In Episode 3 we reported that Microsoft released three ads dubbed as "Laptop Hunters" advocating PC laptops over Apple’s Mac. Just a week after that Microsoft released another ad featuring a woman named Shiela who finds her perfect laptop for moviemaking. She got a widescreen HP HDX 16t from her $2000 budget.

Realizing the power to persuade of those Microsoft ads, Apple counterattacked by releasing their own ads on Apple website called "Get a Mac." The Get a Mac ads mocked all the ads from Microsoft. Here’s one of the most interesting ads from Apple with the title "Elimination."

On related note, Apple released an update to Mac OSX 10.5.7. The update brought a handful of improvements and security fixes as well as criticisms from Mac community after a significant number of Mac users had problems before and after installing the update.

AMAZON’S KINDLE DX TO REKINDLE PRINT MEDIA
Reported by Gerardo Velasco

Amazon’s upcoming Kindle DX already have some users pre-ordering for the new version.

Compared to its predecessor, the new Kindle DX boasts increased storage to hold approximately 3,500 books digitally. It also features a wider 9.7 inch screen compared to the 6 inch screen of Kindle 2, and 3G wireless network. Most importantly, Kindle DX now fully supports PDF format which should resolve the problem the earlier Kindle version that users need to convert the file before you could use read the PDF.

According to Jess Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, PDF documents will definitely look beautiful on Kindle DX and users will never have to pan, to zoom, or to scroll when they read the documents. If users want to go to widescreen mode, they just rotate the device.

While Kindle DX is a very impressive product and has had many upgrades since the last version, Kindle 2, many users are upset with the fact that Amazon would not exchange their product for the new improved version of Kindle. Some who have been lucky and ordered it within the 30-day return policy from Amazon, have been returning the old version, Kindle 2, and pre-ordering for the new enhanced version, Kindle DX, while others who have bought the Kindle 2 months ago, have had no luck but to stay with their Kindle 2 system.

Kindle DX will in fact, change the way we work and learn, since its main focus is in the education section. Newspaper companies are also hopeful that the Kindle DX will "rekindle" and save the dying world of print media, save paper and also help out the environment.

Kindle DX is priced at $489 and will be available this summer.

MICROSOFT CONFIRMS RELEASE OF WINDOWS 7, VISTA SP2 IN 2009
Reported by John Raul Joven II

After the successful release of Windows 7 Release Candidate version, Microsoft finally confirmed that Windows 7 is scheduled to be available on the shelves later this year.

Microsoft confirmed that during the TechEd North America 2009. However, the tech community is rather bit worried about this announcement as Microsoft have consistently said that Windows 7 would be a 2010 product and that a release this year could be a premature move.

However, despite rumblings, Microsoft said that it’s confident that the Windows 7 ecosystem is already good to go. It also promised over 10,000 Windows-friendly products making the new operating system free from glitches that were experienced in Vista.

Meanwhile, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 has recently gone gold and it is expected to be released within the next few weeks.

The key benefits of Windows Vista SP2 include:

• Windows Search 4.0 for faster and improved search results
• Bluetooth 2.1 Feature Pack
• Native support of Blu-ray media in Windows Vista
• Windows Connect Now to simplify Wi-Fi configuration and
• an update for exFAT file system to support UTC timestamps

REDISCOVER MINORU: WORLD’S FIRST 3D CAMERA
Reported by Tom Maxwell

Hi, everyone. Tom Maxwell here from Tech Conclave. And today, I’m gonna tell you about the Minoru 3D webcam.

What the Minoru webcam is a normal webcam is that there are with two cameras, instead of the one, and they are separated as about the same distance as the human eye to enable 3D effect. What this enables you to do is to have fun, 3D chats with your friends. And in theory, you’ll be coming out from the computer screen.

There are few downsides with the MInoru 3D webcam. One of which is this rather dorky 3D glasses. It is unfortunate you have to wear to see the other person in 3D.

Reports also said it does take a long time to correctly calibrate the two cameras to work well in the 3D effect. And to be honest, I think the look is just a bit childish with this thought that it’s a serious consumer product.

But on the other side, the Minoru 3D webcam is much cheaper than professional 3D cameras out there. So if you just want to have a slightly more realistic webcam experience, I’d recommend you get it.

TECH CONCLAVE FIRST CONTEST: HIGH FIVE AT EPISODE 5
Reported by John Raul Joven II

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