HWZ-MY Feature Articles and Reviews

AMD's HSA - A Holy Grail in the Face of Intel's Dominance?

Michael Low — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:55:36 +0800

With Intel commanding a large percentage of the CPU market, what can first-runner-up AMD do to catch up or worse still, stay relevant? With the introduction of the Heterogeneous Systems Architecture consortium, it seems as though AMD is seeking safety in numbers.

Samsung GALAXY S III - The Third Coming

Michael Low — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:35:53 +0800

Samsung's much-anticipated GALAXY S III smartphone has finally landed in our labs. How did the Android 4.0, quad-core juggernaut with a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen fare? We packed our extensive test findings in this review!

First Looks: Kingston Wi-Drive (16GB)

Michael Low — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:33:11 +0800

The Kingston Wi-Drive is a portable wireless storage solution designed to expand the storage capability of your iOS and Android devices. Sounds good on paper? But in reality, we found it to be restrictive and cumbersome at time. Here's our findings.

Nokia Lumia 610 - Entry-Level Windows Phone

Michael Low — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:28:23 +0800

The Lumia 610 is Nokia's answer to the entry-level market, offering the most affordable Windows Phone yet. With lower hardware requirements for Windows Phone 7.5 Tango, can the budget-friendly Lumia 610 make a dent against other mass market Android devices? Find out more here.

NVIDIA GTC 2012 Roundup

Michael Low — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:22:54 +0800

At the GTC 2012, we were introduced to the new features of the Kepler GPU, showcased to provide new hardware for GPU-accelerated applications to leverage on. Find out what else took place at the conference as we roundup the GPU computing momentum as seen by NVIDIA.

Diablo III - GPU Performance Review

Michael Low — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:16:53 +0800

After 12 years of anticipation, Blizzard's Diablo III is finally out. Can your GPU handle the most anticipated game of the year, or is it due for an upgrade? We've put a range of desktop and notebook GPUs through their paces to see how well they handle the hack-and-slash action.

Highlights from NVIDIA's GTC 2012 Exhibits

Michael Low — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:48:30 +0800

Apart from the numerous conference and break-out sessions, NVIDIA's Graphics Technology Conference (GTC) 2012 also includes a huge hall of interesting exhibits from various participants vendors, from emerging companies to established industries. Here are some notable highlights from the show floor.

Tesla's Role in NVIDIA's GPU Computing Ecosystem

Michael Low — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:00 +0800

We recently caught up with Dr. Sumit Gupta, Senior Director for Tesla GPU Computing at GTC 2012 to learn more about the hardware aspects of NVIDIA's GPU computing ecosystem.

Nikon D800 vs. D800E

Michael Low — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:32:43 +0800

In our Nikon D800 review, we mentioned that "it would be no exaggeration to call the Nikon D800 a quantum leap forward." Find out how the D800 performs against its near-identical twin, the D800E.

GPU Computing on the Scientific Frontier

Michael Low — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:03 +0800

GPGPU computing is fast entrenching itself in the realms of science in ways that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Read our highlights of the practical applications of GPU computing on the frontiers of science.

Putting NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670's SLI Performance to the Test

Michael Low — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:27:56 +0800

We've seen how powerful a single GeForce GTX 670 can be, but how about pairing two of them in a 2-way SLI configuration? Check out our performance analysis to find out!

Sony Xperia P - Angular, Affordable NXT Smartphone

Michael Low — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:53 +0800

As one of the three NXT siblings, the Sony Xperia P comes with a modest 4.0-inch qHD display with White Magic technology, 16GB internal storage, 8MP camera and a dual-core 1GHz processor. How does it fare compared to the NXT brethren, especially the flagship Xperia S? Find out here.

Accelerate Cloud Computing with Kepler

Michael Low — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:28:56 +0800

NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang revealed the cloud computing capabilities of the newly launched Kepler GPU at GTC 2012, where he also introduced a slew of hardware and software services built around this capability, effectively building high-performance computing ecosystems.

AMD Trinity APU - A Look Inside the 2nd Generation APU

Michael Low — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:16 +0800

Consumers can look forward to ultra-thin notebooks and systems that are powered by AMD's new low-powered processors, which claims to offer better gaming firepower than Intel's CPUs. Does it really overpower the competition? Find out here.

ASUS PadFone - A Smartphone-Tablet Hybrid

Michael Low — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:43 +0800

The ASUS PadFone is one highly versatile mobile device, transforming from a smartphone to a tablet and even into a netbook when docked with the PadFone Station and Station Dock respectively. Is the all-in-one hybrid a viable option in a market dominated by slim and lightweight devices? Find out here.

Seagate GoFlex Satellite - Mobile Wireless Streaming on the Go

Michael Low — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:46:03 +0800

Enjoy your media library and stay entertained on your mobile devices by wirelessly streaming music, movies, photos and documents from the Seagate GoFlex Satellite.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 - Kepler Goes Mainstream

Michael Low — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:52:58 +0800

Vying for an affordable alternative to the GeForce GTX 680? NVIDIA has rolled out the GeForce GTX 670, aimed to bring high performance at a more affordable pricing. We check out the reference card as well as two customized ones from ASUS and Palit to see what it brings to the table. High-end graphics card shoppers should be pleased.

HP Takes Shanghai By Storm - Day 2

Daniel Goh — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:03:22 +0800

As Day Two gets underway, we get a closer look at even more ideologies behind HP's innovations, including the rise of the All-In-One desktop systems, the rigorous testing that all HP notebooks and printer inks go through and we even got a surprise visit from the new HP president and CEO, Meg Whitman.

HP's Global Influencer Summit 2012 - New Imaging and Printing Products

Michael Low — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:14:18 +0800

In addition to a host of new Ultrabooks, HP also unveiled several new printers at their Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai, China, that respond to the needs of today's on-the-go and Web-connected users.

HP's Global Influencer Summit 2012 - Hands-on with the New Ultrabooks

Michael Low — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:03:15 +0800

Despite talks of bowing out of the hardware business altogether in August last year, HP shows a strong return to form, especially in the unveiling of the second generation Ultrabook lineup at their Global Influencer Summit held in Shanghai, China.