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Wireless USB 2.0 Link 5112 WUSB A/V Streamer from Imation

Posted by author on August 30th, 2010

The Imation Corporation introduced another new product on August 25, 2010: The Imation Link Wireless A/V Extender. This is a product which enables its users to transfer contents from PC or Mac to their viewing gadgets such as projectors or televisions. The contents to be displayed by the Imation Link™ Wireless A/V Extender are audio and video from formats of movies, pictures, computer games, Internet TV, and presentations.

The contents will be delivered to televisions or projectors wirelessly. Therefore the Imation Link Wireless A/V Extender users do not need to be hassled by tangling cords when preparing the contents to project. The Imation Link Wireless A/V Extender supports greater resolution than common streamers nowadays. This set can transfer up to 720 pixels of video, up to 1,080 pixels of images and also relay audio in stereo formats.

The wireless USB 2.0 technology with ultra-wideband allows faster and more stabilized content transfer. It also consumes lower power than common WiFi products. The secure and reliable streaming technology of the Imation Link Wireless A/V Extender makes the product both suitable for home or business use. For US market, the product is available for sale in Amazon.com. Each set is sold of $149.99.

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Zotax Zbox HD-ND22, Mini PC with Minimum Standards

Posted by author on August 29th, 2010

If you are looking for small Personal Computer, you probably have to stop by for a while to have a preview of Zotax Zbox HD-ND22. Although not presenting its world’s best features Zotac Zbox HD-ND22 offers alternative choice for customers who need simple portable PC. The Zotax Zbox HD-ND22 weights about 4 pounds and measures of 7.4 x 7.4 x 1.73 inches which has the same size with mini Mac.

The Zotax Zbox HD-ND22 is equipped with Intel Celeron SU2300 processor which operates at extremely low voltage. This processor is specially designed for notebooks with slim and light design. Using the Intel Celeron SU2300, which is the most inferior CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage) processor of its class, the mini PC runs at 1.2 GHz capacity. While other mini PC manufacturers commonly use the Pentium SU4100 for their products, Zotac is predicted to lower Zbox HD-ND22 price by using the Celeron SU2300.

The Zotax Zbox HD-ND22 uses NVIDIA GeForce 210M or 310M graphic cards for the image. These are also two of the lowest type of graphic cards from the NVIDIA family. With these graphic cards, users will have the trouble to play latest high-defined games. If not suitable for games, at least this mobile PC is suitable for typing. With referred price of $270, this Zotax Zbox HD-ND22 hit the market soon.

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Garmin Edge 800 Touchscreen Ideally Made for Cyclists

Posted by author on August 28th, 2010

Garmin Ltd. has been long known as a leading manufacturer especially in satellite navigation services. Garmin has been manufacturing and selling aids for navigational jobs with GPS (Global Positioning System) technology since 1989. Navigators from Garmin are used by applications for aviation, wireless, communication, automotive, and mobile industries.

In 2010, Garmin once again makes a breakthrough by releasing GPS navigator the Garmin Edge 800. Unlike any other old traditional Garmin navigators, this type is a touchscreen one. This GPS navigator is intended for cyclists who need simple and accurate tracker for their race or fun trip. The Garmin Edge 800 combines the features presented in the previously released Garmin Edge 705 and Garmin Edge 500 with the addition of touchscreen technology.

Garmin Edge 800 is equipped with mapping technologies of BaseCamp and BirdsEye Satellite Imagery for comfortable touring. Garmin Edge 800 receives the Eurobike Award as the best electronic device installed in bicycles. In the North American area, this new product from Garmin is planned to be released at the Interbike International Bicycle Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Meanwhile Europe consumers will interface with this GPS navigator at the Eurobike which will be held on early September 2010 in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.

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SATADIMM, First Generation of SATA and DIMM Combination from Viking Modular Solutions

Posted by author on August 28th, 2010

The Sanmina-SCI Corporation’s division, the Viking Modular Solution announces the availability of the new SATADIMM (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment – Dual in-line Memory Module). The SATADIMM is the first generation in its class which combines the magic of SATA and DIMM technologies. This is an SSD module which is as classy as the Enterprise Class SATA II SSD and as sophisticated as the DDR3 240-pin DIMM. This new invention from Viking Modular Solution is allowing its user to improve the performances of the server’s storage and capacities.

The SATADIMM is completed with the technology of JEDEC MO-269. The combination of SATA technology in the DDR3 DIMM plug will bring the high performance to the SSD. The SATADIMM features several functions such as 30,000 IOPS for doing random performances, protecting the data from power failure, and having a high endurance. The SATADIMM comes in three choices of capacities namely 50 Gb, 100 Gb, and 200 Gb.

The SATADIMM has the advantages from the SATA technology as well as the features available in the 240-pin DDR3 DIMM. The power needed to operate this SSD is gained from the supply of 1.5 V which is transferred to the DIMM socket while the SATA cables in the SSD function to transfer data.

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DFCA, New Communicating Technology by Nokia Siemens Networks

Posted by author on August 23rd, 2010

Two great mobile phone companies which are merged into one network is surely a making great profit. Perhaps this is what the member of boards in Nokia and Siemens companies thought in 2006 before merging their two great companies. As a joint venture between the COM division of Siemens and Network Business Group of Nokia, this network can be said as one of the largest mobile provider nowadays.

The first announcement of the foundation of Nokia Siemens Network was delivered in June 19, 2006. The joint venture was then officially announced to operate in February 2007 during the event 3GSM World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. The headquarters of Nokia Siemens Network is in Finland’s city Espo, in Greater Helsinki with operating branches in around 150 countries.

As for these days, Nokia Siemens Networks announces their plan to install their mobile phone system with a new technology called Dynamic Frequency Channel Allocation of DFCA. When finished, the technology is said will be able to double the capacity of communication network the company has for now. The DFCA works by reducing bands needed for networks like WCDMA, EDGE, and LTE and relaying them for attaining the data needed for Nokia Siemens Networks phones.

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Flixster Application has Reached the 20 Million Milestone

Posted by author on August 22nd, 2010

Flixster, online service for movie streaming based in San Francisco, California, U.S., has reached a milestone. Founded on January 20, 2006, until now, Flixster application has been downloaded for over 20 million times by gadget users. Flixster application supports the smartphone systems such as Blackberry, iPhone, and Android.

According to Joe Greenstein, the CEO of Flixster, from 20 millions of installed applications in various smartphones, 70% are active users; means that users access the web at least once during 90 days backward. This achievement is not for Flixster itself, is anyone worthy to be shared the credit, it is the movie reviewer Rotten Tomatoes. Flixtsers and Rotten Tomatoes have been working together since January 2010.

Besides smartphones, Flixster application is also installed in other gadgets like the iPad, Roku box, and Sony TV. As for the iPad, the number of Flixster application installed has reached 500,000. Meanwhile 10 days after the launching, users of Roku box and Sony TV has been reported to reach more than 30,000 to use the application. To improve the number of Flixster users, now Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes have a discussion to open the possibility of the upgrade from Rotten Tomatoes to Rotten Tomatoes 2.0. This new version of Rotten Tomatoes is hoped to gain more and more users across the United States.

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ioSafe to Release SoloPRO USB 3.0 External HDD

Posted by author on August 21st, 2010

ioSafe, a manufacturer producing hard drives for variable use has announced to release an external hard disk drive (HDD) on August 18, 2010. The SoloPRO is an edition from the Solo HDD series from ioSafe. Solo HDD series from ioSafe is especially designed for business use. Formats available from the SoloPRO edition are USB 3.0 and eSATA which is commonly known as USB 2.0. The SoloPRO edition in USB 3.0 format can be received by peripherals using the USB 2.0 format. Those who want to upgrade the USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 can do it by installing the USB 3.0 PCI Express graphic card to their computing system.

With transfer speed above 100 Mb/second, SoloPRO is 3-4 times faster than the usual USB 2.0. The comparison is, data with the capacity of 1 Tb can be transferred to this external HDD within a few hours, meanwhile common USB 2.0 needs more than 10 hour to perform the same task. The available capacities of SoloPRO external HDD are 1 Tb, 1.5 Tb, and 2 Tb.

The SoloPRO external HDD in 1 Tb capacity will be sold $249.99, while for the capacities of 1.5 Tb and 2 Tb will be sold for$319.99 and $419.99 consecutively. The SoloPRO is planned to hit the computer market in September 1, 2010.

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SWOT, Free Tracking Program for Law Enforcers

Posted by author on August 18th, 2010

Established in 2009, SafetyWeb has been very helpful to finding missing children. The SWOT or SafetyWeb Online Tracking is a free website especially designed for law enforcers to track missing children.  The SWOT works by tracking activities in social network providers such as Twitter, Facebook, or Myspace. By gathering information from these services, the SWOT is aimed at finding out the location where a child might at. The SWOT also gives services for tracking the children based on photo and video footages.

In the United States where more than 2,000 children missing each day, the SWOT is a very supportive tool in assisting the law enforcers’ job to find the children. For the U.S. law enforcers, the SafetyWeb provides this service for free. Only verifiable law enforcers can access this website freely. As civilians, other people can also access this website by paying several amounts of money.

In solving the missing children cases, the SafetyWeb is assisted by First Round Capital and Battery Ventures. The SafetyWeb is reported to have received $8 million as the fund to raise the SWOT program. Together with other tracking providers such as Kidsafe and SocialShield, the SWOT program still continue to find America’s missing children.

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Yurina Health Care Robot That Helps Patients Move Upward and Downward

Posted by author on August 15th, 2010

Japan is known to be one of the leading countries in inventing creative robots that can help human being in various kinds of activities. Now, the focus of invention shifts to individuals that need help due to their physical limitations or those who are in need of supporting equipments. The health care sector certainly benefits from this invention. After recently inventing robot wheelchair, the creative Japanese inventors presented Yurina Health Care Robot.

Unlike wheelchair robot that merely replaced the function of ‘feet’ to walk, the newly invented robot does more than that. Yurina health care robot from Japan Logic Machine has an ability to lift patients in addition to helping the patient to walk. The patients who want to move to the second floor or the third floor will find the robot impressive. The patients will certainly rely less on the hospital staff to move upward and downward.

Other features of the Yurina health care robot are reflected in how it is operated. With a simple instruction, the users can convert the robot into a wheelchair to bring the patients along the hallway. It is also bestowed with superior strength to support its various functions. In addition, the robot is controlled using voice directions, a touch screen, a Wi-Fi Nun-Chuck controller.

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NVIDIA Agrees DARPA to Build Extra Sophisticated Computer

Posted by author on August 12th, 2010

DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), based in the United States, has granted NVIDIA $25 million to build a supercomputer. This institution, under the banner of the U.S’ Defense Department has agreed to have a four years research contract with NVIDIA. With such amount of modal, NVIDIA is hoped to develop GPU computing system with best performance.

The project rooted from DARPA is officially named the DARPA Ubiquitous High Performance Computing (UHPC) program. Taken from DARPA’s press release, it is found out that NVIDIA is not the only computer manufacturer DARPA is working with. Other than NVIDIA, DARPA also cooperates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cray Inc., as well as other six established universities around the United States. In the future, this supercomputer project is expected to develop computers with high-performance system to overcome the what-so-called the computing crisis nowadays.

This DARPA project led by NVIDIA is expected to finish its prototype by 2018. And again, from DARPA press release, this supercomputer is calculated to have the features which is 1000 times better than today’s fastest computers. The project is among others aimed at developing the computer’s performances, programs, and its reliability.  In the future, when the program has ended and its results have been released, DARPA surely will undoubtedly have the most sophisticated computer of its era.

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