Hi Tech News
Monday, November 26, 2012
Chromebook touch screen?!
During the week it was reported that Google is preparing to launch new models Chromebook laptops under the brand Google, which this time is expected to come with touch screen.
Launch of new laptops are expected to have success now-famous tablet Nexus line, which have already become an important factor in the mobile devices market.
According to the China Times, sensitive screens new Chromebook laptops will be produced by Thai manufacturer, Compal.
Full details of the new series Chromebook will be revealed in the meantime, but of course the price will be higher because of the touch screen. / Telegraph /
Hi Tech / New Zirconia Oxygen Analyser
Hitech Instruments range of zirconia oxygen analysers just got even better! The new Z130 rack mount analyser is the latest addition to the 30 series family of analysers. This already comprises the Z1030 panel mount and the robust Z230 bench top instruments.
New electronics are combined with an extensive knowledge base of zirconia sensor manufacture. Dedicated software, supplied on CD and included free of charge, allows the user true PC control capability. Readings, setting of output and calibration can all be done remotely. All achieved by a fully bi-directional RS232 port...
New electronics are combined with an extensive knowledge base of zirconia sensor manufacture. Dedicated software, supplied on CD and included free of charge, allows the user true PC control capability. Readings, setting of output and calibration can all be done remotely. All achieved by a fully bi-directional RS232 port...
Is your Biogas analyser company experienced?
From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, Hitech Instruments have been making gas analysers using a variety of sensor technologies but always focused on application specific solutions.
The renewable energy biogas market is still in its infancy yet Hitech made its first biogas analyser over 15 years ago. In the intervening time many components have been adapted and changed to give optimum performance. For instance, the oxygen cell in some biogas analysers lasts only one year. In the GIR5000 lifetime can be up to 5 years!..http://www.hitech-inst.co.uk/news.php
The renewable energy biogas market is still in its infancy yet Hitech made its first biogas analyser over 15 years ago. In the intervening time many components have been adapted and changed to give optimum performance. For instance, the oxygen cell in some biogas analysers lasts only one year. In the GIR5000 lifetime can be up to 5 years!..http://www.hitech-inst.co.uk/news.php
Process Gas Analysers - Direct from the UK factory
Hitech Instruments has the experience of 30 years designing and manufacturing gas analysers. Now embedded in the new, state of the art, purpose built factory of parent company MTL Instruments, Hitech has the facilities and resource to expand the range of both hazardous and safe area process gas analysers.
Hitech make both sensors and electronics in house to give greater control over the process and the quality. Manufactured sensors include electrochemical and zirconia sensors for oxygen measurement and katharometers (thermal conductivity sensors) for gases such as hydrogen, helium and argon...
Hitech make both sensors and electronics in house to give greater control over the process and the quality. Manufactured sensors include electrochemical and zirconia sensors for oxygen measurement and katharometers (thermal conductivity sensors) for gases such as hydrogen, helium and argon...
Microsoft Windows 8 Launch & How To Download The OS For Only RM50.
Microsoft officially launched its latest and much awaited operating system Windows 8 in Malaysia at Lowyat Plaza last Monday. Windows 8 introduces a beautiful new user interface designed specifically for touch and is designed for a no-compromise experience for work and play across various device form-factors.
![Microsoft Windows 8 Launch In Malaysia](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-17aMl0ElMMw/UJjnH8HEKEI/AAAAAAAAA-o/Xc0jfOhMEUI/s640/Microsoft-Windows8-Launch-Malaysia.jpg)
The new Metro-style Start screen in Windows 8 is customized with live tiles and provides a fast, easy way to view and interact with all your favorite apps, people and content. Live tiles provide a glimpse into the information you care about most, all at a glance.
![Metro-style Start screen in Windows 8](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-puP0r2eiveo/UJjnJrL_cjI/AAAAAAAAA-4/fd2ycm40YKI/s640/Samsung-Series7-AIO.jpg)
Thousands of apps are already available from the new Windows Store as well as many local apps such as The Star Online, AirAsia, Genting Resort World, iProperty and DiGi. The new Windows Store is cloud connected, which means that your settings automatically follow across your Windows 8 devices and the purchased apps can be downloaded on any Windows 8 device. http://www.sapiensbryan.com/
Camera phone comparison; iPhone 5, Note II, HTC 8X, Lumia 920
A LOT has been written and said about the Nokia Lumia 920 and its strength to capture low light photos. As you can see in my image gallery, it is clear that the Lumia 920 is very strong with low light photos so the claims seem to hold true. You can also see that all four did well in regular daylight with typical photos. If you zoom in and dive into the details then you may see that the Lumia 920 and iPhone 5 go head-to-head for best overall smartphone of these four for photos. I also own the Nokia PureView 808, but that is my wife's new main phone and without any testing I can tell you that one is the best. Rafe and Steve actually posted an excellent Nokia PureView shootout article comparing the Lumia 920 to the 808 Pureview, HTC One X, and Lumia 900. As I thought, Nokia really dropped the ball with the Lumia 900.
CNET also posted a camera phone comparison article that pits the Lumia 920 against the HTC 8X and Apple iPhone 5. All three had strengths and weaknesses with the iPhone 5 being the most consistent. It is pretty clear that software algorithms are pretty important and the processing of photos is almost as important as the optics behind them. It looks to me like HTC may be trying too hard with their camera software as their photos were generally of poorer quality than the other three camera phones and I know they have high end technology in their ImageChip solution.
I didn't go into all of the available software features on each platform, but know that the Note II and Samsung have an extensive amount of shooting options. Windows Phone 8 has a few available options with some additional "Lenses" for more advanced shooting modes while the iPhone 5 keeps it very simple with very few options for the consumer.
It is tough to judge and grade photos without seeing the real life scene in front of you. Grading them is also pretty subjective and what looks good to you may not look good to me since we may have different aspects that are important (such as, I like rich color while you like sharp detail). Here are MY picks for the best photo in the six different scenes I have in my image gallery:
- Seattle street: Lumia 920 followed by iPhone 5. Check out the sky in center back and richness of colors.
- Leaf and flag: Too close for me to call, only 8X seems too white.
- Seattle waterfront: iPhone 5, provides best color, lighting, and color match from reality.
- Leaf on Puget Sound: Lumia 920 then iPhone 5. 8X again is too white.
- Low light couch: Lumia 920 is clear winner, while 8X actually faired well.
- Low light Halloween: Lumia 920 smoked it with this photo, followed by iPhone 5.
I honestly think most consumers can buy any of these four phones and be satisfied enough with the camera to post to Facebook, share with friends, etc. I never print my camera phone photos and these are all much better than phone cameras we had just a year ago. Feel free to view the images in my gallery. I couldn't upload the full size image for you to compare and zoom in yourself to see the fine details but that is a limitation of the ZDNet gallery system.
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