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3:33 AM
Diana D'Cruz
Chrome OS has a new Chromebook with one unveiled yesterday by Google. The Mountain View company has developed in partnership with Samsung.
If the first Chromebook showed high tariffs, this time Google has made the price has dropped significantly, perhaps inspired by the success of the Nexus 7. With a $ 249 price, it could attract new users.
On the hardware side, exit the Intel x86 architecture, it is now the latest Samsung SoC that replaces it. This is the Exynos 5250 Dual 5 which is based on a dual-core processor ARM Cortex-A15 architecture. It is of course another great feature of this Chromebook makes a step towards mobility. Such a choice also allowed Google to lower the BOM ( Bill of materials ) netbook.
The processor is supported by 2 GB of RAM while it integrates 16GB of internal flash memory for storage. Buyers will also benefit from free on Google 100GB Drive.
Connectivity side, it supports WiFi a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 3.0. It has HDMI, USB 2.0 and even USB 3.0 and an SD memory card slot.
It preserves the format netbook with a screen of 11.6 inch display 1366 by 768 pixels. Attractive features for Chromebook clearly oriented towards mobility with a weight of only 1.1 kg and a thickness of 2 cm. Google announced a range of 6.5 hours.
It is now possible to order online in the United States (on Amazon, Best Buy, and TigerDirect Store Play) and the UK (on PCWorld). Wish it to be quickly offered in other European countries.
3:31 AM
Diana D'Cruz
We know wages in Silicon Valley are higher than elsewhere in the equivalent position, and this is particularly the case with regard to developers and engineers. According to various sources, we saw during our recent visit on site a good PHP developer in the Bay Area could easily qualify for an annual fee of approximately $ 100,000.
In fact the competition and a relative "shortage of labor" between Sans Francisco and San Jose did have a tendency to result in higher wages.
In this tense context (the lucky ones), it is still Google that is doing the best. According to a study by Glassdoor, a company specializing in the analysis of the labor market in the U.S., in Mountain View that engineers are better paid, with an average annual salary of 128,336 dollars. Facebook comes in second with 123,626, while Apple, yet sitting on a fabulous treasure of war, in third place with 114,413 dollars. eBay and Zinga close the quintet winner with 108,809 and 105,568 respectively dollars.
Wage increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year, which are well above the U.S. national average, valued at 92,648 dollars. And obviously well above wages in Europe, particularly in France, where the average salary of a PHP developer would lie rather between 30,000 and 50,000 euros, if we are to believe a recent case of JDN.
10:54 PM
Diana D'Cruz
On October 29, Google invites you to the international press for an event that will take place in the heart of the Big Apple. It will discuss Android.
Last year, the Mountain View company launched the Galaxy Nexus in partnership with Samsung. 29, we should find one or more new smartphones Nexus range. Starting with a Nexus developed in partnership with LG. The South Korean manufacturer would build on the Optimus G. The Nexus LG would thus have a quad core, 2GB of RAM and a HD screen. Another Nexus produced by Sony could also be unveiled. And that's not all ...
As each new output terminals Nexus, Google could unveil the successor to Android 4.1, aka Jelly Bean with Android 4.2 otherwise known as Key Lime Pie.
In fact, Google could benefit from event to lower the price of the Nexus 7 and offer $ 99 . It would, however, single-core CPU with a model (not quad core as the current model). We can also expect to see a 32GB version of the Nexus 7.
The end of October will be eventful as high tech October 26, Microsoft officially launched Windows 8 and the surface. On October 29, an event centered around Windows Phone 8 is also provided. And closer still, Apple is expected to unveil the iPad Mini Oct. 23.
10:53 PM
Diana D'Cruz
These are Polish and Korean have benefited from the first update in Jelly Bean destination Galaxy S III (deployment was then interrupted for problems of discharge of the battery). And these are the subjects of his gracious majesty will now be able to feel the Bean on their Galaxy S III (God Save the bean) immediately after the deployment began in Sweden and some other European countries. In France, SFR has also started deploying yesterday.
Indeed, in his account Twitter @ ThreeUKSupport, the UK mobile operator Three has announced the deployment began today. Other operators in the country should follow in the coming days.
The update can be done OTA ( Over the Air ) after receiving a message on the terminal. It is advisable over WiFi rather than cellular network since the update weighs around 300 MB It can also be done via the Samsung Kies software companion by connecting the S III PC.
Finally, the updated Jelly Bean should arrive in other European countries by the end of the month. It is expected particularly in France for S III purchased without a subscription. The worst-off Americans are finally Samsung has since announced that it will be deployed overseas in the "coming months."
The update to Jelly Bean is accompanied by an updated interface Touchwiz. Among the new features, we note that the multi-screens allows you to multi-task with two windows are displayed simultaneously.
10:51 PM
Diana D'Cruz
Microsoft says precisely the options available to update future users of Windows 8 . The software publisher gives the suggested retail price. Offers limited to 5 licenses updated by the consumer.
To install the updated Windows 8 Pro, it is necessary to have a PC running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista or Windows 7. You will keep your personal data from Windows XP while your files, installed software and settings will be retained for Windows 7 (ditto for Vista but it will still re-install the software).
Several options are available to perform the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. It is already possible to pre-order pack update (as a DVD) to Windows 8 Pro. It will cost € 59.99 and you have to go through the Windows Store or from multiple Microsoft re-sellers such as Amazon etc. This is a promotional offer valid until 31/01/13.
As of October 26, it will be possible to download windows.fr for € 29.99 through the update wizard Windows 8 . The promotion lasts until January 31, also.
Finally, if you want to update your PC running Windows 7 purchased between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013, a downloadable version of the update will be available at a price of € 14.99 at the launch of Windows 8 Oct. 26 , 2012.
10:49 PM
Diana D'Cruz
Canonical can not deny its origins. Previously reserved for people who already have computer literacy, the new version of Ubuntu confirms the commitment of the firm to provide Open Source operating system very easy to use. Prove as attractive as possible for the general public and businesses alike, that the stated objective of Ubuntu who wants to be a solid alternative to Windows & MacOSX.
Ubuntu for the general public
Today is the Canonical Book version 12.10 of its operating system subtitled Quantal Quetzal. And if you're familiar with Linux installations, forget the different images. iso with the installation CD, one for installation via USB stick, etc.. installed Ubuntu 12.10 operating system firmly in simplicity. Bonnefon For Maria, Market Director at Canonical, the Ubuntu version is somewhere between Windows and MacOSX, beautiful, ergonomic and stable. We find first a launcher application (which is furiously think Apple Dock) which allows access to very simply app and web app (Gmail, Facebook , Amazon, ...) most used.
The other new consumer is looking Dash which allows to find all documents that are on your hard disk or on a service like Google Cloud Drive. Cloud is also an axis developed on Quantal since Quetzal Cloud service called Ubuntu One allows you to keep your contacts, bookmarks, notes, music, and more generally files synchronized between your devices.
Ubuntu for business world
Ubuntu wants but also add a layer of security to the cloud in order to attract companies that are in the pharmaceutical, finance, healthcare, telecommunications and government, where data security is paramount. The firm is therefore considerable efforts to governments and education and has already managed to convert the National Gendarmerie (80,000 desktops on Ubuntu), and the National Assembly (where 1,500 jobs are under Ubuntu).
Besides, more and more manufacturers (such as Dell, Acer, Asus, HP, etc.). Selling machines with Ubuntu by rapidly increasing the number of computers running the free operating system. Ubuntu is today between 3 and 5% of the global market with 20 million machines with the goal of reaching 200 million in 4 years.
In short, Ubuntu wants to be more attractive to both the general public and for large companies with an operating system decidedly more simple, beautiful and stable.
10:33 PM
Diana D'Cruz
Microsoft Surface tablet is already out of stock in the United States, those who want to offer the tablet will have to wait three more weeks to get their hands on the entry-level model.
People who want to buy the 32GB model at $ 499 can read the message on the Microsoft website: "buy-here today and your shipment will arrive within three weeks." This is a real success for the tablet is available in pre-order since 24 hours.
It should be noted that this model does not have the keyboard cover "Touch Cover". 32GB models at $ 599 and the 64GB at $ 699 that have the "Touch Cover" are still available for pre-order. These two references are the most expensive available for delivery on October 26, when the official launch of Windows 8.
