3G for iPod Touch Review

Technology moved on and time came when iPod Touch can not only be music listening device and connect to “Wifi” but also have 3G! Introducing to you 3G for iPod Touch by Virgin Mobile!

 

At fist I was bit skeptical about whole 3G for iPod Touch and on top of that, why would I need 3G for iPod Touch when I have smartphone or iPad for that?

Nice thing about the 3G for iPod Touch is not only connection but also something you can take on the road and have wifi turned on all the time. While many carriers charge $30+ for data plan with Virgin Mobile I got it for $20 and what I like most about it? NO FREAKING CONTRACT! :)

Anyway, if you are in USA and want 3G for your iPod Touch you can either go to Virgin Mobile

 

What do you think about the 3G for iPod Touch? Do you see your self using it?

First details on the Samsung Galaxy S3

The Android-bearing in the field of smart phones is increasing. Here it is especially on the part of manufacturers to more processor, more memory, more megapixels. That there is another way, Apple shows the iPhone 4S. Despite a moderate update and a first 64GB version available, there was a new record for pre-ordered devices. However, preliminary information on the new flagship have emerged among the smartphones, namely the Samsung Galaxy S III.

Samsung has already announced after the Galaxy S II S II LTE and LTE HD with the latest wireless standard, already first details leaked to the Galaxy S III in 2012 coming through. As seen in the leaked image, to a 1.8 GHz speed, dual-core processor called Exynos-4212 and two gigabytes of RAM lying under the hood and do their work. For the presentation provides a 4.6 inch large touch screen, which is the first AMOLED Plus HD technology to use. This should allow a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. With the camera you want to save, and so is not a 12-megapixel camera for photos and videos for use.

For the next generation of cashless paying an NFC chip is used. As with its predecessors, the latest LTE is supported. The operating system continues to be successful on the Android, aka this time in version 4.0. "Ice Cream Sandwich". Also, Samsung's TouchWiz interface will continue to be used.

So far, Samsung has not responded to the information, and is expected to launch in February next year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Source. Phandroid

HTC Sensation XL With Beats Audio

Disappointed by the refresh to the iPhone 4? The next smartphone manufacturer also tries his luck with a third already update or a new edition of a smartphone, namely the HTC with high-end smartphone HTC sensation XL. And in our view, it has become an equally sobering update.

The HTC sensation XL comes with a gigantic 4.7-inch display with a low resolution but 800 x 480 Why the resolution is small in contrast to its predecessor, remains a mystery. The aluminum housing measures 132.5 x 70.7 x 9.9 millimeters and weighs approximately 163 grams is doing equally difficult when the alleged flagship processor. Here are just a single-core processor from Qualcomm with 1.5 GHz is used, while one was found in the previous dual-core processor. 786MB of RAM, stood at around the same, just as the camera resolution of about 8 megapixels.

Is there something pleasant sensation on the XL? Yes, the internal memory has been increased to at least 16 gigabytes and the included accessories. Is set there as well as the sensation XE on the Beats by Dr. Dre technology, one finds included a corresponding heat-set, which is the date provided in the shade. On the operating system as everything stays the same - and that's a good thing. Here the user is using Android 2.3 aka. Gingerbread happy with HTC Sense 3.5.

The HTC sensation XL will be available in November for around 619 euros. Who wants to come often to the benefit of mobile media, which should be the HTC sensation XL well served. All others, we recommend a look at the good old model of throwing sensation.

Source: HTC

Sony DEV-5 Binoculars with photo and video capability

A bit of humor comes to James Bond with Sony's latest product. Standing on a hill, watching through binoculars and something to hold the crucial scenes photo so - that sounds quite exciting. Sony's new binoculars DEV-5 master this trick. With the current size is a 007 again but feeling a little lost.

Images shot can be fired at up to 7.1 MP in 16:9 format. Videos only with a length of three minutes. But what is probably the most deterred from buying one is the price. Here again comes to James Bond feel, $ 2000 will not allow the normal customer jump for the Sony DEV-5.

 

Our colleagues at Engadget were able to make a few snapshots. The picture seems to have decent sharpness and color intensity to. Only at higher zoom, it is probably difficult to keep the oversized binoculars still, blur and noise then increases. Naturally, the telescope has so well as cameras with telephoto without a tripod some difficulties at high focal lengths, and the zoom is the actual determination of a binocular, of course. For many, the Sony is DEV-5 are probably no longer than a gimmick.

Source: Engadget

Need for Speed The Run: new story trailer released

Racing fans know all over the world and estimating the Need for Speed ​​series. While it was previously virtually no stories in the games of this series, and this was best replaced by a career mode put Need for Speed ​​The Run will focus on the reproduction of a story. It was at this story now, a new trailer was released.

Racing fans publisher EA promises "excellent driving physics" and "amazing graphics". In addition, to characterize the latest offspring of the well-known racing game series by an act which is described by EA as "profound and exciting." The new trailer is to give the fans an idea of ​​how Jack, the protagonist of the game, the race which gigantishce in Need for Speed ​​The run takes place experienced.

 

The race that awaits players in Need For Speed ​​The Run stretches over 3,000 miles from San Francisco to New York City, once across the USA. Jack has to resist the move alone and without help of his opponents and the police. The quick-cut, suggesting action designed trailer also look at the impressive graphics of the latest Need for Speed ​​game to.



Source: EA

Sony presents portable 3D Viewer HMZ-T1

3D technology has long been the dominant issue in the field of electronic entertainment. From the great 3D experience at the movies to the handheld console, it is now almost everywhere possible to enjoy games or movies with depth. Sony has also jumped on the train already has the 3D capability of the PlayStation 3 proved. Having been announced some time ago special 3D displays for the PlayStation 3, it now has a portable display for 3D Home Console presented: HMZ the T1 Personal 3D viewer.

Technically, the HMZ T1 to offer, two OLED displays deliver high resolution images in the HD standard and are produced in the position to a 3D effect, apart from the 3D capabilities are the displays technically identical to the model which is built into the PlayStation Vita . Furthermore, Sony promises a unique adaptability to the "personal preference" of the support and "obvious" flicker-free and always colorful picture.

When will the acoustics, Sony has also set to current standards, with virtual and dynamic 5.1 surround sound, the player can just hear the direction from which to move his opponent for him. Even when the films will lead to a better surround sound experience. The volume of the speaker and some other settings can be adjusted by built-in control units.

 The HMZ-T1, which carries the player similar to classic VR helmets on the head is connected via HDMI to the PlayStation 3. Visually, the T1 operates HMZ futuristic and yet one can see that once the idea to adapt the classic VR helmet on today's standards, was in the room. Sony also promises to comfort the moves on this high a level. In addition to the PlayStation 3 are also ordinary Blu-Ray player from Sony with the HMZ T1-compatible.

source : sony

HTC sensation XE: First Smartphone with beats technology

Just a month ago it is now that the Asian manufacturers has taken the smartphone market, "Beats by Dr. Dre" and already has the first fruits of cooperation. The first product to match the achievements of the influences of new HTC beats the sensation XE comes on the market, which is by and large, only a revised version of the HTC normal sensation.

After one in August for 300 million U.S. Beats Electronics had accepted $ the objective of this cooperation was to offer a significantly improved sound quality. Therefore, a combination of hardware and software used for the music to be played in studio quality. There are a couple of beats in-ear headphones that are also to produce a good sound.

The most important element is likely to be referred to the headphones. If you stick to this, a so-called "urBeats" profile is loaded, which should enhance the sound quality over normal in-ears greatly. According to colleagues of AndroidPIT this function can (still) not quite convincing, so probably a lot more sound lovers on their solution from Klipsch, etc. . set

The price for this fun is located at 589 €, according to EIA, the street price should fall as much as one piece. It is available from October.

Source: HTC, Image: AndroidPIT

LG Optimus pad receives upgrade to Android 3.1 in Japan

All owners of an LG Optimus pads can be already on the 10th August pleased - at least those who live in Japan: The LG Optimus pad is there on the 10th August update of the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) on Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) were obtained. Affected are all LG Optimus pads, which were acquired on the Japanese mobile phone company NTT DoCoMo (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone).

The upgrade of the operating system of the 8.9-inch tablet of Android 3.0 Android 3.1 Assessing to bring some improvements. It should now be possible to change the size of any individual widgets. Likewise, one should have the opportunity to get an overview of recently opened applications. In addition, it is now USB devices like a keyboard, connect a mouse, a joystick or a camera.

The upgrade brings some apps with it, "Rakuten Auction", "Twonky Mobile Special", the Adobe Flash Player 10.3, the Catalyst Mobile Reader, Movie Studio, and LG World will be automatically installed with the update on the tablet. The update can be in Japan from the 10th August then be downloaded via Wi-Fi in the Settings menu on the "System Update". If and when the update comes to us also to Europe remains uncertain.

Source: VR-Zone

AMD: Xbox 720 will offer avatar image

After the start of the then next-gen consoles is a few years ago now it's time for the successor. The PC hardware is significantly more powerful than PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, so AMD did recently, the big drum, as far as it also takes on the graphics part of the Redmond console. This image is supposed to match the blockbuster Avatar, which would obviously be a significant increase.

Reason for this statement could be that Nintendo was a pioneer for this year's E3 information about the new console and also a rather impressive tech demo of the Wii was underground. In any case, the new Xbox - whether she really carries the additional 720 is still uncertain - at E3 next year for the first time be shown to the public and will almost certainly dominate DirectX 11.

 Neal Robinson, Director of ISV Relationships at AMD, was at least his mouth quite full, with the announcement that they will offer a similar avatar graphics. AMD, however, did not even acknowledge publicly that it is working on the successor to the Xbox 360, but apparently this is fixed now.
Apart from Robinson also mentioned that the possibilities for the computation of physics and artificial intelligence will improve dramatically and could think of any pedestrians in Grand Theft Auto or Saints Row independently.

Whether it is confirmed or just a clever advertising campaign was to show itself until the next E3 still pass at least 10 months, by then the Wii is U probably already on store shelves.

Source: Examiner

Hackers steal 2.7 million dollars from Citibank customers

On 10 May 2011 have been unknown hacker Data 360 083 customers from the U.S. servers Citibank with a simple URL trick captured. Now the hackers have started to loot the bank accounts of victims and stealing money. The Wall Street Journal reports that since 3400 accounts for at least a total of 2.7 million U.S. dollars had been relieved. The hackers managed to access the service Citi Account Online, where she had access to almost two percent of the approximately 21 million customers in North America.

The operation itself succeeded them by a simple gap in the Web server. You only had to make a simple change in the URL. It would be necessary to login with a valid account in the customer area of credit card customers. Then you could simply include a high number in the website address to obtain the data of other customers. With the help of a script they did the tens of thousands of times security codes or social security numbers of credit cards they did not obtain, however.

Nevertheless, it is now possible for hackers to withdraw an average of almost 800 U.S. dollars. Citigroup had noticed the intruder during a routine inspection. Until 8 June he was finally made ​​public. Citigroup announced that pay for the damage. However, it should be 217 657 with only two thirds of the affected credit card reissued.

Source: heise

Hackers' Geohot "now seems to Facebook

George Hotz, as (former) hacker with the nickname "Geohot" known now apparently works for the world's largest social network Facebook. This at least tells the website "Techunwrapped". Geohot has spoken out about regarding his Facebook site Facebook. It should act according to his opinion, a fantastic job.

His work is primarily the development of an iPhone application for Facebook, it is said, at least. So far, the hackers on the rumors have not yet expressed. According to one report did Joshua Hill alias P0sixninja of Chronic Dev Team confirms the facts, however. An employee of "Techmeme" claims that his involvement in Geohot Facebook on 17 June had over Facebook friends notified or announced.

The dispute between George Hotz and electronics giant Sony was resolved at the end of March 2011. They have agreed to a cease and desist, which Hotz signed. In the future, he may "make do" no more of the security systems from Sony. Hotz should violate the agreement, so come on to him a fine 10000-250000 U.S. dollars.
Geohot had finally announced on its website to boycott all Sony products. All his sympathizers he put his heart to participate with him in this campaign.

Source: winfuture

Xperia duo - DualCore smartphone from Sony Ericsson

Behind the trend: It seems that smart phones come with two cores more and more trendy. Xperiablog.net believed, then Sony Ericsson's Android-based smartphone 'XPERIA duo "is already protected by trademark law, which suggests that it appears in the not too long ago.

This speculation gained reputation after a first impression on Friday from the Sony Ericsson Xperia will be released duo. "Judging from the picture after, we expect a 4.5-inch display compared to the 4.2-inch screen of the Xperia arc. It also seems as if it had a rounder shape (almost similar to HTC), in comparison to the more angular Xperia arc. Of course, this picture could very well be a fake, but we hope that it does not take too long until we get concrete information. "Xperiablog.net writes on her website. The mobile phone is, as already mentioned, using Android as the operating system.

Xperia duo

Sony Ericsson would thus follow the trend that began with its first LG Optimus Speed. Also, other manufacturers like Motorola, HTC and Nokia are now beginning to dual-core smartphones on the market. In late 2010, parallel to the announcement of the LG Optimus speed, Nvidia announced that dual-core would be for smartphones is now standard. Even smart phones are already quad-core "in the near future," the words from Nvidia.

Source: xperiablog.net

Nokia's first Windows Mobile 7 devices first in six EU countries

Symbian OS is Nokia's undoing, and the same in several respects. After having taken over for 250 million euros on the platform broke with the release of Apple's and Google's Android iOS a difficult time for the old-fashioned system. Symbian recently announced it dead and transferred all responsibilities to a service company that is now taking care of the Symbian fleet.

After all, Nokia had already opted for a long Neuanfag: Windows Phone 7 This seems in light of the fact that all the world relies on the powerful Android OS and Windows Mobile 7 is in these days of the biggest-sellers, a little odd.

Nokia's Windows Mobile 7

But in Finland it has made ​​the decision that they would not engage in Android, because there simply would lack the unique selling points - probably true, at least if one's unit is Rooted from the manufacturer's software remains very little. Therefore, the Finns joined together with colleagues from Redmond to its mobile operating system also could not sell so well. This alliance will strengthen both now and to position Windows Mobile 7 on the high end market. We may incorporate Nokia's own Ovi services such as Maps, the store's own and other adjustments, while Microsoft and Nokia has probably the best handset manufacturers in the hand, there was.

Very interesting is the marketing strategy, Nokia has planned. Thus, the first devices will first appear in the EU, specifically in Germany, France, Belgium, Britain, Spain and the Netherlands. Ironically, Finland is not among the countries that have access to Nokia's first Windows Mobile 7 devices. What's behind it can be difficult to assess. Much more important than the partner countries, the launch of Nokia devices themselves thus confirmed that even in 2011 the first units will be available - this time we are likely to come before the Americans the benefit of brand new hardware, it will be fascinating.

Source: Engadget

Acer Predator G5910g Gaming PC now Available

Acer had introduced the Predator G5910 gaming desktop in April. Now the computer in the striking design available in the European shelves - Acer promises an excellent availability. In the images you send to the Tower with the great Predator G logo on the side wall. By contrast, the Acer logo even looks a bit puny. Send the vents give the device also has a dangerous look. Attracting attention is the Predator G5910 so definitely.

Predator G5910

                                                    
The avant-designed tower potters either an Intel Core i7-2600. In addition, you can equip your computer with up to 16 GB of RAM. In addition, the PC comes with a maximum of two drives and four hard drives with up to 2 TB memory. The choice of graphics card is up to the customer so you can choose between a computing unit of the AMD Radeon HD 6800 series or a Geforce GTX 4XX. By default, the device comes with a 16x DVD burner, but can be optionally equipped with a Blu-ray combo drive or a Blu-ray burner. Gives the smallest output of finished PCs are favorable from 799 €.

soure:acer

Logitech unveiled the successor to the MX518

After several years and a great success, the popular gaming mouse from Logitech MX518 is placed permanently on the scrap heap. The mouse was the introduction of the compromise between good performance and an affordable price. This paved the way for successful legendary MX518 mouse from Logitech. No wonder that with the new Logitech G400 would like to build on this success.

Little surprising is that one of the best and subjects, especially ergonomically shaped outer shell no major changes. The technique is however a major overhaul: with a 3600dpi sensor doubled Logitech strong resolution against the old model and improves the response time of just 1 millisecond. Furthermore, are eight programmable buttons, which are to be particularly durable, the way to the rodents. In addition, the user may via a compatibility to the gaming software of the G-Series keyboards forward.

In America, the G400 is expected on 19 June at 49.99 dollars submitted - we in Europe must be patient but by mid-July this year until we can put our finger on the stylish device. Connected the whole thing is then, as usual, via a USB cable.
We are curious if the G400 to the high expectations of gamers, Logitech can do justice to yourself. We hope for the best!

Sources: Logitech, TechConnect Magazine

Sony S2 - Dualscreen Android Tablet

It seems these days so that each well-known manufacturers have their own tablet in his program would have to continue to be involved in the electronics market. Today another Sony Tablet of the FCC went to the network, which differs from the previous Tablets significantly. Behind the name Sony S2 lies in fact no commercially available 7 "or 9" device, but a very unique design that brings both advantages and disadvantages.

It is the equivalent S2 Tablet Sony not having a big screen so, but with two small, and can be opened up like a notebook. This idea reminds us of the Acer Iconia, had a laptop keyboard instead of a second screen to create a variety of input opportunities.

Sony installed two 5.5-inch capacitive touch screens, each with a resolution of 1,024 x 480 pixels. Behind the glass facade lies lend a Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual-Core of the Android 3.0, the power needed to. As good as the data so far also sound like the Sony S2 Tablet awakened before its launch, the signs of childhood illness, which is about the WeTab stopped prematurely. Although Sony has chosen a very flexible with Android operating system, because even the integration of the two screens could be difficult, and cause massive problems with the apps on the Android Market. Hopefully it has enough at Sony thought about these issues, so that stands not for the customer as a beta tester.

Last but not least, the Sony S2 tab is still "Playstation certified, " which in retrospect is on the Xperia Xplay a logical consequence. So the games are shown on the upper window viewing, while the bottom screen serves as a mere touch controller and is in control. The reports of the FCC should result in the S2 already be available soon, and go for an impressive $ 699 its owner - whether one has taken over at this point was a little, even to be seen. The fact is, however, obtained for such a price, both the new Playstation Vita and a well-equipped Sony Vaio laptop, while the tablet is not likely to play, yet suitable for writing long texts really well.

Source: Expreview

ASUS Eee PC 1025C: Details for new Cedar Trail Netbook

Although it will take a little while, until it appears one day on the market, it wanted to take ASUS not already have a first netbook based on the upcoming Cedar Trail to announce Atom platform. That sounds here in the name Eee PC 1025C, which tells us that the screen has a 10.1 inch diagonal and introducing a new case design.

Inside the Eee PC 1025C future, an Intel Atom or Atom N2600 N2800 potter with 32 nanometer support of 2 respectively 4 Gigabyte DDR3 RAM. For mass storage, is probably as in other versions of A 250 / 320 GB hard drive, the above-mentioned 10.1-inch screen will dissolve with 1,024 x 768 pixels.

The remaining features correspond very largely to the standard, such as the 0.3 megapixel camera, 802.11 b / g / n WiFi, HDMI output and a 3 - or 6-cell battery, the latter should allow up to 14 hours running time. Bluetooth 3.0 will probably be on board USB 3.0, latest information is not.

The Eee PC 1025C comes with Windows 7 and is available in many different colors, available in matte (white, gray, pink, brown) and brilliant (blue, white, black, red).
With a wide availability, we expect in the 4th Quarter of 2011, fortunately, thanks to Intel's price drop only cost $ 249.

Source: Notebook Italia / Tech in Style

Sony launches official PlayStation 3 headset before

Are accessories for Sony's PlayStation 3 game console is now a dime a dozen. Especially popular but the accessories from Sony itself, because, in contrast to the other manufacturers is usually much more robust and stable. Accordingly, Sony will pay for all the negative news about the PlayStation Network, and the hacker attacks, back to your regular business and presents the official wireless headset for the PlayStation 3.

The headset is connected wirelessly through a USB adapter with the PlayStation 3 and offers virtual 7.1 surround sound for games like Killzone 3 or Gran Turismo 5 Whether it will be possible with the computer this headset to use is unclear. But one might well expect that it will be possible as the PlayStation 3 controller with a special driver. On the side of the headset there is a volume control and a button for muting the microphone. The microphone can be folded if not in use or in the way. On the screen you will find the current volume level, and the battery status of the headset.

According to Sony PlayStation blog is the PlayStation 3 Wireless Headset from September for $ 99 are available. When is it available here in Germany will cost and how much it will last at last in Europe is unclear.

Source: U.S. PlayStation Blog

Asus ROG G53SX Gaming Notebook sighted

Asus offers in the "Republic of Gamers"series, purpose-built hardware for gamers. These are notable in contrast to the normal models from mostly by higher clock rates, or special properties. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, such as that shown on the Computex Asus Mars 2, takes on Asus and entire notebooks in their ROG series. This time it is the ROG G53SX 3D gaming notebook. The special feature of the notebook is the screen that the 3D content without a shutter or polarized glasses can represent.

The Huron River G53SX based on Intel's platform with a Core i7 processor. The graphics card is a GeForce GTX 560M with 2 GB of graphics memory. As an SSD hard drive probably will be used. Conceivable, however, is a composite of a SSD for the operating system and other normal hard drive with 10,000 RPM. The size of the plates is unknown. The screen is 15.6 inches tall, and offers the possibility of 3D videos, pictures, and games without any shutter or polarization glasses display.

The design is, as usual, addressed to the gamers love. The notebook is held entirely in black. The keyboard is slightly inclined to offer the players more comfortable during their virtual battles. The area beside the touch pad is gummed with and prevents any slip on the surface. The vents are located on the rear panel. Thus enters the heat dissipation is not in the direction of the user.

When and at what price the one shown at Computex Asus ROG G53SX available, was not yet announced.

Source: TechConnect Magazine

ASUS UX Series: New ultra-portable MacBook Air competitor

Since the dawn notebooks are traded as a mobile companion, but just when you think about it, is a big machine with a screen size of 15 inches and a weight of 2-3 kg of limited mobility and could in the long run but a little hard in the pocket . Having presented our friends in Cupertino before a while the MacBook Air, other manufacturers jumped on the train and attempted to extremely thin and light laptops.

But frankly, has never managed to present a manufacturer a similarly well-rounded work such as the MacBook Air, however things seem now with the new ASUS UX to change series.

 

 These new ultra-thin laptops and share a housing made ​​of an aluminum alloy, and its contents weighs just 1.1 kilograms. At the shallowest point, it is also just 3 millimeters high at the thickest only 17 mm - here is one with the Apple competitor in about the same.

 

 

As an input device is installed here resemble a Chiclet keyboard, which we are already accustomed to the most laptops and netbooks, and a touch pad, the surface of a smartphone is - perhaps this is glass used as the base.

But that was not the only ace up its sleeve, because tinkers inside an Intel Core processor, the second generation (codenamed Sandy Bridge), a model can be used to the big Core i7. In addition to a solid state drive and SATA 6 Gb / s to help the process of the device is nearly bring without delay from the rest of life.
The only disadvantage is probably that they also compromise on the terminals must, but here we are at least one USB 3.0 port offer.

An introduction is current for the 3rd Quarterly planned, probably in September. That the good pieces will not come cheap should most be clear. However, Apple does not sleep and it is expected that in the meantime a new MacBook Air comes on the market.

Source: TechConnect Magazine

Intel Oak Trail Tablets with Android Honeycomb at Computex

In times when almost daily announced a new smartphone or tablet on Android-based acts, Intel is not represented inside such devices. This may scrape the pride and the market shares of the Group strongly, leading now Intel is also somewhat more active. At Computex, which is launched today, the Group has some of their own (ODM) and the Tablets of the partners issued to date. These run up to the Foxconn F150, which is equipped with Ginger Bread, all with Honeycomb 3.0.1, which is designed for tablets.

According to the testimony of colleagues from Engadget, Intel Oak Trail Tablets are obviously overwhelmed with the OS. In the exhibited devices are Intel Green Ridge, F150 Foxconn, Quanta QXZI, Intel Marco Polo 2 and Intel Carrot. The launcher animations have already made major difficulties for the systems. The whole thing runs so far and so were some colleagues did not even start a video, because it was held by Intel's booth staff it. One suspects, therefore, that the project is started, but it still takes time until it reaches the market. All are therefore still problems, reminiscent of the port of Android 1.6 for x86 systems, in itself a powerful notebook has difficulty with the animations.

It was striking that the Android Market has been lacking. Intel asserted that the final version will have the market. So you have to wait even longer for the Intel Tablets are ready for market.

Source: Engadget

Sony VAIO Signature Collection S and F new notebooks

Sony VAIO had in the past few weeks not a good time, the PSN services, and proprietary sites worldwide hacked and stolen customer data. The PSN network is not yet fully available online once it has been put back online. Currently, there is still only partially accessible. Not least, the large losses should bring the company into a position of having to continue to develop. In the U.S., the Group now has the notebook series, S and F extended. Especially is this the VAIO S notebook Signature Collection, which is equipped with a very eleifert styish case and the Sony Style store can be adjusted to the individual needs.

The VAIO S Signature Collection weighs 2.17 kg and is equipped with an Intel Core i7-2620m processor clocked at 2.7 GHz by default and has a turbo-boost mode of 3.4 GHz. The 13.3-inch LED-backlit LCD with 1.600x900 resolution is controlled by an AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics card that has 1GB of dedicated memory. This one should stay mobile and play some games on the notebook. Finally keep including Sony, AMD graphics card solutions catchment because it was set in the past almost exclusively on graphics cards from Nvidia.

In addition, there are only two 128GB SSDs, which can be used as RAID 0 or 2 compound are used and depending on configuration, allow 256 GB memory. Sony is banking on the RAM 4GB DDR3 1333MHz memory can be expanded to a maximum of 8 GB. Despite the two SSDs one must do without any optical drive, as is installed by home a Blu-ray/DVD combo. The connectivity options are described with a USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, one VGA output, a Kopfhährer as well as an HDMI output as well. Further, SD and Memory Stick Duo memory cards can be plugged directly without an adapter. The operating system offers you Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 as a 64-bit version. The VAIO S Signature Collection is from 17 June for U.S. $ 2499.99 respectively 1,800 EUR will be delivered. Interested parties can pre-order the unit already in USA. The smaller models are already getting for $ 969.99 or 700 EUR, but have weaker hardware equipment.

The less mobile of Sony F series is in contrast 1399.99 (980 EUR) to 1999.99 U.S. dollars (1,400 EUR) area. Here interested in the configurator can also let off steam well. When the CPU has a choice of Intel Core i7 2630QM (2 GHz / 2.9 GHz), i7-2720QM (2.2 GHz / 3.3 GHz) and i7 2820QM (2.3 GHz / 3.4 GHz). The RAM is at least 4 GB DDR3-1333 and can be extended to 6 or 8 GB. The 16-inch LCD panel is also equipped with backlight LED illumination and also provides the currently marketed exaggerated 3D technology. The graphics card is a GeForce GT540M installed, which includes 1 GB of onboard memory.

For data storage, users can choose between conventional hard drives with 500 GB or 640 GB 7,200 rpm or a 256 GB SSD. The Blu-Ray player is also installed, for a 80 USD charge but you will also a Blu-Ray burner. The notebooks of the refreshed F series are on June 01, or from modifications at 10th June.
Source: Sony; Akihabaranews.com

Shuttle Tablet spotted at Computex

At this year's Computex computer trade show in Taipei, one or other innovation is presented, including the Taiwanese manufacturer Shuttle, which originally produces motherboards and barebones. Now, the manufacturer also tries on a private basis Tablets on Android, so far only on the version "Froyo. Overall, three in number are, and although the models N10CN12, N09CN01 and V0CT01. With the larger models, will devote shuttle to the end user. Slightly confusing, however, are the characteristics of each model.

The first model N10CN12 comes with a 10-inch WXGA screen and is based on nVidia's Tegra 2 CPU. The amount of RAM is 1GB. For Internet access to be 3G, and WiFi provided. A webcam, a compass, a GPS module, and also G-sensor are also on the board of the tablet. Optionally, even a gyroscope, a camera on the back of the unit, and a vibration function (for models with 3G/GPS) ordered to do so.

The second model with the slightly smaller 9-inch screen, the N09CN01 is, therefore, also with similar hardware. Here, too, can optionally a gyroscope, another camera and a compass and vibration motor for 3G/GPS models are ordered to do so.

The third device is to be a tablet, which is due to its price and equipment ideal for school use. The V08CT01 has an 8-inch SVGA screen with a resolution of 800x600 and is also based on the Android system. The processor is the Texas Instruments Cortex A8 processor with a clock speed of 600MHz. The clock rate can however be increased to 800MHz. The amount of RAM is only 512MB. This is the tablet be extremely impact resistant. Here, too, can be added when ordering optional modules the same as in the second model.

When and at what price the individual tablets will be available has been on the show yet to be announced. However, one might expect with such a range of options for the components with an availability of only shuttle itself.

Source: engadget

ZBOX Zotac Mini-PC with VIA Nano X2 Dual-Core Processor

The BFG was ZBOX of it first as a variant based on Intel Atom, which was followed by the new version with an AMD Fusion APU. We have recently introduced two variations in test reports. Now, unexpectedly followed a new variation on the advanced VIA Nano X2 Dual-Core processor. It's usually very difficult to get equipment that includes Via designed hardware. The company had retired quite strong and is now finally maybe in an offensive.

The exhibited at Computex 2011 ZBOX is present as the previous 18.8 x 18.8 cm high, but only 12 x 12 x 4cm. This is probably the time being the smallest model in the series ZBOX. The user can choose between the nano X2 Dual-Core with 1.2 and 1.6 GHz have beat. The CPU is manufactured in 40 nm process and supports the usual 64-bit architectures, the virtualization technology and VIA PadLock. VIA continues to reveal that the system was designed so that you, other processors such as the VIA Nano, VIA C7, VIA C7-M and VIA Eden can use as well. The election will probably leave Zotac.

About the memory is unfortunately nothing to be exact. One can still see the product picture for more details. In front of a card reader is installed, which is designed for different types of SD cards. Furthermore, you can tell that this ZBOX supports WLAN and probably comes with a remote control. The connectors on the back are not shown in the front but it has a connection for headphones and microphone installed.

The price and launch are yet to be announced. Usually, the devices are available but directly after Computex. We will post an update when further details.

Source: VIA

Motorola introduced Atrix

Motorola Atrix According to HTC and Samsung and Motorola now submit to a smartphone with dual-core processor. The Motorola Atrix may offer much more than its 1.2 GHz fast dual-core processor made ​​by Qualcomm. This allows the smartphone via dock also transform into a full-netbook, and enchants without this, with its large and high-resolution display.

The 4-inch capacitive touch screen is with its 960 x 540 pixels is ideal for surfing the Web, or for one or the other game with graphics exel enter in between. Below the display Google's Android operating in its age version 2.2, Motorola has refined the Motoblur own or disfigured - but just look's just a matter of taste.

Can not be disputed but the good hardware equipment of Atrix. Built in such way to an entire gigabyte of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory that can be expanded via microSD up to 48 GB. The Atrix transmits via the fast HSPA standard and wireless-N, berherscht here even the modern indoor 5 GHz mode. In terms of multimedia, the Atrix is set up not quite as strong, such as the HTC sensation that is recording on its 8 megapixel camera 1080p video. This must match the Atrix - only 720p videos is the 5 megapixel camera, and her falling out with his flashlight LED smaller and darker.

Especially Motorola advertises the device with its special docking station that turns the smartphone Webtop. Notebook, netbook, nettop - what is it please enter Webtop? In a Webtop is a Notebookschasis with keyboard, battery and the usual Eingabgeräten that but does not have its own processor or radio links. A shell that is expensive, the Motorola fails at 11.6 inches tall. At this the Atrix is docked, and even the laptop is ready and is expected to reach its additional hours 36wAH ordinary times. So completely has perfected this design does not, however, the smartphone is protected behind the screen, which works on the bus, train or taxi will be made ​​in the impossible.

Nevertheless, the Motorola Atrix is definitely an interesting device, which with its well-site facilities can compete with the best and fastest devices, even if it sets up no new records. If the price is right, the Atrix is inevitable in the European area of success. The device is available from 25 June exclusively from O2, while it will then get a few weeks later the free market.

Source: Motorola, Mobile Area

Skype update brings unwanted software on your PC

Hardly any other VoIP provider is among Internet users as popular as the free Skype service, which is available on almost all platforms in almost all countries. But in addition to the free Skype, and cheap phone calls abroad there since the weekend and massive trouble: Skype charges without the consent of the user download additional software.

Even if the user installing explicitly reject installed a program called EasyBits Games Go. The fact that the software would be installed against the will of the user that is only half as bad as could be, the program in a normal way again from the computer.

But here, the manufacturer, the Swedish EasyBits Media, Skype users real boulders in the road. So no deinstalltion routine is included, and the Windows tool of managing the installed software fails at "EasyBits Games Go ". Questioned by Golem.de was added at EasyBits the incident more or less, but gave no reasons.

 EasyBits Games Go replaces the existing since 2006 in Skype, and probably never played game feature of Skype. Skype tries to build on this path such as a gaming platform, even against the will of the user? Although the update was angekündikt in the press, was of a forced installation, however is not there to read. After fierce complaints from the Skype Forum EasyBits the manufacturer has now been deflected, and offers an uninstall program that is available here. Whether Skype applies within the next few days commented on the heated issue and called the ambitions that have led to this project remains questionable.

Source: Golem

More details on Apple's Cloud Streaming

As reported recently, there are increasing rumors and facts about Apple's so-called Cloud streaming feature with which it is possible to book online music store in the cloud and then, for example with an iPhone call to go any time. Here, a small part of the title is transferred to the device and used for synchronization with the tracks stored in the cloud. This is to local memory can be saved on the device. Well, besides the alleged name of the service, icloud, further details are known.

Asked that the entire iTunes library to be analyzed. Although not the title itself, however, transfer the information to the titles in the library. So no high data rate to transmit the information is needed. Thanks to the transfer itself should contain, the show at the local library of a low bit rate, will be replaced with high-bitrate tracks and streamed to the devices. However, as ribbed content will be treated is still unclear. The local library, however, will remain unaffected. Speculation is still on the offer of the service. It may be possible that the service will be integrated into the services of MobileMe, which has stores bookmarks, contacts, emails and calendar entries in a central cloud. This service currently costs about § 99 per year and thus it is conceivable that offered the icloud Music Store as an update of MobileMe.

 The expectation is the idea of the update at the upcoming WWDC, which will take place from 6th to 10th June in San Francisco.

Source: Engadget

Nokia: Symbian OS in use by 2016

Slowly, Nokia plans to separate from the operating system Symbian, although it still even in some models of the higher-lying segment is utilized. Accordingly, Nokia will focus on Windows Mobile 7, but the support and updates to the Symbian platform will be guaranteed at least until 2016, as announced Nokia chief Steven Elop. As quickly would you give up despite the long construction not on the Symbian OS operating system. How quickly the Finnish company would divest it has always been unclear.

Furthermore, shared with Elop on the Chinese Nokia Conversations blog that you want to focus in the coming years not only to the serious errors in the operating system. The investment in the platform is expected to continue as long as, as well as the support is given for it. As several of Symbian models will be presented in parallel to the appearance of the first Windows phones from Nokia and out, a possible example of this could be the next Nokia N9. But mainly it comes to smart phones they would rely on the cooperation with Microsoft and use the Windows Mobile platform.

In 2016, one could therefore expect the funeral of the time was so successful Symbian OS. Other manufacturers such as Siemens, Motorola, Panasonic and Sony Ericsson also put some time no longer on the platform. Initially, Nokia via cooperation with Intel trying a new operating system based on Linux called MeeGo to develop the project, however, was canceled due to delays on the part of Nokia.

Source: WinFuture
 

AMD FirePro V7900 & V5900: New maps for fast workstations

AMD As most of our diligent readers should get graphics cards not only in home computers for use while gambling, but also in professional machines, where for example, 3D CAD models, or complex animations created. For these areas, both Nvidia and AMD's own product lines, optimized for these applications and thus are more expensive too.

The two new AMD FirePro V5900 and FirePro V7900 AMD graphics cards are the first whose graphics chips from the current Radeon HD 6000 series product. Consequently, one is on the cutting edge of technology and tries to features that are originally from the desktop market to make up ground in the workstation area.

Among the features that the two graphics cards to stand out from the competition, one including the renowned Eyefinity technology and AMD PowerTune. While thanks to the FirePro V5900 Eyefinity Connect up to 4 monitors up to 3 monitors and the FirePro V7900 can provide PowerTune that varies depending on the load voltage and frequency is used to and so little power is taken as necessary.
 

 But that was not all because of GeometryBoost is brand new. This feature allows hardware there are two so-called primitives per clock run, what CAD and DCC allows users to represent complex structures in liquid form. Furthermore, both cards offer DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4 support, and 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory. Thanks to the flat design and the Pro CrossFire connector, a plurality of these cards are easily combined.

Except that, the FirePro V7900 with 1,280 stream processors and 2 GB of VRAM said. It also supports frame lock and genlock on the S400 and the FirePro 3D stereoscopic playback. But the map is required in any case less than 150 watts, will cost 669 euros but proud at the moment.

The smaller FirePro V5900 features 512 Stream processors after all, still and, with their consumption below 75 watts in each layer of the most efficient card for the same performance. But it also costs only € 409.90 and as the big brother now available.

Source: AMD

HTC Puccini: Starting in June realistic

HTC Puccini: Having already been to the new HTC flyer very much the big drum was stirred plans you want to send a somewhat stronger colleagues in the race, namely the HTC Puccini. Like most tablets are currently also put this on Android "Honeycomb, " a previously leaked ROM file based on version 3.0.1. A special feature will be here again to name the three letters LTE to take off the device himself from the mass and allow a much more pleasant surfing.

Whom the size of the HTC Flyer not quite sufficient, which should be satisfied with the 10.1 inch of Puccini. This is, as always capacitive type and can be operated with the fingers and with the Magic Pen "by HTC, it offers you the classic WXGA resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels.

The reports of the technical equipment are unfortunately still quite incomplete, and so far we know only that the interior of the Qualcomm MSM8660 is installed, which is home to an ARM with 2x Dual Core 1.5 GHz. In the picture shown is even a front camera to see, on the dissolution of one is still unclear.

Currently holds you an introduction to Computex next week is very likely, with rival Samsung, the "problem"of the various versions of Android is better solved by already donated his Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android 3.1.
And so we are left with this device, once again nothing but wait.

Source HTC Puccini : DigiTimes / Images: 911HTC; Pocketnow

HTC Holiday, Lead & Rider: Three new phones from Taiwan

As the saying goes: All good things come in threes. Sun renderings and first details on new devices from HTC have been published. These are the new devices HTC Holiday, HTC and HTC Lead Rider. All devices have the Android operating system, it is unclear whether the current version is 2.3.4 or the upcoming "Ice Cream Sandwich. " The first two have it on the latest LTE, which has a download of 21.1 Mbps and an upload of 5.76 Mbits / sec.

When HTC Holiday goes one step further in terms of screen. While many already with the purchase of major equipment such as the Desire HD or delay the S II HTC Galaxy Holiday comes with a 4.5 inch screen with a QHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. Given an 8 megapixel camera come on the back and a 1.3 megapixel camera on the front. As chip BCM4330 is the cutting edge is used, which contains, among other things, Bluetooth 4.0 and a new power saving mechanisms. They also feature a powerful 1.2 GHz Dual Core CPU and 1 GB of RAM.

The HTC Lead, however, is slimmed down a bit. While here the same 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU is used, but only with 768 MB RAM. The screen offers the known size of 4.3 inches with a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. When one uses the Broadcom chipset BCM4329, which offers at least Bluetooth 3.0. Also at the camera was saved, but it offers only on the back of a 5 megapixel model.
Both phones share the Qualcomm MSM8660 chipset LTE with the above transfer rates and Qualcomm Adreno 220 GPU for 3D acceleration. By the way, probably both will be to start at the LTE based provider AT & T is available, the European future is still uncertain.

When HTC Rider is a mix of the two devices. Experts to be striking the front of the Desire of the HTC HD looks suspiciously similar, and also offers a 4.3 inch screen, but but with 960 x 540 pixels. Here too, a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU is fast Scorpion in combination with 1 GB of RAM to use, coupled with the Adreno 220 GPU. The new chipset is said to enable it to operate each CPU core at different clock speed and voltage, which is to extend the battery life significantly.
This smartphone is expected to ship in the Korean Telecom, also known here as the name HTC X515E.
Unfortunately, there is none of these smartphones a specific date or price.

Source: Pocketnow

Petition to Boot Loader Lock at HTC is having an effect

Modifications of smartphones based on Google's Android operating system are becoming increasingly popular. May have a boot loader without blocking Custom ROMs with mods such as the CyanogenMod, which is already available for many Android devices be installed. The operating system can be completely changed according to the wishes of the user and modified, even the processor is overclocked to part slightly. The manufacturer HTC, which already provide a full range of smart phones with Android sees this not as happy and off since a considerable time the boot loader with its devices.

This could change soon, because a petition with over 6,000 participants to encourage HTC to release the boot loader again and failing to secure more NAND memory. The manufacturer has also reacts via Facebook on the petition. The criticism was perceived and, according to the statement was user satisfaction a top priority for HTC. Soon more information will be made ​​available on this subject, what are does not mean that soon all devices are again with a free bootloader.

When More to be announced was not announced, but the willingness to confront the topic is very commendable, especially as other manufacturers such as Apple strictly refuse to modify their equipment to be so strong. Especially for users of older devices will be the release of the boot loader is a small blessing, because often a mod, the only way to strike up a newer version of Android. We will keep you on new information provided by HTC of course more up to date!

Source: Golem

AOC Releases New 3D Widescreen Monitor

The 3D technology is becoming increasingly popular. More and more TVs and monitors will reflect a 3-D feature, which is content with the impression of depth features. So also can the Taiwanese manufacturer AOC jump on the train and show presents a new 3D Widescreeen monitor, the 3D content without the expensive Nvidia 3D vision.

The AOC has e2352Phz a 23-inch diagonal screen and is based on the LED-backlit technology. When design is reminiscent of the widescreen monitor is a bit of a Samsung model, because here is set to black piano lacquer. In the production of monitors is for environmental reasons completely abandoned mercury. The brightness is 300 cd / m² and the screen can be a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.

Thus, to the screen thanks to the response time of five milliseconds for games and movies, but also well suited for office applications. The 3D feature is not one on Nvidia's 3D vision method which works with shutter glasses, but to the polarization method, which is also used in the cinema, but is required for this purpose a pair of glasses. For the attachment is HDCP compatible HDMI input.

The AOC e2352PHz 3D widescreen monitor is expected to be available in mid-July this year. The suggested retail price is 249 €. Whether the technique also can enforce Zalman used in its monitors remains unclear, since the copies have become very rare. But for the price, this could be expensive compared to the Nvidia 3D vision technology is an affordable alternative for those who want to come enjoy the benefit of 3D content on your home computer.

Source: AOC

Apple iPhone 3G without 3G iOS 5

Apple's operating system iOS 4 was on the iPhone 3G has no success. Due to the slow processor speed of the iPhone has suffered much. Although some minor bug fixes and updates that have improved the speed minimum, nachgeschoben of Apple, but it was still being fun to use the iPhone 3G. As then, the very first iPhone will probably now the 3G and 3G models no update to iOS 5th Continue to make a large order from Apple for more rumors on the latest iPhone model.

Eldar Murtanzin, chief editor of a Russian mobile phone blog, which has often spread rumors about mobile phones, which in retrospect were true, announced via Twitter that the 3G does not receive any update on iOS 5 - much to the chagrin of those who the available from Apple yet Have purchased 8 GB model recently. IPhone 4, however, is said to have thanks to the Apple processor A4 enough computing power for the update. This suggests that the update will be higher than assumed.
Continues to drive Apple's large order with Largan Precision for more rumors about the upcoming iPhone model. Thus, in large quantities camera lenses with a resolution of 8 megapixels, which can be used in phones ordered. Thus, in the third quarter of this year will be the 8-megapixel lens on the new standard in smartphones, partly due to the large order from Apple.

But that's not all that Apple has been purchased. In addition, you will also have given an order for several glass-cutting machine in order. Apart from this, one has also suggested some suppliers to deal with the production of curved glass. Waiting for us so an iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S with curved screen like the Google or Nexus S HP Palm Pre?

The idea of the iPhone with the new iOS 5 in the context of the WWDC, from 6 to 10 June will take place as expected. But as always, Apple has not commented on the rumors about the products and allows the voltage to the event to increase.

Source: Macnotes / apple radar

ASUS Crosshair Formula V: First details known

The new motherboards for the AMD FX series, code-named Zambezi accumulate. ASUS also sleeps on that area and wants the FX series is immediately hot with the Cross Hair Formula V in the "Republic of Gamers" series welcome. The AMD 990FX chipset with SB950 Southbridge offers full support of AM3 + processors. As usual, the new high-end motherboard built in the ATX form factor and uses the typical ROG color accents in red and black. 

The 10 Extreme-phase power design the electrical stability of the system is guaranteed. Furthermore, the mainboard in two versions, one with and one without the ThunderBolt AddOn card, the Xonar's own audio chip and the killer E2100 includes network unit from the house of Bigfoot Networks.

The board has four DDR3 slots, allowing four PCIe x16 slots, 3-Way SLI and CrossFire graphic composites. One eSATA and seven SATA 6 Gb / s ports are available for hard drives, optical drives or SSDs. For on-the-fly setups on the Main Board Power, reset and CMOS clear actions with the buttons to be carried out on the motherboard itself. The I / O panel are a total of 12 USB ports, four USB 3.0 capable, 7.1-channel audio ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port.

The Asus Crosshair Formula V with AM3 + support is expected to be available in June, an official presentation could be scheduled for Computex in Taipei, there will also officially launch the new 900 chipsets.
Although so far only pictures of high-end motherboards have been leaked, but the models shown so far ASUS 990FX Sabertooth, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7, ECS and ASRock 990FX Black A990FXM Extreme4 see but all of very high quality.

Source: TechConnect Magazine

ASUS Seashell - Completely new design for Eee PCs

Netbooks have now become firmly established and the current wave of tablet it is unable to, to outdo them. Nevertheless, it is also necessary for the small and often purely functional equipment innovation, if one is to prevail over the now highly trained competitors. For this reason, ASUS, former pioneer generation of netbooks, now a completely new design in planning what is to be unveiled at Computex in a few days.

After the code name Seashell hiding for some time, the basic design, the sets, the majority of Eee netbooks. Now this one seems to want to work hard, which will in turn attract new customers for the kids. Today it appeared to match the official promotional image from Asus also a supposed photo of the device. The image, which was published by Notebook Italia, shows the new Eee PC in a similar pose as the poster suggests, however, much more than this.

Thus, the new Eee PC shows much thinner and more elegant than its recent predecessors, who always left a bit chunky appearance. The design appears to be similar to that of the Apple MacBook Air and gives hope to a very thin design. So you can see in the picture, it felt like so far is a Chiclet keyboard, which promises, with their large distances between the individual keys excellent typing, while the touchpad is relatively large and certainly offers a multi-touch operation.

To see the shift to the left missing or reduced ports of the device may have been due to the small air vents, most of the right side. The small opening can be a very low power consumption and thus hope for a long period, which is being dependent on the hardware used. The battery should represent the highest point of the netbook and serve as with the older equipment as a stand.

Further details are available yet, but you can count the days until the opening of Computex in Taipei almost on one hand. We are looking forward to the "next evolution of the Eee PC ".

Source: Notebook Italia