Balanced Performance Designed for Highly Mobile Lifestyles
AMD Athlon™ Neo-based ultrathin notebooks are designed to deliver the balanced performance you need to enjoy your favorite applications. Browse the Internet, read and send email, run applications, watch videos, and play games – all on the go. And with AMD PowerNow!™ technology, you’ll enjoy long battery life so you can do what you want, where you want, in style. Make a statement with an amazingly thin, optimally sized notebook design in which form meets function to make “stylish and usable” a technical specification. AMD Athlon™ Neo processor is optimized for low profile, cool operation and improved energy efficiency, helping enable incredibly slim designs without skimping on performance.
Hot performance. Cool efficiency
When it comes to portable devices, heat can be an issue. But with AMD technology, you don’t have to sweat it. The AMD Athlon™ Neo processor is an energy-efficient processor that helps enable cool-running notebooks. With AMD PowerNow!™ technology, you’ll enjoy long battery life so you can do what you want, where you want, in style.
Product Features
Low Profile CPU Package Design
Designed to enable today’s latest ultrathin notebook designs.
* New processor package features small footprint (27x27mm) and low profile (2.5mm) reducing platform height up to 50%.
Low CPU Thermal Design Power
Enabling today’s ultrathin, lightweight notebook designs.
* Latest generation thermal solutions helping to enable low cooling requirements.
AMD PowerNow!™ Technology
Get more time to play, more time to work with AMD PowerNow!™ technology, the first dynamic power management technology in the industry, delivers performance on demand and helps extend system battery life.
* Dynamically switches performance states (processor core voltage and operating frequency) based on processor performance requirements.
AMD Digital Media XPress™
Compatible with a large installed base of multimedia-enhanced software, designed to provide stellar performance and playback quality on digital entertainment such as games, streaming video and audio, DVDs, and more.
* Provides support for SSE, SSE2, SSE3 and MMX™ instructions.
Operating System Compatibility
AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processors for notebook PCs are designed to be compatible with Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows® XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT®, Windows 2000, Linux®, and other PC operating systems, including Windows Vista™.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
THE NEW GENERATION COMPUTER - EZY SLiMTOP MAKES COMPUTERS SIMPLY AFFORDABLE
EZY SLIMTOP - The new generation of desktop computers was unveiled to Sri Lanka and the world when Dubai based EZY Infotech who set up operations through the BOI in February 2009, launched their first computer, the slim in size and slim in price EZY Slim Top for just Rs. 29,990.00 Present as Guest of Honour at the occasion was the Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Tissa Vitharana.
"In February this year, we set up Sri Lanka's first ever state of the art automated computer manufacturing facility with a promise to provide quality computers at an affordable price. Today we are proud to bring a uniquely designed and uniquely packed computer to Sri Lanka as well as to the world at the most affordable price you could get a branded computer for, a mere Rs. 29,990. What's more, it comes with a 16" LCD monitor, space saving designs and most importantly, a unique packaging system where you could just carry it off any purchasing point as though you've gone grocery shopping" said Director Asia Pacific Operations and Chief Executive EZY Infotech-Sri Lanka, Shafraz Hamzadeen, speaking at the launch.
"Our pledge with EZY is to make computers 'Simply Affordable' and the Slim Top is just the beginning of us keeping our pledge".
Present in Sri Lanka for the launch were Mr. Ramesh Umashankar - Vice President Asia Pacific & Shamugam Alrasu -Head of Finance - Asia Pacific
Mr.Hamzadeen said that this was a first for Sri Lanka and he was convinced that its superior features would soon make it a 'must' for both the domestic as well as the corporate user. "It is both slim in size and slim in price; it is in fact half the size of a traditional desk top and is powered by Intel Atom technology. The Uniquely designed casing enables more air intake and less heat generation which results in Iess power being consumed when using the EZY SlimTop". Mr. Hamzadeen further added that the increased energy efficiency would ensure that the computer doesn't stop being affordable just at the point of purchase, but throughout its lifespan at a consumer's desk. "We care about our customers, and in today's tough times the least we could do to help them would be to make available a computer that consumes less than 50% power when compared to that of a traditional computer"
Apart from the local distributors who were present, namely Managing Director Scalene Holdings, Mr Jude Joseph [who will be the Value Added Distributor] and Managing Director Brown & Company, Mr Murali Prakash [who will be the Master Retailer], in Sri Lanka for the launch was Managing Director of Decent Computers of Karachi, Mr Asif Shehzad and also a representative of Optimum Technologies of Lahore, both of whom made an initial purchase of 500 numbers of EZY Slim Tops .
EZY Infotech, whose vision is to bridge the digital divide, believe that the EZY SlimTop is the perfect start to its endeavor of providing a computer for every Sri Lankan. The EZY SlimTop which is just 11 inches in height and 3 inches in width and just 1400 grams in weight is easily the slimmest desktop computer in the market. Its unique colours make it more appealing than any other traditional computer and would definitely make the owner proud to own a SlimTop. "Gone are the days where you had to hide the computer under a desk and curse the fact that you had to keep shifting yourself for the lack of space on your desk. The EZY SlimTop provides you three different placement options to optimize your desk space. You no longer need to hide the bulkiness of the computer because the EZY SlimTop is the most stylish computer you could lay your hands on" said Hamzadeen
Packed with the latest technologies, what makes the EZY SlimTop stand out amongst other computer is its handy size, lifestyle oriented designs and colours, unique packaging and most importantly the price you pay to own it.
"The launch of the EZY SlimTop further underlines our commitment to the growth of the local IT industry and we are determined that every classroom and every home in Sri Lanka will soon have a computer" said Mr Hamzadeen. "It is the best investment a parent could make for their child".
The EZY SlimTop targets a wide variety of customers with its size, price and design.
Mr. Hamzadeen further stated that EZY Personal Computers intends to launch a whole range of computers and laptops to appeal to different market segments keeping in mind the pledge of making computers simply affordable. "Along with the EZY SlimTop we are also launching the EZY SlimBook, which is the smallest laptop in our range - just 900 grams in weight and priced at an affordable Rs. 44,500.00 making the Slim Book most affordable Laptop in the market."
EZY's range of computers has been carefully designed to suit its target markets. The tag branding strategy of EZY would make it easy for customers to relate to EZY products. EZY Infotech will also be introducing EZY Optimax and EZY Ultimate for homes and Offices, EZY Hummer as the gaming series and EZY MovieBox for high end home use, in its desktop computer series. In the laptop series EZY starts their range with the unique EZY rugged book which is waterproof and shock proof, EZY Slim Book for ordinary home and office use, EZY Series-X for office use only, EZY Jazz for jazzy lire styles and the top of the range tablet PC - EZY Twister.
In conclusion, Mr. Hamzadeen stated "Post sales support and convenience of purchase are two of the largest challenges faced by any computer manufacturer. We have taken careful measures to address these challenges from the very beginning. Our network of distribution & service agents already covers over 90 towns starting from the east all the way to the south. We have further established a hotline for customers to dial, prior to using an EZY personal computer. This way we have the customer's details for future points of reference. This hotline 011-4 366 366 will be the number for all queries as well as support for customers."
Incorporated in February this year by EZY Global Holdings [the parent company] by signing an agreement with the Board of Investment, EZY Infotech is Sri Lanka's first state of the art computer manufacturing facility.
"The reason for this was to introduce our own brand of computers, EZY, whilst manufacturing computers which are on par with reputed international brands for both the local as well as international market".
The manufacturing plant which is set up in Ratmalana is fully automated, with each computer bearing the 'Manufactured in Sri Lanka' tag. Both branded personal computers as well as laptops will be manufactured at the EZY Ratmalana facility. "It is our intention to make available a product that lasts and performs at higher optimum levels than that of the average computer that is currently being purchased by Sri Lankans at their closest computer store" said Hamzadeen.
Headquartered in Dubai, EZY Global Holdings is a US $ 2 billion multinational with 117 fully owned operations in 30 countries. EZY has state of the art, automated, PC manufacturing facilities in Singapore, Los Angeles, Dubai and New Delhi, and now Sri Lanka, all of which produce the world's best priced computers.
"In February this year, we set up Sri Lanka's first ever state of the art automated computer manufacturing facility with a promise to provide quality computers at an affordable price. Today we are proud to bring a uniquely designed and uniquely packed computer to Sri Lanka as well as to the world at the most affordable price you could get a branded computer for, a mere Rs. 29,990. What's more, it comes with a 16" LCD monitor, space saving designs and most importantly, a unique packaging system where you could just carry it off any purchasing point as though you've gone grocery shopping" said Director Asia Pacific Operations and Chief Executive EZY Infotech-Sri Lanka, Shafraz Hamzadeen, speaking at the launch.
"Our pledge with EZY is to make computers 'Simply Affordable' and the Slim Top is just the beginning of us keeping our pledge".
Present in Sri Lanka for the launch were Mr. Ramesh Umashankar - Vice President Asia Pacific & Shamugam Alrasu -Head of Finance - Asia Pacific
Mr.Hamzadeen said that this was a first for Sri Lanka and he was convinced that its superior features would soon make it a 'must' for both the domestic as well as the corporate user. "It is both slim in size and slim in price; it is in fact half the size of a traditional desk top and is powered by Intel Atom technology. The Uniquely designed casing enables more air intake and less heat generation which results in Iess power being consumed when using the EZY SlimTop". Mr. Hamzadeen further added that the increased energy efficiency would ensure that the computer doesn't stop being affordable just at the point of purchase, but throughout its lifespan at a consumer's desk. "We care about our customers, and in today's tough times the least we could do to help them would be to make available a computer that consumes less than 50% power when compared to that of a traditional computer"
Apart from the local distributors who were present, namely Managing Director Scalene Holdings, Mr Jude Joseph [who will be the Value Added Distributor] and Managing Director Brown & Company, Mr Murali Prakash [who will be the Master Retailer], in Sri Lanka for the launch was Managing Director of Decent Computers of Karachi, Mr Asif Shehzad and also a representative of Optimum Technologies of Lahore, both of whom made an initial purchase of 500 numbers of EZY Slim Tops .
EZY Infotech, whose vision is to bridge the digital divide, believe that the EZY SlimTop is the perfect start to its endeavor of providing a computer for every Sri Lankan. The EZY SlimTop which is just 11 inches in height and 3 inches in width and just 1400 grams in weight is easily the slimmest desktop computer in the market. Its unique colours make it more appealing than any other traditional computer and would definitely make the owner proud to own a SlimTop. "Gone are the days where you had to hide the computer under a desk and curse the fact that you had to keep shifting yourself for the lack of space on your desk. The EZY SlimTop provides you three different placement options to optimize your desk space. You no longer need to hide the bulkiness of the computer because the EZY SlimTop is the most stylish computer you could lay your hands on" said Hamzadeen
Packed with the latest technologies, what makes the EZY SlimTop stand out amongst other computer is its handy size, lifestyle oriented designs and colours, unique packaging and most importantly the price you pay to own it.
"The launch of the EZY SlimTop further underlines our commitment to the growth of the local IT industry and we are determined that every classroom and every home in Sri Lanka will soon have a computer" said Mr Hamzadeen. "It is the best investment a parent could make for their child".
The EZY SlimTop targets a wide variety of customers with its size, price and design.
Mr. Hamzadeen further stated that EZY Personal Computers intends to launch a whole range of computers and laptops to appeal to different market segments keeping in mind the pledge of making computers simply affordable. "Along with the EZY SlimTop we are also launching the EZY SlimBook, which is the smallest laptop in our range - just 900 grams in weight and priced at an affordable Rs. 44,500.00 making the Slim Book most affordable Laptop in the market."
EZY's range of computers has been carefully designed to suit its target markets. The tag branding strategy of EZY would make it easy for customers to relate to EZY products. EZY Infotech will also be introducing EZY Optimax and EZY Ultimate for homes and Offices, EZY Hummer as the gaming series and EZY MovieBox for high end home use, in its desktop computer series. In the laptop series EZY starts their range with the unique EZY rugged book which is waterproof and shock proof, EZY Slim Book for ordinary home and office use, EZY Series-X for office use only, EZY Jazz for jazzy lire styles and the top of the range tablet PC - EZY Twister.
In conclusion, Mr. Hamzadeen stated "Post sales support and convenience of purchase are two of the largest challenges faced by any computer manufacturer. We have taken careful measures to address these challenges from the very beginning. Our network of distribution & service agents already covers over 90 towns starting from the east all the way to the south. We have further established a hotline for customers to dial, prior to using an EZY personal computer. This way we have the customer's details for future points of reference. This hotline 011-4 366 366 will be the number for all queries as well as support for customers."
Incorporated in February this year by EZY Global Holdings [the parent company] by signing an agreement with the Board of Investment, EZY Infotech is Sri Lanka's first state of the art computer manufacturing facility.
"The reason for this was to introduce our own brand of computers, EZY, whilst manufacturing computers which are on par with reputed international brands for both the local as well as international market".
The manufacturing plant which is set up in Ratmalana is fully automated, with each computer bearing the 'Manufactured in Sri Lanka' tag. Both branded personal computers as well as laptops will be manufactured at the EZY Ratmalana facility. "It is our intention to make available a product that lasts and performs at higher optimum levels than that of the average computer that is currently being purchased by Sri Lankans at their closest computer store" said Hamzadeen.
Headquartered in Dubai, EZY Global Holdings is a US $ 2 billion multinational with 117 fully owned operations in 30 countries. EZY has state of the art, automated, PC manufacturing facilities in Singapore, Los Angeles, Dubai and New Delhi, and now Sri Lanka, all of which produce the world's best priced computers.
Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Review
The Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer is designed specifically to meet the needs of a small business owner. As with most Dell computers, it can be completely customized in order to meet the specific needs of the owner, including customizing hardware and software components. Regardless of what is installed within the computer, this model offers a compact design and powerful capabilities. As such, it is a smart choice for anyone needing to save space while still meeting the needs of a business.
One nice feature of the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer is the fact that it does not come installed with any trialware. Rather, the only software installed on the computer is that which the owner specifically requested to have installed. It also features 4 GB of system memory, which makes multi-tasking a cinch, as well as up to 640 GB of internal storage that utilizes the technology of dual hard drives.
With the dual monitor viewing offered by the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer coupled with its widescreen capabilities, it also allows the businessperson to be far more productive. This increased productivity is also made easier on the eyes with the optional PCIe-supported graphics card and the fact that the computer can offer up to 256 MB of dedicated graphics memory.
Those that purchase the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer will also enjoy the one year limited hardware warranty as well as the Next Business Day On-Site Service that comes with the computer. Another nice benefit is the tech support that is offered every day of the year, 24 hours per day.
Although some of the features of the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer are shared with other computers within the Vostro line, this computer does offer some unique features. For example, this model is 40% smaller than the Vostro 200 Mini Tower model. As such, it can fit nicely beneath a monitor, or it can sit beside, on top, or under the desk.
The Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer is also unique in that it offers eight USB 2.0 ports, with two being located in the front, four in the back, and two internal. Users can include one optical drive bay with the computer, choosing from the CD-RW/DVD, DVD-ROM, or 16XDVD+/-RW. It also offers an optional low profile graphics card with up to 256 MB of local on-board memory.
In addition to its warranties and tech support service, the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer is also attractive to business owners because it comes with a free one year subscription to Dell Automated PC TuneUp. It also provides its owners with free access to DellConnect. With this service, a Dell small business support specialist can remotely access the PC in order to diagnose and repair any problems the owner may be experiencing.
The security features included with the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower Desktop Computer are also quite attractive. For example, owners receive on year of online data backup services for up to 10 GB of data. The computer also receives the security offered by the installed Windows Vista program.
Nvida VS ATI Results
| Feature | GeForce FX 5700 Ultra | GeForce FX 5900 XT | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
| CineFX? Engine | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Intellisample? HCT | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DirectX 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AGP | 8X | 8X | 8X |
| Clock Speed (MHz) | 475c/950m | 400c/700m | 475c/950m |
| Pixels per Clock | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Pixel Fillrate | 1.9 billion pixels/sec | 3.2 billion pixels/sec | 3.8 billion pixels/sec |
| Memory | DDR2 | DDR | DDR |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Vertices/sec. | 356 million | 300 million | 356 million |
| Feature | ATi Radeon 9600XT | ATi Radeon 9800 Pro | ATi Radeon 9800XT |
| SMARTSHADER? | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| SMOOTHVISION? | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| DirectX 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AGP | 8X | 8X | 8X |
| Clock Speed (MHz) | 500c/600m | 380c/680m | 412c/730m |
| Pixels per Clock | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Pixel Fillrate | 2.0 billion pixels/sec | 3.04 billion pixels/sec | 3.3 billion pixels/sec |
| Memory | DDR | DDR | DDR |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Vertices/sec. | 250 million | 380 million | 412 million |
Each chart translates to a good, better, best scenario. For NVIDIA, we start at the 5700 Ultra with it's fast core and memory speeds, switch over to the similarly priced 5900XT, and end up with the heavy hitter, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra, basically a revamped 5900 Ultra with a more elegant yet powerful cooling design. The basic technology used with all three cards remains similar, with the Pixels per clock being the main difference between the 5700 and 59XX models. ATi's three Radeons follow the same relative breakdown - the 9600XT is the fastest of four 9600 variants and has the highest core speed of any card listed here, but it's four pixels per clock keep it behind the powerhouse 9800/9800XT combo. The 9800 and 9800XT are identical in structure, with the 9800XT receiving a modest speed increase in both the VPU and memory speeds.
Nvidia vs. ATI: Who’s the Fastest?
A major upset took place recently in the ongoing battle for high end video card supremacy. For the past couple of years, it has mainly been a one horse race as Nvidia's 8800 series took the crown and wouldn't let go. After the June release of Nvidia's latest creation, the GTX 280, it seemed like the green guys would continue their dominance and maintain the lead in the high performance market.
Oh, how times have changed.The release of ATI's midrange 4870 video card sent out shockwaves by providing blistering performance while costing hundreds less than the GTX 280. This left Nvidiain the unfamiliar position of scrambling to stay competitive, which it did with significant price cuts of their 200 series cards just weeks after release. The real wake-up call arrived with news that a dual GPU version of the 4870 was due to release, which brings us to where we are today.
This fall, a new performance champion was crowned as ATI's 4870 X2 graphics card made its official debut. The X2 easily outperforms every other card currently on the market. With two RV770 graphics processors paired together on one PCB, this monster is basically CrossFire on a single card and provides the performance you would expect from a couple of 4870 video cards in tandem. But unlike running two 4870 videocards, the X2 will run in CrossFire mode on any chipset! Each GPU sports 1GB of GDDR5 memory and makes this card a must have for ultra-high resolution gaming.
You'll want to pair it with a large monitor to make use of all the graphics processing power (think 1920x1200 resolution and up) and at least a 650 watt power supply with both an 8-pin and 6-pin PCIe connector. The video card runs hot and the fan can get a bit noisy but these quirks come with the territory when you play with high performance gear. For what it gives you, the X2 almost makes its $500 sticker price seem like a bargain. If you want the fastest graphics card on the planet, look no further than ATI's 4870 X2.
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