June
3


ECS unveiled today the Small and Vibrant Atom-Powered 945GCT-D Motherboard Designed for Stylish Nettop PC. The small and powerful ECS motherboard 945GCT-D is based on 945GC/ ICH7 chipsets and has a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom 45nm processor claimed to be the smallest processor in the world directly mounted on the motherboard. The 945GCT-D motherboard features fast Ethernet, high definition audio for various internet applications and leverages integrated GMA950 graphics core supporting DirectX 9 for general graphics requirements.

In addition, the ultra low voltage and smallest size make the ECS 945GCT-D motherboard is an ideal solution for fan-less embedded systems, small form factor PCs and portable devices.

Taipei, Taiwan, 3 Jun, 2008 – Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the world’s leading motherboard, barebone system, and notebook manufacturer, is pleased to introduce a small and powerful motherboard, 945GCT-D, embedding an Intel® AtomTM processor which is claimed to be the smallest processor in the world. The 945GCT-D motherboard features fast Ethernet, high definition audio for various internet applications and leverages integrated GMA950 graphics core supporting DirectX 9 for general graphics requirements. In addition, the ultra low voltage and smallest size make the 945GCT-D motherboard an ideal solution for fan-less embedded systems, small form factor PCs and portable devices. Come to see the brand new motherboard at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F L607a during Jun 3 - 7.

The 945GCT-D motherboard is based on 945GC/ ICH7 chipsets and has a 1.6 GHz Intel® AtomTM 45nm processor directly mounted on the motherboard. The brand new AtomTM processor packs more than 47 million transistors in a single silicon die measuring less than 25mm2 and full compatibility with existing x86 solutions, also equipped with Intel HT technology which provides the better capabilities while in a multi-tasking The low-power architecture of the processor is targeting at portable battery-operated applications such as mobile internet devices (MID), low-cost laptop PCs. With this ultra low-power processor, the 945GCT-D motherboard is capable to keep the system quiet and stable even without any cooling fans.

To satisfy a wide range of home applications, the 945GCT-D motherboard is derived from a Mini-DTX design which is not only a perfect match for home devices but also compatible with current ATX and Micro-ATX PC cases. This innovative design provides great convenience for general users to build their own tailor-made personal computers and small footprint appliances such as the Embedded PC and Thin Client.

Despite the tiny dimension of the board, the 945GCT-D motherboard is well equipped without any compromise such as the 512KB L2 cache, Fast Ethernet port, high definition audio, 2 x SATA3.0 Gb/s, 1 x PATA, 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x DDR2 533, 1 x PCI and an additional PCIe x1 expansion slot.

The 945GCT-D motherboard is an excellent choice that realizes the desire for a stylish computer.

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December
5


Following in the footsteps of billboards in Canada and Africa, a California electricity provider says it installed America’s first solar-powered billboard that makes more electricity than it uses. Using a Fronius IG 3000 grid-tie inverter, the renewable energy is converted to alternating current (AC) power and fed into the electricity grid.

The billboard — topped off with 20 solar panels — is located at 1000 Brannan St. in San Francisco, and is visible from the Highway 101 9th Street exit. On sunny days, the sign converts sunlight into about 3.4 kilowatts of energy, which is almost enough to power the household of an average U.S. family of four during the day. Zelwer said the billboard generates about 2.5 kilowatts of energy during cloudy days.

PG&E’s new solar-powered billboard isn’t the first in the world, as both Canada and Africa already have them. But Zelwer said it is the first in the Americas to actually push power onto an electrical grid, like ones in Africa do.

December
3


The Solar Hopping Frog Robot Kit from Electronic Kits works on solar power. When this little Solar Hopping Frog Robot sees the sun or bright light he jumps for joy using his hind legs and rubber feet. This mini solar powered robot kit is fun to build and play with. Demonstrates how the sun can provide alternative power to a DC motor - no batteries required! This easy to assemble kit has total of 25 parts and is very easy to assemble.

This alternative energy powered mini solar frog robot kit is yet another great project for the first-time builder. The Solar Hopping Frog measures 2.5″x1.7″x1.7″ and the kit is available approximately for $12.

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