With notebooks ever becoming lighter, slimmer and yet with better performance, it seems to become the standard for the newer notebook models out there. And it seems that the new Ultrabooks are finally getting their own place in the sun. And as such, makers like Fujitsu are coming up with their own models by introducing the Fujitsu Lifebook UH55.
The Fujitsu Lifebook UH Series are the maker’s first entry into the ultrabook market. Its Lifebook UH55 features the low-power Intel i3 1.4Ghz processor, Intel HD Graphics 3000 card, 4GB RAM and a 320GB HDD plus a 32GB SSD. It comes with a 13.3 inch widescreen LCD super fine display and WLAN and WiMAX connectivity. The Fujitsu Lifebook UH55 Ultrabook also comes with a 6.5-hour battery life at is only 15.6mm slim and weighs just 1.6kg. The Fujitsu Lifebook UH55 Ultrabook is now available in the Japanese market for 104,800 Japanese Yen or around US$1,315.
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Nevertheless, Sony has announced that LittleBigPlanet will have a PS Vita version, which is currently on beta. It has the same core mechanics from LittleBigPlanet 2, but takes advantage of Vita’s multiple controls–including the rear touchpad–and social connectivity.
No exact dates were given, but interested players have to add their name on the sign-up list to reserve a slot for an exclusive sneak peek.
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Thunderbird
This one is prominent among the email clients, and employs the expertise of Firefox, along with much number of add-ons, migration assistants, address book, reminder and improved security features. Thunderbird is also reputed for its stability and cross platform ability. More importantly it is allowed to connect to Exchange and have a friendly UI.
eM Client
This one is fully compatible with any Windows OS’s from XP and later. eM is linkable to third-party POP/IMAP servers like Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail. It can import from other email clients and has a calendar feature capable of synchronizing with a Gmail calendar or even a mobile device. Easy navigation, taggable messages, and its all-Sync capability, make you turn a blind eye to its non compatibility with the Exchange server.
Zimbra Desktop
Zimbra provides a unique PC email client service though Exchange connection is not virtually allowed. Zimbra has allowed linking with a host of other services including the new generation networks like Facebook and Twitter. It can also be connected to other third party email hosts like Hotmail, Gmail, and Yahoo. It’s a powerful tool once you get used to its UI.
Pegasus Mail
Pegasus has the advantage of being in the block for some years. One of the oldest email client have an incredibly rich community and a stability which may be absent among the others. Adherence to Standards, impervious of HTML-borne viruses and exploits, are few of the qualities of by this email client. This one may not be able to connect to Exchange, but sure is an effective alternative, which is as formidable as the Outlook itself.
Claws Mail
Said to be the fastest and most flexible among the lot, this email client however will not allow you to connect with NTLM-based Exchange server. This may be a right thing for you, if you are a small business and likes to avoid complex email client UI’s. Plus factors include; a lots of plug-ins, easy configuration tools, multiple MH folder support, Mbox import/export, external editor, built-in GnuPG support, and support for SSL over POP3, SMTP, IMAP4rev1, and NNTP protocols. It is a boon for Power users and can be a boon for non-Power users as well.
So what do you think of this list that comes courtesy of folks here. .
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Information: At 150Mbps, the TL-WR700N has the wireless speed and range to power a complex set of networking applications to create a highly efficient mobile office or entertainment network in no time. Small enough to fit in the average pocket and with no cables to plug in, save a WAN cable, the router is uniquely suited to providing robust wireless networking to travelers, students, or anyone else for work or play.
Exceptional Wireless Performance at an Affordable Price
TL-WR700N supports the newest 802.11n standard, and provides backward compatibility with older 802.11b/g standards as well. With wireless speed up to 150Mbps, high bandwidth-consuming applications such as video streaming, using VoIP, or online gaming
Compact and portable
TL-WR700N is small enough to put into your pocket and take on the road to share the Internet. When your hotel only offers a wired network connection, just plug the network cable into the TL-WR700N and enter the default password to enjoy the convenience of wireless networking in your hotel room.
Multiple Operating Modes
TL-WR700N supports AP, Router, Bridge, Client, Repeater modes to enable various wireless applications, giving users a more dynamic and comprehensive wireless networking experience. Multiple operating modes also help you to extend wireless range, just plug it in within range of the primary wireless router and in a spot near those areas.
Advanced Security
TL-WR700N provides WPA/WPA2 encryptions, which effectively and efficiently protect the wireless network.
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Features & Specifications
Extreme Performance PC3-15000 (1866MHz)
Enhanced Latency (9-11-9-27)
Voltage: 1.65V
XMP 1.3 Ready
Equipped with an extruded aluminum shield to provide improved cooling
100% Tested and Verified
RoHS Compliant
Only compatible with Intel® X79 chipsets
Packaging
The kit actually comes in a box, which is how Patriot has packaged their memory for a while now. On the front of the box there is a photo of the kit and information letting us know what kit this is and the speeds. On the back there is a more information about the kit.
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Electronics seem to be one of the few industries where technological fads seem to come and go and are never seen again. The mechanical keyboard is one of the few exceptions to this rule. Mechanical keyboards are based on the force feedback sensation that was delivered to you during the use of a typewriter. The feedback you got was from the actuation of the key causing a plunger to hit the paper. You knew when you pushed that key down that you caused something to happen elsewhere. Think driving a car with a cable clutch or no power steering, rudimentary in execution but with instant response.
Recently mechanical keyboards have been making a comeback. This is primarily due to the importance gaming has on the PC market. Professional gamers and gamers who want to be professional gamers (i.e. ME) are looking for any edge they can get on their competition. This is where the mechanical keyboard comes back into play. Gamers want to make sure when they press a key that the action they want to occur actually happens.
Enter the Tt-eSPORTS MEKA Keyboard: This keyboard is Thermaltake’s first stab at the ever growing gaming keyboard market so let’s take and see how sharp this bad-boy is.
Let’s Take a Look
The first thing you’ll notice just by looking at the MEKA Mechanical Keyboard box is the fact that this keyboard is not your standard size keyboard. It looks like it’s a cross between a Mini and a Standard size keyboard, a Stanni if you will. On the back on the box you get your standard 853 languages with the information about the device that you’ll never read.
Inside the box you have a CD-case-sized cardboard box that would typically contain some kind of configurable software but instead only had literature on all the specs of the keyboard:
- 1000Hz Poll Rate
- 50 Million Keystrokes – Cherry Black Mechanical Key switches
- 2 USB Hubs
- Anti-Ghosting Function (Up to 16 depressible simulations keys)
- Gold Plated USB Connector
- Braided Cable
- Smart Cable Management
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Features & Specifications
Product Design – Universal Remote Control for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Range – VooMote Zapper’s 4 built in IR transmitters guarantee a bullseye every time.
Setup Wizard – Set up your VooMote Zapper quickly and easily.
Room Control – Your personalized set up for every room.
Teach-In – Learn in products with the original remote control
One View – OneView combines multiple remotes in one layout.
One Touch – Create an entire chain of commands with a single click.
Edit Mode – Personalize your remote layouts by editing, copying, pasting or deleting buttons.
Gestures – Initiate commands with simple finger movement.
The VooMote Zapper comes in a nice retail package that is open in the front so you can actually see the device. On the front it lets us know that it is made for iPod, iPhone and iPad devices. On the back it actually opens up to go into more detail on some of the features.
Getting everything out of the box there is the VooMote Zapper device, user’s manual and a QR code that allows you to download a free wallpaper for your device.
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Under the terms of the agreement, VOXX International's wholly owned subsidiary, Audiovox Electronics Corp. (AEC) will have exclusive U.S. rights to distribute the patented DPS technology automotive applications, which significantly enhances the in-vehicle audio experience by making a traditional car stereo 'studio-sound enabled.' The companies will collaborate to develop applications specifically designed for Original Equipment Manufacturers, initially focusing on the U.S. market. Additionally, AEC and AVG are working to develop aftermarket applications which will be available through the Audiovox expeditor network.
"We're excited about this partnership and the potential it holds not only for our company, but for our customers. For decades, Audiovox has been a leader in automotive entertainment, in-vehicle security and sound," stated Tom Malone, President of Audiovox Electronics Corp. "The addition of DPS technology based applications enhances our automotive solutions for our OE partners, and will enable them to lower their acquisition costs for premium car sound while helping them differentiate their value-added solutions. This applies to both Original Equipment Manufacturers as well as car dealers as it easily integrates with the technologies of both new and used cars. We believe the patented DPS technology applications can potentially change the automotive sound landscape as it provides car manufacturers with the ability to take a basic factory sound system and dramatically improve audio quality without the need to upgrade to higher-end systems. Additionally, this will resonate well with consumers who want a premium sound experience in their vehicles."
DPS is the new standard for digital audio delivery and was developed by Tony Bongiovi, the critically acclaimed sound engineer and record producer for Bongiovi Acoustics. DPS creates this high-end quality by digitally re-mastering the audio signal in real-time, effectively compensating for the acoustical deficiencies of the vehicle and optimizing the program material for playback in the vehicle. It extends the frequency response of car speakers and maximizes the frequency-specific power distribution of a vehicle's head-unit amplifier. DPS applications are also designed and tuned for the individual vehicle so they are as custom as the other OE components.
Ayaz Somani, CEO of AVG Group added, "Our goal is to provide consumers with an optimized listening experience in a vehicle environment. DPS is the new standard for digital audio enhancement, and we see significant opportunities to expand the reach of DPS into car audio through our partnership with Audiovox. Especially so, given Audiovox's nationwide automotive distribution network covering the OEMs, 12-volt specialists and aftermarket car dealers. This partnership is not about 2012 – it's about the future, and our team is very excited to be working with Audiovox. They know technology, they have proven market leadership and their distribution is unparalleled. We see this alliance as a win-win not only for Audiovox, AVG and Bongiovi Acoustics but also for the automotive market and its consumers."
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PoINT Storage Manager is a software solution, which implements a tiered storage architecture by policy-based data management with automated and transparent file migration and storage as well as migration between various tiers. According to defined policies inactive data stored in expensive primary storage devices as part of the performance tier is migrated to the cost-effective secondary storage in the capacity or archive tier. In this case the current release of PoINT Storage Manager also supports the unified storage solution of EMC as primary storage of the performance tier.
Inactive Data – these are usually up to 80% of the total data volume – is migrated to cost-effective secondary storage by the PoINT EMC FileMover Agent and replaced by so-called “stubs”. By this concept a homogeneous standardized file system access (“Single Path Access”) to the overall storage system is available for users and applications.
Storage devices configured in the archive tier are used by PoINT Storage Manager for long-term archiving, e.g. EMC Centera as a CAS-System. Files stored in the archive tier are protected against modifications from the perspective of the primary storage (WORM mode). Files to be archived are packed in so-called containers per archive job, which in turn are stored as files in the archive storage. Depending on the configured archive storage system the files to be archived can optionally be stored in native format, too.
By the extended support of EMC storage products PoINT Software & Systems GmbH could win Orchestra Service GmbH located in Gilching near Munich as a distributor for DACH. Orchestra has the largest team in Europe for the support of EMC software products.
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Rumor has it that Amazon will release an eInk-based color Kindle eReader later in 2012. The new Kindle will feature E Ink’s future color EPD panels rather than LCD displays, as featured on the Kindle Fire and many tablets. It will also have capacitive multi-touch panels.
The rumor comes courtesy of the DigiTimes, so take it with a grain of salt, and there have been previous rumors regarding a similar Amazon device going as far back as 2010, even before Apple introduced the iPad.
Color eInk and eInk-like displays are not new. E Ink Holdings, which makes the eInk screens seen on all Kindle models with the exception of the Fire, introduced one dubbed Triton in 2010. Also, the Qualcomm Mirasol display (pictured) has many features similar to color eInk.
eInk displays have many advantages over LCD, including stingy power requirements that enable the devices to go weeks between charges. Screen glare from overhead lights and the sun is also not a concern with eInk displays, as they do not feature a glossy display. Disadvantages include the need for an external light source to view in the dark. eInk displays are not backlit, though the NOOK Simple Touch Reader with Glowlight features an adjustable light source on top of the display to overcome this, as do some devices with Qualcomm Mirasol screens. Also, the relatively slow screen refresh rates with eInk make it difficult to watch video and play many games (Mirasol displays can support video).
There have also been rumors that Amazon plans to ship an eReader with Glowlight-type technology in the near future, perhaps on its near-future color eReader.
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Alex was making a routine run across the Atlantic Ocean in his cargo plane when his girlfriend's lucky talisman started to glow. Moments later, as his pride and joy dove toward choppy waters, he found himself parachuting to the beach of an uncharted island. When a native rescues Alex, he begins a hidden object adventure that will take him to the heart of a strange island, where he'll find hidden treasure and unleash the curse of an angry god!
Your seek-and-find skills will be challenged like never before as you beat 20 captivating episodes set in a world time forgot. You'll need to not only find lost objects but also return them to where they belong to receive help from the natives. You'll also have to collect the scattered belongings of 24 clients, beat over a dozen mini-games and earn a slew of trophies! Can you solve the mystery of the island?
GAME FEATURES:
- 20 thrilling episodes to complete
- Over a dozen mini-games to beat
- Tons of trophies to earn
- Unlimited hints and tips
- Learn-as-you-play tutorial
- OpenFeint integration: you can unlock achievements and compare your results with friends as well as the rest of the world!
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Design and Display
The Blaze has a fairly basic, Samsung-esque design with a glossy black face and rounded corners. The soft-touch, textured back gets fingerprint-greasy fast and seems to be a magnet for dust, crumbs, lint, and whatever else is in your pocket or bag. It's easy enough to clean, though. The Blaze looks a bit chunky, measuring 4.8 by 2.48 by 0.46 inches thick. It weighs a satisfactory 4.51 ounces.
The Blaze's 3.97-inch 480-by-800-pixel display is roomy enough for watching videos and playing games. Viewing angles are excellent on the Blaze's display, which uses Super AMOLED technology. Unfortunately, like other Super AMOLED displays we've encountered on Samsung phones, the Blaze's looked oversaturated in our color-bar and grayscale tests. In our color-bar test, the colors bled into each other; in the grayscale test, we had trouble differentiating the light-to-dark shades from one another. Still, oversaturation isn't always a bad thing: Colors looked rich and bright, and blacks were deep.
Software and Extras
Instead of the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, the Blaze runs Android 2.3.6, (Gingerbread). Like other Samsung Galaxy phones (but not the Galaxy Nexus), it runs Samsung's TouchWiz user interface over Android.
Consumers (and reviewers) have a love/hate relationship with TouchWiz. On the one hand, it's relatively light and fast, and it adds some needed color to Android Gingerbread. On the other hand, the borderline cheesy, cartoony look of the user interface is a bit of a turn-off.
This phone comes with a ridiculous amount of carrier- and manufacturer-added software. From T-Mobile, you get 411, Game Base, More for Me, Netflix, Lookout T-Mobile TV, T-Mobile Name ID, T-Mobile Video Chat...and the list goes on. Sure, you might want some of these apps, like Netflix and Lookout, but the collection as a whole is unreasonably large. Some of the "apps" aren't even real; they're just links to app stores or trial versions of services. Samsung adds a few apps of its own; and again some--like Kies Air and AllShare--are useful, but others are merely pseudo-apps that require a separate download to get up and running. When you open the Samsung MediaHub, for example, a message informs you that you must install a separate app and create an account before you can run the app. Really?
One lovely thing about Android is the customization features and the bevy of apps available to you in Google Play. When carriers and manufacturers add all this junk to phones, they take some ownership away from the consumer. The phone you just bought with your hard-earned money doesn't feel like your phone--and that's unfair. Even worse, you can't remove many of these extra apps. On some Android phones, you can go into your settings and manually remove unwanted apps. But on the Galaxy S Blaze 4G, as far as I could tell, there is no such option for any of the added apps. Unless you root your phone, you're stuck with the bloatware.
Performance
The Galaxy S Blaze 4G is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1GB of RAM. We ran both Qualcomm's Vellamo benchmarking app as well as a third-party app, Quadrant. On Vellamo, the Galaxy S Blaze achieved an admirable score of 1071, putting it just below the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. We take these scores with a grain of salt, as the Blaze has a Qualcomm processor and Vellamo is developed by Qualcomm. Oddly, on Quadrant, the Blaze scored better than the Galaxy Nexus.
The true test of a phone's performance, in my opinion, is how well it handles the most heavy-duty apps and high-resolution video. I tested a handful of graphics-heavy games on the Blaze including Anomaly HD and Osmos HD. Both games ran flawlessly with the Super AMOLED display beautifully showcasing the 3D graphics.
The Galaxy S Blaze supports T-Mobile's faster HSPA+ network, which has theoretical speeds of up to 42 mbps. I tested the Galaxy S Blaze in various parts of San Francisco, using the FCC-approved Ookla Speedtest.net app, and achieved average download speeds of 6.77 mbps and upload speeds of 1.45 mbps. Signal strength varied around the city: Some areas produced speeds on par with Verizon's 4G LTE while other areas had more 3G-like speeds.
Call quality over T-Mobile was good, with ample volume and praiseworthy clarity on both my end and my contacts'. We haven't yet run battery testing for this model, but Samsung claims that the battery delivers 7 hours of talk time and 9 hours of standby. The Blaze 4G lasted for a full day (about 8 hours) of regular use before I needed to plug in again.
Camera
The Blaze's 5-megapixel camera took good pictures indoors and out. My outdoor pictures had bright, natural colors, though details were slightly fuzzy and I detected a bit of graininess (see the blue sky in the photo of the San Francisco Bay Bridge). My indoor photos had a little more graininess, but good colors. Details, such as the Furbies' fur, were lost, however. Still, for a 5-megapixel camera, it produced very satisfactory pictures. The TouchWiz camera interface is clean and easy to use, and it offers a few advanced controls such as white balance and exposure value, as well as some shooting effects (sepia, black-and-white, and others).
Bottom Line
The Galaxy S Blaze 4G has the performance and the specs of its Galaxy S II siblings but at a smaller size and a more affordable price. The bloatware is the phone's only real weakness, but the fact that users can't easily remove these carrier/manufacturer-added apps makes me hesitant to recommend the Blaze 4G enthusiastically.
If you're a fan of Samsung's Galaxy series and want the latest and greatest smartphone, you might want to hold out for a few months as the Samsung Galaxy S III is rumored to be launching soon. Another phone that might be worth waiting for is the HTC One S, which is headed to T-Mobile in the next month or two and has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, and 16GB of internal memory. It's unclear whether it will be plagued with the same bloatware issue, however.
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