VR-Zone Technology News | Stuff for the Geeks! Issue #12

March 14th, 2011 Published by: VR-Zone

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Antec Six Hundred v2 Gaming Case @ Benchmark Reviews
Description: Antec has been in the PC enclosures business
The Daily VR-Zone News for over 25 years. They have many unique and creative cases
such as the LanBoy and Skeleton. However, nothing is more
Summary - 14 Mar 2011 iconic than their "Hundred" series gaming cases, from the low-
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--14- end Antec One Hundred to the Antec Twelve Hundred full
mar-2011/11581.html tower. In order to keep up with competition, Antec has been
March 14th, 2011 massively updating their line of products. This time it's the
Six Hundred's turn. Out of the seven "Hundred" series gaming
cases, the Antec Six Hundred V2 is the most balanced. It was
designed to be simple but effective. Benchmark Reviews will
test the Antec Six Hundred V2 and see where it stands among
the fierce competition.
In today's news roundup: ASRock shows off some new Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition Case Review @ Tweaknews
motherboards in Germany; BIOSTAR's new board featuring Description: When I first got an opportunity to look at an
the P67 chipset, the TP67XE, gets taken out for a review; example of Thermaltake's V9 series, I was less than impressed.
InsideHW offers its opinion about the current Microsoft- This new BlacX entry has some nicely executed features and
Nokia partnership; Famed hacker Comex has already found displays very good cooling numbers. However, the interior
a way to jailbreak the iPad 2 and is said to be working design is definitely getting long in the tooth and, frankly wasn't
on a consumer-friendly version of the exploit for public that good to start with. The chassis itself is thin and flimsy,
distribution; Sony is reportedly porting over a variety of cable management is virtually non-existent and the expansion
PlayStation 2 titles over to its Xperia Play smartphone, card tool-free clips are, in word, horrible.
and Japanese game publishers are suspending various game ASRock Motherboard Preview 2011
services and have announced several contributions and cash Description: ASRock invited to a Fatal1ty P67/H67 event in
donations in an attempt to support their country's recovery the Holiday Inn hotel Ratingen, Germany and presented some
efforts of their current motherboards. However, their motherboards
Hardware News: were not only shown in this presentation, because the well-
known gamer Johnathan aka Fatal1ty also visited this product
Asus Radeon HD 6950 & 6970 @ Hardwareoverclock.com presentation. ASRock has developed the ASRock Fatal1ty P67
Description: Hardwareoverclock.com has just posted another Professional in cooperation with Fatal1ty, so it suggest itself,
video card review. Last week we have taken a look at the Asus that Fatal1ty presented the product Live in this presentation.
Radeon HD 6950 and 6970 video cards. Quake was extremely fast, or lets say it was definitely too fast
Evercool Transformer 4 CPU Cooler @ TestFreaks for the opponent ;-)
Description: Hello, today I‘ve got another CPU cooler for Coolermaster & Corsair 700-750W 80+ Gold PSU Shoot-out
review. It’s the Transformer 4 from Evercool, and it’s huge but @ Madshrimps
it performs very well. This cooler is one of the best I’ve tested Description: Have you just put together your brand new
lately and it’s also one of the quietest as well. The Transformer gaming monster but are you still missing the equivalent strong
4 can be a bit tricky to install, and if you have large style ram in power supply to match it. In this article we're putting the
your computer it might not fit at all. Anyway, read on to learn Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 700W power supply unit against
more… Corsairs Professional Series Gold AX750. Two quality build
March Madness Video Card Giveaway @Hi Tech Legion 80+ Gold power supplies in the ~700W market segment, did
Description: HiTech Legion is celebrating March Madness we get double Gold?
with a video card giveaway. HiTech Legion will be giving away BIOSTAR TP67XE Intel LGA 1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard
Review @ Legit Reviews

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Description: BIOSTAR isn't one of the big names in is, that is if you’re looking for a throwaway type headset and
motherboards today, frankly that's a shame. Throughout our not too worried about sound quality and comfort. The product
testing today, the BIOSTAR TP67XE motherboard has kept is the ECO Sound Engineering V268 Wireless Bluetooth
me happy. It may not have been top performing board across Headset. I’ve never heard of Eco Sound before until now, and
all of our tests today. It did however, do a great job overall. at $10 I wasn’t expecting much, but for the price it’s not that
What did impressed me the most was the overclocking ability bad.
of the BIOSTAR TP67XE. As we saw on the overclocking page BenQ XL2410T LED Review - XSReviews
we were able to overclock our Intel Core i5 2500K to 5GHz on Description: Despite the high prices of certain internal
this motherboard... hardware like Graphics cards, mobos and CPUs, one of the
Consumer Electronics and Software News: biggest purchases you’ll ever make as a hardware enthusiast or
gamer is your display. The monitor, the device you use to view
Nokia & Microsoft: The Finnish giant in American jeans @
all the content your internals pump out; it’s important.
InsideHW
Description: With the release of N95, Nokia was on seventh iPad 2 already jailbroken
heaven - with no obstacles in sight, it was resting contentedly Description: Renowned iOS hacker @Comex has posted
on its laurels, basking in the domination it had over any other photographic proof that he has already jailbroken the just-
mobile phone manufacturer. The income was such that the launched Apple iPad 2. According to @Comex’s Twitter feed,
company could afford buying a giant such as Navteq, just previously used iOS exploits were locked down and he had to
because they thought that it would be an excellent feat to offer use a new exploit to get around the new measures. The details
GPS navigation as a standard feature in mobile phones. Money of the hack have not yet been made public, although he is
was being invested boundlessly into the American market, already working towards releasing the hack for the public.
where Nokia has never managed to gain a foothold, and the Gaming News:
entire thing went as far as financing films where Nokia phones
would exclusively be the ones displayed. The fact that the PlayStation 2 Games For Tegra 2 ?
company had been practically recycling phone models for a Description: Some of the PlayStation titles to look forward to
while, with no significant innovation taking place as far as user on Xperia Play include Wild Arms and Castlevania: Symphony
interaction is concerned, went unnoticed to many... of the Night etc however, Nvidia’s Tegra 2 dual-core processor
could probably do much more than that.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Ultraportable Notebook Review
Description: Living up to its reputation, I've generally been Final Fantasy XI and XIV Servers Temporarily Closed Due To
pleased with Lenovo's overall build quality and performance. Quake
The recently reviewed IdeaPad U260 was a real work of art Description: Square Enix have their Final Fantasy XI and XIV
and excelled in nearly every category except for one -- it servers temporarily closed, in a move to conserve energy in
narrowly missed Intel's Sandy Bridge processor refresh which Japan. Square explains the temporary closure to “continuous
would have offered even better all-around CPU and GPU quakes occurring in the eastern regions of Japan”.
performance. Today we'll be looking at our first notebook Japan's Publishing Community Donates to Earthquake Relief
based on Intel's second generation Core processors, the Description: Faced with the ongoing tragedy in north
ThinkPad X220. The X220 was just introduced this month and eastern Japan, game publishers have been stepping up with
represents Lenovo's latest ultraportable ThinkPad. contributions of varying forms.
RAZER Anansi Expert MMO Gaming Keyboard Review @
Madshrimps
Description: The Anansi from Razer is a membrane-based Report: AMD's 28nm mobile
keyboard, with a nice customizable LED effect, over 100 GPU roadmap
programmable keys, on-the-fly macro recording and an Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/report-amd-s-28nm-mobile-gpu-
unique feature: the 7 thumb modifier keys right under the roadmap/11591.html
Space Bar which help to perform even more complicated March 14th, 2011
macros or can aid in various productivity applications.
Speedlink MYST Touch Scroll Mouse Review @ Vortez
Description: The MYST Touch Scroll mouse (abbreviated to
MYST from now on), as the name suggests, includes touch
sensitive scrolling. This is a very novel feature not seen widely
across the PC market yet. The MYST is a small and light mouse, Back in December, DonanimHaber revealed the codenames
aimed primarily towards users on the move. It comes in both of AMD's next-gen mobile GPUs - Wimbledon, Heathrow,
wired and wireless flavours, and in black or white colours. Chelsea and Thames. Three months on, DonanimHaber has
Today, I'll be looking at the white, wireless version. posted AMD's 28nm mobile GPU roadmap. Much of the
ECO Sound Engineering V268 Wireless Bluetooth Headset @ details from Decemeber still apply, with some additional
TestFreaks information. The first GPUs, Heathrow, Chelsea and Thames
Description: What can you get for $10 these days? Not much are set to be produced starting Q4 2011, with a release expected
really, but if you check over at Wireless Ground you can get in November 2011. The flagship, Wimbledon, will release a few
a Bluetooth headset for $9.95! is it worth it? Well maybe it months later, in Q2 2012.

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in 80mm and 120mm sizes, they come in manual or PWM
variants.

Thanks to the emergence of the APU, the 28nm product
lineup sees a significant redefinition of the categories. The
"Value" segment will be completely absent, presumably taken
over by the GPU part of APUs, with legacy/refresh products
satisfying the exceptional cases. Instead, the first GPU will Enermax has expanded its series of T.B.Silence fans with the
be a mainstream/performance GPU, Thames, with 128-bit addition of four new fans, the UCTB8A, UCTB12A, UCTB8P,
memory bus and twice the performance as Seymour, i.e. and UCTB12P. The fans boast twister-type bearings with a
Radeon HD 6400M. The thermal envelope will be 15W-25W, MTBF of 100,000 hours, detachable Batwing blades, and
which is a fair bit higher than the 10W associated previous "modular frames with aluminum rings" for stability. Available
entry level mobile GPUs. in 80mm and 120mm sizes, they come in manual or PWM
variants.
The division between the mainstream and performance GPUs
will be blurred, with TDPs and perhaps performance being Product details:
very close between Thames and Chelsea. The Enthusiast
segment is where the future of discrete GPUs lie. First up, will • UCTB8A (80mm / manual control) | 800 - 2500 RPM
be Heathrow, sporting a 128-bit or 192-bit memory bus, with (speed) | 10 dBA (minimum sound output) | €6.99
TDP of above 35W. The flagship, Wimbledon, will release in • UCTB12A (120mm / manual control) | 800 - 1500 RPM
Q2 2012, featuring a 256-bit bus. DonanimHaber also suggests | 10 dBA | €10.99
an MXM solution and a blistering 65W TDP.
• UCTB8P (80mm / PWM) | 500 - 2200 RPM | 8 dBA |
Presumed to be the Radeon HD 7000M series, the some 28nm €8.99
mobile GPUs might end up with TSMC, while others may be
• UCTB12P (120mm / PWM) | 500 - 1500 RPM | 8 dBA |
fabricated at Globalfoundries. Certainly, neither NVIDIA nor
€12.99
AMD were pleased with TSMC's 32nm cancelation and 28nm
delays, and a second option will be worth developing.
There's still a long way off to the first 28nm releases - due in 6 Scythe Launches New Card
months' time. Between now and then, a lot could change.
Reader Kama Reader Jr
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/scythe-launches-new-card-reader-
Enermax Introduces New kama-reader-jr/11587.html

80mm and 120mm T.B.Silence March 14th, 2011

Case Fans
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/enermax-introduces-new-80mm-
and-120mm-t.b.silence-case-fans/11588.html
March 14th, 2011

Japanese cooling-specialist Scythe has introduced the Kama
Reader Jr. card reader (model no: SCKMRDJR), adding on
to its line-up of PC accessories. Measuring 101 x 25.5 x 9mm,
the 3.5" reader features an USB 2.0 connector and supports a
myriad of memory cards on the market. It is available through
Enermax has expanded its series of T.B.Silence fans with the major retailers and e-tailers at a MSRP of €7.50 (excluding
addition of four new fans, the UCTB8A, UCTB12A, UCTB8P, VAT).
and UCTB12P. The fans boast twister-type bearings with a SCYTHE PRESS RELEASE
MTBF of 100,000 hours, detachable Batwing blades, and
"modular frames with aluminum rings" for stability. Available

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Card, Mini SD (requires adapter), Mini SDHC (requires
adapter), MultiMedia Card (MMC), RS-MMC (requires
adapter), MMC Micro (requires adapter), Memory Stick
Micro, Micro SD, Micro SDHC
• Compatible OS Windows XP Vista 7
• Connector USB 2.0 intern
• Mounting 3.5" internal

For more information, visit this page.

Swiftech Unveils Polaris 120
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/swiftech-unveils-
The Japanese manufacturer Scythe Co. Ltd. expands its
polaris-120/11586.html
portfolio of PC accessories with a card reader called Kama
March 14th, 2011
Reader Jr. The Kama Reader Jr. is a compact multi-format
card reader which can be installed into a 8.89 cm (3.5 inch)
drive bay. It is suitable for quick reading and writing of
virtually any memory card on the market. Kama Reader Jr. is
also equipped with a front USB port. Kama Reader Jr. is now
available for a MSRP of 7,50 € (excluding VAT Tax).

Swiftech, leader in high-end thermal solutions for the PC, has
announced the Polaris 120, targeting overclockers.

Product Details

• Model Name Kama Reader Jr.
• Item Number SCKMRDJR
• Manufacturer Scythe Co., Ltd.
• Dimensions 101 x 25.5 x 9 mm 4.04 x 1.02 x 3.74in
(WxHxD)
• Compatible media
• Memory Stick (PRO, ROM), Memory Stick (DUO, PRO-
ROM), Compact Flash, Micro Drive, SD Card, SDHC

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March 14th, 2011

G.Skill has announced its latest Sniper series designed
specifically for PC gamers and modding enthusiasts. Extensive
compatibility tests have been conducted on a wide range
of Intel and AMD platforms, which guarantee the best
performance, quality and reliability. The Sniper series is
available in dual-channel and triple-channel kits, up to 24GB.
Taipei, Taiwan - March 14th 2011 - G.Skill, the worldwide
leading memory designer and manufacturer, has announced
the newest concept and development of new Sniper series
designed specifically for PC gamers and modding enthusiasts.
Extensive compatibility tests are conducted on a wide range
of Intel and AMD platforms, which guarantee the best
performance, quality and reliability.
The New Sniper series is designed for ultra low voltage
operation, down to 1.25V. Such low voltage kits can save up to
10% power, allowing for better system energy efficiency and
smooth gameplay without any heat problems.
High capacity memory kits are necessary as gaming consumes
a lot of memory. The G.Skill Sniper series not only fulfils your
needs, but also maximizes your gaming experience with its
line-up of memory kits from 4GBx2 to 4GBx6.

Measuring 135 x 91 x 152mm and weighing 849g, the tower
cooler boasts five 8mm direct-contact heatpipes, a dense array
of "nicked" aluminum fins, and is equipped with a 120mm fan
operating at speeds of 750 ~ 1,500 RPM. It is expected to ship
come end March at a MSRP of US$59.95.

News via [Techpowerup]

G.Skill launches Sniper
memory kits for PC gamers
and modding enthusiasts
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/g.skill-launches-sniper-memory-kits-
for-pc-gamers-and-modding-enthusiasts/11585.html

The Sniper series comes in two stylish colors: unique pitch-
black and metallic army green. "Its unparalleled PC gaming

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style can enrich all kinds of computer gears. G.Skill is ready to some additional CPUs once Intel has cleared out its inventory
pull the trigger, are you?" of older first generation Core i processors.
All G.Skill memory products come with lifetime warranty
and the G.Skill technical team is always ready to provide
consumers with complete technical support via online forums,
Asus' U30s second generation
Facebook, telephone and email. Core i notebook gets reviewed
early
Source: G.Skill Press Release Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/asus-u30s-second-generation-core-i-
notebook-gets-reviewed-early/11583.html
March 14th, 2011

Intel launches first mobile
Sandy Bridge Celeron
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/intel-launches-first-mobile-sandy-
bridge-celeron/11584.html Notebooks with Intel's second generation Core i processors
March 14th, 2011 are slowly starting to trickle out into the market, but so far
we've only seen 14 and 15.6-inch models from Asus. However,
an early review of one of its upcoming 13.3-inch models the
US30s which is an interesting mix of portability and features.
This is likely to be Asus' budget 13.3-inch model judging by
the features, so we can expect a higher-end version to be
announced at some stage as well.
Intel has added its first budget mobile Sandy Bridge processor
to its already wide range of processors higher up in the range.
The new model is simply called the B810 and it's the most Notebooks with Intel's second generation Core i processors
basic and feature stripped Sandy Bridge based mobile CPU are slowly starting to trickle out into the market, but so far
to appear. This is good news for those that want a really we've only seen 14 and 15.6-inch models from Asus. However,
affordable Sandy Bridge notebook, although be aware that an early review of one of its upcoming 13.3-inch models the
this 35W CPU might feature reduced functionality graphics US30s which is an interesting mix of portability and features.
compared to its higher-end siblings, just like the upcoming This is likely to be Asus' budget 13.3-inch model judging by
desktop Celerons. the features, so we can expect a higher-end version to be
announced at some stage as well.
The U30s should be a direct replacement of the current U30Jc
Intel has added its first budget mobile Sandy Bridge processor model, but with several key feature changes beyond the CPU
to its already wide range of processors higher up in the range. and chipset. The chassis actually appears to be mostly identical
The new model is simply called the B810 and it's the most to the older U30Jc which means that the U30s still packs an
basic and feature stripped Sandy Bridge based mobile CPU optical drive, something that results in it being a rather chubby
to appear. This is good news for those that want a really 13-incher. The model on review came with a Core i5-2410M
affordable Sandy Bridge notebook, although be aware that processor; although we'd expect it to be available will several
this 35W CPU might feature reduced functionality graphics CPU options.
compared to its higher-end siblings, just like the upcoming
desktop Celerons.
So what we're looking at here is a relatively slow 1.6GHz
dual core CPU with 2MB of L3 cache which doesn't seem
to compare too favourable to the current “high-end” Celeron
P4600 which is clocked at 2GHz. That said, the improved
CPU architecture should make up for some of the clock speed
difference, but it's too early to tell as yet if this is the case or
not. The main advantage that the B810 might have is better
graphics performance, but as Intel has as yet to add it to its
product pages. The B810 is priced at $86 in quantities of 1,000
units, the same as the P4600.
Intel is also expected to launch a ULV Sandy Bridge based
Celeron processor at some point in the future which should be The U30Jc featured Nvidia's now almost antiquated GeForce
called the B847 with a TDP of 17W and a clock speed of a mere 310M graphics and this is where the U30s really improves on
1.1GHz. It's as yet unclear when this model will arrive. Intel things with a GeForce 520M. In as much as this is an entry
has also as yet to announce any new mobile Pentium models level solution from Nvidia, it should still be a huge step up
based on Sandy Bridge, so it's pretty clear that we can expect from the old 310M. Asus has also built in support for Nvidia's

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Optimus graphics switching technology which switches over to
the Intel HD graphics when the additional power of the GPU
isn't needed.
What Asus missed to add was USB 3.0 support which is a
real shame, as the U30s doesn't feature an eSATA port so
the fastest interface for peripherals is USB 2.0. Bluetooth 3.0
has been thrown in for good measure though, although this is
becoming an increasingly common feature on notebooks, but
doesn't add much in terms of actually being useful as there are
still very few devices that utilizes Bluetooth 3.0.
Battery life is said to be good for up to 6h of light usage
and about 4.5h watching HD videos on it. Not amazing by
today's standards, but still decent enough battery life for
what's expected to be Asus' most affordable 13.3-inch model, Sure, it sports a low price tag, but one must also take note that
at least for now. Pricing is estimated to end up sub €1000 (S there are going to be various issues and circumstances working
$1770) including tax fully kitted out with 8GB of RAM and a against Samsung if the Korean electronics giant intends to use
500GB 7,200rpm hard drive. In will be interesting to see what its WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab as a ticket to winning
else Asus has coming over the next few months as the U30s is over potential tablet consumers. For one, the WiFi-only Galaxy
really just an upgrade of an old model, but we're hearing that Tab is rumoured to be shipping with version 2.2 (Froyo) of the
we can expect some interesting announcements at Computex Android operating system, which is at least two releases away
in May. from the current version of Android known as Honeycomb (v
3.0).
More importantly, one must also take into consideration that
Rumour: WiFi-only version of Samsung is due to launch its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet soon, and
Galaxy Tab to launch on April that alone is going to put a strain on its previous-generation
Galaxy Tab tablets. After all, consumers usually tend to hold
4? off purchases in favor of what they perceive as a newer and
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/rumour-wifi-only-version-of-galaxy- technologically superior product, especially where consumer
tab-to-launch-on-april-4-/11580.html electronic devices are concerned, even if it means paying a
March 14th, 2011 little more for such luxuries.
Last but definitely not least, the rumoured price tag of US
$399 for the WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab puts it in
direct competition with Apple's first-generation iPad, which
is now currently going for sale at the same price level. While
Samsung is undoubtedly one of the largest manufacturers of
The rumour mill appears to have been working overtime to consumer electronic devices, the truth remains that it lacks
produce news about a WiFi-only version of Samsung's Galaxy the same brand recognition and loyalty that Apple enjoys. As
Tab, and it seems that yet another juicy bit of information such, consumers are more likely to choose Apple's products
regarding the aforementioned device has started making its over Samsung's, especially if price is no longer a factor.
rounds in the vast depths of the Internet. Anyone fancy That being said, the aforementioned details about pricing and
guessing how much the device will reportedly sell for once it release date are still but products of the online rumour mill,
hits retail? Well, read on to find out. so readers should take this information with nothing short of
Everyone knows that having quick access to a mobile a truck's load of salt.
broadband network is one of the key features that no tablet Source: Ecommerce Journal
OEM can afford to skimp on today, and for good reason. After
all, tablets are meant to be used as a replacement for netbooks
under certain circumstances, and the availability (or lack of it)
of WiFi hotspots is still a very real issue for those who need VueCube 4GTV broadcast
an uninterrupted connection to the Internet at all times, even
when on the train or on the bus. trials starts
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/vuecube-4gtv-broadcast-trials-
With that in mind, how much will the average consumer
starts/11576.html
be willing to fork out of a tablet that only supports online
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connectivity via WiFi? Well, rumour has it that Samsung has
plans to introduce a WiFi-only version of its Galaxy Tab tablet
in April 4 this year, and that the device will reportedly retail
for US$399.

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Vue Networks has announced the commencement of their like AMD isn't aiming to take on anything from Intel beyond
VueCube 4GTV broadcast trials over 4G network in Singapore. its Sandy Bridge processors based on details in a leaked slide.
The trial will start with multiple channels including 24/7 According to Xbitlabs we have four initial Bulldozer models to
streaming, VOD and 3D content broadcasting over the ZiiMAX look forward to (currently codenamed Zambezi), the quad core
high speed 4G network. FX-4110, the six core FX-6110 and the two eight core models,
Vue Networks, a regional content creation and media the FX-8110 and FX8130P. Each core will have 1MB of L2
technology company based in Singapore, announced today the cache and as such the FX-4110 has 2MB L2 cache and so forth.
commencement of VueCube 4GTV Broadcast Trials over 4G The L3 cache is listed as up to 8MB and might as yet not have
network. The trial will be bringing the concept of TV Anywhere been set in stone. All four models will support DDR3 memory
to Singapore. with speeds of up to 1866MHz, although we're fairly certain
that faster memory will be supported via overclocking.

The 4GTV Broadcast Trial follows the awarding of a Niche
IPTV License to Vue Networks by the Media Development
Authority of Singapore. The Broadcast Trial will kick-off with
multiple channels including 24/7 streaming, VOD and 3D
content broadcasting over the ZiiMAX high speed 4G network.
ZiiMAX is the 4G WiMAX service of QMax Communications
Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd.

With MIMO technology, 4G WiMAX offers wider coverage and
enables smooth content delivery. The objective of the VueCube
Broadcast Trial will be to assess and finalise the technical
infrastructure necessary to provide consumers with unrivalled
entertainment on the move.

All four models are apparently "Black Edition" CPUs which
in AMD speak means that they're completely unlocked, unlike
The public will be able to get a sneak preview of VueCube’s
Intel's K series models which now have locked base clock,
4GTV on Creative’s ZiiO tablets exclusively at the Creative
something we wouldn't expect to see from AMD. Of course
PlayChinese Expo from 11 to 20 March at Creative Resource.
you're looking at support for AMD's second generation of
Turbo Core which will allow for dynamic overclocking and
AMD Bulldozer details start to under clocking/power saving depending on the CPU load.
Apart from the FX-8130P all models have a 95W TPD whereas
trickle out the FX-8130P has a TDP of 125W and all four models do of
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/amd-bulldozer-details-start-to-trickle- course utilize the AM3+ socket.
out/11579.html
It's a surprisingly small launch line-up from AMD, as the
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four CPUs are set to take on Intel's Core i5 and Core i7
LGA-1155 processors which currently consist of seven models,
not counting the T and S SKUs. Judging by a slide posted by
Xbitlabs AMD is pitching its eight core model against Intel's
Core i7-2600 models and the quad and six core against the
Core i5's. Below that AMD is positioning its Fusion models
currently codenamed Lynx which are either dual or quad core
So far not too much have been known about AMD's upcoming models with Integrated graphics.
Bulldozer processors, but now new details have leaked onto
the web that reveals at least some of the details that many of us
have been waiting for. Although the actual clock speeds of the
upcoming AMD processors have as yet to be unveiled, it looks
like AMD isn't aiming to take on anything from Intel beyond
its Sandy Bridge processors based on details in a leaked slide.

So far not too much have been known about AMD's upcoming
Bulldozer processors, but now new details have leaked onto
the web that reveals at least some of the details that many of us
have been waiting for. Although the actual clock speeds of the
upcoming AMD processors have as yet to be unveiled, it looks
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The slide details the upcoming Lynx models as well, which
again consist of four models, the entry level dual core E2-3250
with Radeon HD6370 graphics with 160 shaders, the A4-3350
dual core model with Radeon HD 6410 graphics and 160
shaders, the quad core A6-3450 with Radeon HD 6530
graphics with 320 shaders and finally the quad core A8-3550
with Radeon HD 6550 graphics with 400 shaders. It's quite
clear from the graphics shader count that Intel isn't going to
LEGO-inspired devices are a dime a dozen in various online
stand a chance with its Pentium and Core i3 models in terms
shopping sites, but the fact remains that most, if not all of
of graphics performance, but it'll be interesting to see if AMD
the aforementioned devices do not have a license from the
can offer equivalent or better CPU performance.
LEGO Group to make use of the likeness of its popular toy
construction bricks. However, it seems that the LEGO Group
Lego launches 'official' Lego has finally started to realize that there is a market for LEGO-
branded products featuring its likeness, and has since moved
thumbdrive to launch its own line of thumbdrives based off the Minifigure
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/lego-launches-official-lego- often found in its construction bricks.
thumbdrive/11577.html
March 14th, 2011

We may have spoken about a few thumbdrives that feature
designs inspiration by the coloured toy construction bricks
known as Lego, but it does not change the fact that none of the
aforementioned devices are officially recognized by the Lego
Group. However, that is all set to change with the introduction
of an 'official' Lego thumbdrive.

According to the official LEGO online store, the Classic LEGO
Minifigure USB thumbdrive sports a capacity of 2GB and
comes preloaded with a copy of the LEGO Ninjago video clip
for your viewing pleasure. Last but definitely not least, using
the Classic LEGO Minifigure USB thumbdrive on your PC is
also a snap; all you have to to is to yank its legs off, as shown
in the image below.

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Apple's iPhone 5 will not
support NFC technology
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/apple-s-iphone-5-will-not-support-nfc-
technology/11574.html
March 14th, 2011

When so many websites devoted to sniffing out rumours about
Apple's upcoming products seem to agree on a certain point,
If this thumbdrive has tickled your fancy, you might be
it is almost always the truth, right? Well, apparently not: the
interested to know that the LEGO-branded thumbdrive is
rumour that Apple will be supporting NFC in its upcoming
available for sale at the online LEGO store for the handsome
iPhone 5 has seemingly been debunked by reports claiming
price of US$24.99. Well, that is the price one has to pay for
that the Cupertino giant has gone round to carriers to inform
official LEGO products, no?
them that it has no plans to support the technology, at least
for now.
Apple iPad 2 selling at an Yep, you read the headline right. After months of speculation
outrageous US$2,000 in Hong about the various kinds of technology Apple may support
with their upcoming smartphone, the iPhone 5, it seems that
Kong the latest turn of events have proven once again that the
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/apple-ipad-2-selling-at-an-outrageous- truth can sometime hurt. Apparently, all the rumours about
us-2-000-in-hong-kong/11578.html the iPhone 5 featuring a Near Field Communications (NFC)
March 14th, 2011 module has been overturned, thanks to a news report made by
the Independent.

If you think US$900 for the first spot in line to buy the Apple
iPad 2 is ridiculous, in Hong Kong, the tablet device is going
for US$2,000. (The 64GB Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi+3G is selling for
US$829).

According to the report, several large mobile operators in
the UK have disclosed to the Independent that Apple has
confirmed the lack of NFC support on the iPhone 5, with the
Cupertino giant attributing its reluctance solely to the "lack of
a clear standard across the industry".
Ironically, Apple has been said to be working on its own
implementation of NFC which will allow an upcoming version
The Apple iPad 2 went on retail last Friday in US, and within of its smartphone to link purchases via its iTunes software, and
a day (or two), Hong Kong has begun selling parallel imports is likely to be a proprietary implementation at that.
of the popular tablet. The electronics stores in the Pearl of the
Orient are selling the iPad 2 from HK$7,980 to HK$15,000
(US$1,024 to US$1,925). The most expensive model is the
white 64GB iPad 2 with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. According
to reports, a shop with 100 Apple iPad 2s arrived on Sunday
Report: AMD FX-Series Lineup
morning and all but 20 were sold by the end of the day. Revealed
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/report-amd-fx-series-lineup-
revealed/11575.html

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March 14th, 2011

Xbitlabs have revealed a tentative lineup of four incoming
Bulldozer chips, to be branded AMD FX-Series. The top-of-
the-line flagship will be AMD FX-8130P, featuring 4-module,
8-core, 2MB L2 cache per module (total 8MB), 8MB shared L3
cache, and a TDP of 125W. The launch clock speed is estimated
to be as high as 3.50 GHz. Following the 8130P is the FX-8110,
which is presumably a lower clocked version of the FX-8130P. With large-display smartphones coming to market, there
Interestingly, it features a reasonable TDP of 95W. are lesser focus on non-smartphone (or also known as
FX-6110 will be a six-core, three-module CPU. Finally, the dumbphone) devices, especially the traditional clamshell ones.
Bulldozer line-up will be rounded off by the FX-4110, a quad- However, it seems like Korean manufacturer Samsung has not
core CPU. The six-core CPU is likely to be harvested from the given up on this line of dumbphones. Recently, the Samsung
8-core Orochi die. However, whether the quad-core CPU is a Factor has been announced with a clamshell design and lower-
heavily crippled 8-core or a native quad-core is unclear. If it is a specification hardware components.
8-core with 4 cores locked, it could end up being the unlocker's The Samsung Factor is equipped with a VGA camera,
delight the Phenom II X2 series was. Bluetooth, supports web email and messenging, GPS and
All FX-Series CPUs fit into the AM3+ socket, feature an hands-free speaker design. Boost Mobile will retail the
unlocked multipler (Black Edition) and Turbo Core 2, and Samsung Factor from as low as US$49.99.
are fabricated at Globalfoundries' 32nm SOI process. AMD's
900 series chipsets are due to launch in Q2 2011, although
motherboard manufacturers are starting to release 800 series
Sandy Bridge-based Pentium
boards featuring AM3+ support. G840 processor shows up in
While the above four CPUs are due in June, AMD will China
introduce a refresh in Q4, possible minor speed bumps across Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/sandy-bridge-based-pentium-g840-
the platform. processor-shows-up-in-china/11573.html
March 14th, 2011

Samsung Factor clamshell
phone announced
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/samsung-factor-clamshell-phone-
announced/11572.html
March 14th, 2011
A month ago, we posted information that Intel was planning
to release up to seven new processors based off the new
Sandy Bridge microarchitecture sometime in May this year,
and that one of these processors would be marketed under the
Pentium brand. Well, guess what: screenshots of what appears
an evaluation model of that Pentium CPU have been spotted
A low cost, clamshell entry level Samsung phone has been in China.
announced. Known as Samsung Factor, it features VGA
camera, web email access to your Gmail, MSN and Yahoo and
instant messaging on Yahoo, AIM and MSN.

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Do you remember the news we posted about some time back level chips once again: by intentionally disabling certain
in February this year, where Intel was reportedly planning features on its mainstream processors.
to release a bunch of processors based off the Sandy Bridge
microarchitecture in March? Well, if you did, you would have
realized that one of the processors mentioned in that article Logitec launches 'industry's
was supposed to be marketed under the budget 'Pentium'
brand, and that the Sandy Bridge version of this processor will
smallest' Ethernet hub for
be known as the Pentium G840. Japanese market
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/logitec-launches-industry-s-smallest-
That being said, it appears that evaluation samples of the
ethernet-hub-for-japanese-market/11571.html
Pentium G840 have started making their way around the
March 14th, 2011
world, for a Chinese IT website known as Inpai has reportedly
got its hands on one such evaluation sample, and have posted
both a photograph of the chip and a CPU-Z screenshot about
its specifications on its webpage, as shown below.

While most of Singapore was caught up in the various
discounts and offers taking place at the annual IT Show held
at Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre, a company
in Japan known as Logitec was busy launching a new product
that ought to change the way we look at the humble Ethernet
hub. Does anyone fancy getting their hands on a palm-sized
hub that can house up to eight Ethernet ports?
How big is an Ethernet hub supposed to be? Well, various
manufacturers often have differing ideas on what the ideal
size for this particular networking device should be, but it
seems that they all share one common characteristic: they
are not meant to be the kind of portable devices that a user
can conveniently slip into his or her pocket and walk around
without any loss to comfort.
However, if you are the kind of person who simply needs to
have the best of both worlds in terms of size and functionality
when it comes to Ethernet hubs, you might be interested
in what a Japanese company known as Logitec has to offer.
Apparently, while most of Singapore was caught up in bargain
hunting over at the just-ended IT Show, Logitec was showing
off its new palm-sized Ethernet Hub, the LAN-SW/PS series,
over in Japan.

Inpai also claims on its webpage that, based on the
According to the official press release, the LAN-SW/PS series
specifications found on the Pentium G840, the former is
of Ethernet hubs will be available in three different sizes:
technically identical to its Core i3 sibling, the i3-2100. The
the smallest version, known as the LAN-SW03, features three
only difference between the G840 and the i3-2100 is that Intel
Ethernet ports and measures a mere 73.3 × 42.0 × 13.5mm.
merely dropped the clock speed on the latter and disabled
Those who need a little more connectivity options can opt
Hyper-Threading to produce the specifications found in the
for the slightly larger LAN-SW05, which comes with five
former.
Ethernet ports; alternatively, users needing an Ethernet hub
As this screenshot contains information about a pre- for more than five concurrent connections have the LAN-
release version of Intel's CPU, we'd strongly encourage SW08 (pictured below), which is a little larger (68.0 × 107.5
readers to exercise discretion and regard the aforementioned × 13.5mm), although the eight available Ethernet ports for use
information with a pinch of salt. Still, if Inpai is correct, it sort of makes up for the increased size.
would seem that Intel is taking easy way out with its budget-

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Sony PlayStation 2 games
coming to Tegra 2 mobile
devices?
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/sony-playstation-2-games-coming-to-
tegra-2-mobile-devices-/11570.html
March 14th, 2011

With more Android devices being powered by dual-
In addition to its size (or lack of it), Logitec also claims that core Nvidia Tegra 2 processors, you can expect to see
the new Ethernet hubs are capable of energy savings of up to better resolution games available. And Sony Computer
82%, while 'N' versions of the LAN-SW/PS line of hubs can Entertainment will also be extending its PlayStation games for
even power themselves off a PC's USB port, thus making it these devices, and maybe PlayStation 2 games too.
suitable as a mobile Ethernet hub for establishing impromptu
LAN connections.

The Sony Xperia Play (formerly known as PlayStation Phone)
has attracted a lot of attention. Not just because it features a
similar PSP Go gaming controls, but also it is equipped with
the PlayStation Suite to offer excellent PlayStation gaming
experience.
Recently, Nvidia has announced that the PlayStation Suite will
not just be made available on the Xperia Play; it will also be
available to all future mobile devices running the Tegra 2 dual-
core processors.
Last but definitely not least, Logitec also claims that all the
hubs in its LAN-SW/PS series make use of Ethernet ports The PlayStation Suite is an upcoming software framework
which support automatic MDI and MDI-X switching, so users to provide downloadable PlayStation content and PlayStation
do not have to worry about having to bring both straight and gaming experiences for Android devices. Some of the titles
crossover cables in order to set up a working LAN connection. to look forward to include Wild Arms and Castlevania:
Symphony of the Night etc, and Xperia Play was the only
Prices for the new hubs are as follow: smartphone to offer this.
Because of the powerful performance of Tegra 2 dual-core
processor, it was said that the devices could also be able to run
PlayStation 2 games. This will no doubt be a good news for
Android users, especially when there aren't many emulators
out there that can run PS2 games very well.

Europe to get universal
smartphone charger
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/europe-to-get-universal-smartphone-
charger/11569.html

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March 14th, 2011 and as such the EU has reportedly deemed it fit to continue
its campaign to make sure that every single manufacturer
eventually plays nice with the universal charging port.
Curiously, Apple's name shows up in the list of original
signatories who have agreed to support the universal charging
standard in spite of having been using its own proprietary
cable for a long time already. Then again, the specifications for
How does the idea of being able to use a single universal the universal charger explicitly allow for the use of adaptors.
charger to power all the smartphones in the world sound like? Interesting.
Well, such an ideal solution might probably come much sooner
than we have expected it to: the EU has seemingly taken on
the initiative of rolling out such a charger, and several well-
known smartphone OEMs have reportedly agreed to make
their devices compatible with it.

US Nuclear experts deployed
to Fukushima
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/us-nuclear-experts-deployed-to-
fukushima/11567.html
We all love our smartphones for what they are capable of,
March 14th, 2011
but that fondness can, and usually quickly turns into one of
loathing when the aforementioned device decides to run out of While Japan is well prepared to brace itself against
battery juice at the most inconvenient moment possible, and earthquakes, the tsunamis which followed were responsible
the charger your friend uses is incompatible with your device. most of the damage done. As the Japanese pick themselves
Yep, that sounds like one of the most common ways to ruin up after the earthquake, Japan might be facing it's greatest
your entire day. challenge yet in a decade.
However, it seems that the EU is all too keen on ensuring The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission said that it has sent
that such situations never happen again, at least in its own two experts to Japan, where authorities were seeking to calm
territories. To that end, the EU Commission has rolled out an fears of a reactor meltdown. The 8.9-magnitude earthquake
initiative that will see the adoption of a universal charger for damaged the nuclear reactor's cooling systems, and workers
popular data-enabled smartphones sold in the region and is are now pumping seawater into the reactor in an attempt to
expected to be available for consumer use by the end of 2011. cool it down.
Authorities said that an earlier explosion was not due to a
meltdown. Instead, it was due to a buildup in gas pressure as
workers pour water onto the reactors.
The two experts sent are experts in boiling water reactors,
which are used at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Of course, this might be much ado over nothing, since the
aforementioned 'universal charger' consists of little more than
the standard micro-USB port which most smartphone OEMs
currently make use of for their devices today. However, not all
OEMs have adopted micro-USB as the charging port of choice, Boiling water reactor

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March 14th, 2011

A nuclear meltdown occurs when a severe failure of a
nuclear power plant system prevents proper cooling of the
reactor core. The nuclear core heats up to an extent that it
melts through its container. A meltdown is considered very
serious as radioactive materials could be released into the
environment.

Lost City of Atlantis Possibly
Found
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/lost-city-of-atlantis-possibly-
found/11568.html
More than a day after being by an earthquake and subsequent
March 14th, 2011
tsunamis, telecommunications systems in Japan remain
severely disrupted.
Users in a wide area of Eastern Japan are either unable to
access cellphone services at all or face difficulties in connecting
their calls as base stations are currently overwhelmed.
It looks like Atlantis, the legendary eighth continent on Japan's three major cellular carriers have sent mobile base
Earth, have been found. According to news, a U.S.-led research stations to the region to alleviate the situation as base stations
team may have found the lost city in southern Spain. Read on in the region were either damaged or destroyed. The base
to find out more. stations connect to the telecom network via satellite and are
able to provide coverage in a small radius. Retail outlets of the
cellular carriers are providing recharging services.
Internet services appear to be largely unaffected. Several
wireless internet hotspot providers are also doing their part in
disaster relief. Fon, Livedoor and Softbank has announced that
their networks and access points will be open to public access
and remain free-of-charge throughout the weekend. Doing so
enables communications through the internet.

Woman sells her first spot in
Apple iPad 2 queue for US$900
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/woman-sells-her-first-spot-in-apple-
Atlantis, the famous lost city of lore, might have been found in ipad-2-queue-for-us-900/11566.html
Southern Spain by a team of U.S.-led research team. Believed March 14th, 2011
to have been eliminated by a tsunami strong enough to wipe
out the city located 60 miles (roughly 97 kilometers) inland,
the team's findings will be unveiled in "Finding Atlantis", a
new National Geographic Channel special.
"This is the power of tsunamis," head researcher If the Apple iPad 2 is going to be selling at a store near you, will
Professor Richard Freund from the University of Hartford, you queue and later sell your spot for cash? Well, one college
Connecticut, told Reuters. In wake of the recent Japanese student did, after waiting in line for approximately 41 hours,
earthquake, the recent discovery stands as testament to the and for US$900.
fearsomeness of Mother Nature.

Japan phone networks remain
disrupted
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/japan-phone-networks-remain-
disrupted/11565.html

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US$900 was the price for the first spot in the queue for Apple
iPad 2, which college student Amanda Foote sold after being
in line at the Apple store in New York for 41 hours. And Foote
plans to use the money to but tickets for Lady Gaga's concert.
The buyer of the spot isHazem Sayen, an app developer, who
said that he wanted to bring the iPad 2 with him when he
leaves for his busienss trip; the Apple iPad 2 starts at US$499.
Apparently, Foote isn't the only one who is being paid for
her trouble: there are offers ranging from US$100 to US$999
to stand in line or sell their spot. (Looks like there's a good
market for this isn't it?).
Update : Pardon for the mistake, we missed out the bottom
part of the cooler which is about a slot thick so GeForce GTX
Japan Earthquake Shortens 590 is still a dual slot card. The lenght is 297mm which is
the day similar to its older counterpart GeForce GTX 295. Anyway, the
card is still slated for March 22nd launch. The performance
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/japan-earthquake-shortens-the-
driver closest to the launch is version 267.52 and you can find
day/11564.html
this string in the inf file : NVIDIA_DEV.1088.01 = "NVIDIA
March 14th, 2011
GeForce GTX 590". NVIDIA seems confident that this card
will win the Radeon HD 6990. Specs will be finalized next
week.

IT SHOW 2011 Coverage
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-coverage/11543.html
It may be unnoticable, but Friday's earthquake off the coast of March 14th, 2011
Japan did shorten the day by a tiny bit. Read on.
NASA geophysicist Richard Gross was able to calculate
that due to the shift in the Earth's mass after Friday's
earthquake, the Earth's rotation about it's own axis was sped
up by 1.6 microseconds. Shortening each Earth day by 1.6
microseconds.
IT Show Singapore 2011 is upon us, and needless to say there
are going to be lots of IT-related offers awaiting the bargain
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 hunters who have waited months for this day. As usual, VR-
Cooler Cover Exposed Zone headed down to the exhibition grounds at Suntec City
Exhibition and Convention Centre to bring you the coverage
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/nvidia-geforce-gtx-590-cooler-cover- of the event.
exposed/11563.html
March 14th, 2011

Update : Pardon for the mistake, we missed out the bottom
part of the cooler which is about a slot thick so GeForce GTX
590 is still a dual slot card. The lenght is 297mm which is
similar to its older counterpart GeForce GTX 295. Anyway, the
card is still slated for March 22nd launch. The performance
driver closest to the launch is version 267.52 and you can find
this string in the inf file : NVIDIA_DEV.1088.01 = "NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 590". NVIDIA seems confident that this card
will win the Radeon HD 6990. Specs will be finalized next
week.

The M1 booth can be located on level 2 Ballroom Foyer.

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The 1box available for rent from M1 with a minimum of 6
months subscription.

M1 also started to offer Internet TV services. With the '1box',
users can stream media, surf, shop and socialize all at the
comfort of their couch.

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IT SHOW 2011 - Babes
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011--babes/11552.html
March 14th, 2011

A picture speaks a thousand words therefore in this article, we
will let the pictures do the talking. Get ready...the show babes
of IT Show Singapore 2011.

M1 is bundling thier mobile broadband plans with Android
tablets.

M1 Broadband Offers
Fiber 25Mbps 50Mbps100Mbps
150Mbps200Mbps 1Gbps
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Monthly $39 $49 $59 $79 $99 $399
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500Mbps <3 <3
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Up To

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lovely the lovely show babes from Casio booth

Trend Micro babes are pretty too !

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i like her smile ^_^

Sony is hot and sexy

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lovely babe from A.C. Ryan ^^

her friend joins in

<3

hot razer babe with lovely keyboard
Did you manage to 'capture' any booth babes in IT Show
Singapore 2011 on your camera ? Share with us your photos
and we will be adding it to our booth babe article along with
ours.

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Credits will be given, based on your forum nickname. • GE
• Headphones Gallery : AKG, JVC, Shure
• HTC
• Iomega
IT SHOW 2011 Price Lists, • iSmart

Flyers, Brochures, Promotions • Jabra

Roundup • Joby
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/it-show-2011-price-lists-flyers- • Jubby
brochures-promotions-roundup/11502.html • Linksys
March 14th, 2011
• Lowepro
• Manfrotto
• McCoy : JooJoo, Gavio, Viliv, iTwin, DiVoom, Aiptek
• Nokia

Check out the latest IT SHOW 2011 Price List, Flyers, • Sony Playstation
Brochures, Promotions including brands like Acer, AC Ryan, • Sony Battery
ASUS, Blackberry, Brother, Canon, Cisco Linksys, Dell, D-
• Sanyo Battery
Link, Epson, Fujifilm, Fuji Xerox, HP, Lenovo, Lexmark,
LG, Microsoft, MSI, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Philips, • SingTel
Samsung, Seagate, Sony, Toshiba, Western Digital. • Targus
Newly Added IT SHOW 2011 Price List • Toshiba Portable HDD
If you are an exhibitor and would like your company's price
list/flyer to be on our site, then email us at press@vr- 12pm
zone.com.sg
• Acer
March 10th
• Altec Lansing
6pm
• Astone
• Aigo • ASUS
• Alcatel • Brother
• Apple • Canon
• Audio House • Edifier
• AVG • eGear
• Belkin • Fujifilm
• Blackberry • Fujitsu
• Case Logic • HP
• Casio • Lexmark
• Creative • LG
• Cybermind • Logitech
• Dell • M1
• Drobo • Norton
• Edimax • OKI
• Epson • Olympus
• Eubiq • Plantronics
• Freecom • Prolink
• Fujifilm • Samsung
• Gaincity • Sennhesier

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• SingTel • Fuji Xerox
• Sony • Garmin
• Sony Ericsson • Powerlogic
• TDK • Sensonic
• Viewsonic • Sonicgear
• Western Digital 12.00am
• Zyxel
• East Gear : Galactio, Powerex
• Go Rock
March 9th • McGear
8.30pm

• Hitachi
March 8th
• Imation 7.30pm
• Kingston
• EnGenuis
• Lexar
• Garmin ASUS
• Microsoft Hardware
• Razer
• Microsoft Xbox
• SMC
• Palit
• Sapphire 2.30pm
• Viewsonic • A4 Tech
• X-mini • Avira
• xShine • Cyberlink
6.30pm • Energizer
• ESET
• D-Link
• Kaspersky
• Filco
• KJC Tech : iTech, Mili, MLabs
• Thermalright, Noctua, Prolimatech
• Lau International : Clic, Hama, Kowa, Konus, Speed,
• Steelseries Vanguard, Velbon
3.30pm • Palladine
• Ranger
• Buffalo
• Marbella
• Wacom The Daily VR-Zone News
2.30pm Summary - 11 Mar 2011
Source: http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-daily-vr-zone-news-summary--11-
• A.C. Ryan mar-2011/11562.html
March 14th, 2011
• InFocus
• SanDisk

12.30pm

• Aztech
• MSI In today's news roundup: Kingston's high-speed, high capacity
HyperX T1 8GB (4 x 2GB) 2133MHz DDR3 memory kit gets
11.30am reviewed; Sapphire's Radeon HD 6870 FleX graphics card,
which comes with its own integrated DisplayPort adapter on
• Crazy Pricing
its PCB, gets reviewed; Samsung is reportedly planning to test

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production of 32-inch OLED television sets in the second half Description: Antec has been making computer enclosures for
of 2012; The annual Pwn2Own competition sees iOS's Safari as long as I can remember. When I think of popular computer
and RIM's Blackberry browser getting compromised, and The chassis, one case from Antec almost always comes to mind:
PS3 ban imposed on the Netherlands has finally been lifted their Sonata line of cases. Antec has provided Benchmark
Reviews the opportunity to review their latest iteration of their
Hardware News:
Sonata line, the Sonata IV. The Sonata IV is marketed as being
Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (4 x 2GB) 2133MHz DDR3 Memory a Quiet Mid Tower case. It aims to bring the Sonata line of
Kit Review @ Bigbruin.com cases up to date with such features as a front USB 3.0 port, a
Description: The Kingston HyperX T1 8GB (4 x 2GB) spot for a 2.5" SSD drive, and silicon grommets to reduce hard
2133MHz DDR3 memory kit is definitely worth considering drive vibration. Also included with the Sonata IV is a 620 watt
by those looking for a high speed, high capacity kit to take power supply. Can the Sonata IV live up to its predecessors and
their system to the next level. An XMP profile at 2133MHz the Antec name? Read the full review to find out...
makes the whole process extremely simple, and anyone with a
Antec Six Hundred Review - XSReviews
compatible motherboard should be up and running in no time.
Description: When it comes to building a killer rig, there are
Exceleram EP3001A 3 x 2 GB DDR3-1333 MHz CL9 review at many important components you have to consider, the case
Tweak.dk being a big one. You want a case that looks great, is quiet and
Description: The EP3001A modules have a speed of keeps all of your hardware nice and cool. With this in mind
DDR3-1333 MHz with CL9 timings, and a tRAS-value of today we look at the Antec Six Hundred.
24. The CRT-timing can be adjusted to 1T, which gives
Corsair Hydro series H60 Watercooling kit Review @
you extra performance. Exceleram have chosen to spare the
Madshrimps
heatsinks, to minimize the price. The overclocking potential
Description: I was surprised that Corsair launched another
is big, and by loosening the timings, it is possible to hit
complete liquid cooling model, the H60. The H50 being
speeds over DDR3-2000 MHz. We compare the modules in
perfect for tiny spaces and moderate cooling demands. The
various benchmark tests against kits from both Exceleram and
H70 was able to cope with our overclocked Gulftown setup,
Kingston.
crushing the H50's performance. It's beefier radiator and
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 FleX Video Card Review @ dual fan setup was a big step forward for higher cooling
Rage3D.com demands. Corsairs new H60 is the first new release of it's new
Description: Sapphire's Radeon HD 6870 FleX edition partnership with the CoolIT company.
integrates an active DisplayPort adapter onto the PCB to allow
BitFenix Shinobi Review @ Vortez
three non-DisplayPort monitors for Eyefinity gaming - while
Description: As tradition would have it, we are here again
retaining the two mini-DP outputs of the reference design.
with the first review of a new case from BitFenix, named
We check out single and crossfire HD 6870 performance in
Shinobi. Shinobi is a mid-tower case that differs from its
1080HD and Eyefinity 3 resolutions.
bigger brothers the Survivor and Colossus cases by bringing a
Thermaltake Jing CPU Cooler Review @Hi Tech Legion touch of sleekness and elegance to the table. Available in two
Description: The Thermaltake Jing CPU Cooler is variants - window version (being reviewed today) and none-
Thermaltake's newest addition into the silent operation window version this case features 2 pre-installed fans, tool-
market. The Jing is positioned to offer high performance less mechanisms throughout and of solid steel construction.
cooling with a noise level of only 16dBA. There are 41 0.5mm
Lamptron Fan-Atic 5-Channel Fan Controller Review @ Legit
large aluminum fins and 5 6mm heat-pipes. The fins, base,
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and heat-pipes are nickel plated for better heat transmission.
Description: The Lamptron Fan-Atic 5-channel fan controller
The Jing comes with 2 custom made fans for push/pull
controls 60W per each channel with 3 different voltage output
configuration.
- 12VDC, 5VDC, and Off, which correspond to Full RPM, Low
Xigmatek Loki CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews RPM, and Off setting on the fans connected to the controller.
Description: Xigmatek's Loki is a terrific little cooler that packs So you get full speed cooling capacity or low speed quietness
a lot of performance into a compact package that's easily at a flip of the switch. Read on to see how this fan controller
installed and should fit on just about any board and in most performs when we put it to the test!
cases. Widely available online for as little as $25 US, Loki is
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also very reasonable and represents an excellent value.
Samsung to begin test production of 32" OLED TVs in 2H
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2012, will start investing in a Gen-8 fab in 3Q 2011
FLC-3000 R2
Description: There are reports that Samsung plans to begin
Description: Many of today's users seem to look towards a
test production of 32" OLED TVs in the second half of 2012.
peaceful experience in front of the keyboard instead of the
The company will start to invest in Gen-8 OLED TV production
days when we thought having a computer that sounded like
lines in 3Q 2011. LG will be able to make 30" OLED TVs be
a hovercraft was cool. A few companies have made a name
the end of 2011, and (as we know already) plans a Gen-8 fab
for themselves by offering peripherals and devices that marry
for 2011. Sony meanwhile seems to be focusing on professional
performance with peace and quiet. Nexus thinks they have the
OLED monitors, and doesn't have any active consumer OLED
proper balance with their new FLC-3000 (R2).
TV program.
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