Ubuntu 9.10 is here Karmic Koala

Today that leaves the new final version of Ubuntu, version 9.10, called Karmic Koala. Each new release of Ubuntu is every time eagerly awaited by his passionate community of Linux users, which is far from the cliché of the very insider club geeks. Indeed, Ubuntu is primarily a Linux distribution oriented public and with this version, it is one step closer to more convivialité.

This version will still be easier to use: everything is done with the mouse, the installation program, configuration, use daily ... In theory, more a command line is needed to install drivers or solve technical problems.

Users of Windows or Mac OS will not be disoriented by the Ubuntu GNOME desktop, but they should greatly appreciate the opportunity to walk around on multiple virtual desktops. In addition, management of windows can be much nicer than Windows and Mac OS if you enable the 3D effects as illustrated by the video below!

Otherwise, the main novelty of this version of Ubuntu, Ubuntu is One, a service for synchronizing files online. 2 GB of space are available (or $ 10 monthly for 50GB) to have files accessible from anywhere at any time. This service does not (natively) on Windows 7 unless you use a software error of DropBox (which is a great piece of software by the way) and Mac OS, MobileMe costs 79 euros per year for 20 GB of space.

From a software perspective, Ubuntu comes with a suite of products that meet virtually every need. Open Office for office, Mozilla Firefox for web, to name a few. If necessary, the new package manager (to add / remove programs) should be suitable for beginners to more of you.

Installing Ubuntu is simple and straightforward: you download the system image, it burns the CD, it reboots the machine and we proposed to install Ubuntu on the disk ... or start from the CD for more cautious (I'm already used to troubleshoot a hard drive NTFS which I had permission ...). Some versions of Ubuntu should offer to update automatically to those who have already installed.

Finally, for those who still need their Microsoft OS, installing Ubuntu alongside Windows works perfectly so no worry, you can live Ubuntu and Windows 7 without problem. This is what I intend to do tonight;)

To download from the official site: http://www.ubuntu-fr.org/telechargement

Plastic Logic will work with B & N co-marketing QUE

27th of this month, Plastic Logic, and the nation's largest book retailer, Barnes & Noble Inc. Jointly issued a proclamation declaring the first professional Plastic Logic's electronic reader QUE in 2010 through the spring of Barnes & Noble's sales network and its online store (http : / / www.bn.com) for sale.

QUE appearance size of approximately 8.5 × 11 inches (about 216 × 279 mm), thickness less than one third inches (about 8.5 mm) screen using Plastic Logic's exclusive Plastic Display can scroll technology and E-Ink Vizplex display technology, mode of operation for the touch operation, but it is still not clear, or set aside a special full-screen touch-touch operating area. QUE appearance size of approximately 8.5 × 11 inches (about 216 × 279 mm), thickness less than one third inches (about 8.5 mm) screen using Plastic Logic's exclusive Plastic Display can scroll technology and E-Ink Vizplex show the technical, operational way for touch operation, but it is still not clear, or set aside a special full-screen touch-touch operating area. QUE support for PDF, Word, Powerpoint, Excel and other documents, available via WiFi or AT & T's 3G services to download resources, its exclusive online bookstore and resource downloads would be the nation's largest book retailer, Barnes & Noble to support. QUE support for PDF, Word, Powerpoint, Excel and other documents, available via WiFi or AT & T's 3G services to download resources, and its proprietary online bookstore and resource downloads would be the nation's largest book retailer, Barnes & Noble to support.

As the recent Barnes & Noble Inc. has just released the first electronic reader's nook, so some people will always found these two products for comparison. As the recent Barnes & Noble Inc. Has just released the first electronic reader's Nook, it is always inevitably someone would compare these two products. However, according to Plastic Logic's data, QUE and leisure reading for the day to day electronic reader products, the It is designed specifically for business people a product designed to simplify work, reduce the workload. However, according to Plastic Logic's data, QUE and leisure reading for the day to day electronic reader products, the business people it is designed specifically for a product designed to simplify work, reduce the workload. From this point of view, QUE, and nook Both products do not seem to conflict. From this point of view, QUE, and nook Both products do not seem to conflict. Because Plastic Logic is currently QUE company did not announce the details of why and how their common differences between the electronic reader, Let us also not the know. Plastic Logic because the company did not disclose the current QUE detailed information, so whether its and common differences between the electronic reader, we have for the time being not yet known. To know the answer to this question, perhaps we can only wait until next year, a 7-day General Assembly, Plastic Logic, the official CES show this product. To know the answer to this question, perhaps we can only wait until January 7 next year's CES show the General Assembly, Plastic Logic, an official of this product.

Thin and light design COWON iAUDIO 9 in the Korean market

October 21, COWON announced the recent release of the official listing of new products iAUDIO 9. The listed products have 2G/4G/8G/16G four kinds of capacity, prices of 99, 000/129, 000/159, 000/199, 000 won (now 572/745/918/1 approximately equivalent to RMB 499 million). The listed products are 2G/4G/8G/16G four kinds of capacity, prices of 99, 000/129, 000/159, 000/199, 000 won (approximately equivalent to RMB 572/745/918/1 now, 499 million ).

From product positioning perspective, iAUDIO 9 is the iAUDIO 7's follow-up products, but a slight upgrade in the configuration. From product positioning perspective, iAUDIO 9 is the iAUDIO 7's follow-up products, but a slight upgrade in the configuration. It is equipped with a 2.0-inch QVGA resolution 262,000 color LCD screen, the bottom of the screen is a capacitive touch operating area of the thermal sensing the fuselage bottom left corner is also the inclusion of a speaker. It is equipped with a 2.0-inch QVGA resolution 262,000 color LCD screen, the bottom of the screen is a capacitive touch operation of thermal sensing area, the fuselage has also joined the lower left corner of a speaker.

iAUDIO 9 fuselage rich colors, there is sky blue, silver, black, red and white a total of five kinds of color, but not all hosts have the capacity of the five colors. iAUDIO 9 fuselage rich colors, there is sky blue, silver, black, red and white a total of five kinds of color, but not all hosts have the capacity of the five colors. At present, except the host capacity of 4G and 8G has all of the five colors outside, 2G capacity of the host provides only two colors black and silver, while the 16G version of the host only silver, white and black colors. At present, except the host capacity of 4G and 8G has all of the five colors in addition, 2G capacity of the host provides only two colors black and silver, while the 16G version of the host only silver, white and black colors.

iAUDIO 9 of the slogan "Slim Fit (slim, self-cultivation)" shows that it is a thin and light design of the product, 43 × 95 × 8.9mm form factor than its predecessor, a lot of iAUIDO 7 to be thin. iAUDIO 9 of the slogan "Slim Fit (slim, self-cultivation)" shows that it is a thin and light design of the product, 43 × 95 × 8.9mm form factor than its predecessor, a lot of iAUIDO 7 to be thin.

iAUDIO 9 Supported audio formats are more abundant. iAUDIO 9 Supported audio formats are more abundant. It supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE, WAV format music player, with up to 35 types of preset EQ and four kinds of custom sound effects, and also equipped with iAUDIO signs JetEffect 3.0 BBE + audio. It supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE, WAV format music player, with up to 35 types of preset EQ and four kinds of custom sound effects, and also equipped with iAUDIO signs JetEffect 3.0 BBE + audio. IAUDIO 9, the output power for 30mW +30 mW (16 Europe), built-in rechargeable lithium battery 1 hour and 40 minutes can support up to 29 hours of audio playback. iAUDIO 9 output power of 30mW +30 mW (16 Europe), built-in rechargeable lithium battery 1 hour and 40 minutes can support up to 29 hours of audio playback.

Video connection, iAUDIO 9 for video encoding and resolution have more stringent requirements, it only supports 320 × 240 resolution, XviD, DivX-encoded AVI video and WMV7/8/9 encoded WMV video playback, support for SMI subtitle format documents and video output capabilities, the longest time was 7 hours video playback. Video connection, iAUDIO 9 for video encoding and resolution have more stringent requirements, it only supports 320 × 240 resolution, XviD, DivX-encoded AVI video and WMV7/8/9 encoded WMV video playback, support for SMI subtitle format documents and video output capabilities, the longest time was 7 hours video playback. In addition, it supports JPEG picture browsing, TXT E-book browse, FLASH player, voice recording, FM radio and FM recording functions within. In addition, it supports JPEG picture browsing, TXT E-book browse, FLASH player, voice recording, FM radio and FM recording functions within.

[Song of America] PK second round of the HD8800 high-definition contrast to HTPC

HTPC or Home Theater Personal Computer acronym, called the home theater PC. It is based on computer-based operational control to play the signal source and a new family-style high-definition theater, which is a lot of international chip manufacturers are pushing for a family of digital devices. It is based on computer-based operational control to play the signal source and a new family-style high-definition theater, which is a lot of international chip manufacturers are pushing for a family of digital devices. Users can pre-installed on a variety of HTPC Multimedia decoding broadcast software, can be used to correspond to a variety of audio and video media playback through the built-in a variety of interfaces with a variety of display devices such as televisions, projectors, plasma displays, audio decoder, audio amplifiers and other audio digital devices to use. Users can decode and play back a variety of multimedia HTPC pre-installed software can be used to correspond to a variety of audio and video media playback through the built-in a variety of interfaces with a variety of display devices such as televisions, projectors, plasma displays, audio decoder, audio digital audio amplifiers and other devices to use. there is strong processing capability, screen display is good and free video content, rich software, and so on. There is strong processing capability, screen display is good and free video content, rich software, and so on.

HTPC HD Player HTPC HD Player

Song of America as the 2009 launch of the second half of the shock of the industry masterpiece HD8800, dare to come forward to challenge HTPC video playback capabilities while some attractions, the following results of this PK? Song of America as the 2009 launch of the second half of the shock of the industry masterpiece HD8800, dare to come forward to challenge HTPC video playback capabilities while some attractions, the following results of this PK? Will know that we can see down to look at. We will know down to see if we can see.

First, in the video compatibility, HD8800 support for RMVB, RM, FLV (H.263, H.264), AVI, DAT, VOB, MKV (H.264), WMV, TS, TP, MP4, PMP and other 30 kinds of formats above, the network a number of video files of the next-to-play. First, in the video compatibility, HD8800 support for RMVB, RM, FLV (H.263, H.264), AVI, DAT, VOB, MKV (H.264), WMV, TS, TP, MP4, PMP and other 30 kinds of formats above, the network a number of video files of the next-to-play.


Second, in high-definition video playback and output areas, HD8800 is compatible with 1080P video files in any format and can be output to HDMI high-definition television and other larger display devices. Second, in high-definition video playback and output areas, HD8800 is compatible with 1080P video files in any format and can be output to HDMI high-definition television and other larger display devices.

In addition, the song America HD8800 built-in Apple iPhone at the same level of the world's leading independent Cirrus audio chip, in dealing with video quality is more perfect when forced, the user only to wear headphones and that is able to experience the shock of the video at any time feast. In addition, the song America HD8800 built-in Apple iPhone at the same level of the world's leading independent Cirrus audio chip, in dealing with video quality is more perfect when forced, the user only to wear headphones and that is able to experience the shock of the video at any time feast. The expansion into the OTG functionality for the user from the HD8800 Film troubles loading space is limited, simply by OTG cable or U mobile hard disk drive device can be realized expansion purpose, easy and convenient. The expansion into the OTG functionality for the user from the HD8800 Film troubles loading space is limited, simply by OTG cable or U mobile hard disk drive device can be realized expansion purpose, easy and convenient. It is worth mentioning is that the songs carry the United States HD8800 The 3D sound primarily through sound environmental filters, environmental shift, environmental reflection, environment, dealing with the transition and so on, so that listening to feel like arriving in a real environment, large areas of intense shaking in the sound from the headset to be more perfect passed on to consumers in the ears, in order to achieve better sound effects, the real breakthrough MP4 no good sound quality embarrassment. It is worth mentioning that the song America HD8800 onboard 3D sound primarily through sound environmental filters, environmental shift, environmental reflection, environment, dealing with the transition and so on, so that listening to feel like arriving in a real environment, large areas of the intense shock of the sound will be more perfect introduction to consumers from the headphone in the ear in order to achieve better sound effects, the real breakthrough MP4 no good sound quality embarrassment.

Overview: As the current strong performance of high-definition MP4 models, the Song of America HD8800 with "full-format, 1080P Full HD, full-stream" three advantages into a powerful handheld Storm video, the same with the HTPC and HD decoding HDMI output conditions, HD8800 With more convenient portability, more entertaining multi-function, combined with high-definition player, HTPC only a fraction of ultra-low affordable price, no doubt the market can play HD HTPC This substantially reduced class high-definition player the role of living space. Overview: As the current strong performance of high-definition MP4 models, the Song of America HD8800 with "full-format, 1080P Full HD, full-stream" three advantages into a powerful handheld Storm video, the same with the HTPC and HD decoding HDMI output conditions, HD8800 With more convenient portability, more entertaining multi-function, combined with high-definition player, HTPC only a fraction of ultra-low affordable price, no doubt the market can play HD HTPC This substantially reduced class high-definition player the role of living space.

Late hardware changes to improve Aino V6000HDV

Text: Recently, I have also out of the old problem of HDV, and is always used about 50% is automatically shut down, and needless to say, is definitely the fault of that switch, did not intend to reform, because the taking into account the warranty, replacement and so on, but do not change Buxing Le simply can not see video 3 hours not to! looked at all the change-line method, like my great strength and innovative again, and prepared to most of the need to improve where a one-time changed! Looked at all the change-line method, like my great strength and innovative again, and prepared to most of the areas for improvement in one-time changed! Of course, the principle is similar to ... ... He He ... ... Of course, the principle is similar to ... ... He He ... ...

I took almost 2 days to modify the HDV, of course, is spare time, do not take school hours! I took almost 2 days to modify the HDV, of course, is spare time, do not take school hours! This process is still a bit difficult to say, mainly including brightness, the protection plate automatic reset, standby static power consumption, switch 2 seconds delay turn-off, increasing the charge current, heat, internal layout of several areas, brightness adjustment is copied YZX, the entire process is its own one-person testing, welding, adjustment! The process is still a bit difficult to say, mainly including brightness, the protection plate automatic reset, standby static power consumption, 2 seconds delay in switching off, increasing the charge current, heat, internal layout of several areas, brightness adjustment is copied YZX of The whole process is its own one-person testing, welding, adjustment!

The following briefly about areas of improvement: The following briefly about areas of improvement:

One, two files will be changed to adjust the brightness with a switch to control, respectively, during the day and night use is in accordance with the change YZX law; One, two files will be changed to adjust the brightness with a switch to control, respectively, during the day and night use is in accordance with the changed law YZX;

2, switch improvements, without any of the MOS the like, directly protect the board from the start with, so we add a 1K resistor to protect the board as a fully automatic reset can be, and there are 2 seconds delayed shutdown feature (that is, the Switch off the post will not be immediately cut off the power, but about two seconds before slowly lowering to the cut off voltage of the power ... ... this little meaning); 2, switch improvements, without any of the MOS the like, directly protect the board from the start with, so we add a 1K resistor to protect the board as a fully automatic reset can be, and there are 2 seconds delayed shutdown feature (that is, the Switch off the post will not be immediately cut off the power, but about two seconds before slowly lowering to the cut off voltage of the power ... ... this little meaning);

3, charging to improve, the original is too slow, and can not stand, direct addition of a self-reform 500ma ultra-small TP4057 charger plates, precision 0.5%, and added a heat sink, by the way has also received a light into the IR receiver hole there, charging the red lights, becomes, after full green, full power for about 3 hours; 3, charging to improve, the original is too slow, and can not stand, direct addition of a self-reform 500ma ultra-small TP4057 charger plates , precision 0.5%, and added a heat sink, by the way has also received a light into the IR receiver hole there, charging the red lights, becomes, after full green, full power for about 3 hours;

4, replace the battery, bought for Tai Lan, and a direct exchange, for ATL's up, 2500MAH, endurance test and then on the end! 4, replace the battery, bought for Tai Lan, and a direct exchange, for ATL's up, 2500MAH, endurance test and then on the end!

Okay, so that the remaining plans to speak out for Okay, so that the remaining plans to speak out for

Brightness adjustment for the two chip resistors Brightness adjustment for the two chip resistors

Used for brightness adjustment switch Switches used for brightness adjustment

Apart after the brightness adjustment resistor Apart after the brightness adjustment resistor

After resistance welding on the brightness adjustment After resistance welding on the brightness adjustment

High-performance low-power TCC8901 Chi for P7 disassemble the program 2

Unscrew the three screws and then the motherboard will be able to come out from the shell inside. One thing I was surprised that the three screws which are concentrated in the motherboard has an interface button that end, while the other end there is no fixed measure. One thing I was surprised that the three screws which are concentrated in the main board has an interface button that end, while the other end there is no fixed measure. Until removed to have a look, they find the other side of the back screen, there is simply no way to tighten screws. Until removed to have a look, they find the other side of the back is a display, there no way to tighten screws.

P7 motherboard with single-sided patch, board small in size, based on experience to judge should be 6-layer PCB, the overall manufacturing process close to the Blue Magic T10. P7 motherboard with single-sided patch, board small in size, based on experience to judge should be 6-layer PCB, the overall manufacturing process close to the Blue Magic T10.

Next to the battery connection we find that engineers set aside a corner of the welding cited 10-bit, speculated that the reserved bits should be a FM chip bonding. Next to the battery connection we find that engineers set aside a corner of the welding cited 10-bit, speculated that the reserved bits should be a FM chip bonding.

P7 board all the electronic components are all here, and looks at a glance, the biggest piece of silicon that is TCC8901, and next to two Samsung cache, all use FBGA package. P7 board all the electronic components are all here, and looks at a glance, the biggest piece of silicon that is TCC8901, and next to two Samsung cache, all use FBGA package. A white sticker at the same time cover the two chips are Micron ( Micron) flash memory, let's look at them one by one. White stickers cover the same time, the two chips are Micron (Micron) flash memory, let's look at them one by one.

The first is the cache chips, using two Samsung K4T1G164QQ-HCE7, where necessary to resolve what chip models. The first is the cache chips, using two Samsung K4T1G164QQ-HCE7, where necessary to resolve what chip models. Where K said Samsung Memory; 4 that this is DRAM chips; T said that the type of DRAM for the DDR2 SDRAM; 1G representative capacity, for 1Gb (128MB); 16-bit architecture on behalf of X16; 4, said interior is 8Banks; the first representative of a Q interface SSTL_18 (VDD 1.8V, VDDQ 1.8V); the second is the Samsung Q representing the 17th generation of the same chip; -- H-back, said chip FBGA package; C indicated that the normal power supply conditions, chip operating temperature range of 0 ~ 95 degrees; final E7 said that the chip specifications for DDR2-800 (400MHz @ CL = 5, tRCD = 5, tRP = 5). Where K said that Samsung's Memory; 4 that this is DRAM chips; T said that the type of DRAM for the DDR2 SDRAM; 1G representative capacity, for 1Gb (128MB); 16-bit architecture on behalf of X16; 4, said interior is 8Banks; the first representative of a Q interface SSTL_18 (VDD 1.8V, VDDQ 1.8V); the second is the Samsung Q representing the 17th generation of the same chip; - H-back, said chip FBGA package; C indicated that the normal power supply conditions, chip operating temperature range of 0 ~ 95 degrees; final E7 said that the chip specifications for DDR2-800 (400MHz @ CL = 5, tRCD = 5, tRP = 5).

K4T1G164QQ-HCE7 Package diagram K4T1G164QQ-HCE7 Package diagram

That piece of chip Samsung's DDR2-800 SDRAM, chip capacity 1Gb (128MB), 8Banks structure, FBGA package. That piece of chip Samsung's DDR2-800 SDRAM, chip capacity 1Gb (128MB), 8Banks structure, FBGA package. A chip capacity of 128MB, 2 is 256MB, ensure the smooth 1080P Full HD video playback. A chip capacity of 128MB, 2 is 256MB, ensure the smooth 1080P Full HD video playback.

Chi for the P7's heart - Telechips TCC8901 master chip. Chi for the P7's heart - Telechips TCC8901 master chip. 65nm CMOS process, using FBGA package. 65nm CMOS process, using FBGA package. TCC8901 is an ARM11-based processor, the highest frequency can reach 600MHz, which 32Bits ARM1176JZ (F)-S RISC processor is responsible for operating systems and audio processing, while the video decoding is through a dedicated hardware modules to complete. TCC8901 is an ARM11-based processor, the highest frequency can reach 600MHz, which 32Bits ARM1176JZ (F)-S RISC processor is responsible for operating systems and audio processing, while the video decoding is through a dedicated hardware modules to complete.

TCC8901 built-in 16KB instruction cache and 16KB data cache, an integrated MMU management unit (Memory Management Unit, it is the central processing unit (CPU) used to manage virtual memory, physical memory control circuit, is also responsible for virtual address mapped to physical address, as well as provide hardware mechanisms for memory access authorization). TCC8901 built-in 16KB instruction cache and 16KB data cache, an integrated MMU management unit (Memory Management Unit, it is the central processing unit (CPU) used to manage virtual memory, physical memory control circuit, is also responsible for virtual address mapped to physical address, as well as provide hardware mechanisms for memory access authorization). TCC8901 support for video hardware decoding, encoding, including MJPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 SP, MPEG-4 ASP, MPEG-4 AVC (H. 264), DivX, H.263, WMV9, VC-1, RV, with 2D/3D graphics acceleration engine, as well as the Overlay Mixer, can output fluid 1080P Full HD video images. TCC8901 support video hardware decoding, encoding, including MJPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 SP, MPEG-4 ASP, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), DivX, H.263, WMV9, VC-1 , RV, with 2D/3D graphics acceleration engine, as well as the Overlay Mixer, can output fluid 1080P Full HD video images.

TCC8901 internal integrated high-speed USB 2.0 OTG controller, HDMI controller, as well as a 10bit DAC, supports NTSC or PAL video output mixed output (specifications NTSC-M/4.43, PAL-B/D/G/H/I/M/N / Combination N). TCC8901 internal integrated high-speed USB 2.0 OTG controller, HDMI controller, as well as a 10bit DAC, supports NTSC or PAL video output mixed output (specifications NTSC-M/4.43, PAL-B/D/G/H/I/M / N / Combination N). 10-bit DAC should be dedicated to handling video inside the track, why do you say, first of all, if using 10bit DAC to deal with songs, sound quality will certainly be discounted; second board there are still a Wolfson WM8988L, Description P7 music is simply an external ADC / DAC (otherwise, it should WM8988L Gansha). 10-bit DAC should be dedicated to handling video inside the track, why do you say, first of all, if using 10bit DAC to deal with songs, sound quality will certainly be discounted; second board there are still a Wolfson WM8988L, shows P7 simply play music is to use an external ADC / DAC (otherwise, it should WM8988L Gansha). WM8988L and the bandwidth between the ARM is definitely not as good as the built-in 10bit DAC and the bandwidth between ARM, taking into account the data transfer full HD video the higher requirements, and users to watch video when the lower quality requirements, so guess TCC8901 the built-in 10bit DAC should be specifically for the video but the audio conversion prepared. WM8988L and the bandwidth between the ARM is definitely not as good as the built-in 10bit DAC and the bandwidth between ARM, taking into account the full HD video on a higher data transmission requirements, and users to watch video when the lower quality requirements, so to speculate TCC8901 built-in 10bit DAC should be specifically for the video but the audio conversion prepared.

TCC8901 chip area small, and this is a dollar coin comparison chart TCC8901 chip area small, and this is a dollar coin comparison chart

High-performance low-power TCC8901 Chi for P7 disassemble the program

In the "1080P product Express Packet Video for P7 special test" and "high-definition next-generation Chi as" 1080P "model P7 evaluation," these two evaluation, we have the right to P7 Chi players already have a more comprehensive understanding of to marvel at its powerful video decoding capability while also concerned about their power consumption. This article where we will be dismantling this player to see what was inside P7, and also is the master chip analysis P7 to see In the power control how it is done to make consumers satisfied. This article where we will be dismantling this player to see what was inside P7, and also is the master analytical P7 chip, take a look at power, control how it is done to make consumers satisfied.

From conventional terms, the video decoder chip power is hardly cheap, in particular, who can answer 720P HD and 1080P Full HD video chip, power consumption is even more frightening theory, Chi for the P7 can answer 1080P Full HD video, indicating that they have a powerful chip, while the chip in the previous article related site also has exposure, it is from South Korea's Telechips TCC8901 chips. From conventional terms, the video decoder chip power is hardly cheap, in particular, who can answer 720P HD and 1080P Full HD video chip, power consumption is even more frightening theory, Chi for the P7 can answer 1080P Full HD video, indicating that they have a powerful chip, while the chip in the previous article related site also has exposure, it is from South Korea's Telechips TCC8901 chips. For this chip, we are still relatively unfamiliar, as it was only recently used in video player, the coupled with Telechips company's strict confidentiality agreements, so on the characterization of this chip is extremely rare on the Internet. For this chip, we are still relatively unfamiliar, as it was only recently used in video player, plus Telechips company's strict confidentiality agreement, so on the characterization of this chip is extremely rare on the Internet.

Previously from the mouth of a program developer we understand that, Telechips TCC8901 platform, the overall average power consumption of 600mA, in the evaluation immediately after the site's video life P7 ability to do a test, play 720P high-definition video, life for nearly three hours (details later in the evaluation of specific test article will be published here do not write). Previously from the mouth of a program developer we understand that, Telechips TCC8901 platform, the overall average power consumption of 600mA, in the evaluation immediately after the site's video life P7 ability to do a test, play 720P high-definition video, life for nearly three hours (details later in the evaluation of specific test article will be published here do not write). thus to infer, P7 built-in battery capacity should be 1800mAh, what is not it? Thus to infer, P7 built-in battery capacity should be 1800mAh, what is not it? Here we come to dismantling bar. Here we come to dismantling bar.

P7 is a shell demolished the past six months I've split all the players, the most simple, just under the two screws you can screw, screws will be automatically removed after the shell open, details of their internal is still very tight. P7 is a shell demolished the past six months I've split all the players, the most simple, just under the two screws you can screw, screws will be automatically removed after the shell open, details of their internal is still very tight. Figure screw only opened a screw, after the shell had been loose. Figure only opened a screw fastening, after the shell had been loose.

There may be a friend to ask, why two screws can be fixed shell, it is because there are two sides of the edge of the buckle-solid, as long as the two screws are not open after the shell there is no way to win, I believe that the individual a friend uncertainties have been eliminated bar. There may be a friend to ask, why two screws can be fixed shell, it is because there are two sides of the edge of the buckle-solid, as long as the two screws are not open after the shell there is no way to win , I believe that the individual a friend uncertainties have been eliminated bar. Figure speakers built into the motherboard connection is direct welding, because the hands tip a few days ago to strike, and so we continue down the demolition of such a linked a. Fig built-in speaker is directly connected with the motherboard soldering, because the hands tip a few days ago to strike, and so we continued down torn down so attached.

Chi for the P7 motherboard design and sound a bit like Yuet Department T10, motherboard only more than half of the flat area, the rest to the built-in lithium battery, which is designed to control the thickness, but the final effect of not so satisfactory, P7, or reached a thickness of 11 mm. Chi for the P7 motherboard design and sound a bit like Yuet Department T10, motherboard only more than half of the flat area, the rest to the built-in lithium battery, which is designed to control the thickness, but the final effect of not so satisfactory, P7, or reached a thickness of 11 mm.

This is the only one on the motherboard socket cable to connect the display, connection rather long, folded back and forth out of a bend. This is the only one on the motherboard socket cable to connect the display, connection rather long, folded back and forth out of a bend. While the battery connections are direct welding horn up, and this is also the domestic brands have been doing. The battery, speaker connections are direct welding up, and this is also the domestic brands have been doing.

refused to MP4 projector market will soon bounce

In the portable digital industry, bounced a check is for online merchants to attract eyeballs often ploys. But of reason for the delay is probably the immature technology, products require improvement. Reason for the delay, however caused, may be immature technology, products require improvement. As the well-known digital brands, there is a strong team of R & D and technology as the basis to bounce SAY NO! As the leading digital brands, there is a strong team of R & D and technology as the basis to bounce SAY NO!

Projection MP4 - Phantom who did not delay the progress of the research and development, will soon be available as of about Projection MP4 - Phantom who did not delay the progress of the research and development, will soon be available as of about

It is reported that the British Lipp Mirage were made to further improve product functions, projectors, up from 10 lumens to 12 lumens, an increase of image brightness and projection distance; at the same distance, the projection image more clear, the color is more subtle fullness. It is reported that the British Lipp Mirage were made to further improve product functions, projectors, up from 10 lumens to 12 lumens, an increase of image brightness and projection distance; at the same distance, the projection image more clear, the color is more subtle fullness. lens for the LED light source, can also meet the needs of both the energy-saving light brightness in 50,000 hours service life is about to see two films per day, 4 hours calculation, LED light source can be used as long as 34-year-old, extremely durable. The lens for the LED light source, can also meet the needs of both the energy-saving light intensity, the useful life of 50,000 hours or so to see two films per day, 4 hours calculation, LED light source can be used up to 34 years long, very durable. do not worry about the general projector bulbs to make short life problems. Do not worry the general projector bulbs to make short life problems.

The upcoming "Phantom who" can support the wireless remote control operation, in a distance of 5 meters can be easily controlled with a remote control. The upcoming "Phantom who" can support the wireless remote control operation, in a distance of 5 meters can be easily controlled with a remote control. In addition, the "Phantom who" can support the wireless game controller control, random built-in multi - section dynamic games more entertaining. In addition, the "Phantom who" can also support wireless game controller manipulation, a variety of dynamic random built-in games, more entertainment. Through infrared remote control handle, free from the fetters of wire, increased flexibility, control more freely. Handle through the infrared remote control, free from the fetters of wire, increasing flexibility, control more freely. Most gamers happy is that, by projection effects play games, a huge screen and feel stimulation, immersive gaming experience will certainly bring an unprecedented gaming pleasure. Most gamers happy is by projection effects play games, a huge screen and feel stimulated, immersive gaming experience will certainly bring an unprecedented gaming pleasure.


The official exposure of the "Phantom persons" box photo. The official exposure of the "Phantom persons" box photo. From the figure we can see that the box a bright color to change Britain LEAP products, using the cool blue color, product positioning, and pay attention to color, so that projection products and portable players separate device. From the figure we can see that the box a bright color to change Britain LEAP products, using the cool blue color, product positioning, and pay attention to color, so that projection products and portable players separate.

It is understood that, "Mirage person" can handle support of accessories including games, infrared remote control, battery chargers and headsets. It is understood that, "Mirage person" can handle support of accessories including games, infrared remote control, battery chargers and headsets. Handles and remote control is a random gift, or need to purchase the official information yet to be announced, and we can not but know. Handle and remote control device is a random gift, or need to purchase the official has not disclosed relevant information, we do not know.

English LEAP "phantom were" coming soon, and then there will be more timely information is reported that some interested friends please continue to pay attention. English LEAP "phantom were" coming soon, and then there will be more timely information is reported that some interested friends please continue to pay attention.

Test and comparison of TomTom for iPhone

TomTom has released on the AppStore few days ago its GPS navigation software for iPhone, which is placed in direct competition Navigon, the other browser I've had time to test earlier. The software works flawlessly and is very effective, but is not free of defect ...

Further to my first article on the iPhone GPS and your comments, take stock of software that currently exist for iPhone. Begin by paying to download from the AppStore:

* Telenav is available only to U.S. yet, but it is a lesser evil because its value against TomTom or Garmin is very low. Moreover, the application requires a subscription of $ 10 per month and a wireless Internet package ...
* Navigon MobileNavigator which I previously windy virtues as the first true GPS for iPhone
* TomTom that I present here

Then there are free to install on jailbroken iPhones:

* Xgps that I presented here, requires a mobile internet connection or pre-download maps (tedious and cumbersome in size) but has the merit of being free
* Other systems exist, such as Naviti (official site) or Ida (available on Cydia) but I have not tested. I would however be interested to review them.

From everything that exists, therefore, Tomtom for iPhone is an excellent choice for those who want a GPS software Simple, fast and efficient. Now let's see how it holds up against Navigon.

IPhone Comparison Test / Navigon
Aspect graph

The maps, drawn from the supplier TeleAtlas are represented in 3D, by default, but it is also possible to switch to 2D oriented north or not. Overall, what shocks initially, it is the color, not very pretty but a little walk in the options to change the color scheme used. Personally, I opted for the Sydney theme. It is also possible to change the color scheme for the day mode and night mode.

Note that unlike Navigon, roads are not smoothed, and their appearance is a little cube to start pushing. The integration of IP (POI) is customizable, but we did not find the brand logos (Mac Do, Peugeot, etc..) That I found rather nice on Navigon. In short, the strength of GPS is not his aesthetic.

Graphically, TomTom is correct but does not impress much. Note, however, the wealth of information present.

Search route

I have nothing wrong with the search address is classic and fairly intuitive. We search by country and city, street and house number. The research will be added in the recent destinations. The previous search criteria are then pre-selected in the following entries.

Then, once the address is entered, the route search is fast. In addition, several search functions to alternative route is available. It is thus possible to avoid a roadblock at a distance of around a street or crossing point difficult of access, return to the default route, etc..

Note that the default route found is generally faster (in time) than that calculated by Navigon. This is probably due to the presence of technology "IQ Routes" which apparently calculates the best route based on the user experience. This technology gives TomTom a definite advantage for the route search areas.
Navigon has a graphical rendering a little nicer

Navigon has a graphical rendering a little nicer (logos, smooth roads, sky ,...)

Real-time navigation

Regarding navigation, strictly speaking, it is pretty clear but less (see above) and accurate than the Garmin.

Indeed, for driving on motorways, where many branches looming before us, the particulars of TomTom are not clear enough: "200 meters, take the exit right" when before us, we have 6 channels, 2 outputs right which no one immediately and one in 500 meters, we would rather have the sign of direction ... And just about this, Navigon is doing wonderfully as transcribed almost the same panels highway and indicated with an arrow clear position on where our 6 lanes ...

In terms of positioning on the motorways and the indication of exits to take, Navigon done wonders where TomTom has large gaps.

By cons, what is significant about the TomTom is that all relevant indicators are displayed simultaneously: real speed, time to destination, arrival time, remaining mileage, speed limit where Navigon requires switcher l one to another by pressing the screen.

Finally, last but not least: TomTom for iPhone loads a map of speed cameras and tells us clearly when we arrive in the right direction, near one of them.

Other Features

Other notable features are equivalent to those of Navigon: Profile of the route (driving, walking, cycling, etc..), Points of interest (restaurant, museum, gas station, etc..) With a slight advantage on this point for TomTom also referencing views and a few more schools.

We just note that the voice guidance to TomTom is selectable in an impressive list (sex / language) and better quality: the sound crackles with a high level for Navigon.

The little detail that kills you can listen to music with your iPhone while browsing! I think it's mainly reserved for those with a Bluetooth connection on their car ... If an indication appears road, TomTom is the music paused to "speak" while talking Navigon over (this remains understandable).

Conclusion

It is quite clear, with experience, the 2 GPS is excellent and almost equivalent but each have their strengths and weaknesses.
TomTom TomTom
France 69.99 EUR Price
Europe 99.99 EUR Same
Graphical Not terrible, gaudy color theme by default can be adapted Pleasant, again, the road curves are smoothed
Browse more suited to the city (IQ Route, radar, alternative route ...) More suited to the highway (location on routes, indications trips)



I advise more TomTom those circulating in the city and many are not too demanding in terms of graphics while Navigon, despite its lack of functionality of route search "bis" would position itself more as a friend of the highway ...

Finally, there is no winner in this comparison, 2 GPS systems are definitely excellent from me. We can not even separate them in their performance because they are very good on the 2 with an iPhone 3GS. The boot time is less than 10 seconds, the route searching almost instantaneous or reasonable for a long journey and the fluidity of the whole is very significant.

Afterwards, if you must choose, I can only advise you to take one that most closely matches your profile motorist: rather or rather town Hwy. Bonne route à tous!

City Streets Monopoly: Monopoly online based on Google Maps

This could become very addictive game: Google has signed a partnership with Hasbro, the maker of game companies to offer Monopoly based online with the game board would be neither more nor less than all the cities of Google Maps!

Monopoly City Streets should be launched today, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (the "9/9/9" what) at 1800 GMT (ie 19h Paris time).

In principle, we start with the $ 3 million Monopoly and we will build on the streets that you buy houses and hotels, of course, but also is new, stadiums, castles, skyscrapers ...

The goal is to become the richest real estate investor in the world. It will be possible via the cards 'chance' to trigger disasters in the streets of other players to destroy their buildings.

In short, there was not much info yet, except what we read on the official blog (in English) and in this FAQ (in English too) ...

It will give appointment for a game tonight to 19h then? But I warn you, I take the train!

The pigeons are faster than ADSL

This anecdote begins Friday in South Africa where an IT company has undertaken to demonstrate that it was more interesting for them a carrier pigeon carrying data rather than sending them via the Internet.

It took 1 hour and 8 minutes to Winston, a pigeon from 11 months to travel the 80 kilometers between Pietermaritzburg to Durban, South Africa. Including the load on the computer data transported, the transfer lasted 2 hours, 6 minutes and 57 seconds.

At the same time, only one quarter of data was transmitted via the Internet.

The company wanted IT Unlimited by this demonstration pointing the incumbent Telko whose prices are too expensive and too slow connection. Telko has not commented on this challenge yet ...

The World Cup "South Africa 2010" could benefit South Africa and advancing the construction of a fiber optic submarine of 17,000 km connecting South Africa with the East and the world .

That said, at Boing Boing, they are more like to make people want to drop our preconceived notions. A pigeon is really good means of communication the world's fastest (translation Seb, thank you to him).

If the full load of pigeon (25 grams) is used to transport SD 64GB (2.05 grams each), Vailllant our cards can carry 12 or 768 GB of data. A quantity that a broadband network such as fiber (100 Mbps) n'achemine that just over 17 hours.

I do not know if the loading time of maps has been considered but briefly, it is sobering!

After that, it sure is fast but it is better to be prepared to lose a certain amount of packages on the way ... but it is provided and specified in the standard IPoAC (IP over avian carrier) which was originally a fish April but which, as you read, practical applications in real life!

Google makes your search more music with Music Search

Que vous souhaitiez en savoir plus sur votre artiste favori, trouver un album ou écouter cette chanson qui vous trotte dans la tête, il parait que 2 types de recherches parmi les 10 les plus populaires du web ont pour sujet la musique. Or, vous savez que Google travaille durement pour réduire sans cesse le temps nécessaire pour obtenir un résultat, quelqu’en soit le sujet.

Aujourd’hui, ils sortent officiellement Music Search, une nouvelle fonction de recherche qui permet de rechercher et de découvrir des millions de chansons, via une simple requête Google. Si vous saisissez une requête relative à la musique (comme le nom d’une chanson, d’un artiste ou un album), les résultats inclueront des liens vers un aperçu audio de chansons hébergées par les partenaires de Google que sont MySpace, Lala, Pandora, Rhapsody, etc.
L’exemple ci-dessous illustre la recherche de « 21st century breakdown », qui affiche des liens vers les chansons du nouvel album de Green Day.

De temps en temps, il arrive que vous ne connaissiez pas le nom d’une chanson ou l’artiste qui la chante. Peut-être vous souvenez-vous du refrain, ou alors de l’artiste mais pas du nom de la chanson ? Si vous avez entendu cette chanson en voiture ou dans un bar, que vous ne savez pas – ou plus – qui la chante, vous voyez de quoi je parle… Cette fonction de recherche permettrait de retrouver la chanson qui vous tracasse en saisissant juste une ligne ou 2 de ses paroles.

Finalement, un moteur de recherche digne de ce nom devrait pouvoir vous suggérer des chansons que vous aimerez même si vous ne savez pas exactement ce que vous aimez écouter. Google est partenaire de sites musicaux tels que Pandora, imeem et Rhapsody en incluant des liens vers leurs sites, ce qui vous permettra de découvrir de nouvelles musiques en rapport avec votre requête.

Bien entendu, Google y gagne un peu en devançant la concurrence et en y ajoutant des liens d’achat direct fournis par MySpace et Lala. En tout cas, cela reste un service qui peut être utile en fusionnant l’idée de Shazam (trouver une chanson à partir d’une bribe) et de Deezer (découvrir de nouvelles musiques à partir de celles qu’on aime).

En plus, ce genre de nouveauté va faire plaisir à nos artistes :

Avant, quand je googlais un de mes titres, les premiers résultats étaient souvent des sites bittorrent ou de streaming illégaux. Désormais, il sera plus facile d’écouter un titre légalement qu’illégalement. a ainsi témoigné Mike Shinoda (le « rappeur » de Linkin Park) cité par 20minutes.fr.

Ce service est pour le moment en cours de déploiement, à commencer par les Etats-Unis, mais vous pouvez déjà faire un essai sur sa page officielle.

Attention, il ne faut pas confondre ce service avec ce site non-officiel, qui permet de télécharger des chansons grâce à un hack sur des requêtes Google : http://www.googlemusicsearch.com/

Testing a new GPS for iPhone: CoPilot Live

I tested for you the navigation software CoPilot Live, the latest product released by ALK. CoPilot Live is to Android, Windows Mobile and iPhone. Version of France has just been put online. CoPilot is the 1st application fee on iTunes, Section Navigation to United Kingdom and Italy at the moment, I wanted to see what value this GPS meet leaders of this type: TomTom TomTom and you can find the tests in their respective articles.

Ergonomics and Display

As you can see from the screenshot above, the default theme of CoPilot Live is rather pleasant. Unlike the competition, it is possible to customize its different day mode and night mode (which is automatic and based on local time).

The curves of the roads are smooth, fonts are legible and clear information. At the information display dashboard (speed, distance, time remaining, etc..), It is unfortunate that we can display in one or two information simultaneously, or multiple shifts, which is less complete than TomTom. Asked about this, the editor told me of his desire to keep the attention of drivers on the road and not on the GPS ...

The interface is all touch and generally well thought out, the address lookup is fairly intuitive. It should be noted that for once, it does not specify the country search for the software can search all countries at once. For cons, the keyboard is in alphabetical order and not in any configuration "standard" QWERTY, QWERTZ or QWERTY. It's confusing at first, but eventually got used to it quickly. In addition, the publisher will include this type of keyboard in a future release.

It is possible for subsequent searches of the addresses searched view or set a favorite "home" but also a favorite "work".

The voice guidance in French is clear and natural. It is possible to choose the sex and language of his "partner" from a well-stocked list.

Performance

At speed, no complaints. On my iPhone 3GS, the application launching in about ten seconds and the signal is quickly found.

In any case, the GPS is the most fluid I've seen so far and it's really nice. The refresh is done almost in real time and not once or twice per second ... Considering the amount of detail displayed on the screen is a feat!

Sometimes, I must point out that the GPS signal is lost but it seems to be rather linked to the GPS chip the iPhone, low power. This defect does not affect phones Android or Windows Mobile. Contacted about the matter, the publisher says that this defect is the cause of the way "tunnel" which, like their competitors do not work at all on the iPhone.

Features

The real added value of software lies in its numerous features, innovative and useful.

To begin, just like Navigon, CoPilot has a mode Clear Turn "which displays a real view of highway interchanges and a clear view for positioning on the right track. Another significant advantage, directional arrows tell you the next turn and the next, which can more easily anticipate the positioning on the tracks.

Like TomTom, CoPilot Aboard a base of fixed cameras and warns you so very clear when you approach one of them (in a good way) and tells you your actual speed and the speed limit. Innovation CoPilot is that it intelligently inform you of speed limits in France, but also when you move abroad.

Otherwise, as opposed to Navigon and TomTom, CoPilot integrates logos of big names on its maps. This is little more aesthetically pleasing rendering.

Among the features that I did not tested, is that of "monuments in 3D," which, as its name implies, represents the 3D buildings to give you visual cues clearer. Other notable gaps in the version I tested, the way "live traffic" and "fuel prices" were not yet available but will be essential to benefit seriously this GPS compete.

The feature "Live Weather" gives us good weather for several days to the destination or departure city, your choice. An Internet connection is obviously essential.

Finally, the features that are not tested "Live Search" (search the Internet points of interest), CoPilot OnDemand (to download the maps via the Internet which are not available yet) or LiveLink (to share its position with Friends have CoPilot) are little more undeniable, given the minimalist Garmin or TomTom, tip the scales in favor of software from ALK.

Conclusion

While TomTom and Garmin GPS are great, this newcomer CoPilot landed with the vocation to be more complete. Having the experience of three, I must say that my heart is torn between graphic rendering very pleasant and the Navigon CoPilot between function and IQ Route TomTom on the hideous and fluidity of CoPilot.

However, CoPilot has the merit of enabling navigation in city Honorable (calculated detour placement on the tracks, pedestrian mode ...) and being a co-pilot needed for highway driving (speed cameras, for real output ...).

After it is a pity that the space below is not best used as TomTom, which displays a dashboard very comprehensive, but it is possible that the publisher takes into account your remarks via the comments on iTunes, forums and blogs (so feel free to comment!). Furthermore, I believe, if the feature "live traffic" is the height, she will compete the function of TomTom IQ Routes, the last bastion of CoPilot to win the ultimate status of GPS for iPhone.

Comfortable to use, efficient and equipped with many innovative features, CoPilot is therefore placed at the intersection of TomTom and Garmin by combining the advantages of each.

The PSPgo very little for me

Sony released a few days that the new version of its handheld console. The PSPgo knows many changes (I did not say "improvements" ...) compared to previous versions of PSP. The most notable change is with the dematerialization of UMD, in other words, it is possible to play its games on the PSP PSPgo because it will now download first ... This problem is at the heart of several current controversies . Let's review a few all ...

News

The first most notable new feature is the lack of UMD drive which requires the download of games you want to play. I return to this point later.

The second novelty of the PSPgo compared to its counterparts (the PSP-1000, PSP-2000 and PSP-3000) lies in its design. The screen slides up to the way a mobile phone. The PSP also becomes smaller, losing a few inches to the passage of his superb diagonal screen from 4.3 to 3.8 inches (10.92 cm to 9.65 cm). However, this shrinkage occurs without loss in resolution that is in 480 × 272.

The keys of the game have also been revised: they are smaller and now located below the screen. Some think that the buttons are now too small for adult hands.

In terms of connectivity, nothing changes compared to the PSP-3000 that already had the video output, built-in microphone, USB and Wi-Fi except that the PSPgo now supports Bluetooth 2.0 . The memory card format also changes: the Memory Stick Duo, you pass the Memory Stick Micro (M2). But they were apparently the same price.

Another drawback is the battery level is now fixed. This is probably intended to prevent any intrusion hack through it (I remember that the PSP-1000 and 2000 were crackables easily via this means using the batteries changed, "Pandora").

The controversy PSPgo
______________________________________________________________
Smaller, lighter but with similar performance, the PSPgo could be a portable, very appreciated. However, Sony has opted for paperless games console pocket.

It is now necessary to buy them online and then download the Flash memory of the console. The presence of flash memory is new in the PSPgo. The storage capacity of this memory is 16 GB To give an idea, knowing that a big image file PSP game average is about 1 GB, it could also accommodate up to 16 games. And since it is impossible to read his old games on the PSP PSPgo, Sony offers buyers the PSPGO download free 3 games that he has from a short list of securities ...

That said, the games will load faster using flash memory as via UMD. The irony is that players who are already using pirated games already benefiting from this fast since they store the image files of their games (usually in the form of ISO file) directly on the Memory Stick Duo in PSP. Speaking of piracy, I am not informed about the case but it does not say that PSPgo is easily hackable, when I see the manipulations required for the cracking of a PSP-3000 ...

Finally, the last unhappy with the dematerialization of video games are the dealers. Indeed, they, if they sell PSPgo not see again their beloved small customers in store as they will no longer need to buy "physically" their games. There would thus have a real boycott this machine from specialist dealers. This would explain why the PSPgo is not featured on some displays: do not confuse with any big sales since its release! Because apparently the PSPgo not sell more than that in the UK, some retailers were already offering discounts of 5 days after its release. Some critics ironically the situation by comparing the launch of PSPgo with that of the defunct Nokia handheld console, the NGage as illustrated below the drawing of the Tong.

psp go PSPgo

Conclusion
_____________________________________________________________
In conclusion, if this PSPgo "some" benefits (not much) over previous versions, it has many drawbacks especially: the gameplay on the buttons smaller, dematerialisation games and high price (249 euros instead 169 for the previous). Let us not forget that what makes the qualities of PSPgo (quality graphics, games, multimedia capabilities) is inherited from previous PSP which currently cost less and are more "flexible" use.

The PSPgo part of a new movement of dematerialization of games that has several advantages for the publisher (price reduced distribution chain, direct contact with the purchaser) and players (price of 2 games to 10 euros EUR availability). Finally, if you remember my article on OnLive, you'll see what I mean ... the wise!

The mythical Dreamcast would have celebrated his 10 years

It was October 14, 1999 that Europe discovered the first 128 bit console from Sega, the same one that remains in the hearts of players who spent the 1690 francs for the purchase. The echo of the name of mythical games that have accompanied or followed its release still resonates in the minds of his fans: Shenmue, PGR, Jet Set Radio, SoulCalibur, Sonic Adventure, Resident Evil: Code Veronica ...

The Dreamcast would have been dead 10 years.

At the time, the Dreamcast (literally "dissemination of dreams") was an alien, so she was ahead of the competition (and in Sega's own: it was the only console in white!) . The name of the first PlayStation or Saturn were pale in the face for graphics and animation seamlessly Early last Sega.

Its controller, without a revolution in ergonomics, though it was very good, especially allowed to connect over a variety of accessories. You could insert a memory card or a pack "rumble" to enable the controller to vibrate. The memory cards were actually VMU who were em a lot more: mini-console pocket with integrated LCD screen and allows for example to raise the Chaos from Sonic Adventure to the way a Tamagoshi!

The Dreamcast was also far ahead in terms of online functionality as it allowed to play online via a 56K modem built into the console. Unfortunately, this feature was not supported by enough games.

The development of games for Dreamcast was facilitated by the fact that over the Saturn, it ran on Windows CE in order to facilitate the development of games. In addition, support for gaming was the GD-ROM, a standard disc that can store 1.2GB of data and allowed for greater speed reading CD-Rom. Technically, the Dreamcast was based on the same architecture as the arcade machines "Naomi" at the time.

Sega Dreamcast wanted with his offer the general public a real alternative to the PlayStation and ahead at the same time the output of the PS2 deemed more powerful, but that proved to be much less.

Unfortunately for Sega's console was not as successful as it deserved. The reasons are unclear about this failure. Maybe it is piracy of games that were relatively easy? Maybe it's the low number of games released although the quality was very often the appointment?

Finally, the Dreamcast is a console that will be remembered long, it marks a milestone in the development of Sega. Since then, Sega was fully focused on game development and has stopped producing machines. It could be that Sega was resurrected after the failure of the Saturn ... the final one that will remain buried and destroyed any hope for us to review any new Megadrive ...

I have not mentioned the games because I think we should let readers interact with this blog!

Copy and paste on your iPhone better with Action Menu!

I would like to submit an application which I can pass on my iPhone. Action Menu for iPhone is one of those applications that make you use your phone more enjoyable everyday. Just that.

IPhone owners were already happy to have (finally) copy and paste from the native Firmware 3. This function was previously fairly basic, we select the text by holding his finger on the screen and dragging, then press Copy, you double-clicked on another field and any text you pressed paste.

Installable only via Cydia, familiar to owners of jailbroken iPhone, the application menu Action (formerly Clippy) created by Ryan Petrich, we offer new context actions that appear when you double click or a long click on the text.

On a non-editable text (like on a web page), we "call" (call the selected number), "upward" and "down" (very convenient, it allows you to move quickly in the beginning or end of page).

On non-editable text, we have the stock copy, call, scroll at the top, scroll to Bottom

In editable text, we have the choice between having icons or text, the button "copy all" and the big news almost indispensable "favorites" (opens a pop-up containing the previously added Favorites).

In editable text, we select the action, select all, copy, copy everything and favorites

The Favorites list can contain formulas "Hey, you okay? "Logins (I use Facebook for example) or even complete sentences. To reuse, simply click on the Favorites icon (the heart) and then select the text you want.
The Action Menu options

Namely, there is a paid version ($ 2.99) and adds the following features:

* History keeps the history of each collage
* Lookup allows you to find matches online telephone numbers and words, using Google Search, Wikipedia, dictionary and Google Translate.
* Tweet can quickly send selected text by a Twitter client installed on your iPhone (currently supports Tweetie, Twitterific, Twittelator and TwitterFon).

That said, just in its free version, Action Menu is already one of these applications, which are rapidly becoming indispensable to your iPhone!

3GS iPhone, iPhone with high speed

Yesterday, Monday, June 8, held in San Francisco, Keynote Opening of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2009, those expecting a new iPhone have not been disappointed. The new iPhone is not 3G, 3G is S! "S" for speed (speed), in total it is twice as fast, thanks to a new integrated processor to handle more applications quickly installed. Also 3G is in HSDPA to 7.2 Mbps, 3.4 Mbps cons for the previous version.

liPhone large vitesseL'iPhone 3GS supports OpenGL ES for greater fluidity and 3D graphics, allowing games to be installed more reactive, and now embarks a new device Photo 3 megapixel with autofocus, auto macro mode and incorporates a greater sensitivity to light. The video is not to be outdone, a button to switch the automatic camera mode to video mode that has been long awaited.

Another interesting innovation, integration of voice control, as Android and pre permit already, it should be emphasized. This allows to control the device via the headset microphone: just to announce the name of a contact to call, ask what is played a playlist, or ask the name of the artist of the song that is about to be played. A device integrated digital compass (magnetometer) made its appearance, this little novel has already been available in previous versions, GPS requires. We will therefore now move easily along the embedded maps, or simply doing his jogging kit Nike + is now 100% compatible with the iPhone 3GS.

iPhone large vitesseUne autonomy revised upwards: 9 hours with Wi-Fi (cons 6 for 3G), 10 hours video playback (cons 7), 30 hours in audio mode (cons 24) , 12 hours in phone mode 2G and 3G in 5 hours.

Self 3GS iPhone 3g vs 3GS, liPhone high speed

The design, it does not change. For cons the new iPhone takes a bit of weight, 135 grams against 133 grams for the 3G, which is very negligible. Two models are available in black or white: the 32GB is sold $ 299 in the 16GB to $ 199. At the same time, the current iPhone 3G (8GB) has a price decline from $ 99. The 3GS iPhone will be available June 19 in France and Switzerland and in several other countries.

The iPhone OS 3 was also honored. The latter is available free from June 17, here's a little comparison of what it brings the face of new features unique to the iPhone 3GS.

The iPhone OS 3.0 will be installed on the iPhone V1 (without managing MMS, thank you ILY), 3G and 3GS. For information, features of the iPhone OS does not stop at the table above, here's a quick summary:

* Copy / Cut / Paste finally!
* Support landscape mode for most native applications (Safari, Mail, Notes, SMS, etc.) Finally!
* Search via spotlight in calendars, music, notes, emails
* Support MMS to send / receive photos, contacts, sounds, etc. Finally!
* Rental and purchase movies directly from the iPhone
* Adding a parental control for applications, movies, TV shows
* "Push Notification" to receive real time notifications (email, news, etc.) Finally!
* Safari is compatible with HTTP streaming and supports HTML 5
* The application "Find my Phone" which is an additional service to MobileMe, to recover a lost or stolen iPhone, and to remotely wipe all data on its iPhone (Editor's note: it closely resembles Maverick Secure Mobile )
* Supports extended peripherals Bluetooth stereo mode is taken into account, finally!
* Shake to change songs randomly in iPod mode, or cancel an ongoing action
* Calendar management improved
* Synchronize notes at last!
* Over 30 new languages are available
* And over 100 new features to discover ...

As we can see there is no real revolution, but more changes to an iPhone more independent and more successful than its previous version.