Archive for January, 2008
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC Refresh Public Availability Program
Install Windows Vista SP1 Release Candidate through Windows Update
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RC Refresh is available to Beta testers through Windows Update. Experience the WU installation path for Windows Vista SP1 by following these simple steps and give us your feedback to improve our quality.
Before You Install
- You must uninstall any previous versions of Windows Vista SP1 before installing Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh
To uninstall previous version of Windows Vista SP1- Open the Programs and Features control panel and select View installed updates. In the Microsoft Windows section, right-click Service Pack for Windows (936330) and select Uninstall.
- Your system will now uninstall the previous version of Windows Vista SP1 Beta and may reboot multiple times.
- Please wait one hour after uninstalling a previous version of Windows Vista SP1 before installing Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh. The installer service needs to clean up and complete the uninstall prior to installing the RC. Failing to do this can result in installation errors when installing the RC version.
- Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh is pre-release software and will change before the final release. Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh is for individuals, organizations, and technical enthusiasts who are comfortable evaluating pre-release software and is provided for testing purposes only. Microsoft does not recommend installing this software on primary or mission critical systems. Microsoft recommends that you have a backup of your data prior to installing any pre-release software.
- Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh is time-limited software.
Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh will no longer operate after June 30, 2008 and should be uninstalled prior to that date. After installation your desktop will show the text “Evaluation Copy”. This does not mean that your system is no longer genuine but that you have installed a test version of software which is time-limited. The “Evaluation Copy” text will appear on your desktop after the second reboot after installing the service pack. Likewise, the “Evaluation Copy” text will remain on your desktop during the first reboot after uninstall the service pack, but will disappear after the next reboot. - If you install Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh it is strongly recommended that you install the final version of Windows Vista SP1 when it is released. To do this, you will be required to uninstall this RC version of Windows Vista SP1.
- Assisted support (phone, email and online chat) is not available from Microsoft Help and Support for this RC release of Windows Vista SP1. Self-help and peer support is available through the Windows Vista SP1 forum.
- You must have a genuine copy of Windows Vista installed prior to installing Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh.
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TuneUp Utilities 2008 7.0.7992 available for download
TuneUp Utilities 2008 optimizes the performance of your computer, solves problems and helps you to customize your system to suit your needs.
Features:
- TuneUp Utilities 2008 - Start Center: TuneUp Utilities is made up of many useful modules that can all be accessed from a common Start Center. This Start Center is divided into five categories to make finding individual modules easier.
- Reliable Protection for Your Data: TuneUp Disk Doctor performs a thorough analysis of your disk drives and their file systems. If errors are found during analysis, they can be automatically repaired to prevent data loss.
- Simple Hard Disk Organization: Get a quick overview of your entire hard disk with a single click. Identify and eliminate unnecessary files and gain valuable free space.
- Simple Windows Customization: Configure all of your important Windows settings to meet your needs, secure your system and expand the functionality of Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2.
- Perfect Error Correction: Installing and working with applications can often cause errors in the Windows registry. With a few clicks, you can easily find and correct these errors.
- Simple 1-Click Maintenance: Run regular maintenance functions with a single click - fully automatically, if desired! Configuring the system, making backups and performing maintenance can be easily carried out using the intuitive user interface.
- Optimum Start Acceleration: Decide for yourself which programs should be run on Windows startup. Find and remove unnecessary items that slow down your system so that your computer will work and start up faster.
- Internet and Windows Acceleration: Enjoy faster surfing and faster Windows operation. Items in your Windows configuration that slow your system down are detected and fixed. Your Windows registry will be defragmented to give you additional speed.
- Secure Data Rescue and Deletion: Easily restore deleted files. Permanently and securely delete sensitive files with the secure DoD 5220.22-M and Gutmann methods.
- Individual Windows styling: Give Windows an individual style! Change and expand the interface, replace symbols and even change your Windows XP logon and start screens. Our download area continually provides new additions to give you a much-needed change of style.
Download: TuneUp Utilities 2008 7.0.7992 (Shareware, $49.95)
Link: Home Page
Microsoft releases another Vista SP1 refresh to 15,000 testers
Microsoft made availble to testers on January 9 yet another refresh of Windows Vista Service Pack (SP) 1 Release Candidate (RC) test build.
Microsoft’s statement:
“Today, Microsoft released the latest pre-release build of SP1 – ‘Windows Vista SP1 RC Refresh’ — to approximately 15,000 beta testers. This group includes corporate customers, consumer enthusiasts, software and hardware vendors, and others. The code is not available for public download.
“We are still on schedule to deliver SP1 RTM in Q1 CY08. The final release date is based on quality, so we will continue to track customer and partner feedback from the beta program before setting a final date.”
Microsoft released a publicly available test build of Windows Vista SP1 in December 2007.
Word on the Microsoft street is the Vista team is aiming to deliver the final SP1 code at the same time as Windows Server 2008 becomes available, which is expected in February.
Source- ZDNET
Sony Ericsson W350 Walkman Phone Announced
Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the W350, a Walkman phone that offers the perfect blend of style and function. Featuring for the first time from Sony Ericsson a flip phone that allows you to control your music at your fingertips.
At just 10 mm thin, it is sleek enough to fit comfortably with no bulges into your pocket or purse. Its unique flip covers the keypad for a minimalist look. Available in trendy colours including Electric Black with orange accents, the W350’s Walkman player can easily be accessed and operated even without opening its flip cover. With Walkman on Top, key MP3 functions including Play, Pause and Scroll are outside the phone’s flip cover so you can use it just like you would a standalone MP3 player.
The W350i is an EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q2 2008. The W350a is an EGDE 850/1800/1900 phone for the Americas that will also be available from Q2 2008.
Source- Press Release
Fujitsu Introduces First Intel Penryn LifeBooks
Fujitsu Computer Systems has introduced the LifeBook A6120, LifeBook N6470 and LifeBook E8410 desktop replacements, the company’s first notebooks powered by the line of next-generation 45-nanometer Intel Core 2 Duo “Penryn” mobile processors.
All three “Penryn”-based notebooks have improvemed performance, graphics capabilities, and battery life, over their 65nm “Merom”-powered precursors, according to the PC maker.
The Fujitsu Lifebook N6470, which replaces the LifeBook N6460, is equipped with a 17-inch widescreen display, the Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 processor at 2.6GHz, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 dedicated video card, and an optional Blu-Ray player. The N6470 provides up to 600GB of hard drive storage capacity.
The 15.4-inch widescreen LifeBook E8410 comes with the Core 2 Duo T8100 at 2.1GHz or T9300 at 2.5GHz, and the optional NVIDIA GeForce 8400M dedicated GPU.
The Fujitsu LifeBook A6120 also has a 15.4-inch display. It utilizes the Core 2 Duo T8100 or the T8300 at 2.4GHz.
The LifeBook E8410 laptop, available next week, is priced starting at $1,399. The LifeBook N6470 and A6120, available in February, are priced starting at $1,499 and $1,249, respectively.
Apple Introduces New Xserve—Most Powerful Apple Server Ever
Apple® today introduced the new Xserve®, a 1U rack-optimized server that is up to twice as fast as its predecessor* and includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS® X Server Leopard™. Starting at just $2,999, the new Xserve has up to two Quad-Core 3.0 GHz Intel Xeon processors for 8-core performance, a new server architecture, faster front side buses, faster memory, up to 3TB of internal storage and two PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots for greater performance and flexibility.
“With the latest Intel processors and no client access licenses, Xserve offers unbeatable server performance and value for under $3,000,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Xserve’s power, storage and Leopard Server make it ideal for supporting Mac clients and mixed platform workgroups.”
Pricing & Availability
The new Xserve is shipping today and will be available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The Xserve standard configuration, with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (US), includes:
- a single 64-bit 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Xeon processor with 12MB of L2 cache and a 1600 Mhz front side bus;
- 2GB of 800 MHz DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM RAM, expandable up to 32GB;
- a single 80GB SATA Apple Drive Module;
- dual Gigabit Ethernet on-board;
- internal graphics;
- two FireWire® 800 and three USB 2.0 ports; and
- an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.
Source- http://www.apple.com/xserve/
Apple Introduces New Mac Pro
Apple® today introduced the new Mac® Pro with eight processor cores and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of its predecessor*. The new Mac Pro combines two of Intel’s new 45 nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors running up to 3.2 GHz, powerful new graphics and up to 4TB of internal storage to offer the ideal system for creative professionals, 3D digital content creators and scientists. The standard 8-core configuration starts at just $2,799.
“The new Mac Pro is the fastest Mac we’ve ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With 3.2 GHz 8-core Xeon processing, a 1600 MHz front side bus and 800 MHz memory, the new Mac Pro uses the fastest Intel Xeon architecture on the market.”
Pricing & Availability
The new Mac Pro is shipping today and will be available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The standard 8-core Mac Pro, with a suggested retail price of $2,799 (US), includes:
- two 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors with dual-independent 1600 MHz front side buses;
- 2GB of 800 MHz DDR2 ECC fully-buffered DIMM memory, expandable up to 32GB;
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256MB of GDDR3 memory;
- 320GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- 16x SuperDrive™ with double-layer support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- two PCI Express 2.0 slots and two PCI Express slots;
- Bluetooth 2.0+EDR; and
- ships with Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse.
Complete build-to-order options and pricing are available at www.apple.com/macpro.
Logitech unveils five new products at CES!!!!!
Logitech has unvailed five new products at the CES 2008.These include Harmony® One Advanced Universal Remote, Squeezebox™ Duet, diNovo Mini™, Z Cinéma Advanced Surround Sound System, Cordless Desktop® MX™ 5500 Revolution.
Harmony® One Advanced Universal Remote
Provides easy, one-touch access to home-entertainment activities with its full-color touch screen. And sculpted, backlighted buttons in logical zones make it easy to navigate – even in the dark.
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Squeezebox™ Duet
Browse, select, and play the music you love – in any room of your home – from the palm of your hand. The multi-room controller with 2.4-inch color display helps you easily find your favorite song using the intuitive controls.
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diNovo Mini™
This palm-sized cordless mini-keyboard with dual-purpose ClickPad lets you enjoy total control of your PC entertainment, right from your sofa.
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Z Cinéma Advanced Surround Sound System
Transforms PC audio into high-performance theater surround sound – without rear speakers.
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Cordless Desktop® MX™ 5500 Revolution
With hyper-fast scrolling on the rechargeable laser mouse, Bluetooth® 2.0 technology, and an integrated keyboard display, this new desktop solution pushes computer performance to new limits.
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