Singapore, May 4, 2007 -- Sun today announced wider international availability and addition of new features to the Sun Grid Compute Utility available from Network.com.
In addition to the United States, the $1/CPU-hr, pay-per-use Network.com utility offering is now available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. Developers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and end-users from these countries will now have immediate access to Network.com’s powerful, on-demand computing infrastructure powered by the Solaris 10 OS, as well as to the open source and ISV applications published in Network.com Application Catalog. Users signing up for a Network.com account will get 200 CPU-hrs free for a limited time.
"International availability is an important milestone for Network.com. A large number of new developers who specialize on building compute intensive applications can now deploy on Network.com," said Aisling MacRunnels, vice-president of Software Marketing, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "SVs publishing applications in Network.com Application Catalog will find their addressable market segments rapidly increasing with the broader international access."
The newly announced features include Network.com Internet Access that enables applications running in Network.com to securely access external data and services over the Internet. This feature allows applications running on Sun Grid Compute Utility to access data irrespective of its location on the Internet. This opens the possibility for Network.com to offer new services that are mashups of data and services from multiple sources thereby enabling the developers to take advantage of the online services and databases in innovative ways.
Customers across a wide range of industries – from life sciences to education to manufacturing have already started leveraging the new features of Network.com in their applications. The Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC (STAR) project at Brookhaven National Laboratory is using the Network.com to supplement its massive computational needs. "We have recently ported Starsim, the mainstay simulation application for the STAR project, to the Solaris 10 OS to take advantage of the new features of the Network.com computing infrastructure," said Maxim Potekhin, the simulation leader of the STAR project. "We are approaching the next frontiers in our studies of the "perfect liquid" formed from nuclear matter under extreme conditions, and Network.com is helping us move our simulation effort forward efficiently and without additional infrastructure investment. Looking forward, the STAR project offers a unique opportunity to bridge commercial and non-commercial grids, making a step towards realization of the Sun Microsystems vision of computing power as a utility."
Sun is also announcing the start of a limited Beta program for developers to try out the new Network.com Job Management Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The APIs provide programmatic access for the most commonly used tasks such as transferring data, applications and results to and from the Sun Grid Compute Utility. The APIs enable integration of Network.com into the enterprise data center. They allow for automated offloading of peaks capacity requirements when demand exceeds available capacity in the enterprise data center.
"The availability of APIs is an important milestone in delivering developers with the ability to perform production scale tests right from their development systems" said Mark Herring, Director of Marketing for Network.com. "It provides developers with the necessary mechanisms to build applications that can truly harness the dynamic compute capacity provided by Network.com."
Friday, May 4, 2007
MOTOSLVR L72 Delivers Style and Performance
Singapore, May 4, 2007 -- Motorola, a global leader in wireless communications, today introduced the new MOTOSLVR L72, a premium handset that merges powerful multimedia features within Motorola’s sleek MOTOSLVR form factor.
MOTOSLVR L72 provides users with a rich multimedia experience with impressive features including an integrated music player and FM radio, outstanding performance, powerful imaging and features Motorola’s new CrystalTalk technology, making it easy to hold conversations in noisy environments.
MOTOSLVR L72's integrated music player with stereo Bluetooth wireless technology(1) allows users to freely enjoy music wirelessly on the go. Even when travelling, users can listen to their music uninterrupted in airplane mode.
The complete music experience doesn’t just end there. MOTOSLVR L72's integrated FM radio supports Radio Data System (RDS), providing radio station information - including such details as the song genre, song title, or radio station name - all on the handset's main screen.
MOTOSLVR L72 also provides users with a rich visual entertainment experience via a 2.0 mega-pixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture with 4x zoom and full screen landscape playback. In addition, MOTOSLVR L72 supports progressive downloading and video streaming, enabling quick music and video downloads.(1)
This compelling handset is powered by GPRS and provides quick downloads and easy information exchanges enabling users to share pictures, videos and music with family and friends seamlessly.
"MOTOSLVR L72 takes Motorola’s breath-taking MOTOSLVR design and packs it with outstanding music and imaging capabilities." said Lok Kwok Leong, Country Manager, Mobile Devices Business, Motorola Singapore. "The handset has an eye-catching mirror-reflective finish with feature rich functionality to deliver an entertaining mobile experience that matches today’s digital lifestyle."
MOTOSLVR L72's multimedia prowess is further backed up by MegaSIM (3V) support and external microSD memory card support capable of up to 2GB.
Availability
The MOTOSLVR L72 in pearl grey and black slate is available in Singapore now at all SingTel outlets at an estimated recommended retail price of S$98 with two year operator contract and S$428 without operator contract.
MOTOSLVR L72 provides users with a rich multimedia experience with impressive features including an integrated music player and FM radio, outstanding performance, powerful imaging and features Motorola’s new CrystalTalk technology, making it easy to hold conversations in noisy environments.
MOTOSLVR L72's integrated music player with stereo Bluetooth wireless technology(1) allows users to freely enjoy music wirelessly on the go. Even when travelling, users can listen to their music uninterrupted in airplane mode.
The complete music experience doesn’t just end there. MOTOSLVR L72's integrated FM radio supports Radio Data System (RDS), providing radio station information - including such details as the song genre, song title, or radio station name - all on the handset's main screen.
MOTOSLVR L72 also provides users with a rich visual entertainment experience via a 2.0 mega-pixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture with 4x zoom and full screen landscape playback. In addition, MOTOSLVR L72 supports progressive downloading and video streaming, enabling quick music and video downloads.(1)
This compelling handset is powered by GPRS and provides quick downloads and easy information exchanges enabling users to share pictures, videos and music with family and friends seamlessly.
"MOTOSLVR L72 takes Motorola’s breath-taking MOTOSLVR design and packs it with outstanding music and imaging capabilities." said Lok Kwok Leong, Country Manager, Mobile Devices Business, Motorola Singapore. "The handset has an eye-catching mirror-reflective finish with feature rich functionality to deliver an entertaining mobile experience that matches today’s digital lifestyle."
MOTOSLVR L72's multimedia prowess is further backed up by MegaSIM (3V) support and external microSD memory card support capable of up to 2GB.
Availability
The MOTOSLVR L72 in pearl grey and black slate is available in Singapore now at all SingTel outlets at an estimated recommended retail price of S$98 with two year operator contract and S$428 without operator contract.
Creative ZEN Stone 1GB
Rumors had been rife in the online community of a new digital audio player (DAP) from Creative and that this mysterious product will be locking horns with Apple’s iPod shuffle. True enough, what you are looking at now is Creative's response to Apple's effort and what a tiny player it is.
Solid as Stone?
The feather light (18.5g) and compact ZEN Stone is clearly inspired by small smooth pebbles often found in ZEN gardens (how poetic), but despite its name, the ZEN Stone is not built as what its name suggests. Because of its glossy exterior, there is always a concern of scratching the ZEN Stone with sharp items such as keys and coins in your pocket and what not. However, as we found, its glossy surface is tough enough to take on the rigors of everyday use. Size wise, the ZEN Stone is delightfully small and light, so much so it's easy to forget that it's sitting in your pocket – not to forget it can also be quite easily misplaced.
Follow the Path
The ZEN Stone has a simple interface: forward, rewind, play/pause and volume controls are all clustered together right smack in the middle of the player. Along its side profile is a handy switch that scrolls through folders alphabetically, randomizes your songs and sets the player to repeat every music file it supports. Since folders are supported, songs can be sorted in a pseudo genre/playlist fashion, giving you some form of control over the songs you want.
Loading the ZEN Stone up is a simple Plug and Play process (through a Mini USB port), exactly in the same way as you would with a flash drive. In fact, there is not a single trace of driver or software in the box. The only software that Creative thought you might need is the Creative Media Lite CD ripping software, and guess what, it's available as a free download on Creative's website - sweet.
True to its simple styling and interface, the ZEN Stone is a joy to use. If you know how to copy files into a flash drive, you'll know how to operate the ZEN Stone. There is however, a short but noticeable playback lag from the time the player is unplugged till it starts playing, but that's just us nitpicking, really. The ZEN Stone supports MP3 and WMA formats.
Being a Creative product, the ZEN Stone sure did not disappoint where its bread and butter (audio quality) was concerned. Some of you might find the audio output to carry a bit too much bass, although that being said, we could find no distortions or hissing whatsoever. When it came down to battery life, the ZEN Stone easily clocked 10hrs of playback time.
Solid Accessories
Creative has always furnished their new DAPs with accompanying accessories at launch and it isn't any different this time around. To that end, Creative offers no less then three kinds of protective skins, each serving its own purpose. Upon closer inspection of these protective silicon skins (and armbands), we were impressed that they were all very well made with no excess silicon or rough edges in sight.
Our Thoughts
Although nothing revolutionary, the ZEN Stone pretty much satisfies users in ways the iPod shuffle would. Compared to the latter however, it does carry a slight edge by having a universally compatible mini-USB port, unlike the iPod shuffle which requires an external dock running via a propriety jack. Looks and performance aside, the one big point that really allows the ZEN Stone to take the cake is its incredible retail price of just US$45 (~S$69). You could skip a ZEN Stone on water and still afford a replacement all for the price of one Apple iPod shuffle - not bad for a reply wouldn't you say?
Solid as Stone?
The feather light (18.5g) and compact ZEN Stone is clearly inspired by small smooth pebbles often found in ZEN gardens (how poetic), but despite its name, the ZEN Stone is not built as what its name suggests. Because of its glossy exterior, there is always a concern of scratching the ZEN Stone with sharp items such as keys and coins in your pocket and what not. However, as we found, its glossy surface is tough enough to take on the rigors of everyday use. Size wise, the ZEN Stone is delightfully small and light, so much so it's easy to forget that it's sitting in your pocket – not to forget it can also be quite easily misplaced.
Follow the Path
The ZEN Stone has a simple interface: forward, rewind, play/pause and volume controls are all clustered together right smack in the middle of the player. Along its side profile is a handy switch that scrolls through folders alphabetically, randomizes your songs and sets the player to repeat every music file it supports. Since folders are supported, songs can be sorted in a pseudo genre/playlist fashion, giving you some form of control over the songs you want.
Loading the ZEN Stone up is a simple Plug and Play process (through a Mini USB port), exactly in the same way as you would with a flash drive. In fact, there is not a single trace of driver or software in the box. The only software that Creative thought you might need is the Creative Media Lite CD ripping software, and guess what, it's available as a free download on Creative's website - sweet.
True to its simple styling and interface, the ZEN Stone is a joy to use. If you know how to copy files into a flash drive, you'll know how to operate the ZEN Stone. There is however, a short but noticeable playback lag from the time the player is unplugged till it starts playing, but that's just us nitpicking, really. The ZEN Stone supports MP3 and WMA formats.
Being a Creative product, the ZEN Stone sure did not disappoint where its bread and butter (audio quality) was concerned. Some of you might find the audio output to carry a bit too much bass, although that being said, we could find no distortions or hissing whatsoever. When it came down to battery life, the ZEN Stone easily clocked 10hrs of playback time.
Solid Accessories
Creative has always furnished their new DAPs with accompanying accessories at launch and it isn't any different this time around. To that end, Creative offers no less then three kinds of protective skins, each serving its own purpose. Upon closer inspection of these protective silicon skins (and armbands), we were impressed that they were all very well made with no excess silicon or rough edges in sight.
Our Thoughts
Although nothing revolutionary, the ZEN Stone pretty much satisfies users in ways the iPod shuffle would. Compared to the latter however, it does carry a slight edge by having a universally compatible mini-USB port, unlike the iPod shuffle which requires an external dock running via a propriety jack. Looks and performance aside, the one big point that really allows the ZEN Stone to take the cake is its incredible retail price of just US$45 (~S$69). You could skip a ZEN Stone on water and still afford a replacement all for the price of one Apple iPod shuffle - not bad for a reply wouldn't you say?
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Canon's New HV20 High-Definition Camcorder
Singapore, April 26, 2007 -- Discerning video enthusiasts can now achieve cinema-quality recording and high quality professional performance with the new Canon HV20 HD (high-definition) video camcorder. Featuring powerful functions such as the advanced accessory shoe, 25p CINE Mode and enhanced creative controls, the HV20 camcorder represents a significant advancement in home moviemaking by providing greater functionality for enhanced creative control and ease of operation.
“The launch of the new HV20 camcorder reinforces Canon’s strength in providing our consumers with imaging solutions that meets their needs and lifestyles. The HD camcorder is a serious contender in the fast growing high definition arena with its comprehensive range of HDV camcorders from professional (XL H1, XH A1, XH G1) to prosumer (HV20) and consumer level (HV10).” says Andrew Koh, Director and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging and Information Division at Canon Singapore. “This camcorder raises the bar for consumer camcorder capabilities and is the model of choice for ‘prosumers’, tech-savvy consumers and video hobbyists who also desire the latest in consumer video technology for video projects or to match their current or future HD TV display.”
Enhanced functionality for creative control The new Canon HV20 camcorder includes several professional-grade features catering to the more advanced users who seek more functionality with their video camcorders. An advanced accessory shoe allows external video lights, video flash lights and microphones to be mounted, while manual audio level functions give users precise control over the exact volume of recording audio. The camcorder also offers both 25p CINE Frame Rate and CINE Mode (can be used in both HD and SD recording format), previously only found in top-end professional models such as the Canon XL H1, XH A1 and XH G1. 24p is the same frame rate as film shown in cinemas, enabling users to use HV20 to shoot at film image quality. CINE Mode gives the recorded footage a cinema-like picture tone when viewed on TV monitors, and they can also be applied for use in the production of cine-like TV programs.
“The launch of the new HV20 camcorder reinforces Canon’s strength in providing our consumers with imaging solutions that meets their needs and lifestyles. The HD camcorder is a serious contender in the fast growing high definition arena with its comprehensive range of HDV camcorders from professional (XL H1, XH A1, XH G1) to prosumer (HV20) and consumer level (HV10).” says Andrew Koh, Director and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging and Information Division at Canon Singapore. “This camcorder raises the bar for consumer camcorder capabilities and is the model of choice for ‘prosumers’, tech-savvy consumers and video hobbyists who also desire the latest in consumer video technology for video projects or to match their current or future HD TV display.”
Enhanced functionality for creative control The new Canon HV20 camcorder includes several professional-grade features catering to the more advanced users who seek more functionality with their video camcorders. An advanced accessory shoe allows external video lights, video flash lights and microphones to be mounted, while manual audio level functions give users precise control over the exact volume of recording audio. The camcorder also offers both 25p CINE Frame Rate and CINE Mode (can be used in both HD and SD recording format), previously only found in top-end professional models such as the Canon XL H1, XH A1 and XH G1. 24p is the same frame rate as film shown in cinemas, enabling users to use HV20 to shoot at film image quality. CINE Mode gives the recorded footage a cinema-like picture tone when viewed on TV monitors, and they can also be applied for use in the production of cine-like TV programs.
Sony: New CX7K and SR8 Handycam
Singapore, April 26, --Introducing the new Handycam CX7K (HDR-CX7K) by Sony, the first Memory Stick capable Handycam camcorder that records high-definition videos and captures up to 6.1 mega pixels of still images in various Memory Stick media including the Memory Stick PRO DUO, Memory Stick PRO-HG DUO and Memory Stick Micro. As the lightest and most compact AVCHD camcorder available in the market, the Handycam CX7K can easily fit into one's palm at only 6.9cm x 6.7cm x 13.1cm . With Sony’s original low power consumption technology, the Handycam CX7K can shoot continuous for 6 hours deemed to be one of the highest stamina for AVCHD Handycam camcorders. Movie Recording Time: HD Picture Quality Mode 2GB Memory Stick 4GB Memory Stick 8GB Memory StickAVC HD 15M (XP) Approx. 15 min Approx, 30 min Approx. 1 h AVC HD 9M (HQ) Approx. 25 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 1 h 55 min AVC HD 7M (SP) Approx. 35 min Approx. 1 h 5 min Approx. 2 h 20 min AVC HD 5M (LP) Approx. 45 min Approx. 1h 25 min Approx. 2 h 55 min SD Picture Quality Mode 2GB Memory Stick 4GB Memory Stick 8GB Memory Stick 9M (HQ) Approx. 25 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 1 h 55 min 6M (SP) Approx. 40 min Approx. 1 h 20 min Approx. 2 h 50 min 3M (LP) Approx. 1 h 20 min Approx. 2 h 40 min Approx. 5 h 25 min Based on the new xvYCC international standard, x.v.Colour technology assures supremely life-like colour reproduction. Compared to conventional camcorders, x.v.Colour approximately doubles the range of colours that can be reproduced, close to what the human eye can see.
"We are proud to introduce a new member to our Handycam camcorder range, the one and only camcorder that records high-definition videos on one of the smallest media available, the Memory Stick. Our customers can now leverage on the Memory Stick media to playback videos directly from the Handycam CX7K to VAIO notebooks and PLAYSTATION 3 without transferring movies to the hard disk of the devices. At Sony, we continue to offer the widest range of camcorders to meet the different needs of camcorder users," said Mr. Tatsuo Takahashi, General Manager and Head of the Digital Imaging Marketing Division at Sony Marketing Asia Pacific.
Packed into the compact Handycam CX7K are Sony's original ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor that deliver clear movies shot in dim environment or in twilight based on the minimum illumination of only 2 lux . It can also achieve Smooth Slow recording for slow-motion recording of objects that are too quick for the human eyes to perceive especially in sports such as a golf swing. A 3-second video recorded can be playback in a 12-second slow motion video with audio recorded in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound. The dual recording mode realized by both the ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor allows both videos and high quality still images to be captured concurrently. With the Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization technology, the Handycam CX7K captures stable videos despite inevitable hand movements.
Parc Esta
"We are proud to introduce a new member to our Handycam camcorder range, the one and only camcorder that records high-definition videos on one of the smallest media available, the Memory Stick. Our customers can now leverage on the Memory Stick media to playback videos directly from the Handycam CX7K to VAIO notebooks and PLAYSTATION 3 without transferring movies to the hard disk of the devices. At Sony, we continue to offer the widest range of camcorders to meet the different needs of camcorder users," said Mr. Tatsuo Takahashi, General Manager and Head of the Digital Imaging Marketing Division at Sony Marketing Asia Pacific.
Packed into the compact Handycam CX7K are Sony's original ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor that deliver clear movies shot in dim environment or in twilight based on the minimum illumination of only 2 lux . It can also achieve Smooth Slow recording for slow-motion recording of objects that are too quick for the human eyes to perceive especially in sports such as a golf swing. A 3-second video recorded can be playback in a 12-second slow motion video with audio recorded in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound. The dual recording mode realized by both the ClearVid CMOS sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor allows both videos and high quality still images to be captured concurrently. With the Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization technology, the Handycam CX7K captures stable videos despite inevitable hand movements.
Parc Esta
Samsung Launches World's First Integrated Digital Television
Singapore, April 26, 2007 -- Samsung Electronics unveiled the world's first Integrated Digital Television (IDTV) with a dedicated built-in MPEG4 AVC (H.264) HD decoder and DVB-T tuner and more than 40 of its latest audio-visual products at the Samsung Digital AV Roadshow 2007. Showcasing its comprehensive range of home entertainment products including cutting-edge High Definition (HD) and mobile multimedia offerings, the company aims to extend its leadership in the TV market and increase its share in the MP3 player market around the region.
"Samsung is passionate about leveraging our innovations in technology and design to enhance consumers' lifestyles. Today, the launch of the world's first MPEG4 AVC HD IDTV here in Singapore demonstrates our commitment to deliver a full entertainment experience with rich colours, sharp pictures, advanced features, crisp sound and audio-visual products with superior, timeless design," said Mr Ki-Heung Yoon, Managing Director, Electronics Business Division, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
Samsung's Full HD IDTV M8 LCD TV includes a built-in MPEG4 decoder and utilises the best video compression standards available in the industry. The MPEG4 decoder allows HD images to be streamed through terrestrial broadcast services and this video codec will be adopted by MediaCorp to stream free-to-air programmes in HD. With the IDTV M8's built-in MPEG4 tuner, consumers can do away with additional wires and an external set-top box as well as navigate TV programmes from a single remote controller. The best picture quality for both analogue and HD programmes can be readily experienced as it is optimally pre-tuned. This year, Samsung will continue to place great emphasis on the HD TV market with a new and exciting line-up that also includes the Bordeaux Plus LCD TV, Full HD M8 LCD TV and Q9 Plasma TV. Samsung recognises the great potential of HD and has taken initiatives to leverage its leadership in HD to cultivate and expand the market for its range of HD products.
"Samsung is passionate about leveraging our innovations in technology and design to enhance consumers' lifestyles. Today, the launch of the world's first MPEG4 AVC HD IDTV here in Singapore demonstrates our commitment to deliver a full entertainment experience with rich colours, sharp pictures, advanced features, crisp sound and audio-visual products with superior, timeless design," said Mr Ki-Heung Yoon, Managing Director, Electronics Business Division, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
Samsung's Full HD IDTV M8 LCD TV includes a built-in MPEG4 decoder and utilises the best video compression standards available in the industry. The MPEG4 decoder allows HD images to be streamed through terrestrial broadcast services and this video codec will be adopted by MediaCorp to stream free-to-air programmes in HD. With the IDTV M8's built-in MPEG4 tuner, consumers can do away with additional wires and an external set-top box as well as navigate TV programmes from a single remote controller. The best picture quality for both analogue and HD programmes can be readily experienced as it is optimally pre-tuned. This year, Samsung will continue to place great emphasis on the HD TV market with a new and exciting line-up that also includes the Bordeaux Plus LCD TV, Full HD M8 LCD TV and Q9 Plasma TV. Samsung recognises the great potential of HD and has taken initiatives to leverage its leadership in HD to cultivate and expand the market for its range of HD products.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
SAMSUNG RAISES THE BAR ON DESIGN AND CONNECTIVITY WITH THE BORDEAUX PLUS R8 LCD TV
Top-selling LCD TV brand in Singapore looks set to continue stellar growth in 2007 with the stylishly designed Bordeaux Plus R8 LCD TV
Bordeaux Plus R8 demonstrates Samsung’s leadership in TV design and technology and commitment to developing the most innovative products for the discerning customers
SINGAPORE, 5 April 2007 – Samsung Electronics, the worldwide market leader in TV, today unveiled the Bordeaux Plus R8. The Bordeaux Plus R8 takes a step forward from the successful design philosophy of Samsung’s 2006 top-seller, the 32 inch Bordeaux R7 LCD TV, and offers technology improvements and greater connectivity, making it a compelling addition to every home. According to the GfK Asia Singapore Retail Report for 2006, Samsung grew by more than four times year-on-year in value to clinch the number one position for LCD TVs in Singapore with 26 per cent of market share by value and 23 per cent of market share by unit.
The GfK report also outlined Samsung’s spectacular results, which showed the company leaped overall from fourth to first position in the local CTV market with year-on-year unit sales more than doubling to achieve about S$100 million in 2006. Within the local LCD TV segment, Samsung also claimed top spot in the 32 inch and above segment which constituted 80% of the total LCD TV market by value.
“The Bordeaux Plus R8 is the definitive modern and stylish choice for the discerning individual with the TV’s sleek curves and design accents in a choice of neoclassic black or pearl white. This latest addition to our LCD TV product line-up is testament to our commitment to developing the most cutting-edge and innovative products. With our passion for producing the most stylishly designed and technologically advanced LCD TVs, Samsung will continue to lead the global TV market and build on our great achievements in the last year,” said Ms Irene Ng, Director of Strategic Marketing, Electronics Business Division, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
The crystal bezel of the Bordeaux Plus R8 frames the TV with its transparent curve, refining further the wine-glass inspired design concept of the Bordeaux R7. Soft LED lighting, which can be easily disabled, disperses from the centre of the bezel, creating a calming effect that complements the sleek design and smooth surface. Ice blue emanates from the black models, while white models glow warm amber. Stylish touch sensor buttons that resemble embedded gems and ingeniously hidden speakers lend an air of refined and minimalist dignity to the Bordeaux Plus R8.
In addition to the impressive 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the Bordeaux Plus R8 features Samsung’s S-PVA panels which allow for horizontal and vertical viewing angles of up to 178�. The new Wide Colour Enhancer helps expand colour expression even in bright areas, ensuring blues and greens remain realistic and vibrant. Consumers will benefit from enhanced picture quality from every corner of the room. With Movie Plus, Samsung’s latest technology that intelligently estimates the position of a moving object in the image and increases the number of frames to create smoother picture quality, consumers can enjoy clear visuals with no ghosting or juddering.
The Bordeaux Plus R8 also boasts premium connectivity with Anynet+ and the three HDMI connections. Anynet+ allows for the control of all HDMI audio-visual devices with one-touch control from a single remote controller. With the plug and play feature, consumers can easily connect the Bordeaux Plus R8 to a variety of audio-visual peripherals such as game consoles, Blu-ray disc players and home theatre systems.
To provide consumers with a better viewing experience and greater convenience, the 40 inch Bordeaux Plus R8 can be installed with Samsung’s world’s first Auto Wall-mount feature. TVs installed with this novel feature can be mechanically swivelled up to 20 degrees horizontally in both directions and tilted 15 degrees down, all from the comfort of your couch.
The Samsung Bordeaux Plus R8 LCD TV is available in 32, 37 and 40 inch models at the recommended retail prices of $2,099, $4,099 and $4,888 respectively.
Bordeaux Plus R8 demonstrates Samsung’s leadership in TV design and technology and commitment to developing the most innovative products for the discerning customers
SINGAPORE, 5 April 2007 – Samsung Electronics, the worldwide market leader in TV, today unveiled the Bordeaux Plus R8. The Bordeaux Plus R8 takes a step forward from the successful design philosophy of Samsung’s 2006 top-seller, the 32 inch Bordeaux R7 LCD TV, and offers technology improvements and greater connectivity, making it a compelling addition to every home. According to the GfK Asia Singapore Retail Report for 2006, Samsung grew by more than four times year-on-year in value to clinch the number one position for LCD TVs in Singapore with 26 per cent of market share by value and 23 per cent of market share by unit.
The GfK report also outlined Samsung’s spectacular results, which showed the company leaped overall from fourth to first position in the local CTV market with year-on-year unit sales more than doubling to achieve about S$100 million in 2006. Within the local LCD TV segment, Samsung also claimed top spot in the 32 inch and above segment which constituted 80% of the total LCD TV market by value.
“The Bordeaux Plus R8 is the definitive modern and stylish choice for the discerning individual with the TV’s sleek curves and design accents in a choice of neoclassic black or pearl white. This latest addition to our LCD TV product line-up is testament to our commitment to developing the most cutting-edge and innovative products. With our passion for producing the most stylishly designed and technologically advanced LCD TVs, Samsung will continue to lead the global TV market and build on our great achievements in the last year,” said Ms Irene Ng, Director of Strategic Marketing, Electronics Business Division, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
The crystal bezel of the Bordeaux Plus R8 frames the TV with its transparent curve, refining further the wine-glass inspired design concept of the Bordeaux R7. Soft LED lighting, which can be easily disabled, disperses from the centre of the bezel, creating a calming effect that complements the sleek design and smooth surface. Ice blue emanates from the black models, while white models glow warm amber. Stylish touch sensor buttons that resemble embedded gems and ingeniously hidden speakers lend an air of refined and minimalist dignity to the Bordeaux Plus R8.
In addition to the impressive 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the Bordeaux Plus R8 features Samsung’s S-PVA panels which allow for horizontal and vertical viewing angles of up to 178�. The new Wide Colour Enhancer helps expand colour expression even in bright areas, ensuring blues and greens remain realistic and vibrant. Consumers will benefit from enhanced picture quality from every corner of the room. With Movie Plus, Samsung’s latest technology that intelligently estimates the position of a moving object in the image and increases the number of frames to create smoother picture quality, consumers can enjoy clear visuals with no ghosting or juddering.
The Bordeaux Plus R8 also boasts premium connectivity with Anynet+ and the three HDMI connections. Anynet+ allows for the control of all HDMI audio-visual devices with one-touch control from a single remote controller. With the plug and play feature, consumers can easily connect the Bordeaux Plus R8 to a variety of audio-visual peripherals such as game consoles, Blu-ray disc players and home theatre systems.
To provide consumers with a better viewing experience and greater convenience, the 40 inch Bordeaux Plus R8 can be installed with Samsung’s world’s first Auto Wall-mount feature. TVs installed with this novel feature can be mechanically swivelled up to 20 degrees horizontally in both directions and tilted 15 degrees down, all from the comfort of your couch.
The Samsung Bordeaux Plus R8 LCD TV is available in 32, 37 and 40 inch models at the recommended retail prices of $2,099, $4,099 and $4,888 respectively.
AMD Claims Barcelona 50% Faster than Clovertown
TG Daily - There are lots of question marks surrounding AMD's first quad-core CPU, the Barcelona server/workstation processor. How fast will it be and - most importantly - will it be able to outpace Intel's quad-core Xeon 5300-series ("Clovertown") processors. It will, says AMD, and in fact upgraded its performance expectations.
So far, we the company had claimed that Barcelona will surpass the performance of Clovertown by about 40% at any given clock speed. Now the company says that it believes that Barcelona will have a 50% advantage over Clovertown in floating point applications and 20% in integer performance "over the competition’s highest-performing quad-core processor at the same frequency."
So far, we the company had claimed that Barcelona will surpass the performance of Clovertown by about 40% at any given clock speed. Now the company says that it believes that Barcelona will have a 50% advantage over Clovertown in floating point applications and 20% in integer performance "over the competition’s highest-performing quad-core processor at the same frequency."
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Security cameras, Surveillance systems
Hey all! The Perfect7 Store is now moving into setting up of surveillance systems...
Install cameras at your homes or office, and you monitor on the Web, regardless of your location. Great to ensure safety for your children and the elderly.
This new Biz arm is spearheaded by my new IT consultant, Mr. Adrian Lee from Cornerstone : )
Install cameras at your homes or office, and you monitor on the Web, regardless of your location. Great to ensure safety for your children and the elderly.
This new Biz arm is spearheaded by my new IT consultant, Mr. Adrian Lee from Cornerstone : )
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Symantec Introduces Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0
Singapore, April 19, 2007 -- Symantec today announced the release of Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0, the latest version of its complete and fast Windows system recovery solution. Backup Exec System Recovery enables businesses to recover complete Windows systems in minutes, not hours or days, and introduces enhanced Microsoft Exchange, virtual, and data recovery capabilities as well as new centralized management to give IT administrators added flexibility and simplified management in protecting their valuable IT assets.
With this release, Backup Exec System Recovery adds significant performance improvements and adds support for Microsoft Vista, x64-bit platforms, VMware ESX Server, and Microsoft Virtual Server. Backup Exec System Recovery is a stand-alone solution for Windows Servers and may be purchased and installed separately, or together with the entire family of Backup Exec product offerings.
“In today’s mission-critical environments, all systems—from servers to desktops to laptops—must be easily and quickly recoverable, whether to similar or dissimilar hardware,” said Pat Hanavan, vice president, Data and Systems Management Group, Symantec. “Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery, the gold standard in complete Windows system recovery, ensures customer confidence in the recovery process through revolutionary capabilities along with unprecedented speed and reliability.”
A disk-based solution, Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery overcomes tedious and painful manual system recovery processes that can take days if not weeks by capturing an exact copy of a system—including operating system, applications, system settings, user settings, and data— in a single recovery point. When systems fail, IT administrators simply select the recovery point to restore from and Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery restores the complete system in a fraction of the time of traditional methods.
“For small environments lacking data protection, Backup Exec System Recovery is an easy-to-use solution providing rapid recovery of Windows systems and data,” said analyst Lauren Whitehouse of Enterprise Strategy Group. “Larger organizations will benefit from its system recovery capabilities and virtual environment migration tools, both of which are complementary to any existing data protection solution already in use.” Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery also speeds the recovery of individual emails, files, and folders. A new Exchange Retrieve Option simplifies Exchange recovery, providing fast and easy recovery not only of the entire Exchange server but of individual messages, attachments, folders, and mailboxes.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery also provides a familiar web search experience called “Backup Exec Retrieve” to make it easy for users to recover their own files and folders without IT intervention. A similar search and retrieve capability is also available via integration with Google Desktop. In addition, end users looking to protect only select files and folders can now choose to run a local file and folder protection schema in addition to the volume-based recovery point process. This includes support for versioning so customers can keep multiple versions of the same file containing the various changes in time that they wish to restore.
Providing support for the growing virtual environment market, Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery delivers seamless conversion of physical recovery points to virtual formats (P2V) as well as conversion of virtual systems back to physical environments (V2P) for VMware ESX Server, VMware Server, VMware Workstation, and Microsoft Virtual Server. Administrators can choose to convert entire systems at once or selective volumes at a time.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery also introduces centralized management, providing an at-a-glance view of all system backup and recovery activity across multiple systems from a central location. This new Backup Exec System Recovery Manager component simplifies backup and recovery administration for organizations with more than a single system, enabling administrators to centrally create backup jobs, view real-time status, run reports, quickly resolve any problems identified and add new systems quickly and easily as required.
“As part of Symantec’s extensive network of partners, we are ready to help government agencies and businesses protect and support their Microsoft Windows environments,” said Rick Marcotte, president and CEO of DLT Solutions, Inc. “Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery is a critical component of our toolkit, providing a highly flexible, reliable, intuitive recovery solution that enables businesses to get back up and running without missing a beat. It meets and exceeds the service level demands of our valuable customers.”
Existing Backup Exec for Windows Servers customers looking for a streamlined, lower-priced version of Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery can leverage the new Backup Exec for Windows Servers System Recovery Option. This new option offers just the core business-critical system recovery capabilities offered in the stand-alone editions of Backup Exec System Recovery, including dissimilar hardware recovery and physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion, among other features, where data protection is already ensured with Backup Exec.
Pricing and Availability
Estimated pricing for Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0 is U.S. $1,095 per server and $69 per workstation. Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers customers may purchase the new Backup Exec for Windows Servers System Recovery Option for $695. All product components are scheduled to be available in late April through Symantec’s worldwide network of distributors and resellers. In addition, Symantec offers consulting, education and support services for Backup Exec System Recovery products to aid customers in protecting their critical Windows systems.
With this release, Backup Exec System Recovery adds significant performance improvements and adds support for Microsoft Vista, x64-bit platforms, VMware ESX Server, and Microsoft Virtual Server. Backup Exec System Recovery is a stand-alone solution for Windows Servers and may be purchased and installed separately, or together with the entire family of Backup Exec product offerings.
“In today’s mission-critical environments, all systems—from servers to desktops to laptops—must be easily and quickly recoverable, whether to similar or dissimilar hardware,” said Pat Hanavan, vice president, Data and Systems Management Group, Symantec. “Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery, the gold standard in complete Windows system recovery, ensures customer confidence in the recovery process through revolutionary capabilities along with unprecedented speed and reliability.”
A disk-based solution, Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery overcomes tedious and painful manual system recovery processes that can take days if not weeks by capturing an exact copy of a system—including operating system, applications, system settings, user settings, and data— in a single recovery point. When systems fail, IT administrators simply select the recovery point to restore from and Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery restores the complete system in a fraction of the time of traditional methods.
“For small environments lacking data protection, Backup Exec System Recovery is an easy-to-use solution providing rapid recovery of Windows systems and data,” said analyst Lauren Whitehouse of Enterprise Strategy Group. “Larger organizations will benefit from its system recovery capabilities and virtual environment migration tools, both of which are complementary to any existing data protection solution already in use.” Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery also speeds the recovery of individual emails, files, and folders. A new Exchange Retrieve Option simplifies Exchange recovery, providing fast and easy recovery not only of the entire Exchange server but of individual messages, attachments, folders, and mailboxes.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery also provides a familiar web search experience called “Backup Exec Retrieve” to make it easy for users to recover their own files and folders without IT intervention. A similar search and retrieve capability is also available via integration with Google Desktop. In addition, end users looking to protect only select files and folders can now choose to run a local file and folder protection schema in addition to the volume-based recovery point process. This includes support for versioning so customers can keep multiple versions of the same file containing the various changes in time that they wish to restore.
Providing support for the growing virtual environment market, Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery delivers seamless conversion of physical recovery points to virtual formats (P2V) as well as conversion of virtual systems back to physical environments (V2P) for VMware ESX Server, VMware Server, VMware Workstation, and Microsoft Virtual Server. Administrators can choose to convert entire systems at once or selective volumes at a time.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery also introduces centralized management, providing an at-a-glance view of all system backup and recovery activity across multiple systems from a central location. This new Backup Exec System Recovery Manager component simplifies backup and recovery administration for organizations with more than a single system, enabling administrators to centrally create backup jobs, view real-time status, run reports, quickly resolve any problems identified and add new systems quickly and easily as required.
“As part of Symantec’s extensive network of partners, we are ready to help government agencies and businesses protect and support their Microsoft Windows environments,” said Rick Marcotte, president and CEO of DLT Solutions, Inc. “Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery is a critical component of our toolkit, providing a highly flexible, reliable, intuitive recovery solution that enables businesses to get back up and running without missing a beat. It meets and exceeds the service level demands of our valuable customers.”
Existing Backup Exec for Windows Servers customers looking for a streamlined, lower-priced version of Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery can leverage the new Backup Exec for Windows Servers System Recovery Option. This new option offers just the core business-critical system recovery capabilities offered in the stand-alone editions of Backup Exec System Recovery, including dissimilar hardware recovery and physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion, among other features, where data protection is already ensured with Backup Exec.
Pricing and Availability
Estimated pricing for Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0 is U.S. $1,095 per server and $69 per workstation. Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers customers may purchase the new Backup Exec for Windows Servers System Recovery Option for $695. All product components are scheduled to be available in late April through Symantec’s worldwide network of distributors and resellers. In addition, Symantec offers consulting, education and support services for Backup Exec System Recovery products to aid customers in protecting their critical Windows systems.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
With only a few months apart after the launch of the Core 2 Duo, Intel unleashes the world's first quad-core desktop CPU into the world based on the same Core microarchitecture and technology as the Core 2 Duo. Whether you look at it as a preemptive strike against AMD's much hyped 4x4 system or just to show that they can, the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 CPU increases Intel's lead over its competition even further.
Intel Core 2 Duo processor
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor is a milestone in microprocessor innovation and there is no doubt that with this line of products in 2006, Intel has AMD whipped in both performance and power consumption. Delivering the new Core microarchitecture across the desktop, mobile and server spaces, Intel plans to retake the lead in the CPU race. Bluntly put, The Intel Core 2 Duo is the world's best dual-core desktop processor. There, we've said it.
2006 - An Exciting Year for the Tech Industry
2006 - An Exciting Year for the Tech Industry
The final chapter of 2006 is almost ending, but reflecting back, it has been an exciting year for consumers with new hardware platforms penetrating all segments of electronics.
Computing this year was highly focused on processors as dual-core went mainstream, Intel's Core processor architecture reached new heights and even quad-core was made available to enthusiasts and workstations needing high compute power. And this year more than any other, saw the rise in adoption of Mac products as Apple switched to the Intel platform. This had an interesting ripple effect for the OS and software development space in addition to the raw performance boost. Our appetite for screens has all gone widescreen and so has our storage requirements on all fronts.
In the gaming front, the most riveting entries were none other than the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. Both boasting unique characteristics that are so enticing, we won't be surprised if you even get both of them in addition to your existing Xbox 360! Don't forget that handheld gaming too got an upgrade with the Nintendo DS Lite early this year, further fueling the popularity of the series.
Over on the consumer electronics space, we predicted 2006 would be the year of High Definition (HD), and true enough, the consumer electronics arena was swamped with them! HD televisions, HD camcorders, HD projectors, HD gaming consoles, you name it - all promised to upgrade your personal entertainment experience to the next stratum. Truly, this is definitely the HD year.
The final chapter of 2006 is almost ending, but reflecting back, it has been an exciting year for consumers with new hardware platforms penetrating all segments of electronics.
Computing this year was highly focused on processors as dual-core went mainstream, Intel's Core processor architecture reached new heights and even quad-core was made available to enthusiasts and workstations needing high compute power. And this year more than any other, saw the rise in adoption of Mac products as Apple switched to the Intel platform. This had an interesting ripple effect for the OS and software development space in addition to the raw performance boost. Our appetite for screens has all gone widescreen and so has our storage requirements on all fronts.
In the gaming front, the most riveting entries were none other than the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. Both boasting unique characteristics that are so enticing, we won't be surprised if you even get both of them in addition to your existing Xbox 360! Don't forget that handheld gaming too got an upgrade with the Nintendo DS Lite early this year, further fueling the popularity of the series.
Over on the consumer electronics space, we predicted 2006 would be the year of High Definition (HD), and true enough, the consumer electronics arena was swamped with them! HD televisions, HD camcorders, HD projectors, HD gaming consoles, you name it - all promised to upgrade your personal entertainment experience to the next stratum. Truly, this is definitely the HD year.
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