CommMgrPro version 2.2 for Windows Mobile released

This new version of CommMgrPro (CMP) brings many new features and is fully compatible with HTC Diamond and HTC Touch Pro.

The main features of this program are:

Everun Note review

Are we entering a new era of mobile computing where the UMPC could be the only computer you ever need? The processing module you can take anywhere? Raon Digital are breaking into exactly that category of converged mobile devices with the new and interesting Everun Note. Here at UMPCPortal we’ve been lucky enough to get hold of one of the first samples out of the door for some long term testing but after 4 days of hard but enjoyable testing, were ready to bring you the full review.

Chippy, at UMPCportal.com is very impressed with the Everun Note and so am I!

Head over to the UMPCportal.com to read the rull review

Benq Joybook Lite Netbook

Benq too wants to enter the Netbook race now and it will be entering the netbook arena in the 4th quater of this year.

Rumor has it that there will be two versions of the Joybook Lite:

  • 8.9″ version which will be released in October ,2008
  • 10″ version planned to be launched in November, 2008

Common features of both the models include

  • Intel ATOM processor
  • Windows XP
  • Built-In 3G module(wow!)

via Digitimes

HTC Touch Viva specifications and other information

Following the great success of HTC Touch series, HTC is planning to introduce a successor to the hugely popular HTC Touch.

  • Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional .
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
  • 200 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP Processor
  • Display TFT LCD touch screen with backlight LED from 2.8 “QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) and support TouchFLO 3D (Manila 3.x)
  • 256 MB ROM , 128 MB
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b / g
  • Bluetooth 2.0 Bluetooth 2.0
  • Camera 2 Megapixel CMOS
  • MiniUSB connector
  • MicroSD expansion slot
  • Battery 1100 mAh
  • Dimensions 104 x 59 x 15.5 mm
  • Weight 110 g

It will have similar price tag to the old HTC Touch. Most likely, it won’t have 3G. It is most likely to be launched by the end of September

SONY A900 – First Full-Frame Alpha DSLR Model

It is designed to deliver ultra-fine picture quality with the world’s highest resolution, 24.6-megapixel, 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor and fast image processing with a new dual BIONZ® processing engines.

Yes! The wait is finally over. The much awaited SONY α900 is here.

The camera is also the first to have a body-integrated image stabilization system for a full-frame sensor with Sony’s SteadyShot® Inside anti-shake system. The story of α900 does not end there. It comes with not one, but two BIONZ image processing engines. Those 24.6MP images are thus quickly processed.

It has a 3-inch, Xtra Fine LCD screen (921K) makes it possible to check focus and image quality with accuracy. It incorporates an easy-to-see display with a quick navigation menu to easily access common functions without interrupting your creative flow.

sonystyle.com

ICE+ Diamond USB drive?

Well, it may be just a 8GB Sandisk flash drive with 462(!) white diamonds embedded on it with it’s chain and case made from Platinum. But, there are a lot of people who like to show their bling on every possible occasion. Take a close look at the ICE+ USB drive

Anyway, Geek girls now have another umber cool accessory to flaunt. Oh, I forgot to mention the price. Just £15,500 ;)

http://www.miistor.com

New Premium Lenses Support Full-Frame Alpha DSLR Camera – new SAL1635ZA and SAL70400G models unveiled

SONY expands high performance Carl Zeiss and G Series lenses with the new SAL1635ZA and SAL70400G models

SAL1635A

The SAL1635ZA model is a super wide angle 16-35mm f/2.8 constant aperture zoom lens, well-suited for landscape, snapshot and indoor photography.

Its Carl Zeiss T* (T star) coating technology provides higher light transmission, and minimizes flare to produce images of luminous clarity, color and sharpness. Continue reading “New Premium Lenses Support Full-Frame Alpha DSLR Camera – new SAL1635ZA and SAL70400G models unveiled”

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 to be launched on September 15

The official release date fo the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has got clearer now.

“We are extremely pleased with the innovation and new user experience we have created for consumers on the Xperia™ X1,” said Rikko Sakaguchi CVP and Head of Creation and Development at Sony Ericsson.

The Sony has also organized a webcast for those who wish to taste the launch online. It will be done at 1300GMT +1, September 15, 2008. I will be tuning in for sure :)

The Xperia™ X1 is the first product under Sony Ericsson’s new premium sub-brand Xperia™. Designed to meet consumers’ needs for a converged entertainment and mobile web communication experience, the Xperia™ X1 is an extremely stylish handset encased in a real stainless steel body, with a striking arc-slider design, supported by a powerful multimedia ecosystem.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 specifications:

Facts and Figures

  • Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
  • Weight: 158 grams

Dedicated Team focusing on startup performance for Windows 7?

I’m very sure that not many of us are really very happy with the time that the Windows Vista takes to boot. On my laptop, it takes nearly 1 min, 30 secs, when the system lets me do anything. Microsoft is well aware of that fact and to improve the boot timings in their future operating systems, they have a dedicated team that solely focuses on the startup performance.

Micheal Fortin at Microsoft says,

We are working very hard on system services. We aim to dramatically reduce them in number, as well as reduce their CPU, disk and memory demands. Our perspective on this is simple; if a service is not absolutely required, it shouldn’t be starting and a trigger should exist to handle rare conditions so that the service operates only then.

Reducing the number of system services sounds fantastic!