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WiMax Goes Mid-Range with the Samsung Conquer 4G

<img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="240" src="http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2857/8414400mfaa5741a45733a2.jpg" width="131" />Samsung has announced a very interesting phone recently that straddles the line between high and low end devices with a very curious mix of specs. The device mixes some of the standard features of today’s superphones, 4G WiMax and a front facing camera specifically. Most of the other specs are very bland. Clearly as technology progresses so does our definition of high end. Let’s start with a break-down of these very confusing specs. A 3.5″ HVGA screen, with a 3.2 MP camera makes it looks low end, but WiMax and a 1.3 MP front facing camera tell another story. Throw in a single core 1 GHz processor, and you’re smack in the middle of no man’s land. This comes as another in line of Samsung mid range Android phones. Android offers a much wider price range then other smartphone platforms with devices ranging from $0 to $300 (with contracts). Samsung is the manufacturer with one of the widest ranges. It looks like Samsung is convinced that there is plenty of money to be made by offering as big a range as possible, and apparently there was a gap between the Galaxy S II and the next level down.

WiMax Goes Mid-Range with the Samsung Conquer 4G

Samsung has announced a very interesting phone recently that straddles the line between high and low end devices with a very curious mix of ...

New Technicolor standard means no more 3D headaches

<img alt="Technicolor 3d standards set" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/images/Technicolor%203D-420-90.jpg" title="Technicolor 3d standards set" width="420"> The latest news out of Tinseltown is that Technicolor is launching a new 3D certification program, to make sure that 3D movies are comfortable to watch. </IMG> The Hollywood Reporter notes that Technicolor has introduced a 3D Certification program aimed at both broadcasters and network service providers, so that any 3D material and content developed meets minimum quality requirements before being seen in the cinema or via your new 3D TV. The service is currently being called Technicolor Certifi3D, and is a 3D analysis software tool developed by Technicolor. Technicolor's new 3D analysis software can give a pixel count for objects that might seem to close or too far away from the viewer and thus cause headaches or discomfort. No more 3D headaches "Our 3D certification platform allows our stereo technicians to quickly and precisely diagnose many of the issues that create viewer fatigue and discomfort," said Pierre Routhier, Technicolor's VP for 3D product strategy and business development. "Our goal in launching the Certifi3D program was to take a proactive approach in support of the industry to ensure a consistent and quality end consumer 3D experience in the home. "If viewers get headaches and nausea it can impact their interest in 3D TV more than the issue of little content." Technicolor will stringently check production quality in 3D TV and movie content, looking out in particular for sync issues and colour differences. The company also plans to launch training programs to broadcasters and content creators to help them move to best practise 3D production methods. Technicolor will soon roll out the new 3D certification program in London and Los Angeles.

New Technicolor standard means no more 3D headaches

The latest news out of Tinseltown is that Technicolor is launching a new 3D certification program, to make sure that 3D movies are comfortab...