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An Objective Approach to Measuring <endeca_term>Video Playback</endeca_term> Quality in Lossy Networks Using TCP

An Objective Approach to Measuring Video Playback Quality in Lossy Networks Using TCP

...this paper, the authors investigate a new objective measurement for assessing the video playback quality for services delivered in networks that use TCP as a... Read more

9 November, 2010
A Combined Approach for QoS-Guaranteed and Low-Power Video Decoding

A Combined Approach for QoS-Guaranteed and Low-Power Video Decoding

This paper proposes a power management technique for video playback in mobile multimedia devices, which combines low-power video decoding and... Read more

6 February, 2012
Apple's iOS 5.1.1 arrives with bug fixes

Apple's iOS 5.1.1 arrives with bug fixes

...between 2G and 3G networks".The update also tackles bugs affecting AirPlay video playback, issues with syncing Safari bookmarks, and a problem in which an... Read more

8 May, 2012 by Andrew Hoyle

AMD's Trinity processors take on Intel's Ivy Bridge

...major browsers — Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer 9 — to make in-browser video playback less jittery.Ultra-thin devices Although Trinity and Ivy Bridge are... Read more

15 May, 2012 by David Meyer
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook

Dell's XPS 13 Ultrabook looks stunning, and has a good keyboard. However it's short on ports and connectors, and the display's resolution and vertical viewing angles could be better. Read more

3 April, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Lenovo ThinkPad W520

Lenovo ThinkPad W520

Lenovo's ThinkPad W520 is a fast 15.6in. notebook with a high-quality display whose limited portability isn't helped by a brick-like AC adapter. If you do take the W520 on the road, its battery performance ought to be adequate. Read more

27 May, 2011 by Sandra Vogel
HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation

HP EliteBook 8560w Mobile Workstation

The EliteBook 8560w is a well-built 15.6in. mobile workstation that can be configured with top-notch components, making it ideal for CPU-, GPU- and memory-intensive workloads. It's not especially portable, though, and battery life is among its least impressive features. Read more

13 March, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Galaxy Note 10.1 shows some stylus

Galaxy Note 10.1 shows some stylus

...Sketch and Slice It. In addition, it harbours Samsung's hubs for video playback, games, e-reading, music and learning.Image credit: Stephen Shankland Read more

27 February, 2012 by Jessica Dolcourt
BlackBerry Bold 9790

BlackBerry Bold 9790

The Bold 9790 has a small screen and a somewhat cramped keyboard, but it runs BlackBerry 7 OS and there's a full 8GB of internal storage. If you're on a restricted budget and can cope with a compact handset, the Bold 9790 could be a good buy. Read more

8 February, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Toshiba Portégé Z830-10P

Toshiba Portégé Z830-10P

The Portégé Z830 is an impressive business ultrabook. Apart from the amount of flex in the lid, we like the slimline design and thoughtful ergonomics. Not everyone will appreciate the connectors on the back edge, though, and we'd have liked access to the battery. Read more

19 January, 2012 by Sandra Vogel
Mango showdown: Lumia 800 vs HTC Titan

Mango showdown: Lumia 800 vs HTC Titan

...addition of the excellent Nokia Maps, Drive and Mix Radio services. While video playback or photo slideshows on its smaller screen may not be as... Read more

12 November, 2011 by Ben Woods
Dell XPS 15z

Dell XPS 15z

Claiming to be the world's thinnest Windows notebook, the Dell XPS 15z is a sharp-looking package with upgradable high-end features and a reasonable starting price. Read more

24 May, 2011 by Dan Ackerman
Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 (13in.)

Apple MacBook Pro Winter 2011 (13in.)

Despite retaining the same price and look as last year's model, the new 13in. MacBook Pro's significant CPU updates and fantastic battery life make it one of the top notebooks we've reviewed, provided you can live with passable integrated graphics. Read more

2 March, 2011 by Scott Stein
Apple iPad 2

Apple iPad 2

The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalogue and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets. Read more

14 March, 2011 by Donald Bell
Sony Xperia S

Sony Xperia S

The Xperia S is a large and somewhat ungainly smartphone with a superb screen and some high-end features. However, it's severely let down by its lack of storage expansion and sealed-in battery. Read more

23 March, 2012 by Sandra Vogel

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