Thursday, December 31, 2009
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2010 Free Antivirus Buyers Guide
2010 Free Antivirus Buyers Guide
BY: Charles P. Jefferies, NotebookReview.com ContributorPUBLISHED: 12/15/2009
By Charles P. Jefferies
Introduction
Over the last several months Notebook Review looked at several free antivirus solutions -- today we compile our results in our 2010 free antivirus buyers guide and declare a winner. Read on to see which one is most worthy of your bandwidth.
Antivirus Software Solutions
The following antivirus products are participating in this review; all are available free of charge:
- AVG 9.0 Antivirus Free
- Avira Home Edition
- Avast! Free Antivirus
- Microsoft Security Essentials
The antivirus solutions will be objectively and subjectively rated over four categories:
- Protection
- Ease of use
- Performance
- Extra features
Section One: Protection
This section focuses on two components: pro-activeness and update frequency. Pro activeness is rated on how fast the application detected viruses and on how frequently and quickly the software updated itself.
| Solution | Pro Activeness (0-12) | Update Frequency (0-2) | Total |
| AVG 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Avira | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Avast | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Microsoft SE | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Update Frequency: While all the antivirus solutions allow for manual updating, 99% of people will not do this. The free solutions we tested updated automatically only once per day. This is one area where free antivirus suites fall behind paid solutions, which update many times a day (sometimes several times per hour). Avira lost one point in this category since its updates took an unusually long time.
Section Two: Ease of Use
There are three categories in this section: Interface, simplicity, and free drawbacks; all are equally weighted. The interface rating is based on the presentation -- how well the interface is laid out and how easy is navigation. Simplicity is based on the relevance of terminology and items presented in the interface. Lastly, the free drawbacks rating is based on the inconvenience of using free antivirus, if any -- many have catches since they are free; higher points means there are less drawbacks.
| Solution | Interface (0-4) | Simplicity (0-4) | Free Drawbacks (0-4) | Total |
| AVG 9.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Avira | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Avast | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Microsoft SE | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
Free Drawbacks: Scores in this section varied. Microsoft received the best score in this category since its only ‘free' catch is that it requires the user to validate their copy of Windows and participate in Microsoft's information collecting SpyNet service. AVG follows closely, only receiving two points off since it tries to upsell to the paid version but does so in an indirect fashion (drop-down below the interface). Avast gets low marks since registration is required. Avira no points since it has a very annoying ‘nag' pop-up screen that tries to sell the full version; we found this to be very inconvenient.
Section Three: Performance and Efficiency
Antivirus software historically has been detrimental to performance. This category rates on two sections: Overall performance impact and scan time.
| Solution | Performance Impact (0-2) | Scan Time (0-2) | Cumulative Total |
| AVG 9.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Avira | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Avast | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Microsoft SE | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Scan Time: Microsoft SE was the only true laggard coming in over one hour; AVG bested them all at 23 minutes while Avast and Avira came in at 34 and 45 minutes respectively.
Section Four: Extra Features
It is expected that free antivirus products only provide the bare essentials. The extra features category rewards an additional point to solutions that went the extra mile.
| Solution | Extra Features (0-1) |
| AVG 9.0 | 1 |
| Avira | 0 |
| Avast | 1 |
| Microsoft SE | 0 |
Conclusion
| Solution | Protection | Ease of Use | Performance | Extra Features | FINAL |
| AVG 9.0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Avira | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Avast | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 24 |
| Microsoft SE | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
And the winner is . . . Avast Free Antivirus! Avast took our top spot for several reasons. First and foremost it provides the best protection and additionally has a relatively easy to use interface. It also included several extra features, most notably its file recovery database and a light firewall. Microsoft SE comes in a close second -- while not as proactive as Avast it has the slickest interface and least amount of free drawbacks. AVG is right behind Microsoft as the second most easy-to-use solution with several useful extras including identity theft protection. Avira claims last place primarily due to its antiquated interface, confusing terminology, and annoying nag screen. Nonetheless, remember that all four products individually received our recommendation since they passed our tests.Monday, December 28, 2009
Internet Marketing Tips - Is 2010 Going to Be Any Different Than 2009? By Steven Wagenheim Platinum Quality Author
Well, we're just a week away from the New Year (as of this writing) and I am sure a lot of marketers are wondering if 2010 is going to be any different than 2009. Well, if you're looking to me to answer that question, you're looking in the wrong place. Where you should be looking is in the mirror. If you're not quite sure what I'm talking about, keep reading. This article SHOULD make things crystal clear.
Sure, there are going to be technical changes in 2010. There are ALWAYS changes. Look at 2009. Google put the clamps down on crappy landing pages, Ezine Articles cracked down on crappy articles and the FTC has declared war on scammy web sites. We saw Twitter become a major phenomenon. New methods of promotion popped up along with new products and services. Sure, those things are going to occur every year. But that's not the kind of "different" I'm talking about.
What I'm talking about is YOU. Are YOU going to be any different in 2010? More to the point...are you finally going to have the kind of success that you SHOULD have? And please, don't look to new technology or Google or the FTC to save your backside. If anything, they're only going to make things harder for you, especially if you've been playing with fire in 2009. No, you're going to have to pull yourself up by your own boot straps and get it together. But how?
Ah, sadly, that is a question that only YOU can answer as well. Everybody has a different business model and therefore a different way of doing things. If you've been using pay per click and your campaigns haven't been as profitable as you'd like, maybe you need to take a look at a few things. For starters, the product you're promoting. Is it something people really want? What about your ads? Are they written as well as they could be? Are you targeting the right keywords? Are they keywords buyers look up or are they the ones that tire kickers use?
What about if you're using article marketing to get people to your site? Is your landing page worth squat? If it's not, the greatest article in the world isn't going to do diddle. For that matter, if your resource box isn't up to snuff, nobody is ever going to hit your landing page. And naturally, your articles better be well written with a catch title that actually gets people to read it in the first place. Every little detail must be just so or your campaign is going to be derailed.
Point is, you need to go over what you're doing with a fine tooth comb and make sure you have all the T's crossed and the I's dotted. Otherwise, you're going to be throwing away time AND money that you can't afford to squander.
To YOUR Success,
Steven Wagenheim
Sure, there are going to be technical changes in 2010. There are ALWAYS changes. Look at 2009. Google put the clamps down on crappy landing pages, Ezine Articles cracked down on crappy articles and the FTC has declared war on scammy web sites. We saw Twitter become a major phenomenon. New methods of promotion popped up along with new products and services. Sure, those things are going to occur every year. But that's not the kind of "different" I'm talking about.
What I'm talking about is YOU. Are YOU going to be any different in 2010? More to the point...are you finally going to have the kind of success that you SHOULD have? And please, don't look to new technology or Google or the FTC to save your backside. If anything, they're only going to make things harder for you, especially if you've been playing with fire in 2009. No, you're going to have to pull yourself up by your own boot straps and get it together. But how?
Ah, sadly, that is a question that only YOU can answer as well. Everybody has a different business model and therefore a different way of doing things. If you've been using pay per click and your campaigns haven't been as profitable as you'd like, maybe you need to take a look at a few things. For starters, the product you're promoting. Is it something people really want? What about your ads? Are they written as well as they could be? Are you targeting the right keywords? Are they keywords buyers look up or are they the ones that tire kickers use?
What about if you're using article marketing to get people to your site? Is your landing page worth squat? If it's not, the greatest article in the world isn't going to do diddle. For that matter, if your resource box isn't up to snuff, nobody is ever going to hit your landing page. And naturally, your articles better be well written with a catch title that actually gets people to read it in the first place. Every little detail must be just so or your campaign is going to be derailed.
Point is, you need to go over what you're doing with a fine tooth comb and make sure you have all the T's crossed and the I's dotted. Otherwise, you're going to be throwing away time AND money that you can't afford to squander.
To YOUR Success,
Steven Wagenheim
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Blackberry Accessories & Apps Guide
BlackBerry Themes – Blackberry Accessories & Apps Guide
If you’ve been a BlackBerry user for even a short space of time, you’ve likely heard about BlackBerry themes already, but even if you have already heard of them, you might not be fully aware of what they are, how they work, and how you can utilize them. Along with BlackBerry accessories, themes are probably the best way to customize your smartphoneWhen you install a theme, which is simple and easy to do, it can change the appearance of almost everything on your BlackBerry – the backgrounds, the screens, the home screen, the icons and even the menus. They work in much the same way as the theme system used on Microsoft Windows – literally one click gives a totally different look and feel.
There are plenty of great themes to choose from too. You can find them by visiting online BlackBerry accessories and applications stores, where you will find hundreds to choose. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find. They have everything from elegant and classy business themes to fun and quirky entertainment related ones. On the other hand, if you consider yourself creative, why not create your own theme?
The software (BlackBerry Theme Studio v5.0) needed to create your own theme is easy enough to use and, best of all, it’s free. All you need is some creativity and some skill with graphics software. On downloading BlackBerry Theme Studio, you’ll see that there are two products contained within the suite – BlackBerry Composer and BlackBerry Theme Builder.
The BlackBerry Composer is the graphic creation and editing part of the suite, and it’s great for helping you craft images, whether they’re static or animated. It’s a useful piece of graphic design software that has the basic features of the standard graphics packages that most people have on their computer. You can use it to create all the images for your theme, though you can import them from elsewhere should you wish to do so.
The actual designing of the theme is done within the Theme Builder. The selection and allocation of the images is done from here. As well as choosing the images, it’s where you can adjust the fonts, change the position of objects on the screen, and set what, if any, sounds and animations are used, and they when they play.
If you fancy making some extra money for yourself, and there is even the potential to make some seriously big money, then you can sell the themes that you create on BlackBerry accessories and applications stores. These online stores can also be used to get inspiration for creating themes. Browse through the list of top sellers and most sought after themes and you’ll have no shortage of ideas – you could even use them as templates for your own ones.
To summarize, if you’re someone that wants to make your BlackBerry truly your own, then installing a theme, to go along with some cool BlackBerry accessories, is the way to go.
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Who Invented The Ipod? The Complete Story By Kris Foster
The Ipod is a collection of trendy portable music players which was introduced by Apple. It was launched on October 2001. The Ipod is an amazing discovery. It has changed the way people think about music players. Music players are no more old big boxes which look really ugly. The Ipod looks better than any other music player in the market. Apple has had great success with the Ipod. The way the Ipod looks, the way it works, and the way it feels is just amazing. But who's the mastermind behind all this? Who invented the ipod? It surely must have taken a lot of brains to create such a masterpiece.
Who invented the Ipod? Why did Apple think only about a music player? Why not a revolutionary washing machine?
The answer is that all other electronic appliances had very well established markets. But nobody had tried on music players at that time. So Apple thought why not capture this market, and they have so successfully done it.
So, who actually invented the Ipod?
Jon Rubinstein with his team at Apple was given a one year's period to create the Apple Ipod. Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey were also a part of the team. They successfully completed the project and the did it. This is the team who invented the Ipod.
The Ipod is so successful that it is really difficult to rival it. Ipod has established it's name and people trust on Apple Ipod. Rather than buying unbranded music players for cheap, people try to save money and later buy an Apple Ipod. That's what I also did. To learn more about this revolutionary music player and get information about it, visit my blog dedicated to Ipods- HowToIpod.Blogspot.com
If you want more such news and fun facts about you Ipod, simply visit my blog here.
Who invented the Ipod? Why did Apple think only about a music player? Why not a revolutionary washing machine?
The answer is that all other electronic appliances had very well established markets. But nobody had tried on music players at that time. So Apple thought why not capture this market, and they have so successfully done it.
So, who actually invented the Ipod?
Jon Rubinstein with his team at Apple was given a one year's period to create the Apple Ipod. Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey were also a part of the team. They successfully completed the project and the did it. This is the team who invented the Ipod.
The Ipod is so successful that it is really difficult to rival it. Ipod has established it's name and people trust on Apple Ipod. Rather than buying unbranded music players for cheap, people try to save money and later buy an Apple Ipod. That's what I also did. To learn more about this revolutionary music player and get information about it, visit my blog dedicated to Ipods- HowToIpod.Blogspot.com
If you want more such news and fun facts about you Ipod, simply visit my blog here.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
TOSHIBA - NB200 MINI NOTEBOOK
Fitur/Features:TOSHIBA - NB200 MINI NOTEBOOK
* Windows 7 Started Edition operating system
* Intel® AtomTM N280 processor
* 1GB DDR2 RAM, upgradeable to 2GB
* Spacious storage with a 250GB HDD
* 3D HDD Protection sensor
* 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen Clear SuperView backlit LED display
* Lightweight and very portable at only 1.18kg
* Long-life 3-cell battery delivers up to 4 hours of productivity
* One combo eSATA/USB Sleep-and-Charge port and two USB 2.0 ports
* 802.11 b/g wireless, 10/100 Ethernet and Bluetooth
* Built-in Webcam, speaker and microphone
* RGB port for connecting with external displays
* 2-in-1 Media Slot (SD, Mini SD, Micro SD, MMC)
Mini notebook ini memiliki berat 1.18 kg (sudah termasuk baterai). NB200 juga dilengkapi layar sebesar 10.1” dan memiliki resolusi sebesar 1024x600. Keyboard pada mini notebook memiliki sela diantara tombol (mirip notebook Apple). Untuk baterai, Toshiba memberikan baterai sebesar 3-cell yang mampu beroperasi selama 4 jam. Sampai saat ini, NB200 hadir dengan warna Satin Brown dan warna-warna lain akan segera menyusul seperti Snow White, Indigo Blue, dan Silky Pink.
Untuk proteksi data, NB200 hadir dengan teknologi 3D-accelerometer monitoring system. Dengan adanya teknologi ini, sistem notebook akan dapat mendeteksi adanya benturan, goncangan atau getaran. Bila terjadi benturan, sistem akan memindahkan kepala HDD dari piringan-piringan tempat data disimpan.
Untuk spesifikasi, NB200 menggunakan Intel Atom Processor N280 dengan besar 1,66 GHZ, RAM 1024 MB DDR2 SDRAM, Hardisk sebesar 160 GB. Untuk koneksi internet, mini notebook ini juga sudah dilengkapi dengan WiFi 802.11bg.
Press Release:
22 April 2009 – Toshiba Computer Systems today announced a new addition to its mini-notebook range with the launch of the new Mini NB200 – a portable, highly stylish 10.1” laptop perfectly designed to fit the modern digital lifestyle.
The Mini NB200 is the perfect device for consumers looking for a stylish and reliable PC. A selection of models are available, with consumers able to take their pick from a 1.6GHz Intel® Atom®
Processor N270, or the new, more powerful Intel® N280 Atom® Processor, offering a clock speed of 1.66GHz. Both models also feature the Intel® 945GSE graphics chipset, and offer more than enough power for browsing the internet, emailing, running basic PC applications and enjoying digital media – currently the four most popular uses for mini notebooks.
A Truly Modern Design
With Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as standard, the Mini NB200 offers a new ultra thin platform with a striking new design, with a unique textured cover to appeal to the most style-conscious of consumers. The new, near full-size keyboard on the Mini NB200 is available with a new ‘tiled’ layout to offer cleaner look and feel.
A total of four colour options will also be available, in shades of brown, black, white and pink1 guaranteeing a design to suit any taste.
The Mini NB200 comes with a 10.1” widescreen TruBrite LED backlight display (1024×600) providing richer colours and clearer definition - perfect for browsing the internet. A standard three cell Pink edition available from Q3 2009 battery offers life of up to four hours, while an upgraded nine cell variation delivers up to nine hours life from a single charge – providing maximum working flexibility when operating away from the mains.
HDD protection
Integrated Hard Disk Drive (HDD) storage of 160GB ensures that users have extensive storage space available for multimedia content and personal documents. While the highly portable nature of mini- notebooks exposes them to the knocks and bumps that are an inevitable feature of life on the move, the Mini NB200 features a 3D-accelerometer monitoring system that detects freefalls, shocks and vibrations and protects the integrated HDD to secure against the loss of any personal data.
An integrated 0.3MP webcam provides a portable option for online video and teleconferencing, while connectivity including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) allows users to easily connect to the internet on the move. Three integrated USB 2.0 slots are also included, providing the ability to plug into any number of external peripherals.
One of the three USB ports also features Toshiba’s innovative Sleep-and-Charge technology, allowing users to charge mobile phones and personal media players, even when the mini NB200 is turned off.
As a responsible global corporate citizen, Toshiba ensures that all laptops are RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. The new Toshiba mini NB200 is ENERGY STAR® 5.0 ready2.
| Processor | type : Intel® Atom™ processor N280 clock speed : 1.66 GHz Front Side Bus : 667 MHz 2nd level cache : 512 KB |
| Operating system | Genuine Windows® XP Home 32-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery) |
| Design Colour | colour : Satin Brown |
| System memory | standard : 1,024 MB maximum expandability : 2,048 MB technology : DDR2 RAM (800 MHz) |
| Hard disk | capacity : 160 GB certification : S.M.A.R.T. drive rotation : 5,400 rpm |
| Display | size : 10.1 " type : Toshiba TruBrite® WSVGA TFT display with LED backlight internal resolution : 1,024 x 600 |
| Graphics adapter | manufacturer : Intel® type : Mobile Intel® GMA 950 memory : up to 224 MB total available graphics memory with 512 MB system memory memory type : shared |
| Internal video modes | |
| Max External Video Modes | Max Resolution : 1,600 x 1,200 Max Refresh Rate : 85 Hz Non-interlaced resolution with max refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200 |
| Interfaces | 1 x DC-in 1 x external monitor 1 x RJ-45 1 x external microphone 1 x built-in microphone 1 x headphone (stereo) 3 (Left 1, Right 2) x USB 2.0 Sleep-and-Charge 1 x integrated VGA Web Camera 1 x 2-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD™ Cards up to 16 GB and MultiMedia Card™ up to 2 GB) |
| Expansion | 1 x memory slot |
| Wireless communication | Compliancy : Wi-Fi® Network Support : 802.11b/g Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN |
| Wired communication | topology : Fast Ethernet LAN speed : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Sound system | supported audio format : 24-bit stereo speakers : built-in speaker |
| Keyboard | keys : 86 Windows keys : Yes |
| Pointing device | type : Touch Pad |
| Battery | technology : lithium-ion maximum life : up to 9h05min (Mobile Mark™ 2007) |
| AC adaptor | input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage |
| Physical dimensions | W x D x H : 263 x 211.5 x 25.4 (front) / 32.25 (rear) mm weight : starting at 1.33 kg |
| Warranty | 1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension, uplift and all-risks insurance packs. |
| Bundled hardware | AC adaptor |
| Bundled software* | Connectivity Doctor Toshiba User's Manual McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition (includes free Internet updates for 30 days) Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (free 60-day trial) Google Toolbar Google Picasa ConfigFree™ Toshiba utilities and drivers Chicony Camera Assistant Software |
| Toshiba EasyMedia | McAfee® Internet Security Suite - Toshiba Edition USB Sleep-and-Charge Smart Display Support Built-in camera & microphone Diversity Antenna Integrated Bridge Media Adapter Toshiba ConfigFree™ |
| Security features | slot for Kensington Cable Lock user password supervisor password HDD password on request |
| Special features | SM BIOS compliant integrated microphone for Voice over IP ENERGY STAR qualified computer integrated VGA Web Camera for Video over IP Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology HD Audio support |
| Certification | This product is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable European Directives for CE marking. |
BLACKBERRY - CURVE 8520 GEMINI
Fitur/Features:
BLACKBERRY - CURVE 8520 GEMINI
Email & Text Messaging
* Multiple Email Account Integration
Take your email with you. Add up to 10 supported personal and work email addresses to your BlackBerry® smartphone. Each mailbox is automatically updated whenever you send, delete, file or read messages on your smartphone.
* Personal/Web-Based Email Access
Enjoy the convenience of automatic, push delivery and mailbox synchronization with the most popular Internet-based email accounts on your BlackBerry smartphone. Whether you prefer AOL® Mail, Windows Live™ Hotmail, Google Mail™ or Yahoo!® Mail, enjoy free, on-the-go access to your web mail.
* Push-delivery Technology
Messages are delivered automatically to your smartphone and you can be notified as soon as they arrive. So you can stay on top of things, whether you’re in between meetings, out for drinks, taking a jog or catching a ride home.
* Attachment Viewing
There’s no need to wait until you’re at your desk to open attachments. Whether it’s a picture from last weekend’s party or an important presentation from a co-worker, you can open popular document and graphic attachments on the spot.
* Text Messages (SMS and MMS)
Communicate on the go with contacts who are using phones or other mobile devices that support SMS or MMS1. Last-minute change of plans? Fire off a quick text message to keep everyone up-to-speed.
Instant Messaging
Take your instant messaging with you. Instant messaging (IM) applications on BlackBerry® smartphones1 keep you in touch with your IM contacts—no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Enjoy many of the instant messaging features you already enjoy on your computer on your BlackBerry smartphone, including:
* A familiar user interface
* Availability status
* Contact access and management
* Notifications to tell you when you receive a new message
* Emoticons that help you express yourself
Phone
BlackBerry® smartphones deliver a superior voice experience, with top-of-the-line phone features1, including:
* Built-in speakerphone – Perfect for hands-free calls and convenient conference calls.
* Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) - Just say the word to initiate a call with anyone in your contact list. Plus, you can use VAD along with the built-in speakerphone or with a Bluetooth® headset for hands-free dialing.
* Polyphonic and mp3 ringtones – Personalize your device with downloaded ringtones, or create your own from songs stored on your smartphone
* Conference calling – Easily initiate a call with multiple people at once.
* Voicemail attachment playback – Listen to your voicemail attachments in mp3 format.
* Bluetooth enabled – Enjoy hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits.
Browser
The BlackBerry® Browser is designed to deliver on-the-go Internet service that can keep up with your busy life.
On-the-go Internet Access
Browse the full Web when and where you want it on your BlackBerry® smartphone.1
* Search for the information you need using Google, Yahoo!® and many more
* Access your favorite sites for news, sports, weather and entertainment updates
* Set bookmarks and view your history
* Click a link in email to launch a website
* Get maps and directions
* Set up RSS feeds
Mobile Streaming
Access videos, music or even sports and news clips from supported mobile streaming websites.2 The built-in mobile streaming capabilities and Wi-Fi® enabled BlackBerry smartphones are designed so that you can watch online videos or listen to streamed music broadcasts.
Streaming content currently supported varies by service provider and device, but includes XM Radio, MobiTV and YouTube™.
Organizer
The organizer included with your BlackBerry® smartphone provides the tools you need to stay on top of your day.
* Calendar - Manage and schedule appointments while you're on the go
* Address Book - Access all your important contact information wherever you are
* Task List - Add, edit and delete tasks. Also mark tasks as complete while you're away from your desk
* MemoPad - Compose, edit and delete important notes and memos anywhere
* Calculator - Perform basic mathematical operations and conversions wherever you are
Synchronizing
BlackBerry smartphones synchronize with many popular desktop organizer packages. For a list of supported software, refer to the system requirements for your version of BlackBerry® Desktop Software .
Camera & Video Recording
Just snap or record and send.
The BlackBerry® Curve™ and BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphones feature a built-in camera, so you can capture the moment and share the pictures with your friends, family and contacts right away, via email or MMS1.
You get:
* Digital zoom
* Built-in flash
* 1.3MP or 2.0MP2
* Self-portrait mirror
Manage and share your pictures & videos
Transfer pictures and videos between your smartphone and your desktop computer easily using the USB cable that comes with the smartphone, or via Bluetooth technology. The Roxio® Media Manager lets you drag and drop your files from your smartphone to your computer.
Media Player
With the media player included on BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone, the BlackBerry® Pearl™ smartphones; the BlackBerry® Curve™ and BlackBerry® 8800 series smartphones, the fun goes with you.
* Play video and music files in vivid color and rich sound
* Use wireless Bluetooth® stereo headphones or speakers to enjoy your music
* Shuffle your songs or enjoy your favorite playlist while you reply to messages
* Watch a news or sports clip while catching the train to work
Quickly Transfer Music and Videos
You can use the Roxio® Media Manager for BlackBerry® smartphones for quick CD ripping, converting and transferring your music and video files to your smartphone.
All the Storage You Need
BlackBerry smartphones with a media player also allow you to use a microSD card for expandable storage, so you have the extra room you need for all your media files.
Specifications:
Wireless Networks
* Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz EDGE networks
Wi-Fi
* 802.11b/g enabled
* Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM
* WMM Power Save planned
* Cisco CCX Certification planned
* Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
* Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Service
* Direct IP web browsing over Wi-Fi
* Support for UMA/GMA
Bluetooth
* Bluetooth® v2.0 + EDR
* Headset (HSP), 3.5mm Headset Capable
* Handsfree (HSF)
* Serial Port Profile
* SIM Access Profile
* Dial Up Networking (DUN)
* Stereo Profile (A2DP)
* A/V Remote Control Target (AVRCP)
Display
* Clear, high-resolution display
* Transmisive TFT MCD
* 320x240 pixel screen
* Displays over 65,000 colors
* 2.46" (diagonally measured)
Camera & Video Recording
* 2.0 MP camera
* 5X digital zoom
* Video Camera Recording:
Normal Mode (320x240 pixel),MMS Mode (176x144 pixel)
Data Input & Navigation
* 35 key backlit QWERTY keyboard
* Dedicated Keys: Send, End, VAD/PTT (User customizable), Camera (User customizable), 2 x volume
* Media Keys: Play/Pause/Mute, Back, Forward
* Trackpad - Located on the front face of device, ESC key to the right, Menu to the left.
* Intuitive icons and menus
Media Player
* Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3
* Audio format support: AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, WMA9 (.wma/.asf), WMA9 PRO/WMA 10, AAC-LC
* Picture Format Support: bmp, jpg, png, tif, wbmp
Ringtones & Notifications
* Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator
* User configurable notification options
* 32 Polyphonic Ringtones – MIDI, MP3
Security
* Password protection
* Screen lock
* Sleep mode
Size and Weight
* Height: 4.29 inches (109 mm)
* Width: 2.36 inches (60 mm)
* Depth: 0.54 inches (13.9 mm)
* Weight: 3.73 ounces (106 grams)
Battery & Battery Life
* Battery: 1150 mAHr removable/rechargeable cryptographic Lithium cell
* Talk Time: 4.5 hours
* Standby Time: 17 da
The tech year in photos
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Some stories are best told with pictures, and many of the big tech stories of 2009 were no exception.
This year, our photographer and team of camera-wielding reporters went on location to capture not only the details of tech news stories, but also the sights and sounds of the places they happened and the people behind them. As the year--and the decade--come to a close, we look back at some of the more memorable images from CNET in 2009.
Once again, the year kicked off with lots of Apple news coming from Macworld in San Francisco, where we were introduced to an updated 17-inch MacBook Pro, iPhoto updates, and DRM-free songs in iTunes. Rumors of an iPhone Nano failed to pan out.
Eventually, of course, we did see the emergence of Apple's newest iPhone, the iPhone 3GS, and later in the year the launch of T-Mobile's Google Android-based phone, the MyTouch, a lesser-known phone that nevertheless launched with great fanfare.
Hacker communities continued to delve into the do-it-yourself world and rework systems, a theme closely connected to the tech industry. Newly opened spaces like the Noisebridge Hacker Space in San Francisco and the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, Calif., invited us in to take a look at their headquarters dedicated to breaking things down and rebuilding them.
Once again, tinkerers and creative types gathered for the annual Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif. The DIY entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in the Silicon Valley high-tech industry has roots in Halted, the electronics surplus store where engineers have shopped for computer parts to build their projects over the years.
Facebook outgrew its space and moved to bigger digs in Palo Alto, Calif., and we took a look inside their offices, as well.
Communities came together to educate, recycle, and reuse technology at Oakland's Technology Exchange West, and as green tech and sustainability continued market growth in 2009, the Bay Area showcased some innovative energy projects, including the integration of solar power into municipal transportation projects and a unique program to compost food scraps into methane to generate power for local water treatment facilities.
The health care industry is another that took center stage in 2009, and Kaiser Permanente showed CNET some of the steps it's taking to modernize health and medicine to provide better treatment as we toured their Sidney R. Garfield Health Care Innovation Center in San Leandro, Calif.
We also took a look at some of the more forward-thinking innovations NASA explored over the course of the year, including aerospace diagnostic testing inside the world's largest wind tunnel and the Vertical Motion Simulator, at which NASA is currently developing the next generation lunar landers.
Space exploration, always on the forefront of technological innovation, is constantly evolving, and CNET visited the Marscape at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif., where scientists are busy playing around with the hardware and software that will one day become our eyes and ears in space.
Learning from the fusion ignition of the sun, the Nation Ignition Facility invited us to take a look at the world's largest laser facility. Back on Earth, NOAA announced a five-year educational partnership that will use cutting-edge technology aboard the Okeanos Explorer to bring the excitement of deep-sea discovery to a wider audience.
The tech world wasn't all science in 2009. We had fun too. At the E3 game expo, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts shared their visions for the future of gaming. Back in the Bay Area, musicians got busy applying technology to their acts.
The band 0th used video-teleconferencing program Skype to give cross-continental live performances, and Ben Lewry at Visionary Instruments in Oakland, Calif., embedded video screens into custom guitars for a whole new multimedia on-stage performance.
For our annual Road Trip feature, traveling reporter Daniel Terdiman toured the West and the Great Plains states. Along the way, he explored Cheyenne Mountain, the underground station known as "America's Fortress" and that houses NORAD, Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, the National Security Agency, and other defense agencies; saw a former Wyoming coal mine that has been reclaimed and turned into a huge wind farm; trekked to the Utah Earthworks, the late Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty and his wife Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels; and was the first reporter to see the completed solid rocket booster designed for future missions to the moon--and maybe Mars.
--James Martin
Some stories are best told with pictures, and many of the big tech stories of 2009 were no exception.
This year, our photographer and team of camera-wielding reporters went on location to capture not only the details of tech news stories, but also the sights and sounds of the places they happened and the people behind them. As the year--and the decade--come to a close, we look back at some of the more memorable images from CNET in 2009.
Once again, the year kicked off with lots of Apple news coming from Macworld in San Francisco, where we were introduced to an updated 17-inch MacBook Pro, iPhoto updates, and DRM-free songs in iTunes. Rumors of an iPhone Nano failed to pan out.
Eventually, of course, we did see the emergence of Apple's newest iPhone, the iPhone 3GS, and later in the year the launch of T-Mobile's Google Android-based phone, the MyTouch, a lesser-known phone that nevertheless launched with great fanfare.
Hacker communities continued to delve into the do-it-yourself world and rework systems, a theme closely connected to the tech industry. Newly opened spaces like the Noisebridge Hacker Space in San Francisco and the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, Calif., invited us in to take a look at their headquarters dedicated to breaking things down and rebuilding them.
Once again, tinkerers and creative types gathered for the annual Maker Faire in San Mateo, Calif. The DIY entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in the Silicon Valley high-tech industry has roots in Halted, the electronics surplus store where engineers have shopped for computer parts to build their projects over the years.
Facebook outgrew its space and moved to bigger digs in Palo Alto, Calif., and we took a look inside their offices, as well.
Communities came together to educate, recycle, and reuse technology at Oakland's Technology Exchange West, and as green tech and sustainability continued market growth in 2009, the Bay Area showcased some innovative energy projects, including the integration of solar power into municipal transportation projects and a unique program to compost food scraps into methane to generate power for local water treatment facilities.
The health care industry is another that took center stage in 2009, and Kaiser Permanente showed CNET some of the steps it's taking to modernize health and medicine to provide better treatment as we toured their Sidney R. Garfield Health Care Innovation Center in San Leandro, Calif.
We also took a look at some of the more forward-thinking innovations NASA explored over the course of the year, including aerospace diagnostic testing inside the world's largest wind tunnel and the Vertical Motion Simulator, at which NASA is currently developing the next generation lunar landers.
Space exploration, always on the forefront of technological innovation, is constantly evolving, and CNET visited the Marscape at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif., where scientists are busy playing around with the hardware and software that will one day become our eyes and ears in space.
Learning from the fusion ignition of the sun, the Nation Ignition Facility invited us to take a look at the world's largest laser facility. Back on Earth, NOAA announced a five-year educational partnership that will use cutting-edge technology aboard the Okeanos Explorer to bring the excitement of deep-sea discovery to a wider audience.
The tech world wasn't all science in 2009. We had fun too. At the E3 game expo, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts shared their visions for the future of gaming. Back in the Bay Area, musicians got busy applying technology to their acts.
The band 0th used video-teleconferencing program Skype to give cross-continental live performances, and Ben Lewry at Visionary Instruments in Oakland, Calif., embedded video screens into custom guitars for a whole new multimedia on-stage performance.
For our annual Road Trip feature, traveling reporter Daniel Terdiman toured the West and the Great Plains states. Along the way, he explored Cheyenne Mountain, the underground station known as "America's Fortress" and that houses NORAD, Air Force Space Command, U.S. Strategic Command, the National Security Agency, and other defense agencies; saw a former Wyoming coal mine that has been reclaimed and turned into a huge wind farm; trekked to the Utah Earthworks, the late Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty and his wife Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels; and was the first reporter to see the completed solid rocket booster designed for future missions to the moon--and maybe Mars.
--James Martin
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Review of 32GB iPod Touch For Sale - Apple's 3rd Generation Music Player is Beyond Words
By K Solo
Here is a hands on review of ipod touch for sale. This 3rd generation music player from Apple is beyond words. I just got my Ipod touch 32 GB last month and I haven't stopped it ever since. I was long over due for a MP3 upgrade and can't believe I waited so long. My Ipod touch is amazing not only for music but I am to do everything I needed without having to go back to my lap top (control my fantasy football team, shop on line, pay bills, read the news, etc) thanks to the easy applications. It is so very easy to use. Anyone looking to upgrade their older versions, this is a no brainer.
Of course it has all my music and podcasts on as well. I can simply download a number of free games for my cousins to play, and the fact that this thing has wifi for internet surfing is a major benefit as well. Especially like that I can find directions on Google maps, and it will save my them even when I'm offline.
I'm enjoying every minute of my iPod. I previously had a iPod Nano 3rd Gen, but broke it on the road after it slipped from my hands. I was debating about getting a nano or an iTouch, but I'm happy to have chosen the Touch. I recommend the 32GB or 64GB over the 8GB, the 8GB is really a 2nd Gen, not that fast when it comes to games, I got the 32GB and I can see a difference.
What are the best technical features of the iPod touch Third generation?
Of course it has all my music and podcasts on as well. I can simply download a number of free games for my cousins to play, and the fact that this thing has wifi for internet surfing is a major benefit as well. Especially like that I can find directions on Google maps, and it will save my them even when I'm offline.
I'm enjoying every minute of my iPod. I previously had a iPod Nano 3rd Gen, but broke it on the road after it slipped from my hands. I was debating about getting a nano or an iTouch, but I'm happy to have chosen the Touch. I recommend the 32GB or 64GB over the 8GB, the 8GB is really a 2nd Gen, not that fast when it comes to games, I got the 32GB and I can see a difference.
What are the best technical features of the iPod touch Third generation?
- It has Faster Cpu/Double the ram/Better graphic (faster Boot time/faster loading is all what i did notice)
- Latest firmware for free
- Double the storage for the same old price
- Voice control (I'll explain it in a second)
- New Earbuds with built in remote + Microphone (So you can use voice control)
Well it's time to pump up the music in your eardrums. If you haven't got your own Ipod touch yet, grab one right away. Find all useful resources and latest information, articles, news and options for the latest iPod Touch Sale by clicking on the link. Buy ipod car chargers, related accessories and the hottest Ipod Touch 32gb on sale now.
Cheap Televisions
By Royce T Hicks
If you are looking for a new LCD television, or a plasma TV, then you will need to know where and how to find the best prices for your purchase. There are many suppliers of cheap LCD televisions and plasma TVs available. You can also choose from many different brands that are supplied on today's market. To find the best bargains around, you may want to look at the offerings that are online too.If you buy your television from a store, you will be able to compare the many different companies that supply TVs today. Stores present all of the different brands side by side, so you will know which TVs offer the best picture quality for your needs. When you are looking at the many options available in the stores, you should be sure to analyze the clarity and definition of each TV. Then, you can choose the TV that offers the best experience to meet the requirements you have for your TV.
To find exceptional bargains, you may want to look at the offerings available online. Online retailers often have very good selections and more options to choose from than local stores. If you are looking for the cheapest TVs around, then you might want to check out the retailers who supply refurbished TVs. These TVs might be slightly older than the models sold in your local stores, but they will be available for much cheaper prices than you can find anywhere else. To buy the best deals on today's market, you should look into the models that are not well known. These models often have many of the same qualities of the higher priced televisions, but are provided at decent prices.
By purchasing your TV from a manufacturer who is not well known or well advertised, you can acquire your new TV at a deep discount. These deep discounts open the luxury TV market to people who would not ordinarily be able to buy TVs of this quality. These TVs may not offer statistics that are as good as the luxury brands found in your local stores though. Many people who have a great deal of experience with the television market believe these televisions provide a viewing experience that is practically comparable to the luxury brands offered today. The type of experience you have with these televisions can also depend on the type of use you subject them to.
These cheaper models are often perfect solutions for people who desire to use their TV for basic activities. Many people report that these televisions offer an excellent experience when the display settings are optimized for the type of use they are using the TV for.
If you desire to use your TV for high definition pictures, you should probably invest into a slightly more expensive television to receive a higher quality picture from your purchase.
The main difference between the cheaper televisions and the more expensive versions is generally found in the resolution and in the refresh rates. The more expensive televisions will produce a picture with more clarity, but the lower priced televisions often offer resolution capabilities that are sufficient for most general uses.
Cheap LCD televisions and plasma TVs only slightly differ from the more expensive versions on the market today. The average person usually can't notice the difference between the televisions, but users with more experience may be able to see differences in the clarity of the more expensive brands. Most users find the cheaper versions to provide a display of exceptional quality, even though the brand of the TV is not well known.
Mini LCD Screen
By Kevin Mosk
More and more people seem to be interested in the mini LCD screens. Maybe they want to in their car or maybe they just want it in their bag to watch if they take a break, whatever the reason these mini LCD screens seems to be getting more and more popular.You can pretty much expect the quality to be about the same as the LCD screen that you have at home. If you don't have one it will be even better than you tube TV at home. And the screen is looks very good even in broad day light. Another big plus is that it does not take allot of people so it is ideal to take anywhere. In fact the LCD power consumption has drastically reduced throughout the years and even the bigger screens do not take much power. The refresh rate is fast and won't be noticed at all.
One other big reason some people love these mini lcd screens is that they work at all altitudes, this makes them ideal for the people that fly allot in planes that does not have TV's. LCD is not the only mini screen it has a competitor, there is also Plasma mini screens but they don't come close to the LCD as they need more power have altitude problems. With hundred and sixty to hundred and seventy five percent viewing range this screen can easily be watched by more than one person.
Mini LCD screens also come in HD meaning that you have exceptional quality; you can watch blue ray movies at their full potential anywhere. Most LCD monitors come with 2 speakers that makes this even more comfortable. But I would recommend getting headphones if you are going to use it in a plane. Big LCD's sometimes cost a fortune but you can pick up these mini lcd screens without having to spend all your money these days. Because these screens are so small they almost seem to have better quality than the big LCD TV's.
Because the screen is LCD and not Plasma you never ever have to worry about image burns as you might have the pause the unit for long periods of time. Responsiveness has also dramatically increased for these mini lcd screen in the recent years and is instant now. One can even pick up a LCD photo screen that looks exactly like a normal photo until it changes. This way allot of space can be saved. The most popular ratio seems to be a thousand by one.
These mini lcd screen can last sixty thousand hours and if they are over than a simple replacement can be made to fix the screen. Because of all this Mini LCD screens tend to the in thing these days I even see people on the bus that watch TV while they are on their way to work. Be sure to check all of these mini screens before making a decision as there are lots of them out there.
If you need more info please check the website for more in depth reviews. For more info and detail visit mini lcd tv.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
T-Mobile Introduces the T-Mobile G1 with Google Android
from http://www.mobiletechreview.com/
Today, T-Mobile, Google and HTC are introducing the first Google Android phone, the T-Mobile G1. The touch screen device also has a full QWERTY keyboard, features Google maps, Google browser (Chrome light), Wi-Fi, gaming and more.
Currently there are software tools for working with Word, Excel and PDF, but not yet support desktop syncing or MS Exchange.
The T-Mobile G1 will be SIM locked to T-Mobile and will sell for $179 with 2-year contract. The lowest data plan will be $35 with unlimited messaging and Internet access. The device will be launched officially on October 22nd.
Here are some pictures of the device running various apps:
Here is the official announcement:
T-Mobile today announced the international launch of the world’s first Android™-powered mobile phone in partnership with Google. Available soon only for T-Mobile customers spanning two continents, the T-Mobile G1 combines full touch-screen functionality and a QWERTY keyboard with a mobile Web experience that includes the popular Google products that millions have enjoyed on the desktop, including Google Maps Street View™, Gmail™, YouTube™
and others.
“We are proud that T-Mobile is the first operator in the world to launch an Android-powered mobile device,” said Christopher Schläffer, group product and innovation officer of Deutsche Telekom. “Since 2005, Google has been an established partner in T-Mobile’s groundbreaking approach to bringing the open mobile Internet to the mass market. With the T-Mobile G1, we are continuing our strong tradition of being pioneers in the world of the open Internet.”
Cole Brodman, chief technology and innovation officer, T-Mobile USA, said, “The Internet and the mobile phone are both indispensable tools for our hectic lives, but only a fraction of us access the Web on our phones. The T-Mobile G1 is our opportunity in the U.S. to accelerate the mass adoption of the mobile Web, by unleashing Google innovation with a unique software experience that mobilizes the Google services hundreds of millions of consumers rely on every day.”
“Increasingly, connectivity does not just mean a phone call, but rather access to the world’s information,” said Andy Rubin, senior director of mobile platforms for Google. “Today’s news signifies an important first step for the Open Handset Alliance: With Android, we’ve opened the mobile Web not only for millions of users, but also to mobilize the developer community that understands the next most important platform in the world rests in the palm of our hand.”
With a fun and intuitive user interface and one-touch access to Google Search, the T-Mobile G1 is also the first phone to provide access to Android Market, where customers can find and download unique applications to expand and personalize their phone to fit their lifestyle.
T-Mobile customers in the U.S. have the opportunity to pre-order the T-Mobile G1, in limited quantities, beginning today at www.T-MobileG1.com and be among the first to experience this game-changing phone. The device will be available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online in the U.S. beginning Oct. 22, for a price of $179 with a two-year voice and data agreement. The T-Mobile G1 will also be available in the United Kingdom beginning in November, and across Europe in the first quarter of 2009. Countries include Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
Delivering the Familiarity of Google for a Superior Mobile Internet Experience:
The T-Mobile G1 with Google delivers a premium, easy-to-use mobile Web and communications experience in one device. Working together, T-Mobile, Google and HTC integrated Android and T-Mobile services into the phone’s form and function. The T-Mobile G1’s vibrant, high-quality screen slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, great for communicating with friends online or using the phone’s e-mail, IM and mobile messaging capabilities. As another option for accessing the device, the T-Mobile G1 comes equipped with a convenient trackball for more precise, one-handed navigation.
“T-Mobile, Google and HTC share a similar vision for making the mobile Internet practical, relevant and fun,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. “The T-Mobile G1 represents the culmination of this vision by offering a variety of services, applications and content that introduces an Internet experience that everyone can enjoy. We are honored to be joining T-Mobile and Google today for this historic unveiling of the T-Mobile G1.”
With one-click contextual search, T-Mobile G1 customers in a flash can search for relevant information with a touch of a finger. A full HTML Web browser allows users to see any Web page the way it was designed to be seen, and then easily zoom in to expand any section by simply tapping on the screen.
With built-in support for T-Mobile’s 3G and EDGE network as well as Wi-Fi, the T-Mobile G1 can connect to the best available high-speed data connection for surfing the Web and downloading information quickly and effortlessly.
Google Maps Street View:
With Google Maps, Google’s groundbreaking maps service, T-Mobile G1 users can instantly view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local business and get driving directions, all from the phone’s easy-to-use touch interface. The T-Mobile G1 also includes Google Maps Street View, allowing customers to explore cities at street-level virtually while on the go. Without taking a step, customers can tour a far-away place as if they were there — standing on the street corner. Even better, the Google Maps feature syncs with the built-in compass on the phone — an industry first — to allow users to view locations and navigate 360 degrees by simply moving the phone with their hand. Google Maps Street View is available today in many U.S. locations and soon in European countries.
Communicating on the Go:
The T-Mobile G1 features a rich HTML e-mail client, which seamlessly syncs your e-mail, calendar and contacts from Gmail as well as most other POP3 or IMAP e-mail services. The T-Mobile G1 multitasks, so you can read a Web page while also downloading your e-mail in the background. It combines Instant Messaging support for Google Talk™, as well as AOL®, Yahoo! Messenger ® and Windows Live Messenger in the U.S. With access to high-speed Web browsing and a 3-megapixel camera with photo-sharing capabilities, the T-Mobile G1 is ideal for balancing a busy lifestyle, whether sharing pictures, checking the latest sports scores or accessing social networking sites.
Embracing User-Generated Content:
Customers can use the T-Mobile G1's 3G and Wi-Fi connection to attach and share pictures over email and MMS or download music from their favorite Web sites, and soon, upload and post pictures to their personal blog. Built-in support for YouTube allows customers to enjoy YouTube's originally-created content, easily navigate through YouTube's familiar video browsing categories or search for specific videos.
Music at Your Fingertips:
The T-Mobile G1 comes pre-loaded with a new application developed by Amazon.com that gives customers easy access to Amazon MP3, Amazon.com’s digital music download store with more than 6 million DRM-free MP3 tracks. Using the new application, T-Mobile G1 customers are able to search, sample, purchase and download music from Amazon MP3 directly to their device (downloading music from Amazon MP3 using the T-Mobile G1 requires a Wi-Fi connection; searching, sampling and purchasing music can be done anywhere with a cellular connection). The T-Mobile G1 will be the first device with the Amazon MP3 mobile application pre-loaded.
Android Market:
The T-Mobile G1 is the first phone to offer access to Android Market, which hosts unique applications and mash ups of existing and new services from developers around the world. With just a couple of short clicks, customers can find and download a wide range of innovative software applications — from games to social networking and on-the-go shopping — to personalize their phone and enhance their mobile lifestyle. When the phone launches next month, dozens of unique, first-of-a-kind Android applications will be available for download on Android Market, including:
· ShopSavvy: an application designed to help people do comparative shopping. Users scan the UPC code of a product with their phone’s camera while they are shopping, and can instantly compare prices from online merchants and nearby local stores.
· Ecorio: a new application developed to help people keep track of their daily travels and view what their carbon footprint looks like. With access to tips and tricks, Ecorio allows users to record the steps they take throughout their day to help offset their impact on the environment.
· BreadCrumbz: a new application that enables people to create a step-by-step visual map using photos. Customers can create their own routes, share them with friends or with the world.
For more information on the T-Mobile G1 in the U.S., please visit www.T-MobileG1.com For more information on the T-Mobile G1 in the United Kingdom, please visit www.T-Mobile.co.uk/G1
Orange and T-Mobile UK to Merge, Create a Mobile Supergiant September 8th, 2009 | by Stan Schroeder
The deal, which is due to be signed November, comes on the heels of poor financial results from T-Mobile and lackluster sales from Orange, and the reasons behind it are quite obvious: saving money. Despite the huge initial cost of the merger, the two companies expect to save, over time, up to 5.7 billion dollars. Part of these savings will probably reflect on the combined staff of the two companies: Orange’s 12,500 and T-Mobile’s 6,500 employees, although a spokeswoman said that it’s too early to talk about the impact on the workforce.
As far as branding goes, both brands will remain separate in the first 18 months after the deal is completed. Orange chief executive Tom Alexander will lead the new company, while T-Mobile’s UK boss Richard Moat will become the COO.
The new company will hold around 37% of the mobile market, overtaking O2, which will surely raise suspicion from the competition authorities in the UK and the European Union. As for the users, Orange and T-Mobile promise better coverage and network quality, as well as improved customer service.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Birthday DVDs and Anniversary DVDs Make Great Gifts
Birthday DVDs and Anniversary DVDs Make Great Gifts
By Ruby Carl
Don't know what to get that one person that already has everything? Some gifts that are sure to please your loved ones are birthday DVDs and anniversary DVDs. You can spend just a few dollars on a DVD and have a priceless gift to give to someone special. So if you don't know what to give someone start with a DVD of their happy occasion.If you are celebrating an adult's birthday by holding a party in their honour, you may want to get out the camcorder and capture some of the special moments so that the moment can be relived for years to come. You may want to get some personal messages from those who attended the party. Record a personal message at the beginning of the DVD to let them know how much they mean to you and how much you love them. Use this time to reflect back on some special moments that you have shared.
If you are invited to a child's birthday party you will want to record birthday DVDs for them to look back on as they grow up. Start a tradition of viewing the birthday DVDs every year on their birthday so everyone can see how much they have grown. Make several copies of birthday DVDs so you can give a copy to the birthday child, the parents, and keep one for yourself. You will always have those memories with you no matter how old they get. These DVDs will make great gifts when the child reaches adulthood, perhaps for an 18th birthday present.
Anniversary DVDs can be valuable for many reasons. Most couples usually only have the tape of their wedding to show them sharing special moments together, but there is no reason that this should be the case. They could also have anniversary DVDs for every year they are married. It may be a message to each other on their anniversary as they celebrate it together. They may have an anniversary party every year to celebrate another year of being together. Anniversary DVD's are an excellent way to remember everyone around them and how they love each other. At the beginning of the DVD, take a moment to reflect back on their wedding day. Record their favourite song, pictures of the wedding party, the place that they got married at, and more. This will set the mood and make the DVD even more memorable.
No matter what occasion you are invited to you know that giving birthday DVDs or anniversary DVDs is the perfect gift because it is a treasure. People can receive the most expensive gifts for these happy occasions, but a DVD is truly priceless. If you are unable to put together a DVD yourself, you can usually find a readymade alternative. These will be very different, in that they may concentrate on the year in question rather than individuals, but they are still sure to bring back memories. In the case of birthdays, an informative programme about the birth year can prove intriguing.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
FIFA 10 Breaks Sales Records selling videogame in the world
FIFA 10 Breaks Sales Records selling videogame in the world
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Electronic Arts, a developer that does not have a lot of good news to share lately, has said that FIFA 10, the football title released two months ago, has reached 4.5 millions sold worldwide, representing 26% more than it managed to move in the same period of last year. FIFA 10 has already been confirmed as being the fastest selling videogame in the world, with Electronic Arts saying that 1.7 million copies of the game were sold in the first week during which the game was available in Europe.FIFA 10 has also set some records online, with an average of 3 million matches every day and with a total of more than 113 million since the release date.
FIFA 10 Ultimate Team is set to arrive early during February 2010 and will be delivered via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, costing 400 Microsoft Points, and via the PlayStation Network, with a price tag of 4.99 dollars.
The new mode has been developed by EA Canada and will allow players to create a customized team, trade the biggest stars and play a more streamlined version of FIFA 10 with their friends online. One of the big changes will be a chemistry system that will show how different players are getting along and cooperate on the pitch.
Paul Hossack, who is a producer working on the football simulation, stated that “FIFA 10 Ultimate Team adds a lot more authenticity to a unique game that will update with new challenges and content over time. We now have over 7,000 players from 27 leagues available, from which gamers will craft one or multiple squads to show their mastery of the revamped, more realistic chemistry system, and compete in tournaments with exciting requirements and rewards. On top of that, we’ll release new tournaments and other updates regularly to keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
FIFA 10 Ultimate Team is set to arrive early during February 2010 and will be delivered via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, costing 400 Microsoft Points, and via the PlayStation Network, with a price tag of 4.99 dollars.
The new mode has been developed by EA Canada and will allow players to create a customized team, trade the biggest stars and play a more streamlined version of FIFA 10 with their friends online. One of the big changes will be a chemistry system that will show how different players are getting along and cooperate on the pitch.
Paul Hossack, who is a producer working on the football simulation, stated that “FIFA 10 Ultimate Team adds a lot more authenticity to a unique game that will update with new challenges and content over time. We now have over 7,000 players from 27 leagues available, from which gamers will craft one or multiple squads to show their mastery of the revamped, more realistic chemistry system, and compete in tournaments with exciting requirements and rewards. On top of that, we’ll release new tournaments and other updates regularly to keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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The Electronic Watchdog - Features of the New Model By Jack Krohn Platinum Quality Author
The electronic watch dog is perhaps the most effective and popular home security device on the market today. It has been around for a long time but a new version of the old barking dog alarm has some cool features you should know about.
You may already know the basics about this alarm that can be used for home security or business security. In case you don't here they are.
It uses "radar-wave sense control" that allows it to "see" thru wood, glass, brick, cement et. al. up to twenty feet away. It has a 100 degree filed of view. When someone enters that area the sound of an angry barking dog starts.
By the way, police tell us that the sound of a barking dog is the most effective deterrent for burglars.
"In a recent Colorado Springs Gazette article, David Husted crime prevention officer of the Falcon Division of the Colorado Springs Police department was quoted as saying 'The sound of a big dog barking is a really good deterrent, too.' Asked if he'd spend money on an alarm or dog 'I don't know, I may just go with the dog, if it's got a really good bark.' "
The unit is nine inches tall and uses AC power. Just plug it in aim in the direction you want to protect and using the new remote control arm or disarm the unit. It also has a new panic alarm feature. Volume and radar sensitivity are adjustable.
One of the new features allows you to connect one additional sensor-a motion sensor or a door/window sensor. This greatly expands your capability for home or business security.
Business owners love the electronic watch dog for their retail stores. Change the setting and it will announce customers with a chime or alarm.
The older model was very popular-the new features will make this almost a must have for home or business security. As a bonus as my California customers know this barking dog alarm is great for scaring bears out of their back yards.
Jack Krohn owns Security Solutions and is the author of over 400 articles on self defense and home security.You may already know the basics about this alarm that can be used for home security or business security. In case you don't here they are.
It uses "radar-wave sense control" that allows it to "see" thru wood, glass, brick, cement et. al. up to twenty feet away. It has a 100 degree filed of view. When someone enters that area the sound of an angry barking dog starts.
By the way, police tell us that the sound of a barking dog is the most effective deterrent for burglars.
"In a recent Colorado Springs Gazette article, David Husted crime prevention officer of the Falcon Division of the Colorado Springs Police department was quoted as saying 'The sound of a big dog barking is a really good deterrent, too.' Asked if he'd spend money on an alarm or dog 'I don't know, I may just go with the dog, if it's got a really good bark.' "
The unit is nine inches tall and uses AC power. Just plug it in aim in the direction you want to protect and using the new remote control arm or disarm the unit. It also has a new panic alarm feature. Volume and radar sensitivity are adjustable.
One of the new features allows you to connect one additional sensor-a motion sensor or a door/window sensor. This greatly expands your capability for home or business security.
Business owners love the electronic watch dog for their retail stores. Change the setting and it will announce customers with a chime or alarm.
The older model was very popular-the new features will make this almost a must have for home or business security. As a bonus as my California customers know this barking dog alarm is great for scaring bears out of their back yards.
Check out these great home/business security products and learn more about them.
The great Electronic Watchdog barking dog alarm.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Panasonic Toughbook CF-45 NJ48
Panasonic's original hardened notebook, the CF-25 was a true outdoorsman's portable, complete with corner protectors and splash proofing. However, not everybody needs this level of durability. Panasonic has recognised this, while acknowledging the fact that many notebooks aren't robust enough to withstand real-world usage. The new Toughbook CF-45 NJ48 is a kind of handy halfway house.
Panasonic has produced a machine that offers above-average resistance to maltreatment, without being excessively heavy. The Toughbook weighs 2.9kg excluding its power supply, which is very reasonable for a semi-hardened design, especially as it's also an all-in-one build with an integral CD-ROM drive and floppy drive.
The Toughbook has a magnesium alloy lid to provide proper protection from crush damage to the screen during transportation. The body of the machine is made from thick, fibreglass-reinforced mouldings with impact-resistant rounded corners.
Unlike the CF-25, the Toughbook isn't splash-proofed, so there are apertures in the case for cooling fans, the ports are exposed and the drive and battery compartments don't have waterproof seals.
Getting at the hard disk and battery pack is easy enough, as both are accessible beneath protective panels in the base. The panels are locked shut by large, robust catches, and the battery compartment panel is metal with an unbreakable rubber hinge.
The hard disk compartment is partially lagged with impact-deadening foam, and the drive itself is mounted in a surround that's partly filled with shock-absorbent polymer gel. I also noticed that the ports on the back panel were mounted on what appeared to be a single section of metal concealed within the outer casing. This should prevent shearing-type breakages of the connectors themselves should, for example, an attached printer cable be accidentally pulled. It also has the benefit of making the Kensington lock attachment next to the USB port impossible to break out of the body of the machine.
Sound comes in the form of a Yamaha OPL3-SA FM chip with a monaural speaker under the front edge of the case. This is adequate for one-to-one presentations, although the sound is thin and weak.
The optical trackball fitted to the Toughbook is a good example of its type. Panasonic maintains that 'many users' prefer trackballs to mousepads. I'm not one of them. Although it works, I still find having to use one finger to point and another to click rather awkward.
The keyboard was average, with a moderately responsive action but some sag in its base plate, a short spacebar and small Enter and Backspace keys. In its favour, the keypad is higher than the palmrest, which reduces forearm strain while typing, and the editing and cursor keys haven't been combined to save space at the expense of ease of use.
Panasonic has opted for a 12.1in SVGA resolution TFT screen, which operates at the standard 18-bit undithered maximum of 262,144 simultaneous colours. This should be more than enough, and while SVGA's 800 « 600 resolution isn't as nice as 1,024 « 768 XGA, it's perfectly usable. The screen is driven by the ever-popular 2Mb NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD accelerator, which means decent performance and stable drivers.
Power management is shared between a BIOS setup utility, the Power icon in Control Panel, and key combinations for manual suspend-to-RAM or full suspend-to-disk. This isn't as elegant as a custom Windows-based control utility, but it does the job well enough, and you should get close to the quoted 2.5 hours running time unless you work the CD-ROM and hard disk really hard.
Panasonic has produced a machine that offers above-average resistance to maltreatment, without being excessively heavy. The Toughbook weighs 2.9kg excluding its power supply, which is very reasonable for a semi-hardened design, especially as it's also an all-in-one build with an integral CD-ROM drive and floppy drive.
The Toughbook has a magnesium alloy lid to provide proper protection from crush damage to the screen during transportation. The body of the machine is made from thick, fibreglass-reinforced mouldings with impact-resistant rounded corners.
Unlike the CF-25, the Toughbook isn't splash-proofed, so there are apertures in the case for cooling fans, the ports are exposed and the drive and battery compartments don't have waterproof seals.
Getting at the hard disk and battery pack is easy enough, as both are accessible beneath protective panels in the base. The panels are locked shut by large, robust catches, and the battery compartment panel is metal with an unbreakable rubber hinge.
The hard disk compartment is partially lagged with impact-deadening foam, and the drive itself is mounted in a surround that's partly filled with shock-absorbent polymer gel. I also noticed that the ports on the back panel were mounted on what appeared to be a single section of metal concealed within the outer casing. This should prevent shearing-type breakages of the connectors themselves should, for example, an attached printer cable be accidentally pulled. It also has the benefit of making the Kensington lock attachment next to the USB port impossible to break out of the body of the machine.
Sound comes in the form of a Yamaha OPL3-SA FM chip with a monaural speaker under the front edge of the case. This is adequate for one-to-one presentations, although the sound is thin and weak.
The optical trackball fitted to the Toughbook is a good example of its type. Panasonic maintains that 'many users' prefer trackballs to mousepads. I'm not one of them. Although it works, I still find having to use one finger to point and another to click rather awkward.
The keyboard was average, with a moderately responsive action but some sag in its base plate, a short spacebar and small Enter and Backspace keys. In its favour, the keypad is higher than the palmrest, which reduces forearm strain while typing, and the editing and cursor keys haven't been combined to save space at the expense of ease of use.
Panasonic has opted for a 12.1in SVGA resolution TFT screen, which operates at the standard 18-bit undithered maximum of 262,144 simultaneous colours. This should be more than enough, and while SVGA's 800 « 600 resolution isn't as nice as 1,024 « 768 XGA, it's perfectly usable. The screen is driven by the ever-popular 2Mb NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD accelerator, which means decent performance and stable drivers.
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