StarHub, Huawei to launch first HSPA+ network in APAC

Singapore telco StarHub today announced that it will be introducing Asia-Pacific's first HSPA+ network in Singapore. This mobile broadband service, which will allow customers to enjoy surfing speeds of up to 21Mbps, will be a joint partnership with telecom solutions provider Huawei.

The new service, when launched in end April 2009, will possibly be the fastest mobile broadband network in our region. HSPA+ is the enhanced version of HSPA, with theorectical downlink speeds of up to 28Mbps and uplink speeds of 11.5Mbps. Current HSPA networks, such as StarHub's MaxMobile plan (about S$50/month), typically offers Web access speeds of up to 7.2Mbps for downlinks and 2Mbps for uplinks.

According to a StarHub representative, the HSPA+ service is targeted at both consumer and business users. It is expected to come with a monthly subscription of slightly over S$100 (US$71.83), although the actual figure is expected to be much lower after bundle packages and discounts. The Huawei USB dongle (pictured) needed to achieve the 21Mbps speed will cost around S$300 (US$215.50) on its own, before bundling discounts.
Read more »

Apple to host WWDC in early June

Apple has set the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, to be held once again in San Francisco during June.

The company will host about 5,000 engineers in San Francisco's Moscone West convention center the week of June 8 through June 12. Some Apple developers were starting to get nervous that Apple had yet to confirm the dates in order for them to make travel plans.
Read more »

Dell: Global PC demand "steady"

Dell founder and Chief Executive Michael Dell appeared optimistic about the PC market during a speech given in China Thursday, according to a Bloomberg report.

Speaking about the global market, he said, "Week on week, the demand for PC sales has been steady." He added that he anticipates "encouraging" demand from US consumers, though he did not provide detail as to why. Research firm IDC said it expects global PC shipments to drop 4.5 percent during 2009.
Read more »

Alienware to arrive in Q2

During the launch of the Dell Adamo in China, the company's VP of consumer business Michael Yang revealed that the Alienware lineup will reach the Asia-Pacific region soon.

Alienware started out as a premium manufacturer for high-end gaming systems. It was acquired by Dell in 2006 and still makes a range of high-performance desktop and notebook computers for gamers. Its business has remained mainly in the US, but an earlier report indicated that the company has intentions to appear in many other countries in the later part of 2009.

Gamers who can afford Alienware's expensive and over-the-top machines will not have to wait that long as Yang told journalists that it would be available throughout Asia Pacific in Q2 this year. No other details were announced, so we don't know which notebook or desktop models will be made available. But it's already the end of Q1, so we can expect to hear more regarding this very soon.

Urgent: 17-inch MacBook Pro 2009 user download this now

For users of the latest 17-inch MacBook Pro, take note. If you tend to use more of the discrete Nvidia GeForce 9600M GPU, you might have noticed that the Apple notebook often overheats which results in LCD errors.

Common symptoms include distorted displays or vertical lines. But even if you are fortunate enough not to experience such issues, download the firmware update anyway to prevent potential problems. The instructions are found on Apple's support Web site.

Crave is...

The name says it all. Crave is our blog about cool gadgets and other crushworthy stuff.

Drop us an email if you have tips or suggestions.

Crave for...

» Mobile Phones (2154)

» Digital Cameras (948)

» Notebooks (1206)

» PC & Peripherals (1278)

» Handhelds (579)

» Printers (78)

» Home AV (1100)

» Music & Play (873)

» Gadgets (1446)

» Future Tech (379)

» Green Tech (166)

» Lifestyle (142)

» Luxury (22)

» Home Appliances (56)

» Cars (97)

» Games and Gear (226)

» Software (83)

» Web (89)

Previously...

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

Hot Topics

Subscribe to
Crave

What's Hot

apple apple inc. apple iphone apple ipod asia battery camera game google inc. iphone microsoft corp. microsoft windows mobile phone photograph singapore smart phone software sony corp. video

Today on CNET |  Reviews |  Crave |  Blogs |  CNET TV |  Digital Living |  Downloads