Selasa, 30 November 2010

WinZip Now Available On Mac OS X And Will On iPhone And Android Near 2011

WinZip is the popular compression software has now created version of its compression utility for Mac, and has unveiled it is currently developing versions for the iPhone and Android OS.


The new mobile editions are expected to arrive in early 2011 for the iPhone and iPad with Android apps available later in the year.


Mac WinZip


Its the very first edition that WinZip has created for OS X and just like the Windows version WinZip Mac supports Zip, Zipx, RAR, LHA and 7z file types and . However the new Mac edition has a completely  re-designed user interface. Providing features to reduce file size, secure sensitive information and send zipped email attachments instantly.


WinZip for Mac is now available to download, WinZip Mac Edition with a free 30-day trial. A single-user licence will cost £26, and it requires Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard to run.


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Roku XD The Black Friday Deal


The Roku XD is going on sale today for a quite reasonable $79.99 to $63.99. The sale started this morning as 12:00am, and is good though the end of Cyber Monday (11:59 on 11/29). Go pick one up now from the Roku website, and keep in mind that the XD is the model that offers 1080p streaming, enhanced remote, and the addition of WiFi N. Oh, and you can stream content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, NHL, MLB, Pandora, and all of the other custom channels you can get through Roku XD.


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Call Of Duty: Black Ops: The Pinnacle Of The Linear Military Shooter Experience


The Call of Duty: Black Ops has “easily the most cogent and well-constructed story we’ve seen from the Call of Duty franchise in a number of years.” Could it be, that's the single-player mode is actually worth a damn this time around?


You’ll recall that, for much of yesterday, I spent an inordinate amount of time, probably around three minutes, defending the idea that Half-Life 2's single-player campaign is better than any other first-person shooter’s released since then. You know, as if saying “Half-life 2 is good” is something controversial. Hmm.


The big gaming sites all have their reviews, with The Mighty IGN giving it an 8.5. The very fact that it’s less than a 9.0 should send shockwaves throughout the Milky Way, but let’s not forget: an 8.5 is very good!


The game launched last night with a big party in California. Metallica closed out the event. They played some hits, including a few songs off Black (their best album, obviously).


One thing’s for sure: those guys don’t come cheap, so you know Activision set aside a few dollars in the marketing budget to put that together.


IGN notes repetitive gameplay (“You can’t help but feel that both the single- and multiplayer could use some new life beyond just adding bigger and badder explosions (like smarter AI)”, which is my main beef with the FPS genre these days. It all feels so same-y.


I will say: I played the new Deus Ex a few weeks, and it looks to be just what the genre needs in terms of “hey, something new!”


And for those of you who are fans of multi-player (for some reason): the Guardian calls it “skillfully constructed and breathtakingly expansive.” You’ve got 14 maps right now, but I’m sure there will be map packs in the future.


There are zombies, too, like in World at War.


So the game, “ the pinnacle of the linear military shooter experience,” is just fine. No one expected otherwise, myself included, it’s just that I’ve grown tired of the repetition found in the genre as a whole.


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Senin, 29 November 2010

Laser-Based Pico Projector From Aaxa



The pico projectors with laser-based light sources. Microvision updated its ShowWX line just the other day, and now here’s AAXA’s, traditionally a lower-cost option. And depending on your needs, it might actually be a better fit.


The AAXA L1 has 20 lumens to the ShowWX+’s 15, and an 800×600 resolution versus 848×480. Microvision claims a higher contrast ratio but the AAXA costs $50 less. So there’s a lot to decide between. I’d say if you’re planning to do games or media, go with the ShowWX, since it’s naturally widescreen, but if you’re doing pictures or presentations, the L1 is better.


And for the record, I’ve got the ShowWX+ right here next to me, and it’s tiny, so there’s that as well. Fun times for the pico projector fan.


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Senin, 22 November 2010

Samsung showcases 4.5-inch flexible AMOLED, Flexi It's

For all intents and purposes, every single flexible display we've seen over the past few years has eventually been filed in the "awesome things that'll never materialize" drawer. There are exceptions to that rule, mind you, but we've largely been frustrated by how often these things pop up at trade shows and then vanish forever. Samsung Mobile Display, however, is hoping to change that. According to reports stemming from FPD International 2010, this here 4.5-incher is dangerously close to production, and given the lustworthy 800 x 480 resolution, we couldn't be more excited about the possibilities. We're told that Samsung is eschewing the traditional glass substrate in favor of a newfangled plastic version, and evidently it's a heck of a lot easier to mass produce. After all, we're still waiting for this thing, guys.

Via Engadget

Wizup Surfaces From Windows Phone 7 Developer.


It's not a brand new or anything, but rather than forcing mobile users to scan QR codes in order to access more information about a given product or advertisement, Wizup is able to recognize far more esoteric items. Created as a part of the Windows Phone 7 developer challenge, this piece of software is able to listen to radio stations (at least in France), understand images from magazines and even recognize TV channels. Simply snap a picture or let it listen in (much like Shazam for song titles), and it then delivers all sorts of germane content to the mobile's screen. It's a dream come true for marketers, but better still, it makes digging for more information a whole lot easier on the end user. Head on past the break for a demonstration video -- if you've been denying it thus far, good luck as you continue to resist the


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Sony's 13-inch VAIO Z Line Gets Updated, And It's Going To Cost You


 


Think Apple's is the one overpriced ultraportable? Have a gander at the build sheet for Sony's refreshed VAIO Z. The same machine that we took a peek at this February has seen a predictable fall update, right alongside legions of other Sony lappies. The 13.3-inch machine can now be ordered with a presumably lap-melting Core i5-460M (2.53GHz), Core i5-580M (2.66GHz) or Core i7-640M (2.8GHz), an optional carbon fiber colored casing, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, 256GB or 512GB SSD, optional Blu-ray Disc burner, an SDXC card reader and NVIDIA's GeForce GT330M graphics card. Oh, and did we mention that there's a 1920 x 1080 screen resolution on this thing? Maybe that explains the $2,249.99 starting price.


Via Engadget

Minggu, 21 November 2010

iControl and uControl engage in home automation merger, domestic disputes seem inevitable

iControl and uControl
Come one, come all -- we're guessing you won't want to miss the most comical business arrangement since the latter part of 2007, when ROK acquired a majority share of Rock. Believe it or not, have somehow put their selfish ways aside to come together as one, but it's pretty clear who's really in control. The merged company will forge ahead as iControl Networks, leaving u with nothing but fading memories and half a bottle of Jack. In all seriousness, this melding of minds could definitely give the home automation world a boost it's badly in need of; fragmentation and a lack of universal compatibility (not to mention stratospheric pricing) has severely hindered adoption in the consumer universe, and we're hoping that these guys can somehow make ZigBee, Z-Wave and your ZR1 talk to each other sans any hoop jumping. 'Course, we wouldn't expect any sort of quick collaboration -- these two have to get on speaking terms before any magic happens, you know?
iControl and uControl Announce Merger Agreement

Creates Market Leader and Advances Broadband Home Management Industry

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- iControl Networks and uControl today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The merger combines the two market leaders in broadband home management, and promises to deliver a best-in-class solution that includes interactive home security, energy management and home health care solutions to broadband service providers, home security companies and utilities. The combined company has launched commercially with several service providers and will announce additional deployments in the near future. All commercial trials and deployments will continue as planned.

The merged company will retain the name iControl Networks and will be headquartered in Palo Alto, California with a division in Austin, Texas. iControl CEO Paul Dawes and uControl CEO Jim Johnson will both remain in their roles and serve as co-CEO's of the new iControl Networks.

"Through this merger, iControl and uControl have combined our respective strengths to deliver the best platform for the broadband home management market," said Paul Dawes, co-CEO of iControl. "Whether it's support for industry-leading IP video monitoring, innovative iPhone and Android apps, or cutting edge ZigBee and Z-Wave technology, the new iControl will offer the most comprehensive, innovative solution available."

"This is a rare opportunity where everyone benefits," said Jim Johnson, co-CEO of iControl. "The scale achieved through this market consolidation is better for customers, partners, employees, and investors. Our top priorities are the success of our customers' deployments and accelerating the growth of our OpenSMA ecosystem."

About iControl

Palo Alto-based iControl Networks is a venture-backed software and services company providing award-winning solutions defining the broadband home management market. iControl Networks partners with home security companies, broadband operators, utilities and telecommunication firms to deliver iControl ConnectedLife, the next generation of home management, security and connectivity. Investors in iControl include ADT, Charles River Ventures, Cisco, Comcast Interactive Capital, GE Security, Intel Capital and the Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers iFund. For more information, please visit www.icontrol.com.

About uControl

Austin-based uControl delivers an open, technology-agnostic Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) software platform making the Connected Home a reality. uControl focuses on the full spectrum of SMA solutions, leading with next generation home security. Through its industry-leading OpenSMA program, uControl brings together all the players who power the Connected Home, integrating and enabling a diverse ecosystem, from Service Providers such as cable and telephone companies to Platform Hardware and Lifestyle Device manufacturers who supply items such as thermostats, lighting controls, touch screen tablets and security sensors. Application developers also play a crucial role within OpenSMA, bringing to market an endless list of Connected Home applications. For details on uControl partners and customers or more information on OpenSMA, visit www.opensma.com or follow @opensma on Twitter. For more information about uControl, visit www.ucontrol.com or call 1-888-357-4214.


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Sylvania's 7-inch Android tablet now ready to....

Sylvania 7inch Tablet
Not down with coughing up serious cash for a serious Galaxy Tab? Great news, Bargain Ben: you've got options. Joining the raft of cut-rate, low-priced tablets is a new one from Sylvania, which is humorously described as a "7-inch MID tablet." Details are scarce, but it's rocking Android 2.1, an 800 x 480 screen resolution, six-hour battery, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of Flash memory, front-facing camera and a microSD card slot. You'll also get 802.11b/g WiFi, a pair of mini-USB sockets, HDMI output and what we're assuming is a resistive touchpanel. We'd say the chances of Android Market access are slim to none, but for just $179.99, who really cares if it functions?

Via Engadget

OCZ RevoDrive X2 PCIe SSD reviewed

Hard to say why OCZ Technology pushed out revision two of its RevoDrive so soon after the original launched, but it's hard to complain with numbers like this. Just in time to shock the performance hound in your life with an outlandish Christmas gift comes the RevoDrive X2, and this here PCIe SSD solution has now been benchmarked to the hilt. The bottom line? It's fast. Really fast.
ocz revodrive x2 pcie ssd
In fact, Hot Hardware calls it "simply one of the fastest PCI Express based SSD solutions" that they have tested, noting that it went toe-to-toe with Fusion-io's ioXtreme while costing a good bit less. Critics over at Tweak Town echoed those thoughts, and while both teams felt the $680 asking price for a 240GB model was a touch pricey, neither felt that it wasn't worth it if you've got the coin laying around. Hit the links below for more charts than you'd ever want to see as an eight grader.

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Zaggmate iPad keyboard Case To The Res"Q"

zaggmate ipad case

There's a market for iPad cases with accompanying keyboards. If none of the other options that have emerged over the past few months tickled your fancy, Zagg is introducing yet another to mull over. The Zaggmate actually does manage to differentiate itself fairly well from the competition, with two models being available: one with a keyboard and one without. This clip-on stand can elevate your iPad (positioned horizontally or vertically) for easier viewing, and the "with keyboard" model obviously throws out a full QWERTY set to make those Pages creations somewhat easier to bang out. Currently, Zagg's got this one listed as 'Coming Soon,' with the standard model carrying a $69.99 price tag and the keyboard edition demanding an extra $30. Peek 'em both in their YouTube debuts just after the break.





Via Engadget

Sabtu, 20 November 2010

RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2

If you were proactive enough to pre-order a T-Mobile G2, there's a better-than-average chance that your shiny new smartphone is already en route to your abode.
T-mobile G2
For those who slept in, it looks as if RadioShack will be the go-to place if you're looking to snag one early from the retail universe. According to the badly formatted flyer pictured above, The Shack will be the first B&M location to stock the US version of the HTC Desire Z, and it'll be hawking 'em for $149.99 on a two-year postpaid contract starting October 3rd. Got that penciled into your little black book? Good.

Via Engadget

Windows 7: The Missing Manual

Windows 7: The Missing ManualOriginal manual for Windows 7.

Product Description

In early reviews, geeks raved about Windows 7. But if you're an ordinary mortal, learning what this new system is all about will be challenging. Fear not: David Pogue's Windows 7: The Missing Manual comes to the rescue. Like its predecessors, this book illuminates its subject with reader-friendly insight, plenty of wit, and hardnosed objectivity for beginners as well as veteran PC users.


Windows 7 fixes many of Vista's most painful shortcomings. It's speedier, has fewer intrusive and nagging screens, and is more compatible with peripherals. Plus, Windows 7 introduces a slew of new features, including better organization tools, easier WiFi connections and home networking setup, and even touchscreen computing for those lucky enough to own the latest hardware.

With this book, you'll learn how to:

  • Navigate the desktop, including the fast and powerful search function
  • Take advantage of Window's apps and gadgets, and tap into 40 free programs
  • Breeze the Web with Internet Explorer 8, and learn the email, chat, and videoconferencing programs
  • Record TV and radio, display photos, play music, and record any of these to DVD using the Media Center
  • Use your printer, fax, laptop, tablet PC, or smartphone with Windows 7
  • Beef up your system and back up your files
  • Collaborate and share documents and other files by setting up a workgroup network
Review:

The book is written in Pogue's clear, easy-to-read, and entertaining style. Through it all, he maintains his sense of humor. It covers most everyone from the most basic beginner to the the advanced super user, although the most sophisticated users won't need much from this book. But even for them, it includes some handy pointers and reference material.

It provides a complete Windows 7 manual, with everything from how to install (Appendix A), to Windows basics (using Windows, file management and search, and setting your desktop) to finding and installing programs, to connecting to and using the Internet, to advanced features like joining a domain and VPN. And it covers everything else in between.

New features like Libraries and Jump Lists are covered nicely. He even describes the Library problems where you can't add a network location to a Library without making that folder available off-line. He correctly points out that this copies that entire folder onto the local hard drive, so you probably don't want to do this.

I especially liked that when features were missing from a particular version of Windows 7, Pogue points that out. He also points out when a feature is available only on certain versions. For example, Aero is not available in Windows 7 Starter Edition, and he points that out when talking about Aero.

The book provides special help for people transitioning from XP and Vista. When he can, Pogue compares things to the way they used to be in XP and/or Vista. For example, he explains how the Start menu and taskbar have changed from both earlier versions.

He also offers handy sidebars with tips and other related information throughout the book. For example, in the section that teaches you about faxing, he has a sidebar on how to create your own fax cover page.

One of my favorite features of the book are the extraordinarily useful keyboard shortcuts. He provides shortcuts for every situation that has one. In addition, he provides a full keyboard reference in Appendix D.

This is truly the Missing Manual for Windows 7. It is not, however, a reference manual. It's designed to be read like a book. And it's a really good book.

Price: $39.99 Click here to buy

XBox 360 PC Wireless Gaming Receiver

XBox 360 PC Wireless Gaming ReceiverThe Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows lets you take your quality, wireless gaming experiences that you enjoy on your console and experience them on your Windows gaming platform.

Product Features

  • Works with current and futuer Xbox 360 wireless accessories.
  • Connects to a powered USB 2.0 port on a computer
  • Lets you use up to four wireless controllers and four wireless headsets together with one wireless gaming receiver
  • Uses intgrated 2.4Gigahertz (GHz) High-performance wireless technology that lets you operate a wireless device from up to 30 feet away

Price: Click here to buy

Jumat, 19 November 2010

Windows 7 For Dummies Book + DVD Bundle

Windows 7 For Dummies Book + DVD BundleA terrific value-a full-size book plus video demonstrations of key Windows 7 tasks

Windows 7 is Microsoft's much-anticipated new release of the operating system that powers nearly 90% of the world's computers. This two-for-one package provides the step-by-step guidance that will get you up and running with all the exciting new features.

This bundle includes the complete Windows 7 For Dummies book plus a DVD with two hours of video training. Featuring the expert advice you get in the book, the DVD shows you how to accomplish various Windows tasks and displays the screens you'll see as you proceed.


  • A two-for-one value - the full-size Windows 7 For Dummies book plus two hours of video training on DVD
  • Windows 7 has new features, an interface with more graphical elements, better interactivitiy with other devices, and faster speed
  • Whether you're new to computers or just to Windows 7, this handy package provides a simple, easy-to-use guide plus video illustration to help you accomplish basic tasks in Windows
  • Covers the things most books assume you already know, as well as how to work with files and programs, get things done online, and customize Windows 7
  • Shows you how to use movie, music, and photo management features, how to upgrade your system, and how to fix common problems you'll encounter
  • DVD shows you what you'll see on the screen as you master each step
This great book-and-DVD package will have you comfortably using Windows 7 faster than you can say 1-2-3!

Price: $27.99 Click here to buy

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

Microsoft SideWinder X5 MouseCut right to the chase with the Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse--another addition to Microsoft's award-winning line of SideWinder gaming products. This fast, durable mouse delivers super-precise action with advanced features like vertical side buttons, 200 to 2000 dpi on-the-fly laser tracking, macros, 5 assignable buttons, and more.










Features:

Quick Launch Button
One-touch access to Microsoft PC Gaming features.
Vertical Side Buttons
Top/bottom design makes locating side buttons easier.
On-the-Fly DPI Switching
Instantly switch sensitivity between high, medium, and low with one click.

Additional Features:
  • 2000 DPI Laser Tracking Engine: For fast action.
  • Built to Last: Main button life rated to 10,000,000 clicks.
  • Engineered for Speed: Right-handed shape designed for quick, balanced, precision gaming action.
  • Quick Turn: Check your perimeter with the click of a button.
  • Wide Rubber Scroll Wheel: With detent clicking action.
  • Five Programmable Main Buttons: Customize your main gaming buttons to your preference.
  • Macros: Create and assign macros out-of-game using included software.

System Requirements:
  • Windows Vista/Windows XP
  • 100 MB
  • Powered USB port
  • CD drive

Product Description

Fast. Durable. Gaming Mouse. Cut right to the chase with the Microsoft SideWinderTM X5 Mouse another addition to Microsoft's award-winning line of SideWinder gaming products. This fast, durable mouse delivers super-precise action with advanced features like vertical side buttons, 200 to 2000 dpi on-the-fl y laser tracking, macros, 5 assignable buttons, and more.

Price: $59.99 Click here to buy

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 with 1080p Video

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 with 1080p Video

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910
High definition video up to 1080p, a wide-angle lens and autofocus for picture quality that's simply amazing. Video chat, blog, stream and upload to Facebook in just one click. The term 'webcam' doesn't quite do it justice. Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology gives you smooth, fluid video. Crystal clear images. Rich colors.

Image-Perfect Tuning: World-class optics, lighting compensation and image processing make your videos, video calls and photos more breathtaking.

Auto Everything: Automatic adjustments for brightness, contrast, color saturation, colors, focus and face tracking make high-quality video calling and recording a breeze.

Internet-Ready Camera: Camcorder-quality videos, digital camera-quality stills and studio-level sound make online video sharing and communications faster, easier and more beautiful.

HD Pro Webcam C910
Noteworthy Features

Full HD 1080p video recording


Fluid HD 720p video calls in 16:9 widescreen


Precision Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus for razor-sharp video and brilliant 10MP photos


Noise-cancelling dual mics for HD-quality stereo audio—a first for HD webcams


Convenient cable management system reduces clutter


1-click video upload to Facebook and YouTube


Easy HD calling on included Logitech Vid HD and most major IM services


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Easy Full HD video recording and sharing
  • Keep everyone up-to-date with stunning Full HD 1080p videos in 16:9 widescreen
  • Post your videos to YouTube and Facebook with just one click
  • Polish your videos before they goes viral with included Magix video and photo editor
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    Fluid HD 720p video calling
  • Connect with everyone you care about in smoother HD clarity and detail
  • Call in 720p widescreen with a standard broadband Internet connection on included Logitech Vid HD and nearly every major IM service Learn more


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    Crystal-clear video and brilliant photos
  • Smooth autofocus and the precision Carl Zeiss pro lens keep your video calls and clips rich and sharp
  • Take and share brilliant HD-quality
    10 MP photos (software-enhanced)
  • 5 MP HD sensor gives you 16X higher image resolution than built-in VGA webcams
  • Look your best with auto light correction for dim and harsh lighting

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    Speak in HD-quality stereo
  • Dual built-in premium microphones let friends hear you in rich stereo
  • Background noise is filtered out so you're clearly heard



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    HD video calling on more computers
  • Enjoy the smoothest HD video calls on more PCs with more video frames per second than other HD webcams
  • Use your dual core PC to get the same fluid HD video calling as a quad core PC, thanks to Logitech More HD Technology Learn more


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    Sleek looks for desktops and notebooks
  • Flat-panel design blends nicely with your setup
  • Balanced shape sits snugly and securely on any display
  • Universal clip attaches easily to ultra-thin notebooks or LCD monitors
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    Comes with full Logitech video effects
    Have fun with effects like Video Masks you can make from any photo—transform your video image into animals, celebrities or even your family pet.
    Compatibility

    Package contents
  • Webcam with 5-foot cable
  • Logitech webcam software with Logitech Vid HD
  • User documentation
  • 2-year limited hardware warranty

  • Works with
    Windows XP (SP2 or higher), Windows Vista or Windows 7 or (32-bit or 64-bit)

    Basic requirements:
  • 1 GHz
  • 512 MB RAM or more
  • 200 MB hard drive space
  • Internet connection
  • USB 1.1 port (2.0 recommended)
  • For HD 720p video calling (on Logitech Vid HD) and Full HD
  • 1080p video recording:
  • 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 200 MB hard drive space
  • USB 2.0 port
  • 1 Mbps upload speed or higher
  • 1280 x 720 screen resolution

  • Product Features

    • Full HD 1080p video recording and smooth HD 720p video calling with Logitech Fluid CrystalTM Technology; 1-click video uploading to Facebook and YouTube
    • Fluid HD 720p video calling with Logitech More HD Technology
    • 5 MP HD sensor, precision Carl Zeiss lens, autofocus and intelligent auto light correction for crystal clear video and brilliant 10 MP photos
    • Dual built-in noise-cancelling mics let friends hear you in rich, clear HD-quality stereo
    • Works with Logitech VidTM HD, SkypeTM, Yahoo® Messenger, Microsoft LiveTM Messenger

    Technical Details

    • Brand Name: Logitech
    • Model: 960-000597
    • Item Package Quantity: 1
    • Hardware Platform: PC
    • Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista
    • Width: 7.90 inches
    • Height: 3.59 inches
    • Weight: 0.90 pounds
    • Warranty: 2 years warranty

    Price: $99.99 Click here to buy