7 - 2011 | Lcolm Net

Dell Announces 24 inch UltraSharp U2412M Widescreen Monitor

Technology

Dell has introduced a new monitor, the UltraSharp U2412M. The display features a 24-inch IPS panel with 1920×1200 resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio and and LED backlight.

The use of IPS technology is geared for wide viewing angles and an 82-percent color gamut. The allows tilt, swivel, height, or pivot ajustment to landscape and portrait orientations.

Dell said the new monitor provides a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, with 8ms grey-to-grey response time and 300-nit brightness. Users can attach source devices via DVI-D, DisplayPort or VGA connections.

CONNECTIVITY
1 Digital Visual Interface connectors (DVI-D) with HDCP
1 DisplayPort(DP)
1 Video Graphics Array (VGA)
1 USB 2.0 upstream port
4 USB 2.0 downstream ports
DC power connector for Dell Soundbar

Read more: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=320-2676

YouSendIt Offers Unlimited Cloud Storage Service

Internet

YouSendIt is launching a Dropbox-style cloud storage and file sharing solution with a low-price unlimited plan, reports the TheNextweb

“Similar to Dropbox, the service offers storage which you can access via a Web-based interface, a desktop app (currently Windows only) and an app for the iPhone and iPad. Files and folders can easily be shared with others using three different permission levels: read and write, read only and read only without login. Real-time notifications about shared folder activities are available and data is synchronised across all devices as files are modified.”

SanDisk Announces Ultra SSD

Technology

SanDisk Corporation has introduced the SanDisk Ultra® solid state drive (SSD) for the retail market. The new SSD can extend the life of desktop and notebook PCs, and offers greater performance, durability and power efficiency than a hard disk drive.

The SanDisk Ultra SSD is a convenient drop-in solution for technology enthusiasts looking to upgrade their own PCs for an enhanced user experience. The new SSD features:

* Fast performance: the drive’s up to 280 megabyte per second (MB/sec)1 sequential read and 270 MB/sec sequential write speeds deliver fast data-transfer rates; up to 3 Gb/s random speeds surpass other SATA II SSDs and enable faster system boot and application launch times
* Power efficiency: the drive’s low power consumption extends battery life, and with no moving parts, the SSD offers silent operation
* Long-term reliability: Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)2 of up to 1,000,000 hours

“Replacing a computer’s hard disk drive with the SanDisk Ultra SSD is more cost effective than buying a new PC,” said Kent Perry, director, product marketing, SanDisk. “Our new SSD delivers greater speed and reliability than a hard disk drive at an affordable price.”

The drive comes in 60 gigabyte (GB)3, 120GB and 240GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $129.99, $219.99 and $449.99, respectively.

Mozilla Web Mobile OS

News

Mozilla has launched a new project called “Boot to Gecko” . The aim of the project is to develop a complete operating system for the open web.

“To that end, we propose a project we’re calling Boot to Gecko (B2G) to pursue the goal of building a complete, standalone operating system for the open web. It’s going to require work in a number of areas.

New web APIs: build prototype APIs for exposing device and OS capabilities to content (Telephony, SMS, Camera, USB, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.)
Privilege model: making sure that these new capabilities are safely exposed to pages and applications
Booting: prototype a low-level substrate for an Android-compatible device
Applications: choose and port or build apps to prove out and prioritize the power of the system”.