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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TeliaSonera first in the world with 4G services
12/14/2009 07:30:00 CET (TeliaSonera AB)
Today, as the first operator in the world, TeliaSonera launches 4G services commercially to customers in Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway.
"We are very proud to be the first operator in the world to offer our customers 4G services. The use of mobile broadband in the Nordic countries is exploding and customers need higher speeds and capacity. This is why we launch 4G services in both Stockholm and Oslo," says Kenneth Karlberg, President and Head of Mobility Services.
4G/LTE will open up new possibilities for customers to use and enjoy services on their laptops, requiring high transmission speed and capacity, such as advanced web TV broadcasting, extensive online gaming and web conferences.
"Being first out with new technology gives us unique experience that we can use on all our markets. We will continue the roll-out to offer our customers new communication services for the future," continues Kenneth Karlberg.
The two pioneering 4G city networks cover the central city areas of Stockholm and Oslo and will be used for mobile data. 4G is the fastest mobile technology available on the market, with speeds up to ten times higher than today's turbo 3G.
TeliaSonera has three nation wide 4G/LTE licenses; in Sweden, Norway and also recently in Finland. The network roll out is in progress to offer 4G to Sweden's and Norway's largest cities.
Facts
The Stockholm 4G city network is supplied by Ericsson. The Oslo 4G city network is supplied by Huawei. The modems at launch come from Samsung. Evaluation of suppliers for TeliaSonera's common 4G core network and radio networks in the Nordic and Baltic countries is in progress and vendors will be selected in the beginning of 2010.
Please also visit TeliaSonea's 4G website, www.teliasonera.com/4g
Press conference today at 12.00 CET
Journalists are welcome to attend the world premiere of 4G which also will be web casted for international audience. The press conference will be followed by live 4G demonstrations.
Time: Monday 14 December at 12:00 (CET). Lunch snacks will be served from 11.30.
Place: TeliaSonera's Head Office, Stureplan 8, Stockholm
Press identification card or similar is required to attend.
The press conference will be held in English and will be webcasted at
www.teliasonera.com/press
Participants
Åsa Torstensson, Minister for Communications
Kenneth Karlberg, President and Head of Mobility Services, TeliaSonera
Cecilia Edström, Senior Vice President and Head of Group Communications, TeliaSonera
Erik Hallberg, Senior Vice President and Head of Mobility Services, TeliaSonera in Sweden
Possibility to listen to the press conference via telephone
You can also listen to the press conference live over the phone and also ask questions.
By teliasonera
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
REview Mobile Phone - LG ARENA KM-900
LG is one of the most forward-looking mobile on the market today. Never a company to stay at the bottom, have always been willing to take risks, the biggest and best phone out there year after year of design. This means that they offer again this year, the LG KM900 done arena. Touted as a successor to the LG Viewty, this phone has a lot to live, but to hit the mark?
Before we look at whether the great advantage of 3D interface that lives up to the hype, we should look at the outer casing. The LG KM900 Arena is one of the applications very smooth and sophisticated mobile phone. With clean lines, slim line design and a fabulous color, is certainly attractive for business and personal sides of the spectrum. Is actually a titanium silver casing, with a black border to the beauty on the screen to highlight it. Measuring 3 inches wide with a resolution of 480x800 pixels, is truly amazing, and you will be blown by the quality.
Regarding the list of features, it seems that the LG KM900 Arena must be satisfied in any base. With a built in memory of 8GB, there are more than enough space for everything you want to save. You can also add to that more with a microSD card if you wish. The touch screen is incredibly sensitive and easy to use, the connectivity options are excellent, and the Wi-Fi is much more reliable than one would find on most other phones. The reliability of the phone is generally excellent, but you might want to know a little 'properties.
The LG KM900 Arena is a music player and a camera. The music player supports most file formats and has some absolutely wonderful touches. For example, the 3.5mm jack on the top of the phone so that you can enjoy fabulous quality music headphones, without snagging on the bag all the time. Dolby Mobile is responsible for the excellent sound quality, but it's possible your music through the FM transmitter, and actions. The camera does not, on the other side is as powerful as one might expect from LG Mobile. However, we want to 5MP still pictures very good and comes complete with LED flash, autofocus and face recognition, among other features. As such it is highly functional and perfect for the user to take pictures, how and when the mood you love.
However, the LG KM900 Arena a big mistake for the excellence of all who is above and unfortunately happens to be the main selling point, the LG has decided to focus - the 3D interface. Logic tells us that 3D images is impossible on a flat screen, but LG seems to be wishful thinking to believe otherwise. This is not the mobile version of the HD so as not enthusiastic, because bitterly disappointed if you're doing.
Provided you do not buy into hype 3D, you'll be very pleased with the LG KM900 Arena to be satisfied. This is a fantastic laptop, which really push the bar. LG is in reality a call for bigger and better mobile phones and the LG KM900 fits perfectly in the arena!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
New PSP ™ Go Perfection is not all that far away.
New PSP ™ Go - Perfection is not all that far away.
When an innovative design, compact and lightweight meets the cutting edge of technology, it goes beyond the concept of simple console. The latest home Sony PlayStation ® has focused the world into an object by harmonic forms and practices at the same time, thanks to the new sliding screen.
Its 16 MB internal memory lets you carry with you movies, music, photos and games thanks ac resolution 3.8-inch screen, will be even more special.
Go with the PSP ™ will have the advantage Delia dual Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi which makes it easier to download music and games, exchange files with other devices and free access to PlayStation ® Store.
On PlayStation ® Store, you can download free demos, extra content and buy full games like Gran Turismo, God of War and the classic PlayStation and its collection of retro games cheti will relive the excitement of the past with the technology and design today.
And for those with limited time available, along came the Minis, play a very small price, small download and
adapted from short.
Monday, November 9, 2009
HTC Snap - Design Beautiful For Business.
Conclusion.
Brief Specification of HTC Snap put to similar models make use Touch 3G Windows Mobile 6.1, which is not a touch screen on the computer screen and the quick response through use. Track ball very well. The keyboard will not even come to the screen language. But the HTC keyboard layout display function to insert language on the screen. Therefore, the major use. Available through the keyboard is perfect. For email users. And a great chat.
Connections of this computer model. Have to complete the requirements for a major business. Built by the Bluetooth 2.0 EDR/A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, HSDPA / WCDMA 900/2100 MHz, GPS can be used immediately through Google Maps, Micro SD card support maximum 16 GB,. camera that is 2 million pixels resolution no Auto Focus. Finally, connect a computer headset charging cable from the port ExtUSB (mini USB).
Power from the battery to 1500 mAh are found to use at least 3-4 days for those not connected to the Internet. And phone calls per day slightly. The team tested the internet connection via EDGE to sync email at all times. Along with the music about 2-3 hours use chat programs over time. Altogether about 19 hours standby to be deployed to more than 35 hours.
Therefore, even heavy use Email, but not always enabled device. Available up to 2 days in certain parts of the voice chat. The clear standards. Ringtones are an important model of this machine. Known that the more general standard of reasonableness, although the HTC is that any noise can be heard.
Therefore, computer models are still not leave the machine's unique focus on. The business is key. The functions of computer accessories. However, the popular teen chat use. It is also a target because the new machine can also use the system. Social networking is perfect. Although prices will be introduced around $ 450 (close to BB Curve Gray in the packet that does not support 3G) is interesting that HTC will make the offer work? Blackberry users to turn to see HTC. do).
Features.
- Email Management System with Inner Cirlcle could not miss the Email key.
- Time use of batteries in use continuously.
- Use keyboard to type a keyboard Layout display screen.
Points marginalized.
- Camera resolution not only 2 million pixels Auto Focus system.
- Use a traditional interface of Windows.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mikkimochifu earphones for iPod from the case of Mickey layout
Japan under a licensing agreement with Walt Disney to launch Layout iPod earphones and case.
Layout 23 October, under a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Japan and the Case iPod earphones announced that as of November 7 sequentially from the date of sale.
"RT-DCL8B Series" in iPod classic Sofutorezakesu corresponding to the surface is studded with pearls treated transformed into relief the reasons Mickey Mouse. Color pink, white and black 3. "RT-DT2B Series" treated with a similar case for iPod touch. Both the actual selling price of ¥ 2980 expected.
"RT-DE2 Series" is connected to two different sized ear canals cut crystal as a kind of Mickey Mouse reason. The one-piece strap, because of the independence Mirisutereokeburu 3.5, until all the products currently available from the original iPod nano. Crystal clear color, blue and pink colors available 3.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Nokia 7750 Twist - Just twist it pop!!!!
Nokia Mobile Model 7705 Twist a strange design than other models in the market by nature is a square size of 2.4 inch QVGA screen, memory 256MB, which is the bottom right corner of the keyboard rotate point. Address below (overlapping) can distort the beetle QWERTY keyboard to type the text you want instantly. Thus own version of Nokia 7705 Twist Cell is focused on the convenience of users who want to send any. And in different ways, whether email, IM, MMS and SMS, as well as post Social Network Blog and different.
Back of the Nokia models 7705 Twist a digital camera. Resolution is 3 million pixels (camera and video recording at) can capture with automatic focus and flash systems, scheduling systems, camera support streaming video services such as VCAST Music with Rhapsody for the Nokia 7705 Twist will be available. through the online store. www.verizonwireless.com on September 13 before they are sold in stores. Inc. Pine priced at 99.99 USD.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Cool!! Gadget - Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat Music Player
The ergonomic shape and smart design makes the Aqua Beat easy and fun to use. Not have to worry about losing or, as is the case because it floats in water to loosen. The material has low resistance and delay, and the buttons are made for underwater use, so they are not in the controls awkward. The helmet fits snugly and securely, and remains with us even through difficult swims.
Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat:
- Waterproof headphones
- Adjustable head straps
- Goggles not included
- Built in rechargable battery, can charge via USB on your computer
- 2GB internal memory with MP3, WMA file support
- Holds about 480 songs, Up to 8 hours of continuous playback
- Wash thoroughly after use in salt water
- OPTION (choose below): Arm band for use in or out of the water!
- Manual: Japanese
- Price 25 US Dollas
Friday, October 16, 2009
Design Concept Car - peugeot metromorph concept
Roman Mistiuk the management concept that has experience in this film. Used to extend the ideas before creating a new prototype called the Peugeot Metromorph Concept his love of design ideas from this film when Tom Cruz escape chase.
Mistiuk says he likes the ideas of the film designed to meet the housing cars are virtually the same. Because the next generation of these vehicles can climb buildings and parking can be hung on the apartment is higher. And driver or person in the cabin were able to walk from the car into the apartment at all Mistiuk see people in the next generation will have problems in the area of horizontal indeed. This is not sufficient for population increase. And the exit is. The expansion up to the vertical is higher.
Body forming a lightweight steel frame and a clear focus on the glass around the. With large 2 door panel can be opened wide. And to facilitate the entry and exit from the cabin when the plane. But when parking in a vertically hanging on the apartment then. Passengers and drivers will be out of the car using the door on the south car bodies instead.
Pity that mars a book that would not like to see more pictures together through animation Mistiuk made available through out the youtube website which anyone interested will try to search solution available.
Even extends the concept of film. But must accept that ideas Mistiuk with his design skills are not considered standard no. And this match would not ask each other to have the opportunity to sell the product or not. Because this innovative ซะ size. It would be true only in the film world.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Review - HTC Touch HD
HTC Touch HD mobile phones are considered camps HTC rich performance. Whether in view of the design. Speed of use. And features required in full with the G-sensor detects vertical placement of the device. 5 million pixel resolution camera to a Bluetooth GPS support and Wi-fi, but what's unique model is a giant screen to 3.8 inches with buttons on the touch screen. Called without any buttons. Roughly to feel bothered.
SPECIFICATION :
Model HTC Touch HD™ T8285
Processor Qualcomm® MSM 7201A™ 528 MHz
Operating System Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
Memory ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 288 MB
Dimensions 115 mm x 62.8 mm x 12 mm
(4.358 in x 2.4722 in x 0.47 in)
Weight 147 grams (5.185 ounces) with battery
Display 3.8-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 480 x 800 WVGA resolution
Network HSDPA/WCDMA:
* Australia: 850/2100 MHz
* Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
* Australia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency, HSUPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.)
Device Control * HTC TouchFLO™ 3D
* Touch-sensitive front panel buttons
GPS GPS
Connectivity Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB™ (11-pin mini-USB 2.0)
Camera Main camera: 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Second camera: VGA CMOS color camera
Audio Built-in 3.5 mm audio jack, microphone, speaker, and FM radio
Ring tone formats:
1) AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCP, MP3, WMA, WAV
2) 40 polyphonic and standard MIDI format 0 and 1 (SMF)/SP MIDI
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
Capacity: 1350 mAh
Talk time:
1) Up to 420 minutes for WCDMA
2) Up to 480 minutes for GSM
Standby time:
1) Up to 680 hours for WCDMA
2) Up to 440 hours for GSM
Video call time: Up to 140 minutes
(The above are subject to network and phone usage.)
Expansion Slot microSD™ memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A
Special Features FM Radio, G-Sensor
"Design"
HTC Touch HD is a design that is different from their predecessors is no button to use the curve, but all touch buttons. Whether it is a call button to answer the call button or return to the main screen. Screen version of this view is pretty slick. View a critical level. But with the giant screen to 3.8 inches at the hands of women unimpressive player may use players not easy.
Front view
Look forward. Top left corner are the middle HTC logo would find speakers for conversation. Adjacent to a small lamp light indicator on the right corner is a camera for use with the Video Call screen size of 3.8 inches below the buttons on the touch buttons, including buttons with 4 buttons each answer (. Talk / Send) button, Home button, Back, and end the call button (End) In this version no navigation buttons. Of course, the drop menu or choose the command to use touch screen control.
View the back
View after the HTC Touch HD has designed luxury deemed reasonable. The surrounding area. Camera lens is surrounded by metallic silver gray environment. This left a small speaker. For the use of music or Speaker Phone. The battery cover below is a small text. Linear drop from top to bottom. Say that this camera has support for up to 5 million pixels resolution, but a pity that no factor has a lot Beach. The area below will print letters HTC.
Remove the lid back on to find a battery, SIM cards and SIM card slot clear. When we remove the battery out. We can put the SIM card by means of a slide to the top SIM. The insert MicroSD card will use the line side. Which does not need to remove the batteries can be put out to out. And the side of the insert MicroSD we will find a small point แดงๆ Reset button, which is sure enough.
View the top
When viewed from above. Listen to find size 3.5 mm jack found unique skew slightly to the left. Next to the right will be found. Button open / close device. Address the right corner. If you press this button, which will be a regular fire screen. But, hold 5 seconds will turn off machine.
View below
If the view below of HTC Touch HD is playing stripes. The plastic will be cut with beady plastic rubber sheaths. Considered design intends to split from their predecessors. Below is the USB port is located in the middle. Used for connecting computers. Indent to the right is a little small microphone hole. That sufficient notice.
View on the right
Right near the box below to find like HTC Stylus later when the other is to use a magnetic lock Stylus. We are simply put into storage Stylus light. Will be absorbed into place immediately. And when we pull out the Stylus out if the computer is locked it will unlock automatically trigger that if the machine is to use the Stylus will be available soon.
View on the left
This left the 2 button is the button to add the button and lower the tone with black buttons. The view is quite harmonious with the machine.
Performance & Features.
HTC Touch HD: Camera
Performance of the camera in HTC Touch HD in good criteria. Because support resolution up to 5 million pixels Auto Focus system with up to 3.2x zoom camera in our time by the HTC Touch HD touch buttons on the touch screen.
Mode of the HTC Touch HD pictures are as follows
• Photo mode is the normal picture.
• Video mode records video.
• Panorama mode wide angle.
• MMS Video mode, small camera for sending MMS.
• Contact Picture mode, the camera to be used in the list.
• Picture Theme mode camera with Photo Frame.
HTC G-Sensor
One unique feature of HTC Touch HD is a sensor detection plane of the machine compared to gravity in the world. Known as G-Sensor that when we flip the screen vertical or horizontal images that appear on the screen to rotate automatically. And only then when we play a game that requires Teeter party to give the ball to the hole set. This game uses the ability of the sensor as well. Playing time because we have tilted the machine back and forth.
Sensor detection plane of the HTC Touch HD can be considered accurate, but good speed if we want to customize the sensor to more accurate, we can customize Calibrate by the changes. Start> Settings> System> G-Sensor. Then touch the button to Calibrate.
HTC TouchFLO? 3D
HTC Touch HD uses TouchFLO? Which is designed to use inch touch screen to control most of the work. The machine as the inch touch screen to select the icon. Inch touch or drag to change the tab. Or touch of the image to zoom and image, etc. With TouchFLO? Help us not need to make frequent use Stylus built up very easily.
HTC Home
HTC Home plugin is a regular symbol of the HTC Touch family to order the HTC Home program allows us to use HTC Touch HD will be easier to integrate features TouchFLO? 3D to enable us to select inches. menu on the screen easily in the HTC Home displays the necessary information. As well as a shortcut for access to functions that we use frequently. More easily by HTC Home tab is divided into 11 as follows.
Home tab displays messages SMS / MMS call history to see who's calling what. Not be late. Appointment list. Including the alarm call what about using the machine key. Are all in this section.
People tab lists the contact with us frequently. The image shown. Or look at our party records. We can use the touch-inch format to a call from that seen immediately. In addition, we can use drag-inch touch the image up or down. Or touch the small portrait. On the side to scroll through a list of all saved.
Messages tab displays messages received from SMS / MMS.
Mail tab displays messages received by email.
Internet is the shortcut tab in Internet connections quickly. Bookmark us to set to set, we use the Web frequently. In this screen at all. Also in this tab we can view YouTube videos from the web too.
Stock tab is a shortcut for checking information exchanges. This is a special tab in addition to HTC Touch HD, which only confirms the Touch HD is designed for customers in the business.
Photos and Videos tab is a shortcut that allows viewing images taken. Or video recording. Inch can be used to sweep up and down scroll images.
Music is another tab shortcut that can help opening music you want as soon as needed.
Weather tab displays the weather conditions. May be difficult and associated weather. In Thailand. Including cities. All over the world. It will load the latest weather conditions. Along with the air together with the associated application difficult.
Settings tab is a tool and resource. For settings on the machine. Whether it is a set of mobile voice Vibrating change the background light. And switch system that is not connected to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, the phone or send and receive data.
Programs tab is a shortcut to access the program. The user can choose the program that we use frequently. Been included together. The purpose is to have run faster, sure enough.
HTC Touch HD: Connection
HTC Touch HD is a large version of the Pocket PC Phone HTC oriented system connection. It supports full connectivity. Whether as a Bluetooth, Wi-fi tribute to connect all control systems will be incorporated in the Comm Manager HTC Touch Like other models in the Comm Manager menu, select the following menu 6.
1.Airplane Mode switch mode used on aircraft.
2.Phone switch phone signal.
3.Bluetooth switch Bluetooth.
4.Wi-Fi signal switch Wi-Fi.
5.Microsof Direct Push switch system Push Mail.
6.Data Connection switch to send data through a variety of Data Connection.
GPS.
HTC Touch HD comes with a GPS system with software that Garmin is considered ideal. Excellent work, fast and direct sound at the driver to hear a clear lead. And discuss if the signal and sensitivity. Considered very well taken. Previously recommended to use GPS location coordinates into the Quick GPS briefly before it found a satellite connection can quickly incredible. I tried to go true. Have concluded without hesitation that the GPS in the HTC Touch HD pass on all issues. You have to continue ครับ.
FM Radio.
For anyone who loves music radio HTC Touch HD will be able to respond to the full prosecution. To listen to FM radio plus a separate clear FM radio signals easily capture clear wave I can get out of popularity. No symptoms waves are not met as some.
HTC Touch HD: Software.
HTCTouchHD-032 program in the HTC Touch HD to be deemed worthy enough to add the following.
• Microsoft Office Mobile (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) for a read or edit documents.
• Adobe Reader LE for reading file PDF.
• Audio Booster for extending voice to the headset.
• Album photos that have taken place.
• QuickGPS program for positioning GPS.
• Messenger popular communications programs.
• FM Radio program Radio FM.
• JETCET PRINT 5 print wirelessly to a printer, Bluetooth, Network, or PictBridge.
• MP3 Trimmer to cut MP3 music that allows us to easily make personal ringtones.
• OPERA Browser program for the surfing.
• Voice Commander voice command program.
• Voice Recorder audio recording program.
• Windows Media Play multimedia files.
• Windows Live and MSN services on your mobile.
• YouTube Download and Play Videos from YouTube.
• ZIP is used for data compression and expansion are taken into ZIP.
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Point advantage
* Digital camera 5 million pixels.
* GPS accuracy who want to work quickly to introduce this version of GPS.
* The speakers sound very clear.
* Full support for new technology such as GPS, Wi-Fi, radio FM, Bluetooth.
* A standard 3.5 mm headphones can be a good headset to use.
* G-Sensor detection sensitivity level precision possible.
Observations
* No Flash.
* No TV-Out.
* Wi-Fi signal is not strong as expected.
HTC Touch HD: Conclusion
Concluded with the HTC Touch HD Pocket PC Phone which is considered the forefront today. Ideal for business to monitor exchanges. And ideal for travelers who want to use GPS, with speed and precision. Plus, this version offers high-resolution cameras to 5 million pixels with a full range of essential features such as GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, FM Radio that HTC intends to run for this version at the forefront of Pocket. PC Phone true.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Nikon D90
If you shoot pictures with a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera but also carry around a point-arid-shoot for its video capability, then Nikon's D90 might be the camera for you. The successor to Nikon's excellent D80, the D90 allows you to shoot high definition 720P video in addition to still photos.
The real significance of video on an SLR is not the ability to shoot simple You-Tube-style clips (though the D90 is quite suitable for that purpose), but rather the flexibility it gives you to use high-quality lenses to get cinematic effects you can't achieve with a camcorder. In this regard, the D90 is a boon to digital filmmakers, though you'll have to jump through some hoops to take advantage of the camera's video features
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D90 Specifications
Type | Single-lens reflex digital camera |
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Lens mount | Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) |
Effective picture angle | Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format) |
Effective pixels | 12.3 million |
Image sensor | 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor |
Total pixels | 12.9 million |
Dust-reduction system | Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 required) |
Image size (pixels) | 4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S] |
File format | • NEF (RAW) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats |
Picture Control System | Can be selected from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; storage for up to nine custom Picture Controls |
Media | SD memory cards, SDHC compliant |
File system | DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge |
Viewfinder | Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder |
Frame coverage | Approx. 96% horizontal and 96% vertical |
Magnification | Approx. 0.94 x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) |
Eyepoint | 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1) |
Diopter adjustment | -2 to +1 m-1 |
Focusing screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark II with focus frame (framing grid can be displayed) |
Reflex mirror | Quick-return type |
Depth-of-field preview | When depth-of-field preview button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) |
Lens aperture | Instant return, electronically controlled |
Compatible lenses | • DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported • Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some functions). IX-Nikkor lenses not supported. • Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. • AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and auto focus. • Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function. Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. |
Shutter type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
Shutter speed | 1/4,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, Bulb |
Flash sync speed | X = 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower |
Release modes | Single-frame, continuous low speed, continuous high speed, self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response |
Frame advance rate | Continuous high speed: up to 4.5 fps, continuous low speed: 1-4 fps |
Self-timer | Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 s duration |
Exposure metering | TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor |
Exposure method | • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6-, 8- or 10-mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2% of frame) centered on selected focus point |
Exposure range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) | • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0-20 EV • Spot metering: 2-20 EV |
Exposure meter coupling | CPU |
Exposure modes | Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), Advanced Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M) |
Exposure compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
Exposure bracketing | 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
Exposure lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) | ISO 200 to 3200 in steps of 1/3 EV, can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 3200, ISO sensitivity auto control available |
Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low or off |
Active D-Lighting bracketing | 2 frames |
Autofocus | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including 1 cross-type sensor) and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) |
Detection range | -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 equivalent, 20°C /68°F) |
Lens servo | • Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Auto-servo AF (A), Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single- and continuous-servo AF • Manual (M): Electronic rangefinder supported |
Focus point | Can be selected from 11 focus points |
AF-area modes | Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points) AF |
Focus lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
Built-in flash | Auto, Portrait, Close-up, Night Portrait modes: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release |
Guide number (m/ft.) at 20°C/68°F | • At ISO 200: Approx. 17/56, 18/59 with manual flash • At ISO 100 equivalent: Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash |
Flash control | • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400 • Auto aperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lenses • Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s • Range-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800 |
Flash modes | Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync |
Flash compensation | -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, or 1/2 EV |
Flash bracketing | 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV |
Flash-ready indicator | Lights when built-in flash or SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output in i-TTL or auto aperture modes |
Accessory shoe | Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) | Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units |
White balance | Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor and 420-pixel RGB sensor); 12 manual modes with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; preset manual white balance |
White balance bracketing | 2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 |
Live View AF modes | Face priority AF, wide area AF, normal area AF |
Live View focus | Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face priority AF is selected) |
Movie image size (pixels) | 1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps |
Movie file format | AVI |
Movie compression format | Motion-JPEG, with monaural sound |
LCD monitor | 3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment |
Playback function | Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, Pictmotion, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters) |
USB | Hi-Speed USB |
Audio video output | Can be selected from NTSC and PAL; simultaneous playback from both the audio video output and on the LCD monitor available |
HDMI output | HDMI Mini connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected |
Accessory terminal | • Remote Cord MC-DC2 (Optional) • GPS Unit GP-1 (Optional) |
Supported languages | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish |
Battery | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e |
Battery pack | Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 (optional) with one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or six R6/AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium or nickel-manganese batteries (Battery Holder MS-D200 is required when using R6/AA-size batteries.) |
AC adapter | AC Adapter EH-5a (optional) |
Tripod socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 132 x 103 x 77 mm/5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in. |
Weight | Approx. 620 g/1 lb. 6 oz. without battery, memory card, body cap or monitor cover |
Temperature | 0-40°C/32-104°F |
Humidity | Less than 85% (no condensation) |
Supplied accessories (may differ by country or area) | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-21, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC1, LCD Monitor Cover BM-10, Body Cap, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, Software Suite CD-ROM |
Monday, August 24, 2009
How-to transfer Music from ipod to computer
So I did a Google search and found these tools (plug-in and a DRM converter to help me directly sync DRM-WMA transfer from an iPod to download onto your PC or Windows Media Player on your computer to your iPod. Next How to download directly from the iPod DRM WMA with Windows Media Player and the DRM converter.
Part One: how to download WMA-DRM
Part II: How to directly sync Windows Media Player to iPod
Part Three: How to convert WMA DRM iPod
1 . How DRM-free download WMA-DRM WMA You can download this online store: Click to download music from the page and enter the world of DRM-free music download WMA.
2.How directly sync Windows Media Player for iPod Download Windows Media Player Plug-in for iPod mgtak MGTEK and install it.
3.You must be valid mailbox automatically sync synchronization synchronize files only to the list, or Media Player to automatically sync all music files in the library when you press the Sync Start.
1.Start Windows Media Player, connect your iPod to your computer and select the Sync tab.
2.From tree view on the left, right, click the iPod icon, and then click Set. sync
3. Uncheck Sync this device automatically.
4.How to synchronize the music files on your iPod. Local Music is not protected, Windows Media Player to convert WMA iPod directly. But if music library, or downloaded from the online store are DRM WMA with Windows Media Player automatically skipped, so if you want to convert WMA DRM iPod needs a specialized DRM converter to convert DRM WMA to MP3 format first sync.
5. How to convert WMA DRM WMA MP3 Download iPod Converter convert DRM WMA files to MP3 format. after conversion, you can change the music in your My Documents \ My music files in the folder that I mentioned in point 2, or directly in My Documents \ My Music, possible escape route, and then sync with iPod.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic on contract: awesome and thrilling device
Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic comes with a sophisticated look that is mainly complimented by a hint of red and its general casing measures in 15.5mm deep by 51.7mm wide by 111mm tall and weighs 109 grams. Moreover, it gives you a beautiful viewing experience as well as an elegant input method. Additionally, it brings you with the latest in-built powerful 3.2 mega pixels digital camera that allows you to take sharp pictures as you want. This camera feature also permits you with variety of option such as LED flash, auto-focus, photo editor etc. to capture fine quality snaps even in dimmed light or during the night time. This handset has starts off with an 8GB memory card that able to be further upgraded up to a 16GB micro SD card.
This gadget is also embedded with video player, FM radio and music player which are the main features that helps you a lot to lessen your boredom. For added fun, Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic has inherent Java games with an option to download many of your favorite games. This is a tri-band phone which offers you various connectivity options such as Bluetooth, USB, GPRS and EDGE for sharing easy and enabling speedy data transfer to your device.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Rent Or Buy HD Video Camera
If you are new to HD video cameras, you've probably found yourself wondering if you really need to have one around. For a majority of people, a HD video
camera represents the best way to capture memories and pictures with the best technology available today.
For producers or those looking to start their own productions, HD video cameras may be easier to rent than to buy. While most HD video cameras cost quite a
bit of money, they may be easier to rent than just to go out and buy.
If you only plan to use your camera for a few days or just a short period of time, then renting may be your best option. Producers and professional
photographers looking to take things to the next level, may choose rent a HD video camera to test the waters before making the purchase. If you've never
experienced HD before, renting a camera may be the best idea before you sink a ton of money into buying one of your very own.
On the other hand, if you take a lot of pictures and enjoy making videos, buying a camera may be the best option for you. Even though they cost a lot of money, these cameras are ideal for anyone who is seeking the absolute best in technology. These cameras are nothing like cameras of the past, as they can do so much more - with a lot better quality.
For the average photographer, a HD video camera may not be the best purchase. If you are on a budget or don't have a lot of money to spend, then this type of
camera is probably going to be out of your league. If you have a lot of money on the other hand, this type of camera is more than worth the purchase.
There are several companies that rent out HD cameras, from many different manufacturers. Normally, those that rent are looking to try the camera out, or just needing it for a brief amount of time. Trying out the camera is a good thing, although it normally leads to buying it. It can be very difficult to try out a camera that is this good then not buy it.
When the time comes to test out HD video cameras, renting is sometimes the best way to go. If you've used these types of cameras in the past, then you
may want to go ahead and buy one. There are several to choose from, and you really can't go wrong with jumping on the band wagon and immersing yourself in the amazing world of HD.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Finding Your Format
DVCPRO HD
Based on the standard definition of DVCPRO format, the DVCPRO HD from Panasonic uses a data rate of 120 MBps and intraframe compression, both of which will provide strong protection from generational loss.
The DVCPRO HD also has supporting cameras and decks that use FireWire I/O, which is a very important feature for keeping an eye on your bottom line. The
cost of the equipment is a bit pricey, as it can cost upwards of 80,000$.
HDCAM
The HDCAM format from Sony is based on DigiBeta and can record in 24p, 25p, 50i, and even 60i. It uses a high data rate of 140MBps, which produces a
great looking picture with few glitches. Because of the very unusual 17:6:6 color sampling scheme, the color detail is half of DVCPRO HD. The
picture is top of the line, proving to be among the best available on the market.
HDV
There is quite a bit of buzz surrounding HDV as the newcomer to the high definition marketplace. With high compression rates, HDV has enabled high quality shooting and editing with low cost tools, including the convenience of high definition video to Mini DV tape. This has also helped to open up the HD field to a wide variety of videographers and producers who would never have even considered going high definition otherwise.
The biggest drawback to going the HDV route is also the greatest strength - high compression. Both audio and video can suffer dramatically from too much compression. The audio in theory isn't up to CD quality, although some users report that they are perfectly happy with it.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1
This digital HD media camera is small, elegant, and also lightweight. The Sanyo Xacti will beautifully capture your memories in high definition. The stylish vertical design offered by the camera will make it easier for you to keep an arm steady while you shoot.
2.2" color OLED The 2.2" flip out organic light emmitting diode screen will offer easier viewing of your recordings, even in bright sunlight.
Video and pictures
The Xacti will simultaneously shoot 5.1 megapixel still images and high definition video clips. The HD1 can also record over 21 minutes of 720 pixel
HD video on a single 1 GB SD care, or well over 42 minutes on a 2 GB card.
MPEG 4 format
The HD1 utilizes the high quality MPEG 4 recording format which will deliver amazing video clarity and detail. With the files being conveniently small,
you have the ability to record long, high quality video clips.
Start up
When you close the LCD screen, the camera will go into standby mode. Open it back up, and you are ready to shoot in as little as 2 seconds! The
camera also records straight to SD flash memory cards, so it will skip the long process of getting the tape deck started.
Image stabilizer
The image stabilizer will accurately distinguish between the unintentional camera shake and deliberate camera movement from pans or tilts. It will then compensate for the camera shaking to give you more natural results when you shoot.
Zoom lens
The highly effective and bright 10x optical zoom lens witha maximum aperture of f/3.5 will allow you to get up close to the action. Coupled with a 10X
digital zoom, it will give you up to 100X of zooming capabilities.
Scene modes
You can create breathtaking pictures with the HD1 by selecting the best suited mode to the subject. The scene selection mode will work for both still
images and video. The modes to choose from include sports, portrait, landscape, fireworks, and even night view.
Easy playback
You can share your pictures and video clips with family and friends in a snap. Multiple connections will allow for easy television playback, dubbing to a VCR or DVD recorder, transfer to a PC for DVD creation, editing, or just posting on the internet.
With everything the Sanya Xacti VPC HD1 has to offer, it's perfect for anyone looking for a HD video camera. You can do many things with this
camera, other than taking pictures or making videos. If you've never experienced a HD video camera, the Sanya Xacti is certainly one of the first ones you should check out.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Panasonic TH-42PZ700U review
Although this HDTV isn’t very affordable and hasn’t got any cool or new features, the visual quality is very good. Other may seem more reasonable for this price, but if you really want to amaze your friends with all the visual details and great sceneries, you have to buy this product.
When speaking about visuals, this is the best there is. It has amazing high definition view, with great details and superb picture quality. You will be impressed by the way people’s skin and hair looks. This 42 inch plasma got a bigger score than any of the other products in its category. It is the highest resolution plasma you can find on the market right now.
The standard definition broadcast test didn’t give this product an excellent score. The colors aren’t as bright and shiny as people expect them to be. For example, the Vizio VP42 managed to get a bigger score in this category as its colors were more lively and real. However the Panasonic TH-42PZ700U does a pretty good job with the standard def DVD.
The black colors are amazing and deep; they bring out the excellent quality of this product. Most of us pay more attention to the color, graphics and options that a TV comes with but the black and white of the images should also take closer notice.
The most important thing to get a good visual quality is to know how to set the TV at its best performance. Unfortunately, the menu isn’t very helpful, everything is very hard to handle. It takes a big amount of time to set the language. In the menu where it shows English language, when you click”ok” you might notice that nothing happens.
Usually, these menus are intuitive but this one isn’t at all. It actually has a little button; you will probably notice it after a long time of searching. Using that button will approve your selection, otherwise it will change it and you won’t even know why. Like the manual options this is more annoying that anything else, as it should save automatically or give you an easier way to make your changes permanent.
When you reach the menu where you can label input devices, fortunately you can skip some of them and move on. However, if this was done automatically things would have been better and faster. It’s not a major problem, but most of these options are automatic now, so it’s very strange that Panasonic only added the manual options.
The good thing about this product is that you can set everything up very easily. Physically speaking, this product isn’t like the ones that take 3 hours to install after moving away all your furniture. It has a single coaxial connector; you will find it facing down. Also, other features include extra component video and S-Video inputs. A great aspect is the great card reader which can be used to see the photos right out of the camera.
Speakers are on the side, and you can almost miss them because they are hidden in the HDTV’s design. The placements of the speakers are sleeker than you would normally see as they were built in and designed to blend perfectly with the frame. Speaking of design, this TV has a great elegant design, like any well respected brand, Panasonic chooses the classic glossy black for the TH-42PZ700U.
The remote control is big and heavy, it almost suggests this product’s high quality. However, it has a particular design as one half is full of buttons. But you shouldn’t worry about control, everything will run smooth because it is designed for you comfort.
Overall this product is amazing; it brings out the smallest details and has a highly improved visual quality when compared to other HDTVs. It doesn’t have many features, but why would you need them if it shows perfect pictures at the best quality you can buy. Although it’s a little bit pricey, you should buy it if you are looking for video quality.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Customize Your iPhone with Accessories
One of the biggest features that people want when they purchase a cell phone is simplicity. They want to be able to make their calls quickly and easily, without having to fret about locating the number that they are searching for. Apple knows what customers want, and they take created the Apple iPhone with this in mind. This is one of the reasons this phone has become so popular. Another reason is that you can customize your iPhone with accessories.
The power of the iPhone is like an uncapped volcano. There are so many applications, features, and ways to customize it that it boggles the mind. The Apple iPhone includes widgets that help you to keep up to date with things such as the weather, stock reports, sports, and anything else that you might desire to keep a close eye on. Everything that you could desire or need to know is right there, available for you to use whenever you need it. The Apple iPhone offers unsurpassed accessibility, convenience, and technology, all rolled into one very portable package. Your iPhone combines the organization of a PDA, the music of an MP3 player, and a camera all rolled up into one device. It is customizable to suit your exact needs and no two people use their iPhone in the same way. It is powerful enough to be used by professionals and easy enough novice users to get started with it quickly.
What can you do to add to the enjoyment from your iPhone? Can you customize your iPhone with accessories? You are in luck because there are many ways to customize and add accessories to your iPhone. First, you can purchase the iPhone case or wallet. Your iPhone will then travel with you by hooking onto your pants, belt, or hang from a shoulder strap. Another accessory that is a must have for ease of use while driving or hands free mobility, is a Bluetooth headset for your iPhone. This is a requirement for using your cell phone in your car in many states. It is also a safety issue. You should always drive hands free. For cell phone users on the move, there is a sports band available. This accessory is used to attach your iPhone to your arm while jogging, walking, or exercising so you can keep in touch with everyone.
Skins and screens are another way to personalize your iPhone's look. The skin pictures are fashionable and attractive but unobtrusive. They maintain access to the essential controls of your iPhone such as those used for navigation, charging connections, and access to the touch-screen. If you desire variety, buy many skins and change the look of your iPhone to match your mood or your clothing. Another option that is a must is a screen protector. The screen protector reduces damage from scratches and dirt. Most skins fit over the screen protector however; you can buy some skins that come with a screen protector already built in. When the screen protectors get dirty, just replace them. The skins are inexpensive enough so that when they get soiled you can replace them instead of trying to wash them.
In addition to being able to customize your iPhone with accessories, there is so much that it offers that it is impossible to list everything that it can do. Apple has put a lot of functionality into the iPhone. This is not surprising, as they have been in the computer and peripheral market for a long time.
Stay in touch with your iPhone
One of the biggest things that people desire when they purchase a cell phone is simplicity. They want to be able to access their phone books easily and quickly so the connect in an instant. Apple knows what adults desire, and they have created the Apple iPhone with this in mind. It is hard to believe that Apple has packed so great number features into one small device, but the company also knows what customers are looking for in their cell phones. Playing around with the iPhone is so much fun. It is easy to stay in touch with your iPhone.
We communicate faster and more efficiently than ever before. Cell phones, IM, email and text messaging are all an integral part of daily life in today's society. For those who were born into this communication revolution, they expect instant contact with others and information. This is where the iPhone comes into play. Staying in contact is where the iPhone shines. It makes calling and keeping track of your contact lists a breeze. Applications such as Facebook make it possible to connect with your entire social network with just a few taps of the screen. Once speed dialing was the fastest way to communicate, now with your iPhone you can connect with just a touch or two of the screen. This is how you can stay in touch with your iPhone.
One of the ways you can stay in touch with your iPhone is to create lists of frequently called numbers. Creating these lists is very easy to do. It makes no difference what your age or your status is in life, you are going to love the simplicity and the handy setup of the iPhone. It makes organizing your contacts easy and completely free of hassles. The Apple iPhone takes all of the guesswork out of making a phone call. With just one finger, you can make a call to any of the individuals on your list, either by selecting their name or their telephone number. Do you need to make a conference call? It is very simple to merge two calls that you are on so that everyone can talk at the same time. Nothing could be easier! Whether you are someone who has had a cell phone before or you are a first time user, you will find that the iPhone is everything that you could want and more. Take a look for yourself and see what the iPhone can do for you to make your cell phone calling experience a bit easier. Once you see that the iPhone is effortless to use, you will be convinced.
Do you love YouTube? Many of us enjoy the videos on this website. With your iPhone, you can watch and save a video from YouTube and then send it to all of your friends with just a tap or two of the screen. You can stay in touch with your iPhone by sharing everything that you love with everyone that you love. It is quick and simple. You can even conference call.
Experiencing iPhone woes? There are many forums and blogs that you can turn to for expert advice about how to use your iPhone to its maximum potential. You can find out more about how to stay in touch with your iPhone on these forums. This device is one that manages to combine fashion, form and function into a single unit.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Best Applicatoins For The iPhone
One of the best features about the iPhone is how you can add additional applications to the phone, depending on your specific needs. If you are a business professional who needs help organizing your life, than you will love the productivity applications you can download onto your iPhone. However, if you are a simple iPhone user, who just wants to be better connected to the world around you, than there are many applications that you can choose from. One of the most popular applications for the iPhone is the WeatherBug application.
This amazing feature allows you to have up-to-date weather readings, which make planning a picnic extremely simple. How many times have you wondered what the weather was going to be like next week? Well, instead of tuning into your nightly news for the long-winded forecast, you can simply look to your iPhone and it will give you a detailed weather forecast.
Another great application that everyone should have on their iPhone is the Food Network Application. This application is perfect for families, as well as those who live alone but enjoy a great meal every night. With this application you are able to discover and read-off the hottest recipes from various Food Network shows. These recipes give you detailed instructions, as well as videos, to over 30,000 recipes. Are you in the mood for particular types of food, but you don't know exactly what it is? Well, you can browse the index of recipes depending on the type of ingredients it uses, how long it will take to cook as well as even holiday dishes. This application is one of the most useful apps that you can have on your iPhone, especially if you love to cook.
This next application is for those of us who adore music and going to concerts. The application is called MyMusicServed and it allows you to view and access information concerning concert dates, concert venue information as well as even driving directions to the venue. This is a great way to keep in touch with all of your favorite bands, and where they are playing next. However, one of the coolest features about this application is the fact that you can share what you see. You can e-mail a specific concerts' information to anyone in your address book by simply tapping, "Mail It."
After you have done this, you can send this vital information to anyone you want to share it with. Also, after you have bought your tickets and your friends are all ready to go, you can get seamless driving directions to the venue.
However, these driving directions are unlike any that you have ever seen. They will give you detail directions, as well as traffic information. This is extremely important because the last thing you want to do is be stuck in traffic while your favorite band is playing one of their greatest shows. With this application you can streamline your musical life, and have constant access to the bands that you love. Whether you are an avid concert attendee, or if you just enjoy knowing who is playing where, you will love this application.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Nokia E63-2 Unlocked Phone
Product Description
Amazon.com Product DescriptionDesigned for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well, the Nokia E63 is a more affordable sibling of the popular E71 mobile phone and it features many of the same features but in a plastic case rather than metal. With the E63, you'll be able to easily stay on top of your email inbox with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for corporate communication via Microsoft Exchange. It's ready to run on 3G networks here in the U.S. (850/1900 MHz UMTS), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go.
It includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road as well as connecting to Voice over IP (VoIP) internet telephony services. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), built-in Nokia Maps application, 3.5mm headset jack, and up to 10.5 hours of talk time on standard GSM networks.
Unlocked Phone
Additionally, this version of the E63 (E63-2) can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS 3G networks in the United States. When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas in the U.S. not served by a 3G network or in foreign territories, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Phone Features
As stylish as it is functional, the Nokia E63 sports a 2.4-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 16 million colors. The full QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to compose and respond to email with just one hand. It features intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction, and learning capability for fast and error-free typing. The Nokia E63 also has the ability to switch modes with a single key press--switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites. This phone has a 110 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).
The Nokia E63 comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded. You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to the device.
The Nokia E63 also supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, it supports the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).
The 2-megapixel camera (1600 x 1200-pixel maximum resolution) offers a wealth of features, including a digital zoom, LED flash, white balance modes, and a self timer. The phone can capture video clips up to 320 x 240 pixels (at 15 frames per second) at up to 1 hour in length, and it offers several adjustments including scene and white balance.
Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the phone, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, and WMA). You can listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio.
View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.
Other features include:
- Email support: IMAP4, Mail for Exchange, POP3, SMTP, IMAP IDLE, attachments
- Messaging support: SMS, MMS
- Instant messaging with Presence-enhanced contacts
- 110 MB internal dynamic memory; MicroSD expansion support to 8 GB
- Applications include PDF Viewer, Quickoffice (Quickword, Quickpoint, Quicksheet), ZIP Manager, Nokia Maps, Flash Lite 3.0
- Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialing
- Intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction and learning capability
- Micro-USB connector, full-speed
- Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync
- FM radio (required wired headset to be attached)
- Ovi Files service allows you to remotely manage and share files stored on a PC, even when the PC is switched off
- Compatible with HSCSD (High-Speed Circuit Switched Data)
- Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)
and video capture capabilities for clips up to 1 hour in length.
Vital Statistics
The Nokia E63 weighs 4.44 ounces and measures 2.32 x 4.45 x 0,51 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 11 hours of GSM talk time (4.7 hours on 3G), and up to 18 days of GSM standby time (20 days on 3G). It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 850/1900 MHz 3G networks.
What's in the Box
Nokia E63, battery (BP-4L), charger (AC-8U), wired headset (WH-102), user guide, quick start guide, and other documentation
Product Description
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced the latest addition to its Eseries range, the Nokia E63, designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. Building on the success of the Nokia E71, the company's flagship messaging device, the Nokia E63 brings the QWERTY keyboard form factor to a broader audience at a great price.The Nokia E63 also has the ability to switch modes with a single key press, switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data, to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites. Petersen adds, "The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category
Sunday, July 26, 2009
What Makes the iPhone Different
When you are in the market for a new cell phone, you have a plethora of phones to choose from. One of the biggest challenges is finding the perfect phone that is compatible with your current cell phone provider. The choices slim down considerably when you start to head into the realm of smart phones. Smart phone are more expensive than others, mainly due to the fact they offer a higher end technology. The iPhone by Apple, is one of these smart phones. Why should you choose an Apple iPhone instead of another smart phone like a Blackberry? What makes the iPhone different from all of the other smart phones available.
The Apple iPhone has a touch screen. While other cell phones have touch screen capabilities, most of the other smart phones do not. That is why they have keypads. The iPhone's touch screen is one of the features that have made it so popular. Everything is done through the screen. It makes texting, sorting through the main page, finding contacts and browsing the internet so easy. No awkward and cumbersome key pads to deal with (men know that these are usually too small to be practical), and no stylus to lose. Everything is done with a tough of a finger. You page through your options and make your selections with your fingertips. The volume and other controls are also controlled with just a tough or two from you. It is this ease of use that is what makes the iPhone different from the other high-end smart phones.
The features of the iPhone are another way that it is different from the other smart phones. This phone is crammed packed with features. As some would say, "this is a mack daddy phone". What are the features that this phone has that others lack? First, there is the fact that the Apple iPhone has given the user the ability to have music, video content like movies and TV, texting, emailing, internet, photography and GPS navigation all in a single device. This is in addition to having great call quality. When you look at the fact that this allows the user to only need a single device instead of having to cart around a PDA, MP3 player, camera, cell phone and GPS system, and you have a very appealing device. These features are what make the iPhone different from all of the others.
Is there anything else that makes the iPhone different? Yes, there are but these may not be positive differences. it is only available with AT&T's cell phone service. If you happen to be in an area with limited or no service by AT&T then you are out of luck if you want an iPhone. Another feature that makes the iPhone different is the battery. It cannot be replaced. If your battery dies, then you need a new phone. Not very good news to someone that has just spent $500 on a phone. There is no way to add to the memory of the device. You can purchase your Apple iPhone with either 6 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB of memory. If you run out of room on your phone, you have to delete something. There are no slots for memory cards. This is something that Apple should have researched better. Teens who love music and video content can burn through 8 GB or memory in record time.
Overall, what makes the iPhone different from all of the others is its ease of use and versatility. Along those lines, Apple did a fabulous job. Just like with anything else it is not a perfect phone, then again, what is?