Positive steps in Mugello test for Repsol Honda Team

The Honda factory team were back on track this morning to test a new engine and a new prototype that HRC has developed, aiming improve performance of the RC213V. Dani Pedrosa did 51 laps with a best time of 1'47.549, two tenths under the circuit record he set in Sunday's race (1'47.705) and Casey Stoner completed 47 laps with a fastest time of 1'47.551, just two thousandths off his team mate.

Dani Pedrosa
"We tested many things today and I'm happy because we found some positives with the new engine and also with the new chassis that can help us in the second part of the season. I was really hoping for some improvements after the issues we have had with the extra weight, chattering and the front tyres and in this test we made a step forward. Honda is working very hard and I'm sure they will do their best to be able to supply us the new parts for Laguna and the following races, but we'll see if it's possible with the engine allocations; anyway, it would be very good for us. The engine is better into the corner, the engine brake is smoother and the bike is not so sharp when you close the throttle, so this helps you to get into the corner. I made my best lap time on my current bike; it's normal as I'm used to it. With the new bike I made a mistake shifting gears and I had a small crash on my third lap, so I couldn't do a longer run, but the feeling was also positive."

Casey Stoner
"We had a new engine and new chassis to test today. With the engine we found some improvements, a little smoother and some more power. As far as chassis goes I didn't find any real benefits, we tried many different things but couldn't get a better feeling. There were a few small areas that improved but nothing in terms of performance or for the lap time, just a marginally better feeling under braking. It wasn't really the test we were looking for, we had hoped to find something to help us get rid of the chatter and give us some more feeling in the middle of the corner but unfortunately we didn't find this. If we can have the new engine with the current chassis, it's the best combination, but we're not sure if we can have it in time for Laguna Seca, we'll have to wait and see."

Press release courtesy of Repsol Honda.

Pedrosa fastest on day one with Stoner third at Laguna Seca

Pedrosa fully utilised his new specification RC213V with updated engine and chassis to lap three-tenths under the circuit record. His best lap time was 1'21.088, while Stoner, who also worked with the new engine but mounted on the 'standard' chassis, recorded a fastest lap of 1'21.457.

Dani Pedrosa
"We did a good job today, we managed to get a good lap time in the morning and improved it in the afternoon, although the grip level was very poor and we struggled a bit with the rear. The tyres were working a little better in the afternoon, but it was hard to work on the consistency due to the lack of grip. I hope to be able to work on the pace tomorrow to prepare the race. The new bike is working good here, I will continue working on the set up tomorrow."

Casey Stoner
"It hasn't been a particularly eventful day, we didn't really get the package we were hoping for. We struggled a little this morning with stability on the soft tyre; we improved it slightly this afternoon on the hard tyre but found the bike to be quite aggressive and there wasn't much grip. We have a few things to try tomorrow morning; if we can make some small improvements then we'll be very happy with the bike. As it is now, we need to improve before we can say if we're competitive or not."

Press release courtesy of Repsol Honda Team.

Dovizioso and Crutchlow off to solid start in California

Dovizioso, who is chasing a fourth consecutive podium finish in Sunday's 32-lap race, finished with a best time of 1.22.021 that kept him fifth position and he was the fastest non-factory rider to lap the challenging Laguna Seca track, which features the jaw-dropping Corkscrew section.

British rider Crutchlow also enjoyed a satisfactory start to his preparations for round 10 of the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. Crutchlow had finished just 0.063s behind Dovizioso this morning and he was pushing hard to improve his pace in the second session when he fell heavily at Turn 10. He returned to the track for the final 10 minutes and he improved his lap time to a 1.22.258 that put him in sixth position on the combined leader board.

Andrea Dovizioso
"It has been a positive start to the weekend, but the gap to the front is quite big. The second session was a bit strange because after the red flag there was a lot of traffic on track in the final stages and it was hard to get a clear lap in. I could have possibly done the same time as Ben (Spies) but certainly not the low 21s the top three were doing. My aim for this afternoon was to get closer to Ben and we managed that. I was almost 0.7s behind him this morning but only 0.3s this afternoon, so that is a good step forward."

Cal Crutchlow
"Today didn't really go according to plan because this afternoon I had a silly crash. It was my own fault and we have to look at the data to fully understand what happened. I didn't feel I did anything different in that corner to other laps but we will have to check. I've got a small cut on my right leg but fortunately nothing worse because it was a fast crash. I am still reasonably happy because I was able to go back out again and gain a bit of time and in both sessions I was inside the top six, so we are pretty competitive. We need to calm the bike down a little bit but I will sit down with my crew tonight and come up with a plan that I'm sure will help me stay challenging inside the top six for the rest of the weekend."

Press release courtesy of Monster Yamaha Tech 3.

Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 700

Specifications
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 700
Network2G
3G

SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
263 x 180.8 x 8.5 mm (10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 in)
598 gram
Super IPS+ LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
1920 x 1200 pixels (~224 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot


32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB



Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v4.0 (ICS), upgradable to v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9; Nvidia Tegra 3 T33
Email, Push Mail, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5, Adobe Flash

Yes
Yes
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
1080p@30fps
Amethyst gray, champagne gold

- Loudspeaker
- Optional mobile dock with QWERTY keyboard and trackpad
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch
- ASUS Waveshare UI
- Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (protection)
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass (sensors)
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- HDMI port
- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Polaris Office editor
- Photo viewer/editor
- Organizer
- Predictive text input
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Up to
Up to 9 h 30 min (multimedia)

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Asus Transformer Prime TF700T

Specifications
Asus Transformer Prime TF700T
Network2G
3G

SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
263 x 180.8 x 8.5 mm (10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 in)
598 gram
Super IPS+ LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
1920 x 1200 pixels (~224 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot


32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB



Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9; Nvidia Tegra 3 T33
Email, Push Email, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML5, Adobe Flash

Yes
Yes
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
1080p
Purple, silver
via Java MIDP emulator
- Loudspeaker
- Optional mobile dock with QWERTY keyboard and trackpad
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch up to 10 fingers
- Corning Gorilla Glass 2 (protection)
- ASUS Waveshare UI
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass (sensors)
- HDMI port
- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Polaris Office editor
- Photo viewer/editor
- Organizer
- Predictive text input
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Up to
Up to 9 h 30 min (multimedia)

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Motorola DEFY XT XT556

Specifications
Motorola DEFY XT XT556
Network2G
3G
CDMA 800 / 1900
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
115 x 58.5 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.30 x 0.47 in)
130 gram
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
480 x 854 pixels (~265 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
Yes
Yes
1 GB, 512 MB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB


EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Yes

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
1 GHz
SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML
FM radio
Yes
Yes
5 MP, autofocus, LED flash
480p@30fps
Brown
via Java MIDP emulator
- Loudspeaker
- Mini-SIM
- 3.5mm jack
- IP67 certified - dust tight and water proof (up to 1m for 30 mins)
- Multitouch
- Corning Gorilla Glass (protection)
- Touch sensitive controls
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass (sensors)
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player
- MP4/WMV/H.264 player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Organizer
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1650 mAh
Up to 300 h
Up to 5 h 30 min

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Motorola Electrify 2 XT881

Specifications
Motorola Electrify 2 XT881
Network2G
3G
CDMA 800 / 1900; GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO; HSDPA 900 / 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
128.5 x 65.8 x 8.4 mm (5.06 x 2.59 x 0.33 in)
130 gram
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
540 x 960 pixels (~256 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
Yes
Yes
8 GB, 1 GB RAM
microSD, up to 32 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB
Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
Class 12
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Dual-core 1.2 GHz; PowerVR SGX540
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML, Adobe Flash
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Yes
Yes
8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
1080p@30fps
Black

- Loudspeaker
- Mini-SIM
- 3.5mm jack
- Splash resistant
- Geo-tagging, face detection
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass (sensors)
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player
- MP4/WMV/H.264 player
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer/editor
- Organizer
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Up to 264 h
Up to 11 h

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Motorola Defy Pro XT560

Specifications
Motorola Defy Pro XT560
Network2G
3G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
110 x 66 x 12 mm (4.33 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
115 gram
TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
320 x 480 pixels (~214 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
Yes
Yes
287 MB
microSD, up to 32 GB, 2 GB included
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB
Yes
Yes
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
v3.0 with A2DP

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Ringtones
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
1 GHz
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML, Adobe Flash
FM radio
Yes
Yes
5 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Yes
Black
via Java MIDP emulator
- Loudspeaker
- Mini-SIM
- 3.5mm jack
- QWERTY keyboard
- IP67 certified - dust and water proof (up to 1m for 30 mins)
- Multitouch
- Corning Gorilla Glass (protection)
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer, proximity, compass (sensors)
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Document editor
- Photo viewer
- Organizer
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1700 mAh
Up to 324 h
Up to 12 h

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Lenovo A65

Specifications
Lenovo A65
Network2G
3G
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
HSDPA 900 / 2100
SizeDimensions
Weight
Display
116 x 59.9 x 12.6 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.50 in)

TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches (~165 ppi pixel density)
MemoryPhonebook
Call records
Internal
Card slot
Yes
Yes
220 MB
microSD, up to 16 GB
DataGPRS
EDGE
3G
WLAN
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB
Yes
Yes
HSPA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Yes

microUSB v2.0
FeaturesOS
CPU
Messaging
Alert
Browser
Radio
GPS
Games
Camera
Video
Colors
Java
Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
650 MHz Cortex-A9
SMS, MMS, Email
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
HTML
FM radio
Yes
Yes
3.15 MP
Yes
Black
via Java MIDP emulator
- Loudspeaker
- Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
- 3.5mm jack
- Multitouch
- Geo-tagging
- Accelerometer (sensors)
- MP4/WMV/H.264 player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Organizer
- Photo/video editor
- Document viewer
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
- Clock
- Calendar
- Alarm
Battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Up to
Up to

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Bell Star RSD Speed Freak Carbon Helmet

Designed by one of the top bike builders in the industry, Roland Sands emblazons the Star Speed Freak Helmet with gold-leaf over carbon graphics to create this limited edition work of art for your head. While it looks good in photos, nothing compares to seeing its detail, depth and complexity in person.

Features:
Velocity Flow Ventilation system with FlowAdjust for maximum ventilation and temperature control
Super stable aerodynamic signature resists buffeting and lift
Super lightweight 100% carbon fiber shell
Contour Cut Cheekpads for superior fit and comfort
3Mode Shield for instant on-bike shield adjustments, and ClickRelease for the fastest, easiest, tool-free shield swaps ever
NutraFog II superior anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV protected shield
Removable and washable, antibacterial/antimicrobial interior comfort liner
Exclusive Magnafusion magnetic strap keeper (Patent Pending)
Padded chin strap with D-ring closure
Five-year warranty
Certification: Snell M2010, DOT
Weight: 1550g

Bell RS-1 Gearhead Helmet

The Bell RS-1 bridges the gap between the top-of-the-line Bell Star and the value-minded Vortex with an amazing blend of mid-line price and performance. Starting with a lightweight Kevlar/fiberglass composite shell, the RS-1 brings it with Bell’s vaunted Velocity. Flow ventilation system providing cool comfort, a super stable aerodynamic profile keeping the helmet still at speed, and the versatile ClickRelease shield system for fast, easy shield swaps, not to mention an amazing variety of tint and coating choices. Contour Cut Cheekpads and a plush, removable, washable liner cradle the head in comfort while Bell’s exclusive Magnefusion magnetic strap keeper makes flapping strap ends a thing of the past. All said, it’s one great helmet at a modest price.

Technologies:
Velocity Flow™ ventilation system with FlowAdjust™ for maximum ventilation and temperature control
Super stable aerodynamic signature resists buffeting and lift
Super lightweight Kevlar®/fiberglass composite shell
Contour Cut Cheekpads for superior fit and comfort
Padded Wind Collar to drastically reduce wind/road noise
3Mode Shield™ for instant on-bike shield adjustments, and ClickRelease™ for the fastest, easiest, tool-free shield swaps ever
NutraFog II™ superior anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV protected shield
Integrated speaker pockets for audio speakers
Removable and washable interior for maximum comfort
Exclusive Magnefusion™ magnetic strap keeper (Patent Pending)
Padded chin strap with D-ring closure
Five-year warranty
DOT and Snell M2010 certified

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