IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 03/02/2011

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Plextor introduces USB 3.0-supporting 12x Blu-ray writer in Europe
Plextor has today launched across Europe a new external optical drive, the PX-LB950UE Blu-ray writer which can brag with a reasonably sleek, piano black casing, both USB 3.0 and eSATA ports for fast and easy connectivity, and a top burning speed of 12x (for BD-R SL).

Roccat readies the Alumic double-sided gaming mousepad
Hamburg's own Roccat has just announced a new, gamer-oriented product, the Alumic mousepad which tries to stand out of the crowd by having not just one usable side but two, each with a different surface that's aimed to provide a specific advantage.

LG Japan coming out with sleek, 20-inch IPS monitor
LG Japan has today unveiled a new Flatron series monitor, the 20-inch IPS206T-PN which features a slim black casing, an IPS (in-plane switching) panel which allows for 178/178 degree viewing angles, and white LED backlighting for a lower power draw and a dynamic contrast ratio of of 5,000,000:1.

Cubitek Tattoo Fire mid-tower PC case
No need to worry about a PC casing bubble bursting anytime soon as competition ensures that there are a heap of choices for system cases. One such offer comes from Cubitek and it aims to leave a permanent mark on the market. Ladies and gentlemen, the Tattoo Fire.

HTC Pyramid said to pack dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon, be set for T-Mobile
LG has one, the Optimus 2X, Samsung will soon have one in the Galaxy S2 (or S 2), so it's only natural that HTC too will bring out its own dual-core smartphone(s). According to reports, one of those dual-headed phones is codenamed Pyramid and is planned to be introduced in the US by T-Mobile.

Best apps to make shopping easier
As the availability of smartphones with advanced features and affordable data rates is growing fast, so are the shopping apps that allow consumers not only to research and browse, but also order and pay for products right through their Apple or Android mobile device.

MSI's waterblock-equipped GeForce GTX 580 gets listed
Add-in board maker MSI is currently on the verge of releasing a new HydroGen series graphics card, a GeForce GTX 580 that is factory overclocked and has swapped the air cooler with an all-copper, micro-channel design waterblock ready to be connected to a liquid cooling system.

New Buffalo portable drive comes with hardware encryption, antivirus
Expanding on its high-security storage offering (which includes multiple flash drives previously covered), Buffalo has introduced a portable hard drive that has a built-in antivirus that prevents infection, and hardware encryption to secure precious data.

Hotpots make their way into Google Search results, go international
In less than three months after its debut, Hotpot, the Google-powered personalized local recommendation engine, has received the highest honor possible, and that's its upgrade to a full feature included in Google Search. As of now, Hotpots mentions will be found in search results around the world.

Koolance offers super-high airflow 120mm case fan
Koolance is literally blowing away the competition with its newest product, a 120mm case fan codenamed FAN-12038HBK-184 that features a dual-ball bearing and runs at 4000 RPM (rotations per minute) to allow an airflow of 183.5 CFM (cubic feet per minute), double that of a lot of similar size fans.

Samsung Galaxy SL knows no AMOLED or Hummingbird
With less than two weeks before the Galaxy S2 is unveiled, Samsung Electronics has introduced a modified version of its Galaxy S model which has already sold over 10 million units. Known as Galaxy SL (I9003), the 'new' phone runs Android 2.2 and has the same basic design as the Galaxy S.

Android Market opens up website, allows OTA installs
As of yesterday evening, the Google Android Market has become a lot easier to reach thanks to the launch of a website that enables access to all the 100,000+ apps, games and widgets tailored for Android devices. Previously the only way to browse through the Market was from a phone (or tablet).

Techconnect Review Round-up 2/2/11
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IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 03/02/2011

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