World?s First Laptop with Intel?s CULV Platform
MSI is the world leading company is bringing some of the best electronic devices to you for maximum comfort and style. They have recently announced the arrival of the world’s first laptop with Intel’s CULV platform. The new MSI’s X-Slim X430 will officially hit the U.S market this month. The world’s first ultr thin and light [...]
MSI is the world leading company is bringing some of the best electronic devices to you for maximum comfort and style. They have recently announced the arrival of the world’s first laptop with Intel’s CULV platform.
The new MSI’s X-Slim X430 will officially hit the U.S market this month. The world’s first ultr thin and light weight notebook will be equipped with Intel’s CULV platform. It weight at only 1.3 kg and 19.88mm at its thickest pount. The X-Slim series offers fully functional I/O ports and displays which seems like the big turn on in the industry. The X-Slim X340 fully demonstrates its ability to integrate classic elegance with advanced technology, illustrating MSI?s power and aspirations as it establishes a global presence.
MSI reveals that the X-Slim series comes with X40 of which the X-Slim X340 comes equipped with the Intel CULV platform and Intel SU3500 CULV processor which consumes only 5.5w of power along. It also uses an ultra-light 4-cell Li-polymer battery for extended battery life.
The X340 may be small in size but one can not under-estimate the performance it promises to give. It features
- 2.0 USB ports
- HDMI
- Audio output
- Micropgone jack which can also be served as a second audio output to enhance the convenience of the machine.
- A D-sub video out
- A Lan port
- Card reader and fully functional I/O support.
Being the first ultra-thin laptop in the world the X340 leaves the competition in the dust with it’s 13 inch high quality LED monitor which uses the same 16:9 golden ratio of theater screens.
There have been a few performance tests to check the capabilities of this machine and turns out that it can not only handle Windows Vista efficiently but also load various types of resource-hungry application software, verifying that equipped with Intel?s CULV, the X340 is not just another pretty face.
- Miercuri, 22 Aprilie 2009 00:43:40 -
LG Unveiled LG Banter in U.S Cellular Stores
LG is known as the technology innovator in consumer electronics and mobile communications. They have just announced their new LG Banter which will be available for purchase in U.S through U.S Cellular’s official site and retail stores. LG Banter is the successor of the LG Scoop, which is a youthful device, equipped with a side-sliding [...]
LG is known as the technology innovator in consumer electronics and mobile communications. They have just announced their new LG Banter which will be available for purchase in U.S through U.S Cellular’s official site and retail stores. LG Banter is the successor of the LG Scoop, which is a youthful device, equipped with a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard.
It’s the new slider phone that supports a full sliding QWERTY keyboard that offers fast and easy texting. It features a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity, Mp3 player and microSd expandable memory slot.
The vice president of product strategy & marketing for LG Mobile Phones Ehtisham Rabbani said that the changeable faceplates of LG Banter bring a whole new look to the full QWERTY keyboard and the handset has widespread, customizable asset to fit several lifestyles.
The LG Canter features a U.S Cellular’s suite of enhanced wireless data application services. It provides customers an access to some of the most hottest video games out there. In addition to that it offers ringtones, wallpapers along with the latest news and entertainement.
Key features of LG Banter includes
- 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Digital zoom, Night mode, White balance, Multi shot, Frames, Effects, Self-timer
- Mp3 music player
- Bluetooth connectivity
- microSD card
- QWERTY keyboard
- 5 hours talktime
- 288 hours Stand-by time
I love the fact that LG Banter’s PhoneBook supports Caller groups, 1000 names capacity, multiple numbers per contact, picture ID and ring ID. Furthermore it offers regular features such as Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, TO-DO, Stopwatch, World Clock, Notepad, Unit Converter, EZ Tip Calculator.
The new LG Banter is now available at U.S. Cellular stores for about $50, after a mail-in rebates and a new 2 year service agreement.
- MONDAY, 20 Aprilie 2009 23:54:43 -
Magnificent Tehran vacations
The first thing to remember about the big city of Tehran is the friendliness and the warm of its inhabitants. They are aware about the western media preformed opinions about Iran, and try to fight it. I had the same feeling in the socialist Romania, 20 years ago: isolated country, very warm people! Many people in [...]
The first thing to remember about the big city of Tehran is the friendliness and the warm of its inhabitants. They are aware about the western media preformed opinions about Iran, and try to fight it. I had the same feeling in the socialist Romania, 20 years ago: isolated country, very warm people!
Azadi Tower is a landmark for Tehran
Many people in Tehran will invite you for a photo, to a cup of tea or even for a dinner. They are unbelievable friendly and make jokes about mass destruction weapons. How politics and politicians are ruining normal human relations, is simply unbelievable.
The city of Tehran is magnificent and astonishing. It still has nice old buildings, despite the Shah Pahlavi campaign from the 60’s, who build a modern megacity destroying the identity of Tehran. The lack of identity in Tehran could be a problem for the city, but you can still admire in one of the many museums (Golestan palace) some breathtaking crowns, gems and jewels, the fruit of 2500 years of Persian history
Golestan palace is a very interesting museum in Tehran
Another big problem in Tehran is the intense air pollution. It has many causes: the concentration of Iranian industry in Tehran; the cheap oil doubled by old cars which are not complying modern emissions requirements, and the lack of natural ventilation due to the north wall represented by the Alborz mountains. The situation is similar to Santiago de Chile and Bogota, and causes more than 3000 deaths every month. And you must imagine this thing happening in a city with 800 well kept public parks and gardens!
Skiing in Dizin by Tehran
Tehran is an absolute safe city, the crime rate is one of the lowest worldwide in a mega city ( Tehran proudly counts 15000000 inhabitants). You can walk at any hour in the night with a minimum of decency and common sense. Tehran is a shopping paradise, especially for computer programs. For the classical souvenirs, you must visit the old Bazaar, where you can find almost everything at unbeatable prices. Once there, be sure not to miss the Sharafol-Eslam restaurant which is very cheap, very tasty and overcrowded, of course. Order Felafel if you are there, is absolutely delicious. You will never have enough from it, and you are going to leak your fingers.
If you are sick of Tehran, do what the locals also do: escape. Go to ski at Dizin, in the Alborz mountains. The snow is here one of the world’s best, and the slope difficulty starts from easy, and goes up to very difficult. Another possible escape from Tehran is the shore of the Caspian See, which is only 5 hours away of driving by car. (Iran has one of the best highway network in South East Asia. The highways are referred by the locals as Autobahns, the same as in Germany!)
Tehran with ist attractions and escapes is waiting for you, but you must be aware that you need at least one week for visiting it!
- MONDAY, 20 Aprilie 2009 20:12:37 -
Panasonic Introduced 3 New Compact Cameras
Panasonic has just added 3 new compact cameras to it’s Lumix series. The Lumix DMC-FS12, DMC-FS42 and DMC-FS62, all models offers 4x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The Lumix FS12 features a 12.1 Megapixel camera high resolution imaging and long battery life of 330 pictures along with 4x zoom LEICA C VARIO lens. It offers [...]
Panasonic has just added 3 new compact cameras to it’s Lumix series. The Lumix DMC-FS12, DMC-FS42 and DMC-FS62, all models offers 4x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom.
The Lumix FS12 features a 12.1 Megapixel camera high resolution imaging and long battery life of 330 pictures along with 4x zoom LEICA C VARIO lens. It offers Intelligent Auto mode (Ai) with Mega O.I.S, Intelligent ISO control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face detetion that recoveres digital red eye automatically.
It has a 2.7 inch LCD to view your recorded stuff. In addition to that it records movie at 30 FPS. The package comes with a photo editing and organizing software “PhotoFunsStudio 3.0″ featuring face recognition bundled.
While FS62 features a 10.1-megapixel high resolution imaging and long battery life of 390 pictures. Just like FS12 it features iA mode with MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection with Digital Red-eye Correction. It comes with a 2.5 inch LCD and WVGA, VGA,QVGA and record movies at 30 fps.
It offers 4x Optical Zoom (Max 7.1x in 3-megapixel recording using Extra Optical Zoom) F2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens.
Last but not the least the Lumix FS42 offers 10.1-megapixel high resolution imaging and long battery life of 370 pictures. Rest of the features are pretty similar to FS62 except that it offers 4x optical zoom with max 7.8x in 3-megapixel recording using Extra Optical Zoom and F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO Lens
Comparison among these cameras.
- MONDAY, 20 Aprilie 2009 19:19:54 -
13 Cubic Feet of Space to pack your stuff
Yakima is known for producing some of the finest travel gadgets for your comfort. Their produt line cover accessories for camping, snow, cargo, water, rack systems and more. As good as they all seem there is still one thing which may not be the most fancy one but without any doubts the most “useful” of [...]
Yakima is known for producing some of the finest travel gadgets for your comfort. Their produt line cover accessories for camping, snow, cargo, water, rack systems and more. As good as they all seem there is still one thing which may not be the most fancy one but without any doubts the most “useful” of them all and it’s the packing bags that you carry with you.
Yakima introduces Takima GetOut Cargo Bag which comes with a 13 cubic feet of space to fill your stuff. It has enough space to carry all your camping gear along for your adventure.
It’s not only lightwight and weather resistant but also fits right into your vehicle. Loading and unloading is really easy with Yakima cargo bag thanks to oversized pull tabs with lockable zippers. Since it comes equipped with loop strap tabs to keep it bundled during your trip you never have to worry about it coming loose.
Yakimo Getout Cargo Bag Features
- Weather resistant sealed seams
- Oversized pull tabs with lockable zippers
- Loop strap tabs to keep straps bundled during travel
- Installs directly to vehicle roofs with raised side rails, crossbars, or cargo baskets
- GetOut Pro finish has more resistance to weather and smooshed bugs
- GetOut Pro?s crosspadded base provides superior protection for the top of your
- MONDAY, 20 Aprilie 2009 03:42:06 -
Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset by Plantronics
Plantronics offers a wide variety of hands-free solution and deliver superior sound, style and comfort. Recently, they have introduced Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset that offers a very simple VFrame design that captures your eye and voice. It’s the next light weight Bluetooth device that features AudioIQ nloise control technology for clear calls and the QuickPair technology [...]
Plantronics offers a wide variety of hands-free solution and deliver superior sound, style and comfort. Recently, they have introduced Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset that offers a very simple VFrame design that captures your eye and voice.
It’s the next light weight Bluetooth device that features AudioIQ nloise control technology for clear calls and the QuickPair technology for easy set up with mofs. The new Plantronics Discovery 925 supports Bluetooth 2.0+EDR with headset profile 1.1 and Hands free profile 1.5. With its multipoint technology it allows you to have an active connection with 2 Bluetooth phones simultaneously. It also has a built-in Lithim Ion rechargeable battery.
Some of the highlights include
- VFrame design captures your eye as well as your voice
- Rechargeable case keeps you in charge
- AudioIQ noise control technology for clear calls
- Multipoint technology lets you stay connected with two Bluetooth® mobile phones
- Three sizes of self-stabilizing eartips let you tailor the fit
- Quick and easy set up with Bluetooth phones
- Available in metallic and jewel tone colors
- Enjoy up to 5 hours talk time or 7 days standby from a single charge
The effortless set up, AudioIQ noise control technology and carrying case with rechargeable battery let you stay in touch and in style while you?re in motion.
- Sambata, 18 Aprilie 2009 22:38:11 -
Dubrovnik vacations
Going for the first time in Dubrovnik is really an event, maybe even a must for addicted travelers. Going for the tenth time in Dubrovnik is not unusual among its fans! Dubrovnik’s nickname is the “Pearl of the Adriatic” given by the Lord Byron himself. Today Dubrovnik tourism is in blossom. It is the center of [...]
Going for the first time in Dubrovnik is really an event, maybe even a must for addicted travelers. Going for the tenth time in Dubrovnik is not unusual among its fans!
The Walled Forteress of Dubrovnik is an UNECO world heritage site
Dubrovnik’s nickname is the “Pearl of the Adriatic” given by the Lord Byron himself. Today Dubrovnik tourism is in blossom. It is the center of the Croatian Riviera, where the jet set started to come, and this phenomena is quite comparable with the French Riviera from the 50’s! You will notice for sure the huge price difference between Dubrovnik and the rest of Croatia. But Dubrovnik is still Dubrovnik, despite the prices charged by the locals for meals, or for hosting or for handcrafts.
Dubrovnik Old Town is a major attraction
In the Middle Age, Dubrovnik, as the capital of the Ragusa Republic, experienced another wealthy period based on the sea trade. Dubrovnik was a serious rival for Venice, and the culture flourished. From that period we still can get the Old Town, Dubrovnik major attraction. A visit in the Old Town is a must for any traveler coming in Dubrovnik. You will be able to see there a strange charming mix of byzantine and Baroque architecture, with many museums. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is a pedestrian area, but in some places you need to watch your step literally: the streets are slippering, specially on wet weather! The Old Town is the only place to find some decent restaurants, which still don’t serve the sophisticate dishes you could wait in such a renowned touristic area. If you wanna make a choice among the restaurants, it is quite simple: whether fish restaurant, or Italian restaurant. The fish restaurants are in my opinion better reporting price to quality.
Dubrovnik Main Street
You can drink in Dubrovnik the local rakija ( a fruits liquor) or the tasty wines from Pelje Peninsula. In some places you can get from the farmers wine at very low prices, cheaper than Coca Cola e.g. But of course you must be very careful with such bargains, because that wine is not seldom a fake. You must be also very careful if you are a white blond woman backpacking in Dubrovnik. One representatives of this specie has disappeared in Dubrovnik. Therefore, you must use your common sense and don’t walk around alone at night.
Banja beach in Dubrovnik
Another big attraction of Dubrovnik are the pristine beaches with incredible clear water. You can swim, sail or snorkel on the well renowned Banja beach. You can also make from Dubrovnik travels to the Mediterranean islands, or to Sarajevo, or Zagreb.
For sure, you won’t be dissapointed in Dubrovnik, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sambata, 18 Aprilie 2009 10:13:45 -
T-Mobile Introduced SideKick LX QWERTY Phone
One of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications, T-Mobile has introduced the new version fo the Sidekick LX QWERTY smartphone. It looks pretty much like the Google Android. T-Mobile does not give this new phone a new name, instead the carrier simply re-use Sidekick LX like it does on the new version of [...]
One of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications, T-Mobile has introduced the new version fo the Sidekick LX QWERTY smartphone. It looks pretty much like the Google Android. T-Mobile does not give this new phone a new name, instead the carrier simply re-use Sidekick LX like it does on the new version of Sidekick.
The new Sidekick LX comes with a 3.2 inch touchscreen display and a 3.2 Megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash. It also features an integrated GPS and a microSD card slot. The Live search and Geotagging provides you with an optimized and integrated local search and mapping experience with Assisted Directions. Geotagging includes exact mapping coordinates in your photos.
In addition to that it offers more social element applications for Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Photobucket and Myspace. It lets you network and interact with friends on-the-go. These applications have mobile-friendly navigation with push notifications for updates and messages. They make sure that you’re always on, always connected. Furthermore, it supports Bluetooth and works with 3G HSDPA 2100MHz high-speed network and Quad-band EDGE networks.
Other features include
- Largest, sharpest Sidekick screen ever
- 5.5 hours talktime
- 8 days standby time
- 3.2 Megapixel camera
- microSd card
- Integrated GPS
- 3G-Enabled Social Networking Apps
The QWERTY slider is priced at $199.99 with contract and after rebate.
- Vineri, 17 Aprilie 2009 14:51:29 -
Hiking in Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine is a Chilean national park and offers breathtaking landscapes with many marked paths. Torres del Paine lies in the southernmost part of Chile, the remote Patagonia. When Magellan succeed to sail through Cape Horn and reported about Patagonia, he took as his biggest achievements. This magic is still today widespread within many people, [...]
Torres del Paine is a Chilean national park and offers breathtaking landscapes with many marked paths.
The map of Torres del paine national park
Torres del Paine lies in the southernmost part of Chile, the remote Patagonia. When Magellan succeed to sail through Cape Horn and reported about Patagonia, he took as his biggest achievements. This magic is still today widespread within many people, as Patagonia is such a remote destination.
But today hiking in Torres del Paine is not anymore so impossible and inaccessible. More than 100 000 people hike every year in Torres del Paine, causing already environmental problems, and the Chilean government plans to apply restrictions. May be you should hurry up to visit Torres del Paine !
Astonishing view from Lake Pehoe
Torres del Paine from Spanish means the Blue Towers. These towers, which give the name of the entire park, are rocky peaks, which have been formed within thousands of years by wind and glaciers. The peaks from Torres del Paine are the southernmost representatives of the Andes and reach between 2000 and 3000 meters. The weather is cold and rainy, and you can be sure to get some astonishing glaciers within the Torres del Paine national park. The peak season is from December to April, during the summer.
A hostel on the Lake Pehoe
For getting Torres del Paine you must get first Punta Arenas by air or by see. From Punta Arenas you should take a bus up to Puerto Natales, which is actually the gate to Torres del Paine. From Puerto Natales there are more possibilities for your trip within the Torres del Paine. First of all is for trained skillful hikers and is the classical W trail, which you can absolve in a few days. There are Refugios ( charges and reservation necessary) where you can stay on a budget in acceptable conditions, or you can camp where you want in the reservation. A small relief would be not to carry all your luggage on the trail, but for that you need a precisely reservation. For people which not in the mood or in the shape to attack the trail, there is the possibility to stay in the best conditions in the Hotel Explora, in the middle of Torres del Paine national park. It lies on the picturesque Lake Pehoe, and one week stay with guided tours costs 5000 $, worthing every penny!
Camping on Lake Pehoe
Torres del Paine is one of your last frontiers, and you must see it in this life.
- Miercuri, 15 Aprilie 2009 06:41:47 -
Nikon Unveiled the Awesome D5000
Nikon Inc. is the world leader and best known for its digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology. Itis globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Today, they have released their latest entry level Digital SLR camera codename D5000. The new D5000 is [...]
Nikon Inc. is the world leader and best known for its digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology. Itis globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Today, they have released their latest entry level Digital SLR camera codename D5000.
The new D5000 is power by Nikon’s Expeed Image Procession system and features 12.3 Megapixel and a broad ISO range from 100 to 6400, 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Scene Recognition System with auto face detection.
It comes with a Integrated Dust Reduction System which offers both an electronic sensor cleaning when the camera is powered on and/or off and the Airflow Control System, which directs dust away from the sensor with every snap of the shutter.
?The Nikon D5000 represents a cornerstone in Nikon?s D-SLR line, marrying simplicity and instructive features with superior technology and HD video, allowing the user?s ability and creativity to grow?with the camera,? said Edward Fasano, General Manager for marketing, SLR System Products at Nikon Inc. ?While its easy-to-use design will attract first-time D-SLR photographers, the D5000?s rich feature set and high performance will also appeal immediately to more experienced enthusiasts. The D5000 is sure to inspire creativity and originality.?
It has the ability to record 1280×720p HD video motion JPEG format and also lets you view these videos in its built in 2.6 inch Vari-Angle type LCD display.D5000 uses Nikon DX format with a 1.5 x lens focal length and is compatible with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses. The D5000 is compatible with a comprehensive assortment of AF-S NIKKOR interchangeable lenses to provide users with the ability to capture perspectives not possible with typical consumer video recording devices.
When it comes to system expandability D5000 seems perfet for photographers and enthusiasts, as the camera can work in conjunction with a variety of Nikon accessories including a broad assortment of NIKKOR AF-S interchangeable lenses.
The Nikon D5000 DSLR is priced at $849.95 with a the AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. The body itself is priced at $729.95.
- Miercuri, 15 Aprilie 2009 00:45:37 -