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Sony LifeStyle TV Magazine is back on AXN

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:41:00 +0000

Every Tuesday at 8.35PM, sexy technophile Oli Pettigrew is back on AXN’s Sony LifeStyle TV Magazine (Sony Style)! Last season, viewers saw Oli traverse the globe to unearth the latest lifestyle trends and happenings. This season brings you more exclusive previews of the snazziest Sony gadgets and there’s a new segment - a 30-second tech nugget that gives more geek tidbits on the featured product of the week.

To spice things up, the show will now feature three (3) local co-hosts from the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia chosen from online applications submitted on AXN’s official website www.axn-asia.com. That’s not all, for fans will be able to celebrate the 100th milestone episode this season with Sony LifeStyle, as they say, in style. A special group of fans will be picked to get up close and personal with Oli at a cozy birthday gathering; while others will be able to send in their well wishes and get them aired on the show.

From electronics and extreme sports to venturing into areas unknown, Oli is gung-ho enough to try them all! Narihiko Uemura, Managing Director of Sony Electronic Asia Pacific & Sony Electronics (Singapore), “Entering its brand new fifth season, Sony Style will take you through Sony’s world of entertainment, with the many new and dazzling networked products, content and services, as well as innovative, future-focused technologies.

Keep tuning in and watch with excitement what we have lined up just for you!”Whether you are a tech aficionado, sports fan or avid traveller, Sony Style coming to AXN this Tuesday nights has something for everybody.

Kaspersky Lab warns of new Stuxnet-like malware called “DUQU”

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has released a warning of a new malicious program with similarities to the Stuxnet worm, which attacks computers that control industrial equipment, specifically those that are used for nuclear power plants.

Kaspersky Lab engineers identified the new worm as “Duqu,” first detected in September 2011 after a user from Hungary uploaded components of Duqu in a malware-analyzing website. Kaspersky Lab engineers then found other components being uploaded, which allowed them to compare the new worm to Stuxnet.

Though there are some overall similarities between the two worms Duqu and Stuxnet, there are also significant differences.

Shortly after several variants of Duqu had been found, the Kaspersky Lab experts started to track in real time infection attempts by the worm among users of the cloud-based Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). What was surprising was that during the first 24 hours, only one system had been infected by the worm.

Stuxnet, on the other hand, infected tens of thousands of systems all around the world; it is assumed that it had, however, a single ultimate target - industrial control systems used in Iran’s nuclear programs. The ultimate target of Duqu remains alarmingly unknown.

Analysis made by Kaspersky Lab experts showed that Duqu apparently possesses the malicious functionality of gathering information about the infected machine and also tracks key strokes made on its keyboard.

Alexander Gostev, chief security expert at Kaspersky Lab notes that despite the similarities to Stuxnet, they are still unable to find out Duqu’s real target. While Stuxnet targeted thousands of PCs that could control industrial equipment, Duqu only attacked one so far.

“We’ve not found any instances of infections of computers of our clients with the Trojan-Spy module of Duqu. This means that Duqu may be aimed at a small quantity of specific targets, and different modules may be used to target each of them,” Gostev said.

Gostev said that Kaspersky Lab is aiming to solve is the initial method of penetration of Duqu into a system.

"One of the yet-to-be-solved mysteries of Duqu is its initial method of penetration into a system: the installer or “dropper” needed for this has not yet been found. The hunt for this module of Duqu continues, and it is specifically this module that will help us in finding the ultimate target of this malicious program,"he said.

Stuxnet was among the most infamous malware found so far as it was claimed to target specific industrial equipment that operated nuclear power plants, particularly those in Iran. It was considered a major weapon for cyber warfare.

Go in Style with Transcend's Classy White Product Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:55:00 +0000

White is pure, simple, and goes with everything. To provide trendy-minded Mac users with a perfect combination of beauty and technology, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®) recommends its classy white and Mac-compatible products that not only look good, but also work perfect with any Mac computer- the MP870 Digital Music Player, the retractable JetFlash 530 USB Flash Drives, the StoreJet 25D 2-W Portable Hard Drive, and PF830 Digital Photo Frame.

MP870 Digital Music Player

The MP870 digital music player comes with a colorful 2.4" high-definition TFT screen and offers over 22 hours of music playback on a single battery charge*. It has abundant built-in memory up to 8GB and a microSD /microSDHC expansion slot, allowing you to store and share more of your video, audio or picture collections-with unparalleled level of audio and visual quality. Aside from RM/RMVB that other brands rarely support, the MP870 is compatible with a variety of popular file formats such as MPEG4 SP (Xvid), FLV, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG and FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), offering unlimited portable entertainment that you have never experienced before.

JetFlash 530 USB Flash Drives

Transcend's JetFlash 530 features a handy push-out USB connector, a capless retractable design that protects the drive and its contents. The drive comes in five lively bright colors that match its sleek gloss-white case, and sports an LED indicator light that blinks during file transfer.

StoreJet 25D2-W Portable Hard Drive

The compact StoreJet 25D2-W portable hard drive is stylish, rugged and ultra-portable. Its shiny gloss-white lacquer finish resembles the classic Apple style, making it look good with any Mac computer. With full certification for use with all Mac systems, the StoreJet 25D2-W bears the "Compatible with Mac OS X" logo that gives Mac users extra peace of mind. Thanks to its trendy design and multi-platform compatibility, both Windows and Mac users now have a fantastic choice for storing and carrying their data with style.

PF830 Digital Photo Frame

Seize every precious moment and make it everlasting with the PF830 digital photo frame. With its 8-inch high-resolution screen, you can show off your treasured photos with the same crisp detail and rich color as high-quality prints! The PF830 has up to 4GB of internal memory and is fully compatible with SD, SDHC, CF, MMC and MS types of popular memory cards. Just plug in your memory card from digital camera before you hit the play button for an instant display. With a bright photo-friendly 4:3 screen, multiple color modes, plus an automatic rotation sensor, the PF830 is the must-have companion to keep all those important moments alive!

Raise funds via eBay Charity Fundraising platform

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Philippines’ leading eCommerce Marketplace, launched the eBay Charity Fundraising platform in April 2011 with GMA Kapuso Foundation as its first registered charity. The eBay Charity Fundraising platform provides registered charities in the Philippines with an avenue to raise funds via the auction of celebrity memorabilia & experiences to buyers in Philippines & worldwide.

eBay Philippines provides charities with an experienced Trading Assistant to assist them in listing management & an account manager to help them with their eBay account & auction planning. eBay also provides promotional support with banners on the Home Page & Direct Mailers as well as on the eBay Facebook page.

UNICEF Philippines & GMA Kapuso Foundation have conducted successful charity fundraising campaigns on eBay Philippines and have auctioned many celebrity memorabilia to delighted Filipino fans. In fact, UNICEF have raised over P 900,000 through the auction of art & sculptures & GMA Kapuso Foundation have raised over P 130,000 through the auction of celebrity clothes & accessories.

Deepa Thomas, Head – Pop Culture, eBay Philippines shared, “We are delighted with the initial response from the eBay community of buyers as well as our charity partners. We invite more charities to register on our Charity fundraising platform & benefit from our traffic, buyer base & promotion.”

Genius Limited Edition Traveler 6000 Classic mouse

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:29:00 +0000

An addition to the selection of colors of the popular Genius Traveler 6000 family—the Limited Edition Traveler 6000 Classic. It has a unique cover with fancy pattern that sets you away with your usual design of mouse.

Traveler 6000 wireless optical mouse is simple and handy, it comes with a tiny USB dongle or receiver that can be inserted into a user’s laptop or notebook. And because it is cordless, it is suitable for either hand.

Its 2.4GHz digital cordless technology works up to 10 meters away and delivers interference-free operation including its 1200 dpi optical engine for enhanced tracking performance. To save on battery purchases, Traveler 6000 is designed with only one AAA battery and a power switch is added to extend the battery life.

2.4Ghz comfort optical mouse
1200 dpi optical sensor for smooth movement control
Plug and forget USB Pico receiver
Power switch to extend battery life
Suitable for either hand
Php925

New consumer-level cloud services likely cybercrime targets

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:39:00 +0000

The fever-pitch announcements of Apple and Google with their new cloud computing platforms has finally brought enterprise-level cloud computing services to the masses. Apple's iCloud for developers and its iOS5, as well as Google's ChromeOS are the latest cloud-based services that allow users to store all of their data, virtually on the Internet.

The advantages for ordinary users with the cloud services offered by Apple and Google, as well as Microsoft with its Windows Phone 7 operating system, can be measured by the convenience they give, particularly in storing important personal data such as contacts and financial information.

But with great benefits also come even greater risks. This is because data is no longer secured in physical and often disconnected devices but is made available to the web which could be a very enticing target for cybercriminals.

According to Costin G. Raiu, Kaspersky Lab Director for Global Research and Analysis Team, it could be risky to use services if basic security measures are practiced by users.

"Basically, we are talking about the same class of risks as ChromeOS – all your digital content might be available to anyone who knows your password. I believe it's completely reckless nowadays to provide such a service without two factor authentication, which makes it prone to basic data theft techniques," he said.

Raiu also believes it is reckless that companies such as Apple and Google would provide such industry-grade cloud services to the public without setting proper security functions to prevent intrustions. The recent hacking incident with the Sony PlayStation Network, which saw the theft of information from about 77 million users, is just one example of such an unsecured web service.

“Of course, even if security is indeed improved through multi-factor authentication methods, we are still faced with the issue that all the data is available on the cloud, in one place. Just as Sony recently learned, the cloud is not always impenetrable. On the contrary, its fundamental nature makes it an interesting target for cybercriminals, and no doubt it will continue to be a focus for them,” says Raiu.

Raui also warns that even if the cloud and the devices that allow for cloud-based services are protected to up 99.99 percent, the vulnerability at the network layer, the connection between devices, is still high especially if no security measures are implemented at this stage.

“From this point of view we may face a new growth of attacks when user information can be intercepted, faked, denied and distorted. Therefore, we might see new and more sophisticated attacks on the network layer side,” says Raiu.

D-Link Launches the DSR-500 and DSR-1000 Unified Service Routers for small and medium businesses

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:43:00 +0000

D-Link International Pte Ltd, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of networking products today announced the availability of the DSR-500 and DSR-1000 Unified Service Routers. Designed to address the essential network service needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs), both routers provide enhanced security, functionality and performance over a traditional virtual private network (VPN) router without the complexity of a full firewall solution.

“Efficiency and reliability top the list of needs for every network today with the ever growing requirements of businesses,” said Mr Desmond Toh, Marketing Director of D-Link International Pte Ltd. “As office networks continue to accumulate more devices to fulfill different needs, many business networks are quickly becoming more sophisticated. The D-Link DSR series combines the essential services and functions usually found in multiple devices, and puts them into one device to eliminate unnecessary complexity to your network.”

Robust VPN Features

With mobile workers becoming more prevalent today, having a way to communicate efficiently is crucial. By employing the D-Link Unified Services Router, SMBs can now securely communicate with employees even when they are away from the office through its robust VPN capabilities. The D-Link DSR series router enables safe and seamless clientless connections to resources at the main office anywhere via a web browser using security features such as Secure Circuit Layer (SSL) VPN tunneling.

The DSR series supports Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and next generation IPv6 to help protect current investments. This also underscores the readiness of its network infrastructure for IPv6 roll-out when the time arrives. The D-Link DSR series is able to support tunneling between IPv4 and IPv6.

The D-Link Unified Services Router DSR series comes integrated with four gigabit ports each, which enable the sharing of multiple devices in the office network. With USB SharePort technology, sharing of printer and portable storage is as simple as plugging a port.

Besides supporting dual-WAN connections, the DSR-1000 also offers 3G WAN redundancy, a back up system over a network setting which enables continuous ‘uptime’ and flow in business operations, outbound load balancing. This also makes it possible to connect a local network to the internet using multiple internet connections, physical traffic failover, and route failover which allow users to determine how network traffic is distributed between adapters and how to re-route traffic in the event of an adapter failure. All these features lower the risk of data loss caused by Internet disconnections to provide always-on connection.

Comprehensive Management Capabilities

The Unified Service Routers, D-Link DSR-500 and DSR-1000, are full-featured solutions that offer comprehensive traffic management, superior wireless performance, robust security, and flexible deployment capabilities for the network. With all of these comprehensive functions combined, the D-Link DSR series service routers are ideal for SMBs that require a cost-effective solution for office networking.

Beware when searching for Royal Wedding news on the net

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:31:00 +0000

The royal wedding of the United Kingdom’s Prince William to Kate Middleton is fast becoming a major international event. As modern technology enables people worldwide to follow the young couple and impending wedding festivities closer than ever before, this is truly an “e- Royal Wedding!”

As the big day nears and media attention increases, people will look to online searches and outlets to keep up on all-things “Will & Kate.” Norton cautions these online wedding-followers and well-wishers that this global event will – as other major global events have done previously – attract cybercriminals looking to capitalize on the deluge of online activity.

As of March, security researchers at Norton have already begun tracking malicious online activity such as spam designed to steal personal information and links to harmful sites hidden in search engine results. Poisoned search terms observed include:

Royal wedding gown sketches
Royal wedding guest list 2011
Royal wedding time
William and Kate movie cast
Prince Charles last name
Royal wedding official merchandise
Royal wedding

Norton has pulled together a quick check-list for those royal wedding fans to help them steer clear of cybercriminals:

Think before you click – Beware of emails or links that promise “leaked” footage, offer “scandalous” pictures, or purport to have “secret” information. Cybercriminals take advantage of sensational and shocking headlines to get you to click on links that could infect your computer
Go with what you know - While any site could potentially be risky, it’s best to avoid clicking on sites you’ve never heard of that show up in your search results. Stick to the official royal wedding website or go directly to reputable news sites to get the latest news and videos of the wedding
Protect your computer – Use trusted security software on your computer to block threats and make sure you’re keeping it up-to-date. Use Norton Safe Web Lite and Norton Safe Web for Facebook – free, downloadable tools that identify risky sites before users click on them in search results and on their Facebook news feeds

Lenovo U160: The notebook with looks and packed with power

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0000

When performance, style and portability are the main considerations in buying a mobile computer, the ultra-light IdeaPad™ U160 notebook features an etched aluminum cover, minimalist design language and a fashionable chiclet keyboard. It’s your fashion statement.Featuring the all new Intel® Core i5 processor, HD video support, Dolby® Advanced Audio, and DirectShare synchronization technology, long term battery life and easy system maintenance tools, Lenovo U160 is the ultimate tool for busy and demanding road warriors.

With a thickness of 0.9 inch and weighs 1.25kg, the Lenovo IdeaPad U160 is indeed slim and light. Packed with Intel Core i5 processor, a six-cell battery, Bluetooth, 2GB of RAM, and a 500GB of hard drive. This computer features include an 11.6-inch LCD display with 1366×768 resolution, 802.11n Wi-Fi, eSATA port, 3x USB ports, VGA and HDMI outputs and 1.3MP webcam.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U160 appears to be an ideal travel companion that combines great technology, great features and amazing specs in one ultra portable package, designed to fill the place between a low-powered netbook and a full pledged laptop.

SRP: P39,900

Genius Traveler 6000, a cordless high-tracking precision mouse

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:09:00 +0000

Traveler 6000 wireless optical mouse is the latest addition from Genius to its already impressive list of innovative tracking devices. Simple and handy, it comes with a tiny USB dongle or receiver that can be inserted into a user’s laptop or notebook. And because it is cordless, it is suitable for either hand.

2.4Ghz comfort optical mouse
1200 dpi optical sensor for smooth movement control
Plug and forget USB Pico receiver
Power switch to extend battery life
Suitable for either hand
SRP: Php925

Dell to roll-out Sandy Bridge offerings

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:10:00 +0000

Dell today announced that it will introduce additional new Sandy Bridge-equipped systems next week, building on its already large portfolio of products featuring the Intel 6 Series chipsets (Cougar Point).

The new products, which will roll out in the next six weeks, will be found in the company’s leading Inspiron product line and a new ultra-slim notebook that will combine beauty and brawn in a form factor that will excite and delight.

Dell already is shipping the broadest array of Sandy Bridge-equipped systems of any PC manufacturer. Dell, in fact, was the first to reintroduce the revolutionary Intel 6 Series chipset (Cougar Point) to the market on Feb. 21 with the launch of new high-performance XPS 15 and 17 laptops as well as an XPS desktop. In just the last two weeks, Dell rapidly expanded the number of Intel 6 Series-equipped systems to include Alienware desktops and laptops and a small-business Vostro desktop.

“Everyone from hard-core gamers to professional users and small-business owners can now choose Intel 6-equipped systems from Dell, delivering the ultimate performance they need to do more,” said Sam Burd, vice president of Dell’s consumer and small/medium business product group. “We are committed to the technology, and will be incorporating the architecture into additional products in the coming months, including our award-winning and popular Inspiron series and an innovative new form factor that will debut this spring.”

In addition to the Inspiron systems and ultra-slim notebook, Dell soon will begin shipping Sandy Bridge (Cougar Point) options for business customers, including several Latitude laptops, OptiPlex desktops and Precision workstation desktop and laptop options.

“We are committed to expanding upon the broad array of Intel 6-equipped products we are currently offering,” Burd said. “In addition to being the first company to reintroduce the Sandy Bridge technology, we offered the broadest array of options for our customers who were initially affected during the original stop-ship.”

Following the Intel announcement, Burd noted that Dell immediately put pending shipments on hold; offered affected customers an array of options, which included the ability to return affected units, keep affected units until a replacement was made, or keep their current order open until the reworked systems were available. This rapid communication to customers, Burd noted, is ingrained in Dell’s heritage of listening to its customers and engaging with them directly through various social media platforms liked Direct2Dell, Facebook and Twitter, and also through retail partners worldwide. Dell’s products, in fact, are found in more than 65,000 retail outlets worldwide.

Further details about the new Inspiron systems will be announced next week; the new ultra-slim consumer notebook will be revealed in April.

Samsung N150 netbook for the budget-conscious person

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:09:00 +0000

The Samsung N150 offers all the key netbook features you’re looking for, without the high price tag. It delivers premium style at a great value, with up to 12 hours of battery life to extend your enjoyment. The durable casing reduces the risk of scratches and fingerprints, ensuring it stays stylish. Featuring an LED anti-reflective display, it lets you enjoy your favourite movies and photos, even in direct sunlight, and you know you have true value at your fingertips. You’ll see movies and images that are clear and picture perfect, even in bright light. And you’ll get more mobility with an LED display that uses less power.

It is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processors and runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. The netbook also has WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a flash card reader. The Samsung NP-N150 puts email, the web, social networking and even multimedia entertainment right in your hands. It incorporates advanced communications technologies, including and 802.11bgn wireless and 3G modem (HSPA* and WiMAX*), to provide high-speed access to the Internet and your data anytime and anywhere.

Quick Specs:

Windows® 7 Starter
Intel® Atom N455 (1.66GHz, 512KB, 667MHz)
Intel NM10 Chipset
1GB DDR3 Memory
10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600), Non-Gloss, LED Back Light
Intel GMA3150
Internal Shared Memory
250GB SATA HDD
Php15,990

Genius HS-200 Gold is designed for the active lifestyle

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Merging luxury and supreme audio clarity, the HS-200 Gold in-ear headset lets you take calls and enjoy music with hands-free convenience.

HS-200 Gold headset is the ultimate in mobility, sound clarity, and comfort. Compatible with iPhone, it delivers amazing high-definition sound. The streamline design integrates a microphone along with an iPhone connect button and volume control.

HS-200 Gold’s dynamic driver provides unparalleled bass and high-definition sound for optimum communication capabilities and ultimate music listening experience. The ergonomic design is complemented by the comfortable and stable fit of soft silicone fittings, making this headset well-suited for any active lifestyle. And with a carrying pouch, HS-200 Gold provides you with supreme mobility.

SRP: Php890

Compaq G42-462TU is a cheap but capable notebook

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:21:00 +0000

Get all of what you need and none of what you don't with our affordable G42-462TU notebook. With a 14" diagonal high-def LED display, it provides "just right computing" for your everyday needs: it's small enough to take to a café, yet powerful enough for productivity and entertainment.

Modern look

This series features a cool industrial design with lots of extras. You get:

A matte surface that minimizes fingerprints so it stays cleaner
A 14" diagonal high-definition§§ LED Brightview panel for a clear picture while consuming less energy
A 16:9 display aspect ratio optimized for viewing HD content
A streamlined full-size keyboard and touchpad for comfortable typing
One- touch launch keys on left side of keyboard for the quickest access to e-mail, your Power DVD, the Web2, the printer, and the calculator

Perfect for work or play

This model available only through MSI-ECS provides everything you need for daily productivity and fun, featuring:

Built-in Altec Lansing speakers for great sound
An integrated digital microphone
Optional upgrade to an integrated webcam
Three USB 2.0 ports for more connectivity to other devices
A 6-cell battery (as compared with a 4-cell) for longer work and play
ENERGY STAR® qualification

Specs:

Intel Core i3-370M Processor (2.40GHZ, 3MB L3 Cache)
Free DOS
2048MB DDR3 SDRAM, 1066MHz (1DIMM)
500GB 7200rpm Hard drive
SuperMulti 8x DVD+-RW with Double Layer Support
Intel HD Graphics w/ Shared Graphics Memory
14” Diagonal HD HP Brightview LED (1366x768)
Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth support
2.2 kg
Biscotti color with prism imprint
Php29,990

Didn’t know there’s such a thing as designer scrubs

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:08:00 +0000

In our family, we have a handful of doctors and dentists. These professions require the use of scrubs as uniforms. I don’t care much about scrubs since I don’t use them. What I know is that my relatives would just get them off a generic department store or a tailor shop. They would come with cartoon prints and starchy material that’s coarse on the skin.

You can’t find a shop specializing in uniforms and scrubs in malls so it’s a surprise for me to see an online store specializing in scrubs. Not just your ordinary scrubs but designer-quality scrubs. These may not be at par with Giorgio Armani clothes but these scrubs look better than your traditional straight-cut green scrubs.

Now I know what to give my doctor and dentist relatives for their birthdays. Stylish scrubs. Yeah, I’m sure they would love to wear scrub sets that are not only stylish but also comfortable.

WD has announced the new Scorpio Black 750GB

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:03:00 +0000

Western Digital today announced it is now shipping its new WD Scorpio Black 750 GB (photo) 7200 RPM 2.5-inch SATA hard drives for high-performance notebook computers and portable storage devices. One of the fastest hard drives on the market, WD Scorpio Black drives combine class-leading 7200 RPM spin speed and 16 MB cache to deliver maximum notebook performance.

Now available in capacities up to 750 GB, the WD Scorpio Black hard drives provide creative professionals, gamers and PC enthusiasts with additional capacity they need to get their job done. Using Advanced Format (AF) technology, the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives also incorporate a variety of data-protection features to actively monitor and protect valuable data.

The entire family of WD Scorpio Black hard drives is designed for use in OEM notebook systems and has been tested across multiple platforms to allow anyone a successful upgrade of speed and performance to their current notebook system.

Price and Availability

WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives (model number WD7500BPKT) are available now in the Philippines at select resellers. MSRP for the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drive is Php5,795. WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives are covered by a five-year limited warranty and are distributed by Verdure Xchange Tech Inc. and PC Trends Inc. in the Philippines.

Dell to Acquire Secureworks

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:11:00 +0000

Dell today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SecureWorks Inc., a globally recognized provider of information-security services. SecureWorks’ industry leading Security-as-a-Service solutions include Managed-Security Services, Security and Risk Consulting Services and Threat Intelligence. The acquisition expands Dell’s global IT-as-a-Service offerings and information security expertise.

Organizations of all sizes and across diverse industries – including Global 500 companies, mid-sized businesses, financial services, utilities, healthcare, retail and manufacturing – rely on SecureWorks’ industry-leading security services to reduce risk, improve regulatory compliance and lower costs of managing IT security. The company’s proprietary threat management platform is scalable and integrates easily with client environments. In addition, SecureWorks’ world-class Counter Threat Unit research team helps protect clients across multiple industries from ever-changing global IT threats.

SecureWorks processes more than 13 billion security events and sees more than 30,000 malware specimens each day. The company has more than 1,500 banks and credit unions as managed security services clients and is protecting trillions of dollars in financial assets. Its reliability, capability and focus on client service has earned SecureWorks a best-in-class customer satisfaction rating from its global client base.

The acquisition is the latest strategic investment by Dell as it expands its portfolio of enterprise-class IT-as-a-Service solutions. Building its capabilities as a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) is an important next step in Dell’s strategy to help clients drive better efficiency across the enterprise and dramatically simplify the management of IT infrastructure.

D-Link wins Business Superbrands award

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:23:00 +0000

D-Link, the end-to-end computer networking solutions provider for consumers and businesses, today announced that the company has been awarded the Singapore Business Superbrands awards, which pays tribute to the strongest and most valuable business-to-business brands. This mark of excellence represents the high brand status that D-Link has achieved in the market, effectively setting D-Link apart from competitors in terms of customer reputation, market share and brand recognition.

“We are delighted to be awarded this accolade,” said Tony Tsao, CEO & President, D-Link Corporation. “It is a recognition of our continuing efforts in innovation to bring about leading edge technology and products, as well as our dedication to make technology affordable for the mass market consumer and small to medium business so that everyone can realise the benefits of technology.”

Held at the Shangri-la Hotel, for the first time in Singapore, the event was attended by over 150 guests. Business Superbrands uses a comprehensive two-stage selection process to identify leading B2B brands in Singapore.

At the qualifying stage, the brands are accessed from three aspects: locality, longevity and financial stability. At the second stage, the Superbrands Brand Panel, an independent group of marketing and communications experts, evaluates the brands and scores each brand against five criteria; brand reputation, market share, achievement, recognition and corporate/social responsibility.

Genius SP-i170 is a cute, affordable mini portable speaker

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:02:00 +0000

Portable speakers are always nice to have. Aside from being small and lightweight, they're also usually cute. And it's nice to be able to play your music outdoors.Genius SP-i170 is a mini portable speaker made especially for notebooks and iPods. It has a 360-degree sound field, and a 1.5-inch metal driver so even if it's small, you still get to enjoy your music in very good quality.

With its built-in battery which can last up to 8 hours of playing time, you can take the SP-i170 just about anywhere. Simply plug it into a notebook, cell phone, iPod/iPhone, MP3/MP4 player or a CD player that has a standard 3.5mm audio input. Charging is also a breeze--just connect it via USB.

SP-i170 mini speaker comes in 4 colors: black, white, pink and blue. Each speaker comes with a quick-charge USB cable and a pouch.

SRP: Php790

Lenovo Gift Guide for Christmas 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:11:00 +0000

Make the holiday celebrations extra meaningful by keeping the time-honored traditions of gift-giving and reconnecting alive in your family. Lenovo knows that the perfect presents are ones that will keep your whole family connected, and delight for a long time to come! For your loved ones, only the best will do.

Impress your DAD with a Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z

The entrepreneur dad will appreciate this high-performance, yet compact and energy-saving computer. This all-in-one PC will allow him to stay at home longer while still keeping an eye on his business ventures from his home office. The ThinkCentre A70z has a 19-inch widescreen LCD monitor, yet takes up about 70 percent less desk space than a traditional desktop-and-monitor home PC. Featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 320GB of data storage for work files, an optional high-resolution webcam and built-in Skype application for web calling, this hard-working yet stylish piece will have dad eagerly looking forward to Christmas morning.

* Ask for the Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z at Think Exclusive Store (TES) in Digital Alley, Greenbelt 3 or at any Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES), retailing from PhP 38,990.

Pamper your MOM with a Lenovo C200

Give your all-rounder mom an easy-to-set up PC that’s a perfect fit for any room in the house. You know how she loves multi-tasking, and the Lenovo C200 all-in-one PC ideally lets her work at home, browse sites for great noche buena recipes and enjoy high-definition video, plus a full range of other basic computing functions. Its 18.5-inch widescreen form factor reshapes how an affordable home computer should look like. Key specs of this beauty include an integrated Lenovo High-Sense Webcam for clearer video chats, up to 2GB DDR2 memory, Intel Atom processor D510, and the Lenovo Rescue System that makes data backup and recovery simple (for when younger siblings or your mom’s grandkids accidentally mess up her files!)

* The SRP for Lenovo C200 starts at PhP 24,900, and is available at LES and retailers nationwide.

Delight your SIS with an uber-stylish Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3s

Sassy? Check. Slim? Check. Capable, yet fun? Check. The IdeaPad S10-3s netbook will fit your sister’s lifestyle to a T, making sure she’ll make quite an impression surfing the web in style. The S10-3s features a 98% full size chiclet keyboard, colorful cover options, slim lightweight design and long battery life. This netbook packed with other neat surprises too, such as the Quick Start feature (which lets her get connected to the Internet before booting to Windows!) and DirectShare (to easily sync her files with another computer).

* The standard model of the ultra-slim IdeaPad S10-3s is priced at approximately PhP 22,900. Upgraded units are also available.

Worry-free computing for your BRO with Lenovo G460

Give your brother something priceless this Christmas – peace of mind in the form of a Lenovo G460. This notebook has all the tools he needs for worry-free, everyday computing with stunning good looks at an affordable price. The Lenovo G460 features a 14.1-inch WXGA LCD display, Pentium Processor P6000 (1.86GHz/1066Mhz/3MB L2 Cache), 2048MB (1X2048), DDR3, and 500GB/DOS. He’ll think his sib is so cool for knowing his wants and needs so well!

* The Lenovo G460 is available nationwide for around PhP 26,500.

Treat your SIGNIFICANT OTHER to the stylish Lenovo IdeaPad U165

Who wouldn’t feel completely adored to find the very travel-friendly IdeaPad U165 ultraportable underneath his or her Christmas tree? Your honey will absolutely love to stay connected with you and get entertained whenever, wherever. This 11.6-inch, high-definition, ultra-slim notebook combines processing power with mobility, long battery life and thoughtful features such as an AMD Turion II Neo Dual Core processor, Dolby Advanced Audio and optional 3G connectivity along with DirectShare synchronization technology and Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 certification. To top that off, a minimalist design, etched cover pattern and fashionable chiclet keyboard make the U165 a travel companion that oozes style (reminding him/ her of you!).

* Get the IdeaPad U165 starting from PhP28,000, depending on your choice of enhancements.

Reward YOURSELF with a Lenovo IdeaPad Z360

There’s plenty of love to go around this season, so why not get an IdeaPad Z360 notebook for yourself? It brings the fun of mobile multimedia with a balance of performance and features that make mobile entertainment richer and more enjoyable. Immerse yourself in the entertainment experience with a 13.3-inch widescreen HD display, Dolby Advanced Audio and multimedia enhancements such as the OneKey Theater II feature. What’s more, everyday tasks can be completed faster thanks to the latest Intel Core i3 processor. There’s also no sacrifice of style with a fashionable chiclet keyboard and hairline metallic effect cover, which will make others think it’s more expensive than it really is. Only you will know the difference – a thought that’s sure to keep you smiling all year round.

* Pricing of the IdeaPad Z360 starts from PhP 37,500.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z460

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:53:00 +0000

Lenovo IdeaPad Z460 is built with a little bit of everything you’re looking for in a laptop. With 500GB of storage space, the Z460 has more than enough space for all your files. It also comes with Intel Core i5 460M 2.53 to 2.86 Ghz processor and a 3MB cache.

Enjoy your multimedia in a gorgeous 14-inch LED 16:9 display and premium hi-def NVIDIA graphics complete with superior sound thanks to its Dolby® stereo surround sound and two 2-inch quality speakers. Its OneKey™ Theatre feature allows you to switch from movie to web cruise mode.

Always worrying about lost data and virus-caused problems? Now you don’t have to. IdeaPad Z460 has a OneKey™ Rescue 7.0 for data recovery and antivirus.

Want better connectivity? Lenovo has advanced WiFi, Bluetooth™ and 3G connectivity as well as DirectShare function which enables fast access and file transfer even without the internet connection.

Do you want more security? Protect your files from unauthorized users. IdeaPad Z460 is armed with VeriFace™--a quick log-in feature which uses your face as your password.

Thin and light, trendy and smooth--the IdeaPad Z460 has a classy metallic finish and weighs only 2.1 kg.

Now you can afford the best features. Quality, connectivity and looks--it's all in the new Lenovo IdeaPad Z460.

SRP: PhP 39,900

More to show with Microsoft LifeCam webcam

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:29:00 +0000

Make sure you always look good with a webcam that puts you in the best light. Microsoft intros the LifeCam Show-- a webcam with an ultra-sleek design and advanced technology including a 71-degree wide angle lens which ensures no one and nothing gets left out of the picture.

Take a look at its other features:

Windows Live Movie Maker. Want to make videos fast? Recording a video with this webcam only takes one click.
Windows Live Photo Gallery. Photo-sharing made easy! Easily upload a photo that you can edit, tag, and share with friends and family.
Windows Live Call Button. One touch of the Windows Live Call Button lets you see friends who you can call.
LifeCam Dashboard. Get control of your webcam like never before. Add special effects from the Windows Live Messenger window.
Ultra-Thin Mobile Design. It’s time you get a slim webcam which you can put just about anywhere.
World-Class High Definition Optics. Get ready to get vibrant and rich video quality that is always focused-even in dim lighting! The LifeCam Show webcam features a world-class HD optics with glass element lens.
2.0 Megapixel Sensor. True 2.0 megapixel sensor offers crisp and clear video quality.
Always Focused. No time for fine-tuning? LifeCam Show is always in focus – no fine tuning needed. Its focus depth of field is from 21” to 60”.
Video Effects. Get a webcam that allows you to be creative with your videos. Entertaining video effects are built into the LifeCam dashboard.
Noise Cancelling Microphone. LifeCam Show delivers crystal-clear audio with its built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation and echo cancellation. Echo cancellation is available with Windows Vista, Windows Live Messenger, and Microsoft
Office Communicator.

SRP: Php4,900

Cheap keyboard and mouse combo from Genius

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:24:00 +0000

Get a keyboard and mouse combination for an affordable price of only P500! Genius KB C100 Desktop Kit is a complete keyboard-and-mouse set which offers more than just the basics.

KB C100 Desktop Kit is durable and it’s made for long time use. Your old mouse which tracks with a ball accumulates dust so you need to clean it from time to time, right? KB C100’s mouse comes with an enhanced precision optical engine so there's no cleaning needed. You don’t even need a mouse pad!

This duo is lightweight, not to mention sleek--so it won’t use up much space in your desk.

Away from your keyboard much? Not a problem—the KB C100 Desktop Kit has a one-touch instant sleep mode. So when you're in the middle of work and you need to go somewhere or you simply need some catnap, it’s nice to know you can also put your keyboard to sleep and fast.

Online scammers use Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to bait people

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:52:00 +0000

The first half of the final installment in the Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be released next month and as Harry Potter enthusiasts all over the world eagerly wait in anticipation, Symantec have already started observing spam messages around this event.

Spammers have been trying to put innocent fans under their “spell” by promoting fake offers such as asking users to sign up “TODAY” to get all seven books in the Harry Potter series. As an incentive, users will purportedly receive free tickets to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows PART I. A great lucrative offer that one just cannot afford to miss!

Here’s a sample message from this campaign:

Subject: Get your HP 7 Tickets Now
Subject: Movie tickets and book collection

When the ‘Submit’ button is clicked, users will be asked to provide their email address and other personal data and are then redirected to a “complementary” offer of a four days/three nights stay in a luxury resort:

Last year, Symantec had observed spam targeting Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and had discussed the attacks on the Symantec Security Response Blog. This time, Symantec have noticed an early spam wave and are expecting it to grow as the release date draws nearer. Beware, or you might find yourself bewitched by The Deadly Hallows of Spam!

Symantec advises users to be wary of such unsolicited offers and not be lured by “the spell” of such email harvesters:

Always apply common sense rules - be careful what you click on. Exercise caution when clicking on links from unknown senders. Always maintain a level of caution around any messages from within a website or that appear to be sent by a website – check the URL. It’s best to type the URL directly into the address bar.
Look for signs of identity theft. Be on the lookout for things in the mail, including credit cards you did not request. Clear signs of lingering identity theft problems include being contacted by vendors regarding accounts you are unaware of, or worse, debt collectors for purchases someone else has made.
Use website rating services such as Norton Safe Web (http://www.safeweb.norton.com/) to check if a website is safe. Norton Safe Web is a community where web users collaborate to report and share dangerous phishing or malware websites. Norton Safe Web Lite (http://safeweb.norton.com/lite) can also be downloaded for free for a safer search experience
Stay informed. For more information on digital dangers and other protective measures, visit www.everyclickmatters.com.

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000: Four Tools in One!

noreply@blogger.com (Calv) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:49:00 +0000

Is there one gadget that works as a mouse, a slide presenter, a laser pointer and a media remote control?Microsoft intros the Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000--an all-in-one super tool for the office, road and home.

Mouse
This super mouse features a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth® which provides an amazing wireless connection and a high definition laser technology giving a more precise, responsive and smoother tracking.

Slide Presenter
Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is great for presentations! It maintains a very good connection even if you're 30 feet away from your computer.

Laser Pointer
The laser pointer feature of this mouse proves to be very useful when using to present or giving lectures.

Remote Control
Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 is also useful for controlling digital entertainment with its media remote function.
All these functions in one amazing tool! Not to mention it has an ambidextrous design so you'll feel comfortable using it with either hand.

SRP: Php6,000