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Android-smartphone Sony Ericsson will be released in Orange by the end of the year?

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

As the resource DigiTimes, mobile devices based on Android operating system for Sony Ericsson, is likely to make Taiwanese company Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry). In a recent interview with Reuters, the Director-General Sony Ericsson Hideki Komiyama (Hideki Komiyama) reported that the day will come when the market will be Android-smartphone under the brand name of the company, but its creation would require a lot of time.

Despite this statement, which, in effect, sets long-term prospects for production of devices based on Android from Sony Ericsson, said the insider information to the contrary. We learned that, according to documents of the European operator Orange, a smartphone will be released this year, closer to the Christmas sales season.

Panasonic joins lineup of compact digital cameras to three models

Company Panasonic announces three new models of compact digital cameras stylish series FS: 12 MP FS12, 10 MP FS62 and FS42. This announcement Japanese manufacturer has decided to give the buyer a wider choice in the range of its products. It should be noted that these models reproduce the characteristics of practical models - FS7, and FS6, presented at the beginning of the year, except for some details.

Model DMC-FS12 is the fact that he has:

  • 12.1 MP sensor and working on a full charge of battery (330 shots according to CIPA)
  • F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens with a 4-fold increase in the optical (maximum 7.8-fold, with 3 MP permit mode Extra Optical Zoom)
  • Intelligent Auto mode (iA), as well as the optical image stabilization MEGA OIS, Intelligent mode selection of ISO, Intelligent Scene mode selection, mode identification in the frame with the function of red-eye correction
  • 2.7-inch LCD screen resolution of 230 thousand pixels
  • Video cameras in the settlement until 848h480 points with 30 kadr. / sec.
  • A set of software for editing photos: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

Characteristics DMC-FS62:

  • 10.1 MP sensor and working on a full charge of battery (370 shots according to CIPA)
  • F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens with a 4-fold increase in the optical (maximum 7.8-fold, with 3 MP permit mode Extra Optical Zoom)
  • Intelligent Auto mode (iA), as well as the optical image stabilization MEGA OIS, Intelligent mode selection of ISO, Intelligent Scene mode selection, mode identification in the frame with the function of red-eye correction
  • 2.5-inch LCD screen resolution of 230 thousand pixels
  • Video cameras in the settlement until 848h480 points with 30 kadr. / sec.
  • A set of software for editing photos: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

The lowest model in the list (FS42) is different in that is:

  • 10.1 MP sensor and working on a full charge of battery (390 shots according to CIPA)
  • F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens with a 4-fold increase in the optical (maximum 7.8-fold, with 3 MP permit mode Extra Optical Zoom)
  • Automatic mode selection of scenes, (the system of the optical image stabilization is absent), Intelligent mode selection of ISO, Intelligent Scene mode selection, mode identification in the frame
  • 2.5-inch LCD screen resolution of 230 thousand pixels
  • Video cameras in the settlement until 848h480 points with 30 kadr. / sec.
  • A set of software for editing photos: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0

New series noutbukov ASUS K Domino

ASUS Company presented a new series of notebooks ASUS K Domino. It includes a model with varying diagonal screen - from 14 to 17.3 inches. These notebooks, according to the manufacturer, to provide high quality picture and sound. All are equipped with HD-displays and speakers Altec Lansing, and also supports high quality audio SRS Premium Sound. Notebooks ASUS K Domino equipped with NVIDIA video adapters or AMD, although some models an integrated graphics Intel GMA. For example, K40IN and K50IN equipped with a video card NVIDIA GeForce G102M with 512 MB of graphics memory, K40AB, K50AB and K70AB use ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570, and K70AB and K51AB - ATI Mobility Radeon HD4860.



In addition, the K series notebooks are equipped with Super Hybrid Engine, which allows you to optimize energy consumption, depending on the current challenges and, if possible, extend the time of autonomous work. It is also worth noting the technology of cooling IceCool, which allows you to maintain a sufficiently low surface temperature for the hands (25% lower than body temperature) even for a long time.

Notebooks ASUS K Domino processors based on Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 or Intel Pentium T4200, as well as AMD Althon64 X2 QL64, Turion64 X2 RM74 or Ultra Turion64 X2 ZM84. The main characteristics of new models of almost the same: up to 4 GB of RAM, hard drive capacity up to 320 GB Drive DVD Super Multi, 1,3-IP web-camera and a wireless module Wi-Fi 802.11 n. Laptops will be supplied with preloaded operating system Windows Vista, or Linux.

The new version of an alternative interface Spb Mobile Shell

Spb Software Company has announced the release of new version of Spb Mobile Shell - numbered 3.0. Recall, Spb Mobile Shell is an alternative interface for mobile devices based on the operating system, Windows Mobile, which allows the management apparatus more convenient and less use of the stylus. This interface without replacing the operating system, enables to facilitate the use of the main functions of a mobile device, making the work with the Communicator more comfortable and intuitive. Spb Mobile Shell has already purchased their products for such major vendors as Acer, O2, Pharos, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba.

New features Spb Mobile Shell 3.0:
  • Two start-Screen Professional and Lifestyle (for work and entertainment)
  • Fotokontakty based widget with the integration with Facebook
  • Support for widgets
  • The interface in the form of three-dimensional "carousel" and a hardware accelerator
  • Ringtones, Contacts, Profiles, and the Office of wireless connectivity
  • Lots of integrated tools: Weather, World Clock, etc.
  • Advanced settings for the needs of manufacturers of mobile devices and operators
Annex Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 is available in 24 languages, it is compatible with PDAs and communicators based on Windows Mobile 5 and above, permits the display supports QVGA, VGA, SQVGA and WVGA. Buy the full version of Spb Mobile Shell for 450 rubles, and to download a 15-day free trial version at the site developer.

Sony Ericsson CS8 Cyber-shot FCC approved

U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certified 8-MOP kamerafon Sony Ericsson CS8 Cyber-shot. We already mentioned about it in the news. The apparatus, according to data on the site FCC, working with bands in the cellular networks 3G, which operates the U.S. network operator T-Mobile. Support for GSM is also available. Sony Ericsson CS8 is a slider with a sliding numeric keypad.
Among the characteristics of the device, according to the user guide, GPS-receiver, slot for memory cards Memory Stick Micro (M2), Bluetooth wireless and Wi-Fi. In addition, Sony Ericsson CS8 supports T-Mobile myFaves, which allows you to make calls and send messages to subscribers of the five elected without any restrictions. As it was known earlier, the release Sony Ericsson CS8 Cyber-shot from the T-Mobile will be held June 24. Judging by the description and appearance, Sony Ericsson CS8 is a variation kamerafona Sony Ericsson C905.

Mobile phone from the Ondo Pilotfish to create and edit music

Designers Studio Pilotfish have developed the concept of a mobile device Ondo. It is designed for creating musical compositions, and literally on the move represents a sort of mobile studio. The unit has a special design, software and hardware features that simplify the creation and editing music. However, from a technical standpoint, not a fact that real product based on this concept may appear on the market soon.



From a constructive standpoint Ondo represents an unusual form of apparatus made of a flexible material. With the change of its shape, such as bending, you can edit the music. Unusual and the phone: it consists of three removable modules that are stacked together, work as a touch-sensitive display. Individually, they can be attached using clamps on the musical instruments for recording sound. Then, collecting strip along the device, they can be merged into a musical composition. You can also feature tracks by sending MMS.

Mini NB200 - the new mobile companion portfolio Toshiba laptops

Company Toshiba announced the expansion of its line of mini-notebook, announced new devices Toshiba mini NB200. Ultra-new items with a diagonal screen 10.1''combines style and advanced technology, meeting the requirements of mobile users. Mini NB200 will appear in Russia in the second quarter of 2009.

Cover the screen Toshiba mini NB200 is pleasant to the touch textured matte surface. The first mini-notebooks will be available in the fashionable golden-brown shell. Then, to add a palette of two colors - blue and black.

Novelty has a total weight of 1.18 kg (configuration trehyacheechnoy battery), a widescreen display with a diagonal of 10.1''and LED backlight. Trehyacheechnaya battery provides up to 4 hours of autonomous work, and shestiyacheechnaya - up to 9 hours, which allows the use of mini NB200 all day without recharging.

For better preservation of data, Toshiba mini NB200 is equipped with a triaxial accelerometer, parks the hard drive heads in case of falls or blows to ensure reliable data protection.

Toshiba mini NB200 equipped with Intel Atom N270 processor or Intel Atom N280 with graphic chipsets Intel 945GSE, providing sufficient performance for the four major tasks the users of mini-notebooks, identified in the study - see the web-pages, send e-mails, writing text and video / listening to music.

Since the mini NB200 is intended for use outside the home, Toshiba was worried about his extensive communications capabilities. The device is equipped with Wi-Fi-module (IEEE 802.11 b / g), and in some configurations, and integrated broadband access module. Mini NB200 has a Bluetooth interface and the three ports of USB 2.0, one of which provides for charging of mobile devices in sleep mode (sleep-and-charge).

A portable business notebook ASUS P30A

Company ASUS announced the availability of business-notebook P30A. This, obviously, updating model ASUS P30. ASUS P30A is an Ultra-easy and reliable solution to work in any place and at any time. The laptop is made of durable magnesium alloy casing and is equipped with a keyboard, protected from sprays. ASUS P30A supports ShockShield to protect the data on the disk with random crashes and Xpress Charge for quick charging within 90 minutes, which provides up to 90% of the standard time of autonomous work. In addition, the technology Intel Anti-theft to protect data in memory in case of loss or theft. This notebook is the winner of Red Dot Design Award.

Specifications ASUS P30A:
  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz
  • Operating System Windows Vista
  • Up to 4 GB of DDR2 SDRAM memory
  • 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels
  • 320/500-Gb winchester (5400/7200 rpm)
  • Ultrathin optical drive DVD Super Multi Double Layer
  • 1,3-IP web-camera
  • Communications - Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 3G / 3,5 G, Intel WiMAX / Wi-Fi Link 5100, 10/100/1000 LAN
  • Dimensions - 323h232x26, 1 mm
  • Weight - 1.5 kg

Bluetooth v3.0 passed

Group Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG), dedicated to the development of specifications for Bluetooth, reported that at its meeting held on 21 April 2009, approved the basic specifications of Bluetooth v3.0 + HS.

In comparison with the V2.1 + EDR in V3.0 + HS were introduced the following innovations and improvements:

  • Minutes AMP Manager Protocol (A2MP)
  • Upgrade Protocol L2CAP
  • Advanced retransmission regimes and streaming
  • Upgrading nodes L2CAP channels for AMP
  • Support for fixed channel
  • Advanced HCI interface for AMP
  • Improved security for AMP
  • 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer
  • Advanced Power Management
  • Unilateral, without making a connection, data transmission (Unicast Connectionless Data)
  • Team HCI Read Encryption Key Size
  • The primary test methodology for AMP
  • Advanced USB and SDIO HCI Transport

Budget Nokia phones that support EDGE will stand Infineon chips

German company Infineon Technologies AG today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the largest manufacturer of mobile phones - the Nokia. According to the agreement, the German company will supply the platform XMM 2130 EDGE, for output to the market a new generation of excess low-cost mobile phones with support for Internet access.

This platform XMM 2130 EDGE, manufactured under the rules of 65 nm production methods, allows to create mobile phones equipped with EDGE modem, audio player, stereo RDS FM radio, stereo headset, USB interface, as well as the interface for memory cards.

Live photo Philips X700

Model Philips X700, the new device the company made in the form factor camp-cot with two displays. The external display of the model of a large 2 "with a resolution 176h220 points with him, you can read incoming messages, manage the player and FM - the radio, it also can be used as a viewfinder at the time photos and video. Since the external screen is not touch a place on the management side keys, the whole process of navigation, is understandable and logical. The internal screen of the 2.4 model has a QVGA (240h320 pixels) resolution. The other characteristics of the model are similar to recent models of devices Philips, which is 3.2 MP camera with autofocus, support for GPRS / EDGE, slot for microSD memory cards with the possibility of hot-swappable, and much more. Of course a model, as with most models from Philips, just a great time of autonomous work, which according to the manufacturer is up to 30 days in standby mode and up to 7.5 hours of talk.


Facebook officially version 1.5 now available

The expected update of Facebook client for BlackBerry is now available officially. The link to download directly to the device or via OTA: http://www.blackberry.com/facebook

Brand new in this version:
- Receive instant notifications on your screen of the BlackBerry smartphone.
- Send and receive messages or messages on the wall, touch and friend requests.
- Update your status, view and comment on the state of your friends.
- Share photos from your BlackBerry with tags and comments and publish on Facebook with one click.
- Connect with Facebook friends of our BlackBerry address book - including the image of the profile that integrates and brings a new meaning to the Caller ID.
- You can be corrinte reminder of birthdays and events by integrating the timing of our BlackBerry

Because we remember you in our Facebook group: Facebook miBlackBerry.com

Source: BerryReview

nVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 for Apple Mac


nVIDIA has announced that the card for professional graphics nVIDIA Quadro FX4800 has a version for Apple Mac workstations. The card will see the light in May at a price of about € 1385 ($ 1800) and may be purchased through the network of Apple Mac resellers and partners nVIDIA.

For those who do not know, the family "framework" NVIDIA is sent for fields CAD, 3D modeling, development of medical images, simulation and applications in the fields of science and technology.

The model 4800 integrates Framework 1.5 GB of ram directly related to the GPU with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB per second, almost three times the model nVIDIA GeForce GT 120 so far offered by pple with the MacPro.

Equipped with two DVI connectors Dual-link that can handle two 30-inch screens and a mini DIN connector for stereoscopic glasses. Obviously, the nVIDIA Quadro 4800 supports Bootcamp to make it run on Microsoft Windows.