N97 would not be having Skype?

According to Tech Radar, it is possible that Nokia will have to abandon Skype and its latest smartphone N97. According to recent data, the leading mobile operators in Europe to the idea because it can deprive a large part of income. At this time, the famous Finnish company has not been able to persuade them to accept the plan. Moreover, O2 and Orange even said that they refuse to promote this model in your channels, if Nokia will supply it with Skype.

As stated by one of the largest networks of mobile communications in Britain in an interview with Mobile Today, Nokia is trying to create their own ecosystem, but the Finnish company did not take into account the interests of their partners (read mobile operators!), And as if she did not know that they spend about 40 mil. pounds a year on promoting their brands.

To be honest, network operators can be understood. If the N97 will come with Skype, then soon they will be nothing at all, in a word, yes horns legs! But the fact is that this smartphone supports Wi-Fi, as such networks are now at least. Given the fact that Nokia is very interested in good relations with operators, it would have to abandon Skype.

ViewSonic introduced "Monica"

ViewSonic officially introduced two new monitor HD, VTMS2431 and CD4230, writes Engadget HD. Their presentation was held at the Digital Signage Expo, held in Las Vegas, USA, this week. According to the American company, the first model belongs to the category of so-called "multimedia LCD TV HD", and the second is intended for use in public places and in the advertising industry.

In fact, the model VTMS2431 is nothing like a hybrid display with screen sizes of 24 inches diagonally. The device is equipped with integrated ATSC / NTSC / QAM tuner, media player, USB port, or even RS232, so that it can be used in home automation systems. His deliveries are scheduled for the II quarter. According to ViewSonic, its recommended price is 449 dollars.

In the second model, CD4230, this 42-inch LCD display with a very thin frame. Its main technical characteristics are as follows: the brightness of 500 nits, contrast 1500:1, VGA / DVI, RS232. Package includes mounting VESA, so that any problems with the installation, the idea should not be. Recommended price of this model - 1999 U.S. dollars. As expected, it will go on sale in the II quarter.

It should be noted that both models support the resolution of 1920 × 1080, ie, they can display HD video in the resolution of 1080p (Full HD).

Eee Box 206 - a new desktop PC from ASUS with support for HD

ASUS introduced the new model 206 Eee Box from the line of compact desktop Eee Box, removed support for HD-Multimedia through HDMI output and built-graphic controller - unfortunately, ASUS in typical fashion he did not inform either the model or manufacturer of graphics cards. Like other multimedia Eee Box PC 206 is equipped with remote control, and specialized software, in particular the Media Eee Cinema.

Otherwise, Eee Box 206 is different from other PCs of its rulers - it is equipped with 1.6GGts processor Atom, 1GB of RAM, 2.5-inch 80Gb hard drive preloaded with Windows XP Home. In addition to HDMI, new output is DVI, network port Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0-port modules and is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Price Eee Box 206, comes in black or white color, is 440 dollars.

Samsung NC20 laptop

Samsung has decided to end this week, Prime notebook NC20. Like its rivals from Dell-Inspiron Mini 12, new from Samsung is something in between notebook and the full system and is equipped with 12-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 × 800, as well as full-size keyboard and trackpad, but 1.3Ggts equipped with a VIA Nano processor and embedded video.

The manufacturer states that the novelty lasted for one capable of charging the battery is approximately 6.5 hours. NC20 has the old 160GB hard drive preloaded with Windows XP Home, 1GB of RAM, 1.3-megapixel webcam, three USB-port Ethernet network jack and the card reader 3-in-1 ". New price is still unknown, but its nearest competitor from Dell costs $ 489 with pre-Windows XP.

HD-660 - a new HD-Player of Gemei

Gemei Chinese company has recently introduced its new portable media players - HD-660, which can play HD-video on its 4.3-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 480 × 272. The player supports TransFlash memory cards up to 32Gb and play video files in formats RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, and MPEG, as well as displays images in formats JPG, BMP and PNG, and plays the audio formats MP3, WMA, and FLAC.

HD-660 has stereo speakers, as well as FM-radio and radio recording function. The player is equipped with remote control, as well as video, which allows you to connect it to your TV for playback of files on the big screen. New complete with lithium-ion battery for 2 000 mAh. Price new player is about 88 dollars.

Here is how Motorola i465 iDEN

According to Mobile Review and Unwired View, this way looks like the final version of Motorola i465 iDEN.

To be honest, the final version of the long-awaited phone from Motorola looks much better and more brutally than in those photos that hit the network some time ago. They say that the i465 supports Bluetooth 2.0 and has all the functionality specific to mobile devices of this class, including Push-To-Talk. But the main design features of this model, of course, the full QWERTY keyboard, and Web-browser, so users will feel very comfortable on the web anywhere.

HD Media Player - a device with a unique design

Here is another concept of media player. The device is designed Mokom Stephen (Stephen Mok) and still nameless, so we will call it a HD Media Player, which translated into Russian is a high definition media player.

As you may have noticed, HD Media Player is remarkable, that has a unique design. Rather, the author of this idea, a great connoisseur of Japanese garden art and drew inspiration from there. By design the device and its remote control look like real stones at the Japanese gardens.

For the sake of justice it must be said that design is not the only advantage of this player. The point is that the HD Media Player combines the latest advances in high technology. It can connect to any high-definition television (HDTV) or a speaker system for playback of video or audio material stored on its hard drive. In addition, the device even has a built-module Wi-Fi, which allows you to connect it to your computer via a wireless connection. By design HD Media Player ideal for any interior, and if you put it next to your TV, you certainly have a feeling that you are somewhere far away in the Far East is in a Japanese garden. As you may have noticed, this device all the keys are well hidden from outside view, and the body only a small display that shows the main parameters of the system and its status.

Sony is preparing a compact camera superclass

DPReview, Engadget and some informed sources claim that at the forthcoming exhibition of Photo Marketing Association (PMA) 2009, which will be held next week in Las Vegas, U.S., Sony will necessarily unique camera - CyberShot DSC-HX1. Incidentally, this model has already been seen in Europe in some stores online, including BuyACamera (UK). However, until now no one knows how it looks, because until now it has no real photos.

While this model does not mirror, a compact, but according to preliminary data, it has some nice features. Apart from the 9-megapixel CMOS matrix, DSC-HX1 still boasts a powerful optics with a 20-fold increase in the optical, sound, HQ, the possibility of recording video in the resolution of 1080p. They say that the camera supposedly has 2.7-inch display, but some sources claim that in fact it is the same display (3-inch) as the model DSC-H50 (pictured).

Among other features CyberShot DSC-HX1 include optics SteadyShot and high speed shooting - 10 frames per second. According to preliminary data, the camera will be on sale soon at a price of 400 pounds (571 U.S. dollars at current exchange rate).

5800 XpressMusic! Defect is detected!

This is how often in life happens: you like some thing and want to buy it, and suddenly you discover that it was a defect. Unfortunately, does not it? Unfortunately, the reputation of one of the best music phones on the market, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

According to Unwired View, after three months of careful study of the situation of marriage in this model, Mobile Review have come to a very disappointing conclusion that the latest MusicPhone of Nokia has several serious defects. According to the author of the article, Eldar Murtazin, who is the owner of Mobile Review, his team had spent approximately 4500 dollars for the purchase of test samples and a lot of time to explore the feedback of customers. According to the author, the most serious problem at the 5800 XpressMusic is connected just with the speakers that the idea could lead to failure after several months of operation. This is true for all the vehicles that were manufactured prior to February of this year. Other problems have been building waste in the left corner of the device and the deterioration of the technical characteristics, Nokia is frankly acknowledged the defects on the 5800 XpressMusic, but the famous Finnish company said that the problem is supposedly solved. According to her, is to blame your speakers, the Nokia service which immediately rejected. According to the Victoria Eremina, Head of the PR Nokia Eurasia.

Let's hope that this issue does not affect the sales of this model as a whole.

LG offers an excellent but inexpensive monitor

Continuing the theme of monitors. If for some reason, Dell monitors are not suitable, you can assure you there is always an alternative in the form of monitors, LG. As reported by the same Slash Gear, the South Korean company recently launched on the market a very decent model - W2261. The size of the screen - 21.5 inches diagonally, but if you think that it is different from other models with the size of the screen, then soon you will have to change your opinion about this monitor.

While this model builds on the LCD panel type TN + Film, it has a very interesting quality: it is a dynamic contrast of 50000:1, though in a static mode, this indicator does not exceed 1000:1. Among other features, you can select the brightness of 300 nits, 160/170 degrees viewing angles horizontally and vertically, the standard 1080p (Full HD), as well as a port HDMI, VGA and DVI-D with the technology of copyright protection HDCP.

In our opinion, this is more chic than a monitor. For your information, it costs only 227 dollars. However, while it is only available in Japan, but I think that soon we will go.

The perfect addition to the Dell Studio XPS 435

If you liked the latest gaming PC Studio XPS 435, which was introduced recently, it's likely that you will enjoy 22-inch display, SX2210, which Dell offers as an option for the most powerful desktop system. The monitor, it must be said, excellent and inexpensive. Its price is only 280 dollars.

For this amount you will receive a 22-inch display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, so that it can display HD video in the resolution of Full HD (1080p). Among other features of this monitor are the response time of 2 ms, dynamic contrast of 1000:1, brightness of 300 nits, and 160/170 degrees viewing angles horizontally and vertically. Like many modern monitors, SX2210 has a 2-megapixel Web-camera.

As expected, this model will be put on sale March 20. Its estimated cost is only 280 dollars. It is possible that Dell will offer this model as an option to its latest game machine Studio XPS 435, which will go on sale the same day.

Epson R-D1xG - and again a modern retro

For the majority of fans still cameras «under Retro best option is the Leica M8.2, but, alas, it is quite expensive. For this reason, in 2004, Epson introduced an alternative to Leica, which would be more accessible to buyers. The camera was named R-D1. More recently, producer refresh R-D1, providing a digital camera R-D1xG.

The camera is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD display and supports a memory card, SDHC. Otherwise, R-1DxG match the characteristics of RD, including the same 6-megapixel sensor. The camera will cost about three thousand dollars.

Sony introduces new Walkman

Against the background of the remaining prime February presentation player Sony NW-S738FK and NW-S736FK passed almost unnoticed. However, their appearance tells us that Sony is not rushing to abandon the classics, and continues to invest in sound quality. Details on the new read inside news.

Both players are equipped with 2-inch TFT-displays and supports a lot of formats, which are transmitted without loss of quality. The memory capacity of 4GB or 8 GB is quite enough for storing music and videos - in fact, the only difference between the players and is in memory. The set will be supplied by the player and dock with speakers. Sales of new products will begin March 14.

Studio 1555 - the new prime minister from Dell

Dell has chosen Singapore as a premier Metso updated its notebook-15 Series Studio - Studio 1555. Novelty is equipped with a monitor with LED-backlight 15.6-inch diagonal, and the ratio 16:9 parties in resolving 1366 × 768. A laptop equipped with the latest graphics controller from ATI - Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512 MB of graphics memory.

New 2.4GGts equipped with a processor Intel Core 2 Duo, 3GB of RAM and a 250Gb hard drive with preloaded Windows Vista Home Premium. In Singapore, Dell Studio 1555 is sold at a price of around 1050 dollars. A laptop with a larger screen and higher resolution, as well as the odd gigabytes of RAM and a new graphics chip is only 30 dollars more than the basic model of Studio 15. On delivery times in Europe so far nothing is known.

HP Pavilion dv7t - "quiet" premiere from HP

HP presented a new laptop Pavilion dv7t completely new and greatly improved the display graphics. The updated model is moving from the old screen aspect ratio (the ratio of side 16:10, 17 diagonal inches) to a new relation to 16:9, and 17.3-inch diagonal, with resolution of 1600 × 900. Novelty is also equipped with a video from the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 in the base to the top Mobility Radeon HD 4650.

The base price of new items is $ 1000 (850 with discount) with 2GGts dual-core processor Pentium, 2 GB RAM, 250GB hard drive and writes DVD-drive. Buyers can improve the integration 2.66Ggts processor to Core 2 Duo or 2Ggts Core 2 Quad, 8GB RAM, 1TB of disk space on two hard drive and Blu-ray combo drive. Orders are accepted on a novelty today. Deliveries will begin in mid-March.

Pioneer introduces a new Blu-ray drive

The European unit Pioneer announced the launch of sales writer drive for Blu-ray Disc-BDR-203BK, which is capable of recording one-and two-layer BD-R discs at up to 8x. The drive is also capable of writing BD-RE at a speed of 2x, and DVD-R discs in a 16-second speed. Double DVD-R recorded at a speed of 8x, and CD-R - at 32x. Pioneer provided the drive several new technologies, in particular, vibration suppression technology Ultra DRA.

Also, the new drive is equipped with a processor Limited Equalizer, on the statement that the company seriously improves the quality of reading the disc, and liquid-crystal compensator corrects irregularities direction laser to compensate for the damage to the disk. BDR-203BK already been on sale in Europe at a cost of about $ 318.

ASUS presents new and powerful notebook

The game version of the W90 laptop ASUS - W90Vp-X1, presented at the CES this year, has already appeared in the retail network. W90Vp-X1 has a 18.4-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1200, and is equipped with dual video ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 with 1GB of graphics memory. The laptop is running 2.8GGts processor Intel Core 2 Duo and complete with 6Gb of RAM. New platform built on Intel X38, specially designed for notebook PCs. In addition, a laptop equipped with the function of Turbo Gear, accelerates the processor by 25 percent.

W90Vp-X1 is equipped with a 320Gb drive with the speed of rotation of the spindle 7 200 rpm c preloaded operating system Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, as well as writes DVD-drive. In addition, the laptop has a 5.1-channel sound system Altec Lansing, supports Dolby Home Theater, as well as 2-megapixel webcam. Of the communication notebook contains Draft N Wi-Fi-module module Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet-card and 56K modem. Novelty has HDMI connectors, and VGA, as well as 3 USB-port, as well as slot ExpressCard, card reader 8-in-1 "and eSATA ports and Firewire. Along with its battery laptop weighs about 5.25 kg. Price novelties - November 2200.

Dell introduced two fiscal monitor, with a focus on ecology

Dell start selling dual monitors, friendly to the environment. G2210-22-inch and 24-inch G2410 both use energy only when needed and have a light-sensitive sensors for automatic lighting of the environment. They are also equipped with a function PowerNap for faster switching off and made of plastic recycling.

Contrary to expectations, both the monitor using traditional fluorescence illumination on the cold cathode and panel with 1000:1 contrast, 5 ms response time, as well as the relatively narrow angles of view (170 degrees horizontally and 160 degrees vertically). New ports are equipped with DVI and VGA. G2210 Price is $ 239, and G2410 - $ 349.

Nokia wants to try their luck in the computer business

It seems that Nokia really wants to try their luck in the market of mobile computers. However, these rumors go long ago, but yesterday this was admitted by the Chief Executive Officer of Nokia. Speaking on the TV YLE, he said the following: "We are indeed considering such a possibility."

It should be noted that the word leader Nokia made a week later after the Acer, a manufacturer of personal computers number 3 in the world of sales, has released their first smartphone (8 models) under its own name. Thus, the Taiwanese company followed the example of Hewlett-Packard (№ 1) and Lenovo (№ 4). The latter, as we know, too, decided to engage in the production of mobile phones. However, according to some analysts, if the trio decided to try their luck in this market segment because they believe that the production of smartphones to cost-effectively, it is the case with Nokia, not so much the benefit is obvious. According to Ben Wood (Ben Wood), Nokia really concerned that it has created new competitors, which, moreover, are "tezhelovesami" in the field of IT. Therefore, the Finnish company is trying to diversitsirovat production, especially as leading brands have been equipped with mobile computers embedded wireless modules. But the problem here is that the market for mobile systems, too, is experiencing is not the best of times, and Nokia should take into account such realii.S other hand, if Acer released smartphones under its own brand, why Nokia could not undertake the development and production of mobile computers? Incidentally, the photo shows the layout of Sparrow. This is something between the Smartphone and the so-called Internet Tablet. Maybe this is a mobile computer in the understanding of Nokia?

GeForce GTX 280M

If anything extraordinary will happen, next week, and if more precise, on Tuesday March 4, NVIDIA will officially present its most powerful mobile GPU - GeForce GTX280M. Apparently, it's just a "beast", and although the test results from independent sources yet, there is every reason to believe that in the words of NVIDIA lot of truth.

This map is based on 55 nm core of G92b and has 192 processor cores CUDA. Its graphics core and shader unit works at a frequency of 585 MHz and 1463 respectively. Site uses 256-bit bus and boasts 1 GB of VRAM GDDR3. The frequency of video RAM (VRAM) 950 MHz. It should be noted that the GeForce 280M supports PhysX, SLI and Hybrid SLI. According to NVIDIA, on average, this GPU is 20% more powerful than the GeForce 9800M GTX. Remember that at the moment, the latter model is the most powerful among all the mobile graphics cards from NVIDIA. In some games such as Crysis, Call of Duty, World At War, Crysis Warhead, World in Conflict, and Mirror's Edge, the gap in performance between the GeForce 280M and GeForce 9800M GTX is 50% or even higher. According to NVIDIA, it is a merit of CUDA technology and the Graphics Plus.

In addition to GeForce 280M, on Tuesday announced two more NVIDIA GPU - GTX260M and GTS 160M.

ARM to try to force Intel

Apparently, the Intel will soon be quite a serious competitor in the market Netbook - a British company ARM Holdings. In fact, the company is well known throughout the world due to its low-voltage processors that are used in many smartphones and other mobile devices. Now, ARM wants to try to force Intel to market ultrathin laptops, which is known to be dominated by core Atom.

As reported by ZDNet, a British company recently demonstrated the first prototypes of such systems in the mobile processor Freescale iMX515 and Qualcomm Snapdragon. According to the ARM, such chips could easily handle HD video at 720p resolution of the clock frequency at 1 Hz. Moreover, the British felt that it would be better if they will work it on Linux, to compete with processors x86.

Apparently, not chosen by chance ARM Linux Ubuntu. The point is that the British company is actively collaborating with Canonical to develop a special version of the operating system that will support processors ARM. In addition, Adobe will also release a special plug-in Flash 10 for systems based on ARM. It is expected that the version of Ubuntu for such systems will be ready by April, and by that time, most likely we will get the first data on the performance Netbook, built on a platform of ARM. If everything goes according to plan, they will go on sale in June at a cost of $ 250.

Acer Hornet

The new Nettop from Acer, Hornet, appeared in the Turkish portal Donanimhaber.com. Rather, the development of this model has already been completed or close to it, and the Taiwan company will soon submit it to court users, says Fudzilla. It should be noted that the translation into Russian means Hornet hornet, but how much of it, now look.

This model is based on Intel Atom processor and GeForce 9400 ICP platform from NVIDIA, so it easily cope with HD video, even in the resolution of 1080p. By the way, Hornet supports not only single but also dual-core processor Atom, and moreover, it is so compact that it can hang on a wall or on the back of the monitor. They say that in the delivery of the alleged will Nettop dashboard-like game controller from the game prefixes Nintendo Wii, so the Hornet, is likely to be used as a home entertainment center based PC.

New hybrid LG Monitor

LG Electronics formally announced the start of serial production of new hybrid monitor writes I4U. This model can be used not only as a monitor but also as a high definition TV. The size of the screen is 27 inches diagonally.

If we believe the South Koreans, it is ideal for watching video HD. The point is that it not only supports the resolution of 1080p (Full HD), but also has a screen with a 16:9 format. Among other features of the hybrid display were quite high screen refresh rate (120 Hz) and the relatively low response time (4 ms gray-to-gray).

This is all that we know about this model, as well as LG Electronics has not etails. As you may have noticed, this model has no name, and the only thing that we have received from South Korea, this picture of the hybrid monitor. Its cost and availability, unfortunately, not a word.

SanDisk will introducing the more advanced card

SanDisk has released a new card: ImageMate All-In-One and ImageMate Multi-Card. Series ImageMate will immediately distinguish the two characteristics: the reduction of time for data transmission and a more compact body. By the way, on the case of a transfer button, which automatically loads selected by the user application or a website, without using the shift method.

ImageMate All-In-One supports nearly all popular memory card standards. Speed reading is 34 MB / sec, while the ImageMate Multi-Card - up to 30 MB / sec. Estimated retail price is $ 29.99 and $ 19.99 respectively.

Smart SC120D - home computer in the aluminum

Abee Japan has released an interesting case for the home PC - Smart SC120D. He made entirely of aluminum and available in silver and black color variations. Of particular convenience is that the building is set on legs, under which well fit the keyboard.

New works with the motherboard and Micro ATX Mini ITX, puts 2 3.5-inch HDD and one additional 2.5-inch HDD. On the front panel outputs are eSATA and DUAL USB. Price Smart SC120D is 160 euros.

Hershey's will be in electronics business - the first Hershey flashdisk or usb drive

Hershey's has decided to use his world-famous brand for advancement of electronics and peripherals. Thus, the Company entered into an agreement with Jazwares, as a result of which will soon have USB-storage volume of 1-4GB, a type of candy Hershey's. The cost of such flashdisk will be absolutely acceptable: from 15 to 30 dollars.

Later, in the development of this direction, the sweet brand planned digital cameras, headphones and speakers for multimedia players. Each unit will be associated with some sort of sweets: from Kisses and Jolly Ranchers.

Source: http://www.jazwares.com/electronics_hershey_yumdrivers.html

Samsung OZ - third phone acrobat

If you remember, the first phone is Samsung, which is rotated in all directions came in 2006, it was the SPH-B3100. In 2007, it went over fine fellow - SPH-B6550, and literally a few days ago Samsung Electronics introduced the third unit in an unusual form factor, code-named OZ (SPH - W6450). The manufacturer positions it as a youth phone, designed for web surfing.

In terms of technical characteristics, it is worth mentioning the support of Bluetooth 2.0, an electronic dictionary and file viewer. The display is large - 2.8 inches. Photograph and record video, you can with a 3-megapixel camera, and to listen to the music player is easy. Price OZ will be a little less than 400 dollars.

Gateway will be releasing their budget class computers

Gateway has recently announced four quite interesting desktop relating to the budget class. Now, in the FX series is a balance between simple and professional systems, through the FX6800-11 ($ 1300) and FX6800-09 ($ 1650). Computers represent a finalized version of 01e with increased up to 6 GB of memory, faster graphics cards and processors Core i7. On the other updates can be found inside the news.

Embodiment of the middle class will LX6810-01 for $ 800. The computer is equipped with a Core 2 Quad processor clock speed of 2.33 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GT120 with 1 GB of memory and hard drive to 640GB. More new budget - DX4200-11 Phenom X4 clock speed of 2.2 GHz and large enough for its price (610 dollars), the amount of memory to 6GB. It installed video card Radeon HD 3200 and the hard drive to 750GB. DX and LX can be purchased at these days, and FX will be on sale by March.

The two "advanced" PMP from Sony

Good news for fans of Sony! According to Slash Gear, now a famous Japanese company has launched for sale in Europe two "advanced" portable media player in a series of Walkman - NWZ-X1051 and the NWZ-X1061. Remember that these models were shown at CES'09 in early January, and now they will go on sale in the old continent.

Both models support Wi-Fi and have a 3-inch OLED touch screen. In addition, they can boast of a digital S-Master amplifier and supports almost all existing media formats, including MP3, WMA, AAC, L-PCM and AVC, H.263, MPEG-4 and WMV DRM. It is also worth noting that they "know how" to upload video to YouTube and download audio and video materials through the Wi-Fi connection. According to Sony, Technology Digital Clear Audio NWZ-X1051 and the NWZ-X1061 can provide a perfect clean sound.

It should be noted that in fact both models are virtually identical on all parameters, and the only difference between them is the amount of internal memory. If the NWZ-X1051 16 GB Flash memory, the NWZ-X1061 it twice more - 32 GB. Both models were presented at CES'09 in early January, and now Sony has launched its sales in Europe. They can already be pre-ordered on Amazon UK.

Fujitsu LifeBook A1120 notebook

Fujitsu announced the release of notebook LifeBook A1120, to replace today's LifeBook A1110. Like its predecessor, the new A1120 is removable panels that allow users to modify its appearance. New running 2GGts Intel Core 2 Duo processors and equipped with up to 4GB of RAM. In the basic configuration, a laptop equipped with a 250Gb SATA-drive at a speed of spindle rotation 5400 rpm.

The display also undergone modernization - Monitor A1120 has a diagonal of 15.6 inches and resolution of 1366 × 768. His contrast of 350:1 and brightness - 220 cd/m2. A laptop equipped with an integrated video GMA X4500MHD, 1.3-megapixel camera with built-in microphone, and Bluetooth 2.1 module and writes DVD-drive. Novelty comes with three removable panels. Its base price is 799 dollars.

Dell represents a new powerful desktop PCs

Dell introduced a new Super desktop PCs - Studio XPS 435. Unlike its predecessor, the new has a new design with improved air and the outflow of large amounts of space for the upgrade. Studio XPS 435 can be from 12 to 24 GB of RAM, has 4.5 TB of disk space and is complete with 475-watt power supply. At the top of the block is a special niche, which is conveniently located a MP3-player or a camera during the exchange of information with them through three USB-port, audio jack and infrared port are located nearby.

The new system uses a range of processors Core i7 - from 2.66GGts models to 3.2GGts Core i7 Extreme is equipped with video and Radeon HD 4870 with 1GB of graphics memory, and optional Blu-ray drive, the audio controller Sound Blaster X-Fi, and таке Module 802.11n Wi -Fi. On the price and delivery dates until the new items is not known.

UMID has suspended the sale of M1

To be honest, everyone was ecstatic when UMID first demonstrated its mobile Internet device M1 at CES'09. At first glance, it seems everything is fine. But, as I say, not all that glitters, gold, and seems to have UMID has a very serious reason to pause.

As it became known today, the South Korean company was forced to suspend the sale of M1, at least in South Korea. Remember that praise the mobile Internet terminal (Mobile Internet Device - MID) will go on sale February 13, and still UMID was able to sell all 500 units.

And if the truth, the buyers of large claims against the UMID by the quality of manufacture, low-quality castings to roughly treated edges. To verify this, just look inside M1, say some sources. Evil languages are now referred to as the model pale shadow Viliv S5. As is known, the MID has been launched for sale yesterday, and 15 minutes Viliv managed to sell over a thousand units. It is not clear then whether the UMID review their plans or not, but you can see, The situation is clearly not in her favor.

Acer has already prepared a new version of Aspire One

Acer is working day and night to keep the title of leader on the market Netbook. Although the Taiwanese company is put on the market the latest version of Aspire One just a month ago, apparently it was already going to submit to the court users different model in this series, and new pictures, which hit the Web today, thanks to Tech Connect Magazine, indicate this.

As you can see photos, new models are clearly thinner than the existing, and most likely this is the model of a series of Aspire One, which reportedly has a 11.6-inch display. While no technical details about it there, but, as the Tech Connect Magazine, the model will be supplied not only with Windows, but also with Linux. The thing is that Acer has recently reaffirmed the commitment of the operating system open source. It is possible that Acer will show a novelty at the CeBIT in Hanover in March this year.

Buffalo TeraStation updates

Buffalo has updated its TS-XL/R5 TeraStation. After the last improvement of the system begins to operate 6TB of memory using 4 hard disks of 1.5TB each. AC drive, as before, using a disk partition RAID 0/1/5/10 and two port Gigabit Ethernet.

The new system will cost consumers in the 1340 Euros. Sales will begin in early March. Based on the information on the manufacturer's website, you can get not only an updated drive, but additional hard drives separately.

Microsoft SideWinder X8 will be released for sale

Mouse Microsoft SideWinder X8, announced a further fall, this week will be on sale. Today it is one of the most functional peripheral devices, Microsoft, fitted with a sensor BlueTrack, and having permission from 250dpi to 4000dpi. For the moment, the mouse cover the distance to 3000mm. However, this solution will cost money - some hundreds of dollars.

Lithium-ion battery, mouse, enough for 30 hours, but when connected to USB-cable can be used an unlimited number of times. As with the mouse will be supplied removable base, which is designed to minimize the load the brush with motion manipulator.

Samsung SPH-W7100 - mobile phone with siren

Samsung presented a somewhat unusual mobile phone SPH-W7100, for women and children. This almost toy cot with a pattern of hearts on the top panel may issue an alarm volume to one hundred decibels. In parallel with the activation of sirens, the unit will send a message asking for help to the local emergency response service with an indication of the precise coordinates of the victim, for which the phone is activated GPS.

In a press release to novelty also stated that if the phone is lost, to simplify the search for the owner, it flashes bright flashes. The truth about how to run the search engine and activate such a tracker, said nothing.

Present SPH-W7100 in Korea on 13 March. The price it is still unknown.

Infinite Sustainable - the phone that never become obsolete

The idea, I should say, quite original and daring, and if you are already tired of changing mobile phones, most likely, Infinite Sustainable your choice, though we very much doubt that the idea of Will Orroka ever be realized.

Here is another concept phone - Infinite Sustainable. He developed one of the leading designers of Yanko Design, Orrok Will (Will Orrok), and according to the author, it will never become obsolete or morally or physically.

Briefly, Infinite Sustainable has two components - the so-called strata and modernization. Regarding hardware, the phone consists of four layers - the battery, OLED display, the shell of high polymer, and printed circuit board, while each layer can be easily replaced if necessary, so that, for the idea that mobile device has never lagged behind in fashion.

According to the author, in the original form of Infinite Sustainable Phone must have the following specifications:

- OLED display with a rotation angle of 360 degrees, and with tactile feedback
- 32 GB internal memory
- 8.1-megapixel camera
- Dock
- Supports Sync and Charge (simultaneous synchronization and loading through the port USB)

As shown in the photographs, mobile devices running Windows Mobile, so the question arises: if the hardware can be upgraded, then what about the software? The point is that at MWC'09 Microsoft publicly stated, none of the existing mobile platform WinMo does not have the opportunity to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5! This is still the author fails to mention.

ASUS introduced a small but very powerful mother board

This morning, ASUS officially put on the market a new system board from a family of RoG (Republic of Gamers) - Rampage II GENE, writes HEXUS. Like all representatives of this family, this model is positioned in the segment of hi-end, but it is intended for use in desktop systems, SFF (Small Form Factor)-based Core i7 processors from Intel and implemented in the form-factor micro-ATX.

Despite its small size (24,4 × 24,4 cm), Rampage II GENE compatible with all the Core i7 processors with Socket LGA 1366 and supports up to 6 memory DIMM DDR3 to 2000 MHz operating frequency. But that's not all. It turns out that this "baby" still has two connectors PCI Express x16, and it can install two graphics cards in SLI configuration or CrossFire. Other design features include a razemPCI Express x4, one PCI 2.2, seven ports SATA, one eSATA. It is also worth noting that the board supports 7.1-channel sound via the integrated module SupremeFX X-Fi. Like all members of the family of ROG (Republic of Gamers), Rampage II Gene possesses the necessary acceleration functions MemOK, CPU Level Up, Extreme Tweaker, Q-Fan Plus and Voltiminder, so this fee is likely to be appreciated by those who wants to build a compact, but powerful system based on Core i7.O cost and availability Rampage II GENE yet not reported, but can be seen that this fee not cheap.

Olympus E620 - a powerful solution for novice photographers

Today, Olympus introduced a new user to the Court of mirror cell - E620. Although this model is positioned in the segment of entry-level DSLR cameras, and is designed for novice photographers, it has a high technical characteristics and is particularly compact, says Engadget.

The point is that this model combines the best features of two models - E30 and E520. As you know, the first model belongs to the category of semi-cells, and the second is positioned in the segment of entry-level cameras. With regard to compactness, that is, E620 have inherited from the E420 is a compact block, so that we have a very interesting solution for those who consider themselves novice to professional photographer. Remember that at one time regarded as E420 in the world's smallest camera in the class of DSLR.

Among the main design features of E620 were 12.3-megapixel matrix type LiveMOS built-in image stabilization, 7-autofocus processor TruePic III +, integrated flash and a wireless 2.7-inch swivel screen.

Olympus E620 Deliveries are scheduled for May. Camera Price - 700 U.S. dollars. But the amount of 800 dollars you can get this great camera with a lens 14-42mm f3.5-5.6.

LG has launched its "Super TV" on sale

According to Slash Gear, LG Electronics today officially launched the sale of its "Super TV" in a series of Scarlet LH70. While it represented only 4 models with screen sizes of 47, 42, 37 and 32 inches diagonally. All models differ very thin shells, and as argued by LG, its thickness is only 39.7 mm in the younger models, and 40.9 mm in the older models, respectively.

It should also be noted that all of the above models support Bluetooth, DivX, and have a record-high dynamic contrast 10.000.000:1. Among other features LH70 can refresh the screen to 120 Hz, 2 ms response time, and so-called technology Color Decanting, which automatically adjusts screen brightness depending on ambient lighting. It explains the LG Electronics, all models in this series are miniature sensors that automatically determine any changes in background illumination in order to select the optimal brightness of the screen. This technology, according to the South Koreans, resulting in lower energy consumption of televisions and improve the quality of the image on the LCD panel type XCanvas.

In addition, the Scarlet LH70 TVs equipped with USB ports and embedded modules, Bluetooth, so that they can quickly and easily connect external hard drives, and even wireless headsets that support the standard A2DP.

Most older model of this series, 47-inch, is approximately 1848 dollars, a price of 42 -, 37 - and 32-inch models will be 1386, 1254 and 957 U.S. dollars.

Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition is on the way

Finally, Microsoft today officially announced his intention to run in the sale of a limited batch of Xbox game prefixes called Exclusive Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console, says Slash Gear. delivery, in addition to most stations, includes game, wireless game controller and some accessory, such as a 120 GB hard drive, headset Xbox. It should be noted that the latest version of Xbox is executed in the shell of red color, but some accessory, including hard drive and headset are black.

In fact, the Exclusive Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console little different from the current version of Xbox 360 Elite, with the exception of body painted in red. This model also has Component and HDMI ports and Ethernet. The purchaser of this version, incidentally, will have access to the service of Microsoft LIVE, as well as a copy of the game Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for diversity. Estimated cost Exclusive Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console will be about 399 dollars.

Lenovo has reached the military standards

Recently it was reported that eight laptops Lenovo ThinkPad (X200, X301, X200s, X200 Tablet, T400, T500, R400, and SL300) were approved under the U.S. military standards. The basis for this was the endurance Laptop with respect to vibration, dust, pressure, humidity and temperature. Some of them have received additional protection mechanisms in the fall, and ThinkPad T400 - increased screen brightness, which allows you to properly work in direct sunlight.

All eight Laptop processors are equipped with Intel Centrino 2. Optionally they can be ordered with solid-state disks. The cost of laptops starting from thousands of dollars.

Samsung S5600 will be available in Russia

Samsung S5600 draws from two facts: it will be one of the few budget sensory apparatus, and it will be on sale in Russia. Information about the new very briefly: it is known only that the smartphone is made in the plastic case and will use the TouchWiz UI. Another couple of pictures you can see inside the news.