VR-Zone Technology News | Stuff for the Geeks! Issue #10

March 8th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zone

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Lite-On eNAU608 Slim External DVD/CD Writer Review at
Overclockers Online
The Daily VR-Zone News Description: Overall, I’m very pleased with the eNAU608.
With netbooks not coming equipped with optical drives
Summary - 08 Mar 2011 by default the eNAU608 provides a great alternative. It is
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--08- slim and easy to carry around and gives you reasonable
mar-2011/11518.html performance. It is not nearly the fastest or most advanced drive
March 8th, 2011 out on the market, but if you don’t need Blu-Ray than this has
it all.
Evercool Buffalo CPU Cooler @ TestFreaks
Description: We haven’t done many CPU cooler reviews here
on TestFreaks, but I hope to change that, at least add some
more from time to time. Evercool sent me two for review
recently and that first I’ve got for you is the Buffalo that’s
In today's news roundup: Reviews of AMD's latest dual-GPU compatible with LGA1156 and LGA1136 platforms. The Buffalo
graphics card, the Radeon HD 6990, have started flooding is a rather small aluminum and heatpipe style cooler with a
the Internet; Intel announces the launch of its new Core vPro bright red fan on it, and for its size it performs admirably well.
processors; a leaked Blackberry roadmap reveals plans for an
AMD Radeon HD 6990 Antilles Video Card @ Benchmark
OS 7 sometime in November this year; Adobe hopes to bypass
Reviews
Apple's 'no Flash' stance with a new tool that features the
Description: If you're an enthusiast gamer who demands
capability to covert basic Flash files into code recognizable
only the highest level of performance that far surpasses
by iOS; Japanese fighting game ?gon Mus?kyoku has been
mainstream standards, then it's your lucky day because the
confirmed to be receiving a sequel, hopefully in time for
AMD Radeon HD 6990, code named Antilles, was designed to
Comiket, and Angry Birds continues to top the PSN charts for
do exactly that. Using a new VLIW4 shader core architecture
the month of February.
and equipped with 4GB GDDR5 256-bit video frame buffer,
Hardware News: dual Cayman GPUs offer a total of 3072 stream processors.
Intel launches Core vPro processors While the Radeon HD 6990 accomplishes the performance
Description: Intel has announced its 2nd generation Intel of two Radeon HD 6970's in CrossFireX, AMD also adds
Core vPro processors, which it says will do great things for accelerated multimedia playback and transcoding, AMD
technologies such as cloud computing and virtualisation. HD3D stereoscopic technology, and support for the 3D Blu-
ray multi-view CODEC (MVC). The AMD Radeon HD 6990
Plextor M2 Series 128GB SATA 6Gbps Marvell SSD Review @ utilizes several new MSAA modes including Enhanced Quality
Legit Reviews Anti-Aliasing (EQAA), which Benchmark Reviews tests in
Description: Plextor is probably best known for their optical some of the most popular DirectX-11 video games.
drives so it may come as a surprise to some that they also
offer SSDs in their product line. Their most recent line is the AMD Radeon HD 6990 Launch Preview @ Rage3D.com
M2 series which features a Marvell controller and a 6Gbps Description: AMD launches the Radeon HD 6990 graphics
interface. We've got our hands on the 128GB version and we'll card, a monstrous behemoth of power and performance from
see how it stacks up against the other drives we have tested. Team Red. Two Cayman XT GPU cores, 4GB of RAM, 5
At first blush, the specifications for read and write, 420 MB/ TFLOPs of compute performance, out-of-the box Eyefinity 5
s and 210 MB/s respectively, don't seem all that amazing capabilities and stonking BIOS Overclock mode give all the
compared to the newest SandForce drives emerging that hit signs that AMD is not happy to settle for second best - they
above 500 MB/s on both fronts. However, as we have seen with earned the performance crown with the HD 5970, and they
SandForce controllers, they rely on data compression to boost plan to keep it.
speed so depending on the type of data being transferred, the

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Gainward GeForce GTX 570 Phantom Review @ TweakPC.de I’d share that with you today, so read on to learn what I learned
(German) about how the new Service Pack affects your system.
Description: (Machine translation) There is a new series at You’ve got better things to do than wait in traffic - Google
Gainward: Phantom. Big, strong and black! We took a look at Mobile Blog
the Gainward GeForce GTX 570 Phantom. Description: Ever been stuck in traffic, only to find out you’d
MSI GeForce N570GTX Twin Frozr II Review (German) have been better off going a bit out of your way to take a
Description: (Machine translation) Along with the Radeon HD less congested route? If you’re like me, you probably hear the
6950 and 6970 of the GeForce GTX 570 is currently probably traffic report telling you what you already know: traffic is bad
the most interesting high-end graphics card. The performance on the road you’re currently on, and you should have taken
is extremely high, but the price still tolerable and significantly another. It doesn’t need to be this way, and we want to help. So
lower than the current top model of the fastest GeForce GTX we’re happy to announce that Google Maps Navigation (Beta)
580th This can already deliver the reference design of the GTX will now automatically route you around traffic. With more
570 from NVIDIA in terms of volume consumption and very than 35 million miles driven by Navigation users every day,
good values. this should add up to quite a bit of time saved!
AMD Radeon HD 6990 4GB Dual GPU Video Card Review @ Adobe Hopes Wallaby Can Vault Apple’s Flash Blockade
Legit Reviews Description: Adobe appears to be switching its strategy
Description: The AMD Radeon HD 6990 4GB lived up to and launching new products that can cope with Apple’s
AMD's marketing hype and proved itself to be the fastest restrictions. The first major example: Wallaby, a system it
graphics card in the world. It easily beat out the Radeon HD is launching today to convert basic Flash files — such as
5970 2GB, the previous dual-GPU video card by AMD, and animations and banner ads — into code that will work on iOS.
the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 single-GPU video card. With Android Hit Hard by Malware, Google Fights Back
a massive 4GB of memory and two Cayman-class GPUs on a Description: It seems that I’m here reporting about a major
single PCB we aren't surprised by the performance numbers problem with Android at least once every few weeks – whether
we are seeing from the Radeon HD 6990. it’s their painful text bug or their microSD security issue.
Consumer Electronics and Software news: While these issues have been far from minor, they nevertheless
pale in comparison to the most recent hole in the Anroid
Kazaa Disses Apple, Debuts Web-Based Music Streaming
system. That hole is made up of a simple security issue . . .
Service For iOS, Android
that happened to let 260,000 users download malware via 58
Description: Atrinsic, the direct and online search marketing
different malicious applications.
agency that acquired the assets of former P2P sharing
tool Kazaa a couple of months ago, is trying to drum up Gaming news
some attention for the digital music subscription service this Umineko Fighting Game Gets Sequel
morning. In a press release, the company posits that there’s Description: Ryukishi07, the creator for Umineko no Naku
been a ‘breakthrough’ for iPhone and iPad (and Android) users Koro Ni had announced that a sequel for its fighting
because its service is now ‘accessible on iOS devices’ simply by game spinoff: Ougon Musoukyoku 2 has been green-lit for
visiting Kazaa.com. production.
Blackberry roadmap leaked including OS 7 in November Open Fire on the Homefront Multiplayer Trailer
Description: Blackberry is an outfit with more leaks than Description: Home is where the war is in THQ's upcoming
Wales. Last year there were shedloads of leaks and roadmaps military FPS, and in the latest trailer for Homefront, developer
which ended up in the press. Kaos Studios provides a peek at the CoD-meets-Battlefield
Asus RT-N56U Gigabit Router Review @ Tweaknews mayhem that awaits in the game's multiplayer. Flank the jump
Description: Asus' RT-N56U router has unique, elegant for the video
styling with an impressive feature set to go along with it. Angry Birds continues PSN domination in February
The slim, antenna-free design allows the unit to be tucked Description: The PlayStation Store had some noteworthy
away just about anywhere, while the simultaneous dual- releases in February: Explodemon, Stacking, Bionic
band connectivity is ready for the most demanding of home Commando Rearmed 2. But none of these new releases
networks. managed to chart in PSN's monthly sales numbers. Instead,
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Performance Analysis @ TestFreaks you'll see some familiar names on the top 5 list, including
Description: Windows 7 is the best Windows yet, at least that’s Angry Birds, which continues its second month of bestselling
my opinion of it. Think what you like, you’re entitled to your sales.
own opinion of course. I’m not going to get into an arguing
match with you about Win 7 and XP, Vista, OSX etc, this is
not what this article is for, take it elsewhere please. If you Genius Launches SlimStar
want to know more about how Windows 7 Service Pack 1 might
affect your computer then this is where you want to be. I’ve
8000 Wireless Keyboard-
taken quite a bit of time to run many test on three separate Mouse Combo
computers with Windows 7 installed, both 32bit and 64bit Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/genius-launches-slimstar-8000-
versions. From my experience I’ve learned a bit and I thought wireless-keyboard-mouse-combo/11520.html

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March 8th, 2011

Taipei-based Genius has released the SlimStar 8000 wireless
desktop combo in North America. Powered by three AAA
batteries, the mouse and keyboard connects to the PC via a
2.4GHz wireless technology USB adapter.

Turbo Mode: Data transfer rates up to 260 MB/s
The new USB 3.0 SSD18C3 is a true Solid State Drive,
Taipei-based Genius has released the SlimStar 8000 wireless based on high quality NAND flash memory. It includes an
desktop combo in North America. Powered by three AAA innovative device driver engineered to dramatically enhance
batteries, the mouse and keyboard connects to the PC via USB transfer speeds. Once installed, the SSD will switch into
a 2.4GHz wireless technology USB adapter. The keyboard Turbo mode, boosting data transfer speeds up to an incredible
is spill-proof and has various multimedia buttons whilst the 260 MB/s when connected to a USB 3.0 port. This exceptional
mouse has a 1200 dpi optical sensor, and a Magic Roller scroll performance makes the SSD an ideal storage solution for read-
wheel. The SlimStar 8000 is available through authorized intensive applications; even an entire DVD movie takes a mere
retailers and e-tailers at a MSRP of US24.90. 15 seconds to process. Also compatible with USB 2.0, the
News via [Techconnect] SSD18C3 ensures that users will be able to transfer files on
computers not yet equipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port.

Transcend Unveils SSD18C3
Portable SSD Extra durable with rubberized exterior
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/transcend-unveils-ssd18c3-portable- Due to the absence of moving parts, the SSD18C3's internal
ssd/11519.html SSD runs silent and cool, and can withstand excessive shock
March 8th, 2011 or vibration. To add more durability, the SSD is housed in a
vibration-absorbing and slip-resistant silicone outer shell. Its
robust housing and shockproof storage technology make the
SSD18C3 perfect for users who need high performance on the
go, without having to worry about accidental impact damage.
Aabout the size of a deck of pokerbout the size of a deck of
poker playing cards, the SSD18C3 is ultra light and easy to
Transcend has announced the SSD18C3 Portable SSD. carry.
Measuring 98.7 x 65.7 x 17.45mm and weighing 70g, the
compact portable drive features a "vibration-absorbing and
slip-resistant" silicone case, One Touch auto-backup button, a One Touch auto-backup & JetFlash Elite software
MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, and delivers data transfer speeds
The SSD18C3 offers an array of state-of-the-art features,
up to 260Mb/s via its USB 3.0 interface. The SSD18C3
including an extremely convenient One Touch auto-backup
Portable SSD, backed by a three year warranty, is available in
button. The One Touch backup system, which can be enabled
64Gb and 128Gb capacities at MSRPs of US$224 and US$448
with the preloaded Backup Manager software, allows users
respectively.
to instantly backup and synchronize their data with one easy
TRANSCEND PRESS RELEASE button press. Users can also download Transcend's exclusive
JetFlash Elite data management tools to help them use
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader their SSD more productively, such as for automatic website
in memory and storage products, today announced a new authentication, or checking non web-based email accounts
addition to its SSD family, the SSD18C3 Portable Solid State remotely just by plugging the SSD into any computer with
Drive. The new portable SSD combines the benefits of USB 3.0 Internet access.
with all the performance and durability advantages of solid-
state technology, providing unparalleled speed and stability
that conventional portable hard drives cannot compete with.

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Transcend's new SSD18C3 Solid State Drive is now available
for a suggested price of US $224 for the 64 GB model and US
$448 for the 128 GB model.
Asus launches Brazos
iPhone 4 64GB found in Hong powered Eee PCs
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-launches-brazos-powered-eee-
Kong? pcs/11517.html
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/iphone-4-64gb-found-in-hong- March 8th, 2011
kong-/11516.html
March 8th, 2011

One of the last companies to announce its Brazos powered
While we are unsure if Apple did actually made a iPhone 4 netbooks/ultra slim notebooks is Asus and although the
with 64 GB capacity, this has started to pop up in one of the company was late, it has as of today added two new models
grey market in Hong Kong in limited quantity, according to with AMD's E-350 and C-50 dual core processors to its Eee PC
the seller. range. The models are the Eee PC 1015B and 1215B where the
1015B is a 10-inch model and the 1215B is a 12-inch model.

One of the last companies to announce its Brazos powered
netbooks/ultra slim notebooks is Asus and although the
company was late, it has as of today added two new models
with AMD's E-350 and C-50 dual core processors to its Eee PC
range. The models are the Eee PC 1015B and 1215B where the
1015B is a 10-inch model and the 1215B is a 12-inch model.
The Eee PC 1015B is of course the model with the dual core
1GHz C-50 processor and it's based on Asus' traditional Eee
PC design. Optionally Asus will offer the 1015B with a single
core C-30 APU, but it won't be available in all markets. The
Eee PC 1215B on the other hand comes with a 1.6GHz dual core
TAccording to a Hong Kong site, this suspicious variant of the E-350 APU as standard and is based on Asus' larger 12-inch
iPhone 4 was first discovered in Sin Tak, one of the biggest Eee PC chassis which so far have been limited to a couple of
grey market in Hong Kong. The seller claims that these are models combining Atom processors and Nvidia ION graphics.
engineered models and are only available in small quantities. Again, Asus will offer the 1215B with the option of a C-50 or
C-30 APU, but as previously, only in some markets.

On the back of the phone, it states iPhone XXGB, which
some might find familiar. Leaked prototype which Gizmodo
bought, ring any bells? Furthermore, besides stating 64GB in
the screen under capacity, the model is 995-6049LL. Common features between the two models include HDMI
output, USB 3.0 connectivity (an optional feature available
So is this really a leaked prototype from Apple? If it is, is Apple only on some SKUs), Bluetooth 3.0 and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
venturing into 64GB iPhones for future models? as well as a built in webcam with a manual iris shutter. Asus
claims up to 8.5h battery life for both models which seems to
be pretty much on par with many of its Atom powered Eee PC

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models, although not quite as good as the most power frugal for up to five displays using AMD Eyefinity multi-display
models we've seen. No word on pricing or availability of either technology, with six display support possible via DisplayPort
model as yet, but we'd expect them to be priced competitively. 1.2 components available for purchase later this year.3 The
AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics cards also feature a dual-
BIOS toggle switch, allowing enthusiast gamers to unlock
AMD Radeon HD 6990 Antilles the card and rev up the clocks and voltages for even more
Review Roundup! performance.4 Finally, AMD HD3D technology provides a
cutting-edge stereoscopic 3D gaming and movie experience,
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/amd-radeon-hd-6990-antilles-review-
thanks to HDMI 1.4a support.5
roundup-/11515.html
March 8th, 2011 “Packing more raw performance than any consumer graphics
card ever created, the AMD Radeon HD 6990 provides the
latest for the ultimate gaming advantage,” said Matt Skynner,
corporate vice president and general manager, GPU division,
AMD. “Coupled with AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology,
AMD PowerTune power management and AMD HD3D, this
card is so powerful it can take on even the most demanding
The prodiguous penguins @ VR-Zone have not got their wings ultra-enthusiast tasks.”
on a Radeon 6990 yet - apparently there are only 2 pieces of
this monstrous card (both on/off the shelves of 2 popular Sim Leading Graphics with second-generation
Lim Square retail shops) in sunny Singapore. Nevertheless till DirectX 11-capable Technology
then, we've compiled a list of choice reviews/reactions around
• New AMD PowerTune technology: Designed to
the web about our latest 12.4inch king of the (performance)
perform real-time intelligent power management, AMD
hill / your new third leg...
PowerTune technology on the AMD Radeon HD 6990
AMD Extends Graphics Performance Lead, Launches World’s automatically enables higher clock speeds and faster
Fastest Graphics Card… AGAIN! performance in the hottest games.1
• Increased memory for higher image quality: With 4GB
of ultra-fast GDDR5 memory, gamers can enjoy superior
detail in their favorite games, even on up to five
simultaneous displays.
• The Ultimate Visual Experience™: As AMD’s most
advanced DirectX® 11-capable GPU, AMD Radeon HD
6990 graphics processors also enable an exceptional
game play experience in DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10,
DirectX® 10.1 and OpenGL titles in single card or multi-
card AMD CrossFireX™ configurations.6
• Improved image quality: Advanced anti-aliasing features
enable dramatically enhanced image quality for
intensely realistic gaming. Enhanced-Quality Anti-
Aliasing (EQAA) uses a new sampling technique to
AMD Radeon™ HD 6990 utilizes sophisticated AMD help improve visual quality, while Morphological Anti-
PowerTune intelligent power management technology, Aliasing (MLAA) uses DirectCompute acceleration to
delivers native support for wraparound 5x1 gaming with AMD provide anti-aliasing on any DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10,
Eyefinity technology or DirectX® 11 application.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. —3/8/2011
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the launch of the An Immersive Gaming Experience with
fastest graphics card in the world, the AMD Radeon™ HD AMD Eyefinity Technology and Advanced
6990, packing so much raw performance it delivered a new Display Options
single graphics card world record score of P11865 in the
industry standard 3DMark11 benchmark1. AMD Radeon HD • Simple, flexible, affordable multi-display computing
6990 graphics cards are available immediately from retailers with AMD Eyefinity technology: Providing an
worldwide, with select models starting at US $699 MSRP. expanded and more immersive field of view, AMD
Designed for the power gamer, AMD Radeon HD 6990 Eyefinity technology continues to be the most affordable
graphics cards include AMD’s second-generation, Microsoft multi-display solution available, offering dozens of
DirectX® 11-capable architecture, advanced image quality possible configurations of up to five simultaneous
features for the best looking games, and AMD PowerTune displays.2 New to the AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics
intelligent technology to enable higher clock speeds and faster processor is the ability to configure up to five monitors
gaming. The AMD Radeon HD 6990 offers the ultimate in in portrait mode. Making innovative technologies more
immersive HD gaming and computing with native support affordable and accessible than ever before, the AMD

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Eyefinity Validated & Ready Testing Program helps Extreme Motherboard and DDR3 memory. This score
ensure a seamless customer multi-display experience, exceeds the previous highest single (1x GPU) Nvidia
with more than 70 tested and validated AMD Eyefinity- GeForce GTX 580 score as well as the highest AMD
compatible titles for the greatest assurance of quality and Radeon HD 5970 (2xGPU) 3DMark 11 Performance
interoperability. Continued industry leadership in multi- score from hwbot.org:
display computing: AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics http://www.hwbot.org/rankings/
cards offer support for both DisplayPort 1.2 features benchmark/3dmark11_-_performance/rankings
and HDMI 1.4a, offering enthusiasts incredible multi-
monitor configuration options, flexibility in display Highest single card Nvidia GeForce
selection, and new DisplayPort audio features. 580 = P9213http://www.hwbot.org/community/
submission/2113441_romdominance_3dmark11___performan
Faster Applications and Brilliant Video
with AMD EyeSpeed Technology Highest single card AMD Radeon HD 5970 graphics card
(dual GPU card) = P9643
• AMD EyeSpeed visual acceleration technology lets
you do more, faster: Tapping the tremendous power http://www.hwbot.org/community/
of the AMD Radeon HD 6990, enthusiasts will submission/2115439_atomel_3dmark11___performance_rade
enjoy clearer and more vibrant videos, as well as 2. AMD PowerTune technology is an intelligent power
improved performance and new features in top media, management technology native to certain AMD
entertainment and productivity applications with AMD Radeon™ HD GPUs, which enables higher clock speeds
EyeSpeed technology.7 as compared to previous generations of ATI Radeon™
• Incredible compute capabilities: Featuring leading and AMD Radeon™ graphics products. AMD PowerTune
support for IEEE 754 double precision floating point Technology may not be implemented on all AMD
ops, the AMD Radeon HD 6990 is equipped to dominate Radeon HD 6990 offerings – please check with the card
computationally intense workloads. manufacturer.
• Enhanced video quality features: AMD Radeon HD 3. AMD Eyefinity technology works with games that
6990 graphics cards feature Unified Video Decoder 3 support non-standard aspect ratios, which is required for
(UVD3), a dedicated video playback accelerator that panning across multiple displays. To enable more than
helps users get the most out of HD video, online video two displays, additional panels with native DisplayPort™
and Blu-ray™ 3D, while enjoying a range of video quality connectors, and/or DisplayPort™ compliant active
improvements such as advanced post-processing and adapters to convert your monitor’s native input to your
scaling, dynamic contrast enhancement, color correction cards DisplayPort™ or Mini-DisplayPort™ connector(s),
and more. are required. Support for six simultaneous displays
may require complementary products compatible with
• 3D entertainment choices with AMD HD3D
DisplayPort 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport. Maximum
technology: AMD continues to deliver a broad and
number of configured displays may vary - check
affordable selection of 3D solutions with AMD Radeon
with your component or system manufacturer for
HD 6990 graphics cards, featuring AMD HD3D
specific model capabilities and supported technologies.
technology, backed by AMD’s open 3D initiative for
SLS (“Single Large Surface”) functionality requires an
stereo 3D gaming and movies.3
identical display resolution on all configured displays.
4. AMD’s product warranty does not cover damages caused
by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via
About AMD AMD hardware or software.
AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator
5. AMD HD3D is a technology designed to enable
leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its
stereoscopic 3D support in games, movies and/or
ground-breaking AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units
photos. Requires 3D stereo drivers, glasses, and display.
(APU). AMD’s graphics and computing technologies power
a variety of solutions including PCs, game consoles and the 6. AMD CrossFireX™ technology requires an AMD
servers that drive the Internet and businesses. For more CrossFireX Ready motherboard, an AMD CrossFireX™
information, visit http://www.amd.com. Bridge Interconnect (for each additional graphics card)
and may require a specialized power supply.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Radeon, and combinations
thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 7. AMD EyeSpeed technology is a set of technologies
Other names are for informational purposes only and may be designed to improve video quality and enhance
trademarks of their respective owners. application performance. Full enablement of some
features requires support for AMD Accelerated Parallel
1. The score of P11865 was achieved using a passively Processing (APP) technology and/or AMD’s Universal
cooled AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics card, AMD Video Decoder (UVD). AMD Accelerated Parallel
Catalyst 11.4 drivers, Windows 7 64-bit operating system, Processing technology works with applications designed
Intel Core i7 Extreme 990X, ASUSTek Rampage III to take advantage of its GPU acceleration capabilities.

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Not all products have all features and full enablement o With HP ePrint, you can print from anywhere,
of some capabilities and may require complementary anytime by emailing to your HP Officejet 6500A
products Plus eAIO E710n.
o Connect to your network with built-in Ethernet or
to your PC with Hi-speed USB 2.0.
IT Show 2011 Promotions: HP • Reduce your impact and protect your bottom line
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions-
hp/11465.html o Use up to 40% less energy than comparable laser
March 8th, 2011 products, with an ENERGY STAR qualified all-in-
one.
o Cut paper usage by up to 50% with the automatic
two-sided printing and PC Fax Send which enables
paperless fax sending and archiving.

Usual price: S$399
HP will be participating in this year's IT Show, and needless HP Photosmart Wireless e-All-in-One Printer B110a
to say its offerings will consist of both computing devices like
desktop and notebook PCs, as well as a wide range of imaging
solutions in the form of printers. In this post, we shall take
a look at what HP has to offer in its IT SHOW 2011 lineup.
HP's booth can be found at Level 4, Booth 8150, Hall 401.
*UPDATED with HP's range of notebooks and desktop PCs
HP Officejet 6500A Plus eAiO Printer E710n

Print lab-quality photos, everyday documents and web content
on the fly, without using a PC. HP ePrint combined with
affordable individual inks lets you easily produce impressive
prints from anywhere, anytime.
Key features and benefits:

• Print when it’s most convenient for you from across the
The wireless HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-All-in-One E710n world or across the room. With HP ePrint, simply email a
produces laser-quality color documents at a low cost per photo or document to your printer and pick up the pages
page that allows SOHO and SMB users to print high-impact later.
marketing materials in-house. Featuring HP ePrint, users can
• Create impressive photo projects, and even print directly
print anytime, anywhere using any mobile device. The HP
from the device itself with integrated memory card slots.
Officejet 6500A Plus eAIO E710n also uses 40% less energy
than comparable laser printers and has an automatic two- • The HP TouchSmart frame allows you to print photos,
sided printing function which helps cut paper usage by up scan, copy and print web content without the use of a PC.
to 50%. The printer also has a 2.36-inch color touchscreen • Boost productivity with wireless connectivity at a press of
display to easily copy, fax, print, scan and access apps. a button, allowing you to share this all-in-one with other
Key features: Wi-Fi enabled PCs from anywhere in your house.

• Achieve laser performance at a low cost per page Usual price: S$229
o Get great value, using individual, high-capacity ink
cartridges designed for the office. SMC SMCWPBR-3G Wireless
Print at up to 32ppm black/31ppm color and
3G Portable Router Review
o

at laser-comparable (ISO) speeds up to 10ppm
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/smc-smcwpbr-3g-wireless-3g-portable-
black/7ppm color.
router-review/11442.html
o Print borderless documents with vivid color
graphics and sharp text, using HP Officejet inks.
• Stay connected whether you’re in or out of the office

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March 8th, 2011

Create a wireless internet hotspot anywhere in just seconds.
Road warriors can easily access the Internet on their notebook,
tablet or smart phone instantly without having to fiddle with
3G dongles or cables. Furthermore, sharing a single Internet
connection with a number of devices would definitely save
some money.

Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P205 b A4 Monochrome Printer (PINK)
- 24ppm fast print speed
- Lowest toner price in the market

- 4-year carry-in warranty

- 1-hr Express Service guaranteed
Usual Price - S$139
IT SHOW Price - TBA

The SMC SMCWPBR-3G offers a portable yet versatile
solution: it converts Internet connectivity from an existing 3G
USB modem into a wireless hotspot instantly. It also allows up
to eight devices to be connected simultaneously. This could be
the ideal router for connecting WiFi-enabled peripherals such
as smart phones, laptops, tablets and gaming devices, or when
a couple of friends gather for a gaming session.
Unlike its competitors, this router does not have an integrated
modem. This offers flexibility if the user decides to upgrade
from a 3G to a 4G connection. Another great feature on the
router is that it has a rotational USB port, allowing the modem
to be positioned to get the best reception as possible. It also
has a built-in battery which offers up to 6 hours of battery life.
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint P205 b A4 Monochrome Printer
- 24ppm fast print speed
IT Show 2011 Promotions: Fuji - Lowest toner price in the market
Xerox - 4-year carry-in warranty
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions-fuji-
xerox/11514.html
March 8th, 2011
Usual Price - S$169
IT SHOW Price - TBA

Fuji Xerox Printers will be showcasing their printers and
multi-functional printers at the IT SHOW 2011 including
the DocuPrint P205 b (Pink) and DocuPrint P205 b
A4 monochrome laser, DocuPrint CP105 b A4 color and
DocuPrint CM205 A4 Colour Multifunction printers. The
booth can be located on level 4, hall 401; the booth number is
8468.

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Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CP105 b A4 Colour Printer
- 10ppm colour /12ppm mono
- Brilliant print resolution of up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi

- 4-year carry-in warranty

Usual Price - S$329
IT SHOW Price - TBA

MSI has announced its flagship AMD product, the Radeon
R6990-4PD4GD5 graphics card.
The R6990 has two (downclocked) AMD Radeon HD 6970
GPUs on a single printed circuit board, making it the fastest
graphics card on the planet. The 4GB of GDDR5 memory
onboard makes gameplay at high resolution smooth, also
increases the efficiency of multi-display image processing. The
default operating frequencies are 830MHz for the two GPU
cores, and 1250MHz for the memory. Via a physical BIOS
switch, the GPU core clock can be raised to 880MHz for
additional performance.
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205 b A4 Colour Multifunction
Printer
The R6990-4PD4GD5 supports AMD's exclusive Eyefinity
- Print / Copy / Scan multi-display technology, with four mini DisplayPort 1.2
- 12ppm colour /15ppm mono outputs and one DVI output to support up to a maximum of
five displays from a single card. By supporting five displays,
- Scan direct to USB memory key the additional visual real estate available to professionals
and gamers is definitely more than welcomed. Also,
- 4-year carry-in warranty DisplayPort 1.2 supports stereoscopic 3D and bitstreaming
of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD for the ultimate audio-visual
- 1-hr Express Service guaranteed experience. Of course, the new Radeon HD 6990 supports
Usual Price - S$499 DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 for maximum in-game eye-candy.
IT SHOW Price - TBA
MSI Afterburner is the most complete utility for graphics
MSI announces Radeon card monitoring and overclocking. The latest Afterburner 2.1.0
release supports adjustment of VGPU, VMEM and VDDCI
R6990-4PD4GD5 (AMD Radeon values, advanced fan speed control, information monitoring,
HD 6990) and offers five customization profiles. Afterburner 2.1 also
introduces the new Predator in-game video capture function,
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/msi-announces-radeon-
allowing exciting gaming moments to be recorded. Gamers
r6990-4pd4gd5-amd-radeon-hd-6990-/11495.html
can bask in their glory and share them with the world using
March 8th, 2011
online video hosting sites. Kombustor 2.0 provides stability
testing, and the new KMark mode can measure graphics card
performance through several display effects.

Reference: MSI Press Release

MSI has announced its flagship AMD product, the Radeon
R6990-4PD4GD5 graphics card. The R6990 has two
(downclocked) AMD Radeon HD 6970 GPUs and 4GB of
GDDR5 memory on a single printed circuit board, making it
the fastest graphics card on the planet.

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The Killer NIC E2100 part isn't anything out of the ordinary;
Asus Thunderbolt Sound and in fact, it's the same components that Gigabyte is using on its
Killer NIC card (Rampage G1 Killer series of motherboards as far as we can tell from the
picture. That means a Freescale IC, a smaller IC, two bits of
III Black Edition) - A Close memory and a Marvell Gigabit Ethernet PHY. We're still not
Inspection sold on the advantages of having a Killer NIC over a regular
NIC, but Asus has at least managed to do something different
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-thunderbolt-sound-and-killer-nic-
with the hardware. The Rampage III Black Edition from Asus
card-rampage-iii-black-edition--a-close-inspection/11513.html
is set to hit retail in a couple of weeks' time according to the
March 8th, 2011
source, so if you're keen on getting your hands on it and the
Thunderbolt card, the wait isn't going to be too long.

IT Show 2011 Promotions:
Epson
Asus' combined sound card and Killer NIC card has been Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions-
stripped of its shrouding for the first time to revel what's hiding epson/11512.html
underneath it and although it doesn't hold too many surpirses, March 8th, 2011
there are at least a couple of things that peaked our interest.
For now the Thunderbolt card will only be available with the
Asus Rampage III Black Edition motherboard, but it's possible
that Asus will sell the card on its own in the future.

Asus' combined sound card and Killer NIC card has been
stripped of its shrouding for the first time to revel what's hiding Looking for a printer, multi-functional printer or projector?
underneath it and although it doesn't hold too many surpirses, You may want to check out Epson's booth at the IT SHOW this
there are at least a couple of things that peaked our interest. Thursday. The imaging company can be located on level 6, and
For now the Thunderbolt card will only be available with the the booth number is 8115.
Asus Rampage III Black Edition motherboard, but it's possible
that Asus will sell the card on its own in the future.
What struck us as a bit odd is the fact that the C-Media 6631
audio chip appears to be connected via USB rather than the
PCI Express interface. The card has a USB pin header at the
rear, next to the power connector and there's no visible PCI
Express bridge chip which would otherwise be needed. For
a card that's meant to feature a high-end sound card, this
seems like a strange approach, although there's fundamentally
nothing wrong with a USB sound card.

Epson K100 Single Function Monochrome Inkjet Printer
- Offers one of the lowest cost per page (cpp) of any printer at
only 1.5 cent.
- Built-in duplexer that helps customers conveniently save
money by printing on both sides of the paper.

- With a default ISO print speed of 16 pages per minute (ppm),
K100 is as fast as laser printers in default mode.

- Use of Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment inks for smudge, fade
and water resistant prints.
Still, the audio part is rated at up to 192kHz/24-bit with a
signal to noise ratio of 116dB which should lead to pretty good
- Use of Epson’s highly reliable Micro Piezo print head that
sound quality in the end. Asus has also thrown in a headphone
lasts the life of the printer and use far less power than
amp from Texas Instruments which is meant to be one of the
conventional laser printers.
key selling points of the Tunderbolt card. The card only sports
a pair of 3.5mm jacks for headphone out and line out as well Normal Price: S$188
as an optical S/PDIF out. IT SHOW Price: TBC

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Epson EB-W10 Projector
Epson ME Office 960FWD All-In-One-Printer
- Brilliant, distinctly sharper and clearer images with 3LCD
- Uses standard ME141 inks for highly affordable printing at Technology
SGD 5.0 cents (black and white) and an average of SGD 10.0 - WXGA Resolution: 1280 x 800dpi
cents (colour) per page.
- Has the option of using the high capacity ME143 inks for even - 2,600 ANSI Lumens
lower running costs at SGD 2.5 cents (black and white) and
SGD 7.5 cents (colour) per page. - 2,000:1 Contrast Ratio

- Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment inks for smudge, fade and - USB direct display
water resistant prints.
- Light Weight 2.3kg
- High Print Resolution of 5760 X 1440 dpi with Micro Piezo
print head technology. Usual Price: S$1,299
IT SHOW Price: TBC
Normal Price: S$478
IT SHOW Price: TBC
ASUS Radeon HD6990
Graphics Card unveiled
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-radeon-hd6990-graphics-card-
unveiled/11511.html
March 8th, 2011

PC gamers have a new standard-setting graphics card to
look forward to in the form of the ASUS HD 6990. A true
Epson ME Office 900WD Printer powerhouse, it uses dual HD 6970 cores on one printed circuit
- Uses standard ME141 inks for highly affordable printing at board, doubling the power while maintaining streamlined
SGD 5.0 cents (black and white) and an average of SGD 10.0 energy draw requirements. With ASUS exclusive Voltage
cents (colour) per page. Tweak, it pushes the card to run at up to 1245 MHz* for sheer
- Has the option of using the high capacity ME143 inks for even gaming performance in the highest possible resolutions and
lower running costs at SGD 2.5 cents (black and white) and with all effects and details turned up to maximum. The HD
SGD 7.5 cents (colour) per page. 6990 represents the very top-end of AMD-sourced technology.
PC gamers have a new standard-setting graphics card to
- Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment inks for smudge, fade and look forward to in the form of the ASUS HD 6990. A true
water resistant prints. powerhouse, it uses dual HD 6970 cores on one printed circuit
board, doubling the power while maintaining streamlined
- High Print Resolution of 5760 X 1440 dpi with Micro Piezo energy draw requirements. With ASUS exclusive Voltage
print head technology. Tweak, it pushes the card to run at up to 1245 MHz* for sheer
Normal Price: S$298 gaming performance in the highest possible resolutions and
IT SHOW Price: TBC with all effects and details turned up to maximum. The HD
6990 represents the very top-end of AMD-sourced technology.

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• Based on AMD Antilles GPU architecture, the HD 6990
offers hardcore PC gamers and DIY builders the fastest
dual-core graphics card ever produced using AMD
technology. It represents the pinnacle of the Windows®
7 and DirectX® 11-optimized Northern Islands series of
GPUs from AMD.
• Massive 4GB of GDDR5 video memory surpasses
anything previously deployed in the Northern Islands
series, giving games and other applications enormous
breathing room for enhanced visuals. The extra memory
comes in especially handy for DirectX™ 11 tessellation
operations, where high quality textures put great *Actual performance may vary based on system configuration
demand on resources. and other prevailing conditions.

• The ASUS HD 6990 comes at 830MHz and the exclusive Model EAH6990/3DI4S/4GD5
Voltage Tweak overvolting utility allows users to push Graphics Engine AMD Radeon™ HD 6970*2
clock speeds by as much as 50%* with adequate cooling. Bus Standard PCI Express® 2.1
• The two cores run in 2-way CrossFireX™ engaged by OpenGL OpenGL4.1
default on one board, eliminating inter-GPU latency and Video Memory 4GB GDDR5
ensuring the fastest possible performance with the most Engine Clock 830MHz
bandwidth ever achieved on a single-board AMD-based Stream Processors 1536*2
card. Two HD 6990 cards can be put together for instant
Memory Clock 5000MHz (1250MHz
quad CrossFireX™.
GDDR5)
• AMD Eyefinity™ multi-screen technology enables the Memory Interface 256 bit x2
driving of up to five monitors via a single HD 6990. DVI Max. Resolution 2560 * 1600
The card also supports AMD HD3D™ technology for
DVI Output YES X3 (Dual-link DVI-I*1,
3D gaming and movie watching on a compatible TV or
monitor. via Mini DP-to-DVI(active)
adaptor*1,
via Mini DP-to-DVI(passive)
adaptor*1)
HDMI Output YES X1 (via Mini DP-to-
HDMI adaptor)
HDCP compliant YES
DisplayPort YES X4 (Native Mini DP)
Adapter/Cable Bundled Mini DP-to-DVI(active)
adaptor x 1
Mini DP-to-DVI(passive)
adaptor x 1
Mini DP-to-HDMI adaptor x 1
CrossFire Bridge x1
Power Cable x 1

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Software Bundled ASUS Utilities & Driver a full blown GPU, we can expect variations in the GPUs as well.
Dimension 12.4” x 5.1” x 1.6” inches While the A-Series is unlikely to match Sandy Bridge in pure
• Specifications are CPU performance, it could be a potent solution for gaming /
subject to change multi-tasking workloads.
without notice. The final release dates remains to be seen, though should take
• PCB color and bundled place shortly after the shipping dates. AMD's official word has
software versions are been "Q2 2011" for FX-Series and "Summer" for A-Series.
change without notice.
• Brand and product IT Show 2011 Promotions:
names mentioned are
trademarks of their Jawbone
respective company.
jawbone/11509.html
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About ASUS
ASUS, the world’s top 3 consumer notebook vendor and
the maker of the world’s best selling and most award
winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new
digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that
Just how important is a handsfree headset for one's mobile
perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and
phone? Well, Jawbone thinks that it is important enough to
person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards,
warrant pulling out all the stops in order to deliver a one-of-
graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks,
a-kind headset that boasts superior noise-cancelling features
servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices
features that are said to deliver nothing but the best experience
and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed
for uses, and the good news is that this special headset will be
to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely
available for consumer purchase at this year's IT SHOW 2011.
credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee
Jawbone does not have its own booth: however, the headset
PC™.
can be found at either Newstead's (Booth no. 3003) or Mojito's
(Booth no. 6601) booths.

Report: AMD Shipping FX-
Series (Bulldozer) in June, A-
Series (Llano) in July
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/report-amd-shipping-fx-series-
bulldozer-in-june-a-series-llano-in-july/11510.html
March 8th, 2011

According to a report from Xbitlabs' sources, AMD has
finalized shipping dates for both Bulldozer and Llano. As The Jawbone ICON offers unprecedented ease of use and
expected, Bulldozer will be branded FX-Series, while Llano audio quality as well as an industry-first software platform
will receive the A-Series moniker. FX-Series CPUs are set called MyTALK that lets users personalize and update their
to ship in the week starting June 20th, with A-series APUs Jawbones via the web.
following shortly after in the week of July 4th.
• Equipped with military grade noise assassin technology,
The FX-series will consist of CPUs based on AMD's much the best noise cancellation technology money can
awaited next-gen Bulldozer architectures. There will be four buy, giving you the freedom to enjoy quiet phone
FX8000 eight-core CPUs, two FX6000 six-core CPUs and two conversations in places you previously couldn’t.
quad-core FX4000 CPUs. While AMD has been remained in
the shadow of Intel in terms of raw performance, the flagship • The headset can also be programmed to respond to
FX8000 series will give AMD a fighting chance against Intel's the user in six different voices and in seven different
Core i7 990X. Of course, Intel's true competitor to the AMD languages, including in Cantonese, Mandarin, and
FX8000 CPUs will only release in Q4 2011 in the form of Sandy Japanese.
Bridge E. Meanwhile, FX6000 and FX4000 will likely fight off
LGA1155 Sandy Bridge CPUs. • ICON comes with a unique platform called MyTALK,
allowing users to try different apps, personalize settings
There will be no less than 11 A-Series Llano APUs released, in
quad-core and dual-core varieties. Since the A-Series includes
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and download the latest and greatest features and earphones from premium audio brands like Klipsch, Nixon
software updates. and Beyerdynamic.
The iPavilion will also have on display popular Apple products
such as the Macbooks, iPods and a comprehensive range
Look out for EpiCentre of audio and storage brands. Other services available at
standout showcase at IT Show the iPavilion include trade-in, memory upgrades and screen
protector application.
2011 Visitors to the iPavilion can try their hand at interactive
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/look-out-for-epicentre-standout-
application games with the iPad and iPod Touch, for a chance
showcase-at-it-show-2011/11508.html
to win attractive prizes. The programme line up also includes
March 8th, 2011
stage performances to entertain visitors while they are
shopping for the latest Apple gadgets and accessories. There
will also be free Apple workshops by EpiCentre’s in-house
Apple-certified trainer and auctions in which participants can
bid for their favourite products from as low as S$10, as well
as daily specials and lucky draws with over 100 prizes up for
Apple's premium reseller epiCentre said that they will be
grabs.
taking a "different" approach at the IT Show 2011; it will have a
standout showcase on level two, room 201 and 202 at Suntec
Convention and Exhibition Centre, and offering consumers a IT Show 2011 Promotions:
total digital lifestyle experience.
Logitech
logitech/11507.html
March 8th, 2011

More often than not, merely having a powerful desktop or
notebook PC is not good enough, In order to ensure that a user
is capable of obtaining maximum productivity out of his or her
machine, it is important that they have the right accessories
Singapore’s Apple Premium Reseller EpiCentre is taking a and peripherals to get the job done. And leave it to Logitech
unique approach to this year’s IT Show 2011 that is held to bring in a range of computer accessories for this year's IT
from 10 - 13 March. The retailer has created a standout SHOW to ensure that users are as comfortable as possible
showcase on level two, room 201 and 202 at Suntec when working on their computers. Logitech's products can be
International Convention and Exhibition Centre, to give a total found at Newstead's booth at Level 3.
digital lifestyle experience to consumers. Logitech Notebook Kit MK605
Covering over 6000 square feet in size, the iPavilion
showroom claims to be the largest Mac Pavilion booth at
the exhibition, offering a wide range of Apple products and
lifestyle gadgets, as well as software applications, games and
prizes for visitors. In addition, the iPavilion will also showcase
an audio demo room for the premium audio brand, Geneva.
Other big brand names include David Garibaldi, Baby Phat
and Ed Hardy, where limited worldwide editions of the Ed
Hardy black label iPhone and iPad cases retailing at S$1,500
and S$4,500 respectively, will be featured.
The iPavilion showroom will be divided into different sections,
featuring the full range of Apple products, premium Apple
accessories, the latest consumer gadgets from leading global
brands, catering to fashionistas to technology geeks. Around the house or at your desk, Logitech Notebook Kit
MK605 gives you options depending on what you’re doing and
Those looking for a unique audio experience can immerse
where you’re doing it. When at the office, or even at the kitchen
themselves in an exclusive sonic preview at the on-site
table, you get precise cursor control with the wireless laser
audio room showcasing the yet-to-be launched Geneva
mouse and a more comfortable and organized setup thanks
sound systems for iPod and iPhone. Also available are the
to the compact wireless keyboard and the pivoting riser that

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elevates your laptop to one of three angles. And, with the tiny
Unifying receiver that stays in your computer, you need only
one receiver for both the keyboard and mouse (and up to
four other Unifying compatible devices you might have). The
Notebook Kit MK605 lets you use your laptop, your way.
Usual price: S$159
Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205

Alienware M17x
- Power through the most hardcore games and intense
applications with the latest Intel® Core i7 processor
- Graphics card with 1GB AMD HD 6870 (GDDR5) for ultra-
fast frame rates

- Powerfully unique design with anodized aluminum case
design
The Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 is a clip-on, laptop-
powered, USB stereo speaker that’s as portable as your laptop IT SHOW price: TBA
—with better sound.
Key features: Dell Inspiron N4110

• Clip and go - It clips securely to most laptops and - New Intel i7 processor (pre-order)
netbooks, so you can easily use it anywhere you use your - 14-inch wide HD Screen
computer.
- Intel HD Graphics to deliver superior graphic experience
• A sound upgrade - Your built-in speakers just can’t
compete with the stereo sound from this lightweight, IT SHOW price: TBA
portable speaker.
• Ready to play - No need for software or a power supply—
a single USB connection delivers power and pure, digital
sound instantly.

Usual price: S$59

IT Show 2011 Promotions: Dell
dell/11506.html
March 8th, 2011

Dell ST2320L 23-inch Wide Full HD Monitor with LED
- Stunning 1920x1080 Full High Definition, mega contrast
ratio at up to 8,000,000:1 and fast response time of 5ms
typical
If you are looking for a high performance gaming laptop, - VGA, DVI-D (HDCP) and HDMI connectivity
Alienware is one name that comes to mind. Dell will be at
the IT SHOW which begins this Thursday, and do check out - LCD panels are fitted with LED backlights to meet the latest
the various promotions for the desktop and notebook PCs, as ENERGY 5.0 compliance standards
well as high definition monitors. The Dell booth is located on Usual Price - S$239
level 4, 8139 and 8230. IT SHOW price: N.A

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2011, you might want to pay Norton's booth a visit to see how
their products might be able to help you ensure that your
PC remains protected at all times. Norton has its own booth
at Level 6, Hall 602, Booth no. 6251, although you may like
to know that its products can be found at other participants'
booths as well, namely Cybermind (6859), DA (8318) and
Newstead (3008).
New: Norton 360 V5.0 (to debut in IT Show 2011)

Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23-inch Wide Monitor
- Brilliant front of screen performance with In-plane switching
technology and full high definition
- Remote monitoring and control

- Height adjustable stand with tilt, swivel and pivot features
Usual Price - S$338
IT SHOW price: N.A
Key features:

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files in case of loss or damage
• Norton 360 automatically tunes up users’ PC to help
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Linksys, D-Link, Epson, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, HP, Lenovo,
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Philips, Samsung, Seagate, Sony, Toshiba, Western Digital.

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Taiwanese computer maker Acer will be at the IT
Windows may be the world's most popular and easy-to-use SHOW with promotions on netbooks, notebook and desktop
operating system, but it tends to suffer from a fair bit of PCs. Check out the good deals at Acer's booth on Level 4,
security vulnerabilities, as its huge market share makes it 8105 and 8458.
a prime target for malware authors. Therefore, it is good
computing practise to secure one's PC against online threats,
and if that is what you are looking for in this year's IT SHOW
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Featuring an attractive mesh-patterned exterior, the Aspire
4743G-484G64Mn uses Intel Core i5-480M processor,
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M (1024MB DDR3 VRAM), 4GB
DDR3 memory and 640GB hard disk.
Usual Price - S$1,598
IT Show Price - TBA

Acer Aspire 4750G-2634G64Mn
The Acer Aspire 4750G-2634G64Mn is equipped with
the latest second-generation Intel Core i7-2630QM quad
core processor with Turbo Boost technology and Nvidia
GeForce GT540M (1024MB DDR3 VRAM) with Optimus
switchable graphics technology to deliver superb performance
in multimedia and multitasking. Acer Aspire one Happy
Usual Price - S$1,898 Comes in Candy Pink, Hawaii Blue, Lime Green and Lavender
IT Show Price - TBA Purple, the Acer Aspire one Happy claims to be the mobile
Internet companion. The Aspire one Happy is powered by
the latest dual-core Intel Atom N570 processor, 1GB memory,
250GB hard disk and is preloaded with Windows 7 Starter and
Android.
Usual Price - S$899
IT Show Price - TBA

Acer Aspire 5820TG-484G50Mn
Powered by Intel Corei5-460M processor, the Aspire
5820TG-484G50Mn features ATI HD 5650 graphics (with
1024MB DDR3 VRAM) and a huge 500GB for all your
multimedia and work. It also features 16:9 LED high definition
widescreen display and up to 8 hours of battery life.
Usual Price - S$1,698 Acer Aspire M3910 (i65MR41)
IT Show Price - TBA Packed with an Intel Core i5 processor and ATI graphics
solution, the Aspire M3910 claims to meet your daily and
multimedia needs. It also comes with a huge hard disk and
embedded high definition 7.1-channel audio performance.
IT Show Price - TBA

Acer Aspire 4743G-484G64Mn

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Acer Aspire Z5761 (i25MR41TV)
The Acer Aspire AZ5761 All-in-one sports a sleek and
sophisticated body and comes with the latest second
generation Intel Core i5 processor and Nvidia Geforce 2GB
dedicated graphic card that is capable to run the most
demanding task. It also has a 23-inch touch display that lets
your flick, zoom and rotate, and interacts via Acer Touch
Portal.
IT Show Price - TBA

Philips
philips/11503.html
March 8th, 2011

An IT-related exhibition does not have to be all about
Acer Aspire Predator G5910 (i26MR615T) computer accessories and peripherals: just as important are
The new Acer Predator G5910 has a matte-finish body and consumer electronics which are designed to complement one's
angles in the front that makes it stand out among other gaming lifestyle. And if it is lifestyle-related products you are looking
machines. It is using the latest second generation 2.2GHz Intel for, Philips has got some devices at hand for the bargain
Core i7 processor, 1.5GB dedicated graphics card that promise hunters. Philips's booth is situated at Level 6, Hall 602, Booth
superior performance and entertainment experience. It also No. 6535.
includes the latest USB3.0 feature for faster transfer speed. Philips Headband Headphones SHL5800
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• Enhanced noise isolating cushions for pure music
• Ultra soft memory foam cushions and steel spring
headband for a comfortable and flexible fit
• 40 mm speaker drivers to give you crystal clear sound
and deep bass
• Stylish and attractive design and colour

Usual price: S$169
Philips Noise Cancelling Headphones SHN5600

Key features:

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Usual price: S$129

PROLINK
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March 8th, 2011

Prolink will be taking part in this year's IT SHOW, and it
has unveiled a wide range of network and mobile connectivity
solutions for the always-connected worker. So what can
bargain hunters expect from Prolink this year? Read on to find
out. Prolink's booth can be found at Level 6, Hall 601, Booth
no. 6831 (Fida's booth). *Prices TBA

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thereby allowing for enough space to install particularly big
and powerful CPU coolers of up to 18 cm height. An entirely
tool-less design for the hard drive trays makes installation and
removal of 3.5" HDDs and 2.5" SSDs a child's play

Top docking station for hot-swap
On top of the Chaser MK-1 Thermaltake has implemented
a convenient hot-swap docking station for 2.5" SSDs or 3.5"
HDDs. This docking station allows for disk exchange on-the-
fly, so now users are ready to easily and swiftly access data
storage drives right from the top of the case without the need
to open the side panel.

Advanced Cable Management
Users can properly separate cables and channel them through
Thermaltake Introduces the grooves strategically placed on the back of the case. Not
Chaser MK-1 Enclosure only does a properly cable managed computer perform better
through improved airflow and ventilation, but also makes the
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/thermaltake-introduces-chaser-mk-1-
system organized for future upgrades.
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March 8th, 2011

Water-Cooling Ready Design
With the popularity of performance water-cooling solution for
PCs, a true gaming chassis of course has to over this upgrade
bath as well. Should the user wish to integrate 120mm or
Leading DIY thermal solutions brand Thermaltake is even 240mm water-cooling, the top fan can be easily removed
showcasing the stylish Chaser MK-1, its latest mid-tower and the water-cooling radiator can be quickly installed. Liquid
enclosure, at Cebit. It's touted as the world's first XB (extra cooling hose holes in the back also warrant for the installation
big) ATX mid tower and boasts several convenient features, of external liquid cooling systems.
namely support for large CPU coolers up to 180mm in height,
tool-less installation of 3.5"/ 2.5" HDDs/ SSDs, top mount hot-
swap docking station for one 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD/ SSD, three fans Optimized Airflow and Convenient Dust filters
(x2 200mm Colorshift and x1 140mm), and numerous eSATA, Powerful gaming rigs are equipped with demanding
USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors at the top. Pricing and availability components that require proper cooling where optimized
has not been announced yet so stay tuned for more updates. ventilation is of utmost importance. Being the industry-
THERMALTAKE PRESS RELEASE leading brand in PC thermal management, Thermaltake
incorporated two 200mm fans into the Chaser MK-1. An
At the second day of the world's largest IT and computer trade additional 140mm TurboFan is also embedded into the back
show CeBIT 2011 in Hannover, Germany, Thermaltake debuts of the case. Each of the 200mm fans can be controlled via
their latest mid-tower gaming chassis, the Chaser MK-1. At the ColorShift control on the top of chassis. ColorShift enables
this world's first debut the Chaser MK-1 shows off a design user to take full control over the color LEDs on each fans to
language that is clearly inspired by modern games. Strong match the gaming or working environment. Fan speed control
lines and all black coating inside and outside in combination acts as a turbo boost control which users may increase the fan
with blue elements lend it its very dynamic and powerful speed to properly exhaust heat build-up during gaming session
looks. The pulsing logo on top only add even further to the or to lower the fan speed while working or simply browsing the
overall mighty appearance. Being the very first XB (extra web.
big) ATX mid tower chassis, the Chaser MK-1 is extra wide,
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