How LEDs Are Creation of Smart Future ?

12/20/2012 by

LED refers to Light Emitting Diodes. You might have seen this technology being used by your friends or people you know. Thumbs down, if you do not use this in your home. Technology is progressing and so the people, but it seems that you are still on the same place. The ones who use LED technology are paying their contribution in defining bright future. They are playing their role in the creation of smart future. How? Well, the ‘HOW’ must be hitting your brain now. Right? The benefits of LED will answer this ‘How’ part. Let us have a look at it.

How LEDs Are Creation of Smart Future ?

No Heat

The best part of LEDs is nearly zero Heat Production by it. When you use traditional ways of lighting like CFLs or Fluorescent bulbs, then you might have noted that these get hot after a few minutes working. This happens due to heat production by them. About 80 percent of input energy gets converted into heat by CFLs. No such problem is there when you use LED as the heat production is almost zero.

Safe

As the CFLs get hot after a short time usage, one cannot use them in small places as there is always a huge risk in doing so. This makes CFLs to be unsafe. No heat production is involved in LEDs, so totally safe to use in any kind of places. Moreover, LEDs do not contain any glass in them, so there is not any problem of breakage. This makes LEDs safe from every aspect.

Energy Efficient

As stated already, heat production by LEDs is near to zero. It directly means that LEDs convert all the supplied energy into light. There is not any consumption of input energy. So you make use of all input energy. This certainly reduces the high electricity bills which always hit your doors.

Eco Friendly

Along with saving your hard earned money and thinking about your safety, taking care of environment is also your duty. After all, we all have to live in this environment and one can’t expect the life to exist if the environment is polluted. LEDs do not pollute the environment to any extent as these do not make use of dangerous material which can cause problems to environment. This is the reason why governments suggest people to use LEDs instead of CFLs, as in CFLs’ production, a dangerous material Mercury is used. This is highly harmful for environment.

Various Shapes and Sizes

LEDs are available in various shapes and sizes. It is clearly known that everyone has its own fantasies and choice. In CFLs, all are compelled to use same poor design, whether they like it or not. But no such case in LEDs. You have the option to select from a wide range of LEDs of different shapes and sizes. Select the one that suits your home the most. After all, it is beauty of your house that defines your personality. Right?

Author Bio: Guest post by Naven, who contribute for Nice LED lights to save electricity, where you can find largest selection of Peimar LED Stripes, LED bulbs, LED ceiling Lights etc.

Filed Under: Tech News

Upcoming Launches 2013 – What to Watch for in 2013 ?

12/06/2012 by

As another year ends tech enthusiasts eagerly look forward to the latest offerings from the worlds of gaming, computers, smartphones and TVs. With rumored big releases from the likes of Microsoft, Apple and Amazon we take a look at some of the most highly anticipated technology for 2013.

So here are some of the most anticipated upcoming launches for the next year. Read on to know more about the upcoming launches 2013.

Upcoming Launches 2013

Upcoming Launches 2013

Xbox 720

One of the most anticipated gaming releases for the new year, the next generation of Microsoft’s successful Xbox family is surrounded by rumours. Even the name has been privy to leaks and privacy control! Reports suggest that the new console will be released in autumn next year. Speculation abounds as to the gaming set-up but rumours are rife that discs will be obsolete and Microsoft will instead opt for a complete, digital offering. Tech Radar reports that Microsoft recently filed a patent for an augmented reality project which would project images onto the walls, producing a completely immersed gaming experience. Whatever the final outcome this is definitely one to watch next year!

Read : 3 Awesome Games for your XBOX 360

4G

Recently arrived in the UK, 4G is set to burst on to the mobile broadband scene in 2013. While EE is currently the only provider of 4G the new year is set to bring a new host of operators, including Vodafone, Telefonica and Three. The network provides speeds of between eight and 12 megabits per second making it as fast as home broadband connections. Tech enthusiasts are sure to look forward to quicker downloads and less buffering as well as better coverage. If you’ve held back from EE’s 4G offering in hope of getting a better deal the new year is certain to bring highly competitive rates as the big companies fight for 4G control!

Apple television

Rumours of an Apple television have abounded for years but now rumblings in the tech world mean that the highly anticipated release may arrive sooner than we think with many predicting it will be enter the market at the end of 2013. Nicknamed the Apple iTV, it is believed that the size of the screens (no doubt in keeping with Apple’s chic designs) will be between 32 and 55 inches. Sources say it is likely that Apple will incorporate facial recognition, like Microsoft’s Kinect, resulting in an interactive device. It is also rumoured that Apple will include Siri, its voice recognition software, so users can essentially talk to their TV. While nothing has been confirmed by Apply itself all signs point to an imminent release.

Kindle phone

The Kindle phone is largely based on rumour, which was unfounded when Amazon failed to announce plans for the product alongside the launch of its updated Kindle Fire and Kindle e-reader in September 2012. Expectations had reached fever pitch among tech reporters before the launch and many were left disappointed. However, that doesn’t mean a plan for a Kindle phone is not on the cards. While a 2012 release is unlikely, it could well be that Amazon reveals the latest addition to their Kindle family in the new year.

Leap Motion

Just one look at the promo video for Leap Motion and you’re already eager to pre-order the interactive device. Not quite a mouse and not quite a keyboard the Leap platform is placed in front of your computer or laptop and tracks your finger movements which are then replicated on screen. You can control your computer movements without even touching it! The company expects to start shipping devices next year so expect to see this in tech shops everywhere (that is until they sell out, which they probably will!)

Whatever happens in the new year, it’s sure to be one hell of a techno ride!

Author Bio : This article was written by Rachel Hurley who writes for Appliances Online. When she isn’t looking into the technological future she enjoys grabbing a glass of wine and relaxing on the couch. Follow her on Twitter @Rachel_Hurley23.

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Tech News

PC Sales hit Roadblock After the Launch of Windows 8

12/04/2012 by

Windows 8 was launched among much hype but it seems as if it has failed to live up to the hype created at the time of its launch. The news is that PC sales are down after Windows 8 have started rolling out. Not a good news for Microsoft.

Launch of Windows 8

Microsoft entered the tablet industry, mainly dominated by iPad, with the launch of Microsoft Surface tablet that runs on Windows 8. The new operating system looks great if used with touch-based devices but it failed to impress the folks who used it on their notebooks and computers.

According to a report released by a market research company, NPD Group, the Notebooks sales have dropped by 24 percent compared to the same period last year since the launch of Windows 8. The Desktop PCs have reported better performance than Notebooks but their sales is also down at 9 percent from the previous period. Overall the sales of devices running on Microsoft Windows 8 have fallen 21 percent compared to last year.

It is too early to predict that Windows 8 has failed, but still it has not been able to create a positive impact like it was created with Windows 7. However the sales of Windows 8 can go up as their is a whole festive season ahead of us.

One further thing that is a reason behind the drop on sales percentage is that the prices of many of the devices including Desktops running on Windows 8 have increased up to 10 percent. This rise in prices have also helped Windows 8 hit a roadblock.

The sales figure doesn’t include the Microsoft Surface tablet as of now, because Microsoft has yet started supplying it.

Source : T3.com

Filed Under: Surface Tablets, Tech News

Apple Tax – Is the Apple Experience Worth the Cost?

11/04/2012 by

Apple has lately been something of a controversial company. While many see their products as highly inventive, intuitive and well designed, they could easily be accused of abusing their popularity. Not only is Apple currently suing everyone left, right and center, but they are also well known for create a very closed system that prevents customers from using their devices freely and for charging a lot more for the privilege.

Apple Tax

Credits : Cult Of Mac

What is Apple Tax ?

‘Apple Tax’ is a term that refers not only to the much higher price you’ll pay extra initially when you buy an Apple (try an extra hundred dollars or two for a device with generally lower specs even) but also for the increased price you’ll pay for just about everything else from that point on from media to songs. This is the price you pay for owning an Apple, this is ‘Apple Tax’, but is it worth it? Here are some other examples of Apple charging more for your products…

Apps

One notable difference between the Play Store and App Store is the cost of apps. It is much cheaper for a developer to develop an Android app than it is for them to develop the same thing on iPhone, Google take a much lower cut, there are far more ways of doing it (Basic4Android for instance lets them program it in a language similar to the very popular and easy Visual Basic) and they don’t need to buy any hardware especially. It’s no wonder then that you end up paying much more for your iPhone apps than you do for the same thing on other devices.

Take Amazing Alex – $0.99 on iPhone, $2.99 on iPad, or completely free on Android devices (tablet and phone) and the same is true of many other popular apps in the store. There are also just higher numbers of free apps on Android meaning that you can enjoy doing almost everything you need to without spending anything. Of course the quality is somewhat more negligible and there are again compatibility issues, so again you have to ask yourself whether it’s worth paying more for the iTunes experience?

Software and Hardware

At the same time after you’ve paid more for your iPhone and more for your apps, Apple ten find more other ways to charge you extra too. The fact that iPhones have such an unusual power port and no micro USB for instance means that you aren’t going to be able to charge your iPhone or iPod at a friend’s house from their computer. If you lose your iPhone charge you will need to buy one of the Apple branded ones and of course for that you will pay twice the price. And even the third party peripherals such as cases and screen protectors will cost you significantly more for Apple devices than they will for Samsung or Blackberry ones.

It’s not just on the iPhone that you will be paying more however, you’ll also be paying a lot more for your Macbooks than you would for a HP or another computer with similar specs. Again this also extends to the software – such as MS Word, as well as the peripheries. And if you’re into downloading things without paying full price (shame on you!) then that’s going to be a lot harder on an Apple machine meaning you can’t even worm your way out of the Apple tax.

Restrictions

In some ways you could also consider some of the many restrictions that Apple place on their products as being a form of tax too. For instance the DRM on your iTunes music that prevents you from copying it to more than a handful of devices, or the fact that you need iTunes to even access the files on your device. When all is said and done Apple users put up with a lot out of loyalty to their favorite tech firm… but do they get the same love back?

Whether or not you are happy to pay extra for the privilege of having a half-eaten apple logo on your device is of course a matter of choice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get annoyed by it – particularly when Apple own such a large share of the market, and particularly when they have been recently accused of using tax ‘shelters’ to avoid paying all that much tax themselves… (apparently getting out of around $3 billion last year). Time will tell whether Apple’s antics eventually come back to haunt them, but for now – what do you think about it?

Image Credits : Cult Of Mac

Author Bio:
Jeet is a gadget lover and has used many of Apple’s products including earlier Macs, Powerbook, and the latest iGadgets. He works with GetLinksPro and writes on a variety of topics including technology and internet.

Filed Under: Iphone, Tech News

Microsoft launches Surface Tablets along with Windows 8 !!!

10/26/2012 by

It’s merry time for techies and gadget freaks as Microsoft finally launched its very first tablet just days after iPad Mini was launched. Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky, head of Windows unit and the person behind Widows 8 launched the latest hardware in front of around 1000 media persons and PC industry partners.

Microsoft launches Surface Tablets.

The launch of the Surface tablets is clearly shows that Microsoft is trying to take a strong position in the mobile computing market which was till now led by Apple Inc. and Google Inc. Steve Ballmer stated ” We have reimagined Windows and we have reimagined the whole PC industry “.

The early reviews of Microsoft were mixed as some were criticizing the design and the user interface while some where praising it and even calling it a revolutionary design. But amidst all the speculation and after the heavy testing and tweaking, Surface tablets were launched and went on sale on Thursday midnight.

Have a look : Microsoft takes on Apple; finally unveils the Surface Tablets

Alongwith Surface tablets, it was the day that the much-awaited Windows 8 was launched for the people to use. Windows 8 sports a completely new look with its Metro-like design and the tile interface. No wonder it will work best with touch enabled devices like Surface tablets and Windows phones.

Microsoft launches Windows 8

According to Steve Sinofsky, Windows 8 is built on the base of Windows 7 which proved to be the best selling OS for Microsoft reaching upto 670 million license already sold.

Many people including the investors are uncertain about the success of Windows 8, because of the fact that the consumer previews got some rave reviews. However they feel that a solid and ground-breaking launch could hep Microsoft’s stock which have remained quite low compared to Apple’s stock.

Have a look : HP Unveiles Four New All-in-One Windows 8 Computers !!!

No wonder, Microsoft is trying to give a tough competition to Apple by launching its Surface tablet and Windows 8 only after iPad Mini was launched and days before Google Nexus 7 hit the stores. Now we only have to witness the clash of the titans. Let’s see if Microsoft can make way by competing with two giants who have always ruled the world of mobile computing.

What’s your say? Will Microsoft Surface tablets and Windows 8 live up to the expectations ?

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, Microsoft, Surface Tablets, Tech News

Apple Launched iPad Mini to Take Over the Tablet Market.

10/26/2012 by

Apple has always had a upper hand when it comes to mobile computing market. The evergreen iPhone and iPad are the true examples. Many tablets and smartphones were released to give these two a competition but it all provide futile as both these stood right there and made way for their successors.

Apple Launched iPad Mini

If that was not enough, Apple made another move to take the dominance of the market by launching iPad Mini before the Google Nexus 7 hit the stores. The new iPad Mini is half the size of the existing iPad and it clearly gives an idea that its been made to compete with the likes of Google Nexus 7 and Amazon’s Kindle Fire.

It was clearly evident that the main focus is to completely take over the growing market as Schiller compared the iPad Mini with Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, citing feature by feature why the iPad Mini was superior compared to its couterparts.

From the first reviews, it looks that iPad Mini will surely prove to be a tough competitor as it boasts of almost all the specs as the existing iPad excluding the screen size. Its a Mini version so the screen size will definitely be small. Apple will surely make a dream run with this device if we go with the specs but the prize may prove to be a little hindrance in the dream run.

Apple’s iPad Mini is priced at $329 for the WiFi-only model where as the cheapest Amazon Kindle Fire comes at $159 and Google Nexus 7 has got a price tag of $249.

But it seems that Apple executives doesn’t care about this little hindrance as Tim Cook stated that Apple sold the 100 millionth iPad just two weeks before the launch; the first iPad went on sale in April 2012. That’s one hell of a benchmark, almost impossible for anyone to cross.

So what do you think will the iPad Mini do to the mobile computing market ? Is it capable to take over the whole market before Google Nexus 7 hit the stores ? Have you say …..

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, iPad, Tech News

HP Unveiles Four New All-in-One Windows 8 Computers !!!

09/10/2012 by

Since Windows 8 was announced, it has been in the limelight – for some good reasons while for some bad reasons also. It has always managed to stay in limelight by rolling out different preview versions and announcing new features time after time. Plus it gained momentum as experts were criticizing its design while some geeks where appreciating it.

We don’t want to talk much about Windows 8 here as it has officially been announced that Windows 8 will be out by October this year and you can enjoy it in your own PC.

Read : Microsoft Surface Tablets

Still there is about a month to its release, HP has unveiled four amazing all-in-one desktop computers, which are all super-slim. Most of the HP all-in-ones or the TouchSmart line of devices are quite famous for its touch-screen, but there is an exception in one of the unveiled PCs. The all-in-one PC, SpectreOne which is the slimmest in the group, is not a touch-screen computer. SpectreOne is just 11.5mm thin, the company’s slimmest all-in-one PCs.

HP SpectreOne all-in-one :

HP SpectreOne Windows 8

HP SpectreOne – The slimmest all-in-one Windows 8 PC

SpectreOne is a sleek PC with a 23.6-inch flush-glass full HD display and a curved back; features a wireless trackpad and powered up with multi-touch technology (Much like Apple – HP should be ready with some lawyers) so that the users can scroll and swipe through the Windows 8′s metro-style user interface.

The SpectreOne is loaded with 1GB NVDIA graphics card and an optional ExpressCache that speeds up the boot times and applications start time. A notable feature of HP’s SpectreOne is that it supports near-field communication (NFC) technology which means you can share stuff with just a tap. The device is equipped two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports.

As per HP, the SpectreOne is powered up by the latest intel processors but didn’t reveal the  actual configuration. Also the release date hasn’t been announced yet. But the device is expected to be out by November in the US with a price tag of $1,299.

HP Envy 23 and HP Envy  20 :

HP has also unveiled two more all-in-ones. The two PCs are HP Envy 20 and HP Envy 23, both are touchscreen devices and the name is so because of their respective diagonal display sizes. Both the touch-based all-in-ones are powered by Windows 8 and sports a 10-point multi-touch functionality. Plus, you wouldn’t need to worry about the memory, as it is loaded with a huge disk space, about 3 TB of storage space.

HP Envy All-in-Ones

Both the computers, Envy 23 and Envy 20 are to be released in the month of October, priced at $999 for 23-inch and $799 for the latter.

HP Pavilion 20 all-in-one :

The fourth all-in-one in line is the HP Pavilion 20 which is also slated to be out by the month of October with a price tag of $499.

HP Pavilion

Let me know what you think about the all-in-one Windows 8 HP desktops. Lets see what you think about HP computers.

Author Bio : Lanroni is a blogger and writer who writes for www.opendoorloan.co.uk. He also shares link to help you get quick loans.

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, Tech News

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 launched – Apple’s iPad gets a stiff competitor, again.

08/09/2012 by

I think that the companies are now focusing more on tablets. I don’t know why but it is true that people, especially tech-savvy people are more inclined to buying a tablet instead of a computer or a laptop. So what else do I need to say. Let,s get to the topic. Samsung’s most awaited smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has finally been unveiled. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 would probably change the tides in the tablet market and give the market-dominating iPad a tough competition. Just about a month back, Microsoft launched Surface tablets to get into the tablet market and now its Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 to rock the market.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

South Korea’s giant Samsung has finally unveiled its most awaited smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a super-size version of its predecessor Galaxy Note smartphone. The Galaxy Note 10.1 is twice as wide as its predecessor and is nearly of the size of a tablet. The release comes as Samsung is making its position strong in the tablet market, which is dominated by Apple’s iPad. This would only add fuel to the battle as the two technology giants are already engaged in a legal war over patent infringements.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is powered by Google’s Android 4.0.3 OS and features a big touchscreen which around 10.1 inches diagonally, considerably twice the size of the previous Galaxy Note. Galaxy Note came with a stylus and so Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 too comes with a stylus known as “S pen” to write notes and draw on the screen with much ease. An advanced feature too has been included. The new version allows users to split the screen in half to view two programs at once. The new version is much faster and you can run multiple applications faster as Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 comes equipped with a quad-core processor.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

The new Galaxy Note weighs 597 grams, which is lighter than iPad that weighs 652 grams. Powered with a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, you can expect much faster performance even with multiple applications running. Also the Note is better than the iPad in terms of camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 comes with a 5 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 1.9 MP front camera, while iPad comes with a similar 5 MP rear camera but a 0.3 MP front camera. It comes with a storage capacity of 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB, and MicroSD upto 64 GB. Its powered by WiFi and 3G connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is already on sale in Germany and the United Arab Emirates. Samsung launched Galaxy Note in November, a device which was an amalgamation of its flagship product Galaxy S smartphones and the Galaxy tablets. So the new tablet, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is apparently launched aiming at giving Apple’s market-leading iPad a tough competition.

The new Galaxy Note is practically a new tablet PC that comes with a stylus pen, in which the iPad lacks big time. Moreover, Samsung has been concentrating more on expanding the range of stylus-equipped mobile devices to compete better against its US rival, which has not released any such products till date.

Samsung and Apple are already engaged in a bitter court battle in 10 countries worldwide over patents for smartphones and tablet computers. At a recent major hearing in California, Apple is seeking more than $2.5 billion after accusing the South Korean giant of infringing patents. Samsung, on the other hand, denies this and counter-charges that Apple has infringed its patents for wireless communication.

Let’s not get more into the legal issues of the two tech giants. What we should concentrate more on is the fact that we are getting more and more tablets and smartphones to enjoy as the giants are rolling out new and better devices.

With Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 10.1, Apple faces another possible killer. The specs in most aspects are much in favor to the Android device, but still can it dethrone the king ???

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, Tech News

Nokia N1 Concept Phone runs on Android 4.0 [Rumor]

07/16/2012 by
One of the leading brands in the mobile market is Nokia. The Nokia phones are recognized for its high battery life and some great features that it offers. There is no doubt that many smartphones have over shined Nokia handsets in the recent times, but still Nokia holds a prominent share in mobile market.
Nokia N1 Concept Phone on Android 4.0
Many people on this Earth are waiting for Nokia to launch a handset powered by the most sought-after mobile-operating system, Android. But there seems no sign of these from the Nokia camp. However there are many concepts designs and of course rumors floating around on the Internet.

 

But the Nokia N1 (Concept Phone) seems to be the most ideal deal for this. A rumor goes along with the phone and seems to be very close to the configuration that Nokia officials might have in mind, if they decide to launch their first phone featuring the Android OS.

 

If these rumors and designs are true, then Nokia N1 will come with a 41-megapixels camera and a PureView Carl Zeiss sensor, HD ClearBack display and pure Google experience. Sporting a 41 megapixel PureView camera, this phone will compel you to take more and more shots. Also the potential future Nokia model will get a resolution upgrade.

 

Right now, that Nokia is sticking with Microsoft, there is no way you could get something like this. But give Nokia some time and space and probably Nokia would ditch the Windows phones and go to the Android route. And hope for the best.

 

It would be too cool to see a design like this and those three capacitive buttons just below the display on the device actually looks pretty awesome.

 

The creator of this 41 megapixel Android-powered cameraphone Nokia N1 concept says that he took inspiration from Nokia Lumia 800 handset.

 

All we have to do is just wait and see if Nokia can regain its numero uno spot in the mobile market by launching the Android enabled smartphone. All the Nokia lovers will love to see that. Though I am not a fan of Nokia, but if it teamed up with Android, I would surely love to get one for myself.

 

Till then just hope for the best and stay subscribed with us ……

 

 

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, Tech News

Google announces Nexus 7; eyeing the growing tablet-market !!!

06/28/2012 by
Google announces Nexus 7
      I think the tech world is being a lot of generous on us these days. New launches, new announcements have surfaced in the recent days. See, just a week ago, Microsoft launched its tablet-cum-laptop, in the market to compete with the market-dominating brand Apple’s iPad. If this is not enough, we got the news of Android OS’s upgrade. Android got an upgrade from 4.0 IceCream Sandwich to 4.1 Jelly Bean. And now yet another great announcement.

 

     Google too entered the tablet-market and thus in the competition with its very own Nexus tablet. It seems that Google was just waiting for Microsoft to take the initial step and as Microsoft’s Surface was announced, Google announced its tablet within no time. Are they both planning to take out Apple, or what ???



     With Google I/O’s opening note, the company announced its first tablet under the ‘Nexus’ branding. Google has officially announced the Nexus 7 tablet, its very first reference-grade tablet. Nexus 7 is the first and currently the only device with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Google announces Nexus 7

 

     The device is not only the first one running on Jelly Bean but also the first one to ship with the fully finished Chrome for Android. The device is ofcourse made by Asus. Nexus 7 comes with some of the great features, that are way to much compared to its price. Its priced at $199 for the 8GB model and $249 for the 16GB model. And it comes with a $25 Google Play credit.

 

     The device comes with a quad-core Tegra 3, a 1.2 megapixel front camera, NFC technology, 1280×800 HD display and a 7-inch IPS-based LCD covered in a ‘Scratch-resistant Corning glass’. All this for just a mediocre price of $199. The device also has GPS feature.

 

     I have reminded you many times in the past to subscribe to our newsletter to get all the important tech updates directly in your inbox. If you haven’t yet subscribed, then you must now. You won’t take a chance missing out on some great launches, would you ??

 

      In the upcoming articles, we will try to cover more about the ongoing of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet. Till then, you enjoy this awesome video.

Filed Under: Gadgets Breach, Google Nexus Tablets, Tech News
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