Single PCB GTX295??

While we'd be more interested in hearing about Nvidia's 40nm products, the latest info regarding the Santa Clara goblin's doings is about the GeForce GTX 295, namely a cheaper to produce, single-PCB version of the company's top performer. Set to feature the same specifications as the current, dual-PCB model - 576 MHz GPU, 1242 MHz shaders, 1792MB of GDDR3 memory @ 1998 MHz, the upcoming dual-GPU model will have a dual-slot cooler bearing one fan covering its front and a backplate, two DVI ports and will require extra power via one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe connector.

The slimmed down GeForce GTX 295 is said to prepared for a May release.

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4890 compared with GTX285

Intel Core I7 920 @ 3800MHz
Asus Rampage 2 Extreme Mainboard
Corsair Dominator 1600MHz 6GB Triple Channel Kit
PowerColor ATI Radeon 4890 1024MB / Asus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 1024MB
Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate
Both cards using supplied drivers

3DM06
GTX 285: 20275
HD4890: 19321
HD4890 @ 990/1150: 21203
HD4890 OC CFX: 24538

Vantage with PhysX
GTX 285: P14699 (CPU - 50551, GPU - 11889)
HD4890: P11160 (CPU - 17378, GPU - 9960)
HD4890 OC: P12645 (CPU - 17405, GPU - 11574)
HD4890 OC CFX: P17874 (CPU - 17358, GPU - 18053)

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Vista SP2 is out! Sort of

Microsoft: Still no Vista SP2 for you

For those who are running Vista can get to it!
hopefully when it does become available it will work better than SP1 on my laptop
I never upgraded because I tried installing Sp1 several different times, all ended up booting to the disc and Windows repair
2 were fresh downloads direct from MS, and even tried a windows update download + install
all same results

hopefully sp2 has fixed that issue.

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Dell Studio XPS 13

Dell Studio XPS 13, from £799. Probably the most powerful 13-inch around, this sexy little laptop features NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Graphics - a feature of the Macbook Pro, but in a much smaller machine. Dell.com/uk

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Sony Vaio P series

Sony Vaio P series, from £849. Weighing just 638g, and small enough to slip into your pocket, the Sony Vaio P series are as attractive as they are fast. It has a full-size keyboard and surprisingly wide screen. Vaio.sony.co.uk

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HDMI New Features

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* HDMI Ethernet Channel The HDMI 1.4 specification will add a data channel to the HDMI cable and will enable high-speed bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature will be able to send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application. The HDMI Ethernet Channel will allow an Internet-enabled HDMI device to share its Internet connection with other HDMI devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable. The new feature will also provide the connection platform to allow HDMI-enabled devices to share content between devices. * Audio Return Channel The new specification will add an Audio Return Channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio upstream for processing and playback. In cases where HDTVs are directly receiving audio and video content, this new Audio Return Channel allows the HDTV to send the audio stream to the A/V receiver over the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable. * 3D Over HDMI The 1.4 version of the specification will define common 3D formats and resolutions for HDMI-enabled devices. The specification will standardize the input/output portion of the home 3D system and will specify up to dual-stream 1080p resolution. * 4K x 2K Resolution Support The new specification will enable HDMI devices to support high-definition (HD) resolutions four times beyond the resolution of 1080p. Support for 4K x 2K will allow the HDMI interface to transmit content at the same resolution as many digital theaters. Formats supported include: o 3840x2160 24Hz/25Hz/30Hz o 4096x2160 24Hz * Expanded Support For Color Spaces HDMI technology now supports color spaces designed specifically for digital still cameras. By supporting sYCC601, Adobe RGB and AdobeYCC601, HDMI-enabled display devices will be capable of reproducing more accurate life-like colors when connected to a digital still camera. * Micro HDMI Connector The Micro HDMI Connector is a significantly smaller 19-pin connector that supports up to 1080p resolutions for portable devices. This new connector is approximately 50% smaller than the size of the existing HDMI Mini Connector. * Automotive Connection System The Automotive Connection System is a cabling specification designed to be used as the basis for in-vehicle HD content distribution. The HDMI 1.4 specification will provide a solution designed to meet the rigors and environmental issues commonly found in automobiles, such as heat, vibration and noise. Using the Automotive Connection System, automobile manufactures will now have a viable solution for distributing HD content within the car.

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Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot

In many enterprises, it has become a fact of business life that every employee should be connected to the Internet. With the Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, not only can you personally stay connected, but you can also keep five of your co-workers connected.

For a full review check out the Product Spotlight.

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