Lenovo Want to Acquisition of Nokia?

One of Nokia Product

The poor performance of Nokia's business which impact on the company's fate in the balance. Even a rumor risen to mention, Nokia will be acquired by Lenovo.

Santer did sound, Lenovo, which is known as a computer vendor interested in buying Nokia to expand its mobile phone market in the world.

But one official at Lenovo denies immediate rush. Manufacturers from Taiwan, she argues, is impossible to buy a Nokia.

"That's definitely just a joke. No way we do that," Gianfranco Lanci, Lenovo executive officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa, told Reuters, which quoted ActualWorldNews, Thursday (02/08/2012).

As is known, Nokia has tried to reverse the decline in the smartphone market by adopting Windows Phone, but they had little success against rivals like Apple and Samsung.

Impact, Nokia shares continue to shrink more than 70 percent since announcing a shift in strategy in February 2011.

Microsoft: Windows 8 Already Completed

Windows 8

Jakarta - Microsoft ensures that it has completed production of the Windows operating system 8. Tergress OS has now been released to manufacturing partners or status RTM (release to manufacturing).

"Not long ago we started to release Windows 8 to PC OEMs and their manufacturing partners," said Stephen Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows Group which quotes from Computerworld, Thursday (08/02/2012).

RTM is an important stage. This indicates that the complete software code has been sent to computer makers that require testing on the device drivers and software. Also on the developers who worked on the program for Windows.

Two weeks ago, Microsoft has also announced that Windows 8 will ship on October 26, 2012.

AMD Officially Hired Jim Keller

Processor AMD

Jakarta, Indonesia - AMD officially hired Jim Keller to occupy a prestigious position in the microchip company. Before it was hijacked, this guy is a processor designer for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

In AMD, Keller will serve as the Corporate VP & Chief Architect. 55-year-old man will be tasked to design a power-efficient processor but has a remarkable performance.

Keller did have abundant experience about designing the chip. She has worked at a microchip manufacturer named P. A. Spring before acquired by Apple in 2008. Then he also had experience in similar companies like SiByte and Broadcom.

3 Officials Facebook Leave The Company

Ethan Beard

Jakarta - "Facebook" on the trading floor is not sweet fruit with a drop in their stock prices. Does not recover from these conditions, the giant networking site now has to be willing to be left three top brass.

Plans regarding the deterioration of the company first raised by the Director of Platform Partnership, Ethan Beard, then followed by the Platform Marketing Director, Katie Mitic and the last is Facebook Mobile Platform Marketing Manager Jonathan Matus.

All three made ​​the announcement on the Facebook timeline. Beard wrote, "A great honor for me to help build the ecosystem-startup developer of innovative startup and established companies."

Beard career at the age of Facebook has been stepping 4 years. He is responsible for co-operation with the fabric makers applications for Facebook.

Surpass Blackberry, ZTE Is In order of Five World Smartphone Vendor

Beijing - It did not take long for ZTE surging smartphone market. ZTE is now the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in the world after posting a shipment of mobile phones in large numbers in the second quarter of this year.

Based on data from global research firm IDC, ZTE shipped eight million smartphones in the second quarter of 2012. This figure shows an impressive growth of 300 percent from a year ago in the same period.

Interestingly, as quoted from Tech Radar, Thursday (08/02/2012), ZTE also ejecting BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) came out of the ranks of the top five.

'Apple Is Like Dictator'

Iphone

Jakarta, Indonesia - The iPhone is popular smartphone in the United States (U.S.). Reasonable considering the price which sold about $ 200 with operator contract for 2 years. Allegedly there are different treatments performed as the manufacturer of Apple iPhone to the retail price offered outside the U.S..

 

In addition to implementing the system with operator subsidies, the price of the iPhone in the U.S. without a contract are quite cheap. For example the price of the 16GB iPhone without a contract 4S priced USD650. However, different from the situation in Russia at USD 930 or USD 790 British appreciated.

One of the Russian operator Mobile Telesystem (MTS) did not like the policy conducted by Apple in Uncle Sam's overseas. MTS did not even hesitate to call Apple as a ruthless dictator.

"Apple is acting like a dictator in which they say is what you should do or you do not get the iPhone. Apple looks arrogant with their counterparts in large markets," retorted the Vice President of marketing Vasyl Latsanych MTS, as quoted from Phone Arena, Wednesday (1 / 8/2012).

Russia itself is currently booming smartphone, although it remains the biggest feature phone. However, MTS expects smartphone penetration to race to 60% at the end of 2014, up from 15.4% in Q1 2012.

Unlike the iPhone, Android phones would be found easily. Not surprisingly, in Russia, the operator can sell the Android smartphone with a price of USD 100.

Apple on the other hand does not seem too bothered. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, has repeatedly said that for Apple's quality is first priority. Although the price is quite expensive.

Many Profit Taking, CSPI trimmed 11 points

Jakarta, Indonesia - Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI) trimmed 11 points due to the amount of profit taking. Seed stocks are already riding high from the selling pressure hit.

While the rupiah against the U.S. dollar (U.S.) closed higher on the position of Rp 9460 per U.S. dollar compared to the close of trading yesterday in the position of Rp 9470 per U.S. dollar.

Began trading this morning, stock index opened reduced 8.637 points (0.21%) to a level due to profit taking 4133.700. Investors use the index position is already riding high in the last six trading.

Direct market participants took profits, the article index was higher in 6 days in a row. Investors also still see what policy will be taken of the Fed and the ECB this week to encourage economic growth.

Index fell to its lowest position today in 4103.462 due to the rampant selling. Index did not drop into the green zone until this afternoon.

At the closing session of the trading, stock index fell 27.432 points (0.67%) 4114.905 following the rise to the level of profit taking. Consumer stocks most subject to selling pressure.

Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported inflation rate reached 0.7% in July 2012, this figure is higher than the inflation rate of 0.62% in June. On an annual basis alias in July year on year inflation reached 4.56%, while inflation is running alias year to date (January-July 2012) reached 2.5%.

Although inflation is rising, but still below the market forecast of 0.8% so the effect is less pronounced in the capital market. Local investors are still keen to take stock.

End the trade on Wednesday (01.08.2012), stock index closed down 11.872 points, trimmed (0.29%) to the level of 4130.465. While the LQ45 index declined 2.276 points (0.32%) to a level of 710.494.

The frequency of transactions by foreign investors these days are pretty high. Unfortunately, until this afternoon to foreign transactions recorded net purchases only (foreign net buy) thin Rp 141.057 billion in the entire market.

Day trading is going pretty crowded with a frequency of 160 246 times on transaction volume reached 8.499 million lots valued at Rp 4.908 trillion shares. A total of 116 stocks rose, remaining 148 shares fell, and 107 shares stagnant.

The average stock in the region managed to end the trading day in the red zone. Only the Japanese stock market and Indonesia is still stuck in negative territory.

The following circumstances bourses in Asia until this afternoon:


    1. Shanghai Composite Index rose 19.73 points (0.94%) to a level of 2123.36.
    2. Hang Seng Index rose 23.57 points (0.12%) to the level of 19820.38.
    3. The Nikkei 225 fell 53.21 points (0.61%) to a level of 8641.85.
    4. Straits Times Index added 9.11 points (0.30%) to a level of 3045.51.

The shares are up significantly and entered the ranks of top gainers include Merck (brand names) up to Rp 1750 to Rp 146 750, Multi Bintang (MLBI) up to Rp 1,500 to Rp 706 500, Indo Tambangraya (ITMG) up to Rp 1150 to Rp 36 700, and Multi Prima (LPIN) up to Rp 425 to Rp 3450.

While the stocks that go down deep enough and in the category of top losers include Gudang Garam (GGRM) fell to Rp 4150 to Rp 52 200, Mayora (MYOR) fell Rp 750 to Rp 21 650, Indocement (INTP) fell Rp 700 to Rp 20 800, and HM Sampoerna (HMSP) fell Rp 500 to Rp 51 500.

Google Nexus 7 16 GB Comes Back

Google Nexus 7

San Francisco - Had gone on sale the first week of the session, one tablet version of Google Nexus 7, namely a capacity of 16 GB, is now available again.

As known, the 16 GB version is priced at $ 250 had 'disappeared' from the online store Play Store because the best-selling consumer ordered.

Not only in Play Store, other retailers in the United States (U.S.) such as Gamestop, Kmart, Sam's Club, Office Depot, Staples, B & H and Best Buy is also out of stock of this tablet. As for the other, larger capacity, are still available.

The information quoted by Forbes, Wednesday (08/01/2012), Google has re menyetok this device since yesterday at the Play Store. For retailers, yet all the stock gets back. Some of them are still out of stock.

Google does not mention the obvious reason for the disappearance of these tablets. But sources close to Google said it underestimated demand for the Internet giant's Nexus 7 16 GB version. In fact, Nexus 7 16 GB at the Play Store or retailer sold out.

Final Fantasy Console Game Ready in Action on Android

Final Fantasy

Jakarta, Indonesia - Android Console game called Ouya seem to have the full support of pembesut Square Enix. Evidence, Final Fantasy games are scheduled to be released for the device.

Ouya is the latest game console that is predicted able to compete with the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. Instead of the graphics quality, but from a variety of game that promised no less exciting.

Ouya own console market is scheduled to begin in March 2013 with a price range of USD 99. This product is reinforced with Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. The console also features an HDMI output, WiFi, Blutooth 2.0 and. While using the Android operating system is Jelly Bean.

As quoted from Gamespot, Wednesday (01/08/2012), the arrival of the console itself seems Ouya welcomed by a number of game publishers. One of them is sure Square Enix will release Final Fantasy for the console.

Andorid indeed become one of the shooting platform producer from Sakura's, but Final Fantasy Ouya version is claimed to be optimized for the console game, not like a smartphone or tablet PC version that currently exists.

Square Enix's decision to support the Ouya prove that this console is attractive to a developer. This also proves that the game developers have more serious work on mobile platforms and social media.

"Developers are increasingly leaving the console and start making games for mobile platforms and social networks," predicts Julie Uhrman, originator Ouya some time ago.

Droid X360, 'The Twins of Sony PSP with Android Ice Cream'

Droid X360

Indonesia - It's a common thing when finding gadgets 'unique' is the result of imitation in China. This time, who were victims of a clone is a video game console Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP).

The gadget 'twin' named Droid X360. Uniquely, these devices are seen running the Android operating system 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Droid form X360 at a glance it is so similar to the Sony PSP, which distinguishes among the label name 'Droid X360'.

In addition, he mentioned also equipped with a 5 inch wide touchscreen display and has a resolution of 800x460. While carrying the kitchen spur-speed 1.5 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 8GB of storage capacity, and 2 megapixel front camera.

On the back of this X360 Droid Android logo and there are touches like Vita.

Asked about any game that can run this gadget? Droid 9 X360 can run video games including arcade emulator (MAME), Famicim (NES), Super Famicom (SNES), N64, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, Gamegear Sega, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation (PSX).

The Angry Birds Creator Expect 'Amazing Alex' Jack IPO

Amazing Alex

Indonesia - Manufacturer game Angry Birds, Rovio, has just launched a new game, Amazing Alex. This new game is not only expected to become popular as Angry Birds, but also help the Rovio mengatrol maiden share offering (IPO / Initial Public Offering).

"Another thing that is expected to Rovio, Amazing Alex could create a new game franchise that is not less popular than Angry Birds and boost the potential IPO of up to USD 9 billion next year," the statement quoted from TechCrunch Rovio, Friday (07/12/2012).

However, the Finnish company is not sure when the IPO implemented. Last year, Rovio had expressed hope that in three years they are listed on the stock market and become the world's leading entertainment brand.

Angry Birds are counted phenomenal. Mobile gaming is not just selling downloaded over 700 million times and played, but also a popular franchise that is present in the form of various products.

Rovio is very aware of its potential, and attempt to repeat that success with the release of Amazing Alex. Available for IOS and Android devices, this physics-themed puzzle game invites players to knock them stringing lines in parallel to get star points.

This game provides 100 levels. In addition to the iPhone, iPad and Android devices, Rovio is preparing its availability on the Mac, PC, and Windows Phone.

Tablet Microsoft Surface Launched October 26

Tablet Microsoft Surface

Indonesia - Microsoft Surface's called to make sure that the tablet will be sold to the market in a matter of months, on October 26, 2012.

"Our latest version, Windows 8, is likely to be present on October 26, 2012. Simultaneously, Surface tablet have started to be sold into the market," Microsoft said in the statement, quoted from Cnet, Tuesday (31/07/2012).

Despite determine the launch date, Microsoft will release a tablet seems only Windows-based Surface RT - version of Windows 8 for ARM processors. While Windows 8 Pro Intel-based processor, may slide 90 days later.

 

Unfortunately, no pricing revealed by the Microsoft Surface is about the tablet.

 

But there is some speculation mentioned, for Windows tablet RT will be priced at a price between USD 500 to USD 600. As for the version of Windows 8 Pro, priced $ 1,000 or it could be higher.

Sale, Robot Fighter Advanced USD 1.35 million

TOKYO - Want to be a pilot a giant robot like in the movies? It seems now that desire can be realized. A company in Japan to create a giant robot that can be controlled by the people in it.

Suidobashi Heavy Industry Company based in Tokyo, creating a large-sized robot named Kuratas. Shaped like a robot combat is frightening.

And indeed this robot has advanced weapons system that is claimed to be firing 6000 rounds per minute. Pilots who are in it to control such weapons.

These robots will be sold to soaring prices, USD 1.35 million. But can be controlled directly in it, can also be controlled remotely with a smartphone like the iPhone is connected to a 3G network.

As reported by News.com.au, Tuesday (07/31/2012), the robot is not always black. Buyer can order up to 16 colors as you wish.

Kuratas developed since 2010. He has four legs that can reach speeds of up to about 10 kilometers per hour. Regulation does not explain how later use to remember this robot equipped with weaponry.

Canon EOS M Best Selling at Amazon

United States - The entry in the category of compact Canon camera system (CSC) or mirrorless well received. At least, this is the case in the U.S. market.

The new presence also made ​​the announcement a few days, M EOS series cameras have been perched on the list of CSC's best selling cameras of popular online store Amazon.

In fact, as reported from TechRadar, Friday (27/07/2012) on its own new sales made ​​on October 19. Due to the soaring pre order it, write down the Amazon page that it ran out of stock for a while.

The existence of Canon EOS camera to outperform a successful M PEN E-PL1 Olympus, Panasonic and Olympus OM GF3-D E-M5.

Then in the list to include all types of cameras, a camera with a tag of $ 799, is ranked 17. This list itself dirajai by products from the same brand, the Canon EOS Rebel T3 (EOS 1100D).

But unlike in the UK market, which carries the camera APS-C sensor is not as famous as the land of Uncle Sam. EOS M still at number 16 in the same list, which was defeated by his rival, Panasonic and Nikon J1 G3.

In the U.S., Canon camera debut in the category mirroless it will be sold with a 22mm f/2.0 pancake lens. Being in the UK, consumers will be given an additional option kit lens 18-55mm standard.

Nokia Closes Factory in Their Own 'Cage'

Finland - unpleasant news again came from the mobile phone manufacturer Nokia. In the midst of their efforts to re-conquer in the realm that had catapulted them, the decision hard to take this company.

Decision is related to the plan of Nokia in June regarding the closing of manufacturing plants located in Salo, Finland, the country where they originated.

Quoted by Reuters on Saturday (07.28.2012), Nokia has come to the final decision to end the factory there. Further informed that the production in Salo has been stopped and for the rest of this year, 780 people will be laid off.

Previously, Nokia had released information that it has plans to cut 3700 jobs in their home countries in order to make cost savings. More sad statement also came out that they're in an attempt to stop as many as 10,000 jobs globally by the end of 2013.

Although already stopped production, but was officially closing the plant in Salo will be conducted in September this year. Yes, competition from players such as Apple, Samsung and Google was no doubt the reason for sluggish business run Nokia.

Bluephone, The Sleek Concept Facebook Phone

Washington - Despite the news about the mobile phone continues to circulate faster Facebook, Facebook alone still deny it. The CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week still denies his own social networks to make smartphones.

Some reports try to link evidence of the potential presence of the mobile phone. Start of cooperation with HTC, until the release of information about the time that reportedly will be made later this year or mid-2013.

Interestingly, a number of designer inspired technology products and then make up the concept of mobile phones. One of them, the concept of mobile phones made by Michal Facebook Bonikowski from Yanko Design. What its form?

OS X Mountain Lion Attract 3% Mac Users

Jakarta , Indonesia - In the first 48 hours since its release, Mac users have started to upgrade its operating system to OS X Mountain Lion.

Chitika advertising companies, as quoted from Ubergizmo on Saturday (28.07.2012), said that Mac users are 'migration' to the OS 'mountain lion' has reached 3.2% in the second day of his presence.

"Within 48 hours, the rate of use has to compete with OS x 10.8 Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger," wrote Chitika.

OS X Mountain Lion 'down the mountain' in a few days ago. The operating system can only be downloaded through the Mac App Store.

Rows diboyongnya new features, such as deeper integration into the iCloud, the existence of an instant messaging service Messages, the notification center, and much more. By Apple, Mountain Lion is predicted as the best desktop operating system in the world.

Pending The Arrival of The Iphone 5 Predicted

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Beijing - Concerns about delays in the arrival of the latest Apple products returned. iPhone 5, so called, is predicted to be present according to the time off previously predicted.

IPhone 5 production is not only dependent on contract manufacturing, but also the suppliers of components. If suppliers can not meet the supply chain, then the whole schedule will be automatically delayed.

Trigger fears of delay in release of the iPhone 5 this time, as reported by the Examiner, Saturday (07/28/2012), sourced from Qualcomm. Chip manufacturers are mentioned, they are low in stock 28 nanometer processor.

"The demand for LTE 28 nanometer chip is currently so high that they overwhelmed comply. Specifically, the iPhone 5 deals with Qualcomm chips that allow MDM9615 LTE data call is transferred," the Examiner reported.

Well, this chip will be used in the iPhone 5. Another mentioned information, supply a new chip will suffice around some more next week. Thus, the release of the iPhone 5 analysts estimate is around October.

Apple itself will inevitably have to think and can not simply replace the previous generation LTE chip. Moreover, one of the advantages of LTE 28 nanometer chip is to make devices energy-efficient.

Remove Search Feature In The Galaxy S III, Samsung Acknowledged The Error

London - Samsung acknowledged that the decision to remove the search feature in its flagship smartphone is a mistake. South Korean vendors are also promised to release new software to correct these errors.

"Upgrade the latest software for the Galaxy S III, among others, including the elimination of the search function on purpose," Samsung said in a statement quoted by the BBC, Friday (27/07/2012).

"Samsung will provide the appropriate software upgrade in the next few days," said Samsung.

Another mentioned information, users who download the update was not given a warning or some sort of notification that the search function on the smartphone will be eliminated.

As is known, Samsung removes the search function in order to avoid a new patent war with Apple. Apple rivals claim that the search for a file on the phone is not only completely patented, but is his patent.

This search function is an important feature that helps users search for contacts, applications and other content on smartphones.

Galaxy S III in the United States is the first target of the Samsung software update to avoid applying the ban on imports of the smartphone. Furthermore, gradually Samsung will release the update availability for all Galaxy S III globally.

Ford F-150 Ready to Use Aluminum Body

Michigan, USA - Car manufacturers are urged to produce more fuel-efficient cars. The move is to maintain a fossil earth more and more depleted.

Responding to the decision, Ford automobile manufacturers began to plan a standard car with fuel economy levels are low. One of them is by switching to the lightweight material aluminum material.

Ford's first car that will use the aluminum material is the Ford F-150 pickup, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Saturday (07/28/2012).

"Ford can make a vehicle in a car the size of the light weight and economical in terms of fuel," said Ford. The reason the use of aluminum in the Ford F-150 because the car dominate the global market.

But behind Ford's intentions are less burdensome. The reason for the development of aluminum car body recognized more expensive than conventional plate materials. But Ford believes the aluminum material to make a lot of advantages in terms of reducing the weight of the vehicle which can reduce fuel consumption.

Ford F-150 reportedly aluminum body to slide in early 2013 which provided various types of machinery.