السبت، 28 فبراير 2015

Mac用に外付ハードディスクドライブが欲しいのでどの製品が良いのか考えてみた

どうも、まだまだMac初心者のSenaです。

今回はMac用にそろそろ外付ハードディスクドライブが欲しくなったのでここにまとめていこうと思います。
不測の事態にも備えなければいけませんからね。



理想的な容量

基本的に音楽やAndroid関連のファイル、電子書籍などをバックアップするために購入しようと思っているので2TBから3TBは欲しいと考えています。なお定期的にクリーンインストール病にかかるのでMac標準のTime Machineを使う予定はありません。

デザイン

やはりMacのデザインにピッタリなアルミボディを採用したストレージが理想的です。

UBB 3.0か、Thunderboltか

接続方法は悩みましたがUSB 3.0のものにしようかと思います。
Thunderboltのほうが圧倒的に高速なのはわかっているのですが、Thunderbolt規格対応のストレージは非対応の製品より1万円ほど高くなってしまうんですね。
また、常時アクセスするわけではなくバックアップ目的なのでUSB 3.0で十分だと判断しました。

条件に当てはまるストレージ

WESTERNDIGITALMy Book Studio


まずデザインがグッと来たのがWDのMy Book Studioです。
アルミニウム筐体を採用し、Macにマッチしたデザインになっています。
容量も2TB、3TB、4TBとあるので自分にピッタリのものを探せそうです。
HDDそのものを自社生産しているのもポイント高いですね。

LaCieの外付けHDD LCH-FMN020U3


こちらは選べる容量は2-3TBでWDのものより選択幅は狭いものの、アルミボディを採用し高級感があります。
何より注目すべきはお値段。エントリー投稿現在Amazonでは60%OFFの8,480円で販売されています。
ただし、中身のHDDはSeagate製で、私はあまり良いイメージを持っていません。

まとめ

お値段を考えると断然後者なのですが、見た目や信頼性をとってWDの物を購入してしまいそうです。
後は容量を決めるだけ・・・


結局Time Machineを利用しないので2TBで十分だと判断し購入しました。

الثلاثاء، 10 فبراير 2015

Asus Zenfone 2 Experience Carnival (Event)


ASUS ZenFone 2 Experience Carnival 2/12 open enrollment

ASUS Zenfone 2 Experience Carnival is expected to be held in March 9. ASUS ZenFone 2 experience Carnival, Open registration will be start at 12 February. From the open online registration, will also 100 lucky gift ZenFone 2.

ASUS is expected to be held March 9 ZenFone 2 experience will be that this experience will be even more in the ASUS Taichung, Kaohsiung, an additional 2 to each 100-bit connection designed to facilitate people together around the first to experience, to join the festivities.

Activities will invite ASUS ZenFone spokesperson Hsiao and fans attended the same music, but will pull out 100 winners, presented ASUS ZenFone 2 and then enjoy the overweight send Gifts.

ASUS at CES this year issued new ZenFone 2 mobile phones, ZenFone 2 will be the first to sell in Taiwan.

Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG/Z007 Camera Samples and Antutu Benchmark


 
 
Zenfone C is an entry-level device that the ASUS has created as a replacement for the ZenFone 4. The full specs sheet for the device already surfaced online as well as a few photos of an actual unit. The new handset seems to be almost identical to the Zenfone 4 in terms of design, but with a few notable upgrades in hardware especially at Battery backup with 2100MAh.


Camera Samples:










Antutu Benchmark:

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الاثنين، 9 فبراير 2015

ASUS Launcher 1.4.0.150205 APK


[Description]
ASUS Launcher is a sublime user interface that makes every aspect of your mobile device easier and more enjoyable to use. It’s an intuitive launcher that lets you personalize your home screen experience with theme and wallpaper options, widgets, scroll effects, plus other important home screen settings.
Aside from a personalized home screen experience, ASUS Launcher also helps you easily interact with other ASUS ZenUI apps such as What’s Next, Do It Later, Email, Calendar, PixelMaster Camera, Gallery, Share Link, PC Link, Remote Link, Sound Recorder, Calculator, and Music.
Check out the latest special features we’ve got in store for you:
Special features
• Swipe up on your home screen to open Home screen menu.
•All app background transparency allows you to harmonize the appearance of your apps together with your chosen wallpaper.
•Apps gives you quick access into the All-Apps screen.
•Widgets gives you quick access to all widget options.
•Icon packs allow you to change appearance of your app icons.
•Scroll effects lets you choose a specific animation to use when browsing through home pages.
•Edit pages leads you to Page Management where you can edit and set your main home screen page.
•Wallpapers feature lets you set your preferred wallpaper on the home screen, lock screen, or both.
•Preferences allow you to customize the settings of ASUS Launcher such as Applications, Scroll animation, Unread counts, Wallpaper, and Icon/Folder
•Settings feature gives you quick access to your device’s Settings menu.
•More options gives you to quick access to ZenUI Help and Play Store.

Tips and Tricks
• While on the home screen, zoom out on your device to launch Page Management.
•While on the home screen, you may also tap-and-hold on an empty space to open ASUS Launcher.
•To add apps and widgets to your home screen, tap-and-hold on the app or widget then drag-and-drop it to your preferred location.
•To uninstall or disable multiple apps quickly, use the Uninstall/Disable menu option in the All Apps screen.
•To find hidden apps, go to the Hide apps screen then tap on the small eye icon on the lower middle part of your screen. This icon is beside the dotted page indicators.
Notes

•The appearance and operation of some features may vary, depending on your device.
•ASUS Launcher is a free app for ASUS devices. You will not be charged for downloading or using this app.
•To set ASUS ZenUI Launcher as the default launcher, once installed just tap your device’s Home button and choose Always.






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الأحد، 8 فبراير 2015

How to Root Zenfone 6 Firmware 2.21.40.39



Since RootZenfoneV3 Can't Root Zenfone 6 with 2.21.40.39 Firmware Version, so i made this tutorial.

  1. Download recovery.img from 2.21.40.29 Firmware You can download HERE, or Mirror Here or you can extract it from 2.21.40.29 firmware
  2. ADB Fastboot Tool If you don't have it (Download Here)
  3. Flash recovery.img
  4. - Go to Fastboot (Turn off Device and Press Power+Volume Down)
    - Connect to PC/Laptop
    - Open ADB Folder, Shift+Right Click > Open Command Here
    - Type fastboot flash fastboot recovery.img
    - Wait Until Finish and Reboot
  5.  Root with RootZenfoneKitkat, Tutorial Here


الجمعة، 6 فبراير 2015

Unboxing Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG


ASUS expanding ZenFone product line, the new low-end entry Zenfone C, equipped with 4.5-inch screen, Intel dual-core processor, an the price is only NT$2990 or around 94 US$. ASUS ZenFone C  powered by 4.5-inch 480x 854 screen, built-in Intel 1.2GHz Atom Z2520 dual-core processor, 1GB of memory and 8GB storage capacity, you can expand the memory card, the maximum support 64GB, supplied 5GB Webstorage cloud storage space. ZenFone C only support 3G Internet access, dual SIM card can support communications, targeting entry level, 5.0-megapixel main camera, support ASUS PixelMaster camera function, emphasizing the dark environment, the ability to take pictures, then the front of the camera 0.3 megapixel. Built-in GPS positioning, 2100mAh battery.


Unboxing 

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Zenfone C Box | www.asus-zenfone.com

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inside the Box Zenfone C: Zenfone C, Battery 2100Mah, Charger, Manual Book | www.asus-zenfone.com
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Asus Zenfone C Set-up For the First time

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New Update Zenfone C | www.asus-zenfone.com

Size Comparisson with Zenfone 5 | www.asus-zenfone.com



Asus Zenfone 2 Estimated Price and Specifications








At CES 2015 ASUS unveiled ZenFone 2, the flagship smartphone in the new-generation ZenFone family. With a gorgeous all-new ergonomic design, a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 13MP/5MP PixelMaster cameras, a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor with 2GB/4GB RAM and 4G/LTE connectivity, ZenFone 2 delivers powerful all-round performance.

According to mobile01, they calculated some prediction about Zenfone 2 Price and Specs.



Type Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
CPU Intel Atom Z3530 1.83 GHz Intel Atom Z3580 2.33 GHz
GPU PowerVR G6430
ROM 16GB 32GB 64GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Camera Front:5MP / Main:13MP
Display 5.5 inch / 1080p / 403ppi
Battery 3000 MAh
MicroSD Slot Yes, Up to 256GB
Wireless Charging Yes
NFC Yes
Connectifity 4G+3G
RAM 2GB
Estimated Price $199 $229 $289 $219 $249 $309
RAM 4GB
Estimated Price $229 $259 $329 $249 $269 $339
www.asus-zenfone.com

Type Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
CPU Intel Atom Z3530 1.83 GHz Intel Atom Z3560 1.83 GHz
GPU PowerVR G6430
ROM 16GB 32GB 64GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Camera Front:5MP / Main:13MP
Display 5.5 inch / 720p / 267ppi
Battery 3000 MAh
MicroSD Slot Yes, Up to 256GB
Wireless Charging No
NFC No
Connectifity 4G+3G
RAM 1GB
Estimated Price $109 $149 $179 $149 $159 $189
RAM 2GB
Estimated Price $149 $159 $189 $169 $179 $209
www.asus-zenfone.com

Just Estimated Price, Real Price Maybe Different

الخميس، 5 فبراير 2015

[Full Firmware] Zenfone 6 A600CG T00G V2.21.40.39



How to OTA update ? (Go to settings>About>System Update>Check for Update)
How to update Manual ? Here
How to update via ADB sideload ? Here 


ZENFONE 6  firmware: 
WW VERSION
Version V2.21.40.39(WW)
DescriptionASUS ZenFone 6(T00G/) software Image: V2.21.40.39 for WW SKU only*
Improvement Item:
1.Update phone APN version to 81.
2.Update per Facebook sharing policy
3.Due to changes in Facebook’s service policy, ASUS apps will no longer be able to access the list of all your Facebook friends or their public information such as birthdays, feeds, public albums, and etc. Some features have been modified in order to comply with this new policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Changes on the apps:
ASUS Gallery
 Friends’ public albums are no longer in service.
 Likes and comments feature are disabled.
ASUS Contacts
 Friends’ recent feeds push notification are disabled.
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.
 Option to set contact’s cover image from Facebook is removed.
 Synchronization of birthday information is not supported.
Phone In-call screen
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.

5. Improve ystem stability

For more information please refer to:
WW:http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes


Steps of Update:
1. Check software version of your device**
2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS_T00I
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrading.
File Size753,42 (MBytes) 2015.02.04  update
Download fromGlobal

ZENFONE 6  firmware: 
TW VERSION
Version V2.21.40.39(TW)
DescriptionASUS ZenFone 6(T00G/) software Image: V2.21.40.39 for TW SKU only*
Improvement Item:
1.Update phone APN version to 81.
2.Update per Facebook sharing policy
3.Due to changes in Facebook’s service policy, ASUS apps will no longer be able to access the list of all your Facebook friends or their public information such as birthdays, feeds, public albums, and etc. Some features have been modified in order to comply with this new policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Changes on the apps:
ASUS Gallery
 Friends’ public albums are no longer in service.
 Likes and comments feature are disabled.
ASUS Contacts
 Friends’ recent feeds push notification are disabled.
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.
 Option to set contact’s cover image from Facebook is removed.
 Synchronization of birthday information is not supported.
Phone In-call screen
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.

5. Improve ystem stability

For more information please refer to:
TW:http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes


Steps of Update:
1. Check software version of your device**
2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS_T00I
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrading.
File Size755,73 (MBytes) 2015.01.29  update
Download fromGlobal

[Full Firmware] Zenfone 5 A500CG T00F V2.21.40.44

 

How to OTA update ? (Go to settings>About>System Update>Check for Update)
How to update Manual ? Here
How to update via ADB sideload ? Here 

Download only FOTA Files Here

ZENFONE 5  firmware: 
WW VERSION
Version V2.21.40.44(WW) 
DescriptionASUS ZenFone 5(T00F/T00J) software Image: V2.21.40.44 for TW SKU only*
Improvement Item:
1.Update phone APN version to 81.
2.Update per Facebook sharing policy
3.Due to changes in Facebook’s service policy, ASUS apps will no longer be able to access the list of all your Facebook friends or their public information such as birthdays, feeds, public albums, and etc. Some features have been modified in order to comply with this new policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Changes on the apps:
ASUS Gallery
 Friends’ public albums are no longer in service.
 Likes and comments feature are disabled.
ASUS Contacts
 Friends’ recent feeds push notification are disabled.
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.
 Option to set contact’s cover image from Facebook is removed.
 Synchronization of birthday information is not supported.
Phone In-call screen
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.

5. Improve ystem stability

For more information please refer to:
WW:http://www.asus.com/zentalk/ReleaseNotes


Steps of Update:
1. Check software version of your device**
2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS_T00I
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrading.
File Size748,02 (MBytes) 2015.02.04  update
Download fromGlobal

ZENFONE 5  firmware: 
TW VERSION
Version V2.21.40.44(TW) 
DescriptionASUS ZenFone 5(T00F/T00J) software Image: V2.21.40.44 for TW SKU only*
Improvement Item:
1.Update phone APN version to 81.
2.Update per Facebook sharing policy
3.Due to changes in Facebook’s service policy, ASUS apps will no longer be able to access the list of all your Facebook friends or their public information such as birthdays, feeds, public albums, and etc. Some features have been modified in order to comply with this new policy. Thank you for your understanding.

Changes on the apps:
ASUS Gallery
 Friends’ public albums are no longer in service.
 Likes and comments feature are disabled.
ASUS Contacts
 Friends’ recent feeds push notification are disabled.
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.
 Option to set contact’s cover image from Facebook is removed.
 Synchronization of birthday information is not supported.
Phone In-call screen
 Lower resolution profile picture is used.

5. Improve ystem stability

For more information please refer to:
TW:http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/ReleaseNotes


Steps of Update:
1. Check software version of your device**
2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)
3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.
4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU and downgrade the software version.
5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS_T00I
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
***System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please buckup your important data before system upgrading.
File Size750,33 (MBytes)               2015.01.29  update
Download fromGlobal


ASUS Zenfone C ZC451CG Specifications


ASUS expanding ZenFone product line, the new low-end entry Zenfone C, equipped with 4.5-inch screen, Intel dual-core processor, an the price is only NT$2990 or around 94 US$. ASUS ZenFone C  powered by 4.5-inch 480x 854 screen, built-in Intel 1.2GHz Atom Z2520 dual-core processor, 1GB of memory and 8GB storage capacity, you can expand the memory card, the maximum support 64GB, supplied 5GB Webstorage cloud storage space. ZenFone C only support 3G Internet access, dual SIM card can support communications, targeting entry level, 5.0-megapixel main camera, support ASUS PixelMaster camera function, emphasizing the dark environment, the ability to take pictures, then the front of the camera 0.3 megapixel. Built-in GPS positioning, 2100mAh battery. 

Asus is expected to expand ZenFone C cheap mobile phone market, its price last Asus has launched similar ZenFone 4, the same built-in the same Intel processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage capacity, but only ZenFone 4 4-inch screen, the battery only is 1600mAh. ZenFone 4 price is too low.

ASUS launched ZenFone last year , has successfully achieved good results in the mobile phone market, shipments of about 8 million last year, then released the second generation of CES further ZenFone phone and ZenFone Zoom, the second generation of Intel's latest quad-core ZenFone Atom processor , high-end models even built-largest mobile phone market in 4GB RAM



ASUS Zenfone C ZC451CG Specifications
Platform Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Color Black/White/Red
Dimensions 136.5 x 67 x 6.2 ~ 10.9 cm (LxWxH)
Weight 150 g (with battery)
CPU 2X2:Intel® Atom™ Multi-Core Z2520 Processor 1.2 GHz with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Memory 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Storage 8GB eMMC Flash
5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage
Memory Slot MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
Connectivity Technology WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
USB 2.0
Bluetooth V4.0+EDR
Dual Micro SIM card **
Network Standard DC-HSDPA UL:5.76 Mbps/DL:42.2 Mbps
3G :
UMTS :
850/900/1900/2100
2G :
EDGE/GPRS/GSM :
850/900/1800/1900,
Navigation GPS, GLONASS & AGPS
Display 4.5inches, FWVGA 480 x 854 ,TFT
Battery 2100 mAh Prismatic
Camera Front 0.3 Mega-Pixel, F2.8 Aperture
Rear 5 Mega-Pixel, Auto Focus, LED Flash, F2.0 Aperture, PixelMaster
Video Video Playback :
MPEG4
H.264
H.264 AVC
H.263
3GP
Video Recording :
H264 AVC
VP8
H.263
3GP
Audio Slot 3.5mm
Audio MP3/3GP/AAC/AAC+/FM Radio
Messaging SMS/MMS
E-Mail Google Mail/Exchange/POP3/IMAP4/SMTP
Sensor G-Sensor/Proximity/Light Sensor
Accessories Adapter Type + Plug
Note *bundled accessory, service and dual SIM spec vary by region

Unboxing ASUS ZenPower, Asus Power Bank


At CES 2015 Asus Introduced New Asus Power bank called ASUS ZenPower. Welcome to Asus Zen Family ASUS ZenPower. Today ASUS Zenfone Blog will shows more about ASUS ZenPowe. The Price is still unified.
ASUS ZenPower

ASUS ZenPower Box

3 Years Warranty

Specifications

Out Of the Box

ASUS USB Cable



USB Slot and Micro USB For Charging



LED Indicator


Charging Padfone S with ZenPower

Output 1.2A, ZenPower can provide Output max 2.4A