tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30097118047097042032024-03-08T14:57:12.572-08:00A guide to gadgets & gizmosCLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-86504264392611248002007-09-02T17:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:07:58.883-08:00Acer Ferrari 1005WTMi - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 12.1" TFT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RttQye8562I/AAAAAAAAAYY/1A5wZ47Ny-k/s1600-h/Ferrari4005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RttQye8562I/AAAAAAAAAYY/1A5wZ47Ny-k/s400/Ferrari4005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105763430786788194" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Acer has released it's new laptop to add to it's already impressive line-up of the Acer Ferrari range. This time it is a 12.1inch TFT WXGA display notebook, with a powerful AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 proc., ATI Radeon X1140 graphics card. One of the striking features of the laptop is the attached 1.3Megapixel camera for Video calls and other video conferencing facilities.<br /><br />The Acer Ferrari 1005WTMi laptop comes with Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g, and Bluetooth too. Also has an Infrared port with a VGA out for connecting to your TV. The top rig has a 160GB harddisk, and 2GB DDR2 Speicher RAM. The video memory of the graphics card comes in 512Mb (maximum).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RttRbO8563I/AAAAAAAAAYg/3W39vdU6ix0/s1600-h/AcerFerrari1000_02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RttRbO8563I/AAAAAAAAAYg/3W39vdU6ix0/s400/AcerFerrari1000_02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5105764130866457458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a name="productdetail"><h2><span>Product Information</span></h2></a></span><br /><a name="productdetail"></a></div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Manufacturer's product description</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;" class="pDescription">Technology and innovation are driving forces behind man's greatest achievements. They are the foundations of past victories and the essence of future successes. The Ferrari 1000 series notebook combines breakthrough technologies from the fast-moving world of Formula 1 with revolutionary dual-core processing power in an exclusive, ultra-lightweight work instrument designed for a single purpose: to deliver an ultra-mobile experience that is second to none.</div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">General</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">System Type: <span>Notebook</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Built-in Devices: <span>Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Width: <span>30.2 cm</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Depth: <span>22.1 cm</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Height: <span>3.5 cm</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Weight: <span>1.6 kg</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Localisation: <span>United Kingdom</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Processor</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Processor: <span>AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60 / 2 GHz</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Multi-Core Technology: <span>Dual-Core</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">64-bit Computing: <span>Yes</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Features: <span>PowerNow! technology, HyperTransport technology, AMD64 technology, integrated memory controller, Enhanced Virus Protection</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Chipset Type: <span>ATI Radeon Xpress 1150</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Cache memory</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Type: <span>L2 Cache</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Installed Size: <span>1 MB</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Ram</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Installed Size: <span>2 GB / 4 GB (max)</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Technology: <span>DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Memory Specification Compliance: <span>PC2-5300</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Configuration Features: <span>2 x 1 GB</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Storage controller</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Type: <span>Serial ATA</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Serial ATA Interface: <span>Serial ATA-150</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Storage</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Hard Drive: <span>160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Optical storage</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Type: <span>DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - external</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Card reader</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Type: <span>5 in 1 card reader</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Supported Flash Memory Cards: <span>SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Display</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Display Type: <span>12.1" TFT active matrix</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Max Resolution: <span>1280 x 800 ( WXGA )</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Widescreen Display: <span>Yes</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Colour support: <span>24-bit (16.7 million colours)</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Features: <span>CrystalBrite</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Video</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Graphics Processor / Vendor: <span>ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 with up to 512MB HyperMemory</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Max Allocated RAM Size: <span>512 MB</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Audio</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Audio Output: <span>Sound card</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Features: <span>High Definition Audio</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Audio Input: <span>Microphone</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Notebook camera</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Camera Type: <span>Integrated</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Sensor Resolution: <span>1.3 Megapixel</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Image Sensor Type: <span>CMOS</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Camera Features: <span>225 degree rotation</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Input device(s)</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Type: <span>Mouse, keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Telecom</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Modem: <span>Fax / Modem</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Max Transfer Rate: <span>56 Kbps</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Protocols & Specifications: <span>ITU V.92</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Features: <span>Wake on Ring</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Networking</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Networking: <span>Network adapter</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Wireless LAN Supported: <span>Yes</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Wireless NIC: <span>Acer InviLink Nplify</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Data Link Protocol: <span>Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Remote Management Protocol: <span>DMI 2.0</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Features: <span>Acer SignalUp</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Compliant Standards: <span>IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 2.0</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Expansion / connectivity</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Expansion Slots Total (Free): </p><ul style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><li>2 ( 0 ) x memory </li><li> 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick </li><li> 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card </li><li> 1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card </li><li> 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type II</li></ul><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Interfaces: </p><ul style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><li>1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A </li><li> 1 x infrared - IrDA </li><li> 1 x display / video - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) </li><li> 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) </li><li> 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 </li><li> 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 </li><li> 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm </li><li> 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm </li><li> 1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones/line-out </li><li> 1 x docking / port replicator - 124 pin docking</li></ul><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Miscellaneous</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Included Accessories: <span>Additional battery, Bluetooth VoIP phone</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Features: <span>Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, Disc Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP, wake on LAN</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Compliant Standards: <span>ACPI 2.0</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Power</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Power Device: <span>External</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Voltage Required: <span>AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Battery</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Technology: <span>3-cell Lithium Ion</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Installed Qty: <span>1 / 2 (max)</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Capacity: <span>2000 mAh</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Run Time with included additional battery (Up To): <span>5 hours</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Operating system / software</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">OS Provided: <span>Microsoft Windows XP Professional</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Software: <span>Norton AntiVirus, Cyberlink PowerDVD , Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD-Maker, Acer GridVista, Adobe Reader, Acer Empowering Technology</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Manufacturer warranty</h4><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Service & Support: <span>1 year warranty</span></p><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Service & Support Details: </p><ul style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><li>Traveller warranty - 1 year </li><li> Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return</li></ul>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-27473963822344541572007-08-30T15:37:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:07:59.425-08:00Shure SE530 high end earphones<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdG-O856uI/AAAAAAAAAXY/bWFBrQzRkpI/s1600-h/b147155.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdG-O856uI/AAAAAAAAAXY/bWFBrQzRkpI/s400/b147155.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104626737627130594" border="0" /></a><br /><p><b>The good: </b> The Shure SE530 headphones offer exceptional clarity; deep, tight bass; rich, enveloping sound; and great noise isolation. They are also comfortable and include some useful extras such as an in-line volume control and an airplane adapter. </p> <p><b>The bad: </b> The Shure SE530s are expensive, and the earbuds are on the large side. </p> <p><b>The bottom line: </b> Travel-happy audiophiles will be infinitely pleased with the Shure SE530s, but these earbuds should also be a consideration for anyone who has half a grand to drop on some sweet headphones. </p><br /><br />There's not much about the Shure SE530 model that provokes complaint, but if there's one thing we're not that keen on it's the rather large earbuds--they tend to stick out of the ear quite a bit. Of course, we also realize that this is necessary to cram in three drivers: each bud has what Shure calls a Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeaker that consists of two woofers and one tweeter. Though they are large, the 'buds are sleek-looking, decked out in a gunmetal, chromelike finish. And while they may protrude a bit from some ears, no one should have a problem getting a proper, sealed fit. Shure includes a plethora of eartips: three sizes (S, M, L) of silicone sleeves, one set of triple flange fittings, and--our favorite--four sets of molded, black foam tips (also in varying sizes). Since the foam sleeves are nearly identical to traditional earplugs, it's easy to get a comfortable fit.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdHWe856vI/AAAAAAAAAXg/z8cfOb6gYhs/s1600-h/site_img_pa_se530_l.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdHWe856vI/AAAAAAAAAXg/z8cfOb6gYhs/s400/site_img_pa_se530_l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104627154238958322" border="0" /></a><br /><o:p></o:p> <p>As is traditionally the case with Shure earphones, the SE530s have a thick, durable cable--black, in this case. Unlike the E series before it, though, the cable for the SE models is modular. An initial Y cable (18 inches long) terminates in a gold plug and allows the headphones to be used "as is" with an MP3 player carried in a shirt pocket or worn clipped to a bag strap. Shure also includes two extender cables to help with length adjustment: one short (9 inches) and one long (36 inches). When we had both connected, we could comfortably listen to music coming through the computer, which is stationed on the floor under the desk. Shure includes a few other useful extras that one would expect from a high-end package. There's an inline volume control, an airplane adapter, a quarter-inch adapter (for at-home use), a hard-shell carrying case, and the necessary-but-gross earwax cleaning pick. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Of course, the star of the show with the Shure SE530s is sound quality, which we expect to be stellar in a $500 pair of earphones. These 'buds definitely live up to their lofty price point. In fact, our listening tests inspired frequent bouts of desk dancing, much to the amusement of neighboring editors. The Shure SE530s sound fantastic, pure and simple, but where to begin? First, the 'buds offer excellent passive-noise isolation, assuming you achieve a proper seal with the ear, which shouldn't be a problem given the aforementioned array of fittings. The seal also allows for deep, tight bass response--it's enveloping without being overwhelming, and there's no distortion. The highs are sparkly, and music overall has impressive clarity--even during frantic hard rock riffs, we could pick out the varying sounds. Detail is certainly not lost to these 'phones, either. <o:p></o:p></p> With headphones that sound this fantastic, it's tough--if not impossible--to decipher which genres really shine. Everything sounds good, but techno and electronica sound phenomenal. During Robert Miles' "In My Dreams," we were transported, surrounded by speakers. Of course--with any earbuds--you're not going to get sound as open as with full-size headphones or external speakers, but the Shure SE530s do an admirable job of opening the experience.CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-15668745139809776172007-08-30T15:31:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:07:59.725-08:00Logitech Z-5500 Digital speakers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdFvO856tI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/07DWsgxhjv8/s1600-h/LD0000414855_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdFvO856tI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/07DWsgxhjv8/s400/LD0000414855_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104625380417465042" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Logitech's latest flagship offering, the Z-5500 5.1 Digital speaker set, is an updated version of the excellent Z-680, with new styling and a few performance upgrades. The Z-5500 Digital set ($399.95) includes four satellite speakers, a center-channel speaker, a mammoth subwoofer, a wireless remote control, and a swank control module with both analog and digital inputs, all of which amounts to a package that should keep Logitech at the top of its game. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Z-5500 Digital's control module incorporates Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, and DTS 96/24 processing, facilitating direct connection to DVD players and game consoles without using an A/V receiver. You may, however, require an adapter to add digital outputs to your game console. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Measuring 9 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide, the control module includes a tabletop stand. The unit has a backlit, two-line text display and six buttons that make it easy to configure settings. A big, easy-to-find silver knob makes it easy to adjust the volume without looking away from your monitor. Despite its small size, the well-designed remote lets you control almost all of the system's features. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Logitech Z-5500 Digital has an impressive assortment of jacks that allow you to connect up to six source devices simultaneously. The control module's rear panel boasts optical and coaxial digital-audio inputs as well as three 1/8-inch analog minijack inputs. You can configure the three minijacks as a group to connect a 5.1-channel PC sound card or independently to connect up to three separate stereo sources. The control module's side panel hosts a 1/8-inch headphone output and a 1/8-inch auxiliary input for playing a device such as an iPod. We've seen home audio receivers with fewer inputs--a testament to the flexibility of this setup. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>All four of the identical satellite speakers and the matching (though horizontally oriented) center speaker include desk stands that swivel and conveniently convert into wall mounts. Each of the speakers incorporates a single 3-inch driver as opposed to the dual-driver, two-way designs employed by Klipsch's competing ProMedia Ultra 5.1 system, but performance doesn't suffer. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Logitech claims that the system outputs a very impressive 505 watts (RMS), with 62 watts going to each of satellites, 69 watts dedicated to the center, and 188 watts allocated to the behemoth subwoofer's 10-inch driver. Although the sub, which houses the system's amp, is a front-firing type, a big bass port contributes to its tendency towards occasional sloppiness. As a point of comparison, the Z-680 utilized a smaller 8-inch sub driver but had the same amount of amplifier power. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Z-5500's subwoofer is larger and more powerful than many home-theater subs, and the benefits of its brawn are clear when you fire up an intense video game or DVD. For instance, during a fierce firefight in Unreal Tournament 2004, missiles impacted the ground with palpable force as heavily armored vehicles thunderously lumbered across the battlefield. The <i>Jurassic Park</i> DVD's Tyrannosaurus rex scene proved no less enthralling, with the giant dinosaur's footsteps sending shockwaves through our office. The satellite speakers do a surprisingly good job with treble; music sounds exceptionally airy and three-dimensional. Midrange is arguably the system's greatest weakness, because of a somewhat noticeable disconnect between the subwoofer and the satellites. <o:p></o:p></p> Other than its very high price, there's not much to dislike about the Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 speakers. Recognizing the Z-680's success, Logitech wisely chose not to reinvent the wheel here, instead focusing on aesthetic updates and a few added input connections. If it could tidy up the midrange and the occasional messy bass, these speakers would be an unqualified success.<ul><li><strong>Onboard 5.1 Digital Decoding</strong>: Hear every detail of your favorite Dolby® digital and DTS soundtracks.</li><li><strong>THX Certified Sound</strong>: Settle for nothing less than the THX seal of approval for master quality.</li><li><strong>505 Watts</strong>: Turn any room of your house into a powerful theater.</li><li><strong>10" Long-throw Subwoofer and Tuned Bass Port</strong>: Get 188 watts of powerful, distortion-free bass.</li><li><strong>Aluminum Phase Plug Satellites</strong>: Combine the clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Digital and Analog Inputs</strong>: Add up to 6 components simultaneously.</li><li><strong>Digital SoundTouch™ Control Panel</strong>: Change volume on all speakers, set inputs and more.</li><li><strong>Wireless Remote</strong>: Control up to seven sources, even PCs and video games.</li><li><strong>Wall-Mountable Satellite Speakers</strong>: Just rotate the stands to switch from desktop to wall.</li></ul>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-85072741282807092262007-08-30T15:21:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:00.182-08:00iRiver Clix (4GB) mp3 player<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdEwO856sI/AAAAAAAAAXI/1oaxmvjAHkA/s1600-h/20065917151166492.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdEwO856sI/AAAAAAAAAXI/1oaxmvjAHkA/s400/20065917151166492.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104624298085706434" border="0" /></a><br />I couldn't have asked for a better example of the evils of sensor-resolution specmanship than Sony's 12-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W200. This top-of-the-food-chain addition to the otherwise sensible W series--not exactly budget cameras, but reasonably priced compact models with the occasional amateur-friendly feature--shares the attractive, compact design and midrange feature set of models like the W80 and W90, although Sony doesn't offer a black alternative. <o:p></o:p> <p>There's little to complain about with the 6-ounce camera's design. There's no dedicated area to rest your thumb, which I thought would pose a problem, but the slightly indented mode dial fulfills this purpose without incident. The buttons are a bit small, but manageable. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Likewise, its feature set supplies the capabilities we expect from a premium-priced snapshot camera. Among them you'll find Sony's Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 9-point autofocus, and face detection. Here, Sony makes some odd choices. For example, you can only enable face detection in full Auto mode; it's not even available in Program mode. Also, the W200 provides a Manual exposure mode--a fairly limited one, in which you can select from only two or three aperture settings, depending upon zoom, but manual nonetheless--without providing a shutter-priority choice. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>I also expected more from the 2.5-inch LCD. It's the same coarse, 115,000-pixel model we see in cameras half the price, with poor off-angle viewing. It's almost impossible to view in bright light, and the Brightness Up setting is practically indistinguishable from its standard state. There's a surprisingly large, if somewhat distorted, optical viewfinder to supplement the LCD, however. The narrow f/2.8-5.5 35mm-105mm-equivalent 3x zoom lens is also a bit limiting. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>As we've seen in other Sony models, the W200's face detection works pretty well, recognizing multiple faces in a scene--as long as it can see both eyes. It tends to be inconsistent, however; in a three-headed test setup, it would usually choose one, sometimes three, occasionally two faces, and a couple of times none, all under identical conditions. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The model fares moderately well on shooting speed. From power-on to first shot takes a zippy 1.6 seconds, and in high-contrast light it snaps photos in a reasonable half-second. In dim light, under harder-to-focus conditions, it takes a so-so 1.3 seconds. Unfortunately, the W200's typical shot-to-shot time is a sluggish 2.2 seconds, and when you enable flash, that almost doubles to a seriously shot-impairing 4.4 seconds. Its 2fps continuous-shooting rate compares better to its classmates, though. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/4326-6501_7-6574696.html?tag=ss"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:formulas> <v:path extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" connecttype="rect"> <o:lock ext="edit" aspectratio="t"> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Sample photos from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200" href="http://reviews.cnet.com/4326-6501_7-6574696.html?tag=ss" style="'width:112.5pt;" button="t"><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span style=""><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/grass2m/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtml1/03/clip_image001.gif" alt="Sample photos from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200" shapes="_x0000_i1025" border="0" height="75" width="150" /></span><!--[endif]--></span></a><o:p></o:p></p> <p>Truly, iRiver scored a win when it came up with the D-Click interface, arguably the most innovative DAP design move since the iPod scroll wheel. In fact, it was the Clix's excellent user interface--combined with a host of complementing features--that pushed it to be the highest-rated MP3 player. Now, a second-generation Clix is set to overtake the throne. It's not an outstanding improvement over its predecessor, but it's certainly a step in the right direction. Coming in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities at $149.99, $199.99, and $249.99 (respectively), the new Clix is set to give competing flash-memory players a run for the money. It's simply the best flash player on the market in terms of overall quality. <o:p></o:p></p> <p><b>Sleeker and slimmer</b><br />It's hard to say whether the design of the 2G Clix is an improvement over the previous iteration, though it's certainly just as good. The new Clix is wider (3.2 inches), shorter (1.8 inches), and thinner (0.5 inch) than the old one, which means it could accommodate a noticeably larger screen. However, for some reason iRiver went with the same 2.2-inch screen--it's a bit disappointing, to be honest. That said, it's a gorgeous AMOLED screen, with lovely color saturation and crisp text in a pleasant font. And you still have the option of setting the background to any photo or going with the daily color schemes, which now have a light hibiscus print. The display is just nice to look at, especially when you're on the playback screen, which shows album art and a plethora of information: album, artist, track, time elapsed and remaining, upcoming track name, star rating, time, and battery level. Also, in keeping with the D-Click interface, which allows you to navigate menus by pressing on the sides of the screen itself, the display offers contextual icons on each screen. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The Clix also features a variety of dedicated keys around its seam. And a <i>seam</i> it is: it looks like you could almost detach the face of the player from the back. This raises some concerns about durability, but it does make the Clix easy to get a grip on. The top edge houses volume buttons, while a power button and programmable hot key sit on the right spine. The requisite hold switch can be found on the bottom. The Clix also features a standard mini USB port and headphone jack. Rather inconveniently, all of the labels for the various buttons and ports are printed on the back of the player, meaning you'll constantly be flipping it over until you commit the functions to memory. Still, there's no denying that the Clix is supremely easy to use and quite easy on the eyes as well. <o:p></o:p></p> <p><b>Loaded with features</b><br />You'd be hard pressed to find a feature the iRiver Clix doesn't have. Essentially, all that's missing is wireless connectivity (which is still an alpha function, really) and line-in recording. That's where this player's limitations end, though--the Clix is packed with useful extras. You get a voice recorder and an FM tuner with autoscan and seemingly limitless presets (FM recording is also possible). There's a calendar and an alarm clock, as well as support for Flash games. Our test unit came with several titles already loaded, but keep in mind you can't listen to music while you play these games; they have their own built-in sound. If you need to keep your eyes busy, the iRiver Clix delivers in that area too. You can view text, JPEG photos, or slide shows while listening to music. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Of course, the heart of an MP3 player is its digital music playback, and the iRiver Clix is no slouch in that area. The Clix supports MP3, OGG, and WMA files, including DRM-protected songs purchased from online stores such as Yahoo Music or downloaded as part of an on-the-go subscription service such as Urge and, especially, Rhapsody (more on this below). You can transfer playlists to the device or choose from two on-the-fly options: make your own Quick List or let the player decide based on your song ratings. You can also rate songs on the fly. For music playback, the Clix offers the standard Shuffle and Repeat settings, and you can select from 13 EQ settings (<st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Normal</st1:place></st1:city>, Classic, Live, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Ubass, Metal, Dance, Party, Club, SRS Wow, and a user-defined mode) and preview them in real time. For those who like audio books, the Clix supports Audible content as well. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>As icing on the cake, the iRiver Clix supports MPEG-4 and WMV9 video, though there's no easy way to get this content à la iTunes. That is, you'll have to convert your files before playing them on the device. While iRiver's user guide clearly documents the parameters for compatible video and describes how to transfer footage to the Clix, it doesn't explain the conversion process. The easiest way to do this is to simply transfer the videos through Windows Media Player, which can automatically convert them to WMV9. However, if you would like to encode to MPEG-4, iRiver's Web site has all the info, along with the necessary software, called iRiviter, created not by iRiver engineers but by die-hard iRiver fans. In our tests, the software made easy--though not exactly quick--work of several video files, but other files proved impossible to convert. Another option is to purchase an MPEG-4 encoder plug-in for WMP 11 so that the app will do the work for you (we haven't had a chance to test this out yet). <o:p></o:p></p> <p><b>Rhapsody DNA integration</b><br />As it did with SanDisk last year, Rhapsody has now partnered with iRiver to offer its DNA Platform on the new Clix. Players distributed after July 11, 2007, will come in Rhapsody-branded packaging and will offer enhanced support for Rhapsody Channels and Rhapsody's Internet radio programming. Upon start-up, the Clix displays the Rhapsody logo; once you dive into the menus, there's a new "Rhapsody Channels" selection for organizing the dynamically updating stations from the service. (You hand-select the Channels you want on your device.) Additionally, you can view editorial information about artists whose songs you've transferred from the service. Overall, it's a nicely immersive experience for Rhapsody users, though it's hard to improve on the Clix's already wonderful interface. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>If you purchased a Clix prior to July 11, don't fret: unlike with the Sansa e200, you won't need to buy a whole new player with an "R" attached to the name. Rhapsody and iRiver will offer the DNA integration via a voluntary firmware update. <o:p></o:p></p> <p><b>What a sound!</b><br />Plain and simple: the iRiver Clix sounds fantastic. The catch, however, is that you'll need some earbuds that are up to the task. The ones included in the package offer fine playback quality, but if you really want to experience the full aural spectrum that the Clix is capable of offering, try it with some Shure SE310s. Tunes sound rich, warm, and encompassing across genres, and the high-end detail and low-end response are both impressive. The Clix also gets very loud--in fact, you'll want to watch that when switching between headphones. <o:p></o:p></p> The Clix also offers snappy processor performance and relatively speedy transfers over USB 2.0. The player's lovely color screen handles video playback, but there was noticeable pixilation in the sample clips. Still, color saturation and detail are good, though I still wouldn't suggest watching full-length films on such a small screen. The rated battery life of 5 hours for video and 24 hours for audio is more than adequate. Finally, the Flash games are surprisingly engaging and colorful, FM reception is excellent, and the related autoscan feature works well.CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-78143431456395172772007-08-30T15:10:00.001-07:002008-12-10T20:08:00.414-08:00Apple MacBook Pro 2007 Edition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdAc-856rI/AAAAAAAAAXA/vPPQb72fLhc/s1600-h/apple_macbook_pro_2_ghz_core_duo_laptop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtdAc-856rI/AAAAAAAAAXA/vPPQb72fLhc/s400/apple_macbook_pro_2_ghz_core_duo_laptop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104619569326713522" border="0" /></a>Apple's recent update of its 13-inch MacBook line was a modest one, with an incremental processor upgrade and updated default components, but the 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro laptops have gotten a much more radical overhauling, even if they, like the MacBooks, look the same on the outside as previous-generation models. Moving to Intel's latest 2.4GHz mobile Core 2 Duo CPU (part of the new Centrino Duo platform) means the MacBook Pro's performance can stand up to that of the latest Windows Vista laptops, and the new LED-backlit display on the 15-inch model is more power-efficient than traditional LCD displays, resulting in better battery life. While $2,499 is still a lot to spend on a laptop (the entry-level model starts at $1,999; we reviewed the middle child in the MacBook Pro family), the MacBook Pro makes a strong case by keeping its components on the cutting edge, especially because Apple has bumped up the specs without raising the price. <o:p></o:p> <p>By upgrading to the latest Intel platform and Nvidia graphics for better performance, adding a new screen tech for better battery life, and keeping the same great design and same starting prices, the MacBook Pro puts enough distance between itself and the lower-end, Editor's Choice-winning MacBook. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!-- geekbox --><a name="geekbox"></a><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div align="center"> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <span style=""></span> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: black none repeat scroll 0% 50%; width: 291.75pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="389"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Price as reviewed/Starting price</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">$2,499 / $1,999</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Processor</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Chipset</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">Intel 965</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Memory</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">2GB, 667MHz DDR2</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Hard drive</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">160GB 5,400rpm</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Graphics</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Operating system</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">Apple Mac OS X 10.4</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Dimensions (WDH)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">14.1 x 9.6 x 1.0 inches</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Screen size (diagonal)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">15.4 inches</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">System weight / Weight with AC adapter [pounds]</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">5.3/6.0 pounds</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="v1">Category</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><span class="v1">Mainstream</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <!-- /geekbox --> <p><span style="">Physically, the refreshed MacBook Pro is essentially identical to the version we looked at late last year. We refer you to our review of the Apple MacBook Pro (15.4-inch 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) for a detailed take on Apple's excellent industrial design and attention to detail. The minimalist layout--you'll find only a power button, a full-size keyboard, stereo speakers, a sizable touch pad with a single mouse button, and a built-in iSight camera--remains a standard other laptop designers should emulate, and the thin chassis makes it easy to stow the system in even smaller laptop bags. On the other hand, despite our love for a clean look, we've become used to having at least a few media control shortcut keys -- and adding a media card reader wouldn't deface the otherwise clean look. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="">Aside from faster processors and new chipset, more memory and larger hard drives, the big change to the 15-inch MacBook Pro is its LED-backlit display, similar to those making their way into new Sony and Toshiba laptops. Apple doesn't claim any difference in image quality or screen brightness (the new screens feature the same 1,440x900 native resolution as that of the previous 15-inch models), and based on anecdotal observation, we'd agree. Instead, Apple touts the new display's energy efficiency (and being mercury-free), and our battery drain tests show a marked improvement to battery life. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!-- geekbox --><span style=""></span><span style=""></span><o:p></o:p></p> <div align="center"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: black none repeat scroll 0% 50%; width: 291.75pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="389"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1"><b> </b></span><o:p></o:p></p><br /></td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1"><b>Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch 2.4GHz)</b></span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1"><b>Average for mainstream category</b></span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1">Video</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">DVI video out</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">VGA-out, S-Video</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1">Audio</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">Stereo speakers, line-in/line-out jacks, built-in mic </span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1">Data</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">2 USB 2.0, FireWire 400, FireWire 800</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">4 USB 2.0, mini-FireWire, multiformat memory card reader</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1">Expansion</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">ExpressCard/34 slot</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">PC Card slot</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1">Networking</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: rgb(238, 238, 238) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="v1">Optical drive</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">DVD burner</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="padding: 2.25pt; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="v1">DVD burner</span><o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <!-- /geekbox --> <p>Apple hasn't added any ports or connections with this new model, but the laptop's 802.11n Wi-Fi capabilities are now turned on by default, rather than requiring a downloaded patch to unlock. It's also the only laptop we can think of with a FireWire 800 jack (along with the more common FireWire 400), useful for digital video fans. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Compared to other recent 15-inch media-friendly laptops, the MacBook Pro performs well, beating the HP Pavilion dv6500t and the Sony VAIO FZ180 in Multitasking and iTunes encoding tests. It was also faster than last year's MacBook Pro, although the margins were not very significant, reinforcing our view that Intel's revamped Centrino Duo platform, while valuable, hasn't translated into significantly better performance. Compared with the recently updated non-Pro MacBook, the Pro gives us a decent boost in performance, but unless you need the Pro's vastly superior video abilities, you might be able to save a few bucks and go with the 13-inch model. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The new Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphics card, however, was a vast improvement over the ATI Mobility Radeon x1600 featured on last year's models. Running <i>Quake 4</i> at 1,024x768, with antialiasing turned on, we got 65 frames per second from the updated Pro, while only 42.1 frames per second from the 2006 MacBook Pro. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>Perhaps the biggest improvement in the revamped MacBook Pro is in battery life. Thanks to the LED-backlit display (and partially to Intel's energy-efficient Centrino Pro platform), we got an impressive 3 hours and 35 minutes with our DVD battery drain test--that's 36 minutes more than the non-LED version of the MacBook Pro. Bear in mind the DVD battery drain test is especially grueling, so you can expect longer life from casual Web surfing and typical office use. <o:p></o:p></p> <p>The default warranty for the MacBook is one year of coverage for parts and labor, but toll-free telephone support is limited to a mere 90 days--well short of what you'd typically find on the PC side--unless you purchase the $349 AppleCare Protection Plan, which extends phone support and repair coverage to three years.</p>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-56680133640407133172007-08-30T15:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:00.817-08:00Sony NWZ-A810<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/Rtc_be856qI/AAAAAAAAAW4/YbE-E2zpsSQ/s1600-h/nzw-a815-black-front-f-a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/Rtc_be856qI/AAAAAAAAAW4/YbE-E2zpsSQ/s400/nzw-a815-black-front-f-a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104618444045281954" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>The NWZ-A810 series comes in a variety of flavors: The NWZ-A815 player has a total capacity of 2GB; comes in white, pink, black, and silver; and will cost about $140. Then, there's the $180 NWZ-A816, which has 4GB and comes in white, pink, black, and silver. The 8GB NWZ-A818 will be available in only black or silver and will cost about $230.</li><li>Great news! Sony has given up the ghost on SonicStage. This player is an MTP/PlaysForSure device with all the trimmings: MP3/WMA/AAC support, including playback of subscription tracks downloaded from the likes of Rhapsody. (AAC is unprotected only.)</li><li>This Walkman video player has a 2-inch QVGA (320x240 pixels) LCD screen capable of playing MPEG 4 and M4V profile at 30 frames per second.</li><li>As per usual, battery life is astounding: as long as 33 hours of audio playback and up to 8 hours for video.</li><li>This series of players comes with higher-quality Sony earbuds (model MDR-EX082), and it offers a variety of sound enhancement features: Digital Sound Enhancement Engine(DSEE), Clear Bass, and Clear Stereo.</li><li>There's also a bidirectional LCD, meaning you can view photos or videos either vertically or in landscape mode (for wide-screen viewing)</li></ul>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-41897164300190048762007-08-30T15:02:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:01.124-08:00Dell XPS M1710<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/Rtc-pe856pI/AAAAAAAAAWw/tbkhAuUihsI/s1600-h/XPS_gizmonatic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/Rtc-pe856pI/AAAAAAAAAWw/tbkhAuUihsI/s400/XPS_gizmonatic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104617585051822738" border="0" /></a><br /><p><b>The good: </b> Best-in-class gaming performance; top-shelf processor and graphics engine; attractive illuminated case; solid multimedia features; full assortment of ports and connections. </p> <p><b>The bad: </b> Very expensive; display not remarkably bright. </p> <p><b>The bottom line: </b> If you're a hard-core gamer looking to play the newest games at the highest settings, this is the best system that a lot of money can buy. </p><span name="intelliTxt" id="intelliTxt"><br /><li>System: Dell XPS M1710 (Red color lid)</li> <li>Processor: Intel Core Duo T2600 (2.16 GHz) </li> <li>Memory: 2GB @ 667MHz - 2 DIMM Slots (2 x 1GB) (Max Ram 4GB)</li> <li>Hard Drive: 100GB capacity at a speed of 7200 RPM </li> <li>Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX with 512MB DDR memory</li> <li>Screen: WUXGA Truelife (1920 x 1200)</li> <li>Optical Drive: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW/+R) with Dual-Layer </li> <li>OS: Microsoft MCE 2005 </li> <li>Wireless Card: Intel 3945 (802.11b/g) </li> <li>Battery: 9-cell lithium ion recharegable battery </li> <li>Ports / Slots: 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader, DVI-D, VGA video output, S-Video, IEEE 1394 (Firewire), 6 USB 2.0, Express Card slot, Modem, Ethernet/LAN, Microphone in, Headphone out</li> <li>Integrated Subwoofer</li></span><br /><span name="intelliTxt" id="intelliTxt"><p><strong>Screen:</strong> </p> <p>The XPS M1710 has a 17" widescreen WUXGA (1920 x 1200 resolution) LCD with the Dell TrueLife (glossy screen) treatment. The TrueLife is a standard feature on the M1710 and a good option for an entertainment machine as it really does provide greater contrast and bolder colors. The display on the XPS M1710 is 30% brighter than the M170 it is replacing. The XPS M1710 has 250 nits of brightness while the M170 was about 200 nits.</p> <p>I found the screen to be excellent for all tasks, from surfing the web to gaming and watching movies. It is very sharp with excellent contrast and brightness. There is no noticeable ghosting during games or any image tearing/smearing. White looks like white, and black looks like black. However, there are some imperfections in the display. It is not evenly lit -- there is noticeable light leakage coming from the bottom of the display. When the display is showing a completely dark scene, there are bright spots in the middle and to the right. I am pleased to report that none of the light leakage is noticeable during general use, so I don't view it as an issue for most people.</p> <p><strong>Speakers:</strong> </p> <p>It's rare to find a notebook that has decent speakers, but with the Dell M1710 being a premium level entertainment package, Dell went out of their way to provide for some decent built-in sound. The integrated sub-woofer provides for some decent bass that's always missing from the average notebook. It also provides for extra oomph with sound volume, at top volume the sound is definitely too loud.</p> <p>It was actually a pleasure to listen to music via the speakers on this notebook. Same goes for movie audio.</p> <p><strong>Processor, Performance, </strong><strong>Benchmarks and Gaming:</strong> </p> <p>The reason to buy the XPS M1710 is for gaming performance. In that area, this notebook will deliver the most power of any notebook short of a high-end SLI dual graphics card setup.</p> <p>Nvidia's <strong>new GeForce Go7900GTX</strong> is the most powerful graphics card. It replaced the Go7800GTX. Gaming is phenomenal; there's not a notebook on the market that is as fast as this one at the moment. </p></span><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gBnsP97ai54"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gBnsP97ai54" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-36876054220218987382007-08-28T15:16:00.001-07:002008-12-10T20:08:01.441-08:00ASUS A8 Serie ATI x1700 2gb Ram Intel Core2 HIGH END LAPTOP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSe-e856mI/AAAAAAAAAWY/Q8An4Qg4aUA/s1600-h/CompletePack.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSe-e856mI/AAAAAAAAAWY/Q8An4Qg4aUA/s400/CompletePack.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103879074015210082" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">This laptop is really a high end gaming machine, one of the best laptops that i have ever see. This laptop is loaded with Bluetooth, Webcam, DVD+/- RW, Card Readers, Wifi Card, and many more. This laptop can support and play all the latest games with the highest settings. I have played F.E.A.R, Unreal Tournament, Half-Life 2, Counter Strike Source, Need For Speed Carbon, and World of Warcraft. Those are some of the games that i play on this laptop. The build quality is by ASUS and they make some really strudy laptops. ASUS is also the maker and supplier of many other laptops like the MacBook, HP, Caompaq, and many more<br /><br />This laptop is running Windows XP Media Center Edition, and it is Vista Capable ( i have ran Vista on this laptop and it scores a 4.5 on its specs). This laptop is loaded with all the options available, i did not skim on any cheap parts, these are all high end components. From its Intel Core 2 Duo processor to its Ram. Everything is set and ready for many yers to come.<br /><br />This laptop beats the MacBook Pro. It has everything the MacBook has plus many more. This laptop is almost as slick and thin as the MacBook's.<br /></span>Specification <script language="JavaScript1.2" type="text/javascript"> <!-- Text[0]=["","Genuine Windows is authentic Windows software that is properly licensed and legally installed. 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LCD(A8Jp)<br />Color Shine(glare-type) LCD</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Video Graphics & Memory</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">ATI X1700 256MB with 512MB Hyper Memory</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Hard Drive</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">SATA 80 /100 / 120 GB supported</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Optical Drive</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">COMBO<br />DVD Super Multi<br />DVD Super Multi with Lightscribe</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Card Reader</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Built-in Camera</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">0.3 Mega-Pixel web-cam</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Fax/Modem/LAN/WLAN</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">Intel® High Definition Audio MDC Fax/Modem<br />10/100/1000 Giga Lan<br />Pass and support worldwide regulation<br />Integrated 802.11a/b/g<br />Built-in Bluetooth™V2.0+EDR (optional feature)</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">LED Status Indicator</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">Power-on/Suspend<br />Battery Charging/full/low<br />Storage device access<br />Capital / Scroll / Number Lock<br />Bluetooth Indicator<br />Wireless indicator</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Interface</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor<br />1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF)<br />1 x Microphone-in jack<br />1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line<br />1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert<br />5 x USB 2.0 ports, 1x IEEE 1394 port<br />1 x TV Out (S-Video composite)<br />1 x Express Card<br />1 x Infrared Port (SIR-115.2Kbps supported)<br />1 x DVI Port</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Hot Keys</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">Instant launch Keys:<br />5 buttons: Power4 Gear +, Bluetooth™, Wireless, Splendid, Instant Fun Plus<br /><br />Function Keys:<br />Fn+F1 Suspend switch<br />Fn+F2 BT/ Wireless switch<br />Fn+F3 Outlook<br />Fn+F4 IE<br />Fn+F5 Brightness down<br />Fn+F6 Brightness up<br />Fn+F7 LCD on/off<br />Fn+F8 LCD/CRT switch display<br />Fn+F9 Touchpad lock<br />Fn+F10 Volume on/mute<br />Fn+F11 Volume down<br />Fn+F12 Volume up</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Audio</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">Built-in Intel® High Definition Audio compliant audio chip,<br />Built-in speaker and microphone</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Keyboard</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">Standard keyboard with 88/89 Keys</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Battery Pack & Life</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">6 cell, 3200mAh/4800mAh, 35/53Whrs</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">AC Adapter</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">Output: 19 V DC, 4.74A, 90W,<br />Input: 100— 240V AC, 50/60Hz universal</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Dimension & Weight</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">335 x 245 x 34.8~37.3 mm, 2.39kg</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Security</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Protection and security lock<br />Kensington lock hole</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Supplied Accessories</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">Wireless Mouse(optional)<br />Carrying bag(optional)</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">Multimedia Software</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">ASUSDVD XP 6.0<br />Power Director V3.0 DE<br />Medi@Show V2.0 SE</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Virus & Tool Software</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">Symantec Norton™ Internet Security 2005<br />Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0<br />NERO Express V6.0</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#cacbdf" height="25"> <div align="left">ASUS Utility</div></td> <td bgcolor="#e2e4ef"> <div align="left">ASUS Live Update<br />ASUS ChkMail<br />ASUS Hotkey<br />ASUS Power4 Gear+</div></td></tr> <tr align="center" bgcolor="#9ea3e2"> <td bgcolor="#d9dae8" height="25" width="131"> <div align="left">Warranty & e-support</div></td> <td bgcolor="#f0f1f7" width="361"> <div align="left">2-year limited global hardware warranty<br />1-year battery pack warranty<br />On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)<br />OS (Microsoft Windows XP) install/uninstall consultation<br />Bundled software install/uninstall consultation<br />ASUS software supporting (Liveupdate,Power4 Gear+, ASUS Probe)</div></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-87690843950937497022007-08-28T14:53:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:01.884-08:00World's Smallest Cell Phone & world's largest cellphone<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Nokia's </span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" > 0.3710 will be the smallest-ever cellular phone available commercially measuring just 17mm by 12mm and weighing 9g.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSZwu856kI/AAAAAAAAAWI/RD8giDAcR_0/s1600-h/smallestphone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSZwu856kI/AAAAAAAAAWI/RD8giDAcR_0/s400/smallestphone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103873340233869890" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><i>The Nokia 0.3710 will measure 17mm by 12mm making it smaller than most units of currency.</i></span><p align="justify"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Although devoid of any typical features, the 0.3710 is likely to appeal to users with its unique special features relating to its incredibly tiny size including its ability to be recognised as a small coin in vending machines for many international currencies, its ability to get lost in far more inconvenient places than the back of the sofa and the ability to swallow it in emergencies to prevent a mugger from stealing it.<br /><br />Critics were quick to point out that the phone had several drawbacks, with a battery life of just 15 minute, or 37 seconds talk time. Also, the buttons are so small they have to be pressed with a pin or cocktail stick to avoid users hitting 5 or 6 buttons at once.<br /><br />Despite these drawbacks, Nokia insist their market research has shown that there is a market for small cellular phones, highlighting the success of their previous compact designs, including the fashionable 8210 and 8310. However, those phones were significantly larger than the 0.3710 and despite their small size were still practical for most users.<br /><br />Whether users are ready for a phone they store with their loose change will be determined when the phone goes on general release early next year.</span></p><br /><p align="justify"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">World largest mobile phone</span></span></span></p><p align="justify"><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p align="justify"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSbbe856lI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/UA-cZYbCLEg/s1600-h/97806.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSbbe856lI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/UA-cZYbCLEg/s400/97806.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103875174184905298" border="0" /></a></p><p align="justify"><br /></p>The world's largest functioning mobile phone is the Maxi Handy (Maxi Mobile). It measures 2.05 x 0.83 x 0.45 m (6.72 x 2.72 x 1.47 ft) and was installed at the Rotmain Centre, Bayreuth, Germany, on June 7, 2004 as part of the 'einfach mobil' infotour. The phone is made from wood, polyester and metal and features a colour TFT screen. It is fully functional and can send and receive SMS and MMS messages.CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-42632788953085705902007-08-28T14:46:00.001-07:002008-12-10T20:08:02.169-08:00UBiQUiO 711<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSX--856jI/AAAAAAAAAWA/DzteZxBAJ1I/s1600-h/b152361.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSX--856jI/AAAAAAAAAWA/DzteZxBAJ1I/s400/b152361.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103871386023750194" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Take the power and versatility of Windows Vista with you wherever you go.<br /><br /></p><table bgcolor="#cccccc" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="smalltext" align="left"><b>Features:</b></td></tr><tr bgcolor="black" height="1"><td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="smalltext" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Operating System</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Windows Home Vista Premium</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Dimensions</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">89.5" x 57.6" x 10.4" (W x H x D)</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Weight</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">30 ounces</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Processor</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">1.2GHz VIA C7M NaNo</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Main Memory</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">1GB</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Hard Drive</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">2.5" - 40GB </td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Display</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">7" TFT with touch panel</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Display Resolution</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">800x480 Native</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Display Resolution Change</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Zoom function for 800x600 as default, 800x480, 1024x600</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Wi-Fi</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">802.11b/g WLAN</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Bluetooth</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Bluetooth 2.0 </td></tr> </tbody></table><br /><br />With its sleek & lightweight design, the UBiQUiO 711 allows you to work efficiently when away from the office as well as stay entertained and informed wherever you may be. It is ideal for mobile business users looking for a laptop or PDA replacement, or students going to school, college, or university who require a fully functional PC in a compact and affordable package.<br /><br />Connect to the Internet quickly and easily at public or private hot spots via WiFi or extend the UMPCs Internet access beyond WiFi by pairing it with a Bluetooth-enabled wireless phone or USB 3G modem. Plus, with the integrated webcam and microphone, the UBiQUiO 711 is ideal for use with Skype or other video conferencing or instant messaging applications which offer VoIP capabilities.<br /><br />Need to kill a bit of time while you travel? Remember Vista integrates Media Center, which offers and easy to use and feature rich interface through which to view your pictures, play movies, listen to and manage your music library and more. The crystal clear display combined with two built-in speakers (or headphones, your choice), make for a wonderful mobile multimedia experience.<br /><br />Love to travle? Navigate your way around any city using optional GPS capabilities and mapping software. Choose the way you want to navigate and input with an easy-to-use touch screen, stylus, on-screen keyboard, or hardware controls.<br /><br />Box contents:<br />UBiQUiO 711 Ultra Mobile PC<br />AC adaptor & Power Cord (EU)<br />Wired stereo headset with microphone (3.5mm)<br />Screen clean cloth<br />Desktop stand<br />Manual<br />Utility CD (Support Disk)<br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Operating System: Windows® Home Vista Premium<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Processor:<br />- Type and Speed: VIA C7M NaNo Processor 1.2GHZ<br />- Cooling Method: Heat Sink with FAN<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Chipsets:<br />- Chipsets Core Logic: Integrates North and South Bridgets: VIA VX700<br />- VGA: Integrated on VX700<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Memory:<br />- 1x SODIMM Slot DDR2 (max. 1GB)<br />- Default: 1GB<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Mass Storage:<br />- HDD: 2.5” Format Supported. Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA 133<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Video:<br />- Display Controller: VIA VX700<br />- Display Resolution Change: ZOOM function for 800x480 as default, 800x600, 1024x600<br />- LCD Display: 7”, 800x480 TFT-CPT<br />- Video In: 1.3MP CMOS Camera/Webcam</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Audio:<br />- Built-in 2x 1W Speakers - Stereo Headphone / MIC Jack (Combo - 3.5mm) - HD Codec</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Other I/O Devices:<br />- Communication: Wireless 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0<br />- Input: 4-wire Resistive touch screen and Stick Cursor<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">I/O Ports:<br />- 1 x DC-IN Jack / 1 x Stereo Headphone / MIC Combo Jack<br />- 2 x 4-pin USB 2.0 Port / 1 x Stylus (Bottom side, 91/120mm)<br />- 1 x 36-pins Cradle Connector<br />- 1 x MMC/SD card slot<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Front Panel LED Indicators:<br />- Power On indicator<br />- Battery Indicator<br />- HDD Accessing<br />- Wireless Status<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Buttons:<br />- Left Side:<br />Mouse Left Key / Mouse Right Key<br />D-Pad (4-Direction + Enter)<br />Function Key A - LaunchPad / Function Key B - K/B<br />- Right Side:<br />Mouse Cursor + Enter / Page UP / Page Down<br />Tool Manual Button - A-Menu<br />Function Key - Rosolution Selection / Speaker<br />- Right Edge:<br />Head Phone / Stereo MIC Jack (Combo) / Volume UP/ Down Key<br />USB x 1 / Power Switch / Key Lock Hold<br />SAS Key (Ctrl + Alt + Del)<br />Internal MIC<br />- Left Edge:<br />DC-In Jack / USB x 1 / WLAN On / Off<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Power System:<br />- AC/DC Adapter: AC 100~240Volt, 50~60 Hz, 60W<br />- Battery Pack: 1 Removable 26W, Li-Ion, 3-cell, 2400mAh<br />- Battery Charge: Smart Charger<br />- Power Management: Support for ACPI / PC-2001 compliant<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">BIOS:<br />- System & Video:<br />Phoenix BIOS includes System & Video<br />4MB Flash / Plug & Play / APM 1.2 / ACPI BIOS<br />- Enable/ Disable Features:<br />Supports S3 and S4 power states Password Protection System Beeps for Battery Low<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Dimensions: 226.5 x 146.4 x 26.5mm (89.5" x 57.6" x 10.4")<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Weight: 850g (30 ounces)<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Included Accessory Kit:<br />- AC Adapter with Power Cord Set<br />- Stereo Head Phone / MIC (Combo; 3.5mm)<br />- User’s Manual<br />- Utility CD (Support Disc)<br />- Stand<br />- Screen Clean Cloth</span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-1076630961500587262007-08-28T14:41:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:02.836-08:00Nokia CK-15W Bluetooth Display Car Kit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSWy-856hI/AAAAAAAAAVw/b2TrFOSUDgk/s1600-h/ck-15w.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSWy-856hI/AAAAAAAAAVw/b2TrFOSUDgk/s400/ck-15w.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103870080353692178" border="0" /></a><br />Contact in colour - with its 2.2 inch display, Bluetooth connectivity, and excellent audio quality, the Nokia Bluetooth Display Car Kit CK-15W is an indispensable companion for you, your car, and your compatible mobile device.<br /><br />The large display is easy to read, giving you an overview of key functions at all times. And the car kit's display includes adjustable background colours and themes for personalising it to suit the lighting on your car dashboard. You can also place and receive calls in excellent audio quality over the dedicated speaker.<br /><br />Advanced handsfree communication - once paired with a compatible phone, the Nokia Bluetooth Display Car Kit CK-15W enables your to browse the contact list and make phone calls even your phone is in your pocket. Best of all, it's seamless: the Nokia Bluetooth Display Car Kit CK-15W uses wireless Bluetooth technology to link up with your compatible mobile phone at the moment you turn the ignition key or press the hook key of the input device.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSXGu856iI/AAAAAAAAAV4/5FFZ5-2bxgE/s1600-h/l146672.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSXGu856iI/AAAAAAAAAV4/5FFZ5-2bxgE/s400/l146672.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103870419656108578" border="0" /></a><br />Specifications:<br />- downloading of phonebook (if supported by mobile phone)<br />- display of the caller's name and number (if supported by mobile phone, car radio and depending on network of calling party's phone)<br />- display field strength (if supported by mobile phone)<br />- display operator name (if supported by mobile phone)<br />- internal call registers: last dialed numbers, missed calls, received calls<br />- redial of the last caller<br />- speed dial<br />- hands-free with clear audio quality<br />- power indication<br />- activation of phone's voice tags (if supported by mobile phone)<br />- call transfer from phone to car kit<br />- handling of two simultaneous calls<br />- brightness settings<br />- auto dim<br />- night mode<br />- selectable colour themes: blue, green, red, yellow, orange<br />- standard Nokia tune for non-Nokia mobile phones<br />- language setting<br />- car radio mute (if supported by mobile phone)<br />- microphone mute<br />- loudspeaker mute<br /><br />Sales Contents Package:<br />- Hands-free unit HF-15<br />- Display SU-29<br />- System cable CA-115<br />- External input device CU-8<br />- Loudspeaker SP-3<br />- Microphone MP-2<br />- Power cable PCU-4<br />- User guide<br /><br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext"> - Intuitive menu structure combined with 2.2 inch display with up to 65,536 colours - Large fonts and icons for convenient readability - Separate input device for easy in-car use, which can be installed close to the user's hand - Internal DSP for good audio quality - Voice-dialing and phonebook download (if supported by your compatible mobile device)</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">- Display: 2.2inch (43.7mm x 34.9mm; active area), 220 x 170pixels, up to 65,536 colors, TFT-type, glossy black - Input device: Navi wheel™, End key, Send key, Activation of the phone's voice tags, Mute. - Supported languages: Bulgarian , Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Latvia, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian - Supported Bluetooth profiles: Hands-free Profile 1.5, Phonebook Access Profile 1.0 </span></td></tr><tr><td height="32"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-14090201202095845982007-08-28T14:38:00.001-07:002008-12-10T20:08:03.142-08:00Sony Ericsson MBW-100 Bluetooth Wrist Watch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSV_e856gI/AAAAAAAAAVo/JY6mSle2Hos/s1600-h/b146718.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSV_e856gI/AAAAAAAAAVo/JY6mSle2Hos/s400/b146718.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103869195590429186" border="0" /></a><br />A pioneer innovator in Bluetooth™ technology, Sony Ericsson has developed a watch that does far more than tell the time. The Bluetooth Watch MBW-100 is a classic premium analogue timepiece with built-in wireless call handling and phone music player control. Integrated into your daily communication routine, it extends the boundaries of mobile communication by changing the very way in which you look at your phone.<br /><br />Gain discreet wireless control over incoming calls and the music player in your Sony Ericsson mobile phone with the Bluetooth™ Watch MBW-100. It can be paired using Auto pairing™ if supported in the handset. The watch vibrates when it detects an incoming call, displaying the name or number of the caller on the OLED display. Notifications of incoming text messages are displayed, too. Incoming calls can be muted or rejected by pressing keys on the watch, and tracks can also be played or skipped on the phone's music player. The watch gives a warning vibration if you walk out of range of your handset.<br /><br />Uniquely, the MBW-100 is an analogue timepiece. Quartz crystal movements keep exact time in a non-allergic stainless steel and mineral crystal design, giving you the benefit of both cutting edge technological innovation and premium classic watch design.<br /><br />Key Features<br />- Wireless call handling<br />- Wireless control of music player on mobile phone<br />- Analogue time keeping<br />- Out of range warning <br />- Caller ID display<br />- SMS notification<br /><br />Compatable Sony Ericsson phones :-<br />Z610i<br />W880i<br />W850i<br />Z710i<br />W710i<br />V630i<br />K800i <br />K810i<br /> K610i<br />W810iCLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-28963924369013774362007-08-28T14:26:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:03.273-08:00Toshiba Portege M400 version: 2GHz, 1GB, 100GB, XP Tablet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSTXO856eI/AAAAAAAAAVY/-GbeCviBnps/s1600-h/b144049.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSTXO856eI/AAAAAAAAAVY/-GbeCviBnps/s400/b144049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103866305077438946" border="0" /></a><br />The Portege M400 intelligently fuses breakthrough mobile technologies, on-demand business applications and the versatile and intuitive functionality into a supremely portable package that exceeds mobile performance and productivity expectations.<br /><br />Everywhere Connectivity: 3G Wide Area Network (WAN)* for wireless productivity anywhere you can make a cell phone call! System also features high speed wireless LAN, Bluetooth®* V.2.0 + EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, and 1394 port!<br /><br />Main Features<br />•2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 w/Centrino Duo Mobile Technology<br />•1GB RAM<br />•100GB hard drive<br />•DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM<br />•10/100/1000 Ethernet<br />•WiFi 802.11a/b/g<br />•Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC 2005<br />•12.1" XGA display<br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Display - 12.1" TFT active matrix 1024 x 768 ( XGA )</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">RAM - 1GB DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 ( 2 x 512 MB )</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Hard Drive - 100 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Optical Storage - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - plug-in module</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Bluetooth® V2.0 + EDR</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Networking - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Telecom - Fax / modem - 56 Kbps</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Input Devices - Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, Tablet Pen</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Interfaces<br />1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm<br />1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)<br />1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm<br />3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A<br />1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire<br />1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45<br />1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11<br />1 x docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Software - InterVideo® WinDVD® Creator 2 Platinum, Microsoft® Office OneNote®, Microsoft Works, InterVideo® WinDVD® 5, TOSHIBA ConfigFree®, TOSHIBA Game Console</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Dimensions - 11.6 in x 9.8 in x 1.5 in, 4.4 pounds</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Warranty - 3 years warranty</span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-50723804086628224902007-08-28T14:23:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:03.475-08:00HTC Wing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSSmO856dI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/eH1NTl_I-Io/s1600-h/b149789.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSSmO856dI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/eH1NTl_I-Io/s400/b149789.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103865463263848914" border="0" /></a><br />Stay connected with the Wing, a powerful phone with a touch screen and slide out keyboard that lets you take the strength of your desktop with you.<br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Windows Mobile® Familiar and easy to use Windows Mobile® experience</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Built-in QWERTY Keypad With the built-in keypad, you can type messages easily.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">GPRS/EDGE and Wi-Fi enabled* Access fast, wireless connections from anywhere on the T-Mobile USA network.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">2.0 megapixel camera Take high-quality pictures from your phone that you can enlarge or print</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">E-mail* Send and receive e-mail messages on your phone.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">myFaves capable* Get unlimited any-network calling to any 5 people with a myFaves plan.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Voice-activated functions Control your phone with your voice.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Micro SD memory slot Add more memory for multimedia files, data, and more.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Bluetooth® wireless technology Lose the wires and keep your hands free for more important things – Bluetooth lets you connect your phone to your headset or computer wirelessly.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Video camera Capture short video clips to keep for yourself or share with friends and family.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Picture messaging* Send pictures from your phone to others.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Real web browsing* Get more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Instant messaging: Yahoo!®, MSN®, and AOL®* Send and receive instant messages with Yahoo!, MSN, or AOL.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Quad-band world phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) Use this phone in any of the countries where T-Mobile provides GPRS service.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Text messaging* The quick, quiet way to stay connected.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Speakerphone Put down the phone and keep talking with a convenient speakerphone.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Wireless calendar synchronization with Outlook Wirelessly synchronize the calendar on your phone with the one in Outlook on your desktop.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Windows Media® Player Windows Media Player lets you play audio and video files you download from the Internet or receive over e-mail.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">MegaTones®, Wallpaper, HiFi Ringers®, & Games* Download new games, sounds and voices from hot artists, instrumental versions of songs, and wallpapers.</span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-35428184364955346992007-08-28T14:20:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:03.789-08:00Datawind PocketSurfer 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSR6-856cI/AAAAAAAAAVI/y0xOgLu57KQ/s1600-h/b148280.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSR6-856cI/AAAAAAAAAVI/y0xOgLu57KQ/s400/b148280.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103864720234506690" border="0" /></a><br />PocketSurfer 2 is an ultra-thin portable device that easily fits into a pocket or bag and delivers the real web, just like at home or at work. Weighing in at just 174 grams the PocketSurfer 2 allows you to browse the web in its original layout on a 640x240 full colour widescreen display using a mouse cursor and a full backlit QWERTY keyboard making it the most usable hand-held web device around. It doesn¹t hang about either, with page-load times of under seven seconds over GPRS thanks to Datawind¹s compression technology you¹ll be flying around the web just as you would at your desk.<br /><br />The PocketSurfer 2 has its own in-built GPRS antenna and SIM card which means it can connect itself straight to the mobile network to get you online immediately, you don¹t need any other bits and pieces at all, just get it out of the box and go!<br /><br />The PocketSurfer 2 doesn¹t need you to take out a contract, you can use it out-of-the-box for 12 months without paying a penny and to use it for the next year will cost as little as £40!<br /><br />Browse the web just as you would on your desktop PC. Like no other handheld web-browsing experience, the PocketSurfer 2 keeps all your pages displaying just as they were designed.<br /><br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Tri-band GPRS 900/1800/1900MHz</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Internal High Performance antenna</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Transreflective , Backlight Display</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Mini-USB Charging port</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Mouse Pointer</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Bluetooth</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Full QWERTY backlit keyboard</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">6.1 Ounces, (174 grams)</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">2 Hours Active usage, 8 hours Standby</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">6.00" x 2.98" x 0.60" (152 x 75 x 15 mm)</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Fastest web on a cellular network , 5 to 7 seconds/page</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">The real web, on a wide screen in its original layout, with full graphic functionality.</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Thin, sleek, conveniently-sized</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Research, Information, Commerce</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">News, Stock-Quotes & Entertainment</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Email, SMS, IM, E-Fax, Enterprise</span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-7080705814796035792007-08-28T14:18:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:04.053-08:00Samsung Q1U-EL Q1 Ultra(800MHz,1GB,40GB,Vista Home)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSRbu856bI/AAAAAAAAAVA/WrAhNSowxoY/s1600-h/b148785.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSRbu856bI/AAAAAAAAAVA/WrAhNSowxoY/s400/b148785.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103864183363594674" border="0" /></a><br />The new Samsung Q1 Ultra keeps you moving with seamless connectivity. Being prepared isn't just having what you need, it's having the power of your PC in your hands. It's the freedom of staying connected anywhere. It's the new Samsung Q1 Ultra.<h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">CPU: Intel Ultra Mobile Processor A110, 800MHz</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">System Memory (RAM): 1GB</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">LCD: 7"; 1024 x 600</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Hard Drive/Storage: 40GB hard drive</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Keyboard: Split-QWERTY; English US</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Wireless Communications: 802.11b/g</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Wired Communications: 10/100 BaseTX</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Camera(s): N/A</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">I/O Ports: 2-USB 2.0, DB-15 pin External VGA Headphone Jack, RJ-45 Ethernet Jack</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Standard Battery Life: 4.5 hours</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Dimensions: 8.96” (L) x 4.88” (H) x .93" (D)</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Warranty: 1 year</span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-63613814336790339942007-08-28T14:10:00.001-07:002008-12-10T20:08:04.242-08:00HTC Advantage(Laptop replacement)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSPj-856aI/AAAAAAAAAU4/EsAew1WfSVY/s1600-h/b145430.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSPj-856aI/AAAAAAAAAU4/EsAew1WfSVY/s400/b145430.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103862126074259874" border="0" /></a><br /><p>This cutting edge mobile device is a first for business functionality with high-speed global connectivity and PC-style power – yet it will easily fit in your pocket.<br /><br /></p><table bgcolor="#cccccc" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="smalltext" align="left"><b>Features:</b></td></tr><tr bgcolor="black" height="1"><td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="smalltext" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"> <tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Operating System</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">HSDPA/UMTS</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Tri-band 2100 MHz and 850/1900 MHz</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">GSM/GPRS</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Processor</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Intel PXA270 624 MHz with ATU Graphic Chip W2284</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#f0f0f0">Dimentions</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0">133.5 (L) x 98 (W) x 16 (T)mm, (with keyboard- 20mm)395g</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#e0e0e0">Memory </td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0">ROM:256 MB, RAM:128MB, HDD:8GB, MiniSD card slot</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /><br />Harness the power of the HTC Advantage, the ultimate mobile office. Smaller and lighter than a laptop, but packed with many business and multimedia features you’d find on your laptop, it’s the essential tool for the upwardly mobile business professional.<br /><br />You can download and work on Microsoft Office documents and be instantly notified of emails with Microsoft® Windows Mobile 5.0 using Direct Push technology. This coupled with the full keyboard makes typing messages and keeping up with contacts effortless.<br /><br />The HTC Advantage is not just a productive worker, but it’s a great entertainer too. With up to 8 hours’ battery life and a huge 5-inch VGA colour touch screen, use it all day to watch videos, browse the web, or navigate anywhere with inbuilt GPS and TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 (Taster Version).<br /><br />A huge 8GB hard drive and handy miniSDTM are great for storage. The on-board 3.0 megapixel camera and second VGA camera allow you to make video calls, add 3G, Wi-Fi® and stereo Bluetooth® 2.0 and a world of communication opens up! As you can see the days of the laptop are numbered.<br /><br />Smart work, smarter life, the smartest choice. The HTC Advantage.<br /><br />Key Features<br />- Manage your documents and emails with Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 Pocket PC phone edition including Direct Push technology.<br />- Connect anywhere with 3G/HSDPA and Wi-Fi®; and stereo Bluetooth® 2.0 which is excellent for wireless audio.<br />- Take advantage of a laptop-style experience with the huge 5 inch touch screen display and full detachable keyboard.<br />- Always “on”, be connected to your office, watch video or listen to music anywhere.<br />- Go anywhere with inbuilt GPS plus TomTom NAVIGATOR 6 (Taster version).<br /><br />Box Contents:<br />- HTC Advantage Pocket PC<br />- Stereo wired headset with microphone<br />- Stylus<br /> - Battery<br />- USB Sync. Cable<br />- Stereo wired headset with microphone<br />- User manual, quick start guide & software CD<br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Platform<br />- Mobile Power Pad with detachable thin QWERTY</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">keyboard<br />- Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Processor/Chipset<br />- Baseband: Qualcomm MSM 6275<br />CPU: Intel Bulverde 624 MHz</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Memory<br />- Memory: ROM: 256MB,<br />- RAM: 128MB SDRAM<br />- HDD: 8GB</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">LCD Module<br />- 5” 640x480 resolution<br />- Color TFT LCD with LED backlight<br />- Sensitive Touch Screen</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">UMTS/HSDPA/GSM/EDGE Function<br />- Dual mode: HSDPA/UMTS and GSM/GPRS/EDGE<br />- HSDPA/UMTS Tri-band 2100 MHz and 850/1900 MHz<br />- GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz<br />HSDPA<br />3GPP Release 5 compliant<br />DL up to 1.8 mbps and UL up to 384 kbps<br />Global roaming<br />Auto band switching<br />Handover and cell selection between GSM/EDGE and WCDMA<br />SMS</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Supplementary services:<br />- Call holding/waiting/forwarding<br />- Call barring<br />- CLI (Calling Line Identity)<br />- Display own number<br />- Network selection<br />- Cell broadcast<br />- Multi-party conference call<br />- Phase 2+ unstructured supplementary service data<br />- Network Lock<br />- EGPRS Functionality<br />- GPRS class B<br />- Multi-slot class 10<br />- PBCCH<br />- USIM/SIM<br />- 3V of UICC<br />- Mega SIM<br />- USIM Application<br />- SIM Application Tool Kit<br />- Over the Air (OTA) programming<br />- Abbreviation Dial Number (ADN)<br />- Security Pin 1 & 2 control<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">GPS<br />- Internal GPS antenna<br />- 20 parallel channel GPS receiver<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Connectivity & Interface<br />WLAN: - IEEE 802.11b/g supported<br />- Bluetooth 2.0<br />- V2.0 supported without EDR<br />- Class 2 transmit power<br />Supported profiles:<br />- Generic Access profile<br />- Serial Port profile<br />- Headset profile<br />- Object Push profile<br />- DUN profile<br />- Hands-free profile<br />- Generic Object Exchange profile<br />- Advanced Audio Distribution profile (A2DP)<br />- Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)<br />- HID profile<br />- SIM Access profile<br />- Co-exist with WLAN<br />- 3V USIM/SIM card slot<br />- 11-pin, mini-USB & audio jack in one<br />- 16 Pin Combined Port<br />- USB 1.1 host (Support USB low power)<br />- VGA and TV Out<br />- MiniSD card slot<br />- External antenna connector<br />- 3.5 Ø stereo audio jack</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Digital Camera<br />- Main Camera: 2 mega-pixel CMOS imagine sensor<br />- 2nd camera: VGA CMOS imagine sensor<br />- High Power LED for camera flash</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Power<br />Battery<br />Removable and chargeable Lithium ion polymer<br />- Typical capacity: 2100 mAh<br />AC adaptor<br />- AC input: 100~240Vac, 50/60Hz</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Notification<br />- One LED for new message and notification<br />- One bi-color LED for WiFi and Bluetooth notification<br />- One bi-color LED for 3G & 2G network status<br />- One bi-color LED for charging status & low power indicator<br />- Notification by LCD, LED and sound</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Audio<br />- Built-in Microphone<br />- Dual speakers<br />- Loud speaker for Hands-Free supported</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Stylus<br />- Lock Type in the main unit</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Accessories<br />- Strandard<br />- AC adapter<br />- USB Sync. Cable<br />- Stereo wired headset with microphone<br />- Stylus<br />- User manual, quick start guide & software CD<br />- Option<br />- Carrying Case<br />- VGA / TV out adaptor cable<br />- Cradle<br />- Car adapter<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Microsoft Windows Mobile PPC 2005 Applications<br />- Pocket Outlook: Calendar, Contacts, Messaging, Tasks, & Voice Notes<br />- DirectPush Mail<br />- Internet Explorer Mobile<br />- Office Mobile: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Mobile<br />- Windows Media Player 10 Mobile<br />- Pictures & Videos<br />- ActiveSync Client<br />- Pocket MSN<br />- Modem Link<br />- Device Management<br />- OTA Provisioning<br />- Terminal Service Client<br />- Calculator<br />- Games<br /></span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Value Added Applications<br />- Camera/Camcorder utility<br />- Picture Enhancement for Pictures & Videos<br />- 3G-324M Video Telephony<br />- MMS Client<br />- PDF Viewer<br />- ZIP<br />- SIM Manager<br />- Comm. Manager<br />- Voice Dial<br />- Smart Dialing<br />- OMA DRM v1.0<br />- STK<br />- Backup Tool<br />- 3D Sound Effect<br />- Motion control of G-Sensor [TBD]</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Regulatory<br />- R&TTE<br />- BQB (Bluetooth Qualification Body) certification<br />- Windows Mobile Logo (NTSL)<br />- USB certification </span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-34635815401665740232007-08-28T13:58:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:05.774-08:00Cool products from call podd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSNZO856XI/AAAAAAAAAUg/JUypTUFPC3k/s1600-h/IMG_4155.1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSNZO856XI/AAAAAAAAAUg/JUypTUFPC3k/s400/IMG_4155.1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103859742367410546" border="0" /></a><br /><p> The Callpod Chargepod is a thin, circular charging hub that offers six charging ports for countless variations of devices like cell phones, PDAs, portable gaming devices, MP3 players, etc…The hub itself is no thicker than a Motorola RAZR phone (roughly 3/4" thick) and can easily fit in the palm of one's hand. The Callpod Chargepod is made of shiny, silvery molded plastic and looks very fitting next to a MacBook Pro or one of the new Apple iMacs. It does not, however, connect to a PC, so anyone can use it no matter what OS they prefer.</p> <p>The Callpod Chargepod's power adapter - the one that plugs in to the electrical outlet - is about three to four times the mass of the hub itself. It's a little larger than one would expect, but it'll easily fit into laptop bags, purses, carry-on luggage, etc. Luckily, the thin charging cord is just over 6 feet long, so you can plug in the wall unit far away and forget about it.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">As mentioned above, the hub has six outbound charging ports, each of which accepts a proprietary mini-USB-style cable. These cables/connectors, while proprietary on one side, have the most common charging heads for today's devices on the opposite ends. You'll find universal mini-USB, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola/blackberry, LG, standard USB, and plenty of other charging connectors available through the Chargepod section of Callpod’s website. All these charging adapters mean that you'll rarely find a modern device that can't be charged from the Callpod Chargepod.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSODO856YI/AAAAAAAAAUo/YF5Jlpz0GQw/s1600-h/shop_accessories_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSODO856YI/AAAAAAAAAUo/YF5Jlpz0GQw/s400/shop_accessories_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103860463921916290" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Because I'm a gadget magnet, I have plenty of devices to keep charged all the time. I typically wind up with USB charging solutions, which I really like. The only downside to this is the fact that all my USB ports get taken up charging things instead of being available for external drives, printers, and more. The Callpod Chargepod frees my USB ports for actual computing use.</p> <p>Included with the Callopd Chargepod are a base station (the charging hub itself), power cable, carrying pouch, and user manual. You'll have to buy all the various charging adapters separately, which seems to be the only real drawback to the whole Callpod Chargepod system. The Callpod Chargepod is about $39.95 USD for the charging hub. The charging hub AND adapters start at a custom pricing of $49.95 USD. Adapters cost roughly $9.95 when purchased à la carte, though Callpod's website has some promotional offerings that allow you to get one or more adapters for free. Because we all have different gadgets to charge, it's really best for each person to custom-configure his or her Chargepod setup. In short, device and prices may vary.</p><h1><span style="font-size:100%;">Callpod Phoenix Bluetooth Conference Unit</span></h1><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSOnO856ZI/AAAAAAAAAUw/pYmHMLvXdMo/s1600-h/phoenix_and_dragon_small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSOnO856ZI/AAAAAAAAAUw/pYmHMLvXdMo/s400/phoenix_and_dragon_small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103861082397206930" border="0" /></a>The Phoenix™ is our revolutionary and patented Bluetooth® mobile conferencing unit. Press a single button and the Phoenix™ will automatically seek out and connect up to five Bluetooth headsets and one Bluetooth mobile phone or PC simultaneously. When you make a call, all five participants will be speaking in full duplex with the party of the other end, creating a true mobile conference in your home or office. Works with any Bluetooth-enabled headset and mobile phone on the market. When used with our Dragon™ headset, users can communicate with each other using push-to-talk functionality over a 300,000 sq feet area! Phoenix™ is a perfect communications solution in a small office, warehouse, retail, outdoor area or restaurant setting.<br /><br />Performance<br />•Join 5 headsets and a cell phone or Skype®<br />•300,000+ sq ft coverage (using Dragon Headset)<br />•Push-to-talk among headset participants (using Dragon Headset)<br />•Full-duplex conference calling with no voice cancellation<br />•Compatible with Bluetooth®-enabled headsets, phones and computers<br /><br />Typical Use Cases<br />•Mobile conferencing<br />•Restaurant / Cafe<br />•Retail stores<br />•Outdoor and recreation<br />•Emergency response and rescue<br /><h2>Technical Details</h2><table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td height="8"><br /></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Electrical<br />•Battery life: 10 hours (fully utilized)<br />•Full battery charge time: 4 hours<br />•Input AC Power: 110V AC, 60Hz<br />•Input Charge Power: 5V DC (Via USB Port)</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Environment<br />•Humidity: 5 to 90% Non-Condensing<br />•Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C<br />•Storage Temperature: -10°C to +50°C</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">General<br />•Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0<br />•Number of headsets supported: 5<br />•Number of phones (audio gateway): 1<br />•Push-to-talk: Supported with use of Dragon Headset</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">Physical<br />•Dimensions: 2.50"W [63.60mm] x 4.75"L [120.65mm] x 0.60"H [12.70mm]<br />•Weight: 4.32 oz [120g]</span></td></tr><tr valign="top"><td valign="top">•</td><td align="left"><span class="normaltext">User Interface<br />•Number of buttons: 2 (1 pairing, 1 power)<br />•Number of LEDs: 8 (5 headsets, 1 phone, 1 power, 1 pairing)</span></td></tr></tbody></table>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-56202058728304424742007-08-28T12:33:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:06.153-08:00Panasonic world's biggest plasma TV<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSKSu856WI/AAAAAAAAAUY/QB8kw8G4XwQ/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtSKSu856WI/AAAAAAAAAUY/QB8kw8G4XwQ/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103856332163377506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:78%;">“This television is beyond your wildest dreams, it’s a giant movie theater in your home with best HD quality picture currently available,” said Steven Caldero, Ken Crane’s Vice President and COO. “Ken Crane’s was the obvious choice for Panasonic when selecting an exclusive West Coast retailer. We have grown with Los Angeles to become a local landmark and consumer favorite, always striving to offer the latest and greatest for our customers.”</span></h1><p>The 103-inch Panasonic plasma TV features nearly 4,500 square inches of display area, a 1080p full HD screen and the same high-quality picture, consistent brightness from any angle, and smooth motion during high-speed action that made Panasonic the best-selling plasma brand in America.The TH-103PZ600U provides stunning widescreen progressive display featuring full HD pixel resolution of 1,920 horizontal x 1,080 vertical, a contrast ratio of 4,000:1, and 4,096 equivalent steps of gradation. Its effective display area is more than 89.3" wide by over 50.2" high. The super-size 103" 1080p panel is equivalent in size to four 50-inch Panasonic plasma displays. </p> <p>Delivery is a delicate process, and Panasonic uses a specialized lift to remove the TV from packaging following a personalized site-check by Panasonic to determine wiring needs and whether the location can support the weight of the giant TV. It retails for $70,000, plus delivery and installation. </p>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-5694263320996546162007-08-28T09:28:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:06.425-08:00The world smallest full featured pc OQO<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtRNr-856VI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/7_xyYfhHPx4/s1600-h/background.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtRNr-856VI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/7_xyYfhHPx4/s400/background.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103789695745780050" border="0" /></a>OQO announced a model 02 at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2007. An improvement over the model 01+, the model 02 is Windows Vista compatible and supports Verizon and Sprint's EV-DO connectivity. The model 02 comes with a 1.2 GHz or a 1.5 GHz VIA<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIA_C7-M" title="VIA C7-M"> </a>C7-M processor, up to 1 GB of RAM, up to a 60 GB hard drive, has Bluetooth 2.0, and tri-mode WiFi (802.11a/b/g).<div class="content_section"> <div class="style1" id="image_1"> Pocket-Size Mobility </div> <p> Weighing a mere one pound, the OQO computer features innovations including 5" sliding WVGA LCD screen, integrated thumb keyboard and track stick, and capacitive TouchScrollers™.<br /></p><br /><div class="style1" id="image_3">Full PC Performance </div> Available with 1.5GHz CPU, 60GB HDD, and 1GB RAM, the OQO computer supports Microsoft's next generation operating system, Windows Vista™ for anytime/anywhere productivity.<br /><br /><br /><div class="content_section"> <div class="style1" id="image_2"> Built-in Wireless </div> <p> The OQO computer delivers extended and uncompromised access to the internet, email, and business applications with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. </p> </div><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><p></p><br /></div>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-84356223046266694282007-08-27T01:45:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:06.641-08:00Alienware Area 51 5500 series gaming PC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtKPh-856UI/AAAAAAAAAUI/pW-wwDs7JMo/s1600-h/alienware-area-51.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtKPh-856UI/AAAAAAAAAUI/pW-wwDs7JMo/s400/alienware-area-51.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103299141761100098" border="0" /></a><br />he new Alienware Area 51 5500 in word would be "breathtaking". Both in terms of its stunning looks and amazing performance.<br /> <br />Alienware have extended its new P2 case of its Area 51 7500, to this new beauty too. It has also has plans to roll out the new P2 case to its Aurora. What’s more? The chassis come in stunning colors pace Black to Cyborg Green to Saucer Silver. Get ready for some jealousy from family and friends.<br /> <br />The Alienware Area 51 5500 is every worth every penny. This system delivers more than you can ask for. With a few more features in the near future, it definitely has room to grow. Gamers would love the gaming-oriented case; other might want to stay away. Area 51 5500 delivers smooth frames rates, again it could better with time.<br /> <br />It offers some options on the Intel Core 2 chips. The mid-range Area 51 500 comes with Core 2 Extreme X6800 chip. As the prices go up, a higher end Area 51 500 comes with Core 2 Duo E6700 chip, which is the fastest available. Alienware has taken care of the price throughout. It offers 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM, a single 250GB 7,200rpm hard drive, and a single DVD burner. With the new graphics card, the 512MB Radeon X1950 XTX from ATI to its configuration, your left to imagine the power and performance Area 51 5500 would give you. Of course, with Alienware you have that option of upgrading all the above-mentioned features for added cost. That includes a new graphics card to go along the ATI 512MB Radeon X1950 XTX. You can pretty much everything on this monster, right from gaming, watching and burning DVDs.<br /> <br />The Area 51 5500's sleek tower comes with four USB 2.0 ports at the bottom and the side vents. Gamers can have them lit up in Astral Blue with the AlienIce Video Cooling System at an upgrade price of $46. They also have an option of cutting out that noise that escapes the system, by adding acoustic dampening. Again, for an upgrade price of $137.<br /> <br />The Area 51 5500 comes with Intel high-definition audio, which is integrated. Its provides high-end sound output with support for 7.1 channels. Gamers, who need a dedicated sound card, can get the Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS for an upgrade price. Unfortunately, Alienware do not provide speakers. But they do provide a variety of sets from Klipsch for gamers to choose from.<br /> <br />What more can you do with the Area 51 5500? Well, for starters, how about adding three more hard drives, another optical drive, and two more memory sticks go with the above configuration. Sounds good?? The Area 51 5500 is future ready. The system's 700-watt power supply gives you the muscle needed for future upgrades and hardware additions. In addition, the users are provided with two spare PCI slots and two more slots for PCI Express.<br /> <br />But reports suggest that the Area 51 5500 does not go well with Microsoft Office apps. Its a gamers dream and made for them. Its lets you play high-end graphics demanding games like F.E.A.R and DOOM 3 with ease and its frame rates are mostly playable.<br /> <br />The Area 51 5500 closest rival is the Polywell Poly i570SLI, which comes with a 20-inch LCD screen and costs a bit more. Alienware is directly stealing some gamers from the Polywell Poly stable, by playing on costs. This is nothing but a boon for all the gamers out there. As you move up the price ladder, Gateway's beat offering the FX510XT costs nearly $2,000 more than the Area-51 5500. But unless you are not hell bent on playing games at very resolution, you'll not notice any differance in performance. The Area 51 5500 is an absolute steal, taking into consideration its price and the performance it gives.<br /> <br />Both, the hard-core gamers and budget conscious gamers can look forward to Area 51 5500. The hard-core gamers, for they can always upgrade it and the budget conscious because Area 51 5500 is easy on the pockets!<br /> <br /> An Alienware baseline model would cost you not more than $1,599.CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009711804709704203.post-60809111997505698362007-08-26T17:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T20:08:07.549-08:00Intel: Quad-Core Is Just the Beginning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtIYyu856RI/AAAAAAAAATw/aTZLHYkejV0/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtIYyu856RI/AAAAAAAAATw/aTZLHYkejV0/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103168587640203538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />SAN FRANCISCO—Quad-core processors are only the beginning of what a revitalized Intel has to offer, the company's top executives said .<p> The chip maker will deliver in November its first quad-core processors—chips that incorporate four processors each—for both desktops and servers, said CEO Paul Otellini here, in an opening keynote speech at the Intel Developer Forum. </p><p> The quad-core chips themselves will offer up to 70 percent greater performance in desktops and 50 percent in servers. </p><p>However, Intel will continue to push for great</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtIY5e856SI/AAAAAAAAAT4/9Tq86gXKGVE/s1600-h/imagehgs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_spTKA8Oom6w/RtIY5e856SI/AAAAAAAAAT4/9Tq86gXKGVE/s400/imagehgs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103168703604320546" border="0" /></a>er performance, using a combination of more advanced multicore chips, improvements in processor microarchitecture—updating the circuitry that underlies its chips—and more advanced manufacturing technologies. </p><p><!-- Vignette V6 Sat Aug 04 00:09:58 2007 --> <!--WEB 5--> <!-- Begin T4463 --> <!-- End T4463 --> <!--Begin T2825--> <!--End T2825--> <!-- RELATED LINKS --> </p><p>The company believes that combination will allow it to deliver a 300 percent increase in performance per watt—the amount of work a chip can perform for a given amount of energy it consumes—by the end of the decade, Otellini said. </p><p> "The initial quad-core products will be targeted for the enthusiast or the gamer segment of the marketplace. This becomes the first quad-core chip in the industry…that is designed for a desktop processor," Otellini said. </p><p> However, "What we will commit to you for these three [Intel processor microarchitecture] generations is a 300 percent increase between now and the end of the decade," Otellini said.The initial quad-core products will be targeted for the enthusiast or the gamer segment of the marketplace. This becomes the first quad-core chip in the industry…that is designed for a desktop processor," Otellini said. </p><p> However, "What we will commit to you for these three [Intel processor microarchitecture] generations is a 300 percent increase between now and the end of the decade," Otellini said. </p><p> Underscoring the point, he pointed to a recently minted prototype chip, part of Intel's Tera-Scale computing research, that incorporates 80 relatively simple processor cores and is capable of delivering performance of 1 teraflop or 1 trillion calculations per second. </p><p>The chip's 80 cores are simpler than those that will be found in its quad-core processors. </p><p>However, each chip can deliver 10 gigaflops per watt in performance while running at 3.1GHz.</p><p> "We think that the capability embodied by this prototype chip will be enabled in a five-year window," Otellini said. </p><p>"This kind of performance gives us the capability to imagine things like real-time video search… or speech translation from one language to another." </p><p> While 80-core chips are theoretically possible, the things that will make it happen will be chip manufacturing and transistor designs, he said. </p><p> Intel's 65-nanometer processor shipments, for one, passed those of its 90-nanometer chips for the first time this September. </p><p>Transistors inside the 65-nanometer chips offer 30 percent better performance and up to five times reduction in leakage or power wasted when a transistor is switched off. </p><br /><p> </p>CLICKERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544481287850993743noreply@blogger.com0