Garmin introduces nuvi 1200 and 1300 GPS Devices

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Garmin announced new GPS devices today that are aimed at automotive and pedestrian use. The new units include products for the nuvi 1200 and nuvi 1300 series. The new systems have very thin designs and were introduced at CeBIT today.

Both of the series offer new optional CityXplorer maps that allow pedestrian navigation for select tourist destinations in North America and Europe. Some models in the new series offer free lifetime traffic data access and lane assist. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 06:35:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

AMD Launches 40nm HD 4860 and HD 4830 Mobile GPUs

Topic: CeBIT 2009

AMD has announced the launch of the world's first 40nm GPUs. The new products are for uses in notebook computers and are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and HD 4830. The GPUs support DirectX 10.1 and theater-quality HD multimedia.

The HD 4860 will first be seen in the Asus K notebook that is coming soon. AMD says that the smaller 40nm process allows it to deliver more graphics power in a smaller die size making discrete GPUs available for smaller computers than could previously be supported. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 06:34:40 CST | by Shane McGlaun

CeBIT 2009: Microsoft Surface to conquer Europe

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Today at CeBIT 2009, Microsoft announced expanded commercial availability of Microsoft Surface to 12 select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and has broadened its developer partner ecosystem to support those additional markets with local, relevant content.

The Microsoft Surface is actually quite a nice product. It is unique and innovative, something Microsoft always gets accused of not being. Sure the Surface came right after Apple went introduced multi-touch with the iPhone, but nobody is offering an off the shelf touchscreen table at the moment besides Microsoft as far as I know. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M unveiled at CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

NVIDIA today introduced GPUs in four separate categories that push performance to the highest levels ever achieved in enthusiast and high-performance notebooks.
Included in the group is the fastest notebook GPU in the market, the GeForce GTX 280M, with up to 50% more performance than previous generation enthusiast notebook GPUs.
The new line-up of notebook GPUs from NVIDIA include: GeForce GTX 280M and 260M GPUs for enthusiast notebooks and the GeForce GTS 160M and 150M GPUs for high-performance, sleek notebooks. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 04:05:52 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS Lamborghini VX5 with 1TB SSD to race at CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Asus unveils the word's first notebook with 1TB SSD at the CeBIT 2009. To underline the fact that 1TB SSD is hella expensive Asus packed it inside the Lamborghini Reventón inspired new Asus Lamborghini VX5 notebook.
The Asus Lamborghini VX5 sports a dramatic design that tries to leverage the Lamborghini appeal.
Other features of the Asus Lamborghini VX5 include Intel Core 2 Quad processor, 4GB memory, TwinTurbo mode that users can utilize to accelerate CPU and GPU performance via a speed key, 16-inch full HD display, Blu-ray drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics card with GDDR3 1GB VRAM, and a new illuminated "chiclet" keyboard which automatically lights up in low light conditions. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wireless USB from Fujitsu and Olidata to be Shown at CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Just when you though wireless USB was dead with many of the major firms producing hardware and software for the specification going under, Fujitsu and Olidata say they will be showing Wireless USB devices at CeBIT 2009.

The solutions will be using Wisair Wireless USB solutions and are based on its single-chip technology. The product will be a Wireless USB adapter set that allows users to convert their existing wired USB devices like printers and external hard drives to wireless. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger Live at the CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

As reported California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be opening the CeBIT 2009 today in Hannover, Germany.
The CeBIT organizers are going with the times and are offering a live stream of the CeBIT 2009 opening ceremony that also features besides the Terminator, Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of Intel Board and of course Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Announces New Auto Platform

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Microsoft has been offering its Sync in-car platform for a while now and the system is pretty slick. The software giant is now talking about its latest automotive platform called Microsoft Auto software platform. Microsoft says that the program will be available to automakers and suppliers this spring.

The platform is expanded and now will work with Intel CPUs and a new worldwide partner program is being rolled out along with the new software platform. Microsoft says that a range of solutions running the new platform will be shown at CeBIT 2009. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Navigon MyRoutes to be Unveiled at CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

CeBIT 2009 starts this month and next to CES, it is one of the biggest consumer electronics shows in the world. Navigon has announced that it will be showing new features and products at the show when it kicks off. One new intelligent feature that will be debuted is called MyRoutes.

MyRoutes is a route planner that considers the users driving style, day of the week, and time of day to play a route that offers personalized guidance. The new feature will be included on all of the firms new product ranges. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2009 07:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Eagleroc to Show External Hard Drives at CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Rocstor will be showing its line of value external storage solutions at CeBIT 2009 called the Rocstor line. The external solutions feature a 2.5-inch SATA drive and connect with up to 800 MB/sec transfer speeds to a laptop vie FireWire 800, Firewire 400, USB 2.0 or eSATA.

The housing the drive sits inside is designed to reduce shock transmitted to the drive when dropped or bumped against objects. Compatibility for the drives is with Mac, Linux, and Windows computers. Storage capacities available in the line range from 250GB to a 2TB single drive configuration, which is great for large files. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2009 06:34:57 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Boox eBook Reader debuts at CeBIT 2009

Topic: CeBIT 2009

Besides the new BeBook WiFi eBook reader a eBook reader dubbed Boox will also be unveiled at the CeBIT 2009 this week.
Onyx International from China is offering the Boox eBook reader. The device sports a touchscreen display (apparently all new eBook readers besides Kindle 2 have a touchscreen...). Looks like Onyx International is not planning on offering their eBook reader directly. They rather look for OEM customers as their specifications give options like 6, 8 or 9.7 inch screen sizes. Read more

Posted on Sun, 1 Mar 2009 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr