You can attach the Pixma MG4120 directly to your PC via USB, or network it using the integrated Wi-Fi. The unit's flip-up 2.4-inch LCD screen is easy to read, and makes using the printer a breeze for the most part. Canon needs to ditch the three "function" buttons for making selections, though. Having to move your fingers to those buttons is a waste of time and effort; the OK button and four-way cursor control would suffice. The Pixma MG4120 also features SD Card and Memory Stick slots for printing photos or offloading scans.
Paper-handling features on the Pixma MG4120 are modest, though adequate for home use. You get a single 100-sheet letter/legal input tray at the front of the unit, and a 50-sheet output tray directly above it. The unit doesn't have an automatic document feeder for the A4/letter-size scanner, but it does offer an automatic duplexer for hassle-free two-sided printing. The lid for the scanner telescopes to accommodate thicker material.
The Pixma MG4120's output is about the same quality as what you see from other Canon Pixma MG-series printers--that is, quite good. Text is sharp, if not laserlike. Color graphics have an orange skew that can make faces look spray-tanned, but the tint also makes for warm-feeling landscapes and still-lifes. Photo details are nicely rendered.
Speed is good for everyday tasks and the odd photo. In our tests the Pixma MG4120 printed text pages at 6.5 pages per minute on the PC and 7.1 ppm on the Mac. Snapshot-size photos printed at 2.6 ppm on plain paper, and at 1.2 ppm on photo paper. Color PDF pages and full-page photos printed on the Mac took twice as long as the average. Scans and copies at normal and higher resolutions were decently fast. And, in case you were wondering, the Pixma MG4120's performance falls right in line with the numbering convention of the MG series--it's faster than the MG2120 and MG3120, and slower than the MG6120 and the newer MG5220.
Similar to its brethren, the Pixma MG4120 has higher-than-average black-ink costs. The PG-240XL Extra Large black cartridge costs $21 and lasts for 300 pages, or 7 cents per page. The $38, 600-page PG-240XXL black cartridge reduces costs only slightly to 6.3 cents per page. Color, on the other hand, is relatively cheap. The unified-color CL-241XL costs $30 and lasts for 400 pages, or 7.5 cents per page. A four-color page using the PG-240XXL and the CL-241XL would be 13.8 cents, about average in cost for an inkjet MFP. Note that with a tricolor cartridge (containing cyan, magenta, and yellow), when one color runs out, you have to replace the entire cartridge even if ink remains for the other colors.
If you're looking for alternatives with lower black-ink costs, both the HP Photosmart 6510 e-All-in-One ($150) and the Brother MFC-J625DW ($130) are worth considering. However, the Pixma MG4120 is otherwise every bit as competent, and it's decently inexpensive for mixed-color pages and photos.
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In January, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) shipped the world's first 28 nm graphics processing unit, Tahiti. Leveraging AMD's long-awaited new architecture, Graphics Core Next, the ensuing Radeon HD 7950/70 card snatched the performance crown away from rival NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA).
In the months that follow AMD fleshed out its lineup with four more cards, the Radeon HD 7750/70 and the Radeon HD 7850/70 While pricing was a bit high, in all but the Radeon HD 7700 series the AMD card was the best buy because NVIDIA's 28 nm counterpunch Kepler was missing in action.
I. The New Gaming King
Missing in action, that is, until now. A week after a Kepler-powered ultrabook popped up, NVIDIA has pulled the wraps off of its flagship desktop Kepler graphics card, the GeForce GTX 680.
Almost everything in the GK104 architecture chip has been improved. The die is a petite 294 mm2, with 3.5b transistors onboard, versus AMD's 365 mm2 4.3b transistor Tahiti. Likewise, NVIDIA not only one-ups AMD in core clock speed (1008 MHz on the GTX 680 vs. 925 MHz on the Radeon HD 7970), but it also installs a promising new dynamic clocking system, which allows smartphone-esque throttling up or down, based on performance demands.
In "unlocked" card models, NVIDIA expects the card to dip as a low as 325 MHz at idle allowing massive power savings. On the opposite end of the spectrum, in times of extremely demanding performance, unlocked cards can dynamically clock up over the 1.1 GHz barrier, all automatically.
NVIDIA's frame buffer (memory) is a bit smaller -- 2 GB of GDDR5 vs. 3 GB of GDDR5 in the Radeon HD 7970, and the bus is narrower -- 256-bit vs. 384-bit. Despite NVIDIA holding a slight edge in memory clock (6.008 GHz v. 5.5 GHz), memory throughput will like favor AMD.
Gaming-wise AnandTech's testing shows it to be faster in almost all games, though the AMD flagship manages to eke out a win in some tests. In power and heat NVIDIA has dramatically improved over the 500 series, but it only earns a tie with AMD. However, it is much quieter than AMD's cards.
II. GPU Computing -- Some Steps Forward, Some Spinning of the Wheels
The new card mostly impresses when it comes to GPU computing.
The card streamlines the Fermi architecture, eliminating the high performance, but divergent higher shader clock. In its place it uses the core clock ubiquitously in all its computing functional units. As a result, most of the components of its functional units doubled -- such as the number of CUDA cores, load/store units, and special function units. For example, the CUDA core count in a block within a functional unit doubles from
To move things forward, NVIDIA then doubles the number of "blocks" of cores from 3 to 6 per functional unit, effectively doubling performance. In total 192 CUDA cores (6 blocks of 32) now lurk inside a GK104 streaming multiprocessor (SM), vs
SMs are grouped in blocks called GPCs. There's twice as many GPCs (4) as Fermi (2), but they each half half the number of SMs (2 vs 4 in Fermi), so the SM count stays the same.
A couple remaining oddities are that it declines to boost the shared memory space from 64 kB (a disappointment considering 192 cores are now sharing the resources previously shared by 96 cores). Also it offers 8 special CUDA cores per function unit that offer full 1/1 64-bit floating point (FP64) performance, versus 32-bit floating point. This is the first GPU computing chip to ever offer 1/1 FP64 vs. FP32, however that achievement is dulled by the fact that there are only 8 of these cores per functional unit, meaning an effective speed of 1/4 FP64 per functional unit or 1/24 FP64 per SM.
Still for all its gains in GPU computing, Anandtech's benchmarking shows it to only be roughly on par with AMD's flagship card, winning in some GPUCompute benchmarks, losing in others. Of course a tie still works in NVIDIA's favor as it has arguably the best supported GPU programming API -- CUDA -- which is slightly easier to learn and master than OpenGL, thanks in part to the large amount of resources and support NVIDIA throws at developers.
III. Buy One if You Can
NVIDIA's card is available today for $500 USD. NVIDIA is going to tell you that it's the fast card on the market and toss out terms like "revolutionary". The good news, is that when it comes to gaming it is a solid card, though its less of a revolution and more of a nice iterative bump.
Still, that bump is enough to make it the new king of the graphics market on the high end.
The choice is now easy for customers -- buy a GTX 680. That's the good news.
The bad news is that the choice may not be that easy. Anandtech writes that NVIDIA indicated that launch supplies may be slightly scarce. Thus it's very possible that GTX 680s could be sold out, taking this option off the plate temporarily.
This all gets back to the yield difficulties reportedly experienced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Comp., Ltd. (TPE:2330) on their new 28 nm node. Like AMD, NVIDIA is likely aggressively binning the good chips coming off the line for use in its flagship cards, but the problem is that higher quality 28 nm silicon appears to be having very low yields. As a result, expect supply of NVIDIA's unannounced lower-end Kepler derivatives to be a bit more liberal, but that they'll have lower clock speeds similar to AMD's chips.
So get your hands on the GTX 680 if you can find one -- it's the best thing you can find -- for now -- until the rumored "Big Kepler" comes along.
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The computer geeks over at PC World run a few benchmarks on the consumer preview for Windows 8, comparing it to Windows 7. The findings indicate that Windows 8 offers improved performance on almost every test. PC World reports that the consumer preview of Windows 8 was generally faster, and often much faster, than Windows 7.
PC World used a test machine running an Intel Core i5-2500K at 3.3 GHz, 8 GB of RAM, 1 TB hard drive, and an NVIDIA GTX 560 Ti video card. The same machine had previously been subjected to an identical battery of tests running Windows 7. The machine was benchmark using WorldBench 7 tests. WorldBench results showed that Windows 8 was 14% faster than Windows 7. The publication reports that a difference of 5% or more on WorldBench is noticeable performance wise, so 14% is significantly faster.
Using the same computer benchmark and PC, Windows 7 scored 100 while the system running Windows 8 scored 114. Start up time for the Windows 8 machine was 36.8 seconds compared to 56.2 seconds for the same system running Windows 7.
Web performance for the Windows 8 machine using WebVizBench gives a score of 28.6 frames per second compared to 18.9 frames per second for a Windows 7 machine. Interestingly, when running Windows 7 the test machine was faster for content creation compared to running Windows 8. The difference was slight though and new drivers for Windows 8 machines can significantly improve performance.
It's also worth noting that Futuremark is working on updating the PCMark benchmark suite for Windows 8. The office productivity tests were performed using PC Mark from Futuremark and an upgrade to the software for Windows 8 could mean significantly improved performance. As it stands now Windows 7 was quicker in both content creation and office productivity on PCMark. In Office productivity the Windows 7 system scored 2280 compared to the 2099 of the Windows 8 system.
Windows 8 could be significantly faster than Windows 7 on the same computer once drivers and benchmarks are optimized. That, however, isn't likely to happen until Windows 8 launches or is close to launch.
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Why? Compared to iPhones and iPods, the iPad simply has more-demanding charging requirements—and for the latest iPad, those demands are even more challenging. Some USB ports, especially those on older computers and many USB hubs, don’t provide enough power to charge an iPad when the screen is on. And with the third-generation iPad, even Apple’s own charger can struggle at times. What this means is that whether or not a particular USB port or charger can charge the iPad’s battery—and how quickly—depends on which iPad you have and how it’s being used.
Here’s a quick summary of options and information, based on our experiences, Apple’s support site, and information provided to Macworld by Apple:
Fastest charging - iPad charger: For the fastest charging of any iPad, use the iPad’s included 10-Watt USB Power Adapter or a third-party charger certified for fast-charging an iPad. This will fully charge a first- or second-generation iPad in a few hours, even if you’re using the iPad at the same time; the third-generation iPad will take a bit longer, as explained below.
Slower charging - high-power USB port: When connected to a high-power USB port—such as one on a recent Mac, Apple’s USB Power Adapter for iPhone, or third-party chargers certified for the iPhone—a first- or second-generation iPad will charge, even during use, but more slowly. (Some third-party USB hubs provide higher-power USB ports, but many don’t; similarly, the USB ports on many Windows PCs don’t provide this additional power.)
Slowest charging - lower-power USB port: When your iPad is connected to a lower-power USB port—those on older Macs, many Windows PCs, and many USB hubs (powered or unpowered)—the battery is charged only while the iPad is asleep. If a first- or second-generation iPad is awake and in use, its battery essentially holds its current charge level. What’s confusing here is that the message Not Charging appears in the menu bar when the iPad is awake, which might lead you to assume that the offending USB port can never charge your iPad. But rest assured that once you put the iPad to sleep, the battery will charge.
The third-generation iPad: The newest iPad has even heftier charging requirements than its predecessors, for a couple reasons. First, it has considerably more battery capacity than the first two iPads—42.5 watt-hours, compared to 25 watt-hours—so even at the fastest rate of charging, the third-generation iPad takes noticeably longer to fully charge. (And, in fact, according to testing by DisplayMate, the new iPad’s battery doesn't reach a full charge until about an hour after its battery meter displays 100%.) So no matter how you charge, it will take longer to fully charge a third-generation iPad than either previous iPad.
Second, though every iPad model charges more slowly if you’re using it while charging, this slowdown is much more noticeable on the third-generation iPad because the new iPad’s electronics—its screen, processor, and the like—require more overall power than the previous models’ components.
What this means is that the first three charging guidelines above apply differently to the latest iPad. For starters, some users report that even when using Apple's 10-Watt power adapter, if you’re doing processor- and graphics-intensive tasks such as playing a demanding video game, and you’ve got the iPad’s brightness set to maximum and Wi-Fi or cellular data enabled, it may seem as though the battery isn’t charging at all. During other tasks, the tablet might instead charge very slowly. Using a high-power USB port, a third-generation iPad will charge slowly when asleep, but generally not when in use—in my testing, a 2010 iMac’s USB port held the battery level steady while I watched video at medium brightness. And when connected to a lower-power USB port, the iPad will charge—very slowly—only when asleep; when in use, a third-generation iPad will likely use more power than it gets, resulting in a gradual decline of battery level (although at a slower rate than if the iPad wasn't connected to power at all).
How you use it matters: Because the iPad’s screen is such a huge part of the tablet’s power drain—especially on the third-generation iPad—your own experiences will vary depending on your preferred brightness level. Most of the observations above were based on screens set to roughly 50- or 60-percent brightness. If you set an iPad’s screen to full brightness, it will take longer to charge while in use than if it’s set to medium brightness. In fact, with a third-generation iPad set to maximum brightness, the battery level may even decline if you use the iPad while it’s connected to a high-power USB port. Similarly, actively using Wi-Fi or a cellular-data connection will lengthen the charging time, as will playing a demanding game or streaming high-definition video. On the other hand, if you've got your screen brightness set to the lowest level and you aren’t accessing a network, your in-use charging time will be shorter.
The takeaway here is that if your iPad’s battery seems to take a long time to charge—or, for owners of a third-generation iPad, even longer than before—there’s nothing wrong. The tablet is just hungry (or hungrier) for power. But by keeping an eye on how you charge the iPad, and what you’re doing while you’re charging it, you help it charge more quickly.
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Published by PikPok, Monster Flip features a grid made up of four different species of cube-shaped monsters. Using a finger, you draw a ring around at least three of those monsters, either horizontally or vertically. That causes the targeted monsters to flip around. Your goal: Flip the monsters so that you manage to match up at least three similar-looking critters. The matched monsters will disappear, and new ones will drop into the grid to take their place. Plan out your moves properly, and you can make multiple stacks of monsters disappear with one flip; you might even get lucky and have the monsters falling into the grid drop into groups of threes, scoring you bonus points. Again, this isn’t anything that will shock anyone who’s ever played Bejeweled or the many match-three games that it inspired.
Monster Mash: Draw a box around three or more monsters to make them pivot in Monster Flip. I’m about to match three yellow-hued Hypapops, which will make them disappear from the grid.
Monster Flip would be pretty rudimentary if it just involved matching up different kinds of creatures. Launching Pad has thrown in a twist: Occasionally, angry monsters will drop into your grid, twitching and growling and generally acting out. You’ve got six turns to make those monsters disappear from the grid, or else they’ll explode, bringing your game to an end. The further you progress in the game, the more angry monsters appear with greater frequency. It adds a degree of difficulty that keeps you on your toes.
The angry monster twist is nice, but it’s not the only way that Monster Flip stands out. The monsters have personality, bouncing happily in the grid or sticking out their tongues while waiting for you to make a play. Tap on a monster to start drawing a box, and the monster will squeak or squeal. Even the angry monsters make charming growls or grunts when they appear. The noises made by the brown-furred Fleens are particularly delightful. (Yes, the monsters all have names and backstories, which you can find in a Wikipedia-style reference guide in the app.) Throw in a soundtrack that’s actually kind of soothing, and you’ve got a game where the developer put a lot of thought into each and every detail.
Monster Flip also keeps things fresh with four different different gameplay modes. In addition to Classic—your basic “match three” game in which you progress to new levels as you rack up points—Countdown gives you two minutes to score as many points as possible while Sequence allots you 50 moves to tally a high score. Puzzle mode places the monsters in assorted shapes, and challenges you to clear them out of the puzzle in as few moves as possible. You’re awarded stars based on the number of moves it takes you to complete a puzzle. Be warned—puzzles start out seemingly easy, but get pretty complex pretty quickly.
Monster Flip doesn’t exactly break new ground for an iOS game, but that’s OK. What it does do is get every element of the match-three game right, putting its own unique and delightful stamp on the genre.
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It was all wrapped in a new user interface, which Apple said would provide “fast, visual access to all content choices.”
According to former Apple TV engineer Michael Margolis, the new Apple TV update (version 5.0) actually uses designs that were “tossed out 5 years ago because Steve Jobs didn’t like them,” suggesting that since the Apple co-founder lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, “there is nobody to say ‘no’ to bad design”:
@aral Fun fact – those new designs were tossed out 5 years ago because SJ didn’t like them. Now there is nobody to say “no” to bad design.The comments were made on Twitter, where Margolis was engaging with designer and entrepreneur Aral Balkan over the design choices for the new Apple TV.
— Michael Margolis ? (@yipe) March 24, 2012
Having initially responded to Balkan’s statement that questioned Apple’s choice of UI for the new Apple TV homescreen, Margolis stated that whilst many elements within the user interface were still in place from when he was employed at the company. He also noted that it was possible there was “just one visual designer in the consumer apps team,” as the “whole team [had] left or been replaced”.
The new Apple TV user interface has seen contrasting responses from device owners, with many liking the new design and others (like Balkan and Margolis) believing that the design has taken a step backward from where it once was.
Margolis provides an insight into the design choices made by Apple for the new update, one that simplifies navigation and draws close comparisons to how apps are displayed on Apple’s smartphones and tablets.
Are Apple’s design standards slipping? Maybe not. The company charts a new course with Tim Cook at the helm, one that has seen the company continue to go from strength to strength.
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But the company has done some things that even Apple hasn’t, and that’s what made it special enough to bring to you on TNW. First off, it’s made of 92% bamboo, and it’ fully recyclable. Of course, none of that matters if the keyboard itself sucks, but this one appears to be pretty great. It’s Bluetooth, like Apple’s version, but goes the extra distance of including a rechargable Lithium ion battery. Charging happens via a USB 2.0 30-pin cable, identical to the ones that you are already using for your iPhone or iPad.
Now here’s the kicker – you can’t buy it just yet. The team tells me that they have a couple that are fully functional and have been used for testing, but there’s a Kickstarter campaign to bring the iZen Bamboo keyboard to market. The company does make other products, such as a couple of iPad stands and an iPhone case, but the keyboard is its biggest challenge to date. With 21 days left in the campaign, the iZen Bamboo team is about 1/4th of its way to its $18,000 project goal.
So for now, adding the iZen Bamboo keyboard to my daily use is just a pipe dream. But it’s one that you and I can both help make into a reality. If you’re as addicted to chiclet-style keyboards as I am, and wouldn’t mind throwing mother nature a bit of respect while you’re at it, head over to Kickstarter and help out the iZen Bamboo team. If I get one in my hands, we’ll do a full review and find out if it’s really as good as it looks.
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Those handy multi-tools have become quite common that they usually look similar to each other, even though they are designed for different functions. But here’s a new type of multi-tool that looks quite unique along with a certain function that not other multi-tool may have. Behold, the Gerber Tripod Multi-tool!
The Gerber Tripod Multi-tool, just like its name indicates features a foldable tripod that can be used hold a digital camera in place. It also comes with a suction cell phone attachment for the tripod to also work on smartphones and other similar devices. Aside from that, it also comes with 12 other components such as different blades and screwdrivers. The Gerber Tripod Multi-tool is available at ThinkGeek for US$60.
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Available in only 50 units, the unicorn M9-P has an upgraded spec compared to its regular versions one-fourth its cost. It comes with an insane f/0.95 50mm lens. The rest of the details remain similar to its pedestrian cousins: an 18-megapixel, full-frame 24 x 36mm sensor with 24x zoom and an interchangeable lens system.
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Many people would love to have a portable scanner. One that’s simple, easy and convenient to use would be the most ideal. It so happens that these are the main features that the Doxie Go Portable Scanner aims to offer.
The Doxie Go Portable Scanner may be in a market that offers only a few choices. Some may be too big to be portable. Some may be too small to accommodate some larger scans. The Doxie Go Scanner somehow belongs in the middle category. It is not small enough and yet not that big also. Its size seems to be just right.
Its simplicity in both form and function also makes the Doxie Go an ideal scanner to have handy. It has a rectangular shape that only weighs a bit more than 14 ounces, making it a lightweight with a shape that always has a space available inside any bag. It is also battery powered, able to make around 100 scans for a single charge of its lithium ion battery. This makes it a more convenient option that those corded portable scanner types. It comes with a 512 onboard memory for storage and also accommodates an SD card or a USB flash drive for added storage. The Doxie Go Portable Scanner is available at Doxie for US$199.
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There are companies that are associated for a certain product or products. It is where they specialize or have made a name for themselves. But it should not limit them to explore other areas to excel at. In the case of Genius, they are trying to delve into the camcorder front by coming up with the Genius G Shot HD575T Camcorder.
The Genius G Shot HD575T Camcorder is a hybrid HD camcorder that comes with a 3 inch touchscreen display. It comes with a 5MP CMOS sensor that can shoot 1080p Full HD video as well as capture 16MP still images. It comes with a 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. An easy to use menu makes it quite convenient to operate and use. The Genius G Shot HD575T Camcorder is now available and comes with a price tag of US$170.
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Announced for the moment exclusively in China, the new “Xperia Neo L” takes a sheet worthy of last year and could remain restricted to emerging markets, since the Xperia Sola is already above the entry level segment. It nonetheless indicates that such a sheet is ideal for the latest mobile operating system from Google.
The “Neo L” is therefore based on an LCD FWVGA of 4 inches and features a SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 combining a single heart CPU at 1 GHz and a GPU Adreno 205, supported by 512 MB of RAM and a go only to internal memory, expandable via a microSDHC card.
The housing of 121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm to 131.5 g also sports a VGA front sensor and a sensor back, associated with an LED, taking pictures at 5 megapixels and 720p HD filming.
In terms of connectivity, finally, it offers up to 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi N (with DLNA in this case) and Bluetooth 2.1.
The “Sony Mobile Xperia Neo L” will soon be marketed in China, at a price not given. As for the rest of the world, the presence of GPS in the data sheet, banned in China and “not available in all markets,” reveals that it will be launched in other countries, without elaborating.
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This system of dual-drive external storage, then sailed two hard drives 3.5 inch S-ATA and two solutions are proposed. Western Digital If you require the presence of these discs, at least you have the choice of their ability: one will offer you two discs of 2 TB, the other two 3 TB, with a total capacity of 6 TB and 4 respectively .
Two Thunderbolt ports are part of and represent the only connection to this case. This solution allows to chain devices together. The My Book Thunderbolt Duo is also compatible with Time Machine in Mac OS.
Thunderbolt products are renowned for being expensive and My Book Thunderbolt Duo is no exception to the rule. Count € 629 for 4 TB model and € 729 for 6 TB
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The process of Sony based partly on an authentication chip in the products to be supplied, and the other on “smart outlets” (taken intelligent) or a component of electrical installation in mind, responsible for authenticate equipment.
This would allow for example to automatically bill the owner of an electric car, without his having to take any further action that the plug at any terminal. It would also increase self-service outlets, in public places, allowing billing for consumption.
But also, in the sole interest of the consumer this time to analyze the power consumption of equipment and adapt the source function, automatically cutting the end of charge, for example.
The “smart outlets’ Sony rely entirely on existing and proven technologies such as RFID, he is left to actually convince all actors in the chain of electricity, which is by far the largest part of the site.
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'''What's Different?'''
Up until the changes were discussed by Facebook at SXSW in Austin, check-ins featured the Foursquare icon after your post in the news feed or on your profile. Now, when you choose to integrate Foursquare on your Facebook Timeline, each check-in is accompanied by a map displaying your exact location. If your friends have checked in at the same location, their names will be listed in your post as well. Did you upload photos while checked into this location on Foursquare? Those will be displayed as well.
Users of Foursquare may be aware that the company announced last month their maps would change over to OpenStreetMap. This is not the case while on Facebook, as Microsoft has partnered with the social media giant on Facebook Places. This means Microsoft's Bing Maps are used, not only on Facebook Places, but Facebook Timeline as well. Facebook is calling the shots, and Foursquare has no choice but to play along.
A Module of Its Own
If you use Facebook with its dreaded Timeline, you know that certain services, websites, your photos, and your friend list all have their own modules at the very top of your Timeline. Rather than a billion separate posts of your check-ins clogging up your Timeline and the news feed, this module functions as a summary of your monthly check-in activity: recent check-ins, total number of check-ins, the places you have checked in the most, and more.
Let's say you check in six different places in one day. Before, each check-in would receive its own post on the Timeline. Some people take pictures in the same place of different things while checked in, one after the other, and it clogs up the news feed. With the new integration, multiple check-ins will be consolidated in a single post for your friends' viewing pleasure. Now, status updates aren't as easily missed in the sea of check-ins.
Changes As Hated As Timeline?
If you read the Foursquare blog about these changes, you'll read comments from some very unsatisfied Foursquare users. The company assures that the user can go on using Foursquare as usual, posting check-ins to Facebook this new and improved way, not worrying about a thing. However, users are reporting some issues with the new integration. The most complained about issue: posts are showing up in the module on the poster's Timeline, but not in the news feed. Some mobile users are also complaining that check-ins aren't showing up in the feed via the FB app.
Other reported issues include the inability to comment on a friend's check-in or tag friends in a picture and the large size of the map image. It takes up more room than a photo post does. Also missing is a way to set check-ins to automatically post to Facebook, as users say they have to choose to share each time they check in, which is annoying for those who use this feature frequently.
As with any change, there are bound to be some bugs to work out. Let's hope Foursquare can address these issues, as many users are ditching the service completely due to the new integration in favor of Facebook's own location feature.
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Information: With automatic backlighting and hand proximity detection this sleek, comfortable keyboard delivers a brilliant typing experience—day or night.
Laser-etched, backlit keys
You can type easily—even in the dark—with brightly backlit keys that provide precise illumination. Only the characters are illuminated, so you can see just what you need to see without distraction.
Adjustable backlighting
The keyboard automatically adjusts the backlighting to suit the lighting conditions. Or you can adjust it the way you like it with the press of a button.
Hand proximity detection
Sensors detect your hands as they approach the keyboard to turn the backlight on and off.
PerfectStroke™ key system
The PerfectStroke key system distributes typing force evenly across key surfaces, making every keystroke comfortable, fluid, and whisper-quiet.
Logitech® Incurve keys™
Durable concave keys position your fingers properly, and their softly rounded edges invite your fingertips to glide from key to key, hour after hour.
Fast, easy recharging
You simply plug in the universal micro-USB cable for three to six hours for up to 10 days of battery life.* You can even type while it’s recharging.
Sleek, streamlined design
With sleek lines, a clear edge, and low-profile keys, the keyboard adds style to your workspace—whether you’ve got a laptop or desktop.
Logitech® Unifying receiver
The tiny receiver stays in your laptop. Plus, you can easily add a compatible wireless mouse or keyboard—without the hassle of multiple USB receivers.
Logitech Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless
So you can work or play in more places—like your comfy couch—the long-range wireless connection virtually eliminates delays, dropouts, and interference.
Easy storage
You can store your keyboard standing up to free up space on your desk.
Power management
An on/off switch helps you go longer between charges, while power indicator lights eliminate surprises.
Easy wireless setup
You simply plug the wireless receiver into a USB port on your desktop PC or laptop for a fast, reliable connection right out of the box.
Full-size layout
All the keys are right where you’re used to so you can type quickly and comfortably.
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Information:
Name: BUC 101
Case Size: Mid Tower
Material: SECC Steel
Drive Bays:
- 1. External 5.25?*3, 3.5?*1
- 2. Internal 3.5?/2.5? device coverter cage*5
M/B Form Factor: ATX/Micro-ATX
Power Supply: ATX 12V, PSII Size
I/O Expansion Slots: PCI-E / PCI / AGP Slot x 7
External Ports:
- Front Ports: USB 2.0 x 2, HD/AC’97 Audio
- Top Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, 3.5?/2.5? SATA HDD EZ-Swap*1
Thermal Solution:
- 120mm Front Fan x 1
- 120mm Rear Fan x 1
- 120mm Top Fan x 1
- Maximum Supports 120mm Side Fam x 2(Optional)
- Water-Cooling Hole Ready
Dimensions (H x W x D): 496 x 200 x 508mm (19.5” x 7.9” x 20”)
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MAINGEAR Solo 21 specs and options:
•Intel Core i3 2125 3.3GHz, upgradeable to Intel Core i7 2600S
•Intel DH61AG motherboard supporting USB 3.0, SATA 6G, 32nm and 22nm processors
•4GB DDR3-1333, upgradeable to 16GB DDR3-1333 memory
•32GB SSD caching drive standard, featuring NVELO Dataplex software
•500 GB HDD, up to 2TB 7200 RPM SATA HDD
•DVD burner
•Intel 802.11n, Bluetooth wireless adapter
•Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Advanced Technology:Since the MAINGEAR Solo 21 is completely upgradable, it features support for a wide range of processor and also supports 22nm next generation processors. In addition, it conforms to Intel Thin Mini-ITX standards, meaning even the motherboard is upgradeable, a first in the PC industry. The MAINGEAR Solo 21 All-in-One offers up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and supports full size hard drives up to 2TB of storage and eSATA for fast external storage. The MAINGEAR Solo 21 is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports and two additional high current, fast-charging USB 2.0 ports to keep your mobile devices ready to go
Viewers stepping into Internet-connectivity and Edge LED backlighting also receive stunning picture quality with Sony’s out-of-the-box Wi-Fi-ready EX640 series, available in sizes from 40-inch (diag.) to 55-inch class (54.6” diag.). The EX series incorporates Motionflow XR 240 processing and Sony’s Clear Resolution Enhancer technology, delivering a superb Full HD 1080p resolution and a vivid, clear, life-like picture.
Entry into the Sony line begins with the BX series. The BX450, available in both 40- and 46-inch (diag.) screens, delivers a vivid Full HD 1080p picture with bright images and color. With Clear Resolution Enhancer and Digital Noise Reduction, the BX450 displays clear, well-defined images with reduced picture noise.
Samsung's Smart Television uses hand gestures and voice to control TV Functions or browse the web. The "Smart Touch" remote has a fully function touchpad, allowing you to use one remote to control multiple devices and services. Each family member can create his or her own separate "Smart Hub" account by using "Face Recognition." Hundreds of apps are easily downloadable, with video-chat also available to connect with friends and family through your TV.
"Paul's TV is extremely excited about the opportunity to introduce Samsung's latest technology," says Gregg Colson, Paul's TV Marketing Manager. "Our goal is to introduce the 'wow' factor to our guests with our personal service and great products. I believe the Samsung ES-Series will do just that."
Paul's TV was established over 48 years ago in La Habra, California. Specializing in the latest technology for home entertainment systems, the "King of the Big Screen" offers a 30 Day Price Guarantee, free white glove delivery, basic set up, and old TV recycling. Both Furniture Row and Paul's TV pride themselves on their excellent customer service with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
All 5 Denver metro area Sofa Mart stores in the Furniture Row Shopping Centers, as well as the Fort Collins location, include a Paul's TV.
Paul's TV
Paul founded Paul's TV (and appliance at the time) over 46 years ago with a $1,000 loan from a relative. Working out of one small store in La Habra, CA, Paul's TV changed forever in 1978 with the introduction of the Big Screen TV. Customers can shop online or come into the store to talk with courteous and knowledgeable sales professionals. Visit http://www.paulstv.com to learn more.
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Users can join themed group potluck parties to connect and mingle with likeminded eaters or create personalized DishPal magazines to promote individual tastes and cooking skills. Any posted dish can be tagged with a descriptive taste tag, giving users the opportunity to browse dishes based on a specific flavor, cuisine or course. DishPal users can easily syndicate their posted dish images to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr accounts to reach followers across all social platforms.
The DishPal iPad app builds upon the success of the recently launched DishPal iPhone and Android smartphone app and provides iPad users with a stunning platform to view and share dishes. The iPad's larger screen enables users to browse through images with ease and view the live stream alongside selected images in neighboring columns. The interface of the iPad makes sharing dishes, posting comments and interacting with other DishPal users an easy and seamless experience.
After the initial launch DishPal's iPhone app was featured in the "New & Noteworthy" section and the "What's Hot" section of the iTunes App Store.
Pricing and Availability
DishPal is a free Android and iOS app available immediately at the iTunes App Store and Google Play .
To learn more about DishPal and see images of the app visit http://www.dishpal.com/index.do
About SK Planet
SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom, was established on October 1, 2011 with an aspiration to become a global platform innovator. As the lynchpin of SK Telecom's future growth, the company was spun off with the industry-leading platform businesses including T-Store, T-map, MelOn, Cyworld and hoppin, Korea's biggest mobile app store, mobile navigation, online music service, SNS and multi-screen premium video service. SK Planet is committed to building global platform business in Asia and other strategic markets. For more information, please visit http://www.skplanet.co.kr/eng.
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According to Randy Fusee, Global Apptitude partner, this is just the beginning. "This has been an extraordinary month for NFL teams' adoption of this new and exciting technology. We've had a lot of momentum and excitement around our solution and fully expect that 16-20 NFL franchises will be using our suite of player preparation tools by the start of training camp this summer."
As more teams continue to utilize the Playbook for iPad product suite, new productivity applications will continue to be added to the portfolio. "Our suite of products has been designed by NFL coaches and administrators, not software engineers. Our engineers are simply writing the code that matches how NFL coaches want to use the technology. That's why these products have been so successful, once a football coach sees what we have to offer, they start to see all of the benefits our software will provide for their players" said Fusee.
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Watching any RT channel on an LG Smart TV is now easy. It does not require any additional wiring or set-up. All the viewer needs to do is to connect their TV to the Internet and launch the RT application, available through LG apps TV.
"TV's future is online, and Smart TV technology proves it brilliantly. We are happy that viewers of LG's Smart TVs can watch all of RT's channels and no longer have to depend on cable networks or satellite signals," said RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan.
Additionally, free RT applications for iPhone, Blackberry, and Android are being rolled out.
LG is among the key players in the global Smart TV market, which introduces web browsing capabilities to a TV set and enables viewers to enjoy a wide range of entertainment options such as Web content, services and applications, in addition to television programming.
The RT network comprises three news channels and a documentary channel RTDoc. Our 24/7 Broadcast from Moscow and Washington, DC studios is available for viewing in over 100 countries with a total audience of more than 480 million people. RT streams online at the network's website, RT.com. RT is also one of the world's largest news providers on YouTube, and the first to register half a billion views on the platform. It was also the first Russian TV network to be nominated for the prestigious Emmy International award in 2010 in the News category.
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These new findings point to the striking penetration of smart phone enabled shoppers or "smart-shopping" into the everyday lives of Americans.
Based on data from a hybrid phone/online study conducted in December 2011 and February 2012 with a national sample of 314 smart phone owners, the survey found that sixty-six percent (66%) use their smart phones to aid in shopping, and thirty-eight percent (38%) do so while actually in a traditional retail store. Smart phone owners are about as likely to access shopping information in the store aisle (29%) as in the rest of the store (25%).
While actually near point of sale, shoppers are most likely to:
- Look up facts and features (15%)
- Compare prices at different stores (11%)
- Read product reviews on retail sites (9%)
- Compare prices at retailer's websites (8%)
"Smart phone enabled shopping or 'smart-shopping' is rapidly becoming a mainstream activity for smart phone owners. Given the rapid rise in smart phone ownership, traditional retailers and product brand managers face a new wave of challenges to serve increasingly informed and independent consumers," notes Owen Shapiro, Vice President of LJS. "The use of point of sale price checks breaks down one of the long-standing advantages held by retailers on 'blind priced' items – products that consumers buy infrequently or that are low involvement."
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