BlackBerry Dakota and Apollo Appears specifications

BlackBerry Dakota and Apollo Appears specifications

Various leaks on new handsets continue to circulate in cyberspace. The one that was warmly discussed is the emergence of two units new BlackBerry smartphone, which is named Dakota and Apollo. BGR online seems to be the first to get the technology leaked specifications, complete with a picture of the BlackBerry Dakota. If the leak is accurate, it looks like Dakota that looks like a quite reliable Bold by Research in Motion (RIM) are at a great war in the realm of smartphones.

Dakota is reportedly has a 5 megapixel camera with HD video capability as well as the lights flash. Other features include 4GB of storage, 768 MB RAM, 3G mobile hotspots, Wi-Fi, MicroUSB port, BlackBerry OS 6.1, 2.8-inch screen and a qwerty keyboard. That said, Dakota will have touch screen capabilities resemble to Blackberry Torch.

Beside Dakota, BlackBerry Apollo is touted as the latest BlackBerry Curve generation. BlackBerry Apollo specifications include BlackBerry OS 6.1, Wi Fi, GPS, 5MP camera with flash and 512MB RAM, and 11 mm thickness.

There is no official announcement from RIM regarding these two handsets. It is estimated, BlackBerry Dakota and Apollo will be introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, which took place in Barcelona next month.

BlackBerry Dakota specifications

• Operating system: BlackBerry 6.1
• Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS, NFC
• Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Display: 2.8-inch VGA capacitive touchscreen display
• Input: QWERTY keyboard
• Memory: 768MB RAM
• Storage: 4GB onboard
• Camera: 5MP camera with HD video recording and flash
• Connectors: MicroUSB
• Battery:
• Dimensions: 10.5 millimeters think
• Other: 3G mobile hotspot feature, magnetometer, accelerometer, proximity sensor

BlackBerry Apollo specifications:
• Processor: 800MHz Tavor MG-1
• Operating system: BlackBerry 6.1
• Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSPA 7.2Mbps
• Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC
• Display: HVGA
• Input: QWERTY keyboard
• Memory: 512MB RAM
• Camera: 5MP with flash
• Battery: 1050mAh
• Dimensions: 11 millimeters thick

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The Panasonic DMC-GF2 Review

The Panasonic DMC-GF2 Review

When we awarded the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 an Editors' Choice about a year ago, it was mostly because it fulfilled three of the four reasons I think the category exists: an interchangeable-lens camera (ILC), it provided a consumer-friendly compact size, faster than point-and-shoot performance, and the image-quality benefits of a large-ish Micro Four Thirds sensor.

Now there's a lot more competition: Olympus' PEN series is still around (but with sluggish performance), and Sony has come out with its sleekly designed and solidly performing NEX models. The biggest problem with a lot of these models, however, is price: They command the prices of entry-level dSLRs but don't deliver on the performance. The cheaper ILCs simply aren't compact enough. So I have to admit, I expected a little more with Panasonic's announcement of its GF1 update, the Lumix DMC-GF2. Though the sensor is the same resolution as before, it's the same newer version that's in the Lumix DMC-LX5.

Discussion of size is important in this market space, because in addition to image quality, this is where the battle lines are drawn. These cameras are designed to deliver the best image quality in the smallest volume. Technically, the Lumix GF2 is similar to its predecessor, with the same 12.1-megapixel sensor, but Panasonic says its Venus Engine FHD processor will improve noise performance across the ISO range, which is important when going up against APS-C sensors. What they've achieved in this important area will have to wait until we receive a production version, as all we've seen is a working prototype.

Size isn't the only component to the story, what's also interesting is what they had to do to achieve this size reduction, which includes moving many of the features that previously had a dial to the new touchscreen. Many of the G2's touchscreen features have been brought to the GF2, and many new ones were created to replace features like the Mode dial. At the same time, Panasonic added higher resolution video to the GF2, up to 1,920 x 1,080 at 60i in AVCHD compression.

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Review WD Scorpio Black 750GB Worth

Review WD Scorpio Black 750GB Worth

Western Digital SATA hard drive brings 2.5-inch WD Scorpio Black 750 GB 7200 RPM for high performance computers and storage devices to move.
One of the fastest hard drives on the market, WD Scorpio Black drives combine 7200 RPM spin speed in its class and 16MB cache to deliver maximum notebook performance.

Now available in capacities up to 750 GB, WD Scorpio Black hard drives provide additional capacity needed by creative professionals, gamers, and enthusiasts PC to complete their work. Using the Advanced Format (AF) technology, hard drive 750 GB WD Scorpio Black also incorporates a variety of data protection features to actively monitor and protect valuable data.

The entire family of WD Scorpio Black hard drives is designed for use in OEM notebook systems and has been tested across multiple platforms to allow anyone a successful upgrade of speed and performance to their current notebook system.

"Our most demanding customers have come to expect "no compromises" from our all of our Black series products," explains Matt Rutledge, vice president of product marketing for WD. "The new WD Scorpio Black drive does not disappoint, providing users of portable devices the necessary speed, significant storage and efficient power management needed to enjoy their favorite HD content, high resolution images, powerful office applications or gaming at home, in the office or on the road."

Price and Availability

WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives (model number WD7500BPKT) is now available in
Indonesia from retailers and ditributor selected. The recommended retail price (MSRP) for the WD Scorpio Black hard drive 750 is approximately USD 1,500,000. WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives are covered by a limited warranty of five years.

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iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G Price,Feature,Review

iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G Price,Feature,Review

The iPad 3G hit stores and customer mailboxes on Friday afternoon, but how does this slightly modified model compare against the original? Is the ability to use 3G worth the extra $130 per model? After spending the weekend using the iPad 3G and comparing it head-to-head with a Wi-Fi-only model, we hope we can help potential buyers figure out what iPad model might be best for them.

For my own comparison, I used a 32 GB Wi-Fi-only unit that was purchased on launch day and a 64 GB Wi-Fi+3G model that arrived Friday. Both units were connected via 802.11n to the same home network and my 3G tests were done in the area of my house that gives the best AT&T 3G s

Just as Apple sells separate iPod touch and iPhone devices, there are now two versions of the iPad: the original model released on April 3, 2010 “with Wi-Fi,” and now the iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G ($629-$829), which appeared in stores on April 30. Unlike the iPod touch and iPhone, which are currently differentiated by several significant features, the two iPad versions share virtually identical form factors and performance characteristics, but differ in three key ways: pricing, small cosmetic changes, and a few hardware tweaks. We discuss each of the differences in separate sections below, preserving the bulk of our original iPad with Wi-Fi review unchanged.

Worth mentioning up front is our belief that the 3G version of the iPad represents the future of the product line, and reflects an even more substantial undertaking by Apple in realizing its vision for mobile computing. The company has indeed negotiated an impressive deal with its U.S. partner AT&T for the iPad, albeit with serious issues that undercut the value of this model for iPhone 3G users, and call the wisdom of one of the pricing options into questions. Yet despite the reasons—primarily the lower cost—some users will surely prefer the iPad with Wi-Fi over the more expensive iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G, the value of anytime access to the Internet is particularly visible on a device with the iPad’s feature set. We’ll have more to say on this point in our final review.

Though the 3G modem is unlocked, Apple’s well-publicized choice of a microSIM rather than the more common GSM miniSIM means swapping the card between your phone and your iPad isn’t as straightforward as it could be. The AT&T microSIM Apple provide is preloaded, but you can trim down a miniSIM from another carrier to fit and slot that in instead. Meanwhile multiple carriers outside of the US have announced that they’ll be offering microSIMs for iPad use, so frequent travelers will likely be able to pick up a local card and use that instead of roaming. That’s useful, since international data is priced at $24.99 for 20MB, $59.99 for 50MB, $119.99 for 100MB or $199.99 for 200MB.

In the US, AT&T offer two packages (though of course you can also use the iPad 3G on WiFi only). $14.99 gets you 250MB of data and $29.99 gets you unlimited data; both plans are contract-free and you can activate and deactivate them as often as you want. For instance, if you wanted to have 3G service while travelling for two months out of the year, you could do so and pay $60 for unlimited data for that period. If you had to call AT&T every time that would quickly become tedious, so we’re glad to see Apple implementing an on-device data setup system which bills a credit card (as long as you have a regular, not PO Box, US mailing address) and gives warnings if your 250MB data allowance is running short. It’s worth noting that the 250MB expires 30 days after activation, so you can’t pay $14.99 for a chunk of data and then ration it out over several months.

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Samsung launches Blu-ray Review, Price,Feature,Spec

Samsung launches Blu-ray Review, Price,Feature,Spec

Samsung Blu-ray The app craze is spilling further into the world of home theaters, with Samsung launching an application store for select 2010 Blu-ray players, HDTVs and home theaters.

Samsung’s store is an upgrade to its existing Internet@TV platform, which launched last year as a strip of widgets running along the bottom of the television screen. These included Flickr, Yahoo and others. The new app store will include offerings from Accedo Broadband, AccuWeather.com, The Associated Press,,Blockbuster, Fashion TV, Netflix, Picasa, Pandora, Rovi, Travel Channel, Twitter, USA TODAY and Vudu. More apps will be added later this year.

But photos issued by the consumer electronics maker on Monday showed the Blu-ray Disc player to have a gently curved top and the piano black finish that is currently so popular with consumer electronics products.

It will be shown along with new home theater systems and big-screen TVs that can be hung on the wall. Samsung, like other TV makers, is developing thinner flat-panel TVs and at CES will also show new wall mounts that enable the panels to be placed closer to the wall for an overall lower profile.

Last in the series is the BD-C5900, which lacks the 1GB built-in storage capacity offered in the first 3D two models. The BD-C7900 is available for $399 (MSRP), the BD-C6900 will cost $279 (MSRP) and the BD-C5900 is priced at $229 (MSRP). However, you can find the Samsung BD-C7900 at Amazon and Best Buy right now and the other players are likely to follow in the near future.

Spesification

General
• Product Type Blu-ray disc player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.3 in
• Depth 9.8 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Weight 5.3 lbs
Blu-ray
• Media Type DVD+R,
BD-ROM,
BD-R,
BD-RE,
CD-R,
DVD,
CD,
DVD+RW,
DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
CD-RW
• BD profiles Profile 1.1 (Bonus View),
Profile 2.0 (BD-Live)
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital,
DTS decoder,
Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus,
DTS-HD High Resolution,
DTS-HD Master Audio
• Media Load Type Tray
• Search Speed 4x,
8x,
2x,
16x,
32x,
128x
• Slow Motion Speed 1/8,
1/4,
1/2
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
• Supported Digital Video Standards AVCHD,
DivX,
MPEG-2,
H.264,
VC-1,
AVI
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3,
WMA
Audio System
• Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
• Dynamic Range 100 dB
• Digital Audio Format DTS-HD digital output,
Dolby True HD digital output,
Dolby Digital output,
DTS digital output,
Dolby Digital Plus output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 110 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003 %

Remote Control
• Type Universal remote control
• Technology Infrared
Connections
• Connector Type 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear,
1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) - Rear,
1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear,
1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear,
1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Front
Miscellaneous
• Cables Included A/V cable
Power
• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 30 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days,
Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
• Width 20.2 in
• Depth 14.3 in
• Height 5.6 in
• Weight 6.8 lbs

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MAX2669 GPS LNAs Review,Feature,Price

MAX2669 GPS LNAs Review,Feature,Price

The MAX2667/MAX2669 provide the best performance, smallest size, and lowest current consumption available in the market, making them the clear choice for smartphones, personal navigation devices (PNDs), and other battery-powered handheld devices.

Each provide different linearity options to suit system requirements. The MAX2669 (at 4.5 dBm) provides approximately 8 dBm better in-band and out-of-band IIP3 than the MAX2667 (at –3.5 dBm), for a mere 4.0 mA extra supply current.

In addition, the MAX2667 is optimized for a low operating supply current of 4 mA typ. When not in use, both LNAs have an optional logic-enabled shutdown mode that reduces supply current to less than 1 µA.

The MAX2667/MAX2669 operate from a 1.6V to 3.3V supply. Fully specified over the -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius extended temperature range, they are available in an ultra-small, 0.86mm x 1.26mm, 6-pin WLP. Prices start at $0.54 (1000-up, FOB USA). The MAX2667EVKIT and MAX2669EVKIT are also available for bench-level evaluation. Pricing for the EV kits is $110.00 (each, FOB USA).

Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products.

The Company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 6400 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.
Feature
• 19dB High-Power Gain (MAX2667)
• Ultra-Low Noise Figure: 0.65dB
• Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
• Low 4.1mA Supply Current (MAX2667)
• Wide 1.6V to 3.3V Supply Voltage Range
• Low Bill of Materials: Two Inductors, Three Capacitors, and One Resistor
• Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 1.26mm
• Thin Profile: 0.65mm
• 0.4mm-Pitch Wafer-Level Package (WLP)

Applications/Uses
• Automotive Navigation
• Avionics
• Cellular Phones with GPS
• Location-Enabled Mobile Devices
• Notebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCs
• Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs)
• Recreational, Marine Navigation
• Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
• Watches• Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
• Watches

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iPad 2 Review,Product detail,Price

iPad 2 Review,Product detail,Price

The fact that Apple will launch a new iPad, the iPad 2 at some point in early 2011 is crystal clear to anyone following this impressive tablet business. Apple took the lead in this computer niche with a new product and it can’t afford to lose that lead so a product refresh will probably be due in Q1 2011.

The next-gen iPad might kill various competitors since everyone is launching a their first-gen tablets now and that’s one more reason for Apple to come out with the iPad 2 when rivals will only have launched their first Tab, PlayBook, or any other device.

In other words, the next iPad could have a smaller bezel--the black area around the screen, and it won't teeter-totter or slide around when you press on something along the edges.

MacOtakara says a more substantial change to the exterior will be the location of the speaker, which could be moved from the side of the unit to the back. Presumably, this could keep someone who is holding the device in either portrait or landscape mode less of a chance of blocking the speaker holes. MacOtakara also says this speaker would be wide range, which could offer more evenly distributed audio at off-angle viewing.

One other small tweak MacOtakara is reporting is a change in the location to the iPad's ambient light sensor, which is moving from the front of the unit to the back. This would be a fairly large departure in location given where Apple keeps it on the current iPad, as well as on iPhones, iPods, iMacs, and its MacBook Pro and Air lines.

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