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The email client Thunderbird is a popular choice among users who install a desktop email client. The email software was recently updated by its developers to version 3 which brought many changes and new features like a global search option or better email account integration and configuration options.

Thunderbird 3.1 will be the next release of Thunderbird and the first alpha release marks a new milestone towards that goal. The Thunderbird developers ask interested users to test the new email client but also warn anyone from installing the email client in a productive environment as it is an alpha version that can contain bugs.

The most notable changes in Thunderbird 3.1 alpha are:

• upgrade of the layout engine to Gecko 1.9.2.
• Several improvements to IMAP.
• Several fixes for Smart Folders, message filters, and attachment handling.
• Several design improvements and corrections to the interface.
• Download Manager is now accessible as a menu item (Tools > Saved Files).
• Stability and memory improvements.

Bugzilla lists a total of 147 bug fixes and changes in Thunderbird 3.1 alpha of which 2 have been rated as blockers (highest rating) and 14 as critical. Several of the critical bugs fix issues when updating from Thunderbird 2 to Thunderbird 3. Others fix crashes and fix other issues.

Users who are interested in trying out Thunderbird 3.1 alpha can download the email client from the Mozilla Messaging website.

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The Sony VAIO VPCB11QGX/B laptop PC is primarily designed as a business range, comes with Windows 7 Professional operating system the VPCB11QGX/B is loaded with new Intel’s Core i3-330M processor 2.13GHz that coupled with 4GB RAM. Its 15.4″ display offer 1280 x 800 HD resolution featuring Intel HD Graphics engine. It has 500GB hard drive (7200 rpm)

This Sony’s business laptop features with lightweight magnesium chassis, and equiped with DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, Biometric fingerprint sensor, 1.3MP webcam, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, card reader as well as 6-cell lithium-ion battery. Price, Sony VAIO VPCB11QGX/B laptop PC will be availabe from bestbuy for $899.99

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Gateway NV5207U laptop computer is nearly identical to NV5212u, they comes with 15.6″ HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 widescreen LED-Backlit display and based on AMD processor. NV5207U also utilize ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics engine.

The system load 2.1GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-65 processor with 4GB memory and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. Gateway NV5207U has 320GB hard drive, there’s also DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive. Other features include 5-in-1 card reader, stereo speakers with Dolby Sound Room, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and 6-Cell Lithium-ion battery. price, circuitcity has Gateway NV5207U Refurbished Notebook PC for $429.97

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Toshiba Satellite P505D-S8000 laptop features large 18.4″ HD display (1680×945) which make it great for a desktop replacement as well as entertainment use. The system is powered by 2.3GHz AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile M520 Processor with 4GB RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit operating system, Satellite P505D-S8000 also utilize ATI Radeon 4200 graphics engine.

This Toshiba’s entertainment laptop also loaded with 500GB hard drive, SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Drive, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, as well as harman/kardon Stereo speakers with Dolby Sound Room. Price, jr currently offers Toshiba Satellite P505D-S8000 Notebook PC for $749

Mass Effect 2 has sold over 2 million copies in its first week! These include worldwide sales of both the Xbox 360 and the PC versions of the game.

The game has also scored extremely well with critics, and enjoys a 96-point Metacritic rating, which makes it the second highest-rated Xbox 360 game of all time.

In addition the game has earned over 40 “Perfect” scores from various publications, and over 30 “Editor’s Choice” awards. The game and the words “Mass Effect 2″ were even in the top-10 trending topics on Twitter upon launch day, along with being the most-searched term on Google News.

Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA said, "Mass Effect 2 is poised to be one of the biggest games of 2010. We could not be more proud of the game's universal acclaim and early commercial success."

Here’s the Mass Effect 2 red-carpet trailer.

Via NewGameNetwork

Alan Wake 2 and 3 is something Microsoft is taking a “wait and see” approach with according to a new interview with CVG.

It’s already been stated in the past that Remedy hopes Alan Wake will be such a success that many more sequels will follow. And it’s common knowledge amongst those that have been following the game that Alan Wake is seen as the beginning of the storyline.

However, as usually is the case, Microsoft will wait and see how the first highly anticipated long-awaited Alan Wake is received sales-wise before commiting to more games in the series. It is currently set for release this Spring.

“It’s unique and gripping story – heavily influenced by pop culture classics – is brought to life using techniques reminiscent of modern movies and TV shows,” Microsoft product marketing manager Laura Disney told CVG.

“The goal of Alan Wake is create an intense experience for the player, and though ‘psychological thriller’ might not be a genre we are used to applying to games, Alan Wake is definitely not something you’ve experienced before.”

Speaking in our exclusive interview, Disney added: “As Robbie Bach announced at CES earlier this month, the episodic nature of Alan Wake will see DLC become available for title later in the year. As for a sequel, we’ll have to wait and see…”

Below you can watch the opening moments of Alan Wake.

Alan Wake’s opening cinematic cut-scene and gameplay intro.





Alan begins his terrible journey in search of his wife.

Alan investigates strange happenings in the woods.

Rusty got shot . . . is it a trap?

Via CVG

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City has been announced for PS3 and PC! The release date is set for March 30, 2010.

This will mark the first time that non-Xbox 360 gamers will get the additional Grand Theft Auto IV episodes: The Lost and the Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.

They will be downloadable via the PlayStation Network and Games for Windows LIVE. Each episode features the same highly detailed and immersive Liberty City that players know and love, with the Windows version gaining extras that include 32-player multiplayer matches and an advanced video editor.

The Lost and Damned is a dark trip through Liberty City's seedy underbelly as outlaw biker, Johnny Klebitz, fights to keep his gang together as a rift in the gang's leadership threatens to tear the brotherhood apart.

In The Ballad of Gay Tony, players explore Liberty City's high-end nightlife as Luis Lopez, struggling to balance the temptations of money and vice against loyalties to family and friends. Both episodes feature a slew of new vehicles and weapons, and each episode adds new activities including cage fighting, gang wars and BASE jumping.