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Archive for July 2009

Acer, Microsoft, Intel and Villman opens Gaming Zone

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 26, 2009

The country’s leading computer providers Acer, Microsoft, Intel and Villman Computers teamed up to open the country’s first high-end ‘Gaming Zone’. Located at the SM Cyberzone North Edsa, all 40 Acer computers are powered by Intel Core i7 and running Windows 7 RC1.
Acer Philippines general manager Manuel Wong said the gaming zone [...]

Sony will soon include touchscreen functionality to a range of Vaio laptops – plus the upcoming Vaio W laptop will also be integrating PlayStation Network functionality.
Integration with the PlayStation Network will bring movies and TV shows directly to Vaio laptops and netbooks.

Samsung reports record second-quarter profit

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 26, 2009

Samsung Electronics Co. reported a 5.2% rise in profit for the second quarter on 16% growth in sales driven primarily by improved performance in semiconductor and telecom business segments. Handsets shipments in the quarter rose 14%. Further, the South Korean conglomerate said it projects 5% sequential growth in telecom market demand in the third quarter. [...]

Nokia N86 – Nokia’s first 8 megapixel camera

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 26, 2009

Nokia has announced their latest high profile mobile device the Nokia N86. The highlight of this phone is the 8 megapixel digital camera. This is the first phone from Nokia to feature such a high quality camera.
N86 features technologies like mechanical shutter and Automatic Motion Blur Reduction for better image quality. The [...]

LG Electronics Posts Record Profit

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 26, 2009

LG Electronics announced that its second-quarter net profit surged 62 percent to a record high of more than 1 trillion won despite the global economic gloom.
LG earned 1.15 trillion won ($921 million) in the three months ended June 30. Its net profit remained at 707 billion won a year ago.
Sales in the April-June quarter [...]

Samsung Announces Availability of Mondi Device

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 23, 2009

Samsung recently made available the Samsung Mondi SWD-m100, which runs Windows Mobile and sports WiMax, a 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen, and a sliding keyboard.
It is part of an emerging class: the Mobile Internet Device. This means it is a portable computer bigger than a phone but smaller than a laptop with an emphasis on mobile Web, [...]

Fujifilm officially launch what it’s claimed is the world’s first compact camera capable of snapping both still pictures and films in 3D – the Fujiflim FinePix Real 3D W1.
The secret to the 10Mp FinePix Real 3D W1’s ability to capture 3D content lies in its dual CCD sensors. These replicate the work of human eyes [...]

Intel appeals European Union’s $1.45 billion fine

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 23, 2009

Intel Corp. filed an appeal challenging the $1.45 billion fine imposed by the European Union related to antitrust allegations brought against the chip giant.
Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said Intel has formally appealed the fine imposed in May by the European Union, which accused Intel of abusing its dominant market position against Advanced Micro Devices.

EMC Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 23, 2009

EMC Corporation reported second-quarter 2009 revenue of $3.26 billion, an increase of 3% sequentially and second-quarter GAAP net income attributable to EMC of $205.2 million, an increase of 6% sequentially.
A continued focus on its technology leadership, global sales and service execution and achieving maximum operating efficiencies contributed to EMC’s sequential revenue and profit growth.
EMC [...]

Ericsson bids to acquire Nortel Wireless Assets

Posted by: ADMIN on: July 23, 2009

Ericsson has offered a $730-million bid for Nortel’s wireless network division. Ericsson officially joined the auction for the Nortel division after Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and private equity firm MatlinPatterson Global Advisers (via its affiliate, MPAM Wireless) have already submitted advance bids for Nortel’s CDMA and LTE (Long Term Evolution) assets.
NSN bid $650 million [...]