Download Rooted Custom ROM for Sony Xperia E1

Rooted custom ROM for the Sony Xperia E1 is now available for download. This ROM is based on the stock ROM of Xperia E1 and the main reason this firmware was made was to deliver a debloated and pre rooted ROM. To install it, you will require Xperia E1 philz recovery, Xperia E1 root and some time.

Download Rooted Custom ROM for Sony Xperia E1

Rooted Custom ROM for Sony Xperia E1: Installation instructions

Copy ROM to your external SDCard (or whatever you want as you can access it through recoveries)
Enter in recovery (volume up + home button at the same time).
Factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Flash ROM from SDCard
Reboot
Wait a few minutes after the device have finished to boot up the first time

Features of this rooted custom ROM

Based on Sony Stock ROM version 20.1.A.2.19
Sony Stock Kernel
Super User
BusyBox
Icon modded system apps
Different tick sound
Xposed Framework + Modules (Xperia Xposed KK, GEM & Gravity Box)
Startup animation changed for a sober one
Changed default tick sound
Personalized wallpapers
Stock and alternative boot animations
Stock and custom kernel
SD Card fix (To allow you to write on the external SD Card)
Additional sounds (Ringtones and notifications)
Modded system applications. In fact, only the icons have been modified.

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Extra packages that adds lot of goodies:

Blackberry Android Slider Phone leaked by Evleaks

Popular leakster evleaks has leaked the upcoming Blackberry phone that features hardware sliding keyboard and keyboard. Yes, those hardware keyboard phones are back and we surely did miss them. Called the Blackberry Venice, its specifications were leaked earlier.

Blackberry Android Slider Phone

Blackberry Venice specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of memory, QHD display and 16 megapixel rear camera. In USA, the phone will launch on AT&T.

A lot of people on various forums fear slider phones because they require regular replacement of flex cable. This is because the the weakest parts are always the mechanical ones. Let us hope Blackberry does not disappoint us in this department. via twitter

Phison PS5007-E7 PCIe NVMe controller officially announced

Phison PS5007-E7 PCIe NVMe controller has been officially announced by the company. It promises transfer read speeds of 2.7 GB/s and write speeds of 1.3 GB/s. Phison PS5007-E7 PCIe NVMe specifications PCIe 3.0 x 8-channel NVMe 1.2 compliant controller, 2600 MB/s sequential read and over 1300 MB/s sequential write, with random 4K up to 350,000 IOPS read and 250,000 IOPS write performance.

Phison PS5007-E7 PCIe NVMe controller

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Philips BDM3490UC monitor with 34 inch screen

Philips has introduced its new monitor called BDM3490UC packing massive 34 inch curved IPS display packing 3440 x 1440 pixel resolution that is specifically designed to provide the user with a unique sense of immersion in both games and movies to your PC. Thanks to the curvature on these display panels, it creates a unique feeling of immersion in almost anything you are doing, whether playing or watching a movie.

Philips BDM3490UC review

Philips BDM3490UC specifications include three HDMI video inputs (one is HDMI 2.0, the other two are HDMI 1.4 and one of these is compatible with MHL ), a DisplayPort, audio port and 7 watt RMS stereo speakers with DTS technology.

Philips BDM3490UC monitor review

The only thing not to like about Philips BDM3490UC is its ergonomics, for being a fairly large and heavy panel base. Also, it does not allow any movement except the inclination, and that too very slightly. For now Philips has neither confirmed nor the date for the Philips BDM3490UC but most likely it will arrive in time for Christmas season for around 800 euros.

Mifone W15 Review, the Cheap Smartwatch that works with iOS and Android

Mifone W15 is one of the cheapest smartwatches out there. Priced at $33, it pairs with your iOS or Android phone with just a tap thanks to the inbuilt NFC sensor. Pairing can also be done using the usual Bluetooth 3.0 radio which is great since not all phones pack NFC. Read the full Mifone W15 review below.

mifione w15 review (1)

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Toshiba XG3 PX04P BG1 specifications and speed

Toshiba Corporation has announced three new families of SSDs with PCIe interface using the protocol NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express). All are imed at various applications including high performance portable storage, tablets, computers 2 in 1 and server applications and mass storage. The top SSD models are able to deliver speeds of up to 3250 MB / s. Let us take a look at Toshiba XG3, PX04P, BG1 one by one.

Toshiba XG3 reviews

Toshiba XG3 for high performance laptops

It is available in M.2 2280 that supports up to four PCIe 3.1 lanes and bandwidth delivering six times higher than usual SATA 3 format (in this case reaches 2516 MB / s read and 1572 MB / s write speeds). This XG3 family is equipped with QSBC (Quadruple Swing-By Code) technology which is owned by Toshiba and it ensures maximum energy efficiency. You can see their specific technical features in the table shown below.

Toshiba XG3 review

Toshiba PX04P is for servers and mass storage

Toshiba PX04P reviews

This family of SSDs has several technologies specifically designed for servers where the device is one 24 x 7. Therefore Toshiba has layed particular emphasis on energy efficiency without neglecting performance since it assumes that these SSDs will be used in critical environments. That said, it does not disappoint on the performance front, offering up to 3250 MB / s read and 2464 MB / s writing.

Toshiba PX04P review

Toshiba BG1 is for ultrabooks and tablets

Toshiba BG1 review

The BG1 is the world’s smallest (16 x 20 mm) solid state drive. In the table below, you can find its technical specifications. As you can see, there are three models: M.2 Type 1620, 2230 and 2280.

Toshiba BG1 reviews

So far,Toshiba has not disclosed the prices but we have been told that they will be launched in October this year.

Galaxy Note 5, S6+ Edge US Canada Release Date

Samsung has updated its family of premium smart phones with two new models, especially for those who like large displays. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge + both have a AMOLED 5.7 inch (2560 x 1440 pixels, with 518 PPI) screen. Under their glass and aluminum shells, you will find Samsung-built Exynos 7420 octa-core 64-bit processor backed by 4GB RAM, 32 or 64 GB of storage and Android 5.1 operating system. Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy S6 Edge + USA and Canada release dates are given below.

Galaxy Note 5, S6  Edge US Canada Release Date

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