HTC Flyer, Tablet with Stylus

HTC finally bring the tablet PC Flyer for the Indonesian market. The tablet comes with a stylus technology / pen HTC Scribble, which is claimed by HTC is the only tablet currently using the stylus / pen.

"When many people think that the tablets are for entertainment and not suitable for work, then the HTC Flyer brings 'magic pen' as one of its superior features for expression as well and work," said Satrio Wibowo, Technical Support Engineer, HTC Indonesia, when presenting HTC Flyer to a number of journalists.

Operating system used on the HTC Android Flyer is 2.3.3 (Gingerbread). "But even then the OS is upgradeable, expandable to Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) on approximately the fourth quarter of this year," said Satrio.

To order body, HTC Flyer uses aluminum uni-body construction, to be more robust and sturdy. Satrio say why wearing a plastic material, for the sake of easing the burden of products, because instead it makes it solid and not elegant.

The screen used by the Flyer is the 7-inch TFT LCD Display. Then in the Flyer, the display screen displays the taskbar and it can follow the movement of the tablet, if positioned vertial, taksbar display will follow, so when positioned horizontally.

For the camera, in front of the 1.2-megapixel resolution, while at the rear at 5 megapixels.

Memory storage for HTC Flyer is for 32GB. "For now circulating in Indonesia is only the 32GB version first," said Satrio.

As for the graphics display face, using HTC Sense Flyer 2.1, which can make users feel better 3D experience. This can be viewed through 3D lockscreen on the screen that does not seem dashed.


Serious affairs, HTC Flyer tablet has a weight of 420 grams (including batteries).

Satrio Wibowo said some of the features that are a mainstay in tablet HTC Flyer is: Scribe HTC technology at the stylus / pen, which is even capable of writing on the wallpaper in the main menu screen. Stylus is sold with the tablet. Then 3D User Eperience on the main menu screen, lockscreen and widgets.

This last feature is a mainstay of this product is an application service that would later entertainment content on the site server HTC. The services are HTC Watch, which is a service where users can rent and buy later a film. HTC Watch itself is divided into three namely: Watch Lite (available in late August), Watch Premium (available starting in October) and Watch Pre-Lite (available starting in May).

One more content services that will be seeded for tablet users flyer is HTC's Read, a later service where users can buy and read newspapers, books and magazines to electronic format.

Processors used by HTC Flyer is a single-core 1.5 GHz. While the battery used is 4000 mAh.

The Internet connection used by the Flyer is Wi-Fi and 3G. Display Web sites that appear on the display screen can also be the setting, whether it be a mobile version and desktop version. While its bluetooth connection is Bluetooth 3.0.

Satrio Wibowo said that while the HTC Flyer was launched today, but will be available in the market from early June.

Mainstay of entertainment features:

HTC Watch (Premium, Lite & Pre-Lite) & HTC Read

Specifications:
- Display: LCD TFT Display 7 "
- Operational System: Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)
- Camera: front (1.2 MP) back (5 MP)
- Memory storage: 32 GB
- Graphic display face: HTC Sense 2.1
- Weight: 420 grams
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: 1.5 GHz single-core
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
- Connections: Wi-Fi & 3G

iPad 2 Forced Samsung Fix Galaxy Tab 10.1

Ipad and samsung is always competitive in launching a product. This time turn left by the launch of Samsung ipad 2 is phenomenal. Seeing the advantages ipad 2 than the previous generation ipad 1, then the samsung feasible to examine the advantages and deficiency of ipad 2. For-performance 10.1-inch samsung galaxy tab can be great and can compete with ipad 2.

Arrival iPad two stinging Samsung. Samsung officials acknowledge iPad 2 makes some parts of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch screen version looks less good. Price iPad 2, which is relatively inexpensive, may also force Samsung's lower price plan Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch tablet.

"We have to improve some parts that are less," said Don-Joo Lee, VP of Samsung's Mobile Division, as detikINET quotes from CNN on Saturday (05/03/2011). Only he did not mention in detail which parts that still need to be repaired.

Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Tab 10'1 inch as new ammunition to compete with a row of other tablets, particularly iPad 2. Honeycomb Android-based tablet is equipped with a variety of attractive features, but it looks like Don-joo still feel less satisfied when compared with the iPad 2.

Don-Joo do not forget to observe the price iPad 2, which would sell from USD 499. He, too, were they worth their price tag to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch so as to provide resistance means. Galaxy Tab 10.1 will soon be marketed by Samsung.

"Tablet 10 inch will be priced higher than the 7 inch, but we'll think about it again," added Don Joo.

Manufacturers from South Korea is often considered as the only significant rival for the first edition iPad. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch version sells around two million units in 2010. However, this amount is far from selling the iPad to reach about 15 million units.

This is 12 amazing PC case designs

Many hardware enthusiasts love to design and create unique cases for their computers. This post showcases the most creative and original case mods.

Beer Keg Computer

Gamer/modder Ben Lzicar turned a beer keg into a computer case.

Piano Computer

Vintage piano shell was transformed into a concealable workstation.

Concrete PC Case

Unusual computer case made from a strong layer of concrete.

Aquarium Computer

Beautiful computer case looks and functions like a real aquarium.

Steampunk Computer

Wooden computer case inspired by the Steampunk movement.

Motorcycle Computer

This cool PC case is actually a mini version of a real motorcycle.

VW Bus Computer Case

BBQ Grill Computer

FIFA 10 computer case was designed to look like a barbecue grill.

Kratos PC Case

Computer case inspired by the main character from God of War games.

Toy Car PC Case

Oven Computer

MiniCooker computer case by Zbysek looks like a small over/stove. [link]

Scooter Computer

Mobile computing: water cooled computer and scooter combo.

HTC - Surround Mobile Phone - Black (AT&T)

You need wicked bass. The first Dolby surround sound pop-up speakers. For the rock star in you.

You want Windows Phone 7. A more intuitive OS system from Microsoft.. With Xbox Live and Zune integration, for easier access to your games, videos, and music.

You want a sweet-looking phone. Pop-out the kickstand. Bask in the glory of the 3.8 inch touch display.

The Global You. Go global on the 3G Network. Go faster with killer quick processor.

Say cheese. Shoot video and photos with a 5 MP Camera with auto focus and flash. Upload and share instantly

iPhone Users Are About to Be Screwed Over

The addition of the NFC chip to the iPhone isn't for easy credit card purchases, but so the phone companies can control your financial transactions. Be warned.

There has been a lot of talk about the addition of an NFC (near field communication) chip to the next-gen iPhone. This will allow the phone to be used as a swipe-it-yourself credit card. I consider this technology to be the most onerous ever.

I first discussed the idea of your mobile phone becoming your credit card in the mid-1990s and was just biding my time before it came to pass. Bluetooth was invented in 1994 and gave rise to a lot of speculation regarding its usefulness. For a few years, all sorts of futuristic uses were imagined and a serious discussion of the so-called PAN (personal area network) began, but never went anywhere.

The PAN, spurred on by Bluetooth, would allow you to walk down the street and be told about sales, bargains, events and other nonsense from nearby stores and museums. You'd walk into Walmart and your name would be displayed a computerized sign to greet you as an old man pointed at the sign and then pointed at you in some creepy manner.

When you checked out, the Bluetooth device would take care of the payment accounting, and you'd never use cash again. This process could easily be mobile phone centric.

Over the years, through what I consider incompetent marketing, Bluetooth was relegated for use as a wireless earpiece technology and not much else. The PAN was dead as a doornail and my take on the phone as a credit card fell by the wayside. For the moment.

But good ideas can't be killed. But this "good idea" isn't about the convenience of paying with a phone swipe, but the idea of running your tab through the phone company. If you think your banker is a gouger with dubious fees and no-leeway, what do you think the phone company will be like? Yes, let AT&T handle all your money for you, and see how that works out in the end.

I'm immediately reminded of the online scams that took place during the modem era of communications. You'd be given a number to call, and it would actually be some sort of scam. The local number would connect to a BBS of some sort which would send a code back to the modem to turn off the speaker, so you couldn't hear the modem disconnect and then redial a number in Bulgaria or some obscure island. You'd then be connected to a phone service that charged $100/minute for the connection. After racking up thousands and thousand of dollars in phone costs, you'd get the bill from your phone company for $30,000.

You'd bitterly complain about the bill—these stories were all over the news during this era—but the phone companies said they couldn't do anything about the charges. The rates were protected by some U.S. treaty scammed together by the phone companies and signed into law. There was nothing they could do! So, you had to pay or lose your phone service and be sued in court.

This was unbelievable.

I've always been convinced this was test marketing to show the banks and everyone that the phone companies were the best collection agencies and should be in charge of your credit card and other transactions. After all, you can stall the bank, and what can they really do, anyway? You stall the phone company and you are disconnected from the world.

Do not let AT&T or Verizon or any phone company anywhere near your day-to-day financial transaction business!

You've been warned.

Butt of the Joke: Identifying Smells in Total Darkness

Hilarious clip of a contestant having to guess some scents in complete darkness

10 Tech Warnings You Missed

Nintendo 3DS

The 3DS is Nintendo's next portable gaming system, but there's one problem: it could physically harm children's eyes. The Nintendo site has already published a warning stating children under the age of six should not use the 3DS in 3D mode for fear of ocular damage. On the bright side, kids under the age limit will be able to safely use the 3DS in 2D mode. But, then what's the point of a 3DS?

Saying no to smartphones: most mobile users will buy new 'dumb' phones

With all the media attention smartphones and their apps have gotten, you'd think they were universally loved. Turns out the next mobile device most wireless service subscribers will buy will be yet another "dumb" phone.

This month, I traded my two-year-old "1G" Samsung Rant in for an Android 2.2 HTC EVO Shift 4G on Sprint. I am (mostly) loving it (more on that soon). I told my friends on Twitter and Facebook that after attending CES, I felt like the last person on earth without a smartphone. Some agreed and welcomed me to 2008. Others, however said they don't have a smartphone and ... surprise, surprise ... don't want one. New research from Compete.com shows my curmudgeon friends are far and away in the majority.

Crysis 2 Demo Coming Exclusively to Xbox 360

A multiplayer Crysis 2 demo will be available starting next week exclusively for Xbox 360 users.

The demo will feature a multiplayer map called the Skyline and two game modes, "Team Instant Action" (team vs. team with a ranking system) and "Crash Site," where players defend alien drop pods from opponents. The final game will feature four additional gameplay modes and a total of 12 maps.

Justin Bieber Vs. Nintendo: Ninty Nixes Bieber Tune

We're super big fans of pop star Justin Bieber -- I'm sure you are too -- but Nintendo, apparently, is not. Bieber's people recently asked Nintendo for permission to use a bit of the iconic Super Mario Brothers theme in an upcoming Bieber-riffic Bieber-fest of a 3D concert movie and lifestyle documentary called Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. (I'm expecting a generation-defining film like The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter.) Nintendo said some variation of, "Nope. Sorry, Biebs."

John Chu, director of Don't Look Back... er, I mean Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, tweeted the following recently:

"aw C'mon Nintendo! Y won't u let us use the Mario theme for 15 secs in the @Justinbieber movie...talk about free advertising passed up. Oops"

Y indeed?

Nintendo, who has licensed its name and characters to any number of products (including, as Joystiq points out, shampoo, pinatas, slippers and Captain Lou Albano) has yet to publicly respond to this story, but one thing is for sure, this is the most important thing that has ever happened in all of human history.

Also: I like to think that Justin Bieber has enough fans that simply posting his name in our website will result in a flood of traffic from pre-teen girls. Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber. (Crap! I think I inadvertently summoned Bieber, like Candyman. A wild Bieber appears!)

How To Teach Math Using A Nintendo Wii

Teacher Robert Drewnowski had only $300 in grant money to help him develop a more effective way of teaching math to fourth graders. He used it to buy a Wii.

The $300 came to the Bacon Elementary School teacher as part of a special science and math grant doled out by New Jersey's Millville Board of Education to 32 educators across the district's nine schools.

"Three hundred dollars doesn't sound like much, but it can go a long way if it's used the right way," Drewnowski said.

In the teacher's case the right way involved purchasing a Wii and a few extra controllers. Seeing the Wii in a school isn't all that surprising. Many learning institutions have tinkered with using the device to help students with physical fitness or reading. But math? That's a different subject altogether.

What Drewnowski does is offer the Wii as an incentive. If the children do well with their work, they'll get a chance to play Wii Sports in class. But that's just a carrot on a stick. where does the learning come in?

Drewnowski has the children record the scores and statistics of the games played. After the play session those statistics are plotted into graphs and used to compute statistics showing how the players performed.

It's an incredibly creative way to sneak math into a video game that has nothing to do with the subject.

See iPhone Multitouch App Switching in Action [VIDEO]

Here’s video evidence that lets you see the new multitouch, app-switching capability on the iPhone (iPhone). We’ve seen this trick on a video featuring the iPad, but not one with the iPhone.



Similar to the gestures available now on Apple’s laptops with their “Magic Trackpads,” a four- or five-finger multitouch gesture lets users move from one application to another. But don’t get your hopes up about using this on iPads or iPhones when iOS 4.3 is officially released. We obtained this from Apple’s official release notes for iOS 4.3, beta 2:

In other words, developers can play now, but the rest of us may just have to wait a bit. The second beta of this iOS 4.3 was just rolled out yesterday, and even though its recipients are sworn to secrecy, they are leaking some tantalizing clues.

When can the rest of us get iOS 4.3? Apple’s not saying, but we expect at least one more beta and then an RC (Release Candidate) before it gets into the hands of the public. Look for it to become available around the same time the iPad 2 is announced.

Apple, With or Without Steve Jobs

IPods, iPads, and iPhones would have baffled the German social scientist Max Weber, who died in 1920. The father of modern sociology, however, would surely have understood something about the man behind those futuristic gadgets. Weber defined the "charismatic leader" as one whose influence stems from almost preternatural insights and imagination, and who inspires devotional loyalty from his followers—which adds up to an uncanny description of Steve Jobs.

Weber also argued that organizations structured around a charismatic leader are doomed to lose their vigor after the great one leaves the scene. That prediction became relevant on Jan. 17, when Jobs, perhaps the most charismatic chief executive officer in business history, announced yet another medical leave from Apple (AAPL), the company he has led to breathtaking heights. In a letter to his 50,000 employees, Jobs handed off daily control of the company to Apple's chief operating officer, Timothy D. Cook. He didn't say when he would return or why he was leaving, but the undertones were ominous. He referred to his management team's plans for 2011 and sounded an unusual emotional note: "I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can."

The announcement triggered speculation about Jobs' health—and minor indigestion among shareholders. It also posed yet again the unavoidable question that now looms over 35-year-old Apple: What happens to a modern company whose innovations and inspirations are so closely tied to the vision of one leader when that leader's influence is in decline? The only thing certain is that the Apple of the future—whether in a year or a decade—will look a lot different from the reliable engine of innovation and profits that investors and customers know so well.

Jobs' health has been an issue for so long that many investors have grown inured to it. In 2004 doctors diagnosed Apple's co-founder with a neuro endocrine tumor, a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He took an undisclosed leave of absence for treatment and a six-month leave in 2009, when he underwent a liver transplant at the Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in Memphis.

Apple spokesperson Katie Cotton declined to comment further on Jobs' condition. According to a person with direct knowledge of his health, who requested anonymity because the matter is private, the Apple founder has had trouble gaining weight, and immunosuppressant medications related to the transplant have made him susceptible to colds and the flu.
Historic Run

Jobs' health problems have not interrupted Apple's historic run of successes. Apple devices and online services such as iTunes have, one by one, disrupted the music, mobile phone, media, and video-game industries. Even the Macintosh is on a tear. It now commands 9.7 percent of the personal computer market in the U.S., up from less than 3 percent a decade ago. Along the way, Apple has become the second most highly valued company in the world, behind only ExxonMobil (XOM) and well ahead of tech nemesis Microsoft (MSFT). On Jan. 19, Apple announced its latest results: $6 billion in profits during the last three months of 2010, a record that surpassed the previous high by 40 percent.

With all that momentum, Apple can thrive for years, even without Jobs' daily presence. The company's lineup for 2011 is set. It includes the iPhone for Verizon (VZ) and, in all likelihood, new versions of the iPhone and iPad as well as fresh takes on old hits like the iPod and iMac.

Apple Sells Almost 15 Million iPads to Date

Apple's piggy bank has put on a little weight, as the company announced their gargantuan earnings for the first quarter of 2011. In addition to earning $26.74 billion in revenue, the Mac maker sold 7.33 million iPads during the quarter. That's nearly as many as they sold in Q3 (when the tablet launched, 3.27 million) and Q4 (4.19 million) combined. Total sales of the iPad, after this quarter’s announcement, come to 14.79 million units.

Macs and iPhones also sold in record numbers, with Apple selling 4.13 million and 16.24 million of each, respectively. There was a slight decline in the number of iPods sold, down 7% from last year to 19.45 million. For perspective on how these numbers translate into monetary gains, Apple’s gross net quarterly profit was $6 billion this quarter, compared to $3.38 billion at the same time last year.

The announcement of these record sales also brought a lot of smack talk from Apple COO Tim Cook regarding the quality of the iPad's competition. He thrashed Apple's primary competitors in the market, referring to Android tabs as "a scaled-up smartphone" and "not even a real tablet experience." And when the talk turned to Android Honeycomb devices, Cook hardly viewed them as being any kind of threat in the near-future, saying "today they're vapor." He also called the Windows 7 offerings "big, heavy and expensive," and accused them of having "weak battery life."

How much consumers agree with Cook’s evaluations will be seen in 2011, as a bevy of Android and Windows tablet offerings hit the market hoping to relieve the iPad of its record sales.

The 5 Men Who Will Lead Apple

No one can deny that Steve Jobs' hands-on approach to running Apple is responsible for the company's current success. Unfortunately, for the second time in the last few years, health concerns have forced Jobs to step down from the day-to-day operation of the company. While Jobs is expected to remain CEO even in his absence, it will take several people to keep the company running at the same speed.

Apple and Steve Jobs have a colorful history together. The two entities may seem inextricably linked, but that has not always been the case. Jobs co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak in 1976, but he was unceremoniously removed in 1985. After Jobs was ousted, Apple went on a path of self-destruction. In 1996, Steve Jobs returned as the interim CEO of the company and the revival of Apple was underway.

Under Jobs' leadership, major new products were introduced. Apple's personal computers underwent radical cosmetic changes that had the industry and general public abuzz. The iPod was introduced and then emerged as the clear leader in the field of MP3 players.

The negotiating power of Steve Jobs is well documented as well. His participation in negotiations with the music industry made iTunes the leader in legal music downloads. AT&T also got a chance to enjoy the negotiating style of Jobs when the iPhone came to its network.

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With Steve Jobs taking a leave of absence, several people will need to step up to the plate.

Now, with Steve Jobs taking a medical leave of absence, investors and tech fans are left to ponder the future of Apple. However, the company is not made up of one man entirely. There are five people who will most certainly keep Apple on the path that Steve Jobs has laid out. Find out a little about the men who will lead Apple for the foreseeable future.

HTC Desire HD Specifications

Enjoy the Desire HD’s 4.3″ touchscreen

The HTC Desire HD has one of the largest, clearest HD touchscreens around. The 4.3″ screen is perfect for everything from browsing sites in your lunch hour or sharing a presentation on the train to enjoying movies on the way home. And with Dolby Mobile, you get a rich, cinema-like sound.
Capture special times in HD

The other thing the HD screen comes in handy for is watching high definition video clips – you’ll have fun shooting them with the Desire HD’s 8 megapixel camera. And the photos you take will look amazing too – just imagine seeing your family holiday pictures in HD while you’re still enjoying your time away (why wait till you get back to your PC?).
Do it all faster with the HTC Desire HD

The powerful 1GHz processor inside the HTC Desire HD means you’ve got speed on your side when browsing sites, playing games or watching videos. The processor makes the Desire HD faster than similar HTC Android phones. It also lets you multi-task without things slowing down.
Built to keep pace with business

The HTC Desire HD’s business features help you work quicker and smarter. You can easily plan your working day (and your social life) on the move with the calendar, contacts and email functions – they sync effortlessly with your computer. Next, do some online research – or catch up with the latest business news – by pinching the Desire HD’s touchscreen to zoom in on web pages. The text automatically reorganises itself to make reading easier (it’s called reflow).
Choose the look and feel of your Desire HD

Like all Android phones, the HTC Desire HD is highly customisable. You’ve got up to seven homescreens for things like widgets, apps, website bookmarks and more. So, you might have your email inbox on one screen, the weather or your Twitter feed on another and stock prices on another – it’s up to you.
Apps let you do more with your Desire HD

The HTC Desire HD comes with lots of great apps preloaded for things like getting the latest news sent to your phone or turning your camera’s flash into a handy torchlight. When you’re ready to make your Desire HD even more personal to you, choose from over 100,000 apps in Android Market”. There’s something for everyone – from fun games to business productivity tools – and many apps are free.
Introducing HTCSense.com

HTCSense.com is a website designed to make your life better. For example, if you’ve misplaced your phone, you can go online and turn your Desire’s ringtone from silent to loud – so when you ring your number to find it, it’s easier to hear. Also, if your Desire HD gets lost or stolen, you can lock or delete its contents via the HTCSense.com website – giving you extra peace of mind if you’re a business user.

NES Games Begging For A Remake

It's hard to talk about classic gaming without bringing up the NES. After all, it was the console that took America by storm in the 1980s, reviving a dying industry and hooking millions upon millions of new gamers for life in the process.

Due to quality control measures wisely implemented by Nintendo (after watching Atari perish without them), the NES was home to an incredible amount of great games. Many of those games reached classic status, and we still talk about them to this day. Others were awesome in their own right, but flew under the radar. After all, how many people were going to give Kickle Cubicle a chance when all anyone could talk about was Super Mario Bros.?

Whip it good!

Some of these titles have noticeable flaws that frustrated many players, but they're still considered some of the best games available. We've cobbled together a list of five such games that we think deserve a new look, perhaps in the form of a rerelease that will expose a more polished form of the game to an all-new audience. After all, what better way is there to expose a title gamers missed than to rerelease it on a more easily-accessible console or handheld?

10 Best Google Chrome OS Extensions

The Google Chrome Web Store has arrived. Here are the 10 best free extensions that you should download for the Chrome browser and the new Chrome OS (if you can get it).

Google's Chrome Web Store went live on Tuesday, coinciding with the company's public demonstration of the upcoming Google Chrome OS. Although the operating itself won't be available on notebooks until well into 2011, the Chrome Web Store is up and running now, bringing a wide range of apps and extensions to the speedy Google Chrome 8 browser.

QNX OS Future New BlackBerry

NEW YORK - Research in Motion had a long-term plans of their latest operating system, QNX. Previously, this operating system would be presented to the tablet Playbook which will be released in time soon.

RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis said that the upcoming QNX will eventually make its way to BlackBerry smartphones that multi-core and different sized tablets for ten years.

Lazaridis emphasized that the RIM BlackBerry Tablet OS it is in the right way in launching Playbook. "This is a complete mobile computing platform. All of this will come together to set up the BlackBerry for the next decade," he said, as reported by Apple Insider, Thursday (08/12/2010).

While smartphones based BlacBerry WNX, RIM will begin to include multi-core processors.

"All new BlackBerry platform, will run Playbook," said Lazaridis, who believe the OS QNX will help RIM jump into the next decade in mobile computing.

Followed by it, RIM will not leave developing markets that have not reached a 3G or 4G.

RIM and Apple's strategy is different, according to Lazaridis, Apple tried to upgrade the OS mobile phone to the tablet, while RIM started with "a different computing platform for the tablet.