<![CDATA[[MobileRatty] tag: 6ghz]]> http://mobileratty.com/tag/6ghz Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:35:28 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Jeffrey Stephensons awesome retro casemod]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/99560eec04f8c5861d2193429e102aa4 http://mobileratty.com/article/99560eec04f8c5861d2193429e102aa4 Jeffrey Stephenson’s awesome retro casemodJeffrey Stephenson is no stranger to awesome casemods. He’s outdone himself this time however, with this one, dedicated to the Ingraham Cabinet Co., creator of radio cases in the WWII era. The Ingraham case mod is walnut-clad (though veneered) just like the originals he was inspired by, featuring a hand-built basswood frame layered on a mini-ITX SilverStone case.

Check out the polished chrome knob on the front from an Arlen Ness catalog, perched atop a final retro flourish: a Firewire 400 port. under the hood, things are less art deco and more modern: a VIA VB8001 motherboard, a 1.6GHz Nano processor, 4GB of DDR2 memory, and a 64GB SSD.

Great work. Jeff was clearly born in the wrong era. Luckily for us.

[Engadget]

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Last time we heard from Jeffrey Stephenson he had crafted an art deco-styled casemod that, spiritually at least, brought us back to the watery confines of Bioshock. He's back with another classic-looking device, dedicating this one to Ingraham Cabinet Co., creator of many a fine walnut-ensconced radio case in the WWII era. His Ingraham case mod is similarly walnut-clad (though veneered) with a hand-build basswood frame layered atop an otherwise mid-grade mini-ITX SilverStone case. The focal point is a finely polished chrome knob on the front that Harley riders might recognize from an Arlen Ness catalog, perched atop a final retro flourish: a Firewire 400 port. Inside (pictured below) things are rather more modern: a VIA VB8001 mobo, a (rarely seen in the wild) 1.6GHz Nano processor, 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 64GB SSD, and not a single vacuum tube.

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]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:53:00 +0000 jeffrey stephenson impresses jeffrey stephenson casemod retro casemod wood mid-grade mini-itx silverstone ingraham final retro flourish single vacuum tube Jeffrey Stephenson impresses with another wood grained, retro casemod <![CDATA[ Eee Box Upgraded With HDMI and Discrete Graphics [Eee Box] ]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/9005c93611c2247e52dbc36a8850762c http://mobileratty.com/article/9005c93611c2247e52dbc36a8850762c There was nothing wrong with the Eee Box, a PC not so dissimilar to the Wii, except that it lacked any real reason for existence with processing no more powerful than a netbook.

The new Eee Box B204 and B206 look to beef up the line's capabilities into something worthy of HTPC application. While still running light 1.6GHz Atom processors with 1GB of RAM, the systems now feature ATI Radeon HD 3400 series discrete graphics with 256MB of DDR2 memory along with HDMI output to play back high def video on an HDTV. And when you account for the Wireless-N networking and 160GB SATA hard drive, you realize that the the Eee Box could be a contender in the low end home theater PC market.

No word yet on pricing or availability, but the original Eee Box ran a palatable $300. [Asus]

Note: Image is of the original Eee Box.


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Man, talk about maturing early. ASUS' Eee Box just hit the shelves here in America a few months back, and now the company is already pushing out a pair of successors. Both the Eee Box B204 and B206 retain the same overall design and processor (1.6GHz Intel Atom N270), but you will find a 256MB ATI Radeon HD 3400 GPU to complement the 1GB of RAM, 160GB SATA II hard drive, multicard reader, 802.11n WiFi, Windows XP Home, 10GB of online Eee Storage, gigabit Ethernet, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI connector and the freshly added HDMI socket. The B204 trumps the B206 (weird, right?) with the inclusion of Bluetooth and a built-in battery that acts as a UPS in case of power failure. We've already seen just how decently the B202 could handle 1080p playback; it's just that much easier with a dedicated HDMI port. As is par for the course with ASUS, there's nary a mention of price / availability.

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]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:00 +0000 b206 eee box b204 eee box hdmi port b206 grows handles high-def material b206 retain asus handle 1080p playback ASUS Eee Box B204 / B206 grows an HDMI port, handles high-def material <![CDATA[Pre-order The Asus Eee PC 1002HA Right Now!]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/5965f786d010273844d8c601aa208a16 http://mobileratty.com/article/5965f786d010273844d8c601aa208a16 Pre-order The Asus Eee PC 1002HA Right Now!

You can now pre-order the Asus Eee PC 1002HA 10-inch netbook in the United States. In case you forget, this 2.6-pound netbook comes jam packed with the Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive, and a 2-cell battery that is enough for “up to 4 hours” of battery life. This Windows XP Home-powered netbook also uses LED-backlit display that has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Other features include a 1.3MP web camera, 802.11b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth connections, an Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, a media card reader, and VGA output. You can pre-order this portable gadget for around $495. [ZipZoomfly via Laptop Notebook News]

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]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:05:53 +0000 netbook 6-pound netbook pre-order 1002ha 10-inch netbook asus eee 160gb hard drive media card reader intel atom n270 laptop notebook news Pre-order The Asus Eee PC 1002HA Right Now! <![CDATA[Onkyo HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/2da31482c961b0c93f2220967ca75c7e http://mobileratty.com/article/2da31482c961b0c93f2220967ca75c7e Onkyo HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC

Onyko today released its HDC-1L nettop audio PC that is perfect for use in a small office or room. This computer was specially made to handle digital audio playback. The HDC-1L features Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor with Intel 945GC Express chipset, Windows XP Home Edition, 1GB RAM, 160GB SATA hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive, Six USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity and SN ratio of 120dB. The basic HDC-1L is priced at around $640. The computer with the optional 15-watt stereo speakers are priced at $800, meanwhile the nettop with a 19 inch LCD monitor will retail for $1,070. [Krunker]

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]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:28:39 +0000 nettop hdc-1l nettop audio inch lcd monitor dvd supermulti drive 1gb ram ethernet connectivity basic hdc-1l home edition 6ghz processor Onkyo HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC <![CDATA[Onkyo Introduces HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/1e5cff99003f4f8fc1cd7ea73c7f7685 http://mobileratty.com/article/1e5cff99003f4f8fc1cd7ea73c7f7685 Onkyo Introduces HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC

Onyko has just released its HDC-1L nettop audio PC that will sit nicely in most living rooms without looking out of place. This system was not built specifically to run word processing or crunch numbers on a spreadsheet, but it was made to handle digital audio playback in a sleek, vertical solution. Features of the HDC-1L include :-

  • Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
  • Intel 945GC Express chipset
  • Windows XP Home Edition
  • 1GB RAM
  • 160GB SATA hard drive
  • DVD SuperMulti drive
  • Six USB 2.0 ports
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • SN ratio of 120dB

There will be three models available - the basic HDC-1L is going for around $640, if you want 15-watt stereo speakers, you'll need to fork out $800 while those who opt for that with a 19" LCD monitor, the entire setup will cost $1,070.

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]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:42:07 +0000 hdc-1l nettop audio 15-watt stereo speakers dvd supermulti drive storm review hdc-1l include vertical solution home edition 1gb ram ethernet connectivity Onkyo Introduces HDC-1L Nettop Audio PC <![CDATA[Kouziro KZRX1102 Desktop PC]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/6abcbaf6a0967b11f0c582b09b0747a2 http://mobileratty.com/article/6abcbaf6a0967b11f0c582b09b0747a2

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:03:55 +0000 kouziro frontier kzrx1102 desktop kouziro features dvd super drive eee box desktop ibm lookalike processor atom cpu sata Kouziro KZRX1102 Desktop PC <![CDATA[Onkyo's HDC-1L straddles the fence between nettop and HTPC]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/8a65c0ca8f4b62bccc5e646c6cc8816b http://mobileratty.com/article/8a65c0ca8f4b62bccc5e646c6cc8816b
Now this -- this is an interesting character. Part nettop, part HTPC, the Sotec-branded HDC-1L series is a unique mixture of components that are traditionally found in either a diminutive desktop or a media center PC (but rarely both). First and foremost, this little bugger relies on a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 230 CPU, and it only packs 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows XP, Ethernet, audio in / out, VGA, slot-loading DVD drive, a few USB ports and a remote input. Sadly, there's no integrated TV tuner to speak of, but with a starting price of just ¥59,800 ($640), we suppose you could add one and still come in well under the cost of most pre-fab HTPCs. The box should be available in Japan as early as tomorrow, and it'll purportedly be sold with a number of upgrades and extras for those fond of the bundled approach.

[Via Impress]

Gallery: Onkyo's HDC-1L straddles the fence between nettop and HTPC

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]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:31:00 +0000 hdc-1l straddles nettop htpc onkyo fence 6ghz intel atom 160gb hard drive home entertainment hdc-1l series Onkyo's HDC-1L straddles the fence between nettop and HTPC <![CDATA[MaxData Belinea o.book 1XS]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/490be4d5a1e623dfe503c7f6d29f26a5 http://mobileratty.com/article/490be4d5a1e623dfe503c7f6d29f26a5 MaxData Belinea o.book 1XS

MaxData of Germany has launched its 10" netbook known as the Belinea o.book 1XS, which is rather hard to roll off the tongue. Still, as the Bard once iterated, a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet - in this case, it would perform just as well (for a netbook, of course), thanks to the following standard features :-

  • Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
  • 10.2" display at 1,024 x 600 resolution
  • 1GB RAM
  • 160GB hard drive
  • 802.11b/g Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Windows XP

With a 3-cell battery, don't expect this to last too long before you scurry over to the nearest power supply. The Belinea o.book 1XS is priced at 339 Euros and comes with a 2-year warranty.

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