Quick Review - Tested the robustness BlackBerry Playbook

Tough, that's one word that immediately came out when detikINET tested the ability of the tablet PC made by Research In Motion, BlackBerry Playbook. What kind of ability? Check out the short review.

Eve Playbook true toughness can be directly felt when I first held this product. With less than 1 inch thick and weighing no more than 1 pound makes this device firmly in hand.

RIM still do not want to reveal what material they use to wrap the Playbook. Clearly not from the plastic cover behind it, but use some kind of solid rubber.

Front view of the free Playbook. The navigation controls directly interact with the sensitive touch screen. The presence of only the button at the top, that is for the on / off and three multimedia buttons (forward, backward, and pause). While at the bottom there is an HDMI jack and micro USB.

To start the Playbook, staying just brush your fingers. The screen on this device is so sensitive, do not need pressure to operate it. Stay touch and feels comfortable to type.

First we try to go to the image. From there a series of group photos, Playbook capable of displaying a collection of these photos with smooth, with no excessive waiting time. When clicked immediately appear.

7 inch screen that is used is also not entirely used to display images. Because it can be inserted in such a tab that can be seen the user to find the file in another folder. To exit this application, staying just brush your finger from bottom to top.

Then switch to view the video. Flash-based applications and HTML 5 to be displayed seamlessly on the Playbook. If you do not want to immediately shut down, just move it into other applications.

Yes, this is great Playbook. This device has a powerful multitasking capabilities have been buried because of the dual-core processor 1 GB. Memory comes with 1 GB of RAM and OS QNX.
Some applications can run simultaneously without having to be closed. So on the front page Playbook, then will appear a small windows like in Windows 7 from running applications.

And this was already proven itself detikINET, various applications running in the background do not affect performance significantly Playbook.

 Dual HD Camera

Features take and record pictures on Playbook also has an important role. That is already buried two cameras, front and rear 3-megapixel 5 megapixels as the primary.

When tested detikINET in the room that was not too bright, the ability of two cameras in the Playbook was not too disappointing, quite clean.

Tests subsequent to the speaker who is on the right and left of the screen. detikINET just reminded of this because the tablet PC product then do not expect too high to the speakers who presented, including the Playbook. For ordinary impressed.

Especially in the Playbook, graphic quality plays an important role. It can be seen when running videos and games available. For example, when playing games Quick III, the ability of technology so OpenGL seem to be more turn on the display.

While the media can play in the Playbook including video up to 1080p High Definition resolution. The format includes H.264, MPEG, DivX and WMV.

Browsing

Playbook for today is better positioned as a mobile internet device. Not able to call, because it has not been equipped with Sim Card slot, Wi-Fi access only.

So Playbook browsing capabilities must be optimized RIM. Well, one of which is capable of displaying the entire contents of the site. That is, what is shown is not the view for a mobile version, but the exact same version on the computer desktop.

So users do not worry when surfing on this mini device. Because what would they receive the same as when surfing fun on your desktop or notebook computer.

Just a note, Playbook brings a different OS with BlackBerry handsets. Because Playbook already using BlackBerry operating system based on the Tablet OS micro-kernel architecture of QNX Neutrino. Neutrinos have been widely used in medical devices, automotive to the Internet router.

The technical specifications are:

* LCD capacitive touch screen measuring 7 "WSVGA 1024 x 600 resolution
* Full support of multi-touch and gesture
* Dual Core Processor 1 GHz
* 1 GB RAM
* High Definition Camera 3 Megapixel (front) and 5 Megapixel (back)
* The camera can record video up to 1080p HD resolution
* HDMI Output (microHDMI)
* WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* microUSB connector
* Size 130mm x 193mm x 10mm
* Weight about 400 grams

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What's Up with Nokia?

One by one service that the Finnish mobile phone maker slowly collapsed. Having previously Ovi Files, now turn free music download service that was stopped in 27 countries. What's wrong with Nokia?

Services Ovi, Nokia launched in August 2007 with several features to Nokia mobile phone users in it. For example, Ovi Sync, Store, Maps, Mail, Chat, Share, Files and Music Store.

But in September 2010, Nokia sent notifications to all users of Ovi services on one of the plan termination of their services, Ovi Files.

That is a feature that allows users to put documents on a server owned by Nokia and can be downloaded through the phone.

"Nokia Ovi Files have been shut down effectively on October 1, 2010. We apologize for the inconvenience," wrote the email distributed to each user's Ovi at the time.

Even so, closing it turns out Ovi services continues. Nokia now terminate the services of the previous menguduh free music gives great hope for them.

Moreover, Nokia has to pick up four big labels: Vivendi Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music Group and Sony to enrich the content in it.

"This decision is part of Nokia's mission to continuously improve the experience of enjoying the Ovi services to millions of consumers who use it. The main objective is to integrate all of the Nokia Ovi service into an experience that is easy and this strategy began to bear fruit," the reason for Nokia.

Indeed, Nokia ensures that there will be no interruption in service for those who have been using Ovi music you like or who would buy a device that accompanied this service. But still the question occurred, why the service suddenly stopped?

Officials left

Nokia also did not just mess around with an increasingly tight business competition, the giant mobile phone vendor is also known to have replaced several key officials in the composition of its management. As the CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo is now replaced by Stephen Elop.

With the entry of Elop, then Kallasvuo automatically resigned from his position on the board of directors of Nokia. But he will still sit in a chair the board of the non-executive capacity.

In addition, Nokia also has been abandoned by one of the top officials are not less important that is, Anssi Vanjoki as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Solutions.

Vanjoki has joined Nokia since 1991. During this time, he is considered the number two at Nokia after the CEO. In fact he was rumored would replace the position of CEO Kallasvuo as though the conclusion does not occur.

With Mobile Solutions office leader Nokia, Vanjoki control Nokia Symbian smartphone development and MeeGo.

So, what's wrong with Nokia? Why hand the displacement of high officials, until termination of service occurs so quickly in the adjacent time?

As mobile phone manufacturers who holds the helm of the mobile industry for a long time, it could be all it's only Nokia's business strategy just to retain his throne. But also there could be other causes that make-penyabab Nokia must make significant changes in a short time. Consumers also can only guess.

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Release 2 Tablet, Acer Netbook Slowly Reducing

This year, Acer plans to release a tablet PC with two different sizes. Reportedly, this Acer step at a time as part of efforts to gradually reduce netbook products.

Taiwan-based company is scheduled to launch a tablet-sized 7 and 10 inches in July 2011. Both, as said Sales Manager for Acer Lu Bing-Xian, will run the Android operating system and uses the latest Intel processor Intel, Sandy Bridge.

"The launch of the second tablet netbook products will begin to replace gradually, in accordance with market demand. Because the tablet into the current market direction," said Bing-Xian as quoted from PC World, on Wednesday (19/01/2011).

He said, Acer is still producing netbook which has been the flagship product, but with the number of units less than in previous years.

Armed with four processor cores, Bing-Xian promising Acer tablet will be more drag than a laptop with Windows operating systems. No more leaks about details of both products. Looks like Acer is trying to keep it secret for a surprise when its release later.

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The reason Google kick H.264 in Browser Chrome

Recently Google did a pretty amazing action with H.264 support ejecting the Chrome browser. In fact, the video codec used by many video sharing sites, eg YouTube.

Even though the move was not without reason, through its official blog Google claims it is part of their strategy to increase innovation and a focus on investment undertaken. So that was quoted from Fiercecio, Wednesday (19/01/2011).

In addition to ejecting H.264, as product manager Mike Jazayeri Google also disclosed their plans to further strengthen WebM. WebM itself is a video codec from On2 Technologies Google acquired with a value of USD 124.6 million, and planned will be one of the standard video on YouTube.

Google Browser Chrome continues to show its fangs. Based on statistical data collected by Net Applications, at the close of 2010 Chrome market share has reached 9.98%.

Chrome strength is predicted in 2011 would continue this. The reason this year, Google plans to release a gadget with the OS operating system Chrome Chrome-based browser. Obviously, Chrome also spread threats on his rival browsers

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Facebook Disable Access Addresses and Telephone Numbers

Facebook, which has just mentioned his plan to give access to the home address and telephone number Facebooker for application developers, now disable the feature.

This decision followed the emergence of criticism about the risks of the policy up for it. A spokesman for Facebook, Douglas Purdy seeks to explain the benefits of the feature and re-assure users that their data will be safe.

According to him, up can make people become more vigilant when they provide access to this data. However, due to many concerns arise, up to temporarily turn off the feature.

"We will work released this update as soon as possible, and will turn off the feature for a while until the desired changes have been ready. We will re-activate this feature that has been developed within the next few weeks," Purdy writes that detikINET quotes from PC Advisor, Wednesday (01/19/2011).

As known, internet security experts worry if the home address and permit access to this telephone number will be dangerous. Facebooker also advised not to include telephone numbers and home addresses in their account profile.

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Bos Apple: Tablet Android is Odd Items

Tim Cook has just assigned the task as the boss of Apple, Steve Jobs replaced tasks are absent because of medical leave. He was responsive to examine market conditions, particularly about the rivalry between the tablet iPad with Android and Windows.

iPad tablet is the most popular, but many parties felt Android-based tablets are a serious threat. However, Cook did not seem to care, instead he called Android tablet device as odd.

"Android OS is not designed for tablets. So you have a tablet smaller than appropriate, or do not have the experience of real tablets. Tablets Android is a smartphone that is enlarged, this is an odd product in our view," said Cook.

Cook also thinks a large percentage of consumers will prefer iPad tablet than Android. Because it is now, he's not judge the Android is a serious rival for the iPad.

Not enough just to Android, Cook which he served as Chief Operating Officer of Apple was also criticized the Windows-based tablet 7. He considered Windows 7 tablet weighs heavy, too big and expensive.

"Windows Tablet battery is too weak. And there is a keyboard or stylus. From our view, consumers are not attracted to them," said Cook, quoted from TechCrunch on Wednesday (19/01/2011).

Cook added as a pioneer product, iPad has many advantages. The existence of the App Store app store as an added value. Therefore, he believed himself to serve iPad challenge from anyone.

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Nokia Stop Free Music Service in 27 Countries

Nokia finally stop the service pack free music in 27 countries. Though the service was released in 2008 this was popular with the campaigns 'Comes With Music'.

Which countries are left behind this service is still not open to the obvious. But the report that became 'victims' of which is the UK and Singapore.

Then how in Indonesia? Nokia confirmed that it still continue selling phones bundled with free packages to the free music download service in Indonesia, the validity period is up to 12 months.

This treatment is similar to what happened in China and India. As for Brazil, Turkey and South Africa was just given a free service to six-month deadline.

Previously, Nokia has put high expectations on access to these services. Moreover, the giant mobile phone vendors have managed to hook the four major labels: Vivendi Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music Group and Sony.

Unfortunately, hope was hung high enough, that could rival Apple's iTunes service, seemed to fail. Due to lack of interest of end users a free music service bundled with these Nokia music phone sales had to be closed in 27 countries.

"The market clearly wants DRM-free music service (digital right management)," said Nokia spokesman.

The reason, in the presence of DRM software will limit users to share songs from various devices. Nokia itself argued would continue to provide songs without DRM, and now has expanded its development in 38 countries.

Although the download service in 27 countries that have been determined is planned to be closed, but Nokia confirms will still let users who still subscribe to fixed line subscription to download music to an end.

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