Sep 19
Sep 19
Apple’s latest flagship smartphone is due in stores tomorrow morning, and naturally, iFixit has put one of the shipping units under a screwdriver before launch. We can’t say we’re surprised: these folks have sort of made a habit of it. The iPhone 5s teardown is currently marked as “in progress,” but the disassembly artists have already found the device slightly more difficult to take apart than its predecessor, due to the Touch ID sensor’s short connector cable. The new iPhone’s 1560mAh battery (a modest upgrade from the iPhone 5’s 1440mAh) is also held down by a ton of glue. The team expresses some concerns over the CMOS Touch ID sensor’s sapphire crystal cover, cautioning that its accuracy could degrade over time if it isn’t adequately protected. At the time of this writing, the 5s is still coming apart, and iFixit is adding more detail by the minute. Hop on over to the source link below to see the tear down in progress, or check back here later for an update with the company’s final word.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple
Source: iFixit
Sep 19
The ace team at iFixit is currently gutting the iPhone 5S, as only they can, to see what’s new inside the next iPhone. What’s the fingerprint scanner look like on the inside? What about all those fancy new chips? And how’s that goldpagne?
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Sep 19
Waiters at the Rundle Mall in Adelaide, Australia were among the first in the world to get to the front of the line for a new iPhone.
(Credit: Facebook/Rundle Mall)
Old habits are hard to break. Even though a (pretty neat-o) fingerprint sensor and some iterative software and hardware improvements are the only real upgrades to the iPhone 5S, lines have been forming outside Apple Stores worldwide in advance of the September 20 launch of the 5S and the “unapologetically plastic” and colorful iPhone 5c.
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Sep 19
Back in May, the Jolla Sailfish smartphone became official, promising the ability to run Android apps on the MeeGo-derived mobile operating system alongside a gesture-controlled user interface and 4G support. While some details on the phone were given, a full rundown of the hardware has finally been announced, as well as the anticipated shipping date. […]
Sep 19
I-O Data SSDP-ST Portable SSDs
Posted in: Today's Chili
I-O Data has unveiled a new line of portable SSDs, the SSDP-ST. Coming in 64GB and 128GB sizes, these ultra-compact and lightweight SSDs (W53.8mm x D93mm x H8.6mm and 37g) are equipped with a USB 3.0 connection interface and promise to deliver read/write speeds of up to 290/96 MB/s (64GB model) and 290/176 MB/s (128GB model), respectively. The 64GB and 128GB models will go on sale from mid-October for around $105 and $158, respectively. [I-O Data]
Sep 19
Crowdfunding a project doesn’t guarantee that it will be finished on time, or at all. Unfortunately, we’re seeing an example of that uncertainty today — Subutai has reduced its work on Neal Stephenson’s Clang to an “evenings and weekends” schedule after running out of development money. Venture capitalists weren’t willing to take a risk on a swordfighting game and invest the additional cash that the team had been counting on, according to Subutai. The company has shipped almost all of its promised Kickstarter perks, but it doesn’t know if or when it will finish the software in question. There’s still a way to help, however. Subutai suggests funding Sixense’s Stem controller, which would at least bring a Clang-friendly peripheral to market.
Filed under: Gaming, Software, Microsoft
Via: Kotaku
Source: Kickstarter
Sep 19
Mouse Computer has once again expanded its line of slim desktop PCs by launching the Lm-RSH250X2. Powered by a 3.40GHz Intel Core i7-4770 processor, the system sports an Intel H81 Express Chipset, an AMD Radeon HD 8730 1GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, a 300W 80PLUS BRONZE power supply and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The Lm-RSH250X2 is available now for 79,800 Yen (about $804). [Mouse Computer]
Sep 19
NEC is preparing to release a new medical LCD monitor, the MultiSync MD210C2. Designed specifically for use in the medical field, this 21.3-inch IPS LED-backlight monitor provides 1200 x 1600 (2MP) native resolution, 1400:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness, 40ms response time and 176/176 degree viewing angles, and features DVI-D and DisplayPort connectors, and a USB 2.0 hub. The MultiSync MD210C2 will begin shipping from October 30th for unannounced price yet. [NEC]
Sep 19
Century Japan is set to launch a new 5-Bay external HDD enclosure, the CRSJ535EU3S6G. Measuring W130mm x D260mm x H185mm and weighing 3,300g, this tool-free enclosure comes with both USB 3.0 and eSATA connection interfaces, a built-in 60mm cooling fan and can house a total of five 3.5-inch SATA3.0 (6Gbps) HDDs (up to 20TB). The CRSJ535EU3S6G will begin shipping from late September for 19,800 Yen (about $200). [Century]
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