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Nextbase NB48AM For Portable Movie Watching

Posted by admin on September 26th, 2011

I still remember the day when Walkman is a ‘must have gadget’ for teenagers. Well, it’s something like iPhone and iPad hype where everyone seems to be talking about it. Though Walkman can only play cassettes with limited playback time, I must say it was one hell of a creation back then. As the technology moves forward, Minidisc and Discman were introduced to the market and not long ago, mobile phones has become the replacement as a single device that could play almost anything from MP3 to MPEG4 movies.

The NextBase NX48AM is one example of a media player that still exist though struggling to survive in the world of iPads and Androids. Many has failed to maintain their existence but could NextBase survive?. The DVD twin screen player has an exceptional reason on why it could survive and has its own unique features that cannot be found in other players. Its 7″ screen is intended for better viewing even when you are travelling. It comes with a rechargable battery pack in the master player that could last for 2 hours non-stop playback.

However, if you are going for ‘movie marathon’ just to kill the time before reaching your destination, then you may need to plug the supplied cable to the cigarette socket in your car for continuous power supply. But you can always save the power by playing movie directly from SD Card. Unlike DVD player, the SD memory card doesn’t have moving mechanism to playback the movie, thus you could stretch the power.

With its 480 x 234 pixel wide angle screen, I would say that this is one of the best portable DVD player to watch movie while on the the move.

Microsoft Debuts Windows 8

Posted by admin on July 27th, 2011

Microsoft unveils Windows, one of its latest operating system during one of the tech conferences in Taipei and in the United States. Microsoft, the world’s biggest software company, is set to launch the new OS, which we supposed will be named Windows 8. One of the highlights of this new system is the touch screen features that is fully optimized and made especially for tablet computer.

During one of the demonstrations in the D9 tech conferences in California and Taipei, the big people in Microsoft shoes how a phone software can be manipulated by swiping and pressing the screen. You guess it right, the Windows 8 installed on smart phones and tablets ought to give the iPad and the iPhone some serious competition.

Windows 8 is also set to allow computers and devices to run a number of hardware using touchscreen capability and the traditional mouse/ keyword commands. Qualcomm, another big name in the tech industry, is set to team up with Microsoft to in the launch of Windows 8 by collaborating its chipsets Snapdragon processors. There are rumors that next OS from Microsoft will be some restrictions that chipmakers should be solely producing tablet PCs for the Windows 8. But as for a consumer’s point of view, the Windows 8 will most probably be available for everyone.

We have no word as to when Windows 8 will come out but Microsoft people said that they are to give the time of release as well as the price of this software sometime in September during one of the developer’s conferences. Looking at Microsoft track record, they are launching a new operating system anywhere from 24 to 36 months interval, so it’s probably going to be in October 2011 at the earliest or October 2012. Excited for Windows 8 to come? Keep your eyes open for the launch!

Google Acquired SageTV

Posted by admin on July 25th, 2011

Just recently, the Internet giant Google has acquired yet another big player in the internet-tech industry- SageTV. SageTV is the company that is popular for its HTPC application which is SageTV Media Center for Linux, Windows and Mac OS.

The acquisition was most probably to get better technology and staffing for one of Google’s baby department- Google TV. There are rumors that the SageTV staff is also cooking up something new inside Google. For one, the previous SageTV Media Center has a number of features and that Google TV can take advantage of. Take for instance the DVR function and DVB support that SageTV offers. These may not only be the reason Google bought SageTV but they are also gearing to get the company’s technology in its entirety.

One of such technology is place shifting. This is something similar with what SIingbox has. It allows users to watch live TV or reordered programs anywhere you may be as long as you have internet connection. Although Google TV already have live TV feed features, they are lacking in being search-friendly. With SageTV acquired that will change a lot with its place-shifting features.

With SageTV and place-shifting on Google TV, you will be able to watch regular TV programs with a computer with an Internet connection. Google might even create a web application that will allow you to watch your TV live feed. With GoogleTV and SageTV on the roll, expect tablets and Android phones to showcase such features too. This can be done on its own or via a web app.

We might soon see Google TV on platforms of Windows phone and iOS. They could also use it exclusively for Android phones, we really don’t know. Hopefully they can offer its to consumers and make it non-exclusive so everyone can benefit from such technology.

Gigabyte Ga-X58a-Oc For Overclocker Fans

Posted by admin on July 21st, 2011

If you are fond of overclocking your computer, you better get the Gigabyte Ga-X58a-Oc. The Intel X58 is still in the zone. At the time when Intel’s Sandy Bridge seems to be in the spotlight, the company created the GA-X58A-OC mother board which is based on an Intel X58 Express chipset. It also supports Intel Socket LGA 1366 processor.

The Gigabyte Ga-X58a-Oc has 5 main overclocking features which include OC-VRM, OC-Touch, OC-PEG, OC-Cool and OC-Dual BIOS. This has a dual eight pin CPI power connectors and has the capacity to input 720A at a maximum. It has varied Intersil power management IC’s to efficiently handle power delivery on the motherboard. It also has improved PWM frequency, which was adjusted to 300KHz, 800KHz and 600KHz. It uses a 12 phase dual power design as its VRM processor and supports 600A at a maximum. It also has the Uncore portion which has a 2 phase memory and 3 phase design.

This motherboard uses POSCAP tantalum capacitors, which are pretty much reliable and can save space too. It has a low height so there is added space so you do not need to worry about cooling solutions being blocked. It is also a surprise to know that the Gigabyte GA-X58A-OC actually uses no can-type solid capacitors to save space.

For newbies, the 4G button will be of great help so you can easily touchdown 4Ghz. Push this button and it will prompt the motherboard to overclock the processor automatically to 4GHz during the next reboot. You will also see a debug LED that flashes BIOS POST codes. Users can just push the two buttons on the board to adjust CPU’s ratio while the Gear button allows adjustments from 0.3MHz to 1 MHz. So for guys who want to get the most out of their PC, you might want to invest in a Gigabyte Ga-X58a-Oc and power up your computer to the next level.

The Asus Matrix Gtx 580 Review

Posted by admin on July 20th, 2011

If you are looking for a good experience in web viewing, you better get the ASUS Matrix GTX580. This is one of the high-end graphics card in the market today offering high performance and quality. The Asus Matrix has two options for sale, the Platinum that comes with GPU cores 816MHz and the Standard Edition at 782MHz. Both of these graphic cards come with 1.5 GB of GDDRS memory running at 4GHZ. These are the basic specs of the Asus Matrix which actually lower clocked than other alternatives in the market.

The Matrix logo also has side changes color that is set to change according to its GPU load. By comparison, this graphic card is much similar with ASUS GE Force GTX580 Direct CU II in such a way that is has the same 3 slot design and 19 phase SuperAlloy hardware. While it has its similarities, it also has its differences. The Matrix uses a better fan shroud and uses a more PCB length for use for its ROG features.

The ASUS Matrix GTX580 has ProbeIt that can be used to directly measure card voltages used on the card via a multimeter. It also includes TweakIt buttons that is used for directly adding up GPU voltage. This is done in increments of up to ten 0.125V. The 100% fan button is also quite usable and can give the graphic card a full boost of air when needed. Another feature is the Mod Zone, which is a dedicated and exclusive hardware that is used as a moddding zone that disable card restrictions. This is especially designed for overclockers. It also comes with a Safe Mode button that you can use just in case your computer won’t boot.

If you want to level up on your pixel experience, better get the ASUS Matrix GTX580.

Canon Pixma MG6120 – The Best AIO Printer for Home

Posted by admin on July 19th, 2011

For a reliable all in one printer for your home, you can check what the PIXMA MG6120 can do for you. It offers a high performance printer that provides quality print outs with easy to use features and a great over all design. All these, you can get with a PIXMA MG6120.

It even has a responsive touch panel for ease of use. Its Intelligent Touch System will allow you to take advantage of light guided direction with the use of touch sensitive controls. The only buttons that will be lighted are those that you need. For people who are a big fan of high definition movie, this PIXMA printer also comes with the Full HD Movie Print technology that allows you to print out HD movie clips from Canon EOS Digital SLR or from your point and shoot PowerShot cameras. You are assured to get beautiful and stunning photo prints worth keeping.

The PIXMA MG6120 also comes with built in wi-fi that allows you to scan and print without cords and wirelessly. You can even print photos from your iPod touch, iPhone and other Android devices. You can print out photos up to the maximum resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi with 6 individual ink tanks. It also has other features that you can take advantage of like Auto Document Fix, Easy to View scans, Image analysis and area by area data correction.

The PIXMA MG6120 also comes with a built in auto duplex printing that allows users to print on both sides of the sheet of paper automatically. This can actually reduce paper usage of up to 50%. This printer can even work without a computer attached to it. It make use of the PictBridge connection to be able to print photos without a computer and print directly from a compatible camera, camcorder or camera phone. You can also make use of its BU-30 wireless Bluetooth unit for gadgets using Bluetooth technology. You can also do previews and edits via a 3 inch LCD colored display panel. For an all in one printer that can answer your printing problems, the PIXMA MG6120 is the solution for you.

Envision P2071L Offers Wider View

Posted by admin on July 16th, 2011

If you want a better and wider view for your screen, you can check out the Envision P2071L. It comes with a whopping 16.9 widescreen display in DCR 10,000,000:1. Colors come to life with 16.7M Color so you can be assured of bright colors whenever you watch on this screen. It comes with an OSD touch control button and a smile reminder. Panel size is a whopping 20 inches with a screen ratio of 16:9.

This gadget is pretty quick with a typical response time of 5ms. It comes with a recommended resolution of 1600 x 900, giving you quality viewing every time. Typical brightness is set to 250cd/m² with display color set to 16.7 M.

The Envision P2071L is pretty versatile with a viewing angle of 170 / 160. It has a viewable image size of 508.05 mm with a pixel pitch of 0.2768 mm. It also comes with 5 ECO mode including text, standard, game, internet, sports, and movie.

Input signal used for this LCD is in analog and is using a D Sub input connector. If there is one downside to this gadget is that it has no speaker and is not HDCP compatible. Input power requires 100-240V/AC with a built in power supply and operation mode of 25 W and a standby mode of 1W.

This little beauty can also be wall mounted with VESA 100 x 100 mm and with a glossy cabinet color. Total weight of the Envision P2071L is about 3.0 kg net and 4.4 kg gross. User control includes auto, right, left, and power menu. It also comes in various OSD languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Swedish, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Czech.

The Envision P2071L is also a pretty safe product passing safety regulation standards of cCSaus, EPA, CCC, CE, CB, ROHS, BSMI and Win7.

Sony Introduces VAIO S & F Series Laptops

Posted by admin on July 13th, 2011

Sony is making way for the coming of the all new Vaio S and F Series laptops which are set to make it big in the market.

The Sony S Series are now made skinnier with a 13.3 inch display or 1600 x 900. It is now made even more efficient with an all new and improves battery with a humongous 16 hour battery life. It also comes with the 2^nd generation Intel Core i7 which will make your computer more stable and faster. Laptop users also have a choice of using a dual channel drive and hybrid graphics by AMD, Blue ray and DVD optical drives and Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.

On the other hand, if you are the multimedia guy, you might want to get your hands on the F Series Vaio models. These laptops have 16.4 inch display screen with a full high definition resolution of 1920 x 1080. It comes with an impressive cinematic sound with matching S Force front surround and 3D technology. With the Dolby Home Theater technology, users can be assured of high quality play back. So if you are a movie buff and want to watch high definition online videos on your laptop, you better get one of the Vaio F Series laptops. When it comes to specifications, this laptop is also a plus. It comes with by Nvidia GeForce GT 540M either in 1 GB or 512 MB. They are often referred to as Sandy Bridge a i7 machine that come with 750 GB of hard disk drive at a maximum and comes with quick file transfers using USB 3.0.

You can choose your laptop colors to exude your personality and taste. They come in silver, premium white or matte black. Prices start from $1100 for the F Series Vaio laptop and $999 for the S Series Vaio laptop.

Sony is making way for the coming of the all new Vaio S and F Series laptops which are set to make it big in the market.

The Sony S Series are now made skinnier with a 13.3 inch display or 1600 x 900. It is now made even more efficient with an all new and improves battery with a humongous 16 hour battery life. It also comes with the 2^nd generation Intel Core i7 which will make your computer more stable and faster. Laptop users also have a choice of using a dual channel drive and hybrid graphics by AMD, Blue ray and DVD optical drives and Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.

On the other hand, if you are the multimedia guy, you might want to get your hands on the F Series Vaio models. These laptops have 16.4 inch display screen with a full high definition resolution of 1920 x 1080. It comes with an impressive cinematic sound with matching S Force front surround and 3D technology. With the Dolby Home Theater technology, users can be assured of high quality play back. So if you are a movie buff and want to watch high definition online videos on your laptop, you better get one of the Vaio F Series laptops. When it comes to specifications, this laptop is also a plus. It comes with by Nvidia GeForce GT 540M either in 1 GB or 512 MB. They are often referred to as Sandy Bridge a i7 machine that come with 750 GB of hard disk drive at a maximum and comes with quick file transfers using USB 3.0.

You can choose your laptop colors to exude your personality and taste. They come in silver, premium white or matte black. Prices start from $1100 for the F Series Vaio laptop and $999 for the S Series Vaio laptop.

Get Instant Photo Print with Polaroid GL10

Posted by admin on July 12th, 2011

Polaroid has been around for years providing quality cameras to consumers. If you have stored a lot of pictures in your mobile phones or computers hard drives, this is the time to print them out. You can get the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer and get instant photo prints on the go. This product was actually launched by the famed Lady Gaga just to show people how cool this gadget is!

The Polaroid GL10 is a very handy and small sized camera that you can take anywhere with you. It also has a nice design with an easy to use functions and features that you can use. You can also print out Polaroid Classic Border photos, full bleed or the standard 3 x 4 inches photo in no more than a minute. It is like you have a mini photo booth in your pocket. You can snap and print in just a few minutes.

Being endorsed by Lady Gaga, the Polaroid GL10 come out very fashionable. It comes with a very nice sleek design and comes with a carry on bag so you can take this gizmo everywhere you may be. There are many people that takes pictures with their camera or cell phones and just die there and never get printed. With the Polaroid GL10 Instant Mobile Printer, you can now make your pictures alive and see them for real- in print outs without the hassle of connecting to a computer.

The Polaroid GL10 is very easy to use and uses modern day technology such as Bluetooth to be able to print from your cameras. It also be used with a Windows PC or a Mac computer, you just need to connect it with a USB cable. So if you don’t want your pictures to die, print them out with the Polaroid GL10 Instant Mobile Printer.

No More Paperjams with Samsung ML4510

Posted by admin on July 11th, 2011

The Samsung ML4510 is reliable printer that you can use at home or in the office. One of its great features is its ability to avoid paperjams that can be such a hassle. If you want a smooth flowing printing experience, this printer is for you. Although it is a low volume printer, it can be functional and reliable.

The Samsung ML4510 uses 2500 pages when use in normal print. The footprint of this Samsung printer is mall and uses the standard stand up design. It won’t take much of space in your desk or table. It also has a top loading tray sheet for papers and can hold 150 sheets at a maximum. It also comes with an output tray located at the top of the printer that can hold up to 100 sheets at a maximum. This printer is very versatile and can support all most all kinds of standard sheet sizes such as legal, letter size, A4, executive sizes and B5. It also comes with a manual and multifunction single sheet feeder that you can also use for non standard formats and envelopes. You can opt to print to the output tray or you can also choose to have the paper printed out on the front. With these two options, you can actually avoid paper jams and see which type of printing works for you.

When it comes to quality speed, the Samsung ML4510 is pretty good and fast and can print about 7 pages in a minute with a speed of about 8 ppm rating. For printouts with heavy graphics, this printer can print 5.5 pages in a minute.

This is one of the more affordable printer products from Samsung. At its price, it offers a very nice product features that will suit any home and any basic office needs.