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| G.Skill Falcon SATA II SSD Computer Posted: 21 Apr 2009 06:24 PM PDT G. Skill SSD launches later in the market. The Falcon range are SATA II SSD 2.5 “drives that have capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB.
G. Skill claim that this new line of SSD have the best Falcon read / write performance and stability due to a buffer of 64 MB of DRAM. This prevents OS stuttering occurs. The figures claimed by G. Skill show a reading / writing 230/190 MB / s performance on the 2 largest capacity SSD while the low ability 230/135MBps. A mixture of these speeds and a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating make them as reliable failure. A 2-year warranty is included only if you do happen to get a bad disc. [ via gadgetvenue ] a |
| Sony PSP v5.50 Firmware Update PS3 Familiar Games Posted: 21 Apr 2009 04:13 PM PDT Good news for owners of Sony PSP, as a post by Eric Lempel on the PS Blog has detailed some of the key features available in the v5.50 firmware update which is on the way soon. The first addition to talk about the PSP information board. Those of you with a PS3 will be very familiar with this function because it is already presented in the upper right corner of the XMB. The info bar PSP will reveal details such as the latest news and updates PSP.
As taken from the official PS Blog, the updates that will be featured in the new update 5.50: * Memory Stick improvements - You will be able to create and to access sub-folders on your Memory Stick PRO Duo for music, videos and photos. In addition, the space required to download a file from PlayStation Store to your Memory Stick has been reduced significantly. * Research on the Internet for games directly from the XMB - You can easily search the Internet for information about your PSP games. Select the icon of the game, press Triangle, then select [Internet Search] in the options menu to get search results based on the game This feature has been added to the PS3 with the recent update 2.70. * Trend Micro trial - the PSP web browser is a great tool for checking your favorite Web sites to go, and we teamed up with experts in Internet security from Trend Micro to the Web browsing experience more secure and more secure. With the 5.50 update, you can access a free trial of two services from Trend Micro: - Trend Micro Web Security Web uses technology to block the reputation of the owners of the PSP accidentally visit a website containing malicious content in May designed to steal personal and confidential information. - Trend Micro Kids’ Safety Web uses filtering technology to prevent children from accessing Web sites that have inappropriate content. [ via product-reviews ] a |
| Pacemaker Portable DJ Portable Device Posted: 21 Apr 2009 02:54 PM PDT Pacemaker is a portable device that allows you to DJ anywhere. The device has a number of mixing functions and manages to allow you up to 120 GB of storage to store all your music. The Pacemaker is supplied with software that allows you to edit and refine your mixes and then transfer them to the pacemaker and possibly download on the Internet to share with other users pacemaker.
The front panel is broken in two sections of the homepage is on the screen and the side holds a touchpad that allows you to control the functions of the pacemaker. There are also several buttons around the middle section. The stimulator has 2 audio channels that you can listen to 2 tracks at once or fade a track on the other. Beat matching is also possible with this device so you can make a smoother transition . If you do not have the skills for this fight then automatic matching is also built in. It provides a DJ set-on-the-go system where you can connect to any amp and speakers and start mixing. Otherwise, you can listen on headphones in private. The music is supported by the MP3, M4A (AAC-LC), AIFF, FLAC, WAC, Ogg Vorbis and SND. Up to 15 hours of battery life is also provided, but for mixing between tracks, you’ll probably get about 6 hours. [ via gadgetvenue ] a |
| Palm Pre New 3G Sidekick LX Smartphones Posted: 21 Apr 2009 12:47 PM PDT There are two hot phones at present, one is already on the market, while the other is still forthcoming. We talk about the upcoming Palm and New 3G Sidekick LX T-Mobile. In view of these two phones, it shows that 2009 will be a great year for smartphones.
Pre Palm will be the Palm device that records, and you can see why. First, the design of the phone is nice and less boxy than other phones on the market, sorry, the iPhone and G1. Once you close the meadow, it is nice and small and takes up little space in your pocket. The characteristics of the upcoming Palm is certainly a strong point of the phone, and certainly the new webOS phone can work much faster than the iPhone. Having a physical keyboard is a nice touch many users still have problems with virtual keyboards. The meadow, we have to say is on an equal if not better with the iPhone when it comes to speed Web browsing, so the 3G Sidekick LX will have bread on. Speaking of 3G Sidekick LX T-Mobile, this is a simplified version of the Sidekick, while offering a number of new features. The new device now comes with 3G, as you know, Flash support integration and Twitter. The T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 is 5.1 inches wide by 2.3 inches high by 0.6 cm thick device weighs 6 ounces Do not think that T-Mobile have a phone book, more fragile, despite its reduced size, it is four times more stringent than the previous version. In view of the upcoming Palm 3G and the new Sidekick LX next to the ancient door a lot more sexy, and I must say that is much better. [ via product-reviews ] a |
| Windows Mobile 6.5 Operating System for Mobile Phones Posted: 21 Apr 2009 09:08 AM PDT Microsoft prepares to launch its latest operating system for mobile phones called Windows Mobile 6.5. The operating system will be launched on May 11.
Windows Mobile 6.5 was announced for the first time in more than MWC2009 few months back. Microsoft wants to acquire this release tension and be easier to use then previous versions. The new version has been given icons larger and easier to use and has the intention to eliminate the need to use a stylus. “The world of mobility has changed. Although keyboards, stylus, and keyboards are all good and fine for an input device, new input methods have been popularized in recent years, such as accelerometers, gestures to touch screen, capacitive touch screens, light sensors, and others. More than just gadgets and stuff, the next generation of these input methods allow you, the developer of mobile, offering the best possible interface your users on the road, improving their device experience”. “This session explores the various input methods available on some of the latest version of Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 and how the devices programming leverage using the management API of Microsoft. NET Compact Framework-based applications. Topics include working with the Windows Mobile Sensor API unified access equipment sensors, control cameras Windows Mobile device with SDK, the stylus input and finger gestures on touch screens, the detection of ambient light, your phone vibrate and its off, and more”. [ via gadgetvenue ] a |
| Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II Printer Posted: 21 Apr 2009 08:28 AM PDT The addition of 16 bits per channel, printing capabilities, with 276 trillion different colors available, offers a remarkable smooth tonal gradations. Tiny 2pl ink droplets are placed with precision, using Canon print head technology FINE. And because the Canon Pixma Pro 9000 Mark II uses a single system, individually replaceable ink, losses are minimized.
The Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II offers photographers a wide range of print media options. Canon’s own range of media includes gloss, semi-glossy and matte photo papers, most of media art. Users can also load the Canon Pixma Pro 9000 Mark II with a variety of specialists, one third of the media - as Baryta types, canvas, and many other works of art media, including major manufacturers Canson, Hahnemuhle, Innova , PCM and Pictorico Takeo. Flat paper ensures that the media up to 1.2 mm thick remains intact and without folds. Included with the PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Canon Easy-PhotoPrint Pro - a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, Canon Digital Photo Professional and the Adobe Photoshop Elements 6. Easy-PhotoPrint Pro allows photographers to print lots of images from Photoshop or Digital Photo Professional, simplifying the procedure by giving access to all print settings on a single screen. When used with Canon Digital Photo Professional, the plug-in allows photographers Canon EOS print directly from RAW files without having to convert images of any intermediate format. Users of other D-SLR cameras can use Adobe Photoshop Elements to allow conversion of RAW files and print them. [ via letsgodigital ] a |
| HTC Magic On Vodafone Pre-Order Now Posted: 21 Apr 2009 06:18 AM PDT The HTC Magic is the next Android phone to be released and the good news is that if the United Kingdom, you can pre-order now at more than Vodafone.
The HTC Magic is free on a £ 30/month (24 months) contract is fantastic news. If you choose an 18 month contract and want the free phone, you end up paying £ 35/month. It is a very tempting offer! If pre-ordered, you’ll end up doing so on 5 May (scheduled). On the connectivity side of things that the phone is 3G, HSDPA, GPRS and Bluetooth. Network speeds over the 3G network is able to achieve in the best case situations 7.2Mbps. Wireless is also integrated into this device which allows a faster connectivity when a Wi-Fi hotspot. GPS is also included allowing you to use Google’s location and other services like Google Maps. [ via gadgetvenue ] a |
| Panasonic NEC DMR-BS850 and BS750-DMR Blu-Ray Disc Recorders Posted: 21 Apr 2009 04:05 AM PDT Panasonic has launched 2 new Blu-ray Disc recorders on behalf of Birmingham NEC DMR-BS850 and BS750-DMR. And 2 new BD recorders HD recorder has also been launched. Lets take a look at what each can do.
Each of the 3 models are compatible with freesat + that allows you to capture video in HD quality. Also each of the 3 models are provided with two tuners you can record 2 programs at the same time or watch one program while recording another. Registration is first made directly on the hard drive and can then be saved in the H.264 format. Using H.264, which means that disk space can store more data on it, ie .. more recorded programs. The format allows up to 24 hours of HD content to be crammed on a Blu-Ray Disc (high speed copy mode). For reading data from the HD, all 3 models have a high quality image PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, HD and P4. A mix of these 2 technologies for image quality to match the original recording of the film that is strong and full details. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio Essential is available on the DMR-BS850 and the BS-750. You are able to link these 2 players / recorders 7.1 surround sound system. [ via gadgetvenue ] a Panasonic NEC DMR-BS850 and BS750-DMR Blu-Ray Disc Recorders |
| HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One Printer Posted: 21 Apr 2009 02:59 AM PDT The HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series printer is easy to use and affordable printing, copying and scanning solution with a modern design and intuitive control panel. Designed for simplicity and fast, energy-efficient all-in-one series offers several useful functions that make it ideal for users who prefer prints articles, emails, recipes, web content and photos. In addition, customers can help conserve the resources of the Energy-Star qualified HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One printer with the option of saving paper, which allows users to print multiple pages on both sides of paper.
HP Deskjet F4400 specifications : Original HP Deskjet : The Hewlett Packard Deskjet F4400 All-in-One Printer series should be available for sale in spring 2009 in North America for an estimated U.S. $ price of the street 79. [ via letsgodigital ] a |
| Posted: 21 Apr 2009 12:50 AM PDT Nokia’s CFO Rick Simonson spoke in Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat, and said that the fight handset market has not yet hit bottom. We must ask whether the much-anticipated before the Palm and the new Apple iPhone will be able to help in the fight with these sales.
Reuters reports that Nokia CFO was quoted as saying: “We do not believe that the mobile markets have reached the bottom of the recession yet.” Nokia, the largest mobile phone manufacturer was hit hard by the recession, with a fall of 27 per cent in January-March sales, their biggest decline ever. Palm also saw its sales decline at an alarming rate, but most of that is self-inflicted as they now have an aging line-up. The launch of the pre will do much to alleviate, as it is much talked about phone, and although the Apple iPhone rumor. [ via product-reviews ] a |
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