14 September 2016

Is SpaceX's rocket disappointment Blue Origin's chance?

Is SpaceX's rocket disappointment Blue Origin's chance?
Jeff Bezos on Monday discharged the configuration and designing subtle elements of an effective, new rocket being created by his aviation organization Blue Origin. The Amazon organizer and CEO additionally insinuated feasible arrangements to colonize the moon or Mars.
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In an immaculately coordinated declaration, Jeff Bezos Monday discharged the outline and designing points of interest of another rocket being created by his aviation organization, Blue Origin. Named "New Glenn" after the main US space explorer to circle Earth, John Glenn, the effective new rocket is intended to dispatch business satellites and people into space, says Mr. Bezos in a brief email declaration.
In reporting his organization's news, Bezos couldn't avoid taking a few punches at Elon Musk's SpaceX. The Tesla Motors organizer's spaceflight wander has been confronting examination in the most recent week over the unwavering quality of its innovation in the wake of losing a Falcon 9 rocket to a blast amid a fuel test on Sept. 1. Locally available was Facebook's $200 million interchanges satellite, which was intended to interface vast swaths of sub-Saharan Africa to the web.
"Our mascot is the tortoise. We paint one on our vehicles after each effective flight. Our proverb is 'Gradatim Ferociter' – regulated, savagely. We trust 'moderate is smooth and smooth is quick.' In the long run, purposeful and orderly wins the day, and you do things snappiest by never skipping strides. This orderly approach is a capable empowering agent of intensity and a basic fixing in accomplishing the bold," Bezos said in the declaration, attracting consideration regarding the complexity between his organization and Mr. Musk's.
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SpaceX is around five years more established than Blue Origin. That implies it's much more remote ahead in building up a reusable rocket, considered the top need for business spaceflight organizations that are attempting to lower costs. SpaceX as of now has assembled a dynamic spaceflight business, with a huge number of dollars-worth of agreements secured to convey load for NASA to the International Space Station and correspondences satellites into space for business clients. The organization should begin carrying space travelers to the space station one year from now, however the sum total of what action has been put on hold while SpaceX and government offices examine the Sept. 1 blast. The generally shrouded Blue Origin, then, has been centered around space tourism and just enigmatically suggested today to secretive excellent arrangements for its space business and for human colonization. It isn't conveying freight to space yet, yet the organization is beginning to open its window ornament somewhat more extensive and offering looks into its spaceflight advancements. Blue Origin has justifiable reason motivation to be somewhat more open, after a few effective suborbital dispatches and supporter, or motor, arrivals of its New Shepard rocket (named after space traveler Alan Shepard, who turned into the principal American to achieve space in 1961).
"[Blue Origin] needs to produce more enthusiasm for the gathering general, to tell individuals that it's not simply Elon Musk who's doing this," Matthew Bey, vitality, science and innovation investigator at Stratfor, a worldwide research firm and research organization, tells The Christian Science Monitor.
New Glenn is greater and has a more effective motor than New Shepard and will have the capacity to fly freight and people past low-Earth circle before the decade's over, as indicated by Bezos. Blue Origin has been unobtrusively taking a shot at the rocket for a long time. A rendering of two renditions of New Glenn indicates them in a rocket lineup, towering over their rivals: the Delta IV Heavy by United Launch Alliance and SpaceX's expected Falcon Heavy rocket, which, before the blast, should lift off surprisingly before the current year's over.
In the event that Mr. Bey is translating the signs in Bezos' declaration effectively, the Amazon organizer could enter Musk's domain with desire next for human colonization of the moon or Mars. "Our vision is a huge number of individuals living and working in space, and New Glenn is a vital stride. It won't be the remainder obviously. Up next on our planning phase: New Armstrong," says Bezos in today's note.
"Take a gander at the example of names," Bey proposes. He brings up that Blue Origin rockets seem to have been deliberately named after the space explorer connected with each of the nation's significant space points of reference: from the main individual to achieve space (Alan Shepard), to the first to circle Earth (John Glenn), to the principal individual to stroll on the moon (Neil Armstrong).

10 June 2016

The modular smartwatch is almost ready

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At least the final prototype is there and although the block with the promise lags a bit as it was supposed to be delivered in May. A final test is still to be done, but then it is there, with six modules.

GPS, extra battery, pulse sensor, humidity temperature-height blade, a programmable button and a flashlight. Several more as for body temperature, perspiration, fingerprint sensor and gesture control are to follow. Third-party developers are still invited for producing anything. Since the modules are in the band, you can use up to four modules simultaneously. The SmartWatch however, costs $ 341. In October will now be delivered.

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Medion Life E66311 MD 84943 PLL world receiver on offer at Aldi Belgium / Luxembourg Aldi

Behind the Medion Life E66311 MD 84943 PLL world receiver hides a new radio that can receive radio stations worldwide and therefore ideal for traveling abroad. For the reception of radio programs a PLL synthesizer tuner is used, which can cover different frequency ranges such as FM, AM, LK and KW.

In addition, 400 channels can be stored and information are displayed on the LCD display with backlight. Alternatively, you can use the world receiver as an alarm clock and the 3.5 mm jack plug, you can connect headphones. The kit includes a power adapter for the power supply added, headphones and a carry bag for storage. For the operation batteries are needed, which are not included with the delivery. The guarantee by the manufacturer is indicated by three years.

· received worldwide radio stations

· ideal for travel

· PLL Synthesizer Tuner for book, MW, LW, KW

· LCD display with backlight

· 400 Preferred Sender

· suitable as an alarm clock

· Output 3.5mm headphone

· incl. power adapter, headphones and storage bag

· also runs on batteries (not supplied)

· 3 years warranty

· Price: € 19.99

· Available from Saturday, June 18, 2016 (week 24) at Aldi Belgium Aldi and Luxembourg

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Walter Li-Ion Cordless Drill 20V 1500mAh on offer at Norma

The Walter Li-Ion Cordless Drill operates with a voltage of 20 volt and it is powered by a powerful 1500mAh battery with energy, which works with the lithium-ion technology. The lithium-ion technology is characterized by low self-discharge, by the lack of memory effect and the low weight. Other special features include the quick charger, which can charge the battery in one hour, the LED charge indicator and the 2-speed gearbox. A total of 17 settings can choose the torque and a drill setting.

Furthermore, one to equip the Walter drill the quick stop, a soft-grip handle, an integrated LED work lamp and electronic control of the speed. Supplied with six drill, six bits and a magnetic bit holder included. This is the model D011-20V which has been certified by TÜV Rheinland and SLG. A GS-marking, for tested safety, is also available. The guarantee by the manufacturer includes three years.

Walter Li-Ion Cordless Drill 20V 1500mAh

· Including 6 drills, 6 bits, 1 magnetic bit holder

· With a wealth of accessories

· Li-ion battery with rapid charger (charging time 1 hour)

· keyless

· Forward / reverse operation

· 20 Volt / 1500mAh Battery

· LED- Charging indicator

· Li-ion technology - low self-discharge, no memory effect

· 2-speed gearbox

· Quick stop

· 17 torque settings + drill setting 1

· Soft-grip handle

· Integrated LED work lamp

· Switch with electronic speed control

· Model: D011-20V

· TÜV Rheinland Certified

· GS Certified safety

· SLG Certified on functionality, durability, handling

· 3 years warranty

· Price: € 42.99

· Available from June 15, 2016 (week 24) in Norma

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Easyhome Electrical Micro-Pedi Callus on offer at Aldi Süd

The Easyhome Electric Callus Micro-Pedi is used for easy and quick removal of the cornea, that you might have on the feet, hands or elbows. The rollers are equipped with a high-quality stone coating and should therefore remove the cornea without damaging the underlying skin layers.

In addition, a rubberized grip area ensures the perfect grip during treatment and the cleaning is easy and simple place. Included with the Micro Pedi Hornhautentferners include two mineral-rollers for added coarse and fine, as well as batteries for power supply. The guarantee by the manufacturer for three years, and a service address, as usual here also. The unit has been marked with an LGA seal for serviceability.

· For quick and easy removal of corneal feet, hands and elbows.

· quality stone coating of the rollers - callus removal without damaging the underlying skin layers

· Grinding insert rotates 30x per second to 360 degrees

· rubber grip for perfect grip during treatment

· easy cleaning

· Includes 2 Mineral-rollers (1 x coarse, 1 x fine) and batteries

· 3 years warranty

· With service address.

· LGA tested for usability

· Price: € 17,99

· Available from June 16, 2016 (week 24) at Aldi Süd

· LGA Tested for use

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Easyhome bathroom scale on offer at Aldi Süd

The new Easyhome bathroom scale is available in three different models with different color accents for sale and is activated via the Step-on technology, what we therefore need only enter the measuring area, thus turns on the scale. The platform is made from eight mm thick glass, and the dimensions of the balance are indicated with 32.5 x 31.5 centimeters in length and width.

The maximum capacity of the weighing scale is the manufacturer of 180 kilograms and the display takes place in 0.1kg / 0,2lb steps. The display of the weight, can be adjusted in three divisions: kilograms, pounds or stone. The package even includes batteries for added energy supply, as well as a service address. The guarantee is given by the usual three years by the manufacturer.

· "Step on" activation

· Platform of 8 mm safety glass

·  Capacity max. 180 kg

· Graduation: 0.1kg / 0.2lb

· Weight units: kilograms, pounds, Stone

· Dimensions: 32.5 x 31.5 centimeters in length / width

· Many different designs to choose from (gray, black, white, with pattern)

· Including battery.

· 3 years warranty

· With service address

· Price: € 8,99

· Available from June 16, 2016 (week 24) at Aldi Süd

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Easyhome electric soap dispenser on offer at Aldi Süd

The new soap dispenser Easy Home is equipped with an infrared sensor, which can automatically issue liquids such as liquid soap, alcohol-based disinfectant and detergent. To output the cleaning fluids, the device must be not even touched. The dosage and thus the discharge amount can be adjusted.

Other special features include the automatic cleaning function, as well as the display for the battery condition. The capacity of the tank is provided with 350ml. The soap dispenser can sometimes be used in the bathroom or in the kitchen. It can be used as a stand or wall unit and supplied, there is added batteries and materials for installation. A service address completes the whole and the guarantee by the manufacturer is indicated by three years.

· Automatic Soap Dispenser with infrared sensor for automatic donations eg for liquid soap, not containing alcohol disinfectant or detergent.

· Suitable as stand or wall unit

· Contactless and comfortable

· Lighting of the functional area in use

· dosage adjusted

· Automatic cleaning function with battery indicator

· Suitable for bathroom and kitchen

· Capacity approx.: 350 ml

· Includes batteries and mounting material

· 3 years warranty

· With service address

· Price: € 14.99

· Available from June 16, 2016 (week 24) at Aldi Süd

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28 May 2016

The highest glass bridge in the world is being built in China

In China, a new architectural highlight is completed. In Zhangjiajie National Park in Hunan Province is from now on the longest glass bridge in the world. 430 meters long, the construction and the ground is composed of less than 5 cm thick Plexiglas, down it goes 300 meters and for people with vertigo and dizziness attacks this crossing is expected to be a major challenge. The bridge is the longest of its kind is located in the middle of the highest bungee platform in the world. Since an already dizzy when just watching. Presumably, this attraction will open in June / July. Until then, see a video after the break.


Most Beautiful Galaxy ever? Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in Batman Design

imageOne more reason a Galaxy S7 Edge to purchase provides this new special edition of the Samsung smartphone. For the third anniversary of the hit game "Injustice: Gods Among Us" Warner and Samsung have jointly an S7 Edge in Batman brought out design. In elegant black with golden Batarang on the back. The box also contains a Batman-inspired case and a Samsung Gear VR. From the beginning of June markets such as China, Singapore, Korea, Latin America and Russia are recorded with this limited edition. Fairly common, because the phone looks really good. Video after the break.


Canon IXUS 180 Digital Camera

The Canon IXUS 180 digital camera is as new entry-level camera in the sale, which costs very little and brings a basic equipment with them. First of all, there would be the 20-megapixel sensor to mention strong, capable of recording corresponding high-resolution photos. In the field of video recordings, however, is only one HD mode with 1280 x 720 pixels are available, which thus no Full HD recording is possible.

The image processing takes place on the DIGIC instead 4+ image processor and other features include, inter alia, the Intelligent IS system, which comes as image stabilization for use, as well as Smart Auto, for automatic selection of the appropriate settings for the desired photo. The preview and settings you can see on the 2.7-inch / 6.8-centimeter LCD screen, which has to provide a resolution of 230,000 pixels.

For wireless exchange of data are available, while also addressing the exchange of photographs and pictures with smart phones and tablet PCs is possible, as well as remote control of the camera sometimes Fi and NFC. Other connections follow for USB 2.0, Composite and a SD card slot for memory cards added. The supplied battery pack can store up to 245 pictures and up to four hours to perform playback.

Supplied with a connection cable, a Canon Bag DCC1320, an 8GB SD memory card and an instruction manual is included. The guarantee by the manufacturer for three years, and all further technical details can be found in front of the datasheet.

Canon IXUS 180 Digital Camera

· 20 Megapixels for detailed shots and perfect cutting magnifications

· 10x optical zoom with 24mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens

· 10 x zoom lens - 4.3 to 43 mm - f / 3.0 to 6.9

· DIGIC 4+ image processor

· Optical image stabilization

· Video recording at a maximum 1280 x 720 pixels

· Fi with NFC and wireless button allow convenient connection to smartphones or tablets - for remote shooting or sharing your photos

· Connections: Composite video / audio, USB 2.0

· 2.7-inch / 6.8-cm LCD display with 230,000-pixel resolution

· SD card slot for memory cards

· ISO: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600

· Intelligent IS: image stabilization for crisp photos and movies in any situation

· Smart Auto: automatic selection of the appropriate settings for inexperienced photographers

· Compact camera on the go for quality recordings with WLAN and high-performance battery

· 3 years warranty

· Battery: Photo shoot - 190 shots photographs - 245 shots (power saving mode) Play - 4 hours

· Software: Drivers & Utilities, Canon Map Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility, Canon Camera Window DC

· Delivery: connection cable, original Canon Case DCC-1320 and 8GB SD memory card, user manual

· Price: € 139

· Available from June 2, 2016 (week 22) at Hofer

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25 May 2016

Distributed Database Management System Data Model

Data Model

  • A set of tools/ constructs used to model a database
  • Record/Semantic

Legacy Data Models

  • Hierarchical
  • Network
  • Relational

Relational Data Model

  • Two major Strengths
  • Three Components
  • Relational databases based on relational Data Model
  • A relation R defined over domains D1, D2, …., Dn is a set of n-tuples, <d1, d2, …, dn> such that <d1 clip_image002[4] D1……, dnclip_image002[5]Dn

Schemes in RDB

  • EMP(eNo, eName, eTitle, eSal, pNo, eResp, pDur)
  • PROJ(pNo, pName, bud)
  • Each of the attribute in these two relations has a domain, like…
  • Domains need not to be distinct

Keys

Primary Key

  • Minimum nonempty subset of a relation whose values uniquely identify each tuple in relation
  • The superset of the key is super key, like…
  • We also have candidate, alternate, secondary, foreign

Table

  • Relation represented in a two dimensional form

EMP

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PROJ

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  • After defining a relation’s scheme, it is populated
  • Tuples are rows and attributes are cols
  • Attributes get values from same domain
  • Can have NULL value, but….

Normalization

  • Step-by-step reversible process to produce anomalies free smarter tables
  • Anomalies Types….
  • Major step is decomposition
  • Universal Relation approach
  • Three Normal Forms
  • BCNF
  • Lossless decomposition
  • Dependency preservation

Dependency Structure

  • Norm. based on dependencies
  • Up to BCNF on FDs
  • MVD and P-JD

Dependencies

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  • There is a unique value in Y, then X functionally determines Y, Xclip_image002[12] Y
  • If X clip_image002[16] Y and there is a Z clip_image004X and Z clip_image002[17]Y, then X partially determines Y or Y is partially dependent on X
  • A relation R defined on attributes A(A1, A2, …., An), if X clip_image002[20]A, Y clip_image002[21]A, Z clip_image002[22]A, if for each value of X
  • There is unique value of (Y,Z) pair and Z depends only on X then X multi determines Z, X clip_image002[26]Z

P-J Dependency

  • A relation R defined on attributes A(A1, A2, …., An), if X clip_image002[29]A, Y clip_image002[30]A, Z clip_image002[31]A, if R is equal to join of X, Y and Z then (X, Y, Z) constitute project-join dependency for R
  • 1NF, attributes have only atomic values
  • 2NF, there are no partial dependencies
  • 3NF, for each X clip_image002[35]Y where Y is not in X, either X is a superkey of R or Y is prime attribute

Distributed Database Management System (Fragmentation Transparency)

Responsibility of Transparency

  • Transparency is desirable but there is a compromise between level of Transparency and difficulty/cost
  • The language/Compiler: to provide uniform method of manipulating data. Avoid connectivity details.
  • Operating System: already provides in form of Device Drivers
  • Can also provide network Trns. However not all provide complete.
  • Third layer is DBMS. Uses features of Operating System in particular for network transparency.
  • Practically, we get combination of all three.

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Layers of Transparency

Reliability in DDBS

  • Reliability through Distributed Transactions: Avoids simple point of failure
  • Concurrency Issues: Transaction involving multiple records
  • Failure Recovery: Involving multiple sites

Performance Improvement

  • Through Data Localization
  1. Each site handles a portion of data, so contention of CPU or I/O is relatively less
  2. Reduces remote access delays; no matter how fast networks are latency delays are there and may be unacceptable in certain case
  • Inter-query and Intra-query parallelism

Complicating Factors

  • In case of Replication:
  1. Choose the appropriate copy
  2. Update impact reflected on all replicas
  • Failure Recovery
  • Complexity
  • Cost: hardware and also the duplication of manpower
  • Distribution of Control may cause problems if not used cautiously

The Problem Areas

  • Database Design
  • Query Processing
  • Concurrency Control
  • OS Support
  • Heterogeneity
  • Relationship among them

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Distributed database Management Systems (Resembling Setups)

Resembling Setups

  • Distributed Files: A collection of files stored on different computers of a network; not a DDBS
  • DDBS is logically related, common structure among files, and accessed via same interface
  • Multiprocessor System: multiple processors that share some form of memory

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Shared Everything Tight Coupling

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Shared Everything Loose Coupling

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Shared Nothing

  • DDBS is also different from a centralized system having C/S system involving network

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Reasons for DDBS

  • Local units want control over data.
  • Consolidate data for integrated decisions
  • Reduce telecommunication costs.
  • Reduce the risk of telecommunication failures.

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Promises of DDBSs

Transparency

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  • Data Independence
  • Two types, Logical Data Independence and Physical Data Independence
  • A transparent system hides the implementation details from its users

Network Transparency

  • User should not only be free from network management activities rather it should be unaware of even existence of the network
  • Location Transparency and Naming Transparency

Distributed database Management Systems (Distributed DB and DBMS)

Distributed DB and DBMS

Distributed Database: A collection of logically interrelated databases that are spread physically across multiple locations connected by a data communications link.

Main Characteristics

  • Data at multiple sites
  • DM at each site ind.
  • Local requirements
  • Global perspective

Where to apply

  • Major two reasons that make an application a candidate to be DDBS application
  • Large Number of Users
  • Operation spread large geographical area

Example Applications

  • Banking
  • Air Ticketing
  • Business at multiple locations

Distributed DBMS: A software system that permits the management of DDB and makes the distrib. transparent to the users

Decentralized Database: A collection of independent databases on non-networked computers.

Distributed Database Management Systems

Little bit of History

  • Traditional File Processing System: the very first form of business data processing
  • Each program contains data description that it manipulates
  • Redundancy of data
  • Problems in maintenance

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File Processing Systems

Library

Exam

Registration

Reg_Number

Reg_Number

Reg_Number

Name

Name

Name

Father Name

Address

Father Name

Books Issued

Class

Phone

Fine

Semester

Address

 

Grade

Class

Duplication of Data

Vulnerable to Inconsistency

Database Approach: (Also called centralized database) Database is a shared collection of logically related data

Database Approach

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  • Takes care of all major drawbacks of File System Environment plus more

Distributed Computing System

  • A number of autonomous processing elements that are connected through a computer network and that cooperate in performing their assigned tasks
  • Distributed System Software enables computers to coordinate and share
  • The thing being distributed?
  1. Processing logic
  2. Functions
  3. Data
  4. Control; All are relevant and important here

Classifications of DCS

  • Degree of Coupling
  1. How closely systems are connected
  2. May be the measured as ratio of messages interchanged to the local processing
  3. Could be Weak (over the network) or Strong (if components are shared)
  • Interconnection structure
  1. Could be point to point or a common interconnection channel
  • Interdependence of Components
  • Synchronization
  • Factors are not totally independent
Why DCS?
  • Suits some of the Organizational Structures; more reliable and responsive
  • Nature of some applications
  • Technological Push

DCS’s Alerts

  • Information Islands and Lack of Standards
  • Difficulties in Large Application Design
  • Too Many Options Available

17 May 2016

Sharp LC-48CFE4042E Full-HD LED-TV Fernseher Real Deal

The Sharp LC-48CFE4042E Full HD LED TV TV comes with a screen size of 48 inch / 121-centimeters in the past and it is a full HD equipment that supports a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The built-up panel offers typical LED backlight technology, the 100Hz technology for clear and smooth images, a high contrast ratio of 1,000,000: 1 and a brightness of 300cd / m². The reception of TV programs is possible via the Modern Triple-Tuner, which is designed for DVB-T / T2, DVB-C and DVB-S1 / S2. Since the H.265 / HEVC standard is supported, also DVB-T2 content can be received in the future.

Additional features of this Sharp TV include the 16-watt speakers, the USB media player that can play various formats in the fields of audio, photo and video, as well as the wide range of connectors, including HDMI, USB and Common -Interface added count. The sound reproduction takes place over 16 watts (RMS) powerful speakers that support Dolby Digital and DTS. Power consumption is + specified with an energy efficiency rating of A or with 66 watts in operation. Included is a remote control with batteries, a manual and cables. To buy you can collect 199 Payback points and save a total of 450 €. The offer to deal the day at Real is available from 6 am through the online store and the day in the store, while supplies last.

· 48-inch / 121-centimeter screen size, 100Hz, Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels

· TV- Reception Mode: DVB-T1+T2/C/S1+S2 H.265/HEVC

· Contrast: 1,000,000: 1

· LED-Backlight-Technology

· Brightness: 300 cd / m²

· File Format USB Play: AVI/MKV/WMV/ASF/MP4/M4v/RM/RMVB/VOB/TS/M2TS/MPG/FLV/SWF, MP3, M4a, WMA, AAC, AC3, EAC3, LPCM, OGG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG

· Rated power: 16 watts RMS

· Dolby technology: Dolby Digital Plus with DTS support

· 3x HDMI port, 2x USB, SCART connector, antenna input, CI Common Interface slot, headphone jack, Digital audio output optical, satellite In, Mini Component / YPbPr, Composite input Mini + Audio In

· Mode: mains operation

· Average annual energy consumption: about 96 KW

· Power consumption operation: 66 Watt

· Energy consumption standby: 0.5 Watt

· Energy efficiency class: A +

· VESA Standard: 400 x 400 mm

· Dimensions: width with foot: about 1097.6 mm x height with feet: about 691.8 mm x Depth with feet: 230 mm

· Weight with stand: approximately 11.7 kg

· Scope of supply: LED TV, accessories, manual, remote control with batteries

· RRP of 799 €

· Payback points: 199

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Medion Akoya P5330 E high-performance PC system in Aldi Nord

The Medion Akoya P5330 D high-performance PC system comes as a new top model in the sale, which is suitable not only for work but also for entertainment in the field of multimedia and gaming applications. The performance draws the system from an Intel Core i5-6402P processor with 6MB of Intel Smart Cache. The processor supports clock frequencies of 2.8GHz to 3.4GHz and a maximum on board, are strong at 8GB DDR4 memory.

For graphical performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics card is used, the 2GB of GDDR5 graphics memory provides. When the storage media is a fast 128GB SSD hard drive available and a large 2TB (2000GB) HDD disk. The media playback of CDs and DVDs can be effected via the multi-standard DVD burner that also supports DVD-RAM and dual-layer discs. Memory cards can be patched via the SD / MC / MMC / XD card reader to retrieve.

About the hot-swap removable frame, the simple replacement of hard disks is possible, even during operation. For networking with other devices are Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ready. Furthermore, one to equip the 6-channel HD audio chipset and the array of connectors, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, D-Sub, DVI-D and connectors for audio devices count. In the software that Windows comes 10 Home operating system used, the McAfee Safe Live-virus scanner as a 30-day trial and other preinstalled apps. there is added a keyboard, a computer mouse and the necessary connection cables supplied. The guarantee by the manufacturer includes three years. All other technical details can be found in front of the datasheet.

· Latest generation Intel® Core ™ processor i5-6402P (2.80 GHz, up to 3.40 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache)

· Windows 10 Home

· NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 Ti graphics with 2048 MB GDDR5 graphics memory and digital HDMI audio / video output, D-Sub VGA and DVI-D connector

· 128 GB SSD

· 2 TB (2000 GB) hard drive

· 8GB DDR4 memory

· Fast Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 ac standard technology with built-in Bluetooth function

· Multi standard DVD / CD burner with DVD-RAM and Dual Layer support - Enjoy your entertainment experience with the modern multi-standard DVD / CD burner with DVD-RAM and

· Dual-layer support

· Multi card reader for SD / MS / MMC / XD memory cards

· Hot-swap hard drive caddy - Easy interchangeability of the 2.5 "and 3.5" SATA hard drives even during operation. Perfect for data backup, data exchange and alternative operating systems

· Network controller Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit / s.)

· 6-Kanal High-Definition-Audio

· USB Keyboard and Optical USB Mouse

· preinstalled OEM versions

· Windows 10 Home - improved start menu, new features, faster performance, safe and easy

· Free trial for Office 365 on this PC is installed a free 30-day trial of Office 365th

· Extensive image and video editing software

· preinstalled free 30-day trial - McAfee Live Safe

· Front: Multi Card Reader: 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x microphone, 1 × headphone

· back: 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0, 1 × LAN (RJ-45), 1 × HDMI®, 1 × D-Sub VGA, 1 × DVI-D, 1 × Front Line Out, 1 × Mic In/ Center/Subwoofer Line Out, 1 × Line In/Rear Line Out

· Accessories: Wired Keyboard & Mouse, Power Cord, Welcome Poster

· Dimensions (B × H × T)/Weight: Ca. 190 × 360 × 400 mm/ca. 9 kg

· 3 years warranty

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Medion LifeTab P10506 MD 60036 10.1 "tablet PC in Aldi Nord offer

The Medion MD 60036 LifeTab P10506 tablet PC comes with the new Intel Atom generation of processors in the sale and it is equipped with an Atom x5-Z8300 quad-core, provides clock frequencies of up 1,44GHz 1,84GHz. There are 2MB of cache and also the 64-bit platform for apps and games are supported. Furthermore, Medion has built 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and strong storage capacity of 32GB, which can increase a MicroSD / MicroSDHC / microSDHC memory card up to 128GB. A portion of the space is occupied by the preinstalled operating system. It is operated via the 10.1-inch / 25.7-centimeter full HD IPS touchscreen display, so that supports a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Other special features of the Medion tablet include a 5 megapixel camera on the back, which is equipped with an autofocus, and the 2-megapixel front camera that has a microphone that can be used for example for video chats. The Vernetzjng with networks can be carried out via WLAN 802.11n or through the Bluetooth 4.0 function. A direct entry to the Web, such as via 3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE), is not found before. The tracking is done using GPS chipset and other ports can be found in front of MicroHDMI, MicroUSB 2.0 with host function and with an audio output.

In software, the Android 5.1 "Lollipop" operating system with numerous apps is used.Other applications include the McAfee Mobile Security includes antivirus 30-day trial, with the Drawing Pad and Google Play. Included there are various connection cables added, a power adapter and a user manual. The guarantee by the manufacturer for three years, and the tablet PC from Medion, will be in the two housing colors in titanium and white to choose from.

· Intel® Atom™ Processor x5-Z8300 Quad-Core, 2MB Cache, 64-Bit (1,44GHz up to 1.84 GHz)

· 25.7 cm (10.1 ") display with Full HD resolution (1,920 × 1,200 pixels) brings movies and photos to life - thanks to IPS technology regardless of which viewing angle you look at the screen

· quality metal housing with clean lines and sleek design

· 32 GB internal storage (approximately 27 GB free) (expandable with microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory card reader up to 128 GB, not included)

· 2GB DDR3 RAM

· Long battery life

· Android™ 5.1, Lollipop

· 5 MP autofocus camera on the back and 2 MP front camera and microphone - the ideal equipment for photos, videos, selfies, chatting and video conferencing

· GPS sensor - for fast acquisition and reacquisition

· Stereo speakers on the front

· WLAN IEEE 802.11 n-Standard-Technology

· Numerous connection options: microHDMI® output, microUSB 2.0 with USB host function, microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory card reader, audio-out and Bluetooth 4.0 function
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· Location Sensor - automatically adjust screen display in portrait and landscape mode depending on the orientation

· More than one million apps and games on Google Play ™

· Software: e-mail, calendar and Co, McAfee Mobile Security: provides protection against viruses and other malware (trial for 30 days), Drawing Pad: painting, drawing, stamping and more

· Connections: microHDMI®, microUSB 2.0 with USB host function, microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory card reader, audio out

· Accessories: microUSB cable, microUSB host cable, power supply

· Dimensions (B × H × T)/Weight: Ca. 154 × 257 × 8,2 mm/ca. 505 g

· 3 years warranty

· Housing colors: titanium and white

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Infinity Blade III is available for only 0.99 €.Take advantage!

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Although I have to admit I am not a big fan of games like Infinity Blade III, also I understand that you like so many users. In fact, Apple used the third installment of this saga to demonstrate Metal, the graphics engine of the Apple is with us since 2013. There must be some. As an important game that is usually priced at 5.99 €, but now is on offer and you just have to pay 0.99 €.
For those who do not know, the Infinity Blade series is a kind of fighting game and say a kind because it is far from classics like Tekken, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat or the Art of Fighting that I love me. Yes, Infinity Blade III has very superior to the games mentioned above graphics, or at least the versions that were launched in the 90s -'00.
The bad, and why I can be a big fan of this saga it is that the user action is rather low, which does not mean the game is easy. We have to control the protagonist touching and sliding the screen to this attack, block or dodge rival attacks, but the battle takes place in the same area, i.e., do not control the advance or retreat of our character, so that jump and we forget completely.
In addition, the Infinity Blade series also has an RPG component (one only), the possibility to improve our character as we gain money and experience, which will allow us to improve our weapons, our armor and our ability. With this in mind, it is best to be patient, go fighting with our enemies without worrying about losing and keep improving our character. Alternatively, well, it is best to first build the offer is cheaper now and then we get to eliminate enemies.

09 May 2016

Application of the Rio 2016 games Now available

If you like sports, you know that this year the Olympic Games in Rio are held. The most likely already Have a favorite means to take cognizance of the latest news, but has already reached the App Store the official implementation of Rio 2016 , from where we can find out not only the breaking news but also when they will happen thanks to the schedules of all events to be held in the next Olympic Games.

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What is perhaps the most interesting thing right now is the "Route & Torchbearers" section (route and torchbearers). As the name suggests, since this section we can see where the Olympic torch will and other information, such as photos or who is carrying the torch at a given time. Or, well, that's the theory, because at the time of this writing there are no available carrier information or images. I imagine that this information will appear when the carrier is a celebrity.
The other section which I think worth the Rio 2016 application is Spectator guide (guide the viewer), where we can see the schedule of competitions. If I have to be honest, I have very clear information showing, but I imagine the gray dots means there qualifying and medals tell us that it is the final phase. This section also has information Paralympics and cities where competition is held.
Although the application offers all the information you could want about the Olympic Games Rio 2016, has a bug that seems very serious, from my point of view, as important as the Olympic Games sporting event can not have an official application that only it is available in the language of the country where they are held and English. Well, in any case, we already have official application in the App Store.

07 May 2016

Opera's new browser is blocking advertisements innately

imageOpera has a hard time on the browser market: Only 60 million people use the once unique browser on the desktop, only 120 million at least once a month on the phone. But from the niche, it innovated quite well - and for strong statements of Norwegian software developer has always been good. So now the new versions is there for Desktop and Mobile and blocks unwanted advertising innately. Up to 45 percent faster than a Chrome with third-blockers, says Opera. And sites would with ad blockers enabled load up to 89 percent faster. The Mobile-blockers would result in 40 percent faster page loading.
Of course, who does not necessarily installed one of the many bad Adblocker but a lightweight like Umatrix or ublock, will hardly notice such differences in speed. And ever has the Opera blockers practically no fine adjustment, not even importing your own rules. Blocks of well Tracker or you have yet again re-install Ghostery? Locks malware and what annoyances and Dark Patterns that were installed by the website operators themselves?
And then there is this an anomaly: Baidu, Yandex, Google, Facebook - these are the sites where the new Opera browser does not automatically block unwanted advertisements. Interesting choice, probably the compromise to be discriminated against in search results and news feeds.
On the other hand: Operas Ad Blocker is actually really usable for computer novice - much simpler than the major competitors.

Lenovo Yoga 900S Now available

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Lenovo today announced the availability of yoga 900S. The newest member of the Convertible family weighs 999 grams and is 12.8 mm thin. The 12.5 "display has a qHD resolution, ie 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. 1,300 euros costs the entry-level version. But you get a m5 Intel processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD memory and Windows 10 Home . as operating system Two other configurations are available: for 1400 Euro you already get a m7 processor, 8GB of RAM and twice the memory, 1,600 euros let the SSD to 512GB grow thanks to the generous battery to the Yoga 900S over ten hours. guarantee video playback. The graphic is provided in all three variants of an Intel HD 515.

Telefunken D32H289N3C 32-inch LED HD-TV television

The Telefunken D32H289N3C LED HD TV Television goes as typical secondary device in the sale, which may well be used, for example, in the bedroom or nursery. On a screen size of 32-inch / 81-centimeters a HD resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels is supported, all in 16: 9 aspect ratio. The built-up panel supports 200Hz technology and it offers to the LED backlight technology, and a high contrast ratio of 100,000: 1 and a brightness of 300cd / m².

For reception of TV programs is a triple tuner for DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-S2 ready and the other special features include teletext, electronic program guide, parental control, hotel mode, a sleep timer and automatic shutdown , By linking to the network or the Internet via Ethernet LAN RJ-45 connector, and the access to Smart TV features, the web browser and online content is given. Other connections are available for HDMI, USB, SCART, antenna, common interface and audio devices.

The power consumption is 31 watts specified in operation and 0.5 watts in standby, thus an energy rating of A + is present. About the VESA 200 x 200 standard, the TV can be mounted on a wall bracket. Included is a remote control with batteries, an instruction manual and the necessary cables. To buy the Telefunken D32H289N3C TV, you can collect 99 Payback points.

· 32-inch / 81-centimeter HD display with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, 200Hz technology, 16: 9 aspect ratio

· LED-Backlight- technology

· TV- Reception Mode: DVB-T/C/S2

· Contrast: 100,000: 1

· Brightness: 300 cd / m²

· Viewing angle: 178/178 degrees

· Teletext, program guide, parental control, hotel mode, sleep timer, Auto power off, Smart TV, Web Browser, HbbTV, DLNA

· Rated power: 2 x 6 Watts RMS

· Dolby-Technology: Dolby Digital Plus

· Connectors: 2x HDMI port, USB port, SCART connector, 2x antenna input, CI Common Interface slot, RJ-45 Ethernet LAN, headphone jack, Digital audio output coaxial, VGA, AV

· Mode: mains operation

· Average annual energy consumption: 45 kW

· Power consumption operation: 31 Watt

· Energy consumption standby: 0.5 Watt

· Energy efficiency class: A +

· VESA Standard: 200 x 100 mm

· Dimensions: width with foot: about 735 mm x height with base: approx. 478 mm x Depth with foot: about 97 mm

· Weight with stand: about 6.55 kg

· Color: Black

· Delivery: Telefunken D32H289N3C TV, remote control with batteries, connection cable, manual

· Payback points: 99

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Samsung UE60JU6050 60-inch Ultra HD LED TV

The Samsung UE60JU6050 60-inch Ultra HD LED TV TV comes as a new giant in the past and he has a diagonal of 60-inch / 152-centimeters on which supports Ultra HD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels becomes. The new HD-TV is thus also designed for high-definition content that will be sent in the future in the quadruple HD resolution. The image format is usual 16: 9 and for implementing the various functions, a powerful quad-core processor is used.

The sound system is able to convince, because it is a 5.1 speaker system which delivers maximum output of 20 watts (RMS) produced. Dolby Digital Plus and DTS are also supported. The reception of TV programs can be done via the Triple-Tuner, which provides the three receivers for terrestrial (T2), satellite (S2) and cable (C). Additional special features include added an electronic program guide, a teletext, a sleep timer and an automatic shutdown.

The recording of TV content on USB drives is possible with the recording function. With the additional time-shift function and the Time Shift TV is available. Connections there are optically in the form of USB, HDMI, antenna, common interface, headphones and digital audio output. The wireless networking to the home network can be made via the WLAN feature. About an existing connection to the Internet, you also have access to Smart TV features, apps, HbbTV and the Web browser.

The power consumption of the Samsung UE60JU6050 TV is specified with the class of A +. The consumption in operation includes 95 watts in standby, with less than 0.3 watts.The average annual consumption should comprise about 132kWh. there is added the remote control with batteries, a power cable and a manual supplied. Also, you can collect for sale 550 Payback points. All other information, follow the datasheet.

· 60-inch / 152-centimeter screen size, ultra-HD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, 16: 9 aspect ratio

· TV- Reception Mode: DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2

· Teletext, program guide, Sleep Timer, Auto power off

· Quad-HD Processor

· USB recording function, time shift

· Online-Features: Smart TV, Web Browser, HbbTV, DLNA

· Sound system: 5.1 speaker system with 20 watts RMS, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS support

· 3x HDMI, 2x USB, 2x antenna, Common Interface Slot CI, headphone jack, Digital audio optical out

· WLAN

· Mode: mains operation

· Average annual energy consumption: 132 kW

· Power consumption operation: 95 Watt

· Energy consumption standby: 0.3 Watt

· Energy efficiency class: A +

· VESA Standard: 400 x 400 mm

· Dimensions: width with foot: about 1363.6 mm x height with base: approx.. 914 mm x Depth with foot: about 277.8 mm

· Weight with stand: approximately 20.6 kg

· Color: Black

· Delivery includes: TV, remote control, power cable, manual

· Payback points: 550

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Telefunken C55U320N4CW-3D Curved 3D-Full-HD-TV

The Telefunken C55U320N4CW 3D Curved 3D Full- HD TV comes with a strong image size of 55-inch / 140-centimeters in the past and he is already designed for the newest generation of Ultra 4K UHD resolutions, which therefore a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels is supported. For fast image sequences the 1000Hz technology is used and thanks to the 3D enabled panels, also 3D movies and 3D transmitter to play back.

To receive television programs a triple tuner is used, the provides the three receivers for DVB-T2 (terrestrial), DVB-C (cable) and DVB-S2 (satellite). The sound reproduction takes place via the dual stereo speaker system that has 24 watts of power and also supports Dolby Digital Plus. Additional special features include added the Smart TV apps and a web browser, Bluetooth, an electronic program guide, a teletext, a sleep timer and a USB media player for playback of USB sticks.

For networking C55U320N4CW television Wireless and Ethernet LAN RJ-45 can be used when Telefunken. Other connections there are sometimes added for HDMI, USB, SCART, antenna, common interface and for other audio devices. Energy consumption should be at 112 watts in operation and 0.5 watts in standby, thus an energy rating of A + is present. There is supplied even added a remote control, batteries, a user manual and two 3D glasses. Also, you can collect 499 Payback points.

· 55-inch / 140-centimeter size with 4K UHD ultra resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, 1000 Hz technology, 3D-capable

· TV- Reception Mode: DVB-T2/C/S2

· Smart TV- functions, Web Browser

· Features: HbbTV, DLNA, Media Share, digital noise reduction, business mode, multilingual menu, Media Player, preprogrammed channel (DVB-S2), USB Cloning, Bluetooh, HDMI CEC + ARC, teletext, program guide, parental control, hotel mode, sleep timer

· Sound system Dual Stereo/Nicam 24 Watt RMS with Dolby Digital Plus

· WLAN

· connectors: 4x HDMI, 3x USB, 1x SCART, 2x antenna RF/F, Common-Interface, Ethernet LAN RJ-45, Headphone jack, Digital Audio optical out, Composite Video/Audio In (via Side AV), component input (YPbPr), VGA (D-Sub), PC-Audio (via YPbPr), Subwoofer out

· Average annual energy consumption: 163 kW

· Energy consumption Operation: 112 watts

· Energy consumption standby: 0.5 Watt

· Energy efficiency class: A +

· Dimensions: width with foot: approx. 1232 mm x height with base: approx.768 mm x Depth with foot: approximately 243 mm

· Weight with stand: approximately 19.1 kg

· Color: Black

· Delivery: Telefunken C55U320N4CW LED TV, remote control, batteries, manual, 2 3D glasses

· Payback points: 499

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TomTom START 60 WEU navigation system in Aldi Belgium Aldi and Luxembourg

The TomTom Start 60 WEU Navigation System offers you a large 6-inch / 15.2-centimeter touch screen display for the route guidance and the service, which is designed for a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. These follow the maps of Western Europe, which includes a total of 23 countries. The map material is installed on the internal memory of 8GB which can be topped up via the MicroSD card slot.

TomTom also offers the Lifetime Maps service, you may live long refer up to four map updates via the. The power supply takes place either via the included AC adapter for the cigarette lighter instead, or from the internal battery, which has to offer up to two hours of autonomous duration.

Additional features include a lane assistant, the MyDrive route planning, tap-and-go, and the display of fixed radars. The package is also included to an EasyPort car mount, a USB charging cable and information on Navi. The guarantee by the manufacturer includes two years.

The TomTom Start 60 WEU Navigation System

· 15.2 cm / 6 "touch screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution

· date maps for 23 countries in Western Europe

· Lifetime Maps: 4 updates per year (lifetime)

· 8GB internal memory

· MicroSD card slot for memory cards

· Battery life autonomously up to two hours

· Size (width x height x depth) 16.99 x 10.48 x 2.22 cm

· Weight 300 g

· practical TomTom features like advanced lane guidance, MyDrive Route Planner, Tap & Go, fixed radars, etc.

· incl. car charger, car holder EasyPort, Product, USB charging cable

· 2 years warranty

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