First 1 GHz graphics processor
Nine years after launching the world’s first 1 GHz CPU, AMD is again first to break the gigahertz barrier with the factory overclocked ATI Radeon HD 4890 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) — using standard air cooling. The new ATI Radeon HD 4890 utilizes advanced GDDR5 memory and a 1 GHz clock speed to deliver 1.6 TeraFLOPs of computing power, 50 percent more than that of the competition’s best single-GPU solution.
The advanced design of the ATI Radeon HD 4890 offers an amazing experience in the latest games, including ground-breaking DirectX 10.1 titles. When compared to DirectX 10 game play, DirectX 10.1 games have proven to deliver higher game performance and an improved visual experience. Does it matter? Learn what a difference DirectX 10.1 can make at www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxFd_kNoDoE.
First laptop with a 512GB SSD
Toshiba is about to bring to market the world’s first laptop, the Portege R600-ST4203, configured with an eSATA second generation 512GB Solid State Drive (SSD). This development shows Toshiba’s dedication to pushing innovation as the company has increased SSD capacities on laptops from 32GB to 512GB in just two years.
Toshiba claims to invest more in R&D than any other laptop company. The company’s own second-generation SSD uses Multi Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory technology which increases the density of the SSD thus allowing more storage space. The adoption of this solid state technology in Toshiba’s ultraportable laptops enables the user to enjoy faster boot, application loading and up to 3.0 faster access times compared to a 128GB solid state drive (SSD). Additionally, the lack of moving parts reduces noise and the risk of mechanical failure which makes it a reliable solution. Moreover, the SSD is lightweight, tough and impact resistant, designed to withstand higher impacts than a conventional HDD.
The Portege R600 was named the greenest notebook by Greenpeace and has earned an Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold rating. The R600-ST4203 will be available in early June priced at $3,499.99.
Best women doctors
Many Saudi women travel abroad in the summer months searching for second opinions concerning their health issues. It can be difficult to find top physicians with whom conservative women can be comfortable in very personal situations. The women’s health website LifeScript.com has just released a list of the USA’s Top 21 Women Doctors. These physicians practice in fields from cardiology to endocrinology. Bios are provided for each physician as well as details of their practice locations.
Smallest automatic PC backup
With Storage Appliance’s Clickfree Traveler, business professionals can access important content and can quickly restore critical information in the event of a lost, stolen or malfunctioning computer. Netbook users will find the Traveler to be a perfect complement to these smaller devices, allowing them to carry even more data without increasing their load.
The Traveler can handle multiple computers. Just plug it into any computer and the device will automatically start, search, backup and organize content, keeping each PC’s data separated by user and listing file details. The Traveler’s backup summary provides a simple list of the number of files backed up, the total size of the backup, details of files by type and more. Restoring data is simple: Just plug the Traveler into a new computer and restore all files to their original locations. Easily transfer files between computers and even from PC to Mac. The device comes in capacities from 16GB to 64GB.
