by anyajulia | Apr 7, 2009 | Features, Tech Talk
A new batch of the MSI Wind U100 is now in the market, sporting a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280.
The usual specifications are kept while some are upgraded. The specifications that were retained are:
* Genuine Windows XP Home
* 10” Wide Screen Display, 1024x 600 resolution
* LED power-saving backlight technology
* Convenient Magnifying Capability
* Ergonomic Big-Size Keyboard and Touch Pad
* Built-in High Resolution Mega Pixels Webcam
* Built-in High-Performance 2 Channel Stereo Speakers, and Microphone
* 802.11b / g / n Wireless Lan with Bluetooth
* Comprehensive Multi-Media Application Interface
* 4 in 1 Card Reader (applicable to SD. MMC, MS, and MS Pro)
* 19-31.5 mm thick
The new batch of MSI Winds will have the following specifications:
* Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz
* 2GB RAM
* 250GB HDD
* 6-cell battery
Call PC Corner at (02) 723-1718 & 37 for the latest batch of MSI Wind netbooks.
Sources:
http://www.yugatech.com/blog/personal-computing/msi-wind-u100-with-atom-n280/
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=135&cat2_no=582&prod_no=1474
by anyajulia | Feb 23, 2009 | Features, Tech Talk
Having difficulty choosing a cellphone to suit your needs?
Try the Nokia 5630 XpressMusic. It is a new ultra-slim S60 handset that offers a superior entertainment experience by letting owners quickly and easily play music, videos, games, and shared content as well.
Its specifications are:
2.2 inches (240×320 pixels)
150 MB shared memory
up to 16GB via microSD (4GB included in package)
ARM 11 600 MHz CPU
3G/HSDPA, 10.2 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video, flash
front-facing camera for video calls
Stereo FM radio with RDS
3.5 mm AV jack
The handset is compatible with Nokia Music Store and also features Nokia’s innovative voice-controlled ‘Say and Play’ where owners can merely say the name of a favorite artist/song to automatically play it. It also comes with a complete N-Gage experience. Pictures or videos can be captured and shared via an online community, such as Flickr or Facebook.
It has a fairly fast CPU with the ARM 11 600MHz just suitable for the more power-hungry Nokia NGage games. Nokia is also adding phone-charging via USB port. Its estimated retail price will be $260 or Php 12,600.
Sources:
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/21373/nokia-5630-xpressmusic/
http://www.yugatech.com/blog/mobile/nokia-5630-xpressmusic/
by anyajulia | Feb 17, 2009 | Features, Headlines, Tech Talk
The XT2 provides an outstanding tablet experience. A high-performance system designed with intuitive input capabilities including a capacitive multi-touch screen and pen, the Latitude XT2 can work the way you want. With just a stroke of your fingertips, you can:
* scroll through large web pages
* zoom in on graphics, photos or online maps
* enlarge emails to aid reading
* close your screen
* collaborate in real-time
* and more
These gestures work in many business applications today, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Earth, Acrobat and others.
Processors:
Intel® Core™2 Duo ULV processor SU9400 (1.4GHz)
Memory:
up to 5GB (1x1GB on board, 1x4GB DIMM) DDR3 1066MHz
Preliminary Dimensions:
11.7″ x 8.7″ x 1.1″ (297×220.6×27.4mm)
Ports:
1394, USB 2.0 (x2, one powered), USB 2.0/eSATA, VGA, RJ-45, Audio
Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista®
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-latitude-xt2?c=us&cs=RC956904&l=en&s=hied
by anyajulia | Feb 2, 2009 | Features, Tech Talk
Acer plans to phase out the 8.9 version of the Acer Aspire One as it has already stopped shipping of these versions. It focuses now on its upcoming 10.1 inch version, that has yet to be released this February 2009. The new Aspire One will be unveiled at the computer show CES 2009.
Details are appearing regarding the new 10” Acer Aspire One netbook. Its specifications are the basically the same with the 8.9 version aside from some alterations made, which are:
* a 10.1” display screen(1024 x 600 resolution)
* removal of those pesky trackpad-flanking mouse buttons
* Intel Atom N280
* multi-card reader
* options for 3G and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
* Windows XP OS
* No onboard memory
* a single 2 GB DIMM slot
* 6-cell battery
It is rumored to be priced around $399 or Php 18,880.68
Sources:
http://www.aspireoneuser.com/2009/01/03/new-acer-aspire-one-with-10-inch-display-to-be-unveiled-at-ces-2009/
http://www.slashgear.com/10-inch-acer-aspire-one-just-399-1430334/
http://macles.blogspot.com/2009/01/acer-aspire-one-101.html
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/03/more-10-inch-acer-aspire-one-rumors-trickle-out/
http://www.yugatech.com/blog/personal-computing/acer-aspire-one-goes-10/
by anyajulia | Jan 22, 2009 | Headlines, Major Events, Tech Talk
A nasty worm has wriggled into millions of computers and continues to spread. This worm, popularly known as “Conficker” or “Downadup”, has infected more than nine million computers by Tuesday and is spreading at a rate of one million machines daily.
Though this worm has yet to do noticeable damage, it has been debated that maybe it is impotent and is just waiting to detonate, or is a test – run by cybercriminals.
It is a self-replicating program, which takes advantage of networks or computers that isn’t updated with the security patches for Windows RPC Server Service.
It infects machines through the Internet or by hiding in USBs carrying data from one computer to another. Once in a computer it digs deep, setting up defenses that make it hard to extract.
Click here for full article.
by anyajulia | Jan 5, 2009 | Features, Tech Talk
The “DUO”, a wireless digital pen mouse , is an innovative convergence product which provides both mouse and pen functions on all usual laptop and desktop computers at the most economical price level. This kit makes your laptop LCD screen or PC display monitor into a touch screen almost instantly.
Its specifications for function are :
OS: Windows XP or above (Windows Vista Home Premium recommended for full utilization of pen functions)
Memory: 512 MB or more
CPU : Pentium 500 MHz or higher
Usable System : USB 1.1 or higher
Web Browser : Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Mail Client Support : MAPI
Bundle Software: DUO Office Annotator, DUO Board, Setup Utilities
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