Monday, February 21, 2011

IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 20/02/2011



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Apple to adopt Light Peak soon?
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Various hardware vendors have already adopted USB 3.0 as the choice for the next-generation high speed connection. Nowadays, USB 3.0 peripherals and computers have started popping up but Apple has yet to adapt it? A report is now pointing that Apple will adopt Light Peak instead of USB 3.0 for its products "in the near future".

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GIGABYTE GA-X58A-OC Overclocking Features Preview
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The folks at GIGABYTE have released a set of pictures showcasing their upcoming Intel X58 Express chipset-based overclocking motherboard, the GA-X58A-OC. There are quite a number of cool features on the board, so we shall take a quick look at them. Join us!

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RaidSonic Introduces IB-172SK-B 2-Bay HDD Mobile Rack
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RaidSonic has announced the IB-172SK-B dual bay HDD mobile rack.

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Transcend Unveils Stylish JetFlash 560 USB Flash Drive
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Transcend Information, Inc. has expanded its line-up of USB flash drives with the addition of the JetFlash 560. Measuring 45.2 x 23 x 8.5mm and weighing 7g, the classy flash drive features a retractable USB 2.0 connector and supports data transfer speeds up to 18Mb/s (read) and 10Mb/s (write). The JetFlash 560, covered by a limited lifetime warranty, is expected to cost about US$15 (4Gb), US$21 (8Gb), and US$41 (16Gb).

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Lenovo ThinkPad T420 with Core i5-2540M pictured in the wild
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With the launch of Intel's dual-core 'Sandy Bridge' mobile processors imminent, VR-Zone.com has already pictured a Core i5-2540M Processor touting Lenovo ThinkPad T420. The T420 is the successor to the popular T410, although the new laptop has not been introduced officially so far.

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Apple's iOS Subscription Policies Investigated
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A new report claims that Apple's App store subscription policies are being examined by US regulating authorities. Read on.

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Silicon Power Announces Velox V20 SSD Series
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Taipei-based Silicon Power has unleashed the Velox V20 series, its latest SSD offering based on the SandForce (SF-1xxx) controller. Measuring 100 x 69.85 x 9.4mm and weighing 70g, the 2.5" SSDs boast a SATA III interface, MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash memory, TRIM Command, AES-128 encryption, built-in ECC, “Wear-Leveling” technology, shock and vibration resistance, and support data transfer speeds up to 285Mb/s (read) and 275Mb/s (write). The Velox V20 SSD Series, available in 40Gb, 60Gb, 120Gb and 240Gb capacities, are covered by a three year warranty and bundled with a 3.5” adapter bracket.

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Enermax DeButs New Cooler and Fans at Cebit 2011
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Enermax is ready to introduce its new T.B.Silence fans and high-end CPU cooler at Cebit 2011 in Hannover this March.

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Jetstar Airways to offer in-flight iPad rentals
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Perhaps the first of its kind around the world, Australia's Jetstar Airways is going to offer in-flight iPad rentals on every aircraft in its fleet starting as early as April. And you can experience all of the fun that Apple's tablet can offer on-board for a mere AUD$10.

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Five new MacBook Pro models to arrive next week?
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A new series of claims have surfaced and continues to point to tightening supplies of the current-generation MacBook Pro line. The latest rumour is that the upcoming refresh of Apple's MacBook Pro line could arrive as early as late next week.

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NYTimes: "Apple is not currently developing a smaller iPhone"
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Contrary to reports published by Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times published a report that claims that Apple is not planning to launch a smaller iPhone. However, they did report that Apple is planning on launching a cheaper iPhone.

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Apple iPhone 4 awarded "Best Mobile Device" at MWC
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You can say that the Mobile World Congress isn't one of Apple's territory; arguably more of an Android-centric affair this year. But despite the lack of appearance of the iPhone makers, the company was awarded the award "Best Mobile Device" for the iPhone 4.

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Transform your iPhone 4 from black to white
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Do you happen to own a black iPhone 4 and still have a burning desire for the white one? Well, there are several options out there. You can strip your phone apart and change the panels from a third-party supplier. Or, you can consider a vinyl decal.

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