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Samsung GT-S3650W - new version of mass Corby phone with Wi-Fi

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Company Samsung Electronics, apparently, decided to add wireless support Wi-Fi capabilities to its phone Samsung Corby (S3650). Such an experience she already has with Samsung Star (S5230), and he apparently considered a success if it was decided to repeat it. At least, the organization of Wi-Fi Alliance have endorsed model Samsung GT-S3650W. Apparently, this is the version of Samsung Corby support Wi-Fi. Reliable information on the timing of Samsung GT-S3650W yet, perhaps it is January 2010.



Also not clear whether a new model there any changes compared with baseline. Recall, Samsung Corby is an inexpensive besklaviaturnogo monoblock with 2.8-inch touch screen and interface TouchWiz. It is enclosed in a bright yellow body, pink, orange and white. Among the characteristics worth noting 2 megapixel camera, slot microSD, FM radio, Bluetooth and support for cellular networks GSM / EDGE (3G is not supported). Perhaps the most important of these features the new Samsung Corby with Wi-Fi save. It is not known how the emergence of yet another wireless standard will affect the cost of the apparatus, the original, it is only 150 euros.

Mouse-traveler Genius Micro Traveler 330LS

Company Genius announced withdrawal of Russia's market a laser mouse Genius Micro Traveler 330LS. The new mouse Genius is designed, first and foremost on people, often traveling with a laptop. Compact size (76.8 x 48.8 x 28.5 mm) and light weight (47 grams) makes it an indispensable assistant in the trip. It can be easily connected to any computer without installing the drivers via the standard connector USB.



The mouse will also be suitable for the business person. It is suitable for use by both right-and left hand. Ergonomic mouse body is made of opaque plastic, so it comfortably in the palm of your hand and slips at work. A nice simple design of the device will complement the business style of the owner.

Laser sensor mouse with 1600 dpi allows you to use a mouse, not only to work with office applications and web browser, but also for computer games or image processing in image editors

UMPC-phone ViewSonic VCP08 With Windows XP - photos and details

Chinese resource Shanzhaiben placed a lot of photos ViewSonic VCP08 - mobile devices based on operating system Windows XP. On them you can consider in detail from all sides. We have already mentioned in the news about this interesting model: it is made in the clamshell form factor and is equipped with a 2-inch display and a numeric keypad from the outside, as well as 4.3-inch display and QWERTY - inside. If we talk about the classification, the ViewSonic VCP08 - it is rather a hybrid UMPC and mobile phone.



Previously, nothing was reported about the processor device, and we now know that this is - Intel Atom Z500 with 800 MHz. Also from ViewSonic VCP08 has 512 MB RAM, 8 GB of memory for storing files and support card format microSD. Among connectors - 3.5 mm audio mini USB. The battery capacity is 1200 mAh, although the battery life was not specified. Earlier there were reports that ViewSonic VCP08 already sold in China and costs $ 800, on the flow of new products to other markets information yet.


New version of Microsoft Bing Maps-based Silverlight

Microsoft unveiled an updated beta version of its mapping service Bing Maps, which is positioned as a competitor to the popular card Google (Google Maps). Unlike the previous version, use of technology AJAX, Bing Maps update service built on a proprietary platform, Silverlight.



Recall, Microsoft Silverlight is a browser plugin that allows you to run various applications that contain animation, vector graphics and video. This improvement has improved the appearance of Bing Maps and add to this service a few useful functions. For example, the function Streetside, allowing to generate three-dimensional panoramas of streets with a coverage of 360 degrees. In addition, to improve the function of Bird's Eye (bird's eye) and the navigation, realized the full integration with Photosynth, and the possibility of simultaneous searches and local search.

Another important improvement mapping service Microsoft Bing Maps has become the so-called gallery application (Application Gallery), empowering service. It remains to add that the new version of Bing Maps works only in browsers technology to support Silverlight, so to access the service must install this plugin.

LG produces 3D LCD Display with Full-HD resolution

South Korean company LG Display has announced the release to the market 3D liquid crystal panel capable display three-dimensional image with Full-HD resolution. The new product is a 23-inch LCD panel, designed for use in 3D displays. At the same time to view the stereo images require special glasses.

New 3D LCD panel from LG Display uses a proprietary technology, including high-performance 3D controller, capable of handling more than twice as much video data as compared to other 3D display of high resolution. And the new Full-HD panel from LG Display is able to display and the usual two-dimensional image that allows the user to switch between 2D and 3D modes. Release of 3D LCD panel should accelerate the development of three-dimensional high-definition content, which over time will enjoy a multitude of realistic stereo.

ASUS UL80AG-WX014V, UL80V-WX022V and UL80AG-WX008V - economical and thin laptops

Company ASUSTek Computer introduced in Europe, three new 14-inch notebook from a thin and long-playing "series UnLimited - UL80AG-WX014V, UL80V-WX022V and UL80AG-WX008V. They are based on the Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 from the line CULV with low power consumption. Dimensions notebooks are 330x240h14-26, 8 mm, and weight - about 2 kg, they are enclosed in lightweight aluminum housing. Models running operating system, Windows 7 Home Premium.



Notebooks ASUS UL80AG-WX014V and UL80AG-WX008V only slightly different in configuration: they are equipped with integrated graphics Intel GMA 4500MHD and hard drives volume 320 and 500 GB respectively. They cost 699 euros. ASUS UL80V-WX022V, in turn, uses graphics NVIDIA GeForce 210M, above its cost - 799 euros. We also have a laptop 4 GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and high-quality speakers Altec Lansing.

teXet TN-705 - a powerful GPS navigator

On the eve of New Year's sales will go to a new model of GPS navigator teXet TN-705. Navigator is made in an elegant, slim, flat pyatidyuymovym screen and ergonomic soft-touch coating the rear panel. New GPS-receiver SiRF 3i +, which is equipped with a model teXet TN-705, provides higher accuracy navigation. Due to the presence of 64 receiving channels, the gadget is able to monitor simultaneously for all visible satellites not only GPS, but the European system Galileo. Technology SIRF InstantFixII fast start and positioning based on a predictive algorithm Navigation allows faster and more accurately determine its position, even in case of bad reception conditions, dense buildings, complex terrain, thick clouds, rain and so on.



Improved performance of navigation software and multimedia applications is achieved, including through an expanded memory capacity of 128 MB and processor Sirf Atlas IV with clock frequency of 500 MHz. For the convenience of working with files, the model is equipped with 2 GB of internal memory and a USB 2.0 interface with data transfer rate 480 MB / sec.

TN-705 has a built-in Bluetooth-module that implements the function as a hands-free, and the transfer of information about traffic through GPRS connection via mobile phone. Built in TN-705 FM transmitters can broadcast voice prompts browser and music recording mediaprogryvatelya device on a car radio. Among the innovations - the light sensor. In automatic mode, backlight, depending on the lighting conditions in the car, navigator chooses the optimal settings backlight. Multimedia Player, easy to use interface for reading electronic books and games will not get bored. A built-in calculator, currency converter will help in solving operational business problems.

To charge and connect your device to a PC using mini-USB port. To connect a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Has a slot for reading memory cards microSD. The bundled TN-705 proposed to mount on the windshield, automotive and network storage, navigation license for the program and a package of maps of Russia (Navitel Navigator 3.2. Or CityGuide 3.3/3.5.) With free updates. The expected price of new items will be 7490 rubles, the scheduled date of receipt of the sale - the second half of December.

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 - Professional A2 Printer

Epson has introduced a new professional photo printer Epson Stylus Pro 3880 A2 + is designed for photographers, photo studios, print shops and a wide range of companies that need high quality printing and proofing. Epson Stylus Pro 3880 uses pigment inks Epson fourth generation - UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta, which was providing long-lasting color and black and white print quality on different media. High speed and connectivity on the network and through USB 2.0 interface makes the work on the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 an efficient and convenient.



Combining Epson Micro Piezo ink and UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta enables images, printed on Epson Stylus Pro 3880, resistance, color high-level, wide color gamut and stability of the result. The set of ink UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta ink are black and two shades of gray, making black-and-white photographs created by Epson Stylus Pro 3880, virtually indistinguishable from photographs, printed classic "wet" method. Moreover, the printer is installed once 2 cartridge with black ink, two kinds: one is designed to print on glossy photo paper, the other with a high optical density, - to create the perfect result on matte and art mediums. Depending on the type of media the printer will then decide which black ink to use. Driver Epson Stylus Pro 3880 has advanced settings for the preparation and printing of monochrome images.

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 ensures the stabilization of color throughout the entire 30 minutes - this means that the printer can be used to obtain tsvetoprobnyh prints. Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is designed for printing on a variety of media, including glossy and matte paper media for proofing, board thickness up to 1,5 mm and plain paper. Users can print photos with or without borders on photographic paper sizes ranging from 10x15 cm up to A2. The printer has three paper feed tray: tray automatic paper feed, rear manual feed tray for media art and front manual feed tray for thick stiff media.


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SSD Drives Micron C300 with interface SATA 6Gbps

Well-known manufacturer of solutions for the memory of Micron Technology Inc. has expanded its family of solid state drives, announcing a new line of RealSSD C300. These devices are based on 34-nanometer NAND flash memory with multilevel cell (MLC), as well as equipped with the latest interface SATA 6.0 Gbps. With this statement the speed of reading and writing data to the drives RealSSD C300 reaches a level of 355 and 215 Mb / s, respectively.



RealSSD C300 drives will be available in 1.8-inch and 2.5-inch form factor, and their capacity will be 128 and 256 GB in various models. In addition, their NAND memory supports standard ONFI 2.1. Micron is currently supplying only experienced images of their new SSD in limited quantities, and mass production of these solid state drives should begin in the first quarter of 2010.


Microsoft starts pre-sales of Office 2010

Microsoft has made a rather interesting initiative, directed to its partners. Now they can offer their customers a software package Office 2007 with 20 per cent discount plus the possibility of a free upgrade to Office 2010, as soon as it is released.



This initiative will be implemented through the program Microsoft Partner Network and concerns of the software package Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007. This Redmond company obviously wants to kill two birds with one stone - to increase sales of existing office suite, as well as warm interest in its new version of Office 2010. This, incidentally, reflected in the title of the initiative - Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 No Better Time Promotion, and will continue this action until December 31, 2009.

Although this initiative is Microsoft, obviously, is aimed at business users in selected countries in Office 2010 may well be available as a pre-order for ordinary consumers. Recall release a new software package, to be held in June next year, but the cost of different versions of Office 2010 still remains unknown.

Nokia N87 - first smartphone with 12 megapixel camera

The site PhoneArena appeared short, but very interesting video. It captures a slide presentation describing smartphone Nokia N87. Unfortunately, the full picture on the slide is not only sketchy outline, which is visible with the display model in almost the entire front panel and a small pop-top part of the body. But the description of the device clears up a lot: it turns out, this is - the first Nokia smartphone with built-in 12 megapixel camera. Judging by the title, is the heir 8 MP Nokia N86, only it is not clear whether the novelty is made in the same form factor dual-slider with a sliding numeric keypad and multimedia buttons below the top. The source alleges that, despite the touch screen, the keyboard is also available.



Integrated camera Nokia N87 is complemented by two flashes at once: xenon and dual LED. Diagonal display is 3,2 inches, resolution - 480x800 pixels, it is capacitive. Also, a smartphone equipped with a processor with a clock frequency of 600 MHz and up to 16 GB of internal memory. On the rest of its characteristics is not known. Not clear, however, when the novelty will be released. Although, judging by the lack of images, we can assume that it is still at an early stage of development.





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MSI completes Big Bang Trinergy special drafting of SteelSeries

It is known that MSI is trying every way to promote its new high-end motherboard Big Bang Trinergy. This mainboard recall, was presented in late October as the first product in a series of Big Bang (Big Bang), calculated mainly on the community of gamers and computer enthusiasts. Model of Big Bang Trinergy is based on chipset Intel P55, which allows it to interact with processors Core i5/i7 performed by LGA 1156, and is equipped with technology support of Dr MOS, APS (Active Phase Switching) and OC Genie, as well as panel OC Dashboard.



To replenish the number of fans pay Big Bang Trinergy, MSI together with the company presented a special set of SteelSeries. It will users have placed pre-orders for the Big Bang Trinergy in the period from November 30 to December 15. The proposal includes a bag of Big Bang Messenger, computer mouse SteelSeries KINZU and gaming pad QcK FNATIC Edition. In addition, after the acquisition and registration of the motherboard to MSI's site promises to expand the brand warranty of the product from three to eight years.

Vantec USB 3.0 interface embeds into external enclosures for HDD and expansion cards

Company Vantec Thermal Technologies, known for its computer accessories, announced four new products with high-speed interface SuperSpeed USB 3.0. The new lineup includes external enclosures for hard drives form factor of 2.5 and 3.5 inches, as well as expansion cards for PCI-Express slots, and ExpressCard/34.



Recall SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface can transfer data at speeds up to 5 Gbit / s, which significantly enhances its supporting devices. He is fully backwards compatible with previous generation tire USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, of course, with a corresponding decrease in performance.



The new 2.5 and 3.5-inch external enclosures for HDD based on the popular model of Vantec NexStar 3. With regard to the expansion cards, they should bring support for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to desktop computers and laptops. Release of new products Vantec be held in early 2010, their value is not reported.


Viewsonic VEB612 - debut eBook ViewSonic

ViewSonic Corp. introduced its first model of the device for reading electronic books - Viewsonic VEB612 eBook Reader. The first e-book company performed in a stylish and ergonomic design. The thin case has a matt surface, and snow-white cover of artificial leather, in the tone of the device itself, the book will protect the screen from damage. The button control with a clear tight course allows you to virtually every major operation, which simplifies the use of reader and does not cause difficulty, and those users who first kept in the hands of the e-book.



Viewsonic VEB612 has a 6-inch E-Ink display with a resolution of 600x800 pixels and supports 8 shades of gray. With display, built on the technology of E-Ink, model VEB612 can significantly reduce power consumption. Such characteristics make it possible to read electronic books, like a sheet of paper, with the clarity of the text is even better than in daylight. In addition to energy-efficient display, the book is equipped with battery, allowing to browse more than 8000 pages without recharging.



The device supports most requested text formats: PDF, TXT, EPUB, HTML, PRC. Reader VEB612 will also listen to music or audio books, as well as a built-in MP3-player, as well as the earphones supplied. The device has 512 MB of internal memory and expand with SD up to 4 GB. Home sales Viewsonic VEB612 in Russia are planned in the first quarter of 2010. On a price to be announced.

Philips DC570 - System 2.1 with built-in subwoofer and iPod connection

Philips has introduced a new market in Russia entertainment system 2.1 with built-in subwoofer and the ability to play music directly from the iPod - Philips DC570. The system is compatible with the iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod mini, iPod nano 1/2/3 generation, iPod 5 th generation iPod with color display. This compact system allows you to listen to music and simultaneously charge the iPod during playback. Also, another nice detail is the presence of a digital tuner that can store 20 preset radio stations.



Since the regime of dynamic amplification of lower frequencies the problem of disappearing bass with a small volume is no longer relevant - basses are full and deep. The total output power of 100 new items Tues Function digital sound control allows you to select one of pre-set modes: Jazz, Rock, Pop or Classic. Moreover, this feature allows you to listen to music in good quality by configuring the sound balance depending on the selected musical genre.

For a more convenient and comfortable working with DC350, a product also includes a remote control that is suitable for both the management system itself, and the player iPod.

SilverStone Fortress FT02 - computer case for the discerning enthusiast

The company announced a new SilverStone computer case Fortress FT02, clearly designed for community of enthusiasts. This model is made of thin sheet steel and aluminum frame has a thickness of 4.5 mm, and the unibody design, familiar to users of laptops MacBook. In addition, it applied the principle of installing the motherboard at an angle of 90 degrees, which facilitates access to components of the system.



Computer Corps SilverStone Fortress FT02 has dimensions of 212 x 497 x 616 mm, weighs 15 kg and supports the placement of motherboard size ATX and Micro ATX. The package includes a five external 5.25-inch bays, five internal bays for storage size 3.5 inches, and one compartment to accommodate 2.5-inch disk. There is also a front panel with two USB 2.0 ports and a pair of audio jacks.

Cooling SilverStone Fortress FT02 includes one 120 mm fan rotating at 1,200 revolutions per minute, located on the right edge, and three placed at the bottom 180 mm fan with variable speed - from 700 to 1000 revolutions per minute. It is emphasized that the level of noise and vibration from the work of all these fans is low, and to reduce the noise emanating from the body, he added special foam inside is covered with material.

It remains to add that supplies computer case SilverStone Fortress FT02 into the European market will begin on December 12, but it will be available in black and silver color, with each of these options will be sold as a side transparent window, and without it. The cost of this product will be 180 euros.

Apple Tablet computer would cost amazingly cheap

There were fresh details about the Tablet PC Apple, rumors of which is not the first month of circulation in the IT community. In the latest issue of the leading show Diggnation, Alex Albrecht (Alex Albrecht) in response to persistent requests from the notorious Kevin Rose (Kevin Rose) said that planshetnik Apple will cost you less than anyone could expect.

According to Alex Albrechta, he was shocked when he heard how low can the price of the device. However, it was not clear, seriously or jokingly told a journalist. Sam Kevin Rose, who is the founder of the popular show Diggnation, produced by Revision3, known as a big fan of talk about future updates to Apple. Although his prognosis is not always true in the past year, for instance, he published an accurate pictures of the new player iPod nano, as well as information on software media player, iTunes 8 features kopipasta in iPhone 3.0.

According to earlier rumors, Tablet PC, Apple may appear in the first quarter of 2010 or later. He can get 10-inch touch screen with multi-touch functionality, running OS X iPhone, and among its target audience will be fans of the alleged e-books.