Apple iPad successful launching has triggered many PC makers to come out with their own branded tablet PC and one of them is Pioneer Computers with a new product named as DreamBook ePad L11 HD. While most of the existing tablet PCs are powered by ARM solutions, the newly announced machine is powered by Intel Atom processor, which will be compatible and preloaded with Windows […]
Smartphone has been integrated with more and more functions but if barcode scanner capability is one of them that have been missed out in your requirement, the recently announced tiny portable device may able to fill up the gap. Named as KoamTac, it is a Bluetooth enabled barcode scanner that can be paired with your smartphone regardless if they are preloaded with Windows Mobile, Apple’s […]
Nowadays smartphones are so common that have become one of the must have important personal digital companion in consumer space. However, there are still security concern related to loss or stolen confidential data resided in the mobile device. If you are Android users, the recently announced BioLock apps with biometric recognition feature could be your great solution.
We have heard about HomePlug Powerline solution where users can get broadband connectivity through wall AC power plug. And now with a similar concept which carries power through Ethernet port utilizing PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) technology, it enables a new way of AIO (All-in-One) PC setup in new office or home environment without the need of additional AC electrical power outlets being installed. That is how exactly […]
Apple iPod appears like a strip down version without 3G cellular network capability as compared to iPhone. And have you ever wonder if there is a way to add this back to your iPod so that you can enjoy additional cellular voice and data usage without being limited by the Cupertino based company. The recently announced add-on accessory kit from Yosion Technology, a China based […]
DDR3 memory is a new trend especially being used in mainstream notebook and with its affordable pricing now, it has started to get design support in netbook market. Just recently, HP (Hewlett Packard) has announced a new netbook featuring Intel Pine Trail with DDR3 support and other enhancements.
Dual boot feature is not something really new but it has continued to be offered by some PC manufacturers as a differentiation feature from the rest. Just recently, Acer has upgraded its Acer Aspire One with the new offer on dual boot netbook featuring Google Android and Microsoft Windows XP Operating System targeted for those that would like to get the best out of both.
Tablet PC is a new trend with simple and easy control utilizing built-in touchscreen as input method replacing conventional mouse or keyboard. If you wonder how the PC manufacturers are able to differentiate themselves in this competitive market space, the new patent filing by Samsung may give you some clue on how additional controlling mechanism can be implemented as a new selling point targeted for […]
ARM processor is monopolizing smartphone market with more and more powerful SoC (system on chip) being developed based on it. And in order to stay competitively in this market space, STMicroelectronics, one of its licensees has unveiled a new SoC under SPEAr family. Named as SPEAr1310, it is dubbed to be the industry first SoC that features with two Cortex-A9 cores with excellent DMIPS performance […]
Previously we mentioned about resistive multi-touch screen from Fujitsu targeted for embedded market, now seems that Synaptics, the leader in human interface solutions for mobile computing and embedded market has made available a full range of capacitive touchscreen that can support up to 10 simultaneous touches without being limited by the use of stylus. Named as ClearPad 7200, it offer a wide range of touch […]
Previously we mentioned about Atom based Qseven form factor design released by Portwell targeted for embedded market, now seems that MSC Vertriebs has announced a similar design as an alternative for system builders. Named as MSC-Q7-US15W-FD, the module is about the size of a credit card integrated with both Intel Z530 at 1.6GHz (or Z510 at 1.1GHz) and SCH US15W north/south combo chipset while still […]
Not long after Amazon announcement of its latest generation Kindle e-reader, Copia is ready to offer a much affordable color e-reader as a late entrance into this competitive market. Named as Wave5, it is dubbed to be the first and one of the most affordable color e-book integrated with ‘social reading’ suitable for all level of different users.
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