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    NVIDIA announces Quadro K5000 graphics card

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    NVIDIA announces Quadro K5000 graphics card

    Gadgets Magazine is here at the NVIDIA Press Experience Day here in Bangkok, Thailand, where they just announced the NVIDIA Quadro K5000 for the Asia Pacific market. The NVIDIA Quadro K5000 will support up to four display outputs, so this is ideal for those who are in need of multiple monitors. Its H.264 encoder supports up to a 4096×4096 resolution, so it will also be compatible with the upcoming 4K displays. The card has 4 GB of GDDR5 RAM on a 256-bit memory interface. The new NVIDIA Kepler architecture introduces the concept of bindless textures, which enables the GPU to reference textures directly in memory. Pre-Kepler NVIDIA texture binding models only could support up to 128 simultaneous textures—the Quadro K5000 will support over one million simultaneous textures.

    Those in the manufacturing, energy, video and graphic editing and science industries will appreciate the power of the Quadro K5000. No word as to when it will be available in the Philippines yet, but the market retail price is estimated to be in the neighborhood of US$2249 (Php 95,582), so if you’re looking to be on the cutting edge of technology, you might want to save up for when it hits our shores.

    Windows 8 is out!

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    Windows 8 is out!

    Microsoft has just announced the availability of Windows 8 for consumers and businesses today, the 26th of October, to consumers in the Asia Pacific region as well as the rest of the world. This brings to the PC and tablet environment the beautiful new user interface to more than one thousand Windows certified devices. This also allows users access to the Windows store in 17 markets across the APAC.

    The new OS will be available for download onto existing machines in over 140 markets, 37 languages and a whole range of manufacturers including Acer, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. There will also be a whole set of new devices designed for the new Windows OS in the very near future. Head over to www.windows.com for more info.

    Fujifilm unveils X Series; X-Pro 1 leads the pack

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    Fujifilm launched the newest additions to their line of shooters, the X-Series cameras. Leading the pack is the Fujifilm X-Pro 1—the company’s new high-end interchangeable lens camera.

    The X-Pro 1 features the original X Mount, which can hold any of the compatible Fujinon XF interchangeable lenses (each of the available lenses wields a 1/3-step aperture ring). It packs a 16-megapixel APS-C-sized X-Trans CMOS sensor in a die-cast magnesium alloy chassis. It has an ISO range of 100-25600 (expanded sensitivity setting) and is capable of taking videos in Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24fps.

    At the launch, we were able to check out the device upclose and take some photos of it.

    Upfront, we have the viewfinder selector, lens mount, lens release button, and the AF assist/self-timer lamp. You’ll also see the Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, which allows you to instantly switch between using an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and an optical viewfinder (OVF). You can also switch optical viewfinder magnification according to the focal length of the attached lens

    There’s also see a focus mode selector below the lens mount.

    On top of the X-Pro 1 is a hotshoe for the optional GN20 external flash, the shutter speed dial, the power switch, the shutter release button, the function button, and the exposure compensation dial.

    The back of the camera is pretty much loaded. There, you can see the eye sensor, the dioptrics correction lens, the View Mode button, the command dial, the exposure/focus lock button, the playback button, the display button, and five-way navigation controls. Plus, it has a Quick Menu button that launches a one-screen menu that allows you to control the ISO level, White Balance and other camera settings

    The 3-inch LCD screen is flanked with the Drive/Playback zoom-in button, the AE/Playback zoom-out button, and the AF/delete button.

    The camera also features a built-in multiplex exposure function, a film simulation mode (where the camera tries to achieve the tonal quality of certain film brands like PROVIA and ASTIA), and color filters for enhanced monochrome shooting.

    The Fujifilm X-Pro 1 has an SRP of PHP 69,950 (body only).

    LG releases ICS source code for the Optimus 2X, better late than never

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    LG releases ICS source code for the Optimus 2X, better late than never

    Optimus 2X owners have probably given up all hope when it comes to getting their official ICS update, but lo and behold! Miracles do happen! And that miracle is LG finally releasing the ICS source code for the Optimus 2X, which means that Optimus 2X owners have officially bumped up their Android versions from Froyo to Gingerbread to finally, ICS. The posted source code for the Optimus 2x is listed as the SU660, which is the Korean version, if we’re not mistaken. Now this doesn’t mean it’s a direct upgrade for all you Philippine based Optimus 2X owners, but there’s a chance that other, more technically inclined folks out there may start hacking away and find a way to stuff the code in other models of the Optimus 2X. One can only hope.

    Source: LG

    MacBook Pro 13 with Retina Display taken apart by iFixit

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    MacBook Pro 13 with Retina Display taken apart by iFixit

    Another Apple product launch, another teardown by the folks at iFixit, and this time ’round, they’ve managed to get their hands on the newly launched 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The new notebook is pretty much cut from the same cloth as Apple’s other offerings when it comes to design and repairability, scoring a paltry 2 out of 10 in iFixit’s repairability scale. That means eager DIY inclined owners will be facing a tough time if something breaks in their MacBook.

    A glued-in battery means that tinkerers will have to practice a bit of finesse when tearing one apart and people wanting to upgrade on the cheap will be defeated by the soldered-in logic board contained within the MBP’s pretty facade. The crew at iFixit also found that the display is almost impossible to take apart which means if it breaks, you’re replacing the entire display and the liberal use of Apple’s proprietary pentalobe screws – no surprises there. You can check out the source link below for the entire teardown and more nekkid pictures of the 13-inch Retina equipped MBP.

    Source: iFixit

    WINDOWS 8: LIVEBLOG EDITION

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    WINDOWS 8: LIVEBLOG EDITION

    Hey everyone! We’re here in Singapore for the Windows 8 launch! We’re about to start!

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    Cherry Mobile outs new dual-core and dual-SIM Android smartphones

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    Cherry Mobile outs new dual-core and dual-SIM Android smartphones

    Last night Cherry Mobile launched two new additions to their line-up of Android-powered smartphones for the budget-minded folks. These two new dual-SIM, dual-standby, and dual-core devices are dubbed as the Flare and the Titan.

    The Flare hosts a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memory, which is expandable to up to 32GB via microSD card. It wields a 4-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen.

    It has front (VGA) and back (5.0MP) cameras, and is Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth-enabled. Aptly nicknamed “Dual-Core ng Bayan”, the Flare is priced at only PHP 3,999.

    The Titan, on the other hand, wields a bigger screen, sized at 5.0 inches. Like the Flare, the Titan also has a dual-core processor, but it doesn’t make use of a Snapdragon chip and it is clocked at only 1GHz. It also runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and hosts 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD).

    It has front (VGA) and back (5.0MP) cameras and is Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth-enabled. It is priced at only PHP 6,499.

    Both the Flare and the Titan are loaded with Opera Mini 7.5 as the devices’ browser.

    Asus Vivo Tab RT officially priced

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    Asus Vivo Tab RT officially priced

    Asus has officially launched the products they showcased at COMPUTEX this past June. Among the Windows 8 lineup is the Vivo Tab RT, which is considered as the little brother of the Vivo Tab. The 32GB model (inclusive of a keyboard dock) costs USD $599, while the 64GB model costs USD $699.

    The Vivo Tab RT runs on Windows 8, wields an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and hosts 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC user storage. It has a 10.1-inch display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution and has the same camera sensors found on the Vivo Tab. Plus, it has its own keyboard dock.

    If you want to know more about the Vivo Tab RT and other new devices from Asus, you can check out this short write-up from The Verge or visit our previous post about the Vivo Tab and the Tab RT.

    Nissan car remote controlled by Samsung Galaxy S III

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    Nissan car remote controlled by Samsung Galaxy S III

    Had a long commute? Don’t feel like looking for parking in an almost-full parking lot? Ask your smartphone to do it. There are already apps out for smartphones that allow them to control other devices, such as audio docks, but to have your smartphone control your car would be ideal for those burnt out by the daily commute.

    Car manufacturers and consumer electronic companies are working more closely than ever as technology and automobiles have become interwoven, starting with the car radio. In this demo at CEATEC 2012 in Japan, you can just step out of your car, and use your smartphone to have it find a parking space for you. Want to leave? You can use your smartphone to have your car come back to you.

    Nissan also demonstrated a feature that can alert you to suspicious behavior around the car, and send a live video to your phone so that you know what’s going on outside from a discrete camera. The user can then use a smartphone to toggle the alarm on the car and warn off any potential thieves—or to find out who was the jerk that scratched your car.

    Google pushed for legislation for driver-less cars in the US after its cars logged 300,000 miles with no incidents, so it is natural that features like these would follow suit.

    A closer look at the new Iron Man 3 trailer

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    A closer look at the new Iron Man 3 trailer

    Attention, comic book geeks! Marvel Studios just recently released the trailer for Iron Man 3, and while we were checking the web for all the buzz on this new teaser, we stumbled upon a commentary video of an in-depth analysis of the trailer.

    The video, courtesy of MTV News, talks about Tony Stark’s new armored suit—the Mark XLVII—which is rumored to have the power to remotely control other Iron Man suits and the ability to attach itself onto Tony wherever he is in the world. In the trailer, this powerful new suit seems to be going against Tony, destroying his mansion and even creeping up on his assistant-cum-lover, Pepper Potts. MTV’s commentary video also goes over some of the other things you can expect from the movie, including Ben Kingsley playing Iron Man’s arch-nemesis, Mandarin.

    Check out the video yourself by clicking THIS LINK!

    We can’t wait to see what other cool things the Mark XLVII can do when the movie hits the theaters in the country next year. Iron Man 3 will come out in April 2013 in the UK and May 2013 in the US.

     

    Apple unveils 4th generation iPad: new A6X processor, 9.7-inch Retina display, LTE, Lightning connector

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    Apple unveils 4th generation iPad: new A6X processor, 9.7-inch Retina display, LTE, Lightning connector

    Apple has unveiled their 4th generation iPad today, and while it’s not as monumental as the previous iPad, the new device gets a new processor as well as a new connector in the form of the Lighting connector. The overall design hasn’t changed that much (if at all), and we’re pretty sure that only the internals have been changed this time ’round. Speaking of internals, the 4th generation iPad features Apple’s new A6X processor, which puts it right beside the iPhone 5 as far as processor specs are concerned. The 4th generation iPad also features LTE capability, as well as a new image signal processor. The Facetime camera is now 720p capable, so you can see who you’re talking with in glorious HD. And yes, we do realize that Apple has just made a lot of iPad 3 owners extremely unhappy, since they’ve essentially offered an upgrade to a device that they bought only a few months ago. Prices for the 4th generation iPad stay the same – they start at $499 for the base 16GB version.

    iPad Mini official: 7.9-inch display, iOS6, 7.2mm thickness, 1024 x 768 resolution, starts at $329

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    iPad Mini official: 7.9-inch display, iOS6, 7.2mm thickness, 1024 x 768 resolution, starts at $329

    Alright folks – it’s official: Apple has just unveiled the iPad Mini. Externally the iPad Mini looks a lot like the new iPod Touch – only bigger, obviously. The new device is optimized for one hand operation, what with the newer, smaller 7.9-inch display.  The iPad Mini is only 7.2mm thick, and almost half a pound in weight, which is half as light as a fourth generation iPad. There will be two color choices available – black and white.

    As for the display, Apple has decided to put in a 7.9-inch display, which has a resolution of 1,024 x 768, which if you recall, is the exact same resolution as the iPad 2. Which means that thousands and thousands of apps made for the iPad 2 and older iPad won’t have any problems running on it.

    The iPad Mini uses Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, have a FaceTime HD camera on the front and a 5-megapixel iSight camera on the back with full HD recording capabilities. On the radio front, the iPad Mini will boast LTE capability right off the bat, and GSM capabilities as well. The iPad Mini will also have Lighting dock, as well 10-hour battery endurance.

    As far as price is concerned, the iPad Mini will go for $329 for the 16GB WiFi version, which is around Php 13,500 without taxes. The 32GB iPad Mini will go for $429 while the 64GB iPad Mini will go for $519. If you want 3G enabled iPad Minis, you can expect to shell out $459 for the 16GB version, $559 for the 32GB version and $659 for the 64GB version.

     

    Apple announces new 13-inch MacBook Pro: Retina display, up to Core i7 processor, 19mm thin, starts at $1699

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    Apple announces new 13-inch MacBook Pro: Retina display, up to Core i7 processor, 19mm thin, starts at $1699

    Apple has unveiled their 13-inch Macbook Pro today, and boy is it a beauty. This 13-inch notebook is slimmer than their previous offering (up to 20% slimmer in fact) and is only 19mm thin – which if you’re paying attention, puts it squarely in ultrabook territory. Apple is particularly proud of the 13-inch IPS Retina display – the company says that it offers nearly twice the resolution of your standard HD display, and has 29% higher contrast ratio over the previous model. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro also has 75% reduced glare and is rated at 300 nits for brightness.

    Like previous models, the 13-inch MacBook Pro will come in a number of configurations, which include Core i5 and i7 processor flavors, up to 768GB of flash storage, and 8GB of RAM. It will come with Intel’s Integrated HD 4000 graphics. Apple says that you can expect up to 7 hours of useful battery life.

    Prices for the new MacBook Pro start at $1,699 (around Php 70,300 without taxes) for the base model which has a Core i5 processor running at 2.5GHz, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage.

     

    Nokia launches their most affordable Lumia yet: the Lumia 510

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    Nokia launches their most affordable Lumia yet: the Lumia 510

    Nokia is firming up their Lumia line of devices, and have just launched the Lumia 510 today, officially plugging the gaping budget segment of their Lumia lineup. The Lumia 510 boasts a 4-inch capacitive display with a resolution of  800×480, and will be powered by Windows Phone Mango (upgradable to Windows Phone 7.8). Looking under the hood isn’t going to impress people looking for top-tier hardware, but then again, that’s not the point of this device is it? It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor belting out 800MHz which is paired with 256MB RAM and 4GB of non-expandable storage. There’s a 5-megapixel camera on the back but sadly there’s a distinct absence of a front-facing camera. Price-wise, Nokia says that the Lumia 510 can be had for only $199 before taxes (about Php 8200) though we haven’t heard how much it’ll retail here in the Philippines or when it’ll show up in local retail stores.

    Acer launches Aspire S7 touch enabled ultrabook, we go hands-on

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    Acer launches Aspire S7 touch enabled ultrabook, we go hands-on

    Acer has just unveiled their Windows 8 lineup in an event held earlier today, and we managed to score some hands-on time with one of their top-tier notebooks at the event: the Aspire S7. The Aspire S7 comes in two flavors: 13.3-inch variant and a smaller, 11.6-inch version. The variant that we scored hands-on time with was the 11.6-inch variant of the Aspire S7 and boy was it pretty.

    One of the first things that crossed our minds when we took the Aspire S7 from the reluctant hands of an Acer employee was just how thin and light the thing was. For the curious, the 11.6-inch Aspire S7 is only 11.9mm thin. The lack of apparent depth combined with the all-aluminium unibody chassis means that the Aspire S7 is one sexy looking ultrabook.

    Like we mentioned before, the display of the Aspire S7 is touch-enabled, which was specifically made for Windows 8. The display is an 11.6-inch IPS deal, and has a native display resolution of 1920×1080. The display is protected from normal bumps and scrapes by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 2.

    Checking under the hood, the Aspire S7 is powered by an Intel Core i5-3317U processor which pumps out about 1.7GHz of raw, number crunching power. That’s paired with 4GB of DDR3 memory, and a 128GB SSD that’s using RAID 0.

    Using the Aspire S7 during our brief time with it was an overall pleasurable experience – it was quick, snappy and was quick to react to all the finger swipes we did on it. Browsing on the web is much, much easier when you have a display that’s capable of touch input, and we’re pretty confident that the included touchpad on the Aspire S7 isn’t going to get a lot of use because of the touchscreen display.

    Unfortunately, Acer was a bit coy in revealing the exact pricing for the Aspire S7, but they did drop hints that this may fall at the 70K range, which makes it one of the most expensive ultrabooks around.

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