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Saturday, 24 September 2011
Toshiba Qosmio X775: Toshiba's Gamer Grows Up
Introducing the Toshiba Qosmio X775
Toshiba's flagship Qosmio line of notebooks have been, for the longest time, big, flashy, red and black beasts. These juggernauts sported 18" screens with high-end graphics and processing power, but at the same time they were...well, probably not the most attractive notebooks on the market. But Toshiba's success with the 13" Portege has led to some design changes, and the Qosmio has gone under the knife. It's still a substantial desktop replacement notebook, but it's shed a couple pounds, an inch off of the display, and some of the gloss. Is Toshiba's major redesign a success?
Toshiba's flagship Qosmio line of notebooks have been, for the longest time, big, flashy, red and black beasts. These juggernauts sported 18" screens with high-end graphics and processing power, but at the same time they were...well, probably not the most attractive notebooks on the market. But Toshiba's success with the 13" Portege has led to some design changes, and the Qosmio has gone under the knife. It's still a substantial desktop replacement notebook, but it's shed a couple pounds, an inch off of the display, and some of the gloss. Is Toshiba's major redesign a success?
Toshiba's Qosmio line has tended to aim pretty high and unfortunately then as now they have some stiff competition. While the new Qosmios are priced to move and Sandy Bridge gaming notebooks aren't necessarily out in force at low prices, Toshiba still has to contend with ASUS's G74 refresh of our personal favorite budget gaming machine, the G73. ASUS kept the cooling system and fixed the keyboard, and we should have our review posted soon. For now, though, Toshiba has specced the new Qosmios across a number of price points, starting at an MSRP of $1,199 and going all the way up to a 3D-enabled model for $1,899.
Qosmio X775-Q7272 Laptop Specifications
Performance
Processor*
Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor
Operating System*
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)*
Graphics Engine*
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M w/NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
Graphics Memory*
1.5GB GDDR5 discrete graphics memory
Memory and Storage
Memory*
6GB DDR3 1333MHz memory
Hard Drive*
1.0TB: 500GB (7200rpm, Serial ATA) + 500GB (7200rpm, Serial ATA)
Optical Drive*
Blu-ray Disc™ ROM and DVD SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash®*
Optical Drives*
Blu-ray Disc™ ROM and DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash® supporting 12 formats*
Audio and Video
Display Size
17.3" widescreen
Display Type*
HD+ TruBrite® LED Backlit display
Display Resolution
16:9 aspect ratio, 1600x900, Supports 720p content
Audio
Microphone input port with Sleep and Music, Headphone jack (stereo), Built-in microphone, harman/kardon® stereo speakers
Communication
Webcam
Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
Wireless LAN*
Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® V3.0 + HS
Modem*
No Modem port
LAN
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
Power
AC Adapter
180W (19V x 9.5A) Auto-sensing,100-240V AC Adapter
Battery
Li-Ion (47Wh, 8-Cell)
Battery Life*
Up to 4.18 hours
Expansion
PC Express Slot
No PC Express Slot
SmartCard Reader
No SmartCard Reader slot
Media
Memory Card Reader
USB Ports*
1-USB (3.0) port with USB Sleep and Charge*, 3-USB (2.0)
HDMI
HDMI® output port
Software, Support and Security
Security and Protection
HDD Recovery, Multiple-Level Password Utilities, Password Security, TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility, Security Cable Lock Slot
Software*
Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Reduced functionality Word® and Excel® with advertising)*, Corel® Label@Once, TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor)*, TOSHIBA Face Recognition*, TOSHIBA Resolution+® Upconvert Plug-in for Media Player, TOSHIBA Bulletin Board™, TOSHIBA Service Station, Norton Internet Security™ 2011 (30-day trial), TOSHIBA Recovery Disk Creator, TOSHIBA Web Camera Application, TOSHIBA BookPlace™, TOSHIBA Media Controller, TOSHIBA Disc Creator, Microsoft® Windows Media Player 12, TOSHIBA ReelTime™, TOSHIBA eco Utility™, Google® Chrome, Toshiba Online Backup (30-day trial subscription), WildTangent® Game Console, TOSHIBA HDD Protection, TOSHIBA App Place, Microsoft® Silverlight™ , TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert, TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor, Waves MaxxAudio® 3, Microsoft® Windows Live Essentials including Photo Gallery, Messenger, Mail, Writer and Movie Maker., Hard disc (HDD) recovery
Standards
RoHS Compliant*, Energy Star Qualified, EPEAT™ Gold
Standard Limited Warranty*
1-Yr Parts and Labor, 1-Year Battery
Physical Description
Inputs and Controls
Volume Control (Up & Down), touch pad pointing device with multi touch control, Mute button, CD/DVD Buttons (Play/Pause, Stop, Prev Track, Next Track), Premium Raised Tile LED backlit Keyboard with 10-Keypad (black), Media button, TOSHIBA eco utility™ (Energy-saving mode)
Weight*
Starting at 6.6 lbs.
Color
Fusion® X2 Finish in Red Horizon
Most of what we're seeing here we've become fairly accustomed to. Intel's Core i7-2630QM is practically ubiquitous right now, offering the most inexpensive mobile quad-core solution Intel's ever had, and Toshiba backs it up in this configuration with 6GB of DDR3; the 3D Qosmio, their $1,899 flagship model, bumps this to 8GB. The i7 and 6GB of DDR3 are joined by Intel's HM65 chipset, which doesn't support RAID.
The new blood here is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M, which we haven't had a chance to really play with yet. This chip offers a very healthy bump in performance from the 460M; while it retains the 192 CUDA cores and 192-bit memory bus connected to GDDR5, the clock has gone up 100MHz to 775MHz (and correspondingly brought the shader clocks up to 1550MHz). The GDDR5 remains clocked at an effective 2.5GHz. Since i7-2630QM-equipped gaming notebooks are fairly common, we should be able to provide a fairly direct apples-to-apples comparison to see how much that clock bump affects the 560M's performance; given the specs, it should be roughly as powerful as a desktop GTS 450.
As for the rest of the Qosmio, it's fairly business as usual, with USB 3.0 and 2.0 support, a card reader, gigabit Ethernet, wireless-n, and Bluetooth. Toshiba opts to equip this model with a pair of 500GB 7200RPM hard drives; models further up the chain incorporate Seagate's Momentus XT hybrid drive as the system drive. There's a welcome Blu-ray reader, too, but your spirits will be dampened somewhat to know the screen is the exact same panel we just reviewed in our $700 Llano notebook: a 17.3", 1600x900 panel by Samsung. The only way to get 1080p in a Qosmio now is to buy the 3D Vision enabled $1,899 model.
Viber (free International calls) for Android coming soon!
As you know iPhone users already enjoying free international calls via Viber; Now Viber is going to make App for Android.
Take a look at Features of ‘Viber’:
No hidden Costs: Once you and your friends install the free Viber application, you can use it to talk (and soon also text) as much as you want. Talk, talk, and talk some more and it’s all free. Just makes sure all your friends get Viber! All you need is an Internet connection: 3G or Wi-Fi where available.
No International charges: It doesn’t matter where you or your friends are, be it on the same network or in a totally different country. You can talk for as much as you want, for free.
Completely Free and Ad-free too: Viber and all Viber features are absolutely free and do not require any additional “in application” purchase. On top of that, Viber doesn’t contain any annoying ads.
Registration Free: You know your friend’s phone number, so why bother with yet another username and password? Viber uses your phone number as your “identity” and lets you make free Viber phone calls to any of your friends that have Viber – using THEIR phone number.
No Buddy list: Viber automatically highlights friends in your address book that have Viber. That way you know who you can call for free!
Call anyone with Viber, not just your friends: Want to dial a number and don’t know if they have Viber? No problem, make the call with Viber and if they don’t have Viber the call will be made using your regular phone.
You can always recieve a call on Viber: If your phone is ON then so is Viber. Always ready to make and receive phone calls. No need to log in, or “go online” to receive a call.
No need to add Buddies: Unlike applications like Skype, Windows Live Messenger or Fring where you need to “add buddies” and have them approve you, Viber behaves just like a phone. Just like you do not need to “add” someone in order to call them; you do not need to add your friends in order to call them on Viber. If you know their phone number, then you know their Viber number, and you’re ready to go!
Missed call Notification: Even if you missed your Viber call because your phone was off, or there was no service, Viber will notify you of your missed calls as soon as service is restored.
Sound Quality: Viber uses state of the art technology in order to make sure the sound quality you get is much better than GSM or a regular phone call.
Screenshot of Upcoming Viber App for Android :
Also checkout the official video of Viber for Android:
iPhone users can download Viber from here:
HTC EVO 3D vs. Motorola Photon 4G: Choosing the Best Sprint Phone
Sprint customers almost always get the short end of the stick. In exchange for some of the more reasonable smartphone plans in the US, Sprint customers typically enjoy a mediocre selection of phones. Over the years there have been a few that have stood out. The Palm Pre and EVO 4G both come to mind. But generally speaking, all of the cool phones go elsewhere. In fact, the last Sprint phone we reviewed was the Samsung Epic 4G and that was almost a year ago. Of course more phones have debuted on Sprint since then, they just haven't been all that interesting.
Until now of course.
Today we have Sprint's two flagship Android smartphones: the HTC EVO 3D and the Motorola Photon 4G. Despite naming differences both support Sprint's 4G WiMAX network, have dual-core SoCs and boast 4.3-inch screens, but these two are far more different than you'd expect.
Until now of course.
Today we have Sprint's two flagship Android smartphones: the HTC EVO 3D and the Motorola Photon 4G. Despite naming differences both support Sprint's 4G WiMAX network, have dual-core SoCs and boast 4.3-inch screens, but these two are far more different than you'd expect.
The EVO 3D uses a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8660) and can capture/display 3D content. Meanwhile the Photon 4G is NVIDIA's debut phone on Sprint, featuring a 1GHz Tegra 2 and a high resolution 8MP rear camera sensor.
Here The Internal Comparison
The physical comparison boils down to personal preference. The Photon has a lighter and more plasticky feel while the EVO 3D feels more dense and higher quality. Both are awkwardly large thanks to their 4.3" screen size, but the matte and textured finish of the EVO 3D actually does make it easier to hold than the Photon.
Where the Photon starts winning back points is with its kickstand. I've always been a fan of integrated kickstands and the Photon's is no exception. It's convenient for anyone that keeps their phone on a desk, uses it as an alarm clock or watches a lot of movies on it. Although I can't bring myself to spend two hours staring at a smartphone screen (even a large one), I know it's something that people do and the kickstand can be quite useful for those folks. Unfortunately you can't control the angle of the kickstand, so if you're super tall and seated in coach it may not be all that convenient.
Stylistically the EVO 3D takes a more conservative but well received approach, while the Photon tries something new with its long-octagon shape. There's nothing gained by Motorola chopping off the corners of the Photon, it's just different.
The Photon's atypical styling extends to the volume rocker as well. While the power/lock button is fairly standard, the volume rocker is textured with horizontal slits. Button presses are not firm but not mushy either.
The EVO's buttons by comparison are more traditional but extremely low profile. The obvious exception being the massive camera shutter release button, which feels good but not as great as you'd expect. It's also slightly disappointing that unlike on a WP7 device, hitting the camera button doesn't automatically bring the phone out of sleep and drop you into the camera app. If the EVO is unlocked and awake however, the button does just that.
To play up the 3D gimmick make it easier to switch between 2D and 3D shooting modes there's a physical toggle switch on the EVO 3D, next to the shutter release button. You only need the toggle for capture, when playing back content the display automatically switches between 2D and 3D modes.
Pulling off the back cover is far easier on the Photon. The EVO 3D makes you pull a little too much and some of the notches don't seem like they want to let go. Unlike some more recent HTC phones, the EVO 3D doesn't include any antennas in the rear cover - everything is baked into the body of the phone.
If you're in need of a phone that can be used overseas, the Photon 4G is your only option of these two. The EVO 3D can only work on Sprint's CDMA and WiMAX networks.
The EVO 3D and Photon 4G both support HDMI out but through very different approaches. Motorola uses a standard micro HDMI connector, while HTC uses a MHL USB connector. When used with a standard USB cable the MHL USB connector acts like a normal micro USB port for charging and data transfer. If you've got an MHL to HDMI cable however you can get HDMI out of the phone. Unfortunately neither company ships their phone with the appropriate cable to get video output. With the right cable both phones support mirroring over HDMI.
Samsung Galaxy S II Announced
Galaxy S was most successful Android powered mobile from Samsung.Now successor of Galaxy S is coming soon.Galaxy S II I9100 has very impressive hardware.1Ghz single core processors are past,Galaxy S II will be powered by 1Ghz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM.Original Galaxy S had 1Ghz single core Humming bird processor.Now the updated dual-core processor will provide silky smooth UI and lag free multitasking.The screen size is increased to 4.27 inch from 4 inch.Galaxy S II comes with Super AMOLED plus display with 800×480 pixel resolution. Super AMOLED plus is successor of great Super AMOLED screen.According to Samsung Super AMOLED plus is sharper than Super AMOLED screen and it will consume less power.
Galaxy S II has 8MP rear camera with LED flash which is not present in original Galaxy S.It is capable of recording Full HD (1080p) videos at sweet 30FPS.Galaxy S II is really slim mobile,it is only 8.5 mm thick and weights 116 gm.There is a 1650 mAh battery inside the slim body.Galaxy S II will come with Android 2.3 installed.There will be two version of Galaxy S II 16GB and 32GB.MicroSD card slot is also there which supports cards upto 32GB.
Looks like Galaxy S II I9100 is going to be another best selling mobile from Samsung.Are you going to get it or getting a Motorola Atrix,LG Optimus 3D or Optimus 2X?
Apple MacBook Pro Series Laptop Gets Updated
Apple MacBook Pro series laptop is one of the most hottest laptops in the world.Today Apple refreshed MacBook Pro series laptops with some great hardwares.The most noticable change is the latest Sandy Bridge dual core-Core i5 and quad-core i7 processors from Intel.New MacBook Pro comes with latest AMD Radeon graphics which will provide 3 times more performance than previous MacBook Pros which had Nvidia graphics.
The most interesting feature of latest MacBook Pro is introduction of Thunderbolt I/O port for connecting high performance peripherals and high resolution displays.Thunderbolt port supports transfer speed upto 10 Gbps.Now you can transfer really large files within a blink of eye.Thunderblot port is much faster than current USB 2.0. There is FaceTime HD video camera for chatting with friend and family in HD quality video.
13″ Macbook Pro starts from $1199
15″ Macbook Pro starts from $1799
17″ Macbook Pro starts from $2499
For more info visit this link
Top 5 Exclusive Services From Google
There are several search engines in the world of internet to help us browsing the planet. Among them Google has become the most used search engine and it is very popular or well known to us. It is the one of the fastest search engines in the world. Google is not only confined in thinking about search engines, it has also developed its services and launched new services to dominate in the world of internet at the same time. As a result it is becoming more popular day by day. Today we will discuss about one of its popular and useful services.
1. Google search engine:
The first and foremost service of Google is the Google search engine. It has become the fastest and most familiar search engine now a day. Google launched this search engine service in 1996.then gradually it has taken its place to the top in the browsing world.
2. Google earth:
Most amazing feature of these services is Google earth. Those who are not from well off
Society that is, those who don’t have enough money to visit the world can visit any place in the earth through this software.
3. Google chrome:
Google has always wanted to be the top .they launched Google chrome as a browser which is one of the most used browsing software now a days.
4. Google talk:
To reduce the popularity of Yahoo, Google launched new software named Google talk through which you can chat with any Gmail id.
5. Google wave:
Google has already left behind Yahoo and Microsoft in popularity and business. Now it is thinking to compete with Face book. That is why it has launched Google wave. One day it will achieve its goal and win the race.
There are a lot of services like Google eBook, mail notifier, blogspot, etc from Google to help us browsing internet and making life easier and happier than before.
1. Google search engine:
The first and foremost service of Google is the Google search engine. It has become the fastest and most familiar search engine now a day. Google launched this search engine service in 1996.then gradually it has taken its place to the top in the browsing world.
2. Google earth:
Most amazing feature of these services is Google earth. Those who are not from well off
Society that is, those who don’t have enough money to visit the world can visit any place in the earth through this software.
3. Google chrome:
Google has always wanted to be the top .they launched Google chrome as a browser which is one of the most used browsing software now a days.
4. Google talk:
To reduce the popularity of Yahoo, Google launched new software named Google talk through which you can chat with any Gmail id.
5. Google wave:
Google has already left behind Yahoo and Microsoft in popularity and business. Now it is thinking to compete with Face book. That is why it has launched Google wave. One day it will achieve its goal and win the race.
There are a lot of services like Google eBook, mail notifier, blogspot, etc from Google to help us browsing internet and making life easier and happier than before.
5+ Tips to Make Your Internet Fast
An internet connection at home has made things easier and using which you can gain access to any part of the world without much difficulty. You can connect with people and also gather information you want from the various websites regardless of the time and limit. With the number of internet users growing by the day, there have been advancements in the internet connections. Hi-speed and wireless internet connections have made their foray into the market and created a niche for themselves. But to keep your internet connections faster you need to follow a few steps.
One of the main reasons for the slowing down of the internet connections is the greater number of cookies that are saved in your computer. Most of the websites have the cookies installed to your computer so that you can use it later when needed. You need to clear them off every now and then by selecting the Tools tab and delete the offline content in “Internet Options”.
There are also certain spyware or adware that considerably decreases the speed of the internet as well as the computer. Remove such spyware and find a free spyware online and have it installed to your computer so that the internet works faster.
Some software can also slow down your computer. You need to find the software that creates trouble and get it removed or disables immediately. This can speed up your computer. You also need to remove the browsing history that is present in the Internet Options in the Control Panel.
Make sure your telephone connection is proper if you have a dial-up service. If there are noises and distortions in the line you can conclude that there are issues in the line. You need to get that problem fixed at once.
Your browser can also work fast if you disable the images and active content like videos and animations. Do this by un checking the “Show Pictures”, “Play Sounds”, “Play Videos”, “Play Animation”, boxes under the Multimedia options present in the Network and Internet Connections in Control Panel and Click OK.
The internet connection can also get slower if there is accumulation of dust in the modem. Clear your modem off the dust after unplugging it and then run your internet connection. Also make sure if the other connections from the modem to your computer are in place.
7 Ways To Keep Your Computer Clean
Computer enthusiasts experience poor performance particularly when running applications and programs. This is the most common problem of computers. Having a good performance on your computer will not consume a lot of time and is effective when you are opening up files in a hurry. To avoid this kind of predicament to users, there are PC cleaner tips that will help you maintain good performance on your computer.
Clean your desktop – You should eliminate shortcuts and icons on your desktop that are no longer of use as a PC cleaner. In this way, you will have a clean and clutter-free desktop.
Uninstall unused programs – Many computer aficionados love to install programs and applications because they are free. They do not know that these programs can consume a lot of space in the hard disk drives and can greatly affect the performance of the computer. That is why there is a need for you to remove and uninstall these programs so as to have more spaces available in your hard disk drive. You need to uninstall these programs in the Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel so that the program or application will be removed and eliminated completely from the computer.
Clean up Registry, Cookies, Startup, Internet browser cache – Whenever you surf and visited sites in the internet, temporary files are immediately stored in the system because the computer copies all the sites that you have visited so that it can be loaded faster the next time you want to visit the websites. Since this will be accumulated, it can consume a lot of space and thus, affects the performance of your computer. To remedy this, you need to clear and delete all temporary files and browser caches to free up space in your hard disk drives.
Install an Anti-Virus on your computer – Virus can harm your computer and can cause poor performance on your computer. These viruses infect your computer through browsing on the internet and by clicking on pop-up windows that automatically pops up in your screen. That is a why an anti-virus software must be installed on your computer to block away incoming virus and will also eliminate and remove these viruses once a full scan has been made on your computer.
Free Up Wasted Space – Aside from removing unused programs as a PC cleaner to free up space in your hard disk drive, another way for this is thru the Disk Cleanup.
Defragment your Computer – Defragmenting your computer places all files together in the same place on your hard disk drive. It also organizes the files including directories. This defragmentation enhances good performance on your computer and speeds up data access. It will minimize performance deterioration of computers, too.
Remove Autostart Programs – You must be able to eliminate unnecessary programs that will start automatically in the AutoStart Programs. Some programs configure to run even though you don’t need them and sometimes will hide in the background. You have to remove it as soon as possible since they leave traces of memory in the computer system.
It is recommended that you should monitor your computer from time to time so as to maintain the good performance of your computer. Slow computers can be annoying and infuriating and that is why you must have to speed up your computer to avoid performance deterioration.
Factors To Consider While Buying The Best Laptop
So, how many of you want to purchase the laptop or just planning to purchase, oh if you already have it then why not join the cause and empower your friends or relatives when they will be buying it, after all you should bring out the smartness out of you. So, let’s check out what are the top and the best tips which you should consider before going and buying the laptops as we will be discussing in the due course of the time.
Warranty:
First and foremost thing which you will have to consider is the warranty, many of us love to get things from other countries like US, UK etc. but actually truly speaking many of the laptops which are bought from there face many issues as you need to opt for worldwide warranty while purchasing the laptop and then next up even if you have opted for worldwide warranty and if any part gets damaged, you need to order the same via service centre, if its launched then not a problem as it will be fixed soon but if it’s not launched in your country then you will have to wait till the part is imported which will be at higher cost and also secondly you will have to wait for a longer time. Also, if you are purchasing the laptop from within the country the all the Laptop manufacturers offer standard 1 year warranty which can be extended by paying extra money.
Cost:
Cost matters a lot, after all you are investing your hard earned money, so always ensure that you don’t over pay for the laptop, compare the prices across all the Laptop makers and also the place from where you are purchasing as many times some of the electronic mega stores offer hefty discounts, all you need is bit of a time for exploring all these or else you will end up paying more for the Laptop.
Processor:
It has been found that many of us tend to over pay for the processor just to ensure that we have the best, but the thing is if your day to day activities on the laptop doesn’t need that much of processing speed then why pay for the unused processing capabilities. If we talk of the latest, then Intel has come up with three main core options like i3, i5 and i7. Though i7 is for all who are into hard core graphic designers and for the people who are completely into animation and for gamers i5 is the most recommended one. Considering the fact that i7 costs more than i5 and i5 more than i3, you should fit in the requirements and then choose the appropriate processor rather than paying for the unused.
Screen Size:
Many of us want to have bigger sized laptops but make sure that the bigger the screen size, the higher will be the battery consumption as the battery will have to power the larger screen. So, it’s always important to choose a laptop which suits your needs which means that you should choose a size which is recommended that is either the 14 inches or the 15 inches, anything more than this will be quite bigger, and always try to compare the sizes by keeping them side by side which you can do it in an electronics mega stores.
Battery and Memory:
Battery and memory are the two key aspects as in battery there are options like 6 cell and 9 cell, it’s always preferred and recommended to buy a 9 cell battery model as that will give the better battery life and also you need to ensure that battery doesn’t heat excessively while charging as some of the laptops charge with very much of heat which may even hamper the components as more heat is not good for some critical electronic components which are located near to the battery inside the laptop. Also, if we talk of memory the 500 GB hard disk size is a recommended but if you want higher than this then you need to check with that whether you will be actually be making use of it or else there is no sense in paying for the unused.
Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard
Wireless communication, wireless internet, in this time of wireless, its great to have a wireless keyboard! And what’s better if the keyboard can charge itself on its own! Nothing is better!
I discovered a wireless keyboard today made by Logitech which can also charge itself using solar energy! Isn’t this amazing> With wireless keyboards and other gadgets you usually spend regular time changing the batteries! But with this amazing keyboard you won’t face this problem! It will charge itself on its own using the solar light it receives.
The keyboard buttons are given a style and fitting that’s mostly used in notebooks and laptops which makes it look a bit sleek and smooth. The multimedia keys are integrated in the function keys i.e. F1, F2, etc.
This device gets charged by solar energy really easily and the charge also lasts long. The wireless connectivity this keyboard offers is better than the others existing in the market! Enjoy Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard!
How To Backup G-Mail Data?
Creating a backup for your Gmail account is really essential. Today we are going to be introduced with some of the various ways to do so.
Gmail Backup: Gmail backup is one of the free programs that do exactly what it says, saving messages to a folder on your computer. It is programmed automatically to skip downloading messages that you have previously backed up, though to save time you can set it to only check messages since a particular date you wish to.
Backupify: This is a very simple automated program online backup that can store all the data from Gmail, Facebook, Twitter and other services. Unlike the registered version the free option has a limit of 2GB of data of storing.
TrueSwitch: This is one of other simple methods. True Switch is actually a Microsoft tool for automatically copying messages from one account such as Gmail to a Hotmail or Windows Live Mail account, without deleting the originals. As it is a time consuming method the best use would be to copy across all previous messages once, and then set up forwarding as above. So obviously this is only a solution for when Gmail goes down but it cannot be used when the problem is that you are without web access.
Using The Forwarding Option: After going into the settings menu, you can use the Forwarding option and POP or IMAP setting to automatically forward a copy of all messages to another account, or you can filter which messages should be sent.
Gmail Backup: Gmail backup is one of the free programs that do exactly what it says, saving messages to a folder on your computer. It is programmed automatically to skip downloading messages that you have previously backed up, though to save time you can set it to only check messages since a particular date you wish to.
Backupify: This is a very simple automated program online backup that can store all the data from Gmail, Facebook, Twitter and other services. Unlike the registered version the free option has a limit of 2GB of data of storing.
TrueSwitch: This is one of other simple methods. True Switch is actually a Microsoft tool for automatically copying messages from one account such as Gmail to a Hotmail or Windows Live Mail account, without deleting the originals. As it is a time consuming method the best use would be to copy across all previous messages once, and then set up forwarding as above. So obviously this is only a solution for when Gmail goes down but it cannot be used when the problem is that you are without web access.
Using The Forwarding Option: After going into the settings menu, you can use the Forwarding option and POP or IMAP setting to automatically forward a copy of all messages to another account, or you can filter which messages should be sent.
HTC EVO 3D Takes Smartphones Into A Whole New Dimension
The EVO 3D is one of the first dual core smartphones from HTC but is more noteworthy for being one of the handsets to introduce 3D technology to the mobile phone market. Although 3D has been around for many decades it has only been in the last few years that it has achieved mass appeal with movies such as Alice in Wonderland and Avatar being huge 3D box office hits. Electronic giants like LG and Samsung have capitalised on this by introducing 3D televisions and even Nintendo has got in on the action with the Nintendo 3DS.
3D Screen Technology
The only smartphone to attempt 3D before the EVO has been the LG Optimus 3D. While the EVO uses a similar 3D screen technology to its LG counterpart it provides a number of improvements over the latter device. With a similar 4.3″ screen the EVO offers a superior screen resolution of 540 x 960 and runs on Super LCD technology.
The EVO 3D operates on the same parallax barrier display technology as the Optimus 3D and the Nintendo 3DS. While this does not offer the same true 3D experience as found in cinemas it has the benefit of not requiring 3D glasses for its use. The only drawback is that the 3D effect is limited to certain viewing angles which some people may find annoying if they are attempting to engage in some 3D activity for an extended period of time.
3D Cameras and 1080p Video
The EVO 3D does not just allow you to view 3D content on its screen but you are also provided with the ability to make your own 3D content with its dual 5 megapixel cameras. With these you can record high quality 720p 3D videos and capture stereoscopic images to enjoy. Alternatively, you can still take standard photos and record 2D videos in the higher quality 1080p, and the EVO 3D is one of the few phones to offer this full HD video recording feature.
Dual Core Android
With a dual core 1.2GHz processor the EVO 3D is the fastest smartphone currently around and this is greatly complemented by 1GB of RAM. The handset runs on Android Gingerbread and comes with HTC’s Sense user interface that offers superb social networking integration and is consistently chosen as one of the best Android interfaces around. Thanks to the Android operating system there is much more on offer with the EVO than just its 3D content, with many excellent messaging and entertainment options on offer.
Entertainment and Connectivity
The EVO comes with access to Android Market where you can acquire many great apps and games, and also comes with support for Adobe Flash and online video content from YouTube. The larger screen of the EVO makes it ideal for general web browsing too, with 3G and Wi-Fi connections making it easy to get online whenever you need to. The EVO’s Wi-Fi also comes with DLNA support, allowing you to hook the phone up to compatible devices. This could include televisions, including 3D televisions, with the HDMI port also providing an additional means of streaming video content through a home television.
To Sum Up
When it comes to entertainment the EVO 3D is unrivalled with good music and video options as well as being a great way of making the most of the web while on the move. Although some people may accuse 3D of being a gimmick the EVO still offers more in the 2D department than most of its leading competitors. It is also worth bearing in mind that cameras and music players were originally accused of being mere gimmicks and have since become standard features on virtually all smartphones.
How To Control Mouse Pointer From Keyboard?
Ever wondered what will happen if your mouse suddenly stopped to work? This may happen rarely and you may get a replacement for it soon, but what if you’ve got to do some work very urgently? How will you manage without a mouse? Here is a quick tip that will allow you to control your mouse pointer from your keyboard!
Using inbuilt Windows functions you can control your mouse pointer from your keyboard indeed very easily!
Steps To Control Mouse Pointer
From Keyboard In Windows XP:
1.) Open Control Panel
2.) Open Accessibility Options
3.) Click on Mouse Tab and check the check box titled “Use MouseKeys” and it’s done!
Additional Tip: If you want to set up additional options like pointer top speed, pointer acceleration and many others, you can click on “Settings” button and set those indeed very easily.
Steps To Control Mouse Pointer From Keyboard In Windows 7:
1.) Open Control Panel -> Ease of Access -> Ease of Access Center -> Make the mouse easier to use.
2.) Check the “Turn on Mouse Keys” box and save the settings.
Additional Tip: You can alternatively set up additional options for mouse keys by clicking “Set up Mouse Keys”.
How To Use The Mouse Keys?
1 : Move Down & Left
2 : Move Down
3 : Move Down & Right
4 : Move Left
5 : Move Click
6 : Move Right
7 : Move Up & Left
8 : Move Up
9 : Move Up & Right
Ctrl + Movement Key : For Faster Movement
Shift + Movement Key : For Slower Movement
+ : To Double Click
Ins : To Begin Drag
Del : To End Drag
/ : Select Left Mouse Button
- : Select Right Mouse Button
* : Select Both Mouse Buttons
Types Of Computer Viruses And Worms You Probably DON’T Know!
Computer viruses are created for infecting the information and the rest of the computer. It is actually a computer program that is intended to create such uncertainties. The first theories on computer virus were done by John von Neumann in the year 1949. Since then the computer viruses have been a menace to the computer users. Some of the impacts that the computer has on the computers are impairment of certain computer programs and applications after which you may not be able to employ the software. There are also some viruses that are meant to corrupt a few files that may be important for your business, etc. There is also a possibility for the system to crash as well. Here are a few popular types of computer virus.
Resident Viruses
This is a type of virus that stays permanently in the RAM memory. It is from this memory that the interruptions of the rest of the computer programs are affected. It can be compared to the direct payload virus as it does not insert itself into the system’s memory but takes action only when an infected file is executed.
File infector virus
This virus, as the name suggests is the type of virus that is meant for the infection of the file. This infector takes refuge in the host and then works out when the file is executed. The file may either be overwritten or a few parts being replaced.
Boot virus
The hard disk or the boot drive of the computer is affected due to this virus which forms the important part of the computer where the whole of the information is stored. One of the best tips on how to prevent computer virus of this type is to make sure that you use write proof floppy disks and remember not to start your computer with an unknown floppy disk in the drive.
Macro Viruses
These types of viruses are generally scripted into common application programs like Excel and Word to infect the other documents. The program is not written in the language of the operating system but that of the application. The macro virus spreads to the other parts when the application is running. There are numerous macro viruses present and each of them is a great threat.
Worms
This is also a program that makes and distributes the copies of itself from one disk drive to another or using emails to copy themselves and transport the mechanism. These can cause serious threats to the computer security.
Check Out The New & Fast Google Toolbar 7
Hello Google users. Lots of people out here might be using Google toolbar, especially webmasters. Here’s a news from Google about the release of Google toolbar 7. New version of Google toolbar is now out for public downloads.
Have a look at this video or continue reading further,
This new Google toolbar is several times faster than its predecessor. It not only offers fast and instant suggestions + results, but also looks clean and still has a lot of necessary options for our use.
Predictions and results appear instantly while you type in the toolbar search box, making it easier and faster to get the results. This toolbar presents accurate results no matter how fast it is. Instant search feature already existed on Google Chrome browser, so in case you’re Chrome user, you will already know how this new feature (for other browsers) is.
Have a look at this video or continue reading further,
This new Google toolbar is several times faster than its predecessor. It not only offers fast and instant suggestions + results, but also looks clean and still has a lot of necessary options for our use.
Predictions and results appear instantly while you type in the toolbar search box, making it easier and faster to get the results. This toolbar presents accurate results no matter how fast it is. Instant search feature already existed on Google Chrome browser, so in case you’re Chrome user, you will already know how this new feature (for other browsers) is.
How To Enable Google Toolbar Instant?
1.) Click on the Google Toolbar Options button.
2.) And select Enable Instant for faster searching and browsing.
Google toolbar 7 works on almost all new modern day browsers including a few old ones. This toolbar supports Internet Explorer 8 and even Internet Explorer 9. Just in case if you are using the older version of Internet Explorer or any other browser, you should consider upgrading to the latest version and enjoy the new Google toolbar 7.
Another option you have got is that you can download and install Google Chrome and try the new toolbar in it.
Some Features Of Google Toolbar v7:
1.) Instant Search – This is probably the best feature Google has added in version 7 of their toolbar. I am just loving it!
2.) Lots Of Options To Configure - Though the toolbar has a lot of options to customize, they are pretty easy to customize.
3.) Very Fast – Google toolbar v7 hardly reduces the load speed of your browser and web pages. It’s so fast!
4.) Simplicity Is What They Kept In Mind – Google toolbar is no doubt very simple and not cluttered at all if you properly customize it.
An Overview of LG’s First 3D Smartphone – the LG Optimus 3D
So the big question in mobiles at the moment is: 3D or not 3D? Well LG, who are always eager to latch onto new technology, have released their LG Optimus 3D. So are the Korean wonder kids onto something, or is 3D a fad just as the cynics suggest?
On first appearances the new Optimus is like any other phone, if maybe a tad thicker than some. The phone has a generous 4.3in screen and comes in the usual smart phone black we’re all accustomed to. The phone is large and maybe a bit heavier than most smart phones we’re used to. Coming to life, the screen is a bright, crisp affair, as we’ve come to expect from LG.
The Optimus 3D has a dual core 1GHz processor so you can be pretty much assured it doesn’t lag, it will also run the latest version of Android 2.3 after it gets an upgrade on release.
So how does the 3D look? Well, in short, very good. Initially the fact you’re looking at the screen in 3D without glasses will awe you. The LG’s 3D is showcased in its 3D hub where you can access its 3D games and video. The games look impressive, the characters and indicators rise from the screen when you’re directly in front and the screen offers colour depth and clarity. If your eyes are aside from the display though, it does not work- users of the Nintendo 3DS will be familiar with this.
Possibly the LG’s cleverest trick is its dual recording 3D camera, allowing you to live every bit of your life in 3 dimensions, record it and show it to whoever you wish in 720p quality. The camera also allows users to record 1080p in normal 2D mode. You can upload footage directly to YouTube in all three dimensions if you want your antics to be seen further afield.
You can also turn off the 3D or even lower its strength according to your needs, some people hate the feeling of 3D and for others it causes headaches, so this is welcome and wise attachment.
The phone itself is a very nice little device even aside from the 3D and offers all the accessories and pleasure of using a normal LG smart phone, albeit a little heavier. The phone’s interface is nice and Android and apps run very smoothly with the powerful dual core.
Overall, the LG Optimus 3D is a great device and the 3D a great extra. We think this is important, because whether or not you see the 3D screen as a gimmick, the Optimus 3D has plenty to offer. We can certainly see ourselves buying the LG for its overall abilities not just the 3D ones.
On first appearances the new Optimus is like any other phone, if maybe a tad thicker than some. The phone has a generous 4.3in screen and comes in the usual smart phone black we’re all accustomed to. The phone is large and maybe a bit heavier than most smart phones we’re used to. Coming to life, the screen is a bright, crisp affair, as we’ve come to expect from LG.
The Optimus 3D has a dual core 1GHz processor so you can be pretty much assured it doesn’t lag, it will also run the latest version of Android 2.3 after it gets an upgrade on release.
So how does the 3D look? Well, in short, very good. Initially the fact you’re looking at the screen in 3D without glasses will awe you. The LG’s 3D is showcased in its 3D hub where you can access its 3D games and video. The games look impressive, the characters and indicators rise from the screen when you’re directly in front and the screen offers colour depth and clarity. If your eyes are aside from the display though, it does not work- users of the Nintendo 3DS will be familiar with this.
Possibly the LG’s cleverest trick is its dual recording 3D camera, allowing you to live every bit of your life in 3 dimensions, record it and show it to whoever you wish in 720p quality. The camera also allows users to record 1080p in normal 2D mode. You can upload footage directly to YouTube in all three dimensions if you want your antics to be seen further afield.
You can also turn off the 3D or even lower its strength according to your needs, some people hate the feeling of 3D and for others it causes headaches, so this is welcome and wise attachment.
The phone itself is a very nice little device even aside from the 3D and offers all the accessories and pleasure of using a normal LG smart phone, albeit a little heavier. The phone’s interface is nice and Android and apps run very smoothly with the powerful dual core.
Overall, the LG Optimus 3D is a great device and the 3D a great extra. We think this is important, because whether or not you see the 3D screen as a gimmick, the Optimus 3D has plenty to offer. We can certainly see ourselves buying the LG for its overall abilities not just the 3D ones.
FIOS TV keeps getting better and better
Verizon FIOS TV is the best cable provider in the market because it takes the initiative to adapt with the rapid technology growth. It offers amazing features to its customers. The best feature about it is that it offers you HDTV without any interruption, pixelation and weather disruption! Therefore the picture quality is sharper and crystal clear. This is possible due to its 100% fiber optic network. These cables of fiber optics are used to transmit your favorite channels.
Every channel’s picture quality of Verizon FIOS TV will make your experience of watching TV like no other. Also it has more than one hundred thirty HD channels. It is also connected with international channels from all around the world such as Japan, Italy and even India. So if you are away from your homeland, you will still be up-to-date and connected with the latest happenings in your country through FIOS TV.
The HDTV or so many channels is not only the great thing about FIOS TV. FIOS TV has TV widgets that are applications you can download in a click. So, now you can update Twitter and Facebook from your screen, load photos to and from your computer and keep an eye on the climate, traffic and latest updates whenever you please! Yes with this you don’t need to move from your couch to connect to your friends! It has another new option called “Flex View”. Flex View lets you watch over 25000 movies where ever you go with any medium like your desktop, laptop and cell phones! The movies range from latest Hollywood busters to romantic comedies to kid movies.
Verizon is also not behind in 3D technology. In fact now it offers ESPN, your favorite sports network in 3D! This is the first 3D sports network in the US. So if you have a 3D Television then all you need do put on your 3D glasses to enjoy sports the way it should be.
Other features of Verizon FIOS TV are:
It has over 530 digital channels to offer.
Every month it has over 25 thousand video on demand titles. All the movies are the latest so you always have something new to watch.
You can dance to you favorite music or sing along with the most popular song with over 45 commercial-free music channels.
You will also never miss your favorite show because it has remote DVR programming via web and smart phones. The DVR control also allows your smart phones to be used as a remote control. So it doesn’t matter if your remote control suddenly goes missing inside the couch.
24 hour technical support always ready to help out with any technical trouble or complains.
Verizon FIOS TV also has different bundles from which customers can get the most value with their money. Also Verizon has always used customer feedback to keep improving its service and product. That is why customers are never left disappointed. Therefore you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to have the best entertainment in your home! With Verizon FIOS TV you will be hooked to your TV and you will never miss your favorite shows!
Every channel’s picture quality of Verizon FIOS TV will make your experience of watching TV like no other. Also it has more than one hundred thirty HD channels. It is also connected with international channels from all around the world such as Japan, Italy and even India. So if you are away from your homeland, you will still be up-to-date and connected with the latest happenings in your country through FIOS TV.
The HDTV or so many channels is not only the great thing about FIOS TV. FIOS TV has TV widgets that are applications you can download in a click. So, now you can update Twitter and Facebook from your screen, load photos to and from your computer and keep an eye on the climate, traffic and latest updates whenever you please! Yes with this you don’t need to move from your couch to connect to your friends! It has another new option called “Flex View”. Flex View lets you watch over 25000 movies where ever you go with any medium like your desktop, laptop and cell phones! The movies range from latest Hollywood busters to romantic comedies to kid movies.
Verizon is also not behind in 3D technology. In fact now it offers ESPN, your favorite sports network in 3D! This is the first 3D sports network in the US. So if you have a 3D Television then all you need do put on your 3D glasses to enjoy sports the way it should be.
Other features of Verizon FIOS TV are:
It has over 530 digital channels to offer.
Every month it has over 25 thousand video on demand titles. All the movies are the latest so you always have something new to watch.
You can dance to you favorite music or sing along with the most popular song with over 45 commercial-free music channels.
You will also never miss your favorite show because it has remote DVR programming via web and smart phones. The DVR control also allows your smart phones to be used as a remote control. So it doesn’t matter if your remote control suddenly goes missing inside the couch.
24 hour technical support always ready to help out with any technical trouble or complains.
Verizon FIOS TV also has different bundles from which customers can get the most value with their money. Also Verizon has always used customer feedback to keep improving its service and product. That is why customers are never left disappointed. Therefore you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to have the best entertainment in your home! With Verizon FIOS TV you will be hooked to your TV and you will never miss your favorite shows!
Chromebook: Understanding its benefits and limitations
Google has recently made their official release to the public on the Google Chromebook and Chrome OS operating system. With this release, there are many questions as to what exactly this laptop does.. And more importantly what it cannot do
To quickly summarize the Chromebook — it is very inexpensive alternative to typical desktop and laptop computers. Its main function is to access the web and it stays true to this. Everything you do on the Chromebook is web-based, or rather “browser-based”. Therefore everything is done in the “cloud”. The OS does not run like your typical home computer and nothing can be saved or accessed through the desktop. It’s like opening up your Chrome browser from your Macbook and never leaving it..
If this seems limiting to you, maybe that’s because it is. All of your downloaded applications like Photoshop and excel are not accessible from your Chromebook. The flip side is that Google’s vision for web based programs and cloud computing is taking stride and there are a myriad of wonderful web-based apps for you to work with. Cloud based computing is nothing new and most of us deal with it in some way or another everyday (think gmail, docs, facebook, flickr, etc…).
Let’s take a look at some of the main benefits to Chromebook:
Instantly Connected: Turn on your Chromebook and access the Internet within 8 seconds! This incredibly fast load time is a result of the simplistic approach from Google. Additionally, as the book automatically updates itself it should theoretically only become faster as time goes on.
Always Connected: With build in Wi-Fi and Verizon 3G mobile broadband, this thing is always ready to browse. This is no surprise as the laptop’s functionality is severely restricted without the Internet.
Always the same experience: Being that everything is cloud based, you can simply sign into another Chromebook to retrieve any and every bit of information you have stored. Rather nifty if you happen to misplace or forget your laptop!
Decent Web-Apps: This arena is sure to grow exponentially and for now there are a number of quality web-based apps to facilitate most computing needs.
Security: Boasting the first computer operating system to be built from the ground up to defend against malware and viruses, Google’s notebook may prove to be more secure than even Macs.
The benefits are rather straightforward and easy to understand. If you want a fast, web-based operating system that is always connected, Chromebook has you covered. Now let’s take a look at some of the negatives as discussed by the industries early adopters:
The most obvious is that of cloud storage. Many people are still quite uncomfortable hosting all of their information elsewhere. While the industry has yet to showcase its full capacity to prevent security breaches, cloud based applications are used by some of the world’s largest companies. Web-based maintenance management software is also used to handle delicate customer data all over the world.
Compatibility with your other applications seems to prove quite difficult on the Chromebook. While Google maintains that virtualization is the solution, it is not clear how it will be handled at this point.
Fast Internet connection is a must when operating your Chromebook. Without it, processor speed and memory won’t get you anywhere in the cloud based world.
File compatibility is also a bit of a drag given that the operating system does not recognize all of the file extensions that a normal computer would. Ex: m4v, mov, wmv, etc.
To sum it all up — Chromebook is a valid alternative and great change of pace if you work mostly through the web. On the other hand, this laptop is likely never to replace your standard machine if you consider yourself a computer power-user. As with all innovative products in the tech field, it is up to the consumer to chose if the product provides sufficient functionality and value.
To quickly summarize the Chromebook — it is very inexpensive alternative to typical desktop and laptop computers. Its main function is to access the web and it stays true to this. Everything you do on the Chromebook is web-based, or rather “browser-based”. Therefore everything is done in the “cloud”. The OS does not run like your typical home computer and nothing can be saved or accessed through the desktop. It’s like opening up your Chrome browser from your Macbook and never leaving it..
Let’s take a look at some of the main benefits to Chromebook:
Instantly Connected: Turn on your Chromebook and access the Internet within 8 seconds! This incredibly fast load time is a result of the simplistic approach from Google. Additionally, as the book automatically updates itself it should theoretically only become faster as time goes on.
Always Connected: With build in Wi-Fi and Verizon 3G mobile broadband, this thing is always ready to browse. This is no surprise as the laptop’s functionality is severely restricted without the Internet.
Always the same experience: Being that everything is cloud based, you can simply sign into another Chromebook to retrieve any and every bit of information you have stored. Rather nifty if you happen to misplace or forget your laptop!
Decent Web-Apps: This arena is sure to grow exponentially and for now there are a number of quality web-based apps to facilitate most computing needs.
Security: Boasting the first computer operating system to be built from the ground up to defend against malware and viruses, Google’s notebook may prove to be more secure than even Macs.
The benefits are rather straightforward and easy to understand. If you want a fast, web-based operating system that is always connected, Chromebook has you covered. Now let’s take a look at some of the negatives as discussed by the industries early adopters:
The most obvious is that of cloud storage. Many people are still quite uncomfortable hosting all of their information elsewhere. While the industry has yet to showcase its full capacity to prevent security breaches, cloud based applications are used by some of the world’s largest companies. Web-based maintenance management software is also used to handle delicate customer data all over the world.
Compatibility with your other applications seems to prove quite difficult on the Chromebook. While Google maintains that virtualization is the solution, it is not clear how it will be handled at this point.
Fast Internet connection is a must when operating your Chromebook. Without it, processor speed and memory won’t get you anywhere in the cloud based world.
File compatibility is also a bit of a drag given that the operating system does not recognize all of the file extensions that a normal computer would. Ex: m4v, mov, wmv, etc.
To sum it all up — Chromebook is a valid alternative and great change of pace if you work mostly through the web. On the other hand, this laptop is likely never to replace your standard machine if you consider yourself a computer power-user. As with all innovative products in the tech field, it is up to the consumer to chose if the product provides sufficient functionality and value.
Apple iPhone 5 vs Google Nexus Prime
wo of the more anticipated smartphone devices to be released in the near future are the Apple iPhone 5 and the Google Nexus Prime. We take a speculative look to determine which device has more potential.
Dimensions and Form
There is currently no officially released information regarding the dimensions for either the iPhone 5 or the Nexus Prime. It’s likely, however, that both devices will not deviate from their predecessors in terms of style, with the only alterations coming in the form of thickness and weight. Although typically newer generation phones tend to be lighter, it’s realistic that given the push toward dual core architecture and larger screens, both devices will be larger than earlier models.
Some rumors predict the iPhone 5 will return to its roots with an aluminum back panel, while keeping the physical home button in lieu of gesture controlled navigation. The Nexus Prime, on the other hand, is opting for no buttons to give more space to the Samsung developed Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.
Winner: Draw
Display Screen
• Apple iPhone 5 – 4 inch, 960 x 540 Retina Display
• Google Nexus Prime – 4.7 inch, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution with Samsung PenTile Matrix Technology
It’s highly unlikely that the iPhone 5 will need to do much as far as improving the quality of their retina display, as the iPhone 4 currently boasts the best display of all portable devices. The Google Nexus Prime is attempting to up the ante, however, with a 720p resolution normally reserved for high definition TVs. Despite the lower resolution, the pixel density remains relatively equal and the Retina Display probably helps maintain Apple’s dominance in screen technology.
Winner: Apple iPhone 5
Processing Power and Memory
• Apple iPhone 5 – 1GHz dual core ARM processor, 512MB RAM
• Google Nexus Prime – 1.5GHz dual core TI OMAP4460 CPU and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU, 1GB RAM
The iPhone 5 figures to be Apple’s first dual core smartphone, part of a new trend as manufacturers find ways to fit the powerful architecture into smaller and smaller device. The Google Nexus Plus is no exception, featuring its own dual core TI OMAP4460 CPU. In fact, if the rumors surrounding the iPhone 5 are true, the Nexus Prime has it beat in both processing power and RAM, with 1.5GHz and 1GB respectively.
Winner: Google Nexus Prime
Storage Capacity
• Apple iPhone 5 – 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB options
• Google Nexus Prime – 32GB plus Micro SD support
As with earlier devices, it’s likely the Apple iPhone 5 will be offered with at least 16GB or 32GB. As a newer model, it’s probable that Apple will also sell a 64GB product as well. The Google Nexus Prime will likely have a 32GB option standard, with Micro SD support for those who wish to store more data.
Winner: Draw
Operating System
• iPhone 5 – iOS 5
• Google Nexus Prime – Android Ice Cream Sandwich
The iPhone 5 will be delivered with iOS 5, the latest version of Apple’s mobile device platform. The update will come with over two hundred new features including a Notifications Center to remove annoying pop-ups, the iMessage service similar to the BlackBerry Messenger, and a revamped mail app. The iOS 5 Safari browser has been further tweaked to add better performance to its Nitro Javascript engine, and as part of their ‘PC Free’ campaign, iTunes no longer has to be tethered to a computer to update.
Nexus Prime comes with its own updated software as Google releases Android Ice Cream, a software intended to unify all previous builds into one master operating system for all tablets and smartphones. THe update will come with a new app launcher, better tab browsing, a redesigned interface, and enlargeable widgets.
Winner: Draw
Camera
• Apple iPhone 5 – 8 megapixel camera
• Google Nexus Prime – 5 MP primary camera with 2560 x 1920 pixel resolution, 2 MP secondary camera
Details regarding the Nexus Prime have emerged, including the ability to capture video at a stunning 1080p. The 5 megapixel camera will be loaded with auto-focus and a digital zoom, supplemented by a 2 megapixel camera for video calling. Speculation for the iPhone has it delivering an 8 megapixel primary or a 5 megapixel camera with improved sensors.
Winner: Google Nexus Prime
Conclusion
As much of the information is still speculation, the advantage Google Nexus Prime has may simply be a matter of ignorance regarding the iPhone 5. Given Apple’s history, it would not be surprising if the iPhone 5 ultimately blew away the competition, but as of now the race looks to close to call.
Dimensions and Form
There is currently no officially released information regarding the dimensions for either the iPhone 5 or the Nexus Prime. It’s likely, however, that both devices will not deviate from their predecessors in terms of style, with the only alterations coming in the form of thickness and weight. Although typically newer generation phones tend to be lighter, it’s realistic that given the push toward dual core architecture and larger screens, both devices will be larger than earlier models.
Some rumors predict the iPhone 5 will return to its roots with an aluminum back panel, while keeping the physical home button in lieu of gesture controlled navigation. The Nexus Prime, on the other hand, is opting for no buttons to give more space to the Samsung developed Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.
Winner: Draw
Display Screen
• Apple iPhone 5 – 4 inch, 960 x 540 Retina Display
• Google Nexus Prime – 4.7 inch, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution with Samsung PenTile Matrix Technology
It’s highly unlikely that the iPhone 5 will need to do much as far as improving the quality of their retina display, as the iPhone 4 currently boasts the best display of all portable devices. The Google Nexus Prime is attempting to up the ante, however, with a 720p resolution normally reserved for high definition TVs. Despite the lower resolution, the pixel density remains relatively equal and the Retina Display probably helps maintain Apple’s dominance in screen technology.
Winner: Apple iPhone 5
Processing Power and Memory
• Apple iPhone 5 – 1GHz dual core ARM processor, 512MB RAM
• Google Nexus Prime – 1.5GHz dual core TI OMAP4460 CPU and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU, 1GB RAM
The iPhone 5 figures to be Apple’s first dual core smartphone, part of a new trend as manufacturers find ways to fit the powerful architecture into smaller and smaller device. The Google Nexus Plus is no exception, featuring its own dual core TI OMAP4460 CPU. In fact, if the rumors surrounding the iPhone 5 are true, the Nexus Prime has it beat in both processing power and RAM, with 1.5GHz and 1GB respectively.
Winner: Google Nexus Prime
Storage Capacity
• Apple iPhone 5 – 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB options
• Google Nexus Prime – 32GB plus Micro SD support
As with earlier devices, it’s likely the Apple iPhone 5 will be offered with at least 16GB or 32GB. As a newer model, it’s probable that Apple will also sell a 64GB product as well. The Google Nexus Prime will likely have a 32GB option standard, with Micro SD support for those who wish to store more data.
Winner: Draw
Operating System
• iPhone 5 – iOS 5
• Google Nexus Prime – Android Ice Cream Sandwich
The iPhone 5 will be delivered with iOS 5, the latest version of Apple’s mobile device platform. The update will come with over two hundred new features including a Notifications Center to remove annoying pop-ups, the iMessage service similar to the BlackBerry Messenger, and a revamped mail app. The iOS 5 Safari browser has been further tweaked to add better performance to its Nitro Javascript engine, and as part of their ‘PC Free’ campaign, iTunes no longer has to be tethered to a computer to update.
Nexus Prime comes with its own updated software as Google releases Android Ice Cream, a software intended to unify all previous builds into one master operating system for all tablets and smartphones. THe update will come with a new app launcher, better tab browsing, a redesigned interface, and enlargeable widgets.
Winner: Draw
Camera
• Apple iPhone 5 – 8 megapixel camera
• Google Nexus Prime – 5 MP primary camera with 2560 x 1920 pixel resolution, 2 MP secondary camera
Details regarding the Nexus Prime have emerged, including the ability to capture video at a stunning 1080p. The 5 megapixel camera will be loaded with auto-focus and a digital zoom, supplemented by a 2 megapixel camera for video calling. Speculation for the iPhone has it delivering an 8 megapixel primary or a 5 megapixel camera with improved sensors.
Winner: Google Nexus Prime
Conclusion
As much of the information is still speculation, the advantage Google Nexus Prime has may simply be a matter of ignorance regarding the iPhone 5. Given Apple’s history, it would not be surprising if the iPhone 5 ultimately blew away the competition, but as of now the race looks to close to call.
5 Hi-Tech Writing Devices
A human’s mind and imagination is full of interesting things. That is why there are many people who engage in writing to make their thoughts come alive. The good thing is that the technology today seems to support writers. Here are 5 hi-tech writing devices.
Echo Smartpen
Digital pens are one of the best gadgets that a writer must have. There are various digital pens out in the market today and one of the leading models is the Echo Smartpen. The Echo Smartpen by Livescribe has been released mid-year of 2010. Although this brand is not too popular in other sides of the world, those who have this pen really say good feedback about it.
The Echo Smartpen remembers everything you wrote and even your doodles on the Livescribe notebook. After you have finished writing, you can upload this on the computer. The Echo Smartpen also has built-in speaker and microphone, replaceable ink tip, OLED Display, USB connector and a 4GB or 8GB storage that holds up to 400 to 800 hours of audio.
AlphaSmart
AlphaSmart is probably one of the most popular word-processing devices around. The most recent model of AlphaSmart is the AlphaSmart Neo which has been introduced during 2004. Even though a lot of years have already passed since it has been first introduced, this writing device is still appreciated by many people, particularly writers. This device looks like a “calculator” for writers. The LCD displays different type of fonts and it supports simple graphics as well. Another feature of this device is that it can save over 200 pages of text so it is ideal for writers.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220
When it comes to tablets, iPad seems to be the top-selling in the market. But for writers, there are better tablet choices such as Lenovo ThinkPad X220. This device is like a tablet PC and notebook PC combined. But what makes this device better than others is that it has a very nice set of concave-shaped keys that feels very comfortable to a writer’s fingertips. Some professional reviews show that Lenovo ThinkPad X220 allows a writer to type more words per minute than other gadgets out there.
Asus Eee Pad Memo
The Aus Eee Pad Memo is one of the latest innovations that Asus introduced to the market. This device is actually a great gadget, not just for writers, but to almost anyone. This device is a 7-inch tablet that is equipped with the Android 3.0 processor. This tablet PC allows the user to jot down notes and create sketch and drawing. The Asus Eee Pad Memo is a great device for writers because it enables the user to write and save his work 24/7.
iPad
Although iPad is not specifically created for writers, you can still turn this gadget into your writing partner. The advantage of iPad is that it has many simple applications that can really assist a writer. So when you are out and collecting your thoughts, you can use an iPad to jot down what is running on your mind. Then, you can just attach the iPad to the keyboard dock and you can start writing and publishing your work online.
Echo Smartpen
Digital pens are one of the best gadgets that a writer must have. There are various digital pens out in the market today and one of the leading models is the Echo Smartpen. The Echo Smartpen by Livescribe has been released mid-year of 2010. Although this brand is not too popular in other sides of the world, those who have this pen really say good feedback about it.
The Echo Smartpen remembers everything you wrote and even your doodles on the Livescribe notebook. After you have finished writing, you can upload this on the computer. The Echo Smartpen also has built-in speaker and microphone, replaceable ink tip, OLED Display, USB connector and a 4GB or 8GB storage that holds up to 400 to 800 hours of audio.
AlphaSmart
AlphaSmart is probably one of the most popular word-processing devices around. The most recent model of AlphaSmart is the AlphaSmart Neo which has been introduced during 2004. Even though a lot of years have already passed since it has been first introduced, this writing device is still appreciated by many people, particularly writers. This device looks like a “calculator” for writers. The LCD displays different type of fonts and it supports simple graphics as well. Another feature of this device is that it can save over 200 pages of text so it is ideal for writers.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220
When it comes to tablets, iPad seems to be the top-selling in the market. But for writers, there are better tablet choices such as Lenovo ThinkPad X220. This device is like a tablet PC and notebook PC combined. But what makes this device better than others is that it has a very nice set of concave-shaped keys that feels very comfortable to a writer’s fingertips. Some professional reviews show that Lenovo ThinkPad X220 allows a writer to type more words per minute than other gadgets out there.
Asus Eee Pad Memo
The Aus Eee Pad Memo is one of the latest innovations that Asus introduced to the market. This device is actually a great gadget, not just for writers, but to almost anyone. This device is a 7-inch tablet that is equipped with the Android 3.0 processor. This tablet PC allows the user to jot down notes and create sketch and drawing. The Asus Eee Pad Memo is a great device for writers because it enables the user to write and save his work 24/7.
iPad
Although iPad is not specifically created for writers, you can still turn this gadget into your writing partner. The advantage of iPad is that it has many simple applications that can really assist a writer. So when you are out and collecting your thoughts, you can use an iPad to jot down what is running on your mind. Then, you can just attach the iPad to the keyboard dock and you can start writing and publishing your work online.
How to Take Better Pictures with Your Smartphone’s Camera
Smartphone users know that one of the greatest features of this device is its built-in camera. Having a device with a built-in camera actually allows you to benefit from its functions whenever necessary. And although these cameras cannot be compared to the individual digital devices, they are definitely better than not having any camera at all. And this is because these cameras allow users to take different pictures whenever they want.
Taking Better Pictures with a Smartphone’s Camera: A Few Tips
The easiest thing on earth is to decide that the camera of a Smartphone represents a useless addition, which cannot provide pictures of good quality. However, this thing can be easily changed with the help of a few tips.
The most important thing that you should know about a Smartphone’s camera is the fact that it can deliver some truly good pictures if you know how to handle it. Therefore, you must hold the Smartphone in a particular way and always frame the image carefully. Another essential thing that you must be aware of is the fact that most of the built-in cameras do not provide any image stabilizer. For this reason, anyone who intends to get some truly good pictures must keep the camera steady when capturing an image.
The users must also know that most Smartphones use some low shutter speeds indoors. This thing actually means that if the users are not careful, the only thing that they will get is a blurry photo. In order to avoid this thing, the users should take about 2 or 3 photos from which they can choose the best one. Another great idea, which can help you to take some great pictures with your Smartphone, is to make sure that the environment provides enough light. It is essential to know that most Smartphones are not that great for taking low light photos. For this reason, if you are able to place the object into more light, the photo will be dramatically improved.
The Smartphone Developers and Their Opinions
Although most manufacturers admit the fact that the cameras, which come along with the Smartphones, were firstly developed only to attract the consumers, they know that the optimization of the cameras’ abilities represents a very important thing these days. Therefore, all of them are trying to produce some truly advanced camera models, which ensure high resolutions and strong lens systems. Many Smartphone developers are agreeing to combine their technologies with those of the digital cameras’ manufacturers, as only this way they can deliver some truly great camera models that will accompany the future Smartphones.
Obviously, the upgrades that the manufacturers prepare for the Smartphones’ cameras are meant to increase the popularity of these devices even more. Moreover, the top Smartphone developers already provide different accessories which are able to upgrade the existing Smartphone’s built-in cameras. Thus, anyone can already enjoy some high quality devices, which provide both, a reliable cell phone and a truly good digital camera.
However, anyone should know that the exiting Smartphones’ cameras are just the beginning of a long process. And this is because the Smartphone developers are already planning sharper resolutions and greater storage space capacities. Moreover, they promise to develop some truly incredible devices, which are small, light and obviously, very smart.
Taking Better Pictures with a Smartphone’s Camera: A Few Tips
The easiest thing on earth is to decide that the camera of a Smartphone represents a useless addition, which cannot provide pictures of good quality. However, this thing can be easily changed with the help of a few tips.
The most important thing that you should know about a Smartphone’s camera is the fact that it can deliver some truly good pictures if you know how to handle it. Therefore, you must hold the Smartphone in a particular way and always frame the image carefully. Another essential thing that you must be aware of is the fact that most of the built-in cameras do not provide any image stabilizer. For this reason, anyone who intends to get some truly good pictures must keep the camera steady when capturing an image.
The users must also know that most Smartphones use some low shutter speeds indoors. This thing actually means that if the users are not careful, the only thing that they will get is a blurry photo. In order to avoid this thing, the users should take about 2 or 3 photos from which they can choose the best one. Another great idea, which can help you to take some great pictures with your Smartphone, is to make sure that the environment provides enough light. It is essential to know that most Smartphones are not that great for taking low light photos. For this reason, if you are able to place the object into more light, the photo will be dramatically improved.
The Smartphone Developers and Their Opinions
Although most manufacturers admit the fact that the cameras, which come along with the Smartphones, were firstly developed only to attract the consumers, they know that the optimization of the cameras’ abilities represents a very important thing these days. Therefore, all of them are trying to produce some truly advanced camera models, which ensure high resolutions and strong lens systems. Many Smartphone developers are agreeing to combine their technologies with those of the digital cameras’ manufacturers, as only this way they can deliver some truly great camera models that will accompany the future Smartphones.
Obviously, the upgrades that the manufacturers prepare for the Smartphones’ cameras are meant to increase the popularity of these devices even more. Moreover, the top Smartphone developers already provide different accessories which are able to upgrade the existing Smartphone’s built-in cameras. Thus, anyone can already enjoy some high quality devices, which provide both, a reliable cell phone and a truly good digital camera.
However, anyone should know that the exiting Smartphones’ cameras are just the beginning of a long process. And this is because the Smartphone developers are already planning sharper resolutions and greater storage space capacities. Moreover, they promise to develop some truly incredible devices, which are small, light and obviously, very smart.
Using a Digital Picture Frame for Photo Storage
Many people have seen digital picture frames before whether it was in someone’s house or business. They have personal uses and practical uses because people can display their photos and business owners can display their ads and their merchandise. People can also use digital picture frames as a way to store and to display all of their digital photos. This can be a great in times of emergency. For example, if you have to evacuate your home for any reason, such as a hurricane, a flood, or a forest fire, you can grab your digital picture frame and have all of your photos in one place.
n order to use a frame to store all of your photos, you will need to find a frame with a large internal memory. Some frames come with either one or two GB of internal memory. With two GB of storage, you can store around 16000 photos. However, you will need to go through your photos and make some adjustments so that you can put as many photos onto your frame as possible.
Preparing Your Photos for Your Frame
To prepare your photos for your digital picture frame, you will need to open the folder on your computer that contains all of your photos. First, you should delete any duplicate photos. Second, you should delete photos that are overexposed, underexposed, or blurry. If you do this for all of your photos, you will be able to clear up some space on your computer. After you have cleaned up your photos, you will need to resize them. Many cameras take photos that are huge, and you can reduce the size of the photo without losing much picture quality. If you slightly reduce the size of all of your photos, you will free up a lot of space on your computer.
After you have gone through your photos, you can start loading them onto your frame. Make sure that all of your photos are grouped by theme or occasion because this will make the frame more organized. Generally, you can use a USB flash drive to move photos from a laptop to your frame. If you want to use the frame to store photos, you should load as many photos onto your frame as possible.
Once you have loaded the photos onto your frame, and you are sure that the photos have transferred and are displaying properly, you can remove the photos from your computer. This can help free up some space on your computer. By using a digital picture frame, you will be able to store your photos in one place, and you will be able to save thousands of your photos if you need to leave your home suddenly. A digital picture frame will also display the photos that people rarely see because they are away hidden on your computer. The best thing about these frames is that you can find ten inch frames with 2 GB of storage, for around $130.
This article is all about “Using a Digital Picture Frame for Photo Storage” and was supplied by Nix Digital Picture Frames.
Preparing Your Photos for Your Frame
To prepare your photos for your digital picture frame, you will need to open the folder on your computer that contains all of your photos. First, you should delete any duplicate photos. Second, you should delete photos that are overexposed, underexposed, or blurry. If you do this for all of your photos, you will be able to clear up some space on your computer. After you have cleaned up your photos, you will need to resize them. Many cameras take photos that are huge, and you can reduce the size of the photo without losing much picture quality. If you slightly reduce the size of all of your photos, you will free up a lot of space on your computer.
After you have gone through your photos, you can start loading them onto your frame. Make sure that all of your photos are grouped by theme or occasion because this will make the frame more organized. Generally, you can use a USB flash drive to move photos from a laptop to your frame. If you want to use the frame to store photos, you should load as many photos onto your frame as possible.
Once you have loaded the photos onto your frame, and you are sure that the photos have transferred and are displaying properly, you can remove the photos from your computer. This can help free up some space on your computer. By using a digital picture frame, you will be able to store your photos in one place, and you will be able to save thousands of your photos if you need to leave your home suddenly. A digital picture frame will also display the photos that people rarely see because they are away hidden on your computer. The best thing about these frames is that you can find ten inch frames with 2 GB of storage, for around $130.
This article is all about “Using a Digital Picture Frame for Photo Storage” and was supplied by Nix Digital Picture Frames.
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