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HP ENVY 14 Beats Edition
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz
• 1GB DDR3 ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 graphics [HDMI] - For Quad Core Processors
• 4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
• 640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• No Additional Office Software
• 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
• 14.5" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Infinity LED Display (1366x768)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam
• Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R)
• Red Backlit Keyboard
• Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 8
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Should I have gotten a 13in core i5 Macbook instead?*
This cost $1000 and i got a free xbox as well.

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XDA FLAME - The most powerfull PDA from O2 (ever!)PICTURE

O2 XDA Flame Specifications:
Operating System: Windows Mobile 6.0
Processor: Intel XScale PXA 270
NVIDIA GoForce 5500 GPU for next-generation mobile graphics!!!
Processor Speed:520 MHZ
Display: 3.6 " VGA Touch Screen
Memory: 2 GB Flash ROM, 64MB RAM
Camera: 2.0 Mega Pixels
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b+g
Sound: SRS Mobile HD surround sound
Other Features: TV- OUT Connector, USB ON-THE-GO
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/xda-flame-highres.jpg
One word.... WOW I like it! .... alot!
phamoui, what is your source? None of the sites I have read mention OS as Windows Mobile 6.0.
Hrmm this seems to have pretty similar specs to the G-Smart 200, which is coincidentally being released at the same time, although the G-Smart seems to pack tv-capabilities into the mix. Personally I think the gigabyte one looks a hell of alot better but nice to see pda phones getting the powerful features they deserve.
Could not make out from the picture wheher or not it has a sliding keybooard. Any information on this?
Regards
Extra inofrmation
- Windows Mobile 5 (so far)
- Bluetooth
- Micro SD expansion slot
- 3G - Tri band phone
- Second camera for video chatting
- Built-in flash for the main camera
- The battery power is not final yet (the demo one had 1600 mA)
- Built-in FM tuner
- Business card reader (through camera)
- Infrared (does any one still use this?)
Source: http://www.dinarsoft.com/gitex.html
There is no sliding keyboard
Sound: SRS Mobile HD surround sound
sounds funny you cant find the phone when it's ringing
heck it sounds like you are INSIDE the phone
personaly i find the spcs SUPER!
but dont care much for the design of it

[Q] Possible to install Windows Embedded 8/Windows RT on Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5110?

Hi
I'm thinking about if it would be possible to put any ARM Version of Windows Embedded 8 / Embedded Compact 2013 / Windows RT on my Galaxy Tab 2. I love Android, but sometimes i want to try something new and I know even when it's Windows it won't run normal Windows x86 Applications.
...The specs of the OMAP4430 Chipset:
Processor:
TI’s OMAP4430 applications processor (dual ARM® Cortex™-A9 cores running at 1 GHz each)
Graphics Accelerator – PowerVR SGX540 3D hardware accelerator
Video Performance – 720p stereoscopic 3D
Multimedia Accelerator – IVA 3 (1080p encode/decode)
Imaging Performance – 20 MP/s and 5 MP/s (dual cameras)
Memory:
up to 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Other I/O
1x USB 2.0 High-Speed Host
1x OTG
1x ULPI for connectivity to an external USB Phy
4x UARTS / 1 x RS-232
3x I2C / 1x I2S / 2x SPI
Operating Systems – Linux, Windows Embedded Compact 7, Android-ready
The Device itself has following specs:
PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 800 x 1280 pixels, 10.1 inches (~149 ppi pixel density)
16 GB internal storage
1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
WiFi (can't find any infos about it)
I have access to Windows Embedded from Microsoft DreamSpark, but i think they're only the x86 versions. Are there any chances to get Windows running on this tablet or is this simply not possible because of the bootloader or other limitations (like partitions, drivers etc..)?
If Windows RT can run on an old HTC HD2, why not on a tablet with a bit better specifications? (yes, i know the HTC HD2 was a Windows Mobile Device :laugh:
raph6280 said:
Hi
I'm thinking about if it would be possible to put any ARM Version of Windows Embedded 8 / Embedded Compact 2013 / Windows RT on my Galaxy Tab 2. I love Android, but sometimes i want to try something new and I know even when it's Windows it won't run normal Windows x86 Applications.
...The specs of the OMAP4430 Chipset:
Processor:
TI’s OMAP4430 applications processor (dual ARM® Cortex™-A9 cores running at 1 GHz each)
Graphics Accelerator – PowerVR SGX540 3D hardware accelerator
Video Performance – 720p stereoscopic 3D
Multimedia Accelerator – IVA 3 (1080p encode/decode)
Imaging Performance – 20 MP/s and 5 MP/s (dual cameras)
Memory:
up to 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Other I/O
1x USB 2.0 High-Speed Host
1x OTG
1x ULPI for connectivity to an external USB Phy
4x UARTS / 1 x RS-232
3x I2C / 1x I2S / 2x SPI
Operating Systems – Linux, Windows Embedded Compact 7, Android-ready
The Device itself has following specs:
PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 800 x 1280 pixels, 10.1 inches (~149 ppi pixel density)
16 GB internal storage
1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
WiFi (can't find any infos about it)
I have access to Windows Embedded from Microsoft DreamSpark, but i think they're only the x86 versions. Are there any chances to get Windows running on this tablet or is this simply not possible because of the bootloader or other limitations (like partitions, drivers etc..)?
If Windows RT can run on an old HTC HD2, why not on a tablet with a bit better specifications? (yes, i know the HTC HD2 was a Windows Mobile Device :laugh:
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There is no possible way to install any version of Windows on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. Windows is not open-source and can not be manipulated in such a way so it can install on any Android based devices. If they were to open the source code, I'm sure within a week or two it would be available, but I'm afraid it's under the control of Microsoft for now.
Sorry..
-RespawnedEvil
Okay i understand
Then I'll have to keep this tablet with Android, but there are ARM-Versions of Ubuntu and other Linux Distributions, should be able to install this native to the flash storage without running android in foreground and connecting to the Linux using VNC, but the problem should be that i have to find drivers for every single device like WiFi, touchscreen, etc. :laugh:

[Q] [PC] GPU Power Savings

I realize most of the questions on xda about power consumption refer to android devices but hopefully you can help me with this PC Desktop Question. I have a some what beefy computer these are my specs:
- (CPU) i7 - 875k Unlocked @ Turbo Boost 3.8GHz
- (GPU) - GTX 780 ti
- (SSD) - OCZ Solid State Drive
- (HDD1) - 2TB Hard Drive 5200 rpm
- (HDD2) - 1TB Hard Drive 7200 rpm
- (RAM) - Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB DDR3 @ 2133 MHz
- (Motherboard) - EVGA P55 SLI
- (PSU) - EVGA SuperNOVA 1300W
I also have x2 GTX 460s laying around.
So finally my question. Is there a way to save power when I'm not in need of using the GTX 780 ti by maybe installing a GTX 750 ti or EVGA GeForce GT 520 like GPU that uses less power and have the gtx 780 ti as a secondary card? Or does the GTX 780 ti save equivalent amount of power when processing less gpu intensive applications. Ultimately I want to save as much power when I'm just browsing the web and watching youtube so I would run the GeForce GT (for example) to run displays and some software(?Nvidia Control Panel?) to not turn on the gtx 780 ti until necessary or does that not exist? Feel free to share any other power saving tips even if they aren't gpu related. I have an Odroid XU+E Android Development Board that I use when I know I won't need my PC but the point would be to not have to switch between devices.

HW for smooth Android Studio

Hi,
I am considering buying desktop pc and main purpose of it will be programming in Android studio. I was wondering about what is the most important part of HW ( because I will be built PC from part - not buying whole at all ). I know that AS is very sensitive to RAM ( and if RAM is not satifactory it concerns of HDD) but what about processor ? I am stuck between Intel i3 ( with 2 cores - 4 virtual) and AMD (with 6 cores - 6 virtual) - I read that power is almost the same in normal usage but what about AS - does it take advantage of more cores ?
REST HW will be :
16GB RAM DDR3
250GB SSD DISC
old graphics nVidia 9600 GT 1GB
old supply 500W
and some motherboard (besides of processor - aroud 100$)

[Completed] Nextbook 10L quad core 5.0 lollipop need help.

Can anyone help me with this tablet still new out of the box has the memory leak problem. Can anyone help me fix and or root this tablet so I can use it without it dropping apps when i load them to use? Has not been unlocked or had anything done to it. I have been looking high and low for any info to help me out. Thank you all I like this site and lime what you all do for us..
Carrier: Verizon Brand:
Nextbook
Hardware Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth MPN:
NXA101LTE116
Features: Pogo Keyboard with two standard 2.0 USB Ports, • Support 3 -axis G-sensor, • Micro-SD card slot for expansion to 64GB, • Built-in microphone, • Bluetooth 4.0, • 1GB DDR3L; 16GB onboard storage, • 10.1 inch High-resolution 1280 x 800 IPS Screen, Touch Screen, Media Player, LCD Display, Built-In Rear Camera, Built-In Front Camera, Backlight Product Line: Ares 10L
Processor Speed: 1.8GHz Operating System: Android 5.0.X Lollipop
Resolution: 1280 x 800 Screen Size: 10.1"
Processor: Intel® Atom™ Quad-Core /1.8GHz (Z3735G) Storage Capacity: 16GB
RAM: 1GB DDR3L Color:
Black
UPC:
Does not apply
Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi + 4G LTE
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