Apple released iOS 6.1.3 a few days ago. Those who have been faithfully upgrading their iOS for every release will probably be fuming away during the holidays.

There were a handful of reports of battery drain with the new OS version.  Some other problems also surfaced. For example, app installation takes longer than before to complete.

According to some posts on Apple communities, they suggested turning off the cloud services. It seemed to have some success in reducing the battery drain.

If nothing really works, the best way is to have a backup of the files and do a clean restore of the OS and restore back the data.

So, are you facing any issues with your iDevice ? Share by commenting below :

Forcing Windows Phone 7.8 OS update on HTC Trophy 7
29 Mar 2013

A few days ago, we received an update notice on our LG E900 also known as LG Optimus 7, the first generation Windows 7 phone. The update took almost an hour or so to bring us from Windows 7.5 to Windows 7.8.

Before the actual OS upgrade to Windows 7.8, there were a number of interim updates made to Windows 7.5 which was not made available before. It went through 5 steps to the final build.
Build 8779.8 -> 8783.12 -> 8858.136 -> 8860.142 -> 8862.144

As LG and Microsoft already pushed out their updates, we tried to see if HTC trophy 7 gets any love. To our disbelief, there were no updates available.

I did a search on the net and discovered that the old trick that we used to update to NoDo is able to trick the servers to push down the updates. We did it again and was successful to get it updated to the latest OS.

The trick is to unplug your network cable or USB network adapter at the 6 second after you click on the UPDATE button.

Here is how to go about it :

1.  Power on the HTC Trophy 7
2.  Switch the phone to AIRPLANE mode
3.  Connect up the USB cable and let it detect and install any drivers (if necessary).
4.  Run Zune
5.  Click Update and count till the 5 or 6 second
6.  Pull out the network cable or USB WiFi adaptor
7.  Wait for Zune to display “An update is found”. If it says “You are having the latest update”, proceed to step 5 and try it again.
8.  Plug your Ethernet cable or USB WiFi adaptor back to your system.
9.  Proceed with the update.

The update is automatic and do not need any human intervention. It will go through a number of updates depending on your latest OS update. Most users will start with Windows 7.5 as it was the last available update to most Trophy 7 users.

Below are the screen shots of the update process.

You can now resize the Live Tiles and get all the fixes applied to your HTC Trophy 7.

Related : LG Optimus 7 gets updated to Windows Phone 7.8

Kingston Ships HyperX Memory Kits with Black PCB

•  HyperX Beast and black Product Lines to Feature Black PCB

•   All-black Look Complements System Builds Where Color and Design is Key

Hsinchu, Taiwan – March 26, 2013－Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, continues to celebrate its 10th HyperX anniversary by announcing all-new black printed circuit boards (PCB) on two of its product lines. Kingston’s high-performance HyperX Beast and entry-level enthusiast ‘black’ lines will incorporate black PCB under the signature heatspreader designs.

HyperX Beast, a part of the Predator family, matches large capacity with ultra-fast frequencies. Now featuring black PCB, HyperX Beast is available in various dual- and quad-channel kits in capacities from 8GB to 64GB and speeds up to an ultra-fast 2400MHz. It is perfect for hardcore gamers, PC modders, content creators and overclockers. The 2133MHz, 64GB and 2400MHz, 32GB Beast memory are the fastest and highest capacity certified IntelXMP-ready kits on the market.

HyperX black is available as single 4GB and 8GB module or as an 8GB or 16GB dual-channel kit in 1333- or 1600MHz frequencies. HyperX black is ideal as a cost-efficient performance upgrade for an overall faster system or for increased in-game frames-per-second rate.

“Our customers and fans have asked us to come out with HyperX memory featuring black PCBs to better match their system designs,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Sales Director, APAC region, Kingston. “We are able to match good looks with high performance. The black on black combination allows for easy pairing with any color component on the market.”

Kingston HyperX Beast and black Memory Features and Specifications:

• Unique: features a dynamic new heatspreader to maximize thermal dissipation, features a Black PCB
• XMP profiles: easy to enable, factory configured for best maximum performance
• Reliable: 100-percent factory tested
• Guaranteed: lifetime warranty, free technical support
• Easy to install
• Capacities: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB in various kits of  2, 4 and 8
• Frequency speed: 1333MHz−2400MHz
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Storage temperature: -55°C to 100°C
• Dimensions: 132mm X 41.4mm (Beast),133.35mm X 30mm (black)
• Available in a variety of CAS latencies
• Voltage: 1.5V-1.65V
• Compatible: tested with all popular brands of motherboards
• DDR3 only

¹ Please check your favorite Kingston e-tailer or reseller for pricing.

¹ Please check your favorite Kingston e-tailer or reseller for pricing.

ASUS Unveils the GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II

Overclocked 1085MHz GPU, cool and stable performance plus GPU Tweak offer gamers a new sweet spot graphics card

Singapore (26 March, 2013) — ASUS today announced the GeForce® GTX 650 Ti  BOOST DirectCU II, which features an overclocked 1085MHz NVIDIA® GTX 650 Ti GPU paired with 2GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit interface. The card offers a combination of DirectX® 11.1-compatible power and  value, expanding the range of ASUS graphics cards that cater to gamers and DIY enthusiasts.

ASUS-exclusive features improve GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II performance. They include the DirectCU II cooler, which maintains 20%* lower temperatures than a reference GTX 650 Ti BOOST, long-lasting Super Alloy Power components, and user-friendly GPU Tweak graphics card tuning.

DirectCU II keeps high speed performance quieter and cooler

ASUS thermal design supports high end gaming with the stability of innovative cooling. Using all-copper heatpipes that directly touch the GTX 650 Ti GPU, DirectCU II expedites heat removal for 20%* lower temperatures than those of a comparable reference graphics card. A specially-selected 80mm fan with blades engineered to minimize drag is precision-fitted to the DirectCU II cooler, resulting in minimal vibration and noise. Compared to reference, the ASUS GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II is up to three times quieter*.

Super Alloy Power components maintain stability and increase overclocking headroom

ASUS uses proprietary power delivery parts that can handle the heat and stress of gaming and overclocking over longer product lifespans. Solid state capacitors, concrete-core chokes, and hardened MOSFETs apply exclusive materials, leading to 1.5 times the longevity of reference cards and an average overclocking range increase of 15%.

GPU Tweak gives gamers easy access to graphics card tuning

Exclusive to ASUS graphics cards, the GPU Tweak utility offers a user-friendly interface that opens up versatile adjustments of graphics properties. Core and clock speeds, voltages, and fan speeds can be changed instantly, and multiple game-specific profiles may be created to make the most of each title.

NOTES TO EDITORS

30-word summary

The ASUS GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II graphics card features an overclocked 1085MHz GPU, offering sweet spot graphics power and value. ASUS-exclusive features include the DirectCU II cooler, Super Alloy Power components, and GPU Tweak.

60-word summary

The ASUS GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II graphics card features an overclocked 1085MHz GPU with 2GB GDDR5. It offers a combination of DirectX® 11.1-compatible power and value, expanding the sweet spot range of ASUS graphics cards. ASUS-exclusive features include the DirectCU II cooler for 20%* lower temperatures than reference, long-lasting Super Alloy Power components, and GPU Tweak graphics card tuning.

100-word summary

The ASUS GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II graphics card features an overclocked 1085MHz NVIDIA® GTX 650 Ti GPU, paired with 2GB GDDR5 on a 192-bit interface. It offers a combination of DirectX® 11.1-compatible power and value, expanding the sweet spot range of ASUS graphics cards that cater to gamers and DIY enthusiasts. ASUS-exclusive features that add performance and value to the GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST DirectCU II include the DirectCU II cooler, which maintains 20%* lower temperatures than a reference GTX 650 Ti Boost, long-lasting Super Alloy Power components, and the GPU Tweak graphics card tuning utility.

*Actual cooling and acoustic performance may vary by system configuration, environment, and other factors

NVIDIA Shakes Up Sub-$200 Graphics Market With New GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST GPU

Latest Kepler Architecture-Based GPUs Take Commanding Performance Lead at $169 and $149

SANTA CLARA, CA — (MARKETWIRE) — 03/26/13 — Gamers looking to play this year’s hottest PC games at a highly affordable price — with in-game settings cranked up to high — got their wish today with the introduction of the new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti BOOST GPU. Based on the NVIDIA Kepler™ architecture and equipped with 768 NVIDIA CUDA® cores, the GTX 650 Ti BOOST GPU is available in 2GB and 1GB configurations at an estimated $169 and $149, respectively.

With up to 40% more performance over the original GeForce GTX 650 Ti GPU introduced last year, the new GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST includes features typically reserved for more expensive, higher-end GPUs, including support for NVIDIA’s innovative GPU Boost technology, which dynamically adjusts GPU performance to meet the real-time graphics processing demands of games, and award-winning NVIDIA SLI® technology, which allows gamers to use multiple GPUs to “double up” on performance.

With a wider 192-bit memory interface and up to 60 percent more memory bandwidth than the original, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST GPU lets gamers play their favorite games at 1080p at high-quality settings with smooth frame delivery and comfortable frame rates for even the most graphically demanding games on the market today, including Crysis 3.

And with support for NVIDIA PhysX® technology — the world’s most pervasive physics engine for experiencing real-time, real-world effects — games such as Hawken and Planetside 2 come alive to deliver a truly realistic interactive gaming experience.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST 2GB edition is available now from the world’s leading add-in card suppliers, including ASL, ASUS, Colorful, ECS, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, Jetway, Leadtek, MSI, Palit, PNY, Point of View, Sparkle and Zotac. The GTX 650 Ti BOOST 1GB version will be available in early April.

Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, is proud to introduce Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST series, the latest addition to the award-winning NVIDIA Kepler powered family of gaming GPUs: Including GTX 650 Ti BOOST OC 2GB and GTX 650 Ti BOOST 2GB. Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST represents the Kepler “sweet spot” for gamers-the ultimate combination of performance, power efficiency, and affordability.

Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is with factory overclocked at boost clock 1072 MHz that is +39 MHz than the standard speed and 2GB GDDR5 memory clock is set at 6108 MHz (+100 MHz higher).- that presents with 30% better performance at DX11 benchmark and average 40% better performance at gaming compared with GTX650Ti. Palit GTX650Ti Boost OC is equipped with the Dual Turbofan Blades, it offers the optimized airflow to efficiently cool down the heat generated from GPU and also can provide a noiseless environment when under gaming mode by using Boost technology.

Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST series give you 66% more memory bandwidth, NVIDIA SLI, and NVIDIA GPU Boost technology that dynamically maximizes clock speeds, delivering class-leading performance to the GTX 650 family. Plus, this newly designed GPU offers an impressive 30% performance improvement, so you can play all your favorite games at full-HD resolutions and high quality settings.

Discover the ideal fusion of power, performance, and affordability game-changing Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST; it can turbocharge your game in first-person shooters like Call of Duty, massively multiplayer online adventures like World of WarCraft, and real-time strategy titles like StarCraft II.

M1 launches Singapore’s first 4G prepaid broadband service Prepaid customers can now enjoy ultra-fast nationwide 4G data access

SINGAPORE, 26 March 2013 - M1 Limited (M1) today announced the launch of the M1 4G Prepaid Data – Singapore’s first 4G prepaid broadband service. This follows the launch of South East Asia’s first nationwide 4G service in September 2012.

With the M1 4G Prepaid Data, M1 prepaid customers can now enjoy faster data access on their tablets and other mobile devices on M1’s nationwide 4G network, with theoretical download speeds of up to 75Mbps*.

The M1 4G Prepaid Data is available at S$18 and comes with 1GB of local data, valid for 30 days’ usage or upon completion of data bundle. Available through a Micro or Nano SIM card, customers can easily top up the M1 4G Prepaid Data via the M1 top-up card or a credit card.

“Leveraging on our nationwide 4G network, we are pleased to offer Singapore’s first 4G prepaid broadband service. Our prepaid customers will now be able to enjoy ultra-fast nationwide 4G data access and an enhanced mobile experience,” said Mr P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer, M1 Limited.

The new M1 4G Prepaid Data is available for purchase at all M1 Shops and exclusive dealer shops. Visit www.m1.com.sg/prepaiddata for more information.

M1 is Singapore’s most vibrant and dynamic communications company, providing mobile and fixed services to over 2.0 million customers. Established in 1997, M1 achieved many firsts, including the first operator to offer nationwide 4G service, as well as ultra high-speed fixed broadband, fixed voice and other services on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN). With a continual focus on network quality, customer service, value and innovation, M1 links anyone and anything; anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.m1.com.sg.

* M1 4G mobile broadband service is available everywhere in Singapore (with typical download speeds at fixed locations ranging from 10.3Mbps to 21.6Mbps) except in MRT and tunnels, where there will be 3G network (with theoretical 3G download speeds of up to 21Mbps and upload of 5.76Mbps). We will continue to enhance and expand our 4G network coverage.

Although Haswell processors will be released in June, there’s pretty much nothing left that has not been leaked, including photo’s, benchmarks, specifications, new technology .. and now the prices as well. The flagship Haswell model, Core i7-4770K with unlocked multiplier, was already spotted this week in some stores in Europe. The Haswell processor can be also pre-ordered from several online stores in US. What’s more, the stores list a handful of other Haswell SKUs, including i5-4670K.

PCSuperStore currently has Core i5-4430, i5-4570, i5-4570S, i5-4670, i5-4670K, i7-4770, i7-4770K and i7-4770S on pre-order, with prices ranging from $197 to $368.

The table below shows how these prices stack up against prices of Ivy Bridge products from the same store:

With one exception, all Haswell microprocessors are currently 4% – 13% more expensive than Ivy Bridge counterparts. Pre-order prices tend to drop a bit when it gets closer to launch, but at this point it is impossible to tell whether they will drop to Ivy Bridge level, or will be a few percent higher reports cpuworld.

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Investment fund Blackstone has sent a letter to Dell indicating it was finalizing an offer to buy it out, that is according to a source told AFP.

Billionaire Carl Icahn also notified the computer maker he was working on a firm bid, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website, citing people familiar with the matter.

The Dell-led buyout plan would include a $2 billion loan from Microsoft.

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If you own one of the first generation Windows Phone 7, you probably have gone through the update cycle to NoDo, Mango and have waited for the Live Tiles update to the Windows Phone 7.8 OS.

It looks like the LG and Microsoft has finally resolved the Live tiles issues and delivered the final update to the aging phone. The update is now available online and can be updated using Zune.

Depending on your state of the firmware build of your phone, we went through 5 steps to the final build.
Build 8779.8 -> 8783.12 -> 8858.136 -> 8860.142 -> 8862.144

For more information and discussion please read this thread in our forum.

Thousands of people across several states on the US East Coast reported seeing a massive bright light streak across the sky on March 22, 2013.

The recently announced Radeon HD 7790 is now the mid range card that will get the utmost attention. Other than it’s pricing, it is able to overclock pretty well. It’s default GPU CLK on most manufacturer’s card is rated at 1075MHz, and memory clock is rated at 1500MHz.

The GPU and MEM Clock can be adjusted easily using the AMD Overdrive feature included in the Radeon drivers. The GPU clock has a bit more room and can move up to 1200MHz giving it a 11% gain in clock speed. As for the memory, it can be pushed up to 1600MHz easily.

So, how far did you push your card? Post your results in the comments or in our forum.

Singapore local ISP MyRepublic is reported to be undergoing intermittent connection issues. They posted a note on their Facebook Page that their network is under DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Attack

Important Network Update: Our engineers have alerted us that our network is currently under heavy DDoS attack.

As a result of this, certain segments of our customer base are now experiencing intermittent access as well as much slower connection speeds.

More updates to come when we get them.

^EN

Although our servers are not hosted ther, we have been experiencing attacks lately originating from Asia. If you experience problems connecting to our website, do drop us an email at our Facebook page or twitter account.

Thank you.

Intel will continue to use LGA packaging till 1H 2015 for it’s processors

According to a digitimes reports, LGA packaging will continue for Intel’s processors until 1H 2015 based on Intel’s latest roadmap for desktop platform.

This is assurance to motherboard manufacturers as it will have more time till 2015 as Intel transits from LGA to BGA packaging. With BGA packaging desktop users will not be able to upgrade BGA-packaged processors. So, you will probably end up with soldered on processors on motherboards.

On the other hand, 22nm Haswell processors to be launched in June 2013 and 14nm Skylake processors to be launched in 2015 will be LGA packaged, while entry-level 14nm Broadwell processors to be launched in 2014 will be BGA packaged, the sources noted.

Source : Digitimes

ASUS HD7790 Direct CU II – Overclock Edition
ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II delivers good gaming and multimedia performance with its 1075MHz AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 GPU and 1GB GDDR5 video memory. Thanks to its proprietary thermal design, the HD 7790 DirectCU II offers considerable overclocking overhead that can be exploited with the exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak utility. GPU Tweak makes it easy to increase core and memory speeds, change voltages, regulate fan speeds, and create individual profiles for different games.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model name HD7790-DC2OC-1GD5
Graphics engine AMD Radeon™ HD 7790
Open GL Open GL 4.2
Video memory 1GB GDDR5, 6400MHz (1600MHz GDDR5)
Memory interface 128-bit
Engine clock 1075MHz
Outputs DVI-I x 1, DVI-D x 1
Dimensions 8.5-inch x 5.1-inch x 1.5-inch

SRP: $239

Testing System:
Intel Core i7 3770k
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H
Samsung 1600mhz Low Profile
Hynix 128SSD Raid 0
Steventeam 1400W Gold

Benchmark

More Benchmarks and discussion here.

ASUS Launches the HD 7790 DirectCU II Graphics Card

Dual-fan DirectCU II thermal design ensures 20% cooler and greatly quieter performance than reference cards as GPU Tweak makes graphics tuning accessible

Singapore (22 March, 2013) — ASUS today announced the HD 7790 DirectCU II graphics card, which uses an overclocked AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 GPU and dual-fan cooling for high performance quiet operation. The HD 7790 DirectCU II offers DirectX® 11.1 gaming and multimedia performance with power-efficient 28nm GPU technology, and supports the newest PC games in mid to high detail settings at full HD.

Exclusive DirectCU II: 20% cooler and significantly quieter

An upper mid-range graphics card, the ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II delivers good gaming and multimedia performance with its 1075MHz AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 GPU and 1GB GDDR5 video memory. Thanks to its proprietary thermal design, the HD 7790 DirectCU II offers considerable overclocking overhead that can be exploited with the exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak utility. GPU Tweak makes it easy to increase core and memory speeds, change voltages, regulate fan speeds, and create individual profiles for different games.

ASUS goes beyond reference requirements by implementing the innovative DirectCU II thermal design. It consists of dual 80mm fans specially-picked for quiet operation, copper heatpipes that contact the GPU directly, and an aluminum shroud for better heat dissipation. The HD 7790 DirectCU II runs at 20% (7°C) lower operating temperatures than a reference card, and is also significantly quieter than reference while offering better stability and product longevity.

Ready for the biggest games of the year

The PCI Express 3.0-based HD 7790 DirectCU II uses a 28nm GPU with AMD Graphics Core Next architecture, clocked at1075MHz. It supports DirectX® 11.1 and features 1GB of GDDR5 video memory rated at 6400MHz. With its attractive price point, it offers solid performance in all current and upcoming PC games, while maintaining modest power requirements with twin 6-pin power connectors.

NOTES TO EDITORS

30-word summary

The ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II graphics card runs 20% cooler and significantly quieter than reference HD 7790. GPU Tweak offers a user-friendly graphics card tuning utility, enhancing gaming and multimedia.

60-word summary

The ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II graphics card uses DirectCU II thermal innovation to run 20% cooler and significantly quieter than reference HD 7790. Its performance can be tapped by exclusive GPU Tweak, a user-friendly graphics card tuning utility. It offers great value DirectX® 11.1 gaming and multimedia performance with power-efficient 28nm GPU technology, supporting the newest PC games and entertainment.

100-word summary

The ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II graphics card improves performance through the use of a 1075MHz GPU and proprietary DirectCU II thermal innovation. It runs 20% cooler and significantly quieter than reference HD 7790 designs, allowing for better overclocking. The higher performance ceiling can be tapped by exclusive GPU Tweak, a user-friendly graphics card tuning utility. The HD 7790 DirectCU II offers great value DirectX® 11.1 gaming and multimedia performance with power-efficient 28nm GPU technology. It supports the newest PC games in mid to high settings in 1080p, and can easily handle high definition multimedia content acceleration.

According to a news report by CNN, South Korea’s Banks and TV stations system outage could be due to a cyber attack from the North.

One television station, YTN, reported that 500 of its computers had been disabled by the outage. Another, KBS, said that its internal networks had been “paralyzed,” but that the problem didn’t prevent it from broadcasting live.

A third broadcaster, MBC, was also reportedly experiencing problems.

Customers of Shinhan Bank are unable to log into the lender’s website at the moment, the company said in a statement.

A second lender, Nonghyup Bank, said that it had disconnected some of its computers after they were infected with a virus. The bank said its main server was still functioning and able to carry out Internet transactions.

Police didn’t immediately provide a reason for the server problems.

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Canon Launches “Try and Buy” programme for its lenses

Canon is now allowing its DSLR users to try out popular Canon lenses before purchasing them in the newly launched Canon Lens “Try and Buy” Programme. The programme, which is the first of its kind in Singapore for a camera brand, will be starting from 28 March. For a nominal fee, interested users will get up to two full days to try out their lenses of choice.

The Canon Lens “Try and Buy” Programme is an initiative by the company to enable its DSLR users to try selected lenses for up to two days and make an informed decision before investing in the perfect lens to suit them. This programme will be extremely useful for users who are deciding between the different lenses in Canon’s comprehensive range of more than 70 EF and EF-S lenses. While there is no obligation to make a purchase subsequently, Canon believes that this programme will also attract new users to its award-winning EOS photographic eco-system.

For full details including terms and condition of the programme, please visit the Canon Lens “Try and Buy” website www.canon.com.sg/lenstryandbuy (Website targets to be up on 28 March). Users can also go to the website for more information such as the most popular lenses borrowed, the most viewed lenses, and new lenses included in the programme.

Sony Mobile adds two new Xperia smartphones to its Spring line up, bringing best of Sony experiences to a broader device range

March 18, 2013

18th March 2013, London, United Kingdom – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced two new Xperia smartphone models to join its 2013 line up – the Xperia SP and Xperia L. The Xperia SP delivers 4G LTE performance and an exceptional viewing experience, with a razor sharp HD screen housed in a beautiful design. The Xperia L provides class leading camera technology with HDR for both photos and videos complemented by a high quality screen.

Both the Xperia SP and Xperia L offer the best of Sony with stunning premium designs and a range of technologies including a high quality screen for the ultimate viewing experience; the latest camera features for impressive pictures and videos; NFC connectivity for One-touch function; Battery STAMINA Mode for extended battery life; and Sony’s signature media apps for enjoying photos, music, movies and games on the go.

“Xperia SP and Xperia L are ideally suited for those seeking stylish class-leading smartphones that don’t compromise on features”, said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “Both of our new models benefit from Sony’s proven innovation and engineering expertise – whether you want to enjoy premium HD quality entertainment over 4G LTE on our mid-range Xperia SP or capture every moment in perfect detail with our more affordable Xperia L.”

Xperia SP – High Definition brilliance in a premium design

The Xperia SP utilises expertise from Sony’s BRAVIA® TV engineers to create its stunning 4.6” HD Reality Display for razor sharp pictures and superior brightness. The latest Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 delivers an even better viewing experience by analysing your content type and adjusting the image automatically, making it one of the most intelligent smartphone screens around. The engine will make the adjustment by adding new real-time contrast optimisation to the sharpness enhancement, high-quality colour management and noise reduction.

As well as delivering brilliant experiences, the Xperia SP looks beautiful too with a precision-crafted co-moulded aluminium frame, for a seamless look that is both sleek and solid. Adding to the unique design innovation is the colour-changing ‘transparent element’ with customisable illuminations which you can personalise to alert you of incoming calls and text messages. And you can even set the illuminations to pulse to the beat of your favourite music.

Xperia L – the perfect smartphone camera experience

The stylish and functional Xperia L features an 8 megapixel camera with Sony’s unique “Exmor RS for mobile” sensor technology for vivid colours and stunning clarity. HDR (High Dynamic Range) ensures that both your photos and videos are captured clearly, even at night or against a strong backlight. And with the dedicated camera key that goes from sleep to snap in just over a second even from a locked screen, this fast-capture camera phone will ensure that you’ll never miss another moment. Get the most out of your viewing experience with the high quality 4.3” FWVGA screen that is ideally suited to enjoy all of your content.

Sony entertainment on the go

Both Xperia SP and Xperia L benefit from Sony’s media applications offering a consistent entertainment experience across the range. The “WALKMAN”, “Album” and “Movies” apps, provide online and offline content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The “WALKMAN” application provides access to all your downloaded music, plus Music Unlimited* with over 18 million songs to explore from, and Facebook social integration. The “Movies” application gives consumers access to over 100,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited* while the “Album” application enables easy access to Facebook friends’ photos as well as browsing photos by location.

One-touch functions for easy content sharing

Also featured on both models are Sony’s One-touch functions, allowing you to easily and instantly enjoy music and photos across an array of devices, such as Sony’s SRS-BTV5 portable speaker and latest range of NFC-enabled BRAVIA TVs, with just a single touch. It’s sharing made easy with no wires, cables, or fiddling with settings necessary.

The new Xperia SP and Xperia L from Sony Mobile will both be available worldwide from Q2 2013.

PC Enthusiasts who build their own systems knows Western Digital. They have been delivering high speed and reliable hard disk all these years. The next thing one will relate to is data backup, Network Access Storage.

Western Digital realised it with the My Net N900 Central. It is a Dual Band Wireless Router with a 1TB or 2TB HDD storage built in.

The device itself comes with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high speed access to your connected devices. There is also a USB port which allows you to add external storage such as My Book or My Passport hard drives, shared printers and scanners.