Revision of the Pentium E2140 and E2160 Stepping G0 : the Core 2 QX6800 also affected Toshiba comes back: their answer First look at the Samsung SM 226CW

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Revision of the Pentium E2140 and E2160   Posted on 28/06/2007 at 20:34 by Nicolas

	Revisions are also planned for lower product lines and Intel announced that the Pentium E2140 and E2160 would start to benefit from stepping M0 (versus the current L2) starting July 23. The CPUID will evolve from 6F2 to 6FD, just like the Core 2 Duo E4400 amongst others. The S-Specs of these two Pentiums will go from SLA3H to SLA8Z and SLA3J to SLA93, respectively. Extended HALT was revised because consumption could decrease as much as 8 Watts versus the previous 12 Watts, when it and be lowered to the necessary strict minimum. Finally, there are some physical changes that will make them more easily distinguishable.

Stepping G0 : the Core 2 QX6800 also affected   Posted on 28/06/2007 at 19:28 by Nicolas

	Intel seems rather content with its stepping G0. After the Core 2 E6x50, the Core 2 Quad Q6600, Xeon 3210 & 3220, without forgeting the Core 2 Duo T7700, T7500 and L7500, it is now learned that it will also be adopted starting on July 27, 2007 for the Core 2 Extreme QX6800. For this last processor, because it was up until now based on B3 stepping, its CPUID will go from 06F7 to 06FB. The S-Spec will evolve from SL9UK to SLACP and if the Santa Clara giant doesn’t modify this processor’s TDP, it should be noted that the maximum authorized temperature in the casing will increase 9.7°C. Moreover, the packaged version will come with a heat dissipation system. Finally, we have to wonder about the (very) small quantity of QX6800 stepping G0 that will actually see the day because the QX6850 should replace it in the third quarter of 2007.

Toshiba comes back: their answer   Posted on 28/06/2007 at 17:35 by Vincent

	It’s probably true, we wanted to provoke a reaction with the rather critical update concerning Toshiba’s monitor announcement. William Biotteau, head of the Business Unit Options, Accessoires et Services in France, took the time to clarify more about the conditions upon which these products will be released. William Biotteau (translated from French) : First of all, we have to make the distinction between our two divisions; the EGP (Electronique Grand Public), which handles televisions, and the CSD, the computer related branch, which will release the monitors in question. Here, we were looking to offer a solution destined for our professional clients, B2B, to complement their notebooks equipped with 12 or 13 inch diagonal screens. Back at the office, they will need greater visual comfort and our solution will give them the choice between a 20 or 22 inch in addition to their work station. We do not wish to impose on the domain of our other division [EGP] with the problem of the convergence of screens and TVs. These monitors will not be intended for retail sale, but rather for corporate vendors, who already offer the Portege line to their clients.

First look at the Samsung SM 226CW   Posted on 28/06/2007 at 16:26 by Vincent

	This morning in Paris, Samsung presented its next line of upcoming screens, one of the stars (the main one, in our opinion) of which will be the next SyncMaster 226CW. You may remember, this is a clone of the 226BW with an additional extended gamut thanks to a new backlighting system. Of course, the question of the origin of panels arose. Samsung cannot guarantee a 100% Samsung supply of panels, but they did say that this panel was not a classic product. For its production, they will have to intervene to implant the advanced backlighting system. This technology is not yet mastered by the competition and according to Samsung France, this guarantees the implementation of S panels, S being for Samsung. Also, the volume for this screen should be a lot less than for the 226BW. Samsung esteems that they will therefore be able to entirely control production, while the admitted being overwhelmed by the success of the 226BW. This was the reason for their (temporary, they say) reliance on other panel manufacturers, which wasn’t entirely beneficial to buyers. The 226CW was presented for viewing at the press conference, however, we couldn’t test it, because we had no control over the parameters (the image, light sources, etc.). However, we were able to pick up a few details, mainly, that there has been some progress in colors and twinkling in video sequences. The final issue is the price. Samsung did not give an official one, and they just announced that the 226CW would be offered at the price of the 226BW upon its release. This leads to some speculation. Will it be at 499 euros, the price announced just before launching the 226BW in Fall 2006? Or will it be 399 euros, which was the actual figure we found in stores at the beginning of 2007 ? If it is 499, this will be, in our opinion, too expensive for this screen to impose itself on a market where prices are dropping. For example, a 22 inch at 199 euros (TN 5 ms) was just released. If it is 399 euros, we can hope to see it for 350 euros in on-line stores. So, the 226CW could create some surprises, and replace the dear spot, which the 226BW holds in consumers’ hearts. This will be true especially if there are Samsung panels inside.