IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 09/02/2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

IT News HeadLines (TechConnect Magazine) 09/02/2011

Club 3D intros a 1GB Radeon HD 6950 too
Like rival board maker HIS, Club 3D has today launched a Radeon HD 6950 boasting 1GB of memory. Club 3D's offering has stock clocks but makes use of a custom cooler that features two copper heatpipes and two fans to ensure proper cooling of the 40nm Cayman GPU.

Scythe debuts the Gouriki 3 80Plus Bronze-certified power supplies
Tokyo-based Scythe Co. has just announced the release of its Gouriki 3 modular and non-modular power supplies which feature an 80Plus Bronze certification (have an efficiency of up to 89%) and are aimed for use in mid-range systems.

Windows 7 SP1 said to become generally available on February 22
If a fresh report is true then Microsoft has scheduled the dates on which to roll out Service Pack 1 to Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 users. First, there's February 16, the day MSDN and TechNet customers get SP1 and next it's February 22, the RTW (release of web) of the update.

I-O Data readies two new Full HD monitors featuring super resolution tech
I-O Data has today unveiled the 21.5-inch LCD-MF223XSBR and 23-inch LCD-MF232XSBR monitors which comes equipped with a Renesas chip enabling the super resolution technology. Through the use of the third-party IC, the displays will do image data analysis and processing to clear up blurred images.

Pioneer Computers offering dual-core 7-inch tablet for $200
Yes, you read that title right, the Aussies at Pioneer Computers are taking orders for a low-lost 7-inch tablet that is powered by processor boasting two ARM Cortex-A9 cores clocked at up to 1.2 GHz. The device in named DreamBook ePad 7 Pro and it is priced at 199 AUD which is about 201 USD.

RunCore readies ExpressCard with built-in SSD, USB 3.0 ports
Chinese company RunCore has developed one of the most useful products that fits in an ExpressCard/34 slot, a card that provides two USB 3.0 ports for some speedy connectivity and packs a 64GB solid state drive to expand the laptop's storage.

Nikon COOLPIX P500 camera coming next month with 36x optical zoom
Another goodies announced by Nikon and scheduled for a March release is the COOLPIX P500 digital camera which is truly worthy of the super-zoom label since its Nikkor ED glass lens enable up to 36x optical zoom.

HIS releases 1GB Radeon HD 6950 Fan graphics card
HIS (Hightech Information System) has just launch in Europe its own Radeon HD 6950 boasting 1GB of on-board GDDR5 memory to combat Nvidia's GeForce GTX 560 Ti. The new Cayman-based card comes with a custom dual-slot cooler boasting a central fan and has stock clocks.

Nikon COOLPIX P300 is compact, light, packs fast Nikkor lens
Nikon has also entered the spotlight this week to reveal its 2011 product line-up, and one of the models revealed is the COOLPIX P300, a compact digital camera that provides manual controls, can record Full HD (1080p @ 30 fps) video, and boasts 'super-fast' Nikkor glass lens.

Dell retires Adamo ultra-thin laptop, new model said to be in the works
Dell's wannabe MacBook Air rival, the Adamo 13.4-inch ultra-thin, didn't even turn two (it was announced in March 2009) and already it has been discontinued. A search for it on Dell's site now only results in a recommendation to look for the XPS 15/17.

Firefox 4 beta 11 brings 'Do Not Track' feature
Yes, Mozilla has turned the Firefox 4 beta knob all the way up to 11 and there's another level to go (the beta 2 is expected next week) before we should expect an RC. While we wait, we can try the new 'Do Not Track' feature which has made its debut in beta 11 and aims to provide increased privacy.

iPhone gets its own Google Translate app
After years of being 'forced' to use the web version of Google Translate, iPhone (and iPod touch) owners can now download an iOS-centric Google Translate app that 'knows' 50 languages and allows voice input for 15 languages, so you can try and converse with people when abroad.

Packard Bell unveils the sleek Maestro 230 LED widescreen monitor
Packard Bell is keeping it sexy yet classy with the new Maestro 230 LED monitor which comes with an asymmetrical stand with an aluminum finish, a glossy black frame and a transparent edge that encloses the 23-inch panel paired up with a W-LED backlight.

Movie studios sue Hotfile for copyright infringement
The fight against piracy continues, with the latest move being made by five content owners, Hollywood studios Warner Bros, Universal, Disney, Twentieth Century Fox and Columbia Pictures, who decided to take to court 'one click file hosting' service Hotfile.

Techconnect Review Round-up 8/2/11
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Dell refreshes its business PC offer with 24 new systems
Dell has today announced the 2011 update of its business PC line-up, unveiling multiple laptops, tablets, desktops and workstations which are supposed to improves access, manageability and security for organizations of various sizes. Also, Dell confirmed a 10-inch Windows 7 slate coming this year.

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