Samsung Electronics Launches the World's First PCs with NAND Flash-based Solid State Disk.SEOUL, Korea -- Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics (SEC, Hangul:삼성전자; KSE: 005930, KSE: 005935, LSE: SMSN, LSE: SMSD) is a South Korean multinational corporation and the world's largest and leading electronics and information technology company. Co., Ltd., the leader in digital media technology, will release the world's first PCs embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. with a 32-Gigabyte (GB) NAND (Not AND) A Boolean logic operation that is true if any single input is false. Two-input NAND gates are often used as the sole logic element on gate array chips, because all Boolean operations can be created from NAND gates. See flash memory. flash-based solid state disk (SSD See solid state disk. ). This marks the first time that NAND flash See flash memory. has moved into a commercial mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings application and is a breakthrough that will pave PAVE Cardiology A clinical trial–Post AV Node Ablation Evaluation the way for replacing hard disk drives with NAND flash-based memory disks. The Samsung Q1, an ultra-mobile computing device and the Q30, a 12.1-inch screen notebook PC, will be available in the Korean market from early June. The two new SSD-enabled PC offerings are designed for optimal portability and resolve many of the traditional challenges of mobile computers. The data in flash memory are much more secure against external shocks that can occur when transporting a mobile computer. The SSD can withstand about twice the impact that would cripple crip·ple n. One that is partially disabled or unable to use a limb or limbs. v. To cause to lose the use of a limb or limbs. a regular hard disk drive. In addition, stored data can be more easily retrieved from flash memory than traditional hard drives when PCs are dropped or liquid is spilled on the device. These mobile computing devices are the ideal solution for professionals and executives who are constantly on the move. The SSD reads 300 percent faster (53MB/s) and writes 150 percent quicker (28MB/s) than normal hard drives. As a result, multiple application programs can operate simultaneously and large volumes of data can be edited and reproduced more efficiently. The Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. will boot up 25-50% faster on the SSD than on other drives--good news for those in a hurry. Moreover, the typical 1.8-inch hard disk drive weighs around 50 grams; whereas the SSD is 20 to 30 grams lighter, depending on the package type. The typical notebook PC will generate around 30dB of operating noise, while the Q30-SSD will operate in complete silence. This is an unprecedented feature for people who want to use their PC in a library or other places where noise is not allowed. The Q1-SSD will show video or still photos as well as play audio without having to be booted boot·ed adj. Wearing boots. Adj. 1. booted - wearing boots shod, shodden, shoed - wearing footgear up first. This "instant on" feature provides access to multimedia content such as digital multimedia broadcasting Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) is a digital radio transmission system for sending multimedia (radio, TV, and datacasting) to mobile devices such as mobile phones. (DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) See mobile TV. ) TV at least 30% faster than with a portable multimedia player (PMP See point-to-multipoint and portable media player. PMP - Portable Media Player ). DMB TV receivers are embedded in both PCs, which will bring extra enjoyment to users during this summer's World Cup competition. "PC models based on solid state disks have numerous advantages over traditional hard disk-based models. These include faster booting, greater durability, quieter operation, and increased battery life. The new Q30-SSD and Q1-SSD models are only the beginning. Samsung will continue to lead the market, introducing new portable PC models that bring these benefits to both consumers and enterprise users," said Kim Hounsoo, Executive Vice President of the Computing Division of Samsung Electronics. The retail price for the Q1-SSD will be KRW KRW In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Korean Won. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 2.3 million (US$2,430), while the Q30-SSD will sell for KRW3.5 million (US$3,700).
Specifications
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NT-Q30-SSD NT-Q1-SSD
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Intel(R) Celeron(R) M 753 Intel(R) Celeron(R) M
Processor (1.2GHz) 353
(900 MHz)
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Memory 1 SODIMM Socket, DDR2 400 MHz, 1 SODIMM Socket, DDR2
512 MB 400 MHz, 512 MB
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LCD 12.1" WXGA (1280 x 768) TFT-LCD 7" WVGA (800 x 480)
TFT-LCD
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Graphic Intel GMA 900 Intel GMA 900
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Video Memory DVMT DVMT
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Storage 32GB SSD 32GB SSD
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External ODD Ultra-slim (9.5mmH)
Super-multi Drive (Red) -
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Modem/Lan Combo, WLAN (802.11 10/100 Ethernet, Mini
Communications b/g) card WLAN (802.11
b/g), Bluetooth v2.0
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TV / DMB Embedded DMB Embedded DMB
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Keyboard 83-key Korean Keyboard Keyboard and Organizer
Package included
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SRS 3D Sound Support, 16-bit SRS 3D Sound Support,
Stereo, SB Pro compatible, 16-bit Stereo, SB Pro
Audio Internal Stereo Speaker (2W x 2) compatible, Internal
Stereo Speaker (2W x
2)
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Power 60W AC adapter (110-240 free 60W AC adapter (110-240
volt) free volt)
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Li-ion Battery Li-ion Battery
Battery Standard 3-Cell Standard 3-Cell
Extended 6-Cell Extended 6-Cell
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287.7 x 197.5 x 18.0 - 23.8 227.5 x 139.5 x 24.5 -
Dimension mm (without battery) 26.5 mm
(without battery)
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Weight 1.14 kg 751 g
(w/o Option) (HDD onboard notebook: 1.16kg) (HDD onboard notebook:
777g)
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About Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence In the days of the first computers, transaction and company data were the first types of information digitized. Then came text, opening the world to word processing, followed by audio CDs and finally video. technologies with 2005 parent company sales of US$56.7 billion and net income of US$7.5 billion. Employing approximately 128,000 people in over 120 offices in 57 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Appliance Any apparatus controlled by a computer. It may refer to an actual household appliance (coffee maker, toaster, etc.) that is computerized, but often refers to a handheld device such as a pager, cellphone or PDA. See Internet appliance. Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones, and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com. |
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