This is the follow up to the ENVY 14 Spectre launched earlier in the year at CES.
And here is a video of it in action:
No specifics on pricing yet, but as with all the Windows 8 devices shown at IFA expect them to be launched at the end of October at or around the same time that Windows 8 is officially released.
So what do you think of the HP Spectre XT then? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
The X2 is very lightweight and the screen is very responsive.
Here is the screen and keyboard separated:
Here you can see the ports on both sides of the X2.
And the new Windows logo along with the button to release the slate,
And this is the back of the slate part:
And here is a short video of it in action:
No specifics on pricing yet, but as with all the Windows 8 devices shown at IFA expect them to be launched at the end of October at or around the same time that Windows 8 is officially released.
So what do you think of the HP ENVY X2 then? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Dave at the guys at the Home Server Show have released episode 195.
Here’s what Dave has to say about this weeks show:
We are back with a packed episode this time. We start out with the 2nd Annual Meetup date and details. You don’t want to miss it! I’ll be talking a lot about Synology and differences between 2 and 4 bay units. Synology also has a new box coming out and we talk about it a bit. CrashPlan and SkyDrive are also a part of the conversation as well as Windows 8 tablets and phones that are headed our way. We also briefly touch on LastPass and 2 factor authentication.
There has been another beta build from CoveCube! StableBit DrivePool development marches on – now its version 1.0.2.6817.
Here is how CoveCube describes this application:
Combine all your hard drives into one big storage pool (except the system drive with the OS).
Add and remove drives from the pool at any time without re-partitioning or manually moving folders.
Create duplicated folders on the storage drive pool that are protected against single drive failure. If a drive fails on which a duplicated file was stored, the contents of that file will remain readable even without the drive.
All your data is stored in standard NTFS files. You can always access your files even if the Windows Home Server completely crashes or this add-in can’t be used.
* Pool size chart vanished when pool had < 1KB of data.
* Balance ratio will not decrease unless pool has > 1MB.
* [D] Fixed real-time file size tracking issues related to multiple handles (will re-measure on upgrade).
* Added Settings tab to the balancing settings window. – Control when automatic balancing happens. – Control automatic balancing triggers. – Allow 3rd party balancers to start an immediate balancing pass at any time.
If you have, or are interested in the Raspberry Pi, then you might want to download the new issue of The MagPi digital magazine.
This is how the Raspberry Pi guys describe the magazine:
The MagPi, a free online magazine dedicated to the Raspberry Pi, whose first issue was released a few days ago, is a perfect example of that. It’s been put together entirely by volunteers, guided by Ash Stone, Jason “Jaseman” Davies, Meltwater and other names you may recognise from the forums and comments on this site. I was broadly aware they were up to something, but I was amazed at the scope of what they sent me to look at earlier in the week, and I’ve been really, really impressed by the first issue. There are Debian and Puppy guides, articles on computing history, ideas for robotics projects, tutorials in Scratch and Python (with code you can type in yourself, just like in the good old days), features about the Raspberry Pi itself, and other goodies to dig into. I really can’t recommend it enough, and if you haven’t been lucky enough to get to the head of the queue, you don’t need a Raspberry Pi to find it useful (you might actually find the magazine good preparation before yours arrives).
It is a really interesting read – so go download it today, and let us know what you think!
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Collection #4: Final Assault Pack will be available next week and to keep you going we have the new trailer.
Saluting Modern Warfare 3’s Season of Content, the fourth and final DLC collection deploys with five all-new Multiplayer Maps. Surrounded by mountains, “Gulch” sends combatants into a forgotten mining town with only mine shafts and equipment sheds for cover. The Jersey coast awaits in “Boardwalk,” where fun in the sun means facing enemies on the beach. Players must earn their sea legs on “Off shore” and “Decommission,” where deadly oceanic oilrigs and a maze of rotting ocean liners provide the perfect setting for shoreline-based combat. Rounding out the collection is a trip to New Orleans’ war-torn French Quarter, where “Parish” pits players against one another amidst the city’s rubble.
Modern Warfare 3 Collection 4 Final Assault is available from 6th September on Xbox Live
Premiering this October on the new Machinima Prime channel on YouTube, and on Halo Waypoint, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” is a live-action digital series that takes fans back to the terrifying beginning of the Human/Covenant war, when the Master Chief inspired a young cadet who would eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC’s greatest vessel: the UNSC Infinity. “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” tells a story leading into the events of “Halo 4,” the biggest entertainment event of 2012.
The new recruits at Corbulo Academy of Military Science, the UNSC’s premiere training facility, gear up for their first-hand training with cyro-sleep in a new vignette entitled “Cryo” from the upcoming live-action digital series, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.”
At the Corbulo Academy of Military Science, cadets receive first-hand training with cryo-sleep, a technology necessary for deep-space travel to other worlds. But for one cadet, trying to get normal sleep the night before his first experience with cryo proves difficult when his head is filled with stories from his very creative room-mate. You can watch the video below:
“Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” tells an exciting story of heroism and sacrifice on a scale never before seen in the “Halo” universe, taking fans back to the beginning of the human and Covenant war and leading into the events of “Halo 4.” Set against the backdrop of a United Nations Space Command (UNSC) military academy, a group of highborn cadets are training to be the next generation of soldiers in the UNSC’s ongoing war with insurrectionists in the outer colonial planets. Among these cadets, Thomas Lasky struggles with his doubts about this war, and with the burden of expectations he may not be able to carry. As Lasky comes to terms with his potential as a military leader, the terrifying alien alliance known as the Covenant arrives and turns his world upside down. Inspired by the Master Chief, he must decide what it means to be a hero. “Halo” fans that experience Lasky’s thrilling origin story in “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” will be rewarded with special insights into the story of “Halo 4” and the “Halo Infinity Multiplayer” experience.
Directed by Stewart Hendler (“H+,” “Sorority Row”) and written by Todd Helbing and Aaron Helbing (“Smallville,” “Spartacus”), “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” features a diverse cast of established and up-and-coming Hollywood talent, including Tom Green (“Dance Academy”) as Thomas Lasky, Anna Popplewell (“The Chronicles of Narnia”) as Chyler Silva, Daniel Cudmore (“X2,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “The Twilight Saga”) as the Master Chief, Ayelet Zurer (“Angels & Demons,” “Munich”) as Mehaffey, Mike Dopud (“Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol”) as General Black, Enisha Brewster (“Footloose”) as April Orenski, Masam Holden (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Elizabethtown”) as Michael “Sully” Sullivan, Osric Chau (“2012”) as JJ Chen, Iain Belcher (“Supernatural”) as Vickers, and Kat De Lieva as Dimah.
“Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” is backed by a top-tier production team led by executive producers Lydia Antonini and Josh Feldman, former Warner Bros. and Playtone executives, respectively. Continuing its involvement with the “Halo” franchise, Legacy Effects (“The Hunger Games,” “The Avengers,” “Avatar”) is creating specialised costumes and armor, and visual effects are being designed by an award-winning team led by John Sullivan (“The Pacific”). Production services are provided by Herzog & Co.
An extended, 90-minute Special Edition featuring additional footage and bonus content will be available Nov. 6 in the “Halo 4” Limited Edition and on video on-demand services.
Set almost five years after the events of “Halo 3,” “Halo 4” takes the series in a bold new direction and sets the stage for an epic new sci-fi saga, in which the Master Chief returns to confront his destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. In addition to a rich story and campaign, “Halo 4” introduces a groundbreaking new multiplayer offering, called “Halo Infinity Multiplayer,” that builds off of the “Halo” franchise’s rich multiplayer history and promises to continue to innovate and redefine the way people think about storytelling and multiplayer experiences.
I am really looking forward to Halo 4, and I am also looking forward to watching Forward Unto Dawn!
What do you think of it so far? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Brian has also released version 2.13 Pre Release 1 of My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011.
Windows Home Server 2011
My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 operates as database back-end for My Movies clients in multi-zone environments.
The My Movies for Windows Media Center or My Movies Collection Management products can be downloaded and installed on client PC’s to maintain movies in the database on My Movies for Windows Home Sever 2011.
My Movies may not be pre-installed on commercial products, nor in any way redistributed or provided to end-users by installers that is not part of our installer program.
My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 2.13 (PR1) changes:
Added: Option to use external storage devices instead of only internal storage.
Before installing a pre release version, you must make a backup of your database using the Collection Management program. There are no guarantee that a pre release version functions as expected, and it should therefore only be used for evaluation purposes. The database backup ensures that you can revert back to the latest stable version.
Skype for Android has been updated and brings both bug fixes and Bluetooth improvements.
Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move
Make free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family.
Features:
– Skype to Skype IMs, video and voice calls are free over 3G or WiFi.
– Make low-cost calls and SMS to mobiles or landlines from your Android.
– Send pictures, videos and files to any of your contacts.
– Enjoy high-quality sound when you call anyone else on Skype.
– Talk face to face or show what you’re seeing with front and rear-facing cameras.
What’s in this version:
Bluetooth improvements
• More reliable connection with headsets
• More headsets supported
Bug fixes
• No more random signing out
• Fixed green video on HTC devices
• Restored video quality on Nvidia-powered devices
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