Senin, 31 Mei 2010

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iRu Home 110: Mini Desktop Computer

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iRu Home 110All the way from Russia comes a new nettop also known as Mini Desktop Computer which is named iRu Home 110.

The iRu Home 110 sports an Intel Dual Core 򩰄 processor running at 2.6GHz, plus 1GB of DD̶ RAM memory, and on the graphics we have an Intel GMA 3100. The iRu desktop unit comes with a few USB ports, and also VGA, LTP, and RJ45 ports. In addition to the DVD burner it includes an Ethernet port and a 250GB hard-drive.

The iRu Home 110 will cost close to $340.

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Toyota shows what defective Lexus steering looks like
ReQuest Media Server
The Eastwood Factor
StarCraft 2 beta extended until June 7

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Sony Nextep – wearable mobile computer concept

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Since flexible OLED displays are about to enter mass production soon, we should expect flexible handsets (like the Nokia Morph) to be launched in the near future. However, until this happens, we'll see lots of flexible device concepts – like the new Sony Nextep.

Designed by Hiromi Kiriki, the Sony Nextep is a wearable mobile computer that can be worn as a bracelet. It can also be turned into some sort of tablet with three distinct displays and two "pull-out extra keyboard panels." It’s not clear if it should work as a phone, too.

Looking at the photos below, I think the creator of Sony Nextep might have been inspired by this Nokia patent.

The designer of the Nextep believes the device could be made by 2020. Sony has already developed an ultra-thin flexible OLED display, so we might actually see Nextep-wannabes sooner – maybe not just from Sony, but also from other companies that strive to bring innovative gadgets.

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NEC Valuestar N VN790/BS: All-In-One Desktop PC

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NEC-Valuestar-N-VN790NEC has recently unveiled a new AIO – All-In-One – Dekstop PC which will become available for purchase in Japan in late June 2010, with a price tag of $2,500.

As you can imagine by its price tag, this NEC computer is top-notch and features the latest Intel 2010 Core processors, it can support up to 8GB of memory RAM and the hard-drive can go up to 1TB. The goodies include a Blu-Ray drive, a CyberLink PowerDVD 3d, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit as the operative system.

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"My MediaCenter Remote" for Windows Phone 7 nears beta status

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One of the more interesting and useful apps in development for Windows Phone 7 is "My MediaCenter Remote" which integrates with the Windows Media Center (an under-rated features of Windows 7). Well, it’s useful if you don’t want to splurge $10 for a physical remote, ya cheapskate.

The latest version by dgaust is near beta, although like other developers he’s anxiously awaiting a physical device to actually run it on. The features so far completed are as follows:

  • View and play Recorded TV – done
  • View and play back tv stored by myTV – done
  • View music, and create album playlists – done
  • Remote control media centre - done

What’s left is tweaking up some of the graphics, which are a bit dull or just missing at this point (placeholders). Overall though, considering we are still six months from the release of WP7, it’s nice to know we should have some advanced media center functionality right out the gate. But we can’t help but wish this could actually stream our content instead of just being a remote for it.

Check out the full video of the program’s UI in action after the break

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"My MediaCenter Remote" for Windows Phone 7 nears beta status

WMExperts

One of the more interesting and useful apps in development for Windows Phone 7 is &quot;My MediaCenter Remote&quot; which integrates with the Windows Media Center (an under-rated features of Windows 7). Well, it’s useful if you don’t want to splurge $10 for a physical remote, ya cheapskate.

The latest version by dgaust is near beta, although like other developers he’s anxiously awaiting a physical device to actually run it on. The features so far completed are as follows:

  • View and play Recorded TV – done
  • View and play back tv stored by myTV – done
  • View music, and create album playlists – done
  • Remote control media centre - done

What’s left is tweaking up some of the graphics, which are a bit dull or just missing at this point (placeholders). Overall though, considering we are still six months from the release of W̧, it’s nice to know we should have some advanced media center functionality right out the gate. But we can’t help but wish this could actually stream our content instead of just being a remote for it.

Check out the full video of the program’s UI in action after the break

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Marketplace Spotlight: Vegas Pool Sharks

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Billiards anyone? RESETgame is offering a free version of Vegas Pool Sharks over at the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. In taking it out for a test drive, we found the graphics to be really good, the game motion nice but the controls were a little on the sensitive side.

Pool Sharks offers straight pool, eight ball, nine ball and a practice setting. You also have the option to play against a computer opponent. Game play is simply in that you tap and drag the pool cue around to aim, drag back to set the cue and slide forward to strike the ball. The pool cue is tough to aim and overshooting your striking point often occurs.

Additionally, when you pull back on the pool cue you often loose your alignment. You also have a timing issue in striking the cue ball. If you maintain contact with the screen during your forward motion for too long, the cue won′t make contact. You have to release contact with the screen at the moment of impact.

One more downside to Pool Sharks is that you are limited to the first three points with the free version. You can buy the full version for $6.99 from the Marketplace that will allow you to play the full game.&nbsp However, with the control issues I would recommend taking full advantage of the free version first.


Marketplace Spotlight: Vegas Pool Sharks

WMExperts

Billiards anyone? RESETgame is offering a free version of Vegas Pool Sharks over at the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. In taking it out for a test drive, we found the graphics to be really good, the game motion nice but the controls were a little on the sensitive side.

Pool Sharks offers straight pool, eight ball, nine ball and a practice setting. You also have the option to play against a computer opponent. Game play is simply in that you tap and drag the pool cue around to aim, drag back to set the cue and slide forward to strike the ball. The pool cue is tough to aim and overshooting your striking point often occurs.

Additionally, when you pull back on the pool cue you often loose your alignment. You also have a timing issue in striking the cue ball. If you maintain contact with the screen during your forward motion for too long, the cue won’t make contact. You have to release contact with the screen at the moment of impact.

One more downside to Pool Sharks is that you are limited to the first three points with the free version. You can buy the full version for $6.99 from the Marketplace that will allow you to play the full game.  However, with the control issues I would recommend taking full advantage of the free version first.


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