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Sony Introduce Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX

This is the latest in an endless line of Memory Stick products that Sony continue to produce, the Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX is said to be designed for high performance HD camcorders and digital cameras.

The Sony PRO-HG Duo HX achieves maxim performance thanks to an 8-bit parallel interface Read more

Samsung Acquisition talks with SanDisk

Samsung Electronics Co. were looking at a number of ways of tying up with SanDisk Corp. The electronics giant is even considering a possible acquisition of SanDisk, the world’s largest flash-memory card maker.

Analysts have said that if Samsung push this acquisition, it could help Samsung reduce the amount of royalties that they have to pay out to SanDisk. The acquisition could also allow Korean electronics giant to have a much tighter control over the memory market.

SanDisk currently get most of their chips from a joint venture that it has with Toshiba Corp., although Samsung are one of their suppliers. At this moment, the global memory-chip market seems to be suffering from an oversupply, a result of the global economy.

Source – The Wall Street Journal

Patriot Release 4GB DDR3 PC3-16000 Viper Low-Latency Memory

Patriot Memory, a global provider of premium quality memory module and flash memory solutions, today unveiled their 4GB DDR3 2000MHz low latency Viper series memory kit. The newest addition to Patriot’s Viper series, the 2000MHz kit boasts both high-density and high-frequency, enhancing overclocking capabilities for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike on today’s latest DDR3 platforms Read more

iBUYPOWER launches new Paladin 998 performance gaming desktop

iBUYPOWER, known for it’s innovative and powerful gaming PCs, is excited to launch its newest gaming rig – the Paladin 998. Housed in a Cooler Master Haf Gaming case, the new Paladin 998 packs a powerful punch with an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor (Q9550), 4GB DDR-3 1333 memory and a 500GB SATA-2 7200 rpm hard drive Read more

ATP PhotoFinder mini geo-tags photos: no software

ATP have introduced the new PhotoFinder mini, the device is able to geo-tag all of your photos without the need for complicated software. This is a great feature for those who have always struggled to use the software.

It is simple to use the PhotoFinder mini, just switch it on while taking pictures then insert your card into the memory card slot, it will then automatically geo-tag your photos.

ATP PhotoFinder mini is compatible with most digital cameras and memory card brands. Once the ATP PhotoFinder mini has tagged your photos, you are then able to use them with any GPS compatible photo software.

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The 3X3 Great White, the world’s fastest PC

If you are looking for the fastest PC system ever made, then you need to get your hands on the 3X3 Great White, it’s without any doubt the most unsurpassed/fastest PC system to be designed and built out of Scan. You will not see anything like the Great White with the most cutting edge consumer innovation and hardware; you will be amazed how much development has been put into this single system.

The 3X3 Great white has been built around its NVIDIA SLI Main board, with top components such as, Corsair Dominator memory, Triple SLI NVIDIA overclocked graphics and, Intel CPUs and that’s just for starters. All the components are configured to run inside the 3X3 modified chrome chassis and have its very own incomparable cooling system.

Recently in CustomPC, they quoted - “Combined with the image editing and multitasking test results, the Great White scored 1,772 overall, making it the fastest commercially available PC ever!”
The 3X3 Great White does come with a very steep price tag, are you seated? It’s priced at £9,507.39 excluding VAT and £11,171.18 including VAT.

Read the full article on 3xs.scan.co.uk

Microsoft IE8 Beta 2: twice the RAM as Firefox

With the news about Microsoft IE8 Beta 2, there have been so many tests now with the new browser and you will be amazed at some of the results. One of the shocking discoveries was the fact that Internet Explore 8 Beta 2 uses about twice as much ram as Firefox.

It seems that the new IE needs double the system memory as the Mozilla equivalent; this will get the Firefox fans talking.

Computer World have also noted that the new IE uses twice as much RAM as its predecessor, IE7. IE8 also uses almost three times as many threads. We just hope that Microsoft are able to fix this problem, it they do not then there is no chance of Microsoft taking people away from Firefox.

Samsung X360 could it beat Apple’s MacBook Air?

As fashion models try to squeeze down to a size zero, the computer giants are also joining in the craze, Samsung have announced their new ultra-thin laptop and hopes to push Apple and HP off the top slot of the world thinnest laptops.

It seems everyone is at it, slimming down was hot news with the television manufacturers as well. But Samsung stole the limelight by unveiling the X360 it the IFA in Berlin, the X360 is not to be mistaken for the Lenovo’s X300 range. The Samsung X360 model weighs in at just 1.27kg, which is a lighter than the Apple MacBook Air which weighs in at 1.36kg, plus the X360 has a 13.3 inch screen.

Not only does this mean machine look and feel fantastic, the X360 is reported to have 3 USB ports, a 34mm express card slot, a built-in HDMI connection and VGA output.

If we take a look inside the X360 we find an Intel Centrino 2 processor, 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 02.11a/b/g/n wireless connectivity and a integrated 1.3 megapixel camera, not forgetting the Ethernet socket and 7-in-1 memory card reader.

Samsung tell us that the X360 is capable of lasting 6-10 hours on a single charge, when we asked when we can get our mitts on one of these, they told us that it’s expected to be from September, unfortunately price was not available, as always we will post this information when we get it.

Source: pocket-lint

Sandisk Clip 2GB MP3 Player

The Sandisk Clip 2GB MP3 Player manages to produce big sound from such a small device, the player comes with a host of features all with one thing in mind, total music enjoyment.

The Sandisk Clip 2GB MP3 Player has a clip on it, so you are able to clip it to your belt which is better than trying to force it in to your pockets. Read more

Samsung new digital photo frames with Wi-Fi

If you are looking for a new LCD digital photo frame then look no further, Samsung have just released four new LCD digital photo frames, between 8-to-10 inches in size, not only that but two of the frames actually have Wi-Fi connectivity. All frames offer Samsung’s starlight touch controls, these combine with on-screen touch controls and all the frames are encased in a glossy black bezel.

The 8-inch models consist of the SPF-85H and Wi-Fi-enabled SPF-85V, while the 10-inch versions are the SPF-105P and the wireless SPF-SPF105V.

What’s so great about the picture frames is that they can interface with a PC or notebook for use as a secondary monitor, through Samsung’s USB-based UbiSync port. The 10-inch frames have a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels display area, while the 8-inch models offer an 800 by 600 pixels.

Both the 8 inch and 10 inch frame without the Wi-Fi feature 1GB of internal flash storage, while the wireless versions have 64MB. But you can connect to Widows Live Spaces photo sharing over 802.11b/g. In addition, they utilize InfoLink to connect with USA Today RSS feeds and Frame Channel on the Wi-Fi models which is pretty amazing.

All of these Samsung digital frames can use MMC, SD, MemoryStick and XD memory cards, plus USB memory sticks. You can use a rechargeable battery on the wireless 8-inch and both 10-inch for more exact placement this comes as standard on these models.

Will the cost of these digital frames shock you? Well Samsung is selling the SPF-85H and 85V for $130 and $200 respectively, while the SPF-105P and 105V are priced at $200 and $290, we think they are worth it.

Source: electronista

LG PG7000 plasma will be available in 50 and 60 inch

LG have been using the IFA for lots of their new product announcements, and of course they couldn’t resist refreshing our memories on the latest plasma screen from LG the PG7000.

Already announced this year and thought to be released in July, LG decided to give us a bit more information, the look of this TV being slick and sleek, it actually looks more like a sheet of dark tinted glass than a TV.

You can purchase the TV in two sizes either a 50 inch or 60 inch, it has a 1080p full HD panel that has a colour depth of 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. So if you want your blacks to look black rather than dark grey then this is the TV for you.

If you want to watch the TV for more extended periods and be comfortable in doing so, then you can as this plasma features a 100Hz refresh rate and .001ms response time, meaning the TV can keep up with fast moving games, movies and sport with no blur. These features also eliminate flicker, so your eyes will feel better and not so strained.

You can chose between different AV modes on the LG, allowing you to chose a specific mode for what you are watching, for example movies or games, the LG will adjust to give you the best viewing experience possible.

You can connect several devices to your TV, including Bluetooth connectivity, USB and a memory card reader - completely plug and play. Four HDMI 1.3 ports also provide enough connections for a number of high-definition sources.

You also get LG’s Voice technology is included as standard on the PG7000, which basically modifies the sound balance to emphasise human voices and cut through the background noise. We are still waiting for the full spec and pricing information, but as always we will keep you informed as and when we receive it.

Source: pocket-lint

XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+: Overclocked Graphics Card

Here we have the XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+ Graphics Card, for those of you who are in the know you will understand that the 9800 GTX+ is just an overclocked version of the 9800 GTX.

For those of you who would like to know a little more about this graphics card, then Tweaktown have done an extensive review on it. Here are some of their final thoughts on what they thought of the XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+. Read more

TrekStor launches the vibez Flash MP3 player at IFA

TrekStor, the leading manufacturer of high quality MP3 players, external hard drives and USB sticks, is launching its TrekStor vibez Flash MP3 player at this year’s IFA in Berlin (TrekStor Entertainment Hall; Hall 10.1). The company is also unveiling the i.Beat organix 2.0 and i.Beat nova.

The TrekStor vibez Flash adds flash memory technology to the award winning TrekStor vibez, to make this MP3 player even more robust. The player comes with a music library, and integrated DJ mode that can automatically suggest songs based on previous listening habits. Its cross-fading function allows users to smoothly switch from one track to the next. The MP3 player comes with 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of storage capacity. In addition, the new TrekStor vibez Flash is DRM9 and DRM10 compatible, enabling users to play music purchased over the Internet. Read more

Olympus Stylus 1050 SW, 1040 and SP-565 UZ Cameras

When it comes to stylish point and shoot cameras, Olympus have the edge thanks to innovation around the UI. Their new Stylus 1050 SW has a durable design, and is due for release in October for about $300.

This feature packed model can even take a drop from 5-feet (that’s about 1.5-meters), and can still work in temperatures as low as 14 degrees F (which is -10 centigrade), it can also be submerged under water to 10-feet deep or about 3-meters.

It has 10.1-megapixels with 3x Optical Zoom and 5x Digital Zoom Seamless to 15x, and a 2.7-inch display.Olympus’s new feature called Tap Control which is motion-driven, it enables you to tap a couple of times on either of the sides top or back to change the camera’s modes which is a great idea.

This camera designed for everyday life particularly those with kids, and has the usual in-built feature’s like Face Detection which tracks up to 16 faces which is good for portraits and group shots. Perfect Fix In-Camera Editing lets you resize, insert into frames and various other text options.

Digital Image Stabilization and the memory is more versatile in this latest model, it takes Olympus’s standard XD-Picture Card but will also come equipped with an adapter, which will enable microSD memory cards to be used, which is better as they are much cheaper to buy.

View more Digital Camera’s or read more on this post via Engadget

Hands-on: Palit Radeon HD 4850 Sonic Graphics Card

This is the Palit Radeon HD 4850 Sonic graphics card with some ramped up clock speeds; it’s a nice HD 4850 with a decent aftermarket cooler and a high clock speed. If only Palit did a bit more with the memory clock, there’s no doubt it would have been able to shine a bit brighter.

Tweak Town have given this graphics a 18 page hands-on review, and in their final thoughts they said “There’s no doubt that we’re going to see more and more HD 4850s with aftermarket cooling hit the market. The Palit is a nice little option that comes with a decent cooler, which helps keeps temps down whilst offering a decent overclock on the core Read more

Microsoft Photosynth overwhelmed by demand

Overload for Microsoft Photosynth within hours of launching this new 3D photo manipulation software, completely overloaded with people all trying to use the software.

Luckily the guys at Microsoft had it up and running again by 7pm. But it has been said in a Live Labs Blog from Microsoft that the site Photosynth.com is on a special static/read-only mode for now.

The blog was updated at 4.50pm Thursday, were Microsoft said they were close to resolving the issue and that they would be back up shortly. If you went onto the site before 7pm yesterday you would have been greeted with a message saying that “The Photosynth site is a little overwhelmed just now,”
Finally at 6.40pm Microsoft said that the service was restored, and that Photosynth.com is back online.

If you don’t know what the hell we are talking about with photosynth.com then where have you been? Photosynth.com is the new software that automatically stitches together digital images and re-created a three-dimensional walk through style image, basically it allows you to see you photo’s as if you were back and reliving the memory.

You basically connect to photosynth.com, up load your photos, and with the help of the software and your imagination manipulate them to create the almost virtual 360-degree image.

Source: Computerworld

Full Details on Palm Treo Pro Smartphone

Yesterday we posted a video of the Palm Treo Pro and some leaked information on the phones features, but today we can confirm all the specifications thanks to a Palm release.

The Palm Treo Pro is designed for users who want to stay on top of their personal and professional lives, while the business user would be able to lower costs and simplify their IT infrastructures.

Main features of the Treo Pro include the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform, a Qualcomm MSM7201 400MHz processor, 3.5mm stereo headset jack, MicroUSB 2.0, microSDHC cards (up to 32GB supported), up to 5.0 hours talk time and up to 250 hours standby, a 2.0 megapixels with up to 8x digital zoom and video capture, 256MB memory and 128MB RAM, Bluetooth 2.0, Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM and a 320×320 transflective color TFT flush touchscreen Read more

Intel’s new turbo mode in processors

In his Intel Developer Forum keynote today, Pat Gelsinger detailed the roadmap for Intel’s continued march toward pervasive, higher performance and power efficient computing. The senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group discussed new features of the company’s next-generation processor family including a new turbo mode that shifts the processor into a higher gear for mind-blowing performance without a heat penalty Read more

Hands-on: ASUS Radeon HD 4870 TOP 512MB Graphics Card

This is the ASUS Radeon HD 4870 TOP 512MB graphics card that comes with a good out-of-the-box overclock. It’s a great option for people who are looking to get a bit more performance without taking the time to overclock the card themselves.

Tweak Town have given the card a full hands-on review over 18 pages and in their final thoughts they said “The HD 4870 continues to show its value time and time again and this time around is really no different. The good overclock on the core along with the slight memory Read more

Nokia today introduce 8800 Carbon Arte

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today introduced the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte, a new premium mobile phone that marries the timeless design of the Nokia 8800 Arte range with materials that reflect a new exclusivity based on refinement and authenticity. Engineered from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is for individuals who appreciate uncompromised high performance Read more

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