During the 70s, the Atari stood out to produce dozens of games for arcade. Time later, Nolan Bushnell sold the company to Warner, who had made an offer irrefutable. Over time, there was a "clash" between the new direction and Nolan Bushnell porcausa manage it differently from the company, and also annoying the magnates who had bought the compainha. This culminated with Nolan Bushnell being fired. The first console was the Atari VCS (Video Computer System), produced in 1977. Its price was too high (around $ 200) and a succession of new console was launched to try to establish a secure source of income, until, in 1978, launched the Atari 2600, by far his biggest success (and later the icon of company). New consoles were launched with more features later (like the Atari 5200, the Lynx handheld, and the latest Jaguar), but none came close to the marks achieved by the sale in 2600 during the 80s. There were hundreds of companies producing games (up to thousands of titles) for 2600, including SEGA, the Joint, and Nintendo. Sales began to fall in the United States between 1983 and 1984. In Brazil was launched in 1983 by the Gradient and continued as the most popular video game until the end of the decade, when the EMS entered the market with the Master System. Still, you can find today developers and small companies producing new games compatible with this console.
The failure to face large brands to emerge from the "third generation" of video games, 8-bit Atari caused the financial problems. In the early 90s, the company invested in portable Lynx, which has not had the same acceptance as the Game Boy competitor of Nintendo. In 1993 launched, in partnership with IBM, the Jaguar, 64-bit console, and the most advanced of its time. But the lack of games and high price of equipment has meant that sales never did, and later eclipsed by Nintendo with the Nintendo 64 as well as Sony, with its first console, the PlayStation.
Throughout the 90s, the inability to monitor the Atari consoles in the market resulted in the sale of its divisions for various computer companies, ending with the sale of own brand to Infogrames in 2001. Since then, the USA company name and logo of the original Atari in their products, and thus produced a successful games, such as the Civilization series.
source : ciao.com
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The Lexmark X651de MFP in my opinion is the best of multifunctional, it Includes functions for printing, copying and scanning, it print Up to 43 ppm, and only 8 sec. for the first page, it has a Entry standard to 650 sheets, output capacity to 550 sheets and has Available Toners for Lexmark High Capacity (25,000 pages).
Features:
Of monochrome laser printing technology
UNSPSC Code 43.21.21.11
Functions Scan Color
Copy
Scan to network
Print
Supplies: The equipment works only with consumables specifically designed for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Print Speed (A4, mono): Up to 43 ppm
Print Speed (A4, mono) Duplex: Up to 29 ppm
Time to 1st page (mono) 8.0 seconds
Copy Speed(A4, mono): Up to 43 cpm
Time for the 1st copy (mono) 7.5 seconds
Scan Speed (A4/Ltr, Black): Up to 55 Sides per minute
Print Resolution, mono image quality of 1200 dpi
1200 x 1200 dpi
2400 Image Quality
600 x 600 dpi
Scanning Resolution 600 X 600 dpi (mono)
Processor 600 MHz
Memory, standard 256 MB
Memory, maximum 1280 MB
Options to expand memory Yes
Apple Macintosh Operating Systems Supported Apple Mac OS X
Apple Mac OS 9.x
Citrix MetaFrame Microsoft Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 3.0, 4.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 3.0, 4.0, 4.5
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 x64, 4.5 x64
Supported Operating Systems Linux Linpus Linux Desktop 9.2, 9.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WAS 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.0, 9.0, 10.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
openSUSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0
Linspire Linux 6.0
Debian GNU / Linux 4.0
Red Flag Linux Desktop 5.0, 6.0
Ubuntu 7.10
Ubuntu LTS 8:04
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 with Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 with Terminal Services
Novell Operating Systems Supported Novell ® Open Enterprise Server for Netware with NDS, iPrint or Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS)
Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x with iPrint or Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS)
UNIX Operating Systems Supported Sun Solaris SPARC 8, 9, 10
Sun Solaris x86 10
HP-UX 11:11, 11:23, 11:31
IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.1
Other operating systems supported IBM iSeries or IBM AS/400 ® Systems with TCP / IP with OS/400 ® V3R1 or later with OS/400 Host Print Transform
Virtually any platform that supports TCP / IP
Paper handling standard integrated Duplex
Multipurpose feeder for 100 sheets
Feeder input to 550 sheets
Compartment output to 550 sheets of paper
Optional paper handling of 450 Feeder universally adjustable leaves with drawer
Feeder of 550 sheets, with drawer (up to 2)
250-sheet feeder with tray
Requires optional cabinet
Feeder high capacity of 2,000 sheets
Ability to feed the paper, standard: Up to 650 pages
Max Power, maximum: Up to 3200 pages
Output paper capacity, standard: Up to 550 pages
Output paper capacity, maximum: Up to 550 pages
Ability to feed (ADF) Copy / Fax / Scan: Up to 75 pages
Capacity of 10 envelopes
Option of finishing the work? No
Number of entries of paper 2
Number of entries of paper, more than 6
Paper types supported cards
Etiquetas double
Envelopes
Integrated Labels
Labels Paper
Paper
Polyester labels
Transparencies
Labels of vinyl
See the Guide to Labels and Cards
Paper Sizes Supported 10 Envelope
Envelope 7 3 / 4
Envelope 9
A4
A5
Envelope DL
Executive
Folio
JIS-B5
Cool
Letter
Role Statement
Universal
A6
Capacity of High Capacity Toner consumables for 25,000 pages *
Average standard page-capacity declared in accordance with ISO / IEC 19752.
Toner for 7,000 pages *
Connectivity (standard) Fast Ethernet
An Internal Card Slot
Compatible with the specification Hi-Speed USB 2.0
USB port (Type A) compatible with USB 2.0 specification
Front USB port Compatible with USB 2.0 Specification (Type A)
Connectivity (optional) Serial Adapter RS-232C
Adapter Internal 1284-B parallel
Connectivity (optional) Print Server Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless (for printing)
Gigabit Ethernet External MarkNet N7020e
Internal MarkNet ™ N8120 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Internal MarkNet ™ N8130 Fiber Optics in
MarkNet ™ N8150 Internal Wireless 802.11g
Network Printing Methods LPR / LPD
Direct IP (Port 9100)
Socket (Raw TCP / IP)
HTTP
Printing based on the waiting list NDS
NDPS / NEPS (Novell Distributed Print Services, Novell Netware Enterprise Print Services)
Enhanced IP (Port 9400)
FTP, TFTP
IPP 1.1 (Internet Printing Protocol)
Integration with ThinPrint printing
Network Protocol Support TCP / IP IPv4
IPX / SPX
AppleTalk ™
LexLink (DLC)
TCP / IP IPv6
TCP
UDP
Network Management Protocols HTTP
HTTPS (SSL * / TLS)
SNMPv3
WINS
SLPv1
IGMP
BOOTP, RARP
APIPA (AutoIP)
DHCP
ICMP
DNS
SNMPv2c
Bonjour
DDNS
mDNS
ARP
NTP
Telnet
Finger
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
SNMPv3 Security Network
802.1x Authentication: MD5, MSCHAPv2, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, TTLS
IPSec
Sources and definitions of symbols 3 of 9 scalable PCL 5e fonts, narrow, regular and wide
158 scalable PostScript fonts
Fonts 2 PCL bitmaptizadas
39 scalable PPDS fonts
5 sources PPDS bitmaptizadas
84 scalable PCL fonts
OCR-A, OCR-B scalable PCL 5e fonts
For more information, see the Technical Reference manual.
Area of printing 0167 top, bottom, right and left sides in inches
Printable area (metro) 4.2 mm minimum margin on all edges
Printer Language (standard) PCL 5e Emulation
PCL 6 emulation
Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)
PostScript 3 emulation
xHTML
PDF 1.6
Direct Image
Microsoft XPS (XML Paper Specification)
Scale Reduction / Enlargement 25 - 400%
Area Scan, Max (mm) 216 x 355.6 mm
Package size (mm - H x W x D) 1020 x 735 x 700 mm
Size of product (mm - H x W x D) 755 x 548 x 611 mm
Weight (kg) 45.4 kg
Noise level, 29 dBA on
Noise level, 54 dBA running
Noise level of copy, 55 dBA running
Scan Noise Level, in operation 56 dBA
Guarantee of the product 1-Year Onsite Service, Next Business Day
Product Certifications Energy Star, CE Class A, CB IEC 60950-1, IEC 60825-1, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024, CISPR 22 Class A, IEC 60320 , GS (TÜV), EN 60825-1, ACMA A-tick mark Class A, AS / NZS 60950-1, EK Mark, Mark KCC MIC, CCC Class A, UL AR, CS, TÜV Rh
Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with the diamond logo are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and / or other countries.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
AppleTalk, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
MarkVision and MarkNet are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and / or other countries.
The USB-IF logos are trademarks of Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum, Inc.
ENERGY STAR ® is a registered U.S. mark.
Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Vista, Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
Citrix, MetaFrame and MetaFrame XP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Life Cycle Monthly Maximum: Up to 200,000 pages per month
Recommended Monthly Page Volume of 3000 to 20,000 Pages
Recommended Operating Environment Temperature: 16 to 32 ° C
Relative humidity 8 to 80%
Altitude: 0 - 3048 meters
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The G10 is the third incarnation of Canon’s flagship ‘prosumer’ compact since the G series was reinvented with the G7 in 2006. Announced two years after the G6, the G7 caused quite a buzz; partly because everyone had presumed the budget SLR had killed off this sector of the market, partly because it lacked several of what had become G series trademarks (fast lens, tilting screen, raw mode, secondary LCD panel), and it would be fair to say the response was ‘mixed’. The G9 went some way towards placating the critics, reintroducing raw mode and improving handling, but it still suffered from the fundamental problem that the sensor inside couldn’t deliver on what the fantastic camera promised on the outside.
When we reviewed the G9 last year, we praised it for the styling, handling and build and for its excellent output at low ISO settings. The G10 builds on this by adding handling and control refinements, improving the LCD resolution, and, most importantly, adding a wider lens starting at 28mm (equiv.). It also retains the rangefinder styling and solid build quality, and reduces the amount of silver accents on the camera. All the external controls have been carried over, and a new one has been added (a very useful exposure compensation dial).
The things we criticized the G9 for (the unneeded increase in resolution, and the slow-ish lens) have not been addressed. Instead Canon has increased the resolution for the sensor even more, to 14.7 megapixels. The updated lens, though wider at the wide end, is also shorter at the long end, and has less zoom range overall. The speed of the lens is again almost the same F2.8-4.5, though the wider lens does retain the G9’s relatively compact dimensions. The price remains at around $500.
The good: Functional and fun shooting design; great enthusiast-oriented feature set; very nice photo quality
The bad: Should be a little faster shot to shot.
The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement a dSLR.
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Luxurious phone from Nokia, with stainless body, retain from dust and sratch. Als covered by smoked glass sliding cover makes it even looked more exclusive. Considering its amazing high price, it is not for user looking for phone function. Having this phone, in my opinion, it's about style.
Despite of those facts above, It has a average quality of camera with 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels resolution.The photo quality good in the shiny condition, but bad in dark condition. I have also tested the video quality, and it has QCIF with impressive quality.
This phone has a relatively fast internet connection using EDGE Connection, which practically up to 114 kilo bytes per second. After several test, in my opinion it has a average internet connection quality.
If we want to transfer data files, music, sound and video, there is a bluetooth connection which we can used in connection with other phone.After several test with various file size, I conclude it has a average bluetooth connection.
As I said before, its not for commom people who like to have fashion or luxurious phone, not just well-functioned phone.
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LG MU-40PA10B 40 inch Flat Panel Plasma TV
The LG MU-40PA10B plasma display is the perfect choice for 4:3 aspect ratio video and computer signals. Because of the 4:3 aspect ratio, standard TV and digital TV signals fill the screen without any stretching effect. The ultra thin 3.1" depth of the MU-40PA10B makes it ideal for wall mounting in home or office use.
This Flatron Plasma brings many outstanding features into a 40 inch screen. With a screen thickness of 3.1 inches, a resolution of 640 x 480 and a viewing angle of over 160 degrees, this plasma is sure to meet all of your needs.
LG mu-40pa10b 40 inch Plasma Display Flat Panel Monitor Features:
* Screen Size: 40 inches (4:3)
* Thickness: 3.1 inches
* Resolution: 640 x 480
* Brightness: 330cd/m2
* Viewing Angle Over 160°
LG mu-40pa10b 40 inch Plasma Display Specifications:
Screen Type/Size
Plasma/40 inch Diagonal
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Resolution
640 x 480 (VGA)
Cell Pitch (HxV)
0.42 x 1.25mm
Displayed Colors
16.77 million
Peak Brightness
330 cd/m2 (w/o filter: 750 cd/m2)
Contrast Ratio
500:1 (w/o filter: 660:1)
Viewing Angle
over 160o
Input Freq. Range
For PC: Auto scanning
Hf: 31.5~65KHz Vf: 56~120Hz
Max Input Resolution
For PC: 800x600 (SVGA) @85Hz
HD/DVD/DTV Support
480i/480p/720p/1080i
Input Terminals
PC and RGB DTV / Audio
D-Sub 15 (VGA type) / RCA phono jacks
Video/Audio
NTSC composite (RCA phono jacks)
Component/DVD/DTV
RCA jacks Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr
Output Terminals
Speaker: 10W+10W (8 ohms)
Power Requirements
AC120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption
352W Max.
Monitor Controls
Power (Main and Stand-by) Input Select, Volume +/-
Remote Control Functions
Power, Video/PC Select, 0~9 keys,Menu, System Off, Closed Caption,Mute, Sleep, Vol+/-, Select +/-,Enter
On Screen Controls
Picture (APC, Contrast, Brightness, Tint, Color, Sharpness),Sound (Digital Auto Sound DASP, Treble, Bass, Balance), Screen (PC adjustments for Auto Config, V-position, H-position, phase, reset),Language (English, French, Spanish),Time, On/Off Timer, Sleep Time, Auto Off, Closed captioning/text, Parental Control
Dimensions (W x H x D)
36.6 x 28 x 3.1 inches, (930 x 711 x 78 mm) set only
Shipping Dimensions (W x H x D)
45.5 x 37.2 x 23.4 inches, (1156 x 946 x 594 mm)
Weight
72.6 lbs.(33KG) set only
Shipping Weight
94.6 lbs.(43KG)
Operating Temperature
32oF~104oF (0oC~40oC)
Operating Humidity
30%~80%
EMI Regulations
FCC Class B for EMC
Safety Regulations
C-UL
Included Accessories
Remote Control, D-Sub 15 pin PC VGA cable, Power Cord, User's Manual, 2 AA type batteries
Other Features
ISM feature to minimize image burn
Mechanism of Operation
The LG plasma display panel (PDP) can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp. The term plasma refers to a gas that consists of electrons, positively charged particles known as anions, and neutral particles. The PDP has sometimes been referred to as a gas-discharge display because it operates by passing electricity through neon gas, causing it to become "charged" temporarily: light is produced when the gas spontaneously discharges. Plasma display panels can also be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps. The displays operate at high voltages, low currents, and low temperatures, resulting in long operating lifetime. Inside the plasma panel, a series of red, green, and blue cells are grouped in a precise matrix. These cells are activated individually, unlike standard CRTs or LCDs. This means that they emit light individually, creating a precise pixel on the viewing area.
Advantage of PDP
The main advantage of the LG Plasma Display Panel PDP over nearly all other display devices is that it can be made into a display panel, with diagonal sizes of 20 to 80 inches that are no thicker than 4 inches. Moreover, these large panels can provide high information content and full-color images. This makes the PDP the ideal technology for the fabled wall- mounted television, which can be used in the home as well as in numerous commercial and industrial environments as a replacement for large, bulky CRT monitors and rear projectors.
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its very nice mobile. its model number is Nokia E71, it is a business segment entry is designed mobile.Nokia E71 is the world thinnest QWERT, its a Y phone it has only 10 mm. Nokia E71 is a next generation Nokia E61i,which adopted the concept QWERTY keypad.Conducting pengetikan sms and a script in pengetikan quickoffice.quickoffice is the strategic application for the Nokia W seriesmany tools to edit the script it word exal andpptset of choices A (Assisted) in E71-GPS is not unlike from that introduce in the Symbian movable cell phone seri60 other. GPS in order can be obtain via the GPS data (see the digital compass direction), and of course the set of choices of Nokia Maps provided 3D maps, tone navigation and others.
To right to use the internet E71 offers a way out that is full, ranging from 3G, HSDPA which can be up to 3.6 Mbps and EGPRS class 32 which in theory have a greatest download and upload 296 Kbps 177.6 Kbps. Not, that extra useful WLAN internet. There are additional features of the new Intranet, useful for system entrance in a VPN (virtual personal network).
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Battery-Sipping Processor
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).
Together with the exclusive ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you'll enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up to 7 hours, allowing you to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go. It offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to your computing needs. The Super Hybrid Engine toggles between the following three modes:
* High Performance Mode (high performance with some power savings)
* Super Performance Mode (maximum performance)
* Power Saving Mode (maximum power savings and minimum noise)
Online Storage from ASUS
With this Eee PC, ASUS also provides 10 GB of online storage (easily accessible via a desktop icon), which enables you to download up to 5 GB of data per day. It also provides secure file encryption and accessibility from both Windows and Linux platforms. Whether you want to share images with friends and family or store big business presentations, you can now access your data with ease and not worry about space constraints. The Eee Storage service is complimentary for the first 18 months, and it must be registered within the first 6 months after date of purchase.
Specifications
* Operating system: Windows XP Home
* Internal memory: 160 GB hard disk drive (HDD)
* RAM: 1 GB DDR2
* Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Atom
* Memory expansion: Slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
* Screen: 10 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels, LED backlight
* Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
* Bluetooth connectivity: No
* Peripheral connectivity: Three USB 2.0
* External video: One VGA
* External audio: One headphone and one microphone port
* Webcamera: Yes, 1.3 megapixels
* Battery: 6 cells (6600 mAh), up to 7 hours
* Weight: 3.19 pounds (51 ounces)
* Dimensions: 10.5 × 7.5 × 1.5 inches
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Processor
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).
Storage
This version of the Aspire One comes with a 160 GB hard disk drive (5400 RPM), which offers enough to room to hold a digital audio library of over 26,000 songs and still have room left over for movies, games, and a large collection of software. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.
Memory
The 1 GB of installed RAM (512 MB onboard memory and one 512 MB DIMM, 533 MHz) can be expanded to a maximum of 1.5 GB of RAM,
DVD/CD Drive
Because of its size, the Aspire One does not come with an integrated optical drive, but optional CD/DVD read/write drives can be connected to the laptop via one of the three USB ports, enabling you to create your music mixes, burn movies to DVD, and more.
Connectivity
This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. This notbook provides the following connections:
* 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
* Secure Digital (SD) card reader, also compatible with MultiMedia cards (MMCs)
* Multi-in-one card reader supports SD, MMC, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO, and XD Picture Cards
* 1 VGA monitor port
* 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack
* RJ-45 port for 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
Screen, Video and Audio
The 8.9-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) and support for up a 262K color depth. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses shared video memory with the main memory. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments.
This notebook includes an integrated audio card with Microsoft DirectSound compatibility, and it includes two stereo speakers.
What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One notebook PC (AOA150-1447; LU.S050B.133), rechargeable 6-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase.
Product Description
Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Aspire one, a netbook (or mini-notebook) packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9-inch form factor weighing as little as 2.2 lb. Aimed at business professionals, students and world travelers, wireless connectivity, Internet access, built-in webcam and the storage space needed for digital photos. It is time to simplify your life with the Aspire one. Windows XP Home Edition; Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB); 1GB (512MB onboard/512MB SODIMM slot) DDR2 533 SDRAM; 160GB hard drive, multi-in-one card reader, SD Card reader; 8.9-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT display, Acer CrystalBrite Technology; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950; 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, webcam; sapphire blue chassis.
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Beautiful inside and out, the Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD LCD monitor is a great way to get the most out of your PC--as well as watch your favorite 1080p HDTV broadcasts. It features an embedded DTV tuner that enables you to watch digital HD broadcasts without a special receiving set. And with six image input terminals, you can connect several pieces of digital equipment to the T260HD and use them simultaneously. Two HDMI connections make your monitor a multimedia centerpiece. Additionally, SRS TruSurround XT is embedded to improve audio performance.
The contrast between light and dark colors on the screen is what makes images stand out. The bigger the difference between light and dark images, the more vibrant images will appear. With an amazing dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 you’ll enjoy sharper image quality that’s sure to catch your eye. You'll also make a style statement with Samsung's new Touch of Color design, which features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame.
The T260HD is designed to be extremely efficient and uses up to a third less power than other monitors in its class. The unique SoftPower off function lets you put the monitor in standby mode right away, using just 0.3 W of power. It comes with a monitor stand that can tilt up to 20 degrees for optimal viewing and a full-feature remote control. The monitor's speakers reside underneath the screen and provide a total of 6 watts of audio power (3 watts per channel).
Specifications
* Screen size: 26 inches
* Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
* Brightness: 300 cd/m² (candela per square meter
* Response time: 5 milliseconds (ms)
* Viewing angle: 170 degrees horizontal, 150 degrees vertical
* HDMI audio/video input: 2 (1 on back, 1 on side)
* DVI video input: 1
* VGA video input: 1
* Component video input: 1 set
* Antenna input: 1 RF
* Audio input: 1 left/right analog
* Audio output: 1 SPDIF digital audio
What's in the Box
Samsung T260HD monitor, monitor stand, power cord, D-sub (VGA) cable, remote control (with batteries), cleaning cloth, cable holding ring, quick start guide
Product Description
The T260HD features a built-in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner, so you can watch both TV and enjoy the benefits of high-definition entertainment at your computer desk. Two High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections make your monitor a multimedia centerpiece and let you easily and conveniently connect your other digital devices. Viewing Angle (Horizontal / Vertical) - 170 / 150 Sync. Signal - separate H/V, composite Connector - 15pin D-sub, DVI-D, 2HDMI, component, DTV Tuner, optical out Multimedia Speakers - 3 W x 2 Ch (Dolby DIgital) Unit Dimensions 19.78 Height x 24.02 Width x 9.65 Depth - With Stand; 17.13 Height x 24.02 Width x 3.41 Depth - Without Stand Samsung 3-Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty
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Like every other memory manufacturer G.Skill Taiwan today came out with its triple channel DDR3 memory kits, supporting upcoming Intel Core i7 processors.
G.Skill’s line up of DDR3 performance memory products includes 3GB and 6GB triple memory kits with DDR3 1333MHz and 1600MHz for enthusiasts, overclockers, and early-adopters.
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"And so it is that Nvidia has come to answer the HD 4800 series video card onslaught from ATI with their third and latest addition to the GTX-200 series, the new and improved GTX 260 utilizing 216 stream processors (up from 196). And there's nothing crazy about that. What is crazy though is Nvidia's naming scheme. Although the new GTX 260 with increased SP's is planted firmly between the original GTX 260 and their top-of-the-line GTX 280, Nvidia has chosen to maintain the 260 designation, and instead allows vendors to provide their own naming scheme to this most recent combatant to enter into the theater of operations. LeadTek has entered the fray with the Winfast GTX 260 Extreme+.
But the LeadTek Extreme+ is more that just a mere GTX 260 with 216 stream processors, it's a factory overclocked GTX 260 with 216 stream processors. It's been upgraded. LeadTek has chosen to bump the core/memory clock from 576/1998 MHz to 602/2214 MHz on the GTX 260 Extreme+. With this much firepower, is it sure to be a winner? Let's find out if this new video card weapons system has got what it takes by taking a closer look at the LeadTek WinFast GTX 260 Extreme+."
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pureSilicon announced the new Renegade Series Solid State Drives that is the first SSDs to have integrate hardware-based encryption approved by FIPS. It compliant with MIL-STD-810F standard*.
The pureSilicon Renegade Series will have a capacity up to 128GB. It has a dedicated on-board cryptographic processor provides hardware-driven 256-bit AES encryption. The Renegade Series SSD will be shipped in early 2009.
MIL-STD-810F - a military standard that requires the SSD to sustain reliable operation during a series of rigorous tests that validate its ability to endure the extreme environments typically seen in industrial and military applications.
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G.Skill presents the new FM-25S2S series 2.5-inch SATA Solid State Drive (SSD). Available in 64GB (FM-25S2S-64GB) and 128GB(FM-25S2S-128GB), these new SSDs are based on MLC memory module. They offer a max 155MB/sec read speed and max 90MB/sec write speed.
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Nothing here that you haven't seen before in one form or another, but the more the merrier, we say. Super Talent has introduced its very own super small SSDs ranging from 2GB to 8GB in size, but they're all based on Intel's Z-P140 solid-state drive. The new units all boast a maximum read speed of 40MB/sec and a maximum write speed of 30MB/sec, and the whole crew employs a parallel ATA interface with a ZIF connector. The 0.85-inch drives are being offered up in 2GB (FHD2GN85) and 4GB (FHD4GN85) sizes, while the 1.0-inch devices come in 2GB (FHD2GN10), 4GB (FHD4GN10) and 8GB (FHD8GN10) flavors. Per usual, we're left to wonder on pricing and availability, but we suspect these will be aimed more at netbook manufacturers than everyday folks, anyway.
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Hammer Storage has recently announced the launch of its largest storage solution, the new morespace Portable. morespace Portable is a storage solution that features capacities ranging from 160GB to 500GB. The 2.5-inch portable hard drive features a 141 grams weight and comes with USB 2.0 interface (compatible with USB 1.1 as well) along with a range of customizable skins.
“Electronic devices have become such an integral part of our every day lives, and Hammer Storage wanted to provide a creative outlet for consumers to express their individuality and uniqueness by giving them the ability to make morespace their own,” said Andy Dorian, retail value add manager for Bell Microproducts. “The only limit to skinning the morespace unit is one's imagination - the possibilities are endless to make each morespace unique to its owner.”
The features list of the new device includes Plug and Play installation, the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, portable design and skinnable face, instant storage capacity and compatibility with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.4 and later. morespace Portable is USB Bus powered and enables users to store their videos, movies, songs, photos or other personal files in a simple and easy manner.
The new portable drives can sustain a transfer rate of 34 MB/s and can also peak 480 Mb/s. The morespace Portable can operate at temperatures ranging from 5 °C to 40 °C and in a 5% to 90% humidity. The product also has shock and vibration resistant features. The drives are shipped along with a 20-inch USB Cable, Quick Start Guides, Warranty Statement and Beach Skin.
With the launch of morespace Portable, Hammer Storage proves that it can provide data storage solutions meant to simplify collecting, managing and protecting digital information. The company's portfolio also includes the morespace External storage and myshare network storage. Hammer Storage announced that a 750GB morespace Portable model is planned for launch in early 2009. The drives come with a one year warranty.
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Is Research In Motion Ltd.'s new BlackBerry Storm just an Apple iPhone wannabe or is it an innovative, highly usable smart phone in its own right? The answer: Yes, on both counts.
The Storm is obviously a response by RIM and Verizon Wireless to the runaway success of Apple's iPhone, which is offered exclusively in the U.S. by AT&T. Features such as a touch-screen-only interface and automatic switching between landscape and portrait modes are sure indicators of that. But the Storm also has some appealing advantages over the iPhone, such as the ability to read and edit Microsoft Office documents.
Business first
While Apple has taken steps to make its iPhone enterprise-friendly, RIM has far more experience in that regard. For example, the Storm's e-mail capabilities are basically the same as other current RIM smart phones. Besides connecting to personal e-mail accounts, Storm works out of the box with Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise and, of course, BlackBerry Enterprise Server. And many IT folks are already familiar with BlackBerry's e-mail capabilities, making it easy to integrate the device into existing setups.
The Storm comes with two other significant advantages for enterprise users. The first is DataViz's Documents To Go, which enables you to view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. A longtime staple on Palm smart phones such as the Treo, this application provides seamless access not only to Office documents uploaded from your desktop computer, but also to e-mail attachments. In addition, the BlackBerry Storm has support for cutting and pasting, a significant shortcoming with the iPhone.
Using the Storm
The Storm is a bit shorter and about as wide as the iPhone, but it's noticeably thicker -- .55 inches versus .48 inches for the iPhone. Still, the Storm felt comfortable in my admittedly large hand.
One lovely feature is its 3.25-in. screen. With 480-by-360 resolution, it has a somewhat sharper image than the iPhone's slightly larger 3.5-in. display with 480-by-320 resolution. Images, text -- everything, really -- displayed beautifully.
Because it relies entirely on touch-screen navigation, the Storm is very different from its predecessors; it doesn't have a physical keyboard, a side-scroll wheel or a navigation button on the front. As a result, longtime BlackBerry users have to get used to the Storm. But that shouldn't require much time -- this device is easy to use.
It's impossible, of course, to review the Storm without making comparisons to the iPhone. Like the iPhone, it lets you scroll through items such as documents and Web pages with finger flicks; I took to this method immediately, with no learning curve.
Also like the iPhone, if you turn the Storm 90 degrees, it automatically switches between portrait and landscape modes, which simplifies reading things like densely packed pages. By default, the Storm performs this trick in more circumstances than the iPhone. For instance, its collection of home-screen icons and the built-in e-mail program both rotate.
The Storm lacks the iPhone's ability to scroll faster the more vigorously you flick your finger. Another missing feature is pinch-zooming, in which you resize on-screen items such as Web pages by pinching your thumb and forefinger in and out when touching the screen. With the Storm, you tap the screen twice to zoom in and press the Escape key to zoom out. These missing features aren't essential, but they're part of what makes the iPhone fun.
The Storm does have one interface feature that the iPhone should adopt: tactile feedback when you press something on-screen such as a button in a dialog box. When you do that, it feels like you're actually pressing a physical button. Initially, I found this a bit clumsy and frustrating because it requires more pressure to make something happen than the iPhone does. But I came to appreciate this feature, because the tactile feedback made it less likely that I'd press a key by mistake.
Like the iPhone, the Storm uses an on-screen keyboard. Actually, and somewhat annoyingly, that should be plural -- keyboards. In landscape mode, the Storm displays a full QWERTY keyboard, but in portrait mode, it shows only a modified keypad similar to the physical keypad used on the BlackBerry Pearl. That modified keypad assigns two letters to a key and uses predictive text technology to guess which of the two letters you mean to use.
RIM's predictive text works well most of the time, but I found it disorienting to have two different types of keypads. RIM would do better to use the full QWERTY keypad in both landscape and portrait modes.
Connection pros and cons
The Storm's ability to work on cellular networks around the world is a huge plus, particularly for business travelers. However, it doesn't support Wi-Fi, which could be a deal-breaker for some users. After all, cellular coverage isn't available everywhere and is often spotty indoors, where Wi-Fi is more common.
Also, Wi-Fi is typically faster than 3G service, so even if you're just sitting in a coffee shop browsing the Web, the lack of Wi-Fi will slow you down. Plainly put, it was a bad decision by Verizon Wireless and RIM to not include Wi-Fi.
My reaction to its Web browsing capabilities was decidedly mixed. The Storm's browser does a much better job of handling Web pages, particularly complicated Web pages, than previous BlackBerries. But it still doesn't get it quite right when rendering pages not optimized for small screens.
AT A GLANCE
BlackBerry Storm
Research In Motion Ltd.
Price: $200 ($250 with two-year Verizon Wireless contract and a $50 rebate)
Pros: Touch-screen interface, reads/writes Office documents, tactile feedback, can work on GSM networks
Cons: No Wi-Fi, confusing keyboards, some problems with full Web sites
Like a lot of smart phone browsers, BlackBerries previously stacked multiple elements such as frames one on top of the other. It no longer does that, but it still treats each element separately. So, for instance, a page with a frame on the left containing a site index is initially laid out on the screen correctly in relation to the larger frame to the right that holds the bulk of the page's content. However, you can horizontally and vertically scroll both of those elements independently. This means that the page may look fine at first, but after a bit of use, the independent navigation can create a disorganized-looking mess.
Finally, a few words about voice calling, which gets short shrift these days in smart phone reviews (we do still use these devices to make phone calls, right?). I found the Storm's sound quality to be quite clear, perhaps because of the effectiveness of the built-in noise-canceling capabilities. The device includes voice commands for dialing and support for standard calling features like speed dialing and conference calling.
More media
The BlackBerry Storm is more media-centric than previous BlackBerries. In fact, one way in which it is clearly superior to the iPhone is that it has a 3.2-megapixel camera that records video, while the Apple device has a 2-megapixel camera that doesn't.
I found playback of all media to be quite good. I still have a slight bias toward the iPhone's music playback quality, but the Storm provided bright and nicely textured sound. It supports common audio formats such as WMA, MP3 and AAC, although it doesn't support any of those formats with digital rights management (DRM) attached. That means you can't listen to DRM'd music you bought on iTunes or may have downloaded from a music subscription service such as Napster.
Happily, the Storm has a 3.5mm jack for headphones -- many smart phones use the smaller, non-standard 2.5mm size, meaning you can't use your favorite stereo headphones. Video playback was sharp and clear without a hint of stutter and, of course, video benefits greatly from the Storm's ability to switch to landscape mode.
Storage, a key issue for media fans, is better than on most smart phones but not as good as on the iPhone. While Apple's device is available in 8GB and 16GB models, the BlackBerry Storm comes with 1GB of built-in storage plus an included 8GB microSD card.
Overall, then, the Storm's media capabilities are excellent compared to most smart phones, but still don't match the iPhone.
RIM is going to offer a store for new applications for the Storm, but that won't launch until next March, so until then there's no easy way to add new applications like the iTunes App Store.
Conclusions
The bottom line: At about $200 (after a $50 rebate and a two-year contract), the BlackBerry Storm might well be the most attractive smart phone currently available -- after the iPhone.
The BlackBerry Storm isn't as breathtakingly cool and fun as the iPhone, but it's reasonably close -- and may be a better choice for enterprise users, especially world travelers and those who need to read and edit Office documents. Which is why, given its other advantages, this smart phone should meet with success.
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Published: 10th September 2008 @ 8:57 PM
Author: Steve Dougherty
HIS' long standing IceQ series of graphics cards see the light of day once again. Quickly following yesterdays launch of the new mid-range 4600 series, HIS have added a HD 4670 IceQ Turbo variant into the mix with both images and specs making their way onto the web.
Along with the inclusion of the dual-slot cooler we've been accustomed to seeing from HIS with their IceQ range since day dot, the card's GPU gets a small boost from the stock 750MHz to 780MHz. Everything else appears to be of the reference design, including the memory clockrate of 2000MHz on the 512MB of GDDR3.
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Introducing the new era of classic gaming performance -- WinFast PX9800 GT 512MB
Leadtek Research Inc., the global leading brand for extreme visual graphics technology development, is pleased to announce the launch of new high-end graphics card, WinFast PX9800 GT 512MB. Based on the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics processing units and unified architecture design, the new graphics card can provide customers the best-in-classic gaming performance.
The WinFast PX9800 GT currently comes with the 512MB 256bit GDDR3 memory size, and a GPU clock speed of 600 MHz. They are designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express 2.0 interface. All of this makes it ready for the most demanding future bandwidth games and 3D applications.
For true-to-life image quality, WinFast PX9800 GT 512MB makes perfect use of NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology in picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and vivid image scaling. It enables playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content at full HD resolutions with integrated High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support for the ultimate home theater experience. And with Dual Dual-Link DVI-I output, it sustains digital displays of up to 2560x1600 resolutions, supporting extreme HD games and entertainment.
Moreover, with the latest Microsoft DirectX 10 with full Shader Model 4.0 support, PX9800 GT 512MB is able to deliver realistic gaming effects with film-quality, and provide users with a more amiable environment under the Windows Vista operating system. Compatible with SLI Technology, the new cards can deliver every user the smooth, realistic gaming experience at ultra-high resolution.
The cutting-edge NVIDIA PhysX technology and which supports for over 140 titles can bring games to life with massively destructible environments and ultra-realistic physical interaction. With sweaty palms and racing heart gamers get more deeply involved than ever in a virtual but realistic gaming environment.
For further information about Leadtek or our products, please visit our website at http://www.leadtek.com
Specifications-
Model: PX9800 GT 512MB
Graphic Bus: PCI-Express 2.0
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
GPU/Memory Clock: 600/900MHz
Memory Data Rate: 1800MHz
Memory Size: 512MB GDDR3
Memory Interface: 256bit
RAMDACs: 400MHz
Stream Processors: 112
DirectX Support: DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0
Output: Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDTV
-About Leadtek Research Inc.
Founded in 1986, Leadtek Research Inc. is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with overseas subsidiaries in China and Japan. There are four Business Units: Computer Multimedia, Wireless Communication, Audio/Video Communication and TeleCare. They are focused on, respectively, the design and manufacture of 3D graphics, PCTV solutions, GPS module and navigation devices, Bluetooth-enabled products, Multimedia and Audio/Video Communications and Bio-technology. Each unit provides integrated systems and total customer solutions that drive the company’s revenue. Living up to its reputation for reliability, quality and performance based on unrelenting R&D, Leadtek continues to stir the market’s imagination, turning new dreams into digital reality with ever more original hi-tech products forged in its laboratories of cutting edge technology. For more information, please visit www.leadtek.com
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Pure-Fi Elite™ and your iPod combine to provide a full-function stereo system that fills any room in your home with high-performance sound.
Audiophile Performance
* 1-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters: Get precision and clarity from even the highest notes.
* 4-inch high-power, long-throw woofers: Fill the room with deep, powerful bass.
* DSP-controlled, dynamic, digital EQ and filtering: Minimizes distortion to create true-to-life sound.
* Bi-amplified transducer design with digital electronic crossover: Enjoy studio-quality audio that plays louder and sounds better.
* StereoXL™ technology: Dramatically widens stereo image, creating an immersive audio experience.
Convenience
* Digital AM/FM radio: Increases your musical choices while giving you a complete stereo solution.
* Digital clock: Watch where the time goes.
* Charges your iPod: Doubles as an iPod charger.
Control
* Backlighted wireless remote: Control and browse your iPod from anywhere in the room with a remote that’s backlighted for use in the dark. Enjoy one-touch access to Shuffle and Repeat.
* Presets for iPod playlists: Enjoy instant access to your favorite music, without having to navigate menus on your iPod.
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If you have not done the inspection mentioned in the previous article - How to Clean your Case, now is the time to do so. Look at the blades of the fan in the back of the computer. Also look at any vents. Is there clusters of dust there? Is there grime caked on to it? If so, the inside needs to be cleaned. If the fan blades are clean but it has been several years since you have cleaned the motherboard or if the computer is around cigarette smoke, it probably should be cleaned anyway. Dust and particles in the air (like cigarette smoke) can build up on the circuitry of the motherboard and cause it to heat up and/or corrode.
The first thing that you need to do is unplug your computer. Then open up the case to get access to the motherboard. Cases open differently. If you don't know how to open your case, look on the back of your computer along the edge for some screws. These screws may hold on side panels or an upside down U shaped panel that covers the sides and top. Removing the screws will allow you to take off the cover. Other cases have the screws on the front of the computer. To get access to these screws, you must first remove the front panel by pressing a hidden latch. The cover is there to give easy access to the inside of your computer, so if you look hard enough, you should be able to figure out how to remove it.
Remember that if you touch anything on the motherboard, you should be grounded by either touching the metal frame of the computer with your other hand or by wearing a special grounding device.
The goal of cleaning the motherboard is to remove all dust and debris from the motherboard and all components inside of the case. This can be done using one of three methods.
The preferred method is to use a can of compressed air to blow it out. Always hold the can in an up-right position to prevent the propellent chemicals which can damage or corrode components from coming out. Dust and dirt should be blown away from the motherboard and out of the case.
Another way to remove dust is to use a vacuum. The common advice is to only use a battery operated vacuum because an AC powered vacuum causes static and static can ruin the motherboard. I have used an AC powered vacuum (before I knew that it was not recommended) to clean my motherboard many times and it has never caused any problems, but I may have just been lucky. When using the vacuum, keep the nozzle a couple of inches away from the motherboard or any other components so that it does not come in contact with them and so that any small parts are not sucked into the vacuum.
If you do not have a can of compressed air or a vacuum, you can use a dry cloth and brush to clean the motherboard. Be careful not to dislodge or break anything using this method.
While cleaning the motherboard, be careful not to unplug any cables or connections or to dislodge any loose components, such as, jumpers.
Methodically clean the whole inside of the case going over all of the motherboard from one end to the other and all other components. Don't forget to clean the fans and heat sinks. Do not open up the power supply box or stick anything in it beyond the fan. If you do, you could get a shocking surprise and ruin your computer.
If your computer does not work when you put it back together, something was obviously dislodged during the cleaning. Open the case back up and push all connections and cards into their slots. Look for anything that may have become disconnected.
Cleaning the motherboard is probably the most dangerous form of cleaning but it is necessary to prevent an early death of your computer.
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