Lenzfire: “AMD Radeon HD 7950 Review along with XFX and Sapphire Models” plus 7 more |  |
- AMD Radeon HD 7950 Review along with XFX and Sapphire Models
- MSI Big Bang Xpower II X79 Military Class III Motherboard Review
- 10nm Nvidia Exchelon Chip Architecture Exposure
- ASRock X79 Extreme4 Series Motherboards Review
- Top Android Powered Smartphones in Camera & Connectivity
- 10.1″ Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 Review
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Review – Best in Camera & Display
- AMD Llano A6-3500 Tri-Core Processor Benchmark Review
| AMD Radeon HD 7950 Review along with XFX and Sapphire Models Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:44 PM PST IntroductionAfter the launch of Radeon HD 7970, which is the first card to support DirectX 11.1 and PCI-E 3.0, AMD has now brought another new comer from the GCN series, Radeon HD 7950 with same features of HD 7970. With a good yield, 28-nm manufacturing process has some important benefits. It increases the operating frequency, while decreasing power consumption. With Radeon HD 7970, AMD has introduced a new generation of GPU, characterized by a new production process, a new GCN architecture, a new tessellation unit and a much higher performance than its previous generation graphic cards. AMD allows the release of overclocked versions from its partners, now itself. In this review we are going to analyze both XFX and Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 graphic cards, both are clocked higher than the standard version. Today, the Radeon HD 7950 will be in higher volumes with the main distributors. Radeon HD 7950 is priced at $449 for the current 3 GB version, which is $100 lesser than HD 7970, thereby bringing the extreme gaming to sub $500 level. AMD Radeon HD 7950 GCN ArchitectureAMD had used VLIW (Very Large Instruction Word) architecture for years in the core of its Radeon GPUs, now under the name Radeon HD 7000 series; AMD had replaced VLIW architecture with GCN architecture. Under VLIW, the processing units can work simultaneously on 4 or 5 instructions, each of several elements. With its new GCN architecture, AMD takes a scalar function; this is to work on a single statement block, also on several items at once. A Compute Unit, which consists of SIMD blocks (four per CU), can execute an instruction on up to 16 elements. Since AMD had implemented a new architecture, it has reviewed its schedulers too, thereby optimizing power calculation units. Specifically, Tahiti can work on a larger number of items at once. Depending on the workload, the architecture will gain more or less significant as it has clearly been designed for maximum efficiency in compute process that is during the process of video encoding, decoding acceleration, etc. instead of 3D. Meanwhile, the architecture of the chip is already compatible with DirectX 11.1, the next version of Microsoft’s API which is to be integrated into Windows 8. Also HD 7950 is made PCI-E 3.0 Compatible. A Glimpse at SpecificationsAMD's flagship Radeon HD 7970 has 32 CU or Compute Unit, but the Radeon HD 7950 has only 28. These 28 CUs with 4 SIMD, which in turn can work on 16 elements and so we get 1796 stream processors. Though the number of CU is reduced HD 7950 has more than 112 texture units and the number of ROP units remains constant. Also there is no change in terms of memory. Radeon HD 7950 has 384-bit memory bus and 3 GB GDDR5 with 240 GB / s bandwidth according to the official specifications.
Radeon HD 7950 is manufactured by TSMC in 28nm technology and has 4.34 billion transistors. AMD recommends an operating frequency of 800 MHz for core and 1250 MHz for memory. The version released now has 3 GB GDDR5 memory, whereas 1.5 GB versions will be released as per the release date mentioned in our previous posts. Sapphire Radeon HD 7950Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 comes with a custom heat sink, characterized by two fans that surmount the radiator. The decision to opt for a cooling system different from the standard solution is to increase the operating frequency much higher than the reference design. The external structure of the board is made up of black plastic: Sapphire prides a switch that lets you to manage a direct control over the two bios present in the card. In addition to DVI output, there are two mini-DisplayPort and HDMI port. The top of the mounting bracket is intended for the ventilation grill, which is essential for the expulsion of hot air produced by the card. 2 6 pin PCI-E connectors are needed for the proper functioning of the board. Memory modules are cooled by a simple metal plate that covers them. The heatsink is in direct contact with the GPU block with 5 copper heat pipes which channels out the heat produced during operation. XFX Radeon HD 7950 Black EditionXFX was an exclusive partner of NVIDIA for some time and now it offers a complete line of Radeon with models that are generally distinguished from reference design. XFX offered two models at launch. The first uses the standard features, set by AMD, but has a cooling system made by XFX while the second takes the same previous system and adds an overclocking, with a Black Edition tag too. In XFX, the sink is completely enclosed by an aluminum coating, which covers the entire surface of the card. It has 4 outputs, same as the previous card. The DVI connector is colored red; the remaining three connections are 2 mini DisplayPorts and one HDMI port. There are 12 memory modules with 256MB each positioned around the board, operating at an actual frequency of 5500MHz. XFX has removed the switch that toggles between the two bios. This is a great demerit while considering two important things. One is that HD 7950 is a high end card meant for enthusiasts, so naturally they expect 2 BIOS for convenience. Another thing is that XFX creates a noise similar to GTX 480, which can be normalized by flashing other BIOS if available. The dissipation block shows a complex structure that not only takes care of cooling the GPU but also the memory modules. This structure provides copper block to take the heat out of the GPU, while in the case of memories, just the thermal paste is used to conduct the heat.
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| MSI Big Bang Xpower II X79 Military Class III Motherboard Review Posted: 12 Jan 2012 06:27 PM PST IntroductionAfter Intel has showed the performance of their new Sandy Bridge-E line of processors, many motherboard manufacturers have come up with lots of choices for users, in terms of features, better overclocking options, better connectivity options etc. Now MSI has entered the scene with its X79 Big Bang XPower II board. This motherboard is designed to provide maximum stability and performance in terms of both Gaming and Overclocking. Intel SandyBridge-E processors provide a theoretical bandwidth of 12.8 GB / s per channel in memory RAM configurations, which allows Dual-Channel, Triple-Channel and Quad-Channel ensuring greater bandwidth. A Further improvement over the previous generations is the PCI-Express 3.0, which is available natively. You can manage different configurations with multiple video cards, from the classic dual 16X with an additional 8X used for other devices. The x79 chipset has a maximum of 14 USB 2.0 ports, 8 PCI-Express 2.0 and 6 SATA connections ( 2 of which are compatible with the SATA 3). These connections are compatible with the Intel Rapid Storage Enterprise 3.0 technology, which provides various features including the RAID. A particularly prominent feature of this X79 Big Bang XpowerII board is the series of heat sinks made of aluminium / copper, which are equipped with the SuperPipe technology, which gives a military-style appearance. The X79 chipset is a charged with 6 bullets (copper). The 7.1-channel audio management is entrusted to a dedicated chip provided by the Sound Blaster and is compatible with the TrueStudioPro THX and EAX Advanced HD 5.0 technologies, providing a great listening experience, from classical music to movies and video games too. When I looked this board for the first time, it gave a solid feel and is very aggressive, especially with the full black color and the particular shape of the heat sinks, which include a military style. The bundle that comes with board is excellent, as all connectors that are required to fully exploit the features of this board, are available. There are 4 wires available, to be used with the measuring meter to display real-time main supply voltages by connecting directly to the V-Check points. The amount of manuals is particularly rich, because MSI provides various guides is not only to facilitate the assembly but also for those who want to make a system overclock (Overclocking Guide). MSI X79 Big Bang XpowerII Motherboard at a GlanceThe motherboard MSI Big Bang XPower II is based on the Intel LGA 2011 socket, which is compatible with Intel SandyBridge-E processors, currently consisting of 4 or 6 cores. Sandy Bridge-E processors are currently the most powerful processors dedicated to desktop market, and of course with a high selling price. By using high quality components and integrating special features to this motherboard, MSI ensures maximum operational stability, performance and higher overclocking potential. MSI divide these technologies into 4 main categories
Xtreme StandardMSI X79 Big Bang Xpower II motherboard comes with 7 PCI-Express x16 slots, of which 4 slots (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th slots) are compatible with the PCI 3.0, with a maximum bandwidth of 32 GB / s. Thereby you can add 4 Graphic cards simultaneously through AMD CrossFire or NVIDIA SLI technology. Xtreme Power DesignIt describes the technical features of the motherboard, specifically designed to manage power with its 22 “Hybrid Digital” power phases, which can handle up to 770W. MSI has added an 8 pin connector to provide additional power to the processor. This feature will be useful, while overclocking 6 core 300W processors. Also a 6 pin PCI-E connector is located near SATA connector to provide extra voltage to the graphic cards while overclocking, thereby ensuring maximum stability during overclock. Xtreme ComponentsThis mainly denotes the Military Class III components. MSI X79 Big Bang XpowerII Military Class III certified motherboard uses solid-state Low ESR Capacitors with a life expectancy of more than 10 years. Especially, capacitors that are dedicated to the CPU are designed using the HI-c Cap technology (high-conductivity polymer capacitors). The power phase uses the DrMOS II feature, which provides additional electrical capacity and at the same time, lower operating temperatures. Xtreme OverclockingMSI has provided dedicated points for reading voltages (V-Check). They are designed to display real-time operating voltages of CPU, memory and chipset, when measured with a tester. In addition, there are several buttons for automatic overclocking (OC Genie), the increase / decrease of BLCK frequency and the start / reset the system. Big Band Xpower II also provides support for the Multi-BIOS II with the possibility to change it manually with the help of a micro switch. All of these technologies and features are designed to ensure maximum stability and high overclocking capability. Related posts:
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| 10nm Nvidia Exchelon Chip Architecture Exposure Posted: 10 Jan 2012 11:52 AM PST Bill Dally, the Chief Scientist of Nvidia and Bell Professor of Engineering, Stanford University, has recently made a presentation on “From Here to Exascale – Challenges and Potential solutions”. He presented some interesting information about the upcoming Nvidia architecture. Fundamental & Incidental Obstacles to ProgrammabilityHe sai that expressing 10^9 way parallelism, balancing the load across 10^9 cores and expressing locality to deal with greater than 100 global energy: 1 local energy are the fundamental obstacles to programmability, whereas dealing with multiple address spaces, partitioning data across nodes and aggregating them to amortize message overhead are the incidental obstacles to programmability.
Power Challenge LOO
To overcome the power challenges in locality, bulk of data should made to be accessed from nearby memories consuming just 2pJ. Also the architecture, programming system and application should work together to exploit locality. Instead of spending execution energy in carrying out scheduling instructions, they must be utilized for carrying out operations. To top it up, optimization should be done at all levels. These are the power challenges that are planned to overcome with this architecture. System Sketch and Echelon Chip Floorplan
ExaScale Requires ChangeProgramming Systems
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| ASRock X79 Extreme4 Series Motherboards Review Posted: 08 Jan 2012 12:29 PM PST A Glimpse on ASRock X79 Extreme MotherboardsASRock has recently launched X79 Extreme4 and X79 Extreme 4-M motherboards. Regarding the X79 Extreme-4 mATX motherboard, what we astonish is how ASRock could manage Sandy Bridge-E platform's heat dissipation and power consumption even after the implementation of the design with 3 PCIe ports and 4 DDR3 slots. ASRock has priced these mid-high range X79 motherboards such that any mild enthusiast can buy these boards. Before the release of these motherboards ASRock had already announced that motherboards ranging from Extreme 3 series to Extreme 9 series will be released. Like ASRock high performance Fatal1ty motherboards, these Extreme 4 boards are priced for better value. Price
Specifications and other details of ASRock X79 Extreme series boardsASRock X79 Extreme3
ASRock X79 Extreme4
ASRock X79 Extreme4-M (mATX)
ASRock X79 Extreme7
ASRock X79 Extreme9
ASRock X79 Extreme series is generally for enthusiasts but still, if we move from X79 Extreme3 to X79 Extreme9 features gets added and added. Even Realtek ALC898 is replaced with Creative Core 3D sound. Other features that are added are more number of USB ports, including USB 3.0 ports, SATA 6 Gbps ports. Coming in a blackish shade these motherboards include XFast USB, XFast LAN, and the new XFast RAM, software. Features of ASRock X79 Extreme Series MotherboardsASRock has bundled this motherboard with lots of features along with the bundled software. XFast RAMXFast RAM is used to deal with the memory related operations. Basically it helps in creating a virtual disk, which stores the cache files and temporary files, due to which web browsing and other applications which involve working on large files will be faster than before. It aids the user to use the wasted memory in Windows 32 bit OS. Since it reduces the access frequency of HDD or SSD, enhances their life span too. XFast LANXFast LAN helps the user to prioritize the speed for web applications, so that a user can manage to get faster browsing experience or no buffering, while playing YouTube videos or minimum latency while playing games. It also allows the user to view real-time analytics of the network usage. XFast USBXFast USB helps in faster transfer of files through both USB 2.0 as well as USB 3.0 ports. Besides these features, the only feature which may pull ASRock behind will be the CPU throttling feature. ASRock should have given an option to disable this feature, so that it could have had the attention of overclockers too. BIOSThe UEFI BIOS from ASRock is much easier to understand and simple too. Usually when we see BIOS for the first we will have a bit of weird feeling, but ASRock has just made me so simple. As in every BIOS, the main screen gives you the details of the components that form your Sandy Bridge-E platform. Let's have a common review of BIOS for both X79 Extreme4-M and X79 Extreme4. This time ASRock has changed their pattern of grey to blues. The feature that is helpful to beginners is the newly introduced 'system browser' option. It displays the details and options available for any areas on which the mouse has been moved. By default all PCIe slots are assigned PCIe Gen2 which must be changed to PCIe Gen3, when the Sandy Bridge-E processor is replaced with an Ivy Bridge-E CPU, also a PCIe Gen3 card should have been inserted in that respective PCIe slot. The CPU fan is set to maximum i.e. 100% rpm by default, which can be changed accordingly, based on the cooler used. By default X79 Chipset fan is set to run only after the temperature crosses 50°C, this can also be changed in BIOS. If you disable Over Temperature protection, then when the processor reaches more than 84°C, the board will shut down everything, so see to it while overclocking. OC Tweaker is the section where you have all the options related to overclocking. It can be done in two modes, one is by changing Coarse Ratio Multiplier and another is by changing the unlocked core multiplier. More regarding this is discussed in overclocking section. If you want to adjust the maximum CPU voltage, then you should look for that option in Voltage configuration, which is not present in OC Tweaker.
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| Top Android Powered Smartphones in Camera & Connectivity Posted: 02 Dec 2011 01:39 PM PST IntroductionSmartphones are not just to make and receive calls. They are more than that. Even most basic mobiles come with features such as address book, organizer, voice recorder, MP3 player, FM Radio and Camera. Camera is an inevitable feature for any mobile. We like portability in anything and everything we use. But we can carry a basic mobile that can only make and receive calls, a calculator, a MP3 player, a camera along with us, wherever we go. We needed an all-in-one solution that’s why all these features were integrated in a mobile. But, even after using those mobiles, our needs raised again, then we just liked to view, edit documents, spreadsheets, etc., view streaming movies, take high resolution pictures and videos. That is the reason for the emergence of dual core and (upcoming) quad core smartphones. A smartphone is actually a multipurpose device, but we just wished to narrow our analysis. So we have selected to present you with reviews of “Top Android powered Smartphones in terms of Camera & Connectivity”. Even there are several smartphones that excel in Camera & Connectivity are available in many other platforms such as Windows, Bada, Symbian etc., but here, only Android based Smartphones are going to be reviewed. What we look for:In Camera
In Connectivity
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| 10.1″ Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 Review Posted: 12 Aug 2011 05:55 AM PDT After a complete research, Lenzfire is about to present you the unbiased Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 review. We are definitely sure that this review will make you clear on whether Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 will worth the buy or not? The first news about this tablet was announced on March 2011, which said that Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 comes with better sharpness, design and speed to compete directly with Motorola Xoom and iPad2. Highlights of Samsung Galaxy Tab 750
Better Web BrowsingOne of the best reason to buy Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 is Nvidia Tegra 2 – 1GHz Dual core processor, which enables the internet browsing with a blazing response from the browser. Accompanied by 1GB RAM, Galaxy Tab 750 works smoothly and flawlessly. Even when you just twist the Samsung Galaxy Tab 750, it turns without any delay and it gives you an immediate response, which I like the most. Better ScreenAnother great feature in Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 is that it comes with 10.1 inch TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution. Some of us still doesn’t realize the importance of resolution. With increased resolution, not only the quality of picture increases but also the workable space increases. In this scene Samsung has well utilized the 10.1″ display. It also offers a HD Video playback with surround sound, so Galaxy tab 750 is the top entertainment tablet available now in the market. Better DesignAbove all, even if such number of features loaded into the Tab, Samsung has done a mind blowing job. The thickness of Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 is just 8.6mm, which is unimaginable with a 10.1″ brilliant display, dual speakers, dual cameras and a mighty battery. Most of the tablets experience difficulties with combining both battery power and slimness, but Samsung has excelled in this field. With a mighty 7000mAh battery, Galaxy Tab can play HD videos with surround sound for up to 9hrs. Now let us get into the specifications of the device, Samsung Galaxy Tab 750
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Tab 750
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| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Review – Best in Camera & Display Posted: 10 Aug 2011 06:43 AM PDT This review is about Sony Ericsson's latest handset Xperia Arc. This fabulous mobile is presented in successor to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and it directly competes with Galaxy S SCL which was announced in January2011. Highlights of Sony Ericsson Xperis Arc
You can enjoy this review presented by our lenzfire team and update your latest idea on this mobile. Xperia Arc Specifications
Before starting this review, I would like to report that it was impossible to take screenshots with this team. So I had took pictures of the screen, so I apologize for the quality of the catch. Highlights
DesignSony Ericsson Xperia Arc has a stylish design similar to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 ,and it is very sleek so that you can easily carry this in your pocket. When compared to Motorola Atrix , Samsung S Galaxy , Samsung Focus and Galaxy S II Sony Arc proves to be superior in design. Here I leave a picture so that you can easily compare their size: It did not produce any annoying noise when pushed hard but when it bent with both hands it creaks. Let us examine the design of the Xperia Arc:
The battery cover is quite thin and is made of plastic material. The battery is Li-Polymer type of 1500 mAh. It is also presented with SIM card reader and microSD card slot . Since the Micro SD slot is covered with a battery it is required to remove the battery for inserting or removing the micro SD and it is one of the major drawback. And it has four T6 Torx screws (star type) and two normal screws(cross). Camera – Photo PerformanceSony Ericsson Xperia Arc has 8-megapixel camera, Sony Exmor R sensor, LED flash, autofocus, image stabilizer, face detection and smile detection.The camera setting are complete and extraordinary. Available resolutions of the main chamber are: Resolution:
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Sony Exmor R sensor allows you to take high quality pictures and the powerful LED flash favors you to maintain the picture quality even when we take pictures at night. And an out standing feature is you can improve your captured picture quality which seems to be really amazing. Camera – Video PerformanceRegarding the video, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc can record at a resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 frames per second (720p – 16:9). It records video in MP4 format with the AVC video codec and AAC audio at 5990 Kbps to 128 Kbps. Available options for recording video is not as complete as that available for pictures, but it still holds its own features: Scenes:
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To my taste the video image has no good definition. Though the audio is MONO but is of good quality. Unfortunately High definition video recording with digital zoom is not possible. The grades available for video recording are:
Also we have found a bug in the software when recording a video. When you record a video for the first time the recording is done successfully but when attempting a second recording, video recording occurs with audio flaws. Multimedia Features in Sony Ericsson Xperia ArcThe Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is classified as an equipment suitable for the use of media player. With it you can watch your videos and / or favorite movies with the best 720p HD image quality and play your favorite music with good audio quality. The most popular file formats of Xperia Arc includes: Audio: MIDI, 3GPP, AAC, AC3, AAC +, eAAC +, AMR, amr-nb, amr-wb, IMY, M4A, MMF, MP2, MP3, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WAV and WMA, MPEG, MPG, WAV and WMA. Video: 3GP, ASF, MOV, MP4, WMV Codecs: H.263, MPEG4, H263, H263 +, H264, XviD, MS-MPEG4, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, WVC1, DivX, DV, Flash Video, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG4. Music PlayerThe audio player is completely customized and the audio quality is good in terms of volume, quality ratio and powerful bass. But the music player has little configuration options only and the equalizer has 10 pre-defined settings:
Unfortunately none of them can be customized to your liking. It also includes options for repeat and shuffle. FM RadioThe Xperia arc has a FM radio receiver that includes RDS (Radio Data System). Signal reception is pretty good, but obviously it depends on the sector where it is located and type of headphones you are using. The audio quality of FM Radio is good in terms of volume and sound and it also has good bass and treble. It also has unlimited memory to store your favorite radio stations. When you start FM radio first time, the Xperia Arc begins to search all existing radio stations in your area. Video playerThe video playe incorporated with Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is not complete in terms of configurations but it still Plays 3GP, ASF, MOV, MP4 and WMV at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 Fps. You can enable or disable Mobile BRAVIA Engine which improves the video quality. You can also adjust the brightness of the screen and there are options to rotate the screen automatically. Also you can enable or disable animations and adjust the timeout for backlight screen when a video is paused. InternetThe browser of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc loads very fast. The hardware acceleration performed by this mobile is excellent even in the site that contain more content and this is similar to speed of android mobiles. As the browser is integrated with Adobe Flash Player 10.3 you can view any content in Flash Player such as online video, online music, online games, advertising etc without any problem. In case of YouTube, the videos are 100% fluid as 360p and 480p. GPSThe GPS integrated in Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is same as with Motorola Atrix. To use the GPS equiptment it includes Google Maps and Navigation. The google map worked smooth and fast without any problem. By applying Brut Google Maps, Google could run Navigation in Chile and works accurately without any problem. Actually I have nothing to criticize in this section. Display QualitySony Ericsson Xperia Arc is 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD Reality BRAVIA ® Engine with 16 million color.It has a resolution of 480 × 854 pixels and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. It is also capacitive and multi-touch type. The sensitivity of the screen is very good and it has a fast touch response. The visibility of the screen is good even with the low brightness which is hi it really is remarkable screen Xperia Arc. Of course I could not help but compare the Arc Xperia screen with other teams, so compared to the Galaxy S (upper left) and Motorola Atrix (top right), and the result was: Audio QualityThe Xperia Arc has two sound sources headset and speaker. The headset is highly remarkable as it delivers clear and strong sound even at full volume. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has a single speaker and so the audio output is MONO. The speaker is located at the back and since the back part is slightly curved the sound does not diminish when the phone is kept on a flat surface and this is appreciable. The Speaker delivers good audio quality and crystal clear sound. Operating System – Android Gingerbread 2.3.2The operating system that operates Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is Android Gingerbread OS 2.3.2 . The Home Screen of Xperia Arc is completely customized by Timescape interface. It has 5 desks with 29 customizable widgets, 24 wallpapers, 11 characters and shortcuts to paste applications. Minor modifications are made in Contacts and Dial-numeric keypad. You can add lot of information to contact as name, surname, image, number, email, instant messenger address, groups, tone, direction, organization, notes, alias, web site, birthday and anniversary.
Multimedia Gallery was not customized by Sony Ericsson and it continues the same design of Cooliris. And the message menu also continues to be same but new animations were still added. In the case of Twitter, you can retweet, mark tweet as favorite, send and receive direct messages and tweets. In the case of Facebook, you can update your status and also view and comment on the status of your friends. ConnectivityThe Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 and 3G/HSDPA/HSUPA for connectivity, Wi-Fi hotspot is featured with DLNA for streaming wireless media. When the Wi-Fi of Xperia Arc is tested it proved to be excelled and cannot be criticized both in browsing speed and signal quality. We also tested the Bluetooth 2.1 of Xperia Arc by transferring an MP3 of 5.8 Mb between Arc Xperia and Samsung Galaxy S II (Bluetooth 3rd) and the transfer was complete in 1 minute and 12 seconds. DLNA system allows you to play music, photos and video through other DLNA-compatible devices such as televisions, stereos, computers, etc., and everything worked properly. BatteryThe battery of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is BA750 model and Li-Polymer type with 1500 mAh capacity operating at 3.7 volts. In standby mode according to the manufacturer battery lasts for 430 hours in 2G mode and 400 hours in 3G mode. And on talk up to 7 hours in 2G mode and 7 hours in 3G mode. When we played music through wired headphones it lasts 20 hours and 48 minutes and when we perform the same procedure with a video it lasts 1 hour and 42 minutes. ConclusionThough Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is pretty imaginable, elegant and a light weight, it is made of plastic and hence the quality of materials is not good. But still this design seems to be much improved when compared to x10 and the DIVX Video playback is extraordinary when compared to other mobiles. The equalizer on audio player cannot be customized but still, it has pre-defined profiles. Though i did not like the interface of FM Radio, the sound quality and signal reception attracted me more. What I loved most while writing this Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review is camera and display which is completely out of complaints. The camera works great and has wide options for photograph and video recording which is truly remarkable. The color and brightness are really good and i love watching HD video on screen which gives me more pleasure. The battery duration is same as in current smartphones but i feel that 1500 mAh is very less for a smartphone. The other thing I like with this is customization made in terms of colors, animations and interface. If you ask me whether to buy this mobile or not, my answer will be Yes. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Review Pros and ConsPros
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| AMD Llano A6-3500 Tri-Core Processor Benchmark Review Posted: 14 Jul 2011 05:43 PM PDT AMD Llano A6-3500 Tri-Core Processor Specifications
After the launch of Llano A8-3850 & A8-3650 APU, we are now the next follower “AMD Llano A6-3500 APU” Tri Core with 65W TDP, clocked at 2.1Ghz/2.4Ghz (Turbo Core), 3 × 1MB secondary cache. It has built-in Radeon HD6530D GPU, 320 stream processors, at a frequency of 443Mhz. Is AMD Llano A6-3500 Tri-Core Processor comes with One core disabled?If you are following the exposure of AMD Llano series, definitely it should have flashed in your mind. Do you remember Phenom II Tri-Cores? The same situation comes again. Let me break the suspense. Don’t you suspect this Tri-Core Llano to be a Quad-Core Llano with One core disabled, Yes it is! By seeing the specifications of AMD A6-3500 APU it’s found to be similar to A6-3600 Llano processor which is a quad-core APU, so this A6-3500 Llano APU can be a Tri-Core version of that A6-3600. Can AMD Llano A6-3500 Tri-Core Processor be unlocked?The next question you put to me is much obvious, Can it be Unlocked? Yes it can be! It is predicted that the BIOS upgrade will be able to open the hidden core and, if so A6-3500 will continue to open the nuclear legend, A6-3600 Llano APU. Details of Motherboard UsedA75 Motherboard used here comes with mATX small form factor, 4 +1 phase power design, four DIMM memory slots, a full-speed PCI-Express x16 graphics slot, a PCI-Express x1, one PCI slot and the native interface itself supports six SATA3.0 6Gbps and two USB 3.0 slots. New A75 Chipset Details and FeaturesA75 chipset as new or very strange chipset to Hudson Series chipset family, code-named Hudson-D3, and mobile platforms code-named Hudson-M3 A70M, which is also a single-chip design. As the Llano APU comes with features like fully integrated graphics core, memory controller, PCI-E Northbridge controller, A75 Chipset has essential importance in the South Bridge functionality. It is equivalent to the previous SB8xx, SB9xx series and such Southbridge mainly responsible for the system input and output functions. A75 chipset is an obvious update for the Lynx-FM1 Llano A Series APU, with Socket FM1 interface, to support 6 SATA 6Gbps interface, FIS-based switching technology, 4 USB 3.0 native interface, 10 USB 2.0 interface, supports RAID 0/1/10 disk arrays and two USB 1.1 ports. Overclocking abilities of A75 Chipset BoardBoard has a knob, which interprets to the user as IOS intuitive overclocking. The lower side of the Memory OK button is to determine the state of the memory, when it’s pressed it should automatically adjust the memory compatibility to best possible memory setup. The two buttons on the right side is used for overclocking, users can rotate the knob to adjust the 10 stalls, where:-
which is why even people who do not understand overclocking, for them also overclocking can be intuitive. I / O interface standard for the mainstream motherboard
Benchmark resultsIn 3DMARK06 run, it scored 5173, also temperature control was good. If you’re eager to know some interesting facts about bulldozer then Finally AMD Bulldozer FX-8core Processor Completely Revealed On Overlock with FSB 100 and multiplier ×36 = 3.6 GHz! with a temperature lift of 9 degrees. This AMD Llano A6-3500 Tri-Core Processor will soon appear in stores. Related posts:
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