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IPAD 2

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Thinner, lighter, and
full of great ideas.

Once you pick up iPad 2, it’ll be hard to put down.

That’s the idea behind
the all-new design. It’s 33
percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter, so it feels even more comfortable in your hands.2
And it makes surfing the web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books so natural, you might forget there’s incredible technology under your fingers.
Dual-core A5 chip.
It’s fast, times two.
Two powerful cores in one A5 chip mean iPad can do twice the work at once. You’ll notice the difference when you’re surfing the web, watching movies, making FaceTime video calls, gaming, and going from app to app to app. Multitasking is smoother, apps load faster, and everything just works better.
Superfast graphics.
Go, gamers, go.

With up to nine times the graphics performance, gameplay on iPad is even smoother and more realistic. And faster graphics help apps perform better — especially those with video.
Battery life keeps on going. So you can, too.
Even with the new thinner and lighter design, iPad has the same amazing 10-hour battery life.1 That’s enough juice for one flight across the ocean, or one movie-watching all-nighter, or a week’s commute across town. The power-efficient A5 chip and iOS keep battery life from fading away, so you can get carried away.
LED-backlit display.
The view is amazing.

iPad is one big, beautiful display — 9.7 inches of high-resolution photos, movies, web pages, books, and more. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably crisp, vivid, and bright. Even in places with low light, like an airplane. And there’s no wrong way to hold iPad. It’s designed to show off everything in portrait and landscape, so with every turn (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. Because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

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4 Great Tips To Organize Apps on the iPhone iOS 4

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iPhone operating system update, iOS 4, the most handy feature available in the iPhone 3G, 3GS, and of course iPhone 4 is the new folder structure for organizing apps .

With all the free and low cost apps in the Apps Store, it’s quite easy to become an iPhone apps junkie and amass several hundred apps. Apple’s new folder feature is a direct result of the popularity of apps by iPhone users. Having to flip through several pages of apps is not a great user experiences, but with folder structure you can now organize iPhone apps and say reduce 10 pages of apps on your iPhone down to three or four, depending how you organize them.
Steve Jobs presented the new folder feature as easy as dropping one app on top of another to create a new folder. Yes, that’s easy to do, but if you have several hundred apps on your iPhone, that process is a lot more tedious than most will like. So after spending about thirty minutes organizing my own iPhone apps and folders, I thought back through the process and want to suggest some possible tips and strategies to make it a little easier for you to organize your iPhone apps.

Tip 1: Know How Many and What Type

Before you start creating folders on your iPhone, you might consider first connecting your iPhone to your iTunes and get an overall assessment of the number and type of apps you’ve collected since you got you first started downloading them. After connecting your iPhone to iTunes, click on the Apps icon in the left navigation bar of iTunes.

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In the resulting panel, you can see the number of apps installed in your media library and the number installed on your iPhone and other Apple mobile devices that you use. While viewing apps on the iTunes, this is a good time to check and download app that need to be updated.

Tip 2: Genres and Categories

The key to app folders is to sort apps by category. In iTunes, you can click on the Genres button to get an overview of the categories for the apps you have downloaded.

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Being familiar with your categories might provide a way to figure how you want to set up folders, especially for those categories with more than 10 apps.

Tip 3: Clean Up the Clutter

The process of organizing apps will be much easier if your prune the number of apps you have installed on the iPhone. Apple provides a three useful apps views that can be helpful for both managing your apps and deselecting the ones that you’re not using.

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Use the ‘Sort By’ button to view your apps by Category. This will reveal which categories you have several similar apps. If for example you have eight book apps, you might deselect the ones you never use, or because one app might trump two or more others because of the useful features it provides. Deselecting an app doesn’t delete it from your iTunes media library, it just gets it off the phone.

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Also click ‘Sort by Date’. This view will give you an idea about your oldest and newest apps. You might find that apps you download back in say 2008 are ones that you are no longer using and can be unchecked.

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If apps are taking a significant amount of space on your iPhone, use the ‘Sort by Size’ to find out which apps are the largest and thus candidates for deselecting.

Tip 4: Creating Folders

Actually organizing and creating folders of apps is the most tedious part of the process, especially if you have a hundred or more apps installed on your iPhone. If those apps are not already organized, the task of creating a folder structure means flipping though app pages, creating folders, and dragging apps to those folders.

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So first off, based on my experience, it might be easier to start the sorting process while you have your iPhone connected iTunes. You can create folder structures in the same way you do on the iPhone. Simply drag one app onto another. This will create a folder with a suggested category.

Like it or not, each folder on the iPhone can only contain up to the 12 apps. Personally, I like this because it means when folders clicked on you don’t have to scroll through to find and select apps.

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The only draw back to organizing apps and folders via iTunes is that it’s difficult to move apps from one page to another and to an existing folder. As far as I see there’s no easy solution for this. It’s a tedious task no matter how you choose to do it.

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The benefits of taking the time to organize your growing collection of apps is that now you don’t have to flip through pages to find them, but instead locate them in appropriately labeled folders.

Let us know your tips and strategies for readers to organize iPhone apps and folders. What suggestions do you have for Apple that might improve the process?

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APPLE’S WIRELESS KEYBOARD

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Nothing peripheral about it.

The incredibly thin Apple Wireless Keyboard sits on your desk surrounded by nothing but glorious space. It’s cable-free, so you’re free to type wherever you like — with the keyboard in front of your computer or even on your lap. Not only does the Apple Wireless Keyboard come standard with the new iMac, it’s perfect for any Mac with Bluetooth wireless technology.

The Bluetooth connection.

Your Mac works with the Apple Wireless Keyboard through the Bluetooth technology built into both. Just follow a few simple steps to pair them. Then you can move your keyboard anywhere within range and wirelessly type away.

 

Easy on the eyes. And hands.

Set the keyboard on your desk, and you’ll see that it takes up far less space — up to 24 percent less — than other full-size keyboards. And you have even more room to mouse comfortably alongside of it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type. Your hands will appreciate the low-profile aluminum enclosure and the crisp, responsive keys. Use the new wireless Magic Mouse alongside the Apple Wireless Keyboard and get the full effect of a cable-free (and clutter-free) desk.

Use the function keys for one-touch access to a variety of Mac features including Mission Control and Launchpad.

One less battery. All the difference.

The Apple Wireless Keyboard now requires just two AA batteries — one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using it, the keyboard automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, your keyboard turns on.

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IPHONE 4

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IPHONE 4

 

 

People have been dreaming about video calling for decades. iPhone 4 makes it a reality. With the tap of a button, you can wave hello to your kids, share a smile from across the globe, or watch your best friend laugh at your stories — iPhone 4 to iPhone 4, iPad 2, the new iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi. No other phone makes staying in touch this much fun.

Retina Display

Thanks to the Retina display, everything you see and do on iPhone 4 looks amazing. That’s because the Retina display’s pixel density is so high, your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. Which means Text in books, web pages, and email is crisp at any size. Images in games, movies, and photos pop off the screen. And everything is sharper.

MULTITASKING

Now you can run your favorite third-party apps — and switch between theminstantly — without slowing down the performance of the foreground app

IPHONE 4

or draining the battery unnecessarily.* This smarter approach to multitasking is available only in iOS 4.

HD VIDEO RECORDING
Because your iPhone goes with you everywhere, you’re always ready to capture every moment. And with iPhone 4, you can do it in stunning high definition. Its advanced backside illumination sensor delivers great-looking video in both bright and low-light settings. And in dark environments, you can brighten the scene with the built-in LED light.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S 2

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Speed Redefined for Faster Browsing and Access

You might want to grab hold of something, because the Samsung Galaxy S II is a whole new definition of fast. Engineered for 4G networks, the Galaxy S II does it all at mach speed—uploads, downloads, surfing, streaming. The immensely powerful C210 Dual Core processor gives you the velocity of two processors acting as one, and delivers an icy-smooth multimedia experience that makes everything you do, from web browsing to intense 3D gaming to accessing your favorite apps, as seamless as it is effortless.

A Dazzling Display Brings Content to Life

Get ready for the brightest, most colorful screen you’ve ever seen on a phone.* Thanks to Super AMOLED™ Plus technology, the Galaxy S II produces images that break all boundaries—luscious colors, impenetrable blacks and razor-sharp clarity from just about any viewing angle. It’s no wonder we gave the Galaxy S II a supersized screen—4.3″ (AT&T) and 4.5″ (Sprint and T-Mobile)—so that you wouldn’t miss a thing.

Movies and games blaze to life, e-book text is ultra-sharp, photos and videos are rendered in stunning HD-like quality. The technology is so advanced that this ground-breaking display even cuts down on power usage, extending your battery charge so that you can do more, longer.

Personalized Customization Makes Navigation Easy

The Galaxy S II portfolio features an improved Samsung TouchWiz® user interface, providing superior multi-tasking, application management and customization. It also includes Live Panel, which provides a magazine-like widget view for immediate access to weather, social updates, email, news, photo gallery and more, all of which can be customized on the home screen. All of the Live Panel widgets can be positioned and re-sized to create rich, visual home screens and provide one-touch access to the information you use most.

Touchwiz UI also includes Quick Panel, which allows instant access to commonly used device settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and other key device features. The TouchWiz UI notification service on the lock screen notifies you to the number of unread or new text messages and missed calls.

Each Galaxy S II device features six-axis motion sensing using an accelerometer and gyroscope that support advanced touch screen gestures, including motion to zoom in on images, silence a ringing phone, and even move widgets on the menu screens.

Entertainment When You Want It, Where You Want It

Combine lightning-fast speed with an awe-inspiring display and you get the most unlimited, immersive mobile entertainment experience around.

  • Want Apps? Find over 250,000 of them in Android Market™, and let Samsung’s customizable LivePanel put your most-used apps right where you need them.
  • Simple Social Connections. Manage your social network with Samsung Social Hub and connect with friends more easily than ever.
  • Access a Universe of Content. With Samsung Media Hub, you can download and immediately view premium movies and TV shows. Launch HD-like quality video and games compatible with Adobe® Flash® Technology, get customizable widgets, shoot video and wirelessly link to your PC or HDTV.
  • Take It All with You. Thanks to expandable memory and customizable power-saving options, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy all your favorite entertainment, wherever you go.

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Magic Mouse features a Multi-Touch surface

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The magic is in the Multi-Touch.

The new Magic Mouse redefines what a mouse should do. In addition to its smooth, seamless top-shell design that acts as one button or two, Magic Mouse features a Multi-Touch surface with gesture support. Scroll vertically, horizontally, and diagonally — a full 360 degrees — simply by touching anywhere on the top surface. With a greater surface area for scrolling, you can get around a long timeline in iMovie, through a lengthy web page in Safari, or around a set of images in iPhoto more efficiently. You can also swipe through pages in Safari or photos in iPhoto with two fingers. It’s the most advanced Apple mouse ever made.

One or two. Left or right.

The seamless, one-button design of Magic Mouse makes it simple to use right out of the box. But if you want the functionality of a two-button mouse, that’s easy, too. Just change the configuration in System Preferences. And the ambidextrous construction means Magic Mouse is great for lefties or righties.

Laser tracking engine.

Magic Mouse features a laser tracking engine that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical technology. That means it can track with precision on nearly every surface with no mousepad required.

Laser tracking engine.

Magic Mouse features a laser tracking engine that’s far more sensitive and responsive on more surfaces than traditional optical technology. That means it can track with precision on nearly every surface with no mousepad required.

Bluetooth technology.

Magic Mouse works wirelessly with your Bluetooth-enabled Mac. When you combine it with the Apple Wireless Keyboard, the result is an untethered and uncluttered workspace. Once you pair Magic Mouse with your Mac, you can enjoy a secure and reliable connection from up to 33 feet away.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEW Aspire TimelineX

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NEW Aspire TimelineX

The new-generation Aspire TimelineX delivers 25% longer battery life for up to 10 hours of power — an entire day of multitasking and entertainment — on a single charge. This ultra-slender notebook is just one-inch thin, yet still packs state-of-the-art performance, an HD webcam and a widescreen for a crisp view of digital life wherever you go!

Extremely power-smart

The 2011 Aspire TimelineX pushes it to the extreme with up to 10 hours of battery life. Acer’s PowerSmart long-life battery retains 80% capacity for more than 1,000 charge cycles, for up to 4 years of use. A one-touch LED power indicator lights up in different colors, so you can check your notebook’s battery capacity with ease. The Aspire TimelineX optimizes performance and battery life to the max.

Extreme performance

The Aspire TimelineX Series features next-generation Intel® Core™ i Series processors and advanced graphics options for performance that adapts to your needs. An enhanced sound system with Dolby® Home Theater® v4 delivers audio with improved dialogue clarity and tone. Super-speed USB 3.0 transfers data up to ten times faster than before. The extreme performance enhances digital video, games and all-round fun at home or on the road.

Extreme convenience

A one-inch profile and the Cobalt Blue aluminum cover make this notebook ultra-slim, strikingly beautiful and very durable. The chiclet keyboard has nice key spacing for accurate typing, while easy-to-use hotkeys and a multi-gesture touchpad enable superior control. Plus, you can recharge devices like a cell phone or portable media player even if your notebook is turned off, thanks to the innovative USB power-off charging feature.

Extreme connectivity

The Aspire TimelineX features advanced communication techologies to keep you well-connected wherever you go. The Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam with 720p high-definition audio/visual recording enables ultra-clear face-to-face chats with family and friends. Today’s finest connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, 802.11b/g/n wireless and Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring strong Internet access while you’re on the move.

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World’s Slimmest Smartphone Going to US

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Back in spring, we’ve spent a few posts covering the Medias N-04C from NEC Casio Mobile , an Android handset the company calls the “world’s slimmest smartphone”. Being just 7.7mm thin, it beats the Galaxy S II, for example, and at 105g, it’s very light, too.

Front View of Medias by NEC

Side View

Announced by NEC Casio in February this year, the handset was selling well when it hit the Japanese market a few weeks later (to date, 500,000 units have been sold).

And according to Japan’s biggest business daily The Nikkei, the company is now ready to bring the Medias to the US, a move somehow announced last year already (NEC Casio Mobile was formed in 2009 after NEC, Casio and Hitachi merged their cell phone operations).

Details are scarce at this point, but it looks like Americans will get a modified version of the phone. In Japan itself, NEC Casio followed up with the N-06C [JP] this summer, a model that’s slightly thicker (7.9mm) but water-proof.

The Nikkei says in the US, the Medias will likely be available through Verizon (Casio’s partner in the past) and “other carriers”. NEC Casio aims at doubling shipments of cell phones outside Japan to 1.8 million in fiscal 2012.

To recap, the Media N-04C offers a 4-inch LCD touchscreen with 480 x 854 resolution, Android 2.3, a 5.1MP CMOS camera, a microSDHC card slot, Wi-Fi, etc. Expect the digital TV tuner, the e-wallet function, and the infrared port to get axed in the US version, however.

My take:

Not to demean Casio but that phone looks like some cheap chinese MP4 player. But I got to give it to NEC, that phone is uber slim.  Right now I’m gonna chill out and wait for this to be available in the stands.

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DELL’S XPS LAPTOP

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Entertainment that comes screaming to life

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge entertainment technology from your couch or your favorite coffee shop with stunning 3D movies, television, gaming, sports and streaming entertainment. With 3D-capable laptops, desktops, monitors and TVs, the action jumps off the screen, taking you from casual viewer to right into the middle of every scene. Plus, take 3D to new levels of eye-popping entertainment:

  • Watch the latest 3D Blu-ray movies in stunning 3D./li>
  • Play over 500 games in intense, stereoscopic 3D.
  • Shoot movies and capture still images with a 3D camera. Edit and Stream live sporting events in 3D, including golf and NASCAR®, with NVIDIA® 3D Vision technology.

How does 3D work?

With the new generation of technology, 3D is no longer limited to just movie theaters and flimsy cardboard glasses. Current active shutter technology means you can now customize your home 3D experience to best suit your individual requirements and budget. First, consider how and where you want to enjoy your 3D content:

  • 3D on your laptop: Full-resolution 3D laptops with on-screen capabilities allow you to take your 3D content wherever you go. Dell offers the highest quality 3D experiences you can get on your laptop with an optional Full HD (1080p), active shutter 3D panel. With 3D on your screen and killer sound, you can truly have your own personal 3D entertainment center.
  • 3D on the big screen with NVIDIA 3DTV Play: NVIDIA 3DTV Play™ software lets you connect your laptop or desktop with 3D output capabilities, powered by NVIDIA GeForce® graphics to compatible 3D TVs and 3D projectors for the ultimate, high-definition, big-screen, 3D entertainment experience. Whether you’re watching a 3D movie, editing 3D content or playing your favorite games in 3D, you can expect to be completely drawn in to the 3D experience.
  • 3D on your 3D Monitor: Connect your to a 3D-capable monitor and watch your 3D movies, games and content come to life!

Getting started with your 3D entertainment system is easy with Dell and our complete selection of 3D capable laptops, desktops, monitors, 3D TVs, cameras, content and state-of-the-art 3D glasses.

Visibly smarter processors

Introducing the all new the 2nd Generation Intel®  CoreTM  Processor Family, the visibly smarter processors complete with built-in visuals and performance that adapts to your needs. Choose from the latest Dell computers the level of performance you require and see smart face to face today.
Intel®  CoreTM  i3 Processor

Visibly smart performance starts here

Versatile everyday multitasking

Do more at once with Intel®  Hyper-Threading Technology, which allows each processor to work on two tasks at the same time. With smooth performance and high definition graphics, you can now see all that you love come to startling life.

Intel®  CoreTM  i5 Processor

Visibly smart performance with a boost.

Smart performance you can see

Whether you use your computer to watch, create, edit or share multimedia files, you’ll enjoy every moment of the fast, responsive and immersive PC experience. Need more power? The Intel®  Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 gives you that extra burst of performance just when you want it.

Intel®  CoreTM  i7 Processor
Ultimate smart performance that shows.
Proven gaming prowess
Stay on top of your game with smoother, smarter moves with built-in visuals on the all new 2nd generation Intel®  CoreTM  processor. Combined with quicker responses and the extra power boost, thanks to Intel’s technologies, you’re now ready to take on the world.

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The Evolution of Motorola’s Wireless Technology

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The company that Google plans to buy has demonstrated many “firsts” throughout the past century.

With this week’s announcement of Google’s plan to buy Motorola Mobility, we took a look at the significant technology milestones in the company’s history. Motorola, founded in 1928 as the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, was pivotal in advancing communications from business to space and government. Achievements included everything from releasing the world’s first commercial handheld cellular phone to introducing one of the first commercially successful car radios in 1930, reproduced above.

This radio was the first product to carry the Motorola brand. It was designed to be mass-produced, affordable, and easily installed. The components, as shown in this reproduction, included (left to right) radio receiver, tuning control, and speaker.

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