AMD Low-Power Embeddded G-Series APU Review

AMD has introduced the latest entry to the AMD Embedded G-series processor family with the AMD Embedded G-T16R accelerated processing unit (APU) and the AMD G-T16R is targeted at very low power, small form factor and cost-sensitive embedded designs that require a combination of x86 compatibility and graphics. The optimized design of the AMD Embedded G-T16R sips power with power consumption of just 2.3 watts on average or 4.5 watts thermal design power (TDP) and these new chips continue the trend of including a multi-core x86 CPU and GPU to ensure compatibility between legacy, current and future technologies. The company has also extended the platform's life until 2017, adding a further five years to its expected lifespan.

AMD introduced the latest entry to the AMD Embedded G-Series processor family with the AMD Embedded G-T16R Accelerated Processing Unit (APU). The AMD G-T16R is targeted at very low power, small form factor and cost-sensitive embedded designs that require a combination of x86 compatibility and graphics. The optimized design of the AMD Embedded G-T16R sips power, with power consumption of just 2.3 wattsiv on average or 4.5 watts thermal design power (TDP). Embedded product designers are taking to the industry's green challenge to design a broad range of next-generation applications for the industrial control, point-of-sale, medical appliance and transportation markets. For example, industrial customers can use the APU to help create greener factories based on more power-efficient factory hardware. Additionally, embedded designers can develop applications like point-of-sale order entry stations and tablets, medical bedside terminals and even solar-powered traffic control devices using the AMD G-T16R. The new AMD Embedded G-Series APU also offers embedded product designers a seamless upgrade path for legacy application. Fits into small form factor boards by implementing a two-chip platform, the APU and its companion controller hub. Legacy I/O card support based on a full 32-bit PCI interface and an ISA bus solution with DMA support. Support for a full range of display technologies, with analog VGA and LVDS support for legacy applications and DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces for the latest display technology. "It's critical that the latest AMD Embedded G-Series APUs provide compatibility with existing x86 processors while supporting the latest interface technologies," said Jim McGregor, principal analyst of TIRIAS Research. "Having a simple migration path allows engineers to develop robust designs using the latest DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort display technologies." There are already more than 50 standard form factor motherboards available supporting the AMD Embedded G-Series platform, ranging from the small Qseven computer-on-modules to the versatile and widely available MiniITX form factor. This enhanced compatibility provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a variety of board options to design into their system solutions. The platform consists of both the APU and its companion controller hub, which have a total combined footprint of just 890 mm2 – approximately the size of a square inch. The AMD Embedded G-T16R APU is designed to help reduce product development and life cycle costs through a common scalable platform design that spans the entire AMD Embedded G-Series. AMD's unique approach enables one design to serve multiple product configurations, simplifying the supply chain, helping reduce operational complexity and enabling better platform economics. The AMD G-T16R APU is also available at extremely accessible price points, allowing designers to easily incorporate it into cost-sensitive embedded applications. "With the AMD G-T16R APU, we were striving for that critical balance of performance, power efficiency and cost for power, and cost-sensitive embedded applications, and we've achieved it," said Arun Iyengar, corporate vice president and general manager, AMD Embedded Solutions. "This new APU helps to enable small form factor and fan-less designs with power consumption of just 2.3 watts on average." For users of the AMD Geode LX processor family, the AMD G-T16R APU offers a cost-effective upgrade path, consuming about seven percent less power and three times the performance of the 2.45 watt AMD Geode LX processor, while reducing the overall chip footprint by 58 percent. Support for the latest DDR3 memory helps reduce memory costs for legacy applications while enabling higher memory speed and capacityv. The AMD Embedded G-T16R APU supports Windows Embedded Compact 7, Green Hills INTEGRITY and Express Logic ThreadX operating systems, allowing applications that leverage these popular embedded and real-time operating systems to easily migrate to the new platform. Along with the announcement of the new AMD G-T16R APU, AMD is also extending the planned availability for the entire AMD Embedded G-Series processor family through 2017, resetting the five-year clock for both existing and new designs.

Fujifilm XF lenses For X-Pro1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System Review

Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall and the new official road map is much different than the original one available at the time of launch at CES 2012. That's when a bright 18-55mm, f/2.8-4.0 optically stabilized lens will make its appearance, along with a 14mm f/2.8 prime and Fujifilm will revert to unveiling nothing but pancakes and primes during early 2013, but the middle of that year will finish covering the zoomable basics through a wide-angle 10-24mm f/4.0 OIS lens and a 55-200mm, f/3.5-4.8 OIS telephoto.

FUJIFILM North America Corporation announced plans to offer an expanded selection of FUJINON XF lenses for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera System that will offer a wide range of new shooting opportunities for professional and advanced photographers. From super wide single length focus to telephoto lenses, users will now be able to freely choose which XF lenses match their shooting style, and allow them to experience the extraordinary image quality of the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 in a variety of new ways. Beginning in the fall of 2012, Fujifilm will introduce two new bright and fast aperture prime FUJINON XF lenses: the XF14mm (21mm) F2.8 single focal length lens and the XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-F4 lens. Each of the new XF lenses are designed to deliver sharp, clear images of unmatched quality with precise aperture control, and beautiful bokeh effects thanks to the design of the molded aperture diaphragm blades. The blades are curved to create a circular image at all aperture settings, while the very edges of each blade are meticulously rounded off rather than cut off, to deliver more pleasing images. Then in early 2013, Fujifilm will also deliver three more high performance single focal length lenses that include the XF56mm (84mm) F1.4 lens, the pancake XF27mm (41mm) F2.8 lens and the XF23mm (35mm) F1.4 lens. Then in middle 2013, Fujifilm will launch a telephoto XF55mm-200mm (83-300mm) F3.5-F4.8 lens and the super wide zoom XF10mm-24mm (15-36mm) F4 lens, both with optical image stabilization. "The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 is an amazing professional grade camera that delivers outstanding image quality, and we are very excited to announce our plans for an expanded line of new XF lenses that will bring even more functionally to the X-Pro1 system," said Go Miyazaki, division president, Imaging and Electronic Imaging Divisions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. "These new premium FUJIFILM XF lenses are designed to deliver stunning image results, and they also fit seamlessly with the build and beauty of the FUJIFILM X-Pro1." The award-winning FUJIFILM X-Pro1 digital camera features a custom-developed 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor that incorporates a newly developed filter array and Fujifilm's proprietary EXR Processor technology. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 delivers superlative image quality that rivals currently available mid and high-end DSLR models. The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 also features the unmatched 2nd Generation Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, a gorgeous magnesium alloy chassis, and an improved user interface for easy and intuitive operation.

BlackBerry Curve 8520: Best Blackberry low price Available Stock 2012 Price for $150

Are you looking for cheap but high quality Blackberry phones? You can try to buy BlackBerry Curve 8520. BlackBerry Curve 8520 is one of Best Blackberry low price Available Stock in 2012. This phone very cheap with rich features in middle level smartphone by Blackberry RIM.

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When I write this post, the price of BlackBerry Curve 8520 is just for $150. Very cheap, whereas BB 8520 features is complete for multimedia needed, mobile browsing and more.

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone fits neatly in your hand, and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard that makes typing and sending messages easy, and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience. Access what's important with trackpad navigation.

Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons, and information by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go. Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.

Main Specifications and features:

• This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
• Unlocked Quad Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and GPRS capabilities
• 2.0 MP Digital Camera, High-resolution display with 320 x 240 65.000 colors TFT and 2.46 inches, 35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard, Trackpad, Intuitive icons and menus, Bluetooth enabled with Stereo Profile (A2DP), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g enabled
• Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3, Audio format support: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 PRO/WMA 10, AAC-LC with 3.5mm Headset Support
• Talk time up to 5 hours - Standby up to 17 days

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D-Link Cloud Routers With Powerful Wi-Fi, Remote Control And Robust Media Sharing Features Review

D-Link have brought out two cylindrical routers, a fair change from the usual low-profile cuboid designs on the market and Cloud Router 1200 and Cloud Router 2000 feature powered amplifiers, remote management and USB sharePort app for sharing media with all devices on the home network. The routers are tube-shaped 802.11 g/n Wi-Fi routers that take advantage of an included feature called "mydlink Cloud Services," where mobile devices can monitor network connections live, receive e-mail alerts in the event of intrusion and another app called SharePort Mobile allows iOS and Android handsets to stream files from a storage device connected to the router's USB port. The differences lay exclusively in the wireless support, where the single-band 1200 caters to the frugal set at 300Mbps and the simultaneous dual-band 2000 hums along at 600Mbps and the prices of the just-shipping access points are both about right for what you get: the Cloud Router 1200 is a cheap and cheerful $60, and the 2000 won't strain the wallet much more at $100.

D-Link introduced the latest additions to its line of Cloud Routers with the Cloud Router 1200 (DIR-636L) and Cloud Router 2000 (DIR-826L), supporting speeds of up to 300 Mbps and 600 Mbps, respectively. Both routers include mydlink Cloud Services for easy management and configuration from anywhere via free smart phone apps. Additionally, these routers include a USB port that works with the free SharePort mobile app to enable users to share and enjoy photos, music, and movie files from a range of connected devices. "In the past, routers have often been a „set it and forget it? kind of device," said Ken Loyd, director, consumer products, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Today consumers want to access and share their content from multiple devices such as smartphones and tablets. And now more than ever, it is vital to know who is connecting to your wireless network and what they are viewing. D-Link?s newest Cloud Routers enable consumers to easily share media as well as monitor what?s going on with the home network." Users can connect a USB drive or external hard drive to the USB port on the new Cloud Routers and with the free D-Link SharePort Mobile app they can conveniently and simultaneously share a range of content to multiple mobile devices without taking up valuable device memory. In addition, check which websites are being visited, block unwanted devices, and receive automatic e-mail alerts notifying you of unauthorized connections that are attempted all from an iPhone, iPad or Android device using the SharePort Mobile app for peace of mind. D-Link Cloud Routers allow people to monitor and control their home network from virtually anywhere using the industry-leading mydlink Cloud Services platform. Routers can be accessed via an iPhone, iPad, or Android device with the free mydlink Lite app available exclusively to D-Link customers. Using the mydlink Lite cloud application, users can check if a computer, mobile device, gaming console, media player or other device is on their home network – a valuable tool for wary parents. Mobile e-mail alert notifications warn users in the event that intrusion attempts are detected, allowing them to sign into the mydlink Cloud application and block unwanted devices. Additionally, mobile e-mail alerts are sent whenever important security updates are available ensuring the most up-to-date security features.


When a USB drive is connected to the router, the SharePort Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, or Android devices offers effortless access to stored personal files and multimedia. Music, video, and photos can be streamed or transferred from the connected USB drive to multiple mobile devices from an intuitive touchscreen interface. It?s also a great way to enjoy media without using valuable memory on your device – think of it as adding memory to your iPhone, iPad or Android. D-Link Cloud Routers can optionally be configured for the first time from the comfort of a couch, using the QRS (Quick Router Setup) Mobile app for iPhone or iPad. Owners with these devices simply plug in the router, open the app, and follow a few easy steps to establish a wireless network throughout the home without needing to touch a computer. Once a network is established, new devices can be added at the touch of a button using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPA/WPA2 encryption and a built-in dual-active firewall (SPI and NAT) ensure that data sent wirelessly is secure. The Cloud Router 1200 and Cloud Router 2000 establish a fast and reliable wireless network for delivering broadband Internet to devices throughout the home. Wireless N technology extends coverage and reduces dead spots and preserves compatibility with earlier wireless networking standards. The router?s high-powered amplifier boosts signal strength, while integrated intelligent antenna technology transmits multiple streams of data by bouncing wireless signals off of walls and sending a wireless connection to the farthest corners of a home or office. As a dual-band wireless router, the Cloud Router 2000 uses the 5GHz frequency band to avoid interference with other nearby wireless devices like cordless phones, microwave ovens and other routers. The 5GHz band is used in tandem with the 2.4GHz band delivering up to double the bandwidth of single-band wireless solutions. The Cloud Router 1200 and Cloud Router 2000 incorporate 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and feature an attractive cylindrical housing with a minimal footprint suitable for installation on shelves, desks, and tabletops for maximum range and flexibility. Both feature an intelligent Quality of Service (QoS) engine that optimizes network traffic on the fly for time-sensitive applications like Skype calls and gaming. The DIR-636L has an everyday low price of $59.99. The DIR-826L has an everyday low price of $99.99. Both Cloud Routers are widely available now at Amazon, Fry's, Micro Center, New Egg, Office Depot, OfficeMax, and other retail and e-tail partners.

Sony NSZ-GS7 Google TV Set-Top Box Internet Player Review

Google TV has a new look, new hardware and is heading to the UK, the Sony Internet Player with Google TV brings with it a newly updated version of the service as well as more powerful hardware and there has been a lot of work done to address the issues previously encountered with Google TV, namely that it was incredibly slow. Along with Google, it's announced preorders are available for the $200/£200/$199 NSZ-GS7 internet streaming set-top box in the US and UK ith plans to launch in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico and Netherlands later this year and the NSZ-GP9 with integrated Blu-ray player will arrive in October, priced at £280/€300/$299.

Sony Europe announced the availability and pricing of the NSZ-GS7, Internet Player with Google TV, originally introduced in January at CES. Powered by the Google TV platform, the Internet Player will be available to buy in store from July, priced at £200/€200. Pre-orders begin in July online at www.sony-europe.com. In 2010, Sony pioneered the internet-TV convergence as one of the first manufacturers to launch products powered by Google TV. With the new Internet Player with Google TV, Sony will also be the first manufacturer to launch Google TV products outside of the United States, initially starting with the United Kingdom in July, followed later by Canada, Australia, France, Germany and Netherlands, Brazil and Mexico. The NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray Disc player with Google TV will be available in October initially in the United States, followed by Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Netherlands. In addition to the NSZ-GS7 Internet Player, Sony's newest Internet Blu-ray Disc player with Google TV, the NSZ-GP9, will be available in October priced at £280/€300. In addition to the NSZ-GS7 Internet Player, Sony's newest Internet Blu-ray Disc player with Google TV, the NSZ-GP9, will be available in October priced at £280/€300. Sony and Google have come together to offer the freedom of the web on the big screen. You can search for anything you can imagine with fast speed Google Chrome browsing. Enjoy easy access to your favourite websites, YouTube and more at the touch of a button. Your home entertainment will never be the same. Sony and Google have come together to offer the freedom of the web on the big screen. You can search for anything you can imagine with fast speed Google Chrome browsing. Enjoy easy access to your favourite websites, YouTube and more at the touch of a button. Your home entertainment will never be the same.

In below you will find a review via gizmodo:

Why It Matters

When last we exchanged awkward glances with the Google TV, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt promised reality that the system would be included with "most TVs" by this summer (now), shortly after founding partner Logitech wiped its hands of the entire thing. The former sure as hell didn't come true, and the latter came as a surprise to absolutely no one. Things are bleak for Google TV, and it's not as if nobody's tried. Sony, hardened hardware king, will be one of the companies to hand down a small black box that does Google TV right, if it's ever going to be done so. If this attempt is a dud like all past attempts, there's good reason to abandon all hope and despair. The NSZ-GS7 will either be a harbinger of Google TV's second chance, or one of the final blips on its respirator.

Using It

Depending on how deep you want Google TV jacked into your TV life, setup will vary. Physically setting it up is just a matter of rejiggering all of your HDMI connections—but software setup is an uneven endeavor of its own. Trouble connecting to a wireless network, hair-pulling attempts at trying to conjure up byzantine IR codes for the remote, and futile searches for a new Pioneer receiver not in Google or Sony's database were infuriating. When the box spit back a list of obscure satellite providers I'd never heard of instead of Time Warner Cable, I had to receive help directly from a Sony engineer in Japan, who instructed me to enter a zipcode that wasn't actually my own. Don't count on that kind of treatment for yourself.

The setup, even if it weren't flawed with actual brokenness, is inherently complex just due to the number of factors. You have to potentially make several AV devices (TV, Google TV, receiver, cable box, router) simultaneously dance together if you want the system to work the way it's designed. That's no fun.

Like

There are hints of great and friendly tech in the NSZ-GS7. Startup is near instant, and it doesn't take many taps to get to a live-updating list of TV shows to watch, free movies to stream (Netflix, Amazon VoD, and the rest of the familiar cast), and listings for what's up next. You can even buy movies if there's nothing gratis up your alley. The feeling of a big graphical box telling you that Black Swan is playing on HBO right now, and how much of it is left, is a good feeling. Clicking on it and having a little box automatically reroute your cable box to HBO, without futzing with a channel guide is a very good feeling. Your TV feels like it's working for you. Except for when it's not.

No Like

For every graceful HBO moment, there were a dozen to the contrary: a channel that wouldn't load, a command that wasn't recognized, or an inexplicable green screen of nothing. Maybe it was my cable box, maybe it was my receiver—but that's beside the point. An evolved TV won't make you have to troubleshoot by process of elimination, it'll just be fucking great. This isn't. The NSZ-GS7 makes your TV about one and a half times as useful and about ten times as complicated—a poor trade.

The box's best traits are good intentions—and everything beyond that is manifold mediocrity. Google TV in 2012 isn't even an interesting train wreck, just the aching frustration of a traffic jam. The software, based on the Honeycomb version of Android that's over a year old and designed for tablets, is buggy and unsatisfying. Apps are slow to load, the live TV guide is full of missing thumbnails, and Chrome is a joke, often defaulting to mobile versions of your favorite websites if you even care about a browser on your TV to begin with. The other apps available are a bigger joke with a worse punchline: Netflix crawls, HBO Go is just the website crammed into an "app," most of the rest make no sense. Are you really going to download and read recipes on your TV? Of course not. Do you really want to fire up your set to read your Twitter feed on the big screen? I hope not. It's almost all superfluous, a distraction. What makes sense works poorly, and what works well shouldn't be available at all, pulling together all the worst possible parts of using Android together and putting them on the biggest screen you own.

But what of that remote? Oh, that's also bad—a big step up from the quasi-parody predecessor that looked fit to fly a Predator drone, but still bad. Putting functionality on both sides is super smart, especially given that the side facing down won't accidentally take commands, but it's still just too goddamn complicated. Sony and Google, please listen to this: there should never, ever,ever be a "Ctrl" button on a TV remote.

Should I Buy It

No. Someday, someone—probably Apple, as boring as that is to admit—will probably pull off the next great leap in television. A television that makes it as easy as possible to find and watch things, to sit and be entertained, that knows and loves both the internet and old fashioned programming. Simply, this ain't it.

Sony NSZ-GS7
Price: $200
Processor: Marvell Dual-Core
Internal Storage: 8 GB
Operating System: Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Output: 1080p
Connectivity: HDMI, Optical Out, USB, Wi-FI (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth
Gizrank: 2.0

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G-Technology USB 3.0 G-Drives For Macs

G-Technology kicks out USB 3.0 G-Drives for Macs, keeps your Retina MacBook Pro well-fed and the updated versions of the laptop-oriented G-Drive Mini, Mobile and Slim all roll in the higher peak speeds and progressively trade raw speed as well as 1TB capacities for sleekness, while the twin-drive, 1.5TB G-RAID Mini will tax that 5Gbps bandwidth without becoming too ungainly. The single-disk G-Drive now climbs to 4TB in addition to jumping on the USB 3.0 bandwagon and the dual-drive G-RAID will serve up as much as 8TB at the newly brisk speeds. All but the G-Drive Slim support FireWire to ease those jitters over transitioning from old to new and most of the G-Drive and G-RAID gear will be showing up in August at prices between $110 and $810, but the two Mini-labelled drives could be a bit late to the party with a less defined summer target.

G-Technology announced a new line of portable and desktop USB 3.0 storage solutions for a broad range ofusers from consumers to audio/video professionals. Given the brand's strength in the content creation and Apple Mac community, G-Technology is well positioned to move the Mac industry forward in leveraging high-capacity, high-performance USB 3.0 drives across a variety of customer segments, all while delivering one of the industry's most respected external storage platforms with proven quality, reliability and performance. New kinds of devices and media formats require considerably more interface bandwidth and higher transfer rates to move, store and edit data quickly. Backward compatible with USB 2.0, G-Technology's USB 3.0 drives deliver speeds 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and six times faster than FireWire 800. This means that users can now transfer two full-length movies from a G-Technology USB 3.0 drive to a computer in minutes. The G-Technology G-DRIVE slim and G-DRIVE mobile external drive family will be available in Apple Stores in July. The G-DRIVE and G-RAID solutions will be available in August 2012. The G-DRIVE mini and G-RAID mini solutions will be available in Q3 2012. "In a digital world, there's one common thread among all of us – storage. It's ubiquitous, and it's growing rapidly as we continue to purchase, create, download and save content daily," said Mike Williams, vice president and general manager, HGST Branded Business. "Perfectly timed and aligned with Apple's new USB 3.0 offerings, our new USB 3.0 drives support our strong following of Mac and creative professionals who require reliable, high-performance, high-capacity storage." All G-Technology drives are formatted for Mac OS X systems right out of the box and are Time Machine ready so backing up important documents, music, digital video and photos isquick and easy. A simple initialization is required to prepare the drives for use with Windows systems.

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G-DRIVE slim: Ideal for any laptop user, the G-DRIVE slim is the ultra-slim, ultra-stylish portable solution. Featuring a high-performance USB 3.0 interface and a thin design, the G-DRIVE slim is the Mac user's sleekest answer to superior data storage. Its slender, lightweight aluminium case packs up to 500GB of storage for photos, videos, music and more. The drive is also USB 3.0 bus-powered, eliminating the need to carry an external AC power supply. The 500GB G-DRIVE slim will have a MSRP of $109.99.

G-DRIVE mobile and G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0: The G-DRIVE mobile features versatile USB 3.0, FireWire 800 and FireWire 400 interfaces, and delivers exceptional throughput performance–making it the perfect storage option for portable use. The G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 offers simple USB 3.0 only. Both drives are offered 1TB, 750GB and 500GB capacities, and are USB bus-powered. The 1TB G-DRIVE mobile will have an MSRP of $189.99. The 1TB G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 will have an MSRP of $159.99.

G-DRIVE mini: The G-DRIVE mini is the perfect storage solution forthose who demand the highest performance possible from their mobile storagedevice. Featuring a 2.5-inch 7,200 RPM hard drive, the G-DRIVE mini is the high-performance solution designed specially with the content creator in mind. The all-aluminum enclosure protects valuable data from the bumps and bruises encountered on the road, and the system is USB 3.0 or FireWire bus-powered for easy storage on the go. The drive features high-speed USB 3.0 and FireWire, and has a built-in heat sink to silently dissipate heat. The G-DRIVE mini will be available in 750GB ($169.99 MSRP) and 500GB ($159.99 MSRP).

G-RAID mini: The G-RAID mini is the perfect companion for video and still shooters or editors working on location. Out of the box, G-RAID mini is set up in RAID 0 (performance mode), with its two 7,200 RPM drives working together for the performance needed to edit the most popular compressed HD formats. Using the included software utility, the G-RAID mini can be configured in RAID 1 (protected mode), giving users peace of mind that digital video or images are protected while on the road. G-RAID mini can be FireWire bus powered. The G-RAID mini will be available in 1.5TB ($359.99 MSRP) and 1TB ($259.99 MSRP).

G-RAID:Leveraging two 7,200 RPM drives, the G-RAID drive is a blazing-fast, dual-drive RAID 0 storage solution with capacities up to 8TB,with USB 3.0 and FireWire 400/800 interfaces. Ideal for professional content creators, it supports simultaneous playback of multiple layers of HDV, DVCPRO HD, XDCAM HD and ProRes 422 HQ with the leading video editing applications including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and many more. Its soft-touch On/Off switch and thermo-regulated "smart" fan keeps the G-RAID drive reliable, cool and quiet in the editing suite. The 8TB G-RAID drive will have an MSRP of $809.99.

G-DRIVE: The G-DRIVE is a professional-strength external hard drive in a single-drive desktop solution. With capacities now up to 4TB and multiple interface options (USB 3.0 and FireWire 400/800), the G-DRIVE is the perfect high-performance solution for storage intensive applications including A/V editing, digital photography, music libraries, and high-speed data backup. The G-DRIVE solution features fast 7,200 RPM drives and a fan-less cooling system for a quiet operation. The 4TB G-DRIVE solution will have an MSRP of $359.99.

Best low cost laptops 2012 stocks available to buy

Laptops priced at $800 and below are becoming increasingly powerful and packed with features. Although they're still not the best choice for graphics work or gaming, many cheap laptops sport faster processors, larger hard drives and more memory than you could find in this price range just a few years ago. This Best low cost laptops 2012 stocks available to buy from Amazon according to consumersearch.com.

Dell Vostro v131

Best low cost laptops: For business users on a tight budget, reviewers recommend the 13.3-inch Dell Vostro v131 (*Est. $800) . Although most reviewers test a higher-end $800 configuration, the base model starts at an affordable $500 with a second-generation 1.10 GHz Intel Celeron ULV processor, 2 GB of RAM, 320 GB hard drive and integrated Intel graphics.

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CNET, however, says to avoid the Celeron-based base configuration "at all costs." Upgrades include the more powerful Core i5 or i7 CPUs, 4 GB of RAM, larger hard drives, Windows 7 Professional and more. All configurations come with an HDMI port, an 8-in-1 card reader, a fingerprint scanner, Intel's WiDi 2 technology and three USB ports (including two USB 3.0 ports). They lack an optical drive, however.

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Dell Vostro 3550

Best low cost laptops: If you need an optical drive, the Dell Vostro 3550 (*Est. $505 and up) includes one and offers similar performance to the Dell Vostro v131, experts say.

The upgraded configuration critics test includes a second generation Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB hard drive, but it still rings up at around $800 and earns 4-star (out of 5) ratings from PCMag.com, Laptop Magazine and PC World, while CNET gives it a Very Good rating. The slim-cased Dell Vostro v131 weighs around 4 pounds, so reviewers say it's a good choice for business travelers, though PC World notes that "it's size and weight stretch the definition" of ultraportable. Battery life is much improved over previous Dell business laptops:

The Vostro v131 outperformed the average laptop battery life rating in Laptop Magazine's strenuous tests and lasted more than seven hours for other reviewers. The overall feel and design of the backlit keyboard and trackpad are also praised, though several experts say the 13.3-inch display's brightness is average at best.

On the performance front, the Core i5-based Dell Vostro v131 holds its own against more expensive business laptops and outperforms similar laptops in Laptop Magazine's PCMark Vantage tests. Reviewers say the Dell laptop has no trouble with mainstream tasks or multimedia processing and encoding, but serious gamers will have to look elsewhere.

Although PC World says that you may be able to play games at low resolution and the lowest graphical settings, CNET reports that they only achieved an unplayable 13.5 frames per second rate when they tried to play "Street Fighter IV" at the Vostro v131's native resolution. Critics say the speakers don't deliver much volume either, which further hurts the laptop's gaming chops.

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HP ProBook 4530s

Best low cost laptops: The HP ProBook 4530s (*Est. $486 and up) also gets good reviews for business users. Like the Dell Vostro v131, the HP laptop comes in different configurations, but the base model -- the HP ProBook 4530s-XU015UT -- is available with a second-generation Intel Core i3-2310M processor, 4 GB of RAM, 320 GB hard drive and integrated Intel graphics.

The HP ProBook 4530s has a larger 15.6-inch display, and all models come with a CD/DVD drive, built-in Bluetooth 3.0 and a 6-cell battery. Upgrade options include an Intel Core i5 processor and larger hard drive.

Laptop Magazine tests an upgraded model with a Core i5 processor that checks in at just over $700. Editors say the aluminum design looks better than most budget laptops, and it feels very sturdy. The Chiclet-style keyboard has good tactile feedback, and a full-size number pad will come in handy for business applications. Its five hours of battery life is in line with other business laptops.

NotebookCheck.net tests the HP ProBook 4530s with a Core i3 processor and finds performance suitable for most business applications. "The combination of Intel's Core i3-2310M, and the integrated GMA HD 3000 graphics card, is more than enough for all office and many multimedia applications, especially since the performance advantage as well as the efficiency are better compared to the previous generation," says Felix Sold.

Graphics performance is one downside, so users shouldn't expect to do any serious gaming with the HP ProBook 4530s. We also saw one report that the cooling fan is very loud. The base HP ProBook 4530s-XU015UT configuration receives a lot of reviews at Newegg.com and Amazon.com, and while users rate the system very highly overall, several complain about the amount of bloatware HP installs on the machine. (Bloatware is applications added to a PC by its manufacturer, such as trials for various services. 

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