Samsung readies new Full HD 27-inch monitor

Samsung Japan's website has recently been updated to reveal a new LCD monitor which the well-known electronics titan is set to release in September, the 27-inch P2770FH which features a low response time of just 1ms.

The incoming widescreen makes use of a TN panel and a glossy, Touch of Color-inspired (Black Rose) frame, has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1000:1 (70,000:1 DCR), a maximum brightness of 300 cd/m2, and D-Sub, DVI and HDMI connectors.\

GPU-Z 0.4.5

GPU-Z 0.4.5 includes the following changes:

- Fixed shader count on NVIDIA GTX 460, added die size & transistors

- Fixed ROP count on AMD Redwood

- Added launch on Windows startup function accessible via system menu and supporting UAC

- Autoupdater will not check for update when no Internet connection detected

- Fixed browser not starting correctly from autoupdater

- Screenshot detection that promotes GPU-Z's own screenshot upload feature

- Sensor data collection limited to 6 hours of data per sensor (~250 KB)

- Shortened Clevo PCI vendor name

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Razer announces the BlackWidow gaming keyboards

Razer has taken advantage of gamescon to unveil its newest gamer-oriented peripherals, the BlackWidow and BlackWidow Ultimate wired keyboards boasting a 'unique' tactile mechanical key architecture which is claimed to provide a great response and tactile feedback similar to a mouse click.
The two keyboards also feature key actuation points that provide greater precision and accuracy, fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording, five gaming-dedicated keys, a 1ms response time, a Gaming mode, and USB connectivity. The Ultimate model also has audio and microphone out jacks, an USB port, and an illumination system with 5 levels of lighting.
"The Razer BlackWidow is the world's first mechanical keyboard that has been engineered from ground up for gaming," said Robert 'Razerguy' Krakoff, president, Razer. "Imagine every single key on the keyboard with the precision of a mouse click - no more pressing of keys without knowing for certain if they have been actuated. Precision clicking coupled with an optimized lighter key actuation force, this changes the way gamers will play from now on."
The BlackWidow and BlackWidow Ultimate will become available in September priced at $79.99 / €79.99 and $129.99 / €129.99, respectively.

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Verbatim to release leather wallet-shaped hard drive

If you need more than just a wallet, phone and keys to stuff your pockets with then know Verbatim is preparing the introduction of a new, reasonably-compact portable hard drive that can carry your bytes in style due to its use of a brown or black leather 'enclosure'.

The 'Wallet Drive' has USB connectivity, 320GB or 500GB of storage space, and will be bundled with Nero BackiItUp and Burn and Turbo USB software. No word on other specs or prices yet but go ahead and feel the leather, great texture right?
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Razer updates its Lachesis gaming mouse

The updated mouse weights in 128 grams and has an ambidextrous design, nine programmable Hyperesponse buttons, Ultraslick Teflon feet, a gold-plated USB connector at the end of a seven-foot cable, 60KB of onboard memory for profiles and a 1ms response time.

"The all new Razer Lachesis is about giving gamers more personal choice and customizable options," said Robert "Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "With a multi-color LED for customizable color and a built-in variable dpi, the Razer Lachesis gives gamers everything they need for this three-year fan favorite."

The new Lachesis is set to become available this month @ $79.99 / 69.99 Euro.

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AMD passes Nvidia in discrete graphics market

According to data gathered by Mercury Research, this past quarter AMD held a 51% piece of the graphics card market, while Nvidia settled for 49%. One year ago, the roles were reversed, with Nvidia securing a 59% share, and AMD 41%.

Overall, the graphics chip (integrated and discrete) world in Q2 still had Intel on top with a 54.3% share, followed by AMD with 24.5% and Nvidia with 19.8%. The difference between AMD and Nvidia could be compacted in Q3 due to the release of the GeForce GTX 460 but the Santa Clara-based company (Nvidia) will likely have to settle for third place in the second half of 2010.

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Chrome 6.0.472.0

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Includes the following changes:

- Chromium stops saving files for any large downloads (Issue 49216)

- Fix crash with SSL client auth (Issue 49197)

- Option clicking a link now saves a resource directly without triggering a “Save As...” dialog (Issue 36775)

Mac

- Implement the upgrade available notification on the Wrench menu (Issue 45147)

- Implement the new, unified Wrench menu (Issue 47848)

Linux

- Fixed tab dragging glitches with newer GDEs (Issue 48774)

- Access GNOME Keyring on the main thread to fix a crash for some users (Issue 48343)