Nokia N95 8GB Release Specs

Nokia Asia released pre-launch info on the 8GB N95. Appearance wise, it looks almost identical the the current batch of N95s, except for a slight difference of the buttons on the front fascia. More info on the appearance and release specs can be viewed here.

Gameshop - A Website Review

Today's website review is on a gaming products website known as Gameshop. It is an online store based in Singapore that offers games on various platforms and PC related items.

Although they have a physical address, they do not operate as a retail store where you can just walk in and buy your games. It is strictly an online store, meaning, you can only make your orders online.

The good thing about this store is that, they are extremely up to date with the latest releases of games, and this puts even the bigger local stores to shame. Whatever I cannot find in the local stores, I can get it here. Also good it that they provide free delivery for local orders at least, and delivery is fast, and most items are received within 24 hours. You can even choose your desired delivery time slot, which I think is simply great!

I think customer service is important in any type of business, and I am glad to say that they are most eager to answer any questions that you may have. Very friendly staff, a plus point here. So, is everything good? Obviously, there is always two side to a coin isn't there?

Well, their prices are not the cheapest out there. I can often find cheaper prices at some of the local stores, but not by much. For instance, PC games can be bought at $1 cheaper elsewhere. A Razer Tarantula keyboard can be bought at $10 cheaper elsewhere. So yes, price differences varies with different products.

All in all, I still recommend it for it is one of the better local online game stores out there.

Review of Vaja i-Volution case for Nokia N95

When I got the press release of the new i-Volution case from Vaja, of course I am keen to take a closer look. Afterall, being a past customer of Vaja in the past, I am very happy with the high standards of quality this company offers, despite the high price and often 1 month waiting time, although for this particular case for the Nokia N95, it only takes 10 days.

As a owner of the Nokia N95, it is quite obvious by now that there aren't a lot of cases available on the market for it, mostly for the fact that it is a slider phone, which makes it more difficult to design one. Taking a closer look at the i-Volution, you will see that the design is simple, covering only the back of the phone with cutouts for the camera and side buttons. This is a let down, as the most important part of the phone, being the front with the screen is left exposed with nothing at all.

Even though Vaja can offer a palette of colours in customizations, it will not be an ideal case to get, as it offers minimal protection for the front of the phone. A more recommended alternative will be the Noreve Case.

Mitsubishi Galant Fortis

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces the market launch of the Galant Fortis*1, a new style sedan, at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan today. Powered by a 2.0-liter engine, two- and four-wheel drive Galant Fortis models carry a price tag ranging from 1,785,000 yen to 2,436,000 yen. (SUPER EXCEED and SUPER EXCEED NAVI PACKAGE trim levels are due to go on sale in late October.)

Galant Fortis is the first new sedan introduced by the company in Japan in seven years.Galant Fortis has been developed to a product concept that called for "a global sporty sedan that delivers high and well-balanced levels of safety, comfort and environmental performance." Development was aimed to create a new sedan distinguished by: a design that immediately identifies it as a Mitsubishi Motors sedan and gives expression to the feel, the purposefulness and the stable road stance associated with the sedan body style; and by a quality of handling and response and the particular flavor of ride that define the Mitsubishi Motors brand.

Principal product features are as follows:Galant Fortis achieves a global standard in living space with a wider and taller body without any undue stretching of overall length. With its wider track the packaging reconciles the requirements of stable handling and response with its excellent maneuverability that stems from a minimum turning radius of 5.0 m. Read more here.

Phones that work around the world

If you are planning to travel frequently but want to stay in touch at all times, GSM phones are probably the best bet. As different frequency bands are used in various countries, the rule of thumb when buying a phone for traveling is to look out for handsets which are either triband (GSM 900/1800/1900) or quadband (GSM 850/900/1800/1900).

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Leadtek Introduces the WinFast PX8400 GS TDH Silent

Leadtek unveils the WinFast PX8400 GS TDH Silent, a new entry level graphics card aiming to deliver noise free quality images.Leadtek Research Inc. today takes pride in the launch of a brand new entry-level graphics card, WinFast® PX8400 GS TDH Silent.

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Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard Review

The Microsoft Reclusa - a gaming keyboard released by Microsoft in a joint venture with Razer. If you are familiar with gaming PC accessories, then you will need no introduction to Razer. But why would you consider the Reclusa when there is the option of Razer's Tarantula gaming keyboard? For one, there is the price. The Tarantula retails for SGD$179, while the Reclusa is a cheaper alternative at SGD$110. Then let's take a look at the Reclusa.



On first sight when you open up the box, you will notice the keyboard is jet black in colour with a removable hand rest, which is padded and has a nice touch to it. You will also notice that this keyboard has quite a large footprint, and it is a wired one.

Therefore, you have to have enough desktop space to let this keyboard sit on. Being wired is supposedly to offer better response for gaming.

Examining it closer, you will see that this keyboard has a nice visual feel to it, with blue backlighting for the keys.





A gamer's trademark, especially if you have a blue Razer mouse, it will fit the theme nicely.

However, if you do not like the backlighting, you cannot dim it down or turn it off. It is there, whether you like it or not. This is not such a big deal. There are a few nice touches to this keyboard besides the gaming aspect of it. The USB is gold plated, there are two USB ports left and right of the keyboard (which I really like), and there is a nice compartment for for cables underneath the keyboard. Very thoughtful design, and it works well.


This being a gaming keyboard spots quite a few features such as low latency keys for superior gaming response, two 360 degree jog dials on each side, four programmable buttons for common tasks, six programmable hotkeys, and on the fly profile management. All these have one goal, and that is to make your gaming experience easier and more complete by offering user customizations.

All in all, I feel that it is a value for money gaming keyboard, but not without its flaws. As a personal take, I would save up and get the Tarantula from Razer instead.

2007 Toyota Camry Review

The Toyota Camry, a mid sized family sedan that needs no introduction. It is a bit like your favourite bike that you have owned for years. You know that there will be no surprises, and you know that it will work in getting you there. But there is something different for the 2007 models.

First off, look at the new styling. It has a much bolder face than before. Perhaps, it is an effort to stray away from the bland styling of the previous generation Camry. Whatever it is, I think it creates a more agressive stance, with the front nose design sloping downwards. It is very much in tune with the latest design trends. A hint of Audi and Alfa Romeo if your imagination is good.

The rear looks neat as well, inspired by design from the Lexus IS250, and it spots an integrated boot lid. Nothing revolutionary here, but it looks good as a whole package. Similar themes flow into the interior design. You get a roomy and well appointed interior, the usual storage compartments, a gated gear shift and even some"simulated wood trims". Nothing to shout about, but nothing to complain about.

The local models are available in 2.0L and 2.4L. The main difference with the 2.4L is that, you get 5 speed automatic instead of 4 speed, and 167bhp instead of 147bhp. Oh yes, you do get 224 Nm of torque instead of 190 Nm. Equipment wise, they are virtually identical. The car rides well over road bumps and on highways. However, this is no Lexus, so expect some road noise especially when crusing on highways.

i-mate Ultimate 6150

We've all played some form of that game where two photographs are put side by side, and you try to find five differences within a short time. That's the feeling we got when looking at the image of the i-mate Ultimate 6150 beside the 8150 model. In this case, it isn't particularly hard to spot the differences.

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Notebook Price Watch

With COMEX coming our way in another fortnight, our next foray to Sim Lim Square for the latest notebook prices will be a week after the show on September 7. There were no new notebooks announced since the last edition of Price Watch.

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A GPS Website Review - gpsmaps.jwpixs.com

A good GPS Mapping website is like a treasure chest for GPSr owners. Imagine if you have the highest end in a GPS unit, but no good maps to run on it, it will be like a car without wheels, it will be a handicap.


This is especially true if you bought a Garmin unit such as the Nuvi 610 in Singapore. The Garmin maps that comes with it, even if they said it is the latest version, is way backdated. Even streets and buildings that have been around for years could not be found. Yes, it is indeed a disappointment.


This is where the 3rd party maps come in. and thus the review of gpsmaps.jwpixs.com. The first thing you will notice when you visit this website is that, the animated gif file would have caught your attention, reminding you that this is a GPS Mapping website. This is shown below.








The layout of the website has a simple look to it, and yet rather effective. You have a menu on the left of the website as shown below.




As you can see, you have linking tabs to "Downloads", "Links", "FAQs", etc which is rather self explanatory, and easy to locate. I guess most people will be most interested in the Downloads section, as this is where all the maps are located.

Here comes the interesting bit. When you arrive at the downloads, you will notice that this website reserves the best maps for downloads for "donors" only. Anyone can sign up at the website, but only members who donate a minimum of USD$10 becomes a donor. It is next to nothing if you ask me, for the high quality and updated maps that you will be getting. If you have used Garmin maps which cost in excess of USD$100, and yet it disappoints, you will know what I mean.




The main focus of maps provided on this website is for the region of Singapore and Johor, which are all heavily detailed, with plenty of POIs incorporated, and of course fully routable. In fact, I have never seen any other maps available for this region that is as detailed as this. The Garmin maps don't even come close. All in all, I highly recommend this website if you need quality GPS maps for Singapore and Johor.

Review on Canon IXUS 950 IS

Canon's IXUS series, is an exercise in slow evolution. Since the company has hit on a very successful design, these compact point-and-shoots typically see only minor tweaks from year to year. This year's follow-up to the popular 850 IS is the new IXUS 950 IS. The main differences between the two include a jump up to 8.3...

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Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700) Review

From the super-slim design of the Ultra Edition 8.4 which snagged an Editors' Choice to one of the earlier HSDPA-enabled Ultra Edition 13.8, the Korean chaebol has constantly been trimming the form factor of its Ultra series lineup. One of its latest introductions, the Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700), manages to pack a wealth of features including 3G...

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TomTom GO 720 GPS Preview & First Impressions

On my recent trip to TomTom, I was able to play with the new TomTom GO 720 and wanted to give you my first impressions. The TomTom GO 720 was recently announced, and while it’s not yet available to the public, it will be by the end of July/Early August. I think there are a couple of things going on with the TomTom GO 720 that are worth noting.

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GPS navigation systems

Before we dive into the types of navigation systems and buying advice, it's always good to get a little background on the technology and have a basic understanding of how it works. Originally developed in 1973 by the US Department of Defense for military purposes, the Navstar GPS network consists of 30 satellites orbiting the earth every 12 hours..

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Winding Road Magazine Review

Winding Road, a pretty appropriate name for a automobile related site. It hints performance, adventure and excitement. Well, except that "Winding Road" is not strictly speaking just a site about cars, it is an online magazine. It churns out monthly issues with bright and glossy pages of car reviews, news and info, just like a real magazine. The best thing is: you get a free 3 year subscription. Yes, we all like free things don't we?


Yes, it gives you an opportunity to enjoy the magazine, and you can unsubscribe at any time. But what does it offer? Let's start at looking at the website's main page. There is a tab entitled "Road Tests".



Under this section, you will find all road tests of automobiles listed alphabetically by manufacturer. Although it does not have every model as per manufacturer listed, it still is a good collection of reviews. I believe the list will grow steadily over time.



Under the "News" section, you get news and scoops on automobiles updated on a daily basis. I think this section is important to keep the content fresh and keeping the readers happy.Afterall, no one wants to wait one month between issues to catch up on automotive news.



Next there is a tab entitled "Spy Shots", but the funny thing is that, it is linked to the "News" page. I think they should really seperate the pages to differentiate between news and spy shots. It will get the readers confused here, and defeats the purpose of putting two different tabs to link to the same page. There are a couple of other sections such as "Hot Cars" and "Features". In my opinion, these extra sections are not unique enough to be placed there. It feels too much of a repitition.

The next section of "Videos" however warrants attention. One cannot deny that video is a powerful media, and watching videos of automobiles is entertaining for car enthusiasts. However, they should be categorized by manufacturer and not only by month. My only gripe is that, the videos are too scarce. They should bump up the video content to keep it interesting.

It is quite evident that the main attraction of "Winding Road" is its monthly publication of online magazine. You not only can read and print the current issues, but catch up on past issues that you may have missed out. All in all, it is worth taking a look.

Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard

The Tarantula is the perfect partner for your gaming mouse as this keyboard from Razer has tons of features designed for the hardcore gamer. Ever since the world of gaming got serious, professional gaming grade products have cropped up all over the place...

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Coolermaster Unveils New Notebook Cooler NotePal Infinite

Coolermaster introduces a new range of notebook cooling device, the NotePal Infinite that boasts a 150% increase in its cooling area and multiple heat source cooling.

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Asus P526 Pegasus (with GPS)

Asus showcases its all new P526 with GPS capability and updates it with Windows Mobile 6 for the tech-savvy user. With the rising popularity of smartphones amongst general consumers, manufacturers are pulling out all the stops by flooding the market with a myriad of "smart" products...

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SiS672FX - Budget for Budget's Sake

The SiS672FX is a chipset featuring an updated Mirage 3+ IGP engine that is now certified for Windows Vista Premium. It supports all current Intel 1066MHz FSB processors including the Core 2 Quad and features very impressive energy efficiency operation - at a price. Read on.

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Sony unveils the sleek and stylish Cyber Shot T-series

The 8-megapixel DSC-T100 camera is claimed to be a showstopper with the powerful Carl Zeiss(R) 5x optical zoom and 3 inch LCD screen in Sony's T-series. This model will debut in red, black and silver. The 8-megapixel DSC-T20 camera features a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and will hit the scene in pink, white, black ...

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Review: Garmin nuvi 680 at GPSmagazine.com

GPSmagazine.com has posted an extremely detailed review of the Garmin nuvi 680. The review takes an in-depth look at the new MSN Direct features, as well as other GPS navigation features. Ultimately, the review says that although the MSN Direct features are interesting, they're not worth the $300 price difference, and the nuvi 660 is a better deal.

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Changes to Malsingmaps.com

If you are unaware as to what Malsing Maps is all about, it is a community website with forum that offers routable GPS maps for free for the region of Singapore and Malaysia in particular.

The big change with Malsing Maps is 2 fold. Firstly, they have switched to a new forum hosting. Things are still a bit messy at the moment, but is getting sorted out. This is not such a big deal for members. What is creating a bit of a wave for members is that they have locked their "free maps" from their August 2007 version onwards. What this means is that not everyone will be able to just download and use the new maps. Well, only people who contribute will be granted an unlock code. The reasoning behind that is to encourage participation. For new and inexperienced users of GPS, and in particular Garmin Nuvi users, they are adopting a wait and see attitude as to what the community will come up with in the upcoming weeks to help them.

Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision SE Webcam

In this review, Benchmark Reviews will evaluate the progression of technology into a product which hopes to establish itself as the pinnacle of PicturePhone evolution: Logitech's QuickCam Ultra Vision Special Edition Webcam.

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2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R36) at Inside Line

The 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R is a legend before it even enters production.Born from a long line of Skyline GT-Rs dating back to 1969, this latest version — "R36" to the hard-core — promises to pack more turbocharged power, more all-wheel-drive technology and more sheer speed than any Japanese car ever to come to America. For six years...

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Turn a flashnight into a handheld burning laser!

DIYer Kipkay extracts the laser from a DVD burner and mounts it in a small flashlight to create a handheld laser burner that can light matches and burst balloons.

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NEC and Hitachi Team To Water-Cool Hard Drives

Hitachi and NEC have joined forces to create quieter and cooler hard drives using the power of hydrogen and oxygen (otherwise known as water).

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Sony VAIO VGN-TZ18GN (Centrino Duo)

Sony has prepared a new, luxurious series of ultra-portable notebooks to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the first Sony VAIO notebook. Join us as we take a look at the latest high-end piece of desirable hardware from Sony's design team.

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Apple iPhone Review

The Apple iPhone. Even long before its launch, there has been so much hype that it seems that the speculations and rumours have formed a mountain of high expectations that people have come to expect of the phone from Apple.

The longer we have to wait, the higher and wilder the expectations became. So, is there such a thing as too much hype? Yes, and in this case, it is not necessarily a good thing, as we will discover later.

Even if you are not familiar with the iPhone, just by looking at it, you can tell that it is a trendy piece of equipment, and fashionable is not out of the question either. I am sure many will end up in the hands of female buyers just for its form factor. It is slim (11.6mm thin), looks expensive, and has a bright display (480 x 320-pixels). These features attract lots of attention already. But wait a minute, where are the buttons on this phone? This is where the fun begins. It has got only one hard button on the front panel. It is all touch sensitive. This means that you got to use your fingers to navigate around the phone. I can see some people might already be thinking "fingerprint magnet". You are not wrong here. It is one for sure.

This phone is different, and no copycat designs here. So if you want something unique, the Apple iPhone is worth taking a look. The functions of this phone is all menu driven via the colourful icons on the main screen. All is easily located and navigating through the different functions is an easy task. Thus, the learning curve is very short on this phone. You will feel at home in no time.

However, remember that this phone has no external buttons to perform a function.

Therefore, to perform tasks such as playing a video or even making a call, you got to call up the respective application first. Some people might find this extra step troublesome. But I guess this is a small price to pay for the fully touch sensitive design. Remember the iPhone has got one hard button on the front? It is like a "Home" button. It brings you back to the main screen should you lose yourself in navigating. Right now, you can be forgiven to think the iPhone is so great that you should rush to the stores to get one. Hang on a minute. For such a high-end phone, its drawbacks are pretty serious. Read on.

1) The battery is not removable. What were they thinking? Why can't they make it convenient for people to replace their own batteries?

2) There is no voice dialling.

I know it is not a live or die function, but it have been nice to have this included for convenience.

3) Want to set your favourite MP3 as your ringtone?
You can't do it.
4) No 3G

So, you can have the latest and most trendy phone, and even the great Safari browser but no 3G.

The Apple iPhone is a bit of a mixed bag. It is a bit like wearing a business suit to the gym for a workout. It has the potential to be a great phone, it has a great design, a great interface, but is hindered by its flaws. It is like a half filled dream. They created a great looking phone, innovative even, but took away features that other competitive phones are already offering. It is just such a waste. Therefore, I would not recommend this phone as value for money.

Logitech Wave Keyboard Review

Sometimes you wonder how else could a keyboard be improved so that it is radically different. You have wired keyboards, wireless keyboards, ergonomically designed keyboards, foldable keyboards, the list goes on. So what is so different about Logitech's Wave Keyboard? As the name suggests, you might get a hint already.

Logitech calls it the "exciting new shape for comfort". In essence, it is an ergonomically designed keybord which focuses on contoured shape keys to hold your fingers and the "wave" shaped keyboard is supposed to promote a correct typing position for your hands. The palm rest is made of soft material, to reduce the stress to your wrists when typing. Really, it looks cool but is nothing new. You have seen palm and wrist pads everywhere. Nevertheless, integrating it as part of the keyboard with cushion supports is commendable. Since comfort for typing is the theme here, you will not find anything less than what you have seen before. You have height adjustments for tilt angle for easier typing. I am sure that is no surprise. What is neat though is that, if you use headphones and it is a wired one, you can tuck it in neatly under a channel found under the keyboard. Simple but neat solution.

It seems like both hardware and software manufacturers are obsessed with the Vista OS. Of course, with more people using it everyday, it makes sense to make their products compatible. Logitech implements one touch buttons for Vista features such as Flip 3D, Zoom, Photo Gallery, and Gadgets. In addition, you get media controls such as voolume control and programmable function keys. Pretty convenient to use, and is almost a bridge between a normal keyboard and a gaming keyboard.

Connection is easy via USB. It comes with a CD-ROM, but you need not use it you you choose not to. Vista recognizes the keyboard even with no third party software. Apart from that, I think it is a great looking keyboard and feels great to use provided you got enough desktop space, as it is quite large. A 5 year warranty that comes with it is good news too.

Review of HTC Touch PDA Phone

HTC? You can't blame yourself if you have no clue what brand is that. Many haven't heard of it before. The HTC launched its first range of products with what they call the HTC Touch. Touch as in "Touch down"? Maybe.

Let's take a look. You will see that design wise, this is a clean looking phone. Simple, and yet effective enough to look the business. The screen is even flushed with the front panel of the phone, which makes it look one piece, instead of different parts attached together. Quite a seamless design.

I think for PDA phone users, one of the common scenario will be that, even we love the capabilities of our devices, it looks like we are carrying a small brick. They are usually quite thick in dimensions. Therefore, it is pleasant the see that the HTC Touch is slim. What a relief! Weighing in at 112g with battery included, it is pretty good.

This fact aside, you will see that the design on the front is pretty much a minimalist concept, nothing more than a button for making and receiving calls. Now, the specs is a mixed bag of joys and wishes. This is a tri-band GSM phone, with wifi, bluetooth, 2MP camera, runs on Windows Mobile 6, but no 3G and HSDPA. I think PDA phones really need 3G and HSDPA, I am sure many data heavy users will agree. The specs may look decent for this phone, but at many times, I feel that some manufacturers tend to include features for form rather than function. Do they think buyers will buy the phone just by looking at the specs on paper? It has got to work well in reality to be an excellent product.

Take for example the camera. It is without autofocus. As expected, you can't expect much from the quality of the pictures. It's basic function is a PDA. Therefore, consider it as a PDA with added functions as secondary bonus. Again, if you look at the OMAP850 201MHz processor which powers this unit. Not exactly innovative, and it really slows down when you try to run more than a couple of programs or multitask. Therefore, I do not recommend this product.

High speed drift crash - Fuji Speedway

It sure reminds you that drifting is a dangerous sport.:)

The V6 powered Toyota Blade hits the Japanese show rooms!

The Toyota Blade, luxury version of the Auris, saw a new element added to its lineup yesterday with the long awaited V6 version! Under the bonnet sits a 3.5 liter DOHC VVT-i V6 engine producing 280HP @ 6200rpm and 35.1kg-m @ 4700 rpm.

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The new Mazda 6 (Atenza) is ready for Frankfurt!

The Mazda 6 is one of the major elements in the "Zoom Zoom" manufacturer's renewal and it will be back, hungry as ever, for the 2007 International Auto Salon in Frankfurt, Germany!

So far we haven't been given any details on the specifications of this vehicle other than it should be eco-friendly...but with those 2 pics you'll be able to decide whether or not you like the new style of Mazda. The style in itself is not a big surprise as it appears similar to what some concept-cars, such as the Ryuga, presented a couple months ago.

More news and pictures soon, from Frankfurt (Sep. 13th-23rd).

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 (known as the all-new Mazda Atenza in Japan) at the 62nd annual Frankfurt Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, September 11 through Sunday, September 23, 2007.

The Frankfurt Motor Show press days are September 11 and 12, and the public days are September 15-23.

Mazda will hold its press conference on Tuesday, September 11, at 13:45 (local time).

All-new Mazda6 (European specification)

The all-new Mazda6 arrives as a full redesign of Mazda’s first model to embody the Zoom-Zoom product philosophy, offering a thrilling drive to all those who still remember the love of motion first experienced as a child. Following the all-new Mazda2, the new Mazda6 is the second Mazda new generation product to evolve to the next stage, further deepening the emotional connection between man and machine - Mazda calls it “Kizuna”.

Inheriting Mazda’s tradition of responsive handling and performance that has become recognized around the world and evolving the original model’s distinctive design and exceptional functionality, the all-new Mazda6 takes a step forward in quality and offers strengthened environmental and safety performance. The result is an exciting and delightful experience that only the all-new Mazda6 can deliver.

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Nokia 6300 Video Review

I like the Nokia 6300 for its simplicity in design, which is a good thing. It is traditional Nokia design at its best. Immediately by looking at the phone, you will become familiar with its usage if you had used a Nokia phone before. Learning curve is very short, and easy and fast to become comfortable using it. For the average phone user, the feature set is more than sufficient. However, the camera multimedia feature is important to you, perhaps this might not be your top choice as the 2 MP camera has no auto-focus or flash installed, which may be frustrating when expecting too much in terms of the quality of pictures.

Not one, but many "gPhones" in the works: report

Google has developed multiple mobile phone prototypes and is shopping them around North American and European carriers, according to a new report. A mobile web browser is also in development.

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HP Invites Digital Animators to Bring their Imagination to Life

HP is kicking off an unique contest that invites digital animators across Asia Pacific to create, design and direct short, animated skits using high-performance workstations and graphics tools.

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BenQ Joybook S41 (Intel Santa Rosa)

BenQ's latest Joybook, the S41 leads the company's charge of notebooks refreshed with the Santa Rosa platform. Aided by NVIDIA's DirectX 10 compatible GeForce 8600M GS graphics chipset, can this notebook be one of the bargains of the year?

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Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R (Intel P35)

Gigabyte updates its S-Series of motherboards with the Intel P35 chipset and introduces their new Ultra Durable 2 design. The GA-P35-DS3R recaptures the old magic of the GA-965P-DS3 as a great budget board with an incredible appetite for speed. Check out the full review right here.

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ASUS EN8600GT OC Gear 256MB DDR3

Tweaking your graphics cards is now as simple as turning a knob with ASUS' OC Gear edition of the GeForce 8600 GT. We tried our hand at fiddling with this new product and here's what we found.

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Invest Fair 2007

"Invest Fair '07 is the largest investment exhibition organised by . The event is supported by the Singapore Exchange and Bursa Malaysia. The fair will be held from 25th - 26th August 2007 at the SUNTEC Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 4, Exhibition Hall 404, from 10am to 6pm.

It is an event for investors to learn and be educated on the latest financial products and services, identify investment trends, understand the market outlook and hear from the experts as to how, where, when and what to invest in. With over 50 seminars, a lucky draw with attractive prizes, an investment game as well as panel discussions moderated by Channel NewsAsia presenter Melvin Yong, the fair is expected to draw a crowd of over 15,000 visitors. So be sure to mark it on your calendars and stop by!"

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This is a great event if you are interested in any kind of financial investments. Even if you are not, it makes for a great experience to gain some knowledge on the topics. Find about about market trends, and how it can affect you.

Dell XPS M1330 Review

The Dell XPS M1330 is considered by many to be a breakthough in design, which I agree. It sure beats the traditional functional but boring design, which looks no different from other notebooks. This is certainly a plus point for Dell fans out there.

What is also nice is that, this notebook is light and thin. It proves that Dell has been listening to its consumers. Finally, you can show off your Dell at Starbucks instead of trying to hide it from the next table using a Sony Vaio.

The design is not totally flat, but with curves at the sides and corners. It is a sloping design, with the front thinner than the back. I would think that it aims to promote a better typing posture. Weighing in at approximately 1.7 kgs, this 13-inch notebook is definitely in the ultra-portable category. You can have 3 different colours for the lid of this notebook, which is available in red, white or black. This would definitely widen its user base to include women who likes using a trendy looking notebook. It is no surprise that the majority of female notebook shoppers tend to go for the looks of a notebook first before even looking at the specs.

The design is very nice in its entirety, although if you want to be picky, the touchpad could be larger for easier usage, especially if you got big fingers. Also, there are only 2 USB ports, sufficient for many people, unless you plan to attach more than 2 USB devices at a single time. This point aside, this is a rather highly equipped notebook. The beauty of buying from Dell is that, there is always a high level of choice when it comes to customization - getting what you want, instead of settling for what the manufacturers want to give you.

Just take a look at the following options, and you will get excited about getting what you wish for:

Processors

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7300 (2GHz, 4M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.80GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T5250 (1.50GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)

Operating System

Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic

Memory

Up to 4GB shared4 Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM provides blazing performance.

DDR2 dual channel5 memory offers excellent performance and bandwidth. This memory architecture is designed to help to improve overall system performance and help reduce power consumption. As demands from processors, graphics and networking increase, DDR2 is the standard in notebook memory.

Graphics

Intel Graphic Media Accelerator X3100

NVIDIA GeForceTM Go 8400M GS with 128MB dedicated GDDR3 graphics memory

Screen

Optional:
13.3" UltraSharpTM WXGA display with TrueLifeTM
2.0 MP camera (standard CCFL display)

13.3" UltraSharpTM WXGA display with TrueLifeTM
0.3 MP camera (optional WLED slim & light display)

Hard Drives

Up to 160GB6 configured with 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.

Optical Storage

Integrated Slot-Load DVD+/-RW Drive7

Weight & Dimensions

Weight: Starting at 1.79 kg
Width: 31.8cm
Height: 2.21cm – 3.38cm
Depth: 23.8cm

I/O Ports

2 USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
IEEE 1394a
RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100)
External Modem via USB
Video: VGA
Video: HDMI
ExpressCard 54 mm slot
8-in-1 removable memory card reader
Audio jacks: Stereo in & headphone/speaker out (x2) dual digital array mics

Obviously, this is a very well equipped notebook, satisfying even the most avid road warrior. Performance wise, it should not disappoint either. It is pretty near the top of similarly equipped ultra-portables, and battery life on the standard 6-cell battery pack lasts for about 2.5 hours. If you are going on a long flight with this notebook, a 9-cell battery pack is advised, and carrying a spare battery would not hurt either.

HP TouchSmart PC - Videos

New generation PC from HP with touchscreen capability embracing the Vista O/S. Pretty interesting concept of a total media entertainment center. It is an all-in-one PC concept. People with space constraints should find this interesting. However, traditional expandability as in the PC norm is limited as expected. That being said, the integrated sofware driven features definitely has a "WOW Factor".

Samsung WEP200 Bluetooth Headset Review

The Samsung WEP200 Bluetooth headset is perhaps the smallest I have come across. Weighing in at just 9g, this feather weight headset is made in Korea, and not China. Some people might feel this is of better quality.

It is so light that you can hardly feel it is there, it is easy to forget you are wearing one. This headset is different from the norm of a "ear clip" design. It employs a "ear plug" design with a rubber ring which will stay firmly attached when worn. Just to make sure you get a comfortable fit, it comes with interchangeable rubber attachments in small, medium and large fitments. There are no issues to fit ears of all sizes.

One physical feature which I liked is the large multi-function button which is used to make and receive calls. No confusing buttons here, which is good for user friendliness. There is also an up/down button conveniently located on the side to control the volumes. The design is simplicity at its best. It is a perfect choice for people looking for a small and light weight headset that is simple to use. This is a bluetooth headset, which means you can pair it up with most phones that has a bluetooth capability. I paired it up with both a Samsung Z720 and Nokia N95 with no problems at all. After the initial paring is done, it even auto connects should the signal drop off, after you remove it from the charger for instance.

Talking about charging, the charger that came with this unit is innovative as well. It is in fact a storage case with charging pins where you can put the WEP200 to charge it. It looks great as well. The audio quality is considered good for voice calls, although there is no noise cancelling feature on this headset. You can stream MP3s as well if your phone supports it, but don't expect stereo quality. It is not meant for this purpose. That being said, having a talk time of 4 hrs and standby time of 70 hours, this is a pretty good headset for "life without wires". Personally, I love using it.

Motorola Showcase in New York City

This is a video clip showing the Motorola product showcase in NYC. I think it makes for great viewing especially if you are a fan of the Moto mobile phones. I like the upcoming Z8 model. I think they nicknamed the "banana phone" to an interesting effect.

Good Review on Nokia N95

This is an excellent review of the Nokia N95 Multimedia phone from YouTube. One of the most detailed reviews I have found. It gives both potential buyers and owners of the N95 a great insight into the functions of the phone. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Review of Acer Aspire 5920G Notebook

The first thing you will notice about the Acer 5920G is the sheer physical size of the unit itself.

This is not a small laptop, nor is it an ultra-portable.Weighing in at almost 3kg, it is more suited as a desktop replacement. That being said, the design is a very trendy and modern one. Of course, taste is a personal thing, but most people will like it as it is unique and different from other laptops. It does stand out from the crowd. It is more of a wedge shaped laptop with curves, and it serves to break away from the traditional design of squared off and sharp edges.

This laptop brims with quality wherever you look. Some people have commented on the greysih and cream coloured interior to be ugly. Those might be the people who can't accept changes, and too afraid to break away from the norm of having a stark black laptop. Too bad for them, as the light cream coloured inside of this laptop is a much welcome change from the norm, and I think it looks great.


The one thing that you will soon realize with this laptop is the specs, and thus the value for money. For the same amount of money, you will be hard pressed to find a similar speced laptop.

It is a pretty high end machine. Let's take a look at the specs here and you will have an idea what I mean. It has the latest core 2 Duo technology with 2GB of DDR2 RAM, which ensures that you will not experience any slow down running the preloaded Vista OS. It also has a 8600M-GT dedicated graphics card with 256MB, which means it will also satisty the mobile gamer, and will run even the latest games with no issues. There is also a 160GB SATA hard drive and dual-layer DVD/RW drive which provides the primary storage options. This is really a value for money machine, considering the retail price of USD$1520. It is not in the same league in overall quality as a Sony Vaio for instance, but for the price, you are getting a lot already.

Mercedes C-Class Review

The brand new 2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class is one of the most anticipated new cars in the small cars luxury segment. In local showrooms, it is in the midst of being launched.

I hear some people commented that it looks like a shrunk down S-Class. I certainly can agree with that, with some similar styling cues. It looks well composed, sporty and meaner than a BMW 3-Series. The C-Class has moved a little more upmarket.

What is similar too according to Mercedes Benz is that buyers can expect the same level of quality as found in their flagship S-Class series, which is a good thing. This means that, the quality do not get a toned down effect with even the basic models of C-Class. 3 key elements of major improvement with this latest incarnation in the C-Class lineup are bigger interior space, quieter cabin with better sound proofing, and a much more rigid chassis. It is reported to have high strength steel which makes up 70% of the body structure.

The marketing slogan they use for the C-Class is "Agility Control". Simply put, this car is better behaved over rough patches and bumps, giving you a smoother ride, much like the S-Class. This includes the selective damping system which automatically adjusts the suspension set-up in accordance with the condition of the road – giving you a consistently high level of driving enjoyment. As an option, you can specify the ADVANCED AGILITY* package with special sports mode which allows you to choose a particularly sporty suspension response or a distinctly comfortable one at the touch of a button.

You can choose between five different petrol engines for the new C-Class. The entry-level version comes in the guise of two 4-cylinder models with supercharger: The drive in the C 180 KOMPRESSOR and the more powerful C 200 KOMPRESSOR is provided by a 4-cylinder supercharged engine.

Thanks to a new engine management system and a modified piston profile, output and torque have been increased. For instance, the C 180 KOMPRESSOR delivers 156 hp and maximum torque of 230 Nm. The C 200 KOMPRESSOR produces a magnificent 184 hp and 250 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 9.9 and 8.8 seconds, with a top speed of 220 and 230 km/h respectively.

You can have the C-Class in either 5-speed or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both are smooth to use, and have a manual overide mode should you choose to engage in more sporty driving. In the 7-speed transmission, seven forward gears constantly provide optimum engine speed and deliver virtually imperceptible gear changes.

When changing down, the 7G-TRONIC – unlike other automatic transmissions – delivers extra-fast mid-range sprints by skipping individual gears. By simply nudging the selector lever, you can also shift gear manually.

At least for the moment, it looks like Mercedes has got a winning ace on their hands. Compared to its immediate rival - the BMW 3 series, the C-Class seems to be the leader to beat.

Review of Nokia 8600 Luna

The Nokia 8600 Luna. From the name, you could probably tell, there is something special about this new creation from Nokia. It is dark and mysterious, and brims of quality as well. With materials used such as opaque smoke glass and stanless steel, it sounds like parts that is more suited for a racy car rather than a phone.

Well, at least the price tag of around USD$750 at launch sounds equally sophisticated. Think of it as a premium item, a designer collection, like Lexus is to Toyota and aimed squarely at consumers with deep pockets. At140g, it is elegantly light. With the smoked glass, it sure exhibits a certain touch of class. Glass? Yep, and how durable to drops and shocks, we don't know as yet.

I think Nokia has really gone to make sure the finest details are not overlooked in the presentation of this phone. Hold the phone in your hand, and soon you will realize that keypad is special. It has a pulsating light that mimicks your heartbeat. Some people say this thing seems "alive".

Well, that is a good attraction to get enough attention to this phone. What about the real deal? In effect, this is a light weight slider phone. No flimsy sliders here. Firm and positive sliding action, which is good news. Maybe this phone is designed with female consumers in mind, as the keypad might be a struggle for males, especially if you got big fingers. This can be good or bad news. Maybe, you can say Nokia is very focused in their marketing with this phone. Very targeted, very specialized.

Think of it as a designer item, you get class, elegance, quality, but the bare essentials with few bells and whistles. This is no N95. If you are looking for a powerhouse of a phone in a small package, you are looking at the wrong phone. The N95 in the Nokia range might suit you better if that is what you want. Just look at the specs.

I mean a 2-inch screen isn't exactly amazing, along with a measely 128MB of internal memory with no expansion card slot, you are having a very streamlined phone. No expansion capabilty whatsoever. I think this is a limitation, as there is just so much data you can store on the phone before you are forced to delete files when memory runs out, which happens quickly.

Sure, you have the usual PIM features, web browser and email functions, but nothing new and innovative to win any awards. The 2MP camera included is nothing to shout about, with no auto focus and flash. Taking pictures less of the perfect lighting conditions will mean blurred images and frustration. The problem of not having an integrated internal antenna means that to listen to FM radio, you still need to plug in a headset or earphones. With just over 3 hrs of talk time, and limited potential in its feature set, it just falls short of being the phone to have, apart from the chic factor.