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Monitor Acer S243HL - slimmest 24-inch monitor on the market

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Corporation introduced a new Acer Monitor Acer S243HL. According to the company, this is the first in the market of LCD monitor with contrast 8000000:1, moreover according to Acer this is the slimmest 24-inch widescreen display on the market. The thin profile of the monitor (less than 15 mm) is complemented by original, alongside, L-shaped base with a matte metallic finish. The speaker is built into the rack monitor.

Monitors S243HL use the technology of LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights, and do not contain harmful substances such as mercury or halogen gases. In comparison with traditional monitors, backlit CFFL, S243HL can reduce power consumption up to 63%. LED backlight allows you to play a wider color range with a higher level of saturation.

24-inch screen has a resolution of Full HD 1920x1080 and 16:9. Two built-in HDMI ports provide advanced digital connectivity, high resolution and video quality. Monitors S243HL created using new technologies to ensure optimal viewing experience:

* Acer eColor Management - a technology with which the LCD panel adapts to different environments, lighting conditions and viewing options. Decision Acer eColor Management optimizes the image on the screen through a series of scenarios, user-selectable: standard mode (normal settings for medium-quality images), text mode (for viewing on your documents, spreadsheets, etc.), graphics mode (for color still images) and user modes (fine tuning the basic parameters and personal preferences).
* Adaptive Contrast Control (ACM) provides a dynamic regulation of the contrast level to obtain a clear image. Each scene is analyzed for still picture settings and improve the quality of color, providing the highest level of white and black. Adaptive Contrast Control also allows you to save electricity.
* Acer eDisplay Management - is an application that allows you to fine-tune all functions normally managed by using the buttons on the front panel. Acer eDisplay Management allows you to adjust brightness, contrast, focus (with the selection of the parent permission), color balance and temperature. The application provides the ability to save and fast search of personal settings in accordance with the different ways of application and lighting conditions.

OEM-copies of Windows 7 are two times cheaper than retail versions

Well-known online store NewEgg.com published prices for OEM-copies of all versions of the new operating system Microsoft Windows 7. As expected, they are much cheaper than their boxed (retail) versions, and even the cost of upgrades from Windows Vista. For example, the cost of OEM-versions of Windows 7 Professional is only $ 140 versus $ 300, which will pay for the full boxed copy, and $ 200, which would require to perform the upgrade of the system.

With the rest of OEM-versions of Windows 7 is the case the same way. In general, the OEM-prices on a new software platform range from $ 110 per copy of Windows 7 Home Premium to $ 550 per set of three copies of Windows 7 Ultimate. Recall, however, that OEM-copies of the operating system is not intended for retail sale to end users and not accompanied by technical support. They may only be used by companies producing laptops and desktops pre-installed on the manufactured products.

MTS begain selling slider Sony Ericsson T715

ITT and Sony Ericsson announced the launch of exclusive sales at retail MTS new apparatus Sony Ericsson T715, a stylish slider phone with broad functionality and support network 3G.

When buying a Sony Ericsson T715 in the retail network of MTS and are connecting to the tariff plan "long talk" subscribers receive a free easy to use and configure bluetooth-headset PV720.

Sony Ericsson T715 ideal for people leading business life, and will also be a good choice for those looking for a practical phone with modern functionality. Sony Ericsson T715 showing a refined design that customers expect from the brand, and bring a sense of sophistication in the life of its owner.

Device Sony Ericsson T715 is equipped with a function of intellectual desktop settings, which includes direct meeting reminders, notes and a special animation to remind you of birthdays and important events. Enhancing the quality and convenience of sending messages through the possibility to revise the history of the conversation in the course of correspondence.

In designing the apparatus Sony Ericsson T715 implemented the concept of Communication Entertainment, for integrating traditional mobile communications services with social networking. With preinstalled applications Facebook and Twitter, users have the opportunity first to learn the latest news, tracking update frend feeds directly on your desktop phone. The peculiarity of the implementation of Twitter application on the phone T715 is the ability to identify other users who are at a given distance from a person and read their news and announcements, and thus obtain information on developments in their city or region.

SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 for Windows Mobile

Today at a special event for the press, held in Taiwan, the company SPB Software announced a new version of its popular product for communicators on the basis of the operating system Windows Mobile. SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 can run on devices with the following operating systems:
  • Windows Mobile 5 Phone Edition
  • Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC
  • Windows Mobile 6 Classic
  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic
  • Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Windows Mobile 6.5

With widgets you can seriously change the desktop mobile devices, adding to it the functionality and convenience. Also worth noting support accelerometers and 3D-accelerators, which are no longer a rarity in today's communicators. Buy SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 you can now for about $ 30. Download 30-day trial version can be out of here.

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK P8110 - subtle and powerful

Today, Fujitsu announced the immediate availability of notebook LIFEBOOK P8110, which combines mobility, stylish design and compactness. Slim and elegant, it easily fits in a small bag. Ability to work without charge for up to seven hours, connectivity and high degree of protection suggests LIFEBOOK P8110 convenient companion business person who requires a compact and lightweight notebook that can fully replace his desktop computer.

Housing LIFEBOOK P8110 - one of the smallest in the class of laptops with 12-inch display. This thin and light notebook - it weighs only 1,4 kg - convenient to take the road. Its lid is made of durable, but lightweight, material - magnesium. Notebook comes in two variants - a black matte and glossy black. Laptop equipped with a built-in communication modules 3G/UMTS, WLAN and Bluetooth. Users will be provided with fast wireless UMTS and WLAN wherever it is available. LIFEBOOK P8110 allows you to invisibly switch between these types of communications.

In addition, users can be assured of their data, even while on the road and in public places, as the LIFEBOOK P8110 is equipped with safety devices of the highest level. Data is protected from unauthorized access using the fingerprint reader, SmartCard controller and BIOS, activated by means of technology Computrace.

Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600, solid-state drive (optional), LED display, Fujitsu EcoButton button and power management system - all this forms the basis for an extremely long battery life, up to 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Verbatim Nano - Wireless Mouse for notebooks

Verbatim company has expanded its range of wireless mice for notebooks models Nano Mice in black, red, blue and pink versions. Mouse Verbatim Wireless Laser Nano Mice compatible with PC and Mac, and equipped with a tiny USB-receivers - slightly larger than small change. These four new models will appear in Russia in October 2009 for a suggested manufacturer retail price of 1,290 rubles.

Wireless Mouse Nano, as all mice from Verbatim, produces a favorable impression on the consumer due to the convenience in operation and ergonomic design. High-sensitivity laser sensor tracks the movement with a resolution up to 1600 dpi, providing four new models of precision control. Colors Nano series mice from Verbatim is organically combined with popular notebook manufacturers.

Huntkey Universal Laptop Power Adaptor

Huntkey Enterprise Group, the program participant ENERGY STAR, has announced the availability of markets for certified series of adapters for laptops ENERGY STAR. Aimed at different categories of users Series includes two models - 90 watts and 65 watts. Both models meet the strict requirements of Energy Star 2.0 - five levels of certification established by the Agency for Environmental Protection and the Department of Energy.

High efficiency - up to 87% - saves energy and fewer have a negative impact on the environment. Adapters are compatible with a wide range of laptops from various brands such as HP, Dell, Asus, Lenovo, Thinkpad, Acer, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony and Samsung.

Odroid available for pre-order. will Release in December

The first video game console based on the Android operating close to full readiness. Manufacturer has placed her in a section of goods available for pre-order the developers. The cost of the device is about 320 dollars, and its delivery to customers will commence on November 5. Version Odroid developer has characteristics similar to the final version. It is based on the same processor as set in the iPhone 3GS, Samsung S5PC100 with a frequency of 833 MHz, has 512 MB of RAM m 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen.

The device has built-in module 3G, but there is a USB port, which can be connected to the modem. There is also a standard WiFi b / g, Bluetooth and mini-HDMI-connector. Operating system in Odroid is Android 1.5. The console comes with 2 GB TFlash-memory card, as well as in the delivery package includes 8 GB SD-card, which can also be used to store information. Developers will also receive a data cable and charging at the standard console and the battery.

Release console Odroid scheduled for December, and the price of the device for the buyer to be about $ 250.

Design notebooks Dell Inspiron 1545 and Studio 1555 - in Sitilinke

Computer retailer Sitilink announced that it was the first in Russia's market to offer customers a series of designer laptops Dell - Inspiron 1545 and Studio 1555, got the original design.

These models combine characteristics such as 15.6-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, integrated camera, OS Windows Vista Home Basic. In the model of Dell Studio 1555 provides port e-SATA, HDMI. Notebooks are offered in various configurations with Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Pentium Dual-Core, RAM 3 or 4 GB, 250 or 320 GB hard drive. Inspiron 1545 uses a graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 with 512 MB of video memory, and Studio 1555 - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512 MB of video memory.


HP Pavilion dm1, dv8 and dv3 with TouchSmart from HP

At the disposal of the Spanish edition of the resource Engadget found directory for buyers of the company showing the HP model coming in stores this winter. Some of them have already been officially announced, but on some there was only unofficial information.

The most interesting model is the HP Ravlion dv3 with touch screen and software TouchSmart 3.0. Notebook has a 13.3-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, graphics adapter Nvidia GeForce G105M, is running Windows 7 Home Premium, and the memory can be up to 500 GB hard drive and 8 GB. The model differs customizable interface and supports input multitouch.

Notebook HP Pavilion dm1 with 11.6-inch screen is based on ULV-processor Intel and is able to work out on a single charge the battery up to 9 hours. The model will be delivered in black and white decision, can be equipped with an additional battery and an external CD / DVD drive. Hard disk capacity can be up to 500 GB, DDR3 RAM up to 5 GB. Notebook webcam comes with built-in microphone, 3 USB ports and card reader 5 in 1.

The most powerful of marketed notebooks, HP is a model HP Pavilion dv8 on the basis of processor Intel Core i7. This monster with 18.4-inch screen and weighs about 4 kg will be produced in two colors: Moonlight (white) and Espresso (brown) and have a remote control. Hard disk capacity on this device can reach 1 TB, but its keyboard is the same as a PC keyboard, including digital. Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce 230M with 1 GB of memory capacity is connected with built-in TV tuner. Also, this model has all the other features of a preferred notebooks, including a built-in stereo with subwoofer and DVD / Blu-Ray drive.

6-inch Dell Latitude Z600: very thin and lightweight in the world

Dell today announced the launch of a business notebook Latitude Z600 with a 16-inch display. According to the manufacturer, it is very thin and light in the world 16-inch laptop: the thickness of 14,5 mm and weight is 2 kg. Dell Latitude Z600 is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-module, and optionally proposed 3G-modem. In addition, the model supports up to two solid state drives and is equipped with multi-touch touchpad. A 2-megapixel web-camera notebook supports just three useful features: face detection, scanning business cards to record contact information in Outlook and scan documents with the subsequent conversion to PDF.

At Dell Latitude Z600 also has a Latitude ON - another operating system that can very quickly load instead of the basic Windows. It provides some of the most essential user features, including email, calendar, contacts, access to the Internet and corporate servers.

To work with Latitude ON Z600 has a separate small board with ARM processor and a small amount of memory. In addition, for Dell Latitude Z600 offers accessories such as inductive charger and wireless UWB docking station, they will go on sale later. And the laptop itself is already available in some countries, for $ 1999.

New Player Audio Steno AU851 from Apacer

Apacer Technology Company introduced a new slim and MP4-player Audio Steno AU851. The thinness of the new device looks very stylish rear panel is made of aluminum. Full-color 2.4-inch TFT-display one can view video or pictures. Dimension Audio Steno AU851 are 86h50h7, 8 mm, the player weighs 39 grams. Manage player by using the touch panel.

There MP3/WMA playback formats and seven EQ modes: Normal, pop, classical, rock, jazz, bass, and a special mode equalizer. In addition, there is the repeat function of the selected segment AB and function of the synchronization.

In Apacer AU851 built FM-radio with recording, users can record voice audio files, and radio programs. The player also supports files in the format. Txt. The supplied software allows if necessary to convert the format video files.

Audio Steno AU851 from Apacer company is compatible with various peripheral devices. Capacity of the presented model is 2, 4, 8 and 16 GB; colors shell - silver and purple. Connector side AU851 allows the player to connect the memory card format microSDHC.

Thin series of energy-efficient notebooks Toshiba Satellite T100

Toshiba has announced notebooks T135 and T115 of the new ultra-thin Series Satellite T100. This is a model with 13.3 and 11.6-inch screen, respectively. Satellite T100 series notebooks based on Intel ULV processor and can work out up to 9 hours without recharging.

With regard to the thickness of the device, it is really small - less than 25.4 mm. Built-in optical drive from them, apparently, is not provided. Notebook Toshiba Satellite T135 and T115 are running Windows 7 and will go on sale Oct. 22, the cost starts from $ 599 and $ 449 respectively.


Features Toshiba Satellite T135/T115:
  • Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Display: 13.3-inch (T135), 11,6-inch (T115)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium SU4100/SU2700 (T135), Intel Pentium SU4100/Intel Celeron 7435 (T115)
  • Memory: up to 8 GB (T135), up to 4 GB (T115)
  • Hard Disk: 250 GB
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (T135, a number of configurations)
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • Web-camera
  • Ports: eSATA / USB (sleep-and-charge), HDMI
  • Card reader: 5-in-1
  • Multi-touch touchpad
  • Battery: 6-cell
  • Autonomy time: up to 9 hours
  • Weight: 1,7 / 1,6 kg
  • Color: black, red, white (only T135)

LG GD510 - just a multimedia phone with a large touchscreen

South Korean company LG Electronics announced a new model for multimedia mobile phones equipped with large-format 3-inch touchscreen display VGA resolution - LG GD510.

The basic idea, which was laid by the manufacturer in that model with his own words, lies in the simplicity of GD510, the presence of a multimedia functions (including the ability to reproduce different audio and video formats) and the touch screen as well as the lack of a huge pile of unnecessary for most users (according to research company), features that only increase the cost of the product.

Housing LG GD510 has smooth features, and is, according to LG, among the most compact phones equipped with 3-inch screen. In addition, there was a place here as 3 megapixel camera, 8 GB of internal memory and only one button on the front panel, performing the role of the main menu, hanging up the call and cancel the action. Depending on the current regime, a thin strip around the button lights up different colors.

Another feature of GD510 is the fact that it will be issued a replacement back panel, equipped with solar panels, from which will be possible to charge the internal battery.

Home sales LG GD510 identifies the manufacturer of mid-October, starting with the countries of Europe, and more - the rest of the world where the prices will vary depending on sales region.

Garmin nuvifone G60 will be released by AT & T in early October

Navigational Linux-smartphone Garmin nuvifone G60 finally goes on sale outside the Asian region. U.S. operator AT & T announced that it will release on October 4. Recall, nuvifone G60 was announced long ago, this summer he went to Asia, and only now - in North America. The device is equipped with a 3.55-inch touch screen in almost the entire front panel, 3-megapixel camera with autofocus, 4 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded with cards microSD. There are also Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g) and, of course, GPS-receiver.

Naturally, the product from Garmin has strong navigation capabilities and will be sold with preloaded maps with millions of objects POI. Garmin nuvifone G60 is equipped with a GPS-receiver with support for proprietary technology HotFix, also implemented a function Where am I? (definition of the current situation, indicating the nearest petrol stations, hospitals and other critical facilities), and turn-by-turn (voice prompts for the whole route). Cost Garmin nuvifone G60 from AT & T is $ 299 with a two-year contract.

15.6 " Lenovo G550 Notebook

Lenovo is reported early sales in Russia laptop Lenovo G550 - affordable models for the home or office. Lenovo G550 with a 15.6-inch screen has every chance of success due to the wide possibilities, understated design and a fairly low price.

The choice of buyers - two design solutions G550: with stylized as polishing the silver lid or with a glossy surface, slate-colored. Those buyers who are always trying to make good use of its budget, will appreciate processor Intel Pentium DualCore and Core2Duo, memory up to 4 GB of DDR3 and the hard drive up to 320GB. In the G550 has all the necessary solutions to everyday problems: widescreen display with a resolution of 1366x768, DVD-burner drive and an HDMI port - to create multimedia presentations and video, built-in webcam, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Ethernet and Bluetooth (option) -- to work and communicate on the Internet. All can enjoy up to five consecutive hours in offline mode even when using the standard 6-cell battery.

Notebook is equipped with a full-size keyboard with dedicated numeric keypad for easy data entry and numbers. A face recognition technology VeriFace will forget about passwords, access: laptop can use the individual features of faces the user to control access to the system.

Available Android 1.6 NDK and firmware upgrades for the Android Dev Phone 1

Package released Android 1.6 NDK, release 1, it can already be downloaded from Android Developers. This package complements the SDK and provides tools that allow developers to introduce components of native code in their applications. Native code performs a number of operations significantly faster. In the Android 1.6 NDK, compared with version 1.5, there are a number of improvements. Among them - to use the library OpenGL ES 1.1, it will improve performance for graphics. Besides, you can specify for which version of the platform is designed program - Android 1.5 or 1.6, NDK will automatically use the appropriate functions for creating native code.

In addition, it is possible to place all source code, including C, C + + and Java, in the same project for easy editing. And, finally, was made many corrections to the basic scripts NDK.

In addition, the Android operating system upgrade to version 1.6 for Android Dev Phone 1 is already available for download on the HTC website in the section for developers.