New Technology Products

Innotab Tablet PC for Children

2012-07-20T06:01:00.001-07:00

Innotab Tablet PC for Children – Toys for children between the ages of 4 and 9 produced a tablet PC “Innotab” in England in August, will be released in the U.S. in the fall. Vtech designed a large number of computer games, including puzzle and cartoon character will be in the UK price of 79.99 pounds. Some scholars arguing that children would be in danger of becoming addicted to the computer, reading, writing and speech, may have difficulty.
According to some psychologists of the tablet computer for children around the world at them to prepare a multi-channel media and therefore will be useful. Once content with a box full of puzzles, games and teddy bears. But children are becoming increasingly dependent on technology, which gives rise to generation iKids that cousin try to read, write and speak correctly, experts warn.
“Young children are likely addicted to technology,” Dr Sigman ARIC – member of the Royal Society of Medicine International has said when revealing VTech Innotab tablet of it will be launched, first in England in August and then the other countries. Educational psychologist Kairen Cullen is saying that the tablet slash toy is perfect for little ones, because they will adapt to a world filled with technology and gadgets right from their first years of life.
Most customers of this tablet are children from 4-9 years old, Innotab hopes to exploit the success that iPad has done for children. The machine integrates five inches touch screen, Mp3 player “with the child-friendly application”.

Huawei Unveils Mediapad Honeycomb Tablet

2012-07-19T07:27:00.002-07:00

Huawei Unveils Mediapad Honeycomb Tablet – Huawei mediapad is the world’s first Tablet PC using Google’s operating system Android 3.2 Honeycomb. The presentation was held devices in Singapore, the CommunicAsia 2011 exhibition. Seven-inch tablet, called the MediaPad, a loud announcement is the first such device in recent memory. As report authors Engadget, referring to specialists Huawei, Android 3.2 is familiar to us from other Honeycomb tablets, but designed specifically allowing for the seven-inch models.
MediaPad has different screen resolution, 217 pixels per inch, for calculating the answers dual-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz Qualcomm, but the RAM has not been disclosed. In the presence of a 1.3-megapixel front camera, 5 megapixel rear, a standard set of communication tools, including modules Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth and HSPA +, 8GB of internal memory for storing user data, a slot for microSD memory card slot and HDMI, allowing you to view video with Full HD resolution on the external screen.
All hardware components are enclosed in a case 10.5 mm thickness and weight of the machine will not exceed 390 grams. On the standard battery capacity data is not available, but we know that it can provide up to 6 hours of battery life in video playback. Despite the official announcement, Huawei still hides the retail price of the tablet. According to available data, the company is not planning to release a model without an adapter network HSPA +, and Mediapad Honeycomb Tablet supplies should begin in the third quarter of this year.

Samsung Series 7 Slate Tablet PC

2012-07-18T07:55:00.000-07:00

Samsung Series 7 Slate Tablet PC – You do not have the patience to wait for the Transformer Prime? You have money? You love Windows 7? So Samsung Series 7 Slate Tablet PC is for you. The tablet looks very interesting, but its price around $1,600 is somewhat chilling.

Samsung Series 7 Slate Features

Windows 7 tablet by 11.6 inches with NVIDIA Tegra 3, even dock comes with a keyboard as the Transformer. But it has an Intel Core i5 latest generation in a 970g tablet is very strong. Its screen is capacitive multitouch, sensitive fingers and compatible with a Wacom pen. Add to that a range of 7 -inch and you have a tablet versatile and very attractive. Its specs and the price rather destined for professional use, but hey, it’s Christmas right??
Samsung Series 7 Slate that is comparable to those of many ultraportables like the MacBook Air. The processor is a dual-core Intel Core i5 2467M, which runs at 1.6 GHz by default but can turbo clock up to 2.3 GHz, supporting up to four virtual cores. This is more than up to handling workloads average PC, and should be good for some heavy lifting too. It is supported by 4 GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD. In the U.S., you can choose between a 64GB or 128GB SSD
Main features:

Core i5 – 2467M 1.6 GHz dual core
4 GB of RAM
64 GB SSD
1366 × 768 LED screen 11.6-inch capacitive multi-
WiFi n / Bluetooth 3.0
Battery 5400 mAh
Stylus, keyboard and docking station
970g
Windows 7 Premium 64bit

Samsung Series 7 Slate Design Performance

The combination of its glossy transparent glass, black plastic bezel and back bronze brushed magnesium seems very attractive, despite being a fingerprint magnet real (for lack of a share of tablets in varying degrees). Connectivity, cooling vents and twin cam HD are well integrated.
The Samsung Series 7 Slate weighs just over 2 pounds (2.06 to be exact), but this does not mean they skimp on the battery. It can reach up to 7 hours of run time and can be recharged up to 1500 times before losing its zeal for life. However, Samsung says you will probably need to close a number of applications and perhaps even disable WiFi or WiMax connections

8 Reasons Why You Should Buy Vizio Vtab1008

2012-07-17T07:04:00.005-07:00

If you’re looking for a tablet with amazing features and affordable price, you might need to take a look at this Vizio Vtab1008. Vizio, one of the best TV manufacture in US, released the best seller tablet, Vizio Vtab1008. It is listed as Best Seller tablet at Amazon for more than 100 days and sold more than 200 items just for a few months.
You can expect many great features from this tablet. It has the best Home Theater that any tablet ever has. With Android OS, you can get thousands of free apps available at Android Market. It also has 8-inch LED-backlit LCD with multi-touch display and allows you to make a video chat with its front-facing camera. It comes with unique three-speaker to allow you have an awesome sound from this tablet.

Here are the 8 Best Reasons why this Vizio Vtab1008 is worth to buy:

1. Home Theater in Your Hands
This tablet brings home theater with just a single touch of your hands. It features IR blaster and universal remote control that enables you to connect to your HDTV and any other home theater device. You can simply control them with this tablet. Vizio Vtab1008 has HDMI ports which is fully HDCP so that you can output HD video to many TVs in your house. Besides, the universal remote control will be perfect for those who are lazy to get up to switch the channel when you lose your TV remote. DMI
This amazing tablet has 3 speakers that will allow you to have stereo sound in any orientation. Simply change the tablet’s orientation (landscape or portrait), it will automatically transfer the sound of speaker to deliver the best audio for your favorite music, games, movies, or even voice and video chats.
2. Battery Life Lasts Longer
This tablet will has 8 – 10 hours of battery life with just a single full charge. You don’t have to charge it more often every day. Enjoy the whole excitement longer and faster.
3. Great and Fast Performance
It performs really fast. If you play games or watching video a lot, you will love this tablet.
With 512 MB RAM and 1 GB Processor, you will find that this tablet has an amazing speed.
4. Classy Design
The design is solid, classy, and no plastic feel. You won’t find any other tablet in this price range with exclusive design like Vtab1008. It has no flex, no wiggles, just great looking tablet. It also has a grippy back so that will be easier to hold. This tablet is small enough (0.5 x 6.6 x 8.1 inches) and lightweight (1,2 pounds), that makes it easier to bring anywhere you go.
5. Clear Display Screen
It has 4:3 ratio screen display, pretty much like iPad, but it’s much better for reading eBook, watching movies, and TV. It also has 1024 x 768 pixels resolution with native HD 720p that will allow you to have brighter and beautiful color. If you like to view your photos on your tablet, you will love it. This 8-inch LED-backlit LCD features has multi-touch capabilities and ambient light sensor with good touch response.
6. Android OS with Thousands of Free Apps
This Vizio Vtab1008 tablet comes with Android Operating System in Gingerbread 2.3.2 where you can access to android market and download thousands of cool apps for free.
7. Built-in GPS
You won’t find a tablet in this range price which includes GPS in it. You can connect to the satellite for navigation while you’re driving. Vizio Vtab1008 will help you to find your way with its built-in GPS. You don’t even need Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection to run the GPS.
8. Affordable Price
With those great features above, it seems a little hard to believe that it cost you less than $300! You can even get it for about $150 – $190 on Black Friday. To get the same features you have to spend more than $600 for other tablet.
Now which one do you prefer, you want to spend $600 for one tablet, or $600 for 2-3 with the same features?

Fantom Drives GreenDrive 1TB External eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive

2012-07-16T00:28:00.001-07:00

Fantom Drives GreenDrive 1TB External eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive features the latest advances in power saving technology. The G-Force Green Drive gives the consumer the ability to minimize his or her carbon footprint without sacrificing performance.
Fantom Drives GreenDrives yield average drive power savings of 4-5 watts over other competitors’ drives while maintaining solid performance. As we know that power savings equates to reducing CO2 emission, the reduction rate equal to up to 60 kilograms per drive per year.
Fantom Drives GreenDrive 1TB External eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Specifications details:
General
Device Type: Hard drive – external
Width: 4.8 in
Depth: 8 in
Height: 1.3 in
Weight: 2.4 lbs
Hard Drive
Capacity: 1 TB
Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB / eSATA
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate: 1.5 Gbps (eSATA) / 480 Mbps (Hi-Speed USB)
Max Data Transfer Rate: 68 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate Details: Hi-Speed USB : 60 MB/s ¦ Serial ATA : 150 MB/s
Seek Time: 8.5 ms (average)
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB ¦ 1 x eSATA – 7 pin external Serial ATA
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Vertical stand
Cables Included: 1 x USB cable – external
Compliant Standards: RoHS
Power
Power Device: Power supply
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
Software / System Requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 2 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 2 years
Fantom Drives GreenDrive 1TB External eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive available for $49.99 at macmall.

Microsoft X16-38655-01 250GB Hard Drive for Xbox 360

2012-07-15T07:30:00.000-07:00

Microsoft X16-38655-01 250GB Hard Drive for Xbox 360 is massive 250GB hard drive that has plenty of space for games, game demos, music, high definition movies and TV shows that you download from Xbox live marketplace. Its means that we can download and save hundreds of HD movies, television shows, videos, games, game add-ons, demos, CDs, and extra content from Xbox live marketplace.
With this Microsoft 250GB Hard Drive you can connect with Xbox live and immediately enjoy more games, movies, and entertainment to download and play right from your hard drive.
Buy this 250GB Hard Drive and get preloaded Xbox 360 game demos, trailers, and an assortment of Xbox LIVE arcade game trials (approved for children 12 and up). But one to remember that this hard drive only compatible with Xbox 360 consoles not compatible with Xbox 360 S aka “New Xbox 360″ that released on summer 2010.
What you get if buy this Microsoft 250GB Hard Drive:

Microsoft 250GB Xbox Hard Drive (Model No. X16-38655-01)
Hard Drive Transfer Cable (Model No 1457)
Hard Drive Transfer CD
User Manual

Microsoft X16-38655-01 250GB Hard Drive for Xbox 360 available for $49.99 plus $5 shipping in price at woot deals.

Western Digital 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive With WD Elements

2012-07-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Western Digital 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive With WD Elements. This western digital hard drive only $69.99. Very reliable add-on storage for your desktop computer.
This western digital hard drive compatible for Mac OS® X Tiger® or Leopard®, Windows® Vista®/XP that have USB port. But compatibility may vary, depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
You will get USB 2.0 external hard drive, USB cable, AC adapter and Quick Install Guide if buy this external hard drive.
Western Digital WD Elements 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive Features:

Simple add-on storage
Plug-and-play
USB 2.0 interface
WD quality inside and out
1-year limited warranty

This Western Digital WD Elements 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive available here in amazon. You can read also the Western Digital 2TB Internal Hard Drive.

Western Digital WD20EARS 2 TB Caviar Green SATA 3Gbps Intellipower 64 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive

2012-07-14T05:30:00.000-07:00

Western Digital WD20EARS 2 TB Caviar Green SATA 3Gbps Intellipower 64 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive provides fine tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings.
WD20EARS Caviar Green drives make it possible for energy conscious customers to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation. You can holds up to 400,000 digital photos, 500,000 MP3 files, and 240 hours of HD video with WD20EARS 2TB capacity.
WD Advanced Format drives are specifically optimized for Mac and the latest Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows 7. WD Advanced Format drives work with legacy operating systems such as Windows XP but require the use of the free WD Align software available on
WD Caviar Green hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40 percent and offer best in class acoustics and operating temperature. Can calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration with the IntelliSeek.
The result really excellent with WD20EARS on iMac.
Western Digital WD20EARS 2 TB Caviar Green Internal Hard Drive Specifications details:
General
Device Type: Hard drive – internal
Width: 4 in
Depth: 5.8 in
Height: 1 in
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Hard Drive
Form Factor: 3.5″ x 1/3H
Capacity: 2 TB
Interface Type: Serial ATA-300
Buffer Size: 64 MB
Features: IntelliSeek, StableTrac, Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), IntelliPower, NoTouch ramp load technology, GreenPower technology
Compliant Standards: S.M.A.R.T.
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate: 300 MBps (external)
Internal Data Rate: 110 MBps
Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
Reliability
Non-Recoverable Errors: 1 per 10^15
Start / Stop Cycles: 300,000
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces: 1 x Serial ATA-300 – 7 pin Serial ATA
Compatible Bays: 1 x internal – 3.5″ x 1/3H
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty – 3 years
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature: 140 °F
Shock Tolerance: 65 g @ 2ms (operating) / 250 g @ 1ms (non-operating)
Western Digital 2TB WD Caviar Green SATA 3Gbps Internal Hard Drive available at amazon only for $79.99. For more details you can read it here.

WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive with WD Elements

2012-07-14T05:18:00.000-07:00

WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive with WD Elements is simply affordable USB 2.0 Hard drive and easy to use. WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN are the right answer for simple, reliable add on storage.
This External Hard Drive designed with the same commitment to quality that made WD external drives the number one selling drives in the world.
Just connect the power and plug it into a USB port to instantly add saving your photos, music, video, files and also add more storage to your computer.
WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN equipped with power saving WD GreenPower Technology™ and an EnergyStar compliant power supply that designed to save power. And designed for use with Windows-based computers. Can be easily reformatted for use with Macs.
Packaged in a minimized eco friendly, recyclable packaging made from recycled materials.
WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive Compatibility:

Available USB port
Mac OS®
Tiger® or Leopard®
Windows® Vista®/XP
(Note: Compatibility may vary, depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system)

What you get if buy this WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN Western Digital 1TB External Hard Drive:

USB 2.0 external hard drive
USB cable
AC adapter
Quick Install Guide

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HP S5510F Pavilion Slimline 640GB Hard Drive Desktop

2012-07-13T04:53:00.001-07:00

HP S5510F Pavilion Slimline 640GB Hard Drive Desktop high definition sound with the six-speaker-configurable audio system but speaker not include. HP S5510F Pavilion Slimline Desktop was specially designed for small offices, apartments or dorm rooms. You can share and download files with an iPAQ or camera via the integrated 6 in 1 digital media card reader.
Feel the power and watch movies and burn DVDs using the double layer DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive and multitask with the 3GB of installed memory. Huge hard drive, so you can store all of your data on the 640GB, 7200RPM hard drive.
HP S5510F Pavilion Slimline Desktop proudly powered by AMD Athlon II 240 Dual Core 2.8GHz Processor for reliable performance. Enhanced media viewing with the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE integrated graphics memory and Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit operating system.
HP S5510F Pavilion Slimline Desktop Specifications details:

Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor: AMD Athlon II 240 Dual-Core 2.8GHz Processor
Memory: 3GB
Memory Speed: PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (1 x 2GB and 1 x 1GB installed)
Total Memory Slots: 2 DIMM (240-pin, DDR3) (occupied)
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE integrated graphics
PCI Expansion: (1) PCI Express x1 (available); (1) PCI Express x16 (available)
Hard Drive: 640GB 7200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology; Write: 16x max DVD±R, 12x max DVD±R DL, 8x max DVD+RW, 6x max DVD-RW, 12x max DVD-RAM, 40x max CD-R, 32x max CD-RW; Read: 16x max DVD-ROM, 40x max CD-ROM
Networking: 10/100Base-T network interface
Sound Card: Integrated audio
Speakers: 6 speaker configurable with up to 5.1 surround sound capabilities
Front-side Bus (processor dependent): 4000MHz System Bus
Memory Card Compatibility: xD, MMC, Secure Digital (SD, SDHC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MMC+
I/O Ports: (4) USB 2.0 ports (back); (2) USB 2.0 ports (front); Headphone (front); (2) PS/2 (back); (1) LAN (back); (1) Microphone(back); (1) Line-in (back); (1) Line-out (back); (1) VGA-out (back)
Included software: HP MediaSmart Software Suite, Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe and Microsoft Works 9.0

HP S5510F Pavilion Slimline Desktop available for $319.99 plus $5 shipping in price at woot.

HP Pavilion Elite Quad Core AMD Phenom Desktop with 1TB HDD and 8GB RAM

2012-07-13T02:18:00.000-07:00

HP Pavilion Elite Quad Core AMD Phenom Desktop with 1TB HDD and 8GB RAM features enhanced multimedia with the 512MB ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card. Can execute multitask with the 8GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM.
HP Pavilion Elite can doing great performance from the 3GHz AMD Phenom II 945 quad core processor and easy to store all of your files on the high capacity 1TB SATA hard drive. Not only that, you can also watch Blu-ray videos and burn DVDs easily because of this desktop computer equipped with Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology.
Feel the entertainment by share and download files with an iPAQ or camera via the integrated front panel 15 in 1 digital media card reader. Also label discs with the silkscreen quality text, photos, and designs using the cool LightScribe feature.
This HP Pavilion Elite Desktop using genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system and you can go wireless with the WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n.
HP Pavilion Elite Quad Core AMD Phenom Desktop Specifications details:

Processor: AMD Phenom II 945 Quad-Core Processor
Processor Speed: 3.00GHz
Bus Speed: 4000MHz System Bus
Chipset: AMG 785G Chipset
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Memory: 8GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM Memory (4×2048 MB for ultimate performance) (expandable up to 16GB)
Total Memory Slots: 4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR3) (occupied
Primary CD/DVD Drive: Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe Technology
Write Speeds: 16x DVD±R, 4x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 40x CD-R, 24x CD-RW
Hard Drive: 1 Terabyte Serial ATA Hard Drive
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 5450 Series Graphics with 512MB DDR3 dedicated graphics memory, DVI and HDMI capabilities and support for Blu-ray and Microsoft DirectX 11
Networking: 10/100/1000Base-T network interface Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n
Sound Card: High Definition Audio with up to 7.1 surround sound capabilities
Weight: Unpackaged: 11.90 lbs, Packaged: 13.70 lbs.
Dimensions: Unpackaged: 7.05” (W) x 16.30” (L/D) x 15.79” (H), Packaged: 11.42” (W) x 19.49” (L/D) x 20.32” (H)

HP Pavilion Elite Quad Core AMD Phenom Desktop avilable for $559.99 plus $5 shipping in price at woot.

Gateway All in One ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB PC with 23 Inch Touchscreen W7HP64 and Blu Ray

2012-07-11T21:16:00.000-07:00

Gateway All in One ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB PC with 23 Inch Touchscreen W7HP64 and Blu Ray let you manage media with a tap. Streamline navigation and experience exciting, easy usability and hands on efficiencies with Gateway’s multigesture touch screen technology. Simply flick, swirl and pinch your fingers right on the screen to intuitively navigate webpages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more.
This ZX6900-01E PC powered by Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium that provides faster boot times, improved performance, and advances in a number of areas like touch and security, as well as simplifying everyday tasks.
Save your huge data of music, photos, movies and more with 640GB hard drive. And the HD Stereo System gives your system the support it needs to handle the most cutting edge audio content.
Gateway All in One ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB PC features details:

Faster, more intuitive, more fun: Experience a new kind of computing with the 23″ Gateway multigesture touch screen all-in-one
23″ HD Ultrabright widescreen delivers expansive 1920 x 1080 resolution and ultra-sharp images
Gateway’s Touch Gadgets let you manage media with a tap: Streamline navigation and experience exciting, easy usability and hands-on efficiencies with Gateway’s multigesture touch screen technology. Simply flick, swirl and pinch your fingers right on the screen to intuitively navigate webpages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more
Blu-ray/ DVD / SuperMulti Drive: Enjoy the clarity of full 1080p video resolution and up to 5x the storage capacity of standard DVDs with Blu-ray Disc technology. And this system also includes a fast DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti double-layer drive
HD Stereo System gives your system the support it needs to handle the most cutting-edge audio content
Integrated 5W stereo speaker system combined with the HD Stereo System offers auditory playback at a higher quality than on non-HD systems
Wireless keyboard and wireless mouse: Integrated 802.11b 802.11g and 802.11n protocols standard
Entertainment and media sharing tools
Integrated HD Webcam and Microphone
Wi-Fi Certified
Powered by Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium: Provides faster boot times, improved performance, and advances in a number of areas like touch and security, as well as simplifying everyday tasks
Sleek Design: The space-saving Gateway One integrates a PC and a monitor into one. Plus, the adjustability of the backstand lets you find just the perfect viewing angle
Intel Core i3-530 Processor: You’ll multitask faster, unleash creativity and max your performance thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, enabling each core to work on two tasks simultaneously
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD: HD graphics provides superb visual performance for sharper images, richer color, and lifelike video and audio. Watch movies and videos in HD, play popular game titles, and get full support for Genuine Microsoft Windows 7
Intel H57 Express Chipset: Innovating with a new architecture designed to deliver quality, performance, and industry-leading I/O technologies, the Intel H57 Express Chipset delivers new technologies and capabilities for your digital world, including Intel’s Quiet System Technology and its Rapid Recover Technology, which provides a recovery point that can be used to quickly recover a system
4GB of cutting-edge DDR3 memory: Memory helps your PC run faster. With 4GB standard, multitasking powerful programs is a breeze for this system. Zip through intense 3D graphics processes and get seamless animation during your gaming outings with DDR3 memory. With nearly twice the bandwidth of DDR2 memory, this new technology uses less power (lower electric bills for home desktop users, longer battery life for notebook users on the road) and delivers crisp visuals for graphics-rich applications, Aero interface, and your next-gen games
640GB hard drive provides plenty of disk space for your music, photos, movies and more
eSATA offers triple the transfer rates than USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 from external mass storage devices
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD, resulting in the smoothest, sharpest images available
The preloaded Gateway Touch Portal syncs your PC, the Internet and your life with fingertip precision. Its range of Touch Gadgets, including TouchMemo, TouchPhotoShow, TouchMusic and TouchMediaShare, lets you instantly hand-write notes, create a photo slide-show, organize and play your favorite tunes, and keep up with social networks—all at the touch of your finger. Also included are Microsoft touch apps, including Microsoft Paint and Surface Blackboard
Multi-in-1 Media Card Reader: Ditch the extra wires and cables, this system will read memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders and more of today’s technology
Kensington Lock Slot: Lock protection isn’t just for laptops anymore. Keep your desirable ZX Series all-in-one all yours with the integrated Kensington lock slot
Microsoft Works: Microsoft’s latest SE edition of its word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, Internet and e-mail suite. (Note: Certain computers might come with the unsponsored version.)
Gigabit: Connect to the Internet and devices faster than ever with this system’s Gigabit Ethernet, thanks to more bandwidth and full-duplex capacity

Gateway All in One ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB PC Specifications details:

Processor: Intel Core i3-530 Processor (2.93GHz, 4MB L2 Cache) with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Memory: 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1333MHz Memory
Memory Capacity: Expandable to 8GB
Hard Drive: 640GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
Video: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD Graphics
Display: 23″ Full HD Widescreen Ultrabright LCD (1920 x 1080resolution) with Multi-Touch Capable Touch Screen Solution
Optical Drive: Slot-load 4X Blu-ray Player & Blu-ray Combo DVD burner
Wireless Network: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Application Software: Microsoft Works & Gateway TouchPortal
Audio: High Definition Audio with 5.1-channel Audio Support
Chassis: All-In-One PC with Easy-to-Use Touch Screen Technology
Digital Media Software: Cyberlink PowerCinema 7 and Cyberlink YouCam
Dimensions: 19.3″ (H) x 23.3″ (W) x 3.8″ (D) or 490mm (H) x 592mm (W) x 96mm (D)
External Ports: (6) USB 2.0 ports (4 Front, 2 Side), HDMI, eSATA, Ambient Light Switch
Keyboard: Wireless
Media Card Reader: Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader
Motherboard: System board with Intel H57 Express Chipset
Mouse: Wireless Optical Mouse
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Power Supply: 250W
Web Camera: Built-In Webcam and Microphone
Weight: 23 lbs. (10.4 kg) system unit

What you get if buy this Gateway All in One ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB PC:

Gateway ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB Blu-Ray 23in Touch W7HP64
All-In-One PC
Wireless Keyboard
Wireless Mouse
AC Adapter

Gateway All in One ZX6900-01E i3-530 4GB 640GB PC with 23 Inch Touchscreen W7HP64 and Blu Ray available for $679.99 plus $5 shipping in price at woot deals.

Dell OptiPlex GX620 Desktop PC P4 2.8 GHz Hyper Threading Computer Liquidation

2012-07-10T20:18:00.001-07:00

Dell OptiPlex GX620 Desktop PC P4 2.8 GHz Hyper Threading Computer Liquidation FOR UNDER $80.00, these are the more up to date Dell machines.
Dell OptiPlex GX620 Desktop PC delivers high performance and scalability with Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor with Hyper-Threading technology and 512MB DDR2 SDRAM powered.
For the hard drive, this GX620 Desktop PC built in 40 GB hard drive provides the storage space you need for your media library and other downloads. Plus, Microsoft Windows XP Pro with Restore Media CD.
Dell OptiPlex GX620 Desktop PC Specifications details:

Dell OptiPlex GX620 Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Desktop PC
Microsoft Windows XP Pro w/CoA with Restore Media CD!
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor Hyper-Threading technology
512MB DDR2 SDRAM UPGRADE To 2GB of Memory Today Only $39.99
40 GB Serial ATA hard drive UPGRADE TO 80GB Only $39.99
CD-Rom drive DVD+/-RW BURNER BEST Value $49.99
NO Floppy drive Add Floppy $9.99
Integrated video
Integrated AC’97 audio chipset
Integrated Ethernet LAN

Expansion Slots:

One (1) Low Profile PCI Express x16 slot (not occupied)
Two (2) Low Profile PCI slots (not occupied)
Four (4) 240-pin DIMM DDR2 sockets (one occupied)

Front I/O ports:

Two (2) USB ports
Microphone in
Headphone in

Rear I/O ports:

No PS/2 ports
One (1) 9-pin Serial port
One (1) 15-pin VGA port
One (1) Parallel port
Six (6) USB ports
One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet port
Line in
Line out
Microphone in

Case Features:

One (1) 5.25-inch external drive bays (one occupied)
One (1) 3.5-inch external drive bay (not occupied)
One (1) 3.5-inch internal drive bays (one occupied)
305-watt power supply (100 – 120V, 9.0A / 200 – 240V, 4.5A, 50/60 Hz)

Unit Dimensions:

15.6 x 4.5 x 13.7-inches (H x W x D, approximate)

What you get if buy this Dell OptiPlex GX620 Desktop PC package:

Dell OptiPlex GX620 Pentium 4 2.8 GHz System
Microsoft Windows XP Pro w/CoA with Restore Media CD
Power cord

Additional Information for this Dell OptiPlex GX620 Desktop PC package:
Product Requirements:

VGA monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Available power outlet

Refurbished System Grades:

Grade B
System is in very good condition – may have minor scratches on case
Has cosmetic blemishes, examples of which are (but not limited to):
Minor scratches on case
Hairline cracks on case or bezel
May be missing manual, drivers, operating system
Normal wear signs on keys, buttons and pointing devices
Missing rubber feet from bottom of system
Missing back plates, expansion slot covers
All specific issues will be noted in the ad
Scratches on bottom of computer system are not taken into consideration for grading (for all grades)
Etc.

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HP P6531P Pavilion Quad Core Desktop with 750GB Hard Drive and 6GB Memory

2012-07-10T20:13:00.003-07:00

HP P6531P Pavilion Quad Core Desktop with 750GB Hard Drive and 6GB Memory powered by 2.9GHz AMD Athlon II 635 Quad Processor. Enjoy your visual media with ATI Radeon HD4200 integrated graphics.
HP P6531P Pavilion Quad Core Desktop Features details:

Surf the web with the built-in wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n (for functionality attach included wired antenna to desktop)
Quickly upload your photos and videos with the 15-in-1 memory card reader
Includes an HP USB keyboard and HP USB optical mouse
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system
Enjoy the performance of the 2.9GHz AMD Athlon II 635 Quad-Processor
Multi-task with 6GB of DDR3 system memory
Store up to 130,000 photos on the generous 750GB hard drive
Watch and burn DVDs with the SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
ATI Radeon HD4200 integrated graphics to enjoy your visual media

HP P6531P Pavilion Quad Core Desktop Specifications details:

Processor: AMD Athlon II Quad-Core 2.9GHz
Frontside bus speed: 4000MHz
Memory: 6GB PC3-10600 MB/sec DDR3 SDRAM (16GB maximum)
Memory Slots: 4 Total (1 Available)
Video graphics: Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics – up to 256MB dedicated memory
Hard drive: 750GB SATA 3.0GB/sec 7200RPM
Optical drive: DVD±RW/DVD-RAM/DVD±R Double Layer
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Wireless connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n PCI-E Mini card
Supported security protocols: WPA, WEP
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC 888S chipset High Definition Audio
Audio Channels: Supports up to 8 audio channels
Supported memory card: Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive (MD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Duo (Duo), Memory Stick Pro (PRO), Memory Stick Pro Duo (Pro Duo), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus), Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital miniSD (mini), Smart Media, xD Picture Card (xD)
Front I/O Ports: (2) USB 2.0, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone
Back I/O Ports: (2) USB 1.1 ports for mouse and keyboard, (1) S/PDIF optical audio port, (1) Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port, (1) 1394a FireWire port, (1) RJ45 Network (LAN), (1) Audio – Center Speaker/Subwoofer out, (1) Audio – Rear Speaker out, (1) Audio – Line in, (1) Audio – Front speaker/Line out, (1) Audio – Microphone in, (1) Audio – Side speaker out, (4) USB 2.0 ports, (1) DVI-D port, (1) Antenna
Expansion slots: (1) PCI x16 slot for graphics card (available), (3) PCI x1 slots (available), (1) PCI Express x1 mini card slot (occupied)
Keyboard and Mouse Interface: USB

HP P6531P Pavilion Quad Core Desktop Software:

HP MediaSmart Software Suite: one-stop multimedia & entertainment center
Cyberlink DVD Suite 6: automatically fix and edit videos
Microsoft Works 9.0

What you get if buy this HP P6531P Pavilion Quad Core Desktop:

1 HP P6531P Pavilion Desktop
1 HP Optical Mouse
1 HP Keyboard
1 Wired Antenna for Wireless LAN
1 Power Cord

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HP Pavilion p6510f Quad Core Desktop PC

2012-07-10T00:23:00.002-07:00

HP Pavilion p6510f Quad Core Desktop PC powered by AMD Athlon II 2.8GHz Quad Core. This Quad Core Desktop PC has huge 750GB SATA hard drive to holds thousands of your songs, photos and documents.
HP Pavilion p6510f Quad Core Desktop PC equipped with extra large 4GB memory that lets you run your most demanding programs. This desktop computer also has built in Wi Fi, so you can browse the Web without using cables and connect to a wireless printer easily.
HP Pavilion p6510f Quad Core Desktop PC Features details:

Extra power to handle today’s complex software with AMD Athlon II quad-core processor with AMD Vision Technology. Great for multi-tasking, too
Extra-large 4GB memory lets you run your most demanding programs
Huge 750GB hard drive holds thousands of songs, photos and documents
Wireless-N for high-performance, cable-free networking. Lets you access wireless networks to share files, surf the Web and exchange email. Can provide improved range and speed within a Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) network, and is also compatible with 802.11b/g networks. High-speed wired networking is supported, too
Plays and burns CDs and DVDs. Plus, built-in LightScribe™ technology lets you create and burn your own labels right onto your discs. (LightScribe media is required, sold separately.)
Memory card reader for fast, easy photo transfers. Transfer your digital photos, music and other files from 15 types of memory cards
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, the newest version of Windows makes everyday tasks simple
Create photo slideshows, share home videos, play your favorite tunes and watch DVDs using the exclusive HP MediaSmart Software Suite, your one-stop multimedia and entertainment center
This desktop computer also has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can browse the Web without using cables and connect to a wireless printer easily
Connect a digital camcorder to your HP desktop using the FireWire® port, plus enjoy high-definition audio
Store thousands of songs and photos right on the hard drive and count on great service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a desktop icon that provides one-click access to the Help and Support Center

HP Pavilion p6510f Quad Core Desktop PC Specifications details:
Processor

Operating speed: Up to 2.8 GHz
Number of cores: 4
Socket: AM3
Bus speed: 4000 MHz

Memory

Amount: 4 GB
Speed: PC3-10600 MB/sec

Integrated ATI Radeon HD 4200 Graphics
Up to 256MB dedicated memory
Can use both DVI and VGA ports at the same time
Integrated Realtek ALC88S Audio
Number of channels: 8
Audio CODEC: ALC888S
Maximum bit depth: up to 24-bit
Maximum sample rate: up to 192,000 Hz
Supports one SPDIF digital connection
LAN: Gigabit 10-Base-GT
Interface: Integrated into motherboard
Technology: Realtek 8111C
Data transfer speeds: up to 10/100/1000 Mb/
Transmission standards: Gigabit 10-Base-GT Ethernet
802.11 Wireless b/g/n PCI-E Mini Card
Interface type: PCI-e half-length mini card
Data transfer speeds: up to 300 Mbps
Transmission standards: 802.11 b/g/n
Supported antenna connections: 2 (2 internal posts to connect an internal or external antenna)
Operating band: 2.4 GHz
Supported security protocols: WPA, WEP
Hard Drive
Size: 750 GB
Interface: SATA
Transfer rating: 3.0 Gb/sec
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology Drive
Interface: SATA
Data buffer memory: 2 MB minimum
LightScribe: yes
Disc diameter: 120 mm
Memory Card Reader (15-in-1 Multimedia Card Reader)
Compact Flash I
Compact Flash II
IBM Microdrive (MD)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick Duo (Duo)
Memory Stick Pro (PRO)
Memory Stick Pro Duo (Pro Duo)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
MultiMediaCard Mobile (MMC mobile)
MultiMediaCard Plus (MMC plus)
Reduced size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
Secure Digital (SD)
Secure Digital miniSD (Mini)
Smart Media
xD Picture Card (xD)
Power Supply
250W
Front I/O Ports
Two USB
Headphone
Microphone
Back I/O Ports
Two 1.2 USB 1.1 ports for mouse and keyboard
S/PDIF optical audio port
Video Graphics Adapter port
1394a (FireWire)
RJ45 Network (LAN)
Audio: Center Speaker/Subwoofer out
Audio: Rear Speaker Out
Audio: Line in
Audio: Front speaker/Line out
Audio: Microphone in
Audio: Side speaker out
USB 2.0: 4
DVI-D port
Keyboard

Interface: USB
Cable length: 1.8 m (6 feet)

HP USB Optical Mouse

Interface: USB
Cable length: 1.8 m (6 feet)
Buttons: left, right, and clickable scroll wheel

Software:
Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

CD/CD-RW/DVD/DVD+RW

MediaSmart DVD
CyberLink DVD Suite 6

Entertainment, Music & Games

HP MediaSmart Software Suite

Productivity

Microsoft Works 9

Support

HP Hardware Diagnostic Tools
HP Support Assistant

What you get if buy this HP Pavilion p6510f Quad Core Desktop PC:

HP p6510f Quad Core Desktop
Keyboard
Mouse
Antenna
Power Cord
User’s Guide

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HP Pavilion p6653w Dual Core Desktop with 5GB RAM and 1TB Drive

2012-07-10T00:12:00.002-07:00

HP Pavilion p6653w Dual Core Desktop with 5GB RAM and 1TB Drive extremely a great desktop computer at it’s era. This HP Pavilion p6653w can stores up to 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more.
HP Pavilion p6653w Dual Core Desktop comes with 1 TB SATA Hard Drive and 5GB of DDR3 Memory, the memory can be expandable up to 16GB 64 bit. Powered by an AMD Athlon II X2 Processor, 3.0Ghz, 4000MHz System Bus, 2MB L2 Cache, power to handle the most power hungry applications and tons of multimedia.
With HP Pavilion Dual Core Desktop you can enjoy your favorite games, music and movies with HD quality 8 channel audio. Enjoy fantastic graphics with the ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics. Built in with LightScribe SuperMulti DVD burner that allows you to watch DVD movies on your computer, read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats.
Equiped with 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN so that you can connect to a broadband modem or a wired broadband router. For the software and OS, this HP Pavilion desktop computer using Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, HP MediaSmart Software Suite and HP Recovery Manager.
HP Pavilion p6653w Dual Core Desktop with 5GB RAM and 1TB Drive Specifications details:
Memory

Memory Type: DDR3
Memory Speed: PC3-10600
Total Memory Size: 5GB
Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB-64bit

Operating System

Operating Systems: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Physical Specifications

Color: Black
Platform PC
Orientations Allowed: Vertical
Form Factor: Tower
Bays: 2 – 5.25″ Drive Bays, 3 – 3.5″ Drive Bays
Internal Bays: 2 – 3.5″ Drive Bays
Available 3.5” Drive Bays: 1 – External, 1 – Internal
Available 5.25” Drive Bays: 1
PCI Express X1 Slots (Total): 3, 1 – minicard socket
PCI Express X1 Slots (Available): 3, 1 – minicard socket
PCI Express X16 Slots (Total): 1
PCI Express X16 Slots (Available): 1
USB Ports (Total): 2, 4 x USB 2.0 (Back)
Audio Out Jacks: 1 – Headphone
Line in Jacks: 1
Microphone Jacks: 2
VGA Ports: 1
DVI Video: DVI-D
S/PDIF Connectors: 1 – S/PDIF out

CPU

Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Class: Athlon II
Processor Number: 250
Processor Speed: 3.0GHz
Processor Interface: Socket AM3
Processors Onboard: 1

Hard Drive(s)

Hard Drives Included 1
Interface: SATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity: 1TB
Hard Drive Types: Hard Disk Drive
Speed: 7,200 RPM

Additional Drives

Optical Drive: Slim Tray SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technology
Interface: SATA
Optical Drives Included: 1
Optical Drive Class: DVD±RW
Supplemental Media Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 15-in-1
Media Types: SmartMedia
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO
Secure Digital (SD)
mini Secure Digital
IBM Microdrive
RS-MMC
Compact Flash I
Compact Flash II
MultiMediaCard Plus
MultiMediaCard Mobile
xD Picture Card (xD = extreme digital)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick (MS)

Audio

Audio Chipset: High Definition Audio
ALC 888S-VD chipset
Channels: 8

Graphics

Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU: ATI Radeon HD 4200

LAN

LAN Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps
LAN Description: Fast Ethernet
LAN Interface Type: RJ-45
LAN Ports: 1

Power

Power: 250 Watt

Mouse/Keyboard

Mouse Type: Optical
Connection Type: USB
Keyboard Type: Standard
Connection Type: USB

What you get if buy this HP Pavilion Dual Core Desktop with 5GB RAM and 1TB Drive:

HP Pavilion p6653w Dual Core Desktop – Model #BT529AA
HP USB Keyboard
HP USB Optical Mouse
Quick Start Guide

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DNSChanger could take three hundred,000 offline

2012-07-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

DNSChanger malware, that began spreading in 2007, might forestall up to three hundred,000 computers worldwide from connecting to the web

As several as three hundred,000 individuals might see their computers go offline on Monday, because the effects of an FBI battle with a gang of Estonian cyberthieves over a bit of malware known as "DNSChanger" reaches its climax.

People whose PCs will not hook up with internet from Monday could ought to decision ISPs to work out a fix, which is able to involve changing settings in their laptop used to appear up websites.

Those affected, who can have already got ignored multiple warnings from services like Google, could realize that task challenging; a lot of skilled net users can have already got heard concerning the matter.

The affected computers, whose numbers have fallen dramatically from around 4m among one hundred countries throughout the malware's peak activity between 2007 and 2011, are bring to a halt as a result of the lookup system they use to seek out sites on-line, known as the DNS servers, can attempt to hook up with computers formerly owned by the gang that are being clean up. meaning that tries to attach to any web site can fail.

DNS (domain name system) servers offer a core operate of the web. They interprets an address like "guardian.co.uk" to a numerical one like "77.91.248.30" – in order that typing http://guardian.co.uk into an online browser has a similar result as typing http://77.91.248.30.

The "DNSChanger" malware began spreading in 2007 and affected computers by changing the settings on PCs in order that they might use the Estonian hacker ring's DNS servers to appear up addresses, instead of those of the user's ISP or alternative services.

Affected computers would be pointed to advertising sites instead of those requested, earning the hackers an estimated $14m (£8.7m).

But the FBI cracked down on the scam, finally obtaining management of the hackers' DNS servers in November 2011. Six individuals were charged in November 2011 once being arrested in Estonia, and a seventh was sought in reference to the crimes.

The agency originated "Operation Ghost Click" and spent 2 years tracking the gang using the DNSChanger malware, eventually seizing one hundred servers in ny and Chicago that they reckoned were a part of the command and management infrastructure used to manage the "clickjacking" business.

"They victimised legitimate web site operators and advertisers who passed over on income through click hijacking and ad replacement fraud," the FBI's Janice Fedarcyk, assistant director at its ny workplace, said at the time.

However, instead of taking them offline directly, which might have left huge numbers of individuals within the lurch, the FBI took the bizarre step of bringing in a very non-public company to stay the servers running, and offered diversion schemes to warn individuals their computers were affected.

The number of affected users has been falling steadliy, however the FBI reckons that there are still around forty five,600 within the US, and between 250,000 and 350,000 worldwide.

The original set up had been to clean up the DNS servers in March, however the FBI delayed that to permit longer for security corporations and ISPs to warn customers.
How to check

If a laptop fails to attach to websites, the FBI and alternative corporations are providing a testing service at http://www.dcwg.org/detect – however affected machines most likely will not be able to hook up with that from Monday as a result of it needs a DNS lookup.

Apple fixes app corruption bug however developers dispute breadth of drawback

2012-07-08T07:12:00.003-07:00

Developer says tens of thousands of users would are affected, and timing of drawback with apps conjointly a supply of dispute as Apple clears up 'crashing bug' caused by server DRM

Apple says that the matter with app corruption that hit many programs on has been mounted and was solely a drag for in some unspecified time in the future, affecting solely a "small number" of users - though the figure was immediately disputed by Marco Arment, the iOS and Mac developer who 1st brought the matter to widespread attention.

Other developers conjointly disagreed with Apple's claim that the matter solely began on five July, pointing to issues from users who downloaded on four July. "We pushed an update [to the App Store] on Wednesday [4 July] at 11am London time and immediately heard back from angry users," said Denys Zhadanov of Readdle, whose Scanner professional app - and users - were suffering from the bug.

Apple has begun removing one-star reviews given to apps as a results of the crashing bug.

In a statement, Apple said: "We had a brief issue that began yesterday with a server that generated DRM code for a few apps being downloaded, it affected alittle variety of users. the difficulty has been rectified and that we do not expect it to occur once more. Users who experienced a difficulty launching an app caused by this server bug will delete the affected app and re-download it."

The company declined to mention exactly what percentage users were affected, or during which regions.

The explanation of the matter agrees with that given on Thursday by Zhadanov, who prompt that the DRM [digital rights management] software protecting the apps had been wrongly applied.

Chuq von Rospach, formerly Palm's development community manager, commented that that company had seen the same drawback once when a security certificate expired. one thing similar could have happened to the App Store updates, though Apple has declined to supply a lot of data.

Arment disputed Apple's ciaims that the amount affected was "small", commenting on his web site that "based on my cumulative stats for July three, Instapaper's corruption alone in all probability affected well over twenty,000 customers, and there have been over one hundred twenty different apps affected, together with some terribly massive names like Angry Birds, GoodReader, Yahoo, and therefore the LA Times. however i am glad this is often mounted." He had previously said that his principal aim was to bring the matter to Apple's attention and obtain it sorted out.

The removal of the one-star reviews was seen as a very important thanks to build bridges to the event community. "If they are doing [that] it'll go an extended method toward repairing their relationship with the affected developers," Arment commented.

DNSChanger Trojan: is your pc infected and what to try and do if it's

2012-07-07T05:29:00.000-07:00

An estimated forty five,600 Americans may lose web access on Monday if the DNSChanger malware isn't removed

An estimated forty five,600 computers infected with the DNSChanger Trojan may lose web access on Monday when the FBI removes a brief fix for computers infected with the malware.

An organized criminal cluster known as Rove Digital deployed the virus, that rerouted web traffic, generating $14m in revenue for the cluster. In 2011, seven were charged for the web fraud theme that infected over four million computers across the globe. a minimum of five hundred,000 of these computers were within the US and embrace computers owned by government agencies, businesses and people. Six of these charged were arrested, one remains at massive.

To keep victims from losing web access, the FBI worked with a non-profit to supply victims with a brief answer, that expires on Monday.

Is your pc infected?

To check if your pc is infected, click this link from the FBI. the location options a picture which can have either a inexperienced background (which suggests that your pc is clean) or red (which suggests that your pc is infected). If you're outside the US, an inventory of country-specific sites to visualize if your pc is infected is on the market here.

What to try and do if your pc is infected

First, duplicate all valuable data on your pc. Then, take it to an expert. FBI has an in-depth rundown (pdf) on what to try and do if your Mac or laptop has the virus. This web site conjointly provides an inventory of tools to wash up the malware.

How the DNSChanger malware works

DNS (Domain Name System) converts user-friendly domain names, like guardiannews.com into numerical web protocol (IP) addresses that computers use to speak with one another. thus anytime you enter guardiannews.com (which you must do often!), your pc takes the numeral code IP, sends it to the DNS, that in flip sends your pc to the right web site.

The scammers infected computers round the world with the malware, permitting them to regulate DNS servers. Once they gained management of computers DNS they were ready management what sites the pc connects to, interfere with internet browsing and create computers liable to alternative malicious software. this can be what tens of thousands of computers within the US are managing currently.

Google UK privacy manager worked for ICO during Street View probe

2012-07-06T07:29:00.003-07:00

MP to raise matter in parliament after it emerges Stephen McCartney was at watchdog during controversial investigation

Google's UK privacy manager was a senior official at the knowledge Commissioner's workplace (ICO) throughout its much-criticised investigation into Street read, it's emerged.

Stephen McCartney joined Google as its London-based privacy policy manager in November last year – eighteen months when he was guilty information|of knowledge|of information} protection promotion at the watchdog at an equivalent time that it cleared the corporate over its secret data assortment by Street read cars. The ICO reopened its investigation in June following contemporary proof from a US regulator.

Rob Halfon, the Tory MP for Harlow who has been crucial of the ICO and Google over the info capture, said he would raise the matter in parliament. He told the Guardian: "This could be a pretty stunning revelation. It raises additional questions about the knowledge commissioner than it will Google as a result of clearly the ICO has been asleep on their watch on this issue."

McCartney was one in all the highest officers at the ICO at the time of its 2010 investigation. However, the ICO said McCartney wasn't concerned in its original investigation.

The news came to lightweight following a Freedom of data request by a member of the general public who noticed that McCartney, formerly the pinnacle of knowledge protection promotion at the ICO, had additional recently been writing to the ICO itself from Google because it competent the newest investigation.

The 2010 probe faced a barrage of criticism by privacy activists who said it didn't get to the lowest of Google's mistaken capture of emails, passwords and different non-public information from web users. The ICO reopened its investigation in June when an in depth probe by the US Federal Communications Commission, that concluded that the info assortment wasn't the action of one "rogue engineer", which one senior manager had been told that the system might capture Wi-Fi information.

Google was fined $25,000 by the FCC, that might realize no proof of criminal wrongdoing underneath US law, however said Google had "wilfully and repeatedly" failing to retort absolutely to a politician letter of inquiry.

The news will prove uncomfortable for Google, that has been laid low with the info scoop since initial admitting it in might 2010.

The ICO confirmed within the Freedom of data request that McCartney formerly worked there. His LinkedIn page says he was the pinnacle of knowledge protection promotion and strategic liaison cluster manager at the ICO for seven years till November 2011.

Halfon said that the ICO "acted when the horse had bolted and are woefully lacking". He added: "Now it looks they need had a comfy relationship with the corporate they need been investigating."

The ICO conjointly released correspondence between its workplace and McCartney over the road read issue from April to June this year.

In one email on four might 2012 to the knowledge commissioner Christopher Graham, McCartney – at Google – complains concerning "significant errors" within the reporting of a US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) investigation into the so-called "payload" information assortment.

"We are aware that there are important errors within the reporting of the content of this notice by the media, which some information protection authorities have created statements to the media on the premise of those errors," McCartney wrote to the ICO.

"We have invariably recognised that we tend to failed badly here, and that we are happy to answer any queries authorities might have. however we tend to do feel that there are factual errors in a number of the reporting that has to be addressed."

He then goes on to focus on four points from the FCC report, however doesn't provide samples of misreporting by the media. In different emails, McCartney alerts the knowledge commissioner to the planned publication of the FCC report, that Google voluntarily revealed at the tip of April.

A spokesman for the ICO said: "Stephen McCartney played no half within the investigation into the Google Street read project whereas performing at ICO. In any event, ICO staff still be legally certain by a confidentiality agreement when they leave the organisation, as a part of the info Protection Act.

"The revealed correspondence between Google and therefore the ICO clearly shows that Stephen McCartney was treated like several different organisation's representative, along with his emails receiving nothing over a polite acknowledgement. "

"Stephen Eckersley, the ICO's head of enforcement, continues to research Google's actions with regard to the road read project."

A Google spokesman said: "We don't discuss individual staff."

You mean my two-year-old iPad cannot take this year's software?

2012-07-05T01:38:00.000-07:00

What? you purchase an iPad so as to be on the innovative of technology and then in exactly 2 years it's unable to run the newest software?

[Editor's note: Technobile is that the column, formerly found in print, where individuals get the hate for a chunk of technology out of their system.]

I'm beginning to hate my iPad. There, I've said it. and i am rather unhappy to own said it, as a result of after I initial got it, I loved it. (Though I did realize a couple of things missing even then. grandfather clock, anyone?) I still assume it is a stunning piece of hardware, and that i salute Apple for having created a full new paradigm of computing (even though Microsoft was talking concerning pill computers means before Steve Jobs announced the iPad).

But at simply 2 years recent, my iPad is currently just about obsolete. and that is a deliberate strategy by Apple, that needs me – and you – to shop for another iPad.

There was a time when iOS upgrades created my pretty iPad even better: they bought cut-and-paste, the sport Center and Newsstand to the device. however then as subsequent versions of iOS rolled out, I began to be locked out of options. No Siri. No iPhoto. Officially, it's as a result of the hardware is not up to the flowery new tricks, though if truth be told you'll be able to force iPhoto on to your first-generation iPad.

The final straw, though, came with the announcement that subsequent version of iOS – iOS6 – will not be out there for my iPad.

If you could not upgrade the operating system of a two-year-old computer, there would be uproar. we have a tendency to expect our computing hardware to last over 2 years, which appears pretty affordable to me.

In fact, you'll be able to upgrade pretty ancient computer hardware. I've got a awfully elderly Compaq laptop that originally came with Windows XP on it: I recently place the buyer preview version of Windows eight on it, and it runs simply fine.

Which is over I will say for my iPad. I've concerning given up using it, as a result of it runs like treacle. significantly thick, sticky treacle. It's worst when i am using the browser: finger faucets take what seems like an age to reply, pages take a protracted time to load, there is a delay between tapping on a letter and it truly showing on the screen.

More usually, apps crash back to the desktop on a tiresomely regular basis, they load sluggishly, screens take simply a wee bit too long to render and text input is laggy. I want I hadn't place iOS5 on it, however you cannot downgrade the operating system on the iPad as you'll be able to on a PC: Apple will not allow you to. (Well, you can, however it's fiddly and you have got to jailbreak your iPad, that puts plenty of individuals off.)

What makes me cross is that Apple has deliberately restricted the lifetime of my iPad. If you consider its money results (PDF) you will see that of its overall revenues of $39.1bn (£25bn) within the second quarter of this year, simply $832m of that was generated by software. This underlines the actual fact that Apple could be a hardware company, and as such, it needs you to stay shopping for its hardware.

It's in its money interests to hobble the hardware it makes with software updates so you may solid aside your now-sluggish iPad (or MacBook Air or MacBook Pro) and shell out for a replacement shiny long before the hardware itself dies.

Well, i am not shopping for a replacement iPad. If I get another pill, i need one that may still work well for over 2 years, simply as I expect every kind of alternative hardware – PCs, stereos, cameras, fridges – to figure well for over 2 years. And i am going to get it from a corporation that does not deliberately hobble its hardware with its software.

Call of Duty Online to be released in China

2012-07-04T02:27:00.002-07:00

Activision is launching a free-to-play version of its hit first-person shooter franchise for the Chinese market

Activision has announced a brand new title within the blockbusting decision of Duty franchise, aimed solely at the Chinese market. decision of Duty on-line is being released in partnership with net service supplier Tencent; it'll be absolve to download and play, though gamers are ready to purchase things like weapons equipment and perks, through an in-game store.

The game can feature commonplace modes and multiplayer choices from the decision of Duty series, however can have its own campaign story, primarily based around a series of "Spec Ops" missions.

The publisher has long had plans to expand its multibillion greenback complete into China, that features a vast audience of keen gamers. in keeping with figures released by China's ministry of culture last year, over one hundred sixty million of the population often play on-line. However, as in South Korea, the foremost in style titles tend to be free-to-play multiplayer games, which might be accessed via an online browser and which provide micro-transactions to a lot of committed participants. decision of Duty on-line fits a lot of comfortably into this market than the console-based iterations of the series.

"We suppose China is one in all the foremost exciting places within the world for us to grow our business and to develop innovative new games," said Activision chief government Bobby Kotick. "Tencent is a perfect partner for Activision to bring decision of Duty on-line to China. Tencent features a terrific memoir of customer-focused innovation and deep market data that may be invaluable to Activision as we have a tendency to build nice games for China. we've got worked closely with Tencent to make a game with broad attractiveness for the Chinese market. we glance forward to laying the muse for a long-standing relationship with Tencent and to launching a brand new and distinctive expertise for fans."

This news comes at a motivating time for Activision Blizzard. There are reports that media and telecommunications big Vivendi is wanting to sell its sixty one share within the games publisher, attributable to pressure from investors to stabilise the corporate and boost its share worth. Video games are seen as a volatile business with some pundits predicting a crash for the trade, attributable to an over-reliance on "safe" acquainted tropes.

With a worth of regarding $10bn but, well-known trade analyst Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities argues a buyer is unlikely to be found and Activision Blizzard would instead be spun off into a separate company. For now, though, Activision is focusing its commentary on the lucrative decision of Duty on-line announcement.

Samsung loses bid to overturn US Galaxy tablet sales ban

2012-07-03T07:18:00.001-07:00

Judge refuses to lift injunction in patent dispute with Apple, as South Korean firm is also hit with bar on Galaxy Nexus phone

Samsung has lost its arrange to overturn a ban on US sales of its flagship Galaxy Tab ten.1 pill pc, during a recent blow for the South Korean manufacturer in its patent war with Apple.

A decide in California on Monday refused to carry the ban – that came into force last week – whereas the court weighs up Apple's claim that Samsung illegally copied the planning of the iPad.

A spokeswoman for Samsung on Tuesday said the corporate would still charm against the injunction.

Apple and Samsung are concerned in patent disputes in many countries round the globe, during a row that has moved front and centre within the battle for the increasingly crowded pill market.

Samsung was ordered on twenty six June to halt US sales of the Galaxy Tab ten.1 – one in all the closest competitors to the iPad – till the South Korean firm goes to trial with Apple on thirty July. The US district decide Lucy Koh additionally hit Samsung with a US sales ban for its top-end Galaxy Nexus smartphone on Friday.

Samsung said during a statement: "Samsung is disappointed with the court's call that denied our motion to remain. we tend to believe today's ruling can ultimately cut back the supply of superior technological options to shoppers within the US.

"Regardless, we'll still pursue letter of invitation for an charm of the Galaxy Tab ten.1 preliminary injunction, that we tend to filed on twenty six June to the court of appeals for the federal circuit."

Pre-trial bans on merchandise are rare within the US. however analysts said the injunctions wouldn't have far-reaching consequences for Samsung within the pill and smartphone markets.

"The impact on Samsung is proscribed as cargo volume of Galaxy Tab ten.1 and Nexus are quite little," Lee Sun-tae, an analyst at NH Investment & Securities, told Reuters.

"Even if Apple wins an injunction request on Galaxy S III, Samsung can have lots of time to induce around it, because it normally takes quite an extended time for a court to method such requests."

Total sales of pill computers can reach 105m units this year and 143m in 2013, per the analysis firm IDC – compared with total laptop sales of regarding 400m, of that over hour are going to be laptops.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab vary of pill computers run Google's Android software, that is additionally utilized by a spread of rival makers as well as Sony and Motorola.

Apple is anticipated to stay the dominant player within the pill marketplace for the foreseeable future, with Gartner forecasting that the iPad can account for sixty one.4% of all sales this year. Android tablets are forecast to account for thirty one.9% of pill pc sales this year.

RIM's board currently ought to take into account the 'unpalatable'

2012-07-02T06:24:00.001-07:00

Analysts claim analysis In Motion can eventually fail if its loss-making ways that continue

"As nice because the Apple iPhone is, it poses a true challenge to its users," explained Jim Balsillie in November 2007, when Apple's touchscreen device had been on sale solely some months. "Try typing an online key on a touchscreen on an Apple iPhone, that is a true challenge. you can't see what you sort."

But for Balsillie, then co-chief government beside Mike Lazaridis of analysis In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, the important challenge was to his job. 5 years to the day when the primary iPhones went on sale, Balsillie and Lazaridis are ejected from the corporate, and analysts and brokers seriously question its ability to avoid bankruptcy – which could occur quickly.

RIM's board, led by former operations chief Thorsten Heins since January, is currently besieged to contemplate "unpalatable" moves like following Finland's Nokia by forming an alliance with Microsoft, or selling its network business that carries the info traffic for its 78m subscribers worldwide, Reuters reported.

"If RIM continues to be run because it is, we have a tendency to believe that the corporate can eventually fail," Nomura Equity analysis said. "We don't expect RIM to successfully drive a turnaround of its financials, even with the launch of [its new software] BB10 next year," the brokerage said during a note to purchasers.

It wasn't alone: a minimum of ten brokerages cut their value targets on the stock, some by the maximum amount as five hundredth, whereas the stock dropped by 2 hundredth in serious selling at its gap following woeful quarterly money results on Thursday night. RIM announced that it shipped simply seven.8m handsets, and created an operating loss of $643m – its biggest-ever – on quarterly revenues of $2.81bn, its smallest since November 2008, when Google's Android handsets had hardly begun to travel on sale. A year ago, it had an operating profit of $897m on revenues of $4.9bn.

"RIM and Nokia each missed the trends, they were late to know what was happening," says Francisco Jeronimo, smartphones analyst for the analysis company IDC. "Because they each had sturdy market positions, they created identical mistake of believing that they were doing the proper factor."

In could 2008, Lazaridis was asked what he saw because the most fun trend within the sector, "The most fun mobile trend is full Qwerty keyboards. I'm sorry, it very is. i am not creating this up," he replied. but at Vodafone's urging, RIM was already acting on the BlackBerry Storm – a touchscreen device, however that created a user-repellent clicking when used – that it unveiled that autumn. The reaction was therefore negative that RIM avoided touchscreens for years.

But having engineered its name on secure email and handsets with tiny built-in keyboards, RIM had additional to lose by changing than did Nokia, says Jeronimo – which, allied to poor business execution, has led to its downfall. against this Nokia realised its issues in mid-2010, sacked its chief government and brought in Stephen Elop, an outsider who is remodeling the corporate and focusing it on the smartphone sector, with Microsoft's facilitate.

Of the 78m subscribers worldwide using RIM's services, just below 0.5 are in business, in line with estimates by the analysis company Informa. however where Lazaridis once reportedly said "no company goes to permit individuals to bring their own phone", the increase of "bring your own device", or BYOD, has accelerated with the increase of the iPhone within the US.

The rise of Android phones within the US and elsewhere has additionally outpaced it: against the 78m, there have to date been 400m Android devices activated since 2008, and slightly fewer Apple iPhone and iPads, the majority of that are still in use. That puts RIM during a} very distant third place within the race to be the "platform" on that developers write the apps that are creating smartphones compelling.

That may mean that a final act is within the offing, in line with the brokers Cannacord Genuity. "We believe RIM can ought to sell the corporate," it said during a note to purchasers.

But no one is kind of positive who would need to shop for the corporate. Baird Equity analysis, below the heading "Marching off the cliff", said it believed there was no possible buyer.

Despite the pressure on the board to seek out some style of tieup with Microsoft, there's no obvious reason why the software big would need to get it – rather than looking ahead to it to approach an finish, at that purpose business purchasers would most likely abandon it and maybe migrate to Microsoft's and Nokia's product. Microsoft is committed to pumping billions into Nokia already – and won't savour the concept of doing identical with RIM for its proprietary encryption systems.

With that in mind, analysts at Citi Investment analysis and Jefferies slashed their value targets on the stock to $5.00 for RIM's US-listed shares, a fall of forty fifth from Thursday's shut. "We believe fundamentals still deteriorate and RIM may run out of money and want to lift capital among 2 years implying that as time rolls forward, if we have a tendency to are correct, the worth of RIM continues to travel lower," the Citi analysts said.

"We expect additional write-offs and impairments to RIM assets and that we question if RIM's new BB10 product can even matter because it is also too very little too late," the analysts said, adding that they expected the company's smartphone sales growth to be but 1/2 the business average in 2012.

BlackBerry ten, thought of to be RIM's make-or-break product, was slated to be launched within the initial quarter and therefore the delay has already contributed to a four-hundredth drop within the company's stock value to date this year.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus banned in US

2012-06-30T09:17:00.000-07:00

Apple's claims that movable copies iPhone technology upheld by US court and follows ban on sales of Samsung Tab

An yank decide has banned the sale of Samsung's new Galaxy Nexus movable within the us when Apple claimed it copied a number of the technology employed in its iPhone.

A decide had previously banned the sale of Samsung's pill pc. each bans can continue till the matter is taken into account in court.

Apple and Samsung, the world's 2 largest client electronics companies, are waging war through the courts of many countries, accusing one another of patent violations as they vie for supremacy within the mobile market.

The decision on Friday by decide Lucy Koh in San Jose, California, comes days when she placed a pre-trial ban on sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab ten.1, a pill pc that runs on Google's Android and competes with the iPad.

Apple has waged a world patent war since 2010 to limit the expansion of Google's Android system, the world's most-used mobile operating platform.

Opponents of Apple say it's using patents too aggressively during a bid to stamp out competition.

Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet accused Samsung of copying the design and feel of its product. Samsung wasn't immediately obtainable for comment.

As a condition of the injunction, Apple was ordered to post a bond of quite $95m (£60m), to hide damages sustained by Samsung ought to the injunction be later deemed a wrongful call.