- 1. February 12th, 2011Published by: VR-ZoneVR-Zone.com | Stuff
for the Geeks!ASUS GeForce ENGTX560 Ti DirectCU II Video Card
ReviewAMD plans aggressive@ Legit Reviewstransition to next-gen
CPUs/Description: The ASUS ENGTX560 Ti DirectXU II Top editionvideo
card proved itself to be faster than the NVIDIA GeForceAPUsGTX560
Ti reference design in our testing, but that wasFebruary 12th, 2011
expected since it operates at a 900MHz versus the standard823MHz
clock speeds. We also found that it ran cooler at fullload and was
able to overclock better than the reference designthanks to the
voltage adjustment feature (VoltageTweak) inthe SmartDoctor
utility. Being able to reach 1GHz on theGeForce GTX 560 when
overclocking was nice...CSR announces CSR8600 wireless consumer
audio platformXbitlabs reports that AMD is planning to produce 100%
ofDescription: Wireless chip firm CSR has announced theits desktop
processors at 32nm (or 40nm in case of Ontario/ CSR8600 wireless
consumer audio platform, which it claimsZacate) as early as Q2
2012, completely eliminating the current will offer superior
high-fidelity audio quality for integrated45nm+ Athlon/Phenom CPUs.
After several delays, 2011 is system-on-chip devices.surely the
turning point for AMD. With Ontatio/Zacate APUsalready released,
next in line is the Llano APU and the next- Zalman N-Series
Sandforce SSD Tests @ Benchmark Reviewsgen Bulldozer architecture
as implemented in Zambezi CPUs.Description: Zalman is best known
for their very quiet coolers,stylish computer cases, and power
supply units. Now theyreBy Q2 2012, 20% desktop products will be
based on the AM3+adding high-speed storage devices to their product
stack,platform with Bulldozer CPUs, 10% on the FT1 platform
withbegining with a SandForce-driven Zalman N-Series SSD. TheBrazos
APUs, and finally, a vast 70% on the FM1 platform, Zalman N-Series
solid state drive is capable of 50,000 IOPS,which accommodates the
mainstream Llano APUs. Llano and with read bandwidth topping 280
MB/s while maximum writeBulldozer will be fabbed at 32nm SOI, while
Brazos remainsspeeds reach up to 270 MB/s. In this article,
Benchmarkat 40nm Bulk. Reviews demonstrates that 4K IOPS
performance is moreAMD is also rumoured to simplify branding with
the next-gen important than speed for high-power computer users
tests,products. Ontario and Zacate are already branded as
C-seriesand tests the 128GB Zalman SSD0128N1 SSD against some ofand
E-series respectively, with Llano expected to be A-series the most
popular storage devices available.and Bulldozer (Zambezi)
FX-series. Complicated branding MSI Big Bang Marshal P67 - Layout
and Design @ ocaholicsuch as "Phenom II X6" is likely to be dropped
with the new Description: With the Big Bang Marshal, MSI presents
itsgeneration of AMD products. It is clear that AMD is extremely
absolute high-end motherboard for Intels latest Sandy
Bridgeconfident and ambitious about its upcoming
products.processors. Therefore it comes for example with a trulyBy
contrast, Intels largest selling (by volume) productsophisticated
power design as well as eight PCI-Express x16continues to be
Pentium branded CPUs, manufactured at slots and numerous other
features.45nm/65nm, and in general, Intel takes several years to
GIGABYTE HD6970 2GB Review @ Vorteztransition to a new generation
of CPUs. Description: Back in December, AMD released their
muchawaited Cayman based HD69XX series of cards. It representedThe
Daily VR-Zone Newsa transition to a revised architecture that was
more cateredtowards compute performance with new features
suchSummary - 11 Feb 2011 as Morphological Anti-Aliasing and
enhanced tessellationFebruary 12th, 2011 performance to meet the
requirements of newer DX10/11titles. For the most part, the HD6970
was a success despite itsspecifications appearing subtly different
to the highly popularbut ageing HD5870...AMD May Axe Microprocessor
Brand-NamesDescription: Advanced Micro Devices may can specific
brand-names of its microprocessors in order to emphasize itsIn
todays daily news roundup: - MSI presents its absolutecorporate AMD
Vision trademark and attract attention to itshigh-end motherboard,
the Big Bang Marshal P67, for Intels corporate brand. As a result
of the move, Athlon, Phenom andlatest Sandy Bridge platform; - CSR
announces CSR8600 Sempron will vanish into oblivion.wireless
consumer audio platform for embedded platforms;Enermax presents two
new high-end cases- Rumour has it that the successor to the iPhone
4 will beDescription: In January, Enermax introduced its new
flagshipsmaller than its predecessor by at least a third, and -
Halomidi tower for gamers, Hoplite. However this is just theReach
appears to be receiving a follow-up add-on bundle tobeginning of
the new generation of Enermax cases, which willthe previously
released Noble map pack.be presented on CeBIT in Hannover for the
first time.Hardware News:1
2. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-ZoneConsumer Electronics
and Software News: Thermaltake UpdatesLG G-Slate, Roll Out! Video
Shows What Honeycomb Will DoWith iOS Toughpower Grand
SeriesDescription: With all the talk of Playbooks and
TouchPadsthese days, its sad that poor old LG hasnt had much
traction PSUs February 12th, 2011with their 10-inch G-Slate aka The
Optimus Pad.ChoiiX Power Fort 5.5whrs Review -
XSReviewsDescription: With the ever expanding use of smartphones
andother clever little electronic gadgets, one problem the worldis
starting to come to terms with is that there is just neverenough
power to go around. Lugging around chargers can be a Thermaltake
has announced the Toughpower Grand 850W,real pain, especially if
you need a different one for each device. 1050W and 1200W models,
expanding its best-sellingHowever, Coolermaster have produced what
a few others have Toughpower Grand series of high-performance
PSUs.done, a backup power supply. However, this isnt its
firstiteration, this new version of the Power Fort comes with
asimple USB interface hoping to standardise backup charging.Lets
see if its as effective without the myriad of charge heads.Brows
furrowed on Apple universal phone charger stanceDescription: The
universal mobile phone charger that wasagreed in Europe is nearing
completion, with a samplealready in production, but Apple could be
an obstacle to itsdeployment.Could the Next iPhone Really Be A
Third Smaller Than iPhone4?Description: According to Bloomberg, the
next iPhone is goingto be two-thirds the size of the already (very)
petite iPhone 4.Thats crazy small. But will it happen? Thermaltake
has announced the Toughpower Grand 850W,Tablets of 2011: What to
Look For1050W and 1200W models, expanding its
best-sellingDescription: Weve compiled a comparative table with
whatToughpower Grand series of high-performance PSUs.we consider
are the hottest tablets either currently availableor announced so
far. Rivals such as Motorola and LG arecoming on strong with the
first Android "Honeycomb" tablets,while Research In Motion is
launching the PlayBook usinga completely reworked operating system
based on QNXNeutrino. HP will start to see the fruits of its Palm
acquisitionwhen it launches the TouchPad, the first webOS-based
tablet,this summer.Installing Linux on a Netbook from a USB
Thumbdrive @Computing on DemandDescription: In my household,
netbooks fly around like cursewords. I have had more Acers come
through my home officethan I would like and for some reason, they
either come withWindows XP or Windows 7 Starter; both are worthless
in myopinion. So when my friend asked me help him install Ubuntuon
his Aspire One, I obliged. Remember, netbooks do not comeequipped
with CDROM/DVD drives and unless you have anexternal drive or
converter, your only option is to use USB.Gaming News:Halo: Reach
Defiant Map Pack unveiled?Description: Low resolution images of
follow-up to the NobleMap Pack surface; new add-on bundle will
reportedly includethree new multiplayer environments.Duke Nukem
Forever Video PreviewDescription: After 14 years, Duke Nukem
Forever is finallycoming out. Weve played the first-person shooter.
So, comeget some. 2 3. February 12th, 2011Published by:
VR-ZoneBuffalo, leading provider of innovative network solutions
andstorage devices for the home and business, is preparing
torelease the DVSM-PC58U2V, its latest external DVD writer
inJapan.These 80Plus Gold rated PSUs boast modular sleeved cables,a
3oz PCB (reduces heat & power loss) design, solid
Japanesecapacitors, active PFC function, double-forward
switchingcircuitry, multiple circuitry protection (e.g. Over
Current, OverPower, Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Over Temperature
&Short-Circuit protection), and a MTBF of 120,000 hours.The
Toughpower Grand 850W/ 1050W/ 1200W PSUs arecooled by a dual
ball-bearing 140mm flower-shape fan (withFanDelayCool Technology)
and are covered by a seven yearwarranty. Pricing and availability
has not been announced yetso stay tuned for more updates.News via
[Techpowerup]Buffalo Readies New ExternalDVD WriterFebruary 12th,
2011Measuring 145 x 19 x 153mm and weighing 340g, the compactwriter
is available in black, white or silver colors. It has twoUSB cables
(1 for data & 1 for power) and supports write speedsof up to
"8x for DVD-R/+R and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-R/+R DL and DVD-RW, 5x for
DVD-RAM, and 24x for CD-R/Buffalo, leading provider of innovative
network solutions and RW". The DVSM-PC58U2V, bundled with Power2Go
7 andstorage devices for the home and business, is preparing
toInstantBurn 5, is expected to ship in mid-February at a
MSRPrelease the DVSM-PC58U2V, its latest external DVD writer in of
US$77 in Japan.Japan.News via [Techconnect]3 4. February 12th, 2011
Published by: VR-ZoneScythe Introduces GourikiLine of PSUsFebruary
12th, 2011Scythe has launched its Gouriki 3 series of PSUs,
designedfor both gamers and mainstream users. Available in
500W,600W and 700W capacities (modular and non-modular), the80Plus
bronze certified PSUs feature sleeved cables, two 12Vrails, various
circuitry protection (OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, UVPFor cooling, a
controlled 140 mm fan from the proven Scythe& OTP), and is
cooled by a 140mm Slip Stream fan. All Gouriki Slip Stream series
is used. In addition, users have the option to3 PSUs are covered by
a three year limited warranty.connect two case fans directly to the
power supply. These fansSCYTHE PRESS RELEASEare then individually
controlled by an integrated, intelligentfan controller according to
the load and the temperature of theJapanese cooling specialist
Scythe announces the availability PSU. A sufficient level of
security is assured due to the varietyof the new Gouriki 3 power
supply series. These power suppliesof protection circuits.
Furthermore, three-year warranty isare now available with an output
of 500 W, 600 W and 700 Wgranted by Scythe on the new Gouriki 3
series.both as a plug-in version with cable management for
comfort,as well as a standard version with sleeved mesh cables.The
Gouriki 3 power supplies meet the 80Plus Bronzecertification and
reaches an efficiency of 82 to 89% at20/50/100% load. As usual for
Scythe, all components aredesigned for long life in accordance with
Japanese standards.In addition, the Gouriki 3 series was equipped
with animproved dual 12V rail, which ensures stable and
interference-free operation. The 45 to 55 cm long cable strands of
the plug-in, as well as the standard version are completely encased
indurable, black mesh tube.Scythe Gouriki 3 power supply series is
now available for thefollowing MSRP: 4 5. February 12th,
2011Published by: VR-Zonesingle core and the D700 dual core. Intel
itself will have fourGouriki 3 500 W Plug-in: 72,00 EUR (excluding
VAT) different motherboard models at launch, all of course usingthe
mini-ITX form factor. All three boards will also supportDDR3
memory, although we dont know if well see supportfor anything
faster than DDR3 800MHz modules as per theGouriki 3 600 W Plug-in:
79,00 EUR (excluding VAT) current Atom processors.The big question
is if Intel has done enough when it comes toimproving the overall
performance of its new Atom processorsthat we presume are part of
Intels upcoming Cedar TrailGouriki 3 700 W Plug-in: 92,00 EUR
(excluding VAT) family of Atom processors. Intel did state that its
expectingCedar Trail to offer twice the performance of Pine Trail
and atthe same time double the graphics performance of the
currentGMA 3150 graphics solution. We shouldnt have to wait
tooGouriki 3 500 W: 65,00 EUR (excluding VAT) long to see how well
the new Atom processors perform, as Intelcould potentially unveil
the platform as early as IDF Beijingwhich is scheduled for April
12-13, although so far its not clearwhat Intel will be
showing.Gouriki 3 600 W: 72,00 EUR (excluding VAT)ViewSonic to
launch dual-SIMGouriki 3 700 W: 85,00 EUR (excluding VAT)
smartphone and new tablet atFor more information, visit product
pages of Gouriki 3 andMWCGouriki 3 Plug-in.February 12th, 2011Intel
is preparing to launchnew desktop Atom processorsnext
quarterFebruary 12th, 2011 ViewSonic is getting ready to show off a
pair of new devices atthe Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next
week and VR-Zone will at the show to get some hands on time with
thenew devices. First up is the V350 which is a dual-SIM
Androidsmartphone and secondly we have the ViewPad 10Pro whichis a
dual boot Android 2.2 and Windows 7 Professional tablet.Intels Atom
platform recently got some very seriouscompetition from not only
AMD with its Brazos APU platform, ViewSonic is getting ready to
show off a pair of new devices atbut it looks like VIAs new dual
core Nano processor will givethe Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
next week and VR-Intel a run of its money as well. However,
according to a Zone will at the show to get some hands on time with
themotherboard roadmap that VR-Zone has gotten its hands on, new
devices. First up is the V350 which is a dual-SIM Androidits clear
that Intel isnt sitting around idly and waiting to lose smartphone
and secondly we have the ViewPad 10Pro whichmarket share, as the
company has at least two new desktop is a dual boot Android 2.2 and
Windows 7 Professional tablet.Atom processors planned for launch
sometime during the nextThe V350 looks somewhat similar to LGs
Optimus One P500quarter.in terms of design, although it seems to
shun physical buttonsin favour of touch sensitive ones. Beyond the
dual SIM cardIntels Atom platform recently got some very
seriousslots the V350 packs a 3.5-inch 480x320 resolution
capacitivecompetition from not only AMD with its Brazos APU
platform, touch screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS, a 5Megapixel
rearbut it looks like VIAs new dual core Nano processor will
givecamera, a micro SD card slot and Android 2.2. The rest of
theIntel a run of its money as well. However, according to a specs
will be revealed next week at the MWC, although wemotherboard
roadmap that VR-Zone has gotten its hands on, expect this to be a
fairly affordable model, especially as theresits clear that Intel
isnt sitting around idly and waiting to lose no indication of it
having any kind of 3G connectivity.market share, as the company has
at least two new desktopAtom processors planned for launch sometime
during the nextquarter.We dont have a lot of specifics to go on
here though, butwhat we do know is that there will be a D600 and a
D700series of Atom processors and presumably the D600 will be5 6.
February 12th, 2011Published by: VR-ZoneToday, Samsung has
introduced three new Android mobilephones, namely the GALAXY Ace,
GALAXY Fit and GALAXYmini. (above picture from left to
right).Samsung GALAXY AceThe GALAXY Ace has a minimal yet
sophisticated lookThe ViewPad 10Pro has as the name suggests a
10-inch displayand sports a 3.5-inch HVGA display which makes
gaming,and it sports a resolution of 1024x600. The screen features
videos and photos viewing more enjoyable. The GALAXYcapacitive
multitouch and LED backlight. Itll be powered byAce also features
Social Hub which allow users toIntels Oak Trail platform, but once
again the full specs wont access information across their social
networking services,be unveiled until the show. However, the
ViewPad 10Pro does instant messaging and email accounts. Equipped
with afeature a built in 3G modem, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and its
800MHz processor, the Android Froyo 2.2 Froyo smartphoneexpected to
have a battery life of at least six hours according also lets users
experience smooth web browsing and seamlessto the press release. It
will as we mentioned earlier dualmultitasking.booth Android 2.2 and
Windows 7 Professional and it offersfull Flash 10.1 support as well
as a custom UI developed byViewSonic.Samsung GALAXY FitThe Samsung
GALAXY Fit claims to be the perfect devicefor working adults. It
has an integrated email system andOffice Viewer function that lets
users do their work while onthe move. The GALAXY Fit also features
a 5-megapixel cameraand built-in FM radio.Samsung GALAXY
miniViewSonic will also be showing off its ViewPad 10s 3G at theThe
GALAXY mini appeals to young users who want ashow which is simply a
3G enabled version of its ViewPadcompact phone with an ergonomic
design for easy mobility10s that the company launched at CES back
in January. Welland comfort. It also features an integrated
phonebook withhave more details of all the new devices from
ViewSonic earlydirect SNS and IM links, making it even easier for
users to staynext week, so stay tuned for the full details from the
MWC inconnected with their friends all the time.Barcelona.Samsung
GALAXY Ace,All three phones offer more than 100,000 apps from
bothGALAXY Fit and GALAXY minithe Android Market and Samsung Apps
and also feature thearrive in Singapore SWYPE messaging interface,
making communicating on-the-go easier and faster than
before.February 12th, 2011The GALAXY Ace will be on sale from 12
February 2011 at therecommended retail price of S$498. The GALAXY
mini will beSamsung has announced three new Android
smartphones,available from 19 February 2011 at S$298 and the GALAXY
Fitthe GALAXY Ace, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Mini, in Singapore.Pricing
and availability inside.6 7. February 12th, 2011 Published by:
VR-Zonefrom March 2011 at S$398. All prices are for mobile
phoneswithout contract and are inclusive of GST.Dell Singapore
shows Streak 7tablet and Venue smartphoneNokia and Microsoft
EntersFebruary 12th, 2011Strategic Partnership withWindows Phone
and MobileExperience.February 12th, 2011Dell Singapore held a media
lunch today and at the table, thecompany shows two products that
were previously showcasedat CES 2011 in Las Vegas last month - Dell
Streak 7 Androidtablet and Venue Android smartphone. Yes, they are
comingto Singapore.Nokia calls it the third ecosystem as the
company forms astrategic partnership with Microsoft, bringing the
strengths ofboth companies together. More after the jumpIt was
quite a surprise when Dell brought the Android-basedDell Streak 7
to the table, and the product is the standard USretail version with
T-Mobile being the exclusive carrier.Nokia calls it the third
ecosystem as the company forms astrategic partnership with
Microsoft, bringing the strengths ofboth companies together.With
the strategic partnership, Wiindows Phone, Bing, Xbox,Office and
the Nokia experience will be packaged together inthis new
ecosystem.From the back of the box, you can see the list of
features ofthe Dell Streak 7 which include 4G capability, supports
mobilevideo chat and 16GB built-in memory with expandable SD
cardslot.Watch the video by Stephen Elop and Steve Ballmer, CEO
ofNokia and Microsoft respectively 7 8. February 12th, 2011
Published by: VR-Zone to entice mobile road warriors and fast
enough for speed demons? At some point or another, we have all
attempted copying huge amounts of files to external USB 2.0 storage
devices either to bring them around or simply for backup. These
file transfers were lengthy and you could probably make yourself a
cuppa while waiting. For the past year, SuperSpeed USB (or USB
3.0), has been steadily making its way into the mainstream segment.
Many mid-range systems and almost all high-end systems come with
USB 3.0 ports, and even laptops are starting to have at least one.
With more than ten times the bandwidth of USB 2.0, capable USB 3.0
devices are significantly faster than USBThe Dell Streak 7 is as
big as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and even 2.0 ones. With the USB 3.0
adoption rate increasing, manyat 7-inch, it is still a nice size to
hold and use. Unfortunately, manufacturers are starting to offer a
large variety of USB 3.0it will not support voice+data but is data
only, as according flash drives which typically provide about
100MB/sec transferto the maker. This is because the company does
not foresee rates.users holding the Streak 7 up like how you would
with a mobilephone to do phone calls. Kingston, a long-time player
in the flash and memory industry, has gone a step further by
introducing the HyperXWhile a hands-free headset is provided, it
will only be used for MAX 3.0 series of external USB 3.0 drives.
The HyperX MAXvideo chat and Dell says it is likely the model for
Singapore will 3.0 is designed for those who want a storage deivce
the fastestbe using a third-party app for video chat. The
specifications of transfer rates, yet have considerably large
capacities. Letsthe Dell Streak coming to Singapore will be the
same as the US have a quick look at its specifications
first.version, supporting 4G connectivity. However, it still
dependson the local telco as to when 4G will be ready. Kingston
HyperX MAX 3.0 Features and Specifications Performance: USB-IF
SuperSpeed-Certified Standardized: complies with USB 3.0
specificationstandards, compatible with USB 2.0 Sequential Speed:
Read - up to 195MB/sec, Write - up to160MB/sec Shock-resistant:
built with Flash components so nomoving parts Portable: aluminum
design is sleek, stylish and rugged Silent: runs silently with no
moving parts Easy: plug & play with no driver required;
utilizes USBOn the right are the SD and SIM card slots. while on
thebus power with no additional bus power requiredopposite side are
the built-in speakers and 3.5mm audiojack. The top holds the camera
shutter button and volume Guarantee: 3-year warrantycontrol (which
is also the camera zoom). Capacities: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB
Dimensions: 73.49 x 118.6 x 12mmKingston HyperX MAX 3.0 Vibration
Operating: 20G peak, 10-2000Hz, (20min /64GB External
SuperSpeedaxis) x 3 axisUSB Drive Review Vibration Non-operating:
20G peak, 10-2000Hz, (12cycle / axis) x 3 axis, x 20minFebruary
12th, 2011 Operating Shock: 1500G Operating Temperature: 0 - 60C
Storage Temperature: -20 - 85C Power Consumption: 4.5WWith rated
speeds of up to 195MB/sec read and 160MB/sec Dual LED: blue (USB
3.0), green (USB 2.0)write, the Kingston HyperX MAX 3.0 is one of
the fastest 2.5"external USB 3.0 storage devices around. Is it
hardy enough 8 9. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-ZoneIn this
review, we will be taking a look at the Kingston HyperXThe HyperX
MAX 3.0 feels well-built thanks to its aluminiumMAX 3.0 64GB
version. The HyperX MAX 3.0 comes packagedexterior. The underside
of the drive is plain; there is only ain a compact box with
Kingstons trademark blue color. There product label and four rubber
feet to prevent the enclosureis a small window, allowing you to
have a peek at the drivefrom being scratched and keep the drive
sturdy when placedcontained inside. The drives rated speeds are
also indicatedon a flat surface.along the bottom edge of the box.
NEC launches new multimedia ultra short throw projectors in
Singapore February 12th, 2011 NEC Display Solution has announced
their new lineup of multimedia ultra short throw projectors in
Singapore, theInside the package, you would find only the HyperX
MAX 3.0 new U Series with the 3000-lumen U300X and 3100-lumendrive
and a USB 3.0 cable. Neither is there any driver to install,
U310W.nor bundled software in a CD. NEC Asia Pacific today unveiled
its new U Series 3000- lumen U300X and 3100-lumen U310W. These
ultra short throw projectors can be mounted to the wall above the
screen, making them ideal for education environments using
interactive or standard whiteboards. The 3D-ready U300X and U310W
are built with DLP and DLP Link technologies from Texas
Instruments. The projectors offer XGA and WXGA resolutions
respectively with brightness level of up to 3100 lumens.
Connectivity includes HDMI and dual computer inputs and variable
audio out to connect the projector to an external speaker.There is
a blue LED indicator beside the USB 3.0 connector The U Series
models also incorporate eco-friendly featureswhich lights up
whether there is drive activity. that lengthen the life of the
projector, saving money and energy in the process. In ECO Mode, the
lamp life can be extended up to 3000 hours while the power
consumption is lowered. 9 10. February 12th, 2011Published by:
VR-ZoneThe U300X and U310W projectors include the following The
researchers claim that their chip can be further
improvedfeatures:to 100 times more efficient than current
electronics, and requiring only 0.0017m2 per transistor.- Throw
ratio of 0.377:1 (U300X) and 0.3:1 (U310W)- Brightness of 3000
lumens (U300X) and 3100 lumensScythe Unleashes Mine 2 CPU(U310W)
Cooler- Contrast ratio of 2000:1 February 12th, 2011- Lamp life up
to 3000 hours (in ECO Mode)- 3D capability- HDMI connectivity and
dual computer inputs Scythe Co., Ltd, has revived the discontinued
Mine CPU- Integrated RJ45 connection cooler with the release of its
high-performance Mine 2 CPU Cooler (SCMN-2000). Measuring 130 x 143
x 160mm and- Virtual Remote (DDC/CI)weighing 1,150g, the cooler
boasts eight copper heatpipes, dual aluminum heatsink towers, a
F.M.S.B.3 (Flip Mount Super- Remote diagnostics Back-plate 3)
System, and supports up to three fans. Japanese cooling specialist
Scythe hereby officially announces- Closed captioning enables users
to display text informationthe launch the new high-end CPU Cooler
Mine 2. The Minefor the hearing impaired 2 CPU Cooler is based on a
twin cooler Layout. Eight copper heatpipes transport heat to two
generously dimensioned- Automatic vertical keystone correction
cooling blocks. By placing the fan in between the 2 heatsink
towers, intake as well as exhale airflows are optimized to- Auto
Power Onprovide high performance. Furthermore, the lower part of
the installed fan is designed to cool the devices around the CPU-
20 seconds quick start and immediate off with no cooling socket,
such as voltage regulators and RAM. The structure ofperiod
requiredthe heat sink makes it possible to use a total of up to
three fans by purchasing separately sold fan clips. In this
manner,- 10-watt built-in speaker the air flow and thus the cooling
capacity of the Mine 2 will be significantly increased by using the
push / pull principle.Worlds First
ProgrammableNanoprocessorFebruary 12th, 2011The nanoprocessor was
assembled from nanometre-scalecomponents by a team of US
researchers. Made up often-nanometre-thick germanium wires, each
960m tilecontaining 496 programmable transistors is capable
ofperforming basic arithmetic and logical functions. Althoughsuch
capabilities pale in comparison to current processors, itis a
worlds first for nanoprocessors.There has been difficulties in
assembling nanoscale structuresas materials exhibit variations in
their properties as weprogress from the microscale to nanoscale.
While theseprocessors could be used in applications such as
tinyembedded system and biomedical devices, they still have to
beimproved to compete effectively with conventional
electronics.Each nanotransistor occupies 1.9m2 - more than
twentytimes the 0.09m2 area required by logic gates in current32nm
CMOS chips.In comparison to the Intel Sandy Bridge which was
launchedlast month, Intel fits each of its 995 million
transistorsinto a 0.217m2 area, with a total area of 216mm2
(squareBy default, the Mine 2 will be delivered with a centrally
placed,millimetres).adjustable 140 mm Slip Stream PWM & VR fan.
Although the 10 11. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zonefan
supports the PWM feature, the user can manually adjustthe PWM
bandwidth between 470 to 1,370 rpm and 740 to1,900 rpm. Despite the
changed bandwidth, the fan is stillcontrolled by the PWM signal
from the motherboard, allowingan individual but also dynamic fan
control. Alternatively it ispossible to disable the PWM function.
Instead the fan can becontrolled manually in a range of 500 to
1,700 rpm. This givesevery user the option to optimize the Mine 2
CPU cooler forperformance or low noise according to own
preferences.Scythe Mine 2 will be available worldwide from early
February2011 for 50.50 (excl. VAT).The Daily VR-Zone NewsSummary -
10 Feb 2011February 12th, 2011For safe and stable attachment to the
motherboard, the newF.M.S.B.3 (Super Flip Mount Backplate 3)
mounting systemis used. Due to the improved design of the
backplate, Mine 2CPU is compatible with all current sockets,
including the newLGA1155.In todays daily news roundup: - MSI
Unveils the N580GTXHydroGens all-copper waterblock design, -
Gigabytes GTX460 SOC (Super Overclock) graphics card gets reviewed
forits overclocking potential, - Amazon announces its Kindle
e-reader app for HP Touchpad, - Heads start rolling as
Activisionacts on its decision to put the Guitar Heroes franchise
onthe executioners block, and - LG wants Sonys PlayStation 3console
banned in USA for alleged patent infringements.Hardware News:Antec
Khler H2O 620 Water Cooling System @ BenchmarkReviewsDescription:
All-in-one CPU water coolers have becomepopular and even
mainstream, and for good reason: theyremuch cheaper than
traditional liquid cooling systems, andoffer a combination of good
performance and generally lownoise that makes them attractive
alternatives to higher-endair coolers. The first generation of
these coolers were virtuallyclones, with manufacturers doing little
other than labelingAseteks design, but were starting to see some
innovation inthe area, and Antecs Khler H20 620 steps into the
marketwith its own unique take on the concept...Verbatim announces
their VELVE color-tunable OLED panels,now available11 12. February
12th, 2011Published by: VR-ZoneDescription: Verbatim (a subsidiary
of Mitsubishi) announcedEurocom All-in-One enterprise wide desktop
solution: thetheir new color-tunabe and dimmable 14x14cm OLED
lighting EUROCOM Uno 2.0panels called VELVE (these are made
together by MitsubishiDescription: Eurocom Corporation, a leader in
Desktopand Pioneer). Verbatim says that the panels are already
Replacement technology has taken the next logical step inavailable
- which makes the VELVE the worlds first color-the evolution of the
computer system with their releasetunable OLED lighting panels. of
a 74 Watts ultimate desktop replacement, the fullyupgradeable
All-in-One PC EUROCOM Uno 2.0. The newGigabyte GTX460 Super
Overclock Review @ ocaholicsystem is designed to accelerate
transition from energy-Description: With the Gigabyte GTX 460 SOC
(Superwasteful desktop PCs to energy efficient and
eco-friendlyOverclock) we have a graphics card in our testlab which
doesntcomputers...belong to the latest models but it still is quite
an interestingproduct. The fact that this card comes with a highly
efficientHPs WebOS Bounty: Touchpad Tablet, Pre 3 and Veercooler
and a huge overclocking potential makes it
particularlySmartphonesinteresting Description: HPs webOS devices
are finally here: TheTouchpad tabletan sleek affair with
iPad-competitive specsNZXT Sentry LXE Touch-Screen Fan-Controller
Review onas well as the bigger, badder Pre 3, and a teeny,
Pixi-esqueTechnic3D (German)slider called the Veer...Description:
(Machine translation) The NZXT Sentry LXEFan-Controller arrived
Technic3D. Touch screen LCDSmartfish Whirl Mini Laser Mouse w/
Anti-Gravity Comfortdisplays, temperatures in C/F, RPMs and many
more can you Pivot @ TestFreakssee in the following
Review.Description: Today for review Ive got the Smartfish
WhirlMini Laser Mouse that is unlike any other mouse out
there.SilverStone RAVEN RV02-E Case Review at OverclockersThe Whirl
features a laser sensor so it tracks very well on mostOnlineany
surface. What makes the Whirl different is the design
ofDescription: When it comes down to looking for a highit. The
Whirl features what Smartfish calls ErgoMotion, theend case with
ample cooling and expansion options, themouse sits up on sort of a
pedestal and the mouse itself pivotsSilverStone RAVEN RV02-E is one
route to definitelyall different ways supposedly making it more
comfortable andconsider. The case looks seemingly simple from the
outside butergonomic. Its certainly a unique mousing
experience...its a work of art inside and out. The 90 rotated
motherboardwith three 180mm Air Penetrator brings cooling
performance3D LED TV & Blu-ray Player: The Three-Dimensional LG
@Ive never seen in a case before. InsideHWDescription:
Three-dimensional video content, althoughMSI Unveils the N580GTX
HydroGens All Coppercurrently only available in the tiniest
proportions, seems toWaterblock Designhave become a trend that
pushes the video industry forward.Description: MSI, the leading
international motherboard andOwing to it, tens of new Blu-ray
player models with 3Dgraphics card maker, unveiled today the all
new N580GTXcapabilities have been released, and thats set off the
3D TVHydroGen equipped with MSIs proprietary HydroGen allreceiver
industry as well. Read on to find out what LG has comecopper
waterblock and NVIDIA Geforce GTX 580s top ofup with to competethe
line graphics core. The HydroGen waterblock is MSIsindustry-leading
graphics card cooling solution featuring All-Amazon Announces
Kindle App for HP TouchpadCopper construction and Micro-Channel
technology for faster Description: Amazon has announced that it
plans to launchwater flow and enhanced GPU cooling.a free Kindle
app designed specifically for HPs forthcoming,webOS-based TouchPad,
which was unveiled at a press eventGainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Phantom 2 Graphics CardWednesday.ReviewDescription: oday we have
the GTX 560 Ti Phantom 2 on our Gaming News:test bench and will be
putting it up against a selection of cards LG Wants PS3 Banned In
USAin a similar price bracket to see how it compares in real world
Description: In a bold move by LG Electronics, the companygaming,
media and GPU computing tasks.has filed two complaints through the
International TradeConsumer Electronics and Software News:
Commission (ITC) against Sony Electronics over a number ofpatent
infringements.Mionix Propus 380 Review @ VortezDescription: The
most underrated component in any gamingGuitar Hero No More, 500
Workers Laid Offconfiguration has to be the beloved mouse pad. Some
would Description: It is done and it is over Guitar Hero is no
more.even claim its presence isnt a necessity. But in
essence,Activision Blizzard announced in a recent press
conferencecombining a gaming mouse with a decent gaming pad
willthat they are disbanding Guitar Hero and plans to layoff
aboutbe complimentary. Its a fair point that if you were to spend
500 workers. Development of a new series planned for thisbetween
30-70 on a gaming mouse to enhance your esportsyear has been
scrapped as well.endeavours then you really ought to invest in a
quality gamingDragon Age II Choose Your Class Trailersurface to
compliment the setup. Afterall its the sensor that Description: The
warrior, the mage, or the rogue? Thosewill be doing all the hard
work, it surely behoves the avid gamer are your three choices of
class in BioWares upcoming RPGto choose carefully...sequel, Dragon
Age II, and in the latest trailer, the developermakes a case for
choosing all three. Whether hes wielding 12 13. February 12th,
2011Published by: VR-Zonea broadsword, staff, or knives, Hawke can
do some seriousdevices with the introduction of the Avastar 88W8797
dualdamage. See what each particular class offers in terms of
attack band Wi-Fi system on a chip.style. Mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets have only fairly recently gotten support
for 802.11n Wi-Fi, but its theThe Hole in the Sunslower 150Mbit
version rather than the full speed 300Mbit version. As of today,
this is no longer the case, as Marvell hasFebruary 12th, 2011
announced its first MIMO 802.11n Wi-Fi solution for mobile devices
with the introduction of the Avastar 88W8797 dual band Wi-Fi system
on a chip. However, the features dont stop here as the 88W8797 its
also equipped with transmit beamforming technology which allows for
extended range at improved signal quality comparedOur Sun is
leaking plasma which is ejected into the far-ends to your average
802.11n 2x2 MIMO solutions and it alsoof our solar system. Studying
such phenomenon allows us to supports both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz
bands unlike mostlearn more about the Universe we live in. Read on.
competing solutions. It also sports the Bluetooth 4.0 low- energy
standard which offers a longer range, lower power usage and quicker
set-up time, but lower bit rate compared to Bluetooth 2.1 class 2
devices. Finally it also incorporates an FM receiver and
transmitter to round things off, making it a pretty comprehensive
solution for mobile devices. Although the 88W8797 was designed for
mobile devices, Marvell is keen to point out that its suitable for
a wide range of other Wi-Fi enabled devices that can take advantage
of the extra performance on offer such as digital video players,
notebooks, set-top boxes and digital TVs. Thanks to being a single
chip solution the 88W8797 should be easy to integrate even into
small devices and hopefully itll prove to be cost effective as
well. Marvell will be demoing the Avastar 88W8797 at the MWC in
Barcelona next week and well be onThe Japanese solar mission,
Hinode is equipped withlocation to take a closer look.instruments
which make it particularly adept at observingmulti-million degree
solar plasma. The solar atmosphere isknown as corona, and it is
hotter than the solar surface. TheCPU and GPU Coolers
Testingpicture above is taken such that only the relatively
hottercorona is seen and the cooler plasma is represented by the
Methodologyblack patches. February 12th, 2011The two large black
patches seen in the photo are knownas corona holes- regions of
cooler plasma. These regionsrepresent open magnetic field lines
where solar plasma is sentinto the fast solar wind and from then
on, reaches the far endsof our solar system.Solar missions such as
the Hinode, monitor the Sun, especially At VR-Zone.com, we
continuously strive to provide you withthe corona holes closely.
The ejection of plasma into spacethe highest quality and most
accurate product reviews. Youhails the start of the space weather
chain. Space weathercan certainly test a cooler by installing it on
a CPU or a GPU,prediction is critical to scientific studies,
enabling us to yet this is not a very professional method for
various reasons.understand and discover the origins of high energy
particles The differences between the processors, the rather
inaccurateand electromagnetic fields.motherboard readings and the
instability of the thermal load are but a few. Furthermore, nobody
can guarantee that the same hardware will be compatible or even
available to testMarvell launches first mobilea large number of
coolers on it in order to get comparableMIMO Wi-Fi solutionresults.
Therefore, we decided to create a thermal benchingFebruary 12th,
2011station which can be used to test any form of cooler and
achieve an exact thermal load. We took this a step further and
designed it so that it can also control its input power both
manually andMobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have
only automatically while taking thermal and acoustics readings
atfairly recently gotten support for 802.11n Wi-Fi, but its the the
same time.slower 150Mbit version rather than the full speed
300MbitThe thermal core of our testing station is a quite
simpleversion. As of today, this is no longer the case, as Marvell
has pure copper block at the size of a CPU core. The base of
theannounced its first MIMO 802.11n Wi-Fi solution for mobile 13
14. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zonecopper block has been
machined to house two Watlow Firerodcartridges inside its body,
rated able to generate 150W at 240V Active Media Launches Flipinput
voltage each. A small PT100 sensor is installed insideUSB Flash
Drivea hole at the highest possible point of the copper core, only
February 12th, 2011half a mm lower than the top of the copper
block. The head ofthe sensor is at exactly the top center point of
the copper core,where an actual CPU / GPU core would be.Active
Media Products, manufacturer of SSDs, DOMS, andinnovative USB
drives, has unveiled the capless Flip USB flashdrive. Measuring 46
x 13 x 8mm, the tiny device has a USB 2.0interface, NAND flash
memory chip, and comes in 4GB and8GB capacities. Available in fire
orange or white colors, theFlip can be purchased directly from
Amazon at MSRPs of US$12 (4GB) and US$20 (8GB).ACTIVE MEDIA
PRODUCTS PRESS RELEASEFremont, California - February 7, 2011-
Active MediaProducts, a leading manufacturer of SSDs, DOMs and
USBdrives, today announced the new FLIP pivot USB 2.0 flashdrive,
an ultra-slim pivot style drive. "The FLIP drive isCopper core
designed in fire orange and white racing colors, giving it aunique
look, and the drive is extremely small and ultra-slim,making it a
highly portable storage device," stated ActiveIn order to make our
testing station compatible with everyMedia Products VP of Sales,
Jerry Thomson.cooler ever made we went with a very simple design
usinginterchangeable PCBs. Creating custom PCBs by drilling
exactholes at specific points is very easy, therefore by being able
toeasily install different PCBs and adjust their height comparedto
the top of the copper core we gained the ability to emulateany CPU
core precisely and install any cooler despite itsdesign, size,
shape, weight and / or retention mechanism. Bybeing able to use any
custom PCB and any size copper core, weensured the usability of our
testing station indefinitely.The pivot style lid protects the drive
when not in use - andyoull never have to worry about losing the lid
because itconveniently flips open, giving instant access to your
data.Pack 4GB or 8GB of data securely onto the FLIP drive. It
isdesigned to fit easily on a keychain or in a pocket or clippedto
a backpack. Load up to 2000 MP3 songs or up to 2400six megapixel
photos onto your FLIP drive to take with youanywhere.CPU test PCB14
15. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-ZoneJust weeks ago, hacker
GeoHotz released the code to jailbreakSonys PlayStation 3 console,
online.Since the leak, Sony has been working hard to contain
thespread of the code, and in what seemed like a victorious endto
the episode, had successfully been awarded a temporaryrestraining
order against GeoHotz himself.This new FLIP drive is available
today through Amazon, at This prevented the hacker from
distributing the code online,approximately $12 for the 4GB model
and $20 for the 8GB.and also sent out a stern warning to potential
hackers.The FLIP drive is available in fire orange or white.Just
today though, a spokesperson for Sony was spotted re-Tweeting the
code on his Twitter page.About Active Media Products Kevin Butler,
a fictional spokesperson for Sony, re-Tweetedthe code from user
evixa, an added his own quibble, sayingBased in the heart of
Silicon Valley, Active Media Products LLC "Lemme guess... you sank
my battleship?"is dedicated to developing creative new media
products that Just when it seemed that everything was coming to an
end, thisimprove performance and enhance the users experience.
Ouris yet another embarrassing smack in the face for Sony.focus on
innovative product development enables us to bringnew technology to
market a step ahead of the competition.AMP is a leader in small
form factor SSDs and manufacturesthe Wink and the endangered
species line of USB drives.Apple files patents forFictional
spokesperson fortouchscreen OLED technologySony accidentally
retweetscurrently in use onPS3 hack code smartphonesFebruary 12th,
2011February 12th, 2011It is well known that OLED technology is
superior to bothconventional LCD and even the recent Super LCD
technologycurrently in use on every single single device that has a
screen.When news came out that Sonys PlayStation 3 game
consoleNeedless to say, Apple has also got its eye on this
particularwas hacked into by hacker GeoHotz, it sent everyone
includingtechnology as well, and clearly intends to integrate with
itsSony, into a frenzy. Whilst Sony has been successful inline of
touch-based electronic devices. But it appears thatstopping the
spread of the code thus far, it was convenientlythe Cupertino giant
might have plans to use this technologybroadcasted to the world
again - this time via Twitter.against the competition: why else
would the company beingfiling patents over touchscreen OLED
technology whichappear to be currently in use?For a company that
always claims to be on the bleeding edgeof technology, Apples line
of consumer electronics products,especially its iPod, iPhone and
iPads, have consistently been15 16. February 12th, 2011 Published
by: VR-Zonemissing out on a certain display technology which is
currently consideration the fact that Apple has had no prior
experiencein use by some of its competitors. Yep, we are talking
about in working with OLED displays, it would make sense that it
isthat expensive display technology known as OLED, which not
possible for them to come up with an entirely new methodsupposedly
offers much faster response times and betterof implementing such
displays so suddenly.power efficiency as opposed to conventional
LCD panels.And needless to say, broad patents make for great
offensiveNeedless to say, it is hardly surprising that Apple
wouldweapons in patent lawsuits, as it almost grantees thatattempt
to discover ways in which it can integrate OLEDcompetitors would
find themselves running afoul of Applestechnology into its products
and one-up the competition whilepatented methods. But we can only
wait and see if things willin the process of doing so. And as it
turns out, Apple is indeed really turned out as speculated.keen, or
have at least expressed an interest in doing so. ButSource and
images: Patently Appleas most people would have already known by
now, wheneverApple is interested in any technological-related
advances, italmost always means one thing. Fancy a look a some new
Sony shows off newpatent applications? translucent DSLR that
consumers will never own February 12th, 2011 DSLRs are well known
for being available in any colour the user wants them to be, as
long as it is black. And once again, leave it to Sony to break the
mould by exhibiting a new camera over at the CP+ Camera and Photo
Imaging Show that sports a one-of-a-kind translucent plastic body.
The only problem? This camera will never see the light of day in an
actual photographers hands.A quick look at the patent applications
reveal that Appleprobably has an intention to implement OLED
technology intoa future release of consumer electronic devices.
Indeed, thefirst diagram features a rather technical illustration
of howIf there is one universal feature about DSLRs which appliesan
OLED panel might be able to fit into a device that makesto most
manufacturers in the market, it has to be the factuse of
touchscreen technology, along with the possibility of that most of
the cameras available in the market that fallimplementing the
touchscreen-enabled OLED displays onunder that category typically
come with only one availabledevices such as mobile phones, media
players and even acolour: black. Of course, that is not necessarily
a bad thing:notebook. Also included in the second filling are
descriptions after all, professionalism plays a huge part in the
selection ofregarding layouts for touch sensors, signal routing,
other photography gear, and needless to say totting around
candy-details. coloured DSLRs to a professional photoshoot does not
do ones professional image much help at all.Still, as informative
as this may be, it fails to change the factthat Apple is probably
one of the last entrants into the OLEDStill, there are times where
life needs to be a little moregame. More importantly, it appears
that Apple might make colourful that just dealing with things in
black and white, anduse of these patents to attack competitors,
simply because it would appear that Sonys latest camera which
debuted in thethey cover extremely broad methods of implementing
OLEDCP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show held in Japan might
justdisplay technology in a wide variety of devices. If one takes
into support that fact. Indeed, gracing Sonys exhibit was nothing16
17. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zonelesser than a new
translucent Sony Alpha DSLR, complete withcome with...zero new
consumer-centric features. What a waythe companys proprietary
translucent mirror technology.to be a wet blanket, Microsoft.Looks
rather nice, doesnt it? Apparently, a website knownas PetaPixel
claims that this transparent Alpha DSLR spottedin the show is
actually the body for the Japanese electronicsgiants upcoming Sony
Alpha A77 DSLR. Outfitted withthe same translucent mirror
technology as mentioned inthe previous paragraph, the A77 is
expected to replace thecompanys current A700 DSLR, and will feature
various newfeatures such as 1080p video recording and a
high-resolutionWell, Microsoft surely took its time with this one.
After all,APS-C sensor. Which sounds suspiciously like a certain
high-it has been at least an entire month ever since we
broughtresolution APS-C sensor we talked about quite some time
ago.news of an alleged leak of an RTM release of SP1 build
forWindows 7, only for the Redmond giant to step in and cautionOf
course, with the A77 being an upcoming model, it
shouldoverenthusiastic users against downloading a service pack
thatbe expected that Sony is not about to let the cat out of the
bagwas never meant to be used. And on top of that, Microsoftby
revealing too much information about it. And it seems to
beapparently started work on SP1 for Windows 7 as far back
asworking: apparently, no one has the faintest idea as to whenMarch
last year, which makes it one of the longer developmentthe A77 will
be released, and how much Sony intends to selltimes Windows have
spent on a Service Pack.it for.Needless to say, users from all over
the world are anticipatingThat being said, we can at least say that
we have positivethe day Microsoft makes the inevitable announcement
of wheninformation about a certain fact. The translucent body
youService Pack 1 for Windows 7 will be released, and what newsee
up there? Well, its not for sale. Yep, you heard that
right.features they can look forward to. And this is where we
haveWhat, you mean you were actually hoping that Sony wouldthe
classic good news bad news situation playing out oncethink of
selling its prototype device? Sorry to spoil your
hopes,again.dude.The good news is that the wait is officially over:
Microsoft hasSource and image: PetaPixeljust announced in a blog
post that it has signed off an SP1 buildfor RTM today. As usual,
TechNet and MSDN subscribersWindows 7 SP1 finally markedwill get
first dibs on the update: these users will be able todownload it
from their respective portals on February 16, whilefor RTM, home
users need notnormal Windows users have to wait until February 22
to getapply their copy via Windows Update.February 12th, 2011
Unfortunately, this is also where the bad news part comes in.With
SP1 for Windows 7 being under development for almostan entire year,
chances are that some users would be expectingMicrosoft to awe with
tons of new features, like what happenedfor XP and Vista. But this
is not the case for Windows 7, forMicrosoft has confirmed that SP1
will come with no new user-centric features.As always, one can
always count on Microsoft to kill off anyAccording to a blog post
made by Microsofts Windowsinterest in what has to be one of the
more highly-anticipated Server and Cloud division Senior Technical
Product Manager,software releases for the year. After generating a
huge deal of Michael Kleef, the update will sport two new
featureshype over what would eventually be the first Service Pack
everintended for Windows Server 2008 R2: Dynamic Memory andfor its
popular Windows 7 operating system thanks a couple of RemoteFX. The
former can be considered as an enhancementsupposed leaks, the
software giant has apparently thought thatto Windows Servers
Hyper-V feature: it allows Hyper-Vit would be a nice touch to
announce that SP1 for Windows will17 18. February 12th, 2011
Published by: VR-Zoneusers to "increase virtual machine density
with existing consumer is never the smartest kid on the block,
since theirresources...without sacrificing performance or
scalability"job mostly comprises sitting around and making
unreasonable demands from OEMs and hardware developers under
theRemoteFX, on the other hand, appears to be the more pretext of
spurring innovation. And with dual-core processorsappealing
feature. In his blog post, Kleef claims RemoteFXs starting to find
their way into smartphones thanks togrants Windows Remote Desktop
and Virtual Desktop consumer demands, it seems that Broadcom is not
about toInfrastructure clients the ability to leverage a servers
GPU to let itself fall behind. Indeed, the company has just
announcedprovide hardware acceleration for applications which make
its own dual-core System on a Chip which is specially
targetedextensive use of OpenGL and Direct3D. This makes it very
for high performance smartphones.useful in certain business
environments, where thin clientscan easily be used to run
applications which have minimumIn an announcement posted on its
product page, Broadcomhardware requirements way above what the
remote client claims that the new BCM28150 smartphone processor is
ansystem can offer."advanced 1080p Multimedia Smartphone System on
a chip (SoC)" which features a dual-core processor based off the
ARMAnd if you are thinking of attempting to make use of RemoteFX
Cortex A9 architecture. The processor cores reportedly utilizesto
play that copy of Crysis sitting on your desktop PC on Broadcoms
proprietary Merlyn app processor and VideoCoreyour netbook via
Remote Desktop while on the move...well, IV mobile graphics to
provide fast and seamless hardware-you might want to stop thinking
about it right now, because acceleration of 1080p video content and
3D games at theRemoteFX can only be used over LAN. Ouch.
smartphones native resolution. And since a smartphone SoC is mostly
useless if it does supportBroadcom launches newcommonly-used
wireless communication protocols, it shouldSoC for smartphones,
boastsprobably be of no surprise that Broadcom has taken steps to
ensure that its SoC plays nice with existing standards.1080p video
playback Accordind to the company, the BCM28150 features
built-inFebruary 12th, 2011support for EDGE, WCDMA, 4G HSPA+ and
HSDPA, and is intended to be used with the Android operating
system, although Broadcom has claimed that the SoC will also work
with other open mobile operating systems. Last but not least,
Broadcom has confirmed that the complete BCM28150 smartphone
platform (currently codenamedDo you remember the days where totting
a smartphoneBroadstone) will include the following hardware: the
40nmthat boasted Qualcomms Snapdragon platform and single-BCM28150
HSPA+ system-on-a-chip (SoC) smartphonecore Scorpion processor was
an instant passport to large processor, the BCM2091 radio frequency
(RF) IC, theamounts of geek credentials? Well, it appears that the
daysBCM59056 advanced power management unit (PMU) withof
single-core processors on smartphone are all but gone,charger and
audio support and Broadcoms Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,and Broadcom
apparently seems to think so. After all, whyFM, A-GPS and NFC
connectivity technologies.else would the company launch a new
dual-core System on aTechnical specifications are as listed
below:Chip for specially designed for high-performance
smartphonecomputing?Barely as 18 months ago, single-core computing
on a mobileInternet device such as smartphones were considered as
theonly viable method that provided users with just the right mixof
power and energy drain.. After all, one must remember
thatsmartphones were originally intended to be used as
businesstools and not as fashion statements or mobile
entertainmentdevices.Fast forward to the present, and today the
smartphonehas moved from being a mobile business tool to amobile
entertainment device for consumers, thanks to theintroduction of
the iPhone. Needless to say, the average18 19. February 12th,
2011Published by: VR-Zonethe U270 and X370 come with user-friendly
hardware andMSI unveils X-Slim X370, Wind software, including the
MSI S-Bar that lets you control majorU270 and CR650 with AMDs OS
and hardware hot keys as well as MSIs own applicationsoftware with
a simple click of the mouse. No pricing detailsnew generation dual
coreavailable yet.E-350 processorFebruary 12th, 2011 RunCore
launchesExpressCard SSD and USB 3.0host card in oneFebruary 12th,
2011MSI have launched their new powerful performance notebook
Notebooks have limited upgradability at best and if yourecomputers
which include the 15.6-inch CR650, the 12-inchlucky to own one with
an ExpressCard slot, then you will knowWind U270, and the 13.4-inch
X-Slim X370. All three how frustrating it is to have to swap
between two differentnotebook PCs are equipped with AMD latest
generation dual cards. Especially if one of them happens to be a
storagecore E-350 processor and AMD Radeon HD 6310 discreteupgrade.
Chinese SSD maker RunCore has come to the rescuegraphics that
supports DirectX 11, and long battery life. with a product that
should appeal to notebook PC users, atleast as long as the price is
right; the ExpressCard 34 SSD withThe MSI CR650 (above picture)
features Turbo Battery+ a built-in USB 3.0 host controller.shortcut
that lets you control digital multimedia with yourmouse; SRS PC
Sound that can reproduce sound faithfully The card is called the
RunCore Pro IV ExpressCard SSD andwhen you listen to your favorite
songs or watching videos;it contains a 64GB SSD that connects to
your notebook via theand Cinema Pro technology that claims to offer
similar audioExpressCard interface. It also hass a USB 3.0 host
controllerexperience of live performances, films and recording
studios. which allows you to connect USB 3.0 devices to your
notebookwhich means that youll be able to take advantage of
fast,external storage devices. Add to the fact that RunCore
hasimplemented a USB 3.0 host feature that lets you connect thePro
IV to a desktop PC with USB 3.0 connectivity (or USB 2.0for that
matter) to copy data at high speed.The Wind U270 sports a 12-inch
16:9 wide display, weighsa portable 1.3kg, and is less than an inch
thick. it featuresMSIs proprietary ECO power-saving design which
allows thebattery to last twice as long as conventional notebooks.
It isalso sheathed in color film print which not only looks
stylish,but protects against smudging and wear.The SSD part may not
be all that impressive compared to thelatest generation of SSDs and
it actually compares more torecent USB 3.0 flash drives with a read
speed of 110MB/s anda write speed of 80MB/s. But it is still not
too bad consideringhow unique this product is on the market. Sadly,
RunCoredidnt announce a launch date or any kind of pricing, but
wedexpect the Pro IV to sell in excess of US$200 considering it
isThe 13-inch MSI X-Slim X370 not only looks good, but it is also a
64GB SSD and a USB 3.0 host controller in one.super slim, yet
comfortable to use. It weighs about 1.4kg andboasts powerful
multimedia and processing capabilities. Both 19 20. February 12th,
2011Published by: VR-ZoneSpecifications:HP unveils TouchPad tablet-
Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2-GHzand two smartphones,
Veer processorand Pre3- 9.7-inch diagonal XGA capacitive,
multitouch screen(1024x768)February 12th, 2011- 16 GB or 32 GB of
internal storage- HP webOSHP has announced their new TouchPad webOS
tablet device - Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/nwhich boasts to introduce fun and
mobile productivity. Thecompany has also introduced two new
smartphones- Veer and - A-GPS (3G only)Pre3 - which also run
webOS.- Bluetooth wireless technology 2.1+EDR with A2DP
stereoBluetooth support- 3.5mm headset/headphone/microphone jack-
Internal stereo speakers and Beats Audio- Front-facing
1.3-megapixel webcam- Light sensor, accelerometer, compass
(magnetometer) andgyroscope- Rechargeable 6,300mAh batteryHP has
unveiled their first webOS slate, the HP TouchPad.- Micro-USB
connectorIt features a 9.7-inch capacitive multitouch display,
virtualkeyboard, instant-on access, support for Adobe Flash Player-
Built-in HP Touchstone technology for easy charging (HP10.1 beta in
the browser and access to thousands ofTouchstone for TouchPad sold
separately) and HP touch-webOS applications. Designed for
entertainment and mobileto-share to share web addresses between
TouchPad andproductivity, the TouchPad boasts to offer unified
experiencecompatible webOS phonesacross various devices.You can
answer calls or view your Short Message Service - Dimensions: 190 x
242 x 13.7 mm(SMS) messages from the slate, or use the exclusive
touch-to-share feature to share web URLs from your webOS phone-
Weight: approximately 740gto the TouchPad. With HP Synergy, simply
sign in to yourFacebook, Google, Microsoft Exchange, LinkedIn and
Yahoo!accounts and your contacts, calendar and email
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9 Feb 2011Amazon.com has also announced that it will launch a
freeFebruary 12th, 2011Kindle app for HP webOS tailored for
TouchPad that will giveuser access to more than 810,000 titles from
Amazons KindleStore. You can also buy and sell on Amazon.com, do
internetbanking, buy movie ticketsor check the latest news.Other
features include 1.3-megapixel front-facing webcam, 16or 32GB
internal storage, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetoothwireless
connectivity and A-GPS. The TouchPad also comesIn todays news
roundup: - Review of Kingston HyperX Specialwith built-in HP
Touchstone technology for easy charging, Edition Sandy Bridge
1600MHz CL9 - Review of Sunbeamtechand is compatible with the HP
Touchstone for TouchPad (sold Twister 120 CPU Cooler - Nokia drops
MeeGo phone beforeseparately). You can charge in either portrait or
landscape launch - HPs Palm set to unveil tablet - Video Game
Review:mode, even without removing the TouchPad case (sold
Dungeons, and more..separately).Hardware
News:AvailabilityDescription: Kingstons KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX is a
kitHP TouchPad is scheduled to be available this summer. Pricing of
two 256M x 64-bit 2GB (2048MB) DDR3-1600MHz CL9and availability
will be announced at a later date. SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) memory
modules, based onsixteen 128M x 8-bit DDR3 FBGA components per
module. 20 21. February 12th, 2011Published by: VR-ZoneEach module
kit supports Intel XMP (Extreme Memoryconsoles, without losing any
of the irreverence that originallyProfiles).made it a hit. With
solo, and multiplayer (online and off)options, its a fun title to
stick in when youre not grinding awayDescription: The TWISTER 120
incorporates our newest ISO-in Fallout or fragging people in Black
Ops.Turbo Technology for increased cooling. The dual 120mmMFDB fan
spins in opposite direction which allows for moreDescription:
Publisher Kalypso and developer Realmformconcentrated airflow,
combined with the three 8mm heatStudios have introduced Dungeons,
which on first blush lookspipes and large fin area, the TWISTER 120
offers one of the like a spiritual successor to the famed series.
You play abest cooling capabilities in its class. Dungeon Lord who
builds deathtrap dungeons to spread hisinfluence on the land above,
and must protect his dungeonDescription: Xigmateks Aegir CPU cooler
does indeed bringheart from invaders, all while trying to keep the
denizensa lot to the party. With excellent cooling performance and
ahappy.robust, yet easily installed mounting solution, this cooler
ranksat the top of its class. White LEDs in the fan frame add a bit
ofvisual interest to the smoky, PWM fan and will fit nicely
intomany color schemes for the enthusiast thet cares about
thisEnermax readies NAXN Seriessort of thing.PSUsFebruary 12th,
2011Description: ADATA started to introduce speedy USB 3.0
flashdrives to the market, one of them being the Superior
SeriesS102 16GB model. These products have different
read/writespeeds depending on the capacity and thanks to their
veryhigh read speed performances we can use them successfully
forbooting Live USB Linux distributions or for transferring
theWindows 7/Vista install kits, to speed up the OS
installation.Enermax is preparing to release its NAXN line-up of
PSUs,Description: With the launch of the GTX 570 series,
somedesigned for both gamers and enthusiasts. Available
inmanufacturers including Gainward also came up wit their modular
(NAXN 82+) and non-modular (NAXN 80+) models,overclocked GTX 570
models and Golden Sample that provide they feature Heat and Air
Guard functions, multiple protectionan increase of performance of
almost 2.5 to 9.3%circuitry (OCP, OVP, AC UVP, DC UVP, OPP, OTP,
SCP andConsumer Electronics and Software News: SIP), active PFC,
and are cooled by a silent 120mm (135mmfan for NAXN 82+)
fan.Description: Nokia has stopped developing its firstsmartphone
using the MeeGo operating system, two industrysources close to the
company said.Description: Ever hear of Coloud? I didnt until one of
theirsets of headphones appeared on my doorstep for review.
Theirnew line is called Colors and theyre aptly named as you canget
them in many different colors.Description: The Vatican put its foot
down Wednesday overthe idea of "confessing" by iPhone, after news
that US users cannow download an application for the Apple gadget
that helpsthe faithful gain absolution.Description: HP has plenty
riding on the event, which willshowcase the webOS mobile operating
system -- the mostNAXN 80+valuable asset the company acquired when
it bought handheldpioneer Palm last summer for $1.2 billion. HP
plans to roll outwebOS in a number of products across its
portfolio. Enermax is preparing to release its NAXN line-up of
PSUs,designed for both gamers and enthusiasts. Available
inDescription:Korean manufacturer LG Electronics hasmodular (NAXN
82+) and non-modular (NAXN 80+) models,filed lawsuits over alleged
patent infringements in Sonysthey feature Heat and Air Guard
functions, multiple protectionPlaystation 3 console and Bravia
TVs.circuitry (OCP, OVP, AC UVP, DC UVP, OPP, OTP, SCP &
SIP),Description: It seems in this day and age everybody wants a
active PFC, and are cooled by a silent 120mm (135mm fan forpiece of
the PC peripherals market. This time Corsair, famous NAXN 82+)
fan.for manufacturing PC hardware, released its own lineup
ofhigh-end speakers and headsets. Packing in many popularfeatures,
the Corsair HS1NA USB Gaming Headset comes with7.1 virtual surround
sound and massive 50mm drivers.Gaming News:Description: You Dont
Know Jack returns in a packagethat finally brings the game onto the
current generation of21 22. February 12th, 2011 Published by:
VR-ZoneNAXN 82+ The Flexi-Drive Accelerate Duo features a special
controller,The 80PLUS certified NAXN 80+ PSUs have two 12V rails
and supporting data transfer speeds up to 110MB/s (read) andare
available in 350W, 450W, 500W and 600W capacities. The 70MB/s
(write) via its USB 3.0 interface. They can be found82PLUS
certified NAXN 82+ come in 750W / 850W models in store shelves
around EU at MSRPs of 69.90 (32GB) andwith two/ four 12V rails
respectively. 124.90 (64GB).Sharkoon Releases
Flexi-DriveThermaltake Ships Level 10Accelerate Duo Flash
DrivesGTFebruary 12th, 2011 February 12th, 2011Sharkoon has
announced the Flexi-Drive Accelerate Duo Thermaltake, well-known
amongst enthusiasts for its highseries of affordable USB 3.0 flash
drives, aimed at mainstream performance thermal solutions and PC
cases, has unveiled theusers. Measuring 72 x 19 x 8mm and weighing
about 16g, these long awaited Level 10 GT, successor to the
best-selling Levelultra-portable aluminum flash drives are
available in 32GB 10 Super-Gaming Modular Tower Chassis.and 64GB
variants. Thermaltake, well-known amongst enthusiasts for its
highSharkoon has announced the Flexi-Drive Accelerate Duo
performance thermal solutions and PC cases, has unveiled theseries
of affordable USB 3.0 flash drives, aimed at mainstream long
awaited Level 10 GT, successor to the best-selling Levelusers.
Measuring 72 x 19 x 8mm and weighing about 16g, these 10
Super-Gaming Modular Tower Chassis.ultra-portable aluminum flash
drives are available in 32GBand 64GB variants.22 23. February 12th,
2011 Published by: VR-ZoneIt supports all microATX, ATX, Extended
ATX motherboardsand has room for four optical devices, six HDDs /
SSDs, andeight PCIe expansion cards. The massive Level 10 GT is
cooledby four ColorShift / Turbo fans (x1 top 200mm, x1 front200mm,
x1 side 200mm and x1 rear 140mm exhaust fan) andhas three rear
pre-drilled holes for water-cooling tubes. It isnow available
through major retailers and e-tailers at a MSRPof
US$279.99.PhotoFast announces high-Measuring 584 x 282 x 590mm and
weighing 12.7kg, the allperformance USB 3.0 cardblack full tower
boasts a myriad of features: an improved cable readermanagement
system, convertible top-vent 240mm water-February 12th, 2011cooling
design, hinged side-panel door, five hot-swappablehard drive bays,
multiple USB 2.0 / 3.0 / eSATA connectors,and a built-in fan
controller.Card readers dont tend to be all that exciting these
days,mostly because they all do the same job and perform about
thesame. Not so with the new CR-8600 from PhotoFast which isone of
the first multi-format USB 3.0 card readers to hit themarket. It
offers three to four times the performance of the bestUSB 3.0 card
readers with current generation memory cardsand will potentially
offer even better performance with fastermemory cards.Card readers
dont tend to be all that exciting these days,mostly because they
all do the same job and perform about thesame. Not so with the new
CR-8600 from PhotoFast which isone of the first multi-format USB
3.0 card readers to hit themarket. It offers three to four times
the performance of the bestUSB 3.0 card readers with current
generation memory cardsand will potentially offer even better
performance with fastermemory cards.23 24. February 12th,
2011Published by: VR-Zone Wireless networking has become a
ubiquitous technology these days that few of us would want to live
without, but the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard isnt without flaws. Most of
the problems tend to be related to either range or speed and the
latter is looking set to get a big boost by the end of 2012 when
the 802.11ac standard is expected to launch with a draft moniker
tacked onto its name, much like the 802.11n draft standard that we
lived with for so long. The 802.11ac standard will bring with it
Gigabit speeds, but unlike the current 802.11b/g/n standards it
will not operate on the 2.4GHz band. Instead, 802.11ac will be
using a frequency close to 6GHz (802.11a and some 802.11n solution
operates at 5GHz today) which means that there might be yet another
round of complaints from various countries around the world that
are already using that frequency range for other transmissions. The
0.1 draft standard of 802.11ac is expected to be approved by the
end of February according to the IEEEE 802.11 task group that are
working on ratifying the standard, but we wontThe CR-8600 supports
all standard memory card formatssee any retail devices until the
end of 2012 by which time wesuch as CompactFlash, SD, SDHC, SDXC,
Memory Stick, HS should see interoperable devices in the market.
According toMemory Stick, Memory Stick XC and the various mini and
some research done by In-Stat and quoted by CNET we canmicro
formats of the SD and Memory Stick cards. So far expect no less
than a billion 802.11ac devices by 2015, althoughPhotoFast has
tested it with a range of the latest generationwed take this with a
pinch of salt as the 802.11n has as yet toof memory cards and have
reached read speeds of 96.75MB/sreplace the aging 802.11g standard
in most places outside theand write speeds of 67.73MB/s using a
CompactFlash UDMAhome.7 card, read speeds of 84MB/s and write
speeds of 48.24MB/ One of the major advantages 802.11ac should
bring with its using an SDXC USH-I card and finally read speeds of
is sufficient bandwidth for streaming HD video around the43.18MB/s
and write speeds of 43MB/s using a Memory Stick home, something the
2.4GHz 802.11n standard isnt quitePro-HG card. up to task to do.
There are of course 5GHz implementationsJudging by these numbers
its pretty clear that a USB 3.0 card of the 802.11n standard that
does a great job of streamingreader makes sense for those using the
latest generation ofeven multiple 1080p HD streams such as the
solutions frommemory cards with their digital cameras and
camcorders asQuantenna, but these are still fairly rare. By having
a singlethe same UDMA 7 CompactFlash card only mustered
34MB/universal standard, we should see a quicker uptake of thiss
read and 33MB/s write performance using a USB 2.0 card technology
which in turn should mean more devices that willreader. The CR-8600
should hit retail sometime in March with use it.worldwide
availability and a retail price of around US$30. On the downside,
the USB Wi-Fi dongle might be dead, at least unless the hardware
makers adopts the USB 3.0 interface which is yet another standard
that has as yet to gain universal approval. Although this is really
only going to be an issue on older devices, but as the 802.11ac
standard is expected to beGigabit speed 802.11ac built into both
notebooks and other mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones,
its really just a matter of time beforestandard should launch by
enditll gain enough traction in the market. Initially its likely
thatof 2012hardware will carry a price premium over 802.11n
solutions, but this is all par for the course when moving to
somethingFebruary 12th, 2011 faster and better in the IT
industry.Wireless networking has become a ubiquitous
technologythese days that few of us would want to live without,
butthe 802.11 Wi-Fi standard isnt without flaws. Most of
theproblems tend to be related to either range or speed and
thelatter is looking set to get a big boost by the end of 2012when
the 802.11ac standard is expected to launch with a draftmoniker
tacked onto its name, much like the 802.11n draftstandard that we
lived with for so long.24 25. February 12th, 2011 Published by:
VR-Zone 1,000,000 : 1(definitely not static) and a fast response
timeNVIDIA HDMI 3D: now coming of 2ms. However, the real draw of
the GN245HQ still lies in itsto an Acer monitor near you3D
capabilities, and needless to say Acer has clearly pulled
outFebruary 12th, 2011all the stops in this aspect. According to
the Taiwanese OEM, the GN245HQ is the worlds first monitor to
feature built- in support for NVIDIAs stereoscopic technology over
HDMI, along with the more conventional method of transmitting 3D
content over dual-link DVI. And since the GN245HQ has the ability
to receive and display stereoscopic 3D content via HDMI-in, it
should come as littlePlaying games on the PC is definitely one of
the moresurprise that the monitor is theoretically capable of
supportingenjoyable ways to pass the time, thanks to the wide
varietya variety of video input device such as digital TV set-topof
PC-only titles and the introduction of extremely powerful boxes,
Blu-ray disc players and even video game consoles.hardware
specially dsigned for such purposes. That being However, chances
are these features will be all but useless tosaid, if something is
worth doing, then it is definitely worth the average Joe at this
point of time, especially if one takesoverdoing as well, and gaming
is no exception. And what better into account that most countries
still lack a 3D broadcastingway to enhance ones gaming experience
than to top of theinfrastructure for content producers to take
advantage of,package with a 3D capable monitor from Acer for that
added essentially rendering the GN245HQ useless in just aboutdegree
of realism? everything except gaming. That being said, if the idea
of spending good money on a 23.6-inch monitor that can only be used
for gaming purposes sounds like the very thing you have in mind,
wed suggest that you start fattening up that piggy bank of yours by
feeding it with all that hongbao money acquired over the Lunar New
Year. With its relatively fat pricetag of US$677, trust us when we
say that your wallet will need all the food it can get.Gaming is
probably one of the few digital entertainmentoptions which most of
use find ourselves unable to give upon, and for good reason. After
all, nothing can come close toMore than a million AMDreplacing the
thrill and exhilaration of blasting the brains off avirtual enemys
head with a double barreled shotgun at point Fusion chips
shippedblank range, especially after a hard day at work or in
school. February 12th, 2011That being said, taking a trip down to
virtual reality townwould definitely be a lot more satisfying if
one could actuallyfeel as though he or she was being placed
directly into thethick of action, as opposed to merely watching
animated headsbob around a computer screen. Fortunately, users who
cravesuch realism no longer have to take the trouble of investingin
a large (and expensive) 3D television set, because Acer has AMDs
Fusion chips have been heatedly debated recently.just released its
new 3D-capable GN245HQ monitor which The promise of higher
performance with less heat, less powerthe company claims is
particularly well suited for all forms ofconsumption and lower cost
seems to have proven itself true,media consumption, gaming
included.with AMD shipping over a million of these chips in less
than six months of the product entering consumer markets. Promising
low power consumption, low heat emissions and increased
performance, AMDs Zacate and Ontario chipsAcer claims that the
LED-backlit, full HD GN245HQ will based on the Fusion platform have
been selling like hotcakes.sport a 23.6-inch form factor along with
various features The Fusion chip is basically a core processor as
well as asuch as an extremely high but meaningless contrast ratio
of25 26. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zonegraphics
processor combined on a single die. Also called APU,damage control
after the news of the defect in its 6-seriesor Accelerated
Processing Unit, these Fusion chips have been Cougar Point chipsets
was made public. Needless to say, thisdelivering as promised.led to
a abrupt halt on all shipments of the affected chipset. Until
today, that is: the chip giant has just announced that itThe HP
dm1z equipped with the first of these APU chips was intends to
resume the shipment of the affected chipsets , butrecently tested
and the results were astounding. The Zacate with a catch.platform
for netbooks easily outperforms Intels dual-coreAtom chips, and is
hot on the heels of Intel Atom + nVidia Simply put, Intel knows
that it has a reputation to uphold,ION based netbooks. Furthermore,
these chips consume lessand having to deal with hordes of angry
consumers whosepower, and as a result develop less heat than their
Intel andmachines are experiencing premature hardware failures
isnVidia counterparts. definitely not going to do itself any favors
for its corporate image. As such, the company has just announced in
a pressCombine desirable characteristics with a low cost price, and
release that the affected chipsets will only be shipped to OEMsthe
answer is clear. Manufacturers are snapping up these chips who are
"committed to shipping the Intel 6 Series Chipset inat an alarming
rate. As of current, the only Fusion-powered PC system
configurations that are not impacted by the designnetbook available
locally is the Sony VAIO Y series. However, issue will be receiving
these shipments".the number of Fusion-based notebooks is poised to
increasesteadily in the near future, as the Intel Atom-based
netbooksThis means that OEMs which want to make use of the
faultybegin to phase out.chipsets for their PCs have the
responsibility of ensuring that the machines are configured in such
a way its boards doThe Fusion platform was announced a long time
ago, but it not sport connectors interfacing the faulty Cougar
Point part.was only recently that the chips were showcased and
later went Examples of such implementations include making use of
theon retail. With such effort and time spent on innovating, it
chipsets in closed configurations such as notebooks, or in theis no
wonder that the results produced from these chips are case of
desktop configurations, installing a PCIe SATA card tonothing short
of stellar. Such a technological advance shows provide additional
SATA ports.that the future of mobile gaming need not mean large
laptopswith loud fans, high heat output, and the inability to run
onOnly when these conditions are met will Intel allow
thebattery-powered sources for more than an hour. respective OEMs
to continue receiving shipments of the 6- series Cougar Point
chipsets.Intel resumes shipmentsDell showcases prototypeof faulty
6-series chipsetsWindows 7 tablet andto OEMs with one
specificbusiness PCs February 12th, 2011conditionFebruary 12th,
2011 Dell has showcased their new 10-inch Windows 7-based device
and business PCs at the recent companys "Dell Means Business" event
in San Francisco.Remember that whole hoo-ha Intel caused among
OEMs,system builders and enthusiasts last week when it found
outabout the major blunder it made to the design of its
6-seriesCoguar Point chipsets? Well, it turns out that the chip
gianthas decided that decided to resume shipment of the
affectedchipsets to OEMs, but only if the latter fulfills a
certaincondition. At the recent Dell event, Steven Lalla, vice
president and general manager of Dell commercial client product
group,As most would have already been aware, Intels PR
personnelshowed a prototype 10-inch business tablet device that
iswere having the time of their lives attempting to performrunning
Windows 7 operating system. The tablet is designed26 27. February
12th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zonefor users who want mobility,
security, manageability, andcost would be fairly high. The HTC Saga
will sport a 4-incheasy integration with existing infrastructures.
According to the screen, possibly running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
and hascompany, the Intel-based tablet would also come in Android
front and rear built-in camera.flavor though it may not be under
the Streak family. No pricingIt is still not known whether the HTC
Saga will have at leasthas been revealed for the Windows 7 business
tablet though an 8-megapixel camera and supports LTE 4G network.
FromDell said it could be available by June this year. the leaked
pictures, the HTC Saga could be named HTC Desire 2 after all. We
would only know when the company made the announcement at Mobile
World Congress that is happening in Barcelona next week. Eleventh
beta for Firefox 4 goes live, prepare for a more private Internet
February 12th, 2011Other new products unveiled at the event include
laptops,Playing with beta software is never the wisest of
choices,desktops, workstations, and Latitude XT3 convertible
tabletespecially if the developer in question has a release
schedule(above picture). which is completely out of whack with what
most typical end- users would expect. And if you currently happen
to be testingHTC Saga pictured; Is this the out the beta builds of
Mozillas browser, youd better prepare to start hitting the download
managers, for the company hasHTC Desire 2?just rolled out its
eleventh beta release of Firefox 4.February 12th, 2011Photos of a
new HTC smartphone were leaked online, just aweek before Mobile
World Congress, and it was said to be HTCSaga. Could this be the
successor to the HTC Desire? Is there such a concept known as
privacy when the Internet is concerned? Many might want to think
that they have the right to prevent content providers from tracking
visitor behavior such as browsing preferences and online habbits.
After all, it does sound a little disconcerting to know that data
that could potentially be used to identify oneself is easily
floating around the depths of cyberspace, with determined hackers
and spammers waiting to spring on the slightest opportunity to
blast out spam mails about the latest in mens health supplements.
Not exactly the nicest of thoughts. Naturally, the increased
awareness about online privacy (or rather, the lack of it) has
spurred browser developers into searching for ways that could
assist in preventing an ignorant user from unknowingly giving away
such information withoutHTC has done very well last year with their
Q4 2010her consent. And it seems that Mozilla has finally settled
onfinancial announcement of a net profit of more than US$500 what
it believes is the best possible solution: to implement a
Domillion. And that is mostly thanks to Googles Android mobileNot
Track feature in its just-released eleventh beta of Firefox
4.platform. With recent leak of the new HTC Saga smartphone,many
speculated that this could be the successor to HTCDesire, or
formerly known as the HTC Desire 2.The HTC Saga looks similar to
the Nexus One, except that itdoes not have the trackball below the
display. However, thephone looks to be using an integrated design
which means the27 28. February 12th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zone
*The eleventh beta of Firefox 4 can be downloaded from the Mozilla
4 Beta page here. And just to make it clear, beta software is
usually anything but stable, so the usual warning of VR-Zone not
being responsible for unfortunate mishaps such as exploding PCs and
data mysteriosuly disappearing off hard disks applies.According to
a blog posting made by one of the browsersdevelopers, the" Do Not
Track feature allows users to set abrowser preference that will
broadcast their desire to opt-outof third party, advertising-based
tracking by transmitting aDo Not Track HTTP header with every click
or page view inFirefox". When enabled, web sites will be told by
Firefox via aheader that the user does not wish to be tracked
online."The advantages to the header technique are that it is
lesscomplex and simple to locate and use, it is more persistentthan
cookie-based solutions, and it doesnt rely on usersfinding and
loading lists of ad networks and advertisers towork".Of course, one
might be tempted to wonder why Mozilla hadto take an entire year to
realize that the Internet needed sucha feature to better safeguard
user privacy. Unfortunately, itseems that users who have been
waiting that long for such aprivacy feature will probably wind up
being very disappointedfor now. This is due to the fact that while
the feature isconfirmed to be functional on the browsers end, the
samecannot be said for the millions of websites in cyberspace
todaywhich neither recognize nor support the new Do Not
Trackheader.And while Firefox believes that the chicken-and-egg
problemcan be solved when content providers and webmasters haveno
choice but to honour user preferences after receieve largeenough
numbers of the header appearing in their server accesslogs, wed
guard against unmerited optimism until someconcrete results finally
show up. After all, do users really thinkthat content providers
would sacrifice potential ad revenue tobe gained from such tracking
over some moral issue aboutprivacy?28