Monday, September 20, 2010

IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 19/09/2010


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Arctic Cooling Announces Arctic Hub
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Swiss based Arctic Cooling, maker of computer accessories and peripherals (particularly heat sinks and fans), has unveiled the compact Arctic Hub. The uniquely shaped hub features 4 USB 2.0 ports, a 1.8m cable, and accommodates USB flash drives/ devices of various sizes and shapes at different angles. The Arctic Hub is covered by a two year warranty and can be purchased from authorized resellers and e-tailers at a MSRP of USD 14.95/ 10.50 Euro.



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VLI Preps New VL750 SuperSpeed USB to NAND Flash Controller
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VIA Technologies, VIA's subsidiary, is preparing to release the VL750 SuperSpeed USB to NAND Flash controller.







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Apple Plans iTunes Store for Newspapers
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Apple iTunes
Similar to how users can purchase and download their music and videos from the iTunes store, Apple may be planning such a store for the iPad; but in the form of a wide range of electronic newspapers content for the users.

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Targus Launches New Laptop/ Netbook Coolers
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HD3 Gaming Chill Mat

Targus, manufacturer of computer equipment and accessories, has announced three new coolers.

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Aerocool Readies Strike-X Fan-Controller
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Taipei-based Aerocool is preparing to release the Strike-X fan controller, adding on to its Strike-X series of products.


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Scythe Unleashes Higher-Speed Slip Stream 120mm fan
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Japanese cooling specialist Scythe has released the new Slip Stream 120 PWM High-RPM (model no: SY1225SL12LH-P) case fan, a refresh of its popular Slip Stream PWM fan. Measuring 120 x 120 x 25mm and weighing 121g, the slim case fan features a MTBF of 30,000 hours, sleeve bearings, and adjustable fan speed (500 to 1,900 RPM) via motherboard. It can be purchased from major retailers and e-tailers in US and Europe at a MSRP of USD 12/ 7.25 Euro.



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Intel trials "Upgrade Service" for CPUs
vr-zone.com - Much of Core 2010's confusing branding is due to disabling features and units. E.g. Core i7 and Core i5 quad cores are separated by HyperThreading; Core i5 dual cores feature Turbo while Core i3 don't, and Pentium G has both Turbo and HyperThreading disabled, alongwith a "hard disable" of 1 MB L3 cache. While AMD does not disable software features, Phenom II X2 an X3 are basically Phenom II quad cores with two or one core disabled, respectively. The Phenom II X4 800 series features disabled cache. However, AMD allows the end user to attempt unlocking locked units through the BIOS. While the main purpose for AMD is to salvage dies, Intel uses feature disables mostly as a marketing tactic, which hasn't been popular with enthusiasts. Now, Intel is trialing an option to enable these locked features, but at a cost. Enter "Intel Upgrade Service".


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Verbatim Store 'n' Go Clip-it Flash Drives Hit Store Shelves
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Verbatim has started shipping its Red dot Best of the Best Award-winning Verbatim Store n Go Clip-it USB Flash Drives. Available in 2Gb or 4Gb capacities, the ultra-compact paperclip drive comes in black, white, yellow, green, pink, blue and orange colors. They can be purchased from authorized retailers and e-tailers at a MSRP of 8.99 Euro (2Gb) and 11.49 Euro (4Gb).




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Swiftech Unveils MCP35X High Performance Pump
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Liquid cooling specialist Swiftech has launched the MCP35X high performance pump, targeting hardcore overclockers. Measuring 60.96 x 60.96 x 34.54mm, the compact pump features a MTBF of 50,000 hours, a 12V DC power, G1/4" inlet/ outlet ports for compatibility with a myriad of fittings, optional integrated reservoir, and adjustable operation speed (1,300 to 4,500 RPM) via the motherboard. The MCP35X, covered by a two year warranty, can be purchased from Swiftech at a MSRP of USD 109.95 (MCP35X pump). The MCP35X-Res optional reservoir cost USD 29.95.





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LG CEO Resigns, Possibly Due To Phone Sales
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LG
LG Electronics CEO, Yong Nam, has recently stepped down and according to speculations, it is likely due to the company's poor sales of mobile phones. Nam was asked to leave immediately, though that wasn't reported on LG's website.

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