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Shuttle DS57U is first fanless PC with Broadwell

After launching Shuttle XH97V and SH97R6 nettops, the company has introduced world first fan less computer with Intel broadwell processor which represents fifth Intel generation. The new Shuttle DS57U incorporates Intel motherboard and processor socket Broadwell BGA  which means that the processor is soldered to the motherboard. The Shuttle DS57U is launched as successor to the Shuttle DS81 and DS47 which occupied exactly 1 liter volume. Its exact dimensions are 20 x 3.95 x 16.5 cm in case someone wants to double check.

Shuttle DS57U review

Shuttle DS57U specifications

The  Shuttle DS57U specifications include Intel Celeron 3205U dual-core processor that runs at 1.5 Ghz with two SO-DIMM sockets to install up to 16 GB of RAM DDR3L memory and a bay which is used to install an SSD / HDD 2.5 “drive with SATA3 interface. The Intel Celeron 3205U is manufactured using 14 nm manufacturing technology and consumes just 15 watts of power.

And since this Intel Broadwell Celeron 3205U CPU does not require active cooling, it runs very quite. is delivered as barebone computer. The retail price for the Shuttle barebone DS57U is about 232 euros (VAT included).

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TechNexion Toucan-0700 runs Android on Freescale i.MX6 Processors

TechNexion Toucan-0700 is a HMI panel that is based on Freescale i.MX6 processor with a  baseboard following EDM standard for system-on modules. TechNexion Toucan-0700 features EDM1-CF-IMX6 SoM which was also used in Wandboard boards and runs Android 4.3 or Android 4.4 operating system.

TechNexion Toucan-0700

TechNexion Toucan-0700 specifications include Freescale i.MX6 Solo / Duallite Cortex A9 processor with Vivante GPUs, 512MB / 1GB RAM, 4GB eMMC flash storage + micro SD slot, 7″ LCD display with LED backlight, 1024×600 resolution, HDMI 1.4 for external display, 1x USB 2.0 host port, 1x USB OTG 3.0 connector and 7 Watt power consumption.

TechNexion Toucan-0700 review

TechNexion Toucan-0700 can be mounted using 4 mounting clips (included), or an optional 35×75 VESA Mount (MIS C. Standard). You can find its documentation on official company’s pages. It is on sale for 540.09 Euros without Wireless LAN / Bluetooth and 584.00 Euros with both of those wireless radios.

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Asus MG279Q is a monitor with FreeSync support

Earlier it was not know if the Asus MG279Q supports AMD FreeSync or not but today it was confirmed by an AMD representative that the Asus MG279Q will indeed support FreeSync technology. However it will be limited to a minimum of 40 Hz and a maximum of 120 Hz.

Asus MG279Q review

Here are the exact words of AMD,

AMD does not have a black or white list for FreeSync monitors, and while the monitor supports the standard DisplayPort 1.2a, it can operate at variable refresh rate (VRR) provided by the manufacturer.

An Asus representative confirmed that the new Asus MG279Q features variable refresh rates between 40 and 120 H which means it will be compatible with AMD FreeSync. Asus MG279Q specifications include a 27 inch screen with IPS type panel. It has resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and has refresh rates of 120 Hz. Asus MG279Q has a contrast ratio of 1000: 1, 350 cd / m2 brightness and viewing angles of 178 degrees.

Port selection includes DisplayPort 1.2a +, a mini Display Port, two HDMi and MHL port with two USB 3.0 ports. The monitor will hit the market shelves by the end of March at a suggested price of $ 699.

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Super Talent DuraDrive ZT4 is rugged SSD for extreme conditions

Super Talent DuraDrive ZT4 is the newest SSD in the market that is designed specifically for a commercial and industrial complications. The new DuraDrive ZT4 makes use of “Zero Insertion Force” 40-pin connector with IDE interface and like its predecessor is intended to be used in the aerospace , computer and medical systems including many other applications where reliability is a must.

Super Talent DuraDrive ZT4 review

Super Talent DuraDrive ZT4 has slightly smaller form factor than usual laptop SSDs. It measures 51.8 x 69.8 x 5 mm that allows it to be used in tight areas. The disc is completely sealed which in turn allows it to be used in environments of extreme heat / cold and even in adverse weather conditions.

Therefore Super Talent DuraDrive ZT4 is designed to operate at a temperature ranging from -40 to + 85 degree Celsius and is able to withstand shocks up to 1500G (off) and 16G (operating).

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AOC Q2778VQE is a WQHD computer monitor

AOC Q2778VQE was launched today that features a 27 inch display packing 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. AOC Q2778VQE is ideal for fast-paced games and movies. The screen of AOC Q2778VQE has an aspect ratio of 16: 9 and viewing angles of 170 degrees horizontally and 160 degrees vertically. Since many users make use of different ports to connect their devices to their computer monitors, AOC has equipped it with several ports that include Display Port, HDMI, DVI and D-Sub connectors. This is how it looks like.

AOC Q2778VQE

AOC Q2778VQE not only offers high performance but also come with nifty power saving modes like Eco Mode and e-Saver. In fact this computer monitor also meets strict regulations such as Energy Star 6.0 and TCO 6.0. AOC offers a on site replacement service for up to 3 years.

AOC Q2778VQE specifications are given below:
Line monitor    Pro-line
Monitor size    27 Inch
Display Format    16: 9
Brightness    350 cd / m 2 (type)
Contrast ratio    1000: 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio    80M: 1
Response Time    1 ms
Maximum resolution    2560 × 1440 @ 60Hz
Connectors: D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and Display Port   

AOC Q2778VQE is now available at a suggested retail price of 399 euros  and you can find more details in the AOC website.

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Download official Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910F 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM

Official Android 5.0.1 lollipop is now available for Snapdragon variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 that bears SM-N910F model number. If you have not received the update on your Galaxy Note 4, then you can download the update by following the instructions given below and get it updated. The best part is that you will not lose your warranty or do any harm to your device if you flash this. Please note that it’s only for N910C. Knox stays 0x0 which implies Knox counter will not increase and warranty will not get void.

Download Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910F 5.0.1 Lollipop ROM

Installation instructions.

Extract (unzip) the firmware file – download link.
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

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Review of Galaxy Note 4 Swarovski Battery Cover

Some people like a lot of bling on their phone and many of us resort to cheap Chinese bling cases but those who prefer quality choose Swarovski. The quality of Swarovski for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 looks amazing and it really stylize your phone. Swarovski battery cover is adorned with crystals and is very easy to install.

Review of Galaxy Note 4 Swarovski Battery Cover

Simple remove your current battery cover and replace it the Swarovski case for Galaxy Note 4 and you are done. It fits just like the OEM case and adds minimum bulk, keeping your phone’s overall profile very thin. Here is its video review.

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CM12 mod available for Galaxy Note 4

You can now download CM12 mod for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. CM a k a Cyanogen Mod gives users vanilla android experience that free of Samsung bloatware and other unnecessary applications that come pre installed on the Note 4. While a lot of work has been done in porting CM12 to Galaxy Note 4, it is still pretty much a work in progress.

CM12 note 4

You can download the build from here and try it for yourself. Keep in mind that currently a lot of things are broken and it is clearly not good enough for daily usage. For instance camera, telephony, data, audio and many other things are not working.

So if your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is your main phone, stick to the stock firmware. 

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Get the TWRP for Note 4 to flash custom firmwares easily

TWRP stands for team win recovery project and it allows the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 users to easily flash custom firmwares easily. After installing TWRP on your Note 4, all you will have to do download the ZIP file containing the firmware or hack to the phone and flash it in recovery mode by holding down the volume up + power button.

TWRP for Note 4

It shall be noted that the warranty will be void after you have installed TWRP custom recovery on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. You can download it from following links:

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Acer Aspire VN7-791G Black Edition specifications, features GTX 950M GPU

Acer Aspire VN7-791G Black Edition has been launched that features the Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M GPU or GTX 960M. Prices start at 900 euro for the base model and these new laptops will be hitting the market shelves in mid-March. The Acer Aspire VN7-791G Black Edition could be the first notebook series to make use of these two new GPU units.

Acer Aspire VN7-791G Black Edition

The top specced model NX.MUWEU.004 Acer Aspire VN7-791G Black Edition specification include Intel Core i7 4720HQ processor with Intel Real Sense 3D camera and GTX 960M GPU. It will retail for 1550 euro. Lenovo also launched Y50 with same Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M GPU just few days back. However the Lenovo Y50 has better UHD screen and cheaper price tag too (1000 euro).

The cheaper one  Acer Aspire VN7-791G-555U (internal name NX.MUSEU.004) as mentioned earlier will cost 900 euro. Its specifications include Intel Core i5-4210H , 8 GB of memory (RAM) and a 1TB hard drive along with GTX 950M graphics unit.