BlackBerry PlayBook - Support All 4G Network

Research In Motion (RIM) announced two new variants of BlackBerry Playbook in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 event in Barcelona, Spain. BlackBerry Playbook support 4G networks, thus increasing business opportunities for network providers and developers as well as extensive experience for the user.

Two new variants are tablet with WiFi and WiMax, and WiFi and HSPA +. Previously, Research In Motion had confirmed earlier in the event the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas, U.S. early this year, that the BlackBerry Playbook is available in versions WiFi only or WiFi and LTE.

BlackBerry Playbook is the RIM's first product that uses BlackBerry Tablet OS with QNX platform based, a software company recently acquired. The device is seeded able to access the web-based service perfectly, because it supports an open platform and Flash.

Each product variant is now also confirmed support Bluetooth tethering, mobile hotspot, and BlackBerry Bridge which can integrate services on BlackBerry smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy Player - Digital Music Player

In the Consumer Electronic Show ago, Samsung introduced a digital music player, Samsung Galaxy Player as a challenger to the iPod Touch that will be thrown to the public in the near future. Galaxy Player will be available in two models with 8GB and 16GB of memory like the iPod Touch.

Samsung Galaxy Player will begin to open pre-orders on 4 February, in South Korea. But there is no certainty when this Android-based devices will be sold all over the world.

Some interesting features will also be presented in the Samsung Galaxy Players, including T-DMB, SoundAlive audio enhancing technology, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 support.

Samsung Galaxy Digital Music Player will be strengthened with the Android 2.2 (Froyo) platform and 1GHz processors. While using the LCD screen measuring 4 inches WVGA Super Clean with a resolution of 800x480.

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Samsung LED D8000 Series - 3D LED TV

Samsung Electronics launched the latest series of 3D LED TV that presents entertainment experience at home with elegant design, simple, and luxury. Samsung launched more than 40 models of television at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas some time ago, with 19 inches to 65 inches screen sizes. TV frame is trimmed to 80 percent thinner so as not to blend in easily with the surrounding interior. 3D technology had improved, become more beautiful.

Samsung LED D8000 Series have a frame only 0.2 inches and uses Quad Stand to ensure the final alignment between the TV and the surrounding interior. With 240Hz refresh rate, 2ms motion picture response time (MPRT) and an enhanced LED lamp, this CES Innovation Award recipient offers the experience of 2D, 3D, more real and more clear HD images.

D8000 Series comes with the latest 3D glasses with Bluetooth and TV remote. This TV already has a Wi-Fi connection that can be maximized with Samsung's Smart Hub. For example to connect to other devices using DLNA or technology Samsung's One Foot Connection

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Vinci - Infants and Toddlers Tablets

LAS VEGAS - One of the favorite product at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 is Vinci, tablet intended for infants and toddlers (babies under three years old), the product of a Hong Kong company, Rullingnet Corp.

Launched by Vincigenius, Monday (01/10/2011), Vinci Tab is a touch-screen computers designed specifically for infant and toddler safety. Not only the design, Vinci also use non-dangerous materials, considering the baby has a habit of inserting foreign objects into their mouth. For example, instead of ordinary screen, Vinci use tempered glass, which is used on car windows in order to avoid the danger of broken glass if the tablets fall.

Vinci is equipped with 1 GHz Cortex AB processor with 512MB RAM. In addition, Vinci also provides a 3-megapixel camera located on the back of the tablet. With rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, Vinci allows users to watch videos, listen to music or play games for up to 8 hours.

Different from common tablet, Vinci isn't equipped with Wi-Fi or 3G functionality. In addition, Vinci, which uses Google's Android operating system is also equipped with an application that is inspiring and instructive. That is, parents do not have to worry about their children seeing harmful content through the tablet.

Unfortunately, Vinci is not ready yet to be marketed, but Rullingnet allegedly would fix the range of US$479 as the selling price.

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Motorola Xoom - Best Gadget in CES 2011

LAS VEGAS - Xoom Tablet, tablet products from Motorola Mobility was ordained as the best gadget at the show Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011, as reported by AFP on Sunday (09/01/2011).

The award was obtained after Xoom successfully amaze the CES 2011 visitors that held in Las Vegas this weekend. Xoom, which uses Honeycomb operating system judged as a strong candidate competitors for iPad (Apple) that still lead the tablet market.

Not only Xoom, Motorola also obtain many compliments thanks to their new touchscreen smartphone, Atrix. Android based, Atrix claimed to have performance as a laptop which equipped by Tegra 2 superfast processors. Sophistication of Atrix feature has made it crowned as the best product for the smartphone category at CES.

Chief Executive Mobility, Sanjay Jha believes that Xoom will be a strong competitor in the market tablet because of Google's Honeycomb software which is created specifically for the tablet computer.

Meanwhile, the Nintendo Wii console won the award for best product in the games category. Sony's video camera equipped with a built-in projector, occupies the first position for the digital imaging category. Meanwhile, Tryx digital camera from Casio considered to have the best designs in the technologies exhibition.

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Skype Acquire StartUp Smartphone Video

LAS VEGAS - Skype reached an agreement to buy Qik, a pioneering company (startup) from California that offers solutions for real-time video streaming via phone, web and desktop platforms.

Skype chief executive, Tony Bates, the deal was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Although he refused to reveal financial details, Business Insider claims to have confirmation from two sources that the deal is valued at US$150 million.

Skype will use this acquisition to enhance their capabilities by adding video streaming capabilities of recording, sharing and Storing Qik in the portfolio company.

"Qik has contributed a great video services to their partners and millions of users who use a variety of devices," Bates said as quoted by Red Herring, Friday (1/7/2011). "Capability owned Qik and strong relationships with (phone companies) will be a complement to Skype's impressive," adds Bates.

Founded in 2006 ago, Qik currently has approximately five million users who can use their services in more than 200 variants of mobile phones, both in platform Android, iPhone, Symbian, Blackberry and Windows Mobile. While CEO of Qik, Vijay Tella, explained, "Joining the Skype allows us to unite with Skype talented team to develop new products and innovative for our customers and partners."

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