Processors
Processors:
There are many processors available in the market. However, we should consider something while purchasing. When you’re buying a Computer/Laptop, building it from scratch, or upgrading your CPU, you must take some time and thought into which processor to buy. The choice of your processor today will affect your computer’s speed and functionality for years to come.
Types:
There are two major manufacturers of computer microprocessors. Intel and AMD(Advanced Micro Device) are lead the market with speed and quality of the processor. Intel desktop CPU’s contains Intel® Pentium® series, Intel® Core Processor series, Intel® Xeon® Processor series, Intel® Quad Processor Series, Intel® Celeron® Processor and Mobile Processors. AMD’s desktop contains Sempron, Athlon and Phenom. AMD also makes mobile processor of its Sempron and Athlon and Turion mobile processor. Each Manufacturers makes both single and multi-core processors.
Features:
Both Processor has clock speed measured in GHz(Gigahertz). CPU has two or three levels of cache. Cache is a buffer/temporary memory between RAM and Processor. The socket type of the processor determines which motherboard it will be support.
Choosing the processor with dual, triple, or quad core work together to make your computer to do multiple process faster and with greater efficiency.
AMD Quad core Phenom 2 Chip
AMD’s Quad-core Phenom 2 Chips are now available in Market since Jan 09.
These processors have speed of 2.8 GHz to 3 GHz with 8MB inbuilt cache. First processor, Phenom II X4 920 runs at 2.8GHz and is being priced between $271 and $317 USD while the Phenom II X4 940 which runs at 3GHz is being sold for anything between $304 and $373 USD and it all depends on the store. They run on DDR2 platforms and will be moved to DDR3 platforms based on the AM3 sockets.
Samsung ergonomic SMX-C14 and SMX-c10 Camcoder
Samsung Electronics America launches the Samsung SMX-C14 and Samsung SMX-C10, two new ergonomically designed, compact digital camcorders. The new Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders also feature Samsung’s stylish Touch of Colorä finish. With ToC design, a hint of color is naturally blended into the deep black body for an attractive crystalline appearance.
Samsung ergonomic SMX
The new Samsung SMX-C14 video camera features 16GB of internal Samsung flash memory and is expandable via an SD/SDHC memory card slot. In addition, with H.624 compression feature, the camcorder is capable of recording more than 6 hours of video directly to the camcorder’s internal memory. The Samsung SMX-C10 camcorder does not feature internal memory and requires the use of SD/SDHC media. Both the Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 camcorders also offer substantial battery life, providing more than two hours and forty minutes of record time on a single charge.
Samsung ergonomic SMX
Both models shoot video at a high-definition resolution of 720 by 480 pixels, and also feature a 10X optical zoom, image stabilization, a 230,000-dot, and a swiveling 2.7-inch LCD. Still images are captured at 800×600, but increases to 1600×1200 by interpolation. Other features include time-lapse recording that enables you to record images at preset intervals that range from every 1 second to 30 seconds. Samsung ships both with software that lets you connect to computers via USB and edit and play video without installing software on the PC. They also offer a one-button straight-to-YouTube capability.
“The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 are truly unique camcorders, starting with their eye-catching ToC design,” said Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of Audio/Video and Digital Imaging Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “In addition to being ultra-compact, ergonomic and stylish, these camcorders offer a host of advanced, yet easy-to-use capabilities that encourage consumers to integrate video recording into their everyday digital lifestyles.”
The Samsung SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 digital camcorders will be available in July 2009. Prices are not yet available.