Free Personal Computer Workshop for Public at CDI College

Free Personal Computer Workshop at CDI College in Abbotsford - CDI College technology staff and students will be on hand to diagnose your personal computer problems.

CDI College in Abbotsford is offering the public a free Personal Computer Workshop on August 17, 2011 from 1:00-7:00pm.

All members of the community are invited to bring along their personal computers and drop by CDI College’s Abbotsford campus for this free event. IT staff and students from CDI’s School of Technology will be on hand to help address any technical issues and provide advice on computer repairs and maintenance. This is a great opportunity to receive some technical support without the high costs of computer repair shops.

For those who might be interested in pursuing a career as an IT professional, the upcoming Personal Computer Workshop will also provide information about CDI’s technology programs and job opportunities for graduates.

Technology professionals are in demand, especially those that have up-to-date knowledge and skills in the industry’s leading software and processes. The School of Technology at CDI College provides students with quality, industry-leading training and a variety of training options that will open the door to numerous job opportunities.

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CTL All-in-One 650 PC comes with Intel’s Thin Mini-iTX standard

CTL Presents the All-in-One 650 PC - Portland, Oregon's CTL™ introduced their new All-in-One 650 and 650T today.

Built around Intel’s new Thin Mini-iTX standard, CTL’s new All-in-One 650 combines the latest in platform standardization with unparalleled flexibility in an All-in-One form factor. Building on this new platform standardization CTL is able to provide customers with the flexibility and customization they demand.

With a slim sleek design, the CTL All-in-One 650 is an attractive alternative to the standard desktop set up. The small footprint and elimination of peripheral cabling makes the CTL All-in-One 650 a natural choice for call centers, libraries, school computer labs, home desktops and anywhere else that space is at a premium.

Erik Stromquist, CTL’s COO, says, “We’re excited to be offering an extraordinarily flexible and customizable All-in-On to our customers. The All-in-One 650 is the first All-in-One built around Intel’s Thin Mini-iTX standard and showcases the future of desktop computing.”

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Gaming Notebooks and Desktops with Stunning Full HD Visuals and Performance

CyberPowerPC.com Offers Gaming Notebooks and Desktops with Stunning Full HD 1080P Visuals and Performance Advantages Powered by 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors - Extreme gamers need gaming notebooks and desktops that can bring gaming experience to new heights. CyberPowerPC.com, a manufacturer of high quality gaming notebooks, offers just that with desktops powered by 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors. Starting at $458.00, Intel desktops offer not only visibly smart performances but boast of added performance and 4-way multi-task processing as well. All gaming desktops built by CyberPowerPC.com can be customized and built from scratch.

From computer systems manufacturer and gaming notebook distributor CyberPowerPC.com comes Intel desktops equipped with the latest technology that gamers will dream to have. 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors are the ultimate must-haves for gamers, both extreme and average users. Starting at $465.00, computer fanatics can enjoy gaming desktops powered with 2nd Generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors that boasts of visibly smart performance where in built-in visuals and 4-way multi-task processing becomes possible with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, allowing processors to work on many tasks at the same time.

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New Ultra Slim Industrial Touch Panel PCs with Core i3/i5/i7 Processors

ACNODES's New Ultra Slim Industrial Panel PCs Powered by Core i3/i5/i7 Processor for Industrial Applications - A new line of rugged industrial grade Panel PCs Offers higher Performance Using Core i3/i5 processor and water-proof front ABS bezel.

Acnodes Corp. today announced its new line of industrial grade touch screen panel PCs featuring large, WXGA-resolution LCD displays, mobile Intel Core i processors.

The PC7395 comes with 19-inch diagonal, 1280-by-1024 resolution LCD display, PC7375 comes with a 17-inch diagonal and 1280-by-1024 resolution as well as the PC7355 built around a 15-inch diagonal 1024-by-768 resolution display. The screen is its own pointing device thanks to the built-in 5-wire resistive touch screen controller. Screen settings can be adjusted using the small membrane keypad on the front panel or under Windows via an On Screen Display software utility that comes with the system.

All three computers have sealed front panels with IP65 ratings made of durable, lightweight ABS plastic that protect against dust and water splashes.

As rugged as these computers are, the turbo-enhanced performance of Core i processor technology and DDR-3 memory and the data integrity and storage protection of solid state hard drives become even more important reasons for getting these systems for applications that have proven to bog down with more bottle-necked hardware systems.

The standard configuration of the includes a Core i3 350M 2.26 GHz processor, 2GB DDR-3 RAM and 120GB 2.5” SATA hard drive and is upgradeable up to a Core i7-620M at 2.66GHz, up to 8GB RAM. Thees panel PCs included dual Gigabit LAN. Wireless LAN with Bluetooth is available as option for those who also purchase the desktop stand. They use the computer’s available mini PCI-e card slot.

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Smart Phone and Tablet PC Demands New Features in Display Technologies

Smart Phone and Tablet PC Demand Drives Wide-Viewing Angle Display Technologies, led by IPS and FFS - Small/Medium Display Segment Experiencing Healthy Growth Across Several Applications, with New Features Enabled by TFT LCD and AMOLED Technology Developments

With the breadth of applications for small/medium electronic devices, such as mobile phones, digital still cameras, portable and automotive navigation devices, as well as e-book readers and tablet PCs, the industry is currently expecting healthy growth by adding and improving features of the devices.

According the DisplaySearch Quarterly Small/Medium Shipment and Forecast Report, small/medium active matrix flat panel displays, including TFT LCDs, AMOLEDs, and AMEPDs, experienced strong growth for a variety of applications as a result of improved display technologies. 2010 shipments grew 23% Y/Y, to 1.89 billion, due to increased demand in applications such as smart phones, commoditized digital photo frames, as well as navigation devices and multi-functional displays in automotive monitors.

“The ability of smart phones to offer consumers more functionality is putting pressure on display manufacturers to incorporate more advanced features,” noted Hiroshi Hayase, DisplaySearch’s Vice President of Small/Medium Display Research. “As a result, the requirements for small/medium displays are shifting toward higher resolution and contrast, as well as wider-viewing angles, which are needed to enable advanced features for the transition from feature phones to smart phones, and from compact DSCs to high-performance detachable lens DSCs. In the automotive market, the shift is toward multifunctional automotive monitors with navigation capabilities.”

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New All-in-One Medical Computer from Cybernet

Cybernet’s New All-in-One Medical Computer a Big Hit at Trade Show - Cybernet’s new all-in-one medical computer, the CyberMed, generated a lot of buzz at the HIMSS show in February. Considered a breakthrough in all-in-one technology, the CyberMed integrates many new features needed in medical facilities, such as scanners for barcodes, RFID, and fingerprints, and readers for smart cards and magnetic stripe cards. This all in one medical computer also supports Skype VOIP and a webcam that can enable telemedicine.

Cybernet, the pioneer in all-in-one PC technology, demonstrated four new all-in-one PCs at the HIMSS conference and trade show in Orlando in late February. Among the new all-in-one PCs was the CyberMed, a medically-certified all-in-one PC with integrated readers and scanners to fit just about every need in a busy hospital or medical facility. The new CyberMed was the most popular all-in-one PC at the show, generating lots of excitement and interest from show attendees, consisting of CIOs, CTOs and IT Directors in the health care industry.

Cybernet is the industry pioneer in all-in-one computers, and since 1996 has been producing PCs contained within a keyboard or LCD monitor. Their all-in-one PCs are perfect for health care. Medical staff in a clinic, hospital or laboratory often have limited space for computer hardware. Yet today, health care facilities are more dependent than ever on PC technology to run applications for patient care, medical records, hospital administration and laboratory/radiology analysis. Cybernet’s all-in-one PCs deliver the performance and reliability needed, in space saving packages easy to deploy and maintain.

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Most POWERFUL Android Tablet PC - Tevci DroidPad

Most POWERFUL Android Tablet PC - Tevci DroidPad - Tevci Group to Launch Tevci DroidPad - Tevci Group is going to reveal a new product named Tevci DroidPad. Tevci DroidPad has some enhanced attractive features.

The upcoming device is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor and supports various types of connectivity options such as Bluetooth, 3G, GPS/AGPS, and WiFi. This Multi-touch screen device has 512 MB of internal memory, 8G NAND Flash memory which can be increased up to 32 GB through microSD memory card slot and comes with built-in GSM antenna. It comes with impressive features such as 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with resolution of 1024 x 600 pixel, 3 megapixel photo camera, VGA front-facing camera for video calling. It also has the ability to make and receive phone calls and video call functions.

Tevci DroidPad Features:
Processor / Chipset: 1GHz Cortex-A8 processor
Memory: DDR2 SRAM 512M Bytes
Display: 7” TFT XGA (1024x600) w / backlight control
Display Control: Multi-touch Touch screen, Virtual keyboard
Storage: NAND Flash memory (8G); External SD Slot
Embedded WiFi/BT connectivity: Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n; BT 2.1+EDR
3 G Module WWAN connectivity: PCIe mini modules (WCDMA/HSPA, CDMA EVDO, TD-SCDMA)
Audio: Speaker, Microphone 3.5mm (stereo) headset jack, FM transceiver
Camera: 2.0M pixels front and 5.0M pixels back
GPS: GPS/AGPS
Sensors : Ambient Light Sensor, 3 axis Accelerometer, 4 direction
Inputs/Outputs: SD slot (SDIO), USIM card slot, mini USB (host), HDMI, Camera, earphone, DC jack
Battery: Working time: 6 hours

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Western Digital New External HDD can Store 6 Terabytes

Western Digital New External HDD can Store 6 Terabytes - Western Digital latest external storage disk My Book Studio Edition II product line upgrades the storage space of 4TB and 2TB offered by earlier models to a whooping 6TB.

Features of Quad interface, RAID-enabled and about 30% less power consumption with GreenPower Technology, formatted for Mac. The My Book Studio Edition II treads lightly on the earth and carries a big performance boost for creative professionals.

But Windows users aren't out of luck. The drive is compatible with Windows 7 and Vista, as XP won't support capacities higher than 2TB anyway. WD provides instructions and the necessary softwares to reformat the drive for Windows systems.

For connectivity, My Book Studio Edition II provides FireWire 400/800, eSATA and Mini USB 2.0 ports. It comes configured for RAID0, which can boost performance by splitting data across two disks, but supports RAID1, which mirrors data across multiple disks as a form of protection.

User self serviceable if you want to replace a drive, Simply open the case and change the existing drive, no screwdriver needed.

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Define R3 and Define XL Desktop PC Cases US Availability

Define R3 and Define XL Desktop PC Cases US Availability: Fractal Design and Newegg Announce US Availability of Fractal’s Award Winning Define R3 and Define XL Desktop Cases - Fractal Design Announces Immediate US Availability of its PC Cases

Fractal Design Inc., a leading manufacturer of cases, power supplies, and cooling products for desktop computers, announces the highly anticipated availability of its products in the US. Newegg will be the first US reseller to offer Fractal Design’s award winning Define R3 and Define XL Silent PC Cases.

The Define Series family of cases delivers unparalleled value to the US market in the premium, Silent Case Category. Designed in Sweden, these cases offer a striking minimalistic, yet elegant style, while providing premium features and build quality rarely seen at these price points.

The minimalist styling, innovative design, and the patent pending ModuVent System, make these cases extremely versatile, while the unique design and noise dampening materials dramatically reduce noise to levels not typically seen in this price category.

Because of this rich and unique combination of features, Define Series cases can be used in applications ranging from gaming and enthusiast systems, to silent home theater and corporate applications.

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Creative Movie Script Writing Software - Script It!

Nuvotech Invites People to Unlock Their Imaginations with Script It! Creative Writing Software - Nuvotech announces the retail release of its new story outlining and movie script formatting software Script It! for Mac and PC.

UK technology company Nuvotech, known for its professional screenwriting software Movie Outline® and innovative cloud service for script copying and shipping Hollywood Script Express, today announced the availability of the much anticipated boxed version of its popular cross-platform creative writing package Script It!™ for Mac and PC.

This retail ready update also includes three scene by scene story breakdowns and analyses of Hollywood blockbusters Ghost, Spider-Man and Scream, and will be available both as a download and through retail stores and dot coms across North America, and - as a result of a new distribution deal - now also in the UK.

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PC Security Suite that Protects from Cyberthreats for Free

Outpost Security Suite FREE 7.1: Double the Anti-Malware for Double the Protection - Outpost Free 7.1, the second version of the first free Internet Security Suite, adds a second anti-malware engine, unlimited updates, support for the German language and update preferences

The security experts at Agnitum, developers of the Outpost Pro security product line, are pleased to announce increased security capabilities in Outpost Security Suite FREE 7.1 (OSS Free) (free.agnitum.com), the second iteration of the first comprehensive security suite to protect Windows users from the full range of cyberthreats at no charge.

Outpost Security Suite Free v7.1 includes a second anti-malware engine, this one specifically focused on spyware, adware and Trojan horses. The unique combination of two modules (Antivirus and Antispyware) as an integral part of Agnitum's comprehensive anti-malware brings more targeted security to Windows users.

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xTablet C1200 Convertible Rugged Laptop to Tablet PC

MobileDemand Introduces the xTablet C1200 Convertible Tablet PC Exceptional Performance, Durability and Anywhere Connectivity for Mobile Professionals on the Go -This versatile device quickly and easily transforms from a rugged laptop to a Tablet PC making it ideal for field service (utilities, maintenance and repair, and insurance), military, public sector (fire, law enforcement, public safety, and inspections), health care, agriculture, delivery and other mobile applications.

MobileDemand, manufacturer of rugged xTablet PCs, introduces the rugged, high-performance xTablet C1200 convertible tablet specifically designed for the always-mobile professional who needs superior connectivity and access to business applications anytime, anywhere. This versatile device quickly and easily transforms from a rugged laptop to a Tablet PC making it ideal for field service (utilities, maintenance and repair, insurance), military, public sector (fire, law enforcement, public safety, and inspections), health care, agriculture, delivery and other mobile applications. The easy-grip handle lets mobile professionals quickly grab it and go.

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Popular Computer Performance Software - SpeedUpMyPC 2011

SpeedUpMyPC 2011 from Uniblue has been Launched - Uniblue’s popular computer performance software has been released with new and improved functionality. The 2011 version of SpeedUpMyPC has just been launched and combines a professional range of tools to boost a computer’s speed and output, all via an easy-to-use interface.

First launched in 2003, Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC is an award-winning software utility aimed at the home PC-user, and is user-friendly even for novice users. SpeedUpMyPC has proved useful to countless PC users worldwide who have been annoyed by slow start-up, shut down and program opening times, PC crashes and a general deterioration in computer performance. The software optimizes system settings, clears the junk, improves memory function shuts down unnecessary processes and synchronizes tasks for better execution. After scanning the PC to identify files, processes and settings that cause slowdowns, SpeedUpMyPC undertakes a number of effective tweaks to boost system resource management, to optimize network settings and to remove junk files that can have a negative effect on PC performance.

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PC Liquid Cooling Comes of Ages from Asetek Sealed Systems

PC Liquid Cooling Comes from Ages with Asetek Sealed Systems: PC Liquid Cooling Comes of Age with Asetek’s Sealed Systems - Asetek Sealed Liquid Cooler Shipments Pass the Half-Million Unit Milestone - Asetek, the world’s leading manufacturer of liquid cooling solutions for personal computers, announced today that it shipped its 500,000th sealed liquid cooler in December 2010.

Liquid has long been recognized as a superior cooling medium, having a thermal capacity four times greater than that of air. However, early liquid cooling systems were bulky, low performance, expensive and largely unreliable. Asetek revolutionized liquid cooling for the computer industry with the development of the world’s first factory sealed liquid cooling solution for PCs. Asetek sealed liquid coolers are highly reliable, maintenance free, easy to install and easy to afford. Asetek innovation made liquid cooled PCs practical.

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Advanced Intel Sandy Bridge Motherboards from ASRock

ASRock Unleash Advanced Sandy Bridge Motherboards - ASRock, Inc. the global leading motherboard manufacturer proudly released its latest Sandy Bridge series motherboards. Intel has unveiled Sandy Bridge, its first architecture to feature a GPU on the same silicon die as the CPU.

With advanced techniques, the newly-unveiled P67/H67 motherboards suggest end-users more possibilities of efficient computing.

ASRock, Inc. the global motherboard manufacturer launched their latest P67 / H67 series Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 motherboards early in this month. Intel Sandy Bridge features in its first architecture that both the GPU and the CPU can be located on the same silicone die, sharing on-chip cache memory, and hence lowers power consumption but enhance performance at the same time.

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New Fast, Sleek USB 3.0 Portable Verbatim® HDD at CES 2011

Verbatim® Unveils Fastest, Sleekest USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drives at CES 2011 - Verbatim®, the information storage pioneer, introduces two brand-new portable hard drives that combine high-style with high-speed, allowing consumers to quickly and reliably back-up and transfer files anytime, anywhere.

The company will showcase its diminutive and durable Titan XS™ SuperSpeed USB 3.0, the smallest portable hard drive available, and attractive and efficient Store ‘n’ Go® SuperSpeed USB 3.0/FW 800, its first USB 3.0 device created specifically for Mac® users, alongside its latest range of unique computer peripherals, diminutive flash drives and more, at Booth #36634 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 6-9, 2011.

“We’re thrilled to debut our innovative line-up of portable hard drives at CES 2011 and to deliver exciting new options in this rapidly-growing category for both Mac and PC users,” said Charles Klinker, Verbatim’s Director of Marketing, HDD Products. “Verbatim’s timely new portable solutions capitalize on the ongoing transition to USB 3.0 and connect consumers with the fastest transfer speeds to safely store and share favorite photos, music, files and more at home and on-the-go!”

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Sound Blaster® Tactic3D™ Omega Cross-Platform Wireless Gaming Headset

Creative Announces the Sound Blaster® Tactic3D™ Omega Wireless Gaming Headset – the First Cross-Platform Wireless Headset for Console, Mac and PC Gaming That is Fully Integrated - Wireless Game Play and Voice Communication Audio with the PS3, Xbox 360, Mac and PC

Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the new Sound Blaster Tactic3D™ Omega wireless gaming headset, the first wireless, cross-platform gaming headset to work with the PS3, Xbox 360, Mac and PC which is fully integrated. With the unique integration of Creative’s wireless technology into the headset itself, the Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega wireless gaming headset does not require any extra attachments to function with gaming consoles wirelessly. The headset has volume, mute and connection controls fully integrated into the headset itself, eliminating the need for any additional connectivity components. Creative’s robust wireless technology is designed to eliminate static interference, which affects other headsets, and delivers game audio with ultra-low latency, a critical feature for competitive game play.

The Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega wireless gaming headset delivers phenomenal audio quality by teaming Creative’s immersive audio technology and powerful FullSpectrum™ 50mm drivers for a superb audio experience, giving the user a complete 3D experience when playing the new generation of 3D games. This superior headset is engineered to provide crystal-clear voice communications on the PS3, Xbox 360, Mac and PC with its detachable noise-canceling microphone. The Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega wireless gaming headset will be on display from January 6-9 at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, South Hall 1, Booth #20913.

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Gaming Headsets for PlayStation® 3, XBOX 360® and PC at CES 2011

Turtle Beach® Unveils Latest Lineup of Gaming Headsets for PlayStation® 3, XBOX 360® and PC at CES 2011 - Ground-breaking Ear Force PX5 Programmable Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Headset, Ear Force P11 and Ear Force XC1 Make Their Debut

Turtle Beach, a leader in premium gaming headsets and audio entertainment accessories, announced today the latest innovations for 2011. The Ear Force PX5 Programmable Wireless Surround Sound Headset - the most technologically-advanced headset ever designed for PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360 gaming, the Ear Force P11 Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset for PS3, and the XC1 XBOX LIVE Communicator Headset, will all debut during the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2011 at the Turtle Beach booth, South Hall 1 # 20428.

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Windows 7 Tablet PC that Runs on Full-featured Windows 7 OS

IN Media Announces Windows 7 Tablet PC - One of the world’s first tablets to run world’s most ubiquitous operating system.

IN Media Corp. (IMDC.OB) today announced the release of the Windows 7 Tablet PC, The Tablet PC runs on the full featured Windows 7 operating system the most popular operating system in the world. The product is powered by the 1.66GHZ Intel Atom processor and unlike most tablets comes with a whopping 160 GB hard drive of storage built in allowing users to store all their content including music, games and movies. The Tablet comes with an HDMI interface for viewing high definition content on the tablet or via the tablet to a large screen HD TV.

With a forward facing camera and an 11 ¼ by 6 inch brilliant LCD screen Skyping and social networking are being brought to a whole new level. The product also comes with built in eReader functionality of a Kindle as one of its many feature sets.

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Newest Intel Designed Classmate PC - 2go E11

CTL Introduces the 2go E11 the Newest Intel Designed Classmate PC - CTL announces their newest netbook, the 10.1" Intel designed E11 Classmate PC.

Portland, Oregon's CTL™ Corporation began shipping its new Clamshell 2go™ Classmate PC E11 netbook today.

The 2go™ Classmate PC E11 is ruggedized to withstand a drop test from desk height, has a water resistant keyboard and screen, has a shock mounted hard drive and includes a retractable carrying handle. With these features the 2go™ Classmate E11 is designed to take the wear and tear students and people on the go require.

Erik Stromquist, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of CTL, said “We are excited to bring this innovative product to the market. The 2go™ Classmate PC E11 expands on the popular Classmate PC line with features that increase connectivity and performance speed. The E11 offers consumers all the features they demand in a state of the art netbook.”

Like the previous model, the new 2go™ Classmate PC E10, the new 2go™ Classmate PC E11 features an energy efficient Intel® Atom™ N455 Processor and 160GB Hard Drive, but the E11 supports DDR3 memory for even faster performance and increased energy savings. And with built in wireless B/G/N and 3G readiness the 2go™ Classmate PC E11 has all of the connectivity users demand.

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