Toshiba unveils a budget Satellite L510 notebook

August 18th, 2009 by ytechcity

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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.

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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.

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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

Maxis to offer Apple iPhone 3GS from July 31

August 12th, 2009 by ytechcity

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After the launch of iPhone 3G, Maxis is scheduled to bring in the next version, the iPhone 3GS. In many ways, the 3GS is a mirror image of the iPhone 3G; externally there’s no difference. It’s inside where all the changes have happened, with Apple issuing a beefed-up CPU, new internal compass, larger capacities for storage, and improved optics for its camera. More to the point, the release of the 3GS coincides with the launch of iPhone OS 3.0, a major jump from previous versions of the system software featuring highly sought after features like cut, copy, and paste, stereo Bluetooth, MMS, tethering, video recording, landscape keyboard options for more applications, and an iPhone version of Spotlight.
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A true mobile computer- Nokia N97

August 11th, 2009 by ytechcity

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“From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence,” said Jonas Geust, Vice President, heading Nokia Nseries.

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Designed for the needs of Internet-savvy consumers, the Nokia N97 combines a large 3.5? touch display with a full QWERTY keyboard, providing an ‘always open’ window to favorite social networking sites and Internet destinations.

Nokia N97 runs on Symbian S60 5th Edition UI. Tilting touch display, QWERTY keyboard and personalized home screen – a true mobile computer.

Nokia N97 supports up to 48 GB of storage, including 32 GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16 GB microSD card for music, media and more. This is complemented by excellent music capabilities, full support for the Nokia Music Store and continuous playback time of up to 1.5 days.

Nokia N97 also has a 5-Megapixel camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics.

16:9 and DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN.

Malaysia’s 1st Android phone, the HTC Magic

August 10th, 2009 by ytechcity

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HTC Magic which it the first Google Android-powered device, click here for more detail.

The HTC Magic is designed to turn heads with its chic looks, and command attention with its advanced list of capabilities. It provides the Google suite of services like Gmail, Search, YouTube and Maps geared up for use wherever your life leads you. Further enhanced with Outlook® synchronization, Smart Dialer, and an onscreen keyboard with predictive text, the HTC Magic is a true entertainment and communication powerhouse.

What is Android
Android is a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel. It was initially developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries. Google released most of the Android code under the Apache License, a free-software and open source license.

Malaysia launch iPhone 3GS

August 4th, 2009 by ytechcity

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Maxis Malaysia is bringing in Apple iPhone 3GS to Malaysia on 31 July 2009 and will be available in its retail stores. For those who are interested, you can checkout the Maxis iPhone 3GS plan at Maxis official website.

The iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G have the same design, but the former has a white color version.

iPhone 3GS has better performances (up to 2x faster), better build-in camera with autofocus, ability to take/edit video, voice control, and a virtual compass. iPhone 3GS has a slightly better battery life than iPhone 3G, too.

Compare the two iPhone models here.

The new iPhone 3GS hardware and iPhone OS 3.0 added many new features. However, compared to the list of lacked features of iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS still lack of following features:

No flash on camera. (Apple thinks all mobile flash light sucks?)
Cannot replace built-in battery. (buy AppleCare to extend warranty)
Cannot transfer files via iPhone bluetooth (Apple forces you to use MobileMe?)
Does not support Flash animation on website. (Adobe CEO: “Flash on iPhone not so easy”)