Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Pixon's Day Out

According to the reports and a press release this handset is the world’s slimmest full-touch 8-megapixel camera phone.



well features doesn't lie only in slim nature,but its many many things that make the phone among the tops.

The Pixon has a 3.2-inch WQVGA touch screen display and features that include x16 digital zoom, auto-focus, fast-shutter, face detection and geo-tagging since it comes with internal GPS. Other features include a media player that supports Samsung's DNSe for audio, an FM radio, Bluetooth with A2DP and microSD card support for external memory(internal Memory is around 200MB)



But the real highlight here is the 8-megapixel camera which is set to have wide dynamic range, face detection, advanced shake reduction and smile shot



For shooting video, the phone boasts 30fps at resolutions of 720 x 480 and 120fps in QGVA high quality recording mode.

There's no tie-up with DivX or Dolby for this model, unlike LG's baby, but it will play DivX video as well as MPEG4, WMV and XviD files.



Connectivity-wise, the Pixon is a GSM, GPRS, EDGE, quad-band phone, with HSDPA at 7.2Mbps (so the same as the Renoir).

You also get Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0, a TV out connection (same as the Renoir), 200MB of internal memory and compatibility with microSD cards.

The handset also has a dedicated website called - The Photographic Adventures of Nick
Turpin.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Asus Lamborghini VX3

Asus, which was recently in the news on account of its Eee PC range of small notebooks, has released an updated version of its premier Lamborghini co-branded laptop – the VX3.

In comparison to its elder brothers, the VX3 has shrunk a bit. Firstly it is now a 12.1 inch affair and hence its size reflects its reduced stature. Nothing else has changed with regard to its styling and finish. The VX3 retains the striking yellow finish that characterizes this range, and the black sports-car logo on the lid. The construction as always is solid, with absolutely no squeaks from either the body or the hinges, which are reinforced and look pretty elegant.

The inside of the laptop (keyboard area and LCD panel) have been suitably altered to reflect its new size. For one, the LCD area has been given a simple matte finish, which is a good thing as the LCD panel is ultra-reflective and a shiny finish would have exacerbated this problem. The keyboard area retains its leather finish. It's is now surrounded by a beautifully designed bezel made of magnesium alloy, and sports a gunmetal finish.



The touchpad is a good improvement over previous models. Though it’s somewhat oddly designed, it has a good smooth finish alongside recessed mouse keys that make pointer manipulation easy.




The LCD panel is a backlit 12.1 inch affair with a native resolution of 1280 x 800, but it’s not as sharp as in some other models from Asus. It offers average levels of brightness and contrast, and has poor viewing angles. On top of that it’s got a very reflective screen, which makes working in brightly-lit areas a headache.





Connectivity-wise the VX3 is quite decently loaded. It comes with HDMI, 3 USB slots, a dual layer DVD-RW, and a multi-format card reader.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Microsoft Equipt

Microsoft Corp. has launched Microsoft Equipt, an all-in-one security and productivity software subscription service for consumers.



A Microsoft Equipt subscription gives you three great Microsoft offerings—Windows Live OneCare for improved security and performance, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 to get things done and organized, and Windows Live tools including Mail, Messenger, and Photo Gallery to connect and share with others.

Top Reasons to Buy Microsoft Equipt

1.Software essentials for your new home PC—all in one convenient install

With OneCare, Microsoft Office, and Windows Live tools like Mail and Photo Gallery on a single CD, you can get up and running quickly.

2.Award-winning protection plus performance maintenance

OneCare offers proven technologies that help protect against online threats such as viruses, malware, hackers, Trojans, and identity theft. It also automates maintenance and proactively fixes common issues to help keep your computer performing at its best.





3.A full version of Office Home and Student 2007

See all you can do with the new features in Office. Get things done and organized for home and school with improved versions of the programs you know and trust.

4.Protection and productivity for up to 3 PCs

Share your subscription with your spouse(he he).Have antivirus and Office ready to install when your daughter asks for a PC. Centralize file backups. Share a printer from a different room. This multi-PC solution keeps up with your household's changing needs.

5.Hassle-free updates and upgrades

While your subscription is active, you'll get the latest security updates and the latest version of Office Home and Student and OneCare at no additional cost.


PRICE:69.99$ (Suggested Retail Price)


System Requirements

You must accept the Microsoft Service Agreement before you can use Microsoft Equipt. You can read the Microsoft Service Agreement at http://www.microsoft.com/useterms. Service is periodically updated. Activation by Internet is required.

To use Microsoft Equipt, you need the following:

· 2GHz or faster processor

· 1 GB of RAM or more

· 4 GB of available hard disk space; a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation

· CD-ROM or DVD drive

· 1024x768 or higher-resolution monitor

· Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later (32-bit only), or Windows Vista or later (32-bit or 64-bit)

· Send to Office OneNote 2007 print driver not available on a 64-bit operating system

· Some features require Microsoft Windows Desktop Search 3.0, Windows Media Player 9.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b, Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1, microphone (close-talking for Audio Search), audio output device, video recording device (such as a webcam), TWAIN-compatible digital camera or scanner, Windows Mobile 2003-powered Smartphone or Windows Mobile 5-powered Smartphone or Pocket PC, or a router that supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

· Sharing notebooks requires users to be on the same network

· Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later, or Firefox browser

· Phishing Filter requires Windows Internet Explorer 7

· Internet connectivity required; broadband access recommended (fees may apply)

· Windows Live OneCare file backup and restore functionality require CD or DVD burner, external hard drive, locally networked computers, or USB-connected storage device

· Creation or usage of a Windows Live ID will be required as part of the service activation.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Asus Eee PC 1000H

The original Eee PC was the very first 'netbook' of sorts, and its popularity opened up a whole new segment.

The 1000H signifies a significant departure from the simple finish and styling that was typical of the Eee PC range. For one, it's given up a plain matte look for a glossy black finish. While this may look elegant the first time you see it, the truth is that it’s a horrible fingerprint and dust magnet.




With a weight of 1.46 kg and dimensions of 10.5 x 7.5 x 1.0 to 1.5 inches, this is easily the largest 10" netbook available today. The build quality is sound, with no extra flex in the body, and the reinforced hinges give it the reliability most Asus products boast of.

The keyboard is easily the best seen in any Eee PC so far. It's well-proportioned at 92 percent of the size of a normal full-sized keyboard, offers a comfortable typing experience via the 'just right' texture finish of the keys, and has adequate space around the mouse pad for you to position both hands easily. This setup allows you to work comfortably and accurately.The touchpad, however, proved to be a disappointment.

Connectivity-wise, the 1000H is similar to offerings from other manufacturers. It offers 3 USB slots, a multi-slot reader, VGA out, Bluetooth (thankfully!), and a Kensington security slot. It also offers 802.11N as a bonus.






As expected, this Eee PC is based on an Intel Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.8 GHz. The device offers 1GB of RAM, and has an 80GB HDD. While the processor is a bit faster than the standard 1.6 GHz offering, it didn’t offer much more with regard to multi-tasking, which was already quite robust.The one thing that does set the 1000H apart from other netbooks is its audio capability. The 1000H comes with Dolby Sound room technology.

The 1000H we tested came with a 6-cell battery. This allowed us to make the laptop battery last well over 7 hours with prudent use, and even rough usage got around 6½ hrs.

Asus has come up with a winner. Despite its irritating glossy finish, the 1000H has extremely good performance, very good battery life, surprisingly good sound, and a well-designed keyboard only at Rs.26,000/-

Saturday, September 13, 2008

New Tag Established..!!

hello friends.

Thanks for all the co-operation and suggestions all you people gave me which helped me a lot to improve my blog vastly.


This Tag is called as "INNOVATOR OF THE WEEK".This tag will be presented to the person every week for his/her excellent work in word of blogging and thoughts in the blog.

This week's tag is provided to my very own blog friend,Mr.Hemant Potluri.I insist all bloggers to kindly visit the lovely 3 blogs by hemant,which are full of thoughts,ideas,innovations,feelins and many more..!!

I herby post the address of hemant's 3 blog cllections:

ME MYSELF AND THE WORLD: http://hemanthpotluri.blogspot.com
ME MYSELF AND PICTURES: http://hemuphoto.blogspot.com
ME MYSELF AND LAUGHTER: http://hemujokes.blogspot.com

Friends this award will be awarded weekly so other bloggers hang on for next week innovator awards..!!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Hands on VOCABS...!!

I have come across a nice web portal(most importantly indian origin) which revolves arounds words,spells and meanings.

well one need to have a control over speech and its only possible if we use proper spells in eglish along side we also need to know the meaning of words used.

A website,www.mnemonicdictionary.com . This website revolve around helping people to learn words easily with help of mnemonics or memory aids which easily gets saved in our memory and help in retaining the word for a longer period of time.



I would know highlight points that actually captures my hands on..!!

Features:

1.Search engine: This web portal has simple interface to simply search meaning and details about a word.Along side,it also provides simpler feautres to understand what does the meaning state.



2.Wordlist: Authorised users can form a wordlist for easier retrieval of word meanings probably for their future lists.(very nice feature)



3.Word Test:well this feature actually helped me a lot and i find this feature actually makes this site very different from others.This section is very helpful to jugde one person w.r.t the knowledge of words.




4.word games:Fun being an important part in life;this web portal also includes this features which actually can serve both;as knowledge as well as game.

5.Forum and chat:well discussion forum for end usersand chat amoung them.well this feature is also prime,may be because this helps interactions between end users.




Verdict:

It is effective site for english learners and people who need to know more spells and words.I would say,it requires lil more graphical feel,rest all superb.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Selling Strategy ..!!!

A few days after news of Vodafone trying to sell the iPhone 3G on installments came through, Airtel is using the same strategy.

Airtel in partnership with VISA, will offer easy finance options to VISA cardholders of four major banks for purchasing the Apple iPhone 3G.



The handsets can be acquired on monthly instalments for periods ranging from nine to 24 months, depending on the bank and the option on offer.

iPhone 3G is priced at Rs. 31,000 for 8GB and Rs. 36,100 for the 16GB version and is available in two colours - black and white.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Technology for Teachers..!! well done india..!!

In India,we say we lack quality education.Technology though is growing at peak rate,we still lack awareness.

But its been few months i see technology growing along with awareness in society.
and it is indeed a good news..!!



Teachers in india,always given high reputation and respect and to highlight the President Pratibha Patil launched a web portal by Friday;where,Teachers from across the country can now share their professional ideas and thoughts.

This portal www.teachersofindia.org was launched on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

"The portal will offer a platform for sharing best practices and generating discussion in teaching community," Patil said while launching the portal.

The initial phase of the portal, developed by Azim Premji Foundation with the National Knowledge Commission, envisages a space for teachers to express their ideas and share their thoughts.

"It also envisages beginning of a district-wise directory of resource organisations working in education, which will help teachers gain access to material and people in their area," said a statement issued by the president's office.

I consider this to be a step towrds unity and integrity.

lets make india the best..!!!

Tagged Me..!!!

This is 'MY' pic of my desktop.. I was tagged by the techie buddy Hemanth and bubbly friend of mine,priya.


The tag is called The Desktop story.
Main Rules were:-)
1. Prnt screen your desktop.
2. Put the image in your post.
3. Write a story on it.

Well i will shorten the script and post just few lines on this..!!

1.NAME:PRAJYOT MAINKAR
2.AGE:22
3.FAV HOBBY:SLEEPING

well actually i followed this style from the cricketers intro videos ha ha..!!

thanks for the support and cooperations guys...!!

another award received was forwarded by hemant->priya and finally to me..yepi..!!




god bless...!!

Friday, September 5, 2008

It's "Chrome" Time..!!

At Google, Engineers keep saying: “launch early and iterate.” While this approach is usually limited to google engineers, it apparently applies to google mailroom as well!



All of Google members spend much of time working inside a browser.So What they really needed was not just a browser, but also a modern platform for web pages and applications, and that's what googe set out to build.

Finally landed up with Chrome(Beta).Now lets sort out the featres of this browser.

-NEW TAB PAGE

Every time you open a new tab, you'll see a visual sampling of your most visited sites, most used search engines, and recently bookmarked pages and closed tabs.

-APPLICAION SHORTCUT

Use web apps without opening your browser. Application shortcuts can directly load your favorite online apps

-DYNAMIC TABS

You can drag tabs out of the browser to create new windows, gather multiple tabs into one window or arrange your tabs however you wish -- quickly and easily.

-CRASH CONTROL:

Every tab you're using is run independently in the browser, so if one app crashes it won't take anything else down.

-INCOGNITO MODE

Don't want pages you visit to show up in your web history? Choose incognito mode for private browsing

-SAFE BROWSING

Google Chrome warns you if you're about to visit a suspected phishing, malware or otherwise unsafe website.


-INSTANT BOOKMARK


Want to bookmark a web page? Just click the star icon at the left edge of the address bar and you're done.

-IMPORTING SETTINGS

When you switch to Google Chrome, you can pick up where you left off with all the bookmarks and passwords from your existing browser

-SIMPLER DOWNLOAD


No intrusive download manager; you see your download's status at the bottom of your current window.