Toshiba X305, Powerful Notebook for Gamers

toshiba X305

The Toshiba X305, has officially seen the light with specifications and price issue. At least if we want the top model range it will go for over $ 4,000.

However, the Toshiba X305, designed primarily for gamers with price tag ; $ 1,400, which is not bad if you consider that this is a portable 17-inch screen with a 1680 x 1050 pixels resolution and spectacular colors .

Toshiba X305 is all about Powerful Performance, The processor runs on a Core 2 Extreme QX9300 which accompanied by up to 4 GB of RAM and two DDR3 graphics card SLI NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 512 MB each.

The hard disk of these beasts is a more advanced combination. On the one hand we have a 128 GB SSD that comes with a SATA hard disk of 320 GB and can run 7,200 rpm.

The multimedia aspect, with such a power will bring computing experience to the fullest. Here we have a HDMI output and four Harman Kardon speakers

The Difference between Notebook and Laptop

Laptops

Sometimes we got confused with some mobile computer terms like Notebook, laptop, Subnotebook,Netbooks, UMPC and more to come…. Are you sure the device you’re using right now is a Notebook or Netbook? let’s find out

Actually there are not too many differences from those title words. Essentially they refer to small personal computer designed for mobile use (mobile computer).

Notebook

Notebook is the early terms that comes along with the emerging of mobile computing tech. A laptop is usually shaped like a big notebook with 0.7-1.5 inches thickness and dimensions ranging from 10×8 inches (27×22cm, 13″ display) to 15×11 inches (39×28cm, 17″ display) and up. Nowadays laptops weighing 3 to 12 pounds.

woman with a notebook on her lap

Laptop

Laptops term comes in line with the terms Notebook. However, the word ‘laptop’ is often used because it is taken from the behavior of notebook users, who prefer to put the device on their lap rather than put it on the desk

Sony Vaio Subnotebook

Subnotebook

Subnotebook is Laptops weighing typically between 0.8 to 2.7 kg and a 6.4 to 13.3 inches diagonally display. A

subnotebook is a lightweight and small portable computer, which has most features of a standard laptop computer but comes smaller package. Subnotebook is often applied to systems that run full versions of desktop OS such as Windows or Linux, rather than specialized software such as Palm OS, Windows CE, or Internet Tablet OS.

psion netbook pro

Netbook

Netbook is a new term, which launched by Intel in February 2008. Netbook is intended for small sized notebook category with standard functionality and lightweight. Netbook can be called as a smaller version of the laptop. Technically, Netbook is a new term for the small size laptop with the emphasis on the function of Internet applications and wireless communication. Hence, should have wi-fi connection.

Nettop

There are also terms Nettop. Nettop is a version of the desktop (computer desk) in mini size and an internet connection which is a must. Netbook and nettop is the Intel project to provide computer access in developing countries.

EB UMPC with GPS

Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC)

Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) is a small form factor (a standard size and shape) for tablet PCs and subnotebook/netbooks. Besides of 7-10 inch netbooks, 13.3 inch subnotebooks are also included. The form factor was initially developed as part of Project Origami, and at first only included tablet pc’s. The project was a joint development exercise by Intel, Samsung, and Microsoft. Intel is also responsible for the Mobile Internet Device, a variation on the UMPC concept.

Fujitsu Lifebook tablet PC

Tablet PC

Tablet PC is a notebook or slate-shaped mobile computer, that comes with a touchscreen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology which allows the user to operate the computer with a digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a mouse And keyboard

The tablet PC offers a more mobile way to interact with a computer. The device often used where regular notebooks are impractical or don’t provide the needed functionality.

The term “Tablet PC” was introduced by Microsoft in a Keynote Address by Bill Gates at the 2001 Comdex conference. Tablet PC also known as Pen computer or Pen computing.

So, What’s next..?

MacBook Multi-Touch Gestures Experiment with Firefox 3.1

The new release of Firefox 3.1 already support the construction of finger gesture, dragging the right and left, back and forwards, zoom and a bit of rotation between the tabs Among others. So the owners of MacBook with multi-touch trackpads can try the experiment using Firefox 3.1 which Gestures could be included to the final 3-1 or could be not, but at least it is a developer of the file for commutation of great convenience twist

Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 Download

Firefox 3.1 beta

Previously we posted about how hot the web browser battle since the coming of Google Chrome and the Popular IE. And Now Mozilla releases Firefox 3.1 Beta for developer testing and community feedback. The new version came up with some new features you can expect, like Gecko layout engine, support for CSS 2.1 and CSS 3 properties, Smart Location Bar and more…, lets take a closer looks at what the Firefox 3.1 beta 1 all about;

Improved Ctrl-Tab 3D interface

A new tab-switching shortcut that shows previews of the tab you’re switching to

Faster JavaScript

Firefox 3.1 is proven to be the fastest compared to other browsers, and this is due to the new TraceMonkey JavaScript engine that built into 3.1.

Location Awareness

Firefox 3.1 will set up geolocation to the mix, streamlining the process required to get information from web sites based on your location

The Web technologies Support

To compete against the other emerging browsers, th Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 also support the Latest Web tech, such as <video> and <audio> elements, the W3C Geolocation API, web worker threads, JavaScript query selectors, SVG transforms and offline applications.

• Firefox 3.1 Beta 1 [Mozilla]

Samsung Symbian Smartphones In The Smartphone Show In London

Samsung Symbian Smartphones in the Smartphone Show

For those who have the chance to make a trip to London for the Smartphone Show, you’ll find the latest Smartphone from Samsung.

So what’s cool about the Samsung’s smartphones?

First, INNOV8, is a Slide Phone 8Mpix AF with the S60 Symbian OS. it embeds a QVGA 2.9 “with 16M colors, UMTS with HSDPA, GPS, WiFi, TV output and is compatible DivX, DLNA WMA, and H.264, plus a 3D graphics chipset, a 16 GB of internal memory and an optical mouse,

Then, the I7110, which features QVGA AMOLED”of 2.6, FM Radio, the DNSe 2.0, GPS (Geo-Tagging, pedestrian and car …), an accelerometer, 3D Games (FIFA 2008, asphalt), and Optical Mouse, oh yeah it is also DLNA certified.

For connectivityThe Samsung I7110 is equipped with Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi and USB 2.0. Other selling points are 50 MB of memory, a memory slot (up to 16 GB), a camera 5MPix. And finally, our I7110 embeds a video player (DivX / H.263 / H.264 / WMV / MP4, RV), a music player (MP3 / AAC / AAC / EACC / WMA / RealAudio).

Finally, the L870, which runs on the Symbian OS 9.3 as well. Regarding the characteristics, L870, has a 3 megapixel camera, a 2.4”QVGA screen, 100 MB of internal memory MicroSD slot accepting up to 4 GB, a thickness of 13.5mm, and that the FM radio and Bluetooth stereo. It is also compatible with HSDPA and 3G networks.

Mininote: The Newly born Netbook from Epson

The Upcoming Epson Netbook

Epson has been slow to start in the rush of Netbook War, but now they are beginning to respond, probably due to lower sales of mobile phones in Japan. And almost 1 year after Toshiba, ASUS, NEC and Epson now offer their own Netbook

Instead of Windows Vista, the notebook runs on XP and there is still no Linux version and their prices are more expensive than their counterparts form the US or Europe. It seems that Epson offers a much less interesting and nothing special on their upcoming Netbook

So far, this is all we know about this upcoming Netbook, the Mininote:

• ATOM N270 (1.60GHz)
• WSVGA Screen 10.2 “WSVGA (1024 x 600)
• XP Home SP3
• 945GSE Video Express Chipset
• 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
• 160GB SATA HDD @ 5400rpm
• Lan and WiFi b / g

The epson’s Netbook will be available in Japan in late November

iBangle, the ring version of iPod

Apple is one of the major sources of inspiration of a large number of industrial designers. Their flawless designs have given them the reputation and that is why some of these creative designers dare to suggest the ideas about the devices on the logo of the apple.

One of these concepts is specifically the

iBangle, the ring version of iPod

by designer Gopinath Prasana. This ring that you can see in the picture is nothing other than a mini iPod.

Does it work? Of course, the inner ring is a material that is inflated to the accessory remains steadfast on the finger and with the respective controls music,. The device also has an air outlet which is responsible for the air and out to keep the pillow inside the ring.

To complete the concept, the designer has added a pair of wireless ear phones