Archive for the ‘Desktops’ Category
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Norton 360 Multi-Device is a security software suite that protects Windows and Mac desktops and notebooks, as well as Android and iOS tablets and smartphones from Cyber-criminals.
A one-year subscription of S$118.99 includes licenses for the software to be installed on five devices (regardless of users).
Norton 360 Multi-Device works on Windows PCs, Macs, Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.
Many people today possess multiple devices – a home desktop computer, a notebook, a tablet and a smartphone.
And we use all these to access the Web for online activities – surfing, banking, social networking etc – which opens our devices and us to cyber-criminals out there in the Wild Wild Web.
Main user interface for Norton 360 Multi-Device showing the main functionalities for Security, Identity, Backup and Tuneup.
Our personal information and passwords could be stolen, as well as confidential work documents, even our identity.
It is therefore paramount to safeguard our devices and ourselves when going online.
Norton 360 Multi-Device scans your disks, programs and even your Facebook Wall.
It can be a quite a hassle to evaluate, install, and manage different security software on individual devices separately.
Norton 360 Multi-Device offers a one-stop security solution for users to protect up to five different devices with a single one-year license.
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Tags:mobile, Norton, online, security, Symantec
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
The Norton Cybercrime Report 2012 showed an increase in new forms of cybercrime, such as those found on social networks and mobile devices, as cybercriminals focused their efforts on these increasingly popular platforms.
New forms of Cybercrime are targeting online activities accessed via notebooks, tablets and smartphones.
It is no surprise that 2013 promises to be the same – with mobile adware, or “madware”, with can expose location details and contact information, increasing by a significant number.
Use a comprehensive security solution
such as Norton 360 Multi-Device, which provides remote lock or remote wipe capabilities that can prevent unwanted access to your personal details and contact information in the event that your mobile device is lost or stolen.
Such madware, which sneaks onto a user’s device when they download an app, has increased by 210 percent over the past nine months, a clear sign that cybercriminals are attempting to exploit the many mobile devices that consumers are using to access the Internet.
To protect ourselves from online mobile threats, here are three best practices to ensure that our personal details and information do not fall into the hands of those that might misuse them.
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Tags:mobile, Norton, online, security, Symantec
Posted in Desktops, Gadgets, Howtos, Norton, Notebooks, Phones, Reference, Software, Study, Tablets | 2 Comments »
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
The DocuPrint M255 z is a four-in-one multifunction machine that prints (monochrome laser), copies, scans (with OCR), and faxes.
Targeted towards small businesses or the home office, it is priced at S$399 (incl. GST).
Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M255 z S-LED Multifunction Desktop Printer (RRP:S$399).
I used the DocuPrint M255 z for two weeks and found it to be easy to set up, churned out good print quality, and felt faster than its specs suggested.
Physical dimensions
W x D x H:
420 x 398 x 365mm
Although it’s labelled a desktop printer, it does take up the better half of a regular work desk – but that’s no surprise since it’s a multifunction machine that not only prints, but copies, scans and faxes as well.
It’s no bulkier than other office multifunction laser printers that I’ve used from other makes.
The control panel looks busy with plenty of buttons. Once you get the hang of it, the user-interface is actually quite easy to use.
The DocuPrint M255 z is able to print double-sided, saving much time and paper cost. Most importantly to me, that makes it all the more environmentally friendly.
Main specs
- Print speed: 30 ppm
- Print res: 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Copy res: 600 x 600 dpi
- Fax res: 400 x 400 dpi
- Wireless connectivity
- Duplex printing
- Powerful 295 MHz processor
The printer has a fixed drum feature that means that there is only one consumable to replace, further keeping the cost of ownership down.
Print resolution is 1,200 x 1,200 dpi and I had no complaints with the print quality – be it text documents or black-and-white printouts of graphics, illustrations, and photos in black-and-white.
A toner save mode provides the option of using uses less toner per page. Although the printout was slightly fainter, I found that the printout was still crisp, sharp and readable.
One might not even notice the difference if not told that toner save mode is used.
My say:
Designed for small and home offices (SOHOs), the affordable S$399 DocuPrint M255 z churns out good print quality while keeping the cost of ownership affordable for the budget conscious who don’t want to compromise on print quality.
Print speed is up to 30 pages per minute but it certainly feels much faster – at least compared with what I’m used to. It’s like the machines sucks in paper from the feeder and spits it out almost instantaneously, albeit rather vehemently.
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Tags:copy, DocuPrint, fax, Fuji Xerox, inkjets, laser, multi-function, print, printers, reviews, scan
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Friday, January 18th, 2013
The Samsung Mobile PIN in Singapore is the first such store in Asia after the concept’s launch at the London Olympics in 2012.
Samsung celebrity ambassadors – Olivia Ong and SKarf were at the launch event.
Samsung Mobile PIN at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 18 January to 12 March 2013. Photo from Samsung.
The Samsung Mobile PIN is at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza and showcases Samsung’s latest mobile devices including the GALAXY Note II LTE, GALAXY Note 10.1 LTE, GALAXY S III LTE and GALAXY Camera.
K-Pop girl group SKarf are celebrity ambassadors for Samsung. Photo from Samsung.
Visitors can get their hands on the devices while attendants introduce features to them in an interactive experience.
Olivia Ong was another celebrity ambassador for Samsung that was present at the launch of the Mobile PIN.
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Tags:sales, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd., The Samsung Mobile PIN will challenge consumers to discover and re-think how we can use technology to enable us to live in a world without barriers or walls, Vice President, ” said Stanley Goh
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Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
The Transformer AiO PC runs on Windows 8 and has an integral Android tablet that can be detached, while the Qube Google TV media streamer is an entertainment device with voice search and motion control.
Also unveiled were two premium monitors and a pocket router.
ASUS has unveiled a number of new innovative products during CES 2013.
The Transformer AiO has an 18.4-inch display that doubles as a standalone tablet.
Asus is also showcasing for CES 2013 its other recently launched products.
- ASUS Transformer Book
- ASUS Taichi
- ASUS Zenbook Touch
- ASUS VivoBook
The two monitors are the PA249Q ProArt and VG248QE Fast Gaming monitors, while the WL-330NUL Pocket Router is the world’s smallest router that gives easy wireless connectivity to travelers.
In fact, the pocket router would have been exactly what I needed during my recent trip to Japan because the super-thin Ultrabook that I’d brought along didn’t have an Ethernet port and some hotel rooms had wired Internet access but no Wi-Fi.
Below are more details of the new gizmos.
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Tags:AIO, Asus, convertibles, desktops, Google, launch, Microsoft, monitors, notebooks, Qube, routers, tablets, TAICHI, transformers, TV, VivoBook, Windows, Windows 8, Zenbook
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
The new Republic of Gamers gaming desktop PCs from ASUS ship with the latest Windows 8 loaded and the quad-core Intel Core i7-3770K processor with Turbo Gear offers one-click overclock without rebooting.
The DEFCON light of the ASUS TYTAN ROG CG8480 changes from blue to red when overclocked.
Launched in October, the ROG CG8480 (S$2,250 without monitor) is a fully loaded gaming machine packed with superb performance.
The rear of the ROG CG8480.
The overclocked performance was stable throughout the time that I tried out the gaming desktop.
In particular, I like the subtle lighting which changes from the usual blue to red when the machine is overclocked.
The full 4-core CPU can be instantly overclocked – without rebooting – to hit a top speed of 4.2 GHz in Turbo Gear extreme mode. The other 2 speed modes are the startup Startup mode at 3.8GHz and Turbo Gear mode at 4.0GHz.
Gameplay was smooth with the 16GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB GDDR5 graphics card, which is capable of supporting up to four monitors (I set up mine with two), with the option to game in NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround for selected models.
The 128GB SATA3 SSD makes data access so much faster than generic hard disk drives. It can support up to 6TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive (7200RPM).
What I like is there’re plenty of sockets/ports in front and at the rear of the ROG CG8480.
Cooling was efficient with its well-ventilated chassis and airflow. Check out the detailed tech specs of the ASUS TYTAN ROG CG8480 gaming desktop PC here.
ASUS claims that the Xonar Phoebus audio card powered by ROG Command technology can deliver up to 50% ambient noise reduction. I found the audio sounded terrific with the Dolby surround enhancements.
Superb performance at an affordable price-tag, just right for the avid gamer who doesn’t have the time, or finds it too tiresome to build his gaming desktop from scratch.
Other new models in the ROG line of gaming desktop PCs include the CG8890 and CG8580.
Tags:Asus, computers, desktop, gaming, ROG, TYTAN, Windows, Windows 8
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
HP will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 6 Booths 6B01 and 6E10 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP desktops, All-in-One computers, notebooks, tablets, and notebook-tablet transformers. (Caution: Large 2MB PDF file)
The much anticipated HP ENVY X2 is now available at a special pre-order price of $1,099 (U.P $1,199)
Other HP computers to check out include the HP ENVY 4 TouchSmart Ultrabook, HP Pavilion Sleekbook, as well as the HP ENVY 23” and 20” AiO PCs.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP printers. (Caution: Large 2MB PDF file)
Also check out HP’s printers, such as the HP LaserJet Pro 200 M276nw Color MFP and the HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One printer.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP printer supplies, including ink, toner and paper.
My favourite is the HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One printer, which is equipped with HP’s wireless direct printing featureand allows users to print from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device, such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers without the need for network or internet connections.
Click to view or download SITEX 2012 promotions for HP accessories including mouse, keyboards, headsets, speakers, bags and webcams; as well as software.
Tags:AIOs, computers, desktops, EXPO, HP, ink, inkjet, IT exhibition, laserjet, notebooks, paper, printers, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 accessories, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 printers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, toner, transformers, ultrabooks
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Lenovo will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 5 Booth 5C40 (Courts), and Hall 6 Booths 6C30 (Harvey Norman) and 6D30 & 6F18 (Newstead) in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Lenovo promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: Large 7MB PDF file with 6 pages)
Check out Lenovo’s promotional offers for tablets, notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, and accessories.
Windows 8 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga Ultrabook-tablet convertible
These include the IdeaPad G480 laptop and the recently launched Windows 8 Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Ultrabook-tablet convertible, and ThinkPad Twist S230u convertible.
My favourite is the Yoga.
Accessories include wireless mouse, speakers, headphones/headsets, USB hubs, and accessories for ThinkPads and IdeaPads.
Tags:AIOs, computers, convertibles, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, Lenovo, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, ultrabooks
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
ASUS will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 5 (Booths 5A18, 5B10 & 5B40) and Hall 6 (Booths 6C01, 6C10, 6D30 & 6E30) in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download ASUS promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: Large 13MB PDF file with 20 pages)
Check out ASUS’ promotional offers for tablets, notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, Alienware gaming machines, and monitors.
ASUS ROG – built for gamers.
These include the slew of recently-launched Windows 8 computers such as the ASUS TAICHI Ultrabook-tablet convertible, Transformer Book, ZENBOOK, VivoBook, VivoTab, All-in-One PCs.
My favourite is the ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) gaming desktop PCs which are debuting in Singapore during SITEX 2012.
There’s also the innovative PadFone 2 smartphone-tablet hybrid.
Tags:AIOs, Asus, computers, convertibles, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, monitors, notebooks, promotions, ROG, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, tablets, transformers, ultrabooks
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
Dell will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 6, Booth 6D01 in the Singapore EXPO.
Click to view or download Dell promotions (flyer 1) for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 3MB jpeg file)
Check out Dell’s promotional offers for notebooks, ultrabooks, convertibles, AIOs, desktops, Alienware gaming machines, and monitors.
Click to view or download Dell promotions (flyer 2) for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 3MB jpeg file)
My favourite is the XPS 12 convertible, with its innovative screen that can be swiveled to become either regular Ultrabook or a tablet computer.
Tags:AIOs, Alienware, computers, DELL, desktops, EXPO, IT exhibition, monitors, notebooks, promotions, Singapore, SITEX, SITEX 2012, SITEX 2012 AV, SITEX 2012 computers, SITEX 2012 smartphones and tablets, ultrabooks
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