Archive for December, 2010

Improved Performance is Vowed by Apple by Updating Remote App

Posted by author on December 31st, 2010

Apple presents an updated version for Apple TV and iPad users. The recent version, Version 2.0, has brought considerable support for the users, but Apple has just announced that there will be a minor update of Remote App for iOS devices. The new version brings a much-anticipated feature, i.e. support for AirPlay video streaming. Airplay video streaming allows the users to stream the videos directly from the iOS to a supporting PC.

More interestingly, Remote App is also built with a capability to access internet radio stations from iTues on the computer. As a rule, Remote App is built to turn the iOS or iPod into a remote control to access Apple TV or iTune. It also provides a support for the users to control movies and TV shows on Mac computer as well as the usual stability and performance improvements. The Apple users can benefit from the app free of charge.

Remote App allows the users to control the iTune library and Apple TV on Apple’s Mac computer as conveniently as playing the music or videos through the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The users can freely choose the song, shuffle an album, play forward or backward, or skip to the next track. With improved and user-friendly features, the app is expected to provide the Apple customers with greater satisfaction.

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Why Does Logitech Postpone Logitech Revue Production?

Posted by author on December 31st, 2010

Since its first introduction, Google TV has brought some criticism with it. Few days before the end of the year, one of the Google TV’s manufacturing partners, Logitech, noted that it is going to stop the production of the Google TV hardware, Revue, until Google updates Google TV software. The decision was made after Google told its partners that it is not going to show new products at CES 2011 event despite the controversies over the performance of Google TV.

Logitech has officially announced the halting of Logitech Revue production for two months, i.e. December 2010 to January 2011. When the updated version of Google TV software is available, the Revue production will probably be resumed.  However, Revue is still available at Logitech, but with no additional stock. No detail is available on the exact reason behind the production pause. A rumor states that Revue has not reached its targeted sale.

Some reports show that under-optimal sale of Revue is attributable to the poor performance of Google TV. The statement of Google for not showing new products at CES that will be held in January 2011 was interpreted as a negative repercussion of Google with Logitech. Hopefully, Google TV will make an improvement in its features; therefore, it will be able to have a real competition with Apple TV soon.

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BenQ Enlivens the Tablet War through BenQ R100 Android Tablet

Posted by author on December 30th, 2010

The overcrowded tablet industry does not discourage BenQ to launch its Android Tablet. It will make advantage of CES 2011 event to introduce the device. BenQ calls its upcoming Android-based tablet BenQ R100 Android tablet. It is built with a 10.1-inch touch-screen, projecting 1024 x 600. The tablet will use ARM CPU built by Samsung and Android 2.2. It is able to run at 833MHz. BenQ seemingly plans to make a striking difference in the battery life. The battery will run for 12 hours. It must be amazing!

The facilitate the navigation, the R100 Android tablet can be facilitated by a stylus pen, which can be used for note-taking, even though no detail is available on whether a stylus pen will be included in the pack. The customers will be provided with an 8GB of internal storage (which can be expanded to 16 GB using SD card), an SD slot, mini-USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a mini-HDMI socket.  Of course, radio and Bluetooth module are compulsory features.

So far, BenQ has not leaked any information on pricing. Nor exact image is available on internet. BenQ keeps it mysterious until the official launching. Therefore, if some websites put an image of R100 Android tablet, it must be a speculated image. It will be available first in China and Taiwan in the first quarter of 2011.

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KinEmote Gesture Control, Use Your Hand as a Remote Control

Posted by author on December 30th, 2010

Navigating the menus of Boxee and XMBC media portals is sometimes a daunting task when the users do not have a convenient platform. Here begins the creative idea of KinEmote. It is an easy-to-use gesture control application. KinEmote works with Windows devices. It allows the users to navigate the menu of media portal using nothing but hand gestures. The hand gesture is then captured by Microsoft’s Kinect camera.

KinEmote gesture control is very useful for daily operation when you use an HD Media PC. KinEmote is now available in free public beta for Windows 32- and 64-bit systems. Beta version implies that the product has not been finalized. The customers can try out the application and suggest some necessary improvements. The software is built around OpenNI and NITE middleware from PrimeSense. The way the application works is presented in a video. As far as the video content is concerned, KinEmote looks stunning.

KinEmote is designed by Simons and Joel Griffin. The software is provided for casual users to enjoy on a daily basis. Indeed, KinEmote is a practical application. Anyone can install and use it free of charge. The public beta was intentionally released before the Christmas to enable the users to enjoy it during the holiday season. It reduces the dependence upon a remote control to navigate the menu of media portals. Just use your hand gesture as a remote control!

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AirMediaPlayer That Allows the Users of Windows PCs to Stream Video via Airplay

Posted by author on December 29th, 2010

Few days ago, Apple noted that its AirPlay media player is working on Windows PCs. Airplay allows the owners of iOS 4.2 to stream media to the Macs or Linux devices. Now, it is the time for AirMediaPlayer to come to Windows PC.  It means that the users of Windows PCs have the same advantage to enjoy the same convenience. The player works effectively on PCs that run Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SPI.

Devices that support Hello for Windows (included iTunes or Bonjour for Windows) and QuickTime can benefit from the device. The advantage of the player is that, after installed, it allows the users of iPad, iPhone, or iPod to stream video or music directly to a Windows PC – a convenience that has been enjoyed by Mac users. More interestingly, sending the video or music from the iPhone does not require the users to connect the device to the specified PCs.

AirMediaPlayer for Windows PCs has been available now for free download. Actually, the availability of the player is a little bit surprising since it was still in the development phase few days before, even though the coming of the player had been predicted for long. It is developed by Apostolos Georgiadis that designs the tool to stream the media via AirPlay. It is also built with backward compatibility that it works on any device equipped by AirPlay.

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Updated Specs of Acer Aspire One 522, Release Date Detail Is Still a Mystery

Posted by author on December 29th, 2010

Despite uncertain release date, some features of Acer Aspire One 522 are leaked on the internet. The device features new hardware that includes AMD Fusion chip. Yes, the new netbook boots AMD dual-core C-50 Ontario chip even though it shares some similarities with the previous model, i.e. Acer Aspire One AOD255. One of the striking differences is that Acer Aspire One 522 requires less power in that it only needs 9W to run. It also has a touchpad button that is missing in the previous model.

The 10.1 incher netbook projects a resolution of 1280×780, but the users have a chance to get a better resolution by using HDMI port for an external display. The netbook is built with multimedia features in mind. It hosts a Radeon 6250 graphics processor to support UVD3 accelerated video decoding and DirectX 11. However, the users are provided with moderate battery life (lasting 6 hours) and one built-in speaker.

Unfortunately, no information is available on the time of release. Engadget got a leak that the netbook costs around $425 in Thailand with some updated specs. They include Windows 7 starter as operating system, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB or HD, and an AMD C-Series C-50 processor (1GHz). HD webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 10/10 LAN have been the standard features of Acer Aspire notebooks, and you will find them in One 522.

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Ambarella iOne Application Processor to Revolutionize the Way Android Camera Works

Posted by author on December 28th, 2010

Ambarella is known the producer of smart phone processors. Now, the company extends its line of products to camera processor. It begins with the introduction of iOne, which is based on Ambarella Cortex A9. iOne combines triple ARM cores with the support of advanced media DSP to produce unbeatable image and HD video quality. Ambarella, Inc. announced the availability of the product few days ago in Santa Clara, California.

Ambarella Cortex A9-Based iOne processor works to bring advanced HD camera and multimedia capabilities to the Android platform. It bases the production upon the popularity of Android ecosystem concept. It will be the first to provide the platform for smart camera device with the ability to support HD video recording, seamless internet connection, and powerful applications. iOne also supports live video streaming and video uploading to popular sites, including YouTube. Ambarella presents the processor with multi-format video decoding to enable internet playback.

In terms of architecture, Ambarella iOne processor is built with low-power media applications. It is powered by dual-core 1-GHz ARM CortexTM A9 CPUs, which provide more-than-enough support to run Android applications. There are also 533-MHz ARM-11 to handle real-time camera jobs and camera booting and a powerful 3D graphics engine. It enables the HD camera to process up to 32Mpixel still image and capture 5Mpixel images with an ultra-speed performance.

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Lenovo LePad and U1 Dock Are Still Floating On the Cloud

Posted by author on December 28th, 2010

The name of Lenovo LePad has been circulating and become the object of speculation for almost a year. However, Lenovo has not made it real until the end of 2010. Now, the recent speculation is that Lenovo will make advantage of CESS 2011 event as the time to announce the device. However, an unanswered question remains, on whether the duo is real or not, since no official confirmation comes yet from Lenovo.

Lenovo LePad tablet comes with a different concept in that it is combined with U1 dock/shell that is able to turn the device into a regular netbook. Lenovo LePad and U1 Hybrid Dock are blended to allow the tablet to boot up Windows. Lenovo LePad is a 10-inch touch-screen tablet, providing more user-friendly interface.  It is less dependent upon a mouse or trackpad than any regular netbooks. It is also built with two cameras, one in the front and the other in the rear part.

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VUDU 2.0 Interface Expands Its Coverage to PlayStation 3

Posted by author on December 27th, 2010

Enthusiasts of home entertainment should welcome the coming of VUDU 2.0 interface. The newly revamped interface is now live on PlayStation 3 and LG devices. Once the app is opened, you will find the interface there. VUDU-enabled interface facilitates the users in getting access to content browsing and filtering improvement. It features user-friendly interface for the ultimate movie-watching experience. In addition to PS3, the service is available on Boxee-enabled Macs, PCS, and D-Link Boxee Box.

As mentioned above, the new interface provides the users with facilitated content browsing system, which is based on tabs, personalized recommendations, and enhanced video filtering features. It is also loaded with support for all kinds of input devices, such as PS3 Move controller or Sixaxis, mice, and remote control. VUDU 2.0 interface is expected to be more user-friendly since the navigation is built in such a way that it is simpler to use. It offers an access to more than 3.000 HD and HDX movies.

VUDU 1.0 interface works great so far. Thus, the improvement of the features through version 2.0 will bring the users to the limitless world of home entertainment. They have greater chance to access HD movies, to watch the movies, and to share them. They can enjoy 1080p HDX streaming via different box or smart TV widget. According to the provider, VUDU-enabled device will automatically get the update without any download required since it is cloud-based.

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A New Version of iiView M1touch Tablet PC Will Be Released Soon

Posted by author on December 27th, 2010

You may be familiar with the name iiView tablet PC since it was launched in May 2010. Today, iiView website reveals that it is going to release an updated version with better hardware configuration before the year’s end. The iiView M1touch tablet PC is a good alternative to your laptop for its stunning specifications. The slate is built with a 10.1-inch multi-touch display that projects a resolution of 1,024 x 600.

In terms of hard drive, it is powered with a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor for dependable performance. Unlike the original version that was built with 1 GB of RAM, the new version is equipped with 2 GB of RAM. Of course, it is more than enough to run most of the development tools. Improvement is also evident in the hard drive capacity. Instead of 160 GB of hard drive, the updated version will provide the customers with 250 GB of hard drive.

In addition, the updated iiView M1touch tablet PC will be equipped with an integrated webcam, USB socket, -in-1 card reader and an inbuilt accelerometer. Running Windows 7 Home Premium as operating system, the tablet is available for $500. Unfortunately, no improvement is visible in the battery life. It lasts only for three hours on a full charge. So, besides the enhancement of capacity, no striking improvement is made in the new version of iiView M1touch tablet PC.

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