Sony VAIO VPCJ236FJ All-In-One PC

Sony has once again expanded its line of all-in-one PCs by showing of the VAIO VPCJ236FJ. Available in both white and black color options, this space-saving machine is packed with a 21.5-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.20GHz Intel Pentium B960 processor, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 1.5TB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, two USB 3.0 ports an runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The VAIO VPCJ236FJ will go on sale from March 3rd for around 120,000 Yen (about $1,495)

Panasonic introduces the P-04D ELUGA, its latest waterproof & ultra-slim Android Smartphone

In just 7.8mm thin, Panasonic succeed to bring a stunning little device that for once stands out for its Japanese competitors thanks to its simple yet elegant lines. The P-04D, also known as ELUGA comes with a 4.3” 960×540 OLED Display a 1GHz Dual Core CPU, NFC, DLNA, Bluetooth a 8Mpix Camera and Android 2.3.5 with a future upgrade to Android 4.0. 
Set to be unveiled to the public next week at MWC, the P-04D with its Waterproof body IPX5/7 and its 103g has everything it needs to seduce a Japanese market that seems to be very found of Apple’s iOS devices.

Box Offers 50GB Free Cloud Storage to All Android Users

Box, the company that offers cloud storage to both desktop and mobile users, has just announced it will offer 50GB of free cloud storage to all Android phone users.

After Dropbox unveiled partnerships with LG, HTC and Sony, Box, a rival company decided to make the same offer available for free to all those who own Android phones other than these three aforementioned.

Starting today and through Friday, March 23, 2012, Android users who want to take advantage of this offer will only have to download the application via Android Market.

If they already have it installed they simply need to log-in and update it to claim the free 50GB cloud storageaccount upgrade.

Box is now available as a free download in the Android Market and it should be fully compatible with all devices running Android 1.6 and up.

Acer CloudMobile Gets Detailed: Android 4.0, 8MP Camera, 1.5 Ghz Dual-Core CPU

Acer has given few details on CloudMobile's specs sheet, but the company announced its upcoming ICS-based smartphone has already received an iF Design award last year.

Today, the Italian site Cellularemagazine leaked most of the phones specs and also published a hands-on video showing the Acer CloudMobile in action.

According to them,Acer Cloud Mobile will be delivered with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system on board, as well as a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor.

On the back, the smartphone is said to boast an 8-megapixel camera, which features autofocus, LED flash and HD video recording. There's also a large 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, along with HSPA and Wi-Fi support.

Acer CloudMobile is expected to be officially introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2012 expo, which is set to kick off on February 27.

SMART Storage Systems Announces the Optimus Ultra SAS SSD

SMART Storage Systems today announced the Optimus Ultra Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) solid-state drive (SSD). An industry-leading combination of performance, capacity, reliability and endurance, the Optimus Ultra is designed to meet enterprise storage application needs, facilitating broad SSD adoption in enterprise environments.

Designed for the enterprise environment, the Optimus Ultra SAS SSD delivers read/write performance of 100K/60K IOPS and a sustained transfer rate of 1 GB/s in wide port operation, while achieving 25 full random drive writes per day for a period of five years with consumer-grade multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash. This powerful combination of performance and endurance addresses the storage requirements of even the most demanding enterprise customers. The Optimus Ultra SSD is available in usable capacities ranging from 150 GB to 1.2 TB, meaning enterprise organizations and OEMs no longer need to sacrifice capacity to realize the performance gains of solid-state storage.
 "Enterprise organizations and IT shops are flocking to solid-state storage because of the quantum leap in system performance that this technology engenders" said Arun Taneja, Founder & Consulting Analyst, Taneja Group. "Vendors that can deliver SLC-like performance and endurance at MLC-like prices will clearly command a lot of respect as system designers try to make SSD-based storage pervasive."

The new Optimus Ultra SSD leverages the Guardian Technolgy Platform to provide the endurance and feature set required for enterprise environments. A comprehensive suite of proprietary features, the Guardian Technology Platform is comprised of FlashGuard, EverGuard, and DataGuard technologies. FlashGuard, an innovative combination of Aggregated Flash Management and Advanced Signal Processing technologies, enables commercial MLC flash to achieve higher endurance levels, making it suitable for the enterprise environment. DataGuard and EverGuard technologies ensure data integrity and drive reliability are never compromised, satisfying the demanding reliability requirements of Tier-1 enterprise storage applications.

"Enterprise organizations see the value in SSD technology; however, drive endurance outweighs the performance gains for many companies evaluating SSD solutions," said Joseph Unsworth, research director, NAND Flash and SSD, Gartner. "A product that achieves the performance, capacity, reliability and endurance balance required by enterprise organizations would fundamentally alter the storage landscape and spur significant enterprise adoption."

"The Optimus Ultra takes SSD technology to new heights," said John Scaramuzzo, president at SMART Storage Systems. "By taking cost-effective MLC flash and optimizing endurance at the cell level with our Guardian Technology Platform, Optimus Ultra SSDs deliver the endurance, performance, reliability and capacity enterprise organizations and Tier-1 OEMs require at a more attractive price point. The Optimus Ultra makes solid-state storage a viable option at the most critical storage tiers."

The Optimus Ultra will begin sampling with select customers in Q2 2012.

`Asus` Launches `Eee Pad MeMo 171` Page, Asian Release on March 5

Back at CES, ASUS announced a pair of MeMO tablets: the171 and 370T. The latter caused quite a stir, as it packs NVIDIA's powerhouse Tegra 3 superchip under the hood, along with a 7-inch 1280x800 display, all for under $250. The former, however, is a different beast altogether, as it sports an interesting array of included accessories.
While we patiently wait for more details about the 370T to surface, ASUS has quietly launched the landing page for the 171, showcasing its dual-use nature. Before we go any further, though, here is a quick look at what the 171 has to offer:

• 7-inch display
• 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8260 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB built-in storage, microSD slot
• 5MP rear shooter
• 1.2MP front-facing camera
• microUSB and microHDMI ports
• Android 3.2 (will be upgraded to 4.0)
• Integrated stylus
• MeMIC Bluetooth headset for calls

Notice the last thing on that list? That's what makes the MeMO 171 unique. It offers a small handset-style Bluetooth addon that brings call and SMS functionality to the tablet. The MeMIC doesn't stop there, though, you can also use it to listen to music, check your calendar, and more.
The MeMO 171 is slated for a release in Asia on March 5th, and it will cost $600 USD.

Kouziro Frontier FT701W Android Tablet

Kouziro Frontier is bringing you their newest Android tablet, the FT701W. Powered by a 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 dual-core processor, the device sports a 7.0-inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen display, a 512MB RAM, an 8GB of storage, a microsd card slot slot (up to 32GB), a front-facing camera, a 3.0MP rear-facing camera, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, a micro USB port, a micro HDMI port, a headphone jack, built-in two 1.5W stereo speakers and runs on Android 2.3 OS. The FT701W sells for just 29,800 Yen (about $374) and comes bundled with a cradle.