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Google builds Native Client in the new version of Chrome browser

Monday, October 5, 2009

Google has released a new version of its browser Chrome numbered 4.0.220.1. One of the main innovation was the appearance of a support technology Native Client, using the resources of the local computer to work with Web applications. Thus, the browser was able to accelerate work with Web applications written in languages, JavaScript, Flash, etc.

Technology Native Client (NaCl) is a proprietary development of Google, allowing for use of CPU resources on your computer to work with Web applications. Thus, the speed of these applications should be closer to the performance of traditional programs that are installed on your hard disk. This will improve the competitiveness of such web applications like Google Docs, as compared to Pack Microsoft Office, and, ultimately, strengthen the position of the project Google Chrome OS.

Most browsers now work with applications that have restrictions on the use of computer resources. However, Google managed to create a specialist development environment for writing web-based programs that directly access to the CPU architecture with x86 (for example, AMD Athlon or Intel Core). A special software tools and verification mechanism built into the Native Client, to minimize the risks associated with downloading executable applications from the network.

Mini-computer Dell Inspiron Zino appears in two versions

The network has the latest information about the new compact computer, Dell Inspiron Zino. According to these data, a miniature PCs will appear immediately in two versions - Inspiron 300 and 400. The first of them in terms of functionality comparable to the nettop processor and equipped with the Atom, 1 GB of RAM and integrated graphics, Intel, and 3.5-inch hard drive, contributing a DVD-drive and card reader 4 in 1.

Model Inspiron 400 includes a chip Athlon / Athlon X2, up to 8 GB of RAM, integrated graphics or discrete graphics card ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 and the DVD optical drive or a Blu-ray. There is also a module Wi-Fi, plug Gigabit Ethernet, two eSATA-port video outputs, plus D-Sub and HDMI.

Information about the cost and date of release mini PC Dell Inspiron 300 and Inspiron 400 are not yet available, but it is expected that these models can be represented approximately 22 October.

Toshiba CELL REGZA 55X1 - the first LCD TV with the Cell processor

The Japanese firm Toshiba Corporation today announced a new LCD TV CELL REGZA 55X1. Novelty is the flagship line of REGZA and the world's first LCD TV with integrated processor Cell. This processor, as we that are well suited to the game console Sony PlayStation 3. Perhaps the version of the chip for your TV will contain some changes that, however, will not prevent a bring CELL REGZA 55X1 astonishing performance when working with audio and video content. In addition, the Cell processor with Super Resolution technology improves image quality.

CELL REGZA 55X1 has a panel with a diagonal of 55 inches and the frequency of the surplus of 240 Hz. This TV has a dynamic contrast ratio of 5 000 000: 1 and brightness of 1250 cd/m2, and LED-backlit display and support for standard DLNA, which allows content to take over a home network. In addition, there is a special prefix tuner with support for digital and analog channels and a built-in hard disk capacity of 3 TB, enabling simultaneous recording of eight channels of network TV total of approximately 26 hours. LCD TV Toshiba CELL REGZA 55X1 should appear in Japan in December, its value is not reported.

Netbooks ViewSonic VNB100 and VNB101 are now both available for sale

ViewSonic Corp. formally submitted to Russia's market its portable solutions for mobile and home use. In particular, ViewSonic proposed netbook entry-level VNB100 and more productive VNB101.

VNB100 equipped widescreen TFT display measuring 10 inches. As the producer, it is the easiest netbook, which contains only the most necessary components, such as 1.6 GHz Intel Atom, 1 GB of RAM, hard disk drive 160 GB and the operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home, as well as integrated wireless network adapters WiFi 802.11 b / g and Ethernet 10/100 network Gbps. Three USB 2.0 ports provide simple connection of peripherals, and a card reader 5-in-1 lets you easily share files. A durable plastic body, decorated technology IML, is not afraid of scratches, moisture and extreme temperatures. By adding a PCI-Express slot TV card, VNB100 can be turned into a mini-TV.

In VNB101 slim Super Slim has a thickness of 25 mm and weight of 1.1 kg. He is positioned as a luxury netbook with a screen without the frame. Inside there is a more powerful processor Intel Atom N280, 1 GB memory, 160 GB disk space and operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home. VNB101 can be loaded within 8 seconds in the mini-OS Linpus (to access the web browser and SkyPe). It is equipped with Wireless LAN WiFi 802.11 b / g, Ethernet 10/100 and Bluetooth, as well as light lithium-polymer battery which can operate without recharging to 2,5 hours. VNB101 it comes bundled with additional software. Control Multiple Touch PAD netbook lets you easily manipulate images.

ViewSonic VNB100 and VNB101 have gone on sale. Recommended retail price of 12300 rubles for VNB100 i12700 rubles for VNB101 (including VAT).

Lenovo Lost & Found service will be available in the U.S

Let's completely life situation - you have lost your laptop. It can be forgotten at the airport to leave the hotel or taxi, etc. And in a notebook, for example, are your favorite photos, personal records and other valuable information, which is not want to lose. In this case the finder a laptop, even if he sincerely wants to return to its owner, is likely to remain only shrug.

That in such cases, Lenovo and created a service Lost & Found, which increases the chances too scattered to new owners met with the lost electronic helper. This service is only available for Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks with Computrace installed program from Absolute Software. In case of loss of a laptop owner remotely activate the software. The program displays on display toll-free phone, which can call any person who has found the device. In addition, this number is duplicated sticker on the case of notebook

After the phone call is sent to the finder box for mailing, and the laptop is sent to Lenovo. This is done to preserve the anonymity of the owner, who will receive your laptop from the company after some time. Thus for the device a good global citizen who found the whole procedure will not cost a penny is not because expenses are paid through a subscription to the Software Computrace.

The official specification of high-end WM-communicator HTC Leo

With each new leak, hi-end Windows Mobile communicator HTC Leo (also known as HD2) is close to the date of its official release. Today in the network have leaked the complete specification of new products and a few photographs of acceptable quality.


The first thing to note is the fact that, together with preloaded operating system Windows Mobile 6.5, Communicator supports the work on the Windows Mobile 7. 512 MB Built-fleshpamyati and processor at 1 GHz is sufficient to work on WM7.

Pleases the presence of a digital compass, and USB-host that allows you to connect additional devices to your device and turn the HTC Leo in MID. Distressed as a small battery capacity - only 1230 mAh.

Specification:

OS
Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional

Processor / Chipset
Qualcomm MSM 8250, 1GHz

Memory
ROM: 512 MB / RAM: 320 MB / HD: 207.13MB

Display
4.3-inch, 480 × 800 WVGA / 65K-color / touch / multitouch support WM7

Contact
HSPA / UMTS 2100/900 MHz and GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) / HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA / EGPRS

Built-in GPS

Sensors
G-sensor / Proximity sensor / Ambient Light Sensor / FM Radio

Camera
5 megapixel CMOS camera with auto focus / LED flash two

Management
Adjusting the volume / Send Key / End Key (Power Key) / Windows Key / Home Key / (Cinema mode Key, TBD) / Back Key / Reset

Audio
Built-in microphone / speaker

Interfaces
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR / Wi-Fi / IEEE 802.11 b / g compliant / Micro-USB: / USB 2.0 High-Speed client / 3.5 mm stereo audio jack with mic / 1.8/3V USIM / SIM card slot / microSD card slot with SDHC support

Nutrition
Battery 1230 mAh

Accessories included
Quick Start Guide / Travel Charger, TC P300 / USB Sync Cable (Micro-USB to Standard USB) / Battery / Wired stereo headset with 3.5mm audio connector, HS G335 / Premium pouch (Carrying Case) / Car Charger [optional] / Car Holder with battery cover [optional]

Applications Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
Microsoft Outlook Mobile / Messaging (SMS / E-mail), Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Email Set Up Wizard / Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile / Microsoft Media Player Mobile / Microsoft ActiveSync / Microsoft Windows Mobile Update / Internet Sharing / Pictures & Videos / Games / MSFT Zip File Explorer / Device Management / Security Enhancement / Microsoft Office Mobile / Microsoft Windows Live! / Microsoft Smart Dial / Microsoft Remote Desktop Mobile

Other applications
Windows Mobile Enhancements / Pictures & Videos enhancements / Ring Tone enhancements Telephony (HTC) Phone Canvas (HTC) Phone Experience Multimedia / (HTC) Camera Album / MP3 Trimmer / Streaming Media Player / FM Radio / Presentation mode / Web / Push Internet / RSS HUB / YouTube Client Social Networking / Input Method EZ-INPUT / Messaging SMS / MMS Client / GPS / LBS Navigation (CoPilot, Papago) / Google Maps / Quick GPS / Support CLL.dll library for indoor positioning andreverse geo-coding / Navi - panel / Calendar to Navi / User Interface (Enhanced Manila) / TouchFLO Footprints / Auto Screen Rotation /

Utilities
HTC Common Sense / 3G to WiFi router / Task Manager / Text selection (HTC) Connection Setup / OOBE / Voice Recorder / Document Viewer / PDF / OMA DRM Engine / Java virtual machine / Long Press / End Key Confirmation (to shut down) / STK SIM manager / (HTC) Volume Control / Business Card Reader / Document Printing / Magnifier.


Photos of BlackBerry 9700 Onyx

Smartphone BlackBerry 9700 Onyx is known to us from late July from the information reported resource Boy Genius Report. According to this site, this model company Research In Motion is a smartphone with a horizontally oriented display with a resolution 480h360 points, working under the management of proprietary operating system, BlackBerry OS 5.0. However, up until this point in the network, there were no pictures of this unit. Resource Daily Mobile has published several photos, which give an idea of how BlackBerry 9700 Onyx will look like.



Remind you that this unit already had been on the roadmap U.S. operator AT & T, which appeared on the Boy Genius Report in early August. Because of its characteristics is well known that the smartphone will support GSM / GPRS / EDGE and UMTS / HSDPA connection, have QWERTY-keyboard, 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g. In addition, according to the Daily Mobile model will slot for memory cards microSD-format and 3.5-mm audio jack.



HTC Touch HD2 will be available through T-Mobile

The network continues to receive information about new communicator HTC HD2, before he was known under the code name Leo. Judging by the Cool Smartphone photos, he soon will be the operator T-Mobile, apparently, only in Europe. In the catalog of T-Mobile model is designated as the HTC Touch HD2. Recall, HTC HD2 is the new flagship line of mobile devices company High Tech Computer. This besklaviaturnogo candy bar with a large 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, it runs Windows Mobile 6.5.



At the moment, according to unofficial data, have been known for many of the characteristics of HTC HD2. This Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1 GHz, 5-megapixel camera, several sensors, wireless adapters and GPS-receiver. Also mentioned enhanced support for multi-touch. While no specific information about when the HTC Touch HD2 will have T-Mobile and how Communicator will cost.

HTC Pure and HTC Tilt 2: communicator with Windows Mobile 6.5

The day before the official release of the latest operating system Windows Mobile 6.5, AT & T announced two communicator NTS on its basis. These models have HTC Pure and HTC Tilt 2. Under these new names are hiding new versions of two phones that are now on sale. So HTC Pure previously called HTC Touch Diamond2, and HTC Tilt 2 - it is HTC Touch Pro2. Along with upgrading the operating system (initially the two model runs Windows Mobile 6.1), they have undergone some other changes.



So HTC Pure was different from the Touch Diamond2 Corps, which has no metal inserts and is made entirely of plastic, but also makes it somewhat similar to recent models of communicators from Acer. Both models support data transfer in 3G networks, have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. In a statement the operator said that the phones introduced a number of improvements aimed at increasing user comfort and made up the interface TouchFLO 3D. These models lead the line of communicators operator AT & T.

In the sale of HTC Pure comes from today, and NTS Tilt 2 in the coming weeks. The cost of the first of them will be 150 dollars, taking into account $ 50 prepaid, and the second - $ 300 on the same conditions.

Samsung and Pantech announced the "browser" model with virtual and physical QWERTY-keyboard for the AT & T

Along with advanced »Windows Mobile communicator HTC, AT & T today introduced a simpler and more phone models. Devices by Samsung and Pantech combines the relatively small touch screen and full QWERTY-keyboard. Four new models are targeted primarily at ensuring ease of use built-in Internet browser and send text messages. Apparatus known as a Pantech Reveal and Impact, as well as Samsung Mythic and Flight, have interface TouchWiz UI and the new "improved" web browser.



In the picture from left to right demonstrates Samsung Mythic, Samsung Flight and Pantech Reveal, but Pantech Impact, has touch-sensitive OLED-screen AT & T is not shown. Samsung Mythic different 3.3-inch touch screen, support for mobile TV AT & T Mobile TV and GPS-navigator with the service AT & T Navigator. Slider Samsung Flight learning a much smaller display, but more QWERTY-keyboard, which, according to AT & T, is optimized to work with one hand.

Models of the Pantech company supplied digital and QWERTY-keyboard at the same time, if Pantech Reveal is an ordinary slider, the Pantech Impact is made in some "new form factor." The first of these is distinguished by the support networks of the third generation, navigation services and GPS-module, and the second has a touch-sensitive OLED-screen technology to support haptic.

Samsung models will go on sale next month priced at $ 200 for the Mythic and $ 100 for Flight. On the timing of the market and price Pantech models are not reported.

MSI GT740: gaming laptop with Intel Core i7 and Windows 7

MSI has announced a new gaming laptop GT740 with 17-inch display. This model in a black casing with red accents on the edges. It is intended to reproduce graphics, animation and video, as well as a decent soundtrack. It is promoted and CPU performance with overclocking function Turbo Boost, and the graphic adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M, and the option to drive Blu-Ray, and technology of surround sound SRS Premium Sound, along with 4 speakers and a subwoofer. Of the other characteristics can be identified wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (option), 2-megapixel web-camera, support for 7.1 and audio jack HDMI.



Specifications MSI GT740:

  • Display: 17-inch
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Chipset: Intel PM55
  • Memory: up to 4 GB
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M
  • Web-camera: 2 megapixel
  • Audio system: 4 speakers and subwoofer, surround sound SRS Premium Sound
  • Winchester: 250/320/500 GB
  • Optical drive: Super-Multi or Blu-Ray
  • 56K fax / modem, Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / draft n, Bluetooth (optional)
  • Card Reader 4-in-1 (XD / SD / MMC / MS)
  • Connectors: 3hUSB 2.0, RJ11, RJ45, D-Sub, HDMI, microphone, headphones, E-SATA (combined with USB), Express card
  • Battery: 6/9-elementny
  • Dimensions: 395x278x33-39 mm
  • Weight: 3,2 kg

NVIDIA is preparing to introduce three cards on the chip Fermi

According to Fudzilla the resource with reference to its own sources, NVIDIA plans to introduce three video cards based on the new chip architecture GF100 Fermi. The first of these will be the flagship single-chip model, intended to replace the existing GeForce GTX 285. This card should receive 16 SM-blocks and the maximum clock frequency, and its performance exceeds the figures recently released ATI Radeon HD 5870. In this new video card NVIDIA will be more hot and expensive than the competing model, and exceed it in size.

In addition, the California company plans to provide more affordable graphics cards based on the number of stripped-down version of the chip GF100, which will be one or two SM-block less. This adapter will get 448 or 480 shader processors (the previous model number was 512) and lower operating frequencies, as well as a narrower memory interface (probably its width to 320 bits). This model should replace the video card GeForce GTX 275 and become a competitor to Radeon HD 5850.

Among other things, confirmed information about the development of two-chip NVIDIA card, which would be analogous to the current leader of the line GeForce GTX 295. This graphics card will hold more than six billion transistors, and its a TDP should not exceed 300 watts (the same figure one GF100 should be approximately 225 watts). Thus, NVIDIA engineers have to go to reduce the number of SM-blocks and clock speeds of the new dual-chip cards to meet the planned framework.

Release all those cards are expected later this year, and more widespread and available adapters on the architecture of Fermi to appear as early as 2010.

Introduction of the Athlon II X4 635 is expected in the fourth quarter

A month has passed since then, in the sale came a quad-core Athlon II X4 620, relating to the generation of AMD Propus. This chip has attracted attention due to poorer users of the operating frequency of 2.8 GHz, implying a good performance and low cost - less than 100 dollars. And now, AMD intends to continue the series of Athlon II X4 quad-core model 600 new Athlon II X4 635.

CPU Athlon II X4 635 is clocked at 2.9 GHz and has the same amount of second-level cache - 4 x 512 KB, and that younger model. The same is the indicator TDP - 95 watts. Like the Athlon II X4 620, the new chip is based on the core Propus and has no third level cache, and its release should take place in the fourth quarter.

In addition, AMD plans to appear on a production model of Athlon II X4 640 to 3 GHz and the same indicator for TDP of 95 watts, but its release will be held no earlier than the second quarter of 2010.

Microsoft Recite dies on December 31

In team blog Windows Mobile, it was reported that on Dec. 31, 2009 will be discontinued support for voice search applications Microsoft Recite. This application was announced in February this year and has become one of the most innovative Windows Mobile development team over the past few years.



Microsoft Recite The program allows owners of mobile devices on the Windows Mobile platform dictate short messages and then find the necessary notes using voice commands. However, it does not convert speech to text, like most analogies, and analyzes the available specimens, one of which is to preserve the note, and another - a voice search query, and finds similarities in these records.

With Microsoft Recite can be stored in the device several thousand voice notes, including messages on birthdays of friends and colleagues, reminders of important meetings and the names of new movies. This is so useful and necessary program still has the status of technology "preview" (Technology Preview), and, as it is now clear, will not receive even a public beta, and its users can not use it, since the new year. Because it is built on client-server principle and can not operate without appropriate support.

While Microsoft offers a method of transferring voice messages created on a computer, where they can persist for users of Microsoft Recite this is small consolation. It is hoped that the cessation of support of this application is only a temporary measure, and we still see it integrated into future versions of the operating system Windows Mobile.

Nokia Booklet 3G network in Best Buy costs $ 600

In the network, it was reported that the netbook Nokia Booklet 3G appeared in the billing system of the network of Best Buy. In the U.S. it will be sold exclusively at these stores. Was also presented to the screenshot. Cost netbook at Best Buy is $ 599.99. Moreover, as the date of receipt of the product to the stores mentioned on September 25. In this case, sales of new items, obviously, will begin soon. Regarding prices, it is substantially lower than originally anticipated. For example, in mid-September, it was possible to make reservations for Booklet 3G in an Italian online shop Nokia for 699 euros (over $ 1000).

Recall, Booklet 3G - this is the first netbook Nokia, he was introduced in late August. Nokia Booklet 3G - a thin 10-inch model with support for HD images, possess very long battery life - up to 12 hours. Among the characteristics of the netbook - the processor Intel Atom Z530, wireless adapters are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G/HSPA, as well as GPS-receiver.

Acer Aspire One Netbook with Google Android in the next month

The network has information that the company Acer in the next month plans to start selling netbook Acer Aspire One with preloaded operating system, Google Android, a prototype of which was presented at the exhibition Computex. As previously reported, the computer is designed so that during boot users will be offered a choice between Windows and Android.



Interestingly, despite recent rumors, according to Gizmodo to expect the same mass emergence of new products with the proposals, only the operating system from Google Chrome so far, probably not worth it, because the company originally reported that the Chrome OS is expected until the second half of next year. Companies such as Acer, Lenovo and MSI also announced the absence of such plans for the near future.

It is expected that the price of Acer Aspire One netbook running Google Android will not be above the existing 10-inch Acer Aspire One, which amounts to $ 350. Most likely the price of a new netbook will be in the range of $ 300 - $ 350.

The official announcement of Android phones Samsung Behold II for T-Mobile USA

Company Samsung Mobile, and mobile operator T-Mobile USA officially introduced the product-based mobile operating system Android - Samsung Behold II. This model is a candy bar with a full touch screen control, where the owners will be invited to the proprietary interface - TouchWiz, as well as the opportunity to work in high-speed networks of the third generation T-Mobile.

In the presented Powered by the 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, which, with the TouchWiz interface with support for widgets, the user is provided with easy access to frequently used functions. In addition, the phone is available, and three-dimensional "cube" menu that provides quick access to six multimedia functions, including music, photos, video, Internet, YouTube, and download MP3 files from Amazon.

Among other features Samsung Behold II indicates that there is native support for mobile services Google, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Google Talk, as well as a lot of games and applications available for download from the Android Market. In addition, there is room Wi-Fi, support for synchronization with corporate email accounts using Exchange ActiveSync, 5 MP camera with flash, GPS navigation, wireless tehnolgii Bluetooth v2.1, MP3 player and able to expand the memory up to 16 GB through an external card memory.