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- iTunes 10.2 is Safe for Jailbreaking and Unlocking
- VIZIO M220VA 22-inch Full HD 1080p 720p LED LCD HDTV
- Olympus Introduced Tough TG-810 Crushproof Camera
- Gigabyte Unveils Booktop Tablet and Multimedia Laptop at CeBIT 2011
- G.Skill Phoenix II SSD
- Transcend SSD18C3 Portable SSD
- HTC ChaCha Will Release in Spain as HTC ChaChaCha
- Xperia Arc Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM Successfully Ported to Xperia X10
- Eizo ColorEdge CG275W
- Apple iPad 2 – Specifications, Price and Release Date
- NanoPhotonica S-QLED
- Apple Announces Photo Booth, iMovie and GarageBand for iPad 2
- Rolls Royce Phantom Experimental Electric
- Tablet Showdown: Apple iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Blackberry PlayBook
- Get a Discount of $100 on Original iPad 1 to $399
- iTunes 10.2 for Windows and Mac Has Released[Download]
- Hands On With White Apple iPad 2 [Video+Pictures]
- iOS 4.3 for iPhone 4 / 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 4G / 3G Will Be Release on March 11
- Saab IQon In-Car Infotainment System
- Bigfoot Killer Wireless N
- Samsung Nexus S (SHW-200S/K) Hits South Korean Market
- iPad 2 Leaked at Amazon Germany With Brief
- Penthouse 3D Channel
- Eyed-Controlled Lenovo Laptop Appeared at CeBIT 2011
- Xfinity TV App For Android
| iTunes 10.2 is Safe for Jailbreaking and Unlocking Posted: 03 Mar 2011 04:32 AM PST Just a few hours ago, Apple has released iTunes 10.2 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. As you already know Apple has also announced their next generation tablet called iPad 2. iPad 2 is running iOS 4.3. iOS 4.3 will release on 11th March for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. iTunes 10.2 will be required by iPad 2. iTunes 10.2 supports iOS 4.3 sync support and improved home sharing. Now MuscleNerd (iPhone Dev Team member and Hacker) tweeted to confirm that iTunes 10.2 is safe for all Jailbreak and Unlock users. From his tweet: Today's iTunes 10.2 is safe for JBers (syncs fine, doesn't break DFU JB tools or afc2, allows shift/opt-Restore, etc) Musclenerd also said that iTunes 10.2 allows downgrading via saved SHSH blobs. @iphonetechtips yep, downgrading using saved SHSH blobs still works fine too       | ||
| VIZIO M220VA 22-inch Full HD 1080p 720p LED LCD HDTV Posted: 03 Mar 2011 03:03 AM PST VIZIO has released M220VA 22-inch display with Full HD. The M220VA RazorLED LCD HDTV offers Full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast – all in a sleek razor thin design, with black and white bezel color options.This LED backlit LCD HDTV also includes a digital ambient light sensor ensuring that you will always have the best picture and most efficient energy savings by adjusting the brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. This is an Amazon’s product review.
Key Features: Connections: Dimensions: That's all about the VIZIO M220VA. This LED LCD HDTV is available in Amazon.com. You can directly order or Buy form here.    | ||
| Olympus Introduced Tough TG-810 Crushproof Camera Posted: 03 Mar 2011 02:12 AM PST Olympus has introduced a new camera with combination of fancy, crushproof, shoot high quality video and images simultaneously. The Olympus Tough TG-810 camera is boasted with a lot of excellent functionality including 3.0 inches of Ssuper Precision HyperCrystal III LCD display and 14 mega pixel CCD image sensor.
In addition to the stunning crushproof performance, the rugged TOUGH TG-810 is also waterproof (to 10m), shockproof (to 2m), freezeproof (to -10°C) as well as water repellent and scratch resistant, featuring a 14-megapixel image sensor, 5x wide optical zoom, Eye-Fi Card compatibility, integrated manometer, and 3-sensor GPS plus electronic compass that ideal for your adventurous lifestyles.
* Advanced TruePic III+ processor Olympus Tough TG-810 will be start selling next month and will be offered at price of $400.    | ||
| Gigabyte Unveils Booktop Tablet and Multimedia Laptop at CeBIT 2011 Posted: 03 Mar 2011 01:52 AM PST Gigabyte has showcased the world's first 3-in-1 computer, the Gigabyte Booktop T1125 at CeBIT 2011. According to manufacture, the 3-in-1 feature is instantly changed from a laptop to a tablet to a desktop. Beside this Gigabyte has also introduced its business tablet called the Gigabyte S1080. Gigabyte Booktop T1125 The T1125 is a sleek and high-performing computer with an 11.6" capacitive multi-touch display that can instantly change from a laptop to a tablet to a desktop with GIGABYTE's innovative docking station. The docking station also includes useful features, including USB 3.0, HDMI, and a Super-multi DVD (with USB cable). The T1125 is powered by an Intel Core i5/i3 ULV (ultra-low voltage) processor to provide powerful processing power in a lightweight design. For multimedia, the T1125 comes with an NVIDIA Geforce 310M GPU with Optimus™ technology for superb graphics performance. It is running on Windows 7 OS. The GIGABYTE's innovative docking station is offering DVD writer, USB 3.0 and HDMI connectors. Gigabyte S1080 The S1080 is an exciting 10.1" capacitive multi-touch slate PC that is designed for business and professional users who need a high-performing multi-tasking slate that offers the full productivity of Windows 7. The slate is powered by an Intel Atom™ N550 dual core processor. Weighing just 0.89kg and with 320GB of built-in storage, the S1080 is great for traveling and the perfect mobile device to satisfy consumers' demanding business needs. The S1080 also features a navigator button that allows users to conveniently move the cursor around the screen to easily edit documents and access programs. The slate also includes USB 3.0, Bluetooth 3.0 and a 1.3mp webcam. Gigabyte P2532 multimedia notebook has also unveiled at CeBIT 2011. The Gigabyte P2532 notebook has brings a 15.6-inch LED backlight display with resolution of 1920×1080 pixel, NVIDIA GeForce GT550M GPU with 2GB VRAM with Optimus Technology, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB/750GB hard drive (7200rpm). The P2532 entertainment laptop has DVD burner, two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, and dual-channel stereo speakers and a woofer speaker with THX TruStudio Pro technology. Thanks    | ||
| Posted: 03 Mar 2011 01:36 AM PST G.Skill has announced an updated SSD line, the Phoenix II. The new Phoenix II is going to use the latest SandForce SF-2000 series controller and the latest Micron 25nm NAND Flash. G.Skill Phoenix II SSD is powered by SandForce SF-2000 controller and claimed speed read and write reaches of up to 550 MB/s and 500 MB/s, respectively. G.Skill will offer the Phoenix II in capacities of 60GB, 120GB and 240GB, meaning they’re enabling RAISE for extra endurance and performance, just like the Vertex 3. Patriot has opted to go the other way, disabling RAISE in their Wildfire SSD series in exchange for more drive capacity. Apparently, like most modern SSD, it is TRIM supports that designed to extend the drive life and optimize performance. G.Skill Phoenix II solid state drive will be available global in middle of Q2 2011, but no word on pricing yet. Thanks    | ||
| Transcend SSD18C3 Portable SSD Posted: 03 Mar 2011 01:06 AM PST Transcend has introduced the Transcend SSD18C3 USB3 external Solid State Drive. The new portable SSD combines the benefits of USB 3.0 with all the performance and durability advantages of solid-state technology, providing unparalleled speed and stability that conventional portable hard drives cannot compete with. Transcend SSD18C3 portable SSD is utilized SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and enabling data transfer speeds up to 260 MB/s with Turbo mode. The housing of Transcend SSD18C3 external SSD is a vibration-absorbing and slip-resistant silicone outer coating, as well as able to withstand excessive shock or vibration. It is bundled with JetFlash Elite software, which allows users to use the drive as automatic website authentication, non-web-based email accounts remotely. Transcend SSD18C3 portable SuperSpeed USB 3.0 SSD is comes in two models in capacity of 64GB ($224) and 128GB ($448). Thanks    | ||
| HTC ChaCha Will Release in Spain as HTC ChaChaCha Posted: 03 Mar 2011 12:51 AM PST HTC Facebook Android HTC ChaCha will be released in Spain as HTC ChaChaCha. According to Engadget, this is due to the fact that “ChaCha” carries a derogatory meaning in Spanish. This of course follows HTC’s trademark infringement lawsuit by ChaCha Inc. and just makes us wonder why HTC didn’t use an entirely different name for the phones in the first place. For your kind information, HTC ChaCha aka HTC ChaChaCha smartphone is running on Android 2.4 OS and a dedicated Facebook button, as well as a full QWERTY keyboard. The HTC ChaChaCha has feature a 2.6-inch HVGA touchscreen display, 600MHz processor, a 5MP camera, a VGA camera for video calling, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, GPS, and a MicroSD card slot. This new QWERTY-equipped Facebook Android phone is like the other European markets, it will available in Q2 2011. Thanks    | ||
| Xperia Arc Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM Successfully Ported to Xperia X10 Posted: 03 Mar 2011 12:34 AM PST XDA member TripNRaVeR has ported Xperia Arc Android 2.3.1 Gingerbread ROM to Xperia X10 includes apps from the Xperia arc including Timescape and the Mediascape widget. Most of the stuffs including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Network, Data and Timescape/Mediascape work just fine. One major gripe with the ROM is that the sound output of the phone does not work at all i.e. users won't be able to hear what the other caller is saying while on a call. Download: Thanks    | ||
| Posted: 03 Mar 2011 12:16 AM PST Eizo’s 27-inch ColorEdge CG275W has a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel which will calibrate itself and features an in-plane switching LCD panel, a brightness rating of 270 nits, and a contrast ratio of 850.Eizo ColorEdge CG275W can be scheduled to self-calibrate outside of work hours when the computer is turned off……. Eizo Nanao Corporation announced the ColorEdge CG275W, a 27-inch monitor for professionals in prepress, digital photography, graphic design, video editing, post production and other graphics fields.The ColorEdge CG275W features a built-in calibration sensor for self-calibration. It becomes the second monitor in the graphics industry with this capability, following EIZO’s ColorEdge CG245W which was released last year.Self-calibration eliminates the need for a third-party external calibraqtion device and improves work efficiency since the monitor can be scheduled to self-calibrate outside of work hours when the computer is turned off. The computer itself is not necessary so a self-calibrated ColorEdge CG275W can be used with any operating system. The ColorEdge CG275W uses an IPS (in-plane switching) LCD panel with a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 (16:9 aspect ratio). This is more pixels than produced by two 19-inch monitors with a 1280 x 1024 native resolution so the monitor has ample space for displaying graphics applications and tool palettes. It has a maximum brightness of 270 cd/m2, contrast ratio of 850:1, 6 ms gray-to-gray response time, and 178° viewing angles.DVI-D, DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort inputs are included. All three ports offer up to 10-bit display which allows the monitor to show 1.07 billion colors simultaneously from a 16-bit look-up table (LUT). ColorEdge CG275W uses hardware calibration so the monitor itself is calibrated rather than the computer’s graphics card. This ensures no tones are lost in the calibration process for more predictable on-screen color. EIZO’s bundled ColorNavigator calibration software2 is used for setting the target values for brightness, white point, and gamma and generating an ICC profile.ColorNavigator includes a “Correlation Utility” that matches the measurement results of the ColorEdge CG275W’s built-in calibration sensor to those of an external calibration device. This may be necessary in a work environment where the ColorEdge CG275W is used with other monitors and all measurement results need to be standardized.The ColorEdge CG275W comes with six preset color modes that reproduce common color spaces used in pre-press, digital photography, broadcasting and digital cinema: Adobe RGB, sRGB, Rec709, EBU, SMPTE-C and DCI.The ColorEdge CG275W will begin shipping in late March. Date of availability and pricing will vary by country so please contact the EIZO subsidiary or distributor in your country for details. Features :
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| Apple iPad 2 – Specifications, Price and Release Date Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:52 PM PST Apple have just announced the Apple iPad 2 at their much awaiting event. Apple lovers are very eager to know what possibly the Ipad 2 be like.Rounding up all the rumors and speculations we have finally come to halt with the following possible changes in the Apple Ipad 2. Apple Ipad 2 Specifications & Features * Facetime:The Ipad is rumored to be featuring the apple's famous facetime,hence it will be having a front camera this time. Price As speculated, the new product comes in the same price. Starting from $499, you will be charged for the amount of storage and type of connectivity you choose. Release Date: iPad 2 will release on 11th March. and will be available to other 26 countries on 25th march. Thanks    | ||
| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:52 PM PST NanoPhotonica develops S-QLED, a breakthrough technology for QLED flat panel displays to develop inferiority complex soon.The new S-QLED technology better picture quality than OLED-Displays with using 30 per cent less power and price up to 75 per cent lower…… NanoPhotonica, a developer of advanced materials has perfected realizable, breakthrough QLED display technology that it is commercializing for mass production.Improvements have been made in image quality with the newer OLED technology, but high manufacturing costs, yield limitations and limited lifetime make it expensive and challenging for all but the smallest devices.The company’s S-QLED technology improves on the picture quality and power consumption achieved by recently introduced OLED displays, while significantly reducing cost and improving lifetime well beyond what OLED can achieve. NanoPhotonica’s materials and design solution is cost-effective on the full range of displays from smartphones to large devices like TVs. NanoPhotonica is currently working with several leading display manufacturers to commercialize devices based on its proprietary technology. Work at independent laboratories previously identified key performance advantages.“Most current electronic products have LCD displays that are power hogs and provide picture quality that, as we all know, leaves a lot to be desired,” explains CEO Dr. Christopher Morton. “Improvements have been made in image quality with the newer OLED technology, but high manufacturing costs, yield limitations and limited lifetime make it expensive and challenging for all but the smallest devices.” Displays made using NanoPhotonica S-QLED technology will provide better picture technology than OLED, use 30 per cent less power, will be priced up to 75 per cent lower and last twice as long. The technology’s versatility across all display sizes is made possible through cost-effective ink jet printing that requires no vacuum deposition.“NanoPhotonica has a game-changing approach to the materials, design and manufacture for displays,” adds Morton. “We’re excited by the benefits we bring to the industry and by the response we have had from major display producers worldwide. Our focus is to accelerate work with existing and new display partners to bring this QLED technology to market soon. Our materials are enabling similar advances in the solar industry, and we intend to announce more about those programs shortly.”    | ||
| Rolls Royce Phantom Experimental Electric Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:22 PM PST Rolls Royce unveils 102EX, started with a Phantom and added 16 coats of special paint and use a highly reflective paint with ceramic nano particles to give off the shine of a metallic silver.102EX is also known as the Phantom Experimental Electric and will be used to evaluate technologies for later implementation……. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly presents 102EX, a car that represents one of the most significant initiatives taken by the company in recent years. It is the world’s first battery electric vehicle for the ultra-luxury segment and continues a tradition of experimental cars running through the model generations. “Today, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars begins an exploration into alternative drive-trains, seeking clarity on which technology may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce motor cars of the future. The alternative drive-train we choose must deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience. It must be a technology that is right for our customers, our brand and which sets us on a sound footing for a sustainable future. That is why this project is so important.” – CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös. Rolls-Royce produces cars that represent the pinnacle in luxurious motoring for the world’s most discerning customers. However, the company also recognises the need to look to the future and to plan for long-term sustainable growth. An investigation into alternative drive-train options is an important step in that process.With 102EX, also to be known as the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE), it is the company’s intention to carefully test the opinions and reactions to alternative drive-train options of a range of stakeholders including owners, enthusiasts, members of the public and the media. Throughout 2011 Phantom EE will serve as a working test bed, giving owners, VIPs, the media and enthusiasts the opportunity to experience an established alternative drive-train technology and to feed back their experiences, thoughts and concerns directly.The bank of research gathered from a global drive programme that will include Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America will be crucial to decisions affecting alternative drive-trains for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Reinvention is part of being timeless and Phantom EE is the latest in a line of experimental vehicles from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It builds on a legacy which dates back to 1919 and 1EX.Experimental models are used to test and evaluate new technologies and applications which could shape future Rolls-Royce products. Unlike a concept car, Rolls-Royce experimental models are always fully functioning, drivable vehicles using tangible materials such as wood, leather and metals rather than clay and foam or other concepts. The latest in this line of experimental projects began with a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a strikingly modern and immaculately proportioned car in which high technology and hand-craftsmanship combine to produce something extraordinary.Phantom EE features the car’s ground-breaking aluminium spaceframe, so important to dynamic prowess, as well as the sense of calm and tranquillity enjoyed by occupants. However, the naturally aspirated 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine and 6-speed gearbox have been replaced by a lithium ion battery pack and two electric motors mounted on the rear sub-frame. These motors are connected to a single speed transmission with integrated differential. Each motor is power rated to 145kW for giving Phantom EE a maximum power output of 290kW and torque of 800Nm available over a wide band. This compares with 338kW for standard Phantom with maximum torque of 720Nm, delivered at 3,500rpm.The Nickel Cobalt Manganese battery chemistry holds around 230Wh/kg,a high energy density which is important in achieving an acceptable range between re-charges. Pre-launch tests suggests Phantom EE should run to a range of up to 200km. Delivered on an effortless wave of torque, 0-60mph will be achieved in under eight seconds (5.7 seconds in standard Phantom), with top speed limited to 160kph. This is the first application of the technology in a GKL++ segment (super luxury vehicles priced at more than €200,000) and the battery pack is thought to be the largest ever fitted to a road car.Evaluation of technology is an important part of the test programme. However, more fundamentally the car will seek answers to questions posed of Rolls-Royce owners: what their needs might be for the future considering factors such as range, performance and re-charging infrastructure.The feedback from customers as well as media, stakeholders and enthusiasts via the website www.electricluxury.com – will prove essential in evaluating the appropriateness of battery electric technology for Rolls-Royce. “It’s a credible design concept that perfectly complements the experimental nature of the car, exploring options in light, space and use of materials. Had we changed the overall aesthetic, the concept would have lost credibility; our audience would assume it was simply a styling exercise. The reality is that this is an experimental vehicle in its truest sense, challenging perceptions, emotions and values – as well as exploring alternative drive-train technology.” – Ian Cameron, Chief Designer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. 102EX bears the famous hallmarks of the Rolls-Royce Phantom on which it is based, such as hand craftsmanship, fine detailing and iconic design cues like the pantheon grille and the Spirit of Ecstasy which celebrates its centenary in 2011. However, at the core of its design is the essence of an experimental vehicle, establishing this car’s status as a test bed, while subtly alluding to its electric power plant.The design creates a different aesthetic, experimenting with interior space and materials, as well as trims and illumination. These are framed around functional considerations for a battery electric Rolls-Royce – how the car is likely to be used and the changes that the technology brings in terms of interior space and exterior detailing. Naturally, these changes are executed in a way that affirms the car’s credentials as a Rolls-Royce. Designers were challenged with creating a finish for Phantom EE which immediately signified a special car, distinguishing it from standard Phantom models in the absence of many overt design changes. Not an easy task, since all Phantom models are special with customers benefitting from a range of bespoke paint options running to some 45,000 colours.Extensive research however had revealed a highly reflective paint using ceramic nano particles. Under a microscope these mimic the impression of a silver metal, but are between 8,000 and 80,000 times smaller than the thickness of a hair or 1,000 times smaller than the size of a normal metallic paint particle. In all sixteen coats of paint were needed, of which four were Atlantic Chrome and many hours of time dedicated to ensuring a perfect end result. The finish is a striking one. Phantom EE commands the stage with taut almost chiselled lines giving a wet impression to the car. This only grows in character as light conditions change. As well as the launch of 102EX, 2011 marks another milestone in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. On 6 February 1911, the design for Charles Sykes’ Spirit of Ecstasy was first registered, signalling the start of a 100 year period in which this famous icon has adorned the prow of Rolls-Royce cars from the famous Silver Ghosts, Clouds and Shadows of the 20th Century to today’s hand-built Phantom and Ghost models.Phantom EE’s Spirit of Ecstasy, sits atop the radiator grille above the red double-R badge applied to EX models. Made of Makrolon, rather than stainless steel, it will be bathed in blue LED light, hinting at the electric technology beneath the bonnet. This stunning image complements the keynote graphic of website www.electricluxury.com where Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will expand the debate on the question of electric luxury to the online community, taking views from enthusiasts, media and members of the public. Atlantic chrome-finished dashboard dials echo the exterior colour, providing a sense of interior-exterior balance and their analogue displays maintain the timeless architecture that every Phantom interior commands.Other changes hint at further evolutionary designs applied to the car. For example, some dials have been subtly modified to provide information needed by the driver of an electric vehicle. The fuel gauge in particular has been replaced by an elegant battery charge indicator.One of the most pleasing features of every Rolls-Royce Phantom interior is the power reserve dial located beside the speedometer. This reveals how much of the V12 engine’s power remains at a driver’s disposal. Phantom EE takes this concept a step further. Re-charging is undertaken with a plug and five-pin socket which takes the place of the normal fuel filling mechanism for Phantom.The standard fuel filler cap has been replaced by a design featuring a clear window, displaying the RR logo and 102EX motif. The window frames rear-mounted, tricolour LEDs which present the car’s charging status.This begins to flash as charging commences. When completely charged, the display turns green, then flashing green as the solenoid is disengaged. A potential fault in the system is indicated by either constant or flashing red light.Charging can be halted via a switch located adjacent to the plug. The process can also be operated inside the vehicle using controls accessed beneath the centre console, for example when induction charging is taking place. A key identifier for Phantom EE is the design of the centre console charging and display, sited below the central arm rest. A simple switch is used to start and halt charging, while the display itself features a bright plate with an image of a battery, lit by LEDs.Reflecting the lights applied to the exterior charging point, this image changes colour according to the charge status of the car. A blue-lit battery shows the vehicle is on standard charge, while pulsating blue indicates that inductive charging is taking place. Green indicates a fully charged battery while red notifies engineers of a potential fault in the system. “At Rolls-Royce we pride ourselves in producing an authentic and natural product for customers, the quality of which is second to none. Seton Corinova is an experimental vegetable-tanned leather that allows us to celebrate more of the curves, creases and other features that are part and parcel of the life of the animal. It’s a more sympathetic process that stretches our understanding of Rolls-Royce interior expectations. Owners’ reactions will prove fascinating during the tour.” – Andrew Monachan, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars General Manager, Leathershop. Interior wood veneers present Phantom owners with unique grains, patterns and detail adding weight to the fact that every model leaving Goodwood is as unique as the finger print of its owner. Phantom EE takes this concept a step further.Most leather produced for automotive applications is chrome tanned. This is an important constituent that helps to stabilise animal hides and transfer collagen into leather fibres. The barrel-dyeing process used to colour Phantom interior leathers gives a rich, uniform pigmentation while maintaining the natural feel and softness. An experimental leather, Corinova distinguishes itself by being entirely chrome free. It starts with a preparation of Glutardialehyde to prepare for tanning. Chestnut extract, sustainably sourced from Southern Europe and Tara powder from crushed fruit of the Tara bush in South America are used for drum-spun colouring. Fruits are harvested without damage to the plant and the product is finished with a combination of natural binders and high tech polymers.The process lends itself only to certain earthy colours in the case of Phantom EE a chestnut colour for seat covers and Quebracho Brown for other areas such as the floor and trunk lining, both of which are made of durable saddle leather. Rolls-Royce fully expects perceptions to be challenged and first impressions will no doubt focus on appearance, as features that define the life of the animal are more clearly visible in areas like seats and armrests than in production Phantom interiors. A change from the sumptuous finish applied to Phantom leather may imply a compromise to some owners, but others may welcome distinguishing features that stretch individualisation for Rolls-Royce Phantom models ever further. As well as gauging owner feedback, the leather will be tested for its durability and performance after several months on tour. The interior of Phantom EE represents a departure from the traditional wood sets that define the majority of cars delivered to customers, providing a unique finish to the car. It features a distinctive aluminised foil weave that lifts the environment of the interior, contrasting sharply with the darker natural leather within. As is the case with Corinova leather, the aim is to challenge traditional perceptions of what might constitute a Rolls-Royce interior design scheme. Phantom EE is thought to have the largest passenger car battery in the world. Peak current is 850A, delivered at 338V DC. Overall capacity is 71kWh.The pack is comprised of large-format NCM pouch cells. NCM (Lithium-Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese-Oxide) is a variant of lithium-ion chemistry that has particularly high energy and power densities.The Phantom EE battery pack houses five modules of cells, a 38-cell module, a 36-cell module, and three smaller ones of ten, eight and four arranged in various orientations within an irregular shaped unit. This resembles the overall shape of the original engine and gearbox. Each of the 96 cells was individually tested before assembly into modules to determine their characteristics and capacity. Sub-assemblies were further tested under load to verify that the power connections between each cell perform to specification.The electronic sensing units for each group of cells were tested and calibrated prior to assembly and put through a rigorous temperature cycling regime designed to provoke failure of weak components. The main electronic box which contains the switching and control gear, was tested in isolation from the other components to verify correct operation.Three separate charger units (3kW each) are fitted to the battery which allow both single-phase (20 hours) or three-phase charging (8 hours); for a passenger car this is unique. A fourth induction charger is also fitted to enable wireless charging, a technology being trialled in Phantom EE.The battery pack would be expected to last over three years were it to be used every day. Part of the programme however will be to test this assumption in a real world environment and deliver a more robust answer to the question of battery lifespan. Concerns about lack of available re-charging infrastructure in towns and cities are well documented and critics of electric motoring point to the additional inconvenience of trailing cables connected between power source and vehicles.To present Rolls-Royce owners with a vision of a potential solution to these problems, Phantom EE is testing a technology called induction charging. This allows re-charging to take place without any physical connection, delivering greater convenience for owners and hinting at the potential for a network of remote charging facilities.There are two main elements to induction charging; a transfer pad on the ground that delivers power from a mains source and an induction pad mounted under the car, beneath Phantom EE‘s battery pack. Power frequencies are magnetically coupled across these power transfer pads. The system is around 90 percent efficient when measured from mains supply to battery and it is tolerant to parking misalignment. For example, it is not essential to align the transmitter and Phantom receiver pads exactly for charging to take place. While pads are capable of transmitting power over gaps of up to 400mm, for Phantom EE the separation is in the region of 150mm.The coupling circuits are tuned through the addition of compensation capacitors. Pick-up coils in the receiver pad are magnetically coupled to the primary coil. Power transfer is achieved by tuning the pick-up coil to the operating frequency of the primary coil with a series or parallel capacitor.The pick-up controller is an essential part of the technology because it takes power from the receiver pad and provides a controlled output to batteries. It is required to provide an output that remains independent of the load and the separation between pads. Without a controller the voltage would rise as the gap decreases and fall as the load current increases. Charles Rolls, Henry Royce and Claude Johnson played their part in an electrical revolution that pre-empted the establishment of internal combustion as the dominant car engine technology.Henry Royce had developed a career as an accomplished electrical engineer before turning his expert hands to car manufacturing.His business F.H. Royce and Co, which began selling simple lights and bell sets in the 1890s, became prosperous through the design and delivery of dynamos, electric motors and industrial cranes. One of Royce’s clients was Pritchett and Gold, a company based in Feltham in Middlesex. As well as manufacturing accumulators they had developed a two-seater electric car, at least one of which was powered by a Royce electric motor. The Honourable Charles Rolls also toyed with electric motoring in the years before the two men met. He had negotiated for the selling rights of an electric brougham, through C.S Rolls and Co, in Conduit Street, London which latterly established exclusive rights to sell Rolls-Royce models.It is likely that this car was part of the City and Suburban Electric Car Project, a joint venture of two men, Paris Singer and one Claude Johnson. The project had a short life and Johnson left to join the rapidly expanding business of Rolls, latterly taking the role of managing director of Rolls-Royce. He became known as ‘the hyphen in Rolls-Royce‘, with a pivotal role in its success.Charles Rolls was on record outlining the merits of electric drive-trains – as well as raising prescient concerns about range and re-charging. Technical Specifications:
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| Tablet Showdown: Apple iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Blackberry PlayBook Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:56 PM PST Apple has finally released the New Second Generation iPad that is iPad 2. As expected, the iPad 2 is a gentle evolution of the original iPad, sporting a faster processor, front and rear cameras, an HDMI port, 720p video capture and a lighter, thinner design. It also now comes in a choice of black or white. iPad 2 has created a great competition with the other tablets around. Motorola Xoom, Samsng galaxy tab 10.1, Blackberry Playbook. Checkout the comparison below. Apple iPad 2 Apple’s iPad 2 announced by Steve Jobs to be powered by a dual-core CPU that's supposedly twice as fast as the current iPad. The new graphics chips are '9x faster' too. Impressive, at least on paper. In typical Apple fashion, we don't have actual figures other than the usual dimensions. Thickness? 8.8mm. That's one third thinner than the current model. Interestingly, the new iPad 2 features two cameras, one rear and one front facing and the most interesting specification of them all is the availability of the new white iPad. Apple couldn't get a white iPhone 4 out the door but no such issues with the iPad 2. While the iPad 2 is certainly an improvement over its predecessor, the majority of new features are already being mirrored by rival tablets. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Samsung showed off its new Galaxy Tab 10.1 at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with the new tablet hoping to build on the success of its smaller sibling. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Equipped with a 10.1in WXGA touch screen, a 1GHz Dual-Core application processor and an 8-megapixel AF camera, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with all the trimmings you'd expect from a high-end tablet. Like the Motorola Xoom, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 uses Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS; an operating system built specifically for tablet devices and smartphones. Some of the key features new to Android 3.0 include tabbed browsing, a Windows-esque taskbar, improved multi-tasking and up to five customisable home screens. Honeycomb should help to make the Galaxy Tab 10.1′s interface more intuitive and user-friendly. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 measures 246.2×170.4×10.9mm, which is slightly thicker and longer than the iPad 2. Pricing has yet to be announced. Motorola Xoom Last week, Motorola released the Xoom in the US, a 10.1in tablet that runs on the Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform. Boasting Full HD video playback with 3D graphics acceleration, two cameras (a front-facing 2.0-megapixel webcam and a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera), 720p video recording and a bevy of hi-tech sensors, the Motorola Xoom is as feature-packed as they come. Support for Adobe Flash and MicroSD memory cards will also be rolled out in the future. Motorola Xoom is pretty hefty compared to the iPad 2. While we haven’t physically seen each tablet side-by-side, the dimensions speak for themselves: 250x170x13mm vs. 238x186x8.8mm. HP TouchPad Originally expected to go under the Palm name, the TouchPad will run on a new version of webOS. Now at version 3.0, webOS is promising to be a truly tablet-optimized experience. Even during the Pre's death-throws, many believed the OS was the phone's best attribute and a tablet was always the logical home for a future updated version. HP isn't scrimping on the hardware front either. A 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core CPU is the heart of the machine, with 1GB of RAM keeping the CPU busy. An iPad-like 9.7-inch 1024×768 screen is used, along with all the usual radios we've come to expect, including a 4G one. The TouchPad does sport a front-facing camera, though there's nothing around the back. BlackBerry PlayBook With PlayBook, Research In Motion (RIM) is the fourth major platform (in no particular order) after Android, iOS and webOS to enter the Tablet Wars. PlayBook features 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 1080p HD video playback and HDMI output. Powered by BlackBerry Tablet OS with UI designed by QNX, RIM's PlayBook is expected to hit retail shelves in April this year. Thanks    | ||
| Get a Discount of $100 on Original iPad 1 to $399 Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:40 PM PST The iPad 2 is official, and it’s impressive. Though the majority of the publicity is understandably focused on the iPad 2, the original version is still being sold. Just a couple of moments ago Apple cuts the price of Original iPad. iPad 2 has taken original iPad place so Apple has lower the Prices of Origial iPad one starting from $399. You can now buy the original 16GB Wi-Fi iPad for just $400, $100 off the normal price. You won’t get the cameras, faster processor, or the neat magnetic flap, but you will get the same storage and screen as the iPad 2. There are other discounted original series iPads, too, including the 16GB with 3G for $500 ($130 off the original price) all the way up to the 64GB 3G version for $730 ($100 off the original price). But if you want to go even cheaper, you can. The refurb store has the original 16GB version for just $350, all the way up to the 64GB 3G version for just $660. Apple treats its refurbished devices just like any others. They’re in brand-new condition, include all the accessories, and have the same warranty. Thanks    | ||
| iTunes 10.2 for Windows and Mac Has Released[Download] Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:29 PM PST Apple announced their next generation tablet called iPad 2. iPad 2 is running iOS 4.3. iOS 4.3 will release on 11th March for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. As iTunes 10.2 will be required by iPad 2 Apple just released iTunes 10.2 to public for future iOS 4.3 sync. What's new in iTunes 10.2? • Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3. • Improved Home Sharing. Browse and play from your iTunes libraries with Home Sharing on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3. The update also adds security fixes related to ImageIO, libxml, and WebKit. These security fixes are for machines running Windows 7, Vista, and XP Service Pack 2 or later. Download iTunes 10.2 for Windows and Mac. Thanks    | ||
| Hands On With White Apple iPad 2 [Video+Pictures] Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:15 PM PST Apple just unveiled the iPad 2 at a special event in San Francisco and the first iPad 2 hands-on images has also arrived through various sources. They all look so great. First off, here is Steve Jobs' primer on the iPad 2 if you missed the liveblog: "Faster, lighter, thinner, cameras, iOS 4.3, built-in FaceTime and Photobooth. iMovie, Garageband, over 60000 iPad apps. 3G on AT&T and Verizon. The same 10 hour battery life. Price starting at $499. Comes in black or white, and has new case called "smart cover." Not to mention that the iPad 2 features a new A5 dual-core processor, which makes it twice as fast; graphics will be 9 times faster, and best of all, it's 33 percent thinner and it's lighter at 1.3 pounds. We don't know about the RAM yet, but it's clear it has at least 512MB, and maybe even 1GB. All this is available next week, at the same price points as the original iPad. Also, Apple introduces with iOS 4.3, a new version of Safari, and it's really faster. On top of that, tabs will continue loading in the background, which is great. The "Smart Covers" are also quite incredible. The front is very much like Apple's case for the first iPad, but lighter and of course, it has the incredible ability to fold and become a stand. It's super easy to snap these on and off, but the stand is incredibly sturdy, much better than the old one. The back of the device is the same as on the current iPad; brushed aluminium. As for the cameras, the back one is 720p HD, and the front is VGA. Apple won't give out precise resolutions, so the camera is very likely not as good as the iPhone 4′s. Here are some videos of the device and Apple's new apps. Check them out: Thanks Via You can now buy the original 16GB Wi-Fi iPad for just $400, $100 off the normal price. You won’t get the cameras, faster processor, or the neat magnetic flap, but you will get the same storage and screen as the iPad 2. There are other discounted original series iPads, too, including the 16GB with 3G for $500 ($130 off the original price) all the way up to the 64GB 3G version for $730 ($100 off the original price). But if you want to go even cheaper, you can. The refurb store has the original 16GB version for just $350, all the way up to the 64GB 3G version for just $660. Apple treats its refurbished devices just like any others. They’re in brand-new condition, include all the accessories, and have the same warranty. Thanks    | ||
| iOS 4.3 for iPhone 4 / 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 4G / 3G Will Be Release on March 11 Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:44 PM PST Apple has confirmed the final release date of iOS 4.3 on iPad 2 launch event. Apple will release iOS 4.3 for iPhone 4 / 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch 4G / 3G for public on 11th March along with new iPad 2. At the iPad 2 launch event in San Francisco, Scott Forestall, vice president at the company, ran through some of the improvements iPhone and iPad users could expect with the updated OS. JavaScript on iOS 4.3 is set to be twice as fast, bringing improvements to the Safari browsing experience, he claimed. Also the iPad switch will now be able to both mute and rotation lock, rather than just the current lock function. FaceTime, previously only available on iPhones, will now work between both the smartphones and iPad devices – also thanks to the inclusion of cameras on the iPad 2 – and both multi-track recording and iMovie video editing will become available, with HD sharing capabilities. Click On Ads To Buy Android Devices    | ||
| Saab IQon In-Car Infotainment System Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:45 AM PST Saab Automobile is changing the auto industry infotainment landscape by engaging external partners in open innovation for the development of its new Android-based IQon in-car infotainment system and it delivers a completely new car infotainment user experience…… Saab Automobile is changing the auto industry infotainment landscape by engaging external partners in open innovation for the development of its new IQon infotainment concept using Google’s Android operating system.Saab IQon delivers a completely new car infotainment user experience, combining all that´s best from the mobile industry with Saab’s automotive knowledge and innovative spirit to create an infotainment system for the next generation of Saab cars.Users will be able to download a wide range of applications, online services and multi-media functions provided through a Saab IQon store. Saab will issue third-party developers with a vehicle application programming interface (API) providing access to more than 500 signals from different sensors in the vehicle. These measure for example vehicle speed, location and direction of travel, driver workload, yaw rate, steering wheel angle, engine speed and torque, inside and outside temperature, barometric pressure and the sun’s position. “With Saab IQon, there are no limits to the potential for innovation,” says Johan Formgren, Head of Saab Aftersales and commercial project leader for IQon. “We will be inviting the global Android developer community to use their imagination and ingenuity.”"Our open innovation strategy, using the Android operating system, will keep the provision of in-car infotainment up to date,” adds Formgren. “IQon will allow infotainment services to constantly evolve during the lifetime of a car´s product cycle, unlike current in-car systems which are fixed some years before a car goes on sale and then remain static,.” Saab‘s collegiate development strategy open innovation is a first in the automotive industry and provides a faster, more efficient and more flexible alternative to the conventional in-house development of vehicle infotainment services.IQon provides an embedded computer platform in the car with a modem which automatically connects to the internet when the car’s ignition is switched on. An 8-inch touchscreen provides access to services including audio and entertainment streaming, online navigation and on-board music storage.Saab’s open innovation strategy offers the global developer community access to the full bandwidth of car communications infotainment, telematics, systems monitoring and diagnostics. In this way, it opens up new dimensions in customer choice for the personalization of in-car services. Even applications specific to particular countries can be included. To ensure high driving safety and quality standards are maintained, programs from software developers and application providers will be evaluated and approved by Saab before they are made available to customers through the online Saab IQon store.IQon also provides a platform for remote communication to and from the car with Saab dealerships for example, using telemetry to upload vehicle data, carry out diagnostics, provide service appointments or even install some in-car options.The IQon system is shown for the first time in the Saab PhoeniX concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. A beta version of the IQon system is already being trialed with company users in a fleet of test cars.    | ||
| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:22 AM PST Bigfoot brings Killer bandwidth management to laptops via Wireless N module and Killer Wireless-N pushes boundaries of WiFi for online game, HD video and high-quality audio.Killer Wireless-N 1103 and 1102 half-size mini-PCIe adapters are suited for use in pretty much any laptop on the market with the primary difference between two being available streams…… Bigfoot Networks introduced its new Killer Wireless-N family of high-performance Wi-Fi adapters. Leveraging Bigfoot Networks’ exclusive Killer Wireless Technology and the latest 802.11n features, Killer Wireless-N adapters perform up to five times faster than competing products, combining superior wireless networking speeds with intelligence and control. Bringing unprecedented networking capabilities, Bigfoot Networks delivers the optimal experience to the notebook PC for online games, HD video and high-quality audio. Killer Wireless-N adapters are designed to fulfill consumers’ growing appetite for online gaming, on-demand media and other time-sensitive applications. Recent studies forecast that worldwide consumer Internet traffic related to online gaming, IP communications, online video and audio will grow 500% by 2014 . 47.5 million people already play online games in the United States and online video viewing is up 45% over last year . Skype, meanwhile, expects users to spend 190 billion minutes per year on online communications with 40% of those calls using video . The popularity of online applications is pushing existing network solutions to the limit which results in freezing, stuttering, lower-quality audio and video and a generally poor user experience. Killer Wireless-N adapters tackle these challenges with technology Bigfoot Networks perfected for the demanding and competitive PC gaming market.“Popular online applications like gaming, Voice over IP (VoIP) and HD video are some of the most sensitive to latency and packet loss over Wi-Fi connections,” said Bigfoot Networks CEO Michael Howse. “With our innovative networking technology and advanced 802.11n hardware, Killer Wireless-N adapters not only accelerate performance for online games, they also reduce stuttering, excessive buffering and other annoyances in video chat and on-demand entertainment services. You can watch Internet TV, listen to streaming music or play a first-person shooter while downloading a huge e-mail attachment, and not miss a thing. It’s a powerful new online experience for notebook users.” Killer Wireless-N adapters support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards, operate on 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequency bands and come in a half-size mini-PCIe form factor for integration with the latest notebook models from leading PC manufacturers. Killer Wireless-N 1103 and 1102 adapters deliver industry-leading data rates of up to 450 Mbps and 300 Mbps respectively using range-enhancing 802.11n technologies that yield higher data throughput rates over longer distances. Killer Wireless-N adapters also offer reduced power consumption and Wi-Fi Direct peer-to-peer technology to ensure heightened flexibility for today’s mobile lifestyle.Exclusive Killer Wireless Technology optimizations give Killer Wireless-N adapters the unique ability to adapt to flows of data from different applications. Advanced Stream Detect technology automatically classifies and prioritizes latency-sensitive network traffic for online games, HD video and high-quality audio, providing better control and fewer interruptions. Teamed with Bigfoot Networks’ Visual Bandwidth Control technology it enables users to view and control network traffic for each application in real time using a simple, intuitive interface. The result is an unrivalled online media solution for notebook computers. Features :
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| Samsung Nexus S (SHW-200S/K) Hits South Korean Market Posted: 02 Mar 2011 04:02 AM PST Samsung has official announced its Nexus S smartphone in South Korean market. The Nexus S comes with a large AMOLED display and full touchscreen mobile phone. Nexus S (SHW-200S/K) will sell in South Korea via SKT and KT and will have the same features of Nexus S when launched in International market. Features and Specs in South Korea : * 4-inch Super AMOLED display The Samsung Nexus S smartphone in South Korea should be go on sale for priced at 800,000 won (about $712). Thanks    | ||
| iPad 2 Leaked at Amazon Germany With Brief Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:52 AM PST iPad 2 has accidently posted on Amazon.de confirming the major features in the iPad 2 along with the release date. According to the AppleDaily.net, the iPad 2 available will have Thunderbolt, a camera and 1.2GHz CPU. And it will be released released on March 17. Here are the leaked specs: * 9.7-inch screen (same as the current iPad) The link was initially sent to cultofmac but it didn't work even once, so there are chances that this may be fake or just for fun or may be site had posted by mistake and now pulled the link from the site. iPad 2 is officially launching tomorrow in Apple event hosted by Steve Jobs at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. Thanks    | ||
| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:39 AM PST Penthouse Magazine launches the world’s first 3D adult channel to fill European screens with three-dimensional smut.Penthouse 3D Channel offers naked programming daily from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. (5 to 11 p.m. Eastern) to satisfy every European’s quest for ooh-la-la and also offer 30 hours of new 3D programming every month with content to satisfy the prurient interests of both softcore and hardcore fans…… Penthouse announces its launch of PENTHOUSE 3D the first Pan European 3D formatted adult channel. The channel will launch on March 1st, 2011. Highlights include 100% Full 3D Native HD, 30 hours refreshment monthly and programming that includes distinctive hard core and soft core feeds.Penthouse 3D will be available on a daily basis from 11:00 pm until 5:00 am (GMT +1) on ASTRA 3B, 23, 5° East. With the launch of Penthouse 3D, Penthouse continues to remain on the cutting edge of technology. And while today’s 3D formats are a relatively new technology, it is simply a matter of time before 3D is a staple format like HD. “We are very excited about the launch of the Penthouse 3D channel,” says Marc Bell, CEO of FriendFinder Networks. “Our goal is always to deliver the latest technology on the world’s best platform.”Jacky Wauters, Head of NOA Productions, Penthouse channels’ European distribution partner says, “Thanks to the increasing consumer acceptance of 3D, I am delighted to work with Penthouse to be able to satisfy the needs of the consumers and broadcasters alike who demand high quality, cutting edge entertainment backed by a solid and well established brand like Penthouse.”
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| Eyed-Controlled Lenovo Laptop Appeared at CeBIT 2011 Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:37 AM PST The CeBIT 2011 trade show in Germany has kicked off, and along with many new innovations to speak of, one of the devices to stand out amongst others is that of the laptop from Lenovo partnered with technology company Tobii. Swedish firm Tobii Technology has been showing off prototype eye-control system which moves a computer’s cursor to where the viewer is looking. The system works by shining infra-red lights at the user and tracking the reflections from the eyeballs on twin cameras, which predict where the eye is looking. The company has teamed up with Lenovo to build the technology into laptops for CeBIT 2011 and said the final product is reachable in two years. The lights and cameras are built into an inch-wide strip across the inside bottom of the laptop and the processing unit is housed on the outer lid, roughly doubling the width of the computer’s base. Tobii said that the technology was so far advanced that the user could even be wearing glasses and still have full cursor control. The company currently uses eye-control technology in systems for researchers and the disabled and the cost of the equipment is around $12,000 at present. However, the costs are already falling rapidly and the technology needed is getting smaller and more powerful, so a valid price point and build was in sight. Thanks    | ||
| Posted: 02 Mar 2011 03:08 AM PST Comcast releases Xfinity TV remote control app for Android devices and with this app Android-based phone owners can conveniently switch channels and browse the featured on demand library or TV listings for any show or movie.It enables easy programming of DVRs and filters content based on network, genre and title……. Xfinity digital customers with Android-powered devices now can change channels, program their DVRs, search and browse TV listings or On Demand content and search by various filters including genres, networks, and titles, all from their mobile device.Newer versions of Android OS will bring even more features and functionality to all Android-powered devices including tablets providing a rich platform on which to launch Xfinity TV services. Xfinity is planing to add the ability to stream thousands of hours of on-demand video content on Android-powered tablets so customers can watch hit movies and TV shows wherever they are. And also working on enabling live TV streaming in the home so you can turn your tablet into an additional TV screen that can move around the house with you.Additional updates of the Xfinity TV app for both Android and Apple iOS platforms also will include more personalization features shortcuts and controls including recommendations, enabling customers to create and manage a watchlist and customize their favorite TV listings. Find what to watch using a few taps:
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