LG releases videos of QuickMemo and QSlide features in LG Optimus G

LG left no stone unturned when it came to the hardware of the Optimus G, with its powerful quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor or the 4.7-inch True HD display, but the software wasn’t overlooked either. LG added some great software features to the device, and they have now released videos showing off the QuickMemo and QSlide features, in the LG Optimus Innovation Cube series of videos.

The QuickMemo is perhaps the most useful feature LG have added, as it allows you to bring up the memo app from anywhere on the phone, take notes on it in both text and graphical form, then use the data entered in a memo in other apps on the phone, for example copying a phone number from the memo to the dialer app.

The other feature is QSlide which essentially shows two apps on the screen simultaneously. For example, when watching a video, you can open up the Messaging app on top of the video player and message someone while simultaneously watching the video on the background. QSlide basically makes one of the apps transparent so you can fully use two different apps at once.

There’s no denying that these features are very useful and LG has done a great job adding them to the Optimus G. Watch both features in action in the videos below.

Jelly Bean update for Japanese Galaxy Nexus to be release soon by NTT Docomo

In the latest information received by Breaking Gadgets,
NTT DoCoMo and Samsung will be pushing out the Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean” update to the Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) in Japan in October, with the official announcement to take place on October 11th in a DoCoMo presentation event.
While the Galaxy Nexus is a Nexus smartphone and should get updates directly from Google, the Galaxy Nexus in Japan (as well as in some other countries) is provided updates by Samsung, and coupled with the usual delays caused by carriers, it’s not a surprise that the update has taken this long to come. Even the Sprint and Verizon Galaxy Nexus in the US only got the update last month, two months after the international GSM as well as unlocked Play Store variants got the update.

The update has supposedly completed in-house QA at NTT DoCoMo and Samsung, so the update shouldn’t be too far away. It kills everyone a little to see Nexus devices get delayed updates like this, but that’s how it currently is.

The Roomie Remote – Gives Your iDevice Total Control

Sure, I have a few remotes on my side table. One for the TV, another for the DVR and yet one more for the DVD player.. we wont even let the XBox enter into the equation. I thought I’d cut the clutter and get a universal remote and that idea crashed and burned when I was never able to remember what all the buttons did, or even get them to work every time. Apps were an interesting option, but I needed more than one of those for each device…

Using an iDevice as a remote isnt really a new option, but the Roomie is. Taking the place of your confusing old
universal remote, the Roomie takes control of your home theater components, usually via direct communication over your home network. Roomie also serves up a customized TV guide and feedback information, like volume or run-time.
Don’t let me mislead you, this isn’t just a simple universal device, Roomie allows integration with Tivo,   DirectTV, Roku and many others, as its infrared adaptors support almost any device. The Roomie allows iTunes, Airplay, Lutron, Insteon, and Sonos Support and adapts if your devices change addresses. Roomie not only replaces your existing remotes, offering all of their available controls, but sometimes it can add even more advanced options.

Roomie really does provide one of the most powerful infrared solutions available, all without line of sight requirements, no batteries or goofy tabletop apparatus. It lets you hold the control of your entire entertainment arsenal right in the palm of your hand… and all this can be yours for under 10 bucks at iTunes.com. To find out all of Roomies amazing capabilities please visit roomieremote.com.

ZEAL iON HD Video Camera Goggles

If you are one who is always on the go, and have this sense of adventure while loving all activities that are able to result in an adrenaline rush, then you might be interested to record your death defying experiences. After all, it sure as heck beats trying to share what your experiences were in words, when there is a video recording available to keep track of all that you went through which is sure to keep your audiences gasping for air. While there are different kinds of rugged video cameras out there in the market, here is yet another device for your consideration – the ZEAL iON HD Video Camera Goggles.

ZEAL Optics recently announced the ZEAL iON HD camera goggle that is up for purchase. Touted to be the first of its kind in the market, the ZEAL iON is the perfect match for the daredevil in you, where it was specially developed to document adventures on the slopes thanks to its built in HD camera. Capable of capturing 1080p HD quality video with the ability to shoot up to 8-megapixel resolution photos for quick, easy HD imagery without having to remove your gloves, you know that this is a keeper for sure, especially for those involved in the sport of snowboarding.

ZEAL pro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani said, “The ZEAL iON goggle is going to change the way people use POV cameras. With its easy to use playback mode and control placements, there’s never a reason to take your hands out of your gloves. This goggle and camera will be a necessity when I’m filming.”

Not only that, you are able to set up sequence or timelapse shots, while download captured video is a snap, not to mention integrating what you have recorded with a range of social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram among others. Those who are interested will be able to pick up the ZEAL iON goggle for $399 a pop.

Acer S7 Ultrabook is thinnest of its kind in the market

You can more or less blame the MacBook Air for fast tracking the Ultrabook market, in fact, causing PC manufacturers to buck themselves up and come up with something interesting to compete with Apple on a similar level, although it is rather safe to assume that the Ultrabook segment has not really picked itself up to date in terms of sales figures, never mind the fact that it is still growing steadily. Well, Acer intends to keep their hands on the mantle of having the thinnest Ultrabook in the market for some time to come with the release of the Acer S7 Ultrabook which is touted to be nearly as thin as a tablet.

The Acer S7 Ultrabook starts to sound more and more Apple-ish when you read on about it, considering how it boasts of an all-aluminum unibody design (can you say that this is going to be way too easy to damage or get scratched?), you know for sure that this is not going to weigh you down, making it one of the more ideal devices to carry around whenever you are on the showfloor. Don’t be fooled by its exceptionally thin and light form factor, as it is said to be resilient and durable at the same time. Depending on the model of your choice, it measures as thin as 0.47” and tips the scales at a mere 2.29 pounds.

You will be able to choose from either a 13.3-inch or 11.6-inch full high-definition (1920 x 1080) touch screen display, where it will be amply protected by rigid lids made of white Gorilla Glass 2 or aluminum. The S7-391’s lid is able to tilt back a full 180 degrees, so that you can use it flat against a table or desk, similar to how you would make use of a tablet. Not only that, a hotkey is able to rotate the view ny 180 degrees, making it a snap to share what you are viewing with other folks.

Underneath the hood lies a 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3317UB or i7-3517U processor, an SSD, an embedded Li-Polymer battery that delivers up to 6 hours of battery life, and an optional second battery that doubles computing time. There is also a micro HDMI to VGA cable and a USB to RJ45 port. The Aspire S7 Series 11.6” and 13.3” models will retail for $1,199 and $1,399, respectively from the end of this month onwards.

Vizio 60” Razor LED Smart TV

Vizio has just announced their latest Smart TV, which is a 60” Razor LED display that will definitely be priced to please – after all, we are looking at a $999.99 price tag. Of course, there are other sizes in the collection as well, which will be priced differently, and we will also look at those, but for now, the 60” model will be the one that is under the proverbial spotlight. In fact, the newly designed E-Series 60” Razor LED Smart TV will deliver an ultra-thin, slim-frame design, touting a brilliant 1080p Full HD LED quality as well as the inclusion of Vizio Internet Apps. All of that under a sub-$1,000 price point? It sure as heck sounds like Christmas has come early for those who are shopping around for a new TV!

The 60” Razor LED Smart TV will be available via online sources as well as select shelves at Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Amazon.com, Target, BJ’s Wholesale, ebay.com, VIZIO.com and other retailers if you are interested in introducing a new member to your living room.

Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, Vizio, said, “The new E-Series units, which are the first of many large-size VIZIO models, give consumers access to great technology on an even bigger scale. The larger units provide more screen space with a narrower border around the picture, allowing consumers to get the most out of the crystal-clear Razor LED picture for a more immersive, Wi-Fi enabled experience.”

What are some of the technologies found underneath the hood? We are looking at the latest technologies including Vizio Internet Apps with WIFI, so that one can access the likes of Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora, Facebook and Twitter, a 120Hz refresh rate, auto-adjusting brightness, and SRS StudioSound HD for clear audio.

You will be able to pick up the 55” Class Razor LED Smart TV, 60”Class Razor LED Smart TV, 65” Class Razor LED Smart TV, 65” Class Razor LED Smart TV with Theater 3D, and 70” Class Razor LED Smart TV for $949.99, $999.99, $1,499.99, $1,699.99 and $1,999.99, respectively.

Toshiba Satellite L850

Toshiba Satellite L850 

New laptop Satellite tv L850 is highly effective, and then some! For around Rs. 55,000, you will get a device operated by a Primary i7 processer, 8GB of RAM and a 2GB video cards, which will heated the center of gamers! The Acer Desire V3 does perform good competitors though, and at a reduced cost, it could be an substitute for someone who doesn't thoughts providing up a few factors. But the Satellite tv L850 is value considering, if within your funds.

Design and Build

   

                                 
Toshiba’s design of the L850 feels a bit outdated and the notebook just feels like a big chunk of plastic. We prefer Asus’s design of the K55VM anyday over this. The glossy metallic finish top will attract fingerprints and is very much prone to scratches, so will black gloss finish on the sides of the notebook. Other than the massive demeanour of the notebook, the build quality is actually pretty good, plastics seem durable and it’s put together pretty well. The lid has a little flex, but nothing out of the ordinary.


The tiled key pad of the New laptop Satellite tv L850 is well spread out, assisted by the edges provided by the 15.6-inch show. There is a devoted variety pad as well. Just like the Desire V5, the touch pad on this one also has a remaining indent, but more than the former. Contact us old created, but we like that to be center arranged, because that is just how the side normally roles itself on the laptop key pad. The dual-tone dark and dull gel well, without the bright complete that creates notebooks servicing starving. The touch pad has a nice quantity of property, and it looks like it has a distinctive complete, but that is actually just an mark.

                        
USB 3.0 and HDMI



Connectivity wise, we have on our right, the microphone and headphone jacks, USB 3.0 ports (x2), HDMI, Gigabit LAN, VGA and an exhaust vent. The left hand side houses the DVD burner, a USB 2.0 port and the charging port. Inside we are greeted by a fairly comfortable chiclet keyboard with a full-sized Numpad. The keys themselves don’t have the best tactile response, so you don’t get a very confident click when you press them, which could be an issue if you type a lot. The power button is placed on top where the speaker grill is.

Specifications of Toshiba Satellite L850 Satellite L850-

Y5310 Laptop 3rd Gen Ci7/8GB/750GB/2GB 

graphics/Win 7 HP (Metallic Ice Silver)

GENERAL
Series	Satellite
Part Number	L850-Y5310
Lifestyle	Gaming

PROCESSOR
Processor	Core i7 (3rd Generation)
Variant	3610QM
Chipset	Mobile Intel HM76 Express
Brand	Intel
Clock Speed	2.3 GHz With Turbo Boost Upto 3.3 GHz
Cache	6 MB

MEMORY
Memory Slots	2 (Unused Slot - 0)
System Memory	8 GB DDR3

STORAGE
Hardware Interface	SATA
RPM	5400
HDD Capacity	750 GB

OPTICAL DISK DRIVE
Read/Write Speed	8x
Optical Drive	DVD RW SuperMulti Drive with Dual Layer Support

PLATFORM
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium

DISPLAY
Screen Size	15.6 Inch
Resolution	1366 x 768 Pixel
Screen Type	HD Clear SuperView LED Backlit Display

GRAPHICS
Dedicated Graphics Memory Type	DDR3
Dedicated Graphics Memory Capacity	2 GB
Graphic Processor	AMD ATI 7610M

INPUT
Web Camera	2.0 Megapixel
Pointer Device	Multi-touch Touchpad with Gesture Support
Keyboard	Standard Keyboard with Numeric keypad

AUDIO
Internal Mic	Yes
Audio Chips	Intel HD Audio
Speakers	Built-in Speakers, 16-bit Stereo

COMMUNICATION
Ethernet	10/100 Mbps
Wireless LAN	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	v4.0

POWER
Battery Backup	Upto 4 hours
Power Supply	65 W AC Adapter
Battery Cell	6 cell

PORTS/SLOTS
USB Port	1 X USB 2.0, 2 X USB 3.0
Mic In	Yes
RJ45 LAN	Yes
HDMI Port	Yes
VGA Port	Yes
Multi Card Slot	Yes

Performance

Blazing! Let us discuss the standard assessments first. Thanks to the extremely highly effective quad-core processor processor combined with 8GB of RAM, the Satellite tv L850 ratings an amazing 9254 in the PC Level Benefits analyze. The Desire V3, on the other hand, had obtained an similarly amazing ranking of 7649 in its own right. The obvious benefit of the Primary i7 processor processor reveals up in this analyze. To analyze this further, we ran the PC Level 07 analyze, and the Satellite tv L850 obtained 2649 while the Desire V3 was tag behind with 2055. While we are evaluating the two, we must explain that the two notebooks are focusing on the same group of customers, but the Acer is doing that by having a power program which is a step behind the L850, but that allows it to do that at a much reduced cost.

The above statement is confirmed by the Cinebench CPU ranking evaluation – 6.29 for the Satellite tv L850 for the Primary i7-3610QM. The V3’s Primary i5-2450M obtained 2.7 clearly displaying up the beach between these two years of processor chips.

We had described about the different summer campement these two notebooks sit in, with regards to design. Just to renew your storage, the Acer has the Nvidia GeForce GT630M while the Satellite tv L850 has the ATI Radeon 7670M. Well, ATI lovers will not like how the design standards read! Acer’s Nvidia processor obtained 9944 in the 3D Level 06 analyze, while the Toshiba’s ATI card was a little bit behind with 9123. For 3D Level 11 in Access Method, the Satellite tv L850 ratings 1982 while the Desire V3 ratings 2085 in the same mode. Identical tale in Performance Method, with the Satellite tv L850 ratings 1191 while the Desire V3 obtained 1238. But, best part about it is waiting for the ATI lovers. In the Excessive challenging mode on the same standard, the Satellite tv L850 ratings 391 while the Acer ratings 379.

Clearly, the Acer Desire V3’s Nvidia program is a better cope for those who are a bit picky about their design cards and the evaluation analyze ratings.

Battery life is a large frustration with the Satellite tv L850. Regardless of what, battery power will not last more than 90 moments at complete challenging mode. Not a shock though, with such a highly effective program and the inventory 6-cell battery power to offer the back-up. The Desire V3 was only a little bit better, which clearly places these two notebooks in the pc alternative classification.

Bottom Line

The Toshiba L850 is one solid desktop replacement category laptop. Huge doses of power on tap, with graphics performance that only the Nvidia GT630M in the Acer Aspire V3 betters. Your choice is simple. If you are on a budget, consider the Acer Aspire V3. However, for better raw system performance, the Core i7 on the Satellite L850 is the one to consider.