IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 14/09/2010

Halo: Reach Funan Launch in Singapore - 14 Sept 2010
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Today, 14 September 2010 was an epic day because the last installment (or so they say) of the Halo game series was released to a huge crowd at Funan Digitalife Mall. I believe the number could easily hit 10,000 because the queue (line-up) was forever snaking outside of the building.
Here's a story about determination and persistence...not so much about Bungie and Halo, yeah we report on that too, but of an individual and the hordes of gamers wanting to be the first or earliest to get their hands on Halo: Reach.

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AMD Zacate demonstrated against Intel Core i5
vr-zone.com - Not far from Intel's IDF keynotes, AMD attempts to play spoilsport by demonstrating its first Fusion APU. Zacate is the 18W TDP APU targeted and low-power notebooks and nettops. While there's no doubt that CPU performance wise the Zacate will line up against Intel's Atom CPUs, AMD has dared to pit Zacate against Intel's full blown Core i5 in graphics comparisons. The first demonstration was the latest expansion of City of Heroes, a game Core i5's IGP wasn't able to process playable framerates, while Zacate merrily played along at 30+ fps. The other demonstration was Internet Explorer 9 with GPU acceleration, where Zacate renders animations Core i5 is unable to. The performance advantage was an incredible 10x in the Psychedelic benchmark.

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ASUS ROG iDirect: Overclock from your iPhone or iPad
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ASUS has a new overclocking and tweaking utility for those with Apple iPhones or iPads. Dubbed the ROG iDirect, this application enables you to monitor your machine and adjust overclocking parameters in real time. Now available on the Apple App Store.

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Evercool Announces Cross Flow System Cooler
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Evercool has unveiled its Cross Flow system, targeting overclockers and enthuasists who is on the lookout for better airflow in their PC. Measuring 149.5 x 42.7 x 85.5mm and weighing 120g, the Cross Flow fits into a 5.25 drive bay and increases airflow in the chassis via a Turbine lateral cross-flow fan design. Bundled with a speed controller, it can operate at speeds of up to 3000 RPM at 23dBa. Pricing and availability has not been announced yet so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xilence Presents A640 and M620 Laptop/ Netbook Coolers
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Xilence Technology Co., Ltd., manufacturer of components for cooling and noise reduction in PCs, has launched the A640 and M620 laptop/ netbook coolers. 




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Plantronics Introduces New M100i Bluetooth Headset
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Plantronics have recently introduced their new M100i Bluetooth headset, which sports an ultra-slim and lightweight design and incorporates dual microphones to provide wind-noise reduction for clear conversations.

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IDF: Intel Sandy Bridge silicon exposed
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The integrated heatspreader on Intel's upcoming Sandy Bridge has come off at the Intel Developer Forum 2010; what we are looking at here is the actual silicon. Unlike the previous generation Core i3 and Core i5, Sandy Bridge integrates the CPU, graphics, and memory controller all onto a single chip.

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Rovio: Full Android Version Of Angry Birds Expected In 2-3 Weeks
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Chucking birds at pigs may be a great way to pass the time, especially if one happens to be an iPhone user with access to the full version of the game. But for those who are on Android-powered smartphones, the wait for Angry Birds to be ported to the platform has been marked with incompatibility and performance issues. But there is hope yet: Rovio, the developer of Angry Birds, have claimed that the full Android version should be ready for release in 2-3 weeks.
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Logitech Unveils New K800 Illuminated Keyboard
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Some see illuminated keyboards as a great asset, especially when one has to use a desktop PC late at night with minimal lighting to avoid disturbing family members. Others see them as normal keyboards which have more form than functionality. Combine both form and functionality, and you get Logitech's new K800 illuminated keyboard, which is said to be capable of providing a good typing experience while remaining visually-appealing as well.

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Microsoft's Announces Latest LifeCam With Support For 1080p Video Calls
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In the past, simply being able to make video calls via a webcam was groundbreaking enough. But what happens when Internet connection speeds are rapidly becoming faster and HD content is fast becoming mainstream? That is right, you create a webcam that is capable of making video calls in full 1080p glory. Which is exactly what Microsoft has done.

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Huawei E5 Pocket Wi-Fi Now Available In Stores
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With this HuaweiI E5 Pocket Wi-Fi, you can set up your own personal hotspot and share it with up to five users or devices simultaneously. The plug-and-play device does not require any drivers for installation, supports Windows and Mac operating systems and is now available at most IT stores in Singapore.

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Intel 22nm CPUs in H2 2011
vr-zone.com - After falling slightly behind with the Tick-Tock strategy for 32nm with Westmere and continuing to Sandy Bridge, Intel is set to release its 22nm CPUs, codenamed Ivy Bridge, as early as second half 2011. The first 22nm samples are in Intel's fabs currently.
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ARCTIC MX-4 thermal paste now available
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The folks over at ARCTIC have just released their next thermal compound, the ARCTIC MX-4. The MX-2 and MX-3 were very impressive in terms of thermal conductivity, although some found the MX-3 a little hard to apply. The ARCTIC MX-4 looks to better the award-winning MX series' cooling performance, as well as improve the ease of application.

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