Posts Tagged ‘Wi-Fi’
Samsung Confirms Chrome-Based Netbook
Samsung Australia has confirmed that it’s currently working on a netbook using Google’s Chrome OS. However according to Channel News, the device won’t be incorporated into Samsung’s 2010 lineup until later this year.
Phil Newton, head of Samsung IT Australia, told Channel News that the device will feature a 12-hour battery life, built-in WiFi and 3G connectivity, a default 2 GB of RAM, and at least 64 GB of HDD space. Newton also added that the Chrome-based netbook will be similar to Samsung’s Pine Trail N210, which features a 10.1-inch LED screen.
Channel News was unable to confirm the processor and chipset, but speculates that the device will use Qualcomm’s 1.5 GHz Snapdragon processor.
Apple Inc Launches iPad which gives more than Apple iPod
Apple has finally announced their much anticipated, (almost prayed for) tablet, and it’s called the iPad.
The bridge between a smartphone and a laptop, the iPad has a 9.7- inch touchscreen. It’s reportedly half an inch thick and weighs 1.5 pounds. iPad is powered by A4, Apple’s next-generation system-on-a-chip. Designed by Apple, the new A4 chip provides exceptional processor and graphics performance along with long battery life of up to 10 hours. Apple’s advanced chemistry and Adaptive Charging technology deliver up to 1,000 charge cycles without a significant decrease in battery capacity over a typical five year lifespan. It also has built-in iPhoto, iTunes, a calendar and address book.
The iPad will come in three sizes – 16, 32, and 64GB – and features a speaker Bluetooth and WiFi.
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A new iPhone SDK has been announced which will allow developers to tweak their apps for the iPad.
Update:The iPad has no flash support for the browser but has a magazine, newspaper and Ebook reader.
Apple also introduced a new version of iWork for iPad, the first desktop-class productivity suite designed specifically for Multi-Touch. With Pages, Keynote and Numbers you can create beautifully formatted documents, stunning presentations with animations and transitions, and spreadsheets with charts, functions and formulas. The three apps will be available separately through the App Store for $9.99 each.
Greenpeace rejoice. Each iPad enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy-efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. iPad contains no brominated flame retardants and is completely PVC-free.
The iPad will cost $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB and $699 for 64GB.
Apple’s iPad can be used as a canvas with artists optimizing the multi-touch display to the fullest.
For convenient typing the iPad will come with an optional keyboard dock and camera connection kit.
iPad features 12 next-generation Multi-Touch applications. Every app works in both portrait and landscape, automatically animating between views as the user rotates iPad in any direction.
iPad runs almost all of the over 140,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for iPhone or iPod touch.
iPad syncs with iTunes just like the iPhone and iPod touch, using the standard Apple 30-pin to USB cable.
Sony Ericsson’s Vivaz Announced
Sony Ericsson has announced the Vivaz that follows on from the Xperia X10 announced in November 2009, and is the second phone in the new family of communication entertainment phones coming to market in the first half of 2010. Sony Ericsson Vivaz will come to market in Q1 2010.
The Vivaz has high quality HD video allowing consumers to produce and broadcast their experiences with the latest video capture and sharing features.
The open platform also allows users to personalise their entertainment experience by downloading great applications through PlayNow and the Symbian Developer Community.
Sony Ericsson Vivaz features the new design philosophy ’human curvature’, first introduced with the Xperia X10, which will become a consistent feature of Sony Ericsson’s portfolio.
The Vivaz also features:
•HD video – produce and broadcast your best experiences with the latest video capture and sharing features
•Social networking – easy access to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter
•8.1 megapixel camera – capture life’s moments in high quality
•Face and smile detection – a perfect picture every time
•Sony Ericsson Media Player
•3.2-inch-widescreen
•3D games
•A-GPS
•Google Maps
•Wi-Fi
•Bluetooth
•8GB microSD card
Sony Ericsson Vivaz supports UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and will be available in select markets from Q1 in the colours Moon Silver, Cosmic Black, Galaxy Blue and Venus Ruby.
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
Sony India Launches VAIO X Series Notebooks
Sony has launched the “world’s lightest” notebooks with the VAIO X Series.
The VPCX113KG model weighs 655 gms with 3.5 hours battery life and 14 Hrs Optional LL battery.
It also features:
• 64 GB SSD
• Intel Atom Processor Z540 (1.86 GHz, HT Technology supported)
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
• 11.1 (28.2 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) ; VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight
• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft n
The VPCX117LG model weighs 760 gms with 6.5 hours battery life and 16 Hrs Optional LL Battery.
It also features:
•128 GB SSD
• Intel Atom Processor Z550 (2 GHz, HT Technology supported)
• Genuine Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)
• 11.1 (28.2 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) ; VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight
• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft n
The X Series touch pad uses multi-touch functionality allowing users to zoom in and out, flip through pictures, rotate items and scroll vertically and horizontally without touching a mouse.
The VAIO X VPCX113KG and VPCX117LG costs Rs. 64,990 and Rs. 84,990 respectively.
iPad to Hit US Shelves April 3
Announced earlier this year, the Apple iPad will now be available in the US on Saturday, April 3 – the Wi-Fi model that is and late April will see the availability of the Wi-Fi + 3G model. In addition, all models of iPad will be available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK in late April, which is also when international pricing will be announced. The iPad will be shipped to additional countries (yes that includes us) later this year.
From March 12, US customers can pre-order both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models from Apple’s online store or reserve a Wi-Fi model to pick up on Saturday, April 3, at an Apple retail store.
“iPad is something completely new,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”
iPad will be available for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB.
The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB.
The iBooks app for iPad including Apple’s iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3, with additional countries added later this year.