ASUS Launches the RT-N53 Black Diamond dual band wireless router

Bringing the best experience in wireless coverage for home & office

Singapore (7^th February, 2011), ASUS today launched the RT-N53 Black Diamond dual band wireless router, designed to bring the best home and office networking experience with data rates of up to 600Mpbs. With its slim and elegant wall-mountable design, space constraints will never be an issue. Its universal repeater mode extends and enhances Wi-Fi network coverage. No software installations are needed for accessing the network and with its intuitive user-friendly interface; users can easily configure router settings.

Extended Wi-Fi Coverage

The repeater mode can rebroadcast the signal to extend wireless range if a direct connection cannot be established. If space is an issue, the RT-N53 can be wall mounted. Once set up, users will just need to scan for the most viable Wi-Fi signal and connect it to any SSID of choice.

Dual Band Feature

The RT-N53 doubles the wireless performance and bandwidth with simultaneous 2.4GHz, 5GHz bands with speeds of up to 600Mbps concurrently. The 2.4GHz band lets users download files and browse the web, while the 5GHz band takes care of HD content streams. With the dual band feature, users will be able to achieve optimized speeds at all times.

Enhanced Network Security
The RT-N53 features enhanced network security with support for up to four SSIDs. It allows single independent wireless networks to be created, each with their own performance and security settings, enabling users to prioritize a secure but high-bandwidth network for personal use alongside a more open low-bandwidth network for guests.

Plug-n-surf and Hassle-free Management
ASUS QIS and EZ UI offer users an intuitive router setup without the need for set-up manuals or software installations. Run any browser and the QIS wizard will automatically connect to the internet no matter what OS is being used. The EZ UI provides users with a user-friendly graphics-based management interface through which they can easily manage their network settings.

*Please take note that all repeaters, including this Universal Wireless Repeater mode, will sacrifice half of the bandwidth available from the primary router for clients wirelessly connected to the repeater. Currently, the RT-N53 only supports the 2.4GHz repeater setting.

ASUS Launches the RT-N15U WirelessRouter

Bringing you the best experience for homeand SOHO networking solutions

Singapore (8th February, 2011), ASUS today launched the RT-N15Uwireless router bringing the best out of home and SOHO networkingexperience with blazingly fast 300Mbps data rates and quality Gigabitconnections. No installations are needed for accessing the network and withthe user-friendly interface, it allows users to configure the router in asimple but yet intuitive way. The USB port allows the RT-N15U to support amyriad of applications and functions like an all-in-one printer, a FTPserver, and UPnP streaming.

Increasing Wi-Fi range

The RT-N15U’s unique design enables it to be wall-mounted and byadding the functionality of repeater mode it is used to bridge the gap andrebroadcast the signal to an extended range if the distance is too long fora direct connection to be established. With everything all set up, userswill just need to scan for the most viable Wi-Fi signal and connect it toany SSID.

Enhanced Network Security

The RT-N15U Black Diamond further enhances its wireless secure networkwith its support of up to four SSIDs. With this, it allows singleindependent wireless networks to be created, each with their ownperformance and security settings. This enables users to prioritize asecure but high-bandwidth network for personal use alongside a more openlow-bandwidth network for guests.

ASUS EZ UI
The ASUS RT-N15U wireless router features EZ UI,a powerful graphical user interface that provides intuitive setup and easymanagement of printers and other networked resources. It features a suiteof innovative connectivity solutions including EZ All-in-One Printer, QIS,and Ai Disk. EZ All-in-One Printer allows multiple users to share printersand scanners without a dedicated server managing the process; thusincreases office efficiency by handling multiple printing requestssimultaneously. The EZ All-in-One Printer also supports and detects allmajor printer brands on the market. QIS (Quick Internet Setup) facilitatesdevice connection to the Internet in three easy steps, while Ai Disk allowsusers to easily set up a FTP server at home in three simple steps.

*Please take note that all repeaters, including this UniversalWireless Repeater mode, will sacrifice half of the bandwidth available fromthe primary router for clients wirelessly connected to the repeater.Currently, the RT-N15U only supports the 2.4GHz repeater setting.

A few weeks ago, we attended an event by Promise technology, showing off it’s Thunderbolt NAS devices. As Apple is the only company that builds Thunderbolt capable notebooks, PC which is based on Intel processors and chipsets do not have motherboards which cater to this new transmission standard. According to Digitimes, Intel has recently notified its partners that the company will fully release its Thunderbolt technology in April of 2012 with several first-tier PC players already preparing to launch Thunderbolt-supported motherboards, notebooks and desktop PCs, according to sources from PC players.

Most board makers are still using third party USB 3.0 solutions while the Apple has it adopted into its products such as monitor, MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook Air and MacBook Mini, it has strongly boosted demand. With the price of Thunderbolt technology dropping in 2H 2012, it is expected that board makers and notebook makers will adopt this technology onto to PC platform.

Currently Sony is expected to adopt Thunderbolt technology into its product lines with players such as Asustek Computer also expected to adopt the technology into their high-end notebook products. Gigabyte Technology, which has been aggressively adopting new transmission technology into its product line, is also expected to launch Thunderbolt-featured motherboard by April 2012 to compete against other brands.

Here is a link to the Promise SmartStor products which feature the Thunderbolt technology.

Taipei, Taiwan, Sep 27th 2011 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd.. a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced the launch of LAN Optimizer, a free software application that offers user-friendly, intelligent network management. Prioritizing network-sensitive applications such as streaming media content, communications and online gaming, LAN Optimizer intelligently manages your network to deliver an optimized online experience. “LAN Optimizer is a unique and exclusive GIGABYTE application that allows our customers to get the very best online experience by taking charge of their internet bandwidth in a way that was only available to very high-end solutions in the past,” commented Henry Kao, Vice President of Motherboard Business Unit at GIGABYTE. “GIGABYTE motherboard users can now intelligently manage different types of network traffic at the touch of a button, dynamically optimizing their home network according to their needs.”

 GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer
LAN Optimizer offers intelligent and adaptive network analysis and management for all network traffic types. Automatic prioritization of data streams from online games, streaming media content and web browsing helps to prevent your network from being strangled by network-intensive traffic such as large data downloads. This means users can now enjoy optimized gaming, communications and entertainment connectivity, while performing multiple online tasks. In cases where an internet connection is shared, LAN Optimizer ensures that the whole family will enjoy sufficient network bandwidth, on all connected devices. Key FeaturesLAN Optimizer is a free software application that works in conjunction with the Realtek 8111E Network LAN Controller to monitor and manage your PC’s network behavior. It’s simple user interface allows you to select the types of network traffic you want to prioritize, including gaming, media streaming, communications or web browsing data traffic. You can also target specific applications, choosing to prioritize or block accordingly. LAN Optimizer also features automatic management options that use adaptive networking intelligence to ensure that you are getting the best online experience possible. See the GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer in action on GIGABYTE’s MoboTV Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjX3fr3LMlU LAN Optimizer is freely available to GIGABYTE motherboard customers and will work on applicable motherboard models. Get the latest version here: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx. GIGABYTE LAN

Optimizer: Applicable Models*ChipsetModelRev.ChipsetModelRev.
Z68GA-Z68X-UD3H-B31.0Z68GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B31.3
GA-Z68X-UD3H-B31.3GA-Z68MA-D2H-B31.0
GA-Z68A-D3H-B31.0GA-Z68MA-D2H-B31.3
GA-Z68A-D3H-B31.3GA-Z68M-D2H1.0
GA-Z68XP-UD41.0P67GA-P67A-D3-B31.x
GA-Z68XP-UD41.3GA-P67-DS3-B31.x
GA-Z68XP-UD3P1.0H67GA-PH67-DS3-B31.0
GA-Z68XP-UD3R1.0GA-H67MA-USB3-B31.0
GA-Z68XP-UD3R1.3GA-H67M-D2-B31.0/1.1
GA-Z68XP-UD31.0H61GA-P61-USB3-B31.0/1.1
GA-Z68XP-UD31.3GA-P61-DS3-B31.1
GA-Z68AP-D31.0GA-H61M-S2V-B31.0/1.1
GA-Z68P-DS31.0GA-H61N-USB31.0
GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B31.0

*1.This list is subject to change without notice。 2.Product features may vary by model, if your motherboard is not on the list, please refer to the GIGABYTE website for more support information. To learn more about the GIGABYTE LAN Optimizer, please visit: http://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/300/lan-optimizer.html

ASUS WL-330N3G

ASUS WL-330N3G 6-in-1 Wireless-N Mobile Router, world’s smallest multi-role device

Ultra-portability with Footprint Smaller Than a Credit Card
Industry-leading 6-in-1 Multi-role Functionality: Router, Access Point, Universal Repeater, Ethernet Adapter, Hotspot, 3G Sharing
Plug-n-Surf Installation with Graphic Management

Delivering spectacular utility and value, the WL-330N3G works as six different devices rolled into one. What’s worth highlighting first is its Hotspot Mode and 3G sharing Mode. As a hotspot, it can serve as a mobile Wi-Fi connection for several devices at no extra cost. While in 3G sharing mode, it provides internet connectivity for several devices through the 3G network. This mode works in conjunction with a 3G USB adapter. The other four modes allow your devices to get connected in different scenarios!

The 6 modes are : Router, Access Porint, Universal Repeater, Ethernet Adapter, Hotspot, 3G Sharing

M1 Fibre Broadband 100MBps tuning Guide
Bluetooth 15 Mar 2011

Fibre broadband is not new. A lot of users already have it at home but aren’t able to get the speeds they want. IT Show 2011 is just over and I bet most people who have gotten hold of the Huawei residential gateway are eager to know how you could maximise the network speed of your system.

For M1, if you have got their 100Mbps Fibre broadband which delivers up to 100Mbps down and 50Mbps up, you would have to fine tune the Residential Gateway from Huawei. The Huawei RG256 is rented to the subscriber and comes with a fixed voice line. That is probably the reason why many people got it but are also complaining about bad speeds.

What we are going do in this guide is to make things simple. We look at the FIX Ethernet direct connection from the port on the RG256 to our netbook. We will see the configurations required on both.

In the next page, we detail the configuration screens of the RG256 that is required for a better speed.

SINGAPORE, 11 November 2010 – An exciting new channel for home infotainment is now available with the launch of 1box by M1 tomorrow. Internet, movies, celebrity concerts, exciting games and fun learning modules will be available via high-speed broadband from this multimedia device. 1box will bring the World Wide Web and an array of compelling content and services to the TV screens of M1 Home Broadband customers.

1box is offered as a value-added service with a lifestyle and entertainment focus for M1’s Fibre, Cable and ADSL Home Broadband customers. It is a simple to use plug-and-play device that connects to the HDMI slot of high definition television sets (HDTV) and rides on M1’s advanced Home Broadband network. Customers can lean back and enjoy the exciting suite of services on television via 1box with a remote control or a wireless keyboard and mouse.

1box offers customers the pleasure of accessing the Internet on TV, including streaming videos on popular websites such as Sesame Street, YouTube, Clicknetwork.tv and Discovery Channel and staying in touch with family and friends on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

By connecting their external media storage to 1box via the USB port, customers can also share their personal videos, music or photos with family and friends on television.

1box will be offered to customers on a monthly rental of $5 for 50 Mbps and above fibre

Home Broadband plans. (Please refer to Table 1 for the 1box rental rates).

There will be four main categories of content services that will be offered to customers: Education, Music, Movies and Games. Customers can subscribe to the content services on a monthly subscription basis while content such as movies will be charged on a pay-per-view basis. (Please refer to the list of services and charges).
“We are excited to offer our customers more lifestyle and entertainment choices via this new multimedia platform. With its wide range of TV Internet and content capability, 1box will provide many hours of entertainment for the whole family. Most importantly, it will enable customers to get more out of their current M1 Home Broadband service,” said P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1.
“1box will be one of many more innovative services from M1 that will leverage on our ultra-fast fibre broadband service that was launched on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network,” he added.

Table 1 : 1box Rental Plans

Content Services on 1box

• Education : Subscribe to MC Online for fun and interactive learning programmes for primary school kids. At only $2.14 per month per channel, parents can share the fun of learning Chinese, Maths and Science with their kids.

• Music : Subscribe to “iConcerts Unlimited Pass” for recorded “live” concerts featuring international artistes such as Lady Gaga, U2, Coldplay and more. At only $5.35 per month, subscribers can watch the concerts as many times as they want and transform their living room into the hottest concert hall.

• Movies : M1 Recommends provides movies for viewing anytime. At only $3.21 to $5.35 per view, for a range of movie titles.

• Games : Subscribe to M1 Game Zone at only $1.07 per month and enjoy family time playing these fun TV games.

M1’s response to IDA’s decision on 3G spectrum allocation

SINGAPORE, 5 October 2010 – We are delighted that M1 has been awarded its choice of 3G spectrum lot at the reserved price. This is very good news for M1 and for our customers. It will complement the ongoing modernization of our network to drive innovative services and excellent customer experience as well as support the growth of our data traffic – Patrick Scodeller, Chief Technical Officer.

How to hook up to the Fibre Broadband powered by OpenNet
Bluetooth 3 Sep 2010

Most readers would be familiar with hooking onto the ADSL or Cable broadband. When it comes to the new Fibre Broadband, many are still pondering on what equipment is required to get up to speed.

One thing for sure, your existing ADSL or Cable Modem would no longer be required. If you own a Wireless Router or any networking devices, these devices will still function just as it is for switched ports at home or at work. In our example, we will reference the M1 broadband which should be similar to what other operators provide.

Before you sign up with any Retail Service provider (RSP), you should already have the Opennet box installed at your premises. This box is also known as the Termination Point (TP). You can check at http://rollout.opennet.com.sg on when your estate will be wired up.

If you have that installed by OpenNet, you can now choose the RSP and plan you would like to sign up for. Once that is done, Nucleus Connect, the OpCo will install a box as shown in the picture below (left hand side). This box is known as the Optical network Terminal (ONT). This box has 4 ports which will 1 port will be provisioned for service. The ONT will be connected to the Termination Point via a optical fire patch cable.

 
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Update : New chart included Starhub consumer plans can be read here.

Today, 3 telcos announced their Fibre broadband plans which runs on the Opennet fibre to the home infrastructure. With new telcos jumping onto the bandwagon, prices will be pushed down for end consumers.

So far, Singtel is the first to release it’s price plans and M1 followed just hours ago. Singtel does not have low speed plans  (<100Mbps) but focus more on bundling tv and video services to their plans. Their plans starts from 150Mbps priced at S$85.90 which is similar to Starhub’s 100Mbps cable broadband plan. M1 will offer a 3-month free trial of the fibre broadband service at 100Mbps to residential customers whose homes are ready for service. Customers can sign up for the free trial only on 1 September at any M1 Shop.

The other plans offer a speed of 200Mbps which are quite similar as they’re bundled with tv and video services. Prices range from $95.90 to $109.90. If you are a football fan, the exPlore Home Sports Package might interest you. Of course, you would also get some discount with your singtel mobile line.

M1, the new comer has more variety ranging from 25Mbps to 1Gbps. 1Gbps would be too costly at S$399 per month. The more affordable plans would be the 25Mbps at S$39, 50Mbps at S$49 and 100Mbps at S$59. Just like Singtel, M1 also offer a Fixed Line thrown in for free incoming and outgoing calls.

Starhub has yet to offer their pricing structure. LGA telecoms has revealed on straits times that they do have a S$50 for 50Mbps plan in line. The other operator SuperInternet is prepared but yet to reveal pricing information of their services.

We have consolidated a chart which comprises of the existing data we gathered from various press releases and news over the internet for your easy reference.

M1 offers free trial and Singapore’s first

1Gbps plan on the new national fibre network

A range of other competitive tariff plans for high speed

services also available for homes and businesses

SINGAPORE, 31 August 2010 – M1 will launch its high-speed fibre broadband service with speeds of up to 1Gbps and fixed voice service on 1 September 2010. A range of new tariff plans, including Singapore’s first 1Gbps plan for homes and businesses will be available.

Four new broadband plans for residential customers with downlink speeds of 1Gbps, 100Mbps, 50Mbps and 25Mbps will be offered on the new fibre network. They will also provide maximum uplink speeds of up to 500Mbps to ensure the best streaming and gaming experience for customers.

These plans cost from S$39 per month for 25Mbps to S$399 per month for 1Gbps. The 100Mbps plan, at $59 per month, is the lowest in the market. Students who sign up for any M1 mobile plan will enjoy a special subscription rate of only S$39 for the 100Mbps broadband plan.

Residential broadband customers also have the option of signing up for free incoming and outgoing calls on M1 Fixed Voice, which is M1’s new fixed line service.

To mark the launch, M1 will offer a 3-month free trial of the fibre broadband service at 100Mbps to residential customers whose homes are ready for service. Customers can sign up for the free trial only on 1 September at any M1 Shop.

Residential customers whose homes are ready for service can sign up for the broadband and fixed voice services from 2 September at any M1 Shop.

For corporate customers, M1 will offer complete business solutions with customized offerings on the fibre network, including fixed voice, IP Centrex and managed services. A range of corporate plans with speeds from 10Mbps to 1Gbps based on GPON and Active Ethernet technology will be offered. Corporate customers can call 6655 5588 or contact their M1 account managers for the range of available services and plans.

To check the fibre readiness status of their homes or businesses, customers should go to www.opennet.com.sg

“M1 has been gearing up for the launch of the fibre network which will open up a new world of innovative applications and rich content for homes and businesses. We are now ready to offer an enriched broadband experience at ultra high speeds to our customers and at the most competitive prices,” said Ms Karen Kooi, M1’s Chief Executive Officer.

“Our customers are invited to sign up for the free trial on 1 September to experience first-hand our services on the new fibre network,” she added.

Student Benefits :

^ To enjoy the benefit, customer is required to show a valid student pass and sign up or

recontract a mobile line.

* All prices inclusive of 7% GST

M1, Singapore’s most exciting and innovative integrated communications service provider, was launched in April 1997. It provides a full range of voice and data as well as fixed and mobile broadband services. M1 aims to be the leader in the communications business, focusing on value, quality and customer service. More information on M1 is available at www.m1.com.sg

From 1 September 2010, customers can register their interest for the high-speed fibre services at www.singtel.com/exstream.

Businesses to exploit full potential of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions

SingTel will introduce eVolve, a new fibre solution for businesses. Built on SingTel’s wholly owned and managed infrastructure, eVolve will only carry business traffic for quality and performance that businesses rely on. eVolve complements SingTel’s existing suite of fibre services, providing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with unprecedented price performance.

Businesses can leverage SingTel’s high-speed fibre services to access its suite of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions. These services open up new possibilities for companies to improve productivity and scale their operations cost effectively to meet changing business demands.

SingTel’s Cloud Solutions include on-demand computing services and productivity software such as SingTel ONEOffice, online storage and real-time back-up capabilities, and high quality video and data collaboration services.  These services offer the benefits of ICT on a subscription basis, without heavy upfront investments in infrastructure.

With SingTel as their trusted business partner, businesses can have peace of mind and enjoy a one-stop ICT experience.

SingTel To Offer TV Apps Store
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) is pleased to announce today that it will be offering a comprehensive suite of affordable consumer and business applications on its high-speed fibre services to retail customers. SingTel will also offer carriage-based high-speed fibre services on a wholesale basis to retail service providers (RSPs).

SingTel harnesses capabilities of NGNBN and its own fibre networks

Leveraging the Next Generation National Broadband Network (NGNBN) deployed by OpenNet and SingTel’s own extensive fibre infrastructure, SingTel will provide unparalleled service quality and speeds to both retail customers and wholesale to RSPs. Customers can look forward to a range of high-speed fibre services with downlink speeds of up to 200Mbps, uplink speeds of up to 100Mbps and international bandwidth of up to 25Mbps. SingTel’s fibre network is scalable and capable of providing even higher speeds in the future to meet the needs of our retail and wholesale customers.

Mr Allen Lew, CEO Singapore, SingTel, said: “The availability of an ultra high-speed fibre network through the NGNBN and our own fibre infrastructure presents SingTel with significant opportunities to break new grounds in terms of service innovation and value creation. We will leverage our reputation of a reliable network operator, astute customer insights and an effective partner ecosystem to deliver personalised customer-centric applications, which will pique the imagination of consumers and increase the productivity of businesses.

“These distinctive applications which focus on entertainment, convergence and productivity enhancement will ensure that SingTel continues to not only lead but shape the digital media and ICT market in Singapore.”

In the retail space, SingTel will also further its transformation into a leading multimedia and ICT services provider, with a suite of breakthrough services for its consumer and business customers to be introduced later in September this year.

Consumers stay connected and entertained 24/7

SingTel will launch a high-speed fibre service, known as exStream, with downlink speeds of up to 200Mbps. Customers can choose from three new packages which are designed with relevant applications, and with consumers’ needs in mind to enhance their lifestyles at work, at home and at play.

With the exPress portal, customers can freely express their personalities as well as stay closer to their loved ones anytime, anywhere. They will enjoy features like unified messaging, online storage and sharing of multimedia content and high quality multi-party video chat.

With unified messaging, customers have single access to multiple social networking sites and enjoy chat aggregation. They can customise their exPress homescreen for easy access to their favourite multimedia content like news, videos, music etc – all on a single online web portal.

With the exCite service, customers can experience the world’s best video search engine allowing customers to find the widest range of online video content and stream them smoothly from sites like YouTube and Tudou. Customers can create their own entertainment channel and experience limitless internet content, right from their TV screen. exCite also gives customers access to Singapore’s first TV Apps Store, starting with a catalogue of over 30 TV games. The Store is based on an open TV platform enabling developers to easily create exciting applications. A gesture-based remote control and predictive text searches in English and Chinese offer easier navigation.

With exCite Home and exPlore Home bundled plans, customers will be the first in Singapore to watch pay TV programmes through fibre, while enjoying the benefits of the high-speed fibre services like the exPress portal. exPlore Home Sports also combines the best of mio TV Sports package, including the interactive applications with the high-speed fibre access as an integrated plan.

From 1 September 2010, customers can register their interest for the high-speed fibre services at www.singtel.com/exstream.

Businesses to exploit full potential of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions

SingTel will introduce eVolve, a new fibre solution for businesses. Built on SingTel’s wholly owned and managed infrastructure, eVolve will only carry business traffic for quality and performance that businesses rely on. eVolve complements SingTel’s existing suite of fibre services, providing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with unprecedented price performance.

Businesses can leverage SingTel’s high-speed fibre services to access its suite of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions. These services open up new possibilities for companies to improve productivity and scale their operations cost effectively to meet changing business demands.

SingTel’s Cloud Solutions include on-demand computing services and productivity software such as SingTel ONEOffice, online storage and real-time back-up capabilities, and high quality video and data collaboration services. These services offer the benefits of ICT on a subscription basis, without heavy upfront investments in infrastructure.

With SingTel as their trusted business partner, businesses can have peace of mind and enjoy a one-stop ICT experience.

We have expanded the existing graphics card discussion section of the forum to include more areas of discussions. You can now comment or give suggestions on the latest Graphics cards, SSD, HDD, RAM, LAN right here at this URL

Singapore Service providers to offer next gen fiber broadband network services as early as September 2010

While not all homes and offices are connected to the nation wide fiber network Opennet, Channel News Asia has a report indicating that one such retail service provider has confirmed that they are ready to sell services to home and offices by 1st September 2010. Currently only about 64 per cent of Singapore homes will be fibre-optic ready by the end of the year. By 2012, all Singapore homes and offices will be connected to Singapore’s ultra high-speed broadband network.

SuperInternet is gearing up to roll out interactive services by October. Other players like StarHub will likely be concentrating on enterprise solutions.

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ASUS Gives Visitors a Look into Tomorrow at Computex 2010
Extends Lead in Cloud Computing and Gaming Arenas with Industry-changing
Eee Pad, Eee Tablet, Garmin-Asus A10 Smartphone and a Host of ROG Innovations

[Taiwan, Taipei, 31 May 2010] ASUS’ leadership in innovation and design will once again be underlined at this year’s Computex exhibition in Taipei, where the homegrown IT giant is set to showcase a wide range of products across five major categories: cloud computing, gaming, enthusiast PC components, multimedia and green computing.

ASUS Cloud Computing Solutions: Accessing Data Anywhere and in Real Time has Never Been this Easy

As the leader in cloud computing, ASUS offers the broadest spread of cloud-connected devices with on-the-fly data and multimedia sharing capabilities that consumers need in this age of interconnectedness.

Without question the foremost cloud computing device that will be on show at Computex 2010 is the ASUS Eee Tablet, one of the world’s most accurate and sensitive digital note-taking devices. Sporting a 2450 dpi resolution touch screen, a built-in camera which takes high resolution photos that users can write notes on, and preinstalled with an assortment of notepad templates, the Eee Tablet provides students and mobile business professionals with everything they need to get through a day. The Eee Tablet also serves as an exceptionally competent e-reader, offering almost lag-free page turns and a paper-like display that allows users to read for long periods without eye fatigue. The Eee Tablet features USB and MicroSD connectivity for easy syncing with a PC.

Also set to steal the limelight is the ASUS Eee Pad, an ultra-slim and light yet high-performance slate device designed to provide users with a “real time, real life and real human” cloud computing experience. The Eee Pad is available in two configurations. The 12” Eee Pad EP121 is a full-featured slate computer that serves as a multimedia player, e-reader, compact PC and Internet device. Powered by a CULV Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and the Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system, it handles multitasking effortlessly, enabling users to check their email and calendars, have video conferences, and process Microsoft Word and Excel documents simultaneously. The Eee Pad EP121 offers two convenient modes of character input—an embedded virtual keyboard and a special docking station-cum-keyboard—and delivers more than 10 hours of smooth, continuous computing. Users seeking added mobility can consider the 10’’ Eee Pad EP101TC, which comes in at a mere 675g and a slim, pocket-friendly 12.2mm. The Eee Pad EP101TC runs on Windows Embedded Compact 7, a complete toolkit with the latest Windows 7-based technologies and tools that create engaging user experiences and delivers connectivity to the Windows world. It provides a familiar full-featured experience across various connected devices and cloud computing services. Users will also be able to move their favorite applications to the main desktop with ease.

The year 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of Computex Taipei which has become the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world. As usual, OCWorkbench will bring you highlights of the show “live” for our readers. This year, our report will be on our main news page, forums, twitter and facebook. Chinese readers can also check out our Chinese forums and mainpage for the relevant updates.

As usual, the main focus this year would still falls onto the mainboard manufacturers and peripherals.The probably newest thing would be the upcoming Intel chipsets, handheld device and slim notebooks. In this Day 0 Coverage, we will take a glimpse of what to expect from some of these big players in the market in the next few pages.

If you are attending the IT SHOW 2010 starting tomorrow at SUNTEC Singapore, do not forget to check out the ZyXEL WAP3205 Wireless N Access point.

The ZyXEL WAP3205 is a 300Mbps Wireless N access point with advanced features that enables home and Soho users to upgrade wireless speed and coverage easily for their wireless networks. With a data transfer rate of up to 300Mbps*, which is 6 times faster than 11g, users can enjoy high-speed network connection and high-definition video streaming no matter where they are, at home or the office. Better yet, it also works with existing 802.11b and 802.11g networks.

The ZyXEL WAP3205 supports five different modes – access point, wireless client, wireless bridge, WDS repeater and universal repeater.

In its wireless client mode, the WAP3205 gives non-wireless capable devices such as modems, set-top boxes, digital media adapters and storage devices wireless capability simply by using a Ethernet cable to connect to the WAP3205 and without any driver too. The ZyXEL WAP3205 can also allow different groups of users to access different networks through its multiple SSID support. Users can assign different policies and functions to each SSID, and thus increase the flexibility and efficiency of the network infrastructure.

Security setup for the WAP3205 is a breeze with the one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button. Instead of entering a pass phrase, users can authenticate a new device on the network by pressing a
single button or by entering an automatically generated PIN code. With the button option, users could even setup the wireless configuration and encryption with just a simple click.

The ZyXEL WAP3205, 5-in-1 access point, offers users a wide array of functionality for flexible applications thus making it ideal for wireless networking in any environment.