ASUS The New Ebook Reader DR-900

posted by Bram P

Asus have introduced their particular Asus ebook reader DR-900. This type of system possesses relatively big nine inch e-Paper display screen that can display 1024 times 768 pixels.

Around the bezel of the device you will discover a number of buttons that could be discovered which will manage several menus about the UI as nicely like pass by as a result of pages on the book.

Connectivity smart it offers Wi-Fi built-in and Asus also provide a good optionally available 3^rd generation perform that may be purchased in the event that needed. Because the Asus ebook reader is definitely an e-Paper system the actual battery endures very a although together with Asus providing the number up to 12,500 web page turns in the event that reading any standard ebook reader (for example, not necessarily downloading it applying Wi-Fi or perhaps 3G).  Read more... (300 words, 1 image, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)

Acer is Release Calpella-based Notebook in Second Quarter 2010

posted by Bram P

Acer is preparing in order to launch Intel Calpella platform-based notebooks computers providing ultra-thin models within this second quarter, regarding which will, Wistron will produce 13-inch versions along with Quanta Computer 14- and 15-inch styles, according to sources from notebook makers.

Acer has codenamed the particular notebook models Calpella Slim and related notebooks computers are going to be less than one-inch thick at their thinnest point. Acer is expected to decrease the actual selling price of their current ultra-thin notebooks computers to be able to help to make these more affordable than Calpella Slim versions in order to distinguish the 2 product lines. Acer will be also considering pushing Calpella Slim-based notebooks computers being its main solutions in the upcoming, the sources noted.  Read more... (315 words, 1 image, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)

Blu-ray 3D disc specification finalized

by Lucas Mearian, Computerworld

The Blu-ray Disc Association announced Thursday that it has finalized the 3D Disc Specification, which includes support for the PlayStation 3. The format will be display agnostic, supporting any 3D television, including LCD and Plasma models.

The news comes less than a week after LG Electronics announced it expects to ship 400,000 3D-enabled televisions next year, and 3.4 million in 2011. The market for 3D television is expected to be a $1.1 billion in 2010. By 2015, it’s expected to skyrocket to $15.8 billion, according to market research firm DisplaySearch.

3D Blu-ray players will project a 1080p image for each eye. Special glasses required for viewing 3D brings the two images together to create the additional affect of depth.  Read more... (412 words, 1 image, estimated 1:39 mins reading time)

Toshiba Announces 64GB Flash Memory; Perfect For Next iPhone

Chris Brandrick - Tue Dec 15

On Monday, Dec 14, Toshiba announced a new 64GB flash memory module, which the company claims is the highest-capacity flash module in the industry. The new 64GB NAND flash module is just 30 micrometers thin, packs a dedicated controller, and contains sixteen 32Gbit chips. It was manufactured using Toshiba’s 32-nanometer process.

These memory modules are geared toward use in various portable devices, and once the new modules arrive in early 2010, it likely won’t be long before we see a range of new pocket-sized gadgets using the higher 64GB capacity, including future iterations of Apple’s iPhone.  Read more... (230 words, 2 images, estimated 55 secs reading time)

The New Rugged Laptop from Dell

posted by Bram P

Dell, Inc, this week has announced its first multitouch rugged laptop The Latitude XT2 XFR. The rugged laptop is designed to meet the unique and demanding needs of customers in the military, police, border patrol, field service organizations, factory fulfillment and first responders. The Latitude XT2 XFR is independently tested to meet military (MIL-STD-810F) and IP54 (Ingress Protection) standards. Its means that resistant to rain, dust, dirt, vibration, extreme temperatures and drops from up to 3 feet.

“It offers single hand manipulation of the laptop in the field and it’s very exciting from that perspective,” Sean Berg, Dell’s sales director for defense and public security said. “Customers are wanting this type of interaction with their computers – anything that can simplify the interaction to do their role is important.”