Feature, Mobile News

Telia pushes for wireless connectivity of up to 50Mbps with Samsung 4G modem [with video]

As most countries are still struggling to improve the speeds of its HSPA+ network to achieve 21Mbps. We are pushing forward with 4G LTE. So, will it be able to reach the up to 50Mbps data rate ? Check out the article for details Read the full details here. Here is a picture of the device from [...]

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Feature, Mainboard, PC Tech News, Press Releases

ASRock introduces USB 3 + SATA 3 (6Gbps) on X58 Deluxe3 and support Quad CF and SLI

Looks like every manufacturer will be enhancing their boards with USB 3 and SATA 3 on their boards. Just after we saw the new ASRock P55 Deluxe3, ASRock has the X58 Deluxe3 which is based on the INTEL X58 chipset for LGA1366 processor. Below is the specification of the X58 Deluxe3 Intel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 Processor [...]

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Feature, PC Tech News, Press Releases

Exclusive – ASRock introduces ASRock P55 Deluxe3 with SATA3(6Gbps), USB3.0(5Gbs), eSATA3, Quad SLI and ATi Quad CrossFireX Support

February. 5, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan – ASRock Inc. the leading motherboard manufacturer proudly launch one of its True 333 series motherboard – P55 Deluxe3. Continuing in P55 Deluxe tradition, P55 Deluxe3 offers the awesome features for PC DIYers and gaming enthusiasts, such as NVIDIA Quad SLI and ATI Quad CrossFireX as well as the most [...]

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Feature, Mainboard, PC Tech News

Biostar TH55XE Intel Clarkdake H55 mainboard preview

BIOSTAR famous T-series, “TH55XE” offers m-ATX form factor, a stylish black PCB, supports Intel 32nm Clarkdale Core i5/i3/Pentium 45/32nm series processors. All solid state power capacitors, 7 phase CPU power supply, new generation of energy-saving “Dura Max” technology, accurate circuit design, and Japan made PSE capacitor that ensures product durability and stability. Intel Core i5 [...]

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Android, Feature, Mobile News, Review

Motorola DEXT with MOTOBLUR Review [HD]

We take a quick first hand look at the Motorola DEXT Android phone in Singapore. This phone comes with MOTOBLUR which is a customised UI over the Android 1.5 Cupcake. See how it works and find out the details in the first look review. Read it now http://www.ocworkbench.com/2010/MOTOROLA/motorola-dext-review/p1.htm

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Android, Mobile News, Windows Mobile, bada

Samsung might launch bada OS phone at MWC 2010 Barcelona

Posted on 09 February 2010

Samsung has put up teasers on the web asking users to guess about their new phone. Similar to CommunicAsia held in Singapore last year. The Samsung Unpack site has not put up too much information about the upcoming phone. From the pictures, it can be easily guess that it has something to do with Ocean [...] Continue Reading

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Graphics card, PC Tech News, Software

Microsoft releases FEB 2010 DIRECT X 10 update

Posted on 08 February 2010

The DirectX end-user installation includes all the latest and previous released DirectX runtime. This includes the bi-monthly D3DX, XInput, and Managed DirectX components. The DirectX runtime cannot be uninstalled. We recommend Windows Me and Windows XP users turn on a “System Restore” point before installing. For information on turning on a restore point, please refer to the following [...] Continue Reading

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Memory, PC Tech News, Press Releases

Kingston Introduces New Anti-Counterfeit Label for Memory Modules to Ensure Product Authenticity

Posted on 08 February 2010

Kingston Introduces New Anti-Counterfeit Label for Memory Modules to Ensure Product Authenticity Fight Counterfeiting and Protect Customer’s Best Interests   Hsinchu, Taiwan – (February 5, 2010) Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of new Anti-Counterfeit labels on memory modules. With the new labels, Kingston can better prevent counterfeit memory [...] Continue Reading

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PC Tech News

VIA revenues drop 11.35% sequentially to NT$368 million

Posted on 08 February 2010

VIA Technologies saw January 2010 revenues drop 11.35% sequentially to NT$368 million (US$11.48 million) and remain flat compared to the same period in 2009. The company expects to see a 10-15% revenue decline in first-quarter 2010 compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 since the Lunar New Year will mean there are fewer working days in [...] Continue Reading

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PC Tech News

Updates of Articles and Reviews List OCWORKBENCH

Posted on 07 February 2010

We have updated the list of articles and reviews for year 2010. If you discover any broken links or errors, please notify the webmaster by commenting on this post. Here is the list http://en.ocworkbench.com/review-list/ Continue Reading

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Mobile News, Symbian, Windows Mobile

First look at the Sony Ericsson Aspen [HD]

Posted on 07 February 2010

Below is a video of the just announced Sony Ericsson Aspen. Check it out before it goes on sale. Continue Reading

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Android, Mobile News

Samsung unveils new Android 2.1 powered phone SHW-M100S with HD 720p recording

Posted on 05 February 2010

Samsung unveils new Android 2.1 powered phone SHW-M100S We were expecting Samsung would unveil some new Android phones at this month’s Mobile World Congress, but one device has slipped out early. Samsung just announced the M100s which is headed to SK Telecom. The new Android phone comes with an 800MHz processor, 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen (WVGA), 5MP [...] Continue Reading

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Notebooks/Netbooks, PC Tech News, Press Releases

Sony debuts its VAIO Z series notebook with Intel Core i7, Quad SSD and dual graphics processors in a 13.1 inch notebook

Posted on 04 February 2010

Sony’s New Flagship VAIO Z Delivers Unparalleled Performance Featuring state of the art innovative Quad SSD and Intel Core™ i7[1] CPU,, the VAIO Z offers professionals a smooth and snappy working experience like never before.  (Singapore, 4 February 2010) – Sony Singapore debuts its powerful new flagship mobile PC, the VAIO Z Series. Offering Intel’s latest Core™ [...] Continue Reading

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Apple, Mobile News

Does Apple iPhone OS 3.1.3 solve the battery draining issue ?

Posted on 04 February 2010

My biggest complain would be the bad drain of power on the iPhone 3GS after purchasing it in replacement of my old defunct phone. Although i love the interface and multitouch, the single task machine seems to be draining the battery like drinking water. Within minutes, you can see the percentage drop 1%, 2%, … The [...] Continue Reading

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Mainboard, PC Tech News

Biostar TA890GXE AMD 890GX board Preview

Posted on 04 February 2010

BIOSTAR “TA890GXE” Preview Taipei, Taiwan, Feb 2, 2010 – BIOSTAR MICROTECH INT’L CORP., a professional manufacturer of motherboards today announced its compatible motherboard lineup “TA890GXE” constructed supporting AMD AM3 processors as well as upcoming Thuban 6 core processor and with DDR3 support. The 890GX is basically an upgrade of the 790GX with internal graphics core remains [...] Continue Reading

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HDD/SSD, Mainboard, PC Tech News

Gigabyte to demonstrate OCZ USB 3.0 drive at CeBIT 2010

Posted on 03 February 2010

OCZ first USB 3.0 external hard drive is just smaller than an iPhone, but its a lot lighter and all solid state! Here are some pictures of it. It will be demonstrated at Gigabyte booth at CeBIT 2010. This is how it looks : Continue Reading

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Mainboard, PC Tech News, Press Releases

ECS to showcase Green products, USB 3.0, ECS unique technologies such as GPS, eJIFFY, 15µ Gold Contact and Qooltech III at CeBIT 2010 in Germany

Posted on 03 February 2010

Green Touch, Good Life ECS Showcases Green Products in Cebit 2010 ECS Cebit 2010, Taiwan, February 1st, 2010 – Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) plans to present complete Green product designs under a theme “Green Touch, Good Life”. ECS displays Green motherboards, graphics cards, notebooks, all-in-one and small-form-factor desktop systems at Cebit fairground Hall17/E59 from March 2nd to [...] Continue Reading

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Mainboard, PC Tech News

ASRock expects to ship 9 million boards in 2010 making it third largest mainboard maker after ASUS and Gigabyte

Posted on 03 February 2010

Digitimes reports that ?ASRock expects to ship nine million motherboards in 2010, an increase on shipments of seven million units in 2009, according to chairman Ted Hsu. If the company successfully achieves its shipment goal for 2010, it will be become the third largest vendor after Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology, Hsu noted. However, Hsu pointed out [...] Continue Reading

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Apple, Mobile News

Apple iPhone OS 3.1.3 to fix battery life problem

Posted on 03 February 2010

iPhone OS 3.1.3 and iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPod touch  The iPhone 3.1.3 OS fixes some bugs, including a number of security issues. It doesn’t add any significant features. Some of the bugs that were fixed in iPhone 3.1.3 OS aside from the security issues are: •improves accuracy of reported battery level on iPhone 3GS •resolves issue where [...] Continue Reading

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Mobile News, Windows Mobile

Sony Ericsson announces Aspen powered by Windows Mobile 6.5.3 OS

Posted on 02 February 2010

02 February 2010 Latest addition to GreenHeart™ portfolio now allows consumers and companies to make a green choice on their Windows Phone Office at your fingertips with the latest version of Windows Phone Maximised message experience with QWERTY keyboard and finger friendly touch Have fun with Media Browser and PlayNow™ February 2, London, UK – Today sees [...] Continue Reading

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PC Tech News

AMD is slated to launch AMD 890GX in March 2010

Posted on 02 February 2010

AMD is slated to launch AMD 890GX in March 2010 From our usual sources of information, boards based on the AMD 890GX will unveil by March 2010. In our previous news, we have already looked at some of the basic specificatoins of the new chipset(s). (Do a search if you don’t remmeber). Manufacturers would also be integrating [...] Continue Reading

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Graphics card, PC Tech News

GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 470 will be the names of the first two GPUs shipped based on our new GF100 chip

Posted on 02 February 2010

NVIDIA has official made known the names of its upcoming GF100 chipset graphics cards. The first two cards, GeForce GTX 480 and GeForce GTX 470 will be the names of the first two GPUs shipped based on our new GF100 chip! Continue Reading

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Notebooks/Netbooks, PC Tech News

Samsung releases R series notebook with Intel Core i5-520M processor

Posted on 02 February 2010

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - New Samsung notebooks, netbooks and external hard disk drives redesigned and enhanced to be energy efficient for better performance   SINGAPORE, 2 February 2010 – Samsung Electronics today unveiled a variety of new notebooks, netbooks and external Hard Disk Drives (HDD) that take mobility and stylishness to the next level. [...] Continue Reading

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