Scaling Windows - The DPI Arms Race
For several years now, device manufacturers have been in a race to push the pixel density of devices – primarily mobile devices – higher and higher. The race began with the iPhone 4 “Retina” display, an at the time impressive 330 pixels per inch (PPI) 960x480 3.5” display. Keen to trump the Retina moniker, makers of Android devices soon churned out devices with displays with PPIs of 440 and higher, with the current push to 2560x1440 displays in 5.5” or smaller sizes which yield an amazing 500+ PPI. We’ve seen a similar race in the tablet space, with 1280x800 soon giving way to 2560x1600 displays, but this time in a 7” to 10” form factor. Not wanting to be left out, Windows laptops and desktops are now starting to ship with high DPI displays. Unfortunately, Windows isn’t a simple matter of higher DPI being better; let’s discuss some of the history, problems, current solutions, and the future outlook for DPI scaling with Windows.
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Ruckus Brings Cloud-based Management to Public Wi-Fi Networks
Today, Ruckus Wireless is introducing 'Smart Wi-Fi as a Service' through the Ruckus Smart Access Management Service (SAMS) program. The main target market is public Wi-Fi providers (stadiums, convention centers, airports, shopping malls etc.) who need carrier-grade hotspots. The intention of SAMS is to combine the scale, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cloud-based management with Ruckus's existing Smart Wi-Fi technology. By getting rid of the overhead associated with maintenance of anything other than the APs, the hotspot providers' expenses considerably go down with the SAMS managed public Wi-Fi access program.
Cloud based management also makes it easy to configure, deploy manage and monetize the hotspot users (thanks to the 'outsourced' analytics and demographics information). Ruckus provides two options under SAMS. The SAMS Cloud Onsite Wi-Fi costs $15 per AP per month, while the Hosted Wi-Fi costs $22.50 per AP per month. Service terms are for 1,3 or 5 years.
As WLAN management shifts to the cloud, technologies such as SAMS can help businesses reduce their TCO (total cost of ownership) for the Wi-Fi hotspot infrastructure. It also opens up recurring revenue opportunities for Ruckus's channel partners who sell their product to these businesses.
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Microsoft Announces the First Steps in Its "Universal Apps" Program
Windows Phone, tablet (RT/Win 8.1), and traditional computers (RT/Win 8.1) will all share some common ground
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Deal shaves at least $150 USD off price of expensive thumb drive
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Microsoft was a little vague in its statement, but an executive said it was over with
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New phone will have an admirable spec except for a lowly 720p screen resolution
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FAA Requiring All Flights to Have GPS Tracking System by 2020
It will fill in the spots radar can't reach
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4/15/2014 Hardware Reviews
DailyTech's roundup reviews from around the web for Tuesday
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Toshiba's $1,500 Satellite P55t Notebook Supports 4K Resolution
Satellite P55t notebook will start at under $1500
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Google Updates Terms of Service to Disclose Email Scanning for Targeted Ads
Google says that Gmail users consented to scanning and practice is part of the normal delivery process
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Xbox One April Update Now Available
Update began rolling out last night
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