Windows Launches Windows RT

Windows Launches Windows RT - Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 8, is still a promise that will be launched at the end of the year. But even this giant software company has given an official name for each version of Windows 8. And what is Windows RT?

There are three main versions of the Windows 8, as quoted from the official Windows team blog. First, the Windows version 8 (plain). Dedicated to the users PC to use the mediocre.



The second version is Windows 8 Pro. This version is targeted segments of the business, application developers and technology enthusiasts. Microsoft claimed, many business-friendly features on Windows 8 version Pro, including encryption capabilities, virtualization management, and domain connectivity.

Both Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro, running on the computer and the tablet with x86/64 architecture processor (32 bit and 64 bit). For devices with ARM processors are currently in general use for the tablet, it will use Windows 8 RT. This is the official name of the operating system Windows 8 for ARM . RT stands for "Run Time".

In Windows 8 RT, there is a free version of Microsoft Office includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. This software is optimized for touchscreen. But no software built multimedia for Windows Media Player in this version.

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Control Your Xbox with your Windows Phone Using the Xbox Companion App

Cooperation between Microsoft with Verizon and Comcast growing in the field of technology. As results obtained from DEI, that cooperation is based on developing the next Xbox, namely the Xbox Companion application.

As explained in the Windows Phone Blog, Xbox Companion provides its own sensation. With Xbox Companion probability users navigate console the controls or play video or content directly via mobile phones.

Xbox Companion app to the current is still in Beta version, and will soon be released and can be downloaded for free through Xbox Live Marketplace on Xbox 360.

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Microsoft Introduces Windows 8 For Samsung Tab

Microsoft with Windows 8 has finally introduced the first tablets were made by Samsung recently. According to the report that was launched TechRadar, the first tablet that Windows 8 will be given to the developers in attendance at a conference held recently.

The device is quite impressive it would be present with features 11.6-inch screen with 1366 x 768 Super PLS, dual-core processor 1.6 GHz Intel i5, the memory capacity of 64 GB SSD and 4GB of RAM.

Not only that, this device will also be equipped with other facilities, such as USB, MicroUSB, HDMI port, and dock that can support the use of mouse and keyboard for its users.

Currently, Microsoft has developed a tablet of 5000 units, which will be tested by the developers to test the latest operating systems and to begin the process of developing applications for the platform. According to the plan based tablet Windows 8 will be launched in 2012.

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Boot Process Windows 8 Faster than Monitor

Microsoft's latest operating system later, Windows 8, but brings many new features, also has a slick performance in speed of his boot.

It was at least visible from the demonstration by Microsoft on Build a conference recently, which proved that the 'boot' operating system Windows 8 super-quickboot it, it turns faster than a PC monitor when turned on.

"It's almost faster than the flames of a monitor, and sometimes faster than fan the flame," said Michael Angiulo, who served as chief for the Windows 8.

"No more BIOS screens. There is no strange characters that occur because of it. He will go straight to the startup screen," he added.

Microsoft indeed has demonstrated the speed of booting to Windows 8 weeks ago. At that time recorded the time it takes about 8 seconds.

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Windows Phone Marketplace

Windows Phone Marketplace is a service by Microsoft for its Windows Phone 7 platform that allows users to browse and download applications that have been developed by third-parties.

Like much of the new Windows Phone 7 " Metro UI ", the UI is presented in a " panoramic view" where the user can browse categories and titles, see featured items, and get details with ratings, reviews, screen shots, and pricing information.

Windows Phone Marketplace was launched along with Windows Phone 7 in Oct 2010 in some countries. It was reported on October 4, 2010 that the Windows Phone SDK has been downloaded over half a million times. As of October 8, 2011, the Marketplace had more than 33,000 apps available.

With the rollout of Mango ( Windows Phone 7.5 ) the online web Marketplace was unveiled by Microsoft, it offers various features like silent over the air installation of apps to your device.

Windows Phone Apps : EdRover, OpenTable, Trove, Serve, FlightAware, and more..

Windows Phone Games : Implode!, Tiki Towers, Gravity Guy, IonBallEX, Need for Speed Undercover, and more..

Windows Phone Marketplace
Original author(s): Microsoft
Developer(s): Microsoft
Initial release: 21st October 2010
Written in: Custom mix of Silverlight and Microsoft XNA
Operating system: Windows Phone 7
Platform: Windows Phone 7
Size: 33022 apps
Type: Digital distribution
License: Proprietary
Website: http://www.windowsphone7.com

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G-Technology Demos Dual-Drive 8TB G-RAID HDD, with Thunderbolt

Not to be bested with Seagate's 4TB GoFlex Desk, Hitachi's G-Technology has currently unleashed a jumbo-sized externl HDD of its own, including the 8TB, dual-drive G-RAID.

The demoed at this week's IBCconference in Amsterdam, the company's new space household consists of two 4TB drives nestled by an aluminum enclosure, all of which clocks in at 7,200 RPM.
Configured for OS X, the G-RAID also sports a Thunderbolt port with offers conveying speeds of up to 10Gbps, even if it can also support Windows including approximately simple reformatting and this blog has article that you read about micro


G-Technology will commence shipping its 4TB drives in October with eSATA, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 ports, while its 4TB-based Thunderbolt-equipped drive won't secure the promote until in uadran4 -even if it's still unclear whether any develop will ship as release drives, before as a two-headed, 8TB beast.

G-Technology by Hitachi Showcases Its First 4TB Hard Drives
G-Technology™ Demos a Two-Drive 8TB G-RAID™ Thunderbolt® External Storage Solution With Blazing Throughput for Post Production; New 4TB Hitachi GST Hard Drives are First to Ship in G-Technology's G-RAID and G-DRIVE™ solution

IBC 2011

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IBC 2011 (Stand #7.D12a) – Post production pros know that you can never have enough fast, cool and reliable storage. Dedicated to serving the Apple® Mac® and creative professional audio/video (A/V) markets, G-Technology by Hitachi is demoing its first 4TB hard drives at IBC 2011 (Stand #7.D12a) in its two-drive, RAID 0, G-RAID solution. Continuing to develop innovative and creative storage solutions for those looking to push creativity beyond the limits, the 8TB G-RAID demo shows how G-Technology is making digital production faster, super-sized and affordable, giving users a competitive edge in the demanding entertainment and film industry.

G-RAID with Thunderbolt - More than Just High-Speed RAID

Not only does the G-RAID Thunderbolt demo showcase the fastest interface you can find with data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps, it shows amazing sustained throughput for handling multi-stream compressed HD workflows including REDCODE, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD and ProRes 422. At 8TB it is also the highest capacity, two-drive, RAID 0 external storage device in the world for storing hours of clips, composites, digital intermediate (DIs), proofs, effects and more! And that's not all. Connected to an Apple MacBook® Pro, the G-RAID solution enables a portable editing workstation to take on the road, in the studio or even use from the comfort of your own home to complete projects after hours. With blazing speed and huge capacity, you can easily transfer, capture, process or edit SD or HD video virtually anywhere!

All G-RAID drives come pre-configured in a RAID-0 for maximum throughput and are specifically designed for video editing with excellent cooling and air flow. Its sleek, all-aluminum enclosure acts as a heat sink, keeping the drives nice and cool, while a super-quiet smart fan makes it a perfect fit in any audio or video post production environment. For easy set up, the G-RAID solution is ready right out of the box for use with Mac OS X systems and appears to the system as a single, big and fast disk drive. The G-RAID solution also supports Windows® systems with a simple reformat.

Hitachi GST's 4TB Hard Drives

Leveraging the high-quality and time-to-market strength of Hitachi GST, G-Technology by Hitachi will be incorporating Hitachi's 4TB 7,200 RPM drives into its G-RAID and G-DRIVE solutions.

With ever increasing capacity needs with the use of high-quality HD video formats, G-Technology's 4TB-based solutions enable greater return on investment. By using the highest capacity drives, G-Technology customers save by lowering the cost per GB of storage as compared to having the same total capacity using multiple lower capacity external drives. In addition, customers benefit from needing fewer external drives, which take up space and power, and create cable clutter.

Just how much storage do you need? Since there are substantial differences in storage requirements for the different types of high quality HD video files, G-Technology provides this guide to show how much storage space you may need:

Every 1TB holds up to:
• 84 hours of HDV 1080i
• 17 hours of DVCPRO HD 1080/60i
• 30 hours of 2K RED
• 10 hours of ProRes 422 HQ
• 10 hours of 10 bit SD
• 2.5 hours of HD 1080/60i

"We understand the process of creation, and today, digital video editing is no longer facility-driven – It's driven by the places and lifestyles of the people doing the work," said Steve Pereira, vice president, Hitachi GST, Europe Middle East and Africa. "Our G-RAID Thunderbolt demo connected to a MacBook Pro shows how our customers can get lightning speed and huge capacity in a single RAID 0 storage solution to easily edit anywhere. Built like a tank, our G-RAID solution has been the cornerstone of our business, and we look forward to bringing our Thunderbolt-based family and 4TB-based solutions to the market. With G-Technology's high quality, high performance commitment, our customers can continue to focus on their work and not on their equipment."

G-Technology will begin shipping its 4TB-based G-RAID and single-drive G-DRIVE solutions with eSATA, FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 via cable) and USB 2.0 ports in October. First in a family of solutions, the company's Thunderbolt 4TB-based G-RAID and G-DRIVE solutions will ship in quadran 4.

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