Google TV: Google buys SageTV

SageTV produces DVR software for Mac X and Windows. The software manufacturer announced on Saturday that it "was extremely happy" to have been bought by Google. SageTV promises to cooperate with the greater global community of users on different products, platforms and services.

Google TV, since the autumn in the U.S. market, should be available worldwide in 2011. Only a few products are available. Rights problems, especially in local markets, but also unresolved technical problems delayed its distribution.

Enermax RH Vegas, "intake fan" USB-powered

In the crowded market for home fans, Enermax presents the new RH Vegas. This is a fan of "intake" of 120mm diameter designed to be placed outside of the chassis and powered via USB cable. The frame is coated with a magnetic pad allows direct mounting on walls or metal grilles.

The fan body, protected by a grid, consists of profiled blades move from the rotation system Twister Bearing and equipped with 18 mini-LEDs can create 7 different lighting effects. The Taiwanese manufacturer declares an airflow of 52.51 CFM with a maximum noise level of 21dB at a speed of 1250 RPM obtained.

Prolonged shortage of hard drives

The hard drive manufacturers say that there would be major shortages throughout the second half of this year due to delays that occurred after the earthquake in Japan. DigiTimes says that large companies have resumed their activities, but the volumes delivered are not always sufficient. In addition, the products need to be recertified, which will also cause delays when demand is generally high during the third quarter of the year in preparation for Christmas sales.

Asus enters the world of the desktop with CM and CG series

Asus has gone a step further and decided to enter the world of desktop computers with CM and CG series, have SandyBridge Core processors i3-2100, Core i5 and Core i7-2300-2600 in addition to SATA and USB 3.0 connectivity 6Gbps. The CM series of desktops with i3-2100 Core processors, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 1TB hard drive capacity SATA3, 1Gb GeForce GT530 and a box which includes a tray to deposit our devices such as an HDD external or mobile phone.

Lian Li launches two new boxes: PC-C60 for HTPC and PC Midi Tower-6

Lian Li has launched two new boxes for PC: PC-C60 HTPC systems designed for simple but elegant and semitorre PC-6. The PC-C60 is a new edition of the series of Domus HTPC chassis and has the same characteristics: thin, elegant, made of aluminum and available in silver or black with easy opening. The PC-6 is Cabrices in black aluminum, and symbolizes the elegant design that characterizes the boxes Lian Li, so it fits prefect in the minitower series of Essence.

The drivers and firmware of the week: 13-19 june

Here is our section including the various drivers and firmware that manufacturers have posted in recent days. Graphics drivers, or network storage, Windows or Linux: everyone will be served! Driver PROSet / Wireless Connection Bluetooth Utility version 1.1.0.0 to network cards based on an Intel Centrino Advanced N-6230, Wireless-N 130 Centrino or Centrino Wireless-N 1030.

Available for Windows XP, Vista and 7 (32 and 64 bit). Driver version 1.0.11.429 for DC7280 controller cards. Available for Windows 2000 7 (32 and 64 bit). Driver version 1.1.11.608 for controller cards EJ220. Available for Windows 2008, Vista and 7 (32 and 64 bit). GeForce driver version 275.09.07 compatible with the GeForce 6-500, and with the Quadro CX, FX and NVS, and ION chipsets.

Plustek Announces New OpticBook 4800 scanner

OpticBook 4800. The new scanner has been submitted by Plustek, a global leader in communication and image. The new model is a solution for various sectors ranging from education, economics or public administration. It also has the advantage of being used by people with visual problems. It has a compact structure that follows the concept Book Edge, for better and more comfortable scanning.

The interface is quite simple. We can do a quick scan, manage it centrally or decentralized control security, send, delete and have all the information with a few clicks through its touch screen. The new OpticBook 4800 incorporates the technology of color image sensor CCD, which can reach a speed of 3.6 seconds scanning at 300dpi A4 scans and allows 2500 per day.