HP also announced three new HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations, demonstrating its continued investment in the desktop and mobile workstation market, where it holds leading market share, as reported by IDC.

The HP Z210 models, which are ideal for customers in the video editing, MCAD/AEC, education, public sector and image viewing industries, raise the bar for entry-level workstation performance while providing workstation-class reliability at a highly affordable price.

The predecessors to the HP Z210 Workstations, the HP Z200 and HP Z200 SFF, are being used around the world by customers such as Local Motors and Colorado State University College of Business in the United States; Penoles Grupo Bal in Latin America; Centennial College in Canada; Global Logic in Europe; and Infinite Frameworks in Asia Pacific.

“An increasing number of customers in fast-growing market segments are turning to HP Z Workstations to meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of their businesses,” said Jeff Wood, director, Worldwide Marketing, Workstations, HP. “The new HP Z210 Workstations meet these demands and demonstrate HP’s leadership in the market.”

Industry research firm IDC reported that HP’s market share of the desktop workstation category has grown during past quarters, culminating with a 45.8 percent share worldwide for the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the IDC Worldwide Workstation Tracker, Q4 2010.

The HP Z210 SFF is 65 percent smaller than the HP Z210 CMT. Both sizes offer the choice of high-performance, enterprise-class Intel® Xeon® E3 and second-generation Intel Core™ i3/i5/i7 processors, surpassing PC offerings and increasing overall performance by up to 20 percent over previous-generation processors.

“Built for professionals, HP Z210 workstations with the new Intel Xeon processor E3 1200 family are changing the definition of the entry-level workstation,” said Anthony C. Neal-Graves, general manager, Workstation Unit, Intel Corporation. “This processor’s greatest innovation is how it integrates the CPU and graphics engines on the same die. That means visual and 3-D graphics capabilities that were once only available to entry workstation users with discrete graphics cards will now be accessible to anyone with an entry workstation powered by the Intel Xeon E3 family with Intel HD Graphics P3000.3”

The HP Z210 models offer a range of professional graphics options, including 2-D choices from AMD and NVIDIA that incorporate dual graphics card capabilities that support up to four 2-D displays. 3-D choices include next-generation processor-integrated Intel high-definition graphics that lower the entry cost for professional 3-D graphics, and entry and midrange graphics from NVIDIA and AMD.

The HP Z210 Workstations are designed for ease of use, and both form factors feature a tool-free chassis that make them easy to service. Like all HP Workstations, they were engineered with customers in mind and went through rigorous testing and certification with the key professional applications and software vendors that are critical to customer work.

Proven environmental leadership

HP is a leader in reducing the environmental impact of its products, including workstations, often acting first to adopt new solutions designed with the environment in mind. The HP Z210 Workstations offer ENERGY STAR® v5 qualified configurations to help reduce the amount of energy lost to heat and optimize the energy that the system actually consumes.

The HP Z210 models provide new carbon footprint reduction technologies with both models featuring HP’s highest-efficiency workstation power supply (90 percent efficient) as standard.

In addition, the HP Z210 Workstations have access to the HP Carbon Footprint Calculator, which allows users to see how they can reduce their environmental impact and costs of computing. Both models also include HP Power Assistant, which provides real-time battery capacity and power consumption information that helps users conserve power.

All HP workstations are more than 90 percent recyclable and the HP Z line is registered as Electronics Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT™) Gold, the highest rating available.

The HP Workstation advantage

• HP’s industry-leading independent software vendor program ensures comprehensive workstation testing, tuning and certification across a very wide variety of applications, including advanced product design, broadcast-quality video editing, building information modeling, 3-D movie animation, geographical information systems and medical imaging.
• HP’s highly tuned workstations give customers an experience much like having an engineer in the box with HP Performance Advisor software. This free tool is available with all HP workstations and features an intuitive interface that can help tune the workstation and track system resource utilization.
• The HP Performance Advisor will make recommendations to users on which driver they should use. This type of tuning can result in significantly improved performance and system and software stability. To further ensure stability for its customers, HP certifies drivers for commonly used workstations applications from vendors such as Adobe, Autodesk, CATIA, Dassault, PTC, Siemens and SolidWorks.

Users of HP workstations enjoy additional benefits of HP’s rigorous systems testing and engineering:

• Each HP workstation passes through HP’s legendary quality assurance and testing process, which goes well beyond regulatory and industry standards. As an example, HP’s rigorous three-axis temperature/frequency/voltage testing helps allow for reliable long-term operation for critical components.
• As a result of HP’s acoustics engineering, many customers report they cannot tell by listening if the workstation is even running.

Pricing and availability

The new HP Z210 Workstations are expected to be available this spring. U.S. pricing starts at $659 for the HP Z210 CMT Workstation and $569 for the HP Z210 SFF Workstation.

“Businesses and consumers alike are engaging with more touch interactive applications,” said Sally Wang, senior director of product marketing, ViewSonic. “To address this need, ViewSonic has announced two new multi-touch solutions to enhance the computing experience. The VX2258wm is our first touch screen, energy-efficient monitor display, while our VPC220T is our multi-touch second-generation all-in-one PC, bringing intuitive touch navigation to SMBs and the enterprise.”

ViewSonic VX2258wm displays eco-friendly, interactive design

This 22” (21.5 vis.) Full HD touch screen monitor packages a 1920×1080 resolution with a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for crystal clear images. The ideal solution for a variety of touch screen applications such as education, gaming, POS and information desks, the VX2258wm brings together ecology and economics.

Teaming Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Silver certifications with an ECO feature, the VX2258wm saves users up to 30% in average power consumption. This Windows® 7 certified display also comes standard with DVI and VGA inputs and integrated speakers with SRS® Premium Sound™ for a clutter-free, eye and ear catching design.

This widescreen LCD monitor offers an ergonomic design including tilt and swivel functions for the ideal viewing angle. If preferred, the VX2258wm can be mounted on a wall when coupled with a VESA® compliant mount, making the solution adaptable to any desired space.

ViewSonic VPC220T puts businesses in touch with success

The ViewSonic 22” (21.5” vis.) VPC220T touch screen all-in-one is the ideal PC for businesses, classrooms, lobbies, hospitals, libraries and other environments where space is at a premium.

This multi-touch device is powered by a 3.06 GHz an Intel® dual-core CPU and 4GB of memory. Teamed with dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, this LED-backlit display supports Full HD, 1080p content for excellent visual quality.

Feel confident managing corporate security and network settings via the enterprise-friendly Windows® 7 Professional software for safe Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

The VPC220T makes it easy to view documents side by side, or use the VGA port for dual screen viewing. Connectivity support includes 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, along with a built-in Super Multi DVD R/W drive, 1.3 megapixel webcam, card reader, stereo speakers, HDMI-in and 6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports.

The VX2258wm couples ViewSonic’s strongest pixel performance guarantee with an industry-leading three-year limited warranty so users can rest assured of their investment.

Price and Availability

This monitor is now available for an ESP of $339. The VPC220T comes with a one-year limited warranty and is now available for an ESP of $1,049. For those that desire all the features of the VPC220T without the touch functionality, ViewSonic also offers the VPC220 all-in-one PC for an ESP of $949.

For further information on ViewSonic products, please visit ViewSonic.com.

The new technologies feature on upcoming GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards (based on Intel® 6 series chipsets) with the purpose of providing Maximum CPU Power for reliable high-performance computing.

Tim Handley, Deputy Director of Motherboard Marketing at GIGABYTE, explained their innovate and disseminate strategy where new innovations are launched on extreme enthusiast models, such as the X58A-UD9 that debuted at Computex 2010, and then make their way down to the high-end and mainstream models.

Demonstrating GIGABYTE’s soon-to-be-released flagship motherboard, the GA-P67A-UD7, he highlighted GIGABYTE’s Maximum CPU Power technology with an industry-leading 24 phase power design, an Intel® approved Intersil Voltage Regulator Down (VRD) 12 compliant PWM controller, Dual CPU Power, Driver MOSFETs (the new addition to GIGABYTE’s signature Ultra Durable 3 features), proprietary DualBIOS™ 3TB+ HDD technology,10 USB 3.0 ports (total of 18 USB ports with 8 USB 2.0), 3-Way SLI/CrossFireX support, 3x USB Power, On/Off Charge and more.

“The amount and quality of power is the key to CPU performance, as we demonstrated earlier this year with the industry-leading CPU power design on the X58A-UD9 motherboard that is capable of delivering up to 1500Watts,” commented Tim Handley.

“CPU power design improvements on the 6 series motherboards include the Intel® VRD 12 approved Intersil PWM controller chip, as well as high quality Driver MOSFETs that ensure better efficiency with first class system performance and stability.”

New VRD 12 (Voltage Regulator Down) Specification Design

GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards are designed with Intel’s latest Voltage Regulator Down specification (VRD 12) using the Intel® qualified Intersil PWM controller that offers SerialVID (SVID) for transfering power management information between the processor and voltage regulator controller. This allows more robust and efficient signaling control between the CPU and PWM controller, hence delivering a more energy efficient platform.

Maximum CPU Power Delivery

GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards with their unique CPU power design, promise to deliver first class system performance and stability. With up to 24 phase power, Dual CPU Power and Power Phase Boost with Multi-gear Switching, the world’s leading motherboard CPU power technology will soon be available on performance and even mainstream motherboard models instead of only being available on extreme models, as it was been in the past.

Dual CPU Power

GIGABYTE’s proprietary Dual CPU Power technology allows CPU VRM power phases to split evenly into 2 sets of power engines that operate in tandem. This allows 1 set of power phases to rest while the other is active as opposed to a traditional power design where all the power phases are always active. So GIGABYTE Dual CPU Power effectively halves the amount of work done by each set of power phases to significantly increase motherboard durability and reliability.

Driver MOSFETs

By incorporating the MOSFETs and driver IC in accordance with the Intel® Driver-MOSFET specification, GIGABYTE 6 series motherboards allow higher power transfer and increased efficiency at higher switching frequencies to satisfy the power requirements of modern processors. Driver-MOSFETs also help to reduce VRM real estate requirements for a cleaner, less cluttered CPU zone.

GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ with 3TB+ HDD Support

GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ is a patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when the main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.

In addition, GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ now supports booting from hard drives that are 3TB (terabytes) or more without the need for partitioning, and effectively provides future-proofing for higher volume single drive data storage.

Keep an eye on the GIGABYTE Tech Daily blog and the official GIGABYTE motherboard website for more information and announcements about upcoming GIGABYTE 6 series of motherboards.

The Mage XLC M1 can be configured with a AMD Phenom II X6 1055T, 1075T or 1090T six core processor cooled by Asetek’s maintenance free 240mm large radiator liquid cooling system.

The new Mage XLC also comes ready to do battle out of the box with 8GB of DDR3 memory, AMD Radeon HD 5770 graphics card, 1TB of storage space and Windows 7 Home Premium.

“We try to offer the highest level of customization possible across all our product lines,” said Darren Su, Executive Vice President of iBUYPOWER. “AMD’s powerful six core Phenom processors are a natural fit with the XLC line’s commitment to best in class performance through advanced cooling solutions.”

iBUYPOWER is also now offering Black and White Phantom case options with the XLC line. Previously available only in red, the NZXT Phantom offers exceptional cooling solutions that include up to 7 fans – dual 200mm, single 230/200mm, triple 120mm and a front 140mm fans.

Gamers looking to get the most out of their new Paladin XLC system can take advantage of the iBUYPOWER Labs’ Power Drive Overclocking Service, which overclocks the CPU by as much as 30%.

Customers with more specific gaming needs can configure a fully customizable system at www.iBUYPOWER.com. All iBUYPOWER systems also come standard with 1 year limited warranty and lifetime technical support.

Price and Availability

The Mage XLC system starts at $1,099, and is available now exclusively at www.iBUYPOWER.com.

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ThinkStation C20 redefining expectations for a small dual socket workstation. Meanwhile, the ThinkStation C20x offers an extra boost of memory and more powerful processors, making it the highest performance workstation of this form factor.

The Lenovo ThinkStation C20 and C20x which is a rack mounted workstation are powered by dual-processors and offers professional features like ISV certified drivers, ECC RAM and a tool-less chassis. The system also include massive RAM storage with 6 DIMM slots in the C20 and a mind-boggling 12 DIMM slots in the rack mounted C20x, in total delivering upto 48-GB RAM in the C20 and 96-GB in the C20x workstation.

Lenovo designed the ThinkStation C20 and C20x workstations with the ultra-compact, number-crunching performance needed to drive financial markets.

With space at a premium at standard traders’ desks, the C20′s small size — it’s 46% smaller than the Dell Precision T5500 and 31 percent smaller than the HP Z600 workstation, without compromising on performance.

Its size allows for more ThinkStation workstations to be installed in a rack or trader desk versus the competition. An analyst can also attach and run up to eight monitors.

Lenovo engineered many industry “firsts” to package high performance into such a compact design. New Lenovo-developed technologies include a patented slim, rotatable optical drive and a tri-channel cooling system.

The Lenovo C20 and C20x workstations offer:

• Choices of Intel Xeon 5600 Series processors
• Up to 96GB of DDR3 memory on the C20x with 12 available DIMM slots
• Up to two NVIDIA FX4800 class graphics
• Native SAS support on the C20x
• Certified for compatibility with SBFI Trading and Control Room Furniture

According to Andrew Plumbly, International Business Director, SBFI, Ltd, that the smaller size and reduced heat output of the ThinkStation C20 and C20x workstations will provide greater flexibility for users who have high processing requirements and are a great match for our products which will enable users to do more with the space they have.

Pricing and Availability
The ThinkStation C20 and C20x workstations will be available in mid-June with models of the C20 on the web starting at approximately $1,199 through business partners.

The world’s first 3D PC has all of the following three functionalities:

• The ability to record 3D video using two built-in cameras
• The ability to watch Blu-ray 3D(TM) movies
• The ability to convert commercially available 2D DVDs into 3D

The 3D videos available on YouTube and other Internet sites need to be compatible with the circular polarization technology employed in this product to be viewable and Fujitsu does not guarantee that all 3D videos on the Internet can be viewed in 3D.

Commercially available 2D DVD movies conversion to 3D is not available for Blu-ray Disc movies.

FH550/3AM: All-in-one entertainment desktop PC model with full 3D functionality

Expected to commence shipment for the Japanese market will begin June 17, 2010, the The FH550/3AM, an all-in-one PC featuring a 20″ widescreen LCD, is the world’s first model to be integrated with three types of 3D functions viz. 3D contents viewing, conversion from 2D to 3D, and 3D contents creation.

View Blu-ray 3D(TM) contents

The FH550/3AM is compatible with next-generation Blu-ray 3D standard, enabling users to enjoy 3D Blu-ray contents at home. Furthermore, it is also possible for users to view 3D videos available on YouTube and other Internet sites.

Convert 2D videos and watch them in 3D

Users can convert commercially available 2D DVD movies in real time and watch them in 3D. In addition, 2D to 3D conversion is available for various PC games.

Record 3D videos using a 3D web camera

Two built-in web cameras enable the recording of original 3D videos with sound, as well as taking 3D photographs. With this function, users can send 3D video letters, bringing to life messages, to friends and family.

The computer employs circular polarization technology for 3D video display, enabling a flicker-free, easy-to-see 3D viewing environment. In addition, the PC includes a variety of 3D contents and games, allowing users to enjoy the world of 3D immediately after purchasing.

With the aim of enhancing its global presence and product competitiveness, beginning with this series, Fujitsu has unified its PC product names worldwide under the global brands LIFEBOOK (for notebook PCs, formerly FMV-BIBLO) and ESPRIMO (for desktop PCs, formerly FMV-DESKPOWER).

IP Video Systems’ V2D XP 100 small form factor design brings our state-of-the-art Ultra HD encoding and decoding technologies to the remote office. Optimized for real-time ultra HD high-resolution video and desktop graphics sharing and collaboration, the V2D XP 100 offers unparalleled interactive experience among users on a global basis.

The small, compact design – 1.75” x 6.25” x 9.5” (H X W x D) – allows the V2D XP 100 to be easily installed in a conference area, meeting room or office environment.

The XP 100 is fully TeleCollaboration capable, offering the same ultra HD resolution support (4 megapixels and beyond) as their other XP product line offerings.

The V2D XP 100 integrates easily with our XMPP-based, Version 3.x Management Software, allowing role-based and rule-based stream access in any secure environment. With the XP 100 real-time collaboration, video conferencing with multiple stream recording, and distribution over IP networks becomes more accessible than ever.

IP Video Systems’ V2D XP 100 provides a full dual-link DVI-I input/output interface for local monitor loop back and remote video overlay in decoder mode with remote desktop application control using the local USB keyboard and mouse.

IP Video Systems’ Digital Media Servers (DMS 100/200/1200/1500) are capable of recording and storing video streams encoded with V2D encoders/decoders as well as standards-based stream formats including UDP, DIS, MPEG4, MPEG-2 TS and H.264. IP Video Systems also offers a software desktop client viewer that lets enterprises manage multiple HD video TeleCollaboration sessions with real-time viewing, recording, and distribution over IP networks.

IP Video Systems products are used worldwide in visual collaboration applications ranging from real-time simulation and training in defense, to remote operations and monitoring in oil & gas exploration, and real-time training in medical and remote surgical procedures.

To learn more about the V2D XP-100 and IP Video Systems visit www.ipvideosys.com

The SharkRack’s new cabinets will be 84 inches tall accommodating up to 44U of usable rack space. The data center cabnets will also feature a width of 30 inches and a depth of 48 inches.

Key features of the new Integrity line of Data Center Cambets:

(1) EIA-310-D compliant- meaning that all equipment certified under this standard is “Integrity Cabinet Ready” including equipment from leading manufacturers of servers and networking gear.

(2) Can accommodate cabinet power strips with lengths up to 78 inches permitting the increased use of Smart and Switched units.

(3) Dynamic and static load ratings of 2500 pounds.

(4) European Commission RoHS compliant.

(5) Will feature SharkRack’s patented “SharkFin” perforation pattern.

SharkRack’s engineering team has advised the new cabinets have already been made available for order and claims that this new line of cabinet will help meet the demand of their customers who utilize denser high computing environments and the Integrity line not only supports blade and other high density servers but also high density and high range switches as well.

For more information about the Integrity cabinets, visit www.sharkrack.com.

Equipped with a 21.5-inch widescreen panel which offers maximum native resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, the entry-level priced VAIO J-Series’s displays high-definition content in Full HD. Select models feature a Blu-ray Disc optical drive so you can enjoy movies in stunning 1080p high definition.

Featuring a stylish, compact design the Sony VAIO J-Series All-in-One PC comes with an adjustable stand to help you adjust it to meet your desired viewing or touch angle or simply to decrease the slant for space-saving. A wireless keyboard and mouse that can easily be stored under the unit’s display are included.

Sony claims that the J Series allows consumers interact with their PC enabling them to tap, drag, zoom, rotate and engage with their content and entertainment like never before. And with its attractive price point, this cutting-edge technology will reach a whole new audience.

The J Series comes with three unique hardware buttons—VAIO, ASSIST and DISPLAY OFF to get you to where you want to go with a touch of a button.

Launch directly into Sony’s own Media Gallery software by pushing the designated VAIO button and simplify your music library. With Media Gallery you can automatically create 21 unique channels of music based on beat, tone, rhythm and other elements. It also enables you to rediscover forgotten favorites by recommending content you already own based on your unique listening and viewing habits.

Sony VAIO J-Series all-in-one PC facilitate simple do-it-yourself PC maintenance procedures by pressing the ASSIST button and launching the included VAIO Care software program. Finally a DISPLAY OFF button is included so you can turn off your screen for privacy or to perform nighttime applications without sending your PC into hibernation.

By utilizing built-in wireless 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi technology and your wireless router (required, sold separately), users can position the model virtually anywhere in your home and access the Internet, email or home network.

Sony VAIO J-Series All-in-one PC also features a built-in webcam with face-tracking technology and microphone allowing video chat with colleagues and friends. Included Webcam Message Board software makes it easy to create video messages or leave handwritten notes on the screen. A third-party internet service provider is required.

Sony VAIO J-Series All-in-one PC packs a powerful 2010 Intel Core processor, loads of RAM, and an optional dedicated NVIDIA GeForce series dedicated graphics for graphic-intense gaming and movies. It also comes with Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional 64-bit operating system preinstalled.

The VAIO J-Series Touch All-in-one PC will start at about $900. It is available for pre-orders today online at www.sonystyle.com/pr/jseries. It will also be sold at Sony Style stores and select retailers around the country starting next month.

Adding to the already powerful lineup of HP Performance Displays, the 30- inch diagonal display provides 30-bits per pixel color resolution and 1.07 billion displayable colors, compared to 16.7 million colors available on most 30-inch diagonal panels.

Ideal for professionals in animation, game development, broadcast, design and graphic arts where accurate color is imperative, the HP ZR30w achieves more than 64 times the colors available on mainstream LCDs. With a wide gamut panel that covers 100 percent of sRGB and 99 percent of Adobe RGB, reds, blues and greens are visibly deeper.

“HP continues to drive innovation in the monitor space with solutions that push the boundaries of traditional panel technology,” said Jun Kim, Vice President and General Manager, Display Business Unit, HP. “The HP ZR30w is the latest example of our commitment to provide customers with the technology they demand to push the limits of creativity and increase ROI.”

The new HP ZR30w features 4.1 million pixels, to achieve maximum accuracy, and touts a resolution of 2560 x 1600 in a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, for brilliant visual performance.

Building on the HP ZR30w’s wide viewing angles and outstanding visual performance technologies, the monitor is equipped with DisplayPort and DVI-D inputs, an integrated 4-port USB hub and an HP Quick Release for simple out-of-the-box set up.

The HP ZR30w enables maximum comfort and best visual positioning with a 6-way adjustable stand that provides tilt, swivel and height adaptability.

The performance monitor features a brushed aluminum industrial design that is complementary to HP’s Z Workstations, and uses a minimum of 25 percent post-consumer recycled resin. Additionally, the monitor houses a lower power panel and comes with an 85 percent efficient power supply.

HP also introduced the Compaq S1922 and Compaq S2021 Widescreen LCD Monitors that are designed for small and medium businesses that want value and reliability.

The Compaq S1922 and S2021’s VGA inputs make “plug and play” connectivity quick and easy, while adjustable tilt settings enable best visual positioning and VESA mounting capabilities free up desk space. The monitors also offer guaranteed out-of-the-box compatibility with HP business products and HP monitor options.

Available in 18.5- and 20-inch diagonal sizes, both displays feature a broad 16:9 aspect ratios, fast 5 ms response times and 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios. The Compaq S1922 features wide resolutions to 1366 x 768, while the Compaq S2021 offers resolutions to 1600 x 900.

Both Compaq monitors use lower power consumption panels that contain 50 percent less mercury than other four lamp LCD monitors on the market.

Pricing and availability

The HP ZR30w LCD Monitor is available for a starting price of U.S. $1,299 while the Compaq S1922 and S2021 are available in the U.S. at $125 and $140, respectively.