IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 08/03/2011

The Daily VR-Zone News Summary - 08 Mar 2011
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In today's news roundup:

Reviews of AMD's latest dual-GPU graphics card, the Radeon HD 6990, have started flooding the Internet;
Intel announces the launch of its new Core vPro processors;
a leaked Blackberry roadmap reveals plans for an OS 7 sometime in November this year;
Adobe hopes to bypass Apple's 'no Flash' stance with a new tool that features the capability to covert basic Flash files into code recognizable by iOS;
Japanese fighting game ?gon Mus?kyoku has been confirmed to be receiving a sequel, hopefully in time for Comiket, and
Angry Birds continues to top the PSN charts for the month of February.

Genius Launches SlimStar 8000 Wireless Keyboard-Mouse Combo
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Taipei-based Genius has released the SlimStar 8000 wireless desktop combo in North America. Powered by three AAA batteries, the mouse and keyboard connects to the PC via a 2.4GHz wireless technology USB adapter.

Transcend Unveils SSD18C3 Portable SSD
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Transcend has announced the SSD18C3 Portable SSD. Measuring 98.7 x 65.7 x 17.45mm and weighing 70g, the compact portable drive features a "vibration-absorbing and slip-resistant" silicone case, One Touch auto-backup button, a MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, and delivers data transfer speeds up to 260Mb/s via its USB 3.0 interface. The SSD18C3 Portable SSD, backed by a three year warranty, is available in 64Gb and 128Gb capacities at MSRPs of US$224 and US$448 respectively.

iPhone 4 64GB found in Hong Kong?
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While we are unsure if Apple did actually made a iPhone 4 with 64 GB capacity, this has started to pop up in one of the grey market in Hong Kong in limited quantity, according to the seller.

Asus launches Brazos powered Eee PCs
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One of the last companies to announce its Brazos powered netbooks/ultra slim notebooks is Asus and although the company was late, it has as of today added two new models with AMD's E-350 and C-50 dual core processors to its Eee PC range. The models are the Eee PC 1015B and 1215B where the 1015B is a 10-inch model and the 1215B is a 12-inch model.

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AMD Radeon HD 6990 Antilles Review Roundup!
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The prodiguous penguins @ VR-Zone have not got their wings on a Radeon 6990 yet - apparently there are only 2 pieces of this monstrous card (both on/off the shelves of 2 popular Sim Lim Square retail shops) in sunny Singapore. Nevertheless till then, we've compiled a list of choice reviews/reactions around the web about our latest 12.4inch king of the (performance) hill / your new third leg...

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: HP
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HP will be participating in this year's IT Show, and needless to say its offerings will consist of both computing devices like desktop and notebook PCs, as well as a wide range of imaging solutions in the form of printers. In this post, we shall take a look at what HP has to offer in its IT SHOW 2011 lineup.
HP's booth can be found at Level 4, Booth 8150, Hall 401.
*UPDATED with HP's range of notebooks and desktop PCs

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SMC SMCWPBR-3G Wireless 3G Portable Router Review
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Create a wireless internet hotspot anywhere in just seconds. Road warriors can easily access the Internet on their notebook, tablet or smart phone instantly without having to fiddle with 3G dongles or cables. Furthermore, sharing a single Internet connection with a number of devices would definitely save some money.

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: Fuji Xerox
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Fuji Xerox Printers will be showcasing their printers and multi-functional printers at the IT SHOW 2011 including the DocuPrint P205 b (Pink) and DocuPrint P205 b A4 monochrome laser, DocuPrint CP105 b A4 color and DocuPrint CM205 A4 Colour Multifunction printers.
The booth can be located on level 4, hall 401; the booth number is 8468.

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MSI announces Radeon R6990-4PD4GD5 (AMD Radeon HD 6990)
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MSI has announced its flagship AMD product, the Radeon R6990-4PD4GD5 graphics card. The R6990 has two (downclocked) AMD Radeon HD 6970 GPUs and 4GB of GDDR5 memory on a single printed circuit board, making it the fastest graphics card on the planet.

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Asus Thunderbolt Sound and Killer NIC card (Rampage III Black Edition) - A Close Inspection
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Asus' combined sound card and Killer NIC card has been stripped of its shrouding for the first time to revel what's hiding underneath it and although it doesn't hold too many surpirses, there are at least a couple of things that peaked our interest. For now the Thunderbolt card will only be available with the Asus Rampage III Black Edition motherboard, but it's possible that Asus will sell the card on its own in the future.

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: Epson
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Looking for a printer, multi-functional printer or projector? You may want to check out Epson's booth at the IT SHOW this Thursday. The imaging company can be located on level 6, and the booth number is 8115.

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ASUS Radeon HD6990 Graphics Card unveiled
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PC gamers have a new standard-setting graphics card to look forward to in the form of the ASUS HD 6990. A true powerhouse, it uses dual HD 6970 cores on one printed circuit board, doubling the power while maintaining streamlined energy draw requirements. With ASUS exclusive Voltage Tweak, it pushes the card to run at up to 1245 MHz* for sheer gaming performance in the highest possible resolutions and with all effects and details turned up to maximum. The HD 6990 represents the very top-end of AMD-sourced technology.

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Report: AMD Shipping FX-Series (Bulldozer) in June, A-Series (Llano) in July
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According to a report from Xbitlabs' sources, AMD has finalized shipping dates for both Bulldozer and Llano. As expected, Bulldozer will be branded FX-Series, while Llano will receive the A-Series moniker. FX-Series CPUs are set to ship in the week starting June 20th, with A-series APUs following shortly after in the week of July 4th.

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: Jawbone
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Just how important is a handsfree headset for one's mobile phone? Well, Jawbone thinks that it is important enough to warrant pulling out all the stops in order to deliver a one-of-a-kind headset that boasts superior noise-cancelling features features that are said to deliver nothing but the best experience for uses, and the good news is that this special headset will be available for consumer purchase at this year's IT SHOW 2011.
Jawbone does not have its own booth: however, the headset can be found at either Newstead's (Booth no. 3003) or Mojito's (Booth no. 6601) booths.

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Look out for EpiCentre standout showcase at IT Show 2011
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Apple's premium reseller epiCentre said that they will be taking a "different" approach at the IT Show 2011; it will have a standout showcase on level two, room 201 and 202 at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, and offering consumers a total digital lifestyle experience.

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: Logitech
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More often than not, merely having a powerful desktop or notebook PC is not good enough, In order to ensure that a user is capable of obtaining maximum productivity out of his or her machine, it is important that they have the right accessories and peripherals to get the job done. And leave it to Logitech to bring in a range of computer accessories for this year's IT SHOW to ensure that users are as comfortable as possible when working on their computers.
Logitech's products can be found at Newstead's booth at Level 3.

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: Dell
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If you are looking for a high performance gaming laptop, Alienware is one name that comes to mind. Dell will be at the IT SHOW which begins this Thursday, and do check out the various promotions for the desktop and notebook PCs, as well as high definition monitors. The Dell booth is located on level 4, 8139 and 8230.

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IT SHOW 2011 Price Lists, Flyers, Brochures, Promotions Roundup
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Check out the latest IT SHOW 2011 Price List, Flyers, Brochures, Promotions including brands like Acer, AC Ryan, ASUS, Blackberry, Brother, Canon, Cisco Linksys, D-Link, Epson, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, HP, Lenovo, Lexmark, LG, Microsoft, MSI, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Seagate, Sony, Toshiba, Western Digital.

IT Show 2011 Promotions: Norton
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Windows may be the world's most popular and easy-to-use operating system, but it tends to suffer from a fair bit of security vulnerabilities, as its huge market share makes it a prime target for malware authors. Therefore, it is good computing practise to secure one's PC against online threats, and if that is what you are looking for in this year's IT SHOW 2011, you might want to pay Norton's booth a visit to see how their products might be able to help you ensure that your PC remains protected at all times.
Norton has its own booth at Level 6, Hall 602, Booth no. 6251, although you may like to know that its products can be found at other participants' booths as well, namely Cybermind (6859), DA (8318) and Newstead (3008).

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: Acer
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Taiwanese computer maker Acer will be at the IT SHOW with promotions on netbooks, notebook and desktop PCs. Check out the good deals at Acer's booth on Level 4, 8105 and 8458.

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IT SHOW 2011 - CIMB Credit Card 1% Cash Rebate and Sure-Win Lucky Dip
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Simply charge your purchases to your CIMB Credit Card and be rewarded with up to 1%#

cash rebate. Plus, stand to win fantastic prizes from our Sure-Win Lucky Dip

IT Show 2011 Promotions: Philips
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An IT-related exhibition does not have to be all about computer accessories and peripherals: just as important are consumer electronics which are designed to complement one's lifestyle. And if it is lifestyle-related products you are looking for, Philips has got some devices at hand for the bargain hunters.
Philips's booth is situated at Level 6, Hall 602, Booth No. 6535.

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IT Show 2011 Promotions: PROLINK
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Prolink will be taking part in this year's IT SHOW, and it has unveiled a wide range of network and mobile connectivity solutions for the always-connected worker. So what can bargain hunters expect from Prolink this year? Read on to find out.
Prolink's booth can be found at Level 6, Hall 601, Booth no. 6831 (Fida's booth).
*Prices TBA

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IT SHOW 2011 - DBS/POSB Credit & Debit Card Sure-Win Lucky Dip and Promotions
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Spend with your DBS/POSB Credit or Debit Card at IT SHOW 2011 and be rewarded!

Thermaltake Introduces Chaser MK-1 Enclosure
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Leading DIY thermal solutions brand Thermaltake is showcasing the stylish Chaser MK-1, its latest mid-tower enclosure, at Cebit. It's touted as the world's first XB (extra big) ATX mid tower and boasts several convenient features, namely support for large CPU coolers up to 180mm in height, tool-less installation of 3.5"/ 2.5" HDDs/ SSDs, top mount hot-swap docking station for one 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD/ SSD, three fans (x2 200mm Colorshift and x1 140mm), and numerous eSATA, USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors at the top. Pricing and availability has not been announced yet so stay tuned for more updates.

Roccat Unleashes Isku Illuminated Gaming Keyboard
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Roccat, manufacturer of numerous gaming peripherals and accessories, has announced the Isku, a gaming keyboard aimed at pro-gamers. The stylish USB keyboard features 123 medium-height, standard-layout keys, 6 levels of brightness, a 1000Hz polling rate, various multimedia and gaming keys, ROCCAT Talk, anti-ghosting, and EasyShift[+] technology. Boasting more than 180 functions via 36 macro keys (in 5 profiles), it offers more than enough functionalities to please most gamers. The ROCCAT Isku - Illuminated Gaming Keyboard is expected to hit store shelves in April at a MSRP of €79.99.

The Daily VR-Zone News Summary - 07 Mar 2011
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In today's news roundup:

Review of the ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Motherboard;
Bitfenix Survivor Core Midi tower case review;
Judge lets Sony unmask visitors to PS3-jailbreaking site;
More than one million Apple MacBooks sold are the Thin Air, and
Rumour: Nintendo to announce Wii 2 in June .

Kingston Shopping Festival at IT SHOW 2011
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Kingston Technology, the world leader in memory products, today announced its participation in the coming IT SHOW 2011, held from 10 March to 13 March and will tempt show-goers with the latest IT gadgets at Suntec City in Singapore.

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IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 08/03/2011

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