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9.5 Hour Battery Life

2009-09-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

Let me share to you my newly discovered Net Book that has a long lasting laptop battery?It is from ASUS company the new netbook includes a six-cell “Super Hybrid Engine” battery pack and, depending how it is used, it is possible to adjust the computer for better performance and efficient energy consumption. Some reports said the netbook has an Intel N280 processor that draws about 2.5 power watts, although Intel has not given enough details about the new processor.According to Richard Shim, research manager for IDC’s Personal Computing program, netbook batteries that are now available in the market can last up to 4 hours, epending on the screen and wireless capabilities.

The fact that the Asus Eee PC 1000HE can achieve up to 9.5 hours of battery life is really impressive. Richard Shim needs to see it to believe it, because if it is true, then the long battery-life could generate more interest from customers and netbook sales could rise more than expected

The Asus Eee PC 1000HE weighs 3.2 pounds (1.45 kg) including the battery. It has a 10-inch display, 1 GB memory (RAM) and a 160 GB hard drive. It also includes high speed connectivity anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11 and Bluetooth, Windows XP as preinstalled operating system and exclusive 10GB Eee storage with easy accessibility anywhere online.

Most Wanted Laptop

2009-08-09T04:13:00.000-07:00

The first thing that would pop out in my mind when I heard this stuff is that "the best-known for expensive and highly recommended accessories, high-performance PCs, and delivers a good gaming laptop at a reasonable price. There is no such “cheap” thing in there product because all are designed and produced by the game machine maker that creates the premium packages with premium prices that is exclusively just for Alienware accessory. For an Alienware laptop, the m17 is priced within a reasonable ballpark even while packing 1GB of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2 graphics processing power on board. As a result, this monstrous desktop replacement runs modern games at a respectable clip.The Alienware M17 laptop provides fairly solid audio with its 2.1-speaker configuration. While a little tinny, the two front-firing cones are acceptable enough for cube rocking--and surly looks from neighboring officemates.As a gaming machine, the m17 delivers speed where it counts, but it lags a little in more conventional office-application tests.

The Alienware M17 has a big 17-inch screen. Though it is not as eye-blastingly bright as some normal laptop that I have seen but it also displays a normal desktop and color. Even so, the screen doesn't get the picture quite right at the default settings. Some colors get a little muted and warmer colors get cool. Also, the screen is glossy. That means colors look good when viewing the LCD indoors, but viewing anywhere near daylight will bring a little look fiercely. It also goes without saying that desktop replacement notebook batteries don't last long. In this case, you get just under 2 hours on a charge. That's really not surprising given this laptop's big, gawky, heavy design: It weighs a full 9.5 pounds and measures 15.6 by 11.7 by 2 inches.

The biggest beef in the Alienware is with the rubberized wrist rest. Or maybe I should say, "wrist landing pad." Its so huge, you coul park a can of coke on it without fear of hitting as you type. Seriously, it feels like an unnecessarily large gap between the keys and the edge of the notebook. I do like the touchpad and its long, thick mouse button bar, but trying to go back and forth between that and the keys forced my hands into an awkward angle. So make sure you've got good carpal tunnel coverage on your medical plan before buying this laptop (or get an external mouse).

iPhones versus Palmtop

2009-08-08T05:56:00.000-07:00

Let me share you some tips on choosing the best gadgets that are very handy, user -friendly and easy to learn. Which is better IPhones or PalmTop ? About their similarities and differences, what makes them very popular to the crowd?

Let me start in the Iphone fever. Iphones today are very popular especially to those who love music and love playing many applications like high capacity external and internal , high pixelate resolution with a 2 lead flash camera, scrolling images, flash games, music playlist and music editor, Wifi-ready, touch screen and touch pad , fast downloads and less bufferring that will make the user enjoy the moment when he or she is exploring his or her Iphones.

People nowadays are looking for enjoyment and convenient way of using mobile phones not just the simple way of texting but also the gratification of the latest and most advanced features that are built-in the device like Wifi-ready, very loudspeakers and the very own high resolution with 2 lead flash cameras that is very similar to a high digital cameras with a clear and nice image capture or shall I say the DSLR digital cameras. They want a package that will satisfied not just their very need but also their want to do and even experiment more hidden features of the Iphones that only you, yourself can discover.

And for the PalmTop it is likely a mini Laptop that is big as your palm. It is also like a mini computer that has also a mini hard drive or the memory card where you can store all your data. It has also many features but not as a advanced to the Iphones. Anyway, PalmTop are popular only to those who are workaholic and also for the business people because of its style and the it is program. It has also a music and video player and editor and loudspeakers. The style of the device is not the catchy like Iphones because it has a dry and dull screen color. And lastly the cameras are not that clear compared to Iphones with High resolution flash cameras. But Iphones and PalmTop are very similar but their only difference is that the features and software applications used in order to give spark or appealing to the crowd.

So, no wonder why Iphones are loved by everybody and become obsession that’s because of its amazing features and advance built-in software.

Amazing mp3 by Samsung

2009-08-08T05:52:00.000-07:00

There are many different reasons why people require an MP3 player. However, no matter what the reason is, there is one common thread between all - and that is the need to take your music and digital entertainment files with you no matter where you go. Whether you are on an airplane or driving driving a car.

What makes this Samsung 2GB MP3 player so amazing is the sophistaction the product carries. This extremely stylish MP3 player allows you to listen to your favorite songs, while viewing photographs that make your smile. The design of this portable music player allows you to easily fit it inside of your pocket, it's only 1.8" thin and weight only 1.8 ounces.

However, it is the wide variety of media files that it can play that really sets this music player apart. This Samsung MP3 player can support MP3 files as well as WMA and WMA-DRM10 file formats. Of course, it can also accurately display JPEG files.

One of the other features that makes this MP3 player so unique is the built-in FM tuner, which will scan all the FM range and then automatically programs the available FM stations into your presets. This is great if you are simply tired of the music you have downloaded onto your device, now you can listen to your favorite songs on and off of the radio.

Itunes Versus Microsoft Player

2009-08-08T05:43:00.000-07:00

It seems in this day and age that many people cannot even function without hearing some sort of music for a length of time. Music is as popular as ever, new bands are coming out daily, hits are being synthesized left and right, and car stereos are still blaring all over the roadways. Many people whom have desktops use Windows Media Player, as it is the default player on the systems these days.

While this is a good player, I believe there is something better than Microsoft's Windows Media Player, and guess what, it's also free. You have probably heard of them by now. The player is called 'iTunes", and it is a very impressive music player as well. iTunes is absolutley free to download, however you can buy songs from your favorite artists right out of the iTunes Store.

When using iTunes you can, like Windows Media Player, play movies, music, and even watch television. It seems to me that iTunes makes it's a lot easier to navigate though. On Windows Media Player there are all of the minimizing and opening boxes leading into further detail about the song you're listening to. But Apple's iTunes places icons at the top left and makes everything a lot more simple.

Microsoft's Windows Media Player does have a higher point than iTunes. Windows Media Player is much easier to use when it comes to burning music onto discs, so you can travel with your music in your car. But not many people use cd's anymore. Instead, many people use iPods and other MP3 players that can hold multiple gigs of music, whereas a cd can only hold about 60-80 minutes tops.

9th SONA of Pres. Arroyo

2009-07-27T05:09:00.001-07:00

In the 27th day of July at exactly 3:45 pm, we heard and saw the 2009 SONA State of the Nations Address of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for the 2009-2010. This would be her last and final SONA before leaving her presidency in the government. This is the chance to critic about her tenure in the past years had brought up our country from poverty and corruption. This is the right to hear the president’s speech and judge if it realistic and sustainable.

The 2009 SONA of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in the year 2009-2010 was all about the clarifications of her numerous political issues that surround her. She also talked about Political reforms, Philippine Balance Budget and the National Budget and Management (this is the highlights I think on her 2009 SONA), Education for All(this for the out-of school- youth program), Automated Election (for fast work, less time and security of the said Election 2010). The 2009 SONA State of the Nations Address of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was really a hot issue in the Congress and in the Senate because everybody was looking forward on her decision if she will end her presidency or lengthen time of power in the History of the Philippine Government.

The 2009 SONA of President Arroyo also conveys and highlights many achievements and accomplishments during her administration as well as the status of the government programs in the country since her first year of seat as a President of the Philippine Government. She may also clarify and discuss some political issues and reforms that have a big impact to her governance. As what I have stated that she is still our president or shall I say and maybe forever our president because she has the power to command and do things in the other way around, anytime she can declare “ Martial Law” in order to lengthens her presidency and rule our government back to her hands. The SONA 2009 of President Gloria Arroyo was merely about the National Budget for the 2009. But Budget Secretary Rolando Abaya said that they have not finalized the national budget for 2009 yet and cannot meet the deadline for budget proposal submission to Congress until next month. On the other side, if we will compare with the past years SONA, we must now expect a lot of mass rallies and protest across the country as Mrs. Arroyo delivers her SONA 2009.

But still all of us were still looking forward of what would happen in our country after the 2009 SONA of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Although the SONA of President Gloria Arroyo was successful many of the Filipino people are still arguing and not convinced on what she said and stated because on the issue and as what the Filipino people will expect after speech delivery. What will happen in our country after the 2009 SONA? If this would be her final and last SONA? Or there will be another one.

re leaving her presidency in the government. This is the chance to critic about her tenure in the past years had brought up our country from poverty and corruption. This is the right to hear the president’s speech and judge if it realistic and sustainable.

The 2009 SONA of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in the year 2009-2010 was all about the clarifications of her numerous political issues that surround her. She also talked about Political reforms, Philippine Balance Budget and the National Budget and Management (this is the highlights I think on her 2009 SONA), Education for All(this for the out-of school- youth program), Automated Election (for fast work, less time and security of the said Election 2010). The 2009 SONA State of the Nations Address of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was really a hot issue in the Congress and in the Senate because everybody was looking forward on her decision if she will end her presidency or lengthen time of power in the History of the Philippine Government.

The 2009 SONA of President Arroyo also conveys and highlights many achievements and accomplishments during her administration as well as the status of the government programs in the country since her first year of seat as a President of the Philippine Government. She may also clarify and discuss some political issues and reforms that have a big impact to her governance. As what I have stated that she is still our president or shall I say and maybe forever our president because she has the power to command and do things in the other way around, anytime she can declare “ Martial Law” in order to lengthens her presidency and rule our government back to her hands. The SONA 2009 of President Gloria Arroyo was merely about the National Budget for the 2009. But Budget Secretary Rolando Abaya said that they have not finalized the national budget for 2009 yet and cannot meet the deadline for budget proposal submission to Congress until next month. On the other side, if we will compare with the past years SONA, we must now expect a lot of mass rallies and protest across the country as Mrs. Arroyo delivers her SONA 2009.

But still all of us were still looking forward of what would happen in our country after the 2009 SONA of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Although the SONA of President Gloria Arroyo was successful many of the Filipino people are still arguing and not convinced on what she said and stated because on the issue and as what the Filipino people will expect after speech delivery. What will happen in our country after the 2009 SONA? If this would be her final and last SONA? Or there will be another one.

Desktop versus Laptop

2009-07-09T07:05:00.000-07:00

In this fast-changing technological world, sometimes you are faced with some difficult choices. For instance, your current computer has matured to the ripe old age of six months and has been deemed obsolete. Now it's time to purchase a new computer and the question is, "Should I buy a laptop or a desktop?" But just because laptops are the new craze, it does not mean that you should run right out and get one.

There are many arguments in favor of both the laptop and the desktop PC. Let's start with the laptop. Even if you don't see yourself taking a PC with you when you leave the house, and even if you don't feel the desperate need to check your email and surf the Web wherever you are, a laptop might still be a great option. Laptops are a great option when you want to take your PC anywhere including in and around your house.

Desktop PCs take up space. Even though they're getting smaller and sleeker, the laptop takes the gold medal for being an obtrusive-free zone. Because it's a completely self-contained unit, you don't have to deal with a separate monitor, CPU, and the extra cords to power them. With a laptop PC you've got one power cord, and that's only when you need to recharge. Plus, if you get one with a wireless adapter built in (along with an accompanying wireless network in your home or community) you can connect to the Internet without being leashed to the wall. You can even get a wireless printer that communicates with your laptop via magical infrared (IR), WiFi, or Bluetooth technology.

A wireless laptop is only as good as the battery that powers it. If you're sitting in your garden, bed, kitchen, or even in an obscure café in Paris, or wherever, you don't want to be interrupted after only an hour by that terrible "low battery... doomsday approaching" warning. You want time to enjoy your wire-free life. And with advancements in battery, hardware, and software technology (yes, software can drain your battery too) and with more powerful processors that run cooler, you can get as many as five hours from your laptop (well, some of them, you'll want to check with the manufacturer). Plenty of time to get things done without plugging in.

Of course, the main benefit of a laptop is the portability. This can be a huge benefit, allowing you to take your computer to and from work, on planes, on camping trips, and practically anywhere else. Along with this benefit comes a large drawback. It is just as easy for someone else to walk off with it as it is for you. Laptops are stolen at an alarming rate, because they are just so easy to steal. And when that computer is stolen, not only do you lose the value of the computer, but also all of your valuable data. Yes, the laptop used to be a less powerful option than a desktop PC. However, it's been gaining serious ground. Thanks to mainstream computing going the way of multi-core processor technologies, real people like us can have the same type of computing power that big businesses have. Although the laptop hasn't beaten the performance available in the most powerful desktop PC, it's getting close... Real close.

Desktops are a great option if you want to pay a little less and get a little more. Although it appears that we've been on the laptop bandwagon, there are areas where a desktop PC trumps its wireless counterpart. Here's one. If you're looking for a PC that can scream through multimedia downloads (think music, movies, and that massive vacation video that Aunt Lucy sent before realizing it was 30 MB) a desktop PC can really provide major bang for the buck.

When you're looking for mega performance features in a reasonably priced package, the desktop PC could be the right solution for you. With a larger tower or "box," the manufacturer has a lot more space to work with and can pack in a great deal more, truly awesome, technologies. For instance, any great new processor that comes out favors the desktop PC first.

Dual-core processors? Desktop then laptop. Quad-core processors? Desktop and almost laptops, they're not flooding the market yet, but they're out there.With a desktop PC the entertainment world is your massively entertaining oyster. From your favorite DVDs to music collections to the latest hottest PC game titles, the desktop PC can be your gateway to sheer bliss. Because it can handle more powerful technologies you can experience your multimedia with amazing clarity and with no lag time. You can also purchase multiple large hard drives and CD/DVD-ROM drives and still have space for upgrades.

Now let's talk about those future upgrades. You can upgrade to a greater extent with a desktop than you can with a laptop. Again, check with your manufacturer on the specific PC you're looking at, but with a desktop you've got greater latitude for adding more cool stuff. You can make it stronger, better, faster! Things you may want to add include additional random access memory (RAM) to help your computer address files lightening fast, a better video card, the processor, if you simply cannot live without the latest and greatest technology.

PSP versus NDS

2009-07-08T11:23:00.000-07:00

Let me share you about PSP or the Play station Portable and Nintendo. These two are both games machines that are also intended for game addict. PSP are for those who loves to play Play station 2 with a joystick and DVD games before. In this game machine it is portable meaning it is transferable, transportable. You can bring it anywhere you want and also it has nice and advance features that you will surely enjoy the moment you will hold and explore it. . The PSP is obviously more expensive than NDS.

The Playstation Portable (PSP) is the best handheld console out today. The closest competition when it comes to gaming is the Nintendo DS. While the DS trumps the PSP in terms of its library, the actual games are better on Sony’s advanced little device. But let’s go down the list to see exactly why the PSP is better than the DS. The PSP also has an analog numb. While it’s not the most intuitive piece of gaming hardware out there, having analog control on a portable device is a great thing.

The PSP-1000 is the weakest design out of all of the DS and PSP designs. The D-pad was horrible (diagonal directions were incredibly difficult to perform), and the Circle button was prone to breaking. Sony realized this and remedied those problems with the PSP-2000. The PSP-3000 offers the most options. It carries over the large and responsive D-pay from the 2000 model and adds a microphone.

Meanwhile, Nintendo has remained fairly consistent with their setup. The D-pad for the DS is highly responsive and easy to handle. However, if you have bigger hands, the DS’s small pad can become problematic. There are no problems with the face or shoulder buttons. Of course, the DS’s most innovative design choice is the inclusion of the stylus. This has been both a blessing and a curse, as some games benefit greatly from it, such as puzzle games and strategy games, while some games have suffered. The DS is a landfill for gimmick games that use the stylus. It’s also a puzzle-game lover’s dream come true. And it’s got its fair share of original titles to boot.

Another drawback that the stylus users often encounter is that it isn’t always precise. Sometimes you can be direction touching an object and it won’t respond to the stylus until it is tapped several times from various angles. The DS has a rarely-used microphone. When it does have a use, players are more likely blowing towards the microphone than actually saying anything into it. Lastly, the DSi has a camera. I haven’t seen a practical application for the camera just yet, but the DSi is still fairly new.

Zune HD Media Player by Microsoft

2009-07-08T08:38:00.000-07:00

Zune is Microsoft's music and entertainment brand that provides an integrated digital entertainment experience. The Zune platform includes a line of portable digital media players, elegant software, the Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service, and the Zune Social online music community, created to help people discover more music. Zune is part of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division and supports the company's software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space.

Zune HD is the next iteration of the Zune device family and brings a new level of listening and viewing experiences to the portable media player category. This news marks a turning point for Zune as it brings cross-platform experiences and premium video content to living rooms around the world.

Zune HD comes with a built-in HD Radio receiver so users can listen to higher-quality sound than traditional radio on the go. Users also will have access to the additional song and artist data broadcast by HD Radio stations as well as additional channels from their favorite stations multicasting in HD. If you don't like the song playing on your station's HD channel, switch to its HD2 or HD3 channels for additional programming.The bright OLED touch screen interface allows users to flip through music, movies and other content with ease, and the 16:9 widescreen format display (480x272 resolution) offers a premium viewing experience on the go. The HD-compatible output lets Zune HD customers playback supported HD video files from the device through a premium high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) audiovisual docking station (sold separately) direct to an HD TV in 720p.

Zune HD will include a full-screen Internet browser optimized for multitouch functionality.Zune HD is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing for instant streaming to the device from the more than 5 million-track Zune music store.The new line of players brings a flood of changes to the device, from a new form factor to a multitouch screen to HD radio support to the ability to play back 720p video on your HDTV (with an optional dock).

In short, the Zune HD is aggressively positioning itself against Apple's iPod touch, with its multitouch capability and App Store. What Microsoft is hoping will set the Zune HD apart are its HD radio offering and native integration with the XBox and Windows PCs, creating a sort of cloud for music and video content purchases from the soon-to-be-launched Zune Marketplace.The devices will be formally debuted at E3, and will be available this fall. No prices have been announced yet.

Lenovo Netbook

2009-07-08T08:16:00.000-07:00

The new netbook takes the best in connectivity, style and entertainment features in Lenovo's other netbooks and brings users the next level in netbook computing with improved usability and performance. These enhancements include a 12.1-inch screen, a 100 percent full-size keyboard and new graphics options with the NVIDIA ION platform.Lenovo Energizes Mini-Computing with its First 12-Inch Netbook Debuts World's First Netbook with NVIDIA's ION Graphics Processor. The IdeaPad S12 sports an Atom processor with a 12.1-inch screen and a full-size keyboard, along with a 160 GB hard drive and 1 GB of RAM. There's also a webcam featuring Lenovo's face recognition technology, as well as a 4-in-1 multicard reader. The six-cell battery will yield about six hours of battery life. Although the major draw is the Ion GPU, a lower-cost version will be available with an Intel integrated graphics chipset.

Elevating Power and Performance

Whether it's looking at photos, playing music, emailing or cruising online, consumers want smaller and more portable PCs. The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook is raising the bar for higher levels of netbook computing with choices of the Intel Atom processor with Intel integrated graphics or the Intel Atom processor with NVIDIA ION graphics. Also, for the first time on a netbook with NVIDIA's ION graphics platform, users will be able to enjoy brilliant 1080p high definition video with silky smooth playback. NVIDIA ION graphics help deliver the same features found in premium PCs at lower price points and new form factors. With enhanced graphics, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook is perfect for watching movies, playing popular games like Spore, flipping through vacation pictures or enhancing family videos.

The IdeaPad S12 netbook offers plenty of up and running time with up to six hours of battery life to support the mobile demands of netbook users1. Because netbook users need to stay connected wirelessly, the netbook comes with WiFi connectivity and ready for 3G with an ExpressCard slot to enable connectivity2. To hold the photos, music and videos users keep on their netbooks, the IdeaPad S12 netbook offers ample hard drive storage and memory with up to 160 GB of storage and 1 GB of memory. For peace of mind in case data becomes corrupted, Lenovo's Rescue System can help recover user data or device settings.

Loaded with Style and Entertainment

In addition to the netbook's sleek and sophisticated ring pattern design in black or white, users can make the netbook their one-stop entertainment device, starting from the moment they turn it on. Lenovo's expanded VeriFace facial recognition technology makes logging in a snap by recognizing the user's face. If users want "on demand" functionality, they can go into the Lenovo Quick Start environment and check email, browse the Internet and more without waiting for the full operating system to boot. They can also don any set of headphones and enjoy surround sound audio with Dolby Headphone technology. If opting to watch video on an external monitor, they can easily connect through the netbook's VGA port or HDMI port on select models. They can also choose among several multimedia formats to upload through the 4-in-1 multicard reader.

An Improved Computing Experience

Lenovo designed the IdeaPad S12 netbook for consumers looking for a super thin, portable and affordable device that offered a familiar, computing experience. Lenovo enlarged the netbook's WXGA screen from 10.1 inches to 12.1 inches for better viewing and made the keyboard 100 percent the size of a full-size laptop to make typing easier and less cramped. And when it comes to portability, by measuring less than an inch thick4, the netbook leads the industry for thinness compared to other 12-inch netbooks. The lightweight IdeaPad S12 netbook weighs in at just three pounds.

Archos Media Player

2009-07-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

The first 8GB personal media player. The Archos 2 plays video and audio and FM radio, supports microSD expansion and voice recording and song lyric files, and is only about the size of a credit card. Sound too good to be true? ...Well, it kind of is, but aside from a few minor snags the Archos 2 is still a heck of a value for this price point.

The player itself is all business, with a simple black or white facing and a sensible square pad of push-button controls, but adds a touch of class with a clean aluminum backing (which iPhones don't even have anymore). The screen itself is a 1.8" LCD with a 128 x 160 pixel resolution and a vertical orientation, which means you need to turn the player horizontally to watch video. The headphone jack is at the base of the player next to the USB port, which makes it more pocket-friendly, with the top of the player reserved for the power switch and the microSD card expansion slot. There's no "hold" switch on the player to prevent "involuntary pocket shuffling", but the buttons are flush enough and require a solid push to activate that it was never a problem for me.

The Archos 2 supports only non-DRM'ed .mp3 and .wma files for audio, so it's not going to play well with your iTunes purchases, but ID3 tags are supported and the drag-and-drop functionality when connected via USB is always welcome. Note that album art is not supported, which seems like an odd omission. Sound quality is excellent, however, with powerful volume and equalizer settings available. FM radio works just fine on the player, and I found the station scanning to be sensitive, picking up plenty of stations.

Pros:
• Small, lightweight player
• Great sound, with EQ settings available
• ID3 tag and lyric file support
• Strong FM radio performance
• Huge storage
• microSD card expansion for even more storage
• Drag-and-drop file transfers
• Extremely low price for the features

Cons:
• Utilitarian menu theme
• Poor video quality
• No album art support

Video is 15-FPS .avi only and the player comes with a software disc to help convert most video formats to one that will work on the Archos 2. But I've got to say it: if you get this player, don't get it for video. Scanlines and ghosting are abundant--watching video on this player isn't easy and at best is suited for content that focuses on large subjects that don't move much in frame. Things like sitcoms, news video podcasts, and stand-up comedy are watchable, but don't bother converting, say, Lord of the Rings for the plane flight.

All in all, you're looking at an admittedly utilitarian player, the Archos 2 packs so many features into a single tiny package that it's almost worth picking one up even if it's just as a backup player. Even if it didn't do video at all, it'd still be a strong value for a tiny player with that much space, considering your nearest iPod in price point is a 1 GB Shuffle.

Sony's PSPgo

2009-07-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

There have been rumors for at least a year that Sony had a successor in the works to the PlayStation Portable (PSP). In true Sony fashion these were first vehemently denied, then dismissed with a wink, and finally confirmed. The basic rundown of the device is that, as was predicted, it has dumped the UMD drive and will instead rely on a download only content model. We are talking games, movies, TV and music player. With the new model's 16GB of memory and inexpensive external memory available, that shouldn't be a problem. What is though is the rumor of incompatability of the device is not that suitable, and much more importantly all the existing games and movies out there on UMD discs.

Sony has made statements that they are working toward having all of these available digitally at launch, but the rub is how not to turn off current PSP owners who have an existing library of games and movies. The company said that they are working on a content transfer workaround that is a "short term good will program that would continue for years afterward." There are no concrete details yet on what that actually means, but we'll definitely hear more soon since the PSPgo is scheduled to launch in October of '09.

This strategy of phasing out the original content model also helps Sony with their relations with retailers wary of losing a software market. They will need this help when it come to selling the new hardware. If Sony can propose a workable backwards compatibility solution, keep retailers from revolting and perhaps manage a price break not too far into the hardware life cycle, the PSPgo may do well and perhaps give iTunes a little more competition, especially considering the pull Sony has in the motion picture and recording industry and the reasonable assumption that Sony has considered the download only model for the PlayStation 3. Granted that's a whole lot of ifs, but assuming they happen don't be surprised to see credible rumors in 2010 of a new hardware version of the PSPgo that has touchscreen and telephone technology built in. If that happens, the game will definitely be on.

Key Specifications of SONY PSP:

* Approx. 128 x 16.5 x 69 mm (width x height x depth)
* Weight: 5.6 ounces (including batter)
* CPU: 333MHz
* 64MB memory
* 3.8-inch display (480 x 272 resolution)
* Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
* 802.11b WiFi
* Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
* USB 2.0
* Memory Stick Micro slot
* Analog video out
* 16GB storage

Gadgets for 2009

2009-06-29T20:36:00.000-07:00

Technology has unnaturally affected the society and its surroundings in a number of ways and means. In many civilizations and societies, technology has helped develop more advanced economies (especially in today's global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure time.The modern example of technology is the rise of communication technology in the global economy, which has narrowed difficulties to human relations and interactions, as an outcome it helped generate new subcultures; the rise of cyber culture and its basis is the development of the world of Internet and the supercomputer world. Not all technology augment to increase the rate of culture in a creative way but instead technology can also help make the impossible to possible.

IPhone Tweaking

The iPhone is loved by many and hated by many as well. It is a box full of electronic surprises and it offers many more possibilities than customers and potential buyers can imagine. Getting this gadget is like going to a car dealer and buy a new car with a basic configuration, but with the possibility of adding things: installing gold rims, wide tires, fog lights, and if you want, wings. Something similar happens with the Apple phone: there is a lot of complements in form of applications and programs (more than ten thousand options) that maximize the potential of the iPhone to communicate, organize information, develop utilities and add new options of entertainment designed for this smartphone. The way to enhance your iPhone is up to you.

Apple Mac OS UNIX

The Mac already works brilliantly in managed corporate environments, even in companies that support mixed platforms. It can run Microsoft Office and Windows applications. It can connect to virtually any server and share files with virtually any computer. It can authenticate to Active Directory servers. Now with Snow Leopard, the Mac is compatible with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, the most popular messaging and collaboration software in corporate environments.
• Built-in applications are now 64-bit.
• A finely tuned engine
• Ready for the future
• Multicore. Multiple challenges
• More secure than ever
• Powerful developer tools.
• A graphic shift in performance
• Video streaming with any server

Quick Time Player X

The next generation of media players. QuickTime X is the next-generation media technology that powers the audio and video It has a built on new core technologies, it advances modern media and Internet standards. QuickTime X debuts a brand-new version of QuickTime Player, the standalone application used by millions to watch QuickTime-based video. Using the power of the Core Animation technology in Mac OS X, QuickTime Player offers a clean, uncluttered interface with controls that fade.out when they’re not needed. And large thumbnail images make navigating chaptered movies simpler than before.