Posted by Oscar Hedley on July 19, 2011
Czech security software supplier Avast Software has unveiled a product line aimed at the business market.
The company is hoping to build on the success it had in the consumer market, driven by its free anti-virus product, which is backed by a community of around 131 million users who channel malware intelligence back to the company.
Avast! Business Protection, based on Avast’s latest anti-virus engine released in February, is the result of a revamp of the company’s business product to bring it in line with its consumer offering.
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Posted by Dylan Dun on July 19, 2011
VERTEX3D, a brand of AMD graphics card, today launches a new series of VTX3D HD6670/6570 Digital Streamer Edition.
VTX3D HD6670/6570 Digital Streamer Edition combines digital TV content with computer, using FlexiTV technology designed by Mirics.
By utilizing Window Media Center, the latest VTX3D Digital Streamer Edition can easily extend the home entertainment experience from TV to the PC. DVB-T TV signal support enable users to watch the free digital TV program on PC in HD/SD quality, allowing a casual, fun enjoyment without the limitations of a conventional TV.
The VTX3D HD6670 Digital Streamer Edition supports 1GB of the latest GDDR5 memory, and is clocked at 800MHz core speed and 1000MHz memory speed.
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Posted by Dylan Dun on July 19, 2011
Apple refreshed the Mac Mini with an all-new design this morning; while the spec refresh was expected, the new redesign simply wasn’t. The new Minis are now configurable with AMD Radeon graphics, quad-core i7 CPUs, HDMI, Thunderbolt, and most unexpectedly – no optical drives.
In addition to the updated specs, Apple knocked a hundred dollars off the smallest Mac’s MSRP; instead of starting at $699, the new Minis have returned to a $599 price point, meaning that buying a Mac can still be relatively affordable. The new Minis look like the older Mac Mini Servers, which eschewed an optical drive in lieu of having a secondary hard drive.
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Posted by Oliver Hoinville on July 19, 2011
One of the downsides to system reviews is that it’s usually impossible to evaluate system reliability or performance over an extended period of time. Since boutique builders typically assemble rigs with a focus on solid warranties or top-level components, not being able to properly grade long-term reliability is an area of product coverage that some of you might find lacking.
Fortunately, we’re currently in a position to investigate this sort of question with one particular product and perhaps on a higher level as well. Here’s our look back in the review and moving forward with the Origin Genesis custom gaming desktop system… Read full article…
Posted by Oliver Hoinville on July 19, 2011
Only a few months after it first went on sale, the Wi-Fi-only model of Research in Motion’s PlayBook touchscreen tablet is rumored to be discontinued, as it has failed to compete with Apple’s market leading iPad. [Updated with response from RIM]
The rumor came Monday from OTR Global, and was relayed by RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky. The BlackBerry PlayBook hit the market in April with a model that did not include integrated 3G, and it was met with lukewarm reviews.
“Weak PlayBook sales may not be the only reason (for the alleged discontinuation) — RIM appears to be focusing resources around 3G/4G PlayBook, QNX ‘superphones,’ and upcoming BlackBerry launches,” Abramsky wrote.
He said that reduction in builds for the PlayBook could signal a number of things, including lower than expected sales. Read full article…