LG Set to Introduce 55-Inch OLED HDTV Panel on CES 2012

With only a few days left before CES 2012 kicks off, LG has teased us with what is in store on their booth: a “world’s largest” OLED panel. LG is set to unveil its 55-inch OLED HDTV panel to public on January 9 before it becomes available by mid-2012.

The device uses white OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes) overlaid with colors, which LG claims resulting to a lower error rate and clearer “ultra definition” screen as it has more colors than standard LCDs. The 55-inch OLED TV panel is said to have no after image due to its high reaction velocity, as well as a contrast ratio of over 100,000:1. It is even constructed to be amazingly thin at 5 millimeters, making it even slimmer than a pen and lighter than LCD panels.

OLED TVs are ideal for the environmentally-conscious since the diodes can be turned off while the unit itself is on, enabling lower power consumption compared to conventional LCD monitors that require its light sources turned on at all times.

Looks like the HDTV battle between LG and Samsung will be quite exciting.

Source: Engadget

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Gadgets To Watch Out For In 2012

With 2011 coming to a close, it may be quite common now for more people to become excited what 2012 may bring. On the gadget front, there are a number of devices that gadget lovers are wildly anticipating for 2012 as their makers have already given more or less a tentative date of their availability. Here are just some of those anticipated gadgets that may be worth getting excited about in 2012.

Nintendo Wii U
Nintendo did not have a very exciting 2011. But it is sure trying to make up for 2012. It is scheduled to come out with its new Nintendo Wii U, a completely new gaming console that its maker expects to revolutionize the gaming console world anew, just like what it did with the Nintendo Wii.
The Nintendo Wii U is expected to have a totally new controller system that comes with a touchscreen display. This controller allows users to continue playing a current game session right from the controller’s display even when the TV is turned off. It features 1080p video support and is backwards compatible with previous Wii games and accessories, making console gamers excitedly anticipating its arrival. Although no date has been set for its release, Nintendo has assured people that it will be in stores in 2012.

iPad Mini
Well this device has been a stuff of rumors lately, with Apple neither confirming nor denying that it is trying to come up with the iPad Mini. It is said to be a 7-inch tablet device that will fall in between the iPod Touch and the iPad and set to compete with the 7-inch Kindle Fire of Amazon. Rumor has it that Apple is pushing for plans to have it on a February 2012 release, coinciding with the late Steve Jobs’ birthday on the 24th of the said month. But whether all this is true or not still remains to be seen as Apple remains mum on its plans, just like it always has been for its other popular iDevices. And just like all things Apple, people will be eagerly anticipating the iPad Mini next year.

iPhone 5
Another anticipated device for 2012 is the Apple iPhone 5. Although many people were somewhat discouraged when Apple came up with the iPhone 4S, it may have just helped increase the anticipation for the iPhone 5. People are anticipating what the iPhone 5 may offer in terms of new features, some of which may or may not be already available on the iPhone 4S. The actual release for next year remains unknown, exactly how Apple wants it to be.

PlayStation Vita
It’s not only Nintendo that will be coming out with a new gaming system for 2012. Sony has also announced that it is making the PlayStation Vita handheld gaming device available for US consumers on February 22. This new handheld gaming device will feature dual analog sticks, touchscreen display and will be available in WiFi and WiFi/3G versions. It probably is one of those anticipated devices that already has a definite availability date.

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Best Tablets of 2011

The introduction of the Apple iPad has revolutionized the erstwhile boring tablet computer market. This year, we see an explosion of iPad rivals who want to grab a slice of the sales pie, but only a few of them deserve to be called at par with the iconic tablet.

Apple iPad 2 – What the iPad has exceled, the iPad 2 has virtually perfected. It is thinner than its predecessor and features front and back cameras, FaceTime video chat, a faster processor, and 3G options for AT&T and Verizon subscribers. It has an easy-to-use interface, a very vast app catalog, and a long battery life. On the other hand, its downfall remains the same as the original iPad: a less-than-impressive screen resolution, mediocre photo quality, the lack of Adobe Flash, and the need to install adapters to a lot of ports.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime – If Android is your thing, the Asus Transformer Prime (pictured) is the best in the bunch. Compared to the iPad 2, this tablet is thinner and lighter, while still including microSD and micro-HDMI support. It features a clear 1080p screen resolution, an 8-megapixel camera with close-to-accurate color capture capability, and the ability to play games on HDTV and throttle CPU speeds to save battery life. Just be careful when attaching the keyboard dock.

Sony Tablet S – The much-anticipated tablet from Sony is well worth the wait. It advances the typical Honeycomb experience with exclusive apps, an ergonomic design, PlayStation certification for mobile gaming, DLNA video and music streaming, and an integrated IR universal remote control. For a Honeycomb-based tablet, however, the Sony Tablet S is kinda pricey.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 – This Android-based tablet is the closest you can get for a worthy iPad 2 rival. The Honeycomb-powered tablet is as thin and as light as the latest Apple tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes with a 3-megapixel back camera, a 2-megapixel front shooter, and a pair of powerful speakers. However, it lacks some ports and its plastic back gives off a weak impression.

Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet – Among the emerging batch of e-book/ tablet hybrids, the Nook from Barnes & Noble is the most worthy to be included in the list. Apart from a vast library of books and magazine, it comes with over 1,000 apps and is optimized for Netflix and Hulu Plus. And did we mention it has Flash support? The downside is that is that it does not provide full access to Android Market, as well as lack significant features such as Bluetooth, GPS, camera, and even video rental support.

Source: CNET

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Best Laptops of 2011

When planning to buy a gadget, the laptop is most likely the first on the list. Choosing the right one, however, can be a challenge. Apart from the many models available in the market, you also have to consider your ideal screen size, performance specs, and even the price. As 2011 draws to a close, here are the most purchase-worthy laptops of the year.

  

Apple MacBook Pro (Fall 2011 edition) – Tech experts may tell you that Apple’s MacBook Pro is a smart investment, even at its slightly steep price. Not only it has a user-friendly experience, but also of its impressive performance for home and/ or office usage. The latest edition of MacBook Pro, released in Fall of 2011, has a slight CPU upgrade from its previous versions and makes a great starting point for any optional upgrades. While its trackpad and gesture controls remain among the best of the bunch, the device still lacks features some may find significant such as an optical drive, HDMI, Blu-ray, and USB 3.0.

MacBook Air (Summer 2011 edition) – This very thin, 13.-inch laptop has performance upgrades, such as the latest Intel CPUs and longer battery life, that make the most recent MacBook Air worthy to be suitable for maintream usage. The down side, however, is that its 128GB solid-state drive that is smaller than a standard hard drive, not to mention that it costs at least $100 more than the latest MacBook Pro.

Samsung Series 7 – If you are craving for a Windows-based laptop with MacBook Pro performance, the Samsung Series 7 Chronos 700Z5A-S03 (pictured) is the closest you can get. It equals the MacBook in terms of specs, power, design, and battery life, but it is at least $500 cheaper that the entry-level MacBook Pro. However, its large multitouch click pad is not as responsive to its Apple rival. Considering its hefty price tag, it lacks Blu-ray and a 1080p screen.

Toshiba Portege R835-P70 – Looking for a laptop that costs under $800? The 13-inch Toshiba Portege R835-P70 is the best option. It features a new Intel Core i5 CPU, Intel’s integrated graphics, and a battery life that almost lasts a day. Despite its impressive graphics performance, however, it is not gamer-friendly. This Toshiba laptop also lacks Bluetooth and mobile broadband connectivity, as well as a Blu-ray option.

HP Pavilion dm1z – The most recommended among the budget ultraportable category has got to be the 11-inch, AMD-powered HP Pavilion dm1z. A upgraded version of its former self, the new HP laptop comes with Beats Audio, a more efficient touchpad, and an updated AMD processor. The bad part is that its performance and battery life remain the same.

Source: CNET

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HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone

Nowadays, people like to have gadget as their lifestyles, there are many advanced gadgets that provided with the latest technology. Some of manufacturers are also try to invent the great and beneficial operating system such as Android OS and iOS. iOS is come from Apple’s manufacturer and Android OS is developed by Google. The growth of Android as a Smartphone operating system platform make some huge phenomenal and Android has a great power in the Smartphone wars. One of the latest Smartphone that use Android as their OS is HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone. This Smartphone is powered by the Android 2.3 Gingerbread and also engineered with the exclusive and advanced technology of Beats Audio.

Here are the good of HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone as a recommendation if you are looking for Android Smartphone. It equipped with 1.5 GHz dual core of processor that support the incredible speed experience when you use this Android Smartphone. The display of HTC Rezound provides the gorgeous 4.3 inch 720HD. The camera of this Smartphone is available with 8-megapixel rear camera and also equipped with dual LED flash. HTC Rezound is also provided with 2-megapixel of front facing camera. The Verizon’s 4G/LTE speed is also provided here. If you are music lovers, the high audio quality of Beats Audio is provided in this Smartphone.

Beside the good, is also has bad side such as there are no ICS system that provided in this Smartphone. The battery life of this Smartphone is not quite satisfied because of the dual barrel 1.5GHz processor will drain up the battery power. When you use the LTE network is also drain too much energy from your Smartphone. Commonly the battery life of this Smartphone can stand for only 10 hours of workday. For the further information about pros and cons of HTC Rezound 4G Android Phone, you can try to visit the official website of the Smartphone manufacturer.

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Acer Aspire S3 Core i7 Version Now Available

Acer has just announced that its Core i7-powered Aspire S3 Ultrabook is now available in retail, more than a month after its i5 counterpart went on sale. Apart from the i7 processor, the 13.3-inch laptop also features a 240GB SSD, Acer Green Instant On that turns the device on for less than two seconds, Acer Instant Connect for a fast link-up to the Internet, up to 50 days of standby power, and up to six hours of continuous usage, all encased in a lightweight aluminum/ magnesium casing. It only weighs 2.98 pounds and measures just .51 inches on its thinnest.
The Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook Core i7 version is available now for $1,299 at major retails stores including Amazon, NewEgg, TigerDirect, and BestBuy.com. Those who are on a budget may want to consider its Core i5 version, which only costs $899.

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Dell Streak 7, First Product 4G tablet PC

New information for new gadget news from Dell made a new product tablet pc . Items are named Dell Streak 7 is claimed to Dell as the first to adopt the tablet PC 4G technology. Tablet that uses the Android operating Froyo OS 2.2 has recently bundled by Operator T-Mobile in the United States. Dell Streak 7 has a dimension of 7.87 x 4.72 inch x 0:49. But until the news was released, both Dell and T-Mobile has not announced how much the price bundling would be priced for this product when present in the market later.

Here are the specifications of the Dell Tablet Streak 7:

* dual-core 1GHz processor NVIDIA Tegra 2
* Display 7-inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels), Gorilla Glass multitouch technology
* 5 megapixel camera and 1.3 megapixel
* User interface attractive
* Compatible with Adobe Flash
* 16 GB internal memory

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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime review

Is there any tablet that's hotter than the Transformer Prime right now? (Please, don't say the Kindle Fire.) For weeks we geeks, early adopters and people who love their tech toys have been awaiting this, and none too patiently. Make no mistake: this will be one of the slickest products we test this year and it isn't just because the original Transformer had such an inventive design. The Prime is the first device packing NVIDIA's hot-off-the-presses Tegra 3 SoC, making it the world's first quad-core tablet. This comes with promises of longer-than-ever runtime and blazing performance (five times faster than Tegra 2, to be exact), all wrapped in a package measuring just 8.3mm (0.33 inches) thick -- even skinnier than the iPad 2 or Galaxy Tab 10.1. Throw in specs like a Super IPS+ Gorilla Glass display, eight megapixel rear camera and a confirmed ICS update in the pipe and even we seen-it-all Engadget editors were drooling.

All of which means we dropped just everything when a 32GB Prime showed up on our doorstep earlier this week, and soon enough, you'll have your chance to nab one too. ASUS announced today that the WiFi-only models will be available through online sellers the week of December 19th, and in retail the week after. (No word yet on 3G versions for the US just yet.) It'll start at $499 for the 32GB model -- not bad considering five hundred bucks is the going rate for a high-end tablet with 16GB of storage. From there you can get a 64GB number for $599, while that signature keyboard dock will set you back a further $149.

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