Bluetree Electronics Introduces the Smallest MP3 Player in the World

smallest MP3 Player

With 2012 around the corner, Bluetree Elecronics has introduced an innovation that will rock our world and our eardrums: the Kube 2, the world’s smallest MP3 player. Following the footsteps of its predecessor, the Kube, Kube 2 has similar design and teeny tiny frame. Rivaling miniature MP3s, like the iPod shuffle, the Kube 2 has implemented an aluminum body and touch screen capabilities. You can now swipe the screen to change songs or change modes by swiping diagonally. Pressing the op or bottom of the player adjusts the volume. The original Kube was made of plastic with no touch screen technology, by contrast.

Kube 2

The Kube 2 can also be personalized to your taste and style with different skins, acting as removable stickers. This little MP3 will keep you jamming for about 6 hours and a 4GB microSD card can store around 1,000 songs. The microSD slot has the capability to support cards up to 32GB, about 8,000 songs. The device can be fully charged by USB within an hour.

If you’re itching to have the Kube 2 in your hands, you have a little bit of time to kill. The device is currently only available in Singapore (where Bluetree Electronics is located). The Kube 2 can be seen at the CES in January before it’s released in 2012.

Margot is a guest blogger who often writes for the Blog Content Guild. Her hobbies include gaming, collecting the newest gadgets, and computer-hunting with an HP coupon in hand.

Acer Iconia Tab A101 review

Acer Iconia Tab A101

In fact, carrying a tablet measuring 10 inches is very troublesome. Especially those who are agile and active. That is why many tablet manufacturers to bring products with alternative measures 7 inches. One of them, Acer Iconia Tab A101 which has been present several times ago.

Acer Iconia Tab A101 Design
Iconia Tab A101 comes with a screen size of 7 inches. Its compact size allows it to be carried with it more practical, for example, included in your back pocket.

In terms of appearance, Acer Iconia Tab A101 has a case made of aluminum on the back. Smooth surface but when viewed looks like there is texture.

Section skin is another of the devices made of plastic. Need to be somewhat careful not to fall because the plastic is susceptible loose.

Acer Iconia Tab

Acer Iconia Tab A101 Performance
7-inch screen has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The resulting image is sharp and good for indoor use.

Dual Core Tegra processor in it to support the performance of this device. High Definition gaming applications can run smoothly on it.

For the camera, Iconia Tab A101 equipped rear 5MP camera and front 2MP camera. The resulting images show that the device is not intended as a substitute for photographic cameras.

However, the choice of filters and features on cameras and video applications to be solace enough luggage. One of the highlights, there is the ability of time lapse video.

For those who want to enjoy video content with a larger screen, Iconia Tab A101 can be connected with high-definition devices via HDMI output are available.

Acer Iconia Tab A101 uses the Android operating system Honeycomb 3.2. Fortunately, the choice of applications for Honeycomb already started a lot. Ranging from productivity to social media.

However, to make the main device is still difficult. Tablets are currently available, any brand, there is not suitable as the main working tool.

Conclusion of Acer Iconia Tab A101 review
This device is suitable for those who need a tablet but has a high mobility. Right size to put the bag back pocket without feeling too much pressure.

If put in any bag she did not need a bag that is too big. No wonder Acer is trying to position the device for the women, because it could "tuck" in the handbag.

In general, Iconia Tab A101 gadgets suitable as a companion, for various purposes when he needed a high agility. Its 3G capabilities make Acer Iconia Tab A101 does not depend on the presence or absence of WiFi locations to connect to the internet.

Google plans launch Nexus tablet

Nexus tablet

Google reportedly has plans to launch Nexus tablet in the next months. With Nexus tablet is being developed, Google's such as trying to rival the popularity of iPad, which currently has a seemingly formidable competitor in the tablet market.

This plan was revealed by Executive Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt, while in Italy.

"In the next six months we have plans to market a Nexus tablet with the best quality," said Schmidt told the Italian media, as quoted from The Telegraph.

Actually, Google has control over the development of Motorola Xoom tablet, since Motorola Mobility acquired by Google. But Xoom tablet somewhat failed and unable to compete with the iPad.

google nexus tablet

On this occasion, Eric Schmidt was later praised the role of Steve Jobs as a pioneer of the birth of a tablet PC. "Steve realized the potential of the tablet as it is revolutionary and creates great products like the iPad," said Schmidt.

"Steve Jobs is the Michelangelo of the present. My friend with a unique character, which is able to combine creativity and vision of genius with outstanding technical ability," said Schmidt, who also sits on the Board of Directors of Apple, and then retreated when Apple compete with Google in the smartphone market.

In the smartphone market, Samsung Galaxy Nexus produced a serious competitor for Apple's iPhone. Schmidt then called the Android-based smartphone competition with the iPhone will be hard.

Nokia Lumia 800 battery problems

Nokia Lumia 800

Nokia Lumia 800, smartphones that use the operating system of Microsoft Windows Phone is rumored to be interference with the battery. Having observed further, it turns out the error occurred in the software that actually drain the battery.

"Now we can confirm that the battery in Lumia 800 was fine," said Nokia spokesman, as quoted from Reuters, December 21, 2011. "In some variants, there are software problems that prevent the phone from accessing the full capacity of the battery," he said.

Nokia said, this problem will be fixed at the beginning of 2012 through the software update. "After the update is installed, the active period of the battery of your Nokia Lumia 800 will become longer," he said.

Lumia 800 battery

Lumia 800 itself is Nokia's first smartphone to use Microsoft's proprietary software. Phone manufacturer from Finladia expect much on the Windows Phone.

Unfortunately, since Nokia Lumia 800 published for the first time, the company's share price has fallen nearly 30 percent. One reason is fear of poor sales because investors will be achieved despite the many positive responses from reviewers, the smartphone will not get a lot of interest from users.

Canon Printer Pixma E500 saving ink

Canon printer Pixma E500

Recently Canon has introduced eight new printers in Indonesia. Including, Printer Pixma E500 is claimed saving ink.

Canon printer Pixma E500 is said to have a large capacity cartridges and with equipped Ink Efficient technologies so-called ink can be more efficient.

Black ink cartridge products that claimed to be capable of printing up to 800 pages. This is according to Aaron Merry, Canon Datascrip Division Director, makes the user do not need to replace cartridges less frequently.

As quoted from Kompas techno (December 04, 2011), Canon printer Pixma E500 can also print out the video. Video format. Mov can be printed as a series or montage.

Along with that, there are seven other Pixma printers announced. This is MG8270, MG6270, MG5370, MG4170, MG3170, MG2170 and iP4970.

Pixma MG8270 and MG6270 uses six ink cartridge system. Each of these are the two types of black ink, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey. Both printers also has a TFT screen to preview photos will be printed.

Other Canon printers, MG8270, MG6270, MG5370 and MG4170 Cloud features a link that allows the printer directly connected to the internet to access online photo albums. So, it can print photos directly from the Internet without connecting to a computer.

Printer can print human bones

Printer bones

We are know if three dimensions printers are not new in the world of technology. However, three-dimensional printer which can print human bones are new things. Not only printing, this printer technology also helps bone growth.

A team from Washington State University have discovered how to deal with repairing bone defects and loss of bone mass caused by disease. Using the printer that produced by ProMetal, the team is working for a year customize the machine to be used in plastic materials.

Although this printer can not print a full bone, but this printer bones can produce a "bone bridges", such as a wire frame to place new bone grows.

Example if someone has a bad hip bone, the surgeon can insert "bone bridge" into the bone. In one week, new bone will grow around it. This is a new thing in the world of medicine because the doctor can encourage the growth of real bone.

"Bone Bridge" made of fine ceramic powder coated with a layer of plastic and manufactured in the printer. By using a CAD program, a spray of "inkjet" to the plastic and the ceramic powder can produce different forms of implants.

This process has been tested to the animals rabbits and mice and the results are good so far. With continued research printer can print human bones, trials for human could begin for the next ten years.

predictions about technology trends in 2012

cloud service

In future technology, consumerism and cloud computing would be two important trends in 2012. IT companies, distributors until the user gadgets have to prepare.

Gartner's managing vice president, Daryl Plummer, describes anyone who utilize the technology must be ready to adapt to the cloud and consumerism. "Users now control the device. The business owner also must control its IT budget in the next few years," said Plummer.

As quoted from Computerworld, IT companies in the future also have to manage its IT budget, either used for services until the security of data. While users want the speed of IT services.

But, here are predictions about technology trends in 2012 versions Gartner:

Cloud services will be cheaper
vendors will be busy using cloud services because it's cheaper. Even the cloud technology will cut 15 percent of the leading outsourcing company's revenue in 2015

Will Social Networks Booming
Social networking sites will increasingly booming, despite the overlapping users. Along with that, big companies like Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Google and VMMare will also continue to grow.

High Connectivity
About 50 percent of email users will access office email from a browser, tablet or smart phone device. It also supports the increase in users of instant messaging, web conferencing and social networking.

Rampant Mobile Application Developers
The number of mobile application developers targeting smart phones and tablet devices will beat PC applications. The ratio reached 4:1 in 2015.

IT companies

Increased Cloud Service Users
About 40 percent of the company will transfer its data from a server or regular storage to the cloud until 2016. This means the demand for increased data security company

Public Cloud Will Rise
More than 50 percent of the 1,000 global companies will use the public cloud in 2016. It was to streamline costs enterprise IT

Reduce IT Spending
35 percent of corporate IT budgets will be managed outside the IT department itself in 2015. Some of the IT budget will be relocated to another part

Transfer of IT Manufacturing Company
20 percent of the company that used to take IT manufacturing goods from Asia will move to the United States, including Latin America, Canada and the United States. But several manufacturing companies related to intellectual property will be relocated from Asia to America

Cyberspace Crime Figures Rise
Cyberspace crime rates will increase 10 percent per year until 2016. So that will lead to new vulnerabilities in cyberspace

Additional costs for Global Energy
80 percent of the price of cloud services will incorporate elements of global energy to 2015. Energy use both natural and human resources will add to the cost structure of the then newly formed price

Companies Sued streamline data
About 85 percent of the 500 leading companies will fail in anticipation of its data efficiency. But the company will become increasingly competitive in 2015.

Are you prepared to deal with technology trends in 2012?
predictions about technology trends in 2012 Sources: computerworld.com

Opera will introduce Opera 11.60 browser

Opera browser

Not for long time, Opera Software will introduces Opera 11.60 browser. This is the latest update of Opera are deliberately excluded as a new year gift for Opera users.

"It is better to give than receive, so why not give the new browser to a special person," said Jan Standal VP of Desktop Products, Opera Software, as quoted from Kompas,(December 06, 2011).

There are several new features offered by Opera browser for this version. One of them, "Star Button", ie the star button to add your favorite sites directly to Speed ​​Dial.

Display Opera Mail Client was updated in this release. To fit the overall look of the Opera.

From the performance side, Opera promises better compatibility for HTML 5. Then, connect to a secure web pages (SSL) promised to be faster.

Samsung Galaxy S II as best selling smartphone sales in the UK

Samsung Galaxy S II

The fact in the UK sales of the iPhone 4S still lost by Samsung Galaxy S II. Based on data from price comparison service, uSwitch.com, iPhone 4S is ranked second, below the Galaxy S II.

We thinking if Apple launched the iPhone 4S, estimated sales rapidly in a short time. Moreover, when first sales, the line snaking in a number of Apple Store, in various parts of the world.

As quoted from the pages Daily Mail, with this Samsung Galaxy S II as the best-selling smartphone sales in the UK for 8 consecutive months.

In addition, ranking the third place was the Samsung Galaxy Ace. As an Android-based smartphone with high specification, the Galaxy Ace somewhat popular in the UK.

While the latest flagship smartphone Nokia, Lumia 800, occupying the 6th position. Some time ago, Nokia said sales in the UK 800 Lumia somewhat remarkable.

iPhone 4S

In fact, sales of Nokia 800 Lumia referred to as the best sales in its first week, throughout the history of Nokia in the UK.

In addition to Galaxy S II and Galaxy Ace, Galaxy series produced a number of Samsung also entered the top 10. Among other things, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Samsung Galaxy Note.

In the top 10 selling mobile phones in the UK, a number of Android-based phones from HTC are also many who enter. Among other things, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Sensation.

Here are the top 10 best selling smartphones in the UK, according to uSwitch.com:

1. Samsung Galaxy S II
2. iPhone 4S
3. Samsung Galaxy Ace
4. iPhone 4
5. HTC Wildfire S
6. Nokia Lumia 800
7. Samsung Galaxy Note
8. Samsung Galaxy Nexus
9. HTC Sensation XE
10. Sony Ericsson Arc S Black

Sony Ericsson will focus on Smartphone in 2012

Recently Sony Ericsson mobile phone manufacturers stated that the company would focus entirely to the booming smartphone market. As such, they will be dealing directly with competitors such as Apple, other smartphone manufacturer specialized.

Sony Ericsson smartphone

This step also reiterated the importance they relate closely with Sony, although some recent reports say that the Japanese electronics company is preparing to have a Sony Ericsson entirely.

In the company's official statement on Friday (October 14, 2011), the step they are to focus on a smartphone will be conducted in 2012. On occasion, they also reported that the performance of the company began re-print profit, which amounted to 31 million euros. Higher than firm predictions.

Of lift, 80 percent of all sales achieved by Sony Ericsson is a smartphone sales. In the last quarter, Sony Ericsson claims, their Android smartphone market share reached 12 percent globally.

However, Sony Ericsson's long road to become a full smartphone manufacturers are very heavy. Not to mention they also have to deal with Apple, which recently made the user was forced to queue in a number of stores worldwide to get the iPhone 4S.

When Apple was successful, Sony Ericsson has a number of disadvantages. Fortunately, once they focus on the production platform Google Android-based smartphones, they began to regain profits.

In last quarter, a joint venture between Sony and Ericsson was successfully marketed 9.5 million mobile phones (including smartphones and feature phones) and get a 33 percent increase compared to the previous quarter. Their own sales in Asia soared, especially in Japan.

"From the sales side, and pretty good quarter. But in terms of revenue, its performance is not that good," said Morten Imsgaard, analyst at Sydbank, quoted by Reuters, October 15, 2011. "The company still needs to improve this side to increase operating profit," he said.

Sony Ericsson also stated that they seem to still be under pressure from the company's profits due to declining profits from the sale of mobile phone features. And although the conditions in the market is very competitive, but the decline in global markets is likely to complicate them.

Foursquare Radar for iOS 5 can be Update on iPhone

The latest version Foursquare for iOS 5 operating system can be update now on iPhone. This application is version 4.0, known as the Foursquare Radar.

Foursquare Radar iOS 5

This new application allows users to take advantage of the monitoring areas found in iOS 5 and then send notifications to iPhone users about the places nearby, but users also still entered into the list of locations. It's like a reminder to check in at the user's local area. It is quoted Pocket Link, Friday (October 14, 2011).

For example, if users want to monitor the presence of several friends who numbered more than three people, Foursquare Radar will provide notice to the Apple device (iPhone and iPad) owned by the user, the presence of a friend who is being sought.

But before the user needs to choose friends who will be included in the list of Foursquare Radar, in order to use the additional functions of this latest version.

Until now there is a new Foursquare Radar in the iOS 5 platform on iPhone. But it will soon be developed for other mobile operating systems, like Android and BlackBerry.

To get the Foursquare Radar application, users previously had to iPhone update their Apple operating system to iOS 5 devices.

Xperia Ray Features and Price

Xperia-Ray

Recently Sony Ericsson launches its new product, Xperia ray. This smartphone comes with a carrying design excellence that has a high-performance features and functions that support the high-speed connection and techno lifestyle.

From the design side, the Xperia ray comes with a 3.3 inch scratch resistant crystal, thickness 9.4 mm with a weight of 100 grams. By design, the Xperia ray looks pretty and comfortable to use.

"Xperia ray can attract the attention of consumers looking for a combination of attractive design and rich feature phones," said the head of Marketing Sony Ericsson Indonesia, Djunaidi Satrio after product launch at Plaza Bapindo, Jakarta, Friday, October 7, 2011.

Djunaidi added, Xperia ray more comfortable because it can be used with one hand. Xperia Ray smartphone is claimed to be high. This product also comes with a reality display with a mobile Bravia engine.

In terms of features, Xperia ray comes with a Qualcomm Xperia Ghz have used more than 745 products and platforms are increasingly android Gingerbread 2.3 supports access speeds.

Xperia ray phone features 8.1 megapixel front camera that lets users get the best picture quality with a resolution.

Exmor R sensor makes the image remains sharp even in dark light conditions. "Xperia ray version also allows HD video capture," he added. Djunaidi stressed that the Xperia ray is more to the side of beautiful designs that are part of lifestyles trend.

According to him, now people have mobile phones not just to communicate, but it's a lifestyle that shows the dynamics of its users. Xperia ray present because there is market demand for a product that gives experience a different lifestyle.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray is equipped with an usher inside Facebook users a unique experience to interact socially more thoroughly. More complete with the services android market can download more than 250 thousand applications as well as data packets. This device is relevant to the condition of Indonesia with equipped with a local application.

He added that Xperia ray provides an option to consumers with the same class but have different capabilities and features, although side he accommodated his lifestyle in this device.

Xperia ray segmentation is the middle class who have a taste of lifestyle. "More suitable to women, and who have a lifestyle," he said.

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray comes with AXIS package that delivers data packets completely unlimited for 1 month. "We're not lying, truly unlimited diving one month," said Director of Sales AXIS, Syakieb Sungkar.

Xperia ray released at a price of 3.1 million Rupiah, and as an added value, each holder of a credit card and debit card of Bank Permata is given a special price, just 2,49 million Rupiah.

Memorable Moments Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs apple

The facts, late Steve Jobs successfully created a new trend in the technology world, be it a cell phone and internet. In addition to an innovator, Steve Jobs also renowned expert in presenting its findings goods.

With her trademark is wearing a black long sleeve collared shirt, turtle neck and jeans, Steve Jobs amaze people with how to introduce Apple's flagship product.

Here are memorable moments Steve Jobs when presentations and interviews, as the CNN version:

- iPhone, versatile devices.
In 2007, standing on stage Steve Jobs said he will introduce three revolutionary products in its class. "First, a widescreen iPod with touch function. Second, a revolutionary mobile phone. Third, cutting-edge internet communications tool," said Steve Jobs.

Directly behind the screen displayed three symbols that spin devices and merge into one. Steve Jobs smile. "You understand? This is not three separate devices. This is one tool, and we call it the iPhone," Jobs said.

- Welcome to the Apple Store
Some experts say a store that sells only one brand of products is a bad idea, but not so with Steve Jobs.

In 2001, Steve Jobs introduced the concept store that sells only Apple products from these companies. In a video, Steve Jobs was seen walking into the first Apple store in Virginia. This is Apple's first store of the 300 others around the world.

This store not only sells, said Steve Jobs, but also provide input devices and solutions need to guess what day-to-day. "Literally, half of the store is tasked to provide solutions. Because people do not just buy a computer, but they want to know what they can do with computer," said Jobs.

- iPad is magic
"It's incredible, riveting, can not be trusted. It's a dream," that the words of Steve Jobs in 2010 when it introduced the iPad, a tablet computer from Apple's latest innovations.

He said buyers are not buying goods iPad, but a particularly close relationship with these devices. "It's more intimate than a laptop," he said.

iPad hard sell in the market. Currently, the iPad get 90 percent of the profits from sales of tablet computers throughout the world.

- Graduation
In a graduation speech at the graduation ceremony at Stanford University in 2005, Steve Jobs gave the discourse to the scholars for not wasting their lives. This is a rare moment, when Steve Jobs spoke in public, not to introduce its products.

In his speech, Jobs tells his life full of twists and turns. He claimed that adoption is the child who had never attended school because there is no fee. Now, he's become one of the world's billionaires who dropped out.

In addition, he also said threatened with pancreatic cancer and died. "Your time is limited, do not waste it by being you do not want," he said.

- Tablet computers? What the heck is it?
In the digital conference in 2007, Steve Jobs along with Microsoft founder Bill Gates was interviewed together. In the interview, Gates said that the future of the computer is a tablet computer. Gates himself took him everywhere.

Steve Jobs was then looked puzzled when Gates said tablet. His face is like asking, what is the tablet computer. When asked about the future of tablet computers, Jobs said was, "PC proved to be very tough."

Interview was conducted two years before Apple introduced the iPad. However, it is difficult to understand why an innovator of advanced electronic devices do not know or have a tablet computer.

Specification Asus U36SD Notebook Review

Asus U36SD review

In fact notebook is a portable computer intended to carry around, but notebook still had a variety of segmentation in it. There are indeed for portability, there are intended as entertainment devices on the go, until that became a substitute for a desktop Personal Computer is also available.

Asus notebooks have several segments, one of which is called the superior mobility, U series notebooks are designed compact, lightweight and easy to carry here and there. One of the newest model of this segment is Asus U36SD.

Notebook Asus U36SD model itself is one of a series of U36 products other than U36JC, its predecessor. The difference between the two notebooks with a thickness of only 1.9 inches is just on the processor used and the weight of the notebook.

Asus U36JC use i5/i3 Core processor and weighs 1.6 Kg. The Core i7 processors available in model U36SD, and the weights if using the 8 cell battery is 0.06 pounds more weight. However, for the Indonesian market, Asus included only version of I5 and I3 of Asus U36SD.

Specifications and Features Asus U36SD
In Notebook Asus U36SD review this post, processor 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5. As is known, these two processors series core processor and a graphics core that works at speeds of 500 to 766MHz. Processor core itself doing two tasks at once, so it works like having 4 processors.

Although have the Intel GMA integrated graphics HD 3000 is embedded inside the processor, in U36SD notebook, Asus also installed Nvidia GeForce GT 520M to improve performance when needed. But with Nvidia Optimus technology that served to conserve battery life, graphics can switch back to Intel processors when not needed.

If used GeForce GT 520M 1GB DDR3 video memory using its own, GMH HD 3000 graphics are embedded in the processor uses main memory to work. As for this model, the standard is available with 2GB of DDR3 memory.

Asus U36SD specification:
Display : 13.3 "16:9 HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
CPU & Chipset : 2.66 GHz Intel Core i5, HM65 Express Chipset
Memory : 2GB 1333MHz DDR3 up to 8GB
Connectivity : Integrated 802.11 a / b / g / n, 10/100/1000 LAN, Bluetooth (optional)
Storage : 2.5 "SATA, 640GB 5400rpm
Camera : 0.3 megapixel
Audio : Built-in Altec Lansing Speakers
Input / Output : VGA, HDMI, 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, LAN, Audio, Card Reader
Battery : (5600 mAh 83 Whrs 8 cell) or (44 Whrs 3100 mAh 4 cell)
Dimensions : 32.8 x 23.8 x 1.9 cm
Weight : 1.44 kg / 1.66 kg (4 / 8 cell battery)
Operating system : Windows 7 Home Premium and Asus Express Gate
Warranty : 1 year

In terms of design, Asus uses casing and magnesium-aluminum alloy coating that they call silky nanometers. Casing made like this are more resistant to scratches and leaves no trace of fingerprints or palm of the hand.

Trial Asus U36SD
This compact notebook comes with operating system Windows 7 Home Premium. But for those who want to make it easier computing on the go, there is a Linux-based operating system that is Express Gate which can be activated via the power button is different from the power button to get into Windows.

When try this notebook takes 50.4 seconds to get into the Windows operating system and needed 13.7 seconds to shutdown. Using the Express Gate, Asus U36SD notebooks only need 8.9 seconds to 4.7 seconds and can be used to return non-active. Here is the Windows Experience Index ratings for Asus U36SD (scale of 1 to 7.9).

When use this notebook Asus U36SD to work at once using multiple multimedia applications in the background. With the power management option set to the position of maximum performance, also surf the Internet and interact in instant messaging and video conferencing via web cameras, which unfortunately is only 0.3 megapixel camera, via a wireless Internet network. From the condition of a fully charged battery, this notebook was able to accompany us to work for 4 hours 19 minutes non stop.

Interestingly, Asus uses a special heat sweeper technology in the form of dual heat pipes designed light quite effectively. It's capable of making the area around the palm rest stays cool even if the notebook has been used for several hours. In the Indonesian market, the notebook is available in the price range of $ 879 USD.

Shortage Asus U36SD
- Web Camera only 0.3 megapixels

Excess Asus U36SD
- Compact design, the chassis 'anti filthy'
- Refrigeration good

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Specifications

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Yesterday Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Tab 7.0 as their newest Android products. If you want to know the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus details, please read Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus specifications, here.
Galaxy Tab 7.0 is running the Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) as the operating system and powered by Dual Core processor 1.2 GHz.

With a 7 inch screen and a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, Samsung Galxy Tab 7.0 Plus has two cameras with a resolution of 3 MP on the back and 2 MP camera on the front camera for video chat.

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus also serves as a cell phone call because it is supported by a quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE and Tri Band 3G with 21 Mbps HSPA. Quoted from GSM Arena on Monday (October 3, 2011).

These tablets have a large enough memory is 16 GB and 32 GB and is equipped with dual-band WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth.

In addition, the device is also supported by Samsung's TouchWiz UI, coupled with 1 GB of RAM it can be ascertained Galaxy Tab 7.0 is very useful for various things. Galaxy Tab has a 4000 mAh battery capability with size 193.65 x 122.37 and 9.96 with the weight of 345g.

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will be available in Indonesia, Australia and Austria in late October and gradually throughout the world. As for the price of Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has been no information.

My Passport Studio is Hard Disk for MacBook Users

My Passport Studio hard disk

Western Digital as known data storage company, introduced the latest generation of portable hard disk My Passport series is designed specifically for users of Mac computers and Apple Time Machine.

This device according to the current storage needs, namely a large capacity and good security.

For connectivity, the My Passport Studio provides a choice of two connection ports FireWire 800 and one USB 2.0. Two FireWire ports provide fast upload speeds and transfer, while at the same time also allows users to add drives.

"My Passport Studio also provides encryption and password protection software," said Salim said Tirtasaputra, Division Sales Manager Branded WD Indonesia in Jakarta, 29 September 2011. "Users can also share data in 3-4 seconds," he claims.

According Tirtasaputra, he was eyeing a minimum of local storage in the MacBook products and MacBook Air. "With this we provide convenient storage and backup functions for music, photos, and all digital content available on Apple's computers," he said.

Although intended for MacBook users, but Western Digital does not rule out the possibility of other system users to utilize the hard disk with 3-year warranty. "In essence, this product is for all people who need large storage that is easy and fast," said Mimi Wong, Public Relations Manager Western Digital APAC.

Hard disk products that follow the design of the MacBook is available ranging from 500GB up to 1TB capacity. The price varies from $ 77 USD to $ 145 USD.

Fuji Xerox Printer DocuPrint CM205 f Review

Fuji Xerox printer

A lot of portable gadgets such as tablet PC, smartphones, notebooks that sometimes need a printer to print documents created with these devices. So Fuji Xerox presenting a series DocuPrint CM205 f and M205 fw.

"This product is intended to support Apple's devices," said Vincent Sim, General Manager of Fuji Xerox ASEAN in Jakarta, 29 September 2011. "Users can take pictures through the Apple device is then connected wirelessly to the printer, and can immediately print," he said.

On DocuPrint CM205 f, printers that are designed specifically for printing color is the manufacturer to develop features the Print and Scan for Utility IOS. "This feature is useful to provide a complete solution to provide convenience for home users or small businesses," claims Vincent.

As a multifunction printer, this DocuPrint CM205 f device provides four integrated functions namely as a printer, copier, scanner, and facsimile. Own print speeds up to 24 pages per minute for black and white and 12 pages to color.

Other additional DocuPrint CM205 f features such as Direct PC Fax and Scan to USB Direct touted to save time and reduce paper usage. "With this work will become more efficient," said Vincent. "Software Docuworks 7 can manage digital documents of various formats. And the OCR feature to be able to turn paper documents electronically file," he said.

In the scanner, Fuji Xerox install LED scanning technology and DELCIS self in DocuPrint CM205 f to control the distribution of the LED light. The point is to produce quality, precise and accurate prints with resolutions up to 1200 x 2400 dpi.

Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad S100

Recently Lenovo released the product development of the IdeaPad S10, ie Lenovo IdeaPad S100. In the specification, Lenovo IdeaPad S100 is not much different from its predecessor. "We use a processor and a new color," said Cung Cien, Business Development Manager for Lenovo, in Jakarta 27 September 2011.

In IdeaPad S100, Lenovo equip it with features such as VeriFace for security, medium security using facial and APS (Acquired Protectic System) that keeps the hard drive from shock so as to maintain the data to be more secure.

The rest of the canal device has a quick start facility, which offers quick login process. "Quick Start only took 10 seconds," claims Cung Cien.

Other Lenovo IdeaPad S100 specifications, in this netbook, screen used was of 10.1 inches and provide WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Dual Core Intel Atom Processor N570 (1.66 GHz, 1 MB Cache), 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and 320GB hard drive available for storage.

For marketing, Lenovo choose youth as a target market. "Our target of young children and students," said Cung brief.

For the price, the Lenovo IdeaPad S100 with Windows 7 Starter in the price of about Rp 3,15 Million. As for the IdeaPad S100 version without Windows 7 Starter worth Rp 2,85 million.

Apple announced new iPhone in Cupertino Campus

new iPhone

This time Apple is rumored to be announced new iPhone in one of the buildings on the Cupertino campus. Selection of Apple's headquarters is the first in the history of the gadgets company.

Because in reality, Apple has always carry the show by announcing its newest product in the large hall in downtown San Francisco. If correct, this is a big event ever made by Apple but with a small room.

This rumors circulated after sources close to the company spoke to the Wall Street Journal, including the same publication that claimed earlier this month that Apple will hold a ceremony on Tuesday, October 4.

But unfortunately, the source was not told why Apple has chosen not to continue the tradition of renting a big place like San Francisco's Moscone Center or Yerba Buena Center for Arts (YBCA). Although reportedly dated October 4 was chosen so as not to coincide with Oracle OpenWorld conference, held at the Moscone Center from 2 to 6 October 2011.

"Maybe the release date clash with other events, so booking a large space such as (YBCA) is not used as to introduce the product in the past," the source said, as reported by Apple Insider, Tuesday (September 27, 2011).

"Maybe, companies feel more intimate place is best to first new media event conducted by Apple's new CEO Tim Cook," he continued

In contrast to YBCA and the Moscone Center, which can accommodate thousands of guests, the Apple Town Hall Auditorium can accommodate only a few people, so the possibility journalist involved is fairly limited.

Google SIM card tested in Spain

Google SIM card

Google company may soon offer its own telecommunications network services, as can be seen that they were testing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Google version.

As quoted from Stuff, Monday (September 26, 2011) Google's version of the SIM card being tested in Spain. Rumors can be seen from the photo, which implies that the biggest internet search engine may be trying his luck in the world of telecommunications.

According to some observers, it seems Google wants to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), which stores data on other networks, but provides the brand with its own name.

If the attempt is successful then there will be many Android devices that can use Google SIM card, although they had negotiation with many telecommunications service providers.

Analysts say if the results of Google's effort is a voice call rates are cheap and the loss of data roaming charges, then Google's effort to succeed.

Xperia Play Review and Specifications

Xperia Play

Since launched in February, PlayStation phone Xperia Play became one of the most anticipated gadgets of the gamers and Android lovers.

But, could Xperia Play meet high expectations? as quoted from okezone.com, Xperia Play phone Android 2.3 Gingerbread, here are Xperia Play Review and Specifications, so you can get some important notes from the Xperia Play mobile game.

Xperia Play specifications:
Dimensions: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
Weight: 175 g
Screen: 4-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixel image storage capacity: 400MB (internal) and can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD
CPU: Processor 1GHz Scorpion, Adreno 205 GPU, MSM8255 Qualcomm's Snapdragon
OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Camera: 5 megapixel
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth

Xperia Play phone

Design Xperia Play
Xperia Play smartphone could be the most serious and bold ever produced by Sony Ericsson. Featuring a 4 inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, Xperia Play has a thickness of 16 millimeters and weighs 175 grams, making it quite inconvenient to carry.

But that does not mean the physical form is not fun to watch. Like other family Xperia members, Xperia Play has a simple and elegant design.

To operate its gaming features, users simply remove the control that presents a slide-out buttons like the PlayStation consoles, including the shoulder button next to the phone body so close to the volume control buttons.

Interface
Users will get interfaces Xperia Play similar to other Xperia family members. The phone has five home screen can be selected as desired, including a widget that displays Timescape update Facebook and Twitter as well as incoming messages. To select one of five existing home screen, users only need to swipe to the left and right.

Users can set game phone to automatically activate the feature by simply shifting the Xperia Play console slide. But if you do not want this application is activated, you just set it back on the phone settings.

Game
Xperia Play has 5 games pre-installed with Crash Bandicoot as the only game on PlayStation Pocket that offers a special PS One games, while games such as FIFA 10, The Sims 3, Star Battalion and Bruce Lee can be accessed at the Xperia Play a game displays of Android Market.

Before you can play one of the 5 games that are available, you must download the game files in question is quite large in size. Make sure you have good data package or connected with wi-fi access is tight so the download process does not last too long or fail in the middle of the road.

Xperia Play console slides feels stable enough to be grasped. In addition, the game buttons on this phone is also convenient to be operated so that the user will have the optimal gaming experience.

Camera
Xperia Play include a camera with high resolution, ie 5 megapixels. Indeed, the Arc has not matched that achieved the Xperia camera 8 megapixels, but the resulting image is quite satisfying nonetheless.

The color and sharpness of images from the photo outside the room was very qualified, as it always offered by Sony Ericsson phones other. However, users must perform a number of settings to get the color and sharpness of the same image when it is inside the room. It is obviously quite a hassle for users.

Connectivity
This phone is equipped with multiple connectivity options like a smartphone on the market: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth and 3G/HSDPA. In addition Xperia Play can also be used as a portable hotspot like Froyo and Gingerbread Android phone in general.

What distinguishes the Xperia Play of cousins Media Server is an application that allows users to access content in mobile phones in the local network, so you can stream video in a larger PC screen simply by doing some of the settings.

Overall, the Xperia Play is actually quite satisfying as a smartphone. But the design is too thick and a few games that feature complex arrangements make the Legal for immediate re-think buying this phone. Legal fairly disappointed that the Xperia Play unable to meet the initial expectations are so high. Especially with the price of Rp 4 million, it would be more satisfying if you increase your budget to buy two sets of smartphones and handheld consoles are different.

Android Application Developers Competition by Acer

Today Android users in Asia, include Singapore and Indonesia have developed rapidly in recent years. Based on data from GfK in July 2011, the total market share for smart Android handled and tablets at around 179 000 units per month or a quarter of the total smartphone and feature phone. Android Market trends also increased from 8 percent in the first quarter to 16 percent in the second quarter of 2011.

These positive developments open up opportunities for Indonesia to application developers can create. For that, the Acer organized Acer HackDay, an event to the application developers to create a prototype that is able to work well and Honeycomb-based Android operating system.

"Acer is committed to developing the creative community in Asia country and cultivate innovation in this sector," said Country Manager, President Director of PT Acer Indonesia, Jason Lim, in Jakarta, Friday, September 23, 2011.

Andoid Honeycomb is a version of Android-based platform that is optimized for devices with larger screens, especially tablets. Android introduces the most recent appearance, with design virtual 'holographic' that is also elegant and focus on the interaction content. Meanwhile, Acer Iconia is the first PC operating system to adopt it.

Although local competition, the work of the participants will be placed on the Android Market. "The work they put in there, so it's up there, it could be used abroad," said Head of Marketing Communications Acer Indonesia, Helmy Anam competition between Acer Honeycomb.

Helmy added, the purpose of this competition to find new talent in the development of Android applications Honeycomb. Then, if the follow-up later?

He stressed, the focus is currently used to grow the potential, to the next, it has not thought that far ahead. "We want to see it once was, we do not limit," he added.

Competition segment is a segment of entertainment. Acer targets of this competition is to eliminate barriers in the use of computers or PCs, even more so when the momentum of the explosion of social media.

The competition was attended by 20 participants who previously qualified more than 100 potential participants. Participants were given 24 hours to create the best applications. This program is part of Acer's corporate responsibility to facilitate the online community. Previously, Acer had done for the technological competition among teachers.

Symantec presenting Norton Anti Virus 2012 and Norton Security 2012

To protect platforms, devices and digital experiences, Now, Symantec presenting Norton Internet Security and Norton Anti Virus 2012. The product is claimed to support mobile devices and tablets, both the Android platform and the IOS.

"The last few years, the number of devices, platforms and applications explode, the need to be protected from cyber crime too great," said Janice Chaffin, Group President of Symantec's Consumer Business Unit, in Jakarta, 22 September 2012.

Norton Anti Virus and Norton Internet Security 2012, Chaffin claims, offers the security that goes beyond the traditional Internet security, namely the ability to find your laptop or your Android device is lost or stolen.

"Norton Security 2012 is also equipped with security locks, including Norton Identy Safe in The Cloud that protects personal and financial information," said Chaffin. "It was also able to maintain the security of the web fake, can store passwords in clouds, and can be accessed from any PC that has been installed Norton Security 2012," he said.

Security when users download from the internet is provided by feature Download the Insight that checks each file to be downloaded. With Sonar, users can monitor the applications that run rapidly to detect suspicious behavior and disable it.

This anti virus product supports Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 and are available at retailers and Norton online stores.

Photo iPhone 5 with Chip A5

iPhone 5

Recently, appears photo of the possibility inside iPhone 4S or iPhone 5. Figure it shows similarities with the form iPhone 4 for CDMA than iPhone 4 for GSM, including a space to put the chip A5.

Quoted from MacRumors page, a new photo in a Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, showing the inside (logic board) with all the chips in place, and partly it is mounted on the board.

The photo shows the new iPhone may have a front panel / LCD screen the same as the iPhone 4 in white type. Similarly, a battery and a number of parts in the device.

Not only that, the photo also clearly shows the chip A5, which of course is expected to be a component for the iPhone 5.

From this then comes the debate, whether Apple will introduce new iPhone like iPhone 4 products such as iPhone 4S, whether Apple will redesign the iPhone 5, or do both.

If Apple does release the iPhone 4S and Apple iPhone 5 at the same time, the chip A5 was an indication that Apple is offering a different, which is better than the iPhone that have been there before.

The battery appears in the picture also raises the conversation, because of different specifications. Recent photos showed the battery WHr 3.7 and 5.3 V, 1430 mAh charging capacity. For comparison, the iPhone 4 battery with 3.7 V and 5:25 WHr, with 1430 mAh.

Recent photos show 1430 mAh writings are printed directly on it, though it seems written with a voltage 4.2 V. This picture does not explain completely why the battery has a different voltage.

LG Optimus Q2 will Launch in South Korea

LG Optimus Q2

LG, biggest electronic company from Korean, has launched its latest smartphone based on Android, LG Optimus Q2. With the Android operating system 2.3 (Gingerbread), the smartphone LG Optimus Q2 is equipped with a slide-out Qwerty keyboard.

As quoted by Mashable page, the LG Optimus Q2 phone has an LCD screen measuring 4 inch IPS. This phone also features a 5 megapixel camera on the back, and a VGA camera on front for video chat.

The advantages of this LG Optimus Q2 smartphone is in its content, namely with Tegra 2 processor 1.2 GHz CPU. This makes LG Q2 Optimus one of the best Android phones on the market.

LG also mentions Optimus Q2 will be a phone with a QWERTY slide-smallest on the market. This will be one of the attractions for buyers.

While the Engadget page called Optimus Q2 as the development of type LU 2300, which also uses the Android operating system.

The plan, next week LG will launch this phone in South Korea. It is not yet known what price will be priced. Also not yet known when LG Optimus Q2 will be circulated in the international market.

IBM Simon the First Smartphone technology

IBM Simon

This time, mobile phones become a necessity which is no longer used merely to call or send a short message or SMS. With the development of digital technology, the phone function is now evolving to meet the communication needs through the Internet and a host of entertainment applications.

Cell phone manufacturers are now continuing to develop the production of smartphones. Not only that, a number of corporate giants in the field of information technology also makes the smartphone market with a passionate rivalry in the developing smartphone operating system support.

In fact, when compared to existing smartphones, the first smartphone arguably made ​​much simpler. Debuting in 1993 at the Wireless World Conference, IBM launched a company BellSouth Cellular Simon as the first smartphone in the world.

As quoted from the pages of Mashable, the first smartphone weight is only about 1 pound or 0.5 pounds. IBM Simon is the forerunner of the PDA-phones that use LCD touchscreen.

The first smartphone is also the first phone that did not have a massage button and use the touch screen with stylus support. In addition, this phone also has an on-screen QWERTY keyboard.

When first launched, IBM Simon was promoted as the phone function is more than just voice. Simon was introduced as a device that uses advanced wireless technology and can function as a pager, email, calendar, date book, address book, calculator, to create an electronic sketch.

At that time, IBM Simon marketed at a price of around U.S. $ 899. Obviously the price is much more expensive than the price of an iPhone, BlackBerry, or Android-based smartphone sold today.

IBM Simon is only produced as many as 2,000 units. With limited production of IBM Simon, I wonder if Simon is currently the target of collectors.

HTC boss: iPhone used by Old People

iPhone used by Old people

With several products smartphone Android-based, HTC to be one serious contender iPhone in the rule the world mobile market. HTC boss is now even being aggressive. He made a public statement that the iPhone is only used by old people.

As quoted by page Mashable, HTC Boss for North America, Martin Fichter said young people are no longer interested in using the iPhone. This conclusion was drawn after accompanying his daughter lecture at Reed College, Portland, USA. At that time, Martin Fichter and conduct an informal survey.

"None of those using the iPhone. Their excuse: My father also used the iPhone," Fichter said, while speaking at the Mobile Future Forward conference in Seattle, United States.

"The interesting thing is happening in the market. iPhones no longer considered cool. They wear HTC, Samsung, and a number of cell phones and other gadgets made in China," said Martin Fichter.

However, Fichter did not consider all Apple products are no longer cool and is only used by parents. "MacBook Air is still cool. iPhone no longer cool. Here we are probably using an iPhone, but the children we no longer consider it cool."

HTC today is taking some aggressive steps. Despite using the Android operating system and Windows 7 Phone, HTC claims still looking for other alternatives to the operating system. Thus, HTC no longer depend on the Google as Android maker, especially since Google bought Motorola.

Martin Fichter utterance seemed to really impress a new marketing strategy HTC. So far, the impression of cool is Apple's strategy in the control of the smartphone market. However, Fichter step is considered strange, because during this time many people were waiting for the launch of the iPhone 5.

But, if not regarded as a marketing strategy, greeting Fichter assessed a point. So far, the iPhone is more widely used by older people, who tend to be expensive due to its price, especially when compared to Android-based smartphone that is cheaper.

Based on data from the recommendation engine statistic Hunch, Android users are mostly aged 18-34 years. Age is considered "cool" and make "cool" as an excuse to buy a product.

Galaxy Tab banned from Sale in Germany

Galaxy Tab vs iPad

Some times ago, Galaxy Tab been banned in the exhibition Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA), Galaxy Tab is now officially banned from sale in Germany, according to the Duesseldorf district court's decision.

As quoted by AFP on Saturday (09/10/2011), the Apple finally won a patent case against Samsung's technology in the courts, which make Samsung company is prohibited to sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1, because it had plagiarized the iPad.

Courts located in the western city of Duesseldorf, said that Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, has several keys that break the law regarding the patent technology.

Chief Judge, Johanna Brueckner-Hoffman, said that the apparent resemblance between Apple products with product by Samsung.

For example, he points to form a minimalist, flat screen, and a rounded tip at the corner of the tablet.

However, the Samsung says that they will do everything possible, including in the law, to maintain their existence in the European market.

Apple itself has also recently attacked the Samsung in Japan with similar lawsuits, the technology patent infringement.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 equipped BlackBerry Internet Service package

Telkomsel a Telecommunication operator brings bundling package the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone equipped BlackBerry Internet Service package (BIS).

BlackBerry Bold 9900

The presence of this BIS package makes them the first phone operator to provide the BlackBerry Bold 9900 for customers and have started to deliver the device to some of Telkomsel Priority customers are elected.

For information, other operators, namely XL Axiata first held a pre-order service, which since August 26, 2011 until 16 September 2011 for those who want to get the latest BlackBerry series through their site.

Held at the price of Rp5,999 million, initially Telkomsel deploy these pre-orders for 6 to 16 September 2011. However, as the high public interest, the pre-order was extended until 22 September 2011.

Heru Sukendro, General Manager of Device Management Bundling Telkomsel said, after a pre-order, corporate customers can pick and MobiLife GraPARI in a number of Telkomsel.

As for regular customers, making the goods can be carried out at the booth Telkomsel on 23-25 ​​September 2011, coinciding with the launch event at Grand Indonesia, Jakarta.

Buyer bundling packages BlackBerry Bold 9900 can also activate the free BlackBerry Internet Service Unlimited. Furthermore, customers will get a special package for pushmail services, browsing, chat using BlackBerry Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, and Windows Live Messenger, as well as social networking using Facebook, Twitter, and My Space is unlimited.

"We recognize the rapid growth of BlackBerry customers should be supported by value-added services that better," he added. "Therefore, in addition to improving service quality by increasing the bandwidth capacity, we also give customers the opportunity to get a package bundling the latest BlackBerry," he said.

For information, BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone generation developed by RIM, which is only 10.5 mm thick. With stainless steel frame, dimpled surface, the protective composite, and supported the BlackBerry operating system 7, the product is claimed to be very rich in features as well as lightweight and durable.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the first BlackBerry product supported NFC (Near Field Communications) or short range communication features that can provide new ways to interact with the environment and can connect to other devices that support NFC and smart tags.