Motorola Mobility Inc. seems to consider budget depressed geeks out there with passion for Android operating system and reasonable performance experience; the manufacture has unveiled XT531 budget friendly smart phone targeting consumers with a limited expenditure plan but in love with Google’s software. Android operating system is gaining widespread popularity around the globe overtaking former giant platforms such as iOS, as of now, only Symbian based platform is standing on Android’s way after latest survey revealed the OS had overtaken Apple’s iOS to become the second most popular operating system for mobile devices after Symbian. The new Motorola XT531 smart phone utilizes Moto switch user interface technology to allow users change seamlessly between available modes creating a unique setup depending on what users are doing.
LG Univa E510 (Optimus Hub) Android Smart Phone
After making several appearances in blurry leaked images, LG Univa E510 (Optimus Hub) mid range smart phone has finally been unveiled; the newcomer was announced in Italy replacing its popular sibling Optimus One. As anticipated, the new LG Univa E510 comes with improved features and specifications compared to its predecessor Optimus One while maintaining its reasonable price tag. The introduction of LG Univa E510 is aimed at maintaining the manufacturer’s presence on the lucrative but competitive Android market segment considering the aggressive approach adopted by major industry players such as Samsung; Samsung has lately been unveiling different Android devices targeting various consumer brackets. Looking at a different angle though, the introduction of Univa E510 Optimus Hub is timely and wise considering the popularity its sibling has so far been enjoying, LG has maintained its design, pricing and improved on performance.
GOtv Digital Terrestrial Television in Kenya
GOtv is the newest Digital pay TV service from Multichoice and KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation) coming as a result of ongoing analog to digital migration among African countries; the company has already introduced its services in Uganda Zambia and now Kenya. GOtv utilizes Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT) technology to offer a wider variety of channels ranging from paid whole family entertainment, Kids, documentaries, series, sports, movies and free to air channels with great picture and sound quality compared to traditional analogue transmission. Each analogue frequency previously held by a single channel will now have a wider capacity on digital platform accommodating about 20 standard channels. Since most countries resolved to switch from analogue to digital broadcasting by 2015, digital terrestrial transmission technology is gaining a wider adoption bringing flourished features and functionality to TV lovers.
Asus Eee PC X101 Netbook with MeeGo Operating System
Acer Aspire 4755G 14-inch with Sandy Bridge Processor
The introduction of Acer Aspire 4755G has reaffirmed the manufacturer’s commitment to continue producing regular laptops despite anticipated revolution in ultrabooks. After Intel laid down a guide describing ultrabook’s features and specifications for computer makers, major industry players shifted their attention towards the new venture despite Apples dominance in the market segment. Acer Aspire 4755G is equipped with mouth watering features such as Intel’s Sandy Bridge processor coupled with turbo boost technology to offer unmatched user experience. As of now, Acer has been in the business for a while; a gesture that’s expected to be reflected on its products. Looking at Acer Aspire 4755G; the manufacturer carefully utilized his design experience, it features a fantastic glossy black design and a chiclet keyboard to rival industry’s best selling devices such as Dell Inspiron 15(N5040).
Samsung Chat222 (E2222) Dual Sim Cell Phone
Samsung continues to develop a strong appetite for Dual Sim handsets capable of supporting two different Sim cards belonging to the same or different networks at the same time; latest reports indicate the manufacturer has introduced yet another Samsung E2222 Chat222 budget cell phone specially targeting individuals with more than one Sim card but want to use a single phone in keeping them active wherever they are. The introduction of Samsung Chat222 (E2222) slightly shifts the manufacturer’s association to Google’s Android operating system where it has literally recorded mass production of devices ranging from high-end smart phones to entry level devices. It was only recently Samsung introduced S8600 Wave 3, Wave M S7250 and Wave Y S5380 smart phones featuring its newest version of proprietary Bada v2.0 operating system, this came after Samsung’s major rival Nokia placed a deaf ear on Android’s explosion and consequently upgrading its own OS to Symbian Belle.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Android Smart Phone
Sony Ericsson has unveiled Xperia Arc S, the fastest Android smart phone in the Xperia genre featuring a 1.4GHz single core processor speed. The new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has borrowed substantial resemblance from its predecessor sibling Xperia Arc ranging from the display panel to body design; however, unlike its predecessor Xperia Arc which is powered by 1GHz Scorpion processor, Arc S has a more advanced 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon processor. Being the fastest among Xperia siblings, the new Android smart phone is anticipated to attract a higher price tag as well as compete comfortably amongst other devices on the market falling in its genre. Currently, there are countless Android devices on the market creating a very slim and tight chance for poor quality devices to see the light of the day; most succumb to competition.
Kenya Data Networks (KDN) State of the Art Eco Friendly Data Center
After several months of waiting, Kenya Data Networks has officially unveiled its state of the art Eco friendly data center aimed at relieving the East and Central Africa’s region from over reliant on European providers. The new data center is located in Nairobi Kenya at Sameer Park off Mombasa road and is intended to offer software and applications hosting services for both local and international businesses. If all undertakings go on as planned, the Kenya Data Network’s eco friendly data center will spare the region from troubles associated to seeking data back up services from Europe and US. The facility will offer world class services to corporate customers, financial institutions and at the same time guaranteeing data safety and security. It’s estimated that most institutions spend more than three percent of their budgets on disaster management (recovery planning)