Nokia Maemo 5 Announced

                           Before the Nokia world conference kick starts later this month,the new product announcements were made by nokia themselves.Hot in the heels after announcing their entry into PC market,nokia now have made a maemo-5 phone N900,which probably i think would ditch symbian.i didnt find any reason why nokia bought symbian foundation last year for 500 million$.Anyway have look at Nokia N900 and its new OS.Really,It looks promising.

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Looks awesome!!

Here is a hands on video:

 

Hardware:

• ARM Cortex-A8 600MHz processor with up to 1GB of application memory (256MB RAM and 768MB of virtual memory).
• 3.5 inch widescreen, 800 x 480 pixels resolution, resistive touch.
• Dimensions of 110.9 x 59.8 x 18mm (19.5mm at camera), weight of 181g. This is shorter, but wider, thicker and heavier than the N97 (117 x 55.3 x 15.9mm at 150g). It's significantly smaller than the N810 (72 x 128 x 14mm at 226g), the previous Maemo device. 
• Horziontal slider form factor with 3 line QWERTY keyboard on the lower slide and integrated (around the camera) device 'kick' stand.
• WiFi (b/g) (includes UPnP support) and HSDPA connectivity (triband WCDMA 900/1700/2100 and quadband GSM).
• 5 megapixel main camera (2.8 aperture, 5.2 focal length, dual LED flash and video light), with Carl Zeiss Tessar optics, video capture at WVGA (800 x 480) at up to 25 frames per second. Camera supports geotagging, tagging with keyword and ability to share to Ovi and Flickr.
• Integrated GPS with A-GPS.
• Integrated FM transmitter.
• Bluetooth 2.1, including full support for stereo headsets (A2DP and AVRCP).
• Nokia 3.5mm AV connector for audio input/output and TV-Out.
• microUSB for connectivity and charging.
• 32GB of internal flash storage, microSD card slot.
• Nokia BL-5J battery with 1320 mAh capacity.

Software:

• Runs Maemo 5; Nokia say, 'Maemo brings the power of computer to mobile devices. Designed with the Internet at its core. Linux-based Maemo software takes us into a new era of mobile computing'.
• Browser (Fennec) powered by Mozilla technology, supports full Flash 9.4 and AJAX.
• Customisable 'panorama' desktop and multi-window task switcher.
• Unified communications and address book: voice calls, internet calls, instant messages and SMS. Includes the ability to merge phonebook, Skype contacts and other contacts into a single address book.
• Ability to share status, location with friends, keep multiple IM and SMS converstions going and move between them.
• Nokia Messaging pre-installed, mobilise up to 10 personal email accounts. Includes quasi-push email and rich HTML support.
• Video playback H.264, MPEG-4, XviD: up to WVGA (800 x 480) at 25 frames per second; WMV: VGA resolution at 30 frames persecond; Flash.
• Video streaming in the browser.
• Music playback formats include MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, M4A, WAV, WMA. 

The N900 will be demoed at Nokia World, in Stuttgart, next week, where Nokia will reveal further details about the device and the Maemo 5 platform.

Racist Graphic Designers in Microsoft?

                                Yes,watch the below image…

              Did you notice a black person at the center?Watch the same image on the polish site..

The black persons body remains the same,But head is made as white person!Does it means racism or Business mind?I leave it to you people to decide..!i would appreciate designers creativity…!

Nokia introduces Booklet 3G 'mini laptop’/‘netbook’

                                        Yes,Its dream of many of the nokia
fans who were expecting the finnish giant to enter into laptop market mainly
because of their build quality,value for money and mainly battery life.And now
the dream came true as nokia finally dropped its plan and look of its new
netbook/mini laptop Nokia Booklet 3G.Engadget has many photos of it.You get into
this link.

Specs:

• Atom processor
• Windows OS
• 10.1-inch High.Res display(high denotes better than Eee)
• integrated A-GPS with Ovi Maps
• HDMI output
• 12 hour battery life
• Bluetooth 
• WiFi
• 3G wireless
• hot-swappable SIM card
• 2cm (.78 inch) thick
• 2.7lb aluminium body

Source:Engadget

Windows Live Movie Maker Released!

                              As part of Windows live wave 3 update(i think its end of wave 3) windows live movie maker have been updated and available for download.

You can avail your copy at www.download.live.com. Ribbon interface was implemented to coincide with windows 7 release.

Here is the screenshot of Home screen:

 

There is lot of new features apart from old beta.

Animations Tab:

 

Visual Effects Tab:

View tab:

Edit Tab:

Dolby Digital Plus in Windows 7

                                          According to Dolby Laboratories Inc,Dolby Digital Plus gives you access to more content and lets you experience all of the enveloping surround sound that Blu-ray Disc™, high-definition (HD) broadcast, and streamed and downloaded media make possible. With up to 7.1 channels of premium-quality surround sound, you’ll follow the action with your eyes and your ears. When listening to your music or watching movies, you'll feel the explosive power of dazzling special effects and hear every sound as the artist or director intended.

Make the move to next-generation surround sound—just look for the Dolby Digital Plus logo. Then get ready to experience the stunning surround sound that Dolby Digital Plus delivers.

Dolby Digital Plus Benefits

• Delivers superior audio quality for a richer surround sound experience
• Enables up to 7.1 channels of theatre-quality sound
• Unlocks the full audio potential from Blu-ray Discs, HD broadcast, and streamed and downloaded media
• Ensures that you hear audio precisely as it was intended

"As Windows 7 amplifies the entertainment experience on the PC, it makes sense that Dolby Digital Plus is selected as the audio format for delivering high-quality surround sound," said Ramzi Haidamus, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Dolby Laboratories.

Microsoft's Vice President of Windows Product Management, Mike Nash stated that consumers are increasingly focused on audio quality.

"We are delighted to be working with Dolby Laboratories, the leaders in high-quality audio and surround sound, to provide Dolby Digital Plus to our mutual customers," said Nash.

"Built into Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, and Windows 7 Ultimate, Dolby creates a richer entertainment environment at home or on the go."

News Source:TechRadar

Microsoft-Nokia Partnership

                         

                                               Microsoft and Nokia have teamed to bring Microsoft's Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, to Nokia eSeries handheld devices. The move is a shot across the bow of RIM Blackberry which currently dominates the business Smartphone space. The partnership also enables Microsoft to extend the reach of its messaging and communications products.Microsoft’s Office Mobile and Office Communicator products currently run only on Windows Mobile phones. Nokia is not planning to offer any Windows Mobile devices, Nokia’s Executive Vice President for Devices Kai Öistämö said during a call with press and analysts on last Wednesday.

Ferrari theme for Windows7

                           Facinating,sexy cars decorate most of our desktops.MSDN Blogs have a Ferrari Prototype cars theme with HighResolution 5 images.Download and enjoy the aero effects in windows7.

Download theme from Skydrive

ZuneHD Pre-order Available now

Here is the Microsoft presspass:

“Microsoft’s New Portable Digital Media Player Available for Online Pre-Order at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Microsoft Store.

REDMOND, Wash. – Aug. 13, 2009 – Zune HD, the next generation of Microsoft Corp.’s portable digital media player, is available now for pre-order and is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Combined with unparalleled PC software and online services such as Zune Pass, Zune provides a rich and meaningful connection to music, videos, podcasts and more.

Pre-order Zune HD in 16GB Black and 32GB Platinum through http://www.zune.net/zunehd from Amazon.com, Best Buy,Walmart and Microsoft. Beginning Sept. 15, at http://www.ZuneOriginals.net, both 16GB and 32GB capacities of Zune HD will be available in five different colors with the option to customize your player with one of 10 new engravings designed by guest artists.

What:

• With a sleek and stylish design, Zune HD is the first to combine these features:
• Built-in HD Radio™ receiver. Allows you to listen to higher-quality sound than is available from traditional radio channels, as well as access additional programming through HD2 and HD3 multicast channels from many of your favorite local FM radio stations at no extra cost.
• HD video output capabilities. Supports HD video playback from the device through a premium HDMI A/V docking station (sold separately) directly to an HDTV in 720p, making it easy to enjoy better-than-DVD-quality video on your own big screen at home.
• OLED touch screen. Allows you to easily flip through music, movies and other content. The 3.3-inch glass screen and 16:9 widescreen format display (480x272 resolution) offer a premium viewing experience.
• Built-in Wi-Fi. Allows for browsing, streaming or downloading new music from Zune Marketplace.
• Internet browser. Full-screen Web browsing, optimized for the multitouch screen with zoom-in and zoom-out gestures.
• Accessories, at home and on the road. Zune HD and AV Dock charges and syncs players while playing supported 720p HD videos on HDTVs. Play HD Radio, music and podcasts from your Zune HD device through your car stereo using the Zune Premium Car Pack.

Why:

Pre-order now to be one of the first to experience the new Zune HD’s advanced design, innovative technology and rich multimedia capabilities powered by the NVIDIA Tegra™ chip ultralow-power HD processor.

Pricing:

Zune HD 16GB: $219.99 (estimated retail price); Zune HD 32GB: $289.99 (estimated retail price)

When:

Pre-order starting Thursday, Aug. 13. Purchase in stores on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Where Online:http://www.zune.net/zunehd

Where in Store:

Place a pre-order in person at Best Buy beginning Aug. 16. If you want a sneak peek, visit select stores in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C., areas on Aug. 22 and 23.  ”

One more look at ZuneHD

http://www.viddler.com/simple_on_site/75ac30bb

Wow….i need to try it soon……

Zune HD…..Zune HD……Zune HD……

                        Microsoft releasing its ipod touch competitor next month(according to the rumours).The Device is at its sexiest look,which makes everyone to beg for a  hands-on.Wow..Wow..Wow..The word constantly comes out of every viewers of Zune HD.Lets take a visual tour on this….price???Yes,affordable..According to BestBuy leaks its 219$ and 289$ for 16GB and 32 GB versions respectively.

How it Looks like

Zune HD(Black)

What's under the hood?

• 3.3 inch OLED full Multitouch screen.
• NVIDIA Tegra powered.
• 16GB and 32GB versions.
• HDMI Connection to stream straight to your TV.
• HD Radio.
• Web Browser.
• WiFi compatible, with wireless marketplace.
• Limited edition home AV packs, car packs, charge packs.

Here is the Links to Other Photos:CNET

Just take a look at Web Browser posted in CNET:

OnScreen Keyboard posted in yahoo-tech:

Here is the Latest Video available now:

 

More videos are available to..just Bing it…

Windows 7 RTM Released!

                                                      

                           If you are a MSDN or Technet subscriber,then its good news for you.Windows 7 RTM is available for download from MSDN & TechNet sites!

Others(consumers) should wait until october-22nd,the public launch date of Windows 7.

How about your Keyboard being pressure sensitive?

                                         Yes,Its all coming true.Microsoft will be showing off the technology at the User Interface Software and Technology conference taking place in Canada this October. At the conference, students will be given a sample keyboard and asked to compete with one another in an effort to find applications for the technology that are useful, well implemented or creative. Each one of these categories comes with a $2000 prize and special consideration for a spot at SIGGRAPH 2010's Emerging Technology (E-Tech) demos.Check out the pressure sensitive keyboard videos after the break.

Windows Phone Demo

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