Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Design Of Mobile and Desktop Hard Drives Announced By LaCie Porsche


Two new external hard drives – the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile P9220 and the LaCie Porsche Design Desktop P9230 has launched by LaCie, the premier manufacturer of high quality digital storage. Users can choose either 500GB of storage or 1TB of storage for the mobile version while the desktop version is available with either 1TB or 2TB of storage.
These products are guaranteed to be the fastest USB 3.0 hard drives in the market and are also capable of transferring digital data in seconds with no delay in time.
The storage accessories are part of the latest technology in gizmos to join the luxury brand’s exclusively in P´9000 electronics category. Both the hard disk drives have been introduced in conjunction with Porsche Design and having the feature of USB 3.0 connectivity and have a sleek aluminum casing and a good design.
In addition to their beautiful exteriors, these hard drives come along with software to easily install its driver on your PC and Mac device. They even include backup software to ensure that the users have a complete backup of all their digital assets, if your assets will be loose data in any circumstances. Together with 10GB of Wuala secure online storage, the hard drives also feature eco mode for power savings, and password protection to keep the files secure.
The price range will start from $104.99 and both models will be available in online stores including Amazon and Best Buy. News is that there will also be a 750GB model which will be exclusively available in Porsche Design stores.
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Monday, June 27, 2011

Apple to Launch 2011 MacBook Air in July

Apple may launch the 2011 MacBook Air in July and the Best Buy’s online store listing of the current MackBook Air as ‘not available’, adds more evidence to the rumor that a new model is soon coming.


The 2011 MacBook Air is expected to feature Intel’s new Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt technology. Unfortunately, exact specifications on the new MacBook Air are unavailable.
However, according to a report from Apple Insider, Apple could start manufacturing the 2011 MacBook Air as early as next month. The report also speculates that the 11-inch MacBook Air will include a choice of Core i5 processors at 1.4 and 1.6 GHz, while the company’s 13-inch MacBook Air will have a Core i7 processor at 2.10 or 2.30 GHz. The report also suggests that the new MacBook Airs will support up to 8 GB of RAM.
There are also rumors that Apple’s decision to cram the Core i5 and i7 processers into the 11-inch MacBook Air could mean that they will be generating more heat than their previous 2010 models. This is seen as a major setback for the MacBook Air sales.
Other details on specifications and the pricing information are not available as of now.

Asteroid 2011 MD

Much attention is given to the space these days. Perhaps humans are tired of the Earth and desire to grasp the mysterious world outside this planet, but here is another chance to catch a glimpse of the spectacle in the sky. This time, you may have quite a slim chance.  


An asteroid measuring 16 to 35 feet will fly by Earth on Monday with possible viewing opportunities for the lucky few.
With an orbit similar to Earth's, the asteroid will make the closest approach at 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 27, passing over 7,500 miles   (12,000 kilometers) above the Earth's surface, according to NASA officials. At that particular moment, the asteroid - which scientists have named 2011 MD - will be sailing high off the coast of Antarctica, almost 2,000 miles (3,218 km) south-southwest of South Africa.
At that time, the asteroid is approximately 30 times closer to Earth than the existing distance between the planet and the moon, which is around 240,000 miles.
According to the ranking charts of International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center in Massachusetts, 2011 MD will be the fifth-closest asteroid to graze past Earth. In the past, three asteroids have zoomed past Earth at a closer distance, including a tiny asteroid (2011 CQ1) which flew by on February 4 this year after coming as close as 3,400 miles away from Earth's surface. The fourth, an asteroid named 2008 TC3 had entered Earth's atmosphere on October 7, 2008, but disintegrated into tiny pieces at a height of around 23 miles off the ground.
Fred Watson from the Australian Astronomical Observatory says there won't be much of a spectacle. But amateur astronomers are still hoping to catch a glimpse of the stunning blue light in the sky.
According to space.com, 2011 MD will be visible in moderately-large amateur telescopes for several hours prior to its closest approach. Despite its close approach, viewing this asteroid is unlikely to be an easy task.
"These objects are so small  that normally a sizeable telescope is required," Asteroid Watch scientists warned.
You will need to have access to an excellent star atlas. Because of its rapid movement, you will also need the very latest data from the Minor Planet Center to track its precise course against the background stars. The asteroid is not expected to get very bright; about 250 times dimmer than the faintest stars visible to the eye without optical aid, space.com stated.
According to calculations by Astro Bob, many people will be able to see the asteroid come close to the Earth but only a lucky few will be able to witness it when the asteroid will be closest to the Earth's surface.
"Closest approach happens around 8:30 a.m. CDT Monday over the far South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Antarctica. Observers in Australia and New Zealand will be able to catch it in their telescopes at around magnitude 12 about a half hour before closest shave.
"In the Midwest, the asteroid will be visible as a faint 14.5 magnitude speck moving at a respectable pace across the stars of Serpens low in the western sky in the early morning hours Monday," Bob King said on Astro Bob site.
Astro Bob has recommended sky-gazers to use at least an 8-inch or larger scope to spot 2011 MD.
If a rocky asteroid the size of 2011 MD were to enter Earth's atmosphere, it would be expected to burn up high in the atmosphere and cause no damage to Earth's surface, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch.
As for asteroids the size of 2011 MD, NASA said asteroids of this size come this close to Earth once in every six years on average.
NASA scientists say the Earth is surrounded by 8,099-odd known asteroids or Near-Earth Objects (NEO) of different sizes, whose orbits are dangerously close to the Earth's surface. Of them, only around 1,000 measure less than 100 feet across, about 827 are asteroids with a diameter of half a mile or longer and about 1236 of them have been classified as Potentially Hazardous Asteroids.
In 2016, NASA will launch the OSIRIS-Rex asteroid probe that will visit a potentially dangerous NEO called 1999 RQ36 in 2020. 1999 RQ36 is 1,900 feet wide and scientists say it has a 1-in-1,800 chance of hitting Earth in the year 2170, and a 1-in-1,000 chance of crashing into us in 2182.
Fred Watson from the Australian Astronomical Observatory was quoted by ABC News,
"The closeness of 2011 MD is a reminder to people that events on Earth have the potential to be shaped by asteroids - 'like the annihilation of the dinosaurs'."
It reminds us of our reality "in an environment littered with debris of this kind, which is actually the leftovers of the solar system's formation about 4.6 billion years ago," he said.

Astronomers are keeping a close eye on an asteroid called Apophis, which will come very close to the Earth in 2029, Watson said.
"In 2029 there is one that will pass very close to the Earth but probably won't hit the Earth. But depending on how near the Earth it goes, it might be deflected into an orbit that will take it onto a collision course, probably in the 2030s."

A little more thrilling this way.
It's not impossible that something will collide with the Earth in the future. There are objects we know will present a potential threat."

ASTEROID 2011MD Close aproach with Earth on 06/27/11





Chinavasion Introduces Light Switch Spy Camera

Chinavasion has introduced a HD Spy Camera Light Switch to help you keep an eye on parts of your home or business that people aren’t supposed to be in. This spy camera is disguised to look like an ordinary mountable light switch and actually works like one. But inside, it has a high resolution spy camera with perfectly hidden pinhole lens.


It has a GSM remote control which enables you to get alerts in live on your mobile. The spy camera can control the lights too and can record video in 320 x 240 resolutions at 30 fps. In addition, the camera can also shoot photos at 1280 x 960 resolution. It stores the content to a microSD card and the video and photos can be archived to a computer via USB.
This light switch spy camera has a SIM card slot that allows the camera to send a SMS message when someone enters the room you want to keep an eye on. The camera switch can also shoot you a SMS message with the photo of the person in the room if you opt for. A Smartphone can be used to turn the camera on or off. The camera uses a rechargeable battery, and doesn’t share the power from the power wires for your light.
Another feature of the spy camera is that it comes with motion-detection activated recording which means that it will automatically record only when movement is detected if you just leave the device ON. It is available for $80.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

D-Link Announces Amplifi Range of Premium Home Networking Products

D-Link announced its new Amplifi Networking Range of products that are designed for managing high bandwidth network traffic using a combination of Wi-Fi and powerline networking.


The products range consist of a Media Router 1000 (DIR-657); Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525); Whole Home Router 1000 (DIR-645) which is supposed to be available from August; DHP-500AV Adapter; DHP-501AV Starter Kit (includes two adapters); and, a DHP-540 Four-Port Gigabit Switch.
The products have been designed ideally to provide an easy way to fully network your home and provide uninterrupted network connections in any room your choose.
The Whole Home Router 1000 and the HD Media Router 1000 use the company’s SmartBeam technology to extend your network’s range via 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and put four more Gigabit Ethernet ports anywhere you choose.
The Adapter and Gigabit switch give you screaming 500Mbps speeds from any electrical outlet.
The Media Router and Wi-Fi Booster cost $149.99 and $159.99 respectively, while the Whole Home Router will be available for $119.99. The starter kit inclusive of two adapters is priced at $159.99 and the Four-Port Gigabit Switch is available for $199.99. The DHP-500AV Adapter is priced at $99.99.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories Unveiled

Samsung unveiled a new Galaxy Tab 10.1 keyboard and media docking station together with a range of other Tab 10.1 accessories intended to provide users with portable solutions portable solutions including docking, charging and convertibility.
The accessories offer enhanced mobile experience for the best in Android tablet computing. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessories further include multiple protective casing options and other interesting accessories like Bluetooth Keyboards.
The full-size Tab 10.1 keyboard dock is a combination of charging and media dock, equipped with Android Hotkeys providing quick access to the Internet, e-mail, and, music and video controls. It is available for $70.
The Multi-Media docking station for the tablet offers desktop docking in landscape view, allowing users to charge the tablet while checking their emails, or listening to music via the 3.5mm stereo port, or even while viewing their pictures in digital picture frame mode.
The Multi-Media dock is equipped with HDMI pass through via a separate HDMI Adapter to transfer multimedia content seamlessly to a home media center or a HDTV. It is priced at $35.

The accessories line-up further provides users with multiple protective casing options, which protect the tablet from all corners and sides against bumps and scratches while also converting into an easel stand with non-slip feet on the edges.

AOC Uncovers Touch Monitor E2239fwt for Desktop Computers and Notebooks

AOC, the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD/LED monitors and HDTVs, has introduced the Touch Monitor called e2239FwT at the CEA Line Shows 2011. The Full High Definition LED monitor adds multi-touch functionality to your desktop computers and notebooks putting the control at your fingertips.

AOC‘s latest computer screen is an LCD with LED backlighting and is designed to work with your desktop or notebook computers. The monitor is 22-inches wide and features a unique dual-stand design and has ample room under for the notebook to hide.
It is suitable for PC users who wish to add multi-touch input, and particularly for users wanting to add a larger screen for entertainment and work purposes.
The monitor supports full 1080p resolution at 1920 x 1080. The screen has dual HDMI ports on its side for input, USB ports to allow changing of multiple screens, and a D-sub. It supports 16.7 million colors and is HDCP compatible for Blu-ray playback, and can also tilt to angles of 3-12-degrees. The Touch Monitor also sips power with 0.1W in standby and 25W in use.
This out of the box computer screen is available for $299.

Sony Ericsson Txt


Sony Ericsson also announced a new QWERTY device, the Txt, along with its Gingerbread-based Xperia Ray and Xperia Active phones. Meant for social-networking and instant messaging fiends, the Sony Ericsson Txt bears a 2.6-inch display without touch, and is based on a proprietary operating system.

Though it is not part of the Xperia range, SE says it has some features inspired by them, and from what we can see in the image below, some of the UI flavour has certainly been carried over.

For now, Sony Ericsson has not revealed too many details about the Txt. It will be available in Q3 of 2011, supports Wi-Fi, and has a 3.2MP camera. An optical trackpad might also be part of the deal.

SE has visibly also added a SMS Shortcut key to the keypad for quick messaging. A native app called ‘friends’ will also be available, which will allow users to track and interact with five contacts on Facebook and Twitter. Based on its specs, the device should hopefully be available in the sub Rs. 10K range when it releases.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

F.3.A.R. (2011) PC Game




Info:

Production Company: Monolith
Label: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Genre: First Person Shooter
Production engine: Day 1 Studios
Release Date: May 21, 2011

Description:

F.E.A.R. 3 (stylized in the logo as F.3.A.R) is a first person-shooter developed by Day 1 Studios for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and the OnLive cloud gaming service as a sequel to the game F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and the third installment of the F.E.A.R. series. It was announced on April 8, 2010 and is stated to include John Carpenter helping on the cinematics as well as writer Steve Niles. Originally scheduled for a 2010 release, a delay to March 2011 was announced followed by a further delay to May 2011. On the 27th of April 2011, Warner Bros. announced yet another delay to the title; Pushing it back to June 21st in North America and June 24th in the UK.

Gameplay:

F.E.A.R. 3 is to include new features such as co-op, an evolved cover system, and more scares, according to Day 1 Studios founder and president Denny Thorley. In the game the player will be able to control both Point Man and Paxton Fettel, the protagonist and antagonist, respectively, from the first game, F.E.A.R.. The controls for the Point Man are the same, with shooting enemies and slowing time. As Fettel, you assist the Point Man by using telekinesis, stun, possession, and other abilities. Also, the game will have both online and offline Co-Op play. And as confirmed at last year's E3, there will be split-screen Co-Op. Also, it has been confirmed that once you complete a level as Point Man, in the single player mode, you can then replay that level as Paxton Fettel.

System Requirements:

Core 2 Duo 2.9 GHz
4 GB RAM
graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 9800 GTX or better)
10 GB HDD
Windows XP/Vista/7
size: 4.0 gb

Game screenshots






FEAR 3 Trailer


Nokia N9

Mobile phone-maker Nokia today announced the "beginning of a new era" for the company with the launch of new mobile phones, including a full-screen touch-based smartphone. "Earlier this year, we outlined a comprehensive strategy to change our course," said Stephen Elop, the president and CEO of Nokia. "Innovation is at the heart of our strategy and today we took important steps to demonstrate a new pace of innovation at Nokia. It''s the beginning of a new era for Nokia," he added.

Features 

Staying in touch – familiar yet refined

Keeping you connected to friends, family and your world remains the most important function of a phone. The ways of staying in touch remain familiar, yet they've been refined to work seamlessly together.

Instantly online

See what your friends are up to on your favourite social networks and experience the best of the internet with one of the fastest mobile browser ever.

 

 

 

 

The only guide  you'll ever need 

Wherever you’re going, Maps gets you there quickly and on time – with free navigation in 90 countries worldwide. And with the Drive app, in-car navigation has never been this easy.

 

Discover your creative side 

Nokia N9 has the fastest camera on any phone ­– from launch to focus to capture. As great moments come and go in an instant, this means you never miss a shot. 

 

 

Ready to entertain 

Stay entertained wherever you are with music, movies and games. And for the first time ever, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Digital Plus combine to transform audio into a personal surround sound experience like no other. 

 

Stay on top of your life

Organise and sync your schedules, combine your email accounts into one inbox and view docs and attachments on the go – all with a minimum of fuss. 

 

                                         Design 

Everything's just a swipe away

Nokia N9 is so easy to use it doesn't need any menu buttons. In any app, swiping from any edge takes you home – so you can move easily between your activities.The hardware and software design complement each other beautifully – the curved edges of the glass help make the swipe motion smooth and effortless.

Swipe with Nokia's Beautiful New Smartphone

Sony Ericsson Launches Xperia Ray and Xperia Active Android Smartphones

Sony Ericsson announced its two new Android Smartphones for its Xperia line, Xperia Ray and the Xperia Active, at the ongoing Communic Asia 2011. Both the models will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and are powered by 1GHz processor. They will be available soon in markets across Asia Pacific.

The Xperia Ray, features a 3.3 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. It has an 8 megapixel camera and HD video functionality. It also has a 4GB micro SD memory card, expandable up to 32GB.

The Xperia Active comes with a 3 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of320 x 480 pixels. Its features include: a 5 megapixel camera with HD capabilities, 2GB memory card and is expandable up to 32GB, and a micro USB connection.
It is designed for the outdoors types as it is dust proof and water resistant up to 30 minutes in about 1m of water. It comes pre-loaded with several sports apps and has a built-in GPS, barometer, compass, and Facebook to keep everyone updated on your progress.
 

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

ScanDisk Launches 800GB Enterprise Flash Drives

SanDisk has recently launched two new solid state drives with capacities ranging from 100GB up to a whooping 800GB providing an answer to users who are restrictive with their current size limitations.
SanDisk-800GB-Lightning-SSD
The Lightning SSD drives include six new drives: three SLC (single-level cell) flash drives with capacities of 100GB, 200GB and 400GB; and three MLC (multi-level cell) flash drives with capacities 200GB, 400GB and 800GB.
These high-capacity SSDs are also available in a 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch standard form factor and they have been designed to integrate seamlessly into existing SAS enterprise storage and server systems without the need for the users to make any changes to their existing applications.
They SSDs offer end-to-end data protection and reliability and their features include extended ECC, background Patrol Read and Memory Reclaim, triple-redundant ECC protected metadata, and support for the T10 Data Integrity Field standard.
These enterprise-class SSDs are already integrated into HP Qualified storage drives and are available to users on HP ProLiant servers. We do not have any pricing information for the drives but they are expected to be too much to consider as an alternative choice to replace the 1TB drive.

Verbatim Launches Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard for Your iPhone and Android Tablets

The new Mobile Bluetooth Keyboard from Verbatim could be the answer for those looking for a quick and easy way to compose their e-mail and other documents with their Bluetooth-enabled tablet. This keyboard works with the iPhone, iPad and other Tablets with HID Keyboard support and Bluetooth connectivitiy.


The Verbatim Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard is specifically designed to fold right in the middle for easy portability and storage. It also includes a leather style carrying case. According to the company, the keyboard is compatible with iOS devices and Android 3.0 and is supposed to totally support iTunes as well.
It also has a built-in media console which allows the users to play, pause and control the media playback on the Android 3.0 with just a single touch of a button. The keyboard also includes a retractable iPhone stand that is built at the back of it which allows for even greater freedom with mobility and usage. The keyboard can be purchased for $79.99.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Panasonic Launched Lumix G3 Micro Four Thirds DSLR Camera

Panasonic has come up with the latest digital camera with the world’s lightest changeable lens system ever – the Lumix-G3. The release of this new camera comes as good news for keen photographers who love their DSLR cameras but don’t want the weighty piece lugging around which can be a bit of pain.


The Micro Four Thirds DSLR Lumix G3 boasts a massive 16-megapixel sensor along with Venus Engine V1 FHD which is supposed to offer the same image quality as traditional hefty DSLR. On the other hand, it weighs just 340g.
The camera has an electronic view finder, and you can also use the G3’s free-angle LCD screen which allows you to capture good shots even from a distance. You don’t have to worry about missing a shot as the G3 also features the fastest pinpoint auto focus speed of 0.1 second.
Users can set autofocus with one touch and there is also Face Recognition that will remember particular settings. It also features Inteligent Scene Selector which automatically switches to the correct mode. In addition, the Lumix G3 has full HD move capacity, allowing you to record in Full HD AVCHD 1920 x 1080, 50i. The G3 along with its 14-42mm kit lens is available for £629.99.

ASUS Unveils Two New G74 Gaming Laptops

Mobile gamers waiting for the release of Asus’ G74 gaming laptops have good news at last as preorders are being accepted for the two G74 notebooks SKUs – the G74SX-A1 and G74SX-3DE.


Both the Asus notebooks have a wide 17.3-inch screen and configurations for both include an Intel Core i7 2630QM (2GHz) Sandy Bridge processor with up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, 1.5TB (2x750GB) storage, 2 hard 750GB 7200RPM drives, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M discrete graphics, 3GB of video memory, Blu-ray player, 1080p display, USB 3.0, illuminated keyboards and both come with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
They have more subtle design and the only difference between the two Asus notebooks is that the G74SX-3DE ups the ante with a 3D-capable display and bundled Nvidia 3D Vision kit. Apart form this they’re the same with same hardware inside. The G74SX-A1 is available for $1,745 and the G74SX-3DE for $1,979. They are accompanied with a mouse and a backpack to provide you with the ease of performance and carriage.

Logitech C615 HD Webcam Announced

Logitech introduced a new webcam for the masses – the C615 HD Webcam which boasts a fold-and-go design that comes with 1080p video recording capability. The Webcam features a 360-degree swivel rotation, coupled with tripod-ready base and an USB cable extender for video calling purposes and to keep you connected anytime.


The device can record at any angle and allows users to make video calls in HD 720p on Skype, FaceTime for Mac, Windows Live Messenger, Logitech Vid HD and other popular instant messaging applications. In addition to that, there is the one-click HD photo and video upload capability to Facebook, along with HD video upload to YouTube and Twitter.
It also has a 3-foot USB cable with an extender and includes such features as built-in autofocus that helps you ensure a sharp picture quality even in extreme close-ups; a built-in mic to make sure the background noise won’t spoil your video calls.
The webcam also allows users to capture software-enhanced 8-megapixel images, and its built-in Fluid CrystalTM Technology supports smoother videos together with sharper pictures, rich colors and clearer sounds in real-world conditions.

Super Micro Extends Its Industry Leadership at ISC 2011

Super Micro Computer, Inc., world leader in server technology innovation and green computing, prepares to spotlight its latest HPC solutions at the ISC 2011 held in Hamburg, Germany from 19 – 23 June.


Super Micro plans to introduce its new high-density GPU SuperServers 1U (1026GT-TRF) and 2U (2026GT-TRF) which support up to 4 and 6 GPUs respectively. Other innovative products from its newest fleet include the GPU SuperBlade (SBI-7126TG) which provides 20 GPUs and 20 CPUs in a 7U enclosure; the TwinBlade (SBA-7222G-T2) that is capable of supporting up to 3,840 Cores per rack; and the 4-Way SuperBlade (SBA-7142G-T4), a high-performance platform with QDR 40Gb/s InfiniBand or 10GbE connectivity per blade.
Also on display at the event will be the company’s newest enterprise-class 8-Way, 5U SuperServer (5086B-TRF), a high-performance platform, supporting up to 80 Cores/2TB of memory and specifically designed for high availability computing environments.
In addition, a live demo of the Intel MIC card integrated into its latest 1U 6016GT-TF SuperServer will be a highlight to the event. This server is said to accommodate two MIC cards and run trillions of calculations per second boosting the overall performance while retaining the benefits of standard Intel processors.