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6 Six major business trends for 2013

2013-01-03T23:28:00.000-08:00

Oh, change is most certainly in the air. In fact, that’s apparently what the Mayan calendar debacle was all about – not the end of the world but a shift or change in consciousness. Beyond the metaphysical, businesses should expect a few tangible changes in the new year that may shift the way they run and think. John Brandon recently shared six major business trends for 2013 that may change how startups do business.

1. It’s all about reverse outsourcing

So, we’ve all heard about efforts to bring jobs back to the US, and 2013 is the year that will see businesses reversing their outsourcing efforts. Himanshu Sareen, CEO of Icreon Tech says the trend in the new year will involve “redistributing jobs.” Apple will also join the trend by building new manufacturing facilities here in good old America. Hooray for US job creation!

2. Brand management will be more important

We’ve seen a growth in reputation management in the past year, with businesses putting more and more emphasis on what others are saying about their brand. 2013 will see an even bigger emphasis on managing the reputation of their brand. To get a little help in this department, check out BrandYourself.com where you can make sure you build and maintain a good rep online.

3. Bye Bye Flash… Hello, HTML5

We’ve all come across the irritating non-compatible Adobe Flash errors when we’re trying to download Beyonce’s new music videos. Wait, just me? Anyway, those days are gone thanks to HTML5′s ability to download rich content, animation, videos, movies, etc., quickly and without compatibility issues to our mobile devices. As a result, we’ll be seeing less of Flash, and more of HTML5 in 2013.

4. Email is on its way out

Apparently, email is slowly being ousted by our social media friends Twitter, Yammer and the like. This communication is more instant and more productive, and that means faster business processes. Email is a bit more, well, slow. And, in these lightning-speed days, if you’re slow… you gotta go.

5. Bye Bye email marketing

Going along with our old friend email’s demise is, naturally, email marketing. Peter Friedman, CEO of LiveWorld, says another trend for 2013 will be the end of bulk emails and newsletters. With the rise of online survey tools like SurveyMonkey.com, email marketing will eventually become unnecessary and obscure.

6. Adios, fax machine

And finally, John says the reason fax machines haven’t died yet is because we’re still struggling with digital signatures. But thanks to alternatives like DocuSign, 2013 will likely see the death of the fax machine.

So, all you business owners, get excited for (or mourn over) the new business trends for 2013. And, as the Mayans predicted, you should expect a physical energy change too. Fax machine funerals and metaphysical shifts? 2013, you crazy!

I-O Data NUBES WiFi-Enabled SD Card Reader

2012-11-25T04:26:00.000-08:00

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 05:24 PM PST

I-O Data has dropped their newest WiFi-enabled SD card reader, the NUBES. Measuring 83.5mm x 12.3mm x 58mm and weighing 57g (body only), this palm-sized card reader is equipped with a micro-USB connector, a built-in 1350mAh battery (up to 4 hours of operating time), built-in WiFi connectivity (maximum number of simultaneous connections: three) and supports for SD/SDHC/SDXC card. The NUBES retails for 4,180 Yen (about $50). [Product Page]

Mouse Computer NEXTGEAR-MICRO am500BA1 Gaming PC

2012-11-06T18:24:00.000-08:00

Posted: 05 Nov 2012 05:40 PM PST

Here we have another newly released gaming PC from Mouse Computer, the NEXTGEAR-MICRO am500BA1. As part of the G-Tune series, the system is equipped with a 3.80GHz AMD A10-5800K APU processor, an AMD A75 FCH chipset, a GeForce GTX 650 1GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 500W power supply and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The NEXTGEAR-MICRO am500BA1 is available now for 59,850 Yen (about $744). [Product Page]

Tips Memilih Tablet PC Lokal

2012-05-29T18:50:00.000-07:00

Tablet saat ini memang tengah booming dan gencar membanjiri pasar. Setiap bulan selalu ada tablet baru yang dirilis di pasar. Tak ketinggalan pula, tablet lokal pun juga banyak terjual.

Advan Vandroid T1C

Nah, bila anda juga tertarik untuk membeli tablet lokal, ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperhatikan sebagai berikut:

Versi sistem operasi bawaan

Inilah hal pertama yang harus anda perhatikan, karena hampir sebagian besar tablet yang beredar mengusung Android. Pastikan bahwa tablet yang akan anda beli sudah mengadopsi OS terbaru Android seperti Honeycom 3.0 atau Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. Kalaupun tablet masih berjenis Gingerbread, pastikan apakah tablet tersebut dapat di upgrade ke Honeycomb atau Ice Cream Sandwich.

Kecepatan prosesor dan kapasitas memori

Dengan prosesor yang lebih baik akan berdampak pada kemampuan tablet dalam mengeksekusi ragam menu menjadi lebih optimal. Apalagi kalau tablet tersebut sudah mengusung dual core, dijamin kecapakannya dalam membuka banyak aplikasi secara bersamaan atau multitasking tidak perlu diragukan lagi.

Manfaat yang paling jelas dengan memiliki prosesor dual core memungkinkan tablet dapat melakukan berbagai hal lebih cepat lebih efisien dan efektif. Tablet tersebut dapat memproses dua tindakan seklaigus yang berarti lebih mudah bagi sistem operasi perangkat untuk menjalankan berbagai aplikasi maupun browsing yang intensif.

Dukungan android market resmi

Tablet Android memiliki fitur Android Market. Tapi ini tidak selalu ada di tablet besutan lokal. Pastikan bahwa tablet tersebut memiliki fitur Android Market atau yang sekarang disebut Google Play resmi yang digunakan sehingga pengguna dapat mendownload aplikasi-aplikasi penting.

Kemampuan bertelepon

Pastikan kalu tablet tersebut juga dibekali kemampuan untuk telepon. Walau umumnya tablet berukuran besar, namun kemampuan ini patut menjadi rujukan mengingat bahwa tablet sebenarnya adalah perwujudan lain dari telepon yang memiliki kemampuan diperluas dengan ukuran layar diperbesar.

Kelengkapan fitur konektivitas

Pastikan ada koneksi bluetooth dimana terkadang pada tablet lokal hanya menyediakan widget saja tapi tidak menyediakan fitur tersebut. Termasuk dalam hal ini adalah beberapa port penguhubung yang bisa disiapkan untuk koneksi ke perangkat lain. Seperti halnya port ethernet/LAN, port HDMI atau port micro USB.

Jenis layar yang digunakan

Ada 2 jenis layar umum yang digunakan yaitu jenis kapasitif dan resistif. Layar sentuh yang nyaman digunakan adalah yang berjenis kapasitif. Tingkat akurasi dan kenyamanan layar dalam merespon setiap perintah harus diperhatikan. Dengan layar kapasitif, anda hanya dapat menggunakan jari untuk memainkan navigasi di layar. Hal ini memungkinkan fitur seperti dukungan multi touch berjalan lancar dan akan membuat layar bekerja cepat dan efisien.

Sementara layar sentuh resistif sensitif terhadap sentuhan apapun, karena sangat bergantung pada tekanan.

Beberapa tablet lokal kini sudah menerapkan layar kapasitif dengan mematok harga jual yang tidak terlampau mahal.

Treq A10C

Relion RealPad

Top 5 Custom USB Sticks on the Market Today!

2012-04-29T04:37:00.003-07:00

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:06 AM PDT

Custom USB sticks are all the rage at the moment, and consumers are clamouring for the latest stylish designs. A fantastic marketing tool, companies use custom USB sticks as an eye-catching, fun and useful promotional gift for their clients. Branded USB sticks can be used as corporate gifts in preference to unbranded versions, to provide a simple yet effective way of underlining brand loyalty amongst employees. A bespoke custom USB stick can give companies that extra edge, with USB producers able to work from almost any design given to them, for a truly unique desktop item. From beer glass USB sticks bearing the brewer’s name and logo, to wine corks for wine-sellers and dinky cars for the automotive industry, the choice is endless.
So where do you start? We have rounded up the top five custom USB sticks to help you make your choice. Or perhaps you are simply intrigued by these dinky, playful items appearing in offices and at trade fairs around the world. Maybe you would like to treat a friend to an up-to-the-minute, techno-savvy present.
1. The Drink Container

A brilliantly conceived idea, this USB stick can be adapted to your particular kind of drink or product, following the design of the containers that your company uses. With the stick moulded in see-through plastic and the interior of the stick containing what looks like beer or wine, or whatever your drink happens to be, the effect is impressive, and very realistic.
2. The Donut

A USB stick with a touch of humour, two tasty-looking donuts nestle together, coated in pink, spotted icing. Looking good enough to eat, this item would be a brilliant marketing device for those in the catering industry. Producers can fashion whatever foodstuff you fancy onto the USB stick, from miniature hamburgers to sushi. The memory stick pokes its head out from between two layers of a wafer biscuit or a slice of quiche, for a witty, relevant gift.
3. The guitar

Open up your swanky, red and white miniature guitar, to reveal your means of accessing data from your computer. Musical instruments and related items, such as cassette tapes, add a touch of class to your promotional or corporate activities. Made from materials to match the real thing, with shiny finishes for rock guitars, and smooth matt effects for cassette tapes, these USB sticks look great on your desk or plugged into your laptop when you’re on the go.
4. The bottle opener

Fully functioning bottle openers are a very clever, sleek addition to your home and office equipment. In chic designs, and small enough to fit into your pocket, you’ll find you can mix business with pleasure with this particular custom USB stick!
5. The beer bottle

This is a classic custom design, which can be tailored to your individual specifications. From quirky rubber casing, to the gleaming glass effect, you can dream up whatever design you want to impress your clients with at the next party. With such an iconic image, you can’t go wrong.

BOXX 3DBOXX 4925 Workstation

2012-04-29T04:34:00.000-07:00

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 07:33 PM PDT

The BOXX 3DBOXX 4925 is a new powerful workstation with an Intel Xeon E5-2600 eight-core processor that provides outstanding support for multi-threaded tasks like rendering and simulation analysis. The workstation supports up to four nVidia GeForce/Quadro/Tesla or AMD FirePro graphics cards, eight DIMM sockets for quad channel DDR3 SDRAM, an Intel X79 Express chipset, six 3.5-inch internal drive bays and two external 5.25-inch drive bays. The Boxx 3DBOXX 4925 also provides a specially tuned air cooling, 4x USB 3.0 ports, 12x USB 2.0 ports, a couple of Gigabit Ethernet ports and 1x eSATA port. [BOXX]

Thecus N5550 5-Bay NAS Server

2012-04-29T04:24:00.000-07:00

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 08:09 PM PDT

Thecus is proud to announce their newest 5-bay NAS server, the N5550. Powered by an Intel Atom processor, the device is equipped with an LCM display, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, five SATA HDD bays, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, a 200W power supply and supports for multiple RAID setups (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) as well as JBOD. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [Thecus]

MASTERPIECE i1420GA2 Gaming PC

2012-04-28T21:40:00.000-07:00

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:57 PM PDT

Mouse Computer is gearing up to drop another gaming PC ‘MASTERPIECE i1420GA2′ for the mass market. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-3770K processor, the system is packed with an Intel Z77 Express Chipset, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 1TB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi card reader, a 700W power supply and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (SP1) OS. The MASTERPIECE i1420GA2 is scheduled to go on sale from April 29th for 170,000 Yen (about $2,094). [Product Page]

2012 Quad Core Tablet Best, Better than New iPad

2012-04-23T18:03:00.000-07:00

2012 Quad Core Tablet Best, Better than New iPad

Agile Prayogi - Okezone

Not everyone who idolized the new iPad tablet knowing that does not have a quad-core CPU.
Although it exists at a high resolution 2048 x 1536 pixel display Retina and 5 MP camera to capture pictures and 1080p HD support 4G LTE, but unfortunately the tablet is not saving the battery. There was also minus a fast quad core processor as a rival product.
Some companies take these vulnerabilities by releasing a tablet that has a maximum performance with a fairly economical.
These four tablets which have better performance than the iPad:
1.Transformer Pad 300Asus tablet has a 10.1 inch which is supported by the Android 4.0 operating system. To spur the kitchen Transformer Pad uses 300-qore quad processor 1.2GHz Nvidia's Tegra 3. Tablets are priced at USD379, 99 has a storage capacity of 32GB and 1GB RAM.
Transformer Pad 300 Tablet has a battery life of up to 10 hours and can be extended up to 15 hours with additional battery optional Keyboard Dock for USD149. With a dock full keyboard and touch pad, making it function like a tablet laptop devices. Dock Android keyboard has specific keys for quick access to the tablet functions.
This tablet comes with a weight of 653 grams, has a screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and adopting Tegra chip 3. Thus, capable of delivering powerful gaming experience with the ability of the integrated graphics core 12. Asus tablet has an 8 megapixel rear camera that can capture images at 30 frames per detik.Kemudian, pasted to the front of the camera 1.2 megapixel camera.
2.Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1Tablets made by Samsung uses the latest operating system Android, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). But that's just the spokesman delivered without elaborating further.
The new tablet is expected to have a super fast processor, the Samsung Exynos 4412 quad-core. Galaxy Tab 10.1 is currently only has a 1 GHz dual-core processor Nvidia Tegra 2.
In addition to quad-core chip and software ICs, the new tablet has built-in remote control universal. Intelligent Remote feature allows you to switch TV channels or Blu-ray player (not necessarily a set of Samsung)
Samsung announced that the entry level 10.1 Galaxy Tab 2 will be priced at USD400. Galaxy Tab priced at $ 500 as early as the third iPad.
3. Acer Iconia Tab A510The tablet is equipped with quad-core 1.3 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with 1 GB of RAM, screen resolution of 1280 × 800 10.1, rear 5MP camera and 1MP front camera,
The tablet has a capacity of 32GB of internal storage via microSD card. Acer tablet has been equipped with the latest Android 4.0 operating system. Acer Iconia Tab A510 is expected to be priced at USD449, 99
4. Google Nexus TabletGoogle Inc. and ASUS reportedly working on a tablet that's cheap but has a strong performance. Google plans to release a 7 inch tablet is priced at USD149 and $ 249.
Unfortunately the Google delayed the launch of a tablet. California-based company is awaiting some supporting components such as the Nvidia Tegra SoC and DDR2 memory 3 is expected to fall by mid-year. So that it automatically push the sales price.

ASUS ET2700 All-in-one PC To Be Released In Europe

2012-01-26T17:33:00.000-08:00

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:02 PM PST

ASUS has decided to release the ET2700 (ET2700INKS-B005C) 27-inch all-in-one PC in Europe next month. The computer features a Full HD (1920 x 1080) MVA display with an Intel Core i5-2400S processor, a 6 GB of RAM, a 2TB of 5400RPM hard disk drive, a 1GB nVidia GeForce GT 540M graphics card, a Blu-ray combo drive, a 3-in-1 card reader, a 2.0-megapixel webcam, a TV tuner and two 3.5W speakers. The ASUS ET2700 also provides several connectivity options such as Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, a pair of USB 3.0 ports, D-Sub and HDMI. There is also an external sub-woofer, a wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse and a remote control in the package. The ASUS ET2700 runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. Folks in Europe are able to buy this new all-in-one PC for 1,399 Euro ($1,815). [techPowerUp]

Acer Iconia Tab A510 Tablet

2012-01-26T17:31:00.001-08:00

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:06 PM PST

Acer will release the Iconia Tab A510 in Europe this April with a price tag of €500 or around $647. Available in a 16GB, a 32GB or a 64GB of internal storage, the tablet features a 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 10.1-inch display with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, a microSD card slot, a mini-USB port and a mini-HDMI port. [Ubergizmo]

5 Ultrabook Paling Panas di CES 2012

2012-01-18T00:46:00.000-08:00

Acer Aspire S5 (foto : Hardwarecanucks)

Inilah genre laptop paling “hot” tahun ini. Yang menjadi senjata bagi pabrikan PC untuk bertahan dari gempuran tablet. Pada intinya, ultrabook adalah notebook yang dipangkas ukurannya, ditambah daya tahan baterainya, serta makin canggih performanya. Nah, berikut adalah deretan ultrabook yang mencuri perhatian di CES 2012:

Dell XPS 13
Berukuran 13 inci, Dell XPS 13 terbuat dari cangkang alumunium yang sangat ringan. Bidang paling tebalnya hanya 13 mm. Sedangkan beratnya kurang adri 1,4 kg. XPS 13 juga menggunakan kaca Gorilla Glass keluaran Corning yang seola menjadi standar dari smartphone, tablet, dan notebook saat ini. Dell berencana untuk memasarkan XPS 13 pada Februari mendatang.

Hewlett-Packard Envy 14 Spectre
HP Spectre memiliki desain bodi yang sangat elegan. Prosesornya menggunakan Intel Core i5-2467M, 4GB RAM, dan 128 GB SSD. Tak hanya itu, ultrabook ini juga dilengkapi teknologi Near Field Communication (NFC). Kibornya dilengkapi teknologi backlit radiance, yang akan mendeteksi kehadiran penggunanya. Nama Spectre dipilih untuk membangkitkan misteri. Baterai ultrabook ini bisa bertahan 9 jam. Rencananya akan dipasarkan dengan harga USD1.400 pada Februari mendatang.

Series 9 Samsung
Ultrabook Series 9 Samsung ini memang mengejutkan. Bagian paling tebalnya hanya 14,9 mm. Sedangkan beratya cuma 1,59 kilogram. Padahal, layarnya berukuran 15 inci. Untuk seri 13 inci, ketebalannya dipangkas lagi jadi 12,9 mm dan berat 1,15 kg. Kedua model itu mengadopsi Intel Core i5, RAM 8 GB, dan kapasitas penyimpanan SSD 256 GB. Series 9 dapat dibangunkan dari sleep mode dalam 1,4 detik, dengan baterai mampu bertahan sampai 10 jam. Kabarnya, model ini juga akan meluncur pada Februari mendatang.

Acer Aspire S5S5 memiliki fitur jauh lebih baik dibandingkan S3. Layarnya berukuran 13,3 inci, sama dengan pendahulunya. Yang berbeda adalah ketebalannya yang mencapai 15 mm pada bagian tertipis. Sementara beratnya hanya 1,35 kg. Ultrabook ini juga menggunakan Intel Core i5 dan i7 dengan prosesor terbaru Ivy Bridge. Perbedaan lain dari S5 adalah port Thunderbolt untuk transfer data lebih cepat, serta USB 3.0 dan HDMI. Kapasitas simpannya sendiri sudah menggunakan SSD.

LG Z330Z330 berukuran 13,3 inci. Fiturnya, antara lain prosesor Intel Core i7, serta layar beresolusi 1366×768 piksel. Ketebalannya ada dua, yakni 14.7 mm dan 19.9 mm. Sedangkan beratnya 1212 gram dan 1497 gram. Untuk kapasitas penyimpanan, pengguna bisa memilih 120 GB SSD atau 256 SSD pada Z330. (tyo)

UPPO PO8003 Android Tablet

2012-01-12T18:57:00.000-08:00

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 03:53 PM PST

Chinese-based company UPPO is offering you their latest Android tablet, the PO8003. Powered by a 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A10 processor, the device packs a 9.7-inch 1024 x 768 capacitive multi-touch IPS display, a Mali-400 GPU, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 16GB of storage, dual cameras, 2160p Super HD video playback support, 3G, WiFi, an HDMI port and runs on Android 4.0 OS. The PO8003 sells for 999 Yuan (about $158). [UPPO]

T-Mobile Expands 4G Network and Device Portfolio

2012-01-11T20:08:00.000-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 06:38 PM PST

At CES2012 T-Mobile outlined plans to continue expansion on "America's Largest 4G Network" along with new devices, rate plans and services. They spoke of two new devices, the first(the 2nd we don't care about *cough* WP7 *cough*) is the announcement of a new Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G.

I have no idea where they come up with these names, but it looks nice on the spec sheet. A Qualcomm S3 dual-core CPU clocked at 1.5ghz which i guess, makes this thing BLAZE-ingly fast? It must be enough as T-Mobile claims it to be one of their fastest 4G smartphones using their HSPA+ network which tops out at 42mbps. Rather than give us an ETA, they claim it will be released "later this year." There is a quote involving Sherlock that comes to mind...

While the discussion was focused on "America's Largest 4G Network", they also spoke about a few other things like a new "Bobsled Messaging" service which is now available on the Android Market. Read more below

·   Bobsled Messaging: T-Mobile announced expanded messaging and enhanced calling functionality for its Bobsled by T-Mobile service, providing consumers with communications for free across devices, countries, social network and mobile carriers. Bobsled Messaging is available starting today via the Android Market. Additional information can be found in the Bobsled Messaging press release.
·         T-Mobile’s Expanding 4G Device Portfolio: T-Mobile announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G and celebrated the January 11^th retail availability of the 4G-capable Nokia Lumia 710.
·         T-Mobile’s 4G Network expansion: T-Mobile doubled the speed of its 4G network in 12 additional markets, offering faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) to 184 million Americans in 175 markets. In addition, the company expanded the reach of its nationwide 4G (HSPA+ 21) network to nine additional markets, now covering 217 markets across the country.
·         Results of T-Mobile’s Consumer Survey: Recently, T-Mobile conducted an Omnibus survey with Harris Interactive that confirms 4G connections and affordability are key features consumers are looking for when they shop for mobile devices. Check out this blog post for additional highlights from the study.

T-Mobile Expands 4G Network and Device Portfolio originally appeared on AndroidGuys.

Sony Smartwatch to be Launched in Conjunction with Xperia S

2012-01-11T19:48:00.000-08:00

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 05:15 PM PST

It seems that smart watches are a bit of a theme at this year's CES. Motorola debuted an MP3-focused smart watch (though not Android based), and earlier today we told you about the I'm Watch. As an upgrade to the LiveView that they released last year, Sony revealed the SmartWatch (which begs the question of what we're supposed to call other smart watches). The SmartWatch sports a 1.3-inch color OLED touchscreen that displays information from your phone when the two are paired together.
Users can see texts, tweets, Facebook posts, and even control music, all from the comfort of their wrist. What's better is that due to the Android OS, enhancement apps can be downloaded via the Market to spruce up the experience. The SmartWatch should be coming out in Q1 of this year with a price tag of £100 (about $153).
So do you like Sony's SmartWatch? Do you think advanced watches are overrated? Sound off in the comments!
Source T3

iHome iD50 - Bluetooth Alarm Clock Radio

2012-01-11T17:18:00.000-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 04:50 PM PST

The iHome iD50 is a new app-enhanced alarm clock radio that supports Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming. The gadget features an AM/FM radio, a top-mounted docking station for iOS devices, dual 7/5/2 alarms, a speakerphone with built-in mic and SRS TruBass sound enhancement. The iHome iD50 also works in conjuction with the company’s iHome Sleep and iHome Radio apps. Other specs include a line-in jack for connecting non iOS devices and an included remote controler. The iHome iD50 is priced at $169.99 each. [Press Release]

Orange Tahiti 7-inch Android Honeycomb Tablet

2012-01-11T17:07:00.000-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 05:02 PM PST

Orange UK has rolled out its own brand Android tablet namely the Tahiti. Available in a slate black and silver finish, the gadget features a 7-inch multitouch LCD display with a 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual core processor, a 5-megapixel digital camera, a-GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3G+ connection and the Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS. The Orange Tahiti is available for £69.99 ($106) up front, followed by £25 ($38) a month for 24-months. [EuroDroid]

Android 4.0 ICS update now rolling out for ASUS Transformer Prime

2012-01-10T18:21:00.001-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 08:25 AM PST

Houston, we have ICS. If you're a Transformer Prime user, you'll be ecstatic to know that your ICS update is coming today rather than the previously thought Jan. 12th. The announcement was made at NVIDIA's press conference at CES. This means that your beloved Prime will be the first ever Android tablet to receive this coveted upgrade. You can get yours today by heading to the software updates menu.
If you happen to get your update, be sure to let us know how it goes in the comments!
Source: Android Central

Android 4.0 ICS update now rolling out for ASUS Transformer Prime originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
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Moboplay: Palm Sized Media Player

2012-01-10T18:20:00.000-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 10:23 AM PST

Just announced today at CES, the Moboplay is the world’s smallest pocket media player streaming full 1080p HD video. Unlike your common "media player", the Moboplay offers a display-free design coming in at a small 63mm x 60mm x 13mm (LxWxH) and weighing just 50 grams.
The Moboplay utilizes your TV to display all the content your heart desires. It also recognizes tons of different file types and makes use of the Wireless Media Stick to stream files directly from your Android device (and computer).
The palm sized Moboplay will cost you just $50 ($90 with the Wireless Media Stick) and there is currently no information about a release date.
Source: Press Release

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon processors for smart TVs, including a 1.5GHz quad-core powerhouse

2012-01-10T18:06:00.000-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 11:48 AM PST

Qualcomm announced at CES that their new line of Snapdragon processors are powering the Smart TVs at CES, and they're bringing in to full web browsing and access to the latest Android apps, as well as console class gaming.
“Consumers demand a seamless experience across all screens, including smartphones, tablets, PCs and televisions,” said Raj Talluri, vice president of product management for Qualcomm. “Having Snapdragon processors power smart TVs and digital media adapters is a natural extension of our leadership in mobile and computing technologies into the connected home.”
“Lenovo’s newly announced K91 Smart TV is a milestone for the connected home and digital technology,” said Xiong Wen, general manager and executive director, Smart TV, Lenovo. “It’s the first Smart TV in the world to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, as well as the first to run on Android 4.0 for full access to the Android marketplace. Lenovo is taking the digital home to new levels and making consuming content and connecting via videoconferencing, social media and more, easier than ever.”
The Snapdragon S4 MPQ8064 processor features a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU—based on Qualcomm’s Krait micro-architecture—Adreno™ 320 graphics and advanced audio/video capabilities, delivering mobile users the highest performing mobile experience while consuming less power.
Be sure to hit up the full press release, and let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: Qualcomm

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon processors for smart TVs, including a 1.5GHz quad-core powerhouse originally appeared on AndroidGuys.

LTE enabled wireless storage announced by Seagate and Verizon

2012-01-10T17:58:00.001-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 11:53 AM PST

Tired of being tied down by wires when it comes to your external storage? So are Seagate and Verizon, as they have announced a brand new LTE enabled wireless storage device today at CES. According to the press release, the drive can:

Expand the storage capacity of your mobile device with enough space to enjoy over 300 HD movies on an iPad or Android^™ tablet
Imagine having the ability to carry every James Bond movie in HD, every season of both “MadMen” and “Glee” and the entire catalog of the Rolling Stones, as well as thousands of photos.
Download music, movies and photos over 4G LTE and stream it all over Wi-Fi for up to three of your mobile devices. It becomes the perfect road-trip companion providing hours of entertainment for the kids.
Use the lightning fast Verizon 4G LTE network to connect to an endless library of entertainment in your pocket and provide Internet connectivity for up to three Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices.

Sounds amazing! Be sure to hit up the full presser below, and let us know your thoughts!
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Pantech launches waterproof LTE tablet for AT&T

2012-01-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 02:40 PM PST

The device above is the Pantech Element, a waterproof LTE tablet for AT&T. It's packing an 8-inch 1024 x 768 display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Honeycomb, and of course LTE connectivity. The Element will run users about $299 with a new two-year contract. AT&T shows off the device in the video below.

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To help market the tablet, AT&T is offering a special deal for consumers. For a limited time, when you buy a Pantech Element (with a contract), you get a Pantech Burst for free. Not a bad deal, if you ask me.
So what do you think about the Element? Are waterproof tablets overrated? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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Mouse Computer MDV-ASG8310B Desktop PC

2012-01-09T22:11:00.000-08:00

Posted: 08 Jan 2012 05:33 PM PST

If you’re in the market for a new desktop PC, then you might wanna take a look at this MDV-ASG8310B from Mouse Computer. Powered by a 3.50GHz Intel Core i7-2700K processor, the machine is packed with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. Price is set at 79,800 Yen (about $1,037). [Product Page]

Cougar Solution Mid-Tower PC Case

2012-01-09T22:10:00.000-08:00

Posted: 08 Jan 2012 05:56 PM PST

Cougar has dropped their newest mid-tower case ‘Solution’ into the market. Aimed at gamers, the case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and features a unique honeycomb & mesh hybrid design, a top-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 3.5-inch external drive bay, six 3.5-inch internal drive bays, one 2.5-inch internal drive bay, seven expansion slots and supports for up to 8 fans. Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Cougar]

Lenovo H520s Slim Desktop PC

2012-01-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

Posted: 08 Jan 2012 06:12 PM PST

Lenovo is ready to introduce the Lenovo H520s slim desktop PC at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show. Designed for home computing, the Lenovo H520s features the Intel Core processor family with up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, up to a 2TB hard disk drive and a choice of an AMD RAdeon HD 7570 2GB graphics card or an nVidia GeForce GRX630 2GB graphics card. Other specs include six USB 2.0 ports, a couple of USB 3.0 ports, a 7-in-1 memory card reader and an optional TV tuner. The new Lenovo H520s desktop will be available in June 2012 from $499 upwards. [Engadget]