Aldi offers for 599 $ a desktop PC with a Sandy Bridge processor from Intel to (launch: March 31, 2011). COMPUTER indicates whether the computer is a real bargain.
Foreign aware of newly
The case of the P4385D Akoya looks like that of the previous Medion models: simple and unobtrusive finished in black piano lacquer. Inside, however, a brand new Intel processor from the potters in January 2011 presented Core series "Sandy Bridge ".
Processor and memory
In the quad-core Core Akoya works i5-2300. Clock frequency of the quartet: at 2.8 GHz. Ask about video editing programs, high performance, off Sandy put the turbo. The i5 then clocked at 3.1 GHz. Four gigabytes of memory in this PC-class current standard.
Speed
Whether Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet - the Akoya tasks completed in no time. This is no surprise in a core i5 computers. There were calls the i5 with demanding tasks such as editing video and music. But even these tests completed the Aldi PC without breaking a sweat: The pace was consistently high in the measurements.
Graphics performance
For gaming the graphics card type Geforce GTS 450 is responsible with 512 megabytes of graphics memory. Simple games like "World of Warcraft" presented the Akoya with just under 40 frames per second liquid dar. to stutter, he only came with DirectX 11 titles such as "Stalker": 27 images per second are not quite enough for a smooth video image playback . Reduce the resolution and effects, but are also demanding games playable.
Hard drive, ports, facilities
Programs, games, photos, videos, music you provide on the two-terabyte hard drive. The Akoya has eight easily accessible USB ports, one of which works with the fast 3.0-Standard. On the housing-related Medion proven technology. The data port on the top side has a more dedicated USB 3.0 connector and a power supply. This allows easy connection of external 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives Medion - without plug it to USB and power cables. Screens are either analog VGA and digital via an HDMI or DVI connection. The included keyboard is comfortable to use. The mouse is not exactly luxurious, but perfectly acceptable. Included is a comprehensive program package, including starting with Office 2010 and Corel Draw.
Volume
With noise levels of up to 2.3 Sone of the Medion PC worked really quiet. By comparison, the current 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro drowned in the laboratory with up to four Sone.
Conclusion: Medion Akoya P4385D (MD8890)
Programs and hardware components of the P4385D add up in a single purchase on about 690 $. Thus, the Aldi-PC for 599 $ a very fair offer - especially as the technology is almost always up to date. The Medion is fast, economical with 2.1 sone very quiet and, thanks to a power consumption of only 55 watts. The only catch: The graphics card is too slow for the highest settings in complex games.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The theme of the week
Every Monday, you will find the current issue of the week in the Photography Competition. The photographer who took his picture with the most wins on a compact camera.
The theme of the week offers you the opportunity to test your flexibility as a photographer. To the one provided by the editorial staff focal point, you can post within a week to ten photos. Participation deadline is next Sunday.
The jury will select the best photos every week from the winner who receives a Sigma DP2x worth of 499 $!
Post of the week: Contrast
Images obtained by high contrast, a high voltage. Use complementary colors to highlight your subject in color. A red ladybug comes against a green background to better advantage than a yellow.
The contrast must be represented by you but not to the colors, it can also be caused by conflicting elements. Let your creativity run wild!
The photographer, who meets with his picture on the "contrast" in the opinion of the panel of experts on the best wins, a Sigma DP2x.
The theme of the week offers you the opportunity to test your flexibility as a photographer. To the one provided by the editorial staff focal point, you can post within a week to ten photos. Participation deadline is next Sunday.
The jury will select the best photos every week from the winner who receives a Sigma DP2x worth of 499 $!
Post of the week: Contrast
Images obtained by high contrast, a high voltage. Use complementary colors to highlight your subject in color. A red ladybug comes against a green background to better advantage than a yellow.
The contrast must be represented by you but not to the colors, it can also be caused by conflicting elements. Let your creativity run wild!
The photographer, who meets with his picture on the "contrast" in the opinion of the panel of experts on the best wins, a Sigma DP2x.
Months View: The top games are waiting for April 2011
The April 2011 not only brings massive joke, but also many potential game hits. The editorial gives an outlook.
A few years ago, the spring season for gamers a flat ones. The game makers focused their publications, especially on highly winter business. But as more and more large brands vied for the attention of buyers were in the fall of the blockbuster each other's way. Therefore, more and more manufacturers are relying on the once quiet spring season. Because it's worth it, just to be on the upcoming appearances in the picture. After all, you do not miss a single highlight, and do not invest your money wrong. COMPUTER GAMES helps you stay organized: In the gallery you will find the most interesting releases of the month of April 2011. Enjoy browsing - and gambling.
A few years ago, the spring season for gamers a flat ones. The game makers focused their publications, especially on highly winter business. But as more and more large brands vied for the attention of buyers were in the fall of the blockbuster each other's way. Therefore, more and more manufacturers are relying on the once quiet spring season. Because it's worth it, just to be on the upcoming appearances in the picture. After all, you do not miss a single highlight, and do not invest your money wrong. COMPUTER GAMES helps you stay organized: In the gallery you will find the most interesting releases of the month of April 2011. Enjoy browsing - and gambling.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Apple iPad 2: Faster, leaner, more versatile
While the new competition quickly Tablets in the booming market is depressing, Apple is already the revised version of this model before iPad. Whether by iPad 2 the killer Tablet is coming and it surpasses its predecessor, please read here.
Speed: Dual-core power
IPad 2 has a gigahertz processor, clocked with a "A5 SOC" (developed by Apple) with two computing cores. Thus, the operating speed has been improved markedly. In the test apps started faster and applications such as video editing with the new iMovie and complex 3D racing games run smoothly agreeable. Apple speaks for graphic applications, even from one to nine times higher performance than the first iPad.
Cameras for high-definition video and Face Time
There are new cameras: the front for video calling with VGA resolution (640x480 pixels), in the back of high definition video (1280x720 pixels). With the program iMovie to edit the videos on site. With an effective resolution of 0.6 megapixels delivers iPad two quite blurred and grainy images. Practical: tip of your finger focus on the subject. Geotagging for photos and videos is possible with the 3G version with a GPS receiver, UMTS and WLAN network. The cheapest version determines the place only via WiFi with the digital compass. Video telephony via WLAN only works with other iPads 2, 4 or iPhones with Macs FaceTime.
The screen and cabinet
The 9.7 inches (25 centimeters) wide 4:3 screen has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels at 132 ppi (pixels per inch). The backlit with LEDs screen is sharp, bright and brilliant. As with the iPad 1, the shiny surface leads to strong reflections in sunlight. The iPad weighs 2 in the wireless version of 601 grams and slims it from about 80 grams. This is quite noticeable. The streamlined housing (8.8 mm) with aluminum back is comfortable to hold. The new model is available with a white frame. Surprise in the test lab: For the scratch resistance received iPad two "very low" - the predecessor completed the discipline yet with a smooth one!
Equipment and Accessories
The technical equipment includes a three-axis motion sensor (gyroscope), accelerometers and ambient light sensor. The first images sent iPad only with certain programs on the analog VGA connector. Now, although there is an HDMI output, which is available only via an adapter (39$). The so-called Smart Cover that connects magnetically to the Tablet PC, and opening and closing also provides for on and off, replaces the stiff shell. These screen covers are not in, but are available as accessories.
Battery life
The battery lasted through the normal operation almost 16 hours and is almost on par with its predecessor. Even with heavy use of managed iPad 2 just seven hours. The first generation was through here a little longer. Overall, the endurance is good again.
Intuitive controls, IOS 3.4
The simple delay-free operation remains the best discipline. The multi-touch control works so smoothly and quickly as the iPhone. About iTunes fill the Tablet PC with music, videos, games and apps. The perfect combination of software, shop and works only with Apple's device management software. The App Store cavort now more than 65,000 programs that were created specifically for the iPad. In total, more than 350,000 apps available for download (March 2011).
Internet and again no flash
Apple's browser is "good", the UMTS speed is as fast as the first iPad The wireless performance was in the test rooms, however not as good as its predecessor. The new generation is no Flash content dar. So the Apple Tablet denied on many websites continue the service if it comes to shopping, movies or mini-games.
Availability and prices
IPad 2 since 11 March in the U.S. and from 25 March 2011 in Germany and several other countries in the trade. On space, nothing changes, the prices are even partially been easy: There are models with 16, 32 and 64 gigabytes of storage available. For Wireless model requires Apple depending on memory size 479, 579 and 679 $. The WLAN / UMTS version beats with 599, 699 and 799 euros. Act as provider for the UMTS version of this country again Telekom, O2 and Vodafone, which operates iPad but with each micro-SIM card - provided data plan.
Conclusion: iPad 2
IPad 2 is impressive, flat, lightweight and fits comfortably in your hand. The dual-core processor speeds up games and apps noticeably expensive than its predecessor. This allows applications that were known previously only as notebooks and desktop computers. The camera is good only for video and video chat. The trump card played by the iPad in software from: The operation is simple, the wide range of apps, music and videos is currently unique.
Alternative: Apple iPad 1
IPad one does not have any camera and complex games do not run as fast, but still it is a tip. Who pays special attention to a scratch-resistant display and top battery life, travels with the device of the first generation of even better - and cheaper. The starter model with 16 gigabytes of storage space is priced at 379 euros Apple. The price comparison to get it even cheaper sometimes (March 2011).
The main differences between iPad 1 and iPad 2
In search of a top-Tablet: In the COMPUTERBILD 8 / 11 (Release Date: March 26, 2011), see the big comparison between iPad 2 and the Motorola Xoom, the competitor with the Android operating system.
Speed: Dual-core power
IPad 2 has a gigahertz processor, clocked with a "A5 SOC" (developed by Apple) with two computing cores. Thus, the operating speed has been improved markedly. In the test apps started faster and applications such as video editing with the new iMovie and complex 3D racing games run smoothly agreeable. Apple speaks for graphic applications, even from one to nine times higher performance than the first iPad.
Cameras for high-definition video and Face Time
There are new cameras: the front for video calling with VGA resolution (640x480 pixels), in the back of high definition video (1280x720 pixels). With the program iMovie to edit the videos on site. With an effective resolution of 0.6 megapixels delivers iPad two quite blurred and grainy images. Practical: tip of your finger focus on the subject. Geotagging for photos and videos is possible with the 3G version with a GPS receiver, UMTS and WLAN network. The cheapest version determines the place only via WiFi with the digital compass. Video telephony via WLAN only works with other iPads 2, 4 or iPhones with Macs FaceTime.
The screen and cabinet
The 9.7 inches (25 centimeters) wide 4:3 screen has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels at 132 ppi (pixels per inch). The backlit with LEDs screen is sharp, bright and brilliant. As with the iPad 1, the shiny surface leads to strong reflections in sunlight. The iPad weighs 2 in the wireless version of 601 grams and slims it from about 80 grams. This is quite noticeable. The streamlined housing (8.8 mm) with aluminum back is comfortable to hold. The new model is available with a white frame. Surprise in the test lab: For the scratch resistance received iPad two "very low" - the predecessor completed the discipline yet with a smooth one!
Equipment and Accessories
The technical equipment includes a three-axis motion sensor (gyroscope), accelerometers and ambient light sensor. The first images sent iPad only with certain programs on the analog VGA connector. Now, although there is an HDMI output, which is available only via an adapter (39$). The so-called Smart Cover that connects magnetically to the Tablet PC, and opening and closing also provides for on and off, replaces the stiff shell. These screen covers are not in, but are available as accessories.
Battery life
The battery lasted through the normal operation almost 16 hours and is almost on par with its predecessor. Even with heavy use of managed iPad 2 just seven hours. The first generation was through here a little longer. Overall, the endurance is good again.
Intuitive controls, IOS 3.4
The simple delay-free operation remains the best discipline. The multi-touch control works so smoothly and quickly as the iPhone. About iTunes fill the Tablet PC with music, videos, games and apps. The perfect combination of software, shop and works only with Apple's device management software. The App Store cavort now more than 65,000 programs that were created specifically for the iPad. In total, more than 350,000 apps available for download (March 2011).
Internet and again no flash
Apple's browser is "good", the UMTS speed is as fast as the first iPad The wireless performance was in the test rooms, however not as good as its predecessor. The new generation is no Flash content dar. So the Apple Tablet denied on many websites continue the service if it comes to shopping, movies or mini-games.
Availability and prices
IPad 2 since 11 March in the U.S. and from 25 March 2011 in Germany and several other countries in the trade. On space, nothing changes, the prices are even partially been easy: There are models with 16, 32 and 64 gigabytes of storage available. For Wireless model requires Apple depending on memory size 479, 579 and 679 $. The WLAN / UMTS version beats with 599, 699 and 799 euros. Act as provider for the UMTS version of this country again Telekom, O2 and Vodafone, which operates iPad but with each micro-SIM card - provided data plan.
Conclusion: iPad 2
IPad 2 is impressive, flat, lightweight and fits comfortably in your hand. The dual-core processor speeds up games and apps noticeably expensive than its predecessor. This allows applications that were known previously only as notebooks and desktop computers. The camera is good only for video and video chat. The trump card played by the iPad in software from: The operation is simple, the wide range of apps, music and videos is currently unique.
Alternative: Apple iPad 1
IPad one does not have any camera and complex games do not run as fast, but still it is a tip. Who pays special attention to a scratch-resistant display and top battery life, travels with the device of the first generation of even better - and cheaper. The starter model with 16 gigabytes of storage space is priced at 379 euros Apple. The price comparison to get it even cheaper sometimes (March 2011).
The main differences between iPad 1 and iPad 2
Nokia puts in patent dispute with Apple to
Nokia heats the patent war with Apple once more. The Finns started a fresh application with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ITC, after a judge rejected a push by the company to Apple.
To go there now by 46 patents, Nokia announced. Apple infringed Nokia patents in almost all of its iPhone mobile phones, iPods, iPad tablets and Mac computers, is the sharpest criticism yet of the mobile phone manufacturer.
The new ITC complaint includes seven patents, which involve, among other things, according to Nokia to data synchronization, the use of Bluetooth accessories, and call quality. Nokia had a significant influence in recent decades with the development of mobile phones and GSM wireless standards, and collected over 10,000 patent families.
Apple refuses, according to the Finns, despite repeated requests, licenses to patented technologies from Nokia to purchase. Nokia launched in 2009 a first patent suit against the iPhone manufacturer. Apple countered with its own patent allegations, since then, the companies fight each other in different instances in several countries.
On 25 Nokia in March 2011 suffered a setback: An ITC judge found in a preliminary determination on five Nokia patents that Apple is not violated. With the new Nokia application shows after a few days ago that the arsenal of patents contains enough ammunition for such cases.
The patent war between Nokia and Apple is far from it only in the mobile industry. Nokia itself has for years defended against accusations of German patent exploitation IPCom. The focus of several actions are also a manufacturer of phones with the Google operating system "Android".
To go there now by 46 patents, Nokia announced. Apple infringed Nokia patents in almost all of its iPhone mobile phones, iPods, iPad tablets and Mac computers, is the sharpest criticism yet of the mobile phone manufacturer.
Apple refuses, according to the Finns, despite repeated requests, licenses to patented technologies from Nokia to purchase. Nokia launched in 2009 a first patent suit against the iPhone manufacturer. Apple countered with its own patent allegations, since then, the companies fight each other in different instances in several countries.
On 25 Nokia in March 2011 suffered a setback: An ITC judge found in a preliminary determination on five Nokia patents that Apple is not violated. With the new Nokia application shows after a few days ago that the arsenal of patents contains enough ammunition for such cases.
The patent war between Nokia and Apple is far from it only in the mobile industry. Nokia itself has for years defended against accusations of German patent exploitation IPCom. The focus of several actions are also a manufacturer of phones with the Google operating system "Android".
iPad 2: Apple launches online booking
IPad 2 is currently sold out, the Apple stores will only infrequently and in small numbers to new devices. To give you not frustrated on the way, the manufacturer now offers an online reservation.
On the specially created website to see if the iPad 2 is available in "your " Apple Store. If so, can reserve a copy to 21 clock. Then it is ready for pickup the next day.
The Tablet PC is since 25 March in Germany on the market - and in many places on the first day of sale sold out. Those who ordered online, it must currently wait up to four weeks on the tablet computer.
On the specially created website to see if the iPad 2 is available in "your " Apple Store. If so, can reserve a copy to 21 clock. Then it is ready for pickup the next day.
The Tablet PC is since 25 March in Germany on the market - and in many places on the first day of sale sold out. Those who ordered online, it must currently wait up to four weeks on the tablet computer.
Software Tip of the Day: SaveTube
"SaveTube"is a free extension for Firefox. Using this tool, you can now download your favorite videos on YouTube directly as MP4 or FLV file to store on your PC. The tool inserts under the description of the clips you want different download links. Click on the clip can be in different file formats and quality levels to download.
Download:Download SaveTube COMPUTER
Download:Download SaveTube COMPUTER
Apple: iPhone iOS 5 and 5 only for Christmas?
Apple invites: From 6 to 10 June this year takes place in San Francisco developer conference WWDC "instead. Parallel to rumors that increase the iPhone 5 out of time.
At the WWDC (which stands for Worldwide Developers Conference), Apple announced its new software, the focus is on the operating systems Mac OS X 10.7 "(code name: Lion) for desktops and notebooks as well as" iOS 5 ", the iPhone on the, the iPod touch and the iPad is used. Supposedly it to see the Congress no new hardware. This would mean that Apple is the presentation of the iPhone 5 moves to the fall and the first smartphone on the market this holiday season brings.
So far, Apple held its product cycles, strictly, always came in June, the new iPhone versions. Apparently the manufacturer breaks with this tradition. There is no official confirmation date it from Apple (as always) not. Possible that the developers want to iPhone 5 fit for the UMTS successor LTE and need a little more this time. Also at the reception technology, the Apple engineers to lend a hand. Last year, the housing built under UMTS antenna caused a stir. Apple reportedly brings the antennas now behind the apple logo on the back of the iPhone.
So far, Apple held its product cycles, strictly, always came in June, the new iPhone versions. Apparently the manufacturer breaks with this tradition. There is no official confirmation date it from Apple (as always) not. Possible that the developers want to iPhone 5 fit for the UMTS successor LTE and need a little more this time. Also at the reception technology, the Apple engineers to lend a hand. Last year, the housing built under UMTS antenna caused a stir. Apple reportedly brings the antennas now behind the apple logo on the back of the iPhone.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Google Earth: New Satellite Photos
The online world, "Google Earth" is ready for to with photos. Among these are satellite images of Germany.
As the company reports, are now available for many regions updated aerial photographs available. To appreciate the updates better, is available on the Internet to download a file that shows all new pictures.
About Google Earth
You can speed the computer around the world and into space! From New York to Berlin and on to Moscow: "Google Earth" makes it possible! The free software - some Atlas program, some route planner, part business directory, partly Planetarium - shows detailed, three-dimensional maps. If desired, make additional information (such as place and street names, service stations, gas stations, pharmacies and hotels) Show. In addition, the program offers a route planner to calculate the path from one place to another.
Class: You can zoom in to the photo or "flip" the view. For example, type "Berlin", you're heading from space over the German capital. Particularly spectacular is the quality of satellite and aerial images is now in major American cities.
The geo-browser also offers the possibility of more than 40 cities worldwide to consider in a three-dimensional view. In Germany, can be in Hamburg and Berlin, Munich, Potsdam and Wiesbaden explore in 3D - directly in Google Earth, without downloading special plug-ins 3D cities. In addition, thousands around the world to find buildings of three-dimensional.
On the menu, you can swoop down from a great height, for example, directly on the ground level and move on the streets of a particular city. The well-known from computer games "First Person" perspective enables virtual walks through urban canyons. The so-called "sunlight" layer shows the current position of the sun from around the globe. So you can do is let the sun in a selected city and below.
You can also use Google Earth as a planetarium and watch the stars from Earth. The integrated application "Sky" contains data on more than 100 million individual stars and 200 million galaxies. In addition, extensive information about the planet Mars for retrieval are available: a look at high-resolution images from the red planet, take a virtual tour or look at Mars Mars maps it interesting.
About the fascinating module "Google Ocean" dive to the ocean floor to explore the oceans, visit famous wrecks and learn about flora and fauna in the oceans. When zooming in to the sea, the water surface appears transparent. Dive virtually under water, you see the ocean floor in 3D and navigate with the arrow keys or the mouse the oceans.
With Google Earth can also take virtual time travel, where you track the changes in locations which are historic satellite photos. Moreover, it is possible to load from a GPS device tours on Google Earth and trace them there.
About Google Earth
You can speed the computer around the world and into space! From New York to Berlin and on to Moscow: "Google Earth" makes it possible! The free software - some Atlas program, some route planner, part business directory, partly Planetarium - shows detailed, three-dimensional maps. If desired, make additional information (such as place and street names, service stations, gas stations, pharmacies and hotels) Show. In addition, the program offers a route planner to calculate the path from one place to another.
Class: You can zoom in to the photo or "flip" the view. For example, type "Berlin", you're heading from space over the German capital. Particularly spectacular is the quality of satellite and aerial images is now in major American cities.
The geo-browser also offers the possibility of more than 40 cities worldwide to consider in a three-dimensional view. In Germany, can be in Hamburg and Berlin, Munich, Potsdam and Wiesbaden explore in 3D - directly in Google Earth, without downloading special plug-ins 3D cities. In addition, thousands around the world to find buildings of three-dimensional.
On the menu, you can swoop down from a great height, for example, directly on the ground level and move on the streets of a particular city. The well-known from computer games "First Person" perspective enables virtual walks through urban canyons. The so-called "sunlight" layer shows the current position of the sun from around the globe. So you can do is let the sun in a selected city and below.
You can also use Google Earth as a planetarium and watch the stars from Earth. The integrated application "Sky" contains data on more than 100 million individual stars and 200 million galaxies. In addition, extensive information about the planet Mars for retrieval are available: a look at high-resolution images from the red planet, take a virtual tour or look at Mars Mars maps it interesting.
About the fascinating module "Google Ocean" dive to the ocean floor to explore the oceans, visit famous wrecks and learn about flora and fauna in the oceans. When zooming in to the sea, the water surface appears transparent. Dive virtually under water, you see the ocean floor in 3D and navigate with the arrow keys or the mouse the oceans.
With Google Earth can also take virtual time travel, where you track the changes in locations which are historic satellite photos. Moreover, it is possible to load from a GPS device tours on Google Earth and trace them there.
Mozilla browser finished: How good is the Firefox 4
Now finally official: Mozilla has, after several earlier versions, the final version of Firefox 4 for download. In the practical test of COMPUTER BILD reveals the browser to its potential.
Fresh Browser-look
After a long test phase, the team of Mozilla-designer Alex Faaborg has set: the individual tabs in Firefox 4 walk up there and should provide more clarity when browsing - Chrome, and Opera IE9 use this arrangement already. Friends of the old designs to make the placement with a few clicks. Instead of using classic menu bar, you control all future options to save space on a color-highlighted button. The old view is also selectable.
Firefox with hardware and 3D acceleration
Since the fifth beta version of Firefox is capable of calculations for the first time the graphics card mitzunutzen addition to the processor. Compute-intensive web pages load it thanks to the graphic interface "DirectX 10 " (Windows) and OpenGL (Mac OS X) appreciably faster. The hardware acceleration on Windows Vista and Windows 7 active immediately after installation. Whether the GPU acceleration works on your PC, you test it by typing about: support in the address bar of Firefox 4th Immersed in the graphic entry "1 / 1 Direct3D 10", you benefit from the added performance. Thanks to the technology "WebGL"it is from beta 7 is possible, without plug-play 3D content into the browser.
Finished version: fast, but no speed record
SunSpider V8 Suite Acid3-Test
Internet Explorer 9 0,23 2.418 92
Firefox 4 (final) 0,25 4.045 97
Opera 11 0,27 3.796 100
Chrome 10 0,28 8.947 100
Safari 5 0,35 2.647 100
Firefox 3.6.13 0,80 574 94
Internet Explorer 8 6,42 72 20
Firefox users had in the past few months to see how the competition much more upbeat browser ready for download. With the pre-release versions of Mozilla Firefox 4 found another connection and the speed increased significantly. Compared to the Firefox 3.6 is ready for the Mozilla browsers more than three times as fast. Looking up, the Firefox 4, but compared to the IE9.
The benchmarks and V8 SunSpider test the speed of the browser in the presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Internet standards. In Acid3 and V8 means a higher value (in points) a better outcome in SunSpider reflects a lower value (in seconds) of a faster browser. Depending on the hardware, the results to the benchmarks differently. The COMPUTER BILD-Test-PC: An iMac with Windows 7 (32 bit), Intel Core 2 Duo E7600, Nvidia Geforce 9400 M
More overview of new panorama feature
Press the Ctrl, Shift and E keys simultaneously, you get to the panorama mode. Firefox summarizes all open tabs into groups. Using drag and drop (left mouse button pressed drag hold and release) to create groups. By clicking on the magnifying symbol to open a preview. The new feature provides greater clarity and is primarily aimed at users who open the same time very many tabs. Windows 7: The operating system recognizes these groups, the view of the tab previews is therefore completely - regardless of the created groups.
Conclusion: Mozilla Firefox 4
A confirmation of the Mozilla developers: With new "jaeger monkey" engine and optimized "WebGL" technique of Firefox 4 significantly faster than its predecessor 3.6, and on par with their browsers from Microsoft and Google. The hardware acceleration through the graphics processor and the native representation of 3D content pave the way for the Firefox 4 graphically complex Web sites. The new design and the modified arrangement of the elements available to the Firefox browser to shame.
After a long test phase, the team of Mozilla-designer Alex Faaborg has set: the individual tabs in Firefox 4 walk up there and should provide more clarity when browsing - Chrome, and Opera IE9 use this arrangement already. Friends of the old designs to make the placement with a few clicks. Instead of using classic menu bar, you control all future options to save space on a color-highlighted button. The old view is also selectable.
Firefox with hardware and 3D acceleration
Since the fifth beta version of Firefox is capable of calculations for the first time the graphics card mitzunutzen addition to the processor. Compute-intensive web pages load it thanks to the graphic interface "DirectX 10 " (Windows) and OpenGL (Mac OS X) appreciably faster. The hardware acceleration on Windows Vista and Windows 7 active immediately after installation. Whether the GPU acceleration works on your PC, you test it by typing about: support in the address bar of Firefox 4th Immersed in the graphic entry "1 / 1 Direct3D 10", you benefit from the added performance. Thanks to the technology "WebGL"it is from beta 7 is possible, without plug-play 3D content into the browser.
Finished version: fast, but no speed record
SunSpider V8 Suite Acid3-Test
Internet Explorer 9 0,23 2.418 92
Firefox 4 (final) 0,25 4.045 97
Opera 11 0,27 3.796 100
Chrome 10 0,28 8.947 100
Safari 5 0,35 2.647 100
Firefox 3.6.13 0,80 574 94
Internet Explorer 8 6,42 72 20
Firefox users had in the past few months to see how the competition much more upbeat browser ready for download. With the pre-release versions of Mozilla Firefox 4 found another connection and the speed increased significantly. Compared to the Firefox 3.6 is ready for the Mozilla browsers more than three times as fast. Looking up, the Firefox 4, but compared to the IE9.
The benchmarks and V8 SunSpider test the speed of the browser in the presentation of JavaScript. The Acid3 test analyzes the conformity to current Internet standards. In Acid3 and V8 means a higher value (in points) a better outcome in SunSpider reflects a lower value (in seconds) of a faster browser. Depending on the hardware, the results to the benchmarks differently. The COMPUTER BILD-Test-PC: An iMac with Windows 7 (32 bit), Intel Core 2 Duo E7600, Nvidia Geforce 9400 M
More overview of new panorama feature
Press the Ctrl, Shift and E keys simultaneously, you get to the panorama mode. Firefox summarizes all open tabs into groups. Using drag and drop (left mouse button pressed drag hold and release) to create groups. By clicking on the magnifying symbol to open a preview. The new feature provides greater clarity and is primarily aimed at users who open the same time very many tabs. Windows 7: The operating system recognizes these groups, the view of the tab previews is therefore completely - regardless of the created groups.
Conclusion: Mozilla Firefox 4
A confirmation of the Mozilla developers: With new "jaeger monkey" engine and optimized "WebGL" technique of Firefox 4 significantly faster than its predecessor 3.6, and on par with their browsers from Microsoft and Google. The hardware acceleration through the graphics processor and the native representation of 3D content pave the way for the Firefox 4 graphically complex Web sites. The new design and the modified arrangement of the elements available to the Firefox browser to shame.
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