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Friday, June 5, 2009
CEATEC - Fujitsu Concept PC
Review WidowPC Sting 517D
Overview & Introduction
WidowPC Sting 517D notebook
The WidowPC Sting 517D is a high-end gaming notebook with more power than most desktops. It features a high-resolution 17” display, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and the holy grail of notebook GPUs, the Nvidia GeForce Go7900GTX with 512MB of dedicated memory.
Specifications:
Processor: Intel Core2Duo T7600 2.33GHz
Memory: 2GB WidowPC L33T RAM
Screen: 17" 1920x1200 WUXGA
Hard Drive One: 100GB 7200RPM SATA
Hot Swappable Hard Drive: 100GB 7200RPM SATA (only available on special request)
Hot Swappable Optical Drive: External DVD-RAM Multidrive
Video Card: nVidia 7900 GTX 512MB Cache
Wireless: Intel Pro Wireless 54Mbps a/b/g with Bluetooth
Operating System: Microsoft XP Professional
Media Features: 1.3Mpixel Digital Video Camera, 4-in-1 card reader
Our 517D has the highest specifications available, and it is certainly not for the budget-conscious, its final price as configured is retail $4,799.75. According to WidowPC, the price is “always negotiable”, so I would assume it can be had for less. The 517D starts at $2,695.
With a Core 2 Duo processor and a 512MB Nvidia graphics card, the 517D's first and foremost audience is gamers. The 517D is also targeted toward those who use 3D modeling applications extensively, as it has an option for the most powerful mobile workstation card available, the Nvidia QuadroFX Go2500 512MB, which is based on the Go7900GTX.
When it comes to competition, there are very few notebooks that can stand up to the 517D in terms of overall performance. Its number one competitor is the Dell XPS M1710, which is also very expensive and does not have the feature set that the 517D does.
Alienware's Area-51 m5750 is another 17” gaming notebook, but its ATI Mobility Radeon X1800 256MB has considerably less performance than the 517D's Nvidia Go7900GTX 512MB.
the design and overall appearance are a far cry from the ordinary notebook. From top to bottom, the 517D is a work of art. All aspects of the design fit together seamlessly, and nothing looks out of place.
dimensions:
Thickness: Front, 1”, back, 1.8”
Weight: 9.4 pounds w/ battery
Across: 15.6”
Front to back: 11.5”
The 517D is a heavy notebook, without a doubt. It is difficult to use on a lap because the main fan is on the right side of the notebook, and a knee can easily block it. I recommend getting some sort of pad if this is to see lap use.
The most eye-catching aspect of this notebook is the lid. Made out of aluminum, it is all-black and has the WidowPC signature black widow spider logo right in the center.
The Core 2 Duo T7600's performance is nothing short of mind blowing. It is the fastest mobile processor on the market, and it looks as if it will stay in that position for some time.
The installed hard drive is a Hitachi 100GB 7,200RPM unit. It operates at a low temperature, although it is a bit noisy as Hitachi hard drives traditionally are. A soft clicking noise is audible when the drive is accessed. Loading times for games and other applications were very fast.
2GB of RAM is a must-have for gamers and power users. The latest games will require more than 1GB of RAM to run smoothly at the highest settings. I did not run out of RAM during any scenario.
The WidowPC Sting 517D has a multitude of ports as a desktop replacement should have, including an ever rare DVI-D port for connections to external monitors and HDTVs, four USB 2.0 ports, and a legacy Serial port. The port placement is detailed in the following photos. All descriptions are left to right.
The Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K16 optical drive installed in our 517D reads and writes CDs and DVDs, along with dual-layer DVDs. The drive was reasonably quiet for all tasks, and I did not have any problems burning different types of media.
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/widowpc_sting_517D.htm
Rock Pegasus 330 Notebook
Due to an unforeseen accident involving a wallet-shaped projectile (presumably, a wallet? - ed) and a rather bouncy sofa, my Sony Vaio no longer has a working @ key. Not only does this particular character get used a lot, but on a UK keyboard the same key also provides the apostrophe.
As they say, every cloud has a silver lining - so when this Rock Pegasus 330 turned up in the labs, not only was its small size perfect for me to take to Computex, but it gave me some real hands on time with the machine.
The Pegasus 330 is a small notebook, weighing in at only 2.1kg making it perfect for anyone on the go. It opens up nicely even on a fairly cramped aeroplane, with room to spare. It has a small 13.3in widescreen display running at 1,280 x 768 using the integrated Intel 945GM graphics, so you won’t be playing any games. But this resolution is fine for word processing, email and other general use.
Inside there is an Intel Core Duo T2400, which operates at 1.83GHz. At the moment, this particularly processor offers the best value for money - so a good choice on Rock’s part. There is also 1GB of DDR2 memory, made up of two 512MB Corsair 4-4-4-12 modules. Being configured like this means performance should be a little better as it is running in dual-channel, but this makes upgrading difficult. If you want 2GB, you should specify this in the configurator and pay a little extra at the beginning.
The Pegasus 330 has several unique features worth noting. When plugged into the mains, the system is automatically overclocked by 5 per cent - in this case to 1.93GHz. I wouldn’t say no to an extra 100MHz, and this is well within the tolerance of the Core Duo range of processors. If the whole concept of overclocking scares every cell in your body, then you can turn this off in the BIOS.
Next to the power button lives two other buttons, each with unique functions. One is the silence button that will lower the clock speeds of the CPU so that the system fan doesn’t need to turn on. The system seemed really quiet anyway but it makes it perfect for listening to music before bed time, without being woken up by the intermittent sound of a whirring fan. Finally, there is the InterVideo InstantOn button. Pressing this button instead of the power button boots in to InterVideo's playback software, which is a Linux distribution stored on the computer. From here you can play DVDs, CDs, MP3's and control the supplied TV Tuner. This saves the hassle of booting in to Windows, which obviously takes time. Instant On is a bit of an exaggeration though, as it takes around 10 seconds to boot in to.
The speakers aren’t great for listening to music, but there is a stereo jack for audio output, so you can plug it in to a set of external support.
As some of you may know from my previous reviews, I’m not a big fan of trackpads and I don’t get on with them well at all. Because of this I have always had a love for the ThinkPad trackpoint and have found myself remarkably adept at keyboard shortcuts. The trackpad on my Sony Vaio is one of those rare trackpads that I actually do get on with – but this in itself is proof that it can’t just be me and that good trackpads are around.
On this notebook, it was certainly one of the better ones I’ve used and definitely rivalling the Sony. Occasionally the pointer would dart around the screen or it just didn’t seem to move at all but I think even the best trackpads suffer from this occasionally. I would certainly consider this trackpad to be above average and if I can use it for a couple of weeks without going crazy, it could be worse.
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/rock_pegasus_330_notebook.htm
ASUS Unleashes Secure Laptops & Tablet
ASUS protected computing starts with fingerprint authentication that grants strict access only to the designated owner. With one swipe, the electronic imaging mechanism reads the fingerprint pattern from the live layer of skin, bypassing any common skin surface conditions that can impair the accuracy of the reading.
With ASUS Security Protect Manager, you can choose to setup multi-factor authentication requirements for data access of different security level. Both passwords and fingerprints can be used as the method of verification. Passwords are encrypted and stored in the hardware-based Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ensuring end-to-end security and avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys for sensitive data.
The R1F (317x232x35mm, 1.98kg) offers a wide aspect visual enjoyment while remaining compact for high mobility. The 180-degrees convertible LCD screen allows easy presentation and data sharing during meetings or at gatherings. Increase productivity and efficiency with handwritten input capability. Together with InfoPen software, users can record and edit images or documents as easy as on a piece of paper with colour and highlighter options. The DigiPen stylus also has an eraser end and mouse control buttons so that users can now navigate a wide range of applications with single-handed ease.
Key features of the tablet PC include Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, Intel Core Duo Processor T2050/T2250/T2300E/T2400/T2500, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500/T5600/T7200/T7400, Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, up to 2GB of DDR2 667MHz memory, 13.3-inch WXGA Color Shine & Crystal Shine LCD, SATA 80/100/120GB HDD (second HDD available), hot swappable optical drive, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR, three USB ports, Express Card, 8-in-1 Card-Reader, Fingerprint Reader, and TPM (optional).
The V1 (363x263x357mm, 2.7kg) series is an ultra-slim 15.4-inch model. The detachable docking station is an ideal solution for quick connection of peripherals, power and communication devices. Whether at home or in the office, it offers advanced practicality and time saved when leaving and returning to the desk.
Key features include Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, Intel Core 2 Duo Processors T7600/T7400/ T7200/T5600/T5500, Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Microsoft Windows XP, up to 2GB of DDR2 667MHz memory, 15.4-inch ZBD LCD, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256/512MB, SATA 80/100/120GB HDD (second HDD available), 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth V2.0+EDR, three USB 2.0 ports, Card Reader, S/PDIF, Express Card, and Fingerprint Reader.
The F2 (343x280x40mm, 2.7kg) series offers wire-free communication ‘anywhere’. With exclusive ASUS MiVo module, users of Skype can place a mobile-to-mobile, mobile-to-PC or PC-to-mobile call anywhere in the world for the price of a local call. A broadband connection such as cable or DSL and access to a regular phone line are the only connections required to make a MiVo call. Once connected, MiVo monitors the Skype session and automatically forwards any incoming as well as outgoing Skype calls to any designated phone/PC, giving users the ultimate wireless freedom even away from the notebook!
The laptop includes Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, Intel Core Solo Processor T1350, Intel Core Duo Processor T2050/T2250/T2300E/T2400/T2500, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500/T5600/T7200/T7400, or Intel Celeron M 420/430, Mobile Intel 945GM/940GML Express Chipset (F2F/HF) or Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset (F2J/JE), Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Microsoft’s Windows XP, up to 2GB of DDR2 667MHz memory, 15-inch XGA LCD, ATI Mobility Radeon X1400/1450 DDRII 128MB, SATA 80/100/120/160GGB HDD, 1.3-Megapixel Webcamera (optional), 10/100/1000, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth V2.0+EDR (optional feature), three USB, TV-Out, Express Card, 7-in-1 Card Reader, Fingerprint reader, and TPM (optional).
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/asuse_unleashes_laptops.htm
Samsung Q40 Pink Laptop
Looks like the color pink is here to stay in the digital world. While all you macho men out there may not touch a pink laptop from miles, us girls don’t mind some pink! The UK store PC World has released an exclusive Samsung Q40 Pink Laptop, which will surely get noticed in the dull black and white world of notebooks. Weighing just 1.15kg and about 1 inch thick, the Q40 may just be a girl’s new best friend!
Computing doesn’t have to be grey or dull, says PC World. The UK superstore has pumped some colour into the world of technology with the exclusive Samsung Q40 Pink Laptop.
The striking (and I’m not sure in a good way - Ed!) laptop brings together unique looks and the latest technology in an ultra-portable small, lightweight size.
The Samsung Q40 Pink Laptop weighs only 1.15kg and is under an inch thick. It’s so slim and light that it’s an ideal choice for mobile working. The Q40 is easy to slip into a stylish bag to carry and use everywhere; on the train or plane, in the hotel or at home.
The Samsung Q40 Laptop isn’t just pretty to look at, the glossy pink top hides a well specified, powerful laptop from one of the best names in the industry. Features include a Intel 1.2GHz Core Solo processor, 512MB RAM, 60GB hard disk drive, 12.1-inch widescreen SuperClear display, and an external DVD re-writer. The laptop is wireless enabled and comes complete with Microsoft’s Windows XP professional and a range of security software.
Colour conscious consumers can find a range of other colourful and useful accessories at PC World proving that computing certainly doesn’t have to be grey or dull. For instance, a Swordfish 14-inch pink laptop sleeve provides an added layer to protection for your laptops and is priced at £14.99. Made from neoprene memory foam the sleeves are available in a range of sizes and other bright colours including Red, Green, Turquoise, Purple and Black.
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/samsung_q40_pink_laptop.htm
Lenovo ThinkPad Z61t Review
Reason for Buying
I used to have a Dell Inspiron 1100, bought 3 years ago just because I thought it was a good deal. It used a 2 GHz Celeron processor. I soon realized what a mistake it was. I used to curse it every other day. It was nothing but a brick and after 1 year of it would mysteriously shutdown after using it for more than 2 hours. It was producing enough heat to keep my house warm in winter. I ditched it after just 1 years of use. I was somehow managing with my office supplied Pentium III 900 MHz desktop.
Then along came my daughter, who is 4 months old now. My wife started complaining that I was spending too much time at the home-office with my desktop, not spending enough time with my daughter. She couldn't find time to use the desktop as well, as the baby needed constant attention. So I decided I needed to get a laptop so that I could watch TV, watch my daughter and browse all at the same time. I also wanted something light so that I can easily carry it around the house with one hand. Another requirement was to have all the data to be in one secure place. I have an external USB hard disk /printer/ DVD burner, LCD monitor etc. Also I make it a point to backup my computer frequently with the external hard disk. I couldn't afford to connect all these accessories and disconnect them one by one when I needed to carry the laptop. So, a mature and easy docking solution was a must.
How and Where Purchased
My initial budget was around $1000. I started with Sony but didn't really like their pricing and lack of core duo in a 14-inch laptop. My friend had a Fujitsu notebook and I was impressed with its quality. But I couldn't configure a Fujitsu notebook for less than $2000 with a core duo processor. I spent some time looking at an HP dv2000t, but their docking solution is a joke. Plus, the build quality wasn't enough for me. Next was the Dell latitude D620. The build quality looked good. I'm not sure why I looked at Dell again given my first experience, but either way I decided against the D620 at the last moment because of lack of S-video and previous Dell nightmares. I then found NotebookReview.com and took my friend's suggestion to take a look at ThinkPads. I didn't know Lenovo had widescreen consumer oriented notebooks. After researching for 2-days I was hooked. I needed a ThinkPad at any cost. I raised my budget to $1,400 but still couldn't configure one with Bluetooth and a DVD writer for under $1,600 with tax. Then I figured out that IBM has EPP pricing which really makes sense. Dell has 12% EPP, but after researching I found Dell EPP was more expensive than non-EPP if you use certain Dell coupons. HP just gives you 10% for EPP. After raising my budget to $1,800, I found an IBM consultant at work and got access to EPP pricing. I had to ship the notebook to Delaware to save $110 tax.
The total cost was, $1,599 ( laptop ) + $265 ( Advanced Dock) + $92 ( 3 year warranty) - $200 ( Discount) = $1,756. The web price will be around $2,600 with tax. I will talk about the additional $200 discount in the support section!
ThinkPad Z61t specs as reviewed:
2.0 GHz Intel T2500 Core Duo
14.1" WXGA+, 1440X900 LCD display
100GB hard drive (5400rpms)
CD-RW/ 8X DVD-RW Multi-burner
1GB SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Bluetooth
Modem
Built-in Camera and microphone
Sudden motion sensor
Fingerprint Reader
802.11 a/b/g wireless built-in
Verizon EVDO built-in
3-in-one card reader
3-year international depot warranty
4.3 lbs Plus
Z61 advanced Dock
Model# 94402CU
Build & Design
The Z61t is built solidly but not rock solid like T series. It was a little thicker than I imagined. The titanium cover is a plus and looks decent unlike those shiny HP laptops. As soon as you open the screen, you will notice that this laptop feels solid. The inside is made from rugged and elegant high quality plastic.
Two metal hinges of same size support the display. There is no wobbling when opening and closing the lid. You will need both the hands to open the screen. Also, if you try to open it with just one hand, you don't see the screen bend like other laptops. The look and feel of the area around the screen might even make you think it's made of metal not plastic. The only thing that looks plastic is the shiny EVDO antenna cover which is attached to the screen.
To get an idea of the relative thickness of the Z61t, I placed 2 miniDV tapes next to the laptop. The laptop is around 1 inch thick.
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/lenovo_thinkpad_z61t.htm
Samsung Sens G10
Samsung Electronics today launched its new behemoth of a model in Sens G10 notebook. Samsung claim its a replacement of the desktop. Lets check out if it really is a replacement for your desktop. Well, the notebook is powered by a an AMD Semptron processor and comes with a whopping 200GB SATA (serial Advanced Technology Attachment) HDD running at 7200rpm.
The notebook features a 17 inch LCD screen with a 700:1 contrast ratio and 300(cd/m2) brightness. The response time of 6ms ensures your precious eyes remain perfectly in tact without much strain. The graphics is powered by a GeForce Go 6100 Video card. Also the most striking thing is that it makes use of an AC adapter instead of battery unlike most other notebooks in the market. But the disappointing thing is that for a laptop claiming as a desktop replacement, it does not get a Duo-core processor. No word on the pricing and availability as yet, but the notebook seems to be a Korea only product for now.
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/samsung_sens_g10.htm
Sony VAIO VGN-TXN10
Sony and Sprint have teamed up to offer Sony TX-series users integrated broadband connectivity courtesy of Sprint's Power Vision Network. Until now, Sony has only offered Wan connectivity via Cingular's EDGE network. The Sprint Power Vision, is based on the faster EV-DO Revision A technology and will give professionals broadband-like wireless connectivity.
The VAIO VGN-TXN10 series laptops are ultraportables that weigh just 2.8 pounds and are less than an inch thick. All are Windows Vista Capable/Premium Ready and run on a low-voltage Intel Core Solo processor. Battery life is estimated at five to eleven hours. These laptops also include a dual-layer DVD burner, an 11.1-ich widescreen display, Sony's SmartWi technology for seamlessly integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Sony's Instant Mode for indulging in your favorite movies or music without booting Windows. For the security-minded, a fingerprint reader is included, as well as G-Sensor shock hard drive protection for safeguarding the notebook against drop damage.
Later this year, Sprint plans to upgrade its network in select markets with EV-DO Revision A technology, which will give subscribers 450-800 kbps download speeds and 300-400 kbps upload speeds. Sprint's wireless broadband network currently covers more than 157 million people in 216 metropolitan areas and 486 airports nationwide. EV-DO Revision A will reach more than 40 million people in select markets by the end of the year.
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/sony_vaio_vgn_txn10.htm
Toshiba Satellite M115-S3104
Targeted mainly at consumers who are looking for a laptop with basic computing functions and with some additional multimedia flexibility.
Starting at 5.2 lbs, it gets Core Duo processor (T2050 1.6Ghz), Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and 80GB 5400rpm HDD. It gets an upgrade in the memory department from the previous model, 1GB RAM.
It includes Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 8MB-224MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory. Other additional features include 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter, 4-USB (2.0) and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG LAN. Take a glance at the extended entry for complete list of specifications.
Specifications :
Processor Type : Core™ Duo
Processor Number : T2050
Processor Speed : 1.60GHz
Operating System : Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Memory Size : 1024MB
Display Size : 14.1"
Display Type : Widescreen XGA with TruBrite™ Technology
Display Resolution : 1280x800
Graphics Chipset : Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Graphics Memory : 8MB-224MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive Size : 80GB
Battery Type : Li-Ion (6-cell, 4000mAh)
Battery Life : Up to 3.97 hours
PC Card Slots : 1-Type II PC Card Slot
PC Express Slot: No PC Express Slot
Media Port : 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
USB Slots : 4-USB (2.0)
iLINK : i.LINK™ IEEE-1394
S-Video : TV-out (S Video)
Source:- http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/toshiba_satellite_review.htm
Children's Machine (CM1) Production Specs
Unlike any laptop ever built
CM1 is not a cost-reduced version of today's laptop; we have fundamentally reconsidered personal computer architecture—hardware, software, and display. Unlike any laptop ever built, CM1:
● Creates its own mesh network out of the box. Each machine is a full-time wireless router. Children—as well as their teachers and families—in the remotest regions of the globe will be connected both to one another and to the Internet.
● Features a 7.5-inch, 1200×900-pixel, TFT screen and self-refreshing display with higher resolution (200 DPI) than 95% of the laptops on the market today. Two display modes are available: a transmissive, full-color mode; and a reflective, high-resolution mode that is sunlight readable. Both of these modes consume very little power: the transmissive mode consumes one watt—about one seventh of the average LCD power consumption in a laptop; and the reflective mode consumes a miserly 0.2 watts.
● Can selectively suspend operation of its CPU, which makes possible further remarkable power savings. The laptop nominally consumes less than two watts—less than one tenth of what a standard laptop consumes—so little that CM1 can be recharged by human power. This is a critical advance for the half-billion children who have no access to electricity.
Free software
To enhance performance and reliability while containing costs, CM1 is not burdened by the bloat of excess code, the “feature-itis” that is responsible for much of the clumsiness, unreliability, and expense of many modern laptops. We intend for CM1 to start up in an instant—faster than any commercial laptop now available—and move briskly through its operations.
CM1 is an open-source machine: free software gives children the opportunity to fully own the machine in every sense. While we don't expect every child to become a programmer, we don't want any ceiling imposed on those children who choose to modify their machines. We are using open document formats for much the same reason: transparency is empowering. The children—and their teachers—will have the freedom to reshape, reinvent, and reapply their software, hardware, and content.
The generation-one machine’s core electronics begin with the 400Mhz AMD Geode processor. There are 128MB of dynamic RAM and 512MB of SLC NAND flash memory on board. The basic integrated operating system is a “skinny” Fedora distribution of Linux. The user interface is specially designed to support collaborative learning and teaching: every activity comes with a support network of teachers and children, so learning need not be an isolated, lonely endeavor.
Each machine features a video/still camera, three external USB-2.0 ports, plus an SD slot.
CM1 is VOIP-enabled, creating another link among users (both locally and globally). It features Csound, an incredibly powerful and versatile music synthesis software that takes advantage of a full-featured audio codec (and the mesh network for collaborative musical performances). There are internal stereo speakers, as well as a stereo line-out jack. The microphone is built in, with a mic-in jack, which offers another unique feature: “sensor input” mode. The children can plug in any of a number of home-made data sensor, enabling them, for example, to turn their machines into thermometers or oscilloscopes.
Form factor
Form factor was a priority from the start: the laptop could not be big, heavy, fragile, trivial, ugly, dangerous, or dull. Another imperative was visual distinction. In part, the goal is to strongly appeal to CM1’s intended users; but the machine’s distinctive appearance is also meant to discourage gray-market traffic. There’s no mistaking what it is and who it is for.
CM1 is about the size of a textbook and lighter than a lunchbox. Thanks to its flexible design and “transformer” hinge, the laptop easily assumes any of several configurations: standard laptop use, ebook reading, and gaming.
The laptop has soft, rounded edges. The integrated handle is kid-sized, as is the sealed, rubber-membrane keyboard. The novel, dual-mode, extra-wide touchpad supports pointing as well as drawing and writing.
Safety and reliability
CM1 is fully compliant with the European Union’s RoHS Directive. It contains no hazardous materials. Its NiMH batteries contain no toxic heavy metals, plus it features enhanced battery management for an extended recharge-cycle lifetime. It will also tolerate alternate power-charging sources, such as car batteries.
To top off the battery—for use at home and where power is not available—CM1 can be hand powered. It will come with at least two of three options: a crank, a pedal, or a pull-cord. It is also possible that children could have a second battery for gang-charging at school while they are using their laptop in class.
Experience shows that the laptop components most likely to fail are its hard drive and internal connectors. CM1 has no hard drive to crash and only two internal cables. For added robustness, the machine’s plastic walls are 2.0mm thick, as opposed to the standard 1.3mm. Its mesh network antennas, which far out-perform those of the typical laptop, double as external covers for the USB ports, which are protected internally as well. The display is also cushioned by internal “bumpers.”
The estimated product lifetime is at least five years. To help ensure such durability, the machines will be subject to factory testing to destruction as well as in situ field testing by children.
A real computer
Some computer industry figures have publicly dismissed the CM1 as a stripped-down toy—a gadget. “Geez”, asked one, “why not get a real computer?” Indeed. These individuals certainly now know better: as a not-for-profit, we have done something out of their reach—something for the children of the world. Comments and critiques are, of course, always welcome at laptop.org.
"a unique harmony of form and function; a flexible, ultra low-cost, power-efficient, responsive, and durable machine with which nations of the emerging world can leapfrog decades of development" What might those surprises be? Comparing the CM1 page to the original hardware specs we find that the OLPC computer will have:
● a 400Mhz AMD Geode processor instead of a 366 Mhz one
● an integrated digital video camera and still camera (resolution for either is unknown still)
● an SD slot, which is a curious diversion from the usual all-Open Source mantra
● VoIP-enabled with microphone and speaker jacks. No word on the VIOP software.
● CM1's plastic walls are 2.0mm thick, .7 mm more than the standard 1.3mm.
For those worried that the OLPC will become a environmental mess at the end of its life expectancy, a fanciful 5 years according to OLPC:
"The CM1 is fully compliant with the European Union’s RoHS Directive. It contains no hazardous materials. Its NiMH batteries contain no toxic heavy metals."
SOURCE:-
http://www.finalsense.com/news/it/notebook_pocketpc/childrens_machine_cm1.htm
Pocket Tanks 1.2
Editor's Review - Pocket Tanks
Fight your opponent, the computer, or simply target practice on your own experiencing all the weapons in the arsenal. You can move select an angle and power, and fire over 30 new distinct weapons at your opponent. The 60 weapon arsenal includes funny weapons such as: boomerang, mega cruiser, super skipper, fission bomb,etc.
10 shots for each player. Matches are won based on points for good aiming. You can set the terrain type, the explosion size, wind direction in order to make thing a bit complicated. Simply designed Arcade style game.
Pluses: Nine weapon expansion packs out of which five are free to download.
Drawbacks / flaws:
In conclusion: Simple, extremely funny and easy to play for all ages. Start shelling your opponent now!
version reviewed: 1.2
Pocket Tanks Publisher's Description
This is the fastest game of artillery you will ever play. Pocket Tanks is streamlined to be easy to learn and fun for all ages. Select your angle, power, and fire over 30 distinct weapons at your opponent. Games are won based on points for good aiming and is lighthearted fun. There is an innovative Weapon Shop to keep the game moving fast and a Target Practice mode for experimenting with all the weapons no holds barred.
System Requirements
233 Mhz CPU, DirectX 3 or higher, video card that supports 16/24/32 bit color
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
RealM vs RealM - Warhammer Online - Age of Reckoning
Download Coming Sooooooooon
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning News
- PTS Phase 2 is Underway - The second phase of testing for game update 1.3 started on Thursday. During this phase of testing more combat and career changes and adjustments will be implemented in response to player feedback from the first round of testing. Also in this phase the Realm Resource Quest will be introduced, this is the quest which will be use to control who has access to the new Land of the Dead. All in all it sounds like it will be a lot of fun so make sure you get over there and check it out and don't forget to leave feedback!
- PTS Testing Event - Tonight the devs will be hosting another Public testing event for game update 1.3. The main focus will be to test out the Realm Resource Quest and to gather player feedback on the new addition. The event will begin at 8:30 pm EDT and will continue on through the evening. So, be sure to copy over your characters by visiting the Mythic Account Center. Anyone who participates and leaves feedback will automatically be entered to win an Imperial Gryphon Mount (Order) or an Enslaved Manticore Mount (Destruction).
Online Game Video Coming Soon
- Land of the Dead Grab Bag - Everyone is anticipating the release of the new Land of the Dead Zone. I read a very interesting Q&A on the WAR site about the new content and I have to say I learned a few things I did not know before! It contains answers to questions pertaining to everything from instance mechanics to loot. It is a definite must read for every WAR fan!
- Product Spotlight - Everyone knows that FTW MMO strategy guides has one of the best, most comprehensive WAR Leveling and Strategy Guides available on the market today! This guide has just received some major updates to keep it in line with the changes to the game. The guides now include all new quests, new flight paths, detailed numbered maps, RvR quests and detailed public Quest information! The WAR Combo Pack from FTW is a definite must have for every Warhammer fan! Get your copy today for just $44.99, or buy one side for just $29.99.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Starcraft II News
- Starcraft Comic Series - The new StarCraft comic series by Simon Furman and Federico Dallocchio hit shelves on May 27th. To celebrate this epic release DC StarCraft has launched offering a 12 issue subscription for nearly $11 off the cover price! Head on over and check it out!
- Starcraft II Q&A - There have been several postings of Q&A while Starcraft has been in development where the devs answer player questions about various aspects of the game. The most recent installment talks about terrain features, UI features and video replay options. You can also thumb through the archives for a ton more cool information!
- Starcraft Comic Contest - Blizzard is running another Starcraft comic contest for the month of June. To enter the contest all you have to do is create your own original comic based on the Starcraft Universe and submit it by June 15th. The funniest and most creative will then win some cool prizes. If you need more information you can check out the official rules. To see past winners, click here.
Wrath of the Lich King News
- Tuesday Maintenance - Most realms are under the usual maintenance timer today but some realms will see 12 hours of downtime which began at 12:01 am PDT and will go to 12:01 pm PDT. We are thinking they will be applying patch 3.1.3 today during this maintenance. For a list of realms under extended downtime and the full patch notes visit the Spugnort blog.
- New Druid Bear Form for Patch 3.2 - That's right! Druids everywhere are rejoicing as it seems their cries have been heard. Blizzard will be implementing a new look for the Druid Bear Form with the release of patch 3.2. Not only will the Druids be getting a new look, but for the first time ever they will be able to customize that look! For all the info and some way cool pics, visit our blog.
- BlizzCon '09 is Sold Out! - Well, much to the disappointment of many fans (including me) BlizzCon '09 tickets are now officially sold out. The last batch of tickets became available on Saturday morning at 10 am PST and were gone in about 10 minutes. Even if you were not able to get your hands on the coveted tickets, we all have to admit that things went along MUCH better this year, and hey there's always Direct TV, right?!?
- Hunters and Warlocks Can Rejoice! - Blizzard has recognized that the mechanics behind the pet salability are a bit out of sync with the current game mechanics. I mean, you all remember BC when pets were hard to kill...well not anymore! As a BM hunter that has to be one of my biggest complaints...my pet dies WAY too easy. Blizzard poster Ghostcrawler has said that the dev team recognizes this issue and realizes that the recent pet health buffs are not quite doing the job, so it seems Blizz has come up with a new way for pets to scale based partially on their master's stats. It will be a while before this goes live, but simply hearing it's in the works makes me very happy!
- Warcraft Game Fuel Site in Full Swing - We told you about the WoW-themed Mountain Dew a while ago. Well, now the official site is up and running and giving away TONS of prizes now through August 20th! The drinks should arrive in your favorite stores this week, but until then check out our blog for all the contest rules, information and links and good luck to you!
- Blizzard Wants Your Class Questions - Blizzard poster, Nethaera has opened a door to the Warcraft gaming community she may wish she'd left closed. She has opened up the class forums to questions, suggestions and issues from players which Blizzard will address in the form of responses and possibly some changes. She does warn that responses will likely not begin to roll in for weeks as they want to give players around the world time to get their questions in. When answers start to come they will be addressing the most prominent issues first. But, basically this is your chance to go over to your class forum and let them know what you think...good bad or ugly. My first issue will be the "pet chase" bug, anyone who has ever played a Hunter knows exactly what I am talking about!
- Ulduar Proto-Drakes Will Disappear in 3.2 - As with the reward of the Plagued and Black Proto-Drakes pre 3.1, the Rusted and Ironbound Drakes will be gone when 3.2 is released to live servers. Blizzard does this to keep the reward for the achievements associated with these rewards meaningful and reserve them only for the elite players. Once geared for higher level instances it would be much easier for players to come back to lower level ones and complete these achievements, so Blizz removes them to make the achievements stand out. Don't worry, though there is still time to nab your Ulduar Drakes as we don't expect 3.2 to be out any time soon.
- Cross-Language Battlegroups - This is something Blizzard has been working on for a while and after successful tests on the PTR it has been implemented on live EU servers. This feature will combine Battlegroups from different languages into one which will in turn expand the pool of players wanting to participate in PvP for both Arenas and Battlegrounds. One important thing Blizzard thought was necessary to point out is that you will not be teamed with players speaking different languages, but you will play against them. This is a cool concept and will make for even more epic PvP battles. To get all the information, you can click here to read the FAQ.
- Comic Corner - This week I found a few comics that gave my some pretty good laughs! The first is from Experience Points and it relays their perception of Ulduar Trash. The next one I found come to us from NPC and I found this one to be quite funny! I I love these kitties even if they are suckers for a little Critter Tease! And last but not least there is a good one from The Adventures of Disgraph T. Dwarf that relays the authors somewhat mixed feelings about the new Druid forms and what he sees for the future. It's called Form of...A Druid!...enjoy!
- Product Spotlight - The Ultimate Warcraft Powerleveling Guide Pack is a must have for any gamer's library. This amazing guide package includes optimized leveling paths for both Horde and Alliance and an in-game mod that works for both, too! The leveling paths detailed in these guides are the ones we personally use to level our own characters and are comprised of 100% questing...that's right NO grinding ever! So, if you're just getting started, running up an alt, or just want to power to 80 as quickly as possible this is EXACTLY what you need. Get your copy today for the low price of only $69.95! That's right, Horde AND Alliance printable pdf's and in-game leveling guides for one low price.
