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Intel is preparing to launch new desktop Atom processors next quarter, featuring improved performance over previous generations. Meanwhile, ViewSonic plans to unveil a dual-SIM Android smartphone called the V350 and a dual-boot Android/Windows tablet named the ViewPad 10Pro at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. Scythe also launched its new Gouriki 3 series power supplies for gamers and mainstream users in 500W, 600W, and 700W capacities.
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The document discusses upcoming trends for Computex 2011 in Taipei, including smart handheld devices and the Internet of Things (IoT). It notes that over 1,800 exhibitors and 5,200 booths are expected, up 8% from 2010, with over 36,000 overseas buyers anticipated to generate $25 billion in business opportunities. The organizer expects companies like AMD, Intel, Microsoft and Taiwanese firms like Acer, Asus and Foxconn to showcase new tablets, e-readers, smartphones, 3D displays and cloud computing products at the show.
The document summarizes AMD's 2012 A-Series desktop platforms. Key points include:
- The 2012 AMD A-Series features "Piledriver" CPU cores and discrete-class AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics on a single chip. It provides up to 4 CPU cores and improved performance over 2011's AMD A-Series.
- Benchmarks show the 2012 AMD A-Series provides significantly better performance than Intel processors in areas like compression, image processing, and gaming, due to its accelerated processing capabilities. Overclocking can further boost performance by up to 68%.
- For mainstream gaming, the document argues the integrated graphics of the 2012 AMD A-Series provide better performance and value than a competing Intel processor
The document introduces the Sahara NetSlate a230T, a 12.1-inch touchscreen tablet PC designed for business applications. Powered by an Intel Atom processor, it has a resistive touchscreen, WiFi, optional 3G, and is available with Windows 7 or XP. It is lightweight and durable, making it suitable for mobile or stationary enterprise uses such as systems control or kiosks.
This paper looks at the challenges of HD playback on the PC and the dedicated set of technologies implemented by AMD Radeon graphics processing units (GPUs) that provide efficient and flexible playback of this content.
The AMD Embedded G-Series Platform is the world's first APU for embedded systems, incorporating an x86 "Bobcat" CPU and a DirectX 11-capable GPU on a single chip. It offers improved performance over previous embedded solutions while significantly reducing power, size, and cost. Initial customer response has been strong, with many traditional embedded companies adopting the new platform for their next-generation products.
VR-Zone | Stuff for the Geeks (February 13th Issue)VR-Zone .com
Intel is preparing to launch new desktop Atom processors next quarter, featuring improved performance over previous generations. Meanwhile, ViewSonic plans to unveil a dual-SIM Android smartphone called the V350 and a dual-boot Android/Windows tablet named the ViewPad 10Pro at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. Scythe also launched its new Gouriki 3 series power supplies for gamers and mainstream users in 500W, 600W, and 700W capacities.
VR-Zone Technology News | Stuff for the Geeks! Apr 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
The document discusses upcoming trends for Computex 2011 in Taipei, including smart handheld devices and the Internet of Things (IoT). It notes that over 1,800 exhibitors and 5,200 booths are expected, up 8% from 2010, with over 36,000 overseas buyers anticipated to generate $25 billion in business opportunities. The organizer expects companies like AMD, Intel, Microsoft and Taiwanese firms like Acer, Asus and Foxconn to showcase new tablets, e-readers, smartphones, 3D displays and cloud computing products at the show.
The document summarizes AMD's 2012 A-Series desktop platforms. Key points include:
- The 2012 AMD A-Series features "Piledriver" CPU cores and discrete-class AMD Radeon HD 7000 graphics on a single chip. It provides up to 4 CPU cores and improved performance over 2011's AMD A-Series.
- Benchmarks show the 2012 AMD A-Series provides significantly better performance than Intel processors in areas like compression, image processing, and gaming, due to its accelerated processing capabilities. Overclocking can further boost performance by up to 68%.
- For mainstream gaming, the document argues the integrated graphics of the 2012 AMD A-Series provide better performance and value than a competing Intel processor
The document introduces the Sahara NetSlate a230T, a 12.1-inch touchscreen tablet PC designed for business applications. Powered by an Intel Atom processor, it has a resistive touchscreen, WiFi, optional 3G, and is available with Windows 7 or XP. It is lightweight and durable, making it suitable for mobile or stationary enterprise uses such as systems control or kiosks.
This paper looks at the challenges of HD playback on the PC and the dedicated set of technologies implemented by AMD Radeon graphics processing units (GPUs) that provide efficient and flexible playback of this content.
The AMD Embedded G-Series Platform is the world's first APU for embedded systems, incorporating an x86 "Bobcat" CPU and a DirectX 11-capable GPU on a single chip. It offers improved performance over previous embedded solutions while significantly reducing power, size, and cost. Initial customer response has been strong, with many traditional embedded companies adopting the new platform for their next-generation products.
This document provides an overview of processor advancements for embedded applications from AMD, focusing on their AMD Embedded R-Series and G-Series APU platforms. It discusses how CPUs and GPUs have transitioned to multi-core architectures for improved performance and efficiency. The document highlights several partner boards that combine AMD Embedded APUs with additional I/O functionality for applications like digital signage, gaming, and industrial controls. It concludes that as new innovations are introduced, embedded designers will create new opportunities using technologies like OpenCL.
PEER 1 Offers NVIDIA GPU to Accelerate High Performance Applications
PEER 1 has teamed up with NVIDIA the creator of the GPU and a world leader in visual computing, to provide high performance GPU Cloud applications. NVIDIA’s GPUs are well known for making customer software run faster and PEER 1 is offering a number of services that run on NVIDA’s GPUs. PEER 1’s cloud service is built on NVIDIA Telsa GPU’s delivering supercomputing performance in the cloud to solve much tougher problems. Click here to find out how PEER 1 and NVIDIA can transform your business.
Please talk to Cherri International about the newly released HP-Z1e All in One Workstation. This 27" Xeon powered All in One sets standards previously unseen. The 27 Monitor boasts 1.2 Billion colours.
The HP-Z1e has been built for the Professional who requires lightning speed with all the latest technology. Available in SATA or SSD Hard Drive configuration. Windows 7 Professional (64 Bit). Drop shipment available. Please go to www.cherricomputers.com
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The document discusses developments in supercomputing, including the Top500 list which ranks the most powerful supercomputers in the world based on performance on LINPACK benchmarks. It provides details on the increasing performance of supercomputers over time, with the most powerful system in November 2011 being the K computer in Japan performing at 10.5 petaflops. The document also summarizes key details on some of the top 10 supercomputers from the 2011 Top500 list and discusses trends in supercomputing hardware and software.
The Ninja-2 is a field recorder, monitor and playback device that records uncompressed 10-bit HD/SD video from DSLR and HDMI cameras to ProRes or DNxHD codecs on removable HDDs or SSDs. It features SmartLog to mark and tag footage, SmartMonitor for focus and exposure tools, and SmartControl for camera triggering. The compact device allows high quality recording, monitoring and basic editing in the field or on the move.
Riken's Fujitsu K computer is the world's fastest supercomputer, with a peak performance of over 11 petaflops. It uses a homogeneous architecture of over 700,000 SPARC64 VIIIfx processors connected via a high-speed interconnect. Looking ahead, future exascale supercomputers in the 2018 timeframe are projected to have over 1 exaflop of peak performance, use over 1 billion processing cores, and consume around 20 megawatts of power. Significant technological advancements will be required across hardware and software to achieve exascale capabilities.
1. The document discusses seven common pitfalls that can negatively impact the performance and scalability of enterprise Java applications in the multicore era. These pitfalls include issues with multithreading, JVM selection and configuration, heap management, lack of monitoring, and software/hardware configuration mismatches.
2. It provides examples of how these pitfalls can manifest, such as excessive locking hurting scalability, suboptimal JVM choices reducing throughput by 10%, and lack of basic characterization hiding potential issues.
3. The document advocates for close cooperation between application performance teams and Intel's Java team to conduct in-depth hardware and software profiling to diagnose complex performance problems across the software stack.
This document discusses hardware-assisted virtualization in embedded systems and provides examples. It begins with an overview of embedded virtualization requirements and key use cases. It then reviews Intel virtualization technology features like EPT and VT-d. Examples shown include a retail digital signage soft failover proof of concept using Xen virtualization and a medical critical OS isolation proof of concept separating real-time and standard functions. The document promotes virtualization for consolidation, isolation and robustness in embedded applications.
The document summarizes the performance of several supercomputers on the Green500 list from 2004 to 2011. It notes that the BG/Q system from 2011 had the highest performance on the list with 205 gigaflops per watt, greatly improving upon the BG/L from 2004 which achieved 0.33 gigaflops per watt. It also highlights that the MinoTauro system, based in Spain, was the highest ranked European system and 7th overall on the November 2011 Green500 list with an efficiency of 1266 megaflops per watt, demonstrating Europe's competitiveness in energy-efficient supercomputing.
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Singaporean researchers were able to increase hard drive storage capacity six-fold using bit-patterned media and sodium chloride during the lithography process. This allowed them to create "islands" measuring around 10nm that could each store a bit, increasing areal density from 0.5 to 1.9 terabits per square inch. However, more refinement is still needed to reach their goal of 10 terabits per square inch. Two competing technologies, bit-patterning and heat-assisted magnetic recording, may allow hard drive densities to continue growing beyond current limits of 1-1.5 terabits per square inch. Xbox Singapore unveiled new Kinect titles for the holidays including Disneyland Adventures, Kinect
The Ninja Blade is a portable HDMI recorder, monitor, and deck that can instantly review, mark, and tag recorded footage from HDMI cameras. It records uncompressed 10-bit video directly from the camera sensor to Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD formats on inexpensive 2.5" HDDs or SSDs. It has a 5" monitor for on-set playback and review and includes focus assist tools, waveform monitoring, and smart tagging capabilities. The Ninja Blade is compatible with Mac and PC and seamlessly integrates with popular video editing software.
ELCE 2011 - BZ - Embedded Linux Optimization Techniques - How Not To Be SlowBenjamin Zores
This presentation discusses techniques for optimizing embedded Linux systems to improve performance. It covers:
1. Understanding the hardware limitations of embedded devices and selecting appropriate software components.
2. Recognizing that approaches that work for desktop systems are not always suitable for embedded due to resource constraints.
3. Isolating performance bottlenecks through profiling and benchmarks to determine where optimizations are needed.
Display devices have always been an integral part of the PC experience.
Whether it is in the form of a desktop monitor, a notebook’s embedded
panel, or the touch screen of a PC tablet, display devices play a vital role in
defining the user’s visual experience.
The new display technologies integrated exclusively in the AMD Radeon™
HD 7700-7900 Series are designed to deliver new and unique experiences
with impressive performance in these different technologies.
The document describes the HP Mini laptop designed by industrial designer Tord Boontje. It has a unique 3D printed design depicting endangered animals and was created with a focus on environmental sustainability. The laptop provides fast internet access, easy file syncing and customization options inspired by Boontje's work.
Perfecto para usuarios departamentales, agencias de publicidad, empresas, colegios, universidades, etc. Las unidades de almacenamiento masivo NAS ofrece una solución de almacenamiento segura y escalable con grabador de Blu-Ray® incorporado, el cual sirve como medio de almacenamiento secundario. Al guardar los datos en un disco Blu-Ray ®, el NAS crea un catálogo del contenido de los discos para un fácil acceso y almacenamiento de la información
El LG Super Multi NAS es una solución simple y completa para su almacenamiento digital. Más información en http://www.lg.com/cl/microsite/b2b/index.jsp
Sun fire x4100 m2, x4200 m2 server customer presentationxKinAnx
This document summarizes Sun's Sun Fire X4100 M2 and X4200 M2 server systems. It provides details on their compute capabilities including support for AMD Opteron quad-core processors, I/O features, high availability options, and management features. It also discusses the benefits of AMD processors for performance, energy efficiency, and upgradeability. Customer examples highlight the reliability, scalability, and cost savings provided by these systems.
(1) Pick up one Android phone and discover its internals
(2) Learn how to select the "weapons" to fight with
Android system facilities
(3) Skipping Java parts, we focus on the native area:
dynamic linking, processes, debugger, memory
layout, IPC, and interactions with frameworks.
(4) It is not comprehensive to familarize Android. The
goal is to utilize Android platforms, which are the
popular and powerful development devices to us.
BigAndroidBBQ 2012: XDA Session - Future of Android DevelopmentJeremy Meiss
Presentation given at the Big Android BBQ 2012 by Jerdog of XDA-Developers. This session was a panel discussion with some of the most well-known developers in the Android world. We discussed their current projects, what excites them about Android development, what they see as the future of Android development, and maybe even some answers to questions like, "To Kang of Not to Kang?" The panel featured XDA Recognized Developers Agrabren, Supercurio, Entropy512, Decad3nce, and Chainfire.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Aug 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
The document discusses several topics:
1) An mSATA adapter launched in Japan that allows users to add SSD caching without the right motherboard.
2) The Gigabyte G1.Sniper2 motherboard supports PCIe Gen 3 and includes exclusive pictures.
3) LG unveiled the Optimus 3D and white Optimus 2X smartphones in Taiwan, including specs and 3D camera details.
4) Sapphire launched the fastest HD 6950 graphics card yet with an 880MHz core clock.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks May 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
This document provides an overview of processor advancements for embedded applications from AMD, focusing on their AMD Embedded R-Series and G-Series APU platforms. It discusses how CPUs and GPUs have transitioned to multi-core architectures for improved performance and efficiency. The document highlights several partner boards that combine AMD Embedded APUs with additional I/O functionality for applications like digital signage, gaming, and industrial controls. It concludes that as new innovations are introduced, embedded designers will create new opportunities using technologies like OpenCL.
PEER 1 Offers NVIDIA GPU to Accelerate High Performance Applications
PEER 1 has teamed up with NVIDIA the creator of the GPU and a world leader in visual computing, to provide high performance GPU Cloud applications. NVIDIA’s GPUs are well known for making customer software run faster and PEER 1 is offering a number of services that run on NVIDA’s GPUs. PEER 1’s cloud service is built on NVIDIA Telsa GPU’s delivering supercomputing performance in the cloud to solve much tougher problems. Click here to find out how PEER 1 and NVIDIA can transform your business.
Please talk to Cherri International about the newly released HP-Z1e All in One Workstation. This 27" Xeon powered All in One sets standards previously unseen. The 27 Monitor boasts 1.2 Billion colours.
The HP-Z1e has been built for the Professional who requires lightning speed with all the latest technology. Available in SATA or SSD Hard Drive configuration. Windows 7 Professional (64 Bit). Drop shipment available. Please go to www.cherricomputers.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwHLxM-22xg
The document discusses developments in supercomputing, including the Top500 list which ranks the most powerful supercomputers in the world based on performance on LINPACK benchmarks. It provides details on the increasing performance of supercomputers over time, with the most powerful system in November 2011 being the K computer in Japan performing at 10.5 petaflops. The document also summarizes key details on some of the top 10 supercomputers from the 2011 Top500 list and discusses trends in supercomputing hardware and software.
The Ninja-2 is a field recorder, monitor and playback device that records uncompressed 10-bit HD/SD video from DSLR and HDMI cameras to ProRes or DNxHD codecs on removable HDDs or SSDs. It features SmartLog to mark and tag footage, SmartMonitor for focus and exposure tools, and SmartControl for camera triggering. The compact device allows high quality recording, monitoring and basic editing in the field or on the move.
Riken's Fujitsu K computer is the world's fastest supercomputer, with a peak performance of over 11 petaflops. It uses a homogeneous architecture of over 700,000 SPARC64 VIIIfx processors connected via a high-speed interconnect. Looking ahead, future exascale supercomputers in the 2018 timeframe are projected to have over 1 exaflop of peak performance, use over 1 billion processing cores, and consume around 20 megawatts of power. Significant technological advancements will be required across hardware and software to achieve exascale capabilities.
1. The document discusses seven common pitfalls that can negatively impact the performance and scalability of enterprise Java applications in the multicore era. These pitfalls include issues with multithreading, JVM selection and configuration, heap management, lack of monitoring, and software/hardware configuration mismatches.
2. It provides examples of how these pitfalls can manifest, such as excessive locking hurting scalability, suboptimal JVM choices reducing throughput by 10%, and lack of basic characterization hiding potential issues.
3. The document advocates for close cooperation between application performance teams and Intel's Java team to conduct in-depth hardware and software profiling to diagnose complex performance problems across the software stack.
This document discusses hardware-assisted virtualization in embedded systems and provides examples. It begins with an overview of embedded virtualization requirements and key use cases. It then reviews Intel virtualization technology features like EPT and VT-d. Examples shown include a retail digital signage soft failover proof of concept using Xen virtualization and a medical critical OS isolation proof of concept separating real-time and standard functions. The document promotes virtualization for consolidation, isolation and robustness in embedded applications.
The document summarizes the performance of several supercomputers on the Green500 list from 2004 to 2011. It notes that the BG/Q system from 2011 had the highest performance on the list with 205 gigaflops per watt, greatly improving upon the BG/L from 2004 which achieved 0.33 gigaflops per watt. It also highlights that the MinoTauro system, based in Spain, was the highest ranked European system and 7th overall on the November 2011 Green500 list with an efficiency of 1266 megaflops per watt, demonstrating Europe's competitiveness in energy-efficient supercomputing.
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Singaporean researchers were able to increase hard drive storage capacity six-fold using bit-patterned media and sodium chloride during the lithography process. This allowed them to create "islands" measuring around 10nm that could each store a bit, increasing areal density from 0.5 to 1.9 terabits per square inch. However, more refinement is still needed to reach their goal of 10 terabits per square inch. Two competing technologies, bit-patterning and heat-assisted magnetic recording, may allow hard drive densities to continue growing beyond current limits of 1-1.5 terabits per square inch. Xbox Singapore unveiled new Kinect titles for the holidays including Disneyland Adventures, Kinect
The Ninja Blade is a portable HDMI recorder, monitor, and deck that can instantly review, mark, and tag recorded footage from HDMI cameras. It records uncompressed 10-bit video directly from the camera sensor to Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD formats on inexpensive 2.5" HDDs or SSDs. It has a 5" monitor for on-set playback and review and includes focus assist tools, waveform monitoring, and smart tagging capabilities. The Ninja Blade is compatible with Mac and PC and seamlessly integrates with popular video editing software.
ELCE 2011 - BZ - Embedded Linux Optimization Techniques - How Not To Be SlowBenjamin Zores
This presentation discusses techniques for optimizing embedded Linux systems to improve performance. It covers:
1. Understanding the hardware limitations of embedded devices and selecting appropriate software components.
2. Recognizing that approaches that work for desktop systems are not always suitable for embedded due to resource constraints.
3. Isolating performance bottlenecks through profiling and benchmarks to determine where optimizations are needed.
Display devices have always been an integral part of the PC experience.
Whether it is in the form of a desktop monitor, a notebook’s embedded
panel, or the touch screen of a PC tablet, display devices play a vital role in
defining the user’s visual experience.
The new display technologies integrated exclusively in the AMD Radeon™
HD 7700-7900 Series are designed to deliver new and unique experiences
with impressive performance in these different technologies.
The document describes the HP Mini laptop designed by industrial designer Tord Boontje. It has a unique 3D printed design depicting endangered animals and was created with a focus on environmental sustainability. The laptop provides fast internet access, easy file syncing and customization options inspired by Boontje's work.
Perfecto para usuarios departamentales, agencias de publicidad, empresas, colegios, universidades, etc. Las unidades de almacenamiento masivo NAS ofrece una solución de almacenamiento segura y escalable con grabador de Blu-Ray® incorporado, el cual sirve como medio de almacenamiento secundario. Al guardar los datos en un disco Blu-Ray ®, el NAS crea un catálogo del contenido de los discos para un fácil acceso y almacenamiento de la información
El LG Super Multi NAS es una solución simple y completa para su almacenamiento digital. Más información en http://www.lg.com/cl/microsite/b2b/index.jsp
Sun fire x4100 m2, x4200 m2 server customer presentationxKinAnx
This document summarizes Sun's Sun Fire X4100 M2 and X4200 M2 server systems. It provides details on their compute capabilities including support for AMD Opteron quad-core processors, I/O features, high availability options, and management features. It also discusses the benefits of AMD processors for performance, energy efficiency, and upgradeability. Customer examples highlight the reliability, scalability, and cost savings provided by these systems.
(1) Pick up one Android phone and discover its internals
(2) Learn how to select the "weapons" to fight with
Android system facilities
(3) Skipping Java parts, we focus on the native area:
dynamic linking, processes, debugger, memory
layout, IPC, and interactions with frameworks.
(4) It is not comprehensive to familarize Android. The
goal is to utilize Android platforms, which are the
popular and powerful development devices to us.
BigAndroidBBQ 2012: XDA Session - Future of Android DevelopmentJeremy Meiss
Presentation given at the Big Android BBQ 2012 by Jerdog of XDA-Developers. This session was a panel discussion with some of the most well-known developers in the Android world. We discussed their current projects, what excites them about Android development, what they see as the future of Android development, and maybe even some answers to questions like, "To Kang of Not to Kang?" The panel featured XDA Recognized Developers Agrabren, Supercurio, Entropy512, Decad3nce, and Chainfire.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Aug 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
The document discusses several topics:
1) An mSATA adapter launched in Japan that allows users to add SSD caching without the right motherboard.
2) The Gigabyte G1.Sniper2 motherboard supports PCIe Gen 3 and includes exclusive pictures.
3) LG unveiled the Optimus 3D and white Optimus 2X smartphones in Taiwan, including specs and 3D camera details.
4) Sapphire launched the fastest HD 6950 graphics card yet with an 880MHz core clock.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks May 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Jun 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Sep 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Nov 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Dec 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
SGCafe is the favourite cosplay forum for cosplayers in Asia with key interests in Vocaloid, Otaku, Dollfie and Japanese Pop Culture. Other interests include toys, collectibles, trading cards, arcade games etc.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Oct 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
VR-Zone Tech News for the Geeks Jul 2011 IssueVR-Zone .com
VR-Zone is a leading online technology news publication reporting on bleeding edge trends in PC and mobile gadgets, with in-depth reviews and commentaries. Our inquisitive team of journalists cover key international events like CES, CeBIT, MWC, Computex and local exhibitions like CommunicAsia, IT SHOW, PC SHOW, COMEX and SITEX.
This document introduces AMD Fusion APUs as an affordable option for consumers in Nepal's computer market. It provides an overview of AMD's history of bringing new technologies to market at accessible prices. The APU combines a CPU and GPU on a single chip, delivering performance for tasks like gaming, video/image editing, and coding at a lower cost than Intel processors. Various AMD APU models are presented ranging in price from 5,200 to 15,000 NPR, providing better performance and value than Intel CPUs at similar price points. In conclusion, AMD Fusion APUs are positioned as a budget-friendly choice for Nepal's price-conscious computer users.
The Getac X500 is a fully rugged notebook computer that combines the best features of three previous Getac products. It has a large 15.6-inch display, powerful Intel Core i7 processor, optional discrete graphics, and optional PCI expansion. The X500 offers excellent performance, connectivity, and optional touchscreen input. It is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and meets military-grade ruggedness standards.
When choosing between Intel and AMD processors, power users who do intensive tasks like 3D rendering, video editing and CAD work benefit most from raw processing power. Both companies have been producing CPUs and other computer components for decades, with Intel being the current market leader. Key differences are that AMD offers lower-cost alternatives that provide similar performance to Intel's more expensive offerings, though Intel CPUs may have a slight advantage for gaming. The best choice depends on your specific needs and budget.
The GeForce FX was Nvidia's fifth generation GeForce graphics card, featuring support for Shader Model 2.0. It aimed to improve on previous GeForce cards with faster core and memory speeds of 500MHz and 250MHz respectively, new anisotropic filtering and video processing capabilities. However, it ended up underperforming compared to AMD/ATI's competing Radeon 9700 and 9800 cards due to its narrower 128-bit memory bus and issues with its mixed-precision shader architecture. This disappointed hardware experts and consumers expecting greater performance.
The document is a worksheet for a student to research computer components that are compatible with components a customer already owns. The student must find specifications for a power supply, CPU, cooling device, RAM, and video adapter card that match the form factor, socket type, and front side bus speed of the case, motherboard, and other owned components provided in the tables. The motherboard must be compatible with all other computer components.
The document is a worksheet for a student to research computer components that are compatible with components a customer already owns. The student must find specifications for a power supply, CPU, cooling device, RAM, and video adapter card that match the form factor, socket type, and front side bus speed of the case, motherboard, and other owned components provided in the tables. The motherboard must be compatible with all other computer components.
The document describes the specifications and features of the PowerColor PCS+ HD7950 graphics card. It has a 28nm GCN architecture with 1100MHz core speed and 1225MHz memory speed. It uses AMD's PowerTune technology and has high overclocking potential. Reviews praise its professional cooling system for being quiet while maintaining good temperatures under load. Benchmark tests show it outperforms the GTX 570 and competes with the GTX 580.
This document provides specifications for two ASUS Zenbook Ultrabook models, the UX21 and UX31. It lists the processors, operating systems, dimensions, memory, displays, I/O ports, storage, battery life, and other key specifications of the two models. The UX31 has a larger 13.3 inch screen compared to the 11.6 inch screen of the UX21. Both models are thin and light with quick resume capabilities and long battery life.
The document discusses Lenovo ThinkPad products and technologies, comparing ThinkPad repair rates to industry averages. ThinkPads have historically had lower repair rates, around 33% better in the first year compared to industry averages. The document also outlines features and specifications of various ThinkPad models, including the T400, T500, R400, R500, W500, X200, X200s, and X200 Tablet. It highlights technologies like solid state drives, LED backlight panels, and roll cage designs that improve durability, performance, and battery life.
AMD held a Financial Analyst Day to discuss its product strategy and roadmap. It aims to deliver new winning PC platforms in 2010 with improved performance and battery life. Its server strategy focuses on high performance and power efficiency across product lines. AMD also discussed its graphics strategy and leadership with DirectX 11 and its upcoming Fusion APU, which combines CPU and GPU compute power to deliver breakthroughs in performance, power efficiency, and form factor. Fusion is expected to provide supercomputing power in thin, all-day notebooks starting in 2011.
The document discusses CUDA core processors and GPUs. It defines processors as computers' brains that control tasks and prioritization. Cores are microprocessors inside CPUs, with examples given for single, dual, quad, hexa, and octa core models. GPUs have massively parallel architectures and are found in video cards and game consoles. CUDA is a programming model that uses GPUs to dramatically increase computing performance through parallel processing. Nvidia invented GPUs and leads in visual computing. CUDA allows C programs to harness thousands of GPU threads for parallel computing.
AMD's Lisa Su, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Business Units kicks off CES 2013 with a press conference at the AMD Experience Zone on Consumers and The World of Surround Computing.
AMD technology powers 4 of the top 5 fastest supercomputers in the world. AMD was also the first to release a quad-core CPU over 6.5GHz and the fastest graphics card. More recently, AMD launched new processors and chipsets, improved graphics drivers, and partnered to bring 500,000 Android apps to PCs. AMD has advantages over competitors like larger L1 CPU caches, easier overclocking tools, power efficiency technologies, and upgradeability across motherboards.
The document provides an overview of Lenovo's ThinkPad product portfolio, technologies, and key features. It summarizes information on the ThinkPad T, R, W, X, and SL series notebooks, highlighting their performance capabilities, security features, battery life, graphics options, and certifications. It also describes Lenovo's Active Protection System, switchable graphics, spill-resistant keyboards, and other technologies that provide durability, reliability, and energy efficiency.
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Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FME
VR-Zone Technology News | Stuff for the Geeks! Issue #11
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VR-Zone.com | Stuff for the Geeks!
computer case. Designed in collaboration with BMW, the Level
VR-Zone | Stuff for the Geeks is a bi-weekly publication 10's unique design, with separate compartments hung from
covering the latest gadgets and stuff for the geeks. the side of a central "spine", was unlike anything anyone had
ever seen before. But so was its price, at $800.00. The high
price kept it out of retail stores and also kept sales low. The
The Daily VR-Zone News Level 10 GT attempts to incorporate some of the features and
Summary - 10 Mar 2011 style of the original Level 10 at a lower price that's still at the
high end of the mainstream case market. Benchmark Reviews
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--10-
takes a look at this latest salvo in the "case wars."
mar-2011/11556.html
March 10th, 2011 Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews
Description: Noctua's NH-C14 is a huge cooler, both
in physical size and performance. The build quality is
excellent and the mounting solutions are very robust and
easily installed. I particularly like the fan clip design and
implementation. With two included fans, a feature rich
In today's news roundup: Advances made to MRAM
accessory package including LNA and ULNA fan speed
technology might see it rivaling performance of DRAM
reducers, a screwdriver and an enameled metal case badge, the
and SRAM soon; Sparkle's Calibre X580 graphics card gets
NH-C14 would seem to be a dream product for the enthusiast/
reviewed; Microsoft's Patch Tuesday does little to secure
overclockers among us.
Internet Explorer from a known security hole; HP drops a
bombshell on Microsoft by announcing its plans to preload AMD Radeon HD 6990 Review: Sumptuous Dual-GPU Power
its desktop PCs with Palm's webOS; A new patch to Catherine Description: The high-end Radeon HD 6970 and HD 6950 also
unlocks access to a 'Super Easy mode', and Sony seems to have arrived late last year, while the dual-GPU version of AMD's last
scored a victory against hackers by issuing a new firmware that generation graphics series code-named Antilles was expected
is reportedly capable of blocking the master key hack to arrive shortly after. Coincidentally (or not) both AMD and
Nvidia took a few months longer than expected to show its
Hardware News:
hardcore dual-GPU graphics cards, with the former making
MRAM chip connection manages high speed data storage the first move to finally unveil the Radeon HD 6990.
Description: Scientists have managed to significantly speed
ASUS EAH6870 1GB Radeon HD6870 Thermal Image
up the data transfer of Magnetic Random Access Memories
Analysis @ Bigbruin.com
(MRAM), meaning that the spintronics based memory could
Description: The PCB behind the Radeon HD6870's GPU did
soon rival DRAM and SRAM.
get to over 72C, and it washed over a large area of the card
Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech with temperatures exceeding 60C. These numbers themselves
Legion aren't of much concern, but it does imply that the actual GPU
Description: The Antec Kuhler H2O 620 CPU Cooler is one is even higher. An aftermarket cooler may not be necessary,
of the newest offerings in self contained liquid CPU cooling but it should lower those readings by a fair amount.
with zero maintenance. The technologies of the Antec Kuhler
Fractal Design Define XL Computer Case @ TweakPC.de
H2O 620 would have been available only in the highest priced
(German)
enthusiast coolers a short time ago, but Antec is now delivering
Description: (Machine translation) Fractal Design is well
them in an affordable, easy to install and maintain unit. The
known for midi-tower computer cases. The Define XL is the
Kuhler H2O 620 offers all of the benefits of liquid cooling,
first big-tower. We took a look.
including lowered CPU and component temperatures without
the complications typically associated with liquid cooling. Sparkle Calibre X580 Video Card Review @ Madshrimps
Description: The Calibre X580 graphics card offers impressive
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Modular Case @ Benchmark
performance in most games and synthetic benchmarks, comes
Reviews
with a beefy but very efficient (and silent enough) air cooling
Description: Thermaltake set the computer case world on
solution from Arctic Cooling and if that wasn't enough, it
its ear in 2009, when it introduced the amazing Level 10
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is overclocked from the factory (810MHz GPU/ 2016MHz 40,000: Dawn of War II -- Retribution. This time around, your
memory)! units are more survivable, the odds are fairer, and those gnarly
bosses go down just a bit easier
Consumer Electronics and Software News:
Catherine patch makes game easier
Video: Hands-On With An Engineering Prototype 64GB
iPhone Description: According to Atlus' official Catherine homepage
(translated by Siliconera), the PlayStation 3 patch is live and
Description: The backstory isn’t exactly detailed, but somehow
will make gamer's lives easier with a new difficulty mode called
M.I.C. Gadget got their hands on what seems to be an
unreleased 64GB iPhone. All they’re stating is that the phone Super Easy mode.
is not for sale and it was “definitely leaked from Foxconn’s Report: Firmware 3.60 Re-secures PS3
factory in Shenzhen.” True? We don’t know, but it at least Description: The PS3's latest firmware does more than bring
seems like the real deal. cloud saves to Sony's console, if reports are to be believed; it
also re-secures the PS3 against the hacks that have blighted it
Microsoft Patch Tuesday leaves Internet Explorer vulnerable
in recent months.
Description: The firm’s Patch Tuesday neglected to include the
patch for Exploit-CVE2011-0096, meaning that users will be
forced to wait until next month to acquire full protection. Kingston introduces HyperX
Planar's SA2311W 23" 3D monitor now shipping for $600
Description: The SA2311W is a 23" 3D (active-shutter)
T1 Black triple-channel
monitor that features 120hz refresh rate, Full-HD, 2ms memory kits
response time and VGA/dual-link-DVI/HDMI inputs. If you Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/kingston-introduces-hyperx-t1-black-
want 3D, you'll need to get Nvidia's 3D Vision system. triple-channel-memory-kits/11558.html
iDisplay for Android @ TestFreaks March 10th, 2011
Description: I love having more than one monitor, once you try
more than one you can never really go back. Monitors though
can be expensive and you have to think do you really need or
have the space for another monitor on your desk? What about
using what you already have readily available, something like
your phone... Kingston has announced the HyperX T1 Black triple-channel
Firefox 4 Moves Out of Beta, New Downloads Available Now memory kits, which are designed to meet the performance
Description: The last beta version, Firefox 4 Beta 10, was requirements of the new Intel Core i7-990X Processor
released just six weeks ago. Current Firefox 4 beta users will Extreme Edition and Intel X58 Express-based motherboards.
be automatically upgraded to the RC version of the browser, Furthermore, the black heatsinks complements black-themed
and RC users will be automatically updated to the final release motherboards, such as the ASUS Rampage III and GIGABYTE
of Firefox 4 when it is available. G1-Killer series. The HyperX T1 Black will be available in kits
(of three or six modules) up to 24GB.
Apple Opening Temporary iPad 2 Store to Handle SXSW
Demand
Description: South by Southwest (SXSW) starts on Friday
March 11, and the iPad 2 goes on sale on the same day. Apple
has two stores in Austin, where SXSW is held, but when you’re
hosting thousands of gadget-hungry geeks, two stores is not
enough. That’s why Apple is opening a temporary store (via
The Statesman) that will exist for only two weeks, beginning
March 11.
HP's shot across Microsoft's bow: webOS to ship on all HP PCs
Description: HP CEO Leo Apotheker has said that next year, all
PCs sold by Hewlett-Packard will include webOS, the mobile
operating system acquired by HP when it bought Palm last
year. The operating system will ship alongside, not instead of,
Microsoft's Windows. Hsinchu, Taiwan - Kingston Technology Company, Inc.,
the independent world leader in memory products, today
Gaming News: announced the release of HyperX T1 Black DDR3 triple-
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II -- Retribution Review channel memory kits. The new memory kits are designed to
Description: Even the biggest fans of the original Warhammer meet the performance requirements of the new Intel Core
40,000: Dawn of War II will admit it: The game was too i7-990X Processor Extreme Edition and Intel X58 Express-
hard. Bosses were unforgiving to the point of frustration, and based motherboards, and are available in kits of three or six
the punishment for dying or missing an objective reminded modules and in capacities up to 24GB.
one of the auto-da-fe. Thankfully, the designers at Relic "Our new HyperX T1 Black triple-channel kits give enthusiasts
Entertainment have heard the pleas of all us sinners, and have the opportunity to combine performance and to style into their
loosened up their latest standalone expansion, Warhammer
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PC build," said Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC brings a number of improvements to the iOS experience,
Region, Kingston. "These high-capacity kits are ideal for the most notably, Safari speed performance, personal hotspot for
X58 products on the market, especially the new GIGABYTE iPhone 4 and customizing the iPad's side switch to serve as
G1-Killer gaming motherboards." either a mute or screen orientation lock toggle.
"GIGABYTE is excited about the launch of Kingston's new This update contains new features and improvements,
Black T1 HyperX memory as it comes so soon after the including the following:
GIGABYTE G1-Killer gaming motherboard announcement,"
commented Tim Handley, Deputy Director of Motherboard * Personal Hotspot
Marketing at GIGABYTE. "With their similar color schemes
and target market, we are looking forward to seeing PC gamers - Share iPhone 4 cellular data with up to 5 devices
pair their new Black T1 memory with GIGABYTE G1-Killer (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB)
gaming motherboards."
Kingston is shipping three HyperX T1 Black 1600MHz DDR3
* iTunes Home Sharing
triple channel kits in 24GB, 12GB and 6GB configurations.
HyperX T1 Black is available through Kingston's channel of
- Play music, movies, and TV shows from a shared
authorized distributors, resellers, and retailers.
iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2)
Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and
free technical support.
* New AirPlay features
- Play videos from the Photos app including the
Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-
party apps and websites on Apple TV
- Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using
transitions available on Apple TV
Source: Kingston Press Release
* Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro
JavaScript engine
Apple releases iOS 4.3 update
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/apple-releases-ios-4.3-
update/11557.html
* HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter
March 10th, 2011
- View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app,
Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-
party apps on an HDMI display
* Ping features
Apple today has push their iOS 4.3 for all users running
on later iOS device hardwares. First mentioned last week at - Push notifications for comments and follow requests
Apple's iPad special media event, you can now update your iOS
device to iOS 4.3 through iTunes. - Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing
screen
- Parental controls
* New Settings
- Messages setting for number of times to repeat an
alert
- iPad side switch setting to lock screen rotation or
mute audio notifications and sound effects
Apple has just released iOS 4.3 to the public, just a days ahead
of the originally scheduled Friday launch. This new release
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* Single tap conference call dialing with a pause to It’s also possible to upload media from external storage devices
send a passcode to Picasa and Flickr and the Web Surf Station also features
DLNA support for media streaming. It’s also supplied with a
remote control for easy navigation with a slide-out keyboard
* Bug fixes that makes it easy to access webpages. It’s currently on sale in
Europe for €299 (S$525) which isn’t exactly cheap for a 24-
You can get your copy of iOS 4.3 through iTunes now.
inch display, but it might be a suitable solution for someone
that only needs basic internet access rather than a full-on
computer, or in lieu of buying a second computer for media
Acer announces its Web Surf playback and web access.
Station smart display Lenovo and Intel launch the
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/acer-announces-its-web-surf-station-
smart-display/11555.html Classmate+ PC
March 10th, 2011 Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/lenovo-and-intel-launch-the-
classmate-pc/11554.html
March 10th, 2011
Want a computer screen that’s more than just a screen? Then
maybe the Acer DX241H is what you’ve been waiting for, as
beyond being a 24-inch full HD 1920x1080 resolution display Intel has been moving from partner to partner with its various
with D-sub and HDMI input, it can do a lot more. Acer calls iterations of the Classmate PC and now the company have
it the Web Surf Station and it’s pretty much a smart display, signed up Lenovo as its partner for the latest model, the
something that there has been a lot of talk about in the past, Classmate+ PC. It's still a very basic machine without a lot
but something that’s hasn’t really materialised, until now. of bells and whistles, but as it's intended as an educational
computer for schools, this isn't exactly expected.
Want a computer screen that’s more than just a screen? Then
maybe the Acer DX241H is what you’ve been waiting for, as Intel has been moving from partner to partner with its various
beyond being a 24-inch full HD 1920x1080 resolution display iterations of the Classmate PC and now the company have
with D-sub and HDMI input, it can do a lot more. Acer calls signed up Lenovo as its partner for the latest model, the
it the Web Surf Station and it’s pretty much a smart display, Classmate+ PC. It's still a very basic machine without a lot
something that there has been a lot of talk about in the past, of bells and whistles, but as it's intended as an educational
but something that’s hasn’t really materialised, until now. computer for schools, this isn't exactly expected.
Although Acer hasn’t revealed what hardware is inside the At least Lenovo has managed to come up with a more attractive
Web Surf Station, it’s running Acer’s proprietary clear.fi design for the Classmate+ PC than seen in the previous
software which allows playback of various multimedia formats generations, if somewhat industrial in terms of looks. The
(no specifics were given). It will play back media from memory carry handle is still firmly in place at the back of the Classmate
cards, USB storage devices and even the web. A lot of details + PC and it's of course still powered by one of Intel's Atom
have been left out of the press release, but apparently the processors, in this case a single core 1.6GHz Atom N455 which
Web Surf Station features both wired and wireless network is paired with Intel's NM10 chipset.
connectivity and it has a built in web browser based on
Google’s Chrome browser.
It will also come with up to 2GB of RAM, a standard netbook
style 10.1-inch LCD screen, an option of either an 8 or 16GB
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SSD or a 160 or 250GB hard drive. Other features include
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 10/100Mbit Ethernet, a 1.3Megapixel
webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, a memory card reader, a D-sub
connector and a pair of audio jacks.
Lenovo will supply three different battery packs for the
Classmate+ PC, a standard 3-cell unit which is said to deliver
3-3.5h battery life depending on whether it's configured with
a hard drive or SSD, a 4400mAh 6-cell pack good for between
7-7.5h and finally a 5200mAh high density 6-cell battery pack
good for up to 8.5-9h of usage. The Classmate+ PC will only
be available to qualified education and government customers
through Lenovo or its channel partners.
IT SHOW 2011 - Babes
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011--babes/11552.html
March 10th, 2011
A picture speaks a thousand words therefore in this article, we
will let the pictures do the talking. Get ready...the show babes
of IT Show 2011.
lovely
<3 <3
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the lovely show babes from Casio booth
Sony is hot and sexy
Trend Micro babes are pretty too !
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i like her smile ^_^ her friend joins in
<3
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lovely babe from A.C. Ryan ^^ The M1 booth can be located on level 2 Ballroom Foyer.
Did you manage to 'capture' any booth babes in IT Show 2011
on your camera ? Share with us your photos and we will be
adding it to our booth babe article along with ours.
Credits will be given, based on your forum nickname.
IT SHOW 2011 Coverage
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-coverage/11543.html
March 10th, 2011
IT Show 2011 Singapore is upon us, and needless to say there
are going to be lots of IT-related offers awaiting the bargain
hunters who have waited months for this day. As usual, VR-
Zone headed down to the exhibition grounds at Suntec City
Exhibition and Convention Centre to bring you the coverage
of the event. *STILL BEING UPDATED!*
M1 also started to offer Internet TV services. With the '1box',
users can stream media, surf, shop and socialize all at the
comfort of their couch.
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M1 is bundling thier mobile broadband plans with Android
The 1box available for rent from M1 with a minimum of 6 tablets.
months subscription.
M1 Broadband Offers
Fiber 25Mbps 50Mbps100Mbps
150Mbps200Mbps 1Gbps
Broadband
Monthly $39 $49 $59 $79 $99 $399
Subscriptions
Upload 25Mbps 50Mbps 50Mbps 75Mbps100Mbps
500Mbps
Speeds
Up To
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Home 5Mbps 8Mbps 10Mbps 15Mbps 30Mbps100Mbps
Broadband
Monthly $25.20 $36.40 $40.60 $42.90 $53.90 $76.70
Subscriptions
Upload 512kbps 1Mbps 1Mbps 2Mbps 4Mbps 10Mbps
Speeds
Up To
Mobile 1Mbps 2Mbps 4Mbps 7.2Mbps 21Mbps
Broadband
Monthly $13.45 $23.23 $30.82 $41.58 $59.40
Subscription USB has achieved widespread adoption worldwide as an
Data Unlimited interface standard for connecting peripheral devices such as
Bundle mouses and external hard disks to PCs and other digital
electronic products. In recent years, the increasing data size of
video content and emergence of recording media with larger
capacities have boosted demand for high-speed interfaces. As
Renesas Electronics Debuts a result, USB 3.0, which boosts tenfold the earlier transfer
speed of 480 megabits per second (Mbps), has appeared.
New USB 3.0 Controllers
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/renesas-electronics-debuts-new- USB 3.0 has been widely adopted into an increasing number
usb-3.0-controllers/11551.html of PCs and peripheral devices such as external hard disks and
March 10th, 2011 USB flash memory drives. With the recent emergence of solid
state drive (SSD) products offering faster read and write access
than conventional hard disks and chipsets supporting the PCI
Express Generation 2 high-speed internal bus for PCs, the
groundwork is in place to enable the high-speed performance
potential of USB 3.0 to be used to its fullest. Against this
Renesas Electronics (formerly NEC Electronics), the world's background, there is strong market demand for host controller
largest manufacturers of semiconductor systems for mobile products offering faster effective data transfer speeds with
phones and automotive applications, has unveiled the peripheral devices, reduced standby power consumption for
µPD720201 and µPD720202 - two new USB 3.0 xHCI host better battery life in mobile devices such as tablet PCs and
controllers for PCs and electronic devices. They are Renesas's netbooks, and compact package size to enable the use of
third generation USB 3.0 controllers and are expected to smaller printed wiring boards.
deliver faster speed (40 percent faster than existing host
controller products) and consumes less power (better power
efficiency). Renesas Electronics' µPD720201 (four ports) and The new host controllers add a new four-port product to
µPD720202 (two ports) are available now at a cost of US$20 the Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 product lineup and deliver
and US$10 respectively. even faster transfer speeds, better power efficiency, and more
compact size than the company's previous versions of USB 3.0
RENESAS ELECTRONICS PRESS RELEASE host controllers.
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier provider of
advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the Key features of the new µPD720201 and µPD720202 USB 3.0
availability of its two new SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus host controllers:
(USB 3.0) xHCI host controllers (part number, µPD720201
and µPD720202) for electronic devices such as PCs and digital
TVs that feature faster effective data transfer speeds and (1) Industry-leading high data transfer speed
reduced power consumption in low power mode.
Improvements to the data transfer processing circuit provide
an increase in the effective data write speed of more than
The µPD720201 and µPD720202 devices make it easier for 40 percent from Renesas Electronics' existing host controller
system designers to build electronic devices combining high- products for peripheral devices such as USB 3.0 hard disks.
speed data transfer, compact size, and extended battery life. This, combined with excellent read performance, results in an
In addition, Renesas Electronics device drivers for Microsoft industry-leading high data transfer speed.
Windows with a proven track record, and device drivers
with Linux support, are available for the µPD720201 and
µPD720202 host controllers at no cost. (2) Industry-leading low power consumption
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NEC Electronics) launched the µPD720100 device, the world's
In addition to a technology implemented on existing products first USB 2.0-compliant host controller chip and an extensive
that reduces power consumption when the peripheral device lineup of other USB devices, and has earned a reputation for
is in the unconnected state, circuit improvements have been delivering dedicated customer service and high quality.
made to effectively suppress current leakage when in low-
power mode. This has reduced power consumption in low-
power mode to 4.5 milliwatt (mW), a reduction of 90 percent In May 2009, Renesas Electronics (then NEC Electronics)
compared with Renesas Electronics' existing products. This introduced the industry's first USB 3.0 xHCI host controller
results in power consumption among the lowest in the and, only after four months of its release, the company became
industry, reduced standby power usage in laptop PCs and the world's first to earn the "Certified SuperSpeed USB (USB
other mobile devices, and extended battery life. 3.0)" certification from the USB-IF, and also started mass
production of the µPD720200 host controller. In the following
year, the company released its second USB 3.0 xHCI host
(3) Compact QFN package and firmware download function controller (µPD720200A) and passed the compliance and
for smaller mounting area certification testing in only two months.
The µPD720201 and the µPD720202 devices are equipped
in an 8 millimeter (mm) square Quad Flat Non Lead (QFN) Renesas Electronics is the world's largest producer of USB
package and a 7 mm square QFN package, respectively, which 3.0 host controllers and provides complete USB 3.0 solutions,
are reductions in package size of approximately 50 percent which include device drivers for Windows XP, Vista and
from Renesas Electronics' existing products. Windows 7. Renesas Electronics also licenses both host and
device-side USB 3.0 IP and offers USB host and device side
building blocks within its custom ASIC libraries for companies
In addition, the company's existing host controllers use wishing to design and market their own USB 3.0 integrated
firmware stored in external serial flash ROM. The µPD720201 circuits.
and µPD720202 devices now have a function that makes
use of improvements to the PCI Express interface to allow
downloading of firmware from the system software, such as Availability
the basic input/output system (BIOS). The ability to download Samples of Renesas Electronics' µPD720201 with four
the firmware from the system software eliminates the need downstream ports and µPD720202 with two downstream
for external serial flash ROM. This reduces the number of ports are available now, priced at $20 and $10, respectively.
components required for incorporating a USB 3.0 function Mass production is scheduled to begin in September 2011 with
and enables a smaller mounting area. a combined production volume of 2,000,000 units per month.
(Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
“In addition to contributing to faster data transfer
processing in PCs and digital consumer electronics, Renesas IT SHOW 2011 Price Lists,
Electronics' µPD720201 and µPD720202 host controllers
help extend battery life by dramatically reducing the power
Flyers, Brochures, Promotions
consumption,”said Yukihiko Matsuda, Associate General Roundup
Manager, Industry & Network Business Division, Renesas Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-price-lists-flyers-
Electronics Corporation. “As a core member of the USB-IF, we brochures-promotions-roundup/11502.html
will continue to provide robust lineups of USB 3.0 products to March 10th, 2011
accelerate the adoption of USB 3.0 in compact mobile devices.”
Refer to the separate sheet for the specifications of the
µPD720201 and µPD720202.USB 3.0 host controllers. Check out the latest IT SHOW 2011 Price
List, Flyers, Brochures, Promotions including brands like
Acer, AC Ryan, ASUS, Blackberry, Brother, Canon, Cisco
Renesas Electronics will exhibit and demonstrate the Linksys, D-Link, Epson, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, HP, Lenovo,
µPD720201 and µPD720202 devices at the SuperSpeed USB Lexmark, LG, Microsoft, MSI, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic,
Developers Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March Philips, Samsung, Seagate, Sony, Toshiba, Western Digital.
9 and 10, 2011.
Zalman Launches CNPS11X
Leadership in USB
As a member of the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) since Extreme CPU Cooler
1996, Renesas Electronics (formerly NEC Electronics) has Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/zalman-launches-cnps11x-extreme-
played a leading role both in defining USB standards and in cpu-cooler/11550.html
developing USB technology. In April 2000, the company (then
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March 10th, 2011
Korean cooling specialist Zalman has announced its latest
high-end CPU cooler, the CNPS11X Extreme. Measuring 132
x 80 x 154mm and weighing 600g, the nickel plated cooler
sports two V-shaped heatsinks, five composite pipes, and is
equipped with a 120mm Blue LED PWM fan that operates at
1000 ~ 1950 RPM. The CNPS11X Extreme, compatible with
most Intel & AMD processors, is bundled with a tube of ZM-
STG2M thermal compound and is expected to start shipping
come end April.
ZALMAN PRESS RELEASE
A new CPU Cooler lineup has just been released to bring
up the Zalman to the next stage. Unlike its predecessors,
CNPS11X Extreme comes with the unique V-shape heatsink
from any other manufacturers. With a highly optimized
thermal designed heatsink will be certainly outperforming
than any other heatsink in the market.
On top, with its stylish Black pearl plating with Blue LED
will add more visuals for the Case modders. In addition,
by Zalman’s unique Composite Heatpipe Solution, CNPS11X
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Extreme will have more than enough to cool any hottest CPUs
in the market as well. (Up to 350W TDP). Included ZM-STG2
will also boost up to the maximum cooling performance of
CNPS11X.
Canon has set up a booth at the Galleria Foyer this year.
Canon's huge redemption booth is still at the ground floor as
Key Features usual, at the lobby of the Convention Centre.
• Powerful Cooling performance (Qmax 350W)
• V-Shaped Dual Heatsink Design for Optimal Airflow
• Composite Heatpipe (Heat Transfer Capacity Rate
Enhanced by 1.5times compared to ordinary Heatpipes)
• High Performance Super Thermal Grease ZM-STG2
• Compatible with Various Intel & AMD Sockets.
• Ultra Quiet 120mm Blue LED PWM Fan
• Elegant, Black-Pearl Nickel Plating
Availability End of April
IT SHOW 2011: The Preview
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-the-preview/11534.html
March 10th, 2011
Moving up to the second floor, M1 has again taken the
space outside the ballrooms. There's even a corner on the
left dedicated to the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband
Network (NGNBN).
Held from 10th to 13th March 2011, IT SHOW 2011 Singapore
is the largest IT, digital, mobile and consumer electronics
exhibition here in Singapore. This year, there will be more than
830 exhibitors over a combined exhibition space of 350,000
square feet. Join VR-Zone.com as we give you a sneak peek of
what you can find at the show. Take a look!
Held from 10th to 13th of March 2011, IT SHOW 2011
is the largest IT, digital, mobile and consumer electronics
exhibition here in Singapore. This year, there will be more than
830 exhibitors over a combined exhibition space of 350,000
square feet. Join VR-Zone.com as we present a preview of the
show grounds!
M1 has shifted its counters into one of the ballrooms, possibly
to ease the human congestion along the walkway. The number
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of counters may be an indication of how large (M1 expects) the Starhub's counters are found inside meeting rooms.
crowd can get!
Just beside Starhub is EpiCentre. The company also has
In the neighboring ballroom, we see SingTel getting all cosy in booths at Level 2.
there.
Nubox is over at the concourse.
All three telcos have been at the same spots for the past we-
don't-know-how-may shows. On Level 3, we have Starhub at
the foyer. The guys setting up seem to be a little behind time
though...
Sony has taken up the rest of the available space at the
concourse. Cameras are located at the right corner...
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Challenger to match IT SHOW
2011 pricings
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/challenger-to-match-it-show-2011-
pricings/11540.html
March 10th, 2011
Followed by their laptops in the middle...
IT SHOW 2011 - SingTel
Broadband, Smartphones, and
mioTV
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011--singtel-broadband-
smartphones-and-miotv/11538.html
March 10th, 2011
PlayStation demos!
And a whole range of LCD TVs on the left side.
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Description: Google recently launched a new version of
IT SHOW 2011 - M1 Broadband Chrome that includes a new password sync feature, synced
and Phone and Prepaid Offers data encryption, an improved settings interface, and promises
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011--m1-broadband-and- 66 percent faster JavaScript speeds.
phone-and-prepaid-offers/11537.html Description: HP is getting serious about WebOS integration
March 10th, 2011 with plans to have the formerly mobile operating system
extend to all of its PCs starting next year.
Description: AMD has taken the wraps off its newest high-
end graphics solution, the AMD HD 6990. The new 6990 is
a monster of a card—it's basically a small system all in itself,
The Daily VR-Zone News which you can cram inside your PC..
Summary - 09 Mar 2011 Description: The current generation of gaming consoles seems
to be enjoying a longer life cycle than usual, with peripherals
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--09-
like Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's Move effectively delaying
mar-2011/11535.html
the launch of next-gen systems by at least a few years.
March 10th, 2011
Description: While it sounds miniscule next to Apple's App
Store and its more than 350,000 apps, the Windows Phone
Marketplace now offers 9,000 apps and games and is growing
by an average of 100 apps a day.
Gaming news
In today's news roundup: Reviews of ASUS ENGTS450
DirectCU OC video card ; AMD Fusion vs Intel Atom: Clash of Description: The original Shift was an intriguing and
the Integrations ; AMD launches a dual-GPU, 350W monster captivating mix of typical Need For Speed excess and
card; HP planning to put WebOS on every PC it ships in 20 convincing handling model – a worrying juxtaposition on
and12; Microsoft job postings hint at Xbox 360 successor; the paper that mostly worked in practice – but the sequel (which,
passion of Shift 2 unleashed . you'll note, has lost its Need for Speed tag) aims at sharpening
its focus onto recreating the authentic racing experience.
Hardware News:
Description: Coming less than a year-and-a-half after its
Description: The ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU OC video card predecessor -- and in the wake of widespread acclaim over
comes armed with a overclocked GPU running at 850MHz and Bioware's Mass Effect 2 -- Dragon Age 2 comes with the
slightly overclocked memory frequency of 950MHz (3.8GHz baggage of expectation and apprehension that seems requisite
effective). It looks good, it does the job, but you won't be able for all major developers, especially one that has become as
to turn on all the fancy settings of your favorite game while prolific as the Canada-based juggernaut.
playing at a high resolution.
Description: The Noctua NH-C14 might win the title of
Noctua’s best performing cooler, but it wasn’t meant to. Acer readying touch friendly
What it does offer is the ability to get high-end air-cooling
into smaller cases, while not sacrificing on clearance of
remote for clear-fi
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/acer-readying-touch-friendly-remote-
motherboard components or noise. for-clear-fi/11536.html
Description: It’s the factual state of affairs that integration March 10th, 2011
is our imminent future, reinforced every day through
announcements and presentation of various new technologies.
The lack of upgrade options is something that we seem to
be willing to renounce in order to get complete and efficient
solutions. Intel’s latest CPU series has reduced overclocking to
a lower level, thus announcing the direction that new products It might not look like much, but Acer's upcoming RMTP-S1Q
and technologies are about to take. remote is a step in the right direction as far as we're concerned
Description: Zotac's Geforce GTX 570 does prove that is when it comes to basic navigation of a home theatre PC. It
a direct competitor with any reference based HD 6970 at can be used as both a touch pad and a basic remote control,
this given time. Through benchmarking and testing, both although it's not as fancy as the model Acer offers which also
videocards won and lost during certain benchmarks.. doubles up as a touch sensitive keyboard.
Description: Intel really kicked the SSD world in high gear
when they released their X-25 series of drives last year. Their It might not look like much, but Acer's upcoming RMTP-S1Q
performance was the benchmark that all other drives were remote is a step in the right direction as far as we're concerned
measured against for quite some time. when it comes to basic navigation of a home theatre PC. It
Consumer Electronics and Software news: can be used as both a touch pad and a basic remote control,
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although it's not as fancy as the model Acer offers which also Creative will showcase their latest ZiiO 7-inch and 10-inch
doubles up as a touch sensitive keyboard. Android tablets at this week's IT Show, among its range
of Pure Wireless Entertainment, SoundBlaster and Live!
Details of the new remote leaked via the FCC and it's made by
cam products. The Creative booth will be located on Level 6,
a Hong Kong company called Syuin Connector. It has a built in
Hall 601, and the booth number is 6298 .
rechargeable battery and operates over a 2.4GHz RF link and
it looks like the receiver will be built into whatever device that
the RMTP-S1Q will be paired up with. It has a usable range
of about 8-10 meters and it also sports a G-sensor which will
auto detect which way you're holding the remote so the mouse
cursor will always move the correct way around.
Creative ZiiO 10-inch Pure Wireless Entertainment tablet
The Creative ZiiO 10-inch Pure Wireless Entertainment tablet
is a sleek Android-based device that claims to deliver the
best wireless audio performance to its users. With the Pure
Android Audio application, it can stream audio to speakers or
It's compatible with Windows 7 and Acer's new clear-fi headphones with Bluetooth and apt-X capabilities.
media center software which was announced earlier this Usual Price: S$429 (8GB)
year at CES. In basic mode, the RMTP-S1Q is a touch pad, IT Show 2011 Price - S$399 (Limited to 50 sets)
although it features a backlight which might be handy in dark
environments, such as a home theatre room. It doesn't have
any physical clickable buttons though, so you'll have to live
with tapping the pad instead. However, it does feature multi-
touch for scrolling which should make it a bit easier to navigate
around Windows with it.
Press the mode button and a selection of icons will light up
which includes a menu key, a switch key, previous and next
track, play/pause, stop, volume up/down and quick access
buttons for video and music playback. These all work as you'd
expect, although judging by the fact it's been designed for
Acer's clear-fi software, it's unlike that it can be used with
other applications. The switch key enables switching between
various modes beyond audio and video playback, such as
image gallery and what not. Hopefully this will be a standard Creative ZiiO 7-inch Pure Wireless Entertainment tablet
feature on a lot of systems from Acer, as it looks like a neat little The new Creative ZiiO 7-inch Pure Wireless Entertainment
solution that we wouldn't mind getting thrown in as a bundled tablet is extremely compact, portable and lightweight. Like the
extra. ZiiO 10-inch tablet, it also features the Pure Android Audio
application to offer audio-enhancing options including X-Fi,
IT Show 2011 Promotions: apt-X and Bluetooth connectivity.
Usual Price - S$359 (8GB); S$389 (16GB)
Creative IT Show 2011 Price - S$339 (8GB) (Limited to 50 sets) ; 16GB
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions- Model comes with free leather case worth S$49 (limited to 50
creative/11532.html sets)
March 10th, 2011
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Creative ZiiSound T6 2.1 wireless speaker system
Creative WP-300 headphones
The ZiiSound T6 2.1 wireless speaker system offers quality
wireless audio playback, fast and easy connections, and works The Creative WP-300 apt-X enabled wireless headphones
with all compatible stereo Bluetooth devices like notebooks, are designed for audiophiles who enjoy high quality music
netbooks, the iPhone, iPad, PCs, Macs and tablet computers. from their favourite Bluetooth enabled mobile devices. The
Through the USB connection, this three-piece speaker system lightweight headphones come with a foldable frame and ultra-
is capable of delivering “full-bandwidth” audio from 5.1 digital comfortable ear cushions even after hours of usage.
soundtracks. Usual Price - S$149
IT Show 2011 Price - S$99 (Limited to 50 sets)
Usual Price - S$569
IT Show 2011 Promotion – Free Creative T12 Wireless worth Logitech announces Z906 5.1-
S$129 (Limited to 50 sets)
channel speakers
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/logitech-announces-z906-5.1-channel-
speakers/11533.html
March 10th, 2011
If you've been on the hunt for a complete 5.1-channel speaker
set that doesn't take up too much space or cost a small fortune,
then you generally have a choice of Creative Labs or Logitech
and the latter company has announced its latest addition in
the shape of the Z906 speakers. This time around Logitech has
focused the set to fit better in the living room rather than being
a solution for PC audio, despite the old Z-5500's finding their
Creative ZEN Touch 2 way into many living rooms.
The Creative ZEN Touch 2 is a pocket-sized wireless
entertainment device that lets users enjoy Pure Wireless Audio If you've been on the hunt for a complete 5.1-channel speaker
streamed to their Bluetooth headphones and speakers. Users set that doesn't take up too much space or cost a small fortune,
can also access the Internet at the touch of an onscreen icon. then you generally have a choice of Creative Labs or Logitech
and the latter company has announced its latest addition in
the shape of the Z906 speakers. This time around Logitech has
Usual Price - S$279 (8GB, without GPS); S$319 (16GB, focused the set to fit better in the living room rather than being
without GPS) and S$299 (8GB, with GPS) a solution for PC audio, despite the old Z-5500's finding their
IT Show 2011 Price - S$249 (8GB, without GPS) (Limited to 50 way into many living rooms.
sets); 16GB model without GPS comes with free adaptor worth
The design is completely revamped and we're looking at a
S$29 (Limited to 50 sets)
much more AV friendly control unit this time around, as
it's horizontal rather than vertical as was the case with the
Z-5500's. Gone is the fancy LCD display, but in its place
Logitech has added a range of easy to read orange LEDs
which clearly indicates what's going on. You still get a remote
control, but even that has been simplified and only features a
power button, an input selector, a mute button and a four way
navigation pad that also doubles up as volume controls and
level and effect controls.
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BitFenix Unveils Shinobi
Gaming Chassis
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/bitfenix-unveils-shinobi-gaming-
chassis/11527.html
March 10th, 2011
The inputs have also changed and rather than the control
unit having the inputs, they're now located at the rear of the
subwoofer. The Z-5500's featured three analogue inputs as
well as an optical and a coaxial S/PDIF input and although
the Z906's keeps the three analogue inputs and the coaxial S/
PIDF, it scores a second optical S/PDIF input and two RCA
connectors for stereo audio input. Logitech has also moved New start up BitFenix has announced Shinobi, the latest
away from using RCA plugs for connecting the speakers to the addition to its series of gamercentric PC enclosures. The all
subwoofer and has instead gone for traditional spring loaded black ATX chassis, encased in Bitfenix's "SofTouch™ Surface",
clips and the same goes on the speakers. The good thing here features three too-less 5.25" optical bays/ eight 3.5" HDD
is that if you're not satisfied with the supplied speaker cables, bays, support for up to seven 120mm fans, and a topside I/
you can change them to whatever you want. O panel with four USB 2.0 ports and audio connectors. The
Shinobi is compatible with all mini-ITX, micro ATX and ATX
motherboards and will be available in March at a MSRP of
€49/ US$59 (stock) and €59/ US$69 (window).
BITFENIX PRESS RELEASE
The Z906 speakers are rated at the same 500W RMS power
as the Z-5500's, but the subwoofer has been down rated from
187W to 165W while all of the satellite speakers are rated at
67W whereas the Z-5500 satellites were rated at 61W with
the exception of the centre speaker which was rated at 69W.
(BitFenix Design Lab, March 7, 2011) - Today, gaming
All of the satellite speakers are wall mountable, although it
hardware maker BitFenix is pleased to announce the latest
does appear as if Logitech supplies the actual mounts in the
addition to its lineup of PC chassis designed for hardcore
box. The speakers are of course THX certified and the decoder
gamers. Named Shinobi, this mid tower ATX chassis delivers
handles Dolby Digital and DTS encoded audio and there's also
impressive cooling, excellent expansion possibilities, and a
support for up mixing stereo sound to surround sound.
bevy of DIY friendly features all wrapped up in a design that
articulates the bold yet clean BitFenix design philosophy.
"We wanted to create a no-nonsense gaming chassis that was
not only functional, but also exuded the killer design concept
that BitFenix is known for. I believe that with Shinobi, gamers
will get to see what we mean first hand," says BitFenix Product
The US MSRP of the Z906's is set at $399.99 which is about Manager David Jarlestedt.
S$507, but we'd expect the set to cost closer to S$600 when
it arrives in Singapore. Logitech expects to be shipping the
speakers this month in the US, although it's unclear as to when
they'll be available in other parts of the world.
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Named after some of the most feared assassins of the But the spirit of a true warrior must extend beyond the
modern age, Shinobi is designed to allow gamers to silently superficial. Shinobi also brings the tools gamers require to
and efficiently dispatch their competition. Available in both remain a cut above their adversaries. Inside, Shinobi can
window and non-window versions, Shinobi can blend into accommodate a wide variety of hardware - long graphics cards
virtually any environment. Purists will appreciate the solid are not a problem, and up to three 5.25" optical drives or
steel side panel of Shinobi, while users who want to highlight eight 3.5" hard drives can be installed for maximum expansion
the hardware installed within will love the Shinobi Window's possibilities. With the included 5.25" drive bay adapter, users
uniquely-crafted side panel window. Enveloping the top and can also install a 2.5" SSD drive. To keep things cool when
front covers is the signature BitFenix SofTouch™ Surface battle heats up, Shinobi can also be outfitted with a bevy of fans
Treatment that lends a luxurious matte finish and soft feel - up to seven 120mm fans can be installed, and optionally two
while resisting fingerprints and stains. of them can be upgraded to 140mm fans. Four high-speed USB
2.0 ports and audio jacks come standard, allowing gamers to
effortlessly connect their gaming peripherals. No matter what
the situation calls for, Shinobi rises to the occasion.
To get the gamer into battle as quickly as possible, Shinobi is
equipped with a slew of DIY friendly features. Its easy-to-use
tool-free design makes drive installation a breeze, and a large
cutout on the motherboard tray enables quicker changing of
CPU coolers should the need arise. Finally, removable filtered
fan intakes means quick cleanup, shortening the time it takes
to charge back into the fray.
Of course, Shinobi is also built with the same quality and
attention to detail of all BitFenix gaming products. From
the brushed gunmetal BitFenix logo, to the luxurious coated
interior, Shinobi users can experience the BitFenix difference
both inside and out. Shinobi Window users can also look
forward to easy-to-use tool-free drive locking mechanisms to
help speed their installation along.
BitFenix Shinobi will be available on store shelves beginning
March 2011 with an estimated MSRP of 49€ (incl. 19% VAT)
and $59.
BitFenix Shinobi Window will be available at the same time
with an estimated MSRP of 59€ (incl. 19% VAT) and $69.
For more information on Shinobi, please visit http://
www.bitfenix.com
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Motorola Atrix 4G hacked:
About BitFenix no dock needed for Webtop
experience
BitFenix is the result of the collaboration of several veterans Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/motorola-atrix-4g-hacked-no-dock-
in both the technology and gaming industries. From the same needed-for-webtop-experience/11528.html
minds behind some of technology's most venerable products, March 10th, 2011
BitFenix creates hardware and peripherals that grant the user
the utmost control, strength, and performance to complete
their computing tasks. Combining a deep understanding of
gaming and other high-demand computing applications with
superior engineering and design know-how, the BitFenix
Team is dedicated to creating the go-to computing products When Motorola launched the Atrix, one of its biggest selling
and peripherals for those who refuse to quit. For more points was the ability to connect the smartphone to the
information, check out http://www.bitfenix.com. Webtop docking station and transform the device into an
impromptu notebook, complete with its own custom Webtop
Report: AMD E-Series refresh user interface. However, a recent hack seems to have removed
the requirement of having such a docking station to enjoy the
in Q3 2011 Webtop experience. Click on the link to find out more.
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/report-amd-e-series-refresh-in-
q3-2011/11531.html
March 10th, 2011
AMD is reportedly planning to refresh the E-Series Zacate line-
up in Q3 2011, according to Xbitlabs. A slight boost in clock
speed will be complemented by introduction of AMD Turbo
Core and DDR3-1333 to Zacate APUs and a second dual-core
APU. The two new APUs will be branded E-450 and E-300.
E-450 geatures a minor 50 MHz boost to 1.65 GHz, while a
new HD 6320 integrated GPU is featured with a clock speed
of upto 600 MHz. The E-450 APU will support DDR3-1333, The Atrix 4G may not be the newest smartphone on the
up from the 1066 MHz of E-350. A new dual-core E-300 block, but it sure is the first smartphone to actually blur
will bridge the gap between single core E-240 and dual core the lines between a mobile telecommunications device and a
E-350, with a clock speed of 1.30 GHz. It will feature the same portable computing machine. After all, no other smartphone
GPU component as the E-350 and E-240 - HD 6310 and will on the market features the capability to connect itself onto
continue to support up to 1066 MHz. However, E-300 will a specialized docking station known as the Webtop and
feature Turbo Core unlike the current E-240 and E-350. Both miraculously transforming the device into an impromptu
E-450 and E-300 will continue to be part of the FT1 platform, laptop, complete with customized user interface, keyboard and
fabricated at 40nm Bulk, and feature a TDP of 18W. trackpad.
In addition to the new E-300 and E-450, AMD is also planning
to release a Llano E-series APU. Based on the dual-core Llano
design, the AMD E2-3250 will feature 2 Llano CPU cores at
an unknown clock speed. The GPU component of the APU will
be a Radeon HD 6370, featuring 160 SP - twice that of Zacate.
E2-3250 will support 1600 MHz DDR3. While the TDP at this
initial stage is listed at 65W, it will certainly be lower at release
- otherwise it will be a regular A-series APU. The E2-3250 is
expected to offer much superior performance to the Zacate
APUs.
However, as is the way in the open-source community, any
new feature is fair game for hacking, and it seems that the
enterprising hackers have found a way to enable the Webtop
experience without having to purchase the docking station.
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Apparently, the hackers found that enabling the feature
requires little more than installing a few modified files into
the Atrix; Once that is done, users merely need to connect the
'modified' Atrix to a large enough display via HDMI, pair it
with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and they are set to enjoy
the Atrix's desktop PC-like functionalities.
Of course, these kind of modifications fall under a very large
grey area as far as legality is concerned. Needless to say we
will not be providing instructions pertaining to obtaining the
modified files and installing them to your Atrix 4G. And should
you decide to go with the modifications any way...well, let's just
say that we cannot be held responsible for brand-new Atrix 4G
smartphones that have found a new purpose in life as a classy-
looking paperweight. Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security
1. System Optimization (Maximum Protection + Advanced
IT Show 2011 Promotions: threat protection-Suspicious, pre-emptive defence)
Trend Micro 2. Maximum Protection from online transactions (banking,
shopping)
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions-trend-
micro/11529.html 3. 10 G back up (easy to use, access data anytime, anywhere)
March 10th, 2011 Usual Price - S$109 (1 year 3 user)
IT Show price - TBA
Apple 64GB iPhone 4
prototype spotted
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/apple-64gb-iphone-4-prototype-
Security software maker Trend Micro will be at the IT Show
spotted/11525.html
2011, at Suntec Convention Exhibition and Convention Centre.
March 10th, 2011
If you are looking to get a total protection for your PC, their
booth can be located on level 6, Hall 602, booth number 6266.
A prototype 64GB Apple iPhone 4 has reportedly been leaked
from Foxconn factory in China, but don't expect to see it on
retail shelves soon. It could just be a phone for test purposes
and not for sale.
Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security
1. Advanced protection from Virus, Spyware + Malware, Anti-
spam, Firewall and advanced Web Threat Protection (Firewall
Booster, Spam Block)
2. Essential Data Theft Protection: protection against Personal
Information hacks.
3. Safety for Children
Usual Price - S$39 (1 year 1 user) ; S$79 (1 year 3 user) While Apple has yet to announce the new iPhone (which
IT Show price - TBA may be called iPhone 5), it seems that a prototype of a
64GB iPhone 4 has been spotted at a Foxconn manufacturing
plant. According to a Hong Kong-based website, you would
notice that the phone (above picture) has its storage capacity
and model number marked with "X"s.
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aluminum fins, and is equipped with two Wing 12 120mm fans
operating at speeds up to 1500 RPM. The GX-7, compatible
with all Intel LGA 1366/ 1156/ 1155/ 775 and AMD AM2/
AM2+/ AM3 processors, is expected to ship in early April.
Microsoft wants your help to
kill Internet Explorer 6
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/microsoft-wants-your-help-to-kill-
internet-explorer-6/11524.html
March 10th, 2011
Does anyone remember how big of a deal it was when
Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 6 with Windows XP
back then? Well, with the browser now in its tenth year of
The prototype phone claims to be running iOS 4.1, and not service, Microsoft is only too keen to keep people out of that
the latest version 4.3. Regardless, it is unlikely that Apple will ancient excuse of a web browser and push its newer, more
go mass market with a 64GB iPhone 4 as it is probably too polished versions of Internet Explorer to consumers. Here's
expensive, and that the new iPhone 5 could be announced the caveat: it needs your help...sort of.
soon. The current Apple iPhone 4 comes in 16GB and 32GB
configurations.
Gelid Showcases GX-7 CPU
Cooler
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/gelid-showcases-gx-7-cpu-
cooler/11526.html
March 10th, 2011
Gelid is displaying the GX-7, its latest high-end CPU cooler
at CeBIT. The tower cooler has seven copper heat-pipes, 46
aluminum fins, and is equipped with two Wing 12 120mm fans When Windows XP was first released, it brought with it
operating at speeds up to 1500 RPM. a browser that many considered was fairly up-to-date and
standards-compliant for its time. Yes, Internet Explorer 6 in
its heyday brought many improvements over its predecessor,
such as improved support for CSS, DHTML, inline frames and
integration with its MSN Messenger. In fact, so popular was
IE6 that it was able to achieve a market share of 90% during
the XP days.
Unfortunately, it is clear IE6 is no longer capable of meeting
the needs of today's Internet users, thanks to issues such as
security holes and near non-existent support for modern web
standards. As a result, Microsoft has started a little campaign
in the hopes of getting tech-savvy users to discourage the use
of the ancient browser among their circle of friends. Internet,
meet the IE6 Countdown webpage.
Gelid is displaying the GX-7, its latest high-end CPU cooler
at CeBIT. The tower cooler has seven copper heat-pipes, 46
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In 2006, Disney had launched Disney Mobile in the US,
Microsoft's goal is simple enough: to lower the existing market but unfortunately, it ceased operations at the end of 2007.
share od IE6 down to an almost non-existant 1%. And to Now Disney has chosen to bring the exclusive Disney Mobile
achieve that, it needs the help of the Internet community to phone store to Japan. The company will also run lottery draws
spread the message that IE6 is an antique browser that should for customers with a chance to win prizes including pens,
not be used anymore due to its lack of support for modern notebooks, mugs and more.
web standards. Users who wish to join Microsoft in its noble
cause can follow the instructions available on the website to Remember the Disney-themed Android smartphone news we
help make the Internet a better place. covered in January? Yes, it will also be sold in the store.
In case you missed the news, the Disney-theme smartphone
And just so you know, 4.4% of Singapore's online community runs Android 2.2 Froyo, has a 3.8-inch WVGA 3D glasses-
still makes use of IE6. If you know of any friends who are still free capacitive touchscreen display and 9.6-megapixel rear
on that relic of a web browser, let's just say that Microsoft has camera. It also features Disney-themed calendar, clock and
presented you with your chance to do your good deed for the messages. Customers who buy the phone will also own a
day. If you need a little help in getting your message across personalized "disney.ne.jp" email address.
the not-so-IT-savvy peers, perhaps this little comic might be
of assistance.
IT Show 2011 Promotions: HP
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions-
hp/11465.html
March 10th, 2011
(image is copyright of Robotjohnny.com and reproduced
under a Creative Commons license)
Disney opens first mobile
phone store in Tokyo, Japan HP will be participating in this year's IT Show, and needless
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/disney-opens-first-mobile-phone-store- to say its offerings will consist of both computing devices like
in-tokyo-japan/11523.html desktop and notebook PCs, as well as a wide range of imaging
March 10th, 2011 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
Disney fans in Japan rejoice! The first Disney mobile phone
store has opened in the heart of Tokyo - Shinjuku - and you
can expect to find, not just phones but phone accessories and
other products.
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The wireless HP Officejet 6500A Plus e-All-in-One E710n Print lab-quality photos, everyday documents and web content
produces laser-quality color documents at a low cost per on the fly, without using a PC. HP ePrint combined with
page that allows SOHO and SMB users to print high-impact affordable individual inks lets you easily produce impressive
marketing materials in-house. Featuring HP ePrint, users can prints from anywhere, anytime.
print anytime, anywhere using any mobile device. The HP Key features and benefits:
Officejet 6500A Plus eAIO E710n also uses 40% less energy
than comparable laser printers and has an automatic two- • Print when it’s most convenient for you from across the
sided printing function which helps cut paper usage by up world or across the room. With HP ePrint, simply email a
to 50%. The printer also has a 2.36-inch color touchscreen photo or document to your printer and pick up the pages
display to easily copy, fax, print, scan and access apps. later.
Key features: • Create impressive photo projects, and even print directly
from the device itself with integrated memory card slots.
• Achieve laser performance at a low cost per page
• The HP TouchSmart frame allows you to print photos,
o Get great value, using individual, high-capacity ink scan, copy and print web content without the use of a PC.
cartridges designed for the office.
• Boost productivity with wireless connectivity at a press of
o Print at up to 32ppm black/31ppm color and a button, allowing you to share this all-in-one with other
at laser-comparable (ISO) speeds up to 10ppm Wi-Fi enabled PCs from anywhere in your house.
black/7ppm color.
o Print borderless documents with vivid color Usual price: S$229
graphics and sharp text, using HP Officejet inks.
• Stay connected whether you’re in or out of the office IT Show 2011 Promotions:
o With HP ePrint, you can print from anywhere,
anytime by emailing to your HP Officejet 6500A
Samsung
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-promotions-
Plus eAIO E710n. samsung/11522.html
o Connect to your network with built-in Ethernet or March 10th, 2011
to your PC with Hi-speed USB 2.0.
• Reduce your impact and protect your bottom line
o Use up to 40% less energy than comparable laser
products, with an ENERGY STAR qualified all-in-
one. If you thought that trade fairs such as the upcoming IT Show
o Cut paper usage by up to 50% with the automatic 2011 serves as nothing more than an outlet for vendors and
two-sided printing and PC Fax Send which enables resellers to clear existing inventory at discounted prices, you
paperless fax sending and archiving. could not be further from the truth, especially if Samsung has
got anything to do about it. The Korean electronics giant will
Usual price: S$399 be launching a wide variety of new computing and lifestyle
HP Photosmart Wireless e-All-in-One Printer B110a products at this year's IT Show, and here are some of the
devices it has in store for bargain hunters. Samsung's booth is
situated at Level 4, Booth no. 8321. *UPDATED with IT Show
2011 promotional prices and bundles!
*NEW* Samsung Series 9 ultrathin notebook: 900X3A
(to be launched at IT Show 2011)
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integrated 1.3M (HD) webcam so one will be able to
record and play ultra clear, widescreen video clips.
• Packed within the RC410E’s sleek and stylish matt
metallic casing is the latest in high performance
technology, which includes a choice of the latest Intel
CoreTM i5/i3 Processor, the genuine Windows 7 Home
Premium and a NVIDIA Optimus switchable graphics
technology, which dynamically allocate resources where
they’re needed most.
• Easy Content Share software, based on AllShare
technology further makes it easy for users to play
multimedia content, including video, photos and music,
in multiple Samsung devices, including cameras and
Key features: phones.
• With a maximum thickness of 16.3 mm and an ultra light • The RC410 comes in Silver, Red and Black and features
weight of 1.31 kilograms, the 9 Series Notebook 900X3A an anti-reflective screen.
sports a high quality screen boasting market-leading
400nit brightness and 16 million colors. It also comes Usual price: S$1,199
equipped with an Intel CoreTM i7/i5 Processor, solid IT Show 2011 price:S$999 + FREE Trend Micro Titantium
state drive and genuine Windows 7 Home Premium*. Internet Security + Extended 2nd Year Local Warranty +
Microsoft Office Starter Preloaded + Carrying Case
• With Samsung’s Fast Start technology and solid state
drive (SSD), users can start the notebook in just 12 *NEW* Samsung RF411 notebook
seconds, which is 60% faster than PCs with a hard (it be launched at IT Show 2011)
disk drive (HDD). Featuring a 128/256GB solid state
drive (SSD), the 900X3A provides plenty of storage and
still delivers 60% faster booting than a hard disk drive
(HDD), as well as enhanced durability, with less noise
and low heat.
• Using Samsung’s innovative PowerPlus charging
technology and a power-efficient and advanced Lithium-
Polymer battery, it has a battery lifespan that lasts up to
6.5 hours.
Usual price: S$2,688
IT Show 2011 price:S$2,488 + FREE Trend Micro Titantium
Internet Security + Extended 2nd Year Local Warranty +
Microsoft Office Starter Preloaded Key features:
*NEW* Samsung RC410 notebook
(to be launched at IT Show 2011) • The RF411 utilizes the latest 2nd generation Intel Core
i7 processor, featuring vivid color and amazing image
clarity with its 14.0” HD LED SuperBright display. It
provides 300nit brightness, while a dedicated graphics
card providing 2GB of graphics memory makes it optimal
for gaming.
• NVIDIA Optimus technology delivers great graphics
performance for intensive activities like gaming, but
also seamlessly extends the battery life by automatically
switching to only using the internal Intel graphics for
more basic applications.
• A 1.3M HD webcam allows the user to record clearer and
smoother images, and play videoclips in widescreen high
definition.
Key features: • The SRS Premium Sound delivers a more natural and
realistic 3D sound for music, movies and games with
• The exceptional 300nit brightness of the RC410 its bigger acoustic chambers. The RF411 provides for an
notebook on its 14.0” HD display provides outstanding enhanced bass, crystal clear dialog and better definition
clarity and true to life color definition to bring the latest control for maximum clarity at high frequency.
films and games bursting into life. There is also an
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