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Samsung SGH-D830: The sweetest THIN
OBJECTIVE: Trial and review
THE JABRA C820s ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES
I’m a music lover. Who isn’t? Most of us can’t get enough of listening to our favorite MP3 tunes and radio DJs on our MP3/MP4 players, mobile phones, compact stereos and other devices. There’s probably not a single person out there who isn’t an audiophile.
REALITY BITES
Last February 1, 2007, Microsoft’s latest operating system - Microsoft Vista was launched in the Philippines. During the same event, Microsoft also launched Microsoft Office 2007 and Exchange 2007. The event was attended by around 1,500 from the business community. I arrived at the venue around 9:30am and I was already sitted at the back since the ballroom was already jampacked.
Sony Network Walkman S200 with built-in sports functions
The Sony Network Walkman S200 series, composed of the NW-S203F and the NW-S205F, is designed for health buffs. These models are a Network Walkman, an FM tuner, a calorie counter, a pedometer and a stopwatch all rolled into one. The models’ sports functions will help users set and achieve their target workout.
Elitegroup Computer Systems Ltd (ECS) celebrates 20th anniversary
Elitegroup Computer Systems (UK), Ltd (ECS), the world’s leading motherboard, barebones system and notebook manufacturer, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the global market. In this important milestone in its history, ECS has announced a new website with a new look.
HAVING FUN WITH I.T.
By now you should have realized the importance of having a business card (calling card) with you wherever you go. You’ll never know when an opportunity will be knocking at your door, so be ready always. A couple of years back, we normally went to a printing shop and had our business cards printed; but with the advent of the Internet, creating your own business card is just a breeze. You can even do it online with BusinessCardLand.com
Jumbo-sized Interactive Entertainment
SPE Networks-Asia and Dragonback Media have jointly announced the formation of co-branded gamesites (http://axn.jumboplay.com & http://animax.jumboplay.com) with action and adventure channel AXN, and anime youth channel Animax, to bring subscribers interactive entertainment of mega proportions.
WATCHING IT
Sales of the Vista operating system might be a little bit on the slow side, but Microsoft doesn’t seem to mind. Nevertheless, some retailers last week marked the first day of the software’s consumer release by having midnight sales. Low turnouts, however, were noted in most computer stores and retail outlets selling Microsoft’s latest operating system.
Apple revs up ad attacks on PCs, Vista
For nearly a year, television and Internet audiences have been seeing a familiar string of ads from Apple attacking rival Windows-based computers. With this week’s release of Windows Vista, the newest jabs aren’t any friendlier.
TECH BITS AND PIECES
The first thing any OFW does when he arrives in his/her country of destination is to send an SMS, or call home to tell his/her family in the Philippines that he/she has arrived safely. A call usually lasts for just one minute or less as it is very expensive to stay long over the phone.
IT SHOPTALK
When it comes to computers, Silicon Valley Computers does it good. And for 21 years in the business of marketing and selling mobile and IT peripherals in the market, it’s no wonder that Silicon Valley Computers has already nine branches in Metro Manila and six provincial branches.
BLOG-O-RAMA
Normally, bloggers are cooped up in front of their computers thinking of what earth-shaking event to tell the online world next (e.g. "my pet dog gave birth today"). So it was like a breath of fresh air when a large-scale meet-up was announced, organized by a band of bloggers, for bloggers. The big date was finally set for January 27 at this low-key condo in Makati with prizes, fun and interaction galore promised for all participants.
Samsung Improves Heat Dissipation in LCD TVs with New DDI Package
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that it has developed the industry’s first thermally-enhanced chip-on-film (TECOF) package for the display driver IC (DDI) used in large-screen, high-resolution LCD TVs. The new DDI package improves thermal heat dissipation by 20 percent over a conventional COF package, allowing the DDI to last longer and operate with greater reliability.
DAVE: Network drive for your mobile
Seagate Technology recently announced the Digital Audio Video Experience (D.A.V.E.™) technology. Having already created significant buzz in the mobile phone community, the DAVE platform is an enabling technology that delivers 10-20 GB of wireless storage in an accessory smaller than many, common, slim-line mobile phones. DAVE technology is designed to store, play and share digital files on mobile phones, PCs, and other wireless-enabled devices.
THE LOGITECH CORDLESS DESKTOP MX 3200 LASER
With the much talked about hype of Microsoft Windows Vista operating system that’s hitting the IT market nowadays, most of our Noypi readers are now in the advent of acquiring Vista-ready / Vista-capable computers and other peripherals.
Online Transactions Just Got Safer
The benefits of online shopping have always outweighed the risks. Online stores are always open. They cost nothing in terms of gas and parking and time. And the selection is unparalleled. When you shop online, you can get almost anything you want from almost anywhere in the world.
WATCHING IT
Netherlands’ telecommunications agency has fined a local spammer ,000 for sending more than 9 billion unsolicited electronic messages, or what ordinary Internet users have come to know as spam. Most of the spam messages sent by the unidentified slime promoted pills for reinforcing erection, sex toys and related products, and pornographic Web sites.
INFOCHAT NEWS
iPod and iTunes Having Problems with Vista
DIGITAL CITIZENS
Just last week, I received an email from Greenpeace stating their concern regarding the expected deluge of E-waste in developing countries due to Microsoft’s newest operating system - Windows Vista. Let me print the press release in full for your perusal:
SPARKLE Announces GeForce Graphic Cards for Windows Vista™
SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., a professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier announced that all CALIBRE and SPARKLE series GeForce graphic cards already passed Windows Vista™ certification tests sponsored by Microsoft, and have the "Certified for Windows Vista™" logo. PC gamers and enthusiasts can be assured that all SPARKLE and CALIBRE GeForce series graphic cards will feature the most advanced process GPU and are fully compatible with Windows Vista™ to get the best Windows Vista™ gaming experience.
German court bars stealth PC searches
BERLIN - Police cannot secretly search suspects’ computer hard drives over the Internet, a German court ruled Monday.
Of Macs & Tux
We all know that all new Macs come with iChatAV, an instant messaging application that supports voice and video. If you have friends and family using iChatAV, you can do free voice or video calls without spending additional expense except for the usual broadband subscription fee. However, iChatAV is not a true Voice-over-IP application since it does not allow you to call land-lines and mobile phones. I know of a couple of VoIP applications that are available on the Mac and I will share two of them today.
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