It’s not the perfect time to show you the Android-powered Walkman Z Series. Available since February this year, this Walkman Z is mentioned as the first-ever Sony’s Walkman powered by Android. Running Android 2.3, it comes with an integrated S-Master MX digital amplifier technology by Sony and is configured with 4.3 in Touch-Panel LCD with 480 x 800 resolution.

Offered in three different models — 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, the Walkman Z is powered by 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor which’s comparable with smartphone. Amazon sells the 8GB model for $249 which is still more expensive than the top-end Galaxy Player 4.2.
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I don’t have a Nintendo Wii console at my home, but of course I’m a Wii fan! Don’t worry about that. My first experience playing Nintendo game was happen when I was in senior high school. At that time, I was playing the classic 2D Mario Bros at my friend’s house, it’s so addicting and I always remember the beautiful moment. While I’m idle in the front of my computer, I want to enjoy such classic game in the midle of my busy workloads.

I mentioned before, I don’t have a Wii console, but I have Dolphin emulator installed on my PC, it’s save me a little bit. Right now I have two emulator ISO: “Super Mario Galaxy” and “Super Mario Galaxy II”, both runs smoothly but sometime my computer crashes beacause of the CPU temperature getting higher to the maximum. Based on this, I don’t recommend avarage users to play Wii game on PC with emulator. Wii console offers more stable and reliable way to play the Wii games, no question about that.
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Designed specifically for the Japanese market, the new Xperia GX is scheduled to hit the local stores starting Summer 2012. Mentioned as the first Sony LTE smartphone along with its little brother ‘Xperia SX’, this Android-based smartphone is powered by a 1.5GHz dual core processors, 16GB internal flash storage, and is configured with a 4.6” Reality Display (sounds like Retina display, right?).

Regarding camera system, Sony Xperia GX features a 13MP camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, HD video recording, and Sony technology to take 3D panoramic images. And to deliver full entertainment experience, the Xperia GX comes pre-loaded with three new media apps including “WALKMAN”, “Album” media library that’s connected to sicial network, and “Movies” app to playe video and audio.
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At CeBIT 2012 in Hannover, Germany last March, Acer introduced two new Android-based tablet, the ICONIA A700 and A510. The A700 is a 10.1-inch Full HD tablet with display resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core CPU, the A700 is scheduled to be released this month but I lost its track. So let’s focus on its little brother, the ICONIA A510 which is available at Amazon.com for $449.99.
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What is Usenet in general?

In 1979 Usenet was developed by two students looking for a new way to communicate faster. That makes Usenet older than the World Wide Web and the prequel of the Internet! We are talking about a worldwide network of servers where members download and post messages and files to more than 100,000 themed discussion groups called “newsgroups”. Today you can access Usenet via commercial providers which enable you to connect through multi-gigabit Internet connections letting you download as fast as your Internet connection will allow. So yes – actually use the internet the newer technology to access Usenet the prequel.

The reason why people are getting attracted to Usenet is that what they say is not censored like internet and one can get all information available on this platform through a single click. Another attractive feature of Usenet is that it is totally free and anyone anywhere can get access to this platform. Usenet is safe as there are no advertisements and viruses. It is fast and always available. Download speeds at Usenet are extremely fast and most times your personal internet connection will be not fast enough to hit the Usenet download limit.

About the provider Usenet.nl in detail:

With the Usenet-provider usenet.nl being one of the most popular platforms for file-exchange and the possibility of sharing information, their newsreader-software makes downloading easier than ever, search and get the data with only one click. Fast, reliable and safe Usenet.nl can be tested for free on their website. Try it out and simply download more than 300 GB for free with the test-account. If you are interested, you can get a free Usenet trial period of 14 days to get access to Usenet through Usenet.nl. Every feature is free to use during this period and you can familiarize with Usent.nl or you can cancel the free trial at anytime during the trial period. The user gets the facility to download 300 GB + 5 GB of data free of cost these days.

Personally I really liked usenet.nl and enjoyed using it. Just give it a shot! You won’t be disappointed – I promise ;-)!

I am a bit late to show you the unique Android-based product from ASUS — the PadFone. Available in Taiwan since April 20, 2012, ASUS PadFone is a 4.3″ smartphone featuring a Super AMOLED qHD display. But the most selling point is the unique design which combines the function of a phone, a pad, as well as a notebook. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual core 1.5GHz processor, ASUS PadFone is able to transform into a 10.1 tablet or even further into an ultraportable computing device, thank to the PadFone Station and the optional keyboard dock. And the PadFone Stylus Headset can transform into a headset for picking up calls easily (see video below).
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Since the free antivirus subscription on my notebook PC expired more than 3 years ago, I have never subscribed to any antivirus software to protect my lovely notebook any more. You may ask why I leave my computer stay unprotected, I have some explanations for you.

I worked as a network engineer in the past, and I’m actually a security minded computer user. Based on what I have learned, computer security is all about staying up to date. Computer is loaded with a variety of software and millions of code, and new bugs are found daily. That’s why the vendors keep updating their software which includes security patches. And what users need to do is simply updating their software as soon as the security update available before the bad guy exploiting the bugs. That’s my first trick, stay up to date!

Do I have the second trick? Of course, here it is: Do not download and install any software from untrusted sources. This trick is simple but hard to do, why? Because bad codes are always embedded in software you need, it’s often hiding in the free software you try to download. Believe me! It’s easy to say but hard to obey.

And what is the last trick? Do not let a strange USB flash drive plugged into your computer. So many viruses spread through this method. It means your computer must be fully isolated. Stay away from exchanging portable drive with friends. This is the hardest thing! And I don’t think you can live that way, but I do that as I’m not a student neither a corporate worker who always interacts with friends and colleagues.

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Xbox 360 and PS 3 users are already capable controlling their favorite games by body motion, but now PC users can enjoy the same experience or even better, thank to the Xtion montion sensor by ASUS. The Xtion is mentioned as the first whole-body montion control for PC. It utilizes uinque sensors for intuitive motion controls, with a user-friendly interface. Connecting to PCs through USB, Xtion motion sensor supports easy push, wave, and tap gestures to allow for quick access to motion-based games as well as movies, multimedia collections, photo galleries, and web browsers.

Xtion is compatible with various PC games, and suitable for an excellent local multiplayer experience without any additional hardware or controller required. ASUS also readiying Xtion store that offers a variety of items including games, entertainment, and other applications designed to make the most of whole-body interaction on PC. Right now Xtion is bundled with three exclusive games designed especially to work with the device — Beatbooster, DanceWall, and MayaFit.