The Korean IT giant Samsung Electronics set up world’s first full color display with quantum dots. Such screens are brighter, have better energy efficiency and also their production is cheaper. Quantum point represents semiconductor nano-crystals, which is so small that it is manifest quantum effects. In particular, crystal lights under the influence of electric current. The color of the radiation depends on the size of the crystal and the material of which it is made. The 4-inch prototype screen with quantum dots shown by Samsung, is managed by active-matrix, ie each pixel on and off of the thin film transistor. Besides screen glass substrate, Samsung has developed and a prototype of a plastic substrate, to demonstrate the use of new technology in flexible displays. The display with quantum dots consume no more than 20% of the energy required for liquid crystal displays (LCD). It is also brighter and more durable than OLED (organic LEDs). The biggest advantage of new technology, however, is twice as expensive to manufacture LCD and OLED.
According to experts, will require at least 3 years before the new displays to enter the market. Is still much to research and solve complex engineering problems.
Dell Latitude 2120
The U.S. manufacturer Dell introduced some of their latest models notebooks and netbooks in recent months. One of the most interesting models Latitude 2120, designed based on dual-core Intel Atom N550. The netbook provides 10.1-inch screen, 2 GB of RAM, USB and VGA ports, Ethernet, WiFi module and a webcam. Optionally is available touchscreen. The integrated graphics module can be replaced with an accelerator Broadcom Crystal HD. Latitude 2120 weighs about 1.3 kg. Chance of configurations with two types of lithium-ion batteries – 3 – and 6-cell. The cost model has not yet been announced. We offer most likely with Windows 7 operating system, Ubuntu, or Free DOS in a version with HDD and SSD.
Sliding PC 7 is tablet with physical keyboard
Samsung Electronics presented an innovative portable computer called Sliding PC 7. The device builds on Intel Atom processor platform codenamed “Oak Trail” and running the Windows 7 operating system. The sliding PC 7 is the next generation PC-Tablet, compact and lightweight multi-sensor applications. When the display slip is showing physical keyboard (full 80/81-keys), which gives users the freedom to choose between the environment and intuitive touch interface of the familiar mouse and keyboard. The model provides a 10.1-inch multi-touch LCD display that supports HD resolution (1366×768) and offers excellent visibility even in bright daylight (340 nit). Impresses with its slim design and is very light. The dimensions of the Sliding PC 7 makes it easy to watch or edit videos online, upload or view photos, news reading or writing e-mails quickly. The Sliding PC supports seven different channels for connection, incl. Wireless, USB / HDMI and microSD card slot. The model is equipped with solid-state drive SSD for quick launch and instant access to any content. The battery provides up to more than eight hours of cordless use. SSD device supports full multitasking in both modes – keyboard and touch screen.
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Acer DX241H is the first Chrome OS monitor
Acer launched the first product on the market with a cloud operating system Chrome OS. Surprisingly this is not a netbook, and monitor. Acer DX241H model provides 24-inch 16:9 and 1920×1080 pixels resolution (Full HD). Used with ARM processor architecture and Lamp backlight. The monitor has a built-in speakers and consumes about 50 watts of electricity. There are also RAM and built-in USB hub that allows for playback of multimedia files and Internet access.
Acer DX241H also provides Ethernet, Wi-Fi, DLNA and Technology Clear.fi sharing content on the digital home. HDMI and VGA interfaces make it possible to use the device as a normal computer monitor.
Acer DX241H will hit the European market in mid-year price of about € 300.
Fujitsu presented the first wireless monitor
Fujitsu company showed at CeBIT 2011 monitor, which does not require any cables. Video signal is fed to it via wireless USB interface (Wireless USB), and power – a technology SUPA.
Here’s what experts say the site Engadget for indications prototype: it seems that the capacity of WUSB is not sufficient to transmit a signal – and for smooth playback of video can now be forgotten. The developer noted that SUPA at present is able to power devices with power consumption below 25 watts, which is not always enough for 22 “monitor. But we must not forget that technology will evolve and spread, not only monitors – with wireless charging time will become available on mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other mobile devices at work, which is preferred that they have no conductors.
Fujitsu plans to release the first device of its kind in sales next year.
Really the new technology will not be offered on mass production, but definitely the new technologies are getting more speed and the methods of Tesla will make possible the energy power from the wireless.
Western Digital created fastest mobile computers HDD
The American company Western Digital has shown at CES in Las Vegas a new, high-performance hard drive for mobile computers. The model Scorpio Black has a record low – 750 gigabytes of capacity, 16MB cache, speed 7200 rpm and 5-year international warranty. According to preliminary tests of reading and writing speed, this is the fastest mobile hard disk market. The estimated cost of the product for the European market is 99 euros, said distributor Solytron. The technology was developed by U.S. developers in one of the largest manufacturers of hard drives in the world Western Digital. Really revolution in the development presents a great opportunity for data transfer, high-speed reader and work directly on the disc itself. Really great job for the US scientists and developers, who will make new wave in developing of laptop and netbook disks.
Dell Vostro V130
The U.S. computer maker Dell launched a new laptop model, with the first ever cooling. Vostro V130 uses the innovation of Intel, where outside air enters through the left side of the hull, passing through all the key components that require cooling, and comes from the right side of the notebook. The new Dell Vostro V130 is set in a metal housing with a thickness of no more than 20 mm. The new method of cooling Hyperbaric Cooling is more effective and less noise compared to traditional coolers. The Dell’s laptop relies on processor Intel Core i3 or i5 with ultra-low power consumption. Provides 13.3-inch display with LED lighting and resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels, RAM and up to 4 GB hard drive to 640 GB. There are also an HDMI port, webcam, card reader module and Wi-Fi. An optional Bluetooth 3.0 and WiMAX. Vostro V130 weighs 1.5 kg with 6-cell battery that provides up to 4 hours runtime. The laptop comes preloaded with Windows 7 at a cost of $ 430 for a base configuration.
Chinese netbook copies from Dell and Sony
A Chinese company launched a netbook that took the best ideas from famous models Dell Inspiron Duo and Sony Vaio P. Hybrid called Netvertible, comes with a swivel screen design of the Dell and Sony. The Ntvertible provides 8.9-inch screen with a resolution 1024h600 pixels. Relies on Intel Atom N450 processor with 1,6 GHz clock and 1 GB of RAM type DDR2, it is clear from the Chinese site newpad.cn. The configuration includes a hard drive with 120 GB, two ports USB, webcam and memory card slot. The model can also work as a standard netbook and tablet and is available in different colors. The Netvertible comes with 3000 mAh battery and preloaded operating system Windows 7. The price of the netbook is announced. The netbook is really looking good, having quality design and interesting hardware, which can be useful for all kind of people. Of course the price of the netbook is really quite less than the original models of Sony and Dell, and will compete them in Eastern Europe and Asia.
Acer introduces AMD chips in their own tablets
Among recently announced news by Acer is the 10,1-inch tablet devices designed to work with Windows 7, there are models with APU chips AMD Ontario (code-named C-50) announced partner to both companies in the country. The tablets have a 1.3-megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi and 3G modules as well as docking stations, combining keyboard with charger. The models will go on sale in February 2011. Dual-core processor C-50 is a graphics chip with integrated Radeon HD 6250 and consumes only 9 watts. Besides variations processors AMD, Acer will release a 7-inch models with chips Qualcomm Snapdragon, and also 10.1-inch drives based on the Nvidia Tegra 2, also with Wi-Fi and 3G. These models will be available in April.
Intel will introduce processors with remote control
Intel plans to introduce processors for remote management. New chips are expected to debut at the International Consumer Electronics Show CES 2011 in January, according to various online sources. Sandy Bridge chip comes with higher productivity and a number of improvements. In line mobile processors Sandy Bridge will be built in a special video module and several security technologies. The new remote control processor will allow blocking the laptop from a distance, in case of theft. Sandy Bridge is the codename for the new generation of processors from Intel, who come to inherit chips Nehalem, offering higher performance and a number of improvements. The massive sale of Sandy Bridge will start at CES 2011. Over 300 businesses and other organizations have lost more than 86,000 mobile computer stunning amount of 2,1 billion dollars, revealed a recent study of Intel and Ponemon Institute.
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