Nokia Lumia 800 Running Windows Phone 7.8

Nokia has already confirmed that the upcoming Windows Phone 7.8 operating system would be loaded on its existing Lumia devices, although it did not offer a specific date for when that should happen. Apparently, we’re moving closer and closer to seeing the new operating system version delivered to users, as it has already been spotted running on Nokia’s Lumia 800 smartphone. A Polish website dedicated to Windows Phone has published a series of images that present Windows Phone 7.8 on Nokia’s handset, yet it wasn’t able to offer info on when the update would be released. The photos, which are said to be real, show the new homescreen with resizable tiles, as well as various theme colors that users will be able to enjoy. You can also have a look at the upcoming platform release...

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Windows Phone 8 Lacks the Iconic Camera Filmstrip Interface

Windows Phone 8, the next-generation mobile operating system from Microsoft, will arrive on devices with a variety of changes when compared to the previous releases of the platform, including some in the camera app. Apparently, the interface of this application has been modified in the new OS flavor, and no longer shows the preview of the last taken photo. Microsoft’s hasn’t detailed the feature, but it was noticed in the hands-on video that Microsoft’s Ben Rudolph has published last week with Nokia’s new Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 smartphones. The small strip was a highly appealing feature in Windows Phone, and it’s a bit disappointing to see it gone, WMPoweruser notes. However, various enhancements have been brought to the camera in Windows Phone 8, and the disappearance...

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Elsa Magma ExpressBox 3T External ThunderBolt PCI Express Enclosure

Professional graphic cards manufacturer, Japanese company Elsa is presenting a new external enclosure that can practically handle three video cards that are connected to the laptop or the computer through a ThunderBolt cable. The reality is that ThunderBolt provides very good bandwidth, but not even a fifth of what a simple PCIe Gen2.0 x8 offers. This means that there is no point in building such a setup, with three video cards inside, unless the goal is to have various display options or several video capture cards. In fact, the manufacturer recommends its new Elsa Magma ExpressBox 3T enclosure for video capture setups, media transcoding or encoding, audio processing or high-end solid-state drives with PCI Express interface...

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Eurocom Monster 1.0 11-Inch Notebook with Core i7 and 1 TB HDD

Eurocom has a thing for high-end mobile personal computers, so it comes as little surprise to us that its newest model is a bit overkill. The company doesn't even try to hide it, as is clear from the product's name. The name in question is Eurocom Monster 1.0, even though the laptop measures just 11.6 inches in screen diagonal, less than many ultrabooks really. From just a glance, it is easy to see that the hardware in this thing is not trying to be inconspicuous and light at all, not at that thickness. The spec sheet confirms it. As if it's not enough that such a small laptop has a powerful Intel CPU at its heart (Core i7 3820QM is one example), the Monster 1.0 uses a 2 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M discrete GPU. Four...

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WiGig Docking Technology Demoed at IDF 2012, 7 GHz Speeds Possible

Intel envisions a words where everything is wireless and, true to form, the exhibition at IDF included wireless multigigabit docking technology based on WiGig. The WiGig alliance has already promised cable-free data transmissions of up to 7 GHz. There is still time to go before such things become common of course, but that doesn't mean the supporters of the technology (WiGig Alliance) have nothing to show. In fact, WiGig docking technology was revealed working at the Intel Developer Forum. Using the unlicensed 60 GHz frequency band, as well as advanced Protocol Adaption Layers (PAL), the wireless standard should become a data bridge for mobile, consumer electronics and PC applications alike. The next CES (Consumer...

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ASUS Matrix HD 7970 Platinum Monster Card

We reported here about ASUS’s plans to release an AMD-powered Matrix video card and today we’ve got some new impressive details for the gaming enthusiasts. The new card special buttons to control the voltages and set the maximum fan speed. ASUS’ Matrix AMD Radeon HD 7970 Platinum video card is clearly targeted at overclockers so a special Safe Mode button is also present for situations where an overclocking attempt is unsuccessful or a BIOS flash goes bad. The GPU is clocked at an amazing 1070 MHz and this is the default frequency as the card is a GHz Edition so there will also be a Boost option that will likely clock the chip beyond 1150 MHz, OverClockers reports. A very nice surprise is the GDDR5 memory that runs...

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Intel Display NUC Mini PC, Has USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt and Ethernet

The Intel Next Unit of Computing, or NUC for short, is an Intel product that has been secondary to ultrabooks in Intel's advertising efforts. Still, the product was brought to the Intel Developer Forum (IDF). IDF San Francisco lasted from September 11 to September 13. Many things were revealed there, regarding Intel's Haswell CPUs and other matters. One unfortunate side-effect is that some products on display at the show were overlooked during the first days. Fortunately, some people remembered the NUC, that small, box-like PC that Intel made for people who think even HTPCs are too large. A Core i3 Ivy Bridge CPU was at the heart of the two models showcased in San Francisco, paired with a QS77 chipset. A pair...

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Panasonic Lumix GH3 Micro Four Thirds Camera

We can finally say that Panasonic has not allowed this whole week to pass by without a product launch. It is not letting its rivals enjoy all the attention of the consumer base after all. Naturally, we know about the high-end, 3D projector built in collaboration with Hollywood filmmakers. That product doesn't really count though, not now, after Pentax, Nikon and Sony showered the market with photo and video cameras. It turns out, though, that Panasonic does have a camera nearing availability. The company just wasn't as forthcoming on the details as everyone else. And by that we mean that there is no press release to be found. Instead, a commercial, posted on YouTube either by accident or deliberately, has revealed...

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Microsoft Hands Out Windows 8 PCs and Surface RT Tablets to All Employees Worldwide

Claiming that Google is the best place to work (and live) in the world is more like a cliché these days, but Microsoft apparently continues its efforts to at least get closer to its Mountain View-based rival. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer managed to bring a smile on everyone's face yesterday at KeyArena, as he announced that absolutely all company employees worldwide would receive a Surface RT tablet, a new work PC with Windows 8 and a Windows Phone 8 device. Of course, only Microsoft employees were allowed to attend the conference, but many expressed their enthusiasm on Twitter or on several other online social networks. “Steve Ballmer is the new Oprah! Our Company Meeting was so magical, everyone was glued to their seats....

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