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ASUS Heralds New Era of Computing at Computex 2008

June 06th, 2008

ASUS Press Release

Taipei, Taiwan, June 5, 2008At Computex 2008, ASUS, a leading company in the new digital era, showcased its cutting-edge technology with innovative products that breaks new ground into the frontier of computing and technology. An impressive amount of visitors were in attendance at ASUS’ booths, and this year, visitors were treated to a dazzling display of innovative technology that included the ever-popular Eee PC™ in its two new iterations – the Eee PC™ 901 and 1000, exclusive world-leading motherboard technologies like the ASUS EPU-6 Engine, as well as several new concept product models that provided visitors a glimpse into the technology of tomorrow.

Experience the Future with VirtualReal Interactive Display
Always seeking the pinnacle of perfection in technology and providing users with top-notch products and user convenience, ASUS’ R&D has constantly pushed forward in terms of technological advances. The result is the innovative and intuitive VirtualReal interface. This truly innovative piece of technology presents itself to the user as a minimalistic interface that makes controlling and interacting with computers convenient and easy.

At first glance, the VirtualReal interface is seemingly non-existent, but when users start moving their hands in front of the built-in camera, the “magic” begins. VirtualReal combines several new innovations to provide users with an alternative and unique form of computing operation. VirtualReal is able to make use of motion sensor abilities to pick up the user’s hand movements through the built-in camera (much like the talked-about scene in the sci-fi movie Minority Report); while through an intuitive touch screen and touchpad interface, it is also able to provide users with brand new user experiences like never before.

Easy to Play Eee Stick - Enjoy Gaming in More Fun Ways
Another different way to experience new computer operations and gaming interaction is the ASUS Eee Stick. This innovative controller incorporates one navigation controller, one activation controller, and a dongle to provide users with motion, pointing and tilt functions in a vivid and fun manner. With three operation modes (3D Motion Control Mode, Pointing Mode and tilt Control Mode), users can experience a whole new way to enjoy almost every type of game that includes action, “Beat-’Em-Up”, FPS, light gun, racing and flight games! Equipped with a 10 meter wireless working range, users can put the wide space to good use without the fear or messy wiring. The Eee Stick is also cross-platform compatible, and can be used in conjunction with PC game pads, mice and keyboards.

ASUS Achievements for 2007
ASUS saw the year 2007 filled with accolades from across the globe with 2568 awards. It was also ranked in Business Week’s “InfoTech 100″ for the 10th straight year; and named the “Number One in Quality and Services” by the Wall Street Journal Asia.

ASUS at Computex 2008
For more details about our highlighted products, please come visit us at TICC (Taipei International Convention Center), Booth no. TF1L & 101B from June 3 – 7!




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June 06th, 2008 22:25:37

Nokia receives European Commission merger control approval for the acquisition of Trolltech

June 06th, 2008
Espoo, Finland - The European Commission today announced that it has unconditionally approved Nokia’s voluntary tender offer for all the shares in Trolltech ASA (OSE: Troll). Nokia will now proceed with the consummation of the offer.
Settlement for the shares tendered in the offer is expected to take place on June 6, 2008.  In accordance with section 3.9 of the offer document, Nokia has determined that the tendered shares shall be acquired by its wholly owned subsidiary, Nokia Norge AS.
Following the completion of the offer, Nokia owns 52 411 283 shares and votes in Trolltech, representing 99.4% of all the shares outstanding in Trolltech.
Nokia intends to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares in Trolltech in accordance with section 4-25 of the Norwegian Public Limited Companies Act. Such compulsory acquisition of shares is expected to take effect on or about 6 June, 2008. In addition, Nokia will apply for the delisting of Trolltech’s share from the Oslo Stock Exchange, effective as soon as possible.
Further information on the settlement of the offer can be obtained from:
Nordea Corporate Finance
Tel. +47 22 48 50 00
Fax. +47 22 69 05 09



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June 06th, 2008 22:15:04

How to enable Gmail Labs in your Gmail account

June 06th, 2008

You are a Gmail user and you can’t use the new Gmail Labs features introduced today? You can enable Gmail Labs easily by following these simple steps:

1. Login to user Gmail account

2. On your web browser paste this address:

https://mail.google.com/mail/?labs=1#settings

The new tab “Labs” is now visible in your Settings panel. Just click on it and start exploring!



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June 06th, 2008 22:08:53

Laptop Battery Optimization Tips

June 06th, 2008

Now the major hindrance which comes with most of the mainframe users is of the series backups that it provides. Many of the laptops which are in the advertise are good enough to bestow you with the highest battery life but this is not so with most of the brands. Usually they impart a bit sink array backups than the rated ones. Now what to do to have an best backing for your battery array. Here are some of the vital things or tips which you should admire to make your series give you with the most backing time.

1. First go for the polite checkup or the life of the battery. This could be done by having software installed on your mainframe which constantly monitors your series and provides you the advice. Most of these software’s are freeware or are incorporated with the factory complex floppy. This will help you in having a polite rein of your string life if it is delivering the right weight or not.
2. Never try manually to eradicate and petite the array tops. This will make your series discharge totally at one time goodbye the string spoiled casing a difficult discharge. These is the most risky conditions and must be avoided.
3. Never forever discharge the array before plugging in the intensity sell because this will worse the series life as well. Discharging it completely and then charging it must forever be avoided.
4. The next thing one could do to horde a lot of string faculty is to go for Hibernate selection for the mainframe. This is most handy for the Laptop in instance of battery economy techniques.

Always follow the above mentioned techniques to make your laptop work very well bountiful you the most battery backing having the most life of the battery as well.



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June 06th, 2008 21:48:54

Screen2Exe: Record your screen activity video as executable files

June 06th, 2008

A coworker told me today about a nice program he found on the Internet, allowing to record your screen activity to an executable file easily playable on any computer.

The software is very easy to use, but I will test it further during the weekend.

You can download Screen2exe here.



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June 06th, 2008 21:14:14