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Notebooks.com, January 4, 2010 -- "The Samsung N210 and N220 come equipped with Phoenix Technologies' FailSafe® software for locating your computer if it is lost or stolen as well as the Instant-On OS called HyperSpace™ that will let users get working faster." More

 

tomsguide.com, December 9, 2009 -- When we held the Samsung N130 in our hands for the first time, we were struck by how durable its 2.5 pound frame felt. It is solid and rugged, the corners are nicely rounded and grippable, and the lid is anything but flimsy. More

Notebooks.com, November 22, 2009 -- It used to be that finding a notebook under $600 was a challenge, even for a low end machine, but thanks to competition and advances in technology you can get quite a wide range of notebooks for under $600. These aren’t just Black Friday or once a year specials, just great buys on solid computers. More

Notebooks.com, October 12, 2009 -- Losing your laptop can be a huge pain. Not only are you out the cost of your laptop but you may have lost confidential documents or a term paper that hasn’t yet been backed up. More

Geek.com, October 8, 2009 -- If you have a laptop  that actually leaves your desk then you have a potential security issue on your hands. Laptop theft and resulting data/identity theft is a major problem that affects businesses and individuals alike, but luckily some companies are taking action so that preventative measures can be put in place. More

GadgetMix, August 18, 2009 -- FailSafe lets you fully secure you data. FailSafe is a unique theft deterrence product and service from Phoenix Technologies that provides you with the ability to protect, track, and manage your laptop and your confidential information if it’s ever lost or stolen. More

Eee PC - Blog, August 17, 2009 -- The Samsung Go, aka N310 which features a rubberised shell, anti bacterial keyboard and considered to be a “kid friendly netbook”, also uses FailSafe technology inside. FailSafe, from Phoenix Technologies provices IP tracking of the netbook along with BIOS encryption. More

NOTEBOOKCHECK, August 16, 2009 -- Users can stop worrying about their Samsung GO (N310) netbook getting lost because even if it does get stolen, its location can be easily tracked, thanks to the Phoenix Failsafe anti-theft technology which is used on this netbook. Phoenix Failsafe not only helps in locating your stolen netbook but also protects your data from being stolen. More

GottaBeMobile.com, August 14, 2009 -- FailSafe is a unique theft deterrence product and service from Phoenix Technologies that provides you with the ability to protect, track, and manage your laptop and your confidential information if it’s ever lost or stolen. Encrypt your data, secure your laptop, and protect your identity with FailSafe. More

Electricpig, July 22, 2009 -- The Samsung N310 comes with Phoenix FailSafe, which is designed to keep your data secure, should you lose or have your netbook stolen. More

San Jose Mercury News, June 1, 2009 -- Phoenix Technologies, which creates so-called "core system" software for PC makers, was evidently scooped by Dell on news that the PC maker would be offering Phoenix's theft-protection technology in one of its new laptops. More

NotebookReview.com, May 29, 2009 -- "...In terms of additional features, the Studio 14z is the first consumer laptop available with FailSafe theft prevention. This option helps protect your personal data in the event that your laptop is missing or stolen. With Failsafe engaged, you can track network information and the ISP location of your laptop when it connects to the Internet, and you can remotely erase selected files and render the laptop unusable until the rightful owner unlocks it..." More

Hot Hardware, May 28, 2009 -- "...Dell proclaims that this machine is the industry's first consumer notebook with FailSafe theft protection, which enables owners to track network information and the ISP location of the laptop when it connects to the Internet, and to remotely erase selected files/render the laptop useless until it's returned to its rightful owner. Of course, this won't stop anyone from taking it, but it'll sure make 'em think twice before taking another..." More

PC Mag.com, May 28, 2009 -- "...The 14z will also feature FailSafe theft prevention, a first for a consumer laptop. When FailSafe is engaged, the laptop's owner will be able to track network information and the ISP location, and even remotely erase selected files and render the laptop unusable until it's unlocked..." More

Another Key OEM Agreement Signals Continued Global Momentum for Phoenix FailSafe(TM)

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct 23, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the global leader in core systems software, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with a top-tier PC OEM to provide the Phoenix FailSafe theft deterrence and data loss protection technology on this OEM's notebook computers. The growing list of PC companies to adopt Phoenix FailSafe illustrates momentum behind the industry's endorsement of Phoenix's new PC 3.0(TM) architecture. More

Lenovo and Samsung Agreements Signal Market Endorsement of Phoenix FailSafe

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct 14, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the global leader in core systems software, today announced it has signed definitive agreements with both Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to provide the groundbreaking Phoenix FailSafe theft deterrence and data loss protection technology in Lenovo and Samsung notebooks. The agreements underscore growing market acceptance of Phoenix's new PC 3.0(TM) architecture with products that deliver to PC users new levels of security, performance and ease of use. More

- Phoenix FailSafe(TM) highlighted in Intel keynote by Dadi Perlmutter- Phoenix MicroCore(TM), a new BIOS to Support Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processors for Internet Devices, also unveiled at this prestigious industry event

MILPITAS, Calif., Aug 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the global leader in core systems software, today announced that the first open demonstrations of Phoenix FailSafe(TM), its anti-theft and data protection firmware-based product, and its embedded virtualization platform, Phoenix HyperSpace(TM), is being held at the Intel(R) Developer Forum (IDF) August 19-21, 2008 in San Francisco. At IDF, Phoenix also unveiled Phoenix MicroCore(TM), Phoenix's newest BIOS designed for the new Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor for netbooks and nettops. Phoenix MicroCore, FailSafe and HyperSpace are being demonstrated in Phoenix booth #531 at IDF this week. More