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Ultra High Speeds for Samsung MicroSDs

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UHS microSDsSamsung announces microSD cards supporting the Ultra High Speed Class 1 (UHS-1) memory card interface, with 16GB cards reaching maximum sequential read speeds of up to 80 MB/s.

The UHS-1 interface is ideal for LTE (Long Term Evolution) smartphones and tablets, allowing high-quality image and video playback directly from memory cards.

Currently only SDXC and SDHC cards designed for pro-camera use carry the UHS-1 designation.

Samsung promises microSD cards carrying the interface will also be available in higher densities in the future.

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Better Posture Through Monitor

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Are your customers sitting in an incorrect position while using their PCs? Maybe they will want to get the Philips ErgoSensor Monitor, a 24" LCD display with sensors checking user posture.

ErgoSensorThe display uses a built-in CMOS sensor and DigitalOptics software to check the user's neck angle and distance while sitting in front of the screen by measuring inter-pupillary distance (the distance of the 2 pupils) from the monitor.

After measuring, the system then gives advice on sitting in an ergonomic position, complete with tips on optimal viewing distances, ergonomic neck angles and even time break advice.

It even caters for your more eco-conscious customers-- the monitor automatically powers down if no one is present in front of it, construction is in 65% recycled plastics, the housing is PVC-BFR free and a 0-watt hard switch cuts power off completely.

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Sony Announces Mobile Communications Leadership

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Sony Mobile Communications names Sony CEO and Executive VP Kunimasa Suzuki President and CEO, replacing ex-Sony Ericsson President and CEO Bert Nordberg.

Kunimasa SuzukiSuzuki starts his new duties from May 16 2012.

Following the company's "One Sony" reorganisation, Nordberg remained with then-new Sony Mobile Communications while Suzuki was to "oversee the mobile business." Nordberg will remain within the Sony Mobile board as Chairman.

Meanwhile Yoshihisa (Bob) Ishida will continue serving as Deputy CEO and Kristian Tear will remain Executive VP of Sales and Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications.

Suzuki will be overseeing planning and design of future Sony mobile consumer products and services, including smartphones, tablets and PCs.

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Microsoft Pulls Distribution Out of Germany

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Reuters reports Microsoft is pulling its European software distribution operations from Germany to the Netherlands due to the web of patent disputes it is going through with Motorola Mobility.

MicrosoftMotorola is suing Microsoft over use of the H.264 video codec standard-- and the decision the Mannheim Regional Court does on April 17 has the power to ban Windows 7 (and related technologies such as Media Player) and Xbox sales in the biggest European economy, as well as other countries the German centre supplies.

"We would have preferred to keep our European distribution center in Germany, where it has been for many years. But unfortunately the risk from disruptions from Motorola's patent litigation is simply too high," Microsoft says.

Flexible LG Displays Launching Soon

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EReaders might soon get lighter and more flexible-- LG Display plans to launch a flexible plastic electronic paper display (EPD) in Europe for eReader use this month, a world first according to the company.

LG EPDThe LG design measures 6" diagonally and handles XGA (1024x768) resolutions. Construction is in plastic, meaning the display is only 0.7mm thick and weighs 14g (50% less than traditional glass displays). It is not able to handle colours or animation, but should offer a crisp reading experience.

The company says the EPD display is also "more durable" and is bendable by up to 40 degrees (but cannot be folded or rolled up).

Products carrying the displays should be launching in Europe by April 2012.

The technology can also go towards more future developments (such as plastic OLEDs and flexible displays) as well as find deployment in digital signage applications.

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