Heavyweight Players Snap by Facebook

Gamers used to play Diablo III, World of Warcraft or the like simply can not be satisfied with the game offered up. Seeing this social network was ready to clean up the game to bring more quality and challenging.

Yes, as long as it does only offer up dozens of casual games, call it the Mafia Wars, Poker, Angry Birds, Farmville and the like. Number of users who play the game already menyetuh number millions, but unfortunately not the majority of gamers who love to play the game heavyweight.

Heavyweight game in question is, who attended the game with stunning graphics quality, the storyline is a little complicated, but interesting, and able to present a challenging game. Well, Facebook was reportedly soon to bring the game like that.

To create a game that Facebook has been collaborating with Wooga and Kixeye, both companies claimed to be able to bring a class game Diablo III or World of Warcraft in the Facebook platform.

"This team (Wooga and Kixeye) will focus on developing a hardcore game, a game that actually encourages itensitas quality so that it can play is amazing," said Matt Wyndowe, Games Product Manager for Facebook, as quoted from the Game Industry, Saturday (23/6 / 2012).

In addition Wyndowe also informed that the game will be more types of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) with the best quality in Facebook. Of course with the added social element style social networking site.

Desire VC, First Android "Dual SIM" from HTC

HTC has released HTC T328d VC, which supports dual SIM phones. Desire VC is the first HTC smartphone with dual network SIM (GSM-CDMA).

Head of Product Marketing Indonesia Samudro Seto explained HTC phones HTC is a continuation of the Raider who had only put on CDMA networks.

"There is demand from operators and consumers to deliver a smartphone that supports dual SIM cards (GSM-CDMA). Phone also become an alternative phone dual SIM card which has been dominated by China mobile phone," said Samudro at Media Roundtable at HTC's office Semanggi Plaza Jakarta , Thursday (21/06/2012).

This phone is running in single band CDMA 2000 Rev A 800 MHz 1x/EVDO/EVDO. CDMA card is not locked (lock) but it supports the concept of RUIM. With this network, the speed to access data faster. As for the GSM network runs on GSM / GPRS 900/1800/1900 Mhz.

According Samudro, this phone only supports 2G/GSM network. With hope, VC Desire users will be utilizing the data packets using CDMA network.

"Actually, this could be an internal debate on the HTC. Phone does not support 3G networks to its GSM. More data packets are routed to CDMA. While the phone and sms directed to GSM," he added.

Although there is a little short on the network, because it was made for the upper middle market, HTC cell phone was also awarded the VC features the latest technology. Call it the Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 1 GHz processor, GPS, motion G sensor, 5MP camera with LED flash up to WVGA Camcorder.

In addition, the phone also has been equipped with Google Maps and the maps created by the Self HTC, HTC Locations. Such features can be seen in applications HTC Car with a menu containing the HTC Locations, music, internet radio (local and international) and dial.

"HTC Locations can be used to find the favorite places in Indonesia, good restaurants, offices and even the building is also obvious. Maps are more advanced than Google Maps," he said.

HTC Car application is provided free by HTC. But for paid applications, these applications will be added to designate the direction of the sound in HTC Locations.

Unlike other phones, the phone body is complemented by the anti flip cover on the back side. So this feature makes it easy to grip the phone and do not easily fall. Display screen is also relieved that the device supports touch screen display measuring 4 inches.

These specs HTC phones T328d VC:
Dimensions: 119.5 x 62.3 x 9.42 mm
Weight: 118 grams
Screen: touch screean 4 inch 480 x 800 pixels
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense
Processor: 1 GHz single core
RAM: 512 MB
Memory: 4GB internal (external memory support)
Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, CDMA 2000 1x/EVDO/EVDO single band 800 MHz Rev A
Features: Internal GPS, Bluetooth, A2DP, WiFi, 5MP camera, camcorder WVGA, HTC Car, Google Maps
Battery: 1650 mAh
Color: black
Price: $ 2.99 million
Availability: July 2012

Duo Desire Different Generations
In addition to introducing VC HTC, the Taiwanese vendor also released two series of Desire but different generations. The one for the lower middle series (low end), one for secondary (middle up).

For the lower classes, preparing HTC HTC Desire C A320e. This phone has specifications similar to the HTC Desire VC, but the network has only one GSM SIM card.

While the high side, setting up HTC HTC Desire V T328w. The phone also has a similar specification to the HTC Desire VC. However, this phone supports dual SIM cards (GSM-GSM).

"If the SIM card in VC Desire to be active both, HTC Desire V is only active one," said Samudro.

HTC phones already support the connection V is 3.5 G. But the card only supports GSM only GSM network connection. So this phone is very appropriate to be used for packet data and packet call or sms.

These specs HTC Desire C A320e:
Dimensions: 102 x 56.6 x 11.95 mm
Weight: 98 grams
Screen: touch screean 4 inch 320 x 480 pixels
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor: 600 MHz
RAM: 512 MB
Memory: 4GB internal (external memory support)
Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, HSPA / WCDMA 900/2100 MHz
Features: Internal GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, 5MP camera, VGA camcorder, HTC Car, Google Maps, Motion G Sensor
Battery: 1230 mAh
Color: black, red, white
Price: $ 2.399 million
Availability: July 2012

These specs HTC Desire V T328w:
Dimensions: 118 x 62.3 x 9.32 mm
Weight: 114 grams
Screen: touch screean 4 inch 480 x 800 pixels
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense
Processor: 1 GHz single core
RAM: 512 MB
Memory: 4GB internal (external memory support)
Network: dual band HSPA / WCDMA 900/2100 MHz, Tri-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE 900/1800/1900 MHz
Features: Internal GPS, Bluetooth, A2DP, WiFi, 5MP camera, camcorder WVGA, HTC Car, Google Maps
Battery: 1650 mAh
Colors: black, white
Price: USD 3.5 million
Availability: July 2012

New Features in Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has introduced its latest smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8, which will be released in late 2012. Microsoft also took four vendors as a special partner who is ready to produce Windows Phone 8, namely Nokia, Huawei, Samsung and HTC.

This giant software company promised much better in Windows Phone 8, ready to cover the shortfall Phone version of windows 7.

Here are the new features that will come in Windows Phone 8.

1. Supports multi-core processors

Windows Phone 8 is now open to receive hardware devices (hardware) multi-core processors. He will support dual-core, quad-core, and theoretically also supports 64-core. Microsoft is also preparing for its operating system is stable in terms of performance and battery life.

2. Support three screen resolutions

Windows Phone 8 support three screen resolution technology, the WVGA (800x480 pixel), WXVGA (1280x768 pixel) and True 720p (1280x720 pixels).

3. Browser Internet Explorer 10

Microsoft said the browser application (browser) Internet Explorer 10 (IE 10) in Windows Phone 8, their code is very similar to the IE 10 for personal computers (PCs). This brings with it a security feature that can detect the theft of data online and SmartScreen filter, which is ready to warn users not to visit a malicious site.

4. Supports addition of external memory MicroSD

So far, Windows Phone 7 smartphone users are always complaining because they can not add data storage space. In Windows Phone 8, smartphones will provide a MicroSD slot for adding storage capacity of 16GB, 32GB, and even supports up to 64GB.

MicroSD will help users when they want to transfer data from your smartphone into a personal computer.

5. Display the new Metro

Windows Phone 8 Metro maintains a distinctive user interface with the features of the boxes, like on the ground. However, there was little change in the look of Windows Phone 8. First. display boxes will fill the entire screen. Secondly, display boxes and smaller size can be enlarged.

6. NFC and 'mobile wallet'

Windows Phone 8 will support Near Field Communication could provide their own online wallet services, as well as offering the experience of buying an object with a smartphone.

7. Windows software to bring Windows Phone

Microsoft will use a single software platform to bring Windows to Windows Phone. This is done so that the Windows application developers will create applications for Windows Phone. Development of an application for Windows Phone 8 can be done using the programming language C / C + +.

Microsoft will share many of the programming code used in versions of Windows, including file system, network stack, security model, the pipeline media, networking and graphics code.

8. Digital map

Bing Maps digital map services that were previously used in Windows Phone version 7, will be replaced with Nokia Maps. This decision suggests an intimate relationship between Microsoft and Nokia, as Nokia Maps will still exist on other smartphones out Nokia to adopt Windows Phone 8.

9. Full support for Skype

Microsoft will integrate Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to make calls or answer calls from Skype video call applications.

Apple Open Jobs in Indonesia

Whether you are looking for work? What if you work for the best technology companies in the world?

We recently discovered information that Apple is expanding into Indonesia and is currently a job opening for Indonesia. The outstanding job on LinkedIn and Apple's corporate page for positions related to Apple's retail business in Jakarta.

Currently Apple is looking for Human Resource Manager, and now these jobs are very popular on LinkedIn. And if you look at Apple's official careers page for Singapore, also found three open positions in Singapore for 3-6 months before being formally placed in Jakarta.

Apple on a career site, an open vacancy for iPhone Channel Manager, CES (Consumer Electronic Stores) Manager, and Account Manager foriPhone / iPad Carrier in Jakarta. To some extent this is a confirmation of the rumor that we found some time ago about Apple that is working with Indosat for billing App Store using the pulse.

Open positions that are highly oriented to the retailer, and has long been speculation that Apple is bolstering its global expansion, especially to potential markets in Asia Pacific. And even Apple has expressed his concern to the Indonesian market with the support of local smelly stuff in the latest release of iTunes.

This strategic move is interesting, especially if we look at the fact that Indonesia as one of the world's largest mobile market, has the lowest rate to the growth of adoption for IOS devices.

According to the research institute Effective Measure, IOS largest market in Indonesia is only 10% owned by iPad from 10.06%-owned niche market products in Indonesia IOS. In neighboring countries like Thailand, Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia, IOS has a penetration rate of more than 50%.

From the other hand, Apple could have seen the catch compared to competitors such as Android and BlackBerry are first entered in cooperation with the operator to obtain a larger market niche.

Cooperation with the operator is of exceptional importance to Apple, especially to come out with the financing structure for the upper class of Apple product, too high for most mobile consumers in Indonesia.

Let's see which comes first obtain a larger market niche and also memonetize Indonesia mobile market, because whoever it is (Apple / Android / Windows Phone / Blackberry) can change many things in the mobile industry in Indonesia.

In a different topic but related, Steve Wozniak (Apple co-founder) will travel to Jakarta to speak at seminars on creativity and innovation.

source : detik

Microsoft's mystery Tablet Surface

Microsoft has just announced the presence of homemade tablet Windows 8, the Tablet Surface. However, Microsoft still keep the "innards" of the tablet before it officially on sale.

Of the specifications have been released, the giant software company was still hides some of the specifications. Among other RAM size, camera resolution, screen resolution, Bluetooth connectivity and 4G, accelerometer, light sensor, gyroscope, digital compass or a GPS. So is the price.

Here are 10 things that remains a mystery of the Microsoft Tablet Surface:

1. Price
Microsoft does not explain the price of the newest devices. But reportedly, Surface tablet will have a price that is comparable to tablets or ultrabook. As an illustration, the average tablet typically sells for 500 dollars. While cheap Ultrabook sold for about 800 dollars.

Microsoft released two models of Tablet Surface, namely Windows RT and Windows 8. Microsoft Surface tablets prices are not expected to be far from 400 dollars (for Windows RT) and 1,000 U.S. dollars (for Windows 8).

With these prices, is expected to directly compete with Apple iPad which is still sold from 500 U.S. dollars.

When confirmed, the President Director of Microsoft Indonesia Andreas Diantoro also declined to comment about the price of these devices. He submitted fully to the global Microsoft.

"I do not want to mention the price, especially in the global release schedule as well as Indonesia," he said.

2. Availability in the market
Because it uses Windows 8, the tablet is expected to be released at the official launch of Windows OS 8, scheduled to be launched in October or November.

3. Vendor partners
Until now not known which companies are producing Microsoft Surface. This is different from Apple that has begun a partnership with Samsung.

4. Reaction partner
The introduction of Microsoft Surface tablets are not coincided with the launch of Windows 8 is going to openly satirical partners. That is because the vendor that works with Microsoft's new tablet will release Windows 8, after the OS is officially released.

Registered vendor Hewlett Packard, Dell, Lenovo and even Samsung are also interested in releasing a tablet with Windows 8. However, Microsoft also needs to convince the vendor partners to continue to cooperate, especially for Windows tablet RT.

5. Is able to beat the iPad?
Of course not. Apple is still leading the tablet market share. It is impossible when this tablet will get rid of Microsoft as the manufacturer of Apple tablet with the most sales in the world.

These tablets appear to represent Microsoft's vision for the future of computing. It is also one of Microsoft's long-term effort in making the devices, especially tablets.

6. Is able to compete with Android tablet?
Google may be uneasy at the presence of this Surface tablet. Although many vendors have made a tablet with Android OS, but it turns out these vendors also have not been shown to have significant advantages.

But if Microsoft can provide a special experience for users, especially the experience of wearing the same as using a tablet PC, then it might be able to shift the trend of the Android OS users to switch to Windows 8 tablet.

7. Xbox Component
The tablet is rumored Xbox will get the content, the same as content offered by Xbox to the device with another OS Windows 8. Likewise with technology adaptation SmartGlass.

8. 4G connection
These tablets are not yet clear if the network connection using 3G, 4G or Long Term Evolution (LTE). This could be because Microsoft has yet to get a partner operator.

9. Battery life
Battery life for Windows Surface RT about 31.5 hours. While Surface Windows 8 about 42 hours.

Battery life is nearing the latest iPad approximately 42.5 hours. However, the iPad battery capacity is intended for high-resolution screen that requires a great battery life.

10. Why be in LA?
This device was introduced at Microsoft's activities in Los Angeles. But the public and the media really had to ask why the activity is done in LA.

Even at the last minute before the introduction of the rumored tablet was not clear where the implementation.

Trigger, Keyboard Game from Cooler Master

Trigger, Keyboard Game from Cooler Master was launched in market. Not only supported a variety of special features for gamers, keyboard Trigger made by Cooler Master also has the unsightly appearance. Like what?

CM Storm Trigger, is part of the Cooler Master line of products that are designed for gaming enthusiast. So it is appropriate that this product does have the features and stylish appearance gamer.

Components used are also fairly slick product, in every instance the keys are already carrying the most lasting Cherry switches appeal. So each key will not be easily dislodged or damaged while in the extreme to use while playing.

This product is also increasingly seen as good back-lit decorated red itensitasnya level can be adjusted up to 5 stages. But unfortunately, to do this would require an additional adapter which is not included in the sale.

Shown Cool

Black doff color combined with red-colored back-lit was successful to give the impression of cool. On the plus again it looks very solid product with a thickness on the keyboard in general.

At the bottom there is a lever Trigger buffer to be operated comfortably. But in addition also included a rubber pads so that the product is not easy to shift when in use. Understandably, this product is intended for gamers, so it needed more protection than ordinary products.

But one of the CM Storm Trigger is unique, the product comes with a micro USB cable that can be removed. Yes, unlike the keyboard in general where the cable attaches to the body and can not be removed.

Cable that was included in the sales package is equally fierce. Clad in a black color as well as both ends of the gold-colored USB interface. Quite interesting. Besides this keyboard also has two USB ports and an additional port for the adapter.

Typical Product Features Gamer

Because it is intended for game lovers, CM Storm Trigger rightly sustains all the needs during play, one of whom use the macro.

In total there are 5 buttons which are all placed at the left. Besides being easily accessible, all the function keys can also be tailored to user desires.

As with other mechanical keyboard, when used for typing CM Storm Trigger also issued a voice loud enough. But do not worry, it's very normal and did not interfere with the comfort while wearing them.

CM Storm Trigger also been equipped with special application to maximize his ability. Memalui these tools can be downloaded gamers can also store up to 5 different profiles.

Overall CM Storm Trigger is quite attractive as a gaming keyboard, especially from the map. Although not the most sophisticated, but the features offered by this product also quite capable of spoiling the gamers.

Only minimal sales package that looks as if it costs less compared with the pegged around USD 119.


Specifications:


High durability gold-plated Cherry switches are rated for over 50 million key strokes
Available with Cherry MX-series switches: Black, Red, Blue, Brown
Multi-media control keys for convenient sound control
5 macro keys with profile management
18K gold plated USB plugs ultra low latency
Anti-ghosting 6 key rollover
64KB on-board memory for profile storage
Storm tactics key for deactivation of the Windows key
Driverless 1000Hz polling / 1ms response time
Two port USB 2.0 hub enhanced
Detachable wrist rest
Braided cable for durability
Non-slip rubber coating
That MCU allows the keyboard to playback macros without delay

Surface, Superhero Tablet from Microsoft

Surface, Superhero Tablet from Microsoft was launched. Microsoft has finally announced a tablet device operating system Windows 8, Monday (6/18/2012), the Los Angeles, United States. Tablet Tablet Surface named it is predicted to challenge Apple's iPad.

To counter Apple's success with iPad, Microsoft started as a manufacturer of tablet itself, as well as create a special operating system Windows 8 tablet, which is named Windows 8 RT.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the Windows operating system that runs the 8 RT Surface tablet, has the same look with Windows 8 that runs on personal computer (PC).

As is known, the Windows PC operating system is the most widely used in the world. Microsoft wanted to bring the same experience when users run Windows 8 on the tablet and the PC and laptop computers.

According to analyst Sarah Rotman Epps from Forrester research firm, he did not see that Surface will kill the iPad. "I do not see the Surface as an iPad killer. But Surface has a lot of potential," he said.

He added that the announcement yesterday in Microsoft berfokusi on hardware innovation, but do not talk about service. "Microsoft is unique assets makes Surface a great product," added Sarah.

Surface will slide in two versions and is available in a choice of internal memory capacity. First, the ARM processor architecture, the so-called lighter and thinner. Surface with ARM processors come with internal memory capacity of 32GB and 64GB. Will slide into the market first, scheduled for the Christmas holiday season this year.

The second version, Tablet Surface with Intel architecture processor. Tablet version of this form is heavier and thicker, but equipped with a larger internal memory capacity, the 64GB and 128GB. The plan, Surface with Intel Ivy Bridge will be available three months after its launch Surface ARM version.

To attack the weaknesses of the other Apple, Microsoft Surface provide a cover that serves as a cover as well as keyboard (keyboard). Not only that, there is also available touchpad to navigate with a finger, just like when you use a laptop.

Microsoft has yet to give pricing details Surface.Namun tablet version of the ARM Surface prices will be competitive with the popular portable computer ultrabook Intel.

AndroMax, CDMA with Android 'Ice Cream'

AndroMax, CDMA with Android 'Ice Cream', now is available. Smartfren increasingly keen to peddle his own brand mobile phones. This new champ is AndroMax CDMA operator that has been embedded with the operating system Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich.

The device is actually made by Hisense and positioned to compete in the lower middle class. Automatic price is also priced quite cheap, but its performance does not mean cheap.

Design

AndroMax carries a fairly ergonomic design. He was wrapped with a capacitive touch screen that is multitouch response.

When tested, the sweep hand is so easily recognizable and goes at will. As a result, this screen can be relied upon for navigational matters. Including when asked to type through the virtual keyboard, easy and responsive.

It's just the screen that carried AndroMax not too big, and uses only 3.5 inch TFT LED type, HVGA (480x320). In fact, if equipped with a larger screen, the user must have experience with the touch screen can be more nampol.

Turning to the back, there is the plastic casing that has a texture. This is actually a plus, because it so make the handle more mantab and not slippery.

At the rear is also a place to bury a 3-megapixel camera is powered. The camera in this device is just one, not available at the front of the camera.

As for the affairs there are two physical buttons are mounted. On the left for the on-off and lock, while in the kana for the volume. At the bottom of the screen there are touch keys for home, back, and search.

Performance

With the price of USD 1.2 million for the official price and $ 880 thousand for the promotion, you certainly can not expect the ability AndroMax class III or HTC Galaxy S One X. But when juxtaposed with the Galaxy Pocket or LG L3, may still be on my level.

Display shown AndroMax admittedly not too sharp, but when invited to watch the video a heavy, mobile phone with a 800 MHz processor is able to eat it quite fluently.

Back to the camera. Fairly decent shots with the power of 3 megapixels. Including for the affairs of video recording.

The special performance is considered sufficient in terms of OS, which has been equipped with Android 4.0. Of course it is still rarely seen in Indonesia CDMA handset that carries the OS 'ice cream'.

The resulting user interface like a premium phone that carries the same OS. But it must be recognized if the picture is less sharp beam. Fortunately this can be covered with a smooth touch-screen capabilities while taking surfing fingers.

Other more value in terms of connectivity. AndroMax comes with the CDMA 2000 1x EVDO Rev A, where the connection is on paper ciamik enough to bring the user is surfing.

Even so, still, it is still dependent on network conditions Smartfren around you. If that is capable of this will be very significant, but otherwise it remains useless.

Smartfren himself had proclaimed that the active center service sales data. So they should really think about the quality of service will be used by the data user to surf.

In conclusion, a fairly decent AndroMax ogled for smart phone users in the medium segment down. Moreover, it costs less than $ 1 million when the promotion, it was already equipped with the Android OS Ice Cream Sandwich. The performance is fairly decent.

In the benchmark calculations performed, recorded AndroMax value when using the application Quadrant 1187. While the AnTuTu carve score 2429.

Specification

CDMA 2000 1x EVDO Rev A 800 Mhz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
800 Mhz Qualco,, MSM7625A processor
Adreno 200 GPU
512 MB RAM, expand up to 2GB
3.5 "TFT LED, HVGA 480 x 320 pixels
Multitouch capacitive screen
Internal Storage 1GB Nand Flash
Lithium Ion Battery 1200 mAh
WiFi hotspots Capability
Google Apps
Built in GPS
3MP Camera
Bluetooth 2.1
MicroUSB
RUIM Enabled