A new graphics card from ASUS has just been launched in Japan. Dubbed as the MATRIX-HD7970-P-3GD5, the card sports 2048 CUDA Cores, a 384-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1050MHz (1100MHz Boost Clock) and a 3GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 6600MHz, and features 1x DVI-I, 1x DVI-D and 4x DisplayPort outputs. The MATRIX-HD7970-P-3GD5 is available now in Japan for 60,000 Yen (about $729). [ASUS]
Just like the suddenly inescapable 4K, it appears Google TV will be a buzzword for multiple new devices at CES like this Netgear NeoTV Prime (model # GTV100) which GTV Hacker discovered via a pair of curious FCC testing documents. It actually snuck through the FCC before the just-leaked ASUS Qube (more on that in a moment), revealed via a documents for both its Bluetooth-connected remote control and a wireless component, although the box itself remains under wraps. The remote packs a QWERTY keyboard, while up front there’s a touchpad plus the usual assortment of control buttons augmented with several app shortcuts for Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Vudu, HBO Go and Crackle. It may be wishful thinking, but here’s hoping the inclusion of Amazon and HBO Go buttons mean dedicated apps are on the way, instead of the current website shortcuts. The wireless module is less revealing, only confirming the name, 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 and a lack of ad-hoc wireless network support. Check after the break for a couple of more pics, and info on where Google TV may be headed.
Update: We’ve heard a bit more about the box which is apparently in beta testing. At least at the moment, those button shortcuts are still tied to the webapps and some testers are complaining about overheating. We also have pictures of the box itself next to its remote, although it’s possible the design could change before launch.
[Thanks, anonymous]
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Google
Source: GTV Hacker, NeoTV Prime remote (FCC), NeoTV wireless (FCC)
ASUS has been a strong force in the tablet game even before it set a new price-to-quality standard with Google’s Nexus 7. It looks like the firm could be tightening the budget screw even further, if some recent GLBenchmarks are to be believed. The details are sparse, but outline a product with model number ME172V (which follows from its pre-Nexus smaller tablet line), that runs Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, sports a 1,024 x 552 (likely 1,024 x 600) resolution powered by a Mali 400 GPU and 1GHz chip. There’s no indication on the number of cores, or, well, much else for that matter. Various rumors are keen to suggest there’d be support for microSD, which if true, would make it unlikely to be a Nexus. But a budget tablet by the same manufacturer, is likely enough for many people all the same.
Filed under: Tablets, ASUS, Google
Via: Pocket Now
Source: GLBenchmark
Sometime early next month, ASUS will be launching a docking station for the Nexus 7. The device is the first of its kind, and is priced at 3,480 Yen, which is about $40USD. The pictures show the Nexus 7 being docked in landscape mode, with an audio port and micro USB port on the back of the unit.
The Nexus 7 docking station features a 3.5mm audio port on the back. Says the website, “It is necessary to connect the USB AC adapter [when using audio output] to power the docking station at all times.” The Nexus has to be running Android 4.2 in order to use the dock. The unit measures in at 219mm x 65mm x 30mm, and weighs about 280 grams.
This is the only Nexus 7 docking station available with an audio output feature. It appears to have been available for preorder at some point, with the product page stating both “Now accepting reservations” and “Reservation has ended.” There’s no definite date for when it will be released, with the website merely stating “Will be released in early December 2012.” Of course, that could be as early as next week, so you might be able to nab one before Christmas.
The Nexus 7 runs Android Jelly Bean, and brings with it a host of hardware that makes the price-to-power ratio excellent. Inside you’ll find an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The display is a cool 7-inches offering 1280 x 800 resolution. It has all the trimmings, including a gyroscope and accelerometer. You can check out our full review of the tablet here.
[via ASUS]
ASUS Nexus 7 docking station to arrive in December is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It looks like ASUS is getting into the Google TV market with the ASUS Qube, which has popped up over at the FCC. The Qube with be a dongle that can be plugged into a device via USB to offer Google TV functionality. While details are sparse at the moment, some Google Play apps hint at how the Qube will work.
As notes Engadget, the O!Mobile Control Center and Remote mobile app listings on Google Play indicate a few things about the Qube. One, it may utilize Marvell Armada processors, which are used in current Google TV settops. And two, it may offer more extensive remote control via mobile devices than the remote app from Google.
Google TV has more than its share of critics, but it has been plugging along, and seems to be picking up momentum. Google recently rolled out an update for the service that added voice search, as well as the new section PrimeTime that is the movies and TV shows category. LG’s G2 TVs, which are Google TV-equipped, were the first to see the new update.
Google TV provides users with access to all sorts of video content, including Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and, of course, the Google Play Store, where users can choose from thousands of TV shows and flicks. As for the ASUS Qube, we’ll have to wait for more details to pop up. When, where, and how the device will be made available is yet to be seen.
[via Engadget]
ASUS Qube arrives at the FCC, offers Google TV is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sick of propping your Nexus 7 up with books, backpacks and terrifying spider-stands? ASUS has something for you — an official charging cradle. This wedge shaped slab dock was leaked in an accessory presentation back in July, flaunting a Micro USB connector and 3.5mm audio jack — now it’s back, flaunting a ¥3,580 ($42) sticker price on the Japanese ASUS shop. There’s no word yet on international availability or official US prices, but the product page pegs the cradle for an early December ship date.
Source: ASUS
Despite its crucial role in the Android ecosystem, ASUS hasn’t taken the plunge on Google TV so far. An FCC approval for a new adapter, the Qube, suggests that reticence is coming to a quick halt — and in an uncommon way. Rather than build a full media hub, ASUS appears to be crafting a possibly Roku-like dongle that would graft Google TV on to a host device through USB. The Qube’s components aren’t outlined in earnest, but it would pair up with an RF-based keyboard and touchpad for its main input.
Some details may have been given away through Google Play listings for O!Mobile Control Center and Remote apps linked to the Qube — they hint that ASUS could use the same Marvell Armada processors that power modern Google TV boxes, as well as extend smartphone control beyond what Google’s official remote app can offer (we tried it with an existing Google TV unit and it wouldn’t connect.) At this moment, we’re less curious about when and where the Qube releases than how it will sell; its dependence could see it destined for an equipment bundle instead of sitting on shelves by its lonesome. We’re asking around for possible details and will let you know if we hear more.
Continue reading ASUS Qube with Google TV pops up at the FCC
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, ASUS, Google
Source: FCC, Google Play (1), (2)
We do know that Asus the hardware manufacturer behind the Google Nexus 7, and here we are with benchmarks concerning the ASUS ME172V which was recently made available online for all and sundry to take a look at. The GLBenchmark results point towards a device known as the ASUS ME172V, where it was powered by Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, packing in other kinds of hardware specifications such as a 1GHz processor and a 400MHz Mali GPU.
The resolution for the ASUS ME172V was revealed to be a mere 1,024 x 600 pixels, which is far less compared to the Nexus 7′s 1,280 x 800 pixel display. Of course, we are talking about a similarly sized display, so with a lower resolution, you can expect things to not look all that great at all, albeit on the other side of the same coin, a lower resolution would also mean that the final hardware build will be more affordable to the masses. One advantage that the ME172V has which the Nexus 7 is missing would be a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes. This could eventually be a budget-priced tablet for emerging markets rather than having it fall under the Nexus brand.
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I don’t know when I started liking camo-patterned stuff, but it was a long time ago. I’ve got plenty of US army pants and shirts to prove my obsession. As camo goes, the digital camo on these headphones looks pretty good and while it won’t protect you from getting fragged, you’ll still look good.
The ASUS Echelon Camo Edition Gaming Headset is aimed at PC gaming enthusiasts. The Echelon camo is inspired by digital camouflage patterns that are popular in games and real-world military apparel. But it’s not all about looks. This headset has got 50mm neodymium magnet drivers to make those explosions sound nice and loud. The ear cups are comfortable and isolate up to 30 dB of noise, allowing you to block out the real world while you blow stuff up in the virtual one. Its braided cord will allow some flexibility, and it will probably not end up tangled like most of your headphones.
ASUS hasn’t announced the price or release date yet for the Echelon Camo headset, but I’d expect it to arrive very soon.
It’s no secret that there’s more hardware on the way from ASUS, it’s just a question of if it’s actually the $99 “Nexus” that’s been rumored since before the Google Nexus 7. What we’re seeing today is a set of benchmark results coming from GLbench which show a model by the name of ASUS ME172V, a model with specifications ever-so-slightly less fabulous than the Nexus 7. This model may well be a new iteration of the Nexus 7 which knocks down its innards this slight amount in order to sell the machine for half the price.
The results here tell just enough to get our rumors in order, starting with the name – and that code just allows us to pull up a keyword other than the “$99 Nexus” we’ve had thus far. We can also see that this unit is using a 400MHz Mali GPU, has a 1GHz CPU core – without mention of how many cores there are, of course, and a screen resolution of 1024×600 pixels.
In reality the much more likely situation is that ASUS is simply creating a low-cost 7-inch tablet for low release. This model will likely be sent across the earth to places where a much faster processor isn’t as necessary and where it’s much more important to have an extremely “low” price point. ASUS has seen significant success with the Nexus 7 at a low price point with deep connection to Google – no reason why they wouldn’t continue that trend across the planet.
This machine also has a microSD card slot – this essentially knocks it out of the running for a Nexus machine unless Google has a big change of heart on how a 7-inch Nexus should be accessible. The most likely situation here is that this is indeed an Android-running tablet from ASUS but that Google wont be using it as a Nexus – you’ll be seeing it on the market in a limited release outside the USA in the next several months.
[via Digital Reader]
$99 Nexus 7 impersonator appears in benchmarks: ASUS undercut on the way is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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