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Logitech reinvents the wheel
Darius Chang | Aug 24, 2006
After two years of research, Logitech claims that its latest range of mice will revolutionize onscreen navigation. According to the peripheral manufacturer, "on average, people have six applications open on their computer at any one time, and the active window switches or new windows open every 50 seconds in an eight hour day. To navigate the vast content at their disposal, people spin their mouse’s scroll wheel approximately 26ft in an 8 hour day".
The Logitech MX revolution and its smaller notebook-friendly VX Revolution sibling are wireless mice which incorporate the new MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel. It has two modes: The free-spin option allows the wheel to spin freely for faster document navigation, and the normal click-to-click scrolling method offers greater precision. The proprietary SmartShift Technology works with the scroll wheel and sets the most appropriate mode automatically depending on the active application.
The Touch-to-Search button initiates an Internet search on the highlighted word or phrase. The Document Quick-Flip, which is available only on the MX Revolution, simplifies navigation between documents across several programs.
The VX Revolution is slightly smaller and uses a USB receiver that can be stored in the body. Both models are expected to hit retail stores in October, with a list price of S$179 (US$117.76) for the MX Revolution and S$129 (US$84.87) for the VX Revolution.
Microsoft and Razer join hands
Darius Chang | Aug 24, 2006
Razer, well-known for its gaming-centric peripherals, has tied up with Microsoft to produce gaming mice. Habu, a Japanese pit viper, is the name of the first-born from this collaboration.
If the new gaming mouse gives a distinct sense of deja vu, that's because it's basically a Razer Copperhead with a slightly modified body. Sporting the same 2,000dpi sensor, the Habu differentiates itself by adding an adjustable plate that allows the two thumb buttons to be customized.
It will be available in stores worldwide from October for an estimated list price of US$69.95 (S$110.05).
Logitech ChillStream PC controller
Juniper Foo | Aug 24, 2006
If you're already a user of the Cool Fan Mouse, chances are you're afflicted by the Web surfer sweaty palm syndrome, particularly prone to strike when trawling the Net for certain, ahem, free pictures. In which case, you're also going to need a fan-cooled gamepad. Nyko may have pioneered the idea with its AirFlo controllers some time back. But, hey, it's free enterprise, and Logitech's ChillStream makes no bones that it's a PC gaming controller with built-in blower to chill overheated players. Had John Steinbeck thumped out his novel using a fan-based mouse, who knows... Of Mice and Fans?
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Via CNET Alpha blogs
Price: US$40
Availability: In September
Device: PC gaming controller
Basic specs: Two analog sticks, four-way D-pad, two sets of front trigger controls, USB, switch to adjust the fan to low, high and off
Patch all, or don't patch at all
Darius Chang | Aug 23, 2006
If you are running the latest version of Internet Explorer on the older Windows Service Pack 1 (SP1) version, be warned. According to CNET News.com, the recent MS06-042 security update for Internet Explorer 6.0 introduces a serious new security flaw for systems which do not have the latest Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP installed.
Released as a solution to browser crash issues, the MS06-042 update may result in a "buffer overrun" problem that could be exploited by hackers. Those with Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 are not affected. For those who insist on keeping their older SP1 version, Microsoft suggests disabling the use of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) version 1.1 in the browser.
Dell Dimension embraces AMD
Darius Chang | Aug 18, 2006
It all began when Dell, previously retailing only Intel boxes, started to offer AMD's Opteron processors in its server lineup. Today, the Round Rock, Texas, manufacturer announced that it is expanding its relationship with the California chip maker by putting AMD processors in the Dimension desktop series. According to Dell, the first AMD-based systems are slated to retail in September. Coincidentally, the first Intel-based Core 2 Duo PCs are expected to hit in stores during the same time frame.
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