tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30238045655877984612024-02-18T20:28:31.626-08:00Limewit Tech BlogLimewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-24415471634949150932014-09-16T09:51:00.000-07:002014-09-16T09:52:09.251-07:00Microsoft Buys Minecraft and Mojang Studios for 2.5 Billion Dollars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last time <b>Microsoft </b>bought a successful video game studio (<i>Halo creator Bungie</i>) it quickly disbanded and left for a competitor (<i>Sony's Playstation</i>). Will <b>Mojang </b>be next?</div>
<br />Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-6785657702296426222014-09-11T10:47:00.001-07:002014-09-11T10:47:47.463-07:00Will Two Wrongs Make A Right For Microsoft's Smartphone Division?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Microsoft </b>purchased <b>Nokia's </b>device and services business in September 2013 for $7.2 billion. Nokia, once a dominant player in the cellphone industry, has seen its market share decline steadily since 2010.Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-8596316779197183572014-09-03T15:50:00.000-07:002014-09-03T16:15:20.510-07:00New Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: The Far More Interesting Note 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Galaxy Note Edge Specs</h3>
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<li><b style="text-align: justify;">Screen Size</b><span style="text-align: justify;">/</span><b style="text-align: justify;">Type</b><span style="text-align: justify;">: 5.6-inch Quad HD+ bent display (the "plus" in Quad HD+
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<li><b style="text-align: justify;">Dimensions</b><span style="text-align: justify;">: 5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 inches (151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm) [<i>3.8mm wider, 2.2mm shorter than Note 4</i>]</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Weight</b>: 6.14oz (174g)</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Camera(s)</b>: 16 megapixels (back) with 3840x2160 (4K) video capabilities and 3.7 megapixels (front)</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>OS</b>: Android 4.4</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Hardware</b>: Qualcomm Snapdragon Quadcore 2700MHz, 3072MB RAM, 64GB storage.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Storage Expansion</b>: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB</span></li>
<li><b style="text-align: justify;">Battery</b><span style="text-align: justify;">: 3,000mAh battery</span></li>
<li><b style="text-align: justify;">Available at: </b><span style="text-align: justify;">AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint</span></li>
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"I can bet that this stupid thing that will cost a 100 USD extra(or more) will be nothing but a gimmick that no one will use." <i>-yon1000</i></div>
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"This looks fine and everything but in day to day use I prefer the regular Note4. I think the edge can get annoying specially since this model is wider." <i>-vampyren</i></div>
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"While this can come off as gimmicky or a shiny object, I think it's important to keep in mind this is probably more directional for the category than practical at this point. Which is important. Once the SDK is out then the really cool stuff will start to emerge. And, as OLED/curved technology improves it will only push the possibilities of this even further. I think we're seeing the beginning of something very remarkable. I say kudos to Samsung for taking the first step." <i>-Deano1739</i><br />
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Samsung why?! I was so prepared to get this model of phone. Then you
introduced the VR headset, but that only works for the regular phone.
To all the iPhone trolls on here saying it's just a gimmick, didn't
Apple just applied for a multi-screen patent? Seems like a rip-off
copying move. And what about the fingerprint scanner, like that isn't a
useless gimmick app. At least this has multiple functions and
capabilities that is actually useful. Dammit, which phone should I get." </span><i style="text-align: justify;">-lee cam</i><br />
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</section>Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-1655922372212205072014-08-27T17:38:00.000-07:002014-08-27T17:48:04.461-07:00Difference Between Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium Ion Laptop Batteries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)</h3>
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Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries were the standard technology for many years, but today they are old technology and new laptops don't use them anymore. They are heavy and very prone to the "<a href="http://limewit.blogspot.com/2013/01/whats-battery-memory-effect.html" target="_blank"><b>memory effect</b></a>". When recharging a NiCd battery that has not been fully discharged, it "remembers" the old charge and continues there the next time you use it. The memory effect is caused by crystallization of the battery's substances and can permanently reduce your battery's lifetime, even make it useless. To avoid it, you should completely discharge the battery and then fully recharge it again at least once every few weeks. As this battery contains cadmium, a toxic material, it should always be recycled or disposed of properly.</div>
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Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)</h3>
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Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries are the cadmium-free replacement for NiCad. They are less affected by the memory effect than NiCd and thus require less maintenance and conditioning. However, they have problems at very high or low room temperatures which might actually cause them to catch fire. And even though they use less hazardous materials (i.e., <i>they do not contain heavy metals</i>), they cannot be fully recycled (yet). Another main difference between NiCad and NiMH is that NiMH battery offers higher energy density than NiCads. In other words, the capacity of a NiMH is approximately twice the capacity of its NiCad counterpart. What this means for you is increased run-time from the battery with no additional bulk or weight.</div>
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Lithium Ion (Li-ion)</h3>
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<a href="http://limewit.com/c-186822-laptop-battery.html" target="_blank"><b>Lithium Ion</b></a> (Li-ion) are the new standard for portable power. Li-ion batteries produce the same energy as NiMH but weighs approximately 20%-35% less. They do not suffer significantly from the memory effect unlike their NiMH and Ni-Cd counterparts. Also, their substances are less hazardous. Because lithium ignites very easily, they require special handling. </div>
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Try a Limewit replacement battery today and save big on a high quality product. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee and up to 1 year manufacturer warranty on most products. Visit our <a href="http://www.ebay.ca/usr/limewit_store" target="_blank"><b>eBay store</b></a> and <a href="http://limewit.com/" target="_blank"><b>Limewit.com</b></a> for great deals.</div>
Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-59036101393442089742014-08-19T10:14:00.004-07:002014-08-19T10:48:30.100-07:00Real-Time Face Projection Mapping: Digital Makeup (Video)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">"My jaw literally dropped. I think that's the first time that's ever happened to me in real life."</span> <b><i>-Brett Chapman, UK Indie Filmmaker.</i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Absolutely amazing!!! Well done!!!"</span> <b><i>-Román Reyes, Spain Actor & Filmmaker.</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Spellbound. I have been using simple projection in my performances for the past two years, but this is something else."</span> <b><i>-Miss Morphic, UK Creative Videographer</i></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: lime;">Project Members</span></b></div>
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Nobumichi Asai (Planner / Producer / Technical Producer - P.I.C.S.)</div>
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Hiroto Kuwahara (Art Director & Makeup)</div>
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Paul Lacroix (Technical Director / Programmer - Transit Digital Works)</div>
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Jin Hasegawa (Cg Designer - Spade)</div>
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Takashi Ishibashi (Cg Designer - Spade)</div>
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Ayaka Motoyoshi (Production Manager - P.I.C.S.)</div>
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<b><span style="color: lime;">Special Thanks</span></b></div>
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Aya Kumakura (Production Manager)</div>
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Yoshihiro Ueno (Production Manager - P.I.C.S.)</div>
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Koji Kojima(Producer)</div>
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Kazuhiro Nakamura (Colorist - Mcray)</div>
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Kenji Nakazono (Photographer - Creative Studio Works)</div>
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Kimihiro Morikawa (Photographer - Shooting & Lighting)</div>
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Jin Hasegawa (Spade)</div>
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Rhea Tor’s Inc.</div>
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Dan (Stylist)</div>
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K.Furumoto (Hair - &´S Management)</div>
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Yuka Sekimizu (Model - Satoru Japan)</div>
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Hideaki Takahashi (Music - Mjuc)</div>
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Spice (Optitrack Motion Capture Sensor)</div>
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<b><span style="color: lime;">Contact</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.nobumichiasai.com/jp/main.html" target="_blank">Nobumichiasai.com</a><br />
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-29600502157162222042014-08-12T11:06:00.001-07:002014-08-12T11:07:54.550-07:00The Floating Bluetooth Speaker by Om Audio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet the floating Bluetooth speaker. It's suspended above its base thanks to an electromagnet and can play music from any Bluetooth source. It's called the <b>Om One</b>. It also looks awesome.<br />
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Om Audio is launching a crowd funding campaign at its <a href="http://www.omone.com/om-one" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> where you can pre-order the Om One for $179US. It will cost $199 when it goes on general sale next year.<br />
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-11879396958439856712014-08-05T11:28:00.001-07:002014-08-05T11:40:42.020-07:00Navdy is the Heads Up Display (HUD) for Older Cars That Want to Upgrade<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>Preorder Now</b> - <a href="https://www.navdy.com/" target="_blank">$299US</a> (Full Price $499US)</div>
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<b>Release</b> <b>Date</b> - Early 2015</div>
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San Francisco-based company <b><span style="color: lime;"><a href="https://www.navdy.com/" target="_blank">Navdy</a> </span></b>is offering a solution for people with older cars since. For $499, it's come up with a flat projector you can mount to the top of your dashboard with a heads-up display that shows you key information like navigation and caller ID. It combines that with an infrared camera and microphone that watches and listens for hand gestures and voice commands so you can control your phone without taking it out of your pocket. Think of it like eyes and ears for your phone, and one that you can use with multiple cars.</div>
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Navdy's big sell is to let you see certain apps and notifications in a single or split view, something you might not get on your smartphone. If you're driving with directions turned on and get a call, Navdy splits those things up on its screen. You don't miss out on where the next turn is supposed to be, and avoid having voice commands interjecting into your call from your navigation app. The same goes for texts and emails: if you get either, they'll pop up on the right while directions continue to run; and if you want them read out loud, you just speak a voice command or use a gesture.</div>
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"We think this is the first time head up display technology has been combined with touch-less gesture recognition, and also a real head up display that works in cars offered on the market. There's kind of a lot of things that we've had to pull together, and the combination of those things really creates a magic experience that's far better than the individual pieces." </blockquote>
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-88396961559904150442014-08-01T10:32:00.003-07:002014-08-01T10:36:14.410-07:00HP Teams Up With Designer Michael Bastian For A Luxury Smartwatch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The current batch of smartwatches are boring rectangular slabs lacking in excitement and style. HP is looking to change that by teaming up with renown designer Michael Bastian and Gilt, a designer retail site.</div>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">Round watch face</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">44mm stainless steel case</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Inlaid button controls on the bezel</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Primarily function: notification hub;</span> alerts about stocks, the weather and sports; see incoming calls, texts and email; and relay reminders about calendar appointments from the phone. It will also work as a remote control for music apps.</li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Compatible with both iOS and Android phones</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">7 whole days of battery life (<i>would compete with the Pebble and Sony Smartwatch 2</i>)</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Release date Fall 2014</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Price: US $300+</span></li>
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<i><b>"A watch like this should provide men with quick, simple, accurate information at a glance, much like the displays and dials of a car dashboard — you can almost think of it as a personal dashboard for your digital life.The watch's interchangeable straps in perforated leather, nylon and rubber even reflect this inspiration."</b> -Michael Bastian</i></div>
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-16220298367365544982014-07-23T17:32:00.000-07:002014-07-23T17:33:04.304-07:00Fit Bit Flex ($99) VS. Xiaomi Mi Band ($13): Fitness Tracker Band Showdown<div>
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Studies show that 40% of all people who buy a fitness tracker stop wearing them within six months. Would you spend $100 for something that you will stop using within 6 months? Now that you put it this way, Xioami's $13 wearable tech is an even more attractive option. Let's hope Xiaomi brings this to the states and if not, perhaps Android Wear will follow suit with Mi Band's affordability and ease of use.</div>
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Fit Bit Flex™ Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband <span style="color: red;">$99.95</span></h3>
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-33457394600134204182014-07-15T10:50:00.000-07:002014-07-15T10:56:06.498-07:00Google Inching Closer to a SkyNet Reality with Boston Dynamic's BigDog Robot (Video)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Las Vegas native Lance Cpl. Brandon Dieckmann, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, India Co., operates the Legged Squad Support System (LS3) through an open field at Kahuku Training Area July 10-12, 2014.</div>
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The LS3 is experimental technology built by Boston Dynamics which is owned by Google. The robot is being tested by the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab as part of the Advanced Warfighting Experiment during Rim of the Pacific 2014. The robot is funded by DARPA and the U.S. Marines (<i>aka taxpayers</i>).</div>
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Each LS3 carries up to 400 lbs of gear and enough fuel for a 20-mile mission lasting 24 hours. LS3 automatically follows its leader using computer vision, so it does not need a dedicated driver.</div>
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There are multiple technologies being tested during RIMPAC, the largest maritime exercise in the Pacific region. This year's RIMPAC features 22 countries and around 25,000 people.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Video courtesy of U.S. Marines, filmed by Sgt. William Holdaway/Marine Forces Pacific Combat Camera</span></i><br />
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-71422213891664988282014-07-07T15:54:00.001-07:002014-07-07T16:06:21.723-07:00Huawei Ascend Mate 2 Phablet Video Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<li>Large display: 6.1" </li>
<li>Fantastic battery life: 3900mAh </li>
<li>Sturdy build quality </li>
<li>Great performance </li>
<li>Price: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JPIAGW0?tag=geo02a9-20">$299.99</a></li>
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First and foremost, this is not a flagship phone. The only spec this phone offers that is worth mentioning is it's 3900mah battery since it is the biggest of any phone available. That being said, if you want a BIG phone, this could be exactly what you want.<br />
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While you'd think the only difference between the white and black model is the color, you'd be wrong. While the black model has a textured back to reduce fingerprints and improve grip, the white model has a slick plastic back reminiscent of the Galaxy S 3. I went with the white model since I was going to put it in a case anyways but the difference is something to be aware of.<br />
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This phone is BIG, but if you are like me and use two hands on your phone no matter the size then the only part of you that will complain is your pocket. In regular sized (male) pockets the phone just fits inside, but you do get a slight impression that you are wearing shin-guards on your thighs. The phone is noticeably heavier than your average phone, but if you are used to using a tablet then it shouldn't be an issue.<br />
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The screen is very nice with good viewing angles, although the color was a bit warmer than I was used to. It works well for reading or watching videos, but you may notice the lower resolution (720p) when zoomed out when web-browsing. The screen itself is larger than my last phone (Nexus 4) and is definitely a key reason to get this phone.<br />
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The Camera is a step-up from my old phone, but slightly more average than I was hoping. Colors are generally accurate, but very fine detail doesn't come through very well, especially in low-light. The Front camera was more of the same, but it was nice that has a wide lens to capture a larger area. The cameras are the same ones as seen in the LG G3, OnePlus One, and other flagship phones so software may improve this. The stock camera app can't mute the shutter sound so may want to use something else regardless. Overall pretty good for a smartphone, but definitely won't replace your DSLR. The camera can also store data to the MicroSD, so make sure to get one if you want turn this into your main shooter.<br />
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The performance is more than adequate. When phones nowadays have more power than most people will ever use, this phone brings in just enough tech that you should be able to do anything the newest phones can do. All games and benchmarks play without a hitch, but some intense apps like high-end emulators (mainly PPSSPP) may not run as smoothly as the newest phones. Since this is such a specialized circumstance (and since even the highest-end phones can have issues on the same applications) I don't count it as a loss.<br />
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Calls sound average compared to modern phones and so does it's rear speaker. Very much equal to some of the best I've used in a phone, but that only means it's what you should expect. It does support HD Voice so if you are coming from an older device your may notice a nice quality improvement when calling someone who also has a newer device providing your carrier supports this. T-Mobile does.<br />
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The battery life is amazing. Even my first day with the phone and using the 63% charge the phone came with, I still got over 5 hours of on-screen time while running every benchmark in the book before I finally plugged in with 10% battery. That's longer than I've ever gotten on my other phones. It's safe to expect 9-10 hours of constant usage before needing to plugin, or 2-3 days of normal use. This was on the "Smart" power-saving mode, but there is also the "Endurance" mode if you want even more battery or "Normal" if you want a bit more performance. You can even charge other phones!<br />
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Overall this phone only does battery extremely well, but does everything else so adequately that it's really a steal for the price. The phone does run Android 4.3, but a 4.4 update is promised and hopefully more. Basically a Jumbo (if not slightly faster) Moto G LTE, it should keep everyone in need of a large phone satisfied.<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />Written review courtesy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2F957JIHAME1S/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp">David Munoz</a><br />Huawei Ascend Mate 2 Video review courtesy of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyqtNWZmIxTx3b6OxTSALw">Android Authority</a></span></i>Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-8819003573807144142014-06-25T12:38:00.002-07:002014-06-25T12:40:37.053-07:00Google Just Unveiled It's Own Version of Oculus Virtual Reality Headset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While Facebook's virtual reality effort involved a multi-billion dollar purchase of Oculus VR, Google's gone with a decidedly simpler route: cardboard. Following the end of its Google I/O keynote, Google's put out an app called Cardboard that lets users slot their Android device into a do-it-yourself cardboard viewer. When looked through using special lenses, you can interact with various Google services like a VR headset. It's not as polished as Oculus but does give you a cool VR experience.</div>
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We can't wait for FlappyBird VR and AngryBirds VR. Stoked!</div>
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<b>Oculus VR Development Kit 2:</b> $350 US</div>
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<br />Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-86426043643594192602014-06-18T16:08:00.002-07:002014-06-18T16:18:14.025-07:00Move Over iPhone, Galaxy and HTC ONE. The Amazon Fire Smartphone Is Here.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Release date </b>July 25, 2014</div>
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Amazon has released its latest creation; a smartphone. Designed to compete head on with Samsung, HTC and Apple. The <b>Amazon Fire</b> will offer three unique features that cannot be found anywhere else: Dynaimc Perspective, Firefly technology and their Mayday service. You will also get Amazon Prime free for a year and 32GB storage capacity for the price of a 16GB phone.<br />
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Experience interactions not
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Quickly identify printed web and
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Get free, live, on-device video support with an Amazon expert, 24x7, 365 days a year at the touch of a button. No appointments necessary. Now available over the AT&T cellular network, in addition to Wi-Fi.<br />
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MP rear-facing camera, multi-frame HDR, auto focus, optical image
stabilization, f/2.0 5-element wide aperture lens, LED flash<br />
2.1 MP front-facing camera</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">OS</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Fire OS 3.5.0</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Storage</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">32 GB or 64 GB</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Cloud Storage</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Free cloud storage for all Amazon content, and photos taken with Fire phone</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Battery</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Battery
size: 2400mAh. Talk time: up to 22 hours; standby time: up to 285
hours. Video playback: up to 11 hours; audio playback: up to 65 hours.</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Video recording</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">1080p HD video recording at 30 fps (front- and rear-facing cameras)</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Audio playback</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio processing</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">TV and Video</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Supports screen mirroring and Second Screen<br />
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Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), non-DRM AAC, MP3,
MIDI, OGG, PCM/WAVE, AAC LC/ELD, HE-AAC (v1 & v2), AMR-NB, AMR-WB,
AMR-WB+, Audible Enhanced format (AAX); Video: MPEG4, VP8,
H.264/MPEG4/AVC,MPEG4 SP, H.263,AVI,HDCP2.x, PlayReady DRM; Images: JPG,
GIF, PNG, BMP, GIF87a,GIF89a; Viewable docs: PDF, unprotected MOBI,
PRC natively, DOC, DOCX, Kindle (AZW), KF8, TXT</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Sensors</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Dynamic
Perspective sensor system with invisible infrared illumination,
gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer, proximity sensor,
ambient light sensor</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Location</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">GPS, Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi/Cellular location, and Digital compass</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Cellular</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
(850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), Quad-band GSM/EDGE (850, 900,
1800, 1900 MHz), 9 bands of LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20),
supports carrier aggregation</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Connectivity</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, up to 300 Mbps with channel bonding; Bluetooth 3.0 wireless technology; NFC enabled</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Headphones</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Premium, tangle-free headphones with remote and mic</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Rating for hearing aids</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">M4, T4</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">SIM Card</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Pre-installed Nano SIM card</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Ports</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Micro USB 2.0<br />
3.5mm headphone</td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Warranty and Service</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">1-year Limited Warranty included. Use of Fire phone is subject to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=afp_dp_qsg?nodeId=201446190" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these terms</a></td></tr>
<tr><td align="right" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Included in the Box</td><td style="font-size: 12px;">Amazon Fire Phone with Fire OS 3.5.0<br />
Premium headphones with remote and mic<br />
Micro USB to USB charging cable<br />
USB power adapter (5W)<br />
Quick Start Guide</td></tr>
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-80774160369981375722014-06-13T15:49:00.000-07:002014-06-13T15:49:52.602-07:00New Samsung Galaxy Tablet: Meet the Tab S (Hands-On Video)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Introducing Samsung's thinnest and lightest tablet ever. The new Samsung Tab S will be equipped with a large screen measuring 10.5 inches. At only 6.6mm thick and weighing in 465 grams, it puts this tablet head-to-head with Apple's iPad Air. An 8.4 inch model will also be released. Also worth mentioning is the advanced WQXGA Super AMOLED display. Making it the most advanced in the market. Resolution? Just 2560 x 1600. Tab S will be released in two colors: Titanium Bronze and Dazzling White.</div>
Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-18776010878755743902014-05-28T15:16:00.001-07:002014-05-28T15:25:29.341-07:00It's Official - Apple Confirms Purchase of Beats by Dr. Dre for $3 Billion<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Apple has confirmed that it will purchase Beats Electronics for $3 billion (US). The sale ranks as the largest that Apple has ever made and will see it take ownership of an enormously successful and profitable line of consumer headphones as well as a burgeoning subscription music service. Beats co-founders <b><span style="color: lime;">Jimmy Iovine</span></b> and <b><span style="color: lime;">Dr. Dre</span></b> will also join Apple as part of the acquisition, which it will pay for with $2.6 billion in cash and $400 million in stock. Dre and Iovine will work with Apple's executive team in future music and entertainment projects.<br />
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"Apple is all about image. Beats is all about image. People who
buy Beats are all about image. From a business standpoint, it makes
perfect sense for Apple to do this, even if the product they’re buying
doesn't make any sense for a consumer to own compared to similar
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<i>"First billionaire in hip-hop." -Dr. Dre</i><br />
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-22627792934530633752014-05-20T15:46:00.001-07:002014-05-20T15:53:08.874-07:00Microsoft's New Surface Pro 3 Tablet Goes After Apple's MacBook Air<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: lime;">Surface Pro 3</span></b>, despite having a large 12-inch screen with a 2160×1440 resolution, is only .36-inches thick and weighs less than two pounds. This incarnation of the Surface Pro also has a newly-designed kickstand that can be adjusted up to 150 degrees, a thinner type cover (not included; $130) that also features an improved keyboard and trackpad, and a new Surface Pen ($50) that can be clicked for commands. The Pro 3 will also come equipped with a new stylus and will be available in the following configurations:</div>
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<li> Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB – $999</li>
<li> Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB – $1,299</li>
<li> Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB – $1,549</li>
<li> Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB – $1,949</li>
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Microsoft is really dropping the ball on the tablet world; because they have an opportunity to make their tablets much more utilitarian than an iPad by integrating with their dominant position in the living room and desktop arenas. </div>
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<li>They should be offering incentives (and well developed APIs) to PC and Xbox game developers to use windows powered tablets as auxiliary game controllers. </li>
<li>They should be establishing the data pipeline to let desktop machines and the Xbox take some of the processor load off the tablet (over WiFi) to extend battery life. </li>
<li>They should be positioning the tablet (and windows phones) as portable terminals into the spheres where they have established dominance; but by and large they aren't running that play as well as they should be.</li>
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-14764123481540850272014-05-13T11:04:00.003-07:002014-05-13T11:06:44.953-07:00HP C4157X, C4127X Laser Printer Toner Cartridge (Sale!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td>LaserJet 4000</td><td> LaserJet 4000T</td><td>LaserJet 4050N</td></tr>
<tr><td>LaserJet 4000N</td><td> LaserJet 4000TN</td><td>LaserJet 4050T</td></tr>
<tr><td>LaserJet 4000SE</td><td> LaserJet 4050</td><td>LaserJet 4050TN</td></tr>
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<tr><td>C4127X</td><td> C4127X (27X)</td><td> C4157X</td></tr>
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<li>Type<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> - New Compatible</li>
<li>Shelf life - 2 Years</li>
<li>Color - Black</li>
<li>Page Yield (5% coverage) - 10,000 Pages†</li>
<li>Weight - 4 lbs</li>
<li>Warranty - 1 year or 10,000 pages</li>
<li>Storage Temp<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>-4°F to 104°F‡</li>
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Limewit Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16556771002762899032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023804565587798461.post-63839037070542500562014-05-08T17:31:00.000-07:002014-05-08T17:37:42.093-07:00Beats by Apple - Why Is Google Not Buying Beats by Dr. Dre?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Google doesn't need this. Beats is primarily for those who want the “cool, fashionable, and stylish” brand name. Google is not really any of those things to the public other than processing and projecting data. That’s where Apple fits in with Beats with both of their overpriced products." <i>-A.Adam</i></div>
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Apple is negotiating the purchase of Beats by Dr. Dre for $3.2 billion, according to a report from The Financial Times. The deal would include streaming Beats Music subscription service (which competes with iTunes), as well as the part of the company that produces headphones and speakers.</div>
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Game designer ,Gunpei Yokoi, came up with the Game Boy on April 28, 1980 after watching a businessman playing with an LCD calculator. He also is credited with inventing the D-pad.<br />
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Researchers have seen silicon as a potential battery electrode material for awhile now because it's capable of holding large amounts of energy while the <a href="http://limewit.com/c-186822-laptop-battery.html" target="_blank"><b>battery charges</b></a>, which extends its life.<br />
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The problem is that silicon electrodes expand when they're charged, and contract when the electrons release. This causes them to stress and crack from the expansion until electrons can no longer be stored.<br />
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But the latest study aims to fix that problem by coating the silicon electrodes with self-healing polymer. When this polymer expands, it also cracks like the silicon. However, the broken bonds of the polymer "attract" one another, and returns back to its original shape.<br />
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By coating the silicon with this sort of material, it can expand all it wants without cracking, and the electrodes can continue storing more energy without worry.<br />
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So far, the technology appears to be working. The researchers have put the electrodes through 100 charge-discharge cycles without any issues.<br />
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However, the team said the coated electrodes need to achieve 500 cycles for smartphones and 3,000 cycles for electric vehicles, so further testing is necessary before it can be considered a sure thing.<br />
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"The ability to repair damage spontaneously, which is termed self-healing, is an important survival feature in nature because it increases the lifetime of most living creatures," said the team in their study. "This feature is highly desirable for rechargeable batteries because the lifetime of high-capacity electrodes, such as silicon anodes, is shortened by mechanical fractures generated during the cycling process."<br />
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<span class="userContent">Walmart.com is officially offline for most. This is due to a hack or major internal glitch. Minutes ago you were able to purchase a $1,000 pool table for $90 or $1300 Samsung HDTV for $85. The pricing glitch was immediately noticed by hundreds of shoppers who were able to checkout items worth hundreds of dollars for only a few bucks. Will Walmart honor these prices?</span></div>
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<span class="userContent">If it was not a hack or a real internal pricing error, then this would be one clever and unique marketing stunt.</span></div>
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First of all, I am not into physical product design at all - so
please be kind (I know it looks basically like the bastard child of a
Fuel Band and an iPhone)</div>
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After several weeks with my new fuel band and a quiet disappointing
revamp last week it got me thinking what functions I would love to see
in a so called "<strong>smart watch</strong>" like this - not that many actually.</div>
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But I really liked the idea of wrapping the Interface around the
wrist and have something like the click wheel rotating around my arm. The
main problem is, I love the form-factor of the fuel band but would it
be practical to read more text than "GOAL" or even interact with it? If
the possibilities are just swipe and tap I'm sure it's possible but a
watch has to be something that people like to use and I am not quiet
convinced if this would be the fact. </div>
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But what we've seen so far is either ugly or stupid or both - and
the conclusions going to be: smart watches are just pricy unnecessary
gimmicks, until "somebody" will teach us better :)</div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">by </span></em><a href="http://dribbble.com/bogner" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thomas Bogner</span></em></a></div>
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