SanDisk's new SSD, smaller than a postage stamp and weighing less than a Euro cent, comes in capacities from 4GB to 64GB. This iSSD is fast enough for use with advanced operating systems such as Windows 7 or Mac OS X

SanDisk aims this at mobile computing platforms such as tablets and ultra-thin netbooks.

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DRAM makers trying to recover from the downturn last year can now face a shortage in second half, sending DRAM prices higher, warns iSuppli.

DRAM makers face an inability to obtain needed production equipment and problems implementing sub-50-nanometer technology, according to iSuppli.

The three DRAM makers in the best position to benefit from rising chip prices are Samsung, Hynix and Micron, (iSuppli suggests they've already upgraded tolatest technology).

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CyberLink releases PowerDVD 10 ULTRA 3D Mark II to enable Blu-ray 3D movie playback on desktop, notebook and All-in-Ones. It delivers two 1080p frames to create HD3D video effect, and is the first software player to receive a Blu-ray 3D Certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association.

PowerDVD also converts 2D movies and video files into 3D videos.

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Google's Android-based tablets will have a new competitor: it's Google. Tablets running Google's Chrome OS are coming, making multiple Google brands in mobile OS.

Google says Chrome and Android will have distinct jobs, and that the two OS won't overlap in the consumer market: "Google's Chrome won't squeeze out Android, according to …there are different problems to be solved in different categories of consumer products…But that doesn't mean that … one wins and one doesn't win. You need different techno Continue reading...

"The new WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit is a HomePlug AV compatible solution to let consumers use their existing electrical outlets to deliver HD video streams to the home theater, transfer large files or play multi-player online games.

With four ports on each of two adapters included in the kit, the WD Livewire Powerline AV Network Kit offers users the ability to connect their router and up to seven additional devices to their high-speed network.

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Samsung is asking: "Are you a high-tech entrepreneur, university researcher, or technology company having trouble getting the right people at a major high-tech company to listen to you about your innovative technology? If so, then the Samsung Electronics TechQuest is for you!"

Results from a meeting with Samsung Electronics could lead to:

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