May 12 2010

Bigfoot Networks trounces ping times with Killer 2100 network card

Category: Industry Happenings — admin @ 8:17 am

We haven’t been this worked up about a product since we realized that someone actually made a Hello Kitty warming blanket, and if we can convince our sound card to slide down a slot, we’ll probably be kicking our integrated Ethernet port to the curb in favor of the Killer 2100. All jesting aside, Bigfoot Networks has returned after 14 months of silence in order to debut the “world’s fastest online gaming card.” According to the company, this here NIC is equipped with a dedicated network processor, Windows stack bypass, Visual Bandwidth Control and “other optimizations” designed to provide the most optimal online gaming experience ever. For those drinking the Kool-Aid, it’ll be available for £86 ($127) in the coming weeks — we’d caution you to wait for benchmarks first, though. Or just buy a faster internet connection.

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Mar 05 2010

Microsoft Surface: Apple Tablet Killer?

Category: Apple — admin @ 2:17 am





The Microsoft Surface, one word- awesome! This is a surface computing platform that responds to natural hand gestures and real world objects. It has a 360-degree user interface, a 30-inch reflective surface with a XGA DLP projector underneath the surface which projects an image onto its underside, while four cameras in the machine’s housing record reflections of infrared light from objects and human fingertips on the surface. The surface is capable of object recognition, object/finger orientation recognition and tracking, and is multi-touch and is multi-user. Users can interact with the machine by touching or dragging their fingertips and objects such as paintbrushes across the screen, or by placing and moving placed objects. This paradigm of interaction with computers is known as a natural user interface (NUI). Sweet huh? It will initially be used in hospitality businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, retail, public entertainment venues and the military for tactical overviews. The price tag is going to be of course very large, somewhere are $700 to $10000. I wouldn’t imagine this as the nonexistent Apple Tablet killer, but a expensive second look. Twitter: www.twitter.com Blog: www.appleguy1000.wordpress.com

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Oct 24 2009

BlackBerry Storm vs iPhone 3G: Will Rim Blackberry be iPhone killer?

Category: BlackBerry — admin @ 1:21 am


He had recently published a side by side comparison of the iPhone 3G and T-Mobile G1 DVD converter, which triggered an interesting debate. (from: iPhone Hacks) Here Comes Another Side-by-comparison of Apple's iPhone 3G, RIM BlackBerry Storm, which is considered as another iPhone Killer. BlackBerry Storm is expected to be released sometime in November exclusively from Verizon in the U.S. and Vodafone in the UK. Hardware SpecDimension: Storm = 4 4 x 2 4 x 0 6 inchesiPhone 3G = 5 5 x 2 4 x 0 48 inchesWeight: Storm 155giPhone = = 133gScreen size: Storm = 3 2 inchesiPhone = 3 5 inchesCamera: Storm iPhone 2M pixel = 3 = 2M pixel Memory: 1 GB = Thunder on board + 16GB expandable with MicroSDiPhone = 8 GB / 16 GB (without extension) battery: Storm = 5 5 hours talk / 360 hours standby iPhone = 5 hours talk time / 300 hours T-Mobile G1 that standbyUnlike we read in the past, steals Blackberry Storm, the design and look like the iPhone 3G. However, it seems as smooth as the iPhone 3G. It is a bit thicker (0. 14INCH more) and heavier (22g) than the iPhone 3G. And, surprisingly, the BlackBerry Storm does not come with Wi-Fi support, or probably consider Verizon's 3G network is good enough. BlackBerry Storm, the screen is a little smaller (3. 2 inches) compared to 3G (3. 5-iPhone inches), but sports a slightly higher resolution (460×360 pixels) for iPhone 3G (460×360 pixels). Winner: iPhone 3G Advice: How to convert DVD to iPhone 3G entry MethodWith success of several of the iPhone, the touch interface, touch is now the standard for all new Smartphone. What has been the iPhone, the storm did not have physical slide keyboard and screen are used as inputs, in fact, the first smartphone from RIM on a touch screen function. Clear, however, RIM, which is the technology developed at the storm makes a little different from other touch screen phone available. RIM refers its touch technology as "Clickable Screen". That is, if the user clicks on the screen, you really can feel the button down and stop pressing the mouse button. They call it a game, the touch technology, the on-screen keyboard makes the change more attractive. Moreover, as T-Mobile G1 have been incorporated into the cut and paste in different applications, a missing feature the iPhone 3G. Winner: The drive to a winner in this call until the user feedback contact RIM technology. We love the iPhone 3G revolutionary multi-touch interface. Multimedia Multimedia is not the strong area of RIM smartphones, as it is primarily aimed at business users. The storm is developed with the support of several options in mind in order to attract more casual users. Standard, such as music and video playback is included. A wide range of audio formats (including MP3, AAC, WMA, etc.) and video formats (including MPEG4, WMV, etc). Thunder, you can also synchronize your iTunes music files using BlackBerry Media Sync and has its own software to manage your music. iPhone 3G is the best iPod Apple has ever existed. Music and video playback experience is awesome. And units of the Apple features such as Genius playlists to update the iPhone, iPhone multimedia support nearly unbeatable. With its seamless integration with iTunes Store songs wirelessly, or you can synchronize including desktop through iTunes. The iPhone 3G also supports a wide range of music formats but only plays Quick Time video. Winner: iPhone Video Recording & 3GCamera Apple has not updated the camera in the iPhone 3G, which remains a simple 2 megapixel camera while Storm comes with: 3 2 megapixel camera and includes video recording capability. Also, a storm of flash and autofocus for the camera. Winner: BlackBerry Storm CapabilityiPhone 3G modem is not compatible with immobilization and Apple tends to ban all applications on the App Store, adding that this ability. The only option we have is to jailbreak the iPhone and use applications such as flight PdaNet, iphone modem, etc. BlackBerry Storm, built by hand, come with strings attached. Winner: BlackBerry StormTips: How to convert to the BlackBerry, with BlackBerry Converter Daniusoft DVD? Company DVD features Apple has made some progress in order to gain market share from RIM in the enterprise. 3G iPhone, with added support for Microsoft's ActiveSync protocol, users can access corporate Microsoft Exchange services. Moreover, it takes a major step forward in support of Cisco IPsec VPN, which is a risk standard wireless LAN security. Plus now includes a feature to remotely delete allow administrators of data if the iPhone is lost or stolen. RIM is always the leader in wireless devices. Storm, in no way lead to pursue in this area. The support of the company is excellent, that different security policies can be defined so that an administrator can activate or shut down specific Bluetooth profiles, and have access to your digital camera. Winner: BlackBerry determine StormTo summary, using BlackBerry strike a balance between economics and causality. It is by far the most stylish BlackBerry, RIM, which will attract customers causality. Is it another iPhone killer? The hard to close. iPhone 3G and BlackBerry both come with some special features that are not and have different market positions. However, I still do not understand the omission of Wi-Fi in BlackBerry Storm, it's true that BlackBerry users in the business, which is geared mainly for email, but it seems like a great inconvenience for the iPhone 3G. As a consumer device, iPhone to win in any case, thanks to the iPod application, its Safari browser, which is easily the most advanced web browser on a portable device that can surf the Internet on the iPhone is a joy and a its total cool factor. But if you need some business-savvy consumers and businesses, instead, BlackBerry is still the de facto choice. RIM also has not disclosed pricing or formal extradition. You can use the demo video of the BlackBerry Storm check to get an overview: BlackBerry Storm, T-Mobile G1 and Nokia will soon appear XpressMusic (Nokia touchscreen first) can call or not, a murderer could be the iPhone, but they are highly competitive and Apple iPhone 3G to make sure that Apple is constantly renewed at the end of benefit to consumers as we can. Let us know what a winner in your opinion and why?

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Sep 17 2009

T-Mobile G-1: iPhone Killer?

Category: Windows Mobile — admin @ 3:34 am





Senior Technology Correspondent Gary Krakow says the first Google phone could be the first smartphone to compete with Apple's 3G iPhone-on. Get our new push application now THESTREET.COM INTERNET built for. . .

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Sep 13 2009

Best Killer Apps for Nokia N95 8GB

Category: Windows Mobile — admin @ 7:34 am





Read the full article here: http://n95apps. Wordpress. com / Nokia N95 8GB is still the best smartphone around. I hate to see the users of this epic piece of hardware, not 100%. This is. . .

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Aug 26 2009

BlackBerry Storm vs. iPhone 3G: RIM BlackBerry iPhone killer be?

Category: iPhone — admin @ 5:55 am

Recently I had published a side-by-side comparison between the iPhone 3G and T-Mobile G1 DVD Converter, which triggered an interesting debate. (from: iphone hacks) Here is another side-by-side comparison with the Apple iPhone 3G BlackBerry Storm from RIM, which is considered as another iPhone Killer. BlackBerry Storm is expected to be released sometime in November exclusively from Verizon in the United States and Vodafone in the UK. Hardware SpecDimension: Storm = 4 4 x 2 4 x 0 6 inchesiPhone 3G = 5 5 x 2 4 x 0 48 inchesWeight: Storm 155giPhone = = 133gScreen size: Storm = 3 2 inchesiPhone = 3 5 inchesCamera: Storm = 3 2M pixel iPhone = 2M pixel Memory: Storm = 1GB on board + 16GB expandable with MicroSDiPhone = 8GB / 16GB (no extension) Battery: Storm = 5 5 hours of talk time / 360 hours standby iPhone = 5 hours talk time / 300 hours standbyUnlike T-Mobile G1, which we discussed before, the BlackBerry Storm steals "the design and looks a lot like the iPhone 3G. However, it does not seem as elegant as the iPhone 3G. It's a little "thicker (0. 14inches long) and heavy (22g) more iPhone 3G. And amazingly, the BlackBerry Storm does not have Wi-Fi Internet with support for or is likely to keep Verizon's 3G network is pretty good. Screen BlackBerry Storm is a little smaller (3. 2 inches) than the iPhone 3G (3. 5 inches), but it sports a slightly higher resolution (460×360 pixels) iPhone 3G (460×360 pixels). Winner: iPhone 3G Tips: How to convert DVD to 3G entry MethodWith the success of the iPhone's multi-touch interface, touch iPhone is now the standard for all new Smartphone. How has the iPhone, Storm not have physical slide-out keyboard and the screen used as input, in fact, the first smartphone from RIM on touch-screen function. But she points out that RIM develops touch technology, Storm is on a bit "different than other touch-screen smartphone available. RIM refers its touch technology as "Clickable Screen". This means that if users can press the button on the screen, you really feel pressed the button and leave as you press the mouse button. They call it a game, touch technology, makes the change more attractive on-screen keyboard. Moreover, as T-Mobile G1, you have the option to cut and paste between applications, a feature missing iPhone 3G. Winner: The hard to call a winner on this until you feedback from users in contact RIM technology. We love the iPhone 3G is a revolutionary multi-touch interface. Multimedia Multimedia support is not strong area of RIM smartphones, as it primarily targets business users. Storm is with the support of more developed sense of order to attract more casual users. Standard functions such as playing music and video is included. A wide range of audio formats (including MP3, AAC, WMA, etc.) and video formats (including MPEG4, WMV, etc.). Storm, you can also sync iTunes music files using BlackBerry Media Sync and has its own media software to manage your music. iPhone 3G is the best iPod Apple has ever existed. Music and video playback experience is awesome. And drives the functions such as Apple Genius playlists in the iPhone update makes iPhone multimedia support nearly unbeatable. With seamless integration with the iTunes Store, you can songs wirelessly or sync them between the desktop using iTunes. The iPhone 3G also supports a wide range of music formats but only plays Quick Time video. Winner: iPhone Video Recording & 3GCamera Apple does not update the camera in the iPhone 3G, its basis, if the 2-megapixel camera while Storm comes with: 3 2-megapixel camera and video recording capabilities contains. Storm also a flash and autofocus for the camera. Winner: BlackBerry Storm CapabilityiPhone 3G modem does not support tethering and Apple tends to all applications in the App Store banning of this functionality adds. The only option you have is to jailbreak the iPhone and use jailbreak applications like PdaNet, etc. iPhoneModem BlackBerry Storm, has, on the other side, a built-in wire. Winner: BlackBerry StormTips: How to convert to the BlackBerry with BlackBerry Converter Wondershare DVD DVD? Enterprise feature Apple has a good few steps to take market share from RIM implemented in the company. iPhone 3G access with integrated support for Microsoft's ActiveSync protocol allows business users to the services of Microsoft Exchange. It is also supporting a great step forward for Cisco IPsec VPN, which is a standard enterprise wireless security. In addition, includes a feature allows the administrator to wipe data remotely if the iPhone is lost or stolen. RIM has always been a leading provider of wireless devices for businesses. Storm, in any way, maintain a leading role in this area. Business Support is noteworthy that the different security policies can be defined so that the administrator can enable or disable shutting down specific Bluetooth profiles, and also the access to digital camera. Winner: BlackBerry StormTo In conclusion, the BlackBerry, a balance between business and the use of causality. E 'is by far the sleekest BlackBerry, RIM, should the customer acquisition of causality. It is another iPhone killer? The hard to close. iPhone 3G and BlackBerry both come with some unique features that are not otherwise have and positioned in the market. However, I still can not understand it, the omission of Wi-Fi BlackBerry Storm, its true that the BlackBerry for business users, it is primarily used for email, but I think a big disadvantage on the iPhone 3G. As a consumer device, iPhone to win in any case, thanks to the iPod application, its Safari browser, which is easily the most advanced web browser on a portable device, Internet browsing on the iPhone is a pleasure and its overall cool factor. But if you walk a few experienced users of business and enterprise, BlackBerry is still the de facto choice. RIM has also not revealed the price or the official date of delivery. You can use the demo video of the BlackBerry Storm Checkout to get an overview: BlackBerry Storm, T-Mobile G1 and soon to appear Nokia XpressMusic (Nokia Phone) first touch screen may or may not eventually going to be iPhone killer, but they are a healthy competition for Apple iPhone 3G, to ensure that Apple is constantly renewed, which ultimately benefit consumers as we can. Let us know what you a winner in your opinion and why?

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Aug 13 2009

Blackberry Storm Vs Iphone 3g: Will Rim’s Blackberry be Iphone Killer?

Category: iPhone — admin @ 10:41 am

Recently I had published a side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 3G and T-Mobile G1 DVD Converter which evoked an interesting debate.(from:iphonehacks)

Here comes another side-by-side comparison of Apple’s iPhone 3G with RIM’s BlackBerry Storm, which is considered as another iPhone Killer.

BlackBerry Storm is expected to be released some time in November exclusively by Verizon in the US and Vodafone in UK.

Hardware Spec
Dimension:
Storm = 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches
iPhone 3G = 5.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches
Weight:
Storm = 155g
iPhone = 133g
Screen Size:
Storm = 3.2 inches
iPhone = 3.5 inches
Camera:
Storm = 3.2M pixel
iPhone = 2M pixel
Memory:
Storm = 1GB on board + 16GB expandable with MicroSD
iPhone = 8GB / 16GB (No expansion)
Battery:
Storm = 5.5hrs talk time / 360 hrs standby
iPhone = 5hrs talk time / 300 hrs standby

Unlike T-Mobile G1 that we have reviewed earlier, BlackBerry Storm “steals” the design and looks much like the iPhone 3G. However, it does not look as sleek as iPhone 3G. It’s a little bit thicker (0.14inches more) and heavier (22g more) than iPhone 3G. And, surprisingly, BlackBerry Storm does not come with Wi-Fi support or they probably consider Verizon’s 3G network is good enough.

BlackBerry Storm’s screen is also a little bit smaller (3.2 inch) as compared to iPhone 3G (3.5 inch), however it sports a slightly higher resolution (460×360 pixels) than iPhone 3G (460×360 pixels).

Winner: iPhone 3G

Tips: How to convert DVD to iPhone 3G


Input Method

With the success of iPhone’s multi-touch interface, touch is now the standard for any new smartphone. Like iPhone, Storm does not have physical slide-out keyboard and uses the screen as input, in fact its RIM’s first smartphone to feature a touch screen. However, RIM highlights that the touch technology developed on Storm is somewhat different to other touch screen smartphone available. RIM refers its touch technology as “Clickable Screen”. That means, when users press key on screen, they can actually feel the key pressed and release, just like you press the mouse button. They call it a game changing touch technology that makes on-screen keyboard more appealing.

Also, like T-Mobile G1, it will have built-in cut and paste capability across applications a feature missing from iPhone 3G.

Winner:Its difficult to call a winner on this one, until we get feedback from users on RIM’s touch technology. We love iPhone 3G’s revolutionary multi-touch interface.

Multimedia
Multimedia support is not the strong area of RIM smartphones, as they predominantly targets business users. Storm is developed with multiple support in mind to lure more casual users. Standard feature like music and video playback is included. A wide range of audio format (including MP3, AAC, WMA, etc) and video format (including MPEG4, WMV, etc). Storm also allows you to sync iTunes music files via BlackBerry Media Sync and has its own media software to manage your music.

iPhone 3G is the best iPod Apple has ever created. The music and video playback experience is awesome. And, Apple continues to update features like Genius Playlist into iPhone makes iPhone’s multimedia support nearly unbeatable. With its seamless integration with iTunes Store, you can download songs wirelessly or sync it between desktop using iTunes. iPhone 3G also supports a wide range of music formats but only plays Quick Time video.

Winner: iPhone 3G

Camera & Video Recording

Apple did not upgrade the camera in iPhone 3G, its still a basic 2 megapixel camera while Storm comes with 3.2 megapixel camera and includes video recording capability. Storm also includes a flash and auto focus for its camera.

Winner: BlackBerry Storm

Modem Capability
iPhone 3G does not support tethering and Apple tends to ban any applications in App Store that adds this capability. The only option you have is to jailbreak the iPhone and use jailbreak apps such as PDANet, iPhoneModem etc. BlackBerry Storm, on the other hands, comes with tethering built-in.

Winner: BlackBerry Storm
Tips: How to convert DVD to Blackberry with Daniusoft DVD BlackBerry Converter?

Enterprise Feature

Apple has made quite a few strides to take market share from RIM in the enterprise area. iPhone 3G, with built-in support for Microsoft’s ActiveSync protocol, lets enterprise users to access Microsoft Exchange’s services. Also, it takes a great step forwards to support Cisco IPsec VPN, which is a standard in enterprise wireless security. Further, it incorporates a feature to let administrator to wipe data remotely, in case the iPhone is lost or stolen.

RIM is always the leader in enterprise wireless devices. Storm, by no means, continues to lead in this area. The enterprise support is outstanding that different security policies can be defined, such that administrator may enable or shutdown specific bluetooth profiles; and even, to disable its digital camera access.

Winner: BlackBerry Storm

To sum up, BlackBerry strikes a balance between business and causal use. It’s, by far, the sleekest BlackBerry; which should help RIM lure causal customers.

Is it another iPhone killer? Its difficult to conclude. iPhone 3G and BlackBerry both come with some unique features that neither have and they are positioned differently in the market.
However, I still fail to understand the omission of Wi-Fi in BlackBerry Storm, its true that BlackBerry is targeted at the business users who use it primarily for email, but still it seems like a major disadvantage over iPhone 3G.

As a consumer device, iPhone will definitely win thanks to the iPod application, its Safari browser which is easily the most advanced web browser on a portable device which makes browsing the internet on the iPhone a treat and overall for its cool factor. But if you turn to some business-savvy users and enterprise, BlackBerry is still the de-facto choice.

RIM has also not disclosed the pricing or the official shipping date.

You can checkout the demo video of BlackBerry Storm to get an overview:

BlackBerry Storm, T-Mobile G1 and soon to be released Nokia’s XpressMusic phone (Nokia’s first touch screen phone) might or might not end up being iPhone killers but they are healthy competition to Apple’s iPhone 3G that will ensure that Apple constantly innovates which in the end is beneficial for consumers like us.

Let us know which one is a winner from your point of view and why?

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