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Rumormill: Next Mazdaspeed3 to go diesel? — Autoblog
Rumormill: Next Mazdaspeed3 to go diesel? — Autoblog
File this in the drawer labeled "Only Remotely," but Mazda U.S. VP of product development Robert Davis allowed that the company is considering a diesel engine for the next Mazdaspeed3. Based on the report inCar and Driver, it looks like that's as far as this has gotten: a diesel is on the table. Beyond that, none of the 'pros' mentioned seem to make a case for it, and the 'cons' make a case against it.
The idea is made possible by the fact that whippersnappers getting into a Mazdaspeed3 aren't against diesel engines, being more familiar with modern clean diesels than the particulate monsters of yore. But if Mazda boosted its diesel Sky engine for the purpose of being a high performance engine, the frugality benefits of the engine would be erased. Then there's that whole issue of additional heaps of diesel torque, and the additional heaps of torque steer that Mazda would have to engineer out of the car.
So it is perhaps best to take from this that a diesel engine for the next Mazdaspeed3 is a distant option, which could be seen as another crack in the wall. And while "Only Remotely" doesn't mean impossible, we wouldn't place any wagers on such a thing happening this next go-round.
The idea is made possible by the fact that whippersnappers getting into a Mazdaspeed3 aren't against diesel engines, being more familiar with modern clean diesels than the particulate monsters of yore. But if Mazda boosted its diesel Sky engine for the purpose of being a high performance engine, the frugality benefits of the engine would be erased. Then there's that whole issue of additional heaps of diesel torque, and the additional heaps of torque steer that Mazda would have to engineer out of the car.
So it is perhaps best to take from this that a diesel engine for the next Mazdaspeed3 is a distant option, which could be seen as another crack in the wall. And while "Only Remotely" doesn't mean impossible, we wouldn't place any wagers on such a thing happening this next go-round.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
MSI goes launch crazy at Computex - Pocket-lint
MSI goes launch crazy at Computex - Pocket-lint
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MSI is having a busy old time at Computex 2010. Not only has it been showing off its Wind Pad, the 10-inch Windows 7 tablet, it's also been using the expo as a platform to launch a whole range of new F and G series notebooks.
Kicking off with the F series, which is MSI's stylish notebook range, it has announced five new models - the FX400, FX600, FR600, FX610 and the FX700. These range from 14-inch to 17-inch and the emphasis is on looking good. A textured black finish is complemented by a coloured film print coating and a chrome plated MSI logo.
It's not all about looking pretty though, the F series packs quite a spec-heavy punch as well. Audio quality should be top notch as a result of working with Dynaudio and THX and the FX400, FX600, FR600, and FX700 all come with an Intel Core i5 processor. The FX610 is more battery friendly. It also has AMD’s Danube Champlain platform built on a more efficient 45-nm process.
If you're serious about gaming and multimedia then the four new models in the G series range may be more up your street.
Dynaudio is again on board for the GT760 and the GT660. These notebooks are CPU bad boys, packing Intel’s massive quad-core Core i7 processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M discrete graphics cards with 1 GB GDDR3 to boot.
There's also the GX640 and the GX740 which are equipped with Intel’s Core i5 chip, and boast ATI Radeon HD5870 or HD5850 graphics cards with 1GB GDDR5.
The G series also contain USB 3.0 ports for mega quick data transfers and, with three available DDR3 slots, you'll be able to have up to 12GB RAM on board.
No news on availability or pricing yet, but with the news flying out of Taipei at a rate of knots, we'll keep our eyes open for any updates.
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
MSI A6200-038US 15.6" Notebook: Intel Core i3-330M, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, Win 7 Home Premium $450 after $50 MIR S&H($8) @ Frys - SlickDeals.net Forums
MSI A6200-038US 15.6" Notebook: Intel Core i3-330M, 4GB DDR3, 320GB HDD, Win 7 Home Premium $450 after $50 MIR S&H($8) @ Frys - SlickDeals.net Forums
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Frys [frys.com] has the MSI A6200-006 15.6" Notebook for $500 - $50 Mail-in Rebate [frys.com] = $450 with free store pickup.
Shipping is $8 = $458 shipped.
Specifications
Processor: Intel® Core i3-330m Processor, 2.13GHz, 3MB L3 Cache
Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium
Display: 15.6” WXGA LCD display, 1366x768 resolution, 16 x 9
Graphics: Intel GMA HD graphics
Memory: 4GB DDR3 (2GBx2)
Hard drive: 320GB SATA
Optical drive: DVD Super Multi
Audio: Internal speakers (1w x 2), HD audio support
Webcam: 1.3MP
Communications: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, WiFi 802.11b/g/draft n
Card reader: 4 in 1 (SD/MMC/MS/XD)
Ports: 3 – USB 2.0, 1 – VGA, 1 – HDMI, 1 – Microphone in, 1 Headphone out, 1 – Express Card / 34, 1 – RJ45 (LAN)
Battery: 6 cell
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Shipping is $8 = $458 shipped.
Specifications
Processor: Intel® Core i3-330m Processor, 2.13GHz, 3MB L3 Cache
Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 7 Home Premium
Display: 15.6” WXGA LCD display, 1366x768 resolution, 16 x 9
Graphics: Intel GMA HD graphics
Memory: 4GB DDR3 (2GBx2)
Hard drive: 320GB SATA
Optical drive: DVD Super Multi
Audio: Internal speakers (1w x 2), HD audio support
Webcam: 1.3MP
Communications: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, WiFi 802.11b/g/draft n
Card reader: 4 in 1 (SD/MMC/MS/XD)
Ports: 3 – USB 2.0, 1 – VGA, 1 – HDMI, 1 – Microphone in, 1 Headphone out, 1 – Express Card / 34, 1 – RJ45 (LAN)
Battery: 6 cell
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Friday, May 14, 2010
Lenovo's 15.6-inch IdeaPad Y560 laptop goes on sale -- Engadget
Lenovo's 15.6-inch IdeaPad Y560 laptop goes on sale -- Engadget
Slowly but surely, each of Lenovo's CES introductions are popping up for sale. With nary a moment to spare, the 15.6-inch IdeaPad Y560 has finally surfaced at the company's website, offering up Core i3, i5 and i7 options, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, ATI's 1GB Mobility Radeon HD 5730 GPU, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and a 1,366 x 768 native resolution panel. Plenty of options are tweakable should you not find the base configurations suitable for your needs, but you'll be hard pressed to secure one for under $949. Well, unless you've got the patience of Job.
Slowly but surely, each of Lenovo's CES introductions are popping up for sale. With nary a moment to spare, the 15.6-inch IdeaPad Y560 has finally surfaced at the company's website, offering up Core i3, i5 and i7 options, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, ATI's 1GB Mobility Radeon HD 5730 GPU, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and a 1,366 x 768 native resolution panel. Plenty of options are tweakable should you not find the base configurations suitable for your needs, but you'll be hard pressed to secure one for under $949. Well, unless you've got the patience of Job.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Welcome To National Board Of Examination
Welcome To National Board Of Examination
Teleconferencing schedule for the month of April 2010 announched!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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