Apple iPad, it is! Photos of the Real Thing

So finally, the volcanic rumour is confirmed. A few minutes ago at the Apple's Latest Creation, Steve Jobs unveiled the latest from Apple, the Apple iPad - a giant version of another Apple product.

This is it folks!

Image courtesy of Engadget and Gizmodo (swift!) Liveblogging

Sony Ericsson Vivaz

This is Sony Ericsson Vivaz. As announced by Sony Ericsson, Vivaz is expected to be launched on the first quarter of 2010.

This new touchscreen phone from Sony has a 3.2" screen size with 360x640 resolution. What this mobile phone boasts is its 8.1MP camera and HD Video, with this you can just let the camera capture spontaneous moments or direct the scene you will record. It has an autofocus that lets you capture the action with clarity.

Sharing is easy since Sony Ericsson Vivaz is fully YouTube compatible. It has Facebook integrated in it too. Connect it to a TV-out and view your photos and videos on bigger screens.

Sony Ericsson Vivaz is available in four colors: Cosmic Black, Moon Silver, Galaxy Blue, and Venus Ruby.

Apple iPhone 4G - A Visual Rumor (Part II)

It is just that Apple is making waves with it's upcoming 'major' launch in a couple of days. With all the things Apple has been teasing us, this is one more.

From the grapevine - an iPhone 4G. This latest generation of iPhone will be available in May or June of this year. Several sources have claimed that it will have OLED display, removable battery, better camera, overhauled casing and a support for visual chat.

Again folks, this is just from the grapevine, from people who share common ideas of the good things that will be in the future. Let us enjoy ourselves with below image.

This is not flooding, folks! You are not overwhelmed yet.

Image courtesy of Nowhere Else

Apple Tablet - A Visual Rumor

Buzz buzz buzz on the blogosphere as January 27 draws near, when Apple Tablet is confirmed to be launched!

To generate more excitement below is a very interesting visual rumor of the upcoming Apple iTablet/ iSlate/ iPad. As one site mentioned, What's probable and what's pure fiction?

1, 2, 3, Quick! Look for the 'Likely' around $1,000.

Image courtesy of tgrblog.com

Toshiba Qosmio X500 - Extreme Fun

Say you are a serious computer user and you are presented with the following computer specs laptop specs, among others:

• Intel Core i7 - Quad Core Processor 2.8Ghz
• 6 GB RAM
• 1 TB Hard Disk
• 18.4" HD Display
• 1 GB Dedicated VRAM

That is a sweet pot, of course, and it is called Toshiba Qosmio X500.


Toshiba markets this behemoth Qosmio X500 as -

"..elite performance and extreme fun.. cutting-edge multicore processing power"

Qosmio X500 delivers to intense 3D gaming, resource challenging video, audio, graphics editing, and demanding home entertainment requirements. It has an 18.4" inch TruBrite HD widescreen LCD, Harman/Kardon speakers and BluRay Disk Player.

If my brother asks this from me, I might remind him that the price of a Qosmio X500 with the above-mentioned specs is a little over $2,000.

Samsung SyncMaster 2033

I don't have to squint anymore!

Working long hours in front of the computer is not really healthy. Add more that the screen size of the laptop I use is only 13.3" - it is glossy, the glare on bright and well-lit room is terrible. I used to dislike it because of the small screen!

And so I decided to buy a bigger, not so glossy monitor. My choice, the 20" Samsung SyncMaster 2033.


The piano black finish, transparent accent bar with blue power light is a good addition to a library, study or desk. It is so elegant looking, a true Samsung trademark.

It is 16:9 Widescreen perfect for movies and gaming. Lately, I have only watched Gossip Girl on it and the image quality crisp. This monitor has very good blacks and vivid colors. The wallpapers in Win 7 really are eye-candies!

I find no difficulty setting-up the base, unlike in our older Samsung 19" LCD. With SyncMaster 2033 is just a few turn of two plastic screws.

It's connector is only VGA, no DVI, no HDMI, no USB. No worries for me though because VGA works fine.

Which of the following will be the Apple Tablet?

Just for fun, I have compiled images scattered in the web as the rumored Apple Tablet or iSlate. Apple's Latest Creation, Apple Tablet among one of those, will be launched in the next four days.

Some of below images "Apple Tablet" are obviously photoshopped, but why not. Maybe, just maybe, one of these will match next weeks' Apple's Latest Creation. Take your pic.

Apple's Latest Creation out on January 27

Image courtesy of Engadget

Apple will show off this coming January 27 their latest creation. This will be a major event to confirm loud rumors spreading the last couple of months.

Given the clues below, take a guess on what will be released next week:
The location of the event will be at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
The tag line for it is 'Come see our latest creation.'
The teaser graphic is an Apple logo surrounded by vibrant paint spatters.

Is the rumored Apple Tablet one of your picks? Will this be the multi-touch, 10-inch 'iSlate'. Well, some 'reputable' sources say this will be an official unveiling of something major. If this will be, I hope it wont be too costly now, yeah?

Recent Google Attack - Thumbs-Down for Internet Explorer

With the recent attack on Google, German government issues warning over the use Internet Explorer in browsing the Internet. As Microsoft admitted, IE is the weak link in the recent invasion of Google systems.

It was not clear yet as to what kind of malware was used by the Chinese to attack Google. Microsoft released that such kind of attack was not directed to the general consumer but rather only towards the target intended specifically by the attackers, thus the warning of the German government against the use of IE is frowned upon by Microsoft.
Microsoft further said that the risk to the consumers is low and that Internet Explorer's increased security settings will prevent these kind of exploits. Truth be told though, Microsoft has not released a patch yet to fix the issue. A patch might come soon yet it is tricky to install since it should apply to versions 6, 7 and 8 of Internet Explorer.

While switching to another browser might protect you from the current vulnerability, it can also expose you to another.

Kodak Sues Apple, Blackberry Maker over Digital Imaging

       

Kodak filed a complaint with US International Trade Commission against Apple and Blackberry maker, RIM, for infringing patent regarding camera technology.

The issue is that a range of handsets of Apple and Blackberry use the technology patented by Kodak - that is the capability to preview pictures. Kodak had licensed the same technology to around 30 companies, and upon use companies shall pay royalties to Kodak.

For years, Kodak executives tried to settle the issue with both companies amicably. However, talks have failed and they are bringing action to the courts to protect their interests. Kodak moved for ITC to bar Apple and Blackberry phones from import/ shipment.

In December, ITCS ruled that Samsung camera-enabled phones do infringe Kodak patent.

Dark Void: In-Air On-Foot Action Shooting

Dark Void is the newest game for fans of shooting games. Its in-air and on foot shooting, and aerial and land based combat is set on "The Void". It is the parallel world, plush and beautiful but also cloaked in mystery. Will, the player, begins his action as he crashes his cargo plane in to the Bermuda triangle and he finds himself trapped in the Void. He starts off on-foot, fighting by traditional combat. When he finally finds the jet-pack, he is off to fight in air.

"..Dark Void's vertical combat system allows players to dangle from thousand foot drops as they take cover and drop enemies from above and below, bringing a whole new sense of vulnerability and thrill to the player."

This sci-fi action-adventure game action, will be available in PC, PS3, and XBox 360 this January 19. It is up for pre-order and free shipping. Price starts from $36.99 to $59.99.

More screenshots:

WiDi Compatible Laptops Out Early

As earlier published, WiDi (Intel Wireless Display) capable laptops will be out soon. In January 17, we will find in several Best Buy stores laptops that are equipped with Intel Wireless Display technology - the HD-over-Wifi streaming. A little too soon though, WiDi enabled Sony Vaio S (below picture) were sold are select Best Buy shops.



Specifications:

• Intel Core i5 430m (2.26 w/ turbo)
• Intel HD Graphics
• 13.3" 1366x768 720p LED LCD
• 4 GB DDR3
• 500GB HDD
• DVD+/-RW
• Weight: 4.4 lbs

(from forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=450794)

The Toshiba Satellite E205 was the first WiDi capable laptop showcased at the CES in Las Vegas last week. Sold for $999.99 this Core i5 based thin and light laptop is exclusive at Best Buy.

Specifications:

• Intel Core i5 430m (Turbo Boost Technology)
  
• Intel HD Graphics
• 14" LED LCD
• 4 GB DDR3
• 500GB HDD
• DVD+/-RW
• Weight: 5.1 lbs

Now that Toshiba and Sony WiDi laptops, let's see when Dell and HP roll out theirs.

Intel's Wireless Display (WiDi)

WiDi, Wireless Display. This is the hassle free sharing of laptop content to your TV, wirelessly! This technology is being served by Intel for their latest processors, the Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7.

New laptops for 2010 which feature these processors from Intel and the Intel Wireless Display, one can stream the contents of the laptop to the TV. You can stream video, music, and photos clearly. You can also stream contents from network drives, or direct from any browsers. The set up is an adapter to the TV with HDMI or A/V out and a compatible laptop with Wireless Display, viola, laptop now streams to the TV. This is way easier than setting up DLNA servers, see my previous post.

This icon indicates that a laptop is compatible with WiDi.

See below the complete requirements:

Processor

• Core™ i7, i5, i3
  

Chipset

• ONE of the following: Intel® HM57, Intel HM55, Intel QM57, Intel QS57

Graphics

• Intel® HD Graphics

Wireless

• Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N +WiMax 6250
• Intel Centrino Ultimate N 6300

Software

• Intel® My WiFi Technology and Intel Wireless Display
  

OS

• Windows* 7 64-bit, Home Premium, Ultimate or Professional

Lenovo Skylight Smartbook (Smartphone/ Netbook)

A mobile device, a cross between a smartphone and a netbook is a smartbook. An emerging computer category launched at CES 2010, Lenovo unveiled the Skylight smartbook.

Lenovo Skylight features a Linux operating system, 10-inch HD screen, ARM-based processor, Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, option of 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. Basically for web activities, SkyLight will connect family and friends across cities or even countries. The snapdragon chipset can also be found on smartphones.

Plus:

• 20GBs of standard flash data storage
• 2GBs of cloud-based storage
• custom user interface, and
• live Web gadgets - Amazon MP3 and Roxio CinemaNow

“[The] Skylight combines the long battery life and connectivity of a smartphone with the full web browsing and multimedia experience of a netbook to create one of the first devices in this developing smartbook category,” said Peter Gaucher. - thetechherald.com

Smartbooks were conceptualized by Qualcomm in mid-2009 however only in first quarter of 2010 will we expect a roll these devices.

Light Touch (Projector Touch Screen) at CES 2010

Light Touch from UK based Light Blue Optics showed off at CES 2010 its emerging technology. A relatively unknown company develops a pico-projector such that the display responds to human touch. Prop it to project on any flat surface, viola, you have the conventional touchscreen on your fingertips.

So how does this compare with Microsoft Surface? Just think of portability, now that is a game-changer! Though as of last hands-on tests at CES, this is not capable of multitouch yet.

"As for the Light Touch unit itself, its coming equipped with 2GB of flash memory along with a microSD slot. It’s capable of running Adobe Flash, and has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It’s running Windows CE and Light Blue Optics demoed off various apps at CES, including a twitter app." - nexus404.com

3D TV at CES 2010

The CES 2010 at Las Vegas is so overwhelming. In this consumer electronic show you see, feel, and get to experience the latest and emerging technologies.

Market-specific and cutting edge technology is found at a single span of show floor. The most impressive among the showcase is the 3D TV. Panasonic, Sony and LG 3DTV grabbed the attention of HD fans. The launch of Sky 3D TV next month might convince some English to shell out to get most of the 3D broadcasting system in Britain.

Their new LCD sets like the LE920 (above) feature an upgraded RGB system that includes a yellow pixel which they claim brings "more sparkling golds, Caribbean blues, and sunflower yellows."
- Mirror UK News