Im a huge Apple fan and I really like what they have been able to provide with the iPhone and the iPad. Here is a breakdown of what Apple products Steve Jobs will be holding next.
via: The Escapist
HTC have just announced the new HTC Legend at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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It doesnt seem that this is a massive spec upgrade from the HTC Hero, but in terms of design it seems a lot better.
Unfortunately for us folks in the US, the model they’re announcing today lacks support for US 3G. Expect it to launch in March throughout Europe and Asia.
All the buzz this past CES was the debut of a lot a 3D devices. Personally 3D is just a gimmick for me, something that is supposed to get me into the story with cheap parlor tricks of making me feel like something is coming at me or is going to poke my eye out. I’m not for wearing the funny glasses and having to adjust my eyesight when I’m done, but apparently some people are. With so many newly released movies, new TV’s, and more all going 3D, someone thought it was a good idea, and now Sony is on board with something new.
Sony has created a line of new 3D players that you can now pair alongside your new 3D enabled TV’s. Ranging from $200-$300, the new blu-ray will now engage you with 3D to further “enhance” your moving viewing experiences. The S570 and the S470 series are unique to Sony’s lineup and offer varying experiences. The S570 will come with built in wi-fi, while the S470 requires a wireless USB adapter. Both models offer “Bravia Internet Video and BD-Live, compatibility with the BD Remote app for iPhone and iPod touch, DVD upscaling to 1080p, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding and a monolithic design.”
Sound tempting? Let us know if you’re into this 3D craze or if it’s just a fad.
One of them most overused terms in the mobile phone industry is the term “iPhone killer.” For awhile there, everything was being termed as an
iPhone killer. The BlackBerry Storm, the BlackBerry Bold, the Palm Pre, and countless others were basically set up for failure. Now sure perhaps the companies are not entirely to blame, pundits and other tech analysts are sometimes responsible for attaching that phrase to a next generation product that appears to be the next step in mobile phone development, so when it fails to provide a quality of service the customer expects, the entire ship goes down in flames. Well folks, not every phone needs to be an iPhone killer.
The LG Mini understands that, and purposely sets out to fit the niche it was created for, the socially engaged. There are times when we don’t need the “smart” in our phones, we just want it to do a few things well and we’re happy. This is the case with the LG Mini which does not attempt to be a smartphone, nor does it attempt to conquer any other phone out there. The Mini simply serves as an amazing phone that touts a strong social networking presence with Social Network Connect, a Social Network Feed, and a Social Address Book.
Aside from having those strong social functions, the phone offers Wi-fi, GPS, built-in FM radio, microSD storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. The strength is evident, but the obvious selling point is the social functions. If you’re one of those that can look past the face that this isn’t the iPhone, then perhaps this little device might be worth it’s weight in social contacts.
Acer has joined the very busy 3D projector market with the Acer s5200
This Acer projector also supports short-throw capability that enables it to throw 81-inch images from as near as a meter away. However, you should have a computer with a compatible graphics card and a pair of 3D glasses to enjoy your favorite movies in full 3D. Additionally, this 3D projector also has an HDMI port, a 3,000 ANSI lumens brightness, a 2,500:1 contrast ratio, a native XGA resolution and a 6:9 aspect ratio at 1,600 x 1,200 resolution). The Acer S5200 3D projector retails for £650 ($1,019) each.
Lenovo has just released their new all-in-one PC for the US market. The Lenovo C315 sports a 20 inch multitouch display.
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Other interesting feature worth mentioning includes the Lenovo’s IdeaTouch interface which consists of PowerCinema, AutoCollage and VeriTouch software. The Lenovo C315 will become available in the US starting in April for an estimated retail price of $649.
It has been announced that Sony has launched their Reader. The Sony Reader has come out just in time for Valentine’s day and is priced at $329 for the Touch Edition.
The limited edition has a red cover and comes with a light. The PRS-600 Reader included in this bundle is compatible with ePUB, PDF, Microsoft Word, BBeB Book and other text formats. The device also has a built-in 512MB of storage space, which is upgradable via a card reader. Other features include a built-in MP3/AAC player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a built-in dictionary, the ability to enlarge text, and a stunning two week battery life (7,500 page turns).
Apple has recently updated their Apple TV to version 3.0.2. This new update is related to the release of Aperture 3.0, which made changes to how that software shares images over the local network and adds support for iPhoto’s Places and Faces features. The new Apple TV Version 3.0.2 can be downloaded and installed from the Update Software option within the Settings/General menu on Apple TV. [Apple Insider]
Ericsson and Netgear have collaborated to launch a new 3G/Wi-Fi router in the form of the Netgear MBRN3300.
This wireless router can use an internal 3G modem, including HSPA+ at roughly 20Mbps, and share the link through either 802.11n Wi-Fi or through four 100Mbps Ethernet ports.
The device is ideal for use as a modem for homes where regular cable, DSL or fiber isn’t available, or for completely mobile local networks. The Netgear MBRN3300 supports Windows PC, Macintosh, and virtually all Ethernet devices. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far
The Lenovo ThinkStation E20 range kicks off at $599, with a choice of Intel Pentium, Core i3, Core i5 or Xeon processors, up to 16GB of DDR3 memory (spread over four DIMM slots) and an optional NVIDIA Quadro graphics card.
On top of that there’s a choice of 7,200rpm, 10,000rpm or MLC SSD storage, with optional RAID 0 or 1 setups. Connectivity includes gigabit ethernet, audio in/out and eight USB 2.0 ports, along with optional eSATA and FireWire. Lenovo will pre-load Windows 7 Professional 64, but you can also have the 32-bit version, Windows XP x64 or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
No sign of preorders being taken as yet, but that will apparently kick-off midway through this month. Pricing is from $599, but don’t expect that to get you a Core i3 or i5 machine, or much in the way of memory.
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Lenovo Combines Workstation Performance with Unprecedented Price in New ThinkStation Workstation
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – February 9, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE:992) (ADR:LNVGY)today announced the ThinkStation E20, the first in a new series of entry level workstations. Starting under $6001 the new E20 offers professionals working in computer aided design (CAD) and digital content creation (DCC) fields the performance they need at an extremely affordable price. The E20 also sets a high bar for green design by using more than 50 percent recycled plastic content.
“We’ve found there are a number of CAD and DCC professionals who are currently getting by on desktop PC hardware due to budget constraints,” said, Mark Cohen, vice president, Enterprise Products, Lenovo. “They’re running workstation-class applications and could benefit from using true workstation hardware. We designed the ThinkStation E20 with these users in mind to put true workstation performance within their reach and enable them to realize significant productivity gains associated with using the right tool for the job.”
Price and Performance
With models starting under $6001, the E20 offers workstation-class performance at desktop-level prices. It comes equipped with:
Choice of the latest Intel Core i3 and i5 Processors as well as Pentium and Xeon 3400 Series Processors
Choice of independent software vendor (ISV) certified graphics solutions – Intel Core HD graphics or NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics up to the FX1800
Support for Error Correcting Code DDR3 memory
Certifications from leading ISVs like Autodesk, Siemens and Dassault Systemes“Users can experience certified, tested and optimized workstation solutions at near PC prices with the Lenovo ThinkStation E20 workstation, based on the Intel® Xeon® 3400 processor series or the Intel® Core™ HD graphics,” said Anthony Neal Graves, general manager, Workstation Group, Intel. “Users who once relied on high-end desktops now can benefit from a real workstation experience.”
Built for a Greener Environment
The ThinkStation E20 leads the PC industry in its use recycled plastics. More than 50 percent of the plastic content comes from post-consumer recycled materials. Additionally, it achieves a Gold-rating by the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool and is GREENGUARD certified for its environmental attributes. The E20 also meets the high energy efficiency criteria for Energy Star 5.0 and features an 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply.Pricing and Availability2
The ThinkStation E20 workstation will be available in mid-February with models starting at approximately $599. The workstation will be sold through Lenovo business partners and www.lenovo.com. For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to Lenovo RSS feeds or follow Lenovo on Twitter and Facebook.
Engadget has mention that ASUS has just launched their new G73JH-X1 17.3 inch gaming laptop in the US market via Newegg.
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Price: $1429.99
Google has long had an ambition to allow all websites to load just as fast as turning a page in a book. Instead of waiting around for the government to sort out the internet speeds Google has taken it upon themselves and they will now work on a fibre network.
Well, believe it or not, soon we might all be connecting to the Internet at a speed faster than what we have right now, specifically at 1 gigabyte per second speed. That is if Google succeeds with its planned experiment that will test a better and faster ultra-high speed broadband Internet access.
Google is planning to roll this out to around 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 households in the United States. And the plan is to offer the Internet service at a very competitive price.
Specifically, what Google wants to achieve from this experiment is to find out what can be done with a faster Internet connection specifically by developers, share key lessons on what they are going to learn about building fiber networks and manage a network built on an open policy.
Right now, Google is currently asking some U.S. municipalities for information through a Request for Information (RFI) to determine where they can build the Google fiber-to-home networks.
To learn more about this experimental project, be sure to watch the attached YouTube video. It might actually help you prepare for Google’s world domination.
