Motorola tries to go green with the release of its energy saving digital cordless phones, the D10 and D11.
The new phones new not have fancy features and jaw-dropping apps but they certainly have something that Mother Nature will applaud. Each of the phones boast an eco mode that swears to significantly reduce power consumption based on how far the phones are from their respective base.
According to Motorola, they used 20% recycled material in manufacturing the phone. We don’t know how they did that but logically, we hope that our Motorola folks know the difference between recycled and refurbished.
D10 and D11 have the usually backlit display, 100-number phonebook capacity and speakerphone functionality. D11 has more with SMS messaging and three-way calling feature.
There is no report on the pricing yet. It will be available by December in the UK.
Source: Electronista
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Thomson unveiled its second graphics card that was inspired by Toshiba’s SpursEngine chip. This is the Thomson’s Firecode Blu.
The technology behind SpursEngine is the Cell Broadband Engine microprocessors that powers PlayStation 3. This piece of hardware includes four graphics processing cores, now you don’t need to be a graphic engine expert to know how powerful four GPU equates to.
Apart from this the engine also contains standard decoders for MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC/H.264 video. This means that it is designed to be able to handle PC video requirements as well.
Thomson reinvented the graphics card with gamers, editors, and casual viewers in mind. The graphics card also allows flawless burning of HD movies into Blu-ray Discs. According to Thomson, SpursEngine Graphics Card can transcode AVCHD, a video format that is often used in many modern camcorders.
The graphics card work in Windows XP and Windows Vista. It is currently tagged at $539 and will be on sale in US this coming December.
Source: Engadget
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Is there such a thing as a “memory overload” in PCs?
If my own memory serves me right, I think I’ve already mentioned around four to five times that the best upgrade that your PC could ever get is by adding a few RAM modules in it. It’s definitely better than changing your unit’s graphics card or even processor.
This doesn’t mean that you should drain all your coffers for RAMs that rival your hard drive in terms of size. Too much of anything is not good, and this holds true with PC upgrades. Your unit’s motherboard may be able to handle 40GB of memory, but your OS may not.
The 32-bit editions of Windows XP and Vista cannot hold or use memory in excess of 4GB. It would be a waste if you’ll insist on attaching extra RAM modules on your unit if it’s running under Microsoft operating systems that are built on a 32-bit architecture. Unless your PC is running on a 64-bit version of XP or Vista, don’t increase your computer’s cranial capacity to more than 4GB.
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Amazon wanted to keep the news on release of the new Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder early on December a secret, but fortunately, product pictures and specifications were leaked to the internet.
The new pocket camcorder sports most of the same specifications its predecessor has. It measures 2-inches but now a bit thicker at 3.3 x 7.9 x 6.3-inch dimension.
It has 8GB memory that is equivalent to up to 2 hours of MPEG-4 recordings at 720p resolution. Video length can be extended to 8 hours if you chose VGA quality. There is also an HDMI cable for instant playback. You just need to connect it to a standard video device and voila, you can have an instant video feed.
The pocket camcorder works n PCs running on Windows XP and Windows Vista. It has USB 2.0 that allows fast video transfer. The video recorded is Youtube ready and while at it, you can edit the video with Vado Central Software that comes in free with purchase of the device.
Creative’s Vado HD Pocket Camcorder is currently tagged at $200.
Source: Engadget
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HP unleashed its highly hyped nettop PC, the mini-Q 2030. Dubbed by a few tech enthusiasts as the next big think in small computing, the mini-Q has specifications a little advanced than mini workstations
The mini-Q is run by Intel’s 1.6GHz dual-core Atom 330 processor and 2GB of DDR2 RAM. While most small laptops have a hard drive of 80GB, this one packs 160GB 7,200 rpm.
The mini-Q laptop also has a dual-layer DVD burner, four USB 2.0 ports and two PS/2 ports. It comes preloaded with Windows Vista.
One of the things that separate mini-Q from its counterpart is its weight. The mini-Q weighs around 4.4 pounds without the monitor and its peripherals.
Alongside the unveiling of the mini-Q 2030 is the mini-Q 2020. Another new computer that runs on single-core Atom 230 rated at the same 1.6GHz, half the RAM at 1GB. It uses Windows XP.
HP’s mino-Q 2030 will be available in Taiwan for $386. The lesser edgy mini-Q 2020 is tagged at $296.
Source: Electronista
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Jobo an adventurous digital imaging company recently unveiled a new product, these are digital photo frames coded as PDJ801 and PDJ800.
The two new digital photo frames measure 8.4-inches and is built with style and functionality in mind. The frames are engineered on acrylic frame with metallic trim.
PDJ800 and PDJ801 photo frames features an 800 x 600 pixels resolution. Some functions of the photo frame are configurable like the brightness. It has 4:3 aspect ratio and 500:1 contrast ratio. Connectivity won’t be a problem as it has a USB 2.0 port to facilitate transfer from external HD or your main computer. Transfer from standard digital cameras, phones and other storage devices aren’t also a problem. It has a universal card slot that support CF, SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro and xD cards.
PDJ801 comes for around $275 and the PDJ800 for $240.
Source: Illuminandi
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The Atom-powered ClarionMiND Mobile Internet Navigation Device is finally out. Cathching up to the holidays is this mini-gadget that goes very fashionable in black, red and white variants.
ClarionMiND has a powerful GPS system, Bluetooth capability and WiFi connectivity. It has a 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreen, and has a default files of US and Canada maps that you can easily access for quick navigation. It also comes preinstalled with unlimited POIs that was made by Google Maps application.
ClarionMiND has 4GB SSD memory and a microSD card slot, which means that users can expand its memory to up to 8GB. If you’re thinking that this little gadget lacks a good browser support, think again, this one runs with firefox as its web browser.
A handy manual can be found in MyClarion website so if you find this device too techie for you, a good help and 101 file is available for use.
Source: Pocketables
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The news that Microsoft will not release Internet Explorer 8 to the public is not something that is surprising. Microsoft’s latest browser IE8 will remain in beta until 2009.
The announcement was made on Microsoft’s official blog. Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager of Internet Explorer project noted that they will release another beta next year. “We will release one more public update of IE8 in the first quarter of 2009, and then follow that up with the final release,” he said. The browser is currently in Beta 2.
Tech enthusiasts on the other hand agree that the decision is very just. A review on ArsTechnica noted that they are perfectly fine with more testing and bug fixing being done. Internet Exlorer 8 Beta 2 is noted with numerous bugs and crash errors, something that is not present in its grand rival Firefox 3.
As of this writing, Microsoft encourages users and beta testers to submit bug reports to help improve the once leading browser.
Source: PopuTech and ArsTechnica
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In case you’re wondering, there is no such thing as a virus-free computer, or at least one that’s immune to it. Regardless on whether you’re using a PC or a Mac, malware will eventually find their way into your electronic treasure box.
Those who dread computer viruses like a bubonic plague often rely on Mac units to run their lives. While there’s some truth in the claim that Macs are virtually impervious to malicious apps, their defenses are not that impregnable. In fact, the only reason why there’s a very low incidence of malware infection on Macs is that hackers don’t see a considerable or profitable market in the small kingdom of Apple. Let’s face it. Almost everybody you know and don’t know uses a PC.
While there may be only a number of viruses made for the Mac, this doesn’t mean that all is well in Apple’s small diaspora in the industry. We all know that there are a thousand ways by which hackers could wreak havoc on your computer, and a good number of their schemes don’t include viruses. Take for example phishing sites. A hacker could take over your unit or gather sensitive data therefrom if you access a bogus site.
It’s true that Mac users enjoy the privilege of being ignored by virus authors. However, this doesn’t mean that Mac fans should forego their fencing chores. Mac and PC users alike are still and always in danger of falling prey to online and offline threats.
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Samsung is done drive testing its newly made 256GB SSD. The company announced earlier that they will be mass producing the hard drive, therefore stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts.
Earlier, the announcement of 256 SSD raised speculations about its supposed price once it hits mainstream market. Experts are worried that 256 GB SSD might not simply be affordable, considering that current 128GB SSD is already tagged at $400.
This won’t really be the case as a few tech blogger noted that mass production of the hyped SSD will “bring the price down dramatically.”
Cnet predicts that the new SSD drive will be tagged at between $1,000 and $1,400, a price that many should find “affordable.”
The improvement of SSDs is a big step as it is the same hard ware that is currently being used by popular netbooks. An increase in SSD capacity equates to a future increase in the most celebrated mobile computer’s capcity as well.
Source: CNET
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