Chuwi V99, new tablet Android 4.1 with Retina display

It seems that Android 4.1 is increasingly being integrated into more devices, and the fact is that it was time because two days ago Google introduced the new version, Android 4.2. One of the new tablets to use Android 4.1 and also have a great screen is Chuwi V99.
This is a device with Retina display 9.4-inch multitouch whose resolution is 2048 × 1536 pixels. Inside the tablet Rockchip RK3066 processor has a dual-core running at 1.6GHz and has as partners a Mali 400 GPU and 1GB of RAM.
The internal memory which has the Chuwi V99 is 16GB, but if we want we can expand using a microSD card. Besides all this, the tablet has a 2-megapixel front camera and a 2 megapixel rear also. Its has WiFi and 3G connectivity and can play HD videos.
The V99 Chuwi price is $ 290. If something sounds familiar it is because it is quite similar to Window N90FHD we saw last Monday.

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4 million Windows 8 updates within one week

It seems that Microsoft has started well. In less than a week, the number of updates to the new Windows 8 has risen to as many as 4 million since the launch last October 26. This was announced by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, during an annual conference held yesterday.
But that's not all, because Microsoft has fulfilled its promise to deliver Windows 8 to many manufacturers, among which obviously include big name like HP, Dell, ASUS, Acer, etc., Who obviously have already started to produce computers that use the new operating system.
And you've already upgraded your PC to Windows 8? And if you did, did you like the change?

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AU Optronics introduces new 1mm bezel, the world's thinnest

You know what is the reason that often leads to a smartphone look good and stylish? The bezel. While it has nothing to do with performance, a good bevel gives a great look to any mobile. Speaking of bevels, AU Optronics guys have presented the world's thinnest bezel, with a measure of just 1mm thick. This is a result of the technology and the manufacturing process that uses this Taiwanese company. But that's not all. This new bezel of 1mm is used in a 4.46 inch screen, an optimum measure a mobile, and is also a screen with HD resolution. It's a shame you do not have the same resolution as the great screen Sharp .
Something else worth mentioning is that AU Optronics has already begun to produce new screens, a Full HD Ahva of 4.97 inches (probably not wearing a 1mm bezel) and a 10-inch IGZO with resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels.

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Huawei Ascend D2 officially announced

Huawei seems lately is busy not only announced several phones , but also manufacturing them. The company has recently added a new model to its line of smartphones, the Huawei Ascend D2, a powerful high-end phone that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
According to some, the Huawei Ascend D2 is considered the cheap version (as it somehow) the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, because their specifications are quite similar. The D2 Ascend touch screen has a large 5-inch HD, but that's not all, because under its shell lies a great quad-core processor at 1.5GHz (probably Snapdragon). Besides this, it has a 13-megapixel camera on the back, while the front camera is 1.3 megapixels.
The Huawei Ascend D2 battery is 3000mAh, which assures us that we can use it for a few hours. As djimos, comes with Android 4.1, so you need not update it, at least immediately because Android 4.2 has not been released yet.
The Ascend D2 will be hitting the Chinese market next year, and then hopefully be released in the rest of the globe.

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Barnes & Noble launched its Nook HD next week

As was announced on Tuesday, next week will begin sales and shipments of tablets fantastic new Barnes & Noble Nook known as HD + HD and Nook. Those who have already pre-ordered either of these two devices are the first to have them in their hands. Obviously it can also be purchased online at retailers such as Target, Best Buy and the like.
The Nook tablet HD are two lightweight, well-equipped and inexpensive. With these new models the company plans to rival the iPad from Apple and Amazon Kindle Fire HD.
The Little Nook 7-inch HD runs with a dual-core processor at 1.3GHz, has a screen resolution of 1440 × 900 pixels and has 1GB of RAM. His older brother, the Nook HD +, measures 9 inches and uses a 1.5GHz processor marching.
The HD Nook will sell in two versions: 8GB, which will cost $ 200, and 16GB, priced at $ 230. The Nook HD + 16GB version will be priced from $ 270, while the 32GB version is priced at $ 300. As you can see, are pretty cheap compared to what it offers the most competitive and are good quality devices.

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Angry Birds Star Wars: first gameplay

Angry Birds Star Wars is the next major release of the saga of the birds created by Rovio a couple of years ago, earning a resounding success worldwide. On this occasion, and as you can tell by its title, it will be a game like Angry Birds but mixed with elements of the famous saga of Star Wars films. Fortunately we know how it will play as we can see in this video that we found on YouTube. It is the first official gameplay Angry Birds Star Wars:

Remember that the new game from Rovio will be released next November 8.

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Intel SSD 355, new family of 20nm SSDs

Intel has launched its new line of SSDs or solid state. This is the Intel SSD 355 that have been created by the manufacturing process of 20nm NAND, which was developed by Intel along with IM Flash Technologies. Obviously the new NAND cells are better than traditional ones.
The new album is available, it seems, in one capacity: 240GB. It features SATA 6Gbps, reading and writing speeds of 500Mbps and 450Mbps respectively and measures just 9.5 mm in height.
Whoever acquires it will get other tools like the Intel SSD Toolbox and Intel Data Migration Software . Next to come is also an adapter disk of 3.5 inches (355 SSD is 2.5 inches) and SATA cable.

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Valve Announces Steam beta for Linux

As you may know, Valve is creating a version of Steam for OS and Linux distros. Instead of opening the beta to all, the company has chosen to search for a group of users that the test (around 1000 people allegedly). Valve wants experienced Linux users get tested, so if you are a beginner, you'd better wait. But if you're a Linux guru and a great fan of Steam, we recommend you follow this link .
First we will have to answer some questions, like "What Linux distro you use to try Steam?" And the like, but also asks for the type of computer you will use and other things. Clearly what Valve is looking for here is diverse systems.
Steam for Linux will be, initially, a software 32bit and the preferred distro is Ubuntu Valve to run it.
Anyone planning to join?

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