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Adobe Photoshop Pro CS5 Reviews

2010-04-16T22:47:00.000-07:00

Whenever a new version of an important program comes out, the need for it, depending on the changes, can run the spectrum--from it's-revolutionary, got-to-have-it-now to ho-hum, I-can-wait-for-the-next-revision. Adobe Photoshop CS5, the latest version that's sold both individually and as part of Adobe Creative Suite 5, falls between those two extremes ($699 for Standard stand-alone, $1299 for Creative Suite 5 Design Standard; upgrade pricing available).We reviewed a beta.

Photoshop is a mature program that is already an indispensable component of everyday business for photographers and graphics professionals. What sets Photoshop CS5 apart isn't any one killer app but dozens of refinements that will make users' lives easier, more efficient, and, potentially, more creative.
Interface: Everything Is Where It Should Be... Plus More

Photoshop CS5's interface remains comfortably familiar, though slightly changed--and more efficient to use. For instance, the revamped Workspace switcher is no longer buried in the Window drop-down menu. Instead, it is always immediately available at the top of the screen to the right of the Ribbon Bar. What's more, if you make changes to any Workspace (such as Photography) and then switch to another (such as Painting), when you return to Photography, those changes will be retained.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Mini-Bridge optionsThe most significant workflow improvement to the interface is the introduction of Mini-Bridge. Essentially, it's a palette (or panel) within Photoshop that's really a window onto Bridge, allowing full access to all your image files without having to leave Photoshop. As with the full Bridge, you can choose different display options, depending upon what information you need or want: Thumbnails, As Filmstrip, Details, or List. And as before, if you need the full functionality of Bridge, just click on the BR icon, either within the Mini-Bridge palette or at the top of the screen.

The other noticeable (albeit trivial) change to the interface is that the appearance of many of the toolbox icons is different. While the shapes remain the same (for instance, the Clone tool icon is still a rubber stamp), they're redrawn.
Advances in Camera RAW

One of Photoshop CS5's most important changes is in the new noise reduction algorithms in Camera RAW 6. It now has sliders for both Luminance and Color Noise. However, it wasn't fully implemented in the beta version we tested, so our judgment has to be based on demonstrations by Adobe, which made it look quite good.

If your creative instincts lean toward filmlike texturing, the new FX tab in Camera RAW will add grain or vignetting.

By the way, Camera RAW 6 and Lightroom 3 are now better coordinated, since they both use the same RAW conversion. This means that you'll no longer have conflicts and be forced to choose between the two. Camera Raw 6 will not be available for anyone who is using earlier Creative Suite software than CS5.Fun Creativity

Let's face it: Photoshop is more than just a workaday tool, it's a platform for pushing your creativity as far as you can. And CS5's latest add-ons for creativity make playing with your pictures even more of an adventure.

Adobe has boosted Photoshop's Paint Brushes (including the Clone tool) in customizability and responsiveness--especially with control over Bristles--bringing them a bit closer to the painterly functionality of Corel Painter. The new Mixer Brush interacts with the colors on the picture. You can choose to work with (virtual) wet or dry paints, and wet or dry canvas, and you can set whether (and how much) the brush loads (picks up) color from the canvas, and when the brush should remain clean (with no loading or removing of paint that was loaded).

Control over Bristle number, size, thickness, stiffness, and behavior provides a good variety of styling. While it takes practice to master color and paint loading, you may find this feature somewhat addictive to experiment with. Photoshop remains tightly integrated with Wacom tablets, so that it supports pressure sensitivity when painting with the Bristle and other brushes.

The new Puppet Warp is an entirely different kind of creative tool. It allows you to place control points on your image, as though you were tying puppet strings to it. Then you can push and pull the shape as you wish. It works best when the background doesn't get caught into the "strings." As such, before proceeding you'll need to select the object you want to reshape and paste it into its own layer.
High Dynamic Range

Responding to the growing interest in high dynamic range (HDR) images, and to the fact that some of the better photo printers are now able to output their heightened tonality, Photoshop CS5 offers features called HDR-Pro and HDR Toning.

While CS4 had HDR capabilities, CS5's HDR-Pro offers enhanced options and new algorithms. The various controls--such as a Curve tool and sliders for adjusting Vibrance, Saturation, Exposure, Detail, and more--provide more precise, highly creative control over the dynamics, so you can create very personalized results, from the subtle to the dramatic. The auto deghosting works well at removing artifacts caused by slight differences among the merged photos, such as a tree branch that might have rustled. You can choose which of your original images is to be used as the defining reference to resolve visual conflicts, such as a cloud that might have changed shape between frames. Find a style that you'll want to use again? You can save the settings as a custom preset.

Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR ToningOne of the problems with HDR is that it requires that you have a series of nearly identical photos, taken at various exposures. The new HDR Toning in CS5 allows you to emulate HDR, using a single image. The controls are quite similar to HDR-Pro, and the tool provides a high degree of creative potential. Unfortunately, though HDR Toning is an Adjustment, it isn't part of the Adjustment Layer architecture; the effect works only on a single-layer image and will merge down into the original image.

HP Printer Reviews

2010-04-16T09:46:00.000-07:00

HP printer reviews shows that HP are highly excellent products. Buying printers can be a daunting task. In buying printers, there are a lot of things that need to be considered.

Fortunately, there is one name that meets all the possible requirements there could ever be. Hewlett Packard offers a wide assortment of high-quality printers for all printing purposes.

Their printers fall into three different categories: those designed for everyday printing, those for home and office use,and those for photo and graphics printing.

These are

* the DeskJet series,
* the OfficeJet,
* the LaserJet series,
* and the Photosmart series.

Their Photosmart series is designed specifically for professional photographic printing. It promises sharp and high-resolution printing for excellent quality prints.

HP printers also come in two types: the basic printers and the All-in-Ones. All-in-one printers are printers that already come equipped with a scanner and copier. These are very powerful machines that combine printing with other purposes to meet your various needs.

Aside from that, they also have large format printers designed specifically for architectural, engineering, and professional graphic arts use.
What's Special about HP Printers - The Name and Hp All in One Printers

hp printers 1. The HP Name Itself

There are so many printers out there that choosing one can be extremely confusing. But printers from HP bear one thing that sets them apart from other printers out there. It’s the name, Hewlett Packard, itself. Hewlett Packard is a trusted name in the industry. Surely, even you can attest to the fact that HP is one of the most popular brand names when it comes to computing technology.

HP hails themselves as a technology solutions provider that meets the various demands of all types of customers, from the regular consumers to businesses and all the way up to large-scale organizations on a worldwide basis.

2. Highest Reviews Ratings for HP Printers

HP products, especially their computers and printers, also have the highest ratings and receive the best reviews from consumers and professional reviewers. Once you see the brand name, Hewlett Packard, you will instantly feel assured about the quality of the product.
HP Printer Reviews : Features You’ll Love

Printers from HP come with unique features that make their products stand out, so does the reviews show. These features have been added to make your printing experience all the more enhanced and so much easier.

Advanced Hp All-in-One Printer Choices

The all-in-one capability is one feature that brings convenience and comfort to users. With just one space-saving machine, you can also scan, print, and make copies of your photos and documents.

HP all in one printers are also adaptable to all types and sizes of papers. Some units even have direct slots for memory cards so that printing will be a breeze, even without the need for an entire computer set. They also have wide-format models that already have LCD displays so you can preview your photos right on the printer for direct PC-less printing.

Low Cost Pr Page And High Speed

HP is also known for two other factors that matter a lot in buying printers:

1. cost per page printed
2. the speed of printing.

The printers print in high speed and are very economical. They print with low cost and some models come with the Energy Star label, which means that they save on operating costs as well. All these features are available in most printer models designed by HP.
Ratings and Reviews of HP Printers

Hewlett Packard printers are great products, as both consumers and professional reviewers agree.

The large variety of printers offered by HP is both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is advantageous because buyers have a lot to choose from. At the same time, it is a downside because choosing becomes all the more challenging as there are so many to choose from. But no matter what you choose, you will surely get the quality and output you expect from HP. Most of their printers get the highest ratings especially in terms of performance, print quality, and printer capabilities.

Their most liked products are their Photosmart printers. Their OfficeJet printers are highly capable, although prices are also pretty high. Their all-in-one printers are also highly demanded. Professional reviewers unfailingly give good reviews to HP printers, especially the HP All in One Printers and they have established a respect for the brand that anybody who needs a printer can trust.

Epson Printers

2010-04-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

Epson printers are included in the list of the most recognized and celebrated printers. When it comes to the printing industry, Epson is one of the top names.

The brand has been practically synonymous to faultless quality. Their printers are highly esteemed, not only for their individual virtues but for the fact that they have the Epson label on them.

Finding high-quality printers that exceeds expectations is very difficult, especially with the large number of products out there. But thanks to the brand Epson, you only have to look for that popular five-letter name and you can expect to find only the best quality printers.

As part of its vision of providing highly innovative products that provides exceptional solutions for consumers, Epson continues to provide even more products, each one packed with features and the unquestionable quality of every Epson printer. The Epson brand has managed to attract the consumers’ trust through their long history of reliable and impressive products even since the company first started as a general manufacturing company in 1975.

In fact, the company was officially christened the great printer brand that year because of its breakthrough product, the EP-101. After that, the rest was history, so to speak.
Epson Printers on the Market

epson printers As an industry expert, Epson has quite a lot of printers, each one carefully designed and sculpted to meet specific needs of consumers who are looking for the best quality printers.

The company offers six major product lines.

These are the

* Epson Inkjet printers,
* Epson All-in-Ones,
* Epson Laser printers,
* and other printers for special uses such as their Dot Matrix printers, Passbook printers, and printers designed for Professional Graphics printing.

Starting with their Inkjet line of printers, they have two main subcategories, the Epson Stylus series and the Picturemate.

1. Epson Sylus Series

The Epson Stylus series is rather popular, since it has the widest array of inkjet printers among all the other subcategories. The Stylus series is well-known for its sharp and precise printing using Epson’s special DURABrite ink. Under this series, they have low-cost printers, entry-level printers, high-speed printers, and also professional printers.

2. Picturemate Series

Their Picturemate inkjet series include printers fully optimized for producing lab-quality photo prints.

3. All-in-One Printers

Aside from their inkjet line, they also have an entire line of all-in-ones. These are especially made for the office and include a printer, copier, and scanner. Epson’s all-in-ones are award-winning products.

4. Laser

Then, they also have the Laser line of printers. Their laser line, the Aculaser, is a very impressive printer series. Under this category, they have three other groups of printer models, the Multi-Function Laser printers, the Color Laser printers, and the Monochrome Laser printers.

5. Multi-function Epson Choices

Their best multi-function includes the Aculaser CX11N, among many others. Their Color Laser printers are also very impressive, with high-speeds and remarkable print quality packed with networking features and user-friendly interfaces for optimized use at the office.

They also have the monochrome printers, models of which include some from the Aculaser series or the EPL series.
Best Features of Epson Printers

The best features of printers from Epson are their unmatched quality that boasts of a precision and sharpness that other printer brands are hard-pressed to achieve, as well as the other standard features added to the printers.

To make usage more customer-oriented, they throw around a mix of the following features when they create their printers. They have models with networking capabilities, special ink systems, and Epson software for user-friendly usage of the products.

And since Epson is a trusted name in the business, they can offer whatever features you are looking for. Name it, and you can trust this printer expert to deliver.
More Than Just Excellent Ratings for Epson Printers

Through the years, Epson has been known for their exceptional printers. Their products get not only excellent ratings, but garner awards left and right.

Experts, even when reviewing Epson printers, have to remind themselves to be objective, which is not the tendency from the moment they read the label on the Epson printer to be reviewed. And Epson’s large collection of loyal customers is a testament to its remarkable mark as a printer brand.

ASUS Eee PC 1001P SeaShell Review

2010-04-16T00:25:00.000-07:00

The Eee PC 1001P SeaShell is ASUS's new entry-level netbook offering the Intel Atom N450 processor and Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics. Designed closely after its higher-class brother, the 1005PE, the 1001P offers many of the same features, minus the Chiclet-style keyboard, larger battery, and larger hard drive. In this review, we see how the 1001P stacks up against other netbooks and if it holds a candle to the more expensive 1005PE.
ASUS Eee PC 1001P SeaShell Specifications:

* Windows 7 Starter Edition (32-bit)
* 10.1-inch diagonal WSVGA (1024 x 600, matte finish)
* Intel Atom N450 Processor 1.66GHz (667MHz FSB, 512KB Cache)
* 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (800MHz)
* Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics
* 160GB Seagate 5400.6 SATA HD
* Atheros AR2427 BGN Wi-Fi, Atheros AR8132 10/100 LAN
* 4-in-1 media card slot
* Dimensions: (H x W x D): 0.89-1.40 x 10.2 x 6.9 inches
* 2.81 pounds (not including weight of AC adapter)
* 6-cell lithium-ion battery (4400mAh, 48Wh)
* One-year standard warranty
* MSRP: $299.99
Observant readers might notice that this review is similar to the Eee PC 1005PE's review. This is because the 1001P shares many of the same components with its predecessor.

Build and Design
The Eee PC 1001P is a lower-cost version of the 1005PE Seashell and features a similar clamshell chassis but offers different lid designs. Our 1001P model comes with a textured weave pattern imprinted on the screen cover. The 1001P lacks some of the 1005PE's glossy flair, and its stylish island keyboard, but overall still retains a simple yet modern look.At the top of the 1001P, it's easy to see the "SeaShell" heritage, and thankfully it manages to retain some solid build quality for a budget netbook. The matte black plastic isn't prone to flex and the keyboard is very firm, two things you usually don't see on budget notebooks. The various parts of the chassis come together with tight build tolerance, like a higher-priced laptop. This isn't the most rugged netbook we've ever seen, but ASUS gave the 1001P a pretty solid build for $299. A nice improvement on the netbook compared to the last Seashell is the return of an easy-access RAM cover. If you want to upgrade the RAM in your 1001P, just remove one screw on the access panel on the bottom of the netbook. I would have also liked to see an easy-access panel for the hard drive, but most netbook buyers aren't going to mess with the hard drive
Screen and Speakers
The Eee PC 1001P uses a fairly standard LED-backlit display panel with a 1024 x 600 native resolution. Unlike the 1005PE, the 1001P offers a matte-finish display which isn't prone to glare or added reflections from brightly lit rooms. Even with its matte finish, the display offers excellent color saturation and contrast. The screen resolution is small at 1024 x 600, though I prefer a resolution of 1366 x 768. Obviously this might not be cost effective on a netbook priced under $300 but I can dream, right? Vertical viewing angles are average, with minimal color distortion when viewing from below and some overexposed colors when viewed from above. Horizontal viewing angles are better with colors staying accurate at extremely wide viewing angles with a little color wash out.
A slightly annoying feature we noticed on the 1001P is related to the low-end Starter edition of Windows 7. Microsoft locks the desktop background to a specific OEM image and prevents the user from changing it through the control panel. ASUS circumvents the problem with a utility in its docking bar that lets you change the background to another selected image.

The Eee PC 1001P's built-in speaker performance is pretty good for a 10-inch netbook. I'm not a fan of speakers' location on the bottom front edge of the 1001P, but the audio quality is better than what we typically hear from netbook speakers. The speakers produce good volume (enough to fill a small room) and there is minimal distortion even at higher volume levels. The speakers lack much bass, but the range of highs and midtones are fine. Still, the audio output from the headphone jack is free of obvious distortion and is better when paired with earphones or a good set of external speakers.

Asus 1001p keyboard
Keyboard and Touchpad
The 1001P has a comfortable keyboard and is easy to type on. ASUS returned to a standard keyboard design like the 1005HA's, instead of a Chiclet-style keyboard on the 1005PE. The keys are slightly smaller than what you find on a full-size notebook, but once you adjust your typing strokes, it isn't much of a problem. I am not sure I would recommend using the keyboard on a daily basis as your primary input method, but for traveling or completing work in the classroom, it's just fine.
The Synaptics touchpad used on the 1001P is likewise identical to the gesture-enabled model on the 1005PE. It allows you to use multi-figure gestures such as "pinching" your fingers together or "pulling" your fingers apart to zoom in or out. You can also use a "three-finger tap" as an alternative to a right click on a mouse. The Synaptics control panel in Windows also allows you to customize the gestures. The touchpad surface is covered in dots that provide a clear indication of the edges of the touchpad, but it also makes the touchpad surface too rough for quick finger movement. The left and right touchpad buttons are located beneath a single rocker-style button, but there's no separation between the left and right side, so it's easy to accidentally press the middle of the touchpad button. The touchpad buttons have extremely shallow feedback, so it's sometimes hard to feel whether or not you're pressing a button.

The 1001P lacks a dedicated wireless on/off switch, but ASUS did include FN keyboard shortcuts for wireless, screen brightness, video output, volume, and Windows task manager.

Input and Output Ports
The 1001P offers the same port selection as the 1005PE. Namely, you get three USB 2.0 ports, a 4-in-1 media card reader, headphone and microphone jacks, Ethernet port, and the return of a standard VGA out port. Here is a quick tour around the Eee PC 1001P

Dell Mini 10 Options Increasing

2010-04-15T05:50:00.000-07:00

Dell has added Ubuntu and SSD options to its Inspiron Mini 10.
What's a good dell laptop without configurable options, I always say. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 has gotten a few new ones recently. Beyond the new 6-cell battery upgrade (over the standard 3-cell), and the new 28WHr 3-cell upgrade (over the 24WHr 3-cell), you can now order your Mini 10 netbooks with a specialized Ubuntu OS and a solid state drive.

Prices start at $399 for this flavor, with upgrades to a 32GB SSD and even 64GB SSD available for a few bucks. It's noteworthy that the XP variety of the Mini 10 does not have these same options, so if you want SSD flexibility you need to order Ubuntu.

There was already the option to upgrade to a spiffy 1366x768 HD display if you so chose. So now you can upgrade your resolution, battery life, OS and HDD in a variety of ways. Gotta love Dell.

MAKE YOUR MENUS LOAD FASTER

2010-04-15T05:49:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite tweaks as it makes a huge difference to how fast your machine will 'feel'. What this tweak does is remove the slight delay between clicking on a menu and XP displaying the menu.

Go to Start then Run
Type 'Regedit' then click 'Ok'
Find "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\"
Select "MenuShowDelay"
Right click and select "Modify'
Reduce the number to around "100"
This is the delay time before a menu is opened. You can set it to "0" but it can make windows really hard to use as menus will open if you just look at them - well move your mouse over them anyway. I tend to go for anywhere between 50-150 depending on my mood.

Speed up your internet by 20%

2010-04-15T05:48:00.000-07:00

Microsoft reserves 20% of your available bandwidth for their own purposes like Windows Updates and interrogating your PC etc

You can get it back:

Click Start then Run and type "gpedit.msc" without quotes. This opens the group policy editor.

Then go to:
--> Local Computer Policy
--> Computer Configuration
--> Administrative Templates

--> Network

--> QOS Packet Scheduler

--> Limit Reservable Bandwidth.

Double click on Limit Reservable bandwidth.

It will say it is not configured, but the truth is under the 'Explain' tab i.e." By default, the Packet Scheduler limits the system to 20 percent of the bandwidth of a connection, but you can use this setting to override the default."
So the trick is to ENABLE reservable bandwidth, then set it to ZERO. This will allow the system to reserve nothing, rather than the default 20%.It works on Win 2000 as well.

Increase the speed of your internet connection without a new modem

2010-04-15T05:46:00.000-07:00

As more and more people get quick connections to the internet, such as cable or ADSL, it becomes apparent to the user of a simple dial-up modem that the World Wide Web can quickly turn into the World Wide Wait. Here a trick that can help speed up your current modem without shelling out the big bucks.

There is a setting located in your windows registry called the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU). This determines the size of the packets of data sent between your and your server. In Windows 95, this setting is has a value of 1,500 bytes when the actual size of internet packets is 1,000 bytes. This can sometimes slow things down. To remedy the situation, simply follow these steps:
In the registry editor (Start > Run > regedit.exe), navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Class\NetTrans.

In the NetTrans folder you should find another folder named "000x" in which x represents a fourth digit. Right-click on the "000x" folder and select New and StringValue. Rename the item that appears in the panel on the right side to MaxMTU, then double-click it to bring up the Edit String box and give it a velue of 1002.

Remember to keep playing with the MaxMTU value until you feel that your internet connection has greatly sped up. Some people report huge speed gains using this tricks, while others hardly notice a difference. In any case, it's definetly worth a try.

Trick To Make Your Firefox Fast

2010-04-15T05:45:00.001-07:00

This Firefox tricks will improve the speed & load time of firefox. And you will be able to surf faster.

Type about:config in the address bar, Then look for the following entries, and make the corresponding changes.
network.http.max-connections-per-server =32
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy =16
network.http.max-connections = 64
network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server = 10
network.http.pipelining = true
network.http.pipelining.maxrequests = 200
network.http.request.max-start-delay = 0
network.http.proxy.pipelining = true
network.http.proxy.version = 1.0

Lastly right-click anywhere and select New- Integer. Name it nglayout.initialpaint.delay and set its value to 0. This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives. Enjoy!!

Top Ten Tips To Improve System Speed

2010-04-15T05:38:00.000-07:00

1. Let your PC boot up completely before opening any applications.

2. Refresh the desktop after closing any application. This will remove any unused files from the RAM.

3. Do not set very large file size images as your wallpaper. Do not keep a wallpaper at all if your PC is low on RAM (less than 64 MB).

4. Do not clutter your Desktop with a lot of shortcuts. Each shortcut on the desktop uses up to 500 bytes of RAM

5. Empty the recycle bin regularly. The files are not really deleted from your hard drive until you empty the recycle bin.

6. Delete the temporary internet files regularly.

7. Defragment your hard drive once every two months. This will free up a lot of space on your hard drive and rearrange the files so that your applications run faster.

8. Always make two partitions in your hard drive. Install all large Softwares (like PSP, Photoshop, 3DS Max etc) in the second partition. Windows uses all the available empty space in C drive as virtual memory when your Computer RAM is full. Keep the C Drive as empty as possible.

9. When installing new Softwares disable the option of having a tray icon. The tray icons use up available RAM, and also slow down the booting of your PC. Also disable the option of starting the application automatically when the PC boots. You can disable these options later on also from the Tools or preferences menu in your application.

10. Protect your PC from dust. Dust causes the CPU cooling fan to jam and slow down thereby gradually heating your CPU and affecting the processing speed. Use compressed air to blow out any dust from the CPU. Never use vacuum.

RAM IS THE WORKING AREA (DESKTOP) OF THE CPU, KEEP IT AS EMPTY AND UNCLUTTERED AS POSSIBLE!

Clean And Optimize Your New Computer

2010-04-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

When you buy a new computer it is often loaded with extra software that you just don’t need. OEMs are paid by software companies to bundle trial versions in hopes that you will buy the full product. The preloaded junk is a waste of disk space, memory and can even hurt the performance of your new computer so it is a good idea to remove it all.

While it is possible to manually remove each extra piece of software on your computer there is a great free tool called PC Decrapifier that will automate the process.

To get started download the latest copy of PC Decrapifier.

After the software is downloaded on your computer just run the executable. There is no installer for this software.

Click Next on the Welcome, license and Warning screens. Select if you are running the utility on a new computer and then click Next.
You will have the option to create a Restore Point that will allow you to revert your changes using Windows System Restore.
All of the programs that load automatically on startup will be displayed. Check the programs you want to remove and click Next. Before any items are removed you will have to confirm the changes.

Next you will be shown all of the applications installed on your computer. Check the items you want to have uninstalled and click Next.

Once again you will have to confirm the changes before they are made.

Now PC Decrapifier will work through the list of applications and uninstall each software. Depending on the software you may see additional confirmation screens that you will need to click through to uninstall. Once completed your computer will be a lot cleaner and performing much better!

Motorola officially announces BACKFLIP smartphone with MOTOBLUR

2010-04-14T09:43:00.000-07:00

Motorola officially announced the BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR today, an Android 1.5-powered smartphone that has a unique industrial design. Unlike clamshell phones or others that have a sliding keyboard, the BACKFLIP's keyboard literally flips out from the back of the device.

The BACKFLIP features a 3.1-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, and common smartphone amenities like 802.11b/g WiFi, and GPS. It also has a 1400 mAh battery, which Motorola claims is good for up to 6 hours of talk time.

While Motorola hasn't announced carrier partners yet, it says that the phone will be available in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia in the first quarter of 2010. The U.S. version supports WCDMA 850/1900/2100MHz bands, and GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz bands, which means it is compatible with AT&T's 3G network. Considering that the BACKFLIP was shown at AT&T's Developer Conference today, it seems nearly a sure thing.
Specifications for the Motorola BACKFLIP
Operating System Android 1.5
Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/900/2100MHz
Data GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA/WiFi
Size 108mm x 53mm x 15.3mm (4.25in x 2.1in x .6in)
Weight 133g (4.7oz)
Battery 1400mAh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours talk time
Up to 13 days standby time
Main Display 3.1-inch 256k color (480 x 320 pixel) TFT
Camera 5.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus
Video Record/Playback
Messaging SMS/MMS/IM
Email Gmail/IMAP4/POP3/SMTP
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR with A2DP stereo
Memory 2GB, microSD card up to 32GB
Availability Q1 2010 (manufacturer's estimate)
Other aGPS, 3.5mm audio jack

Sprint's Motorola i1, first push-to-talk iDEN Android smartphone

2010-04-14T09:41:00.000-07:00

Today Sprint announced that it will carry the Motorola i1, the world's first push-to-talk Android smartphone, for its Sprint Nextel iDEN network.

The device will offer a 3.1-inch touchscreen display, WiFi support, the Opera Mini 5 browser, a 5 megapixel camera with flash, support for Flash 8 web content, the Swype touchscreen keyboard, and support for microSD cards, all in a rugged Mil-Spec 810 shell. Initial screenshots point to a MOTOBLUR-style user interface, although it has not been confirmed if this device will offer that seamless social network integration.

The Motorola i1 will be available in North America this summer, although pricing has not yet been announced yet. To pre-order the device, you can visit www.sprint.com/motoi1.

Specifications for the Motorola i1
Band iDEN 800/900MHz
Data iDEN/WiFi
Size 118mm x 58mm x 12.8mm (4.64in x 2.2in x .5in)
Weight 131.26g (4.63oz)
Battery 1,400mAh
Battery Life Up to 3.5 hours talk time
Up to 4 days
Main Display 3.1-inch 480 x 320 pixel resolution
Camera 5 megapixel
Video Record/Playback
Messaging SMS/MMS/IM
Email IMAP4/POP3/SMTP/Exchange
Bluetooth v2.0
Memory 2GB microSD, supports up to 32GB
Availability Manufacturer estimates second quarter 2010
Other 2.5mm audio jack, music player, push-to-talk

Canon Printer Reviews

2010-04-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

Canon printers are one of the most sought after brands of printers around. The famous brand is a leading technology solutions provider - so does the Canon printe reviews clearly show.

They have a wide array of products ranging from printers, fax machines, copiers, image filing systems, flatbed scanners, cameras, camcorders, lenses, and a lot of other imaging equipment.

Since the company started in 1936, they have managed to establish a highly credible name in the business. Although the company initially started as a camera manufacturer, it eventually became a multi-product manufacturer, and a great one at that.

What helped the company survive, however, is its endless commitment to innovation. And that can be seen based on its great printers alone.
What’s Special about Canon Printers - Canon Printer Reviews

canon printers Canon printers have something special about them. They are made of the finest quality that has built the Canon name and comes with the most advanced technological innovations in the world of imaging and printing.

1. Canon Printer Choices

There are a lot of Canon printers, but all of them are impressive that choosing one is quite difficult.

There are the :

* speedy Canon laser printers,
* regular inkjets
* photo inkjet printers,
* compact photo printers,
* professional large format inkjet printers,
* versatile all-in-one inkjet printers.

Under their laser printers, they have both monochrome printers and color ones.

2. Canon Photo Inkjet Printers

Their photo inkjet printers include ordinary photo printers as well as their special Pixma Pro professional photo printers. Their regular inkjet printers are priced at around $79 to $249, while their Pixma products are more expensive, with prices starting at $499 to $849. They also have special compact photo printers named Selphy and large-format printers with the imagePRO GRAF technology, but these aren’t desktop printers.

3. Multi-function Printers

Finally, they also have two lines of multi-function printers. The MX series is made for the office, while the MP series is made for lab-quality, professional photo printing. The MP series are priced at around $69 up to $299, while the MX office all-in-ones start at $99 up to $399.

You can choose from among their various offers to find the one that best suits your needs and your budget. There will surely be a Canon printer for you.
Features to Expect Fantastics Canon All in One Printers and Injket Printers

Canon printers are highly esteemed because they are equipped with the latest technologies in image printing - so does the raving Canon printer reviews show us. There are many great features that can be found in printers made by Canon. With these printers, you can print documents and photos up to a resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi with 2-picoliter ink droplets on the office printers and up to a soaring 9600 x 2400 dpi with extremely precise 1-picoliter ink droplets on the Pixma photo printers.

Their all-in-ones are also equipped with print/scan/copy capabilities for their photo printers, but a fax machine is added to their office printers. Most of their models printers are also network-ready, and comes with a document feeder, MMC slots, PictBridge ports, and duplexer. They also have unique and breakthrough features such as Infrared-enabled printers and Bluetooth connection via optional Bluetooth adapters.

Canon also offers the Auto Image Fix feature for fast and convenient correction of images before you print. Canon also uses the Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology for their copiers, and 10-color pigment inks for their Pixma Pro series. Obviously, these are features you won’t easily find from other brands.
Public Opinions on Canon Printers

There is no need to ask what consumers think about Canon and its printers, especially the Canon All in One Printers and the Canon inkjets.

Highly credible is actually an understatement when describing Canon considering that the company has won countless awards such as Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in America and also made it as one of Business Week’s Top 100 Brands.

Consumers feel at ease with printers they buy from Canon and expert reviewers need little time to figure out just how great printers from Canon are.

Sony Ericsson debuts Spiro with Walkman feature phone

2010-04-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

Today Sony Ericsson announced the Spiro with Walkman feature phone. As the name implies, the phone runs the Sony Walkman media player functionality to users.

The 92mm x 48mm x 16.75mm (3.6in x 1.88in x 0.65in) Spiro comes equipped with the Walkman music player, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth support, the Obigo Q7 web browser, and a 2.2-inch 320 x 240 pixel display. It also supports microSD cards up to 16GB in size.

The Spiro will be available in contrast black, sunset pink, spring green, and stealth black and is expected to be land on retail shelves in select markets in the third quarter of 2010. Sony Ericsson did not provide carrier or pricing details.

Specifications for the Sony Ericsson Spiro with Walkman

Band GSM 900/1800MHz or 950/1900MHz
Data GPRS/EDGE
Size 92mm x 48mm x 16.75mm (3.6in x 1.88in x 0.65in)
Weight 90g (3.17oz)
Battery N/A
Battery Life N/A(GSM)
N/A (GSM) standby time
Main Display 2.2-inch 320 x 240 pixel resolution
Camera 2 megapixel
Video Record/Playback
Messaging SMS/MMS
Email N/A
Bluetooth v2.0
Memory 5MB internal, microSD card support for up to 16GB
Availability Manufacturer estimates third quarter 2010
Other 3.5mm audio jack, Walkman Music player, FM Radio

Gaming on the New MacBook Pros

2010-04-14T09:24:00.000-07:00

Today Apple introduced the latest refresh to their MacBook Pro line, the highest tier boasts new Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, 4GBs of RAM which can be expanded to up to 8GBs, and new NVIDIA GPUs – the GeForce GT 330M and GeForce GT 320M -- which Apple claims are 80-percent more powerful than the previous GeForce 9400M chipset. With Valve's Steam digital games service coming to Apple's operating system later this year, what do the latest additions to the MacBook Pro series mean for gaming on Macs?

For it's most cost-effective model, the 13-inch variation, the company has maintained the Intel Core 2 Duo processor but added a new NVIDIA chipset made specifically for Apple; the GeForce GT 320M. Since this new chip is exclusive to the latest wave of MacBook Pros, there's no way of telling how it performs with games until proper benchmarks can be performed. Official word from Apple states that the GT 320M includes 48 processing cores, which allows it to run games up to 1.8 times faster than the previous chipset, the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M.

To put things into perspective, the 9400M was capable of running Call of Duty 4 at reasonable specs at an average rate of 30 frames-per-second. While certainly an impressive 3D high-definition effort, Call of Duty 4 is three years old, and many current titles may not perform as well.

While the new GT 320M has yet to be stress tested, the NVIDIA hardware being used in the new 15-inch and 17-inch models, the GeForce GT 330M, has been tested in gaming applications on other Windows-based machines, which could be an indicator of how it could perform on a Windows partition via the MacBook Pro's Boot Camp software.

Previous tests of the GT 330M show solid performance on older titles like Crysis, Left 4 Dead, and GRID, but lackluster results in more recent, more demanding games like Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Obviously there are factors to consider other than the GT 330M alone, such as CPU speeds, memory, operating system, etc., but it does give us a sense of what to expect from Apple's latest laptops.

Specs wise, the GT 330M includes:

* 48 CUDA Processing Cores
* Clock Speeds ofup to 1265MHz
* Memory Clocks of 1066MHz DDR3/800MHz GDDR3
* OpenGL 2.1 Support
* DirectX 10.1 Support
* Windows 7 Support
* Digital Output resolutions of 2560x1600
* VGAOutput resolutions of 2048x1536

Although it's clear they won't match up with other gaming-centric machines, we're curious to see just how well the new MacBook Pros will perform in gaming applications with the bump in graphics processing, as well as the new Intel i5 and i7 processors

Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop

2010-04-12T22:14:00.000-07:00

Dell’s new Dell XPS 13 laptop is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 with 3-MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz FSB packed on NVIDIA MCP79MX Chipset Motherboard, offering 4-GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (max 4-GB in 2 slots), a 320-GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive and a 8X DVD Super Multi Double layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Dell Studio XPS 13 is designed with a unique look, having its rounded hinges supporting the display and angled shape and tapered chassis only 1.6-inches thick along the back edge. A leather-like strip provides a comfortable grip when carrying the laptop around. The mouse buttons are quiet and feature an illuminated stripe when the keyboard backlighting is enabled. A row of touch-sensitive media controls are placed on the keyboard, along with dedicated buttons for turning the on/off the Wi-Fi antenna, and ejecting a disc from the built-in DVD writer.

Weighing 2.2 kgs the Dell Studio XPS 13 Laptop PC is build using Magnesium Alloy casting and it features a 13.3-inch (33.7 cm) WUXGA Widescren Active Matrix LCD TFT display powered by integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT dedicated graphics chipset with 256-MB dedicated GDDR3 dedicated memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution with 16.7 million colors.

Built chiefly for media consumption and available in several colors including Sapphire Blue, Smoke Grey, Crimson Red and Bone White, the Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop offers a wide range of component upgrades – including integrated WWAN or a Blu-ray DVD burner optical drive.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GT discrete graphics offers support for Direct x 9.0 acceleration, Dual independent display option, Dynamic Display Detect, and Open GL 1.4 graphical environment and it also offers enhanced durability with magnesium-alloy chassis, sealed keyboards and StrikeZone hard drives.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium edition preinstalled Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop offers Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 Network 802.11a/g/n Dell Mini Card for wireless LAN networking and it also features integrated 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller, built-in 56kbps V.92 Fax/Modem, 4x USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, VGA video output & S-Video and integrated stereo speakers powered by 5.1 channel surround audio system.

An optional Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth module for Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop allows attaching wireless mice, keyboards, PDAs and other Bluetooth-enabled devices without the hassle of cords and cables.

The sleek Dell Studio XPS also offers 1.3 Megapixel Webcam along with Dual Digital Array Microphone allowing fast and quick access to video chat and comes with 5.1 channel audio hardware with for true surround sound experience and internal Altec Lansing stereo speakers (4W each) delivering high quality audio.

The Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop PC also features an integrated 8-in-1 removable memory card reader supporting SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, XD, Mini SD, MS Duo and MS Pro Duo media cards. The laptop is available in Crimson Red or Tuxedo Black colors.

Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop also features standard Wi-Fi Catcher for connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot and it is done without powering up your notebook and it also offers standard Hyperband Multi-Antenna which allow strong and clear wireless reception. Besides, the laptop also offers a standard Consumer Infrared port which allows navigate through music, videos, photos remotely with the travel remote control located in the express card slot.

Featuring HDMI digital out port, the Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop also offers an optional A-V communications package with integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam with directional microphone, noise-isolation earbuds and Skype software and comes with Dell MediaDirect technology for fast, one-button access to videos, music or photos.

Build with Magnesium Alloy casting, the new Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop PC also offers Dell MediaDirect, which allows fast, easy one-button access to movies, music, photos, & Microsoft Office content without starting Microsoft Windows.

I/O Interfaces

* 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
* ExpressCard 54mm
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
* VGA port for external monitor
* RJ-45, Ethernet
* RJ-11, fax/modem
* Microphone-in
* Headphone-out
* S-Video TV-out
* PCMCIA Card Slot
* 8-in-1 Removable Memory Card Reader
* HDMI port output for HDTV video
* Dual digital array Microphones

Featuring 6-cell 56 WHr lithium-ion battery that offers upto 2.5-hours battery life, the Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop also offers an optional 9-cell 85 WHr lithium-ion battery with extended 9-hours of backup life and is available for starting price of about Rs. 55,000/- with one year warranty.

Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 Laptop

2010-04-12T22:06:00.000-07:00

Fujitsu’s lightweight and durable T-2010 laptop is powered by Intel’s ultra low voltage Core 2 Duo processor and it comes with 12.1-inch widescreen display powered by integrated Intel graphics and features a media playback panel that allows users to conveniently play, pause, stop and skip through media.Only 1.36 inch thick, new Fujitsu T-2010 laptop is powered by 1.2 GHz, Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage U7600 processor, with 2-MB L2 cache, 533 Mhz front bus, using Intel 965GM express chipset motherboard, and it comes with 2-GB DDDR2 533 MHz SDRAM , and 160- GB ATA 5400 rpm harddisk .

Featuring a 12.1-inch (30.7 cm) widescreen TFT WXGA display the Fujitsu LifeBook T2010 laptop offers Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 graphics chipset with 384 MB shared video memory offering maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels in 16 million colors.

Windows Vista Home Premium preloaded, Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 laptop weighs only 1.9 kgs with battery pack and also comes with internal 56kbps V.92 fax/modem, 10/100 Mbps RealTek RTL8100CL Ethernet LAN connection and 802.11a/b/g/draft-n WiFi card / Atheros Super AG Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g WiFi card besides sporting Bluetooth v2.0 card with EDR (Enhanced data rate) for wireless connectivity.

In addition, Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 laptop includes built-in Stereo Speakers, RealTek ALC262 Hi-definition Codec audio, 1.3 MP webcam, built-in microphone, 4 USB v2.0 ports, and external VGA Monitor port, a 5-in-1 card slot that supports Secured Digital, Memory Media Stick, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD media cards and ExpressCard/34/ 54 card slot.

The T-2010 laptop also comes preloaded with many software including CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink PowerProducer 3.0, Roxio Digital Media SE, Roxio DLA, and Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0.

I/O Interfaces

* 4 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
* RJ-11 modem/fax/tel line
* Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45
* External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
* Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
* Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
* 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader

The Fujitsu LifeBook T-2010 laptop is equipped with 6-cell Li-Ion battery providing incredible 9 hrs battery backup and is available in India for the price of Rs. 1,55,000 with 3-year warranty.

Moserbaer ivo 510i Media Player

2010-04-12T09:18:00.000-07:00

IVO-510i
Features

* In-built Memory : 2GB
* Comes in 02 colours – White & Black
* 1.8” QCIF+ High brightness TFT Screen
* Play Music/FM While Browsing Picture and Game
* User Specific Equalizer setting with SRS WOW/WOW HD
* Mini SD Card- Expandable Memory
* Hi-Fi Earphone
* Built-in Speaker
* FM RADIO With Recording function
* Voice recording
* Transfer Content from PC/SD Card
* Multiple Charging : USB/ADAPTER
* Supporting Format Of:
WMV / AVI / JPEG / GIF / MPEG4 / MP3 / WMA / WAV / APE / BMP / XVID / MPEG / OGGVORBIS

Test Drive Unlimited 2

2010-04-12T07:53:00.000-07:00

What do Sammy Davis Jr., Dom DeLuise, Sally Field and that guy from The Man with the Golden Gun have in common? They’ve all, in one movie or another, proved that a useless co-pilot is still ten times better company than the best GPS.
Eden Games know this, and will prove it again with Test Drive Unlimited 2. A new cooperative passenger mode means that when your online buddy gets in to gawp at your new velvet dashboard, they won’t have to leave when you start the ignition. Off-road treasure hunts, high-stakes clan battles or heaven forbid an actual test drive: whatever it is, they can spend it all in your peripheral vision.

The original TDU left us at a junction. On its left: a road to realism, where Crysis-style visuals could meet a narrower, more conventional racer. On its right: MMO country, where behind the humble looks lives a world of opportunities. The sequel takes the latter – the right road – and look where it’s ended up: Ibiza, home to Channel 5 documentaries, Britons with no center of gravity, police with no sense of humour, and locals insisting there’s a lot more to it: which there is. There are relics of the Punic wars, wild topography and an erratic climate: all you need for a colossal open world Gumballing game.Like its predecessor, TDU2 isn’t afraid of being gaming’s answer to the Magic Eye puzzle, stressing details within details. Yes, there’s a new metallic flake layer for shader fetishists. Yes, there are stitches in the seats, leather around the stitches, and raindrops on the leather when you forget to raise the hardtop. And yes, the message is still that greed is good, and that a giant yacht with a massively multiplayer jacuzzi (the best of the game’s new homes) makes up for you looking like a porcelain zombie. But this is luxury with a hint of restraint. It doesn’t have the extreme attitude of Dirt 2.

Test Drive Unlimited is one of the finest racers of its generation, precisely because it looks beyond the cars and whatever’s reflected in them. That means better clans in the sequel, with war chests to either gamble on tournaments, fritter on luxuries, or invest in bricks, mortar and playable trophies such as the Gumpet Apollo supercar. It means 4x4s built to climb taller mountains to find auto-wrecks, giving you further exclusives. It means persistent stats for winning, dodging and discovery.What it doesn’t necessarily mean is a handling system to everyone’s taste. No such thing exists, of course, but this build of Test Drive Unlimited 2 dwells on the accessible and cosmetic, its toylike crashes causing little harm while savaging the paintwork. Even that’s an improvement on last time.

Lenovo G550 Review

2010-04-10T23:54:00.000-07:00

The new Lenovo G550 is an update to the Value Line G530 with the primary difference being the shift from a 16:10 to a 16:9 screen. This is becoming a common trend for most manufacturers, as they shift to the now more standardized 16:9 screens. The biggest question on our minds is how well this updated budget notebook performs; considering the previous revision earned our Editor's Choice award.
Lenovo Value line G550 Specifications:

* Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 (2.00GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (w/ SP1)
* 15.6-inch glossy 16:9 display (1366x768)
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 3GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
* 250GB Western Digital 5400RPM HDD
* SuperMulti DVD+/-RW Optical Drive
* Broadcom WiFi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Modem
* 6-Cell 11.1V 48WHr Battery
* Limited 1-year standard parts and labor warranty
* Dimensions: LxWxH, 14.9 x 9.6 x 1.4"
* Weight: 5lbs 9.0oz
* Price as configured: $549
Build and Design
The design of the G550 has changed slightly from the G530, switching from a smooth matte exterior finish, to a black weave pattern. The new cover is every bit as strong as the last one, preventing any screen distortion even if you hit or flex the back of the screen. The interior of the notebook shares the same color as the lid, but is textured with a rougher matte finish similar to what you would find on unpainted sections of a ThinkPad. Lenovo took the back-to-basics route with the color scheme on this notebook, making it entirely black inside and out.

The chassis is constructed entirely of plastic, but where most budget notebooks might feel flexible or flimsy, the G550 feels like a solid block of sturdy material. When talking about the palm rest on most notebooks, including ThinkPads, notebooks with good support still show some flex under a very strong grip. Somehow squeezing the palm rests on the G550 feels like you are trying to squeeze a rock. Other areas of the notebook share the same toughness, including the keyboard and surrounding trim.

To upgrade components the G550 has easy access panels to the memory and CPU, wireless card, and hard drive on the bottom of the notebook. No components, including the processor, had "warranty void if removed" stickers, making it very easy to handle upgrades or repairs in the future.
Screen and Speakers
The 15.6" LCD is average compared to most 15-16" notebooks, with bright and vibrant colors and decent viewing angles. The G550's big change is the transition away from the 16:10 screen size to the wider (but shorter) 16:9 panels. The screen offers a glossy surface, which helps improve colors and contrast at the cost of added reflections and glare. Compared to "frameless" displays the reflections were tolerable as long as you were not outside under direct sunlight. Screen brightness was adequate for viewing in bright office conditions, but might not cut it outside unless it is an overcast day. Vertical viewing angles were adequate with a broad viewing sweet spot measuring 30 degrees forward or back before colors started to wash out or invert. Horizontal view angles were much better, showing minimal color distortion at steep angles.The speakers are located on the front edge of the palmrest and sound more than adequate for playing music or watching streaming video. Sound quality isn't the best compared to other notebooks of this size with a tinny sound that lacks bass. Headphones would be a good accessory for this notebook.

Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard is easy to type on, sharing the same comfortable and durable feel as my ThinkPad T60 keyboard and only differing in layout. Individual key action is smooth with no audible click when pressed. The keys are textured with a smooth matte finish, giving decent traction for typing ... unlike the glossy keyboards we are seeing on a greater number of notebooks these days. Keyboard support is excellent, barely a hint of flex on the main section of the keyboard. The newer 16:9 chassis on the G550 allowed Lenovo to add a numberpad to the keyboard, but they didn't change the support under that side of the keyboard frame. It doesn't appear to have much flex, but it has just enough to make a squeaking sound against the optical drive when press down. Media-related keys are limited to touch-sensitive mute and volume up/down buttons located above the keyboard.Lenovo transitioned to a new touchpad on the G550, switching from the Synaptics model on the G530 to an ALPS pad. The ALPS pad doesn't have as quick of a refresh rate, so at times it feels like the pointer is lagging behind your finger. Another problem is the surface isn't as sensitive for users who like to use tap to click and tap to drag frequently. On the Synaptics pad it is easy to drag and lift off, while the ALPS models seem to need a strong tap at the end, otherwise it won't let go of the selected item and you keep dragging it around the screen. The touchpad buttons are similar to the old ones, with shallow feedback and giving off a positive "click" when pressed.

Ports and Features
Although the G550 is now larger than the G530, Lenovo still managed to decrease the amount of ports available. The ExpressCard slot is missing, USB ports are down from four to three, and the modem jack is gone. I can see no other reason besides cutting costs for such a loss of features.

Radiopaq Sound Jacket for 4G iPod Nano

2009-11-13T20:49:00.000-08:00

Radiopaq, company known for internet audio search and manufacturer of various digital products have come with Sound Jacket for iPod Nano 4th Gen using the Intelligent Audio technology in order to improve the Quality of the MP3 music for about 60% what it is today.

Radiopaq comes up with two products Sound Jacket and Sound Mix, thereby improving the performance of the iPod Nano. The sound jacket intended for iPod Nano is announced to serve as Graphic Equalizer which could continuously adjust or equalize according to the music being played, eliminating the distortion and revealing the details of the music which lost during the compression.

The Sound Jacket can be attached to the iPod without connecting it to the power source. It can draw the power directly from docked iPod resulting into 12hrs of continuous listening. It is compatible with both Headphones as well as with standard iPod docks.

It is in exclusive add-on for iPod Nano 4G only and is worth about £70 (approx $113). However if you are not satisfied by audio output of iPod Nano 4G, its an expensive way of boosting of sound Quality.

Dell Latitude Z600

2009-11-13T20:39:00.000-08:00

Dell Latitude Z600, new thin and smart business notebook added to the dell line up basically aimed for business users. The imminent feature added by Dell to its latitude Z series is the Docking Stand and Wireless charging.

Dell latitude Z600 has 16” inch LCD 1600x 900 High Definition Display, 2 mega pixel auto focus camera, Bluetooth, WiFi, Backlit Keyboard, Dell Edge Touch LCD Sensor, 3G modules either EVDO or HSPA, external DVD or Blu ray drive.The business Notebook is thin and expensive but thanks to its online discount which makes it available for $1799 instead of $1999 which is its starting cost.

Samsung Revealed ST45 Camera

2009-11-12T23:44:00.000-08:00

Samsung revealed a new point and shoot digital camera model ST45 supposing the device to be the thinnest in the market. The model is ultra slim just 16mm thick.

The new camera has 2.7 inch QVGA with resolution 230k color TFT LCD Screen offering a 12 mega pixel sensor together with 3x lens. The significant features of the device include image stabilization, Face detection, Smart Albums, Self portrait and Frame guides.

It is available in three colors Blue, Red, Grey. The device will be available in market by end of September.
Samsung UK Press Release

Samsung Announces Ultra Slim and Ultra Light Digital Compact Camera

9:00am BST 3rd September 2009 – Samsung, leaders in innovation and digital imaging, is pleased to announce the launch of the 16mm ultra slim ST45. The aluminium ST45 combines innovative technology and user-friendly features to deliver optimum image quality in a light and stylish package.

Smart Auto – Scene Recognition

The 12 mega pixel ST45 features a 2.7” QVGA (230K) TFT LCD screen and Samsung’s new “Smart Scene Recognition” technology. “Smart Scene Recognition” has 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, Night portrait, Macro, Macro Colour, helping people take the perfect shot regardless of the conditions. You can also use these settings when sorting through your photos – making it quick and easy to find all the portrait, outdoor or macro images you’ve taken.

Digital Image Stabilisation/Self Portrait & Frame Guide

The ST45 offers Digital Image Stabilisation helping you get great sharp images without blurring. A highly sensitive ISO 3200 and Samsung’s Self Portrait & Frame Guide are included within the ultra slim and light ST45 alongside a host of other advanced features. The Frame Guide means you no longer need to rely on the technological capabilities of strangers for those perfect holiday snaps. When you use the setting, the camera takes a ghost picture of your desired shot and displays a template when you pass the camera over to someone else – ensuring they always take the picture you want them to take once you’re in it.

Face Detection

“Face Detection” locates the subject’s face within the frame and automatically adjusts auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits; in “Blink Detection Mode” the camera will take a series of shots when closed eyes are detected so everyone is captured with their eyes open; in “Smile Mode” a picture is automatically taken when smiles are detected and, in “Beauty Shot” mode, facial skin is retouched for a brighter and smoother skin tone.

Smart Album – Digital Contents Management

The ST45 features a new “Smart Album” Digital Contents Management system; a contents management program within the camera itself that significantly reduces the time it takes to find a photo – so it’s quick and easy to store and manage your picture collection. The clever navigation program automatically organises your shots based on the date they were taken, their contents, colour or themes.

“Samsung is delighted to strengthen its range of compact cameras with the launch of the sophisticated ST45. Our cameras set the benchmark for quality and innovation and with the launch of the ST45 all photographers will enjoy taking high quality images” said Steve Mitchell, General Manager Marketing, Samsung Digital Imaging Division.

The ST45 is available in Red, Black, Blue and Grey. All colours will be available from leading high street and online retailers from late September 2009. Samsung Cameras include a one year warranty. Customers requiring further information should call 0845 726 7864 or visit samsungcamera.co.uk

About Samsung Digital Imaging

Samsung Digital Imaging is a leading-edge expert in delivering high-end digital cameras and camcorders for today’s and future generations of photographers and videographers by merging technical innovation with superior design. Samsung’s global brand image has been enhanced tremendously in recent years – it is believed to be in the top 20 of the world’s most powerful brands, and is recognised as the fourth fastest-growing brand image has been enhanced tremendously in recent years – it is believed to be in the top 20 of the world’s most powerful brands, and is recognised as the fourth fastest-growing brand in the world, according to Interbrand.

HTC Touch - 3G Tech

2009-06-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

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