588 - Buttons - Texture
Originally uploaded by Patrick Hoesly
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Sunday, 27 June 2010
iPhone 4 Antenna Snafu - Bad Touching the Phone!
Apple has released their new iPhone 4 to much fanfare! Quickly though, the excitement turned to outcry as the phones were shown to drop calls when held in the left hand. The problem is when a user bridges the gap between the two external antennas. Or to paraphrase Apple.... Bad Touching.Interestingly, a Danish Professor predicted that the external iPhone 4 antenna would not perform as well as claimed by Apple. What this Snafu really means for Apple and AT&T has yet to play out, but those following iPhone stores know, the redesign was in response to poor call quality in the 3Gs design.
Apple has said 1) we the public are holding the iPhone 4 incorrectly (as if my 40 years of phone usage has been an exercise in futility) and 2) they will be patching their software to address this issue, however... this does not appear to be a software issue, but a fundamental antenna physics problem. What this means is everyone will need to buy a case for their phone to solve an Apple generated problem (and in turn make even more money for Apple).
"We strongly recommend you go and read it right now, but here's a taster of the beautifully worded explanation: "[The aerial design] would be fine... except for one design component. The user. Users have hands and hands are made of flesh, which to a radio wave looks like a big bag of conductive saline solution. As submariners know, if you surround an antenna with a large lump of salty water, it stops working: it's shielded from the outside again, and its electrical length will change dramatically."
--- CNET
Thursday, 24 June 2010
More tests to the iPhone 4 glass faces.
Now with the iPhone 4 officially released, the people over at iFixYouri Have repeated their drop test to test the iPhone 4 glass. Really, it may be stronger to hold up to daily finger usage, however it appears that with just a few drops, the glass will shatter.I know I, as well as many others, were hoping for a harder plastic surface which could withstand more abuse. It appears with Apple's design to expose the edge of the glass, that more damage could be done, than if the glass edging was protected more. More tests I'm sure will be done to the phones, and more solid conclusions will follow.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
773 - FireFox Fur - Pattern
773 - FireFox Fur - Pattern
Originally uploaded by Patrick Hoesly
I love using FireFox. It is fast, and safe to use. I also enjoy all the add-ons (plug-ins) that make the browser unique to how I interact with the web.
Monday, 21 June 2010
Sunday, 20 June 2010
10 Reasons To Hate Apple iPad!!!!!!!!!!
The much-hyped launch of Apple's new tablet-style computer yesterday has done little to change my belief that it's a solution looking for a problem.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, in trademark black turtle-neck sweater, said, "iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Creating a new category in the fast-moving electronics industry is no mean feat. Let's not forget that despite its numerous successes, even Apple has not always been able to do that. There were portable music players before the iPod, and smartphones before the iPhone. There weren't many square computers before its G4 Cube, but then that product bombed anyway.
Is the iPad really a brand new category of device?
I fail to see that it is. As we've established, tablet computers have been around for many years. What makes the iPad drastically different? It runs a different operating system (most others run Windows or Linux) and because it's from Apple, integrates well with the likes of Apple's iTunes and its online iBookstore, and can run all the apps than run on the iPhone. That's about the long and short of it.
Apple's says the iPad is a "magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price". But who really needs it? iPhone users already have access to the thousands of apps in the Apple App Store (not to mention an existing subscription to a telecoms operator). Anyone with a laptop, notebook or netbook has large-screen portable computing nailed, with the advantage of a folding keyboard that protects the screen from scratches and knocks and is more familiar and faster than the iPad's on-screen touch keyboard.
Much has been made of the argument that it will revolutionise publishing because you can download thousands of books, or read newspapers on it in glorious full colour. Sure, for a few hours. While Apple claims "up to 10 hours" of battery life you're unlikely to see that in real-world situations, especially once you have a number of battery-hungry apps running from the App Store and are using Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity in anger.
Compare battery life to the e-reader competition: the Kindle from Amazon claims the battery will last 7 days from a single charge, while Sony's eReader measures battery life as up to 7,500 continuous page turns. So it's not a direct e-reader competitor, if all you want to do is read digital books on the move.
so i decided to put Top 10 Reasons To Hate Apple iPad!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Based on the OS of iPhone
At the first glimpse it appears that iPad is a stretched version of iPhone. However, the OS and interface is the same. What's the big deal in using the same phone features in a bigger device. What irks most is that you have drag-and-drop feature.
2. No multi-tasking
Steve Jobs was proud to announce his cheap laptop that he called iPad. But even a netbook allows you to run your browser, a Word Document and media player simultaneously. So it high time for Mr. Steve's to define a new breed of laptops that satisfies most of the smartphone characteristics and some of the netbooks features.
3. Reading books on the iPad
The web's abuzz with rumors that iPad is a Kindle killer. With hands on experience, your eyes would not tolerate iPad for more than 2 hours. You are most likely to suffer a headache. To know more you can go through a lively conversation between Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle.
4. No physical keyboard
This is a big crime. Typing on a touchscreen might sound nice, but the hassles are only known to the people who have used it. Just a misplaced tap on the key and an unwanted typo. Without a keyboard its difficult to manage. How many people require big screen portable computing without real keyboard. The keyboards on netbooks protect the screen.
5. No Flash support
The most annoying feature that no gamer would ever tolerate. It's somewhat Apple's concept netbook that won't show up most of the cool flash stuff in a websites. Adobe Flash team and Apple team need to work with Adobe flash team to offer flash support for flash-based-apps in the iPhone.
6. No camera
Who on earth needs a stretched iPhone without a camera. Gosh! you can't use Skype. We could suggest a front-facing camera might have done.
7. No USB port
By now you must have know that you can't just plug in your digital camera with iPad to download pictures. Now what you need to know is that you�ll actually have buy a $30 adapter that Apple will be selling. That's a tough bargain to handle.
8. No widgets
iPad flaunts a huge screen with more than decent void space. What about widgets to fill the space, say calculator, sticky notes or anything else.
9. One and Only Network
Apple decision to stick to AT&T is no way a right move. Customers could have found better options in T-Mobile and everybody would have been happy. Apple doesn't seem to care about people.
10. Battery Life
The claim for upto 10 hours battery life doesn't sound real. With the Wi Fi or 3G turned on we might need to change it twice a day. For more, play a game on your iPad for an hour, do a little bit of web browsing for 2 hours, and your battery is dead.
Conclusion
The question remains, with loads of netbooks available in the market bundled with keyboards, flash support and multitasking, why would one go for that feel good touch experience by Apple. Before you decide to buy an iPad you could take fuehrer's noble opinion
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, in trademark black turtle-neck sweater, said, "iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Creating a new category in the fast-moving electronics industry is no mean feat. Let's not forget that despite its numerous successes, even Apple has not always been able to do that. There were portable music players before the iPod, and smartphones before the iPhone. There weren't many square computers before its G4 Cube, but then that product bombed anyway.
Is the iPad really a brand new category of device?
I fail to see that it is. As we've established, tablet computers have been around for many years. What makes the iPad drastically different? It runs a different operating system (most others run Windows or Linux) and because it's from Apple, integrates well with the likes of Apple's iTunes and its online iBookstore, and can run all the apps than run on the iPhone. That's about the long and short of it.
Apple's says the iPad is a "magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price". But who really needs it? iPhone users already have access to the thousands of apps in the Apple App Store (not to mention an existing subscription to a telecoms operator). Anyone with a laptop, notebook or netbook has large-screen portable computing nailed, with the advantage of a folding keyboard that protects the screen from scratches and knocks and is more familiar and faster than the iPad's on-screen touch keyboard.
Much has been made of the argument that it will revolutionise publishing because you can download thousands of books, or read newspapers on it in glorious full colour. Sure, for a few hours. While Apple claims "up to 10 hours" of battery life you're unlikely to see that in real-world situations, especially once you have a number of battery-hungry apps running from the App Store and are using Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity in anger.
Compare battery life to the e-reader competition: the Kindle from Amazon claims the battery will last 7 days from a single charge, while Sony's eReader measures battery life as up to 7,500 continuous page turns. So it's not a direct e-reader competitor, if all you want to do is read digital books on the move.
so i decided to put Top 10 Reasons To Hate Apple iPad!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Based on the OS of iPhone
At the first glimpse it appears that iPad is a stretched version of iPhone. However, the OS and interface is the same. What's the big deal in using the same phone features in a bigger device. What irks most is that you have drag-and-drop feature.
2. No multi-tasking
Steve Jobs was proud to announce his cheap laptop that he called iPad. But even a netbook allows you to run your browser, a Word Document and media player simultaneously. So it high time for Mr. Steve's to define a new breed of laptops that satisfies most of the smartphone characteristics and some of the netbooks features.
3. Reading books on the iPad
The web's abuzz with rumors that iPad is a Kindle killer. With hands on experience, your eyes would not tolerate iPad for more than 2 hours. You are most likely to suffer a headache. To know more you can go through a lively conversation between Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle.
4. No physical keyboard
This is a big crime. Typing on a touchscreen might sound nice, but the hassles are only known to the people who have used it. Just a misplaced tap on the key and an unwanted typo. Without a keyboard its difficult to manage. How many people require big screen portable computing without real keyboard. The keyboards on netbooks protect the screen.
5. No Flash support
The most annoying feature that no gamer would ever tolerate. It's somewhat Apple's concept netbook that won't show up most of the cool flash stuff in a websites. Adobe Flash team and Apple team need to work with Adobe flash team to offer flash support for flash-based-apps in the iPhone.
6. No camera
Who on earth needs a stretched iPhone without a camera. Gosh! you can't use Skype. We could suggest a front-facing camera might have done.
7. No USB port
By now you must have know that you can't just plug in your digital camera with iPad to download pictures. Now what you need to know is that you�ll actually have buy a $30 adapter that Apple will be selling. That's a tough bargain to handle.
8. No widgets
iPad flaunts a huge screen with more than decent void space. What about widgets to fill the space, say calculator, sticky notes or anything else.
9. One and Only Network
Apple decision to stick to AT&T is no way a right move. Customers could have found better options in T-Mobile and everybody would have been happy. Apple doesn't seem to care about people.
10. Battery Life
The claim for upto 10 hours battery life doesn't sound real. With the Wi Fi or 3G turned on we might need to change it twice a day. For more, play a game on your iPad for an hour, do a little bit of web browsing for 2 hours, and your battery is dead.
Conclusion
The question remains, with loads of netbooks available in the market bundled with keyboards, flash support and multitasking, why would one go for that feel good touch experience by Apple. Before you decide to buy an iPad you could take fuehrer's noble opinion
10 Reasons To Hate Apple iPad!!!!!!!!!!
The much-hyped launch of Apple's new tablet-style computer yesterday has done little to change my belief that it's a solution looking for a problem.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, in trademark black turtle-neck sweater, said, "iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Creating a new category in the fast-moving electronics industry is no mean feat. Let's not forget that despite its numerous successes, even Apple has not always been able to do that. There were portable music players before the iPod, and smartphones before the iPhone. There weren't many square computers before its G4 Cube, but then that product bombed anyway.
Is the iPad really a brand new category of device?
I fail to see that it is. As we've established, tablet computers have been around for many years. What makes the iPad drastically different? It runs a different operating system (most others run Windows or Linux) and because it's from Apple, integrates well with the likes of Apple's iTunes and its online iBookstore, and can run all the apps than run on the iPhone. That's about the long and short of it.
Apple's says the iPad is a "magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price". But who really needs it? iPhone users already have access to the thousands of apps in the Apple App Store (not to mention an existing subscription to a telecoms operator). Anyone with a laptop, notebook or netbook has large-screen portable computing nailed, with the advantage of a folding keyboard that protects the screen from scratches and knocks and is more familiar and faster than the iPad's on-screen touch keyboard.
Much has been made of the argument that it will revolutionise publishing because you can download thousands of books, or read newspapers on it in glorious full colour. Sure, for a few hours. While Apple claims "up to 10 hours" of battery life you're unlikely to see that in real-world situations, especially once you have a number of battery-hungry apps running from the App Store and are using Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity in anger.
Compare battery life to the e-reader competition: the Kindle from Amazon claims the battery will last 7 days from a single charge, while Sony's eReader measures battery life as up to 7,500 continuous page turns. So it's not a direct e-reader competitor, if all you want to do is read digital books on the move.
so i decided to put Top 10 Reasons To Hate Apple iPad!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Based on the OS of iPhone
At the first glimpse it appears that iPad is a stretched version of iPhone. However, the OS and interface is the same. What's the big deal in using the same phone features in a bigger device. What irks most is that you have drag-and-drop feature.
2. No multi-tasking
Steve Jobs was proud to announce his cheap laptop that he called iPad. But even a netbook allows you to run your browser, a Word Document and media player simultaneously. So it high time for Mr. Steve's to define a new breed of laptops that satisfies most of the smartphone characteristics and some of the netbooks features.
3. Reading books on the iPad
The web's abuzz with rumors that iPad is a Kindle killer. With hands on experience, your eyes would not tolerate iPad for more than 2 hours. You are most likely to suffer a headache. To know more you can go through a lively conversation between Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle.
4. No physical keyboard
This is a big crime. Typing on a touchscreen might sound nice, but the hassles are only known to the people who have used it. Just a misplaced tap on the key and an unwanted typo. Without a keyboard its difficult to manage. How many people require big screen portable computing without real keyboard. The keyboards on netbooks protect the screen.
5. No Flash support
The most annoying feature that no gamer would ever tolerate. It's somewhat Apple's concept netbook that won't show up most of the cool flash stuff in a websites. Adobe Flash team and Apple team need to work with Adobe flash team to offer flash support for flash-based-apps in the iPhone.
6. No camera
Who on earth needs a stretched iPhone without a camera. Gosh! you can't use Skype. We could suggest a front-facing camera might have done.
7. No USB port
By now you must have know that you can't just plug in your digital camera with iPad to download pictures. Now what you need to know is that you�ll actually have buy a $30 adapter that Apple will be selling. That's a tough bargain to handle.
8. No widgets
iPad flaunts a huge screen with more than decent void space. What about widgets to fill the space, say calculator, sticky notes or anything else.
9. One and Only Network
Apple decision to stick to AT&T is no way a right move. Customers could have found better options in T-Mobile and everybody would have been happy. Apple doesn't seem to care about people.
10. Battery Life
The claim for upto 10 hours battery life doesn't sound real. With the Wi Fi or 3G turned on we might need to change it twice a day. For more, play a game on your iPad for an hour, do a little bit of web browsing for 2 hours, and your battery is dead.
Conclusion
The question remains, with loads of netbooks available in the market bundled with keyboards, flash support and multitasking, why would one go for that feel good touch experience by Apple. Before you decide to buy an iPad you could take fuehrer's noble opinion
Apple CEO Steve Jobs, in trademark black turtle-neck sweater, said, "iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before."
Creating a new category in the fast-moving electronics industry is no mean feat. Let's not forget that despite its numerous successes, even Apple has not always been able to do that. There were portable music players before the iPod, and smartphones before the iPhone. There weren't many square computers before its G4 Cube, but then that product bombed anyway.
Is the iPad really a brand new category of device?
I fail to see that it is. As we've established, tablet computers have been around for many years. What makes the iPad drastically different? It runs a different operating system (most others run Windows or Linux) and because it's from Apple, integrates well with the likes of Apple's iTunes and its online iBookstore, and can run all the apps than run on the iPhone. That's about the long and short of it.
Apple's says the iPad is a "magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price". But who really needs it? iPhone users already have access to the thousands of apps in the Apple App Store (not to mention an existing subscription to a telecoms operator). Anyone with a laptop, notebook or netbook has large-screen portable computing nailed, with the advantage of a folding keyboard that protects the screen from scratches and knocks and is more familiar and faster than the iPad's on-screen touch keyboard.
Much has been made of the argument that it will revolutionise publishing because you can download thousands of books, or read newspapers on it in glorious full colour. Sure, for a few hours. While Apple claims "up to 10 hours" of battery life you're unlikely to see that in real-world situations, especially once you have a number of battery-hungry apps running from the App Store and are using Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity in anger.
Compare battery life to the e-reader competition: the Kindle from Amazon claims the battery will last 7 days from a single charge, while Sony's eReader measures battery life as up to 7,500 continuous page turns. So it's not a direct e-reader competitor, if all you want to do is read digital books on the move.
so i decided to put Top 10 Reasons To Hate Apple iPad!!!!!!!!!!!
1. Based on the OS of iPhone
At the first glimpse it appears that iPad is a stretched version of iPhone. However, the OS and interface is the same. What's the big deal in using the same phone features in a bigger device. What irks most is that you have drag-and-drop feature.
2. No multi-tasking
Steve Jobs was proud to announce his cheap laptop that he called iPad. But even a netbook allows you to run your browser, a Word Document and media player simultaneously. So it high time for Mr. Steve's to define a new breed of laptops that satisfies most of the smartphone characteristics and some of the netbooks features.
3. Reading books on the iPad
The web's abuzz with rumors that iPad is a Kindle killer. With hands on experience, your eyes would not tolerate iPad for more than 2 hours. You are most likely to suffer a headache. To know more you can go through a lively conversation between Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle.
4. No physical keyboard
This is a big crime. Typing on a touchscreen might sound nice, but the hassles are only known to the people who have used it. Just a misplaced tap on the key and an unwanted typo. Without a keyboard its difficult to manage. How many people require big screen portable computing without real keyboard. The keyboards on netbooks protect the screen.
5. No Flash support
The most annoying feature that no gamer would ever tolerate. It's somewhat Apple's concept netbook that won't show up most of the cool flash stuff in a websites. Adobe Flash team and Apple team need to work with Adobe flash team to offer flash support for flash-based-apps in the iPhone.
6. No camera
Who on earth needs a stretched iPhone without a camera. Gosh! you can't use Skype. We could suggest a front-facing camera might have done.
7. No USB port
By now you must have know that you can't just plug in your digital camera with iPad to download pictures. Now what you need to know is that you�ll actually have buy a $30 adapter that Apple will be selling. That's a tough bargain to handle.
8. No widgets
iPad flaunts a huge screen with more than decent void space. What about widgets to fill the space, say calculator, sticky notes or anything else.
9. One and Only Network
Apple decision to stick to AT&T is no way a right move. Customers could have found better options in T-Mobile and everybody would have been happy. Apple doesn't seem to care about people.
10. Battery Life
The claim for upto 10 hours battery life doesn't sound real. With the Wi Fi or 3G turned on we might need to change it twice a day. For more, play a game on your iPad for an hour, do a little bit of web browsing for 2 hours, and your battery is dead.
Conclusion
The question remains, with loads of netbooks available in the market bundled with keyboards, flash support and multitasking, why would one go for that feel good touch experience by Apple. Before you decide to buy an iPad you could take fuehrer's noble opinion
Saturday, 19 June 2010
10 gadget that rocking world this month
This is time of smartphones, laptops, netbooks and software have given technology fans enough to keep them satisfied this decade. To gadget lovers out there, for sure, you�re all eagerly anticipating the line of new and hip gadgets for 2010. The rise of the applications market, new smartphones, touch screens and more powerful processors have ensured our day-to-day interactions with technology is becoming faster, easier and simply more entertaining. A few of these striking new gadgets have already achieved alot of attention during the last days but here we have rounded up the top 10 gadgets for 2010 that are worth-having!
1. Light Touch
The Light Touch from Light Blue Optics is a marvel � it can beam a virtual computer on to any flat surface, allowing users to tap away as though on a proper keyboard. It�s not commercially available � the Cambridge-based company is hoping to license the technology to other manufacturers � but if it does go on sale, it could herald a shift in the way we interact with the world around us.
2. Apple Tablet
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business. Now, with the looming launch of a tablet-style computer, that definately means a new era for gadgetiers. It�s a tablet computer that can surf the Web and play music and videos. Apple�s tablet will use Verizon�s wireless data network to connect to the Internet when users are out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Just look at the image and for sure, you can�t help but drool over the possibility of having one in the near future.
3. Plastic Logic Que E-Reader
This will be the e-reader to own in 2010. The flat body reaches almost sci-fi-like thinness, and because the 11.6-inch screen has touch capability, the bezel is entirely free of buttons except for �home,� just like an iPhone or iPod Touch. Plastic Logic has also forged partnerships with over 300 newspapers and magazines to have their content specially formatted for the device to preserve the print-like formatting � an important aspect of those publications that is largely lost on other e-readers.
4. Microsoft Courier
Want to keep track of your appointments, to-do lists, and contacts in a techie way? Then, this is the gadget for you. Microsoft announced the development of its Courier Tablet last week and leaked videos show how the new interface will function.The heart for the Microsoft Courier seems to be the infinite journal which is only bound by the storage constraints of the device. The Microsoft Courier functions mainly by keeping track of your appointments, to-do lists, etc. It is also made to be flexible so you can create original sketches and drawings using MS Paint. Plus, with this device, you can snap photos, browse the web, take notes, and clip text and images from Internet pages. And guess what? It functions as an e-reader too, just like these ebook reader devices at Amazon.
5. Toshiba Cell TVs
The Cell Processor-powered 3D HDTV from Toshiba has just about every feature you could ever imagine, and on top of that, the picture quality (colors, black levels, clarity) is extremely impressive. Arguably though, the most talked about feature of the Cell TV was the real-time 2D-to-3D conversion that the set is capable of doing, regardless of the input content (home video, pictures, movies, video games). We think that the presence of the 2D-to-3D conversion feature could be a major factor when it comes time for the consumer to make the jump into 3D, regardless of how good it looks, because it will effectively make all of their content 3D, and that translates to more perceived value. Of course, Toshiba is not alone in the conversion market. Competitors like Samsung, JVC and others were demoing their own 2D-to-3D conversion material but it wasn�t clear how the effect was being achieved. All in all, the Cell TV is a promising entry from Toshiba. We found it hard to find fault with any other aspect of the unit. This one could be a real winner for Toshiba when it�s paired with their Blu-ray 3D player, the BDX-3000. Additional glasses will be available separately but again, the price is not yet known. Collecting 3D glasses for multi-person viewing looks to be shaping up to a similar financial exercise as collecting controllers for video game consoles.
6. Zyxio Sensawaft
Have you ever wanted to control the cursor on your computer using only your breath? No? That�s a shame, because that�s exactly what the Sensawaft does. By blowing in to a special �microphone�, you can control the speed and direction of the cursor across your computer screen. Zyxio, the company behind the technology, says it could be very useful for disabled computer users, and also envisage it being applied to other scenarios, such as controlling a mobile phone, being used as a �third hand� when playing an action-packed video game, or even operating in-car sat-nav. We�ll see the first Sensawaft devices go on sale later this year, costing around �60.
7. 4g iPhone
KT, a company partnered with Apple to sell iPhones in South Korea, revealed its plans to begin selling the 4G iPhone as early as April. We can obviously expect the phone to include new radio hardware for connecting to 4G networks, and KT�s reports indicate the phone will feature a new dual-core CPU for a speed boost. The screen is to be switched from a standard LCD to an OLED model, which could mean a brighter picture and reduced power consumption. There could also be a front-mounted camera for video chat and a battery that�s finally removable by the end-user.
8. Lenovo IdeaPad U1
Hybrid technology has come to computers but it doesn�t mean your laptop will now run on hydrogen.
Lenovo�s innovative �hybrid� device is actually two gadgets in one � a notebook that looks much like a conventional laptop computer, except that it has a detachable screen, which doubles as its own separate tablet computer. Each part has its own processor and operating system, giving the one computer multi-functionality. They also synchronize to work as one machine with the base a hub and docking station and the tablet the mobile device. 3G wireless is built in. The U1 components each support more than five hours of 3G web browsing, 60 hours of 3G standby. It also has a video camera. The IdeaPad U1�s laptop and tablet modes each support more than five hours of 3G Web browsing and 60 hours of 3G standby. In addition, the U1 comes with integrated video camera and two stereo speakers with integrated microphone with echo cancellation make this the ideal PC for users who need flexibility but do not want to compromise features or functionality. The entire duo-purpose machine weighs in a 3.8 pounds and in the traditional notebook form it has a 11.6 inch HD LED screen, with Windows 7.
9. Optimus Tactus Keyboard
This is not your ordinary keyboard. The difference of the Optimus Tactus includes: no physical keys, has programmable keyboard surface, and can be switched from typing mode to video mode. Amazing, isn�t it?
10. Parrot AR Drone
Augmented reality � in which real-world images are overlaid with useful data, information or rich content � is set to be one of the big success stories of 2010. Some experts even expect the technology to filter down to the world of video games, and that�s what Parrot�s drone was designed to showcase. The helicopter-style drone, powered by four small blades, floats lazily through the air. On board are two mini video cameras, which send images back to an iPhone, which is running a special app that transforms the device in to a remote control for the chopper, as well as a video game. By tilting the iPhone, players can change the direction of the quadricopter, while images beamed back from the chopper are overlaid with virtual pictures of monsters or aircraft
I hope you like my this collection of mine.
1. Light Touch
The Light Touch from Light Blue Optics is a marvel � it can beam a virtual computer on to any flat surface, allowing users to tap away as though on a proper keyboard. It�s not commercially available � the Cambridge-based company is hoping to license the technology to other manufacturers � but if it does go on sale, it could herald a shift in the way we interact with the world around us.
2. Apple Tablet
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business. Now, with the looming launch of a tablet-style computer, that definately means a new era for gadgetiers. It�s a tablet computer that can surf the Web and play music and videos. Apple�s tablet will use Verizon�s wireless data network to connect to the Internet when users are out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Just look at the image and for sure, you can�t help but drool over the possibility of having one in the near future.
3. Plastic Logic Que E-Reader
This will be the e-reader to own in 2010. The flat body reaches almost sci-fi-like thinness, and because the 11.6-inch screen has touch capability, the bezel is entirely free of buttons except for �home,� just like an iPhone or iPod Touch. Plastic Logic has also forged partnerships with over 300 newspapers and magazines to have their content specially formatted for the device to preserve the print-like formatting � an important aspect of those publications that is largely lost on other e-readers.
4. Microsoft Courier
Want to keep track of your appointments, to-do lists, and contacts in a techie way? Then, this is the gadget for you. Microsoft announced the development of its Courier Tablet last week and leaked videos show how the new interface will function.The heart for the Microsoft Courier seems to be the infinite journal which is only bound by the storage constraints of the device. The Microsoft Courier functions mainly by keeping track of your appointments, to-do lists, etc. It is also made to be flexible so you can create original sketches and drawings using MS Paint. Plus, with this device, you can snap photos, browse the web, take notes, and clip text and images from Internet pages. And guess what? It functions as an e-reader too, just like these ebook reader devices at Amazon.
5. Toshiba Cell TVs
The Cell Processor-powered 3D HDTV from Toshiba has just about every feature you could ever imagine, and on top of that, the picture quality (colors, black levels, clarity) is extremely impressive. Arguably though, the most talked about feature of the Cell TV was the real-time 2D-to-3D conversion that the set is capable of doing, regardless of the input content (home video, pictures, movies, video games). We think that the presence of the 2D-to-3D conversion feature could be a major factor when it comes time for the consumer to make the jump into 3D, regardless of how good it looks, because it will effectively make all of their content 3D, and that translates to more perceived value. Of course, Toshiba is not alone in the conversion market. Competitors like Samsung, JVC and others were demoing their own 2D-to-3D conversion material but it wasn�t clear how the effect was being achieved. All in all, the Cell TV is a promising entry from Toshiba. We found it hard to find fault with any other aspect of the unit. This one could be a real winner for Toshiba when it�s paired with their Blu-ray 3D player, the BDX-3000. Additional glasses will be available separately but again, the price is not yet known. Collecting 3D glasses for multi-person viewing looks to be shaping up to a similar financial exercise as collecting controllers for video game consoles.
6. Zyxio Sensawaft
Have you ever wanted to control the cursor on your computer using only your breath? No? That�s a shame, because that�s exactly what the Sensawaft does. By blowing in to a special �microphone�, you can control the speed and direction of the cursor across your computer screen. Zyxio, the company behind the technology, says it could be very useful for disabled computer users, and also envisage it being applied to other scenarios, such as controlling a mobile phone, being used as a �third hand� when playing an action-packed video game, or even operating in-car sat-nav. We�ll see the first Sensawaft devices go on sale later this year, costing around �60.
7. 4g iPhone
KT, a company partnered with Apple to sell iPhones in South Korea, revealed its plans to begin selling the 4G iPhone as early as April. We can obviously expect the phone to include new radio hardware for connecting to 4G networks, and KT�s reports indicate the phone will feature a new dual-core CPU for a speed boost. The screen is to be switched from a standard LCD to an OLED model, which could mean a brighter picture and reduced power consumption. There could also be a front-mounted camera for video chat and a battery that�s finally removable by the end-user.
8. Lenovo IdeaPad U1
Hybrid technology has come to computers but it doesn�t mean your laptop will now run on hydrogen.
Lenovo�s innovative �hybrid� device is actually two gadgets in one � a notebook that looks much like a conventional laptop computer, except that it has a detachable screen, which doubles as its own separate tablet computer. Each part has its own processor and operating system, giving the one computer multi-functionality. They also synchronize to work as one machine with the base a hub and docking station and the tablet the mobile device. 3G wireless is built in. The U1 components each support more than five hours of 3G web browsing, 60 hours of 3G standby. It also has a video camera. The IdeaPad U1�s laptop and tablet modes each support more than five hours of 3G Web browsing and 60 hours of 3G standby. In addition, the U1 comes with integrated video camera and two stereo speakers with integrated microphone with echo cancellation make this the ideal PC for users who need flexibility but do not want to compromise features or functionality. The entire duo-purpose machine weighs in a 3.8 pounds and in the traditional notebook form it has a 11.6 inch HD LED screen, with Windows 7.
9. Optimus Tactus Keyboard
This is not your ordinary keyboard. The difference of the Optimus Tactus includes: no physical keys, has programmable keyboard surface, and can be switched from typing mode to video mode. Amazing, isn�t it?
10. Parrot AR Drone
Augmented reality � in which real-world images are overlaid with useful data, information or rich content � is set to be one of the big success stories of 2010. Some experts even expect the technology to filter down to the world of video games, and that�s what Parrot�s drone was designed to showcase. The helicopter-style drone, powered by four small blades, floats lazily through the air. On board are two mini video cameras, which send images back to an iPhone, which is running a special app that transforms the device in to a remote control for the chopper, as well as a video game. By tilting the iPhone, players can change the direction of the quadricopter, while images beamed back from the chopper are overlaid with virtual pictures of monsters or aircraft
I hope you like my this collection of mine.
10 gadget that rocking world this month
This is time of smartphones, laptops, netbooks and software have given technology fans enough to keep them satisfied this decade. To gadget lovers out there, for sure, you�re all eagerly anticipating the line of new and hip gadgets for 2010. The rise of the applications market, new smartphones, touch screens and more powerful processors have ensured our day-to-day interactions with technology is becoming faster, easier and simply more entertaining. A few of these striking new gadgets have already achieved alot of attention during the last days but here we have rounded up the top 10 gadgets for 2010 that are worth-having!
1. Light Touch
The Light Touch from Light Blue Optics is a marvel � it can beam a virtual computer on to any flat surface, allowing users to tap away as though on a proper keyboard. It�s not commercially available � the Cambridge-based company is hoping to license the technology to other manufacturers � but if it does go on sale, it could herald a shift in the way we interact with the world around us.
2. Apple Tablet
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business. Now, with the looming launch of a tablet-style computer, that definately means a new era for gadgetiers. It�s a tablet computer that can surf the Web and play music and videos. Apple�s tablet will use Verizon�s wireless data network to connect to the Internet when users are out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Just look at the image and for sure, you can�t help but drool over the possibility of having one in the near future.
3. Plastic Logic Que E-Reader
This will be the e-reader to own in 2010. The flat body reaches almost sci-fi-like thinness, and because the 11.6-inch screen has touch capability, the bezel is entirely free of buttons except for �home,� just like an iPhone or iPod Touch. Plastic Logic has also forged partnerships with over 300 newspapers and magazines to have their content specially formatted for the device to preserve the print-like formatting � an important aspect of those publications that is largely lost on other e-readers.
4. Microsoft Courier
Want to keep track of your appointments, to-do lists, and contacts in a techie way? Then, this is the gadget for you. Microsoft announced the development of its Courier Tablet last week and leaked videos show how the new interface will function.The heart for the Microsoft Courier seems to be the infinite journal which is only bound by the storage constraints of the device. The Microsoft Courier functions mainly by keeping track of your appointments, to-do lists, etc. It is also made to be flexible so you can create original sketches and drawings using MS Paint. Plus, with this device, you can snap photos, browse the web, take notes, and clip text and images from Internet pages. And guess what? It functions as an e-reader too, just like these ebook reader devices at Amazon.
5. Toshiba Cell TVs
The Cell Processor-powered 3D HDTV from Toshiba has just about every feature you could ever imagine, and on top of that, the picture quality (colors, black levels, clarity) is extremely impressive. Arguably though, the most talked about feature of the Cell TV was the real-time 2D-to-3D conversion that the set is capable of doing, regardless of the input content (home video, pictures, movies, video games). We think that the presence of the 2D-to-3D conversion feature could be a major factor when it comes time for the consumer to make the jump into 3D, regardless of how good it looks, because it will effectively make all of their content 3D, and that translates to more perceived value. Of course, Toshiba is not alone in the conversion market. Competitors like Samsung, JVC and others were demoing their own 2D-to-3D conversion material but it wasn�t clear how the effect was being achieved. All in all, the Cell TV is a promising entry from Toshiba. We found it hard to find fault with any other aspect of the unit. This one could be a real winner for Toshiba when it�s paired with their Blu-ray 3D player, the BDX-3000. Additional glasses will be available separately but again, the price is not yet known. Collecting 3D glasses for multi-person viewing looks to be shaping up to a similar financial exercise as collecting controllers for video game consoles.
6. Zyxio Sensawaft
Have you ever wanted to control the cursor on your computer using only your breath? No? That�s a shame, because that�s exactly what the Sensawaft does. By blowing in to a special �microphone�, you can control the speed and direction of the cursor across your computer screen. Zyxio, the company behind the technology, says it could be very useful for disabled computer users, and also envisage it being applied to other scenarios, such as controlling a mobile phone, being used as a �third hand� when playing an action-packed video game, or even operating in-car sat-nav. We�ll see the first Sensawaft devices go on sale later this year, costing around �60.
7. 4g iPhone
KT, a company partnered with Apple to sell iPhones in South Korea, revealed its plans to begin selling the 4G iPhone as early as April. We can obviously expect the phone to include new radio hardware for connecting to 4G networks, and KT�s reports indicate the phone will feature a new dual-core CPU for a speed boost. The screen is to be switched from a standard LCD to an OLED model, which could mean a brighter picture and reduced power consumption. There could also be a front-mounted camera for video chat and a battery that�s finally removable by the end-user.
8. Lenovo IdeaPad U1
Hybrid technology has come to computers but it doesn�t mean your laptop will now run on hydrogen.
Lenovo�s innovative �hybrid� device is actually two gadgets in one � a notebook that looks much like a conventional laptop computer, except that it has a detachable screen, which doubles as its own separate tablet computer. Each part has its own processor and operating system, giving the one computer multi-functionality. They also synchronize to work as one machine with the base a hub and docking station and the tablet the mobile device. 3G wireless is built in. The U1 components each support more than five hours of 3G web browsing, 60 hours of 3G standby. It also has a video camera. The IdeaPad U1�s laptop and tablet modes each support more than five hours of 3G Web browsing and 60 hours of 3G standby. In addition, the U1 comes with integrated video camera and two stereo speakers with integrated microphone with echo cancellation make this the ideal PC for users who need flexibility but do not want to compromise features or functionality. The entire duo-purpose machine weighs in a 3.8 pounds and in the traditional notebook form it has a 11.6 inch HD LED screen, with Windows 7.
9. Optimus Tactus Keyboard
This is not your ordinary keyboard. The difference of the Optimus Tactus includes: no physical keys, has programmable keyboard surface, and can be switched from typing mode to video mode. Amazing, isn�t it?
10. Parrot AR Drone
Augmented reality � in which real-world images are overlaid with useful data, information or rich content � is set to be one of the big success stories of 2010. Some experts even expect the technology to filter down to the world of video games, and that�s what Parrot�s drone was designed to showcase. The helicopter-style drone, powered by four small blades, floats lazily through the air. On board are two mini video cameras, which send images back to an iPhone, which is running a special app that transforms the device in to a remote control for the chopper, as well as a video game. By tilting the iPhone, players can change the direction of the quadricopter, while images beamed back from the chopper are overlaid with virtual pictures of monsters or aircraft
I hope you like my this collection of mine.
1. Light Touch
The Light Touch from Light Blue Optics is a marvel � it can beam a virtual computer on to any flat surface, allowing users to tap away as though on a proper keyboard. It�s not commercially available � the Cambridge-based company is hoping to license the technology to other manufacturers � but if it does go on sale, it could herald a shift in the way we interact with the world around us.
2. Apple Tablet
When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business. Now, with the looming launch of a tablet-style computer, that definately means a new era for gadgetiers. It�s a tablet computer that can surf the Web and play music and videos. Apple�s tablet will use Verizon�s wireless data network to connect to the Internet when users are out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Just look at the image and for sure, you can�t help but drool over the possibility of having one in the near future.
3. Plastic Logic Que E-Reader
This will be the e-reader to own in 2010. The flat body reaches almost sci-fi-like thinness, and because the 11.6-inch screen has touch capability, the bezel is entirely free of buttons except for �home,� just like an iPhone or iPod Touch. Plastic Logic has also forged partnerships with over 300 newspapers and magazines to have their content specially formatted for the device to preserve the print-like formatting � an important aspect of those publications that is largely lost on other e-readers.
4. Microsoft Courier
Want to keep track of your appointments, to-do lists, and contacts in a techie way? Then, this is the gadget for you. Microsoft announced the development of its Courier Tablet last week and leaked videos show how the new interface will function.The heart for the Microsoft Courier seems to be the infinite journal which is only bound by the storage constraints of the device. The Microsoft Courier functions mainly by keeping track of your appointments, to-do lists, etc. It is also made to be flexible so you can create original sketches and drawings using MS Paint. Plus, with this device, you can snap photos, browse the web, take notes, and clip text and images from Internet pages. And guess what? It functions as an e-reader too, just like these ebook reader devices at Amazon.
5. Toshiba Cell TVs
The Cell Processor-powered 3D HDTV from Toshiba has just about every feature you could ever imagine, and on top of that, the picture quality (colors, black levels, clarity) is extremely impressive. Arguably though, the most talked about feature of the Cell TV was the real-time 2D-to-3D conversion that the set is capable of doing, regardless of the input content (home video, pictures, movies, video games). We think that the presence of the 2D-to-3D conversion feature could be a major factor when it comes time for the consumer to make the jump into 3D, regardless of how good it looks, because it will effectively make all of their content 3D, and that translates to more perceived value. Of course, Toshiba is not alone in the conversion market. Competitors like Samsung, JVC and others were demoing their own 2D-to-3D conversion material but it wasn�t clear how the effect was being achieved. All in all, the Cell TV is a promising entry from Toshiba. We found it hard to find fault with any other aspect of the unit. This one could be a real winner for Toshiba when it�s paired with their Blu-ray 3D player, the BDX-3000. Additional glasses will be available separately but again, the price is not yet known. Collecting 3D glasses for multi-person viewing looks to be shaping up to a similar financial exercise as collecting controllers for video game consoles.
6. Zyxio Sensawaft
Have you ever wanted to control the cursor on your computer using only your breath? No? That�s a shame, because that�s exactly what the Sensawaft does. By blowing in to a special �microphone�, you can control the speed and direction of the cursor across your computer screen. Zyxio, the company behind the technology, says it could be very useful for disabled computer users, and also envisage it being applied to other scenarios, such as controlling a mobile phone, being used as a �third hand� when playing an action-packed video game, or even operating in-car sat-nav. We�ll see the first Sensawaft devices go on sale later this year, costing around �60.
7. 4g iPhone
KT, a company partnered with Apple to sell iPhones in South Korea, revealed its plans to begin selling the 4G iPhone as early as April. We can obviously expect the phone to include new radio hardware for connecting to 4G networks, and KT�s reports indicate the phone will feature a new dual-core CPU for a speed boost. The screen is to be switched from a standard LCD to an OLED model, which could mean a brighter picture and reduced power consumption. There could also be a front-mounted camera for video chat and a battery that�s finally removable by the end-user.
8. Lenovo IdeaPad U1
Hybrid technology has come to computers but it doesn�t mean your laptop will now run on hydrogen.
Lenovo�s innovative �hybrid� device is actually two gadgets in one � a notebook that looks much like a conventional laptop computer, except that it has a detachable screen, which doubles as its own separate tablet computer. Each part has its own processor and operating system, giving the one computer multi-functionality. They also synchronize to work as one machine with the base a hub and docking station and the tablet the mobile device. 3G wireless is built in. The U1 components each support more than five hours of 3G web browsing, 60 hours of 3G standby. It also has a video camera. The IdeaPad U1�s laptop and tablet modes each support more than five hours of 3G Web browsing and 60 hours of 3G standby. In addition, the U1 comes with integrated video camera and two stereo speakers with integrated microphone with echo cancellation make this the ideal PC for users who need flexibility but do not want to compromise features or functionality. The entire duo-purpose machine weighs in a 3.8 pounds and in the traditional notebook form it has a 11.6 inch HD LED screen, with Windows 7.
9. Optimus Tactus Keyboard
This is not your ordinary keyboard. The difference of the Optimus Tactus includes: no physical keys, has programmable keyboard surface, and can be switched from typing mode to video mode. Amazing, isn�t it?
10. Parrot AR Drone
Augmented reality � in which real-world images are overlaid with useful data, information or rich content � is set to be one of the big success stories of 2010. Some experts even expect the technology to filter down to the world of video games, and that�s what Parrot�s drone was designed to showcase. The helicopter-style drone, powered by four small blades, floats lazily through the air. On board are two mini video cameras, which send images back to an iPhone, which is running a special app that transforms the device in to a remote control for the chopper, as well as a video game. By tilting the iPhone, players can change the direction of the quadricopter, while images beamed back from the chopper are overlaid with virtual pictures of monsters or aircraft
I hope you like my this collection of mine.
Friday, 18 June 2010
Particle Case Turns iPad into Clipboard and Pen
Today i will tell you about the Particle Case Turns iPad into Clipboard and Pen. Right up until the iPad became real, one of our favorite pastimes was to chuckle at the Pogo Stylus, a pen designed for capacitive touch-screens. After all, who needs a pen for the iPhone when it is designed to work great with a finger?
But the iPad is also a rather nice electronic canvas. Drawing and painting with your finger will give you a picture even your mom wouldn�t hang on the refrigerator, so the little foam-tipped Pogo has finally become quite a valuable tool. In fact, it has now gotten its own accessory: the Particle Case, also from Ten One design.
The case is really little more than an extended clip for the Pogo. A rubberized strip runs around the edge of the iPad, similar to the new iPhone Bumpers only they wrap around a little more . There are cut-outs for the ports and buttons, and a little clip in which to hold your Pogo stylus. And that�s it.
You do at least get a Pogo thrown in, and the little rubber feet on the back stop the iPad from wobbling when placed flat on a table, but its hard to see the market for this. After all, it offers almost no protection (the back is open, for example) but will stop the iPad from sliding into a more substantial case.
The Particle Case will cost you $35.
I hope you will like it enjoy..................
But the iPad is also a rather nice electronic canvas. Drawing and painting with your finger will give you a picture even your mom wouldn�t hang on the refrigerator, so the little foam-tipped Pogo has finally become quite a valuable tool. In fact, it has now gotten its own accessory: the Particle Case, also from Ten One design.
The case is really little more than an extended clip for the Pogo. A rubberized strip runs around the edge of the iPad, similar to the new iPhone Bumpers only they wrap around a little more . There are cut-outs for the ports and buttons, and a little clip in which to hold your Pogo stylus. And that�s it.
You do at least get a Pogo thrown in, and the little rubber feet on the back stop the iPad from wobbling when placed flat on a table, but its hard to see the market for this. After all, it offers almost no protection (the back is open, for example) but will stop the iPad from sliding into a more substantial case.
The Particle Case will cost you $35.
I hope you will like it enjoy..................
Particle Case Turns iPad into Clipboard and Pen
Today i will tell you about the Particle Case Turns iPad into Clipboard and Pen. Right up until the iPad became real, one of our favorite pastimes was to chuckle at the Pogo Stylus, a pen designed for capacitive touch-screens. After all, who needs a pen for the iPhone when it is designed to work great with a finger?
But the iPad is also a rather nice electronic canvas. Drawing and painting with your finger will give you a picture even your mom wouldn�t hang on the refrigerator, so the little foam-tipped Pogo has finally become quite a valuable tool. In fact, it has now gotten its own accessory: the Particle Case, also from Ten One design.
The case is really little more than an extended clip for the Pogo. A rubberized strip runs around the edge of the iPad, similar to the new iPhone Bumpers only they wrap around a little more . There are cut-outs for the ports and buttons, and a little clip in which to hold your Pogo stylus. And that�s it.
You do at least get a Pogo thrown in, and the little rubber feet on the back stop the iPad from wobbling when placed flat on a table, but its hard to see the market for this. After all, it offers almost no protection (the back is open, for example) but will stop the iPad from sliding into a more substantial case.
The Particle Case will cost you $35.
I hope you will like it enjoy..................
But the iPad is also a rather nice electronic canvas. Drawing and painting with your finger will give you a picture even your mom wouldn�t hang on the refrigerator, so the little foam-tipped Pogo has finally become quite a valuable tool. In fact, it has now gotten its own accessory: the Particle Case, also from Ten One design.
The case is really little more than an extended clip for the Pogo. A rubberized strip runs around the edge of the iPad, similar to the new iPhone Bumpers only they wrap around a little more . There are cut-outs for the ports and buttons, and a little clip in which to hold your Pogo stylus. And that�s it.
You do at least get a Pogo thrown in, and the little rubber feet on the back stop the iPad from wobbling when placed flat on a table, but its hard to see the market for this. After all, it offers almost no protection (the back is open, for example) but will stop the iPad from sliding into a more substantial case.
The Particle Case will cost you $35.
I hope you will like it enjoy..................
Thursday, 17 June 2010
When is the best time to tweet for maximum twitter traffic and exposure?
You might wonder what the busiest times on twitter are, so you can then time your important tweets to give them the best chance of being seen by more of your followers.
Well, over the past couple of months I have received a LOT of visitors to my websites via twitter, I have charted them below showing how many visitors came at what hour of the day
Well, over the past couple of months I have received a LOT of visitors to my websites via twitter, I have charted them below showing how many visitors came at what hour of the day
[its just average criteria....................................]
The time is set to Pacific Time, to see the difference between pacific time and your time zone, click here.
As you can see, I got most of my referrals from twitter between 1pm and 2pm.
But going on this data, it looks as though posting any time from 9am to 3pm will give you the best chance of getting exposure and traffic from twitter.
The chart shows how you could be cutting your chances of getting exposure on twitter in half depending on when you post your tweets.
Now, I think I�ll wait about 10 hours before I let my followers know about this new blog post! :)
Have you noticed any particular times or days when twitter seems most busy?
The time is set to Pacific Time, to see the difference between pacific time and your time zone, click here.
As you can see, I got most of my referrals from twitter between 1pm and 2pm.
But going on this data, it looks as though posting any time from 9am to 3pm will give you the best chance of getting exposure and traffic from twitter.
The chart shows how you could be cutting your chances of getting exposure on twitter in half depending on when you post your tweets.
Now, I think I�ll wait about 10 hours before I let my followers know about this new blog post! :)
Have you noticed any particular times or days when twitter seems most busy?
When is the best time to tweet for maximum twitter traffic and exposure?
You might wonder what the busiest times on twitter are, so you can then time your important tweets to give them the best chance of being seen by more of your followers.
Well, over the past couple of months I have received a LOT of visitors to my websites via twitter, I have charted them below showing how many visitors came at what hour of the day
Well, over the past couple of months I have received a LOT of visitors to my websites via twitter, I have charted them below showing how many visitors came at what hour of the day
[its just average criteria....................................]
The time is set to Pacific Time, to see the difference between pacific time and your time zone, click here.
As you can see, I got most of my referrals from twitter between 1pm and 2pm.
But going on this data, it looks as though posting any time from 9am to 3pm will give you the best chance of getting exposure and traffic from twitter.
The chart shows how you could be cutting your chances of getting exposure on twitter in half depending on when you post your tweets.
Now, I think I�ll wait about 10 hours before I let my followers know about this new blog post! :)
Have you noticed any particular times or days when twitter seems most busy?
The time is set to Pacific Time, to see the difference between pacific time and your time zone, click here.
As you can see, I got most of my referrals from twitter between 1pm and 2pm.
But going on this data, it looks as though posting any time from 9am to 3pm will give you the best chance of getting exposure and traffic from twitter.
The chart shows how you could be cutting your chances of getting exposure on twitter in half depending on when you post your tweets.
Now, I think I�ll wait about 10 hours before I let my followers know about this new blog post! :)
Have you noticed any particular times or days when twitter seems most busy?
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Samsung Galaxy S preview
Just because the US has gone gaming crazy these past couple of days doesn�t mean the smartphone world has stopped turning. Samsung trotted out its Galaxy S handset last night in London, and we were naturally there to try and glean a better understanding of where this 4-inch Android 2.1 device fits in our wishlist hierarchy. It�s quite the stat sheet stuffer, as we�re sure you�re aware, and it strikes an alluring figure for those looking to get on the true do-it-all smartphone bandwagon. Check out our latest impressions � replete with video and a whole gallery dedicated to the Super AMOLED screen�s performance in sunlight � just past the break.
Introduction
Competition is certainly one of the things that make the Android OS so much fun. There are already several manufacturers involved in the Google OS game and each of them has already released a flagship that aims at the peak of the food chain.
Samsung might be coming a tad late to the party but they are obviously entering with a bang. The Galaxy S packs a display of the greatest technology that the mobile world has ever seen and a pretty big one at that. A snappy 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, HD video recording and a sweetly slim waistline make it look like the real deal in the eyes of every real geek.
Let�s take a look at the other features that the Samsung Galaxy S puts to the table.
Samsung Galaxy S at a glance:
* General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
* Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
* Dimensions: 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm, 118 g
* Display: 4" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
* CPU: Samsung Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1 GHz processor
* OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
* Memory: 8/16GB storage, microSD card slot
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
* Misc: TouchWiz 3.0 UI, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, Swype text input
As you can see the Samsung Galaxy S specs sheet is long enough to be considered high-end. What�s even better is that it manages to put something on top, namely the large 4� Super AMOLED display, which should become the new thing to beat if it has the performance of the Samsung S8500 Wave unit.
Introduction
Competition is certainly one of the things that make the Android OS so much fun. There are already several manufacturers involved in the Google OS game and each of them has already released a flagship that aims at the peak of the food chain.
Samsung might be coming a tad late to the party but they are obviously entering with a bang. The Galaxy S packs a display of the greatest technology that the mobile world has ever seen and a pretty big one at that. A snappy 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, HD video recording and a sweetly slim waistline make it look like the real deal in the eyes of every real geek.
Let�s take a look at the other features that the Samsung Galaxy S puts to the table.
Samsung Galaxy S at a glance:
* General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
* Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
* Dimensions: 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm, 118 g
* Display: 4" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
* CPU: Samsung Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1 GHz processor
* OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
* Memory: 8/16GB storage, microSD card slot
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
* Misc: TouchWiz 3.0 UI, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, Swype text input
As you can see the Samsung Galaxy S specs sheet is long enough to be considered high-end. What�s even better is that it manages to put something on top, namely the large 4� Super AMOLED display, which should become the new thing to beat if it has the performance of the Samsung S8500 Wave unit.
Samsung Galaxy S preview
Just because the US has gone gaming crazy these past couple of days doesn�t mean the smartphone world has stopped turning. Samsung trotted out its Galaxy S handset last night in London, and we were naturally there to try and glean a better understanding of where this 4-inch Android 2.1 device fits in our wishlist hierarchy. It�s quite the stat sheet stuffer, as we�re sure you�re aware, and it strikes an alluring figure for those looking to get on the true do-it-all smartphone bandwagon. Check out our latest impressions � replete with video and a whole gallery dedicated to the Super AMOLED screen�s performance in sunlight � just past the break.
Introduction
Competition is certainly one of the things that make the Android OS so much fun. There are already several manufacturers involved in the Google OS game and each of them has already released a flagship that aims at the peak of the food chain.
Samsung might be coming a tad late to the party but they are obviously entering with a bang. The Galaxy S packs a display of the greatest technology that the mobile world has ever seen and a pretty big one at that. A snappy 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, HD video recording and a sweetly slim waistline make it look like the real deal in the eyes of every real geek.
Let�s take a look at the other features that the Samsung Galaxy S puts to the table.
Samsung Galaxy S at a glance:
* General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
* Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
* Dimensions: 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm, 118 g
* Display: 4" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
* CPU: Samsung Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1 GHz processor
* OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
* Memory: 8/16GB storage, microSD card slot
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
* Misc: TouchWiz 3.0 UI, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, Swype text input
As you can see the Samsung Galaxy S specs sheet is long enough to be considered high-end. What�s even better is that it manages to put something on top, namely the large 4� Super AMOLED display, which should become the new thing to beat if it has the performance of the Samsung S8500 Wave unit.
Introduction
Competition is certainly one of the things that make the Android OS so much fun. There are already several manufacturers involved in the Google OS game and each of them has already released a flagship that aims at the peak of the food chain.
Samsung might be coming a tad late to the party but they are obviously entering with a bang. The Galaxy S packs a display of the greatest technology that the mobile world has ever seen and a pretty big one at that. A snappy 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, HD video recording and a sweetly slim waistline make it look like the real deal in the eyes of every real geek.
Let�s take a look at the other features that the Samsung Galaxy S puts to the table.
Samsung Galaxy S at a glance:
* General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
* Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
* Dimensions: 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm, 118 g
* Display: 4" 16M-color Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
* CPU: Samsung Cortex A8 Hummingbird 1 GHz processor
* OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
* Memory: 8/16GB storage, microSD card slot
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack
* Misc: TouchWiz 3.0 UI, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, Swype text input
As you can see the Samsung Galaxy S specs sheet is long enough to be considered high-end. What�s even better is that it manages to put something on top, namely the large 4� Super AMOLED display, which should become the new thing to beat if it has the performance of the Samsung S8500 Wave unit.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
HP Pavilion dm4, dv5, dv6 and dv7 review
Sit back and sprinkle a few new processors into its Pavilion line up? Nope, that�s exactly what HP didn�t do this year when it came to refreshing its successful multimedia laptop brand. Instead, it has remade the entire series by subbing plastic for metal, adding a chiclet keyboard and trimming down the measurements
HP Pavilion PCs
The new HP Pavilion notebook PCs, including the dm4, dv5, dv6 and dv7, meet a wide variety of power, performance and mobility needs at prices that fit most budgets.
Thin and light, the HP Pavilion dm4 offers mobility paired with a sleek, metal finish and cool etched patterns, making it a stylish and ideal choice for all-day computing.
At just 1 inch thin and weighing only 4.4 pounds,(8) the dm4 features a stunning full-metal chassis with an elegant etched pattern on its brushed aluminum finish. Powered by an Intel CoreTM processor, it includes a 14-inch diagonal BrightView HD(2) LED display, internal optical drive, fingerprint reader and up to 6.5 hours of battery life.(4)
The high-performing HP Pavilion dv5, dv6 and dv7 are ideal for any type of media-rich experience, offering the latest in graphics, audio and video.
* With exterior bold finishes and touchable textures, the HP Pavilion dv5 and dv6 are designed to suit every consumer�s personal style. The dv5, available in black cherry, champagne and Sonoma red Imprint finishes, features a unique 14.5-inch diagonal HD(2) display, ideal for work and play.
* Available in the same Imprint finishes, plus a brushed-aluminum finish etched with a stream design, the dv6 is the first HP Pavilion notebook PC available with an optional touch screen in the United States. Dolby Advanced Audio and Altec Lansing speakers are available on the dv5, dv6 and dv7 Imprint finishes.
* The HP Pavilion dv7 is the ultimate balance of power and performance for entertainment. With an HD(2) display, Altec Lansing speakers, an HP Triple Bass Subwoofer and the option of Beats Audio, the dv7 provides a superb audio and virtual surround sound experience, bringing out the best of every song, TV show or movie. The notebook also comes with Corel� PaintShop Photo Pro X3 and Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 for creating photo and video content.
The HP Pavilion dm4, dv6 and the dv7 with metal finish also come with HP SimplePass, providing consumers enhanced security access to all their passwords with a simple swipe of a finger.
All of these new HP Pavilion notebook PCs include exclusive technology such as HP TrueVision WebCam, which optimizes video for any light setting, and HP QuickWeb, which gives users access to the web(3) without booting up the notebook by simply pushing a button.
HP Pavilion dm4
HP Pavilion dv5
HP Pavilion dv6
HP Pavilion dv7
HP Pavilion PCs
The new HP Pavilion notebook PCs, including the dm4, dv5, dv6 and dv7, meet a wide variety of power, performance and mobility needs at prices that fit most budgets.
Thin and light, the HP Pavilion dm4 offers mobility paired with a sleek, metal finish and cool etched patterns, making it a stylish and ideal choice for all-day computing.
At just 1 inch thin and weighing only 4.4 pounds,(8) the dm4 features a stunning full-metal chassis with an elegant etched pattern on its brushed aluminum finish. Powered by an Intel CoreTM processor, it includes a 14-inch diagonal BrightView HD(2) LED display, internal optical drive, fingerprint reader and up to 6.5 hours of battery life.(4)
The high-performing HP Pavilion dv5, dv6 and dv7 are ideal for any type of media-rich experience, offering the latest in graphics, audio and video.
* With exterior bold finishes and touchable textures, the HP Pavilion dv5 and dv6 are designed to suit every consumer�s personal style. The dv5, available in black cherry, champagne and Sonoma red Imprint finishes, features a unique 14.5-inch diagonal HD(2) display, ideal for work and play.
* Available in the same Imprint finishes, plus a brushed-aluminum finish etched with a stream design, the dv6 is the first HP Pavilion notebook PC available with an optional touch screen in the United States. Dolby Advanced Audio and Altec Lansing speakers are available on the dv5, dv6 and dv7 Imprint finishes.
* The HP Pavilion dv7 is the ultimate balance of power and performance for entertainment. With an HD(2) display, Altec Lansing speakers, an HP Triple Bass Subwoofer and the option of Beats Audio, the dv7 provides a superb audio and virtual surround sound experience, bringing out the best of every song, TV show or movie. The notebook also comes with Corel� PaintShop Photo Pro X3 and Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 for creating photo and video content.
The HP Pavilion dm4, dv6 and the dv7 with metal finish also come with HP SimplePass, providing consumers enhanced security access to all their passwords with a simple swipe of a finger.
All of these new HP Pavilion notebook PCs include exclusive technology such as HP TrueVision WebCam, which optimizes video for any light setting, and HP QuickWeb, which gives users access to the web(3) without booting up the notebook by simply pushing a button.
HP Pavilion dm4
HP Pavilion dv5
HP Pavilion dv6
HP Pavilion dv7
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