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After success with the Galaxy II has just begun, gossip about the latest products from Samsung has come to the surface. It is Hercules, a powerful phone.

Accordance with the story of Greek mythology, Hercules made ​​by Samsung also mentioned will perform 'muscular' a.k.a tough in terms of ability.

Quoted from International Business Times, Monday (06/04/2011), 'the brain' of the Hercules will use dual-core processor speed of 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8060.

With the use of processors like that then this handset will probably be the most powerful handsets on the market. Dual-core smart phone that is currently circulating on average are still playing in the figure 1.2 GHz.

the Hercules seemed to be performing with a wide stature. It is seen from the wide screen which reached 4.5 inch, 800x480 resolutions AMOLED Super Plus, and the dimension 132 x 71 x 9mm.

Other leaks are related to the presence of 8-megapixel camera on the back of the body as well as networking technology has brought the fourth generation (4G).

Samsung is still not open up about the birth of the Hercules. But probably, this handset will be positioned to challenge the iPhone-5 and Nexus-4G.

However, Samsung is now enjoying the sweetness of the popularity of the Galaxy S II. Smartphone based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread is becoming the fastest selling mobile phones in the sales history of the South Korean manufacturer.

In just 55 days since his first sales, Galaxy II has sold more than 3 million units. It's 30 days faster than the Galaxy's first version to achieve the same sales.

According to Samsung, the number is equal to one phone Galaxy II sold every 1.5 seconds since its launch in April. A remarkable achievement from Samsung

Playbook toughness can directly be felt when you first hold this product. With less than 1 inch thick and weigh no more than 1 pound makes this device steady in the grip.

RIM still do not want to reveal what material they use to wrap Playbook. Back cover is not made of plastic, but using some sort of solid rubber.

In the the front view of Playbook there is no button. The navigation controls directly interact with touch-sensitive screen. Button is only existing at the top of this gadget, that is for the on / off and three multimedia buttons (forward, backward, and pause). While at the bottom there hdmi jack and micro USB.

To start the Playbook, just swipe your finger. The screen on this device is so sensitive, does not need pressure to operate it. Just touch and feels comfortable for typing.

photo:newbestgadget.com

First we try to go into the image. From a series of collection of the photos in this gadget, Playbook able to display a collection of photos with smooth, with no time to wait for too long. When clicked the image immediately appear.

7 inch screen that is used is also not entirely used to display images. Because at the top can be pasted with a kind of tab that can be viewed by users to find files in other folders. To exit the application, just swipe your finger from bottom to top.

Then switch to the video display. Flash-based applications and HTML 5 can be displayed seamlessly on the Playbook. If you do not want to immediately shut down, just move it into other applications.

Dual HD Camera

The camera feature in the Playbook is embedded with two cameras, a camera on the front of 3 mega pixels and 5 mega pixel cameras on the rear as the primary.

When tested in a room with low light intensity, the ability of the two cameras in the Playbook is not too disappointing, quite clean.

Further testing is the speakers which are on the right and left of the screen. Because this is a tablet PC then do not expect too high on the speakers on this product because speakers which existing impressed on the tablet is plain.

On Playbook, graphics quality plays an important role. It can be seen when running videos and games available. For example, when playing the game Quick III, the ability of the OpenGL technology makes the game feel more revive the display.

Media that can be played on Playbook includes video up to 1080p High Definition resolution. The format includes H.264, MPEG, DivX and WMV.

Browsing

Playbook for now is more positioned as a mobile internet device. Therefore not be used to call, because not equipped with a Sim Card slot, these tablets can only be used for Internet access with Wi-Fi.

So Playbook browsing capabilities must be optimized by RIM. One is the ability to display the entire contents of the site. The point is what is shown is not the view for a mobile version, but the exact same version on the computer desktop.

So the user does not need to worry when surfing with this mini device. Because what would they receive will be the same as when surfing on a desktop or notebook computer.

Just for the record, Playbook brings a different OS with BlackBerry handsets. Because Playbook already using BlackBerry Tablet OS operating system based on micro-kernel architecture of QNX Neutrino. Neutrinos have been widely used in medical devices, automotive to Internet routers.

The technical specifications are:

* LCD capacitive touch screen measuring 7 "WSVGA with 1024 x 600

* Full support to the multi-touch and gesture

* Processor 1 GHz Dual Core

* 1 GB of RAM

* High Definition Camera 3 Megapixel (front) and 5 Megapixel (back)

* The camera can record video up to 1080p HD resolution

* HDMI Output (microHDMI)

* WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

* MicroUSB connector

* Size 130mm x 193mm x 10mm

* Weight about 400 grams

Samsung continues to maximize the Galaxy Tab line of tablets. Although they have introduced the Galaxy Tab 10.1 "and 8.9", but it seems the original version of the Galaxy Tab with a 7 inch screen is not forgotten.

Some media reported that Samsung is preparing something for the successor of the Galaxy Tab with a 7-inch screen. As quoted from UnwiredView, Friday (17/06/2011), gadget name may be referred to Galaxy Tab 7.

The Galaxy Tab's first version is often referred as the larger version of the Galaxy S phone. Well, the new series also seems to have similarities to the Galaxy II about the specification.

According to the leaked source, the tablet has a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB ROM, and 16 GB of internal memory. If this is true, this certainly can be regarded as a dramatic improvement over earlier versions of the Galaxy Tab.

Renewal of the Galaxy Tab, which reportedly was first released in the United States uses the Android OS Gingebread 2.3.4. There has not been any official confirmation from Samsung on the reports that have been spread.

Tweeps, a big fan of Ashton Kutcher, if only being his follower is not satisfy you 'lurk' the handsome Ashton Kutcher, maybe this Twitter application is interesting for you.

Collaboration with UberMedia, this Demi Moore's husband released A.Plus, a Twitter application that takes a name similar to the Twitter account of Ashton Kutcher @aplusk, to facilitate Kutcher fans to know more about him.

Quoted from TechCrunch on Tuesday (05/24/2011), this application displays a variety of features such as channel, including projects, cool Things or Causes that according to Kutcher is important to by his fans.

Unfortunately, This Twitter client is designed for use on PCs only not intended for mobile devices such as smartphones. of course, since the application runs on Adobe AIR. A. Plus for currently available only for Mac and Windows computers. For additional notes, this application is graphics-intensive so it can make your PC's performance slows down or lag.

There is one interesting feature embedded in A. Plus, the presence of 'DealBox'. This is a feature that shows the daily service deals from sites like Groupon.

Sony PlayStation Vita finally chosen as the new name for the successor to Sony PSP handheld console. Let’s do further investigation to the ability of PlayStation Vita which means life in Latin.

From the variants, there are available in two versions of  Sony PlayStation Vita. First, the version that only uses the Wi-Fi and priced at USD 249. While equipped with 3G connectivity for the price of USD 299.

As quoted from Engadget, Tuesday (06/07/2011), armed with a 5-inch OLED panel, this portable console wrapped in plastic materials that make it more lightweight than the PSP but it feels heavier than smart phones in general.

The start button, select and power is now designed with a glossy shiny material, with a combination of plastic materials. Compared to the PSP or joystick Dualshock 3, the general appearance of the directional keys seems smaller but still comfortable to grip.

In the back, there are connection ports such as USB or network cable. Transparent button on the far right and the left was not much different from previous versions of PlayStation.

The difference from which previous version is PlayStation Vita has a touch screen buttons which designed for multi-touch on the back. Some new games can utilize this feature.

For graphical issues, PlayStation Vita appears to have the same quality with the PS3. By specification, this handheld console has a processor ARM Cortex A9 (core) CPU, SGX543MP4 + GPU, as well as six-way motion sensing system.

Here are some features from PlayStation Vita:

After a long waiting, the HP touchpad tablet will sold starting the beginning of July 2011 in the United States. What is offered by HP's touchpad tablet that makes it different from other tablets?

One of the characteristics found in the touchpad is the use of the operating system WebOS, a new OS for the tablet. What kind of performance this OS and how to emulate his chances of IOS and Android certainly still need further tested.

These tablets have a dual core processor made ​​by Qualcomm. The unfortunate is the lack of facilities at the rear of the camera.

According to HP, the touchpad first edition will only have a Wi Fi connection. But then, HP is also going to add 3G connectivity.

Intrigued with full specifications touchpad? Check out below as quoted from Tablets Planets, on Monday (6/13/2011):

- Operating system: HP webOS
- Display: 9.7 inch XGA capacitive, multi-touch,resolution of 1024 x 768
- Camera: 1.3 megapixel front camera, rearcamera does not exist
- Sensors: Light sensor, accelerometer, compass,gyroscope
- Audio formats: DRM-free MP3, AAC, AAC +,eAAC +, AMR, QCELP, WAV
- Video format: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264
- Connectivity: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth ®wireless technology 2.1

+ EDR with A2DP stereoBluetooth support
- Internal memory: 16GB/32GB
- Battery: 6300 mAh
- Processor: Qualcomm's Snapdragon APQ80601.2GHz dual-CPU
- Thickness: 13.7 mm
- Weight: 740 grams

At the early appearance known that the Sony PlayStation Vita does not use any disk or memory Universal Media Disc (UMD) chip, like generations before. So what used to save games?

Although not known for sure, but psvitaupdate.com spread, that the Sony PlayStation Vita will carry a new Memory format called NGV cards with varies storage capacity, between 2GB to 4GB. So that was quoted on Sunday (06/12/2011).

The capacity was quite small for handheld gaming consoles like the PlayStation Vita. Furthermore referring to the website of The Gaming Vault, about 5% to 10% of storage used to save the game and some settings.

Sony PlayStation Vita officially introduced by Sony as the successor to the PlayStation Portable. The console formerly known as The Next Generation Portable (NGP) will be launched in Japan, Europe and the United States, later this year.

Later will be available two versions of the Sony PlayStation Vita. The first version is the version that only uses the Wi-Fi is priced at USD 249. As for the version that is equipped with 3G connectivity given a price of $ 299.

Finally the moment arrived where the Apple fan boys have a chat room in Apple's own ecosystem. Its name is iMessage, a new rival for the the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM).

At the event Apple World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2011, Apple also announced the good news. With this new application Apple seems to directly challenge the rim with their BlackBerryMessenger.

Based on the Engadget live broadcast on Tuesday (07/06/2011) early days, iMessage is cloud computing-based data service from Apple that has the same function as BlackBerryMessenger, Yahoo Messenger, or Whats App.

Apple users can also make a series of activities such as sending messages, photos, videos, exchange contacts, through any IOS device. This application also supports group chat, and integrated with notification features who attended in IOS 5.

By Scott Frostall explanation, this application works with both Wifi and 3G connections. We'll see, if BlackBerry users called can not live without BlackBerryMessenger, does an Apple fan boy also feel the same way with this iMessege.

Yes, a robot named CanBot made ​​by Ron Tajima does looks simple compared with many sophisticated robots that exist today but its uniqueness quite stealing the attention.

People may think CanBot that was standing on the table is a can of beer. But when it moves, they will be surprised to see it turns out the tin can issue three feet, walking or rolling.

Not only that’s quoted from PopSci, Friday (10/06/2011), CanBot that are powered by a small battery, move by controllers Nintendo Wii, making it easier to give orders to CanBot Tajima.

But the prototype of this robot can not interact with other robots or even humans like most robots today. Tajima plans to develop this simple robot further.

Microsoft has introduced a preview of the newest operating system, Windows 8. Good news for users of earlier Microsoft operating system, Windows 7, that wants to upgrade. Microsoft said Windows 7 users are not need a higher hardware specification to run Windows 8.

"Windows 8 will be able to run on multiple machines because it has system requirements that equal or lower than Windows 7," said Michael Angiulo than Microsoft.

Windows 8 itself reportedly is not only intended for a computer, but also focus developed for tablet devices. Windows 8 Interface is quite similar to Windows OS Phone 7, which optimized for touch navigation.

Besides having the hardware requirements that similar to Windows 7, Windows 8 is also claimed not have trouble for running application from Windows 7. All this seems expected to make the adoption of Windows 8 will grow rapidly because of users of Windows 7 does not need the hassle.

Windows 8 will be released in 2012 and expected the latest operating system from Microsoft could achieve success like their predecessors. As reported by PCMag Saturday (06/04/2011).

You must love to play the game angry bird. games that originated of Finland this quite famous now and perhaps this is good news for you fans of angry bird, Next, game 'bird rampage' of Finland will be present at the television set. This was made through cooperation between the Rovio, maker of Angry Birds, with Roku, makers of the set-top box for television. In the United States, Roku is known as a provider of device that could used to access the online video rental service Netflix.

The popularity of Angry Birds make the Roku wants to invite Rovio to bring the game on the television screen. Of course, Roku hope this step will invite other games to come support their platform.

As quoted from Engadget, Thursday (06/02/2011), Roku planning to bring several new devices for Internet access via television. One new feature that will be present is the ability to play casual games.

"The same like when we were the first to bring Netflix on TV, we want to be the catalyst that changed the way people play casual games - from the Angry Birds - on the biggest screen they have at home," said Anthony Wood, Roku CEO .

Google previously worked with HTC to produce the first Google phones Nexus One, this time Google entrust to Samsung to make smartphones official Google, Samsung Nexus S. you must be curious about this gadget made ​​by Google and Samsung with dimension of 12:39 x 6.3 x 1:09 cm​​, weight 129 grams, oleophobic surface on the screen, flexible plastic battery cover section. This gadget is seeded in the smartphone market.

Nexus S use basic formations that are similar to Galaxy S. It's just at the corner of the Nexus S is more rounded. Interestingly, in the front side of the Nexus S is using a concave glass at the screen that makes it look more ergonomic than the Galaxy S. Bumps on the back-down on the Galaxy S are still visible on the Nexus S.

Screens

This handset has a capacitive touch screen SC-LCD, Display Contour with concave Glass, 16 million colors, 4 inch, 480x800 pixels, Multi-touch. Just as in the Galaxy SL, Nexus-S SC LCD screen's displays a picture with good contrast. This screen is also classified as very good in responding to any touch input. Curved contour in the surface of the screen provide the sensation of its own that has never been found before, especially when doing swipe for scrolling from top to bottom or the contrary.

OS and Displays

Nexus S is using Android Gingerbread (v2.3), Android's UI standards. Gingerbread at Nexus S has an amazing performance, during the test period, no lag was found that occasionally feels a bit when testing the Galaxy GalaxyS and SL. Display homescreen fairly standard with 5 panels to put the various shortcuts and widgets. The main menu presents the standard Android applications that are categorized as minimum.

Video Players

Nexus S does not provide a specific icon for the video player application on the main menu. To play a video, you can access the gallery and then choose your video collection and displayed with pictures and images stored on the phone. Video formats supported by Nexus S player's is 3gp, mp4, m4v, avi.

Internet

At the Nexus S is not found a change in appearance, features. Even the default browser on the performance of the Nexus S is still the same as the available in previous versions.

Overall you will feel the same Internet experience while using Nexus or the Galaxy S. HTML Browser, Supports Flash Player 10.2, multi-windows browsing, pinch zooming, RSS feeds, share the page.

Connectivity

Connectivity features provided by Nexus S is HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps, Wifi, Buetooh, USB, tethering, and portable hotspot. In terms of connectivity, Nexus S offers many alternatives to connect to the internet and other devices. Interestingly, of course the tethering feature and portable hotspot that serves to divide the data path operator used in the Nexus S to computers or other device.

Video Recorder

Unfortunately for the mobile phone of this class if it has not been able to record video in HD 720p resolution, but that's reality. Unlike some hi-end smartphone produced by Samsung, Nexus S is only capable of recording WVGA resolution video in 3gp format. Video recorder also minimum features such as pictures camera features.

In The End

Google Samsung Nexus S quite capable when viewed from the point of performance. It's just the limitations of camera features and built-in applications are tedious, if you are accustomed to using a feature-rich smartphone. You need to frequently access the Android Market to add applications to cover the lack of Nexus S.

A picture which suspected as next generation of Google's Nexus, burst in the internet recently. The picture clearly shows the design of the phone without any buttons which are usually present in Android phones.

According to sources reported that Google is considering either HTC or LG as the manufacturer of this Nexus3 maker. Which manufacturer would choose Google to smart phone later; it has not been decided by Google.

But obviously the phone is targeted to release end of this year, along with the Android operating system was launched, named Ice Cream Sandwich.

So is it true the picture which spread on the internet it is a picture of the Google-Nexus3? Is that a manifestation of next Google-Nexus? We shall see the progress later.

Source:TabloidPulsa.co.id

To enliven the Android market which is currently in top position as the operating system most widely used, Motorola has again release a new product which uses Google's platform. Following Backflip and Charm, this time Motorola offers its new product called "Defy", an Android-based phone eclair, which was reported to have tough performance.

Motorola often release new products with unique design. Just look at the unique design from Backflip or hood-like screen cover on a 3G Lucky. But uniqueness of Motorola are not too visible at a glance Defy which same like many other touch screen smartphone.

Motorola claims that this phone is an anti-dust, anti-water and scratch resistant. And although not displayed in the design, at least Defy toughness represented by choice of material. Defy using rubber-coated plastic in the back and the gorilla glass that meets the front sector.

All around there are 7 bolts which exposed directly, a typical outdoor mobile phone. And there are also rubber cover that protects access to a 3.5mm audio jack and micro USB which functions to connect the data cable and charger.

Power button is placed on the top and right beside the phone volume control. This seems to ease the user. While four capacitive buttons assist the display on the front. Capacitive buttons which is available from left to right are buttons to menu, home, back and search.

Display & Menu

Defy using capacitive touch screen TFT LCD 3.7 inch width, a screen size that fit perfectly, not too big but enough to support the Android operating system performance. Defy's touch screen also works very well during in the grip. The response was quite quick and convenient, to move between menus. To appearance the menu is equally slick because of WVGA resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.

Defy has seven panels homescreen that has many useful shortcuts and widgets. There are also 3 virtual buttons on the bottom of the screen when users are on the homescreen, each one to get to the call functions, the main menu and contacts.

Not only in facing extreme conditions, Defy also can be counted on to surf the internet. Besides dual-band HSDPA connectivity it supports, it is also because of support the browser with many features that are owned Defy. Motorola Defy's browser has a multi-windows browsing, allowing users to open multiple addresses within same site. To access this feature simply press the menu button and select new window to open a new window, or windows to switch to other windows that are running.

Although still based on Android eclair, Motorola-Defy browser already supports flash player by default without the need to install the flash player through the Android Market.

Besides using service path, Motorola-Defy users can be also use the wifi path when in the areas covered by the hotspot. Defy have a DLNA where users can play a variety of media (images, audio and video) on a computer, which is in the same WLAN network are connected to the Defy.