Will Samsung eventually have their day in the sun

Today however, it looks like that trend might be about to change. The Federal U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washingtonruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider the sales ban against Samsungs Galaxy Tab 10.1, a decision given in favor of Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker a while back.

The injunction was originally put in place ahead of a month-long trial that pitted Apple against Samsung in a closely watched legal battle that ended with a huge win for Apple last month on many of its patent violation claims. Among some of the claims was that Samsung had copied functionality from their vertible iPad line.

The jury eventually found that Samsung had not violated the patent which was the basis for the tablet injunction and Samsung argued the sales ban should be lifted. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh said she could not act because Samsung had already appealed.

In its ruling on Friday, the ruling allows Koh to now consider the issue.

This little ray of hope for Samsung comes just one month before the South Korean corporation is expected to unveil the second generation of one of its most successful devices, the stylus-equipped Note. The ruling also limited the amount of mobile devices Samsung could introduce into the US market, which had a lot of carriers and retail locations wondering about the upcoming holiday tech sales season.

US Carrier AT&T is just one of the carriers looking to beef up its holiday offerings with several Samsung products, including the Note 2. Verizon Wireless already carries several iterations of Samsungs Android-based phones, and with the lifting of the ban, could see a lot more Samsung products making their way into the holiday sales figures for carriers that are counting on gadget filled product lines to bring in customers.

PNY Quadro FX4800 amp; FX5800 Cards Available

PNY Technologies announces the availability of two new graphics boards: NVIDIA Quadro FX4800 and Quadro FX5800. These boards offer advanced features to allow massive datasets to be viewed beyond traditional 3D enabling professionals to make fast and accurate decisions.

Offering up to 240 CUDA™ programmable parallel cores (192 cores for the Quadro FX4800) and the industries first 4GB of graphics memory (1,5GB for the Quadro FX4800), the Quadro FX5800 graphics card is ideally suited for oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, styling and design, and scientific visualisation. Other advanced features of the Quadro FX5800 graphics card include:

Real-time Visualisation of Large Data Sets – Equipped with 1.5 GB and 4GB graphics memory, the Quadro Fx4800 and Quadro FX5800 have the capacity to process large textures and frames in real time while providing fill rates of 38 billion texels per second and geometry performance of 300 million triangles per second.
Increased Image Quality - A 128-bit precision graphic pipeline and 32x FSAA for better image clarity and quality.

Ultra-high Colour Fidelity and Resolutions – Dual 10-bit display ports delivering a colour palette of over a billion colours, orders of magnitude greater than previous generations of graphics cards. Also included is a single dual-link digital display connector for ultra-high resolution panels of up to 3840 x 2400 at 24Hz.

High-performance Visualisation - A CUDA parallel computing processor architecture exposed through a C language environment and tool suite. In combination with high-performance visualisation, CUDA unleashes new capabilities to solve highly complex challenges such as real-time ray tracing, video encoding and interactive volume rendering.

The new NVIDIA Quadro FX4800 and NVIDIA Quadro FX5800 are available through PNY channel partners: integrators, distributors and VARs in EMEA at recommended selling price of:

NVIDIA Quadro FX4800 by PNY: 1569€ VAT exc.
NVIDIA Quadro FX5800 by PNY: 2859€ VAT exc.

PNY Technologies is the exclusive NVIDIA Quadro partner for Americas, Europe, Africa and Middle East. All products in the NVIDIA Quadro by PNY series come with a three-year warranty. For additional information, visit PNY Technologies web site at www.pny.eu/quadro.

The Daily VR-Zone News Summary - 21 January 2011

Hardware news:

Zalman Z9 Plus Computer Case Review

Description: The Z9 Plus computer case aims to please with attractive features at an attractive price. Zalman has included such features as a 2 channel fan controller and temperature display built into the 4 USB front I/O panel. The Z9 Plus supports up to 7 system fans, as well as up to 290mm video cards for your convenience.

Cooler Master HAF 912 Plus Review

Description: With the HAF 912 Plus Cooler Master shows a steel midi-tower that comes with a lot of useful features as well as a decent design. Also the manufacturing quality is on a good level. About a lot of other things we will write on the following pages.

Xigmatek Aegir heatsink review

Description: The Aegir is a high-end tower cooler based on the developed D.L.H.D.T. (Double Layer with Heat-pipe Direct Touch) structure. With its two 8mm and two 6mm Heat-pipes on the H.D.T. Base and the two 6mm Heat-pipes on the 2nd layer, it is launched as a “World Exclusive Technology Cooler” but also outstanding and great performance.

Antec unleashes Six Hundred V2 Gaming PC chassis

Description: Antec has announced the Six Hundred V2, adding on to its family of gaming chassis. Measuring 491mm x 212mm x 492mm and weighing 6.9kg, Antec has added several nifty features such as a built-in 2.5" hot swap hard drive caddy , a cable management compartment etc, distinguishing it significantly from competitors.

NVIDIA Maxwell to be part of Project Denver

Description: NVIDIA's biggest announcement at CES 2011 was undoubtedly Project Denver - NVIDIA's own "Fusion" product. Tegra General Manager, Mike Rayfield, has revealed that NVIDIA's Maxwell generation of GPUs will be used for the first end-product for Project Denver, in an interview with Hexus.

AMD's CEO got the push to improve profitability

Description: DIRK MEYER was not forced out of his job as AMD's CEO because he lost the plot on devising a mobile strategy, as the company's leadership even now doesn't seem all that bothered about it.

Consumer Electronics and Software news:

HTC Wildfire and Legend get Android 2.2 Froyo update

Description: It is official. Android 2.2 Froyo update is now available for HTC Wildfire and HTC Legend smartphones. Well, for HTC Legend owners, the update has already been available in December last month, but if you haven't updated it yet, you should.

No money to own the Galaxy? Get a Cherry instead

Description: If you fancy an Android-powered tablet that has the raw computing horsepower and hardware to go up toe to toe against Samsung's popular (and overpowered) Galaxy Tab, China may just be the best place to be for the upcoming holidays.

ESET Releases ESET Mobile Security Business Edition BETA for Public Testing

Description: ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection announces the release of ESET Mobile Security Business Edition BETA for public testing. Built for Smartphones and Pocket-PCs running Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems, it delivers unparalleled data security and protection against emerging threats.

Report: Google Prepping Groupon Competitor

Description: If you can't join 'em, beat 'em? More than a month after merger talks between Groupon and Google reportedly dissolved, the search giant is now prepping its own deals site, dubbed Google Offers, according to Mashable.

Apple tightens the screws on iPhone 4

Description: In line with its infamous philosophy of maintaining absolute control over its products, sources said U.S. Apple stores are replacing screws on iPhone 4s brought for servicing with tamper-proof screws to prevent anyone else from opening the device.

Gaming news:

Sony holds PlayStation Fest at Cineleisure in Singapore

Description: Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong (SCEH) held the PlayStation Fest at Cineleisure in Singapore, running today and tomorrow, which showcase the upcoming PlayStation Move and 3D titles this year.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D First Look

Description: Walking around the show floor at Nintendo's Amsterdam showcase it's clear that the quality of 3D is going to vary wildly, and Konami's efforts are near the head of the pack. Pro Evolution Soccer 3D has depth, clarity and some crisp visuals borrowed from the series' mainline, and the demo did its best to flaunt its achievements to the hilt.

- The Daily VR-Zone News Summary - 20 January 2011

- The Daily VR-Zone News Summary - 19 January 2011

OCZ Offers Mini-PCIe SSD For Netbooks

OCZ today unveiled their first miniPCI-Express SSD Series for netbooks in 16 or 32GB capacity and will be available in both SATA and PATA interfaces. Notebook upgraders can choose either the SATA version that delivers 110 MB/s read and 51 MB/s write speed, or the PATA upgrade that features a 45MB/sec read and 35MB/sec write speeds. It is compatible with the Windows XP, Vista®, and 7, and Mac OSX 10 and above.

Official Press Release :

OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled their first miniPCI-Express Solid State Drive (SSD) Series, the affordable flash-based storage option to significantly increase the capacity for netbooks. For on the go computing professionals and students looking for an ideal storage upgrade on their ultra-portable platforms, the OCZ miniPCI-E SSD is the cost effective alternative to traditional standard storage drives as a reliable upgrade on mobile systems.

Offering your notebook the benefits of flash-based technology, The OCZ miniPCI-E delivers the reliability and silent operation of SSDs in a smaller form factor, and will be available in both SATA and PATA interfaces. Notebook upgraders can choose either the SATA version that delivers a fast 110 MB/s read and 51 MB/s write speed, or the PATA upgrade that features a maximum 45MB/sec read and 35MB/sec write speeds. Ideal for energy-efficient mobile computing to extend battery life by lowering power consumption, inproving access time, and providing an alternative to conventional hard disc drives, the OCZ miniPCI-E drive offers not only superior shock resistance but also quiet operation whether at home or on-the-go.

Compatible with the Windows XP, Vista®, and 7, and Mac OSX 10 and above, the OCZ miniPCI-E is an excellent upgrade to expand the storage capability of your netbook with ample capacities of 16GB and 32GB. All OCZ miniPCI-E drives come backed a two year warranty and OCZ’s exemplary service and support.

For more information on the OCZ miniPCI-Express SSD (SATA), please visit our product page here.

For more information on the OCZ miniPCI-Express SSD (PATA), please visit our product page here.

Motorola Mobility stays separate from Google

Google paid $12.9 billion for Motorola Mobility last month, and after countless hurdles to get approval from regulators Google announced they intend to keep Motorola Mobility as its own entity.

“Its important it stays on its own battlefield. We are not integrating Motorola with Google, we’re making sure it has everything it needs to win in its own space. You shouldn’t expect full integration of the two companies,” Google’s Chief Finance Officer, Patrick Pichette, said.

Although Google owns Motorola Mobility, there will not be a “Googlerola” brand in the near future. Google now has access to a portfolio of 17,000 patents, which will give Google a competitive edge in the smartphone and tablet market. Combine the patents and a mobile R&D department with Google’s thriving Android OS and the world has a smartphone/tablet conglomerate.

Eric Schmidt, Google’s Chairman, affirms that the Motorola Mobility purchase is to help Google further its ideals of modernity through the acquisition of Motorola Mobility’s “products…people…[and] innovation.”

“We bought Motorola for the sum of the patents, the products, the people, the innovation,” he says.

It is unknown how Google intends to wedge itself into Motorola Mobility’s structure, but as it stands Motorola Mobility will make its own product and consumers will continue to have “Motorola” devices instead of “Googlerola” devices.

Source: yahoo.com

JVC Introduces 46-inch 3D LCD Monitor

Cant wait to get yourself a 3D LCD monitor ? JVC had introduced theirlatest GD-463D10, a 3D full HD Monitor.

Selling at US$9153 suggestedretailprice, this lovely display will offer flicker-free 3D image Specs-wise, this display is only 39mm thin. Offering an acceptable 2000:1contrast ratio, its 46 inch display offers a wide viewing angle permitting stunning off-axis 3D viewing.

JVC's GD-463D10 will have three HDMI input terminals are compatible with standard HD video signals and input signals in line-by-line or side-by-side format can be displayed as 3D images (50i and 60i for side-by-side format only).

Microsoft wants your help to kill Internet Explorer 6

When Windows XP was first released, it brought with it a browser that many considered was fairly up-to-date and standards-compliant for its time. Yes, Internet Explorer 6 in its heyday brought many improvements over its predecessor, such as improved support for CSS, DHTML, inline frames and integration with its MSN Messenger. In fact, so popular was IE6 that it was able to achieve a market share of 90% during the XP days.

Unfortunately, it is clear IE6 is no longer capable of meeting the needs of todays Internet users, thanks to issues such as security holes and near non-existent support for modern web standards. As a result, Microsoft has started a little campaign in the hopes of getting tech-savvy users to discourage the use of the ancient browser among their circle of friends. Internet, meet the IE6 Countdown webpage.

Microsofts goal is simple enough: to lower the existing market share od IE6 down to an almost non-existant 1%. And to achieve that, it needs the help of the Internet community to spread the message that IE6 is an antique browser that should not be used anymore due to its lack of support for modern web standards. Users who wish to join Microsoft in its noble cause can follow the instructions available on the website to help make the Internet a better place.

And just so you know, 4.4% of Singapores online community still makes use of IE6. If you know of any friends who are still on that relic of a web browser, lets just say that Microsoft has presented you with your chance to do your good deed for the day. If you need a little help in getting your message across the not-so-IT-savvy peers, perhaps this little comic might be of assistance.

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Source: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Countdown