Daisuke Papipupipu's Technology Guide » Japan http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org A guide to the world's technologies by Daisuke Daichi Papipupipu Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:44:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 ATI XGP http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/2008/06/05/ati-xgp/ http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/2008/06/05/ati-xgp/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:53:22 +0000 papipupipu http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/?p=29 As the COMPUTEX festival in Taipei progresses, new and exciting products are released. It appears to the public that one of the most anticipated ones was the external graphics processor, ATI XGP. As it is clearly said, this can be used in any type of computer, but was especially made for laptops since they lack powerful graphics cards. By having this external graphics processor, now laptop owners are able to view their favorite movies without problems or play games such as BioShock and Oblivion. People could now opt for small light weight laptops that own elegant designs. This is a great advance to the usability of computers and laptops.

It is now officially released by the Canadian company that the processor will boast multi GPU capabilities that will enable the device to run high end Crossfire X technologies. In order to improve performance, the GPU will possess the new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800 series processor. The Mobility Radeon 3800 series processor is one of the most powerful in ATI’s whole lineup of GPU’s, as it has a 2.25 GHz memory clock speed, 55nm building process, ATI’s reputable Powerplay, and at least one PCI 2.0 support. In 3DMark test scores, the ATI 3800 easily beat the older counterparts from ATI and the GPU’s from Nvidia. This graphics processor is also praised for its low energy consumption, reduced temperature levels, and its low noise level. Since these small areas in the processor are turning into an important factor for customers and gamers, it is important to note the excellence of this processor. By utilizing this, the external GPU hub will certainly succeed in its release. The easiness and the importance of this device was commented by ATI vice president of marketing Mark Skynner, “With ATI XGP Technology, notebooks can switch between everyday computing and hard-core gaming with a simple plug-in that’s also portable enough to bring powerful 3D performance on-the-go.”

The ATI XGP is planned to be connected to the main system through a PCle 2.0 graphics form with a specially designed cable from Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd. It is officially released that the transfer of speeds between the graphics unit and the computer will be of an incredible 4.0 GB per second, enabling a smooth graphics performance. It is clear that suppliers for this device are excited as shown through Mark Saubert, the marketing manager of Japan Electronics Aviation Industry that commented “ATI XGP Technology is cutting edge and we’re excited to participate in this revolutionary solution for notebooks. ATI XGP Technology redefines what mobile graphics is all about.”

Interestingly, this external GPU processor possesses its own set of USB 2.0 connections. Just imagine having a couple of few extra ports for your computer. People with ultraportable or small laptops that have only a few ports could opt for this system as a multimedia power source or simply as a USB hub. For this reason, it is clear that the ATI XGP could bring a new era for the user’s computer environment.

In the past few years, ATI was losing grounds on the laptop graphics card sector to Nvidia. As a result, this response from ATI was an excellent booster product. Currently, demands over powerful GPU’s are growing and laptop graphics card sales had boomed. It’s as if ATI was the perfect timer of products by releasing this device in this strategic time.

Information from:

http://www.i4u.com/article17809.html

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080604/20080603006591.html?.v=1

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/04/amds-ati-xgp-external-laptop-graphics-platform-goes-legit/

http://www.xataka.com/2008/06/04-ati-xgp-grafica-externa-para-portatiles

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/591/1/

]]> http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/2008/06/05/ati-xgp/feed/ 1 Panasonic GPS Strada CN-HX1000D and CN-HW1000D http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/2008/05/22/panasonic-gps-strada-cn-hx1000d-and-cn-hw1000d/ http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/2008/05/22/panasonic-gps-strada-cn-hx1000d-and-cn-hw1000d/#comments Fri, 23 May 2008 00:31:15 +0000 papipupipu http://daisukeinoue.edublogs.org/2008/05/22/panasonic-gps-strada-cn-hx1000d-and-cn-hw1000d/ Matsushita Electric’s most famous brand, Panasonic, recently announced the public of its planned launch of the world’s first HDD car navigation system with linkage between the car and the home. Two of these kinds of GPS would be introduced under the F Class Strada navigation category with the serial numbers of CN-HX1000D and CN-HW1000D. What left many people’s mouth open about this navigation system is the first unique use of the Bluetooth technology to control all the features of the home through the car. By using this, people may leave their doors unlocked, or the electrical appliances on and control everything via the automobile. This system even allows the person to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner, turn the alarm on and off, and surprisingly, it allows the person to view the home on the screen through the use of an IP camera. The interesting part is that this is done through a navigation system which is normally used as a device to understand the roads. But this, in contrast from traditional GPS systems, may serve as an inside-car multimedia center since it even includes a DVD player, a 7 inch Viera LCD screen, a mobile TV tuner, an I-Pod link, and the Bluetooth. In order to improve the image quality of the screen, Panasonic developed a high quality circuit with the high definition technology of plasma televisions. This GPS system is also unique with its excellent sound quality achieved through  the supervision from a group of recording engineers from MIXE’s Lab. The engineers of Panasonic are incredible by finding an efficient and hard way of connecting to the home through Bluetooth technology. According to the Japanese site of Panasonic, the car navigation first transfers the information to a Bluetooth enhanced mobile phone, and then the phone transfers it to the domotic system of the house.  This was all done through collaboration with all of the major Japanese phone operators such as AU, Softbank, and NTT Docomo. Since Japan was the first country to utilize the third generation technology of mobile phones, most of its mobile phone bands are wide range and this is the reason why the transfer of data was possible.  However, there is a low chance for this GPS to go to foreign countries since there is almost no other country in the world with a mobile phone system like Japan’s, so don’t expect this to appear in any of your countries.

In Japan, the company is planning to sell 8000 sets per month, but Panasonic official Naohisha Morimoto said, “The catch is you need a special Internet-linking home with its own server that hooks up gadgets and lighting to work with mobile phones and products like Strada F-Class. Only about 2,000 homes in Japan have such Net-linking systems so far.” This basically means that Panasonic is planning to increase these kinds of homes in the country and therefore, the plan was 8000 sets.

Panasonic is planning to introduce an in-dash type navigation system which is the CN-HX1000D (planned to be introduced at June 13) and a 2DIN type which is the CN-HW1000D(planned to be introduced at June20). The features included in these two navigation systems would be the same but will have different price tags. By having two different models, Panasonic is planning to accommodate many different kinds of car models since the models differ in the way of placement.

Information about Panasonic

Panasonic started its operations in 1955 and soon grew itself into a multinational brand with a revenue exceeding 8000 billion yen.  This company is a major employer with over 340,000 workers worldwide and has a product range from TV sets to vacuum cleaners.

Information about Matsushita Electric Industrial

Matsushita Electric Industrial is a global multinational company founded by Matsushita Konosuke in 1918. The company is mainly known through the Panasonic brand, but they also own other companies such as National and Technics. With its huge industry, Matsushita was able to gain net sales exceeding 9 trillion yen and increase its research and development. BY having all of this, the company manages to have corporate offices in almost all of the major countries and stock market listings in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and New York. The company is based on Osaka with headquarters at 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501, Japan.

Information from:

http://www.japancorp.net/article.asp?Art_ID=18154

http://panasonic.jp/car/navi/products/HX1000/contents_a/design.html

http://www.zonagps.com/

http://www.techradar.com/news/portable-devices/satnav/panasonic-car-navigation-knows-way-round-home-368106

http://in.news.yahoo.com/associatedpress/20080514/r_t_ap_tc/ttc-worried-about-your-pet-forget-to-loc-02c743b.html

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