From the press release:

LG Optimus 2X with Tegra 2 Offers Top Multimedia Features for a Better User Experience

LG Electronics (LG) recently unveiled the LG Optimus 2X, the world’s first smartphone with a dual-core processor. Along with more powerful multimedia features, the LG Optimus 2X’s high-performance Tegra 2 processor makes for faster, smoother web browsing and applications and lets users multitask with virtually no screen lag.

“Dual-core technology is the next leap forward in mobile technology so this is no small achievement to be the first to offer a smartphone utilising this technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO and President of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “With unique features such as HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) mirroring and exceptional graphics performance, the LG Optimus 2X is proof of LG’s commitment to high-end smartphones in 2011.”

Developed by graphics processor powerhouse NVIDIA ®, the dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. Users will experience faster web browsing and smoother gameplay compared with single-core processors running at the same speed as well as instantaneous touch response and seamless multitasking between applications.

The LG Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback and recording with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality. The LG Optimus 2X can connect wirelessly to any DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible digital device such as HD TVs for a console-like gaming experience taking full advantage of the phone’s HDMI mirroring, accelerometer and gyro sensor. The smartphone also includes both rear- and front-facing cameras, microSD memory expandability, Micro-USB port and a hefty 1500mAh battery.

The LG Optimus 2X will be available in Korea next month with countries in Europe and Asia to follow. This mobile phone will initially be released with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and will be upgradeable to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The upgrade schedule will be announced in local markets in due course.

Key specifications:

1Ghz Dual-core Processor (NVIDIA Tegra 2)

4-inch WVGA screen

8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)

1,500 mAh battery

8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera

HDMI mirroring

1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording

Sounds like a lot of power.  I’m just thinking – I still am using my old AMD T-Bird 1Ghz running Windows XP…and now here comes a smartphone that has more power than my comp.  What is going to happen with this Android type system?  Seems like Android is going to have a lot of power….which goes to the thinking of do we even need a Chrome OS as Android will probably be the product of choice in which case Chrome OS would just be absorbed.  Exciting times.  Can’t wait for the new year!

For many of you, this is an extremely stressful time of year.  The holidays are coming up, and you have no idea what to get that gadget geek nephew, cousin, uncle, brother, sister….or friend.  Fortunately, your friends at JAMM are here to help.  In today’s age of digital media, many of us store our photos, music libraries, even our videos on our computers.  Thy sure have come a long way since the “digital typewriters” I grew up with.  The problem with all of this today, is that too many computers come with hard drives which are simply not equipped to handle this barrage of digital media.  Even those which can store all of your content lock you into one location, making it difficult to access your media content from other computers. 

What you really need is a way to store your digital media in such a way that you can access it from anywhere.  Sure, you can store your media online, in one of the many cloud storage sites, but really, questions abound about security and privacy these days.  What you really need is a portable drive, and for that we can turn to Seagate and their latest line of portable GoFlex drives.

The GoFlex drives are the most portable drives to come out of Seagate’s labs.  Unlike previous generations of portable drives, the GoFlex drives feature a removable adaptor on the back, which can be replaced with a variety of connections.  This means the same drive can be quickly and easily connected to any USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA, or FireWire connection.  In other words, no matter which variety of connection your computer features, there is a GoFlex adaptor to fit your needs (and it works just as well on Mac and Windows computers).

What really makes the Seagate GoFlex series of portable drives impressive, however, are their size.  The Goflex series features some of the largest storage options available in portable drives, as well as some of the skinniest drives out there.   Of course, I am talking about the massive storage space available in the world’s first 1.5 TB GoFlex ultra-portable drive (yes, I said terabyte).  It absolutely amazes me that these portable drives can hold so much.  I remember like yesterday when my computer had a whopping 40 MB hard drive, and that was considered enormous.  Today, hundreds of gigabytes is often not enough to cover our storage needs.  So, along comes Seagate nonchalantly offering multiple terabytes in a tiny portable drive.  They even found a way to slim it down, offering a standard 22mm drive, but also the ultra-skinny 14mm drive.

Rounding out the package is Seagate’s trademark backup software.  As most Seagate fans know, there is no need for CD-ROMs or other external discs.  All of the software is built right into your new Seagate drive.  So all you will need to do is plug it in and wait for the software to get started.  I took a look at this fantastic backup (and more) utility last summer.  You can read all about it, here.

As if this was not already the perfect gift for the techno-geek in your life, the GoFlex series of drives now include the ability to watch 20 preloaded movies (including the new Star Trek movie). Just register the drive and follow the instructions to start unlocking your movies (only Star Trek is free). 

In this age of digital media, storage is always going to be a premium.  Which is why the Seagate ultra-portable GoFlex drives are the perfect gift for geeks and technophobes alike.  They are skinny, small, portable, flexible, easy to use, and (frankly) can hold a ton (or a terabyte) of data.

The Seagate GoFlex drives are available from Seagate, and range in price from $60 to $230. 

PhatWare Corporation has today released PhatPad for iPad, a note-taking and collaboration app featuring PhatWare’s proven handwriting recognition technology. More than just a note-taking app, PhatPad turns an iPad into an advanced brainstorming tool by enabling users to draw, write, and type on the iPad, then instantly share ideas via email, WiFi sync, Dropbox, or with PhatPad’s built-in presentation mode.

PhatPad’s key features include:

· Smooth-flowing digital ink technology which lets iPad users scribble notes as if they are writing on real paper

· The ability to combine drawing, handwritten text, images, and digital text on the same document page to create media-rich content

· Powerful handwriting recognition engine which automatically converts handwritten notes into text

· Desktop synchronization via Dropbox or iTunes

· File sharing either with WiFi or email

· Printing to a printer on wireless network via AirPrint

The beauty of PhatPad as a note-taking, collaboration and brainstorming tool is it allows users to draw pictures, jot notes, or put a mixture of pictures, drawings, handwritten and typed text on a virtual scratch pad. The included handwriting recognition engine allows PhatPad users to convert previously recorded handwritten notes into digital text, and edit text using either the handwriting input panel or the keyboard. PhatPad documents can be synchronized with the desktop computer via iTunes or Dropbox, exchanged between two or more devices on the local WiFi network, printed, emailed, or exported to PDF.

Brainstorming and collaborating with team members is simple using PhatPad’s Presentation mode, which allows users to create quick presentations and display them on the iPad screen.

“PhatPad will transform the way mobile professionals and workgroups brainstorm ideas, take notes, and collaborate,” said Stanislav Miasnikov, president of PhatWare Corp. “We are very excited to finally unveil our new iPad version and introduce PhatPad to an entirely new market of business and professional users.”

PhatPad is available in the iTunes App Store for the special introductory price of only $4.99 (regular price is $9.99). For more information about PhatPad, visit PhatWare’s web site at www.phatware.com/phatpad.

iPod Touch and iPad, will be coming to the App Store this Thursday 16^th December. To wet your appetite, check out the trailer:

Gogogic are pleased to announce that, after overwhelmingly positive early reviews, they are happy to offer Symbol6 Redux FREE to iPhone and iPod Touch gamers in the run-up to Christmas.

Featuring a simple, colourful and intuitive player interface, Symbol6 Redux is a game of fast-paced recognition and hand-eye coordination.  Divided into three modes of varying difficulty (Kids, Normal and Expert) Symbol6 Redux offers accessible, challenging play to everyone from very young children and their parents to the most competitive, score-chasing mobile gamers

The player is tasked with running the Symbol6 “machine”, a hexagon housing up to seven different movable tiles. These machine tiles must be dragged to match incoming hexagonal tiles that appear from the edges of the screen.

· Match tiles according to their colour and symbol

· Switch the positions of any two tiles with the swipe of a finger

· Build up combos by consistently matching incoming tiles

· Flick correctly positioned tiles to intercept incoming tiles and earn extra points

· Beware of incoming destructive tiles, which can disrupt your game.  Rotate your machine or tilt your device to block their effects.

· Level up to repair your Symbol6 machine and progress to a more challenging pace of play

· Share your high scores with friends and family via Apple Game Center

Download Symbol6 Redux for iPhone/iPod Touch FREE here now:

iPod touch/iPhone – http://itunes.apple.com/app/symbol6-redux/id397969134?mt=8