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Revv23
03-14-2007, 08:38 AM
128gb SSD SATA drives from supertalent, in 1.8, 2.5, and 3.5in form

http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38209

Super Talent said that it's offering a line up of seven drives in 1.8-inch, 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch sizes.

The firm isn't yet able to indicate the prices of the units. It's showing them off in the Messe at CeBIT. µ


Press release: http://www.supertalent.com/oem/oemSata.php

First talk on DX11

http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38223

DX11+ will sport better support for parallel resource creation on threads, and a more friendly driver interface for working with parallel threading.

Stream processing and GPGPU are big movers and shakers in the graphics world, and DX11+ will bring in support for this functionality.


Xbox Live for windows

http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38221

Existing members of Live will automatically get their hands on Games for Windows Live and will get to keep their friends list and gamertag for no extra money. Of course, Windows Live users will enjoy all the perks that Xbox Live users have had for years: in-game voice chat, "integrated achievements" and a whole bunch of Live dedicated servers.

The pay scheme will be the same as for Xbox Live - Silver memberships will be free, while Gold memberships will cost $49.95 annually. Gold members will have access to cross-platform gameplay, multiplayer achievements and multiplayer matchmaking with all their buddies.

Sony has Xbox Live competitor, called SONY Home

http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38220

it is a massive step beyond the Xbox Live online experience. I’m not knocking the great Xbox Live online offering, so douse the flamethrowers, but Playstation Home – when it arrives in October – will crank the gaming community idea up a few notches.


Via C7 adopted by VXL in thier thin client applications

http://theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38219

VIA reckons use of its chip helped VXL cut the thin client footprint by 40 per cent whilst remaining fanless and therefore quiet as a mouse.

Rovtar
03-14-2007, 08:41 AM
Saw some films about sony home and looks great..

this will kick xbox live