Archive for June, 2010

RealSSD C300 (64GB) by Crucial, Cheapest for now

Posted by author on June 30th, 2010

The war of SSD (Solid State Drive) still continues. With the demand of computer speed these days the bottle neck of the process is now in the storage. One biggest benefit using SSD for your device is it will boost you computing speed for general OS task, because it didn’t use any moving parts to do the jobs. But the price is not very friendly these days, that’s why most of SSD user’s only used SSD for the OS part of the drive. That I believe will change because now the war is beginning.

Crucial just release their newest SSD: RealSSD C300, with 64GB capacity for just US$150 that means US$2.34/GB. It’s the cheapest I can find for now, hope the war will bring cheaper SSD. And the size 64 GB is very friendly for my OS program. Here is the comparison with other SSD budget product: Kingston charged $3.00/GB, Intel $2.96/GB and OCZ $2.50/GB.

About the performance, it’s like the other budget SSD. It will boost your performance if compared to a standard HDD, but if compared with the 128GB or 256GB SSD series, it’s slower. The main reason is parallelism, more NAND means more parallel process, means more speed. But still better than standard HDD, RealSSD C300 speed rate is: write 75MB/s and read 355MB/s.

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Sharp Digital TV Tuner: Smallest in the World!

Posted by author on June 30th, 2010

Sharp electronic just announced their newest revolution for TV world. It’s an analog/digital TV Tuner. Yeah right, it’s not a new product, but what makes this product very special is the size. Claimed to be the smallest in the world! Just look at the picture and you know what I mean. With only 5mm thin and 4.44cc size it would make LCD TV thinner. FYI, today’s LCD TV used multiple tuners so they can make multiple channels view.

VA1N2WF2121 (this is this product series) approximately 50% thinner and 70% smaller than usually used tuners. What makes this product so compact is because it used the newest silicon tuner IC that can integrate all components into a single semiconductor. For the quality, Sharp promises that it will be a better one, because it has a built-in low-noise amp and digital signal processor so even at a poor-signal location it can improve the view.

The frequency spectrums of this device are UHF, VHF and CATV (with full band compatibility). And the power needed is 0.93w for digital and 0.99w for analog. With this combined analog/digital tuner, it will be meets the entire worldwide standard, that means no need changing the tuner in all over the world.

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Seagate Breaks Capacity Limits: 3 Terabyte External HDD

Posted by author on June 30th, 2010

Seagate on of one world top hard drive manufacturer’s just release their newest external storage. What impresses us is the size; yes it’s breaking any external storage limit. With 3 terabytes on hand, sure we can store a lot of things, like 100+ HD movies, 1000+ games, and thousand of music, picture and anything else.

Equipped with GoFlex™ technology makes this drive available for both PC and Mac. The main question with this big chunk of external data storage is always the same; how about the data transfer speed? There are 2 choices to connect to your PC or Mac, USB (2.0/3.0) or a Firewire® 800 connection to meet your speed data transfer need. This product ships with a standard USB 2.0 interface but you can upgrade it to USB 3.0 to speed up.

Oh almost forget, this product official name is “Seagate FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Desk External Drive”. As I said before, you can use it both in Mac and PC environment because a built-in drivers for NTFS. So you can use it without reformatting the disk. The design is black 3.5 inch which you can put it horizontally or vertically. The standard package pricing for 3Tb with a USB 2.0 interface is around US$250.

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Chrome Now the 3rd in US

Posted by author on June 29th, 2010

Apple now is in iPhone4 euphoria with the 1.7 million sales just for 3 days. But this week is the time for Safari web browser’s sorrow in browser war. Yes, according to StatCounter, this week, starting from 21 until 27 June 2010, Google Chrome is crowned with the 3rd most use browser in US for the first time in history.

Chrome revolt to the third position before 2 years since it launched. It was remarkably like a browser coup since Chrome grows from zero. The battle between Safari and Chrome in browser war can be easily compared to iPhone versus Android in mobile area. But the winner is still Microsoft Internet Explorer with 52% user across US; the second best is Firefox with 28.5% and then the 3rd is Google Chrome for 8.97%. Safari now sits on 4th place with 8.88%.

For the global market, Chrome already makes big difference ahead of Safari. Still the 1st is Internet Explorer with 53% global market dominance. The 2nd is Firefox with 31%. And then Chrome with 9.4% while Safari only sits on 4%. This global data is gathered by StatCounter from around 3.6 billion page views; while in US surveys are around 874 million page views. So good luck iPhone, and good bye Safari.

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iPhone 4 sales: 1.7 million in 3 days!

Posted by author on June 29th, 2010

Only for 3 days, up to Saturday the reported sales of iPhone 4 are big leaps. The Sunday sale is not included yet. Surely it will put big smiles in Steve Job’s face despite the entire problem iPhone 4 reported before. From a bad pre-order system that force AT&T to closed down the online system, that makes stores literally process the pre-order sales with pen and papers. And after the launch, some error is reported. But compared to the sales, yeah it’s acceptable with that kind of massive selling will also come with massive feedback.

With a 600.000 pre-ordered (white edition not included), still it’s 1.1 million sales for 3 days, more than previous iPhone product. For comparison, iPhone 3G sales in 2008 in 3 days reached a million. And iPhone 3GS last year sales are a million in four days. I believe if the pre-order system works out fine, then it will make more sales than ever.

Consider now iPhone 4 are only launched in 5 countries, I believed next month will make more boosting sales for this product. Learning from iPad sales that make more sales-boost when it’s opened worldwide. Next month iPhone 4 will be ready for 18 countries; it will make roof top sales!

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Samsung N230: 13 hours long battery life

Posted by author on June 29th, 2010

This is the latest netbook from Samsung, the N230 just have been launched worldwide at 28th June. What makes this netbook difference is they offer up to 13 hours life if you sets up right. For an ultra-portable device it’s a huge one, because on the road most of us couldn’t have time to charge the battery. So, battery life is one of the most important to consider before buying a netbook.

Okay let’s now go to the details. Samsung N230 have 10.1 inch non-reflective LED (1024x 600 pixels) so you still can have a clear display even at outdoor. You can choose between 2 types of Intel Atom processor, N450 (1.66 GHz) or N470 (1.83 GHz). For the connectivity it’s equipped with Ethernet, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and also DLNA ready. DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, which means you can connect this device with a DLNA ready HDTV and then you can play your files directly to the HDTV. Oh yeah almost forgot, N230 also have an optional 3G connectivity and only weighed 2.2 pounds.

For the battery itself, Samsung provide 2 options. First, a 32Wh battery which will provide power up to seven hours. Or second, a 66Wh battery that will last long as 13 hours or more. With a difference more than 6 hours, sure I will suggest you to pick the 2nd.

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Summer Tech Geek Gadget: part 3 of 3

Posted by author on June 28th, 2010

11. TriSpecs Bluetooth Sunglasses

At the beach you’ll need a pair of sunglasses, this one will not only a sunglasses, but also it’s a music player with Bluetooth enabled. So you can hear your music or switch to a cell phone call.

12. Myvu Media Viewer Sunglasses

Got your new iPhone 4 or an IPod or maybe a Zune Player? Just pair it with this cool gadget to watch videos more privately under the sun. The futuristic design should make you more stylish.

13.  EB612 Personal UV Monitor

This product is made by Oregon Scientific, it can monitor UV level and compared to your skin type to calculate the right exposure time for you. It’s also monitor current temperature, with count down reminder and a wrist strap so you can bring it easily.

14.  Dyson Air Multiplier

Yes, it’s a bladeless fan. But with air multiplier technology, it will give you 15 times more amplified air compared to a normal blade fan. So you will have cooler summer, yeah right and it’s also safe for the kids with no blades, and you can have this one as an air launcher for paper plane J, the kids will love it.

15.  Rubik’s TouchCube

If you bored enough in your vacation, then you can play this one for a serious fun.

Okay that’s all, have a nice summer!

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Summer Tech Geek Gadget: part 2 of 3

Posted by author on June 28th, 2010

6. Amazon Kindle

If you love to read and you have a long booklist to read. You will have trouble to bring all the books. So better you used this one, Amazon Kindle is a light e-book reader makes your backpack more lighter and you can also buy the e-book right from the store!

7.  Apple iPad

Yes, you can also read an e-book with this one, but it’s not recommended in a full sunlight, you need a little shade to use it. But the fact is iPad can do more than reading an e-book.

8. Nintendo DSi XL

Portable game console, with a lot of software, it’s all you need when you have no other things to do.

9.  Flip SlideHD

Of course you want to capture your moments in video at your vacation. The best way is using Flip SlideHD, its easiness will stunned you.

10. FinePix XP10

This all-action camera will durable in any circumstances of your vacation. Waterproof up to 10 feet or 3m, Shock proof tested 1m drop off, Dustproof, and also if you prefer winter than summer it’s also Freeze proof up to -14 F or -10 C. With 12 mega pixel its more than enough to capture all the moments.

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Summer Tech Geek Gadget: part 1 of 3

Posted by author on June 28th, 2010

Summer time is coming, so better you be prepared to enjoy it, so here the must-have-coolest gadget to equip you in summertime.

1. Fitbit

Summertime obviously makes people more active. It’s a perfect time also to exercise, and you’ll need this gadget. Fitbit will tracks all your activity all-day long and will automatically upload your activity data wirelessly to your hardware, so you can evaluate your fitness anytime.

2. Sprint  Overdrive 3G/4G

When you’re traveling one thing to make sure is internet access. If you do not sure whether the places of your destination is internet ready, you better bring this 3G/4G mobile hotspot with you. With Sprint coverage it’s enough to ensure you good quality internet almost anywhere in US.

3. Callpod Fueltank Duo

Worried about your battery and no outlet for charger? Just get this one. With compatibility over 3000+ gadgets, eight times power than a standard mobile phones is enough energy on the go.

4. Garmin Nuvi GPS

Yeah no need more explanation about this, you need a map, and the Nuvi series is an affordable, portable, yet having a good performance GPS navigation.

5.  FloTV Personal

Need a TV on your long road trip? This one is essentially for you.

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Fujifilm’s FinePix XP10: Water, Shock, Freeze and Dust Proof

Posted by author on June 27th, 2010

It’s an all-action camera; you can bring it in any occasion, yet in stylish design. With 12 mega pixel camera, sure it’s enough for a pocket size camera. But not only that with a 2.7 inch screen, 5 times Fujinon zoom lens, Digital Image stabilization, High ISO 1600 sensitivity and compatible with HDTV photo or video what else you may need? It also have automatic web upload for Youtube and Facebook, nice.

So let’s get to the point one in one that’s bringing Fujifilm’s FinePix XP10 camera more useful in any circumstances.

  1. Water Proof: up to 3m, you can make cool picture underwater.
  2. Shock Proof: with all outdoor activities sure this one will  protect you up to 1m drop off
  3. Freeze Proof: if you like winter activities, do not worry anymore, it protect up to -10 C (-14 F)
  4. Dust Proof: when you go to the wild or sandy beaches, it will protect for all the dust.

You can choose one of 5 colors to suit your style: Blue, Green, Black, Pink and Silver. Yes, compared to other high-end camera maybe it will not make the greatest picture but it’s enough for a family to record all action in all condition.

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