Press: OnePlus Launches "2014 Flagship Killer", the OnePlus One


OnePlus One Features Snapdragon 801 Processor, 5.5" 1080p Display, 3100mAh battery from $299 


BEIJING - April 23, 2014 - Following months of anticipation, OnePlus today revealed their flagship device, the OnePlus One. Embodying the OnePlus motto of 'Never Settle', the OnePlus One boasts industry leading design, superior build quality and top of the line specs at a disruptive price point.

"By paying attention to the smallest details, taking a holistic approach to product design, and working with the best partners such as Cyanogen Inc. and Qualcomm Technologies, we have been able to create the greatest day to day user experience in a smartphone without compromise," said Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus.

Steve Kondik, CTO of Cyanogen Inc. echoed Lau's sentiments. "I am incredibly proud of the effort our team has put in to the CyanogenMod build for the OnePlus One. We've brought out the full potential of the hardware and complemented it with innovative new features to give users a fresh new experience and the tools to tailor the One to their personal style," said Kondik. "We will continue to expand this effort to provide a genuinely enjoyable and powerful operating system for the user."

Attention to the Smallest Details 

The OnePlus One was designed to be beautiful, timeless and comfortable in the hand. Embracing this design language, the One features subtle curves, sleek lines and a slightly raised, jet-black display. Even the smallest details belong uniquely to OnePlus, from the custom cut and engineered PCB boards to the specially designed battery and dyed inner casing. Each component is meticulously aligned and adorned with a OnePlus logo for a gorgeous device inside and out.Measuring only 8.9mm thick, the OnePlus One is ergonomic and easy to grip, with a tapered edge of just 4.6mm.

CyanogenMod 

Debuting with the One is CyanogenMod 11S, a special release tuned to take advantage of everything the One has to offer. CyanogenMod 11S reveals the first phase of a unique visual experience blending the best of Android with the freedom CyanogenMod is known for. Unlike most OEM skins, there are no limits to customizing your One - mix and match thousands of themes or return to stock with the new theme engine and store.

Advanced Camera and Gallery apps make capturing and viewing memories even more fun. Record your world in perfect detail with 4K video. Then relive it from the cloud in Gallery, organized by your life.

Championing privacy has been a core part of CyanogenMod's purpose. SMS encryption between your One and CyanogenMod or TextSecure-compatible device means chats stay between friends. Privacy Guard keeps nosey apps at bay by helping you control how they use your data.

Fast, Smooth, Powerful

The OnePlus One is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801 processor with quad-core CPUs at speeds of up to 2.5GHz per core, making it the world's current fastest available processor in a smartphone. Custom Krait CPU architecture, integrated 4G LTE connectivity, Qualcomm® Adreno™ 330 GPU and 3GB of LP-DDR3 RAM combine to offer a fluid and lightning quick user experience.

"Today's premium mobile devices are measured by their ability to deliver immersive experiences through high-speed LTE connectivity and advanced multimedia, all without compromising performance or battery life," said Raj Talluri, senior vice president of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are proud to have our Snapdragon 801 processor powering the unique OnePlus One to deliver innovative new user experiences to consumers around the globe."

A 3100 mAh battery and energy efficient display work together to power the OnePlus One for more than a full day of use.

Experience More, Capture More 

The OnePlus One packs a 5.5" 1080p full HD JDI screen. LTPS and TOL (Touch On Lens) technology provide an incredibly sharp picture and make the gorgeous 178 degree vision display significantly more shatterproof.

A Sony Exmor IMX214 13 megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash delivers amazing shots day or night, made more precise and detailed by the 6 physical lenses. Even selfies are more beautiful with a 5 megapixel distortion free front-facing camera and extra wide 80 degree capture angle.

High Quality and Useful Features 

The OnePlus One is more than just amazing hardware. Uniquely engineered software offers features that you really want and simplifies your user experience without adding extra, unnecessary bloat. Voice command lets you wake the device or you can launch your favorite apps by drawing pre-set gestures on the sleeping screen. Choose between on screen and capacitive navigation buttons to suit your preference.

Pricing and Availability 

The OnePlus One will initially be available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the United States in 16GB Silk White for $299/€269 and in 64GB Sandstone Black for $349/€299.

The first 100 OnePlus Ones will be available through the OnePlus Phone Smash, starting April 25th. OnePlus fans can go to oneplus.net/smash to apply to smash their current phone in exchange for a OnePlus One. 100 lucky applicants will get the very first 100 OnePlus Ones for just $1 as well as the ability to invite their friends to buy the OnePlus One.

OnePlus One Specifications 



BASIC PARAMETERS

Color

Silk White/Sandstone Black

Dimensions

152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm

Weight

5.71 ounces (162g)

Operating System
CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4

CPU

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPUs

GPU

Adreno 330, 578MHz

RAM

3 GB LP-DDR3 @1866MHz

Storage

16/64 GB eMMC 5.0, available capacity varies

Sensors

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light

Battery Capacity
Embedded rechargeable 3100 mAh LiPo battery

Size

5.5 inch JDI

Resolution

1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 PPI

Type

LTPS IPS with TOL

Protection

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

Sensor

13 Megapixel - Sony Exmor IMX 214

Lenses

6 lenses to avoid distortion and color aberration

Flash

Dual-LED

Aperture

f/2.0

Front Camera
5 Megapixel - Distortion free

Video

4K resolution video with stereo recording
Slow Motion: 720p video at 120fps





Frequencies

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8
LTE: Bands 1/3/4/7/17/38/40

Wi-Fi
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) 802.11 b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 

Bluetooth 4.1

NFC

65T (software card emulation, payment methods and multi-tag support)

Positioning

Internal GPS antenna + GLONASS
Digital Compass

Speakers

Built-in Stereo Speakers

Microphones

Tri-microphone with noise cancellation

Ports

Data & Charging: Micro USB 2.0
Audio: Jack 3.5mm

Buttons

Power Button
Volume Rockers
Capacitive / On-screen buttons

SIM

1 slot - Micro SIM

Indicators
1 LED notification light (multicolored)

Audio supported formats:

Playback: MP3, AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, WMA, FLAC, APE, AAC, WAV
Recording: AAC, M4A

Video supported formats:
Playback: MP4, H.263, H.264, RMBB, FLV720P
Recording: MP4

Image supported formats:
Playback: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP Output: JPEG, RAW



About OnePlus 
OnePlus is a global technology startup committed to creating beautiful devices with the best possible http://oneplus.net.
hardware to ultimately create a better day-to-day experience for users. Developed around the mantra, 'Never Settle', OnePlus aims to disrupt the industry by providing top of the line technology to users around the world. For more information, please visit










Press: Smartphone becomes powerful PC peripheral



Out now: free Power-Grid app turns smartphones into PC and game remote control

Hamburg - October 22, 2013 – ROCCAT’s highly acclaimed Power-Grid app is now available to the public for free download as the software reaches its open beta phase. The game-changing software consists of a smartphone app, which runs on iOS and Android devices, and accompanying host software, which runs on Windows. This technology is used to turn the smartphone into a sophisticated, fully customizable remote control for the PC, extending the environment of the gamer onto their smartphone. Power-Grid features countless preset Grids and Controls that offer functionality ranging from adjusting Windows settings to executing in-game macro sequences in popular games such as StarCraft II and League of Legends. The software also provides gamers with the ability to create their own extensively configurable Grids and Controls, allowing them to cater to their own specific needs and desires. The new Power-Grid website – launched simultaneously – provides a database for those searching for additional Grids and Controls. The database will feature ROCCAT as well as community content, the latter being facilitated by the launcher software’s easy-to-use Grid and Control import/export process.
ROCCAT CEO and founder René Korte comments: “Power-Grid opens up a whole new world of opportunities for PC gamers. Finally you are able to connect your smartphone to your gaming environment – it just feels natural and makes perfect sense. Forget about inflexible solutions like keyboards with integrated displays; create your own command center and benefit from this innovative ROCCAT technology.”
Power-Grid uses WiFi to connect the smartphone to the PC. This means that commands from the phone are executed on the PC in real time. Information from games and software can be displayed on the smartphone, too, meaning it can also be used as an effective second screen. In order to empower the full potential, ROCCAT provides a SDK for Power-Grid. “Professional developers and studios will make use of this just like ambitious amateur coders”, say René Korte. “At GDC Europe this year people were amazed by the possibilities and openness of Power-Grid and its SDK. A lot of creative minds out there will do a lot of unseen things with it – and so will we.”
The duration of the open beta is not defined yet. ROCCAT will implement new features and optimize the software based on the user feedback.  
Power-Grid does not require any ROCCAT hardware in order to be used, the only prerequisite being an iOS or Android smartphone. 2014 will, however, see the company release a new range of gaming peripherals designed to benefit from the rich features offered by the app.

ROCCAT Power-Grid: 5 fast and easy steps to create your PC control center- Go to www.power-grid.roccat.org, create an account and download the software. Users who already have a ROCCAT World account can download the software straight away.
- Install the host software on your PC.
- Go to the Apple or Google store on your phone and download the app.
- Ensure PC and phone are connected to the same network.
- Log-in to your host software on the PC and start the app on your phone, then follow the on-screen instructions and voilà, you are good to go.
About ROCCAT Studios 
Founded in 2007 in Hamburg, Germany, ROCCAT Studios produces innovative, high-quality products for today’s ambitious computer gamer. Always operating in close collaboration with the gaming community, the company’s advanced input devices, headsets and accessories offer extreme precision, first-class ease-of-use and unique, eye-catching design. ROCCAT™ entered the scene with its Kone gaming mouse – a high-performance device that still ranks as one of the world’s premier gaming peripherals. A long list of international awards attests to the ingenious design and world-class quality of ROCCAT products.

ROCCAT Power-Grid - Explained




We have taken a look at the new innovation from ROCCAT which is called Power-Grid.

It is basicly an app for your phone where you can control everything on your computer, which means that while you are gaming, you can check Facebook updates, news on the blog you are following, or maybe if there came a new email.

Of course you know the feeling of a lagging computer, but you know nothing about what courses this quite annoying problem, then you can check Power-Grid to see the temperature of the CPU, see how much RAM the computer is using, and what you have to do to get back in the game with smooth fps.

If your friends gets drowned in the gamesounds, or if you want not to hear them. You can easily adjust the volume for game, music, teamspeak, mic and mastersounds. And of course, if you don't sit with a keyboard that with a click of a button can skip, pause and play songs, then this is also possible with ROCCAT Power-Grid.

It is all working together with the driver/software that you download to the computer you want to control. You can easily change between computers, and it is easy to customize, while there also is templates for how exactly your Power-Grid app will look like.

The app will of course be available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices, but we still don't know if it will be available for Windows 8 for tablets and phones (like the system the Microsoft Surface runs).

There is more features, that we cannot describe with words, therefore, check out the ROCCAT Power-Grid Release Trailer, right below, and the pictures on the right (becoming a tour-guide now :p ).

Enjoy your day and check out Power Grid on the link right below.

www.power-grid.roccat.org




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