Asia Express - Computing
Desktop PC and Motherboard Trends at Computex 2012
June 08, 2012
Performance enhancement to be brought by Windows 8 + Ivy Bridge next generation computing platform is forecasted to be the spotlight at Computex 2012. More details regarding Windows 8 are projected to be revealed by Microsoft at Computex 2012. USB3.0 transmission interface has become one of the standard features; nevertheless, with increasing needs for A/V transmission, will Apple's Thunderbolt become the next generation transmission standard can be observed at Computex 2012. Changes brought by the launch of cloud computing services by major branded vendors such as Acer and Lenovo in desktop PCs should merit a closer look. Rising A/V entertainment applications are expected to be unveiled with the introduction of Windows 8, advances of transmission interface, and emergence of cloud computing services.