Corsair already offers a SSD model with 128 GB capacity. In fact, it is a rebranded Samsung unit (simply changed the label on the drive). So, we should not be surprised to see that the new models offering 256 GB of storage space, is also a rebranded Samsung model.
Hot Hardware performed a test on one sample, and noticed a difference with the sample from Samsung... The size of the cache memory. Instead of 128 MB on the Samsung model, the Corsair unit sports "only" 64 MB. So, in other words, this drive should be slower in multiple SSD tasks/requests. However, the end user might not be able to really see the difference between both models. Regarding performance figures, the Corsair SSD reaches respectively 200 MB/s and 166 MB/s in reading and writing modes. If this is particularly impressive when compared to results obtained from disc-based HDs, it is now becoming the standard level of high-end SSDs. Amazing how references and standards evolved in this field within the last 4 months...
Intel Provides Information about Its Future Processors
During its IDF taking place in Beijing, Intel unveiled some details about the forthcoming mobile platforms as this should be the only one experiencing a sustained growth in the near future.
They demoed the future generation of ATOM CPU. Thanks to new power consumption management tools and engraving process, it should reduce energy draining by 90% when in idle status. In 2010, Intel should offer an all-in-one ATOM, having a graphic chipset integrated to the CPU die (most probably a GMA950).
Concerning high-end notebooks, corresponding to Apple models of MacBook and MacBook Pro, Intel confirmed that the Nehalem-based mobile CPU and chipset should arrive for the second semester of the year. As for the new Mac Pro, the performance gain should be huge, and both MacBook and iMac should benefit from it.
Last but not least, Intel announced that the first video solution based on Larrabee architecture should arrive by the end of the year, beginning of 2010. This has been floating around for years, and we are curious to see what will be the result and if, according to Intel's expectations or claims, it could compete discrete GPU-based solutions.
Apple delaying web standard with patent royalty claim
Often touting web standards itself, Apple is being accused of holding back an important web specification by demanding royalty payments on a patent for updates.
Amazon and Wal-Mart MP3 Stores Adopt Variable Pricing
Just after Apple instituted variable pricing for music in the iTunes Store, Electronista noticed that Amazon and Wal-Mart have followed suit in their MP3 download stores.
The quiet price hike confirms that Apple's unofficial switchove...
New iPhone: Apple Creates a Sudden Lack of Flash Memory in a Depressed Market
In order to reduce the volume of their stocks and artificially maintained the price of flash memory, many manufacturers decided to strongly reduce or stop their manufacturing lines till the market demand is back and on the raising curve. In such depressed market, Apple's order for 100 millions GB of flash memory, mostly from Samsung, has created an non-artificial lack for this type of product. In addition, prices went 16% up from the beginning of April.
If officially, the final usage of such volume of NAND is unknown, one can easily hypothesized that it will be integrated in the future iPhone models that should be produce soon in order to be ready for an expected release date in June (at the WWDC?)
Elan sues Apple for multitouch patent infringement
Remember all the fun everyone had watching Palm and Apple's legal wordplay regarding multitouch patents? If you missed it, Apple delivered a very thinly veiled threat to Palm, flouting how it had touch-sensitive intellectual rights up the wazoo to protect itself from the competition.
Apple addressing cracks on white MacBook casings
Apple is privately acknowledging an issue with the enclosure on some of its white 13-inch MacBooks, which in some cases have seen the formation of hairline cracks during normal usage patterns.
Apple Investors Hold Breath for Big June Boost
Shares of Apple fell by $3.45, or 2.9 percent, on Tuesday as the market closed. However, that was to be expected as the Dow overall had tumbled by more than 186 points, or 2.3 percent, while girding itself for what may prove to be a series of lousy earnings reports from various big corporations. Still, analysts are bullish on Apple, expecting that demand for the iPhone will keep it humming along. In addition, new Apple product releases are expected to help the company maintain its strength.
Corsair's (Almost) SSD Clone of Samsung 256 GB Unit
Corsair already offers a SSD model with 128 GB capacity. In fact, it is a rebranded Samsung unit (simply changed the label on the drive). So, we should not be surprised to see that the new models offering 256 GB of storage space, is also a rebranded Samsung model.
Hot Hardware performed a test on one sample, and noticed a difference with the sample from Samsung... The size of the cache memory. Instead of 128 MB on the Samsung model, the Corsair unit sports "only" 64 MB. So, in other words, this drive should be slower in multiple SSD tasks/requests. However, the end user might not be able to really see the difference between both models. Regarding performance figures, the Corsair SSD reaches respectively 200 MB/s and 166 MB/s in reading and writing modes. If this is particularly impressive when compared to results obtained from disc-based HDs, it is now becoming the standard level of high-end SSDs. Amazing how references and standards evolved in this field within the last 4 months...
Intel Provides Information about Its Future Processors
During its IDF taking place in Beijing, Intel unveiled some details about the forthcoming mobile platforms as this should be the only one experiencing a sustained growth in the near future.
They demoed the future generation of ATOM CPU. Thanks to new power consumption management tools and engraving process, it should reduce energy draining by 90% when in idle status. In 2010, Intel should offer an all-in-one ATOM, having a graphic chipset integrated to the CPU die (most probably a GMA950).
Concerning high-end notebooks, corresponding to Apple models of MacBook and MacBook Pro, Intel confirmed that the Nehalem-based mobile CPU and chipset should arrive for the second semester of the year. As for the new Mac Pro, the performance gain should be huge, and both MacBook and iMac should benefit from it.
Last but not least, Intel announced that the first video solution based on Larrabee architecture should arrive by the end of the year, beginning of 2010. This has been floating around for years, and we are curious to see what will be the result and if, according to Intel's expectations or claims, it could compete discrete GPU-based solutions.
Apple delaying web standard with patent royalty claim
Often touting web standards itself, Apple is being accused of holding back an important web specification by demanding royalty payments on a patent for updates.
Amazon and Wal-Mart MP3 Stores Adopt Variable Pricing
Just after Apple instituted variable pricing for music in the iTunes Store, Electronista noticed that Amazon and Wal-Mart have followed suit in their MP3 download stores.
The quiet price hike confirms that Apple's unofficial switchove...
New iPhone: Apple Creates a Sudden Lack of Flash Memory in a Depressed Market
In order to reduce the volume of their stocks and artificially maintained the price of flash memory, many manufacturers decided to strongly reduce or stop their manufacturing lines till the market demand is back and on the raising curve. In such depressed market, Apple's order for 100 millions GB of flash memory, mostly from Samsung, has created an non-artificial lack for this type of product. In addition, prices went 16% up from the beginning of April.
If officially, the final usage of such volume of NAND is unknown, one can easily hypothesized that it will be integrated in the future iPhone models that should be produce soon in order to be ready for an expected release date in June (at the WWDC?)
Elan sues Apple for multitouch patent infringement
Remember all the fun everyone had watching Palm and Apple's legal wordplay regarding multitouch patents? If you missed it, Apple delivered a very thinly veiled threat to Palm, flouting how it had touch-sensitive intellectual rights up the wazoo to protect itself from the competition.
Apple addressing cracks on white MacBook casings
Apple is privately acknowledging an issue with the enclosure on some of its white 13-inch MacBooks, which in some cases have seen the formation of hairline cracks during normal usage patterns.
Apple Investors Hold Breath for Big June Boost
Shares of Apple fell by $3.45, or 2.9 percent, on Tuesday as the market closed. However, that was to be expected as the Dow overall had tumbled by more than 186 points, or 2.3 percent, while girding itself for what may prove to be a series of lousy earnings reports from various big corporations. Still, analysts are bullish on Apple, expecting that demand for the iPhone will keep it humming along. In addition, new Apple product releases are expected to help the company maintain its strength.
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