Logitech introduced Logitech® StreamCam, a new webcam designed with streamers and content creators in mind. StreamCam features 1080p/60 fps video, USB-C connectivity, and flexible mounting options. StreamCam is even more powerful when used with Logitech Capture. Capture unlocks features on StreamCam that automate exposure, framing, and stabilization, so creators can focus on making their best content.

"StreamCam is designed for today's creators, making it easier than ever for people to share their passion with the world," said Delphine Donne-Crock, general manager of Creativity and Productivity at Logitech. "Video has become a primary way for people to express themselves, and we're designing products that help people create amazing content."

StreamCam used with Logitech Capture software is ideal for streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Instagram, and more. This powerful combination offers features such as:

• Facial recognition smart focus and exposure to help you look great in every video
• AI-enabled smart framing so you always remain in view
• Image stabilization to deliver smooth video
• Full HD vertical video, perfect for viewing Instagram and Facebook stories on your mobile device
• Stereo and dual-mono audio setting for recording based on your preference

StreamCam is also supported on XSplit and Open Broadcaster Software (OBS).

Logitech StreamCam Pricing and Availability

Logitech StreamCam, which comes in either a white or graphite finish, will be available starting today on Logitech.com and other retailer sites in the U.S., France, Germany, UK, Spain and Italy for a suggested retail price of $169.99 and €159. Global availability is expected in early 2020.

Updates to Logitech Capture software

With the introduction of StreamCam, an updated version of Logitech Capture software will also be released for existing customers with added support for a beta version on macOS. The updated version will include capabilities such as Dark Mode, updated scene effects, live text overlays, and more. Logitech Capture is available at no cost at Logitech.com.

Specs

• 24-inch IPS LCD
• 1600 Nits Bright
• 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• Rec 709
• Wide Viewing Angle
• Daylight Viewable
• Exposure Assist
• OS3 Software
• 13.9 Pounds
• Portable
• I/O Ports:
• 2x 3G-SDI Inputs
• 2x 3G-SDI Outputs
• HDMI I/O
• Headphone Jack (Stereo)
• $2999 at https://www.adorama.com/smon2403hb.html

• 15.6 inch 4K Ultra HD Resolution Screen with 3840*2160 Resolution, 282 PPI.
• Apollo Lake X7-E3950 quad-core four-thread processor, up to 2.0GHz, HD Graphics 505 GPU.
• 8GB LPDDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD+M.2 SSD storage;
• 2.0MP front camera for photos and live chat
• Microsoft Windows 10 OS
• $479

https://www.giztop.com/tablet/chuwi-lapbook-plus-15-6-inch.html

Can be used to check your Rec 709 4K videos on road and simple editing (but really simple).

This one is for Xeons.

Yep, 2 CPUs, 6 channel memory for both. 7 full size slots can be absent in cheap consumer MB, but all else will be same.

Intel and AMD still want to trick people, just watch new 16 core AMD testing guides and how reviewers will tell you how nice is to have 2 channel memory (if you properly select benchmarks) . :-)

Base system

• 2.6GHz 6-core i7
• 3072 x 1920 IPS display, 500nits brightness tops, slimmer bezels means much more broken screens
• 16GB RAM (around $50 cost to Apple in parts, Apple asks $400 for it)
• 512GB SSD (around $40 cost to Apple in parts, Apple asks $200 for it)
• If you have any issue with SSD, it is impossible to restore data or repair SSD
• Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB GDDR6 (sic!) (around $70 cost to Apple in parts)
• Return to old keyboard (aka ones used in other notebooks)
• 100Wh battery, up to 11 hours of light video watching on low backlight
• $2400, only around 2-2.5x of comparable Windows note
• https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1520434-REG/apple_mvvj2ll_a_16_macbook_pro_late.html

Top system

• 2.4GHz 8‑core i9
• 3072 x 1920 IPS display, 500nits brightness tops
• 64GB RAM (around $200 cost to Apple in parts)
• 8TB of SSD storage (around $500 cost to Apple in parts)
• If you have any issue with SSD, it is impossible to restore data or repair SSD
• Radeon Pro 5500M with 8GB of GDDR6 (around $200 cost to Apple in parts)
• Return to old keyboard (aka ones used in other notebooks)
• 100Wh battery, up to 11 hours of light video watching on low backlight
• $6100, at least this one is better and match current Apple smartphones margins

Cooling had been improved, but for top configs it is absolutely not enough with it's single heatpipes for CPU and GPU.
Even much cheaper Xiaomi Notebook Pro this year offers double the cooling with lighter heat output.
Horrible heat design again, Apple!

• Chip is Amlogic 905X-H (H means that it has licenses to decode DTS and Dolby Digital)
• Work on official Android TV 8.1 with later free upgrade to 9.0
• It is also cheapest good Netflix 4K/HD client working without hacks
• They told that updated Wi-Fi to 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac 2.4/5ghz
• If you are in US look at Walmart deal -https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/256099#Comment_256099
• Otherwise use joybuy - https://www.joybuy.com/product/650219828.html
• Use coupon for new users at BF - NEWBF5D to make it 54.99

• 15.6″ FHD display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• 4 core i8 CPU up to 4.0GHz
• NVIDIA GeForce MX150
• 8-16GB dual channel 2400MHz DDR4 RAM
• 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
• one free SATA SSD slot for SSD or HDD
• Dolby Atmos support
• 60 Wh battery
• Connectors - HDMI, 2 х USB 3.0, 2 х USB Type-C, 3,5-mm headphones out
• 360,7 х 243,6 х 15,9mm
• 1,95 kg
• Prices
  • i7 + 16GB + 256GB: CNY 6999 ($1073)
  • i7 + 8GB + 256GB: CNY 6399 ($981)
  • i5 + 8GB + 256GB: CNY 5599 ($858)

Specs

• Threadripper 2 will have two models - 2990X and 2970X
• 12nm Zen+ architecture
• 64Mb cache
• 2990X will have 32 cores/ 64 threads
• 2970X will have 28 cores/ 48 threads
• Nominal frequency will be 3.0Ghz
• Turbo boost frequency will be 3,4-4.2Ghz
• 4 channel memory
• 60+4 PCI-E lines
• 250W TDP
• R4/X399 platform
• Available since August 2018

So far data are as follows:

• Models, advanced performance
  • Ryzen 7 2700X (3700/4300)
  • Ryzen 7 2700 (3200/4100)
• Models, mainstream
  • Ryzen 5 2600X (3600/4250)
  • Ryzen 5 2600 (3400/3900)
• Average performance premium will be at 10-15%, closer to 10%
• All CPU will still require expensive fast DDR4 memory
• Announcement around April
• Availability - April, May
• First they try to push more premium models
• Will be compatible with existing AM4 motherboards
• Top two R7 models will have issues with cheap motherboards due to power
• Available at https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-Processor-Wraith-Cooler/dp/B07B428M7F/

Specs

• Intel Core i5-8265U (Intel Core i7-8565U for advanced variant)
• 256Gb SSD (512GB SSD for advanced variant)
• 8Gb DDR4 RAM
• Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU
• 14" IPS FullHD panel
• 2x USB 3.0 ports, USB 2.0 port, HDMI port
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth
• $580 (advanced variant - $725)
• Fast charging
• 1.5kg
• June 1 availability

• Five-layer effects and keying engine
• 8-Bit, 4:2:2 Video Processing
• Up to 1080p60 Resolution Support
• HDCP Support
• Multi-viewer preview monitor
• Aux output for a different video feed
• Automatic video switching
• 18-channel digital audio mixer with effects
• Can Start & Stop Atomos recorders
• iPad remote control app available
• Ultra-mobile, lightweight, and efficient
• $1995 USD at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1542680-REG/roland_v_8hd_multi_format_hdmi_video.html

• 14nm
• 56 cores, 112 thread
• 5,1Ghz
• TDP at 665W (real consumption can be more!)

This will be common reality of workstation level processors in 2-3 years.

64 core 7nm Threadripper real peak consumption will be also around 500-600 watts (despite 280 W TDP). 32 core model peaks at 450-470 watts already.

TRX40 chipset diagram

AMD moved to PCIe 4.0, almost ell else is downgrade from x399, for example it removes 4 PCIe lines going directly from CPU to SSD and reroute them to chipset.

It is ZERO reason to put 8 PCIe lines (and they are v4.0!) to such bad chipset and with CPU having so much PCIe lines by itself.

If you look at this you will see how mighty is CPU, but how shitty is AMD TRX40 chipset.

In reality it is even less features and more restrictions than consumer X570 one. But this allows AMD to get huge profits,

2x3.5" bays and up to 5x2.5" places

3 x 140mm Pure Wings 2 fans

We got to this from strongest proponents of closed design (Silent Base 800 and later Dark Base 900)

On Intel platform memory speed (outside heavy rendering / ray tracing and simple data compression) plays minor role. So, normally people just select simple stock 2400Mhz CL17 memory for any modern Intel chip.

On Ryzen platform due to cache design, memory controller design and internal bus clock dependency on memory clock, memory speed plays significant role even on tasks not directly related to memory intensive transfers. It make real sense to either overclock 2400Mhz memory or just use manufacturer overclocked module.

Present economics thing

Normally market has three-four niches.

First one is simple barebones memory, usually 2400Mhz CL17 ala

Second is advanced/normal gamers niche with some simple heatsinks added for marketing purpose ala

Third is fancy looking stupid gamers one

And final can be manufacturer overclocked memory (3000Mhz and higher). See sample in next section.

Consequence of memory cartel formation

As three leading manufacturers formed cartel they managed to hike memory chips prices 2x-3x (their manufacturing cost also dropped around 2 times in same time for same amount of capacity).

Consequence of this is that retailers were hit with demand restriction. And it produced fun situation.

Basic 8gbx2 2400Mhz CL17 memory kit can be $162

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1K65AV1204&cm_re=ddr4_16gb_kit--9SIA1K65AV1204--Product

And advanced extreme overclocked 3600Mhz CL19 kit can be $165

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232696&cm_re=ddr4_16gb_kit--20-232-696--Product

Gap between different kits dropped a lot.

Video specifics and general considerations

One thing frequently ignored is height of fancy memory modules ala

Such modules can have issues with some CPU coolers.
Even if they do not interfere with cooler they can reduce it's performance partially blocking fan intake and make airflow worse around RAM and MOSFETS area.

As for video specifics, outside Ryzen I suggest to get more memory instead of faster/more fancy one if you are on Intel. Adobe Premiere and Resolve are very badly optimized for low memory usage and like to put their buffers and lot of garbage in memory. Thing made by small teams, like Edius and Magix products, can feel much better on low memory setups.

In US for Ryzen it is simpler to get some fancy overclocked memory as it is almost free and saves time. Outside US and in case of money issues you can look for original Samsung and Hynix DDR4 2400Mhz sticks. They come from memory makers and usually overclock quite good with any modern BIOS.

Ideally is to have 32GB of RAM, of course. But in present prices you can get away with even 8GB for initial stage (and not using thing like Resolve with 4K) or 16GB. RAM prices are expected to come down and it can be as much as 4 times reduction.

Specific stick models

In US it is lot of fancy G.SKILL / Corsair and such things, see above. Or can look for original Samsung and Hynix DDR4 2400Mhz sticks. One of the problems of original OEM sticks can be packing, as they can come without any good plastic / box pack. This can result in physical damage or static electricity damage. So another option is Kingston/Apacer sticks that usually have good package.

Usually I suggest to check Kingston HyperX FURY Black sticks/kits outside US. They are cheap, and come normally with pretested memory chips and good timings/overclock potential. And does not look like dumb gamers shit.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1503196-REG/loupedeck_ldct_photo_editing_console.html

• Support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbit mode.
• Lack any additionally power connector, does not support PD, this is bad

Issue is that it is extremely few devices with support of such mode.

Now filling all boards lists with data.

X299 chipset diagram

If you look at this you see quite underwhelming stuff, it is still much better than AMD chipset as provides 24 PCIe 3.0 lines.
Link to CPU is still same slow DMI 3.0 (PCI 3.0 x4 total only).
But other than extra 2 SATA ports it is identical in every way to consumer Z270-Z370 chipsets.
Can check yourself at https://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/21493/intel-lga1151-z170-z270-z370-and-z390-motherboard-selection-for-video-editors#Item_18

http://www.hwbattle.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=cpumbram&wr_id=169038&ckattempt=2

Lot of high speed HBM memory - 16GB, nice calc performance.

Specs

• Intel Atom x7-E3950 processor
• 15.6 inch, 4K UHD IPS display with HDR support and 100% sRGB color gamut
• 8GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 256GB M.2 SSD
• Free second M.2 slot
• 36.5 Wh battery
• 802.11ac WiFi
• Bluetooth 4.0
• USB 3.0, USB 2.0, micro HDMI, headset, and power jacks
• MicroSD card reader (Up to 128GB)
• 2.0MP webcam
• Stereo speakers
• 3.4 pounds
• $440 at https://www.gearbest.com/ultrabooks/pp_009843682213.html

Such thing is usable if you need it as machine to check footage in detail on place and backup footage fast to large M.2 SSDs.

Cranked up fan speeds (you wanted thin and small case? No? Fuck you!)

• $800 for Core i3 /8GB / 128 soldered SSD (price of Ryzen 8 core desktop with 16GB RAM/480GB SSD if you look carefully for deal)

Kickstarter page coming soon.

Make correction that leak is on big AMD fan channel :-) So, some stuff is not fully correct :-) Use logic that guess that.

• AMD Radeon RX 3080
  • $249
  • 8GB GDDR6
  • Performance ala Vega 64 + 15%
  • Competitor for RTX 2070 or GTX 1080
  • 150W TDP
  • Navi 10 chip
• AMD Radeon RX 3070
  • $199
  • 8GB GDDR6
  • performance ala Vega 56
  • Competitor for RTX 2060 or GTX 1070
  • 120W TDP
  • Navi 12 chip
• AMD Radeon RX 3060
  • $129
  • 4GB GDDR6
  • performance ala RX 580
  • Competitor for RTX 2050 or GTX 1060
  • 75W TDP, no external power connector
  • Navi 12 chip

• LGA 2066
• Designed for Cascade Lake-X
• PCIe 3.0 still

• Lack of SD card reader
• 2 core underpowered CPU
• LPDDR3 in 2018
• Only two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3 and all else also)
• Prone to failure keyboard from Mac Pros (as Apple want to get more service income)
• 3.5mm noisy audio jack
• 13.3 higher res screen
• Very bad cooling
• Reduced battery
• Apple started to use cheaper, third grade aluminum
• T2 chip to prevent any third party repairs
• 1.25kg
• Cheapest modes start at $1199 (it is price of 6 core Windows machines)