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New universal remote control Harmony series that presents us with this Logitech Harmony 300i, a new and simple economic model that presumes to replace up to four remote controls, to have improved installation process and support more than 225,000 devices from over 5,000 brands.

The idea of Logitech with this new model is significantly simplify the installation and configuration of universal remote controls , one of its main drawbacks arise when users opt for one of these products.

And this opens a new web-based installation system from www.myharmony.com, which will allow us, connecting the remote to the computer, step by step to configure the device:

Most universal remotes have a bad reputation because they are difficult to install. Precisely to avoid this arduous process, many people still use more than one remote to control all the Harmony dispositivos.Con 300i, we want everyone to know that it is possible to use only one remote to control all your entertainment system. No more excuses, it’s time to get rid of all remote control and simplify your home entertainment experience.

The truth is that look good web interface seems simple and intuitive, something was missing this type of product.

The Logitech Harmony 300i will be available from early April (or as) an official price of 29.99 euros.

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More Information | Logitech Harmony

Garmin did not wait the summer to announce a new gadget that we encourage sports. We must be on the point for those bathing suits and walking around the arena.

The new Garmin Forerunner 110 watches are an affordable solution to have a sports watch with pedometer function.

This team includes weather data and distance training using a integrated GPS with lap function included. If you have a heart rate monitor, we can see on the screen of the Garmin Forerunner 110 heart rate information and our health.

The GPS chip of this watch is a SiRFstarIV and comes with Garmin HotFix technology to detect GPS signal instantly and not lose it in difficult areas such as dense forests or tunnels. (# )

The social part, and indispensable in almost all gadgets, whether sporting or not, provides Garmin Connect, venue to upload and share workouts with friends or whatever we want. If we want to present this data, do not worry. The new Garmin Forerunner 110 stores up to 200 hours of training in their own clock.

The Garmin Forerunner 110 is pretty quiet, goes perfectly as a classic sports watch and of course that is resistant to water. Its price and availability are not yet known.

More info | Garmin.

If a Beovision 10 of 40 inches was not enough, Bang & Olufsen has been dreaming up a new model with 46-inch diagonal but the same design that has already been done to Beovision 10 One of the most recognized teams in a wall.

The basis of this new TV is the same as the 40-inch model, but introduces a number of innovations in the design, including cover posterior now becomes white instead of black for the enlargement does not pose a surcharge on the wall of the house to where it is intended that Beovision 10-46.

(# ) Leaving aside the design and focusing on the technical specifications, 10-46 BeoVision enjoys a panel with LED backlight and 240 Hz technology is to be noted that the LED technology of this TV is Edge-type, ie with LED lights on the edges and not all areas of the screen.

Beovision One strength of 10 is the integrated sound system. The television features a stereo speaker below the screen, hidden by a front fabric. If we extend the system can add up to five additional speakers to mount a real surround system.

The BeoVision 10-46 hits stores in April with a price of 6,000 euros. The front cover of the speaker can choose from seven colors, and is easy to change if we have more of a magnet it is subject.

ATi Eyefinity is a technology that is not new, and on which we have seen many videos of its operation. The other day we publish the video Twitter CoD: MW2 working in 6 screens with 5870 Eyefinity 6 tabled this morning and today I have to talk about another even more powerful hardware that could run such a setup: XFX ATi 5970 Eyefinity 6.

As the name implies, this card would be based on the original 5970 which would have added six miniDisplayPort ports to connect all the screens. Is said to include 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and will also come overclocked, with clocks significantly higher than the original version.

On the negative side we find a much higher power than more conventional with two 8-pin connectors each to feed the beast. XFX, one of the manufacturers of cards that I personally I like most, has also designed a new ventilation system, but neither differs much from the original ATi, it seems to use a single fan, but this time located in the center rather than one end.

Although still unknown final price, we might mention that the XFX 5970 ATi Eyefinity 6 could be around 800 euros or 1000 since the original model currently costs around 600. The good news is that will give us a strange gift, a sort of gun memorial engraved card bearing the logo of XFX’s own and that insurance is sold at great price in any auction house.

The downside, it will be a numbered limited edition, it is said that about 1,500 units.

Vía | TechPowerUp.
More info | Nordichardware.

Slowly start to approach the day in which Apple IPAD arriving in Spain, although the manufacturer has not confirmed anything yet. However, since there are several sources indicating that this launch will be held on April 24, because Apple has told some workers in Canada than even 24 or 25 may be picked the day off.

This information fits with which Apple itself argued several weeks ago, which stated that the IPAD be available worldwide in late April. Interestingly also is the sabbath, as the next 3 days was chosen for the device to start selling in the U.S. where it seems to be selling extremely well.

(# ) As is common now in every Apple product launches, news are coming almost continuously and its pace will accelerate even more as we approach the same day 3. All that is know today is that it has shipped to stores and has been a large number of sales, enough to delay shipments past few weeks.

On the IPAD release date in Spain, on April 24 has enough cards to win the jackpot, but far from being confirmed. As it says in Applesfera Aitor certainly confirm that from Cupertino as early as next week.

Vía | Applesfera.

We had seen several pictures of this model of graphics card, and even a few weeks ago we talked about more specific data. The new graphics card gets official Eyefinity 6 and confirms our expectations, including six starts miniDisplayPort to connect six separate monitors which need not all have the same resolution, but will support up to 2560 × 1600 pixels, and also may be willing and placed in several different ways.

The ATi 5870 card Eyefinity 6 is evolved on the original model. Include 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, the GPU 850 MHz to 1.2 GHz, a TDP of 188 watts and a design identical to the 5800 Series, with the same ventilation. Then, as always, will be the responsibility of each editor to choose the final versions.

Interesting what denominal Bezel Compensation, a software that can be adjusted in a simple and intuitive for all screens not give images that are mounted between them. It should also configure different monitors to eliminate the bad effect produced by the edges of the various monitors connected.

ATi has already confirmed several titles that are fully compatible with ATi Eyefinity, and even announced the agreements those who have come with several companies in the sector to promote this exciting technology. For now there are few, but if successful Eyefinity surely be many more in the coming years.

As mentioned above, ATi Eyefinity and in particular this ATi 5870 Eyefinity 6 are the main problem to be very expensive. Not only the card will cost 489 euros (up from 300-350 euros from the 5870 standard), but we also have to buy each and every one of the monitors, who will remember to include at least one DisplayPort input. For anything that we want a decent setup monitors based on 200 euros (mid-range, there are models that are ten times more expensive) and we can go about doing accounts and credit card ready.

Helpful? Absolutely, but like everything else, is the first release of a new way to experience with computers, but has a very wide margin of improvement for the future. For now, the ATi 5870 Eyefinity 6 more than for video games is ideal for businesses where you need a job with lots of information, all of it spread over a few monitors on the same computer.

(# ) More info | ATi.

Easter usually means travel, vacation, tourism … have in common what all those words? For the GPS, for example. However, since a few years ago, navigation is not the only application of geo.

While the GPS in mobile phones was from the start as a way to get these small computers in the car navigation (Nokia has a lot to say with his Navigator models) have become more open soon fronts that make the GPS, along with the camera and the permanent Internet connection, are almost more important than the basic functionality of the phone itself: talk.

GPS Navigation foot

In the first feature out of the car that has given the GPS in mobile phones, we have marked in red navigation on foot. Normally, phones intended for use as personal GPS incorporates special software for that task. In this field, Nokia has also taken the lead and even some excellent maps available for free.

Fairly related to the geo when we go through a city is Google, which has based much of the success of local searches in the positioning of the user. Nothing could be easier to find a shop or restaurant and suggest us to take us there directly.

Social networks now more than ever

The GPS is also serving as a basis for enhancing the shooting. If you are positioned, it is easier to associate information to them. The same applies to services Tuenti style sites or the next feature to add locations to come in Facebook.

The need to share that is born of the Internet and networks of friends is much easier if the phone automatically adds where we are. This automatic geolocation is much simpler and more effective if the phone includes GPS. With these data, the recommendations are a breeze.

So even a few years ago the presence of GPS in mobile phone functionality was searched and placed no pressure on new smartphones we should hardly look for our use of these phones almost input required. And manufacturers listen very well there.

The free navigation of Google Maps made a dent in the business of geolocation systems, but it certainly was the decision by Nokia to offer their services completely free shipping for many terminals on the market potential that was destabilizing the business. Almost without realizing it, the mobile phone is eating her cake.

The companies that develop software, provide services or sell dedicated devices are mulling over the matter, the truth is that the maneuvers have not been made expect: TomTom has decided to offer free of charge and without time limit, updating maps on their devices, as well as updates on traffic services.

For now only available in the U.S., and XL and XXL models exceeding $ 200. The company also provides value to their devices, arguing that it is not necessary to use 3G networks to show a map, like Google devices.

Please remember that in the case of Ovi Maps, we have no speed problems while downloading the maps, since we can take them on the phone, but if we connect the AGPS or want to see satellite view if you need data connection . We also ensure that your GPS connect with satellites faster than it normally can a mobile phone.

Official Site | TomTom.

Shortly after filing its most simple solution for GPS navigation in cars, TomTom gets its second version. The new TomTom device is a GPS start2 plain, simple, small-scale, with interchangeable covers system to give even more informality.

This release includes new features like the advanced indication of cycle, in which marks clearly the lane in which sections should be located in complex, and text to speech system.

In addition to the design simplicity of the TomTom start2 immediately appreciate it in menus. His idea is that we add functionality as the go needing. For example, this model is compatible with RDS-TMC system, but we need an external receiver which is purchased separately.

In its 3.5-inch screen can take TomTom IQ Routes technology, which uses historical measures speed of road users, analyzed according to time and day of travel. As usual in TomTom teams, the mounting structure for the windscreen of the salient points to be very compact and easy to fit.

The start2 TomTom will be available from April 15 at a price of 130 maps of the Iberian peninsula for 30 euros or more with 42 countries in Europe. If you want to buy shells to give it more personality, each one will cost us 15 euros.

More info | TomTom.

UPDATE: iTunes 9.1 is now official for the past few minutes. You can read all the information in Applesfera.

With Saturday at the horizon (for it is the day of the iPad D in theory), anything that involves Apple prepares. In New York, waiting to grab a shop iPad not think it’s very massive. Applesfera tells us from there.

If one of the pillars underpinning the iPad is the market for electronic books and journals, iTunes should be updated.

That moment seems to be this weekend. The new iTunes version 9.1 will be able to manage e-books when the iPad sync with your computer. It is expected any revolution in the program because one of his rivals in the market, Amazon has already announced its application for the iPad, which seems to work fine.

Also, do not forget that Apple will build in this area from behind, then the holders of e-books already have a program to manage them. Will they be able to dethrone Amazon based on its proven system? At least the editors and publications are the work of working for the iPad.

In Applesfera | iTunes 9.1 could arrive this weekend with some new features.