The XDA developers user verygreen came across the pleas of an user obsessed with attaching an external USB keyboard to an eReader, he did what good hacker would create and workable solution. Using a loaned Nook Simple Touch, this self-styled Make-A-Hack was able to patch Barnes & Nobles existing kernel, which already supports the USB host mode, and send commands over ADB to enable connection. It is not a fool proof workaround, as only low-power devices will function without additional juice even so, at a cost to greyscale devices battery life. This may not excite you much, but its certainly made for one very satisfied forum dweller out there in net. Dont forget to look at the video. Hit on the source link to download.
An image appeared at Xperia Blog that purports to be of the ST25i Kumquat, if you have been paying attention is the cheapest of the three phones due in April listed on the leaked road-map from a few days ago. The design language matches the Nozomi and the Xperia S we seen at CES, but on-screen icons are really bigger, pointing us in the direction of this having cheaper display. Dont let that Sony Ericsson logo fool you either, the company is aiming versions both branding, at least for this set of releases.
The B23E, a business laptop with 12.5-inch packs a Core i5 or i7, 8GB RAM and 750GB HDD in a magnesium-aluminium alloy case; other expected Pro-series niceties are also in row. It includes a finger-print reader, spill-proof keyboard, and an anti-shock mounted hard disk. It weighs 3.4 pounds, and doesnt state how long it will last charge, but we cant imagine a three-cell 4,400mAh battery is going to impress the longevity. It got a screen resolution of 1366*768. Dont forget to check out the spec sheet.
According to Vitas AT&T page, Ma Bells making sure you will never be blocked from nabbing those download-capped PlayStation minis by upping the previously announced 2GB for $25 plan to 3GB for $30. This change just brings Sonys next generation device in the line with network updated data plans. The Vitas budget friendly $15 for 250MB option is still ripe for picking.
AT&T variant of Samsungs Galaxy Note passes through the FCC. It is not advertised as such, but test documents reveal that a model SGH-i717 device packs UTMS/HSPA+ (21Mbps) and GSM/EDGE world radios, and Ma Bell friendly bands 4 and 17 LTE has passed the FCCs emissions tests with flying colors. Its now got the governmental stamp of approval, all left is to find out when we can make the S pen action on AT&T newly minted high speed network.
Alesis is just one of many companies creates compelling music offerings around the iPad with its latest products, the AmpDock and DM Dock. The DM Dock turns your iPad into the thumping, bumping and crashing heart of an electronic drum system. You can tap out rythms and build drum sets with the touchscreen, but its when you start plugging triggers into the 13 -inch inputs that it really comes to life. The AMPDock, turns that A5 processors attention towards your axe. There is a standard -inch jack as well as a combo XLR / -inch plug for connecting a second guitar or a mic. It has a separate pedalboard that allows controlling some program parameters while keeping the tablet safe from stray stomps. Dont forget to look at the video.
The Nike+ Sports band, changes today with the introduction of the far sleeker Nike+ FuelBand. Its much in the vein of the original, boasts a more attractive 20 LED dot-matrix display and can measure activity in a new unit the company calls NikeFuel. The latter is a bit normalized score that unlike calories awards the same point for equal activities regardless of physical makeup. It got a good design and the row of colorful LEDs that progressively fill as one gets closer to reaching their intended goal. It is priced at $149 pre-orders go live online store by today itself. Dont forget to see the video of it, for more details read the press release.
Akai releases MPC Fly for iPad, the case-and-device approach seems a smart idea, and it juices your slate when you charge its built in battery. The trade-off is an extra two pounds of weight, and almost an inch of thickness. Somewhat lighter is the app which rocks effects, sound library, sampling, supports WIST (Wireless Sync Start Technology) and works on any iPad but you will need a second-gen tab to use the hardware. Dont forget to look at the video.
Nokia front man Stephen Elop let it be known that his company moniker will be making its way to Bing maps in the near future. The pocket lint interviewed him at CES; he explained that any property utilizes Microsoft Bing Maps services including mobile platforms will be co-branded with Nokia logo. We are clearly placing a bet on Windows Phone Platform; they are placing a bet on our location based platform, he said. The CEO cited Blackberry as a non-Windows Phone device that will see the Nokia tattoo in its Map app. RIM recently announced its intention to integrate Bing Maps at OS level.
Adlink announces the new series of quad-core computers that laugh in the face of overheating. Its Matrix MXE-5300 line-up covers Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 processors setups and is tweaked especially for wireless optimization with 3G, WiFi, or Bluetooth and GPS. It got six USB ports, four serial ports, Ethernet, two Mini-PCIe and a single USIM slots. These also got in-vehicle multimedia systems and ever so-slightly less interesting likes of factory automation. For more details read the press release.
The LG made the official announcement of the first LTE tablet, and it is Optimus Pad LTE. It is a 9.3mm thin slate, features a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm CPU and an 8.9-inch IPS display with 1280*768 resolution, 8MP camera on the rear and an 2MP camera on the front. The users can expect SD card slot that supports 32GB, there is also an HDMI connectivity and DLNA certification for good measure. It is powered with 6,800mAh battery and ships with Android 2.3 no words on when it will grab Ice Cream Sandwich. It will first arrive in South Korea, for more details read the press release.
Dell announces the X51, slim gaming PC that is designed to orient itself either vertically or horizontally on the desktop complete with an Alienware logo that rotates properly on positioning. The device includes both i3 and i5 processor options, features a slot-loading optical drive with option for Blu-ray. It can be upgraded to 8GB RAM and 1TB storage. The case accommodates a single, full size NVIDIA GeForce GTX 545 graphics card , or you can get GTX 555 as an upgrade, and external power supply of 240W or 330W versions. The users can also expect HDMI 1.4, on-board WiFi, USB 3.0, and digital 7.1 surround-sound. The computers accent colors can be conveniently modified with Alienware command centre software. Touting it got the immediate availability, and customers can place orders right away, and the low-end model costs $699. Dont forget to look the spec details and press release.
According to the video embedded, the company looks to tie together all of your screens with a single dot switch. On the concept demo, pair of eternal arms are able to control music, TV, lights, and confetti shower through what appears to be an Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. The company is keeping vague on the technicalities of it all at this point, but it looks like it will forgo the typical infra-red communication seen on other devices. It will launched on February, dont forget to look at the teaser.
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