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HTC Touch HD Vs iPhone 3G in pics

2008-10-07T23:56:00.000-07:00

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Touch screen phone

2008-10-07T23:51:00.000-07:00

Nokia has finally released its first ever Touchscreen Phone - the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic aka “Tube”.It is a music phone with 3.2-inch touchscreen display and 3.2 megapixel camera.It has the latest version of Nokia’s Symbian operating system, S60 5th Edition or “S60 Touch”.It has features like 3G,Wi-Fi , Bluetooth,GPS,microUSB..etc.It is a highly anticipated phone as the Nokia is brand of people and it is a first touchscreen phone from Nokia.Also the prices of iPhone 3G has deterred plans of many in India to buy the iPhone and they are waiting with some hope from Nokia to fulfil their dreams of using a “good” touchscreen phone.

t’s features/specs are:
* 3G,Wi-Fi and GPS(aGPS)
* 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen with 16M colors, 640 x 360 pixels, 16 million colors,Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
* Li-Ion 1320 mAh(BL-5J) battery with Up to 8 h 45 min talk-time
* 3.2 megapixel camera with Zeiss optics, dual LED flash, 30 fps video capture
* Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 (microUSB port)
* Stereo speakers
* Finger and stylus UI control
* Proximity sensor for auto turn-off to save battery life and avoid inadvertent touches
* 109 gm weight
* Available in black, red and blue colors
* microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB, 8GB included
- 81 MB internal memory
- 128 MB SDRAM memory
- ARM 11 369 MHz CPU
* Symbian OS v9.4, S60 5th edition

Compaq Presario V3700 laptop

2008-10-07T23:48:00.001-07:00

Compaq Presario V3700 is a cool 14.1-inch mobile laptop with only 2.5kg weight.It has the Intel Centrino Duo processor technology with Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 processor .It has enough large hard drive for your data(250GB) and is equiped with all necessary I/O ports.
It’s detailed specs are:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5550,1.83 GHz , 2 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB
2GB DDR2 667 MHz Standard memory (up to 4GB)
250GB SATA hard disk drive
SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
High speed 56K modem
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Bluetooth®
3 USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-11, RJ-45, TV-Out (S-video), Expansion Port 3, Headphone out, Microphone in, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Consumer IR, AC adapter
14.1-inch WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display(1280×800)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 graphcs card with Up to 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Altec Lansing® speakers
65W AC Power Adapter
Windows Vista Home Basic
2.50 kg Weight

Samsung i7110 specs of the symbian S60 smartphone from samsung

2008-10-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

The upcoming Samsung i7110 - Symbian S60 smartphone from Samsung with 5MP camera .It will have enhanced multimedia capabilities powered by the latest Symbian S60 UI with FP2.
Samsung i7110 will feature:

Latest Symbian S60 UI with FP2
Quad-band GSM
3G with HSDPA
Optical joystick navigation
2.6-inch 16M color display
Accelerometer for auto screen rotation
5 megapixel video camera with dual LED flash
VGA@30fps video recording
Slow motion and high-speed QVGA recording
Wi-Fi with DLNA
DivX and XviD video support
GPS receiver with A-GPS
FM radio and FM transmitter

Toshiba E105 laptop

2008-10-07T23:40:00.000-07:00

The new Toshiba E105 is a 14.1-inch display screen laptop at an affordable price.It is a Satellite Laptop with Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology.It is high on specs but still an ultraportable with 2.49 kg weight.
It’s detailed specs are:

Processor - Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile ,2.26GHz ,3MB L2 cache ,1066MHz System Bus
Display - 14.1-inch WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen with TruBrite technology (1280 x 800)
System Memory (RAM) - 4GB PC6400 DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive - 320GB SATA
Optical Drive - Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Graphics - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Video Memory - 128MB dedicated , up to 1342MB shared
Built-in Webcam - Yes
Modem - No
Networking - Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Networking - Wireless-802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth-Yes
Speakers - Built-in stereo
USB 2.0 Ports - 2
Weight - 2.5 kg
Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1

compaq Presario CQ40-100 NoteBook PC Series

2008-09-25T06:36:00.001-07:00

Compaq’s new Presario CQ40-100 Notebook PC series is a 14-inch display laptop with good mobility ,Style and Features at an affordable price tag.The models in this series are:

Compaq Presario CQ40-108TU (FU667PA)
Compaq Presario CQ40-133TU (FW554PA)
Compaq Presario CQ40-144TU (FZ736PA)
Compaq Presario CQ40-145TU (FZ737PA)

The series has following specifications:
Processor type
CQ40-133TU: Intel Celeron Processor 575,2.0 GHz, 1 M Cache, 667 MHz FSB
CQ40-144TU / CQ40-145TU: Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T5800,2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
CQ40-108TU: Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor T3200,2.0 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB
Standard memory
CQ40-108TU / CQ40-133TU: 1GB DDR2 667MHz (up to 8GB)
CQ40-144TU / CQ40-145TU: 2GB DDR2 667MHz (up to 8GB)
hard disk
CQ40-108TU / CQ40-144TU / CQ40-133TU: 160GB SATA
CQ40-145TU: 250GB SATA
Optical drive
SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Network Features
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g,Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN,High speed 56K modem,Bluetooth
Display
14.1-inch Diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
Graphics card
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Speakers and microphone
Altec Lansing® speakers
Power supply type
65W AC Power Adapter
Weight
2.31 kg
Operating system
CQ40-145TU: Windows Vista Home Basic
CQ40-108TU / CQ40-144TU / CQ40-133TU: FreeDOS

HP Pavilion dv2910TX verve Edition Entertainment NoteBook PC

2008-09-25T06:32:00.000-07:00

The new HP Pavilion dv2910TX Verve Edition Entertainment Notebook PC (FQ366PA) is a
HP Pavilion dv2900 series multimedia laptop with 14.1-inch display screen and NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics card.It has glossy enigmatic look and latest technology inside.

It’s specifications/features are:

Processor type
- Intel Centrino processor technology
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5750 ,2.0 GHz , Level 2 cache 2 MB, 667 MHz Bus speed
Standard memory
- 3GB DDR2 667MHz (up to 4GB)
hard disk
- 320GB SATA
Optical drive
- SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Network Features
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection,Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN,High speed 56K modem,Bluetooth
Display
- 14.1-inch Diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) High-Definition BrightView Widescreen Display
Graphics card
- NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS with 128MB dedicated memory
Speakers and microphone
- Altec Lansing® speakers,Webcam
Power supply type
- 90W AC Power Adapter
Weight
- 2.54 kg
Operating system
- Windows Vista Home Premium

G1-HTC Google Android Phone

2008-09-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

The first mobile phone based on Google’s Android platform has been launched in U.S..It is an HTC phone with Googl Android O.S..Google is known for its innovative and smart ideas and that is why this phone is highly anticipated one after the iPhone 3G.It has most of the things owned by Google , like quick GMail feature,Youtube videos,Google Maps,..etc.

Its specifications are:

Operating System
- Google Android OS
Display
- TFT touchscreen
- 65K colors
- 320 x 480 pixels
- 3.2 inches
Full QWERTY keyboard
Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
Network/Data
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- 3G -HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps
- aGPS
- GPRS
- EDGE
- miniUSB
- Bluetooth 2.0
Camera
- 3.15 MP
- 2048×1536 pixels
Storage
- 1GB MicroSD card preinstalled,Supports 8GB MicroSD.
Battery
- Standard battery, Li-Ion 1150 mAh
- Up to 406 hours Stand-by
- Up to 5 hours 20 min Talk time
Well in the starting reviews it has come out that the first Google Android Phone is not as good as the iPhone 3G but is a good Phone in design,features,ergonomics,price and above all with the Google Android O.S..

Nokia E72 and E75 QWERTY Mobile phones

2008-09-25T06:21:00.000-07:00

The E72 would be a QWERTY keyboard slider phone and the E75 will be a QWERTY candybar phone.Both are expected to be announced officialy during 3GSM expo in February 2009.

Sony VAIO TT ultra-portable laptop with Blu-Ray and SSD

2008-09-25T06:11:00.000-07:00

Sony has announced its new Sony VAIO TT laptop - the lightest ultra-portable laptop with Blu-ray and SSD.It is a 11.1-inch display laptop with LED-backlit 16:9 LCD panel,Blu-ray drive, 256GB SSD option and appealing looks and design .It weighs only 1.3kg.

It’s VGN-TT190UBX model’s detailed specs are:

Price:It’s price starts from $2000 and is up to $2750 with 256GB SSD.

HTC Touch HD- The real iPhone 3G Killer

2008-09-21T23:30:00.000-07:00

Intel's Upcoming Processors-CPU

2008-09-21T23:28:00.000-07:00

Intel’s earliest Upcoming Processors-CPUare:

Intel Core i7
- Intel Core i7-965
- Intel Core i7-940
- Intel Core i7-920
Intel Q8300
Intel E7500
Intel E5300
Intel E1500

4GB Apple ipod nano 4G

2008-09-21T23:23:00.000-07:00

The unannounced 4GB Apple iPod nano 4G is in the stores in Europe,Canada, and U.S..In which other countries it will be made available is not known yet but the Apple representative confirmed the existence of the 4GB ipod nano 4G and told that “limited number of 4GB iPod Nanos for some international markets.”

HTC Releases HTC Touch HD

2008-09-16T00:17:00.000-07:00

HTC has officially released its new "HTC Touch HD" mobile phone's spec and pics . It has 3.8 inch wide, WVGA(480 x 800 pixel) TFT -LCD Display Screen, Vibrant TouchFLOTM 3D user interface, ultrafast 3.5G Technology,5 mega pixel camera and google maps

HTC Touch 3G-New Mobile Phone from HTC

2008-09-16T00:04:00.001-07:00

HTC has Launched its new "HTC Touch 3G" mobile phone which they claim has wireless download speeds upto 18 times faster than standard 3G.Its specifications are

HTC TouchFLO
3.2 MP camera
Qualcomm MSM 7225 528MHZ Processor
2.8-inch QVGA Display Screen
Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR
256 MB Flash memory and 192Mb RAM ,MicroSD card
3G ,HSDPA 7.2Mbps ,a GPS
wireless 802.11b/g
1100 mAh Battery with around 6hrs talk time
Windows mobile 6.0 professional
96g weight
USB 2.0 high speed

Sony VAIO NS and VAIO CS series -Affordable price Laptops with Blu-Ray

2008-09-14T00:11:00.000-07:00

Sony has introduced a pair of the latest expensive blu-ray capable laptops series sony VAIO NS and VAIO CS. The Sony VAIO NS will replace the VAIO NR series and Sony VAIO CS will replace the VAIO CR series. the Sony VAIO NS series has 15.4 Inch Widescreen LCD display with XBRITE-ECO Technology ,Intel core2 Duo Processor T5800 processor and Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD.It has 4GB RAM and 250GB HardDisk and Built-in Camera and Microphone.

HTC touch viva(opal)

2008-09-14T00:03:00.000-07:00

HTC Touch Opal is HTC Touch viva. It has the Ti OMAP 200Mhz Processor 2.8-inch ,240 x 320 pixel Touch screen of the Original HTC Touch. It also features microSD card , 2MP Camera,BlueTooth 2.0 , Wi-Fi, and opera Browser.

Microsoft Blue Track Mouse-say Good bye to the Laser ,Optical Mouse

2008-09-12T06:36:00.000-07:00

Microsoft's has Developed Blue Track Technology which surpasses optical and Laser to track on virtually any Surface.
The Microsoft has announced the new mouse based on this revolutionary Microsoft Blue Track Technology. This Technology mice will works on more places than ever before, including on granitetops , carpets-even on a wood table or a rough,unfurnished parkbench. The two mice announced by microsoft, that are based in this revolutionary Microsoft Blue Track Technology are

Microsoft Explorer Mouse (Revised)
Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse

Sony Ericsson G705 mobile phone official now

2008-09-12T06:25:00.000-07:00

The Highly anticipated phone for the mobile users -Sony Ericsson G705 has been announced officially now.It is a slider phone with 3G.IT has 2.4 inch Display and 3.2 MP camera that can capture video and upload directly on youtube. It also features automatic screen rotation with accelerometer,Wi-Fi , FM radio,1GB included M2 memory.

Breaking News:New way to test age of glass in wine bottles

2008-09-11T08:13:00.000-07:00

A new method tests the age of the glass in wine bottles. X-rays emitted when the bottles are placed under ion beams produced by a particle accelerator are analysed.

Acer Aspire one Netbook with 3G at some Extra Price

2008-09-10T07:33:00.000-07:00

From Coming November Acer Aspire One with come with 3G at some extra price then the without 3G Netbook.The Integrated 3G will cost around Rs.4,200 extra and hence the NetBook with 3G in comparison to the Standard Acer Aspire one.Hopefully they will make a deal with some 3G provider and provide subsidy to the buyers. Dell,HP,MSI are also expected to follow the suite for their NetBooks.

Pinnacle PCTV HD mini stick USB tuner-watch HDTV on computer

2008-09-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

Pinnacle Systems has Launched the new PCTV HD mini Stick USB which act as HDTV tuners for computers.you can watch HDTV on computer with this, its spec are
TV Standards

ATSC(HDTV upto 1080i,SDTV)
clearQAM(HDTV upto 1080i,SDTV)

Inputs

TV/FM antenna input

Recording Formats

MPEG 1/2
DIVX

System Requirements

Windows vista or windows XP
Intel pentium4 2.8GHz,pentiumM 1.7GHz,
Ram:Windows XP-512MB,windows vista-1GB
free USB 2.0 port
HardDrive with minimum 1Gb free space

Sony to Launch Slimmer PS2 in India

2008-09-09T00:07:00.000-07:00

Sony will Introduce a Slimmer and more sleeker version of the PS2 in Indian and European markets within few months.The new System include a Build-in power supply which will make its debut During Diwali this year. Sony will also bring its play Station Network to india by the End of this year.

HP EliteBook 6930p sets 24-hours Battery backup-life Record

2008-09-08T23:52:00.000-07:00

HP EliteBook 6930p sets 24 hours battery Backup life record beating the DELL laptop's 19-hours Record.
This is a Special version of the HP EliteBook 6930p laptops with the special 12-cell "Ultra Capacity battery", 14.1-inch LED,new Intel's 80GB SSD,and new firmware and Graphics Drivers.

Nokia "tube" 5800-the Touch Screen Phone

2008-09-08T23:36:00.000-07:00

Nokia's first touch Screen mobile phone Nokia 5800 Xpress Music"tube" is coming next month by 8th august 2008.the main reason for its anticipation are

It's a phone from Nokia and also the first touch screen mobile phone from nokia.
The Apple Iphone 3G is overpriced and so the heartbroken guys are waiting for the next Dream phone

The Nokia "tube" will feature:

Bluetooth 2.0
Wi-Fi
GPS
3.2 inch Touch Screen Display with 16Million Colours
3.2 Megapixel Camera with Auto focus
Quad-Band GSM/EDGE radio
TV-out port
104g
3.5mm headphone jack
3G UMTS/HSDPA
140MB on board storage

HP announces new Disk-Based Backup Systems with data Deduplication Technology

2008-09-08T22:28:00.000-07:00

HP has recently announced new Disk-Based Backup systems with Data Deduplication technology that increases disk utilization by up to 50 times to deliver scalable solutions that reduce storage cost and protect business critical data.
HP provides 2 distinct methods of Data Deduplication to address the demands of customers of different size.For small and Mid-size (SMB) customers, Hp has integrated this Functionality which is easy to Deploy and simple to manage into the HP storage works D2D backup systems.
The first five customers to order HP storage works D2D 2500 backup systems will receive Hp storage works Ultrium 448 tape drive valued at 60,000 baht free of charge. the promotion for HP storage works RDX is available until 31 october 2008

Review : HP TouchSmart PC

2008-09-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

HP has build a solid , well put together PC that is essentially a 22-inch touch sensitive LCD Screen(with a maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050) with the computer bits CPU, motherboard , DVD drive etc hidden in an all-in-one design.
The Focal point of the Touch Smart is the Touch-Sensitive Screen where u can use ur fingers to navigate through the computer softwares. after the usage u may find some fingerprints on the glass surface . so luckily , the Touch Smart comes with a cleaning cloth.The Hp comes with a Wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.using Windows media centre Software u can store plenty of TV programs on a 500GB HardDisk.

Compaq Presario A900 Series laptop-prec ,spec

2008-09-08T08:14:00.000-07:00

The new Compaq Presario A900 series laptop puts power computing within ur Budget.It has 17.1 inch TFT display with bright view technology
and the latest Intel Pentium dual core processor. its more spec detail's are

Intel Pentium Dual coreT2390 1.86hz processor
2GB memory
intel 945 Gm chipset motherboard
160GB harddisk
DVD writer
Intel GMA X3100 Graphics card
Windows Vista Home premium
Weight 3kg
10/100 LAN,Bluetooth
5-in-one card reader
webcam
17.1-inch transflective TFT Wide Screen Display(1,440,900)

LG PRADA II - 3G mobile phone with slide out QWERTY keyboard

2008-09-08T08:04:00.000-07:00

LG PRADA II is a 3G mobile phone with slide out QWERTY keyboard.It will compete with Iphone3G , HTC touch pro,Diamond ,Samsung Xperia X1. it's detailed spec's are

Quad band GSM/EDGE, dual- band HSDPA (850Mhz/2100Mhz)
950mAh battery
250*400 3inch Screen
5 megapixel autofocus camera with flash and VGA recording
Bluetooth 2.1
Wi-Fi b,g
Motion sensor
FM radio
Infineon MP-EH +M180 Chipset
104.5*54*16.8mm

Upcoming Phones from Samsung

2008-09-08T07:56:00.000-07:00

Samsung M3510 Beat
Samsung B2700
Samsung M200
Samsung B210
Samsung D980
Samsung S7330
Samsung P180
Samsung M150
Samsung B130
Samsung E215
Samsung B510
Samsung B300

Upcoming Laptops of Sony Vaio- FW and SR series

2008-09-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

The Sony Vaio FW and SR series are the next upcoming laptops series from sony.
The 16inch FW and 13.3 inch SR are still alive, indicating model designations VGN-FW140EH and
VGN-SR140EB.

Samsung mulls SanDisk Buy;toshiba shares fall

2008-09-06T00:53:00.000-07:00

Samsung Electronics Co.. world's top maker of memory chips, said it may buy flash memory maker SanDisk , which is valued at $3.2 billion , in a deal that could reshape a struggling industry.
Acquistion of SanDisk would increase Samsungs Market Share, when prices for flash memory used in digital cam and cellphones may fall sharply. the deal would also reduce Samsungs licensing cost by assuming control of SanDisk's popular technology.

DELL may shrink its network of factories

2008-09-06T00:42:00.000-07:00

DELL Inc is trying to sell computer factories around the world in efforts to cut cost and improve profitability. in recent years DELL has approached contract computer manufacturers with offers to sell the plants.
At the end of last month DELL disappointed its investors by reporting a 17% fall in quarterly profit even though its sales increased by 11%. DELL blamed the profit drop mainly on being too aggressive in price cutting to gain market share in some regions of world.

NETtime 100% certified on google chrome browser

2008-09-06T00:10:00.000-07:00

NETtime solutions has announced today that its software NETtime is 100% certified to work with google's new chrome browser.
Internal test reveals that NETtime has full compatibility with new google chrome and also error free on all functions and operations.NETtime shows rendering improvement of 12%over internet explorer and 23% improvement over firefox.
the result of preliminary rounds of test with chrome reinforces NETtime versatility:it can work on any operating system, any browser and any environment.

Vodafone to Resell Dell's Netbook

2008-09-05T07:48:00.000-07:00

Dell's new netbook Inspiron mini 9, will be sold with build -in mobile broadband by vodafone.
Dell's entry in the netbook space weights in at just over 1 kilogram, and has an 8.9 inch LED display.
vodafone will start selling the mini 9 later this month, but didnt mention countries it will offer.
vodafone will announce the price later. vodafone will go on sale with a starting price of euro269.

vodafone to buy majority of Australia's crazy john's

2008-09-05T07:36:00.000-07:00

Vodafone group , the worlds largest wireless compnay has agreed to buy a majority stake in Australian mobile -phone retailer crazy-john's to bolster handset sales n expand outside europe.
the deal makes vodafone more than 120 stores across australia. vodafone has expaned in the markets with acquistions in turkey n india. vodafone has 252 million customers at the end of 2007, with 106 million in europe,middle east asia and africa.

Airtel,HP to connect more Indians

2008-09-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

Bharti Airtel has announced that it has join hand with Hp to promote Broadband and PC penetration in the country. under the partnership deal as listed airtel will provide broadband connections at discounted entry cost with every HP and compaq notebooks and desktops.
under the deal airtel is offering customers buying any HP compaq Notebooks an airtel broadband connection at extremely consumer-friendly terms that include zero security deposit, installation fee, wi-fi connections and discounts on broadband rental upto 14months.

sony recalls nearly 5,00,000PCs worldwide

2008-09-05T07:02:00.000-07:00

shares in sony plunged 2day after the company was forced to recall hundreds of thousands of vaio laptops since it was reported that some models caught fire n injured the owners.
shares in sony reduced by 4% and it is considered to be the largest fall in almost 3yrs , following the sudden recall of 4,38,000 PCs worldwide.
In 2006 it was forced to recall 10m lithium ion batteries ,since it created fear that it could overheat n get fire.sony had announced that it would provide a free repair in 48 countries including the U.K and U.S .
Analyst have speculated that this could a big loss to sony's earnings. The firm's share have dropped to 4.2% in Tokyo today.

Upcoming Samsung Pocket PC with Mouse Pointer?

2008-09-04T07:26:00.000-07:00

Our pal at DinarSoft spotted the following Samsung Pocket PC phone at GITEX this week. In addition to the standard fare, the device appears to have a navigable mouse pointer controlled by some scroller mechanism underneath the screen (and presumably embedded in the d-pad).

I have to admit, this is kind of cool. There's been times when I don't want to pull out the stylus, and I find touching the screen cumbersome in Pocket PC -- the mouse pointer would be a perfect compromise. I know the hx4700 had a mouse pointer-esque technology, but this one seems a lot more convenient than having to use the hx4700 touchpad.

Sony unveils latest Cybershots, Vaios and Handycams

2008-09-04T07:22:00.001-07:00

Sony hosted a product showcase at Carriageworks in Sydney's innner west yesterday, with the latest Handycam camcorders, Vaio notebooks and Cyber-shot digital cameras on display.

The latest line-up of Sony Handycams, featuring four high-definition and nine standard-def models.

Canon unveils PIXMA mini320 compact photo printer

2008-09-04T06:58:00.000-07:00

Canon introduced the PIXMA mini320 Compact Photo Printer, expanding its high-quality compact photo printer line. The Canon PIXMA mini320 happens to be the company’s first photo printer to be able to print photo lab-quality images up to 5 inches x 7 inches.

Another great feature of the Canon PIXMA mini320 Compact Photo Printer is that it sports a bright, high-definition 2.5-inch LCD screen with wide viewing angles. Besides, the Easy-Scroll Wheel interface enables consumers to navigate through menus and images in a speedy manner.

The inkjet-based PIXMA mini320 printer has a maximum resolution of 9600×2400 colour dpi for vibrant color printouts of a borderless 4 x 6 inch photo lab-quality print in approximately 40 seconds and a borderless 5 x 7 inch photo in approximately 52 seconds.

Additionally, users are also able to print photos from compatible memory cards, digital cameras or camcorders, Bluetooth devices or compatible camera phones. Carrying this printer around is quite a breeze, as it has a retractable handle and features a user-friendly fold-up design. Also, an optional battery LK-61 is available for portable printing from almost any location. This battery costs an additional $ 79.99.

Yet another amazing feature of the Canon PIXMA mini320 Compact Photo Printer is that you won’t have to wait for a long time to get it started up. This printer features the new Canon Quick Start technology that starts up the user interface in a few seconds.

The PIXMA mini320 Printer also employs the company’s ChromaLife100 system together with FINE print head technology for long-lasting photo prints. In fact, the company claims that if you uses genuine Canon photo papers and dye inks, prints can last for up to 100 years without fading. The Canon PIXMA mini320 Compact Photo Printer carries an estimated retail selling price of $179.99.

Breaking News : Google launches new Browser-Google Chrome

2008-09-04T06:46:00.000-07:00

Google's new Chrome browser sets a new standard for the Web as an application platform

I was as blindsided by Google Chrome as everyone else, but there's no denying that its release was a momentous occasion. Chrome is more than just a browser; it represents Google's latest entry in the ongoing discussion of standards and best practices for the Web as an application platform. As such, it may be the company's most important offering since Gears.

"From my perspective, Google Chrome and Gears are entering the Web from two directions," says Google's Adam Goodman in Scott McCloud's comic-strip introduction to Chrome. "The [Chrome] browser project is an effort to make the Web better for users. The Gears team wants to make the Web better for developers."

Lucky for us, Google Chrome ships with all of the functionality of the Gears plug-in for Firefox and Internet Explorer already baked in. But I don't agree that users are the only beneficiaries of the other effort that's gone into Chrome. There's a lot going on beneath the hood of the new browser that should interest developers, too.

Roaring engines
For starters, Google's decision to use the WebKit HTML rendering engine may not be surprising, but it's still significant. WebKit, an improved version of the open source KHTML project, is the rendering engine used by Apple for its Safari browser. It's also the engine found in both Apple's iPhone and Google Android, arguably the two most important mobile Web platforms today.

That means Google Chrome isn't yet another browser to support, as my pal Paul Venezia suggests. Rather, it's one more vote in favor of making WebKit a primary target for new Web development projects. It only makes sense to test against the engine that's available on the widest range of platforms and devices.

And popularity isn't the only reason why WebKit was a good choice. Current WebKit builds are very fast. As a result, pages generally pop up more quickly in Chrome than in Firefox 3. More importantly, WebKit leads the pack in Web standards compliance (with Opera a close second). The more developers get on board with writing fully standards-compliant code, free of undocumented tricks and browser-specific hacks, the better it will be for everyone.

Chrome raises the bar in other ways, as well. Its V8 code execution engine beats Firefox's forthcoming TraceMonkey to the punch by offering a just-in-time native compilation engine for JavaScript. That means it runs Web applications at blazing speeds. But V8 is also a proper virtual machine environment; it's designed to handle multiple execution threads and memory management better than any other JavaScript implementation to date. For developers, these efforts further cement JavaScript's position as a legitimate application development platform, rather than a toy language for one-off scripting.

From specs to prototype
I wholeheartedly recommend reading the introductory comic strip for more insight into how Google rebuilt the browser from the ground up. Everything, from the browser security model to how plug-ins are managed, has been crafted with the utmost care. Google Chrome really is the next step in the ongoing project to create the ultimate client for the Web application platform.

To understand what I mean by that, think of the drafting of Web standards as the requirements-gathering phase of Web browser development. The various specifications describe the type of documents that the browser will be expected to parse and how it should deal with them when it receives them. With Chrome, Google has taken the next step. It has offered us its own vision of what a reference implementation of the browser should look like -- not just how it should render pages, but how each module of the application should operate and interoperate.

Mind you, we don't have to just take Google's word for it. For example, I still think this fixation on JavaScript might be a little bit unhealthy. But that's fine. Because Chrome is open source, we're free to take the ideas -- and even the code -- that we want, and leave the rest. Or we can add the parts that are missing: an ad blocker, for example.

Google doesn't need Chrome to be a "Firefox-killer," or to become the dominant browser on the market. The important thing is that Chrome will keep us talking -- and in so doing, as Google is so fond of saying, it will help to push the Web forward. It's high time that we developed new standards and practices for today's Web. In that discussion, Google now clearly sits at the head of the table.

Vodafone to Offer Apple’s iPhone in Ten Markets

2008-09-04T06:43:00.001-07:00

Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of its markets around the globe. Later this year, Vodafone customers in Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey will be able to purchase the iPhone for use on the Vodafone network.

Microsoft to Incorporate Touch Screen Technology Into Upcoming OS

2008-09-01T21:40:00.000-07:00

The technology, which will be built into the Windows operating system to be launched in 2010, will let people use their fingers to manipulate its software on the screen.

The technology is expected to drive a whole new class of personal computers in the next few years, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Microsoft, which demonstrated the technology at D: All Things Digital conference in Carlsbad, Calif., showed how a person can draw images using fingers. Microsoft was tight lipped about other features of its next generation operating system, informally being called Windows 7.

Earlier this month Microsoft showcased its prototype of a 4X6 foot digital whiteboard that reacts to the human touch to demonstrate the multi-touch technology.

During a presentation at Microsoft’s CEO Summit, Bill Gates said “All the surfaces, horizontal surfaces, vertical surfaces, will eventually have an inexpensive screen display capability and software that sees what you’re doing.”

Intel lists new low-cost processors

2008-09-01T21:32:00.000-07:00

Intel updated its processor pricing list with low-cost quad-core and Core 2 Duo desktop processors. A new Celeron D model was also listed.

Intel lists the Q8200 at $224, one of the least expensive quad-core chips that the company now offers. The venerable Q6600 is the only Core 2 Quad that is less expensive.

The 45-nanometer processor has a core clock speed of 2.33GHz and 4MB of cache memory. This is a relatively small amount of cache memory as most Intel desktop quads offered now come with 6MB, 8MB, or 12MB of cache memory. Generally, the more cache memory the better the performance.

The chip has a front-side bus speed of 1333 MHz. The front-side bus carries data between the processor and other silicon.

Intel also shows a new E series Core 2 Duo processor. The E5200 is priced at $84, the lowest-cost Core 2 Duo chip on the list. It has a core clock speed of 2.5GHz, 2MB of cache memory, and an 800MHz front-side bus.

Intel also lists a new Celeron D processor for $53. The 450 slots in above the current 440. The 450 runs at 2.2GHz, has 512K of cache memory, and an 800MHz front-side bus.

Virus Infects Space Station Laptops (Again)

2008-09-01T20:58:00.000-07:00

Viruses intended to steal passwords and send them to a remote server infected laptops in the Space Station in July, NASA confirmed Tuesday.

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And according to NASA, this wasn't the first infection.

"This is not the first time we have had a worm or a virus," NASA spokesman Kelly Humphries said. "It's not a frequent occurrence, but this isn't the first time."

That suggests that even in the future where space travel becomes an experience to complain about, rather than get dressed up for, computer viruses will still be tagging along uninvited.

NASA downplayed the news, calling the virus mainly a "nuisance" that was on non-critical space station laptops used for things like e-mail and nutritional experiments.

NASA and its partners in the space station are now trying to figure out how the virus made it onboard and how to prevent that in the future, according to Humphries.

NASA declined to name the virus, but SpaceRef.com, which broke the story, reported that the worm was W32.Gammima.AG worm -- a worm first detected in August 2007 that installs software that steals credentials for online games.

The virus did make it onto more than one laptop -- suggesting that it spread via some sort of intranet on the space station or via a thumb drive.

Humphries did not know when the laptops entered the space station or what country bought them, though he did indicate that the hardened equipment on the space station was typically purchased by Russia or the United States.

The International Space Station has no direct internet access, but astronauts can send and receive mail though a KU band data link also used for data and video transfer, according to Humphries.

That means the space station laptops are not connected to the net, according to Humphries.

"Everything is scanned before it goes up, so it's an indirect connection," Humphries said.

As for whether mission critical systems are connected to the same network as these kinds of laptops? "I don't know and even if I did, I wouldn't be able to tell you for IT security reasons," Humphries said.

Panasonic's 150-inch Life Wall TV going production in 2009

2008-08-31T23:28:00.000-07:00

Although it's impossible to tell without another object in the display box, that's Panasonic's 150-inch TV up there -- here at IFA, intimidating its neighbors. Now get this: this massive plasma sporting a 2,160 X 4,096-pixel (4 times 1080p) Advanced HD display will hit the assembly lines just as soon as Panny's newest factory comes on-line in the May 2009 timeframe. At the moment, the single 150-inch sheet of glass is hand-made and fitted into four of these behemoths currently touring the world. That means 150-inches of goodness could be yours before the year is up. College shmollege, this is quad HD!

Samsung's new NV line of fashionable cameras

2008-08-31T23:16:00.000-07:00

It looks like the design department at Samsung has been working some overtime lately. Barely a week after they busted out that sexy line of Ultra Edition phonage, they're adding a new "NV" line of functional yet fashionable digital cameras to their portfolio. The three cameras, the NV3, NV7 and NV10 are looking sharp, sporting black aluminum and 2.5-inch LCDs, but there's plenty going on under the hood. The real headliner is the NV7 (pictured), with optical image stabilisation and a 7x optical zoom, yet measuring a mere 0.8-inches thick. We're guessing they didn't include the lens in the measurement, but it's slim all the same. Both the NV7 and NV10 have an interesting "touch pad" row of buttons along the sides of the LCD to provide quicker access to menu options. All three cameras feature Samsung's Advanced Shake Reduction feature, but the NV7 is the only one to augment that with optical. The NV10 takes the megapixel cake, at a cool 10, and it's tied with the NV3 for slimness at 0.7-inches, but its 5x optical zoom is a bit more mundane. For sheer pocketability and versatility, the NV3 features a 7 megapixel CCD, 3x zoom and PMP functions, much like its Digimax i6 predecessor. Sadly, Samsung isn't slashing prices with all those designers to feed, and the NV line retails at some fairly steep prices. The NV7 for $450, NV10 for $400 and the NV3 $350. All three should be available this Fall. Keep reading for pics of the NV3 and NV10.

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HP To Acquire Colubris Networks

2008-08-26T07:27:00.000-07:00

Colubris products provide wireless access, management, and security, as well as 802.11n capabilities. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) on Monday said it plans to acquire Colubris Networks to expand HP's wireless LAN portfolio and to gain a greater presence in several vertical markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

HP, which expects to complete the transaction by the end of October, said it would integrate Colubris' wireless technology into HP's ProCurve portfolio of switches and other networking products. Colubris products provide wireless access, management, and security, as well as 802.11n capabilities.

HP expects the acquisition to expand its reach into vertical markets, such as hospitality, transportation, health care, manufacturing, wireless service providers, and education.

"The acquisition of Colubris Networks will strengthen ProCurve's hardware, management platform and services, significantly improving the overall performance capabilities of both wired and wireless networks," Marius Haas, senior VP and general manager of ProCurve, said in a statement.

Cisco (NSDQ: CSCO) is the leader in the wireless LAN market. The networking company in May introduced Motion, its new brand for mobile and wireless technology, along with an appliance called the Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine. The appliance is designed to manage devices and applications across both wireless and wired networks.

HP and other networking vendors will have to catch Cisco in its ability to unify wired and wireless networks and run apps across them. The trend toward pervasive WLANs is expected to pick up steam later this year or in early 2009, following the ratification of the 802.11n standard, which boosts wireless broadband speeds to up to 300 Mbps.

The higher speed than current 802.11 standards is expected to serve as a catalyst for some companies to cut the wired connections that tether users to their desks. However, WLANs still face lingering concerns over reliability, suitability for Internet telephony, and complexity in managing mixed wireless and wired networks.

HP Closes $13.9 Billion EDS Acquisition

2008-08-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) said Tuesday that it has completed its $13.9 billion buyout of IT services giant Electronic Data Systems (NYSE: EDS).

"This is a historic day for HP and EDS and the clients we serve," said HP chairman and CEO Mark Hurd, in a statement.

Hurd said the combined companies now have "the capability to serve our clients--whatever their size, location or sector--with one of the most comprehensive and competitive portfolios in the industry."

The deal is the largest in the outsourcing sector's history, and the second largest in the IT industry overall. It's second only to HP's $19 billion buyout of computer maker Compaq in 2002.

The merger plan calls for HP to shift the outsourcing operations of its Technology Solutions Group to EDS, along with parts of its consulting and integration activities. EDS' operations will remain under the control of current CEO Ron Rittenmeyer, who will report to Hurd. Rittenmeyer will retain much of EDS' current management team.

In one stroke, the merger creates the world's second largest IT and business services company, next to IBM (NYSE: IBM). The combined services revenue for EDS and HP last year was, pro forma, $38 billion, compared to $54 billion for Big Blue.

HP's EDS unit now houses 210,000 employees, though that number will likely be reduced through layoffs and attrition that will likely occur in the wake of the deal's closure. EDS will maintain its headquarters in the Dallas area.

HP has struggled to grow its services business internally. Despite publicly stating its intention to become a leader in the outsourcing market and investing accordingly, the company often found itself in the position of also ran against competitors like IBM, Accenture and EDS itself when big deals were handed out.

Information technology can curb cost of care

2008-08-26T07:23:00.000-07:00

The column "Give Marylanders benefits of health information technology" (Commentary, Aug. 18) provides a real-world look at how our health care system can benefit by making better use of information technology.

While such innovations do require an upfront investment, the long-term benefits in money saved and, more important, in lives saved definitely make up for the initial costs.

According to a study by the Center for Patient Safety, an ongoing e-prescription pilot program prevented more than 700 potential drug errors (interactions and allergies) and saved approximately $630,000 in 2007 alone.

The American College of Cardiology advocated language included in a recent Medicare bill that will make e-prescribing a more common practice.

I am glad to see that members of the Baltimore community see the need for greater use of information technology in health care.

Through electronic medical records and other advances with health information technology, we can prevent errors, provide the latest evidence-based care and save lives.

Dr. Jack LewinWashington

The writer is CEO of the American College of Cardiology.

Red Hat, Fedora Servers Face Hack Attack

2008-08-26T07:20:00.001-07:00

A rare Linux security breach occurred when Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora project servers were compromised by an illegal intrusion. Red Hat advised Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora customers on how to determine if they had been affected. Red Hat security specialists say the Fedora package signing key was not breached.
Last week, Red Hat security specialists had a problem on their hands when they detected an illegal intrusion on the company's computer systems. The attack affected both the Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and the servers of the Fedora Project, a Linux-based operating system supported by Red Hat.

Servers were instantly taken offline. Red Hat issued an advisory to its customers, telling them how to check to see if they had been compromised and offering an updated version of the affected packages, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

"Security specialists and administrators have been working since [they discovered the attack] to analyze the intrusion and the extent of the compromise, as well as reinstall Fedora systems," said Paul W. Fields, Fedora's project leader. "We are using the requisite outages as an opportunity to do other upgrades for the sake of functionality as well as security."

T-Mobile's iPhone 3G Sales in Europe Hit 120,000

2008-08-26T07:17:00.000-07:00

T-Mobile has sold 120,000 of Apple, Inc.'s iPhone 3Gs in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. The sales in Europe were achieved despite distribution problems as the iPhone 3G was simultaneously released in 22 countries. Apple is also reported to have reached a deal with Mobile TeleSystems to distribute the iPhone 3G in Russia.
Apple's iPhone 3G is continuing its march around the globe with reports of 120,000 sold by T-Mobile in Europe, plus a deal for distribution in Russia.

In an interview Monday, the head of Deutsche Telekom told the German magazine Focus that its wireless arm, T-Mobile, has sold that number since it was made available on July 11. The sales figure was reached, said Hamid Akhavan, in spite of distribution problems.

Sony Ericsson Unveils The T700

2008-08-26T07:14:00.000-07:00

The latest phone on Sony Ericsson's list is the T700, a slim, stylish candybar aimed at the mainstream market.

“Become a real head turner with the T700” said Sven Totté, Head of Marketing for the design category at Sony Ericsson. “Sleek and shiny, the slim elegance of the T700 gives users a premium experience at a mid-range price point - perfect for the design conscious. Everyone who bought and adored the iconic T610 will be keen to get their hands on the new T700.”

T700's list of features includes:
- 2” TFT display
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- 3.2 megapixel camera – snap a great shot and share with your friends via your blog or web page
- High quality stereo speakers – share your music with friends
- High speed sharing – via the operator network or Bluetooth
- 512MB memory card memory in box – and even more to expand

The T700 will be available in selected markets starting in Q4 2008. Color options include Black on Silver, Black on Red and Shining Silver.

3G iPhone Too Slow? Blame The Carriers!

2008-08-26T07:05:00.001-07:00

According to a recent study conducted by Wired, the fault for the 3G iPhone's of speed falls on local mobile companies, which lack the appropriate 3G networks. The report reads:

"In our view, this data is a strong indicator that performance of the mobile carrier's network is affecting the iPhone 3G more than the handset itself."

"Altogether, this furthers our thesis that it's highly unlikely that Apple is going to wave a magic wand and say, '3G problems, be gone,' with a software update."

The study also points out that the European branch of T-Mobile had fastest 3G network, while the “slower than ever” award went to Australia and should be shared by local carriers Optus and Virgin.

The United Stated occupied a special position in the statistics: the most reports of “no 3G connection available”.

This is the latest study claiming to have found the cause of the 3G's sluggishness. Previously, researchers blamed this on either Infineon's use of bad hardware or on Apple's rush to launch the product, leaving it unfinished in the firmware department. .

Breaking News

2008-08-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

* Sony reveals Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 160GB PlayStation 3, starts shipping new 80GB model
* Sony intros wireless keypad attachment for the PS3
* AT&T adds LG Invision to Mobile TV lineup
* Sony gets official with PSP-3000
* Palm's Treo Pro gets official
* Video: HTC's Touch Diamond / Pro are multi-touch gods, just not how you'd think
* Apple replacing faulty MagSafe power adapters, too
* Apple admits to iPod nano smoking and sparks, will replace faulty devices
* BlackBerry Bold hits Rogers on August 21st, so get your thumbs worked-out
* Archos 5, 5g and 7 "internet media tablets" are here to slap your puny PMP upside the head

Sony spills more info and pics on upcoming laptops

2008-08-22T00:14:00.000-07:00

We got some more info today from a friendly tipster about Sony's upcoming and not-so-secretive summer laptop lineup. The FZ info we had for the most part, but it's nice to get a bit of confirmation that Sony is actually going with 2GB of RAM and Santa Rosa across the board for the Vista laptops, along with Blu-ray in the FZ11Z. The other goodness we've got here are the first pics of the 11.1-inch TZ series (shown above), some downright sexy ultraportables that are replacing the comparatively frumpy TX laptops. Sony is touting up to 9 hours of battery life, with 1GB of RAM and a 80GB hard drive in the TZ11MN/M, and 2GB / 100GB in the TZ11XN/B. Both laptops feature integrated cameras and microphones, just like the FZ series, and are running Vista Business on Core 2 Duo U7500 processors. Still no word on price, but the info we have has these hitting at least the UK in July.

Nokia N96

2008-08-22T00:09:00.000-07:00

Nokia N96 is most awaited smartphones of 2008. The Indian division of Nokia has presented the N96 during a recently-held event, saying that Indian users would be able to buy it starting September. The retail price of the new Nseries smartphone will be somewhere around RS.36,000 ($828). Nokia N96 internal memory is 16Gb can be further expanded to 24GB through an external card. The memory of N96 can store up to 18,000 songs, up to 20,000 images and up to 60 hours of video or 20 full length movies In India The N96 will come preloaded with the movie ‘Om Shanti Om’, 50 music videos, music tracks in Hindi and English and 3 N-Gage games with an unlimited license on for the 3rd edition of Asphalt Urban. It will also have 3 country Nokia Maps that include Singapore, UAE and of course India and a 3 month Navigation license for 8 Indian cities.