Dell Launch World's First Multi-Touch Tablet PC

Originally from lowyat.net

by Wern Shen

Tuesday, 17 February 2009 12:57 PM

Ever since Minority Report hit the silver screens, multi-touch devices have transformed from being mere figments of our imagination to objects of reality - well, at least to some extents. Take for instance this new tablet PC from Dell, the Latitude XT2, which claims to be the world's first multi-touch tablet PC that can detect the use of natural gestures as valid commands. "Multi-touch capabilities on the Latitude XT2 allows the use of natural gestures like a pinch or tap for scrolling, panning, rotating and zooming that work with productivity applications they use every day. Dell’s integration of multi-touch screen technology allows customers to use the full real estate of the display, as opposed to just the touchpad." Aside from being able to detect the odd snap of the fingers and flick of the wrist, the Latitude XT2 is a surprisingly light weight machine - and we're not talking about it's weight either. It's equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 (1.2GHz processor), an 80GB HDD, a measely 1GB of RAM, and (*gasp*) Windows XP. Retail price for the Latitude XT2 starts at US$2399, and with the enormous amount of multi-touch applications available out there (i.e. next to none), the potential of this one is really shining through. p/s : okay... so this is the final look of it huh ? i thought this design ended two thousand yeas ago... >_<

Microsoft launches Sidewinder X8 and White Arc Mouse Locally In Malaysia

originally from lowyat.net

by Terence

Wednesday, 18 February 2009 07:31 PM

Microsoft Malaysia launches the first wireless SideWinder X8 mouse featuring Microsoft’s latest BlueTrack Technology. The X8 uses Microsoft’s new, proprietary BlueTrack Technology that gives it very high frame rate, speed and acceleration and a tracking range from 250 to 4,000 dots per inch (dpi). It utilizes a 2.4GHz wireless connection that is built for lag-free play and also features an innovative play-and-charge system to ensure a nonstop gaming experience. You could get up to 30 hours on a simgle charge of about 3 hours. It also offers custom tuning at several levels, including the ability to program seven buttons, change sensitivity on the fly, record macros while playing a game and three sets of custom Teflon feet for the needs of different gaming styles. Also announced was the new white Arc Mouse, targeted at Mac users. Previously only available in Japan, the white Arc Mouse comes with a unique foldable design, which reduces it size by almost half for portability when it is snapped shut, but provides complete comfort when opened to its full size. Coming in February 2009, it will be bundle Office For Mac, Home and Student Edition. The SideWinder X8 Mouse will be widely available from 23 February 2009 for an estimated retail price of RM299 while the white Arc mouse will be available in an Office For Mac 2008 Home and Student edition bundle from ECS ASTAR Sdn Bhd for RM599. P/s so the new trend now is blue lights under the mouse huh?

CBS Launches TV Classics

originally from lowyat.net by Wern Shen

Nostalgia comes in all shapes and forms, but this gem from CBS definitely takes the cake. Aptly named "TV Classics", this new section on the CBS website streams episodes from cult classics like Beauty and the Beast, Beverly Hills 90210, Dynasty, Family Ties, Have Gun - Will Travel, Hawaii Five-0, The Love Boat, MacGyver, Melrose Place, Perry Mason, Star Trek: The Original Series, The Twilight Zone, and Twin Peaks for free. Unfortunately, there's a catch - it's US only - but we're sure you'll be able to get around this little hitch one way or another. TV Classics on CBS @ CBS