HP offers SSD PC
HP has updated its compact desktop PC offering for businesses with two new models - and its first PC that can be ordered with a NAND flash-based solid state disk (SSD) drive, says TG Daily.
The first HP desktop to offer this option will be the Compaq dc7800 ultra-slim PC. Scheduled for mid-February availability, the company said it will be making SSDs available. The price of the SSD dc7800 will begin at $1 258.
This means this desktop will carry a $529 premium over the current entry-level dc7800 ($729) with 80GB hard drive.
Lenovo releases ThinkCentre
Lenovo unveiled the ThinkCentre A61e ultra-small form factor desktop in India. The company claims it is the smallest, quietest and most energy-efficient desktop yet, reports PCWorld India.
It is powered by 45-watt AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core and AMD Sempron single core processors. The ThinkCentre A61e desktop uses up to 90% re-usable/recyclable materials as well as 90% recyclable packaging and can also be powered by an optional solar panel.
The ThinkCentre A61e desktop follows Lenovo's recent introduction of the ThinkCentre A61 desktop in tower form factor, to equip enterprise users with technologies such as I/O port disablement for security, support for up to four monitors for data-intensive tasks and high energy efficiency by meeting the EPA Energy Star 4.0 criteria.
Asustek aims for 6%
Asustek Computer has set an internal goal to achieve revenue of NT$340 billion (US$10.5 billion) for its own-brand business in 2008, an increase of 50% compared to NT$220 billion in 2007, says Digitimes.
The notebook segment is expected to contribute over NT$170 billion, accounting for around 50% of total revenue in 2008, on a shipments growth of around 30% to 40%.
If the targets are met, the company will grab 6% of the worldwide market and become the sixth largest vendor in the world, according to Jonney Shih, chairman of Asustek, speaking at the company's end-of-year banquet.
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