Iomega, well known for personal disk storage products like Zip and Jaz drives, comes up with an easy to use network storage device called the Iomega StorCenter ix2.

The StorCenter ix2 comes in two different versions, the 1 TB and 2 TB storage capacities. The two models provide secured centralized storage for your important data that can be accessed over a local network. The ix2 features include built-in support for Bluetooth, UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) to sync different consumer devices for sharing multimedia files, an integrated iTunes server allowing users to connect other apple devices and a security software from RSA.

The StorCenter ix2 Network Storage appliance is compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux operating systems.

The 1TB and 2TB Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage appliance are now available worldwide for $299.99 and $479.99 respectively.

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With the first Android-powered phone set to go on sale tomorrow, Google has released the Android source code to encourage developers to develop applications based on the Android operating system. Not only that, developers can help improve the Android operating system by submitting new features, new ideas and bug fixes. I believe the announcement is no longer a surprise since Google has long stated that it will make the Android source code available.

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IMOVIO has launched the iKIT, a device that offers consumers an alternative to a smartphone or mini-PC. The device which measures 95mm x 65mm and 15.5mm high is small enough as an alternative to subnotebooks. Major features include a full QWERTY/AZERTY keyboard, 8GB card slot, 2.8-inch QVGA display and it is WiFi and HSDPA enabled.

The iKit is a $175 Linux-based system with a built-in Webcam and a range of applications like Web browsing, e-mail and Instant Messaging.

“We designed the iKIT to be an alternative to a smartphone or mini-PC,” said Nigel Newby-House, Head of Design at IMOVIO. “It’s a beautifully designed mobile device that provides all the multi-media and messaging capabilities a mobile consumer needs. But at a much better price.”

The device can connect to the Internet using a standard Wi-Fi connection or your cell phone’s broadband connection via Bluetooth.

Below are the iKit’s features and specifications:

Processing
- Processor: Marvell PXA270 312MHz
- Operating System: Linux 2.4.19
- User Interface GUI: Proprietary plus Trolltech QT/E 2.3.8

Connectivity
- Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR, supports wireless stereo headset
- (A2DP) & DUN profile
- WIFI® IEEE 802.11 b/g

Keypad
- QWERTY/AZERTY + numeric keys, other languages optional

Memory Internal
- ROM: 128 MB, RAM: 64 MB SDRAM
- User data: 12MB, User media files: 23MB

Memory External
- Micro SD (up to 8GB)

Display
- 2.8 inch QVGA, TFT, 260,000 colors, landscape

Dimensions & Weight
- 95mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 15.5mm (H)
- 113g (with battery)

Connector
- Mini-USB 1.1 used for charging, PC data exchange and wired stereo headset.

Battery
- 1050 mAh, Li-ion
- Standby Time: up to 250h
- Power-up Time: up to 3h (25% data download per hour)
- Gaming Time: up to 4h (java game)
- Charging time: 2.5-3.5 hr to full charge from flat with device power off

Colors
- Velvet Black, Satin White – other colors available to order

Browser
- Web browser Opera Mini 4.1

Messaging
- POP3 / IMAP / SMTP email protocols
- Supports MSN IM

Audio
- Supports MIDI, WAV and MP3 formats
- 16mm speaker built-in, monophonic

Imaging
- Supports JPG, BMP, GIF and PNG formats
- 0.3 MP fixed focus camera (Option)
- Digital zoom: Up to 3X smooth digital zoom with 7 steps

Video
- 3GP, MP4 and AVI format, Maximum size QVGA
- 25 fps video playback for QVGA size video clips
- Support full-screen display

Java
- JTWI / JSR75 compliant

PC Sync
- With Outlook 2000/2003 & Outlook Express v6 (emails, contacts, calendar)

Personal Features
- Calculator
- Media folder
- Notepad
- World clock
- Alarm clock
- Stop Watch
- Countdown Timer

Contact List
- Maximum 2,000 records

Calendar
- Maximum 1,000 events

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Intel demonstrated the world’s first working Moorestown platform at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Taipei, Taiwan.

Codenamed “Lincroft”, the Moorestown is a system on a chip (SoC) that incorporates a 45nm processor, graphics, memory controller, an I/O hub codenamed “Langwell” and other components in a single silicon chip

Intel claims that a large range of wireless technologies will be supported by Moorestown like 3G, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and mobile TV. Intel also announced that they plan to work with Ericsson to develop HSPA data modules that will be optimized for Moorestown.

Intel claims that Moorestown-based devices will use as little as one-tenth the power than an Atom processor-based mobile devices will use.

Moorestown will be released sometime between 2009 and 2010.

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Intel is now offering the X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive, their highest- performing solid-state drive (SSD) designed for both server and workstation. The 2.5-inch form factor X25-E SSD is designed for intense computing workload measured in IOPS and it will increase server and workstation performance by 100x compared to traditional hard-drives.

The X-25E is capable of 35,000 IOPS (Input/Output Per Second; 4KB Random ), 3,300 IOPS (4KB Random Write) and 75ms read latency. Active power draw is just 2.4 watts, and it’s capable of up to 250MB/s sequential read speeds and up to 170MB/s sequential write speeds.

The 32GB capacity drive is now available at $695 for quantities up to 1,000 while the 64GB version will become available in the first quarter of 2009. Intel’s latest SSD uses 50nm single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory technology.

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snom has launched the snom 820, an an elegant and attractive SIP-based business VoIP phone.

The snom 820 features a high-resolution TFT color display that makes it easy for the users to view data through the XML browser.

It supports WiFi standard 802.11 and provides high-end sound quality and voice clarity which give users a feeling that they are talking to a person in the same room.

The snom 820 is equipped with the usual business functions like support for three-way conference calls, multiple ring tones and twelve different SIP identities per phone.  It has a VPN capability and supports SRTP and TLS security standards that help prevent recording and sniffing of VoIP data over the network.

Below are the features of the snom 820:

• High-resolution TFT color display
• Comfortable and intuitive menu structure
• Caller identification on display
• Directory (250 entries)
• Import/export of directory/phonebook
• Speed dial
• Local dial plan
• Lists of missed, received, and dialed calls (100 entries each)
• Indication of calls on hold
• Clock with automatic daylight-saving time, call timer
• Call blocking
• Handling of up to 12 calls simultaneously
• Auto answer mode
• Ringtone selection, VIP ringtones, import of individual ringtones
• URL dialing support
• Multilingualism
• DND mode
• Speakerphone
• Keyboard lock
• WiFi connection via USB 1.1
• Hold
• Unattended and attended transfer
• Hold music
• Call forwarding
• 3-way conference
• Call park, call pickup
• Call completion on busy/not available
• Client Matter Code (CMC)
• Call waiting/switching between calls

Click here for more information about the snom 820.

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