Android ICS Now On Touchscreen Netbook, Mini PC – All You Need to Know

GoNote(Top) by Ergoelectronics and Mini PC by Ovalelephant(Photo: Mobile & Apps)

Two new Android devices launched on Tuesday, Aug. 21, bringing Google's Ice Cream Sandwich to gadgets other than smartphones and tablets. The first device will hit the UK as a touchscreen-based laptop/netbook for students, while the other will launch in the U.S. as a USB stick-shaped mini PC.

The first one is ERGO Electronics' dual-function GoNote hybrid, which combines the traditional laptop form factor with a tablet-style touchscreen. It comes with a 10-inch LED-backlit touchscreen with two-finger resistive touchscreen technology and a 1024 x 600 resolution. It also packs an ARM-based 1.2GHz Rockchip RK2918 SoC, about 1GB of DDR3 RAM (depending on the model), 8GB of internal memory, and a microSD card slot for additional memory (up to 32GB).

The netbook also sports a front-facing VGA camera, four USB 2.0 ports, audio ports, microphone jack, and a miniHDMI v1.3 port for watching HD videos on an HDTV. It packs a Lithium Polymer 900mAh 3.7V battery, which should last for roughly six hours of Web browsing and one week of standby. Other features include an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi connectivity.

"GoNote brings Android to the forefront of 'work' computing, where it's not just about sofa surfing," said ERGO Electronics. "With GoNote, Android gets serious, helping students unleash their ideas, access information, capture their thoughts and maximize their learning potential. GoNote comes with an Office suite pre-loaded so users can create, edit, collaborate and save Microsoft Office format Documents, Presentations and Spreadsheets to the GoNote's onboard storage or to the Cloud. GoNote also comes with Google Play Store, giving users access to 400,000 Android Apps to help them learn, interact and relax at the end of the day."

The GoNote gadget will launch in September in the UK for £149.99 ($237), and will be available in black or white models. There is no word yet on whether the device will also be available in the United States.

Meanwhile, the other new Android device comes from Oval Elephant, which is now accepting pre-orders for its $89.99 Android-based mini PC. The stick-sized PC measures just 3.50 x 1.30 x 36 inches, but packs a powerful dual-core Cortex 9-based Rockchip RK3066 clocked at 1.2GHz up to 1.6GHz, an integrated Mali-400 GPU, 1080pvideo, 4GB of storage, 1GB of RAM, microSD card slot for up to 32GB of additional storage, Ethernet, a USB 2.0 host port, 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, and an HDMI 1.3 output jack.

The gadget runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with installation supported by Google, which means users will have access to Google Play, Google Maps, Gmail, and other popular Google services. The mini PC also comes with a USB to miniUSB cable for power, as the unit does not include an A/C power adapter, as well as a female/male HDMI extender cable. Users can also purchase an additional 5w 2A USB Power Adapter from Oval Elephant for $1.89.

The Android-based mini PC is expected to ship around Sept. 6-7, and Oval Elephant is likely the only company to sell the device directly to consumers in the U.S.

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Windows 8 Receiving Unity 4 Engine Support

Windows 8 Receiving Unity 4 Engine Support

 

he Unity game development engine is often praised for its flexibility in development and used for building mobile titles. Unity confirmed recently that the release of Unity 4 will also support Microsoft's upcoming operating system, Windows 8. 

 

Unity announced the news at its Unite conference in Amsterdam. Support for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 will surface during Unity 4's "release cycle". On the FAQ page at Unity 3D, Unity said it will announce a shipping date "soon".

"Our mission at Unity has always been to provide solutions for developers to effortlessly bring their work to as many different platforms as possible. The Unity community has been asking for access to Windows Phone and have been eagerly anticipating the release of Windows 8," Unity Technologies CEO David Helgason said. Unity also claimed Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are two of "the most eagerly awaited platform additions within the Unity development community".

We are excited that that Unity community will now be given the opportunity to develop world class titles for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. The number of high-quality Unity-authored games for PC, Xbox, and mobile devices already created is staggering and we're looking forward to seeing these products appear in the Windows Store and the Windows Phone marketplace," Senior Director of Windows App Marketing at Microsoft John Richards added.

Unity 4 will also have Linux support, an operating system recently adopted by Half-Life developers Valve.

The "Butterfly Effect" Unity 4 tech demo (below) surfaced and ran on DirectX 11, detailing the journey of a man from waking up, then causing mass chaos in a city before returning to bed again.

How well Unity 4 will compete with the next-generation of gaming engines remains unknown. DICE may update its Frostbite 2 engine, rather than launching a new engine entirely, while the increased hardware will mean exciting possibilities for developers like 343 Industries that are pushing the Xbox 360 to its limit.

Unity is basically a free game engine, though platform licenses start from $400 and rise to $1500.

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Acer TravelMate P243 makes its way into the US

About three months ago, the Acer TravelMate P243 was introduced in the UK and now the company has finally announced its arrival in the US. This notebook meant for business professionals is loaded with reliability, security as well as manageability features and has already been released in India.
The laptop is fueled by the third generation Intel Core i5 processor featuring Intel Turbo Boost technology to facilitate faster boot-ups and low power consumption. It is fitted with a 14-inch ComfyView LCD LED backlit HD display of 1366 x 768p resolution, a spill-resistant keyboard, a webcam and a microphone. The device supports up to 8GB DDR3 RAM and can accommodate a SATA hard drive of up to 500GB capacity.

“Today’s mobile business executive needs a PC that is robust enough to run intensive business applications, while still fitting into strict budget guidelines. The TravelMate P243 notebook is an important addition to our professional notebook portfolio, as it combines everything today’s road warrior requires, including exceptional performance, enterprise-level security, durability and manageability for a best-in-class mobile experience,” quoted Gregg Prendergast, vice president of commercial sales for Acer America.
The notebook’s wireless communication options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and it is even embedded with an Ethernet port. Acer ProShield Security with PBA and BioProtection Fingerprint solution eliminate the possibility of unauthorized access in order to protect data saved in it. Moreover, Acer Office Manager, Acer Backup and Acer eRecovery Manager have been loaded into the system as well.

The Ivy Bridge-powered Acer TravelMate P243 price is tagged at $699.99. This laptop can be picked up with the second generation Intel Core processors for $599.99. Also, it is backed by a two-year warranty.

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Mobile APP - Pocket Potions - iPhone & iPod Touch

Pocket Potions Download

Description

Create a Potion Shop in a Magical World!

You've inherited a potion shop from your Fairy Godmother. It may be small, but it is famous throughout the kingdom as the best place to find powerful potables, clever charms and evil elixirs. Play with friends and build your business from a humble corner shop into the most magical emporium in all the land!

REVIEWS

★ "Interesting and high quality visual style." -GameZebo.com
★ "...a free and rather cute game for you iOS users!" -ReviewTheTech.com
★ "...they’ve delivered another great Simulation game..." - AppsMeNow.com
★ "Yes it’s a cute game..." -MobilityDigest.com
★ "In Pocket Potions, I was provided the unique opportunity to create a successful potion shop." -PocketNext.com

FEATURES

★ Levitate, charm and transform your customers with dozens of amazing potions effects.
★ Farm magical plants and harvest their ingredients to brew your potions.
★ Raise adorable dragons, unicorns and other mythical animals.
★ Customize your shop to improve your reputation and attract more customers.
★ Meet wizards, adventurers and fairy tale tourists and help them with their problems.
★ Beautiful, colorful visuals and amazing animations.
★ Support friends by using Game Center to visit other shops and trade gifts.
★ Works on the iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhones.

NO INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED

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Thanks for playing!

PLEASE NOTE! Pocket Potions is completely free to play, but it contains items which can be purchased for real money. If you do not wish to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 4G for $369.99 Contract-Free – Soon on Boost Mobile

Samsung Galaxy S2 4G(Photo: Samsung)

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Boost Mobile fans received very good news on Wednesday, Aug. 22, when the carrier announced a slew of Samsung devices coming this fall. The biggest of the three handsets the carrier unveiled at its media event in New York is the Samsung Galaxy S2 4G, which will retail for $369.99 without a contract when it is released on Sept. 6.

The handset is a 4G variant of last year's most impressive Android smartphone. Prepaid carriers used to get only handsets that postpaid carriers did not want, leading to an "okay" selection, but nothing impressive. Users who wanted a phone without committing to a contract had to settle for what carriers had to offer, and the prepaid selection bore no comparison to the handsets available on postpaid operators.

With Boost's new lineup, however, that may be about to change. The Samsung Galaxy S2 4G is still a very impressive smartphone, even if it is last year's iteration. It sports a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos processor, 16GB of storage, 1080p movie mode, an 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, WiMAX/EVDO-Rev A. radios, and a 1800mAh battery. Boost is the first no-contract carrier in the U.S. to offer the Galaxy S2 4G.

"Together with Samsung we continue to launch compelling device options from entry-level to 4G-enabled smartphone to meet the evolving needs of our customers," said Boost Mobile's vice president Andre Smith. "Launching the award-winning Samsung Galaxy S II 4G marks a defining moment for Boost's customers craving a portable entertainment powerhouse and a no-contract unlimited plan that shrinks to as low as $40 a month."

In addition to the Galaxy S2, Boost Mobile is also offering the Samsung Galaxy Rush and Samsung Array, two affordable, low-end Android handsets. The Samsung Galaxy Rush comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and will sell for $149.99 in late September. It packs a 3.5-inch display, a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Meanwhile, the Array will come on Sept. 4 at the lower end of the line, with a $59.99 price tag, and will feature a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 2.4-inch LCD screen.

All three handsets can be purchased and used with Boost Mobile's Shrinking Payments option. "For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile's Monthly Unlimited plan shrinks by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited talk, text and data," touted the carrier.

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King's Bounty: Legions

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Description

King's Bounty Legions is a fantasy turn-based strategy. Explore the world of King's Bounty travelling from one location to another, completing quests and gaining experience. Discover, buy and get new creatures to assemble powerful army and fight your foes. Craft your armor and weapons to defeat other players in PvP mode.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. Network connection required
2. Compatible with iOS 4.3 or later

• Released: Aug 21, 2012
• Version: 1.3.11
• Size: 227 MB
• Languages: English, French, German, Polish, Russian
• Seller: NIVAL, INC.
• © 2012 Nival Inc.

• Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence

Requirements: Compatible with iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), and iPad Wi-Fi + 4G.Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

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Microsoft Surface Tablet: Why The Windows 8 RT Version is Better Than The Windows 8 Pro Version

New Surface tablet computers with keyboards are displayed at its unveiling by Microsoft in Los Angeles, California, June 18, 2012.(Photo: Reuters)

Microsoft has big plans to release its Windows 8 based Surface tablet this year, and there is no doubt the Surface tablet will find success. As you may already know, there are two versions of the Surface, one that runs on Windows 8 RT, and the other, which is more powerful, runs on Windows 8 Pro. That said, only one version of the Surface will gain massive success, and we believe it could likely be the Windows 8 RT version.

The Surface is a tablet that is aimed at competing with the new Apple iPad and the plethora of Android based tablets out in the wild. The Windows 8 RT version of the Surface is perfect for this task, while the Window 8 Pro version is truly not needed. Want Windows 8 Pro? Get an Ultrabook, that's how we view things.

elow are our reasons why the Windows 8 RT version of the Surface will be successful, and why you should consider picking it up instead of the Pro version.

Windows 8 RT is For Tablets

Windows 8 RT is a tablet operating system, mainly because Legacy application will not work, but only those from the Windows Store. Because of this, users will be using more of the touch interface than the normal desktop UI. The normal UI is not built for touch, however, there are some elements there, but it is nothing compared to the tile interface.

With the Windows 8 Pro version of the Microsoft Surface, the device is now more than a tablet and there is nothing much that is wrong with that. However, we are right back at desktop UI again, which is not as touch friendly as the Tile interface. If you want a Windows 8 Pro device to do everything, it is best if an Ultrabook is purchased instead.

Size Matters

Because of the ARM processor inside the Windows 8 RT version of the Surface, the tablet will be considerably thinner and lighter. Compare both tablets side by side and you will realize what we are talking about. The RT version looks that more appealing.

Heat and Battery Life

This is where the Windows 8 RT Surface shines yet again, and shine brightly it does. The ARM CPU inside is much more efficient than the Intel i5 in the Pro. This makes for battery life comparable to the new iPad. One cannot say the same thing about the Pro Surface. Who wants a tablet in their hands or on their lap that is prone to some serious heat? No one, and that's another reason why the Windows 8 RT Surface is right for the tablet user.

Cheaper Pricing

The one thing that will see the RT version of the Surface rise to stardom, is its price. Expect the pricing to be similar to current tablets on the market, while the Pro version will be similar to that of an Ultrabook. Why pay Ultrabook money for a tablet when you can go out and purchase an Ultrabook for the same money that probably has more power inside?

After Windows 8 is launched, we expect many OEMs to release tablets running on ARM, instead of anything Intel has to offer for the sake of keeping prices down to compete with the new iPad. Intel has been trash talking ARM-based Windows 8 tablets. The company thinks legacy applications are that important when in truth, they are not.

Intel will have no choice but to change its tune when the company sees how successful Windows 8 RT has become, and that includes the many naysayers who refuse to buy ARM.

Where can I buy Guild Wars 2?

The Talest  is available from a video game retailer or ArenaN

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Guild Wars 2 Release: How, What, Where, and Why

Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Event Begins Friday: What You Need to Know(Photo: Guildwars2)

After five years of development, and 2 years of going dark, ArenaNet is launching its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Guild Wars 2. The game aims to remove the fluff from the genre.

What is Guild Wars 2?

If users have played World of Warcraft, Everquest, or Star Wars: The Old Republic, Guild Wars 2 is fundamentally the same game. However, ArenaNet aims to remove the grind and struggle that players have faced in previous MMORPGs. From spontaneous dynamic events (quests that happens when players walk into an area), the lack of a grinding across the game's 80 levels, or the sans-subscription business model, Guild Wars 2 is an accessible MMORPG.

Where can I buy Guild Wars 2?

The game is available from a video game retailer or ArenaNet. For users concerned that local retailers might not offer pre-purchase access to the game, the safe bet is buying from ArenaNet directly. Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Editions are available.

How can I get into the Headstart weekend?

imply "pre-purchase" the game, and Guild Wars 2's virtual doors open Saturday for pre-purchase players. The purpose of allowing players to pre-purchase the game was to grant access to beta weekends and stress tests, but most pre-purchase players will simply be glad for an extra weekend to play 2012's most-anticipated MMOROG.

When will Guild Wars 2 be released?

Officially, the game will be released on Monday, Aug. 28, 2012. For pre-purchases, the game will be released on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. Check here for the time left until Guild Wars 2 goes live.

Why should I play Guild Wars 2?

Ultimately, players need to ask themselves whether MMORPGs are a genre they enjoy. While Guild Wars 2 does not require a subscription and therefore removes the guilt from not playing, MMOGs by nature require a long-term investment of time. This is a multi-year game, with expansion packs, new content (from small dynamic events to big content patches), and ultimately a lot to do in-game.

Guild Wars 2 will be released August 28 on PC.

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BeNaughty - Flirty Dating Apps-Android Apps

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