New Livebox Orange Wi-Fi sharing and improved USB

Orange ISP Internet claiming more than 8.6 million broadband customers in France, just contact the delivery of its new Livebox.

Previously reserved for Parisians, the new version of the box is now available to all subscribers. She announced a new memorandum rectangular design and the appearance of buttons to power up and the activation of Wi-Fi, which reduces power consumption when not using Wi-Fi or when on vacation.

Always on the Wi-Fi, this new generation Livebox supports standard wireless 802.11 n, for more coverage and faster connection, and announced a simplified installation thanks to the "Easy Wi-Fi" . A push button allows the connection of a device without having to enter the passkey.

Finally, it is now possible to share one USB device plugged in with all computers connected to the network from home, either an external hard drive or a printer.

As the cost of renting, it remains the same, namely 3 euros per month.

Samsung Intrepid smartphone running Windows Mobile 6.5

Sprint and Samsung Mobile company reported a smartphone called Intrepid. The device runs on Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional and has the QWERTY-keyboard. Samsung Intrepid supports networks 3G (EV-DO Rev. A) and GSM. Smartphone is endowed with 2.5-inch touch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, slot microSD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS.



Samsung Intrepid features:

• Network: CDMA / EV-DO Rev. A, GSM
• OS: Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional (Microsoft ActiveSync and Microsoft Office Mobile)
• Display: 2.5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 320x240 pixels
• Camera: 3.2 megapixel, video recording
• Memory: Card slot for microSD (up to 32 GB)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth with A2DP, Wi-Fi
• Navigation: GPS
• Access to social networks, Facebook, Flickr and Twitter

Samsung Intrepid will be on sale Oct. 11 for about $ 150 subject to the two-year contract with the operator.

Western Digital introduced the My Book Studio and My Book Elite series

Western Digital today introduced the My Book Studio and My Book Elite series of desktop external hard drives, featuring an e-label that makes it easy to know what's on the drive and how much space is left.

My Book Elite series

WD's new My Book Elite desktop external drives features a customizable e-label that's always visible, even when the drive is unplugged, making it easy to know what's on the drive and how much space is left. The new My Book Elite also features automatic and continuous backup with WD SmartWare software and 256-bit hardware-based encryption.

The e-label smart display on the spine of the My Book drives can be changed easily and as often as desired. It utilizes e-paper technology which reads like ink on paper. With the included WD SmartWare software, users can easily create a label to name their drive or remind themselves of its contents. The e-label also shows available capacity and whether the drive is locked via WD SmartWare software's password protection and hardware-based encryption. Utilizing e-paper technology, the information on the display remains visible, even when the drive is unplugged, and the customized label can be changed easily as often as desired.




The new My Book Elite drives come with integrated WD SmartWare software. When the My Book Elite drive is plugged in for the first time, the first backup process launches automatically. The real-time visual interface of WD SmartWare software gives users a reassuring view of their backup as it happens. After the first backup, users' files are backed up automatically every time they change or add a file.

The My Book Elite drives are offered in capacities of 1 TB, 1.5 TB and 2 TB and have a 3-year limited warranty. My Book Elite drives are available now at select retailers and online at shopwd.com. MSRP for the My Book Elite drives ranges from $169.99 USD to $279.99 USD depending on capacity.



WD MY PASSPORT Elite Drives

WD's new ultra-portable My Passport Elite external hard drives also feature an illuminated capacity gauge and drive lock indicator so users can see at-a glance how much space is left on their drive and whether their data is secure. The grab-and-go USB dock frees up valuable desk space and eliminates the search for USB ports.

Like the previously announced My Passport Essential drives, the My Passport Elite portable drives feature automatic and continuous backup with WD SmartWare software and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. My Passport Elite drives are available now in 3 metallic colors - Metallic Red, Metallic Blue and Charcoal Metallic - and are offered in capacities of 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB.

WD market research shows that consumers want a mobile storage device that allows them to not only back up and store their data, but also to keep their data safe should the drive end up in the wrong hands. The new My Passport Elite drives come with integrated WD SmartWare software which makes it easy to backup and secure your data.

The illuminated capacity gauge on the My Passport Elite drive provides a quick read of how much capacity is available on the drive. The padlock icon indicates that the drive is password protected with 256-bit hardware-based encryption. The encryption acts as a virtual padlock to keep users' data secure. Without the correct password, files are simply not accessible.

Offered in capacities of 320 GB, 500 GB and 640 GB, the My Passport Elite drives are available now at select retailers and online at shopwd.com. MSRP for the 320 GB My Passport Elite is $119.99 USD, $159.99 USD for the 500 GB and $169.99 USD for the 640 GB capacity.
My Book Studio series

WD also today introduced its new high-performance My Book Studio desktop external drives with a customizable e-label. Designed for Mac users and professionals, the new My Book Studio drives are equipped with a FireWire
800 interface.

The new My Book Studio drives are TimeMachine compatible, offer automatic, continuous backup with WD SmartWare software, and include 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Available now at select retailers and the WD online store (shopwd.com), the new My Book Studio drives are formatted for Mac and offered in capacities of 500 GB, 1 TB, 1.5 TB and 2 TB.

Utilizing e-paper technology similar to that found on the Amazon Kindle, the information on the display remains visible even when the drive is unplugged, and can be changed easily and as often as desired. The e-label also shows available storage capacity
and drive security status.

The new My Book Studio drives come equipped with WD SmartWare software, WD's integrated application which provides automatic and continuous backup, as well as control of the e-label display, password and other settings.

WD SmartWare software is compatible with the Apple TimeMachine. Users with older versions of Mac OS (not equipped with TimeMachine) or those who wish to use the drive for both backup and extra storage have the option to use WD SmartWare software backup capability.

The new My Book Studio drives are offered in capacities of 500 GB, 1 TB, 1.5 TB and 2 TB and have a 3-year limited warranty. My Book Studio drives are available now at select retailers and online at shopwd.com. MSRP ranges from $149.99 to $299.99 USD depending on model.

Amazon Kindle intreoduced Globally

Amazon.com today intreoduced Kindle, its wireless electronic reader, for over 100 countries, including China, priced at $279 and $259 for the International and U.S. markets, respectively.

Amazon said that the Kindle will be available for $259, down from $299.

The new kindle allows users to get books, newspapers and magazines delivered wirelessly in the U.S or in over 100 counreies, Amazon said.

Kindle utilizes the same 3G wireless technology as cell phones, menaing that users do not need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Unlike cell phones, there are no monthly wireless bills and no yearly contracts. There is no softwre to install and no syncing required.

The device is as tin as a magazine and weighs less than a paperback (10.2 ounces,) - but can hold 1,500 books. Its electronik-ink display looks and reads like paper without glare.

Amazon said over 200,000 English-language books from a host of publishers as well as more than 85 international and U.S. newspapers and magazines would be available on the international device, which begins shipping October 19.

Forrester Research estimate 3 million e-reader devices would be sold in the United States in 2009, up from an earlier estimate of 2 million. That could double in 2010, bringing cumulative sales to 10 million by end-2010.

The research group predicts that Amazon will take 60 percent market share in 2009, followed by Sony at 35 percent.



Amazon will also offer a a larger version of the kindle (9.7" diagonal) geared toward newspapers for $489.

Sony, which was first to market the reading device, is also offering an e-book device allowing users to read content on a paper-book sized tablet that downloads content digitally.

Sony's Reader -- whose newest $399 version is about to hit the market, with wireless and a touch screen -- is available in North America, Britain and a handful of European countries.

Technical Details

- Display: 6" diagonal E Ink electronic paper display, 600 x 800 pixel resolution at 167 ppi, 16-level gray scale.
- Size (in inches): 8" x 5.3" x 0.36" (203.2mm x 134.6mm x 9.1mm).

- Weight: 10.2 ounces (289.2 grams).

- System Requirements: None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.

- Storage: 2GB internal (approximately 1.4GB available for user content).

- Battery Life: Read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to two weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low-coverage areas or in EDGE/GPRS-only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.

- Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via the included U.S. power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via the included USB 2.0 cable.

- Connectivity: HSDPA modem (3G) with a fallback to EDGE/GPRS; utilizes Amazon Whispernet to provide wireless coverage via AT&T's 3G high-speed data network in the U.S. and partner networks outside of the U.S.

- USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) for connection to the Kindle U.S. power adapter or optionally to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer.

- Audio: 3.5mm stereo audio jack, rear-mounted stereo speakers.

- Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), MP3, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively; PDF, HTML, DOC, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP through conversion.

- Included Accessories: U.S. power adapter (supports 100V-240V), USB 2.0 cable, rechargeable battery. Book cover sold separately.

- Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box) [PDF]; Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device) [PDF]. Additional information in multiple languages available online.

- Warranty and Service: 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately.