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Friday, July 24, 2009

Western Digital 2TB HDD

Western Digital is first in the world to create a 2TB hard drive.

As they say, you can never have enough storage space. Somehow no matter how much space I have available it will get filled. I guess it’s the collector in us that like to keep stuff. Maybe one day I will need it? The other thing is that more and more people are becoming aware of the risk of loosing all the data. So not only do we want to store a lot of data, we also need to back it up.

Today 10 percent of the 3.5” hard drive sales are 1 TB or higher. These 2 TB drives will come handy and help many people out. The Western Digital Green 2TB hard drives come with many different advanced technologies. Everything from StableTrac that helps secures the motor and reduces vibrations to IntelliPower that helps the balance of the spin speed. The price for this disk has been set at $299.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Apple presents a robust and superior version of the acclaimed Mac operating system. This latest product is called the Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It also sets the base for more Mac innovations in the future. The advanced OS comprises of new accessibility aspects, unique support for Microsoft Exchange and new core technologies.

The Snow Leopard now refines 90% of over 1,000 projects in Mac OS X. The platform consists of receptive Finder Mail that carries out searches more efficiently and 90% faster. It is also able to load messages 85% faster. The operating system also includes Time Machine with 50% quicker initial backup and a Dock with Expose integration.

Sony PlayStation 3

The good: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service.

The bad: Lacks full backward support for PS2 games; only comes with two USB ports; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; no flash card or memory reader; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.

The bottom line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.

Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b

Logitech introduced its newest notebook mouse today—the M555b. Besides Bluetooth connectivity, the M555b also features a nearly frictionless scroll wheel, laser tracking and a low battery indicator.All in all, it provides some basic conveniences that you might not find in a standard notebook mouse. Cordless is always nice and zipping through huge documents and web pages with a single flip of the scroll wheel could definitely be helpful while working on the road. If you agree, the M555b will be available later this month for $50

Friday, July 10, 2009

Nokia Using Radio Waves to Charge Mobile Phones

Nokia is developing technology that could power cell phones by way of ambient radio waves. Electromagnetic radiation from WiFi transmitters, cell-phone antennas, and other similar devices could be converted into energy to power mobile devices wirelessly.

Prototypes currently can harvest 3 to 5 milliwatts of power, and Nokia's research team is working towards a prototype that can harvest 50 milliwatts. It works similarly to RFID chips that convert electromagnetic waves into an electrical signal

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Iphone 3GS

The good: The iPhone 3GS finally adds common cell phone features like multimedia messaging, video recording, and voice dialing. It runs faster; its promised battery life is longer; and the multimedia quality continues to shine.

The bad: The iPhone 3GS' call quality shows no improvements and the 3G signal reception remains uneven. We still don't get Flash Lite, USB transfer and storage, or multitasking.

The bottom line: The iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.