First look on Google's new OS!!

 

Accept for a few random announcements by google I had nothing much to say on the Google OS yet. But after all the buzz last december (Read Google Vs Microsoft, Google OS vs Windows), I see very clearly that Google announced something, people saw something else. I have read the original Google blogpost over and over again and I see no mention of

a) This being a full fleged OS

b) Competing with Windows OS anytime in the near future, (rather bringing in a new approach to netbooks)

So if you are still unclear about what I am speaking, Google just dropped a bomb yesterday with the announcement of the Google Chrome OS. Its not that we didn’t hear about it before, but it was always believed to be an extension of Android, instead of an all new platform…

Google said:

today, we’re announcing a new project that’s a natural extension of Google Chrome — the Google Chrome Operating System. It’s our attempt to re-think what operating systems should be. Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks.

While Microsoft boldly claims to control 96% of netbook market (along with the majority in desktop OS market); Google still targets the web! With this new OS Google wants to ensure a better share of the internet crowd.

Google’s focus on mobile (Read Android, Apps) is fueled by the growth of Mobile Internet and the same funda goes behind the Chrome OS announced yesterday (IMO). Chrome OS is open source and would be free. Being a 2009 / 2010 development product (and of course the fact that its Open Source) makes it much more comfortable and compatible with the low power / lite hardware that netbooks carry.

If you read the original Google announcement – its clear that Chrome OS is for the people who believe that everything they need to store and access would be / cane be on the web.For this very same reason I feel its stupid to ask for Adobe Photoshop and other heavy applications to run on Google OS, or even ask if this would support all existing hardware devices (driver issues etc). Come on, its a NETBOOK OS for now!

If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)

First Look: The Google tablet interface

The iPad came and went down with a lot of criticism. In a market where traditional PC’s rule and only the scaled down version of the very same interface sells, Google tried to sell us the Chrome OS concept last year and got a luke warm response (better than the bombing iPad has got). With the 2010 flavour of tablets, a tablet version of Chrome OS is what we are looking at now.

Last month we hard heard rumors of HTC working on a Google tablet that would be powered by the Chrome OS and here we have a tablet concept UI posted on the official Chromium site. While Chromium is the open source community that powers the Chrome browser and the Chrome OS, Techcrunch notes that these might well be posted by Glen Murphy (Google Chrome’s designer).

It is rumored that Google is working closely with manufacturers to fine tune the Chrome tablet.
This seems to be the only way in which Google can counter the advantage cos like Apple & Palm have (controlling the entire experience: hardware + software).



If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)

Mobience small QWERTY for touchscreen devices.

When the world is busy shifting to new full touchscreen devices like the iPad, there are a lot of people who still love to type on physical keyboard. For such audience, South Korean company Mobiance have developed a pocket sized keypad called the small QWERTY.

Although the name does have the words QWERTY in it, the device is more of a traditional keypad used in cellphones. There are eight additional functional buttons to the keypad, four on each side. The user would have to tap button multiple times for typing on this device.

The developers of the keypad have not revealed any technical specifications of the device. Which means, the connectivity mode used and the compatibility of the keypad is not known for now. Also, there is no news on its pricing and availability.

If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)

Junior iPad coming in 2011??

-Apple’s iPad received an overwhelming response from tablet lovers with over 300,000 iPad sold on the very first day of its launch. But for some, the 10″ iPad is way too big. So for those people "like me" Apple is working on a junior iPad which would fit perfect between the iPad and the iphone.

Apple is working on a mini iPad which is sheduled to release in US in the first quarter of 2011. The mini iPad would be target to those audiences who focus mainly on reading and web browsing instead of the full blown features of an iPad. This mini iPad would feature a display size of 5″ to 7″ and would cost below $400.

HP Slate would also be launched in the mid 2010 and would not be able to provide competitive portable experience as it uses Intel processor which consumes more power. But for sure HP Slate would effect iPad’s sales, as some people (mainly indians) still trust "Intel Inside".

But if you ask me this (ipad Nano) will become aa nice april fool joke! :-P

If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)

Guess what? Now an Android based TV!!!

Phew!!! With the slew of Apple gadgets taking the market like a storm its okay if you are not very amazed with what you are reading right now. Rest assured, amazed you will be perhaps after the iPad fever has mellowed down a bit.

Now coming to the topic; a Swedish company called People of Lava, yes you read the name right, has come up with a 42″inch HD-LED TV called the Scandinavia. Its actually an Android based Google TV with multiple capabilities ranging from TV, Internet, Multimedia, Internet and Social Media – all interconnected.

To start with it comes preloaded with a lot of free apps like YouTube, Google Maps, Weather, Time, Calendar, Internet Browser and much more. Also it gives you the option to connect to social media sites like twitter, facebook and orkut. Whats more amazing is the fact that they have installed their own customized email program to check emails on the TV itself. Android being an opensource we can expect a lot of other apps shortly for this TV, which also has a thoroughly improved UI for the TV.
Prices arent out yet.

If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)

After Nintendo revolutionized the gaming industry by introducing motion gaming through Wii, Sony and Microsoft started catching up for the same. While MICROSOFT's PROJECT NATAL is yet to be released, Sony has introduced its – Playstation Move. Sony introduced its motion gaming controller at the Game Developers Conference or the GDC 2010.

The motion gaming controller is an upgrade to the Playstation eye camera. Playstation Move is compatible only with the PS3. The Move system would consist of the Move controller and a sub-controller. The sub-controller would be used for games that require both hand motions. Sony claims that the controller is super-accurate. Here is what they have to say;
“PlayStation Move motion controller delivers unmatched accuracy through its advanced motion sensors, including a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a terrestrial magnetic field sensor, as well as a color-changing sphere that is tracked by PlayStation Eye camera.”
Playstation Move would be sold in three different packages. The basic package would consist of only the controllers. Another package would include the controllers along with Playstation Eye and a Game. The third one is a complete package for the new users. (Including the PS3; No prizes for guessing that though).
36 game publishers have supported the Move system and over 20 Move enabled games would be released in the fiscal 2010.

Sony announced that the second package (Move controllers + Playstation Eye + one game) would be available for around $100 In US and in India you gotta wait for December 2010. The pricing of the other packages were not announced. The Move system is expected to be avaiable in month or two in US. :)



If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)

Sidewinder – Another Wrist Mobile Phone

Now, here’s somthing very new - a hot wrist mobile phone – Sidewinder, designed by Susan Cho (ex- MICROSOFT EMPLOYEE, i dont know why the hell she left it,stupid!), whose idea was to create a multi-touch cell phone that a person could wear on his/her wrist.

Do you think, this might be the next stage in technological development? Unfortunately, the multi-touch technology has not reach the phase in which it could be used in a device with such a small interface. Nevertheless, Sidewinder watch phone is still worth mentioning on Gadgets.
The designer says that the watch phone has several menus and boasts a number of tools such as contacts, keypad, GPS, maps and other features that can be found today on smartphones. In addition, the Sidewinder incorporates multi-touch technology.

So go and watch at least instead of buying it, buying it is not every comon man's cup of tea, the rates are high (more than what you must be thinking).

If any other advise needed on your gadget please write to:aseem_spidy@yahoo.co.in :-)