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Intex Updates Notebook Portfolio

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Intex Technologies has reportedly unveiled its latest notebook range comprising 4 models: the Challenger 012 DW, Performer 032 DW, Achiever 026 DW, and Achiever 026 CW.

The Challenger 012 DW is a Wi fi enabled notebook, designed specially for working professionals.

It features: Intel’s Core Duo processor 1.86 GHZ, DVD dual drive, 667 FSB & 2 MB L2 cache, 1 GB DDR-2 memory, 100 GB hard drive, inbuilt Web camera, and embedded 4-in-1 card reader.The notebook has 2x built-in-speakers, 1x Mini IEEE 1394a port, and 1 xS- Video jack for TV output (HDTV support by transfer cable). Other features include: 12.1-inch wide LCD screen, 1x External CRT monitor output, Bluetooth for fast data transfer, and longer battery life.

Equipped with One Express Card/54(34) Slot and a Kensington lock, the notebook weighs 1.9 kg and costs Rs 39,900.

The Performer 032 DW is targeted at frequent travelers and features: Intel’s Centrino Core Duo processor, Wi-Fi with Intel wireless LAN, 14.1-inch wide screen, 100 GB hard disk, DVD Dual Drive, and card reader.

The notebook includes features such as: Bluetooth, 1.3 MP camera, 512 MB memory card, audio line out, mic-in, VGA out port, S-Video out, and 3D Stereo enhanced sound system. It costs Rs 36,900.

The Achiever 026 DW and the Achiever 026 CW are designed for students, the SOHO and SME segment. The notebooks come with a 14.1-inch wide screen display, the Celeron model, and Intel’s 1.86 GHz processor.

The 026 DW and the 026 CW have 512 MB of memory space, and a hard drive of 100 GB and 60 GB respectively to help students store large amount of valuable information on their systems.

The Achiever 026 DW and the 026 CW are available for Rs 26,900 and Rs 24,900 respectively.

Code to unlock iPhone cracked - CNN.com

Sunday, September 2nd, 2007

LOS ANGELES (CNN) — A group of anonymous software developers said they will soon start selling a program that will allow iPhone owners to use the hugely popular device on cell phone systems around the world and not just with AT&T.

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Apple’s iPhone is yet to go on sale outside the U.S.

Apple’s iPhone, released in the United States two months ago, was engineered to operate for the first two years only on the AT&T system through an exclusive arrangement between Apple and AT&T. It has not yet been sold outside of the U.S.

Los Angeles software consultant Brett Schulte, who is not affiliated with the developers, demonstrated the software for CNN Friday evening.

An iPhone that had the new software appeared to work on the T-Mobile system just seconds after Schulte replaced the AT&T SIM card with a T-Mobile SIM card.

“It’s completely software hacked,” Schulte said. “There’s no case opening required. It’s not required to do any kind of disassembly.” It took Schulte about two minutes to unlock the iPhone.

The developers would not give CNN their last names, saying “We don’t want to be hounded.”

The said they would start selling the software, which they haven’t yet priced, as soon as their online payment and customer service systems are ready. They’re also waiting for more information from their lawyers.

Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock told CNN her company has no comment.

AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel said he couldn’t speculate on the legality of unlocking the phone, but he added, “When you sign up, you’re signing a two-year contract. You’re obligated to pay the bill.”

“When people buy the iPhone it’s clear from our materials it’s designed to operate exclusively on AT&T,” Siegel said.

Schulte, however, said it is possible to buy an iPhone without being contractually obligated to AT&T.

The developers recently created a Web site — iPhoneSIMfree.com — but there is very little information on it and no direct way for anyone to purchase the software. Internet records showed they bought the domain name less than two weeks ago.

Two members of the group, who identified themselves only as “John” and “Liu,” told CNN in a phone interview that a core group of six people on three continents worked to unlock the iPhone as a hobby.

They said they are fans of Apple products who thought the iPhone should be made accessible to people who cannot use AT&T.

“I’m not in America and I can’t use it,” said Liu, who would not reveal the country in which he lives. “It’s not fair.”

Asked if he thought modifying the iPhone was legal, he said “That’s a very good question. I truly believe it is.”

John and Liu said they have not been contacted by either Apple or AT&T, but said that could change the moment their software goes on sale.

Earlier this month, a teenager figured out a way to unlock the iPhone, but his method required disassembly of the unit.

iPhone, decodat total de un adolescent

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Hotz spune ca a pus la punct o procedura de decodare in zece pasi, care dureaza aproximativ doua ore si necesita cunostinte de programare, dar si de electronica fina, deoarece sunt necesare anumite mici suduri si modificari ale partii hardware (fizice) a aparatului.
El spera ca, pe viitor, terminalul sa poata fi decodat numai prin folosirea unui soft, fara a fi necesara si interventia asupra partii de hardware.
Adolescentul a reusit sa utilizeze toate facilitatile telefonului in reteaua de telefonie T-Mobile. Compania producatoare a telefonului, Apple, dar si operatorul in care acesta este codat, AT&T, nu au comentat informatiile.

Hotz spune ca fiecare proprietar de iPhone isi poate decoda singur telefonul daca urmareste calea propusa de el.
„Nu vreau insa ca anumiti indivizi sa inceapa sa faca bani din asta…”, a spus el.

Mai mult, hackerul a recunoscut ca a fost ajutat in decodare si de alti patru oameni, dintre care doi din Rusia, cu care a colaborat prin intermediul internetului. Toata „operatiunea” a necesitat aproximativ 500 de ore de munca.
„Unii dintre prietenii mei cred ca mi-am irosit vacanta de vara, insa eu cred ca a meritat”, a declarat Hotz pentru ziarul local „The Record of Bergen County”.
Inca de la lansarea terminalului, hackerii au fost frustrati de decizia Apple de a-i acorda exclusivitate unui singur operator de telefonie mobila.

Mozilla pregateste Mobile Firefox

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Se pare ca web browser-ul nostru favorit e pe cale sa devina si mobil. Mitchell Baker, de la Mozilla, a dezvaluit intr-un interviu acordat revistei APC ca Mozilla lucreaza la un Firefox mobil pentru celulare. Este un proiect pe termen lung, ceea ce inseamna ca nu v-a fi disponibil prea curand, dar partea buna este ca v-a contine toate functiile de la versiunea full.

Abia astept sa fie disponibil, daca este functionabil si pe telefonul meu mobil.

GPhone sare la gatul iPhone

Friday, August 31st, 2007

20 de aparate ultramoderne din telefonia mobila, asa-numitele smartphone de la HTC, au fost propuse pentru productie gigantului din comunicatii Google, informeaza Crunchgear, citat de publicatia online PCInpact.

Prototipul GPhone este dotat cu GPS, Google Map, este compatibil cu serviciile Google, inclusiv Gmail, iar convorbirea se va sustine prin VoIP. Aparatul va aparea pe piata in primul trimestru al anului viitor, mai scrie PCInpact.

Alte surse din lumea IT spun insa, pentru aceeasi publicatie, ca Google va lansa sau macar va anunta noul GPhone chiar in aceasta toamna, pentru ca un model dezvoltat Linux este in lucru de doi ani, in India. Pretul aparatului va fi de 100 de dolari.

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