Intel graphics drivers releases aren’t usually very exciting, but this one is worth pointing out. Numbered 15.36.14.4080, this update imbues Haswell and Broadwell processors with hardware acceleration support for two next-gen video formats: HEVC, also known as H.265, and Google’s VP9. Here’s the relevant snippet from the “new features” section: Improved video playback through partial hardware […]
Zotac International introduced on Wednesday a new line of small form factor PCs, the ZBOX Sphere “O” series. As the name implies, Zotac ditched the box form factor and went with a sphere/orb design for consumers who want something a bit more stylish hanging out on the desktop, shelf or other platform. The OI520 is […]
Apple’s update to the MacBook Air has taken place, with relatively few changes. Just as reported yesterday, the notebook lineup has been refreshed to use 1.4GHz dual-core Haswell Intel Core i5 processors with Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz, up from the 1.3GHz version that boosts to 2.6GHz used previously, with the range also seeing a […]
Eurocom launched on Thursday a new thin and light notebook focused on the gamer and business consumer. Called the Electra 2, this configurable notebook has a starting price of $825, and is available to purchase now. Highlights include Trusted Platform Module 1.2 hardware data encryption, Nvidia GeForce GTX 850M graphics and more. “At Eurocom we […]
Intel has released its first Haswell Refresh processors, though you won’t be able to find them on shelves just yet. This release is only for OEMs, likely so that they have time to get them into circulation. As such, the enthusiast “K” labelled products aren’t on the release list. Prices below are for buying in […]
Intel has revealed details on Ready Mode Technology, which is “a capability that takes advantage of new power saving states in Intel’s 4th Gen Core desktop processor combined with software and board-level optimizations which enable OEM desktop computers that are instantly ready and always connected while sipping power.” Intel found that the majority of desktop […]
ZOTAC introduced on Monday a new line of gaming mini-PCs, the E-Series. This line features Haswell processors and Intel’s Iris Pro 5200 graphics that will bring a smooth medium quality gaming experience in a small form factor. The company also introduced the palm-size nano AQ02 Series packing an AMD A8 series APU, promising performance and […]
The power-oriented desktop Xeon processor family is beginning to see some of the improvements implemented in the “Haswell” series of fourth-generation Intel Core processors. A new Xeon E3-1284L has been spotted, introducing Intel’s Iris Pro 5200 graphical chipset into the processor. The new processor was spotted by AnandTech. It is a ball-grid array processor like […]
Intel is readying a new revision of the Haswell-series of Intel Core processors. The newest models are built on the latest 22nm tri-gate SoC process technology. As one result of the fabrication technology, the graphics core incorporates several new features that allow it to improve energy efficiency by 40 percent — essentially giving longer battery […]
Zotac International said that it has updated its ZBOX line of mini-PCs with fourth-generation Intel core “Haswell” processors. There are six SKUs in all, three that are barebones and three “plus” sizes that pack the missing memory and 2.5 inch hard drive. All six units are now available to purchase. “The latest 4th Generation Intel […]
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