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Apr 28

Android Tablets: What Are The Benefits Of Android ...

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Android tablets are one of the coolest ways to surf the net and watch videos in existence! They are super portable, light and have a huge touch screen display which makes viewing a pleasure. Unlike laptops and even netbooks, they save a lot of weight and space by only including the components needed for media consumption (surfing, listening and watching).

They run Google’s Android OS, which although a relatively new operating system has already overtaken Apple’s iOS as the most popular OS for portable devices! It looks quite similar to Windows in some ways, most notably being the ‘home page’ of your tablet which is like a ‘desktop’ full of shortcuts to your favourite apps. Some of the key benefits of Android are:

• It’s open source. This means that it is free and that anyone can get the code from Google and manipulate it to make it suitable for their device. Why is this good? You’re not paying for an expensive OS, but still get a top-notch OS for your tablet.

• The Google connection. Android has apps for most of the major Google services that we’ve come to love and rely upon, including: Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Voice (like Skype) as well as translate, shopper and finance.

• Choice of hardware. Don’t fancy an iPad, but want an Apple tablet? I’m sorry you can’t. However Android is free for any manufacturer to use and so tablet fans have a huge choice of different tablets, from expensive ‘name brands’ to great value Chinese versions.

• Huge leap forward in functionality. Consider an old-fashioned portable DVD player, or MP3 player where you can only do one thing, either watch DVDs or listen to music. An Android OS device is a powerful, portable PC. They allow you to do hundreds of things, from web-browsing to reading eBooks to playing games; and all at the same time if you want to multi-task!

If you’re worried about whether you can use an Android tablet then think about this question? Can you use a mac or pc? If the answer is yes then you’re sure to be delighted with Android OS as it is so similar in many ways to Apple OS and Windows. You have your shortcuts on your home screen, but also folders full of your applications, pdfs and media files as well. So to do something just select the right folder like on your computer! It is different in some ways too, and not in a negative sense! Android is great at multi-tasking. You can have many apps open and running at the same time which is brilliant when you’re flipping from the page you’re browsing to your music library to change tracks.

It also benefits from a brilliant app source, ‘Android Marketplace,’ which is filled with great apps for all kinds of purposes, from Facebook to horoscopes. They are especially great because most of them are free, and you don’t often get much for free in life!

So in summary, when you buy an Android tablet you’re getting a top quality operating system for free, hundreds of thousands of cool apps for free and a huge choice of different tablets for any budget. It’s also easy for anyone to use and will sync seamlessly with your Google account. Where are the cheapest tablets though? You need to go online and check out the reputable online stores selling them, then you’re assured of the best value as opposed to the big shops.

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Apr 15

Tablet Pc for you

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                      Tablet PC, like the current computer or Smartphone to have an operating system or OS by OS currently popular with iOS for Apple IPad, or will the IPad2 camp for popular Blackberry mobile focus partners. Sample Rim OS, Blackberry Tablet PC design in the name is not forgotten Playbook, OS from Microsoft which rao than familiar in computer Windows 7 which is available in several versions of the Tablet PC using the Intel Atom CPU as it focuses on a Tablet PC computer, but Windows does not have the popularity because the weight of heavy resemblance to the Notebook or Laptop because the Windows system requirements, many HDD should not lower than the minimum Ram 100GB, 1GB and many others that are similar to purchase more than selecting the phone purchase. This manual makes the Windows will outweigh the other Tablet PC running OS camp and the last mentioned is Google’s Open Source Android which is popular in several brands of phone is prevalent. Certainly in many PC Tablet will not miss a handful of Android and is very popular today is the Samsung Galaxy Samsung Galaxy Tab2, Tab, Zenithink, iRobot, Flytouch, View Sonic, and many brands. The development of Android considered worth watching because it can’t Open Source copyright worries many other camps like OS focus are companies, interested in development of both Hardware and Software for Android Tablet has Android Tablet as many, many options in the market. Therefore, the selection should observe Spec that are appropriate for OS and Software or Application that supports OS that should be enough to satisfy demand in the US, before the Android playlist Flash but now can play. Found in Android 2.2. Older versions of it can come up Firmware is newer.

                         Current PC Tablet producers for the world market is China. Regardless, the IPhone, IPad, produced in China IPad2, Samsung, production base in China, so China is developing personnel and modern technology, so we should not measure whether this is because of this, China’s foreign production in China it everything we had selected the entire piece. Content and highlight the sapek is better, but not that brand or brands are not quite important! It even almost let China brand quality grade A, with low grade production of the factory that is similar to copy same selection of computer themselves. Not to comply with the brands advertise that this brand is better, depending on the user, we use, as appropriate. Respond to our lifestyle and by rewarding that we lose. Section if we are using the tablet they cheaper Chinese brands, Apple, Samsung, aloud should choose brand or brands that have site for support of these companies will have firmware because customer base worldwide, some companies have zero in Europe and America, but in Thailand. The market is still donkhrop by another giant company than the mere accommodation-China expands market focus by opening up our House, but to Service Center does not have a service center, select the trusted shops and firmware support for us, it is a good choice and may be better to buy the Chinese will come back and carrying case. Because the Chinese if we have no knowledge or know A brand upgrade, we can lose to them this is the lowest grade comes. That these are often not guaranteed sales focus and even see quite end to purchase the foreigner himself, often gave them a low grade of this so they are buying from a shop in Thailand, which has raises, or select a purchase via our Web site with reliable insurance with safer.

Why Tablet PC, and instructions on how to shop for Tablet PC.

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Some models can rotate the screen. Some versions of the keyboard can be split apart or not to use the keyboard.

Pen digital pen Stylus command, a Resistive Touch Screen Monitor for natural and human finger Stylus pen for models, Capasitive.

Can digital pen handwriting and converted to automatic.

The version of Microsoft Office are supported with a Tablet PC only, Windows doesn’t need to be to use MS Office file has MS Office files can open Android.

There are other plug-in that support Tablet PC usage, obtain Market or Application.

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Browse sapek CPU, Ram, HDD speed optimized OS used by, for example, if the use Android, there’s no need to cram into 160GB HDD if Windows Tablet should essentially be put into 320GB or 160GB HDD, because the system needs a relatively large storage space.

Some versions can add external memory, Micro SD, which allows flexibility in usage.

Some versions will be able to receive phone calls. Audit Department-like mobile phones, wait

http://www.articlesbase.com/technology-articles/tablet-pc-for-you-5331961.html

Apr 05

Android 3.0 Honeycomb Preview

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Read about the latest tablet-centered OS Google is cooking up for Android in 2011!

Introduction to Android 3.0 Honeycomb

While many Android users have just gotten Froyo (Android 2.2) and Gingerbread has just been released (2.3), Google is already working on putting the finishing touches on its upcoming version 3.0, Honeycomb Android operating system. This new major release is focused on tablets and large touchscreen devices like the existing Samsung Galaxy Tab and the many more to debut this year from such makers as Motorola, LG, Asus, MSI, Acer, and Dell.

What’s New with Android 3.0?

While Android 2.3 brought some amazing new features to phone handsets, Android 3.0 promises to go above and beyond to revolutionize the way we interact with Android tablets. Expect a new tablet-friendly Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Browser, Media, eBook Reader, Google Talk (including video chat), and keyboard apps to make finding your way around the tablet and getting things done a breeze! It’s basically a brand new Android for tablets, built from the ground up just for the larger displays. From the demo videos shown online, they really take advantage of the extra real estate space extremely well.

Android 3.0 Features

As previously stated, Android 3.0 is a new OS designed especially for large-screen devices. In the YouTube videos below, you can see many of the new apps and user interface. These videos are all courtesy of T-Mobile’s new G-Slate “4G” (HSPA+) tablet by LG.

Android 3.0 Overview Android 3.0 Gmail Android 3.0 Browser Android 3.0 GTalk Video Chat Android 3.0 Books Android 3.0 Google Maps

When To Expect Android 3.0?

So when can you expect this tasty new OS? Expect it to be released along with a whole host of devices in the March-April timeframe. Q2 2011 is when many of the already previewed devices at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 are scheduled to be released. This summer should be a boom for Android phones and tablets.

Android 3.0 Devices

These are some of the most anticipated devices already announced at this year’s CES tradeshow in Las Vegas.

Acer Iconia Tab A500 Asus Eee Pad MeMo Asus Eee Pad Transformer Asus Eee Pad Slider Motorola Xoom T-Mobile G-Slate by LG

Additionally, Toshiba and Fujitsu had some concepts on display and there are an even greater number of Android 2.2 Froyo tablets either out or in the works.

Android Fragmentation

It remains to be seen just how much fragmentation the Android platform will experience and how many of these features will be ported to the smaller devices. Many of the new apps for example wouldn’t make as much sense on a smaller sub 4” screen (like a dual-pane Gmail inbox), but others like GTalk’s video chat make perfect sense.

I admire Google taking cues from Apple in developing a tablet-friendly OS. They’ve learned what works and what needs fixing. With 2011 being the year of tablets, it’s about time that they have a new OS to show for it!

Competition for Android 3.0

Well there’s obviously the current Apple iPad and the soon to be released iPad 2, with rumored front-facing and rear cameras, but there’s also potential Windows 7 tablet computers, and RIM’s BlackBerry Playbook 7-inch tablets due out this year.

http://www.brighthub.com/mobile/google-android/articles/103117.aspx

Feb 13

Android And The $99 Eken Tablet

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With all the recent press iDevices have been receiving, I thought Android deserved a bit of press and, having just received the famed $99 tablet, I began to wonder: can an OS be great without a great device, and can a device be great without a great OS?

When discussing the hardware, there is no way that this can compare with anything on the market. In terms of hardware quality, it is dwarfed by the much larger iPad and the smaller iPhone 3gs and 4, as well as the Blackberry Storm. To put it bluntly, this is not a high quality device.

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But Android, on the other hand, even if it is only 1.8, is something else: intuitive and snappy, well organized and the notification system is above everything else on the market.

I’m a big fan of the long press system, and the lack of multi-touch in the lower versions seems mandatory given the number of earlier/lower level devices with capacitive screens.

So can Android make a crappy device good?

I understand that this isn’t a yes or no question, but if Android can make a very average device into something useful, if not an iPad competitor, then surely Android is the way of the future. Apple certainly didn’t hit the bull’s eye with the iPad, so have Google (albeit indirectly) done it here?

In short, no. For one thing, people are constantly parading the fact that the iPad has no multi-tasking and Android does, but on a 600mhz processor, using multi-tasking is so slow and painful you might as well be trying to run Crysis. Methinks people should stop focusing on doing what Apple doesn’t, and start focusing on what their device and software can. This sort of negative development simply isn’t good for any industry, especially the technological industry.

So, to answer the aforementioned question, Android doesn’t make a crappy device good, but it makes a good effort at it, and, with Froyo, has finally made itself into the power-user mobile OS that everyone wants it to be.

 

http://technorati.com/technology/android/article/android-and-the-99-eken-tablet/

Jan 25

Microsoft outlines future client and server OS. ...

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Microsoft Corp executives have given developers a peek into its strategy around the planned operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , while naming 2005 as the date for its next Windows Hardware Engineering Conference The Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) is the annual software developer-oriented trade show and business conference where Microsoft elaborates on its hardware plans for Microsoft Windows-compatible PCs.  (WinHEC) in New Orleans, ruled-out the prospect of an interim client operating system prior to Longhorn, the subject of some speculation.

“The weight of all the people in the Windows client division and across the platform’s division… is around Longhorn.” Microsoft does plan followup releases of its XP Media Center Edition and Tablet PC Edition before Longhorn, he said.

The ever-shifting Blackcomb, Microsoft’s next planned virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer’s ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used.

Hardware Virtualization

Partitioning the computer’s memory into separate and isolated “virtual machines” simulates multiple machines within one physical computer.  of storage across the IP infrastructure in June, and a third version of network attached storage (AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips.  support will be added with Windows Server 2003′s first services pack.

Automated Deployment Services (ADS) are also planned, enabling administrators to roll out images and affect switching control over racks of serves.

A “next-level of integration tools” are planned for 2004 and 2005, Thompson said, which can describe an application, describe the hardware that the application needs to run on and permits validation for “a match” between the hardware and software. This will enable deployment with basic resource management, Thompson said.

Microsoft’s “last step” in this roadmap will be taken in 2006 and 2007. The company will support “full automation development” by third parties, development of applications with tools that can capture all operational policies, and the ability to update operational policies back to Windows control services.

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Microsoft outlines future client and server OS. (Infrastructure News…-a0104518040

Aug 30

Viewsonic ViewPad 10Pro joins the tablet race with ...

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There are not that many tablets that aren’t selling.  some have many options and other have few options, but nonetheless, almost every single tablet that is put to market, is purchased.  Well, maybe not the Fusion Garage JooJoo, but you get the picture.  Viewsonic is looking to add another option for tablet lovers with their dual operating system device, called the ViewPad 10Pro.  If it doesn’t sell as well as the iPad 2, it just might get the attention of users once they see that it will be running the Android 2.3 Gingerbread AND the Windows 7 operating systems.

You might not be able to remember a tablet that had the same options and that is likely because there isn’t one.  Viewsonic is looking to be the first to offer such a device.  other stats for the tablet are not that bad at all.  the ViewPad 10Pro comes with an Intel Atom Z670 processor with a speed at 1.5 Ghz.  not the faster processor available, when compared to the Intel Z570 or the AMD Zacate E350.

Integrated graphics, 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, HDMI port and a microSD card slot.  the new device also comes with a USB port and about eight hours of battery life according to Viewsonic.  One feature that does stand out and that is because it is missing is a camera on the back side of the ViewPad 10Pro.  the tablet does have a front-facing camera with a 1.3MB resolution, but lacks one on the back which might make some curious.

The capacitive multi-touch screen is just over 10-inches with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels, which is a bit less than the Apple iPad 2 if you are comparing.  the pricing for the ViewPad 10Pro comes in two options as well.  For the 16GB Windows 7 Home Premium model the price is $599 and if you want double the storage, which can come in handy, will cost you another $100.  Both of the options that are available are a bit higher priced than other tablets, but let’s remember that you do get what you pay for.

If you are wondering how the tablet processes the two operating systems, the Android Gingerbread is actually treated like an application that is running on top of the base Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Viewsonic ViewPad 10Pro joins the tablet race with a dual OS option

Aug 27

Microsoft gives glimpse of quad-core tablet ...

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Microsoft is firmly on the back foot in the fashionable tablets sector but, at a developer event in new Zealand, it offered a glimpse of a quad-core slate, which could be the flagship for a new assault on this space when Windows 8 launches next year.

Spotted by ZDnet, the slate could get a higher profile introduction at the upcoming Build conference. Microsoft has been virtually a no-show in tablets, despite a few Windows 7 slates being launched, because it has kept WP7 off the large-screen format. this was partly to avoid the problems Android encountered on big displays before it had a tablet optimized version in Honeycomb, but it has frustrated some OEMs and wasted an opportunity to showcase WP7′s innovative user interface on a larger screen and in a market where the battle lines are not firmly set yet.

With Windows 8, Microsoft will have an OS that spans PCs, tablets and smartphones; ARM and Intel architectures; and touch or conventional displays. Previews and even some beta release elements of the OS are expected to be offered to developers at Build, and there is now speculation that attendees will get the quad-core slate prototypes to run the test build. Even if the product is not due for commercial release for many months, it could help to keep Windows developers loyal and to build confidence among OEMs and other partners that Microsoft will be tablet player in the second wave of the market.

According to IT consultant and TechEd attendee Alan Burchill, Microsoft’s Patrick Hevesi, its enterprise technology architect, told the conference that quad-core Windows slates with eight-hour battery life, 10-inch HD screens and 1080p playback would make their debut late this year. These would presumably run Windows 7 and be W8-ready, and the description sounds similar to products promised by Asus (with its Eee Pad Transformer line) among others.

As for the processors, the first Windows/ARM products larger than smartphones could run on silicon from Nvidia, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm or even ST-Ericsson, all of which have promised quad-core around the turn of the year.

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Aug 23

Dell Streak 7 Tablet PC Review

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With its 7-inch screen, the Dell Streak 7 is one of the smallest tablets available. This could be either a pro or a con, depending on what you are using it for. This device has many great features that make it look strong against the competition, such as its 4G connectivity and a great processor, but will a detailed look show otherwise?

Dell Streak 7 – the Pros:

SD Slot: While the Dell Streak 7 only comes with one base option of 16GB, this SD card slot allows for up to an additional 32GB, which is great for movies, documents, or music. This slot also is also compatible with MMC and SDHC card formats, which is great for easy photo transfers from your digital camera. (Most other tablets only come with a micro-SD slot, which is less commonly used in digital cameras).

Design: This screen on the Dell Streak 7 is small when compared to other tablets, and the resolution is not great. Regardless of that, though, this tablet is one of the most portable available. on the downside, the viewing angle is not as good as with other tablets. the use of Gorilla Glass on this tablet is an advantage though, preventing any scratches that will inevitably happen on tablets, and giving it a solid, well-built design.

Connection: This is probably the biggest feature of this device: the capability to connect to the 4G network, as well as standard 3G and Wi-Fi spots. the only other tablet on the market with this feature is the Motorola Xoom, so this will make many potential buyers consider the Dell Streak 7.

4G isn’t available to all Americans yet (only about one-third of the population) but is growing rapidly. 4G means fast downloads of movies and music and is well worth it if you want (or require) a consistent internet connection. There is no rivaling this technology, but bear in mind it does require an additional monthly cost.

Cameras: the rear-facing 5MP camera on the Streak is top of the line for any tablet, and also comes with extras to make your photos even better. Some of these features include an LED flash, auto-focus, and a multi-shot mode, as well as the ability to shoot HD videos. There is also a 1.3MP camera on the front of the device, which is enough for web-chatting or simple photos.

USB Port: This feature is a plus for any tablet, allowing for expansions, such as a keyboard, for easier typing, or easy transferring of photos or files to an external drive.

Price: even with the smaller screen and less storage space, this tablet is great value with the $300 starting price tag. even the 4G version, with its $450 price tag, is a bargain, and is far less expensive than any of the 3G iPads, not the mention the additional 4G option. This is a great tablet for those who want a little of both worlds, lower budget but great connection and processing power.

Dell Streak 7 - The Cons:

OS: the Dell Streak 7 runs on Android 2.2, which is good but is not the latest or most up-to-date software out there. This version runs less smoothly, and is not compatible with some apps, though it can still connect to the Android Market and has a decent selection of apps available.

Battery Life: Dell haven’t released specific information about how long the battery will last on this device, and it seems they may have done this because the answer is disappointing. Testing has shown that this battery only lasts 3.5 to 4 hours, which is extremely low when compared to others on the market (some last as long as 10 hours). if you are one that is on-the-go and are typically away from a power source, this is a major issue.

Ease of Use: even though the touch screen works very well, the on-screen keyboard has had many complaints. Consumers are saying it is cramped, which with a 7-inch screen is to be expected. Landscape mode seems to make this easier, but an attachable keyboard may be the only way to solve this issue.

This device is excellent if you are looking for a lower priced tablet, as this one is well-built, with a powerful processor, and a great screen. however, the small screen size, low battery life, and older OS may not make this the tablet for you. You must look at all the specs, pros, and cons of the Dell Streak 7 when you make your choice.

Dell Streak 7 Tablet PC Review

Aug 23

Samsung Sliding PC 7-10.1 inch multi touch screen ...

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Samsung Sliding PC 7-10.1 inch multi touch screen sliding keyboard design window 7 OS tablet pc

Samsung Sliding PC 7-10.1 inch multi touch screen sliding keyboard design window 7 OS tablet pc

Look and feel Design, the Samsung Sliding PC 7 series uses a 10.1 “multi-touch LCD display, supports HD resolution (1366X768) and outdoor visibility (340 lumens), the deformation of the sliding keyboard design and Dokdo, and ultra-light ultra- Thin design for mobile portability, while also taking into account functionality. for those accustomed to writing the report or visit the website to use the physical keyboard users, Sliding PC 7 series with a full 80/81 keys keyboard, cleverly folded under the monitor. to allow users convenient and practical, the keyboard can slide out completely to form a notebook interface, you can display with touch function. using the touch screen and sliding keyboard advantage, users can enjoy the personal and business applications anytime, anywhere. Sliding PC 7 10.1 inch tablet PC the size of the design, perfect for online video viewing and editing, browsing and editing photos, reading news, mail processing, and so fast. the needs of a mobile office for business people, Samsung Sliding PC 7 series brings more convenience, thin and light design, 3G network support, superior battery life, easy to deal with a variety of mobile office needs; Sliding PC 7 series is designed for industrial users to use the best fit. Financial customers such as bank manager, can be used as office machines, easy to show clients the program, so flat and the use of a standard laptop one; for the insurance sales staff, you can use the machine as the exhibition industry, the business and show customers fill out at any time insurance policy; for the transportation industry, as members of the portable traffic control database queries at any time and verify the driver from the vehicle status information; for the construction and manufacturing, Sliding PC 7 series can be used as display models and manufacturing drawings using machines, facilitate architectural drawings of the display, modify, mark, and the manufacture of multi-model perspective. Portable because of its smart, focused on features such as content, the device is also suitable educational environment for students. Internal Secret Sliding PC 7 touch screen tablet series installed Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system and Intel Oak Trail processor, to provide users with a familiar environment and comfort, while enhancing the overall experience. Sliding PC 7 series also supports a variety of connection channels and I / O ports, including wireless modules, external adapter USB / HDMI output, MicroSD card slot and so on. the design of the hard disk, Sliding PC 7 Window 7 tablet pc series with a Samsung SSD (SSD), combined with Samsung’s unique quick Start technology, users can access the system within seconds the content. SSD drives energy-saving features, but also to increase battery life, users can enjoy mobile use up to 8 hours after charging. SSD also fully supports the keyboard and touch-mode multi-tasking capabilities. Applications Ecosystem Sliding PC 7 series pre-installed a number of touch applications, these programs are optimized on the touch screen is more convenient. these include Samsung’s music, video, photos, records, weather, clock, compass, and so many applications. in addition, Microsoft will be the map (Microsoft Bing Maps) also provides powerful tools to help people get more from the search, of which there must be intuitive voice search, allowing users to search via voice input to find their own content. Application Manager by Samsung (App Manager) and Windows Product Finder (Product Scout), you can get more updated touch applications. By AllShare ™ software, Sliding PC 7 series can also connect other devices as a hub, allowing users to have a large number of DLNA-certified Samsung devices for video, photos, music control, search, exchange, etc., including cameras, smart phones , TV, PC and so on. Sliding PC 7 series also comes with Microsoft Office Starter 2010, contains the basic version of Word and Excel, you can always choose to upgrade to become a complete package.

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