Category: MWC2015

Lenovo outs Pocket Projector for smartphones and tablets

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Along with the new smartphones and tablets, Lenovo has also unveiled its first portable standalone projector that works with compatible Miracast or DLNA-enabled Android, Windows 8.1 or iOS devices – the Pocket Projector.

The Lenovo Pocket Projector features a portable design yet powerful enough to project a high-contrast display of up to 110 inches.

Lenovo Pocket Projector specs:
up to 110-inch (854 x 480) display
50 lumens
microSD card support up to 32GB
microUSB port
2 x speakers, 3.5mm audio jack
DLNA and Miracast capability
up to 2.5 hours battery life
104 x 25 x 100mm
170g
Platinum color
Compatible with Android Jelly Bean (4.3) and above, Windows 8.1, and iOS devices equipped with Miracast or DLNA.

The Lenovo Pocket Projector has a price tag of $249 (~Php11,000) and will be available worldwide starting in May.

source: Lenovo

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Ford shows off ‘MoDe’ e-bikes packed with features

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Still from MWC in Barcelona, Ford gave the public a peek of its prototype electronic bikes. Dubbed as MoDe:Pro and MoDe:Me, these two bicycles aim to make commutes safer and more efficient.

Ford MoDe:Pro

Both the MoDe:Me and MoDe:Pro are the winning designs from a company-wide challenge to build a smart e-bike. Below are some of their features.

  • Pairs to iPhones and charges them.
  • Folds up for storage.
  • Rear sensors that inform you if a car is getting too fast from behind. The bike will then vibrate to notify you and will flash a light at the driver as a sign of warning.
  • When you set a navigational route on your paired iPhone, the handlebar gives off a “haptic feedback” or a nudge to the direction you’re going to act as a reminder.
  • Two different horns — one for cars and one for pedestrians (slightly softer).
  • 200W motor
  • 9Ah battery
  • Speed up to 25km/h
  • “No Sweat Mode” so you could arrive at your destination still smelling fresh.
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Ford MoDe:Me

Some of the differences of the two is that MoDe:Pro is meant for delivery service and such, with a more rugged design. It also has an optional rear rack to carry your things.

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The MoDe:Me, on the other hand, is lighter and smaller. It is designed primarily for urban commuting and is portable enough to fit inside a car trunk.

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Those two prototype e-bikes aren’t the only things that were teased at the event. Ford also displayed the Info Cycle sensor kit which is “an open-source hardware and software sensor kit that can be installed on regular and electronic bikes”.

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It basically records user data like distance traveled, location of bike lanes, and even measures the amount of light present in a specific area. Again, there are just experiments and are still unsure if they will see the light of production in the future.

Check out the videos for both MoDe e-bikes and Info Cycle for more details.

Any thoughts? Do you think we could use something like these in the Philippines?

source: CNET

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Huawei unveils the TalkBand B2 and TalkBand N1

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Along with their first Android Wear smartwatch, Huawei also unveiled two new wearables – the TalkBand B2 and the TalkBand N1.

First is the TalkBand B2 which the company claims to be a hybrid smart band. Aside from being a fitness band that can monitor your activity and sleep, it also doubles as a Bluetooth headset for hands-free calling.

Huawei TalkBand B2 specs:
0.73-inch display (128 x 88)
Bluetooth 3.0
Dual-mic noise reduction
95mAh battery (up to 6 days, 14 days w/ BT off)
microUSB
6-axis sensor
water and dust resistant
Android 4.0+, iOS7.0+ compatibility
22mm width
11.88mm depth
Black, Silver and Gold

Price is at 199 EUR (~Php10,000) for the premium version with leather strap, and 169 EUR (~Php8,500) for the standard version with TPU strap.

Next is the TalkBand N1 which is aimed towards music lovers with an active lifestyle. It features a magnetic necklace design and a waterproof and dust resistant body. Like the B2, it can accept calls and works as a fitness tracker so it can monitor your steps, distance traveled and calories burnt. As for the music part, it has a built-in MP3 decoder and 4GB internal stroage with Hi-Fi lossless playback support.

Huawei TalkBand N1 specs:
Bluetooth 3.0 w/ APTX
67mAh battery (7 hours MP3 playtime)
4GB internal storage
microUSB
IP54-certified
36 x 12.9 x 9.65mm
less than 18g
Android 4.0+, iOS7.0+ compatibility
Silver, Grey and Red

Price is at 119 EUR or almost Php6,000.

source: Huawei

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Lenovo A7000 w/ ATMOS surround sound now official

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In addition to the Vibe Shot, Lenovo also announced the first smartphone to have a Dolby ATMOS surround technology embedded at its core. The A7000, a mid-range smartphone, carries decent specs at a decent price.

Lenovo A7000 specs:
5.5-inch IPS HD display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
1.5GHz MediaTek MT6752m octa-core processor
2GB RAM
8GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
8MP rear camera
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
Wi-Fi
LTE
7.9mm thick
140 grams (weight)
Dolby ATMOS surround sound
2,900mAh Li-Po battery

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As mentioned earlier, it’s the first handset that comes with Dolby’s ATMOS sound technology. We’ve previously tested out its surround performance and had a great time. Now the company wants to bring that experience to headphones with voices and noises having broader range from high to lows, according to Lenovo.

You basically have a dual-SIM smartphone with good screen real estate and capable internals, not to mention good sound quality. For all of that the Lenovo A7000 will have an asking price of $170 (approx. Php7.5K) and will be available this month.

Stay tuned for its local availability.

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Lenovo A7000 w/ ATMOS surround sound now official

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

In addition to the Vibe Shot, Lenovo also announced the first smartphone to have a Dolby ATMOS surround technology embedded at its core. The A7000, a mid-range smartphone, carries decent specs at a decent price.

Lenovo A7000 specs:
5.5-inch IPS HD display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
1.5GHz MediaTek MT6752m octa-core processor
2GB RAM
8GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
8MP rear camera
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
Wi-Fi
LTE
7.9mm thick
140 grams (weight)
Dolby ATMOS surround sound
2,900mAh Li-Po battery

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As mentioned earlier, it’s the first handset that comes with Dolby’s ATMOS sound technology. We’ve previously tested out its surround performance and had a great time. Now the company wants to bring that experience to headphones with voices and noises having broader range from high to lows, according to Lenovo.

You basically have a dual-SIM smartphone with good screen real estate and capable internals, not to mention good sound quality. For all of that the Lenovo A7000 will have an asking price of $170 (approx. Php7.5K) and will be available this month.

Stay tuned for its local availability.

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