Intel LightPeak Demonstration – 10GB/s Connectivity

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

LightPeak is a technology being built by Intel that allows data to be transmitted at speeds up to 10GB/s over fibre optic connections.

A demo was recently run that showed a laptop sending a couple of HD streams over a LightPeak connection to a nearby HDTV. On the laptop side a USB adapter cable was used that paired the optical connections to a regular cable due to the lack of optical LightPeak ports on HDTVs.

By using a small 12mm square chip the device can convert electrical signals in to light pulses with current speeds reaching around 10GB/s although Intel intend to dramatically improve this over the coming years. 10GB/s refers to the simultaneous bi-directional transmission rate which is quite impressive. [Read more…]

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Apple iPad Bluetooth Keyboard from Brando

May 4, 2010 by 2 Comments

Brando has launched a slim Bluetooth keyboard that is compatible with the Apple iPad. The keyboard measures just 112x61x13mm and weighs 70g.

The keyboard is powered by a rechargeable battery and is recharged over a USB connection. The keyboard isn’t just for the Apple iPad and is actually compatible with a number of other devices which includes Symbian S60 devices, Mac OS, Windows Mobile devices and most versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system going back to Windows 2000. [Read more…]

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Nokia Ovi Maps lets you record your own Voice Instructions

May 4, 2010 by 1 Comment

Nokia has launched a new kind of cool in a weird way feature, that allows you to record your own voice for Ovi Maps Navigation so you can tell your self where to go whilst driving.

The system has been designed to allow you to easily set a recording for each instruction whereby you simply talk out the instructions step by step at which point a package is created. You then have the option of sharing your voice directions with others or friends, or if you’re too shy, you can just keep them for yourself. [Read more…]

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Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS Form Factor Patent

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Apple [AAPL] has finally been granted a patent that basically protects the form factor of the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The patent number is D615083 that protects the shape of the iPhone preventing others from legally copying it.

Looking over the images found below we see that all features seem to be in place such as the volume control, silent switch, SIM card slot, headphone jack, ear speaker, microphone and loud speaker, dock connector etc… but for some reason the home button towards the bottom of the screen on ALL iPhone variations is not included. [Read more…]

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ASUS Eee PC 1015, 1215 and 1218 Pricing

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

ASUS are always creating new netbooks in their Eee range. Some we know about that are coming soon include the ASUS Eee 1015, 1215 and 1218 although we haven’t heard anything on pricing till now.

From what we hear these particular netbooks are heading to Taiwan and will have prices ranging from $478 to $605 USD. The higher than average prices are due to what is found inside each of these netbooks.

The latter two netbooks (ASUS 1215 and ASUS 1218) are both 12 inch screened devices which pushes them in to notebook territory. Each has next-gen NVIDIA ION graphics. The smaller 10 inch screen model (the ASUS 1015) is also believed to run NVIDIA ION graphics although from what we hear, it will run a less capable version of the ION platform. [Read more…]

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iPhone SDK 4.0 Beta 3 Ready for Download

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Apple [AAPL] has released the latest beta SDK today. The latest is now iPhone SDK 4 beta 3 that is ready for developers to download on the Apple site.

We haven’t taken a look yet as to what is included, but do recommend that if you plan on testing that you be prepared for the worst and anything you get will be better. What we have heard is that the camera now works on the iPhone with this beta installed, and it runs more stable than previous versions.

We do not know the official iPhone OS 4.0 release date just yet although some rumours are pointing to early June where it is also expected that the Apple iPhone 4G will be launched. [Read more…]

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ASUS Eee 1005PR Arriving Soon

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

ASUS announced that the ASUS Eee PC 1005PR netbook is now available to buy from authorised resellers.

The ASUS 1005PR is a 10.1 inch netbook that has a battery life of 11 hours. It runs an Intel Atom N450 processor running at 1.66GHz. The 10.1 inch screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and is backlit by LED. Intel UMA graphics along with a Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator provide the power to run the graphics.

Memory wise it comes standard with 1GB of DDR2 memory and that can be increased to 2GB if required. For storage it has a 250GB hard drive that spins at 5400RPM and ASUS also provide up to 500GB of online storage for you to use if needed. [Read more…]

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T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide Android Smartphone Announced

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

T-Mobile announced the myTouch 3G Slide Android smartphone today. The myTouch 3G Slide is expected to be made available next month in June.

Features of the phone include a slide-out QWERTY keyboard as pictured above along with a 3.4 inch HVGA touchscreen. The OS running on the Slide is Android 2.1 from Google [GOOG] bringing it up to date (at least for now) in terms of versions running.

Control wise the touchscreen is used primarily along with an optical joy stick found below the screen. Also below the screen four buttons can be found which include home, menu and back as well as the genious button. [Read more…]

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Deal of the Day: $20 Voucher with Various Flip UltraHD Cameras

May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Amazon have an offer on at the moment that will give you a free $20 Amazon voucher when purchasing various Flip HD camcorders.

For a limited time, purchase one of the Flip UltraHD camcorders below and get an Amazon.com gift card worth $20. Simply add both the camcorder and the gift card to your Shopping Cart and we’ll automatically deduct the price of the gift card at checkout.

Applies only to products sold by Amazon.com; does not apply to items sold by other merchants on the Amazon.com website. Offer good for a limited time, while supplies last. Limit three per order. Terms of gift card use prohibit using any gift card funds already on your account to pay for new gift cards. At checkout, uncheck the box on the Payments page that reads, “Use your Gift and Promotional Balance.” See Terms and Conditions.

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Nokia N8 32GB Could be Launched, QWERTY Keyoard?

May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Nokia N8 has received a bit of coverage here on gadgetvenue over the last few weeks. We are now hearing that there could be a 32GB version of the N8 launching. Originally just a 16GB model was announced although there is no official information on the larger storage model.

The 32GB information comes from a review unit that SaudiMac managed to test that showed 32GB printed on the box. This shot has now been taken down though.

Next up is the USB port that is capable of connecting to a card reader or portable hard drive which is a handy inclusion. When a drive or memory card is attached via the USB cable, the file manager app automatically opens up. [Read more…]

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BlackBerry Tablet will Happen

May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Rumours started recently about RIM building a tablet after they ordered a number of 8.9 inch display screens from Hon Hai.

More information about this possibility has now arrived after a leak from someone who has contacts within the company. From what we hear, it will be both thinner and smaller than an Apple iPad and for now is being nick named the BlackPad.

Another name also mentioned was Cobalt although right now, neither of these is official. [Read more…]

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Apple iPad – 1 Million Sold – Official

May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

After just 28 days of being on sale, Apple [AAPL] has sold 1,000,000 Apple iPads. Over 12 million apps have been downloaded and 1.5 million eBooks from iBookstore.

“One million iPads in 28 days-that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Demand continues to exceed supply and we’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.”

That’s quite an impressive set of numbers for a product that has only been on sale a month today. The numbers will continue to grow at a healthy rate too as an international launch is set for this month with several more countries having both the iPad wifi and iPad 3G models towards the end of the month.

Via: Engadget

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