Author: AdityaT

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Makes $ 400 Million worth Sales in first 24 Hours (PR)

COD MW3 came out a couple of days ago and its already breaking records. The Game by Activision Publishing Made sales worth 400 Million US Dollars in the first 24 hours with an estimated 6.5 million copies sold in North America and the United Kingdom alone.

The company has also donated US $ 3 Million to the Call of Duty Endowment fund for War Veterans.

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Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 Sets All-Time Record for the Biggest Entertainment Launch with More than $400 Million in North America and United Kingdom Sales Alone

More Than 6.5 Million Units Sold in U.S. and U.K. in 24 Hours

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Shattering its own day-one sales records, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced that its highly-anticipated Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 has become the biggest entertainment launch ever with an estimated sell-through of more than $400 million and more than 6.5 million units in North America and the United Kingdom alone in the first 24 hours of its release, according to Charttrack and retail customer sell-through information.

This marks the third consecutive year that the Call of Duty franchise has set day one launch records across all forms of entertainment, something no other entertainment franchise in any medium has ever accomplished. Last year, in North America and the United Kingdom, Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops™ had estimated day-one sell-through of $360 million and in 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, set day-one records with estimated sell through of $310 million, according to Charttrack and retail customer sell-through information.

On November 8, 2011, millions of fans attended more than 13,000 midnight openings at retail stores around worldwide. According to Microsoft, after just two days, the number of gamers playing simultaneously on Xbox® Live® set a new peak concurrency record.

“We believe the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the biggest entertainment launch of all time in any medium, and we achieved this record with sales from only two territories,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard, Inc. “Other than Call of Duty, there has never been another entertainment franchise that has set opening day records three years in a row. Life-to-date sales for the Call of Duty franchise exceed worldwide theatrical box office for “Star Wars” and “Lord of the Rings,” two of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time.”

Eric Hirshberg, CEO, Activision Publishing added, “Call of Duty is more than a game. It’s become a major part of the pop cultural landscape. It is a game that core enthusiasts love, but that also consistently draws new people into the medium. It is the most intense, adrenaline pumping entertainment experience anywhere. I would like to thank our incredible teams at Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games for making a brilliant game. But most of all, I would like to thank our millions of passionate fans worldwide. We made this game for you.”

Separately, Activision announced this morning that in support and gratitude for the efforts of American servicemen and women, this Veterans Day it donated $3 million to the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit, public benefit corporation that seeks to provide job placement and training for veterans. This latest donation will be added to the $2 million that Activision has already donated to the Endowment, which has provided more than $1.5 million in grants and scholarships to veterans’ organizations across the country since it was conceived by Bobby Kotick in November of 2009.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language and is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows® PC. For more information visit www.callofduty.com/mw3 and www.callofduty.com/elite

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November 14, 2011
Apple iOS 5.0.1 is live, fixes battery woes and problems with sync

Ready for the first OTA iOS update ever? The iOS 5.0.1 as promised by Apple is already being pushed out. The new update fixes the battery life problems as seen in the existing version of iOS aka iOS 5. This update will also enable app swatting gestures on the iPad which were earlier available only to developers. The best part about it is that you can now get a OTA of just 44.7 MB instead of opting for a 700+MB download on iTunes.

November 11, 2011
AutoGyaan: Range Rover Evoque Finally Arrives in India at whacky prices

Tata has finally made the Range Rover Evoque available in India at prices that seem shocking to say the least. With the Q5 and the New X3 coming in at lower prices than this, the Range seems to be in muddy ground. The car / SUV multi utility Vehicle is an awesome variant of the company that is usually touted as the “Rolls Royce” of the SUV world. Check out the exclusive prices below. Hold Tight As AutoGyaan goes for a ride.

November 10, 2011
Xperia Arc and Arco Get Playstation Certification in Japan

Sony Has awarded PS certification to the Xperia Arc and never seen outside Japan- Arco. These are the only other two phones apart from the Xperia Play to win the Sony playstation certification. These phones will now be able to access and download PS certified games from the Sony-Android Marketplace which was earlier limited to the Xperia Play.

If you missed it you can catch the full review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Here.

[Sony Ericsson Japan]

November 10, 2011
Nvidia call Tegra 3 PC class chip, displays with comparatives

Nvidia’s new and upcoming Tegra 3 is the chip to look out for, says the industry. A confirmed chip which is upto five times faster than existing Tegra 2, offers 4 cores of 1.5 GHz madness and a perforce and graphics boost unknown to phone/tablet kind prior to this.The new Tegra 3 four times faster for web browsing, three times faster for graphics(12-core GeForce GPU). This GPU has total support for stereoscopic 3D.

The ASUS Transformer Prime is going to be the first tablet, with the Tegra 3. checkout the comparative images from Nvidia putting all questions to rest.

Claiming better performance and all round improved battery life, this chipset should be found in most tablets to be released in 2012.

November 9, 2011
HTC Edge Quad Core Nvidia Tegra 3 Phone Leaked

The supposed images of the worlds first tegra 3 smartphone have leaked into the inter-webs. Called the Edge the device would boast a Tegra 3 processor,with four 1.5GHz chips. The Tegra 2 processor, made by NVIDIA, currently available in most flagship devices has a two 1.5GHz chips, so quad-core would represent a huge upgrade.

The HTC Edge has a 4.7-inch HD display, 1GB of RAM and an 8-megapixel camera with an LED flash, This would make it possibly the most powerful smartphone ever. The device will also supposedly have a large 32GB internal storage with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. The Edge will have a fine 28mm f2.2 lens and obvious enhancements like HTC Sense and Beats Audio

[PocketNow]

November 8, 2011
HTC Announces Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for their devices.

HTC has announced the first wave of upgrades for their devices in a statement made on Facebook. Confirming that the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE will definitely get the upgrade, but leaving out majors from the announcement including Incredible S and Desire S. This announcement was made for the US division, but is applicable to worldwide devices.

HTC knows how excited our fans are to get their hands on Google’s latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, so we’re thrilled today to announce the first wave of HTC phones that will receive upgrades: We can confirm the brand new HTC Vivid is upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich. In addition, Ice Cream Sandwich is coming in early 2012 to a variety of devices including the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XL and HTC Sensation XE, as well as the HTC Rezound, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G and HTC Amaze 4G through close integration with our carrier partners. We’re continuing to assess our product portfolio, so stay tuned for more updates on device upgrades, timing and other details about HTC and Ice Cream Sandwich.

[HTC (Facebook)]

November 7, 2011
Motorola makes the Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition Tablets Official (PR)

Motorola has finally announced the long rumored Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media edition tablets. The Xoom 2 features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Android 3.2, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 10.1-inch display. It has a front facing 1.3 MP camera along with a 5 MP auto focus rear shooter. The device will also have a flavor of Motorola’s new Splash-guard protection.

The Xoom 2 Media Edition apart from the similar features has a smaller 8.2-inch display size with a Gorilla Glass. Motorola says the Xoom 2 Media will have a 20 % improved graphics engine when compared to the original Xoom announced earlier this year. The new screen also has a 178 degree viewing angle making it a monster for sharing and watching movies and videos win groups.

The Tablet has been announced for UK and Ireland, and will also be updated to the Android Ice Cream Sandwich (i.e. Android 4.0) by the end of the Year.

[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland

Motorola XOOM 2™ and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition™ are powerful, portable and ready to take on the world

LONDON – November 3, 2011 – Building on the success of Motorola XOOM™, Motorola Mobility is rocking the tablet world yet again with two additions that bring enhanced experiences to the European market. Wi-Fi variants of the Motorola XOOM 2™ and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition™ — boasting powerful productivity, rich entertainment and customizable experiences — are now available: the answer to consumers looking for a tablet that can keep up with their lifestyle. Both tablets will be available at Carphone Warehouse in the UK and Ireland, as well as Best Buy, Dixons, PC World and Currys in the UK.

“Tablets are quickly becoming a must-have tool for staying connected, getting work done and having fun at home and on the road,” said Victoria McManus, marketing director UK & Ireland, Motorola Mobility. “We are very excited about these two new additions to our tablet portfolio that build on the success of the original Motorola XOOM to now deliver more powerful tablet experiences to the European market.”

The new Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature Android 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, both tablets include the new MotoCast™ app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your PC or Mac and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.

Motorola XOOM 2: Lighter and Brighter

Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi sports a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor, but the similarities end there. The display is brighter and more vibrant than before with colour enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to hold — this tablet is easy on the eyes, and easy on the hands. It is compatible with the optional Motorola Stylus that is great for note-taking, hand-writing emails and sketching. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready features like VPN support and data encryption.

Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi features MOTOPRINT integrated into key apps so you can print wirelessly from your tablet. It is approximately 100 grams lighter than the original Motorola XOOM to make it even easier to take on the road, and can withstand poolside use, spilled drinks or dashes out to the car in the rain thanks to its new splash-guard coating. A battery delivering more than 10 hours of video playback means it can go with you wherever you need to be.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition: Beat your Boredom

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition with Wi-Fi is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you’ve been carrying around. Optimised for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM for smoother gaming, features adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass that’ll delight your ears, and stands out from the crowd with the fastest multi-tasking in its class. It can even be a universal remote control for home AV equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet. Lastly, a splash-guard coating provides extra protection against the spills that are bound to happen when you’re having fun.

Accessories to connect to your life easier, from anywhere

With the Work and Play kit, plug your tablet into the HD Multimedia Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment. Get more done, faster with the included keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth technology. Now, when your tablet is docked, the Smart Controller lets you MC the show from the comfort of your couch. For Motorola XOOM 2, no accessory discussion is complete without mentioning the Motorola Stylus with Precision tip – your tablet’s best friend.[/toggle]

November 4, 2011
HP is dubious about the past, Releases the new Slate 2 (PR)

Remember the HP Slate 500? Well we don’t either. Thats possibly because it never made it to consumers let alone India. But, HP plans to change that with the new HP Slate 2, the next version of the unpopular HP Slate 500.The device still remains mostly targeted at the enterprise level users, but will be available to the general public as well. The device still looks and feels the same with the same outer shell and an 8.9 ” display. The price however has been lowered to US $ 699 ( approx. INR 35,000/-) . The interior however is a bit changed, it packs Windows 7 with a HP UI on top, a Z670 Intel Atom processor and a smaller 32GB SSD. The added layer of security includes TPM circuitry and Computrace Pro for tracking lost or stolen laptops and then deleting the data remotely. The device goes on sale worldwide by the end of this month.

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2011 – HP today announced the HP Slate 2 Tablet PC with expanded touch capabilities, enhanced multitasking performance and embedded security, providing added flexibility to mobile business users.

The company also announced a new notebook PC targeting business, education and government customers.

The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC provides instant deployment for business and vertical markets such as education, healthcare, government and retail, where jobs frequently take users away from a traditional desk. With a full-featured Microsoft Windows® environment, the 1.5 pound HP
Slate 2 Tablet PC provides professionals with the flexibility to create, edit and review content on one highly mobile and lightweight device.

“HP is dedicated to the tablet PC category and continues to listen to customers and improve the product in ways that best address their business needs,” said Dan Forlenza, vice president and general manager, Commercial Managed IT Segment, HP. “The HP Slate includes the right mix of rich features, support for custom-built applications, and the security and connectivity needed for today’s highly mobile and rigorous day-to-day professional environment.”

The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC features an 8.9-inch diagonal capacitive multitouch display for touch and pen input plus includes a new Swype keyboard. The Swype applet enhances the touch experience with comfortable and efficient data entry via one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard.

The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC comes with an Intel® Atom Z670 processor with mSATA SSM technology to deliver faster boot times, improved battery life of up to six hours and increased performance for business customers.

“The Slate Tablet PC’s combination of an Intel Atom processor and flash memory deliver excellent performance,” said Dr. Rick LeMoine of Sharp HealthCare in San Diego. ?I don’t know how they do it, but sometimes it seems to me that the Slate runs these applications faster than my desktop PC does.”

Additional hardware and software enhancements to the HP Slate 2 Tablet PC’s security and experience include:
– A TPM Embedded Security Chip protects data – from email to information on the hard drive.
– Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools provides user control and management of the TPM chip to increase secure user authentication, improved personal secure drive integrity, secure email and support protected digital certificate applications.
– BIOS support for Computrace Pro helps protect against data theft by allowing customers to remotely delete data at the file, directory or operating system level and keep confidential information more secure.
– Through a single user interface, HP Connection Manager offers easy control over wireless connections, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth® and optional integrated 3G Mobile Broadband for convenient internet and intranet access from more places around the world.

For remote workers, a front-facing VGA webcam enables videoconferencing, and a 3-megapixel camera on the back allows for still image and video capture. SRS Premium Sound provides optimized audio settings for voice and multimedia applications and an SD card slot allows for expanded storage and sharing capabilities. The HP Slate Dock provides device connection via two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI port.

Flexible HP Slate solutions for business
The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC comes with optional additional accessories and business solutions including the HP Retail Mobile Point of Sale (POS) Case, which features an integrated magnetic stripe reader and barcode scanner for retailers. The case attaches to the HP Slate 2 and creates a secure portable POS solution that personalizes transactions, boosts productivity and sales, and integrates into existing application and hardware infrastructure. In addition, the HP Slate 2 helps retailers combine online and enterprise access to applications and services including task management workflows, inventory data and custom orders. The optional HP Slate Bluetooth® Keyboard and Case accessory is a new sleek, stylish executive-class carrying solution that bundles the HP Slate 2, a rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard, HP Slate Digital Pen, and ID, business, or credit cards inside a single case.

Lightweight business notebooks
Designed for mobile professionals, the HP 3115m offers up to 11.5 hours of battery life, flexible wireless capabilities, an 11.6-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD display, Beats Audio™ and a high-definition webcam for collaboration with peers. The new AMD E450 dualcore Fusion APU with AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics provides greater performance than a netbook without weighing professionals down.

Pricing and availability
– The HP Slate 2 Tablet PC starts at $699 and is expected to be available worldwide later this month.
– The HP 3115m starts at $429 and is expected to be available Nov. 11 in the Americas only. More information about the products, including product specifications and images, is available at www.hp.com/personal.[/toggle]

November 3, 2011
LG Slaps rumors, Says Optimus 2X to Get ICS Android 4.0

Worried that your recent LG Optimus 2X purchase may not be future proof? Think again, LG has confirmed that the Optimus 2X will intact be getting the Android 4.0 update, and this information was put up on their FB page. There are no details as to when this will happen, or how, since most are still awaiting the 2.3 version of the LG firmware.

“[LG Official Statements on Ice Cream Sandwich OS Update]
LG firmly denies the rumors that claim LG will not be providing the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) OS update for the LG Optimus 2X. These rumors are NOT true. LG is currently in the process of planning the ICS OS update for the LG Optimus 2X as well as other LG high-end smartphones. Detailed information on the ICS OS update schedule for specific models will be announced, once the ICS OS is publicly released by Google. Please stay tuned for more updates from LG.
Thank you very much.”

[LG (Facebook)]

November 2, 2011
GarageBand comes to iPod Touch and iPhone (PR)

This is one of those moments where some of you go like “whatever” and some are like “awesome”. The popular Apple official GarageBand app for the iPad has been converted to fit the iPhone and iPod Touch. The app enables users to record and mix up to eight tracks and then share the finished product with friends or send it to your Mac to keep working on it in GarageBand for Mac or other softwares like Logic Pro.

The App costs $4.99 and costs nothing if you already bought it for the iPad.

Get it Here

US Store:

India Store:

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GarageBand Now Available for iPhone and iPod touch Users

CUPERTINO, California-November 1, 2011-Apple® today announced that GarageBand®, its breakthrough music creation app, is now available for iPhone® and iPod touch® users. Introduced earlier this year on iPad®, GarageBand uses Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface to make it easy for anyone to create and record their own songs, even if they’ve never played an instrument before.

“GarageBand on iPad has been a big hit and we think customers will love using it on their iPhone or iPod touch,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “The innovative Multi-Touch interface combined with Smart Instruments makes it easy to create great sounding music, even if you’ve never studied music or played an instrument before.”

GarageBand features a collection of fun Touch Instruments that sound great and make it easy for beginners or experienced musicians to play and record keyboards, guitars, drums and basses in a wide variety of styles. Smart Instruments now allow you to choose from an extensive new library of custom chords so you can play and strum along with your favorite songs.

You can plug your electric guitar into iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to play and record through classic amps and stompbox effects, or record your voice or any acoustic sound using the built-in microphone. GarageBand allows you to record and mix up to eight tracks and then share your finished song with friends or send it to your Mac® to keep working on it in GarageBand or Logic® Pro.

Pricing & Availability
GarageBand 1.1 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available on the App Store™ for $4.99 (US) to new users, or as a free update for existing GarageBand for iPad customers. GarageBand is a universal app that runs on iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPod touch (3rd & 4th generation).

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November 2, 2011
WhatsApp Users send over 1 Billion messages daily

Do you use a popular messaging service? services like WhatsApp have taken inter device connectivity by storm. The company is reporting that their users send and receive over 1 billion messages over a number of platforms including Android, iOS and Blackberry.

The mobile messaging market is moving, choices around platforms and their pricing and how they provide an amazing customer experience are the hot topics at hand. As a leader in the messaging space and with our network now handling over one billion messages a day, we see that the power is with the consumer.

-Whatsapp

WhatsApp is currently available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Symbian devices.

[VIA]

November 2, 2011
Acer launches AZ3, AZ5, Veriton Z Series all-in-ones
Acer has taken a big step towards All in One Computing with its three new AIO desktop PCs launched today. The AZ3, AZ5 and Veriton Z offer a mix of features and start low at just 35,000 rupees.

AZ5
- 23-inch
- Full HD Display 1080p
- Multi-touch
- Starting with Core i3-2120 processor
- 4GB of DDR3 memory
- 1TB HDD
- Adjustable stand
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in webcam and mic
- Price starting 45,000 INR
AZ3
- 21 inches
- Full HD Display 1080p
- AMD dual-core A4 APU
- Radeon HD6410
- 500GB
- Adjustable stand
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in webcam and mic
- Price starting 38,000 INR
Veriton Z
20-inch (starting)

Core i5-2400s quad-core processor

NVIDIA GeFore GT 520M GPU

1TB HDD

Adjustable stand

2 x USB 3.0 ports

4x USB 2.0 ports

Built-in webcam and mic

Price starting 55,000 INR

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WIDESCREEN TOUCH DISPLAYS FOR EYE POPPING VISUALS

Both 23- and 21-inch Models Offer All the Essentials for Enjoying Music, Movies, Social Networking and More

San Jose, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 – Acer is spreading holiday cheer this season with new all-in-one (AIO) desktops that combine the audio/visual excitement of HD with the fun and entertainment of a touch-screen display. The new models include the Acer® AZ5 Series with an ample 23-inch HD monitor and the AZ3 Series, which features a more compact 21-inch HD screen to fit within tight areas. These new AIOs conserve space and make an appealing entertainment hub for the entire family to enjoy.

“A sophisticated appearance and practical design make our all-in-one form factor very popular with consumers,” said Irene Chan, senior business manager of consumer desktops for Acer America. “Our newest all-in-one models feature an intuitive touch screen display for playing digital music, scrolling through images, browsing online recipes and viewing social networking sites. In addition, full HD performance heightens the visual excitement of movies and games.”

With all-in-one touch control, the AIOs come with the Acer TouchPortal to synchronize personal life, PC and the Internet. It provides one-touch access to practical information, music, photos and social networking. Users can switch between applications with quick, finger-tip control. It simplifies photo management – images can be cropped, saved and shared with just the touch of a finger. The Acer Browser Magnifier expands reading areas and retains user preferences for easier web browsing.

Acer® AZ5 Series: 23-Inch Multi-Touch Display – High-Performance Entertainment
The AZ5 Series of all-in-one desktops include two elegant, yet practical models featuring large 23-inch full HD (16:9) widescreen displays with interactive touch-screen technology. Multi-touch capability streamlines navigation.

Acer clear.fi allows media to be managed, stored, shared and enjoyed on any clear.fi enabled devices in the home. clear.fi automatically connects all Acer devices on a network (smartphones, notebooks, desktops, HD media players and storage devices) and then gathers and organizes media files by media type. Users can browse the categories and then drag and drop the media to any of the connected PCs or devices for playback. clear.fi can also be downloaded free from Acer on any DLNA-compliant device.

The AZ5 Series comes with two built-in 2.5W stereo speakers and Dolby® Home Theater® audio to bring digital entertainment to life. It offers 4GB DDR3 memory and processor options include a powerful Intel® Core™ i3-2120 processor with hyper-threading technology to handle multiple applications simultaneously, enabling users to do more with less wait time. An enormous 1TB(1) hard drive provides generous space to store content and an optical drive is included for backing up valuable data.

Acer® AZ3 Series: 21-inch Multi-Touch Display – Fun in a Compact Design
The AZ3 Series all-in-one desktops with compact 21.5-inch full HD (16:9) touch-screens are a convenient form factor anywhere space is limited. These attractive and easy-to-use systems provide an intuitive touch experience for enjoying the latest in entertainment.

Processor options include an AMD Dual-Core A4-3400 Accelerated Processor (2.7GHz, 1MB Total L2 Cache). In addition, AMD Radeon™ HD6410D Graphics provide solid performance for taking advantage of the latest in digital media. There are two 2.5W stereo speakers and optimized Dolby Home Theater audio to deliver rich audio for movies, music and games. A large 500GB(1) 7200RPM SATA hard drive has significant storage space and an optical drive is included for back-ups.

Connectivity and Expansion
All of the new AIOs have a built-in 1.3MP webcam and microphone, which enable face-to-face communication for staying in touch with friends and family. Two USB 3.0 ports (side) and four USB 2.0 ports (rear) allow quick and easy connection to peripherals and digital devices. A multi-in-one digital media card reader conveniently transfers files from digital devices. These sleek PCs also come with an adjustable back stand, 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity and a wireless keyboard and mouse for an uncluttered work area.

Pricing and Availability
Both the AZ5 and AZ3 Series all-in-one desktop PCs come with Windows® Home Premium 64-bit and a one-year warranty(2). The Acer AZ5 Series’ manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) start at $749.99 and the Acer AZ3 Series’ MSRP starts at $649.99. The new systems are available at leading retailers.

ACER’S NEW VERITON AIO DESKTOPS,
THIN IN STATURE, FAT IN POWER

Swift, smart and secure, new Acer Veriton Z Series features high-performance quad core processors, discrete graphics and efficient system management

SAN JOSE, CALIF., Nov. 1, 2011 – Acer America Corp. has launched a new line-up of slim all-in-one (AIO) desktop systems with 20-inch widescreen LED displays designed for businesses, schools, hospitals and government agencies. A practical blend of efficient design, solid performance and time-saving management and security tools make the new Veriton Z2620G and Veriton Z2610G Series, intelligent choices for all commercial environments.

“Our Veriton all-in-one desktops are designed to provide performance without compromise, while conserving desktop real estate and providing a professional look and feel to any organization.,” said Leila Axelle Robert, Acer Commercial Systems Business Manager. “Ideal for reception areas, call centers or anywhere that space conservation and presentation are a priority, these AIOs feature an Acer software suite that simplifies routine tasks, remotely deploys software upgrades and safeguards critical data. In addition, Intel Core i5 processing and discrete graphics provide an excess of the power required for multitasking in demanding commercial environments.”

The new all-in-one desktops include two series: the Acer Veriton Z2620G with a high-performance Intel® Core™ i5-2400s (6MB cache, 2.50 GHz with Max Turbo Frequency up to 3.30GHz, 4 cores) and discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M graphics with prices beginning at $849.99; and the Acer Veriton Z2610G with an Intel® Pentium® G620 processor (3MB cache, 2.60GHz, Dual Core) and Intel® HD Graphics with prices beginning at $649.99. Both lines are encased in a slim and understated black and silver chassis to enhance the professional atmosphere.

The 20-inch widescreen LCD displays with a 1600 x 900 resolution provide crystal-clear visuals for easy viewing of spreadsheets, presentations and other productivity files. These systems have 4GB DDR3 SDRAM upgradeable to 8GB via two memory slots for fast multitasking. The new all-in-ones provide all the essentials needed for general productivity with large 500GB(1) SATA hard drives and SuperMulti optical drives for loading software and backing up valuable data.

Data Security Is a High Priority in Every Business and Institution
The new Veriton all-in-one systems come with software for safeguarding valuable information. Acer Proshield has an encrypted hidden drive for confidential personal files, a file shredder to wipe sensitive content from the system, and a BIOS import and export tool that simplifies system management. Acer’s One-Button Recovery (OBR) function makes backing up and/or restoring a PC’s data simple. If the PC’s operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process can restore the Veriton’s original factory default settings or to the last system backup.

The new AIOs offer several efficient management tools, including Acer Client Manager for enabling IT managers to deploy software and control user’s systems remotely. Acer eRecovery Management creates system back-ups, copies configurations and burns factory default images. It also restores user-created HDD images or optical disks, original system configurations and reinstalls Acer applications and drivers. In addition, these systems offer the Veriton ControlCenter that includes:
Acer eLock Management for enabling IT managers to deploy software and control user’s systems remotely
Acer eSettings Management for tracking and storing user’s software preferences
QuickMigration for quickly updating and transfering personal data from one PC to another using a common network cable
SmartBoot for automatically loading frequently used programs in the system tray at start-up

The new Veriton Z family offerings also come with Adobe® Reader®, Windows® 7 Professional and Internet Explorer®. Offering plenty of options for connecting a wide range of digital devices and peripherals, there are six USB 2.0 ports. Fast Internet access is provided by Gigabit Ethernet and wireless 802.11 b/g/n WiFi. Embedded high-definition audio creates high-quality sound for videoconferencing and webcasts.

Pricing, Warranty and Availability
The Acer Veriton VZ2620G-Ui52400W and Veriton VZ2610G-UG620W desktops are available in North America via Acer authorized resellers and come with a one-year limited(2warranty. Pricing for the Acer Veriton VZ2620G-Ui52400W starts at $849.99 and Veriton VZ2610G-UG620W begins at $649.99.[/toggle]
November 1, 2011
Timing Update : Samsung Galaxy Note Launch is Today, We go Live Here!

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note Tomorrow at 1:30 PM, We will go live from the event and try to get a Hands on with the device.

So catch all the action live here:

And bookmark this page

November 2 – 2011

Update launch has now been postponed by 1 and a half hour and will now happen at

1:30 PM Nov 2nd.

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November 1, 2011
Dropbox for multiple Users/Teams start at US$795 a year

Dropbox has just announced its plans for Dropbox for Team users. Starting at US$ 795 / Year for up to 5 users sharing a mere 1 TB of data (200GB x 5). We would rather off get our own server, But hey not everyone is capable of maintaining their own server. The price seems quite reasonable for enterprise applications, where there is more bulk to spend than required.T he business offering also includes special tools for administrators to add or delete users and dedicated phone support Check out the Full PR

[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]Dropbox Now Open for Business

Dropbox Launches “Dropbox for Teams” With Administrative Controls and Plenty of Space

People Are Using Dropbox in Over One Million Businesses Globally

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – October 27, 2011 – Dropbox, a free service that lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily, today introduced Dropbox for Teams. More than 45 million people already depend on Dropbox, and with Dropbox for Teams, businesses can now experience the same ease-of-use along with new administrative controls, centralized billing, phone support, and plenty of space for everyone on the team.

“People in over a million businesses around the world trust Dropbox for its simplicity and reliability,” said Sujay Jaswa, vice president of business development and sales at Dropbox. “Now, Dropbox for Teams will give businesses the control and freedom to rethink how they work.”

How Dropbox for Teams Works

Dropbox for Teams delivers the same user experience as the free Dropbox service. Adding and updating files is as easy as saving any document, photo or video to the Dropbox folder. Changes sync immediately across all devices which have Dropbox installed. Dropbox is compatible with nearly every computer and smartphone operating system, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and BlackBerry.

With Dropbox for Teams, administrators get new features including centralized billing, phone support, and controls allowing them to add or delete users. Dropbox for Teams is priced at $795 annually for five
users, with additional seats available for $125 each. The base plan includes 1,000 GB of storage, and each additional seat comes with 200 GB.

Like Dropbox, Dropbox for Teams is a secure solution. Files are stored encrypted on Amazon S3 in secure data centers and also remain on users’ Dropbox-synced computers for added backup.

Visit www.dropbox.com/teams for more information.

About Dropbox

The mission of Dropbox is to simplify life for people around the world. Dropbox lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily. The service has more than 45 million
users in 175 countries saving one billion files every three days. Dropbox was founded in San Francisco in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi and has received a total of $257.2 million in funding.[/toggle]

October 31, 2011