Sep
04

Toshiba’s global recall of 41,000 laptop for overheating problem

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Global recall of 41,000, China mainland has started replacement program for the prevention of overheating is recommended that users upgrade the computer BIOS
news this morning from the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) learned that, due to overheating problems, Toshiba will recall 41,000 units in the global notebook computer.
It is reported that involves the recall of notebook computer models for the Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and SatelliteProT130.
Toshiba said that these computers will access the work of the AC adapter overheating near the power plug may overheat shell deformation, and thus pose a threat to users.
Toshiba has so far received 129 complaints against laptop overheating, including report of two minor injuries not requiring medical care, and the report of two cases of property damage.
It is learned that the computers mainly by the Chinese OEM manufacturers, from August 2009 to August 2010, the retail and online sales through a number of forms available.
the reporter learned from Toshiba China, part of Toshiba notebook computers in China may also be installed in the affected parts, sales code, see attach table.
At present, Toshiba China has launched a “Toshiba laptop DC input jack to connect components active replacement program”, the user can call the hotline at 800-820-2048 Toshiba computer (fixed) or 116-986-2048 (cell phone) to help.
To prevent overheating the computer, Toshiba recommends users of these products to immediately upgrade to the 2.70 version of the BIOS. To the following website to download BIOS: http://pc.toshiba.com.cn/about/PST3EQ_V270.zip.
In addition, users can from a Toshiba authorized service centers nearest access; after the BIOS upgrade in accordance with the guidelines on the machine to install and run the upgrade file.
According to report, these notebooks and other domestic electronics market in Zhongguancun available, T Series all models priced at 4,000 yuan to 5,000 yuan.
The recalled notebook models
PST3EQ-00D003
PST3EQ-003003
PST3EQ-00G003
(Note: This is the sales code, printed on the nameplate on the bottom of the machine)
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Sep
02

Microsoft has OEM manufacturers Windows Phone 7 System

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Fenghuang Wang, Calif. on September 2 morning news, Microsoft’s new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7 be released starting from Wednesday, Microsoft has mobile phone manufacturers and service providers a modified mobile phone operating system.

As most of the internal development has been completed, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and mobile phone service provider partners have to be Windows Phone 7 RTM version of the operating system, so that production can customize and make available for holiday release preparation.

Microsoft for Windows Phone 7 Myerson, vice president of development said, Windows Phone 7 is Microsoft’s most comprehensive mobile testing platform. He said the new operating system in a million daily automatic test equipment, has adopted the 3.5 million hours of intensive testing and 8.5 million hours of automatic testing.

Although Microsoft has just released RTM version now, but the OEM manufacturers and operators have been testing for some time, because Microsoft back in July provided to developers in mid-Phone 7 Technology Preview. Since then, Microsoft has received feedback from various testers, based on that feedback, Microsoft has made many improvements.

For example, the new operating system now have the contact filtering, so users can synchronize accounts exclude those of other Facebook contacts do not exist. Mobile users can also comment on Facebook and directly posted on the wall. To improve the user experience and accelerate the process of looking for people, Microsoft added a touch Dating Service Search button, which allows users to easily find contacts.

According to Microsoft, the Mobile World Congress in 2010 declared the list, Windows Phone 7 of the manufacturers: Dell, HTC Corporation, Jia Ming – ASUS, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba; operator partners, including : AT & T Corporation. T-Mobile USA, Sprint Corporation, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, SFR, Telefonica and Vodafone. It is not clear whether these companies will release Windows Phone 7 equipment, but LG, Samsung and HTC have got the Federal Communications Commission license Windows devices. On the other hand, HP also partners in the initial list, but HP says that the company will focus on the development of WebOS phone. (Compile / Billboard)

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