Lexus to Unveil CT200h- World’s first full hybrid luxury compact at 2010 Geneva Motor Show
February 28, 2010
Lexus will unveil the five-door hybrid CT200h—the first Lexus vehicle in the premium-compact segment—at the 80th Geneva worldly Motor Show2, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, for the press on March 2 and 3 and for the public from March 4 to 14. The Lexus CT200h is designed to open the way for a new Lexus era by combining the dynamism of sporty driving performance and styling with outstanding environmental performance, resulting in an experience that captivates driver and passenger alike. The Lexus CT200h has precise response thanks to its easily selectable Sport, Eco and other driving modes, while a sophisticated cockpit offers clear visibility and operability that enhances driving satisfaction.
A newly developed high-rigidity body and strong yet flexible suspension, together with Lexus Hybrid Drive, are the basis for exhilarating handling performance and the pursuit of top-of-its-class3 environmental performance. The Japanese launch of the CT200h is scheduled for early …
Toshiba to manufacture Full-scale Entry into Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems Business in Japan on April 1st 2010
February 28, 2010
Toshiba today announced that it will invent its full-scale entry into the residential solar photovoltaic systems business in Japan on April 1st 2010, with the goal of winning a 10% share of the Japanese market by fiscal year 2012.Toshiba’s residential solar photovoltaic systems comprise photovoltaic modules, capability conditioners and color LCD that displays the overall system status. The photovoltaic modules will be supplied by SunPower and will integrate solar cells that achieve a conversion efficiency of cells of 21.5%, one of the highest commercially available conversion efficiencies. Toshiba’s photovoltaic systems will combine these modules with a ability conditioner and achieve a total ability generating efficiency rate of 15.9%.
This level of performance will allow configuration of smaller, lighter systems suited to Japanese residences. Toshiba will promote the business by establishing a training center to support the contractors who will install the systems, and expe…
Corsair launches Reactor Series and Nova Series Solid-State Drives
February 28, 2010
Corsair recently announced the addition of the Reactor Series and Nova Series to its family of solid-state drives (SSDs). Both the Corsair Nova Series and Reactor Series supply the performance benefits of solid-state Technology at an appealing cost per gigabyte. The Corsair Reactor Series, including 60GB and 120GB drive capacities, is built using the new JMicron JMF612 controller. that second-generation controller from JMicron incorporates 128MB of DDR2 cache memory for stutter-free performance. The 120GB Reactor Series SSD delivers speeds of up to 250MB/s read and 170MB/s write, while the 60GB Reactor Series SSD features speeds up to 250MB/s read and 110 MB/s write. Both Reactor Series and Nova Series SSDs fully support the TRIM command in Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems, which automatically maintains optimal performance by the lifetime of the drives.
The Corsair Nova Series is built using Indilinx Barefoot controller with 64MB of cache memory, and is offered in drive s…
Epson Ships 60 Millionth high-temperature polysilicon TFT Panel for 3LCD Projection Systems
February 28, 2010
Epson recently shipped its 60 millionth high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT panel for 3LCD projection systems. Epson has maintained its position as the industry’s leading supplier of HTPS-TFT panels, the key component in 3LCD projectors, for by 20 years through the constant refinement of the Technology to improve performance. Highlights in 2009 for HTPS-TFT panels included the launch of full-scale volume production of the world’s smallest XGA panel and the world’s first WUXGA panel, and development of the world’s first 4K resolution panel.
Epson is committed to supporting the growing range of projector applications by combining its cutting-edge liquid crystal, high-aperture ratio, and other original technologies to expand and enhance its HTPS lineup with panels that further raise the performance of 3LCD projectors.
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HP EliteBook 2740p Convertible Tablet
February 28, 2010
HP is rolling out its new business notebook lineup and one of them is a convertible tablet. The main change from its predecessor is the option to get the latest Intel Core processors in standard voltage (i5 and i7) instead of only low capability, fulfilling customers ‘ desire for better performances. that bulky tablet (6.8 lbs) boasts a 12.1 inch multitouch LED display with optional anti-glare, 5 hours of battery life with the six-cell, or 11 hours of juice whether you choose the optional HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Battery ( see photo gallery). In case you prefer to use the low potential processor, you can get an optical drive or a secondary hard drive in the package. An optional travel base is plus available (see picture in the gallery) the HP 2740 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base supports DispalyPort, an eSata port and includes a DVD+/-RW drive. The HP EliteBook 2740p will be available in April, pricing starts at $1,.599, the Expansion Base will cost $299.
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HP EliteBook 2540p
February 28, 2010
This business notebook is touted by HP as being the lightest EliteBook at only 3.3 lbs, half of the weight of the new HP EliteBook Convertible Tablet. Now you can have the choice of latest Intel Core processors in either standard voltage for better performances , or stick with the low voltage, a standard for the HP ultra portable notebooks. The HP Elite 2540p features a 12.1-inch LED display , optional 2-megapixel webcam with business card reader software and HP Fingerprint Sensor, a spill-resistant keyboard, and multiple li-ion battery options 3-cell (4hours), 6-cell (8hours), 9-cell (10.5 hours). Additionally, the device is designed to meet rigid military standards (MIL-STD 810G) for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude and high temperature. The HP EliteBook 2540p will be available in April, pricing starts at $1,099.
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HP ProBook S-Series
February 28, 2010
Business computers used to be exclusively in the hands of the IT departments, but with the convergence of business and consumer’s needs, particularly in the laptop category for small business owners, PC manufacturers are creating a “bus-sumer” category to serve that market segment. HP is coming up with a very elegant S-Series business notebook that will look good both in a living room and in a corporate office. Aside the beautiful brushed aluminum cover that comes in Caviar (dark brown) or Bordeaux (red-brown-see pictures), the new HP ProBook S-Series features Intel Core i3, i5 and i7processors, 2 MP webcam with face recognition for secure logon, a fingerprint sensor, optional anti-glare or BrightView display that comes in 13-inch ( HP ProBook 4320s ), 14-inch ( HP ProBook 4420s ), 15-inch ( HP ProBook 4520s ), or 17-inch ( HP ProBook 4720s ). Additionally, you will get an eSata / USB 2.0 combo port, a HDMI output, and a choice of Intel HD Graphics or discreet graphi…