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Apple iPhone 4G spotted

Smart Techie — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT

We spotted a video showing next generation iPhone named as iPhone 4G. Its look like, the device probably packed with AMOLED display, a front video call camera and furnished by aluminium body. iPhone 4G looks more sleek than its predecessors. As of now it is just a creative video shown below, we can’t confirm anything until any official announcement from Apple.

Virgin offers 100 Mbps broadband

Smart Techie — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:05:00 GMT

Yesterday, Virgin media announced 100 Mbps high speed broadband internet service to its UK customers. Already it provides 10, 20 and 50 Mbps broadband internet service. This 100 Mbps is especially for residential customers. Company claims it as major growth and plans for 200 Mbps. Virgin media confirms that this service will be available from this year end. You can download a normal mp3 song in just 5 seconds using 100 Mbps connection.

Virgin uses fiber optic cables to deliver high speed broadband services. Increase in broadband speed simultaneously improves business web hosting services. In US, FCC suggests broadband service providers to boost up their speed upto 100 Mbps. According to media reports Google and Cisco plans for ultra high speed networks, we are eagerly waiting for announcements from these giants. Virgin may campaign 200 Mbps broadband test possibly by May 2010.

Nokia N97 mini gold edition

Smart Techie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:25:00 GMT

As like Nokia 8800 Arte model, N97 mini also comes in gold edition. Difference between N97 mini and N97 mini gold edition is none other than its 18 carat gold plated body. It features the same hardware and software specification. Gold edition phone is packed with a specially designed gold plated headset. This luxury beauty is priced at $860 and will be available from second quarter of this year. Even though It looks gorgeous than normal one but it is not everybody gadget, designed only for rich people.

Windows Phone 7 gets official at MWC

Smart Techie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:58:00 GMT

Today is a notable day in our pocket calendars, finally Windows mobile 7 gets official at MWC. Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer announced Windows Phone 7, its not phone it is next generation Windows mobile OS. Important aspects of Windows Phone 7 are it has a interface embedded with Zune and Xbox Live. He also said that this new OS will be completely different from the present one in both performance and visual appearance. When we saw the demo, the interface looks very beautiful and elegant. Balmer also said, there will be no more start button and start menu in mobile phones which runs Windows Phone 7. But Adobe expressed that the company doesn't give flash support for Windows Phone 7 this year. There is no official response from Microsoft regarding this. Balmer simply said Windows Phone is designed to give "What people want in their hands".

Windows Phone 7 looks similar to Zune HD interface, home page includes lot of re-arranging options. Even though Microsoft delivered more about its new OS, it will be available only on this year holiday season, on the other words you have to wait atleast 10 more months to get new devices powered by Windows Phone 7. Windows Phone 7 should not allow other interfaces like HTC Sense, Touch Flo 3D, TouchWiz on its top. Hope Window Phone 7 will change all bad opinions about Windows mobile and act as more tough competitor for Palm OS, Symbian, Android and Bada.

Simfi gives WiFi to all

Smart Techie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:05:00 GMT

Sagem Orga and Telefonica jointly announced their new invention called Simfi. Simfi is a normal GSM sim card integrated with WiFi circuits. Using this you can turn a 3G GSM mobile to serve WiFi. This is good news for the people who owns 3G mobile phone without WiFi. More about Simfi can be heard at coming Mobile World Congress - MWC meet.

Archos 9 PC vs Apple iPad

Smart Techie — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:46:00 GMT

Archos 9 PC tablet, known to be the new competitor of Apple iPad. Archos 9 PC is the latest tablet from major PC tablet maker Archos. Both iPad and Archos 9 are best ones, let us go in detail to uncover pros and cons of these two. Archos 9 PC is powered by Intel Atom processor 1.1Ghz, 8.9 inches resistive touch screen display, Windows 7 starter edition OS and the device weighs 0.8 kg. Incase of usage the Archos 9 PC almost replaces our daily PC or notebook.

Apple iPad is powered by its own 1Ghz A4 processor, Mac OS X v10, 9.7 inch touch screen display, weighs only 0.68 kg (WiFi) model and 0.73 kg (WiFi + 3G) model. Archos 9 PC lacks 3G which is available on iPad, weighs more but still compact due to its dimension. It supports widely used Windows OS. So, it can able to support more applications than ipad. When considering ease of usage iPad wins through its superior safari web browser, iPod music player, multi touch display, etc. Even though Archos 9 PC supports more apps and popular windows OS but it lacks in terms of responsiveness and navigation. Using both these devices gives an experience like using portable outdoor chairs. If you need a tablet with Windows OS go with Archos 9 PC but If you need an perfect tablet device and you are the person not considering about OS choose Apple iPad. Finally the Apple iPad wins over Archos 9 PC with more margin.

Apple iPad - 9 / 10

Archos 9 PC - 7 / 10

Safe on Construction process

Smart Techie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:54:00 GMT

Construction is one of the major needed one for every business. It is a major industry never faces high falls in stocks. People working in this occupation is more comparing to other sectors. Safety measures are must for construction works. Workers do their job even at 40th floor without fear. But this should be carried out with necessary safety equipments. When talking about safety tools which protect our self from severe damages are pants, jackets, shoes, knee pads, gloves, etc.

Construction gear is one of the famous online store for construction based safety tools. You can get safety equipments from popular manufacturers like Carhartt, Caterpillar, Dickies, etc. you can able to compare same product of different brands over here at low cost. Working without safety equipments is not good and safer. At least you should wear work gloves on handling risky materials like hot metal pieces, bricks, rods and other raw materials. Additionally tool bags and belts help in carrying your work with less strain. Sweatshirts are much useful one when working under unsuitable climate conditions, especially those who work in mines, high and low temperature areas. Please be safe by using appropriate construction gears and enjoy your work.

HTC Google Nexus one - Review

Smart Techie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:21:00 GMT

Google Nexus one sold more than 1lakh devices this weekend. Eventhough iPhone and Palm pre crosses more than Nexus one figure, it is a good numeral because Nexus one can be used only with T-mobile's 3G in the country and direct sale from Google. Device grabs people through its sexy and stunning look. Every process runs faster using Snapdragon 1Ghz CPU with 512MB RAM and 512MB ROM on Eclair (Android v2.1). Call quality is pretty good, can't hear much noise on both ends. Much appreciated thing is Voice to Text feature does some magic on massaging and web applications. AMOLED display gives sharp display but not well in sunlight as like iPhone.

There are lots of apps available in the Android market but less numbers are available from leading developers. Google should concentrate on gaming part which is one of the important thing when considering a smartphone. We expect such a same device like Nexus one powered by WinMo OS from HTC especially on this price range. Overall Nexus one is the best Android device in the current market not the best smartphone. You need a sleek and powerful Android device just go for Nexus one, it really fulfill your needs and grabs less bucks from your pockets.

Rating: 8.3 / 10

Dual boot your WinMo device

Smart Techie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:09:00 GMT

GenY Dual boot software has been released at XDA developer's website. GenY is used to boot dual boot your windows mobile with both Android and Windows mobile OS. At start-up GenY asks to choose your OS to boot the device and the software is designed with fast and auto boot options. XDA developers done a great job make way in using different OS in a single device. You can check more details and installation guide at their website. This initial version can be installed in Windows mobile having WinMo6.1 or WinMo6.5 OS.

Apple announced iPad

Smart Techie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:02:00 GMT

iPad, a new comer to the tablet world from Apple. Yeah, after a long-awaiting Apple finally announced its upcoming new product iPad. It is a tablet computer powered by Apple's own processor. It has almost all the functionalities and applications available in iPhone and iTouch. People calls this as bigger version of iTouch or iTouch. iPad ranges from $499 to $899 based on its specifications.

The device will be equipped with WiFi as default and you will get 3G on each model by adding $130 extra. AT&T will provide 3G services for iPad in the country and also offers free WiFi hotspots. You have to pay $15 for 250MB and $30 for unlimited data usage if you are getting an 3G service from AT&T. Interesting thing about the device is it has 10 hours battery backup.

Price Comparison:

16 GB - $499(WiFi) - $629(WiFi+3G)

32 GB - $599(WiFi) - $729(WiFi+3G)

64 GB - $699(WiFi) - $829(WiFi+3G)

Common specifications are Apple 1Ghz A4 CPU, 9.7inch display, WiFi, Digital compass, Accelerometer, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR , Lithium polymer battery and 3.5mm headset jack. Sim card tray will be available on WiFi+3G models. iPad is very useful for students of business online degrees, professionals and business peoples, whether its 3G or non 3G the device is looking fine at the demo. iPad will be initially available in selected countries in two more months.

T-Mobile gets enhanced HTC HD2

Smart Techie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Finally the much awaited HTC HD2 comes to T-Mobile USA. HTC gifted a enhanced version for the T-Mobile customers for their patience. Yes the device gets 576MB RAM, which is 128MB more than the current HD2 version. 1GB ROM instead of 512MB and the device will be bundled with 16GB MicroSD card instead of 2GB available with standard retail package. According to Windows mobile experts these specification is perfect fit for Windows mobile 7 which is going to be released later this year.

Nokia Ovi Maps new version available for download

Smart Techie — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:12:00 GMT

Nokia smart phones used Google maps for navigation search but with the advent of Ovi maps Nokia claims it is better than Google maps. To make it trust worthy Nokia released a new version of Ovi maps. This version features Turn by Turn technology, enables us to use 3D navigation, drive navigation, walk navigation, event guides and views like street view, city view, state view and country view.

Ovi maps supports voice navigation guidance for 72 countries available in 46 languages. Supported devices are 5800 xpress music, 5800 navigation edition, 5230, N97, N97 mini, E72, E55, E52, 6710 navigation edition and X6. From coming march devices will be bundled with pre-installed with new version Ovi maps. Nokia also launched the browser version of Ovi maps which has almost same functionality allows everyone to try new Ovi maps whether the person owns Nokia or not. This new ovi maps available for free download. You can also download mobile version of Ovi maps from Nokia websites and also from dedicated Ovi maps website which contains the browser version. Competing to App store, Ovi store is enhanced to download games, themes, applications and much more Nokia mobile needs. At Ovi maps launch function one of the Nokia executive announced that there will be a new phone launch on 26th Jan. Wait two more days to catch the news about the new device.

Intel Core iSeries Processors

Smart Techie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:50:00 GMT

Chip giant Intel welcomes 2010 by introducing new range of Core iSeries processors. Core i7 is already released in 2009, got some big fame. Alienware M17x laptop powered by Core i7 processor is rated as best laptop for gamers in all of its review. This January i3 and i5 are added to Core iSeries. Thus no more Core 2 series from Intel in the future. i3 series for replacement of Core 2 Duo series, i5 performs slightly better than i3 and i7 for total ultimate performance. Dell and Toshiba already released their notebook products with Core iSeries processors. Intel says iSeries processors can deliver crisp and sharp images, good video and gaming performance, less power consumption comparing to its old processors. iSeries processors got Turbo Boost and Hyper Threaded technology which enables faster multi-tasking and better performance. This new processors will give a tough competition to main competitor AMD, let us see how it works in real time environment.

CES: Panasonic Shows off 3D TV

Smart Techie — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:46:00 GMT

3D TV is considered as energetic improvement in television world. Giants like Panasonic, Philips, Sharp showcased their 3D TV in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at Las Vegas. Using 3D TV you can watch 3D movies in your home itself. But lot of consumers interested in buying full HDTV's because of its cost and day to day performance comparing to 3D TV. We encountered some 3D gadgets at Panasonic stalls. 3D TV Gadget which got lot of attention is Panasonic 3D Blue-ray player. This Blue-ray player has an abliity to play movies with 3D effect. Increase of Blue-ray usage will slash dvd and cd rates more.

People does interested in 3D TV? The answer is not much because they have to wear 3D glasses always to watch 3D movies. People already wearing spectacles never go for3D TV's. Is that People never want 3D TV? No they these 3D improvements in other things. According to an survey about 3D technologies, It will be more welcome when 3D comes to Sony Play station, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft X-box, etc. All leading players already working on it, hope we will receive an positive announcement soon.

Mozilla Firefox 3.6 out now

Smart Techie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:05:00 GMT

Yours favorite and most popular web browser Firefox 3.6 beta version is available for download. Improvements over the present version are faster javascript processing, less start-up time, faster rendering than Google's Chrome, alert for outdated plugins, support for HTML5,etc. Though this a beta version for testing purpose we can have the final release with more updates. You can download the Firefox 3.6 beta from Mozilla developer site.

CES: Escort Entourage PS

Smart Techie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:19:00 GMT

Radar and Laser expert Escort showcased their new device Entourage PS at CES. Entourage PS is not route telling device it informs the vehicle owners about the location where the vehicle is residing now. This device uses GPS technology and provide information about vehicle location through internet. Internal battery located inside the device able to send continous information upto to a maximum of 10 days. Its portable nature enables the device to carry and transform to other vehicle easily. It also sends SMS and E-mails for instant report. Information sent by Entourage PS are much useful at the time of collision repair. This location awareness and vehicle security device is priced at $350. Escort also shown their another product Entourage CIS which performs same as PS in addition it also acts as recovery tool using a key. The key automatically switch on or switch off the CIS. Entourage CIS supports 24x7 monitoring and you can get important updates from a person. But this an optional service available with this device. Entourage CIS is priced at $400. Both these devices are portable and no need to position for satellite reception. These devices will be an enemy for vehicle robbers and protects your vehicles from difficult situations.

CES: USB 3.0

Smart Techie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

USB implementers forum president explained and demonstrated USB 3.0. He says USB 3.0 is 10 times faster than current 2.0 version. It is energy efficient consumes only 1/3 of USB 2.0 power. HP brings USB 3.0 to the computer world through its Notebook and Laptop products.In his demonstration we can able to see the power of USB 3.0. Data transfer done much faster than current USB 2.0. Using USB 3.0, we no need to wait for a long time to transfer huge amount of data.

Cool download stuffs

Smart Techie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:28:00 GMT

We found some valuable and different downloadable from various websites, those details are posted here for your needs. Audio bank offers production music from popular composers which are useful for media creation. Whoever need action packed French PC games can check it out Jeux d'objets caches. Need a solitare game for your mac PC try mac solitaire.

How to handle Loans

Smart Techie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:25:00 GMT

Loan is an methodology which is used when an huge amount is needed. Loans are become major part in our life, From countries to individual citizen need loan to fulfill their requirements. There are numerous types of loans are available like Home loan, Vehicle loan, Business loan, Education loan, Personal loan, etc. Credit card is an best example for loan. We can easily get it but it has risk also. When a loan is not repaid, the borrower experiences penalty, interest for unpaid interest, etc. This article mainly deals with handling those difficult situations. Important things to be in mind before taking a loan are,

Estimate the exact loan amount.
Analyze and select the loan type.
Consider your repaying capacity.

Following the above steps will be helpful for smooth loan progress. Now you got loan but you are not able to repay the loan due to certain circumstances then you should examine the alternate ways to solve this problem. Techniques to resolve this circumstances are using debt consolidation loans or property management. Debt consolidation loans is taking an another loan to repay other various loans. For example you are not able to pay your credit card bill then it leads to pay high interest and penalty fees. To avoid this you can take a loan at low interest rate and pay your credit card bill on time. Other than this debt consolidation technique is used for replacing more number of loans into a single consolidated loan at low interest rate.

CES: Qualcomm announced 1.5Ghz powered chip

Smart Techie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:54:00 GMT

One of the leading mobile processor manufacturer Qualcomm announced its forthcoming mobile CPU models at Consumer Electronics Show (CES). There are two CPU models got more attention. First one 1.3Ghz processor and second is Dual core processor clocked at 1.5Ghz. We have already know Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor made an revolution in 2009 smart phone market. HTC HD2 is the best example for Qualcomm's success in last year. Qualcomm's announcement at CES give tough competition for Nvidia Tegra series procesors. Eventhough we got this good news it wiill take some time, may be Q3 or Q4 of 2010 to get devices powered by these processors.