Sunday, June 26, 2011
Technology adviser: DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
Technology adviser: DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter: "The D-Link® Wireless N Nano USB Adapter (DWA-131) features a sleek compact design that fits into your computer's USB port with minimal ..."
DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
The D-Link® Wireless N Nano USB Adapter (DWA-131) features a sleek compact design that fits into your computer's USB port with minimal protrusion making it ideal for use when traveling or in a crowded workspace. The DWA-131 includes the latest 11n technology, which provides a better wireless signal than previous-generation 11g. Adding Wireless N to your computer provides an excellent solution for performing everyday activities such as transferring files, browsing the Internet, and downloading music. D-Link Wireless N products use Intelligent Antenna technology to transmit multiple streams of data which enable you to receive wireless signals in the farthest corners of your home.
EASY TO SETUP
The Wireless N Nano USB Adapter easily connects your desktop or notebook computer (with an available USB port) to a wireless network. The D-Link Quick Adapter Setup Wizard walks you through the installation process and configures your new Wireless N Nano USB Adapter for you. Also included is the Wireless Connection Manager that can add and save settings for the networks you frequently use the most.
ADVANCED SECURITY
The DWA-131 supports the latest wireless security features to help prevent unauthorized access, be it from over a wireless network or the Internet. Support for WPA™ and WPA2™ standards ensure that you will be able to use the best possible encryption available. Plus, the DWA-131 includes a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Push Button for a simple and secure connection to a wireless network.
Upgrade from previous-generation Wireless G to powerful 11n technology with the new Wireless N Nano USB Adapter and enjoy the improved range and speed of multiple antenna technology.
WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES
Use the Wireless N Nano USB Adapter (DWA-131) to connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files, and stream media from greater distances around your home or office.
WHY WIRELESS N IS BETTER
The Wireless N Nano USB Adapter uses 11n technology to maximize the speed and range of your wireless signal to significantly outperform previous-generation Wireless G devices*. It makes use of your home's environment by bouncing multiple wireless signals off of walls and ceilings to work around obstructions and help eliminate dead spots.
WIRELESS N NANO USB ADAPTER BENEFITS
- Slim design, compact in size for easier use when traveling or in a crowded workspace
- Latest 11n wireless technology for better speed and range
- Easily connect and secure your network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button
- Secure your wireless connection using advanced WPA™ or WPA2™ encryption
- Also works with 11g networks
Friday, June 24, 2011
Technology adviser: Samsung Camera BL1050 Digital
Technology adviser: Samsung Camera BL1050 Digital: "Gear up for a true and new digital experience with the newly launched Samsung BL1050 Digital Camera. Sporting a 10.2 mega pixel CCD, this..."
Technology adviser: Samsung Camera BL1050 Digital
Technology adviser: Samsung Camera BL1050 Digital: "Gear up for a true and new digital experience with the newly launched Samsung BL1050 Digital Camera. Sporting a 10.2 mega pixel CCD, this..."
Samsung Camera BL1050 Digital
Gear up for a true and new digital experience with the newly launched Samsung BL1050 Digital Camera. Sporting a 10.2 mega pixel CCD, this digital camera provides you with better images and detailed photos for printing up to poster size. It comes fitted with a 5x optical and 5x digital zoom.
Samsung’s BL1050 Digital Camera features a 2.7-inch LCD that delivers great luminosity through automatic adjustment of brightness according to the light condition. Incorporating DIS or Digital Image Stabilization, this digital camera provides correction occurring from shaky hands.
The new Samsung BL1050 Digital Camera is capable of detecting any moving object while shooting. The best thing about this newly launched Samsung camera is that is consumes less power as compared to other cameras available in the market.
from : http://www.image-acquire.com
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sprint to Launch Nexus S 4G From Google
Sprint extends its 4G device innovation lead once again with the upcoming availability of the 20th 4G device and fourth 4G phone, Nexus S™ 4G from Google™. Coming to Sprint this spring, it will also be able to take advantage of the unprecedented controls and services enabled by Google Voice™ integration built into the Sprint Network.
A new integrated Google Voice™ experience will allow Sprint customers to set their existing Sprint wireless phone number as their Google Voice number. Sprint customers will be able to take advantage of all the features and benefits of Google Voice without the hassle and fees associated with porting their number. Sprint is the first and only carrier to offer this capability, which will be available soon on all Sprint CDMA phones.
Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a leading global mobile phone provider and the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States, Nexus S 4G comes packed with a pure Google experience using Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android available for smartphones. It is powered by a 1GHz Samsung application processor that produces rich 3D-like graphics, faster upload and download times and supports HD-like multimedia content along with a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to make playing mobile games, browsing the Web and watching videos a fast, fluid and smooth experience.
“Nexus S 4G shows the strong commitment Sprint has to Android, and when combined with our 4G network capabilities, it gives customers the option of a pure Google experience,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “As the first 4G smartphone with Android 2.3, Nexus S 4G delivers on the promise of the advanced data capabilities of 4G to deliver an incredible Web browsing experience, offers quick and easy access to future Android updates and access to the services built into Google Voice.”
It is designed with Samsung’s brilliant Super AMOLED™ touchscreen technology providing a premium viewing experience. The 4-inch Contour Display features a curved design for a more comfortable look and feel in the user’s hand or along the side of the face. It also offers a screen that is bright with higher color contrast, meaning colors are incredibly vibrant and text is crisp at any size and produces less glare than on other smartphone displays when outdoors, so videos, pictures and games look their best and the sun won't wash them out.
Sprint Nexus S 4G customers will be among the first to receive Android software upgrades and new Google mobile apps. In many cases, the device will get the updates and new apps as soon as they are available.
"We're excited to partner with Sprint on Nexus S 4G, which brings innovative hardware by Samsung and innovations on the Android platform, to create a powerful smartphone experience,” said Andy Rubin, vice president of Engineering at Google.
Nexus S 4G features a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and camcorder and front-facing VGA camera. In addition, Nexus S 4G features a gyroscope sensor to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user tilts the device up or down or pans the phone to the left or right.
Additional key features include:
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to six Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
* Android Market™ for access to more than 150,000 applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
* Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, syncing with Google Calendar™, Voice Actions and YouTube™
* Corporate email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP & IMAP) email and instant messaging
* Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows the device to read information from everyday objects, like stickers and posters embedded with NFC chips
* 16GB Internal Memory (ROM)/512MB (RAM)
* Wi-Fi® – 802.11 b/g/n
* Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR
* Integrated GPS
* 1500 mAh Lithium-ion battery
“Samsung is thrilled to work with Google and Sprint to create the next generation Nexus S. Adding 4G capabilities takes this iconic device to the next level,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “Nexus S 4G integrates Samsung’s best-in-class hardware and the exciting features of the Android 2.3 platform with the impressive speed and connectivity of Sprint’s 4G network.”
Nexus S 4G from Google will be available exclusively from Sprint this spring for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade (taxes not included) in all Sprint retail channels, including the Web (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), as well as select national retailers.
Sprint Nexus S customers also will be able to easily use their current Sprint wireless phone number as their Google Voice number without having to port their number, avoiding porting charges and potential service disruptions. Google Voice makes it easy for people to manage and access most of their voice-based communication. It lets users manage up to six different phones through one number with intelligent call routing and advanced features like call screening, blocking and recording.
Now Sprint subscribers can use their Sprint number across their office, home and wireless phones, and personalize settings so calls from friends ring their wireless device and home phone, while calls from the boss only ring at the office. Google Voice users can receive transcribed voicemails and read or listen to them online. They can also read, send and search text messages and call logs online at www.google.com/voice.
Nexus S 4G requires activation on one of Sprint’s Everything Data plans, plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $39.99 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and Web (excluding Verizon’s Southern California plan; pricing excludes surcharges and taxes).
Sprint customers get more with unlimited data plans on the Sprint Network. Sprint offers real simplicity, value and savings versus competitors, making it easy for customers to get the most out of their phones without using a calculator to tally up costs or worrying about how much data they’ve used.
Sprint Everything Data plans qualify for automatic enrollment in the Sprint PremierSM loyalty program3. Existing Sprint customers can switch to an Everything Data plan without extending their service agreement. New lines of service require a two-year service agreement.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint is America’s Favorite 4G Network4. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G
from : http://www.mobiletechnews.com
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
HP printer : Photosmart eStation & removable Android tablet
Think the $499 that Apple charges for its WiFi-only iPad is a bit too much to pay for a tablet computer? No problem. HP has just introduced a $399 Android tablet… oh yeah, and it comes with a free internet-connected printer.
Actually, the Photosmart eStation (or the device formerly known as the HP Zeen) is first and foremost a $399 printer, which just happens to have a 7 inch Android tablet that you can use to interact with the printer controls, surf the web, or perform other activities. The tablet is also removable, so you can use it around the house to check your email, surf the web, or look at photos — all of which you can also send straight to the printer.
HP says the tablet, which has a Freescale i.MX51 CPU will run for between 4 and 6 hours on a charge. When it’s docked to the printer, it can function as a digital photo frame.
The tablet runs Android 2.1 and has a few important apps built in, including Facebook, Email, and weather apps. But it doesn’t include access to the Google Android Market for downloading and installing third party apps.
I’m not sure how hard it would be to install apps manually, but HP has hand-selected a bunch of apps that will work well with the device — and with the printer. It looks like HP also designed a custom user interface which runs on top of Google Android. There is a music player, which is one of the only apps that’s not directly tied to the printer.
The folks at Laptop Magazine got to spend some time with a pre-release Photosmart eStation, and you can check out their hands-on video after the break.
from : http://liliputing.com
Technology adviser: Canadian Motorola Milestone users get Froyo update...
Technology adviser: Canadian Motorola Milestone users get Froyo update...: "We know it must have been rough for Canadian Motorola Milestone users to see Android 2.2 Froyo rolled out to international users lately, ..."
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Technology adviser: Canadian Motorola Milestone users get Froyo update...
Technology adviser: Canadian Motorola Milestone users get Froyo update...: "We know it must have been rough for Canadian Motorola Milestone users to see Android 2.2 Froyo rolled out to international users lately, ..."
Canadian Motorola Milestone users get Froyo update
We know it must have been rough for Canadian Motorola Milestone users to see Android 2.2 Froyo rolled out to international users lately, but Telus did promise they would be releasing their version shortly after. Making good on their promise, Motorola Canada today announced via Facebook that the update is indeed now available via the Motorola support page. If you're a Canadian Milestone user, go ahead and get your Froyo on.
Also, just a little side note: You might want to follow Motorola Canada's Twitter account as well. Much like with the release of the Motorola XOOM in the U.S. they are also giving away a gold Motorola XOOM. [Facebook, Twitter] Thanks,
Also, just a little side note: You might want to follow Motorola Canada's Twitter account as well. Much like with the release of the Motorola XOOM in the U.S. they are also giving away a gold Motorola XOOM. [Facebook, Twitter] Thanks,
from : http://www.androidcentral.com
Windows Smartphone , Nokia Kills Ovi Brand For Mobile Services
Nokia will desert its Ovi mobile services brand as it prepares to sell smartphone formed on Microsoft’s Windows Phone software, it mentioned in a blog posting on Monday.
Starting with services on a few new Nokia phones in July and August, Ovi services will be rebranded as Nokia services in a passing from one to another that the firm expects will go on in to next year, according to a blog post. For example, Ovi Maps will turn Nokia Maps.
It is usually a name-changing exercise and the services will go on as before. It’s expected that any person shopping a new Nokia smartphone or mobile phone after that this year will see the new branding on services enclosed on them. Users that already own a Nokia phone will see the new branding by future program updates, Nokia said.
The Ovi services brand was innate in 2007, and has seen it satisfactory share of problems. Nokia’s answer to Apple’s App Store, the Ovi store couldn’t cope with urge on gap day . However, deficient urge seems to have put an finish to another Ovi service in a few countries: In January the firm mentioned it would stop gift Ovi Music Unlimited in 27 of the 33 countries where it operated.
The desertion of Ovi is an acknowledgment that the stand-alone brand has failed, and will right away deed as a way to lower consumer difficulty as the partnership with Microsoft grows, CCS Insight wrote in a investigate note.
The reasons for this preference includes the fact that Nokia is a well-noted brand the world over, Nokia’s arch selling executive Jerri DeVard mentioned in the blog post.
The change is the initial “bold move” done by DeVard given she assimilated the firm in January, according to CCS Insight. Nokia’s brand is not as a currently as it was 5 years ago, but it still carries a lot of inflection in rising markets, mentioned Geoff Blaber, researcher at CCS Insight.
Since Nokia voiced its goal to pierce to Windows Phone as its primary smartphone working system, the firm has done a number of changes, inclusive outsourcing its Symbian program actions to Accenture and transferring 3,000 employees to the consulting firm in the process.
However, the firm hasn’t nonetheless mentioned when the initial Nokia Windows smartphone will arrive. The firm won’t hold liner dates until closer to when the initial phones arrive, but the pressure is on to broach the gadgets this year, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop mentioned when the firm voiced its initial entertain results.
from ; http://htclogo.com/Smartphone
Monday, June 20, 2011
Technology adviser: IBM turns 100
Technology adviser: IBM turns 100: " With around $100 billion in annual revenue today, IBM is ranked 18th in the Fortune 500. It's three times the size of Go..."
IBM turns 100
Google, Apple and Facebook get all the attention. But the forgettable everyday tasks of technology — saving a file on your laptop, swiping your ATM card to get $40, scanning a container of milk at the checkout line — that's all IBM.
International Business Machines turns 100 on Thursday without much fanfare. But its much younger competitors owe a lot to Big Blue.
After all, where would Groupon be without the supermarket bar code? Or Google without the mainframe computer?
"They were kind of like a cornerstone of that whole enterprise that has become the heart of the computer industry in the U.S.," says Bob Djurdjevic, a former IBM employee and president of Annex Research.
IBM dates to June 16, 1911, when three companies that made scales, punch-clocks for work and other machines merged to form the Computing Tabulating Recording Co. The modern-day name followed in 1924.
With a plant in Endicott, New York, the new business also made cheese slicers and — significantly for its future — machines that read data stored on punch cards. By the 1930s, IBM's cards were keeping track of 26 million Americans for the newly launched Social Security program.
These old, sprawling machines might seem quaint in the iPod era, but they had design elements similar to modern computers. They had places for data storage, math processing areas and output, says David A. Mindell, professor of the history of technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Punch cards carted from station to station represented what business today might call "data flow."
"It was very sophisticated," Mindell says.
The force behind IBM's early growth was Thomas J. Watson Sr., a demanding boss with exacting standards for everything from office wear (white shirts, ties) to creativity (his slogan: "Think").
Research investments boosted mainframe business
Watson, and later his son, Thomas Watson Jr., guided IBM into the computer age. Its machines were used to calculate everything from banking transactions to space shots. As the company swelled after World War II, IBM threw its considerable resources at research to maintain its dominance in the market for mainframes, the hulking computers that power whole offices.
IBM's Watson attracted buzz by beating two human Jeopardy! champions. The company wants to put it to real-world use as a medical diagnostic tool that can understand plain language and analyze mountains of information. IBM"When we did semiconductors, we had thousands and thousands of people," says Donald Seraphim, who worked at IBM from 1957 until 1986 and was named a fellow, the company's highest honour for technical achievement. "They just know how to put the force behind the entrepreneurial things."By the late '60s, IBM was consistently the only high-tech company in the Fortune 500's top 10. IBM famously spent $5 billion during the decade to develop a family of computers designed so growing businesses could easily upgrade.
It introduced the magnetic hard drive in 1956 and the floppy disk in 1971. In the 1960s, IBM developed the first bar code, paving the way for automated supermarket checkouts. IBM introduced a high-speed processing system that allowed ATM transactions. It created magnetic strip technology for credit cards.
For much of the 20th century, IBM was the model of a dominant, paternalistic corporation. It was among the first to give workers paid holidays and life insurance.
from; www.cbc.ca/news/technology
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Canadian Technology
Canadian Technology Accelerator Now Open in Silicon Valley
Canadian Businesses Get a Boost from Trade Commissioner Service ‘Boot Camps’
During the week of March 16 to 20, 2009, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) team from the Canadian Consulate General in San Francisco-Silicon Valley hosted a series of ‘boot camps’ for technology start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in five Canadian cities: Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo. The initiative was organized in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Québec Regions, the Canadian Consulate General in Boston and the respective Canadian TCS regional offices. These boot camps were focused on coaching local entrepreneurs on pitches to potential U.S. and Canadian investors; providing tips on what it takes to successfully access sophisticated markets such as the Silicon Valley; a 10-minute dry-run pitch to local, U.S., Canadian and Silicon Valley venture capital and angel investors; and a networking event. The companies with the most promising prospects were then invited to participate in follow-up activities in their local markets, California, as well as to take advantage of the new Canadian Technology Accelerator in the Silicon Valley (Sunnyvale).from : www.canadainternational.gc.ca
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Laptop Battery
Laptops for Less, Inc. sells cordless power tool batteries for most every power tool on the market. So if you’re looking for a rechargeable power tool battery for Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Bosch, or any other power tool battery, odds are we have it. Since 1996, we have worked with leading power tool battery manufacturers around the world to design, specify, and build high quality battery packs. All our power tool batteries must pass stringent quality control tests that ensure they will work with your power tool. That's why we guarantee our power tool batteries for 1 year - and why we offer a 30-day money-back refund on every power tool battery we sell.
We know that finding a reliable power tool battery retailer can be difficult. Some power tool battery vendors advertise "refurbished" cheap power tool batteries at steeply discounted prices. Don't be fooled by these unscrupulous vendors! The value of used replacement power tool batteries is even lower than their price. Rest assured that we sell only new, top quality discount power tool batteries. We scour the net every day to make sure we remain our customers' best source for replacement power tool batteries. If you can't find a particular power tool battery, or if you find a power tool battery at a better price elsewhere, please contact us immediately! Our salespeople are standing by on the phone and via computer, ready to assist you.
How can I maximize the performance of my power tool battery?
There are several steps you can take to help you get maximum performance from your power tool battery: Prevent Memory Effect - Keep the power tool battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries which do not suffer from the memory effect. Keep the Power Tool Batteries Clean - It's a good idea to clean dirty battery contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the portable device.
Exercise the Battery
Do not leave the battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above.
Battery Storage
If you don't plan on using the power tool battery for a month or more, store it in a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal objects. NiCad, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries will self-discharge during storage; remember to recharge the batteries before use
from :www.laptopsforless.com
Friday, June 10, 2011
cell phone camera photos Improve it
Cell phone cameras. We all carry them but how often do we use them? And if we use them, what do we do with the photos? Most of the time they stay hidden away in the phone. If we do manage to figure out how to transfer them to a web site or to a computer, we're often disappointed with the results. We're left with the impression that cell phone cameras are the digital equivalent of those 12-shot throwaways that used to be so popular. OK for a night out with the girls but not for the serious photographer.
However, it doesn't have to be that way. Led by smartphone technology, there have been some dramatic improvements in the quality of phone cameras, including higher megapixels, better lenses and higher storage capacity. In fact, phone cameras are one of the fastest growing segments of the digital camera market, winning market share away from the low-end offerings of more traditional camera manufacturers.
Unfortunately, many of the pictures being taken with cell phone cameras continue to be of poor quality. This could still be about poor equipment but more often it's the result of lack of familiarity with the camera settings and poor photographic technique. Here are some tips that will help you get the most out of your cell phone camera:
1. Light your subject well
The number one reason for poor quality cell phone pictures is poor lighting. Despite the often-limited camera settings, we put extra strain on the equipment by shooting indoors or in poor light. Try to shoot your subject outdoors or turn up the lights if you have to stay indoors. If your cell phone camera has optional flash, always use it to boost the amount of light. You can always edit out red-eye later. (See below).
2. Get close to your subject
One of the most common mistakes with cell phone photos is that the subject ends up being a tiny unrecognizable object in the distance. Fill up your view finder to save having to zoom in on the subject when you edit later (which can dramatically decrease quality).
3. Keep still
As with all digital photography, the steadier your camera is when taking the shot, the clearer the image will be. This is especially important in low-light situations where the camera may select longer shutter speeds to compensate for the lack of light. Lean against a solid object or steady the cell phone with two hands. Keep in mind that many cell phone cameras suffer from 'shutter lag', which means you have to hold the phone steady for a little longer before moving it away from the shot.
4. Use the camera settings
Most phones have a number of easy-to-use camera settings. Spend a few minutes to find out what they are and use them when appropriate. Almost every cell phone with a camera will allow you to vary the resolution (go for the highest setting available), the shooting mode (single or multi-shot), the brightness settings, and allow you to zoom in or out. Experiment with the various settings to see what produces the best images. Cell phone cameras are particularly good for experimenting with new angles and perspectives – up high, down low, close up, etc. You can shoot and delete at zero cost until you know what works best for your particular phone.
5. Learn how to transfer to the web
The easiest way to get your photos out of your phone is to send them to your phone service provider's web site as soon as you have taken them. All the main carriers allow you to set up an album online and sync your phone so they can be sent to your album as soon as you take the shot. Some carriers will classify the transfer as a picture text and bill you accordingly; others will transfer for free. Once your picture is online, you can right-click and save it to your computer.
6. Use editing software
While you may be able to perform a certain amount of editing and add effects right there on your cell phone, editing pictures later on your computer will produce much better results. Free photo-editing software like Photoshop or Picasa can work wonders for your pics and can be a lot of fun to use. Other sites like Picnik will let you do the editing right there on the web without any downloads. Make sure you take your shots in color and high resolution to keep your options open on how best to deal with them later. Remember, you can always make a color picture black and white but you can't make a black and white picture color!
7. Don't automatically delete "mistakes"
Remember that on many phones the quality of the screen is significantly inferior to your computer. Many shots that you think are substandard will come alive on the bigger screen and photo-editing can make them even better.
8. Keep your lens clean
Phones spend a lot of time in bags and pockets and are dropped and generally misused. They get treated very differently than if they were a camera! Make sure the lens is clean and not scratched. Fingerprints are a common problem, especially if the phone doesn't have a lens cover. From time to time give the lens a wipe with a soft cloth.
9. Use your cell phone camera wisely!
We've all heard about those intrusive and embarrassing photos that end up on Facebook or worse. If you find that you are getting such good results from your cell phone camera that it becomes a constant companion, then use it wisely. Ask permission before you take pictures of strangers and think about the impact posting pictures online will have on the subjects. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!
If you follow the above guidelines, you might find that your cell phone becomes your best friend all over again – and a worthy substitute at weddings and family gatherings when you forget to bring the Nikon!
from : www.theonlinemom.com
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Which Laptop Is Right For Me ?
Forget buying textbooks, joining clubs and draining the alcohol reserves of the student union. The most important thing you'll spend your money on at university is a laptop. A laptop represents a digital office, a cheap entertainment hub and a lifeline home to the parents, all wrapped up in a few inches of plastic and metal.
Ideally, you want one laptop to last you all three years, so try not to skimp on the basics. Build quality and reliability are essential. Look for solid construction (a metal chassis is best), with a full-size keyboard for easy typing of essays, and a large (at least 14 inches) screen for those long hours in the library. The screen's resolution is less important: a standard 1,366x768-pixel display will do.
The first choice you'll have to make is whether you want a Windows-based laptop or a Mac. Which one you go for will largely depend on how rich your parents are feeling. Macs are built well and age slowly but you'll have to splash out plenty of cash, and the most affordable MacBooks have cramped screens. Windows computers come in a greater variety of shapes, sizes and prices, but you'll need to stay on top of upgrades to squeeze a three-year degree out of them.
Whether you prefer portability over toughness is a personal choice, but don't shy away from a heavier laptop. It will discourage you from taking it to the pub, where many a student computer has met a beer-soaked end. Battery life shouldn't be a primary factor in your buying decision, as most of your work and play is likely to be within reach of a power socket.
When it comes to the processor and memory, don't get carried away. As long as the laptop can run office software, surf the Web and run DVDs, there's little point in splashing out on the latest silicon. Any dual-core chip over 2GHz will be fine, and you might just get away with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom chip in a netbook if you won't be working with media.
A good chunk of RAM (2GB to 4GB) doesn't add much to the price, but a massive hard drive will just tempt you to fill it up -- we reckon it's better to spend less and buy an external drive to safely back up coursework, music, photos and videos. Similarly, high-powered graphics cards were invented by Satan to lure you away from study in favour of time-devouring first-person shooters.
While optical drives are going out of fashion, they're still a great way to watch DVDs and share data cheaply. Look for a built-in rewritable DVD burner and avoid pricey Blu-ray options. All modern laptops come with Wi-Fi connectivity, and Bluetooth can be handy for linking to mobile gadgets. The more high-speed USB ports you have, the better. Finally, your parents and long-distance love interest will thank you if your laptop has a built-in webcam for making Skype video calls. That'll save you money on your mobile, too.
from http://reviews.cnet.co.uk
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Camera Digital Technology
You can understand why so many people are confused when they decide to buy their first digital camera, with so many variations, what do you look for? Finding the best digital camera should really be quite simple with all the consumer reports and comparisons available both online and in written periodicals. Finally you decide upon the latest 10 megapixel model with a huge optical zoom and a feature list as long as you arm. The problem is by the time you actually get to the mall, the model you have set your heart on is no longer the one to own as there is a new better version that you must now have.
Suddenly you are frustrated again as you learn that because you want the best digital camera, it is going to cost you considerably more than you thought. But this dilemma is very short lived because you promised yourself the best digital camera and that is what you are going to have. If you are in the market for a digital camera then you will find some interesting information in this article. Much is made about the number of pixels and the truth is the more you have the better.
Although it is not always the case, a good rule of thumb is the more pixels you have the better the image will be when it is printed. If you are someone that likes to print large photos then the more pixels you have, the larger it can be printed out without distortion. Good quality models are now using large LCD screens around the 2. Many quality digital cameras now have special functions enabled so the image can be edited to a degree on the screen itself without the use of a computer.
A quick tip on this subject involves the batteries which have a tendency to run out quicker if a large LCD screen is fitted and is used constantly; some sound advice is carry spares! A digital camera with an optical zoom facility is the one to try for and a digital zoom only camera should be avoided if you want clear, well defined images. You will find lower price cameras almost never have an optical zoom fitted so it will really be down to your budget. As there are so many types of storage card available you will have to ensure you buy the correct one.
Although there is quite a range of storage cards available it normally boils down to one of four types: the newer XD cards from Olympus and Fuji, the SD, card, Sony's Memory Stick and the old but reliable Compact Flash. Purchasing a large memory card means you can store larger resolution images and many more of them but sometimes the larger capacity cards might not be compatible with your model. Whereas a few years ago a large storage card would be somewhere in the region of 128mb to 256mb, it is not uncommon to use cards with 4 gigabytes or more of storage now. After all is said and done, the best digital camera you choose should match your lifestyle as much as it should your pocket. The best camera you can own is the one that thoroughly enjoy using wherever you are.
from : www.computerinternettechnology.com
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