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Word has it that ASUS has plans to roll out their Zenbook UX303LN later this year, where this high end Ultrabook will boast of an Intel Haswell processor, NVIDIA graphics, in addition to a stunning 13” display that sports a whopping 3,200 x 1,800 pixels. Yes, you read that right – the amount of pixels on the screen itself is eye popping to say the least.

Still, it is not the high resolution display that ought to capture your attention in terms of the Zenbook UX303LN being the only standout feature, as there are other components underneath the hood that ought to catch your attention as well. For starters, how does having 12GB of RAM to keep your Zenbook UX303LN running sound to you?

In addition, one will also be able to perform various tasks on the road without breaking a sweat thanks to an Intel Core i7-4501U Haswell processor, the NVIDIA GT 840M graphics chipset, a 256GB solid state drive, a trio of USB ports, HDMI connectivity, an SD memory card reader, a mini DisplayPort, and a backlit keyboard, all of it crammed into a chassis that tips the scales at 3.2 pounds. Initial research has shown that the ASUS Zenbook UX303LN will retail north of $1,200, but until ASUS reveals an official recommended retail price, it would be best not to speculate.

ASUS Zenbook UX303LN To Launch Later This Year

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The folks over at Microsoft, who happen to own Skype just in case you were hiding under a rock for the past three years, has just announced that they have kicked off a new round of testing for a new user interface when it comes to the Windows desktop as well as Mac Skype desktop clients. In fact, the Skype team had been hard at work for close to a year and half, developing various new interfaces for the Windows 8, iOS and Android versions. Considering their work for this season has come to an end, it is time to pay more attention to the desktop clients and see if there is anything else which can be improved.

A small segment of Windows desktop users would have undergone this particular “feeler” session already, and in due time, a handful of Skype for Mac users, too, will be able to enjoy such an experience. The brand new user interface intends to deliver a clean and modern look to Skype, where one will be able to enjoy a more delightful and coherent experience regardless of the Skype client eventually. Microsoft will take into consideration the various test results and feedback received, ensuring that at the end, more fine tuning will be able to deliver a polished product that sits down well with everyone. [Press Release]

Skype Tests Out New Windows Desktop & Mac Experiences

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ZOTAC is proud to announce their newest barebone mini PC, the ZBOX Sphere OI520. Coming in a unique orb form factor, this eye-catching system is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-4200U dual-core processor, an Intel HD Graphics 4400, two DDR3L SO-DIMM slots (up to 16GB), a 4GB DDR3 RAM (PLUS model), one 2.5-inch HDD/SSD bay, a 500GB hard drive (PLUS model), a 4-in-1 memory card reader, HDMI & DisplayPort outputs (PLUS model), 801.11ac WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0 (Plus model) and Gigabit Ethernet port (Plus model). Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [Product Page]

Mouse Computer has once again expanded its line of gaming PCs by launching the MASTERPIECE i1430PA4. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-4770K processor, the system is equipped with an Intel Z87 Express Chipset, an AMD Radeon R9 295X2 (4GB x 2) graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 2TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 1200W 80PLUS GOLD power supply and runs on Windows 8.1 64-bit OS. Price itself is set at 299,800 Yen (about $2,955). [Product Page]

This article was written on June 02, 2008 by CyberNet.

In an attempt to gain market share in the search arena, Microsoft has just announced a partnership with HP that will make their Live Search the default on Hewlett-Packard computers that are shipped in the United States and Canada. For first-time Internet users or casual users in general, they may not take the time to change the default to something else which could help Microsoft gain some ground in search.

The deal that Microsoft just made is by no means new. Those of you who recently purchased Dell computers know this first-hand because Google has partnered with Dell. Similarly, Yahoo has an agreement with Acer to provide various tools to the users and make Yahoo search the default. Previously Yahoo also had a deal with HP but now Microsoft is coming in and likely paying more than Yahoo to snag HP away. And here we thought there was going to be more computer companies moving away from installing bloatware. Anything for a buck, I guess…

For HP buyers in the U.S. and Canada that purchase a computer starting in January, here’s what to expect. First, Live search will be the default search engine in the browser on the computer. Secondly, and probably more annoying is that a custom version of Internet Explorer will come pre-installed that has a Live Search toolbar installed. The toolbar will make searching “more convenient” and it will also have links to some of HP’s services like Snapfish (digital photo service).

In the official Microsoft Press Release, Kevin Johnson who is the president of the Platforms and Services Division said, “This is the most significant distribution deal for Live Search that Microsoft has ever done, and we are very pleased to be partnering with HP to help bring live Search to millions of consumers across North America.” Significant it is because Microsoft has struggled to gain search users. This could certainly help…

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