IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 19/01/2011

The Daily VR-Zone News Summary - 19 January 2011
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In today's news: Cooler Master's Turbine Master cooling fan and HAF 912 casing get reviewed; AMD's new G-Series APUs officially make their entry into the x86 embedded market; Apple COO claims that Android tablet are Bizarre Product(s); Analysts claims that it is Windows 7, and not Android or iOS, that will be the fastest growing smartphone OS; Final Fantasy Type 0 has been confirmed to be a renamed Final Fantasy Agito XIII, and Sonic The Hedgehog's creator Yuji Naka is reportedly working on a new non-Sonic related project.

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Square ENIX releases Japan-exclusive trailers of Final Fantasy XIII sequels
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Meet Lightning and Noctis in their new Final Fantasy installments. Even up till now, there has been huge internet buzz on these two upcoming titles.
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SilverStone Unveils FT03 PC Case
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SilverStone has launched its much anticipated Fortress FT03, aimed at enthusiasts who require high performance PC cases with small footprints.

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Dell updates Vostro desktop lineup with Intel's Sandy Bridge platform
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If the grass is always greener on the other side, then it should also be common knowledge that the bridge is always sandier on the other side as well, especially where Intel's processors are concerned. And thanks to Dell, business users now have the option to 'upgrade' their bridges with more sand, courtesy of the company's new Vostro 460 business desktop tower, which has been given the Sandy Bridge treatment.

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Samsung announces Star II for superb social networking experience
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Based on the success of the Samsung Star, the manufacturer has unveiled the phone's successor, Star II which is designed to provide superior social networking experience for users anytime, anywhere.

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Huawei IDEOS X6 Android phone got FCC's approval, and will be selling in US
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The Huawei IDEOS X6 may have been launched since late last year, however, the Android smartphone has only got approval from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently. This means that the IDEOS X6 will be hitting the shelves in US fairly soon.

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Microsoft launches mobile OneNote for iPhone
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Microsoft may have filed a lawsuit against Apple over "App Store" trademark, but that aside, it seems that the software giant has developed a mobile OneNote app for iPhone users. Like Evernote, you can create different notes and save them to the cloud, and access them from any Mac or iOS device.

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It's "Bye bye netbook, hello Sandy Bridge tablet" for Acer
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Claims made by higher authority in large corporations can make for interesting reading material, especially when their predictions about how the market will react to certain issues do not always go as planned. And Acer is no exception to the rule. Barely four months after its president claimed that netbooks can hold its own against slate and tablet PCs, the company has dramatically reversed its stands by declaring its intention to phase out netbooks with new tablet releases this year. Well, better late than never, right?

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Cooler Master Turbine Master Fans Hit Store Shelves
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Cooler Master, well-known amongst enthuasists for its quality chassis and after market cooling solutions, has started shipping its 120mm Turbine Master fans.

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Transcend Announces Upgraded SSDs
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Transcend Information, Inc. has unveiled its new series of 2.5" SSDs, featuring a new advanced controller. Available in capacities of 32Gb, 64Gb, 128Gb and 256Gb, the SSDs are encased in tamper-resistant enclosures and feature 64Mb DDR2 DRAM cache, TRIM support, Error Correction Code (ECC) functionality, static wear leveling, a SATA II interface, and support data transfer rates up to 260Mb/s (read) and 240Mb/s (write). Transcend's 2.5" SATA SSDs are covered by a two-year limited warranty and are expected to start shipping soon.

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New 3D glasses from Sanwa claims universal compatibility with most 3D-capable TV sets...supposedly
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Now this has got to be interesting. After all that hoo-ha about 3D active shutter glasses being tied to the particular 3DTV model that they are bundled with, it appears that a Japanese company known as Sanwa has finally managed to produce the glasses many have been waiting for: one that is compatible with a wide range of 3D television sets manufactured by major electronics powerhouses. Or is it?
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Samsung Galaxy Ace Android smartphone spotted on Thailand website
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A new Samsung Android smartphone, called the Galaxy Ace, has been spotted on a Thai website. It has a 3.5-inch display, run Android 2.2 Froyo and comes with a 5-megapixel built-in camera. More information inside.

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Fancy owning a tablet for less than US$80?
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No, we are are not making this up. And no, this device is no clone of the countless mobile internet devices (MIDs) available in the market today. Apparently, Chinese OEMs are still the masters when it comes to producing extremely low-cost devices that sport top-dollar looks and designs, of which these sub US$100 MIDs are a fine example of.

Read on to find out more.

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Making that Magical wave of the hand come true
vr-zone.com - A simple wave of your hand and the lights come on, another gesture, and the stereo serenades you with your favorite song. This is not magic, neither is there someone taking your cue and flicking the switches. Read on.

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Viewsonic Singapore launches PJD7 and Pro8 series projectors
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Viewsonic Singapore today unveiled their latest projectors series, the PJD7 that is designed for education and commercial use, and Pro8 which is ideal for businesses and homes. Both projector series are available now.

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UPDATED: Report: AMD Radeon HD 6970 1GB to cost $279
vr-zone.com - AMD has been preparing 1GB variants of both HD 6950 and HD 6970 and we have been expecting the 1GB HD 6950 card to cost in the $270-$280 bracket. Xbitlabs is now reporting that it is in fact the 1GB variant of HD 6970 that will be priced at an amazing $279. If true, this will make it a whopping $100 lower than the standard 2GB HD 6970. It also means the HD 6970 1GB will be cheaper than the HD 6950 2GB.

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Converse in Spanish on your Android device
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Google has refreshed its Translate app for Android devices, making it not only easier to interact with, but has an added Conversation mode which you can translate between English and Spanish.

NEXT Computing's Radius is a real briefcase of a PC
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All-In-One PCs come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one unique feature which distinguishes them from traditional desktop-based PCs; the use of mobile/laptop components. So what is an aspiring OEM to do in ensuring that its AIO PCs can offer more horsepower? Thats right: make it resemble a desktop PC, complete with desktop-grade hardware.

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Instagram your videos with iSupr8
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First there was Instagram and Hipstamtic. Now, there is the new iSupr8, which also adds retro filter effects; but to the videos you record.

MSI launches N580GTX and N570GTX Twin Frozr II graphics cards
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MSI has launched two new N500GTX series graphics cards featuring their award-winning Twin Frozr II design, the N580GTX Twin Frozr II and the N570GTX Twin Frozr II. The Twin Frozr II cooler is able to reduce operating temperatures and noise levels by up to 20C and 8.4dB respectively compared to other solutions.

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Plextor Unveils PX-L611U External DVD writer
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Plextor, a brand best known for its high-quality optical drives, has launched its PX-L611U external slim DVD writer.

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Zalman unveils ZM-VE200 HDD/ SSD Enclosure
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Korean cooling specialist Zalman has unveiled the ZM-VE200, their very first external HDD enclosure. Measuring 135.3 x 78.6 x 13.1mm and weighing about 98g, the stylish aluminum enclosure boasts both USB 2.0 and eSATA connectivity, supports most 2.5" SATA HDD/ SSD, provides convenient access to its internal drive, has a write protect key, and a "virtual drive" function, whereby CD/ DVD images (ISO file) are automatically selected and loaded as CD/ DVD drive.

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Nokia shuts down Ovi Music Unlimited, nobody knows that it existed
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Another day, another unfortunate bit of news involving Nokia. This time, it is the companys software services that is involved: apparently Nokia has decided that its Ovi Music Service which offered free music downloads was not attracting enough attention to warrant any farther investment and has pulled the plug on it. Wait, Nokia actually offered such a service?
Read on to find out more.

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Samsung Singapore introduces Wave II and Galaxy 551
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Samsung Singapore today introduced two new smartphones to their portfolio, the Wave II and Galaxy 551. The Wave II succeeds its Samsung Wave sibling and runs the company's proprietary Bada OS 1.2, while the Galaxy 551 is based on Android 2.2 Froyo platform.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Takes Medical Leave Again
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Apple Inc.'s visionary and hands-on leader, SteveJobs will be taking an extended medical leave once again. He would however, remain CEO of the company.

Facebook makes user details accessible to third party apps
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Facebook users beware. Apparently, the social network giant has announced in its developer's blog that it will be making user details accessible to third-party applications. Be careful not to divulge too much of your personal information on Facebook, or simply disallow apps to access your data.

iTunes App Store 10 Billion Countdown, Angry Birds no longer top
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Want to win a US$10,000 iTunes Gift Card? You can, if you are the lucky one to download the 10 billionth app off iTunes App Store. That gift card credit amount will let you buy almost any song you ever wanted, or that new iPhone game that has toppled Angry Birds and all its variants off the top of the game apps list.

From Disney with love: Exclusive Japan-only Disney smartphone shows up online
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A long time ago, in the digital age much much earlier before, Disney actually had its own line of Disney-themed mobile phones for sale, although the company eventually pulled the plug on it sometime in 2007. And now, four years after Disney has sold its last mobile phone, it appears that the company may just have something in store to make its comeback: a Disney-themed smartphone has been found making its way in...wait for it...Japan.

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Socket burn issue to haunt LGA1155?
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Last year, burnt pins on Intel's LGA1156 sockets pointed to a design defect with components from a certain company; namely Foxconn.

Users with Lotes or Tyco sockets did not have any issues.

This time round, credible reports of Intel's new LGA1155 socket experiencing the same issue have surfaced.

MSI announces 10-inch WindPad 100W
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MSI has announced their latest 10-inch tablet on their website that boasts great portability and extended battery life, and ideal for communication and entertainment. It runs Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS and features a multi-touch screen and comes with dual cameras and sufficient ports for most standard connectivity.

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"Excuse me sir, but you have to remove your cheeseburger from the public PC."
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As we have stated before, it is always the simple but deceptive gadgets out there which captures our eyes. And apparently, the good folks from Brando have got yet another interesting device to get not-so-IT-savvy people out there scratching their heads in confusion. Anybody fancy enjoying a cheeseburger on a PC?
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HTC "Saga" to be launched in May 2011?
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HTC may have unveiled their new 4G phones at this month's CES 2011, but from some leaked sources, a new Android 3.0 smartphone is in the pipeline and could be launched in May this year. And the name? HTC Saga.

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AT&T gives Nokia the heave-ho on the X7
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If Nokia was hoping to use upcoming X7 as a tool to regain a hold on its rapidly declining market share in the mobile phone space, USA is definitely not going to be one of the countries it can rely on. Unfortunately for the Finnish mobile phone giant, US carrier AT&T has reportedly canceled all plans to release the X7 on American soil even before Nokia could officially launch its smartphone. Ouch.
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Frozen Apple iPhone 4 not covered under warranty
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If you are travelling to cold countries where the temperature falls below zero degree celsius (or 32 degree Fahrenheit), remember to leave your iPhone 4 at home. Apparently, if your iPhone got frozen and is damaged due to the extreme cold weather, Apple will not replace or repair it.

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Rumour: HP will port webOS to netbooks?
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Dumping a smartphone operating system onto a computing device like a netbook may not be the most sensible thing to do, but it cannot be denied that OEMs have attempted to do so with varying levels of success. And if HP has its way, the next entrant to the netbook game will be powered by an OS which the company spent millions to acquire: Palm's webOS.

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FSP Group Introduces Aurum Series PSUs
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Taiwan based FSP Group is readying its Aurum series of PSUs for release.

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LG disappointed about Windows Phone 7 visibility at launch
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Even though Microsoft have announced the Windows Phone 7 few months back, with LG being one of the closest partners, it looks like the Korean manufacturer isn't too happy about the weak visibility at launch.

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107 trillion Emails in 2010
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Swedish based Web monitoring site Pingdom reports that in 2010, a whopping 107 trillion emails were sent by users around the globe.

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Microsoft claims leaked copies of SP1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are not RTM versions
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Have you been caught up over the hype about Microsoft's Russian division announcing news of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 being released to OEMs over the last few days? If so, hold on to your hats and stay that download manager: Microsoft has clarified that the aforementioned SP1 build is not intended for use by either OEMs or end-users.

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IT News HeadLines (VR-Zone) 19/01/2011

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