Saturday, October 2, 2010

IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 02/10/2010


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Sony to outsource CMOS image sensor production to Fujitsu
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Japan's Sony Corporation has announced that it will outsource some production of complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors to Fujitsu Ltd amid tough global competition in a bid to cut costs and meet rising demand.

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BitFenix introduces Survivor mid-tower PC casing
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The new BitFenix Survivor chassis stands out with its blend of elegant styling and rugged build. We are pretty sure the Survivor can survive our clumsy work environment and still look good with all hardware intact after many months! Supporting huge 200mm fans, a chunk of hard drives, extra-long graphics cards and even being able to secure your peripherals, the Survivor definitely appeals to gamers too. More details of this chassis after the break.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Hands-On
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Samsung Galaxy Tab
VR-Zone.com had a hands-on session with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab at Singapore's Samsung Hub earlier today. So how good is this 7-inch Android tablet? Read on to find out.

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Intel: We Don't See Broad Adoption Of Atoms For Server Processors
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Intel may have acknowledged that Atom can be used as a server chip, but they sure not keen on positioning it as a potential alternative for low-power servers. In fact, the company has even gone as far to announce that such 'low-power servers' will only serve extremely niche markets.
Read on to find out more.

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Dell Delivers Next Generation Home Theatre Capabilities with the New Inspiron Zino HD
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Dell recently announced the launch of the new Inspiron Zino HD, offering outstanding home-theater capabilities. The new Zino HD, is the next-generation version of the award-winning system that sports a powerhouse entertainment experience in a compact design.
Read on to view the full press release.

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Samsung Signs Agreement With Microsoft For Windows Phone 7
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Samsung to adopt Windows Phone 7? That might sound unlikely, considering how the Korean electronics giant has embraced Android and even created its own Bada operating system. But then again, anything is possible in the business world, and the Korean electronics giant has just announced the signing of an agreement with Microsoft to use the latter's new Windows Phone 7 platform.

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Microsoft Released Windows Live Essentials 2011
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Windows Live Essentials 2011
Microsoft has released their new Windows Live Essentials 2011 which allows users to do more on their PC. It includes free programs from Microsoft for photos, movies, instant messaging, email and even social networking. You can download your copy here.

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Paid Google Android Apps Will Soon Be Available In Singapore
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Android
If you are using an Android smartphone and wondering when the paid Android apps would be made available in Singapore, here's a piece of good news. Google has just announced that it will be increase support for paid Android apps to consumers and developers.

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Windows Phone 7 Leak: HTC Spark?
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Another HTC Windows Phone 7? It might be the Mondrian after all. A forum member over at xda-developers has posted photos of the HTC Spark mobile phone, which resembles the Mondrian. Based on information available, the Spark sports a Snapdragon 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, a 5-megapixel camera and a large 800 x 480 capacitive touch screen.
Check out those photos of the HTC Spark inside.

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Nationite S:Flo2 PMP Review
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The Nationite S:Flo2 might not be well known in the portable media player (PMP) market. However, there's a gem to be found within this plain-jane. Read on to find out more!

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Sony Unleashes VPL-VW90ES And VPL-HW20 Home Projectors
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Sony VPL-VW90ES
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific (in Singapore) has unveiled the latest VPL-VW90ES 3D, and VPL-HW20 high definition home projectors for consumers who want the best cinematic movie watching experience.

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Android web browsers tested
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Android users are definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to phone browsers - Opera Mini, Dolphin HD, Skyfire 2.0, or Mozilla Fennec? Or perhaps the stock Android browser? PCWorld has pitted a total of six Android browsers against each other.

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ASUS Announces New O!Play HD2 Media Player
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ASUS has announced their new O!Play HD2 Media Player, which is touted to be the world's first such device to sport a USB 3.0 interface for faster data transfers. In addition to the greatly improved transfer speeds brought about by the introduction of USB 3.0, the O!Play HD2 also comes with various other enhancements for greater user experience.

Read on to view the full press release.

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Mach Xtreme Technology expands FX USB 3.0 flash drive lineup with 16GB model
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Mach Xtreme Technology expands its FX USB 3.0 flash drive lineup with a 16GB model that offers best-in-class read and write speeds.

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Symantec Releases Online Advisory On Facebook 'Click-Jacking'
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Facebook may be a great tool to keep up with friends and network with other like-minded people around the world, but even such tools can turn into cybersecurity nightmares when server-side flaws are found and exploited upon. In light of the recent scam campaigns launched against innocent users, Symantec has released an advisory on how users can keep themselves safe from such attacks.

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Nokia N8 Starts Shipping
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Nokia N8
Good news for those of you who are looking forward to the Nokia N8 entertainment smartphone, well, its going to be available soon. The Finnish manufacturer has announced it has started shipping the N8 around the world, and for consumers who have pre-ordered, they will be receiving the phone first.

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Sonic The Hedgehog To Make Another iPhone Appearance
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If Angry Birds are not enough to keep yourself entertained while being stuck on the bus or train during the rush hour, perhaps Sega may have a suitable alternative in store. Sure, it is probably no where near as immersive as Angry Birds, but the idea of assisting the popular blue hedgehog in his own game will still appeal to many who grew up with one of the world's most iconic game mascots.
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Coming Soon: Dell 7-Inch Tablet
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Dell Streak
The Dell tablet was showed off briefly by company's chief executive, Michael Dell, at the Oracle conference a week ago and from various news sources, it looks like Dell will be launching their 7-inch Android tablet in the next couple of weeks.

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Avira Premium Security Suite: Internet Security In A Box
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In today's day and age, it has become almost unthinkable to hook a PC up to the Internet without any security software running in the background. And with the rapid evolution of viruses and malware still lurking in the depths of cyberspace, the importance of a good security suite cannot be underestimated. VR-Zone puts one such suite, Avira Premium Security Suite, under the knife to see how it fares in the balancing act between user-friendliness and performance.

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Philips Launches New Range Of Notebook Accessories
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Philips SPA4210
If your laptop's built-in speakers are giving average audio quality for your music, videos and gaming, perhaps its time to get that portable notebook PC speakers. Philips has recently launched their latest range of notebook accessories which include the light and portable Philips SPA5210/97 clip-on notebook soundbar and the Philips SDC5100/10 Notebook CushionSpeaker. More info inside.

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Bose Showcased VideoWave Entertainment System In Singapore
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Bose VideoWave Entertainment System
This afternoon, Atlas Sound & Vision, Singapore's retailer and distributor for Bose, showcased the new Bose VideoWave entertainment system, a 46-inch Full HD LCD display with built-in home theatre sound speaker that can deliver cinematic sound without any need for separate speakers. You really have to see it to enjoy the overall audio/visual experience.

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