Extradition: Kim Dotcom takes the lead, and proposes to go under conditions

Kim Dotcom is willing to go to the US authorities, but requires some guarantees.

On Twitter, Kim Dotcom - the erratic pattern of MegaUpload - sent a message to the Department of American justice, which clearly states: "Hey, it will come to the USA." No need for extradition. "It wants to bail, access to funds to pay lawyers fees and daily costs." Kim Dotcom tent so interesting but risky movement, while the extradition request US the respect will be judged in March 2013 in New Zealand and that he could be fired if case justice the rejects.

Kim Dotcom would therefore agree to make him even to American justice, under conditions. The idea being to recover access to her money, while showing to justice its good will, which could count in the judgment. Kim Dotcom cannot apparently be without that access to its funds are thawed, especially that the postponement of the extradition hearing is that extending the period during which he must take no money.

Recently, he explained to a New Zealand newspaper be riddled debts following the accumulation of millions of dollars in legal fees, while it can pay to counsel the penny. "They want to just me hang and dry me up until I have more sole support" he said. Is that Kim Dotcom expects to receive a negative response on the part of the authorities, believing that they "know that they cannot win in this case". "All I want is a fair judgment for us" said, as additional bravado.

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The micro ATX under FM2 signed ASRock

While the new "Trinity" of AMD APU is not yet out, ASRock unveils two socket FM2 models.

With the next "Trinity" of AMD APU to come out shortly, ASrock prepares and shows two new motherboards with an FM2 socket on board. Micro ATX format both, we have therefore the FM2A75 Pro4-M and FM2A75M-DGS.

The first do a little more components that the second with for example six floors of the APU feed covered a heatsink to cool and must be powered by an additional 8 - pin connector. To the side of the APU, the FM2A75 Pro4-M has four banks in DDR3 memory in DIMM format for a total of 32 GB of RAM up to a frequency of 2400 MHz mode OC. Directly wired to the installed APU, there are also two ports PCI-e 2.0 x 16 which the second is wired electrically in x 4 which is however connected to the South Bridge also another PCI-e x 1 port and a conventional PCI port. In terms of connectors, this map is not at rest and offers five SATA III ports, an eSATA III, four ports USB 3.0, ten USB 2.0 ports, port multiple video outputs as the HDMI, the DVI and VGA, but also output its eight channels that support the THX TruStudio Pro and finally, a Gigabit Ethernet port.

           

Photo credit: TechPowerUp

I turn to the second motherboard by ASRock, FM2A75M-DGS that is a little less well provided, but allows the firm to indicate that the card will be much more competitive than those of its competitors at a lower price while providing a little more. Look more closely what ASRock pasted on the PCB of this motherboard. With four floors of simple food and a 4-pin power connector, this map is not made for of it, we were warned. APU will draw in two banks memory DDR3 DIMM format which support similarly 2400 MHz. Below, we have a port PCI-Express 2.0 x 16 wired to the APU, another port PCI-e x 1 and a conventional PCI port connected to the South Bridge A75. ASRock removes the version pro eSATA port and replaces it with SATA III ports for a total of six ports for storage. For connectors, although four ports USB 3.0 with two on the Panel back we are accompanied by a Dual-Link DVI port and a VGA port and output its six channels, a RJ45 Gigabit port, a printer - remember... - LPT port, and port COM RS232.

These two boards will surely be part of the first to be sold in the official of the Trinity of AMD APU release, but we were not aware of the price that will apply to these two models.

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E3: A Sony Conference under anaesthesia

After met announcements of new technologies of Nintendo and Microsoft, it wondered what would respond us Sony: a spaceship, the beginnings of teleportation? Bah non... In fact, there were just games.

It is a fact: Sony showed us the game... Same full. Yet, at its Conference, to 4 or 5 hours of mat', therefore (it is tell you the State of freshness in which we wander in this beautiful spring afternoon), it was difficult to not hide a certain disappointment. Outside of a festival of titles, among which was particularly Beyond: Two Souls, the last creature of David Cage, there was no truly new announcement about the console itself: not cuts prices on the horizon, or tangible information about possible features of cloud gaming (the rumour had been state these past days the possibility of a partnership between the Japanese manufacturer and service providers like Gaikai or Onlive). Only finally granted announcement: the agreement between the constructor and HTC for the development of an application that would allow the owners of devices not Sony to access the games of its catalogue. Hmm... In addition to that it is enough coclass of Sony and ask the help of HTC in the field of mobile technologies, we will say that at times also indecent, they we in would have had much more to push to the chandelier.

The games, it told you, there were many: we talked about Beyond: Two Souls, we could also mention Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified and Assassin's Creed III: release on Vita, and The Last of Us, or God of War: Ascension on PS3. However, we were many hoped a few crumbs of information, or even an image, or even downright nice video 4 by 3, the Last Guardian, on Final Fantasy Versus XIII, or go, let's be crazy, why not a confirmation that Diablo III activities well one day on PS3, as rumoured had advanced it. In the same spirit, the Vita appeared to take a part well little importance in the ads, while the console would instead need a advertising foot buttocks to raise its sales. That said, many publishers can still strengthen the catalogue of the beast by the end of the show. It would be better.

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NVIDIA Kai, the cheap 3 Tegra Tablet under $ 199

The California skier NVIDIA wants to propose, with Kai, Tegra 3 quad-core cheap to offer tablets Android 4.0 ICS to $ 199.

Jen-Hsun Huang, President and CEO of NVIDIA, had declared the beginning of the year 2012 to propose its architecture Tegra 3 quad-core with touch tablets Android for less than $ 200 from the summer.

And it would seem that this is indeed the case, the California skier who recently unveiled the Kai, a Tablet 7 "under android 4.0 ICS project powered by its processor House Tegra 3 displaying a rate of only $ 199. To do this, NVIDIA has somewhat revised its Tegra 3 architecture by focusing on reducing the energy consumption of the SoC and by using low-cost components but all this without to review performance down. Kai is also more powerful, according to the manufacturer, that the Tablet competing directly under the Fire of Amazon Kindle it also available for $ 199.

We should have more information on the subject at the Computex 2012 to be held in Taipei from 5 to June 9.

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In flight, the specs of a Dell under Windows 8 Tablet

The fact sheet of a Windows 8 tablet already in nature... Fake or not?

View on NeoWin, the fact sheet of what would be a priori a Tablet Dell "10.1 running on Windows 8. If it is a true leak, this is what is called a misstep, while the output of Windows 8 is not expected before next October. According to this capture, would thus case to a Dell Tablet equipped with a screen capacitive multi-touch displaying 1366 x 768 pixels that could benefit from an optional stylus. The dimensions of the device would be 274 x 177 mm 13.4 mm thick and a weight of 740 grams.

Inside, it only would not an ARM processor, but an Intel Atom dual-core of the family Clover Trail, which manage also the graphic part via the circuit integrated. A processor that could rely on the presence of LPDDR2 2 GB 800 MHz. Storage would be given to an SSD that can mount up to 128 GB in capacity. This fact sheet also evokes the presence of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and options for mobile networks, not to mention removable 2-4 cells for 30 or 60 WHr battery.

Finally, this tablet expected speakers, a combo Jack for microphone/headset and two sensors (a 2 MP front first and a second from 8 pm in the back), as well as all kinds of related elements in security, in particular the presence of a TPM chip. Follow...

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Sony VAIO passes under ChromeOS, and ARM...

With an operating system a little abandoned by its creator, Sony tries the ChromeBook. A boost for Google?

Japanese Sony seems interested by the operating system from Google, ChromeOS. We learn it by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) dealing with control all incoming or from products in the United States to ensure the respect of local standards.

   

Photos of the Sony VIAO VCC111 (click to enlarge)

Therefore information and photos that the FCC book us this new Sony VAIO VCC111 with the following specifications:

Processor: Nvidia Tegra 250 T25 1 2GHzEcran: 11.6 "produced by SamsungOS: Chrome OSMémoire: 2 GB RAMPorts: two ports USB 2.0 Reader SD cards, micro/headphones and HDMISans-wire jack: 802.11 b/g/n and BluetoothStockage: DSS-16 GB

Here, no processor Intel, but the NVIDIA, in making the first Chromebook under ARM. The price is not the concern of the FCC, it is not present in the listing, but we can expect to see in the same price range as the Acer and still the Samsung which revolves around the $ 300 as the VCC111 proposes, in addition to its processor, new features or additional equipment that would make inflate the final price.

On the other hand, if the price meets the Chromebook range, it could also be a good way for Google to boost the interest of his bones a little abandoned. With its ARM processor, it could also be the joy of the hackers who can also be quick to run on Android.

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Less autonomy under Linux? The fault of the BIOS and Windows

For several months, under GNU/Linux computers consumed more energy than under Windows. The reason is known for a time: the management of the NCDT has been modified in the 2.6.38 nucleus and - quite oddly - the operation of the technology was altered.

NCDT (Active State Power Management) is a technology related to the PCI-Express bus to reduce the consumption of the various PCI Express links when they are unused. The main problem is simple: the Linux kernel checks to the BIOS if the technology is supported and if the BIOS indicates, the NCDT is enabled. Otherwise, it is disabled. The kernel therefore uses a simple method, but it has a large defect: some BIOS do not indicate if the technology is supported, as it is. And the kernel, in this case specific (and a priori current) disables the technology, which has a quite visible impact on consumption and therefore - directly - autonomy.

In inquiring, a developer has understood the problem: Windows - by far the most used OS - does not test the rules on how to manage the NCDT. Specifically, the NCDT is regarded as being supported automatically unless the BIOS indicates explicitly that it is not. A patch for the kernel Linux - pending its integration in the future - has therefore developed to modify the behavior of the latter. With the patch, instead of manually disable the NCDT when the BIOS does not information, the kernel will do nothing. The only time where technology will be disabled manually is when the BIOS indicate it explicitly. The source is therefore linked to Windows - which does not perform the tests correctly - and, in fact, developers of the BIOS that indicate not correctly support, given that the most common operating system works without this information.

With this patch of 60 lines, consumption is much reduced, the developer indicates win 5 W on his Thinkpad X 220 in idle, which is important on a device of this type. Note that it is also possible to manually force the use of technology: it is supported on the vast majority of the recent laptops.

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A Tablet Android 4.0 under $ 100, with SoC MIPS

In China, the 4.0 to $ 99 Android Tablet began to be marketed. Soon available with us?

We had not really attention to announcements of a Chinese touch tablet on Android 4.0 sold below $ 100, simply because we thought not, blinded by the first articles on the Asus transforming premium and its Tegra 3. Yet, "world" this Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet cheap availability has been confirmed. It's a Tablet developed by MIPS Technology and mobile Ingenic Semiconductor, a supplier of CPU for multimedia applications. This tablet do so a CPU Ingenic (and non-hygienic... you seen coming!) JZ4770 equipped with a dual-core 1 GHz MIPS XBurst chip.

In Google, it is rather content to see such a Tablet disembark. Andy Rubin, Vice President of mobile products, said: "I am delighted to see the entry of shelves Android 4.0 operator MIPS products." Shelves not expensive and efficient are necessarily interesting for the consumer and this shows that it is the spirit of opening Android. "We are for innovation and competition to the benefit of the consumer, and this all over the world".

Launched in China, this tablet (known as the Novo7) is also available via the Ainol Electronics site and begin to be delivered to the United States and elsewhere in the world in the coming months under several brands, including leading International (nothing to see... new callback to order with Leader Price!) and OMG Electronics (Oh my...!). Its technical features indicate a screen of 7 "multi-touch (and soon the models 8 and 9 inches), with WiFi n, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.3, microSD and a duo of sensors. 3D applications will receive a GPU living GC860, decoding 1080p video, while the architecture around two chips of multimedia processing allows the tablet to consume little energy in the common tasks. Talking about 400 mA in surfing Internet.

The SoC Ingenic JZ4770 is one of the first System on Chip developed by MIPS, specifically targeting mobile terminals in need of a powerful chip dual-core 1 GHz and more. The CPU XBurst this SoC integrates adopts an "ultra-low-power architecture that consumes less than 90 mW to 1 GHz (with cache L1) while the SoC whole consumes about 250 mW with the CPU and the video engine operating at full load. And all this for less than $ 100! And if it was she, the true "iPad Killer" under Android?

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Preview: MSI X79A-GD65-D8, another X79 chart under the projectors

Just like Asus and Asrock, MSI enables us to offer a glimpse of one of its motherboards based on the x79 chipset. Here is the X79A-GD65-D8 detail ...

In the month of November, Intel officially unveiled its new platform high-end based on socket LGA 2011. Platform that will replace the current aging LGA 1366 platform and its X58 chipset. Sandy Bridge processors-E would follow after the current Gulftown, and a new chipset will appear on x79. The socket 1366 will also be replaced by the 2011 socket, even wider than its predecessor! The motherboard makers then embark again in a war to reveal their future models. And since we have been fortunate to receive the X79A-GD65-8D of the Taiwanese manufacturer MSI, we will offer a small preview.

The X79A-GD65-8D (8D for eight Dimm?), We have been delivered in a small black box barely larger than the motherboard, which you can not miss the logo MILITARY CLASS III. From a marketing perspective this symbol should highlight the top quality and stability of the components used by the manufacturer. It also includes the following features highlighted on the back of the box: DrMOS II, Hi-c CAP, SFC and Solid CAP choke ... MSI does not forget to mention on the box that the motherboard supports PCIe Gen 3 and that his card has the Click II Bios, bios UEFI improvement that could be found on their range of motherboard socket LGA 1155 (P67, H67, Z68).

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The differential Transformer under Tegra 3 shows... a little

After a furtive appearance in a teaser video yesterday, Asus took the AsiaD Conference to unveil its new touchscreen tablet.

It is the CEO of Asus in person, Jonney Shih, who presented the new Eee Pad Transformer differential and not "transform 2". According the photos of our colleagues to Engadget, the Tablet resumes look brushed aluminium Ultrabooks "Zenbook" range and only 8.3 mm thick which makes it one of the finest bars of the time.

It is the first to integrate the new SoC quad-core Tegra Nvidia 3 (Kal - El), it will be completed by 1 GB of RAM, 32 GB of memory storage, a screen of 10 inches, a mini-HDMI output and SD card reader. It will always be or even add a keyboard dock (that hopefully retro-compatible) adding a USB host port and a battery for autonomy combined from 14: 30. Running Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) to its output, slate will be quickly updated to Android 4.0 alias Ice Cream Sandwich.

This Transformer differential, which will be presented a complete a conference press on November 9, met us already the water to the mouth.

 

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To launch Android applications under Windows, it is possible!

With Bluestack, emulate a system Android on your Windows PC and enjoy all your favorite applications.

 

The alpha version of the Android emulator is already running perfectly, it comes with ten pre-installed applications (Pulse, Drag Racing, Bubble Buster, Aporkalypse etc.). And its use is childish.

Download the file to the site of Bluestack (122 MB), install it and then a gadget appears on your Windows desktop. Click on the little robot mascot and the list of Android apps appears, choose the one you want to run and, voila!

Applications are getting into full screen smoothly, stable and controls with the mouse no problem. Free for now, a "Pro" version is coming soon pay and will have additional options such as installing apps and unlimited access to premium games and programs.

 

 

    

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AMD FX Zambezi: under $ 250, launch on 12/10

The latest rumours were State of a launch of the first AMD FX "Zambezi" for the month of October, which is a slight delay to the originally scheduled date (September for the first four models). According to our colleagues from the Donanimhaber site, it would be more exactly on 12 October that the first three FX Zambezi - namely the 6100 FX, FX-8120 and FX-8150 - should see the day.

FX-6100 is a model of six cores processors to 3.3 GHz (3.9 GHz in Turbo mode), 6 MB cache L2 and 8 MB of L3 cache, all for a TDP up to 95W. For their part, the FX-8120 and FX-8150 are processors octocores processors respectively 3.1 GHz (4 GHz in Turbo mode) and 3.6 GHz (4.2 GHz in Turbo). They embark 8 MB of L2 cache and 8 MB of L3 cache and display a TDP 95W for the first and second 125W.

Last point, and not least: the price. FX-8150 should be proposed under the bar of the 250 dollars (245 dollars to be precise), against 205 dollars for FX-8120 and only 175 dollars for FX-6100. "Wait and see"...

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The Sony Tablet S under Android for the month of September?

Does call it more S1 but Sony Tablet S. Marketing would be imminent, even if the constructor always refuses to release these info.

It finally says with Android Sony tablets. Including the S1 and its design "way magazine folded", which has finally be given a final name: Sony Tablet s. Engadget, at close to the record, unveils that Sony plans are always offer this model upon re-entry, and therefore current September for a price of $ 599 in the US. It must be said that this tablet leaves more into more easily close by the press and that many videos of hand are circulating on the Internet.

Take this opportunity to recall that the S1, forgiveness, the Sony Tablet S is equipped with a screen "9.4 displaying a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels and with TruBlack technology. Sensor 3 Megapixels is present on the front, and another 5 megapixel full table in the back, not to mention the presence of a USB connector. Equipped with an Nvidia Tegra 2 chip, this tablet would be its output under Android 3.1 Honeycomb. It now expected to have news of the other Sony Android tablet, the S2 and its Seashell design closes on two screens.

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AMD officially revised its HD 6850 � passing downward and tariff under the bar of the 130�.

 the Texas skier has not yet given the explanation for this sudden decline, one of the reasons may be linked to the will inflate the chip sales, but also, and as at each end of summer / re-entry of classes, various promotions arrive on the territory. Can already be found of HD6850 to less than €120. In addition to Atlantic, the least expensive of the HD 6850 is still at a rate of $ 154,99 €110 approximately.

 

One of the other reasons would be that the skier prepares the arrival of its new line of GPU in 28nm HKMG (High-K Metal Gate) technology, giving rise to graphics cards based on Southern Islands for bullets of Office-based Krishna and Wichita for the APU.
Reminder, 6850 HD was left in the second half of 2010 at the same time as the HD 6870 and these cards were the first HD 6000 series, the GPU was based on a Pro Barts with 960 processor flow, 48 units of textures, 32 units ROP using 256bits bus. For frequencies were 775 MHz for the GPU and 1 GHz for the 1024MB GDDR5.

Three GPU should result from the new Southern Islands architecture: Lombok, Thames and Tahiti. The first will be for the Radeon HD 7670 and HD 7650. the second for HD 7870, HD 7850 and HD 7790 and finally the third which will include the other HD 7000 using the PCI Express 3.0 interface.

Remains fondeur TSMC has problems with the High-K Metal Gate and not slow down production, AMD has chosen to use a 28 nm HPL engraving, based on a High-k Metal Gate technology but more low-power, Nvidia may catch up with the backlog of its future GPU Kepler...

 

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1 Video projector 1080p 3D under $1,500

Optoma has presented the HD33, the first projector 1080p for system home cinema capable to display stereo image sold under $ 1,500, according to the press release. The date of marketing in Europe is still unknown, but we can imagine that the price should be the same in euros. This is a milestone in the decline in the price of this technology and its democratization.

There are already 3D compatible projectors much cheaper but they do not support the resolution 1080p so important in a home cinema system, since it's the definition commonly referred to as Full HD on Blu - ray and other high definition for the show. The price of 3D equipment is a major obstacle to the adoption of this technology, in addition to the glasses. $1,500 is not given, but it is a step in the right direction. Still need to buy sunglasses to able to synchronize with the video projector shutter. Their price is unknown, but this kind of accessory ranges from €70 to €100. The glasses are rechargeable and are connected to the projector using a communication system using radio frequencies.

The paper features appear to be correct for an entry-level system. The HD33 has a 4000: 1 contrast, which is low compared to the more expensive models. It also displays a brightness of 1800 ANSI Lumens, which is a little higher than some and that attempts to compensate for part of the contrast. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that this value is divided by two area in 3D mode. The HD33 allows to have an image of a 300 inches diagonal, which is classic. Connoisseurs will notice that its chassis is slightly wider than the HD20, famous for being one of the first $ 1,000 1080p projectors.

Optoma offers declinations above range. The HD8300 has a 30 000: 1 contrast and brightness of 1500 ANSI Lumens and a zoom 1.5 x for $4,500. HD3300 has a 5000: 1 contrast and brightness of 2000 ANSI Lumens for $1-999. They are all compatible 3D.

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Fujitsu/Toshiba: first Windows Phone under Mango

Manufacturers Fujitsu and Toshiba held a joint in Tokyo press conference to unveil a new smartphone, the IS12T, first Windows Phone under Mango. The first update of WP7, corresponding to version 7.5, was to land at the beginning of the fall. This model close cousin of the Regza, apparatus Toshiba, has of an AFN 13.2 megapixel camera and 32 GB of internal memory.

Especially, the IS12T is a terminal of scribe, since it resists water and dust. It will also carry a Snapdragon MSM8655 processor with 1.2 GHz and will be equipped with a screen "3.7 with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Launched in September to the Japan, it should be available in three colors (black, yellow and pink). No date for marketing in Europe at this time.

Windows Phone 7.5: Mango is finalized

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Nokia 500: an entry under Symbian smartphone

Despite its partnership with Windows Phone 7, Nokia will not abandon its OS mobile home, Symbian. The Finnish firm will continue to offer smart phones of entry via Symbian, the image of the last small Nokia 500. Announced as a basic smartphone, the 500 took advantage of the latest version of Symbian named Anna.

The manufacturer provided did not compromise on the characteristics of its terminal. Screen 3.2 "(640 x 360 pixels resolution), APN 5 megapixels, processor at 1 GHz and built-in FM tuner. Little more, the rear shells of Nokia 500 are interchangeable. Here are two videos of presentation.

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Test of the Shuttle X 27: the Atom under Vista?

Times are hard. Although the processors and the most powerful graphics cards are now cheaper, a CrossFireX to four cards or a triple SLI, it's immediately less attractive when your banker is no longer your best friend. Suddenly, it said that pay €1,000 for an Extreme Edition processor, it is a nothing extravagant when a

Q9550 2.83 GHz processor offers performance close to a quarter of the price.If you want to save money, why not forget the usual architectures? The Phenom X 4 and Core 2 Quad consume up to 65, or even 95 watts. The Intel Atom, however, designed to preserve the batteries of netbooks and focused on Internet, is more "the consumer" devices extremely little gourmand, especially from the desktop processors.The Atom is also a boon to Shuttle, a company which mainly manufactures computers small format. It proposes models quite varied in terms of dimensions, but the most compact of its current range is X 27, whose volume recalls the Mac

 

Mini from Apple, some old chipset computers that everyone has forgotten, the Eee Box of Asus or Dell Studio Hybrid.In principle, a Shuttle computer based on the Atom is an excellent idea for professionals and individuals who prefer that the technology they employ remains discreet. At the level of entries / exits, there is not much: chipset includes integrated graphics chip, SATA and USB 2.0 and Ethernet port ports. Low consumption of X 27 is also a very quiet machine.There is a problem: we have already tested the Atom ("Atom against Athlon: dual low-power" and "Nano vs. Atom vs Athlon: the war of the Watts") and, although the processor itself is compliant according to Intel in terms of consumption, chipset that accompanies it is derived from that used for traditional desktop processors and, as such, consumes much too. It's a bit as if Toyota decided to equip its Prius to a lead frame: a misguided choice which completely cancels the efficiency of the engine hybrid.Nevertheless, at the time when the financial crisis in full swing, we are curious to see if Shuttle is able to make the Atom platform which would be both economical and efficient daily for desktop use.

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Nexus Prime: smartphone Google under Android 4.0

The next smartphone Google will take the name of Nexus premium. This will be the official motive for reference under Ice Cream Sandwich, the supposed Android 4.0.This new version of the system of Google will mark a turning point. It should be the Android of the unification, the erasing the barriers between tablets and smartphones. One version will continue for two types of devices. Nexus Prime will demonstrate.Compatible with 4 G networks, the premium charge a Texas InstrumentsOmap 4460processor. Monster power, the latter is dual core (two Cortex A9) and displays a 1.5 GHz operating frequency. For reference, the Omap is the competitor to the Nvidia Tegra 2 platform. Both are integrated in such as the G9 of Archos Android tablets.According to the prognoses of Texas Instruments, the Omap would be able to read and save streams in 1080p without any slowdown. To ensure a Visual rendering at this processor, the premium could be the first smartphone to have a native HD resolution screen. It would then be in a slab of 4 inches or less displays of 1280 x 720 pixels.BoyGeniusReport reports information on the next Nexus think that its manufacture will be assigned to Samsung. Neither date nor prices are for the moment in rumor.

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