Gigabyte has unveiled a new graphics card to its range, the GeForce GT 640. Codenamed GV-N640D5-1GL, the card features 384 CUDA Cores, a 64-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1046MHz and a 1GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 5000MHz, and features D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI outputs. The GeForce GT 640 will start shipping from late July for 10,000 Yen (about $99). [Product Page]
Gigabyte hits back with their new graphics card, the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 WindForce 3X OC. Powered by a 28nm GPU, the card features a 256-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1137MHz (Boost Clock 1189MHz) and a 4GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 7010MHz. The card also employs the WindForce 3X cooling solution and has dual-link DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 WindForce 3X OC should retail for $499.99. [Gigabyte]
Intel used this year’s Computex to officially debut Haswell-based Core processors, and it had no shortage of willing launch partners: seemingly everyone had at least one updated PC to reveal. The refinements to battery life and graphics also led to quite a few companies pushing the boundaries, whether it was in cutting-edge screens or exotic form factors. Quite frankly, there was a lot to cope with in several days — enough so that we’re putting the more important Haswell offerings in one convenient roundup. Read on for our look at the desktops, laptops and tablets that launched in sync with Taiwan’s premier tech event.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Sony, ASUS, Dell, Acer
Okay, so we didn’t quite know what to make of Gigabyte’s lamp / Ultrabook hub. But what about its new smartphones? The company is showing off three handsets here at Computex 2013 — the Maya, Sierra and Simba, in ascending order of impressiveness — all of which have dual SIM slots, IPS displays, 1GB of RAM and a stock build of Android 4.2. To tell the truth, none of them are exactly high-end (even the top-tier Simba runs just a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor), but we were impressed by the quality of those IPS screens, which offer wide viewing angles even under harsh lighting.
They’ve all got thick, plastic builds too, but some are at least nicer-feeling than others. The 5-inch Sierra has a slightly metallic finish that could possibly pass for metal at a glance. The 5-inch Simba is done up in a trendy white, but with a glossy, tacky sort of look. And the lowest-end Maya (4.5-inches) is made of plain, drab plastic. Not much to see there. On the inside, as we said, the Simba has a Snapdragon 400 (Krait) SoC, while the other two make do with a 1.2GHz, quad-core processor from MediaTek. As for screen quality. the Maya has QHD resolution whereas the Sierra and Simba step up to HD; either way, no 1080p flagships here. That’s about all we have to share at this point — Gigabyte hasn’t announced pricing or availability — but a company rep did tell us these phones should at the very least be headed to Asia and Eastern Europe. For now, head past the break for a quick video tour.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Since not everybody wants to lug an eight pound gaming machine or settle for a lightweight but graphics-challenged notebook, Gigabyte unveiled its U-series at Computex: two notebooks and an ultrabook with discreet NVIDIA graphics and 4th-generation Intel CPUs. The models build on the company’s last-gen 14-inch U2442 Ultrabook, which unlike most models in that category, carried GeForce GT640M graphics and a generous supply of ports while still maintaining a respectable 3.3 pound heft. Gigabyte’s looking to continue in that vein with the new models, which will all arrive by early August. To see a breakdown on all the pricing and specs, head after the break.
Gallery: Gigabyte U24F Press Gallery
Gallery: Gigabyte U24T Press Gallery
Filed under: Laptops
Things we expected to see at the world’s premier computer show: mainstream notebooks, gaming notebooks, thin notebooks (“pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp“), maybe even a tablet or two. But a desk lamp? Not so much. And yet, that might be the most memorable thing Gigaybte is showing here at Computex. The Smart Lamp is, as you’d expect, a proper light, one you can use on four different brightness settings. But it also doubles as a laptop hub, with a DVD player built into the base, along with a handful of other ports. These include two USB sockets, dual headphone / earphone jacks and an SD reader.
It’s a neat idea, to be sure — who doesn’t love two-in-one devices – but considering it’s supposed to supplement the ports normally found on Ultrabooks, it seems to be missing quite a few big ones. Why not throw in an HDMI port, or some other kind of display output? Ooh, or how about an Ethernet jack? Or a DVD drive that can burn discs in addition to play them? Anyway, you can color us slightly disappointed after having gotten an up-close look, even if the concept itself deserves an ‘A’ for creativity. No word yet on how much this will cost, when it will go on sale or in which countries it will be available. Until then, check out the walk-through video below — not that this thing needs much further explanation.
Gallery: Gigabyte Smart Lamp hands-on
Filed under: Peripherals
Gigabyte said that we’d have at least a few BRIX mini PCs to choose from. At Computex, however, it’s showing four new prototypes that could lead to a much larger catalog. Two of them are run-of-the-mill designs with AMD Kabini and Intel Haswell processors — nice enough, but more evolution than revolution. The other two are decidedly more exotic, though. One includes a wireless charging pad to charge a smartphone in a pinch, while the other carries a pico projector for on-the-spot presentations. Although Gigabyte hasn’t mentioned whether or not these BRIX models will reach production, we’d wager that the conservative systems are more likely to reach our desks.
Filed under: Desktops, AMD, Intel
Source: Engadget Chinese (translated)
Gigabyte loves to pull out all the stops at Computex, and this year is no exception: the company just unveiled 11 (mostly) new laptops and tablets. According to a brochure on hand at the computer maker’s demo table, the emphasis is chiefly on slimmer portables with both Haswell-era Core processors and some dedicated graphics firepower. The P34G and P35K Ultrablade models are equally 0.83 inches thick, but pack gaming-friendly GeForce GTX 760M (P34G) and 765M (P35K) video. More pedestrian Ultrabooks get a boost as well: both the touchscreen U24T (pictured above) and the non-touch U24F wield a mid-tier GeForce GT 750M. If you don’t mind bulkier laptops, the Q2546N, Q2556N, U35F, P27K and P27W scale from the GeForce GT 740M through to the GTX 770M while allowing for more storage and Creative Sound Blaster audio tuning.
The tablet updates aren’t nearly as extensive. Most of Gigabyte’s energy centers on the 10-inch Slate S10A, a spin on the S1082 with an AMD Temash-based A4-1200 processor that delivers up to 14 hours of battery life. Other refreshes are even subtler: the 11.6-inch U21M convertible is similar to the U2142, while the dockable S1185 returns virtually unchanged outside from a new Padbook nickname. Release dates and prices aren’t immediately available for any of the new systems, unfortunately, but you can peek at a few of the fresh models in our hands-on photos just below.
Zach Honig and Mat Smith contributed to this report.
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