Portege Z830, Thinnest Toshiba Ultrabook in the World

Thin but strong, this is the claimed advantages possessed latest ultrabook Toshiba output. I was so slim, it is also touted as the world's thinnest ultrabook. The thickness of the laptop named Portege Z830 is only 15.9 mm and weighs 1.12 kg. This super-thin laptop concept that carries four lightest and thinnest in the world, a complete connectivity, ultra durable and full magnesium alloy classic as bandages. Although thin, it brings the performance is quite capable. He is supported by the second generation Intel Core processor and DDR3 memory newest super fast. SSDnya capacity of 128 GB. Toshiba said that if he combined with Hi-Speed ​​Start Technology, the series is capable of burning only in hiitungan seconds. Magnesium casing that wraps the body Portege Z830 became the secret behind the lightness and strength. Honeycomb design which is embedded in the casing Rib is resilient to shocks. Even so, users also do not have to worry if he spilled water on the keyboard. Yes, Portege Z830 designed waterproof besides, he is also shock resistant. 'Myth' that the sheer size of the expense was denied by Toshiba connectivity. Series Portege Z830 is equipped with full connectivity features. There is Bluetooth, WLAN, and there is also a circuit or connection VGA, HDMI and USB. Since the firing of consumer who likes to use in mobile appliances, ultrabook Portage into categories Z830 13.3-inch screen size. So what price should be paid by the consumer to get ultrabook this? "For taking i5 processor price is EUR 1429 or about IDR 12 million ($ 1 = IDR 9.088), while wearing an i7 processor valued USD 1749 or USD 15 million," he said by Albert Susilo as the Channel Manager PC Department Toshiba Indonesia in the Media Launch event, XXI Lounge, Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday (24/11/2011).

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4 Apple's Key to Success

Apple seems to have big names undeniable in the technology industry. However, about what makes them by now? When speaking at the University of Cambridge, VP of Product Marketing for your iPhone, iPod, and Apple's IOS, Greg Joswiak try a little reveal 4 key to the success of the Apple retained until now. 

1. Focus Products issued by Apple for this is less diverse than its competitors. See, their smartphone products. walking alone to challenge the iPhone product line on the market. But this is precisely the strength of Apple, because they can focus work on the iPhone. Starting from the setting up of technology and its features, to the ecosystem around it. "We're just doing a few things at Apple. But from some of these products, our revenue could be up to USD 100 billion. If you share too much attention to many things, there would be none of them are going to be phenomenal," said Joswiak, quoted detikINET from Mactrast, Tuesday (22/11/2011). 

2. Simplicity According to Joswiak, Apple is trying to focus on the 'big picture' how to make a memorable experience to the user. They just disregard how the technical specifications of the product later. Sensation to the user experience is also trying packed with simple, practical alias created but has magical power. "When you start to build something, then he will quickly become complex. But if you're already familiar with your product and what the problem, then you can make things complicated it becomes simple," he said. 

3. Bold Do not be 'imprisoned' with what's already there. That's roughly the message to be conveyed Joswiak. It relates how a vendor is required to continue to innovate break through the boundaries of people think. According to Joswiak, courage is very influential factor in decision-making in the business world. "Do not rely on ideas from the past, including if they have been proven successful. You do not make a product just because someone else has had it," he added. 

4. Best Apple's perfectionist nature which has no founder, Steve Jobs, seems to have been successfully passed down to the work culture in the gadget maker phenomenal iPod, iPhone and the iPad. The reason, Apple thinks will not go into a particular line of business if they can not be the best in them. Of course, the extra effort needed to become the best hunting is. "At Apple, if we can not be the best in that segment, then we are not interested to enter it," said Joswiak. Yes, that's four working principles Joswiak said Apple has always held up to now. Okay, Apple should be proud, because the products output current has always been a phenomenon. Still, Apple's products also had to taste failure.

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World's First, 2 New BlackBerry released in Indonesia

Research In Motion (RIM) chose Indonesia as the first country to taste the two series of the latest BlackBerry, Bold 9790 and Curve 9380. What are the two phones are reliable? Just like the previous series, Dakota, Bold 9790 comes with a mix aka Bellagio touch screen and qwerty keyboard. This phone is also reinforced with BlackBerry OS 7 and 8 GB of internal memory. Then for the Curve 9380, maybe this is the first line of Curve series that has been using the touch screen without a keyboard, full touch screen alias. This phone is promoting a responsive 3.2 inch screen and a camera of 5 MP. In addition both the BlackBerry has also added the ability Argumented Reality and NFC. So expect this product will be excellent in Indonesia as one of the biggest BlackBerry users in the world. "BlackBerry users in Indonesia grew 10-fold in just 24 months, amazing. That's why we launched this latest series BlackBerry in Indonesia," said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of RIM at the Ritz Carlton, Tuesday (11/15/2011) . Unfortunately RIM did not want to give a price range for these two new products, but promised to be available on the market in the near future. "First in the world, we will begin marketing the Bold 9790 and Curve 9380 next week," Balsillie added.

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Sony Future TV

The technology vendors are thinking hard to revolutionize the television. Sony for example, promised to introduce a revolutionary television device to compete with other vendors, like Apple. Sony CEO Howard Stringer as the major television manufacturing states such as his company was busy projecting what would the future of television. Sony feels the need to act quickly because they kept losing television division. "There are a number of unusually large expenses in research and development to develop a different television sets," said Stringer. "We can not keep selling television sets as we do now. Therefore, all making us lose money," he continued, quoted detikINET from the Telegraph, Monday (11/14/2011). Stringer also believes they will be competing with Apple. Because Steve Jobs, before he died, also thought hard about how to revolutionize the world of television. In his official biography written by Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs is currently working on state television device can be connected easily to a variety of devices and cloud computing services. "It will have the most simple user interface you can imagine, I was finally able to solve it," said Jobs. There are rumors also that television sets can be ordered through voice over features Siri.

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Microsoft: Xbox 360 Sales Reach 57 Million Units

Xbox 360 gaming console market, including a compelling product. Microsoft has just announced that since its launch until now, the Xbox 360 has sold over 57 million units worldwide. Popularity of these consoles are not likewise fade. Even in the last nine months, the Xbox 360 is a gaming console with the most sales, beating the rival PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Total sales of the Xbox 360 also beat the PlayStation 3. According to Sony, PlayStation 3 sold a total of 55.5 million units, the excess of 1.5 million units lower than the Xbox 360. It's just that it should be noted that Xbox 360 is available one year longer than PS3. Although a bit lost popularity in recent years, the Nintendo Wii gaming console continues to be the highest total sales. That is 89 million units since its launch. Nintendo itself was preparing a successor to the Wii, namely Wii U which is planned to be marketed in mid-2012. Thus as quoted detikINET from DigitalSpy, Tuesday (11/08/2011).

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Panasonic Lumix GX1, Stylish Camera High Performance

Panasonic introduces the Lumix GX1, a camera that is reported as the successor of its GF series. Lumix GX1 is tangible stylish camera that is claimed to have the ability to capture the focus of the fastest AF among other compact system cameras. 16-megapixel resolution camera is equipped with the Live MOS sensor and a host of features including automatic shooting mode and the touch screen to control the autofocus and full manual control. Yes, the camera is kind of micro four-third focus is claimed to have the highest rate in the presence of AF (Auto Focus) 0:09 speed he had. Previously, Olympus claims this title through the Olympus PEN E-P3. The number of frames recorded GX1 itself is quite astonishing. GX1 has the fastest burst shooting up to 20 fps, as quoted detikINET from TechRadar on Tuesday (08/11/2011). All G-series camera itself is compatible with Panasonic's lens micro four-third, including X Zoom lens that has just launched earlier this year. For the image processor, Venus Engine wear Lumix GX1 where its sensitivity reaches ISO 12800. He also comes with a flash that has been integrated. Panasonic do not forget to use touch-screen technology for LCDs in this product, a feature that is now popular in the compact camera range. He is also capable of recording full HD video with AVCHD format with stereo sound. What price are priced Panasonic for GX1? It is rather expensive. For his body alone, consumers have to spend £ 499.99 or about $ 7 million. Moderate GX 1 with 14-42 mm lens kit comes with a price of £ 599.99 and will be available in mid-December this year.

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All About Nokia Lumia 800 & 710

Two handsets with Windows operating system 7.5 or Mango Phone Nokia officially launched at Nokia World event in London. Both the initial weapon before Nokia will reportedly poured more Windows phones next year. Indeed, Windows Phone platform has been used a few phone vendors such as HTC, Samsung, LG up. However, Nokia believes they are better handsets and presents the experience of using Windows Phone in real. In terms of design, both the handset look classy. Especially Lumia 800 which is intended for high end segment. Then something like the Nokia 710 to form Symbian phones. Rear cover of Nokia 710 itself can be replaced with a wide selection of bright colors. Worth the wait if gambling Nokia uses the Windows Phone OS sweet fruit. Some analysts believe the above two handsets have enough potential to rival the iPhone or Android, from the design and features it offers. Listen closely following two photos: The back of the Nokia Lumia 800. This handset has a full 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash for illumination. Being Lumia 800 looks very similar to the Nokia N9, Nokia handsets using the operating system MeeGo Map features present in Nokia Lumia 800 building 3-dimensional image. This service can be enjoyed for free. Nokia Lumia 710 is one of the Windows Phone handsets with cheapest prices today, ranging from 270 euros The back cover 710 Lumia can be changed. The handset is apparently aimed at youth market segment. Nokia 710 using the operating system Windows Phone Mango.

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Waiting Presence of Nokia Windows Mobile

Nokia smartphones that use Windows Phone operating system ready to be introduced. Almost a year since Nokia to partner with Microsoft, Windows mobile Phone duet outcome they are instantly displayed on the Nokia World event in London. The event which runs from Wednesday (26/10/2011) local time at the same time it is rumored to be presenting three models of Windows Phone Nokia. And it seems the phone will be ready for the market before year-end shopping season. Nokia hopes of their Windows phones will be able to compete with Android and iPhone which currently dominates the world of smartphones. "My ambition is to bring Nokia back into place in the smartphone" said Conor Pierce, General Manager of Nokia UK which seems to represent Nokia's ambitions. Nokia long been recognized as an innovator in the mobile world. But their determination to use the Symbian OS which is deemed out of date, make a lot of loyal customers akahirnya moved to another heart. As quoted detikINET from the Wall Street Journal, Tuesday (25/10/2011), Nokia is now in the back of Apple and Samsung in the smartphone segment. In fact, they never dominate the universe posel smart in a very long time. True, Nokia is still number one in overall mobile phone market, but it's because their position is still strong in the lower middle segment. Though the trend of the mobile world leads to a more powerful smartphone for consumers and provide greater profit margins for manufacturers. "Stephen Elop clearly indicates that the Nokia World event will be the introduction of Windows phones and Nokia hope this is the beginning of their recovery in the high end smartphone market," said Geoff Blaber, analyst at CSS Insight. Soon, the world will know what kind of mobile Windows Phone from Nokia.

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Acquainted with Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Increasingly varied choice of small tablets with the presence of the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. Like what Samsung's latest variant of this tablet? detikINET fleeting acquaintance. Corresponding figures attached to his name, was able to guess the tablet is smaller and slimmer than the 'elder brother' Galaxy Tab 7.7. Their smaller size makes it conveniently taken anywhere. Moreover, the weight was quite light, which is 345 grams so it feels light in the hand. In terms of design, not unlike the previous Galaxy series. The entire body of the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus wrapped by plastic materials. Fortunately this plastic material does not impress cheap. Galaxy Tab 7.0 WSVGA LCD screen brings, in contrast to that already provided versi.7.7 AMOLED screen. But this does not make the screen quality plummeted. The display screen looks bright with natural colors. On the left side, there is a microSD slot and SIM. SIM card in the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is not only be used for data connections, but also to berhalo-halo aliases directly without using a hands-free calling. But indeed, although small for the size of the tablet, the device is less comfortable and looks awkward when used to call. On the right side, there is a power button, volume and infrared ports. 3.5 mm audio jack connector found on the upper side and the speaker and port to recharge the battery on the underside. Interestingly, this tablet can function as a smart remote. Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus can be used to control electronic equipment at home such as Samsung TV for example, with a WiFi connection. Overall, no striking features that distinguishes the Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 from its predecessor brothers But for users who prefer a compact device, conveniently taken anywhere with no performance aside, this tablet may be an option.

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Xbox 720 will be released in 2013

The news about the Xbox 720 again widely heard. Microsoft along with its industry partners reportedly will unveil the latest generation of the Xbox in 2013. Based on information compiled from various sources quoted detikINET from TG Daily alerts on Friday (10.21.2011), the latest games from Microsoft is expected to appear in public for the first time in the event E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) held in June 2013 . "The launch was actually planned after the introduction, expected in early 2014," said one source who knows this. While other sources are optimistic estimate this console will be available on the market before the holiday season 2013. Xbox 720 is quite long discussed as a successor to the Xbox 360 that are older than five years. This news is more widely heard when AMD will officially declare the technology co-developed the console. Xbox 720 name was again mentioned, because of the console game logo appears in the video trailer for the movie Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman.

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9 Series, Sexiest of Samsung Laptop

Laptop Samsung 9 Series a mainstay in the arena of competitive notebook market. Laptop design of this section into the category of high end and ready to challenge its rivals. Let's see what kind of real ability 9 Series.

Judging from his appearance, the impression of a premium is clearly marked. 9 Series-sized laptop is very slim. Dynamic contours make 9 Series looks stylish, perfect for gadget lovers who are concerned with style.

In terms of aesthetic, this laptop is probably the most interesting than others. Perhaps the proper comparison is with a fellow rival super-thin laptop MacBook Air is Apple and Dell XPS Adamo.

One of the privileges of this latop is named Duralium worn material, which makes a strong claim 9 Series even though the body is very slim. For information, Duralium material is said to be the manufacture of aircraft which is stronger than regular aluminum.

However, the surface of this laptop seems to be a fingerprint magnet. So there is a risk dirty looks easy enough and should be cleaned frequently to keep it shiny.

The USB port on the 9 Series is hidden behind a small cover, perhaps to maintain aesthetic impression. There is also a mini HDMI port and Gigabit Ethernet.

Screen and Keyboard

The screen measures 9 Series, 13.3 inch size with a resolution of 1366x768. Color reproduction looks impressive. Photos and videos with crystal clear high definition tertayang on this laptop. The angle of vision is also wide enough so it is still comfortably seen from the right or left.

This laptop is equipped with a technology nicknamed superbright Plus to support the clarity of the screen. Also features embedded ambient light sensor to adjust brightness on the screen automatically.

The keyboard on the 9 Series features the backlight so there is no problem to operate in the dark though. Chicklet-style keyboard on this laptop-sized width and soft, comfortable typing.

Touchpad at 9 Series combines the mouse button in one unit. The size is roomy enough so that the operation of the touchpad is relatively seamless. Touchpad response when operated is also fairly good.

Powerful Performance

Samsung 9 Series equipped with a 1.4 GHz Core processor and 4GB RAM 2537M i5. The performance is quite powerful, there is no problem to run many applications at once. The presence of Turbo Boost automatically increasing or decreasing the processor speed to computer usage.

Sector relies on data storage 128 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) that is claimed to have lower power consumption, less noise and make the computer boot time over speeding. From the condition of sleep, the system in the 9 Series can live only in about 3 seconds thanks to the Fast Start feature.

Graphical sector is handled by Intel HD Graphics 3000. In the resources sector, 9 Series equipped with a battery-powered 6300 mAh. When used with normal use, the battery can last about 4 hours to 5 hours.

It should be noted, battery 9 Series incorporated into the body so it can not open the laptop itself. If the battery has a reduced strength or damaged, meaning users need to take him to the nearest service center.

Conclusion

Samsung 9 Series makes the laptop is not just a device for computing activities, but also for style. Although probably not the first in the ranks of super-thin laptop, still charming and design diusungnya sexy, potentially fascinate people around.

The ability of the hardware may not be the most powerful, but it does not disappoint. Moreover, this laptop seems to prefer the appearance of a well-deserved thumbs up. Enthusiasts can make it up in the price range of USD 14 million.

Pros:
- Design a charming
- Display clear
- Bodi Duralium

Disadvantages:
- Price is rather expensive
- Internal memory is relatively small

Specifications:

• Operating system: Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
• Processor: Intel ® Core ™ i5 Processor 2537M
• Screen: 13.3 inch LED HD, 400 nits, 16 million colors
• Graphics: Intel ® HD 3000 Graphics
• Memory: 4GB DDR 3
• Storage: 128GB SSD
• Audio Speaker: 3 W Stereo Speaker (1.5 W x 2)
• Integrated Web Camera: 1.3 MP HD
• Battery: 6-Cell Lithium, 6300 mAh

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Motorola Defy+, Strong Smartphone Android

Android phones hardiness increasingly crowded by the presence Defy + from Motorola, the vendor recently acquired Google. In addition to a better ability than the first version Defy, he is also touted as a smartphone Android tertangguh.

Gingerbread Android-based handset is equipped with IP67 certification. That is, he can survive in extreme conditions. Call it splashed water, banged, scratched or flooded with dust.

Gorilla Glass-tech sails to strengthen the resilience of Defy +. There are also pre-loaded application named CardioTrainer to analyze the activity of physical smelling users.

Defy + touted tougher than Xcover Galaxy, the new Android phone made ​​by Samsung hardiness. In addition, the specification is qualified with a 1GHz processor, a 5 megapixel camera and high-resolution 3.7-inch screen.

Motorola Defy + will soon be available in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Similarly, as quoted detikINET from Pocket Link, Tuesday (08/16/2011).

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Free PSP for Victims of Buttcrack London

A young Malaysian victims of violent London became famous after a video appeared on YouTube. Sony PlayStation Portable consoles want to replace that taken from the bag boy.

It was announced by Sony Europe Marketing Director, Alan Duncan, through comments on the site 'Do Something Nice for Ashraf Haziq'. Ashraf is the name of the young man who appears in a video on YouTube was sitting by the roadside in a state of mengocorkan nose of fresh blood.

Genesis disgusting look at the video. Instead of helping, rioters around Ashraf seems to open his bag and took something. Goods are taken, one of them, is Ashraf's PSP game console.

Encouraged by the video incident, a site 'Do Something Nice for Ashraf Haziq' was established. Through the site, Internet users can help by offering good things for him. On the site it asks for help Duncan looked for ways to contact Ashraf and the hospital where he was treated.

Incidentally taken is the PSP console, Duncan tried to offer a replacement a new PSP console for free. As a bonus, Sony is also ready to give a free game.

The riots that hit London, and several other cities in England, causing many casualties and losses. One of which is Sony's experience, when a warehouse in Enfield participate burned by these criminals.

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Im Watch,First WristWatches with Android OS

Not just in the smartphone or tablet computer, operating system Android will also landed on the watch. Its Im Watch. Of course wearing the green robot OS, the watch has a more diverse functions rather than simply an indicator of time.

Italy is a company called Blue Sky which will be launched at Android branded 'Im Watch'. The price is quite expensive, from USD 350, or around Rp 3 millions.

DetikINET collected from PCMag, Tuesday (07.09.2011), Android on Im Watch was oldest version, the version 1.6. But it still feels cool to operate the touch screen mini only 1.54 square inch.

Users can embed some applications in it, like a smartphone. Content such as photos, emails, and music can also be accessed though perhaps not too comfortable in that tiny screen. It can also terkoneksi a smartphone via Bluetooth.

The hours wore IMX233 FREESCALE CPU processor and 64 MB of internal memory. As for the 350 mAh battery claimed strength can hold up to 30 hours in a single refill. Interested? For detail about Im Watch, Please visit their site here.

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Nintendo 3DS review

See that greenish blue thing up there? That might look like this greenish blue thing over here that we reviewed a few weeks back, but actually they're not the same. No, sir. This thing up there is the genuine, guaranteed, red-blooded American version, ready to tear a $250 hole in your gaming budget and make you go all googly-eyed for 3D. Naturally there isn't an awful lot different here compared to the Japanese version we already looked at, but we have had the opportunity to spend a good bit more quality time with this one than with the other one. Plus, being able to read all the manuals doesn't hurt.

What you'll find below is a full review of the American console including more game impressions, more in depth battery life tests, a dazzling demo of the thing's augmented reality gameplay, and some surpring performance results with good 'ol DS carts. So, join us, if you would, for a rather more in depth exploration of this, the next dimension in handheld console gaming.
Nintendo 3DS

Hardware


Owners of either a Nintendo DS Lite, DSi, or DS XL will feel right at home with the 3DS. It has the same clamshell design, a bit chubbier than the Lite but almost identically dimensioned compared to the DSi. It's something of a chunky, hefty thing, taking up an entire pocket but certainly not putting too much of a dent in a backpack. Flip it open (which curiously snaps into place with an audible click, unlike the Japanese version) and you're greeted with the second-biggest change here compared to Ninty's previous portable offerings: an analog thumb slider. Nintendo calls it either the Circle or Slide Pad and, regardless of which moniker you prefer, you'll find it to be quite comfortable.

3dsIt cossets your opposable digits with a subtle indentation and a tactile rubberized coating that ensures your all-important left thumbprint will not suffer damage whilst jet packing Pilot Wings. That, of course, can't be said about Sony's 30 grit analog sliders on the PSP. The 3DS slider is rather strongly sprung, but it moves with precision -- not to mention grace.

To make room the D-pad has been displaced, moved down about an inch and put at something of an uncomfortable position. This is of course most notable when you're playing an older DS game or a game like Super Street Figher IV: 3D Edition, which is better done sans-analogue. However, the slider pad can be used for the DS games too, naturally minus its pressure-sensitive ways.

You cannot, however, use the analog slider with older Game Boy or Game Boy Advance titles, simply because there's nowhere to put them. Like the DSi, the 3DS makes do without a bigger cartridge slot, and that's a shame, because Super Puzzle Fighter II still hasn't seen a DS release. We just can't make it through a flight of any substantial duration without choosing Dan and burying our enemies with red crystals.

The A, B, X, and Y buttons are in their familiar diamond pattern on the right, L and R up top where you'd expect them. Those two are a bit thin, but protrude enough that they fall to finger quite handily. Much more handily than the new Start, Select, and Home buttons, positioned beneath the (yes, still resistive) touchscreen. They look like capacitive numbers of the sort found on many a slabby smartphone these days, but despite being flush with the screen they do depress. They're all but impossible to find by feel, which is a little unfortunate, but you'll rarely be reaching for them in a panic. The stylus, too, is hard to find by touch, hidden on the back next to the cartridge slot

Up above them is the new three-inch touchscreen, resolution boosted to 320 x 240 -- a nice step up from the DSi's 256 x 192. But, of course, the real story is the non-touchy, non-feely screen up above that.

Glasses-free 3D at last

Inside the lid of the 3DS is the display that will bring all the gamers to the yard, the glasses-free, parallax-barrier 3D screen that we think is from Sharp, but nobody's confirming yet. It's 3.5-inches on the diagonal, containing an array of 800 x 240 pixels. That's quite high-res for a portable Nintendo system but, because of the way things work here, each eye has to have its own columns of pixels, meaning the effective resolution of 400 x 240. Still quite good, and an even bigger step up from the 256 x 192 displays on the DSi.

When displaying 2D content the image is bright and crisp, and while viewing angles are perhaps a bit disappointing (there's a sharp decrease in contrast after about 45 degrees) that's not really a problem here, because you'll be spending most of your time front-and-center. At least, you will be if you want to make use of the system's highly-tauted glasses-free 3D mode.

To make the most of this you have to hold the system at a point right around 12 inches from your face. It has to be almost perfectly flat relative to your eyes -- any deviation from there of more than a few degrees and the screen's built-in lenses that split one picture into two won't send the right photons into the right peepers.
3DS camera sample photos


The further away you hold the screen the harder your eyes have to work to put things together, which is where the little silver slider on the right comes in. This intensifies or reduces the 3D effect, basically shifting the two virtual cameras in the game further apart or closer together.

If you're the type of gamer who can't sit still while playing you'll find yourself reaching for this dial as often as the A or B buttons. The closer your face to the screen the higher you can raise that slider. But, move the system away with that slider too high and you're just asking for a headache as your brain tries to re-assemble two perspectives that are a little too far out of whack.

So, to get the maximum effect you have to hold the 3DS perfectly still, hold it close, and make sure the 3D dial isn't cranked too high. A pain? Yes, it is, but it quickly becomes second nature and, once you perfect it, it actually is worthwhile. The screen provides a very compelling effect and, while 3D adds absolutely nothing to the gameplay itself (you won't be peeking around corners or better-judging throws) it genuinely improves the perceived quality of the graphics in the system's games. Plus, it's pretty neat.

Battery life and DS compatibility

For the Japanese system we reviewed, battery life was our chief complaint. Sadly that continues with the US version. Again we're looking at somewhere between three and three and a half hours of 3D gaming bliss with WiFi turned on. Switch it off and you can add about another half-hour to that total. Enough for most commuter flights, but parents hoping to tackle I95 in its entirety with fully-occupied kids will want to invest in a car charger.

There are various theories out there that disabling the main screen's 3D mode results in greater battery life, but we didn't find that to be the case, so play with as many dimensions enabled as you like.

While 3DS games won't work in older DS consoles, a wee tab sticking out of the side ensures they won't fit, DS games most certainly do work here. And they work well enough, but we were surprised to find that load-times for these games is considerably slower than on a DS. Titles like Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Mario Kart DS hit the white Nintendo screen about two seconds on a DS Lite, yet took between eight and 10 seconds to get there on the 3DS.

That's certainly not the end of the world, though, and once you do get there we're happy to report you'll see greatly increased battery life when playing DS titles. We clocked about six hours with WiFi disabled, so nearly twice the longevity when playing dedicated 3DS titles -- but still about half what the DS Lite can manage.

Internal hardware

We don't have firm performance figures for the 3DS but it's clearly capable of better graphics processing than its predecessors. Obviously the original DS had no shortage of games rendered in 3D and, while the few 3DS we've seen thus far don't exactly make them look stone age by comparison, there's a definite step forward. Sadly, though, those 3D titles for the DS cannot make use of the display's trickery -- they'll all be flat.

The 3DS also features both an accelerometer and a gyroscope. This enables augmented reality games like Face Raiders and some other nifty options we'll discuss in just a moment, but it's hard to not question the practicality of such games on this platform. Remember, you have to hold the 3DS in just that perfect spot, and so if you're moving around at all it just doesn't work.

Stereo speakers still flank both sides of the top screen, and they seem to handle slightly more volume and do it slightly more capably than the speakers in the previous DS models. We're still not talking high-fidelity here, though. Storage is achieved onto an SD card that slots in the left side. 2GB is provided, plenty enough to start, but should you find yourself going crazy with downloadable titles you can get yourself an 8GB monster for about ten bucks these days. Ain't progress grand?

Cameras and amazing augmenting reality


The 3DS has not one, not two, but three cameras scattered about its unfortunately turquoise exterior and black-painted interior. Together they offer a combined resolution just short of one megapixel. But, since those pixels are spread across three VGA sensors each the pictures coming out of this thing are flat-out bad.

Lower-resolution sensors often take higher-quality pictures than their mega-megapixel successors, but that's not the case here. Light sensitivity is poor, colors look muted, and needless to say you won't be using the 3DS to capture your next globe-trotting adventure -- unless it's trip to Murky Pixeland.

That said, the pair of cameras on the lid do enable two interesting things. First is 3D picture taking, but the novelty of that will quickly wear off. Second, and rather more impressive, is the suite of augmented reality tricks. The system comes with six cards but not a single stick of bubblegum. Most of them let you look at boring 3D models of Mario, Samus, or other characters who must be counting the days to retirement at this point. But, it's the card with the unassuming "?" on it that'll really blow minds.

Whip that sucker out of your deck and the 3DS paints an amazing overlay on top of whatever table or surface you place it on. Then, a series of boxes appear to rise out of the ground, each one representing another fun AR title. Archery is probably the most involving, forcing you to move the 3DS around to find targets hidden behind obstructions that, like the targets themselves, aren't really there.

It's rather more intriguing than it sounds, so be sure to check out the video above if you can, but as genuinely impressive as that is these are little more than tech demos, games that will take you no more than a couple of minutes to best and get bored with. It remains to be seen whether other developers can pick up this tantalizing ball and really run with it or whether these demos will live on like Wii Sports: the first, simplest, and still the most fun game for the Wii. We're hoping that's not the case here, as we really want an AR strategy game that will let us cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war across our dining room table.

Games

Since spending time with many of the Japanese launch titles we've now been able to get to know a number of the American releases too. As ever we'll leave the detailed reviews to our pals at Joystiq, but here are some brief impressions.

Face Raiders - For a game that's built into the 3DS, Face Raiders is surprisingly fun. You take a 3D picture of a friend's mug and it's layered over what can only be described as a disembodied head held aloft by a beanie. In an augmented-reality twist these heads are superimposed over whatever the cameras see, and as they hover about, winking and smiling at you, you're asked to shoot them. To aim you simply move the 3DS around, ensuring this is a game you won't be playing much of in public. It also ensures you won't be playing this game with the 3D effect turned on, but it is still good dumb fun.
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars - Yet another excellent Lego game set in the Star Wars universe, this one offering some 3D fun that doesn't add anything to the gameplay but does help to spice up the game's graphical flare. Perhaps the most purely enjoyable to play of all the launch titles, but the lack of multiplayer is a baffling disappointment.
Madden NFL Football - It wouldn't be a console without a Madden game, but since this one comes about six months after Madden NFL 11 and, presumably, about six months before Madden NFL 12, it must make do without any annual designation. Still, it sports a full NFL license and all the teams, but mediocre graphics that don't make use of the 3DS's graphics performance nor, surprisingly, did it do much to tickle our 3D sense.
Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends - It's another Nintendogs game, again with cats and this time focusing on mostly foofy little pooches, only a couple of breeds in here having any chance of standing up to that bossy Cocker Spaniel at the dog park. Nothing revolutionary in terms of gameplay, though the 3D effect does work quite well in the simple environments, a good sense of depth acheived with your little buddy romping off to fetch a ball or frisbee or potted plant.
Pilotwings Resort - Probably the premier launch title for the 3DS and a proud, long-awaited return for the Pilotwings series. It is much like the games before, offering a suite challenges that start off easy and end up, well, challenging. The graphics are clean and the 3D effect reasonably good, but since most of the things you're looking at are rather far away there's honestly not that much immersion here provided by the fancy screen.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D - Depending on your proclivity for European sporting distractions the latest installment in the long-running Winning Eleven series may not have even hit your radar. But, if you're looking for a good exhibition of the console's 3D effect, this is it. Something about the flat green grass and the players rendered atop it results in the cleanest, most eye-friendly visual pop of any of the titles we sampled. It's also, quite simply, a great game of footie.
Ridge Racer 3D - Yet another entry in the storied sideways racing series. Little is new here, including recycled tracks, but polished graphics and visual effects make it a bit of a looker. It's not necessarily the best at exhibiting the system's 3D effects, however, something about the speed of the visuals forcing us to keep the 3D slider a little lower than usual.
Steel Diver - The submarine genre is still sadly underutilized, though even more sadly Steel Diver doesn't do much of anything to fulfill that potential. It's a slow, plodding, side-view strategy game with unnecessarily clumsy touchscreen controls occasionally interrupted by fun but brainless turret sections. In these sections you must spin about as if you were looking through the periscope, which is great fun -- particularly for anyone watching you play. The 3D effect here is reasonably good, better than the game itself.
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition - Lots of fighters are collected, some of which you'll have long-since forgotten about since the endless SF releases of yore, and all rendered in 3D and presented in 3D too. The extra depth does serve to make the highly polished graphics look even better, and the way the status bars and round timer hover over the action is a neat effect. There's also a new, over-the-shoulder view to help augment the illusion of depth, but it won't take long for serious gamers to revert to the traditional side-view.
Samurai Warriors: Chronicles - Somehow the feudal lords at Koei keep finding more brainless goons to fill their armies, so yet another Warriors game is needed to manage their population. It's hack and slashery galore here, as ever, and the 3D effect doesn't do much to make the gameplay more striking than it has in the past eleventy iterations.


The future

Before closing we should mention that, according to Nintendo, this is just the beginning. The company has yet to exactly clarify exactly how its new 3D downloadable offerings will be consolidated in with the existing DSiWare stuff, but we're expecting a healthy amount of downloadable content, including 3Dified versions of retro classics from the TurboGrafx 16 and Game Gear. Right now, though, you can't download anything except for Download Play multiplayer levels.

Intriguingly Nintendo is promising Netflix support for the 3DS as well, which could be quite compelling -- particularly should Netflix start offering 3D content. Finally, there's a web browser built-in to the 3DS, sitting right there in the Home menu and taunting you from behind its icon. But, tap all you want and you won't get a bit of WWW, just a message that the browser will be enabled in a later software update.

Oh, and sadly the 3DS is indeed region-locked. American games won't work in the Japanese system, Japanese games won't work in the American system, though we didn't have a problem playing American DS titles in our Japanese system. So, there is at least hope for the older games.

Wrap-up

Now it's time for the big question: is the 3DS worth the $249.99 that Nintendo is currently offering? That's a tough sell, especially knowing that in roughly 18 months we'll probably be looking at a thinner, lighter, prettier 3DS that offers better battery life and could be yours for a cheaper price. But, that's not here yet, and you have to ask yourself whether those 18 or so months of gameplay are worth whatever cash you'd potentially save by waiting a whole year and a half -- or thereabouts.

For cutting-edge gamers, particularly for big fans of Pilotwings, the 3DS is not a bad investments. The AR games are a lot of fun, for a little while at least, and the 3D effect is genuinely interesting. Some people recoil in horror long before their eyes have adjusted, but most folks who've tried the system really like it once they find their own personal sweet spot.

But still, it's a lot of money for a handheld gaming system with just over three hours of battery life, especially when you can get a brand new DS Lite for $130 that will last three times as long in a charge -- and that comes in a rather more appealing set of colors. None of the launch titles are good enough to make the 3DS a must-buy for casual gamers, but if Nintendo can get Netflix lined up and, more importantly, if it can get third party publishers to really make use of the system's assets and not just release crummy ports, by the time this holiday season rolls around the 3DS could be a genuinely hot property -- much, much hotter than Nintendo's last attempt at 3D domination.

Update: We made a slight tweak in the text above as we've had a chance to compare the two consoles and it seems like the US version has a slightly different hinge. The Japanese one was virtually silent and smooth but the US one is a bit more jarring and has a louder click with popping into place. It's a very minor point, but FYI just the same.

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Source: engadget.com

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Future Cell Phone Technology

Mobile phones have undergone a huge revolution. Starting from a mere instrument of communication, entertainment, until now a computing device. Then what kind of cell phone technology is being developed Qualcomm?

Qualcomm itself is not new players in the communications industry. After considerable success with CDMA technology they developed, vendors from the United States began to expand into the chipset for the smart phone industry.

The sophistication of today's smart phones, such as online with 3G network capabilities, listen to the audio quality ciamik, to play games via mobile phones rock is part of their innovation. Well, it seems that Qualcomm has begun to develop new technologies for various types of mobile phones in the future.

"In the future mobile phones not only smarter, but also more personal. They can identify what it wants its users, including what they hate," explains Pete Lancia, Senior Director Marketting at the headquarters of Qualcomm, San Diego, United States, in the event Qualcomm Editors Day followed detikINET.

According to Lancia, phones today are no longer just a tool berhalo-halo or IM, but rather as a computational tool like a computer in your pocket ready to pamper its users.

"The function of mobile phones has changed, and now we are developing technology that makes cell phones can talk, hear, taste, smell and feel," added Lancia.

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VooMote One,Make iPhone as a TV Remote

Manufacturers based in Germany called Zero1.tv create an application called The VooMote One who can 'transform' your iPhone into a multi function controller. Not only could make an iPhone as a remote TV, applications can also arrange other electronic devices.

The VooMote One but can work in almost all models of television, he also can run on a DVD player and stereo so users need not move to exert control on those goods. Just by touching a finger to the buttons on the phone, users can run a full control.

Reported detikINET from dailymail Thursday (28/07/2011), he worked with the help of wireless technology and capturing more than 30,000 cord infra red and hundreds of electronic devices. If total, it is compatible with 574 TV brands, 995 brand Top Box / DVR, 151 brand and CD audio.

Another convenience that can be obtained by users Zero1.tv is that he has the features of 'Control Room' which allows users to categorize the tools that he wanted to control based on location, for example living room or kitchen. Then with the "One Touch", the user can store frequently used commands and set a number of command with just a click away.

Adding an add-on in your iPhone device will not interfere with the function of smartphones like the camera, the on / off or incoming calls. Unfortunately, the devices can also work on the iPod touch (2G-4G) is only available in the United States at a price of USD 99.

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WP 7 Nokia with Snapdragon Prosesor

Nokia certainly adopt Phone Windows 7 operating system as the mainstay. On the other hand, Qualcomm claimed was close with Microsoft to develop new phone. Does that mean Nokia will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips?

Snapdragon processor has become one of the chipset with a pretty good ability. Besides having a high performance, this product is also not greedy for power resources, thus saving battery claimed more than similar products.

No wonder then if the processor type is widely used in upper-class processors for a number of smart phones, not just Andoroid but also on HTC's Windows 7 Phone HD7. And what about Nokia?

"Currently we are closely working with Microsoft to optimize the ability Snapdragon on Windows 7 Phone Manggo," said Matt Grob, Senior Vice President of Engineering Qualcomm.

Many sources say, the proximity of Qualcomm with Microsoft is allegedly closely associated with the development of Windows 7 Phone for Nokia. Really?

"Nokia is a big producer, would be delighted if we could cooperate with them, but until now there has been no discussion that leads to it," said Grob, on Qualcomm's Editors Day event which was followed detikINET, 27-28 July 2011 in San Diego, United States States.

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Google wallet payment system

Google wallet payment system on Android phones ability to perform the functions as a digital wallet just waiting for time to go in Asia. Google - as the creator of Android - make sure this is only a matter of legal problems.

According to Executive Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt, the existence of the chip NFC (Near Field Communication) make this a reality. With this technology users can take advantage of cell phone like a credit card.

"Google wallet payment system will begin tested in Japan. Having recently in the United States, within the next few months will go to the new Asia. It's just a matter of regulatory issues," said Eric, in the event Google Mobile Revolution, which took place in Tokyo, Japan.

With a digital wallet on the Android phone, users need to be convinced not to worry if you leave the house without carrying money. Stay just paste your cell phone to transact.

"The technology is open to anyone. And the latest generation Android phones will be able to run these features," said Eric.

Previously, Google claimed to have worked with Citibank, Mastercard, First Data and Sprint to tested and operate these services in some regions of the United States.

Google wallet payment system initially be working on the new Google phone Nexus S which operates on the Sprint network. Then be expanded to other Android phones, but only special that has NFC technology.

NFC chips in mobile phones allow users who have entered their credit card details, make purchases with PayPass system of CitiMasterCard. Users simply holding the phone in the sensing device when purchasing goods and automatic payments charged to credit cards.

Google wallet payment system can be used in 124 thousand stores in the United States. Then 311 thousand will be visited again in the world.

Google ensures transactions through Google Wallet can be done safely. They claim security is a top priority in this new service.

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AMD Bulldozer Processor

Although not yet officially released, but the performance of AMD Bulldozer Processor already sticking out. That said, based on several trials, the ability to close 990X Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition, which is Intel's desktop processors.

Testing was conducted by the site of origin Czech analyst, PC Tuning, who claims to have earned engineering sample of AMD's latest processor code-named Bulldozer, or the embryo of the FX series family.

In the test, both processors are driven at a speed of 4 GHz, paired with two Nvidia GeForce graphics card unit 580 in Scalable Link Interface mode (SLI). This was done in order to maximize its ability in the game.

Judging by the results of the trial site, which quoted detikINET on Thursday (21/07/2011), the overall performance of the AMD Bulldozer Processor looks stuck with Intel Core i7 990X. Only for a few games far beyond just Intel AMD.

But unfortunately, it is not certain specs AMD Bulldozer tested by the site, either the default rate or the number of cores it has. This test is also still using the beta version of Nvidia driver 275.36.

The presence of AMD Bulldozer Processor is indeed offer a number of advantages of the previous processor. For example, a new architecture that allows placement of up to 8 cores in a single prososesor.

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Genius G-Shot HD580T

Want to have a video camera to record the historic moments, but with a limited budget? Genius G-Shot HD580T may be a consideration. Video camera newly launched into the market is only priced less than Rp 2 million exactly 179 dollars.

Problem features, this product is not inferior to high-priced video camera because it can record video with 1080p full HD quality using high compression H.264 format. Monitor screen was already using the touch screen measuring 3 inches.

This video camera can record video as well as taking photos at the same time, or when you play back your recordings, you can transfer video content into the image photo. In addition the unit also has a 4x digital zoom feature so that it can take a picture with a closer distance, a flash and LED lights to take photos or video in dark conditions.

Additionally, this video camera also features playback and slow dilengkpai clips that you record from 1/2x ~ 1/16x to see the activities that you recorded. In addition, the G-Shot HD580T also has an HDMI cable for video output to HDTV.

Main features:

• 1080P (1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD recording
• HDMI cable included for output to HD TV
• 5 mega pixels up to 16MP with the software interpolation
• 4X digital zoom at 720p resolution; 1x digital zoom at 1080P
• 3 inch wide TFT Touch display
• Backlight compensation
• Motion Detection for security simple detection
• Dual SD card slot can support up to 32GB
• Dual power designed, Li-ion battery included
• Body Weight: 224g
• Body Size (LxWxH) 110x 58 x 50mm

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Toshiba Thrive Tablet

Toshiba Thrive Tablet made ​​it so deserves attention. The feature that is not less powerful than competitors such as iPad 2, Galaxy Tab Samsung, and Motorola Xoom makes reckoned with in the market.

Android platform used is the latest, Honeycomb version 3.1, which is optimized for the tablet product. With a 10-inch screen, the resolution is quite high with 1280 x 768 pixels.

Toshiba Thrive Tablet supported NVIDIA Tegra 2 and 1 GB of RAM memory. The front features a 2 MP camera and rear 5 MP. For the multimedia needs, this device also included an HDMI port, USB 2.0 and SD card slot.

Shell behind it can be changed with the color choices are diverse. That part is called the Easy Grip and is available in a choice of green, dark blue, pink, white, light blue, and black.

Toshiba Thrive Tablet, the name for the device, it can be ordered in the U.S. starting on Monday (6/13/2011), both at the Toshiba booth as well as online outlets Amazon, Best Buy, or Office Depot. Delivery will be made in mid July 2011.

Toshiba set a price of 430 dollars for the 8 GB version, 480 dollars for 16 GB, and 580 U.S. dollars for the 32 GB version.

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Lenovo Tablets Android Honeycomb

Lenovo launched two types of tablets Android. First, professional special Android tablets, and tablets Android only for home users with a Windows 7.

ThinkPad Tablet has a 10.1 inch screen specifications, IPS 1280 x 800 display, a 1GHz processor NVIDIA Tegra 2, 1 GB RAM, connected with Wi-Fi and 3G, has a memory capacity of 16/32/64 GB following a number of ports for mini-HDMI , USB 2.0 and micro USB.

This device is intended businessman, and is equipped with a number of peripherals, including the stylus to write notes and full-size keyboard dock.

IdeaPad K1 Tablet like ThinkPad tablets with similar specs a 1 GHz processor NVIDIA Tegra 2, 1 GB of RAM, the memory capacity of 16 or 32 GB, with a 10.1 inch screen and a resolution of 1280 x 800. But the design is different because it follows the design philosophy IdeaPad IdeaPad series laptop.

Both devices use the latest version of Android, the Honeycomb 3.1. IdeaPad tablets will be sold at a price of 449 U.S. dollars and are available starting on Wednesday (20/07/2011), while the ThinkPad tablet sold starting at a price of 499 U.S. dollars and are available beginning in August 2011.

Windows 7 on a tablet IdeaPad P1 may have no impact on the tablet market because Windows 7 is not optimally used in tablets. This is pretty cool considering its hardware, including an Intel 1.5 GHz, touch-screen 1280 x 800, up to 2 GB of RAM memory, and capacities up to 64 GB. This latest tablet that will enter the market in the 4th quarter of 2011.

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Flashlight Camera

This jet-black flashlight capable of emitting light to illuminate the darkness, like any other flashlight. But again, this flashlight is able to record the situation around him armed with a small camera.

On button to turn on the flashlight, there is also a button to turn on the camera. The location of the camera itself was in the midst of a flashlight. Flashlight bright enough so that the presence of these camera hole obscured.

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Android phones will Down Prices

Google recognizes if the average Android phone that is currently circulating is relatively expensive with a price range of $ 500. But with a number of innovations underway, it is expected the phone with the operating system that will present green robot is cheaper again.

This was conveyed Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt Google Google's Mobile Revolution in the carpet that took place in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday (19/07/2011).

"This phone is still too expensive for the average user. However, the price of this phone will be down. From the initial $ 500 to $ 200, or perhaps in the range of $ 50," Umbar former CEO of Google it.

Eric assess the decline in prices is due to the price of the hardware (hardware) which may also be down. While Google is more play in the realm of software via the Android is open source.

"This is why the mobile revolution is present and ready to make Android a fundamental factor," he concluded.

Unfortunately, Eric did not mention any further price reductions this Android device will occur or where the handset vendors that will do it.

To be sure, its own Android device is currently on meraksasa. In the final data owned by Google, there are more than 550 thousand Android device that is activated every day. While there are now 135 million air-gadgets Android OS.

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Watch camera

Watch camera are quite large shape. Equipped with a variety of buttons, one might think of its uses is to work especial menu at the clock. But apparently some of the buttons functions to control the camera feature in these hours.

There is a power button, indicator, hole plugs to connect the camera until this hour with the computer, to see the videotape or camera. Unfortunately, these watches are a bit heavier and less convenient to use.

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Pen Camera

Pen Camera has a glimpse of an elegant form. Her whole body was wrapped in black. And this pen can also be used for writing. But apparently behind the clamps used to tuck a pen in your pocket, there is a small hole that is the camera.

Simply press a button on the pen, then the camera will start recording. Recording the results can be copied to a computer via a USB port. The video itself is not good enough, but good enough to simply show the objects around. 4GB storage capacity of its own reach.

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Nokia C2-00 & X1-01

Nokia presents two dual SIM mobile phone to market the country. Finnish vendor is confident will be able to compete in two new champ, the C2-00 and X1-01.

"We were a little late in the dual SIM market, but Nokia is a new standard in dual SIM segment," said Anvid Erdian, Product Manager Nokia Indonesia in Jakarta on Friday (07/16/2011) evening.

In the middle of rush also relies on China's mobile phone features dual SIM, Anvid optimistic that Nokia was able to compete. In addition to innovative features, the Nokia Anvid states have good after sales and quality reliable.

Anvid expressed Nokia will continue to play consistently in all market segments, from the class of high end and low end. This is what is needed to satisfy consumers.

Nokia X1-01

X1-01 is a dual SIM mobile phone with a music theme. Mobile phones with enough style candybar form is claimed to have one of the clearest speakers among rows of other Nokia phone.

To support the music features, the battery can last up to 36 hours of playing the songs. There is also a microSD slot that supports up to 16GB of storage. FM radio was also included.

Two SIM cards in each phone can be personalized. Users can provide names, logos and MP3 ring tones different in each SIM.

Nokia X1-01 equipped with features Nokia Life Tools. With this feature, users can get useful info from the fields of health, agriculture, education and so forth on his cell phone.

Nokia C2-00

Nokia C2-00 has a number of innovations that relied on the Nokia in the realm of dual SIM. Among the features easy swap in which users can directly enter the second SIM card without having to turn off the phone.

Simply put the phone body, the second SIM card can be activated immediately. Not required rebooting or resetting the phone many times because it can remember up to five SIM cards.

C2-00 has a GPRS internet connection. Multimedia sector is quite complete with VGA camera and music player with support for microSD storage, which can support up to 32GB capacity. Output music was pretty clear.

Other features at the C2-00 such as Bluetooth, Nokia Life Tools, and micro USB connector. This phone can be redeemed at a price range of IDR 500 thousand.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Play Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphone is specially dedicated to playing games. Not just a matter of hardware, gaming content ecosystem also worked seriously claimed by Sony Ericsson.

In addition to seven games already available on the Xperia Play, users can also download a variety of games that are optimized for the handset. Claimed, hundreds of games optimized for the Xperia Play and is available in the Android Market.

"All the games can be downloaded via the Xperia Play launcher, applications that can be activated by opening the gamepad," said Djunaidi Satrio, Head of Marketing at Sony Ericsson Xperia Play at the launch of Indonesia in Jakarta on Friday afternoon (7/25/2011).

Xperia Play Launcher is recommended games and lets consumers search for game titles that are optimized for the Xperia Play. Some games are free but some are paid. For gaming transactions can be paid by credit card.

Sony Ericsson is working with various game developers. Among Gameloft already provides 15 title game for the Xperia Play.

The title game is already present in the cell phone is FIFA 10, Madden 11, The Sims 3, Star Battalion, Bruce Lee: Dragon Warrior, Crash Bandicoot and Asphalt 6. Other games can be downloaded include Guns n Glory, Assassin's Creed Altair's Chronicles to Splinter Cell.

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Windows 7 Phone Still Fail

Windows 7 Phone is expected to confer resistance means in the world of smart phone operating system. But until now, the OS Microsoft is not so sounds echo.

Failure WP 7 consumer interest recognized by the Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer. Pelontos headed man was declared the achievement of WP 7 is still very minimal than its rivals.

"Within a year, which was very small we are still very small," he said in the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011, as reported by the Telegraph and quoted detikINET on Wednesday (13/07/2011).

Since its launch in October 2010, WP 7 just pocket the 1% market share in the United States. However, Ballmer optimistic WP 7 will eventually succeed. "Nokia and people believe in our mobile business," said Ballmer.

As is known, Nokia will rely on the OS WP 7 in the line of smartphones. Nokia's first handset with WP 7 is scheduled for release later this year.

Nokia believes his success will wear WP 7. If other vendors like Samsung or HTC who first adopted it is less successful, Nokia assess it because vendors are not focused handsets to support WP 7 and more concerned with Android.

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AMD Releases Fastest Graphics Card

Some time ago, Nvidia GeForce GTX580M crowned as the fastest notebook graphics card on earth. But not long after AMD released a product that managed to beat prowess, the Radeon HD 6990M.

AMD Radeon HD 6990M has now been crowned as the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to beat the fastest Nvidia GeForce GTX580M with a total performance up to 25% better. At least, that the results of testing conducted by AMD.

AMD Radeon HD 6990M is an upgraded version of the Radeon HD 6970M, which is also armed with several features like HD3D technology, Eyefinity multi-display technology, and DirectX 11.

Latest GPU is reinforced with 1120 units of stream processors, 56 texture units, 128 Z / Stencil units, 32 ROP, and 900MHz GDDR5 memory capacity of 2GB. All that is maximized with the data path width of 256-bits.

That said, Dell Alienware M18x notebook will be the first to use the GPUs in CrossFireX mode. Then followed several brands such as Clevo and Eurocom.

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HTC ChaCha

HTC ChaCha has earned a 'phone up' due to have fast track access for users to connect with the popular social networking site. No lag, the logo up the body inherent in this device.

HTC ChaCha - or in some countries known as the 'Status' - will reportedly be available in a number of U.S. retailer Best Buy with a price tag of USD 49.99 alias Rp 424 thousand (USD 1 = Rp 8,500).

Looks very cheap indeed, but the sale was accompanied by a packet data service contract from the local telecom operator for two years. On the other hand, ChaCha is categorized as a mobile middle class.

This is the look of the 'facebook phone' from HTC. User interfaces can be met with a Facebook widget.

Equipped with a friend and share a Facebook photo tagging.

Display browse on HTC ChaCha (right) are compared with the display when accessed via a computer (left)

Direct access to Facebook is given in the form of a dedicated button with the logo of the most popular networking site.

This button will light up if the phone identify any content that could be uploaded. With it, users can conduct instant health insurance in on your phone with the Android operating system is 2.3.3 Gingerbread.

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Motorola XT316

Android phone that combines a touch screen and a physical qwerty keyboard beneath it will be more crowded. Motorola announced the presence XT316, Android affordable with such style.

"With a fun design, beautiful and a great social media options, the Motorola XT316 provide experience using a smartphone on a busy user at affordable prices," said Fei Liu, Senior Vice President, Mass Market Consumer Products Motorola Mobility.

Gingerbread Android-based handset that has a touch-screen portrait width of 2.8 inch QVGA screen with a qwerty keyboard. Other features such as a 3MP camera, WI Fi, GPS and other smartphones standard facilities.

Jeroannya rely on CPU 600MHz ARM 11 processor with Adreno 200 GPU, 256MB of RAM and 512MB of built-in memory. Not quite powerful indeed, but it's not too disappointing.

Quoted detikINET from the Independent, Wednesday (07/13/2011), XT316 already available in China at a price of 165 Euros or about USD 2 million. The handset will soon be marketed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Latin America, Europe and several countries in Asia.

Besides Motorola, LG is also preparing to launch a handset with a similar form factor. Optimus Pro, as its name, ready to be marketed at a price more or less the same.

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AHA MyTV, modem with Internet TV Applications

Bakrie Connectivity launches AHA MyTV , an internet modem that is claimed EVDO speed demon. Uniquely, the modem is equipped with special applications to access Internet TV Broadband Internet television services via Access using CDMA EVDO technology.

"We are here today with the AHA-myTV, a commitment of PT Bakrie Connectivity to provide Internet service for easy, attractive and affordable," said Eric Meijer, President Director of Bakrie Connectivity in a statement here on Tuesday (12/07/2011).

MyTV AHA have a variety of features that claimed never before available in any internet TV platform in the country. These services offer entertainment features backed TV channel and abroad.

Video on demand is in it, including TV channel and AC Milan Arsenal TV for football fans. There is also a film that provides movies on demand from Indonesia, India or Hollywood.

AHA-MyTV allows users access to mobile television broadcasts. TV shows can also be recorded. This product is backed up internet service with download speeds up to 3.1 Mbps and 1.8 Mbps upload. The price alone is pegged USD 399 thousand.

Modem AHA-MyTV, namely Huawei EC 150 is equipped with a special internet TV application. These applications will appear on the screen with a full menu of television stations who want to be seen tayangannya.

Currently, there are already some local and global television channels and services on demand is ready to be launched. Live channels such as SCTV, RCTI, Global TV, CNN and the BBC. Then the video on demand is available from the Milan Channel, Fox News or the Media Arsenal.

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LG Optimus Pad

After just a spectator in the realm of tablets Indonesia, LG finally going directly across the rivalry with the release of Optimus Pad. Tablets with 3.0 Honeycomb Android operating system is ready for action with a 3D camera that is claimed to rely on first in the world.

Optimus Pad has a 8.9 inch wide screen. Options screen size is said to be the result of in-depth analysis conducted LG Mobile which data is collected from around the world.

"Since the number of complaints from users who feel the size of the tablet tablet is too large to be comfortable to grip, and some are complaining about the size of the tablet is too small to make the user's perspective is limited and narrow, then LG Mobile LG Optimus Pad creates the right size that is 8.9 inch, "said LG.

Selection of the size of the tablets are not considered to be arbitrary, because it will determine the comfort in use. If the tablet users are not comfortable then the experience in playing or using the tablet to be not optimal, especially the size of the hands of Asia is not for the non-Asian.

"Optimus Pad was created not only in terms of power devices, but the LG Mobile is also considering in terms of convenience in its use, wide-screen 8.9-inch wide screen that is appropriate and optimal for the tablets," said Cho Chorung, Senior Marketing Manager of LG Mobile Indonesia in his statement on Tuesday (12/07/2011).

Display Optimus Pad has a 15:9 aspect ratio and 1280x768 pixel resolution. From the kitchen side of the runway, these devices are dual-core embedded processors NVidia Tegra 1 GHz and equipped with an internal memory of 32 GB.

The absolute excess Optimus Pad from its competitors is the camera disematkannya three-dimensional (3D). LG even claimed, Optimus Pad as the world's first tablet that has a 3D camera and can record videos in 3D format.

To be able to enjoy the fruits of the experience of recording images or 3D video, user can use a bicolor glasses or using an HDMI cable connected to a TV with 3D technology.

"The technology to record video and take pictures in a 3D format is a new breakthrough of LG imposed on the Optimus Pad. We can imagine how the current photo or video that we take can be enjoyed in 3D and this will inevitably lead to memories tersediri for users Optimus Pad," Chorung added Cho.

As for the camera, a gadget that cost Rp 6.9 million has two 5 megapixel camera on the back that can record images in 3D and video formats with high resolution or Full HD. While the camera on the back fitted with 2-megapixel camera.

"We are optimistic to achieve maximum sales and LG Optimus Pad can be purchased throughout the store phone in this July with a price of Rp 6.9 million, and each purchase will get a leather case," added Cho Chorung.

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M4600 & M6600, Workstation Mobile from Dell

Ten years after launching its first mobile workstation, Dell continued its new-generation mobile systems through the Precision M4600 and M6600. Both also claimed to represent the most advanced mobile workstation.

Span 15.6 and 17.3-inch screen, both laptops are already carrying heavy grade second-generation Intel Core i7 Extreme edition and 1600MHz memory system options.

Precision M4600 staying digadang qualified combines performance and long-lasting power. Increased maximum memory capacity up to 32GB of data protection using RAID 0 / 1, and an increase of up to 750GB hard drive can also be obtained user.

While Precision M6600 appears more wide-screen size of 17.3 inches. This device is designed for users who have very high requirements such as graphics processing three-dimensional (3D) as well as seeking a larger screen.

In addition there is also an option for graphics scaling higher and additional storage of up to three options including the option 2nd HDD and 128GB solid state drive (SSD) mini card with RAID 5 support.

M6600 also offers the NVIDIA Quadro 5010M mobile graphics professionals with a new 4GB memory GFX in the coming months.

Both of these devices uses a rigid aluminum material and a magnesium alloy chassis, and MIL-STD 810G claimed was tested for temperature, vibration, dust, altitude and extreme shock.

Connectivity, comes with five USB ports including two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 and one is a combination eSATA and USB 2.O and three video outputs as an option, including DisplayPort, VGA and HDMI.

"Dell understands that workers today need instant access from any device, flexible work locations and advanced systems to remain productive," said Pieter Lydian, Director & Country Manager of Dell Indonesia in his statement.

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Cataracts can be Detected by Cell Phone

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Permanently blind because of cataracts can be prevented through early detection of symptoms. Not always have to use advanced tools, are now lining of the eye disorders can also be detected with a cell phone.

This latest technology developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is expected to be used in communities in remote areas with difficult access to health facilities. In fact, because its use is easy, cell phones are not to be operated by an ophthalmologist.

Basically, this technology works as a radar, similar to the equipment used to monitor the cloud and weather conditions. Radar with a specific wavelength emitted from a tool into the surface layer of the eye to the misty mendetekasi called cataracts.

"Camera phones will scan the eye lens, and then make a map showing the position, size, shape and density karatak," said one of the researchers involved in the development, as quoted from Pamplona Citor Mobilhealthnews, Thursday (07/07/2011).

Surely not just any phone can be used to detect cataracts with this technology. In order to emit radar, cell phones must be fitted with chips and software designed specifically to monitor the condition of abnormalities in the lining of the eye.

The results will be displayed on the screen, in the form of scores ranging from 1-4. Score of 1 indicates that hinders pengkabutan vision in the mildest degrees, while the score of 4 indicates the most severe level that required further treatment by an ophthalmologist.

For now, the technology is named Caltra System has not been able to be purchased in stores phone because it has not been officially launched. The new launch will be conducted in technology SIGGRAPH conference in Vancouver, British Columbia next month.

Cataract is the most common cause of blindness worldwide, but the initial symptoms are still difficult to detect, especially in poor countries who lack health facilities memadahi. To cure it, the only way is through surgery.

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Galaxy Skin

Galaxy Skin

Samsung is known is developing a flexible Amoled screen that can bend-bend. I wonder what kind of shape will the phone with a screen like this if it will really be mass produced?

A design concept mobile phone with a screen that was made. Galaxy nicknamed Skin, this handset has a thickness of only 8 mm. Flexible Amoled screen allows the screen wrapped around the cylinder with a diameter of about 1 inch at the center crease.

Flexibility screen makes Galaxy Skin a shapeshifter. Being a clamshell form shells or until seated at the table with ease.

Specifications in the concept of mobile phones with Android OS includes a 1 GHz processor, 8-megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera. Amoled screen its 800x480 resolution and capable of playing high definition video.

Before the Galaxy Skin, Nokia also has mobile phone concept that can be deformed.Its name is the Nokia Morph.

Quoted detikiNET from Recombu, Friday (8/7/2011), the concept of mobile Galaxy Skin reportedly created in the course Samsung's Talent Program 2011. It seems, still long until this kind of mobile phones on the market.

With a screen fleksibelnya, Galaxy Skin-bend can be bent.

Galaxy Skin looks futuristic form.

Galaxy Skin can be deformed.

With a flexible display, Galaxy Skin may be more easier for users.

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Mito 611, Mobile Phone with 3 Cameras

A mobile phone is equipped with dual cameras maybe it was normal. However, handheld devices made by Mito is trying to create a uniqueness to the embedded three cameras at once.

Is the Mito 611, qwerty phones on GSM-GSM dual equipped with three cameras. One is in the rear, one on the front above the LCD and the camera is on the side of the phone.

Yes, this is interesting is the presence of cameras on the upper side where the user can do a 'candid' take a photo or video.

Moreover, a third camera located on the upper side with lights powered flashlight that can also function as a flashlight. Unfortunately, the camera used just limited to VGA.

"Mito 611 dubbed Master Camera and has other additional features like extra large speakers and Voice SMS," said the Director of Mito Mobile Lie Hansen in his statement on Thursday (07/07/2011).

Voice SMS is a software developed by a team of R & D Mito where the phone can read the SMS and voice in the Indonesian language.

Voice Message is quite active at the sound settings menu, and can be set as a reminder of time that will be read automatically with a female voice. But with this voice note feature runs in the Indonesian fashion only and is not active in Classic mode.

In terms of design, mobile phones worth IDR 499 thousand is carrying the red color combined matte metallic colors as well as two other colors, silver and black. Mito 611 LCD size 2.0 inch, using 3.5-mm audio port, and provides two types of slots are the charger port and mini USB jack mini-sized circular port.

Specification

• Network: Dual on GSM + GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• LCD: 2.0 inch QVGA display
• Ringtones: Polyphonic, MIDI, MP3
• Camera: 3 VGA camera (Side, Back & Front)
• Connection: Bluetooth A2DP, GPRS class 12, USB
• Memory: MicroSD (up to 4GB)
• Features: FM radio, MP3 / MP4 player, UMVideo chat, Twitter, Facebook, eBuddy, Big speakers, Voice Features
• Dimension: 112 x 57 x 15mm
• Battery: 800 mAh Li ion

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Nokia Zeta

Not to be outdone by its rival vendors, Nokia again preparing to launch new smart phone . Leaked photos Nokia 700, dubbed Zeta, has surfaced.

According to news develops, Nokia Zeta will use the Symbian operating system Belle. While the processor was carrying was 1 GHz.

Zeta-tech Nokia AMOLED screen with 3.2 inch wide. Then there are features of NFC (Near Field Communication) as well as resolution 5-megapixel camera with LED flash.

Belle sendri Symbian Symbian is an update from Anna. In addition to Zeta Nokia, Symbian Belle reportedly also be used in several other handsets that Nokia will be issued.

Chances are, Nokia Zeta will be one of the thinnest mobile phones among other Nokia phone line. Similarly, as reported by Cnet and quoted detikiNET on Thursday (07/07/2011).

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PlayStation 4 Action in 2012

As part of competitive strategy in the face of new consoles including the Wii U of Nintendo, Sony plans to begin producing the new generation gaming device later this year.

PC Mag quoted on Wednesday (06/07/2011) reports, Sony's latest console is touted as a PlayStation 4 or PS4 will start shipping in 2012.

This news was first blown by DigiTimes, the Taiwanese media to review the technology components of the gadget industry. DigiTimes reports said, the console will be based motion controllers such as Microsoft Kinect and components will be made by Foxconn and Pegatron Technology.

Initially, officials estimated the Sony PS3 will last up to ten years. But lately, they began to doubt these estimates. They assume, at the latest PS3 can last for at least eight years.

On the other hand, during the Sony maintains PS3, Nintendo as its largest competitor has announced a new gaming device, Wii U which will start shipping in 2012.

April, Sony announced it had sold 50 million units of PS3. For now, companies from Japan's central focus of improving the ability of the PlayStation handheld gaming devices Vita.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Z470

Lenovo introduced a new family member with the name Z series line of laptops in their IdeaPad. This time the arrival of laptop detikINET dazzling blue nan named Z470. Check out the reviews below.

Judging from early in its history, Positioning for the Z series which is a new series is somewhat unique, which is located in the 'crossroads'. That is, there is in the middle of the series G and Y.

For information, G series Lenovo laptops is intended for entry-level class. While the Y series is intended as a laptop-class entertainment which of course comes with a premium price. Well, the Z series is to bridge the two. You could say Z is the first level of entertainment or entertainment laptops affordable.

Stylish design, easy to carry

Ideapad Z470 which has tested a pretty blue color 'light up'. With a screen size 14 inch, this laptop is quite comfortable when used for typing documents, browsing, or watching HD movies.

Part of this laptop battery is designed with a neat enough, so there was no bulge in the back of the laptop body. For the design of the keyboard, the laptop is using this type of keyboard chiclet indeed on the rise. When used for typing it's also quite comfortable.

One thing that attracts attention is the touchpad, which comes with a rugged design suitable blue speckled color cover. Glossy material that surrounds the keyboard with a touchpad is now fused with finely mottled design. Unfortunately the semi-plastic layer material like glass is easily soiled with finger touch.

Appearance and design makes your fingers feel comfortable to act above the touchpad. Then for the problem of right-and left-click, the button too soft. No impression hiccup when doing drag & drop in a file.

In general, the laptop keyboard design is very simple. The power button is located on the top left side, while some small indicator on the top right. A pair of tiny speakers mengihiasi visible edges.

On the right side of the body of the laptop there are 3 pieces USB plug, micro SD slot, power adapter port, wifi panel, and audio jacks. While on the left there are three ports: eSATA, HDMI, and LAN. Unfortunately this laptop is not equipped with finger print.

One other advantage of this product at the bottom of the netbook. By design diusungnya, users will be very easy to upgrade or replace the RAM.

Performance of the Blue Laptop

From the processor, performance detikINET been trying for about a week. Intel Core i5 Processor 2410M (2.30 GHz) is quite able to handle full HD 1080p video streaming from YouTube, like other similar products. Not only that this laptop can also be used for watching movies. Mkv full HD quality.

In terms of graphics Ideapad Z470 equipped with Intel HD. Minimalist graphic has been steady enough to do the decoding MPEG-2, a variant of H.264 and VC-1 1080p for multimedia content. Very smooth. Similarly, when tested for rendering video format. Avi for about 30 minutes.

Well, when burdened with a variety of tests above, this laptop is quite hot at the bottom of the keyboard. As a result the bottom of the palm was also hot. Moreover, the material this laptop look a little less robust.

When used was limited to an office job and play the kind of Office. Mp3, this laptop is more than enough. Meanwhile, when used for photo editing on the 3000 pixel resolution with some of the rather severe effects, the laptop is still able to work without a hiccup.


Battery Performance

Of the vacant position, this laptop battery charging takes about 2.5 hours. For battery life, detikINET test it by opening the Firefox browser and WiFi in the state continued to burn. As for setting display, this laptop is set in the normal (default). The result Ideapad Z470 to last about 5 hours.

Not only that, detikINET did benchmarking tests Imtec battery with Battery Mark 1.1. This laptop is loaded with a test load of 100 percent processor continuously. The result, Ideapad Z470 is able to survive for 3 hours: 10 minutes: 46 seconds.

Conclusion:

Character cheerful and stylish, with a blue color cast across the cover and body makes this laptop has its own charm. Moreover, Lenovo cash plus the keyboard is quite comfortable to use when typing. DetikINET conclude, this laptop is suitable for students and students because diusungnya stylish impression. Users who are interested can spend about USD 849.

Advantages:
+ Stylish design

Disadvantages:
- Material dirty quickly
- Fast heat

General Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Core i5 2410M (2.30 GHz)
- GPU: Intel Graphics HD
- Display: 14 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
- Memory: 2 GB DDR3
- I / O: 3 USB, HDMI, LAN, SD card slot, VGA

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