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 Kensington today announced its SlimBlade Trackball for the Mac and PC that brings a whole new level of control, comfort and ease to today's digital savvy users. Kensington's breakthrough design combines hardware and software into one integrated interface for smooth operation allowing users, for the first time ever, to navigate and manipulate digital content through the ball itself. With all functionality now integrated into the ball, users can control all the many interface functions that support navigation, media control adjustments, document and photo browsing with the rotation of the ball. And the low profile stationary design with its ruby red ball sitting atop a sleek gunmetal gray base is visually striking, takes up minimal desk space, and enables a relaxed and comfortable user experience, without the need of a wrist pad.
The SlimBlade Trackball is the latest offering in Kensington's award-winning SlimBlade collection of smart and sleek computer accessories. The unique heads up display user interface shows users - right on the computer screen itself - which mode or function is enabled. This first-ever melding of hardware and software means that a user's hand never needs to leave the ball and their eyes never need to leave the computer screen. This revolutionary design allows users to focus on enjoying their digital content - not on the interface - and is especially valuable for providing instant feedback for immersive experiences. Navigation mode controls the cursor and scrolling; Media mode controls volume, play/pause, stop and next, while View mode zooms in/out and pans for accurate and efficient photo editing.
Recent CEA research shows that over 70% of the applications used in the home are centered on entertainment, music and media. Trackballs have long been used in the workplace, but as digitally-savvy families are taking advantage of the broad range of Internet-based sharing and entertainment capabilities and increasing the quantity of home computing activities, early Kensington research shows that the trackball is about to become the device of choice for personal use.
"Our Kensington SlimBlade Trackball is a true standout that should become a 'must have' for today's digital lifestyle-savvy consumers," said Juan Rodriguez, Senior Global Product Manager, Kensington. "We have been known for our trackball leadership for 25 years, so it is only natural that we would be the ones to accomplish this breakthrough user interface, where 'now, the ball does it all'. And it fits perfectly into our award-winning smart made simple SlimBlade Collection. This product is going to set a new standard for the computer/user relationship from the moment it comes to market."
The Kensington SlimBlade Trackball
SlimBlade Trackball (SKU K72327US) - Your computing experience just got smoother. With the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball, you'll surf web pages faster, flow through your MP3 library more easily, and zoom in and out of your photographs efficiently with complete and seamless control at your fingertips. Suggested Retail Price: $129.99
Key Features Include:
* Expand your digital media experience - The multi-function ball lets you easily navigate through your music, pictures, and documents with Media or View mode while the heads-up display allows you to keep your eyes on the screen by showing which function is being performed
* Do it all without taking your hand off the ball- Gain fingertip access to image and media controls as well as control the cursor and scrolling; volume, play/pause, stop, and next; zoom in/out, and pan, all with the ball
* Comfortable for hours - The low-profile shape and sleek stationary design keeps users comfortable while eliminating the need for a wrist pad and saving desktop space
* Mac & PC compatible - Including Mac OS 10.5X, Windows Vista and Windows XP
Designed for Use With:
* Web Browsers - Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari
* Graphics - Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Apple iPhoto, Apple Aperture
* Viewers - Adobe Reader, Apple Preview
* Productivity - Microsoft Excel, Word, Numbers, Pages
Product Availability
The Kensington SlimBlade Trackball is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com and Kensington.com and will be available at major retailers at the end of the month. For additional information on the new and existing line of Kensington products, please visit www.kensington.com.
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Tuesday, January 06 @ 19:35:54 EST (10 reads) |
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 LaCie has unveiledthe 2big Quadra, a new two-bay RAID solution with up to 3TB of capacity for high speed-demanding applications, as well as for backup and storage use. With four RAID modes including RAID 0 and RAID 1, and a convenient hot-swap feature, it offers optimal performance and data protection.
Developed for maximum speed, the 2big’s native RAID controller preserves computer resources and provides professional workstations with lightning-fast data transfers, which reach up to 165MB/s** through eSATA 3Gbits/s in RAID 0. It also integrates perfectly with most applications that demand high speed, such as photo and pre-press processing or audio/video projects, including HDV post-production.
“Like its big brother the 4big Quadra, the LaCie 2big Quadra is the most complete two-bay solution of its category,” said Arnaud Prézelin, LaCie Product manager for Creative Pro Solutions. “Its four RAID modes and outstanding performance make it the perfect choice for backup and digital library management, as well as for SDV and HDV projects.”
In addition to offering protection through a full RAID 1 mode with hot-swappable disks for non-stop data access, the 2big Quadra also features a convenient Mixed mode. This mode provides both a RAID 0 partition for daily working data and a RAID 1 partition to archive important files. As a complete RAID storage solution, the 2big Quadra is compatible with Time Machine and comes with Genie Backup Manager Pro and Intego Backup Manager Pro for customizable backups and a computer recovery option.
Designed by Neil Poulton, the 2big is housed in a sturdy aluminum body that ensures reliable heat dissipation and quiet operation. Developed to enhance any workstation thanks to universal connectivity through eSATA 3Gbits/s, FireWire 800 and 400 and Hi-Speed USB 2.0, it is also stackable, rackable and even daisy-chainable through FireWire for optimal use of space, as well as expandibility.
Availability
The LaCie 2big Quadra will be available in 1TB, 2TB and 3TB in January through the LaCie Online Store or LaCie resellers starting at the suggested retail price of $299.99 (excluding VAT). For more information, visit www.lacie.com.
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Tuesday, January 06 @ 19:32:50 EST (7 reads) |
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 Griffin Technology today announced the availability of its Navigate inline controller and iFM app for iPhone and iPod touch. Navigate delivers FM stereo radio and offers a remote control for any recent-generation iPod or iPhone model. The iFM app can be used as a companion to any FM radio to display song titles, program information, etc.
Griffin’s Navigate and iFM App work wonderfully as standalone products, but when paired together, iPhone and iPod touch enthusiasts have an unparalleled FM radio experience. The iFM app works as a touchscreen interface for Navigate’s FM radio tuner and displays detailed song information.
“We are presenting broadcast radio to our users in an entirely new way,” said Paul Griffin, founder of Griffin Technology. “Furthermore, by leveraging Mediaguide’s airplay metadata, people can easily attain info for all their favorite audio content.”
“We are pleased to provide Griffin Technology with real-time information within the iFM app,” said Michael Morin, SVP Sales and Business Development for Mediaguide, Inc. “Users can now accurately see on their iPhone or iPod the content playing around the country on 2,550 stations in 150 U.S. markets.”
The iFM app for iPhone and iPod touch brings together radio programming and Internet-accessible metadata to provide a comprehensive media stream. The application identifies a listener’s geographic location to deliver a tuning menu with local radio stations, or the user may select their city from a list – finding available stations while traveling has never been easier. Listeners will even be able to bookmark songs for purchase on the iTunes Music Store.
As a standalone accessory, Navigate – with its built-in FM tuner – works with both iPod and iPhone to deliver Play, Stop, Pause, Forward, Backward and Scan controls, as well as access to album and artist listings, playlists, shuffle modes and EQ settings. It allows users to tuck their music devices out of sight while still retaining access to its controls. The integrated OLED display mirrors info from the iPhone and iPod, so viewing content such as track time and song titles is easy, even with the device placed in a pocket or backpack.
Navigate Inline Controller Key Features
* Compact and lightweight remote control and radio for iPhone and iPod
* FM radio receiver with RDS and station presets for iPod and iPhone
* Built-in two-line OLED display provides content and navigation information
* Integrated clip attaches to straps or belts
iFM Application Key Features
* Provides content information for over 2,550 stations nationwide using Mediaguide’s real-time data
* Displays title, album and artist for audio content currently playing
* When paired with Navigate, iFM works as a touchscreen control interface
* Listeners can bookmark songs for purchase on the iTunes Music Store.
Pricing and Availability
Griffin’s Navigate, $59.99, is now available at major retailers and on Griffin’s website. Griffin’s iFM application will be a free download from the iTunes App Store in March ’09.
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Tuesday, January 06 @ 12:29:28 EST (26 reads) |
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AMD today announced the availability of the AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks, enabling exceedingly thin and light OEM designs with rich entertainment capabilities at an affordable price. Previously codenamed “Yukon,” the platform is based on the new AMD Athlon Neo processor, ATI Radeon X1250 integrated graphics and optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 discrete graphics and brings true HD entertainment to a new category of stylish notebook PCs. The AMD platform debuts within the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC ultrathin notebook, which measures less than one-inch thick and weighs less than four pounds. The HP Pavilion dv2 also comes equipped with a 12.1-inch diagonal LED BrightView display, nearly full-size keyboard, and optional external optical disc drive with Blu-ray capability.
“Before today, there was a compromise associated with selecting a highly portable notebook, forcing consumers to choose either the full PC experience of an ultraportable at a high price or the limited PC experience of a mininotebook at a low price,” said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president, client division, AMD. “In introducing the AMD ultrathin notebook platform, AMD enables balanced PC performance, including the option of advanced graphics and video for true HD entertainment, all in an affordable, ultrathin notebook, bringing consumers uncompromised mobility."
Meeting Consumers’ Needs and Pioneering New Markets
With the dominance and rapid growth of notebooks in the PC market, many consumers have grown accustomed to being productive on the go, but now desire ever-increasingly lighter, sleeker and more stylish designs that suit their mobile lifestyle. Additionally, consumers want a notebook that provides entertainment options, such as enjoying and manipulating photos, watching videos and listening to music. Designed with consumers in mind, the AMD ultrathin notebook platform presents consumers with a new choice in a highly portable notebook with rich media features.
“We believe there is a significant market opportunity that lies between the less-capable mininotebook and higher-priced ultraportable notebook segments,” said Bob O’Donnell, program vice president, Clients and Displays, IDC. “Integrating the right kind of technologies will enable companies to pioneer a new category of ultrathin notebook PCs, offering consumers the value they seek in a challenging global economy.”
The AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks allows consumers to enjoy true HD entertainment with available smooth 1080p HD playback, sharp images and vibrant colors. The platform also delivers a robust casual gaming experience with realistic 3D graphics, enabled by the optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3410 Premium graphics.2 Likewise, with advanced digital outputs including HDMI and DVI, consumers can connect to their favorite devices such as an HDTV for an immersive home theater experience.
A Stylishly Entertaining Notebook
Notebooks have moved from being a PC shared by the family, to each member of the family having their own individual notebook. As a result, consumers want their notebook to be a reflection of their personality and style.
“Together HP and AMD identified an opportunity and designed a platform to bring consumers an affordable notebook that is a perfect balance of performance and style,” said Kevin Frost, vice president, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. “With an exceptional visual experience, rich features, and robust graphics and processing capabilities, consumers will be thrilled by the sleek design and reasonable price of the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC based upon the AMD ultrathin notebook platform.”
For more information about the ultrathin HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC, which is expected to be available in April, please visit www.hpdirect.com/go/dv2.
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Tuesday, January 06 @ 02:16:30 EST (140 reads) |
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 I have a dedicated and a couple of virtual servers with Godaddy, and wanted to re-name the reverse DNS address for the 3 IPs associated with each server. Currently the names are of generic in the manner of:
ip-(your-ip-address).ip.secureserver.net
So I emailed Godaddy tech support and this was their response:
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Thank you for contacting Server Support.
I am sorry, however, we will not be able to set up this type of configuration on your server. You will need to manually perform this configuration. We suggest research online using a search engine or forum for proper instructions on any configuration, changes, or specific settings you may need. Please note that with any instructions found, you should fully understand that any administrative changes you execute on your server are your responsibility. As such, you should double check the referenced material for accuracy and to ensure that no adverse changes will occur with any non-standard installations or configurations that you may have made within your server.
Please note that, as server administrator, you are held responsible for all security and configuration of your server. We do not assist with the administration, configuration, or security of your server.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Bryan T.
Server Support
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WTF? I proceeded to call tech support and was told that since I'm not on an Assisted Server plan, I don't get to speak to anyone with any knowlege regarding dedicated servers. Oookay, so I replied to the email with this:
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The reverse DNS name is something your DNS server is setup to resolve a name to the corresponding IP. For instance, I do
"nslookup my-server-ip"
Right now I'm getting the response:
Non-authoritative answer:
ip-server-my.in-addr.arpa name = my-server-ip.ip.secureserver.net.
I have NO control over that. I don't want "my-server-ip.ip.secureserver.net". I need it to resolve to another name. All my other dedicated hosting companies do this for me because I do not control the Reverse DNS names for the IPs.
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And their response:
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for contacting Server Support.
I apologize for the confusion. Unfortunately, modifications to the reverse DNS for your server are not available. If rDNS is required for use with email transmissions, our email relay server is available and setup with valid rDNS. The address of our SMTP relay server is k2smtpout.secureserver.net.
Please contact us if you have any further issues.
Regards,
Heather P.
Server Support
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WOW. How pathetic- EVERY other one of my other dedicated servers not only oblige changing the reverse DNS names for me, they also do it really quickly. So I told them how I thought their policy was completely ridiculous and that I would be switching providers, and all I get is some generic crap reply:
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Thank you for contacting Server Support.
I am sorry for the confusion on my part and that we could not assist you further in this matter. Please let us know if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. Our service departments and telephone lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to accommodate your needs anytime.
You can reach us by phone to the following numbers:
(480) 505-8877 Technical Support, Sales, and Customer Service
(480) 505-8855 Billing
Or, you can send an email for speedy electronic service to the following address:
support@secureserver.net - Technical Support, Sales, and Customer Service
If you would like to speak with us directly to ensure a complete understanding and resolution of this incident, please provide us with a phone number to contact you at and 3 different times that you would be available to discuss the incident.
• Phone Number:
• Time Zone for call times:
• 1st Time:
• 2nd Time:
• 3rd Time:
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Bryan T.
Server Support
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This is a terrible (and extremely lazy) policy and terrible service. They even tried to play dumb to try to blow me off when I first asked about the reverse DNS. Also what's up with the 3 maximum IP address per server anyways? I cannot recommend Godaddy Dedicated or Virtual Dedicated Servers for anyone who is serious about web hosting.
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Monday, January 05 @ 18:13:59 EST (20 reads) |
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 Roxio today announced the immediate availability of Toast 10 Titanium, the latest version of the company's market-leading burning and digital media software for the Mac. The latest version helps greatly enhance and extend Mac OS X and iLife applications with a broad range of additional capabilities for creating, sharing, and enjoying personal digital media content.
Toast 10 delivers groundbreaking digital media functionality to Mac users with a range of pioneering features that includes: Mac2TiVo for sending home movies and other video content from a Mac to a TiVo DVR; an audiobook creator for converting audiobook CDs into files compatible with portable devices; AVCHD Archive for quickly backing up original content from high-definition camcorders onto DVD or Blu-ray Disc (BD), and a Web video file capture and conversion tool that allows Web-based video to be enjoyed on DVD or mobile devices. Toast 10 Titanium is available today at www.roxio.com and at Macworld Expo booth #2238.
"Toast is far more than better burning on Mac OS; it's about enabling users to manage, create, enjoy and simply do more with their personal library of digital photos, music, and video," said Vito Salvaggio, vice president of consumer products, Sonic Solutions. "This latest version will have special appeal to consumers that want to easily move digital media between their Mac and digital devices such as the iPhone and TiVo, or enjoy Web-based video content offline."
New in Toast 10 Titanium:
* AVCHD Archive – Backup original video from AVCHD camcorders direct to DVD or BD media in one easy step. Use the discs in BD players or as source materials in future iMovie or Toast projects.
* Mac2TiVo – Send standard definition and HD video from your Mac to your TiVo DVR for viewing on your TV.
* Web Video To Go – Save Web video from your favorite video sharing sites to view offline, burn or convert it for viewing on portable players such as an iPod or iPhone.
* On-the-go Entertainment – Stream and watch television programs, such as EyeTV recordings and TiVoToGo transfers on your iPhone or iPod touch over Wi-Fi with the new iPhone native application Streamer.
* Portable Audiobooks – Convert audiobook CDs into single audiobook files for playback on your iPod or other portable player– complete with individual chapters – no more individual audiobook chapter files scattered throughout your iTunes library or iPod.
* Music Builder – Expand your audio library by capturing streaming audio.. Toast now automatically splits captured songs into tracks, tags them with title and artist information, and then sends them to iTunes.
* Folder Sync – Synchronize folders bi-directionally between multiple computers, network volumes or external hard disks.
* Stunning DVDs – Create personalized DVDs with any of the over 20 new DVD and Blu-ray Disc menu styles—available in both full screen and high-definition widescreen versions.
Introducing Toast 10 Titanium Pro
Today Roxio also released Toast 10 Titanium Pro aimed at prosumers, creative professionals and designers, as well as photo and video hobbyists. In addition to offering everything available in Toast 10 Titanium, Toast 10 Pro includes the High-Definition/Blu-ray Disc plug-in as well as these award-winning, third-party applications for developing advanced photo, video, and audio projects:
* HD/BD Plug-In – Author HD video content on to standard DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Take high-def (HD) video footage from AVCHD camcorders, TiVo and EyeTV and create Blu-ray Discs or even standard DVDs with HD content that can be played on any standard Blu-ray set top box or PlayStation 3 game console.
* SmartSound Sonicfire Pro – Orchestrate the perfect sound track to accompany videos and slideshows. Use Sonicfire Pro's unique automatic "Mood Mapping" feature or select from a library of included music tracks and adjust the mix and feel of the score to perfectly match your videos and slideshows.
* BIAS SoundSoap – Remove unwanted noise like wind, hisses, scratches, and pops from LPs, cassettes, or almost any audio, music or video soundtrack.
* LightZone – Produce striking photos in a simple and intuitive way. Sophisticated features such as zone mapping and relight give you the control to achieve professional quality results.
* FotoMagico – Turn pictures into spellbinding slideshows with a few simple clicks, and then present them in high definition. Innovative text, transition and alignment tools ensure astonishing results. Burn your slideshow to DVD or Blu-ray Disc for easy viewing and sharing.
Pricing and Availability
Toast 10 Titanium is available direct from Roxio at www.roxio.com for $99.99. Special pricing is available at Macworld tradeshow, running January 6-9. An accompanying High Definition/Blu-ray Disc (HD/BD) plug-in, which is needed to author Blu-ray Disc video, is sold separately for $19.99 and is available free for those who purchase Toast 10 Titanium online at roxio.com through February 5, 2009. Toast 10 Titanium Pro also goes on sale today for $149.99.
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Monday, January 05 @ 13:26:13 EST (54 reads) |
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Seagate today announced first-to-market volume shipments of a mainstream desktop hard drive with the industry’s highest areal density. Packing 1TB of capacity on just two disks, Seagate’s Barracuda 7200.12 HD, a 3.5-inch 7200-RPM drive features an areal density of 329 Gigabits per square inch to deliver the best combination of capacity, performance and reliability for PCs, desktop RAID and personal external storage.
“Demand for more desktop PC storage capacity is far from letting up as computer users worldwide generate massive amounts of digital content every day,” said Tom Major, Seagate vice president , Personal Compute Business. “Seagate is leading the industry with new storage solutions designed to store, share and manage all of that business- and user-generated content.”
The Barracuda 7200.12 hard drive provides a stellar combination of storage capacity and speed required for today’s most demanding desktop PC applications. The drive’s Serial ATA 3Gb/second interface delivers an industry-leading sustained data rate of up to 160MB/second for fast boot, application startup and file access and a burst speed of 3Gb/second. The 3.5-inch drive is also offered in capacities of 750GB and 500GB with cache options of 32MB and 16MB.
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Monday, January 05 @ 13:23:00 EST (232 reads) |
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 Canon announces an exciting new line of five VIXIA high definition and six standard definition camcorders, which are available in a variety of different recording formats, including Flash Memory. The camcorders retain Canon's core imaging technologies, but add a wide selection of new features for enhanced image quality and added flexibility for sharing and storing memories.
Highlighting the list of new features is Canon's newest and most sophisticated image processor, DIGIC DV III. The new HD processor is featured in select VIXIA models and delivers stunning color reproduction, clarity and enhanced noise reduction. The newly upgraded processor's high-speed engine powers a variety of other new camcorder features including: 8.0 Megapixel photo capture, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, and an advanced Auto Exposure system.
Also new to Canon's video line-up is Video Snapshot Mode, which enables users to capture the highlights of a once in a lifetime trip, or a family milestone, with the same ease as taking photos. Consumers can now record a series of four-second video clips, and along with supplied software which includes various background music compositions, blend in background music to create an exciting movie that will hold everyone's attention.
"Canon's latest camcorder lineup features an exciting new array of advanced technologies that deliver superb image quality and easy operation," said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "These new camcorders are available in a variety of recording formats, providing consumers a camcorder choice that complements any lifestyle or situation."
VIXIA High Definition Camcorders:
All VIXIA camcorders feature Canon's trinity of core technologies that create the highest level of high definition image quality – a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens; Canon designed and manufactured HD CMOS Image Sensor for Full HD image capture; and Canon-developed DIGIC DV II and DIGIC DV III Image Processors. Additional features found on select VIXIA models include Instant AutoFocus, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization and 24Mbps Recording - the highest bit rate in AVCHD.
The same high quality Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology used in Canon digital cameras is now available in Canon VIXIA high definition camcorders. Up to 35 faces can be detected automatically, and nine detection frames can be displayed at one time. The system is so intelligent that it will even recognize faces that are turned down or sideways. Consumers can select a face they would like the camcorder to continuously track. While in playback, consumers can access specific scenes based on chosen faces.
Canon VIXIA HF S10 and VIXIA HF S100 Flash Memory Camcorders
Canon's top-of-the-line high definition Flash Memory camcorders, the Canon VIXIA HF S10 and VIXIA HF S100, boast an impressive range of new and advanced features. The VIXIA HF S10 offers the option of recording video to a 32GB internal Flash drive or directly to an SDHC memory card, while the VIXIA HF S100 records to an SDHC memory card only. Both models feature the new DIGIC DV III Image Processor, an 8.59 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, an advanced Auto Exposure system and Video Snapshot and Dual Shot Modes. In addition, both models deliver stunning 8.0 Megapixel digital photographs.
Canon VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders
Canon's most compact high definition Flash Memory camcorders, the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 are powerhouse options for anyone looking to take their HD camcorder with them wherever they go. The VIXIA HF20 offers the option of recording to a 32GB internal Flash drive or SDHC card slot and the VIXIA HF200 records to an SDHC memory card only. Additional features include a 3.89 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, newly designed Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens, advanced Auto Exposure system, and Video Snapshot and Dual Shot Modes.
Canon VIXIA HV40 HDV Camcorder
The Canon VIXIA HV40 HDV Camcorder, a replacement to the highly acclaimed VIXIA HV30 camcorder, shares the core components found within the VIXIA line, but also offers a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor. What's more, the camcorder allows consumers to record in native 24p Mode, a feature previously found only on Canon's professional camcorders. Native 24p allows consumer to capture and record 24 progressive frames per second to a HDV tape, a big advantage for the serious filmmaker. Another add-on feature, Custom Key Mode, enables consumers to assign commonly used functions to a single button on the camcorder for easy access.
Standard Definition Camcorders:
Standard definition camcorders offer consumers the ability to capture and watch high quality video, even if they do not own a high definition television at home. All Canon standard definition camcorders come fully equipped with Canon's core expertise in optics and image processing.
Canon FS22, FS21 and FS200 Flash Memory Camcorders
The Canon FS22, FS21 and FS200 Flash Memory camcorders are ultra-sleek and compact - up to 17 percent smaller than previous FS series models. The FS22 and FS21 Dual Flash Memory camcorders incorporate 32GB and 16GB of internal Flash memory, respectively and can record video directly to an SDHC memory card. Additionally, these two models feature Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom, which is great for capturing sideline action from the bleachers. The FS200 Flash Memory camcorder records video directly to an SDHC memory card and comes in three fashionable colors – Misty Silver, Sunrise Red and Evening Blue.
Canon DC420 and DC410 DVD Camcorders
The DC420 and DC410 DVD camcorders are perfect for consumers who want the convenience of recording their memories directly to DVD. The DC420 offers 48x Advanced Zoom, while the DC410 offers 41x Advanced Zoom. Both feature a DIGIC DV II Image Processor and Widescreen Recording, as well as the flexibility of optional add-on features, such as filters and lens accessories, to help achieve a designed look.
Canon ZR960 MiniDV Camcorder
For consumers who wish to record video to MiniDV, the ZR960 MiniDV camcorder is perfect. This easy-to-use option is a beginner's go-to product. While still incorporating Canon's core technologies and optics, this model provides 41x Advanced Zoom, great for capturing far-away shots, as well as a microphone terminal for better audio control. Additionally, the flexibility of add-on features, such as filters and lens accessories, help to achieve a designed look.
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Monday, January 05 @ 13:21:30 EST (323 reads) |
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Adobe and Intel today announced plans to collaborate on the development to port and optimize Adobe Flash technology for the Intel Media Processor CE 3100. This effort is expected to provide consumers with richer and more seamless Web-based and video viewing experiences through advanced Intel-based cable set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, digital TVs and retail connected AV devices.
The high-definition capabilities of the Adobe Flash Platform, together with the Intel Media Processor CE 3100, the first in a new family of purpose-built Intel System on Chips (SoCs) for CE devices, creates a powerful entertainment hub capable of delivering rich Web content and Adobe Flash based applications to an array of Internet-connected CE devices. Intel and Adobe are working together to optimize both the Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Lite for the CE3100. Intel plans to ship the first CE3100 with support for an optimized implementation of Adobe Flash Lite before mid-2009.
The two companies are uniquely positioned to support consistent Internet content across PCs, laptops, netbooks, mobile Internet devices (MIDs) and now the TV, extending the shared business objectives of accelerating rich video and Internet content across the full breadth of consumer devices.
"The Intel Media Processor CE 3100 is a highly integrated solution that provides a powerful, yet flexible technology foundation that will bring to life the high-definition capabilities of Adobe Flash," said William O. Leszinske Jr., general manager of Intel's Digital Home Group. "Our effort with Adobe is poised to accelerate a rich, yet relevant Internet experience on the TV that will provide consumers with access to a growing number of Flash based applications that will ultimately be enjoyed across a number of screens seamlessly, from the laptop to a MID and now the TV."
Intel and Adobe have a long history of technical collaboration, including, most recently, being founding members of the Open Screen Project. Announced in May 2008, the Open Screen Project is designed to enable a consistent runtime environment across screens. The initiative has 20 major industry partners and is dedicated to enable Web content, standalone applications and full Web browsing across televisions, set-top boxes, mobile devices and other consumer electronics that take advantage of Adobe AIR and Adobe Flash capabilities.
"The Open Screen Project is striving to remove barriers for developers and designers as they look to publish content and applications across desktops and devices" said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business Unit at Adobe. "The Intel Media Processor CE 3100 provides a powerful platform capable of delivering outstanding Flash experiences to millions of homes as a new generation of televisions and set-top boxes makes its way into the living room."
Adobe and Intel are also working together to bring an optimized implementation of Adobe AIR technology to Intel's digital home platform in the future.
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Monday, January 05 @ 04:14:22 EST (104 reads) |
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 Symantec has announced the availability of the public beta of Norton 360 version 3.0, the industry’s leading all-in-one security suite. The public beta includes Norton Safe Web, a new Web site rating service, and enhancements to tuneup and backup. The latest version of Norton 360 will also include the security and performance improvements that were launched in Norton Internet Security 2009.
Since its launch in February 2007, Norton 360 has set the bar for providing comprehensive, multi-layered security in a truly set-it-and-forget-it package. The public beta features improvements in key performance innovations including a one-minute installation and the industry’s fastest and most frequent protection updates.
As consumers shop online for convenience and value, Norton Safe Web’s new Shopping Safety ratings can now help them judge whether vendors are reputable before making a purchase by indicating whether sites are legitimate businesses, comply with good business practices, keep transactions secure and protect consumer privacy. Norton Safe Web also offers accurate, up-to-date ratings that enable users to easily differentiate safe Web sites from malicious ones. Currently, Norton Safe Web is already providing site rating information for over 13 million search results per day to more than 100,000 registered beta testers.
“Our goal for this version of Norton 360 is to deliver comprehensive protection with zero impact on performance, so consumers can be productive online, backup their valuable data, and keep their computer running at peak performance,” said Rowan Trollope, senior vice president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. “With Norton Safe Web, we are extending that protection to make shopping and other everyday online activities safer.”
Norton 360 version 3.0 will provide the latest security innovations:
* Norton Insight — smart scanning reduces scan time so you can work and play without interruption
* Norton Pulse Updates — provides continuous protection and non-stop defense against new threats
* Norton Identity Safe — securely manages your online identities and stores usernames and passwords for a more convenient online shopping, banking and browsing experience
* Network Monitoring — allows users to easily view and manage Norton security for devices on their home network
In addition, Norton 360 version 3.0 will include new backup and tuneup enhancements to further optimize performance:
* Backup Tutorial — provides an easy-to-follow guide for how to help keep your important content secure
* Multiple Backup Sets — gives you the flexibility to backup files to multiple destinations such as your local hard drive, CD/DVD or online
* Norton Backup Drive — enables you to manage backup through the familiar Windows Explorer interface
* Diagnostic Report — delivers a comprehensive system snapshot and recommends appropriate fixes
* Smart Startup Manager — turns off unnecessary programs to speed up startup time
* Monthly Report — summarizes activities and provides tips about new or advanced features
“By integrating agentless storage change management and storage resource management capabilities into the CommandCentral platform, Symantec is arming customers with tools that can be rapidly deployed to combat the major challenges inherent in dynamic, high growth data centers,” said Bob Laliberte, analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group. “IT organizations can look to solutions like CommandCentral to proactively track and manage storage changes and provide insight into their physical and virtual environments so they can quickly reduce operational costs, maintain high levels of availability and eliminate unnecessary storage hardware purchases.”
Beta Availability
The Norton 360 version 3.0 beta including Norton Safe Web is available for free public download at www.norton.com/360v3beta, in English only. For Norton Internet Security 2009 users, a browser plug-in version of the Norton Safe Web beta is available for download at http://safeweb.norton.com/beta/download. In addition, Internet users can access the Norton Safe Web free online community site at http://safeweb.norton.com.
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Wednesday, December 31 @ 05:53:54 EST (147 reads) |
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 Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of the beta version of Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0, designed to protect smartphones from all types of IT threats as well as confidential data leaks from lost or stolen devices.
The new version of Kaspersky Mobile Security is unrivalled in terms of cutting-edge technologies, providing an unprecedented level of protection against the wide range of threats facing smartphone users.
For instance, SMS Find can locate the exact whereabouts of a lost smartphone (for devices with GPS). After sending an SMS with a password to the lost device, the user receives a link to Google Maps containing its exact coordinates.
The Anti-theft module of Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 makes it possible for the owner of a lost or stolen smartphone to remotely block access to or completely wipe the memory of the device by simply sending a codeword via SMS to his/her number.
If the SIM card is removed from a lost or stolen phone, the SIM Watch module in Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 sends a hidden message notifying the owner of the new number. This function ensures the owner can delete data from or block the smartphone no matter what the circumstances. Moreover, law enforcement agencies can use the new number to track down the stolen device and return it to its rightful owner.
The parental control component – new to Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 – enables parents to restrict the sending and receiving of messages to a child’s phone (e.g., premium rate numbers, adult content services, etc.). The solution’s SMS Find function also allows parents to locate their children if their smartphones have GPS.
Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 also includes an improved Anti-spam module. The spam filter not only blocks unsolicited messages but also calls, protecting users from fraudsters and obtrusive advertising. The new version of Kaspersky Mobile Security can function in whitelist mode (only accepting calls and messages from specified contacts) or in blacklist mode (accepting calls and messages from all numbers except those in the list).
One component that remains unchanged in Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 is the antivirus scanner. As well as automatically scanning all incoming and modified objects, it performs on-demand scans of the device. All malicious objects can be deleted or stored in quarantine. Regular updates of the antivirus databases via various channels, including synchronization with a PC, ensure that new malicious programs are detected and deleted effectively.
The integrated firewall in Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 also prevents attacks by hackers and mobile worms that spread via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.
The new Kaspersky Lab application offering protection for smartphones was developed with all the compatibility requirements for Symbian OS 9.x and Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1 in mind.
More details about the beta releases for version 8.0 can be found here (www.kaspersky.com/beta?product=193384476) on the Kaspersky Lab site.
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Monday, December 29 @ 18:39:35 EST (59 reads) |
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 ESET has unveiled ESET Remote Administrator 3.0, a comprehensive solution that enables centralized administration of dispersed ESET desktop and server software from one unified management dashboard. With the number of NOD32 antivirus and Smart Security installations exploding, ESET Remote Administrator helps customers easily manage widespread deployments of ESET solutions that offer the highest level of protection from evolving Internet threats.
ESET Remote Administrator 3.0 significantly improves integration with Active Directory, which enables easier policy definition based on Active Directory Security Groups and Organizational Units (OUs). Managing security solutions without the proper tools is costly and time-intensive. ESET Remote Administrator streamlines management into one central console for simplified software deployment and upgrades, lowering total cost of ownership. Remote Administrator also enables IT administrators to quickly and easily respond to threats, run reports, update signature databases and manage ESET solutions – all from one location.
"Networks are no longer confined to a single building or campus," said Brian Burke, research analyst at IDC. "ESET Remote Administrator allows IT managers the ability to easily set policy definitions based on Active Directory User groups and directly addresses the need for businesses to deploy and manage security software across multiple locations."
"As more businesses find their networks spread across various locations, effective, centralized management of security solutions is more important than ever," said Anton Zajac, CEO of ESET. "As this trend continues, businesses of all sizes are seeking scalable security solutions that don't impact performance. ESET Remote Administrator offers the effective and efficient proactive threat protection that customers expect from ESET with improved integration with Active Directory."
ESET Remote Administrator allows businesses to leverage existing investments while simplifying deployment. Additional features and benefits include:
* Improved Integration with Active Directory — enables easier policy definition based on Active Directory user groups
* New Group Editor — simplifies group creation and management with upgraded Active Directory synchronization
* New Notification Manager — customize alerts and actions for monitored events such as workstation infections
* New Policy Manager — simplifies creation and management of highly customizable policies
* New License Manager — simplifies management of multiple licenses with different terms
* Upgraded Database Support — integrate with industry-standard Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database systems
* New Read-Only Access — enables multiple administrators to share management tasks without risk of overwriting configurations
* New ESET SysInspector Integration — remotely generate detailed system diagnosis reports
* Improved Scalability — more efficient use of network bandwidth and log storage
* Intuitive Interface — allows a quick overview of network security situation
* Remote Scanning — enables virus scan on remote disks
* Client Configuration — remotely reconfigure clients from the management console
* Remote Installation — push updates or security software to any computer on the network
* Advanced Monitoring — monitoring and reporting tools quickly identify infiltration
* Mirroring of ThreatSense Updates — efficient, scalable distribution of ThreatSense signature updates
Availability
ESET Remote Administrator 3.0 is available immediately to all existing customers using Business Editions of ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus. To download the solution and for additional information please visit http://www.eset.com/products/remote_administrator.php
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Wednesday, December 24 @ 19:51:24 EST (71 reads) |
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 Kaspersky Lab has announced the release of beta versions of the company’s new range of corporate products. Kaspersky Open Space Security now includes Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations 8.0, Kaspersky Administration Kit 8.0, Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Server 8.0 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus Second Opinion Solution 8.0.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations 8.0 provides comprehensive protection for workstations running under Windows from all types of contemporary cyber threats, including spam and hacker attacks. Kaspersky Administration Kit 8.0 is a user-friendly solution for developing and managing the antivirus protection system of an enterprise of any size or geographical distribution.
At the heart of the new generation of products is Kaspersky Lab’s new antivirus engine which is even more effective at detecting malicious programs than its predecessor. The new engine dramatically increases system scanning speed thanks to improved processing of objects and optimized use of system resources, particularly on dual- and quad-core processor platforms. The unique product architecture ensures high productivity and one of the lowest uses of system resources in the industry.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations 8.0 also integrates a new heuristic analyzer which allows unknown malware to be detected and blocked more effectively. If the signature of a malicious program is not included in the antivirus databases, the heuristic analyzer will imitate its launch in an isolated virtual environment. This absolutely secure method makes it possible to analyze all the actions performed by the program and conclude with a high degree of probability whether it is potentially harmful before it is launched in a live environment.
The new Access Control component provides control over user access to web resources and external devices. The component consists of two modules – Web Control and Device Control. The Web Control module provides restricted access to internet resources. At the same time a system administrator can control access to specific web sites and block downloads of content according to the extension, e.g., .mp3 files. The Device Control module controls users’ operations with external I/O devices and allows administrators to restrict access to external USB media, multimedia devices and other storage devices.
In addition, Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Workstations 8.0 includes a new user interface developed to meet the needs of administrators of both small networks and large corporations. Considerable modifications were also made to the firewall (increased component effectiveness and support for IPv6) and proactive protection (extended list of monitored activities and possible operations).
New versions of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Server and Kaspersky Anti-Virus Second Opinion Solution are also based on the new antivirus engine and include the highly effective heuristic analyzer. Kaspersky Anti-Virus Second Opinion Solution 8.0 provides centralized control of all Windows workstations on a corporate network without conflicting with the antivirus software of other vendors installed on the network.
The latest version of Kaspersky Administration Kit contains a number of modifications which enable easy management of a company’s antivirus protection system. This application provides centralized administration for networks of any size up to tens of thousands of nodes, extending to remote access and laptop users. Among the modifications are a simplified mode for installing the administration system as well as the antivirus applications on nodes throughout the corporate network, a revamped interface, a new dashboard system, a new mechanism for collecting detailed data about applications installed on clients’ computers and an option for SNMP monitoring of a corporate network’s main antivirus protection parameters. Support for Microsoft NAP and Cisco NAC (Network Admission Control) technologies provides additional protection for local corporate networks and establishes the antivirus protection status of a computer that reconnects to the network (e.g., when a laptop is returned to the office after a business trip).
The new Kaspersky Lab applications for protecting workstations were developed in line with system requirements for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista. The server applications (Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows Server and Kaspersky Administration Kit) support a range of server operating systems: Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
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Monday, December 22 @ 05:06:38 EST (94 reads) |
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 TRENDnet today announces the launch of the first-to-market 7” Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor, model TV-M7. The world’s first 7” Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor connects to your wireless network, detects wired and wireless TRENDnet Internet Security Cameras and streams camera video wirelessly in real-time. It also acts like a photo frame—it displays photo slideshows and plays personal videos and music.
Users previously needed a computer to view streaming video from Internet security cameras, with the TV-M7 users can view video while their computer is turned off. The device also enables users to monitor up to 4 TRENDnet Internet cameras on one screen or scan between cameras to wirelessly monitor key entry points, property, public areas, baby rooms, warehouses, office environments and other sensitive areas.
Wireless technology allows users to place the 7” Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor in the most convenient locations, without the clutter and hassle of a wired connection. This is the first solution to deliver real time video surveillance to the Kitchen, living area, home office or anywhere consumers have access to their wireless network.
The 7” Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor is also designed for use in business environments. Many security posts do not have wired network access —the TV-M7 can be installed quickly at security posts with access to a wireless Local Area Network. Receptionists can use this device to monitor surveillance cameras while working on their computer. This product is also well suited for managerial use, surveillance stations and warehouse monitoring.
Place the high resolution LCD monitor on a table top, or mount it vertically or horizontally on a wall. Use the remote control to view and store content from a wireless network, from the 512MB of built-in memory or from digital camera memory cards. The Slideshow function supports both JPEG and BMP pictures with maximum resolution of up to 16384 x 16384 pixels. It also displays Flickr and Picasa Web photo albums from respective online picture files. Video play back feature in MJPEG, MPEG1 and MPEG-4 formats. Audio playback supports MP3, WMA, AAC and OGG formats.
“We are excited to launch this innovative first-to-market product that delivers tangible surveillance security to home and business users,” stated Pei Huang, President and CEO of TRENDnet. “Consumers used to be confined to viewing IP camera video from their respective computers. This product changes the way we use IP cameras and boosts the security benefit that they provide.”
The 7” Wireless Internet Camera and Photo Monitor comes with a 2-year limited warranty and a suggested retail price of US $320.00.
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Sunday, December 21 @ 04:13:03 EST (85 reads) |
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 GIGABYTE Technology has announced its collaboration with Intel and Chunghwa Telecom to launch Taiwan’s first Mobile Internet Device, the (MID)-M528. The product marks Intel Corporation’s first collaboration with a telecommunication service provider in the Asia-Pacific region to offer a MID product with integrated internet access capabilities. GIGABYTE’s first MID, the M528, features a low power-consumption Intel Atom CPU. Weighing merely 340g, M528 comes in a sleek and trendy design built to fit in your pocket. Complete with intuitive user-friendly interface, web-cam, 3.0 mega pixel digital camera and Bluetooth functions along with support for Wi-Fi or 3.5G network card, M528 is not only capable of delivering seamless mobile internet functionalities but also guarantees the finest user experience one may expect for internet on the go.
GIGABYTE’s General Manager Ma Meng-Ming (馬孟明) pointed out that the number of mobile internet users in Taiwan is steadily approaching 70%. Apart from mobile devices such as notebook PCs and Netbooks, a MID that offers comprehensive mobile internet access will certainly become a popular alternative for users with high demands for such functions. GIGABYTE is proud to be the pioneer in the domestic sector to launch its consumer MID – GIGABYTE M528 that incorporates Intel platform technologies. With innovative design and superior product performance, the M528 provides the smoothest online experience for wireless broadband Internet users and will become the consumers’ best mobile Internet solution for outings, trips and general recreation. GIGABYTE is highly confident that its MID M528 will unquestionably become a leading product in the market and kick off the next trend for MID in Taiwan.
Five unique features of M528:
1. The latest processor technology The M528 features Intel Atom CPU Z500 800MHz with the Linux operating system to ensure optimal battery life performance. The 45nm Intel Atom CPU technology is capable of supporting the latest and most exciting mobile internet devices so users may enjoy the best internet access experience on the go by delivering blazingly fast performance and fluid video streaming.
2. Exquisite and trendy exterior design GIGABYTE’s M528 is housed in a minimalistic yet trendy casing to create an elegant and refined look. Weighing a mere 340g with an ultra slim design, the product is extremely lightweight and portable. Its compact dimensions make it convenient for users to carry around for an extended period of time. With a simple and rounded camber, The MID M528 features a unique characteristic of softness that is distinctively different from conventional electronic products. Despite its compact size, the M528 is equipped with a large and clear 4.8” display to offer more viewing area without compromising its portability.
3. Intuitive and friendly user interface The M528’s LCD screen is capable of rendering a resolution of up to 800x480 to display websites in full with crisp and sharp image quality. Users will no longer have to tolerate the inconvenience of partial display of web pages or text files due to insufficient display area. The M528’s 4.8” LED backlit touch screen and EL flash QWERTY sliding keyboard offer touch input capabilities and convenient operations in poorly lit area. Users can easily perform various tasks such as replying to e-mails with a single hand and enjoying all the conveniences of a powerful MID that reeks of minimalistic style with the M528. In addition, the GIGABYTE M528 comes with a user-friendly interface design to make operation as simple and intuitive as possible. Coupled with an all-new Smart-key design that includes volume adjustment buttons and camera shutter button, users will appreciate and marvel at the ingenuity and thoughts that GIGABYTE’s product designers have invested in the M528.
4. Unparalleled entertainment experience Users of the M528 can chat with friends about the latest and hottest topics anytime, anywhere with the M528’s built-in Web Messenger and its full compatibility with other popular online messaging/chat applications such as MSN. Coupled with its built-in 300,000-pixel webcam and accessories such as headset, users can use the video chat or web phones to communicate with friends in faraway places at any time to enjoy mobile experience without distance restrictions. With the M528, you can expect for excitement round the clock!
5. Seamless mobile functions Through high-speed connections such as Wi-Fi/3.5G(HSDPA), users can send/receive important e-mails or browse local weather information/personal schedule without missing any detail of real time information while on the move with the M528. The product also features a built-in 3 mega-pixel camera complete with auto-focus to deliver high quality image transmission that allows user to capture important video/images and preserve rare moments of beauty. In addition, the M528 is also compatible with Bluetooth V2.0 apart from having 512MB of system memory and a 4GB SSD to offer sufficient storage capacity so as to satisfy users needs during outings and vacations.
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Saturday, December 20 @ 22:10:33 EST (134 reads) |
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 VIA Technologies has announced a powerful new 3-chip silicon platform that brings HD performance to ultra compact systems for a far richer user experience.
While desktop PCs, notebooks and embedded devices are getting smaller and thinner, demands on system resources are growing by the day, with higher definition video content, richer Internet resources and increasingly complex image manipulation requiring more powerful processing, video and graphics capabilities. Codenamed "VIA Trinity", the new platform meets all these performance requirements using much less board real estate than traditional 4-chip platforms, yet still within a comparably low power envelope.
The VIA Trinity platform couples a power efficient VIA processor like the VIA Nano processor with one of VIA's highly integrated unified digital media chipsets, and adds the power of an onboard S3 Graphics PCI Express discrete GPU to bring the latest in x86 technologies to even smaller spaces.
VIA's focus on power efficiency at the silicon level has enabled the integration of all chipset core logic, memory control, IGP, peripheral and networking connectivity, and multimedia functionality into a single-chip solution, such as the VIA VX800 media system processor, allowing for the addition of a discrete graphics accelerator without blowing the space or power budget. This enables OEMs to offer systems with superior computing, 3D graphics and HD video performance over current nettops, netbooks and embedded devices.
"With Mini-ITX 2.0, we declared that small form factor meant no compromise on essential technologies or performance. The VIA Trinity platform is a natural extension of that philosophy for ultra compact systems," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "This platform leverages VIA's long-standing expertise in shrinking the form factor to deliver a truly high definition experience in small devices, perfect for a variety of lifestyles and applications."
VIA Trinity Hi-Def Platform: Get More Out of Three!
The VIA Trinity silicon platform provides all the Hi-Def performance and latest x86 technology support in three chips that other vendors require in four, yet uses less power, granting system and board builders an immediate head-start in the SFF market.
Designed from the ground up for performance-per-watt leadership, VIA processors such as the VIA Nano processor are the bedrock of the VIA Trinity Hi-Def platform. The first 64-bit, superscalar processor in VIA's portfolio, the VIA Nano processor provides scalable, power efficient performance for a truly optimized computing experience with no compromises. This is coupled with one of the VIA system media processors, all-in-one, highly integrated digital media IGP chipsets featuring the 800MHz VIA V4 front side bus.
The S3 Graphics Chrome onboard graphics accelerator supports the latest DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL graphics architectures, HDMI output and playback of the latest Hi-Def content with the Chromotion HD 2.0 video engine. Delivering the full add-in card graphics experience in an extremely low-power onboard package, Chrome brings hardware acceleration for all leading video standards including H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, WMV-HD and AVS for a stunning visual experience, yet remains within the strictest of thermal envelopes.
Further information on VIA's new Hi-Def Platform may be found at the VIA website:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/spearhead/trinity/
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Saturday, December 20 @ 21:56:05 EST (76 reads) |
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 Users with notebooks equipped with NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) now have the added flexibility of downloading upgradeable graphics drivers directly from NVIDIA.com so they can immediately take advantage of new features, improved application compatibility, and performance optimizations. The first graphics driver release from NVIDIA will extend the NVIDIA CUDA architecture to notebook GPUs, enabling the growing number of consumers moving to a notebook-only lifestyle to immediately experience the wide range of CUDA-based applications—from heart-stopping GPU-accelerated game physics to GPU-accelerated video conversion.
“Epic and NVIDIA invest an incredible amount of time and energy into ensuring that customers get an amazing experience with our software out-of-the-box,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. “The only way to ensure that this value-add is realized by customers is for them to have access to timely driver updates. I congratulate NVIDIA for being the first to offer their customers a choice for notebook driver updates.”
“NVIDIA is committed to giving the rapidly growing number of customers using notebook GPUs the same performance optimizations and innovative graphics features that desktop customers have grown accustomed to,” said Dwight Diercks, vice president of software engineering at NVIDIA. “To accomplish this, we have worked diligently over the past year to modularize our driver architecture and develop a unified driver install package that will not only work with notebooks from all manufacturers but also maintain all of their specific model customizations such as hotkeys and suspend and resume functionality.”
GPUs have long been essential platforms for rendering real-time images to computer screens, but software developers and system manufacturers have recently begun using their parallel processing power to deliver a new level of performance for a variety of visual computing applications. The new NVIDIA notebook drivers enable customers to experience the growing number of applications that use the power of NVIDIA GPUs. Video applications such as Badaboom from Elemental Technologies, Power Director 7 from Cyberlink, TMPGEnc from Pegasys Software, and TotalMedia Theater from Arcsoft are all seeing significant performance benefits by transferring the workload from the CPU to the more efficient GPU. Distributing computing applications such as Folding@home, Einstein@home, GPUGRID and SETI@home have also seen performance improve by orders of magnitude through NVIDIA CUDA technology. Recently Adobe Creative Suite 4 became the latest application to speed up performance and enhance features by moving processing to the GPU.
With NVIDIA PhysX technology, GeForce GPUs bring games to life with explosions full of dust and debris, characters that move with lifelike motion, or cloth that drapes and tears naturally. PhysX technology harnesses the power of NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series or higher GPUs, allowing games to deliver 10-20 times more visual complexity on screen. NVIDIA PhysX technology is the development platform of industry leading publishers such as Electronic Arts (EA) and 2K Games and is the physics engine in the blockbuster title Mirror’s Edge from EA.
Starting today, customers with GeForce 8 and 9-series GPUs or Quadro NVS-equipped notebooks can download a BETA version of the drivers from www.nvidia.com. Customers will be able to download a WHQL-certified version supporting all GeForce 7, 8, and 9 series and Quadro NVS series notebook GPUs early next year.
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Saturday, December 20 @ 21:41:41 EST (91 reads) |
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 OCZ Technology has announced the launch of its new Gold Series Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) flash memory cards, to offer professional phographers and videographers unbridled performance combined with ample storage capabilities for high-resolution pictures and video. These premium memory cards offer photography enthusiasts incredible speeds and capacities to deliver the tailored storage they demand.
“OCZ’s new Gold Series SDHC cards are designed for professional photography and high definition video applications where enthusiasts demand the highest level of performance to match the file sizes and speed capabilities of their specialized cameras and video equipment,” commented Alex Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of the OCZ Technology Group. “The new Gold Series cards make use of premium quality flash and are optimized for shooting large RAW files with the latest D-SLR cameras and exceed the performance requirements of the latest 1080 high definition camcorders.”
OCZ Gold Series SDHC cards are ideal for the latest D-SLRs and HD video cameras to deliver exceptional shooting performance, speed, and reliability as well as accelerate photo and video transfers from card to computer. With a blazing Speed Class 6 at 150X write rate and available in 16GB capacities, the Gold Series is designed and optimized for HD video enthusiasts and photography professionals capturing large volumes of high resolution images and video.
OCZ Gold Series SDHC cards are available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB and come backed with an industry-leading Lifetime Warranty and free technical support for the ultimate peace of mind.
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Saturday, December 13 @ 04:38:33 EST (123 reads) |
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 Shuttle has announced the launch of its newest lineup of gaming PCs—1337 and 1337 SDXi system. Shuttle 1337 systems bring together the best technologies the industry has to offer to make one blazing fast gaming system. 1337 systems are able to match performance of larger and louder tower systems without sacrificing the small form factor foot print.
According to Kevin Tu, Product Marketing Manager, “We made it our goal to extract the most performance from our existing XPCs without sacrificing portability for LAN parties. The Shuttle 1337 SDXi is the result, blending the best engineering we have to offer with the best technologies from Intel and ATI.”
The new Shuttle 1337 systems differ from the regular Shuttle XPC systems in form and function. Sporting a unique paint job and liquid-cooling system the Shuttle 1337 PCs deliver are truly unique in appearance. Every Shuttle 1337 system is painted with premium-grade glossy automotive paint by Smooth Creations for that customized touch. Paint jobs by Smooth Creations offer unmatched quality and craftsmanship. According to Smooth Creations PR representative Ashley Willis, “Quality is not expensive … it’s priceless!”
Liquid cooling is employed on 1337 systems to keep the graphics cards cool and quiet. Air-cooling can no longer cut it anymore with the increasing complexity of graphics cards. In the past users would have to install their own liquid-cooling system with fears of leaks. However, with Shuttle 1337 systems, you can have the cooling performance of liquid without the headaches previously associated with it. The liquid-cooling system employed in 1337 systems is completely self-contained, maintenance free and guaranteed not to leak.
Shuttle 1337 SDXi systems integrate the best technologies for blazing fast performance in games and applications. Powered by the Intel Core 2 Extreme Edition X6800 or QX6700 processor, 1337 SDXi systems deliver two and four cores of processing with seamless multitasking capabilities. Joining the Core 2 Extreme processor is a pair of AMD ATI Radeon X1950XT graphics cards in CrossFire. The pair of ATI Radeon X1950XT graphics cards delivers breathtaking visuals with outstanding performance.
System Specifications
* Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 or QX6700
* 2x AMD ATI Radeon X1950 XTX CrossFire
* 2GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800
* Western Digital Raptor 150GB
* Fully internal liquid-cooling system
* Premium glossy automotive paint
Shuttle 1337 SDXi systems will be available late December starting at $3499.
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Saturday, December 13 @ 04:32:28 EST (138 reads) |
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 ESET has announced ESET Online Scanner is now available for public beta testing. ESET Online Scanner provides users the ability to scan and clean their systems without installing antivirus software. New features include enhanced browser support, destination scanning, anti-stealth (anti-rootkit) technology, and the ability to quarantine all infected files. It also features a new GUI and support for 64-bit platforms. The beta test version is a precursor of the final product without full functionality and documentation. It is intended for experienced users and should not be installed on computers that perform critical tasks because it may cause errors or crashes.
For more information or to download a copy, please visit ESET’s Beta Test Program microsite.
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Thursday, December 11 @ 13:18:50 EST (91 reads) |
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 The ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution is the ideal foundation for a powerful workstation for Small Office usage, SOHOs and mainstream workstation users; with its unparalleled performance. Through ASUS’ revolutionary and innovative design, the P6T6 WS Revolution is able to support three true x16 link PCI-E slots for NVIDIA's 2-way & 3-way SLI and ATi CrossFireX technologies to deliver extreme graphical processing performance. Furthermore, it is also equipped with 6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 slots onboard to provide users with high speed I/O and flexible graphic and computing options.
Three True x16 Link PCI-E for 3-way SLI and CrossFireX on Demand
The P6T6 WS Revolution comes equipped with built-in 3-way SLI/CrossFireX on Demand technology for outstanding graphical performance. This revolutionary technology allows users to enjoy 2-way / 3-way SLI technology or CrossFireX support on the same motherboard. This means that users will be able to install up to three 3-Way SLI-capable graphics cards and retain the flexibility to run a CrossFireX setup. Whichever option they choose, users are guaranteed mind-boggling graphics performance for improved work efficiency. It can also support true @16 PCI-E Gen2 3-Way SLI technology, which will present the fastest and the most reliable graphic performance to users whether they are engaged in Mechanical/ Architecture/ Interior/ Aircraft/ Audio/Video Design or playing games in their leisure time.
Revolutionary 6 High Speed PCI-E Gen2 x16 Slots
The P6T6 WS Revolution is equipped with 6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 Slots to provide customers with high speed I/O options. Each slot will support up to 8GB/s of bandwidth, which is double the bandwidth when compared to PCI-E 1.1—suitable for high speed Infiniband connections, professional graphic or high-performance computing cards. With 6 PCI-E Gen2 x16 slots, users will have sufficient I/O interfaces to fulfill their demands of any high-end graphic or high-performance computing solution. With the ability to run both types of multi-GPU setups with the SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, users can utilize up to three graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration to ensure astonishingly smooth graphics.
Multitude of Storage Options with Cutting-edge SAS
The P6T6 WS Revolution provides users with onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports that supports hard drive upgrade flexibility; and retains full compatibility with the ASUS optional SASsaby card. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS hard disks will provide higher data transmission speeds and better data storage reliability in comparison to current SATA interfaces; and will provide users with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs.
Industry-leading Power Design
The breakthrough 16+2 power design (16-phase to vCore; 2-phase to vDRAM/QPI controller inside CPU) technology is able to: achieve high power efficiency; effectively dispel heat generated by the VRM module, and lower temperatures better in comparison to other VRM solutions. With high quality power components such as: low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, the ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design also ensures longer component life, minimum power loss, and helps to reach higher overclocking scores than ever before.
Enjoy Working with WS Diag. LED and the "ASUS Heartbeat"
Working with the ASUS workstation can now be enjoyable and interesting. During bootup, the Diag. LED will check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card and HDD) sequentially; and if an error is found, the LED next to the error device will remain lit until the problem is solved. Once it has successfully booted up, the LEDs around the ASUS brand name on the motherboard will glow brightly and vividly with a deep-blue light according to a regular tempo—much like the steady rhythm of deep breaths—making the workstation board seem like it is "coming to life".
Surfing the Internet within 5 Seconds* via Express Gate
This additional built-in Operating System makes a host of commonly used applications available to users in just 5 seconds from bootup; including the web browser, instant messenger, Skype, photo manager, music player and online games. With this convenient, instant access to the Internet, users can now send a last-minute email before rushing off to work, browse the Web in between appointments and reach friends and family via the instant messenger all in the blink of an eye.
* Actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models
Practical Features for Efficient Work Solutions
The P6T6 WS Revolution also comes with an additional G.P. Diagnosis card. This useful tool helps provide quick and precise system checks, and displays errors on the LED display—helping users to pinpoint errors quickly. Connected on the TPM header, the G.P. Diagnosis card also provides great convenience by being near the onboard reset and power buttons for easy troubleshooting.
Specifications
CPU
LGA1366 socket for Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core i7 Processor
Chipset
Intel X58 / ICH10R
Nvidia nForce200
QPI Speeds
Up to 6.4 GT/s; Intel QuickPath Interconnect
Memory
6 x DIMM, max. 12 GB, DDR3 1600 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC un-buffered memory, triple channel architecture
Expansion Slots
- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8)
- 1 x PCIe x16
- 2 x PCIe x8
- 1 x PCIe x4
True @ x16 3-Way SLI in Slot 1, 3, &5 when Slot 2&4 are not occupied
Multi-GPU support
Supports NVIDIA Native SLI and 3-Way SLI; ATI CrossFireX technology, up to Quad CrossFireX,
Storage
- Intel ICH10R controller: 6 x SATA 3 Gb/s RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD
- Marvell 88SE6320 Ext SAS controller: 2 x SAS ports supporting RAID 0, 1
- Marvell 88SE6121 Ext SATA controller: 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s RAID 0, 1
Audio
ADI 2000B, 8 channels High Definition Audio CODEC
LAN
Realtek 8111C Dual Gb LAN (Teaming)
USB 2.0
12 x USB2.0 / 1.1 ports
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Thursday, December 11 @ 13:11:19 EST (317 reads) |
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Booooo! Seagate was a pioneer in offering 5 year warranties for most of its hard drive products, including bare hard drives. Well- not any more beginning in 2009- here's the official word from the company.
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Starting in 2009, Seagate will be making some important changes to its limited warranty terms for selected bare drive products.
For products purchased on or after January 3, 2009, the limited warranty period for consumer electronics, notebook and personal storage bare drives sold to Seagate Authorized Distributors will be changed from 5 to 3 years. Seagate believes that the new warranty period and terms better reflect current industry standards.
Seagate enterprise drives and Seagate and Maxtor external retail products that have 5-year warranty periods will not be affected by this change.
If you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Seagate Distributor or consult the Seagate Partner Warranty Information page.
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Wednesday, December 10 @ 17:26:34 EST (117 reads) |
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 Logitech today introduced the Logitech G13 advanced gameboard – a hybrid gaming keyboard designed to complement your Logitech keyboard and mouse – giving you game-changing comfort and control on a Mac computer or a PC.
“If you’re into serious gaming, there’s no better feeling than playing with the G13 gameboard by your side,” said Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “Unlike other gameboards that focus only on programmability, the G13 advanced gameboard incorporates the principles of our award-winning Comfort Wave design. So whether you’re getting into World of Warcraft or walking into your next LAN party, the G13 gameboard gives you a powerful advantage over those forced to work with less.”
With its sculpted, ergonomically inspired shape and pushing-the-envelope functionality, the Logitech G13 advanced gameboard completes your search for gear, augmenting a Logitech G15 keyboard for gaming and a Logitech G9 Laser Mouse.
Delivering increased comfort, the iconic contoured design complements the natural shape of your hand and fingers, while the smooth, concave home-row keys make it easy to locate buttons by touch. With three game modes, 25 programmable keys and a programmable analog stick, the G13 gameboard offers up to 87 ways for you to control your game (software installation required). And you can set up custom button-profiles for each one of your favorite titles. You can even create macros on the fly without having to pause your game.
And for another tactical advantage, the 160-by-43-pixel
GamePanel LCD shows live game stats, system info and even messages from other players.
With the G13 gameboard, you’ll also get backlit keys that help you easily locate the right key in low-light conditions or lights-out play. And you can select from hundreds of available backlight colors, so your gameboard looks just the way you want it.
A handy solution for the laptop gamer, the G13 gameboard includes onboard memory, letting you program up to five ready-to-play profiles and take them with you to your next LAN party. The G13 gameboard also offers pre-configured settings for many popular games, including World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade, Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and many others.
With its sturdy weight and strategically placed feet, the G13 gameboard won’t move during gameplay, giving you rock-solid support all the way to victory.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G13 advanced gameboard is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in December for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
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Wednesday, December 10 @ 14:27:06 EST (207 reads) |
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 HP today announced the expansion of its virtualized browsing solution across select business desktop products and its plans to introduce Linux as an operating system choice for business desktop customers.
The offerings are designed to help small businesses enhance their productivity and ease their management of technology.
The first-of-its-kind Mozilla Firefox for HP Virtual Solution was developed with Symantec and Mozilla for HP customers. The solution uses the standard release of Mozilla Firefox with a Symantec Software Virtualization Solution layer that allows customers to use the Internet productively while keeping business PCs stable and easier to support.
As customers surf the web, changes made to the PC are contained in a “virtual layer,” separate from the operating system, and do not permanently alter the machine. Customers can therefore reset the browser as needed, instantly returning the PC to its last-known good state.
Previously offered on the HP Compaq dc7900 Business Desktop PC, this virtual protection tool will soon be extended to work with HP Compaq dc7500, HP Compaq dc5800, HP Compaq dc5850, HP Compaq dx2400, HP Compaq dx2450 and HP Compaq dx2390 desktop PCs.
“As companies continue to rely on the Internet as a primary business tool, the need for systems that are more stable and resistant to the effects of interacting on the web has become a top concern,” said Alan Reed, vice president and general manager, Business Desktops, HP. “With HP’s virtual browsing solution, small business customers are equipped with an easy-to-use solution to efficiently manage their PCs, ultimately saving time and costs.”
“We’re pleased that more people will be able to experience the exceptional features offered in Firefox,” said Margaret Tallman, Business Development, Mozilla. “With Mozilla Firefox for HP Virtual Solutions, HP business customers will receive all the same key security attributes offered within Mozilla Firefox’s standard version, including instant website ID, password manager, anti-malware, anti-phishing, one-click private data clearing, pop-up blocker.”
Ken Berryman, vice president, Endpoint Virtualization, Symantec, said: “This solution is a key milestone as application virtualization is now mainstream technology that makes PCs more efficient, stable and capable of meeting today’s changing business demands. Delivering application software virtually allows businesses to provide a more productive and less expensive computing experience.”
HP expands choice for business and education customers with Linux offering
To provide customers with more cost-effective and secure computing options, HP, the leader in worldwide Linux server shipments and revenue, has introduced a new desktop offering with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop from Novell on the HP Compaq dc5850.
This joint solution delivers a tightly integrated suite of essential applications, including OpenOffice.org, web browser, multimedia tools, and email, collaboration and instant messaging software to drive productivity for business customers.
For education customers, HP is working with Novell to develop and maintain a repository of more than 40 applications, including math, art and word games, to improve student learning. In addition, applications for school administration and instruction will be available for teachers and administrators.
“We are excited to expand our work with HP to take advantage of the high-growth desktop Linux space,” said Roger Levy, senior vice president and general manager, Open Platform Solutions, Novell. “As the best-engineered and most interoperable Linux desktop, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop helps customers increase security and improve productivity. With the focus on educational users, this affordable joint offering delivers a solid learning platform and prepares students with 21st-century technology skills.”
Pricing and availability
The Mozilla Firefox for HP Virtual Solution is planned to be available worldwide by end of year at no additional cost on the new business desktop models referenced above, with the HP Compaq dx2390 available outside the United States.
The HP Compaq dc5850 with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is expected to be available Dec. 15 in North America at a U.S. street price of $519.
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Wednesday, December 10 @ 14:23:20 EST (164 reads) |
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 For those who want to anticipate where their money will go, rather than where it went, Intuit has introduced Free Quicken Online - the Web's first forward-looking personal financial service.
The new Quicken Online takes the legendary ease of Quicken and combines it with break-through technology that makes available, for the first time, a forward-looking paycheck and spending forecaster. By using this paycheck and spending forecaster, customers can now track their spending ahead of time to stay on top of their money, giving them another way to look for ways to save.
"Until now, online personal finance sites have been like a rearview mirror - a backwards view of money spent," said Todd Stanley, vice president and general manager of Quicken. “Quicken Online changes that. Like a pair of binoculars, Quicken Online makes it easier to look ahead, see all of your spending, what bills are coming, and how much money you'll have left over. It makes staying on top of your money easier than ever before."
Quicken Online's new, easy-to-use paycheck and spending forecaster graphically displays how customer's finances will look over the next few pay periods. Quicken Online anticipates income and bills over the next 30 days, easily showing users where they're spending between now and their next paycheck. With an estimated 70 percent of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, consumers can now accurately track spending and avoid overdrawing their accounts – a feature not found in any other online software.
And for those on the go, Quicken Online can send mobile alerts to cell phones and PDAs, alerting users to potential overdrafts, exceeding their credit limit and notifying them of low balances to help avoid overdrawing their accounts. In addition, new budget alerts make it easier than ever to stay on track financially while on the go. Users can set limits on their spending and receive alerts* when they get close to overspending.
More information about the new free Quicken Online is available at www.quickenonline.com.
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Tuesday, December 09 @ 13:16:07 EST (94 reads) |
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