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Kamis, 20 Januari 2011

Price Nintendo 3DS Launched in March

Price Nintendo 3DS Launched in March

Nintendo’s 3D handheld console is the undoubted star of the E3 video game show here in Los Angeles this week, judging by the long lines of gamers at the Nintendo booth waiting to try one out.

While Apple has emerged as a new challenger, with the iPhone and iPod touch, to handheld consoles, the unique features of the 3DS look like giving Nintendo a significant and long-lasting advantage in mobile gaming.

Microsoft’s Kinect and Sony’s Move have been vying with the 3DS for attention at E3, but we already knew about the capabilities of the motion controllers coming from Microsoft and Sony. Details of the 3DS had been confined to a brief regulatory filing by the Japanese company in Tokyo that such a console would be released before the end of March next year.

The first thing that hits you is the screen. 3.5 inches wide, it fills you vision in a magnificent way. Make no mistake: Any bigger would be a distraction. We've just seen a special Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater demo, and we're blown away.

A slider on the right-hand side of the machine allows you to adjust the depth of perspective that you require. We begun in Metal Gear in a jungle area - and it took some customising to correct our field of vision. But once we did, the super-sharp splendour that fell out in front of us really was something to behold.

Robust, spiky foliage poked out of the ground and seemed to tickle the back of the DS screen. Meanwhile, arrows flung in our direction soared through the air towards us - from what seemed like 50 metres away.
Nintendo 3DS Release Date
Expected release date is Q1 2011
Nintendo 3DS Price
Price is expected between $150 – $200
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Rabu, 19 Januari 2011

blackberry storm 3 price

blackberry storm 3 price

It looks like Research in Motion is still working on their BlackBerry Storm franchise; after having released the Storm 2 last year, America's leading smartphone maker will be following up with a Storm 3 later this year and a Storm 4 in 2011. The Storm series, in their tablet touchscreen form factor, will be competing with the yet to be released BlackBerry Bold 9800 Slider, which uses a touchscreen that slides in portrait mold to reveal a keyboard.

The Storm 3 will be a multimedia and gaming device with RIM reportedly working with EA on bringing some gaming titles to the touchscreen tablet phone.

RIM is also said to be perfecting its SurePress touchscreen technology for the device. SurePress has been a polarizing technology for users as it is a different method of touch interaction, which requires an actual screen press--like a touchpad click--to make a selection.
Specs
• 1.2GHz processor
• 3.7-inch 800 x 480 capacitive display
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Tri-band UMTS/HSPA
• 5-megapixel camera with 720p video recording
• 8GB eMMC (storage for apps and data), 512MB of RAM
• microSD slot
• Magnetometer
• Proximity sensor
• Accelerometer
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 2.4GHz b/g/n and 5GHz a/n Wi-Fi + UMA
• 3G Mobile hotspot
• Optical trackpad
• 1230 mAh battery
• BlackBerry OS 6.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0

As per Engadget, the estimated time of availability is rumored in Q4 this year. The handset is also rumored as a “Holiday Surprise” from RIM. There is no word on the pricing yet but we can speculate this handset to be around $ 200 with a bi-annual contract on some carriers.
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Minggu, 16 Januari 2011

Samsung WB700 Review and Feature

Samsung WB700 Review and Feature

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced todaythe launch of the new WB700, the ultra-slim camera with an impressive 24X zoom function, capable of delivering superb quality images whether your subject is near or far.

The camera features a 24mm ultra-wide Schneider KREUZNACH lens to capture the perfect wide shot, as well as an outstanding 24X zoom function, made up of an 18X optical zoom and 1.3X Smart Zoom. The WB700 delivers sharp images with incredible detail in close up thanks to the camera’s 14 Megapixel (MP) CCD sensor. The flexibility of the WB700’s lens and zoom functions means that you can capture a broad landscape in the same 14MP detail as a bubbling brook in the distance.

Pocket superzooms are my favorite point-and-shoot cameras right now. I love having a camera with a big zoom that comfortably fits in my pocket. And the new Samsung WB700 crushes the competition – at least on paper. The only thing it’s missing is full 1920 x 1080 HD video and built-in GPS. The 18x zoom lens is the longest of all the pocket superzooms (the Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR has a 15x zoom lens). Factor in the truly pocketable body (most pocket superzooms will fit in a pocket but they’re a bit bulky), RAW shooting and manual exposure controls and the WB700 might qualify as point-and-shoot of the year for 2011. Of course we’ll have to wait and see what else is introduced at CES and through the rest of the year. And we need to use the WB700 to see if the actual image quality and performance live up to the promise of the specs. But Samsung has definitely made a statement with this camera and I can’t wait to get one in my hands.

Samsung WB700 Camera Features:

• 16-Megapixel; 1/2.33-inch square pixel CCD
• 18x optical zoom lens covers 24~432 mm (equivalent)
• 1.3x Digital Zoom (equates to 24x zoom)
• Dual Optical & Digital Image Stabilization
• Full Manual Mode (A/S/M Support)
• Smart Filter 2.0 / Smart Auto / Perfect Portrait System
• H.264 720p video recording
• HDMI Connectivity
• RAW file format supported
• SD/SDHC compatible
• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
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Jumat, 14 Januari 2011

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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Kamis, 13 Januari 2011

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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Selasa, 11 Januari 2011

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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Jumat, 07 Januari 2011

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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