HTC One X Video Review
Bluetooth 1 Apr 2012

HTC announced it’s availability of the new HTC One X on 2 Apr 2012 (tomorrow). We are delighted to be able to try out this amazing phone at the HTC One World Event held at Marina Bay Sands Hall Press Event.

When we first looked at the exterior of the HTC One X, we were attracted by it’s polycabonate unibody. It just look spectacular in it’s own. Powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor at 1.5GHz, it gives the phone a speed boost with the multi core GPU. It is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The screen is exceptionally sharp and white is definitely white and not grey to the eyes. Reading from the screen is a pleasure as it has a 4.7″ 720p HD screen crafted from contoured Corning Gorilla Glass.

As it is a smartphone with multimedia as focus, the HTC One X comes with an amazing camera and audio playback. With ImageSense HTC One is able to compete with digital camera with it’s fast speed ImageChip and lens. In merely 0.7s, you can take a shot without missing out the important scenes. The phone is also capable of doing sperfast capture at 0.2secs auto focus by holding the shutter button.

The f/2.0 lens is also capable of capture at low light or even no light. It also includes HDR for taking photos at varying levels of brightness.

With Video Pic, you can capture a photo and video shoot at the same time. You can rewind the video, and take a shot you missed in the video capture too.

You can also share photos and videos with Dropbox as it is integrated with HTC Sense. Most importantly, you can now share your contents, play games, read emails via HTC Media Link HD (See video 2 on page 2). It is definitely easier to configure than any others in the market.

As for audio, it has Beats by Dr. Dre integrated. With HTC Sync Manager, you can sync with iTunes or Windows Media Player. You can also listen to streaming internet radio station on the move with the car stereo clip.

On page 2, we will show you how easy HTC Media Link HD works.

HTC launches HTC One X and HTC One V at Marina Bay Sands Singapore

HTC ONE SERIES UNVEILED IN SOUTH ASIA

HTC One™ Highlighted by an Amazing Camera, Authentic Sound Experience and
Innovative Media Link HD Display

Unprecedented momentum for HTC One series – available beginning in April with broad
global availability through more than 130 mobile operators and distributors

SINGAPORE – March 30, 2012 – HTC, a global designer of smartphones, today unveiled its new
HTC One series of smartphones that represent its most premium mobile experience with a new
level of iconic design, consisting of an amazing camera, authentic sound and state-of-the-art
Media Link HD Display.

Video 1 – Presentation part 1 of 2

“One of the key objectives for the HTC One series, was to enable the user to remember their
best moments in life easily, whether it be capturing a photo or listening to a song, so it was
crucial for us to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic
sound experience,” said Lennard Hoornik, President of HTC South Asia Pacific. “We are very
focused on creating an invaluable camera and audio experience that is user-friendly, so
customers will love using it and we believe that the HTC One series will deliver this like never
before.”

With HTC’s most premium experience, the HTC One series integrates Android 4.0 (ICS) with HTC
Sense™ 4, the new version of HTC’s branded user experience that is introducing HTC
ImageSense™, a new suite of camera and imaging features that set HTC One apart from other
phones. HTC Sense 4 also includes broad enhancements to audio quality and simplifies how
people listen to music on their phone.

Amazing Camera

With ImageSense HTC One rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of
the camera, including the lens, the sensor, the software, and even integrating a new custom HTC
ImageChip. These enhancements combine to deliver our fastest image capture, best image
quality under adverse conditions and easiest interface that enables quick access to capturing
stills and videos with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons.

. Superfast Capture – HTC One dramatically reduces the time it takes to capture those key
moments. In just 0.7 seconds you’re able to take a shot, and with a new superfast 0.2-
seconds autofocus, continue to take nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by
holding the shutter button.

. Good photos in adverse conditions – HTC One delivers dramatic enhancements in image
capture quality even in adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright
backlighting. The f/2.0 lens on the HTC One X offers best-in-class performance,
capturing 40 percent more light than the f/2.4 lenses available on other high-end
phones. HTC One also includes HDR, a market-leading technology, for taking great
photos even when there are varying levels of brightness.
. Video Pic (Concurrent Video/Still Capture) – With Video Pic you capture a photo and
shoot video at the same time. Now, while you’re shooting HD video, all you have to do
is tap the shutter button and it snaps a high-resolution still photo while the video
continues to shoot. You are also able to capture a photo frame from a previously
recorded video.
. Dropbox integrated with HTC Sense – HTC One gives you an easy way to save and share
your photos and videos. HTC has integrated Dropbox into HTC Sense 4 enabling HTC One
customers to get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years. That’s enough to
keep more than 10,000 high-quality photos. Dropbox is also integrated throughout HTC
Sense 4, so it’s easy to edit, save and share your documents and other kinds of files.
. Sharing your photos and more – HTC One gives you a new way to share your photos and
videos. When you plug in HTC’s wireless Media Link HD* accessory into your TV’s HDMI
port, you can easily share your photos, videos, or anything else on your phone with your
friends, family or colleagues regardless of the television’s brand as long as it has HDMI.

Lennard Hoornik, President, South Asia Pacific, HTC, explains how the new One X with its quad core processor can carry out multiple tasks at a faster rate. He adds the new phone will have a 4.7″ screen 8 mega pixel camera and music functions.

Specifications

Source : CNBC

According to WSJ, Google Inc is planning to open an online store to sell tablet PCs directly to consumers. It is said that the online store would offer tablets from Samsung and Asus powered by Android.

A few years ago, Google sold the Nexus phone online direct to consumers but shut it down after 4 months. Google probably wasn’t ready to handle retail issues that they are not familiar with at that time.

Google may co-brand some of the tablets sold through the store and has considered subsidising the cost of future tablets to make them more competitive with the Kindle Fire, according to the Journal report. It is unclear when Google plans to open the store.

Source

A test of Lucid Virtu MVP on MSI Z77A-GD55

The 1st generation Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc took nice pictures. With the Sony Xperia™ S Smart Capture this can be almost immediate and it takes a picture in less than 2 seconds. Check this video out :

StarHub Brings UEFA EURO 2012™ to Singapore
Multi-screen viewing experience on StarHub TV, online and mobile

All 31 matches ‘live’ across two dedicated High-Definition StarHub TV channels

Singapore, 26 March 2012 – StarHub, Singapore’s official broadcaster of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 2012™), will offer all 31 tournament matches ‘live’ across its pay TV, online and mobile platforms. Viewers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack from tomorrow, 27 March 2012.

In the lead-up to the tournament, preview programmes will commence on 1 June 2012. StarHub’s UEFA EURO 2012™ ‘live’ broadcast coverage then begins with Match-day One on 8 June 2012, 11:30pm. Following the Opening Ceremony, the Group A match involving Poland vs Greece will kick off on 9 June 2012, midnight. Full coverage includes the Opening and Closing ceremonies, match previews, post-match analyses and highlights.

“UEFA EURO 2012™ showcases the very best of European football and ranks high on any sports fan’s calendar. We are proud to be the operator to bring the tournament to Singapore. Our viewers can not only marvel at this footballing spectacle through our high-definition TV coverage, they can also catch all the action on their computers and smartphones, wherever they may be. Together, we can all look forward to an enthralling contest in Poland and Ukraine,” said Ms Iris Wee, StarHub’s Vice President of Home Solutions & Content.

UEFA EURO 2012™ ‘live’ matches will be offered on two dedicated high-definition channels, Main Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 227) and Simulcast Match Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 228). In addition, matches will also available in standard-definition on Main Channel (StarHub TV Ch 225) and Simulcast Match Channel (StarHub TV Ch 226). StarHub TV customers need a HubStation HD or an HD Interactive set-top box to view the high-definition channels.

Upon subscription of the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack, customers can opt-in for the multi-screen access of UEFA EURO 2012™ on Internet and mobile at no additional cost. UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack subscribers with a Hub ID can view both the Main Channel and Simulcast Match Channel on their computers through any browser connected to the Internet. StarHub Mobile customers with the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack can also view the channels on compatible smartphones on Mobile TV.

The UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack is available for a one-time fee and customers who subscribe on or before 30 April 2012 will enjoy the special early bird price of $58.85 (includes GST). Customers who subscribe from 1 May 2012 onwards can still purchase the Pack for $69.55 (includes GST). Customers do not need to subscribe to the Basic or Sports Group to enjoy the Pack. Subscription prices apply to all StarHub customers and non-StarHub customers alike.

Customers with StarHub TV interactive set-top boxes can purchase the Pack instantly by pressing the blue button on their StarHub remote control on Channels 225, 226, 227 or 228.1

Additional options for new subscribers

Customers of other qualified pay TV retailers can get their UEFA EURO 2012™ fix on Main Channel HD and Simulcast Match Channel HD by signing up for the Pack at all StarHub shops or Exclusive Partner outlets.2 No additional set-top box is required. Matches will not be available on Online and Mobile platforms.

Viewers with no existing pay TV subscription and who do not wish to watch the tournament on Online and Mobile platforms can enjoy the flexibility of an a la carte pre-paid StarHub TV subscription for UEFA EURO 2012™. They do not have to subscribe to the usual minimum package of three Basic Groups.

New customers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack at StarHub shops and Exclusive Partner outlets. A one-time activation charge of $10.70 applies for new StarHub TV customers.

For more information, please see Annex 1.
1 HubStation, HubStation HD & HD Interactive set-top boxes

2 These qualified pay TV retailers will be designated by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and are defined as Receiving Qualified Licensees under the Media Market Conduct Code.

-END-

Annex 1

Existing StarHub customer

Customer of other qualified pay TV retailers

Viewers with no pay TV subscription

Early Bird Price

$58.85

$58.85

$58.85

Normal Price

$69.55

$69.55

$69.55

Activation Charge

No

$10.70

$10.70

TV Coverage

2 SD, 2 HD Channels

2 HD Channels

2 SD, 2 HD Channels

TV Online

Yes

No

No

TV on Mobile

Yes

No

No

Main Channel (StarHub TV Ch 225) / Main Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 227)

· 24-hour dedicated channel with ancillary programming and match repeats in- between ‘live’ matches

· Pre-tournament programmes from 1 June 2012

· 27 ‘LIVE’ UEFA EURO 2012™ matches

· Opening and Closing Ceremonies

· Pre and Post Match Analyses

Simulcast Match Channel (StarHub TV Ch 226) / Simulcast Match Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 228)

· 4 Group Stage Simulcast ‘LIVE’ matches (17-20 June 2012)

Getting ready for the next upgrade ? The BIOSTAR TZ77XE4 is ready for the next generation 22nm Ivy Bridge processor from Intel. Check out the unboxing video here and stay tuned for our review at OCWorkbench soon.

Kingston HyperX KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX Review
Bluetooth 23 Mar 2012

With more boards supporting overclock speeds of DDR3-2400, ram manufactures are releasing new modules that are capable of running these overclocked speeds with latest processors and chipsets in market. As these new modules comes in a pack of 4, it is just best suited to pair it with the Intel X79 system as it supports Quad Channel DDR3.

Today, we take a look at Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX.

Kingston’s KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX is a kit of four 256M x 64-bit (2GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)
1Rx8 memory modules, based on eight 256M x 8-bit DDR3 FBGA components per module. Each module kit supports
Intel® XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles). Total kit capacity is 8GB. Each module kit has been tested to run at DDR3-2400 at
a low latency timing of 11-13-11 at 1.65V. The SPDs are programmed to JEDEC standard latency DDR3-1333 timing of
9-9-9 at 1.5V. Each 240-pin DIMM uses gold contact fingers.

The JEDEC standard electrical and mechanical specifications are as follows

XMP TIMING PARAMETERS
• JEDEC: DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9 @1.5V
• XMP Profile #1: D3-2400 CL11-13-11 @1.65V
• XMP Profile #2: D3-2133 CL11-12-11 @1.65V

In our test, we put the ram modules to test on our Biostar TPower X79 motherboard (review of board with ram here).

On the next page, we run the ram module under the Biostar Tpower X79 in both XMP Profile #1 and XMP Profile #2.

Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, releases the powerful new Palit GeForce GTX 680. Armed with 1536-core GPU that clocked at 1006MHz and 2GB of GDDR5 memory at 6GHz, Palit GeForce GTX 680 simply is the world’s fastest Dx11 graphics card. The NVIDIA brand new Kepler architecture which delivers the astonishing DirectX 11 gaming experience that can devastate competing GPUs with ease by offering 40% higher performance than previous generation.

Palit understands gamers’ needs, this original board design will never satisfy gamers appetite. To ensure the extreme performance and stability, the new thermal design of Palit GeForce GTX 680 performs better overclocking ability. With its stunning Diamond check thermal outlook design, Palit GeForce GTX 680 offers gamers more outstanding options to experience groundbreaking gaming performance. Be exciting, this Palit GeForce GTX 680 will be ready very soon in your market.

PCCW mobile PioneersHuawei’s 3GPP R8 Smartphone Optimization Solution to Reduce Signaling Traffic by over 25%

HONG KONG, March 22, 2012 – PCCW mobile has adopted Huawei’s pioneering smartphone signaling optimization solution to further enhance its network performance and improve mobile broadband experience to its customers. The 3GPP-Release-8 (3GPP-R8)-based smartphone signaling optimization solution can significantly reduce 3GPP-R8 smartphone signaling traffic by over 25%.

Mobile broadband traffic has increased sharply over the pastfew years due to the increasingly popular use of smartphones. The preponderance of “heartbeat” applications (those that frequently transmit small data packets) and smartphones’ frequent changes from active to idle mode create high signaling traffic, which puts pressure on mobile networks and potentially affects capacity and quality.

An end-to-end solution is required to solve increasing traffic and the signaling storms brought upon by an increasing number of smartphones. A joint effort between Huawei and PCCW mobile during the past few months has delivered a solution that optimizes smartphone signaling behavior.

Live network statistics have shown that the solution reduces by over 25% of redundant signaling load from PCCW mobile’s 3GPP-R8 smartphone signaling process while significantly enhancing network performance and improving mobile broadband connectivity.

Mr. Adam Wong, Head of Engineering, Wireless Business of HKT, said, “We really appreciateHuawei’ssolution. Signaling traffic produced by smartphones brings real pressure to networks. With this smartphone signaling optimization solution, networks can bring customers a much better experience.”

Mr. Ying Weimin, President of Huawei’s GSM&UMTS&LTE wireless networks, said, “It took several months for Huawei and PCCW mobile to finish the testing of our signaling solution on existing networks. The high performance of this solution shows that Huawei is capable of innovation to help customers’ succeed.”

PCCW mobile has fully implemented the 3GPP-R8 smartphone signaling optimization solution on its UMTS network. As the penetration of 3GPP-R8 smartphones is increasing, the solution will help PCCW mobile manage the increasing volume of HSPA+/UMTS data traffic on its network and deliver improved mobile broadband experience to its customers.

BIOSTAR TA970XE Motherboard

“The whole power of the AMD AM3+ Platform”

BIOSTAR Group, the world renowned manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, industrial computing systems and peripherals, announces the new generation of TA970XE series motherboards for AMD AM3+ CPUs. Their capabilities are very close to the top TA990FXE and offer overclockers and gamers considerable power and flexible settings for a reasonable price.

The TA970XE board sports the ATX form-factor (305 x 225 mm) on a powerful AMD 970 chipset with the SB950 Southbridge. It provides stable and high performance with any Socket AM3+ CPUs of the Phenom II X6, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X3, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II X2 and Sempron Series including the most powerful 6-core and 8-core AMD FX, AMD Phenom II and AMD Athlon II CPUs with the TDP up to 140W. The TA970XE board features the latest UEFI BIOS which, in particular, directly supports HDDs over 2TB.

The TA970XE board has four DDR3 DIMMs and supports up to 32GB dual-channel DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 MHz and experimental overclocking memory modules clocked up to 2000MHz. Two PCI-E x16 2.0 slots deliver full-featured support for the most powerful configurations of discrete cards in the ATI CrossFire X mode.

The TA970XE easily supports up to five latest speedy storage devices of the SATA3 6Gbit/s interface and supports SATA RAID 0,1,5,10 arrays. Besides, the board has one eSATA, two USB 3.0 (ASMedia ASM1042 chip), eight USB 2.0, one FireWire IEEE 1394a (VIA VT6315N chip) ports, a 10/100/1000Mbit/s LAN controller (Realtek RTL8111E chip) and 8-channel HD audio codec (VIA VT1828S chip). Additional peripherals can be connected to two PCI and two PCI-E x1 2.0 slots.

The TA970XE board reflects usage of the most up to date production lines with the very strict quality control. The board uses a 5-phase voltage regulation and high-quality solid capacitors.

The board features all BIOSTAR proprietary technologies including the BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) for power optimization at a low load, the exclusive overclocking Rapid Switch utility for quick restart, the Rapid Debug for hardware debugging with a LED light, the BIOS Flasher and the BIOS RELIFE for BIOS update or recovery from a USB drive and the BIO-Remote 2 for remote control of home media system components control from Android or Apple mobile devices. Overclockers will be pleased to see the T-overclocker utilities for the Windows which will let them do fine system tuning.

The newcomer is the unique Clean Tone 2 technology developed by the engineers from BIOSTAR which helps you deliver the finest sound with minimal distortions in the high-frequency range. As there are independent capacitors for each line the Clean-Tone 2 allows reaching an excellent NSR around 98dB which ideally fits a modern system based on the Windows 7 OS.

ASUS Launches the Eee PC 1025 Flare Series, the World’s Quickest Netbook with 2-Second Resume

Designed with multiple color options and the latest Intel® Atom™ Cedar Trail dual-core CPU

Singapore (19 March, 2012) — ASUS has launched the Eee PC 1025 Flare Series, an Intel® Atom™ Cedar Trail-powered netbook with a brand new design. The latest Intel® Atom™ dual-core processor offers four times the graphical performance compared to the previous generation, while consuming less battery. The Eee PC 1025 comes equipped with the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II with Instant On technology, which enables 2-second* resumption from sleep mode and up to twenty-one days of standby time. Full HD 1080p video playback on HDTVs comes by way of the HDMI output port and the Eee PC 1025 provides Blu-ray 2.0 support as well. Connectivity is a breeze too with the built-in USB 3.0**, DLNA, and Wi-Fi Direct.

Brand new design, both inside and outside

The Eee PC 1025 Flare Series comes in eleven different colors, including Addict Pink, Mysterious Blue, and Plucky Purple. ASUS has also enhanced the design through additions such as the metallic-like finish on the lid**, as well as chrome accents around the sides of the netbook. With the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine II technology with Instant On, the Eee PC 1025 can resume from sleep in just two seconds*. With up to twenty-one days of standby time, users need not worry about running out of battery. Finally, built-in data security features ensure zero data loss, with user data automatically saved to the hard drive when the battery drops below 5%.

Powerful performance with long battery life

The Eee PC 1025 Flare Series comes equipped with the latest Intel® Atom™ Cedar Trail dual-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, and supports up to 2GB of DDR3 memory and up to 500GB of hard drive space. Users will also receive 3GB of cloud storage space on ASUS WebStorage. The latest Intel® Atom™ processor offers six times the graphical performance compared to previous generations, and fully supports Blu-ray quality videos. Super Hybrid Engine II technology manages the battery life to give users up to twelve hours of use with one charge.

Multimedia and sharing

The Eee PC 1025 Flare Series provides Full HD 1080p video playback. Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 keeps users connected; while USB 3.0** provides data transfer speeds ten times faster than USB 2.0.

With DLNA support, users can stream music, photos, and videos to any DLNA-compatible devices in the home, such as the flat-panel TVs. Wi-Fi Direct enables users to transfer files wirelessly between the Eee PC 1025 and other devices directly without having to go through a network. This is very convenient for file sharing on-the-go.

USB Charge** lets users charge electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, via the USB port even when the Eee PC 1025 is powered off.

Smart camera

The Smart Camera* features a 4x zoom, which allows users to quickly focus their images depending on how far they are sitting away from the camera. A convenient sliding cover is also included with the webcam to increase privacy.

* Resume time may vary depending on usage

** Available only on the Eee PC 1025CE

BIOSTAR TPOWER X79 motherboard review
Bluetooth 19 March 2012

If you are out for utmost performance of your PC system, you will definitely want to go for the high end series processors namely the Sandy Bridge-E series. To pair up with this new processor, the Intel X79 chipset mainboard featuring the Socket LGA2011 is required. Today, we take a look at BIOSTAR’s offering – TPOWER X79 motherboard.

The TPOWER X79  uses a 9 Phase Power Design to supercharge your system, giving extreme users unparalleled overclocking ability and the lowest temperatures to reach maximum performance levels. All capacitors are placed with 100% solid capacitors for stability and durability.  In addition, the board uses 8 layer PCB design for maximum stability and life cycle. For enhance stability, it incorporates 2 oz copper  for both Power and Ground layers for energy efficiency and enhanced stability for overclocking. In addition, this is probably the first board I see Dual 8-pin EPS 12v+ connectors offer maximum power resources for your daily computing on a desktop board.

The BIOSTAR TPOWER X79 features the Intel X79 Express chipset for 2nd generation Core i7 processor and it supports 256bit Quad channel DDR3-2133. For Biostar TPower X79, the board supports DDR3-2400 through overclocking.

3D View of the motherboard

On the motherboard, there are 3 full length PCIe 3.0 slots which is capable of support 4 way CrossFireX allows up to 4 GPUs to be used in a single computer to improve graphics performance or 3 way SLI. As for expansion, the board supports:

•ASMedia ASM1042 USB 3.0 controller
•6 x USB 3.0 Port
•1 x USB 3.0 Header
•2 x USB 2.0 Port
•2 x USB 2.0 Header

•GbE – Realtek RTL8111E – 10/100/1000 Controller

•Realtek ALC898 8 Channel Blu-ray Audio

•4 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector
•3 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector
•1 x eSATA2 3Gb/s Connector

As for audio, the board supports THX truStudio PRO audio giving you best audio experience for music video and games. If you intend to use it as a  multimedia centre, the BIO-Remote2 can be used on Android or Apple handsets to remotely control your PC.

On the next page, we take a look at the board layout.

Biostar introduces two ivy bridge boards based on Intel Z75 chipset – TZ75A and TZ75B

Although most manufacturers are promoting their high end Z77 chipset mainboards, the budget conscious users will also want to take a look at the Z75 chipset mainboard suitable for pairing up with the upcoming Ivy Bridge processors. Both boards have very similar specifications except the following.

TZ75A uses Realtek ALC892 8 ch HD audio whereas TZ75B comes with 6 channel Blu Ray audio.

TZ75A is larger with a dimension of 30.5cm x 24.4cm while TZ75B dimension is 29.5cm x 23 cm.

TZ75A supports Rapid Switch while TZ75B supports Rapid Switch2.

BIOSTAR TA75A

•Support the Intel 3rd and 2nd generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1155 package
•Intel Z75 single chip architecture
•Support 4-DIMM DDR3-2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333 up to 32G maximum capacity
•Support SATA 6Gb/s 2X speed than current SATA 3G
•Support USB 3.0
•100% X.D.C solid capacitor
•BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) Technology for Energy Saving
•BIOSTAR Toverclocker utility
•8 Phase power

BIOSTAR TZ75B

•Support the Intel 3rd and 2nd generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors in the 1155 package
•Intel Z75 single chip architecture
•Support 4-DIMM DDR3-2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333 up to 32G maximum capacity
•Support SATA 6Gb/s 2X speed than current SATA 3G
•Support USB 3.0
•100% X.D.C solid capacitor
•BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) Technology for Energy Saving
•BIOSTAR Toverclocker utility
•6 Phase power

Have you bought your Apple iPad ? The new product is launched in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries. If you have bought the 3G+LTE edition, are you aware that LTE won’t work as the frequency band in the iPad is meant for American market?

Discuss here

StarHub to Offer New iPad in Singapore on 16 March

Singapore, 14 March 2012 – StarHub today announced it will offer the new iPad in Singapore on Friday, 16 March. StarHub will offer iPad with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to its advanced nationwide high-speed HSPA+ network and experience speeds of up to 21Mbps.

The third generation iPad is a category defining mobile device that features a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. It also still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G is world-ready, allowing users to connect to fast networks worldwide when they travel.

“StarHub is excited to offer the new iPad in Singapore,” said Mr Ng Long Shyang, head of sales and marketing, StarHub. “StarHub’s advanced nationwide high-speed HSPA+ network and no-bill-shock data plans offer customers the very best way to experience the amazing new iPad.”Customers can buy the new iPad at all StarHub Shops and selected authorised dealers beginning Friday, 16 March. For complete details on pricing and availability please visit www.starhub.com/ipad.

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

For more information on iPad please visit www.apple.com/ipad.

Singapore telco M1 Ltd fires it’s first salvo with pricing of the new iPad with Data Max Plan.

End users can purchase the newest iPad from this Friday onwards at M1 stores (with it’s launch at midnight at Paragon).

The price for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models are SGD 399, SGD 499 and SGD 599 respectively with a SGD 40 monthly data plan (Data Max Plan) with a 2 years contract.

The Data Max Plan is priced at SGD 40 per month and it comes with 10GB bundled data. It has a download speed of 21 Mbps and uplink speed of 5.76 Mbps. Data charges are capped at SGD 30 if the user exceeds the bundled 10GB data.

M1 also offers the iPad without plan and it costs SGD 828, SGD 958 and SGD 1088 respectively for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models.

13 March 2012, Singapore – Sony Mobile Communications today announced Xperia™ sola* as the latest addition to its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones.  Complete with Sony technology, premium entertainment and innovative floating touch™ navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone’s settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.

A floating touch of magic

Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia sola, Sony’s unique floating touch lets consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving cursor, without actually having to touch the screen.  Once the desired link is found it can be highlighted and a simple tap

will load the page.  Floating touch will evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and engagement with developers.

Calum MacDougall, Head of Xperia Marketing for Sony Mobile Communications, commented; “Xperia sola comes with the power of Sony and a sense of magic with floating touch, giving consumers a fun new way to browse the web and latest technology to show off.  With Xperia SmartTags out of the box and access

to the latest content through Sony Entertainment Network, Xperia sola is perfect for consumers looking for

ease of use and the best in entertainment in a smart and innovative smartphone.”

Simplify the everyday with SmartTags

Xperia sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box as standard to simplify consumers’ everyday smartphone experiences.  By touching an NFC Android smartphone on a SmartTag,

a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch.  The two SmartTags included with Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands.  Out of the box they are ready for the living room to turn on Wi-Fi™ and launches Google™ news and weather apps, or for the bedroom, which turns on the alarm and switches

to silent mode.  Xperia sola supports NFC pairing, allowing consumers to enjoy great connectivity with other NFC smartphones, applications and services by tapping their smartphones together.

Powerful entertainment anytime, anywhere

Xperia sola boasts razor sharp clarity with Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, xLOUD™

and 3D surround sound audio technology delivering crisp and loud sound, and a 1GHz dual-core processor

for super fast performance.  Xperia sola also comes with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap

in a little over a second with a single key press.

Consumers can also access premium entertainment experiences with Sony Entertainment Network**, where they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or listen to millions of songs*** through

Music Unlimited.

Key features for Xperia sola

•       Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience

•       NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and easy content sharing

•       3.7” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity

•       Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast browsing

•       xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology for crisp and loud listening

•       Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network* with pre-installed Video and Music Unlimited** apps

•       Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012

M1 to offer new iPad in Singapore on 16 March

SINGAPORE, 13 March 2012 – M1 today announced it will offer the new iPad on Friday, 16 March. M1 will offer iPad with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to its High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) network with speeds up to 21Mbps.

The third generation iPad is a category defining mobile device that features a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. It also still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G is world-ready, allowing users to connect to fast networks worldwide when they travel.

“We are excited to offer the amazing new iPad on our advanced high speed mobile network,” said P. Subramaniam, M1’s Chief Marketing Officer. “This, together with our affordable data plans mean M1′s customers will be able to take full advantage of the power of the new iPad.”

The new iPad will be available at the M1 Paragon flagship store on 16 March at 12:01am. Customers may also obtain the new iPad from all other M1 shops at usual operating hours. For complete details on pricing and availability please visit www.m1.com.sg/iPad.

Make your new iPad even better with the best value plan in town.

• Free 10GB Data Bundle
• Up to 21Mbps Speed
• Only $40.00/mth

* Prices inclusive of GST