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Looking for postgraduate student

[PF] T.J. — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:58:08 +0800

Hi guys, I have an opening for a Masters-level project in UTAR and I'm looking for a suitable candidate for the project.

Details of the project are as follows:
- Project Title : Systematics and Biodiversity of Orb-Weaver Spiders (Araneae; Arachnida) in Selected Agroecosystems in Malaysia
- Project Level : Masters of Science
- Project Duration : 1 year (full time)
- Allowances : Yes, 1 year
- Requirements : Academic- Fulfil minimum entry requirements to a Master of Science in UTAR (http://research.utar.edu.my/ipsrweb/EntryRequirement.html)
: Skills/Experience- Basic understanding on Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biodiversity and Statistics. Fundamental lab skills. Proficient in English.
: Others- Passionate, dedicated, hardworking and independent.
- Contact Details : Dr. Tan Ji (jtan@utar.edu.my)

I am an Assistant Prof. in UTAR with 10-11 Q1-Q2 ISI papers, and this is a topic that I am familiar with
Those who are interested are most welcomed to contact me for more details ya

PS: Sorry if posting in wrong section

Cheers!

My Photo Collection~

[PF] T.J. — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:58:31 +0800

Been browsing through my HDD and I realized that I have taken quite a lot of photos before going on my Macro Journey XD

...And no doubt it was really nostalgic, even funny somewhat seeing how lousy my shots used to be Still, there is a lot more to learn and I look forward to it~

Sharing some of my shots here from random categories Hope you will enjoy the photos~

Bali- went for a Seaweed Conference and managed to go for some sight-seeing
Bali #1
Dog on the Streets by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #2
Waterlily by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #3
Entrance to a Bali Temple by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #4
Statue by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #5
Bali Temple by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali#6
Kite Flying at Paddy Field by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #7
Farmer at Work by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #8
Couples by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #9
Instrument Players for the Barong Dance by PF T.J., on Flickr

Bali #10
Barong Dance by PF T.J., on Flickr

Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V24

[PF] T.J. — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:06:50 +0800

Alienware M14x R2 by PF T.J., on Flickr

New Laptop Recommendations thread V24 is up! But this will probably be my last, for those who are interested in continuing the effort, please feel free to contribute

QUOTE

This thread is specially made to offer laptop/tablet PC recommendations to EVERYONE
However, in order for us to recommend you with laptops/tablet PCs which suits you the most, we would require some basic information from you. Hence please kindly state your the following when posting:
1. Preferred Brand
2. Budget
3. Usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size

Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

Please do your research properly before buying ya, there are ORIGINAL and REFURBISHED notebooks out there. So don't get conned!

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

As usual, many thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to raymondtong94, nexus2238 sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations Keep it up guys~
Thank you to all others who have helped

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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The World Through A Macro Lens

[PF] T.J. — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 22:45:40 +0800

Hello guys

I would like to share some of my Macro Photographs here which will be updated on a daily basis I hope you will enjoy the photos and more importantly, learn some facts out of them ^___^
I would also like to promote my new blog on Macro Photography, hope you guys can support support: PixelsDimension

Apart from promoting and teaching about Macro Photography, as a Scientist I hope the blog will eventually act as a platform to help us understand and catalogue Malaysian flora and fauna better: It is time we reduce our reliance on foreigners to help us with our wildlife treasures

The following are some of my recent Macro Photos (descriptions are all within the links); thank you for viewing and feel free to C&C!:
#1
Stink Bug by PF T.J., on Flickr

#2
Robberfly by PF T.J., on Flickr

#3
Nephila pilipes ♂ by PF T.J., on Flickr

#4
Stalk-Eyed Fly (Teleopsis sp.) by PF T.J., on Flickr

#5
Flask-shaped pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) by PF T.J., on Flickr

#6
Ropalidia (?) wasp in flight by PF T.J., on Flickr

#7
Argiope versicolor ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

#8
Mountain Horned Dragon - Acanthosaura armata by PF T.J., on Flickr

#9
Olive Tree Skink - Dasia cf. olivacea by PF T.J., on Flickr

#10
Nephila cf. kuhlii ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V23

[PF] T.J. — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:37:37 +0800

Alienware Lights 1 by PF T.J., on Flickr

V22 ended really fast lol, no thanks to those who didn't follow the format @_@
Time for V23 now~

QUOTE

Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

Please do your research properly before buying ya, there are ORIGINAL and REFURBISHED notebooks out there. So don't get conned!

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

As usual, many thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to raymondtong94, nexus2238 sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations Keep it up guys~

**Hope nexus sifu will come back soon

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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[PIC-A-Day Thread] Post your daily shots here! V10

[PF] T.J. — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:46:13 +0800

*Since the original TS is not around and I was the biggest spammer of the previous version I suppose I will continue the thread, hope you guys won't mind

WELCOME TO PIC-A-DAY THREAD V10
PIC-A-DAY V9

WHAT IS PIC-A-DAY?
• This thread is created for you guys to share any interesting pictures that you snap daily and also for those who don't have a thread @ Photo Gallery due to any reason.

Rules and Regulations
• No, Pic-A-Day is not a place for you to spam or increase your post count. Pic-A-Day's main objective is to encourage more people to post their pictures here and share knowledge among each other.

• Only post pictures taken by you using Digital Cameras be it from a Point-and-Shoot, Prosumers or DSLR. Pictures snapped by cameraphones are prohibited in Picaday.

• Use the spoiler tag whenever you are quoting someone's picture in Pic-A-Day.

• Photographs posted must not exceed 1024px in either width or height.

• One-liner comments e.g. "Niceeeee~~!!!" are considered as spam. Kindly include the reason why you like or dislike his/her picture or suggest ways to improve the shot should you want to comment on someone's photo. Please do not go off topic.

• Don't post your pictures here if you are those weirdos who can't accept genuine critiques or comments on your pictures. You have been warned. This place is for everyone to share their view be it a compliment or critique on your photos and we don't want immature photographers crying like a little girl after getting some genuine comments.

Get Started NOW!
• Kindly copy, paste and edit the code below to tag your pictures so that it's easier for others to comment on or to learn from.

CODE

[b]Camera- [/b]
[b]Lens - [/b]
[b]Focal Length - [/b]
[b]Aperture - [/b]
[b]Shutter Speed - [/b]
[b]ISO - [/b]

Example:

Cute Kitten 1 by PF T.J., on Flickr

Camera- Nikon D800
Lens - 24-70mm
Focal Length - 62mm
Aperture - F2.8
Shutter Speed - 1/250
ISO - 800

I suppose its better to just stick to the codes, even if you are linking directly from Flickr as there are users who doesn't show EXIF data. And I believe its okay if the camera or lens models are not shown too.

Alright, happy shooting and happy sharing guys!

Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V22

[PF] T.J. — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:48:41 +0800

MSI GS70 by PF T.J., on Flickr

Walao, the Recommendations thread V20 sure ended very fast
Time for V22 yo~

QUOTE

Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

Please do your research properly before buying ya, there are ORIGINAL and REFURBISHED notebooks out there. So don't get conned!

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to nexus2238, raymondtong94, devour sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations Keep it up guys~

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V21

[PF] T.J. — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:35:08 +0800

Notebook Recommendations! by PF T.J., on Flickr

Walao, the Recommendations thread V20 sure ended very fast
Time for V21 yo~

QUOTE

Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

Please do your research properly before buying ya, there are ORIGINAL and REFURBISHED notebooks out there. So don't get conned!

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to nexus2238, raymondtong94 sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations Keep it up guys~

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V20

[PF] T.J. — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:54:58 +0800

The LYN Mobile Computing recommendations thread is on a roll~~
Time for V20 yo~

Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to nexus2238, raymondtong94 sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations Keep it up guys~

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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QUOTE

Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V19

[PF] T.J. — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:37:53 +0800

The previous recommendations thread was smoking hot
Time for V19 yo~

Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to nexus2238, raymondtong94 too for the majority of recommendations in this thread, keep up the good work~
Same goes to Acid_ruleZz, and fJok3R

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

[PF] T.J. — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:58:06 +0800

V3 is done, moving on to V4 now~

Sony Vaio SVF14217SG pink 2 by PF T.J., on Flickr

Thank you very much to all the contributors, couldn't have done it without you guys~:
lee_what2004, astria, Beouwulf, miahahaha, devour , nexus2238, ytlay , kingkingyyk , numbertwo , Prince J, shin2l and everyone who've helped!

Let's keep up the good work~

** Weights are mere estimates
** There is no guarantee that all laptop prices/ specs are 100% accurate, but we try our best to make them as accurate as possible

<12.5" (Netbooks, Ultrabooks, Subnotebooks & Tablets)

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13" (Laptops/Notebooks/Ultrabooks)

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Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V18

[PF] T.J. — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:46:53 +0800

Wow, that's the fastest recommendation thread throughout my time in Mobile Computing
Time for V18 yo~

Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist, even when he doesn't have internet connection

Special thanks to nexus2238too for single handedly making most of the recommendations in this thread~
Same goes to Acid_ruleZz, and fJok3R

The following are the links to the previous threads:

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Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V17

[PF] T.J. — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:39:53 +0800

Well that was mighty quick --> Moving on to Laptop Recommendation Thread V17

Thanks alot to everyone who helped, especially bot lee_what2004 sifu for his countless + priceless recommendations *and not to mention his efficient model, spec and price updates!

Expressing sincerest gratitude to nexus2238, Acid_ruleZz, and fJok3R for helping to recommend when I'm not around
Last but not least, thanks alot to all the others who've helped with price and spec updates!

Here are the links to the previous threads:

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QUOTE

Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V3

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATIONS?, V16

[PF] T.J. — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:40:49 +0800

Laptop Recommendation Thread V16, let's go!!

Thanks alot to everyone who helped, especially bot lee_what2004 sifu for his countless + priceless recommendations *and not to mention his efficient model, spec and price updates!

Expressing sincerest gratitude to Acid_ruleZz, PhungTM, fJok3R and chiahau for helping to recommend when I'm not around
Last but not least, thanks alot to all the others who've helped with price and spec updates!

Here are the links to the previous threads:

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RM6k Gaming Rig

[PF] T.J. — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:34:09 +0800

Greetings dear sifu-sifu

Was wondering what you guys would recommend if I'm looking for a RM6k desktop, built mainly for gaming?
The price should include a monitor too ya
The casing should be nice looking if possible

Your guidance is very much appreciated

Thanks in advance!

Free Dongle GPS for TF201 users

[PF] T.J. — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:30:51 +0800

To all Asus Transformer Prime TF201 users, do take note that you can register for a Free Dongle GPS (which doesn't work with the keyboard dock from what I've read) by using your Asus member account

Source:
http://www.lowyat.net/v2/index.php?option=...d=6621&Itemid=1

Procedure or registrating:
http://event.asus.com/ASUSPad/TF201GPS/

Do try it out~

*I've bought mine on the 15th of January and din't get the GPS extension kit option, I've already dropped Asus Malaysia an email, hopefully they'll reply~

Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATIONS?, V15

[PF] T.J. — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:11:23 +0800

Laptop Recommendation Thread V15, here we come!!!

Thanks alot to everyone who helped, especially bot lee_what2004 sifu for his countless + priceless recommendations *and not to mention his efficient model, spec and price updates!

Expressing sincerest gratitude to Acid_ruleZz, PhungTM fJok3R and chiahau for helping to recommend when I'm not around
Last but not least, thanks alot to all the others who've helped!

Here are the links to the previous threads:

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Anyone here familiar with Mr Bayes (Bioinfo)?

[PF] T.J. — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:16:13 +0800

Hi guys~

I'm having some problems running my Mr. Bayes 3.2.1 (a bioinformatics program for the calculation of Bayesian inference) on an Nvidia GPU (rather than CPU). It is said that running analyses using the GPU would be much faster than by using the CPU, but that's not the case for my system lol....
I've searched through the internet and couldn't find much info on how to go about this, hence I'm trying my luck here to see whether there are any bioinfo sifus here who are familiar with this~

Nvidia GPU - GT555m
Nvidia driver version - 295.73

Mr. Bayes 3.2.1 download site: http://mrbayes.sourceforge.net/download.php

I hope someone would be able to help me out, thanks thanks

New, yummy electronic products ^___^

[PF] T.J. — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:19:10 +0800

*Sorry guys for double posting, but I guess starting a new topic would be a better choice~

Its POISON time of the year!!

I'll add in some of the interesting products (mostly from CES2012) here, and it seems like there are some really yummy stuffs this year~:

Acer Iconia Tab A700- Quad core, Full HD tablet with Android 4.0!
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http://blog.laptopmag.com/acer-teases-quad...roid-4-0-at-ces

Acer Aspire C5 Ultrabook- World's thinnest ultrabook
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"Dubbed by Acer as the “world’s thinnest Ultrabook”, the S5 was announced ahead of Tuesday’s start of CES 2012 and comes in at only 15mm and 1.35kg (less than 3 lbs). The 13.3” laptop is made from a magnesium-alloy cover and features an unknown Intel processor along with Acer Always Connect which allows users to access data from other devices even when the laptop is sleeping. In addition, the laptop features USB 3.0, HDMI, and Thunderbolt ports that hide behind a unique “MagicFlip” panel."- notebookcheck

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/acer-s5...abook-hands-on/

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra- And you think it just can't get any slimmer
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/acer-as...ultra-hands-on/

Asus promises Windows 8 on ARM tablet, 3G Transformer Prime, 7-inch Eee Memo Pad - Yes please!
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Asus- Eee Pad MeMO ME171, ME370T and high-end Transformer Prime TF700T

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TF700T- "10.1-incher with NVIDIA's Tegra 3 within (1.3GHz quad-core Cortex A9), a Super IPS+ / Gorilla Glass 10.1-inch display with a downright silly 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage space. There's also an 8 megapixel rear camera / 2 megapixel front-facing cam, support for 1080p playback, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a micro-HDMI port, microSD card reader, a 25WHr Lithium-Polymer battery and a chassis that weighs just over a pound. It'll ship with Android 4.0.1 (ICS) onboard, and will be compatible with the exact same keyboard dock as the existing Prime."

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ME370T- "7-inch WXGA (1,280 x 800) IPS capacitive touchpanel, a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8260 processor, a gigabyte of memory, 16GB / 32GB of storage, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a 1.2 megapixel front / 5 megapixel rear camera (with 1080p recording), an A-GPS sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor and a micro-USB port. There's a 4,400mAh Li-polymer battery reportedly good for some 8.5 hours of video playback, and it'll be Android 4.0.1 running the show. The unit checks in with dimensions of 7.8- x 4.6- x 0.50-inches (and a weight of 14.2 ounces)"

http://blog.laptopmag.com/asus-unveils-hig...-zenbook-colors
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/asus-ee...former-prime-t/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/asus-wi...ablet-promised/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/02/7-inch-...core-snapdrago/
Any news on the PadFone?

Asus Eee PC Flare 1025C and Eee PC X101CH netbooks- Err.... it looks much better in the advertisements lol
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"For $299, the Eee PC Flare 1025C comes with a 1.6- GHz Atom Cedar Trail processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB hard drive and Altec Lansing speakers"
"Eee PC X101CH, which features 2-second instant resume and, in spite of its 3-cell battery, two weeks of standby time. It features the same Intel Atom Cedar Trail processor as the Flare 1025C, 1GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive for $269. It’s also 0.4 pounds lighter than the Flare"

http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-new-asu...x101ch-netbooks

Asus ZenBooks with improved touchpads- Finally, so does it make these ultrabooks perfect now? hehe
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http://blog.laptopmag.com/asus-unveils-hig...-zenbook-colors

Dell XPS 13 (2010)
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"XPS 13, which weighs in at a shade less than three pounds (2.99, to be exact) and has a wedge profile that tapers from .71 inches to .24 (18 to 6mm). With a starting price of $1,000, it sports an aluminum lid and carbon fiber chassis. Comes with core i5 processor, 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM and backlit keyboard, though you'll also be able to upgrade to a 256SSD and either a Core i5 or i7 CPU (Sandy Bridge at launch, with Ivy Bridge to follow in a refresh later this year). Other specs include a 300-nit, 1366 x 768, Gorilla Glass display; Intel HD 3000 graphics; a 47Wh battery rated for up to eight hours; Bluetooth 3.0; and Intel's Smart Connect and Rapid Start technologies."
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/dells-x...book-announced/
http://blog.laptopmag.com/dell-xps-13-ultr...connect-for-999

Lenovo Ideatab S2- A Transformer Prime's competitor
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" IdeaTab S2, the Android ICS tablet will succeed the IdeaPad S1 but include a similarly-sized 10.1-inch screen with an optional keyboard and trackpad docking station. The S2 is expected to run on a dual-core Snapdragon CPU based on the Krait architecture with 1GB RAM, 1280x800 resolution display, 16GB to 64GB SSD, front-and-rear cameras and 3G connectivity options. "

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovos...mation-gang-pa/
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-reveal...et.68580.0.html

Lenovo ThinkPad T430u- Ultrabook version of the Thinkpad series with discrete GPU!
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovos...abook-hands-on/

Lenovo Ideapad U310/ 410- relatively inexpensive ultrabooks up for grabs~
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-...ooks-announced/

Lenovo New Ideapad Lineups- Z380/480/580, Y480/Y580, G580/780 (designs appeared to be similar to current ones)

"Y480 has a 1366 x 768 panel and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics, the 15.6-inch Y580 steps up to a 1080p pixel count and a 2GB GTX660M card with DirectX 11"

"Z830/840/850: 13.3-, 14- or 15.6-inch version, the pixel count is fixed at 1366 x 768, though you at least don't have to settle for Intel GMA graphics: NVIDIA's 2GB GeForce GT640M card is also an option"

" G480, G580 and G780 will also be offered with up to 1TB of storage, up to 8GB of RAM and an optional Blu-ray drive, along with a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT630M card in tricked-out models"

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-...ptops-CES-2012/

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga- Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook?
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"Due to ship at the Windows 8 launch, Lenovo’s groundbreaking IdeaPad Yoga notebook gives you the best of both worlds as its 13.3-inch clamshell design has a flexible lid that folds back 360 degrees, allowing you to use its touchscreen as a slate tablet or even a home Internet appliance. The sides of the notebook measure just .67-inches while the entire system weighs just 3.1 pounds, making the Yoga officially an Ultrabook. Inside, the Yoga has the same, comfy faux leather palm rest we’ve seen on the U300 and the same island-style keyboard. Component-wise, the IdeaPad Yoga will sport an Ivy Bridge CPU, up to a 256GB CPU, and up to 8GB of RAM"

http://blog.laptopmag.com/lenovo-ideapad-y...indows-8-tablet

The mysterious HP Spectre- turns out to be HP Envy Spectre (glass notebook), gosh it looks so nice
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""So what does $1,400 get you, aside from a memorable design? We're told the laptop comes standard with a 14-inch, 1600 x 900 Radiance Display, Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a nine-hour battery, backlit keyboard, carrying case and -- get this -- an NFC chip built into the palm rest for transferring URLs from your phone's browser. Other bells and whistles include Intel Wireless Display, HP's CoolSense technology, Beats, HP Wireless Audio, full copies of Photoshop and Premiere Elements and a two-year subscription to Norton Internet Security. Got that, guys? Upgrade options include a 256GB SSD and an extra 4GB of RAM, but other than that, what you see is what you get (and to be fair, you get a lot)."

http://blog.laptopmag.com/hp-envy-14-spect...ry-8th-for-1399
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy...ctre-announced/

Razer- Project Fiona
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"The Fiona runs on a third generation Intel Core i7 processor and an undisclosed GPU. The prototype slab has a native 1280 x 800, 10.1-inch display."
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/hands-o...ct-fiona-video/

Samsung 9 series- Its back (13"/15"), better than ever!
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"This year's 13-inch model is also thinner and lighter than its predecessor, at 2.5 pounds and half an inch thick (down from 2.8 with a 0.64-inch-thick chassis). In addition to whittling the body, though, Samsung managed to shrink the footprint by squeezing a 13-inch display into a chassis whose dimensions more closely match a 12-inch system. What separates them from your garden-variety $900 box, though, is a solid unibody aluminum design and a heartbreakingly beautiful display: a 1600 x 900 panel with a matte finish (!) and 400 nits of brightness"

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"Samsung 9 series (15") almost manages to match the 13-inch version in thinness: 0.58 inches thick versus half an inch for its little brother. And because Sammy crammed a 15-inch display into a 14-inch chassis, it doesn't particularly look like a 15-inch laptop."
http://blog.laptopmag.com/samsung-series-9...r-met-its-match
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/redesig...ptop-announced/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/spotted...msung-series-9/

Samsung Series 5 (15"/17") laptops- For Students, so they say
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"300-nit display; and the resolution is fixed at 1600 x 900 for the 15-incher, and 1080p for the larger model. At the high end, they'll both be available with a Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor, JBL speakers, a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M card with Optimus, an optional Blu-ray drive and up to 1TB in storage (2TB for the 17-inch version)"
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/samsung...o-arrive-durin/

Samsung Series 7 Gamer- Finally a gaming machine from Samsung
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"Samsung is currently planning on offering just one configuration, with a Core i7 CPU, 2GB AMD Radeon HD6970M card, a 5,900mAh battery, JBL speakers and a 300-nit, 1080p display. For those who haven't seen this in action yet, it sports a backlit keyboard, with the all-important WASD keys conveniently highlighted in a different color, along with an analog dial for toggling power modes. On the outside, Samsung's logo glows with the help of an LED backlight, but disappears when the lid is shut."
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/samsung...o-hands-on-vid/

Toshiba Excite X10- Thinnest 10-inch Tablet Yet
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"The Excite is just 0.3 inches thick, and weighs just 1.2 pounds. That’s about 0.4 pounds lighter and about half an inch thinner than the Thrive. The Thrive will start at $499 and Toshiba says it will go on sale early this year. Read on more more details and check out the full gallery below.This seriously sleek tablet has a 10.1-inch Gorilla Glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 800, and will have an anti-smudge coating to resist fingerprints. The brightness of the display will also automatically adjust depending on lighting conditions."

http://blog.laptopmag.com/toshiba-excite-x...inch-tablet-yet

Toshiba 13 and 7.7-inch tablet prototypes
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/toshiba...types-hands-on/

Toshiba's 14" ultrabook
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[attachmentid=2630231] *Just love the keyboard btw, damn cool

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/toshiba...ltrabook-tease/
http://blog.laptopmag.com/toshiba-shows-of...ne-for-just-699

Yummy?

Feel free to share any latest news here yo guys as I won't be constantly checking out on CES2012

Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATIONS?, V14

[PF] T.J. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:53:58 +0800

Whiu, that was fast! V13 is over, moving on to V14!!

Again, thank you very much to everyone who helped, especially bot lee_what2004 sifu for his countless + priceless recommendations
Thank you very much to IvanWong1989, fJok3R , Acid_ruleZz and all the others who helped too

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