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Began Thursday (8 / 10), Sony Ericsson uses a new slogan Sony ‘make.believe’ in all communication with the consumer so strengthen the quality of entertainment and collaboration with Sony Group. This is a step Sony Ericsson to the next stage in the transformation of business being positioned as number one Communication Entertainment brand.

Djunadi Satrio, Head of Marketing Sony Ericsson Indonesia, said communication and entertainment unite in the center of Sony Ericsson’s offerings since the beginning. According to him, the message ‘make.believe’ aligns Sony Ericsson with Sony Group companies, and to show unity between the communication and entertainment.

“The transformation of our business is run to create the foundation for the new Sony Ericsson. Alignment of our brand is an important part of this strategy. Along with the new culture that is open, it indicates a change in the way we plan and build a proposition Sony Ericsson, also invites consumers to contact with us through digital platforms and social media, “continued Djunadi.

Visually, Sony Ericsson will expand the appeal of the logo ‘liquid identity’ is used by adding seven new color variations and the ‘liquid energy’ that flows from the logo to make it more dynamic and interesting views in the digital arena. Sony Ericsson also intends to adopt a more open attitude and critical, by inviting the participation of a larger consumer with Sony Ericsson through a stronger focus on the digital channel and interactive social media.

Longer less than month, the official Windows 7 will be launched. In preparation for the launch of the latest operating system, Lenovo announced a special certification.

Its name is Windows 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience. Refers to the name on the back of Windows 7, the certification applies only to Lenovo products, desktop and laptop. Lenovo’s results of technical cooperation with Microsoft that is designed to make computers that use the Windows 7 boot faster perform better and faster shutdown.

“Lenovo Enhanced Experience Certification means that consumers can feel confident that our system not only meets the specifications for running Windows 7, but it also has optimizations to improve them,” said Liu Jun (Vice President of Lenovo’s Idea Product Group).

One of the major benefits of certification is to improve boot time performance by up to 56% faster Windows 7 when compared to the same systems that use Windows XP or Vista. Shutdown was just takes 5 seconds. Once the claim Lenovo.

For consumers, stickers Enhanced Experience on the PC Lenovo Idea certain models indicate that the system brings Microsoft DirectX 10 features for advanced gaming and graphics hardware package capable of 1080p HD video support.

Idea PCs will also be equipped with backup and recovery tool Lenovo OneKey, which now has antivirus and repair functions better system. Meanwhile, the ranks for the business as the ThinkPad X200 Tablet and T400s equipped with support for multi-touch screen and features designed to protect data and increase productivity. These tools include automated Access Connections to the user switches between wired and wireless connections; built-in fingerprint reader to log in; Password Manager for IT departments to remotely manage the hard disk password employees; and software Lenovo Rescue and Recovery.

Research In Motion (RIM) officially launched the BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, the latest version of instant messenger applications that have BlackBerry user interface and new features. New BlackBerry Messenger application is now can be downloaded from www.blackberry.com / blackberrymessenger via BlackBerry handset.

The following new features BlackBerry Messenger 5.0:

New Group Functionality – You can easily create or join a group to stay connected and share experiences in real-time. You can also chat and share location updates, address, calendar, photos, lists and more. One group can accommodate as many as 30 members. ?

Bar-code Identity – Automatically invite new contacts to join the BlackBerry Messenger contact list you by scanning special barcodes on the screen BlackBerry Messenger on BlackBerry smartphone (for example, you scan the barcode using the camera’s identity on the BlackBerry smartphone).

Avatar – The user can adjust the display image as their personal avatar, which automatically appears on their contact. BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 also collect avatars of the existing contact in the BlackBerry contact

Transfer large files – With BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, users can share large media files up to size 6 MB, including high-resolution images and voice notes longer.

“Boeing’s New 787 May Be Vulnerable to Hacker Attack.” That’s the headline that appeared in various media on January 5, 2008. The article itself comes from the Federal Aviation Administration claims, or the U.S. aviation business entity. How a plane – which is generally hijacked by terrorists – could is now being attacked by hackers who attack computer normally?

The answer: “Everything is computer nowadays,” said Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and founder of Kaspersky internet Security Company in Jakarta, Thursday (8 / 10). Everything is computer today. He pointed out, ranging from mobile phones, cars, to refrigerators and coffee machines have been equipped with similar operating system on the computer. Some are connected to the internet so it can be accessed remotely.

So when I called the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft attacked a potential hacker, it’s not a story without foundation. This aircraft, the FAA report, called a computer network that allows passengers to “experts” access control system aircraft.

Initially, the computer network in the passenger seat was designed to provide Internet access throughout the journey. However, these networks are connected to the aircraft control systems and navigation and communication systems. So the entrance was created for the passengers to take control of the aircraft. Regarding the possibility that, Boeing has designed a solution to a hacker attack through the network is not possible.

According to Kaspersky, malware or malicious software that used to only grow in the PC world has since some time ago appeared in a variety of mobile devices, such as mobile phones. “In Russia, one could even create malware to enter the bank’s network, then change the value of the ruble exchange rate becomes much higher. The dollar was then exchanged into rubles and big profit,” he says.

Indeed, malware, which then leads on Cybercrime, has become a business. Business lucrative and attractive to many people because it produces huge money, the easy way. Therefore not easy to fight this type of crime.

Not Again Network IT

It is said Kaspersky, interaction is possible in web 2.0, also makes the system much more open to outsiders. Users who currently own may conduct transactions in various systems, indirectly making the system accessible to others. No wonder online banking system is one of the coveted cyberspace criminals.

Another thing that might happen is extortion by threatening non-IT installation. In January of 2008, the U.S. intelligence agency, the CIA, after hackers who threaten to sabotage the flow of electricity through its network that connects the Internet when not provided a ransom for him. “That may happen. Even the hackers in the Ukraine could be deadly Internet,” said Kaspersky.

Story can be seen more clearly in the movie Die Hard 4 starring Bruce Willis, where a group of criminals disrupt computer systems major cities in the U.S., including the government network. The goal may vary, a ransom, stealing state money, or subvert the government. “In the future, such events could actually happen.”

The first cyber crime is limited to the computer environment, is now threatening widespread non-IT environment. And this could not be separated from technological developments that made all things evolve into a computer.

In his joke, Kaspersky throw the question, “What’s the difference smartphone with a computer?” The answer is, “Smartphone does not use a mouse.” This means that almost no different smartphone with your computer, as well as other goods in the future. So beware the sophisticated stuff you, because from where an attack could enter.

Only within six months of the year 2009, global sales of computer netbook category has reached 13.5 million units. Until the end of this year many new types of portable computers will be introduced in the market in fierce competition fighting over customers.

Profit margins are getting smaller due to the price of the netbook competition also encouraged the involvement of telecommunications operators that are part of supply chain management to distribute new netbook computer. In Europe, Samsung is aggressively become an important player for selling computers through the service outlets; in Indonesia, we begin to see the notebook and netbook sold as a package for 3G data access.

A new era of progress anticipate emerging information communication technology, held a new business model left the traditional market through distributors and stores the computer product distributor. On the operator side, the entry of computers into the business system they manage to justify their infrastructure investments in order to peddle access high-speed broadband via UMTS or HSDPA.

Simultaneously, the presence of the netbook is also expected to accelerate the business justification to deploy the technology LTE (long term evolution) is doubling the speed of broadband access capabilities mobile. This phenomenon actually explains why the giant mobile phone manufacturer, such as Nokia, introduces the so-called netbook 3G Booklets.

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Global technology companies like Hewlett-Packard (HP) in Indonesia began selling some computer products at a service as part of a strategy to share in the amount of customer service that reaches tens of millions. And, this phenomenon will become increasingly widespread for several reasons.

First, the netbook category provides a very thin margin that must be shared on the chain length of the sales from distributors to the front-end sales of computer products in the shops of traditional and modern. And, second, in collaboration with other service benefits enjoyed great cellular subscribers, as well as sharing the cost of marketing campaigns and reach new buyers.

This cooperative phenomenon becomes absolutely made for the product cycle produced by HP, for instance, takes place in a very fast time with a variety of notebook and netbook models introduced within 1-2 months. When the concentration is on netbook sales to monitor about 10 inches (25.4 cm diagonal) with a selling price of about USD 500 to the bottom, the competition becomes tighter when the shipment of laptop computers for the first quarter this year reached approximately 530,000 units or more than twice as many compared to desktop computers. (more…)

After a while trying out 13-inch version (June 2009), this time we had the opportunity to test the Timeline 14-inch version has the official name of Acer Aspire 4810T Timeline. Just to remind, Timeline is the latest notebook series from Acer which factors promote a thin, lightweight, and the duration of the battery as the main attraction. But unlike Adamo Dell or Apple Macbook Air, Acer Timeline priced at affordable.

Our test unit, for example (DELL 4810T Timeline 944G50Mn version), sell at a price of U.S. $ 1099. Specifications, Intel Centrino Duo processor SU9400 (dual core, 1.4 GHz), Memory DDR3-1066 4GB, and 500GB hard drive. There are also less expensive version (4810T-352G32Mn) at a price of U.S. $ 789 with an Intel Core 2 Solo U3500 (single core, 1.4 GHz), DDR3 2GB memory and 320GB hard drive.

The price above includes Windows Vista Home Premium and a row of typical notebook features, such as WiFi a / g / n, Bluetooth, card reader, and webcam. But the most special features in this notebook is probably the presence of an internal DVD Writer. Why, it’s not there? For ordinary notebook, is yes. However, for thin and light notebook, these facilities are rare. Of all the thin notebooks we’ve tested (Acer Timeline 13-inch version, MSI X340 X-Slim, dv2 HP Pavilion, Dell Adamo, and Macbook Air), which has no internal optical devices.

Despite of having optical devices, thinness of this notebook to stay awake. You may need to see the photos below to see how thin this notebook. To be sure, our measurements show in a closed condition Timeline 4810T thickness of no more than 3 cm. Its own weight to touch the number 2 kg, or slightly higher than the lightest notebook referred to above. But given the 14-inch notebooks typically weigh over 2 kg, 4810T Timeline remain relatively mild when compared to the same class notebook.

The main cause of why this notebook is the processor can be thin and refrigeration systems. Processor using the Intel Core 2 Duo processor U9400 that includes CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage), so has power consumption and heat output is very minimal. This still added a special cooling system known as Laminar Wall Jet Technology that has been widely used in aircraft engine cooling system. The core of this technology is to make the hot air out in a linear and not turbulent as ever, so the hot air directly out without causing excessive heat in the notebook casing.

Use of power efficient processors also affects battery life. When playing an HD video with the maximum level of brightness, this notebook can last up to 3 hours more. The times are somewhat special because during our testing history, no notebooks that have lasted that long. Moreover, our tests involving HD video playback processor intensive burden. If the standards used for the activity, it must record the time any longer.

About performance, this notebook is not special. Despite having two cores, the Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 used in this notebook is power efficient processor with 1.4 GHz speed alone. If compared Gateway TC7806n, we can see the difference in performance is quite far (see table). However, if compared to other thin notebooks like the HP Pavilion dv2, slightly better performance.

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When he tried 13-inch version first, we have already mentioned the potential of Acer products under Timeline; and testing time as confirming this view. We really liked the combination of Acer offered Timeline: light, thin, and affordable prices. Problem is normal performance, yet not all people need to prime performance. Most of us already have enough portable notebook and a long breath, and given that this Timeline Acer.

Test Results

To be clearer, we compare the performance of Acer 944G50Mn Timeline-4810T with HP Pavilion notebook dv2 as vice TC7806n thin and Gateway as a standard notebook. The result, Acer Timeline is in the middle of the second notebook. That is, Timeline 4810T has good performance as a light notebook, but still less than the notebook-based Intel Core 2 Duo normal.