HP Slate 2: Price And Availability Date

HP Slate two: price and availability date

As expected, HP will soon market the Slate 2, a shelf for the professional market and based on an Atom platform running Windows 7. The manufacturer has just put online a mini-site dedicated to this tablet, prices and dates of availability of version equipped with a SSD of 32 GB We must therefore rely 518 euros HT (or 619.53 euros VAT) to acquire the tablet by the end of the month.

For that price, you will receive a touch screen 8.9-inch (1024 x 600 pixels), Atom Z670 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz, GMA600 integrated graphics chipset and 2GB of DDR2 memory. An SD card reader is also present, as well as all audio SRS HD Audio, USB 2.0, a TPM 1.2 chip and a microphone. A VGA webcam and a 3 megapixel photo sensor are also present. Controllers WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 4.0 complete the package. Comes with a 2 cell battery - not replaceable - ensuring a maximum range of 6 hours, the Slate 2 is finally delivered with Windows 7 Professional (32 bit).

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Netflix Launches Application for Android 3.X

Netflix launches application for Android 3.X

Netflix launched on Tuesday an application for the Android OS 3.X, with which the members in Canada and Latin America will have access immediately to broadcast television programs and movies for tablets and smartphones.

"We are excited to offer Netflix service now operating tablets Android 3.X and delighted to offer our members in Canada and Latin America, another way to enjoy television programs and movies that are broadcast by Netflix," said Greg Peters, vice president of product development.

"With additional support for devices that operate with Android, Netflix members have the flexibility to see chapters of TV shows and movies at all times and Luga" 'he said. Readmore...

New Camera Tools for iPhone and iPod

New Camera Tools for iPhone and iPod: Belkin's live action and Camera Remote Camera Grip

Cameras in smartphones and tablets are getting better. No wonder then that the users use the photo and video capabilities of mobile devices more frequently. Belkin responded to the trend and introduces the live action camera grip and the camera remotely related accessories for the iPhone photography. At Camera Remote is a remote control for the camera of the iPhone and iPod. This provides two different buttons to switch between photo and video recording.

A quick-release button is also available. The remote control via Bluetooth contact with the Apple device ago. For an additional app from Belkin is necessary, which is provided free of charge. The device is operated by two AAA batteries which are included. The live action camera grip is a bracket which is mounted on iPhones or iPods.

This will give you the feeling of holding a digital camera is right in his hands. This is ensured by the external camera shutter and separate buttons for video and still images. With the tripod thread allows the user to be Apple product screw on camera tripods.

The device is connected via the standard 30-pin connector. Even with these accessories, the free app from Belkin is required. The live action and the Camera Remote Camera Grip from Belkin are now erhätlich 49.99 € for each trade. Both devices are compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone and iPod 4S Readmore...

Smartphones: Android Becomes No. 1 in France Before iOS

Médiamétrie has released its latest assessment technology for the third quarter 2011 and the results are not surprising: explosion in the number of mobile users, users of smartphones, Android and touch pads. An overview.

While France has almost 40 million Internet users, Médiamétrie indicates that the country also has 18.3 million mobile users, or 34% more than in 2010. At this rate, there will be many users of mobile computer in three years.

This strong growth of mobile users is logically related to strong sales of smartphones. While smartphones accounted for only 10.7% of the market in early 2009, they now account for 40% of mobile subscribers. The 50% and should be achieved next year.

And who benefits from the success of smartphones? Besides Apple, whose market share in France is still very high most of its competitors have focused on the same horse: Android. Result, it is now the OS No. 1 in France. According to Médiamétrie, the followers of Android have even doubled in six months. This confirms the latest data from comScore and passed last September by Samsung.

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Finally, on the touch pads, the Institute notes that "4.2% of French people aged 15 and over are major users of touch pad." Not surprisingly, the iPad dominates the discussion, "ahead of Archos or Samsung." Because of its average cost, the touch pad is not a product widely used by younger people. The primary users of the iPad and are mostly men aged 35 to 49.

The tablets are primarily handled at home and 57.2% of users read newspapers via their tablet at least once a week. Finally, the exclusive uses are rare in the tablet according Médiamétrie. The product is rather a complement to the computer a replacement note the institute. Video games, for example, are "almost exclusively on shelf for less than 5% of users of tablets." But it is nevertheless the activity most exclusive shelf Readmore...

New Application to Make Purchases Without Removing The 'Smartphone' Pocket

Are you willing to give up your wallet, cash and credit cards? A payment application allows users to make purchases with their mobile phones without removing the device from your pocket or purse.

Powered by e-payments firm Square, the application called Card Case allows customers to pay for products and services to local businesses automatically by simply giving its name to complete the transaction. "You go, give your name and salts. It is a seamless payment experience," said Megan Quinn, director of Square.

The application automatically opens a label when it detects that a customer is within 100 meters of a business, provided that he has enabled this function in the application and approved the establishment in question.

The arrival of the user, along with your name and photo, the application is posted on the property, giving you the ability to upload products and services in the customer's credit card. "You can pay without resorting to your purse or his wallet, or even the phone," said Quinn.

By giving access to the establishment of customer names and remove the most commercial of the transaction, the company expects to add a personal touch, helping users to feel like regulars even in shops that have not previously set foot.

"We removed the transaction mechanisms and recovered the relationship and conversation between the merchant and customer," said Quinn, adding that customers tend to return to the places where they feel comfortable.

About 20,000 stores have joined the application throughout the United States in eight weeks, including cafes, bakeries, barbers and even farmers in the market stalls. Readmore...