Super Talent released a new SSD that will surely make ASUS Eee PC S101 users happy.

The default storage capacity of ASUS Eee PC S101 is only 16GB and needless to explain, most owners would like to increase that capacity, Super Talent’s 32GB / 64GB SSDs are the answers to that.

The company introduced three new SSDs for Eee PC. All of these SSDs have an increased read and write speed at 90 MB/sec and 55 MB/sec respectively.

As stated the SSDs come in three versions: FPM16RSE (16GB), FPM32RSE (32GB) or the FPM64RSE (64GB). Super Talent’s press release didn’t disclose the price for the first two versions, but the higher end FPM64RSE in 64Gbis tagged at $169.

Source: HotHardware

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Maingrear unveiled their ultimate workstation for creative professionals. Dubbed as the Remix, the computer packs pure horsepower and well, more horsepower.

Let’s start off with what’s inside. If you don’t find Core i7 CPU, Quadro FX / CX GPU options, up to 12GB of DDR3 RAM, RAID 0 HDD configurations impressive then we’re clearly not on the same page. The computer also has an advanced cooling system, to complement its raw power. It has a liquid cooling system to keep the fans from making too much racket.

The Remix Creative workstation aims to target hardcore photoshop users, graphic designer, video producers and other creative professionals.

Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR boasted that the Remix is based on their years of experience in high performance computing in the PC Gaming and Enthusiast market.

The system of Remix is optimized for Adobe programs particularly Adobe Creative Suite. It also has H.264 video encoding that can read up to 4x faster with the NVIDIA CUDA.

This workstation’s price starts at $1,999. For more hardcore users, the version with NVidia Quadro CX is tagged at $3,999.99.

Source: Engadget

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We don’t know what transpired inside T-Mobile’s brainstorming room, but we are certain that the name of its new phone Shadow isn’t bright –literally and figuratively.

The phone however has few details worth mentioning. This phone is UMA-compatible device and the company is boasting the phone’s other title: very first Windows Mobile device to support HotSpot calls over WiFi. If you don’t understand this, just think of BlackBerry made blacker. Of course don’t take that literally as the Shadow phone is available in White Mint and Black Burgundy.

There is also the new Nokia 7510. It is a flip phone that has changeable faceplates for customization. It has a trick semi-hidden external display and 2-MP built-in camera and has a WiFi radio for entertainment.

According to the press release, Nokia 7510 comes with changeable faceplates in three bold colors so it can change its look as often as you do, though we’re not sure if three variations can suffice to your change in outfits.

These phones are now available. The Shadow phone is tagged at $199.99 while the flip phone N7150 is at $49.99, inclusive of contracts and rebates.

Source: Engadget

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Have you ever tried using a public PC? Some of you might probably answer in the negative. Indeed, going to Internet cafés to surf the Web is starting to become unfashionable these days as portable computers continue to get cheaper.

But don’t expect net café’s to totally disappear soon. No matter how small PCs get, you won’t always find it convenient to carry it around with you. So there will definitely come a time when you’ll be forced to use a computer that’s not yours.

Using a public PC can be dangerous, so you’d better limit the things that you’ll do whenever you’re using one. Public computers are notorious for being a melting pot of viruses, just as public toilets are. Hundreds of people have already used it, so there’s a big chance that one of them might have introduced a worm in the system maliciously or inadvertently.

One of the things that you shouldn’t do when you’re using a computer that’s not yours is to engage in e-commerce. Whenever you buy things on the Internet, sensitive financial data will be asked of you, such as your credit card number. Many worms are embedded in public PCs that capture keystrokes, especially those that are keyed in on online stores. Unless you would want to give a virtual supplemental card to hackers, don’t conduct financial transactions on a PC that other people also use.

You should also think twice in accessing your e-mail or other accounts on a public computer. Again, malware that are designed to capture passwords are often injected into public PCs. Try to limit the things that you do in a public computer. Checking the latest NFL or NBA results is harmless. But checking your bank account balance on a net café can be suicidal.

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The MSI GT627 Gaming Laptop is among the many gadgets that the company revealed during CES 2009. And before curiosity and gossip eat the best of us, MSI decided to release information about the computer, formally.

The gaming laptop sports a 15.4 clear LCD display. Topping its features are a Core 2 Duo CPU, pixel packed 1,680 x 1,050 resolution display, 6-cell battery (optional 9-ell vesion), 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Blu-ray drive.

The laptop uses the 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS GPU, a first for any MSI system. And if we are going to believe the makers of the GPU, we’ll surely find this laptop hard to resist. “Whether viewing or editing photos, finding directions, playing a game, or watching a hi-def movie, the MSI GT627 with the NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GS GPU runs silky smooth, with amazing visuals,” said Rene Haas, General Manager of the notebook business unit at NVIDIA.

There is also a 320GB HDD and a 4-in-1 multicard reader. The usual USB 2.0 ports and HDMI / VGA outputs, gigabit Ethernet supports connectivity. It also has a built-in webcam and Touch Sensor and E-SATA. Gamers can easily gow tih this as it weights around 5.8 pounds.

Price for the basic and upgraded version remains undisclosed.

Source: Engadget

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If safety is your concern about security then ioSafe’s new external hard drive that is submersible and fire-proof should be on your consideration.

The fire-proof enclosure was originally leaked when the manufacturer hinted of 2.5-inch HDDs, wrapping them in armor, then stuffing them into 3.5-inch enclosures pus water and fire protection. But it now appears that they was a change in plans so here comes a larger and perhaps even harder external USB 2.0 enclosures.

The enclosure can fit in standard Western Digital or Seagate hard disks, enabling it to survive water submersion for three days and being caught on fire for 30 minutes.

There are three variants available namely 500GB, 1TB and 1.5TB. Price for 500GB is $199, and $348 for the 1.5TB model.

There is a warranty that comes with every purchase. The item can be purchased online by going to ioSafe’s official website.

Source: Engadget

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In case you haven’t heard yet, millions of PCs around the globe are fast succumbing to a worm that experts have yet to completely dissect.

According to F-Secure, a security software company based in the US, around 9 million computers are already playing host to the dreaded malware called “Conficker.” Millions more are expected to be infected by it in the next few days.

Little information has been unearthed as to what the virus could do. What is conclusively known, though, is that it exploits networks and servers that have not installed the latest security patches issued for Windows RPC Server Service. The fact that many antivirus programs cannot detect it also exacerbates the problem.

Conficker, which also goes by the name “Downadup,” spreads rapidly as it immediately copies itself into systems and storage devices. It’s very difficult to detect as it uses different extension names.

While security software makers appear to have been caught flatfooted, they are already laying out plans to curb the infection. Microsoft has recently announced that the latest update of its malware detection and removal tool would already be able to identify and eliminate Conficker.

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What looks to be like a non-minimalist thumb drive or USB flash drive is actually a micro digital player, and this one comes from no less than Green House.

Not exactly earth friendly or anything like that, but the new Kana Micro DAP may still be friendly in one way or another.

Different from other digital audio player, this one from Green House needs your own microSD for storage. The current limit is 2GB and we sure hope that it will be increased in the future, but for the meantime, you can settle for its 2 hours of battery life. Charging in case you haven’t guessed it is thru USB. It has a built-in USB that you can connect to your laptop, PC or other devices.

The player supports MP3, WMA, and WMA DRM files. It tips the scale at 10gms and has 55.4×20x10.5mm dimensions.

Buyers can choose from seven different colors, all looking semi-translucent. This is available no in Japan for ¥1,480, or about $16.

Source: AkihabaraNews

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OCZ made a radical change into its solid-state drive family thru the release of the new Apex Series. The Apex Series have 2.5-inch slots and can be categorized between Solid models and speeder Vertex line.

Obvious enough, OCZ launched the product to give something that carries speed of flash based storage devices without needing to put a price tag that will make them greedy. The SATA-II based SSDs use RAID stripe that allows it to have a read / write speed of 230 MB / 160 MB per second.

The drives will be available in three variations: 60GB, 120GB and 250GB. These storage devices are built with an effort to lower power consumption.

OCZ also made into consideration the use of lightweight alloy housing to improve security and data stability particularly when moving the hard drives.

There is no word on the price as of this writing, but it will be available in the market very soon.

Source: Electronista

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This thing has been foreseen by tech blogs, after being cracked and hacked there’s nothing really left for this piece of gaming console – it needs to be open and available to the general public.

At least that’s what authority blogs like IGN fee about the device. According to a blog post, it is almost sure that the Nintendo DSi will hit the streets of United States this coming April.

This is not just any other rumor, this is the rumor! In fact, there is already price tag to the very anticipated gaming platform. It is reported that it will be sold for $179.99 once it is released first week of April. There is no official word from Nintendo, but IGN justifies that this is just expected as Nintendo “doesn’t comment on rumors and speculation.”

There is no need to state how US gamers will embrace Nintendo DSi, it is pretty obvious already.

Source: Joystiq

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