Category: PC & Linux

HP added 11 new models utilizing the AMDs latest Vision technology, AMDs long-awaited hybrid CPU / GPU finally gone official today and HP is introduced the laptops with Accelerated Processing Powers. The Pavilion dv (dv4, dv6, dv7) and g (g4, g6, g7) series are both getting in on action, with the dv models getting Beats Audio and CoolSense as justifications for pricing. The ProBook laptops of both b (6465b, 6565b) and s (4535s, 4435s, and 4436s) are also getting A-series processor options. Pricing starts at $600 on the dv series and $450 for g series expected to ship in July, while ProBook models prices start at $519 and will arrive on June 27th. For more details read the press release

According to Sophos, the security company, the net is rife with a new threat on the block. It approaches the users as a genuine Microsoft update, the main difference is being that it is not. It is actually a fake anti-virus rounding up in the grab of Microsoft update, and successful in luring users into trap. These days the criminals uses to convince users to believe that the fake anti-virus that they are being asked to download indeed a genuine update from Microsoft. The update pops-up only when the users are using Mozilla Firefox on Windows, those familiar with Microsoft updates, the genuine ones know they happen only on Windows Explorer. Sophos also stated that the users should comply with such security updates unless they have duly checked its Adobe, Microsoft, or Sophos themselves.

The new look of LG P330 is pretty clear that this one is hitting well, it got NVIDIA GT 555m, 13.3-incher with Sandy Bridge class Core i7. It looks quite good on its magnesium and aluminum suit, and not gets lost to sharing into the IPS panel. It weighs about 3.6 pounds, check out the spec sheet of it below and it will hit the retailers this September.

Zebronics well known for computer accessories, the company now got a new wireless keyboard and mouse, Wireless Companion 2. The keyboard and mouse looks pretty decent. The keyboard is powered by 2 AAA batteries and mouse uses a single AAA battery. The keyboard also had 13 multimedia keys and various shortcuts. The wireless combo can be connected to a PC through the Bluetooth dongle given along with it. It is powered with Smart Power Management to help increase the battery life of the devices.

After the success of Farmvile, EA now has sent the Sims on to Facebook. The game will be so called Sims Social, it will now allow players to create their Sim, build a bachelor pad or dream house and spark friendships. The tags are play with friends, play with life. EA has not given more about the title. The Sims copies sold out more than 100 million copies worldwide, making the biggest-selling in the PC history. According to EA, Sims Social is set to release on this summer. Hit on the source link for Sims Facebook page.

Samsung announces the first consumer 30nm DDR3 DRAM now. The average consumer stuck with that again 40nm one. You can now snatch up some of Sammys latest tech in the form of two and four GB DDR3 1600 sticks for both laptops and desktops. Samsung claims that its new RAM modules are 2/3 more energy efficient than more common 60nm chips and 20 percent faster than own 40nm ones. The solo and dual packs will be hitting the retailers starting less than $30. For more details read the press release.

If you have bought a Corsair 120GB Force Series 3 with product code CSSD-F120GB3-BK, than you need to know this particular drive is subject to recall due to stability issues. Sweclockers has reported rumors that the other SSDs might also be affected, but manufacturers denied it. So it is only very specific Corsair drive that is being recalled. Backup your data and hit on the source link for instructions from Corsair.

Sony announced a new Vaio L all-in-one desktop series, the system plays television features a 24-inch 3D multi-touch display, a Blu-ray player, a built-in touch controls, 1080p HD playback, USB 3.0, and HDMI port, and you can plug in your PS3 into the thing. The new system will be hitting the market on July 13th. The device is priced at $1,420, it includes a wireless keyboard and mouse, and a pair of active shutter 3D glasses. For more details read the press release.

ASUS UBB powered monitor 24-inch with a single cable and USB 3.0s extra current and bandwidth. The LED monitor is 16.5mm thick, 1080p with 2ms response time and has a 10000000:1 contrast ratio. Some extras have to be thrown overboard to bring the power consumption down. There are no additional USB or audio ports, webcam, card reader, or ability to daisy-chain.

Microsofts new wireless keyboard and mouse spies with full AES 128-bit encryption on over-the-air data improvement from the old wireless models have proven easy pickings for hacker types. You can get this Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 for $40. But the protection from more common threats like Shandong phishmongers is not guaranteed, it will take up security loop holes in your other peripherals.

The Eee PC 1001PXD, 1011PX and 1015PX are about to get the Ubuntu configurations. The famous netbook line running Xandros, these Ubuntu loaded machines could help Linux to reach a larger audience. The representatives are now pitting the new netbooks against Windows powered machines, telling the Inquirer that Ubuntu is competing with Microsoft, not other Linux Distributions. Are these trios of ASUS Atom netbooks enough to win the war on Windows?

The third iteration of Linux Kernel Version 3.0.0-rc1 comes 15 years after 2.0 first hit the web and brings driver support for Microsoft Kinect a move that should have visions of sugar plum fairies dancing in hackers heads. It also includes its code optimized for AMDs Fusion and Intels Ivy and Sandy Bridge silicon, and updated graphics drivers. Trovalds is pointed out this new release is an evolutionary change and the big three oh is all about moving into a third decade of distribution, not about overhauling OS. More work to be done for refinement, but curious users can grab the latest Linux at source link below