Showing posts with label Electronics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Electronics. Show all posts

Monday, September 21, 2009

Lenovo introduced Atom-powered C100 all-in-one desktop for $399

Lenovo introduced another addition to the stylish and innovative collection of all-in-one desktops – Lenovo C100. It want really unclear when Apple’s started the trend with its iMac if there would be a market for this computer. But now everyone is doing it…. Everyone including Dell, HP, Sony. Why not Lenovo? As a manufacturer of good quality non expensive computers, Lenovo quickly won the hearts of many users. What is not to like here?

Starting at $399 (or $50 less than the similar IdeaCentre C300), this rig is equipped with an 18.5-inch LCD, a two-inch thick chassis, Intel's Core 230 or Core 330 CPU, a DVD burner, four USB sockets, GMA950 integrated graphics, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB (5400RPM) hard drive and Windows XP running the show. If you think it is early to worry about a Christmas present think again. It is already there since September 16th just waiting for you.

Spec from the manufacturer:
Attractive slim-line design: Compact dimensions of 18.5 inch x14.5 inch x 4 inch, featuring an 18.5 inch, 16:9 widescreen and two-inch screen depth design.
Intel Atom Core™processors: Available with Intel Atom 230 single core or Intel Atom 330 dual core options for fast and powerful operations.
Easy to access multimedia: DVD burner/reader and four USB ports.
Security and peace of mind: The C100 comes with the Lenovo Recovery System including OneKey™ Antivirus and OneKey™ Recovery that scans for viruses before entering Windows and effectively recovers and restores corrupted data.
For more info go to Lenovo.com
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Friday, September 18, 2009

Get Windows 7 for $29.99 with student discount

Microsoft pleasantly surprised everyone today in the morning by announcing the new discount for students. Starting today though January 3, 2010 anyone with a valid student email (.edu), can purchase a Windows 7 upgrade for only $29.99. The announcements first appeared on Microsoft’s Twitter account. Which as very clever, since a lot of students are using Twitter.
To check out the offer please visit this website: http://www.win741.com and click on the "Buy" section like shown on this picture:

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Modern Warfare 2 limited edition of Xbox 360 revealed

According to Albert Penello, senior director of global marketing for Xbox 360: “It is thrilling to bring the exclusive ‘Modern Warfare 2'-inspired Xbox 360 console to Call of Duty fans”. Thrilling is exactly the word which applies here to refer to the recent announcement about the new Modern Warfare 2 limited - edition of Xbox 360. Microsoft and Infinity Ward announced a limited edition “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2” bundle in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Aside from the actual gaming console itself the bundle also includes a copy of Infinity Ward’s “Modern Warfare 2", two black wireless controllers, a 250GB hard drive, and an Xbox 360 headset.

The design was inspired by the blockbuster sequel to the best selling first-person action game in history “Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2”, therefore Microsoft wanted to "make it look like a piece of military equipment" as an Infinity Ward spokesman said in a promotional video on Microsoft's site. The Modern Warfare 2 console is black and features a prominent "2" on the face of the device. Elsewhere on the product are different markings to keep the “…meaning to the game."

The price would be $399 and will be released on November 10--the same day Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 hits store shelves. It would be awailable for purchase in Europe, the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), UK, US, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.

Inside xbox:






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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

iMac is now a docking station

This device looks sick. That’s what I can say. This looks like the ultimate dream on the go. Imagine this: you working on your iMac at home on very-very important project. The phone rings and you realize that you have to go… I mean you don’t have a choice you have to leave the house. Not a problem, just grab the tablet from your iMac and finish your work on the go.

Sounds great! And that is how it looks like.

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Apple Tablet, MacBook Touch or Apple iPad. What is it? Myth or Reality?

After the release of Archos 9 pc tablet, it becomes clear that the market for “keyboardless” tablets exists. Moreover, with the success of netbooks and iPhone there are not doubts that there is a huge demand for light and “keyboardless” computers. People like to interact with their technology either by swinging stuff around (the Nintendo Wii) or by touch (the iPhone).
It is logical to assume now that Apple would release their tablet sooner than expected. The initial roomer was that the tablet would come out at the end of 2010, but Apple cannot afford to wait that long. So, the new predictions are falling to Q1 of 2010, which is not that far away.
According to the information that licked out Apple’s device would havet a 9.6-inch “finger friendly” touchscreen from Wintek possible OLED, HSPA connectivity, possibly Wi-Fi and a processor from PA Semi (a company that Apple owns) and the battery from Dynex.


Device features:
According to the information that licked out Apple’s device would have:
• 9.6-inch “finger friendly” touchscreen from Wintek possible OLED,
• HSPA connectivity, possibly Wi-Fi
• Processor from PA Semi (a company that Apple owns)
• Battery from Dynex.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Wireless Printing, Wireless File Back Up and Wireless File Sharing Easy With Belkin Home Base

For some obscure reason even now wireless printing is a nightmare, especially if there are more than one computer on a home network and they running Windows and Mac OS. It is logically to assume that in our high tech time this basic task should be automatically configured by the printer. However, this is not the case. It takes a while to set up a wireless printer… And even when it is set up, there is still a chance that at some point the connection might be interrupted. Same applies to wireless back up.

But now problem is solved with Belkin Home Base. This innocent looking devise has very aggressive capabilities. Belkin Home Base lets anyone print from anywhere in the home with an existing wireless network. It is alos possible to attach an external hard drive and share files with family or friends.
One of the most exiting features of this device that it automatically backs up each connected computer's files to a connected external hard drive. It can be also set up to automatically upload files to Flickr or Picasa accounts.
The price for this device is $129.99.


Device features from the manufacturer:
• A 2008 ABI Research survey shows more people are incorporating wireless networks into their homes.
• The amount of people adopting home networking technology has grown from just over one-third of US households in 2006 to over 50 percent in 2008.
• Broadband, printer and file sharing are the top three applications people are using in their home networks.
• Connect and access up to 4 USB 2.0 devices over an existing wireless network
• Automatically back up files and share pictures on Flickr® and Picasa®
• Access media files stored on your gaming console
• Features push-button WPS security
• Compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices
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Microsoft is launching the latest version of its media player - Zune HD on Wednesday.


HD seems to be common acronym lately. We got HD television, HD radio, HD video, HD telephone. How “HD” crawled to the media player, with Microsoft’s future release of Zune HD.
iPod was dominating the market for media players for a long time now. And in some point people would not distinguish the difference between iPod and media player terminology… But it is all in the past now… or is it? Well, let see what’s going to happen after the release. For now it is quite clear the marking need a healthy competition to make better products.

Zune HD is available in 16GB for $219.99 and in 32GB for $289.99



Device features from the manufacturer:
• Built-in HD Radio™ receiver. Allows you to listen to higher-quality sound than is available from traditional radio channels, as well as access additional programming through HD2 and HD3 multicast channels from many of your favorite local FM radio stations at no extra cost.
• HD video output capabilities. Supports HD video playback from the device through a premium HDMI A/V docking station (sold separately) directly to an HDTV in 720p, making it easy to enjoy better-than-DVD-quality video on your own big screen at home.
• OLED touch screen. Allows you to easily flip through music, movies and other content. The 3.3-inch glass screen and 16:9 widescreen format display (480x272 resolution) offer a premium viewing experience.
• Built-in Wi-Fi. Allows for browsing, streaming or downloading new music from Zune Marketplace.
• Internet browser. Full-screen Web browsing, optimized for the multitouch screen with zoom-in and zoom-out gestures.
• Accessories, at home and on the road. Zune HD and AV Dock charges and syncs players while playing supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Play HD Radio, music and podcasts from your Zune HD device through your car stereo using the Zune Premium Car Pack.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009

What is ARCHOS 9pctablet?

Looks like Kindle performs like a high end PC, has no physical keyboard like an iPhone, so what is it. On ARCHOS website this gadget is listed under Netbook section of the website. So let this be it.

ARCHOS 9 PC tablet has a lot of interesting features.
Let start from the fact that the fundamental difference between ARCHOS 9 and a traditional Netbook is a lack of physical keyboard. Which is the greatest visual improvement. Who need to waste space on a key board this days. We don’t buy computers to use as a type writer anymore. We watch movies, listen to the music, serve the web and shop… Done easily without keyboard. But, in case if you need to write a message to your fiend you can always use a virtual keyboard. This concept makes the gadget much lighter. And the keyboard will never beak.


ARCHOS 9 weights less 800g and it is as thin as 0.63''. With dmentions, you would not expect e lot of great performance, however the ARCHOS 9 incorporates the new Intel® ATOM™ Z510 processor, an 80 GB1 hard disk, Bluetooth to tether wireless accessories and 2 antennas to receive DVBT TV with diversity reception. And what's more, the ARCHOS 9 is running Microsoft® Windows 7.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Touchless human/machine user interface for 3D navigation (Touchless surfing)

We are leaving in the most exciting time, when new technology is introduced so often that it is almost impossible to keep up. People who are aware of the resent inventions and know who to interact with it are in great advantage over others. Today, interaction is everything. We have keyboards, mice, microphones, remote controls and joysticks to interact with our favorite electronic devises. But, in the nearest future, we wouldn’t need all of that.

Aside from other exiting technology recently introduced by Opera, there is one which is impossible to pass by. Now with the new mind blowing invention from Elliptic Labs it became possible to brows though the files on your computer or navigating your television set simply with your finger or hand in the air - over, around or next to the device - without touching. Same applies to the mobile and electronic devices. Choose functionality, scroll, brows, surf and use gestures without and touching a device or holding a remote.



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