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By September 3, 2014 Read More →

Beefy Bay Trail Toshiba Chromebook on it’s way

imgresA new Bay Trail Toshiba Chromebook is on it’s way. Two separate models are being prepared for a launch this side of Christmas, each with varying screen resolutions and RAM configurations. The cheaper of the pair comes with 2GB RAM, a standard HD (1366×768) resolution and 11 hour battery life (better than the 10.5 we were expecting). Priced at $249.99 (US) makes this more than competitive with similarly spec’d Bay Trail devices.

The second has a more generous 4GB of RAM plus a full HD (1920×1080) resolution. The increase in pixels being pushed means an increase in the power required to do so. As such, this model packs in a shorter battery life of ‘just’ 9 hours. MSRP for this model is $329.99 (US). The release date being touted by Toshiba is November. It’s is expected they shall begin shipping sooner, hopefully.

Posted in: Laptops, News
By September 3, 2014 Read More →

HTC Launches the HTC Desire 610 in Coral

htccoral1HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, is pleased to announce a colour exclusive with Three for its powerful mid-range handset, the HTC Desire 610.  Available to customers from Three on the 1st Sept 2014, Coral is a stunning extension to the original HTC Desire 610 colours.  Bristling with audio visual power, the HTC Desire 610 in Coral offers Three customers even more choice when selecting a phone to reflect their personality and style.

Peter Frølund, UK and Nordics General Manager, HTC said: “We have a special relationship with our customers. The HTC Desire 610 delivers high-spec beauty in an amazingly affordable package yet we know that they are always looking for something different. Coral is a warm, unique colour which will allow our customers to stand out from the crowd.”

The HTC Desire 610 offers a host of features including a stunning 4.7” screen, HTC BlinkFeed™ and HTC’s industry-leading audio experience, HTC BoomSound™, which tops the charts when it comes to listening to music and watching films on your device thanks to dual front-facing speakers that deliver powerful and immersive sound.

Posted in: News, Phones
By September 2, 2014 Read More →

ViewSonic unveils ultimate entertainment Display

VG2401mh_low_resViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, expands its entertainment line today with the launch of its new VG2401mh, a 24-inch Full HD display designed specifically for avid gamers and entertainment enthusiasts.

The VG2401mh features a 144Hz rapid refresh rate and blazing-fast 1ms response time, delivering ultra-smooth graphics and lag-free, crisp images for extreme moments of game play, as well as action-packed videos and other multimedia entertainment applications. The VG2401mh also features ViewSonic’s Game Mode technology. Game Mode technology enhances visibility and detail by brightening the dark scenes of video games providing the ultimate gaming experience. In addition, an “Aimpoint” hotkey function provides gamers with on-screen crosshairs for an instant and accurate.

“We are very excited to launch our high-performance gaming monitor, the VG2401mh. Perfect for both professional and casual gamers, we developed this monitor after noticing a growing demand within the gaming industry for a monitor not only to enhance the visual experience during game play, but also to provide a competitive edge to gamers,” said Claire Chuang, Monitor Product Manager at ViewSonic Europe. “We’ve developed cutting-edge technologies and designed features specifically to help gamers compete and excel in a wide array of games.”

The VG2401mh includes dual HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, as well as dual USB hub connectivity, making it easy to connect to high-definition multimedia devices and gaming consoles such as Xbox and PS3, Blu-ray and DVD players, as well as traditional PC systems. 

Along with a slim matt bezel, an advanced ergonomic design allows users to swivel, pivot, tilt, raise, and lower the display for a more comfortable viewing experience, while proprietary Flicker-Free Technology and Blue Light Filter help to reduce eye fatigue during extended periods of gaming.

The ViewSonic VG2401mh will be available from October 2014 with an MSRP of £249 (including VAT).

Posted in: Desktop Computing, News
By September 2, 2014 Read More →

LG and Swarovski create a Premium OLED TV

LG Swarovski OLED TV 2

LG Electronics, with design support from Swarovski, the renowned Austrian jewellery brand and world-leading manufacturer of high-quality crystals, will unveil a one-of-a-kind CURVED OLED TV at IFA Berlin. Featuring a streamlined stand studded with shimmering crystals complemented by the brilliant, precise colours of the OLED’s self-lighting pixels, this advanced TV exudes elegance beyond compare.
 
With a paper-thin depth of just 4mm and a weight of only 16kg, the LG CURVED OLED TV is the perfect showcase for Swarovski’s finest. Featuring LG’s stylish crystal stand, the ergonomically curved display appears to float on thin air, a breathtaking effect that helps to increase viewer immersion. To create this totally unique stand, approximately 460 luminescent Aurora Borealis crystals of three different sizes (SS8, 10 and 12) were applied by hand using specially made stencils. The result is a subtle but elegant sparkling pattern that turns a cutting-edge television into a work of art.
 
LG’s OLED TV offers unrivalled visual precision thanks to the company’s advanced pixel-dimming system and the inherent advantages of OLED technology. Viewers can see every pixel come alive and will enjoy the incredible realism of sharp, natural colours and infinite contrast ratio. A singular product that combines the best of technology with the best of design, the luxurious LG CURVED OLED TV with Swarovski crystals glitters and shines in more ways than one.
 
“We are excited to showcase this one-of-a kind TV — our first collaboration with designers from Swarovski — to visitors at IFA,” said Hyun-hwoi Ha, president and CEO of LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “The epitome of luxury and refinement, Swarovski crystals and LG’s premium OLED TV complement each other perfectly. The crystals help to create an aesthetic that is, quite simply, gorgeous, while our OLED technology ensures a level of picture quality that is every bit as stunning as one could imagine.”
 
The limited edition LG OLED TV will be on display at IFA 2014 in Hall 11.2 of Messe Berlin from September 5-10 and will roll out to European customers in the fourth quarter of this year. 
Posted in: News, TV & Home Cinema
By September 2, 2014 Read More →

Powercubes Unboxing

vlcsnap-2014-08-28-16h54m38s123Recently we received some rather fetching PowerCubes from Allocacoc, a reimagination of a four gang power adapter for home use. These PowerCubes come in all manner of different configurations to fit your needs and we have a look at two different sorts. Over the last week we have been putting these to use and finding them quite adaptable to their surroundings and much better looking then the traditional style. The wife doesn’t seem to mind having one of these stretched across the floor and the layout of the plugs themselves have proved to be entirely practical.

 

 

1850, RW USB + Plug verpakking

Posted in: Gadgets, News, Videos/Unboxings
By August 27, 2014 Read More →

EE announce the Samsung Galaxy Alpha

samsung-galaxy-alpha-2014EE have announced the Samsung Galaxy Alpha will be available to pre-order on the UK’s biggest and fastest 4G network from 28 August. 
 
 * The UK’s fastest 4G speeds
 * Inclusive roaming calls and texts in select international destinations*
 * 2 for 1 cinema tickets with EE Film
 * Exclusive discounts on EE’s superfast Fibre Broadband, so customers can enjoy blistering speeds in the home as well as on-the-move
 * Inclusive unlimited calls to 080 numbers*
 * Three months free Now TV, six months free Deezer and 12 months free access to fitness app Endomondo**
 
 
Nicola Shenton, Head of Device Portfolio at EE, said: “The Galaxy Alpha is perfectly suited to EE’s superfast 4G network. When combined with the UK’s fastest mobile speeds, the power of Samsung’s new octa-core processor provides a truly unforgettable mobile experience. Add innovative camera technology and HD streaming on a stunning AMOLED screen and you have a smartphone that demands the very best 4G connectivity.”
 
4G from EE is already available in 250 major towns and cities across the UK, as well as over 2,500 smaller towns and villages, covering 73% of the population. 
Posted in: News, Phones
By August 18, 2014 Read More →

Acer Liquid E3 Unboxing

vlcsnap-2014-08-14-12h48m00s13Acer have sent over their dual sim Liquid E3 low end smartphone. This Android powered phone features a great amount of power and genuinely impressive styling.

 

Acer Liquid E3 specification:

  • Mediatek MT6589 Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • 4 GB ROM
  • +.03.
  • 1 GB RAM
  • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 for both SIM 1 & 2
  • 136 x 68 x 9 mm (5.35 x 2.68 x 0.35 in)
  • 134 g
  • microSD, up to 32 GB
  • 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
  • 2 MP, LED flash
  • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches

 

Posted in: Phones, Videos/Unboxings
By August 16, 2014 Read More →

4G Quad Core for £60 from Gearbest

1406826577626-P-1902461Gearbest.com are offering the Landvo L200G for a mere £63. This 4G device is one of the first phones running the MT6290 ARMv7 Quad core, 1.3GHz processor. Coupled with a 5.0 inch QHD IPS display this is a bargain if ever there was one. The only downside is the 4GB Rom onboard, however for this price its hard to complain.

Main Features:

  • 4G: FDD-LTE, 1800MHz, 2600MHz
  • 3G: WCDMA 850MHz, WCDMA 900MHz, WCDMA 1900MHz, WCDMA 2100MHz
  • 2G: GSM 850MHz, GSM 900MHz, GSM 1800MHz, GSM 1900MHz
  • OS: Android 4.4
  • CPU: MTK6582 ARMv7 Quad core, 1.3GHz
  • 1GB RAM + 4GB ROM
  • 5 inch IPS Display for razor sharp images
  • Support Gravity/Light/Proximity Sensing System
  • FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth/GPS Function Supported

 

You can find out more over on their Facebook page, including opportunities of win gear.
Posted in: News, Phones
By August 15, 2014 Read More →

Acer Liquid S2 Unboxing

vlcsnap-2014-08-14-13h43m18s174Acer have provided us with a red Acer S2, the phablet to end all phablets. Alongside the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.2 this 6.0″ device is juxtaposed by it’s Nano Sim card slot!

Acer Liquid S2 sepcification:

  • GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, HSDPA 900 / 2100, LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600
  • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 6.0 inches
  • 16 GB ROM
  • 2 GB RAM
  • microSD, up to 128 GB
  • Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
  • 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, LED ring flash, 2160p@24fps, 1080p@60fps
  • 2 MP, 1080p@30fps

 

Posted in: Phones, Videos/Unboxings
By August 13, 2014 Read More →

Nexus 6 specs spotted?

AtutuIt looks like some specs of the Nexus 6 alongside its Motorola Shamu codename have been spotted under the benchmarking app AnTuTu. AnTuTu’s database contains the listing for a device called “Google shamu” sporting a Qualcomm  Snapdragon 805 chipset with a quad-core Krait 450 processor working at 2,65GHz, 3GB of RAM and the Adreno 420 GPU. We also see a 5.2″ QHD (1,440 x 2,560 pixel) display. The camera weighs in at 13Megapixel alongside a 2.1MP front facing camera. 

Pretty beefy specs and something worth getting excited over. However, this could just be a list of speculated specifications, or place holder details for an upcoming announcement. 

Posted in: Phones, Rumours
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