Dell executives reiterated statement that the Microsoft Windows RT tablet has a bright future. Although Dell admits Windows RT tablet demand is still slow at this time, but the company claims to get a good response from the consumers.
Business Head of High-End PC and tablet Dell said Neil Hand, Dell still plans to make Windows RT latest products, although he was aware that the demand for tablet Windows RT is still low at this time. So far, demand for Windows RT tablets sold Dell’s XPS 10 is also called is still slow.
“Demand is not a thing that I like at the moment. Information about the market is not too good and the market sentiment is still quite negative, “said Hand, who declined to describe the amount of sales of the XPS 10, as reported by Neowin, Tuesday (04/16/2013).
Although Hand said Dell plans to launch a Windows-based product back RT, but he did not elaborate further on these products.
But Hand confirmed that the Dell XPS 10 success selling directly to consumers than through retail stores. That’s because Dell can communicate the features of Windows RT to better serve consumers.
“If you manage the communication, the consumer response to Windows RT is actually very good,” said Hand.
Microsoft continues to provide many applications for the new operating system, Windows 8. According to recent reports, a Windows 8 has registered tens of thousands of applications today.
Quoted from Softpedia, Monday (25/03/2013), MetroStore Scanner reveals that over 50 thousand applications have now been enjoyed by users of Windows 8. On the other hand, some very important software solutions are still not present in Windows 8, including Facebook and the official client application for accessing Google services.
As for Microsoft, is currently offering prizes worth USD100 for developers who create applications for Windows 8. This was done to increase the number of tools available in the app store, so it can provide more high-quality and modern solutions for users.
Although Microsoft still give special attention by giving gifts to penegmbang applications for Windows 8, but the company was reported to have prepared a successor to the operating system. Some time ago, Microsoft is reportedly preparing Windows 9.
Even the reason for Windows 7 users do not switch to Windows 8 because the wait system called Windows 9 will slide in 2014.
MANCHESTER – Real Madrid rule out Manchester United’s success in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday (03.06.2013). El Real successfully closed the game in the second leg with a score of 1-2.
Both teams started the first half with a tight and engaging selling attack, but no goals are created. Finally, the Red Devils opened the scoring himself managed earlier own goal from Sergio Ramos in the 48th minute.
Unfortunately for United when forced to play with only 10 players, after the red card by referee Cuneyt Lusi Nani Cakir from Turkey. Nani was judged to have a hard offense to lift leg high enough up on the abdomen Arbeloa.
As a result, Madrid managed to use it with two goals melesatkan United’s replies to each one scored by Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo. The game ended with the score 1-2 or 2-3 on aggregate to win Madrid and the right to advance to the quarterfinals.
The game
First Round:
Come to Old Trafford, Real Madrid players immediately took the initiative to do first attack since the early minutes of the first half. However, efforts foster children Jose Mourinho still can not produce anything.
Ten minutes earlier, both teams tend to play in a fairly slow tempo and be more careful in building attacks. Finally, Gonzalo Higuain opened the first attempt to score a goal, unfortunately his shot was off the mark.
Entering the 15th minute, Van Persie tries to speculate after receiving feedback from Welbeck. However, Sergio Ramos slick enough to keep defenses El Real to kick Van Persie still be diamankannya.
Nemanja Vidic was almost created the opening goal for the Red Devils in the 20th minute after a corner kick the ball harness. However, the ball header instead of the goalposts, ball gag was immediately struck by Welbeck who has offside first.
So far both teams trading attacks were involved, although the retainer United’s attack is better and enough to make the Madrid rearguard downs. Ronaldo had threatened regions United in the 27th minute, lucky shot from inside the penalty box could be blocked well by Vidic.
Minutes of the 31 Madrid still appear pressing, Di Maria who provide feedback to Ronaldo still failed to convert into goals. Madrid had scored at -33 minute through Higuain, unfortunately the goal was disallowed because Ramos had previously done offense to Van Persie.
After two minutes later, United immediately tried to do a counter-attack quickly. However, the directional kick from Van Persie can still be pushed over by goalkeeper Diego Lopez ..
Coming to the end of the first half, Mourinho had to pull out Angel Di Maria because of injury and had to be replaced by Kaka. Unfortunately, time is fast running out in the first half of the first with a score of 0-0 or 1-1 on aggregate results from the first leg.
Round Two:
Entering the second half, United’s right to open a 1-0 advantage over Madrid an own goal by Sergio Ramos in the 48th minute. Goals are going after kicking Nani Ramos feet even hit the silence in front of goal.
Disastrous for the Red Devils occur in the 56th minute, where United were forced to play with 10 players after his red card on Luis Nani. The referee saw Nani hard offense to Arbeloa.
The decision was considered a little controversial to provoke protests from the United players. Superior number of players makes Madrid a little more freedom to attack the stronghold United.
As a result, Luka Modric equalized to 1-1 in the 66th minute through hard kick from outside the penalty box on the first post before admission. Now, even the aggregate score to 2-2.
Lapse three minutes later, forcing De Gea Ronaldo picked up the ball from his own net for the second time. Ronaldo scored sontekannya created through Higuain leveled the bait.
Scoreboard changed to 1-2 or 2-3 on aggregate to edge El Real. Disadvantaged, United tried to respond by launching attacks though can not be converted into goals.
Entering the 83rd minute, Rooney coming off the bench to kick the goalkeeper Diego Lopez after harness the heat in front of goal Madrid. Unfortunately, his shot was wide.
Coming to the end of the second half, the United continues to try to threaten Madrid goalkeeper. Unfortunately, luck is not siding with the host even though the game got an extra five minutes, ended with a 1-2 score for Madrid victory.
Lineup:
Manchester United: 1-David de Gea; 2-Rafael da Silva (7-Antonio Valencia 87), 5-Rio Ferdinand, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 3-Patrice Evra; 16-Michael Carrick, 23-Tom Cleverley (10-Wayne Rooney 72), 17-Luis Nani, 19-Danny Welbeck (18-Ashley Young 81), 11-Ryan Giggs; 20-Robin van Persie
Real Madrid: 41-Diego Lopez; 17-Alvaro Arbeloa (19-Luka Modric 59), 2-Raphael Varane, 4-Sergio Ramos, 5-Fabio Coentrao; 6-Sami Khedira, 14-Xabi Alonso; 22-Angel di Maria (8-Kaka 45), 10-Mesut Oezil (3-Pepe, 71), 7-Cristiano Ronaldo; 20-Gonzalo Higuain
The English Premier League`s Arsenal Football Club (FC) will visit Indonesia, as part of its pre-season world tour, from July 13 to 14, 2013.
“The team members of Arsenal, including the player, coach and staff, are excited to visit Indonesia after 31 years,” said the head of the Commercial Staff of Arsenal, Tom Fox, on Tuesday.
Arsenal FC will play against the “Indonesia Dream Team” in a friendly match on July 14 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Fox said his committee will send almost half of Arsenal`s core squad members to Indonesia.
“We are committed to taking every player on this tour. Coach Arsene Wenger is looking forward to the pre-season world tour,” he said.
The President Director of the MNC Group, Hary Tanoesoedibyo, said he is looking forward to the pre-season world tour.
“We will be honoured to have the Arsenal FC in Indonesia. The last time Arsenal FC visited Indonesia was in 1982,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Director of RCTI, Kanti Mirdiati, said it was not easy to convince Arsenal FC to visit Indonesia. RCTI will broadcast Arsenal FC`s tour in Indonesia.
“It was not easy to convince the Arsenal FC in London that Indonesia is safe and that their fans are waiting for them,” she said.
Arsenal FC has won the English Premier League Champion 13 times. They won the FA Cup Champion 10 times. In addition, the football club also won the UEFA Cup twice.
Currently, the Arsenal FC is in the 6th grade of the English Premier League with 37 points.
Pebalap Ducati, Nicky Hayden dan Andrea Dovizioso, merasa yakin perlu ada perubahan besar pada sepeda motor 2013 jika ingin kompetitif. Kayakinan itu terungkap setelah mereka mengalami hasil yang buruk selama tiga hari uji coba resmi pra-musim di Sirkuit Sepang, Malaysia.
Sejak uji coba itu dimulai Selasa (5/2/2013) dan berakhir Kamis (7/2), empat pebalap Ducati selalu berada di belakang pasukan Honda dan Yamaha. Bahkan, mereka kesulitan untuk bisa menembus posisi 10 besar, dan tak pernah bisa memangkas jarak dengan pebalap terdepan, hingga mencapai 1,5 detik.
Memang, Hayden menyadari bahwa trek GP Malaysia bukanlah sirkuit favorit Ducati. Tetapi, juara dunia 2006 ini mengatakan bahwa waktu untuk pembaruan kecil sudah berlalu.
“Kami tentu saja tidak senang ketika catatan waktu kami begitu jauh dari para pebalap di depan meskipun kami tahu ini akan sulit,” ujar pebalap Amerika Serikat itu.
“Sepang tak pernah menjadi trek yang bagus bagi Ducati. Kami balapan di sini pada bulan Oktober, dan sepeda motor tak banyak berubah sejak itu.
“Kami menemukan beberapa hal kecil selama uji coba, yang mana membuat kami bisa meningkatkan konsistensi pada hari ketiga. Tetapi saya pikir kami memerlukan sesuatu yang besar.”
Rekan setimnya yang baru bergabung, Dovizioso, yang merupakan mantan pebalap Honda yang bergabung dengan Ducati dari Yamaha Tech 3, mengatakan bahwa uji coba ini paling tidak memperlihatkan bahwa skuad Italia menghadapi tugas besar.
“Kami di sini untuk memperbaiki situasi dan setiap orang tahu level kami sekarang. Jadi, kami harus berubah,” ujar pebalap Italia ini.
“Kami sudah melakukan uji coba banyak hal semampu kami, karena kami fokus untuk memperbaiki sepeda motor. Gap dengan yang lain besar, dan kami banyak mendorong untuk memahami sepeda motor.
“Kami tak tahu bagaimana dengan uji coba berikutnya yang juga di Sepang. Waktunya terlalu singkat antara sekarang dan yang akan datang, sehingga sulit untuk melakukan hal besar pada saat ini.
“Kami masih harus memutuskan bagian mana yang kami bisa bawa pada uji coba kedua. Sayang, kami perlu waktu untuk mencoba hal yang besar.”
Direktur Ducati MotoGP, Paolo Ciabatti, mengakui bahwa uji coba ini merupakan pengalaman yang tidak menyenangkan. Pasalnya, mereka terlalu jauh dengan para pebalap di depan, meskipun dia menyadari bahwa pada dasarnya Ducati perlu pengembangan yang signifikan.