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As if we were few, and we have another new member in the successful Samsung Galaxy family. The terminal receives the name M has been officially presented in Korea, but as it is quite possible to finish crossing borders, or that people have access to the terminal through different channels, we will introduce what we know about him.

Samsung Galaxy M is a phone with no aspirations to be among the most modern on the market, but equally interesting for some of its specifications. For you are with him, the first thing to know is that your screen is four inches Super AMOLED.

Initially we thought that it would be a R version of the Samsung Galaxy with better screen, but it is a phone with a single core processor running at 1GHz. The Galaxy uses Nvidia Tegra R 2 and Super Clear LCD screen.

The camera is not on paper to write home about, with only 3 megapixels, comes with Gingerbread, and building on its initial start in Korea, take the opportunity to include a TV tuner. The thickness is 9.9 mm, have front camera, and has 4GB of internal memory.

To some will like to know that the phone casing is metal, the style of the first wave, moving away from regular plastics in the Galaxy family. Be available in three colors: Platinum Silver, Blue Black and Lavender Pink. We would say that this is a fine tuning of the Galaxy S, welcoming each new design, better materials, and we hope you have better luck with the updates.

Crucial has been to work and has presented a product that many expected to see in the market for a while. From the hardware point of view of its new Crucial Adrenaline is only an SSD of the same make, model m4, but with a different sticker. The vital difference is special software included and whose installation is necessary for the proper functioning of the device.

This software allows the Adrenaline acts as a cache of other hard drives, keeping in memory the most frequently used files at certain times. According to Crucial, this program is completely transparent and automatic and requires the user’s attention at any time. Adrenaline Connect, install the program and go.

The first model of adrenaline Crucial will sell will with a capacity of 50 GB, tiny to serve as a single storage device but enough to be the cache of a traditional hard disk will be contained in the operating system and all the applications. It will be sold along with support for 3.5-inch bays (it is designed for desktop computers, of course) for a price still unknown. The manufacturer confirmed that it has to start shipping during the first quarter of 2012.

A good idea that it was clear that ending coming. I doubt the final solution, since it uses an SSD as a cache, such as buffer system, it aims for future medium to long term when the flash memory has reduced its selling prices. However it is clear that as far as SSDs become cheaper seems a good option, midway between the fastest and the slowest. Do you think it will work?

The R-Link tablet will become a standard feature on Renault’s new ZOE and Clio models, and will be made an optional feature on all upcoming Renault vehicles in the near future.

Renault seems to have some healthy envy of the market for tablets because it has decided to create a similar device to its range of vehicles. R-Link is a 7-inch device with touch interface that the French marque will begin to integrate into their cars in 2012, and will offer the driver a “trip computer” very advanced which will control a large number of functions with both hands from the touch screen or via a steering wheel mounted control, such as by voice command, which is quite sensible since it is not too wise to look away from the road or hands off the wheel. Renault system that reminds the Life Touch Toyota introduced in October and can integrate a smartphone in the car to use all its functions.

In this respect, the Renault dash tablet seems much more complete, because although it can synchronize with a smartphone, features a fairly complete operating system itself, with access not only to basic functions such as multimedia entertainment, GPS navigation through TomTom HD Traffic or call functions, but also linked with the computer functions of the vehicle that will provide detailed information on most of the details of the progress and operation of the vehicle, such as fuel and electricity, adding even network access to benefit various cloud services such as storage, “social life” or downloading of applications, there is always the possibility of extending the functions of the device.

Renault is looking for developers to create rich catalog of applications before it begins to integrate its range of vehicles, at which time it is expected that at least 50 different apps for download. To begin, the next year the brand R-Link add this as an option to its 2012 Clio models and the new Zoe, Renault’s commitment to electric cars, but has not yet specified what will be its price. Another detail is still unknown whether the “tablet” is removable and may be used outside the vehicle, or be fully integrated into the dashboard, which although desirable, does not seem too likely.

Now we know why there was a delay of Archos tablets until early 2012, they were saving the best for last and so surprised how well it works with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in a generation Tablets Archos G9.

In a video posted a few hours ago you can see that Archos tablets G9 along very well with the latest version of Android, but the truth Archos did not expect so soon. As discussed from the company, the tablets come in early 2012 with Android 4.0 pre-installed and function as well as we can see in the video, the more we will be considering one.

Despite being a preliminary sample, the performance of the system is incredibly fast, smooth response and interface responds perfectly compared to previous versions of what we can easily deduce that the software upgrade hardware in combination with a can offer decent results rather than interesting. With this announcement Archos brand guideline, only expected to remain well and are of the first manufacturers to make available to purchase products with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Archos models offer screens are represented by 8 and 10 “, both powered by an OMAP 4 processor 1.5GHz dual core and both SSD storage on hard disk. The version that already has its Archos Android tablet is 4.0.1, OTA update Google released some after the official presentation of the operating system, which tells me that updates with the manufacturer at least, are a day.

I must say that Archos products have greatly improved in its early versions, the software did not even include the Android Market, formed a screen resolution that left much to be desired and poor hardware, but these new versions (despite not having the best design the world) did show that the company wants and gets better with new releases. Now the price is still low compared to tablets with similar specifications. The Archos G9 range from $ 329 to $ 469, all depend on the size, type and storage capacity.

The Californian manufacturer of solid storage units Super Talent has released its new product, the SSD TeraNova, a unit capable of delivering over 500MB / s sequential transfer rates, joining the club of ultra-fast charging unit. The new Super Talent TeraNova is sold in different versions up to 480GB of capacity, and it is paired with a SandForce controller 2200, which is the main responsible for the performance of the device. Increased speed puts it in the premium segment within SSDs for home users, and is perfect for any laptop or desktop – with adapter 2.5 to 3.5 inches – high performance.

This new solid storage device can be found in versions of 64, 120, 240 and 480GB so that it covers most types of users, from which only need a boot disk where to install your operating system such as that bases all of its solid storage equipment to maximize performance. These SSDs are made with MLC NAND Flash, and have a reliability between failures of more than 2 million hours, with a 2 year limited warranty. While sequential read rates remain unchanged at 540MB / s maximum on all models is in the write speed where the different versions have their main difference – apart from the ability, of course – the basic unit is able to 64GB rates up to 490MB developing / s, a figure that rises to 510MB / s 120GB model, and reaches its maximum in the most balanced of all, TeraNova 240GB, which can read and write files sequentially with speeds 540/520MB/s respectively. Interestingly, the model with more storage (480GB) is also suffering a small handicap when writing data, and its poor performance in sequential write speed up to 480MB / s maximum extent, which is not bad but possibly, and to the excessive price can reach as large an SSD, would make most consumers opt for the one below it.

Installing an SSD as the only means of storage of a computer not only improves overall system performance, which can access both the swap file (Swap) and boot files much faster, but it is a great advantage when intensive applications using storage usage, such as processing and editing of audio and video, and even some heavy editing suites image.

The new Super Talent TeraNova today begin to distribute the commercial chain in the United States in their versions of 60GB, 120GB, 240GB and 480 gigabytes, but strangely has not yet announced a retail price.

From Logitech’s blog comes the official confirmation that all devices and Logitech Revue should begin to receive the new update to Android 3.1, Google TV. The new update notice will appear automatically if the Revue is connected to the Internet, and will only accept it to begin downloading and updating. Buyers of new Revue will also receive the update automatically once they have activated your unit.
Google TV version 2.0 that Logitech has included in its basic streamer is not that Google has already released a couple of weeks, but includes customizations and unique applications, such as Logitech Media Player, which has been updated with some improvements. One of the most important TV included with Google Android 3.1 is the new Android Market where users have access to a growing catalog where we can find for example Google Music, and up to 50 different utilities and other applications specifically created for devices multimedia. We also find improvements in speed and capacity of the system’s search engine, allowing us to quickly locate the content you’re looking for, either in local mode via an external storage device, or from internet.
Which in turn was rated by many as a major fiasco Logitech again with renewed strength with this new system, including Google Chrome browser with Flash support 10.2 for surfing the internet as if we were using our desktop computer. With the Logitech TV Cam – which can be purchased separately – and the service Vid HD, Logitech Revue also allow us to make video calls over the Internet from our HDTV, to stay connected with friends and family more comfortable, from our own lounge. This camera also allow us to leverage other future communication applications that may appear in the Android Market.
What will be the most controversial of Logitech device? The firm has already announced its intention not to produce a second generation of these Google TV, which Revue is the only of its kind in its catalog. What is still unclear after the losses it has caused, is if Logitech will continue to manufacture and supporting its only Google TV for much longer, which may depend on the success of the platform after the upgrade, and could determine sales volume, if it is profitable enough to continue to support and extend their production and sales to other regions not yet have official distribution, including Spain.

No one could predict that the success of Kinect would lead to Microsoft itself as a patron of the scene formalizing the development of applications with an SDK, let alone end up with a unique version of the computer hardware, with the intention of signing Redmond to create a motion capture system as a method of interacting with your computer. It seems curious that this technology has been with Apple, which is working on its own system of interaction through movements, or so suggests the latest patent application that the company has recently made official. The “Capture and display three-dimensional” (Three-dimensional imaging and display system) describes a method of introducing new orders or commands where the user “is optically detected in an image volume.”

The system would monitor and detect the user’s hands in three dimensional space in front of an Apple computer, and this could manipulate a series of virtual on-screen controls – or “virtual projects” – such as buttons, icons or boxes, which would supplement or completely replace to the traditional keyboard and mouse. The patent application, which is quite specific as to the operation of the interface and detailed with highly technical language, explain how the device calculate the coordinates of hand position with a single measurement system, although similar to that used Kinect with points of light and infrared camera. Apple’s vision of the virtual user interface is extremely complex and radically different from what until now has in its products, which denotes a certain concern for the success of the system from Microsoft, and also a change in the philosophy of the company, until now fairly orthodox in research of new technologies.

As observed in this large and cumbersome patent, Apple could change not only the method of introduction, if the user interface to fit the motion capture, saying goodbye to the traditional Finder. But not only be a visual change to use, the patent also details the use of other types of response, and auditory, to complement the motion capture, such as the use of a sound when turning a dial to control, or even a 3D virtual projection using a complex system of mirrors, which most likely will never become real.

What is Apple’s real intention? Personally I hope not, now or in the near future, a system so pompous and showy as comes out of Apple’s engineering labs, or anything, but I do see as might be the beginning of a transition leading to the company to devise new methods of interaction to fend off competition featuring Kinect in this case, and possibly in a relatively short period of time other similar devices that change the way they control our personal computers. Tactile interfaces such as tablets or advanced trackpads – Apple Magic Trackpad, Touchpad Logitech Wireless – have taken center stage in recent years and may now be time to more advanced technology like Kinect, coming to compatible market early next year with the intention of revolutionizing the relationship of users with their home computers.

How about getting faster network at home with a simple box? HomePlug (or powerline) is a technology that fixes it. It’s about adapters that you plug into a standard outlet and gives you a fixed network via your standard electrical wiring. Simply pull a network cable between the adapter and your router or computer. Or your printer, hard disk, video, or storage server.

Why not WiFi?

What is the point of this? Many online stuff is just as well to connect to a wireless access point? Yes, WiFi will do just fine for most things you do on a regular PC or a surf board. And of course it is nice not having to hunt around for a network socket and get tangled in wires.

While WiFi is a limited technology with a lot of disadvantages. First of all, you clearly inferior bandwidth when you go wireless. Are many of the family access the network simultaneously and make bandwidth-intensive tasks like downloading large files or stream video, it soon becomes tough.

Another important difference between wifi and a fixed connection is that the wireless is uneven. How fast you can transfer from one computer to the router varies greatly, and often the small breaks in the transmission when the connection is broken and must be resumed again, or radio signal interference.

Good for high-definition

If you only send smaller files internally on the network or surf the web so you will not know of this. The technology for file transfer, and Web protocol HTTP are both built to handle it a little choppy in the transfer. Does it take a second or two extra to download a web page and then world has not come.

The same happens when you stream movies from the web, for example from Youtube or a Play-station. With this technique, charge home much of the film in advance, so you can continue to play even if there is a break in transmission.

But, do you want to stream movies in high quality of the home server, your DLNA-connected televisions, and a bunch of computers expect the systems that communication is much more steady and does not forgive all the bumps as a wireless network with each other. So if there are too cumbersome to draw the appropriate network cables, yes that’s right then Homeplug is a really good option.

New, faster generation

During the year there has appeared a handful of HomePlug devices that will increase capacity which can be sent over the network effect. Previously, we have seen 100-200 megabits per second, but now the theoretical maximum speed to be up to 500 megabits or even for some plugs 1000 megabits.

This varies a lot depending on the quality of power lines, how much else that is plugged into nearby outlets and different things that may disturb the signal, ranging from building materials to the electromagnetic field around such things as electric radiators. But the new faster plugs are also better able to get a good enough speed in worse conditions. And they are usually much faster and more stable than WiFi.

We tested five starter for either 500 or 1000 megabits Homeplug. In them, you get two units. A to the router and one to put where you want the signal to go. Then you can easily buy more and connect. It is surprisingly big difference in the plugs, and it applies to everything from performance to the features and user interface.

Sony has launched the new Tablet Tablet S and P models announced, among other things, allow complete access to the Sony Entertainment Network. The new tablet PCs appear here with some news.

The model is Sony Tablet S including a model with a 3G module for fast data exchange with the Internet Tablet and the P model appears with a split-screen on the market. Additionally supported including the new Music Unlimited cloud service, and service Video Unlimited. Unlike other tablet devices, Sony Tablet S has an ergonomic, asymmetric design which allows it to be easily held or carried – in portrait or landscape mode – for long periods of time. The unique form factor shifts the device’s weight closer to one’s palm, making it feel lighter and more comfortable while reading a book or watching a video. The screen is sloped when placed on a flat surface, enhancing visibility and allowing typing to be more comfortable. Placing Sony Tablet S onto a specialized cradle (sold separately) converts the device into a digital photo frame or a digital clock that displays customizable information.

The new Sony Tablet S appears as a model SGPT114 and stands out optically from the known models. Facilities include, among other things HSUPA and WLAN to exchange data. Then there is the Nvidia Tegra 2 platform, which provides plenty of power in operation and still have 16GB of memory space that can be expanded via SD card slot. All inputs and outputs are held at the 9.4-inch (23.8-centimeter) touch screen display and continues to be a micro-USB interface is available. The integration via DLNA is also included.

The Sony P Tablet PC Tablet appears to contrast with two 5.5-inch (13.9-centimeter) touch screen display that can be easily folded together. The new touch-screen displays can be used in a variety of ways, for example with a virtual keyboard on one screen and the display on the other display. The Tablet P model equipped with both WLAN and UMTS, and also offers the Nvidia Tegra to 2 processor technology and 4GB of internal memory that can be expanded via microSD card slot. In addition, there comes a micro-USB port, and the model just has a weight of 372 grams.

Sony has finally taken the wraps off of its new Sony S and Sony P Android tablets, heralding the start of the company’s new push to combine its huge range of consumer electronics. The Sony Tablet with 16/32GB S appears as a wireless version for 479 € and 579 € in the trade. The 3G version with Wi-Fi starts at 599 €. The Sony Tablet P, we have no prices available yet.

Lenovo has announced a new addition to its All-In-One (AIO) desktop PC lineup for consumers – the Lenovo C325. According to the manufacturer, the device is designed to “give consumers the space-savings and affordability that families want, along with the multimedia capabilities that make the PC the hub of digital family life”.

From the house you Lenovo, we can now present the new Lenovo C325 All-In-One PC, which will appear in December for the Christmas season at a price of 399 € (RRP) in Germany. The new all-in-one PC will yield directly a 20-inch monitor with LED backlight for the delivery of content with.

The C325 AIO has a 20-inch LED-backlit display with optional multitouch touchscreen support. Users can watch DVDs using the AIOs’ DVD player/optional burner or stream movies through the WiFi connection. For an even bigger screen experience to watch video, consumers can hook up a HDTV or monitor via the PC’s HDMI port. The device includes stereo speakers supporting SRS Premium Sound. Video calls can be made using the AIOs’ High Sensitivity webcam, which, says the maker, boasts advanced software for facial tracking and fun image effects.

The facilities of the new All-in-One PC includes among others a DVD player or a DVD burner and an option for data transfer is wireless Internet available. The All-in-One PC can be connected to a TV including HDMI interface, and transmits via thanks to the SRS Premium sound with stereo speakers for Soundausgbae. The whole system is equipped with the AMD Fusion platform and therefore offers an AMD E-450 processor, and an ATI Radeon graphics chipset. In addition, the following Memory and lots of interfaces, including USB 3.0.

The C325 AIO helps celebrate entertainment and the digital life in a big way, starting with a large 20-inch LED-backlit display with optional multitouch touchscreen support. Users can watch DVDs using the AIOs’ DVD player/optional burner or stream movies through the WiFi connection. For an even bigger screen experience to watch video, consumers can hook up a HDTV or monitor via the PC’s HDMI port. When it comes to rich, impressive sound, look no further than this device’s integrated stereo speakers supporting SRS(R) Premium Sound. Social media hounds will enjoy instant video calls with friends using the AIOs’ High Sensitivity webcam, which boasts advanced software for facial tracking and fun image effects.

Lenovo also has the Eye Distance System and Dynamic Brightness System in the new All-in-one PC in use, the user makes the attention on it as soon as it is too close to the screen or the screen brightness is not set optimally.