IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 12/08/2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010

IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 12/08/2010

PhotoFast unveils CF card, 1.8-inch HDD/SSD external USB 3.0 enclosure
PhotoFast has today presented to the world a new G-Monster-branded product, the G-Monster X Drive enclosure which features a USB 3.0 interface and can house either a CompactFlash (Type I) memory card or a 1.8-inch hard/solid state drive with ZIF, microSATA or 50-pin IDE connectivity.

Acer launches G5-series monitors in Europe
Acer's monitor offer for the Old Continent is being expanded this month through the release of the G5-series line which includes the 19-inch G195HQ, 20-inch G205H, 22-inch G225HQ, 23-inch G235H and 24-inch G245H models - all targeting gamers and multimedia enthusiasts.

New PhysX software released, comes with fixes for Mafia 2
With the PhysX-enhanced Mafia 2 demo out on Steam, Nvidia has made available a new PhysX software package (version 9.10.0513) that, among other things, fixes some issues with 2K Czech's highly-anticipated action game.

Acer readies the S222HQL super-slim LED-backlit monitor
Number two PC maker Acer is planning on bringing to IFA Berlin 2010 (September 3-8) and retail stores a sexy and slim new LCD monitor, the S222HQL. This upcoming model features a 21.5-inch panel, is LED backlit and has smooth black bezel that's just 12.9mm thick.

VXL teams up with Lenovo to release two new thin clients
Bangalore-based VXL Instruments and just announced the introduction of two new virtualisation-ready laptop thin clients made in collaboration with Lenovo, the entry-level 11.6-inch TL100 and the higher-grade 14.1-inch TL412.

I-O Data preps new 27-inch Full HD monitor
Japan's own I-O Data will very soon be updating its product offer through the introduction of the LCD-MF271XBR, a 27-inch widescreen LCD monitor claimed to be perfect for gaming, watching movies, and pretty much everything else.

EVGA Precision 1.9.6 available for download
EVGA has once again updated its Precision graphics card monitoring and tweaking tool, bringing the software which can be used with GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 200 and 400 series models to version 1.9.6.

Plastic Logic axes QUE e-book reader, working on new ProReader device
Mountain View-based Plastic Logic has officially given up on its CES 2010-revealed QUE ProReader but has announced it's not out of the e-reader game. The company may have lost its flagship but is moving forward and looking towards a second-generation ProReader plastic electronics-based product.

IBM acquires data and document capture software maker
Still out shopping, IBM has added another company to its ever-growing business, one Datacap of Tarrytown which is known for developing and selling software for data and document capturing with over 200 clients in various industries.

EVGA Precision 1.9.6

EVGA introduces the Classified SR-2 power supply
Enthusiasts in need of moar (read more) powa' for systems based on the Classified SR-2 dual-socket motherboard can now purchase the Antec-made but EVGA-branded Classified SR-2 power supply which is capable of supplying 1200W on a daily basis.

Samsung 7-inch tablet reported to launch next month at IFA Berlin
The teasing game surrounding Samsung's 7-inch tablet (known as the Galaxy Tab) is expected to end next month as the South Korean manufacturer is said to finally be revealing the mobile device at IFA Berlin 2010 (September 3-8).

Zalman coming up with the ZM-SF3 case fan boasting shark fin blades
Taking a lesson in fluid dynamics from mother nature, Zalman has designed a new case fan that has shark fin-inspired blades providing a higher airflow while reducing turbulence and thus both noise and vibration.

Adobe fixes more Flash Player bugs
Adobe Systems has yesterday made available an updated version of Flash Player (10.1.82.76) which fixes multiple critical-rated vulnerabilities that could cause the application to crash and allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

Patriot's 60GB, 120GB & 240GB Inferno SSDs launched in Europe
Two weeks after their official announcement, Patriot's three new Inferno series solid state drives have also been introduced in Europe. These fresh 2.5-inch SSDs make use of SandForce's SF-1222 controller and MLC (multi-level cell) NAND Flash memory.

Raptor Gaming H3 headset up for pre-order, coming this month
Initially set for a July release, the H3 headset from peripheral maker Raptor Gaming is still not shipping but is available for pre-order, the promise being that deliveries will start at the end of this month.

First HP webOS tablet said to be planned for Q1 2011
According to a recent report, Todd Bradley, the Executive Vice President of HP's Personal Systems Group, has revealed to HP employees that the company is working on bringing its first webOS-based tablet (codename Hurricane) to market in the first quarter of 2011.

Spire reveals the Slimod 282 dual-fan VGA cooler
Spire Corp. has now exposed its latest cooling creation, the Slimod 282 VGA cooler that can be used on multiple graphics cards, including the Radeon HD 2400, HD 2600, HD 3600, HD 3800, HD 4600, HD 4800 series or GeForce 4 Ti, GeForce FX 5700/5800/5900, 6600, 7800, 7900, 8600, 8800, 9800, GTX 200s.

Dell Streak launching in the US this week, costs $300 with an AT&T contract
After a little delay Dell's Streak 5-inch tablet is now ready to debut in the US where it will be available for as low as $300, with new two-year AT&T contract, or at $550 without a plan. Pre-sale registrants will be able to place Streak orders tomorrow, while the rest will have to wait for Friday.

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Razer readies the oh-so-green Orca headphones
Apparently making a tribute to Green Lantern Razer has now launched the Orca headphones which feature a retina-hypnotizing green paintjob and is claimed to deliver the performance required by both hardcore gamers and music lovers.

Motorola Droid 2 finally debuts, to ship on August 12
Motorola and Verizon Wireless have today officially introduced the Droid 2 smartphone and said it go on pre-sale tomorrow (and ship on August 12) priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year contract.

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