Sparkle Released PCIe x1 8400GS Card

SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., the professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today presents the SPARKLE GeForce 8400 GS PCI Express x1 Graphics Cards, the first PCI Express x1 solution on SPARKLE family product. SPARKLE GeForce 8400 GS PCI Express x1 Graphics Cards create upgrade possibility on your generic PC, bringing advanced SM 4.0 and 2nd PureVideo HD technology, promising the best HDTV video, the best office and the best multimedia experience to non-mainstream users.

PayPal announces NFC Android-to-Android payments

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology may have been incorporated into many smartphones these days such as the Samsung Nexus S and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, but it has not taken off due to the varying competing standardsand existing technologies,as well asthe lack ofusagesuch ascontactless mobile payments. However, online payment gateway Paypal looks to be taking a step to push the mobile payment with their recent announcement of NFC Android phone-to-phone payment. According to sources, the transaction works through aPayPal widget which users can use to send or request money. The user needs to enter the transaction details and tap his or her phone against another phone that also has the same app installed. The phones will buzz together and recipient can then choose to accept the transaction by keying in the PIN number.

The PayPal new mobile payment serviceis currently slated to workonlyin the U.S. and with the Samsung Nexus S from Sprint and T-Mobile. However, the company said that it willalso expand to other Android phoneswith NFC functionality in the near future.

Source: Reuters

Video Reveals How to Enable Hidden, DLC-only Character in Mass Effect 3

Without any doubt, Mass Effect 3 is one of most controversial games that came out in the past couple of years. This is not due to the content which is inside the game which would cause mainstream media to spasm - but rather due to the content which was deliberately left out.

The decision to make a key character in the game accessible as a DLC-only (DownLoadable Content) caused quite a backlash and even a boycott from several reputable gaming journalists and media. Additional issues for BioWare and EA were premature ejaculation i.e. publication of SDPS i.e. "Standard Defensive PR Statements" where game producers claimed that character was a part of DLC pack and is not located on the DVD.

Unfortunately for BioWares credibility and EA as a publisher, that too turned to be untrue. In a simple one minute video, an angry gamer showed how to enable the character. Thus, if you have a PC, youre all good. If you have a console - tough luck.

Instructions for those that are too unpatient to watch the video:

Open Coalesced.bin with this http://wenchy.net/me3-coalesced-utilitySearch for this: MemberValidCID=22, MemberAvailablePlotLabel=IsSelectableProthean,Replace with this: MemberValidCID=, MemberAvailablePlotLabel=,Thats it. Javik the Prothean is now unlocked. "From Ashes" not required.

Super Talent introduces ShuttleCraft SAS SSD

San Jose, California - June 22, 2010 - Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced a new line of SAS Solid State Disks, the ShuttleCraft Series SAS SSD.

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a new interface standard designed to meet the storage needs of the Enterprise market. SAS features key benefits required by enterprise servers including: high performance, strong reliability and advanced management features.

Already known for extreme reliability, Solid State Disk (SSD) technology can be improved to meet the needs of the enterprise by implementing advanced: Wear Leveling, Bad Block Management, Error Correction and Power Failure Management features. These new features are the cornerstones of our ShuttleCraft Series SAS drive products.

The ShuttleCraft S will be available using SLC flash in 60GB and 120GB capacities, and the ShuttleCraft M will be available using MLC flash to achieve 120GB and 240GB capacities.

"We at SuperTalent are committed to meeting the changing storage needs of our customers. With this, our first SAS interface solution we are now well poised to expand into the enterprise storage market." said Super Talent COO, C.H. Lee.

Measuring 10.5 x 69.85 x 100.2 mm, the new SAS SSD is compliant with most 2.5" drive bays.

ShuttleCraft SSDs will be available in July from Super Talent.

(The press release is also available on Super Talent's website.)

Pentium D 805 Discontinued

Market demand for the Desktop Intel® Pentium® D processor 805 has shifted toother Intel® processors. The products identified in this notification will bediscontinued and unavailable for additional orders after the "Last ProductDiscontinuance Order Date" (see "Key Milestones" above).

QMax To Offer Creative inPerson Conferencing Service In SG

Creative Technology Ltd. and QMax Communications Pte Ltd today announced thatCreative, inventor of Creative inPerson™, a wireless video conferencing system,has unveiled the revolutionary Creative inPerson Conferencing Service andappointed QMax as a service partner in Singapore. This joint partnership bringstogether a worldwide leader in audio and video innovations and the premiumservice provider of wireless Internet access in Singapore.

Creative introduced Creative inPerson, a breakthrough in video conferencingtechnology, design, price and ease-of-use at the Consumer Electronics Show inJanuary 2008 in Las Vegas, USA. The portable, wireless Creative inPerson systemenables business executives to enjoy a high resolution video and audiomulti-party call with multiple offices participating from around the world at afraction of the cost of other video conferencing systems - bringing expensivevideo conferencing outside the corporate boardroom. Each party can join aCreative inPerson conference from a Creative inPerson system, through a PC withthe Creative inPerson inVite, and even from a cell phone for voice call.Business executives can experience high resolution video display on the system'sseven-inch screen with high quality audio on its built-in speaker, or output toa large screen LCD or plasma display. With its breakthrough price and ease ofuse, all of the employees in a company can communicate via Creative inPerson,dramatically reducing the need for travel, increasing productivity, saving cost,and at the same time, reducing their carbon footprint.

As part of the collaboration, QMax will provide the support and service elementsof Creative inPerson Conferencing. The unique and cutting-edge infrastructureand technology behind Creative inPerson is brought together by Creative andInnoMedia Pte Ltd in a joint technology partnership announced today. QMax willbe using the infrastructure and technology to provide the Creative inPersonConferencing Service in Singapore. Through this relationship, Creative inPersoncustomers will benefit from QMax's excellent customer service and itsexperienced round-the-clock helpdesk support. In addition, onsite servicesprovided by the QMax team will also be rendered to corporate customers who mayrequire a higher level of quality assistance.

"QMax has a strong and credible track record in providing services toenterprises in Singapore. By leveraging on its close relationship and intimateknowledge of the business enterprises' needs in Singapore as well as keyelements of QMax's highly successful support network, we are confident that ourcustomers will enjoy the service level which they so truly deserve when usingCreative inPerson, the premium product in video conferencing today," said WilliePng, Vice President of Video & Imaging for Creative. "Partnering QMax gives usthe assurance that our Creative inPerson customers in Singapore will be wellsupported with a quality Internet network as well as a perfect platform todifferentiate our premium products and services in the video conferencingarena."

Creative will continue to develop Creative inPerson which will revolutionise theway people communicate, while QMax will build on its core expertise and itscommitment in enhancing the service component of this new product by leveragingon its understanding of business enterprises in Singapore and their diverseneeds.

"Creative is the ideal partner for QMax, sharing our vision in providing anaffordable and uncomplicated wireless conferencing solution that meets businesscommunication needs in Singapore," said Alex Tan, Director of QMax. "Creative isa worldwide leader in innovative audio and video technology and we are proud tohave them as a strategic partner in delivering this breakthrough in videoconferencing."

Pricing and Availability
Creative inPerson and Creative inPerson Conferencing Service provided by QMax inSingapore will be available on 17 March 2008. Creative inPerson is available atthe suggested retail price of S$ 1,200.00 with QMax monthly service fee atS$ 25.00.

Nexus Announces LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler

Nexus LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler

Nexus has launched the LOW-7000 R2,its latest version of the low-profile LOW-7000 CPU Cooler with supportfor AM2/3 sockets. Measuring 138x123x70.3mm and weighing 475gm, theLOW-7000 R2 is designed for use in a HPTC.


Nexus LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler - Top


4 6mm Pure Copper Heat Pipes with “Heatpipe-On-Core” Technology

Featuring 4 6mm pure copper heat pipes with “Heatpipe-On-Core”technology and ultra-thin aluminum fins, the pure aluminum cooler (madeusing SkiveTek technology) is able to dissipate the heat built-upefficiently. Equipped with a silent 120mm PWM fan running at speeds of500 to 2000 RPM depending on the actual CPU load, the LOW-7000 R2 CPUCooler is barely audible at 24 dBa during operation. Pricing andshipping date has not been announced yet so users who want an efficientthermal solution for their new/upcoming Intel/AMD HPTC can keep an eyeout for the LOW-7000 R2 CPU cooler.

Features
Fully compatible with Intel Socket LGA1366/1156/775 and AMD AM2/34 x 6mm pure copper heatpipes with “Heatpipe-On-Core” TechnologyPure aluminum heat sink with SkiveTek-TechnologyPush-pin mounting for IntelPWM controlled 120mm Sleeve Bearing fan at 500-2000 RPM7cm high – ideal for HTPCsNews via [Nexus]