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Apple TV OS Price

May 312012

Apple TV OS Price

BGR has learned from a trusted source that Apple is planning to demonstrate a brand new version of the Apple TV operating system next week at WWDC. This new OS is said to be much more feature-complete than the current OS that runs on the Apple TV, and is apparently the one that Apple’s upcoming HDTV will run. Yes, that one.

We’ve heard Apple is actively trying to court manufacturers to use a new “control out” API in order for third-party manufacturers to make accessories that are compatible with the new Apple TV OS and the upcoming “iTV.” It’s said that by using the API, it will be possible to control any connected components all from the Apple remote (and the Apple remote iOS app as well, we’re assuming).

New BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 beta 2012

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May 312012

New BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 beta 2012

Research in Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook product manager, Michael Clewley, has confirmed through his Twitter page that the company is planning to release a beta version of its 2.1 Playbook OS by the “end of May.” After signing up as a BlackBerry developer, the update will be pushed to eligible devices once it is released. The company’s previous update brought native contacts, calendar and email to the tablet. Details surrounding the PlayBook OS 2.1 beta are not yet available.

Gigabyte’s X11 Lightweight Laptop Price, Review

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May 312012

Gigabyte’s X11 Lightweight Laptop Price, Review

Gigabyte's X11 Lightweight Laptop Price, Review

Last week, Gigabyte teased us with the promise of a new bantam laptop, the X11, that would be the “lightest notebook on earth.” Today, it appears the good folks at Pocket-lint have taken a bit of the wind out of the company’s sails by posting a plethora of press pics of the new machine for all the world to see. Naturally, we can’t say for sure that this is the forthcoming X11, but whatever it is, it’s a slim little black beauty that looks to be right at home with the MacBook Airs and Ultrabooks of the world — it’s got a wedge-shaped silhouette and a modicum of external connectivity (one USB socket and one DisplayPort). Want to see more of it’s ebony exterior in advance of tomorrow’s official announcement? Head on down to the source link for the full spill.

Latest Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Laptop Price, Review

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May 312012

Latest Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Laptop Price, Review

Today is May 31, 2012, the day Intel finally revealed specifics on its dual-core Ivy Bridge processors. That means the month of June is going to be teeming with new laptops, many of them packing Intel’s latest chips. Lenovo’s 12-inch ThinkPad X230 will be one of them when it goes on sale June 5th, and it happens to be the first machine we’ve tested with one of Intel’s dual-core-flavored CPUs. But make no mistake: the X230 brings more than just a speed bump. With this generation, Lenovo overhauled its signature keyboard, opting instead for an island-style layout with wider-spaced keys. Rounding out the list is a 300-nit IPS display, a battery rated for nine hours of runtime and, of course, that brand-new Core i5-3320M CPU. So how much better is the performance? Is it a good deal for $1,249? And what to make of that revamped keyboard? Find the answers to all those questions after the break.

New Intel details 14 dual-core Ivy Bridge Processors 2012

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May 312012

New Intel details 14 dual-core Ivy Bridge Processors 2012

Intel announced its quad-core Ivy Bridge processors in April, but we’ve known that dual-core CPUs must be on the way too. And alas, the chip maker does have some up its sleeve — 14, to be exact. Core i5 and Core i7 versions will be the first to ship, with Core i3 processors launching later this year along with new Pentiums and Celerons. Of the 14 dual-core processors, six are desktop-grade. The rest are mobile, though four are ultra-low voltage (which will be denoted by a U at the end of their name). Computex is just around the corner, and we expect to see plenty of Ivy Bridge systems — especially Ultrabooks with ultra-low voltage CPUs — there next week. In the meantime, we’ve already reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad x230, a system running a dual-core 2.6GHz Core i5 Ivy Bridge processor. If you’re into the nitty-gritty details, you’ll find plenty to love in the Intel slides below the break.

Gigabyte X11 11.6-inch Notebook Price

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May 312012

Gigabyte X11 11.6-inch Notebook Price

Well hello there again, Gigabyte X11. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s leak, Gigabyte’s just made its 11.6-inch X11 laptop (or is that an Ultrabook?) official. At 975g (2.15 pounds) it claims the title of “lightest notebook on earth” — and weighs even less on Mars. Design-wise, you’re looking at a 16.5mm (0.65 inches) to 3mm (0.19 inches) thin Macbook Air-like body made of real carbon fiber (!) with an aluminum hinge. Under the hood you’ll find unspecified third generation Intel Core processors (read Ivy Bridge), 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Mobile Intel HM77 Express chipset with Intel HD Graphics 4000, a 128GB SSD, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.

Dell E series Latitude laptops Price, Review

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May 312012

Dell E series Latitude laptops Price, Review

Round Rock just rolled out some new consumer machines this week, so it comes as no surprise that it’s doling out some fresh computing goodies to the enterprise as well. First up is the new Dell Latitude E series laptops that come with a variety of ports for your connecting pleasure: one eSATA/USB combo, two USB 3.0 ports, a serial connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, plus HDMI and Gigabit ethernet. All those sockets come embedded in a chassis made of magnesium alloy that’s been powder-coated on the bottom, giving it a lightweight, yet sturdy look and feel. In keeping with the tough-but-light theme, the top of these Latitudes are sheathed in aluminum, and the hinges are made of steel. Additionally, though it’s a new machine, it’s backwards compatible with many previous-gen Latitude docks and batteries

New Double-sided Transparent Touchscreen 2012

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May 312012

New Double-sided Transparent Touchscreen 2012

See-through displays may or may not be making a comeback, but NTT DoCoMo is at least trying to give them a different spin. Working with Fujitsu, it’s added a Vita-style extra touch panel to the rear of the screen, which works with the transparency to let the user navigate Android without ever obscuring the UI with their fingers. It also allows new types of interaction based on “gripping” objects — holding down a finger at the back to modify the effect of a swipe on the front. The prototype was actually announced a little while back, but DigInfo has a video (embedded after the break) that shows how it works in practice — just don’t expect to be enjoying Netflix on that washed-out QVGA display anytime soon.

2012 Visualized Sauber F1 cutaway car Price

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May 312012

2012 Visualized Sauber F1 cutaway car Price

Ever wondered what goes on inside a Formula 1 car? No, we’re not talking about Jenson Button’s delicate elbow movements, we mean inside the car. Well, it turns out that we’re not the only ones, and fortuitously for us, some people with the actual means to find out — the Sauber F1 team — have done the noble thing, and cut one in half. Yes, a real F1 car. Cut in half. It took two years to achieve, but from tip to tail, it’s all there on display. That precious steering wheel you see drivers carry with them? Halved. Clever layered fuel system for lower center of gravity? Carved open. They even bring a driver in, the only thing to remain intact.

New VIA ARTiGO A1200 2012

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May 312012

New VIA ARTiGO A1200 2012

Most ultra-compact, fanless PCs are intended for the embedded market — that is, not for the proletariat to tinker with directly. VIA’s no stranger to serving that crowd, but it’s making a point of addressing home users who want this class of PC for DIY projects, like home media servers, with the ARTiGO A1200. The new design is still using the dual-core, 1GHz Eden X2 of VIA’s usual embedded PCs at its heart, but it comes wrapped in a smaller, more eye-catching package with HDMI video out and support for Windows 7. That’s not to say that the A1200 represents a softening, inside or out. The PC can still survive temperatures between 32F and 113F with dust resistance in the bargain, and there’s an array of ports you’re still less likely to find on an everyday computer, such as a CFast slot (for storage) and dual gigabit Ethernet jacks. The $320 it costs to buy the new ARTiGO today won’t get you an OS, RAM or a hard drive, but its ability to survive for years in a hot, dusty closet just might be worth the cost.

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