1.28.2012

Canon PowerShot S60

Canon PowerShot S60 for sale, no one expected. Most experts believed that the potential of the S-series cameras is fully implemented. But Canon has once again confirmed its reputation as the world-renowned creative company. So, let us greet Canon PowerShot S60. This camera should oust the leader in this category, Canon PowerShot S50.


Canon PowerShot S60
At this time the developers did not increase the number of megapixels sensor, and fundamentally altered the optics chamber to make it more wide. And changed the location of the controls, almost all of the buttons moved to the rear panel. Changed and he set the controls. Now the button «Play» and more responsible for the functions of "Shoot" and "View." Unlike the previous model in S60 on the screen is the zoom scale. Button for quick printing lets you print your photos or transfer them to your computer with one click. The joystick allows you to control the mode menu "Play" and "shooting" as well as manage your aperture and shutter speed. All changes take place in the menu box, pressing »Set» or «Func», which hides the menu from the screen. Like the previous model has a button «MF» for manual focusing. Also use this button, you can determine the distance to the subject matter and remove the marked photos in playback mode. I advise you to still pay attention to the excellent online organizer.


The new design S60 compares favorably with his predecessor's ergonomics. The camera has become more rounded in shape, become thinner. The changes undergone and the underside of the camera. Now open the battery cover does not interfere with a tripod. Significantly increase the capacity of the battery NB-2LH, the bundled, with 570 mAh, like the S50, 720 mAh, which leads to about 200 shots. Charging the battery NB-2LH 1 hour 20 minutes.


Given all completed technical and design solutions, Canon PowerShot S60 camera to take a leading place in the line of the S-series cameras by Canon.

Apple posted record earnings report for the first quarter of 2012

Thus, it is time to summarize. At least, the results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, and made with great pomp Corporation Apple, reporting record earnings of over $ 46 billion.


Apple опубликовала отчет о рекордных доходах на первый квартал 2012 года

As can be seen from the resulting numbers kupertinskaya team feels fine and is ready to conquer new heights: The company set a record, "generating a" in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 46.33 billion, of which 13.06 billion - net profit. In this last number is a whole half year profit of the company (if we talk about the profit for last year). Speaking of last year - for the same period of 2011 Apple was only 26.74 billion revenue ($ 6 billion and profit, respectively), which is less than half this year.


In general, for the first fiscal quarter of this year the company sold 15.4 million tablets iPad, 15,4 million media players and iPod 5.2 million, "Macs."


By the way, the amount realized "Mac" remarkably increased over the same period last year, when speak more accurately - as much as 26 percent, that does not comply with some traditional "flat" graphics market growth of stationary PCs. Even Apple TV content with record sales - 1.4 million consoles, it's no joke?


But the most significant increase, of course, has shown divisions in smartphones. Apple was able to realize for the first quarter of 2012 as much as 37 million "iPhones", but it's a 128 percent increase over the same period last year!


In other words, the giant apple surpassed in this respect, all the analysts' expectations (and perhaps even their own). Apple now confidently back on a solid leadership position, sending its main rival - the company Samsung - back to second place (Samsung, by the way, in the first quarter and has sold an impressive number of smart phones - 35 million, to be precise).


Thus, half (24.4 billion) of total revenue Apple received from sales of this phone, the iPhone and accessories. Indeed, Apple argues that the second quarter would be too "hot", not as much as the first, but still better than last year due to "some new devices" in the lines of the company's products ...

Tablet Announced LG Optimus Pad to support LTE

LG has officially unveiled tablet LG Optimus Pad LTE. Novelty is the Android-Gadget, which goes on sale first in South Korea.


The new tablet is equipped with a 8.9-inch touch screen, built on technology-based IPS, and having a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels. The heart device is a dual-core Qualcomm. Useful, though not outstanding, quality is the presence of two chambers: an 8-megapixel main and a 2-megapixel front. Weight is 479 grams tablet, and thickness - 9.34 mm.


The presence of the slot for microSD cards as well as HDMI-compatibility make Optimus Pad a good device for multimedia. Among additional functionality: Smart Movie Editor, Web Duet, SNS and On-Screen Phone. At the moment, as the operating system used by Honeycomb (3.2) and the end is not known whether provided an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich.


Cost of the new LG Optimus Pad LTE also remains to be clarified.

Samsung can not determine the date of presentation of the smartphone Galaxy S III


Less than a month in Barcelona will begin next Mobile World Congress (MWC 2012). In connection with this web started to appear some rumors, and one of them - the presentation of the third-generation flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S.

The line of Galaxy S is very popular. The second generation of smart phones was presented last year at this MWC. According to senior vice president of Samsung's marketing Yunghi Lee, the company is still considering the possible date of announcement of Galaxy S III.


Previously reported that third-generation line will be announced after the MWC, but before the summer. Nonetheless, new message from a representative of top management suggests that perhaps, Galaxy S III show in Barcelona. Note that, according to recent rumors, also slated for summer release of the new iPhone.


Last quarter, Samsung sold 36.5 million smartphones, and profits of the largest technology companies in the world for the quarter was a record 4.74 billion dollars, up 76% more than during the same period last year. Contrary to the opinions of many experts, the company announced its intention to bypass this year, Nokia and take first place in the world in mobile phone sales.

LG E400 Optimus L3 Black

Smooth smartphone from LG
LG E400 Optimus L3 Black

Description

Android 2.3, 3MP camera, 3.2 inch screen
LG Optimus L3 is a smartphone in a small format with a transparent screen. With Android 2.3, you are always connected to the fastest of knowledge and can quickly and easily download apps from Android Market, and stay updated on your social networks. In addition, Optimus L3 an intuitive interface and various multimedia features that make it extra easy to find out all you need. Available in several colors.
Android 2.3
This phone comes with Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread. This means faster browsing and managing applications. In addition, you can download more apps because they can also be saved to the card.
USB Modem Wifi hotspot
wherever you are, you can choose to use Optimus L3 as a modem or a WiFi hotspot. The mobile phone can share its 3G data connection directly to your PC via USB cable. You can also transform Optimus L3 to a wireless router and connect up to five Wi-Fi devices.
Multitouch
To zoom in with a simple pinch on both images, or when you browse the web pages.
Google Google
Google Goggles TM allows you to search the Web using pictures taken with your mobile. It is ideal for things that are not easy to describe with words such as book covers, movie posters, monuments, logos, artwork, corporate logos, products and barcodes. How great.
Specification

Category: Cellular phone
Manufacturer: LG
Released: Upcoming
Delivery time: Upcoming
Dimensions: 101.2 x 59.9 mm
Camera: 3 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
Flash: No.
3G: 900 / 2100
Wlan: Yes
Email: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory Card: MicroSD, up to 32GB
Stand-by (up to hours): 300
Talk time: 6.5
Shape: Touch
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
Turbo 3G (HSDPA): 3.6 Mbps
Operating Systems: Android OS
Media Player: Yes
Touchscreen: Yes
Screen Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels, 3.2 "
Integrated GPS Yes
Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP): Yes
Smartphone: Yes
FM Radio: Yes

QUMO Infinity - Android Multimedia Device

QUMO InfinityQUMO Infinity - a convenient, ultra content consumption tool pocket, which features the optimal balance between mobility and performance. Compact, convenient and easy QUMO Infinity has a capacitive touchscreen 7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 800x600 pixels, 8Gb internal memory, which can be increased by a microSD card up to 32Gb connectivity and Wi-Fi and 3G. Processor with a heavy-duty graphics AMLOGIC Mali 400 allows you to play most current 3D games. Among other characteristics of the device - 2 webcams, a light sensor and G-sensor, HDMI port, Bluetooth. In QUMO Infinity also pre-installed services Yandex - Search, Maps, Traffic jams, Mail, Market, Photos, Metro, Time and Weather. In the future we plan to update the firmware QUMO Infinity to Android 4.0!

1.22.2012

The company presented a prototype of Razer gaming tablet

As is known, now in Las Vegas is hosting an international exhibition CES 2012. The company Razer has brought her here a conceptual model of the tablet under the name Razer Project Fiona PC Gaming Tablet.


This device is specifically designed for hardcore fans of virtual games. According to the company Razer, the tablet is designed to provide gamers the opportunity to play in modern computer games anytime, anywhere.


Since the prototype was developed in collaboration with engineers from the company's Intel, it turned out pretty strong. In the prototype, installed Intel Core i7 processor of the third generation. This powerful "heart" of the performance closer to a full-featured tablet PCs and allow to state that produced the world's first tablet that can run resource intensive games.


Besides a large multi-touch screen device has a built-sensitive accelerometers and two game controller with high-precision analog joysticks. According to the manufacturer, during a game gamer hands will feel the impact of the weapon made shots and aftershocks of explosions.

Phone - the heart

Mobile phones have long ceased to be a device with a single function - "just call." Today they have become real mini-computers, they can even with a signal to the feeder for the fish to send to that time silent fed pets. Now mobile phones have reached and the senses. Striking example of this - a concept phone Heart Beat Phone Tracking your heart rate.



The phone's design Heart Beat Phone in the style of the human heart. He not only made in pink, but like the heart begins to pulsate at a time when you call. According to the designers, it gives the machine a bit soulless "humanity." When you are holding this gadget, it seems that this trembling heart.


It is noteworthy that the device trembles with the same rhythm, which at this time beating your real heart. The gadget monitors this parameter and passes it to the vibrator. Moreover, based on the analysis of heart rate Heart Beat Phone concludes your feelings to the person who is calling you.

Laptops with the three-dimensional image of LG

Ноутбуки с трехмерным изображением от LG
Not so long ago by LG Corporation received a statement stating that the company intends to introduce a new line of ultra-thin laptops that are equipped with the ability to support three-dimensional technology. Presentation to be held at the exhibition, taking place in the USA.


LG A540 and LG P535 is a device that will be shown by this exhibition, the data ultrabuki equipped with screen diagonal is 15.6 inches. The device is equipped with a P535 is very slim, so housing is typical for laptops belonging to a series of R. This gadget weighs about two pounds, which means that it is almost 30% lighter than comparable ultrabukov equipped with three-dimensional displays.


Equipped with new Intel Core i7 processors and graphics card from NVIDIA Series GT 555M. The only thing that has not yet aware of these updates, this is the price at which they will be sold.

MSI Wind Top AE2071: desktop "all in one" with a 20-inch touchscreen

Wind Top AE207MSI has expanded its line of desktop model Wind Top AE2071 in the candy bar casing.


Monoblock is endowed with a touch a 20-inch display with a resolution of 1600 × 900 pixels, supports the interface "multitouch." Hardware-based models - Intel Sandy Bridge platform with the Core of the second generation.


Wind Top AE2071 comes with 2 GB of RAM (expandable to 8 GB) hard drive capacity 500 GB (7200 rev / min) and DVD-recorder, instead of which can be optionally installed optical drive Blu-ray. Mention is also a card reader, 0.3-megapixel webcam, LAN Gigabit Ethernet, TV tuner and wireless controller Wi-Fi.


The model also has stereo speakers, interface HDMI, two USB 3.0 ports and four - USB 2.0.


The price is not yet specified.

Samsung Star 3 and Star 3 Duos: phones with touch screen

Телефоны Samsung Star 3 (изображение производителя).The devices are equipped with a camera with a 3.2-megapixel, wireless adapters and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, FM-tuner with RDS, 20MB of integrated memory and MicroSD slot with support for flash memory cards up to 16GB. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack.


3-inch touchscreen display has a resolution of both models is 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA). The dimensions of the device is 58 × 102 × 11,5 mm, weight - '95 Power provides battery capacity of 1000 mA • h.


Phones are designed for use in networks GSM / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Star 3 Duos supports the installation of two SIM cards.


Information about the estimated price of new products is not available.

Samsung Chromebox – Chromebook format desktop

Samsung has recently introduced a new ultra-slim desktop Samsung Chromebox, designed to run on the operating system Chrome OS. In fact, the novelty is stationary analogue laptops Chromebook.


The body of the PC has dimensions of 193 x 193 x 33 mm. Among the interfaces to connect the devices mentioned five ports USB 2.0, port Ethernet, DVI and DisplayPort, as well as audio jack. Like other PC running on Google, the new Chromebox will be almost completely rely on cloud storage resources and work with files. As a result, instead of bulky hard drive installed in this model, a faster and more energy-efficient solid-state drive. Thus, according to Samsung, to load the operating system when you turn away no more than 10 seconds.


As a desktop device to connect to the Internet, Chromebox promises to be much more flexible and mobile solution than traditional PCs in the same format. Novelty is perfect for educational institutions, corporate environment, Internet clubs and other establishments where one can use the computer a lot of people.


A new computer to go on sale in the second quarter of this year. The cost of new items will be $ 399.

Audioplayer Walkman B170 from Sony

Sony has introduced a new music player B170, which will be the new addition to the famous series Walkman. The gadget has a compact size, and its battery fast charging. Under the lid of the player is USB-connector, but because he's a bit like a stick.


Connector lets you connect B170 to your computer to download content, or to a stereo with a USB-port for playback. The new Walkman has a bass boost button, so you can enjoy the bass and really feel them. When the battery is discharged, the 3-minute charge is enough for one and a half hours. With a fully charged battery the player can work up to 18 hours.


The back of the gadget is a clip with which it can attach to your belt or bag. The player is presented in five different colors and has a LED-backlit display with a corresponding, which works in time of composition. In addition, there is a function of the recorder.


The amount of memory Walkman B170 is 2 or 4 gigabytes. With dimensions of 88,8 × 22,5 × 15 mm player weighs a little less than 28 grams. More information about the new product can be found in the press release. Released in the sale and price are still unknown.

ASUS B23E - 12-inch laptop with a processor Core i7

ASUS B23E - 12-inch laptop with a processor Core i7
The company ASUSTeK Computer is preparing a completion of its line of business laptop in a compact model B23E.Novinka weighing 1.55 kg (with battery) has a 12.5-inch display with 1366 x 768 pixels and is made in the rugged magnesium-aluminum alloy and its keyboard is protected from spills. At the heart of ASUS B23E is CPU architecture Sandy Bridge, a laptop battery has a high durability and ensures 900 recharge cycles. Currently only available for pre-order a modification of the mobile computer called B23E-XH71, built on a processor Intel Core i7-2620M with a frequency of 2.7 GHz. Also, is there to 4GB of RAM DDR3, integrated Intel HD graphics and hard disk 500 GB plus a card reader 5 in 1, Gigabit Ethernet controller and webcam 2 megapixel. There are modules Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 3.0, as well as an ExpressCard slot and video output HDMI. Operates B23E-XH71 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional, and the cost for pre-order is $ 922.43.


ASUS B23E - 12-inch laptop with a processor Core i7 ASUS B23E - 12-inch laptop with a processor Core i7 ASUS B23E - 12-inch laptop with a processor Core i7

AOC Aire Pro LED Monitor Review

AOC’s Aire Pro LED monitor provides a good entry point to screens that are nice to look at whether they are powered on or off. The extremely thin screen (less than ten millimeters thick) is quickly noticed for taking up only a small amount of depth while still offering a picture that is clear and comfortable. The 23” display keeps pace with larger, more expensive monitors, outputting a bright, clear, high-resolution picture that won’t set you back more than a couple hundred dollars.

With 2 HDMI ports, a VGA out, a 3.5 mm jack for audio, and just five buttons located on the monitor’s base, the Aire Pro’s angle is clearly minimalism, and it pulls that off very well. The lighting is subtle, the monitor is light-weight, easily transportable and a snap to reposition to fit your needs on your own desk surface. One aspect where I think this design betrays the overall aim of the monitor is that because all of the power, volume, and menu buttons are located on the monitor’s base, which is a silvery near-circle about six inches in diameter and an inch thick, the monitor can’t detach from the base. You have to have enough room for the base and mounting the screen is not an option whatsoever.

Other than that, the AOC Aire Pro LED performs as sharply as it looks. With a 50,000,000:1 contrast ratio, native 1920×1080 widescreen resolution, and backlit screen, one of the biggest perks about this monitor is how sharp it looks from all but the most extreme viewing angles. I was able to move all about my room and the picture quality stayed consistent no matter where I went, making this an ideal display for presentations or family or party viewing. Even when dealing with careful timing during precise gaming, the 5 ms refresh rate didn’t leave me disappointed – a sticking point I have whenever I’m looking into displays.

I was disappointed but not surprised by the quality of the monitor’s on-board speakers, in that they leave a great deal to be desired. Without hooking up any additional equipment, the sound is fuzzy, with highs too high and almost no bass to speak of. The second HDMI port can be put to use with high-end sound systems, but anything else is going to have to sacrifice at least a little audio quality using the 3.5 mm jack instead.

One of the features advertised on the box that may give some consumers, particularly gamers, cause for alarm is that the Aire Pro LED uses in-plane switching. However, the Aire Pro has no ghosting issues, almost no motion blur whatsoever, and really I can’t say anything bad about its use for any application you might put it to. Purists may protest, and sure there is room for improvement in the overall display, but for the price and the size, it’s pretty hard to argue against this display.

Editor’s Rating

★★★★☆

Great

Bottom Line: The AOC Aire Pro LED is competitively priced for somebody looking for a quality display that’s not too big or too flashy. As such, it’s not really going to compare to larger, high-end monitors, and it’s easy to see where the extra cost goes sometimes. Still, this is a great monitor for your average desktop user, and I found it very handy to carry around and set up at parties or gatherings for gaming thanks to its slim build and low weight. The Aire Pro isn’t perfect, but finds a comfortable balance between affordability, portability, and usability.

Pros:
  • Backlit LED makes the picture pop out and look sharp regardless of most viewing angles
  • Ultra slim design fits nicely onto desks or dressers without taking up a good deal of space
  • 2 HDMI ports make this unit good as a multimedia center for both computers and personal media devices
Cons:
  • Since controls are attached to base, mounting the screen is not an option
  • Onboard speakers are tinny and aren’t really worth the addition
  • HDMI ports and 3.5 mm jacks only exclude any optical-based audio solutions
The AOC Aire Pro 23” LED Monitor is available from Amazon for $197.57.

1.21.2012

Razer announces the Naga Hex mouse made for MOBA gamers

Razer is taking gaming to a whole new level, again.  Inspired by the Razer Naga MMO’s 12-button thumb grid, the Naga Hex concentrates on action-RPG and Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games, which is optimized for the user interfaces found in these games.

razer naga hex
The six mechanical buttons is specially designed to specifically bind the spells, abilities, items and other invaluable commands in MOBA games like DotA, League of Legends, HoN and the likes for faster and easier execution.
MOBA games require highly intensive clicking, that’s why the Razer Naga Hex is constructed with special switches that offer performance of up to 250 clicks/minute – perfect for gamers with lightning fast reflexes.  Razer rated the switches are good for up to 10 million clicks.
I’ve always loved Razer mice for their ergonomic shapes.  The Naga Hex’s curvature fits your hand comfortably.  The placement of the 6-button thumb grid is validated by MOBA pro-gamers to ensure you’re getting the optimum design.
Razer Naga Hex also features the newest technology in cloud-based storage software.  The Razer Synapse 2.0 saves all user custom mouse settings and profiles to a cloud server which can be accessed from any computer.

Specifications:

  • 6 MOBA/action-RPG optimized mechanical thumb buttons
  • Total of 11 programmable buttons
  • Special switches for up to 250 clicks per minute
  • 10 million clicks life cycle
  • Ergonomic curved design
  • Razer Synapse 2.0
  • 5600dpi 3.5g Laser Sensor
  • 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time

Availability:

  • Pre-orders starts January 10, 2012, Ships End of January (razerzone.com)
  • In stores March 2012 (Worldwide)
Price: USD79.99

AirDroid lets you control your Android device with your PC


Let me tell you about this app I’ve been playing around over the weekend. For the longest time, I’ve been looking for something that would let me send and receive SMS messages on my HTC phone using my desktop PC without any cables. Then I heard of AirDroid, a free app that allows you to control your Android device via WiFi.

How does it work?
With AirDroid, all you need to do is simply download the app, make sure your device and PC/laptop are in the same wireless network, start the app and you’re good to go. No need to download a desktop client, all you need is your web browser. AirDroid will give you an IP address and password that you need to enter on your browser so you can access the phone.
The web client looks really simple and nice, and it’s so easy to use. You can control various aspects of your phone from this client.
Probably the most helpful function to me is Messages where I can send and receive messages on my browser even when my phone is in another room charging. I can also delete message threads and save contacts straight from the message as well. My only issue here is that you won’t be alerted when there’s a new message. You need to refresh your message list if you think you got a new message.
I also love Files which lets me access my phone’s SD card from my PC. No need to Dropbox files if I want to copy things to and from my phone. And I don’t need to pull my USB cable from the charger just to copy photos off the phone.
Contacts is also helpful because it lets me edit my list of contact’s details. Easier to manage and clean up my list of contacts on a bigger screen with options in just a single click. It’s not as snappy as I want it though especially if you have plenty of contacts.
Music transfer is so easy as well. No need for cables. If you want to upload, just select your new MP3s and click Import to start transferring. Easy to export too if you want to download songs from your Android device to your friend’s PC.
Apps lets you manually install .APKs (app installer files) on your phone. Or export your APKs.  This is really useful for reviewers. I always download the same things from the Market every time I have a new Android device to review. With Apps, I can just install my set of apps wirelessly from my laptop.
There are other handy things you can do with AirDroid, you can access Photos, Call Logs, set Ringtones, and send a piece of text into your phone’s clipboard and they’re working on new features as we speak.
Overall, it’s a very useful app for Android users who spend a lot of time on their PCs or laptops. You can hide the phone inside your desk or in my case, have it placed outside our room where signal is much stronger so I won’t miss a call or a message.
Go ahead and give AirDroid a try. It’s absolutely free. Go search for it in the Android Market.