Lost Compete, HTC, BlackBerry and Motorola Reportedly Quit from Tablet Market

Tablet segment today is quite crowded. And the most dominating in the market, of course, is Android tablets and the iPad. Meanwhile Windows-based tablets are still far less than the two devices.

And in this segment as well, two large companies become rulers, namely Apple and Samsung. As a result, other companies also chose to resign from this segment. A report from Digitimes reveals that two manufacturers of Android tablets, the HTC and Motorola chose to budge. In addition, according to the report, the BlackBerry also retreated from the tablet segment.

Setbacks are three manufacturers of these tablets because of high competition, especially in the low end tablet segment. Companies like Samsung, Acer, Asus and Lenovo to flood the tablet segment with price less than 200 USD. Moreover, Samsung has just announced that they will be more focused on the tablet market.

Judging from the activity in the tablet market, these three companies is long enough not issue a new device. So it is not surprising that they chose to get out of this segment. On the other hand, HTC and BlackBerry is currently undertaking an effort to rise from the collapsed position.

SOURCE : Lost Compete, HTC, BlackBerry and Motorola Reportedly Quit from Tablet Market

Nexus 4 vs. Galaxy S3

Many people interested to know about Nexus 4 now. People always compare this new version of LG and Google phone with Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5S. As we all know, today’s people are crazy about innovative features from Smartphone. They want to get the best Smartphone with elegance appearance. An elegant look of Smartphone in your hand can improve your look too.  If you are interested to shop one, it is a good idea to know the review of these new smartphones. Google Nexus 4 by LG is a classy device. It has light 139 g weight and available in the market since November 2012.  The entire phone, front and back are made from glass. It has sparkle effect but it only be seen in direct light. The sparkles create an elegant appearance from the outside. Nexus 4 has a Snapdragon S4 Pro from Qualcomm.

It is clocked at 1.5 GHZ and has Quad-cores. You can choose 8 GB or 16 GB internal memory. However, each of them hosts 2GB of RAM and Android 4.2.  For you want to have clear display, this Smartphone is perfect for you because it is already equipped with The Corning Gorilla Glass 2 display. For you who like to take tons of pictures using your phone, Nexus 4 can be a good choice for you because this gadget has 8MP camera on the backside. For you who are looking for sophisticated look of a Smartphone, Galaxy S3 can be a good choice for you. Galaxy S3 is favorite of many Android lovers. It has many high-end features available in this Smartphone. S3 is the third generation of the popular series of Samsung S version.

 

The third generation of Samsung Galaxy is made from polycarbonate plastic. It is thicker than iPhone5 but still slim.  It is slimmer than HTC One X, Motorola RAZR Maxx, and iPhone 4S. What makes people (especially women) like it is the rounded design and feel great in the palm of your hand. S3 has Hyperglaze cover in the back. It create glossy look to make it has elegant appearance. However for some people, it’s look “plasticky” It also has larger display size. The touch screen has 720 x 1280 pixels and contains 16 million colors. Moreover, the size of the display is 4.8 inches and using high-resolution Super AMOLED screen.  The screen resolution actually is similar to HTC One X. people like the screen because Galaxy S3 has better touch screen accuracy than iPhone 5S. S3 has quad core process and host Android 4.1.2. S3 has many innovative features. Some new software features offered are Nature UX, TouchWiz, Smart Stay eye, and S Voice controls. So, which one of them that you like?

SOURCE : Nexus 4 vs. Galaxy S3

Leica X2 Gagosian Edition Officially Introduced, Only 100 Units Worldwide

From the legendary German camera manufacturer Leica has just released a new camera that is sold with a very limited amount. The camera is Lieca X2 Gagosian Edition which is the result of collaboration with Gagosian Gallery Leica. Camera is produced only 100 units.

Gagosian X2′s camera has a unique design, inspired by the expressionism style paintings with a body made of metal. This camera body is wrapped with a white leather covered by black paint expressionist style.

Leica X2 Gagosian has the same specs as the usual Leica X2. Among these is a 16.5MP CMOS sensor APS-C equipped with Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. This camera has a focus ranging from 30cm to infinity. While the ISO sensitivity can be increased up to 12500.

This camera was sold with a very limited amount, which is only 100 units. As a device that is sold on a limited basis, the price is also very expensive. Leica camera is set at a price of 2999 USD. Interested in this camera?

SOURCE : Leica X2 Gagosian Edition Officially Introduced, Only 100 Units Worldwide

Anti-Google campaign, Microsoft is now Selling Shirts and Mugs "Scroogled"

Microsoft sells software that may have been commonplace. Was the case when such devices expose Microsoft Surface tablet or other Windows-based devices in the Microsoft Store. But it would be strange if the company has now also helped sell many kinds of merchandise, from the form of mugs, hats, t-shirt, hoodie jackets, t-shirts and others.

But here’s the reality today. Quoted from Pocket-lint, Microsoft began selling various types of merchandising such as a step anti-Google campaign that continues to stimulate them, ‘Scroogled’. Merchandise sold by Microsoft that also contains a variety of ribbing that they are addressed to Google.

Various words they pinned on this merchandise. Among them is a mug with the words “Keep Calm, while we steal your data,” or t-shirt with the label “I’m watching you”. Quite interesting, especially for those who have a view like Microsoft who are tired with Google.

SOURCE : Anti-Google campaign, Microsoft is now Selling Shirts and Mugs "Scroogled"

Qualcomm Introduce Snapdragon Processor 805 with Improved Graphics up to 40 Percent

Snapdragon processor 800 quad-core Qualcomm is currently one of the fastest on the market. This is Proven with many high end smartphones use these processors. But this does not make Qualcomm complacent.

They also recently introduced Snapdragon processor 805. This processor is claimed to offer improved graphics performance by 40 percent, supports 4K ultra HD video as well as the CPU is also faster.

Snapdragon processor 805 is a chip-based Qualcomm’s first Krait architecture 450 with Adreno 420 graphics. This has a quad core processor speeds up to 2.5GHz and have bandwidths that support memory speeds of up to 25.6GB per second.

Other features, it supports WiFi 802.11.ac processor, 4G LTE, as well as image processing technology. It also helps smartphone to produce better image quality, including motion shots and shooting in dim conditions. The processor is expected to be present in the tablet and the first smartphone in mid 2014.

SOURCE : Qualcomm Introduce Snapdragon Processor 805 with Improved Graphics up to 40 Percent

Lenovo ThinkPad X140e, New Notebook with AMD processor that offers options of Windows 8 OS and Ubuntu 12:04 LTS

Lenovo’s latest notebook, the ThinkPad X140e is introduced to the students. This notebook also comes with an AMD processor and design a resilient and have MIL – SPEC tests. Among others is the hard drive rubber coated to protect from shock and spill resistant keyboard.

This notebook has an 11.6 -inch screen size. Lenovo ThinkPad X140e parties provide this with two choices of operating systems, namely Windows 8 or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. There are also features an accelerometer that can detect movement. The design is sturdy enough to make this notebook ideal for use by students or those who frequently use the laptop while coffee.

In it, the notebook comes with an AMD – A4 – 500 which has a Radeon HD 8330 graphics. Other features include Ethernet, WiFi, and HDMI, VGA port, 2 USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 ports. Regarding durability, Lenovo says that this notebook 6 cell battery can last for 8.5 hours of use.

SOURCE : Lenovo ThinkPad X140e, New Notebook with AMD processor that offers options of Windows 8 OS and Ubuntu 12:04 LTS

HP Pavilion TouchSmart 10, Cheap Laptop with AMD Processor Temash and 10 Inch Touch Screen

Hewlett Packard (HP) has just introduced a Windows 8 laptop that cost her most brand cheap, the Pavilion TouchSmart 10. On the official website of HP, the notebook is priced at 350 USD. But at the Microsoft Store, this notebook is pegged at a cheaper price, which is 299 USD.

This laptop does not use an Intel processor. But pinning HP AMD A4-1200 Temash. This processor also is a low-power CPU and equipped with high performance AMD Radeon HD 8180 graphics. For the operating system, this notebook has a supported OS Windows 8 by 10-inch touch screen.

HP provides basic party options ranging from 2GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, 1 USB 3.0 port and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Furthermore, this notebook also has features like HDMI output, SD card reader, Ethernet jack and WiFi. Party HP claims that this notebook has a 3 cell battery that can be used for up to 5 hours of use.

SOURCE : HP Pavilion TouchSmart 10, Cheap Laptop with AMD Processor Temash and 10 Inch Touch Screen