Nokia Lumia 800 price, specs and review


Nokia Lumia 800 review
price, features, specs and review
Nokia Lumia 800


Today we are going to review Lumia 800, which is a brand new Windows Phone 7 smartphone from Nokia. It has fresh innovative design and plenty of new features for a Nokia phone. The manufacturer claims Lumia 800 is fast, easy and fun to use. So lets see phone basic features and specifications and decide if it is true what they say about it.

On first look it seems like Lumia 800 is going to be another competitor for the best selling iPhone 4S. But if you take a closer look its small design features show that this is really going to be something different from what we've seen so far on the smartphone market. Lumia 800 looks solid but friendly at the same time. And with a 1.4 GHz processor with hardware acceleration and a graphics processor the social and media apps are going to perform better than well on this phone. Nokia offers variety of color choices for the Lumia 800 including black, pink, blue and more. And customization doesn't stop here - there are going to be plenty of cool accessories for this phone.

Now let's take a look at some of the main features of Nokia Lumia 800:
- Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango operating system
- Camera - Superior shooting with Carl Zeis optics and HD video
- Outlook Mobile for corporate email and private email support
- 1.4GHz processor
- Nokia Drive with turn by turn voice navigation
- Huge 3.7" crystal clear screen
- Smooth one piece body
- New internet explorer 9 just like on your PC
Nokia Lumia 800 color choices
And here are Nokia Lumia 800 specifications:
- Brand Nokia
- Model Lumia 800
- Weight 142 g
- Dimensions 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76.1 cc
- 480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches (~252 ppi pixel density)
- AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Memory 16 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Camera 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual-LED flash
- 1.4 GHz processor, Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset
- Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Standard battery, Li-Ion 1450 mAh (BV-5JW)
- microUSB slot, 3.5mm Jack
- 2G Network GSM 850 /900/1800 / 1900
- 3G Network HSDPA 850 /1900 / 2100
- Stand-by Up to 265 h (2G) / Up to 335 h (3G)
- Talk time Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 30 min (3G)


Nokia Lumia 800 has a 3.7 inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display which is just amazing and using it for any kind of media is a real pleasure.
Lumia 800 - perfect for navigation 
What's in the box - Lumia 800 package contents
- Nokia Lumia 800 Handset
- Nokia BV-5JW Battery
- Nokia Charger AC-16
- Nokia Data Cable CA-185CD
- Nokia Stereo Headset WH-902
- Manual

Nokia Lumia 800 video review



Nokia Lumia 800 price in Europe will be around 450 Euro without any contracts. In United States prices will vary around 500$ depending on the carrier. Offers with contract are expected to be for around 200$.

Our opinion on the Nokia Lumia 800
Nokia are really making it right with their new smartphone line. Lumia 800 is an interesting and capable device that stands out form the crowd and Windows Phone fans are just going to love it.

Microsoft Office Home and Business 2011 for Mac

Microsoft Office Home and Business 2011 for Mac


Microsoft Office for Mac


Microsoft Office is the most popular productivity suite in the world with over 1 billion PCs and Macs running Office. It’s the easiest way to share, create or access your documents from almost anywhere.
For the 2011 edition Microsoft Office for Mac has some major improvements.
Some of them are brand new, others are improved features from before but they all are making this software much more productive and easy to use. Here are some of the new features for Office Home and Business 2011:

Outlook for Mac. Manage your email and calendars with features that simplify staying connected and up to date. Keeps you connected to e-mail, schedules, calendars, to-do lists, and contacts.
Ribbon. Access favorite commands quickly, and personalize your workspace.
Office Web Apps. Post, edit, and share files from virtually anywhere.
Coauthoring. Simultaneously edit a file with authors in multiple locations.
Template Gallery Visually select the perfect template for your next project.
Photo Editing Remove backgrounds or add color filters right within PowerPoint®.
Full Screen View Use full screen to maximize space for reading and writing.
Presentation Broadcast Broadcast a presentation instantly online, even to people without PowerPoint.
Improved Publishing Layout View. Create visually rich newsletters, brochures, and documents easily.
Sparklines. Create small charts in a single cell to discover patterns in your data.
Visual Basic Support Automate repetitive tasks by programming your favorite commands.
Dynamic Reordering Rearrange layers of text, photos, and graphics quickly.

Microsoft Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 includes Outlook for Mac 2011, Word for Mac 2011, Excel for Mac 2011 and PowerPoint for Mac 2011.

SONY VAIO VPCL13M1E/S

SONY VAIO VPCL13M1E/S ALL-IN-ONE PC
SONY VAIO VPCL13M1E/S



SONY VAIO VPCL13M1E/S is one of a kind and very interesting home digital solution. It offers PC capabilities with touchscreen features and many media options. VAIO VPCL13M1E/S has Full HD VAIO Display Plus and 1GB Graphics. It has very interesting unique design as well.












SONY VAIO VPCL13M1E/S features
- The ulitmate touchscreen PC, giving you HD at your fingertips
- Experience a new level of family entertainment with a 24" mulit-touch screen
- Up to 500GB HDD and 4Gb Memory for all your familys multimedia needs
- 11 Watt, integrated Speakers plus wireless keyboard and mouse for complete comfort
- Intel COre 2 Duo E7500 Processor


HTC EVO 4G

HTC EVO 4G product review
Sprint HTC EVO 4G




HTC EVO 4G is one of the most popular smartphones in United States. It is offered by Sprint carrier.
HTC EVO 4G is a snazzy-looking Android touchscreen phone that houses a 1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8650 processor for the smoothest mobile multi-tasking experience ever. On the large WVGA resolution capacitive multi-touch screen of this HTC smartphone, you can view clear, highly detailed visuals. Stunning entertainment is delivered to you in HD quality on the HTC smartphone. The 8-megapixel rear camera (with autofocus and 2x LED flash) of the HTC EVO 4G lets you capture detailed stills and video, while the 1.3-megapixel fixed focus front camera lets you video-conference with your contacts. Employing WiMax technology, this Android touchscreen phone allows you to access the Internet from up to five computers.
HTC EVO 4G - one of the most popular smartphones in US

HTC EVO 4G features and specs
Released for Sprint, the HTC Evo 4G is the world's first 4G Android handset, delivering download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G -- making it possible to download music, photos, files, or videos in seconds. The handset features a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to ensure a smooth and quick user experience and comes with dual cameras, an 8.0-megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, so users can post high-quality video to YouTube and Facebook. The Web browser is optimized with Adobe Flash technology so video and animation are displayed the way they are meant to be seen.
WiMax 4G technology delivers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.
Large 4.3-inch touch screen display delivers vivid and vibrant colors, sharp contrast, and true colors.
Fast 1GHz Snapdragon processor for a responsive handset that multitasks from app to app without skipping any hesitation.
Personalize the home screen with widgets that grab rich content from the lastest sports scores to current events and news.
New People widget collects call, message, email and social networking updates from different circles of friends to easily keep in touch.
Friend Stream lets users interaction with friends across Facebook, Twitter and Flickr by bringing updates, photos and shared links into a single easy to follow stream.
New 'Leap' thumbnail view lets users jump to any one of seven panels on the home screen.
Polite ringer automatically lowers the ringer volume when the phone is picked up.

Wireless Band : CDMA 800 / 1900 / WiMax 2500.
Weight : 170 g.
Size : 122 x 66 x 13 mm.
Form Factor : Block .
Battery :
mAh Li-Ion.
Talk Time: 6 hours.
Display : 65,000 colors (480 x 800 px).
Platform / OS : Google Android OS v2.1.
Memory : 360.0 MB.
GPS : Compass (Sprint Navigation / Google Maps).
Bluetooth : 2.1 (A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP / OPP / SPP).
Wi-Fi : 802.11 b/g.
Browser : 2.0 (Webkit / Google Search).
Navigation : Touch Screen (HTC Sense).
Camera : 8.0 MP / Flash / Zoom / HD Video Recorder / 1.3 MP / Video Calling.
Audio :
Music: Sprint Music Store (MP3 / AAC / WMA / M4A / WAV).
FM Radio.
Speakerphone.
Messaging :
Email: POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP / Gmail.
Chat: AOL / Google / Windows Live / Yahoo.
SMS, MMS, EMS.

 HTC EVO 4G video review

HTC EVO 4G - one of the most impressive phones ever made. The HTC EVO 4G is incredibly well-made and features a giant 4.3-inch capacitive TFT touchscreen, WiMAX connectivity, 8MP camera with 720p video capture and a kickstand on the back. Software-wise, it runs Android 2.1 with HTC's Sense UI on top. The interface performs smoothly and lets you use mail, social networks, calendars and so on with ease.

Kindle Fire vs Nook Tablet

Kindle Fire vs Nook Tablet
Kindle Fire vs Nook Tablet


Text by Chloe Albanesius / PCmag

In the battle between the Amazon Kindle Fire and the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, the Fire has a slight edge over the Nook, with about 39.5 percent of PCMag readers saying they have bought or will buy Amazon's $199 tablet.
Of the 8,808 readers who answered yesterday's poll (below), about 29 percent selected the Nook Tablet, while 39.5 percent went with the Kindle Fire.
In the comments, most buyers felt it came down to storage; if you need to access your content on the go or when you're not connected to the Web, go for the Nook Tablet. If you like Amazon's services and can connect to take advantage of the Silk browser, Amazon Prime, and more, the Fire is a good choice.
"Kindle Fire is mostly for people who doesn't go out too much with the tablet or always goes to a place with Wi-Fi. Nook Tablet it's for outsiders and people who is always on the move (also for people who loves hacking it with the latest Android releases)," wrote one reader.
"I like the Amazon AppStore, but that doesn't make the Fire worth it," wrote another.
One longtime Prime member who was on her second Kindle, however, said she had "sold family and friends on it and have already ordered my Fire, can't wait to get it!!!"
Not everyone is on the Nook or Fire bandwagon. About 12.5 percent, or 1,106 people, said they prefer the iPad, regardless of the price difference. About 4 percent were going the other way, opting for the $79 Kindle or $99 Nook. Another 11 percent, meanwhile, were still holding out for something more compelling, like the Asus Transformer Prime. Eight people wrote in the HP TouchPad, but they'll likely be waiting awhile.
The results come as Amazon today announced that the Kindle Fire newsstand will have more than 400 full-color newspapers. Those who subscribe before March 1 will get three free months to 17 Conde Nast magazines like Vanity Fair, GQ, Wired and Glamour.
The Nook Tablet debuts on Nov. 17 and the Kindle Fire is coming Nov. 15. For more, see Amazon Kindle Fire vs. B&N Nook Tablet vs. Nook Color: Spec Showdown, as well as PCMag's Kindle Fire review and hands-on look at the Nook Tablet.

Kindle Fire review                                           Nook Tablet review

MeeGo OS

MeeGo OS review
MeeGo OS



MeeGo is a Linux-based open source mobile operating system project. Primarily targeted at mobile devices and information appliances in the consumer electronics market, MeeGo is designed to act as an operating system for hardware platforms such as netbooks, entry-level desktops, nettops, tablet computers, mobile computing and communications devices, in-vehicle infotainment devices, SmartTV / ConnectedTV, IPTV-boxes, smart phones, and other embedded systems. MeeGo is currently hosted by the Linux Foundation.
The MeeGo project provides a Linux-based, open source software platform for the next generation of computing devices. The MeeGo software platform is designed to give developers the broadest range of device segments to target for their applications, including netbooks, handheld computing and communications devices, in-vehicle infotainment devices, smart TVs, tablets and more – all using a uniform set of APIs based on Qt. For consumers, MeeGo will offer innovative application experiences that they can take from device to device.
MeeGo is intended to run on a variety of hardware platforms including handhelds, in-car devices, netbooks and televisions. All platforms share the MeeGo core, with different “User Experience” (“UX”) layers for each type of device.
MeeGo currently targets platforms such as netbooks/entry-level desktops, handheld computing and communications devices, in-vehicle infotainment devices, connected TVs, and media phones. All of these platforms have common user requirements in communications, application, and internet services in a portable or small form factor. The MeeGo project will continue to expand platform support as new features are incorporated and new form factors emerge in the market.

Sony Bravia KDL-40EX720 40" LED TV

Sony Bravia KDL-40EX720 40" LED TV
Bravia KDL-40EX720
Sony Bravia KDL-40EX720 is a 40" 3D LED TV with Full HD 1080p picture quality which is just perfect for home cinema. Watching movies on this TV is a real pleasure.


Bravia KDL-40EX720 features
Entertainment lovers, the slim Sony® EX720-Series LED LCD HDTV is for you. See precise motion detail plus watch your favorite 2D or 3D entertainment in clear, vivid Full HD 1080p picture quality with incredible contrast.4,5 Instantly access must-have entertainment on your terms including movies, TV episodes, videos, music and more. You also get new apps delivered automatically – so your selection is never outdated and you are always connected to the best entertainment.2 You can even video chat with friends and family when you Skype on the big screen.

X-REALITY™ ENGINE
Enjoy a vivid, lifelike picture experience. Sony’s X-Reality engine brings out the best by analyzing each scene so you see sharpened images, and amazing contrast detail.
SEE IT ALL IN 3D
Enjoy incredible depth and a sharp, Full HD 1080p picture from the leader in 3D technology.4 Plus easy set up with built-in 3D sync transmitter. (3D Active Glasses required, sold separately)
MOTIONFLOW™ XR 240
See smooth and precise detail during fast-action scenes. Sony’s Motionflow™ XR 240 technology for fast action movies and sports by reducing blur caused by quick camera movements, enhancing image sharpness, and overall creates a clearer picture.
EDGE LED BACKLIGHTING
Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony’s Edge LED Backlight technology. This technology sharpens image contrast giving an amazingly crisp picture you can see. The ultra-thin backlight system allows for a slimmer, sleeker design.
PRESENCE SENSOR
Save energy when you’re not around. The television’s built-in motion sensor has the ability to scan the room and detect movement. If the sensor detects no movement it automatically turns off the picture leaving only sound. After more time and no movement, the TV turns itself off minimizing any unnecessary power draw.
NAVIGATION MADE EASY
Enjoy an easy-to-use menu that allows you to navigate additional content or adjust the picture settings while watching your favorite program.
MEDIA REMOTE APP.
Download the free Media Remote app and use your iPhone® or Android™ phone as a versatile remote control with full QWERTY keyboard. 5
FASTER START-UP
Quick Start & Viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ 2-3 times faster than previous Sony televisions.
USB PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MUSIC
Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
LIGHTSENSOR™ TECHNOLOGY
Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting a finger. The built-in Light Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room.
BRAVIA® SYNC™ COMPATIBLE
Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA® Sync™ compatible devices - including BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ Players, surround sound systems, Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® digital still cameras, all with one remote control.

Sony Bravia KDL-40EX720 demo


Verdict
Sony Bravia KDL-40EX720 is a good sized TV, full of features and it is priced well. We recommend it.

Porsche Cayenne test drive and review

Porsche Cayenne test drive and review
Porsche Cayenne test drive


Today we are going to test drive one of the fastest SUV currently on the market. Porsche Cayenne is one of the most desirable cars in its class as well. The new model has design a bit too soft for some Porsche customers but design is not the main thing about this SUV. It's the driving experience you get once you get it on the open road. Porsche Cayenne has an impressive handling that is better than most average sedan cars. For the new model line Porsche decided to play it eco-friendly and brought a diesel and a hybrid in the model range.
Here is a short test drive of the more powerful Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the softer S model and the 'economy' hybrid model. Share and enjoy

Porsche Cayenne test drive and review - video


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Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95 review

Canon PowerShot S95 review
This is one of the best point and shoot digital cameras we've tested so far.
Canon introduces the top-of-the-line digital camera PowerShot S95 as an upgrade to the S90. The ultra-slim, ultra-intelligent S95 is loaded with all a serious photographer's must-haves, including a bright f/2.0 Wide-Angle Lens, RAW shooting, a number of shooting modes and effects for ultimate creativity, and professional-style control ring for intuitive manual control. On-board Canon’s HS System, a combination of a high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and powerful DIGIC 4 processor, provides exceptional low light performance. The new S95 is also upgraded with Canon's Hybrid IS for blur-free shooting even close-up, and capability of 720p HD video recording with stereo sound. Performance, flexibility and portability merged, now it’s time to step up to PowerShot S95.

Hyundai i30 test drive and review

Hyundai i30 test drive and review
Hyundai i30 review
Hyundai i30

Today we are going to test drive and review one of Hyundai's best selling models. The i30 is a big competitor in the so called 'Golf class'. Hyundai i30 design doesn't make it stand out from the crowd but build quality and 5-year warranty make a very good deal. Price of base models is very low and that makes it even more desirable.








Here is a short Hyundai i30 test drive pointing out its main advantages and disadvantages.

Hyundai i30 test drive and review - video

It's competitively priced, but the Hyundai i30 is not a budget car - it's much better than that! In fact, it was placed top in the 2010 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with owners heaping praise on the car's quality, reliability and low running costs. While it doesn't quite offer the same sense of class or quality as a VW Golf - or offer the styling flair of a Honda Civic - it feels built to last. What's more the engine line-up is economical and the cabin is comfortable and spacious. Add to that a five-year unlimited mileage warranty and the i30 is well worth considering.

Hyundai i30
Hyundai i30 interior is nothing special, mainly functional with easy access to all basic controls 
There is already new model update of the i30 for 2012. The all new Hyundai i30 has bolder and more agressive design and compared to the old model. It will  have wider range of engines as well.

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Nokia 500

Nokia 500 product review
Nokia 500
Nokia 500 phone reivew

Nokia has launched Nokia 500, a new generation low-end touchscreen mobile with 1GHz processor, changeable back covers and powered by Symbian Anna OS. Now this is speed – the powerful 1 GHz processor makes sure your apps and entertainment are a pleasure to use. Apps run quickly and smoothly, and with a Wi-Fi or 3.5G internet connection, web pages load fast and downloads arrive in an instant. Scroll through photos effortlessly and browse your music collection with ease.

Nokia 500 features - 3G, Bluetooth, Camera, Colour Screen, Email, Email / Web, FM Radio, GPRS, GPS, Internet Browsing, MP3 Player, Touch Screen, Bluetooth, GPRS, GPS, USB, Wi-fi

Powerful Processor and Wi-Fi
the powerful 1 GHz processor makes sure your apps and entertainment are a pleasure to use. Apps run quickly and smoothly, and with a Wi-Fi or 3.5G internet connection, web pages load fast and downloads arrive in an instant. Scroll through photos effortlessly and browse your music collection with ease.

Live-on your Home Screen
Everything is ready straight out of the box with fully integrated email and social networks. For you this means real-time emails from your work and personal accounts direct to your home screen. You also get live Facebook and Twitter feeds 24/7 to keep you constantly up to date.

Latest and greatest apps
With Nokia 500 you get many great apps right away apps that make life a bit better, a bit easier and a bit more fun. And one tap takes you straight to Store where you can download the latest apps and games, as well as browse ringtones, themes and wallpapers.

Fully Customisable Home Screen
This is where it all begins. From day one your three customisable home screens are live and always up to date you decide what lives on them. One home screen for new emails and messages, one for your friends and social networks, and one for your favourite apps and games. Its up to you. Adding shortcuts and widgets is fast and easy.

GARMIN nüvi 1350

Product review GARMIN nüvi 1350 4.3" GPS Navigation
GARMIN nüvi 1350

GARMIN nüvi 1350 features
nüvi 1350 has an intuitive interface that greets you with 2 simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D maps and the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. And with HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker.
- enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities — pairs great with optional cityXplorer™ maps to navigate big cities
- ecoRoute™ — a green feature that calculates a more fuel-efficient route and tracks fuel usage
- travel tools — JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter and calculator
- photo navigation — download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them
- “Where Am I?” emergency locator — get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations
- anti-theft feature Garmin Lock™
- custom voices and vehicles from Garmin Garage™
- microSD™ card slot

GARMIN nüvi 1350 specifications

Notebook Acer Aspire AS5742G-6426 review

Acer Aspire AS5742G-6426 review

Acer Aspire AS5742G-6426

Acer Aspire AS5742G-6426 main features
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium - 64-bit version - Intel® Core™ i3-370M Processor (2.4GHz, 3MB L3 cache) - 4GB DDR3 1066 SDRAM - 320GB hard drive - 15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LCD display (1366 x 768) - NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M - Mobile Intel® HM55 Express chipset - 8X DVD±RW DL - webcam - multi-gesture touchpad - 802.11b/g/n WLAN - gigabit LAN - HDMI® - USB - 2-in-1 card reader - 6-cell battery - 2-year limited warranty


Samsung portable Blue-ray burner SE-506AB

Samsung SE-506AB - price and review
Samsung portable Blue-ray burner SE-506AB 
Samsung SE-506AB

SE-506AB is an external blue-ray burner by Samsung. It is currently offered in stores for about 120$.
Here are Samsung SE-506AB main specs:
Write Speed
BD-R 6X
BD-RE 2X
DVD+R 8X
DVD+RW 6X
DVD-R 8X
DVD-RW 6X
CD-R 24X
CD-RW 24X
BD-R DL 6X
BD-RE DL 2X
DVD+R DL 6X
DVD-R DL 6X
DVD-RAM 5X
Read Speed
BD-ROM 6X
DVD-ROM 8X
CD-ROM 24X
BD-ROM Access Time - 200 ms

SAMSUNG 6X BD-R 2X BD-RE 8X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 6X BD-ROM USB 2.0 Portable Blu-ray Burner SE-506AB

Here is a quick look at another of Samsung's Blu-ray players:

Samsung Wireless 3D Blu-ray Player BD C6800 - video

Unboxing and review of Samsung's 3D Blu-ray player with 3D and built-in Wireless Internet

Conclusion
Samsung Blue-ray burner SE-506AB is on sale in many online stores so you can find a pretty good deal for this player. Currently its price is around £90 in the UK.

Barnes & Noble introduced Nook Tablet

Barnes & Noble introduced Nook Tablet

NOOK Tablet

Barnes & Noble introduced their main competitor to Amazon's Kindle Fire. Nook Tablet is the latest Barnes & Noble product that is very similar to Kindle Fire tablet. Its main features are:
- 16 GB of memory, extra-long battery life—yet ultra-light and thin
- Over 2.5 million books, magazines, comics & kids' books
- HD movies, TV shows and music from the top names—Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora
- Thousands of apps
- World's most advanced VividView™ 7" touchscreen
- free NOOK support in-store
It will have 1GHz TI OMAP4 (dual-core) processor with 1GB RAM



Guided tour of the new NOOK Tablet demo


Check out our NOOK Tablet review

NOOK Tablet


NOOK Tablet review
Nook Tablet review and specifications
 Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet


It was a matter of time before Amazon's Kindle Fire finds its biggest competitor. As it seems it won't be the iPad 2 as everybody guessed. There is a new player in the tablet market and it will be a strong competition. When Barnes & Noble announced their NOOK tablet it had almost the same effect when Amazon presented the Kindle Fire. It looks like the hunger for tablet devices is getting bigger and bigger and new strong competitors are appearing every month.
We are going to show you some of the main features and specifications of the NOOK tablet before it goes on sale.
As it seems from it's presentations Barnes & Noble are stressing not so much on e-books but on HD multimedia content and entertainment that are going to attract customers on NOOK Tablet.

Kindle Touch features and specs


Kindle Touch features and specs




Kindle Touch
Amazon Kindle Touch




The world is crazy about the Amazon's e-readers. Most Amazon Kindles are either out of stock  or very hard to find. The good news is that Amazon keeps constantly updating their products and new Kindle models are presented one after another.
Amazon Kindle Touch (or just Kindle) is the latest e-reader by Amazon.
Here are Amazon Kindle Touch main features:
- Most-advanced E Ink display, now with multi-touch
- New sleek design - 8% lighter, 11% smaller, holds 3,000 books
- Only e-reader with text-to-speech, audiobooks and mp3 support
- Built in Wi-Fi - Get books in 60 seconds
- Borrow Kindle books from your public library
- Exclusive EasyReach touch technology lets you read easily with one hand
- New X-Ray feature lets you look up characters, historical figures, and interesting phrases.

Acer X223WDbd monitor review

Acer X223WDbd monitor review

Acer X223WDbd LCD monitor
The clean-cut and solid Acer X Series monitors are made for use at home or in educational settings. These monitors present sharp text and graphics while being gentle on the eyes, making them ideal for extended use. The X Series features power-saving technologies to cut cost and conserve energy, and is available for very good value.















Range Rover Evoque - Top Gear review

Range Rover Evoque - Top Gear review


Here is the review of the Range Rover Evoque by automotive specialists from Top Gear. This video shows the qualities of the new SUV in different situations.
The Range Rover Evoque is put to the test in the desert of the American Southwest. See how it measures up on the drive from Death Valley to Las Vegas.


Top Gear review Range Rover Evoque - video



While some of the Top Gear office regard it as a two-doored, two-wheel drive metropolitan abomination of all that we hold dear about this company's utilitarian past, even they can't deny that it's going to do very well.
Expect it to be the ride of choice for all Fulham/Cheshire-based wives from next summer - much as the Audi TT and Mini have dominated that market in the past.
As design director Gerry McGovern says, the Evoque is a "bold evolution of Range Rover design".

 Underneath that handsome face lurks some clever tech. You get the option of front-wheel drive for the first time in a Range Rover, together with adaptive dampers and something called a ‘Terrain Response' system on the four-wheel drive. We like the sound of that...
The base engine is a 148bhp, 2.2-litre diesel which returns 58mpg and creeps under 130g/km of CO2 (in the front-wheel-drive model), while a 2.0-litre, 238bhp petrol engine offers up a 0-60mph time of 7.1 seconds.

 You get loads of techie bits like park assist, blind spot monitoring, surround camera system with digital cameras, TV, DVD and keyless entry. We're still waiting to see if it's got something called ‘electric windows', so check back for updates.
Land Rover is offering the Evoque in three design themes: Pure (brushed aluminium trim, soft-touch materials), Prestige and Dynamic. Prestige gives you ‘sparkly metallic details', while Dynamic gets you 20-inch rims and Big Respec'.

 This little crossover SUV will cost from £30,000 when it goes on sale in summer 2011. And it's Made In Britain. It's split the Top Gear office fairly cleanly down the middle, so we want to know what you think. / text by cars.co.uk

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Kodak Slice camera review

Kodak Slice review


KODAK SLICE



With the KODAK SLICE Touchscreen Camera, you can carry your pictures everywhere—without taking up space on your memory card. The SLICE features a built-in photo album that lets you view and organize a portable version of your entire photo collection via the vibrant touchscreen display. And when you press Kodak’s Share button, you can tag pictures for upload directly to KODAK Gallery, YouTube, FACEBOOK, and FLICKR sites, as well as e-mail. You’ve always kept your pictures close to heart. Now you can have them all right at your fingertips. The real KODAK Moment happens when you share.

KODAK SLICE main features:
- Megapixel: 14 MP
- Maximum resolution: 0 x 0 pixels
- Image stabilizer: Y
- Digital zoom: 0 x
- Optical zoom: 5 x
- SLICE search feature including face recognition lets you organise, search and share your full picture collection instantly
- Slice ablum feature holds upto 5,000 pictures in HD resolution on the internal memory
- Intuitive 8.9 cm (3.5 inch) 16:9 touchscreen interface
- One-button upload to YouTube™, FACEBOOK, Flickr and KODAK Gallery sites, plus emails too
- 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, 14 Megapixels
Kodak Slice camera review
Kodak slice specs:
- Megapixels: 14 MP
- Zoom: 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON OPTICAL ZOOM LENS with image stabilisation
- Intuitive 8.9 cm (3.5 inch) 16:9 touchscreen interface
- Unique SLICE Search Feature lets you organise, search and share your full collection of pictures, instantly
- Instantly locate pictures via Kodak’s Face Recognition
- One-button upload to YouTube™, FACEBOOK, Flickr or KODAK Gallery sites, plus email too
- Store up to 5,000 pictures in HD resolution with the KODAK SLICE Album feature
- Optical image stabilisation
- HD picture capture and 720p (30fps) HD video - 5X optical zoom during video - Create HD prints and action prints from video (9 up) - Features playback, video bookmarking and on-camera video editing -MPEG4 compression
- Kodak’s Smart Capture feature
- Anti-reflective coating on LCD
- Compatible with PC or APPLE iLife Software
- System Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, VISTA, Windows 7 or later. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Macintosh 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 or higher. Safari 1.1 or higher
- Hardware: PENTIUM-4 1.4 GHz processor or higher, PENTIUM-4 2.86 GHz processor or higher for HD video, 1 GB RAM and 64 MB video RAM, 300 MB hard drive disk space available, CD-ROM drive, USB v1.1 or higher, 1024 × 768 display resolution.

Samsung Focus phone review

Samsung Focus phone review
Samsung Focus


Here is a short consumer review of the new Samsung smartphone - the Windows Phone 7 operated Focus /also known as Samsung SGH-i917/. The Samsung Focus is the lightest weight Windows phones at launch. It has a 4" Super AMOLED display that's gorgeous and responsive to touch. Like other Windows Phone 7 smartphones, it has a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 3G, WiFi and a 5 megapixel camera with flash. It's currently the only Windows 7 phone that supports removable microSD cards.

Dennis Ritchie, a father of modern computing, died on October 8th, aged 70

Dennis Ritchie, a father of modern computing, died on October 8th, aged 70
Ritchie receiving the National Medal of Technology from President Clinton 



printf("goodbye, Dennis");

EVERY time you tap an iSomething, you are touching a little piece of Steve Jobs. His singular vision shaped the products Apple has conjured up, especially over the last 14 years, after Jobs returned to the helm of the company he had founded. Jobs's death in October resembled the passing of a major religious figure. But all of his technological miracles, along with a billion others sold by Apple's competitors, would be merely pretty receptacles were it not for Dennis Ritchie. It is to him that they owe their digital souls, the operating systems and programs which make them tick.

Toshiba 32BV801B Full-HD TV

Toshiba 32BV801B Full-HD TV
Toshiba 32BV801B



Main features:
Full High Definition 1080p
Supports Full High Definition 1080p resolution content, the highest definition resolution currently available - offering outstanding picture quality and lifelike image reproduction. Ideal for sports, movie and documentary enthusiasts.

Access to Freeview HD channels
Built-in Freeview HD is the easiest way to enjoy free-to-air terrestrial HD broadcast for free. You can also access up to 50 standard definition Freeview digital TV channels and 24 radio stations. No subscription, no contract, no fuss. Also includes built-in 8 day electronic programme guide.

View images and audio via USB
USB connectivity provides an easy way to playback your music and photos directly via your TV.

7 day electronic programme guide
Includes a built-in electronic programme guide showing the digital TV programmes scheduled over the next 7 days.

3 x HDMI and PC Input
Multiple HDMI connectivity makes it easy to connect to Blu-ray and DVD players, gaming consoles and many other devices via a single cable. PC input allows connection to laptop or PC so your TV doubles as a PC monitor.

Nokia N9 review

Nokia N9 review

Nokia N9 review

This is the Nokia N9. Sleek and seamless. Show yourself. Make a statement. Everything and everyone is just a swipe away. It only takes a swipe to get to what you want with the Nokia N9, and it all floats beautifully on the large, curved display. Stay in touch with people, news, and events. And browse the web. Quickly. Get around with free maps and navigation. And take great pictures with the 8MP camera. The Nokia N9 makes it all smooth, effortless, and gorgeously stylish.








Kindle Fire browser test - Amazon Silk

Kindle Fire browser test - Amazon Silk
Kindle Fire browser test



Amazon Silk Official Presentation

The web browser on Kindle Fire introduces a radical new paradigm -- a "split browser" architecture that accelerates the power of the mobile device hardware by using the computing speed and power of the Amazon Web Services Cloud. The result is a faster web browsing experience, and it's available exclusively on Kindle Fire.
One of the headline features of Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet is a completely new Web browser called Silk that is designed with a "split" architecture, allowing it to offload much of the heavy lifting to Amazon's cloud computing cluster for superior browsing performance.

When the user requests a webpage in Silk, the request will be routed to Amazon's servers in the cloud. Amazon will load the webpage on the server side, downloading all of the necessary content elements in parallel. After downloading the content, Amazon will send the compiled page — including HTML, JavaSript, CSS, and images — back to the device as a single stream of data.

Amazon Fire Silk browser demo

The Kindle Fire comes with a new browser call Amazon Silk. The Silk browser splits resources between the device and Amazon's EC2 cloud servers to render pages faster and smoother. The EC2 cloud servers will do the heavy processing power for most of the sites you will visit and will cache the content for you for quick load times and save power on the Kindle Fire. Other browsers have tried something similar to this like Skyfire but not with the power that Amazon's servers have. Watch the video below as it will give you a better idea of how Amazon Silk works and cuts page loading times in half. Makes you wonder if they will make a desktop version and/or offer this on other mobile OS platforms and join a very crowded browser market.

How we waste fuel

How we waste fuel



It is quite ironic that a major petrol company - Shell, in this case - has to point out how bad we are at wasting fuel.
But, paradoxes aside, the data obtained from a research to commemorate the Shell FuelSave Day is quite useful to highlight wrong driving habits.
The survey of 1,001 drivers concludes that inefficient motorists drive up to 1,845 unnecessary miles per year for different reasons: from avoiding a busy roundabout to going further to find a parking space under a streetlight.

Laptop review - Lenovo Thinkpad SL510

Lenovo Thinkpad SL510 - consumer review

Lenovo Thinkpad SL510



A dual core Intel processor together with a 250G hard drive and a widescreen LED backlit display make it a great business start up or first buy laptop.
Brand new and in unopened, sealed box. Quoted as being a 'great business laptop' and 'hard-wearing'.
It is breaking no technology records but does represent value for money.
Intel Centrino Core2 Duo processors offer leading-edge technology to enable you and your workforce enhanced mobility, connectectivity and security. And with reliable and efficient performance, you'll enjoy faster wireless connectivity speeds and the longer battery life. Free up your workforce from worrying about how their laptop works. Enable them to experience mobile computing without limits. Lenovo is committed to protecting the environment and keeping your energy costs low. And we're especially proud the updated SL Series has earned an EPEAT Gold certified. SL 410/510 laptops meet all 23 required environmental criteria and at least 75% of the optional criteria. SL410/510 are also the first Lenovo laptops to be produced from post-consumer recycled material.

Samsung H200 camcorder


Samsung H200 camcorder




Product features Samsung H200
The Samsung H200 high definition camcorder allows you to capture your favourite memories in superb detail.
Camcorder model number H200
Black.
20 x optical zoom.
200 x digital zoom.
2.7in LCDscreen.
High definition recording.
Memory card compatibility: SD SDHC.
4.7MP digital stills.
Features
General information:
AV output.
Accessories included: USB cable AV cable.
Weight 271.4g.
Size H5.85, W5.93, D11.19cm.

Amazon Kindle Fire review and specs

Amazon Kindle Fire review and specs
Amazon Kindle Fire



Main features
- 18 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books
- Thousands of popular apps and games
- Ultra-fast web browsing - Amazon Silk
- Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content
- Vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle
- Fast, powerful dual-core processor
- Amazon Prime members enjoy unlimited, instant streaming of over 10,000 popular movies and TV shows

Stunning Color Touchscreen
Movies, magazines and children's books come alive on a 7" vibrant color touchscreen that delivers 16 million colors in high resolution. Kindle Fire uses IPS (in-plane switching) technology - similar technology to that used on the iPad - for an extra-wide viewing angle, perfect for sharing your screen with others.

Samsung ST-45 Ultra Compact 12.2 Megapixel Digital Camera

Samsung ST-45 Ultra Compact 12.2 Megapixel Digital Camera
Samsung ST-45


Whether you're capturing the smallest detail from far away or grabbing a great shot of yourself during an once-in-a-lifetime moment with the Dual LCD, the ST45's robust features ensure a perfect picture with every click. Or touch. With the touch screen LCD and built-in Haptic vibration effect you'll get all the feedback you need to take fabulous photos. And with Smart Gesture UI technology, your camera will respond to a simple shake.

LG 42LK450 42" LCD TV

LG 42L450 42" LCD TV FULL HD 
LG 42LK450 review and specifications
LG 42LK450 42" LCD TV

The LG 42LK450 is a forty two inch 1080p LCD television that offers Intelligent Sensor systems to automatically adjust your settings according to the ambient lighting levels in the room, Picture Wizard II to give you a bit more control over making those very same adjustments, SIMPLINK connectivity that lets you control all your HDMI-enabled devices via the television’s remote, two ten watt speakers, two component video inputs, one USB ports and three HDMI inputs.


Samsung Series 5 D5000 40-inch LED TV

Samsung UE40D5000 TV Review
Samsung D5000 TV

Product overview
Samsung D5000 review - Samsung Series 5 D5000 TV features and specs. For those looking for a premium TV that is as practical as it is stylish, the Full HD Series 5 LED TV is the perfect choice. Featuring Clear Motion Rate 100, the unique HyperReal Engine and the Wide Colour Enhancer Plus, it delivers outstanding and true-to-life picture quality. Adding to its performance are the cutting-edge features like the Anynet+ remote control, ConnectShare Movie and HDMI inputs, and SRS Theatre Sound. With Samsung's Series 5, everything comes together seamlessly for out-of-this-world entertainment.

LG 32LK330U LCD TV

LG 32LK330U LCD TV
LG 32LK330U

This TV is one of the latest bargain offers at the online tech stores. The LG 32LK330U TV is currently offered for about 300$. The LK3 LCD TV series is HD Ready with built in digital freeview and uses invisible speaker technology giving you great picture and sound together.
Ultra-slim and stylish, the LG 32LK330U is a 32-inch LCD TV that offers outstanding viewing effects. Design of the speaker in this LG Freeview HDTV is fashionable and more hidden compared to traditional side or bottom speaker designs. The LG Freeview HDTV has a 1366x768 pixels resolution, providing eye-catching HD images. With the HDMI and USB ports, you can pair the LG 32LK330U with a game consoles, Blu-ray player, home cinema system, digital cameras, laptops, and CD/DVD players, for complete experience. This 32-inch LCD TV comes with a universal remote control, allowing you to control the TV easily.


Audi A6 3.0 TDI Avant consumer review

Audi A6 3.0 TDI Avant consumer review

Audi A6 3.0 TDI Avant is a nice looking car

Design
Audi uses ‘Avant’ as other car makers might use ‘Sports Tourer’ or ‘Sportwagon’. The idea is to suggest load-carrying practicality laced with a rakishness suggestive of an adventurous lifestyle. The Audi A6 Avant here is the latest of this Audi breed.
The A6 range entered its seventh generation back in February, with much aluminium in its make-up, a 70kg weight loss, a reconfigured transmission layout bringing the front wheels further forward, and powertrain revisions to reduce the official CO2 outputs. The idea was to create the look and feel of an A8 but in a smaller size, and with a multimedia system of almost sci-fi sophistication.

Seagate 2TB FreeAgent GoFlex

Seagate 2TB FreeAgent GoFlex
Seagate  FreeAgent GoFlex 2TB



The GoFlex Desk external drive gives you plenty of storage capacity and it's easy to upgrade to any interface you choose. Simply pair the desktop hard drive with a GoFlex USB 3.0 or FireWire® 800/USB 2.0 adapter to increase your performance by up to 10 times. Works interchangeably between a PC or a Mac® computer.

BMW 3-series F30

BMW 3-series F30 test drive and review
BMW 3-series F30 review
BMW 3-series F30

 3-series F30 specifications


 Here is how the most popular BMW of all time will look in the next few years. Considering the old model was a great success, BMW designers didn't change radically the profile of the car and it still keeps clean sporty profile with some interesting design features. BMW probably wanted to bring the design of the new 3 series more in-line with the look of its other new cars, mainly the 5, 6 and 7 Series. BMW 3 F30 will have a hybrid model in it's range as well. Naturally aspirated straight-six engines from 325i/330i are replaced by BMW's new N20 turbocharged inline-four two liter engine already introduced in a lot of BMW models. Top of the range 335i has the same N55 engine as E90. Diesel powertrain is still two liter inline-four N47 engine which is optimized for the new car.
The new BMW 3 Series is 93mm longer than before, with a 50mm stretch to the wheelbase that creates more interior room, particularly in the rear. The wheel tracks are wider too, again boosting interior space but also aiding handling.
BMW F30 Sedan will be launched on February 11, 2012 and soon after that the rest of the model range will be available.

BMW 3-series F30 pics:
BMW 3-series F30
BMW 3-series F30 front

Blackberry Playbook Tablet consumer review

Blackberry Playbook Tablet consumer review



In this review we are going to take a look at Blackberry's Playbook tablet. The BlackBerry PlayBook delivers professional-grade, consumer-friendly experiences that redefine the possibilities of mobile computing. This ultra-portable tablet looks and feels great, measuring less than half an inch thick and weighing less than a pound.





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