IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (HotHardware) 12/10/2009

Conan Interviews The Real Intel USB Port Rock Star
Ah, those USB ports. From 1.0 to 2.0 to the upcoming 3.0, they are near ubiquitous, so much so that Firewire has taken a back seat. And speaking of back seats, since Jay Leno left the Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien has taken a back seat to David Letterman as well. In an attempt to raise his ratings, O'Brien interviewed one of Intel's rock stars, Ajay Bhatt, the co-inventor of the USB port. Interestingly, as Conan mentioned, Ajay Bhatt was featured in one of Intel's own rock star ad (above) was a fake, an actor.
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Mitsubishi Sticks To The Basics With New 23" 1080p LCD Monitor
Mitsubishi isn't a name you generally associate with LCD monitors, but nevertheless, that very company is stepping into the ring with the likes of HP, Samsung, BenQ and Dell with its stylish, power-sipping RDT231WLM-S. No, we don't ever expect you to fully recall that name, but just knowing that it's the outfit's latest 23" monitor should be enough.With a full 1080p (1920x1080) native resolution, the widescreen LCD boasts a 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, an HDMI socket, DVI port
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Acer Aspire Timeline 1820P To Boast Convertible Multi-touch Tablet Design
Acer may be dealing with some lingering issues on its standard Timeline series, but evidently the company's R&D labs are whirring in an effort to pump out what will amount to being the first-ever Timeline tablet PC. The Aspire Timeline 1820P has yet to be officially confirmed or announced by Acer itself, but the always knowledgable Macles has images and specifications of what could be just around the bend. We're told that the 1820P shares a lot with the 1810T--so much, in fact, that the actual hardware specifications
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No, Video Tweets Not Coming to Twitter
On Sunday, the Telegraph posted a story that stated that Twitter was about to introduce video tweeting. However, it looks like this can be filed under unfounded rumor, as noted by a quote from Twitter founder Biz Stone. In fact, the Telegraph story is pretty sparse, mostly being about Twitter in general and some high-profile celebrities who have left of late (such as Miley Cyrus). The functionality, if implemented, would have duplicated the features of third party sites Twiddeo and Tweetube which allow Twitter
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Dell Goes A Little Crazy With Color Options: 26 New Notebook Hues
It's hard to say where it started. Maybe it was the XPS line. Maybe it was the Adamo range. Or maybe it was Dell's Design Studio. Whatever the origin, there's no denying that the Dell of today is far more fashion-forward than the Dell that sold those patended "beige boxes" of yesteryear. This past week, Dell introduced its most vivacious family yet, and just as any family these days, the offerings are about as varied as you could possibly imagine. Here shortly, Dell will offer 26 new hues on its notebook lineup,
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Gorilla Glass Toughens Up Motion's Tablet PCs
Never heard of Gorilla Glass? That's a shame, and if we had our druthers, we'd like to see it on every notebook out there. Of course, it's pretty darn expensive, so maybe we'd only like to see it when prices sink down a bit. At any rate, Motion Computing has decided to offer the extremely durable screen on its C5 and F5 tablets, both of which are designed for field use and are apt to come into contact with some pretty rough environments.The C5 and F5 are both within the outfit's "rugged tablet" lineup, and now
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Sidekick Data Service Disruption Shows Dark Side Of Cloud Computing
After a major server outage occurred with Microsoft's Danger servers last Friday, users across the country have reported lost address books, weird text messaging problems, and other forms of data loss. Now, T-Mobile is informing Sidekick users that their personal data and photos "almost certainly has been lost." While service outages have hit various online services including Google's Gmail, RIM's BlackBerrys, and Apple's MobileMe apps, this particular outage has hit users in the worst possible way since the
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HDTV Makers Look To Make 3D The "Next Big Thing" - Will It Work?
It's a question worth asking, but the answer is still probably a couple of years out, at best. Will 3D finally make a lasting impression? Unless you've been living under a rock over the past year, you will have noticed that the movie industry, the consumer electronics industry and big time TV makers have all been pushing 3D with an almost comical amount of force. Just two or three years ago, most folks would laugh at you (or scoff at you, one) if you asked them if they'd be excited about watching a film at the
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How to Destroy Your Palm Pre and Improve Your Beer
This is somewhat akin to those experiments where people try to run over iPhones or iPods with a car, just because they can do it. One would have to ask, are you that dissatisfied with your Palm Pre that you want to drop it in beer? According to the video, this was the third Pre this person owned, as the screen kept cracking. His boss said he would buy him an iPhone if he ditched the Pre, so there you go. The beer? Miller Lite. The sad thing is that neither the Palm Pre nor the iPhone can play Flash in their
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No, Video Tweets Not Coming to Twitter

On Sunday, the Telegraph posted a story that stated that Twitter was about to introduce video tweeting. However, it looks like this can be filed under unfounded rumor, as noted by a quote from Twitter founder Biz Stone.

In fact, the Telegraph story is pretty sparse, mostly being about Twitter in general and some high-profile celebrities who have left of late (such as Miley Cyrus). The functionality, if implemented, would have duplicated the features of third party sites Twiddeo and Tweetube which allow Twitter users to post video tweets by creating links to their own sites.

Here's what Biz Stone told Mashable via email today:

Havenâ€™t read the piece but no video hosting. 140 characters of text including spaces. You know the drill!

It's something that developers creating apps for Twitter have to worry about, that Twitter will embrace something they've done, thus ending the reason for their third-party service. At least in this case, it appears they can breathe easy.

Gorilla Glass Toughens Up Motion's Tablet PCs

Never heard of Gorilla Glass? That's a shame, and if we had our druthers, we'd like to see it on every notebook out there. Of course, it's pretty darn expensive, so maybe we'd only like to see it when prices sink down a bit. At any rate, Motion Computing has decided to offer the extremely durable screen on its C5 and F5 tablets, both of which are designed for field use and are apt to come into contact with some pretty rough environments.

The C5 and F5 are both within the outfit's "rugged tablet" lineup, and now they can be ordered with Corning glass in order to keep your screen free from breaks even in the wild. The Motion C5 and F5 were designed for mobile professionals across vertical industries such as healthcare, construction, field service and manufacturing, and both of 'em are IP-54 and MIL-STD-810F rated to handle most anything you'll encounter. Designed specifically for mobile devices, Corningâ€™s Gorilla glass improves screen durability without adding weight to the highly mobile tablet PCs. Prices vary widely depending on configuration, but really, it's the inclusion of this "tough glass" that has us most intrigued. Do you think this stuff will filter over to Dell and HP devices in the future? It would sure add a whole new level of rugged to these so-called "rugged laptops."

Gorilla Glass Features
A variety of features come together in Corningâ€™s Gorilla glass to create a strong, damage-resistant glass that is ideal for tablet PCs, including:
Chemically strengthened to withstand high-volume user interaction and repetitive motion
Highly durable, scratch-resistant cover glass for increased mobile Tablet PCs lifespan
Adds protection without impacting pen response
Increased ability to resist and withstand damages compared to device without Gorilla glass
Scratches that may occur are less visible & less likely to affect the userâ€™s visual experience
Retains its performance advantage even when used in thin form factors
Retains optical characteristics after extended use and abuse
Remains strong over time
Water, chemical and disinfectant resistant coating: easy to clean and remove dust, dirt, or other elements.

Sidekick Data Service Disruption Shows Dark Side Of Cloud Computing

After a major server outage occurred with Microsoft's Dangerservers last Friday, users across the country have reported lost address books,weird text messaging problems, and other forms of data loss. Now, T-Mobile is informingSidekick users that their personal data and photos "almost certainly hasbeen lost."

While service outages have hit various online servicesincluding Google's Gmail,RIM's BlackBerrys,and Apple's MobileMeapps, this particular outage has hit users in the worst possible way since thecompany has lost nearly all of its users' data and has no alternative backupplan for recovering it.

For T-Mobile's SideKick phone users, thisoutage shows the dark side of cloud computing. آ SideKick phones rely on Danger's onlineservice to supply applications such as contacts, calendars, IM and SMS, mediaplayer, and other features of the device, and to store the data associated withthose applications.

In a post on T-Mobile's Sidekick forums, Danger, Microsoft, andT-Mobile issued a joint apology for the Sidekick data interruption. Thecompanies are still trying to find a way to recover some of the information.However, there is not a lot of hope for recovering the data. For the luckycustomers who haven't lost their data, it's recommended that you do not resetyour device or let the battery drain completely.

T-Mobile plans to communicate the status of remaining issueson Monday. The full announcement from T-Mobile's forums is available below.

Sidekick customers, during this service disruption, please DO NOTremove your battery, reset your Sidekick, or allow it to lose power.

Updated: 10/10/2009 12:35 PM PDT

T-MOBILE AND MICROSOFT/DANGERSTATUS UPDATE ON SIDEKICK DATA DISRUPTION

Dear valued T-Mobile Sidekick customers:

T-Mobile and the Sidekick data services provider, Danger, asubsidiary of Microsoft, are reaching out to express our apologies regardingthe recent Sidekick data service disruption.

We appreciate your patience as Microsoft/Danger continues towork on maintaining platform stability, and restoring all services for ourSidekick customers.

Regrettably, based on Microsoft/Danger's latest recoveryassessment of their systems, we must now inform you that personal informationstored on your device - such as contacts, calendar entries, to-do lists orphotos - that is no longer on your Sidekick almost certainly has been lost as aresult of a server failure at Microsoft/Danger. That said, our teams continueto work around-the-clock in hopes of discovering some way to recover thisinformation. However, the likelihood of a successful outcome is extremely low.As such, we wanted to share this news with you and offer some tips andsuggestions to help you rebuild your personal content. You can find these tipsin our SidekickContacts FAQ. We encourage you to visit the Forums on a regular basis toaccess the latest updates as well as FAQs regarding this service disruption.

In addition, we plan to communicate with you on Monday (Oct.12) the status of the remaining issues caused by the service disruption,including the data recovery efforts and the Download Catalog restoration whichwe are continuing to resolve. We also will communicate any additional tips orsuggestions that may help in restoring your content.

We recognize the magnitude of this inconvenience. Ourprimary efforts have been focused on restoring our customers' personal content.We also are considering additional measures for those of you who have lost yourcontent to help reinforce how valuable you are as a T-Mobile customer.

We continue to advise customers to NOT reset their device byremoving the battery or letting their battery drain completely, as any personalcontent that currently resides on your device will be lost.

Once again, T-Mobile and Microsoft/Danger regret any and allinconvenience this matter has caused.

HDTV Makers Look To Make 3D The "Next Big Thing" - Will It Work?

It's a question worth asking, but the answer is still probably a couple of years out, at best. Will 3D finally make a lasting impression? Unless you've been living under a rock over the past year, you will have noticed that the movie industry, the consumer electronics industry and big time TV makers have all been pushing 3D with an almost comical amount of force. Just two or three years ago, most folks would laugh at you (or scoff at you, one) if you asked them if they'd be excited about watching a film at the local cinema in 3D. Mention the same question but with "TV" instead of "local cinema," and your pal may have requested that you see a doctor.

It's rather amazing how marketing teams from big players in the media and industry have seemingly flipped the stereotype about 3D upside-down within a matter of months. Granted, a lot of negative stigma is still attached, but the format sure has come a long way since 2005 or so. We recall U2 3D as being the breakout cinema hit for 3D in this decade; even while most folks figured that paying extra to see a movie that required unattractive glasses and a chance for making them dizzy and/or sick, the allure of seeing Bono three inches from their face evidently won movie-goers over. The films did remarkably well in theaters, and it wasn't long after its launch that firms like RealD began trumpeting their efforts to expand 3D into cinemas across the globe.

Shortly after that, big names in the film industry began to just aboard the bandwagon. Pixar even committed to making its future films in 2D and 3D. DreamWorks wasn't far behind, and now James Cameron's Avatar is apt to break records for sales in 3D cinema. So, how did all of this happen? Hype, and a dire need from both the film industry and TV makers to find the next big source of revenue. It's a perfect storm of desperation that has led us to this point, and now it seems that 3D will be shoved down our throats for the next few years (at least) whether we like it or not.

You see, TVs can't get much bigger. Most top out around 65", and even that's way, way too large for the average apartment or home. Sure, it's "really cool" to see a 150" TV, but just how practical is that when the average home has a door that would have to be ripped out and replaced to even have such a set installed? So, with size out of the question, what's next? Resolution? Nope. Almost every big-screen HDTV that ships today supports full 1080p (1920x1080), and that's exactly the resolution of Blu-ray. Broadcast TV and cable TV can't even hit that; the best you'll get from OTA reception or your pay-TV provider is 1080i, and unless our entire distribution system is upgraded (not likely), 1080p to the home over coax isn't apt to happen anytime soon.

So, what's left to upgrade? The "wow-factor," that's what. TVs can't reasonably get any larger, and increasing the resolution would be pointless. So, the obvious answer is to look to 3D. Samsung, Sony and Panasonic were all on hand at the Ceatec trade show this past week in Japan in order to showcase their newest wares, and the 3D section at all of the booths was huge. People were lined up to try on the glasses and have a look at the latest developments, but even analysts who understand just how popular 3D has been made have doubts about its ability to last in the home. It's expected that the average 3D flat-panel could cost $2000, with glasses sold for $50 each. That's $200 in glasses along for a family of four. Are you willing to pay that? We're betting you'd have a hard time pulling the trigger.

3D in the cinema is one thing; it's a neat, unique experience that's helped by being with friends and seeing the film on a huge screen. But in the home? You have to take your glasses off each time you get up to address the baby, finish supper or answer the door. That doesn't sound very convenient. There's no doubt that the industry players are pushing 3D with all the force they have; after all, if 3D fails, what's the next new thing that they can push? TVs can't get much thinner, you can only do so much with Internet connectivity and there are only so many more premium features to market. So, what do you think about the new 3D revolution? Are you being sucked in? Is your existing HDTV just fine? We're betting most folks won't be willing to splurge on seeing things in 3D at home, and even if they do--where's the content going to come from? Yep, that's a whole 'nother can of worms.

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Canon PowerShot D10

The 12-megapixel PowerShot D10 is Canon's first entry into the waterproof/rugged space. The camera is fairly large and heavy, but well equipped to handle most of the abuse it may encounter outdoors. It is dust and waterproof, and it can handle being dropped from up to four feet. Divers can take it down to 33 feet of depth, enough for many scuba adventures. The camera's controls are large and arranged so you can operate it with a glove. Optical lens stabilization reduces blur. Thanks to Canon's DIGIC 4 processor, the camera offers speedy operation, onboard image correction, and advanced face recognition modes. The list price is US$329.

How to Destroy Your Palm Pre and Improve Your Beer

This is somewhat akin to those experiments where people try to run over iPhones or iPods with a car, just because they can do it. One would have to ask, are you that dissatisfied with your Palm Pre that you want to drop it in beer?

According to the video, this was the third Pre this person owned, as the screen kept cracking. His boss said he would buy him an iPhone if he ditched the Pre, so there you go.

The beer? Miller Lite.

The sad thing is that neither the Palm Pre nor the iPhone can play Flash in their browsers, so neither can view this as yet. On the other hand, the Pre is going to get it soon, whereas the iPhone ... who knows if it will ever get it?

Acer Aspire Timeline 1820P To Boast Convertible Multi-touch Tablet Design

Acer may be dealing with some lingering issues on its standard Timelineseries, but evidently the company's R&D labs are whirring in aneffort to pump out what will amount to being the first-ever Timelinetablet PC. The Aspire Timeline 1820P has yet to be officially confirmedor announced by Acer itself, but the always knowledgable Macles hasimages and specifications of what could be just around the bend.

We're told that the 1820P shares a lot with the 1810T--so much, infact, that the actual hardware specifications are exactly identical.The internal components, port layout and technical specs are a perfectmatch, and the panel size will also be the same. The only difference?Well, this one's a convertible multi-touch tablet PC, so it's a prettymajor single difference.

We're still eagerly awaiting a price and release date, but we can beassured that it'll ship with Windows 7. With this release and Lenovo'smulti-touch T400s, we've seen quite a few multitouch machines hit thescene of late. Frankly, we think this will be a trend. Windows 7 is farmore multi-touch friendly than Vista ever was, and with laptop makersneeding "a new thing" to hook consumers on, multitouch seems like theperfect option. Do you ever see yourself splurging on a multi-touchlaptop? Do you really have a need for one?

Dell Goes A Little Crazy With Color Options: 26 New Notebook Hues

It's hard to say where it started. Maybe it was the XPS line. Maybe itwas the Adamo range. Or maybe it was Dell's Design Studio. Whatever theorigin, there's no denying that the Dell of today is far morefashion-forward than the Dell that sold those patended "beige boxes" ofyesteryear. This past week, Dell introduced its most vivacious familyyet, and just as any family these days, the offerings are about asvaried as you could possibly imagine.

Here shortly, Dell will offer 26 new hues on its notebook lineup, allhigh-style OPI fashion shades that'll be available in the Dell DesignStudio. Starting next month, consumers can order up 20 classic OPIcolors along with six Holiday Collection colors including â€œDear Santa,â€‌â€œMerry Midnightâ€‌ and â€œSmitten with Mittens.â€‌ As you'd expect, theseseasonal options will vary depending on the time of year. The OPI coloroptions for Dell Mini, Inspiron and Studio laptops will be available inthe Dell Design Studio at Dell.com first in the U.S, with other nationspicking them up later on. So, who's getting a flashy new Dell? Orbetter yet, who's getting one for every day of the week?

The News:

Exclusive Dell-OPI partnership brings bold colors to laptops
Exclusive OPI color choices offered through Dell Design Studio
OPI to offer best-selling shades plus seasonal colors in dynamic gallery

Quotes:

â€œDelland OPIâ€™s offerings are a fresh collision of style and power, color andtechnology,â€‌ said Rachna Bhasin, general manager, partnerships andpersonalization or global consumer. â€œOPIâ€™s high style and Dellâ€™saward-winning technology combine to offer people stylish options thatdeliver the ultimate combination of color and connectivity on the go.â€‌

â€œBeautifulnails really are the ultimate accessory to any look,â€‌ said SuziWeiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive Vice President & Artistic Director.â€œAnd now, with Dell laptops that coordinate with OPI Nail Lacquers, youcan match your nails to your emails!â€‌

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IT News HeadLines (HotHardware) 12/10/2009

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