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Apple iPhone Dissected 2007-07-01 04:51:00 Hours after launch, the iPhone stripped of all parts Apple unleashed the iPhone on the general public only hours ago and it has already been dissected. With a heat gun and razor blade, tech guru Anand Lal Shimpi was able to strip the Apple iPhone of its brushed aluminum cover and reveal its innards. Inside the iPhone, there are the usual GSM and WiFi antennas, battery, camera and tape.Apple makes use of two PCBs in a sandwich configuration – each tightly packed with chips. Apple equips the iPhone with Samsung MLC NAND flash memory and an ARM processor. The ARM processor was manufacture by Samsung, but has an Apple logo printed on it. AnandTech believes the Apple branded ARM processor may be the Samsung S3C6400 derived from an ARM1176 core.The iPhone’s multi-touch screen consists of multiple layers. On the layer closest to the motherboard, Apple lays down faint dots in a grid-like pattern. The dot grid is necessary for the multi-touch screen, apparently.After dissection, Anand ... Apple  Iphone

Apple Prices iPhone Accessories 2007-07-01 04:48:00 Apple opens the flood gates for iPhone accessories While Apple's much-hyped iPhone isn't due to launch until 6PM this evening, Apple has already given us a taste of what to expect when it comes to iPhone accessories. The most prominent iPhone accessory is the Bluetooth headset. The black unit features a single button for making/receiving calls and provides 5.5 hours of talk time and 72 hours of standby time with its lithium-ion battery. The Bluetooth headset comes bundled with an iPhone Dual Dock (charges both the iPhone and the headset) along with a Bluetooth Travel Cable and is priced at $129. The iPhone Dual Dock can be purchased separately for $49. A separate iPhone Dock (without a port for charging the Bluetooth headset) can also be had for $49. Other accessories available include a $29 USB power adapter, $19 Dock Connector to USB Cable, $29 Bluetooth Travel Cable and a $29 Stereo headset. Apple's prices are a bit on the high side when it comes to accessory p ... Apple  Iphone

Apple Employees to Get Free iPhones 2007-07-01 04:44:00 Apple to give free 8GB iPhone to all full-time employees Every job has its perks, but the perk from Jobs for Apple employees will soon be making many outsiders green with envy. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said at a company town hall meeting that all full-time employees, and part-time employees with the company for at least a year, will receive a free 8GB iPhone, reports Think Secret. While the phone launches today, Apple employees will have to wait until the rabid consumer demand is satisfied. The free iPhones will not be delivered until late July. According to Apple’s last annual report, the company employs 17,787 full-time workers. Getting a $600 phone for free is a sweet pick-up, though it is unclear if the deal comes with any strings attached. Consumers looking to own an iPhone will have to sign up for a two-year rate plan at a minimum of $59.99 a month – plus other fees – tagging on over $1,400 in additional charges over the cost of the hardware itself. Apple employe ... Apple

PlayStation 3 Firmware Adds AVC High Profile Playback 2007-07-01 04:40:00 New PlayStation 3 firmware improves AVC playback, backwards compatibility Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3, bringing it up to version 1.82. The update brings with it only a pair of publicized additions. New for 1.82 is support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video, a high image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media, has been added. “Hopefully this update is moving us closer to the audio playback features many of you commented about,” wrote Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network operations. “We’re continuing to evaluate and improve things across the board, including PS2 software compatibility. Thanks for all of your support and feedback, keep it coming!” Also improved is the system backwards compatibility with original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles, though Sony makes no mention of which titles specifically were addressed. Instead, Sony recommends ga ... Playstation

PlayStation 3 Production Problems Have Ceased, Says Sony 2007-07-01 04:35:00 Sony's PlayStation 3 now "in full production"In late April, word from Sony was that its production of blue-violet laser diodes had ramped up to 1.7 million units monthly. The blue-violet laser diode, a critical component in Blu-ray Disc optical drives, is largely cited as the reason for the limited production capacity and delayed European launch of the PlayStation 3. With the blue-violet laser diode shortage out of the way, Sony says that its PlayStation 3 console is finally in full production. “Production problems have now ceased, we're in full production as far as PlayStation 3 is concerned and there's a steady chain of supply in North America, Japan and Europe,” a Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. spokesperson said, as recorded by Compound Semiconductor. In fact, with production woes out of the way, Sony is confident that the PlayStation 3 – with its myriad of multimedia functions – will be able to match the company’s success with the PlayStation 2. “We're aim ... Playstation  Sony

Print pictures without a computer or printer 2007-06-30 03:05:00 Did you know you can print out all your digital images even if you don't own a printer or a computer? Many photo processing labs, drug stores and camera stores have user-friendly kiosks that feature a printer with a computer. Simply insert your camera's media (xD, SmartMedia, or CompactFlash) into the dedicated slot and follow the easy steps on the computer to print them out in various sizes. These kiosks typically include easy-to-use features for cropping and editing your images, too, so you can get exactly the photo you want, and in just a matter of minutes. If you have a computer but don't have printer, you're still in luck. There are a number of online photo services that allow you to upload your images and even store them on their site for free. Using their site you can then order photo-quality prints of your photos and have them delivered right to your door, or you can send a link to a friend or family member of your online album from which they can see a ...

2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera 2007-06-30 03:02:00 Some great deals exist right now on new and used cars as dealers clear out old inventory and make room for new models. But one major expense consumers often overlook in buying a new car is the cost of insuring it. A car's make and model can greatly influence what you pay for coverage. Many consumers never check with their insurer before buying a car, and they often fail to shop around for the best rates, according to the Kansas City-based National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ...

Adobe Reader 8.1 2007-06-29 22:03:00 Adobe Reader is free software that lets you open, view, search, and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The latest version of Adobe Reader includes additional features such as: Provides better overall performance for faster launch times and real-time zooming and panning Enables you to fill out and submit PDF forms from a variety of devices Helps you download and organize digital editions (formerly known as eBooks) on a variety of devices, with full support for portrait or landscape viewing Lets you display and share Adobe Photoshop Album slide shows and electronic cards, and export images for online photo processing (Note that online photo services vary regionally.) Allows you to save a range of files attached to PDF documents, such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and multimedia files, and open them in their native applications.Download ...

Internet Explorer 7.0 2007-06-29 21:27:00 Internet Explorer 7 includes advancements in security and browsing experience for end users, functionality and compatibility for developers, and manageability for corporate network administrators. Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, reading and subscription to RSS feeds, and much more. This version includes a full installation of the Web browser and the most recent version of Outlook Express, the e-mail client that is included with Internet Explorer.Download ... Internet

Opera 9.21 2007-06-29 21:14:00 Opera 9.21A full-featured Internet browser, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse. Tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking Opera integrated search Integrated search Improved security Password manager Opera skins Customization Integrated voice features Full support for Gmail Atom newsfeeds First Web browser to natively support Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)Download ...

Samsung F700 Smartphone, the next iPhone 2007-06-29 04:00:00 Samsung today announced a new addition to its Ultra portfolio with the introduction of Ultra Smart F700. This revolutionary mobile phone will be showcased at 3GSM World Congress, the largest telecommunications event, next week. The F700 features unrivaled design and brings a superior range of multimedia experiences to consumers. The Ultra Smart is a part of Samsung?s Ultra portfolio which boasts a full touch screen as well as QWERTY key pad. It reflects the recent trend in telecommunications industry of touch screen user interface and, for users who are not yet familiar with a touch-screen-only user interface, it also implements a QWERTY key pad and VibeTonz technology which allows them to feel the buttons accompanied by responsive vibrations. A Drag and drop method of touch screen was adopted for easier menu navigation along with music play list control for an expanded multimedia experience. Volume, play lists, brightness of screens as well as other menu control can be controlled util ... Iphone  Samsung

Milk - iPod of Desks 2007-06-29 03:54:00 It?s like the Lamborghini of desks. Except we?re Danish. It?s like the iPod of desks. Minus the play list. It?s like Chrysler Building of desks. But with no elevator. Introducing Mik, the perfect office desk. Has a built in fish tank, pen holder, garbage bin, file cabinets, height adjuster & the box (iPod storage). We also know you love your Macs so why not give back to your Mac this Valentine?s Day. Because to say this desk is compatible is an understatement. This is love. Inspired by the same desire for simple form and smart function. Designer: Soren Kjaer ... Ipod

Asus Lamborghini VX2 Notebook 2007-06-29 03:49:00 The VX2 is designed to give users not only the impression of the Lamborghini spirit but innovative materials and details are incorporated to make the notebook look, feel and run like a supercar. The sensational design starts with the signature colors of Lamborghini yellow and black with each one cast with aluminum-magnesium alloy and carbon fiber, respectively. The special mirror painting surface of the LCD cover not only gives the notebooks an automobile finish, but it also enhances toughness of the cover. Upon opening the notebook, users are presented with glare-type LCD display, metallic keyboard and a leather bound palm rest area completed with yellow stitching just like that of a car interior capturing the Lamborghini luxury in a new tactile way. Speakers placed on the sides of the keyboard deliver a distraction-free audio performance. Rounding up, the fan lid of the notebook located on the back adopts the wheel rim concept, giving the practical feature a touch of ingenious creati ... Asus

Cypres Mobile Phone 2007-06-29 03:43:00 When the technology evolves and its appearance is reduced, a new space is born between us and the mobile phone. From the mobile phone to the pendant, from the pendant to the mobile phone; various possibilities are created utilizing a ?bluetooth? connection. A mobile phone packed with information and precision parts emerges in a new space. As I find the view of a snow-covered town beautiful, when a colorful and precise semi-conductor material is covered with one skin, it shows a new expression. The optics which emerge from the surface is a decor that is precisely worked. Not decorating cosmetically, but changing the expression of what is originally there. I want you to feel a new expression of the cellular phone. Designer: Nao Tamura ...

Evolutional Mobile Entertainment 2007-06-29 03:40:00 In the 21st century, humans can not live without technology. However most gadgets are cold and lack vitality. The missing element is something called ?evolutionary possibility?, a way to add a more abstract humanistic approach to how electronic gadgets are used and grow. Currently people already enjoy the many functions a singular device has but if that device could some how evolve in a natural, esoteric way, the gratification from using those functions would increase. The EME designed by Shao Wei Huang takes that approach in designing a mobile device queued for video, music, and gaming. A dual screen setup is used in tandem to fit whatever function is currently being used. One screen is embedded on the outer shell. The other slides out from underneath. Used singularly, the shell displays functions for calling and basic manipulation of data such as contacts, photos, etc. Sliding out the second screen lets you access secondary data. Turning the whole unit sideways turns it into a portab ... Entertainment