Mbps vs MBps – What is mbps?

What is Mbps? This has become a common question, A lot of folks get this wrong, time to put it into perspective.

Mbps which stands for Megabits per second is a term that refers to data transfer speeds as measured in megabits (Mb). It is mostly used in data and communications technology to show the speed at which a transfer takes place. In data technology, a megabit simply means over one million bits therefore “Mbps” indicates the transfer of one million bits of data each second.

These are terms that are used to describe how fast data is been sent from one point to another such as between computer to computer or computer to the internet.

This should not be confused with MBps which is another abbreviation that is used to describe Megabytes per second, The two terms have a relationship, eight megabits is equivalent of one Megabyte.

It’s another way of saying millions of bits per second when small letter “b” is used or millions of bytes per second when capital “B” is used

A simple way of putting this mathematically is this:

* 8 bits = 1 byte
* 1000 bytes = 8 kilobits (kb) = 1 Kilobyte (KB)
* 1000 Kilobytes (KB) = 8 megabits (Mb) = 1 Megabyte (MB)

MB to Mb simply means multiplying by 8 while Mb to MB means dividing by 8, the capital “B” is the distinguishing factor here

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Nikon unveils D600, its first budget full-frame DSLR

Here it is, folks. Nikon's long-awaited D600 DSLR, a camera that's sure to prove very tempting for Nikon shooters looking to make the leap to full-frame photography.

Nikon fans who’ve been wanting to get their hands on a full-frame DSLR, but found prices for the likes of the D800 and D4 to be prohibitive, will be taking a keen interest in the Japanese camera company’s latest addition to the market, the D600, which comes with a body-only price tag of $2,099.

Packed inside the weather-sealed magnesium alloy body of the new shooter is a 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and the same EXPEED 3 image-processing engine found in high-end Nikon DSLRs such as the D4 and D800.

The body is similar in size and weight to the D7000, making it the smallest and lightest of any of Nikon’s full-frame offerings.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the D600’s key features:

- 24.3-megapixel CMOS sensor

- 39-point autofocus system

- ISO range from 100 to 6400

- maximum of 5.5fps

- dual SD card slots

- 1080p HD video at 30, 25 or 24 fps

- 3.2-inch LED display

- 100 percent viewfinder coverage

- $2,099 (body only)

- $2,699 with the 24-85mm lens

The D600 is reportedly scheduled to start shipping next week.

Launching with the new camera will be the new $60 WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter that allows the quick and easy transfer of photos to mobile devices (most Android and iOS devices; free accompanying app required), and can also be used to fire the shutter remotely at a distance of up to 50 feet.

The D600’s price tag is at least $1,000 less than Nikon’s next-in-line D800, and may be tempting for some D800/D3/s/x/D4 owners in need of a back-up body.

At the other end, this camera is sure to appeal to DX shooters looking to make the leap to a full-frame format, considered to produce better high-ISO results and offering more creativity with depth of field. However, users of cameras such as the D7000 and D300s should keep in mind that any DX lenses they currently use may produce a vignette effect when used with an FX camera, which means forking out for a bunch of new lenses. DX users fond of shooting sports and wildlife might also miss the 1.5x crop factor they enjoy with their current camera.

For full information on the D600, check out its dedicated webpage here.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

Windows Phone Store is the new name of the Marketplace

Microsoft has officially scrapped the Windows Phone Marketplace, folks. The new go-to place for the software giant’s mobile OS applications will be called Windows Phone Store from now on.

Along with the new name, Microsoft has introduced several improvements to the Windows Phone Store. They include better search functionality powered by Bing, as well as overhauled app lists. The latter include Top Free, Top Paid, as well as New + Rising categories. The new application lists will only be available at the Web Store for now. They are however, expected to hit upcoming Windows Phone devices.

The changes have already landed in Australia and New Zealand. The rest of the world is bound to follow in the coming weeks.

Source : blog[dot]gsmarena[dot]com

Samsung Galaxy Note II gets shown off in an extensive promo video

Much like just about every new tech product launched these days, the Samsung Galaxy Note II comes with a promo video. However, this time the folks at Samsung have decided to go away from the usual format. Instead, they have opted for a fully blown hands-on treatment of the latest Galaxy powerhouse.

The video is naturally centered around the S Pen talents of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, as well as its raw processing power. Check it out below.

You can also find out all about the Samsung Galaxy Note II from our live IFA coverage over here.

Source : blog[dot]gsmarena[dot]com

Pandora for Android hands on: It’s not ugly anymore!

Pandora brings a much-needed update to its Android app. We go hands on to take a look at what has changed in the streaming music service's redesign.

The folks at Pandora have always been rather fond of their Android audience. As they should be. Since releasing its first mobile apps in 2009, Pandora has seen a 1,585 percent increase in its mobile audience. Despite this huge increase in on-the-go audience, the Pandora Android app has gone relatively unchanged. Today, Pandora makes amends with an update that brings a complete redesign.

While the mobile market has been good to Pandora in terms of users — it has 50-100 million Android users alone —  the streaming radio service’s apps have left a lot to be desired. Because the Android user base is so fragmented, it’s hard to create an app that works on every device. The revamped version of Pandora adheres to the new style guidelines for Android apps set by Google, which ideally will optimize its functionality and accessibility across the Android market.

The app sports a new blue and white skin that makes it far more aesthetically pleasing. One thing that is oddly unchanged is the widget, which still uses the same black and white color scheme as the old app. The button layout also remains the same on the widget. It could have just been passed over in the process, but considering the actual function of the widget didn’t change, it’s kind of surprising Pandora didn’t slap a new coat of paint on it. Nonetheless, it functions how you’d expect and looks just fine as it is.

More important than the color pallet (unless you’re worried about having your music app make your eyes or something) is the in-app navigation, which also got touched upon in the redesign. While the standard playback buttons are in the same place, the controls for other options like buying or bookmarking a  track have been moved to a drop down menu. This is an improvement over hiding them on the Menu button, though tapping the Menu button will reveal their new location as well.

If you’re looking to learn more about the song that is currently playing, you’ll no longer have to aim to hit the tiny information button. Instead, a sizable button that shrinks and expands the album art reveals details about the artist and the song. Both are presented as snippets and you can choose what you’d like to read more about. Track information details why Pandora selected songs for your station as well as similar songs. When available, song lyrics also appear. Artist information includes a full biography, discography, and similar artists.

The Pandora for Android app revamp doesn’t feel so much like a total renovation as much as it does slight remodel. It’s not a new house for Android users, but it’s a new coat of paint and some shifted furniture. It’s noticeable enough and it improves the overall functionality of the product, but don’t expect a lot of new functionality. There are already millions of Pandora users that are listening to streaming music on their commutes or in their cubicles. Odds are, this isn’t going to scare any of them away. You can download the update from the Google Play store and give it a shot yourself.

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com

Apple, Samsung CEOs talk, but fail to find a way forward in patent dispute

So that's it, folks. Apple's Tim Cook talked with Samsung's Choi Gee-sung on the off-chance that they might be able to reach an out-of-court settlement, and you know what? They agreed to disagree. So the next chapter of the story of the battle for smartphone supremacy will be written by a nine-person jury.

An out-of-court settlement in the billion-dollar patent infringement court case between Apple and Samsung always seemed unlikely, despite the presiding judge, Lucy Koh, telling the two tech giants last week to talk at least once to try to reach some kind of agreement.

On Monday, it was confirmed in the San Jose courtroom that the two sides had indeed been in contact in the last few days. However, no progress was made.

“The CEOs did speak….There was no resolution,” Samsung attorney Kevin Johnson told Judge Koh.

This means that, as expected, the nine-person jury will get to deliver a verdict on the case. With closing arguments set for Tuesday, the jury should begin their deliberations on Wednesday.

In the patent trial, Apple accuses Samsung of copying elements of its iPhone and iPad devices in the design of a number of its own smartphones and tablets, including Samsung’s Galaxy range of mobile devices. The Cupertino company is pressing for a sales ban on these products, and is also fighting for monetary damages.

Samsung, meanwhile, accuses Apple of infringing a number of its patents, including some linked to the way smartphones deal with email attachments, photos and the playing of music files.

On Wednesday last week, Judge Koh, in a last ditch attempt to resolve the case without it going to the jury, told both sides, “It’s time for peace,” urging them to meet outside the courtroom to try to find a resolution to the dispute.

But the chances of success were always slim. Apple boss Tim Cook and his Samsung counterpart, Choi Gee-sung, had already met once before, prior to the start of the trial. That meeting, in April, also came to nothing.

[via The Verge]

Source : digitaltrends[dot]com