Archives for April 2007
Nokia's Series 80 platform to take a back seat
Damian Koh | Apr 05, 2007
As with every product and technology, it's only a matter of time either one reaches the end of its life cycle and retires from the scene.
If you don't already know, the upcoming Nokia E90 runs on the Series 60 platform instead of the Series 80 as seen on the earlier Communicators. In an aside at a recent press launch for the new E-Series mobile devices, Nokia representatives told CNET Asia that there won't be future developments on the S80 platform, though the Finnish company will still continue to support the operating system.
In an email query, Nokia wrote that the reason for the switch from the S80 on the 9300i to S60 on the E90 was because "the open platform [S60] gives consumers and business users more choice and provides a platform upon which new applications and innovation can be built".
Don't panic, though. If you still belong to the Communicator camp, Nokia has assured users that the company will continue to support the current Series 80-based devices throughout their life cycle.
Centrino Pro: vPro on your notebook
Darius Chang | Apr 05, 2007
Editors' note  :Based on the latest information, Intel has dropped the 3G SIM slot in favor of a WiMax radio. The article below has been updated. |
A faster wireless standard and virtualization are only a few of the new tricks which Intel's Centrino Pro is bringing to your business portable.
An extension of the desktop vPro branding, the Centrino Pro platform includes the fastest Wi-Fi radio to date, the Draft-N standard. The 965 series chipset is compatible with the latest Core 2 Duo processors, with options for an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 video card and WiMax radio. Other push factors for Centrino Pro systems include support for Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) and Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT).
Another interesting feature is the optional Intel Turbo Memory, which is supposed to decrease system startup time as well as increase performance twofold for frequently used applications. This actually based on the Robson technology previously covered, which uses a flash memory supplement to the hard drive for faster data access.
Canon releases hot models into the Singapore wild
Edvarcl Heng | Apr 05, 2007
It has been almost a month since the 83nd annual PMA International Convention and Trade show ended. But the products first seen at the show are only just trickling into Asia.
For starters, Canon showed off various digicam models like the camcorder-like PowerShot TX1 camera which is a 7.1-megapixel camera capable of HD video recording and what Canon claims to be the fastest dSLR to date, the EOS-1D Mark III. While the bulky dSLR on show is only a prototype, hands-on experience with the camera's 110 frame bursts (for JPEGs) proves its claim to speed demon fame. A Canon spokesperson hinted that the retail price for the EOS-1D Mark III would approximately be in the range of S$7,000 to S$8,000.
Canon also unveiled the M80, an 80GB photo storage device with media playback features that was first demo in the fourth quarter of 2006 as well as the PIXMA iP1880, an aesthetically sound photo printer at a budget price (S$109).
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Slug it out, while winning collectables
Philip Wong | Apr 04, 2007
For all you first person shooting wannabes and Resistance: Fall of Man fans, here's your chance to bag some free premiums and PlayStation 3 accessory while having some good ole fun online. Simply logon to the free PlayStation Network, fire up the shooter and select Ranked Games to get started. There's a minimum requirement of six players per session, though.
The online competition will run from now until April 9 and 54 lucky (savage, actually) winners will walk away with prizes such as Resistance 3D posters and souvenirs. The top dog scoring the highest total kills will be awarded with a USB headset and exclusive PS3 windbreaker.
More info hereLumiGram Luminous Fiber Optic Pillow Case
Juniper Foo | Apr 04, 2007
It's too pretty to nap on. Too weird to toss around for the pooch. Too luminous to get you any Zzzzs. Too expensive to toss in the wash. But what the heck. Just because it looks divine enough to impress your Yaya sisterhood of gals and knock the snooty socks off your Donald Trump-wannabe guests. Standard 1.5V replaceable batteries hidden inside powers the pillow for over 10 hours of dazzling, luminous effect in the dark. Simply electrifying!
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Price: 250 euros (US$332)
Availability: At LumiGram
Device: Battery-powered pillow
Specs: 45 x 45
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