Kamis, 02 September 2010

Microsoft rolls out a flexible touch mouse

Microsoft has officially submitted the original mouse Arc Touch Mouse. This mouse can accept both flat and curved shape (by hand). In flexion it is included, while straightening - off. The technical solution allows the device to adjust the body under him. Novelty is an elegant slim device (thickness - less than 15 mm) in a black casing with glossy buttons and a matte soft surface under the palm.


A special feature of Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is that it has the usual scroll wheel has been replaced by a sensor strip that can be used for easy scrolling and a number of other actions, say, switch between pages of the document. You can click on the strip, do the "double-click, hold, and so on - in different applications, this will lead to the implementation of various actions.


Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse BlueTrack technology is supported and connected to a computer wirelessly (comes with mini USB adapter). One set of two AAA batteries the mouse can run for more than six months. The cost of new original mouse is $ 69.95. Now it is already available for pre-order in a number of online stores U.S.. A supply of Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse will begin only in December.

New Tablet Android: Samsung introduced a murderer iPad

Fully met expectations, Samsung Electronics officially introduced the tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab (model GT-P1000) at the start of the IFA 2010. Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab - a new type of device for the company he works for on the basis of the new operating system, Google Android 2.2. 7-inch TFT display lets you comfortably watch movies, pictures, read e-books or work with documents. However, due to their compact size and light weight (380 grams), a tablet is convenient to take with you on the road.


 
The new tablet from Samsung has received support 3G HSUPA, Wi-Fi (802,11 n), and Bluetooth 3.0. For voice telephony in Samsung Galaxy Tab provides a loud external speaker to talk about home or office and can connect Bluetooth headset. Working on the Cortex A8 processor with 1 GHz, the new tablet Galaxy Tab cope with the tasks of varying complexity. With support for Full HD video and a variety of different codecs (DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, etc.) Tablet PC will provide users with opportunities to view the video. In addition to the built-in front camera for video conferencing, a new tablet also features a more powerful camera, located on the rear panel. Timing yet defined quite vaguely - "the coming months."



The following applications for Samsung Galaxy Tab in the store applications Android Marketplace. Readers Hub - hub of electronic books, magazines and newspapers. The database application contains more than two million books in 25 different languages, more than 1,600 newspapers in 42 languages and more than 3,000 journals in 20 languages. Social Hub - combines the platform in a single application all of the popular Internet services, postal services, instant messaging and social networks. Navigation allows, without leaving the application, follow the latest developments of your contacts from a pocket-book, send emails and SMS, to comment on uploaded videos and pictures and much more.

Media Hub - the application allows you to quickly download the latest box office, various classic movies or popular television shows. In the application directory are located several thousands of movies and TV series. Media Hub is already running in the U.S. and will soon be available on the Russian market. Music Hub - a new application turns the tablet into a musical center, opening up access to the music database consisting of more than ten million tracks. Music Hub brings together in one application, music catalog, store, and an interactive music player that allows you to view the latest music charts and recommendations, create playlists and celebrate their favorite songs.



Mobile services Google - services such as Google Maps Navigation (Beta) (in Russia is not available this service) and Google Goggles are now available for free download from the Android Marketplace. Google Goggles - is a powerful and useful tool for working with visual search and augmented reality. Using the new cell plate, Google Goggles will quickly find out information about a product, to translate restaurant menus, learn more about the history of the street, find the nearest places of interest.


Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Tab:

    * Network - GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz), HSUPA 5,76 Mbit / sec (900 / 1 900 / 2, 100 MHz)
    * Operating System - Google Android 2.2
    * Display - 7.0 inch TFT with a resolution WSVGA (1024x600 pixels)
    * Processor - Cortex A8 1 GHz with PowerVR SGX540
    * Camera - 3 megapixel and 1.3 megapixel front camera for video telephony
    * Extras: Android Market app store and Samsung Apps, universal application Readers Hub, Media Hub, Music Hub, Social Hub, support Adobe Flash 10.1, Full HD images, the program office applications Thinkfree Office, fast typing Swype, widgets Hybrid Widget
    * Data Transfer - Connector 30 pin, microSD, Wi-Fi 802,11 n, Bluetooth 3.0
    * Memory - 16 / 32 GB internal memory and up to 32 GB of expandable memory (microSD), 4 GB NAND Flash memory for applications, 4 GB of SDRAM memory, 1 GB SDRAM for network connection
    * Dimensions -190,09 x120, 45x11, 98 mm
    * Weight - 380 grams
    * Battery - 4000 mAh (7 hours of video playback)

Rabu, 01 September 2010

Graphics AMD Radeon HD 6000 came out in 3DMark leaders

We have already mentioned in the news on the graphics adapter series AMD Radeon HD 6000 (Southern Islands). Recall, these boosters are not yet available officially, and just yesterday we reported that representatives of this line will be the name of islands in the Caribbean. And now one of the Chinese forum started testing results Video AMD Radeon HD 6780. This high-quality adapter based on a single GPU. 3DMark Vantage test gave a result for him in the 11 963 points, which is much larger than the previous leader of the "single-chip, graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480, gained less than 9000 points.


It is assumed that the graphics adapter AMD Radeon HD 6780 has the same core frequency of 850 MHz, and its predecessor Radeon HD 5870, only the clock frequency of the memory of it higher - 1.6 GHz. In addition, the reference to schedule a series of AMD Radeon HD 6000 was found in the new beta version of the operating system, Mac OS X 10.6.5, which the developers have received recently.

ViewSonic LCD displays are a series of VG28 - Space-saving and energy saving

ViewSonic has announced a new family of widescreen monitors Series VG28 with certificates Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT. As the producer, they offer a means of providing space savings and energy efficiency, such as ergonomic design and ECO-mode allows to reduce the average power consumption to 30%. Series VG28 currently includes the following models: 20-inch VG2028wm, 22-inch (22.5-inch viewable) VG2228wm, 24-inch (23.5-inch viewable) VG2428wm and 27-inch VG2728wm.


All models VG28 provide opportunities to adjust the screen for comfortable work, including setting the height, tilt and swivel, as well as design with a thin frame with built-in, hidden speakers. These displays help to free up space, make the workplace less cluttered. In addition, the model 24 "VG2428wm and 27" VG2728wm screen can be deployed to 90 degrees, selecting portrait or landscape orientation. Also new items can be mounted on the wall with the fixing of the standard VESA.

Additionally, the monitors VG28 series have various options for connection - they are equipped with DVI ports, and VGA, as well as two-port Hub USB (or 4-port USB hub and HDMI input in the model VG2728wm). It promises to ViewSonic, having a resolution of 1600x900 (VG2028wm) and 1920x1080 (VG2228wm, VG2428wm and VG2728wm), each monitor provides a clear, high-quality image.

New e-book Wexler.BOOK E6001

Wexler Company announced today a new compact electronic books Wexler.BOOK E6001 with 6-dyuymovys display made on the basis of electronic ink technology E-ink.


The new device is equipped with a built-in memory to 2 GB, allowing to accommodate a sizeable library - up to 100 thousand books. If desired, it can be extended up to 10 GB (up to 500 thousand books) due to external card format microSD. Thanks to the multimedia features, users Wexler.BOOK E6001 can take a break from reading, listening to audiobooks, favorite music, FM radio or viewing photos, pictures and other images.

New supports popular e-book formats (TXT / PDF / DOC / CHM / HTM / HTML / EPUB / FB2), image (JPG / JPEG / BMP / GIF / PNG), audio files (MP3). A full charge enough for more than 11 000 pages.

Device management is carried out using the joystick and buttons on the front panel. The transition between pages - through a specially made side buttons. For a more comfortable reading in Wexler.BOOK E6001 has a function of changing the default settings. According to your taste, you can change the font size to deploy page horizontally, listen to music in the background while reading.

The download of literature, audio files and images the user can perform with a PC via the built-port mini-USB, and listen to audiobooks, music and FM radio with the included headphones. The device will be available in leatherette cover with a magnetic mount. We offer two different colors - white or black. Dimensions are 164 x 127 x 11 mm, and weight - 200 grams. Deliveries Wexler.BOOK E6001 begin in late October 2010.

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530 GFX - 15,6-inch laptop with graphics performance

Fujitsu has introduced a new model notebook LIFEBOOK AH530, equipped with a discrete graphics card with 1 GB of dedicated video memory. This new product is designed for users who work with demanding graphics and video performance. The laptop features a high performance, stylish thin body and a fairly competitive price.


Community LIFEBOOK AH530 GFX receive graphics adapter ATI Mobility Radeon HD550v with dedicated video memory 1 GB, which is especially helpful when you run demanding graphics applications and video processing. Users can select a model with a drive Blu-ray Disc or DVD. In addition, laptops LIFEBOOK AH530 GFX equipped with the new processors, Intel Core, which provides the performance, adapting to the needs of the user, and faster system performance with a lower response time.

As a standard notebook LIFEBOOK AH530, GFX model is equipped with 15.6-inch (39.6 cm) widescreen LCD high-definition and HDMI output for viewing images on an external screen. Notebook LIFEBOOK AH530 GFX has a flat body, made in two colors: glossy black and inky blue. The keyboard is high reliability - it protects the notebook from liquid spills - and easy to use thanks to the full-size digital unit. The first deliveries of new items are scheduled for August.

The new Blu-ray player from Philips BDP5100

Philips has predstavilat new Blu-ray Player BDP5100. As the producer, the new model allows you to watch movies on Blu-ray discs in progressive scan 1080p at the same frame rate as in the movies (24 frames per second) to ensure clarity, contrast and depth of colors.


In addition, HDMI enables a direct digital connection for video transmission in uncompressed digital HD, as well as the transfer of multi-channel digital audio without the need to convert the signal to analog. BDP5100 supports high-definition audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Aydio for 7.1-channel sound system.

Model supports the DivX Plus HD, which lets you view high quality video and movies from the Internet directly to a HD TV Philips, or on a computer screen. DivX Plus HD supports playback of content DivX Plus, as well as previous versions of DivX up to 1080p. In addition, the new Blu-ray player capable of playing movies and music in most existing formats MKV, DVD, CD, MP3, AVI, XviD, and others. One of the important characteristics of the new items is a function of displacement Subtitle allows you to manually adjust the position of subtitles for movies on the TV screen or monitor.

Technology BD-Live 2.0 provides the ability to download content from Blu-ray web and view exclusive content in high quality. In addition, BDP5100 supports standard DLNA, allowing you to view photos, listen to music or watch movies directly from PC or laptop. Streaming in this standard through a wired or wireless connection (using WiFi USB adapter).

Function Net TV provides access to a wide range of Internet resources, such as YouTube. Available USB 2.0 connector on the front panel lets you connect the player, external hard drives and memory cards.