7 Interesting Facts Nokia-Microsoft Duet

Nokia has chosen Windows Phone 7 (WP7) as the primary OS for smart phones in the future. However, the Finnish mobile phone giant is not had no consequences at all. According to the Times of India, there are 7 summary / key points about the duet Nokia and Microsoft need to know, see below:



 

1. Nokia and Microsoft Combine Assets

Nokia and Microsoft combine assets to develop and market mobile products. Nokia to pay license the use of WP 7. In return, Microsoft is investing in marketing and development of mobile phones. License agreement is considered complicated because some Nokia technology will be embedded in WP 7, such as navigation and map features.

2. Exchange of Technology

Nokia gives brands more superior in the world of smartphones, mobile devices, embedded applications store in Windows 7 Phone Marketplace and technology map. While contributing to the software Microsoft Windows 7 Phone, Bing, Xbox Live and Office software.

3. Nokia Make Mobile Development Division Two

Along with the announcement of using WP 7, Nokia said it will make two special units of mobile phone development. Two units referred to the Smart Devices division is now led by Jo Harlow, and the Mobile Phones division.

4. Symbian and MeeGo Not Removed

The arrival of Windows 7 Phone will not get rid of the original OS Nokia, the Symbian and MeeGo. However, both are just so complementary because of WP 7 is the primary OS for your Nokia smartphone.

5. Nokia Research and Development Budget Trimming

Nokia intends to cut its budget to research and development. Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, stated that this division of funds four times more than what Apple released and largely directed to Symbian. With WP 7 so the main platform, trimming the budget in this area is reasonable.

6. Nokia will Conducting Employee Deductions

Nokia said it would have cut the number of workers at Nokia, which will be conducted in various parts of the world, including Finland. However, Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, not sure how many employees are laid off and in any part.

7. Nokia Cancel choose Android

Stephen Elop claimed to have intensive discussions with Google about Android adoption. In the end Nokia judge will find it hard to distinguish its products from manufacturers other Android already in existence. On the other hand, Google is also strong in the area of service map and Ovi Nokia Maps do not want to be ignored. As a result, Nokia also canceled Android adoption

Whatever the chosen OS that Nokia, which obviously will bring new flavors on Nokia smart phones later. Just wait for its presence in the near future, at least in this year's consumer gadgets will be able to taste the Nokia phones with Microsoft's mobile OS is.

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Nokia distribute Nokia E7 and WP7 Free to Developers

Nokia decision to turn away from Symbian to Windows 7 Phone seems already certain. This is evident from the Nokia effort to continue to attract the attention of developers to distribute Nokia E7 free to members of the Nokia Launchpad. In addition, Nokia also promised a free Nokia devices WP7 immediately after the device is available.

Launchpad is Nokia mobile application development program which usually attract an annual fee of € 300, but for now this is available free of charge during the first year. Membership is available if an application is received by Nokia developers from both companies and private developers. Developers will get first access of the API and SDK are updated regularly, including on Ovi Store promotions and training invitation.

In addition to free devices, Nokia also will provide technical support for all Nokia technology for free for three months and a free evaluation of applications that have been made by the developer. Nokia also promises ongoing business development support for this program.

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New MacBook Pro Leaks on Ads Processor Intel?

Looks like Intel divulge some idea about the newest MacBook Pro. See above picture clearly, from an image ad for Sandy Bridge Intel's newest Core i5 seen a mysterious black laptop.
Many consider it is the newest MacBook Pro, let alone the previous MacBook Pro update rumored to be getting an Intel Sandy Bridge on March 1 next. If it is true as shown above, means the new MacBook Pro will be thinner, black, and have the corners sharper.
Is "black is the new silver" for the MacBook Pro?

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Apple's patent register to Extend Battery Life

A patent from Apple about the new technology to increase battery life recently discovered by Apple Insider. Patent registration is intended to increase the energy density in Lithium rechargeable battery so it is more durable in use.
Apple investigating the use of a new technique called multi-step constant-current constant-voltage (CC-CV) which would increase the density of the volumetric and gravimetric energy in storing electric power in the battery. According to the patent, this method will increase the capacity of a battery without affecting the size of the battery and filling time.
Apple device when compared with other similar devices including a battery that is good enough. Even so battery power will be more and more in the future as new features continue to emerge, including a better screen that absorbs more energy than a regular screen. Therefore, devices with high battery life will always be needed and expected, either from Apple or from another company.

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Nokia WP 7 phones Marketed In 2012

For those who are dying want to try like what Windows mobile Phone 7 (WP 7) made by Nokia seems to still be patient. Executive Nokia said mobile phone made by Nokia new WP 7 will greet the market in 2012.

"The Windows-based products on the market from 2012 onwards," said Chairman of Nokia, Ollila Jorman as reported by Reuters on Friday (02/18/2011).

Previously, Jo Harlow division as the new leader Nokia said mobile phone Smart Devices WP 7 Nokia intended to be sold this year as well. However, there appears to shift the target time to market.

On the other hand, Ollila added that Nokia is actually not only be approached by Microsoft and Google have time to apply for other operating systems. But he did not mention who the parties meant.

"There's Microsoft, Google ... and in addition we also have other applicants," added Olila. Ultimately, the choice fell to WP 7

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Review Product : Intel Core i7-2600K, Fast But Still Cold

Intel Core i7-2600K

There is something quite interesting in the Intel Core i7-2600K. Although lauched at high speed, there are no symptoms of overheating in this product.

Core i7-2600K or commonly known as one of the family of Sandy Bridge, a second generation of Intel Core family of processors i that occupy the highest position. However this product priced at a reasonable price, which is in the range of $ 300.

Judging from the specifications adopted, this product certainly brings a lot of improvement. For example, integrated with the Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) that supposedly can improve system performance. Well when did video transcoding, or simply watch servings High Definition (HD).

Also there is another feature called Intel Quick Sync Video that could indeed designed to improve the quality of rendering this processor. However, the feature is not active when the user wearing an additional graphics card AMD Radeon or Nvidia GeForce.

By default the Intel Core i7-2600K run fast enough, that is 3.4 GHz and can be automatically increased up to 3.8 GHz. so if you feel not enough, this product can be overclocked easily. Congenital capital only cooling, it can touch the processor speed 4 GHz.

 Fast, Cold, and Power Save

Unlike previous generations, Clarkdale, which belong to the heat. Intel to reform the Sandy Bridge architecture that makes the processor is pretty cool, despite continued lauched at high speed.

Intel Core i7-2600K was just born with a speed of 3.4 GHz and can automatically increase up to 3.8 GHz because Turbobost features. But if you think thats not enough, this processor can still be lauched faster because it has a multiplier that is not locked.

Only with congenital cooling, this product could reach 4 Ghz more easily. Even if you want more serious, could be increased again with a better cooling system. Even in some cases there were successful penetrating up to 5 GHz. Wow!

try to compare this processor to the motherboard GigaByte GA-P67A-UD4 that uses the Intel P67 Express chipset. As a result, the temperature dwell only on the number of 25-30 degrees at maximum load conditions with the casing open. Adrift very large when compared to the Core i7 965 that reached 50 degrees in the same condition.

Some testing was an Intel Core i7-2600K superior to Core i7 965. Although not far adrift, but the performance is worth the price difference pointed his thumb to remember that nearly doubled on the market.

For power supply, the processor will take about 75 watts at idle and increase to 140 watts at maximum load conditions. So it is appropriate that users use the power supply with a capacity of over 500 watts.

 Performance

It was indeed not enough if it does not measure the performance of the Core i7-2600K with a variety of testing applications. For your consideration, I am not just doing synthetic benchmarks, but also with complicated calculations through Microsoft Excel.

In 3DMark 06, the score achieved by the CPU Core i7 reaches 6681-2600K. Superior to the Core i7 965 which only got 5670. For the record, the Core i7 965 has 4 cores (8 threads), 3.2 Ghz, and have used triple-channel.

From these results already visible, if the performance per core at the Sandy Bridge architecture is fairly good, fairly decent prices apply.

In addition to the 3DMark 06, a similar result was also obtained on other tests such as Cinebench, 3DMark Vantage, and PC Mark Vantage.

 In addition to the above benchmark application, I am also a little play with the ability to process video files into one of the mainstay product.

Convert Mov to MKV format at a resolution of 1080 pixels takes about 3 minutes 42 seconds without using the GPU encoding. That's for video duration 5 minutes with a size of about 400 MB.

In addition, testing was also done with simulations calculated using tables in Microsoft Excel files Montecarlo and Number Crunch. The result, after three times of testing the Core i7-2600K scored 11 seconds to Montecarlo and 3401 milliseconds for Number Crunch.

In conclusion, the Core i7-2600K able to provide more value because of the tremendous performance and competitive price. Though there are less reasons to chiptset supporters are not working well, but the processor is still worthy of a reference computer enthusiasts who put performance.

In the market, the Intel Core i7-2600K priced at $ 300 price range. While some series under that, the Core i7 2600, Core i5 2500, Core i5 2400, Core i5 2300 pegged start from USD 150 to USD. 250

Specifications:

     * Proseor: Intel Core i7-2600K
     * TDP: 95W
     * Core / Thread: 4 / 8
     * Speed: 3.4 Ghz
     * Turbobosst: 3.8 Ghz
     * L3 cache: 8MB
     * Socket: LGA 1155


Benchmark Results:

     * 3DMark 2006: 6681
     * 3DMark Vantage: 23 421
     * Montecarlo: 11.3 seconds
     * Number Crunch: 3401 milliseconds



In reviewing this product, I use Motherboard GigaByte GA-P67A-UD4, Corsair HX1000W, Corsair Dominator4GB, ASUS VH226, AMD Radeon HD 6870, and operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.

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Latest Dell Phone Rumor: Wrigley (WP7), Hancock and the Millennium (Android)

In addition to Dell's leaked roadmap tablets, smart phones Dell apparently leaked in the same period was also leaked. At last known U.S. companies that had focused on the computer is also getting serious in the smart phone arena.

Starting from Dell Venue (Android) and Venue Pro (Windows Phone 7), in July will be released Dell Wrigley, which is claimed as a 'mobile next-generation Windows 7 Phone' is equipped with a 1GHz processor, 4-inch WVGA screen, 8MP camera, and can record 720p video. This suggests the possibility of updating Windows Phone massive Wrigley will be present before Dell shipped.

There are also two new Android phone which will be named Dell Dell Hancock, and Dell Millennium. Both will run the Android OS Ice Cream and dual core processors. Dell Hancock will have a sliding QWERTY keyboard, touch screen 4 inches (960 × 540), 8MP camera, 1.3MP front camera, capable of recording full HD 1080p video.

While Dell Millennium will not have a physical keyboard but will be equipped with 4.3-inch QHD screen, rear 8MP camera and VGA front camera, and DLNA certification. While detailed information is not known at the same time the price

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