Yesterday evening Intel introduced its latest Gemini Lake processors, which may be reasonably called “chip systems”. These products with low power consumption are constructed for compact PCs, entry models, hybrid solutions and other devices, for which the TDP level is critical.

 

Gemini Lake CPUs, being successors of the Atom family, replaced the Apollo Lake generation. All in all, at the moment the new gen consists of six processors: a couple of Pentium Silver and four Celeron samples. In the meanwhile, three models are ascribed to the desktop segment (J index), and three – to the mobile sector (N index).

 

All CPUs mentioned have much in common, but for the number of cores with two models. All of them got a 2-channel memory controller with DDR4/LPDDR4 support. GPU UHD Graphics 600 has 12 actuating units, and UHD Graphics 605 – 18 analogous units.

 

The novelties are based on the 14 nanometer technology and possess the …

SHARKOON company has presented new and more powerful external boxes for the installation

of five and eight 2.5 — or 3.5-inch hard drives with interface SATA I / II / III. The model

SHARKOON 5-Bay RAID-Station allows the organization of RAID-arrays on 0/1/3/5/10 levels,

and at SHARKOON 8-Bay RAID-Station the support of RAID 00/30/50 is realized. The 8-Bay

RAID Station supports such memory modes: Clone, Large, Clean/Single.



It doesn’t matter where such models of raid-boxes are used. It can be a home collection or office equipment, still the product will show its effectiveness. Both products are available in black, made ​of steel SECC, have a plastic front panel, is cooled by a 120-millimeter fan and can be connected via USB 3.0 port or eSATA. The configuration of the RAID modes is done quickly and easily through the DIP switch located on the backside of the case.


At the same time SHARKOON 5-Bay RAID-Station weighs 4 kg and has dimensions of 282 x

150 x 215 mm. …

Asus is known for designing not only gaming or enthusiast solutions. Its portfolio is rich in products, intended for average users. The 19.5-inch monitor, entitled VA209N, belongs to this echelon. It is positioned as an office device, due to the thick frames and a run-of-the-mill stand (angle of gradient is the only adjustment option). Featuring 454.6x376.3x189.6 mm dimensions, the model fits any environment.



Asus VA209N is based on IPS panel which boasts 1440x900 resolution & 16:10 aspect ratio. The monitor comes with wide viewing angles (178/178 degrees in both aspects), a large viewing area of 418x262 mm, and 80M:1 dynamic contrast. The model’s top brightness index achieves 250 cd/m2, while the response time lags behind its competitors – only 14 ms.


The VA209N offers up to 83/76 Hz of horizontal/vertical refresh rate as well as 16.7 million of displayed colors. The I/O panel accommodates only two ports: DVI-D and D-Sub. Hence, the typical power consumption index …