tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9380580882388238462024-02-19T03:25:26.959-08:00andpleasenotechnoChikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-36899023430967514842012-03-07T10:39:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.863-07:00Poor Ultrabook Sales See Manufacturers Opting for Low Cost Machines<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717231670263480674" border="0" alt="Ultrabook" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9U3V_G01rq2JAw6PaRMgxdQkywFBjk_eafbPVQQlsBl9w1qmqZ2tPFBDZzNJSaSrxbr-tLGDI4wCMkAgShDjjeHO3s29txyt5mUT5aYstzJDvYtPWNOkLG_brUuo5Bx8qsQrHk5xajis/s320/Ultrabook.jpg" />According to multiple reports and sources, suppliers of ultrabooks are facing a lot of issues with profitability and market. As a result, many manufacturers are expected to turn to low-cost designs to make up for it. According to an anonymous CNET source that speaks directly to ultrabook suppliers, "The ultrabook adoption during the holiday season was ugly." Before you go jumping to conclusions, this source was only talking about one ultrabook manufacturer specifically.<br /><br />That being said, the ultrabook market for all suppliers is still facing challenges. According to the same source, "You've got a down market on the eve of a new operating system (Windows 8, obviously) at a price point that's fairly robust (meaning high)." On top of that, Acer, one of the high-profile ultrabook vendors, stated that it is currently not making a profit on lower-end models according to a recent report in The Verge. </div><br /><div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px"><br />The company's Aspire S3 ultrabook has been generally priced at $899 but could drop as low as $799. Acer's Chairman also stated back in December that ultrabook sales should be somewhere between 250,000 and 300,000 in Q4. Other top vendors, like HP and Dell, have just started selling ultrabooks, which makes their success or failure hazy.<br /><br />However, a recent report from Asia has claimed that poor sales for vendors is forcing them to rethink ultrabooks altogether. According to a report in Digitimes citing industry sources, "Existing Sandy-bridge ultrabooks are too expensive." Many are speculating that, as a result, many ultrabook manufacturers will turn to thin laptops similar to ultrabooks that do not incur the high costs of current designs. Things like metal cases, expensive hinges and expensive solid state drives are what are keeping ultrabook prices high enough to dissuade potential buyers.<br /><br />These new thin laptops are predicted to have prices in the $600 range and launch in Q2 2012, although that strategy could also backfire. Low-cost laptops, like the netbook, have yet to be widely accepted due to the fact that they were built from cheap chassis materials, had low-end components and lacked the performance power of other laptops. What this could mean for the laptop industry as a whole is still up in the air.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">CNET - As ultrabook makers seek stronger sales, some opt for low cost</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://rentacomputer.com/images/tta-headshot_reasonably_small.jpg" width="90" />A Tech Travel Agent can get a <a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/computers/laptops">laptop rental</a> to you within 24 business hours in over 1000 cities worldwide. Call Me Toll Free 800-736-8772<br /><br /></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-47894521238862843102012-03-06T07:24:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.863-07:00LeanPrint Reduces Ink Use by 40 Percent<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxvXIv7uH6_LefKoHnO81iJ_nnH4MPFMCf8FZPxlnIkatrlC2ijEXwD04LcD2LWH-Zuj5KMBOvAfwQKD6kcLQ94s0pIUXqwSrAY6sFJav_RKN-y6sBPf8n9NDfc-hzXPaseLK-5ZVy7Q/s1600/LeanPrint.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716806575289941906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxvXIv7uH6_LefKoHnO81iJ_nnH4MPFMCf8FZPxlnIkatrlC2ijEXwD04LcD2LWH-Zuj5KMBOvAfwQKD6kcLQ94s0pIUXqwSrAY6sFJav_RKN-y6sBPf8n9NDfc-hzXPaseLK-5ZVy7Q/s200/LeanPrint.jpg" /></a> <br /><div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost">On Monday, March 5 Adobe announced a new service that is designed to reduce the amount of ink used when printing. It is being called LeanPrint.<br /><br />According to Adobe, LeanPrint will save up to 40 percent of the toner that would normally be used when printing something. It is able to do this in certain modes like “SuperSaver” and “TonerSaver.” The basic idea of LeanPrint is that it will work to squeeze more onto a page and reduce the amount of toner used on prints that use a lot of ink. This will help to not only save on ink but paper as well.<br /><br />Now, when you think about it, this new software seems like it would be undermining printer company’s plans to sell you a cheap printer that must be replaced with expensive toner when the ink runs out; however, Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) is the first printer maker to endorse and promote the new LeanPrint software. According to Adobe, Toshiba will be available to distribute LeanPrint to its customers across the continent.<br /><br />Adobe said that LeanPrint is targeting both large companies as well as individuals. Those who are interested must purchase a license from a company that is partnering with Adobe, like Toshiba. Customers can either sign up for a 30-day free trial or pay $99 for a one-year subscription.<br /><br />"Adobe has always prided itself on environmentally conscious behavior, from its LEED Platinum certified buildings to its carbon offsets," said Raman Nagpal, the senior director and general manager of Adobe Print and Scan Business. "With LeanPrint, we are bringing together our commitment to the environment and a deep understanding of the print industry to further drive down printing costs. Adobe is excited to launch LeanPrint with a like-minded company like Toshiba, who will help distribute this technology throughout North America."<br /><br />All of this news is not good for printer companies like HP. During a second quarter conference call, the chief executive of HP, Meg Whitman, discussed the current shift of corporations and individual consumers towards printing less.<br /><br />"We faced a number of challenges and the printing market is more mature and more mature markets tend to be governed more by macroeconomic forces," Whitman said. "I am convinced that a number of our challenges do relate to the macroeconomic challenges, weak consumer demand, weak small office, home office demand. The sell-through of ink in particular is at pretty low levels and it's not just our ink, it's industry ink."<br /><br />This really could pose an issue to printer companies in the near future; however, it also might help to reduce the inflated pricing of toner. It will be interesting to see how printer companies react.<br /><br />Sources: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">PCMag - Adobe 'LeanPrint' Claims to Cut Ink Use by 40 Percent and Tom's Guide - Adobe Releases LeanPrint Software to Save on Ink, Paper<br /></span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px" align="left" src="http://www.rentacomputer.com/images/powerpoint-projector.jpg" width="100" /><a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/audio-visual/projectors/power-point-projectors">Power Point Projectors</a><br />Most business class projectors will do a good job displaying your PowerPoint presentation. If you have a small presentation group, a 2000 lumen LCD projector will be able to produce a nice and clear picture. For larger audiences you should consider a 5000 lumen LCD projector.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-25784026489369699872012-02-27T13:51:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.863-07:00Drastically Lower Windows 8 SKU Options<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713950116471944242" border="0" alt="Windows 8" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPlwCpnJpvz2Bm-lKe-1OULLkZ6wxVQ9gfy9F7kuQdrTNBlahnYNMWs5wrRXK6wb2dAqKOuhorL5Niv4sglziGTSKeKjrVCF_8aUoxivOAO2LUCD9IZI2_n4-G0dRlQXZ2hxQjPWZHzA/s320/Windows+8.jpg" />Windows 8 will be coming soon (we hope) and the tech world is in a frenzy. Windows 7 was one of the best operating systems released by Microsoft and was a much welcomed change over its previous iteration, Windows Vista. Naturally, Microsoft will be making a few changes here and there to the operating system but one that may catch people off guard is that Microsoft may be making a change to the number of editions, or SKUs, that will be sold to the public.<br /><br />A couple of different files from HP's website uncovered by ZDNet blogger Stephen Chapman seem to indicate how many different versions of Windows 8 Microsoft is planning on selling to the public. Specifically, these files list the versions of Windows 8 that will be supported by drivers in an HP laptop smart card reader. Suspiciously, HP has already removed these references to the operating system from the files.<br /><br />Fortunately, Chapman was able to record what the files said, which offered six different versions of Windows 8:<br /><br /><br /><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Microsoft Windows 8 32 Edition</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Microsoft Windows 8 64 Edition</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 32 Edition</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Edition</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 32 Edition</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64 Edition</span></li></ul><br />Individual consumers will most likely be interested in the standard 32 and 64 editions of Windows 8 with the Enterprise versions targeting large businesses and the Professional versions targeting small businesses and high-end users. However, it is still not 100% clear as to whether or not these will actually be Windows 8 SKUs. Chapman noted that these names could simply be fill-ins until the actual SKUs are announced, though the specifics are throwing some people off of that idea.<br /><br />If this is real, then it is obvious that Microsoft is trying to limit the different versions of Windows 8 available to customers. In the past Microsoft has rolled out a lot of different versions of its operating systems, with some of the more complicated ones being Windows Vista and Windows 7. Windows 7 came with six different SKUs: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate with 5 of those 6 coming in both 32 and 64 bit versions, making a grand total of 11 different versions.<br /><br />Vista was exactly the same with 32 and 64 bit versions of Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business and Enterprise with the Starter version (like Windows 7) only coming in a 32 bit version. If the HP files tell the truth, this should be a good step for Microsoft in limiting the number of SKUs. Fewer choices mean less confusion, less confusion means happier customers, happier customers means more business. The Windows 8 beta is said to start this Wednesday so maybe Microsoft will unveil something then.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">CNET - Microsoft may limit the number of Windows 8 editions</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">ZDNet - Windows 8 SKUs mentioned on HP.com</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><a href="http://www.computerservicenow.com/"><img border="0" alt="Computer Service Now" src="http://www.computerservicenow.com/images/logo.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.computerservicenow.com/">Computer Service Now</a></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-73569111344839893142012-02-24T10:45:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.864-07:00Samsung Unveils New Quad-Core Exynos Processors<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712780285795031810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmrdJE0cMqOHMXHlCHqO1_dM-Z51sNTrGu_vQdrIunnVj0cCea-9zJEsf_HpjWcKDNEVTdh5_vDjxMsalRHVvsRZAHeQwB_RKLkbqvVcslhE9L6NQIDh2mUv3HY4gHhmkpci0exk_ZKQ/s320/Samsung+Exynos.jpg" />Samsung has just displayed a new processor at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference. The new Exynos chip will be available in dual-core or quad-core configurations with 200MHz to 1.5GHz frequencies. In addition to that, the new Exynos chip is a 32nm part unlike the current Exynos chip which is only a 45nm process. This smaller footprint also means that the chip will have a higher performance and less power consumption for the same clock speeds.<br /><br />Samsung is pairing this new chip with the latest version of the company's very own graphics chip, which has 4 pixel processors and 1 geometry engine with 128 KB L2 cache. The graphics will also support OpenGL ES 2.0 and can also generate up to 57 MPolygons/s. Considering that Samsung recently announced new low power DDR3 memory, it isn't surprising to see that this CPU also has support for LPDDR2 or DDR3.<br /><br />According to the company, this chip will be able to deliver up to 26% more performance than the current Exynos chip and will also be able to deliver battery life improvements of up to 50% with a 45% power save for CPU tasks and 48% for 3D calculations. These comparisons seem to be made with the dual-core chip and it will also be interesting to see how the quad-core chip compares. Samsung is expected to officially announce the chips at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona so we will surely find more information there.<br /><br />It is also expected that Samsung will begin shipping these chips to customers and retailers in the next couple of months, bringing quad-core performance with more battery life to all. Samsung has also stated that this new version of the Exynos was designed with power consumption in mind unlike the current chip which was built around performance.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Engadget - Samsung demos new 32nm quad-core Exynos ahead of MWC</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Unwired View - Samsung shows off quad-core Exynos processor</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/">Security Camera</a> Solutions<br /><br /><a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/"><img src="http://www.tech-army.org/images/csn-logo.jpg" /></a></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-36348715356198343612012-02-15T14:08:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.864-07:00Dedicated Tech Support for HP Elite PC Customers<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709498583815556994" border="0" alt="HP" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagYaOMPxcDHKI0X-Gfn_rNhBRccF70RZ09WbVz2rfUxUXgwwV8TbeqR_tHxPWqm9865Kcoatn_Is6CZ5IS0uMzAOXvyUnB056ZxH3D4HG1zPQ2dUt4haU1pxW94LEq1HPZv_hGX3lAeg/s320/HP.png" />If you are one of Hewlett-Packard's Elite PC customers, then I have some good news for you. The company recently announced that it has officially expanded tech support options for its Elite PC customers who will now have the opportunity to select a single tech support official to deal with exclusively for the entire life of their computer. This basically means that Elite PC owners will have a single tech support professional that will deal with all of their computer problems. Whenever you need tech support, you will always get the same guy or gal.<br /><br />When this new tech support plan goes into effect, Elite PC customers will get a single number to call and a single point of contact for all of their tech support needs. In addition to that, business customers can schedule support calls whenever they chose. Other options include prioritized support and PC set-up options with the support plans extending to remote and cloud-based PC support.<br /><br />A lot of tech analysts are applauding HP for this move, calling it a great step forward for the company, which is currently trying to win back the confidence of its PC customers, as well as the PC community at large, after a rough 2011. It was originally reported that the company had written off its PC division altogether due to poor numbers, though it appears as if a change of heart has occurred as the company is working harder than ever to get back on top.<br /><br />Tech support comes standard with every Elite PC purchase from HP and is also available for existing Elite PC customers. Elite laptops, desktops and workstations are usually aimed at business professionals and thus are priced a little higher on average than consumer devices. HP also offers business PCs, like Folio and ProBook laptops, though this new support option will not be available for those customers. More support options are also said to be arriving in the coming months, HP said.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">PC World - HP Assigns Dedicated Tech Support for Elite PCs</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="right" src="http://www.rentacomputer.com/images/products/epson-dvd-projector.jpg" /><a title="DVD Projector Rental" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/audio-visual/projectors/dvd-projectors">DVD Video Projectors</a> are exactly what they sound like, a combination unit that combines a DVD media player with a video projector, cutting out the need for multiple pieces of electronics and wiring.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-35208931665208074002012-02-06T14:51:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.864-07:00Google Steals Senior Apple Executive for Project<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706167181245067938" border="0" alt="Simon Prakash" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS72XD56N2duLTTdUAz5Bo_8KMCgMwk5O6ZSaxTNu2P_Uy7EqJo_E5tEP6EjpwvCEz3sXMOUhpeG56wSKyVr7VeWLntAQDOvXjW1b7-Jh0NluHjPRiZGmja2UgTdJ0W4GQLNE6I5p6JKw/s320/Simon+Prakash.jpg" />Google is definitely one of the most prominent and influential technology businesses in the world. I can't think of anybody who doesn't use the Google search engine on a daily basis and the features like Gmail, Google+, Google Docs and others make the site all the more accessible for everybody.<br /><br />Being the technological giant that it is, it isn't surprising that Google is always scouting for new talent, trying to get the very best possible employees on its team. In many cases this results in Google stealing some of the best and brightest minds in the industry away from other companies, including the almighty Apple.<br /><br />Apple is the most recent victim of a Google acquisition as the Cupertino company has just lost its Senior Director of Project Integrity Simon Prakash to Google. At the moment it is unclear why exactly Google wants or needs Prakash. It could be for some new intellectual property or it could be to simply weaken Apple by stealing away a great mind. VentureBeat has noted that the project Prakash was brought on for is, unsurprisingly, a secret one.<br /><br />In addition to that, VentureBeat says that this is the first time that Google has been able to convince a senior employee to leave Apple. There are many reasons for that. One could be that Google never made a good enough offer but I'm betting that people were just too afraid to walk out on Steve Jobs. What's more interesting is that this job deal comes right at the time the Department of Justice is investigating both Apple and Google, as well as a host of other companies, for having a proposed agreement to not go after each other's employees. It is rumored that this agreement was put in place to keep salaries in the industry low while also limiting competition.<br /><br />Prakash has worked at Apple for the last eight years and was also responsible for product quality across all of the company's product lines. It has also been said that Prakash started his employment at Google today. Given his past at Apple, Prakash may very well be in charge of overseeing Motorola's Android devices though this is just speculation.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Slash Gear - Google swipes Apple senior director of project integrity</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Engadget - Report: Google hires Apple exec to work on 'secret project'</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">VentureBeat - Google hires a senior director at Apple for a top secret project (exclusive)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://www.rentacomputer.com/images/short-throw-projector.jpg" /><a title="Short Throw Projector Rental" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/audio-visual/projectors/short-throw-projectors">Short-throw projectors</a> only require half the projection distance of traditional projectors. The projector can be placed just a foot or so from the screen. This is nice because it keeps the projector and screen near each other instead of having a long throw projector that people can accidentally block.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-49993035929773776112012-02-03T12:45:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.864-07:00Steve Appleton, CEO of Micron, Dies in Plane Crash<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705018961325654690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMMi7-P9X5KGfnzJyoRsVEDMNUb0Jp5vLQcttWiruYrtHMbtxl6lIY0bFdgz1BtWEXl_DWBvLKCOZliwmXRVqkULOT0gxD84D7a9_utXItdodiMWeq0foRpA9KZT6CNU19F6HenPgmUps/s320/Steve+Appleton.jpg" />In a very sad announcement, it has been discovered that CEO and Chairman of the Board at Micron Steve Appleton died in a plane crash earlier this morning in Boise, Idaho. 51-year old Appleton was in the process of flying an experimental fixed-wing plane at the time of the accident.<br /><br />According to a statement from Micron regarding the loss, "Steve's passion and energy left an indelible mark on Micron, the Idaho community and the technology industry at large." Appleton had been working for Micron for 29 years since he started in 1983 and had served the company as a Production Manager, Director of Manufacturing, Vice President of Manufacturing and Chief Operating Officer.<br /><br />Based in Boise, the company is the largest memory chip manufacturer in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Micron has plants scattered across several states including Idaho, Utah and Virginia and also operates a joint manufacturing venture with Intel. Micron, for those who don't recognize the name, is responsible for brands like Lexar as well as Crucial.<br /><br />Mr. Appleton began work for Micron when he was only 22, where he worked the overnight shift at the company's factory. From there he climbed the ranks until he reached the top spot of Micron CEO in 1994. However, Micron wasn't Appleton's only venture as the CEO was also a stunt pilot, triathlete and tennis player.<br /><br />Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Appleton's friends, family and coworkers in this difficult time.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">CNET - Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crash</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">USA Today - Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in crash of small plane</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/ip-box-cam-150.jpg" />Put your eye on the problem with <a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/">Camera Security Now</a>, installing security cameras since 1999. We install in the US and we can help you do it yourself. </p><br /><br /><p>Call us toll free 877-422-1907 between 8am EST and 5pm PST M-F. Talk to an expert about your serious security camera needs. </p></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-80047267244432943192012-01-25T15:26:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.865-07:00Apple's iPad Outsells HP's PCs in Q1 2012<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701720858583393666" border="0" alt="iPads" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUweBNZql7Pg2g6ldhb3z-3i_4Xa_fnceFKA8o1eoPFZk0HnQGSwZpFUMWJ94B65R6ni6Mj9KKvkpoelRcmVQoMwHr9zMKHCj8lGxIvQgs-J3wbI0zIqPyrh3qVbHn-IcKhwjRldUVR3Q/s320/iPads.jpg" />It's no surprise that Apple is one of the top PC and technology makers in the world. What may be surprising is the fact that Apple has surpassed HP in computer unit sales and revenues for the first time ever, making the Cupertino giant the number one company. Apple can attribute a lot of this success to record sales of iPads and, instead of losing sales to low priced tablets, Apple said that it would continue to "innovate like crazy" in the tablet market.<br /><br />The company reported quarterly sales of 15.4 million iPads and 5.2 million Macs, which gave Apple more than 20 million sales of dedicated computing devices. It was reported that HP's sales for the fourth quarter of 2011 were close to 14.7 million, with Lenovo and Dell selling 12.9 million and 11.6 million units, respectively. In addition to that, Apple's figures were twice that of those reported by Microsoft for the same quarter.<br /><br />Tim Cook, the new CEO of Apple, was asked about the impact of lower-priced tablets in the market, like Amazon's Kindle Fire. Cook replied that he was happy with the iPad's sales and pointed out that sell-through had exceeded sell-in, which left the company with strained inventory levels around the world, contradicting the rumors that the Kindle Fire had dampened potential iPad sales. Cook also stated that Apple sees the iPad as a "huge opportunity for Apple over time" and that "there will come a day when the tablet market in units is larger than the PC market."<br /><br />Tablets are indeed doing very well with almost every name in the tech world offering their own version of the iPad which pioneered the market. However, I don't think that tablets will ever fully replace computers or laptops. Physical keyboards and mouse controls are too ingrained in people and are also extremely necessary for a lot of computing tasks. Sure you can make keyboard docks and mouse attachments, but what's the point?<br /><br />Cook also pointed out that the rapid growth of iPad sales was eating up the growth of generic PC sales but not hurting the Apple's own Mac sales. It seems that all of Apple's mobile tech gadgets draw in customers for the company's netbooks and desktop computers. Sales of both have been up, and over 1/5 of all Apple Mac sales were through the company's own retail stores.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Apple Insider - Apple now largest computer maker, sold more iPads alone than HP sold PCs</span><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Slash Gear - Apple sold more iPads than HP sold PCs in Q1 2012</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px" align="left" src="http://www.rentacomputer.com/images/powerpoint-projector.jpg" width="100" /><a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/audio-visual/projectors/power-point-projectors">Power Point Projectors</a><br />Most business class projectors will do a good job displaying your PowerPoint presentation. If you have a small presentation group, a 2000 lumen LCD projector will be able to produce a nice and clear picture. For larger audiences you should consider a 5000 lumen LCD projector.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-27181429287120841052012-01-16T11:40:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.865-07:00Amazon's Cloud Allowing Windows Server to Run Free<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698328904128086146" border="0" alt="Amazon Cloud" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSKnDWM2NPEDlMJTXK0-z_i-NP5ThzA1cFQpIL9IOdyxMKgEm-vT_yRdAbbW_4dnez_TX7ugWqZ1P2K3UOXaR37NdHfpLEjptUQ7y0LVG-qWlRIX38ZHTXEJiKHAtfGRDoaMkCaAIbYE/s320/Amazon+Cloud.jpg" />If you are wanting to run Windows Server via Amazon's Cloud Service for free, the time has come for your wish to be granted. That's right, enterprise companies now have the ability to run Microsoft's Windows Server for as many as 750 hours in Amazon's cloud completely free using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Free Usage Tier according to a statement released by the website on Saturday.<br /><br />This announcement will allow enterprise companies that already run applications on Windows Server to give Amazon's cloud service a test drive completely free of charge. Enterprise users will be able to select from a wide array of pre-configured Amazon Machine Images without Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. The Windows Server images run on a Micro instance (virtual sever) that includes 613 MB of memory as well as 32-bit or 64-bit support.<br /><br />The Free Usage Tier was launched back in 2010 but has only recently become available with Linux. Enterprise companies now have the opportunity to run both operating systems simultaneously for as long as 750 hours per month for one year. After that, these companies will have to pay regular fees that start as low as $0.02 per hour for Linux and $0.03 per hour for Windows.<br /><br />If a company exceeds its usage limits, additional fees will be incurred. For instance, if you have two different server instances active for 400 hours a piece for the entire month, you have gone over your monthly usage by 50 hours. The first 750 hours will still be free, but you will have to pay the standard price for the 50 hours extra you used. In addition to that, the tier also includes limited use of Amazon's load balancer, storage services and the SimpleDB database.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Computer World - Windows Server now runs for free in Amazon's cloud</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://www.rentacomputer.com/images/short-throw-projector.jpg" /><a title="Short Throw Projector Rental" href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/audio-visual/projectors/short-throw-projectors">Short-throw projectors</a> only require half the projection distance of traditional projectors. The projector can be placed just a foot or so from the screen. This is nice because it keeps the projector and screen near each other instead of having a long throw projector that people can accidentally block.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-75255429442140558162012-01-13T11:09:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.865-07:00Upgraded Samsung Series 7 Gamer Laptop Set to Hit U.S. in April<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697200026590542194" border="0" alt="Samsung Series 7 Gamer" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlwArugnfTUqwm_lhR9_vf3IoeMPYdqxzNTGVYAsfDBVWaNnbSbVKGbPN-1NFs7E3i6OChjVarFoqQaMkZt383YeMCVfxhe-I_UOUsPT6h1ro1crSNvQIjTw4v1yCwcP2p3M4r3zWxjdY/s320/Samsung+Series+7+Gamer+laptop.jpg" />Us laptop gamers here in the states have been pretty envious of our European brothers as they have had the privilege of buying the Samsung Series 7 Gamer notebook since last spring. Well, this spring (April, to be specific) that envy dies and becomes reborn as jubilation as Samsung will be shipping the Series 7 Gamer to us Yanks while giving it a nice increase in specs at the same time.<br /><br />The 17" gaming laptop will still have the same aesthetics, as well as the same external features, as its European counterpart, including the 2.1 speaker setup with down-firing Subwoofer, super-bright screen and that big knob thingy that switches the device between power modes, like the Gaming Mode, which clocks up the CPU turbo mode, changes the keyboard backlighting, disables the Windows key and a few other things. The only real external difference is the lack of a 3D display option and the addition of a DisplayPort output.<br /><br />Crack this bad boy open and you will be able to find the differences. On the inside the Series 7 Gamer gets a nice new set of parts. The second generation Intel Sandy Bridge Core i7 processor is gone, replaced by a quad-core third-generation Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor instead. In addition to that, the graphics have received an increase from the Radeon HD 6970M to the upcoming GeForce GTX 670M. You will still have a Blu-ray drive as well as the 2TB hard drive so nothing's new there.<br /><br />You will be able to grab this mobile gaming giant when it is released in April for a reasonable $1,799, or whenever Intel's high-end Ivy Bridge chips and Nvidia's next-generation GPUs are ready to go, which we hope is by April because, honestly, we can't hold out on this laptop forever.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">PC World - Samsung to Bring Series 7 Gamer to the U.S., With Upgrades</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/ip-box-cam-150.jpg" />Put your eye on the problem with <a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/">Camera Security Now</a>, installing security cameras since 1999. We install in the US and we can help you do it yourself. </p><br /><br /><p>Call us toll free 877-422-1907 between 8am EST and 5pm PST M-F. Talk to an expert about your serious security camera needs. </p></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-68070275766569070062012-01-04T09:48:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.865-07:00Quanta Sues AMD Over "Faulty" Chips<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693842816634009650" border="0" alt="Quanta Computer logo" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXA4wjvuOKURT9ump_1TWMrAzqmxyem3DtMxvROKmghp7L2C6UgdwnAu15wlJpbe5o6McPEbEcWBH6Yx_zb4G9QbdRPgwX87a9rlPrC403RiUU-rVqwCyMJ-6B0apNSw9SYVdlCYIoNM/s320/Quanta+Computer+logo.png" />The world's largest contract maker of notebook computers, Quanta Computer Incorporated, has filed a lawsuit against Advanced Micro Devices Incorporated (AMD) for what Quanta is calling a breach of contract. Quanta is accusing AMD of selling the company defective products and thus seeks compensation.<br /><br />AMD and its ATI Technologies Incorporated unit sold chips to Quanta that did not meet the company's tolerances and were unfit for particular purposes, the company noted in a federal court filing in San Jose, California. The chips Quanta purchased were used in notebooks Quanta manufactured for NEC which caused the computers to malfunction and crash according to the court filing.<br /><br />In a statement from Quanta that is found in the court documents says, "Quanta has suffered significant injury to prospective revenue and profits." Quanta is seeking a trial by jury as well as damages for the faulty chips. AMD, which accumulates over $6 billion in annual revenue, is the second largest maker of computer processors, bested only by Intel, which has a staggering $50 billion annual revenue.<br /><br />The lawsuit also claims breach of warranty, negligent misrepresentation, civil fraud and interference with a contract. "AMD disputes the allegations in Quanta's complaint and believes they are without merit," AMD spokesman Michael Silverman said in a statement. "AMD is aware of no other customer reports of the alleged issues with the AMD chip that Quanta used, which AMD no longer sells. In fact, Quanta has itself acknowledged to AMD that it used the identical chip in large volumes in a different computer platform that it manufactured for NEC without such issues."<br /><br />In addition to NEC, Quanta makes computers on contract for HP, Dell and Acer. The company's shares increased 1.9% in Taipei today before news of this lawsuit went public, and the case has been filed as Quanta v. Advanced Micro Devices, 12-cv-12, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Bloomberg - Quanta Sues AMD Over Allegedly Unsuitable Chips for NEC Notebook Computers</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/smblogo.jpg" /><a style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" href="http://www.smbnow.com/">SMBnow.com is news of, for and by SMBs</a>!<br />SMBnow.com... 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</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-19340177051882996112011-12-27T11:07:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.865-07:00Italian Government Slaps Apple with $1.2 Million Fine<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690891815305240546" border="0" alt="AppleCare" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BRdmZwSZnISndRQ30Z1lL_Yz_YrX4L2GSLvuCYyjA0eIr9ap-T-9NHMfk8RD9fg40_f07lsaJweV8cFDM7UEgImr8Pdw7UIldTE-Zn9OCKXblv5rUQxlfDNM8GB0pR_Yzr6NjtuploU/s320/AppleCare.jpg" />Apple has been hit with quite a hefty fine from a somewhat surprising place today, Italy. That's right, on December 27, 2011 the country of Italy fined the tech giant 900,000 euros, or roughly $1.2 million, for allegedly encouraging its customers to sign up for AppleCare, the official tech support of the company, without informing them that they would receive two years of free support after purchasing the service.<br /><br />Reuters reported that Italy requires every company that does business in the country to offer two full years of absolutely free technical support to any and all Italian customers. AppleCare is an important after-purchase revenue generator for the company. Apple offers this protection service on every single one of its products, from iPads and iPhones to MacBooks and Apple All-in-Ones, though prices vary depending on which device you get the service for. Naturally getting tech support on your iPhone should cost a little less than getting it on your MacBook Air.<br /><br />Towards the beginning of this year, Apple updated its iPhone plan. The all new AppleCare+ gives customers extended warranties and technical support for as long as two years. In addition to this, the new AppleCare+ also includes repairs on two incidents of accidental damage as opposed to the previous single repair offered. The service itself will cost iPhone users $99.<br /><br />In addition to AppleCare+ for the iPhone, another AppleCare package for the iMac will run customers $169 with the MacBook Pro option costing $349. The cheapest service is for the iPod Touch, costing only $59.<br /><br />Apple has yet to release any official statement on the fine by the Italian Government and there is no way of knowing if it will ask employees in Italian Apple stores to make it clear to customers that their products are covered for two years. However, this fine will barely scrape the top of Apple's revenue pile as the company has tens of billions of dollars just lining the walls of their headquarter's bathrooms for decoration.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">CNET - Italy fines Apple $1.2 million over AppleCare practices</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6u9O8jsCjPV3_5640NI4CKHVjrV9I63_SboGoIVGzM0hhzkbMz-gydtVxHh6HUcn04Hvn3HzsckEzCLQBAaC7kZpXX2HwYWQtSC62P0Ay5s-pfbG7-dYiI21NYJjeDNDRU_gcqOAWNob/s320/artificial-intelligence-d%255B1%255D.jpg" width="100" /><a href="http://blog.camerasecuritynow.com/">The Security Camera Blog</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Get a regular infusion of new security camera technology information, video and news. 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Mozilla released Firefox 9.0.1 on Wednesday which made many people think that it was fake due to the fact that it released right behind version 9.<br /><br />According to a post on the Mozilla support forum, "Seeing links for [Firefox 9.0.1], why is it being released? Or is it a hoax?" Other discussions on the support forum's threads included messages from users asking whether or not Mozilla actually updated the Firefox browser and if so, why?<br /><br />Mozilla did not specify in the release notes of v9.0.1 why it needed to re-release the browser though developers did note that the update was prompted by crash reports, specifically for Mac users, though Windows and Linux users also experienced crashes. According to a statement from Alex Keybl, one of the engineering Project Managers on Mozilla's Release Team, "We built Firefox 9.0.1 with bug 708572 backed out. We've pushed Firefox 9.0.1 for all platforms. Although, we think Windows is mostly unaffected, we still decided to move forward with Windows-v9.0.1."<br /><br />In order to rectify the problem, one that caused crashes whenever users ran certain add-on toolbars (like the one distributed by the Dallas Cowboys), the developers at Mozilla removed a patch that had been applied previously. The rush update that occurred on Wednesday was the second by Mozilla in the last 30 days. Mozilla shipped Firefox 8.0.1 back on November 21 to deal with a large number of crashes with Mac OS X. The crashes were eventually traced back to an Apple update of Java that occurred earlier in the month.<br /><br />Anybody who upgraded to Firefox 9 in between the time of its release and the release of 9.0.1 can update to the new version by choosing "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu on the Mac or "About Firefox" from the Help menu under the Firefox button on Windows and then approving the new version's installation after it has completed downloading.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Computer World - Mozilla re-releases Firefox 9, backs out fix causing crash</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://rentacomputer.com/images/tta-headshot_reasonably_small.jpg" width="90" />A Tech Travel Agent can get a <a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/computers/laptops">laptop rental</a> to you within 24 business hours in over 1000 cities worldwide. 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These new additions will become available with version 16 for Windows, Mac and Linux users when it is released.<br /><br />Launching back in January, Google Cloud Print allows you to print to your home or office printer from almost any web-enabled device, though it was restricted to webpages with special Cloud Print buttons and specific Google apps like Docs or desktop apps like Cloud Print for Mac. With the new update any user can use Google Chrome to print to a Cloud Print-ready printer or computer acting as a Cloud Print server.<br /><br />Using Cloud Print is also very easy. All you have to do is select Print from Chrome's menu options under the wrench icon. This will take you to a print preview page where you can select "Print with Google Cloud Print" from the "Destination" dropdown menu on the left. Then select "Print" at the top of the print dialogue when you're good to go.<br /><br />Another addition to the update is multiple profiles. Multiple profiles started appearing in Chrome's beta channel back in November as a way for multiple users to keep their bookmarks, Web apps and other settings separate. This can be particularly useful if you have more than one user trying to use the household computer but you can't be bothered to switch user profiles using the operating system of your computer.<br /><br />In order to get started with Chrome's multiple profiles, click on Chrome's wrench icon and select "Preferences" to open the browser's settings page in a new tab. After that, click "Personal Stuff" on the left side of the screen. If that is too much work, you can always just type in "chrome://settings/personal" in an empty browser tab.<br /><br />Once you do this, select "Users" and then "Add New User." A new browser tab will appear with a blank profile on it that has some generic name and one of Chrome's avatars. The active user's avatar will appear in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser for Mac users and the upper left corner for Windows users. In addition to that, you can edit each profile's username and avatar at "chrome://settings/personal".<br /><br />Each user also has the ability to sign in separately to their Google account to sync Chrome settings stored online. This is useful if you want access to your Chrome settings on a PC that isn't yours. Just make sure you erase your profile on any computer that isn't yours because Chrome profiles are not secure and they don't have any password protection options so anyone using the same PC as you will have access to your browser settings.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">PC World - Google Chrome Adds Cloud Print Option, Multiple Profile Support</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/smblogo.jpg" /><a style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px; PADDING-TOP: 5px" href="http://www.smbnow.com/">SMBnow.com is news of, for and by SMBs</a>!<br />SMBnow.com... The Small & Medium Business Magazine! </div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-27085851379700419942011-12-06T11:40:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.866-07:00Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Updated<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 146px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683110993611977810" border="0" alt="Microsoft Exchange server 2010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIBLEojZSTHfdPxg75mzDCwlyAMkbFwYCrLbQlCPzohbRud-xVz-Q1bPgXN56z0TxcR9cvFVWQiQhHGQ6J9XpeuV7MmRO3kmEG2tIhqJUcXZxNvZLgtUcn2Y7tSWacfULiBWD4rrzp7U/s320/Microsoft+Exchange+Server+2010.png" />Microsoft has just updated its Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and posted a service pack with a plethora of new features and bug fixes according to a statement released by the company on Monday. The new features to Microsoft Exchange Service Pack 2 were designed based on feedback from customers, Microsoft said, and they reflect the expanding use of enterprise email, scheduling and associated functions across a wide range of devices and deployment scenarios.<br /><br />One of the new features, known as Outlook Web Application (OWA) Mini, offers the user the ability to browse mailboxes and global address lists from low bandwidth and low resolution devices. This type of mini-internet browser can, in addition, be used as an alternative to synchronizing all Exchange data with the actual phone or mobile device, which can sometimes be prohibitive.<br /><br />Another new feature allows administrators to segment enterprise global address lists (GAL) into smaller segments. By doing this, it allows administrators to create virtual groups. Previous versions of Microsoft Exchange also had this ability but this is the first time Exchange 2010 offers it in a way that doesn't require manual intervention from administrators.<br /><br />In addition to these new features, the update includes the Hybrid Configuration Wizard designed for organizations wishing to deploy some mail accounts on Microsoft Office 365 and keep others on their internal systems. The wizard simplifies the process of archiving data and sharing things like calendar entries and secure mail across both the hosted and internal mail accounts.<br /><br />The update also permits cross-site silent redirection for OWA, which could provide the basis for single sign-on across the entire enterprise platform. With a feature like this, an Outlook Web Application client request could be automatically transferred from one Active Directory implementation to another. In addition to that, the service pack includes multiple bug fixes and collects other features introduced in Service Pack 1 which was released back in August 2010.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Computer World - Microsoft updates Exchange 2010</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img border="0" align="left" src="http://www.xponex.com/images/ip-box-cam-150.jpg" />Put your eye on the problem with <a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/">Camera Security Now</a>, installing security cameras since 1999. We install in the US and we can help you do it yourself. </p><br /><br /><p>Call us toll free 877-422-1907 between 8am EST and 5pm PST M-F. Talk to an expert about your serious security camera needs. </p></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-21881282503463268422011-12-05T19:05:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.866-07:00Computer History Museum Opens New Online Exhibit Dedicated to Steve Jobs<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682854537030921746" border="0" alt="Steve Jobs Exhibit" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB1TfpYEnDUz1hsG5x3pYs7aKLs3qQAoXFJuJxhGl3zfPlSlQTmqw5uq8pxVMoBO2tnRxRT2Xh_K7jboxGk-u-iDKrQ15WE7cmKuwiT4CKdYfjMD85VdBo3vzWsg2an4YhR8W9vHO7vY/s400/Steve+Jobs+Exhibit.jpg" /><br />In what is perhaps the biggest show of remembrance for him since his death, the Computer History Museum has just launched an online exhibit completely dedicated to former Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. Jobs, as many of you know, passed away back in October, a great loss for Apple and the world.<br /><br />The exhibit, known as "Steve Jobs: From Garage to World's Most Valuable Company", features a plethora of photos and descriptions of objects from the museum's permanent collection. In addition to that, visitors will find vintage footage of Jobs from his younger years and Apple's humble beginnings.<br /><br />One thing of particular interest in the exhibit is a 22 minute video of Jobs from 1980. In the video Jobs talks about the early days of Apple and, at one point, after citing some examples of how Apple computers were being used in agriculture and schools, Jobs confesses that he and co-founder Steve Wozniak "had absolutely no idea what people were going to do with these things when we started out. As a matter of fact, the two people it was designed for was Woz and myself because we couldn't afford to buy a computer kit on the market."<br /><br />In a statement from the Computer History Museum's Senior Curator Dag Spicer, "In Jobs' own words, we hear how luck as well as skill played big roles in Apple's founding. We also see how focused, articulate and convincing Jobs could be, even at this early stage."<br /><br />The story also runs through Jobs' entire life via pictures and allows visitors to see historic documents like one of the newsletters of Jobs and Wozniak's famed Homebrew Computer Club. Visitors are also able to look through confidential memorandum outlining Apple's public offering plans, as well as its original business plan for the Macintosh.<br /><br />There are quite of few gems in this little collection for you to look around at, especially if reading Steve Jobs' biography didn't fully satisfy you. I highly recommend checking it out if you are a fan of Apple, Jobs himself or simply the story of what two ambitious minds can accomplish.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">PC World - Computer History Museum Launches Online Steve Jobs Exhibit</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img align="left" src="http://rentacomputer.com/images/tta-headshot_reasonably_small.jpg" width="90" />A Tech Travel Agent can get a <a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/computers/laptops">laptop rental</a> to you within 24 business hours in over 1000 cities worldwide. 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The most recent news to come out of AMD’s headquarters is that they are going to stop researching and producing high-end CPU’s. AMD will instead change the focus of their company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>The first rumors out were speculating that AMD was out of the desktop processor game completely and moving towards mobile devices, but the day after these rumors appeared AMD made a statement saying that they will not be stopping their entire line of processors, but not moving forward with new high-end equipment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These statements are coming off the fresh “failure” of the bulldozer chipsets which had so much potential.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>AMD has also announced that they laid off nearly twelve percent of their workforce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In AMD’s statement they stated that they will be focusing on their x86 processor models and mobile technology moving forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Consumers are now left with major questions: Who will step in the ring and try to contend with Intel?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>How long until the first anti-trust lawsuit against Intel appears?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Who will drive Intel to continue on its track record of excellence and force them to be competitive in their pricing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It does not seem like a feasible option for any processor company at this time to do so. </p><br /><p style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" class="MsoNormal">Sources:Softpedia.com - AMD Not Competing with Intel Anymore, Goes Mobile Softpedia.com - AMD Still Committed to x86, Whatever That Means Mercurynews.com - AMD struggling to reinvent itself</p><br /><p style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" class="MsoNormal"></p></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">A <a href="http://rentacomputer.com/rentals/office-equipment/copiers">Copier Rental</a> is a quick way to mass produce important documents for potential customers at an event or conference. <a href="http://rentacomputer.com/rentals/office-equipment">Renting office equipment</a> is simple and easy and it can also save you loads of time and money. 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This was only made possible, however, after Western Digital agreed to sell several of its production operations.<br /><br />Western Digital, which just so happens to be the world's second largest competitor in the hard disk drive (HDD) sector, and Hitachi, which just so happens to be the third largest, unveiled the deal back in March. The deal itself is aimed at giving the United States company a competitive edge in developing next-generation information storage technology.<br /><br />This decision by the European Commission confirmed a story published last week by Reuters. According to European Union Commissioner Joaquin Almunia in a recent statement, "The proposed divestiture will ensure that competition in the industry is fully restored before the merger is implemented."<br /><br />Western Digital did promise to sell essential production assets for the manufacturer of 3.5" disc drives, including a production plant, according to the Commission, which cited reduced competition in the sector after Seagate Technology bought Samsung Electronics' hard disk drive business recently. In addition to that the company agreed to transfer or license intellectual property rights to the business to be sold off. What's more is that Western Digital will also transfer staff and the supply of HDD components to the unit.<br /><br />Western Digital is unable to complete the deal until it finds an appropriate buyer for the unit, which will then need to be approved by the regulator, according to the commission. If Western Digital is unable to find a suitable buyer, it stands to reason that this deal, although approved, will never actually come to fruition, which could be disappointing for both companies.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Reuters - Western Digital cleared to buy Hitachi disk drive business</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img align="left" src="http://www.tech-army.org/images/tank.gif" />Find out what is going on in the <a href="http://www.tech-army.org/">Tech Army World</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />What are the Top 10 Money Making Missions?<br /><br />What other companies have joined and what do they do?<br /><br />How do I join the<br />Tech Army Organization ?<br /></p></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-24179218303706077282011-11-22T20:25:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.867-07:00Microsoft Kinect for PC Coming Soon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0ebPD-zlJysfTdO-0E_3XcJL4pkdQJ7Eliw64rRViforgHytjkj73krpCqJPuGjRL_lhy8ifylg005-5_pQsspNUwtv9cRf95P4pK3UdskyZqGQStIv2MEwC4T0yNe5Ey-vWCkZI8PQ/s1600/Kinect+for+PC.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 164px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678043666663652834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0ebPD-zlJysfTdO-0E_3XcJL4pkdQJ7Eliw64rRViforgHytjkj73krpCqJPuGjRL_lhy8ifylg005-5_pQsspNUwtv9cRf95P4pK3UdskyZqGQStIv2MEwC4T0yNe5Ey-vWCkZI8PQ/s200/Kinect+for+PC.jpg" /></a> <br /><div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost">On Tuesday, November 22 Microsoft announced that it is working on getting its Kinect motion-sensing device ready to use on PCs that run Windows. The company currently sells Kinect for its Xbox 360 gaming console; however, it is hard at work and says that it will have the PC version ready by early 2012.<br /><br />"Coupled with the numerous upgrades and improvements our team is making to the Software Development Kit (SDK) and runtime, the new hardware delivers features and functionality that Windows developers and Microsoft customers have been asking for," wrote Craig Eisler, general manager of Kinect for Windows, in a blog post.<br /><br />"Simple changes include shortening the USB cable to ensure reliability across a broad range of computers and the inclusion of a small dongle to improve coexistence with other USB peripherals," Eisler continued. "Of particular interest to developers will be the new firmware which enables the depth camera to see objects as close as 50 centimeters in front of the device without losing accuracy or precision, with graceful degradation down to 40 centimeters. 'Near Mode' will enable a whole new class of 'close up' applications, beyond the living room scenarios for Kinect for Xbox 360. This is one of the most requested features from the many developers and companies participating in our Kinect for Windows pilot program and folks commenting on our forums, and we're pleased to deliver this, and more, at launch."<br /><br />This announcement about the PC version of the Kinect comes on the exact same day that Microsoft officially acquired VideoSurf. Microsoft acquired the company, which was founded in 2006, for $70 million. It hopes to incorporate the California-based company’s online video search technology into the Xbox Live system.<br /><br />According to a statement released by the companies on Tuesday, November 22, VideoSurf "offers a back-end computer vision technology that 'sees' frames inside videos to make discovering content fast, easy and accurate."<br /><br />"VideoSurf's content analytics technology will enhance the search and discovery of entertainment content across our platform," said the director of Xbox Live for Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business Alex Garden. "This holiday we will launch voice search across our entertainment partners on Xbox Live. Over time, as we integrate VideoSurf's technology into our system, we are excited about the potential to have content tagged in real time to increase the speed and relevance of the search results.”<br /><br />According to Microsoft, the acquisition would "make it easier for world-class video partners to take full advantage of advanced features such as voice search enabled by Kinect for Xbox 360."<br /><br />Microsoft also said that in the next few months it will bring "nearly 40 world-leading TV and entertainment providers to Xbox Live." These will include Bravo, Comcast, HBO GO, Verizon FiOS, and Syfy in the U.S.; BBC in the U.K.; Telefónica in Spain; Rogers On Demand in Canada; Televisa in Mexico; ZDF in Germany; and Mediaset in Italy.<br /><br />"Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Division is at the leading edge of connected entertainment," said Lior Delgo, the CEO and co-founder of VideoSurf, in the statement that they released with Microsoft. "We are incredibly excited to be working together on our mutual passion for creating amazing consumer experiences and reinventing how consumers search, discover and enjoy content on their televisions."<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">PCMag - Microsoft Preps Kinect for PCs Hardware, Firmware</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img src="http://rentacomputer.com/images/products/dell-laptop-sizes-300x64.jpg" /><br />Computers, Desktops, Laptops, Servers and the latest in Portable Tablet PCs are available from your <a href="http://rentacomputer.com/rentals/computers">computer rental</a> company, <a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/">Rentacomputer.com</a>.<br /><br />Talk to a Rentacomputer.com Tech Travel Agent Today!<br />Call Toll free 800-736-8772.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-889659689107342002011-11-14T14:06:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.867-07:00Japan's K Computer Remains as the World's Most Powerful Supercomputer<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674986794574032962" border="0" alt="K Computer" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLaaTOtTrFVyU-9CuPJ4PYpIzpHdFFz0adWqDcBRiOzgzbrQhRiSXCKYeQap5o7DfzWmyau5GsIRBPlPL2yo2b2AXgsL_470F6LZCxVNCfMy7u9uezKKVuh1pl6KI3g6Gsc65We591pQ/s320/K+Computer.jpg" />There is a recently released list of the Top 500 most powerful computers in the world, and once again Japan's K Computer takes the number one spot with an increase from 8.162 petaflops to 10.51 petaflops per second. This balances out to 10.51 quadrillion floating-point operations per second. The letter "K" is short for the Japanese word "kei", which symbolizes 10 quadrillion. Coincidence? I think not.<br /><br />On the Top 500 list from June, the K Computer took the number one spot out of the hands of China's Tianhe-1A system. The Tianhe-1A remains in the number two spot at the moment at 2.57 petaflops. Following in the number three spot is the Oak Ridge National Lab's Jaguar supercomputer. After that, the rest of the list looks pretty much the same as the last, with many companies holding the same spots as they previously did. According to TOP500 editor Erich Strohmaier, "This is the first time since we began publishing the list back in 1993 that the top 10 systems showed no turnover."<br /><br />The K Computer, which is installed at the RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science (AICS) in Kobe, Japan in partnership with Fujitsu, uses 705,024 SPARC64 processing cores. If you want to know just how many that is, it is more than the rest of the top five on the list combined. In addition to that, the K Computer uses 12.66 megawatts of power, four times more than its nearest competitor. This is also more than the 9.89 megawatts of power the computer recorded in June. However, despite these high numbers, the K Computer is still one of the most efficient supercomputers on the list, delivering 830 Mflops per watt.<br /><br />The K Computer was installed in 672 racks back in June. An expansion of 800 cabinets allowed the 10 petaflop achievement to be accomplished. Just a week ago, Fujitsu announced the expansion possibilities of the K Computer as it could possibly grow to a theoretical 23 petaflops.<br /><br />Aside from the rankings remaining unchanged, other characteristics evolved with the November 2011 list. The entry point for being on the Top 500 list is now at 50.9 teraflops with the combined performance across all 500 supercomputers being 74.2 petaflops, an increase from the 58.7 petaflops recorded in June. Gigabit Ethernet is still the most popular internal system interconnect, being used in 223 systems. However, InfinfBand use increased to 213 systems.<br /><br />Average power consumption continued to rise with 29 systems on the list confirmed at using more than one megawatt of power. The most energy efficient supercomputers are BlueGene/Q with 2,029 Mflops per watt. IBM just filed a patent for a massive supercomputer that could potentially reach 107 petaflops. In total all of the systems that reported in on power consumption combined for more than 159 megawatts.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Data Center Knowledge - K Computer Still the Most Powerful Supercomputer</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img align="left" src="http://www.tech-army.org/images/tank.gif" />Find out what is going on in the <a href="http://www.tech-army.org/">Tech Army World</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />What are the Top 10 Money Making Missions?<br /><br />What other companies have joined and what do they do?<br /><br />How do I join the<br />Tech Army Organization ?<br /></p></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-55409493447512733682011-11-11T15:39:00.000-08:002012-03-14T04:17:01.867-07:00HDD Shortages to Spill Over into Q1 2012<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673894284217100370" border="0" alt="HDD" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgjzkDCvrUjh1SsQ7aNSxzUM8C8aH6rByBEZySxnpj9owhNMbpVK8pt_UNXgKGFN1CQQms_iV_eWB1BBDYkc_i1GB0R5yFQMafGUanUmZPUtYYcSMZ3rASUN65hyphenhyphennAhiCt1zFbdYG360/s320/HDD.jpg" />Considering operations are disrupted at over a dozen hard disk drive (HDD) factories thanks to flooding in Thailand, PC manufacturers should begin preparing for significant supply shortages according to market research firm IDC. Worldwide HDD shipments could suffer almost a 20% decline starting in the middle of this month that could extend far into the first quarter of 2012 according to the firm.<br /><br />Thailand accounts for somewhere between 40% and 45% of HDD production in the entire world. As of early November, almost half of Thailand's production was directly affected by flooding. Even though production at some factories was halted as a result of flooding, the industry also faces work stoppages due to poor access and power outages. The full extent of the damage to the industry will not be known until all the floodwaters recede, even though it is already clear that there will be supply shortages into the first quarter of 2012 according to IDC.<br /><br />Research Vice President at IDC John Rydning stated earlier in the month that hard drive manufacturers will favor their high-margin products used in enterprise servers and storage systems. "But the HDD vendors can't neglect their smaller customers, whose business will continue to be important once capacity is fully restored." Prices for HDDs have already started to increase rapidly in some cases, some by more than 30%.<br /><br />IDC noted that the industry should be able to restore drive production quickly once the waters recede, though today's shortages will continue to constrain supply for an extended period. Hard drive prices should stabilize by next June, according to IDC, and the industry should be back to normal by the second half of 2012. IDC also says that the decline in total shipments for the fourth quarter is expected to be "less than 10%" due to the fact that a large chunk of PC shipments have already taken place for this quarter.<br /><br />Worst-case scenarios put the total loss for the first quarter of 2012 at around 20% though IDC said that there are opportunities for larger PC vendors to capture enterprise accounts from smaller competitors and accelerate industry consolidation, more specifically in faster growth markets.<br /><br />According to Program Vice President for IDC's Worldwide Consumer Device Trackers Loren Loverade, "The HDD shortage will affect smaller PC vendors and lower-priced products most, including mini-notebooks, emerging markets and entry-level consumer PCs. However, even the largest vendors are expected to face HDD shortages, particularly for portable PCs where the market is more consolidated. Nevertheless, the shortage will relieve some pressure on pricing and margins and present some opportunities for strategic share gains among the larger players."<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Computer World - PC makers should 'brace' for drive shortages</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/">Security Camera</a> Solutions<br /><br /><a href="http://www.camerasecuritynow.com/"><img src="http://www.tech-army.org/images/csn-logo.jpg" /></a></div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-66811797178202529242011-11-03T15:47:00.000-07:002012-03-14T04:17:01.867-07:00School Computers to Be Replaced by School iPads in 2016<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670912952210849986" border="0" alt="school iPads" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCv7Tr07fvCE0kh1C2EF16GwdeJ3KQnmyuQGLg0DjuD-cig8WrZO3UDHAG63ofJbNy-zvP2za7pJGYqIBihsPJvPWT6AThGxq1t-nexf7f15j0_HC_wg-cWb64vL-waTEvQmQ1WUInnpo/s320/school+iPads.jpg" />With the technological age in full force, computers have become a staple in schools. Every single grade it seems is using computers for learning and entertainment while teaching. But, could the age of classroom computers be over? Is there a new piece of technology that will undoubtedly dethrone the computer in the classroom? Maybe, as many think tablets will eventually replace desktop computers in classrooms.<br /><br />A recent survey of district tech directors discovered that all of them were testing or deploying tablet devices. What's more is that the survey also discovered that these directors expect tablets to outnumber computers in the classroom by the year 2016.<br /><br />Analyst for Piper Jaffray Gene Munster recently surveyed 25 educational IT directors at a conference about the integration of technology in classrooms. Munster's survey, which was titled "Tablets in the Classroom", revealed that all 25 directors were using Apple's iPad in their schools while none of the participants were testing or deploying Android-based tablets. Munster went on to explain that this trend in education may be due to a familiarity with Apple devices among students and school employees.<br /><br />According to Munster, "Within the next five years, our respondents expect to have more tablets per student than they currently have computers." Considering iPads represent a majority of the tablets in schools, Munster believes that the word "tablet" is synonymous with "iPad". The school districts that were represented in the survey currently have about 10 students per every computer. However, in the next five years, IT directors expect that number to drop to about six students per iPad. Devices, like the iPad, are more desirable over computers in the classroom because they provide a more individualized learning experience than traditional computers.<br /><br />Tim Cook, the new CEO of Apple, stated earlier this year that demand for the iPad is strong among education customers. Back in February Georgia Senate President pro tem Tommie Williams proposed a plan to replace conventional textbooks in middle schools with the iPad. Williams met with Apple to talk about a plan to make the iPad a central component in the state's education system.<br /><br />The iPad is slowly creeping its way into schools. Many students can rent the devices from their campus library in college and some schools, like the ones surveyed by Munster, are actually using them in the classroom. If expectations are correct, students in 2016 are going to have some fun times in the classroom.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">School Library Journal - IPads to Outpace Computers in Schools by 2016, Poll Says</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter">A <a href="http://rentacomputer.com/rentals/office-equipment/copiers">Copier Rental</a> is a quick way to mass produce important documents for potential customers at an event or conference. <a href="http://rentacomputer.com/rentals/office-equipment">Renting office equipment</a> is simple and easy and it can also save you loads of time and money. 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While that was sure to spark the interests of iPad and tablet users a little bit, a new report should make that excitement grow exponentially.<br /><br />According to a report from Macotakara, which cited "a reliable Asian source", the next generation iPad is being rushed into production thanks to Chinese New Year celebrations lasting from January 22nd through the 28th. Factories in China are all gearing up to produce the iPad 3 by the end of January 2012.<br /><br />Assuming that the source is reliable (An unreliable source on the internet? I don't believe it...), the new iPad is said to include a redesigned dock connector that features the same number of pins but in a smaller shape than the one the current iPad uses. If this is true, the new connector could pose a serious problem with existing products that plug into the dock.<br /><br />In addition to the new connector, the tablet's screen will also remain the same size, even though the source didn't mention if Apple would increase it to Retina Display levels or continue on with the current resolution.<br /><br />This report isn't the first, however, it joins a small number of previous iPad 3 rumors that have already surfaced. Different sites and sources have been in constant debate as to whether or not the new iPad would offer a 2,048 x 1,536 display. A move like that would give the tablet the same resolution as the current iPhone 4 and 4S as well as the iPod Touch 4G.<br /><br />As far as a launch windows goes, you are probably looking at a March 2012 release date, especially considering the fact that Apple unveiled the original iPad in April of 2010 and the iPad 2 in March of 2011. Nevertheless, the Linley Group, a chip consulting firm, believes that Apple will outfit the iPad 3 with an A6 processor. This could also potentially push the launch back until June 2012 or later.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">CNET - iPad 3 could launch in March, with connector issues, report says</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><img style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px" align="left" src="http://www.rentacomputer.com/images/powerpoint-projector.jpg" width="100" /><a href="http://www.rentacomputer.com/rentals/audio-visual/projectors/power-point-projectors">Power Point Projectors</a><br />Most business class projectors will do a good job displaying your PowerPoint presentation. If you have a small presentation group, a 2000 lumen LCD projector will be able to produce a nice and clear picture. For larger audiences you should consider a 5000 lumen LCD projector.</div>Chikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16444226096095807853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938058088238823846.post-78727340313325455882011-10-23T16:38:00.000-07:002012-03-14T04:17:01.868-07:00Samsung Introduces New Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus<div style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 5px" id="xcpost"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666841096349948530" border="0" alt="Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDiRRsaRMAbsFyljnqzYmeBYiycq-OQB5aWu4_0YIuX9wJvWoDXCmpRae16n2r12X4lup3tVROemjL1hBngi_KtGyEznnXier0AkVTXaLYRA3eBzbzwejjyq-NALFIco5lJv_Fh0QFKw/s320/Samsung+Galaxy+tab+7.0+Plus.png" />Samsung has just confirmed that another variation of its Samsung Galaxy Tab will be hitting stores soon. This new device, known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, will begin selling on November 13, 2011 at many U.S. retailers for a surprisingly reasonable $399.99 according to a statement released by Samsung.<br /><br />The 16GB tablet, complete with 7" screen, is focused more on home entertainment than business usage, coming complete with a Peel Smart Remote TV app that allows you to tap on the screen in order to quickly find and watch television shows on any manufacturer's TV or home entertainment system.<br /><br />In addition to that, built-in infrared in the tablet allows you to control a home theater or television setup. The best part is that you don't need any extra cables or hardware, just what you already have in your living room and the tablet, in order to control the TV functions. The Peel remote app allows you to have full control over your TV or entertainment system regardless if it is Samsung brand or not.<br /><br />Aside from controlling your DVD player, Blu-Ray player, set-top box or TV, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will also connect to Facebook and Twitter allowing you to share information about what is being watched. According to Chief Experience Officer for Peel Greg Lindley, "Peel's vision is eliminating the barriers between you and your favorite shows."<br /><br />The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor as well as Android 3.2 Honeycomb for an operating system. The device is also only .39" thick and only weighs 12.1 ounces.<br /><br />Samsung has a plethora of tablets that come with either WiFi only or WiFi and 3G/4G connectivity. According to the website, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus features both cellular and WiFi capabilities though Samsung has yet to announce which U.S. wireless carriers will support the tablet.<br /><br />The original Galaxy Tab ran on Android 2.2 and upgraded to 2.3 back in May. It too had a 7" touch screen but was slightly larger and heavier and only came with a 1GHz processor. Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus will begin on November 13 nationwide at Best Buy, Amazon, tiger Direct, Fry's and other outlets with pre-orders becoming available on October 23.<br /><br />Source: <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Computer World - Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus to ship Nov. 13 for $400</span><br /></div><br /><div style="BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; PADDING-TOP: 5px" id="xcfooter"><br /><p><img align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6u9O8jsCjPV3_5640NI4CKHVjrV9I63_SboGoIVGzM0hhzkbMz-gydtVxHh6HUcn04Hvn3HzsckEzCLQBAaC7kZpXX2HwYWQtSC62P0Ay5s-pfbG7-dYiI21NYJjeDNDRU_gcqOAWNob/s320/artificial-intelligence-d%255B1%255D.jpg" width="100" /><a href="http://blog.camerasecuritynow.com/">The Security Camera Blog</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Get a regular infusion of new security camera technology information, video and news. 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