Archive for January, 2010

New Apple Invention – iSlate – Coming January 27

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

question-mark-box-The rumors about introduction by Apple the first Internet tablet iSlate by the end of the month were confirmed. On the 18th of January Apple sent invitations to the presentation to be held on January, 27 at 10 am local time in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater (San Francisco).

Apple Event

In addition to the tablet itself, Apple representatives will be announcing the latest iPhone OS 4.0, as well as the software set iLife 2010. It’s not ruled out that iPhone 3GS with 8 GB flash memory will be presented, too.

Characteristics of Apple iSlate are kept secret. But if “leaks” are to be believed, the tablet will have 7.1″ touchscreen, 2.26-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 120 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, LAN, two USB ports, SD card reader.

Nexus One Sales Start

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Google has introduced a new smartphone Nexus One. Google headquarters in Mountain View (California) was the venue of this significant event.PD*33390209

Nexus One operates the Android OS, used for several Motorola phones for quite a time now. HTC company carried out the development of this attractive device. Nexus One may become a competitor to Apple iPhone, which is now at the peak of its popularity.

After the presentation at the official website the price can be seen – it makes $ 530. As Google representatives declared, they will take all the responsibility for Nexus One sales. The new device should help to make a further step in distribution of Android software.

Nexus One is equipped with ARM-Qualcomm 8250 processor with a CPU clock of 1 GHz, 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, GPS-receiver supporting A-GPS. Nexus One supports the memory card microSD format. A digital compass, accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light can be mentioned among extra features of the device.

Nexus One is currently on sale only in the USA. Distribution of Nexus One in Europe is scheduled for spring.