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Asus FastBoot reduces 64-bit Windows 7 boot time

Darius Chang | Nov 11, 2009

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Though Windows 7 claims to boot faster than its predecessor, that is still not fast enough for some. The Lenovo Enhanced Experience uses extensive optimization on the system drivers, BIOS and third-party applications to decrease boot time, and now Asus FastBoot to do the same.
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Troll Touch adds touchscreen to Apple and Dell panels

Darius Chang | Nov 10, 2009

Sick of waiting for an Apple tablet? Tired of having Windows 7 users show off their multitouch touchscreen programs? Well, Troll Touch is here to save the day, though you must be ready with a big wad of cash.
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Atom chipset getting a refresh at CES 2010

Scott Stein | Nov 10, 2009

With CES coming in January and Windows 7 computers already everywhere to be found, a casual observer might assume that Vegas' annual consumer electronics extravaganza might not be as exciting for laptops. For Netbooks, at least, that seems to be completely untrue. Although Netbooks have seen an across-the-board upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 and, in some instances, boosts like HD-resolution screens, added RAM and Nvidia GPUs, Netbooks still tend to run variants of the same N270/280 Atom processor we've seen since 2008.
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ZiiLabs announces full-HD capable processor

John Chan | Nov 09, 2009

Creative's ZiiLabs today announced the ZMS-08 processor, its third-generation product that brings 1080p H.264 decoding to the table. According to ZiiLabs' specifications page, the second-generation ZMS-05 is capable of H.264 720p decoding at 8Mbps, while the new chip does H.264 1080p at 40Mbps.

This chip is powered by a 1GHz Arm Cortex processor. It is targeted at media-rich applications, yet is supposed to have low power requirements. ZiiLabs does not make any consumer products itself but intends for the ZMS-08 to be used by manufacturers in devices such as Web tablets, Netbooks and smartphones. The company says it is working with partners currently but there hasn't been any product announcement from third-party manufacturers as yet.
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HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje launches in Singapore

Darius Chang | Nov 06, 2009

If you have been eyeing the latest fashion Netbook from HP, the wait is over. The Palo Alto company is retailing the HP Mini by Studio Tord Boontje exclusively through StarHub's retail network. Based on the HP Mini 110, this limited edition model has an interesting top cover that uses HP 3d Imprint technology to give a layered effect to the design. But here's the catch. You'll need to sign up for either the MaxOnline Premium Plus home broadband plan or subscribe to MaxMobile Elite HSDPA+ for two years to get the minilaptop free. Current Starhub users in the Hub Club and Home Hubbing Pack can get a unit for S$699 (US$504.44).
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