IT Show 2012

[Kiadaw]

PC self assemble takes 2 hrs max?

 

laptop then just buy off-the-shelf!

You are right, but I do hate the software installation, especially I have so much software.

[Happily1986]

Graphic mobile solutions are shaping up quite interestingly. On one hand you have the usual discrete solutions ie standalone and dedicated GPU by Nvidia which has been branded as Nvidia ION.

 

Onboard wise, Intel has made rather big improvements in its bundled onboard graphics ie HD series especially if you hark back and compare to the GMA series. this definitely has something to do with the fundamental change in processing layout heralded by Sandy Bridge namely, an ability to address larger and faster volatile memory more quickly, the scrapping of the north and south bridge which allows the CPU to communicate directly with the GPU rather than via a slow bus previously.

 

i am keenly awaiting further developments of AMD's System on Chip implementation. So far, AMD's Brazos has significantly outperformed Intel's offerings in the lowend spectrum(Zacate vs Cedar Trail) and this definitely didn't happen by chance. AMD's acquisition of ATI was for a good reason. However concerns has been mounting for AMD's product leadtime and whether AMD and her contract foundries will be able to ramp up production in time efficiently in a comely manner.

 

Until further developments suggest otherwise hitherto , we are talking about the woes of a fabless chip designhouse which has centered around its dramatic departure from GloFlo to TSMC due to 28nm production problems.

 

[Happily1986]

You are right, but I do hate the software installation, especially I have so much software.

 

there is no reason why you can't mitigate that with slipstreaming.

[Lala81]

Graphic mobile solutions are shaping up quite interestingly. On one hand you have the usual discrete solutions ie standalone and dedicated GPU by Nvidia which has been branded as Nvidia ION.

 

Onboard wise, Intel has made rather big improvements in its bundled onboard graphics ie HD series especially if you hark back and compare to the GMA series. this definitely has something to do with the fundamental change in processing layout heralded by Sandy Bridge namely, an ability to address larger and faster volatile memory more quickly, the scrapping of the north and south bridge which allows the CPU to communicate directly with the GPU rather than via a slow bus previously.

 

i am keenly awaiting further developments of AMD's System on Chip implementation. So far, AMD's Brazos has significantly outperformed Intel's offerings in the lowend spectrum(Zacate vs Cedar Trail) and this definitely didn't happen by chance. AMD's acquisition of ATI was for a good reason. However concerns has been mounting for AMD's product leadtime and whether AMD and her contract foundries will be able to ramp up production in time efficiently in a comely manner.

 

Until further developments suggest otherwise hitherto , we are talking about the woes of a fabless chip designhouse which has centered around its dramatic departure from GloFlo to TSMC due to 28nm production problems.

 

People just want to play game lah

 

[Busybody]

any recommendation for notepad or should i go for tablet?

 

my current, s10 seem dying off soon, after a few years of serving me..

 

Current usage:

 

i'm using it only for movies, anime, 'prawning' and internet.

 

thinking of tablet, maybe galaxy note or ipad 2..

 

my budget is less than $500.

 

 

 

future usage:

 

intend to use it for gaming. saw a few nice game, rpg or strategy battle type in ipad.

 

prawning, anime, movies, internet.

 

Wait for Asus Memo 370T, its going to be released at US$250

 

[Solar]

Not very worth the trouble if you ask me. The difference is at most $50.

 

Retail shops elsewhere will try to match the difference as they wanna do the sales and earn the money instead of paying for the stall at the IT fair.

 

what about multi-function printers? last time i got mine for less than $100 at the show..after having a hard time squeezing with people and not able to find carpark lots.. dun wanna go thru that again if the savings isn't good

[Ladykillerz]

OOT.

Samsung tablet got a few different sizes huh?

which one is worth the bucks? anyone can help?

[Greyminswift]

Any expert and experienced advice.

 

Are the prices there really cheap?

Once I go to a normal Harvey Norman shop looking at cameras and laptops, the salesman said they can offer better price or more gifts instead. The salesman took out the day newspaper, and show me the ITshow prices advertised, and said he will match even better. He will match even if you bring the ITshow brochures to his show to buy from him!

 

So my question is...is it really worth it to wait and buy from such ITshows???

 

If the staff is not deployed at the IT show, he will be swatting flies all day long since most ppl will go to the IT show. So if he wants to offer a better deal to someone who doesnt want to go into a packed expo hall, why not see what he has to offer?

[Mllcg]

Not very worth the trouble if you ask me. The difference is at most $50.

 

Retail shops elsewhere will try to match the difference as they wanna do the sales and earn the money instead of paying for the stall at the IT fair.

 

price wise is almost the same.

 

its the freebies most of them give.

 

last time i bought my printer from the IT show, they gave me 1 free set of 4 toner cartriges(CMYK).

 

but believe me, half the freebies they give are quite useless

[Mllcg]

Not out yet. Heard SOON, but its blizzard so...I wanted to be ready on day one when the game ship. I hardly play games as well. I think I have a game completion rate of one game per year. But I am a big fan of Diablo series, & promise to do demon slaying with my good pals. Its our way to keep up with each other now, as all in different places.

 

Me in Germany, one is back home in Malaysia, & others in Singapore.

 

can i join your clan?

 

i preordered mine already.

 

release day can download and play.

[Lala81]

can i join your clan?

 

i preordered mine already.

 

release day can download and play.

 

The singtel one?

[Mllcg]

The singtel one?

 

nope

 

WOW annual pass

[Lala81]

nope

 

WOW annual pass

 

Ic.

Deciding between Singtel one vs Amazon pre-order

 

http://www.gx.com.sg/diabloIII/

[Lala81]

Ok signed up with the Singtel one.

[Kurty]

These guys sell 620. I call parisilk then tell you. I think apple is 660

 

http://www.subarumobile.com/

 

i just called. Parisilk no discoint. 660.

 

they got sell galaxy tab?

 

looking at 10.1, 16gb will do

[Kurty]

Thats why i bought the galaxy tab 1.5 yrs back. Screen big. Pah liao mar song!

 

no problem with prawning?

 

i tried just now at singtel, they having promo, $299 for tab 10.1 and monthly subscription of $40..

but i got no use for the monthly plan.

 

likely just settle for wifi usage.

 

i tried anime, it seem some works while some don't.

i think it's the browser that matters, need to have plug in..

 

although.. i wish i could log in some prawning sites and see if they too, work.

but again, you probably see me kanna stomp the next hour

[Kurty]

Wait for Asus Memo 370T, its going to be released at US$250

 

thanks, asus also got some promo on tablet.

going for $299 or $399, but just too small for me..

[Kurty]

OOT.

Samsung tablet got a few different sizes huh?

which one is worth the bucks? anyone can help?

 

yup, think range from 7-10.1

and with various memory space.

 

it really depend on your usage.

 

if your usage is like mine, use for prawning, anime, internet, androlds game, movies.

a 10.1 with 16gb will be fine.

price range around $700 for that