Showing posts with label Microsoft Windows 8. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microsoft Windows 8. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Microsoft Windows 8 show at MWC 2012

The scene outside the hotel Miramar in Barcelona is beautiful, but all attention is poured into the release version of Windows Consumer Preview 8, Microsoft has been held on 29/02 in time for the MWC 2012 event .
 
Before this version, users worldwide have had the opportunity to experience this OS Developers Preview version first or also known as pre-beta version, released in September last year. Right from the first version of this, the ambition of an operating system compatible with both PCs and the Microsoft sensor has been demonstrated.
 
 
From the first moment appears, impressive interface Metro has raised the attention of reporters. We can see immediately that this interface has been completely different with the layout of a traditional Windows interface. Flexible, efficient and open is probably from the most accurate description of this interface. We can for Windows 8 with Windows 95 when considering the significance of an evolution of Microsoft's operating systems right from the interface, but Windows 8 has certainly brought a lot of difference. There were over 100 thousand changes made since the pre-beta version was released.
 
 
Referring to Windows 8, most people referred to the Metro interface. Metro is the interface of the monochromatic colors, designed to focus the work on the computer touch, this is half of Microsoft's goal when developing the operating system. One thing noticeable in this interface are: the colors are abreast a simple full screen interface, like the paper plate sticker plastered on the wall is so, and seemed to display more information information as possible, instead of being contained in a multitude of directories as before. In other words, this is focused interface for sensors. Microsoft iCookBook used to demonstrate the power of this interface, and indeed, iCookBook took advantage of the full strength. Moreover, multi-tasking features perfect processing power of HTML 5 content are also represented.
 
 
The next thing noticed when users experience Windows 8 is the change in the Start Menu. Some people say that Windows 8 has changed the culture using the Start Menu. Start Menu of Windows 8 opened very wide collection of information, represented an intuitive, simple and most colorful ever, despite the Start button no longer appears on the desktop as predicted. The Start Menu is the highlight of the interface as well as the most evident features for tablets. But what is most familiar is not lost. Desktop remains, and it is compatible with the rest of the operating system. Synchronization of making it feel like it's a full-screen applications Metro.
 
 
In addition, all the things we love to appear in Windows 7 is here. As for applications, multi-tasking feature is shown smoothed the way for improvements in copying. With the opening of Word and Power Point at the same time, Microsoft showed a new desktop very well when working with multiple applications.
 
 
In the first introduction of its products, Microsoft says "Windows 8 has a very nice experience, smooth and flexible, with the form factor is the most extensive; the application easy to use, very strong and support each other, in addition to connecting the cloud. " Connecting the cloud is an important part when talking about Windows 8, Microsoft technology is shown through Windows Live SkyDrive-a free hosting service. With cloud technology, Windows 8 data and data on SkyDrive can interact with each other without using a browser, but through a user's account. Here is what Microsoft says about cloud technology: "Each application can retrieve information from other applications. Imagine all these things are covered by a flexible connection cloud. This is a great opportunity for developers. Everything from applications to operating systems are connected by cloud technology. "
 
 
With SkyDrive, Windows Store is also available. Windows Store is designed with the aim to help users can search and discovery applications. Microsoft says "Consumer Preview stage, all applications are provided free of charge. Then we will continue to add applications to the Store ". Also users can easily add the application to search the search engine default Windows 8 Bing.
 
 
Windows 8 is an operating system designed for the tablet, so be sure to work with popular ARM chip architecture would be of concern leading hardware vendors. The idea of ​​Microsoft has a lot of supporters, and in the premiere, it has shown excellent. Microsoft also expressed concern for ARM by providing a filter for Windows Store code, automatic ARM chip applications written for x86 chips flowers. Also Store offers Windows applications preview, cloud services, Internet Explorer Platform Preview 5 and 10 support new hardware.
 
 
With these peripherals, Windows 8 impresses with Bluetooth NFC speakers, or with Windows To Go, users can carry with you Windows 8 on a storage device such as USB. We can say that Windows 8 can work on any device touch screen with full size work differently.
 
Consumer Preview Windows Version 8 is provided in 70 different countries, allowing users to download through Microsoft's website. Let's download and experience with the latest version download link: http://www.forumswindows8.com/windows-8-download/
Division in the UK Microsoft has said Windows 8 will require minimum configuration:
Chip: 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) 1 GHz or higher
RAM: 1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit)
Hard Drive: 16GB (32-bit) or 20GB (64-bit)
Graphics card supports DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Monday, January 9, 2012

15 products "hot" Waiting at CES 2012

Many products "on his financial worth" will appear at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012, Las Vegas, United States based on rumors and information leaks before before the event.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012, a technology event in the cult of the Year will take place on the world's No. 3 at Las Vegas (USA). At this time, the rumors and information "leak" unknown accidentally or intentionally describe the video device appears on a lot on the net. Sure we all heard the series of ultra-thin laptop light ultrabook initiated by Intel will be stationed in the event. Or other devices using the Android operating system version of the latest Ice Cream Sandwich will appear along with ultra-thin HDTV ... Let's review the 15 hot products will appear in Las Vegas.

LG's Android phone to use Intel chips

Korea Times reported that LG is planning to introduce the first phone to run the Intel chip and Android OS at CES this time. We do not have any information about the Android version of the device as well as use it as 3G or 4G phone. Intel expected to put a lot of products using mobile processors Medfield line, especially the smart phone will debut in early 2012. This company is a desire to enter into the mobile device market, where the ARM architecture dominates. If statistics are correct, this is the 2nd Intel and LG to cooperate in this area. In 2010 the two companies had introduced models GW990 within CES that year. The thing, the phone never reach consumers.

7-inch Asus Eee Pad

Asus may be introduced using the tablet processor speed 1.2 GHz dual core (codenamed Snapdragon), 1280x800 screen resolution, 64 GB hard drive and ready for Wi- Fi and 3G. Page Notebook Italia also predict that this model can display the 3D version.

Nokia Lumia 900

At CES 2012, Nokia is expected to introduce the next generation of products running Windows Mobile phone - Lumia 800. The new generation Lumia 900 may have a wider screen, front camera, 4G connectivity, equipped with NFC technology and Windows Phone 7 operating system is refreshed. Many analysts believe that monitoring Windows Phone models Lumia ACE 900 will be called when sold in the U.S. market.

HP Spectre

Ultrabook series initiated by Intel seems to appear more at CES as an "ostentatious force" the Macbook Air. HP recently released a video introducing the Spectre looks very similar to ultrabook. We do not have any information about this model in addition to look it seems very thin and are priced under $ 1,000 as Intel expected.

Google TV 2.0

Samsung and LG will introduce Google TV products. Samsung has released a video to encourage customers to consider the Smart TV products that the company will introduce at CES 2012. In November last, Bloomberg announced the LG will introduce the first of its Google TV at CES. In October, Google has improved the Google TV platform, hoping to incorporate into the online world with traditional TV. Senior leaders of Google Eric Schmidt also said that next summer 2012, most of the TV are shipped pre-installed Google TV.

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm camera manufacturers can introduce new cameras 16 "dots" at CES this year. The verge Page that this device looks like a Finepix X100 was released back in February last year. According to information leaked from the site of Wells Fargo, X-Pro1 will be shipped this month and cost about 800 USD.

Equipment Ubuntu

Canonical babbling Company 3 last Thursday about its plans to introduce "a design unique idea." Equipment is not clear how this Ubuntu Canonical song once said about the production version of Ubuntu for mobile and some other platforms.

Some news about Windows 8

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will post a final forum for firms in the opening speech at CES this time (before Microsoft would have to withdraw from similar activities at the event since 2013). And that's why so many people waiting for more information about Windows 8. But it is difficult probably want to be satisfied. Recently, a Microsoft representative told Engadget that the information about Microsoft at CES this will not matter. Instead, software giant will use the event to review the past year. The beta test of Windows 8 is scheduled to release worldwide in February next.

HTC Radiant

Page PocketNow posted leaked pictures of HTC Radiant 4 last Thursday. This is one of the models 4G smartphone running Windows Phone 7 first. The machine is expected to be AT & T launched in mid-year along with two other models 4G running Windows 7 as Nokia and Samsung Mendel Lumia 900.

Switchblade gaming device of Razer

Equipment manufacturers world-renowned gaming Razer plans to launch "a new device for the computer game". Within the last year's CES, Razer unveiled a computer model designed specifically portable game called Swichblade. This device is shaped like a computer with 7 inch screen and keyboard with programmable shortcut key phrases relevant to each player's favorite game. Perhaps now it's time this equipment out official "guise" test. In November last, Razer has also announced plans to produce a compact gaming machine. One possibility is that the company will launch the laptop for gamers Razer Blade is 17 inch screen. This machine is expected to ship in the period between the end of the month 1 / 2012.

Acer Iconia Tab A200

Acer will introduce A200 tablet running Android 4.0 at CES this time. Recently, the company announced that this device will be available on 15 / 1 for $ 329 USD in the U.S. market. A220 with 10.1 inch screen with resolution of 1280 x 800, dual-core chip of nVidia Tegra 2, 1 GB RAM, two cameras, a USB port, microSD slot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It has two models, capacity 8 GB and 16 GB. Now, when sold, may still install Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) but will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich in February.

Water-resistant tablets

Boy Genius Report says AT & T will introduce Pantech Element tablet at CES this year. This device installed operating system Android 3.2, 16 GB of storage, 5 megapixel camera, capable of recording video at 1080p (Full HD), rear camera 2 megapixel resolution. AT & T also said that this tablet is water resistant and IP57 standard evaluation of water resistance. Element will debut at the AT & T stores for $ 300 USD.

Products "mystery" of Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson released new photos on its Facebook page, which indirectly reveals that there is a new smart phone models were launched at CES. It is not clear what devices are on the line, perhaps to wait until CES opening.

LG 4K TV

LG is planning to introduce high-definition 3D TVs sized "crisis" in the world, up to 84 inches with a resolution up to 3840 x 2160, Full HD TV 4 times normal. This television is of course connected to the Internet and access the application store of LG Smart TV with more than 1,200 applications.

OLED world's largest

LG will introduce TVs that the company is proud to be the largest OLED display in the world. The TV has screen size 55 inch, 0.16 inch thin edge of the screen and the response time up to 0.0001 s.
Upcoming CES opening screen, wait for updates verified.