Sunday 31 July 2011
Google Chrome becomes UK's 2nd most popular web browser!
Google Chrome becomes UK's 2nd most popular web browser!
Friday 29 July 2011
This evening Okobe.co.uk Reached 2,000 'Likes' on the Okobe Facebook Page!
We would like to thank everybody for your support.
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Apple Overtake Nokia as the World Largest SmartPhone Manufacturer!
Apple Overtake Nokia as the World Largest SmartPhone Manufacturer!
Kyocera colour devices win BLI Summer "Pick" Awards
The world’s leading authority on document imaging devices, Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) today announced the winners of its Summer 2011 “Picks” in the critical colour printer and printer MFP categories, with two of the awards going to Kyocera. Presented twice each year, BLI’s “Pick” awards acknowledge the devices that are the best of the best and clearly stand above their respective peers.
After BLI analysts and editors spent months evaluating lab test data in such critical performance areas as reliability, image quality, ease of use and cost of ownership, the following models were selected by BLI as a“Pick” winner:
Kyocera FS-C5250DN - Outstanding A4 Colour Printer for Mid-Size Workgroups
Kyocera FS-C2126MFP+ Outstanding A4 Color MFP for Small Workgroups
Robust Features Earn Kyocera “Pick” Award
Reliability, productivity and a robust feature set have won a “Pick” for the Kyocera FS-C5250DN in the mid-size workgroup category. “In the test that is one of the most key indicators of real-world performance, the FS-C5250DN’s performance was at the top of its class, clearly proving this printer can handle just about anything workgroups will throw at it,” said David Sweetnam, who heads BLI’s European research and lab services. “High memory and paper capacities, loads of standard security features and long-life consumables make this unit that much more attractive.”
“The 26-ppm Kyocera FS-C2126MFP+ demonstrated impeccable reliability in BLI’s two-month lab evaluation, with not a single misfeed occurring during its 32,500-impression durability test, and no service calls required,” said Sweetnam. This device comes equipped with an RADF and a USB port that allows for direct printing of files from a flash drive. “The unit’s first-page-out times and first-copy out times were well above average, and its first-page time from energy-save mode is one of the fastest in its class. The ‘+’ model’s LED light source for scanning makes it even more energy-efficient, so users can be environmentally responsible without losing productivity.”
Okobe.co.uk is a Kyocera Business Partner Please Click Here for the current range of Kyocera Products at Okobe.co.uk...
Kyocera Mita Product Manager Steve Mitchell comments: “Reliability in the real world is one of the key selling points of the Kyocera range, so we are delighted that BLI has singled out this feature as a compelling benefit of both the FS-C5250DN and FS-C2126MFP+. We aim to make colour functionality easily accessible and highly cost-effective for our customers, and winning these coveted awards proves that we are achieving our ambition.”
After BLI analysts and editors spent months evaluating lab test data in such critical performance areas as reliability, image quality, ease of use and cost of ownership, the following models were selected by BLI as a“Pick” winner:
Kyocera FS-C5250DN - Outstanding A4 Colour Printer for Mid-Size Workgroups
Kyocera FS-C2126MFP+ Outstanding A4 Color MFP for Small Workgroups
Robust Features Earn Kyocera “Pick” Award
Reliability, productivity and a robust feature set have won a “Pick” for the Kyocera FS-C5250DN in the mid-size workgroup category. “In the test that is one of the most key indicators of real-world performance, the FS-C5250DN’s performance was at the top of its class, clearly proving this printer can handle just about anything workgroups will throw at it,” said David Sweetnam, who heads BLI’s European research and lab services. “High memory and paper capacities, loads of standard security features and long-life consumables make this unit that much more attractive.”
“The 26-ppm Kyocera FS-C2126MFP+ demonstrated impeccable reliability in BLI’s two-month lab evaluation, with not a single misfeed occurring during its 32,500-impression durability test, and no service calls required,” said Sweetnam. This device comes equipped with an RADF and a USB port that allows for direct printing of files from a flash drive. “The unit’s first-page-out times and first-copy out times were well above average, and its first-page time from energy-save mode is one of the fastest in its class. The ‘+’ model’s LED light source for scanning makes it even more energy-efficient, so users can be environmentally responsible without losing productivity.”
Okobe.co.uk is a Kyocera Business Partner Please Click Here for the current range of Kyocera Products at Okobe.co.uk...
Kyocera Mita Product Manager Steve Mitchell comments: “Reliability in the real world is one of the key selling points of the Kyocera range, so we are delighted that BLI has singled out this feature as a compelling benefit of both the FS-C5250DN and FS-C2126MFP+. We aim to make colour functionality easily accessible and highly cost-effective for our customers, and winning these coveted awards proves that we are achieving our ambition.”
Chip Shot: Ultrabooks = No Compromise
Intel is empowering a new breed of no-compromise computers, called Ultrabooks which will increasingly combine best-in-class performance, improved responsiveness and security in thin, elegant form factors. The notion of ‘one-size-fits-all’ computing is out of place in today’s increasingly fast-paced world; and consumers are demanding more functionality packaged in sleek packages at mainstream prices.
Thursday 28 July 2011
Timely Tweets: Now easier to see
We all go to Twitter to connect with the latest information on the topics and people we care about. So when we decide to follow a favorite brand, business or charitable organization, we expect to be among the first to get a special announcement, access to exclusive content or a great offer.
That's why starting today, Twitter are introducing a way to ensure that the most important Tweets from the organizations you follow reach you directly, by placing them at or near the top of your timeline. These Promoted Tweets will scroll through the timeline like any other Tweet, and like regular Tweets, they will appear in your timeline just once. Promoted Tweets can also be easily dismissed from your timeline with a single click.
Twitter will be rolling out and testing this new offering over the next several weeks with a select group of partners, including Best Western, Dell, Gatorade, Groupon, HBO, JetBlue, LivingSocial, Microsoft Xbox, Red Bull, Sephora, Starbucks, Summit Entertainment’s “50/50”, TNT and Virgin America among others — with more to come soon. During this phase, you may also see Promoted Tweets in your timeline from non-profit organizations you follow, including charity: water, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Room to Read, The American Red Cross and Water.org.
From the start, Twitter's philosophy around advertising has been simple: We put our users first and strive to create products that enrich the Twitter experience for every Twitter user. We’re excited about this next step and look forward to your feedback.
Click Here to Follow Okobe.co.uk on Twitter Today...
That's why starting today, Twitter are introducing a way to ensure that the most important Tweets from the organizations you follow reach you directly, by placing them at or near the top of your timeline. These Promoted Tweets will scroll through the timeline like any other Tweet, and like regular Tweets, they will appear in your timeline just once. Promoted Tweets can also be easily dismissed from your timeline with a single click.
Twitter will be rolling out and testing this new offering over the next several weeks with a select group of partners, including Best Western, Dell, Gatorade, Groupon, HBO, JetBlue, LivingSocial, Microsoft Xbox, Red Bull, Sephora, Starbucks, Summit Entertainment’s “50/50”, TNT and Virgin America among others — with more to come soon. During this phase, you may also see Promoted Tweets in your timeline from non-profit organizations you follow, including charity: water, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Room to Read, The American Red Cross and Water.org.
From the start, Twitter's philosophy around advertising has been simple: We put our users first and strive to create products that enrich the Twitter experience for every Twitter user. We’re excited about this next step and look forward to your feedback.
Click Here to Follow Okobe.co.uk on Twitter Today...
MacBook Air Sets New Notebook Standard
There was a time when you went shopping for a laptop that you would have to consider all the things you wanted to do with the machine and eliminate models based on those criteria. Things like having enough power to record music or process a mix are a thing of the past.
All of Apple’s laptops are powerful enough to do all of those things these days. The only real consideration left is the screen size you want.
I chose the 13-inch MacBook Air. I have, and love, the last generation 11-inch model, but the screen was a bit small for my taste. I thought the 13-inch might do everything it did and give me the screen real estate that I wanted. I was right.
I’ve been using the 13-inch Air since last Friday, doing all of my day-to-day work on it. The machine was comfortable as soon as I turned it on. I didn’t force myself to use it for a week to see how it worked, I wanted to keep using it.
My main laptop when at home is a 17-inch MacBook Pro, so you may think that it was a big change when I started using the 13-inch. In fact, it wasn’t. The size of the keyboard and ample screen resolution made the switch pretty easy.
What the smaller screen did do was make me use gestures more on the 13-inch. Scrolling through Web sites and even navigating left or right are now done using gestures. I didn’t see the full benefit of gestures until now, but I don’t know what I’d do without them now.
The battery life is amazing too. I sat outside working most of the day on Friday on a single charge. That work consists of writing and posting stories on the Web, working with images, and other small tasks, but that’s what most of us do on a regular basis. I’m impressed enough with the battery, that I don’t really think about unplugging it and working somewhere other than my office.
Of course, the MacBook comes with Thunderbolt, a new I/O technology that’s available in many Apple computers now. Thunderbolt can handle everything from displays to high-speed peripheral devices on a single connection. I don’t have any devices yet, but as a musician, I can’t wait to try some out.
Speaking of music. One of the final tests I did with the 13-inch MacBook was with music recording. I figured if anything was going to trip up the Air, it would be recording my guitar into it.
Latency for a musician is enough to kill a session. In other words, if you strum your guitar and the computer can’t process the audio fast enough to output in real-time, you get a delay in hearing what you played. It’s like watching a movie and the audio track isn’t synced with the video.
I used the Apogee Duet 2 as my audio interface, plugged it into the MacBook Air, plugged in my guitar and launched GarageBand. With absolutely no configuration, I was recording my guitar in GarageBand with zero (or near zero) latency.
I added some drum tracks to the project, switched amps in the middle of the song, added effects and did pretty much everything else I could think of to make the MacBook Air flinch under the pressure.
It handled everything I could throw at it and never missed a beat. Now that is what I want out of a laptop.
With OS X Lion pre-installed, the MacBook Air gives users Apple’s latest hardware, including some of the industries fastest technologies and the most modern operating system on the market today.
The 13-inch MacBook Air is the computer that all other laptops will be measured against. It has power, portability, and a sleek design that is only matched by other MacBooks.
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Okobe.co.uk Reaches 1,000 'Likes' on the Okobe Facebook Page!
Tonight Okobe.co.uk Reached 1,000 'Likes' on the Okobe Facebook Page!
We would like to thank everybody for your support.
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New 7” Wide Viewing Angle WVGA LCD for indoor and outdoor use
The Japanese technology corporation Kyocera, a leading manufacturer in the field of electronic devices, is extending its LCD product range by adding a new 7-inch wide viewing angle WVGA module.
Kyocera’s new 7-inch LCD features WVGA resolution, long-life LED backlighting with low power consumption and up to 70,000 hours of operating time, and a viewing angle of 170 degrees, which covers the needs of medical and industrial-use applications. Combined with these features is Kyocera’s ability to provide reliable delivery and long-term availability of the product.
The specially-designed LED backlighting guarantees lower power consumption by utilizing the latest technology for LED chips and light guides. Due to this, the LCD module itself generates less temperature than conventional models. Furthermore, the high contrast ratio of the screen, even when viewed from various angles, allows for use outdoors where sunlight can normally affect readability. Thanks to these benefits, the LCD is ideal for use in industrial and medical applications. An 18-bit RGB connection guarantees easy installation.
Kyocera is actively engaged in the development of environmentally friendly products and strives to reduce the use of environmentally harmful materials and processes in industry fields. The company complies with the EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive.
Kyocera’s new 7-inch LCD features WVGA resolution, long-life LED backlighting with low power consumption and up to 70,000 hours of operating time, and a viewing angle of 170 degrees, which covers the needs of medical and industrial-use applications. Combined with these features is Kyocera’s ability to provide reliable delivery and long-term availability of the product.
The specially-designed LED backlighting guarantees lower power consumption by utilizing the latest technology for LED chips and light guides. Due to this, the LCD module itself generates less temperature than conventional models. Furthermore, the high contrast ratio of the screen, even when viewed from various angles, allows for use outdoors where sunlight can normally affect readability. Thanks to these benefits, the LCD is ideal for use in industrial and medical applications. An 18-bit RGB connection guarantees easy installation.
Kyocera is actively engaged in the development of environmentally friendly products and strives to reduce the use of environmentally harmful materials and processes in industry fields. The company complies with the EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive.
Walkman® goes wireless
• Walkman® NWZ-A860 series: premium design and sound quality with S-Master MX Digital Amplifier, 2.8”LCD responsive touch panel, Bluetooth® wireless experience
• Walkman® NWZ-S760 series: slim and stylish with high quality sound, Bluetooth® wireless experience, long 50hr battery life
• Walkman® NWZ-E460 series: colourful design with superior sound and rich bass, long 50hr battery life plus fun Karaoke and lyrics display
• Walkman® NWZ-W260 series: water-resistant2, wire-free, washable3, wearable– and lighter than ever with new comfort fit
Treat yourself to a richer, more satisfying soundtrack with this season’s Walkman® line-up. From the superlative audio quality of Walkman® A860 series to the colourful looks and fun features of Walkman® E460 series, you’ll find the perfect MP3 or video MP3 player from Sony.
The new Walkman® A860, S760 and E460 series share a sleek, curvaceous new design and feature generous battery life for longer listening. All three new models come supplied with MediaGo software for easy drag-and-drop transfer of music, videos and photos from Windows® Explorer or iTunes.4
Unique to Sony, Clear Audio Technologies assure superior sound quality. It’s easy to create themed music channels with SensMe™ that automatically categorizes your music tracks into different channels. Other fun features shared by the new models include Karaoke Mode, synchronised lyrics display and a language learning function.
A860 and S760models introduce streaming via Bluetooth® to wireless headphones, compatible speaker docks, car audio head units and other devices. Bluetooth® connectivity on Walkman® A860 and S760 also lets you wirelessly share stored personal photos5 with compatible mobile phones.
Ultimate audiophile sound: Walkman® NWZ-A860 series video MP3 player
This season’s best-ever Walkman® range is headed by the stunningly styled new NWZ-A860 series video MP3 player.
Taking premium sound to new heights, the beautiful Walkman® A860 is loaded with five Clear Audio Technologies. New-generation S-Master MX digital amplifier technology by Sony reduces noise levels and distortion still further, ensuring that your favourite tunes sound better than ever.
The generously-sized 2.8” LCD touch-screen gives a superb view of your photos, videos and album artwork. Together with an intuitive new interface, the big, bright screen makes fingertip browsing through your personal content collection even more satisfying.
Wireless experience and high quality sound: Walkman® NWZ-S760 series video MP3 player
Step up to the freedom and convenience of wire-free listening and Bluetooth® connectivity with the slim, stylish Walkman® NWZ-S760 series.
Step up to the freedom and convenience of wire-free listening and Bluetooth® connectivity with the slim, stylish Walkman® NWZ-S760 series.
Legendary sound is assured by four Clear Audio Technologies (Clear Bass, Clear Stereo, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), EX headphones). You’ll enjoy listening for longer with a generous battery life of 50hrs (audio)6 / 10hrs (video)7.
A perfect partner for other compatible Walkman® models, the MDR-NWBT10 Bluetooth® headphones comes as an optional accessory and offers superb wire-free sound. Charge the headphone’s battery via your PC or directly from Walkman®, then enjoy up to 4 hours of listening. Fingertip controls allow fumble-free adjustment of volume and play/pause/previous/next track selection, even when Walkman® itself is buried deep in a pocket or bag.
Also available, the NWZ-S763BT Bluetooth® headphone bundle model comes supplied with MDR-NWBT10 headphones. These allow easy wireless listening without the need for users to set up Bluetooth® device ‘pairing’ between MP3 player and headphones.
1 Year To Go until the 2012 London Olympic Games!
1 Year To Go today until the 2012 London Olympic Games! Here at Okobe we are excited already! Watch out for special edition electronics over the next 12 Months to celebrate this historic event!
New 7” Wide Viewing Angle WVGA LCD for indoor and outdoor use
27 July 2011 - Kyoto / Neuss − The Japanese technology corporation Kyocera, a leading manufacturer in the field of electronic devices, is extending its LCD product range by adding a new 7-inch wide viewing angle WVGA module.
Kyocera’s new 7-inch LCD features WVGA resolution, long-life LED backlighting with low power consumption and up to 70,000 hours of operating time, and a viewing angle of 170 degrees, which covers the needs of medical and industrial-use applications. Combined with these features is Kyocera’s ability to provide reliable delivery and long-term availability of the product.
The specially-designed LED backlighting guarantees lower power consumption by utilizing the latest technology for LED chips and light guides. Due to this, the LCD module itself generates less temperature than conventional models. Furthermore, the high contrast ratio of the screen, even when viewed from various angles, allows for use outdoors where sunlight can normally affect readability. Thanks to these benefits, the LCD is ideal for use in industrial and medical applications. An 18-bit RGB connection guarantees easy installation.
Kyocera is actively engaged in the development of environmentally friendly products and strives to reduce the use of environmentally harmful materials and processes in industry fields. The company complies with the EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive.
Kyocera’s new 7-inch LCD features WVGA resolution, long-life LED backlighting with low power consumption and up to 70,000 hours of operating time, and a viewing angle of 170 degrees, which covers the needs of medical and industrial-use applications. Combined with these features is Kyocera’s ability to provide reliable delivery and long-term availability of the product.
The specially-designed LED backlighting guarantees lower power consumption by utilizing the latest technology for LED chips and light guides. Due to this, the LCD module itself generates less temperature than conventional models. Furthermore, the high contrast ratio of the screen, even when viewed from various angles, allows for use outdoors where sunlight can normally affect readability. Thanks to these benefits, the LCD is ideal for use in industrial and medical applications. An 18-bit RGB connection guarantees easy installation.
Kyocera is actively engaged in the development of environmentally friendly products and strives to reduce the use of environmentally harmful materials and processes in industry fields. The company complies with the EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive.
Angry Birds fly into China
Angry Birds downloads have reached more than 300 million globally. China is currently the second largest market for Angry Birds and represents immense potential for continued growth. Rovio Entertainment is forecasting 100 million Angry Birds downloads in China by the end of 2011, according to Peter Vesterbacka, Rovio’s global Chief Marketing Officer or “Mighty Eagle.”
Rovio will develop games and other products designed to appeal to Chinese fans, with the first game, the “Moon Festival” episode for Angry Birds Seasons arriving in September, in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Beyond China, “Moon Festival” will share this culturally important festival season with hundreds of millions of Angry Birds fans worldwide, celebrating Chinese culture in every corner of the world.
Angry Birds themed moon cakes will also be available in China, allowing local fans to connect their virtual and physical worlds to the delight of their family and friends.
“As we have done in all of our markets around the world, we will create products specifically for this market,” said Vesterbacka. “Angry Birds will recognize the uniqueness of China and our Chinese fans.”
In addition to expanding its operations staff in China, Rovio is adding strategic partners to its Angry Birds China team. PPW has been appointed as the licensing representative of the Angry Birds franchise.
Madhouse, China’s leading mobile ad network, will partner with Angry Birds to expand virtual and real world connections and reach via prime time mobile advertising concepts. Additional mobile ad industry partners are expected to be announced soon.
Angry Birds branded products will also be available in China, including the first, a line of Angry Birds shoes at Letao, China’s largest online shoe company.
“We are delighted to be fully operational in China,” said Vesterbacka. “China has great potential for growth, but just as exciting is the opportunity to build a creative franchise, a marriage of virtual and real life, that is special for China and exciting for our Chinese fans.
Research Shows IT Problems Heating Up for Small Businesses This Summer
According to a recent HP survey of more than 500 IT managers at small businesses across the United States, 93 percent of companies have placed cost concerns over the best IT solutions, leading 89 percent of those companies to experience IT-related problems.
The study, conducted by Wakefield Research,(1) uncovered that the top three IT problems reported by cost-conscious companies are low-performing hardware (46 percent), out-of-date hardware (37 percent) and unreliable hardware (23 percent), leading to suboptimal computing efficiency and an overall loss of productivity.
The survey also revealed that 54 percent of small businesses cite summer as the peak season for working remotely. With 58 percent of IT managers stating that they have not invested in network security this year, companies will find they are adding pressure and potentially greater security risks to their already stressed IT networks.
Other key survey findings include:
Computer processing speed (35 percent) and reliability (19 percent) top IT managers’ lists for most needed computer improvements. These practical considerations weigh more heavily on managers’ minds than energy efficiency (9 percent).
When given the chance to tell their chief executive officers how to solve common concerns, IT managers recommend upgrading to newer and better quality components (29 percent), investing more money into IT systems (21 percent), and spending more time planning and researching the best solutions for their company’s needs (13 percent).
Forty-one percent of IT managers think that planning their company’s IT strategy is the best use of their time, compared to 11 percent of managers who believe their time is best spent on hardware support.
One-fifth of IT managers complained that their biggest computer problem is a lack of vendor assistance when problems occur.
“The survey findings confirm that budget-constrained small businesses are playing tug of war when it comes to balancing smart IT purchasing decisions and their budgets,” says Stephen DiFranco, senior vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group – Americas, HP. “HP has a portfolio of reliable, high-performing and secure Elite Series PCs that are business tough and tested to the extremes to ensure small businesses get a great return on investment and thrive in the market.”
To help small businesses overcome these IT and productivity challenges, HP offers the HP Elite Series PCs, which offer high-speed performance from Intel® Core™ processors, long battery life, optimized security through HP ProtectTools and 24/7 dedicated customer support. HP Elite PCs also undergo the HP Total Test Process to guarantee the highest levels of reliability and durability. As part of the process, they endure more than100,000 hours of testing, including rigorous military standards testing(2) in temperatures ranging from negative 20 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as drops, shocks, pounds and shakes.
Small businesses can rely on products such as the HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite and HP Compaq 8200 Elite desktop PCs and HP EliteBook p- and w-series notebook PCs to overcome everyday business computing challenges.
HP is dedicated to providing small businesses the highest level of support through its channels partners. The company recently launched the HP Elite Smart Buys Program to ensure its small and medium-sized business customers receive premium technology and customer support at an everyday HP Smart Buy price. HP also is offering an Elite Service promotion with its Value Added Resellers to allow for better pricing on deployment, management and other key services to provide customers with the best return on their investment and keep their employees productive and efficient.
“With HP’s Elite program, we can provide the customer the best product in the industry with our services at a lower total cost to the customer,” says Shaun Steel, general manager at Valcom, an HP Elite partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Valcom has seen great response from SMB customers.”
The study, conducted by Wakefield Research,(1) uncovered that the top three IT problems reported by cost-conscious companies are low-performing hardware (46 percent), out-of-date hardware (37 percent) and unreliable hardware (23 percent), leading to suboptimal computing efficiency and an overall loss of productivity.
The survey also revealed that 54 percent of small businesses cite summer as the peak season for working remotely. With 58 percent of IT managers stating that they have not invested in network security this year, companies will find they are adding pressure and potentially greater security risks to their already stressed IT networks.
Other key survey findings include:
Computer processing speed (35 percent) and reliability (19 percent) top IT managers’ lists for most needed computer improvements. These practical considerations weigh more heavily on managers’ minds than energy efficiency (9 percent).
When given the chance to tell their chief executive officers how to solve common concerns, IT managers recommend upgrading to newer and better quality components (29 percent), investing more money into IT systems (21 percent), and spending more time planning and researching the best solutions for their company’s needs (13 percent).
Forty-one percent of IT managers think that planning their company’s IT strategy is the best use of their time, compared to 11 percent of managers who believe their time is best spent on hardware support.
One-fifth of IT managers complained that their biggest computer problem is a lack of vendor assistance when problems occur.
“The survey findings confirm that budget-constrained small businesses are playing tug of war when it comes to balancing smart IT purchasing decisions and their budgets,” says Stephen DiFranco, senior vice president and general manager, Personal Systems Group – Americas, HP. “HP has a portfolio of reliable, high-performing and secure Elite Series PCs that are business tough and tested to the extremes to ensure small businesses get a great return on investment and thrive in the market.”
To help small businesses overcome these IT and productivity challenges, HP offers the HP Elite Series PCs, which offer high-speed performance from Intel® Core™ processors, long battery life, optimized security through HP ProtectTools and 24/7 dedicated customer support. HP Elite PCs also undergo the HP Total Test Process to guarantee the highest levels of reliability and durability. As part of the process, they endure more than100,000 hours of testing, including rigorous military standards testing(2) in temperatures ranging from negative 20 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as drops, shocks, pounds and shakes.
Small businesses can rely on products such as the HP TouchSmart 9300 Elite and HP Compaq 8200 Elite desktop PCs and HP EliteBook p- and w-series notebook PCs to overcome everyday business computing challenges.
HP is dedicated to providing small businesses the highest level of support through its channels partners. The company recently launched the HP Elite Smart Buys Program to ensure its small and medium-sized business customers receive premium technology and customer support at an everyday HP Smart Buy price. HP also is offering an Elite Service promotion with its Value Added Resellers to allow for better pricing on deployment, management and other key services to provide customers with the best return on their investment and keep their employees productive and efficient.
“With HP’s Elite program, we can provide the customer the best product in the industry with our services at a lower total cost to the customer,” says Shaun Steel, general manager at Valcom, an HP Elite partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Valcom has seen great response from SMB customers.”
The Winner of the Apple Macbook Air Okobe Competition has just been notified via a Twitter Message! Good Luck Everyone!!
The Winner of the Apple Macbook Air Okobe Competition has just been notified via a Twitter Message! Good Luck Everyone!!
Remember the Facebook iPad 2 Competition is still running until 9pm Sunday! All you have to do is 'Like' the Okobe Facebook Page. t&cs apply
Click here to 'Like' the Okobe Facebook Page for your chance to WIN!
Remember the Facebook iPad 2 Competition is still running until 9pm Sunday! All you have to do is 'Like' the Okobe Facebook Page. t&cs apply
Click here to 'Like' the Okobe Facebook Page for your chance to WIN!
This Morning Okobe.co.uk Reaches Over 750 Facebook 'Likes'
This Morning Okobe.co.uk Reaches Over 750 Facebook 'Likes'!
Thank you to everyone for your support! Remember the Apple iPad 2 Competition with a Free Smart Cover is still running until 9.00pm Sunday! 'Like' us now for your chance to WIN! t&c's apply
Please Click Here to 'Like' us!
Thank you to everyone for your support! Remember the Apple iPad 2 Competition with a Free Smart Cover is still running until 9.00pm Sunday! 'Like' us now for your chance to WIN! t&c's apply
Please Click Here to 'Like' us!
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Okobe.co.uk Reaches over 1,000 Twitter Followers!
This evening Okobe.co.uk reached over 1,000 Twitter Followers!
Thank you so much to everyone who has helped us achieve the 1,000 Followers!
Good Luck to everyone! The winner of the Apple Macbook AIR Laptop will be announced at 10am in the Morning!
Thank you so much to everyone who has helped us achieve the 1,000 Followers!
Good Luck to everyone! The winner of the Apple Macbook AIR Laptop will be announced at 10am in the Morning!
The perfect gift: easy-to-use digital photo frames by Sony
Available in a choice of panel sizes from 18cm (7-inch) up to 26cm (10.1-inch), S-Frame combines desirable looks with simple operation.
Just slip in your camera’s memory card, then choose from an exciting range of slideshows and clock/calendar display modes. Operation is friendly and intuitive: simple buttons and on-screen icons guide you through making adjustments and selecting display modes with no fiddly menus.
All new models feature an energy-saving timer that’s kinder on your pocket and the environment. The timer can be set to switch the photo frame into power-saving standby mode any time it’s not needed – like at night or during the day when you’re out at work.
S-Frame Innovation Series: DPF-HD1000/HD800
The S-Frame HD1000 and HD800 can play HD videos shot in AVCHD, including Full HD clips shot at smooth, progressive 50p frame rate (low frame rate playback). They can also replay MPEG4, MPEG1 and Motion JPEG videos shot with a wide range of cameras and camcorders, including latest Cyber-shot™ and Handycam® models from Sony.
An inbuilt speaker assures crisp, clear audio playback with HD or SD video clips. Alternatively, pick your own background music track to accompany slideshows. S-Frame can import and play audio files in popular MP3, AAC or Linear PCM formats from your personal digital music library.
Whether you’re enjoying HD videos or still images, both photo frames offer superbly clear, detailed image quality with rich, vivid colours.
S-Frame HD1000 and HD800 models include a generous 2GB internal memory space: enough to store up to 4,000 images. A handy remote makes it easy to flip between slideshows and clock/calendar viewing modes without leaving your favourite chair. As an extra refinement, an illuminated Sony logo on the panel bezel disappears automatically when frame is positioned vertically in portrait position.
S-Frame Gift Series: DPF-C1000/C800/C700/C70A/C70E
These elegant S-Frame models make a beautiful gift for friends or family. Just slip in your camera's memory card (compatibility with Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/SDHC formats). Then enjoy a crisply detailed view of your favourite photos with rich, lifelike colours. All models feature an energy-saving timer, and offer a choice of four slideshow patterns plus a choice of attractive clock and calendar displays.
Two 7” Gift Series models (DPF-C700WI/C700BI) feature exclusive decoration made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS for an even more luxurious view of your memories.
Coming soon to Okobe.co.uk....
Okobe.co.uk Reaches 550 'Likes' on Facebook!
Thank you for all the 'Likes' on Facebook
we have Reached 550!
Lets all try to get Okobe to 600 Today! Please share with all your Friends!
Storing data in the cloud…I feel safer already by Seagate!
If you are uncertain when it comes to putting any of your data in the cloud, just read this.
Dan Rowinski of Read Write Web wrote a piece titled “How Does Google Protect Your Data in The Cloud?” that is a great summary of the steps Google goes through to protect your data.
Step 1: Around the clock guards – no one gets in or out with any data
Step 2: Intensive employee background checks – no one with an ounce of shady-ness gets a job
Step 3: Turn data into a huge puzzle - nothing sits in one place, its broken up into a bazillion pieces
Step 4: Mix it up – files names are completely random, making it close to impossible for a hacker to find what their looking for.
Step 5: Customize – the servers are custom Linux based making them more difficult for a hacker to navigate.
Step 6: Erase all doubt – should a drive need to be replaced, it’s crushed then shredded to a point you would not even know it was a drive.
Step 7: Test, test, and test again – Each quarter, hackers are asked to test the system…try to get in.
Step 8: Satisfy and Certify – Have the data centers tested and validated in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act
Step 9: Never use the data – Only the owner of the data can use it…Google can see it, but never reads it.
Step 10: Don’t erase it, just break it – If you ever want to remove data from the cloud, Google breaks the string that links all the puzzle pieces together. Just as safe as erasing the drive all together, and much more cost effective.
(Step 11): Rinse and Repeat. Correct and Improve.
I don’t know about you, but I feel safer already being an avid user of Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar, Chat, Reader, etc.
What’s the most important thing you keep on Google’s cloud?
This article is by Seagate: http://storageeffect.media.seagate.com/2011/07/storage-effect/storing-data-in-the-cloud-i-feel-safer-already/
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Cyber-shot™ from Sony with up to 10x Clear Image Zoom in maximum resolution and artistic Picture Effect mode!
Cyber-shot™ TX55: world’s thinnest camera* with Full HD video
Cyber-shot™ WX30: quality and creativity at your fingertips, with Full HD video, Picture Effect and 7.5cm touch-screen
Both cameras feature highest-resolution Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor yet (16.2 effective megapixel) with Full HD AVCHD movie
Clear Image Zoom up to 10x with new ‘By Pixel Super Resolution’ technology
Shoot 12 megapixel-level still photos during Full HD movie recording
DSC-TX55: just 12.2mm** slim with 8.3cm (3.3”) wide OLED touch-screen; compatible with Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) and MicroSD cards
DSC-WX30: First W series Cyber-shot™ from Sony with 7.5cm (3”) wide touch-screen
Intelligent Sweep Panorama HR mode, 3D Sweep Panorama and 3D Still Image
Exciting in-camera artistic treatments with Picture Effect
Two new Cyber-shot™ digital cameras from Sony make it easy to capture the moment with DSLR-style still photos, Full HD video and amazing 3D images.
The Cyber-shot™ TX55 and WX30 both feature a 16.2 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, plus new ‘By Pixel Super Resolution’ technology that boosts zoom range to 10x without quality loss at the image sensor’s maximum resolution (16.2 million pixels). The two easy-to-use models also mark a Cyber-shot™ first with new Picture Effect mode that broadens artistic possibilities with no editing software needed.
Cyber-shot™ TX55
Just 12.2mm slim**, the Cyber-shot™ TX55 is the world’s thinnest camera* that captures Full HD AVCHD video clips as well as 16.2 megapixel still images. It also shoots super-detailed panoramas with 42.9 megapixel resolution, 3D Sweep Panorama and 3D Still Image to enjoy on your 3D TV***. The camera’s back panel is dominated by a super-size 8.3cm/3.3" Xtra Fine OLED wide touch-screen: it’s perfect for showing off your photos and movie clips with incredible detail.
Enabling its incredible slimness, the TX55 is the first Cyber-shot™ compact digital camera that includes a slot to accept Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) and MicroSD/SDHC flash memory cards. Sony offers a choice of ultra-compact, high quality media in capacities up to 16GB (newly introduced M2 Mark2, ideal for AVCHD video shooting) / 8GB (microSDHC). All cards come with free PC software (available via download), File Rescue for quick, easy recovery of deleted or damaged photos and files, and x-Pict Story™ that simplifies creation of dazzling slideshows from your photos.
Cyber-shot™ WX30
Super-compact and sleekly curvaceous, the Cyber-shot™ WX30 offers an equally tempting range of imaging options for stills, Full HD video and 3D shooting. It’s also the first-ever Cyber-shot™ WX-series model featuring a spacious 7.5cm (3”) Xtra Fine LCD wide touch screen for beautifully simple fingertip operation.
Best-ever stills and Full HD movie shooting
Each camera features a highly sensitive Exmor R™ CMOS sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels resolution. Whether you’re shooting still images or Full HD video, you’ll be rewarded with incredible image detail and ultra-low picture noise – even in low light conditions.
Both Cyber-shot™ models introduce brand-new ‘Clear Image Zoom’ that boosts magnification without lowering pixel count in the final image. Exclusive to Sony, ‘By Pixel Super Resolution’ processing further extends the camera’s 5x optical zoom range, allowing full-resolution 16.2 megapixel images with a maximum 10x zoom.
‘By Pixel Super Resolution’ technology also significantly boosts still image quality during movie recording. At a touch of the shutter button, ‘Dual Rec’ grabs detail-packed 12 megapixel-level still photos without interrupting Full HD video shooting.
Newly enhanced with additional electronic image stabilisation for vertical and horizontal handshake correction, SteadyShot Active Mode*** compensates for handheld camera movements during Full HD video shooting. You’ll enjoy crisper, blur-free movie clips at all zoom settings, even if you’re holding the camera while walking.
Intelligent Sweep Panorama also features HR (High Resolution) mode, letting you capture breath-taking 42.9 megapixel panoramas. Just sweep the camera: then enjoy the results on your connected HD TV, or zoom in with PlayStation®3 to reveal the finest details.
3D Still Image captures dramatic 3D photos without needing a big, bulky camera with stereoscopic lenses. Just press the shutter button once: 3D Still Image grabs a pair of frames in quick succession, estimating depth information to create a dramatic three-dimensional still image. Other 3D shooting options include 3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle.
Great results made easy
Making its Cyber-shot™ debut on the TX55 and WX30, Picture Effect broadens everybody’s artistic options with an exciting range of in-camera image treatments. You don’t need special editing software: just press the shutter button. A choice of seven Picture Effect options includes HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy Camera, Partial Colour, Pop Colour and Soft High-key.
Both digital cameras make it simple for anyone to achieve DSLR-like picture quality without fuss. Superior Auto mode recognises a wide range of shooting situations, adjusting exposure and other settings for more professional-looking images with low noise and high dynamic range.
Cyber-shot™ WX30 is compatible with the Party-shot™ IPT-DS2 docking base – your ‘personal photographer’ that’s perfect for parties and fun family gatherings. Party-shot™ pans, tilts and zooms the camera as it searches for faces in the room, automatically shooting natural, beautifully-framed photos while you enjoy yourself.
The compact, beautifully styled new Cyber-shot™ TX55 and WX30 cameras by Sony are available from September 2011. The range of MSA[X]GN2 memory Stick Micro™ and SR[X] series MicroSD/SDHC media cards from Sony is available now.
Also available is an expanded range of co-ordinating accessories – including the colourful new LCJ-THF camera cover, AC-UD10 AC adaptor and BC-TRN2 fast battery charger.
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Friday 22 July 2011
Limited edition Lumix S3 compact digital camera to celebrate London 2012 Olympic games!
Thursday 21 July 2011
Introducing the Smart and Easy 14.1-Megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS5 featuring O.I.S. and iA mode.
Introducing the Smart and Easy 14.1-Megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS5 featuring O.I.S. The New DMC-LS5
Taking pictures has never been so simple as Panasonic introduces the new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS5 featuring a high quality 26mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom (35mm camera equiv. 26-130mm) plus Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S) and Intelligent Auto mode.
Offering superb image quality the 14.1-megapixel LS5 benefits from a high quality 26mm wide angle LUMIX DC VARIO lens with F2.8 brightness, helping to capture clear images even in dimly lit situations.
The most frequent cause of mis-shot is handshake, and that is why O.I.S. is central to all LUMIX cameras. The O.I.S. is renowned for its high correction performance against blur caused by a hand-shake and compensates effectively without deterioration of image quality.
In addition to O.I.S, the popular and powerful shooting assist mode iA (Intelligent Auto) also helps users to utilise other convenient features – Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects whichever of 5 Scene Modes -- Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery -- that best suits the shooting situation. Human faces are captured in focus with appropriate exposure and with Face Detection the camera can also correct unwanted red-eye digitally.
The new LS5 can also record stunning HD movie in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps and thanks to bundled software, PHOTOfunSTUDIO, video and photo memories can easily be shared via Facebook or YouTube.
Running on AA batteries, the DMC-LS5 offers any entry-level user comfort and satisfaction a step above. Pursuing ultimate ease of operation, functions are simplified but the LS5 still performs to the high standards expected from a LUMIX compact camera.
Taking pictures has never been so simple as Panasonic introduces the new 14.1-megapixel LUMIX DMC-LS5 featuring a high quality 26mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom (35mm camera equiv. 26-130mm) plus Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S) and Intelligent Auto mode.
Offering superb image quality the 14.1-megapixel LS5 benefits from a high quality 26mm wide angle LUMIX DC VARIO lens with F2.8 brightness, helping to capture clear images even in dimly lit situations.
The most frequent cause of mis-shot is handshake, and that is why O.I.S. is central to all LUMIX cameras. The O.I.S. is renowned for its high correction performance against blur caused by a hand-shake and compensates effectively without deterioration of image quality.
In addition to O.I.S, the popular and powerful shooting assist mode iA (Intelligent Auto) also helps users to utilise other convenient features – Intelligent Scene Selector automatically selects whichever of 5 Scene Modes -- Macro, Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery -- that best suits the shooting situation. Human faces are captured in focus with appropriate exposure and with Face Detection the camera can also correct unwanted red-eye digitally.
The new LS5 can also record stunning HD movie in 1280 x 720p at a smooth 30 fps and thanks to bundled software, PHOTOfunSTUDIO, video and photo memories can easily be shared via Facebook or YouTube.
Running on AA batteries, the DMC-LS5 offers any entry-level user comfort and satisfaction a step above. Pursuing ultimate ease of operation, functions are simplified but the LS5 still performs to the high standards expected from a LUMIX compact camera.
Coming soon to Okobe.co.uk...
Introducing the new Panasonic Lumix FZ48 Super-Zoom Digital Camera with Full HD Video Recording.
Introducing the new Panasonic Lumix FZ48 Super-Zoom Digital Camera with Full HD Video Recording.
Introducing the new LUMIX DMC-FZ48* featuring High Quality 24x Optical Zoom Lens** and Full HD Video Recording.
The new DMC-FZ48, boasts a powerful 24x optical zoom, 32x intelligent zoom and attractive options including manual operation, full-HD video recording capability and new Creative Control with Miniature Effect mode (See this in action >).
With a 25mm ultra wide angle lens and 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD, which now has 460,000-dot high resolution to dramatically improve visibility during recording and playback, the FZ48 offers exceptional creative freedom – perfect for beginners through to serious photographers.
Outstanding Image Quality
The high quality 25mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens benefits from Panasonic’s Black Box Nano Surface Coating technology, to minimize light reflection that causes ghost and flare. Whilst the powerful 24x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm) makes it easy to capture family or group portraits as well as expansive landscapes or action packed sports shots.
The lens unit comprising of 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, ensures an outstandingly compact body while passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance, suppressing distortion at wide end and colour bleeding at tele end.
Superb Clarity
The DMC-FZ48 features advanced image processing LSI, the Venus Engine FHD, and intelligent resolution to assure high picture quality in both photo and video recording. With Intelligent Resolution technology, 3 areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas - are automatically detected and the camera performs optimum processing to each, to give the whole image outstanding natural clarity, down to even the finest details. Taking advantage of this feature, the 24x optical zoom power is increased to 32x equivalent with the Intelligent Zoom function, maintaining picture quality even when using the digital zoom.
Never missing the moment is the key to photography. The DMC-FZ48 boasts a Sonic Speed AF and a quick start-up time which helps give the camera super high speed response which helps to catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities. The accuracy and the speed of AF Tracking are also dramatically improved.
Capturing those priceless memories, whether they’re still images or moving footage, is no problem for the FZ48. Empowered by a 12.1-megapixel Hi-Speed CCD sensor, Panasonic’s new super zoom camera is compatible with high-speed, large-capacity signal processing required for 1920 x 1080 full-HD video recording in AVCHD and high speed continuous shooting.
For more artistic freedom, manual control is available with the new FZ48. Each user can capture their intended images not only in photo but also in video, by utilizing a host of options including the new Creative Control or Photo Style with a wide variety of preset options.
Making Photography Easy
Everyone wants to take eye-catching images at the click of a button, which is why Panasonic developed the Intelligent Auto mode. This includes POWER O.I.S (Optical Image Stabiliser) and the Motion Deblur mode***, which helps prevent blurring from handshake even in low-lit situations like indoors or at night. With AF tracking, the FZ48 can lock onto any subject and keep it in focus even if it moves – making it easy to get beautiful, clear shots. The Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject. Human faces are captured in focus using appropriate exposure with the Face Detection, whilst unwanted red-eyes are corrected digitally. The Intelligent ISO Control reduces motion blur by adjusting the ISO sensitivity and optimizing the shutter speed if the subject moves as the shot is taken. Intelligent D-range Control optimises the lighting of each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights. These features can all be accessed simply by activating the iA mode, giving users the confidence to capture clear, beautiful, mistake-free photos with ease.
All new memories in 3D
The newly added 3D Photo mode produces a realistic 3D image from 20 consecutive images shot whilst panning left to right. The 3D image can be viewed on VIERA 3D HDTV or other MPO-compatible 3D equipment such as TV, Digital Photo Frame or Printing.
Share your Images Effortlessly
Thanks to the LUMIX Image Uploader, you can easily keep your friends and family up-to-date with your latest images by simply check-marking the photos you want to share and connecting the camera to a PC. Just follow the on-screen guidance. You can even add comments and let your family know the update of your album via email. Facebook (for photos) and YouTube (for movies) can also be used without installation of special software – perfect for sharing those special holiday snaps with your friends – you can even share them while you’re still away if you wish!
From outdoor events to indoor photograph, the DMC-FZ48 powerfully supports recording those spur-of-the-moment memories in high quality photo and video.
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Behind the scenes of the Olympic Games - Acer fields more than 25.000 devices and 350 technical resources
Acer and the London Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) are pleased to announce the signing of the Computing Equipment supply agreement which details the delivery of the core computing equipment infrastructure used to support the Games in 2012.
Acer and LOCOG will work to deliver this critical computing equipment infrastructure at an impressive scale:
• 11,000 desktops
• 10,500 monitors
• 1,500 laptops
• 1,500 touch-screens
• 900 servers
• 5 SANs (w/ 72 TB physical capacity)
• Multiple Accessories (notebook bags, keyboards, mice, tape libraries, memories)
Alongside the delivery of mission critical computing equipment, Acer is providing the team with over 350 highly skilled technical resources, working to ensure that equipment is deployed and running flawlessly at every one of LOCOG’s venues.
Walter Deppeler, Acer EMEA President and Chief Marketing Officer, explains “Making an important contribution to the smooth and efficient running of the London 2012 Olympic Games is a very exciting task for Acer as we continue to serve more and more business customers. We want to prove that as our equipment and engineers can support the biggest sporting event in the world and satisfy the diverse needs of our Olympic customers, there is no doubt that we can also support businesses of any size.”
Gerry Pennell, Chief Information Officer, LOCOG states that “In a highly pressurized project with an immovable deadline, we rely not only on our equipment to work flawlessly, we also rely on the service and expertise delivered by our partners. Acer’s role is crucial in ensuring that the computing equipment infrastructure supporting the Games works the first time, and every time.”
Acer and LOCOG will work to deliver this critical computing equipment infrastructure at an impressive scale:
• 11,000 desktops
• 10,500 monitors
• 1,500 laptops
• 1,500 touch-screens
• 900 servers
• 5 SANs (w/ 72 TB physical capacity)
• Multiple Accessories (notebook bags, keyboards, mice, tape libraries, memories)
Alongside the delivery of mission critical computing equipment, Acer is providing the team with over 350 highly skilled technical resources, working to ensure that equipment is deployed and running flawlessly at every one of LOCOG’s venues.
Walter Deppeler, Acer EMEA President and Chief Marketing Officer, explains “Making an important contribution to the smooth and efficient running of the London 2012 Olympic Games is a very exciting task for Acer as we continue to serve more and more business customers. We want to prove that as our equipment and engineers can support the biggest sporting event in the world and satisfy the diverse needs of our Olympic customers, there is no doubt that we can also support businesses of any size.”
Gerry Pennell, Chief Information Officer, LOCOG states that “In a highly pressurized project with an immovable deadline, we rely not only on our equipment to work flawlessly, we also rely on the service and expertise delivered by our partners. Acer’s role is crucial in ensuring that the computing equipment infrastructure supporting the Games works the first time, and every time.”
Acer to acquire US-based iGware with US$320M for mid- to long-term investment in cloud technology - To benefit Acer users and enhance brand value
Acer plans to acquire US-based iGware, a leading cloud technology company, for US$320M plus another US$75M for performance-based earn-out. With the objective of mid- to long-term investment, Acer will leverage iGware’s proven technology to establish its own cloud infrastructure, called Acer Cloud, to serve and benefit Acer customers, and enhance brand value.
iGware, based in Silicon Valley, California, is a leading provider of cloud technology, offering cloud-based device ecosystems, virtual consoles and personal cloud. iGware’s cloud software and infrastructure tools currently enable and support more than 100 million consumer devices worldwide including Nintendo’s Wii, iDS and 3DS, and will support Wii U in the future.
J.T. Wang, Acer Chairman and CEO, said, “iGware offers expertise in cloud technology software design, with services already deployed on large scale and long-term basis. As a mid- to long-term investment objective, the valuable core technology and capabilities will help create uniqueness for the Acer brand, and support a vast number of our users based on open platform.”
Wang continues, “The goal of Acer Cloud is to allow our users enjoy and manage all their ICT devices, contents and resources with ease, by integrating all Acer products including PCs, tablets and smart handheld devices within a safe and secure environment.”
Dr. Wei Yen, Founder and Chairman of iGware said, “This merger will provide a significantly larger platform to further develop and extend our technologies to Acer’s global customers. At the same time, it will allow us to continue working closely with our existing partners and build additional strategic relationships with others.”
Acer regards the development of cloud technology as a major industry trend. In the next 10 years, Acer Cloud is expected to become a key element to create unique differentiation for Acer products.
With iGware’s cloud technology already in use, Acer is confident of a promising future development in Acer Cloud built on open platform. In the foreseeable future, Acer will begin hardware and software design integration, and expects to launch products that leverage Acer Cloud services during 2012.
After the merger, iGware’s legal entity will become Acer Cloud Technology Company, with subsidiaries in Taiwan and China to be set up. Following Acer’s global marketing strategy, Acer will continue to research, and integrate hardware and software for cloud technology innovation to meet the demand of Acer users and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
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Chip Shot: Score with Intel AppUp(SM) center!
Score with Intel AppUpSM center this summer and convert your netbook or laptop into a virtual rec room this summer. Strive to keep the ball in play in Pinball HD where it simulates the real thrill of Pinball with three different tables, missions, settings and characters. Or score the game-winning shot in Foosball. Pool9Ball challenges players to pot as many balls as you can before the time runs out in this billiards game.
Symantec Finds Enterprises That Are Not Preserving Social Networking Business Content Risk Increased Litigation Costs and Company Reputation
Symantec Corp. today announced the findings of its 2011 Social Media Protection Flash Poll which examined how organizations protect themselves from negative consequences of using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and other online forums. The poll revealed that social media is pervasive within the enterprise, and IT departments have good reason to be worried. The typical enterprise experienced nine social media incidents, such as employees posting confidential information publicly over the past year, with 94 percent suffering negative consequences including damage to their reputations, loss of customer trust, data loss and lost revenue.
As organizations increasingly share business related information on social networks to communicate with customers, partners and employees, the risk of publishing confidential information also increases. It’s more important than ever for companies to have controls in place to capture social information to comply with open records requests, industry regulations such as the supervision requirements under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) 10-06 amendments, and the eventuality of an eDiscovery request.
According to Gartner1 “by year-end 2013, 50 percent of all companies will have been asked to produce material from social media websites for eDiscovery.” An archiving software solution can help organizations permit employees to use social media for business purposes and enable the preservation, search and discovery of specific content from tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, SharePoint and blogs.
"Businesses know how important it is to protect and preserve email, IM, spreadsheets and other unstructured information. Now they need to recognize that information flowing through social networks is equally important," said Greg Muscarella, senior director of product management for Symantec's Information Management Group. "Symantec enables businesses to continue to access and share information through social networks while capturing and preserving the information for legal and compliance purposes."
The Symantec survey found 82 percent of enterprises are at least discussing implementing archiving solutions to collect, preserve and discover sensitive business information transmitted through social media, along with other measures such as establishing social media usage policies and employee training programs. However, less than one-fourth have actually implemented any of those technologies and policies.
The survey found the top three social media incidents the typical enterprise experienced over the last year were:
employees sharing too much information in public forums (46 percent),
the loss or exposure of confidential information (41%),
increased exposure to litigation (37%)
More than 90 percent of respondents who experienced a social media incident also suffered negative consequences as a result, including:
reduced stock price (average cost: $1,038,401 USD)
litigation costs (average cost: $650,361 USD)
direct financial costs (average cost: $641,993 USD)
damaged brand reputation/loss of customer trust (average cost: $638,496 USD)
lost revenue (average cost: $619,360 USD)
“This is precisely why we added the capability in Enterprise Vault 10 which will be available later this summer and will enable organizations to preserve, search and discover information on social networking sites, in addition to email and other unstructured data,” added Muscarella. “Employee education and training on the proper use of social media for business purposes is just as important as having the technology pieces in place.”
Symantec Recommendations
Like all corporate communications, define how to use social media and train employees regarding appropriate content to post
Identify and understand legal or regulatory requirements specific to your industry, and implement policies to address regulations that call for retention of social media content
Consider deploying an archiving solution that enables the automatic capture and retention of social media content, especially if your industry is highly regulated
Implement a data loss prevention solution to provide another layer of protection to prevent confidential and proprietary information from bleeding out of the company onto social networks
Symantec’s Social Media Protection Flash Poll
Symantec’s Social Media Protection Flash Poll is the result of research conducted in April 2011 by Applied Research, which surveyed IT and C-level professionals responsible for computers, networks and technology resources at small, medium, and large enterprises (defined as 1,000-2,400, 2,500-4,999, and 5,000+ employees). The report was designed to gauge how organizations protect themselves from negative consequences of using social media. The survey included 1,225 respondents in 33 countries in North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
As organizations increasingly share business related information on social networks to communicate with customers, partners and employees, the risk of publishing confidential information also increases. It’s more important than ever for companies to have controls in place to capture social information to comply with open records requests, industry regulations such as the supervision requirements under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) 10-06 amendments, and the eventuality of an eDiscovery request.
According to Gartner1 “by year-end 2013, 50 percent of all companies will have been asked to produce material from social media websites for eDiscovery.” An archiving software solution can help organizations permit employees to use social media for business purposes and enable the preservation, search and discovery of specific content from tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, SharePoint and blogs.
"Businesses know how important it is to protect and preserve email, IM, spreadsheets and other unstructured information. Now they need to recognize that information flowing through social networks is equally important," said Greg Muscarella, senior director of product management for Symantec's Information Management Group. "Symantec enables businesses to continue to access and share information through social networks while capturing and preserving the information for legal and compliance purposes."
The Symantec survey found 82 percent of enterprises are at least discussing implementing archiving solutions to collect, preserve and discover sensitive business information transmitted through social media, along with other measures such as establishing social media usage policies and employee training programs. However, less than one-fourth have actually implemented any of those technologies and policies.
The survey found the top three social media incidents the typical enterprise experienced over the last year were:
employees sharing too much information in public forums (46 percent),
the loss or exposure of confidential information (41%),
increased exposure to litigation (37%)
More than 90 percent of respondents who experienced a social media incident also suffered negative consequences as a result, including:
reduced stock price (average cost: $1,038,401 USD)
litigation costs (average cost: $650,361 USD)
direct financial costs (average cost: $641,993 USD)
damaged brand reputation/loss of customer trust (average cost: $638,496 USD)
lost revenue (average cost: $619,360 USD)
“This is precisely why we added the capability in Enterprise Vault 10 which will be available later this summer and will enable organizations to preserve, search and discover information on social networking sites, in addition to email and other unstructured data,” added Muscarella. “Employee education and training on the proper use of social media for business purposes is just as important as having the technology pieces in place.”
Symantec Recommendations
Like all corporate communications, define how to use social media and train employees regarding appropriate content to post
Identify and understand legal or regulatory requirements specific to your industry, and implement policies to address regulations that call for retention of social media content
Consider deploying an archiving solution that enables the automatic capture and retention of social media content, especially if your industry is highly regulated
Implement a data loss prevention solution to provide another layer of protection to prevent confidential and proprietary information from bleeding out of the company onto social networks
Symantec’s Social Media Protection Flash Poll
Symantec’s Social Media Protection Flash Poll is the result of research conducted in April 2011 by Applied Research, which surveyed IT and C-level professionals responsible for computers, networks and technology resources at small, medium, and large enterprises (defined as 1,000-2,400, 2,500-4,999, and 5,000+ employees). The report was designed to gauge how organizations protect themselves from negative consequences of using social media. The survey included 1,225 respondents in 33 countries in North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Belkin unveils stylish and colourful new iPhone 4 accessory line-up for summer
Belkin today launched a range of six new iPhone 4 cases and skins that provide stylish, lightweight protection and highlight the sleek design of the iPhone 4.
The new products inject a boost of colour, style and personality to Belkin’s already extensive line of iPhone 4 accessories.
The Finish Skins with their decorative designs provide an ultra-thin protective layer for the back and sides of the iPhone 4 to guard against scratches. They are ideal for people who want a unique, designer look that enhances the sleek styling of the iPhone 4.
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The new products inject a boost of colour, style and personality to Belkin’s already extensive line of iPhone 4 accessories.
The Finish Skins with their decorative designs provide an ultra-thin protective layer for the back and sides of the iPhone 4 to guard against scratches. They are ideal for people who want a unique, designer look that enhances the sleek styling of the iPhone 4.
Coming soon to Okobe.co.uk...
Lion Downloads Top One Million in First Day
Apple® today announced that in just one day, over one million users bought and downloaded Mac OS® X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system. Available through the Mac® App Store™ for $29.99 (US), users are buying Lion faster than any other OS release in Apple’s history.
“Lion is off to a great start, user reviews and industry reaction have been fantastic,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Lion is a huge step forward, it’s not only packed with innovative features but it’s incredibly easy for users to update their Macs to the best OS we’ve ever made.”
Lion introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Multi-Touch® gestures; system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.
Available in 123 countries, the Mac App Store brings the revolutionary App Store experience to the Mac so you can find great new apps, buy them using your iTunes® account, download and install them in just one step. The Mac App Store offers apps in Education, Games, Graphics & Design, Lifestyle, Productivity, Utilities and other categories. Users can browse new and noteworthy apps, find out what’s hot, see staff favorites, search categories and look up top charts for paid and free apps, as well as user ratings and reviews. The Mac App Store is built right into Lion and available for Snow Leopard® users through Software Update as part of Mac OS X version 10.6.8.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
“Lion is off to a great start, user reviews and industry reaction have been fantastic,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Lion is a huge step forward, it’s not only packed with innovative features but it’s incredibly easy for users to update their Macs to the best OS we’ve ever made.”
Lion introduces more than 250 new features to the Mac, including Multi-Touch® gestures; system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.
Available in 123 countries, the Mac App Store brings the revolutionary App Store experience to the Mac so you can find great new apps, buy them using your iTunes® account, download and install them in just one step. The Mac App Store offers apps in Education, Games, Graphics & Design, Lifestyle, Productivity, Utilities and other categories. Users can browse new and noteworthy apps, find out what’s hot, see staff favorites, search categories and look up top charts for paid and free apps, as well as user ratings and reviews. The Mac App Store is built right into Lion and available for Snow Leopard® users through Software Update as part of Mac OS X version 10.6.8.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced iPad 2 which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Google+ iPhone App just released!
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Apple reports all-time record revenue and earnings
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended 25 June 2011. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $28.57 billion and record quarterly net profit of $7.31 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $15.70 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. “We’re thrilled to deliver our best quarter ever, with revenue up 82 per cent and profits up 125 per cent”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Right now, we’re very focused and excited about bringing iOS 5 and iCloud to our users this autumn”.
Apple updates Mac mini
Apple today updated the Mac mini with next-generation Intel Core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminium design.
Apple introduces world’s first Thunderbolt Display
Apple today unveiled the new Apple Thunderbolt Display, the world’s first display with Thunderbolt I/O technology and the ultimate docking station for your Mac notebook. With just a single cable, you can connect a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac to the 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and access its FaceTime camera, high-quality audio, and Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt ports. The new display features a thin aluminium and glass enclosure and includes a MagSafe connector that charges your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.
New, faster MacBook Air
Apple today updated the MacBook Air with next-generation Intel Core processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard, and Mac OS X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to 2.5x the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness, and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere, MacBook Air is the ultimate everyday notebook.
Mac OS X Lion available today from the Mac App Store
Apple announced that Mac OS X Lion — the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system — is available today as a download from the Mac App Store. Lion offers more than 250 new features, including Multi-Touch gestures; systemwide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, a bird’s eye view of everything running on your Mac; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.
Lenovo Launches Three New Tablets
Lenovo today announced its first family of tablets – the IdeaPad* Tablet K1 for consumers, the ThinkPad* Tablet for business customers, and the IdeaPad Tablet P1 for home and office use. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 and ThinkPad Tablets are the Company’s first mobile internet devices featuring the Android^ 3.1 platform, and the IdeaPad Tablet K1 is the industry’s first Android-powered tablet certified to deliver Netflix* video streaming. The Android-powered Lenovo tablets also provide access to more than 250,000 apps in Android Market^ as well as apps tested for the Lenovo device in the Lenovo App Shop.
“Tablets are extremely personal technology devices. That’s why we’ve created a family of tablets that has something for everyone, including entertainment-friendly features and content for consumers, or business-friendly features to enhance productivity for professionals as well as security and manageability for IT managers,” said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Mobile Internet Digital Home business group, Lenovo. “So whether it’s the IdeaPad for entertainment or the ThinkPad for business, we have listened to our customers and are delivering Android-powered tablets designed to meet their particular needs."
Netflix Anyone?
As the first Honeycomb tablets certified for Netflix, Lenovo tablets can help turn every night into “movie night.” With HDMI output and Digital Rights Management (DRM) built directly into the IdeaPad and ThinkPad tablets, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV shows streaming from Netflix directly to a big screen TV,
“We’re very excited to see that TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix will be available on Lenovo’s family of Android-powered tablets,” said Bill Holmes, Netflix vice president of Business Development. “This is not only an important development for our company as we seek to expand the benefits of our services to more people, but also means that consumers now have greater choice in selecting a tablet device that best fits their entertainment needs.”
NVIDIA Anyone?
Building on Lenovo’s heritage of innovation, quality and reliability in PCs, Lenovo’s new tablets deliver an accelerated mobile experience. The IdeaPad and ThinkPad tablets feature NVIDIA* Tegra* 2 dual-core mobile processors that offer extreme multitasking, noticeably faster web browsing with built-in Adobe* Flash* Player, console-quality gaming and low power consumption for improved battery life.
“The Tegra 2 dual core processor is the perfect fit for Lenovo’s tablets,” said Michael Rayfield, general manager, Mobile Business, NVIDIA. “Consumers can now enjoy the whole web with Flash, console quality gaming, high definition video, and streaming Netflix. These are a must have for today’s tablets.”
IdeaPad Tablet K1: Open the Box and Play
Weighing just 1.63 lbs, the highly mobile IdeaPad Tablet K1 offers integrated Bluetooth* and 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 offers several key features and tools as standard, for flexibility, power and security to enjoy digital content anywhere. Simply put, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 helps users who want:
More out of the box: The Android-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 is preloaded with more than 40 apps from partners like Netflix, Amazon*, Adobe, Electronic Arts**, Rovio*, Zinio*, Dataviz*, and others (over $50 in value), including favorites like Need for Speed**Shift, Angry Birds*, Kindle* reading app and Documents to Go*.
More entertainment: Users canbrowse all websites and watch online videos with ease thanks to Adobe Flash Player 10.3. Plus, with DRM, they can rent movies in every available format. At a later date shortly after launch, users will also be able to both rent or buy movies to play off-line with a new application Lenovo will pre-load.
More social networking: Users can access an entire network of friends and social sites all in one place, with Lenovo's exclusive SocialTouch* app, which effectively creates a one-stop social connection. And since one picture is still worth a thousand words, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 comes with a two-megapixel front-facing and a five-megapixel rear-facing webcam.
More true HD: Users can watch movies and videos in breathtaking HD on a 1280 X 800 resolution screen. The mini HDMI connection allows up to 1080p HD viewing when connected to an HDTV or monitor, resulting in a powerful visual experience.
More cloud sharing: Users can sync, store and share files, music and photos with more integrated cloud storage, and less reliance on their local storage.
More Apps: Users can access hundreds of thousands of apps in Android Market and apps tested exclusively for premium function on the IdeaPad Tablet K1 in the Lenovo App Shop.
ThinkPad Tablet Brings Android to Business
The ThinkPad Tablet combines the superior media and entertainment experience of the IdeaPad Tablet K1 with the security, reliability and manageability features ThinkPad is known for, to create the first true business-class tablet. Designed as a companion computing device for professionals on the go, the ThinkPad Tablet includes an optional digitizer pen, a full-size USB port, full-size SD card slot, and mini-HDMI for connecting to external projectors and displays, as well as an optional ThinkPad quality Keyboard Folio Case with optical TrackPoint*.
Data remains safe on the ThinkPad Tablet with layered data security, and the device is easily supported by IT managers thanks to a suite of business partner solutions that include anti-theft software and the ability to disable the tablet if the device is lost or stolen with Computrace*. Additional security features include virtual desktop support support with Citrix Receiver*, simple zero-touch deployment with LanDesk* and secure email support available from Good Technology*.
Offering a 10.1” WXGA (1280x800) display weighing a mere 1.65 lbs, the ThinkPad Tablet also comes with an IPS display for a 178-degree viewing angle and scratch-resistant Corning* Gorilla* Glass. This business-class device keeps professionals connected, productive and entertained while they’re away from the office and their home.
Get more on the go: When work happens on the go, ThinkPad Tablet allows users to view and edit Microsoft Office documents with the preloaded Documents to Go app by DataViz. Or they can jot down notes that automatically convert to handwritten text with the optional ThinkPad Tablet Pen. When even more versatility is required, users can plug in the Keyboard Folio for fast, comfortable and accurate typing and mouse control.
Get better connected: With WiFi connectivity, 2GB of free cloud storage, a standard size USB port and SD Card Reader, and Lenovo’s unique file copy utility, sharing media files and documents with other people and electronic devices is easy. Presentations may look even better when connecting to an external monitor via the built-in mini-HDMI port. Users can conveniently sync key files and folders with their tablet every time they plug into their Windows 7 PC. With apps like ooVoo*, dual cameras allow users to show either themselves or what they are looking at in a video conference. Users can keep in touch with friends and business contacts using Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch* app, which puts social networks, email, and calendar notices all in one easy-to-use interface.
Get down to business: ThinkPad Tablet can connect to a range of devices and networks without hands-on help from IT administrators. Users can utilize corporate network passwords to access their device and connect to corporate email with the specially certified app, Good for Enterprise*. IT managers can easily create access unique corporate preloads from the Lenovo Image Technology Center as well as share and distribute company purchased or developed apps to numerous devices through a custom, corporate-controlled app store. Most importantly, users will have the ability to protect confidential data with robust security features including SD card encryption, lost device disablement and anti-theft software.
Get solid protection: ThinkPad Tablet customers will have access to Lenovo’s full portfolio of enterprise-level services, such as ThinkPlus* Support, which provides business customers direct access to advanced technicians with tablet specific experience, and Tablet Protection, which gives business customers coverage for non-warranted damage from operational and structural damage due to drops, minor spills, electrical surges and other accidental damage incurred under normal operating conditions. In addition, Lenovo’s Imaging Services help save IT departments from having to do custom images for each machine, and ensures that even with flash images, the warranty is protected and the tablet is ready-to-go right out-of-the-box.
IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 Does Double Duty in the Office and on the Couch
Lenovo’s 10.1” IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Microsoft* Windows* 7 features a 1.5GHz Intel* processor so users can be more productive with Office* documents, or get creative with photos while on the move.
The IdeaPad Tablet P1 boasts a multitouch touchscreen display and optional stylus pen for added flexibility, easy access to Web content thanks to full Adobe Flash Player support and HD playback, and Microsoft Security Essentials for an extra layer of security. At just 14.5mm thin and weighing less than 2lbs, the IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 offers portability, power and versatility for the office, in the home and on-the-go.
Lenovo App Shop -- Premium Ecosystem of Apps and Content Services
In addition to the hundreds of thousands of apps available in Android Market, IdeaPad Tablet K1 and ThinkPad Tablet users have access to apps in the Lenovo App Shop -- a unique app marketplace, which features popular applications that have been tested specifically for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad Tablets. The Lenovo App Shop offers apps within a broad range of categories including music, movies, books, productivity, social networking, weather, printing and more.
The Lenovo App Shop will also support enterprise applications and a private corporate application store to help businesses more easily integrate tablets into their daily operations. In addition, Lenovo will offer country-specific applications, currency, and languages.
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