Archives for April 2006
HP recalls notebook batteries
Darius Chang | Apr 21, 2006
A batch of faulty batteries manufactured
between January 1 and January 10 last year, according to HP,
were
the cause of 20 incidents that resulted in 11 cases of minor property
damage and one occurrence of injury. As a result, the
California-based
manufacturer is offering a free replacement battery to affected users.
Which batteries are
affected?
Eight-cell
batteries from the following notebook series with barcode labels
beginning with L3 require replacement.
- HP Pavilion dv1000
- Compaq Presario V2000
- Compaq M2000
- HP Pavilion xe2000
- HP Compaq nx4800
Stop using the battery immediately, though you may still continue to operate the notebook with the AC adapter. Contact HP using either the HP Mobile Battery Pack Replacement Program Web site or your region's respective HP Customer telephone support.
It will take seven to 10 business days for the replacement battery to arrive. Place your faulty cell into the provided prepaid return package which will be sent to HP for proper disposal.
Please note that while the HP Web site requests for the faulty cell be discharged before returning to the company, we do not recommend using the battery at all.
What if I suspect my notebook is damaged due to the battery?
As these notebook models are relatively new, you can send the unit back to HP for diagnosis. However, HP Asia-Pacific has assured that the fault is isolated to the battery and should not affect other component in the unit.
Alpha is the name
Damian Koh | Apr 21, 2006
It all makes sense: First the brand, then the product. If you still have no idea what we're talking about, the upcoming Sony dSLR has been revealed under the Alpha brand. And that's before we see the first unit making its rounds.
According to the press release, consumers can expect to see the first digital SLRs from the Japanese corporation rolling out in the next couple of months. The new lineup will be compatible with the Maxxum/Dynax mount systems, so it's good news for Konica Minolta users out there who wish to change their camera bodies and yet still retain their old lenses.
Nothing much else was revealed, but those interested can log onto the brand's Web site for more information. Until then, we all wait.
Flash drives with micro pump
Juniper Foo | Apr 21, 2006
Here's a hoot from Russian designer Dima Komissarov. Probably borrowing from the idea of our friendly pufferfish and even the Reebok Pump, these Flashbags literally swell up with the amount of data they take on. Just like that, you can estimate with the naked eye how much more information you can dump into your USB drive. Now why didn't anyone think of this sooner?
More inflatable Flashbag series from Komissarov's idea bag:
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Via CNET News.com
Price: N.A.
Availability: Still pending patent
Device: USB flash drive
Basic specs: N.A.
Palm Treo Hollywood images sighted
Reuben Lee | Apr 20, 2006
While the Web has been buzzing with news of the upcoming Treo 700p, images of another Palm device have started circulating on the Internet. Pictures of the Treo Hollywood (codename), announced earlier by Palm's CEO as one of the new smart phones for 2006, have appeared on several forums and blogs, including the Treonauts site.
From the circulated photos, the Treo Hollywood would appear to sport a thinner form factor and antenna-less design. Speculations are rife that the Hollywood will run Windows Mobile 5.0 and feature a 300MHz processor, 128MB flash memory, 64MB of RAM, a 240 x 240-pixel display, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. So far, Palm has not breathed a word on whether the Treo 700p or Hollywood will be making its way to Asia anytime soon.
Motorola to launch another 3G phone
Reuben Lee | Apr 20, 2006
The E1070, due to reach Singapore retail shelves from April 21, will be the latest 3G-enabled camera-phone from the world's no. 2 mobile maker. The clamshell, coming shortly after the RAZR V3x, will feature a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback, a 2-inch QVGA display and an expandable microSD slot.
The E1070 has been priced to go at S$428 (US$281.58) with operator contract and S$528 (US$347.37) without.
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