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Toshiba Excite Write - Putting Tegra 4 to Good Use

Leo Boon Yeow — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:36:42 +0800

The Toshiba Excite Write is one of the first tablets revealed to have the latest NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor. It assists to enable lower stylus input latency, which means writing with the Excite Write's Wacom powered digitizer is an extremely smooth experience. Check out our quick video to get acquainted with it.

RugGear Apex RG 960 - Testing the Toughness of its Display

Sidney Wong — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:22:11 +0800

RugGear claims that its Apex RG960 smartphone is the world's toughest Android-powered smartphone. We put it to the test by using its display to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Hit the link to find out if the RugGear Apex RG960 passed the test.

PC Show 2013 - The Latest Gadgets & Deals!

Leo Boon Yeow — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:28:44 +0800

The PC Show is here again and this time it's held at the Singapore Expo. We've scoured the show floor for some of the latest gadgets it has to offer, just so you don't have to! Here are 10 products that you've got to check out.

First Looks: ASUS VivoMouse Mouse/Trackpad Hybrid

Ng Chong Seng — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:05:02 +0800

Here's a quick demo of the ASUS VivoMouse, the world's first combined mouse and touchpad input device. Operating like a standard wireless optical mouse, the circular touchpad also supports Windows 8 gestures.

Demo: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Design Platform with Stylus Support

Team HardwareZone — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:10:49 +0800

At Computex 2013, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang personally demoed to us on a reference tablet how Tegra 4 can aid in stylus input (even with a basic capacitive stylus) - and believe us, it's impressive. Check out the video to see it in action.

First Production Unit of NVIDIA Shield Demoed

Team HardwareZone — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:42:54 +0800

The NVIDIA Shield is a Tegra 4-powered portable handheld gaming device with a 5-inch 720p multi-touch display. It runs the Android Jelly Bean OS, has Wi-Fi support, and touts a console-grade controller. We saw the first production unit of the device at Computex, and here's the video.

First Looks: Acer Iconia W3

Team HardwareZone — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:33:47 +0800

Powered by an Intel Atom Z2760 dual-core 1.8GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, the Acer Iconia W3 is the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet. The display has a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels.

First Looks: ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10

Ng Chong Seng — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:18:51 +0800

As its name suggests, the ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 has a 10-inch, full HD, IPS display. Running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, it's powered by an Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core 1.6GHz processor, and comes with 2GB RAM. It's available in either 16 or 32GB storage options.

First Looks: ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7

Ng Chong Seng — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:10:06 +0800

The ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 is positioned as a value tablet for mobile entertainment. Running Android 4.2, it has a 7-inch IPS display, 5MP rear and 1.2MP front-facing cameras, and weights just 302g.

ASUS Introduces 6-inch Fonepad Note at Computex 2013

Ng Chong Seng — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 21:16:57 +0800

At Computex today, ASUS unveiled the Fonepad Note FHD 6, a 6-inch, 1080p device that runs on an Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core 1.6GHz processor and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Like its 7-inch sibling, it comes with voice call capability. There's also a stylus that tucks into a silo at the rear of the device.

Preview of the new Olympus Pen E-P5

Alvin Soon — Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0800

Olympus' brand new mirrorless camera, the Pen E-5, packs quite a punch with its solid specs and retro good looks. Check out some of its new features in our preview video.

A Quick Guide to Using Chromebooks and the Chrome OS

Leo Boon Yeow — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:52:05 +0800

Chromebooks are essentially thin and light notebooks that are built to run the Chrome OS. While Chrome OS is similar to the Chrome browser you're familiar with, it also differs slightly in terms of usage. Here's a short video that will help you get acquainted with what you can expect out of a Chrome OS.

A HardwareZone PlayTest Event - Smart AV for Your Home

Vijay Anand — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:29:31 +0800

HardwareZone and Home & Decor tag-teamed to bring our members a special PlayTest event that focused on planning and setting up their own home entertainment system area. Held at Mudian, a custom furniture design specialist and with support from ASUS, Panasonic and Yamaha, check out the video highlights of our event!

Preview: HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Sony Xperia Z

Sidney Wong — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:49:14 +0800

The HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z are the three most anticipated Android smartphones this year. Where does each phone stand? Join us as we check them out.

Preview: The Pocket Friendly Canon PowerShot N

Alvin Soon — Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:49:09 +0800

The Canon PowerShot N is a tiny Wi-Fi compact camera built around a tilting touch-screen and has no shutter button. Hit the link and check out a quick preview of how it functions.

Dr. Geoff Nicholson, the "Father of Post-it Notes", on 3M & Innovation

Alvin Soon — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:42:05 +0800

The father of Post-it notes talks to HardwareZone TV on innovation and why Post-it notes are yellow.

More NVIDIA Project Shield Hands-on Demos

Wong Chung Wee — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:14:01 +0800

Following the first public demo at CES 2013, At GTC 2013, we managed to film a quick demonstration on the streaming of the Need for Speed: Most Wanted PC game from a GeForce GTX 680-based system to a Project Shield unit. For PC gamers, this could be your next companion device.

The Secrets Behind Tech Awards 2013 - A Case of the Missing Award Trophies

Vijay Anand — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:00:45 +0800

You've seen our Tech Awards 2013 results and event highlights, but do you know what went behind the scenes? Almost at the brink of canceling the event, find out what troubles the team went through to uncover the missing award trophies in this mini 'movie trilogy'!

The HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards 2013

Vijay Anand — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:21:03 +0800

Successfully concluded on the 27th February, the fourth edition of the industry's premier Tech Awards event took on a different direction with a touch of the Oscars. The event took place at the Joyden Hall at Bugis+ where 77 awards were given out comprising of both Readers' Choice and Editor's Choice awards. Here, then, are the video highlights of the event.

HardwareZone PlayTest Event with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX Titan

Vijay Anand — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:52:53 +0800

On the evening of 5th March, we teamed up with NVIDIA and its partners to showcase the GeForce GTX Titan to our community, the most powerful single GPU graphics card to-date, while the HWZ team shared insights on optimal in-game settings. Here's a quick video to sum up the event.