Xperia Ion, First LTE Android Phones From Sony

Xperia Ion is one of the latest models of top-class smartphone Sony that was introduced last June in Indonesia.

One of the unique smartphone is scheduled to be released this September, lies in its LTE 4G connectivity.

Clearly, these features can not be used in Indonesia, but the Xperia Ion has many other capabilities that could be considered candidates for enthusiasts. What are they?

Design

The first thing that will immediately attract the attention of Sony Xperia Ion is probably a fairly large size with a screen size of 4.55 inches. The screen is framed in glossy black plastic body.

The rear is made of brushed metal material that makes this phone looks expensive. The impression is reinforced with extra rubber on the end of a matching top and bottom Xperia Ion.

On the face of Xperia Ion, there is a row of soft keys that represent the function menu, home, return, and search. While in the back there is a camera unit and grill that hides the speaker unit.

Xperia Ion back cover can not be opened, so the battery was not replaceable. Compartment SIM and Micro SD card hidden behind a rubber-coated cover at the top.

To open it takes a little effort and foresight because there was no latch / lever for doing this.

Compartment adjacent to the location of the SIM and Micro SD, at the top, there is a port for stereo audio jack 3.5 ".

Mini-HDMI port for outputting the display to the monitor / TV located on the left side, next to the USB port. As a number of other Sony mobile phone, the Xperia Ion supports USB On-the-Go (OTG) that can be directly connected to the flash device for data transfer.

The right side of the phone contains the power button, volume control buttons, and camera button.

With a thickness of about 11 mm, the Xperia Ion does not look thick. That's partly due to the shape of the back slightly curved outwards.

When gripped, the firm corners of this box-shaped phone feels a bit "stabbed" into the palm of the hand that gives the impression of not less convenient and held steady.

Packaging and Sales Package

Xperia Ion comes in packs of thin air-minimalist design. In it can be found the accessories such as auxiliary adapter, USB cable, and do not forget some tertulius documentation to assist users in using this smartphone.

Sony includes an in-ear type headset is pretty good quality that can be used to hear the songs through the audio port 3.5 " own Xperia Ion. Total of headphones with a cap of three different sizes can be found in the packaging.

Screen and Camera

These two aspects are hallmarks Sony Xperia Ion-equipped 4.55-inch screen-resolution 1280x720 (HD) with a layer of scratch glass and 12-megapixel camera unit.

Display screen is fairly clear and sharp, with a pixel density of 323 ppi. Especially when the "BRAVIA Engine" is enabled. This one feature seems to increase the contrast and sharpness of the screen so colors appear brighter with high saturation.

Xperia Ion screens large and sharp enough to be able to enjoy HD movies in their native resolution (1280x720), but the full-HD movies will run downscaling.

Some applications such as Angry Birds that run on the Xperia Ion have a display icon in few oddities of the interface is smaller than on other phones. The possibility of this is caused by high-resolution screen.

Then, what about the camera? Sony embed the unit as high-resolution camera with 12 megapixels on the Xperia Ion so this phone can record images with good detail. At the front, there is a second camera with 1.3 megapixel resolution.

Regarding quality, the camera on the Xperia Ion includes pretty good for a camera phone, especially when used to take pictures in low light conditions ideal.

When things went dark (night / indoor), from exhaustion and tiny sensor spots apparent noise in dark areas on the image.

ISO settings seem to insist on moving to the highest rate to avoid motion blur even if set to a low figure.

Operation of the camera feels agile and fast. The camera is also only takes 1.5 seconds to "wake up" from sleep mode and ready to take pictures so the shutter button is pressed.

Sony did not forget to include a number of additional features and options are quite extensive camera settings on the Xperia Ion. Users can change the ISO, white balance, exposure compensation, metering, or select the focus mode (center, touch focus, smile detection) in the camera.

It also features image capture "sweep panorama" similar to NEX camera line from the same manufacturer. However, the resulting panoramic image only has a width of 1080 pixels, 3000 pixels are not like the native resolution of 12 megapixels (4000x3000).

Want to record video? Ion Xperia capable of recording 1080p @ 30 FPS video with a rear camera, or 720p @ 30 FPS with the front camera.

Quality? Ordinary. The effect of "jello" that makes objects appear three curved frequent users perform fast panning motion.

Software and performance

Xperia Ion equipped with a dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon combined speed of 1.5 GHz 1 GB RAM and GPU Adreno 220.

Are qualified fairly decent specs for the current size, although still under some top-end smartphone models from other manufacturers.

Xperia Ion comes with a number of applications pre-installed. Users would be to install the application itself or discard existing program if it is not necessary.

This phone does not have any problems when used browsing, playing games, and run applications downloaded. Everything can run smoothly without the slightest hiccup.

Problems arise when navigating precisely because Xperia Ion often unresponsive. Icon on the homescreen for example, that sometimes react when it is touched many times.

The same thing happened on the softkeys buttons on the front so that the experience of using the phones are less fun.

Unfortunately again, Sony only uses the Android operating system version 2.3.7 or Gingerbread for Xperia Ion. In fact, a number of other models whose position is under the mobile phone is equipped with the Android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Sony itself promising party Android 4.0 update for Xperia Ion, but until the time of this writing it is still not done. Ion Xperia smartphone that was launched in China is equipped with Ice Cream Sandwich factory default.

About the durability, with non-removable battery capacity 1.900mAh has, Xperia Ion can survive a full day in a normal usage scenario (browsing, twitter, GMail).

When used to play the game is intense, especially the use of 3D graphics such as the Temple Run, the battery resistance shrunk to a mere matter of hours. The back of the phone is also a pretty hot because it is made of metal.

Conclusion

Xperia Ion is one interesting offer from Sony. The quality of the display screen including slick. Hardware used was fairly capable.

Unfortunately one of its main advantages, namely LTE connectivity, even can not be used in Indonesia. Do not be too much hope to use it someday because of regulatory issues in the country even this LTE is still not completed. Thus, the price of 5.5 million Rupiah or about $660 US dollar is requested for this phone so it feels a bit expensive.

One other thing that is somewhat wedge Gingerbread Android operating system for mobile phones that are old classmates Xperia Ion. Even so, Sony promises will soon release updates to Ice Cream Sandwich smaprtphone this.

Sony Xperia Ion

Pros:

+ 4.55-inch screen is sharp and bright

+ 12-megapixel camera, with many options and shooting modes

+ Performance can be relied upon to run today's applications.

Disadvantages:

- LTE-connection can not be used in Indonesia

- Android operating system was version 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)

- Less comfortable in the hand-shaped box form.

Specification

Processor: Qualcomm "dual core" MSM8260 Snapdragon (S3)

Graphic Processor: Adreno 220

RAM: 1 GB

Internal Storage: 16 GB

Storage External: MicroSD up to 32 GB

Screen: 4.55 inch, 1280x720 (323 ppi)

Camera: 12 Megapixel with LED flash (rear), 1.3 megapixel (front)

Battery: 1.900mAh

Connectivity: 3G HSDPA; HSUPA; LTE, W-LAN 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC, USB 2.0 OTG, HDMI, audio 3.5 mm.

Colors: Black or White

Dimensions: 133 x 68 x 10.8 mm

Weight: 144 grams.

Samsung Galaxy Camera Design for Young

One of the latest products from Samsung the most attention during the exhibition Internationale Funkausstellung 2012 (IFA 2012) which was held at Messe Berlin, Germany, in early September, the Samsung Galaxy Camera.

This is the first Samsung compact cameras that use the Android 4.1 platform Jelly Bean, and comes at a time 3G/4G WiFi connectivity.

These capabilities make the Galaxy Camera becomes very powerful. Users can not just take pictures, but also complete all documentation activities directly on the same camera.

From the record an image, edit, to store and share photos with others. In fact, the last ability is the main attraction of the Galaxy Camera.

"In my personal opinion, people need a little time to recognize what are the functions of this camera. Cameras have a new concept, a device with a 3G network, with the ability to record images, share, and store photos, but in a way that is much easier than before, "said Gregory Lee, President and CEO of Samsung Southeast Asia, Oceania and Taiwan, the Kompas Tekno.

To suit, the camera sensor with super-bright 16.3 MP comes with several instant sharing. Among Share Shot, which allows you to share photos with 8 other devices connect WiFi is still within your reach. Sharing photos directly happens when you record the image, eliminating the need to use multiple cameras to take photos-do.

You can also use AllShare, Samsung's content sharing service. With AllShare, you can find and play music files, photos, or videos from a variety of other devices these services, such as PCs, mobile phones, digital camera, or TV. You just need to connect in www.allshareplay.com on PC, with or without wires.

All this convenience, plus the ability to post photos directly to a couple of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google+, it will be very interesting young people.

"If among a slightly older no longer always photographing food wherever they go, young people do it all the time, anywhere, with applications such as Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest., So this camera is perfect for young children, for people like you. youth but it does not necessarily mean that his young age, but those who are young at heart, "he added.

To operate the camera, there are a number of automatic and manual control features. Application Smart Pro provides shooting modes that enable you to produce professional quality photo.

You can use the Smart Night, to create images with a sharp and bright results without using a flash, despite the lack of lighting.

For the manual setting you can use Expert Mode feature, which displays similar interface DSLR lenses. There regulatory functions aperture (lens opening), shutter speed (shutter speed), ISO, exposure compensation up (lighting).

Galaxy Camera also provides a default application from Samsung. For example, Photo Wizard, which can be used to edit user shots. In addition, voice commands and Smart Content Manager, for setting files, folders, and labeling (tagging) photos.

Still need another application as you have the Samsung Android phone, you can simply access the PlayStore.

Compare HTC 8X, Lumia 920, and Samsung Ativ S

HTC has released a smartphone based on Windows Phone (WP) 8 first called 8X, Wednesday (19/09/2012), New York City, USA.

HTC Windows Phone 8X not the WP8-based smartphone first introduced to the public.

Samsung is the first to introduce smartphone vendor based devices WP8. The South Korean company has launched some time ago Ativ S.

The company announced the second Nokia smartphone based on the device WP8 is the Lumia 920.

In terms of specifications, it turns out the three smartphone Windows Phone 8 is not too different. All three use the same the same processor.


HTC WP 8X, Samsung Ativ S, and the Nokia Lumia 920 looks different from the big screen.

What's more the difference of the three? Let's compare it with the table below.

The Form Xperia Tablet From Sony

Rumor: Pictures of Sony Xperia tablet

Secretly, Sony preparing tablets under trademark Xperia.

On Thursday (08.09.2012), pictures of Xperia tablet was circulating on the Internet, uploaded by a member of XDA-Developers forum.

The photos show that Sony started to leave the Tablet S design, which had a thicker size on the back. The new Xperia tablet designed to be more sleek and thin.

Rumors Sony will release a tablet Xperia at the international exhibition of electronic products at IFA Berlin, Germany, in late August.

Previously, documents about the development plans Xperia tablet is also circulating on the internet. There is no information that the thickness is 8.8 mm Xperia tablet.

He is also equipped with a screen measuring 9.4 inch 1280x800 pixel resolution, 8MP camera, 6000mAh battery, and will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Tablet Xperia plan would be available in 3 choices of internal memory, the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. According to the slide presentation, each model will be priced 450 U.S. dollars, 550 dollars and 650 dollars.

Sony also will make supporting accessories, such as the cover (cover) as well as keyboard, dock, and bags.

Canon Powershot G12 Released in August

Nearly two years after the initial debut, it was rumored that the Canon PowerShot G12 compact camera will replace the with new products in August.

An update is needed because of the competition Canon has recently launched a number of similar products with superior features.

Sony has the RX 100 is equipped with sensors measuring 1-inch larger than the G12-owned, while Panasonic and Samsung each have a camera with a wide aperture lens-air, up to f / 1.4.

Previously, the successor to the G12 expected to come at the same time as the release of the PowerShot S100 camera equally be in the position of the compact premium but a lower level of the G12.

Earlier this year, Canon has released G1X a large sensor, almost the size of APS-C sensor in DSLR cameras. But the camera is not intended as a substitute for G12 because they continue to be marketed to date.

PowerShot G-series occupied the top position in the hierarchy of Canon compact cameras. The camera is included in this series offers full manual control with physical buttons and recording images in RAW format.

PowerShot G-series popular among photographers who are looking for a second camera for DSLR type camera assist.

Currently no further information on technical specifications of the successor to G12, but the Canon sensor pair is estimated to be larger with a wide aperture lens.

Cross Andromeda Rely Panorama Photos

Smartphone Android Cross Andromeda A7

Local mobile phone manufacturers, Cross, re-released Android smartphone operating system, named Andromeda A7. Cross relies on the panoramic photo feature in Andromeda A7.

Camera, as the superior features of Andromeda A7, with a 5MP sensor, LED flash and front camera. Software provides features panoramic camera that is able to sew a single photographs. Panorama image motion can be done vertically and horizontally, even until the user rotates 360 degrees.

Camera software capabilities, enables users to take panoramic photos with a wide perspective.

This is the fifth Android smartphone released Cross. Cross Marketing Director Djojo Janto said, Andromeda A7 is a Cross mainstay for smartphone product line in 2012 was.

"Most of the Android smartphone is expensive. Cross offer Android smartphone with a reasonable price, but the quality is still good," Janto said in Jakarta, Wednesday (08/08/2012).

Andromeda A7 has spans a 4.3 inch IPS LCD technology, the resolution is 480x800 pixels, 1.450mAh battery, and runs with Gingerbread Android 2.3 operating system.

Unfortunately, Cross does not provide the operating system update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. "Many creative users with its own operating system update," Janto said.

Andromeda A7 hardware specs are not high. But for an Android smartphone for 1.4 million Rupiah or about $150 USD, fairly decent performance, features and applications of luggage was not lost with the product in its class competitors.

Andromeda A7 dimensions 126x68x12mm. This dimension is comfortable when held, not too big and not too small. At first glance, looks Andromeda A7 looks like Nokia Lumia 800.

For connectivity, there is a MicroSD slot, MicroUSB, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi tethering and Wi-Fi and GSM HSPA for 3G internet connection.

Sony Vaio E11, Affordable Notebook

Sony Vaio E Series

Sony Vaio E11 unveiled its presence in Indonesia. Devices with AMD E2 processors has an affordable price.

Vaio E11 is the first device in Indonesia that use AMD E2 processors accelerated processing unit (APU) 2012 edition.

Hermawan Sutanto, Country Head AMD Indonesia, said the product is expected to meet the needs of users for their daily needs at affordable prices.

"But, as always, we offer a more premium features of its class on the market," said Hermawan.

Such features, he added, is the AMD Radeon graphics capabilities are already integrated in it. AMD E2 has mentioned class graphics processor Radeon HD 7000.

The existence of Radeon graphics capability that is said will help the performance of applications that require high graphics capabilities. In addition, non-graphical applications can be benefited through OpenCL technology.

OpenCL, said Hermawan, allowing non-graphical application utilizing graphics processor (GPU) to boost the performance of the application.

Some of the applications already support the OpenCL including Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Flash and graphics applications from Corel.

Leo Marathon, Product Manager of Sony Indonesia, said Vaio E11 will be bundled with Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 software full version.

Sony, says Leo, also adds features such as webcam for PC Exmor technology, audio technology xLoud and Clear Phase and touchpad with Gesture Control.

Vaio E11 specs:

• Processor: AMD 1.7GHz E2-1800 APU
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Basic 64-bit
• Memory: 2GB DRR3
• Storage: 320 GB SATA HDD
• Optical Drive: no
• Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7340M
• Screen: 11.6 inch (1366x768 pixels)
• Port: USB 2.0 (2), USB 3.0 (1), HDMI Out
• Webcam: HD (1280 x 1024 pixels)
• Battery: Lithium Ion (average 4.5 hours)
• Size: 290 x 23.5 - 31.5 x 203.5 mm
• Weight: 1.5 kg (plus batteries)

HTC Prepare a 'Smartphone' 5 Inch, Galaxy Note Competitor

HTC One X

Mobile device manufacturers from Taiwan, HTC, reportedly is preparing a smartphone-sized 5-inch screen. This smartphone will be released between the months of September or October.

This news comes from the Taiwanese tech site Digitimes, citing a reliable source who declined to be named.

Device with a screen size large enough for a smartphone it will compete with Samsung Galaxy Note, which has a 5.3 inch screen size.

To support the performance of graphics are sharp and clear, this smartphone HTC plans to provide super high-resolution screen, 1794 x 1080 pixels.

This rumor is in line with the smartphone hardware specs of HTC published by GLBenchmark, a website that specifically test the hardware components.

Some time ago, GLBenchmark publish test results to the HTC Android smartphone hardware 6435LVW code, which has a screen resolution of 1794 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 418 pixels per inch (PPI).

PPI magnitude of the new smartphone HTC is 79% larger than the PPI HTC X One (312 PPI) and 61% larger than the iPhone 4S (326 PPI), which has been using retinal display technology from Apple.

Just for the record, the greater the number of PPI, the sharper the resulting image.

HTC 6435LVW use quad core processor S4 Snapdragon MSM8960 from Qualcomm, and the Andreno 320 graphics processor unit.

Droid X360, Similar PlayStation Vita But Use Android

Many electronic products that are circulating in China has a shape very similar to the well-known products. Ranging from mobile phones to tablet.

Well, this time it appears the game called Droid X360 which has a high similarity with the handheld gaming device Sony PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). The difference is, he uses the Android operating system.

Then, if this device can run games from the PS Vita? Unfortunately, no. However, this device can run a variety of Android-based games available today.

The device of this Shenzen Xunlong run with Android 4.0 and powered 1.5GHz processor, 512MB RAM, and a 5 inch (800 x 480).

Funnily enough, this device is able to emulate the PS Vita in several aspects, such as 2 megapixel camera and 8GB of internal storage.

It's just the surface of PS Vita's unique touch in the back can not be imitated, This is replaced by a green Android logo. You interested? Unfortunately, this handheld is only limited circulation in China only.

First Nokia Windows Phone 8 Distributed September

Windows Phone 8  homescreen display.

Nokia is rumored to be launching a smartphone with Microsoft's latest mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8.

As reported by Bloomberg, Nokia will introduce the first Lumia with Windows Phone 8 at Nokia World event to be held in London, England on 3-5 September.

However, there has been no official statement from Nokia and Microsoft about this news.

If this news is true, the announcement of Lumia Windows Phone 8 will precede the iPhone 5 which will be launched on September 12.

Also will precede the launch of Windows 8 itself, which will be held on October 26.

Lumia 1001 will likely be the first Nokia phone with Windows Phone 8. However, no detailed specification of this phone.

Whether Nokia will embed camera technology "Pure View" 41 MP to Lumia 1001? We wait for September.

Nokia was "disappointed" by Microsoft because collection of Lumia has released do not get Windows Phone 8.

The reasons why Lumia long series can not be upgraded because Windows Phone 8 using a kernel that is completely new.

Samsung Note Galaxy 10 inch Ready to Distributed

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Finally, Samsung confident to distribute the Galaxy Note larger version globally. Once introduced in February, the Galaxy Note sized 1.10 ready to be released in August 2012.

Despite carrying the name of Galaxy Note that is identical to the product mix of mobile and tablet, but the size of 10 inches this is a pure tablet device. Samsung designed the tablet is a device that support for notes affair.

"Galaxy Note 10.1 is equipped with the functionality and accuracy as in the paper and pen on the 10.1-inch screen, giving users the unlimited ability to improve creativity, productivity and education," he wrote in a statement received Samsung KompasTekno, Monday (6/8 / 2012).

To support that activity, Samsung equip Galaxy Note 10.1 with pen stylus sized 6.5 mm, named S Pen.

The tablet is reinforced with a quad core processor speed of 1.4 GHz, 2GB RAM, screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels, and running with an operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Behind a censor 5MP camera and front camera 1.9 MP. As for the capacity, Galaxy Note comes in three choices of internal memory, the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.

Connectivity options are also present in the three options. At the time of sale, the first released version of Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G. At the end of 2012, planned to be marketed WiFi + 4G LTE version.

However, such a 4G version seems to not be used optimally in Indonesia, given that telecommunications infrastructure does not yet support 4G LTE mobile networks.

Samsung has not provided information and prices must schedule the official launch of Galaxy Note 10.1 in Indonesia.

The New iPhone Screen More Big and Thin

iPhone 5 Form

The latest iPhone generation, which will probably be named the iPhone 5, constantly buffeted by rumors. This time it appears the video that gives clues about the size of the iPhone 5 screen.

Since its launch in 2007, iPhone always equipped with 3.5-inch screen. However, for iPhone 5, Apple is reportedly going to change the screen size to be larger, which is 4 inches.

In a video uploaded to YouTube on Friday (03.08.2012), iPhone5Parts.net forum pointed out, the display panel which is claimed to be the iPhone 5 component, and then compared with the iPhone 4S display panel.

iPhone 5 screen look longer. When measured, iPhone 5 screen size is 4.065 inches. If the iPhone 4S aspected 4:3 ratio, the aspect ratio of iPhone 5 is converted to 16:9.

Screen panel is also 10 percent thinner than the iPhone 4S.

In line with the growing rumors, formerly the front camera on the left speaker hole was moved to the top of the speaker hole.

Home button is located below the screen is also designed smaller. iPhone 4S home button is not compatible when paired to the iPhone 5 display panel.

On September 12, Apple will hold an event in California, USA. According to the growing rumor, Apple will use that moment to release the iPhone 5.

Prepare to Wait Wikipad Presence

Since the announcement of the presence of Wikipad at CES electronics exhibition 2012 some time ago, the handheld game for Android is in the spotlight.

Because the device will heat up the competition with a tablet device with high capacity, such as iPad, Nexus 7, and ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity.

Finally, Wikipad show specifications that will embrace this Android gaming device.

Wikipad will be powered by a quad-core processor NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, screen size 10.1 inch 16:10 aspect ratio and 1280x800 resolution, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a camera of 8 megapixels in the back and 2-megapixel on the front, and an additional controller to play games.

In addition, Wikipad also be used to play nonstop for 6 hours and watch movies for 8 hours.

Controller form provided Wikipad so similar configuration to the controller used console game machine Xbox 360 and PS3.

Naturally, the form of controller used in the console that it is very ergonomic and comfortable to use. This feature will certainly make the session more enjoyable to play in Wikipad.

Unfortunately, 3D features without the help of glasses that were announced previously not included in the sales package.

However, it is possible this feature will be available later. James Bower led Wikipad only declare the device will be available in late 2012 and did not give a release date for sure.

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Successor Coming Soon

Saturated of console gaming machine market by analysts due to the absence of a new generation of engines more powerful. Therefore, the new news about the development of a gaming machine (console) version gets attention.

Sony, for example, reportedly is preparing a game machine PlayStation codenamed "Orbis". While the Microsoft prepare machine with code Xbox "720".

Officially, both companies said the old console that there is still a long time and will not issue a new engine in the near future. However, the leadership of the world's largest game publisher Electronic Arts, John Riccitiello, says otherwise.

According to Riccitiello, the new console will come in the near future. At least they will be announced at an exhibition game in 2013.

He reasoned that there are now machines severely limit the ability of game developers and publishers to develop and increase their incomes. That is why the industry players would have insisted on the presence of a new console machine.

The new engine, he said, also could keep pace with technology in the PC platform so quickly. On the other hand, also suffered major losses due to saturation of the gaming industry to the existing game engine.

Another indication of the imminent release of a new generation game machine from Ouya pressure, a new console project based on Android. Fundraiser a huge number of Kickstarter sites showing magnitude gamers desire for the presence of a new console in the near future.

Canon Released 4 Full HD Camcorder

Camcorder Canon Legria HF R36

Canon through Datascrip as a distributor, released a series of four devices Legria camcorder in Indonesia, Tuesday (24/07/2012). Fourth Legria is capable of recording full high definition (HD) video 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution.

The camcorder was released is Legria HF R36, HF R38, HF M52, and HF M56. Legria than the previous series, there's no new technology on the fourth of this camcorder, just perfecting the technology alone.

In terms of quality, a series of HF M52 and HF M56 have better video capabilities. "HF M52 and HF M56 have a better CMOS sensor. He can even lift the color used in the room with minimal lighting," said Sintra Wong, Marketing Manager Image Communication Product Division Datascrip.

HF M52/HF M56 equipped with a sensor 1/3 inch Full HD CMOS Pro 2.07 megapixel resolution. As for the HF R36/HF R38 is equipped with Full HD CMOS sensor with 3.28 megapixels.

Data storage media is the fourth camcorder Legria internal flash memory and external SD card memory slot. There are features Optical Image Stabilizer (Intelligent IS) which, when activated to absorb shocks.

Canon equip the fourth Legria it with three unique features, namely Story Creator to guide the scene of what to do with the duration of the video footage that is not boring.

Then there is Cinema-Look Filters offer a variety of video filters such as Cinema Standard, Vivid, Cool, Nostalgic, Sepia, Old Movies, and Dramatic B & W.

And lastly, there is a feature Touch Decoration. Users can add various ornaments when the video was recorded with just a touch of the hand. There is a star ornaments, bubble and others.

BlackBerry Prepare 4G Tablet

PlayBook tablet computer from Research In Motion (RIM)

BlackBerry smartphone manufacturer, Research In Motion, will release the latest Playbook tablet on July 31, 2012. This Playbook will be equipped with a SIM card slot and supports HSPA and 4G networks.

A screenshot is referred to as the RIM internal memo, circulated on the internet. Screenshot also shows some specifications of the latest Playbook, which will use dual-core processor speed of 1.5 GHz and the operating system running OS2.0.

Other specifications, according to MobileSyrup site, will be strengthened with 1GB RAM, 5MP rear camera that can record 1080p HD video resolution, 3MP front camera, 4800mAh battery, and 32GB of internal memory. Its dimensions are 130 x 193 x 9.7mm and weighs 425 grams.

The tablet is reportedly going to be sold at a price of 549.95 U.S. dollars.

RIM CEO Thorsten Heins had said in May 2012, RIM is currently designing a tablet that supports 4G network.

RIM has a poor track record of sales of tablet Playbook about the previous generation. In Jakarta, the price Playbook lowered to 2.5 million Rupiah, but remained silent buyers. Playbook older generation does not provide service BlackBerry Messenger and there is no SIM card slot.

Asus Releases 14-Inch Laptops With Cheaper Price

Country Head AMD Indonesia Hermawan Sutanto (second from right) and Marketing and Product Manager of Asus Indonesia Juliana Cen show Asus Slimbook X401U

Through Slimbook X401U, Asus notebook trying to offer a cheaper alternative, but has a screen size of relief. 14-inch notebook is priced at 3 million Rupiah (or about 300 dollar U.S) or more less equivalent to most netbooks which only have a screen size of 10 or 11 inches.

"Although the price is cheap, integrated graphics on this notebook (make) can be used to play the game," said Country Head AMD Indonesia Hermawan Sutanto at the launch Slimbook X401U in Jakarta, Monday (07/23/2012) yesterday.

Hermawan Exemplifies Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) which can be smoothly played on this notebook. Other games are more "serious" calls can be played, but with a lower resolution level.

Slimbook X401U shaped thinner than a conventional laptop and weighs 1.7 kg. In it is embedded processor Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) AMD dual-core C-60 with integrated graphics Radeon HD 6290.

To attract consumers, AMD seeks to provide more value in terms of the amount of money paid for a product and what are the features obtained from the notebook with AMD processor.

"We give more with the same budget. So, if you have money 3 million Rupiah or about 300 dollar U.S, in notebooks AMD has been able to play the game," added Hermawan.

To overcome the problem of excessive temperatures when running the game, Asus implement Ice Cool technology that maximizes heat dissipation.

20 Windows 8 Tablet With Intel Atom Processor Ready

Intel Atom processor is identical to the netbook, but in the near future may be the processor is more often found in the tablet.

Reported by TheVerge are like, last week Intel CEO Paul Otellini announced that existing Windows 8 tablets 20 models that will use Intel processors.

To-20 tablets products are going to use System-on-Chip (SoC) Atom newly Clover Trail. There are also models of tablet that uses Core-i processor series from Intel.

Intel to compete with ARM fight over land tablet Windows 8 RT. Although ARM has a chance of bigger market share thanks to the cheaper prices of their products, Microsoft is still holding Intel in business tablet.

The software giant made ​​using Intel's Core i5 processors for the tablet "Surface Pro" product.

Otellini also said that the existing 140-based design ultrabook prepared Ivy Bridge, up from 110 designs that Intel announced last May.

Of that amount, up Otellini, 40 in-between will support a touchscreen interface while about a dozen others are convertible. That is, the device in question can be changed from ultrabook into tablets or other bentujk.

Later this year, according to Otellini, is priced cheap Ultrabook 700 dollars will begin to emerge.

"Dock" Connector iPhone 5 Made Smaller

Rumors of iPhone 5 form

iPhone 5, next-generation smartphones from Apple, will be present with a dock connector hole smaller. From 30-pin dock size, will be designed as 19-pin.

According to two reliable sources close to Apple, this is done "to make room for earphone hole can be moved to the bottom," such as reported by Reuters on Monday (7/23/2012).

In the previous generation iPhone, Apple put the 3.5 mm audio jack on the top of the smartphone. While the bottom is full with dock, speaker and microphone.

During the first decade, Apple uses size 30-pin dock for iPod, iPhone and the iPad. Dock at the center to charge and sync to your computer and other accessories.

"This is an opportunity for accessories manufacturers," said analyst Pete Cunningham of Canalys, a technology research firm. "The iPhone has become the standard connector for a long time. And now I hope the same thing will happen to the new connector, Apple should change as expected."

Apple has not given an official statement about this issue. Logitech, a Swiss company that makes speakers for Apple products, also declined to comment.

An employee at the Hong Kong company which specialized in producing speakers for Apple products, said sales of speakers with 30-pin dock has declined in one or two years. "They focus on making bluetooth speaker, and it proved the right decision," said the employee who refused to be named.

He also predicted that sales of iPod speakers will come down, while sales of bluetooth speakers will go up.

IDC analyst Franciso Jeronimo opinion, Apple should find a solution to the problem of differences in the new iPhone dock and the older generation Apple mobile devices. "Apple needs to find a solution so as not to disappoint customers who want new iPhone, but they already have the accessories are expensive," said Jeronimo.

"I believe Apple will provide some kind of adapter solutions, so the new iPhone can be used with the old connector."

Some people think that changing the size of the dock connector would be detrimental to Apple mobile device users, who have paid dearly various accessories. However, Apple is known to have a loyal customer.

"I do not think this will make consumers stop buying Apple's new gadget," said CK Lu, an Gartner analyst from Taipei. According to him, there are many accessory manufacturers who are interested in making accessories for Apple, because Apple users are more open and willing to buy accessories.

The First 'Mirrorless' Cameras From Canon

Although not officially called a "mirrorless", Canon finally introduced its first series mirrorless camera through EOS M which has a similar shape and size of a pocket camera but equipped with a sensor that class with DSLR cameras and lenses that can be changed.

EOS M body that was introduced on Monday (7/23/2012) is made of magnesium alloy, the thickness of 3 cm with a weight of only about 400 grams with a lens attached.

Canon EOS M has a similar specification with Canon EOS 650D DSLR camera. Both cameras are both equipped with APS-C sensor-resolution 18 Megapixels, DIGIC 5 processor, and ISO range up to ISO 12.800 which can be expanded to ISO 25.600. EOS M even capable of performing continuous shot up to 4.3 frames per second.

Navigation is done through a touchscreen display with 3-inch size cause EOS M only provide a few physical buttons. Through this screen the user can record full-HD (1080p) with frame rate options 24, 25, or 30 FPS as in the Canon DSLR.

In terms of video recording, EOS M has the advantage of auto-focus sensor "hybrid" that combines the phase-detect sensor with contrast-detect sensor that is able to auto-focus in video quickly and without a sound.

This feature was first implemented on a Canon EOS 650D. There are also features on-board stereo mic, input for external mic, and audio-monitoring at the camera.

The most interesting is probably the EF-EOS M lens adapter which allows users to use lenses Canon EF and EF-S on EOS M cameras. The camera itself has a different mounting types of Canon DSLR.

So far Canon has released two special lenses for EOS M, which is a zoom lens EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM and pancake lens EF-M 22mm f / 2 STM.

Because do not have an integrated flash, Canon provides flashgun accessory Speedlite 90EX a small-sized with a guide number 9 for EOS M.

According to the plan, EOS M and the accessories will be available starting in October this year. Price of EOS M kit lens EF-M 22mm f / 2 STM in the range of 799 U.S. dollars.

Previously, Nikon, Canon major rival, had previously made mirrorless camera via Nikon products V1 and J1. Canon joins other big producers who already have a product line mirrorless including Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, and Samsung.

Xperia Neo L Equipped Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Sony Xperia Neo L

After her divorce with Ericsson, and entirely free from Ericsson, Sony Xperia smartphone bring aggressive enough, not least in Indonesia.

Sony calls himself only played in middle to upper segment and focus on producing Android smartphone.

One middle-class smartphone Sony have just entered Indonesia, the Experia Neo L. This is the first Xperia smartphone that runs with Android 4.0 operating system, or Cream Sandwich.

Design

Xperia Neo L designs similar to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Neo L whole body covered with glossy plastic material. Unfortunately, this material makes the surface of the Neo L feels slippery when handful by hand.

On the left side is available port MicroUSB. There are 4 physical buttons below the screen, covering the back button, home, menu and search. Other physical buttons on the right side, namely the power button and volume control. These buttons are small and thin, uncomfortable when pressed. The reflected power is also less stable.

Xperia Neo L looks cool when viewed from the front. Each curve create an impression of elegance. However, if viewed from the rear, there is something odd at the top. This anomaly is caused by a 3.5 audio jack port which protrudes outward.

Neo L rear panel can be opened. SIM card slot is blocked by the battery, and MicroSD card slot is under the SIM card. You must first remove the battery if it wanted to open a pair of SIM card and MicroSD memory.

Performance

Xperia Neo L equipped Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor 1GHz processor speed, RAM 512, and have been using the Android operating system 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Andreno graphics processor unit 205 simply lift the graphics performance of this smartphone.

To play such games Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja Space, Neo L is able to run smoothly. As a whole Xperia Neo L is quite satisfactory.

Neo L wide-screen 4-inch and 480 x 854 pixel resolution, the response to touch with 4 fingers simultaneously. Audio generated from the Neo L somewhat mediocre. Character of the audio treble, so the bass element was not felt.

His speakers are behind, just to the left of the camera. When music is played, then you put the Neo L in the table in position on the screen, then the music that comes out is very small because there is no room for the speaker to make a sound.

Camera

Not Sony's name if it does not equip smartphones with camera quality. Neo L 5MP cencor camera with LED Flash and. Camera features include auto focus, white balance, night mode, exposure, and flash. Touch focus feature absent from the camera Neo L.

KompasTekno also did not find how to do zooming when the camera feature is enabled. Typically, the camera zooming in Android smartphone made by pressing the volume button, but it can not be done in Neo L.

Neo L have provided a default photo editing application. When viewing photos in the gallery, simply press the physical button and select the edit menu. Here you can add effects and filters, adjust color, crop, flip, and so forth.

Neo L the main camera capable of recording 720p video at 30fps. Secondary VGA resolution camera.

The results of outdoor photos

The images in close range of outdoor

The photos in the room with adequate lighting

Image results in a lack of light in the room

The images outdoors at night

Features

Neo L has been accompanied by office applications, OfficeSuite. Live register email, you can open, edit and create documents.

Another is the default application Neo Reader to read 2D barcodes, McAfee Security, EA Games, and Wisepilot GPS applications. Unfortunately, the feature FM Radio absent (nothing) on L Neo.

Battery life

When the battery is 100%, KompasTekno durability test by activating the service GMail, Facebook and Twitter, all of which were used intensively. The result, the battery capacity of 1500mAh can last for approximately 8 hours.

Please note, battery life is very dependent on the carrier signal that you are using, and how often you access the Internet and social networking sites. If the signal does not reach the location you are, the faster the battery runs out.

Specifications Sony Xperia Neo L

• Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor single-core 1GHz
• Andreno 205 unit graphics processor
• 512MB RAM
• The operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• 1GB of internal memory
• 4-inch screen 480 x 854 pixel resolution
• 5MP camera with LED flash, VGA front camera
• Battery 1500mAh
• Connectivity GSM SIM card, 3.5 mm audio jack, MicroUSB, MicroSD, 3G, HSPA, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA
• White and black color options
• Dimensions 121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm
• Weight 131.5 grams

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