Windows 8: Next Stop for Windows OS Users

Windows 8 is creating a lot of buzz. There are lot of exciting new features of Windows 8 that users must await.

Windows 8 is the codename for the next version of Windows Operating System following Windows 7 OS. There are added features and changes from the previous versions. Beta version of Windows was released in the market.

Windows 8 logo (gadgetmix.com)

OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

At the Microsoft Developer Forum in Tokyo on May 23, 2011, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that the next version of Windows would be released the following year. Microsoft opened a new blog called "Building Windows 8" for users and developers.

NEW FEATURES

• Windows 8 will contain a new user interface based on Microsoft's design language named Metro. With the new change, the Start Menu was replaced in favor for the new Start Screen, where there are tiles that contain shortcuts to applications, Metro style applications, and updating tiles. 

Windows 8 Start Screen Preview

• New authentication method will be introduced which allows users to sketch in three different places over the picture to login, instead of typing a password. 
• Windows 8 will support multiple monitors with the new ability to natively display different background images on each display and customized taskbar(s) on each of the connected displays. 
• Windows 8 developer, Developer Preview, comes with two recovery functions - reset and refresh, which both make a complete restore easier than a re-installation. 
• Other new features of this version include new welcome screen, "Immersive" version of Internet Explorer, new packaged application model called AppX that is based on Silverlight, Open Packaging Conventions, as well as a setting to automatically adjust window color to fit the wallpaper, new "Hybrid Boot" option that uses "advanced hibernation functionality" on shutdown to allow faster startup times, and a new version of Task Manager with a redesigned user interface is also present in pre-release versions of Windows 8. 

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Microsoft say that the Windows Developer Preview (a pre-release version of Windows 8) works well on hardware suitable for Windows Vista or Windows 7.

Tomorrow's Technology: iPhone 5 Concept Features

Amazing concept iPhone 5. this CG iPhone 5 has advanced iPhone features such as a sleeker iPhone design, a laser keyboard and holographic display rolled into this iPhone 5 video.

The computer generated Concept iPhone 5 features is an exponential leap from the iPhone 4S with Siri, iPhone 4 or iPhone 3gs of today. (credits: AatmaStudio)

video posted by AatmaStudio

Samsung N150 review

The Samsung N150 is the latest miniature notebook that promises an improved battery life and basic computing on the cheap.N150 is a standard netbook that is perfect if your needs aren't anything other than emailing, web surfing and basic word processing.

FEATURES

Style and Affordability

Get high-end style without the high price tag. A long battery life keeps you up and running for hours on end. This netbook delivers more style, with less for you to carry and is completely budget-friendly.

Battery Life

Longer-life, multi-cell batteries deliver extra power hours to keep you running longer on a single charge.

Mobility

Weighing just 2.95 pounds, this netbook is one of the lightest netbooks in its class. And it's loaded with the latest technology for maximum performance and minimum weight.

Data Sharing

With a host of advanced connectivity tools, including a 3-in-1 memory card reader and 3 x USB 2.0 ports, you can seamlessly move data from your digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player or PDA straight to the netbook.

Eco-conscious to save energy and money

This environmentally-sound PC uses less energy to help save the planet, while it saves you money.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Starter

Display:10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600), Non - Gloss LED, Back Light

Graphic:Intel GMA3150 (Int. Graphic)

             Shared Memory (Int. Grahpic)

Storage:160GB (5400rpm S-ATA) hard drive

Multimedia: HD (High Definition) audio

                  SRS 3D sound effect with mic. noise supression

                  3W stereo speaker (1.5W x 2)

                  Web Camera

Processor:Intel® ATOM™ Processor N450 (1.66GHz, 667MHz, 512KB)

Physical Specification: Dimension: 264 (W) x 188.0 (D) x 25.3 - 34.7 (H) mm

                                  Weight: 1.24kg (2.73lbs)

Memory:1GB (DDR2 / 1GB x 1) System memory

             1 x Slot SODIMM Memory slot

Main Chipset:Intel NM10

Communication:10 / 100 Wired Ethernet LAN attached

Philippine Price: php 14, 900 - php 15, 900

Samsung Galaxy Y review, Philippines

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The first Android phone is finally out in the market!

Samsung Galaxy Y is the first Android phone of Samsung that caught the interest of the market just a couple of days after of its release. Y means "Young", this is to capture the younger market with its super cheap full touch-screen phone for the younger generation who can't afford much.

Philippine price for this Samsung Galaxy Y is about Php. 5990.

SMART Netphone Samsung Galaxy Y Technical Specifications

    OS: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
    CPU: 832 MHz processor
    Memory: 150 MB + micro SD up to 16GB
    Data Connection: GSM/GPRS/EDGE / HSDPA 7.2
    Frequency Range: GSM 900/1800/1900 UMTS 2100
    Display: 3.0 QVGA TFT Display
    Browser: WAP
    Messaging: SMS/MMS/Email
    Connectivity: Wi-Fi / BT3.0
    Imaging: 2MP Camera with Video Recording
    Talk/Standby Time: TBA
    Battery: 1200 mAh
    Others: Audio file: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+,
    WMA / MPEG 4: H.263
    Accessories: Travel Adaptor, Stereo Headset, Battery, Manual
    Dimensions 104 x 58 x 11.5 mm
    Weight: 97.5 g


How to unroot Samsung Galaxy Y? Visit this site androidpluse and follow the instructions there.