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Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II GSM Smartphone 16 GB 8 MP Camera Android WiFi GPS

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:10:42 -0500

The Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II is an upgrade to Samsung's already popular Galaxy smartphone line. The main improvements are in the display and in the the operating system software which has been optimized to maximize the use of each processor in the dual-core 1Ghz microprocessor that drives the Galaxy. One key upgrade that Galaxy users will notice right away is the amount of built-in memory, where the former Galaxy came with 8 GB of built-in system memory that could be expanded to 32, the Galaxy S II is equipped with 16 GB from the outset. This means the Galaxy S II can handle more sophisticated applications right from the box. One can add 16 GB or memory on a superSD card for a total of 32 GB easily. Another key feature is the size. The Galaxy S II is incredibly light, at 4.2 ounces. It is also thin at 0.3 inches and it is 2.6 inches deep. The screen is huge at 4.9 inches and the newly released superAMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers a more brilliant range of colors than the superAMOLED display that was standard on the Galaxy. **End Summary** Topics: Samsung Galaxy S]]> Galaxy S II]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Samsung-Galaxy-S-II Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-CG 10.1-Inch 32GB Tablet

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:34:37 -0500

The Asus Transformer Prime TF201-B1-CG 32GB Tablet, puts it into the same category as Apple's iPad is far more versatile as it opens the world of Android-based computing to the user. The Transformer's 10.1-inch display is slightly larger than the Apple display and is driven by the Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core Mobile processor. The processor is interesting in that it is a power-miser as you have up to 12 hours of battery. Adding the docking station turns the Transformer tablet into a netbook-style PC and does add up more six hours of power to the mix so that one can use it, with the docking station, for up to 18 hours, a valuable extra. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, the Asus offers 1 GB DDR memory, which, judging by the way tablets are made today, is equipped with the Android v3.2 operating system, upgradeable to v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), and 32 GB of eMMC microSD flash memory, expandable to 64 GB. Of note is the slightly recessed on/off switch that can sometimes be hard to access and, once one has accessed it, the switch can be equally hard to shut down. **End Summary** Topics: asus transformer]]> asus tablet]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: ASUS Transformer Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH72 13.3-Inch Thin And Light Ultrabook

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:27:20 -0500

The ASUS Zenbook Ultrabook laptop is quite a laptop from its brush aluminum bottom to its concert-quality stereo speaker system. One might wonder exactly what the market is that the Ultrabook is aiming for? A good question and it was defined a couple of years ago by the Apple Mac Air. The Ultrabook fills the niche between the tablet and the full-sized laptop by offering a smaller-sized PC with full-sized features and which can also function as a tablet, if needed. For example, the Zenbook is 12.9 inches by 8.9 inches by .78 inches and it weighs in at less than three pounds. No, it is not as light as a tablet and it is not as heavy as a laptop, but it offers attributes of each. For example, the Zenbook, as noted is a lightweight and, like a tablet, it is network-centric, capable of supporting WiFi 802.11 b/g/n standards at up to 2.4 GHz. This is the type versatility one expects from a tablet. **End Summary** Topics: ASUS Zenbook]]> asus ulrabook]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Asus-Zenbook Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Samsung I9000 Galaxy S Unlocked GSM Smartphone 5 MP Camera Wi-Fi Android

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:23:14 -0500

The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 is an Android operating system-based smartphone whose standard version is 2.1 (Eclair) which is upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo). Each upgrade does expand the pool of available apps to which the smartphone is available. At the moment, there are more than 200,000 Android apps available. Closely aligned to the Android operating system, which is also the base of Google functionality, one has access to Google Search, Maps, Gmail (Google mail), Google Talk (Gtalk) and now Google's new social networking service called Google+ or Circle. The I5500 also offers social media integration allowing access to YouTube. Aside from all of the standard integrated Google features, the I5500's imaging ability offers smile recognition ability (the camera "sees" the smile or actually waits for it and then snaps an image), as well as video recording. The Samsung I5500's autofocus 2MP camera offers geotagging so one can indicate where an image was taken. The I5500 also features built-in GPS Navigator with A-GPS support. By using the right combination of Google Earth and Maps, one can have a mobile navigation device that allows you to find chart and find a route to your destination. **End Summary** Topics: Samsung galaxy]]> galaxy s]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Galaxy-S Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Say Hello To Gigabit Ethernet

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:15:18 -0500

Estimates are that over the next six years, 5 to 10 Gigabit networks will be making their appearances in data centers around the world, analysts note, driven by the need for ever more speed. Indeed, some estimates say that the Gigabit market will leap to $28 billion in sales. It's interesting how the geometry of server technology will be changing as the speed race increases. Even small and medium businesses are being forced to make the jump now because those firms which do not are afraid they will be left behind. Indeed, if you were to look into the wiring closets and computer rooms of today's business, it is like you would see the installation of machines with Gigabit ports that interface directly with the motherboard. The day of the 100 Mbps fast Ethernet port is just about gone, analysts note. Aside from being left behind, it is all being driven by economics. The hottest growth area today is in rack-top switching where 10G Ethernet ports are becoming the standard. In the topology of the computer room, a network cable would be run from a 10G switch to the rack-to-switch. **End Summary** Topics: Gigabit Ethernet]]> Fast Ethernet]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Gigabit-Ethernet Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 Phone 2 MP Camera Stereo FM

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:52:18 -0500

The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 is an Android operating system-based smartphone whose standard version is 2.1 (Eclair) which is upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo). Each upgrade does expand the pool of available apps to which the smartphone is available. At the moment, there are more than 200,000 Android apps available. Closely aligned to the Android operating system, which is also the base of Google functionality, one has access to Google Search, Maps, Gmail (Google mail), Google Talk (Gtalk) and now Google's new social networking service called Google+ or Circle. The I5500 also offers social media integration allowing access to YouTube. Aside from all of the standard integrated Google features, the I5500's imaging ability offers smile recognition ability (the camera "sees" the smile or actually waits for it and then snaps an image), as well as video recording. The Samsung I5500's autofocus 2MP camera offers geotagging so one can indicate where an image was taken. The I5500 also features built-in GPS Navigator with A-GPS support. By using the right combination of Google Earth and Maps, one can have a mobile navigation device that allows you to find chart and find a route to your destination. **End Summary** Topics: Samsung Galaxy]]> Galaxy 5]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Samsung-Galaxy-5 Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Garmin Nuvi 2595LMT With Lifetime Map Updates, Bluetooth And Voice Commands

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:26:17 -0500

The Garmin 2595LMT is a surprising navigation unit. Unlike factory-offered units that can cost more than $1,000 and may need special subscriptions to bring a user yearly updates on maps, the 2595LMT offers you four map updates a year, free for life and, unlike more expensive manufacturer-offered units, will watch the road ahead for you and tell you if there's a bottleneck along your route. Further, the Garmin 2595LMT has a feature that many other navigation units don't offer, voice command recognition. Once you have trained the Garmin to your particular voice you can tell the route you want to take and it will churn out an answer. Indeed, as you follow the route it lays out, it also lets you know of any points of interest that may be on the way. The 2595LMT offers more than 8 million points of interest, some of which you are bound to find along your way. The Garmin is a small unit at 0.6 by 5.4 by 3.3 inches and it weighs in at 8 ounces. Small and light, you can find a mount directly on your dash or windshield. **End Summary** Topics: Garmin Nuvi]]> Nuvi 2595LMT]]> GPS]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Garmin-Nuvi-2595LMT Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

YouTube Goes Viral On Google, Hits Over 4B Views Per Day

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:42:34 -0500

With videographers uploading to YouTube at a rate of half-an-hour of imagery every second, one could easily say that YouTube has gone viral on itself. The Google image uploading service passed the 4B mark per day and is easily heading higher by the hour. It's easy to see why YouTube has "gone viral" since it was purchased by Google in 2006. Just about every news outlet in the world encourages amateur videographers and would-be newspeople to upload any video they can get their hands on. For example, just last summer during a major tornado outbreak in the middle US, video was being uploaded to YouTube at a ferocious rate. The rate was so quick that the "Weather Channel" was able to show what happened to a group of survivors of a direct tornado hit. The survivors had climbed into a cold storage locker in the rear of a building and then the lights went out. With camera still rolling and mike still on the sounds and brief images that were recorded were beyond description. The number of downloads of that particular piece of video, once it hit YouTube were in the millions. **End Summary** Topics: YouTube]]> YouTube 4B Views]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: YouTube-Hits-Over-4B-Views Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Netbook PCs Are So Close That It Comes Down To Price In Choice

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:56:38 -0500

Acer Aspire One AOD 257-13685 10.1-inch Netbook The Acer Aspire One 10.1-inch netbook PC's engine is Intel's low-power dual-core N570 Atom processor. It is equipped with 1 GB of DDR3 RAM that can be doubled to 2 GB. You use one of three standard USB 2.0 ports with a 32 GB USB flash drive to act as a solid state disc drive. The affordable Aspire One features a 250 GB SATA hard drive with Windows 7 installed. Acer's screen resolution is 1024 by 600. The backlit screen presents clear, vivid color and has excellent text capability. The Aspire One is network-compatible with WiFi standards 802.11 b/g/n so that it recognizes public WiFi hotspots and can also be used with older home routers that offer 802.11g. There is also a built-in Ethernet 10/100 port so it can be hardwired into an Ethernet. One of the keys that may give the Aspire an edge is Acer's installation of Windows Office Starter 2010, a very powerful office suite. The Aspire has the a 0.3 MP webcam built-in, as do most other netbooks. Despite its dual speakers, sound reproduction is muffled and tinny. **End Summary** Topics: Asus netbook]]> laptop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Netbooks Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Jury May Be Out For Some Time On Sony SmartTags

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:05 -0500

If one were to visit the Sony booth at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, one would come away with the idea smartphones are just going to keep getting smarter and smarter but that really may not be the case. Sony SmartTag system relies on a dual set of radio transceivers to handle all the functionality that was shown at CES. If one were to visit the Sony booth at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, one would come away with the idea smartphones are just going to keep getting smarter and smarter but that really may not be the case. Using the relative absence of major competitors, Sony has had the announcement floor to itself as it has introduced Xperia Smartphones, Android-based apps and a new SmartTag technology with which one can actually set up Web-capable devices to make coffee in the morning or start the car at a certain time. Sony's SmartTag system relies on a dual set of radio transceivers to handle all the functionality that was shown at CES. One set of transceivers works with a "SmartTag" Android-based app that enables the phone to "talk" with the SmartTag device. **End Summary** Topics: Sony SmartTags]]> smart tags]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Sony-SmartTags Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Garmin Nuvi 3790LMT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:07:49 -0500

The Garmin nüvi 3790LMT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator is a reasonably priced buy in the hotly contested mid-range navigation market. Indeed, it has features that other manufacturers are only beginning to include in their products such as lifetime map updates, along with lifetime traffic trending updates. Further, since it is a Bluetooth device one can not only pair up to 12 devices with the Garmin and use them, but one can use the main device not only to handle incoming and outgoing calls. The same technology allows you to control the Garmin. Preloaded with US, Canadian and Mexican maps, the Garmin is obviously loaded for the North American market, however, one should be able to update the maps with those of the parts of the world where you will be traveling. The 3790LMT features multi-touch screen technology so you can not only find out which may be the shortest route in terms of traffic trends, as well as other trends which may offer scenic sites. Or, you may also be able to download the latest restaurant specials, taking advantage of special restaurants with specials along the way which may help out if traffic is really slow. **End Summary** Topics: Garmin Nuvi 3790LMT]]> Garmin GPS]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Garmin-Nuvi-3790LMT Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Facebook, Twitter Watch Google Search Plus Your World With Great Interest

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:27:50 -0500

Facebook, on the verge of its first IPO, hardly lifted a corporate eyebrow at the news that Google's "Search Plus Your World", based in large part from its findings when their CEO Larry Page, commissioned "Google Plus" networking and social circles last summer, while Twitter is flaming with threats of anti-trust actions against the Web's leading search engine. For Google, its move into providing social network searching came almost too late as the search giant, who most know as the engine of choice if you are looking up serious data, lost eight years to Facebook, the de facto leader in social networking overkill and overposting (it took Facebook a while to tighten up its security features as it apparently believed that people wanted all the stuff that was being posted). "Search Plus Your World" which looks at and promotes Google social networking information and sites (quite naturally), is an outgrowth of Google's number one position of as the search engine of choice. Let's face it, they are the two titans of the social networking and information searching world so when they come up against each other, it's bound to cause friction and, in the case of Twitter, lots of upset. **End Summary** Topics: Google Search Plus]]> Search Plus Your World]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Google-Search-Plus-Your-World Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Motorola Atrix 2 4G MB865 Unlocked GSM Quad Band Android

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:29:32 -0500

The Motorola Atrix 4G MB865 Smartphone is perhaps one of the most advanced and surprising smartphones available of Motorola. It is and stands to reason that Motorola would offer advanced cell and smartphone devices. However, one would be surprised to find that the same device will act as a WiFi "hotspot" for up to five other devices. And, one would be further surprised to find that when it is used with its desktop docking station, it essentially becomes a laptop computing device. Indeed, one would also be more than a little surprised to find that with the proper mobile dock, it will act as a vehicle navigation system as it has GPS and AGPS built-in. The surprises do not stop there as it is the first smartphone on the market to used the qHD touchscreen. With the Atrix, Motorola has pulled out all of the stops in its effort to gain a larger share of the smartphone market. In doing so, it has allied itself with Google and has used the Android operating system v 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) which has access to more than 200,000 apps. **End Summary** Topics: Motorola Atrix]]> Atrix MB865]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Motorola-Atrix Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Apple MacBook Pro MD318LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:25 -0500

The Apple MacBook Pro 15.4-Inch Laptop is a natural evolution of the line. Apple, some years ago, moved away from proprietary microprocessors and linked up with Intel to take advantage of Intel's processor expertise so the MD318LL/A uses a state-of-the-art quad core I7 2.2 GHz processor. Although one is tied tightly to Apple and its peripherals, one of the primary criticisms of Apple in the past, it is also one of their strengths as one can easily daisy-chain Apple peripherals from the Thunderbolt port to the device and one can expect stable high-speed data transfer and access. Apple's Lion operating system V10.7 gives it this capability as well as higher speed and the ability to use the full capability of the Intel processor powering the MD318LL/A. The operating system has also been written to take advantage of the full capabilities of each processor of the quad-core processor so that the MacBook can run multi-threaded applications with each one taking full advantage of the processor's 2.2 GHz speed and up to 8 GB memory expansion. The operating system also takes full advantage of Apple's 1333 MHz bus for fast internal passthrough. **End Summary** Topics: Apple MacBook]]> laptop]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Apple-MacBook Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Nokia N8 Unlocked GSM Touchscreen Phone GPS 12 MP

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:33:19 -0500

The Nokia N8 GSM Smartphone offers quite it a bit in a very neat package at 7.7 inches by 7.3 inches by 1.4 inches thick, yet weighing only 4.76 ounces. Into this modestly sized package Nokia has not only managed to squeeze a smartphone, but also a high-resolution 12MP camera with 3X zoom, as well as a front-facing VGA-compatible (640 x 480 resolution) lens for videoconferencing. The key issue here, though, is it is only compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile networks as it is a quad-band - 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz - phone that is GSM-capable. It is advertised as 3G network compatible in the 850, 900, 1700, 1900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands via UMTS/HSDPA and GPRS. It is not compatible with CDMA nets offered by Sprint or Verizon. Interestingly, while the world of the smartphone seems to be rapidly moving toward the Android operating system, the N8 is moving to the beat of its own touchscreen as it uses a high-speed processor and the Symbian operating system (a version of Linux) and Ovi products. **End Summary** Topics: Nokia N8]]> smartphone]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Nokia-N8 Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

2011: The Year That Rocked The Traditional Recording Industry

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:46:47 -0500

Some years ago, there was a prediction that eventually the entire world would turn digital. CEOs like the late Steve Jobs of Apple, who pushed for the first iPods, predicted this a decade ago and even the head of Microsoft, Bill Gates, predicted the start of this digital revolution in a book some years ago. As early as 2004, sites like Napster, which encouraged people to downline entire digital libraries of audio from top bands, new and old, were branded "pirates" as the recording industry staged an attempt to put down streaming or downloading with patent infringement suits that failed or were settled. Indeed, artists were glad of these developments as, industry observers noted at the time, that it gave the artist a chance to gain total control over not only the product but also the profit and it let them define just what the industry could earn, rather than the other way around. Once the floodgates were opened and devices became available that encouraged downloading and streaming, such as Blackberry Smartphones and RIM 5. **End Summary** Topics: digital streaming]]> music download]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Digital-music-sales Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

LG P500 Optimus One With Android OS Wi-Fi GPS

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:19:14 -0500

The LG P500 Optimus One is another of the products LG offers as a low-cost alternative to more expensive devices. By using the Android 2.2 operating system - upgradable to 2.3 - it opens a wide variety of oogle-optimized apps. At last count, there were more than 200,000 apps available that run under the Android operating system. To determine the apps that you need, LG has included its "LG Application Advisor," itself an app that queries the universe of Android apps available and pulls down the ones you need for your tasks. The LG P500 is a quad-band phone, operating on the 800, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands, using GSM technology. This makes the P500 Optimus One compatible with AT&T and T-mobile networks. It will not work with CDMA devices such as those offered by Sprint or Verizon, although its advertising does indicate it might work with "WCDMA/Edge" devices and GPRS in the 900 and 2100 MHz bands. Testing has shown that this may not always be the case. The P500 Optimus operates recognizes the 802.11 b/g standards so it is compatible with WiFi hotspots that are located across the country. **End Summary** Topics: LG P500]]> LG Optimus]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: LG-P500 Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4GB Tablet MID7012-4G

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:53:44 -0500

The Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 Internet Tablet has been designed from the start to be a highly affordable tablet without all of the bells and whistles offered by the higher-priced competition. Indeed, if one is looking at this as an alternative to the Apple iPad or even the Kindle Fire then one will have to adjust expectations to the features of the Coby. It is an affordable Internet tablet that offers WiFi connectivity as it recognizes 802.11 b/g, two of the most available WiFi modes. Indeed, if you would like to interface this tablet with your home wireless router, one won't have a hard time since most routers support either 802.11 b or g. And, if one plans to travel and use this device in wireless hotspots, the Coby Kyros should be able to identify public hotspots so that one can keep up with email and other information such as Facebook posts or YouTube videos. Indeed, one of the features that Coby pushes is its interconnectivity with social networks and one will not be disappointed because as a device that uses the Android operating system v 2. **End Summary** Topics: Coby Kyros]]> tablet pc]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Coby-Kyros Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W530 14.1 MP Digital Camera 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:33:27 -0500

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W530 14.1 MP Digital Camera packs quite a lot into a small, lightweight package at an affordable price. Not too many years ago, even high-end digital single lens reflex (dSLR) cameras only boasted 12.1 MP at pricing that was well over $1,000 but the DSC-W530 offers higher-resolution in an affordable package that is only 5.6 by 2 by 6.1 inches and that weighs a pound. It is true the dSLRs do offer far more flexibility and are now offering up to 18MP resolution, however, the DSC-W530 is very capable "point-and-shoot" camera in its own right, offering a large 2.7-inch LCD viewer with which one can easily frame shots, as well as Carl Zeiss-Tessar optics that are among the best on the market. The DSC-W530 is a wide-angle camera that allows one to take extra-wide closeups and thanks to the technology built into the camera the image appears quite normal (some extra wide angle lenses have been known to show spherical rounding where the far images of an image are distorted, however, that is not the case here). **End Summary** Topics: Sony DSC-W530]]> cyber-shot]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: SONY-DSC-W530 Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

LG P350 Optimus Me With Android OS Wi-Fi GPS Navigation

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:14:59 -0500

The LG line of consumer electronic products offers consumers quality products at very reasonable cost. LG P350 Optimus unlocked smartphone is compatible with GSM and GPRS/Edge. It is a quad-band phone, operating on the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 frequency segments. It is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, however, it is not compatible with CDMA networks offered by Sprint or Verizon. Feature rich, the LG P350 offers a standard 3.15 MP camera with 2048 by 1536 pixel image resolution. The camera features autofocus and Geo-tagging so that you can indicate where images were taken, if you choose. Images can not only be instantly viewed on the 4.5-inch high-resolution display, but can be instantly uploaded through the devices' built-in WiFi interconnectivity. It recognizes WiFi standards 802.11 g/n, both of which are widely used in public hotspots that are available in major sections of the country. Upload speed is up to 7 MBPS thanks to the Optimus 3G HSDPA capability. The LG P350 is tightly bound to social networking as it integrates much of Google's functionality through the Android operating system. **End Summary** Topics: LG P350]]> LG optimus]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: LG-P350 Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

LG 42LV4400 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:22:11 -0500

LG has been making large-screen high-definition television monitors for about five years. It certainly knows its craft. For example, the LG 42LV4400 delivers high-definition video at 1080p at a resolution of 120 Hz, the TruMotion System. In an LCD-based high-definition television the importance of high-resolution cannot be overrated. In a standard LCD laptop screen, for example, the standard resolution is 60 Hz where this is fine. However, when you increase the size of the screen by almost 300 percent the resolution is important. As screen size increases, LCD-based flat screen TVs have tendency to blur in action sequences such as high-speed driving or passing a football across the field to a forward. If the resolution were to remain at 60 Hz the eye would see the blurring, however, by increasing the resolution to 120 or 240 Hz, the eye sees smooth motion. It is a key in a hybrid system. A hybrid system uses LCD technology for full-screen imagery while it uses LED technology for finer details. The key to this type of system is that the LEDs can be turned on and off quickly and are immune to the LCD blurring effect. **End Summary** Topics: LG TV]]> LG HDTV]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: LG-TV Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Samsung Nexus S Smartphone

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:50:54 -0500

The Samsung Nexus S is a surprisingly capable smartphone that is tightly bound to Google's social networking. However, that you can easily expand beyond due to its accessibility to the more than 200,000 apps available under the Android v2.3 operating system. Perhaps more than any other smartphone, the Nexus S is not only thin and lightweight, but it is also curved to fit the contour of your face. Admittedly, this is a small feature, but if one is constantly on the phone, it is important. The Nexus S is driven by Samsung's propriety 1 GHz Hummingbird processor and comes equipped with 16 GB of non-expandable memory. This is an issue one might have to deal with if one opens multiple windows and while multitasking, as it can use up available memory. At 4.6 inches by 2.5 inches by.04 inches and that weighs in at 4.6 ounces the Nexus S is a lightweight. Its brilliant four-inch display can be equipped with an app that splits the display into a QWERTY-like keyboard so that one can quickly type a message or email on the Super AMOLED touchscreen. **End Summary** Topics: nexus s]]> samsung nexus]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Nexus-S Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy, Apple iPad, HP Touch Pad. Which Tablet To Pick?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:17:01 -0500

Kindle Fire With its smaller screen at 7 inches and 8 GB memory limit you would think that this might be one of the slower moving items this year, but you would be wrong. The Kindle Fire is moving off shelves very quickly because of its array of features. Not only does it include an Android-based operating system that gives you access to more than 200,000 applications, its 1080i high-definition screen capability with up to 1280 by 600 resolution and USB 2.0 compatibility mean you can share with other Android-based devices. The Fire recognizes all major formats including DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF and features WiFi hotspot compatibility with 802.11a/b/g/n formats as well as standard security formats including WPA, WPA2 and WEP. Offering 1 GHZ, dual-core performance, 16 million colors, the slick Silk reader and access to vast libraries of films, music and books, as well as its built-in ability to read in bright light without glare, it is no wonder the Kindle Fire is setting off alarms. **End Summary** Topics: tablets]]> kindle fire]]> ipad 2]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Tablets Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

With The Right Tools Anyone Can Be A Photographer

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:34:27 -0500

I have been involved in photography a long-time. My first camera, well, if it was on Ebay, would be classified an antique by now (Kodak Brownie Hawkeye) that used real film (a rare and expensive commodity today) and I moved on from there. I have been through several revolutions in photographic technology from film to digital and I have to admit that the satisfaction of seeing my images immediately and uploading them to my PC for editing outweighs the satisfaction I once derived from my motorized color SLR bodies (I actually shot with three camera bodies at the time, two automatic and motorized for color work and one standard film-advance equipped with black-and-white film for backup or for the particular publication I was taking photos for. Today, though, the camera technology available is far more satisfying as it allows you to not only see your image immediately after you have taken it on an LCD screen on the rear, but, you can also upload it to your laptop or desktop for instant editing. You don't have to spend a huge amount for a digital camera today. **End Summary** Topics: photography]]> digital camera]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Photography Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo

Blackberry 8520 Unlocked Phone With 2MP Camera

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:02:24 -0500

The Blackberry 8520 Unlocked Phone is a the newest in the series of this line from RIM and AT&T. Indeed, the GSM phone is a quad-band device, working on the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 GHz frequency bands as well as GPRS. The GSM phone is compatible with AT+T and T-Mobile, but not with other networks. For example, Sprint, Alltel and Verizon employ CDMA technology and the Blackberry 8520 is not compatible with it. As a phone, its performance is fine. There are no dropped calls and no drop-outs. AT+T boasts one of the most comprehensive networks available. Interestingly, the 8520 also supports WiFi's 802.11g standard which makes this phone compatible with hotspots across the country. It also makes it compatible with many older home routers so that you can surf the web via WiFi if you are not near on of AT+T's nodes. The Blackberry 8520 features a full backlit QWERTY keyboard. This enables the 8520 to work naturally and easily with texting and messaging. The small keys do not lend themselves to touch-typing, but, the layout is similar to standard keyboard on laptops and desktops. It is separate from the 2. **End Summary** Topics: Blackberry 8520]]> smartphone]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Source: Blackberry-8520 Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for Polo