NEWS / 20 May 2013 / 2 days ago
Today, we were briefed on MSI's soon to be released G-Series gaming notebooks. The latest generation of gaming notebooks from MSI will feature the newest Haswell Intel processors and AMD APUs. Read on to find out what you can expect.
NEWS / 16 May 2013 / 6 days ago
AMD has unveiled its Radeon HD 8970M mobile graphics chip that is the most powerful from its Radeon HD 8000M stable. The new chip packs twice the number of stream processors as the 8870M graphics chip, and the company claims that it can be up to 54 per cent faster than NVIDIA's GeForce 680M.
With a tablet form factor that allows the attachment of a keyboard cover, the Intel Core i5-equipped and Windows 8 Pro-running Surface Pro is Microsoft showing the world how a no compromise device should be made. It even comes with a full HD screen and digital pen support. We find out if it lives up to its promise.
NEWS / 13 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Targus has just announced their new Crave II series of backpacks and cases for notebooks and tablets. The new products are improved with new features and a slimmer profile for a more compact profile that's more attractive in general.
NEWS / 13 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Frustrated that your Surface Pro's pen doesn't support pressure sensitivity in apps like Photoshop? We've the answer for you: Head over to Wacom's website now to download the new Windows 8 driver.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Sony expands its range of touch-enabled notebooks with the new VAIO Fit and VAIO Fit E models that are available in both 14- and 15-inch screen sizes in a range of colors.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
According to a report by PC World, HP will be standardizing the design and features of all of its notebooks and tablets to cut manufacturing costs and help customers better identify its products.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Fujitsu has unveiled the latest Lifebook E Series that comprises of three flagship business notebooks Lifebook E753, Lifebook E743, and Lifebook E733. This is the first series of Fujitsu Lifebook models to embody Fujitsu's 'Family Concept'.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
ASUS CEO, Jerry Shen has recently revealed that ASUS is working on a Chromebook, and it will be launched in the second half of 2013.
NEWS / 08 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Aftershock PC, a local start-up that specializes in custom gaming notebooks, has just opened a concept store in Singapore. The retail space is located in Funan IT Mall, and would allow users to try out the notebooks before committing to one.
NEWS / 03 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Weighing 1.54kg and measuring a mere 20.8mm thin, the 14-inch X1 Carbon Touch's carbon fiber chassis allows it to sustain bumps or rough handling on-the-go, and supports 10-finger touch that combines with the multi-gesture glass touchpad to enrich the Windows 8 experience.
NEWS / 30 Apr 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Designed to offer computing features required to maximize learning productivity, the 13.3-inch Latitude 3330 supports Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, and Linux Ubuntu.
Concluding our review of 3DMark (2013)'s cross-platform benchmark, today we'll be taking a look at the Cloud Gate benchmark, which is designed for integrated graphics processors and mobile discrete GPUs. We'll also take a look at how a handful of notebooks fare on the more intensive Fire Strike and Fire Strike Extreme.
NEWS / 29 Apr 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Measuring a mere 18.3mm and weighing in at just 1.54kg, the Vostro 5460 sports a 14-inch HD widescreen LED (HD WLED) TrueLife display that supports up to 1366 x 768 pixels, and comes with integrated stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer powered by HD audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4.0.
NEWS / 24 Apr 2013 / 4 weeks ago
Microsoft has just announced the next wave of Surface Pro and Surface RT availability. The Surface Pro will land in Singapore before the end of June.
The 11.6-inch MSI Slidebook S20 is a Core i5 convertible Ultrabook that has a sliding form factor. It transitions from a tablet into a full-fledged notebook with ease. Priced at $1599, it's one of the most affordable notebooks in this form and function. We find out how it stacks up to the competition.
NEWS / 18 Apr 2013 / 4 weeks ago
Ever since the Macbook Pro introduced the Retina Display, other notebooks have been struggling to match its display resolution. Google's new Chromebook Pixel redresses the balance somewhat and now the Toshiba Kirabook 2560 by 1440 brings a high resolution to the Windows Notebook product segment.
Lenovo's IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6-inch multimedia/desktop replacement notebook with an interchangeable drive bay that lets you switch out your optical drive for a second NVIDIA GTX 650M module for a boost in gaming performance. We find out if it can hold its own against some dedicated gaming machines or if it's just a gimmick.
NEWS / 10 Apr 2013 / 6 weeks ago
The latest April 9 update for the Surface RT concentrates on resolving Wi-Fi-related issues, including the longstanding 'Limited' connectivity issue. As part of Patch Tuesday, the Surface Pro is also getting an update.
The ASUS Taichi 21 is the latest convertible Ultrabook that wields two full HD displays that are placed back-to-back. It's the first time we've seen this form factor on a Windows 8 Ultrabook, so how will it stack up against some of the other Ultrabooks already out in the market? We'll find out.
NEWS / 20 May 2013 / 2 days ago
Today, we were briefed on MSI's soon to be released G-Series gaming notebooks. The latest generation of gaming notebooks from MSI will feature the newest Haswell Intel processors and AMD APUs. Read on to find out what you can expect.
NEWS / 16 May 2013 / 6 days ago
AMD has unveiled its Radeon HD 8970M mobile graphics chip that is the most powerful from its Radeon HD 8000M stable. The new chip packs twice the number of stream processors as the 8870M graphics chip, and the company claims that it can be up to 54 per cent faster than NVIDIA's GeForce 680M.
NEWS / 13 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Targus has just announced their new Crave II series of backpacks and cases for notebooks and tablets. The new products are improved with new features and a slimmer profile for a more compact profile that's more attractive in general.
NEWS / 13 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Frustrated that your Surface Pro's pen doesn't support pressure sensitivity in apps like Photoshop? We've the answer for you: Head over to Wacom's website now to download the new Windows 8 driver.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Sony expands its range of touch-enabled notebooks with the new VAIO Fit and VAIO Fit E models that are available in both 14- and 15-inch screen sizes in a range of colors.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
According to a report by PC World, HP will be standardizing the design and features of all of its notebooks and tablets to cut manufacturing costs and help customers better identify its products.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Fujitsu has unveiled the latest Lifebook E Series that comprises of three flagship business notebooks Lifebook E753, Lifebook E743, and Lifebook E733. This is the first series of Fujitsu Lifebook models to embody Fujitsu's 'Family Concept'.
NEWS / 09 May 2013 / 1 weeks ago
ASUS CEO, Jerry Shen has recently revealed that ASUS is working on a Chromebook, and it will be launched in the second half of 2013.
NEWS / 08 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Aftershock PC, a local start-up that specializes in custom gaming notebooks, has just opened a concept store in Singapore. The retail space is located in Funan IT Mall, and would allow users to try out the notebooks before committing to one.
NEWS / 03 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Weighing 1.54kg and measuring a mere 20.8mm thin, the 14-inch X1 Carbon Touch's carbon fiber chassis allows it to sustain bumps or rough handling on-the-go, and supports 10-finger touch that combines with the multi-gesture glass touchpad to enrich the Windows 8 experience.
NEWS / 30 Apr 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Designed to offer computing features required to maximize learning productivity, the 13.3-inch Latitude 3330 supports Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, and Linux Ubuntu.
NEWS / 29 Apr 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Measuring a mere 18.3mm and weighing in at just 1.54kg, the Vostro 5460 sports a 14-inch HD widescreen LED (HD WLED) TrueLife display that supports up to 1366 x 768 pixels, and comes with integrated stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer powered by HD audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4.0.
NEWS / 24 Apr 2013 / 4 weeks ago
Microsoft has just announced the next wave of Surface Pro and Surface RT availability. The Surface Pro will land in Singapore before the end of June.
NEWS / 18 Apr 2013 / 4 weeks ago
Ever since the Macbook Pro introduced the Retina Display, other notebooks have been struggling to match its display resolution. Google's new Chromebook Pixel redresses the balance somewhat and now the Toshiba Kirabook 2560 by 1440 brings a high resolution to the Windows Notebook product segment.
NEWS / 10 Apr 2013 / 6 weeks ago
The latest April 9 update for the Surface RT concentrates on resolving Wi-Fi-related issues, including the longstanding 'Limited' connectivity issue. As part of Patch Tuesday, the Surface Pro is also getting an update.
NEWS / 03 Apr 2013 / 7 weeks ago
Custom notebook builder, Aftershock PC has added the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M into its line-up. This top-tier GPU is meant for professional applications like 3D modelling, architecture and design programs.
NEWS / 03 Apr 2013 / 7 weeks ago
Microsoft has started selling the Surface Pro in China yesterday. In addition to the regular edition that runs Windows 8 Pro, there's a new ‘Surface Chinese’ that only supports the Chinese language, runs Windows 8 (the core version), and comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013.
NEWS / 01 Apr 2013 / 7 weeks ago
NVIDIA has just announced its GeForce GT 700M-class of mobile GPUs based on its critically acclaimed Kepler architecture.
NEWS / 28 Mar 2013 / 7 weeks ago
Lenovo has recently announced on Twitter, that its business hybrid Ultrabook, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix, is expected to reach US retailers in April. However, Lenovo didn't release any additional information regarding the unit's availability in other parts of the world.
NEWS / 25 Mar 2013 / 8 weeks ago
Powered by an Intel Ivy Bridge processor, the new Samsung Series 9 boasts a Full HD 13.3-inch display featuring 300-nit brightness.
With a tablet form factor that allows the attachment of a keyboard cover, the Intel Core i5-equipped and Windows 8 Pro-running Surface Pro is Microsoft showing the world how a no compromise device should be made. It even comes with a full HD screen and digital pen support. We find out if it lives up to its promise.
Concluding our review of 3DMark (2013)'s cross-platform benchmark, today we'll be taking a look at the Cloud Gate benchmark, which is designed for integrated graphics processors and mobile discrete GPUs. We'll also take a look at how a handful of notebooks fare on the more intensive Fire Strike and Fire Strike Extreme.
The 11.6-inch MSI Slidebook S20 is a Core i5 convertible Ultrabook that has a sliding form factor. It transitions from a tablet into a full-fledged notebook with ease. Priced at $1599, it's one of the most affordable notebooks in this form and function. We find out how it stacks up to the competition.
Lenovo's IdeaPad Y500 is a 15.6-inch multimedia/desktop replacement notebook with an interchangeable drive bay that lets you switch out your optical drive for a second NVIDIA GTX 650M module for a boost in gaming performance. We find out if it can hold its own against some dedicated gaming machines or if it's just a gimmick.
The ASUS Taichi 21 is the latest convertible Ultrabook that wields two full HD displays that are placed back-to-back. It's the first time we've seen this form factor on a Windows 8 Ultrabook, so how will it stack up against some of the other Ultrabooks already out in the market? We'll find out.
You can't have an IT show without notebooks, PCs and networking peripherals. So no matter what computing products you are looking for, we've got you covered on what to look for in this year's show to get the best gadgets at the best prices.
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro, is really an Ultrabook disguised as a tablet. It's as powerful as most other Ultrabooks in the market, but also gives users the option of discarding the keyboard dock for much more portability. Is this the ultimate combo product? Find out in our review!
Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 11 is a downsized version of its popular Yoga 13 convertible Ultrabook, utilizing the same patented 360-degree hinge that lets it easily convert from notebook to tablet, but running on an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and Windows RT OS. Will the smaller Yoga find the same success as its bigger brother?
AMD's latest interpretation of Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) has been brought to the desktop and mobile computing fronts in the form its Trinity A-series APUs. We've put together resources on what you need to know about these new processors and the hardware ecosystem such as motherboards and even notebooks.
At CES 2013, Lenovo is showing off its Thinkpad Helix, an 11.6-inch, touchscreen, full HD, Windows 8 hybrid business PC which utilizes a docking station to transform between tablet and notebook form factors. It also has a third 'Stand Mode' form factor. We went hands on with the device.
The Lenovo Yoga is part of a new breed of convertible touchscreen Ultrabooks that offer dual usage modes. It works as a Windows 8 tablet, and as a Windows 8 notebook. But thanks to its special patented hinges, it also offers two extra modes - "tent" and "stand" modes. Is this the ideal convertible Ultrabook? Read on for the verdict.
So this was 2012 and what has tech done? Another year over and a new one just about to begin. We look back on the year and analyze what went right and what went wrong in six major categories: Televisions, notebooks, tablets, cameras, mobile phones and gaming.
At first glance, you probably can't tell the difference between a first generation 13-inch Zenbook and the second generation Zenbook Prime. But we assure you that the updated Zenbook Prime has what it takes to be at the top of the Ultrabook competition.
A new breed of Ultrabooks are coming in fast with the rise of Windows 8 - the convertible kind. We managed to get our hands on one of the them with the Toshiba Satellite U920t. Read on to find out what we thought about it.
Fujitsu has just launched a myriad of touch-enabled Windows 8 machines, targeted squarely at enterprise users. Besides touch, these business notebooks and tablets also come with stylus input capabilities for extra usability options. Read on for what we found.
The Sony Vaio Duo 11 is an 11-inch, Windows 8, full HD, convertible touchscreen Ultrabook that uses Sony's 'Surf-Slider' mechanism to transform between tablet and notebook form factors. How does it compare to other Windows 8 converting Ultrabooks? We find out.
The Aftershock Titan is a dual-GPU equipped 17.3-inch gaming notebook from Singapore-based custom notebook manufacturers Aftershock PC. Boasting a 2-way NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M SLI configuration, this beast of a machine looks set to claim the crown of notebook gaming. Will it succeed? We find out.
With Windows 8 officially launched, Sitex 2012 is the perfect place to look for a new system, whether you're after a convertible Ultrabook, touchscreen all-in-one, or anything in between. Apple products also make their long-awaited tech show return at Sitex 2012. We've also got you covered with memory deals, peripherals and all your networking needs!
The Lenovo Ideapad Yoga is the latest convertible Ultrabook to reach the market. It looks like the U300s Ultrabook that debuted last year, but it comes with a slight twist (that's also patented). Read on to find out more!
Of all of Acer's strengths as a PC manufacturer, design hasn't always stood out as one of them. However all that is set to change with its new line-up of Windows 8 products. We take a closer look at what you can expect in retail stores from this weekend.
The last of the Japanese camera companies' financial reports for the recent fiscal year have come in. How did they fare (spoiler: not well), how did the camera divisions do, and how does it reflect on mirrorless system cameras as a whole?
When Adobe first announced its subscription-based service Creative Cloud in 2011, I was skeptical. This time around though, with the announcement that new versions of Adobe's apps will only be available on Creative Cloud, I'm a believer. Here's why.
The IFA Global Press Conference 2013, held in Sardinia, Italy this year, offered us an outlook into the CE and home appliance markets for the IFA show in September. The biggest insight however, is how some categories are grabbing market share from familiar categories to win favor for the throne.
Spotify, after wowing users in US and Europe, has finally arrived on the shores of Singapore. While it is a fun and easy to use application, can it meet the lofty standards of extreme music aficionados? As someone who listens to a lot of music, here is my personal opinion.
You know you're getting on in years when you keep listening to the same old songs over and over again. That's what my playlist was like, full of stuff from the 90s and early 2000s. Then Spotify came along, and refreshed my musical world.
Camera lovers may have heard of Yoshihisa Maitani. He joined Olympus in 1956 and worked there for 40 years. He was responsible for many of Olympus' most popular cameras, including the Pen, the OM and the XA; it wouldn't be hyperbole to say he had a strong hand in shaping the world of photography in the 20th century. Here's how he disrupted the camera industry, in his own words.
It seems that not a day passes without news of some new smart watch. But are they really the next big thing? Is Apple really going to make one? I share my thoughts.
Supercomputers boast massive compute prowess able to simulate and model real life systems. Besides their practical purposes, they bolster the technological credentials of the owners of such immense computing capabilities, making the development of such systems a hotly contested global race.
It's important for content producers to protect their rights, but in this case, 20th Century Fox, in its attempt to hunt down sites that are offering free screenings of Prometheus (the movie), gets the wrong guy involved. In this case, a small Portuguese watch company?
The AppleCare Protection Plan extends the warranty of your beloved Apple product by an additional two years, but they don't come cheap. But do you really need it? I share my thoughts.
The television industry is transiting into a peculiar phase. It's a time where 4K LCD TVs and the soon-to-arrive OLED displays are beginning to emerge in tandem. Assuming you have the money, would you rather spend the precious dough on an OLED TV or a 4K UHD display? Feel free to share your thoughts with me.
It has been nearly a year since we had our last site design overhaul, but being the largest online tech portal in this region, we're continuously on the lookout to improve ourselves. This time round, we've a number of smaller site enhancements and we share some of the more notable improvements.
Why the mirrorless system camera revolution hasn't really taken off - and what camera companies can (but probably won't) do to rock the boat.
The human ear is not as sensitive as we'd like to think and our hearing deteriorates with age. Yet, a handful of people still believe they have golden ears.
The most exciting geek show this side of the world is about to commence - what can you expect of Computex 2012 and how is it going to change what you're going to buy in the months ahead?
Judging from what I've noticed about how the DLC model is used by developers, I get the sinking feeling that it is just another way for developers to wring every last dollar out of gamers.
When it comes to online shopping, most of us wouldn't even think about doing it on our mobile devices. That's mostly because the shopping experience on small screens are simply horrendous. However, by not going mobile, businesses with a web presence have more to lose than gain. However all that might change for the better sooner than we think.
Smart TVs are evolving, and most consumers would probably welcome features like voice triggers, motion controls, and face recognition as seen on Samsung's latest breed of premium HDTVs. However, are these screens compromising our privacy in the process? Read on for Samsung's reply.
The advent of cloud computing and the proliferation of smartphones and tablet computers at the workplace have posed numerous challenges and opportunities for the enterprise security landscape. Here are some insights I gained at the recent Trend Micro CloudNext APAC media conference. As you might have guessed, the cloud plays an important role.
In the world of consumer electronics, there are two major shows -- CES in Las Vegas in January, and IFA in Berlin every September. How do journalists know that what was previewed in CES will be ready to market at IFA in time for Christmas? Well, the annual IFA Global Press Conference, that's what.
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