Word 2013 is going to allow you edit a PDF file just as edit text!

In the new version of Office suit, you will be able to edit a PDF directly in the Word 2013 just like editing a DOC file! You will not need Acrobat or any other expensive, so called "professional PDF Editor" any more. 

And because of the limitation of file structure, when edit a PDF with lots of images, the layout may mass up; if edit a text PDF, there won't be any problem.

In fact, Word 2013 will convert PDF to DOC first, then you can edit the DOC and export as PDF again.

Someone says that the Office 2013 beta version is finished, will launch next week or a bit later.

Saving Private Kindle Fire! New version KF is on the way!

Normandy landings

November 15, 2011, Kindle Fire released.

December, 2012, 4 million Kindle Fire sold out in one month.

Looks like the Kindle Fire had been landed on Normandy, and was going to challenge iPad even get the tablet market.  

Blocked by enemy

Turned to 2012, everyone thinks Kindle Fire will continue the miracle, their screen supplier Prime View International even increased the storage to keep up with (the predicted) Kindle Fire's amazing sales in 2012  Q1. 

But the truth is: in 2012 Q1, total worldwide media tablet shipments for the quarter reached 17.4 million. But Kindle Fire only contributed 0.75 million, 4% of the entire market. 

I didn't fake the truth, all the data is quoted from IDC, you can read the full post there.

Getting surrounded 

From July 2012, millions of Nexus 7 will ship to the whole world.  If you have no idea how dangerous the Nexus is to Kindle Fire, please refer to my another post. 

In the front is iPad, and Nexus is standing just behind. And there are plenty pursuers, Nook Tablet, Dell Streak, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Moto Xoom, etc.

Things are getting worse, what is Kindle Fire gonna do?

Saving Private Kindle Fire!

However, Kindle Fire won't wait for certain detection. According to BGR's news,  last year Amazon was going to release two tablet at the same time.  The dual-core 7 inch version is called "Coyote", while a quad-core 10 inch version is called "Hollywood". 

Now it looks like the "Coyote" is "Kindle Fire", so the "Hollywood" must be the "Kindle Fire 2". 

All the market are 100% sure there will be the "Kindle Fire 2", but Amazon will also release the "New Kindle Fire", which remains 7 inch screen, but much more powerful and beautiful than the "Kindle Fire". It will covered by metal, with a thinner body, looks like iPad 1.

There is no details about allocation and the price about the 2 new Amazon tablets, but with a $199 Nexus 7 and a probable 7.85 inch iPad mini, I believe Amazon won't get down without a fight, they will absolutely give us a surprise!

BlackBerry Bold 9700 — the top accessories

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 might just be the best BlackBerry ever made. If you have one, rest assured that you made a good choice. But with these accessories, you can make it just a little bit better…

BlackBerry Charging pod (£24.99)
Deadly simple, but guaranteed to make your BlackBerry Curve 3G an even more central part of your day-to-day life, this charge dock will transform your Blackberry Curve into an integral part of your desk. Specially designed for your phone, theBlackBerry charging dock doesn’t even have to connect to your phone’s USB port, traditionally used to charge your phone.

Spare Battery and RIM charger (£24.99)The BlackBerry is a road warrior — a rugged design and reliable email service make the BlackBerry Bold 9700 the perfect companion to a long journey. Being a smartphone, that battery won’t last forever though. With a spare battery at hand, you can double the longevity of your BlackBerry. You can also get a separate battery charger, so that you won’t have to charge youe battery while it’s in the phone.

Zagg InvisibleSHIELD screen protector (£17.99)
With an iconic body design and ergonomics well-suited to typing on the physical Qwerty keyboard, you don’t want to add too much bulk to the BlackBerry Bold 9700. The Zagg Invisible SHIELD will protect your whole phone without adding any bulk whatsoever. It’s a plastic screen protector designed to cover your whole BlackBerry Bold 9700, apart from the touchy-feely bits like the optical trackpad. All the protection, none of the inconvenience.

BlackBerry Presenter (£129.99)
The new BlackBerry Presenter is one of the most ambitious BlackBerry accessories ever, but it’s working to please a pretty small crowd. It connects to your BlackBerry and lets you play any Powerpoint (ppt) files through a projector or onto a monitor — just hook up the Presenter using the DVI or S-video output. Having a video out box for your BlackBerry, to play vids on your TV, would be fab, but sadly the Presenter can only play PPT files. Good for business types, not so great for everyone else.

Silicone case (£10)
If the idea of the ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD, a screen protector for your whole phone, is a turn-off, why not grab yourself a conventional silicone case? It’s an ultra-cheap way to get protection for your phone, and won’t add too much bulk to the BlackBerry Bold 9700 either. If the black and silver design of the 9700 is a bit sombre for your tastes, you’ll also find silicone cases in every hue under the sun. Or all the neon day-glo hues you’ll find in the highlighter section of your local stationery supplier, anyway.

16GB microSD card (£30)
BlackBerry OS 6 gives you a few more important reasons to boost your BlackBerry Bold 9700′smemory banks with a massive microSD card (don’t worry, even massive cards are the same size as tiny ones). First there’s the newly re-designed media player, which looks almost as good as the iPhone’s MP3 player, and even better is the built-in Podcast app, which lets you find, subscribe to and download all your favourite podcasts.

From:fonehome.co.uk

Tips to Speed up the BlackBerry Browser

The BlackBerry Browser is not slow by any means, but you can make it significantly faster than it currently is by performing a few tweaks.

Start by turning off images. To access this setting, launch the Browser, press the Menu key, select Options, select Browser Configuration, uncheck the box in front of Show Images, and uncheck the box in front of Use Background Images. Press the Escape key, select Save, and then enjoy a faster browser.

Keep in mind, if you are browsing the Web specifically to look at images, press the "Q" key to display all images on the page, or press the "M" key to just view some of them.


Another tactic to shave time off your Web browsing experience is to disable JavaScript Support Again from the Browser’s Options menu, select Browser Configuration. Then, uncheck the box in front of JavaScript Support. Press the Escape key, and then select Save to complete the operation.

from:techstudy.net

Kindle DRM Removal upgrades to V 2.4.5

This is the SlideShare guide for the latest version of Kindle DRM Removal.

For the version 2.4.5, we have some bugs fixed to make this software more stable.

For the features, you can have a clear knowledge from the SlideShare PPT.

For those guys who have Kindle eBooks and want them to be unDRM

Internal conflict in Android camp? Google kills Kindle Fire via Nexus 7

Google has released his own tablet, Nexus 7, in the I/O 2012. When we mention an Android tablet, most of us will have Kindle Fire in our minds. So, let's make a comparison between these 2 Android tablets.

I think this comparison is gravely outnumbered, all the data is not on the same stage, but with the same price. I can not figure out who will go to purchasing a Kindle Fire from now on.

However, the release of Nexus 7 is good to us, we can have more choice when we want to have a tablet. 

The iPad Killer? No, it kills Kindle Fire

Before the I/O 2012, all the world are agitating Google Tablet vs. iPad, but the truth is, Google doesn't kill iPad, but his "brother", Kindle Fire.

Besides the effect on Kindle Fire, the Nexus also will effect on Kindle Fire 2. There is no doubt that the Nexus 7 is the standard for Android $200 tablet.

The future seems bright

Refer to the date collected by IDC, in 2012 Q1, iPad's share rose to 68% from 57% in 2011 Q4, which means the other tablets are undesirable. At the same time, Gartner said the iPad's share will fall to 46% in 2016, MicroSoft's Surface will take 12%.

Have you noticed that? The iPad and Surface are 10 inch tablet, so who will lead the 7 inch tablet market?  All of you must have had the answer.

All the stuff you need to know about Google I/O 2012 —— Verge

Ten Tips and Tricks to Extend your BlackBerry Battery Life!

Looking to maximize your BlackBerry battery life? We’ve got TEN simple tricks you can use that will help to ensure you are getting the most out of your much needed battery power. While BlackBerry Smartphones have historically been known for their awesome battery life, we’ve seen the natural battery life take a hit on some of the new BlackBerry 7 Smartphones to hit the market. For example, on the BlackBerry Bold 9900 the battery was reduced from the predecessor Bold 9700 from a 1500mAh battery to 1230mAh. With less juice to work with and a bigger display and faster processor to power, if you’re a power user you *could* be finding that your old habits put you into the low or dead battery zone before the day is done.

So if you’re finding yourself low on power sooner than you’d like to see and are looking to extend the battery life on your BlackBerry Bold 9900, Bold 9930 or other OS 7 device, there are plenty of settings you can tweak and battery-healthy habits you can form to get the job done. From dimming the backlight to tweaking up some network settings, a little bit goes a long way. These tips work for improving battery life on OS 6 and lower devices as well (although menus may be a bit different) so if you’re looking to get the most our of your BlackBerry battery, keep reading for our top ten tricks to improve battery life on your BlackBerry Smartphone.


1. Use Wifi when available – Turn Off Wifi when not in use

           

Wifi seems to be the biggest influencer of battery life on newer devices like the Bold 9900/9930. In all of our tests and real world outings, having Wifi on and connected to a Wifi network was amazing for battery life. Using the Wifi network for data instead of the carrier network makes a HUGE difference in battery life (the radios don’t have to work as hard). The Bold 9900 can get a full “work day” of use and still sit at around 80% battery life come quitting time all thanks to Wifi.

However when you know you won’t be using Wifi if you’re out for the day or somewhere where there is no Wifi connection, you can simply turn it off to keep it from eating away at your battery. This keeps the device from searching for networks and draining the battery.

Long story short – if you have a Wifi network available … use it. If you don’t … turn it off.

To Disable Wifi
Click on the Network Settings area on your home screen
Uncheck Wi-Fi (to enable Wifi repeat the process but check the box)

2. Dim the Backlight

           
When you fire up a new device, more often than not the backlight brightness is set at 70%. This is all well and good to start as you can see the screen clearly and everything looks great. Your natural tendency to want to see things as bright as possible may have you cranking it up to 100%, however this can more quickly drain your battery as the extra juice needed to keep the screen fully lit up eats away at battery life. Turning the brightness down (even just a bit) can help immensely to extend your battery. Personally I always drop my screen brightness to 10% and have never had an issue. It may seem a bit dark at first for some, but trust me, once you adjust to it you’ll never know the difference and your battery will thank you.

To change your backlight brightness:
Go to Options > Display > Screen Display
Scroll to Backlight Brightness and change to 10

3. Change Your Backlight Timeout

          
Having the backlight timeout set to a low value keeps your screen from staying on unnecessarily when you’re done doing whatever you’re doing. In most cases there is no need to have the screen stay on for 2 minutes or even 1 minute after you’re done using the device. I think that sticking to 20 or even leavng it at the default 30 seconds works just fine, though if you’re really in need of more precious seconds of battery life you can put it all the way down to a 10 second timeout. Having a short timeout on your backlight keeps the screen from staying on too long and eating up your battery.

To adjust the Backlight Timeout:
Go to Options > Display > Screen Display
Scroll to Backlight Timeout and change to 20 Sec.

4. Turn Off Bluetooth When Not In Use

         
Bluetooth is a great feature of BlackBerry smartphones. It lets you connect with devices such as headsets, computers, speakers and much more. However when not in use, having Bluetooth active can slowly take away from your overall battery life. When you’re not using Bluetooth it’s always a good idea to just turn it off. Granted you won’t be able to automatically connect to devices without turning it on again, but it’s only a few clicks away so it’s never too much of a hassle to fire it up again.

To Disable Bluetooth:
Click on the Network Settings area on your home screen
Uncheck Bluetooth (to enable Bluetooth repeat the steps but check the box)

As for Bluetooth while talking on the phone, the Crack team debates this one back and forth. Arguably you should get better BlackBerry life if you’re on a call using a Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth Speakerphone (since you’re now saving your BlackBerry from having to use it’s microphone and speakers). Over the years we’ve found this can vary a bit depending, so it’s something you’ll want to test out with whatever Bluetooth Accessories you use. But for sure when you’re not using Bluetooth, turn it off.

5. Change Network Settings In Poor Coverage

             
This one not many people think of but it can also be a big help on the battery. If you happen to find yourself in an area with poor network coverage for your carrier, you can change up your settings or even turn off data completely and save yourself some precious battery bars. Sometimes when you find yourself in poor coverage it could be due to a clogged network (as happens often to the Crack Team at tradeshows or for those who are on AT&T in big cities like New York or San Francisco). If this is the case, you can access your Network Settings and change your device from 3G/H+ down to 2G. This drops your “3G data” and gets you on the slower 2G network, but also clears things up as your device won’t constantly struggle to find a data connection. It may sound a bit odd, but in times of need it definitely does the trick. Depending on your situation, this could literally add a day, never mind hours, to your battery life.

Change your Network Settings to 2G:
Click on the Network Settings area on your home screen
Choose Networks and Connections > Mobile Network
Choose the dropdown box next to Network Mode and select 2G

Alternatively, you can totally disable data on your device by simply turning data services off in this same menu. Keep in mind this will kill all data to your device, so apps, emails, BBM and the like won’t be received.

6. Use the Auto On/Off feature or Bedside Mode

This is a simple yet not well known feature of BlackBerry Smartphones. Built into the OS is the ability to automatically turn the device on and off at given times. This is extremely useful for saving battery life as well as turning the device off when you’re sleeping, in daily meetings etc. In BlackBerry 7 you can set the Auto On/Off for both weekdays and weekends and if you learn to use it correctly it can help out tremendously with your battery life. Keep in mind that this will totally shut down the device so you won’t receive emails, phone calls or SMS messages as it’s essentially the same as powering off the device. The good news is that if you have an alarm set before your turn on time the device will power on to sound the alarm.

To use Auto On/Off
Select Options > Device > Auto On/Off
Check Enabled for Weekday, Weekend or both
Choose the time you’d like the device to turn on and the time to turn off (ie. 10pm to 7am)

Also lumped in with the Auto On/Off is Bedside Mode. This nifty feature is accessed through Clock > Options and lets you automatically turn off the device LED and Radio as well as dim the screen when Bedside Mode is active. This feature lets the device remain on while not taking up any extra battery life with the device radio or LED active. The clock will be displayed and the screem dimmed, so if you don’t want to worry about missing phone calls or SMS messages, this is definitely a better way to go. You can also power off the display fully in Bedside mode, further saving battery life (just hit the screen lock button once in Bedside mode). Read more on using Bedside Mode here.

7. Lock Your Device and/or use a BlackBerry Case w/ sleeper magnet

          
While locking the device is something you should do anyway (better security when you use a password) it can also help save battery life. When your device is in your pocket or purse and it gets banged around, sometimes the screen will activate when a key is pressed. To prevent this you can either use the lock button on your device or set a device passwordwith a timeout. This is a good practice to keep the device safe while preventing the screen from turning on when you don’t want it to. You can also use one of the many BlackBerry holsters that contains a sleeper magnet – automatically putting your device to sleep when you put it in the holster.

8. Exit Unused Apps

          
Simply closing unused apps can go a long way in helping battery life. In particular apps that constantly pull your GPS location or perfom other tasks really hinder your battery life when not in use. To easily close these apps you can use the built-in App Switcher to see what’s running on your device, then close anything you aren’t using.

To close unused apps:
Press and hold the Menu button to open the app switcher
Highlight and select the app you want to close
When in the app, press the Menu button again then exit (shutdown, logout) the app

9. Change App Refresh Settings
Apps like Twitter, Facebook and others that run in the background on your device can eat up precious battery life in no time. These apps constantly refresh at set intervals and slowly chip away at battery life you could be saving. For any app that has a background refresh, you’ll want to turn the refresh rate up or even off completely. Twitter for example can be set to refresh at anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour. Having the app refresh every five minutes isn’t the best idea if you’re looking to conserve battery power, so changing it to 1 hour or even turning it off and manually refreshing as needed goes a long way. The same is the case for Facebook, Social Feeds and other apps that refresh in the background.

             

10. Charge Your Device (and buy a spare battery!)

            
Last but not least is the “no brainer” of the bunch. Charge your device whenever you have the chance. Be it at home or in your office with a standard wall charger or BlackBerry charging pod, in your car with a car charger or wherever you happen to be. Charging in your down time is obviously the best way to keep your battery up and running all day long.

If you happen to be on the go daily and fear your device won’t make it through the day, why not just carry a spare battery? This is the best way to ensure you’re up and running when you need to be and will leave you worry free knowing you have an extra battery ready to roll when you hit the red.

From:yusrizalrazak.wordpress.com

Spotify App Comes to BlackBerry App World

BlackBerry users finally have an easy way to experience Spotify on their platform of choice. Spotify’s app for BlackBerry is finally available through the platform’s App World.

Spotify was already available on the BlackBerry platform, but now users can download it right from App World. In the past users had to download the app through the web browser instead. Now anybody with a BlackBerry 5 or later device can go into the App World and download the music streaming app.

Unfortunately, the BlackBerry Spotify doesn’t have all of the features of the iOS version of the 

app. That means it doesn’t have the new radio feature. Because the radio feature it nowhere in the app BlackBerry users still need to pay for Spotify for the service to work. A Spotify Premium subscription costs $9.99 per month, though Spotify does offer 48 hour free trials for first-time app users.

Some might find it surprising that Spotify spends the time creating apps for BlackBerry, but the service also has apps for other platforms like Windows Phone, WebOS, and even Symbian. Spotify doesn’t want to appeal only to iOS and Android users, Spotify’s goal is to become the ubiquitous music streaming platform. Releasing apps on every platform helps the company reach that goal.

However, we’d like to see the company bring at least the iOS and Android versions of the apps to feature parity. The Android version recently received a massive facelift, but the iOS version remains the only mobile version with the radio feature. We understand that creating similar apps on every platform imaginable is tough, but we can still wish for feature parity between at least two of the six apps, right?

From:gottabemobile.com

How to deal with EPUB and PDF and Mobi books reading problems

One:How to read EPUB on Kindle Fire? We all know Kindle Fire supports Mobi and azw, you can't read EPUB on Kindle Fire directly , so if you want to transfer EPUB to Kindle , you should convert EPUB to Mobi first, then you need a EPUB to Mobi Converter. The best ebooks Converter enables you convert EPUB, PDF and Mobi in a floder.

Two:How to transfer Mobi to iPad?
iPad has it's own default ebook format--EPUB, and ibooks works well on EPUB, transfer Mobi to iPad, just convert Mobi to EPUB, then sync your EPUB books with itunes to your iPad.then you need a Mobi to EPUB Converter(iPad reads PDF, so a Mobi to PDF Converter is also okay).
Three:How to convert PDF to Mobi?
Even Kindle Fire can read PDF, but sometimes we need more perfect reading effects, so convert PDF to Mobi is the key step,there you need a PDF to Mobi Converter.

Four:How to read Kindle books on iPad, Sony readers, Nook readers? Usually iPads, sony readers,Nook readers all can read EPUB books except for Kindle devices, all these readers can't read Mobi or azw books becides Kindle devices.so if we want to read Kindle books on iPad, sony readers or Nook readers, we should convert Kindle books to EPUB format, then we can transfer EPUB books to any EPUB readers as you like,now we must have a Mobi to EPUB Converter.

Five:Can you convert EPUB, PDF, Mobi with one ebooks Converter?
what if somebody has all these issues above, does he need to purchase four tools? EPUB to Mobi Converter?Mobi to EPUB Converter? PDF to Mobi Converter? Mobi to PDF Converter?
if people like to convert PDF to EPUB, or convert EPUB to PDF,does he need another EPUB to PDF Converter or a PDF to EPUB Converter?
I would have said "yes" the day before yestoday, but now I can told him:"you don't need to purchase all the 6 tools, just one, an all in one ebooks Converter can resolve all the problems you have,it's really excited."



An all in one ebooks Converter is the best ebooks Converter lauched by ePubor,helps you convert EPUB, PDF, Mobi in a folder , you can choose one or more input formats between EPUB ,PDF , Mobi , then choose one output format, just minutes you can get books you like. It's really worth trying.

RIM says first BlackBerry 10 device will not have a physical keyboard

TORONTO — The first BlackBerry device running Research In Motion Ltd.’s new operating software will not have a physical keyboard, only a touch-screen one.

The BlackBerry 10 software will be offered on devices with physical keyboards in the future, but RIM spokeswomen Rebecca Freiburger declined to say when. RIM is expected to start selling BlackBerry 10 touch-screen devices this year.

 

Many corporate users have stuck with the BlackBerry solely because of its physical keyboard, given a perception that it’s harder to type emails on a touch screen. The BlackBerry 10 system has already been delayed about a year, and with additional delays to get a physical keyboard, those people may not be willing to wait any longer, especially as the iPhone makes greater in-roads in corporate settings. Those users may simply get the new iPhone expected this fall.

RIM’s hopes hang on the BlackBerry 10 system, which is meant to offer the multimedia, Internet browsing and apps experience customers now demand. The Canadian company is preparing to launch the new software later this year, just as North Americans are abandoning BlackBerrys for iPhones and Android devices.

Colin Gillis, an analyst with BGC Financial, called it puzzling that RIM isn’t leading with its strength by releasing a keyboard BlackBerry first.

“The physical keyboard is the most dominant item that separates out Research In Motion from its competitors,” Gillis said. “If you are not playing to your historical strengths you may find it more difficult to get traction.”

Gillis said there is a spot in the market for RIM but the company “just got to get it together.”

But Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said BlackBerry 10 is all about touch and closing the gap with Apple, so people should not be surprised that the initial model will have only a touch screen.

“They are going to build a BlackBerry device with a keyboard, but it’s just going to take longer,” Misek said. “Maybe it will come a month or two after, but frankly it might be already too late.”

RIM once dominated the corporate smartphone market but failed to adapt to the emerging “bring your own device” trend, in which employees use their personal iPhones or Android devices for work instead of relying on BlackBerrys issued by their employers. As the movement caught on, the iPhone made the BlackBerry look ancient.

RIM’s future is far from certain as its flagship devices rapidly lose market share to flashier phones. With more than $2 billion in cash, bankruptcy seems unlikely in the near term. But RIM’s U.S. share of the smartphone market fell sharply from 44 percent in 2009 to 10 percent in 2011 according to market researcher NPD Group.

RIM said Wednesday it has started laying off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving about $1 billion this year.

From:washingtonpost.com

A huge free eBooks mine you may have ignored.

Recent years when I visit the Yahoo Answer, I can see plenty people ask, where can I get free Kindle/ePub books for free?

Well, they all have missed a website called Google, once they search the word free eBooks they can get thousands of results.

OK, some may say that many sites are "fake free", all the free books are public domain classics, they have read it all, what they want is fresh free ebooks.

Except google, you can get free books very easy. There is a huge free eBooks mine beside you, but maybe you don't know.

2 days ago, PewInternet has shared some interesting findings, here I pick some pieces important. And they will tell you where the ebook gold mine is.

• 12% of readers of e-books borrowed an e-book from the library in the past year. But a majority of Americans do not know that this service is provided by their local library.
• 58% of all library card holders say they do not know if their library provides e-book lending services.
• 53% of all tablet computer owners say they do not know if their library lends e-books.
• 48% of all owners of e-book reading devices such as original Kindles and NOOKs say they do not know if their library lends e-books.
• 46% of those who do not currently borrow e-books from libraries say they would be “very” or “somewhat” likely to borrow an e-reading device that came loaded with a book they wanted to read.

Get it? The free eBooks gold mine is the public library of your town and your school. And there is an app called OverDrive which aims at helping your borrow ebooks from public library.

Of course, I don't think all the public library will hold the most fresh and hot eBooks, but if you have no eager in those hot and fresh eBooks, I believe the free eBooks in your public library can meet your all kinds of demands.

On our official site, we've compiled you a review for near 20 great free eBooks sites. And we also have a Facebook page which offer you the free Kindle eBooks everyday, if you are a Kindle owner, you can "Like us" then get the free Kindle eBooks everyday.

To read the full version of the PewInternet research, click here.

More Hands On Video of BlackBerry 10 Features on the Dev Alpha

Since RIM first showed off some sweet features of BlackBerry 10 at BlackBerry World they have not really been allowing the press to take any videos of it in action. They have allowed the press (specifically in London) to play with the device and take pictures but not video. David pointed out to me that they seem to have allowed CNET along with The Verge and Engadget to actually take a video of the BlackBerry 10 features we saw previously but with a slightly different context. The items shown in the video, flow/peek/keyboard, are the same but its worth checking out:

 

                                                         BlackBerry 10 in action
 
As a result, RIM is being tight-lipped on much of the device's specs, including the processor speed, camera megapixel count and display type. 

The first thing that strikes you is the bright and sharp screen. So far, we know that it's a 4.2-inch 1,280 x 768-pixel (WXGA) display, but not the type of screen or pixel layout. That brings the device's pixel density to 355 ppi, which beats the iPhone's 326 ppi Retina Display hands down.

Many have dubbed the Dev Alpha a mini Playbook. The full touchscreen form factor is similar and the Dev Alpha is made from the same matte black material that covers the PlayBook's back.

While we're on the topic of RIM's tablet, the Dev Alpha seems to be running a barebones OS that's reminiscent of the PlayBook OS 2.0. In fact, checking the prototype's software version shows "PlayBook OS 10".

Since BB 10 is going to be QNX-based, there are going to be some similarities between the PlayBook OS 2.0 and the next-generation operating system. However, Smith adds that what is seen on the Dev Alpha now is not reflective of the final UI, which will actually look more like Live Tiles on Windows Phone.

This being a prototype device, the software was buggy at times, and didn't always detect our fingers. Also, there are no preinstalled apps except the camera and browser.

We didn't get to test the amazing time warp function, where you can scroll a few frames forward or backward to get the best shot. All images that were shot via the front- and rear-facing cameras also simply disappeared off the screen.

With BB OS 10, you're supposed to be getting the new onscreen keyboard. This feature wasn't available on the device we tested, but our CNET US counterpart Brian Bennett did try it, and had good things to say about it:

At first glance it doesn't look like much, just a standard layout with not many options for dual-functions. When you start typing, though--that's when the magic happens. Each letter you tap will cause the phone to display suggested words above the letter it thinks you're most likely to type next. I tried my hand at banging out a few messages and I often found myself staring right at the word sitting on the tip of my tongue. It's honestly an uncanny feeling, almost as if the device was reading my mind.

In addition, there's the ability to swipe upwards on predicted words to add them to the message body. The new keyboard is supposed to help you to input text more efficiently, as well as use a modelling algorithm that will tailor itself to your typing habits over time. It's similar to what's already on the PlayBook, only more intuitive to use.

Finally, you'll find the microSD slot, microHDMI and microUSB ports on the left side. The Dev Alpha packs some 16GB of non-expandable onboard storage and 1GB of RAM, as well as a non-removable battery. Connectivity-wise, there's the usual suite of options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet tethering and near-field communications (NFC). Unfortunately, there isn't a SIM card slot.

If RIM's final BB 10 devices look as good as the Dev Alpha--and actually runs BB 10 OS smoothly--we feel pretty upbeat about its chances in the market. Let's just hope it doesn't follow the footsteps of the PlayBook, which received rave reviews when it was announced, but failed to perform after it was released.

To see the keyboard, and other features on BB 10, click on the video below.

From:berryreview.com and cnet.com

BlackBerry 10 in action

With all the news about Microsoft Surface and Apple's iOS 6, you may have completely forgotten about Research In Motion (RIM). Once, it was the reigning mobile-device king; now, its BlackBerry 10 software is the ailing company's last hope for survival.

CNET sat down with RIM principle architect Gary Klassen — a fancy title for a Grand Poobah of software design — at the BlackBerry Jam developer conference in New York. Klassen treated us to yet another sneak peek of BlackBerry 10, running on the Dev Alpha developer handset. This time, however, RIM allowed us to shoot a quick video of what we saw.

To be honest, this newest test drive was identical to what we viewed at BlackBerry World in May. Klassen had pointed out the same key features in the early version of BlackBerry 10. These are the new Flow interface, which lets users slide windows aside, to be able to peer under them to see notifications, and a snazzy tiled home screen layout, reminiscent of Windows Phone 7.

Klassen also demonstrated the magical software keyboard, which highlights suggested words over letter keys you're likely to tap next. We must say that it's pretty slick, but will these titbits be enough to lure developers to what many see as a dying platform? RIM thinks so; or, at least, that's what its BlackBerry Jam events around the globe are designed to do. In fact, RIM claims that developers are feeling the love for the new OS.

From:www.cnet.com.au

Can Microsoft Tablet Surface challenge iPad?

Yesterday Microsoft has released their own tablets, Surface. Many famous tech blogs had reported it in detail, like Engadget, and the Verge, so I think I'd better not to display my slight skill before an expert.

But, like my post after Apple WWDC 2012, I can always keep pace within the hot event in another angle, which can show my blog's speciality. :)

So, in this post I will discuss with you whether the Microsoft Windows 8 Tablet Surface can challenge iPad? (Notice: I didn't say BEAT, but CHALLENGE)

Let's get into the point with a video, which is recorded by Sean Ludwig from VeatureBeat, let's watch it first.

Ludwig's father said that he won't buy Windows 8, he dislikes the "Start Screen" of Windows 8. The reason why he uses a PC is to obtain information, although Ludwig told his father that the notes on Windows 8 can be always updating to make his father get the information in time. But his father said, "I need information, but I don want to put all my daily life on the desktop."


Ludwig's father thought that Windows 8 will be more suitable for adults in 25, because people in this age like the freshness, but Windows 8 is too fresh for him, he doesn't want to learn to operate a system one more time. 


I won't hold a part as the whole, let's watch another video, which is posted by benisstrange11 from YouTube.

Although benisstrange11's father gave Windows 8 a "Great" word, but when he was asked if he will upgrade his PC to Windows 8, he also gave it a loud "NO".

I found that it is a little difficult for him to find the way back from desktop to "Start", he had tried many methods, including drag the icons on task panel, move the mouse. After he found the method, all the operation behind are smooth, but I wonder if everyone who is first time to operate on Windows 8 will have this experience? 

And there is a third video, if you have interest, you can click and watch it.

As we know, the Microsoft's new tablet Surface runs Windows 8, from the videos above we can know that Windows 8 is a little abstract for a people who is the first time to operate it. 

But for iPad, even my 4-year-old niece can use it smoothly, and I know many aged people they are reading eBooks and surf the internet on iPad without and setbacks.

But we still cannot look down on Windows 8 tablet, I thinks if we use it to work, they are more powerful than iPad, because we can transfer from our PC to our Windows 8 tablets perfectly, this kind of vertical integration attracts me very much.

However, I'd love to have more options about tablets, not just iPad. Come on Windows 8 Tablet, don't let us down. 

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Best Tablet For The Money: Shortlisting The Best In The Industry

The new wave of tablets is taking the mobile computing industry by storm which took form with the introduction of the Apple iPad about two years ago. Many competitors challenged the reign of the original iPad and were somehow able to pose a serious threat to the leading brand.

By capitalizing on the shortcomings of the earlier tablets, manufacturers such as Samsung, Asus, HP, and Research In Motion (RIM) continue to push the envelope by introducing their own line of tablets.

With dozens of mobile devices to choose from, successfully picking the best tablet for the money requires some detailed information on the most noteworthy products.


 
The New iPad
 
The entire world was once again amazed with the release of the new iPad, the third version in the pioneering line of tablets by Apple. As promised, the latest iPad features the retina display giving users the best viewing experience on its 9.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels. This resolution is at least twice more densely packed than any tablet currently available in the market. Higher resolution entails higher processor power, and the new iPad handles this requirement very well by running the latest iOS 5 optimized for graphics processing. In terms of form factor, the new iPad is among the thinnest tablets at only 0.37 inch. Starting at $499 for the 16GB version, the new iPad is a very tough product to beat in the tablet industry.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
 
As a close competitor to the iPad, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 by Samsung ups the ante by sporting standard tablet specifications along with improvements such as larger display and native support for Adobe Flash through its Android operating system. It shares a number of features with the new iPad including the 10-hour battery life, built-in GPS, 1GHz processor, and many more. Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is also available in 16, 32, or 64GB storage capacity variants just like the new iPad. The Galaxy Tab somehow lacks the capability for HD video recording due to its limited 3-megapixel rear camera. At $599, it is relatively more expensive and its cutting-edge features may not be enough to proclaim it as the best tablet for the money.
 
Asus Eee Pad Transformer
 
Asus, the computer brand known for popularizing affordable yet functional netbooks, has once again extended their creativity into the tablet industry with the Eee Pad Transformer. Its 10.1-inch screen is as large as the Galaxy Tab, but it has a higher rear camera resolution at 5 megapixels. Since it runs the Android operating system, the Eee Pad Transformer also supports Adobe Flash. What sets this device apart from other tablets is the keyboard dock that snaps right into its side for faster and more accurate typing. This feature is the main reason why Asus dubbed the tablet as the Transformer. The Eee Pad Transformer is available in 16 and 32GB variants with a starting price of $599. Although it exceeds the Galaxy Tab in most aspects while selling at the same price, the Transformer fails to include 3G or 4G connectivity limiting online connection via Wi-Fi only.
 
Motorola Xoom
With a 10.1 inch screen, this tablet has a lot to offer. The tablets originally came standard with the Android Honeycomb operating system but has now been upgraded to the latest Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Nevertheless, it still makes for a powerful multimedia device. The battery has a long life of 8 – 9 hours even under heavy use. With a USB port, transferring files and syncing with your PC is a snap. With Google buying Motorola, it will be interesting to see what Google has in store for the Xoom.
 
BlackBerry Playbook
 
Another Wi-Fi-only tablet is the BlackBerry Playbook by RIM. Unlike the Transformer, however, the BlackBerry Playbook is significantly cheaper with a starting price of $399 for the 16GB version (nowdiscontinued). Fortunately, other variants include 32 and 64GB capacities as well thus giving customers plenty of options. In terms of hardware specifications, the Playbook is highly competitive with its 5-megapixel rear camera and 1GHz dual-core processor. Just like the Transformer, it also supports USB devices, a feature which is missing from the new iPad and the Galaxy Tab. It is also one of the lightest tablets weighing at just 9 pounds.
 
HP Slate 500
 
The HP Slate 500 is designed for those who want to experience the real power of the Windows operating system on a portable 8.9-inch tablet. The Slate 500 can easily be the tablet of choice for those who are familiar with Windows 7 Professional. The familiar Windows desktop is displayed right on the gorgeous touchscreen display. One particular advantage is the seamless possibility to export Windows files and programs into the device without having to worry about compatibility issues. The Slate 500, however, suffers from poor battery life in addition to Wi-Fi-only connectivity.
 
The Verdict
 
In summary, I thought about including the Kindle Fire in this write up but felt that at $199 it falls in thebudget class of Android tablets and is the best value in that category bar none. Some may argue that it should have been included here and it is definitely worthy of mention, but I see it as a cross section of users that are interested in tablets but not sure whether to spend several hundred dollars and who simply want a pure multimedia device. However, if you are looking for a little more then you may be best served to look elsewhere.
 
Overall, the best tablet for the money is still the Apple iPad. Although this device has been criticized for not supporting Flash and USB, the new iPad has all the most relevant features fitting for a tablet. Its price at $499 may not be the cheapest in the bunch, but extensive support for applications through the Apple App Store certainly offsets the initial investment.


From:pdfdevices.com