Alan Cheslow: The Associated Press: Power-sipping cell phone displays come closer

June 6th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
The Associated Press: Power-sipping cell phone displays come closer – http://www.google.com/hostedn…
"Qualcomm's "mirasol" displays are different from regular color LCDs because they don't shine with their own light. Instead, they reflect ambient light. Tiny mirrors move in the screens to manipulate light in much the same way that a peacock's plumage gets its scintillating hues.
The mirrors consume power only when they're moving, so mirasol screens can show a static image with very little battery drain. They share this ability with "electronic ink" displays used in e-book reader devices like the Kindle from Amazon.com Inc. However, unlike e-ink displays, mirasol displays can quickly change from one image to the next and show video." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Green Technology: More Energy Saving Computers on the Way, by Steven Castle – Electronic House Info and Answers

June 6th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Green Technology: More Energy Saving Computers on the Way, by Steven Castle – Electronic House Info and Answers – http://www.electronichouse.com/article…
"The new efficiency standards for desktop and notebook computers go into effect July 1, 2009, while those for computer displays under 30 inches goes into effect Oct. 30 and standards for displays of 30 to 60 inches take effect on January 30, 2010." – Alan Cheslow

Alan Cheslow: Sigma Designs signs on CE partners for whole-home networking

June 6th, 2009
Alan Cheslow
Sigma Designs signs on CE partners for whole-home networking – http://www.cedmagazine.com/News-Si…
"CedMagazine.com – June 03, 2009
System-on-a-chip provider Sigma Designs announced strategic partnerships with original design manufacturers (ODMs) Alpha Networks Inc., GigaFast and Gemtek.
As a result of these partnerships, Sigma said each ODM will offer a coax to Ethernet bridge product" – Alan Cheslow


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