Google Thinking About Buying Yahoo

Google is exploring the possibility of helping to finance a possible deal by others to acquire Internet search company Yahoo, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on Saturday. Google Inc. has talked to at least two-private equity firms about potentially assisting them to finance a deal to buy Yahoo Inc.'s core business, according to the story, which cited a person familiar with the matter, and did not identify the source.

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"The Journal said Google and prospective partners have held early-stage discussions, but haven't assembled a formal proposal. The source said Google may not end up pursuing a bid. A spokeswoman for Mountain View, California-based Google declined to comment to The Associated Press. A spokeswoman for Sunnyvale, California-based Yahoo said the company doesn't comment "on rumor or speculation."

Thermaltake Announces Frio Advanced CPU Cooler

Thermaltake announced the Frio Advanced CPU cooler this morning, which is an updated version of the Frio and Frio OCK CPU Coolers that have already been on the market for some time. The original Thermaltake Frio CPU cooler came out in 2010 and it featured five 8mm heat pipes that attached to the base of the heatsink. We reviewed this cooler and found it to be fairly decent for when it was released. The new Thermaltake Advanced CPU cooler still has five heat pipes, but they directly touch the CPU and are just 6mm in diameter now. Thermaltake also changed the look of the cooler and added a larger 130mm fan. Thermaltake says the Frio Advanced CPU cooler can handle processors with up to 230W TDP.


Thermaltake Frio Advanced CPU Cooler



Unlike the traditional welding between the heat-pipe with the heat-sink which created extra welding points acting as heat collectors on the heat-sink, the Thermaltake Frio Advanced consolidated the most up-to-dated CPU cooler technology using mechanical assembling on the heat-pipe with the heat-sink which provides a precise and direct contact for flawless heat transmission from the CPU to the heat-sink. Plus, the 5 x 6 mm heat-pipes with direct touch to the CPU surface and high density aluminum fins allow larger surface area that not only increased heat conductivity but also grant for a better heat dissipation. Moreover, the Thermaltake has also incorporated the Pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique to control the speed of the Frio Advanced’s dual 13cm fans from 800~2000 RPM in favor of a smarter fan noise management for overclockers.

Official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Launch Trailer

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 comes out on 11/8/11 and is starting to get some buzz going around! Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 the most anticipated game in history? That's how it's labelled in this launch trailer that came out over the weekend from Activision.


The official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launch trailer. The best-selling franchise in Xbox 360 history is back. The definitive multiplayer experience returns bigger than ever. Special Ops co-op is reinvented with all-new survival mode

Kingston Turns USB Flash Drive into Active Storage Device

Kingston today announced urDrive, a free pre-loaded application available on a variety of its DataTraveler USB Flash drives. urDrive transforms USB drives from passive storage to engaged, active storage, allowing consumers to easily access and organize their personal files, photos, music, games and videos. A built-in photo viewer and MP3 player makes looking at pictures and listening to music easy. urDrive is available as a free, pre-loaded application on Kingston’s entry-level DataTraveler 101G2, 108 and 109 USB Flash drives, and soon on the DTIG3. These devices offer consumers a choice in design and capacity, from 4GB to 32GB.


Kingston urDrive
"USB drives have historically served as digital couriers, transporting data from one device to another. Kingston is taking the lead in transforming the way consumers interact with those devices,” said Craig Tilmont, urDrive business manager, Kingston. "urDrive enables consumers of all ages to make the USB Flash drive an interactive experience beyond just storing and transferring data between devices."

Intel Core i7-2700K Sandy Bridge 3.5 GHz CPU Review

Intel has finally launched the Intel Core i7 2700K Sandy Bridge processor! It wasn't a well kept secret that Intel was going to be releasing the Core i7-2700K processor this fall. The Intel Core i7 2700K first popped up on our radar last month when Intel listed the upcoming processor in a Material Declaration Data Sheets (MDDS) database that was publicly available on the Intel website. This CPU is interesting to us here at Legit Reviews as it is now the flagship Sandy Bridge CPU for the Intel LGA1155 platform. Intel didn't send these out to review sites for some reason, so we had to source one on our own.


Intel Core i7 2700K Processor

The Intel Core i7-2700K is clocked at 3.5 GHz, which is 100 MHz faster than the previous flagship model for socket 1155, the Core i7-2600K. Like the 2600K, the 2700K has a 95W TDP, an unlocked clock multiplier, 8 MB L3 cache, 4 CPU cores, and can execute up to 8 threads at once. If you have figured out that this processor launch is nothing more than a speed bump, then pat yourself on the back as that is what it is.  There are no new architecture differences here, so the only 'new' thing with this processor is a higher multiplier. With the 100Mhz increase we can expect to see right around a 3% performance increase over the 2600K.The Intel Core i7-2600K was unlocked, so many might argue that we already had a 2700K on the market. That said, Intel has priced the 2700K at $332 when bought in 1K quantities. This means that the Intel Core i7-2700K is priced $15 more than a Core i7-2600K.

Here is a look at the Intel Core i7-2700K processor sitting at an idle state on the desktop of our Windows 7 64-bit test system. Notice that the processor is only running at 1.6 GHz thanks to Intel's SpeedStep and low power state technologies.  This is key as it will have lower idle power consumption and generate less heat. The base clock of the processor is 100MHz and our motherboard is running the base clock at 99.8MHz, which isn't too far off from default. Notice that the  Core i7-2700K has 8MB of shared L3 cache and that each core has 64KB of dedicated L1 cache and 256KB of dedicated L2 cache. 

During regular use with all four cores under load the Intel Core i7 2700K can jump up to the rated clock frequency of 3.50GHz or 3.60GHz if Turbo mode is enabled. The screen shot above is of the Intel Core i7 2700K running at full load across all the available cores. This is a fully unlocked processor, so you can manually raise or lower the multiplier if you'd like to overclock the processor.

Operating System - Soul for Hardware

Functions of Operating System:
Like mentioned above Operating System does a lot of functions (internally) to maintain the computer systems stability. We can able to classify the functions into 4 categories.
  1. Memory Management
  2. Process Management
  3. Device Management
  4. File Management
(1) Memory Management:
Memory is one of the important parts as far as the computer is concerned. It is a temporary storage. The contents of the memory will be available as long as the power is switched on. When the power goes off the memory looses the contents available in it. Some people have the doubts regarding the difference between memory and storage. Memory is temporary whereas the storage is permanent. Storage retains its contents even though the power is switched off. OS performs the memory management by adopting various memory management algorithms. Its main objective is to manage multiple programs in the memory during their execution.

Example:

In the real time, black board can be regarded as a main memory. We can use chalk or marker to write contents in the black board. Once we are done, it can be erased and cleaned up, like the memory.
Paper can be regarded as storage. If we use ball point pen to write in the paper then the contents written in the paper remains for a long while. It is one of the real time examples for the storage.

(2) Process Management:

The central processing unit is the most important part of the computer. It is like a traffic controller. The control of the whole system is done with the help of CPU. The major function of the operating system is to maintain and manage central processing unit. OS uses various algorithms like LRU, FIFO to manage processes.

Example:

We can take traffic controller standing in a traffic signal as a good example for Process Management. The job of the traffic controller is to process all the traffic without any traffic jam or accident. Likewise the job of the process management is to process all the processes without any collision or deadlock.

(3) Device Management:

Device Management deals with Hard Disk which is the main storage as far as computer systems are concerned. In this the operating system plays a vital role in storing, manipulating, retrieving data from the Hard Disk. All these are attained by Operating System by using various Disk Scheduling Algorithms.

Example:

We can take store keeper in any normal stores as an example for Device Management. The job of the store keeper is to store the things which are given to him, whenever needed he picks up the things from where he kept and delivers to the customer. Likewise Device Management stores the data to the hard disk, and retrieves them as and when needed.

(4) File Management:

File Management deals with creating, manipulating, editing, modifying, deleting of files. Almost everybody who uses the computers for their work uses files. So it becomes one of the vital functions for Operating System to carry out these functions in an efficient and effective manner. The File Management does it effectively.

Example:

Take Clark or any Executives as example, their primary work will be to create and manipulate important files, Submit them to the high authorities as and when required. Likewise File Management manages files and returns to the user as and when needed. It uses several algorithms for storing and retrieving files from the storage.
All the functions which are mentioned above are core functions of an operating system, except these OS does many more functions. In a single word we can describe an Operating System as a “Supervisor” which supervises all the activities which occurs in any computer systems. Now a days Operating Systems are used in Robots, Cell Phones and many other areas. It delivers optimum service wherever it is used.

Umema Adil, Another Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) from Pakistan

Another feather in the cap – Umema Adil a 13 year old girl from Pakistan has been titled as world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in ASP.NET.



Pakistan already grasps two Microsoft Certified Professionals with ‘world’s youngest’ titles.
Arfa Karim at the age of 9 became World’s Youngest MCP and then Babar Iqbal – a 12 year old student got four world records as Youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) at the age 9 years, Youngest Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) at the age 9 years and Youngest Certified Web Professional Associate (CIWA) at age 10 years.
Umema Adil from Karachi has been certified as world’s youngest MCP at the age of 13 and she is certified in ASP.NET – programming language used to develop web-based applications.
This young talented student is now giving lectures on entrepreneurship and blogging and is determined to build a career of her own.
Apart from the field, she has been actively participating in extracurricular activities as well. She is excellent in naat recitation and has won a total of 60 certificates and shields till now, including four times the City District’s All Karachi Naat Competition; twice the All Sindh Naat Competition, All Pakistan Naat Competition and recently, Sindh Hamd-o-naat Award.

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Wireless recharging for mobile phones by 2012

Mobile phone users will be able to charge their devices wirelessly for the first time from 2012.



Fujitsu, the Japanese technology company, has created a system capable of simultaneously charging multiple portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras and laptop computers without the need for cable connections.
Electric cars users may also eventually be able to charge their vehicles wirelessly using the same technology according to Fujitsu, which unveiled a prototype system at an Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers conference at Osaka Prefecture University.
Claiming to be the world's first of its kind, the technology works on the basis of the transmission of electricity using magnetic fields between the charger and the electronic device.
The system enables wireless charging at distances of up to several metres, with the ultimate aim of installing public "charging spots" on the streets in order to enable easy charging around the clock.
Scientists at Fujitsu Laboratories are planning to commercially sell products incorporating the new wireless charging system as early as 2012 but did not disclose how much they would cost.

What is Siri??? And iPhone 4S



Siri. Your wish is its command.

Siri on iPhone 4S lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you talk. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean, and even talks back. Siri is so easy to use and does so much, you’ll keep finding more and more ways to use it.

It understands what you say.

Talk to Siri as you would to a person. Say something like “Tell my wife I’m running late.” “Remind me to call the vet.” “Any good burger joints around here?” Siri does what you say, finds the information you need, then answers you. It’s like you’re having a conversation with your iPhone.

It knows what you mean.

Siri not only understands what you say, it’s smart enough to know what you mean. So when you ask “Any good burger joints around here?” Siri will reply “I found a number of burger restaurants near you.” Then you can say “Hmm. How about tacos?” Siri remembers that you just asked about restaurants, so it will look for Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. And Siri is proactive, so it will question you until it finds what you’re looking for.

It helps you do the things you do every day.

Ask Siri to text your dad, remind you to call the dentist, or find directions, and it figures out which apps to use and who you’re talking about. It finds answers for you from the web through sources like Yelp and WolframAlpha. Using Location Services, it looks up where you live, where you work, and where you are. Then it gives you information and the best options based on your current location. From the details in your contacts, it knows your friends, family, boss, and coworkers. So you can tell Siri things like “Text Ryan I’m on my way” or “Remind me to make a dentist appointment when I get to work” or “Call a taxi” and it knows exactly what you mean and what to do.


It has so much to tell you.

When there’s something you need to do, just ask Siri to help you do it. Siri uses almost all the built-in apps on iPhone 4S. It writes and sends email messages and texts. It searches the web for anything you need to know. It plays the songs you want to hear. It gives you directions and shows you around. It places calls, schedules meetings, helps you remember, and wakes you up. In fact, ask Siri what it can do — it even speaks for itself.

iPhone 4S takes dictation.

Here’s another amazing way to get things done: just use your voice. Instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the keyboard. Then say what you want to say and iPhone listens. Tap Done, and iPhone converts your words into text. Use dictation to write messages, take notes, search the web, and more. Dictation also works with third-party apps, so you can update your Facebook status, tweet, or write and send Instagrams.


AMD FX-8150 Processor Review - Bulldozer Arrives

AMD Brings Bulldozer To The Yard

Today is a huge day in terms of significance for AMD, who just moments ago launched the first major redesign of their processor architecture since 2003. AMD has not been able to keep the new architecture much of a secret as the new 'Bulldozer' core architecture is widely known amongst enthusiasts and gamers. Another reason that so many people know about Bulldozer-based CPUs is because AMD already announced Valencia and Interlagos processors for the server market. Today is significant in the sense that AMD is launching the  first new Bulldozer-based desktop CPUs that are codenamed Zambezi and feature up to eight cores.

AMD FX Unlocked Logo

Bulldozer will be the first major redesign of AMD’s processor architecture since 2003, when AMD launched its Athlon 64/Opteron (K8) processors. Bulldozer features two 128-bit FMA-capable FPUs that can be combined into one 256-bit FPU. This design is accompanied by two integer cores each with 4 pipelines (the fetch/decode stage is shared). Bulldozer will also introduce shared L2 cache in the new architecture. A 16-core processor design would feature eight of these modules, but the operating system will recognize each module as two physical cores. The module, described as two cores, can be contrasted with a single Intel core with HyperThreading. The difference between the two approaches is that Bulldozer provides dedicated schedulers and integer units for each thread, whereas in Intel's core all threads must compete for available execution resources.


AMD FX CPU Die

The Bulldozer die is built by GlobalFoundaries using the 32nm DSL SOI (silicon-on-insulator) technology process and measures in at ~315mm2 in size with a transistor count of ~2 billion.


AMD FX Bulldozer Processor Lineup


The AMD Bulldozer lineup consists of seven high-end consumer desktop processors that are clearly aimed at performance minded individuals. This is made evident by the fact that the AMD FX CPU series does not feature an integrated GPU (unlike Llano and Ontario/Zacate), so you'll have to use discrete graphics with one of these processors.  The entire AMD FX CPU series is designed for use with socket AM3+ motherboards, so they will work best with 990FX, 990X and 970X chipsets by AMD. Older AM3 motherboards will also support the Zambezi FX processors after a BIOS update. AMD's new FX processor family consists of the following models: FX-4100, FX-B4150, the FX-4170, FX-6100, FX-8100, FX-8120 and FX-8150 The nomenclature of the AMD FX CPU series is fairly easy to remember. It is broken down into FX-81XX, FX-61XX and FX-41XX model groups, with the first number being the number of cores that the processor has. The second number is a '1' on all of the processors and that stands for single CPU socket configurations and then the final two numbers are to show how fast the processor clock speed is.


AMD FX Bulldozer Processor Lineup


AMD isn't launching the entire Bulldozer FX processor lineup today though as just four are being released. The first four FX CPU models that will be available are the 8-core FX-8150 and 8120, 6-core FX-6100 and the 4-core FX-4100. Pricing on these processors is fairly reasonable with prices starting at $115 for the FX-4100 and topping out at $245 for the FX-8150.


AMD FX-8150 Bulldozer Processor Idle


Although the AMD FX series of unlocked processors brings back the FX branding from a era when AMD was able to compete with any of Intel's processors that is not true for this generation. The flagship processor from this series is designed to compete with the Intel Core i5-2500K and the Core i7-2600K. AMD isn't going after the super high-end LGA1366 platforms here, which obviously means that when the Intel LGA2011 platform comes out with Sandy Bridge-E processors next month that Intel will once again dominate that market segment. That said, the AMD FX-8150 does stack up well on paper compared to the Intel Core i5/i7 series for the LGA1155 platform.


AMD FX and Intel Sandy Brige Lineup


AMD sent us this image of how their entire desktop processor lineup compares to what Intel is offering. The Intel LGA1366 platform is missing here as we'd expect to see the Intel Core i7-990X at the very top of the Intel processors. 


AMD FX-8150 Pricing Comparison Against Intel


AMD has for years been marketing themselves as being a cost effective platform for consumers.  Nothing has changed there as AMD still claims they offer equal, if not better gaming performance, on the FX-8150 when compared to the Intel Core i7-980X. Those readers that know how to overclock might laugh at a slide like this as you can buy an Intel Core i7-950 processor for $199 and overclock it and the platforms would be at the same cost.

The processor that AMD sent to Legit Reviews for testing is the FX-8150. This processor is priced at $245 and AMD said that it was priced to compete against the Intel Core i5-2500K. We feel this is a stretch as the Intel Core i5-2500K can be found for under $220 on PriceGrabber.com or $179.99 in-store at Micro Center. The Intel Core i7-2600K is priced at under $315 on PriceGrabber.com or $249.99 in-store at Micro Center. We'll let you determine which processors line up to what!

Wacom Introduces New Bamboo Pen Tablets

Wacom introduced three new entries into their popular Bamboo pen lineup. Updated software bundles and enhancements to Bamboo's pressure sensitive pens allow the user to create digital ink drawings and creative expressions by hand. The pen delivers precise input control and a true pen on paper feel delivering on Wacom's commitment to enhance the users' creative experience. Bamboo Connect, Bamboo Capture and Bamboo Create are offered at prices ranging from $79.95 to $199.95. They are available now at most consumer electronic stores and Amazon.com.
 
Wacom Bamboo Tablet

"Bamboo is all about offering choices to the end-user and giving them the creative freedom to work with their computer in a natural way," says Rick Peterson, Director of Consumer Products for Wacom Technology Services Corp. "With Bamboo, inspiration and expression become one, allowing people to explore computer input in ways they never thought possible."

Corsair Announces Hydro Series H40 and H70 CORE Liquid CPU Coolers

Corsair today announced two more Hydro Series CPU coolers to the companies popular water cooling product line. The new coolers are the Hydro Series H40 and the Hydro Series H70 CORE liquid CPU coolers. The Hydro Series H40 is Corsair's new entry-level $59 water cooler and is designed to provide effective and reliable liquid cooling at a price that's affordable for mainstream computer users. Like all Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, the H40 is a self contained, closed-loop system that comes pre-filled and never needs refilling. To help keep costs down the Corsair H40 features an aluminum base plate and uses a thin 120mm radiator.



Corsair Hydro Series H40

The new Hydro Series H70 CORE is based on Corsair's award-winning Hydro Series H70 and is provided without the fans so users can personalize their cooling performance. It is aimed at experienced PC performance enthusiasts who already have 120mm fans, or who otherwise wish to supply their own fans. The H70 CORE includes a 38mm double thick radiator and a copper base plate for superior cooling potential.



Corsair Hydro Series H70 CORE

The H40 and H70 CORE will be available in October from authorized Corsair retailers and etailers worldwide. The Hydro Series H40 has an MSRP in the United States of $59 USD, and the Hydro Series H70 CORE has an MSRP in the United States of $89 USD. You can see ten more images of the H40 and H70 CORE by following the link below to our forums.

"The Hydro Series helped revolutionize the liquid CPU cooling industry by providing the power of liquid cooling in self-contained, maintenance-free systems," said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of the Components Business Unit at Corsair. "As CPUs continue to get faster and hotter, liquid CPU cooling is going mainstream and the Hydro Series H40 is an excellent choice for adding liquid CPU cooling to basic desktop PCs. The Hydro Series H70 CORE was developed to meet the needs of customers who'd like to save money by purchasing a high-performance liquid CPU cooler and making use of the fans that they already have."

Adobe Flash Player 11 and Air 3 Bring 3D Gaming To The Internet

Adobe today announced Adobe Flash Player 11 and Adobe AIR 3 software is now available to download and install. As the game console for the Web, Flash Player 11 and AIR 3 allow game publishers to instantly deliver console-quality 2D and 3D games over the Internet to nearly all PCs and many other devices. The ability to do hardware acceleration for 2D and 3D graphics in Flash is huge, but don't forget the company also now supports Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound with this update.




Adobe Flash Platform


The video clip below shows Allen Ellison, Adobe Senior Platform Solutions Architect,demoing some cool Flash-based apps running across the Samsung Smart TV and other mobile devices, powered by Adobe AIR. You can download Adobe Flash Player 11 (v11.0.1.152) here for your desktop PC.

“With this milestone release Adobe pushes the envelope of what is possible on the Web with a typical PC and opens up a new world of immerse, high-performance gaming experiences,” said Danny Winokur, vice president and general manager of Platform, Adobe. “Flash offers the best way for content owners to deliver their most demanding experiences, including games, premium video and sophisticated data-driven apps, to all of their users, while HTML 5 tools such as Adobe Edge and Dreamweaver are ideal for building interactive Web pages, rich ads, branded micro sites and general-purpose mobile applications.”


Thermaltake Announces Water Cooled Chaser MK-I LCS PC Case


Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 

Thermaltake has around since 1999 and has been putting out cases, coolers, and power supplies for enthusiasts of all levels. Today we are looking at their newest addition to their case line up, the Galaxy Episode Chaser MK-1. It is what Thermaltake is calling “Extra Big ATX Tower.” Coming in at 22.4”, tall 9.3” wide, and 22.9” deep it's not the biggest case we have looked at, but it is larger than the average ATX full tower. With its size the Chaser MK-1 has room for CPU coolers up to 180mm tall and video cards up to 33cm or 13 inches in length. The Chaser MK-1 also has 8 expansion slots and a security lock for peripherals.
For cooling the Chaser MK-1 comes outfitted with 200mm Color Shift fans for front intake and top exhaust. There is also a 140mm rear exhaust, with room to add an additional 200mm top exhaust fan, 200mm side intake, and bottom 120mm intake. The top of the Chaser MK-1 can have the 200mm fans changed out for dual 120 or 140mm fans. You can also mount a dual 120mm radiator in the top.
Also in the top is a hard drive dock that can support both 2.5” and 3.5” hard drives. The front panel of the Chaser MK-1 also has two USB2.0 and two USB3.0 ports. Having USB3 on the front panel isn't too rare anymore; what makes the ports on the Chaser MK-1 rare is that they are internal USB connections. So no more running extension cables out the back of the case to the back of the motherboard. The downside is that if you don’t have a motherboard that supports internal USB3 connections then you can’t use the ports. On the other hand, you also have an excuse to upgrade your motherboard!
Features of the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1
  • Command Center – With Chaser MK-1’s fan controller onboard, gamer and enthusiasts can appreciate the convenience of adjusting the fan speed or lighting effect of the computer system.
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed – Tired of reaching to the back of the computer to connect a USB 3.0 device? Chaser MK-1 features latest USB 3.0 ports with internal header. Two USB 3.0 ports are conveniently located on the front of the case.
  • HDD Docking Station – By adapting the world’s best selling BlacX Docking Station concept into a computer case, users can now effortlessly transfer large volume of data without the need for a conventional external storage device. Simply insert any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive into the docking station and start enjoying hot-swap capability and blazing-fast transfer speed through SATA interface.
  • VGA TripleMax 33CM – All of today’s high-end and advanced graphic cards that are capable of delivering ultra-realistic, immersive and intense gaming experience have longer than usual form factor which means not all computer cases will fit them. Chaser MK-1 not only addresses this concern by supporting graphic cards up to 330mm in length, but also designed cooling surrounding the graphic card location to improve heat dissipation and reduce acoustic output.
  • CableClear Cable Management - Dramatically improves thermal efficiency of the computer system by ensuring power cables do not get in the way of airflow.
  • Enthusiast Water Cooling Ready - Spacious interior is only the bare minimum when it comes to water cooling. Chaser MK-1 features an innovative top removable panel that can be easily transformed to accommodate a high-efficiency 24cm radiator!
  • Combat Headset Holder – Headset holder designed into the case allows gamers to store their gaming headset easily and securely.
  • Heightened Foot Stands – High thermal efficiency case that addresses all common and uncommon issues. Heightened foot stands elevate the whole computer system enough to prevent rug or any other soft flooring material from blocking the air intake/exhaust found on the bottom of the case.
Specifications for the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1
  • Case Type: Full Tower
  • Model No.: VN300M1W2N
  • Material: SECC
  • Front Bezel Material: Combination of plastic and high air flow mesh
  • Color
    • Interior: Black
    • Exterior: Black
  • Side Panel: Swivel Door with Transparent Window
  • Motherboard Support
    • 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)
    • 12” x 9.6” (ATX)
  • Motherboard Tray: No
  • 5.25" Drive Bay 4 Ext.
  • 3.5" Drive Bay By using 5.25" to 3.5" Converter
  • Int. 3.5" Drive Bay: 6
  • Expansion Slots: 8
  • Front I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, eSATA connector x 1, MIC & Speaker (support AC’97 & HD Audio)
  • Cooling System
    • Front (Intake): 200 x 200 x 30 mm Colorshift fan x 1 (600~800rpm,13~15dBA) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
    • Rear (Exhaust): 140 x 140 x 25 mm TurboFan, 1000rpm, 16dBA or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)
    • Top (Exhaust): 200 x 200 x 30 mm Colorshift fan x 1 (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA); 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1 (optional) or 140 x 140 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
    • Bottom (Intake): 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional) Side (Intake): 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1 (optional)
  • Liquid Cooling Capable: Yes
  • Liquid Cooling Embedded: No
  • Power Supply Supported: Standard ATX PSI Power Supply
  • Power Supply Included: No
  • Dimension (H*W*D) 567.9 x 237.0 x 581.6 mm (22.4 x 9.3 x 22.9 inch)
  • Net Weight: 12.3 kg (27.1 lb)
  • Security Lock: for peripherals only
  • Application: Suitable for gaming, enthusiast, DIY and modding

Nokia N9 MeeGo Smartphone

The Nokia N9, designed for people who appreciate exceptional design and craftsmanship as well as the latest smartphone technology, has begun shipping to customers and stores. The Nokia N9 introduces an innovative new design where the home key is replaced by a simple gesture: a swipe. Whenever you're in an application, swiping from the edge of the display takes you home. Pretty slick, but is that going to make people run out and buy a new phone? The specs of the N9 include a 3.9 inch (854 x 480) AMOLED display which is made from scratch-resistant curved glass, 1GHz OMAP3630 processor, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5 mm headphone jack, microSD card slot and an 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera with auto-focus and HD video recording. Forget swipe! The feature that looks amazing on this phone is the 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera! The Nokia N9 will be available in three colors - black, cyan, and magenta with storage options to accommodate plenty of content: 16GB and 64GB. 


Nokia N9 
 
"Since we announced the Nokia N9 in June this year, the feedback that it has gotten from discerning and avidsmartphone users across the world has been nothing short of fantastic," said Ilari Nurmi, Vice President of Marketing, Nokia. "With the innovations in industrial design, user interface, and the Qt developer experience, the Nokia N9 sets the bar for how natural technology can feel, and represents the first in a number of products from Nokia that will be brought to life in similar fashion."

YouTube Announces Space Lab - Get Your Experiment in Space

YouTube and Lenovo, in cooperation with Space Adventures and space agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has announced YouTube Space Lab, a worldwide initiative that challenges 14-18 year-old students to design a science experiment that can be performed in space. The two winning experiments will be conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and live streamed on YouTube. Space Lab is part of YouTube’s larger commitment to highlighting and providing access to the wealth of educational content available on YouTube as well as Lenovo’s focus on equipping students with 21st century skills via information technology. Students may submit a two-minute video now through Dec. 7, 2011.



“As a company committed to the next generation of scientists, YouTube launched Space Lab to allow ordinary students the extraordinary opportunity of having their experiment carried out in space,” said Zahaan Bharmal, Google’s Head of Marketing Operations, Europe, Middle East, and Africa and the man behind the idea for Space Lab. “The Space Lab channel will serve as a home base on YouTube for creating, sharing, and discovering the best space and science-related videos in the world. Our goal is to encourage students to explore the world of science, earthbound and beyond, by first accessing YouTube, and ultimately space.”