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1. April 23rd, 2011 Published by: VR-Zone
VR-Zone.com | Stuff for the Geeks!
VR-Zone | Stuff for the Geeks is a bi-weekly publication
covering the latest gadgets and stuff for the geeks.
Scythe Ships Susano CPU
Cooler
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/scythe-ships-susano-cpu-
cooler/11950.html
April 23rd, 2011
Scythe has finally released the Susano in Europe, a massive
CPU cooler aimed at overclocking enthusiasts.
Measuring 210 x 210 x 160mm and weighing 1,565g, the
nickel-plated cooler has a copper base, two aluminum heatsink
blocks, twelve copper heat-pipes, and is equipped with four
100mm Slip Stream fans that are capable of speeds up to 2,000
RPM at 37.69 dBA. The Susano, compatible with all Intel LGA
775/ 1155/ 1156/ 1366 and AMD AM2/ AM2+/ AM3 processor,
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is bundled with a fan controller and can be found in stores at April 23rd, 2011
a MSRP of €89.90. Korean cooling specialist Zalman has unveiled the CNPS7X
LED CPU cooler , expanding its portfolio of performance CPU
News via [Techconnect] coolers. Measuring 90 x 127 x 135mm and weighing 345g, the
tower cooler has "two V-shaped aluminum heatsinks", three
NVIDIA To Launch Desktop direct contact copper heat-pipes, and is cooled by a 92mm
blue LED fan that operates at 1,250 RPM to 1,950 RPM.
Optimus / Synergy at The CNPS7X, compatible most Intel and AMD processors, is
Computex
bundled with a tube of ZM-STG2 thermal grease. Pricing and
availability has not been announced yet so stay tuned for more
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/nvidia-to-launch-desktop-optimus- updates.
synergy-at-computex/11946.html
April 23rd, 2011 News via [Techconnect]
Zowie Unleashes MiCO
Gaming Mouse
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/zowie-unleashes-mico-gaming-
mouse/11944.html
NVIDIA plans to launch their Desktop Optimus a.k.a Synergy
April 23rd, 2011
at COMPUTEX Taipei this coming June and the best thing is
that it is available freely and no license agreement is needed.
This technology works pretty much similar to LucidLogix's
Virtu where it allows dynamically swap between iGPU and
dGPU based on nature of application and also uses Intel Sandy
Bridge Quick Sync technology while doing video transcoding
jobs. Zowie Gear, innovative manufacturer of competitive gaming
gear, has unveiled the MiCO, a gaming mouse aimed at both
left- and right-handed RTS gamers. Measuring 65 x 40 x
120mm and weighing 68g, the compact mouse features three
buttons, an adjustable 400/ 800/ 1600 dpi optical engine, a
2mm lift-off distance, and connects to the PC via a 1.8m cable.
The MiCO is expected to ship in June at a cost of EUR 34.90/
US$34.90.
ZOWIE PRESS RELEASE
NVIDIA plans to launch their Desktop Optimus a.k.a Synergy
at COMPUTEX Taipei this coming June and the best thing is
that it is available freely and no license agreement is needed.
This technology works pretty much similar to LucidLogix's
Virtu where it allows dynamically swap between iGPU and
dGPU based on nature of application and also uses Intel Sandy
Bridge Quick Sync technology while doing video transcoding
jobs. Desktop Optimus a.k.a Synergy seems to work with any
NVIDIA discrete graphics cards on H67/H61 and Z68 boards
with updated BIOSes and graphics drivers. It is not known
who's implementation is actually better but NVIDIA solution Zowie Announces New MiCO Gaming Mouse for RTS Players
is available for free while LucidLogix's solution requires There is no one-size fits all for computer gaming peripherals.
licensing fee. All gamers are different and we recognize that each and every
one of you has different needs and preferences. Therefore
it was only a matter of time until we would put our efforts
Zalman Announces CNPS7X into developing a mouse for competitive RTS gaming. The
LED CPU cooler ZOWIE MiCO is developed for those of you who won’t settle for
second best – you want the best from your equipment and seek
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/zalman-announces-cnps7x-led-cpu-
stability in a high quality mouse that you can trust to always
cooler/11948.html
perform flawlessly.
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so we postponed the release to give ourselves time to complete
the development process and create a product we can be proud
Developed together with the Korean powerhouse StarTale, of.
ZOWIE MiCO is a reflection of the experience and expertise
of some of the best and most recognized StarCraft 2 players in
the world. During the development of the ZOWIE MiCO, we StarTales gamers are used to playing with 400 and 800 DPI
faced three major challenges we had to overcome. rates, so this was a key point for the development of the ZOWIE
MiCO. Where HeatoN put more importance on the lift-off
distance rather than the DPI-rates, StarTale felt that having
the exact DPI that they are used to is more important to them
as RTS-gamers than the lift-off distance.
After several months of testing and trashing, we are confident
that we have finally succeeded in finding a sensor that lives up
to our requirements of quality and functionality, performing
flawlessly on all types of surfaces, except for paper and glass.
With the ZOWIE custom lens we were also able to achieve a
lift-off distance of 2,0 mm.
First challenge; the perfect shape for claw-grip usage
Finding the perfect shape wasn’t easy, but we are very proud
of the result and consider the shape of ZOWIE MiCO as a true
piece of art. It is the result of a very extensive development,
where we filmed and photographed the hands of players Ace,
Rainbow, Bomber, Squirtle and July while they played, in
order to create a mockup of a mouse that was the ideal average
of the five players. With the mockup in their hands, we were
able to perfect it by making slight changes based on the overall
feedback they provided.
Second challenge; the perfect click
One thing that quickly became clear to us was that the feeling General
of every mouseclick is very important to a professional RTS The ZOWIE MiCO is a small, lightweight ambidextrous mouse,
gamer. StarTale expressed the feeling of the perfect mouseclick which is perfect for gamers who demand ultimate performance
to be like this: from their mice and prefer the claw-grip playing style.
• Responsive to easy clicking/light pressure
• Upon clicking, button should only travel a short There’s no software for the ZOWIE MiCO. You just plug it into
distance before responding your computer and you will automatically be playing with 500
• Provide a clear, firm clicking, so you can feel all of your Hz and your desired DPI-setting between 400/800/1600 DPI.
clicks
We realized that we had to develop our own switches in order As we have said before, we are not afraid to try out new things.
to achieve the performance we wanted. We had samples of ZOWIE’s R&D team has a lot of ideas on how to improve
various custom switches developed and gave them to StarTale products by implementing new features and functions to our
to test. We adjusted the leverage of the buttons bit by bit based products. The latest example of this was the new rubberbase
on their feedback, finally achieving what they defined as the which was developed for the G-TF speed, providing a firm
perfect click, which is what you will be able to feel in the suction to the table, so the mousepad doesn’t budge unless you
ZOWIE MiCO today. want it to.
Third challenge; the best sensor for StarTale
The ZOWIE MiCO was originally planned for release late Features:
October 2010 so we could reach the Christmas sales, but
it was a challenge finding a sensor which lived up to our • Ambidextrous competitive gaming mouse, usable with
requirements of high quality and performance. We felt that we both hands
couldn’t release a product that we are not 110% committed to, • Perfect for claw-grip and gamers with small hands
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• ZOWIE custom lens; 2mm lift-off distance - works on The report goes on saying that as the tablet devices boast
all surfaces features similar to netbook PCs, such as small form factor,
quick boot, long standby time, e-mail and web surfing, and
• Co-developed with professional StarCraft & StarCraft
multimedia entertainment, the tablet devices have gradually
2 players from Korea
replaced netbook PCs as the consumers' primary choice in
• Lightweight, fast and accurate optical gaming mouse this product segment. Consumers will definitely be spoilt for
• No drivers or software! Just plug and play choice as a slew of tablets from big brands will be showcased
during Computex.
• Adjustable DPI: 400/ 800/ 1600
NVIDIA Tegra is clearly the leading platform for tablet
Specifications: currently with many design wins such as Acer Iconia Tab,
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, Motorola Xoom etc. However,
• Dots Per Inch: 400/ 800/ 1600 Intel plans to challenge its reign with its Oak Trail Platform
• Max. Acceleration: up to 30G and a recent DigiTimes report stated that major brands such
as Lenovo, Fujitsu and Samsung will be showcasing tablets
• Max. Speed: up to 50 inches/second based on that platform. AMD too will enter the tablet market
• USB report rate: 500Hz with their Brazos platform and it is reported that MSI will be
adopting that platform.
• Length of cable: 1.8m / 5.8 ft
• Weight: 68g (ex. cable)
• Connector: USB
• Buttons: 3
Availability and MSRP
The ZOWIE MiCO will be available to end-users on the 1st of
June 2011.
MSRP:
• DKK 299
• EUR 34.90
Intel's Oak Trail platform is made up of Atom Processor Z670
• USD 34.90
(formerly Lincroft Processor) with SGX535 PowerVRCore
graphics core integrated and Intel SM35 Express Chipset
(formerly Whitney Point PCH). The processor is clocked at
COMPUTEX 2011: Tablets, 1.5GHz, single core but supports HyperThreading. Oak Trail
Tablets and more Tablets sports a much smaller PCB footprint over Menlow which
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/computex-2011-tablets-tablets-and-
allows smaller form factor, a longer battery life (up to 12 hrs
more-tablets/11943.html
of internet browsing), 2X graphics performance improvement
April 23rd, 2011
over Menlow, as well as HDMI, SATA and HD Audio support.
However, it doesn't have video encode capability. Oak Trail
seems a little weak in the graphics department compared to
Tegra 2 and might face more challenges ahead when Tegra 3
comes along.
Anyway, long battery life is still the most crucial aspect
A recent market research from Taiwan expects that tablet for tablet and Oak Trail is fairly pretty well here. The
devices will be all the rage at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI OS choices for Oak Trail based tablets are aplenty and it
2011. Consumers will definitely be spoilt for choice as a is able to support Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), Android 2.3
slew of tablets from big brands will be showcased during (Gingerbread), Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard
Computex. Intel plans to challenge NVIDIA with its Oak 2011 (WES 2011) and MeeGo Linux. You should be able to see
Trail Platform and a recent DigiTimes report stated that at least one major brand showing Oak Trail based tablet on
major brands such as Lenovo, Fujitsu and Samsung will be MeeGo Linux during Computex.
showcasing tablets based on that platform. AMD too will enter
the tablet market with their Brazos platform and it is reported
that MSI will be adopting that platform. You should be able to PC SHOW 2011 Suntec
see at least one major brand showing Oak Trail based tablet on Singapore (June 9th to 12th)
MeeGo Linux during Computex. Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/pc-show-2011-suntec-singapore-
A recent market research from Taiwan expects that tablet june-9th-to-12th-/11941.html
devices will be all the rage at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2011.
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April 23rd, 2011 In a competitive marketplace, your brand and products can’t
afford not to be seen at the most sales-focused IT event.
• a track record second to none, spanning 20 years
• presence of well-known brand names aggressively vying
The 21st International Showcase of the Latest Computer for buyers’ dollars
Hardware & Software, The PC SHOW 2011 is coming
this June at Suntec Singapore from June 9th to 12th, • exciting bargains that attract consumers to make on-the-
12-9pm. Major Brands at The PC Show 2011 include: Acer, spot buying decisions
Apple, ASUS, Canon, Creative by C2O Corporation, Dell, • the best time to catch the families and the holiday crowd
Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, Oki Data, Samsung, Sony, in June
Toshiba, Western Digital, etc…
• high brand recall among consumers
• extensive event publicity through advertising,
promotions and public relations
• Generate sales, build stronger branding exposure and
maximize your profits at The PC Show 2011.
VENUE
Levels 1, 3, 4 & 6
Suntec Singapore
1 Raffles Boulevard
The 21st International Showcase of the Latest Computer Singapore 039593
Hardware & Software. Profit from Singapore’s Longest-
Running IT and Consumer Electronics Show. The PC Show is
The Ultimate Sales Platform for Industry Players.
DATE
With a track record spanning 20 years, it has been THE June 09 to 12, 2011 (Thursday to Sunday)
place where buyers and sellers meet and where high
volume of sales is transacted. Increasingly the event is also
attracting international players to explore exciting business OPENING HOURS
opportunities, generate new sales leads, strengthen business 12:00 hours to 21:00 hours
partnership with existing clients and build stronger branding
exposure.
LUCKY DRAW
The Best Performing IT Event
Lucky Purchaser’s Draw for visitors who purchase or order
more than S$50.00 worth of products
2010 Show Review
during the exhibition. For every S$50.00 purchase, the buyer
• More than 600 exhibitors is entitled to a lucky purchaser’s
• Over 950,000 bargain hunters draw ticket to be drawn on June 12, 2011.
• Over $51.6 million in sales
• Who’s Who at the Exhibition
DIGITAL IMAGING 2011
Major Brands at The PC Show 2011 include:
Acer, Apple, ASUS, Canon, Creative by C2O Corporation, Dell,
Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, Oki Data, Samsung, Sony,
Toshiba, Western Digital, etc… The International Showcase of the Latest Digital Imaging
Solutions
Enjoy the PC Show Advantage
The digital age has spawned a host of innovations that enhance
the lives of consumers today. Digital Imaging will bring a
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wide array of solutions, products, equipment, materials and • GameCube
peripherals for still and video photography buffs.
• Game Boy Advance
• Game Controllers
Exhibit Profile
• Game Developers/Manufacturers
• Digital & Classic Cameras • Hardware for Gamers
• Digital Printers & Accessories • Handheld
• Power & Lighting • Java Games
• Photographic Equipment & Accessories • Mobile Gaming
• Camcorders • N-Gage
• Darkroom Equipments & Supplies • Nintendo DS
• Audio Visual Products & Lenses • On-line Games
• Lighting Stands, Supports & Accessories • PC Games
• Photo & Video Books & Tapes • Playstation
• Film & Processing Equipment • Plastic Modeling
• Chemistry • Posters
• Scanners Ancillary Equipment • Publications
• Colouring & Retouching Supplies • Sega Dreamcast
• Frame, Slide Mounts, etc • Video Games
• Photographic Services & Supplies • Wireless Adapter
• Imaging Processing Softwares • Xbox
• Photography Institutions & Courses • Accessories
• Publications • Others
• Video Imaging (digital/video printer, video frame
grabber, video visualizer, film video processors)
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 2011
GAME 2011
The International Showcase of the Latest Consumer
The International Showcase of the Latest Gaming, Animation Electronics
& Multimedia Exhibition
Consumer Electronics will present the latest offering to
Complementary Showcases consumer. Whether it be for personal use, office or home,
visitors will be spoilt for choice if they are sourcing for AV and
communications products.
Adding excitement to The PC Show is GAME, it will ride on
the popularity of computer games among the young and old.
The multitude of games has players spoilt for choice. From Exhibit Profile
hardware to software, and an exhilarating competition for
enthusiasts, computer games is where the action will be. • Audio Visual and Communications Products
• Cell Phones & Accessories
Exhibit Profile • Connectors
• Digital Voice Recorders
• Animation
• DVD Recorders/Players
• Comics
• Home Audio
• DVD/VCD/MP3/AV
• Home Video & TV’s
• Forum
• Home Theatre Systems
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• Headphones and networking platform, and a purveyor of the latest trends
and technology.
• Intelligent home
• LCD CTV
Lines Exposition is constantly working to improve its shows
• Movies
and develop new profiles to cater to different industries. In
• Mini Disc Players doing so, Lines aims to provide the platform for successful
• MP3 Players business transactions all over the world .
• Plasma TVs
• Personal Audio Rumour: AMD to release
• Projector/Projection TV Radeon HD 6750/6770 on April
• Remote Security Systems 28th
• Speaker Systems Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/rumour-amd-to-release-radeon-
hd-67506770-on-april-28th/11940.html
• Surveillance systems April 23rd, 2011
• Switches
• TV-VCR Combo
• TV Mounts & Stand
• Video Games
• View Cam AMD is planning to round off its Radeon HD 6000 series
• Wall Mounts with the release of HD 6750 and HD 6770. These cards are
already available for OEMs and offer nothing new - they are
• Wireless Applications
simply rebrands of the 18 month old HD 5700 cards - with the
• Others addition of HD3D and HDMI 1.4a. The immense gap between
highest end Turks (6670) and lowest end Barts (6790) had left
a hole in the HD 6000 line-up which AMD can only fill in with
The Organiser the rebrand.
The availability of the HD 6670 remains questionable, as does
its price. HD 5750s are tending to the $100 mark and the
HD 5770s are available in the $120 range. The HD 6790 is
Over the years, Lines Exposition has a track record of staging somewhat overpriced as well, at $150, considering HD 6850s
successful trade and consumer exhibitions and it has seen can be had for as low as $165. Simply put, AMD will need
Lines grow from strength to strength with each profile. Led to drop prices of the HD 6790 and HD 6670, to accomodate
by a management with more than 30 years experience, it has the "new" HD 6700 at slightly lower prices than its HD 5700
always been creating and organizing shows that meets the predecessors.
needs and directions of the industries.
AMD has been in a hurry to complete the Radeon HD 6000 -
with no less than 6 cards across 4 series releasing in April. The
Its flag ship profile, The PC Show is Singapore's longest rumour mill is pushing hard for a Radeon HD 7000 series as
running and most successful IT and consumer electronics early as Q3. Let's hope a true successor to the HD 5700 series
exhibition, which draws huge crowds every year. The PC is just around the corner.
Show serves as the exhibitors' ultimate sales platform and the
consumers' favourite one-stop shop for the latest trends and
best bargains.
G.Skill RipjawsX 1600MHz CL7
4GB DDR3 Kit Review
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/g.skill-ripjawsx-1600mhz-cl7-4gb-
BeautyAsia is Lines Exposition's most prominent trade ddr3-kit-review/11890.html
exhibition for the beauty, spa and health industries to be held April 23rd, 2011
in Singapore. BeautyAsia is well received and has enjoyed
consistent growth over the years. This international exhibition
is a good barometer for the beauty service industry.
Incorporating SpaAsia, HealthAsia and NaturalAsia,
BeautyAsia's comprehensive four-in-one annual event is Having just a fast processor isn't really enough these days; a
recognised as an exciting buyer-seller meet, an educational high-speed memory kit can provide quite a bit of performance
boost to your bandwidth-hungry Intel 'Sandy Bridge'
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platform gaming rig. VR-Zone.com finds out how much an Designed for Intel P67
improvement there can be with the F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM Capacity 4GB (2 x 2GB)
kit from G.Skill. Overclocking included. Speed PC3-12800 (1600MHz)
G.Skill, a leading manufacturer of high performance memory, Latency CL7-8-7-24-2N
was one of the first to introduce new memory kits designed for Voltage 1.5V
the 'Sandy Bridge' platform. Known as the RipjawsX, there are
Registered / Unbuffered Unbuffered
over twenty different configurations available for enthusiasts
and gamers to choose from for their new rig. Error checking Non-ECC
Warranty Lifetime
This weekend, VR-Zone.com tries out the
F3-12800CL7D-4GBXM. Well, that is the SKU code, and
we shall call it the RipjawsX 1600MHz CL7 4GB DDR3 kit
for simplicity's sake. This particular kit is a matched pair Awind McTiVia Review
of two 2GB double-sided memory modules, programmed Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/awind-mctivia-review/11935.html
and tested for 1.5V operation at 1600MHz CL7-8-7-24-2N. April 23rd, 2011
Offering impressive specifications and excellent pricing as its
predecessors, it would be interesting to see if this new kit can
perform in the overclocking department.
Ever wanted to watch this interesting video online or show off
your game scores you have on your desktop on the flatscreen
in your living room? Well, you can drag your system out from
your room and connect it to your flatscreen display in the living
room. Or just get McTiVia. Today, we lay our hands on a unit
and test out to see if it deserves its recently awarded "Best of
Show Macworld 2011" by both Macworld and Notebooks.com.
The G.Skill kit comes in an easy-to-open blister pack and the
memory modules can be comfortably popped away from the
packaging.
There are many ways that you can display your computer's
screen to a bigger screen such as your living room flatscreen
television. And of course, for various different reasons such
as watching online websodes, high-definition video clips from
YouTube, or even gaming. The traditional method would be to
simply connect your laptop to the screen with a VGA cable, or
HDMI cable for newer laptops. But what about desktops? Or
what if you want to go cable-free?
McTiVia might be your solution to your problems. Not to be
confused with a certain dairy product, it is essentially a device
that mirrors your computer's screen to your HDTV wirelessly.
Which means you can view your exact desktop on your HDTV
Nothing much to see on the other side; we have a short in the comfort of your living room while your computer is in
introduction about the RipjawsX series and a label affixed at another room. Sounds good? Well, it gets better. Besides just
the bottom right corner for you to make sure the right memory being able to mirror your desktop, it also acts as a wireless
kit is in there. access point for your home network and you can control your
desktop by connecting a mouse and / or a keyboard with the
USB on the back of the device.
Here is a quick run through of the G.Skill kit's specifications
before we proceed further. Even though it looks like a product made for Macs, you might
be pleased to know that it works well for PC and you are able
Type 240-pin DDR3 to connect up to eight different computers.
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So it sounds all good so far, but is it really practical and worth
the hefty pricetag? We'll find out more in the following pages
but first, a quick look at the specification of McTiVia.
Verbatim Introduces Slim
Taken right off McTiVia's website:
External SSD
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/verbatim-introduces-slim-external-
ssd/11939.html
Hardware Specification April 23rd, 2011
Processor ARM9 300 MHz
DRAM 128 MB DDR
FLASH 8 MB
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2T2R
Front Panel Verbatim, manufacturer of various storage media and flash
memory products, has unveiled three new ultra-portable
LED Indication Power LED
and slim external SSDs, expanding its Store 'n' Go product
Power switch Power On/Off Button portfolio.
Real Panel
Antenna 2 external dipole antennas
Power Adaptor 5V DC, 2.5A
USB Port Type A USB port *1
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
RJ45 Port *1
Auto MDI/MDIX
A/V Output HDMI 1.2
Mac PC Requirements
CPU Grade Intel Dual Core 1.4 GHz or
better
(PowerPC not supported)
Verbatim, manufacturer of various storage media and flash
Graphics nVIDIA or ATI graphic card memory products, has unveiled three new ultra-portable
with 64MB VRAM or above and slim external SSDs, expanding its Store 'n' Go product
Operating System Mac OS X 10.5+ portfolio.
Recommended Models MacBook after 2009-01-21
All series of MacBook Pro
MacBook Air after
2010-06-08
iMac or Mac Pro which meets
the requirements above
Windows PC Requirements
CPU Grade Dual Core 1.8 GHz or better
(excluding atom processor)
Display Adaptor nVIDIA or ATI graphic card
with
64MB VRAM or above
Operating System Windows Vista, Windows 7
WiFi 802.11n
Available in 32Gb, 64Gb and 128Gb capacities, they are
encased in stylish aluminum enclosures and feature a USB
Physical Specification 3.0 interface, delivering data transfer rates up to 190Mb/s
Dimensions 120mm x 55mm (read) and 175Mb/s (write) (for 128Gb model). They are now
130mm x 65.3mm x 22mm available from major retailers and e-tailers at MSRPs of €99
Weight (g) 251g (32Gb), €159 (64Gb) and €279 (128Gb).
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News via [Softpedia] Color Up your Flash Drive
In addition to the USB 3.0 features, Blaze B10 is especially
designed for expressive individuals who are playful and bold
with their portable storage devices. Smooth curves at two
Silicon Power Releases Blaze ends of its body get B10 a chic look while its surface is
Series USB 3.0 Flash Drives given a special finish for scratchproof and fingerprint-free
purpose. Its front is designed with futuristic geometric pattern
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/silicon-power-releases-blaze-series-
using heat-sensitive ink; color of the pattern will gradually
usb-3.0-flash-drives/11938.html
change from Turkish blue to blazing red according to operating
April 23rd, 2011
temperature of the drive, adding personality, style and fun to
data transferring. Furthermore, Silicon Power includes a heat-
sensitive sticker on B10 retail packaging for users to test out
the cool color-changing effect of Blaze B10.
Secure Your Data with SP Widget
Silicon Power, leading manufacturer of flash memory cards, Available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities, Blaze B10, like all
USB flash drives, card readers, DRAM modules, SSDs, and Silicon Power’s USB flash drive products, is backed by lifetime
portable HDDs, has unveiled the Blaze B10, the world's first warranty and comprehensive after-sales services. SP Widget
chameleon USB flash drive. Measuring 72.4 x 17.4 x 10.0mm Software, which features seven powerful backup and security
and weighing a mere 9.5g, the ultra-light drive boasts a USB functions and the NIS (Norton Internet Security) antivirus
3.0 interface, a unique color changing coating (varies with software (60-day trial), is available free for users to download
operating temperature), and delivers data transfer speeds up with any Silicon Power purchase. With these value-added
to 70Mb/s (read). Available in capacities of 32Gb, 16Gb and managing tools, users may enjoy a data storing experience
8Gb, the "Turkey Blue" Blaze B10 comes bundled with a SP with security and convenience. For more information, please
Widget Software and is covered by a lifetime warranty. visit Silicon Power official website.
Aerocool Preps X-Warrior
Chassis for Release
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/aerocool-preps-x-warrior-chassis-for-
release/11937.html
April 23rd, 2011
Silicon Power Intros Blaze Series USB 3.0 Drives that Change
Colors with Temperature
Top leading flash memory manufacturer and brand Silicon
Power realizes how individuals can’t help to speak for
themselves; thus, for those who dare to show their capricious
personality, Blaze B10, the market’s first USB 3.0 flash drive
with color-changing pattern according to temperature, is born.
Aerocool Advanced Technologies has expanded its line-up of
gamercentric PC chassis with the addition of the X-Warrior.
With USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, Blaze B10 boasts
a remarkable read speed up to 70 MBs. Compared to
conventional USB 2.0 with 480MBps, USB 3.0 carries the
bandwidth of up to 5Gbps. Based on real-world test results,
transfer time of high definition data files such as videos,
photos, music, etc is significantly reduced, making instant
carrying and sharing rich digital contents quicker and easier.
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April 23rd, 2011
Verbatim has expanded its series of flash devices with the
announcement of the USB 3.0 Store 'n' Go flash drives.
Available in 16Gb, 32Gb, and 64Gb storage capacities, they
feature a USB 3.0 interface, capless (push and pull) design, and
deliever data transfer rates up to 120Mb/s (read) and 70Mb/
s (write) on USB 3.0 PCs. The Store 'n' Go is expected to hit
Measuring 488 x 187 x 520mm, the tool-free mid-tower store shelves come end April.
chassis has three 5.25" bays, four 3.5" bays, one 2.5" Tapping into the high performance potential of the USB 3.0
bays, seven expansion slots, two rear pre-drilled holes for interface with the convenient form factor of a standard flash
water-cooling tubes, a mesh side-panel, support for graphic drive, the Verbatim Store 'n' Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive offers
accelerators up to 400mm in length, and a top-side I/O panel extreme speed, large capacity and plug-and-play operation.
with two USB 2.0 ports and audio connectors. The unit supports transfer rates of up to 70MB/sec Write and
120MB/sec Read on USB 3.0 host systems. Verbatim Store
'n' Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive is available in capacities of 16GB,
32GB and 64GB. It is available in stores in April 2011.
- 16GB, 32GB or 64GB storage capacity
- Transfer rates up to 120MB/sec on USB 3.0 host systems
- Push and pull design protects connector
- Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
- Works with PC, Mac and Linux operating systems
Easy to use high-end performance
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive comes
with a push and pull design that does not only protect the
connector but also makes an extra protective cap unnecessary.
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems,
the drive also works with USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
"USB 3.0 drives make a lot of sense because they are 100
percent compatible with USB 2.0 and offer far superior
The X-Warrior, pre-installed with two 120mm sleeve bearing speeds to devices that have USB 3.0 ports," said Hans
fans (one rear and front), can be purchased from major Christoph Kaiser, Business Development Manager Flash
retailers and e-tailers at a MSRP of €50. Verbatim EUMEA. "We are expecting the bulk of the premium
USB flash storage market to migrate to USB3.0 within the next
News via [Techconnect] 18 months."
Verbatim Announces USB 3.0 The Daily VR-Zone News
Store 'n' Go Flash Drives Summary - 21 April 2011
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/verbatim-announces-usb-3.0-store-n- Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--21-
go-flash-drives/11936.html april-2011/11932.html
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April 23rd, 2011 Meanwhile standard for the Austrian is the very good delivery
which for example contains resistors as well as mounting kits
for all Intel and AMD sockets.
Consumer Electronics and Software news
Roccat Kova+ Max Performance Gaming Mouse Review @
In today's news roundup: ASRockls Fatal1ty P67 Professional Real World Labs
Motherboard gets reviewed; Western Digital's latest external Description: Featuring an increased speed from 40IPS to
hard disk, the 1TB-totting WD My Passport Essential SE, gets 130IPS, increased acceleration from 30G to 40G, Soft Touch
reviewed; Verizon claims that Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 will rubber coating for improved grip, EasyShift feature for up
be a 'world phone', which should be good news for frequent to 8 more button functions and a fully customizable control
travellers who have to deal with handsets that are either SIM- software suite the Kova+ mouse by Roccat is far more than just
locked or lack the neccessary hardware needed to function on a worthy successor to the original Kova.
a certain frequency band; Ubisoft's latest guitar-based game,
Bnter Brings Conversation Sharing App To Android Phones,
Rocksmith, gets an early preview, and The popular Japanese
Launches Bookmarklet
2D fighting game Ougon Musoukyoku has been confirmed to
Description: We’re big fans of Bnter, an app that allows you
receieve an Xbox 360 port, complete with new characters
to share your conversations with others publicly. The same
Hardware News way you share photos via the web or your mobile phone, Bnter
ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Professional Motherboar?d Review @ allows you to share snippets of conversations you have with
Madshrimps friends on the web. While the startup initially focused on SMS,
Description: The P67 Professional Motherboard from ASRock Bnter recently broadened its scope to allow users to share any
is the Fatal1ty branded product from the series and comes with sort of conversation, including GChat, in-person chat, email
a lot of features like Digital PWM, XFast USB Technology, and more. Today, Bnter is launching a free Android app (which
V16+2 CPU Power Phases, no less than 6 USB 3.0 ports and joins an existing iPhone app) and is launching a bookmarklet,
6 SATA3, C.C.O., THX TruStudio Pro, and the unique Fatal1ty and in-depth Twitter integration
Mouse Port, which allows us to set the desired mouse polling Lenovo's S-800 phone uses a transparen?t PMOLED,
rate, up to 1000Hz. probably made by TDK, unknown release date...
Thecus N4200 Pro Four Bay NAS Review @ Tweaknews Description: Back in November 2010 we reported about a
Description: With the N4200 Pro, Thecus has further new phone by Lenovo which uses a transparent display called
improved upon an already stable, high-performance four bay the S-800. We thought it might be a transparent OLED, but
NAS. The upgraded hardware over the original N4200 make it we weren't sure. Today Dialog Semiconductor reveals that
a solid choice for a multiple user environment, and the mini- they supplied the driver IC to that phone, and indeed it's
UPS and dual DOM features help avoid data loss in the event a transparent PMOLED. Hopefully the S-800 will actually
of a power outage or firmware corruption." launch soon, unlike the Samsung IceTouch MP3 player. The
display itself is probably made by TDK - which has been
Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1TB USB 3.0 HDD showing transparent PMOLEDs back in October 2010 - ready
Review to be mass produced and driven by Dialog's ICs...
Description: The Western Digital My Passport Essential SE is
the latest addition to the Series and brings a colourful entry Verizon says iPhone 5 will be a world phone
to the normally boring world of portable storage. With four Description: Folks who travel all over the world frequently
colour options available; blue, red, silver and black, you can but are annoyed that they have to bring a secondary phone
choose what goes best with that new purse. The choices don't in addition to their iPhone because their devices are SIM
stop there; the My Passport Essential SE is also available in locked or don’t support foreign radio frequencies will love
1TB or 750GB capacity sizes. this news. At Verizon’s discussions about their Q1 results,
CFO Fran Shammo was recently quoted as saying: “The
Corsair TX850 V2 PSU Review @ Vortez fluctuation, I believe, will come when a new device from Apple
Description: Corsair's TX series was extremely popular, is launched..."
winning multiple awards. Building on the successes of the
TX series, Corsair have launched a new V2 range with a LG Optimus 3D set to reach the UK on June 6
bigger - 140mm fan and better components such as Japanese Description: The LG Optimus 3D will arrive in the UK on June
capacitors rated at 105C. Rated at 80 Plus Bronze, the TX V2 6, at least at retailer Clove. It will cost £379 (about $627)
has increased efficiency over its predecessor and comes with contract-free. The phone will be the first to sport a glasses-free
an impressive 5 year warranty - a firm stamp of confidence. 3D display and dual cameras that can record 3D content as
The variant we will be taking a look at today is the 850W well.
delivering a burly 70A for the +12v rail, delivering the Microsoft’s Windows XP Death Watch Counter Doesn’t Work
performance capabilities for those seeking to SLI or Crossfire. With Windows XP
Noctua NH-C14 Review @ ocaholic Description: Microsoft wants all of its Windows XP users to
Description: With the NH-C14 Noctua has a new flagship in know exactly how much time they've got before XP is taken
its portfolio regarding down draft coolers. The NH-C14 is out to the back shed and mercy-killed with a shot to the nape.
equipped with two fans that measure 140 mm in diameter. Which is why the "Windows XP End of Support Countdown
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Gadget," available now from Microsoft, would be so, so handy powered by Sixense, built to draw you deeper into your PC
—if it were compatible with XP devices. games.
Gaming news
Ougon Musoukyoku X Announced, Gets New Characters, Razer worked closely with Valve and Sixense to create
Xbox 360 Only exclusive Portal 2 content to showcase the power of the Razer
Description: If you are wondering when will 07th expansion be Hydra in enhancing game immersion. Portal 2 is the highly
adding new characters to their 2D PC fighting game – Ougon anticipated sequel to 2007's game of the year. The full version
Musoukyokyu. That question has been answered but not for of the game plus the exclusive Portal 2 content will be available
the PC. in a special edition bundle with the Razer Hydra.
Rocksmith Preview @ Computing on Demand
Description: For all of the guitar players out there who share “The Razer Hydra is a significant step forward for the PC
my frustration with current guitar games, Ubisoft is promising gaming industry because it not only affords an almost-physical
to help us out. Anyone who plays guitar, for obvious reasons, experience for gamers, but also presents developers an
seems to struggle a bit with Rock Band and/or Guitar Hero. opportunity to innovate and significantly push the boundaries
The problem being, one of the biggest parts of actually playing on new forms of gameplay and entertainment,” said Gabe
guitar is the feel of the guitar. Holding a little piece of plastic Newell, co-founder and president of Valve.
and tapping away mercilessly at buttons can get a little boring.
Razer Hydra Motion Sensing The Razer Hydra lets you extend your natural body motion
directly into your PC games. With Portal 2, this means
Controllers for Portal 2 a breathtaking new way to play when you can intuitively
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/razer-hydra-motion-sensing- reach out, interact with physics puzzles, shoot portals and
controllers-for-portal-2/11934.html leap across wide chasms in complete three dimensions. With
April 23rd, 2011 Razer’s trademark ultra-low latency and highly precise one-
to-one tracking to the exact millimeter and degree, experience
maximum portal testing immersion.
“We are excited to finally bring full motion control to the
PC,” said Min-Liang Tan, CEO and Creative Director, Razer.
Razer announces the Razer Hydra, the world’s first gaming- “Gamers will be blown away by the pinpoint tracking precision
grade motion sensing controllers powered by Sixense. Razer that mirrors every move in-game. They’ll also enjoy the
worked closely with Valve and Sixense to create exclusive exclusive new Portal 2 content created specifically for the
Portal 2 content to showcase the power of the Razer Hydra Razer Hydra, giving them more bang for their buck.”
in enhancing game immersion. On top of Portal 2, the Razer
Hydra is optimized with over 125 popular PC games out of
the box, including titles like Left 4 Dead 2 and World of On top of Portal 2, the Razer Hydra is optimized with over 125
Goo. Price: US$139.99 / EU€139.99. Availability: Pre-orders popular PC games out of the box, including titles like Left 4
start May 2011. Ships in June 2011. Dead 2 and World of Goo. Gamers no longer have to wait for
scarce motion-compatible games. With the future possibility
for more downloadable game configurations and the ability
to self-configure motion mapping to your specifications, the
Razer Hydra plays virtually every game.
“By working with Razer and Valve, we have established the
PC as the best platform for motion gaming,” says Amir
Rubin, CEO, Sixense. “We developed and optimized 6 Sixense
TrueMotion levels for Portal 2 to allow gamers to fully
experience the possibilities of motion gaming. Definitely an
exciting time to be a PC gamer.”
About the Razer Hydra Motion Sensing Controllers
The Razer Hydra is the first gaming-grade motion sensing
controllers to bring a whole new dimension of gameplay and
Carlsbad, Calif. – April 21st, 2011 – Razer, the world’s leading immersion to the PC. With compatibility for over 125 games
high-end precision gaming brand announces the Razer Hydra, out of the box, and future support for gamers to self-configure
the world’s first gaming-grade motion sensing controllers controls for any PC game, the entertainment possibilities
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are virtually endless. Built to deliver location-orientation • Thumb-ergonomic analog stick for fluid control
tracking exact to the millimeter and degree, along with Razer’s
• 4 Hyperesponse action buttons
trademark ultra-low latency, the precision and speed of the
Razer Hydra is unrivalled among its kind. • Rapid-fire trigger and bumper for faster in-game
response
• Non-slip satin grip surface
About the Razer Hydra and Portal 2 Bundle
• True six degree-of-freedom magnetic motion tracking
The Razer Hydra is the first gaming-grade motion sensing
controllers to bring a whole new dimension of gameplay and • Lightweight, anti-tangle braided cable
immersion to Portal 2. Shoot portals, throw the Weighted
Companion Cube, and avoid death traps as easily and (Base station)
intuitively as eating cake. The Razer Hydra is bundled
• Low-power magnetic field, low power consumption
exclusively with the game and comes with six additional levels
specifically designed for more portal testing fun with motion • Ultra precise sensor for 1mm and 1 degree tracks
control. • No line of sight to controllers required
• Low latency feedback
Price:
Razer Hydra and Portal 2 bundle: US$139.99 / EU€139.99
SanDisk and Toshiba
Availability:
announces 19nm 64Gbit NAND
Razerzone.com, North America, South America, Europe and Flash memory
most countries in Asia. Steam support required for Portal 2. Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/sandisk-and-toshiba-
announces-19nm-64gbit-nand-flash-memory/11933.html
Pre-orders start May 2011. April 23rd, 2011
Razer Hydra to ship in June 2011.
Ah, the joys of healthy competition in the market. Last week
20nm NAND Flash was cutting edge and now it's so, well,
uhm, last week. Both SanDisk and Toshiba have separately
announced that they'll be offering retail 19nm NAND Flash
memory later this year. Reading the press releases it appears
to be the same tech, but we can't be certain of it, but both
companies announced two bits per cell NAND Flash with three
bits per cell coming at a later stage.
Ah, the joys of healthy competition in the market. Last week
20nm NAND Flash was cutting edge and now it's so, well,
uhm, last week. Both SanDisk and Toshiba have separately
announced that they'll be offering retail 19nm NAND Flash
memory later this year. Reading the press releases it appears
to be the same tech, but we can't be certain of it, but both
companies announced two bits per cell NAND Flash with three
bits per cell coming at a later stage.
Both SanDisk and Toshiba have announce 64Gbit chips, that's
8GB in more useful terms and it should mean that we'll be
seeing cheaper flash memory cards towards the end of the
year, especially at higher capacity. Toshiba is also promising
128GB stacked chips for Smartphones and tablets using Toggle
DDR2 technology for improved performance. This is all great
news for consumers, but there are concerns that these new die
Product features: shrunk NAND Flash memory chips won't last as long as what
we're used to, although SanDisk claims that there's no need to
(Per controller, 2 included in each Hydra set)
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worry as its new memory chips are just as reliable as its old Follow four easy steps and stand a chance to win different
ones. prizes every week. This week..we are giving away: 1 x
Silverstone Strider Plus ST60F-P 600W power supply Check
Both companies are sampling now with SanDisk saying second
out http://launch.vr-zone.com and find out how you can win
half and Toshiba third quarter for volume production. As to
these prizes!
when the three bit per cell chips will arrive in the market isn't
made clear by either company's press release, so we'll just have
to wait and see. Despite a lot of concerns about the longevity of
smaller NAND Flash memory chips, it seems like the 19-20nm
parts aren't significantly different from the current 2xnm parts
which is at least some good news.
PC SHOW 2011 Floor Plans
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/pc-show-2011-floor-plans/11931.html
April 23rd, 2011
PC SHOW 2011 Floor Plans Road to EVO 2K11: Singapore
Level 4: EVO Qualifiers this Sunday, 24
April 2011
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/road-to-evo-2k11-singapore-evo-
qualifiers-this-sunday-24-april-2011/11929.html
April 23rd, 2011
SGFIGHTER, in conjunction with Singapore Cybersports
and Online Gaming Association (SCOGA) and FRIENDS OF
CLEMENTI, have jointly organised the EVO Qualifiers for
Super Street Fighter IV as part of the Clementi Game Festival
2011 that is going to be held this Sunday, 24th April 2011.
Level 6:
Prizes include an expense paid trip to Las Vegas to participate
in EVO 2K11, as well as an Apple iPad 32GB tablet. Read more.
VR-Zone Giveaway #9 - From what we have heard, the organisers have gone to great
Silverstone Strider Plus lengths to ensure that participants get ample opportunities to
enjoy themselves there. They have not just one chance to win
ST60F-P 600W power supply prizes, but three chances to win over S$5,000 worth of prizes,
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/vr-zone-giveaway-9--silverstone- some of which include an IPad 32gb, and an expense paid
strider-plus-st60f-p-600w-power-supply/11930.html trip to Las Vegas to participate in the Evolution Championship
April 23rd, 2011 Series 2011.
There are two competitive tournaments, Super Street Fighter
IV and FIFA 11, where fantastic prizes can be won.
Participation in the Competitive Tournaments require a fee of
S$10.
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Participants are encouraged to register for the tournaments
either in person at Clementi Community Club or via email.
Spectators also get a chance to win the iPad 32GB by
participating in the Free Play Zone.
For those who cannot make it for the event, SGFIGHTER will
also organise a live stream via their channel - http://
www.justin.tv/sgfighter
Live streaming starts from 1300hrs (+0800 GMT) on 24th
April 2011. Game Festival Event starts from 1000hrs.
PRIZES
Super Street Fighter 4 Sony Ericsson today adds the W8 Walkman phone that boasts
great entertainment that extends the appeal of the Walkman
01 Winner(s) get a sponsorship to represent Singapore in EVO, collection.
Las Vegas for 2011 The W8 features a user interface that can be customised for
one-touch access to users’ favourite applications – a feature
found on the Xperia mini range of products. The Sony Ericsson
In addition to the above, the following prizes will also be W8 Walkman phone allows for quick and easy access to
awarded playlists and the Walkman player. It also comes complete with
the MH 410 stereo headset.
1st - Razer Gaming Set Worth more than S$250
2nd - Razer Gaming set Worth more than S$150 The Sony Ericsson W8 comes with a 3-inch screen that is great
3rd - Razer Gaming Mouse for gaming, view the latest videos on YouTube or browse the
web. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera, video
4th - Razer Gaming Mouse recording functionality and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Key features:
5th to 6th S$50 voucher from Challenger
- Corner user interface for easy one hand use and one touch
FIFA 11 access to applications
1st - Nintendo Wii - Customise the corners for instant access to your favourite
widgets and apps on your home page
2nd - Nintendo DS Lite
- Enjoy games, video, internet and more on the 3-inch screen
3rd - 1TB External Hard Disk Drive - Timescape shows all your communication in one place for
ultimate simplicity
- Android Market – More than 150,000 of applications to keep
Lucky Draw you entertained
1st - iPad 3G Wi-Fi 16GB
- 3.2 megapixel camera – snap away and upload instantly to
2nd - PSP-3006 Facebook
- Fast Internet access via 3G and Wi-Fi
3rd - SonicGear Spectra 3000 5.1 Speaker System
- Walkman designed hardware and UI
- Walkman widget on home screen
Sony Ericsson announces W8 - Android platform (version 2.1)
Walkman Android phone The Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phone will be available in
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-ericsson-announces-w8- China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines,
walkman-android-phone/11928.html Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam from Q2 2011 in
April 23rd, 2011 the colours Azur (blue), Metallic Red and the iconic Walkman
Orange.
Sony Ericsson has announced the new W8 Walkman phone
designed to offer entertainment and ease of use to consumers.
It runs Android 2.1 and will be available in Asia Pacific in Q2.
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Toshiba AT300 Android 3.0
April 23rd, 2011
dual-core tablet to launch in
June
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/toshiba-at300-android-3.0-dual-core-
tablet-to-launch-in-june/11927.html
April 23rd, 2011 The Sony PSP Go was introduced in 2009, and less than two
years, the company has decided to stop the production of the
handheld game console, The PSP-3000 will still be selling
though.
Aside from the AS100 that was unveiled last year, Toshiba
aims to launch their new AT300 tablet based on Android 3.0
and runs dual-core processor in June. According to online
sources, the AT300 will be categorized under the Regza series.
No word as to whether it will be available here though.
Sony introduced the PSP Go in 2009 which comes with a slide-
out control pad and 16GB internal storage. There is also
no UMD drive unlike its older siblings which means that if you
already owned a PSP that has a UMD drive, you won't be able
to play the games on the PSP Go.
Fast-forward to today, the company has announced that it has
decided to stop production of the handheld game console to
focus on other system such as the Next Generation Portable
Dual-core processors looks to be the main differentiation in
(NGP), according to Japan's Watch Impress. The current
the current tablet wars. And Toshiba has showcased their ANT
PSP-3000 will still continue to be produced and sold as
tablet at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year. The company has
normal.
expressed that it will launch the 16GB version of the tablet in
June, which is now known as AT300.
The Toshiba AT300 will be under the Regza family and The Daily VR-Zone News
probably be retailed by NTT DoCoMo in Japan. The AT300
runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb and is equipped with Nvidia
Summary - 20 April 2011
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--20-
Tegra 2 dual-core processors. It sports a 10.1-inch display
april-2011/11922.html
that supports 1280x800 pixel resolution, features front and
April 23rd, 2011
rear cameras, HDMI, USB, mini-USB, SD card slot and
supports Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and SRS Labs surround sound
technology.
Scheduled to launch in Japan in June, the Toshiba AT300 will
be retailing at 60,000 yen (approximately US$730).
Sony ends production of PSP In today's news roundup: A critical desaign flaw recently
discovered in Western Digital's Caviar Green hard disks could
Go handheld game console result in the storage unit suffering from premature failures
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-ends-production-of-psp-go- of its seeking heads; Crucial's new Ballistix Smart tracer
handheld-game-console/11926.html DDR3-1600 modules get reviewed; Intel promises to serve up
Google's Gingerbread in the form of a native x86 port now that
the chip giant has managed to obtain a copy of the Android
code from Google; Google has announced at all videos that
are uploaded to YouTube will now be transcoded in the free
and open video format known as WebM; Sony has officially
declared that the PSP Go is now a dead product and will no
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longer be produced, and Rockstar Games has been rumoured Express platform and discover how they work against voltage,
to be offering support to Nintendo's upcoming Wii sucessor in heat and power consumption.
the form of new titles for the console. Xigmatek Elysium Super Tower Exclusive Review
Hardware news Description: The Elysium is that rare product that has a value
Critical Design Flaw Found in WD Caviar Green HDDs @ that far outperforms its price. With a 200 USD MSRP, this
review could be published with the price, a specifications /
NGOHQ.com
features list and a handful of pictures and no one would
Description: It has come to our attention that Western
Digital's Caviar Green HDDs suffer from a critical design flaw complain (other than the competition). It's going to be fairly
difficult to keep this article on the Elysium's features and not
caused by an aggressive power-saving feature. Western Digital
dedicate eight pages to the price point that is insanely low
has developed a new technology called Intellipark (aka Idle 3
for what you are getting. While doing my final check in with
mode) and it is designed to reduce power consumption, in part
Xigmatek, I asked them to raise the price to 300 USD and send
by positioning the HDD's heads in a park position and turning
me the extra 100 Dollars, because I know you would spend that
off unnecessary electronics after 8 seconds of inactivity.
kind of money on what I have to show you today.
According to an in-house investigation and user reports', some
software and operating systems are incompatible with the Antec HCG-750 High Current Gamer Series Power Supply
Intellipark feature causing endless head parking movement Review @Hi Tech Legion
as the HDD continuously goes in/out of idle mode. This Description: The Antec HCG-750 Power Supply is but one
abnormal behavior creates stress on the HDD and that could in the new line of High Current Gamer Series PSUs. The
lead to issues. HCG-750 advertises a delivery of 750 Watts of continuous
power. The HCG-750 comes with many features, the first being
RaidSonic ICY BOX IB-326StUSE2 3.5'' HDD Enclosure
four high current +12V rails. These rails have a high over
Review @ Real World Labs
current protection set point for high end GPU compatibility.
Description: With excellent performance, plenty of interfaces,
The HCG-750 is constructed of all Japanese-brand capacitors
great build quality and SmartGuider HDD tray which allows
for excellent reliability. There is a 135mm double ball bearing
for swift HDD swapping you just can't go wrong with the
fan for quiet operation and high air flow. The 750 is 80 Plus
Icy Box IB-326StUSE2 3.5’’ External HDD enclosure by
Bronze certified and boasts up to 88% efficiency. There are
Raidsonic.
4 gold plated 8-pin (6+2) PCI-E connectors and gold-plated
Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer DDR3-1600 4GB Kit High Current terminals.
BL2KIT25664ST1608RG Review
Intel picks up a second foundry customer, Tabula
Description: This time the new Crucial Ballistix Smart tracer
Description: It looks like Intel (INTC) is getting in to the
DDR3-1600 modules are tested, which offers fast timings, high
foundry business, SemiAccurate has just found out that they
frequencies and a special highlight, in the truest sense of the
are making chips for a second startup. Just like Achronix late
word. We already know activity LEDs in different colors on
last year, Intel will be fabbing FPGAs for Tabula as well.
the top of the modules and near the pins from several Crucial
Ballistix Tracer reviews. But these new Smart Tracer RAM Consumer Electronics and Software news
LEDs can be programmed with a special BallistixUtility and Apple to Start Shipping the Next iPhone in September
additionally the software can show the temperature of the Description: After the rumor that Apple won’t announce the
DDR3 memory modules and write it into a log file. next-generation of iPhone in June or July (which was the case
Coolermaster CM 690 II Advanced Review @ Madshrimps with all previous iPhone announcements), comes a report that
Description: Time to throw another case into the mix. Today the new iPhone is actually coming in the fall. While Apple’s
we are introducing an evolution of one of coolermasters suppliers will begin production in July this year, the finished
biggest sellers of the last years. The Coolermaster CM product is likely to begin shipping in September, Reuters
690 II Advanced. By listening to the end users input, the reports citing sources familiar with the matter.
CM engineers have refined the 690 series case. Adding a RockMelt Goes Mobile with iPhone Offering
removable HD bay (to support up to 3GPUs easily), a hot Description: RockMelt is set to launch a mobile version of its
swappable HD docking station, baptised X-docking station, browser, which integrates social media tools. RockMelt’s move
are just a few of the new features or updates as you want. The into mobile this week comes just one month after the public
690 II advanced is available in a window and non windowed debut of its desktop browser.
version. Let's see what this beauty has got in store for you.
Coolermaster Storm SF-19 Strike Force battles high notebook
Intel Sandy Bridge Overclocking Guide @ Benchmark Reviews temperatures @ Madshrimps
Description: With the launch of the new Sandy Bridge Description: If you're even half the nerd that I am you might
processors we feel the necessity to prepare an Overclocking eventually have wondered what's inside your notebook, where
analysis mainly because Intel completely changed the rules. the irritating noise of a fan suddenly came from when watching
Overclocking is now 99% limited to unlocked processors, and Youtube vids, and very maybe you might have wondered
to mid-high platforms, while low-mid platforms and non- why your notebook sometimes gets so hot! I'm a bit being
unlocked processors can't simply be overclocked more than sarcastic here as I perfectly know most of our readers indeed
some extra MHz. Follow us while we p! ut into test both the do understand what's going on inside the metal or plastic
Core i5 2500K and the Core i7 2600K paired with the P67 housing, yet still what's there to do when temps keep on rising?
Notebook coolers to the rescue! Todays we'll be having a look
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