IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 10/08/2010

A-Data readies the N004 USB 3.0/SATA 3.0 Gbps solid state drive
A-Data Technology is currently gearing up to update its Nobility series of storage solutions with a speedy new portable solid state drive - the N004 model boasting both SATA 3.0 Gbps and USB 3.0 connectivity so you can hook it up internally or externally, depending on needs/options.

RIM Blackpad said to be manufactured by Quanta, cost $499
More RIM tablet rumors have come about today claiming that Quanta Computer has won the contract to manufacture the 'BlackPad' and will start delivering the mobile device as of next month to build up stocks for the expected November launch.

New (and improved) Mac Pro now available for orders
Announced at the end of July, Apple's refreshed Mac Pro workstation has been made added to its website and is awaiting orders. There are three based configurations available, all having an estimated shipping time of 7 to 10 business days.

Buffalo Japan announcing MiniStation Metro portable HDDs
Already out in the US, Buffalo's MiniStation Metro line of shock-resistant and secure portable hard drives is almost ready to make its Japanese debut. The drives are scheduled to hit Japanese stores next week in three color versions - Blue Onyx, Pearl White and Ruby Red.

Western Digital unveils new, HDD-equipped media players
Western Digital is ready to expand its home entertainment offering by releasing a new media player, one that is capable of 1080p video playback and can store quite a lot of content on its internal 1TB or 2TB hard drive.

Hynix starts mass producing 64Gb NAND Flash on s 20nm-class process
South Korean memory company Hynix has proudly announced that it has begun to mass produce a 64Gb (Gigabit) NAND Flash chip using 20nm class process technology. The advanced node manufacturing is being carried out at the company's 300mm M11 fab in Cheo ngju.

ArcSoft MediaConverter 7 released, can turn 2D into 3D
Fremont-based software maker ArcSoft has this past weekend rolled out a new version of its MediaConverter application which, like its name suggests, can convert multimedia files into formats that are compatible with devices like the iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Symbian smartphones and others.

Firefox 4 to include an auto-update function
In order to make people's lives easier and reduce threats from unplugged security vulnerabilities, Mozilla has decided on having an auto-update feature in its upcoming desktop browser, Firefox 4.

Active Media Products develops five new SATA DOM Flash drives
Catering to the storage needs of today's servers and embedded systems, Active Media Products has introduced no less than five compact flash drives that feature a DOM (Disk-on-module) design and make use of MLC (multi-level cell) NAND Flash memory chips.

Spansion files more patent infringement complaints against Samsung
Spansion seems to can't get enough of fighting with Samsung because last week it has filed three separate complaints through which it accuses the South Korean company of patent infringement. Spansion's issues are with Samsung's Flash products and products that utilize them.

RIM testing Saudi Arabia servers to avoid a ban
Friday's four-hour scare during which the BlackBerry messaging service was down has convinced Research In Motion that Saudi Arabia wasn't playing when talking about bans and so the Canadian company went ahead and started to try out something that would appease local authorities.

New York files lawsuit against LCD makers over price-fixing cartel
While already fined hundreds of millions of dollars by the US Department of Justice, the LCD panel makers involved in a price-fixing carter between 1996 and 2006 are again in trouble as New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo filed an antitrust action against them.

HTC Desire HD pictured running Android 2.2
Said to be closing in fast, HTC's WiMAX-less Desire HD smartphone has (allegedly) been captured by an iPhone user who posted a shot of it online. Looking all shiny and mighty, the upcoming phone runs Android 2.2 aka Froyo, features HTC's Sense UI, and rocks a 4.3-inch (800 x 480) touchscreen.

Jetway ION 2-based barebone on sale in the US
Giving Zotac a little competition, Jetway has recently introduced its own ION 2 barebone, the Mini-TOP HBJC600C99-52W, which is thin, light, and comes equipped with the relatively new and quite enticing Atom D525 dual-core processor running at 1.8 GHz.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 10/08/2010

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