ASUS : We Are Always More Expensive Than Acer

Jakarta. Acer and Asus are the two IT giants from Taiwan. Asus admits that spawn in their products, theirprices are always more expensive than the Acer. What cause?

"Our prices are always higher than the Acer. We have 7 years in a row to be number one in Taiwancompared to Acer," said Rex Lee, Regional Director Asus South East Asia, APAC, in his presentation tosome of the Indonesian media on the sidelines of Computex 2011, 31 May-4 June 2011 in Taipei.

That's because Asus is very confident with the quality of their products on the market. In addition to quality, Asus also put forward the design of offering its products to market.

He continued, if not believe, ask some people in Taiwan about the quality of Asus products. Do not want tobelieve it, detikINET even tried to ask the few people who happened to be found in the corner of Taipei city.

One of them, an uncle of a hotel keeper. "If asked Asus and Acer, in particular I do not understand. But Asusis better on the brand image and quality," said the uncle of this. Likewise with some of the existing pedestrianin Taipei the other.

"We dare to guarantee 2-year international guarantee to the user because the quality of our products,"concludes Lee in the presentation.

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8 Steps to Carry out the Cell phone Radiation

Now let Consider these 8 tips to reduce the radiation which quoted from eHow on Wednesday (06/01/2011):
1. Use a headset This is the easiest way to ward off the threat of mobile phone radiation. Of course, we can not refuse to accept phone calls. But if you're still worried, it is better to use a headset. The bottom line is your cell phone, not too close to the brain.
2. Reduce Bluetooth and Wireless Headset Using the headset could be an option to reduce cell phone radiation. But remember, select a headset that conventional alias that still use wires to connect to the phone. Do not use a wireless headset. Bluetooth mobile phone features also do not continuously activated, use as needed.
3. Speakerphone Using the speakers when the phone can also be an option. But of course, there is a sense less comfortable when it is done in public places. But at least, you do not have to put the phone in the head while on the phone. So, this option may be used when you're on a private place like home.
4. Casing Retaining Radiation Fears of radiation-enabled mobile phone later led to a special casing that is claimed to minimize the delivery of radiation from mobile phones. If deemed necessary, maybe you can find it in shops.
5. Corner Room Avoid receiving a phone in the corner. Corner of the room is usually quiet, but on the other hand sometimes also be the place where the phone signal became weak. Well, it weak signal is said to trigger the radiation is higher. This applies also in the area of ​​the narrow / small like an elevator.
6. Do not Always Stick Phones that you use may be a favorite gadget, but for better health, you should not always be stuck with the mobile phone. Phones that do not use recommended on the bag or placed on a table. It is said to be better than placed in a pants pocket.
7. Kala Silent Call When receiving a phone you should not take a walk. The reason, in a state of motion, the phone signal will continue to look for a strong signal beam of base transceiver stations (BTS). This activity will only strengthen the radiation.
8. Use the Two Ears Avoid the use of one part of the ear when the telephone. For example, always received a phone call with the left ear only. According to experts, this is just not good. Take advantage of your ears to minimize radiation emitted.
Today the European Environment Agency has been pushing for further study. But it also does not hurt us to do a precaution rather than take risks in the future.

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Heaven of Pirates, Indonesia Still Marked for Software Market

Based on the research institute IDC research, software piracy rate in Indonesia reached 87%. But the report cards are apparently not minor impact on the interest of investors to speculate on the application market of Indonesia.
It is also recognized by Jimmy Fong, Channel Sales Director Southeast Asia Kaspersky Lab. He did not dismiss the portrait blurred Indonesia software market is smeared by the pirated product. But in fact, behind it there is a glimmer of hope that lurk.
"This is related to Indonesia's population is so large, reaching more than 220 million people. Of course this is a separate market opportunities amid high rates of piracy," he said, in a press conference at the Penang Bistro, Jakarta, Wednesday (1 / 6 / 2011).
He was optimistic, if not all computer users with Indonesia will rely illegal software. Especially if you see the holes that threaten data security.
"Are they willing to sacrifice his computer security by not buying the original software that is ready to provide its services," continued the man from Hong Kong.
Value of commercial software without a license is installed on a computer in Indonesia, according to records and the Business Software Alliance IDC exceeded USD 1.32 billion in 2010.
As for the piracy rate reached 87 percent, putting Indonesia in the 11th position in the list of country's biggest pirate universal.
Kaspersky Campaign
Kaspersky own central square off to open a representative office in Indonesia. If nothing gets in the way the plan will be realized in the year 2012.
"To open an office in a country that can not be done overnight. It should make preparations in terms of human resources, business model, and others," said Jimmy.
But as a 'warm up', Russian antivirus company is expanding channel in Indonesia with PT Nusantara Main appoint Technology to also work on consumer distribution network in Indonesia.
Previously, the archipelago that have partnered with Kaspersky since May 2010 was only focusing handle the corporate segment. But with the addition of this marketing area, the archipelago would be launched Kaspersky Security Campaign in Indonesia.
"We've got square off for the expansion out of the city such as Bandung, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar. If Jakarta must have Kaspersky already well-known names," added Michael Ong, Vice President of PT Nusantara of Technology.

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Watching the 'Torture' of AsusDevice

The laptop has a variety of 'torture' in a room. At the drop of a certain height, detachable keyboard, pressed tens of thousands of times, the LCD hinge is opened and closed a million times. That part of the process of testing the Asus product.
This is part of the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) Asus products before finally passed the test and was released to the market.
Taiwan. Not just laptops, that by testing these products, including VGA, mainboard, and some Asus products. In between Computex 2011 detikINET any chance to stop by the division of tests on the Asus headquarters in Taipei. Unfortunately, the media cameras are not allowed mengabadikannya.
As a guide, hadirlah Senior Engineer Nick Liao Asus which describes several stages of the test. With enough time limited, the opportunity to peek detikINET several rooms.
The first room is a test of quality. Tightly closed glass, in this room all Asus products researched material raw material. "All products are researched raw materials. If they pass the test well, if they are not returned," said Liao.
In the next rooms, the testing process more 'ruthless' again. Among them there are dust resistance test that uses volcanic ash, audio noise tests, checking of IC, a keyboard that requires pressure testing tens of thousands of times, hinge test, the test fell from a height, an earthquake shock test, to test the temperature as a simulation of sea and air shipments.
Liao said, all these tests is SOP Asus, in order to maintain the quality of their products. Asus is hoping to draw all their products can hold up for years.

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Nokia Maybe Better if using Android

As Nokia's rumored revenue decline. Various criticisms of this whack Finnish vendor. The critics even mentioned the Nokia should choose Windows instead Android Phone 7 (WP7).

Nokia shares this week has decreased 15 percent and thus, Nokia will cut its product prices to increase sales. Analysts said the steps taken by Nokia is not surprising.

CCS Insight said adjustment underscores the severity of the situation experienced by Nokia in several segments and markets, and emphasized the need to bring the device WP7 and dual sim quickly, in order to sustain the portfolio.

Jonathan Leggett, an analyst of mobile phone comparison site Top10.com of expression even further. He said the prediction that Nokia continues to weaken it is not surprising. And this is a proof how comprehensive mobile phone makers competing to outperform each other in high-end handset market.

"Nokia seems increasingly out of date. I wish Nokia would prefer Android than WP7? possible that this could lead to a smartphone with great traction in the marketplace, and a step quicker," he said as quoted by the Telegraph, on Thursday (2 / 6 / 2011).

According Legget, this option is still better than choosing WP7 is still in process. Moreover, Microsoft is still trying to catch up from Apple and Android. Nokia in this case has a small chance, but can do the best with what is available.

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Asus Work On All IT Segment

Jakarta. Asus did look 'diligent' and present in various segments with the number of variants are launched. Why are they not focusing on one segment like Apple?

"We do exist in all segments. Because it is innovation and that's the difference with other products," said Rex Lee, Regional Director Asus South East Asia, APAC, in a talk at dinner time, detikINET at the Sheraton Taipei hotel, after visiting Computex 2011 which was held May 31-June 4 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan.

He added several premium brands do not have a good quantity and only in the upper segment only. "Well, now Asus is only in high-end segment, it will be higher and slow moving," added Lee.

Asus boss is also likens Jaguar cars are quite popular and expensive, but small sales figures. Asus did not want to like it.

"We still expect a large share of Asus products that exist,"he concluded.

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Angry Birds coming soon on TV

Jakarta. Angry Birds are rampant. Next, the game 'bird rampage' of Finland will be present at the television set.

This was done through cooperation between the Rovio, maker Angry Birds, with the Roku. The name of the latter is the maker of the device set-top box for television.

As quoted from Engadget, Thursday (02/06/2011), Roku plans to bring several new devices for Internet access via television. One new feature that will be present is the ability to play casual games.

Popularity Angry Birds make Roku took Rovio to bring these games on the television screen. Of course, Roku hope this step will invite others to join games support their platform.

In the United States, Roku is known as a provider of device that can be used to access the online video rental service Netflix.

"Just like when we were the first to bring Netflix on TV, we want to be the catalyst that changed the way people play casual games - from the Angry Birds - the biggest screen they have at home," said Anthony Wood, Roku CEO .

On the other hand, Roku had to compete with consoles like Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii are already present a variety of casual games to be played on TV.

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The Reason of nokia for choosing WP7 than Android

Jakarta. Nokia CEO Stephen Elop forward once again defended his company's decision to choose Windows Phone 7 (WP7). This time, Elop explain clearly the reason.

At the conference Uplinq Qualcomm in San Diego, California, United States (U.S.), Elop said the firm deliberately avoid Android as are many vendors who use it.

"There is an opportunity to create a third ecosystem. And this will be our capital to go forward," said Elop as quoted from Cnet, on Friday (03/06/2011).

According to him, today there are many companies that use Android for their products. Everything is innovative and interesting and would be difficult to be prominent among them.

"With Microsoft and WP7, Nokia had a chance to make their own name and the device rather than have to follow the rules of Android," he added.

Moreover, Nokia currently holds the exclusive rights WP7 could also feel more free to make innovations that distinguish it on the Nokia operating system with the other phones.

As is known, the rumored Nokia revenues continue to decline led to widespread criticism that the Finnish vendor is whack. The critics even mentioned the Nokia would be better if you select the WP7.

Previously, Intel was disappointed because MeeGo ignored, never mentioned that the reason is one reason Nokia chose WP7 is related to financial reasons.

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