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Rumor: Intel to Showcase Broadwell-powered Device at Computex

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 07:55 PM PDT

Intel Broadwell

Broadwell is the next "tick" in Intel's "tick-tock" chip release cadence

Around a fortnight back, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich all but ruled out the possibility of the company's next-generation Broadwell processors shipping in time for the back-to-school season, saying that the first devices built around the 14nm die shrink of Intel's Haswell microarchitecture were more likely to be available sometime around the holidays. In the meantime, you can look forward to Intel demoing a 2-in-1 device prototype powered by a 5th generation Core processor.

Per an IDG News Service report, citing unnamed sources familiar with the chip maker's plans, Intel is going to show off a Broadwell-powered 2-in-1 device at the upcoming Computex trade show (June 3-7) in Taipei. Reportedly codenamed "Llama Mountain," the rumored laptop-tablet hybrid is said to be really thin. As for the other details, you'll have to wait until Computex gets underway.

All we know about Broadwell at this stage is that, apart from delivering better CPU and GPU performance over its 22nm predecessor,  it's expected to be 30 percent more power efficient.

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Gigabyte U21MD is an Ultrabook, Tablet and Desktop Rolled Into One

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 05:22 PM PDT

Gigabyte U21MD When Docked

The 3-in-one comes with a docking station for desktop mode

Gigabyte is adding a new 11.6-inch convertible laptop to its U-series ultrabook line, the company said Thursday. Powered by a 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, the U21MD, as the upcoming device is called, sports a capacitive multitouch panel capable of being rotated 180 degrees.

When you first look at the U21MD, "new" is hardly the word that springs to mind, given its striking resemblance to the company's U2142 two-in-one ultrabook. The U21MD is essentially the U2142, but with a Haswell processor instead of an Ivy Bridge part. Also, unlike its predecessor, the new U21MD is not just limited to doubling as a tablet. Thanks to its D21 docking station, the 0.78-inches thick, 3-lbs heavy ultrabook can also be used as a desktop PC.  

"To turn the U21MD into a desktop, simply slot the laptop into the docking station(D21) and connect peripheral devices, including a monitor, keyboard and mouse," the Taiwanese PC vendor said in a press release Thursday. "You won't need to plug and unplug I/O ports repeatedly anymore! The D21 also provides excellent connectivity options such as HDMI, USB, and internet. Plug it in the D21, and enjoy your personal multimedia center."

The 3-in-one U21MD packs a Core i5-4200U 1.6-2.6GHz CPU, 1366x768 LCD, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1.5TB storage (512GB mSATA SSD plus 1TB HDD), 1.3MP camera, 802.11b/g/n,  Bluetooth V4.0 + LE and 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet. Other specs include two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports,  HDMI-out, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out, SD card reader, SIM card slot, and last but not the least, the all-important DC-in Jack Docking port.

The D21 docking station comes with two USB 2.0 ports, three USB 3.0 ports, HDMI1.4a, RJ45, Mic-in, Headphone-out and docking connector. Further, the dock also packs 30mm speaker drivers.

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Make My MMO: May 25 - June 1

Posted: 01 Jun 2014 10:00 AM PDT

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Make My MMO
This week in MMO crowdfunding news, we heard from Pathfinder devs on crafting as well as Guns of Icarus devs on how they managed to pull off two successful Kickstarter campaigns. EVE Online fans paid nearly $100k to Kickstart an internet spaceship history book, and Elite: Dangerous began its premium beta phase while fellow space sim sandbox Star Citizen delayed its dogfighting module release.

Finally, indie sandbox Trials of Ascension, fresh off its successful $40k crowdfunding campaign, announced a raffle that includes a demo pass, a Skype convo with the devs, and a free item from the ToA store.

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    One Shots: Mount up!

    Posted: 01 Jun 2014 08:00 AM PDT

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    Whether it's a real-world or fantasy version, we apparently can't resist showing off a sweet, sweet ride. This week's edition of One Shots is dedicated to all of your spiffy-looking mounts and the paint jobs that you had done to them while they were asleep.

    The first one comes from The Lurker, who might become one with his horse in EverQuest II: "Arriving at the magical teleportation spires in the Commonlands. Stepping into the magical wortex will dissolve even a Deathknight and restructure him in a distant land. Is it really safe? If I ride into it on my horse, will we arrive as a centaur? And must I then join the Centaur Herds in the Thundering Steppes? Is that how they came to be?"

    Get the picture in full Technicolor as well as several additional ones -- at no extra charge! -- all after the break.

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      The Daily Grind: Do MMOs make you feel old?

      Posted: 01 Jun 2014 06:00 AM PDT

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      WoWstar
      I did my due diligence and tried WildStar this weekend. I pretty much knew the game wasn't for me prior to logging in, but given my job and given a press account, yeah. I needed to test that hypothesis.

      I don't know if I'm just getting old or what, but the kindest thing I can say about WildStar is that it's over-caffeinated. I mean, come on. When an NPC looks at you and screams "HOLY SH*T, YOU LEVELED UP!" while virtual sci-fi confetti explodes all over your screen, it sets a certain tone.

      What about you, Massively readers? Do any particular MMOs make you feel old? Also, my lawn. Off it.

      Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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        Hyperspace Beacon: Beating the system in the new SWTOR event

        Posted: 31 May 2014 06:00 PM PDT

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        Hyperspace Beacon: Beating the system in the new SWTOR event
        ​I'm not a huge fan of gambling in general. "The house always wins" isn't a motto, it's the truth. But if you have fun while you're doing it, then it's fine that the house wins. However, I don't have fun playing most gambling games, especially the overly simplistic ones like slot machines. Some gambling establishments will claim to have the loosest slots in the business, but I can tell you that the slot machines in Club Vertigo and the Star Cluster Casino are not that loose. But there is a best way to play the game.

        On June 10th, Star Wars: The Old Republic launches Update 2.8: Spoils of War, and the casino event called the Festival of Splendor along with most of the patch already resides on the public test server. Over the last week or so, Voidmynx (a.k.a Laura Williams from Gamebreaker's The Republic and HSB Sci-Fi MMO Show) and I have tried multiple methods to beat the slots. And I believe we've found a decent one.

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          City of Steam preparing to overhaul crafting

          Posted: 31 May 2014 04:00 PM PDT

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          City of Steam
          City of Steam is, well, full steam ahead for its upcoming 2.6.1 patch. Mechanist Games said that the big focus of the patch will be an overhaul to the crafting system to make it easier to understand. The studio will be converting catalysts into a "valuable" substitute and will replace the Spiremarks currency with Bound Electrum when the update lands.

          Currently, the game has finished its first cross-server PvP bout and is challenging its playerbase to the aptly named Tower of Peril dungeon.

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