NGOHQ.com - 6,57,58 http://www.ngohq.com/ NGOHQ.com is your latest news source for hardware, graphics, gaming, software, reviews, downloads, drivers, demos and more. en Mon, 20 May 2013 02:29:38 GMT vBulletin 10 http://www.ngohq.com/images/en/misc/rss.jpg NGOHQ.com - 6,57,58 http://www.ngohq.com/ Ex-AMD Employees at Nvidia Barred From Revealing Trade Secrets http://www.ngohq.com/news/23536-ex-amd-employees-at-nvidia-barred-from-revealing-trade-secrets.html Sun, 19 May 2013 02:55:28 GMT AMD won a court order barring ex-employees who went to Nvidia from disclosing trade secrets or soliciting former colleagues to join them. US District Judge Timothy Hillman said in his order that AMD may win its lawsuit claiming misappropriation of confidential information, according to a filing... AMD won a court order barring ex-employees who went to Nvidia from disclosing trade secrets or soliciting former colleagues to join them. US District Judge Timothy Hillman said in his order that AMD may win its lawsuit claiming misappropriation of confidential information, according to a filing last week in Boston.

AMD accused ex-employees of taking sensitive company documents when they went to work for Nvidia. The former employees transferred more than 100,000 files pertaining to AMD's graphics unit business in the days before their departure, AMD said in its complaint filed in January. The employees also allegedly recruited other AMD workers to leave the company.

"The circumstantial evidence presented by AMD is compelling. They all made copies of confidential AMD information before leaving AMD, retained that information, and immediately began working at a significant competitor. AMD therefore has a reasonable likelihood of success on the merits with regard to its claims for misappropriation of trade secrets." said Hillman in his order.

Source: BusinessWeek ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23536-ex-amd-employees-at-nvidia-barred-from-revealing-trade-secrets.html UltraDefrag 6.0.2 http://www.ngohq.com/news/23535-ultradefrag-6-0-2-a.html Sun, 19 May 2013 02:43:53 GMT UltraDefrag is a powerful open source defragmentation tool for the Windows platform. It can defragment any system files including registry hives and paging file. Also one of the main goals of UltraDefrag is doing the job as fast and reliable as possible. It is very fast, because defragmentation is... UltraDefrag is a powerful open source defragmentation tool for the Windows platform. It can defragment any system files including registry hives and paging file. Also one of the main goals of UltraDefrag is doing the job as fast and reliable as possible. It is very fast, because defragmentation is done by a kernel-mode driver. UltraDefrag comes with three interfaces: graphical, console and native.

Changes:
• Explorer context menu handler now uses a sub-menu on Windows 7 and above.
• Handbook now includes a FAQ entry about how to set up optimization to work similar as in version 5.
• Updated translations.

Download: UltraDefrag 6.0.2 ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23535-ultradefrag-6-0-2-a.html Transcend Launches MSM610 mSATA Mini SSD http://www.ngohq.com/news/23534-transcend-launches-msm610-msata-mini-ssd.html Sun, 19 May 2013 02:11:41 GMT Transcend has announced the release of its SATA II 3Gb/s MSM610 mSATA mini solid state drive (SSD). With its diminutive yet robust form factor, impressive sequential read/write transfer speeds, and a host of reliability features, the MSM610 mSATA mini SSD delivers solid state performance and... Transcend has announced the release of its SATA II 3Gb/s MSM610 mSATA mini solid state drive (SSD). With its diminutive yet robust form factor, impressive sequential read/write transfer speeds, and a host of reliability features, the MSM610 mSATA mini SSD delivers solid state performance and durability to today's advanced mobile devices such as tablet PCs, Ultrabooks, and other embedded storage applications.

Fully compliant with the SATA II 3Gb/s specification and built with industry-leading toggle-mode MLC NAND flash chips, the MSM610 mSATA mini SSD boasts blazing fast sequential read and write speeds up to 245MB/s and 48MB/s respectively. This outstanding performance translates into reduced boot up and data transfer times, superior application launch speed, and enhanced overall system responsiveness; especially useful for dual-drive notebooks and Ultrabooks taking advantage of both the high-speed MSM610 mSATA mini SSD and a high capacity hard disk drive.

Transcend's MSM610 mSATA mini SSD measures just 26.8mm x 29.85mm x 3.85mm and offers excellent design flexibility to manufacturers of space-restricted embedded applications, including tablets, smartphones, Ultrabooks, eBook readers, navigation systems, set-top boxes, hand held scanners, mini PCs, and other compact devices. Despite its extra-small dimensions, the MSM610 comes equipped with advanced features such as TRIM and NCQ support, built-in ECC and wear leveling, intelligent block management, support for enhanced SMART commands, and excellent shock resistance, providing exceptional reliability and data protection.

To further protect SSD data, built-in Advanced Power Shield technology directly monitors the host power input to prevent data loss in the event of a sudden power outage. Transcend's SATA II 3Gb/s MSM610 mSATA mini SSD is available in 8GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23534-transcend-launches-msm610-msata-mini-ssd.html McDonalds Bans Google Glass http://www.ngohq.com/news/23533-mcdonalds-bans-google-glass.html Sun, 19 May 2013 01:56:52 GMT

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It looks like the fast food giant McDonalds isn't a fan of Google Glass. A user from Sacramento, California shared an interesting picture on his Google+ profile. The picture shows off a "Google Glass is banned on these premises" sign, pasted clear as day at a Sacramento based Micky D's.

The interesting part is that Google Glass isn't out to the public yet and we're already seeing problems in public. Why do you think McDonalds has their Big Macs in a bunch? Public privacy? or maybe they don't want what goes on behind close doors to be captured?

Source: Tech of Tomorrow ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23533-mcdonalds-bans-google-glass.html Sony Sound Forge Pro 10.0e Free Trial http://www.ngohq.com/news/23532-sony-sound-forge-pro-10-0e-free-trial.html Sun, 19 May 2013 01:48:25 GMT Sony Sound Forge Pro 10 software efficiently and reliably provides audio editors and producers complete control over all aspects of audio editing and mastering. Whether in the studio or field, it's the ultimate all-in-one production suite for professional audio recording and mastering, sound design, audio restoration, and Red Book CD creation. New features in Sound Forge Pro 10 include precise event-based editing, integrated disc-at-once CD burning, musical instrument file editing and processing, and pristine audio conversion and time stretching.

• Pristine sound quality - Sound Forge Pro 10 software supports full resolution 24-bit and 32-bit/64-bit float 192 kHz files for the ultimate in audio fidelity. Capture the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals, and effect changes. Additionally, Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes industry-leading iZotope MBIT+ Dither (bit-depth conversion) and 64-Bit SRC (sample rate conversion) for the highest in audio quality.

• Precise audio editing - Edit mono, stereo, and multichannel audio files (up to 32 channels) down to the sample level. Use familiar Windows commands to cut, copy, paste, mix, and crossfade audio. Perform precise event editing and create fades, crossfades, and mix audio with ease. Drag and drop audio between channels and work on one file while processing others in the background.

• Powerful audio recording - Sound Forge Pro 10 software has a complete set of tools for recording audio. Record straight into your sound card or use the Record Timer to begin and end a session at a specific time and date. Alternatively, you can start recording when a certain audio threshold is reached with Threshold Record Triggering. You can also record and edit multichannel audio files as easily as stereo files.

• Includes tools for sound design and mastering - In addition to Sound Forge Pro 10 software, this comprehensive audio production suite includes the Noise Reduction 2 plug-ins to fix common audio problems such as tape hiss, camera hum, clicks, and pops, powerful Spectrum Analysis tools for analyzing audio, and the Mastering Effects Bundle 2 powered by iZotope, a collection of six professional audio plug-ins. Sound Forge Pro 10 software also includes integrated disc-at-once (DAO) CD mastering for producing Red Book audio CDs.

• Effects processing - Apply over 40 professional studio effects and processes including Normalize, EQ, Delay, Chorus, Volume, Dynamics, Noise Gate, Pitch Shift, Flange, and Vibrato. Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes high-quality Zplane ιlastique Pro timestretch and pitch shift plug-in for pristine audio mastering, and the Mastering Effects Bundle 2, powered by iZotope. This powerful bundle includes six professional audio plug-ins: Mastering EQ, Mastering Reverb, Multiband Compressor, Mastering Limiter, Stereo Imager, and Harmonic Exciter.

• 24-bit, 32-bit/64-bit float/192 kHz support - Sound Forge Pro 10 software supports full resolution 24-bit/32-bit 192 kHz files for the ultimate in audio fidelity. Capture the subtle overtones and nuances of instruments, vocals, and effect changes that 24-bit audio provides. With Sound Forge audio software you can import, save, and even record to this resolution if using supported hardware.

• Audio-for-video - Sound Forge Pro 10 software supports multiple video formats including AVI, WMV, and MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. Precisely synchronize audio and video frame by frame. Sound Forge Pro 10 software includes MPEG-2 templates for writing HDV-compliant files at both 720p and 1080i resolutions, and AVI templates using the CineForm CFHD codec for 720p and 1080i intermediate renders. Also included are templates for encoding WMV 720p and 1080p.

• Dolby Digital AC-3 export - Use Sound Forge Pro 10 software to export multichannel files in surround AC-3 format using the included Dolby Digital AC-3 plug-in.

Download: Sony Sound Forge Pro 10.0e ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23532-sony-sound-forge-pro-10-0e-free-trial.html Google Launches Hangouts Cross-Platform Messaging Service http://www.ngohq.com/news/23531-google-launches-hangouts-cross-platform-messaging-service.html Sat, 18 May 2013 02:27:04 GMT XkpjZ7oA_Qg Google Hangouts brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with photos, emoji, and video calls for free. Connect with friends across computers (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hangouts/nckgahadagoaajjgafhacjanaoiihapd), Android...

Google Hangouts brings one-on-one and group conversations to life with photos, emoji, and video calls for free. Connect with friends across computers, Android and iOS devices. Hangouts replaces Google Talk. ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23531-google-launches-hangouts-cross-platform-messaging-service.html Sony Vegas Pro 12.0 Free Trial http://www.ngohq.com/news/23530-sony-vegas-pro-12-0-free-trial.html Sat, 18 May 2013 02:05:22 GMT Sony Vegas Pro 12 is an integrated, forward-thinking production environment designed for a new generation of creative professionals. Combining a familiar track-based timeline with hundreds of thoughtful workflow innovations, Vegas Pro 12 is a refreshing, modern approach to post-production.... Sony Vegas Pro 12 is an integrated, forward-thinking production environment designed for a new generation of creative professionals. Combining a familiar track-based timeline with hundreds of thoughtful workflow innovations, Vegas Pro 12 is a refreshing, modern approach to post-production. Supporting more formats, more workflows, and more creative control than ever before, Vegas Pro 12 makes it easy to deliver your message and express your artistic vision.

Innovative Editing Tools
Edit SD, HD, 2K and 4K material in 2D or stereoscopic 3D, with drag-and-drop functionality or traditional 3-point and 4-point editing modes. The Vegas Pro 12 interface provides an impressive array innovative tools and thoughtful touches, with a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production tasks. Nest Vegas Pro projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands, and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. The new Expanded Edit Mode temporarily splits the track at the edit point and enables you to dynamically add or remove frames from either side of the edit point while the media is playing, creating a highly precise, interactive editing experience.

Powerful Effect and Compositing Engine
Combine up to 32 high-quality, keyframeable effects per Effects Chain and apply them at the Event, Track, Media, or Project level. Vegas Pro 12 uses an advanced plug-in architecture based on the OpenFX standard, for hundreds of optional effects from leading visual effects plug-in VFX developers. Parent-Child tracks and sophisticated 2D and 3D compositing modes provide a powerful, flexible effects environment. Shape Masking tools and FX Masking capabilities are new for Vegas Pro 12, along with the Color Match plug-in, to quickly match the color characteristics from one clip to another.

Project Interchange
Import and export a wide range of project files to and from Vegas Pro 12. The built-in software can convert between the native .veg file and AAF, for Avid ProTools, XML for Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X (export only) and DaVinci Resolve 8, and .prproj for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6.

Titler Pro 1.0 from NewBlueFX
Create high-quality titles with Titler Pro 1.0, a full-featured titling application from NewBlueFX. Titler Pro enables users to add animations, professional-style templates, and effects to their title sequences. Work in real-time with GPU-accelerated effects and transitions, and easily move text on the X, Y, and Z axes within the Vegas Pro 12 workspace. With 2D and 3D capabilities, Titler Pro 1.0 is the perfect addition to the stereoscopic 3D toolset.

Designed for Performance
64-bit operating systems are the best choice for high-end performance. By focusing exclusively on 64-bit operating systems, Vegas Pro 12 overcomes many of the limitations of legacy 32-bit software/hardware architecture, enabling users to enjoy superior performance and improved stability for memory-intensive projects and formats.

GPU Acceleration
Working with OpenCL supported devices from AMD and Nvidia, Vegas Pro 12 leverages GPU acceleration for video FX, transitions, compositing, pan/crop, track motion and encoding, providing a significantly faster workflow. GPU acceleration streamlines the video editing experience in Vegas Pro 12 by providing playback performance gains and faster rendering times, ideal for industry professionals who work on tight deadlines where every second counts.

Stereoscopic 3D Editing
Create breathtaking stereoscopic 3D projects with the same ease and agility as the Vegas Pro 2D workflow. Vegas Pro 12 provides the ability to easily import, adjust, edit, preview, and output stereoscopic 3D media - all using industry-standard professional delivery formats including single or dual files with side-by-side, top/bottom, or line-alternate encoding. Anaglyphic monitoring and output are also supported. Stereoscopic Auto-Pairing allows bulk pairing of stereoscopic 3D subclips on the timeline, with the ability to automatically pair stereoscopic 3D media created with the Sony PMW-TD300 or a pair of PMW-F3 cameras using the 3D Link feature.

Superior Audio Control
Access unlimited audio tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand, while applying customizable, real-time audio effects like EQ, Reverb, Delay, and more. Expand your audio processing and mixing options with supported third-party DirectX and VST audio plug-ins. Vegas Pro 12 includes support for new 64-bit versions of Sony's Noise Reduction 2.0, Wave Hammer, Acoustic Mirror, and more. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control, with sample-based accuracy.

Broad Format Support
Vegas Pro pioneered the concept of format-native editing, and the latest version continues that legacy by supporting today's most popular camcorder formats including XDCAM, NXCAM, AVCHD, HDCAM SR, DSLR h.264 QuickTime and RED. New for version 12 is support for Panasonic P2 DVCPRO and AVC-Intra media. Projects can now be encoded to HDCAM SR MXF files, for pristine quality edit masters.

Powerful Blu-ray Disc Authoring
Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc directly from the Vegas Pro 12 timeline for high-definition delivery. Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro 12 collection) to author DVD or Blu-ray Disc projects with subtitles, multiple languages, and numerous playback menus. Preview and test your work in real time. Import layered Photoshop .PSD files for buttons and other graphic elements. The MainConcept AVC encoder now supports variable bit rates up to 40 Mbps and average bit rate of 25 Mbps, for better HD quality than ever before.

Download: Sony Vegas Pro 12.0 ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23530-sony-vegas-pro-12-0-free-trial.html Intel Releases New Android Developer Environment http://www.ngohq.com/news/23528-intel-releases-new-android-developer-environment.html Sat, 18 May 2013 01:17:21 GMT As part of Intel's ongoing support of the Android ecosystem, the company today released a new tool environment for developers of native Android applications. Codenamed Beacon Mountain, it supports Intel Atom processor-based systems, including phones and tablets, that run Android Jellybean 4.2 and up. Beacon Mountain is currently available for host development on Windows 7 and 8 systems.

Beacon Mountain contains downloads of popular Android development tools such as Intel Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager, Intel Threading Building Blocks, Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers and Intel Integrated Performance Primitives. Third-party tools include Google Android SDK, Android NDK, Eclipse Integrated Development Environment and more. Beacon Mountain also supports Android development on ARM platforms.

Download: Intel Android Developer Environment ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23528-intel-releases-new-android-developer-environment.html <![CDATA[Intel Launches "Experience Intel" World Tour]]> http://www.ngohq.com/news/23527-intel-launches-experience-intel-world-tour.html Sat, 18 May 2013 01:11:09 GMT Intel has launched "Experience Intel", a global tour to introduce consumers to a range of cutting-edge devices based on Intel products including the Ultrabook, thin and light laptops, tablets, all-in-ones and smartphones.

In collaboration with customers and retailers, the tour will feature a custom-built installation that will travel to cities around the globe over the next 6 months, providing guests with a variety of highly collaborative and visual interactions to experience Intel technology in new and creative ways.

Attendees will be invited to experience the newest Ultrabook convertibles, 2-in-1 Intel-inspired devices that flip, fold and swivel from laptop to tablet. Guests will also have the opportunity to play with a range of Intel-powered products, including thin and light laptops, tablets, smartphones and all-in-ones.

"We're very excited to tour the world and show consumers how the laptop has been reinvented," said Kevin Sellers, vice president of Sales and Marketing and director of Creative Services and Digital Marketing. "The industry has rallied around our vision and produced some stunning new products - including Ultrabooks that detach or convert to be both a tablet as well as full-featured PCs. When consumers touch and play with these new devices we are confident that they will be as excited about them as we are."

Launching today in New York, the "Experience Intel" tour will host some of today's most relevant artists, designers and thought leaders to create customized, cutting-edge digital interactions, all powered by the Ultrabook. The installations span art, data visualization and gaming, providing audiences with creative introductions to the Ultrabook's unique capabilities and features.

Designer Matt Pyke of Universal Everything has created an experiential design that transforms guests' drawings - completed on Ultrabooks - into a digital flock of "wings" projected on the interior walls of the installation. Additionally, The Office of Creative Research, a multi-disciplinary research group, has created custom data visualizations around the evolution of the computer, highlighting dramatic changes in speed, power and the size of computers in recent history. In addition, Hide & Seek, an independent gaming studio, has designed the first game created specifically for Ultrabook convertibles.

In each city, "Experience Intel" will host a Spotlight Series, featuring live performances and demonstrations by hyper-local, notable personalities and experts - from film, art, fashion, design, music, and more – who integrate Ultrabook technology into their work. Each day, several Ultrabooks will be given to select audience members following certain spotlight performances. Guests will also have the opportunity to receive a discount towards a new Ultrabook. In certain tour locations, e-recycling will be available to attendees to recycle their old PCs safely and responsibly.

"Experience Intel" kicks off in New York's Gansevoort Plaza on May 17th and runs through May 19th. The free installation is open to the public starting at 10am all three days. ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23527-intel-launches-experience-intel-world-tour.html GPU-Z 0.7.1 http://www.ngohq.com/news/23526-gpu-z-0-7-1-a.html Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:57 GMT GPU-Z is graphics sub-system information and monitoring utility that provides information on installed graphics hardware, their various specifications, provides real-time updates on their parameters such as clock-speeds, temperatures, fan-speeds, etc., all in a neat, tabbed user-interface, backed... GPU-Z is graphics sub-system information and monitoring utility that provides information on installed graphics hardware, their various specifications, provides real-time updates on their parameters such as clock-speeds, temperatures, fan-speeds, etc., all in a neat, tabbed user-interface, backed by our overclock validation system and an extensive video card BIOS database.

Changes:
• Added support for Nvidia GeForce GTX 770, GTX 780, GTX 650 Ti OEM, GT 640 (GK208), GT 630 (GK208), GT 730M, GT 750M, GTX 780M, GRID K1, GRID K2.
• Added support for AMD Radeon HD 7730, HD 8310G, HD 6480G, HD 8410G, HD 8450G, HD 8510G, HD 8550G, HD 8610G, HD 8650G.
• Added experimental sensor readout to show reason for power capping on recent Nvidia cards.
• Improved detection for future Nvidia cards.
• Fixed BIOS reading on GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost.
• Fixed clock readings on some older Nvidia cards.

Download: GPU-Z 0.7.1 ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23526-gpu-z-0-7-1-a.html Lenovo Launches IdeaPad Yoga 11S Convertible http://www.ngohq.com/news/23525-lenovo-launches-ideapad-yoga-11s-convertible.html Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:47 GMT http://www.ngohq.com/images/LenovoIdeaPadYoga11S.jpg Lenovo has announced that customers can place orders for the IdeaPad Yoga 11S beginning today. The acclaimed 360° flip and fold Yoga 11S premiered in January at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), following its popular...

Lenovo has announced that customers can place orders for the IdeaPad Yoga 11S beginning today. The acclaimed 360° flip and fold Yoga 11S premiered in January at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), following its popular predecessor, the IdeaPad Yoga 13.

Sized well for mobility in a thin, 11.6" design, the Yoga 11S Ultrabook convertible comes with choices of a powerful third generation Core i3, i5 or i7 Intel processor giving consumers the ability to create high-performance content and presentations and seamless graphics that make it a great entertainment device.

Yoga converts into four special modes to fit the changing ways people are using technology. It offers a new way to experience mobile computing, letting people define which mode works best for them in their environments, from the park and the coffee shop to in transit, at home or at the office.

For example, users can watch movies like never before by putting Yoga in tent mode while enjoying the convertible's rich Dolby Home Theatre audio. They can convert Yoga into stand mode for a different environment; good for things like swiping through family photos using the high definition IPS screen's 10-finger multitouch support. Yoga even supports hand gestures so consumers can just wave their hand in front of the webcam to instantly advance photos, videos and other content.

In tablet mode, Yoga makes exploring Windows 8 apps fun and up close with its 11" touchscreen. And in laptop mode, Yoga offers a great typing experience with its comfortable and responsive keyboard. Additionally, the Yoga 11S has a soft-touch exterior and comes in attractive Silver Grey and Clementine Orange colors.

"Consumers around the world loved our first Yoga for its unique flip and fold and multi-mode design," said Jay Parker, President of Lenovo. "We're continuing to develop the Yoga franchise with the new Yoga 11S, and due to Yoga's popularity already, we've created a pre-sale program so customers can get their hands on one before it even hits the shelves."

"The IdeaPad Yoga 11S is a great example of the commitment Lenovo is making to continued innovation with Windows," said Jordan Chrysafidis, vice president, Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft. "The commitment is evident in its beautiful hardware designs that exhibit flexibility, mobility and extended battery life; combining that with the new touch capabilities of Windows 8 provides an experience that is sure to delight customers."

"Lenovo continues to deliver on its reputation for innovative Ultrabook designs and experiences that people are hungry for with the new IdeaPad Yoga 11S," said Navin Shenoy, vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Client Platforms. "We created our new line of low power 3rd gen Core processors for products like Yoga, to give people a full PC experience in thinner and lighter convertible designs."

Beginning today, customers can place orders on Lenovo's website and Best Buy's website. Models will be available in Best Buy stores starting on June 23th. Multiple configurations will be available with suggested list price starting at $799.99. ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23525-lenovo-launches-ideapad-yoga-11s-convertible.html Lenovo Launches K900 Smartphone in China http://www.ngohq.com/news/23524-lenovo-launches-k900-smartphone-in-china.html Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:55 GMT Lenovo launched its highly-anticipated, new smartphone, the K900, at a gala event in the Chinese capitol yesterday evening. Industry and media luminaries gathered for an exclusive event at the M-Space in Haidian, eager to get a glimpse of the metal-clad flagship that stands out as much for its... Lenovo launched its highly-anticipated, new smartphone, the K900, at a gala event in the Chinese capitol yesterday evening. Industry and media luminaries gathered for an exclusive event at the M-Space in Haidian, eager to get a glimpse of the metal-clad flagship that stands out as much for its category-topping performance as its slim, sleek design. The Lenovo K900 goes on sale in China this week, and will roll out to additional international markets throughout the summer.

The unibody design of the K900 makes a bold statement for Lenovo. The sleek-cut, stainless steel frame exudes power and strength, while the unibody chassis maintains a low profile at 6.9mm, ensuring a smooth, elegant look and feel. The attention to detail and focus on design for Lenovo's latest flagship smartphone makes the K900 an excellent choice for top-end smartphone buyers, while Lenovo's expanding distribution for smartphones ensures the K900 will compete head-to-head with many of the top smartphones in the market today.

Lenovo has tapped NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant to help promote the K900 in its television and print advertisements and on social media sites in China and Southeast Asia. Bryant is known on the basketball court for a playing style which combines power and grace, similar to the combination of performance and design that makes the Lenovo K900 stand out from the crowd of high-end smartphones. Like a high-profile celebrity, the K900 is instantly recognizable and a magnet for attention.

Liu Jun, senior vice president , and president of the Lenovo Business Group, opened the event stating, "Smartphones are a critical component of Lenovo's PC+ strategy and the Lenovo K900 is an example of this strategy in action. With its cutting-edge design and intuitive, optimized user experience, K900 offers China's smartphone users a fresh, new option. At the same time, Lenovo's smartphone business is growing fast in global markets. In 2013, we will add several new countries to our smartphone footprint, and by year-end we will cover most of the world's emerging markets."

Lenovo K900 is the first smartphone in the world to leverage the latest Intel Atom Z2580 processor, a dual core chip, which runs up to 2.0 GHz and utilizes Intel Hyper-Threading technology to boost performance efficiency. The Intel-powered device also features an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator engine running a PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU, which triples graphics performance over the previous generation. This makes the Lenovo K900 very responsive, especially for key functions such as web-browsing, multi-tasking and application-switching.

"Intel and Lenovo have raised the bar for smartphones with the K900. Our teams got together and worked closely to innovate around a number of important features and capabilities that our customers care most about such as power consumption, application switching and camera functionality. Then the Lenovo design team took this powerful platform and wrapped it up in a very attractive package with the K900. We are proud to be teaming with Lenovo to bring these innovations to market," said Ian Yang, president ,Intel China, at the Beijing event.

Design
As smartphones have become ubiquitous, customer demands on "top-of-the-line" devices have increased, with design and usability growing in importance. The Lenovo K900 resets the bar on these aspects. At 6.9mm, the K900 is the thinnest phone in its class by a wide margin and weighs in at a mere 162g, making it a device that unobtrusively slips into a jacket pocket or handbag. Made from a composite of stainless steel alloy and polycarbonate in a Unibody mold, the K900 manages to stay strong and look sharp while maintaining its slim profile.

However, the material alone is not the only aspect that has allowed Lenovo to achieve a design milestone with the K900. The rear camera array has been optimized for size with a new sensor and layout that does not protrude from the case, leaving a clean, smooth rear face that doesn't snag on clothing. The design team tweaked the PCB and battery layout to reduce the space used by internal components. And the K900 is topped off by a unique "stripe" ID language that reinforces the thin body and integrates the external components.

While the K900 is certainly sleek, it does not ignore the emerging trend toward larger and clearer displays on smartphones. The K900 is one of the first smartphones in the world to combine a 5.5" IPS display with 1080p full high-definition resolution performance at 400+ pixels-per-inch, all under the latest, touch-capacitive Gorilla Glass 2. This gives the K900 supreme clarity and crispness along with plenty of space to capture the nuances of high-definition photos and video, as well as for viewing standard-size web pages.

Performance
The Lenovo K900's camera stands out as one of the smartphone's most distinguished features. As with other functions on the K900, Lenovo has completely overhauled the camera, and delivered a package that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Megapixels is the first specification that many users recognize for digital cameras, and with 13MP, the K900 ranks at the top of its class in this aspect and combines this with an industry-leading, Sony Exmor BSI sensor for what would already be considered outstanding performance.

Recognizing that customers often need to take clear, flash-less photos in low-light, Lenovo has equipped the K900 with an F1.8 focal length lens, making it the first smartphone to offer such a wide aperture on its camera. In addition to these improvements to the rear camera, the front camera has also been widened to an 88?viewing angle, the widest available on a smartphone front camera for convenient self-photos and video calls.

The K900 smartphone is now available in China and will hit select international markets this summer. Retail price for the K900 in China will start at $537 (RMB 3,299).
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]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23524-lenovo-launches-k900-smartphone-in-china.html Noctua Launches NH-U12DX i4 and NH-U9DX i4 CPU Coolers for Intel Xeon http://www.ngohq.com/news/23523-noctua-launches-nh-u12dx-i4-and-nh-u9dx-i4-cpu-coolers-for-intel-xeon.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:50:51 GMT Noctua has announced a new revision of its much acclaimed NH-U12DX and NH-U9DX quiet CPU coolers for Intel Xeon workstations and servers. The new i4 models support LGA2011 (both Square and Narrow ILM), LGA1356 and LGA1366 based Xeon platforms and now come with PWM fans for automatic speed control.... Noctua has announced a new revision of its much acclaimed NH-U12DX and NH-U9DX quiet CPU coolers for Intel Xeon workstations and servers. The new i4 models support LGA2011 (both Square and Narrow ILM), LGA1356 and LGA1366 based Xeon platforms and now come with PWM fans for automatic speed control. Fitted with the professional SecuFirm2 mounting system and bundled with Noctua's industrial-grade NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12DX i4 and NH-U9DX i4 form complete premium quality packages for quietly cooling Xeon based workstations and servers.

"Builders of quiet workstations and servers still have trouble finding quality cooling solutions for Intel's LGA2011 socket with Narrow ILM mounting", said Mag. Roland Mossig, CEO of Noctua. "So we've decided to update our DX line of coolers to work with both Square ILM and Narrow ILM based LGA2011 platforms. At the same time, we've added PWM control and switched the U12 version to the new, slimmer layout of the NH-U12S, which not only provides better performance but also ensures easier access to the RAM slots, which was another long time request from our industry partners."

Supporting Intel's LGA2011 (both Square and Narrow ILM), LGA1356 and LGA1366 Xeon platforms, the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-U12DX i4 and NH-U9DX i4 has been custom designed for system integrators who require both perfect contact pressure and quick, convenient installation. Both the NF-F12 120mm fan of the NH-U12DX i4 and the two NF-B9 92mm fans of the NH-U9DX i4 now support PWM for fully automatic speed control. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors for even quieter operation.

Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12DX i4 ensures easy access to the RAM slots. When installed parallel to the slots, it will not overhang the memory on LGA1356, LGA1366 and LGA2011 Square ILM even with two fans installed, thus providing full compatibility with tall RAM heatsinks. While the superior cooling performance of the NH-U12DX i4 makes it ideal for quiet workstation builds, the 125mm height of the NH-U9DX i4 makes it fully compatible with standard 4U server cases.

The NH-U9DX i4 and NH-U12DX i4 will be available shortly at suggested retail prices of $64.90 (NH-U9DX i4) and $74.90 (NH-U12DX i4). ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23523-noctua-launches-nh-u12dx-i4-and-nh-u9dx-i4-cpu-coolers-for-intel-xeon.html Samsung Announces 45nm Embedded Flash Logic Process Development http://www.ngohq.com/news/23522-samsung-announces-45nm-embedded-flash-logic-process-development.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:52 GMT Samsung has announced the industry's first 45nm (nanometer) embedded flash (eFlash) logic process development. Samsung successfully implemented the new process into the smart card test chip, which means that this process technology fulfills the stringent quality requirements of the security solution market and can be successfully deployed on a commercial scale.

"Samsung's 45nm eFlash logic process has the potential to be broadly adopted into various components for security solutions and mobile devices, including smart card IC, NFC IC, eSE (embedded secure element) and TPM (Trusted platform module)," said Taehoon Kim, vice president of marketing, System LSI Business, Samsung. "The excellent performance from this smart card test chip will help solidify our leadership in the security IC market."

The smart card IC based on Samsung's 45nm eFlash logic process guarantees high reliability and endurance of 1 million cycles per flash memory cell. The performance results are the industry's best class and superior to any other solutions currently on the market, generally rated for 500,000 cycles.

Through the improvement in both flash cell structure and operating scheme, the test chip features random access time to read memory that is 50% faster and the power efficiency is enhanced by 25% over previous products built on the 80nm eFlash logic process.

Samsung's advanced 45nm eFlash logic technology, built on the technological synergies created through decades of know-how and experience in both embedded flash and logic processes, will enable Samsung to provide competitive performance levels and greater value to its foundry and ASIC customers in the field of consumer microcontrollers and automotive chips that require higher speed, larger memory capacity and higher power efficiency.

Initial smart card IC samples for commercialization using this 45nm eFlash logic technology are expected to be available in the second half of 2014. ]]> News Regeneration http://www.ngohq.com/news/23522-samsung-announces-45nm-embedded-flash-logic-process-development.html CorelCAD 2013 Free Trial http://www.ngohq.com/news/23521-corelcad-2013-free-trial.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:35:40 GMT Get a native DWG, high-performance CAD design solution - without the high price - with CorelCAD 2013. Open, work with and save files in .DWG for easy collaboration. Be productive immediately in an environment filled with industry-standard features and tools. Communicate your ideas with precision... Get a native DWG, high-performance CAD design solution - without the high price - with CorelCAD 2013. Open, work with and save files in .DWG for easy collaboration. Be productive immediately in an environment filled with industry-standard features and tools. Communicate your ideas with precision using customizable 2D and 3D design tools. Innovative features like VoiceNotes let you add messages and instructions in your drawing, and CorelDRAW and Corel DESIGNER compatibility enhance collaboration.

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"Our Painter community has always been the driving force behind our development priorities," said Andy Church, Product Manager for Corel Painter. "Our goal is to consistently provide our artists with powerful tools that enable them to expand and express their creative visions and to achieve the most stunning and realistic results possible. Our artists provide the inspiration and Painter provides the power, freedom, and control unmatched in any other creative environment."

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"Consumer needs have always been the driving force behind enhancements included in new releases of PaintShop Pro and X5 is the perfect example," said Matt DiMaria, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Media at Corel.

"Our customers come from a wide variety of professions and creative backgrounds, so we've listened to their feedback and tailored and refined the new tools and updates in X5 to fit their specific needs. Thanks to the community's involvement and support, we are confident that this release delivers a depth and range of features that make PaintShop Pro X5 a valuable and beneficial upgrade." he added.

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WordPerfect Office X6 brings more collaborative tools, more PDF capabilities, more file-sharing options and more ways to get the job done quickly and easily. Create high-impact documents, spreadsheets, slideshows, email, videos, PDFs and more - plus take advantage of new built-in features and added applications. Get more out of your office suite, with WordPerfect Office X6.

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"WordPerfect Office X6 is more than words and numbers- with its legendary formatting control, the suite encompasses a familiar set of powerful tools that are designed to help our users be as productive as possible, wherever their office may be." he added.

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