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World's first Three-in-One' Ultraportable - Asus Tranformer Book Rio

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:30:00 -0700

ASUS today announced Transformer Book Trio, a new breed of ultraportable device with a two-part dockable design that can be used by one person as a laptop, or by two people as a separate tablet and desktop PC. With the ability to switch between Windows 8 and Android at the press of a button, Transformer Book Trio offers unmatched three-in-one flexibility for users who want the best of all mobile worlds.

The Trio runs both Windows 8 Pro and Android, thanks to a pair of processors — a Core i7 Intel Haswell chip in the keyboard half, and a 2GHz Atom chip In the detachable tablet-screen. Because the keyboard part has its own brain, this means it can be plugged Into a larger monitor at home and used as a proper desktop PC, while the tablet’s off running Android. When you want to use them as a touchscreen laptop, clunk them together and you can switch from OS to OS with a mere press of a key.

Like previous Transformers, the Trio fits in power cells behind the screen and under the keyboard. In the Android-only machines, this has meant battery life that could last a couple of working days. If it allows its two halves to borrow each other’s battery power, we could see similarly plug-defying smarts from the Trio.

We’ve been very keen on the Android-only Transformers, but they do lack the full-fat desktop software of a proper laptop. Because the Trio packs in a powerful fourth-generation Intel chip, a 750GB hard drive and an 11,6in, 1080p display (in a movie- friendly 16:9 aspect ratio), it will do more photo or video editing and gaming than your current laptop. And while it won’t replace your gaming PC, the Core 17’s HD5000 graphics should give it enough grunt for plenty of desktop entertainment.

Rebel sl1

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:39:00 -0700

CSCs win pocketability points, but DSLRs, with their optical viewfinders and better lens choice, are more versatile. Could the 100D be the best of both?

● It’s small
How small, you ask? Well, it’s pretty much the same size as Panasonic’s big CSCs, the GF-3 and G5. In fact, most of the larger CSCs, such as Olympus’ OM-D, are just a touch wider, although the 100D’s built-in flash and proper optical viewfinder make it taller and fatter. It weighs about the same, too, at just 407g.

● It has a top-grade sensor
Beginners will love the D100, but it’s certainly no toy. It has the same 18MP APS-C sensor and Digic-5 image processor as Canon’s other new DSLR, the 700D, so image quality should be even better than that of the superb 650D.

● It can use all your old lenses
The main reason to not buy a CSC is because you’ve built a collection of lenses and don’t want to bin the lot for a new mount. The 100D has an EF-S mount, which will take the same lenses as any Canon DSLR, from an ancient D30 to a 6D. This means it could also make a superb second cam for serious snappers.

● It’s a film star
The 100D will shoot 1080p video at 30fps, but more importantly, it comes with continuous autofocus and subject tracking. This means that you can make the most of beautiful,

● It’s seriously swipeable
Further evidence that the 100D is a 650D that’s been in the wash too long is the rear touchscreen. It doesn’t flip out for arm’s-length shooting, but it should make changing settings a touch quicker.

Canon EOS 100D | 1/200 Sec | f/5 | ISO 800 | 60mm |
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EOS 100D | 8 Sec | f/8 | ISO 100 | 20mm |
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/4.5 USM

IMAGE SENSOR

Type	22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
Effective Pixels	Approx. 18.0 megapixels
Total Pixels	Approx. 18.5 megapixels
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Low-Pass Filter	Built-in/Fixed
Sensor Cleaning	EOS integrated cleaning system
Colour Filter Type	Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Type	DIGIC 5

LENS

Lens Mount	EF/EF-S
Focal Length	Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

FOCUSING

Type	TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System/ Points	9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
AF Working Range	Centre AF point: EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100) Other AF points: EV 0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
AF Modes	AI Focus One Shot AI Servo
AF Point Selection	Automatic selection, Manual selection
Selected AF Point Display	Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
Predictive AF	Yes, up to 10m¹
AF Lock	Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
AF Assist Beam	Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite
Manual Focus	Selected on lens

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Metering Modes	TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering
Metering Range	EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.8 II lens ISO100)
AE Lock	Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.
Exposure Compensation	+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB	3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
ISO Sensitivity*	AUTO(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1-stop increments ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-6400), 100-6400 (Whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 12800

SHUTTER

Type	Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter, with electronic first curtain
Speed	30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

WHITE BALANCE

Type	Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings	AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
Custom White Balance	Yes, 1 setting can be registered
WB Bracketing	+/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias.

VIEWFINDER

Type	Pentamirror
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)	Approx. 95%
Magnification	Approx. 0.87x¹
Eyepoint	Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
Dioptre Correction	-3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
Focusing Screen	Fixed
Mirror	Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)
Depth of Field Preview	Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.
Eyepiece Shutter	On strap

LCD MONITOR

Type	Touch screen 7.7cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically)	Approx 170°
Coating	Solid Structure and Anti smudge
Brightness Adjustment	Adjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options	(1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings

FLASH

Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)	9.4
Built-in Flash Coverage	up to 18mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 29mm)
Built-in Flash Recycle Time	Approx. 3 seconds
Modes	Auto, Manual Flash
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes - with red eye reduction lamp
X-Sync	1/200sec
Flash Exposure Compensation	'+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Flash Exposure Bracketing	Yes, with compatible External Flash
Flash Exposure Lock	Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation	Yes
HotShoe/ PC Terminal	Yes/ No
External Flash Compatibility	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)
External Flash Control	via camera menu screen

SHOOTING

Modes	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN(Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie)
Picture Styles	Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Colour Space	sRGB and Adobe RGB
Drive Modes	sRGB and Adobe RGB
Continuous Shooting	Max. Approx. 4.0fps. (speed maintained for minimum of approx. 28 images (JPEG)¹, 7 images (RAW)²³

LIVE VIEW MODE

Type	Electronic viewfinder with image sensor
Coverage	Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
Frame Rate	60 fps
Focusing	Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Hybrid CMOS AF II (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Phase detection AF (Quick mode)
Metering	Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering.
Display Options	Grid overlay (x2), Histogram, Multi aspect ratios

FILE TYPE

Still Image Type	JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording	Yes (RAW + Large JPEG only)
Image Size	JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x400 JPEG 1:1: (L) 3456x3456, (M) 2304x2304, (S1) 1728x1728, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480 RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456
Movie Type	MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user)
Movie Size	1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Movie Length	Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically)
Folders	New folders can be manually created and selected
File Numbering	(1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset

OTHER FEATURES

Custom Functions	8 Custom Functions with 24 settings
Metadata Tag	User copyright information (can be set in camera)
Intelligent Orientation Sensor	Yes
Playback Zoom	1.5x - 10x enabled in 15steps
Display Formats	(1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) Index display (4/9/36/100 images) (4) Jump Display (1/10/100 images, by Date,by Folder, Movies only, Stills only, by Rating)
Slide Show	Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Rating Playback time: 1/2/3/5/10 or 20 seconds Repeat: On/Off Transition Effect: Off, Slide 1, Slide 2, Fade 2, Fade 2, Fade 3 Background Music: On, Off
Histogram	Brightness: Yes RGB: YesBrightness: Yes RGB: Yes
Highlight Alert	Yes (Shooting information display only)
Image Erase/Protection	Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images Protection: Single image, all images in folder, all images on card
Menu Categories	1) Shooting menu (x6) (2) Playback menu (x2) (3) Setup menu (x4) (4) My Menu
Menu Languages	25 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Firmware Update	Update possible by the user.

INTERFACE

Computer	Hi-Speed USB
Other	Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)

DIRECT PRINT

Canon Printers	Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge	Yes

STORAGE

Type	SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I)card

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM

PC & Macintosh	Windows XP inc. SP3 / Vista inc. SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 inc. SP1(excl. Starter Edition) / 8 OS X v10.6-10.8 (Intel processor required)

SOFTWARE

Browsing & Printing	ImageBrowser EX
Image Processing	Digital Photo Professional
Other	PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor

POWER SOURCE

Batteries	1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12
Battery Life	Approx. 380 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)¹ Approx. 350 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
Battery Indicator	4 levels
Power Saving	Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins.
Power Supply & Battery Chargers	AC Adapter Kit ACK-E15, Battery charger LC-E12

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Body Materials	Aluminium alloy and polycarbonate resin with carbon and glass fiber
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)	116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4mm
Weight (Body Only)	Approx. 407g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)

ACCESSORIES

Viewfinder	Eyecup Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C
Case	Semi-Hard Case EH25-L
Wireless File Transmitter	Compatible with Eye-Fi cards
Lenses	All EF and EF-S lenses
Flash	Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)
Battery Grip	None
Remote Controller/ Switch	Remote Controller RC-6, Remote Switch RS-60E3
Other	Hand Strap E2, GPS Receiver GP-E2

Predictive AF	¹ with EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph
Magnification	¹ with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
Continuous Shooting	¹ Large/Fine(Quality 8) resolution ² Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc. ³ Maximum fps and buffer capacity may be reduced depending on the cameras settings and light level
Battery Life	¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated

Galaxy Mega

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:40:00 -0700

SAMSUNG HAS EXPANDED its range of Galaxy smartphones with the Mega, a 6.3in handset that fills the gap between the flagship Galaxy S4 and S-pen packing Galaxy Note 2. The device, which had been rumoured to exist for some time before being made official in March, uses LCD display technology rather than AMOLED, which is reserved for premium handsets such as the Galaxy S4. It also has reduced specifications in order to hit a lower price when it launches later in the year.

Continuing Samsung’s design cues of rounded edges and a plastic rear, the Galaxy Mega lacks the modern squared-off edges of the S4, but it’s still an attractive headset. Its 1280x720 resolution display may not be able to match the 1080p S4, either, but at 6.3in it has a considerably larger surface area.

Powered by a dual-core 1.7GHz processor and 1.5GB of RAM, the Galaxy Mega should easily be fast enough to run Android. Samsung has used the latest 4.2 Jelly Bean version of the operating system, along with its own Touchwiz customised user interface running on top. The usual suite of applications are included as well, including MyFiles, S Memo, S Planner and S Translator.

An 8-megapixel rear camera sits on the back and a 1.9-megapixel webcam faces forward for making video calls. The handset will include either 8GB or 16GB of internal memory depending on the model, but both include a MicroSD card slot for adding extra capacity later. To keep the massive screen and 4G modem juiced up, the Mega uses a powerful 3,300mAh battery, which should help it get through the day without needing a top-up from a mains socket.

“We are aware of a great potential in the bigger screen for multimedia) web browsing and more,” Samsung’s CEO JK Shin said of the new handset. “We are excited to provide another choice to meet our consumers’ varying lifestyles, all while maintaining the high-quality features of the Galaxy series.”

The Galaxy Mega will be available from May onwards, although Samsung has yet to fix a firm launch date or announce pricing. We’re hoping that it will cost less than a Galaxy S4 when it goes on sale later in the year, although the massive screen size could bump up the price.

Tech Specs

Network/Bearer and Wireless Connectivity


Infra	VOICE & DATA, HSPA-PLUS, LTE
2G	EDGE / GPRS (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHZ)
4G	LTE
3G	HSDPA 42Mps HSUPA 5.76Mbps
Wi-Fi	802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4+5GHz
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Bluetooth Profiles	PBAP, PBA, A2DP, AVRCP, GAP, HFP, HSP, OPP, SAP, SPP, HID, PAN
NFC	Yes
Connectivity Support	DLNA, MHL 1.2
PC Sync.	KIES, KIES Air

OS

Android, 4.2

Display


Technology	Super Clear LCD
Size	6.3"
Resolution	1280 x 720

Chipset


Type (Dual, Quad)	Dual Core Application Processor
CPU Speed	1.7GHz

Memory

8GB

Camera


Camera Resolution(Front)	CMOS, 1.9MP
Camera Resolution(Rear)	CMOS, 8.0MP
Flash	Power LED (1EA)
Auto Focus	Support

Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyro-sensor, Digital Compass (Magnetic), Luminance (RGB), Hall, Proximity

Physical Specification


Dimension (HxWxD)	167.6 x 88 x 8mm
Weight	199g

Connectors


USB	USB 2.0
Earjack	3.5pi 4pole, Stereo
External Memory Slot	MicroSD (up to 64GB)
SIM Support	3FF (Micro SIM)
Connector	Micro USB (5V, 2A)
MHL	Yes

Battery


Standard Battery	3200mAh
Internet Usage Time(3G)	Up to 10 hrs
Internet Usage Time(LTE)	Up to 6 hrs
Internet Usage Time(WI-FI)	Up to 12 hrs
Video Playback Time	Up to 11 hrs
Audio Playback Time	Up to 82 hrs
Talk Time(W-CDMA)	Up to 17 hrs
Standby Time(W-CDMA)	Up to 420 hrs
Standby Time(LTE)	Up to 390 hrs

Location

AGPS, GLONASS Support

Services and Applications


Samsung Apps	Yes
Music Hub	Download
Readers Hub	Download
Game Hub	Download
ChatON, mFluent IM	ChatON
ActiveSync	Yes
B-to-B Compability	ODE, EAS, MDM, VPN, WebEX

Audio and Video


Video Format	MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC1, WMV7 / 8, Sorenson Spark, VP8
Video Resolution	Full HD (1080p) Video Playback
Video Frame rate	30fps
Audio Format	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, I-Melody, MIDI, WMA, FLAC, WAV, OGG, RA

Nikon Coolpix A review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 4 Jul 2013 02:43:00 -0700

"Capable of great results, but suffers from stow focus and a lack of versatility"

If you’re looking for maximum power froni the smallest package, the teensy Coolpix A could fill your aperture. Despite packing the sane size sensor as most of Nikon’s DSLRs, this is the only truly pocketable compact of the trio tested. Some of the svelteness Is due to the retracting wideangle lens and the lack of a viewfinder. Its also not quite so tooted up In the controls department as its rivals. The built-in lens cap is welcome. though.

The Coolpix A Is a camera you really want to love. With seemingly little effort It manages to look and feel premium, yet irs subtle enough for discreet street photography. Image quality is really very good, but this cuties hampered by slow autofocus that has to hunt for subjects far too regularly. The 28mm- equivalent lens is also too wideangle to be versatile — you wont be taking many portraits with it, that's for sure-and the f/2.8 max aperture is a little slow for low-light shooters

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Nikon Coolpix A (9) image sample resize

Price:

$1,096.95

Effective pixels
Effective pixels	16.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor	23.6 x 15.6 mm Nikon DX format CMOS; approx. 16.93 million total pixels
Lens
Lens	NIKKOR lens (7 elements in 5 groups)
Focal length	18.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Maximum aperture	f/2.8
Autofocus (AF)
Autofocus (AF)	Contrast-detect AF
Focus range	Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) - infinity; approx. 10 cm (4 in.) - infinity in macro autofocus mode. All distances measured from center of front surface of lens
Focus-area selection	Face-priority, normal area, wide area and subject-tracking AF
Monitor
Monitor	7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 921k-dot, TFT LCD with a wide viewing angle, anti-reflection coating, and 9-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage	Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Storage
Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
File system	DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and PictBridge compliant
File formats	Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NEF; a proprietary Nikon format) Movie recording: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)
Image size (pixels)
Image size (pixels)	Still pictures: L (4928 x 3264), M (3696 x 2448), S (2464 x 1632) Movie recording: 1920 x 1080 pixels (30p/25p/24p), 1280 x 720 pixels (30p/25p/24p)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 100 - 3200; can be adjusted using ISO sensitivity to 6400, Hi 0.3 (ISO 8000 equivalent), Hi 0.7 (ISO 10000 equivalent), Hi 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), and Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
Exposure
Metering mode	Matrix, center-weighted, or spot
Exposure control	Auto, scene, programmed auto with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual with exposure bracketing and exposure compensation (±5 EV [photos] or ±2 EV [movies] in steps of 1/3 EV), U1 (user settings 1), U2 (user settings 2)
Shutter
Shutter	Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Speed	1/2000 to 30 s; bulb and time available in mode M (time requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
Aperture
Aperture	Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm
Range	19 steps of 1/3 EV
Self-timer
Self-timer	Choose from durations of approx. 20, 10, 5 and 2 seconds
Built-in flash
Range	Approx. 0.5 - 11.5 m/1 ft 8 in. - 37 ft (mode , auto ISO)
Flash control	TTL auto flash with monitor pre-flashes; manual flash control available; Guide Number approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23°C/73.4°F)
Flash compensation
Flash compensation	-3 - +1 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe	ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Interface
Interface	Hi-Speed USB
Data transfer protocol	PTP
HDMI output
HDMI output	Auto, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i
I/O terminals
I/O terminals	Digital connector (USB) HDMI mini connector (Type C) Accessory terminal
Supported languages
Supported languages	Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power sources
Power sources	One EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied) EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5C Power Connector (available separately)
Battery life*1
Battery life	Still pictures: approx. 230 shots with EN-EL20 Movie recording (endurance for movie recording)*2: approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes with EN-EL20
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 111.0 x 64.3 x 40.3 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.) excluding projections
Weight
Weight	Approx. 299 g (10.6 oz), including battery and memory card
Operating environment
Temperature	0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Humidity	85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
Supplied accessories	EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion battery, MH-27 Battery Charger, UC-E16 USB Cable, Camera Strap, BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

Fujifilm X100S

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 4 Jul 2013 02:42:00 -0700

Fast, feature-packed and fun — the FinePix X100S is the finest compact around

You night think you know all about this Leica-alike, but the pumped S version promises a real performance step-up from the original X100. In particular, the improved focusing speed and updated APS-C sensor are what Fujifilm hopes will keep competitors at bay. That said, it hasn’t fixed what wasn’t broke, keeping the 35mm-equivalent f/2 lens, array of manual controls and hybrid viewfinder that impressed US so much on the X100. It also retains the retro looks and soIid-but-lightweight magnesium build.

The work that’s been put into improving autofocus speed is undeniable, with the X100S snapping into focus quicker and more accurately than its rivals. Picture quality is exceptional and almost equal to the Sony, even when shooting RAW But it’s also just a joy to use, with great controls, a nice feel in the hand and an eye viewfinder that gives you plenty of options for how you want to shoot. Our only niggle is that the faux-vintage styling seems overdone now. I’d like a subtle black version.

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Price:

$1,299.00

Effective pixels
Effective pixels	16.3 million
Image sensor
Image sensor	23.6 x 15.8 (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS II with primary color filter
Lens
Lens	Fujinon Single focal length lens
Focal length	f=23mm, 35mm
Maximum aperture	F2
Autofocus (AF)
Autofocus (AF)	Area / Multi
Focus range	Normal: Approx. 50cm / 1.6 ft. to infinity Macro: Approx.10cm - 2.0m / 3.9 in.- 6.6 ft.
Focus-area selection	Single AF / Continuous AF / MF, Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF), AF assist illuminator available, Area / Multi
Monitor
Monitor	2.8-inch, approx. 460K-dot, TFT color LCD monitor (Approx. 100% coverage)
Frame coverage	Coverage of frame area vs. capturing area : approx. 90%
Storage
Media	SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
File system	DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and PictBridge compliant
File formats	Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (DPOF-compatible) Movie recording: H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Image size (pixels)
Image size (pixels)	Still pictures: L (4896 x 3264), M (3456 x 2304 ), S (2496 x 1664) Movie recording: 1920 x 1080 pixels (60 fps / 30 fps) with stereo sound
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)	ISO 200 - 6400; Equivalent to ISO 200 - 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity) Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600
Exposure
Metering mode	Multi / Spot / Average
Exposure control	control: TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average mode: Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure compensation: -2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Shutter
Shutter	Mechanical
Speed	(P mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/4000* sec., (All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/4000* sec. Bulb (max.60min.)
Aperture
Aperture	F2 - F16 1/3EV step (controlled with 9-blade aperture diaphragm)
Range	F2 - F16 1/3EV step
Self-timer
Self-timer	Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay
Built-in flash
Range	Approx. 50 cm - 9 m / 1.6 ft. - 29.5 ft.
Flash control	Auto flash (Super Intelligent Flash), Effective range : (ISO 1600),, Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Flash compensation
Flash compensation	2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe	Shoe Mount Flash EF-20, EF-42, EF-X20
Interface
Interface	USB 2.0 High-Speed Microphone input (only with MIC-ST1 w/adapter sold separately)
Data transfer protocol	-
HDMI output
HDMI output	HDMI mini connector
I/O terminals
I/O terminals	USB 2.0 High-Speed Microphone input (only with MIC-ST1 w/adapter sold separately) HDMI mini connector
Supported languages
Supported languages	35 languages
Power sources
Power sources	NP-95 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery life*1
Battery life	Approx. 300 frames^*3 -
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	-
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 126.5 x 74.4 x 53.9
Weight
Weight	Approx. 445 g / 15.7 oz. (including battery and memory card) (TBD)
Operating environment
Temperature	0 - 40°C
Humidity	10 - 80% (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
Supplied accessories	Li-ion battery NP-95, Battery charger BC-65N, Shoulder strap, USB cable, Lens cap CD-ROM (Viewer software, RAW File Converter etc, Owner's manual

Sonny Walkman NWZ W273PNK

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 3 Jul 2013 01:55:00 -0700

Take your workout and your music below the surface. With an innovative waterproof design, the W Series can be submerged as deep as 6 feet (2m) underwater, as well as hold up to intense workouts. Let the music you love power you through lap after lap.

Waterproof - Rapid Charge Battery - more storage

About to hit the gym but in need of a charge? Plug in the W Series Sports Walkman for three minutes and you'll have up to 60 minutes of use in less time than it takes to get into your workout gear. Get up to 8 hours of uninterrupted play when fully charged.

Take your workout and your music below the surface. With an innovative waterproof design, the W Series can be submerged as deep as 6 feet (2m) underwater, as well as hold up to intense workouts. Let the music you love power you through lap after lap.

Don't let its compact size fool you. With 4GB of internal memory, there's plenty of room to store up to 900 songs. Quickly search through your music with ease using convenient, multi-function playback buttons. One quick tap switches the track, while holding down the button for longer changes the folder completely while in All Play mode. In Playlist mode, a quick tap changes songs, while a tap and hold changes the entire playlist.

NWZ-W273PNKProduct Specifications

Audio:

Format(s) Supported : MP3 / WMA / AAC-LC / L-PCM
Frequency Response : 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)
Audio Power Output : 5 + 5mW

Hardware

Headphone Type : EX headphones with closed, dynamic 13.5mm dome driver
Interface : Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.) : 29g (1.1 oz)

Audio Features

Play Mode : All Play / Shuffle / Playlist

Memory

Memory Size : 4 GB
User Memory Capacity (Approx.) : 3.54 GB (3,803,414,528 bytes)

Convenience Features

Search Features : ZAPPIN^®(Short or Long
3 min Quick charge
Automatic Volume Limiter System
Playback options

Power

Battery Charging (Approx) : USB-based:
1.5 Hrs (full charge)
3 Minutes (approx. 60 minutes playback)¹
Battery Indicator : LED Battery Life Indicator (Green/Orange/Red)
Battery Life (Approx) :
MP3 @ 128 kbps = 8 Hrs.;
Linear PCM @ 1411 kbps = 7 Hrs.
Power Type : Built-in Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Samsung Galaxy S4

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 3 Jul 2013 00:05:00 -0700

Excellent 367 REVIEWS July, 2013alaTest has collected and analyzed 367 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the design and battery. The responsiveness and camera also get good feedback. Comments about the reception and sound are mixed, and there are some less positive views about the social networking functionality and reliability.

Driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.9GHz quad-core processor, the 5-inch Samsung Galaxy S4 runs on the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean platform, and includes a 13-megapixel camera along with proprietary features such as Group Play, ChatON, and S Travel.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom has full telephony features (unlike the Camera), but it's not the most comfortable phone around. Photography is the full-time job here.
A 10x zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) sits in front of a 16MP sensor. At the wide end, the lens is the very wide 24mm in 35mm equivalent, the aperture goes from f/3.1 to f/6.3 and there's a mechanical shutter. The Galaxy S4 zoom has a control ring around the lens like some high-end point-and-shoots do, a xenon flash and LED light.
That's just the camera specs, the rest is a full-featured Galaxy S4 mini hardware, including the IR blaster, which can control a projector (the one, most likely, you'd use to show off your photos).

More power, a better screen, a host of new exclusive software features and a larger battery to keep it going longer - the Samsung Galaxy S4 has all the right boxes ticked to be considered a worthy successor to what many considered the uber smartphone. It also has a key advantage over its direct rivals in running on the latest Android 4.2 platform.

The second Jelly Bean release isn't an incredibly massive upgrade, but offers some cool new features that take the user experience up a notch. Of course, Samsung will be more than keen to direct your attention to its home-baked goodies like Eye-scroll and Auto pause, which surprisingly or not, work pretty well.
Let's cut the teasing here - join us on the next page for the rest of our first-hand impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S4, garnished with a bunch of live photos.

Samsung Galaxy S4 at a glance:

General: Optional 2G/3G/LTE connectivity
Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
Dimensions: 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm, 130 g
Display: 4.99" 16M-color Super AMOLED HD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (441ppi)
Chipset: Exynos 5410 Octa / Snapdragon 600
CPU: 1.6 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 and 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 / 1.9GHz Krait 300
GPU: PowerVR SGX 544MP3 / Adreno 320
RAM: 2GB
OS: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Memory: 16/32GB/64GB storage, microSD card slot
Still camera: 13 megapixel auto-focus camera, face detection, touch focus and image stabilization, Dual Shot, Cinema Photo; 2MP front facing camera, video-calls
Video camera: Full HD (1080p) video recording at 30fps
Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, standard microUSB port with MHL features (TV Out, USB host), GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, Infrared port
Battery: 2600 mAh
Misc: TouchWiz UI, Impressively rich video/audio codec support, built-in accelerometer, Smart stay and Smart rotation eye-tracking, Smart pause, Smart scroll, S Health, Air Gestures

DSLR Prices - March 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:55:00 -0700

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 US$715

For the first time, a compact system camera has hit the pinnacle of this Top 10. The Lumix GX1 is the spiritual successor to the GF1, offering a Micro Four Thirds camera that’s as satisfying for the photo enthusiast as it is for those stepping straight up from a compact. Plenty of controls and a touchscreen give access to a plethora of settings, the autofocus locks on at ridiculous speed, and the 16MP sensor delivers punchy, detailed images that take the GX1 a notch above its main rival, the Olympus E-P3. The compact system cam has truly come of age

Canon EOS 650D US$1,000 (body only)

Our new favourite DSLR has a new hybrid CMOS sensor which enables continuous autofocus during video recording, a responsive touchscreen and 5fps burst shooting. Image quality from the 18MP sensor is excellent and focusing is super-quick. Brilliant.

Nikon D600 US$2,215 (body only)

Pro power has never come at such a reasonable price. A full-frame 24.3MP sensor combines with accurate 39-point autofocus for stunning results. Dual SD card slots, built-in flash and 5.5fps shooting speed complete a seriously powerful proposition.

Olympus PEN E-P3 US$1,300 (w/ 14-42mm lens)

You could get a great DSLR for this money, but while it would often do a better job, the E-P3 will always feel more special. Quality build and styling, lightning-fast focus and razor-sharp pics with a built-in flash and swappable Micro Four Thirds lenses.

Canon EOS 6D US$2,680 (body only)

Canon’s cheapest ever full-framer is an awesome little SLR with a few clever tricks up its lens. As well as an all-new 20.2MP sensor, it packs a GPS receiver for geotagging and Wi-Fi for direct uploading or remote control from an iPhone or Android device.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 US$710 (w/ 14-42mm lens)

This electronic viewfinder-sporting Micro Four Thirds camera has a 16MP sensor that takes better snaps and video than the Olympus E-P3, although the autofocus isn’t as quick and it’s bulkier. The Sony NEX-7 should soon give it stiff competition, though.

Canon 60D US$1,175 (body only)

The Canon 60D is a DSLR camera aimed at the serious amateur: a ruggedly built, featurestuffed snapper that counts full 1080p video among its charms. Pricey, yes, but the perfect camera for the Canon user looking to step up from the entry level.

Sony NEX-7 US$1,575 (with 18-55mm lens)

A host of manual photo and video controls are available via its gorgeously minimalist unmarked knobs, but it’s the exceptional quality of its 24.3MP images that really impresses. A pop-up flash and handy mic input top off the (admittedly pricey) package.

Panasonic DMC-G5 US$1,065 (w/14-42mm lens)

The G5 is the only snapper with the pace to keep up with the Olympus E-M5’s autofocus. Beginner-friendly controls, decent 16MP pics, touchscreen control and superb full HD 60fps AVCHD video recording all add up to a compelling package.

Nikon D3200 US$785 (body only)

Like its D3100 predecessor, the D3200 has an excellent photography-course-in-acamera Guide mode, but that’s no longer the star attraction. This entry-level DSLR has a very non-entry-level 24MP sensor that’s capable of truly professional results.

Sony NEX-VG20

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:57:00 -0700

The Sony NEX-VG10 has been knocked off the top spot to make way for its successor, the VG20. But this is no mere title bump: you also get a vastly improved experience. Not only is this the best looking camcorder on the market, it also adds a higher bitrate for glitch-free footage, incredible 5.1 sound, and 1080p at 60fps video shot on a 16.1MP APS HD Exmor sensor – the same found in Sony’s NEX-5N and NEX-C3 mirrorless cameras. Chuck in superb stills, comprehensive manual controls, great RAW skills and refinements such as enhanced grips and a second record button, and you’ve got the best camcorder around.

Recording
Still Image Size 3:2 : L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
Video Mode : AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60p/24p 60i (FX/FH); FX- 24Mbps, FH - 17Mbps; 1440x1080/60i HQ -9 Mbps
Color Space : sRGB, AdobeRGB
Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card (both sold separately)
Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080), 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480), 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media) (2ch) : HD:60p/24p, Progressive recording
Still Image File Format : DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver.2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 16.0 megapixel
Still Image Mode : JPEG/JPEG+RAW/RAW
Still Image Size (Photo Mode) : L (16.0M): 4912 x 3264 M (7.1M): 3568 x 2000 S (4.0M): 2448 x 1624
Video Format : HD: AVCHD 2.0 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)), STD:MPEG2-PS
Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080 captured @ 30p (29.97p), recorded in AVCHD 60i (59.95i)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Wind Noise Reduction : Yes(Off/On)
Wind Position : Yes(Auto)

Optics/Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Photo Mode: 27mm-300mm; Video Mode: 32.4mm-360mm (35mm equivalent) (included SEL18200 lens)
Aperture (Max.) : F3.5 (wide end) - F6.3 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens)
Aperture (Min.) : F22 (wide end) - F40 (tele end) (included SEL18200 lens)
Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements : 4 (5 surface)
Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 3in x 4 in
Direct Manual Focus : Yes
Distance Encoder : Yes
Maximum Magnification : 0.35x (APS-C)

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 3 5/8inch × 5 1/8inch × 8 3/4inch (91mm x130mm x223mm)
Weight (Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 1 lb 6 oz (645g)

Blackberry Z10

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:22:00 -0700

The Z10’s solid creak-free build and pleasing textured back immediately banish memories of toy-like QWERTY phones. It’s a nice weight and size too, though we can’t help feeling that those bezels could do with a trim and the big BlackBerry logo is a little in-yer-face. Apart from the odd freeze playing Angry Birds or streaming video, the 1.5 GHz dual-core engine and 2GB of RAM keep the Z10 zipping along nicely when

multi-tasking. Shame battery life isn’t so great: we got a decent 9hrs in a video run-down test, but in regular daily use with notifications switched on it ran out of juice far too quickly.

BlackBerry seems to be focusing on the basics with the Z10: the camera isn’t as feature-packed as those on most flagships and BB 10’s Maps omit public transport and satellite views. But perhaps more usefully you do get a swappable battery and microSD slot to add up to 64GB of storage.

BlackBerry 10 is the all-new OS for its latest handsets. It has elements of iOS, Android and WinPho, although its gesture-heavy navigation can be tricky to pick up at first. BB’s music and video stores aren’t fully fledged just yet but there’s enough decent albums and movies to satisfy most.

With a 4.2in 356ppi LCD display, the Z10 keeps things sharp: bags of detail, natural colours and with an easy to handle screen size, only the relatively dim display, compared to the Xperia Z and S3, lets it down.

The 8MP camera on the back of the Z10 is speedy, takes photos with impressive levels of detail and shoots largely clear and smooth 1080p video, with some softness creeping in. Time Shift is the party trick though: mix and match your mates faces to get the best group shot.

Tech Spec:

Display 4.2in, 1280 x 768 (356ppi)

OS BlackBerry 10 OS

cPU Dual-core 1.5GHz (unspecified)

Storage 16GB (+ microSD up to 64GB)

raM 2GB

camera 8MP, 1080p (rear);

2MP, 720p (front)

connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0,

microUSB, microHDMI, NFC, LTE, 3.5mm

Battery 1800mAH, 9 hours 20 mins

Blackberry Q10

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:56:00 -0700

BlackBerry hasn’t crafted a quadcore monster here. Sensible, as people who buy the Q10 won’t want to play games on it. But it is decently powered anyway –a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and 2GB RAM should handle the new BB10 OS like a well-oiled croupier.

You’re unlikely to watch a load of movies on the square, 3.1in display, but it’s not to be squinted at. A 720x720 res gives a pixel density of 328ppi, a shade higher than the iPhone 5. As with the last Bold it’s also a touchscreen, so you can use BB10’s gestures to swish by apps.

I’ve heard that swipeyscreen phones are all the rage these days, but if you’re a great typer then the Bold-style QWERTY keyboard will come as a relief to your cramped, touch-unfriendly fingers. It’s BlackBerry’s biggest ever keyboard, strengthened by stainless steel ‘frets’.

Tech Spec:

Display 3.1in, 720x720 Super AMOLED (328ppi)

Storage 16GB (+ up to 64GB microSD)

cPU Dual-core A9 @ 1.5GHz

camera 8MP (rear); 2MP (front)

connectivity 4G, Bluetooth 4.0,

microUSB, Wi-Fi, NFC

Free calls in android

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:04:00 -0800

www.fring.com

Fring enables users to call each other at no charge, send free instant messages, and even make free video calls.

It's an incredibly powerful service that has the potential to revolutionise the way we communicate. and you can download your own copy from the Android Market. In this tutorial well explain how easy it is to set up a free Fring account, make free calls, send images and make a video call. Before long you’ll be wondering if you actually need those inclusive minutes and texts with your phone contract

1 Accounts
The first step is to grab a copy of Fring from the Market. Once it’s installed, open the app and follow the on-screen steps to create a new account. If you already have a Fring account, then the login button is located at the bottom of the screen.

2 Free calls
Once logged in, you’ll see your contacts listed down the screen. Tap on one and you’ll see an option to call it with the Cellular button. Don’t worry; it’s totally free to make a call — the data used comes via your device’s internet connection, over Wi-Fi or 3G.

3 Services
To send instant messages, you’ll need to have a Fring, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, AIM or Yahoo contact on your list. To add a Fring contact, press the Menu key, tap ‘Add friends’, and search for a Fring contact.

4 Syncing
To sync with an MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, AIM or Yahoo account, press the Menu key, choose ‘Add-ons’, then tap on a provider of choice. You’ll be asked to log in to the account. When completed, all the contacts associated with that account will appear in the contacts list.

5 Contacts
Once you’ve completed the step above, tap on a contact with a smiley face icon. You’ll see icons at the
bottom of the screen for sending instant messages. calling them and making a video call. Tap the orange-coloured instant message button for now.

6 Instant messages
Sending messages works just like the Messages app on your smartphone. The chat takes place in a threaded view, and it’s possible to send attachments and view the contact’s current status. It’s a great way to save money if you’re on a limited SMS messages plan.

7 Video calling
Making a video call is incredibly easy. Simply tap on a contact that supports video calling, such as a Fring or MSN contact, and tap on the video call button. The video chat begins automatically, with a large main window for the contact and a preview window that displays your image in the top-right corner.

8 Profile
You can add a profile photo by tapping the small green contacts icon in the top-left corner of the screen. It’s also possible to add mood text, and update your nickname, phone number and email address from this window.

9 Dialler
To dial a number by hand, press the Menu key at any time and tap on the Dialler button. You’ll need to enter the international code for each country; if you’re not sure what it is, tap on the flag icon in the top-left corner and choose a country from the pop-up window.

10 Settings
More advanced settings are available by pressing the Menu key. then ‘More’, then ‘Settings’. You can tell the app to open when the phone is turned on by checking ‘Automatic startup’. display phone contacts within Fring, and show of time contacts, your mood message, or a signature. This is also where you log out.•

Children tablets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:28:00 -0800

The quality of children’s tablets varies enormously, though, so it pays to know what to look for. Although specifications play a part. it’s important to get a device that can withstand rough handling: kids and fragile technology don’t mix well.

Hardware
One disadvantage of most children’s tablets is that they have screens with poor viewing angles, unlike an iPad or ocher tablet with an IPS screen. Some are better than others, though. Again, check reviews before you buy. Also look for a tablet chat comes with a rubber bumper, as it’s bound to be dropped on a regular basis. The nabi 2 and Kuno 7 include these in the box.

Battery life is important. since you don’t want to end up with a tablet that lasts only a couple of hours before needing to be connected to the mains or a new set of batteries. In the latter case, rechargeable batteries are advisable. Cameras are included on most tablets but not all. If you want a tablet to double as a digital camera and camcorder, look for one with a rear-facing camera. Front-facing cameras are good only for self-portraits and video chat.

Finally, check the ports and controls. Tablets that lack hardware volume buttons are frustrating, and look for an HDMI output it you want to be able to hook the device up to a big-screen TV.

Software

Most children’s tablets are based on Android, but don’t provide access to Google’s Play store Typically. you’ll be restricted to the manufacturer’s own store. which may have a limited selection of apps and games, and they’re usually more expensive than similar apps in Googles store.

The software that comes preloaded is also important. since it determines how much play time your child will get from the tablet before you have to start spending more money to keep them entertained. Another thing to look for is a web browser that restricts which sites they can visit and includes other parental controls for limiting their usage.

Parental controls
If you opt for a standard tablet for your child, you should be aware that your kids will be able to access pretty much all the content you might have blocked on a desktop PC or laptopAn easy way to restrict internet access and any other communication is to enable flight mode before you give the device to your child. Savvy kids will easily work out how to disable this, however.

iOS tablets
Apple has added to iOS some parental controls, but they will apply to anyone who uses the iPad. To set up an iPad for your kids to use, tap Settings, General, Restrictions. You’ll have to enter a PIN to enable restrictions.

You can disable certain built-In apps such as Safari, but you can restrict other apps only by their age rating (or disallow access entirely). Similarly, you can restrict films by age.TV shows by those rated Caution and music or podcasts with explicit content. You will also probably want to disable location services for social-networking apps. There are lots of other privacy settings that prevent apps from accessing your data, and you can disable multiplayer games and the adding of
new friends in Game Center. It’s sensible to disable in-app purchases, as well as the ability to install apps.

Android tablets
Google’s Android OS doesn’t have much in the way of parental controls, although its Google Play app store does offer content filtering. Launch Google Play, then press the Menu button and choose Settings. Content filtering. You can allow apps rated for low, medium or high maturity.

Consider the free Kid Mode app. This lets kids play their favourite Android games, read stories and paint pictures, but there’s no way to accidentally buy anything. delete your emails or access another app. We also recommend the parental-control apps from Kaspersky, Norton and the popular Funamo.

LeapPad2 Explorer™

Price: $99.99 Website: http://www.leapfrog.com

LeapPad2 Explorer™ Learning Tablet

SPECIFICATIONS
Suitable for 3-9 years; 500MHz IF 2000 processor; 4GB storage; 5in (480x272) touchscreen; stylus; 2Mp front- and rear4acing cameras; 4x AA batteries required; up to nine hours claimed battery life; 267x64x292mm;950g

PROS: Educational benefits; relatively stylish, tough design; 300-plus games and apps; front- and rear-facing cameras CONS: Requires four A batteries; expensive games and apps VERDICT: A proper little tablet with apps and games that can capture a child’s imagination

Nabi 2

Price: $199.99 Website: http://www.nabitablet.com/specs/nabi2

Fuhu Nabi 2

SPECIFICATIONS
7in (1024x768, 169ppi) capacitive multitouch screen; Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich; 1.3GHz nVidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor;1GB RAM, 8GB storage; 802.1 lbFg/n; Bluetooth 3.0; GPS; 2Mp, 720p front camera; 2x stereo speakers; 3.5mm headphone jack; microUSB 2.0; microSD (SDHC compatible); mini-HDMI; non-removable battery; 221x154x29mm; 610g
PROS: Very good web browsing and general performance; safe to leave with children unsupervised; tough, non-toxic build CONS: U S-centric software; poor viewing angles; no access to Google Play VERDICT: Easily the best kids’ tablet we’ve seen, but it needs Anglicising

InnoTab 2

Price: $69.99 Website: http://www.vtechkids.com

Vtech InnoTab 2

SPECIFICATIONS
51n screen; 2GB storage; 1.3Mp rotating camera; SD slot; 4x AA batteries; 30x60x280mm; 720g

PROS: Rotating camera; microphone; pull-out stand; great range of software available; expandable storage; educational CONS: Not as stylish as Leap Pad; toy-like VERDICT: Destined to be a hit with all kidsunder the age of eight1 and a true rival to the LeapFrog Leap Pad

Kurio 7

Price: $198.94 Website: http://www.kurioworld.com/

Kurio 7

SPECIFICATIONS
7in (800x480) capacitive multitouch screen; Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich; 1.2GHz Allwinner AlO
single-core processor; Mali 400 graphIcs; 1GB RAM; 4GB storage; microSD; 802.11b/!n; 0.3Mp, 2Mp cameras, 720p video; Mini-USB; Mini HDMI; 3.5mm headphone jack; 195x122x11mm; 352g

PROS: Decent parental controls; one of the better tablets to leave unsupervised with a child; tough design; user profiles CONS: Slow processor; poor battery life VERDICT: Only the hardware holds back what would otherwise have been a great tablet for all the family

Arnova ChildPad

Price: $169.95 Website: http://www.kurioworld.com/

Arnova ChildPad

SPECIFICATIONS
7in (800x480) capacitive touchscreen; AndroId 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; 16Hz ARM Cortex AS processor; 4GB storage; microSDHC; 223x142x12.2mm; 380g

PROS: Parental controls; full Android interface; cheap; capacitive screen CONS: Poor camera and sound quality; naff apps; interface not very child-friendly VERDICT: It looks the part, but a fiddly interface and substandard games means we can’t recommend the Arnova Child Pad

iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 09:30:00 -0800

Google’s taken a hit on the pricing of its Nexus 7, hoping to encourage rake-up of the Android platform and content sales. We never expected Apple to match that price with its iPad mini, which costs £110 more than the Nexus 7 at the same 16GB capacity.

The Nexus 7 is the smaller tablet at 120x 199mm versus 135x200mm, but the mini is both thinner and lighter: the Nexus 7 is 10.5mm and 340g: the iPad mini measures 7.2mm and weighs in at 308g.

Given this slightly larger chassis, it’s no surprise to find a larger 7.9in screen on the mini. Its I 024x768 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio matches that of the iPad 2. whereas the 7in Google panel offers a higher resolution of 1280x800 pixels. This results in a 216ppi pixel pitch for Google’s tablet; 163 ppi for the mini.

iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7

In our testing the Nexus 7 was also the faster of the two tablets, with its quad-core nVidiaTegra 3 chip able to offer more oomph than the iPad minis 1GHz Apple AS dual-core processor.

Neither tablet accepts removable memory cards to boost the internal storage capacity, although the iPad mini offers a 64GB option where the Nexus 7 maxes out at 32GB.

Google’s Nexus 7 has a front-facing 1,2 Mp camera; the iPad mini matches this and gets one up with a 5 Mp rear-facing iSight camera.

The iPad mini is charged through Apple’s new Lightning connector, introduced with the Phone 5, while the Nexus 7 takes universal Micro USB. Both have Wi-Fl and Bluetooth connectivity on board, although Apple’s tablet is dual-band and the firm is touting faster speeds via channel bonding. The Nexus 7, meanwhile, adds NFC to the spec sheet. Mobile 3G connectivity is an option for both tablets, and the mini also supports 4G LTE in the UK.

The major difference between these two tablets is the software they run — that’s Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for the Nexus 7, and iOS 6.0 for the mini. You can read our reviews of each on pages 10 and 12 respectively.

With similar battery packs inside, expect both tablets to last around 10 hours when surfing the web.

iPad mini vs iPad 4

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:57:00 -0800

For a long time Apple refrained from creating a small-screen tablet, but it’s no longer content with dominating only the large-screen tablet market: it wants the lot. But has it compromised on quality to create the mini, or is it possible that great things really do come in small packages?

Apple has stuck to its usual pricing structure for its fourth-generation iPad, which starts at £399 and goes up to £659. Meanwhile, the iPad mini starts at a more affordable £269 for the most basic model, which extends to £529.

There are no prizes for guessing that the iPad mini is smaller and lighter than the iPad. The former measures I 35x200mm, and the latter 186x241 mm. The mini is also thinner and lighter, at 7.2mm and 308g versus 9.4mm and 652g.

The full-size Pad takes Apple’s tried-and-tested 9.7in IPS panel. Swap around the numbers and you get the mini’s screen size: 7.9in. Both sport a 4:3 aspect ratio, but differ in their resolution. Whereas the big iPad has a Retina-quality 2048x 1536 screen, the mini matches chat of the iPad 2 with 1024x768 pixels. The full-size iPads 264ppi pixel density is more impressive than the mini’s I 63ppi.

iPad 4 and iPad Mini

Apple tends to share very little information on its processors, but the Pad takes its latest 1.39GHz A6X dual-core chip with quad-core graphics, and the mini runs the iPad 2’s 1GHz A5.

As is always the case with iPads, both are available with l6-,32- or 64GB of storage, and neither has an expansion slot.

The cameras in use by the iPad and iPad mini are identical. You get a l.2Mp front-facing FaceTime HD (720p) camera, and a 5Mp rear-facing iSight snapper chat can also capture full-HD (I080p) video.

Connectivity specifications are like for like between these Pads. Both use Apple’s new Lightning connector, and both support dual-band 802. I I a/ b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The Pad and iPad mini also offer the same support for 3G or 46 LTE connectivity in the UK. although its offered via a Micro-SIM in the fourth- generation iPad and a Nano-SIM in the mini.

The similarities continue with the battery life.Apple claims a 10-hour battery life for each of its iPads when surfing the web over Wi-Fi.

Jelly Bean 4.2

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:22:00 -0800

Je lly Bean is an incremental update to Googles Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich mobile OS, but it helps Android close the gap on iOS and has been very well received by those lucky enough to be able to access it. Indeed, while version 4.2 Jelly Bean is now upon us, as seen on the Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 7 and 10 tablets, most devices are yet to be upgraded to 4.1 from 4.0, let alone to 4.2. Here, we’ll look in, depth at the changes In Jelly Bean 4.1. and then explain some of the new features added to 4.2.

Performance
One of the first things you notice when you use jelly Bean for the first time is the speed boost.. Google calls it ‘Project Butter’. and we can vouch for the fact it is lag-free and super-smooth. Its extended vsync timing to all drawing and animation. tripled the graphics buffering and even applied some wizardry chat anticipates where on the display your finger will move next. Following a period of inactivity, a CPU input boost is applied at the next touch event to eliminate latency.

Interface
Since Jelly Bean Is an incremental update to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the interface hasn’t seen a major overhaul The main addition is smooth animations, seen when you open an app. for example. Rather than the app suddenly popping up when you cap its Icon, the animation gradually appears from wherever that icon is placed onscreen. Another improvement is that widgets and app shortcuts will automatically rearrange themselves around a new object. and If there’s only a certain space available the widget will resize itself to fit.

Notifications
The Notifications bar has been enhanced and can now show more detail, such as including a text message or photo. Some notifications can be expanded or collapsed with a two-finger gesture. As well as showing more Information, users can respond to the notification via multiple action buttons without opening the associated app. You could respond to a missed call by returning the call directly from the alert, for example.

Google Now
One of the best new features In Jelly Bean is called Google Now, the latest development In Google search. Its aim Is to stay one step ahead of you. offering the answers to your questions before you ask them
For Google Now to work at its best it needs to get to know you. When logged into your Google account. it will use your search history to learn what sort of things you look for. If you’re happy to divulge your search habits, location and similar information. Google Now will quickly become a useful tool.

Dictation and keyboard input
Until jelly Bean, Android’s voice-input feature has required a data connection to function. Now, you can dictate an email or text message, for instance, regardless of whether you have a mobile orWi.Fi connection. Words appear onscreen almost immediately after they’ve left your mouth.

Voice search
As before, you can use the microphone icon to perform a voice search. Like Apple Siri, you can have the answers read aloud to you. Android also gets one over on Sin in the UK, since you can search for local businesses and attractions.

Chrome
Google Chrome is the default web browser, It offers an excellent tabbed browsing experience and things such as your bookmarks, most visited sites and even open tabs can be easily synchronised with the desktop version of Chrome. There are other nifty settings. too, such as the ability to configure text scaling.

Flash
The biggest issue with Jelly Bean is its lack of Flash support. This puts it in a similar position to the iPad. on which Flash-based web and video content is inaccessible. If you’re happy to do a bit of hacking there are ways around this.

New in jelly bean 4.2
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is preloaded on Google’s own-brand Nexus devices. It hasn’t announced when die free update will roll out to other devices — as always. if and when your specific device is upgraded will depend on whether its manufacturer decides doing so is worth its while.

A new feature Is the ability to configure multiple user accounts. each with its own Home screens, backgrounds. widgets. apps and games. It’s a snap to switch between users, without logging out.

Gesture typing Is another neat addition. which in effect turns Android’s keyboard into a Swype-style keyboard.You glide a finger over the characters you wish to use, and it Intelligently works out what you’re trying to write, automatically inserting spaces.

If you like taking panoramic photos. Photo Sphere is great. This camera feature allows you to take continuous pictures in any direction, then stitches them together in a sphere.
Also new is wireless display technology, which lets you share what’s on your device on a larger screen, expandable notifications for more apps. lock-screen widgets. and quick settings in the Notification bar.

Note that not all these features will necessarily be available on all devices running Android 4.2. since the manufacturer will the OS how it sees fit

eos 650d

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 08:54:00 -0800

Canon has ditched the three-year-old DIGIC 4 processor in favour of the DIGIC 5 chip used in recent PowerShot cameras. This raises the continuous speed from 3.7fps to 5fps, and also introduces in-camera chromatic aberration (CA) correction. This eliminates discoloured halos around high-contrast lines) and has been offered by Nikon’s SLRS for many years. These benefits arent available at the same time, though. With CA correction enabled, 5fps shooting lasted for just three frames before slowing to 2.lfps. With it disabled, it lasted for 29 frames and then slowed to 3.6fps.

Automatic high dynamic range (HDR) shooting is now available, and has a dedicated position on the mode dial for quick access. Curiously, the camera slightly crops and then enlarges the image back to 18 megapixels. More worryingly, autofocus problems were quite common in this mode. There’s also a new Handheld Night Scene, which combines three exposures to reduce noise. It made things softer at ISO 3200 but proved its worth at ISO 12800.

eos 650d

LIVE AID
For us, the 600D’s biggest weakness was its slow autofocus in live view mode. Live view on an SLR bypasses the main phase-detect autofocus system, and the 6OODs backup contrast-detect system was appalling, taking up to four seconds to lock on to subjects. For the 650D, Canon has integrated additional phase-detect autofocus points on to the sensor. This appeared to improve live view autofocus speeds, but only to an extent; it still took between one and two seconds to focus. That’s still likely to be too slow for most people. It’s also significantly slower than the Pentax K-30.

We ran tests using the phase-detect autofocus and then retook the shot using live view’s contrast-detect
autofocus. Most were identical, but in a third of these shots live view gave sharper results. The imperfect
shots were usually good enough to keep) but having to choose between fast or accurate autofocus is frustrating.

This is the first SLR to include a touchscreen, and it’s extremely well implemented. It shows a variety of shooting details, and turns into a control panel when the Q button is pressed.

touchscreen

The touchscreen is best in Live View and Video modes, where it sets the autofocus point. Its useful to be able to move it while recording video as full.time autofocus is available in video mode, thanks to the on-sensor autofocus points It’s an improvement over the 600D, but it still isn’t brilliant, with frequent focus hunting and long periods that were completely out of focus. However, while video autofocus on the 600D was hopeless, on the 650D it’s OK for casual use.

The autofocus motor spoiled the soundtrack when using the 18-55mm and 18-135mm lenses, but was much quieter with the 40mm STM lens, which is designed to be quiet while recording. Adjusting manual exposure while recording is now silent, with shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed controls available on the touchscreen.

CLIP HIGHLIGHTS
Video clips are no longer constrained by a 4GB limit. The 600D’s videos stopped without warning after about 15 minutes, but the 650D can span videos across multiple files up to a maximum of 30 minutes. You’ll need videoe diting software to stitch the files back together, but there were no glitches to the picture or soundtrack when we did so.

30 minutes video

Our video quality tests gave similar results to the 600D. Details were sharp, but not as crisp as the Panasonic GH1. The difference is subtle though.

We experienced the same problems with moire interference that we’ve seen from countless other SLRs’ video modes, where dense repeating textures exhibit swirling interference. We shouldn’t dwell on the
negatives, though. Colours in videos were sumptuous, noise at fast ISO speeds was impressively low, and shallow depth-of-field effects gave video footage a beautiful film-like quality.

ISO 1600 and 3200

We struggled to find anything to complain about regarding the 650D’s photos. CA removal not only eliminated halos, but tightened up focus towards the edges of frames as well. Meanwhile, the improved noise reduction maintained slightly crisper details at ISO 1600 and 3200 and exhibited less chroma noise at ISO 6400 and above. Noise in unprocessed Raw files appeared heavier than from the 600D, though. Regardless, the 650D is arguably the best performer at this price for image quality. Automatic exposures were expertly judged and JPEGs displayed gorgeous colours.

COLOUR CHARTS
EOS cameras’ colour output makes our spines tingle that bit more than with rival cameras. The controls are straightforward and elegant, and the increased speed, extra shooting modes, in-camera CA correction and improved live view autofocus mean there are four less reasons to look elsewhere. Slightly iffy autofocus with the 18-55mm and 40mm lenses is our only bugbear, but it’s pretty subtle, and something we could live with until we’d saved up for a better lens.

18-55mm and 40mm lenses

The Panasonic GH2 is available with a 14-42mm lens for about the same price, and the fantastic Nikon D7000 costs just a little more. The GH2 comes top for video and the D7000 wins hands down for photographic control, but the Canon EOS 650D is hot on both their tails, and nudges ahead of the Nikon camera for image quality. (Ben Pitt)

iPhone 5 Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 06:30:00 -0800

THERE’S The Easy way to explain an Apple iPhone 5: it’s thinner, lighter plus a little higher than the 4S. While this summary certainly conveys the general look of the phone, it underestimates what’s disappeared in the design for it striking handheld.

Apple has managed to shave 1.4mm from the thickness of its previous phone. If you comparing the two models side by side, it’s quite obvious. The iPhone 4S’s screen and back bulge out from the side, whereas the iPhone 5 has a flush-fitting back, and the screen is barely raised at all.

While the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 are clearly related, there are some aesthetic changes to the new model, which give it a different look and help to keep the weight down. Gone is the all-glass rear, changed with an aluminium panel that covers almost all of the back of the phone, bar two glass panels at the top and bottom. We’ve been told that during manufacturing, the back of the phone is photographed with the aluminium panel in place, so that the best-fitting glass panels can be found. Our review model was certainly well put together, with a flush-fitting rear.

Bigger Screen

Bigger screen

The iPhone 5 features a bigger 4in screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, as opposed to the 3:2 aspect ratio used on the iPhone 4S. What this means in practice is that both screens are the same width, however the iPhone 5’s is slightly taller, with a resolution of 1,136x640, maintaining the same high 326ppi pixel density, (whereas the iPhone 4S has a resolution of 960x640). This is still a Retina display, which Apple defines as a screen where you can’t see individual pixels.

The extra resolution is useful, as you can now fit five rows of icons on the homescreen, up from four on the iPhone 4S. It also makes sense when you use a lot of the applications: you can view more calendar appointments and emails in a list, for example. Typing with the phone in portrait mode is also easier, as there’s more space above the keyboard for text, making it easier to see what you’re writing and correct any mistakes as necessary.

Retina Display

It’s not just a bigger screen. The iPhone 5s display embeds the touch components with the actual pixels, removing a layer from the old screen. As well as being thinner, the new screen is brighter with higher colour saturation. Compared side by side with an iPhone 45, we really noticed the difference; the iPhone S’s screen looks a lot more vibrant, with more pleasing colours. The screen is evenly lit and the viewing angles are excellent, with the display easy to see from any angle. A 16:9 display also makes more sense if you’re watching a lot of TV programmes or films on your phone. The screen suits the aspect ratios usually used, leading to a reduction (if not complete removal) of black bars.

A6 Chip
Along with the new phone comes a new processor: the Apple A6. Apple promises this is twice as fast as the iPhone 4S for the CPU and provides double the graphics performance. It’s also 22 per cent smaller. It’s hard to test a phone’s processor, but this dual-core model certainly proved itself in the tests we performed. The SunSpider JavaScript test completed in 9441ms on the iPhone 5 and took more than twice as long on the iPhone 4S, completing in 1,9173ms. Web browsing in general was very quick, with the BBC News home page rendering in less than four seconds.

The iPhone 5 was a little snappier than the iPhone 4S, opening applications such as Photos just that little bit faster. As you’d expect from Apple, iOS is beautifully smooth throughout, effortlessly rendering all the operating system’s animations.

A6 chip

The iPhone 5 ships with iOS 6, available for older iPhones and iPads as a free upgrade. In the main, iOS 6 is a tweak to what’s gone before, making the iPhone work better in the cloud and with other Apple devices. Improvements are mostly small, but they are handy; for example, Safari now has iCloud Tabs, which means you can see browser tabs currently open on your other Apple devices. We like the way that you can share Photo Streams with people on iOS 6 devices or, for everyone else, via a public website. As it currently stands, using postcodes is the only sure-fire way of finding the address you want. Apple is working on this problem at the moment, but it’s a little sad that Maps currently represents such a wobbly step back.

Map

In its favour, Maps introduces turn-by-turn directions. Youre given a clear choice of three routes, with traffic problems highlighted, making it easy to choose your own journey. Prompts are spoken clearly by Sin, and we like the way that the next turn indicator counts down the distance, so you know exactly when to make the manoeuvre. We also like the 3D Cities view which gives you a 3D model of the place you’re looking at so you can fly over it virtually. The centre of London is covered, but that’s about it for now in the UK, although Apple has plans to expand its content.

Siri is faster to respond than before, and you can also post Facebook or Twitter updates using it. Again, Siri swings between scarily accurate and annoyingly wrong, but it’s often a quick way to use a feature; we think it’s brilliant for setting reminders, for example.

Passbook, a brand-new app, is a digital wallet for tickets, store cards and coupon codes. Currently, it’s a bit limited in the UK, but we expect more partners to come online in the coming months. When it has full UK support, it could prove really useful. Passbook is location-aware so it can, for example) pop up your airline boarding pass as you reach the airport, so you don’t have to hunt through your bag for the old paper version.

Siri

SIM PLEASURES
While the iPhone 4 introduced the Micro SIM, the iPhone introduces an even smaller version: the Nano SIM. If you’re buying an unlocked phone, you’ll need to get your operator to switch your old SIM for the new one. Your operator ought to do this free of charge, and you should be able to make the switch in-store, but phone to check.

Apple has revamped its in-ear headset and introduced the EarPods. This is good news for commuters; you will no longer be bombarded with irritating, tinny noise coming from people who haven’t upgraded their bundled headphones.

The slightly strange design of the EarPods sends the audio into your ear rather than letting it leak. It’s a big improvement in sound quality, too, because there’s more range, better balance and a real sense of bass. In fact, we’d go so far as to say that they’re relatively pleasant, although the sound is still slightly muddy, lacking fine detail and the full range that you get from other sets. As such, wed still suggest that you invest in a decent set of headphones, with the EarPods acting as a decent backup pair.
As with the old buds, the EarPods have a built-in microphone and responsive in-line remote with volume control and a multifunction button. Call quality is pretty good, with the microphone clearly picking up our voice.

WIRELESS AND 4G (Ultra Fast)
Apple has completely upgraded the wireless technology inside the iPhone 5. First up is the 80211n dual band, which means it’ll connect to 24GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks. The advantage of 5GHz is that there’s less congestion, so you’ll get better throughputs. You’ll need a dual- band router, though.

24GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks

This is the first iPhone with built-in 46, and it will work with the new Everything Everywhere 4G network. From what we’ve seen, 4G provides really fast downloads) making the mobile Internet experience similar to being on a home network.

AFTER SHOTS
A thinner case has meant that Apple has had to redesign the lens and sensor for the iPhone 5, but it still has the same 8-megapixel resolution as the iPhone 4S. There’s little difference in practice between the two models; like the 4S, the iPhone 5 has one of the best smartphone cameras around.

Shots are bright, vibrant and detailed. For most purposes, you can happily use your phone rather than a compact camera. The iPhone 5 also introduces a panorama mode. Just hold the phone steady and pan up to 2700 to create one massive image.

8-megapixel

Video is shot at 1080p at 3Ofps, and quality is generally excellent. Footage is detailed with punchy colours; it’s easy to see why there’s no longer any need for Flip video cameras or the like.

Battery life is quoted by Apple as the same as the 4S, which is impressive, considering the iPhone 5 has the larger screen. In our video playback test, the iPhone 5 lasted 12 hours and four minutes, which is pretty much the same as the iPhone 4S in the same test. (David Ludlow)

Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:45:00 -0800

WINDOWS 8 Is actually designed to work equally well in tablets as in notebook or desktop Pcs, so it’s perfect for Sony’s new Vaio Duo 11 ultra- portable tablet hybrid. In its closed form, the Duo is just a 21mm-thick tablet. Its sensitive, glossy 11in IPS touchscreen picks fingerprints a little too easily, but it's color reproduction is brilliant and the 1920x1,080 display can easily play video in glorious HD. Move a tab on one side of the tablet and the screen hinges open on a plastic support to reveal a narrow keyboard with small widely spaced keys.

Either it’s in tablet or laptop configuration, the display rotates its details freely, using a combination of accelerometer and gyro sensors to work out the correct orientation for that screen at any point. This sometimes meant the screen switched to portrait mode when we were using it with the keyboard open. Fortunately, Sony has anticipated the problem and includes a small button on the back of the Duo that enables and disables autorotation. You can also turn off rotation manually in the Screen Resolution configurations.

There’s no track pad, however , you can get other options for controlling your pointer. The capacitive touchscreen responds readily to multitouch gestures using your fingers, but Sony has provided a double ended conductive stylus that included buttons. It's better for good control for the small, high-resolution display, making it simpler to complete delicate tasks like selecting and dragging folders within a directory tree.

If you’re not comfortable using touch controls or you’d rather not lift your hands {from the|of your} keyboard while typing, feel free to use the touchstick controller, that's nestled amid the B, G and H keys, along with three rudimentary mouse buttons beneath the space bar. Feel free to use those to right-, left- and middle-click just like you would with a more common input device. On the back of the Duo, behind the keyboard, is a pair of volume control buttons, that rest close to one of the integrated stereo speakers. These sound far richer than you’d have any right to expect off their size, however they’re still a little tinny.

If you need extra through your audio than such speakers can offer, feel free to use a stereo line output to connect earphones or a set of speakers. The Duo isn’t exactly overburdened with ports, but those it has are useful. There’s a memory card slot capable to handle high-capacity SDXC and Memory Stick HG Duo cards, and also a Gigabit Ethernet port. HDMI and VGA video outputs enable it to be simple to connect a projector, Television or a 2nd screen, and there are 2 USB3 ports for high-speed external storage devices.

The rest of the specification will be pretty impressive, as you’d expect at this price. The processor is a dual-core mobile Core i7-3517U that runs at 1.9GHz. It has integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processing capabilities, this means it can perform most 3D games if you reduce the level of quality settings enough. It handled around 3ofps in Dirt 3 at 720p and High Quality with anti-aliasing disabled, but we could only squeeze 2ofps out of Crysis 2 at high quality.

For a tablet, the Duo isn’t as light, stylish or comfortable to hold as Apple’s iPad, as an example, but it’s much more powerful, features a larger screen and works a good desktop operating system. It’s still reasonably comfortable to hold while you read the paper, watch a movie or pass it around in a meeting, however its tablet features feel secondary to its functions like a notebook. Transforming it from tablet to notebook is awkward and the stand that hinges out to support the screen in its upright position feels a little fragile. The Duo advantages of the new touchscreen applications and features in Windows 8, making it feel far less awkward than previous Windows tablets.Dual-band Wi-fl, a built-in GPS receiver and Bluetooth support complete the portable-friendly side of the specification.

Taken purely on its merits for a powerful ultra-portable laptop, the Vaio Duo 11 matches Asus’s award-winning 131n ZenBook Prime UX31A. However, its ilin screen, awkward unfolding mechanism and slightly bulky feel in tablet mode mean that) although it’s a great piece of equipment for power users on the move) it’s not quite advanced enough to win an award.

BlackBerry Porsche

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:18:00 -0800

How do you review a gizmo that you know is unaffordable for 99% of your target audience? How can you compare it to anything if there are no alternatives? How can you justify its price when you can perhaps get a Tata Nano for about the same price? That is the real dilemma we find ourselves in, but putting everything else aside let’s just look at the product itself to try and see what it really can do with a design that is created by the Porsche Design Studio.

Review
The forged stainless steel body encases a beautifully styled QWERTY keyboard, the like of which we’ve never seen on any BB device before. There is also a hand-wrapped leather back cover, which is great because you won’t feel the battery’s heat even with continuous use. The 2.8 TFT capacitive touchscreen may appear small for all modern users hooked on touchscreens, but for the elite who can really afford this — that may be just enough for conducting their business in an efficient manner. It’s a BB device after all, and it sure does support 3G. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth as well as in-built support for NFC (to our great surprise). It is enabled with all the BB 05 7 goodies you expect, including the fluid UI which is a breeze to use and get used to. BB users will feel quite at home using all the BB services like BB Mail and BBM, but new users might need some getting used to. Overall, it’s really not about the 1.2 GHz processor which does a good job overall, nor the 768MB of RAM which is good enough for all business users. The 5MP cam with LED flash is quite good (considering it’s a BB device) we might even go as far as saying its possibly the best cam on any BB device we’ve seen! But the entire purpose of this phone is the look, style and exclusivity factor. There is no doubt in our mind that the top 1% of the wealthy reading this review will surely love to own one of this devices, not just because of the exclusivity factor, but also because the BB Porsche does everything you expect it to — without making much of a fuss.

CAMERA
The 5MP snapper as we mentioned earlier is possibly the best we’ve seen on a BB device. It can also record HD videos and playback is fluid, smooth and quite a good experience.

X-FACTOR
The Porsche P9981 comes with a custom- made Wikitude World Browser with an augmented reality app experience. Also, the PIN for the Porsche phones is exclusive, making it easier to recognise the device from
it. The SNS suite is quite good and the overall browsing and messaging experience is really good.

Verdict
The yacht club have a gadget that will be its object of desire for some time to come. But, the real question is, does it really justify the exorbitant price tag of nearly 1.35 lacs? Well, yes! It’s not just the classy design that impresses, not only the ease with which you get used to the UI and features, but also the feeling when you have it. It’s that feeling which can’t really be described but has to be felt, and BB is hoping that it’s that feeling which will draw the elite to their Porsche P’9981 smartphone. Gift it your loved one if you can afford it, and watch your world change. Go on, then!

Messaging App

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:15:00 -0800

Staying connected is what people are looking forward to these days. Be it business executives or crazy lovers at night, connectivity is something that everyone puts at the top of their priority list. With smartphones re-inventing the future like nothing else, here’s a list of 4 best messaging apps that work just fine for any platform to keep you connected.

Perhaps the most popular messaging app for Android, it’s also the most popular cross-platform messaging application. You connect with your contacts by entering in their mobile number; no email accounts or special PINs, just their digits. You have the standard push, sent and received notifications, which we come to expect. They’ve most recently added the “Share Location” where, as you may have guessed, you can send the person you’re chatting to your current location or choose from a list of locations around you. They’ve also included the ability to set a group icon for group chat. Now that’s on top of some amazing features like exporting chat history and implementing a broadcast message.

Key Features:
Chat in groups
Share your location
Chat with your phone contacts
Push notifications
Send unlimited Text & MMS for free
Platforms: Android, BlackBerry, iOS and Symbian

Download: www.whatsapp.com

GroupMe

GroupMe is the best way to chat with everyone you know. Its absolutely free, whether you’re talking to a group of friends, or texting with one person. Best of all, it works on nearly every phone, via push or SMS. With GroupMe, its easy to reach anyone, anytime. anywhere. On GroupMe, you can catch up with your family. get a group together for a night out, coordinate with co-workers, or just gossip with a few of your closest friends. Think about it like your own private Twitter, just for the people you really know. Or like a faster, better reply-all email.

Key Features:

Conference calling
Group Messaging
Private chat
Voice calling
Virtual chat rooms

Platforms: Android, BlackBerry, iOS and Windows Phone 7

Download: www.groupme.com

LiveProfile

LiveProfile helps you stay connected with friends in real-time. LiveProfile is the crazy fast, completely free, cross-platform messenger for Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry smartphones. It has already managed to rope in over 10 million users worldwide and has some mind blowing features that puts it way ahead in the list against others.

Key Features:

Real-time with delivery receipts: live profile messages are delivered in milliseconds. You can see when messages are sent, delivered, read, and even when the other person is typing a message.
100% free forever: unlimited and free messaging to any mobile device, anywhere in the world, on any carrier. As long as your phone can connect to the internet you can use live profile. Live profile doesn’t use your sms texting plan.
Stay connected and online: it’s always on and connected making you and your friends reachable. It utilizes push notifications so there is absolutely no battery usage while in the background.
Push notifications, offline messaging, emoticons, pins, status updates, multimedia sharing, landscape mode, beautiful and intuitive user interface, no ads, add friends, invite friends, and more!

Platforms: Android, BlackBerry, iOS

Download: www.liveprofile.com

Touch

Until recently. Touch had been the application my wife frequently used. Now that the developer has ceased support for Touch’s predecessor PingChat, they can focus on adding to the impressive feature lineup that has been built into Touch. While it may not have an export chat history option available, it does boast message encryption and the ability to block people. The layout of touch is extremely fluid and provides more of a social network type of feel, through its Activity Stream, that makes you almost forget the cross-platform messaging capabilities. You are able to send media, as you can with most apps of this type, but you have to do so from within Touch itself. Its not an easy process either, as you have to scroll through a list of your pictures and! or videos until you get to the right one. Whatsapp provides functionality within the BlackBerry menu, allowing you to quickly send the image or video you’re looking at. Additionally, the response time of touch is outstanding. If you are a Pingchat user and you want to upgrade to Touch, you’ll find the process to be effortless.

Key Features:

Message your friends through Chats that feel like you are talking in person. Enjoy chatting with unlimited text, video, and voice messaging, delivery and read receipts, typing status, and top-notch speed and reliability.
Share your life with those closest to you through Experiences that make the distance fade away.
Touch has been built to provide a personal, simple and powerful experience to let you maintain your closest relationships. Keep in touch with your friends on iOS, Android and BlackBerry through Touch.

Platforms: Android, BlackBerry, iOS

Download: http://appworld.blackberry.com

Nintendo Wii U

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:32:00 -0800

There’s a theory about Nintendo that goes something like this: Nintendo has the best IP in video gaming, the characters with the highest Q score. Mario, Wario, Zelda, Kirby, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, you name it. Add up all the Mario-themed games alone and you’ve got the best selling video game franchise of all time. If you have an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, take a look at the controllers. We have Nintendo to thank for popularizing what’s there: the four-way d-pad (the Nintendo Entertainment System), the diamond configuration face buttons (the Super Nintendo), the thumbstick employed to navigate 3D worlds, trigger buttons and force feedback system (the Nintendo 64). For all the talk about missed opportunities — that Nintendo ought to take Mario and Co. multiplatform — you could argue Nintendo wouldn’t be Nintendo without its focus on how we play, as much as what we play.
Which brings us to the Wii U, Nintendo’s attempt to sneak what it calls “asymmetric gaming” — playing the same game from different perspectives — into our living rooms. On paper, the system doesn’t look so different — a 3.5-pound base station that could pass for a slightly longer, curvier Wii. Flip it around and you’ll spot its new HDMI port (better late than never). Plug in the Wii-style sensor bar, dust off your old Wii Remote or Balance Board and you’ll find everything syncs and works just as it did before. Slide a copy of New Super Mario Bros. U into the slot-load optical drive and you’ll discover what it’s like to play a Mario sidescroller in stunning high definition for the very first time.

But the showpiece this time is the Wii U’s tablet-like GamePad (capital G, capital P), sporting a vivid 854-by-480-pixel, 6.2-inch touchscreen sandwiched between a d-pad, face buttons and left/right thumb-sticks. It’s thicker than most tablets, but substantially lighter (just 1.1 lbs), and the extra plastic gives your hands comfortable grip room, even if the glossy finish warrants the usual grumbling about fingerprints. It’s also packing motion control sensors, haptic feedback, duai speakers, shoulder buttons, left and right rear triggers, a microphone, an infrared sensor, near-field communication support a front-facing camera and a rechargeable battery (it even has its own power adapter).

DISPLAY
What else can the second screen do? Say you want to play a little New Super Mario Bros. U or Batman: Arkham City while someone else watches Tv. Knock yourself out The GamePad can double as the main screen in most games. New Super Mario Bros. U is mirrored on the GamePad’s screen by default, and in Arkham City, you just tell the game to pipe everything to the controller. The distance the base station can stream to the GamePad is limited — about 24 feet — but stay in range and you’ve essentially got the best looking, best controlling handheld on the market (including Sony’s PlayStation vita).

Keeping track of two screens could have been a mess, but it’s actually pretty intuitive. Once I stopped trying to follow both screens (it’s almost instinctive to want to) and just followed the audio-visual cues in the games I sampled — Nintendo Land, Batman: Arkham City, New Super Mario Bros. U and Ninja Gaiden 3; Razors Edge — everything came together. It’s also kind of liberating having that second screen in more traditional games, making information you’d normally pause the game to access available at a glance, say the map view in Arkham City, or the list of combo moves in Ninja Gaiden 3.

The Wii caught everyone by surprise six years ago. Many expected it to fail. Even now with nearly 100 million systems sold worldwide — tens of millions more than either Microsoft or Sony — you’ll still find people dismissing the Wii as an underpowered, overhyped game system everyone bought but no one plays.

Whether that’s true or not, the Wii U already feels like a much more robust and fascinating idea, one that shows even more promise, in my opinion, than the Wii did in 2006. That’s partly because the Wii U is still a Wii (a radically more powerful Wii with a second screen that floats around your living room, true), and motion control still factors big in the Wil U’s future.

SPECS
Specifications
1.8 x 6.8 x 10.5 in
WIreless Controller
8 GB Drive Capacity
25 GB Disc Capacity
HDMI (v1.4), RCA video Outputs
Accelerometer, Gyroscopic, Camera Motion Controls

HTC One S

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:47:00 -0800

HTC’s One series may be dominated by the quad-core One X, but another handset-the One S-became available at the same time. The One S may be smaller and lack the One X’s leading-edge processor, but that doesn't mean it without merit. Far from it, in fact. The HTC One S is available for £420 SIM free and also on higher rate deals on contract. Its price marks it out as towards the higher end of the market, and so do many of specifications.

The processor, for example, is a Qualcom 1.56Hz dual-core offering, which certainly is not to be sniffed at, and it is helped out by 1GB of RAM. There’s an eight-megapixel camera with flash included too which can capture a still while you are shooting a video-a rather neat trick.

The HTC One S has 16GB of on-board memory. It is a little irritating that you can’t add more storage via microSD card, but 16GB is a pretty healthy allocation and you also get 25GB of online storage at Dropbox free for two years. You can even configure automatic upload of photographs and videos that you shoot, so we aren’t all that worried about the lack of a microSD slot in this instance.

Probably the outstanding feature of the HTC One S in terms of specifications is that it runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich —and of course the very latest HTC Sense software too. HTC Sense 4 is a slightly less blingy version of the Android skin than its predecessor, but it does have a few neat touches. We particularly like the customisable shortcuts bar that sits along the bottom of all seven home screens, for example. And HTC adds a range of widgets to Android, now visible as thumbnails before you select them, making it a lot easier to pick out precisely what you want.

In keeping with its leading-edge credentials, the HTC One S sports a microSiM card slot. The slot is under a small cover on the back top edge of the chassis. This cover doesn’t provide access to the battery, which for some people will be a real nuisance. We’ve been known to have to power a handset down by removing its battery — holding down the power button for ten seconds now performs the equivalent function.

Physically this is a large handset, It has to be in order to accommodate its screen, which at 4.3 inches is big enough to render webpages, video and other visually rich media really nicely. Its 540 x 960 pixel resolution of course helps with this aspect, and colours are vibrant, although it does not compare to either the quality or clant’y that youll find in the One S’s bigger brother, the One X.

The HTC One S Is perhaps a little taller than we’d like at 130.9mm — there seems to be a bit more chassis above the screen than we’re entirely happy with. It’s not significantly smaller than the One X, and that fits a much larger display into the space. But it is extremely thin at just 7.8mm, and it does feel great in the hand. Smaller hands like ours will fail to reach all the way across the screen one-handed, though, and the screen does seem to attract fingerprints more than most.

We like the rounded corners, and along with the rubberised backplate, these make the One S an easy handset to grip. And for all its tallness there’s no doubting that at 119.5 grams the One S is very light. In fact, this Is an extremely elegant handset all round, a device for those that want something sleek and stylish and are willingto forego a few bleeding-edge features in order to get it.

It is interesting that with the One series HTC has done away with the menu button beneath the screen, and instead you will find just three touch-sensitve buttons there: Back. Home and Recent Apps. Its not an ideal choice, in our opinion, as while Google is trying to encourage developers to move away from the traditional Menu button, those apps that do still have them (and that remains the vast majority of them) will display a rather unsightly onscreen Menu button instead.

HTC is reinventing the smartphone with the One series, and the One S is a nicely proportioned, well specified handset with plenty going for it. We’d have liked it to have been a touch cheaper to put a little more space between it and the One X, but regardless this is a worthy member of what is turning into a very impressive family of phones.

SPECS
SIZE: 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm
WEIGHT: 119.5 grams with battery
DISPLAY: 4.3-inch AMOLED
SCREEN: 960 x 540 (qHD)
CPU SPEED: 1.5GHz~1.7GHz, dual core
PLATFORM ANDROID: Android™ 4.0
MEMORY: 1GB
CAMERA :8 megapixel

Samsung Galaxy Note II

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:43:00 -0800

The Galaxy Note II is pegged as a smartphone, but it’s easy to mistake this huge 5.5in-screen handset for a tablet. A smartphone this broad and tall falls more naturally into two-handed operation. We like the user’s introduction to the handset: upon thumbing the power switch on the upper right, the lock screen shows an elegant white feather quill on a sky-blue background, evoking images of a creative writing device. And that’s the major attraction in this powerful slice of hands-held computing.
The Note II includes a Wacom-licensed pressure-sensitive stylus called the S Pen, which slots away underneath when not required. Pulling out the stylus and bringing it close to the screen (sometimes) lets the Note II know you’re about to do some sketching or scribbling. Getting this Air View function to work effectively requires practice, as do many of the Note’s other features. Its recognition of cursive English scrawl is impressive, but we were still frustrated by transcription errors. These took more time to correct than they would using a virtual Qwerty keyboard.

More complexity arrived with the Multi Window feature, which lets you view two apps side by side. This was added via an update, with no explanation of how to use it. An annoying rounded tab is left on the screen at all times; when dragged across, it reveals all compatible apps. You can, for example, play a video while browsing a web page. It’s a neat way to underline a mobile’s multitasking capability.

Internal specifications
The Note II’s innards are very similar to those of the Galaxy S III. Inside is a Samsung Exynos 4412 SoC based on a quad-core ARM, but clocked at 1.6- rather than 1.4GHz. This is the fastest-clocked ARM smartphone we’ve seen and, combined with Android’s latest 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. it bodes well for performance.

Jelly Bean promises smoother graphics, here powered by an ARM Mali-400 MP GPU. It’s relatively speedy, and faster than the nVidia Tegra 3, if well short of the fastest available mobile graphics solutions. Note II approached the capability of the iPhone 4S. It managed 17fps in the Egypt HD test, against l9fps for the previous-generation Apple phone. The iPhone 5 played the same benchmark at 38f ps.

To gauge processor speed, we use Geek bench 2. Averaged over five runs, the Note II scored 1,958 points. which is the highest score we’ve seen from this test. In the SunSpider JavaScript test, the Note managed a very good 1,022ms. By comparison, the S III scored 1,447ms in the same test, and the iPhone S 903ms (a lower score is better here).

The Note II works with EE’s 40 LTE network. This wasn’t available at the time of testing, so we measured 30 performance. The Samsung averaged of 11.1Mbps download, and 2.35Mbps upload, versus 15.4 and 2.73Mbps for the iPhone 5. Battery life good enough to last two days of sporadic use, in part thanks to a large 11.78Wh removable battery packed inside. \

Verdict
Whereas the Galaxy S II and III were Samsung’s answer to the iPhone, the Note II’s handwriting capabilities are targeted at a different type of user. It’s faster and has a bigger screen than the S III, but too big for one- handed use. (Andrew Harrison)

SPESIFICATION:

Connectivity
HSPA+42
EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1,800/1,900MHZ)
HSPA+42 (850/900/2100)
LTE (800/900/1,800/2,600)
WiFi a/b/g/n HT40
Bluetooth technology v 4.0 (Apt-X Codec support) LE
NFC available
USB 2.0 Host / Device, MHL

ChipsetQuad Core Processor 1.6GHz CPU Speed

OS
Android 4.1 (JellyBean)

Memory

16GB

Physical Specifications
151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4mm
182g Weight

Battery

3,100mAh Battery
USB Chargeable
up to 950 minutes (3G), up to 310 minutes (Video Call Time)
up to 490 hours (3G), up to 550 hours (LTE)

Audio and Video
Video Format : MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Full HD (1080p) Video Recording & Playback available
Recording up to 30fps
Audio Format : MP3, OGG, WMA, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, AMR (NB, WB), MIDI, WAV, AC-3, Flac

Display
HD sAMOLED
16M
5.55" (140.9mm)
HD (1,280 x 720)
S Pen

Camera
8 Megapixels Camera Resolution (Rear)
1.9 Megapixels Camera Resolution (Front)
Flash-LED
Auto Focus available

Colour
Marble White, Titan Gray

Location
Assisted GPS / GLONASS available

Asus ET2411INTI - AIO PC

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:01:00 -0800

With a glossy black bezel framing its equally glossy 23.6-inch full HD LED-backlit touchscreen display, the ASUS ET2411INTl has a simple yet elegant design. It is also really slim too, just 6cm thick at its bulkiest point. The only gripe we have about its design is that its aluminum stand adjusts only for tilt and not for height.

Despite its modest dimensions, the ET2411INTI packs lots of entertainment features. For starters, it has a Blu-ray drive as well as an integrated TV tuner. This means you can watch the 9 o’clock news, and then continue to The Godfather remastered in all its 1080p high-definition glory. For better sound than on most AIOs, the ET2411INTI also comes with a specialty-designed subwoofer. It’s a nice touch, and while it does provide more sonic impact to the ET2411INTI’s overall sound, we would still recommend proper speakers to complement the system if you are picky about audio. We also found the subwoofer’s cable to be a little short for our liking.

The ET2411INTI’s 23.6-inch touchscreen panel is unusual in that it uses optical imaging, which is multiple image sensors and infrared light, to track your touch inputs. It is capable of recognizing up to two-points of touch and is fairly responsive and accurate once you get used to it.
AS for specifications, the ET2411INTI is equipped with the Core 17-3770S processor — the same found in the Aspire Z5.

This is further complemented by a generous 8GB of RAM and a spacious 2TB hard disk, great for storing photos, music and movies. Finally, its entertainment credentials are further reinforced with a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT63OM graphics processor. Though this is a fairly low-power GPU, it is good enough for HD video playback and gaming0 as long as you don’t go overboard with the graphics settings.

The ET2411INTI also features a healthy selection of ports, including two USB 3.0 ports and an additional five USB 2.0 ports. Like the Acer and Lenovo AIOs, it has both HDMI input and output ports. What this means is that it can receive HDMI signals and double up as a regular display.

SPECS:

PROCESSOR: Intel Core i7-3770S 3.1 GHz

MEMORY: 8GB DDR3

DISPLAY: 23.6-inch FULL HD LED (1920 x 1080)

GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce GT630M

STORAGE: 2TB

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