Wi-Fi Only Kindle with Ads Will Be $25 Cheaper

post from Gizmos for Geeks on 12 April 2011 11:41:13 PM. © Gizmos for Geeks

Amazon.com has just announced that they will begin selling a slightly cheaper version of the Wi-Fi only Kindle that will include special offers (aka advertisements) and sponsored screensavers. The new version which goes on sale May 3, 2011 will cost $114. The regular, non-ad version is $139. I can see the trade-off of paying less [...]

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HTC Flyer to land in Europe this May 9th

post from Ubergizmo on 12 April 2011 11:30:49 PM. © Ubergizmo

We suppose that this piece of news sneaked us by, what with all the spotlight being shone on the announcement of the HTC Sensation 4G earlier this morning. Word has it that the HTC Flyer tablet device is set to arrive in Europe this coming May 9th, and the 16GB model still does not come with any official price tag, but we do know that the 3G-enabled model that has 32GB of internal memory has been caught with a £599 price point on several different sites to date. Just in case you were wondering, the smaller capacity HTC Flyer has no 3G connectivity, jsut Wi-Fi support. There is no word on when HTC will be preparing the Flyer to arrive Stateside, but it might take some time after Europe, although it is widely believed that that will happen a month or two ahead of when Sprint introduced the HTC EVO View 4G when summer rolls around.

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Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 from Microsoft
released

post from Ubergizmo on 12 April 2011 11:26:44 PM. © Ubergizmo

True to their word, Microsoft has rolled out Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1, where it allows iPhone and iPad users to synchronize all their notes, contacts and tasks with Outlook without any hassle whatsoever. Those who own Office for Mac 2011 will be able to download Service Pack 1, where the download weighs in at 246MB, and you will need to make sure your machine runs on Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later. Of course, with each new service pack, you can be sure that the software gets more secure (although the Mac platform by default is way more secure than the PC environment), where vulnerabilities which existed in Office 2011 such as that which enables an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer’s memory with malicious code is closed up. Apple intends to discontinue using Mac OS X Sync Services with its subscription MobileMe service on May 5 for all users, just for your information.

Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 from Microsoft released, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Atrix Review,

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Lifebook X2 concept looks sizzling

post from Ubergizmo on 12 April 2011 11:22:04 PM. © Ubergizmo

Ah, here is yet another conceptual device that looks like it can be the talk of town for some time to come – for starters, it is extremely portable by being super slim, while getting folded thanks to a quartet of its hinged segments. If you opt to open the Lifebook X2 halfway, then it would resemble that of an ultra widescreen display palm-based device. When you choose to unfold it completely, you get a full sized netbook. Of course, that means you will find a seam that runs right across the LCD display, which can be quite the turn off if you want to spend plenty of hours in front of it. Then again, for something of such a size, you would probably use it for casual surfing and not hardcore work, so that should work out just fine – assuming someone decides to roll it off the production line, of course.

Lifebook X2 concept looks sizzling, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : Atrix Review, Intel SSD 320 Review,

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Logitech Z305 Reviewed. Verdict: Nifty Portable
Speaker Offering Great Mids and Highs

post from OhGizmo! on 12 April 2011 11:19:17 PM. © OhGizmo!

Notebooks win over desktop PCs on every almost activity save very specific areas. The biggest of which are gaming and sound, both for pretty much the same reason. Sacrifices must be made for the sake of portability and while 3D gaming on the go is a nice-to-have travel tunes is a must-have. Thankfully, [...]

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HP Z210 Workstation unveiled

post from Ubergizmo on 12 April 2011 11:07:10 PM. © Ubergizmo

HP has just announced their latest Z210 Workstation to hit their online store, where it is constructed on HP?s ?FORGE? design framework, where you can choose from a convertible mini-tower (CMT) or highly compact small form factor (SFF), depending on what kind of environment you work in. The HP Z210 models will target those who are in the video editing, MCAD/AEC, education, public sector and image viewing industries, where you will be able to enjoy entry-level workstation performance as well as reliability without breaking the bank. It is interesting to note that the HP Z210 SFF is 65% smaller compared to the HP Z210 CMT, but regardless of which model you choose, you will find the enterprise-class Intel Xeon E3 and second-generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors inside. Out later this spring, it will start from $659 upwards, depending on the kind of configuration that you want to settle on. [Press Release]

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HP EliteBook 8760w pleasing on the eyes, works
great to increase mobile productivity

post from Ubergizmo on 12 April 2011 11:01:24 PM. © Ubergizmo

If you want a mobile workstation that is not only aesthetically pleasing (that is, your teenage son won’t mind pulling it out from his backpack to use it in front of his peers) but powerful, the HP might have hit the nail on the head with the HP EliteBook 8760w. This puppy is huge to say the least, coming with a 17.3″ high-definition (HD) display, but check out what is underneath the hood and you will definitely appreciate all the work that has gone into it. For starters, you can choose between AMD FireProor NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics that boast up to 4GB of video memory, while configuring it with a trio hard drives and RAID 5 support ? making it a first for HP mobile workstations. The HP EliteBook 8760w will also ship with precision aluminum-alloy hinges and cast titanium-alloy display latches for enhanced durability. If you love working late into the night, then the backlit keyboard is useful even as the lights around your are turned down or off so as not to disturb the rest of the household. The HP EliteBook 8760w, 8560w and 8460w will be priced at $1,899, $1,349 and $1,299, respectively, with an expected shipping date sometime in May. Bear in mind those are just entry level prices, and will vary depending on the configuration you opt for. [Press Release]

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Microsoft StreetSide to rival Google StreetView

post from Ubergizmo on 12 April 2011 10:54:19 PM. © Ubergizmo

Sometimes, you need not come up with something original to command the attention of the world, you can just improve on what is already there by making it far better, similar to making the wheel better instead of reinventing it. Microsoft has taken a piece of advice with that adage, where they will be introducing the Microsoft StreetSide, which will rival Google’s StreetView – starting work on Europe this time around. So far, cars that have been fitted with cameras have already started to go around London, snapping photos, and will continue to map major cities throughout Europe from May onwards. This service has already debuted in in 56 US towns and cities, and Microsoft intends to learn from the mistakes of Google by avoiding piracy concerns as they go about gathering Wi-Fi data. Microsoft is adamant that they will not record all streets, but will only concentrate on urban centers where people want to look for services.

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Elitegroup ElitePad S10 arrives at the FCC

Anything that is set to be released in the US will first need to jump through some hoops over at the FCC, and the ElitePad S10 from Elitegroup of Taiwan is no exception, either. This Windows 7-powered tablet has arrived at the FCC, indicating a very possible US launch, where it will come with a 10.1? capacitive touchscreen display at 1366 x 768 resolution, powered by an Intel Atom Z760 1.5GHz processor, 1GB RAM, a 1.3-megapixel camera, HDMI out, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity with a Solid State Disk as its internal storage medium of choice. It is interesting to note that the S10 is a mere 13mm thin, making it easy to slip into your tote bag without causing any noticeable bulge. The device itself has less than 6 hours of juice, so that is definitely a huge minus point in our books. We would say that a good benchmark for tablet devices would be its battery life – anything that can last a trans-Atlantic flight while playing a movie the entire journey gets a thumbs up from us.

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USB to HD Adapter from IOGEAR

IOGEAR has announced their new USB to HD Adapter (otherwise known as GUC2025H if model numbers are your thing), where it was specially designed to connect additional HD displays to a desktop or laptop over USB 2.0. Of course, we would have liked to see USB 3.0 thrown into the mix to keep up with the times, but since USB 2.0 is on just about every computer, it makes much more economical sense to sell something that caters to the masses. Relying on the increased bandwidth of HDMI and DisplayLink technology, IOGEAR can now deliver audio and video support on a single peripheral, which is a huge leap forward compared to internal video cards or external adapters/cards (VGA/DVI) which are able to support video alone. Basically, with the USB to HD Adapter, those who use laptops can have up to three displays at their eyes’ disposal – the laptop screen itself, a secondary display through the integrated VGA port and a third from the USB port. This would help me increase my productivity for sure, as it supports a resolution range of 1600×1200 and 1920×1080 in 32-bit color – handy when one is filtering through thousands of news stories and press releases each day. At $99.95 a pop, this is worth checking out. [Press Release]