One cable TV, eight times the soccer mania!
Philip Wong | May 08, 2008
Psst! Singapore's StarHub is going to simulcast eight Barclays Premier League matches live this coming Sunday for its cable TV Sports Group subscribers. That’s eight times the soccer action and a convenient click away for minute updates on the latest teams' scores and ranking. These will be aired at 10pm, including Wigan Athletic versus Manchester United in HD on HD SHOWCASE channel. Repeat telecasts are available, too, in case you missed those magic seconds while busily toggling between channels.
That's not all. Non Sports Group customers will also have a complimentary go at the Chelsea vs. Bolton match on its Preview channel. If you're a diehard soccer fan and a cable customer, high time to stock up on beers and chips for the games this weekend. Before we sign off, do try to be a wee bit considerate to your poor neighbors. You know that deafening "GOAL" lion roar echoing throughout the estate?
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Fashionable custom gadget cases
John Chan | May 08, 2008
Accessorizing tech gadgets is an addiction, and sometimes can be a chore as well. Finding the right bag, sleeve, case or even screen protector for your music player or notebook can be a harder decision than choosing the device being protected. Here's another one to add to the decision-making process--Fabrix, a made-in-Singapore brand of cases for tech products.
Fabrix seems to have its focus on design. By that, we mean the printed design, not the way its cases are made. For example, all its iPod cases are slip cases, which mean you have to remove the player to view a video or to change the volume--a no-no for users who'd rather not ever have to fiddle with their protective gear.
What Fabrix has going for it though, are the many designs available. On one end of the spectrum, you have professional-looking solid, two tone-colors. On the other end, you have a whimsical polka dot pattern. What's more, even if your notebook, say, a ThinkPad X300, is not listed as one of its laptop case sizes, you can just key in your model and corresponding dimensions and Fabrix will make one for you that'll fit. That'll ensure a snug fit because as we all know, a generic 13.3-inch notebook case will always be a little loose so as to accommodate all devices with that screen dimension.
If you are one of those who would rather die than be caught wearing the same piece of clothing as someone else, then this company's limited run of notebook and iPod cases might just tickle your fancy. Fabrix will be collaborating with some Singapore-based artists to create this batch of cases and should be available in the coming months. Meanwhile, check out some of the limited-edition designs available from its shop. For close-up photos or to buy one, visit its Web site. Prices start from S$25.90 for an iPod case.
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The Magic Wheel rolls around
Darius Chang | May 08, 2008
What do you get when you decide that a bicycle needs only one main wheel while declaring that the seat and handles are useless? You get the Magic Wheel, which functions like a foot scooter but looks a little like an Andy Warhol installation art work.
We first spotted this odd transportation device while on our way to lunch and our first thought was that this was a little too late for an April Fools' joke. But shockingly, we found out it's an actual product and not a candid camera moment. Despite its unusual design, the distributor claims that it takes only a couple of hours to master the Magic Wheel. At S$349 (US$229.61) a piece, it costs as much as a full-fledged mountain bike and a lot more than a skate scooter. Though it doesn't look as irritating (or deadly) as Heelys and takes up less space than a bicycle, give us a pair of roller blades anytime.
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Hitachi hawks a 320GB notebook drive
Erica Ogg | May 08, 2008
Following Fujitsu, Hitachi is now stepping up to the plate with its 320GB hard drive for notebooks that also spins at 7,200rpm.
The 2.5-inch Travelstar 7K320 can read and write data at 7,200rpm, which is the fastest spin speed for drives currently on the market.
Hitachi is the third-largest producer of hard disk drives in the world, with 17.3 percent share of the market. The leader is Seagate Technology, which owns more than a third of the hard drive space.
Battery life is often a concern with faster spinning drives, but Hitachi claims it has improved this drive's battery performance by 22 percent over its previous versions. It sucks up 1.8 watts of power when reading/writing data (the same as its 5,400rpm drive) and uses 0.8 watts when idling, versus the 5,400's 0.55 watts.
Hitachi's director of consumer and commercial hard drives, Larry Swezey, said with the release of the Travelstar 7K320, Hitachi "fixed the stumbling block" for 7,200rpm drives. Namely, that they couldn't hold the same capacity as drives that spin at 5,400rpm.
Fujitsu announced its version back in March, but says its customers won't get the drives until June. So, if Hitachi is quick about it, it could beat it to the punch. We'll see--Hitachi says it's drives are being built in the factory right now, and will be available to its customers later this month.
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