Tech Stuff for You » Headline http://www.techstuff4u.com Technology, Windows, Software, Web and Browsers Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:02:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Nvidia outs GeForce GTX 465 http://www.techstuff4u.com/2010/06/nvidia-outs-geforce-gtx-465/ http://www.techstuff4u.com/2010/06/nvidia-outs-geforce-gtx-465/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:02:44 +0000 Maharshi http://www.techstuff4u.com/?p=766 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Nvidia yesterday announced it’s new graphics card based on GF100 architecture. The GeForce GTX 465 is a third card based on GF100 (aka Fermi) architecture after it’s elder siblings, GTX 470 and GTX 480. From the specs, this card can be considered as “stripped-off” version of GTX 470. However, it remains to be seen whether Nvidia will benefit by positioning it against ATI’s 5850, especially as they have kept tad higher price than ATI Radeon HD 5850. So, here are the features and specifications of this card.

  • Based on 40nm fabrication process
  • 352 shader units
  • 607 MHz graphics clock
  • 802 MHz memory clock
  • 256-bit memory interface
  • 102.6 GB/s memory bandwidth
  • GDDR5 memory
  • 200W TDP

Apart from these specifications, additional features for this card includes NVIDIA PhysX and CUDA, support for Blu-ray 3D with GPU decoding and Nvidia SLI. Initial reviews put this card in direct competition to ATI’s Radeon HD 5850. But in price/performance ratio, ATI still has an upper hand over this one. Nvidia has recommended titles like Metro 2033 and Just Cause 2 as well as upcoming Mafia 2 and Lost Planet 2 for this card.

In India, SMC International has put the price of Rs. 16,500 for MSI GTX 465. You can check this out over their official website.

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]]> http://www.techstuff4u.com/2010/06/nvidia-outs-geforce-gtx-465/feed/ 0 Bluetooth 3.0 Released http://www.techstuff4u.com/2009/04/bluetooth-30-released/ http://www.techstuff4u.com/2009/04/bluetooth-30-released/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:48:39 +0000 Maharshi http://www.techstuff4u.com/?p=468 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> As was announced, Bluetooth Special Interest Group rolled out Bluetooth 3.0 on 21st April, 2009. This new release is faster, safer and backward compatible. With this announcement from Bluetooth SIG, consumer electronics and device manufacturers can now build their application according to Bluetooth 3.0 specification. Here is a synopsis of features this new version is going to provide, taken from SIG press release.

Bluetooth 3.0 gets its speed from the 802.11 radio protocol. The inclusion of the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) provides increased throughput of data transfers at the approximate rate of 24 Mbps. In addition, mobile devices including Bluetooth 3.0 will realize increased power savings due to enhanced power control built in.

This newest version of Bluetooth technology builds on the inherent qualities of the current 2.1 EDR version, including Simple Secure Pairing and built-in, automatic security. And as with all versions of the Bluetooth specification, Bluetooth 3.0 HS provides developers, manufacturers and consumers with the benefit of backwards compatibility, enabling both the expansion and enhancement of this technology with every new specification release.

Looks like this new version is primarily aimed at speed improvements, as their application area includes bulk transfer of videos, music and photos between user’s devices and the trusted devices of others, without the need for cables and wires. And what about those devices for general availability? It is expected to see consumer products in the market in 9 to 12 months.

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]]> http://www.techstuff4u.com/2009/04/bluetooth-30-released/feed/ 2 Bluetooth 3.0 Set to Launch on 21 April 2009 http://www.techstuff4u.com/2009/04/bluetooth-30-set-to-launch-on-21-april-2009/ http://www.techstuff4u.com/2009/04/bluetooth-30-set-to-launch-on-21-april-2009/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:29:55 +0000 Maharshi http://www.techstuff4u.com/?p=439 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> It’s end of speculations now. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group is ready to take the curtains off Bluetooth 3.0(codenamed Seattle) wireless specification on April 21, 2009 officially. Also, the companies ready with new Bluetooth 3.0 devices and some  technical nuts and bolts will be announced on the very same day. So, what this release will bring to users? Read on to find out.

The most notable feature of this version is surely a speed one.  The standard is expected to provide up to 480 Mbit/s short range wireless transfer speed, thanks to the use of 802.11n. Yes, you thought it right. This new version uses latest Wi-Fi 802.11n standard.

Bluetooth LogoWith this, Bluetooth SIG  has come up with a unique “two-pronged design” which takes care of backward compatibility and faster bulk transfer both at once. For instance, it uses classic Bluetooth connection for syncing with a traditional phone for contacts etc and switches to 802.11 radio frequency when using bulk transfer like sending a bulky video from your PC to your Player.

Also there will be a feature called “Enhanced Power Control (EPC)” to address issues of disconnects due to some movements like putting your phone in a pocket. All these features with low cost and low power consumption, the two most concerned aspects for developers of devices such as Mobile phones.

How this new release will help Bluetooth in their competition with other standards such as Wireless USB? Just wait for April 21 find out. Till then, drop in your views via comments here.

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