Samsung has excelled in almost all segments of high-tech equipments and devices that provide some of the best top class solutions to date; however, when it comes to computing, the company has not had much success, the recent announcement of Samsung NP-RF511-S03 laptop is expected to solidify its intention to register a reasonable market share in the sector. Samsung NP-RF511-S03 laptop comes with the latest Intel 2.4GHz core i5-2410M processor with a dedicated 1GB Nvidia graphics card to offer a splendid performance experience whether 3D gaming, multitasking applications or just listening/ watching High Definition multimedia; it can also perform basic computing functions such as internet browsing efficiently.
LG P970 Optimus Black Available in Kenya @ Ksh.40,000
The long awaited LG P970 Optimus Black Android smart phone has now been officially unveiled in Kenya a day after Nokia introduced its Nokia 100 and 101 range of entry level cell phones in Nairobi Kenya. It is yet unknown whether LG intentionally planned for this to happen considering criticisms directed to Nokia for taking the African market lightly; at the same time Nokia was having this event in Kenya, elsewhere in Hong Kong the same company was unveiling its latest Nokia 600, 701 and 700 smart phones featuring the latest Symbian Belle operating system. After the official entrance of LG P970 Optimus Black in Kenya, Nokia should trade carefully especially after Huawei Samsung and Sony Ericsson started an aggressive campaign for their smart devices in the region.
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510 Android Smart Phone
A new addition to the new Samsung’s range of Android Smart phones categorized as ‘Young’ is Galaxy Y Pro B5510 with a QWERTY key pad. Although categorized among entry level smart phones, Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510 tops in many aspects such as Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system of which is hardly available on other devices in its genre. It is anticipated that from Google’s upgrade of Android operating such as Froyo to Gingerbread and Gingerbread to Ice cream sandwich, the newer version is always better in terms of performance, security and features than its predecessor; currently, there are countable devices in Samsung Galaxy Y Pro B5510’s genre with Android v2.3 Gingerbread software, most have Froyo if at all they run on Android.
Orange Telkom Kenya Rolls Out 3G Services
Competition among mobile service providers is expected to take a major twist following Orange’s launch of third generation (3G) services with speeds of up to 21Mbps. Just a day after Safaricom upgraded its base stations in various regions within Nairobi to offer 3G connection speed of up to 21Mbps, Orange must have been planning a checkmate move after they unveiled 3G services with similar speed in Kenya’s major towns; Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. I must criticize Safaricom for their discriminatory approach of only targeting parts anticipated to be heavy consumers of their data services rather than targeting the entire town, Orange Telkom Kenya might just be the better option Kenyans have been waiting for.
Nokia 100 and 101 Cell Phones Unveiled in Kenya
Just a day after Nokia introduced its latest Nokia 701, Nokia 700 and Nokia 600 high end smart phones running on the upgraded version of Symbian Belle, two more handsets have been introduced, though targeting a totally different market segment. The latest development from Nokia clearly indicates their stand in their efforts to diversify target market with hope of involving all potential consumers. We’ve all been witnessing major industry players unveiling what is considered as lavish high end Android smart phones with no regard to the budget depressed consumers; Nokia 100 and Nokia 101 clearly have their target market identified and offers some very attractive features such as dual Sim support.
CCK Gives Third Digital Signal Distribution License to Media Owners Association
Apparently, the Communications Commission of Kenya has awarded a third license to distribute Digital signals in Kenya to a consortium of local broadcasters after a sour relationship following the award of a second similar license to a Chinese firm ‘Pan African Network’. Initially, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) a state owned broadcaster through Signet had been mandated with a similar responsibility; however, thing fell apart after its controversial partnership with Smart TV; previously owned by Next Generation Broadcasting from Sweden and now owned by a Kenyan firm called Transmex Kenya ltd.
LG Introduces LSM-100 Mouse Scanner
There has been mixed reactions towards the latest development from LG to introduce a mouse with a built in scanner; this development could send millions of bulky scanners currently in use packing saving the much needed desk space. Apart from opening a new avenue for the development of efficient space saving scanners, LSM-100 Scanner Mouse presents a totally new dimension in the use and even designing of office desk. The most amazing feature on LSM-100 Mouse scanner is its ability to allow users to save, drag or drop scanned documents as large as A3 in variant file formats just by swiping over them.
Nokia Essence Bluetooth Stereo Headset
Besides production of quality handsets, it seems Nokia has of lately been engaging its engineers to produce Bluetooth stereo headsets with unmatched performance quality. During the official launch of Nokia 701, Nokia 700 and Nokia 600 in Hong Kong , two Bluetooth accessories were also introduced; Nokia Essence Bluetooth stereo headset is designed to provide consumers with the best performance experience in the industry. On the same day in Norway, Nokia was also unveiling the BH-112 Bluetooth stereo headsets only this time with a different design meant for a single ear.