"The CXI comes outfitted with up to 8GB of DDR3 1600Mhz memory and Intel HD graphics. An array of connectivity options include 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and Gigabit Ethernet as well as four USB 3.0 ports including two with power off charging for smartphones and tablets. It supports up to a 32GB SD card for accessing photos from other devices. Via HDMI and DisplayPort, it also provides video and content to external displays and HDTVs. The systems are powered by a 65W AC adapter and bundled with a VESA mount kit and a Google approved USB keyboard and mouse".
These machines are available immediately, and pricing is actually quite reasonable given the specs. The 4GB model (CXI-i34GKM) is $349, while the 8GB model (CXI-i38GKM) is only $50 more at $399. While 4GB is sufficient for Chrome OS, I would suggest splurging on 8GB. If you plan on owning the machine for a few years, you will be glad that you did.
Acer refreshes Chromebox CXI with Intel Core i3, 4K video and up to 8GB RAM
Friday, March 06, 2015
Acer launches new, Intel Core i3-powered Chromeboxes | Android Central
The CXI comes outfitted with up to 8GB of DDR3 1600Mhz memory and Intel® HD graphics. An array of connectivity options include 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and Gigabit Ethernet as well as four USB 3.0 ports including two with power off charging for smartphones and tablets. It supports up to a 32GB SD card(1) for accessing photos from other devices. Via HDMI® and DisplayPort, it also provides video and content to external displays and HDTVs. The systems are powered by a 65W AC adapter and bundled with a VESA mount kit and a Google approved USB keyboard and mouse.
Acer launches new, Intel Core i3-powered Chromeboxes | Android Central
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
The Samsung Galaxy S6 just killed two of my favorite Android features - CNET
Say it ain't so, Samsung.
When the Galaxy S5 came out last year, I wrote about how I was thankful that Samsung hadn't dramatically changed the design of its flagship smartphone, keeping its replaceable battery and storage expansion slot, both of which could be found underneath its removable plastic back.
Yes, Samsung took a lot of heat in some quarters for making a flagship phone that didn't seem to match the premium look and feel of the iPhone line. But Samsung didn't sacrifice functionality and flexibility for swankier looks. That flexibility -- the removable battery and expandable storage in particular -- is ultimately what differentiates Samsung's Android phones from Apple's iPhones. And I said that's why I'd never buy an Android phone that didn't offer those features.
Well, say goodbye to that differentiating factor. Samsung's new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, both announced earlier today at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, have have sleek "unibody" designs expected of today's flagship smartphones. And while the entry-level models will come with 32GB of internal storage (rather than 16GB, as on the iPhone), there's no expansion slot for additional storage and the battery isn't user-replaceable. That also means you can't carry around an extra battery to swap in case you run out of juice.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 just killed two of my favorite Android features - CNET
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Will Google Bundle Chromebook Pixel 2.0 With Its Upcoming LTE Network? - Chrome Story
This year, what if they add something from their own LTE network? Like 1 GB of data or some discounted billing rates?
Google needs devices and people to test their LTE network, something like a public beta test. If they do it on their own platform, both hardware and software (Pixel and Chrome OS), they will get a better flexibility for the whole scheme.
Will Google Bundle Chromebook Pixel 2.0 With Its Upcoming LTE Network? - Chrome Story
Samsung loses smartphone crown to Apple - CNET
With its big-screened iPhone 6 lineup, Apple jumped past Samsung to capture a 20.4 percent share of smartphone sales last quarter, says research firm Gartner.
Samsung loses smartphone crown to Apple - CNET
Samsung loses smartphone crown to Apple - CNET
How 5G will push a supercharged network to your phone, home, car - CNET
The next evolution in wireless networking holds promises of self-driving cars and movies that download in the blink of an eye. 5G is big at this year's Mobile World Congress, but don't expect it until 2020.
Monday, March 02, 2015
Sunday, March 01, 2015
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind | PCWorld
"The FCC’s most recent report on the cost of cable found that the price of expanded basic cable service increased by 5.1 percent [PDF] in 2012, and additional reports show that those prices have continued to rise, unabated, ever since.
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind | PCWorld
Millions of consumers are now cutting the cord that provides television services while keeping the one that provides broadband internet. The idea: Replace traditional broadcasting with video streaming and downloading services so you can access the same television programs you love via the web."
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind | PCWorld
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