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ASUS G75VW is world’s first notebook to sport Broadcom 802.11ac WiFi, we go hands-on (video)
Author: Trixi Anderson
In the back corner of ASUS’ brightly lit Computex booth there’s a simulated gamer’s lair, complete with dim LED lighting, the sound of frequent gun fire and a small handful of nondescript gaming notebooks. The G75VW is one such device, but in addition to the Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GTX 670M and massive 17.3-inch LCD, this otherwise standard portable rig includes one very important distinction: it’s the very first of its kind to pack 802.11ac WiFi. Approaching gigabit Ethernet speeds, this 5th-generation WiFi-equipped notebook supports up to 900Mbps of wireless throughput — though we certainly wouldn’t expect to see such speeds smack in the middle of a tech trade show exhibition hall. Instead, the device performed within the 200-400Mbps range, only jumping beyond that upper limit for a second or two during our demo.
You can’t get 802.11ac without a properly equipped router, so we weren’t surprised to see an ASUS RT-AC66U positioned an inch away from the lappy’s rear. Computex may be an appropriate venue to launch the first 802.11ac-capable computer, but it’s certainly not the best place to demo any flavor of wireless technology, so we look forward to putting the new spec through its paces in a slightly less saturated setting. For now, you can get a closer look at the router and G75VW gaming system in our gallery below, followed by our hands-on video just after the break.
ASUS G75VW is world’s first notebook to sport Broadcom 802.11ac WiFi, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Engadget’s Holiday Blues-buster 2011: win an iPad 2 16GB WiFi, courtesy of Broadcom!
Author: Alexander McQueen
Engadget’s Holiday Blues-buster 2011: win an iPad 2 16GB WiFi, courtesy of Broadcom! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Rambus, Broadcom sign licensing deal, agree to share toys
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It never hurts to stop arguing, hug it out and agree on a patent licensing deal. Today, Rambus — which has a history of litigating against chip makers it feels are have violated its intellectual property rights and filed a complaint against Broadcom to the International Trade Commission in 2010 — signed a licensing deal that resolved previous claims for Broadcom’s technology. In the statement, Rambus said it will license its patent for integrated circuits used in chips made by Broadcom. The company did not disclose any financial details related to the deal, or which technology would be part of the agreement, though Broadcom is typically renowned for its wireless networking chips which are often found in WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular-capable devices. In other news, Rambus and Broadcom have added each other as Xbox Live friends and gotten to level 36 in Modern Warfare 3 co-op gameplay.
Rambus, Broadcom sign licensing deal, agree to share toys originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Engadget’s Holiday Blues-buster 2011: win a Roku 2 courtesy of Broadcom!
Author: Ang Nguyen
It’s the holiday season, so how about tossing a few miracles your direction? We have five absolutely top-notch gadgets that we want to hand out to our readers this week, so we’re introducing our Holiday Blues-Buster Giveaway! So here’s the deal: we’ll be offering a different piece of Grade-A circuitry every day from now until Friday, and you’ll be eligible to enter each one (one time per day).
We’re starting off the week with a bang: Broadcom is on a quest to “connect everything,” and will have three items up for grabs. Today’s feature is the Roku 2! Just make sure you check out the rules past the break, and leave a comment below. If you don’t win today, don’t fret — you’ll have four more chances coming. Good luck!
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Engadget’s Holiday Blues-buster 2011: win a Roku 2 courtesy of Broadcom! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Broadcom unveils smaller, more power efficient 40nm NFC chips
Author: Charity Woods
Broadcom is really throwing its weight behind this whole NFC thing. Its new family of BCM2079x chips have moved to a 40nm manufacturing process which cuts power use by 90-percent and board size by 40-percent. Broadcom claims they’re the smallest and most power efficient NFC chips on the market — and we’re not in any position to refute that assertion. The company’s Maestro tools have also been upgraded to let their NFC chips speak to a device’s Bluetooth and WiFi radios. This could be used to quickly pair with other gadgets using Bluetooth or stream media to a connected television. For more details check out the PR after the break.
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Broadcom unveils smaller, more power efficient 40nm NFC chips originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Broadcom buys NetLogic Microsystems for $3.7b in cash, hopes to add more processors to lineup
Author: Mark Jeffries
You’ve probably never heard of NetLogic Microsystems, but you can bet that its technologies may very well end up in your next smartphone, tablet or vehicle. Broadcom has just announced its intentions to pick up the aforesaid company for a cool $ 3.7 billion in cash, with the “definitive merger agreement” already approved by the boards of both. According to Broadcom, the deal will extend its portfolio with “a number of critical new product lines and technologies, including knowledge-based processors, multi-core embedded processors, and digital front-end processors,” and according to a televised CNBC interview with president and CEO Scott McGregor, he’s hoping to extend Broadcom’s reach in the automotive industry. His view? We’re getting dangerously close to streaming television (and more) to a serious quantity of motorcars, but beyond wild aspirations, there doesn’t seem to be too many hard plans being made public. The full release is hosted up after the break.
Broadcom buys NetLogic Microsystems for $ 3.7b in cash, hopes to add more processors to lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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No Comments »ASUS Eee PC 1005PR shipping to some customers without Broadcom Crystal HD chip
Author: Stefanie Jenkins
We’ve definitely had some hit-or-miss experiences with the Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator chip in various Atom-powered netbooks, but it sounds like some Eee PC 1005PR buyers are having a different sort of bad day entirely, as ASUS is apparently shipping some systems without the chip installed at all. That’s at least the word according to several reviews on Amazon, and ASUS is apparently directing people to return the machines for a refund or replacement. We’d recommend holding off for a tick if you were in the market, and if you’ve already thrown down the cash, well, now might be a good time to double-check that Device Manager.
ASUS Eee PC 1005PR shipping to some customers without Broadcom Crystal HD chip originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Broadcom increases Google Android muscle
Author: Markus Smith
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