IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 06/08/2010

Friday, August 6, 2010

IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 06/08/2010

Eurocom unveils two Optimus-supporting gaming laptops
Mobile powerhouse maker Eurocom has today introduced the Fox series B5100M and B7110, a couple of gaming notebooks that make use of the Nvidia Optimus technology which enables almost instant switching between integrated graphics and the discrete GPU, depending on needs.

Teac releases slim new external DVD writer
Storage device and consumer electronics maker Teac has recently let loose upon the European retail and e-tail a new external DVD writer which targets owners of portable PCs (netbooks, ultra-thin laptops) that lack an optical drive.

Sanyo VPC-CA102YL waterproof HD camera announced for North America
Sanyo today revealed what could be the flashier sibling of the DMX-CA100, the Xacti series VPC-CA102YL portable digital camera which is capable of recording Full HD (1920 x 1080) video and has a waterproof design making it usable even 10 feet underwater.

Another Opera 10.70 snapshot is ready for download
Opera Software's Desktop Team is firing on all cylinders this week having let loose the second Opera 10.61 RC as well as three Opera 10.70 snapshots, the latest being rolled out today containing multiple fixes for more or less crash-inducing bugs.

Asus Eee PC 1215N ION 2-based netbook reaching Europe next month
Work on the reasonably enticing Eee PC 1215N netbook - which combines a dual-core Atom with Nvidia's NG-ION aka ION 2 GPU and the Optimus graphics switching technology, is taking quite some time, with Asus today revealing that the device will become available in Europe in early September.

Evercool reveals the Battle Hero notebook cooler
For PC gamers in need of a cool - both literally and metaphorically cool, accessory for their laptop, Evercool has designed the Battle Hero, a fresh, wannabe hardcore-looking cooler that can be used with notebooks sized from 9" to 15".

ASRock officially announces the 890GX Extreme4 motherboard
Known to be in the pipeline since last month, ASRock's 890GX Extreme4 high-end motherboard based on AMD's 890GX/SB850 chip combo, has now been announced as a top-notch, feature-rich base for a modern AM3 system.

Logitech announces new gaming headset, mouse and keyboard
Gamers rejoice as Logitech has prepared a few new goodies for you, the G930 wireless headset, the G700 wireless mouse, and the G510 keyboard - the first two being set to ship this month while the latter is expected to hit stores in September.

Gigabyte preps GA-D425TUD mini-ITX motherboard with Atom D425
For those who can live on single-core (low-power) computing in 2010, Gigabyte has designed a new mini-ITX motherboard which has a 2oz copper PCB, an Ultra Durable 3 design, and includes the 1.80 GHz Atom D425 processor.

Microsoft and Salesforce.com end their legal disputes
Following a few legal threats and complaints, Microsoft and Salesforce.com have kissed and made up, reaching a settlement that will end the two patent cases filed in May and June in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington and the US District Court of Delaware.

Gmail added drag and drop functionality for saving attachments
Expanding on the feature added in April, which enabled Gmail users to add attachments to emails through a simple drag and drop method, Google has now also made it possible to save attachments on a PC via drag and drop.

HP Mini 5103 DDR3-ready business netbook debuts in Italy
HP Italy has (probably) jumped the gun a bit and listed on its website a new, yet unannounced business-oriented HP Mini netbook - the Mini 5103 which features similar specs to the 5102 model but packs DDR3-supporting Atom processors and, yes, DDR3 memory.

Indonesia thinking about a BlackBerry blockade too
The anti-BlackBerry wave that's sweeping through Gulf countries has also reached Indonesia, with the local authorities saying that they too are considering a ban on services offered by RIM (Research In Motion) is the Canadian company doesn't comply with some 'requests'.

Microsoft delivers fourth IE9 Platform Preview
Windows designer Microsoft has kept its schedule tight and yesterday released the fourth and last Platform Preview version of Internet Explorer 9, providing developers and testers with something fresh to focus on until September when the first IE9 Beta make its debut.

MSI P600 15.6-inch laptop out in North America
Announced way back in March, the P600 business-oriented laptop from MSI has started to hit North American stores. The Intel-powered portable PC comes with a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, a chiclet keyboard, a multi-touch touchpad, and utilizes MSI's ECO Engine power saving technology.

Cooler Master launches CM Storm Inferno mouse for MMO gaming
Cooler Master-owned gaming gear brand CM Storm has now introduced its second mouse, a model called Inferno that specifically targets MMO (massively multiplayer online) players in need of high accuracy, top responsiveness and, of course, bragging motifs.

Chrome 6.0.472.22 dev release up for grabs
The Chrome Dev Channel has once again been updated and it now hosts version 6.0.472.22 of Google's WebKit-based browser. The new version comes in all three major flavors - Windows, Mac OS and Linux, and contains mostly fixes.

Google Wave getting the axe, will live on through its code
Bowing down to the idea that failure is always an option, the mighty Google admitted defeat in regards to the web-based communication and collaboration service known as Wave, and said that it will stop developing it as a standalone product.

Transcend to roll out 4GB aXeRam DDR3 2400 MHz memory kit
Transcend is preparing to pump up its memory chops by releasing a new aXeRam series dual channel DDR3 kit, one that will be able to run on LGA 1156-based systems at 2400 MHz or higher, depending on the overclocking needs of its user.

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Mushkin introduces Select brand for VAR-ready hardware
Well-known memory maker Mushkin Inc. has today debuted 'Mushkin Select', a new brand that will be used for the company's RAM modules and components which will be available to the VAR (value-added reseller) community.

NZXT intros the HALE90 power supply line
NZXT has now let loose the HALE90 series of modular power supplies which are targeted towards gamers and enthusiasts in need of stable and clean wattage for their PC. Colored white to stand out of the PSU crowd, the new units are 80+ Gold certified and have a single 12V rail.

Samsung PL90 has built-in USB connector, not much else to stand out
Samsung Electronics is trying to make image and video transfer from a digital camera a lot easier, or better yet, cable-free, and so it has designed the PL90, a compact camera that features a built-in USB connector (which can be used to charge the battery too).

Intel announces settlement in FTC antitrust case
As expected, Intel has today confirmed that it reached a settlement in the antitrust case filed by the US FTC (Federal Trade Commission) in December 2009 which alleged that the chip maker had used anticompetitive tactics within the CPU and GPU markets.

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