Tag archive: Core i7

Owned by Best Buy, CinemaNow is in the process of upgrading its movie library to 1080p quality and has already updated several hundred titles. However, not all users will be able to take advantage of the new streaming quality. Based on a new partnership with Intel, only users running on a second generation Core i3, i5, or i7 processor will be able to access the high definition stream. Owners of computers with the first generation processor or… Read More

Billing it as the “world's first true gaming laptop”—a claim some might refute—boutique PC maker Razer has taken the wraps off the Razer Blade, sporting a fast second-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce graphics, a high-res 17-inch display, and a full aluminum chassis that lends the rig surprising portability—especially compared to most gaming notebooks on the market. Many high-performance notebooks come in over… Read More

LG Electronics announced today a new line of “Blade” series notebooks, which boast an ultra-thin profile. The company says the two new laptops in the line will be available for purchase later this month. Making up the line are the P430 and P530 models. The P430 offers a 14-inch LCD screen that measures 4.3mm thick, while the P530 has a 15.60-inch display with a slightly larger 4.7mm thickness. LG boasts that the notebooks'… Read More

The rumors were true: After a brief Apple Store outage that started at about 6am EST, Apple has officially released its new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers. As expected, the refreshed PCs come loaded with faster processors, improved graphics capabilities, a new FaceTime HD camera and Intel's super-fast Thunderbolt data transfer system. Like earlier options, the new iMacs come in either the 21.5- or 27-inch models.Prices start at… Read More

Serious gamers know that there's a lot to be said for skill, but there's also a lot to be said for having a lag-free rig that doesn't get in the way of using those skills and getting information (and mayhem) on screen as quickly as possible. Origin PC couldn't agree more, and the company has just announced it is now offering its Eon17-S gamer notebooks with an option for seriously overclocked processors:… Read More

Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro laptops are reportedly freezing when put under a heavy load, according to numerous reports, as well as user comments on the Apple Discussion board. The problem, which appears to be widespread, has persisted for at least some users even after an update from Apple. The new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature Intel's speedy new Sandy Bridge Core i7 quad-core CPUs, available up to 2.3GHz, along… Read More

Chipmaker Intel has revealed that its latest and greatest Sandy Bridge CPUs—the latest in its Intel Core line that it promoted triumphantly at CES—contain a design flaw. Intel has halted production of Sandy Bridge chips to implement a fix—all told, the solution will cost about $700 million, and Intel is scaling back its revenue forecast for the first quarter of $300 million due to reduced sales volume. The design issue impacts Serial ATA (SATA)… Read More

Just in time for the upcoming back-to-school season, Apple has given its iMac line its perennial update. Although the newest iMacs look identical to their older cousins, a bit of retooling under the hood leaves them faster and more capable than ever. Will you notice? Here’s a rundown of what’s new, and what it means to you. Core i3, i5 and i7 Processors The trusty Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad designations have disappeared in favor,… Read More

Chipmaking giant Intel has officially unveiled ulta-low voltage versions of its 32-nm “Nehalem” Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 processors, meaning Intel's premiere line of mainstream processors can now be plugged into power-concious ultra-thin notebook computers. And the new chips not only pack a significant performance improvement—Intel says they're about a third faster than current ULV offerings—but use… Read More

At this week's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Chipmaker Intel officially took the wraps off a new chip intentionally designed to make gamers drool. The Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition sports Intel's latest 32nm manufacturing technology, 6 processing cores, and a full dozen computing threads. In theory, the new chip should offer up to 50 percent better performance than the Core i7 processors that preceded… Read More

Computer maker Gateway—now a unit of Acer, of course—has introduced new entries in its FX, DX, and SX series of desktop computers, boosting power, capacity, and performance without cranking up the bottom line. And while the machine may not carry all the oomph of some offerings from the competition, they don't carry the hefty price tags either. First up, the new models in the FX line feature 2.5- GHZ Intel Core i7 processors… Read More

Toshiba has unveiled four new notebooks that the company says are aimed at the business and professional sets…but we imagine there are more than a few gamers who wouldn't mind setting their hands on one of them—the Qosmio X500. The Qosmio X500 is neither slim nor lightweight…but that's OK, since the behemoth packs an 18.4-inch display with up to 1,920 by 1,080 native resolution, Core i5 or Core i7 processors,… Read More

Computer maker Dell has taken the wraps off its 2010 CES product lineup, and like other computer makers the company is hopping on the Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 bandwagon with its notebook computer wares, but has also trotted out new entries in its high-performance Alienware gaming computer line and a new 5-inch “tablet concept” that the company envisions as a Web-capable “companion device” that syncs with users main… Read More

Computer and electronics giant Toshiba has rolled out a spate of new Satellite, Qosmio, and Tecra notebooks featuring Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors. The systems run the gamut from budget-friendly systems aimed at both consumers and business to high-performance, media-savvy rigs clearly aimed at the digital entertainment and gaming crowd. And the new systems are coming soon, with Core i7-equipped models landing at retailers as early as… Read More