February 14th. A date that could land you a date or have you searching for one. With less than a week to go, here's HardwareZone's quick gift guide for the geeks at heart to all the amorous couples and forever alone singles out there to take on the challenges of Saint Valentine's Day.
Reporting from Nikon HQ, we hear directly from the company about the new D800 DSLR camera and 12 new Coolpix digital compact cameras. Why 36MP for the new DSLR, and why 12 new Coolpix compacts? Plus, our first-hands on with the D800 with pictures.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 8 hours 19 min ago
With data rates of 300Mbps, the RT-N15U can be wall-mounted, and houses a USB port, which allows it to support an entire host of applications and functions including an AIO printer and a FTP server.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 8 hours 28 min ago
Adopting quad-speed frame sequential display technology which is able to minimize crosstalk distortion, the 3D Display offers a high contrast of 5000:1 and wide viewing angle of 176 degrees.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 9 hours 26 min ago
Constructed to accommodate to space restricted work zones, the Elite 361 Mini-Tower chassis can be positioned horizontally or vertically.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 9 hours 39 min ago
AMD shared its roadmap for the next two years last week on its Financial Analyst Day. Acknowledging Intel's dominance in the desktop CPU market, AMD has its sights set on the flourishing mobile segment.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 9 hours 39 min ago
The Nokia Belle software update will be available progressively in Singapore from 8 February for Nokia C6-01, C7, E6, E7, N8 and X7, and users can update their devices for free via PC on Nokia Suite.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 10 hours 54 min ago
The upcoming Android 2.3 LG Optimus Vu is said to feature a 5-inch IPS panel, GSMArena reports.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 11 hours 28 min ago
Same specs, same design, with a different color scheme. Motorola's slim Android smartphone, the Motorola Razr, now comes with a white variant. The Razr White gets the same price tag of S$888, and will be available starting 10 Feb in Singapore from M1, StarHub and SingTel.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 13 hours 54 min ago
With a bright F4.0 maximum aperture, its focusing ring and front/rear joints are protected by interlocking seals that shrug off dust and moisture, even when you're shooting under rainy conditions.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 13 hours 59 min ago
Most of us have been wondering when the second most preferred browser on the Internet (Chrome of course) would appear on Google's other baby, Android. Well we can stop wondering, because Chrome Beta has just appeared on the Android Market.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 14 hours 21 min ago
One of the most commonly recognizable features of the Windows OS over more than a decade has been the Start Button and Menu. Microsoft has made the radical decision to ditch both for the upcoming Windows 8.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 14 hours 39 min ago
Olympus Imaging Corporation is developing two new interchangeable lens units for Micro Four Thirds system cameras. These lenses will be launched in the summer of 2012. Prices have not been confirmed.
The OM-D EM-5 is a new, gorgeous, retro-tastic Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. It is the first from Olympus to come with an electronic viewfinder, and is aimed at enthusiasts who want a serious MFT option. We managed to score some personal time with an early prototype, hit the link for pictures galore.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 16 hours 8 min ago
Besides the upcoming P700 and P-880 Android smartphones, LG also has a mid-range Windows Phone, the Miracle planned for a possible launch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012.
Nikon has refreshed its line-up with a bang with the D800 that features a jaw-dropping 36.3-megapixel full-frame sensor. Join us as we explore what's new on this D700 successor.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 30 hours 41 min ago
Codenamed Cherryville, the Intel SSD 520 Series - Intel's most robust consumer SSD to date - delivers up to 80,000 maximum 4K random write IOPS and up to 50,000 4K random read IOPS, setting new industry performance benchmarks.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 31 hours 23 min ago
The lightweight 4GB ICD-TX50 easily slots and clips onto a shirt pocket, records in either linear PCM or MP3 format, has a microSD card slot, and allows for a full hour of recording on a quick three minute charge.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 33 hours 33 min ago
Epson today launched two enterprise A3 laser printers along with two workforce business inkjets, all designed for business users.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 38 hours 3 min ago
Nokia's first Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 800, was launched in three colors: black, cyan and magenta. A fourth color has been revealed, showcasing the Lumia 800 in a pure, white polycarbonate design.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 8 hours 19 min ago
With data rates of 300Mbps, the RT-N15U can be wall-mounted, and houses a USB port, which allows it to support an entire host of applications and functions including an AIO printer and a FTP server.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 8 hours 28 min ago
Adopting quad-speed frame sequential display technology which is able to minimize crosstalk distortion, the 3D Display offers a high contrast of 5000:1 and wide viewing angle of 176 degrees.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 9 hours 26 min ago
Constructed to accommodate to space restricted work zones, the Elite 361 Mini-Tower chassis can be positioned horizontally or vertically.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 9 hours 39 min ago
AMD shared its roadmap for the next two years last week on its Financial Analyst Day. Acknowledging Intel's dominance in the desktop CPU market, AMD has its sights set on the flourishing mobile segment.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 9 hours 39 min ago
The Nokia Belle software update will be available progressively in Singapore from 8 February for Nokia C6-01, C7, E6, E7, N8 and X7, and users can update their devices for free via PC on Nokia Suite.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 10 hours 54 min ago
The upcoming Android 2.3 LG Optimus Vu is said to feature a 5-inch IPS panel, GSMArena reports.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 11 hours 28 min ago
Same specs, same design, with a different color scheme. Motorola's slim Android smartphone, the Motorola Razr, now comes with a white variant. The Razr White gets the same price tag of S$888, and will be available starting 10 Feb in Singapore from M1, StarHub and SingTel.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 13 hours 54 min ago
With a bright F4.0 maximum aperture, its focusing ring and front/rear joints are protected by interlocking seals that shrug off dust and moisture, even when you're shooting under rainy conditions.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 13 hours 59 min ago
Most of us have been wondering when the second most preferred browser on the Internet (Chrome of course) would appear on Google's other baby, Android. Well we can stop wondering, because Chrome Beta has just appeared on the Android Market.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 14 hours 21 min ago
One of the most commonly recognizable features of the Windows OS over more than a decade has been the Start Button and Menu. Microsoft has made the radical decision to ditch both for the upcoming Windows 8.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 14 hours 39 min ago
Olympus Imaging Corporation is developing two new interchangeable lens units for Micro Four Thirds system cameras. These lenses will be launched in the summer of 2012. Prices have not been confirmed.
NEWS / 08 Feb 2012 / 16 hours 8 min ago
Besides the upcoming P700 and P-880 Android smartphones, LG also has a mid-range Windows Phone, the Miracle planned for a possible launch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 30 hours 41 min ago
Codenamed Cherryville, the Intel SSD 520 Series - Intel's most robust consumer SSD to date - delivers up to 80,000 maximum 4K random write IOPS and up to 50,000 4K random read IOPS, setting new industry performance benchmarks.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 31 hours 23 min ago
The lightweight 4GB ICD-TX50 easily slots and clips onto a shirt pocket, records in either linear PCM or MP3 format, has a microSD card slot, and allows for a full hour of recording on a quick three minute charge.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 33 hours 33 min ago
Epson today launched two enterprise A3 laser printers along with two workforce business inkjets, all designed for business users.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 38 hours 3 min ago
Nokia's first Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 800, was launched in three colors: black, cyan and magenta. A fourth color has been revealed, showcasing the Lumia 800 in a pure, white polycarbonate design.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 38 hours 28 min ago
Good news for those looking to get an Ultrabook. PC manufacturers in the US are reducing prices of the current batch of Ultrabooks to make way for the second wave of Ultrabooks poised to hit the market.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 38 hours 44 min ago
Google and Facebook, said Monday they have removed allegedly offensive material on their Indian sites as part of a court case deemed as a test for Internet censorship and control.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 38 hours 47 min ago
Encased in metallic silver brushed aluminum chassis, the 14-inch Ultrabook incorporates the Hi-Speed Start Technology which allows the U840 to power and run in a matter of seconds while its USB Sleep & Charge technology gives users the option to charge their smartphones even while the system is powered down.
NEWS / 07 Feb 2012 / 38 hours 57 min ago
One of the largest Bit Torrent search engines BTJunkie has decided to voluntarily shut down operations permanently, before it draws the wrath of the government and copyright holders. Smart move?
February 14th. A date that could land you a date or have you searching for one. With less than a week to go, here's HardwareZone's quick gift guide for the geeks at heart to all the amorous couples and forever alone singles out there to take on the challenges of Saint Valentine's Day.
Reporting from Nikon HQ, we hear directly from the company about the new D800 DSLR camera and 12 new Coolpix digital compact cameras. Why 36MP for the new DSLR, and why 12 new Coolpix compacts? Plus, our first-hands on with the D800 with pictures.
The OM-D EM-5 is a new, gorgeous, retro-tastic Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. It is the first from Olympus to come with an electronic viewfinder, and is aimed at enthusiasts who want a serious MFT option. We managed to score some personal time with an early prototype, hit the link for pictures galore.
Nikon has refreshed its line-up with a bang with the D800 that features a jaw-dropping 36.3-megapixel full-frame sensor. Join us as we explore what's new on this D700 successor.
With competitors releasing media players that feature integrated Wi-Fi to enable easier access to online services, A.C. Ryan has sought to set the bar higher with their latest offering, the Veolo. A curious amalgamation of media player and the Android OS, we explore if this concept could take off and what Veolo offers.
The successor to the first Xoom, the new Motorola Xoom 2 (3G) comes in a lighter and thinner package with enhanced features such as a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, a splash guard coating and special flattened edges for easier handling. While it seems to have came out a bit too late, read on to see how it fares with the competition.
Building on the success of its first Transformer, ASUS announced the world's first quad-core Android tablet, the Eee Pad Transformer Prime. Can its blazing fast processor and sleek 8.3mm metallic spun finish design bring ASUS to greater heights? Let's find out.
When fashion meets technology, what do you get? The third collaboration between LG and Prada, a smartphone designed for the fashion senses. How does the Prada Phone by LG 3.0 fare with bumped up specs that includes a dual-core 1GHz processor and Google Android 2.3 running the show? Here's the verdict.
The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) platform serves to deliver a refined and unified user experience for Android phones and tablets. While we have seen ICS in action on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, little is known about ICS on tablets. Here's a quick look at how ICS runs on an Android tablet.
Designed to make navigating Windows 7 a breeze, the Microsoft Touch Mouse reminds us of Apple's Mighty Mouse at first sight. Looks aside, will the Touch Mouse fulfill our expectations of it? Read on to find out.
Choosing a smartphone isn't as easy as ABC and that's where our buying guide comes in handy. Learn about the latest mobile operating systems, be aware of the accompanying telco plans that are catered for various needs. Let us help you find the right combination of hardware, software and user experience in the HardwareZone Smartphone Buying Guide Essentials!
Reminiscing about the days when choosing a handphone is pretty much a cut-and-dried affair? Well, this guide might help you ease into choosing the one and only smartphone for you. We present some of the finer points of choosing a smartphone in HardwareZone's Smartphone Buying Guide Essentials.
A Samsung smartphone recently arrived in our test labs with the name tag Galaxy S Advance. Labeled with the model number GT-I9070, is this the rumored Galaxy S II relative described by several reports that have been circulating since last year?
While Ricoh may not be as famous as Canon or Panasonic in the compact camera market, its latest premium compact model the GR Digital IV offers good build quality with a fast F1.9 lens. Join us as we put it through our tests and see what makes this camera stand out.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is no ordinary phone - it is dust proof and water resistant. You can operate the phone even when the screen or your fingers are wet. Here's our quick take on the fitness-orientated Android smartphone.
Can Panasonic top the plasma race once again with its latest successor to the Viera VT20? Bestowed with a new Infinite Black Pro 2 panel and the now familiar Viera Connect platform for internet lovers, we took the VT30 out for a good spin to see if it's able to retain its crown as king of the PDPs.
If you consider yourself a gamer, you've to be serious about the keyboard you use. Here, we assess if the Cherry MX black switches-equipped Rosewill RK-9000BL lives up to the rising standards of mechanical keyboards.
The original Galaxy Tab was a hit due to its portability and top notch functionality. Samsung ups the ante this time with the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, which sports a speedy 1.2GHz dual-core processor and Android Honeycomb 3.2. How does it fare against the stiffening competition? Let's find out.
The Dell XPS 13 made a special appearance in the labs of HardwareZone today thanks to Dell, and we managed to get a brief hands-on with a pre-production unit that is very close to the retail version. First impressions count, and we must say we're fairly impressed with it. Read to find out more.
The newer Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is a toned down version of its keyboard-equipped phone for those looking for an affordable, fuss-free smartphone. Find out more about this petite device from our evaluation after the jump.
Yesterday, the New York Times published a comprehensive and damning report on the ill treatment of Chinese factory workers who make Apple products. But who's really to blame?
Once in a while, a friend will ask me which digital compact camera she should get. One request I often hear is for a compact camera that takes "good shots at night." It's hard to answer that question, because taking good photographs at night isn't just a matter of which camera you shoot with, but also how you shoot using the camera.
As we usher in 2012, we round up the year with the best products to remember for 2011, memorable moments of working in HardwareZone with a short video reel, and a few nifty updates to our new revamped HardwareZone portal. Happy New Year folks!
2011 wasn't a good year for camera companies, as production was hammered by the twin disasters of the tsunami in Japan and the floods in Thailand. But even though they were beaten they were not bowed, and a few gems still managed to make their way into our hands. Time to look back, reflect and rediscover my favorite cameras of 2011.
Santa has come earlier to unveil the refreshed HardwareZone.com. We share with you what the updated site brings to the table and the functional enhancements that have been integrated since the last revamp.
After being called out on not giving Windows Phone 7 apps a fair try, I went back and lived another week with the OS, this time with apps recommended by our HardwareZone community. Have my opinions changed?
Profit margins are dwindling throughout the HDTV landscape, as the rivalry between top-tier brands shows no sign of abating as we speak. Can TV makers cope with the mini crisis at hand?
The editorial team thought it'd be fun for entrenched mobile OS users to try out other OSes for the first time. As a three-year iOS veteran, I volunteered to switch to Windows Phone 7 - this is what happened.
Is iOS more user-friendly? Is Android more superior? Will these questions solve the mystery of life?
Before you purchase a tablet, what goes through your consideration? Does the hardware matter, and which particular hardware is your highest priority? Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet, priced at US$199, is perhaps a tablet worth considering.
It used to be that the Last Mile dictates the final leg of communications between the service provider and the consumer. What about the Last Stretch?
Nikon recently announced the new Nikon 1 system of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Wondering what's Nikon thinking, releasing a small sensor camera to compete with others of its class? There's more to just that, so here's some info to better understand the Nikon 1 system.
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-behind-scenes-nikon-1
Let's face it, the computing scene hasn't really been as exciting as smartphones and tablets have been in the last couple of years. Consequently, retail stores specializing in desktop systems and notebooks are also affected. Perhaps store owners have to start thinking about the shopping experience for consumers. Would a concept store experience work?
Lots of people think that to upgrade from a compact camera and get better looking pictures you need to move up to a DSLR. But a DSLR might not be for you. That’s because every camera comes with pros and cons. And understanding what you need versus what you’re willing to suffer will help you make a better choice.
Comex 2011 was much more than your usual quarterly tech event. In fact this could have been the best tech show ever with several key highlights for consumers, including the biggest PlayTest event ever! This recap should put things into perspective.
The issue of net neutrality is one of paramount importance. With the all pervasive nature of the web and its exceptional proliferation it is no wonder that corporations will seek to profit. However, everyone must realize that the net draws its strengths from the fact that it provides a neutral platform for one and all.
While we mourn over the demise of webOS, there's still some compelling reasons for you to buy the HP TouchPad (which should see a price revision) when it's selling at Comex 2011.
Who knew phone locater and security apps could become life-saving tools as my other half found out the hard way by misplacing her phone - overseas! As they say, prevention is better than cure and that's the point I hope to drive in this blog.
LCDs, LEDs, plasma, 720p, 1080i. What's a common mortal to do when an old TV set kicks the bucket?
With BlackBerry partnering 7digital in launching the new Music Store app in Singapore, the spotlight is yet again on the viability of digital music stores here. We have seen brands come and go with their respective offerings. How do recent developments in the mobile scene affect consumers' adoption of such services?
