Gadgetwise: Apple Announces the new MacBook Pro

Apple announced today an upgrade to its line of MacBook Pro laptops. The highlights? New faster processors, more powerful graphics processors, an HD camcorder and a new port for a technology that Apple is calling Thunderbolt.

Aesthetically, the new professionals seem very similar to their predecessors. There are still 13-, 15 and 17 inches (starting at $ 1,199, $ 1799 and $ 2499, respectively), and still have the same unibody aluminum construction and full-width glass screen. Look, you'll see a lot that is different.

Is under the hood where things change. The new Intel Core i5, and Core i7, dual-core and quad-core chip that promise up to twice the performance of the chips in earlier models.

One of the new features of the Intel chip has an integrated graphics processor. But in 15-and 17-inch MacBook Pro, Apple doubled down on the graphics by the addition of a graphics chip from AMD Radeon discrete. Models with both chips perfectly and automatically switch between the two processors, depending on desired performance.

There's also a new camera, which can transmit FaceTime videos in 720 p resolution and display it in a new widescreen format.

The new port of Thunderbolt on MacBook Pro.
Is the latest addition to the line MacBook Pro which is perhaps the most intriguing: the Thunderbolt. Apple has worked with Intel on its light peak project to create a new high-speed data and display the port that would be adaptable to existing rules on the connection. The MacBook Pro are the first computer to feature the technology, but it will roll out across the builders of the next year.

Thunderbolt performance specifications are surprising: at 10 Gbps, is twice as fast as USB 3.0, 12 times as fast as FireWire 800 and 20 times faster than USB 2.0. As Intel calculated in their press release, a Thunderbolt connection can transfer a full-length high-definition movies in 30 seconds.

Thunderbolt is also a Mini DisplayPort native, so that any display with that connection can connect easily. HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA, DVI display may use tabs. Thunderbolt also provides up to 10 Watts of power to peripheral devices and can be daisy chained up to six devices.

The new MacBook Pro are now available.

Samsung announces Galaxy card 10.1, Galaxy S II

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung unveiled two new Android devices: Samsung Galaxy card 10.1, running Android 2.0 (codenamed honeycomb) and the Samsung Galaxy S II, running Android 2.1 (codenamed Gingerbread). The two have been leaked for days, but now there is finally the official details.

As the name suggests, the Galaxy card 10.1 has a 10.1 "LCD TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution), powered by a processor 1 GHz dual core application. The device weighs only 1,23 lbs (598 grams), and even if he has a SIM slot, a 3.5 mm jack, 2.1 BlueTooth and Wi-Fi 802.11, uses proprietary Samsung charging cable and USB ports or HDMI. It also includes dual surround sound speakers, a rear-facing to 8MP camera with auto focus that can capture 1080p video, a 2MP camera head-on and will be available in 16 GB or 32 GB flavors. Like its predecessor, it comes with Flash 10.1.

10.1 will be launching in March in Asia and Europe, with Vodafone, being the first carrier to have it, but Samsung has yet to reveal the times for a North American launch. The price is a similar story, even if it is supposedly "competitive".

The Galaxy S II (model: GT-9100) is the world's thinnest phone to + 0.23 mm, taking the title from 9,2 mm LG Optimus black. The device has a 4 inch Super AMOLED. 27 Plus display (resolution 800 x 480), a main camera 8MP with 1080p video capture and a 2MP camera front in NFC, as well as integrated support for some versions. It is equipped with BlueTooth 3.0 + HS, HSPA + and connectivity will be available with four new content and entertainment hubs: music, games, and reading and social networking. Samsung has yet to announce the release date or pricing details.

"As a market leader in Android-powered Tablet PC, is committed to providing a variety of feature-rich, always on devices, Samsung" DJ Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing, said in a statement. "The Samsung GALAXY card 10.1 is a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of smart media. Sporting a big screen 10.1 and dual speakers surround sound, allows users to enjoy multimedia to the fullest extent without having to give up mobility. "

"In 2011, it will take leadership in speed, Samsung screen and content to a whole new level," JK Shin, President and head of Samsung Mobile Communications Business, said in a statement. "With the Samsung Galaxy S II, wants to set the new standard of quality for viewing on mobile, powerful performance and slim and modern design. GALAXY S II is a natural evolution and potent GALAXY s. building on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung GALAXY S, we are proud to unveil the ultimate smartphone. Consumers no longer have to contain the same Samsung GALAXY S II allows them to design their own intelligent life. "

Sony Ericsson Announces Xperia Play

After more losses, benchmark, voices and previews, Sony Ericsson has finally announced the Xperia, a mobile phone for the players, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In portrait mode, the device to Android 2.3 (codenamed Gingerbread) is typical smartphone with a 5MP camera, a 4 capacitive multitouch screen "(resolution of 480 x 854) and social networking features. In landscape mode, the slide keyboard reveals a digital d pad, two analog touch pad, two shoulder buttons and four PlayStation icons (circle, Cross, square and triangle). The first certified device like PlayStation Sony Ericsson is calling, is powered by a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor, a Adreno 205 GPU and 512 MB of RAM.

Sony Ericsson has collaborated with publishers to bring the game Xperia titles like Need For Speed, Sims 3, Guitar Hero, Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and a multiplayer version of the world, before FIFA 10 by EA Mobile. The company has also struck a deal with unity technologies to ensure a continuous stream of high quality 3D game. Pre-loaded application will enable users to download titles that have been optimized for PLAY Xperia recently played games, access, see information about the games you have downloaded.

The game Xperia measures 119 mm x 62 mm x 16 mm, weighs 175 grams and is available in black or white. It has 400 MB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via microSD slot (an 8 GB memory card is included). Sony Ericsson has yet to announce pricing and details on the release date (although we know that it will launch on Verizon in the United States next month).

"Today is a very proud moment for Sony Ericsson as something truly revolutionary we bring to the market," Rikko Sakaguchi, Executive Vice President and Chief creation Officer of Sony Ericsson, said in a statement. "Live to our vision of communication, Xperia entertainment play always will change the way people think about smartphones and mobile gaming. The launch of the Xperia play would not have been possible without the close collaboration of Google and Sony Computer Entertainment. The commitment of so many industry leading game publishers further demonstrates that Xperia will deliver on the expectations play long-held by consumers the world over ".

LG Announces 3D and medium-sized Tablet Smartphone

LG fired two shots are important in the Tablet PC and smartphone wars here at Mobile World Congress, announcing Optimus 3D smartphone and the LG Optimus Pad, an Android-based Tablet PC honeycomb.

LG Optimus says that 3D is the first dual-core processor, dual, 3D phone. The dual-core processor Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 in phone, LG says, helps your shoot and display 3D HD video while going easy on battery life. Upload Web pages and navigate through the tasks faster, the processor helps even the phone, the company says.

3D without glasses Dorky

The phone has a VGA 3D Optimus 4.3-inch display for 3D video playback. And best of all, you don't need to wear a dorky 3D glasses to view the video. LG showed videos of people using 3D video to keep important family events (baby taking first steps), by watching the video training and to make presentations.

Click to ZoomThe new phone has two 5-megapixel camera on the back to shoot the multiple dimensions of HD video. Shoots 720 p video in 1080p video and 3D in 2D. The video can be viewed on TV using a HDMI output, or wirelessly to DLNA-enabled home entertainment components. LG says it has a new deal with YouTube 3D video being uploaded to permitting easy and with special features.

The phone will be sold by carriers in may, but no u.s. carrier was announced, and there is no information available on prices.

"Everything is going to change this year. Smartphones are set for skipping in 2011, "said Dr. CEO of LG Jong-seok Park. "2011 will be the year that LG becomes a key competitor for smartphones".

LG Optimus PAD

LG is predicting a "real war of Tablet PC" starting in 2011, and so is launching a serious competitor in the fray--LG Optimus PAD.

The Tablet is a dual core processor and Nvidia runs Android 3.0, which adds support for Google Books and Google navigation for the Google operating system.

The PAD has a 8.9-inch display; the Tablet is bigger than a Galaxy Samsung and smaller than an Apple iPad. LG believes Tablet PC hits the sweet spot between portability and optimal screen space. Weighing 630 grams compared to 730 grams of iPad.

The PAD, like 3D, the smartphone has two separate cameras for shooting video on the back. A 2 megapixel camera on the front of the Tablet-PC can be used for conferences.