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In an interesting mix of new and old technologies, new company Innocomm are releasing a new Android powered smartphone that has an inbuilt TV tuner. The Shark phone comes with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, comes loaded with all the latest add-ons such as flash camera, is wifi, bluetooth and 3g enabled too. But what sets it apart from other phones is the inclusion of an analog TV tuner built in

Smartphone TV, shame its Analogue
At a price expected to be much lower than the standard $500 charged for similar spec phones (and free to customers taking out a contract), Innocomm are also looking to integrate a digital TV tuner enabling the device to receive free over-the-air broadcasts. The phone is expected to be on sale in May. Chuck Huang, sales manager at Innocomm said:- “What we do is sell a high-end smartphone at a low-end price.”

Watching TV on the go using your smartphone is becoming increasingly popular in far east countries such as China who still use the analogue service. For the rest of the world, the technology seems a few years out of date as most channels have gone, or are soon to go digital. It seems that the digital tuner inclusion will be included on models sold in these Countries.

Last time, only Maxis Communications Bhd are selling iPhone to all the Malaysian, but today, DiGi.Com Bhd become a second communication in Malaysia whose selling iPhone in mid year of 2010.

Maxis Communications Bhd’s nearly one-year monopoly in the segment.

DiGi announce that it had reached an agreement with Apple Inc to distribute iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in Malaysia but the celco did not disclose when the packages for the iPhone will be launched.

DiGi said on its website that those already with an iPhone could switch to any of DiGi’s existing Postpaid/Prepaid rate plans.

According to the Digi official website, below is the list of FAQ which let you have a better understanding.
1. When will the iPhone be available?
The iPhone from DiGi will be launched within the first half of 2010.

2. What are the packages offered?
These will be revealed after the launch date has been announced.

3. Where will the launch date be announced?
It will be announced in selected major newspapers and broadcast media.

4. Who’s eligible to get the iPhone from DiGi?
Full details, including the packages and offers will be announced after the launch.

5. I am an existing DiGi customer, can I purchase an iPhone with my current rate plan?
We’ll let you know after the launch.

6. Will there be any special packages for corporate customers (DiGi Business)?
DiGi will provide attractive offers for all qualifying corporate customers after the official launch date is announced.

7. I already have an iPhone, when can I switch to DiGi?
If you already have an iPhone, you can switch to any of DiGi’s existing Postpaid / Prepaid rate plans. More details here.

8. I have purchased my iPhone from another operator, can I obtain support for warranty /servicing/replacements, if I switch to DiGi?
Your iPhone warranty is tied to the operator that you purchased the device from. DiGi will not provide support for warranty / servicing / replacements for devices purchased from other operators/countries.

9. Can I pre-order the iPhone today?
Pre-orders / advanced booking will be announced soon. Please check www.digi.com.my/iphone for the latest announcements.

Are you interest to buy an iPhone, you can take into consideration now.

Here are the PIKOM PC FAIR 2009 (III) venues in the different states of Malaysia:

25-27 November 2009(11:00am – 9:00pm)
Dewan Merdeka, Seri Manjung

27-29 November 2009(11:00am – 9:00pm)
Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail, Kluang
Alor Star Mall, Alor Star – NEW VENUE
Terminal 1 Shopping Centre, Seremban

4-6 December 2009 (11:00am – 9:00pm)
KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Map of Surrounding Car Parks
Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Penang
Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Melaka – NEW VENUE

11-13 December 2009(11:00am – 9:00pm)
Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru
Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh, Perak
LG Car Park Exhibition Hall, 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu – NEW VENUE
Dewan Suarah, Bintulu

Great… PIKOM PC Fair 2009 (III) is here again. It’s time for you to buy your interest stuffs. No matter you are upgrading computer components or buying a new system. PIKOM PC Fair 2009 (III) start from 25 November until 13 December, which usually held during weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

For more info, visit official websire here, or contact the PC Fair Team at +603 7955 2922 or email us at pcfair@pikom.org.my for further information.

Maxis launched iPhone 3GS in Malaysia at 31 July 2009 (a year after the launched of iPhone 3g). Through the newly launched iPhone 3GS by Maxis Communications Bhd is expected to take the market by storm.

Introducing Apple® iPhone™ 3Gs.
The new iPhone 3GS is said to be the fastest and most powerful iPhone yet, packed with new features which includes improved speed and performance, longer battery life, high-quality 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy-to-use video recording and hands-free voice control. With fast 3G wireless technology, Maps with GPS, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange and the new App Store, iPhone 3Gs puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one—a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and full web browsing. iPhone 3Gs, now with Video, Copy & Paste, faster processing power and with the same look, who ain’t getting one.

Maxis Subscription Plans
I think it’s similar to service providers in other countries, they are few new subscription plans being introduced as an effort to make the units more affordable to public (after being subsidized by communications service provider which is Maxis in Malaysia). maixs let you opt from 3 packages which is the new iValue Plans with 12-month or 24-month contract, or the Value Plus Plans with 6-month contract. The price for all the 3 plan are showing below,

Maxis iPhone 12-Months Contract:

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As Samsung’s first Android OS powered phone, it has been widespread concern. With 3.2 inches of screen resolution reached HVGA level phone support for WCDMA networks, and supports HSDPA high-speed data transmission. 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi modules and 8GB of memory is a lot, it now appears, this phone is definitely Hero’s largest competitor.

Features:
Samsung i7500 Galaxy is the phone using Android 1.5 operating system, built-in Qualcomm’s MSM 7200 A processor frequency of 528MHz, relatively strong. Equipped with a 3.2-inch resolution HVGA level of touch-screen, screen material for OLED, also built-in 5 MP camera and bundled with an LED flash.

Samsung i7500 Galaxy is only 11.9 millimeters in thick, the phone also supports GPS positioning, Bluetooth, microSD memory card expansion, Wi-Fi, another cell phone built-in 8GB flash memory and a 3.5-mm headphone jack, functions very comprehensive.

Design:
The metal body supports quad-band GSM and dual-band UMTS / HSPA, is a standard 3G handset. However, according to the terms of the exposure, this phones are not capable of embodying a Google-style mobile phone experience, just the operating system based on Android. For example, users can only viciously beaten over USB data line to manually transfer, and wireless can not be carried out. Samsung i7500 Galaxy should be in many respects, this mobile phones was different from other Android phones.

This Samsung i7500 Galaxy will officially available in October.

HTC (formerly High Tech Computer Corporation, is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of primarily Microsoft Windows Mobile-based portable devices) has recently really moves continuously, after the introduction of a new Android system, after HTC Hero.

Which not only continue to use the Android platform, this models using the Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 smart operating system, the new flagship, the configuration is beyond the current WM series Touch HD, today i will share with you the HTC Touch 2 with WM6.5 system, a new generation of smart phone.

Design
HTC Touch 2 similar to the HTC Hero, because both in terms of design ideas, or the keys are arranged similar to the wonderful, but they are the most obvious difference is that , Touch 2 did not follow the Hero “nitpick chin,” the strange shape, instead of using a more conventional straight, but, more importantly, they have two completely different “heart”-Android and Windows Mobile.
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Have you heard about new “DiGi Prepaid I Like™” which provide by Digi, with new DiGi Prepaid I Like™, the customers can enjoy RM0.36 per min for call and RM0.10 per sms. Meanwhile, MMS is just for RM0.25. All charges is for any network.

Get the all-new DiGi Prepaid I Like™ and enjoy the following benefits:

Meanwhile, there are 4 special features for this new DiGi Prepaid I Like™

For this super FnF features, the customers can save more with adding their friends and family numbers. Now they can even add until 15 favorite numbers. Include 4 others telco. RM0.15 per min for call and RM0.01 per message.

Super SMS™ allows you to send unlimited DiGi-to-DiGi SMSes whenever you reached the 50sen daily max cap on domestic SMSes.
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TOSHIBA’s Satellite L510 notebook is designed to handle today everyday computing tasks and yet look good while doing it. The notebook makes use of the company’s in-mould rolling (IMR) technology to deliver a unique breeze?pattern on its glossy metallic grey surface.

It comes with a 14in HD LED backlight widescreen incorporating the company’s Clear SuperView technology, which provides viewing resolution of up to 1,366 x 768-pixels.

The model’s basic specifications include 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320GB SATA hard disk with shock absorbers and a DVD burner.

As for the processor, users get to choose between an Intel Pentium Dual Core and Intel Core 2 Duo processor. As for graphics, users have a choice of either an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530.

Plenty of data connectivity options are also available, including WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, 4-in-1 card reader as well as two USB2.0 ports, eSATA and HDMI ports.

Additionally, the L510 also offers an integrated VGA webcam that supports the company’s proprietary SmartFace Face Recognition software for easy log-in to password protected applications.

The price of the Satellite L510 model starts from RM1,899. More detail at
pc.toshiba-asia.com