Credit Card? You Got It: Verizon Offering Intuit GoPayment as Mobile Payment Solution

While the world awaits the era of mobile payments conducted without credit cards and via NFC chips within our smartphones, several interim solutions have popped up to make it easier to use our pocketable devices at the point of sale. One such solution is GoPayment from Intuit, which is now being offered in Verizon retail stores nationwide. GoPayment, in the same vein as Square, is designed to help small businesses and individuals process credit card payments using only a small reader device, a mobile app, and your smartphone.

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Samsung i9220 might have 5.29-inch 720p display

Leaks in the tech world do not involve any form of water, but rather, they are juicy bits and snippets – which is why Samsung's i9220 handset has plenty of rumors to go along with it. It is said that this particular make will feature a 5.29″ Super AMOLED Plus display at 1,280 x 720 resolution. This certainly contradicts what earlier reports point to – which is a less than stellar 4.5″ size, albeit at the same 720p level resolution. Will it be 5.29″ or 4.5″.

Ubergizmo, Samsung i9220 might have 5.29-inch 720p display

Canada: Samsung Galaxy Q officially launched by Fido

We've known that the Samsung Galaxy Q was headed to Fido ever since last month, and now it's finally out. Following in the footsteps of Rogers, Fido has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Q today. The Samsung Galaxy Q is a lower-midrange Android-powered smartphone that has a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard as one of its key selling points. So this may make a good first smartphone for someone who's into texting and/or emailing a lot.

Aside from the keyboard, the Galaxy Q also has 3.2-inch 320x480 touchscreen, a 3-megapixel camera with video capture, Wi-Fi, GPS, 100 MB of internal storage space expandable via microSD, and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA.

Unwired View, Canada: Samsung Galaxy Q officially launched by Fido

Verizon to launch the BlackBerry Torch 9850 soon

Already announced by Sprint (where it's available since Sunday) and US Cellular (where it should be released tomorrow), the new BlackBerry Torch 9850 is also coming to Verizon – although we don't know when exactly this will happen. Anyway, the image that you're seeing below (reportedly a poster spotted in a VZW store) confirms that the largest US mobile carrier is planning to launch the new Torch. Like all the other RIM smartphones unveiled recently, the Torch 9850 runs BlackBerry OS 7.

Unwired View, Verizon to launch the BlackBerry Torch 9850 soon

Gaming for the gold: Na'vi take the first International Dota 2 Championships title

Pay homage to the kings of the International Dota 2 Championships, Na'vi. These six Ukrainian studs won $1 million over the five-day tournament held at Gamescom, followed by China's Ehome, who landed in second place. The top eight teams competed bravely, so show some respect as follows:. Handing out over $1.5 million to the people who love your game enough to make it a career seems like a wonderful advertising strategy from Valve. Maybe eventually it'll be altered to include people who love Valve's games but have day jobs too. Maybe.

2DayBlog.com, Gaming for the gold: Na'vi take the first International Dota 2 Championships title

Android Overload: Famous HP TouchPad with Android For Sale on eBay, Acer Isn't Doing So Well and More

Well, well, well… What do we have here. Why — it’s the Android Overload. You’re one stop, place to shop for all the stories that didn’t make it onto our homepage from throughout the day. Have a couple of juicy news bits for you here tonight, like the HP TouchPad that made its way around YouTube is currently being offered up on eBay. If all goes well, I’ll be able to bring you an in depth video on just such an Android toting TouchPad by the weekend. You heard it here first. Goodnight, everyone!

HP TouchPad that showed up on YouTube running Android currently up for auction on eBay.

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Toshiba introduces the Smarbo VC-RB100, its first Roomba like vacuum cleaner

Roomba changed the way we are vacuuming dust around and while LG and Samsung has since then released many models similar to the Roomba, yesterday Toshiba decided to jump into the autonomous robot vacuum cleaner world with the Smarbo VC-BR100.


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TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)

TiVo's results for the second quarter are here and there were a few tidbits that let us know where its products are going in the future. Despite reporting a net loss for the quarter, its cash position was up after receiving the first $300 million payment from its settlement with Dish Network. Things appear to be going well with Virgin Media in the UK where it reported 50,000 TiVo's live by the end of July and ONO is closing in on a launch in Spain, while closer to home RCN is almost ready to officially offer a whole-home DVR setup based on the quad-tuner TiVo Premiere Q.

Engadget, TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)

Forza Motorsport 4 shows the making of its Hockenheim track

Being a video game designer sounds like fun. And when the video game you're designing involves recreating famous racetracks from around the world, you're definitely having more fun than the average cubicle-dweller. The developers at Turn 10 Studios have to do exactly that for the upcoming Forza 4 video game. It's an interesting process, and Turn 10 has released a video showing us how it's done. It highlights the nearly three-mile-long Hockenheim circuit in Germany, which features 13 turns and plays host to both the German Grand Prix and DTM events.
We won't spoil the track-creation magic for you.

Autoblog, Forza Motorsport 4 shows the making of its Hockenheim track

First 2012 Toyota Camry commercials look to burn up the interwebs

Toyota has finally pulled the wraps off its all-new 2012 Camry, and the marketing machine is now in full swing. The automaker is hitting the virtual airwaves with a trio of commercials highlighting its newest midsize sedan, as well as Toyota's love for NASCAR. Kyle Busch helps out with some smoky burnouts, high-speed driving and general information about the Camry Hybrid, and yes, that does seem a bit incongruous. The first spot posted after the jump is titled "Electrified", and shows the NASCAR Camry turning donuts before being hit with some electricity and turning into a Camry Hybrid.







Autoblog, First 2012 Toyota Camry commercials look to burn up the interwebs

Huawei Sonic reappears at the FCC, ditches AWS 3G and NFC functionality

If this is the same "T-Mobile Sonic" we saw a month back, it's safe to assume Huawei took the Gingerbread slab back to the drawing board and away from a Magenta debut. Popping up, once again, over at the FCC, and bearing a different model number - U8652 - the new Sonic sports a similar rounded-edge design, although this current incarnation takes on a definite rectangular shape. Gone are both the formerly included NFC functionality and AWS bands, in favor of quadband GSM, UMTS 850x1900x2100 bands, 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera, WiFi and Bluetooth.


Engadget, Huawei Sonic reappears at the FCC, ditches AWS 3G and NFC functionality

US Cellular BlackBerry Torch 9850 will be available on August 26 for $199.99

Just like we heard before, the new BlackBerry Torch 9850 is headed to US Cellular. Today, the carrier has decided to make this official, and thankfully it didn't hold off any important details such as the release date or pricing information. So, the new Torch 9850 will be available from US Cellular both in stores as well as online starting on August 26 (that's a couple of days from now, on Friday).

Unwired View, US Cellular BlackBerry Torch 9850 will be available on August 26 for $199.99

Audi A8 a hot seller out of the gates, nearly 60% boost in production planned

Audi has a hot seller on its hands. If we forced you to guess which model (and didn't let you read the title of this post), you might assume that we'd be talking about the A6 or even the Q5. Nope.

Autoblog, Audi A8 a hot seller out of the gates, nearly 60% boost in production planned

Garmin Vector: Measuring Power Right in the Heel of Your Foot

Apart from distance and calories burned, cyclists nowadays are obsessed to know the amount of power they exert on every ride. Don't worry, Garmin has a gadget for that. The Garmin Vector is a lightweight power meter that is integrated on a pedal. Not only it can provide accurate and reliable power data, but it also measures the power balance of the cyclist's right and left legs. The data will be sent to the Garmin Edge GPS or other compatible wireless receivers (as long as it is Garmin-made).

The Vector is portable, easy to use, and takes only minutes to install. It is a shame, however, that this device has a suggested price of $1,499.

Gadget.com, Garmin Vector: Measuring Power Right in the Heel of Your Foot

Pictures of the HTC Bliss caught in the wild

As things ramp up for the debut of HTC's fall 2011 lineup, it's only natural that more HTC phones show up in the wild.  The latest phone to get exposed to the public is the HTC Bliss.  Verizon is expected to launch the HTC Bliss this fall as the first phone from HTC targeted directly at women.  We're not sure how well that marketing plan will go over, but we're certainly pleased with the look of the handset.   We're expecting the European launch of the HTC Bliss to feature a variety of handset colors and we certainly wouldn't be surprised if the phone made its debut on September 1st in London.



HTC Source, Pictures of the HTC Bliss caught in the wild

Netherlands Judge Bans Sale of Galaxy S, S II in Court Proceedings

This just in, folks – a Netherlands Judge has ruled that Samsung does indeed infringe on Apple’s patents with the Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy S II. With that, the ruling bans Samsung from selling or advertising both phones, as well as from selling the Samsung Galaxy Ace It appears that the phones will be temporarily banned in all of the European Union. According to the Judge, Samsung violates the following:.

Android Phone, Netherlands Judge Bans Sale of Galaxy S, S II in Court Proceedings

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj brings iOS support for projection capability

Nikon certainly broke new ground in the past with the integration of projector capability into a digital camera last year, with the S1100pj paving the way, and so, it is about time for an upgrade to the device, don't you think so. The company's next-generation projection camera is known as the Coolpix S1200pj, where it sports a brighter 20-lumens pico projector in addition to featuring support for iOS-powered devices – and that means iPads, iPhones and iPods are able to work with this particular shooter – all the way to a 60″ display.

Ubergizmo, Nikon Coolpix S1200pj brings iOS support for projection capability

Green-House Mini Digi Compact Camera

Green-House is back with its latest product in the form of the Mini Digi compact camera. Available in five different colors, this tiny 0.3MP digital camera captures 1280×960 resolution JPEG pictures and QVGA AVI videos. The gadget measures 60mm x 30mm x 43mm and weighs at only 24 grams. No word on pricing at this time.

TechFresh, Green-House Mini Digi Compact Camera

Sony NEX-7: an amazing micro-camera

Sony has just launched its latest and greatest high-performance compact camera. The NEX 7 takes over the top spot from the NEX 5, which has been updated as well. If you are not familiar with Sony's NEX line, the idea is to have the optical performance of a DSLR camera in a very compact body. The lenses are interchangeable as well.
In a nutshell Sony has designed the NEX7 to be “extraordinary” in Sony's own words. It has a 24 Megapixel EXMOR sensor, which is the same one used in the high-end Alpha a77 DSLR.

Ubergizmo, Sony NEX-7: an amazing micro-camera

Sony reveals three new NEX E-mount lenses, LA-EA2 A-mount adaptor with translucent mirror

Sony's NEX line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILC) deliver quite a lot of bang for your buck, but a diminutive lens selection reduced appeal for advanced shooters. Today, the company is growing its E-mount family of lenses by three, now offering a total of seven compatible lenses. Shipping in October, the Carl Zeiss SonnarT E will take the helm as Sony's flagship optic, delivering a 24mm fixed focal length and f/1.8 aperture, with a minimum focus distance of 16 cm and a sky-high $999 price tag.






Engadget, Sony reveals three new NEX E-mount lenses, LA-EA2 A-mount adaptor with translucent mirror

LiveAudio for JAMBOX Delivers Spatial Sound

JAMBOX with LiveAudio playing recomended playlist (songs recorded with binaural technology). We have published about JAMBOX, the brilliant compact Bluetooth speaker from Jawbone, when it launched back in November 2010. Today, Jawbone the innovative audio company behind JAMBOX, is releasing LiveAudio a new feature that delivers a great spatial sound experience.
Basically, when you turn LiveAudio on, you can hear different sounds close to your left ear and your right ear.

Ubergizmo, LiveAudio for JAMBOX Delivers Spatial Sound

New Android Market leaked

The Android Market might still be miles away from being on par with the App Store from Apple in terms of sales volume and number of apps, but that does not mean it has no strong following. In fact, the Android Market has been doing rather well for itself, and word has it that there will be a newer version of the Android Market. It wasn't long ago that we first saw the new Android Market grace our presence and become available for download. Well, there's a new version in town that brings a couple of new tweaks that are more than welcomed and that some people have been waiting for.

Ubergizmo, New Android Market leaked

2012 Toyota Camry pricing good news for those shopping in mid-size market

We've just given you our first impressions of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry. Now, Toyota is ready to give you pricing, and it's good news if you're in the market for this mid-size mainstay. Pricing stays the same for some of the 2012 trims, while it's actually gone down for a few others. The 2012 Camry family hierarchy shakes out with the base-model L before moving up to the LE, XLE and SE trims. The Camry Hybrid is only available in LE or XLE guise.
Pricing for the 2012 Camry L starts at $21,995. If you want to move up to the LE, you only need $545 more for a total of $22,500, which is about $200 less than the 2011 LE.

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Windows Marketplace hits 30,000 apps

Another month, another milestone reached for Microsoft Windows Phone. It was back in July when we reported about the platforms app store, Windows Marketplace, hitting 25,000 apps, and now it has been reported to hit 30,000 apps. While it's still a way off from the 425,000+ iOS apps and 200,000+ Android apps available, for an operating system that's not even a year old - it's a pretty impressive feat. And the recent interest of webOS developers looking to migrate to the platform should help those numbers jump pretty quickly.

Ubergizmo, Windows Marketplace hits 30,000 apps

Facebook and Miramax announce movie streaming platform

Social networking giant Facebook and film studio Miramax have come together to roll out an new app as part of a movie streaming partnership, where this app will be known as the Miramax eXperience. Already live over at Facebook, 20 titles are available for rent Stateside, while the UK and Turkey will get 10 choices each. No idea on why Turkey was selected out of so many other countries, but no point complaining if you reside in that part of the world, no. The Miramax eXperience will arrive in France and Germany sometime down the road as well, so you will need to be patient if you happen to reside in either country.

Ubergizmo, Facebook and Miramax announce movie streaming platform

The HP TouchPad 16GB - A Great Web Tablet

I am quite sure that the basis of your being here simply has to do with the fact that you are among the people who are really looking for chance to buy the HP TouchPad 16GB. Well, if this is actually true, then you are among the people who actually desire to have tablets that are really performing high. However, it is important to note that despite the fact that this tablet is extremely powerful it is really not in your best interests to buy it without going into the details of how good the tablet is able to suit your needs. In this article, we are going to take the rather bold step of looking at some of the features of his model, so that you can determine whether you really should go with this tablet.

Basic Features

The first thing that you need to be aware of when assessing the tablet that you would like to buy is the basic features. When it comes to the HP TocuhPad 16GB, you need to understand that this actually a very high-quality web tablet that has a width of 9.4 inches. The depth (or thickness,) stands at 0.6 inches while the height of this tablet stands at 7.5 inches. This makes it to be an extremely lovely machine, and it is actually something that you should have if you have got an extra $500 with you. Apart from the height and the depth, it is also very critical to note the fact that the tablet is really light, as it weighs 1.6 pounds. Now, this is something that makes sure that you are well able to travel with it around without any problems at all.

When it comes to the processor, the gadget that has been put into this computer is none other than the Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060, 1.2 GHz. This processor is extremely powerful in mini-computers such as these. As you probably guessed already, the memory of the tablet is a whopping 16 GB, meaning that you will not need to constantly worry about speed.

Other Features

Apart from the basic features listed here, it is important to note that there are other features. For example, the color of the tablet is black, and 1024 X 768 is the display resolution. The truth is that there are many other things about this model we can't really say here, but which you may get to learn more about after you have settled on this model.

For practical reasons, it is quite difficult for anyone to write everything about this machine in a short HP TouchPad 16GB review. However, if you would like to get the HP TouchPad 16GB I would advise you to lay your hands on it as soon as it is possible.

Product Description

Get more done with the HP TouchPad Wi-Fi 16GB, a tablet designed to work like you do. Connect, play, surf and share more easily. Stay organized by grouping your related activities into card stacks on the brilliant 9.7-inch diagonal LED backlit multitouch display. You can also enjoy more of the web, including sites with Adobe® Flash® content. Hear music the way the artists intended it to be heard with Beats Audio, plus use the front-facing camera and microphone for live video calling. See your Face book friends’ birthdays in your contacts, compare work and personal calendars side by side, and view your work and personal e-mails together or separately. Just Type lets you create messages, search the web and more without launching an app first. Receive notifications of new messages, e-mails and events without interrupting what’s on your screen. 

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By Nadav Snir

Basic Guide For Android Applications Development

The intensity of all the commercial activity surrounding Android applications development is both wonderful and ironic, because the project is open source. The market has grown so fast that Google's OS now enables one-third of all mobile phones being shipped out. But it's the future that's even more thrilling, because its market share is still growing at a fast clip.

No surprise that the cream of talented developers is focused on developing these apps on a corporate level. But it's probably best to begin with the basics. This smart phone OS is Linux-based, and the code for the apps is written in Java.

Java is, obviously, a pre-requisite for developers. If nothing else, a developer at least needs to be able to understand programming logic and then pick up the syntax required for the apps. Apart from this, all that is needed is to get the tools necessary and use them.
These tools can be found in the SDK, which can be downloaded. So can the Eclipse with an ADT plug-in. Eclipse provides the environment to build the apps. The software development kit (SDK) contains the tools required to build, test and debug the apps in an Eclipse environment.

The testing framework that comes with the SDK is used for test-running the apps. If it has to be done on a virtual device (without connecting a real phone) then the Android Virtual Device (AVD) will have to be set up. The complete and tested app project is then saved as a single file (. Apk) which is what the OS in the phone recognizes as an app.

While this will be a familiar process for those who have developed apps for other mobile operating systems, it might involve a learning curve for those new to it. Businesses looking to get their own app should know that customers demand very professional apps. And it is experience which makes the difference between good and bad Android app developer. Android applications development for a business is therefore best left to an expert who knows how to build an app that will make customers happy. 

By Gery Writer

Best Music App for iPhone

Music is what that gives people a gasp of air and peace of mind meanwhile the hectic work they are indulge in. People love to listen to music on their mobile phones and other compact devices. iPhone is in the same category that people love to listen songs and watch them onto it. There are several music apps for iPhone available at Apple store. Listed below are some of the best iPhone music applications.

Bloom
It is one of the best innovative music iPhone apps. It lets you make your own loops and music patterns with just a single touch. It is available for both iPod and iPhone. It has great user interface. It is creative and beautiful.

Pandora
Pandora is an iPhone app based on the Pandora web based service. It is a personalized radio service. This app allows you to set customized radio stations just like in the web application. You can also bookmark and share this station with your friends. It is a great way of finding songs, new artists, albums etc.
PocketGuitar
For those who love music and love to play guitar, this app converts your iPhone into a guitar that you can play like a normal guitar. You can have a wide range of options like electric guitar, bass guitar, etc.

Shazam
It is also one of the innovative iPhone apps. It facilitates you easily recognize the name and other particulars about any song by just holding out the iphone in front of the source where the song is being played. It allows you to buy that song and share it with your friends on twitter, facebook etc. You can download it from Apple app store for free.

Cleartune
Your iPhone needs an external microphone for this app to work. This small app allows you tune any of your music instruments using your iPhone. This innovative interface lets you select the proper note for which you want to tune your app.

There are many more to entertain you. But you should keep in mind not to forget insuring your mobile phone. You can buy iPhone insurance to make your iPhone insured. iPhone insurance is very helpful to deal with the losses, damages or thefts.

By Sunilsmo

The Epson GT 1500 Scanner in Review

Epson is a name that has been among the top monikers in the world of scanners and printers for decades. However, not every device produced by Epson can be considered a top of the line model. The recent release of the Epson GT 1500 Scanner has many potential consumers wondering if this release truly does live up to expectations.

Here is the answer: this scanner is an excellent model. The following overview details how and why it is such a solid device...

The Epson GT 1500 Scanner is a reasonably priced flatbed scanner that is relatively easy to use. The user-friendliness of this scanner will always be a positive attribute to many since those that might need a scanner may not necessarily be tech savvy. Again, the good news here is that you do not have to be tech savvy to operate this very simple scanner device.

The installation of the device is equally simple. The installation disk practically installs itself and all you need to do is connect the scanner to your PC via a basic USB port. Once you have done this, your scanner will be perfectly ready for operations.
The Epson GT 1500 Scanner is an excellent consumer electronics item that does deliver on expectations as far as the reproduction of images is concerned. Certainly, most consumers will find this to be the most important of all the attributes the scanner could possess. Really, what value would a scanner have if it did not scan images effectively?

Here is the ‘good news/bad news' answer to this question. For basic office scanning, this is an excellent device. If you are looking to reproduce highly detailed photographs or need the scanner to handle graphic design work, this would not be the device for you. Small businesses and office environments will find this to be the perfect scanner.

What the press is saying:

"Based on its very good overall performance, and lower than average price, BLI highly recommends the Epson WorkForce GT-1500 for workgroups and office with simplex scanning needs."
Staff, Buyer’s Laboratory

"The WorkForce GT-1500 is Epson's answer to the growing need in small businesses for a fast document-focused scanner that can scan multiple pages of text in short order. The results with photos weren't disappointing either, making the scanner more versatile than we expected. Unless you require film- and slide-scanning capabilities, this could be the scanner your home or office needs to eliminate those growing stacks of paper."
Chris Holt, Macworld

"Anyone who needs a reasonably priced simplex document scanner should give serious consideration to the Epson WorkForce GT-1500."
Richard Jantz, PC World 

By Vincent Rogers

Buy Samsung DROID CHARGE 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

The DROID CHARGE Android Phone by Samsung delivers exactly what you'd expect from the collision of Droid power and Verizon 4G LTE network speeds. It runs a fast 1GHz Hummingbird processor and boasts a 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus screen--it's the fastest and most powerful Droid ever created, and the first Droid built for Verizon's 4G LTE network.


The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

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PROS

• Warp-speed 4G: We were stunned by how amazingly fast Verizon’s LTE network ran on the Thunderbolt and Samsung’s latest left us with the same impression.

• All-new Super AMOLED screen: Samsung might have blessed the Infuse 4G with the biggest Super AMOLED display (4.5-inches), but this 4.3-inch beast tackles the latest and more advanced version: the Super AMOLED Plus display.

• TouchWiz interface goodies: Samsung's improved UI can be found on other Android devices, but this specific version comes packaged with a few Easter eggs.


• Dope wireless features: Hotspot capability can connect up to 10 devices on the LTE network (five on 3G service). Plus, for a limited time, Verizon is offering the $20 monthly service and a 2GB data cap for free.

• Superior call quality: If actually talking on the phone is your thing, the Droid Charge is sure to please. We enjoyed clear and distortion-free calls, as well as rich audio from the speakerphone.

• A 4G phone with juice: Some have knocked the handset for its lack of energy, but we found the 1600 maH battery to provide a sufficient amount of juice for a 4G phone.

CONS

• Bulky and unstylish form factor: At 5.11 inches tall and 0.46 inches thick, the Droid Charge is a handful to carry.

• Sluggish web browser and limited capability: The same lag issues we experienced with the Samsung Infuse 4G are present here.

• On the expensive side: The first-ever LTE Droid phone just so happens to be the carrier’s most expensive (next to the iPhone 4 32GB). No one ever said 4G came cheap.

• Underwhelming CPU: Today’s smartphones either sport a speedy dual-core processor or dynamic second-gen 1GHz CPU.

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Review: Dell Vostro V130

Dell Vostro V130 is thin and light notebook targeted at the business user. It is the successor to the Vostro V13 which received a low response from its target segment due to lack of features and core processing power. The overall design and shell of the Dell Vostro V130 is the same as the Vostro V13, the internal platform has been upgraded to the new Intel Core i3 platform along with addition of some missing ports in the Vostro V13. The final result is an interesting mix, let's find out whether the Dell Vostro V130 manages to excite the business user or will it meet the same fate as the Vostro V13. Brand new ThinkPad T42 IBM Battery.

Product Description

Dell Vostro 130 Laptop Computer Vostro V130 Laptop Fast Track 6 4.0GB, DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM, 1 DIMM Intel Core Processor ULV i3-380UM (3M Cache,1.33GHz,800 MHz FSB) for WLAN, 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD (Intel GHA HD), 2.0MP Webcam with Digital Mic for Win 7.

Look and feel

The 13.3-inch (screen-size) form factor along with a super light package that weighs just 1.59 kilograms, the Vostro V130 is extremely portable. Measuring less than an inch in thickness, it is the slimmest enterprise notebook that we have tested in our labs. While being so slim and portable, the Vostro does not compromise on the build quality. Wrapped in brushed aluminum chassis, the V130 feels very rugged yet ensuring a very classy enterprise-like image. We have absolutely no complaints with the V130 in the design and build compartment. The internals are equally high-quality, use of high-grade plastic eliminates any creaks or bends across the entire body. A robust full-sized keyboard complements the design. The trackpad isn't very "large" but for a 13.3-inch notebook, it feels sufficient. The keys have good feedback but they are a little noisy, making typing quite audible.

The Vostro V130 comes with a 13.3-inch matte screen, a far cry from the usual glossy screens with mirror finish that severely affects legibility under bright-light conditions. The screen quality is pretty good with a good balance of brightness and contrast to ensure that the screen does not appear washed-out when the brightness is set to maximum level. The top of the screen bezel houses a 2.0MP webcam and a microphone for video conferencing. A1185 APPLE Battery with 1 year warranty.

Features

The V130 includes one of each eSATA-USB combo port, HDMI port, VGA port, Ethernet port and two USB 2.0 ports. One good thing to note is that two airflow vents and all the ports are located at the back. The only exception is the memory card reader, which is placed on the left side. The microphone and headphone ports are conveniently placed on the front. This provides a clutter-free user experience with enough room on either sides of the notebook. However, the slim profile of the Vostro V130 comes at the cost on a significant omission, the optical drive. You will have to buy an external USB based optical drive to fill the void. The V130 includes a charging indicator right next to the power LED on the front edge while the hard drive activity, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, numlock and capslock indicators are placed above the keyboard.

By Aussie Batterry

Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop

Apple is famous for its elegant design and beautiful. But this Apple product, the Apple MacBook Pro MC700LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop, also has other advantages. The specifications and features are so cool that I want to have it right away.

Key specifications:

• 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor
• 320 GB Hard Drive, 8x DVD/CD SuperDrive, 4 GB DDR3 RAM
• 13.3 inch LED-backlit display, 1280-by-800 resolution
• Intel HD Graphics 3000 with 384MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory
• High Speed Thunderbolt Port, FaceTime HD Camera, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard
• 8x slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer DVD support (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Built-in FaceTime HD camera for video chatting
• Wi-Fi wireless networking (based on 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible)
• Gigabit Ethernet wired networking (10/100/1000)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for connecting with peripherals such as keyboards, mice and cell phones
• Up to 7 hours of battery life  

CUSTOMER REVIEW
A Solid Computer Gets Faster, February 24, 2011
By Glenn R. Howes (Nashua, NH)

I stopped by my local Apple Store the morning this MacBook Pro was made available to the public and bought one, replacing my over two year old unibody MacBook. These are premium computers, and well made. My old computer, which looks very much like this one, still looked great after two years, with a little scratching on the bottom, and an unfortunate denting of one corner. I do not regret for one minute paying more for a device I use several hours a day, and from which I derive my living.

The strong point of this computer over previous 13 inch unibody MacBooks is the processor. It is noticeably faster at computationally intensive tasks. For example, I have a large application written in the C++ programming language which Xcode on my late 2008 vintage MacBook could compile in 16.5 minutes, this MacBook can do the same task in 8.5 minutes, a nearly doubling of speed. Similiarly, converting a 10 minute MP3 file to AAC in iTunes used to take 21 seconds, now it takes 14 seconds. Unsurprisingly, computer processors have gotten faster. The new processor does tend to heat up fast under full load, so be prepared for more frequent fan noise. more review...

With Thunderbolt Technology, Mac can delivers 10 Gbps/s of transfer speeds in both directions (input/output). It means you can move data up to 20 times faster than with USB 2.0 and more than 12 times faster than with FireWire 800. And thanks to this technology, you'll be able to connect to a high-resolution display from the same port. ny Mini DisplayPort display plugs right into the Thunderbolt port, and you can also connect displays that use DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA connections with an existing adapter. You'll also be able to include your display into a daisy-chained set of peripherals.

This Apple MacBook Pro uses Intel Core i5 dual-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload.

Trackpad on this MacBook Pro has no button so there's more space to move on the large, silky glass surface. It also incorporates Multi-Touch gestures--including swipe, pinch, rotate, and four-finger swipe. And it also now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long web sites.

This MacBook Pro MC700LL/A has fast performance. HD camera, 720p resolution. It allows you to do video chat and video call in an amazing quality. Pretty cool huh. Stylish design. Almost no virus (actually I don't think there's one). Cool graphics. Best friend for designer.

It doesn't has as many programs as Windows. The price is above average. But as for me, I think it's not a problem, because it's just worth it that much.

By Riko Nagatama

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Although the iPad 2 is the undisputed leader in the tablet segment, there are plenty of other devices that deserve more than a second look. For instance, there is Motorola's Xoom and RIM's BlackBerry Playbook. However, the most viable alternative seems to be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. It is the next evolution after the success of the original Samsung Galaxy Tab which featured the first tablet implementation of the Android operating system. This time around, though, it will use the newest Honeycomb version of Android - a specially designed OS with a tablet-friendly user interface.

WiFi Galaxy Tab 10.1-Inch
(32 GB)
At a Glance:
- 10.1-inch HD widescreen display offers high resolution
- 1.25 pounds and 0.34 inches thick for maximum portability
- Adobe Flash compatible for unrestricted web browsing
- Android 3.1 OS with open access to over 200,000 apps for full customization
- Dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM provide power and speed
- 3-megapixel camera and camcorder; front-facing video chat camera
- Compatible with a wide spectrum of Google services, media, and document files
- Limited one-year warranty

Galaxy Tab Review

If a feature comparison is to be made among all the leading tablets, there is no doubt that the Galaxy Tab will come out supreme. Its NVIDIA dual-core CPU is accompanied by graphics technology with enough muscle for advanced gaming. The graphic interface provides unparalleled user experience thanks to the Honeycomb OS. Every application can be launched and operated without any difficulty. Those who enjoy browsing videos on YouTube and playing online games will be glad to know that it fully supports Flash.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a bigger and better screen than the iPad 2 - perfect for HD playback. The TouchWiz custom UI and capacitive screen combine for unmatched responsiveness. Anyone looking for a good Android tablet for mobile computing and connectivity should give it a try.

Get more information and lower price The Samsung Galaxy Tab at Amazon.com

By Vincent O’Neil

Some Great Tips To Proceed With Successful iPad Game Development

Gaming experience on iPad is good because it is compatible with many ways. iPad is an excellent game system and better than Apple's iPhone because of its size.

iPad is an innovative device and has many features that support the game development for iPad. iPad has large screen and multi-touch seems a good building for iPad game developers. It has virtual keyboard and an accelerometer to add more dimensions to play. You can download games for iPad from iTunes store. There is a large increase in demand for developers in the market for iPad. You should keep certain things in your mind If you want to become an iPad game developer. First clear the game development ideas with clients, do research through the concept of play.

To be a successful iPad game developer you should have:

1. Infrastructure facilities

2. Desktop or laptop

3. Intel-based processor running Mac OS Leopard.

4. Constant supply of light

5. and Internet

You need to download Apple's SDK or Software Development Kit to developers. This is the first need to download it. You must learn some languages to develop a successful game of iPad development. There are three basic language to develop iPad games including Objective C, Cocoa and OpenGL. You must learn language and gain mastery in it. To be an official iPad game developer you must register with the Apple developer program, which will cost $ 99 once.

When it comes to developing iPad games you must follow some important tips:

Simplicity: Yes, simplicity is the golden rule here. You should keep your game simple as possible, so that the user can play with ease. Put stress on the gameplay and not the high-end graphics.

Pre-preparation: Draw outline of his history of the game on paper, put together all the components viz. History, images and animation sequences. Give others to see and get their views into account before starting code part.

Frequent testing: Testing is often an important step to rule out any error in an application. Use the functions with the SDK to test the functionality and code. Make sure everything is working according to their plan before submitting it to the Apple store.

Publication Updates: Once you make your request live on the iTunes store to ask for user feedback to correct any errors you went by releasing periodic updates of its application. Keep in touch with your audience and react to feedback.

This way you will be able to make a successful iPad game application development.

By David Aldrich