Dell XPS 14z Review

The Dell XPS 14z follows in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the XPS 15z, by combining sophisticated style with impressive speed. But this premium laptop crams a 14-inch display in a 13-inch metal chasis, making it a better option for professionals on the move. Our $1,299 configuration (it starts at $999) includes a powerful Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and Nvidia switchable graphics, a feature you won't find on the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Read on to find out if the XPS 14z is the ultimate work-and-play laptop.

Like its 15-inch cousin, the XPS 14z sports an elegant brushed-metal exterior that looks thoroughly modern. Built from anondized aluminum, the notebook's Elemental Silver chassis is both durable and stylish. A slightly raised diamond-cut Dell insignia is the only accent on the lid. The bottom of the notebook is equally lovely, showcasing elaborate grille work on the vent as well as a small XPS 14z logo.

The notebook's interior is also attractive, but the look is busier. A dark-gray magnesium alloy deck sets the stage for a plastic silver keyboard surrounded by two intricate speaker grilles that have the same old-school diaganoal latice work as the bottom vent. The aluminum display hinge has a unique coil design that neatly hides the LED, while a thin chrome strip lines both the top half of the deck and the touchpad and mouse buttons.

At 13.2 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches, the Dell XPS 14z is the thinnest 14-inch notebook with an optical drive on the market. Despite its size, the 4.4-pound notebook is lighter than both the 12.8 x 8.9 x 1-inch, 4.6-pound MacBook Pro (13-inch) and the 14 x 9.3 x 1.2-inch, 5.6-pound HP Envy 14. The Gateway ID47, which also manages to squeeze a 14-inch screen in a 13-inch body, is thicker (1.1 inches) but weighs the same as the Dell.

Microsoft: Windows Phone Mango now being delivered to '100 percent' of compatible devices

We just heard last week that the Windows Phone Mango update was available on nearly every compatible device, and Microsoft has now made things completely official. In a post on the Windows Phone blog today, Microsoft confirmed that it's "now delivering Mango to 100 percent of eligible phones around the world, regardless of carrier." That feat was reached less than a month after Microsoft announced that that Mango was available on half of Windows Phones, which certainly an improvement on the pace of the earlier NoDo update. Included in this last batch is the LG Optimus 7 on Telefonica is Spain and the Samsung Omnia 7 on Deutsche Telekom

iPhone 4S

Many feel let down by the recent iPhone announcement because they expected to hear about the iPhone 5. And then, Steve Jobs passed away the next day. Maybe it was a good thing. The tame announcement allowed the world to reflect on Steve Jobs’ incredible life and contributions.

Initial Reaction to the iPhone 4S

In times where many companies release products to make a date, they sacrifice quality and risk losing customers. Apple’s holding off on the iPhone 5 implied that it needed more work. Too often, companies release products for the sake of company financials and not for delivering what customers need. How does a company know when a product is ready? It’s ready when it does what the product’s plans said it needed to do and it has passed all tests.

While the 4S didn’t impress, its features brought it to up to speed with the other devices on the market and delivered an easier to use product. Unlike many companies, Apple didn’t roll out a product with more features slapped on. Instead, it thoughtfully considered how users will use the 4S and produced a phone to do that.

Besides, what if Apple had called this its iPhone 5? Imagine the disappointment considering many refer to it as a minor upgrade. This article isn’t complete without a highlight of the iPhone 4S features.

iPhone 4S Features

• 4S has a dual-core A5 chip — same as the iPad 2 — for a faster experience with two times faster processing and seven times faster graphics.
• The digital camera has 8-megapixel resolution and a larger aperture for sharper photos and improved white balance.
• The 1080p HD video records up to 30 frames per second for clearer videos and includes video editing right from the phone.
• 4S uses iOS 5, which integrates Twitter and adds a notification center displaying latest texts, emails, reminders and more.
• It turns a cloudy day into a sunny one with iCloud so you don’t have to worry about losing your data as it stores up to 5GB for free.
• The 4S relies on two antennas for sending and receiving to up the speed from the iPhone 4′s 7.2 Mbps to the 4S’ 14.4 Mbps.
• It introduces Siri Assistant for barking commands to the iPhone.
• The 4S retains the same design and material, so it’s just as breakable as the iPhone 4.

Reading Apple Tea Leaves

Thanks to iPhone 4S release, the iPhone 4 became more affordable. While the iPhone 5 would’ve led to lower iPhone 4 prices, not releasing a major upgrade made it easier for people to decide what to do.

The prediction is that few will upgrade from iPhone 4 to 4S. Most of the people getting the 4S will be new iPhone users or those wanting to dump their pre-iPhone 4 phone. For the price-conscious, they’ll go for the more affordable iPhone 4.

No matter the outcome of the iPhone 4S, thanks goes to Steve Jobs for making this and many other articles possible because writing about Apple products is always exciting because it creates exciting products even when they disappoint.

What do you think of the iPhone 4S features? What phone do you have? How will the announcement affect your future phone plans?

Media Indonesia - Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Diluncurkan Pertama Kali di Indonesia

Media Indonesia - Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Diluncurkan Pertama Kali di Indonesia

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Tablet Review, Specification and Price | NEW BEST GADGETS

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Tablet Review, Specification and Price | NEW BEST GADGETS

Samsung Mobile has officialy confirmed the next generation of their powerful 7 inch Galaxy Tab 7.0 tablet, called as Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. According to the name, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus offering more portability, performance, features and new latest Android OS for tablets, called Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system with support new compatibility zoom mode optimizes application and new TouchWiz UX user interface which offer Live Panel, Clipboard and Mini Apps.

Under the hood, you can find amazing configuration. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus tablet will be powered by powerful 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM, a 7-inch WSVGA TFT display with resolution of 1024×600 pixel and support 4-way rotation, Adobe Flash with Android Browser support, super-fast HSPA+21.1Mbps and support Wi-Fi Chanel Bonding connectivity delivers a smooth multitasking, faster webpage loading, stunning display and much more. For keep your music, video, image or text file, Samsung 7.0 Plus tablet built in 16Gb or 32GB internal memory. The device also capable to play Full HD video playback 1080p at 30fps with Multi codec supported, so you can play your favorite videos, stream on the internet or just play from your micro SD card that compatible up to 32GB.

Not only performance, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus tablet also offer multimedia and entertainment capabilites. You can find on stereo speaker with microphone, 2-megapixel front-facing camera for self potraits or video chats, 3MP auto-focus camera on the back with LED flash and support HD(720p) Video recording, integrated with Peel application to connect and view your favorite TV shows, integrated with Samsung HUb, including Social Hub, Music Hub to download or just listen over 15 million tracks, Readers Hub that offer up to 2,000 newspapers, 3,000 magazines or 2.3 million e-books and you can download other apps in Samsung Apps centre and Android Market. The new Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus 7 inch tablet also support five sensor, including Proximity, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Digital Compass and GPS with support location-based service with Google Maps.

Designed like the previous version, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Android tablethas compact and lightweight design with measures 93.65x 122.37 x 9.96 mm and weight at 345g, you can easily slip into your bag and ideal for on the go. Other hardware configuration includes a 3.5mm stereo headset jack, 30-pin dock connector port, Bluetooth v3.0, USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band support(2.4GHz, 5GHz) and a 4.000mAh battery. Other features includes Wi-Fi Direct, Allshare, Polaris Office and support infrared Remote Control for Control TV, DVD, Blu-ray player, Set top box, and AV audio system.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Tablet will be launched in two version, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16Gb tablet for $399.99 and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 32GB tablet for $499. Both of them available for pre order at October 23 and will be starting ship in US on November 13th.

http://www.gadget.com/2011/10/21/playstation-vita-to-come-with-twitter-app-among-others/

http://www.gadget.com/2011/10/21/playstation-vita-to-come-with-twitter-app-among-others/

Coming Soon!!!! Sony Playstation Vita

Sony is planning to launch Playstation Vita in first quarter of the next year. Playstation Vita is the latest portable gaming gadget from Sony that will be released in the Canada, US and Europe first and then it will be released in other countries.

What makes this video game player different from its counterparts is the fact that it has a touch-sensitive pad on the back of the device and has a touchscreen too. It is expected that Vita with Wi-Fi connectivity will carry a price tag of $250 while the one with 3G wireless data connectivity will cost around $300. In an age governed by smartphones as well as tablets, it would not be wrong to say that Sony is going to have a tough time making customers buy such game players when smartphones fulfill this requirement incredibly well.

Read more: http://www.newgadget.org/gaming/play-station/sony-playstation-vita-coming-soon/#ixzz1bK223TT7