Tablet Showdown: Google Nexus 7 vs Microsoft Surface vs Apple iPad 3

Tablet Showdown: Google Nexus 7 vs Microsoft Surface vs Apple iPad 3:

The launch of Nexus 7 by Google has set the tablet industry ablaze, not for producing a super cheap tablet, but for packing in a fully featured tablet for a small price tag of  So let’s see how well does it stack up against the new iPad, the current undisputed king of the tablet world and Microsoft’s own Surface, which was released just two weeks back.

Comparison: Google Nexus 7 vs Microsoft Surface vs Apple iPad 3

Spec	Nexus 7	Microsoft Surface	New iPad
Operating System	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean	Windows 8	iOS 6
Display	7” 1280×800 IPS Display	10.6” ClearType HD Display	9.7” 2048×1536 IPS Display
Camera	1.2MP front camera		5MP rear and 0.3MP front camera
Memory	1 GB RAM	Unknown	1 GB RAM
Storage	8GB and 16GB	32GB, 64GB for Surface RT and 64GB, 128GB for Surface Pro	16GB, 32GB and 64GB
CPU	Quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor	Nvidia ARM processor on Surface RT and Intel iCore i5 on Surface Pro	1.0 Ghz Dual-core Apple A5X processor
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth MicroUSB NFC GPS	Surface RT is WiFi Only while Surface Pro will be WiFi + 3G/4G LTE	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/a Bluetooth MicroUSB HDMI 3G/4G
Misc.	Google now Play Music Play Magazines Play Books Play Movies	Office Touch Cover Pen with Palm Block	Siri Newstand Game Center Photo Booth
Dimensions	198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm	Unknown	241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm
Thickness	10.45mm	Surface RT – 9.3mm Surface Pro – 13.5mm	9.5mm
Battery	4325 mAh (Upto 8 hours of active use)	Unknown	11560 mAh (Upto 10 hours of active use)

Verdict

This ‘pure Google experience’ tablet has fragmented the tablet market into two sections — The premium section led by the iPad and the Affordable section for which the Nexus 7 has been made for.
In the upcoming 6-7 months, I’m pretty sure that the Nexus 7 will cover a significant tablet market share by focusing sorely on the ‘Affordable’ section while iPad will undoubtedly remain the king of the ‘Premium’ section. The real challenge will certainly be felt by the Microsoft Surface, which will have a tough time trying to enter in a market that exists between these two sections.

25 Passwords and ATM PINs You Should Never Use

25 Passwords and ATM PINs You Should Never Use:

With password breaches happening left and right, no one is really safe. The only real security measure you can take is to ensure that you don’t use the same password on any two websites. There are tools like LastPass and Keepass that make this a relatively hassle free affair. Yet, a surprisingly large number of netizens insist on sticking to the same password for all websites. Even worse, a massive number of users seem to be still using passwords like “password”.
Based on data compiled by Mark Burnett from a sample of over 6 million passwords, ESSET has published a list of 25 most commonly used passwords. Here’s the list:

1. password
2. 123456
3. 12345678
4. 1234
5. qwerty
6. 12345
7. dragon
8. pussy
9. baseball
10. football
11. letmein
12. monkey
13. 696969
14. abc123
15. mustang
16. michael
17. shadow
18. master
19. jennifer
20. 111111
21. 2000
22. jordan
23. superman
24. harley
25. 1234567

If your password is in the list, please punch yourself in the face and go ahead and change your password right now. You are a walking talking security disaster waiting to happen.
ESSET has also published a list of most popular debit/credit card pins. Here’s the list, and once again, if your pin is in the list, then it’s probably a damn good idea to change your pin.

1. 1234
2. 0000
3. 2580
4. 1111
5. 5555
6. 5683
7. 0852
8. 2222
9. 1212
10. 1998
11. 6969
12. 1379
13. 1997
14. 2468
15. 9999
16. 7777
17. 1996
18. 2011
19. 3333
20. 1999
21. 8888
22. 1995
23. 2525
24. 1590
25. 1235

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Why USB Junkies Will Love MS Surface Pro?

Why USB Junkies Will Love MS Surface Pro?:

Wacom Bamboo Splash

Wacom Bamboo Splash:

Wacom Technology Corp. has rolled out the Bamboo Splash. Priced at the tablet is a perfect tool to create art or drawing digitally on your computer. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. The Wacom Bamboo Splash features a 5.8-inch x 3.6-inch active area, a USB connectivity and a pen with 1,024 pressure levels. [PhotographyBLOG]

Specs Of Microsoft’s New Tablet–Surface

Specs Of Microsoft’s New Tablet–Surface:


It is clear that Microsoft will offer the Touch Cover and Type Cover as part of the package. And this isn’t a Kindle Fire competitor, the Windows 8 Pro version is a full-fledged PC with a Pen bundled.

MondoHub 28-port USB 2.0/3.0 Hub

MondoHub 28-port USB 2.0/3.0 Hub:

The MondoHub 28-port USB 2.0/3.0 Hub provides four SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports and 24 USB 2.0 ports, which are perfect for charging your devices or transferring data. Measuring 23mm x 229mm x 112mm and weighing 354 grams, the device also has an automatic overcurrent protection and power switches for each port. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. The MondoHub 28-port USB 2.0/3.0 Hub retails for each.

REVEALED: World's fastest supercomputer - Hindustan Times

REVEALED: World's fastest supercomputer - Hindustan Times:

Hindustan Times

REVEALED: World's fastest supercomputer Hindustan Times IBM's Sequoia has come out on top on the list of the world's fastest supercomputers for the US. The newly installed system trumped Japan's K Computer made by Fujitsu which fell to second place, the BBC reported. It is the first time the US can claim ... US regains top spot for fastest supercomputerFinancial Express IBM supercomputer overtakes Fujitsu as world's fastestBBC News IBM Computer Sets Speed RecordWall Street Journal Computerworld -Ars Technica all 209 news articles »

Authentec's Thumbdrive-sized USB Fingerprint Reader is Dirt Cheap

Authentec's Thumbdrive-sized USB Fingerprint Reader is Dirt Cheap:

Gorilla Glass Makers Now Make “Willow Glass” That Can Be Rolled Up!

Gorilla Glass Makers Now Make “Willow Glass” That Can Be Rolled Up!:

The people who made the superhard Gorilla Glass that you find on your smartphones have come up with a glass that folds! Yes, the smartphones of the future might be flexible enough to let the owner roll them up like a cigar.

Willow Glass (courtesy: Corning)

Rolling glass like paper

Christened Willow Glass, it’s more paper than glass. Corning, the company renowned for making Gorilla Glass, is taking a different route to new technology this time. Program director Dipak Chowdhury explains that any substance can be rolled up if made thin enough. Glass isn’t inherently hard, at least not a few atomic layers thick glass. Chowdhury says:

If you take glass as thick as a business card, it’s not flexible. Think about the same business card and make it seven times thinner — it works like paper.

The immediate next step is to figure out how to manufacture rolls and rolls of glass.

The future beckons

So here’s the plan for the future. A number of layers of Willow glass can form the display of futuristic smartphones. The top layer(s) will be present exclusively for protection and the layers beneath will hold the electronics. Behind this will be the silicon backpane.
However, this is quite a bit into the future. The technology needed to implant the electronic display components onto the Willow Glass isn’t here yet! To build a plant implementing that technology is still a long shot!
The first step in that direction has been taken by Dai Nippon Printing Co. They promise to demonstrate the touch sensors and color filters, two of the essential components needed in making electronic displays, and how they can be printed onto the microscopically flat Willow Glass.
Willow replaces Gorilla as their flagship product, as Corning chugs along as the pioneer in glass technology.
Here’s a small Youtube clip about Willow Glass:

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Gorilla Glass Makers Now Make “Willow Glass” That Can Be Rolled Up! originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Debjyoti Bardhan on Monday 11th June 2012 03:22:02 AM under Science. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

Super WiFi Antenna

Super WiFi Antenna:

The Super WiFi Antenna allows you to connect to any publicly available WiFi network up to a mile away. It is easy to use. You just need to plug the antenna into the USB port on your computer for powerful WiFi reception. This weather- and UV-resistant antenna comes equipped with a special 15 ft. USB cable with two plugs to increase power, suction cups, a lanyard and a cable tie. The Super WiFi Antenna retails for [Product Page via RedFerret]

A World Map of the Most Visited Websites

A World Map of the Most Visited Websites:

This world map represents the most popular websites by country. No big surprises here as Google reigns supreme in most parts of the world followed by Facebook. Yahoo is still the most visited website in Japan and Congo while Baidu is the Google of China in every sense.
The data was arrived from the Alexa rankings of websites per country but there are other ways to estimate traffic ranks and they should paint a similar picture. A larger version of the map is available at The Atlantic.

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This story, A World Map of the Most Visited Websites, was originally published at Digital Inspiration on 08/06/2012 under Infographics, World Map, Internet, Tech Notes.


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Detsel-01 Mini PC

Detsel-01 Mini PC:

Communication Technology has proudly introduced the X86 Detsel-01 Mini PC at Computex 2012. Measuring at only 25mm x 74mm x 12mm, the computer is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom E680 (4.5W TDP) processor with a 1GB of DDR2-800 RAM, a choice of a 64GB or a 128GB SATA II SSD, Ethernet, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, VGA and a pair of USB 2.0 ports. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Product Page]