Microsoft launches new sensor and final version of the SDK for Windows Kinect

Earlier this year Microsoft announced its development kit for Windows Kinect sensor, launched six months later, in beta format. The program was concluded with the release of the final version 1.0 of the kit which features several improvements.

Microsoft launches new sensor and final version of the SDK for Windows Kinect

Since the launch, the SDK has been tested extensively and received several improvements. The final version features support for four different Kinect sensors, better accuracy in speech recognition, stability Kinect drivers and a new Explorer. The latter gives examples of what can be done with the sensor kit.

Another detail is that Microsoft also made available for sale a specific sensor Kinect for Windows computers. It is not compatible with the Xbox and introduces specific modifications, such as a depth camera capable of detecting objects with at least 40 cm away.

The SDK supports programming in C + +, C # and Visual Basic and can only be installed on Windows 7. The Kinect sensor for Windows will go on sale for $ 250 in the United States, Canada and countries in Europe and Asia. He has directed a specific option for educational purposes which will be available soon and have $ 100 discount. There is no provision for release in Brazil.

Replacing the hard drive of the PlayStation 3 by a greater

The PlayStation 3 is one of the games have the advantage of HD exchange. Users can make the process in-house quickly and easily, without taking the unit in for service. The whole process is done based on the information system itself and the PS3 console itself has an easy way to remove the hard drive. See how to replace the hard drive of your console in a few steps. Warning: This tutorial is intended for the PlayStation 3 Slim model, which is the current model of the device. You will also need a screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver.

Playstation 3 Slim

Step 1: First, keep in mind that you will need a notebook hard drive, 2.5 mm. You can buy it at any computer store, but beware the maximum size supported by the PlayStation 3, which currently is 500GB.

HD 500GB Samsung Notebook, any brand can be used

Step 2: This step is only for those who need to back up the previous data. If this is not the case, skip to step 4. To perform the backup, you must have a secondary external device such as an external hard drive with USB or thumb drive. Format this device into your computer with the FAT32 format.

Step 3: Connect the external hard drive or flash drive in the PlayStation 3 and go to System Setup. Then choose the Backup utility. In this option, choose Back Up. The device will prompt you to choose the type of backup to be done. Choose full backup and wait for the process is complete (may take hours, depending on the amount of content on your old HD).

Step 4: Now comes the physical part. Remove the hard drive of your old PlayStation 3. To do this, locate on the front of your PS3, a plate as shown in the picture below.

Front of PS3

Step 5: Under this board there is a small covered compartment. Force of light with a standard screwdriver and you will see a blue screw. This screw is responsible for holding the cover. Remove it with a screwdriver.

Blue screw underneath the video game

Step 6: After you remove, simply open the front cover without much pushing and pulling the HD out, without applying too much force to avoid damaging the connections. Also remember to remove himself from the HD tray that comes with it out. This tray is the PlayStation 3, you must also remove it with a Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws.

Tray HD

Passo 7: Feita a retirada, posicione o novo HD na bandeja aparafuse nela e, feito isso, insira-o dentro do compartimento do PlayStation 3. Close the lid and remember and put back the screw on the bottom of the game.

Entering the new HD

Step 8: Reconnect the PlayStation 3. He will recognize the hard drive and will ask to format it. Accept and wait. That done, simply re-access their accounts to activate them. If you have not backed up previous contents, the tutorial ends here. If you have done now is to recover the data, go to step 9.

Step 9: Now you can simply restore the backup you made to an external device (external hard drive or flash drive). Reconnect the device into the USB port of the PS3, go to System Settings, choose Backup Utility and then Restore. The system will reformat the hard drive that is inside the PS3 (to prepare it for new data) and will then copy everything to your external device. Okay, now you have a bigger HD in your game and all the content that already had before.

Sony enhances line of Cybershot cameras with three new models

The traditional line of cameras from Sony Cybershot gained three new members this week. The main one is the DSC-TX200V, new point-and-shoot company, which has 18.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, optical zoom lens with 26mm 5X, 1080/60p video capture and screen OLED touchscreen TruBlack Xtra Fine of 3.3 inches. Beyond it come to market soon also the DSC and DSC-WX70-WX50, with more modest features and lower price.

Available in silver, purple and red, TX200V focus system has improved.

The BIONZ processor also has TX200V, which helps to capture video and moving images with low noise, and an improved focus system, which shoots at a speed of 0.13 seconds in the light of day and 0.25 seconds in darker environments . Moreover, the structure is water resistant - up to 16 feet deep - and the dust and very low temperatures. Consumers can find the model around $ 500, in silver, red and violet.

However, for users on a budget, the other two models, the DSC line, hit the market costing 230 and $ 200 respectively. Both have the same sensor and lens TX200V, but the structure is not as tough and maximum quality of images is 16.2 megapixels. They also have nine effects for the photos, as well as the TX, but have smaller displays (the WX70 and WX50 has 3 inches is 2.7). All three will be available in March this year.