AmexDigital company has just launched the world’s smallest home media player. AmexDigital MP-501 is based on ARM Cortex A8 processor and supports Full HD playback. In spite of compact size it has not bad specifications. This media device is equipped with SD/SDHC, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output. The list of supported extensions includes: audio - MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, AC3, DTS; pics - JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, BMP, PNG; video: AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9, Real. But the main feature of this device is its price – just $49.
The first information about this Google’s project appeared in May. But Google has already almost made it a reality. According to Engadget FCC has just approved Logitech Revue that is Google TV companion box. According to Google its new service will combine the TV with potential of Internet. There is no official information about its specifications. But it is known that this device is based on 1.2 GHz Intel CE4100 processor, runs on Android OS and is equipped with hard drive, Wi-Fi, HDMI output, USB 2.0 port. It is expected that Google TV service will be launched by the end of coming autumn.
Along with HTC Sense TouchWiz is one of the most progressive user interfaces for mobile devices. The third version of this UI will be compatible with not only with Android, WinMo and proprietary platform but also with new Bada OS. The first device featuring TouchWiz 3 UI will be Samsung Wave. This video demonstrates most remarkable features of new version of Samsung’s user interface for mobile devices.
Toshiba has just launched its new series of external hard drives – Toshiba Canvio. It includes four models featuring 500, 640, 750 GB and 1 TB capacities. All these pocket size devices have been already for order on official Toshiba’s site and cost $120, $140, $160 and $200 respectively. These portable hard drives measure 119х79х17mm. The weight of the 1 TB model is 179g. It is notable that there’s no separate power adapter to cart around - the drives spin off power from the USB 2.0 port. The Toshiba Canvio drives are formatted for use with Windows XP/Vista/7 and ship with Windows-based NTI BackupNow EZ backup software for users who don’t already have a backup solution. But future owners of these devices reformat it for use on Macs.
As it was expected Samsung officially announced its new flagship smartphone on CTIA Wireless 2010 exhibition. Samsung GT-I9000 Galaxy S is high-end device with impressive set of technical characteristics. It runs on Google Android 2.1 Eclair operating system with TouchWiz user interface. The list of pre-installed applications includes Social Hub that provides close integration with popular social networks.
One of its most remarkable features of this mobile device is 4 inch Super AMOLED display with 480×800px resolution and mDNIe (mobile Digital Natural Image engine) technology support. Other specifications are 1 GHz processor, 5 Mp camera with autofocus and flash, 0.3 Mp camera for video calls, 8.16 Gb built-in storage, MicroSD external memory slot (up to 32GB), Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, 3.5 mm headphones jack, GPS, motion sensor, digital compass, accelerometer. 1500 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S measures 122.4×64.2×9.9mm and weights 118g.
This high-end device will become available in next few months. Unfortunately there is no information about price.
South Korean Samsung Electronics company has just announced operating system update for Samsung GT-I5700 Galaxy Spica. At present moment this smartphone runs on Google Android 2.1. But soon owners of this device will have an opportunity to update to Android 2.1 via Samsung PC Studio 7. Firware update will be available to download at official Samsung’s web site.
Recently Asus unveiled its new device that is positioned as the world’s most compact five channel PC speaker. Asus Cine5 measures only 373×100x80 mm but provides realistic and dynamic surround sound to satisfy consummate gamers and personal entertainment users. The output level is 28W max, 15W RMS. Besides, this device looks very stylish. Unfortunately, there is no any word on pricing or availability date.
Just last month Nokia and Intel announced their intention to join their efforts and unite Moblin and Maemo operating systems into one single project called MeeGo. But today Valtteri Halla, director Technology Strategy of Maemo devices, promised that source code of MeeGo will be released by the end of the March. On this basis developers are going to collect operating system for Nokia N900 smartphone and Intel Atom based netbooks and tablet computers. There is no much information about coming operating system but it is known that it will use Qt, OBS and RPM technologies. Besides a number vendors have already informed of their intention to support new OS.
Today during CeBIT 2010 exhibition Asus announced some new mobile devices including its first ebook reader. Asus DR-900 features 9 inch screen with 1024×768 px resolution, 4 Gb built-in storage, Wi-Fi, and 3.5 mm headphones jack. There is also optional 3G module. It is also said that the battery of this e-reader provides viewing of 10,000 pages of text on a single charge. Supported files extensions are PDF, TXT, MP3 and ePUB. Unfortunately there is no any official information about release date and price.
Columbian Haleron company announced its new device. iLet Mini HAL is tablet computer running on Google Android operating system. The main feature of this device is its price - $200. Haleron iLet Mini HAL has 600 MHz VIA processor, 7 inch touchscreen display with 800×480 px resolution, 128 Mb DDR2 RAM, 2 Gb built-in flash storage, SDHC memory card slot, two USB 2.0 ports, stereo loud speacker, 3.5 mm audio jack, . Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, LAN, and Bluetooth. The battery provides up to 16 hours of work time. Unfortunately there is no information about release date.
