Computer playmate: Nintendo takes 3D console with

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Amsterdam (dpa) A game console, many people today to go: the smartphone. That does hurt video game manufacturers like Nintendo. The mobile console 3DS, which provides three-dimensional images without glasses, the Japanese want to stop the downward trend.

Since the Game Boy is the name synonymous with the Nintendo game console in your pocket, for digital entertainment on the train or the car back seat. But the mobile console, the Japanese have gotten ever-present competition. Smart phones give off decent playmates and are always there anyway. Nintendo fights now, by arming a new generation of portable consoles. The 3DS is a 3D screen, the player has no need for special glasses.

Nintendo had several years of phenomenal success as a gaming provider for non-or little player. The motion-sensitive controller the Wii console also swing like children, women and senior citizens groups, many in the industry long neglected. The mobile console DS also attracts many casual gamers, they hunt, "Super Mario" in the kart on the track or supply the virtual pets "Nintendogs."

But this strategy has two weaknesses. First, buy the little player too little software. The other is that now come into the years DS models much competition: arch-rival Sony has with its PSP, a similar group of buyers look. And smart phones offer a gaming experience that many to be sufficient for snacks between meals. Particularly since more and more users have a multimedia phone and the games are cheap or even free.

With the Nintendo 3DS goes to both problems. A 3D screen without special glasses which generates a spatial impression of something even the super-smart phones do not have. At the same time the device is computationally strong, complex games that run on it. This way, the 3DS a new gaming experience. Thus, the company again wooing an audience that largely ignored it for years: small and big guys who like to play and a lot. This is what titles like "Metal Gear Solid" or "Final Fantasy", which both have loyal fan bases. Another plus: The new generation is backwards compatible and also plays title for DS and DS but not in 3D.

If one believes industry experts, the chances of the new Pocket Nintendo are good. Many who have received the device is already in hand swarm. The German video game magazine GEE wrote that the 3D effect covered the whole body. "You want to reach into the world behind the screen" the first time it feels in such a way as if that possible. Bobby Kotick, chief of the gaming company Activision Blizzard said that even the 3DS can a "game changer" are thus a device that changes the rules of the market.

The software maker apparently believe in a success in 3D. Months before they announced the launch of more than 50 tracks for just about all audiences, including adaptations of major hits such as "Mario Kart," "Metal Gear Solid" or "Final Fantasy". In addition, Nintendo plans alliances with Hollywood studios to its animated films in 3D on the console to get. With the variety of opportunities for a kick start to grow significantly.

A hook, the 3D-enthusiasm of the electronics industry, not every spectator and player can the visual illusion that the depth effect is based. Nintendo console does not recommend for children under six years of pure care how stressed. With pre-presentations also reported a few adults from dizziness. The success of the 3DS is important that it remains on individual cases. Nintendo usual dizzy.

How does 3D?

This gives two-dimensional images on the big screen or TV screen a depth effect, it needs a trick: the two eyes each see a different, spatially offset image – just like in real life. This creates the 3D effect.

There are different methods to create three-dimensional images. Most TV manufacturers embrace the shutter method. It will appear on the screen turns the images for the left and right eye. A so-called shutter glasses includes one glass, so that each eye receives the correct images. A disadvantage of this procedure, the glasses: they are expensive, heavy and must be recharged regularly.

When the mobile console Nintendo 3DS to the spatial impression created without glasses. The separation of the images for both eyes done in the device: a fine grid on the screen scatters the light in a slightly altered angle. But this is different: Who moves away with the face too far from the center, is no longer in 3D.

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Computer Tablets First Android 3.0 at CES

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Computer Tablets First Android 3.0 at CES

Motorola and Asus have first tablet PCs with the new Android operating system 3.0 "Honeycomb" (honeycomb) presented by Google. Google’s partners want to make their devices with Apple’s success with the iPad dispute, one of which was made last year 14 million units sold.

Computer The "Xoom" from Motorola is still in the first quarter of this year on the market, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha, Mobility announced at the electronics show CES International 2011 in Las Vegas. To see the functions of the "Xoom" were only about a video presentation. The device itself is still in development. The three "Eee-Pad" have models from Asus with the "Honeycomb" software to potential buyers probably have to wait until May to get the devices in the stores.

The Google Android system was originally developed for smart phones with smaller screens. The new version 3.0 "Honeycomb", however, was designed specifically for the currently booming equipment category of Tablet PCs. It could form the basis of a first real challenge of the iPad. Soon after Motorola and Asus are expected other manufacturers with Honeycomb tablets on the market.

The "Xoom" the iPad has some features require. It is equipped with two cameras at the front and back, which can also make a recording in high definition (HD). It also allows different from the iPad the use of the Adobe Flash technology for movies and animations. Xoom supports the fast 3G wireless standard and is to be the next generation LTE (Long Term Evolution) subsequently upgraded. First, the "Xoom" in the U.S. is only exclusive to Verizon’s network provider must be available. Prices were not disclosed.

Asus presented at CES, the "Eee MeMO Pad," with a simpler Snapdragon chip. The model "Eee Pad Transformer" is equipped with a fast microprocessor, Nvidia Tegra 2 and can be easily docked to a keyboard. At the "Eee Pad Slider" can push out like a Asus smartphone a keyboard.

Apple is probably present in in the first quarter of 2011 a successor to the first iPad, which reportedly will also be equipped with two cameras.

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Lenovo introduces slim 12.5-inch laptop with magnesium body

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The IdeaPad U260 comes to Christmas shopping in the store.

Lenovo has its notebook portfolio, complemented by an ultra-portable 12.5-inch model. The case of the IdeaPad U260 consists of an aluminum-magnesium alloy and is only 1.8 inches thick and 1.3 kilograms.

Inside, a power-saving work IntelULV mobile processor, the Core Series i3 or i5 Core and up to 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. For mass storage choice is a 320-gigabyte hard disk or Solid State Drive with up to 128 GB of disk space used. A motion sensor ensures that the read-write head of hard disk is parked in vibration to prevent damage.

The anti-glare 12.5-inch screen dissolves in 1366 by 768 pixels. The control takes over the built in CPU Graphics Media Accelerator HD. A light sensor adjusts the brightness automatically to the environment. Using a special folding mechanism can the lid open with one hand.

The basic equipment of the IdeaPad U260 include also surround speakers with Dolby-certified, a built-in webcam one covered with leather wrist rest, a Multitouchpad of frosted glass and an air permeable, splash-resistant Chiclet keyboard that is surrounded by a stainless steel frame. The latter will work together with Intel’s advanced cooling technology for cooling the system.

Of connectivity WLAN IEEE 802.11b, Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, two USB ports and one VGA and HDMI interface available. serves as the operating system Windows 7 Home Premium.

The IdePad U260 is available in the colors mocha brown or Mandarin Orange at Media Markt, Saturn, MediMax, Promarkt, Otto, Euronics, Conrad and MSB. The starting price is 999 euros.

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AMD unveils new notebook graphics chips

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AMD unveils new notebook graphics chips

AMD has two new graphics chips for notebooks presented: AMD Radeon HD 6500m and 6300m HD. As with the Desktop GPUs Radeon HD 6000 Series dispensed on the old AMD ATI brand name. The M behind the serial number replaces the extra mobility, the previously characterized the mobile graphics chips.

Technically, the new chips are similar to its predecessor introduced in January HD 5600 and HD 5400. The HD 6500m works with 500 to 650 MHz GPU clock and 400 Stream processing units. The HD 6300m offers 500 to 750 MHz while a higher GPU clock speed, but has only 80 stream processors, so the processing power compared to the HD 6500m 400-520 gigaflops to 80 to 120 gigaflops decreases.

The memory speed of the new AMD GPUs are at 900 MHz. The HD 6500m has an interface for GDDR5 and DDR3 memory. The HD 6300m only uses DDR3 RAM. Both models support DirectX 11, Shader Model 5.0, OpenGL 4.1 and HDMI 1.4a.

Even late last week had Acer Notebooks with the series graphics chips AMD Radeon HD 6000M announced. For the models Aspire X GPUs are the HD 6370 and HD 6550 with 512 MB of graphics memory or 1GB of dedicated DDR3 RAM available. They should provide sufficient power for current games.

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Dell Tablet with keyboard duo allegedly starts next week

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Dell Tablet with keyboard duo allegedly starts next week

Dell’s hybrid netbook-tablet called "Inspiron Duo" is expected on 23 November which at least next week. Orders on the website will then be possible. The claim more familiar with the plans of the company sources .

The notes are not entirely surprising, recently has been a promotional video for the Intel Developer Forum in September presented device appeared. This week it is to the sources, information for Pre give. They are allegedly related to the idea of Microsoft’s new store in Bellevue in Washington state announced in.

With the Duo Dell shows a new concept-7-netbook and Windows 7 Tablet to switch between windows. Unlike the traditional, fairly expensive " Convertible Tablet PC "is not a pivot, and its frame at the same time to pan and rotate the display. Instead, the screen frame is fixed, only the actual display is rotated. There are two points on the frame is hung on.

The Tablet is built so narrow that the keyboard can not be located within the same suspect. At the presentation at the IDF caused by the unusual conversion Netbook Tablet surprise for many attendees.


Dell Inspiron Duo.

Of the technical data is not known, but the hybrid model is dual-core atom one. The screen measures 10 inches diagonally. At the IDF Proptotyp ran Windows 7 Home Premium .

Dell believes that tablets increase not just the productivity of its users. So at least a passing shot of marketing manager Dave Zavelson was on Apple’s iPad during demonstrations at IDF. The Inspiron keyboard duo with the company sees as an answer to this problem.

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