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Acer begin to release the S5

David — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:26:01 +0000

When Acer first started show this new S5 ultrabook design it was way back at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas, it was a hit then and even more so now as the firm begin to roll it out starting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is an ultrabook as it qualifies in the right areas, such as being Intel powered, light at under three pounds, 15 mm think and comes with the Acer Green “Instant On” feature offering an instant resume functionality in 1.5 seconds.

There is however, one feature that is both brilliant and could be a nightmare too, it’s called the “Magic Flip” motorized port panel! It sounds and looks great, but as with some features such as this, it is great while it works, but when stops working it’s just wasted technology.

There are not many features on the S5, but what we do know is that it comes with a nice sized 13.3 inch (34 cm) LED Backlit LCD display with a 1366 X 768 of pixel resolutions and despite being thin there is still room for a built in web camera. It will be powered by a yet to be announced Intel 1.7 GHz Core i5 3317U processor. There is 8192 MB Of RAM available and for storage purposes, there is a 128 GB solid state drive (SSD).

Networking is covered by the built in Ethernet 10/100/1000, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, but there is no Bluetooth available. Other features include the essential HDMI port, two fast connecting USB 3.0 ports, a SDHC Card Slot and there are even professionally tuned Dolby Home Theater v4 speakers. At 15 mm thick and weighing in at 1350 grams (47.6 oz) with the PowerSmart battery pack installed that are supposed to last up to three times longer than traditional batteries, this is a neat, compact and light ultrabook.

Currently the Acer S5 being launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), going on the price and adjusting for differences, it means that when the S3 launches in the US it should come with a $1,300 starting price.

Source [Ultrabook News]

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iCloud Photo Sharing Functionality Expected To Be Announced At WWDC 2012

Adnan — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:59:26 +0000

It is expected that Apple will announce a new iCloud photo sharing functionality at WWDC 2012. Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is commencing at it’s regular venue, Moscone Center in San Francisco California On 11th June. The event will have a huge number of developers, journalists and media personnel in attendance. Apple is expected to reveal the next iteration of OS X as well as show off iOS 6 in developer preview.

The Wall Street Journal is of the view that iCloud photo sharing functionality will be revealed once WWDC 2012 kicks off. The publication believes that this new photo sharing functionality will allow users to share photos publicly or with people they want. Users will also have the ability to comment on pictures posted by other users. Apple has worked considerably hard on iCloud and surely it will continue to develop this amazing service that combines several of Apple’s cloud related services.

Currently iCloud has Photo Stream. This feature automatically syncs pictures across a range of different devices that are all using the same Apple ID. For example if you take a photo with your iPhone and your Mac is running the same Apple ID, Photo Stream will automatically sync the picture taken on iPhone to the Mac, wirelessly and instantly. Surely this new photo sharing service is going to be a huge improvement over a service that essentially just syncs pictures from one device to another.

The launch of this new iCloud photo sharing functionality further reveals Apple’s resolve to make in impression in the social networking arena. The company attempted to do so with Ping, a social network integrated with iTunes. Ping failed to get as much traction as Apple would have hoped, though the concept behind it was really good. If this new service from Apple is received very well by end users, we just might see more advancements from Apple particularly in the social networking arena.

Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 begins on June 11. Apple is going to reveal OS X Mountain Lion and developer preview of iOS 6. The anticipation behind this event is so much that WWDC 2012 tickets sold out within two hours despite the fact that they cost $1599 a piece. Surely Apple has got a lot up it’s sleeve and it will reveal that in front of gawking audience at WWDC 2012. The event holds tremendous value as the public will finally see what the future of Apple software looks like.

15 Inch Retina Display Macbook Pro With USB 3.0 To Release Soon

Adnan — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:19:56 +0000

There has been a lot of talk recently about Apple’s upcoming Macbook Pro models. A new rumour indicates that a 15 inch Retina Display Macbook Pro with USB 3.0 is set to be launched soon. We have been hearing for quite some time now that new Macbook models will come with drastic changes, both design wise and under the hood. Apple has a solid presence in the laptop market and it obviously wants to keep growing in that particular market. A 15 inch Macbook Pro just might end up doing wonders for the company and it’s share in the laptop market.

Apple has done substantial innovation with displays for mobile devices. The company introduced Retina Display with iPhone 4, a display so fine and with so high a pixel density that it is impossible for the human eye to discern one individual pixel. Apple added Retina Display to it’s New iPad which was released back in March. Now it looks like Apple is going to bring Retina Display to it’s another major device, the Macbook Pro.

Furthermore, sources are of the view that Apple is going to remove the SuperDrive from Macbook Pro. This is being done so as to make the new 15 inch Macbook Pro thinner and lighter. The removal of SuperDrive is probably also a pre-requisite for the new design of 15 inch Macbook Pro to take shape. Apple will continue to sell external SuperDrives, which can be purchased if the user is not bothered by lugging one around all the time. Since installation of apps on Macs is now done through Mac App Store, there really is no major reason left to not remove SuperDrive from Macbook Pro.

When the Macbook Pro models were refreshed last year, they did not come with any design changes. However Apple did introduce Thunderbolt, their super fast I/O technology. According to rumours Apple is going to include USB 3.0 in new 15 inch Retina Display Macbook Pro. This is particularly interesting because the new Macbooks will surely include Thunderbolt as well. Given the surprisingly low amount of Thunderbolt compatible peripherals available in the market, USB 3.0 seems to be a necessity rather than a concious choice.

There is also chatter about the signature Power button of Macbook Pro that will replace the Eject button on top row of the keyboard in upcoming Macbook Pro. Obviously there are going to be a lot of changes under the hood as well. Intel has already announced their next generation Ivy Bridge processors which will surely be finding their way in to 15 inch Retina Display Macbook Pros. There are no confirmations as yet on the release time frame or even pricing for that matter.

MSI readies the Wind U270 notebook

David — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:09:24 +0000

Here comes another new laptop from MSI the Wind U270, its compact and smart looking while at the same is able to the consumer a wide range of features and specs. These include the 11.6 inch display, AMD E2-1800 processor and Radeon HD7340 Discrete-Class Graphics. Basically, this is just updated version of the current of the older version, but never the less it does have some decent specs.

The updated Wind U270 notebook comes with an 11.6 inch glossy 16:9 LCD display with a 1366 × 768 of pixel resolutions and there is a built in 1.3 mega pixel web camera too, which is great for face to face online meeting etc!

It will be powered by the AMD Dual Core E2-1800 with 1.7 GHz 1 MB and the graphics come from the AMD Radeon HD7340 Discrete-Class Graphics card. There is 2 GB of DDR3 but there is an empty slot SO-DIMM1 making up to 8 GB max possible. The 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD) offers a reasonable 320 GB (5400 rpm) of storage.

Networking is covered by the built in Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, as well as Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology. While connectivity comes from the fast connecting USB 3.0 port, a couple of standard USB 2.0 ports and there is a handy 6 in 1 multi card reader offering XD, SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC and Memory Stick access.

This laptop measures in at 31 mm (W) x 297 mm (H) x 190 mm (D) and weighs in at just 1.39 kilos and that is with the battery pack installed that MSI claim is good for around 4.6 hours of power, how that relates in the real world will be seen once users get their hands on the laptop.

MSI are expecting to release the Wind U270 notebook by the end of this week when it will come with a starting price of around $590, which is not a high price to pay for laptop offering a reasonable amount of spec and features.

Source [Tech Fresh]

Design Of 2012 iPhone Not Yet Finalized By Apple

Adnan — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:50:50 +0000

Word on the street is that Apple has still not decided on a final design of 2012 iPhone. If this is true, this fact puts to bed the rumour of Apple announcing an iPhone at Worldwide Developers Conference 2012. It has seemed unlikely from the start that announcement of next generation iPhone will be made at WWDC 2012. If Apple hasn’t finalized the design yet, it only means that all hands are on deck in the design studio of Johnny Ive, the design maestro of Apple. One can only fathom what that will entail.

As we all know, Samsung has released it’s flagship Android device for the year 2012. The Galaxy S III was unveiled last week at an event in London. Samsung’s offering is jam-packed with technological advancements, particularly under the hood where they have installed a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. Surely Apple will be aiming to clinch back the title of world’s biggest smartphone vendor from Samsung by releasing it’s next generation iPhone. We can expect Apple’s technology in the iPhone to surpass whatever Samsung has installed in the Galaxy S III. Nevertheless it remains to be seen what the next iPhone brings to the market.

There have been a lot of rumours regarding Apple’s next iPhone. Particularly since it released iPhone 4S, a slightly modified version of the iPhone 4. This time around it is certain that Apple is going to release an iPhone with an entirely new design. What that design is going to be, is probably the only thing that’s intriguing technology journalists every where. We have heard whispers about larger screens on the next iPhone in accordance with the current market trend of Android devices with super-large screens. We have also heard whispers of the next iPhone being fashioned out of liquid metal entirely.

Furthermore, it remains to be seen whether Apple finally puts in that A6 quad-core processor in next generation iPhone or will it too have the dual-core A5X like the New iPad. 4G LTE compatibility is going to be included for sure considering the fact that Apple has added it in New iPad. The iPhone 4S already has a staggering 8 megapixel camera, it’s probably high time Apple fit in that 12 megapixel camera module from Sony that we previously heard about. The battery is going to be bigger so as to complement the demands of 4G LTE.

On the design front, the next iPhone is rumoured to be thinner and lighter than it’s predecessor. It was rumoured quite a number of times that Foxconn has already started production of next generation iPhone, but considering how it’s possible for Apple to not have finalized the design as yet, maybe Foxconn is only producing parts that are confirmed to go in the final design of next iPhone. Obviously, it goes without saying that we should not expect the launch of 2012 iPhone before October.

Fujitsu launches the Lifebook SH54/H and the SH76/H

David — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:46:24 +0000

The Japan based computer manufacturer has launched pair of laptops claiming them to be the thinnest machines around to sport a built-in optical drive, which is interesting but not a deal maker for many users. There are two laptops in the range, the Lifebook SH76/H, which will powered by the 3rd generation Intel Core Ivy Bridge processor and then there is the Lifebook SH54/H, which is powered by Intel Core i3-2350M processor at 2.3 GHz, apart from a difference in processor the laptops are virtually identical.

Both the Lifebook SH54/H and the SH76/H come with the same 13.3 inch super fine wide LCD type display with LED high brightness back light, a 1366 × 768 pixel resolutions and a built in 1.0 mega pixel HD web camera. For graphics and video, it uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000 cards and there is the removable Super Multi drive supporting DVD ± R DL write available.

There will be up to 4 GB of DDR3 PC3-12800 but it can support dual channel if required and there is a light and slim 128 GB solid state drive (SSD) for storage purposes. Connecting to the internet should be a breeze with the LAN support 1000BASE-T, wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), WiMAX IEEE 802.16e-2005 and you will note that there is no Bluetooth available.

Other features include two super fast connecting USB 3.0 ports, a single standard USB 2.0 port, analog RGB (mini D-SUB15 pin) and of course, there is the HDMI output allowing smooth connections to HD televisions. These laptops weigh in at from 1.32 kg to 1.45 kg with the Super Multi drive installed. According to the Fujitsu web page, they are claiming that the battery pack will last for thirteen hours! That we will have to wait and see.

These laptops are expected to be going on sale as from next week (17th May) we do not have all of the details but prices are expected to start from around $1,700!

Source [Laptop]

Apple HDTV Production Confirmed By Foxconn Chairman

Adnan — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:40:45 +0000

Foxconn chairman has confirmed the imminent production of an Apple HDTV in an interview earlier today. A couple of months back Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the company had products planned for 2012 that will blow our minds. Apple has already made one big product release in 2012, the New iPad. Now rumours indicate towards impending release of a new iPhone, a 10 inch iPad and an iPad Mini. Apple HDTV has been rumoured for quite some time now and given the fact that Foxconn chairman has confirmed it’s production, the rumours are not going away any time soon now.

Foxconn chairman Terry Gou revealed this rather interesting clue in an interview with ChinaDaily. Foxconn is Apple’s biggest manufacturer in China and it assembles a whole variety of products for the Cupertino California based company. ChinaDaily’s interview with Terry Gou mentions the moniker of iTV, however it remains to be seen whether Apple goes with this name for the final product or whether it’s just a name that the author used.

Terry Gou reveals that Foxconn will start production of Apple’s full-fledged television set soon. He has not provided any specific details regarding production or even the television set. For long rumours have indicated that Apple is planning to bring a new television set in the market. Apple’s current television solution is a set-top box called Apple TV. This device is considered as a hobby by Apple, but a full-fledged one will obviously make alarm sirens go haywire at the headquarters of Apple’s competitors in this market.

Furthermore, it is believed that Apple HDTV will have Siri integration, FaceTime video calling facility and the signature aluminium unibody construction. It’s all about integration and synergy with Apple. If this product really is going to see the light of day soon, we should expect it to have deep integration with existing Apple products such as iOS devices and Mac computers. Given the fact that Foxconn has started a big venture with Sharp in Japan, it’s just another reason to believe that Apple really is coming out with a new HDTV set.

It has been widely reported that deceased Apple CEO Steve Jobs was unhappy at large with the HDTV market. His biographer states that in his last days Steve Jobs remarked that he had finally cracked the code behind making a perfect television set. It was also reported that Steve has left Apple with five years worth of new products. We’ll just have to wait and see if the Apple HDTV is one of them.

Samsungs new Series 7 Chronos goes on sale

David — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:37:15 +0000

The electronics giant Samsung has put its latest laptop in the hands of the retailers. It is the new Series 7 Chronos, it will offer the user the latest Ivy Bridge processing power from Intel, graphics from Nvidia and there is 8 GB of express cache memory available too. Although it has to be said that even 8 GB for cache memory might be a little tight for some users.

Let us have a look at what the new Series 7 Chronos has to offer! It comes with a nice sized 17.3 inch full high definition 300 nit display with a 1920 x 1080 of pixel resolution and there is even room to include a 1.3 mega pixel web camera into the frame.

It is powered by the well endowed Intel Core i7-3615QM processor running at 2.3 GHz and with graphics coming from the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2 GB graphics card. There will be a useful 8 GB of RAM, while the storage is covered by a huge 1 TB hard disk drive (HDD) and only 8 GB of ExpressCache NAND Flash memory, which some consumers may not think is enough.

Networking comes via the built in 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) support. Other features will include two fast USB 3.0 ports, two standard USB 2.0 ports, a 4 in 1 multi card slot, VGA port, HDMI out and for great audio there is the JBL stereo speakers and subwoofer.

At one inch thick the brushed aluminium shell still weighs in at a hefty seven pounds, although that is with the 8 cell battery installed that Samsung claim will be good for up eight hours of operation.

The Samsung Series 7 Chronos laptop is available online and in stores now with a starting price of $1,500, but as we know, it is rare that any buyer will come away with a new Series 7 Chronos laptop for the actual starting price!

Source [PC Launches]

Facebook App Center Announced, Will Be Available In The Coming Weeks

Adnan — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:44:28 +0000

Facebook App Center has just been announced today. The world’s biggest social network is venturing in the mobile app market with it’s own HTML5 based cross platform app store. Facebook App Center will be available for both of the most widely used mobile platforms, iOS and Android. A Facebook engineer states that the App Center will become available online in the coming weeks.

Facebook is the world’s largest social network with over 900 million users from across the world. It is well on it’s way towards the 1 billion members milestone and judging by the huge amount of new users that sign up each day, that milestone will be achieved pretty soon. For Facebook, there’s no end and with the company’s recent IPO filing, it stands to reason that this social network is here to stay for the long run. There’s a reason why Facebook shot past every other social network back when it first started.

Zuckerberg and Co. paid special attention to mobile devices and catered to users who wanted a social network accessible on the fly. Other networks such as Orkut, MySpace and Friendster entered late in the mobile device arena, and by that time it was too little too late. Facebook apps are available for almost every imaginable platform, all while having an amazing HTML5 web app that users can access via the web browsers on their mobile devices.

Facebook’s new cross platform app store is being called App Center. Just to be clear, Facebook isn’t developing a whole lot of apps that it will exclusively offer via App Center. It is just aggregating apps for iOS and Android in App Center which adds a whole new social element to downloading apps on your iOS or Android device. Apps in the App Center will link to their respective app stores, for example an Android app selected in Facebook App Center will open in Google Play Store and an iOS app will open in the iTunes App Store.

The mammoth social network is not developing some cheap app discovery tool. App Center is going to have an elaborate rating system that is going to encompass paid as well as free apps for iOS and Android. App Center will also allow users to implement in-app purchases. The service is not available right now, but will be in the coming weeks. App Center will be accessible online as well as through the official Facebook apps for iOS and Android.

OS X Lion 10.7.4 Download Available Now With New Features

Adnan — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:26:39 +0000

If you’re using a Mac computer that is running OS X Lion 10.7.3 or previous version be advised that earlier today Apple has released a new OS X Lion update. This update comes with new features as well as crucial bug fixes. Apart from that, OS X Lion 10.7.4 comes with the usual slew of performance improvements. This update also brings a substantial update for Safari browser on Mac.

The release notes of OS X Lion 10.7.4 update are pretty detailed. Apart from various bug fixes and security improvements, this update also fixes the elusive ‘reopen windows when logging back in’ check box issue that has been the cause of nuisance for many Mac users. OS X Lion 10.7.4 finally fixes this issue. Apple also claims to have fixed some issues related to copying and saving of files from and to a remote server. Additional support for British third party keyboards has also been added in this OS X Lion update.

Users who regularly use FireVault on their Macs will be delighted by this update. OS X Lion 10.7.4 fixes the critical bug due to which FireVault passwords were stored without any encryption. Such password storage meant that they could easily be read in plain text. No doubt about the fact that this bug fix is highly critical and one of the main reasons why you shouldn’t put off downloading OS X Lion 10.7.4. Let me clarify the fact that this issue is only faced by those Mac OS X users who have upgraded to the Lion from any previous Snow Leopard version. If you bought a new Mac computer that came with OS X Lion pre-installed, the FireVault passwords issue does not concern you.

OS X Lion 10.7.4 also comes with a brand new version of Safari. While there are no major updates, cosmetic or otherwise, in the new version of Safari it does come with bug fixes and stability improvements. The security content of this update can be checked at the Apple support page.

There are two ways to download and install OS X Lion 10.7.4 You can launch the Software Update app on your Mac computer and it will automatically prompt you that an update is available. The app will download and install the update on its own. You can also manually download the said update from the official direct download links given below.

Download OS X Lion 10.7.4 Client Combo Update
Download OS X Lion 10.7.4 Client Update

HP release details on the EliteBook Folio

David — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:31:46 +0000

Naming a laptop the EliteBook, may sound a little pretentious but HP has done a good job with this first venture into the business ultra book sector. The laptop hits all of the requirements to use the ultrabook title, such as being powered by Intel, even though the actual processors on offer are yet to be announced, it is slim at 0.75 inches, light at less than four pounds and offers fast starting along with a number of other premium features. One thing that really does stand here is the lovely looking sleek and lightweight aluminium design.

The EliteBook Folio Ultrabook 9470m comes with a 14 inch diagonal LED backlit HD anti-glare display with a 1366 x 768 of pixel revolutions and it comes with a built in 720p HD web camera. It will be powered by an as of yet un-named 3rd generation Ivy Bridge Intel Core processor, while the graphics will be coming from the Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 card. There will be up to 16 GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM available through two SODIMM slots and there is an up to 500 GB SATA II (7200 rpm) hard disk drive (HDD) to cover the storage issue.

Connectivity comes via three fast connecting USB 3.0 ports and a VGA ports, while networking it covered by the Integrated Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC) and the HP hs2350 HSPA+ Mobile Broadband feature. As for size the Ultrabook 9470m measures 13.3 inches (W) x 9.09 inches (D) x 0.75 inches (H) (33.8 cm x 23.1 cm x 1.89 cm) and weighs in at 3.6 lb (1.63 kg) with the 4 cell (52 WHr) Li-Ion battery pack in place.

The HP EliteBook Folio Ultrabook 9470m is expected to hit the stores this October and it will have a starting price of $1,150, but there are many options available especially when it comes to processor and graphics, which can take the final price of the laptop up a few levels.

Source [Engadget]

New iPhone, 10 Inch iPad And iPad Mini Set To Release Later This Year

Adnan — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:56:01 +0000

The rumour mill does not stop churning when it comes to Apple. According to latest reports a new iPhone, a 10-inch iPad and an iPad Mini are going to be released later this year. The new iPhone release has been pegged in September, though I firmly believe that we won’t be getting a new iPhone until October. September is the month in which Apple is going to release it’s new line up of iPods, according to my sources.

Once again trade publication DigiTimes gets the rumour mill running. Their report reveals that Pegatron Technology, one of Apple’s largest OEM for iPhone 4S and New iPad, has received orders from the company to start production of the new iPhone as well as a 10-inch iPad. The new iPhone is said to launch in September, whereas the 10-inch iPad is rumoured to launch in Q4 of 2012. Sources in the supply chain reveal that Pegatron has already started acquiring more equipment and human resource to meet this order on time.

Moreover this report suggests that Foxconn, another crucial manufacturer for Apple products, is producing the 7-inch iPad Mini which is due to be released in August. Much has been heard and said about Apple’s non-existent iPad Mini. Many analysts are of the view that Apple will release this product so as to capture the mid-range tablet market that is being conquered without any competition by Amazon Kindle Fire. Analysts have gone so far as to claim that iPad Mini will be it’s competitors’ worst nightmare. That might be true, considering how the 9.7-inch iPad has kept all tablet manufacturers at bay for over three years now.

I can’t help but notice some anomalies in this report. First we should keep in mind the fact that Apple has already released an iPad in 2012. This report suggests that the company will release two more in the same year. That is highly unlikely. I won’t dispute the possibility of an iPad Mini release in August, but a 10-inch iPad is surely not going to release in 2012. Full scale production will definitely begin in Q4 2012, but the release will undoubtedly take place next year. Furthermore if Apple releases a new iPhone and 10-inch iPad around the holidays, it risks driving customers in a state of confusion regarding which new product to purchase, hence risking potential sales. This is highly illogical and something we can’t obviously expect Apple to do.

Acer launches the new Aspire One 725

David — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:21:59 +0000

Whoever said that the netbook was dead and buried? Well its seems that despite the rise in the use of tablet devices, some manufacturers such as Acer feel that there is still life in the netbook sector and as such have introduced the new Aspire One 725.

This is usually an 11.6 inch version and as such offers the user a bigger screen and yet it the Acer Aspire One 725 is light and slim, just as netbook should be. Acer have pulled out all of the stops here as this model looks stylish and has a cool modern feel to it, so what else can we expect from this new netbook?

The new Acer Aspire One 725 has an 11.6 inch CineCrystal LED back lit display that offers either an HD resolution or 16:9 aspect ratio and there is the Acer HD CrystalEye web camera supported by the Acer Video Conference Manager.

It will be using the AMD APU Fusion technology this means that it will be powered by a AMD C-60 dual core processor and AMD Radeon HD 6290 graphics technology for great quality video and game play, the HDMI port allows the user to connect to an HD television is required.

The netbook is available in two cool colour options, Caribbean blue and Volcanic black both will have a smart glittery finish, while the palm rest is finished in a matte style. It is around one inch thick and weighs in at just 1.2 kilos.

According to the Acer Press Release, this is how they describe this newcomer to the netbook market;

The Aspire One 725 was designed to skilfully combine a tasteful and stylish look with terrific performance enabling users enjoy a sensational visual experience for superb multimedia – movies, games, photos, videos – wherever they go. This netbook delivers a state-of-the-art user experience and amazing HD visuals anytime, anywhere.

Currently there are no details on prices or availability, but we will keep you updated on this when we find out more.

Source [Tech Fresh]

Toshiba announces the Dynabook Satellite T772/W5TF

David — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:41:21 +0000

The latest addition to the Dynabook range of Satellite laptops by Toshiba has been announced, it will be the T772/W5TF as 17.3 inch machine with a 2.30 GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM processor, the Intel HM76 Express Chipset and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics card. This is a high end laptop but not necessarily aimed at the gamer market, it looks like a machine that has been designed for consumers who looking for high quality and are not afraid of paying for it, hence the steep $1,900 price tag.

So maybe it’s time to take a closer look at this interesting and costly laptop, the Dynabook Satellite T772/W5TF offers a large 17.3 inch wide LCD (16:9) HD + TFT colour Clear SuperView LED (LED backlight power saving) display with a 1600 × 900 of pixel resolutions and built in web camera too.

It will be powered by the Intel Core i7-3610QM third generation processor with up to 3.30 GHz maximum operating frequency supporting the Intel HM76 Express Chipset and the graphics coming from the NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics card.

There is 8 GB of memory made up by 2 x 4 GB units but this can go up to 16 GB of PC3-12800 (DDR3-1600) with a bit of moving around. There is a mice sized 750 GB hard disk drive (HDD) with 5,400 rpm, support Serial ATA and of course there is the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless kit installed. The laptop measures 28.0 mm to 33.7 mm (H) × 272.2 mm (D) 418.2 mm (W) and weighs in at around three kilos even with the battery pack installed.

It does not seem to be much for the money, in fact, a laptop with similar specs can be bought somewhat cheaper, but as the consumer will say, it’s not a Toshiba and for some buyers it seems that a brand name is worth a little bit extra.

The Dynabook Satellite T772/W5TF is expected to be ready for shipping next week, when it will come with a starting price of around $1,900!

Source [Tech Fresh]

Download iOS 5.1.1 Firmware For iPhone, iPad And iPod Touch

Adnan — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:59:58 +0000

Apple has just released iOS 5.1.1 firmware for iOS devices. You can now download iOS 5.1.1 firmware for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via iTunes. This update does not come with any new features. However it does come with crucial bug fixes, security and performance improvements. Since iOS 5.0 brought over-the-air updates, users will be receiving prompts on their devices about this particular software update shortly.

On March 7, 2012 Apple released iOS 5.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This major update was released soon after Apple had made the official New iPad announcement. Since then an update to iOS 5.1 has been anticipated, particularly because jailbreakers were able to have their way with iOS 5.1. Apple fixes vulnerabilities that jailbreakers use in it’s firmware updates.

The release notes of iOS 5.1.1 firmware for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are quite detailed. Here’s what’s new in iOS 5.1.1:

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

1. Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
2. Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
3. Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
4. Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
5. Fixes an issue where ‘Unable to purchase’ alert could be displayed after successful purchase

The release notes are quite self explanatory and don’t require further paraphrasing. Obviously it is imperative that you upgrade your supported iOS devices to iOS 5.1.1 so as to fix critical bugs and get security and performance enhancements. This update carries build number 9B206. If you go ahead and download right now, do keep in mind that Apple’s servers will be slammed with immense amounts of traffic, which will result in slower download speeds. So if you want a swift download, it’s always best to wait for at least a day before installing a new iOS firmware version.

There are two methods that you can use in order to install iOS 5.1.1 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. You can plug in your device to the computer, launch iTunes and click Download and Install when iTunes prompts you that iOS 5.1.1 is available for your particular device. Alternatively, you can manually download iOS 5.1.1 ipsw for your respective device from the links given down below and do a manual firmware restore on your device using iTunes.

Official iOS 5.1.1 Firmware Download Links:

iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4 GSM
iPhone 4 CDMA
iPhone 4S
Original iPad
iPad 2
iPad 2 AT&T
iPad 2 Verizon
iPad 2,4
3rd Generation iPod Touch
4th Generation iPod Touch
New iPad Wi-Fi Only
New iPad AT&T
New iPad Verizon