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Norton Anti Virus 2009 Gaming Edition

2009-01-26T19:34:00.000-08:00

Don't you just hate it when an anti virus notification pops up while you're in the middle of a heated gaming session? We sure do, which is why we're all too happy to see Norton Anti Virus 2009 Gaming Edition finally hit the stands.

Featuring the same powerful, lightning fast and resource friendly engine as Norton Anti Virus 2009, the Gaming Edition promises to keep you fully protected without all the pesky system lags, unexpected "scheduled scannings", and irritating pop-ups.

Providing industry-leading protection from viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, keyloggers, bots and infected websites, Norton Anti Virus 2009 Gaming Edition installs in under a minute, uses less than 6MB memory, adds less than 1 second to boot time and averages scans in less than 35 seconds.

The current German and European Champion in Warcraft III, Daniel 'XlorD' Spenst, commented: "The userinterface of Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition is really optimized for us Gamers. Fully automatic switching into Gamer Mode provides us with a perfect balance between performance and security."

Norton Anti Virus 2009 Gaming Edition is available for purchase now and retails for RM129 (single PC license) which includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates.

However, Symantec is offering consumers Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition at a special introductory price of RM79.00 for a one PC license from now till 27 February 2009.

SOurces: Lowyat.net

AMD Phenom II

2009-01-26T19:29:00.000-08:00

If you found yourself wondering what the boys from Advanced Micro Devices (better known as AMD) were doing last year when Intel launched their 45nm desktop PC chip, the Intel Core i7, then wonder no more because earlier today that very question was answered.

Called the Phenom II, the new chip is a quad-core family of desktop processors running up to 3 GHz with up to 8 Mbytes of on-board cache. The Phenom II uses the new architecture of having on-board memory controllers and high-speed processor interconnects which reportedly give the chips up to 20 percent improvements in performance over the original 65nm Phenom CPUs which ran at up to 2.6 GHz. The boost comes from faster data rates, doubling of total cache, improvements in instructions per clock and use of DDR3.

In an excerpt from EETimes.com, Simon Solotko, senior brand manager in AMD's desktop division was quoted as saying,

"This will be a great spoiler product, well positioned against Core i7. There's no good reason to spend hundreds of dollars more on a platform"

AMD is reportedly pricing the 3.0 GHz Phenom II for $275 as compared to the competing Intel Core i7 3.2 GHz costing $999.

(Source: EETimes.com)

Intel Core i7 Launched In Malaysia

2008-11-22T16:58:00.000-08:00

The "Fastest Processor on the Planet", the Intel Core i7 processor, officially landed on Malaysian soil yesterday. Broadly heralded by the computing industry as a technical marvel, the Intel Core i7 processor holds the new world record of 117 for the SPECint_base_rate2006 benchmark test that measures the performance of a processor. This is the first time ever for any single processor to exceed a score of 100 points.

The Cheapest, Most Colorful and Fun Computers

2008-05-16T05:25:00.001-07:00

Laptop computers are not only convenient, powerful, and user friendly, but they are also affordable and available in many colors. Some of the cheapest laptop computers are comparable to the most expensive if you shop wisely. Why waster your money on an expensive model when you can get the same speed and memory in a less expensive laptop.

"The waste of money cures itself, for soon there is no more to waste."

Famous Quote about money by M.W. Harrison

With the availability of cheaper laptops one could purchase a computer that is versatile enough to use anywhere in the house and durable enough to take on vacation.

You can also be the most stylish with one of the colored laptops that are now on the market. These colored laptops come in a wide array of colors. If you can't find the color or style you like, there are companies that will custom paint your computer in any color you desire. They are available in metallic and pearl finishes and high gloss or matte. Your company or school logo can be blasted on the cover.

"A merry heart does good, like medicine..." Proverbs 17:22

I encourage you to add a little humor to the work day monotony by downloading some funny computer wallpaper. Imagine, as a stressed colleague walks into your office or cubicle, and he or she sees a humorous picture or cartoon. It would certainly lighten their load and bring a little smile to their face and add some fun and creativity to the working environment.

"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most." John Ruskin (1819-1900) British journalist, novelist and poet.

Are you tired of gun metal grey? Finally, someone had designed colored laptops! You are now able to stand out from the crowd by choosing one of the new beautifully colored laptops that are on the market today. Most of the major brands, Dell, Gateway, and of course the Mac's are all available in a variety of colors. And, if you have an older model, there are companies that will colorize it for you.

Be a wise shopper, save money, get the most for your buck when you buy the cheapest laptop on the market. Don't forget about style, look for a laptop that shows off a little pizzazz with a colored laptop. When your new laptop arrives, download some funny computer wallpaper to "make your heart merry" as well as your co-workers.

To find the latest information on laptops visit Cheapest Laptop as well as Funny Computer Wallpaper

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Finding The Best Laptop

2008-05-16T05:04:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, my Acer Travelmate 4200 was broken. Then I tried to search for a new notebook. I went into many stores near my home but most of them didn't give us detailed information about new laptops. I said to myself, "I need more information" so I turned on my computer and opened my internet browser. After Googling several times, finally I got the image about what laptop should I buy. I went to a site which provide us all the information about best laptops. There, I read some good information and I was tempted to buy one. I set up my budget and thanks to God I have $3,000 for my new laptop.

I love to play games although I am a busy person. So I decided to buy a high-tech notebook, probably between new dell laptops and HP laptops. I went back to that laptop site then I chose to buy XPS M1710. I know this notebook is not new anymore, but still worth it for a gamer like me. After I received it, I can't resist the temptation to try all the latest games. I was astonished by its performance. With GeForce Go 7900 GTX, XPS M1710 is definitely the best laptop from my personal experience!

I compared my XPS 1710 to my friend's laptop, HP Compaq 6910p. Obviously my XPS 1710 is better but he explained many things about his notebook. Well, finally I understand. If you are a busy people like my friend, Compaq 6910p is a better choice. But if you want something good, something beautiful, and more importantly, you have enough money, than XPS products (in my case, XPS 1710) would be suitable for you.

Between Compaq 6910p and XPS 1710, there are slight differences. XPS 1710 is still much more expensive, use better graphic card, and of course better hard disk. Compaq 6910 is not as good as XPS 1710 but it's light and you can carry it wherever you want. I'm not a mobile person even though I'm busy but my friend is a very dedicated person to his job. When his boss tells him to go, he'll go as long as his boss pays his wage. If you are like my friend, Compaq 6910p or ultraportable laptops hopefully is what you need.

I have enough money to buy new laptops but if you prefer to save some hundreds of dollars, maybe it'll be wiser to buy used laptops.

It is easy to find which is new and which is used, just go to electronic stores (especially small stores) then you can find many used notebooks there. However, the choices are limited. Personally, I think eBay is the best bet for us to find many used laptops. I still remember in eBay there is one cheap HP Pavilion HDX Entertainment. I think Pavilion HDX Entertainment is a very popular product and you can get it for cheap price if you are clever enough.

You can pick new dell laptops or apple laptops from this complete laptop site: best laptops

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Advice On Buying A Laptop Computer

2008-05-16T05:02:00.000-07:00

Notebook PC's are growing more and more popular every day. As they keep growing increasingly easier to carry with highly capable systems, notebook sales continue to soar.

If you are considering purchasing a notebook system for yourself, then there are a few things that you should keep in mind when you're deciding which one you want to buy.

Size does matter.

When you are shopping for a laptop, obviously you are going to want to choose one that is portable and something that you are willing to carry. Besides this, the weight of your laptop will also influence the capabilities of your laptop. So, for instance if you get a laptop that is supposed to be one of the desktop replacement notebooks, then you will have a machine that is much more difficult to carry than a light weight super portable laptop that has to limit certain items such as drives.

Remember your memory.

Compared to desktops, notebooks are able to include less memory. You will want to find out what the maximum amount of memory is that the notebooks that you are buying can support. This includes how much memory is already there, how much you are able to install, and whether or not you will be able to install the extra memory yourself or if a technician has to do it.

Nobody wants to be let down.

It is really a good idea to get a system that has at least two hours of battery life during normal conditions. If you need more time than this with your computer unplugged, then you will want to find a notebook that has media bays that can be used as extra battery slots. Or, you can look for one that you can purchase extended life batteries for. Either way, you definitely will be frustrated with a computer that only gives you 30 minutes of computing time after being charged.

With these tips in mind, you should be well on your way to choosing a a notebook that you are pleased with.

Fred is a computer repair technician with Atlanta Computer Repair company Nerds Next Door. If you have any questions, or would like information about computer repairs in Atlanta, visit our website at http://www.AtlantaComputerRepairs.net