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Specs leaked Nintendo 3DS: Two ARM11 266MHz processor, 1.5GB Internal Storage

2010-09-24T19:00:00.000+07:00

Nintendo 3DS, 3D portable gaming console from Japan is still unknown up to now its official specification. However, based on an undisclosed source, Nintendo 3DS believed to have two 266 MHz ARM11 processor, GPU 133MHz, 4MB dedicated VRAM, 64MB RAM, and 1.5GB of internal storage (still can be expanded with SD Card).

If it is true based on the ARM11 architecture, this is an enormous improvement. There have been many famous companies also use it, like the iPhone, iPod Touch, Amazon Kindle, Zune HD, and some Android phones.

So also with two separate processors when compared with the Original Nintendo DS that uses 67Mhz ARM9 and ARM7 33.5Mhz. For the GPU, which will most likely be the choice Nintendo is Pica 200 who have underclocked speed of 200MHz in a state (according to rumors).

Unfortunately the debut of Nintendo 3DS still a secret, the gamers seem to be patient until this portable game consoles available in the market. News prior to preach Nintendo 3DS, will be released on 20 November, if so, just wait in 2 months.

Samsung Wave recorded One Million Sales in Europe

2010-09-24T12:00:00.000+07:00

Samsung Wave has just recorded encouraging sales results in Europe. According to media reports one of South Korea that was launched by GSMArena, Bada handset that uses the OS's first self-made from Samsung is able to sell more than one million units within four months since its launch. This means adding Samsung's success in July, announced that one million units of Wave have been sold worldwide.
Samsung is reportedly is preparing three new Wave series phones, The Wave 2, Wave 2 and Wave 723 Pro. All three are placed below grade Samsung Wave and is expected to spread the Bada platform aimed at mobile phone market lower middle class.

Motorola Droid 2 Global Edition using 1.2GHz Processor

2010-09-24T07:00:00.000+07:00

Motorola Droid 2, successor to the success of Motorola's Android phone Droid will attend the first global version that supports CDMA and GSM networks. According to the latest developments seem gained global version Motorola Droid 2 which was released by Verizon will get the increased speed of the processor to 1.2 GHz.
Increasing speed is shown by Droid-Life that has been running tests on the Droid second quadrant Global Edition. Seen this phone has a 1200Mhz CPU, while as it is known, Motorola Droid 2 version of the original uses Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 chip 1GHz.

Texas Instruments alone reportedly will not issue OMAP4 dual-core processors this year, so there are rumors that Motorola will replace its platform to preach to the NVIDIA Tegra 2 for next-generation smart phones.

Motorola Global Droid 2 edition is rumored to be available in September, but it seems to retreat from an already scheduled. Some photos the appearance of two new Motorola Droid with white casing also been circulated.

James Cameron will Direct the Movie StarCraft II

2010-09-09T19:00:00.000+07:00

Blizzard does not want to eliminate the momentum, after success with fictionnya science strategy game, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty that still exist sequel to sequel. Leading game developers are also popular Diablo game ever produced was in fact planning to make StarCraft enter into the big screen. Rob Pardo, Blizzard vice president recently said that if James Cameron, director of the film box office number one intends to make a movie StarCraft, Blizzard probably would have agreed with pleasure. Maybe this is a film that is suitable for James Cameron, especially his last film Avatar is similar to a video game plot, certainly with more action on the big screen will increase the popularity of StarCraft Game instead.

When the StarCraft II really want to make the movie, let alone by director James Cameron's classmates will go to the box office seemed longer. Unfortunately this seems like famous director is busy with Avatar 2.

Nokia E7 will be Launched in London Next Week

2010-09-09T12:00:00.000+07:00

Nokia reportedly will soon introduce E-Series phones which Nokia E7 touch screen on the Nokia World event will be held on 14 September in London. Was obtained by Reuters leaks from insiders and revealed Monday.

Nokia E7 was reported as a QWERTY touch screen mobile phone will likely use OS Symbian ^ 3. Also mentioned also that a large touch screen with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels.

Besides Nokia E7, the event will also be used to announce the availability of N8 and a handset that unfortunately other unnamed.

Motorola Limited Edition R2-D2 Coming 30 September

2010-09-09T09:56:00.001+07:00

Motorola is preparing a special edition of Droid 2 which is called Droid R2-D2. Limited edition of the droid R2-D2 Star Wars Special Edition is planned to attend September 30 and only available online through Verizon service in the United States.

This product will use the dock like a Star Wars model that turned it into an alarm clock and weather station. In the back of the dock there are also arising Star Wars logo to display an elegant impression. This limited edition also includes a quiz that will distribute free 8 cell phone of this type, once can unlock the secrets of this model second droid. This quiz can be accessed at specific sites Droid R2D2.

Quarter Two: Smart Phone Grow up 64%, Android 886%

2010-08-04T12:00:00.000+07:00

Based on recent data collected Canalys, an expert in the technology industry analyst reported the growth of smart phones around the world has reached 64% when compared with second quarter 2009. Likewise with the Android OS, this green robot operating system has grown 886% from the same position last year, certainly for newcomers, the rate is not difficult to achieve because it will look great.

In the smart phone market share in the World, Nokia still leading the charge of 38%, this is supported from cheap mobile phones based on Symbian. RIM came in second position with a market share of 18%, then Apple's market share of 13%.
America has sold 14.7 million units in 2010 smart phone this second quarter, 34% are Android-based phone. Chinese mobile phone market as the second largest in world after the U.S. also has sold 6.9 million units of smart phones (about 11% of the share of smart poser Worldwide).

Windows Phone 7 Present in Europe in October, November in the U.S.

2010-08-04T08:04:00.002+07:00

Engadget just reported that the COO (Chief Operation Officer) of Microsoft, Kevin Turner, seems to have been doing presentations about the device Windows Phone 7. Kevin Turnet said that while today is a difficult time for the company (Microsoft in the mobile sector), but .... in October or November to October in Europe, November in the U.S. - we'll be back (new product launches).This information is the most real information from a source on the date of the launch of Microsoft Windows Phone 7. Completely unclear why the Europeans were used as launching the first place and not the United States as a hangout Microsoft.

Apple sued Because the iPad Overheat Problem

2010-07-30T12:00:00.000+07:00

An owner reported by Bloomberg iPad sue Apple because the device is overheated and die when exposed to direct sunlight. The claim was registered in the federal courts in California and is being sought to reach a class-action status to demand compensation yag not mentioned.

It is said by the plaintiff that its iPad device too quickly overheat in ordinary weather conditions. It is said that the iPad can not meet consumer expectations in general for the Apple-made device.

Earlier this issue was also never complained, not long after the first iPad sold in early April. Some people preach this issue, including one editor of PC Magazine named Zach Honig iPad which says it has left her for 10 minutes in the sun when the weather is warm and within 10 minutes of the deadly iPad yourself with the message "iPad needs to cool down before you cans use it. " Honig said that his iPad then inserted into the refrigerator and can walk normally within a few minutes later.

According to The Next Web, iPad has the operating temperature between 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) when executed and will die at the temperature 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius).

Although there are reports problems, iPad still sold well today. Recorded more than 3.3 million units were sold between April to June.

Acer Aspire One D255, Netbook Android & Windows Dual Boot Coming Soon in Taiwan

2010-07-30T08:00:00.000+07:00

Again Acer netbook with the ability to set up dual boot, the Acer Aspire One D255 at a time is the successor of series dual booting the previous D250. This Netbook provide innovation and speed options from Android, and functionalities and reliability than Windows XP.

Aspire One D255 is equipped with 10-inch screen, Intel Atom N550 Processor, 250GB Hard Drive, Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, 1GB of RAM memory, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 6-cell battery. Netbook latest dual boot is also rumored to be launched in Taiwan (as well as a dual boot first netbook in Taiwan) in the event of Taipei Computer Applications Show, which took place on 5 to 9 August 2010.

Prices are set not far different from the netbook Acer in general, ie $ 11 900 Taiwan dollars, or about U.S. $ 370. It seems a fair price considering Android tablet device is above the average figure. So select Netbook or Tablet? Depending on individual tastes.

Nintendo 3DS been secured from Piracy

2010-07-14T19:00:00.002+07:00

The latest portable gaming console output Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS is rumored to be present with a myriad of new technologies that can protect them from piracy. This technology can protect to play games that are original and official. Unfortunately no further details about further exposed by Nintendo.

So far, Nintendo DS on the market many cases of piracy were attacked, as well as Nintendo DSi suffered a similar fate, but even fewer. Nintendo 3DS prepared more mature with better anti-piracy, thus making a more promising investment climate for game publishers and developers.

For information, to develop 3D games cost more and would certainly expect the game developers that successful investment guarantees against 3DS Nintendo game consoles. Sounds like good news and bad news for its users later. Good because the game produced more quality and more varied, bad of course because they have to spend big to make up for the original game than the pirated version, but they should not.

Microsoft immediately launched a 'Murderer iPad'

2010-07-14T12:00:00.001+07:00

One of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently announced that it will bring sophisticated devices and tablets over the coming months. This was expressed during the opening ceremony Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington, DC

The question what kind of tablets based on Windows 7, would be dismissed success iPad, which first appeared with a revolutionary idea. Clearly Microsoft is also planning to cooperate with Dell, Samsung, and Toshiba to build these tablets. While for the price, Microsoft is promising this product will have a range of varieties and prices that can compete with the iPad.

Actually had a lot of manufacturers of electronic devices that feel less suitable with Windows 7 OS on the device tablets. April yesterday, HP's tablet could cancel the project and replace it with Microsoft Couriernya WebOS. The same is done LG decided not to use Windows 7 as less relevant in the market.

Ballmer still has not announced the exact date of its announcement, Microsoft also reportedly is focused on smart phones for now. However his form later when announced, hopefully it will be more successful than the cell phone, Microsoft Kin whose fate has graduated.

Samsung Wave sales Translucent 1 Million Units in 4 Sunday

2010-07-14T08:00:00.000+07:00

Samsung Wave, Bada-based mobile phone Samsung is apparently the first seed did not disappoint, at least it proved to be of high enough level of sales. This phone has sold 1 million units worldwide in just four weeks after its release.

Could have considered Samsung Wave did not have sophisticated specifications Samsung Galaxy S. But this phone has a camera Bada enough qualified (5MP), 3.3-inch screen, simple interface, and at a reasonable price. Many even consider Samsung Wave as the best-featured mobile phone (can not be equated with a smart phone).

Samsung Wave has been launched in India with a price of about 3.75 million rupiah, while the Samsung Galaxy S released there at around 6.2 million rupiah

Blackberry 9800 Slider Get New Name, Torch

2010-06-19T12:00:00.000+07:00

After appearing a lot of photos from various sides, this time blowing news for Blackberry cell phone slider 9800. Blackberry phones are said to be carrying the Blackberry OS 6.0 as the default in this release are not part of the family reportedly Bold, but a new family named Torch.

Blackberry Torch? Bold naming seemed more impressed than the Torch professional. RIM reportedly considering whether to launch the 9800 BW ranks Slider into Bold or create a new line. Torch naming itself reportedly has also been carefully considered by RIM, even BlackberryTorch.com domain name was registered RIM said in April.

Blackberry Pearl line of mobile phones has represented a small, compact, and has a SureType keyboard. Curve representing the full range of mobile phones QWERTY lower levels. Bold line of business represents a full QWERTY phone on the Curve. Levels Storm touch-screen Blackberry phones represent. What about the Torch, could represent a new Blackberry phone with two touch-screen mode and the QWERTY keyboard or represent that blackberry phones have been equipped with OS 6.0.

Apart from the problem of naming, Blackberry 9800 Slider is also reportedly being produced by RIM factory in Guadalajara, Mexico. Likely that RIM will launch it in 2010 did not exceed this.

Swype Beta has been Released for Android

2010-06-19T07:00:00.000+07:00

Touch screen technology increasingly being used for mobile phones. But despite a large surplus with the screen, much to complain via the touch screen typing is not as fast as using a physical keyboard-shaped QWERTY on the phone.

Now the view above slowly been lost, because the development of capacitive touch screen technologies and applications that have been eliminating these weaknesses. Swype, an application for fast typing on the touch screen that has been there before will be expanded. For now, Swype even been available for Android phones though still in beta.

Swype allows users to type quickly without having to push a word must be one by one. Using the same Swype rich gaming letters connect, users simply need to shift the series of characters sequentially into one word.

Swype previously introduced by Samsung Omnia II is based on Windows Mobile and will present to various mobile phone options in the near future.

Google Earth for iPad Past Comes with Full Resolution

2010-06-18T19:00:00.000+07:00

Good news for users iPad, although in Indonesia alone has approximately 3000 new users including the bestselling sweet iPad least here, as it still has not sold officially. In addition Google has also just released the Google Earth application for the iPad. This means users can be tested iPad around and see the earth with such wide-screen tablet other than PCs, notebooks, and mobile phones.

There is no clear distinction from Google Earth to iPad, only given a customized appearance. Also this application can also be moved quickly because it is run by the processor as the mastermind iPad A4. Google Earth application for the iPad was also featured in full resolution and all features are also well underway, including a multitouch.

To download Google Earth for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

HTC Hero, Xperia X10 Series Get Immediate Android 2.1 Update

2010-06-18T12:00:00.000+07:00

Android mobile phone manufacturers like HTC and Sony Ericsson has announced it will provide an update Android OS 2.1 to a cell phone. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 ranks (including the X10 and X10 mini mini Pro) and HTC Hero will get this OS update as soon as possible this year.

Also adding some features for Sony Ericsson X10 with full HD video recorder, and connection to the television Mediascape Timescape and wirelessly.

HTC Hero Update will be available end of June this month, while the ranks of the new Xperia X10 will receive updates Android 2.1 (eclair) in the third quarter of 2010. What about Android OS 2.2 Froyo that has a myriad of new features, it seems to be patient waiting for the next year.

Apple Fantastic Record, More than 600,000 iPhone 4 Sold in 1 Day

2010-06-18T07:00:00.000+07:00

June 15 and pre order iPhone 4 has been opened and reap the reservation system disruption due to the many buyers who want to be the first owner of the newest generation iPhone. One of AT & T experiencing problems so neglected and disappointed many buyers. Shipping iPhone 4 also finally postponed to July 2, from which should be June 24.

Once computed by Apple, iPhone sales 4 on pre order yesterday apparently reached a new record sales of Apple products. There are more than 600,000 iPhones were sold in just four a day. It just has not appeared since, this phone has become a byword and great news, especially after the prototype iPhone 4 unfolded by Gizmodo.

Besides Apple, together with AT & T has also said demand for apology from too high reservation iPhone 4 which resulted in many problems ordering, such as buying the wrong, reservations without the goods, store closures, reservations with notes handwritten, so people can get into your account to other users, even credit card information data leaked to the wrong person.

Galaxy S Samsung Glide Past and Sold Out in Singapore

2010-06-08T12:00:00.000+07:00

The launch of Samsung's S Galaxy which was previously said to be launched simultaneously in 110 countries still do not get a date certain. Some predictions say the smart phone will be launched simultaneously with the scheduled launch in India on 10 June.

Apart from that, it turns out this phone has been sold in Singapore by one of the leading operators in the State of, SingTel. Unfortunately the phone only has a limited supply and have been sold out, meaning only a handful of people know faster is to have this information.

The launch of Samsung's S Galaxy in Singapore yesterday joined enlivened by the band from Korea, Super Junior has his many fans in Asia. Indeed Singapore is a country with an Android phone enthusiasts are quite high.

Unclear why the sale of Samsung S Galaxy was first performed in Singapore with limited stock, this could have a sales strategy to increase consumer enthusiasm on the Android smart phone Samsung on this one.

Motorola Milestone XT720, Android for Multimedia Enthusiasts

2010-06-08T07:22:00.001+07:00

Motorola has just announced the release of the Milestone series XT720 in England as a smartphone Android is acclaimed as one of the thinnest with only 10.9 mm thick. MilestoneXT720 also features 8 MP camera with Xenon flash, the first for Android.
XT720 using Android OS 2.1 uses capacitive touch screen 3.7 inches with 480 x 854 pixel resolution and 550MHz CPU ARM Cortex A8. This gadget is for lovers decent multimedia available for HDMI output port in addition to 720p HD video recording capabilities with 10x digital zoom.

The design is similar to Milestone / Droid, but did not use a physical keyboard that can be shifted.

Microsoft Announces Windows Live Essentials Wave 4

2010-06-05T12:00:00.000+07:00

Microsoft has announced a package of Windows Live Essentials Wave 4, a new free program intended to facilitate the three jobs is to create and share pictures / videos, set up email in one place, and file synchronization between computers to access files from anywhere over an internet connection.

The release of the Wave 4 contains Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live Writer, Windows Live Photo Gallery, Windows Live Movie Maker, and Windows Live Family Safety. Windows Live Sync has been updated a massive and has become part of this package, while Windows Live Toolbar replaced by Bing Bar.

In this release Microsoft feature for Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, and Sync. Each has advantages and is quite impressive changes from previous versions.

Currently Microsoft has not provided a link to download the package and give information when time availability. It is estimated that this package would be presented with the Windows 7 Service Pack 1. Package will be available for Windows Vista and Windows 7, while for Windows XP is not available.

Huawei S7, Android-Based Tablet

2010-06-05T07:02:00.000+07:00

Apparently Tablet PC market is booming among large manufacturers, Huawei this time, companies from China, will begin to look this tablet market. Huawei plans to release a Tablet Huawei S7 is equipped with the Android OS.

This tablet will be featured 3G connectivity, and can be used to receive and make calls (this tablet by gluing or using a headset). Huawei tablets which have had compatibility promoted as a unique voice.

Until now, the Huawei still not willing to divulge the specs of this new tablet, but it can be seen from the shape of this tablet possessed 7 "screen with 800x480 pixel resolution touch screen. Android OS used is Android 2.1, and do not forget to add different features from Google, among others, GMail, Google Calendar, and the Android Market (easy and free access to the various applications available)

Prices still have not reported directly by Huawei, but it seems that prices will not be carried into low-cost category, it can be seen from the specification which was brought by the latest Huawei Tablet.

First Symbian OS device ^ 2 Prepared in Japan

2010-06-03T19:00:00.000+07:00

Symbian recently announced the first device that will carry the Symbian OS ^ 2 output. Symbian OS ^ 2 will be used on four sets of Japanese operator DoCoMo, DoCoMo PRIME Three of them F-06B series, DoCoMo STYLE F-07B series, and DoCoMo STYLE Series F-08B from the manufacturer Fujitsu. Meanwhile, another series PRIME DoCoMo SH-07B from the manufacturer Sharp.

Symbian ^ 2 is the first version of the OS that was released Symbian Foundation, after which there is Symbian and Symbian ^ 3 ^ 4. OS is said to have expanded features, the main view, widgets, support a more flexible, input and output, better than its predecessor which still draws S.

While DoCoMo is the major cell phone operators in Japan and has implemented many phones on his behalf. Later models will carry the Symbian OS 2 ^ This specification has varied, ranging from 2.13 MP camera, HD video recorder and player, WiFi access, the anti-bodies of water.

For information, DoCoMo mobile phones STYLE F-07B series is the first mobile phone with Symbian OS ^ 2 and started to put up since May 21.

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100, HD Camcorders Up to 3 Meters Water Resistant

2010-06-03T12:00:00.000+07:00

Sanyo is famous as the king water pump, but this time the news was not concerned about the water pump but the latest HD camcorders sanyo, Xacti DMX-CA100. So much Camcorder Sanyo Xacti outstanding series before, but this time have their own advantages.

The compact and lightweight camcorder is equipped with a 1/2.33 inch CMOS sensor size, 2.7-inch LCD, 5x optical zoom, and the ability to take photos sized 14.1 MP. Also this camcorder can also be used at depths up to 3 meters in the water so suitable for taking the right moment when snorkeling, swimming and other water attractions.

Xacti DMX-CA100 can record full HD video and will be available in their home country, Japan at the end of this June. Sales prices range from $ 440. Nevertheless there is still no information about when availability in other countries

Microsoft: Security We Better than Linux and Mac OS

2010-06-03T07:00:00.000+07:00

It looks like Microsoft is less so pleased with Google's reason to dump Windows OS and replace it into the Macintosh OS or Linux. Previously, Google said it is related to Windows OS security system is vulnerable and weak so easy to hack.

Although the new limited rumor, it still makes Microsoft's Communications Manager, Brandon LeBlanc responded by posting his argument on Windows blog. Brandon said that the security system is better than Google's guess, and the others were not good enough if you look closer. In addition, hackers also admitted that the Windows OS is better than others, even other industries such as Cisco also agree with him, Brandon added.

Indeed there is no OS is completely secure and will have gaps and weaknesses of each. Many people even think the reason Google rid of Windows to upgrade and improve the security of the Android OS and OS Chrome.

It looks like Microsoft should be more serious about improving its security, given the high competition today than the era of OS 90s ago.