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Microsoft is preparing an 8-inch tablet

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Surface Mini running Windows RT 8.1 and Snapdragon processor Initially, the operating system Windows 8, with an interface optimized for the tablet has been focused on enough devices equipped with large-screen (10.1 inches diagonal and above), but its appearance coincided with the peak of popularity of compact and low-cost Android tablets. Therefore, considering only modest sales results of its 10-inch Windows tablets, Microsoft had rushed to enter into its operating system support for smaller screens. The first 8-inch tablet Acer Iconia W3 appeared in the early summer of this year, and it will soon be followed for Dell Venue , Toshiba Encore compact tablets and other leading manufacturers of these devices. In addition, there are indications that Microsoft will soon join the cohort of producers of 8-inch tablet. According to unconfirmed reports, the tablet will have their name Surface Mini. As usually happens, the manufacturer is trying to keep all the information about the ...

Xbox One vs PlayStation 4 - The Battle of the Titans Begins

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Many things have happened since both Microsoft and Sony first announced to the press the release of their next generation consoles. Rumors and speculation have since spread through the internet like a wild fire, while at the same time both companies were tweaking and improving their work, making sure that it would be in top notch condition for this year's annual E3 conference . The Xbox One I am sure many of you have heard that Microsoft is planning on making a few major modifications to the way gamers interact with their gaming devices. At a first glance the Xbox One and PS4 are basically two almost identical consoles in both hardware and presumably software. But looks can be deceiving, and that is exactly the case with the Xbox One. The Eye Now, we have all heard of George Orwell's masterpiece '1984'. Basically it is a society, where everyone and everything is constantly under surveillance by the government. Xbox One manages to surpass even a novel as ...

The Benefits of File Sharing

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Businesses are using technology more every day and new programs help boost the business and propel it forward. One of these new program ideas is file sharing. There are many file sharing programs available, but one of the best is ShareFile. Easy To Use File sharing is an easy way to communicate with your clients regardless of where they are located. You can offer your files to just one person, or you can send it to multiple people at once. File sharing programs upload files that are either large or small; most being able to handle up to 10GB sized files. Support is available if you run into any complication. Once you upload the file into your program, you can enter the emails of your clients or recipients and then press send. Professional ShareFile is only one of the programs available, but they all will allow you to customize your cloud file. You can place pictures free that help you with branding. This is done by creating a logo and sharing it both on your online portal and...

Quick Review: Micromax A110 Canvas 2 with Jelly Bean Update

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Initially, the Canvas 2 was released with Ice Cream Sandwich but Micromax promised an upgrade to v4.1 Jelly Bean and true enough to their word, an update has arrived. It's not Android the v4.2, like what you'd find on the latest high-end phones, but it's still pretty good. It results to smoother screen transitions and navigation, quick opening and closing of apps, and others. Now that the promised upgrade has arrived, let's have a little refresher on what the Canvas 2 has. At first glance you'd think that it's another Samsung GALAXY phone. That's because if you view the front of the phone, it does closely resemble the GALAXY phones except it doesn't have a physical Home button. The Canvas 2 has a relatively simple design with its edges being round and the back made of plastic. The front of the phone is dominated by the 5" display. Above the display are the front camera, earpiece and sensors while three capacitive buttons sit just below it. At ...

Microsoft allowed to make 7-inch tablets on Windows 8

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Observers there was an assumption that in the near future we can expect to see a 7-inch tablets n / a Windows 8, as well as digital "reading» Microsoft Reader. Such a conclusion is made on the basis of the experts that Microsoft has simplified the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 8. According to ZDNet, now a partner to install the software giant called OS devices may be fitted with screens with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels, not 1366 x 768, as previously. Such a change in the minimum screen resolution for devices with Windows 8 speaks of course Microsoft to segment 7-inch tablets . By the way, in the most popular tablet - iPad Mini is used by Apple's 1024 x 768. A little above this parameter in such known devices like Nexus 7 on Google and the Kindle Fire HD (1280 x 800). It is important that the resolution of 1024 x 768 Aspect ratio assumes a 4:3, and 1366 x 768 - as 16:9. Since Soup 4:3 more comfortable for portrait mode, which is esp...

Are Wearable Computers the Future?

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About the Author: Logan Harper is a digital strategist for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's MPA@UNC: Master of Public Administration and MBA@UNC: Master of Business Administration programs. In addition to higher education, he is also passionate about travel, cooking, and international politics. Follow him on Twitter @harperlogan. From subway riders of New York City to celebrities in Palo Alto, wearable computers are popping up in our everyday lives. Currently, products mainly consist of eyewear such as goggles or watch-like bracelets. And for some tech enthusiasts, these new products may just be the natural progression of technology. But for many, the possibility and longevity of wearable computers can certainly be questioned. Leading companies like Google, Apple and Nike are investing their success in these innovative product lines to persuade current smartphone users to stop staring down at their personal technology and instead experience the world aro...

A preliminary review of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

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The device Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 - another mystery from the developers: What is this, a tablet or a smartphone? And in this case, the ability (or inability) Device make phone calls does not matter, because you can take advantage of the international release with 3G. We are not so fortunate to get to review this unique 8-inch smartphone, at least not yet. So you have to settle for tablet version. This device belongs to one of the lines of the brand Samsung - Galaxy Note, which on the one hand very close to the smart phone, but at the same time has a lot to do with the tablet. Galaxy Note 8.0 is equipped with 8-inch WVGA (1280 x 800 pixels, 189ppi), made ​​by technology TFT LCD. The device has a quad-core A9 processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz. In addition, there are two cameras - a 5 megapixel rear and front is 1.3 megapixels. In addition to the powerful processor, the gadget comes with 2GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal memory. There is a slot for microSD cards up ...

Google Introduces Chrome-based Touch Screen Laptop

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Google's Chrome OS is still a small player in the PC market, unlike Android's dominance of mobile. However, the search giant is making moves to improve its position. This month it has revealed the first touch screen Chromebook, but is it any good? Touches Of Chrome More and more modern laptops are taking advantage of touchscreen technology in order to help this traditional portable PC form factor take the fight to the booming tablet market. Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system (OS) is explicitly designed to work well in a touch-based technological environment, although even this latest offering from one of the world's largest companies is having a tough time holding onto the market share established by its forebears. Google has the smartphone and tablet industries wrapped up with the finger-friendly Android, but it remains a very minor player when it comes to the laptop market. Here its Chrome OS is facing an uphill struggle to convince consumers that it is w...

Sales of Microsoft Surface Pro tablet will begin in February

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Those wishing to purchase tablets Surface Windows 8 Pro with Intel will have to wait a bit. Corporation Microsoft has appointed start selling model in the U.S. and Canada on February 9. It can be purchased through the company stores Microsoft (online and retail), as well as in large retail chains. Underlying Surface Windows 8 Pro is 22-nanometer Core i5 processor third generation. The touch screen has ClearType Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, and diagonal size 10.6 inches. There are Mini DisplayPort and USB 3.0-interface, two cameras and a slot for MicroSDXC-cards. The thickness of the device - 13.5 mm, weight - 903 grams. The cost of the version with 64 GB of memory is set at $ 899, and the version with the memory of 128 GB - $ 999. Scope of supply implies pen Surface Pen. Separate accessory for $ 120 will be offered cover with keyboard Touch Cover, for $ 130 - with Type Cover, as well as approximately 70 - Wireless Mouse with Touch Control - Wedge Touch Mouse Surfac...

CES 2013: Dell is going to release a very inexpensive tablet Win8-Latitude 10

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Dell company has intended to break the stereotype of the prohibitive cost of tablets based on the operating system Windows 8 from Microsoft - CES 2013 at the event, she showed tablet Latitude 10, the approximate price of which does not exceed 500 U.S. dollars. Specify that the device is based on x86 processors from Intel, and not on a regular ARM-solving, that is, and Windows 8, put on it, is full. The official announcement of the tablet Dell Latitude 10 accompanied by listing all of its specifications and comparisons with model Latitude 10 Essentials (release took place, the price starts at 650 dollars - approx. MobileDevice). The basis of the Tablet PC Dell Latitude 10 will become Intel Atom Z2760 processor with two 1.8 GHz cores. He supervises the work of memory, 2 GB of way here, and handles graphics. Picture supplied by 10.1-inch multi-touch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, which, plus everything is based on a matrix of IPS. Unlike Latitude 10 Essentials, a new t...

PRICE WINDOWS RT HYBRID LENOVO IDEAPAD YOGA 11 REDUCED TO $ 679

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Chinese company Lenovo , producing tablets, smartphones and laptops, still taking orders for its new and highly original device - the tablet IdeaPad Yoga, running on OS Windows RT. Novelty is equipped with two screens: when closed the gadget can be used as a plate, cover folded it becomes a regular Windows-laptop. If the buyer decides to make an order for the plate, the presence of coupon code Cybermonday reduce the initial price to $ 679.20. According to the manufacturer, delivery of the tablet can take the whole month, so by ordering now, you can get the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 in time for the New Year (if you're lucky). The basis of the tablet - a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 (1.4 GHz). The gadget is equipped with two 11.6-inch screen (resolution - 1366 × 768 pixels), RAM - 2GB. For $ 679 you can buy a tablet with 32 GB of internal memory (about half of which will be occupied by the OS Windows RT and pre-installed applications), 64 GB tablet will cost $ 759.20. Both device...

Windows Phone 7.8 will be released in early 2013

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Main mobile hit from Microsoft is now the system of Windows Phone 8, more powerful and functional than its predecessor, the seventh version. All first-generation smartphones will soon be upgraded to Windows Phone 7.8 with an interface similar to the eighth platform. The developer says that the upgrade process will start early next year. The update will be released for the maximum number of devices, that is, almost all of the previous generation of smartphones will be able to work with the old system when the new interface, version 7.8 is a cross between which have already become classics of Mango and the new Microsoft Windows Phone 8. Recall, the first generation of smart phones will not be able to upgrade to the eighth version of the system. Vice-President of Microsoft and the department supervisor Windows Phone Terry Meyerson (Terry Myerson), said that in many countries around the world are starting to appear the first generation of smart phones preloaded with Windows Phone 07...

Review of Microsoft Surface tablet running Windows RT

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Microsoft is not new to the tablet, but the OS and Windows RT Surface device the company hopes to reach its first significant success in this market segment. Processor borrowed from the mobile phone industry, as well as using a simplified version of Windows 8 in combination with a special high-quality piece of hardware, Microsoft, at first glance, it was possible to do exactly what you need. Microsoft Surface with Windows RT For Microsoft - Windows-based processor ARM - undeveloped territory. Together with Windows RT provides a wide range of activities of companies such as NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and others, to promote affordable variety of chipsets, which are often found in the tablets with Android. In the case of Model Surface, Microsoft chose a quad-core Tegra 3 from NVIDIA with the RAM to 2 GB. This chip is known to us for smart phones and tablets based on Android - most features almost identical Surface mobile gadgets. You can choose from 32 GB or 64 GB of...

ASUS price and time to tablet transformers on Windows 8, ASUS ET2220

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ASUS has with Microsoft held a press conference dedicated to the market tablet-Transformers and ultrabook on Windows 8. We are talking about devices such as tablet computers ASUS Vivo Tab and Tab Vivo ASUS RT , ultrabook-transformer ASUS Transformer Book, ultrabook ASUS TAICHI, laptops ASUS Vivo Book (X202, S400, U38), ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX31A Touch - ultrabook, equipped multitouch display and ASUS ET2220 - Series 21.5-inch one-piece computers. The 11.6-inch tablet computer Vivo Tab is perfect for working on the go, and Vivo Tab RT - a lightweight multimedia tablet. ASUS Vivo Tab (ASUS TF 810) equipped with the latest processor Intel Atom, 2GB of memory and user memory to 64 GB. A key feature of the device is a mobile docking station, through which Vivo Tab can be converted into a compact netbook with a keyboard and touchpad. In addition, the docking station adds a pair of USB-ports, and increased battery life due to the additional battery. ASUS Vivo Tab will be available in lat...

Windows 8 Premiere ultrabooks Acer Aspire S7

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Windows 8 officially announced, and the next exit and mobile computers based on it. At Acer - Aspire S7 is in 11 and 13-inch format. Both have touch IPS-screen, aluminum body and accompanied by a powerful advertising campaign with Megan Fox in the lead role. We met with the news at an event in London. What they can to really catch on? A new era is said about the release of Windows 8 at Microsoft, has started only recently. But equipment manufacturers have begun to actively advertise any gadgets with this system. The new operating system from Microsoft is quite different. So different that to underscore its capabilities had to redefine the concept of conventional computers. Even a few months before the release of "Eight" the Internet is replete with images of something strange - hybrids laptops and candy bars to the plates. It is understandable - after all it is necessary to somehow justify the transition to Windows 8. Of course, working with a "magic tile" of ...