Microsoft Announces Windows Vista SP1

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: March 21, 2008 - 11:37 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/005f921e-f706-40... Microsoft announces the first Windows Vista Service Pack, which brings 23 security updates and 550 hot-fixes. A large number of individual files and components have been updated for SP1 and language files for the 36 basic languages are included in the standalone installer. This SP1 is delivered to the Microsoft servers in a stand-alone package of 430 MB. However, most home and small business users will receive SP1 via Windows Update, which utilizes an efficient transfer mechanism to download only the actual bytes changed, resulting in a 65MB download. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Releases R300 GPS with MP3 and Video Player

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: March 7, 2008 - 7:39 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.asus.com.tw/index.aspx ASUS releases the new GPS device, R300, which can play MP3s and videos, besides providing directions.  The device is only 0.54” thick and 4.9 ounces in weight – making it the thinnest in its category, says ASUS. The 3.5" display is touch-screen and has resolution of 20x240 (QVGA). The R300 utilizes high quality 2D/3D maps with street names and has a built-in auto light sensor that adjusts the LCD display backlight according to current light conditions (Night/day/tunnels). It supports Micro SD memory cards up to 4GB. The R300 also features Samsung 2440 400 MHz Processor, Windows CE 5.0, built-in 64 MB RAM and 128MB Flash ROM. click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Joins Cyber Evolution

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: February 14, 2008 - 5:48 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/ To reach out to gaming communities, OCZ announced its partnership with Cyber Evolution (CEVO), an online gaming organization. CEVO hosts some gaming competitions throughout the year, with over 75,000 attendants and 2,500 participants each season in the most popular titles, including Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, and Day of Defeat. OCZ Technology products will be featured at these events to make its memory, power supplies, cooling, and peripherals accessible to gamers and expand the opportunity to define itself as the foremost PC hardware choice for enthusiasts. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

High Point Launches RocketRAID 3520

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: December 4, 2007 - 4:25 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/ HighPoint has launched the RocketRAID 3520 based on the Intel IOP341 I/O Processor. Designed for enterprise servers, the RocketRAID 3520 is a x8 PCI-Express 8 port RAID controller with advance RAID levels (0,1,5, 6,10,50) and features a maximum throughput speeds of over 600MB/s for read and write operations. The Intel IOP341 I/O processor offers x8 PCI Express upstream link, which enables a better bandwidth. It also includes a high performance multi-ported memory controller to assists in optimizing read and write operations. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

AMD Intros 'Spider' Platform

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: November 20, 2007 - 6:43 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://multicore.amd.com/us-en/AMD-Multi-Core/Quad-Core-Advantage/Spid... AMD launched its new platform, code-named "Spider". The platform is made up of AMD Phenom quad-core processors, ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series graphics processors, AMD 7-Series chipsets with CrossFireX and AMD OverDrive software. The platform offers high-definition video and high-definition gaming. Pat Moorhead, vice president of marketing at AMD, reckon AMD 'bridge the gap between advanced home theatre PCs and the monster gaming rigs'. 'We're trying to bring those two worlds together', he said. Spider was designed to be energy efficient and to operate in a quieter environment. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Belkin Intros In-Desk USB Hub and an Dock for iPod

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: April 18, 2007 - 7:24 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/releases/uploads/04_11_07InDeskHubs.html Belkin has launched an In-Desk USB Hub and Dock for iPod, both can fit into the grommet holes in your desk. The In-Desk USB Hub gives you more 4 USB ports and fitsinto 3-inch and 2-inch 0hole in your desk. Price: USD 39,99. The In-Desk Dock for iPod lets you charge and sync your iPod and fits into 3-inch hole in your desk. It also features a stereo-out jack lets you listen to your music through your stereo, powered speakers, or headphones. Price: USD 39,99. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Vista Arrives at Stores

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: January 30, 2007 - 5:15 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/default.mspx?pi... The new Microsoft Vista arrives at the stores today, together with the Office 2007. Microsoft says Vista is 'the safest OS in the market'. Part of the security is guaranteed by a system that demands the confirmation and passwords when you download any new software. The Windows Media Center makes the PC an entertainment center, incorporating advanced functions of video, audio and image. The Aero interface brings 3D effects to the Windows Vista, and create translucent windows that appear to float above the background screen, very similar to what is seen in Mac OS X Tiger and some Linux versions. You can find it cheaper, but suggested by Microsoft prices are: Full Version •Vista Ultimate: USD 399 •Vista Business: USD 299 •Vista Home Premium: USD 239 •Vista Home Basic: USD 199 Upgrade Version •Vista Ultimate Upgrade: USD 259 •Vista Business Upgrade: USD 199 •Vista Home Premium Upgrade: USD 159 •Vista Home Basic Upgrade: USD 99 Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

NVidia renames nForce 4 Family

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: January 2, 2007 - 5:58 AM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/page/nforce4_family.html NVidia has decided to rename its nForce 4 family. The chipsets nForce 4, nForce 4 Ultra and nForce 4 SLI from now on will be called nForce 500, nForce 500 Ultra and nForce 500 SLI, respectively. The characteristics remain the same. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Vista Has Official Price Released

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: September 5, 2006 - 4:25 PM PST Category: Other More Info: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ Microsoft officially prices its new operating system Windows Vista on its website. A week prior to this annoucement, Amazon had already unveiled the software pricing right on the spot and suggested a ship date of January 30 - which is not confirmed by Microsoft. Windows Vista Business has a suggested retail price for full package product of USD 299.00 and an upgrade retail price of USD 199.00. A full package of Windows Vista Home Premium will cost USD 239.00 and its upgrade, USD 159.00. Windows Vista Home Basic has a suggested retail price for full package product of USD 199.00 and an upgrade retail price of 99.95. And for USD 399.00 (full package) or USD 259.00 (upgrade) you can take a Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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