We can’t imagine that Intel’s happy about this, but one certain gaming PC vendor has just revealed two of the company’s newest processors. BFG Technologies has just launched its new Phobos gaming rigs, two of which include Core i7 CPUs that we’ve yet to hear of. The Phobos Advanced ships with the Core i7 950, while the Phobos Elite ships with the Core i7 975. Both rigs are menacing, tall and potent. Oh, and expensive — really, really expensive. They both have touchpanels on the front of the chassis which enable

Alienware, Dells premier high-performance PC gaming brand, unveiled today the M17x, with three NVIDIA GeForce graphics processing units (GPUs) to provide an unrivaled visual computing experience. As a launch vehicle for the global expansion of the Alienware brand, Alienware equipped the M17x with a pair of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M enthusiast-class GPUs with NVIDIA SLI Technology along with the GeForce 9400M GPU to create the worlds most powerful 17-inch notebook.

Built with the gamer in mind, the M17x pushes technology and design innovation, establishing a precedent for combining best-in-class performance with striking design. Alienware M17x laptops deliver scorching gaming performance by combining the horsepower of two discrete GeForce GTX 280M GPUs with NVIDIA SLI technology, and have the option of switching to a quiet operation mode with NVIDIA HybridPower technology. In HybridPower operation, the powerful GTX 280M GPUs are powered down and graphics operation is transferred to the GeForce 9400M GPU to save battery life while still delivering great graphics.

Turtle Beach turns up the heat for PlayStation 3 gamers with the introduction of its Ear Force P21 stereo gaming headset for the PlayStation 3. By integrating premium stereo game sound with crystal-clear communication on the PlayStation Network (PSN), the P21 creates the definitive audio environment for playing popular PS3 titles such as Call of Duty World at War, Fallout 3, Resident Evil and Guitar Hero. he Ear Force P21 headset has an MSRP of $79.95 and will be available at major US retailers.

The P21 gives PS3 gamers privacy, realism, and a competitive edge at an affordable price. says Peter Ronick, Director of Marketing. By combining game sound with PSN online chat, PS3 gamers can now enjoy the same immersive gaming experience XBOX 360 gamers have been experiencing for years with our Ear Force XBOX headsets. They can play PS3 games any time, day or night without being disturbed or disturbing others.

NVIDIA, the inventor of the GPU, and Adobe Systems Incorporated announced that they are collaborating as part of the Open Screen Project to optimize and
enable Adobe Flash Player, a key component of the Adobe Flash Platform, to leverage GPU video and graphics acceleration on a wide range of mobile Internet devices, including netbooks, tablets, mobile phones and other on-the-go
media devices.

Adobe Flash Player will be accelerated across the range of NVIDIA processors, including NVIDIA Tegra, enabling users to enjoy uncompromised Web browsing, full H.264 video playback, and rich, consistent Flash technology based content any
time, any place, and on any platform.

Today at Computex, Intel Corporation introduced four new processors, including a low-power version and a value chipset, to usher in mainstream “ultra-thin” laptops. Intel ultra-low voltage (ULV) processors will enable new sleek consumer laptop designs less than an inch thick, weighing 2 to 5 pounds, and at mainstream price points. These processors also consume less power to enable longer battery life, delivering the type of experience consumers expect from Intel-based laptops. In addition, Intel also announced the addition of new devices that can now wirelessly connect using optional Intel My WiFi Technology. Pictured below are the SV Intel Core 2 Duo processors, Mobile Intel GM40 Express chipset and Intel WiFi Link 5000 Series Module compared to Intel ULV processor, Mobile Intel GS40 Express chipset and Intel WiFi Link 5300 PCI Express Half Mini Card Module.

“With an ultra-thin laptop powered by Intel ultra-low voltage processors, consumers experience a unique balance of performance and power consumption that is incomparable in the market today all in a slim, sleek package,” said Mooly Eden, vice president and general manager of the Mobile Platforms Group at Intel. “And at mainstream price points, Intel is proud to deliver ultra thin for all.” Intel extends its leadership on the standard voltage (SV) Intel Core 2 Duo processors, with offerings up to 3.06 GHz. These energy-efficient processors deliver breakthrough mobile performance and responsiveness for demanding business users and consumers. Users will see improved performance when running multiple, intense applications simultaneously, as well as dual-core optimized applications.

Acer America, part of the world's second largest manufacturer of notebook PCs, today introduced the U.S. availability of its much anticipated Aspire Timeline Series of “all day computing” notebooks. Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life, Acer Timeline sets a new standard for value, mobility and productivity. With prices beginning as low as $598, the Timeline delivers high-end styling and excellent performance in a thin and light design.

Road warriors demanding the smallest and lightest notebook possible will find the 3.5 pound AS3810 with a 13.3-inch display is the ideal traveling companion. For those who need a slightly larger display and an integrated optical drive, the 4.2 pound AS4810 with a 14-inch display will more than satisfy their requirements. The AS5810 includes a large 15.6-inch display, integrated optical drive and dedicated numeric keyboard. At its slimmest point, all models are less than one-inch thin, and just over one-inch at their thickest. Weighing between 3.5 and 5.3 pounds, they are lighter and easier to carry than comparable systems. Fitting easily in a backpack, purse or laptop carrying case, they won't break the bank or a shoulder.

NVIDIA Corporation and industry partners today unveiled 12 new high-definition mobile Internet devices (MIDs) all powered by the NVIDIA Tegra processor, the world's smallest and lowest power computer-on-a-chip. These new Tegra-based devices, which include netbooks and tablets, deliver desktop-class Internet browsing with Flash video and animation acceleration, and up to 1080p video playback. NVIDIA Tegra processors feature always-on operation for instant access to the Internet, which compares to that of cell phone-class power management, and up to 5x the battery life of current netbooks – making days of HD mobile Internet experiences a reality.

“The mobile computing revolution has arrived,” stated Michael Rayfield, general manager of mobile business at NVIDIA. “These new Tegra-based products combine excellent Internet and media capabilities, always-on operation, and wireless connectivity for the un-tethered Internet experience consumers have been craving.”
With more than 20 Tegra-based projects currently in the works today, those attending Computex can see the following devices:

• Compal Communications, Inc. CN88 (netbook)
• ICD Ultra (tablet)
• Inventec Applications Corp. Rainbow (netbook)
• Mobinnova Mabo (tablet)
• Mobinnova ViewBook N910 (netbook)
• Pegatron Vivid (netbook)
• Wistron M5 (netbook)

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the adoption of the VIA Nano processor platform by Tongfong, one of Chinas leading notebook providers, for their new Tongfong S30A 13.3 thin and light notebook. Here is a video with Tim Brown explaining the features of the new Tongfong S30A 13.3 thin and light notebook.

The Tongfong S30A features a bright 13.3 display and full keyboard housed in a product design that is exceptionally thin and weighs a mere 1.4Kg. Storage includes a 2.5 S-ATA hard drive and DVD Super Multi-Drive while networking is provided through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless. Along with a 4-in 1 card reader, express card slot, and two USB 2.0 ports, the Tongfong S30A comes with a six cell battery as well as an option for an additional three cell battery that can be inserted in place of the optical drive for extended mobile scenarios. The Tongfong S30A uses the 1.3+GHz VIA Nano processor, VIA VX800 Media System Processor and S3 Graphics Chrome 435 ULP dedicated graphics with 2GB of DDR2 system memory.

We were beginning to wonder if Corsair would be joining the others in making a splash at Computex, and obviously the answer is “yes.” The company is catching eyes of hardcore gamers with its $299 Obsidian Series 800D high-performance chassis, an absolutely massive case designed to hold more components than most computer users could ever dream of. Indeed, even Corsair admits that this shell is engineered for the “enthusiast market,” with Jim Carlton, VP of Marketing, confessing that it’s a “true builder’s case.”

Mobile gamers, the bar has just been raised. For weeks now, Dell/Alienware have been teasing a new gaming notebook that was said to be “All Powerful.” One thing’s for sure now that the company has made it official: it’s amongst the most powerful we’ve ever seen. Utilizing no fewer than three NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, the 17″ M17x is — at least according to Dell — the “most powerful laptop in the universe.”Without question, this is also one of the largest notebooks known to man, with a starting weight of nearly