The enhanced Fujitsu LifeBook TH700 and T730, featuring the 12.1” multi-touch screen and superior mobile performance, let you do more with greater finesse.

“The Fujitsu LifeBook TH700 and T730 with its responsive multi-touch screen are designed to allow you to interact with a tablet-convertible notebook the way you want it to be: using keyboard, stylus pen or two finger touch.” shares Mr. Ivan Chan, Business Director, Fujitsu PC Australia.

Designed with first-time Tablet PC users in mind, the LifeBook TH700 comes in a glossy black cover embellished with a distinctive Fujitsu Infinity Mark on the cover for the trendy and stylish users. Comparatively, the LifeBook T730* portrays a confident and professional demeanor with its matte black cover with a prominent white keyboard area.

Featuring a 12.1-inch WXGA TFT screen with Dual Digitizer for an intuitive touch experience, the LifeBook T730* allows you an optional view angle of R/L/U/D: 80/80/80/80 degrees and a bi-directional hinge for a comfortable use during presentation or discussion..

Do more with pen inputs and touch with the Fujitsu LifeBook TH700 and T730*. Targeted at users who enjoy both the type and touch usage scenarios, these two Tablet PCs present a perfect multi-touch experience with the pre-installed Windows® 7 operating system to both first-time Tablet PC and professional users respectively.

(Superior functionality and Dual Digitizer with an intelligent multi-touch function as portrayed in the diagram above)

Both Tablet PCs are equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Processor; Intel® Core™ i3-350M processor for the LifeBook TH700 and an option of the Intel® Core™ i5-520M or Intel® Core™ i7-620M for the LifeBook T730*. Complemented by a high-capacity Hard Disk Drive (500GB for LifeBook TH700 and a 320GB/500GB for LifeBook T730*), both models are mighty workhorses, which are able to support heavy work usage and competent in seamless file transfers with built-in Bluetooth® capabilities and 3.5G connectivity options. With such heavy work usage in mind, the chassis of both Tablet PCs are increased slightly by a barely noticeable 0.5mm to ensure better ventilation for long hours of use. This ensures the Tablet PCs will not get heated up should you need to spend long-hours working on an artwork or a project.

For the maximum on-the-go flexibility, LifeBook TH700 and T730* come with hot-swappable modular bay device. Simply swap between optional accessories of a secondary battery which gives you an extended battery life of up to 8.15hrs1, a weight saver for a lighter notebook or a 2nd HDD fitting kit to maximize storage capability.

Knowing the importance of security to any notebook user, both the LifeBook TH700 and T730* are equipped with a whole gamut of security features including Fingerprint Sensor, 3D Shock Sensor, BIOS Lock, LifeBook Lock and a HD Lock so as to protect your highly confidential documents and your notebook.

The LifeBook TH700 or T730* instantaneously turns into a social and entertainment tool with its built-in HDMI output and watch movies on a large screen, or stay connected with friends with a 2.0 Mega Pixel camera and built-in stereo microphone so you can chat with friends through VoIP.

Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

Pricing and Availability – Fujitsu LifeBook TH700
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Model: LifeBook TH700
RRP: from A$2,099
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: July

1. Results obtained from BAPCo MobileMark 2007(Productivity Workload) performed on systems with maximum battery life settings under laboratory testing environment. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, sound volume settings, running applications, connected peripherals, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences in the real life situation. Built-in bay device or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. Note: Up to 5.09hrs battery life and 8.49hrs battery life are based on intel® Core™ i5-520M with standard 6-cell battery and standard 6-cell with 6-cell modular bay batteries respectively.
2. This term does not represent actual data rate of 1000/100/10Mbps and simply indicates compliance with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards. Actual maximum data rate depends on network configurations, cable conditions as well as connected devices.
3. Please check actual bundling with country local distributor.
4. BIOS Lock needs a supervisor/user password to access BIOS setup. BIOS settings can be configured to prompt for password at every first bootup or all bootup sequences. Access to BIOS setup is needed to configure Hard Disk Lock. Hard Disk Lock requires an access key to retrieve data on the hard disk. This is a Data Confidentiality security feature. Anti-theft Lock Slot allows the use of a lock to physically secure the LifeBook. Fingerprint Sensor uses AuthenTec TruePrint™ Technology and Softex OmniPass to remember customer list of user IDs and passwords. Full security unlock sequence – Bootup Lock (BIOS Lock), Hard Disk Lock, Fingerprint Windows Logon. Smartcard slot usage is dependent on customer’s solution.
NOTE: Loss of password requires the LifeBook to be returned to Japan factory for system refresh. Cost of shipment and lost data will be borne by the customer. Backup your user’s profile before changing HDD. Without the user’s profile associated with a document at the point of encryption, Softex OmniPass cannot decrypt the encrypted document. 2 passwords refers to Master Password and User Password of the HDD Lock. The Master Password can be used to clear the User Password at the BIOS settings under Hard Disk Security. If HDD Lock prompt is enabled, only the User Password can be used to boot up the unit. Loss of these 2 passwords means the HDD content cannot be retrieved. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the safe keeping of these 2 passwords for retrieval of data from the locked HDD.
5. Supports DVD multi formats such as DVD-RAM, DL DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R and CD-ROM.
6. RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substances) compliance means the system and its internal components comply with the EU RoHS directive (2002/95/EC) on the restricted use of six hazardous substances in the production of the system and its internal components.
7. Spill-resistant keyboard does not imply the system is water-proof. If liquid is spilt onto the keyboard, power off the system immediately and turn the notebook upside down to drain off the liquid.
8. This refers to Windows 7® hard disk drives C:\ and D:\. 50/50 refers to approximate 50% allocation of user accessible hard disk storage to C:\ and D:\ drives. For Windows 7® hard disk drives, 16GB will be reserved for internal recovery usage which is not shown.
9. 2x4GB DDR3 1066MHz maximum memory is supported when Fujitsu recommended 2GB DDR3 1066MHz memory module is made available. 2x4GB option is only valid in 64bits platform.
10. Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor of a powered-up unit retracts hard disk read-write head to a secured zone upon detection of excessive vibrations or shocks. This greatly reduces the possibility of damage to the hard disk and its content – example in the event of a sudden drop or impact. The sensor monitors movement from three axes and its sensitivity can be adjusted by user to accommodate different working environments using the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor Utility.
11. UpdateNavi is a Fujitsu Proprietary application that updates LifeBook drivers by connecting automatically to Fujitsu’s server. This will help update your LifeBook with the latest software drivers and utilities to ensure compatibility between hardware and software, maintaining smooth operation anytime, anywhere.
12. It is natural for all thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCD) to show a small number of missing or discolored dots. These are commonly known as non-conforming pixels. This is a technology limitation of TFT LCD and does not represent a defect. Fujitsu warranty does not cover limitations in technology such as non-conforming pixels.
13. 3.5G configuration availability varies from countries. Please check the actual bundling with local distributor. 3.5G module comes with a 1 year local carry-in warranty.
14. Subjected to network and SIM capabilities. Data rates refer to download or upload speed which is also dependent on network capabilities and conditions.
Specifications reflected above are engineering and hardware specifications. They do not represent actual usage or operating dimensions, sizes, performances and weights as these are dependent on factors such as operating temperature, type of operating system and application used, connected devices and accessories as well as hardware configurations of the notebook. Please check the compatibility of 3rd party accessories before purchase. Ambient temperature: 5° to 35°C / 41 to 95°F (operating), -15° to 60°C / 5 to 140°F (non-operating). Relative humidity: 20% to 80% RH (operating), 8% to 80% RH (non-operating). Please note that GB = billion bytes. 1GB is equivalent to 1,073,741,824 bytes.

Pricing and Availability – Fujitsu LifeBook T730*
Vendor: Fujitsu PC Australia
Model: LifeBook T730
RRP: Available for project only
Website: http://au.fujitsu.com/pc
Customer Care Hotline: 1800 288 283
Distributors: Bluechip Infotech and Multimedia Technology
Availability: July

1.Results obtained from BAPCo MobileMark 2007(Productivity Workload) performed on systems with maximum battery life settings under laboratory testing environment. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, sound volume settings, running applications, connected peripherals, power management settings, battery conditioning, and other customer preferences in the real life situation. Built-in bay device or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. Note: Up to 5.09hrs battery life and 8.49hrs battery life are based on intel® Core™ i5-520M with standard 6-cell battery and standard 6-cell with 6-cell modular bay batteries respectively.
2.This term does not represent actual data rate of 1000/100/10Mbps and simply indicates compliance with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards. Actual maximum data rate depends on network configurations, cable conditions as well as connected devices.
3.Please check actual bundling with country local distributor.
4.BIOS Lock needs a supervisor/user password to access BIOS setup. BIOS settings can be configured to prompt for password at every first bootup or all bootup sequences. Access to BIOS setup is needed to configure Hard Disk Lock. Hard Disk Lock requires an access key to retrieve data on the hard disk. This is a Data Confidentiality security feature. Anti-theft Lock Slot allows the use of a lock to physically secure the LifeBook. Fingerprint Sensor uses AuthenTec TruePrint™ Technology and Softex OmniPass to remember customer list of user IDs and passwords. Full security unlock sequence – Bootup Lock (BIOS Lock), Hard Disk Lock, Fingerprint Windows Logon.
NOTE: Loss of password requires the LifeBook to be returned to Japan factory for system refresh. Cost of shipment and lost data will be borne by the customer. Backup your user’s profile before changing HDD. Without the user’s profile associated with a document at the point of encryption, Softex OmniPass cannot decrypt the encrypted document. 2 passwords refers to Master Password and User Password of the HDD Lock. The Master Password can be used to clear the User Password at the BIOS settings under Hard Disk Security. If HDD Lock prompt is enabled, only the User Password can be used to boot up the unit. Loss of these 2 passwords means the HDD content cannot be retrieved. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the safe keeping of these 2 passwords for retrieval of data from the locked HDD.
5.Supports DVD multi formats such as DVD-RAM, DL DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R and CD-ROM.
6.RoHS (Restriction on Hazardous Substances) compliance means the system and its internal components comply with the EU RoHS directive (2002/95/EC) on the restricted use of six hazardous substances in the production of the system and its internal components.
7.Spill-resistant keyboard does not imply the system is water-proof. If liquid is spilt onto the keyboard, power off the system immediately and turn the notebook upside down to drain off the liquid.
8.This refers to Windows® 7 hard disk drives C:\ and D:\. 50/50 refers to approximate 50% allocation of user accessible hard disk storage to C:\ and D:\ drives. For Windows® 7 hard disk drives, 16GB will be reserved for internal recovery usage which is not shown.
9.2x4GB DDR3 1066MHz maximum memory is supported when Fujitsu recommended 2GB DDR3 1066MHz memory module is made available. 2x4GB option is only valid in 64bits platform.
10.Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor of a powered-up unit retracts hard disk read-write head to a secured zone upon detection of excessive vibrations or shocks. This greatly reduces the possibility of damage to the hard disk and its content – example in the event of a sudden drop or impact. The sensor monitors movement from three axes and its sensitivity can be adjusted by user to accommodate different working environments using the Fujitsu 3D Shock Sensor Utility.
11.UpdateNavi is a Fujitsu Proprietary application that updates LifeBook drivers by connecting automatically to Fujitsu’s server. This will help update your LifeBook with the latest software drivers and utilities to ensure compatibility between hardware and software, maintaining smooth operation anytime, anywhere.
12.It is natural for all thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCD) to show a small number of missing or discolored dots. These are commonly known as non-conforming pixels. This is a technology limitation of TFT LCD and does not represent a defect. Fujitsu warranty does not cover limitations in technology such as non-conforming pixels.
13.3.5G configuration availability varies from countries. Please check the actual bundling with local distributor. 3.5G module comes with a 1 year local carry-in warranty.
14.Subjected to network and SIM capabilities. Data rates refer to download or upload speed which is also dependent on network capabilities and conditions.
Specifications reflected above are engineering and hardware specifications. They do not represent actual usage or operating dimensions, sizes, performances and weights as these are dependent on factors such as operating temperature, type of operating system and application used, connected devices and accessories as well as hardware configurations of the notebook. Please check the compatibility of 3rd party accessories before purchase. Ambient temperature: 5° to 35°C / 41 to 95°F (operating), -15° to 60°C / 5 to 140°F (non-operating). Relative humidity: 20% to 80% RH (operating), 8% to 80% RH (non-operating). Please note that GB = billion bytes. 1GB is equivalent to 1,073,741,824 bytes.

*LifeBook T730 is available for project oly

Players Continue the Adventures of the Green Lantern Film  – On Xbox 360®, PlayStation® 3, Wii™ and Nintendo DS ™ 

Sydney, Australia. – July 26, 2010 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters an action-adventure title that will be available in conjunction with Warner Bros. Pictures’ epic superhero feature film Green Lantern scheduled for release in Australian winter 2011. The game will be available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ and delivers an immersive experience for Green Lantern fans that the entire family will enjoy.

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is inspired by the feature film, which brings the enduringly popular DC Comics Super Hero to the big screen for the first time and which stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role as Hal Jordan, the newest member of the Green Lantern Corps.  In the videogame players will utilize over a dozen constructs and take flight across the deepest parts of the Universe to restore intergalactic order by wielding the ultimate weapon: the Green Lantern power ring.

“Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters gives players the chance to experience the world of the Green Lantern mythology in an interactive way, going beyond the events of the film and comic books,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “The game is the first to centre around DC Comics’ Green Lantern franchise and we’re excited to give fans the opportunity to experience the power of the ring with engaging gameplay.”

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is in development for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii by Double Helix Games and for Nintendo DS by Griptonite Games.  

About the Green Lantern Feature Film

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries.  Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps.  A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers.  But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.

Green Lantern stars Ryan Reynolds in the title role, under the direction of Martin Campbell.  Campbell directs the film from a screenplay by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim and Michael Goldenberg, story by Greg Berlanti & Michael Green & Marc Guggenheim, based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics.  The film also stars Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Jay O. Sanders, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Angela Bassett and Tim Robbins.  Green Lantern is produced by Donald De Line and Greg Berlanti.  Herbert W. Gains and Andrew Haas serve as executive producers.  Geoff Johns and Lucienne Papon are co-producing.  The film is scheduled for release in 3D and 2D in Australian winter 2011, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to such iconic DC Comics properties as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Flash, MAD Magazine, and Fables, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner.  DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its superheroic characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing over 1,000 comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Comics is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.  

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all current and future platforms, including console, handheld and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles

Sydney, Australia – July 26, 2010 – 2K Games Australia is excited to announce that the “Face of Playboy Swim 2010,” Sheridyn Fisher, is the official ambassador for their upcoming epic mobster game, Mafia®II. Sheridyn’s involvement with Mafia II highlights the agreement between 2K Games and Playboy magazine to use more than 50 of their vintage covers and Centerfolds in Mafia II as part of the unique in-game integration.

Born, bred and based on the Central Coast of Australia, Sheridyn is known for her cute-as-a-Bunny look and her girl-next-door attitude. Now the new face of Playboy Swim Australia, she has won the hearts of many of her fans by just being her fun-loving self. Modelling professionally for over seven years, Sheridyn enjoys all aspects of her career but still considers herself a “tomboy at heart,” loving nothing more than playing her PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

As part of her involvement with Mafia II, Sheridyn will be featured in an exclusive Mafia-inspired photo shoot with an Australian men’s magazine. She will also be making a special-guest appearance at the IGN Black Beta event that is being held at The Club on July 29, where gamers can register online to be one of the first in Australia to play Mafia II. In addition, the first 100 to attend the event will each receive a Mafia II t-shirt and a magazine copy of Sheridyn’s shoot. For more information on the upcoming Mafia II Black Beta event and how to RSVP, please visit http://au.microsites.ign.com/blackbeta/

“I am thrilled to be an ambassador for Mafia II—it’s a great opportunity for me to release my inner geek!” said Sheridyn. “Mafia II is an awesome shooter, with an amazing story and environment – but my favourite bit is that you can collect more than 50 vintage Playboy Centerfolds! Being an avid gamer, I am so excited to be a part of the Mafia II Australian release and look forward to meeting other fans of the game at the Mafia II Black Beta Event.”

Through a compelling narrative, Mafia II transports gamers into the dark and unforgiving world of the Mafia. The fiction is embellished by a sophisticated, era-evoking atmosphere that meticulously replicates the clothing, cars, music and advertising of 1940s and 1950s Americana. Players will easily become immersed in the game’s cinematic Hollywood-style experience with strong, believable characters and an epic gangster story. By fusing action-packed gameplay with white-knuckle driving and an engaging narrative, Mafia II looks to be the industry’s most compelling Mafia title to date.

Mafia II is currently in development by 2K Czech, the same creative team behind the award-winning, genre-defining Mafia®, which captivated millions of gamers around the world. Mafia II is rated MA 15+ by the Australian Classification Board and will be available in Australia and New Zealand on August 26, 2010 for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

For more information on Mafia II, please visit www.mafia2game.com.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Coming next month for download on PlayStation Network (AUD$15.95) and Xbox LIVE (800 Microsoft Points), the Legends and Killers Pack for Red Dead Redemption includes 8 new Multiplayer characters from Red Dead Revolver, plus 9 new Multiplayer map locations and the new Tomahawk projectile weapon which includes its own unique set of challenges. 

Check out some new screens from the Legends & Killers Pack (you can also see them in HD over at the Red Dead Redemption Official Site’s DLC page), and stay tuned for more details including the release date announcement and more.

– New Titles Featuring ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘TEKKEN’ in the Works from Capcom and NAMCO BANDAI Games – 

TOKYO, JAPAN – 26 July 2010 – Capcom Co., Ltd. and NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. are pleased to announce that development is underway on two brand new fighting games, one to be developed by each company, featuring characters from both companies’ flagship fighting franchises, Street Fighter and TEKKEN.

Street Fighter X TEKKEN, to be developed by Capcom, will feature TEKKEN characters making their debut in the Street Fighter world (tentatively planned for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®). Meanwhile, NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.’s TEKKEN X Street Fighter will feature Street Fighter characters bringing the fight to the TEKKEN universe. This collaboration is one fighting games fans have been dreaming of.

‘Street Fighter’ Series Producer Yoshinori Ono, Capcom:

“This is history we’re making. Two fighting games that have rivalled each other are finally standing on the same stage. This isn’t just a showdown between TEKKEN and Street Fighter, but a decisive battle for Capcom and NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., so I’m going to give it my all.”

‘TEKKEN’ Series Director Katsuhiro Harada, NAMCO BANDAI Games:

“The ultimate dream match-up is about to be realized. With this astonishing collaboration, a new chapter in fighting game history begins.  The Street Fighter and TEKKEN development teams have a great relationship. However, I see this new project not as a collaboration, but as the competition of the century between two legendary fighting game franchises.”

Product Details

Street Fighter X TEKKEN (Produced by Capcom):

Street Fighter is best known for its well-polished 2D game play, and Street Fighter IV is an exemplary addition to the series. And now, in the new game based on the Street Fighter IV engine, the TEKKEN characters will be stepping into the ring to fight. Featuring two-on-two Tag Team Fighting, together with Battle and Training Modes, this title will push the series beyond its limits.

RAZER™ PULLS GAMERS AND FANS ALIKE INTO THE TRON: LEGACY^® UNIVERSE WITH A BRAND NEW SET OF GAMING PERIPHERALS

Sydney, Australia – July 26, 2010 – Razer, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, is pleased to announce, in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products (DCP), the TRON:Legacy -themed TRON^® Gaming Keyboard Designed by Razer™, TRON^® Gaming Mouse Designed by Razer™, and the exclusive bundle with TRON^® Gaming Mouse and Mouse Mat Designed by Razer™ all incorporating the distinctive blue glow and custom features inspired by the upcoming Disney film TRON: Legacy, releasing Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D, and compatible with TRON: Evolution the video game. Together with Disney, Razer is offering gamers and TRON fans alike a set of definitive gaming peripherals to get the true TRON experience.

“We are all extremely excited about our collaboration with Disney on a line of high-end gaming peripherals inspired by the upcoming film TRON: Legacy,” said Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, president, Razer USA. “Razer is known for our highly detailed finishes and lighting effects, so as soon as we viewed footage from TRON: Legacy, we were immediately inspired. Then, we started working to take it to the next level, as only Razer can, with a keyboard and mouse that has digitized sound effects and lighting built into it for the ultimate gaming experience.”

Each TRON: Legacy product Designed by Razer™ features a luminescent blue glow that is reminiscent of the film aesthetic. Whether it’s the keyboard with a detachable modular keypad or the illuminated mouse, gamers will feel as if they’ve been enveloped by the TRON universe and pulled into a digital world.

Product Details

About The TRON Gaming Keyboard Designed by Razer

Prepare to lay programs and fellow users to waste with the precision of a Light Cycle carving a jetwall. From the Rez and De-Rez lighting effects during start-up and shutdown to the smooth black finish of the Hyperesponse™ keys, the TRON Gaming Keyboard is exactly what you need to dominate the game Grid. A detachable modular keypad, lighting effects triggered by in-game actions, and fully programmable keys with macro capabilities make this a must for any TRON fan.

TRON Gaming Keyboard Designed by Razer

COST: US $149.99 (Use as guide – we will have AU$ closer to the date)

AVAILABILITY:

Razerzone: Q4 2010

Worldwide: Q4 2010

Product Features:

• Illuminated Keyboard with Rez & De-Rez Effects at Start-up and Shutdown
• Detachable Modular Keypad (Attachable on the Right or Left)
• TRON Lighting Alerts Triggered by in-game Actions
• Fully Programmable Chiclet Keys with macro capabilities
• Media Jacks (Audio out, Microphone in)

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About The TRON Gaming Mouse Designed by Razer

The TRON Gaming Mouse comes in an ambidextrous design with a luminescent blue glow protruding from sleek edges and lines. Designed for the upcoming TRON: Evolutiongame and inspired by the Light Cycle featured in the film, the mouse creates light alerts based on your in-game actions, thrusting you into the TRON universe. The unique effects upon start-up and shutdown complete the immersive TRON feel. With a 5600dpi 3.5g laser sensor, the TRON Gaming Mouse gives gamers tournament grade precision while they defeat characters in the TRON: Evolution game. Gamers can now enjoy a mouse that goes beyond appealing looks and design, and gives them functionality.

TRON Gaming Mouse Designed by Razer

COST: US $99.99 (Use as guide – we will have AU$ closer to the date)

AVAILABILITY:

Razerzone: Q4 2010

Worldwide: Q4 2010

Product Features:

• Illuminated Mouse with Rez & De-Rez Effects at Start-up and Shutdown
• TRON Lighting Alerts Triggered by in-game Actions
• Ambidextrous Design
• 5600dpi 3.5g Laser Sensor
• 7 Hyperesponse™ Buttons
• Braided 7 Foot USB Cable

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About The TRON Bundle: Gaming Mouse and Mat Designed by Razer

Besides enjoying light alerts triggered by in-game actions on an interactive gaming mouse, gamers can now add the gaming mouse mat that features a bio-luminescent tracking glow trail as they swipe their mouse across the smooth, hard surface. The TRON gaming mouse mat and mouse bundle is the definitive suite for gamers who want the TRON edge. The gaming mouse mat is the perfect peripheral to complement the gaming mouse, as it’s made for high sensitivity gaming mice and offers the utmost tracking precision.

TRON Bundle: Gaming Mouse and Mat Designed by Razer

COST: US $129.99 (Use as guide – we will have AU$ closer to the date)

AVAILABILITY:

Razerzone: Q4 2010

Worldwide: Q4 2010

Product Features:

• TRON: Legacy Inspired Theme
• High Precision Tracking Surface
• Mouse Mat with Bioluminescent Tracking Glow Trail

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About the Razer Group:

Razer™ is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming products and peripherals that are designed “For Gamers. By Gamers™”. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer’s award-winning lineup of products includes desktop speakers, headsets, keyboards, mice, software, and gaming surfaces. Since 1998, Razer has collaborated with leading professional gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge gaming peripherals using proprietary technologies that give gamers the competitive edge. Razer products offer the best in precision, sensitivity, usability and distinctive product design and have a reputation for being leaders in gaming peripheral technology.

For more information, please visit www.razerzone.com.

ll-in-one laptop bundle designed exclusively for The Good Guys

Sydney, 26 July 2010 – Targus and The Good Guys are offering the ultimate all-in-one accessory bundle for laptop users. Featuring a messenger bag, wireless mouse and compact USB hub, the bundle not only protects laptops against bumps and falls but also offers reliable and practical tools to enhance your overall experience.

Give your laptop the protection it needs with the Targus Messenger Case, which accommodates widescreen laptops measuring up to 16-inches. The messenger offers plenty of room for files and folders as well as a dedicated padded laptop compartment to keep your hardware safe. The front flap provides easy access to essentials, while multiple zippered pockets offer additional storage for accessories, such as a power adaptor.

Turn one USB port into four with the compact USB 2.0 4-Port Travel Hub. This nifty accessory allows users to simultaneously connect up to four devices, including mice, digital cameras, transfer cables and memory devices. It offers a true plug-and-play experience with no need to install tricky drivers or difficult software.

The new bundle also features a Wireless Laptop Mouse, which offers ease of navigation for those working on the go. Offering an extended battery life of up to 12 months, the wireless mouse utilises 2.4 GHz wireless technology for control over distances of up to 15 metres and is moulded to fit comfortably in your hand. With a compact design that eliminates clutter, the mouse features a Stow-N-Go receiver that stores conveniently when not in use.

The Targus laptop accessory bundle retails for RRP $74.95 and is available exclusively from The Good Guys stores nationally from August.

For further information, please call 1800 641 645 or visit the Targus website at www.targus.com.au.

Social Networking for Business: Risk or ROI?

Melbourne, 23 July 2010. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and social networking in general are argued by some to have tangible business benefits, but are these communication channels nothing more than a business risk gateway or do they have the potential to deliver a real and positive impact upon total Return on Investment (ROI)?

Did You Know?

• Leading research and advisory company Gartner predicts social networking will overtake email by 2014.

• A Manpower survey in January 2010 indicated that only 20% of companies worldwide have a social media policy.

• In the first six months of 2010 the number of LinkedIn members grew by 40% to 70 million; Twitter grew to 190 million users; and around 250 million people log into Facebook every day.

• 40 per cent of businesses globally have successfully used social media for business development, according to a new survey by Regus.

According to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg “…people are a lot more relaxed about online privacy than they used to be. Attitudes have changed and people have ‘opened up on the web’ as they share information about themselves on social networking sites…”. Although this action creates personal privacy risks, the real issue arises when users take this approach with them to work and are equally ‘open’ in a business environment.

The shift in attitudes about personal information sharing among its user base caused Facebook to change its privacy rules in late 2009 with some of its 350 million worldwide users concerned that the company was out of step with identity theft and online security.

Industry opinion suggests that while businesses have adopted Facebook (and perhaps even more prevalently LinkedIn and Twitter) as a networking tool, the privacy improvements that the social networking giant brought to bear were not commensurate to the risks that now exist at the corporate networked level. Put simply, if we use social networks inside a business network then a new privacy policy alone doesn’t cut it. Without directly addressing the issues of identity theft, cyber crime and web-driven targeted espionage attacks then we are leaving the door wide open.

Social networking sites in the meantime appear to be focused on how to make sites more engaging, easier to use and more ‘sticky’ to hold users’ attention. A central part of this is getting users to post more personal content and link in with more personally connected information. All of which builds up profile and identity. Take this example to the business environment and identity becomes intellectual property – and this needs to be locked down.

Sending out information detailing which companies you are meeting with highlights your business partners and prospects to your competitors. Telling the world about your company’s new product innovations prior to their official launch could weaken their impact. Perhaps worst of all, pump out details of which companies you can’t stand dealing with and whose products you hate and you might just be one step away from a defamatory court case.

The danger of an unguarded approach to social networking is not just about risks to physical property on a personal or corporate level; identity theft is also a serious concern. The Australian Government web site Stay Smart Online contains useful advice on using social networking sites safely at www.staysmartonline.gov.au.

Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist at AVG (AU/NZ), says, “Online social networks have sprung up for business, hobbies, schools and religious groups. Used properly, they are a unique communications tool to keep in touch with friends and colleagues. But like any online tools, social networking sites can be abused by hackers and cyber criminals.”

Borrett warns that both casual and business users should be careful about what they post online. Criminals use the sites to trawl for information that they can exploit, so it is an essential process to get acquainted with the privacy settings and tools on the social networks that you use. “The bottom line is – all employees should be aware of which social sites they are allowed to use during working hours.”

A new term to learn – gateway data

So how exactly could a cyber criminal use information from a Facebook or LinkedIn profile to get access to a business or personal bank account for instance? Herbert “Hugh” Thompson, professor in the Computer Science department at Columbia University in New York, has coined the term “gateway data” to refer to the confidential information harvested from social networking sites.

Thompson argues that at some point there has got to be some fall-out from the over-sharing of information via social media. “Criminals have got to be able to leverage the information that people are sharing to do harm at some point – and I now think we have gotten to that point,” he says.

The gateway data identified by Thompson can be used in a variety of ways. For example, discovering someone’s mother’s maiden name from Facebook could in turn be used to answer a password prompt question on an email account. Even if that account is a personal account, the user will have been compromised and the hacker is one step closer to all the business information that they want.

Once a criminal has gained access to the user’s email there is a good chance there will be details inside which will enable them to break into a bank account for example. Other uses for gateway data include using a partial piece of information, such as the first five digits of a company credit card, to trick the user into revealing the full card number.

Basically a hacker will be looking to use lots of fragments of data to reveal a larger piece of confidential information. So the separation between your personal and business data is not as distinct as you might think; in fact there could no boundaries between them at all.

In addition to following the safe and sensible approaches prescribed by Stay Smart Online, other experts advise against installing applications from social networking sites unless the application itself is from a trusted source – and this in itself is a highly subjective judgement to make, as who do you know who you can really trust and how do you know that they themselves have not already been compromised?

“Develop a healthy dose of scepticism,” Borrett advises. “When you get one of those offers to watch a video and you have to install something to watch it – don’t do it. It’s not worth it and you should never have to do that. These unknown applications can often contain malicious code such as viruses or worms and an enticing video is precisely the kind of tool that criminals will try to virally disseminate on the web.”

Borrett also warns about the popularity of shortened URLs on sites such as Twitter. “The problem with shortened links is that they usually don’t bear any resemblance to the original URLs, which means that users don’t know what they’re clicking. People click with the intention of going to a specific site, but the link can be easily hacked to send them to a site containing Trojans, spyware, rootkits and other malware instead.”

The ROI Benefits

Okay, so all of the above makes using social networking for business seem very risky. Certainly, if you get it wrong it can be. But just what are the benefits of social networking that deliver ROI?

Used correctly, social networking typically delivers on four main goals:

1. Increased brand awareness. Interacting with customers, prospects, suppliers and others using social media builds awareness of you, your staff, your services and your brand. Get the interaction right and you stick in people’s minds, plus drive traffic to your web site.

1. Improved reputation. Using social media to respond effectively to questions and feedback enhances how others think about your business and its place in their community.

1. Relationships with benefits. People are more likely to provide you with benefits such as their business, testimonials and referrals if you take the effort to interact with them and build mutually beneficial relationships.

1. Personal development. Networking with others and observing others via social networking is a great way to improve your knowledge and experience in your chosen field of expertise.

Achieving these goals can deliver tremendous benefits to your business. The ROI may be difficult to measure because the benefits are often not direct and immediate. Indeed, you’re more likely to get higher returns in the future than the immediate present. However, so long as you manage to correctly balance the time and money spent with your expected returns, the ROI benefits will be worthwhile.

In summary, social networking can represent a positive force within a business communications environment and contribute positively to a profitable bottom line and a business’s total ROI. It just needs a layer of management, some user policy controls in place and a degree of strategic planning to ensure that user awareness of the ‘company voice’ is upheld.

Prologue to deliver taste of Dead Rising 2 exclusively on Xbox Live 

London, UK – July 22^nd, 2010 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Dead Rising® 2: CASE ZERO, will be available on August 31^st exclusively to Xbox 360 gamers via Xbox Live Arcade online gaming service from Microsoft at a cost of 400MPs.  A unique and stand alone piece of content, Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO acts as a prologue, introducing players to the main protagonist, Chuck Greene and provides a glimpse of the action to come when Dead Rising 2 releases in Australia and New Zealand on September 30^th.

Set two years after the Willamette incident chronicled in the original Dead Rising and three years before the start of Dead Rising 2, Chuck along with his young infected daughter, Katey, find themselves  trapped in the zombie infested desert town of Still Creek. It’s up to Chuck to find a way out of town, and locate the Zombrex Katey must take to prevent her from joining the ranks of the undead.

Just like in the full game, players in Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO will use Chuck’s handyman skills and a roll of duct tape to combine two items to create powerful combo weapons. Not only do combo weapons make killing zombie sprees more fun but they also have the added benefit of earning Chuck additional ‘Prestige Points’ which in turn result in quicker levelling up.

Players who download Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO and then go on to buy Dead Rising 2 will be able to carry over character attributes earned such as ‘Player Level’, to a maximum of five, ‘Prestige Points’ alongside skills, ‘Combo Cards’ and a number of alternate outfits.

“With Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO we had two goals: provide newcomers with an easy point of entry to the Dead Rising universe, and give fans of the series an insight into what took place after Frank West survived the outbreak at the Willamette Mall,” said Keiji Inafune, Capcom’s Head of R&D Management Group and Executive Producer for Dead Rising 2. “We have certainly achieved both of these ambitions but I am equally pleased that we are able to give gamers so much unique and entertaining content at such a great price.”