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Are Samsung Looking At Nano Processors

David Allen — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:00:20 +0000

There are reports that that Samsung Electronics has deal in the pipeline that could see their range of laptops being based on the low power using Nano Processor from Via Technologies. All we need to do is wait for the announcement. The first computer to get the Nano treatment will be the NC20, this has a twelve inch display, a 1.3GHz Nano U2250 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive, all packed in a system that weighs 1.5 kilograms and costs US$642. Source [Network World] [Gallery] a 12" Laptops, laptops, pipeline, processors, samsung, samsung electronics, Samsung Laptops, source network

Samsung Solid State Drives samples now available for Low-Priced PC/Mini-notebook Market!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:16:25 +0000

After months of announcement, Samsung is finally giving out these FlashSSDs to manufacturers for designing new low-priced laptops/PCs such as the mini-laptops. SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced today that it has begun sampling low-density, higher-performance solid state drives (SSDs) that are only 30 percent of the size of 2.5-inch SSDs and highly cost-efficient to manufacture. With the introduction of these smaller, low-capacity SSDs, Samsung now offers an attractive replacement for existing hard drives used in low-cost PCs. Available in densities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, the new multi-level-cell SSDs will be mass produced beginning next month. “We’ve refined our manufacturing techniques and redesigned our low-density SSDs to get what the low-priced PC market is looking for in the way of improved cost, performance and availability,” said Jim Elliott, Vice President, Memory Marketing, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. The low-density Samsung SSDs use the same high-performance SATA II controller technology as that being used on Samsung’s just-introduced MLC-based 128GB SSD. Samsung’s new MLC-based SSD at 32GB capacity will read data (sequentially) at 90MB/s and write it (sequentially) at 70MB/s – performance levels much greater than low-density SSDs on the market today. The 16GB … Continue reading →

Samsung X360 is a MacBook Competitor!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:54:36 +0000

Check out the latest Samsung X360, which will never be here in the U.S. but looks as slim as a MacBook. Berlin, Germany, August 29, 2008 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader in consumer electronics and world leader in IT technology, today lifted the lid on the most innovative addition to its ever expanding notebook range – the ultra-lightweight Samsung X360. Capable of meeting the extreme performance and connectivity needs of the new aristocrats of the mobile world, the X360 sets a completely new standard in mobile computing – offering a comprehensive set of features unlike anything of its kind on the market. Even though it is the lightest notebook in its 13.3 inch class, weighing a miniscule 1.27 kg*, the Samsung X360 incorporates all of the extensive functionality demanded by ultra mobile and results-driven professionals. Unlike the claims of some other “light” notebooks, the X360 is fully featured without compromise, including 3 USB ports, a built-in HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection, a 34mm express card slot and VGA output. For fast and easy transfer of documents, images, video or music it incorporates a highly flexible 7 in 1 memory card reader, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR* (Enhanced Data Rate) … Continue reading →

Samsung going into Mass-Production of 128 MLC SSD (Solid State Drives)!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:16:43 +0000

Samsung announces their mass production of 128 Flash SSD drives. These will last longer and work faster, especially designed for notebook PCs. Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2008 — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced today that it has developed a multi-level cell (MLC) flash-based 128 Gigabyte (GB) solid state drive (SSD) that it will produce this year in 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch versions for notebook and desktop PCs, as well as other mobile applications. The new drive offers a data writing speed of 70 megabytes per second (MB/s), the industry’s highest for MLC-based SSDs. Samsung’s 128GB SSD will be demonstrated in a notebook PC at CES 2008 in its Semiconductor Product Showcase, Room N236, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), North Hall, 2nd Floor. The complete suite of Samsung SSDs will also be displayed at Samsung Electronics’ Booth 11033, in the LVCC’s Central Hall. The Samsung MLC-based SSD’s write speed of 70MB/s was achieved through the use of optimized controller technology and highly efficient flash-management firmware technology. Adding to its exceptional performance, Samsung’s 128GB SSD reads data at 100MB/s. via samsung a advanced semiconductor, ces 2008, controller technology, flash ssd, inch versions, Laptop Hardware, … Continue reading →

Samsung 14.1-inch Notebook PC R410 in China

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:28:26 +0000

We figured out why Samsung is not selling notebooks in America any more. becaz China is a bigger market for them!!! BEIJING, China (AVING Special Report on ‘CHITEC 2008′) — <Visual News> Samsung Electronics presented its 14.1-inch notebook pc ‘R410′ in China market during CHITEC 2008, which is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor. via aving a beijing china, china market, intel, intel core 2, intel core 2 duo, intel core 2 duo processor, lt, notebook pc, notebooks, r410, samsung, samsung electronics, Samsung Laptops