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Sony may release a Windows Phone in 2014, according to The Information - The Verge
Microsoft's takeover of Nokia's devices unit seemingly hasn't given Sony any second thoughts; talks have continued even after the acquisition was first announced. But the report notes that a deal hasn't yet been finalized and plans could come undone if Microsoft and Sony disagree over licensing fees, preloaded software, and other topics. A mobile alliance wouldn't be altogether new for the pair, and older prototypes reveal that Sony has previously considered embracing Windows Phone.
Nokia's Lumia smartphones hold a commanding lead over Windows Phone hardware from Microsoft's other partners. But that's partially due to a lack of genuine competition; Samsung and HTC both remain focused on developing smartphones running Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system. For Windows Phone to succeed, Microsoft must find other vendors willing to give the platform a significant push. It's also reportedly held discussions with ZTE to produce additional low-end Windows Phone devices in the US, China, and Europe.
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Minggu, 05 Januari 2014
Android desktops arrive as Lenovo eyes your living room - ZDNet
Summary: Monday Morning Opener: As CES 2014 kicks off Lenovo launches an Android all-in-one. Android desktops plus Chromebooks could give Microsoft's Windows 8 franchise a headache.
Lenovo on Sunday rolled out an Android all-in-one home computer designed to be a living room multimedia PC. Should Android-powered PCs do well it would further disrupt the PC market and splinter the operating system selection a bit more.
The company's first Android home computer, the Lenovo N308, has a price tag that may spur some interest. The N308 starts at $450 and has a 19.5 inch 1600x900 touchscreen desktop.
According to Lenovo, the general idea is to put the PC at the center of folks who already use Android for browsing, apps and entertainment on their smaller screen devices. The N308 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and is powered by a Nvidia Tegra processor.
The N308 has up to 500 GB of storage, a Webcam, keyboard, mouse and integrated battery with 3 hours of life. The N308 can stand or lay flat should you want to use it as a big tablet.
Add it up and Lenovo's N308 is an inexpensive spin on its larger tabletop PC, the Horizon 2, which is 27-inches and runs Windows 8 and the PC maker's custom interface. Horizon 2, an interesting living room addition that starts at $1,499, is basically a big tabletop tablet, that's positioned more upmarket than the Android all-in-one PC.
The N308 was outlined as part of Lenovo's larger play for the digital home. Lenovo also announced a personal cloud storage unit dubbed Beacon starting at $199 to share content and media in a home as well as the A740 all-in-one desktop starting at $1,499.
What's interesting is that PC makers are pushing toward Android after seeing Chromebooks sell well. Why? Chromebooks remain the domain of Google. With Android PCs, hardware manufacturers can customize more, add security features and preserve the application ecosystem. Google has all the control with the Chrome OS.
Rumor has it that Google has been working with various PC vendors to launch Android product lines.
For Windows 8, Android PCs and laptops could be a royal pain. Sure, Android PCs won't have Microsoft Office, but there are plenty of editing and viewing apps. Games on Android are plentiful and you could do worse things than buy a PC for $450.
In other words, should these early Android PC makers get any traction product roadmaps will expand. If Google can give Microsoft headaches with Chrome OS PCs just imagine what it could do with Android and Chrome OS hardware. Google's game is clear: Upend Microsoft's operating system domination.
For PC buyers, acquiring and Android computer may not be that much of a stretch. Android will be more familiar to customers than Chrome OS in many cases. And if all else fails, someone could use Lenovo's all in one as pricey dumb monitor attached to a laptop.
Since we're in the post-PC era, hardware manufacturers are going to try a little bit of everything to sell devices and preserve some profit margin. Android seems like a good experimental OS for PC makers. There's not a lot to lose and potential gains ahead. Rest assured other PC vendors will hop on the Android bandwagon.
ZDNet's Monday Morning Opener is our opening salvo for the week in tech. As a global site, this editorial publishes on Monday at 8am AEST in Sydney, Australia, which is 6pm Eastern Time on Sunday in the US. It is written by a member of ZDNet's global editorial board, which is comprised of our lead editors across Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States.
ZDNet's Monday Morning Opener
- 2014 in preview: A look at upcoming tech trends
- 2013 in review: The big themes
- Asia's e-commerce sites can outsell Amazon
- The chilling effect: Snowden, the NSA, and IT security
- Smartwatches aren't the next big thing. The next big thing is already here
- AWS, Salesforce conferences highlight CIO conundrum
- Asian firms should trust no one but the tech
- Windows Phone needs a remake before it becomes ignored
- How long can Tim Cook avoid taking any risks at Apple?
- Are tablets the next netbooks?
- For Apple's new iPad, it's (r)evolution, baby
- How tech's giants lost the tablet and smartphone war, even if they don't know it yet
- China's right to demonstrate no such thing as absolute online freedom
- Surface 2: Everything that's wrong with Microsoft's model
- As Australia steps aside, who will pick up the broadband torch?
- iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c and beyond: Why Apple needs to break the smartphone to remake it
- Microsoft does not need a Bill Gates redux, it needs an outside perspective
06 Jan, 2014
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Lenovo uses price to pitch multi-mode PCs - ZDNet
Summary: Will the masses go for laptop and tablet tweeners? Now the price is right we'll soon find out.
Lenovo is sold on its lineup of convertible and detachable multimode computing devices and now is using price as a carrot to get the masses to buy them.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, Lenovo outlined the MIIX 2, a three-mode laptop, the Yoga 2, with four modes and the Flex 14D and 15D.
Like last year, Lenovo is betting big on multimode and the concept that tech buyers do want a PC that doubles as a tablet. The Yoga 2 is the most flexible of the bunch and has a 360 degree flip and fold design.
What's changing is that Lenovo has most of the price points covered. The MIIX 2 convertible laptop starts at $499 for a 10-inch model and $699 for the 11-inch version. The 10-inch, however, isn't available until March and the 11-inch won't arrive until April.
Price is the connective tissue in many of Lenovo's CES announcements. Lenovo's latest line of standard laptops are all competitively priced in the $600 ballpark.
Yoga 2, with a 13-inch display, starts at $999, but the 11-inch version is available in late January at $529. The Flex 14D and 15D, which use AMD processors, start at $499.
Nick Reynolds, executive director of Lenovo Business Group, said the plan was to improve multimode laptops and get the Yoga 2 "to mainstream price points." "People have a choice to come in and use a multimode device at an entry price," said Reynolds.
Now the fun really begins. Lenovo's multimode PCs will be priced in the same ballpark as many standalone tablets. The issue is that multimode devices haven't been perfected enough to do everything well. Lenovo's bet is that people will choose the twofer over going with a laptop vs. a tablet. Pricing is a big step forward, but it remains to be seen whether tech buyers will go gaga for multimode overall.
06 Jan, 2014
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The #CESlive stage is taking shape ...
The special live #CESlive coverage begins from South Hall on Tuesday. In the meantime, catch all of our pre-CES special live coverage at our CES hub here.
Phil Nickinson 06 Jan, 2014
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Lenovo announces the N308, an All-in-One Android computer
With the start of CES Unveiled Lenovo has taken the wraps of its first all-in-one Android computer, the N308. Having to hop between an Android tablet and a desktop computer can be a bit tedious at times, and Lenovo hopes to have solved that for many people. Featuring a 19.5 inch HD+ display the N308 runs Android 4.2 at launch. Inside the computer you can have either a 320GB or 500GB hard drive depending on preference, and it will support up to 2GB of DDR3 memory as well.
Much like a full desktop computer the N308 has two USB 2.0 ports, a microphone, headphone, and LAN jack as well as a 6-in-1 card reader. In addition it will come with a full sized wireless AccuType keyboard and a wireless mouse. Inside the device you will also find a battery that is said to last about three hours, so if you feel the need to move this 19.5 inch display around with you it can be done. With full access to Google Play and Amazon's AppStore you will be able to download your favorite Android applications without issue.
Starting at $450 for the base model and going up from there depending on options, Lenovo has unfortunately not given an exact release date at this time.
Phil Nickinson 06 Jan, 2014
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Sphero introduces an all new form factor with the Sphero 2B
Sphero has drawn a ton of attention with their little robotic balls that were controlled by Android devices, and today they have announced an addition to the family. With the Sphero 2B they have brought a bunch of changes to the device with a whole new form factor, and the ability to change various parts like the hubcaps, wheels, and tires. Having two main points of contacts the Sphero 2B is able to turn on a dime, and offers some crazy speed along with the ease of maneuverability.
In addition to the new hardware Sphero has also launched seven new applications for CES, which now brings their total up to 35 different titles. In addition to being able to play with this by yourself you can use the built in infrared technology for player vs player or multiplayer game play as well. Priced at $100 the Sphero 2B will start shipping in Fall 2014. If you want to be among the first to have one be sure to hit the link below to reserve your spot, and stay tuned right here to see if we can check one of these out live from Las Vegas.
Source: Sphero
Today, we're excited to announce a new addition to the Sphero family. Meet Sphero 2B!
Sphero 2B takes on a new form factor, drives like it's from the future, comes with interchangeable parts like tires and hubcaps for different terrain, and will launch with accessories for advanced gameplay. Powered with AI Superdrive capabilities, 2B is unreasonably fast and maneuverable. With only two points of contact, 2B can turn on a dime, launch off steep inclines, and tumble unlike anything you've seen.
Sphero 2B is also made for open play and is designed to inspire future inventors like Sphero's young co-founders. And just like Sphero Original, Sphero 2B offers awesome new ways to play. We've added built-in infrared technology that will offer interactive player vs. player and multiplayer games.
Features:
Gameplay
Unique Driving, Multiplayer Games, Programming
Body Styles
Black or White
Shell
Durable Polycarbonate Body
Interchangeable Parts
Wheels, Tires, and Hubcaps
Speed
Up to 14 ft/s
Connectivity
Bluetooth LE (30m)
Compatibility & Programmability
iOS & Android with SDK's available
Charging
USB Cable
How to Get Sphero 2B
Starting today, you can reserve your place in line to be the first to own the newest Sphero robot at GoSphero.com/2B. Sphero 2B will be available worldwide for under $100 (US) starting in Fall 2014. 2B accessories and customizable parts will be announced at a later date.
And.....what's new with Sphero2.0?
With 7 new apps launched for CES, now totaling over 35, Orbotix continues to deliver on it's promise to provide the world with it's first consumer friendly robot made for games. Come check out advancements in Augmented Reality as you take the stage in Sphero Studios. Also, get a hands-on experience of what Sphero is offering to classrooms around the world in the Sphero EDU corner.
Jared DiPane 06 Jan, 2014
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