Hewlett-Packard unveiled a new line of printers that allow you to access and print Web content from partners Google, Nickelodeon, and USA Today without a PC. The new printer line, unveiled at an event in San Francisco today, is part of a new HP printer technology called TouchSmart Web.

The printers take advantage of the HP’s TouchSmart screen and software technology, first seen in the TouchSmart series of all-in-one PCs. Printers outfitted with this TouchSmart Web will feature a Web-connected touch LCD display mounted on the front of the printer, allowing you to navigate a list of HP applications for printing maps, Snapfish photos, or coupons. (continuare…)

AMD Opteron

At least one store in Tokyo, Japan has started selling six-core AMD Opteron microprocessors code-named Istanbul. The chips are intended for 2-way servers, but customers may install them into high-end dual socket workstations compatible with with socket F central processing units.

According to Akiba PC Hotline web-site, Advanced Micro Devices sells two six-core AMD Opteron 2400-series microprocessors in Japan, including 2.20GHz (2427) and 2.40GHz (2431) models, whereas the model 2435 (2.60GHz) is not currently available. The price of the lower frequency version is ¥60 690 ($632.5), whereas the higher-end central processing unit costs ¥93 240 ($971.8). The chips should be installed in pairs. (continuare…)

AMD

AMD is scheduled to announce a new open platform strategy dubbed “AMD Vision Technology” in September, along with the launch of its next-generation notebook platform (Tigris), according to sources at notebook makers.

AMD’s current Better by Design strategy, which places a label with platform specifications on notebooks, will be phased out as the new strategy hits the market.
AMD’s Vision Technology strategy will separate notebook products into three levels based on their processor and GPU – AMD Vision Ultimate, AMD Vision Premium and AMD Vision – and each notebook will receive a label indicating the given level.
AMD declined the opportunity to respond to this report saying it cannot comment on unannounced products.