http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone Trunks 2009-11-21T05:57:47Z http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/hwm/2009/11/18/Hardware-Hands-on-with-the-GT-240 <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/11/ea0b963d06.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p><p>Nvidia finally rounds up its 200 series with the GT 240. We were fortunate enough to get our hands on one of the higher end GT 240 cards out there and got a pretty good score off of 3DMark06. For more info and testing check it out in our latest issue of HWM.</p><p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/11/3d442ef632.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p> PC Hardware HWM 2009-11-18T18:38:08Z trojanshark http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/hwm/2009/11/11/Events-Microsoft-Hardware-launches-Bluetooth-Keyboard-720p-webcam-and-Cheaper-Bluetrack-mice <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/11/7963bc6727.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p><p>Microsoft Hardware recently held a Spicy launch for some new stuff. While Bluetrack mice have been on the market for quite some time, Microsoft Hardware are now launching more affordable Bluetrack mice targeted at the consumer market. Other stuff launched includes a Bluetooth ultra-thin keyboard and numeric keypad combo as well as a 720p webcam that works great in low-light conditions (notebook screen light only). For a full report on the event and the products released check it out in our latest issue of HWM.</p> Gadgets PC Hardware Events HWM 2009-11-11T09:40:29Z trojanshark http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/consumer_electronics/2009/11/09/Science-Engineer-Turns-Cellphone-Into-Microscope <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" /><title></title><meta content="OpenOffice.org 3.1 (Win32)" name="GENERATOR" /><style type="text/css"> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" /><title></title><meta content="OpenOffice.org 3.1 (Win32)" name="GENERATOR" /><style type="text/css"> </style> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/11/1c45de6933.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Taking out the bulk from microscopes and allowing doctors in rural areas to quickly and correctly identify life-threatening diseases such as tuberculosis, or malaria and even dengue, an engineer has created and adapted a cellphone to substitute. Even more impressive is the fact that he has used only USD10 worth of off the shelf-hardware. Dr. Aydogan Ozcan, an assistant professor of electrical engineering has created the devices, founding a company called Microskia to commercialize the technology. More in-depth information <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/business/08novel.html?_r=1" target="_blank">here</a></p> <br /><p>&nbsp;</p> General Gadgets Consumer Electronics 2009-11-09T10:48:31Z zerotau http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/hwm/2009/11/04/Events-Logitech-shows-off-new-Darkfield-mice <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/11/d7172ff16b.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>After someone else&#39;s rather feeble attempt at blue laser mice that they said could track on glass, we were pleasantly surprised by Logitech&#39;s new Darkfield line of high-performance mice. The Darkfield mice utilize a new dual laser technology that allows it to track on thick glass and other reflective surfaces with ease. For those who still don&#39;t know about Logitech&#39;s Unifying Micro USB receiver check out the teeny tiny USB receiver in the picture. Check out the full report in our latest issue of HWM (December 2009). </p> Gadgets Events HWM 2009-11-04T17:07:20Z trojanshark http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/www/2009/10/20/Randoms-Windows-Live-Fail <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/10/a0cf1f94a3.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Just when you thought Vista was bad....this was taken yesterday!!!</p> Software WWW 2009-10-20T10:32:01Z zerotau http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/gaming/2009/10/16/Gaming-250GB-PS3-Slim-Landing-in-US-Early-November <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/10/44f89e905e.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p><p>Starting November 3rd, North American gamers (and fellow parallel importers) will be able to pick up the new PS3 Slim system with a 250GB built-in hard drive for USD349.99 (approximately RM1,178). The functionality and form factor of the 250GB PlayStation 3 Slim remains identical to the previously launched 120GB model, while the larger hard disk capacity offers even more room to store your PSN downloads, videos, music and photos. </p> Gaming 2009-10-16T10:31:04Z Onigirisan http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/hwm/2009/10/14/Hardware-Apolco-s-Powerline-Networking <p>&nbsp;<img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/10/c7e347e318.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>We just got our hands on Apolco&#39;s Powerline Networking kit. Featuring two plug and play plugs in a single kit, these PLC bridge/adapters let you connect two computers in a network via your power line. Offering 85Mbps speeds (better than wireless G at 54Mbps) the device is very easy to use. For a full review on the kit check out our latest issue of HWM. </p> General Gadgets PC Hardware HWM 2009-10-14T11:59:21Z trojanshark http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/hwm/2009/10/07/Hardware-Even-better-Apolco-micro-projector <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/10/c32242f259.jpg" border="0" />&nbsp;</p><p>We&#39;ve tested quite a few Apolco micro projectors to date, however the Apolco Mobile Media Projector is so far the best one to date. From what we&#39;ve seen so far, the tiny LED powered micro projector can handle 60&quot; displays, has pretty good built-in sound and now even has a rechargable and removable battery. For a full review on the projector check out our latest issue of HWM.&nbsp; </p> General Gadgets HWM 2009-10-07T14:34:10Z trojanshark http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/www/2009/10/05/Online-An-Unfortunate-Name <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/10/b88cc6708a.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Found while we were browsing for some free iPhone apps, we unfortunately stumbled upon the River Oaks Baptist School app. While the name itself is innocent, the robbing title of the app is true about education and its increasing cost =D </p> Software WWW 2009-10-05T11:07:48Z zerotau http://www.hardwarezone.com/ourvoice/blog/the-zone/future_tech/2009/09/28/Videos-OLED-Technology-Explained-By-MIT <p><img src="http://images.hardwarezone.com/upload/files/2009/09/b0d36c719d.jpg" border="0" />MIT has made a great video explaining how OLED technology actually works; by using a pickle! Maybe science teachers and lecturers may&nbsp;take advantage of educational material such as this, something that we lack, at least when we were still in school. Props to Professor Vladimir Bulovic for the video!</p><p>Watch it <a href="http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/3175" target="_blank">here </a></p><p>You can even download it in .mov format <a href="http://www.viddler.com/explore/mittechtv/videos/6622.mov" target="_blank">here</a> </p> WWW Future Tech 2009-09-28T10:43:08Z zerotau