Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts

Thursday, September 25, 2008

New and Improved Digital Cameras

Even digital cameras have evolved over the past few years and useful features have been incorporated to enhance usability. Some pioneering brands like Nikon and Canon have constantly reinvented them on this front and have come out with digitally advanced technologies.

A good photograph depends upon the photographer’s ability and not on the camera. But some of the faults of the digital camera have been hindering the outcome of quality pictures. These shortcomings of the extremely handy digital camera are being constantly worked on. Faults like red eye and reflective images are inherent in digital cameras. Thus features like red-eye reduction are now inbuilt in popular cameras like Nikon digital camera.

The important feature of the digital camera is its ability to view the picture immediately as you capture it. This has resulted in emergence of improved LCD displays. Canon digital cameras have also developed for editing in the digital camera itself. This has made possible to click pictures and edit them immediately as per your need. Digital cameras now also have Bluetooth connectivity for quick transferring of images. Some have also Wi-Fi capability to transfer the image instantly online, this is useful for press photographers who need to release images as fats as possible.

Digital cameras have extendable storage ability unlike film cameras. This helps in storing number of images into the memory card. Now digital cameras support a large memory cards which can offer storage of up to 2 GB. This helps in storing umpteen high quality images and you need not have to worry about lack of space. Some cameras offer face detection, this helps in getting clear images suiting your needs. Cameras are bound to get dust on their lens and this would result in faulty imaging. Some makers have developed a mechanism for removing the minutest dust particle and offering a near complete perfect picture. But such high precisions come at a cost.

You can find digital cameras of all budgets and get the one that meets your needs. You can shop for them online at popular online shopping based websites. They will provide a host of variety and will give detailed description of a product. You can also avail comparison of cameras across brands. You can then choose the one that meets your needs and fits your budget.



Pooja Lapasia has earned a good name in article writing; her articles cover many topics i.e. kodak digital cameras and sony digital cameras, Panasonic digital camera etc.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Video Goggles Are The New Way To Watch Movies

video goggles glasses
Video goggles may sound like a futuristic concept, like something out of your favorite science movie, but they are actually one of the most innovative ways to watch movies when you are on commuting on a plane, train, or bus, or when you simply want to watch movies around the house.

The average American spends over 100 hours a year commuting. While most of this commute time is by motor vehicle, a vast majority of business travelers also log in weekly hours on planes, trains, and buses.

The longest and shortest commute states, respectively, are New York and Montana, but when you consider that the shortest is thirty minutes, you can see that this time can really add up, and this statistic does not take into account the time spent by the business travelers and commuters.

This is time that can be spent doing work, reading, and of course, taking a much needed break by watching a favorite movie. In addition, non business travelers in the United States can expect to take at least one plane trip per year, so virtually everyone, then, can benefit from the ability to watch movies privately and on the go.

If you have a video Ipod, you know how convenient it is to be able to download movies online, and take your Ipod with you to watch them wherever you go. Less convenient, however, is the small screen and the sometimes compromised sound quality depending on the type of headphones you have.

Companies that make video goggles have addressed this problem by making eyewear that looks like regular sunglasses, but allows the wearer to watch movies in full screen format, and in some cases, with stereo quality sound. This way, if you don't like the inflight movie, or if the commute has you bored and looking for a distraction, you can literally slip on your glasses and enter your own private movie theater.

You can also use video eyewear to watch movies around the house, which is nice if you want to watch a movie that other people in the house are not interested in. Depending on the model, these glasses allow for peripheral vision correction and have an adjustable viewing range.

It may sound like a futuristic concept, but many major retailers carry these products, and people are taking notice and purchasing them for themselves and as gifts. Video goggles may just replace the way that the family watches TV, together, but separately at the same time.





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Sunday, June 8, 2008

GPS Enabled PDAs: Real Time Directions Linked to the Appoinments on Your Calendar!

GPS Enabled PDA
When you're rushing from a late meeting to your child's t-ball game, you need to know exactly where you are going or you could miss her getting her first hit or catch. You may not have GPS in your car, but you do have a PDA - a personal digital (or data) assistant. Shouldn't your "assistant" be able to help you get there? Now it can!
There is a new kind of PDA with GPS embedded which can not only keep your schedule, but also help you navigate to the places on your schedule. Not only can it tell you where you are supposed to be and when, but how long it will take you to get there. In fact, with new technology, a GPS enabled PDA can even factor in the amount of real time traffic in giving you an estimate of your travel time or actually advising you about when to leave. They can also give you alternate routes where there is less traffic on the fly.

These PDAs with built-in GPS come preloaded with up-to-date maps of your country, and give both text- and voice turn-by-turn directions. This way you can both see and hear the directions for maximum safety while driving (In fact they can sometimes project the voice directions to your car stereo so you will hear them loud and clear). They also can navigate you to points of interest such as gas stations and stores along your way.

Some things to look for in a PDA with built-in GPS include the ability to automatically update your device through a computer so you get the latest changes in roads and routes, and good service coverage so you are never almost there when your map blacks out. You should also look for a system that allows you to do two things at once - like making a speakerphone call while you are driving without losing your route.

Another new GPS enabled PDA technology allows you to share information with others who have GPS devices. You can send a colleague or family member in another car the same directions, or traffic information, or information about where to find a gas station, while you are driving as easy as making a phone call.

Imagine what your new, more powerful handheld assistant can do for you right now: Tell you how to get where you are going, when to leave so you are on time, where you can stop along the way to bring something to the meeting, and whether there is traffic in your way!



About the Author
For more information about GPS Enabled PDAs, please see http://www.gpsenabledpdas.com, and for information about GPS Enabled cellular (mobile) phones , please see http://www.gpsenabledphone.com.

TV ON PC

Why in the world would you want to pay for a TV bill, a satellite bill, and be limited to what you can watch without upgrading to yet another package when you can have it all?! What do I mean? Well, I watch TV, movies, sports and highlighted events before anyone else because I decided to try some new software that opens up 3000 channels on my computer.
Upon inspection, it's kind of hard to believe that all these channelse are just... there! Some take a bit to load but it's understandable because they are from around the globe. The movie selection is fairly up to date and I can now just pluck anything I want to watch digitally without having to own a DVD library, or pay some network for their limited content base. Overall?.... Yes very impressed with this so far! - take a peek - https://paydotcom.com/r/43264/jerric/18436141/

This is what IPTV is all about - It compiles and programs a slate of channels from around the globe from over 80 countries, and it only cost me a small fee that was actually LESS than any of my monthly bills. Will the police come knocking on your door? Nope :) Why? because this is fully legal, there are no laws on this deregulated market yet, nor will there be for quite some time as technology and content evolve so quickly.

It's most of the channels you probably already have, plus tons of new ones - hard to even keep up with all the content at your fingertips... To see a full list of channels, movie previews, keep reading.

The beautiful thing is that you can watch full screen on your PC or plug your TVtuner card from your PC right to your TV inputs and watch all this stuff on your bigsceen :) That, is innovation! Unlike satellite frequencies, there are no reset codes or things you need to keep your connections or stay up to date with passwords etc.

This is actually very simple and I wish I found this sooner, my family is Polish, and this has quite a few channels and connections that are not found within any local channel providers or sites. After dabbling in this industry for a little while, this software may not be for everyone however those looking to eliminate your TV bill, watch TV from your home country, get great movie channels and never worry about legal issues for satellite TV then this is perfect for you, You can take a test drive yourself right now of what this powerful little software can do by visiting the signature link, happy tubing!!

Next Step - Preview the software at no cost - https://paydotcom.com/r/43264/jerric/18436141/

Sincerely Jerri



About the Author
I work from home promoting useful products.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Lcd monitors- Experience the digital enigma

dell lcd monitor
Liquid crystal Display comes to make a mark in the market with its ideal and unique features. Technology is advancing and developing by every passing day. The usual cathode ray tubes (CRT) have become obsolete these days. LCD monitors are mostly preferred these days and are leading the monitor market with their unique features. People tend to facilitate their tasks now with the latest gadgets.


Computers are the essential components of every household. They have the ability to execute multiple tasks and do not require much time in doing so.


They come with a great storage capacity and have the ability to store massive documents and files of the users.


While buying a computer, the consumer often frets over various things like the storage capacity, the size of the hard disk etc, but the most essential component of the computers is its monitors. The first thing that concerns the users is to have an access to the perfect viewing quality. The liquid crystal display consumes less power and is not frequently prone to screen flicker.


The best advantage of owning such monitors is that its physical size is much smaller than the conventional monitors are. The compact and lightweight feature of these monitors enhances them further. These are attractive thin monitors and can be carried anywhere comfortably by the users. As these monitors disperse more sharpness and brightness to every minute pixel of an image with the help of electronic and liquid crystals, they provide top quality pictures. This further ensures that the lightest colour also gets detected.


These monitors possess a reliable tonal feature that displays text of great contrast too. As such these features enable the users to view images even when the light is of low quality. The trademarks of these monitors for which they boast off are its high-resolution quality and top quality pictures. These monitors are good for computing, as it does not affect the user's eye directly. The flexibility and the reliability are assured in these monitors.


With these flat displays, the users have the freedom to enjoy more space of the screens in terms of size. As they consume less energy, the users do not have to worry regarding the consumption of energy.


If you want to avail such monitors, visit the online stores. Online shopping would enable you to get the various offers and benefits provided by them. You can easily such site without even paying the membership fees. Browsing those sites would give you the latest information regarding the advanced and stylish gadgets available in the market. It further ensures that the consumers are able to get the required information of their preferred products. LCD monitors from various brands are available in such online shopping stores. You have the freedom to enquire about your preferred products features to satisfy your concern that it would perfectly suit your entire requirement.


The online stores are greatly changing the trends of shopping among the people. It facilitates your shopping process as it enables you to chat with people when you are shopping online. This interactivity feature enables you to compare the features and also the prices. This feature would ensure that you have a superb time during your shopping process. You can also enter into deals to avail them at affordable prices. These online stores enable the consumers to avail various offers and benefits to lure them to their site.


Internet is developing at a past pace these days. They have creped in almost all the activities and phase of life. We rely on internet to facilitate our various important official and personal works. So now, you can visit the authentic websites to avail the most attractive deals and offers. However, the consumer should bear in mind that the prime thing while doing online shopping is to check the credibility of those websites as fraudulent do exists everywhere. Find the gadget of your choice, check whether they would perfectly suit all your requirements and then try to avail them.


Jayson Pablo, an author who writes on different themes for Rupiz Compare and appeal to visit the site to get information about cheap computers and computer software.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

How Satellite Radios Function

XM Samsung Satellite Radio
Numerous people has a question in mind that how does satellite radio work? Answer to this question lies is that we should first understand how satellite how analog radio works. Standard analog radio works by broadcasting the radio frequency to local transmitters and then on to the listener. New and most advanced satellite radio works similarly but instead of using stationary transmitters with limited range to broadcast their media to the people, they use mobile Satellites.

Orbiters are equipment that orbit the earth and can pick up and transmit signals globally instead of just in a limited area. Orbiter bounces the transmitted radio frequency off of the satellite and out to the millions of satellite radio listeners around the world. It has increased the satellite radio industry and has made satellite radio a staple media avenue in our everyday lives. A layman, who is interested in satellite radio purchases, will go for the best. A device like satellite radio whether it be stationary or portable, we purchase the desired satellite radio service from whichever service provider offers us the best variety of programming. Formerly the subscription to this service is established, the device is programmed into a database of devices that are allowed to receive specific radio transmissions from specific satellites. Database entry then sends a signal to the device to decrypt satellite frequencies, providing the user with audible satellite radio reception. Numerous service providers may use different marketing gimmicks to gain a customer base, claiming to have better coverage or what not. But, when it comes down to it, The only difference which could be considered is the limitations put on the satellite radio by the databases and what programs and filters any individual service provider may be using to limit the access their customers have to the satellite radio feed.

Almost all service providers offer special features, or special programming which is solely controlled by their databases and the servers they use to transmit the satellite radio feed. But the service provider never explains to the customer the answer to the question of how does satellite radio work? If subscription to the satellite is not paid, just as with any utility nowadays, the service provider may then send a signal to the device, removing its rights to decrypt satellite radio transmissions. Numerous technologies in the past, prior to the radio technology have used satellites to widen the spectrum of their services, such as telecommunications such as cell phones. Logic of each service is relatively the same in the fact that a person uses a device such as a satellite radio, or cell phone, to request a transmission through a service provider’s database. When subscription is paid for the transmission is allowed from the satellite to the user giving us satellite capable radio devices.



About the Author
Tymon Hytem has worked in the electronics feild for the past 15 years. He enjoys helping people decide on electronic gadgets from telephones to XM Radio and choosing the perfect XM Satellite Radio system for their needs.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The Ubiquitous Indestructible Pen Drive

Pen USB Drive
The pen drive or the USB drives are storage devices that store memory and it is coupled with universal serial bus connector. It is characterized by its small size, featherweight and by its qualities of removable as well as rewrite ability.

The pen drive has an edge over other storage tools - in particular the floppy disk. These are more compact, swifter, have a bigger capacity to hold data and above all are more reliable because there are no mobile parts involved. The design too is durable. Usually computers are packaged without floppy but pen drives are available at all PC and lap top outlets. The pen drive uses the USM mass storage standard and is supported by the latest operating systems like Windows, Mac, Linux and others.

The pen drive or flash drive consists of a small circuit board made of plastic or metal. Recently rubber casings are being used. This makes it convenient to carry around the pen drive in the pocket like a key chain. A cap protects it. It can be connected directly to the computer.

To get access to the stored data the pen drive has to be linked to the computer either by plugging it into a built-in USB host controller or into a USB Hub. Pen drive becomes active only then - drawing its lifeline from the computer.

The pen drive is the product of combination and integration of old technologies with new features like mini size, low cost and minimum power consumption. The memory has its base on previous EPROM expertise. The latest ones use state of the art technology. Contents can be erased electrically without the use of UV light and the erasing is total. But the later models improved upon this and partial erasure became possible. It required a lot of support from the computer so that it can be said that the latest pen drives are miniature version of the microprocessor system.

With the new model of pen drives it became possible to serially access memory storage together with the development of small and yet high speed (using low power) systems that became integrated in mini compact systems. Many MP3 players can be used as a pen drive.

Many claim to have been pioneers in the manufacture of the first pen drives. Trek first marketed it in 2000. The next generation of flash or pen drives have USB 2.0 connectivity.

There is no limit to various shapes and sizes of pen drives - one even looks like a delectable piece of sushi! Too much of designing however leads to bulkiness. Pen drives have been integrated with other items that people carry or wear like - watches, pens and even a pen-knife. Some even look like bricks and others like toys.

Pen drives are being widely used and this raises the point of security. For this biometrics and encryption are becoming the norm. Pen drives are popular with those who deal with system and network administration for configuration, system maintenance including trouble shooting and recovery. In the PC repair field the pen drive has become indispensable.

Pen drives are practically immune to scratches and dust problems. This makes them ideal for transferring data from one location to another unit, like from home to office and vice versa. The object is almost ubiquitous. It means it will work with any computer. The storage capacity is dense while on the other hand power consumption is very low. No additional device is required to read from and write on pen drives. Pen drives can even survive chewing attacks from puppies and submergence in the washing machine. It is amazing how a small device can be of such great use!

What more can be desired?



About the Author
This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/pen-drive.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

How does an iPod Work?

An iPod is a portable device that is used to play audio files of MP3 or AAC format. Released in 2001, the iPod’s of today come in a variety of shapes and sizes with varying storage capacities, right from the 512MB iPod Shuffle to the 160 GB iPod Classic! IPod’s are compatible with PCs running Windows 2000 or Windows XP and Macintosh computers running Mac OS X. here is more on how iPod’s work!

IPod’s started off as portable music players, but today they can be used to play movies, view photos, play games, store text documents, set reminders and can also be used as an alarm clock! A regular iPod uses a tiny hard disk for storage; however the iPod Shuffle uses a kind of memory known as flash memory. Unlike regular computer memory, flash memory is much faster; uses less power and does not get reset on being switched off. Content is transferred from your Computer to your iPod using a USB cable.

IPod and iTunes
The best part about the iPod is its simplicity. All iPod’s are completely integrated with iTunes. ITunes is a software created by Apple, which is used to add and remove, content from an iPod. This happens automatically without any intervention from the user. With iTunes you can "rip" music from CD’s into MP3 or AAC formats to your computer.

When your iPod is connected to your PC, iTunes automatically updates your music library, keeping track of how often you played a song and also adds new songs and play lists to your iPod. An iPod can also be used on multiple computers; however synchronization occurs only in 1 direction. You cannot transfer songs from your iPod to a computer. However, the iPod can be used as a hard-drive to transfer data over different computers but will not be able to play this data.

Supported Audio Formats
The iPod can play AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) format in addition to standard MP3 audio format. Audio files in ACC format being smaller and of the same quality as compared to MP3 files, makes song management on your iPod much quicker. In addition to this, iTunes comes with a built in converter that is capable of converting most audio format to MP3 or AAC.

Skip Protection
The iPod is designed for people with an active lifestyle. It is compact and light enough to take with you wherever you go. In addition to the hard drive, the iPod has a memory cache, which is made up of solid-state memory. Therefore, it has no mechanical or moving parts and is not affected by movement of the device. The iPod offers up to 20 minutes of skip protection, so whether it’s walking or mountain climbing u can do so without skipping a beat!

Non-Music Features
Videos – The iPod can be used to play videos in MPEG-4 or H.264 codecs. Adding videos to your iPod can be a little inconvenient as the above formats are not easily available. But never fear there’s a wide range of video converters available for free on the Internet.

Audio Books – The iPod can also play Audio books very conveniently. When you have stopped listening, it keeps track of the exact point and chapter that you were on, so you can resume listening from where you left off. Most players do not come with this feature and users are left searching for the point they left off. In addition to this there is also an option to play audio books faster than normal the normal rate, which is pretty useful when there’s a lot of material.
So people that’s all that there’s to know about the working of your iPod.

Article By Natasha Bantwal

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Laptops- Efficient and Helpful Gadgets

A laptop is an efficient and highly advanced movable computer that helps the users to carry out all their tasks with great ease.
Technology is on the path of advancement and its amazing growth has bestowed the human race with incredible capabilities. Laptops are one of the major contributions of the enhanced technology. They have smartly replaced the conventional personal computers and now every body wants to own a sleek and portable device which has mammoth capabilities. These devices are the most popular and advanced gadgets that are a great aid to various business professionals.

Today computers have influenced each and every arena of our lives, in such a scenario these gadgets play a very vital role in successful completion of various tasks related to business or work. No matter if you are a professional programmer or a businessman, whether you are writer or a lecturer- every body needs to have a portable computer in today’s fast paced world. Gone are the days when your work was restricted to your office or home, you need a portable and mobile computer with which you can carry our all your important tasks no matter where you are. Whether you are going on a business meeting or a holiday trip, it’s always advantageous to keep your laptop with you so that your work does not get hampered. These high performance gadgets are not very expensive and you can easily get cheap laptops.

Various brands like Acer, HCL, and Sony etc manufacturer high quality laptops that are extremely robust and efficient. This gadget weighs around 2 pounds to 18 pounds and has different sizes, configuration etc. They have a battery which can be charged through the AC/DC. These devices also run on the main power supply through the external AC/DC adaptor. They sometimes also feature a cell which is used to run major processes in case of power failure. These gadgets have advanced and highly sophisticated equipments and electronic circuits. They have high definition LCD displays and a variety of memory modules like RAM etc. They feature advanced keypad, a touch pad with which the pointers are controlled and the high performance processor from ace brands like Intel and AMD.

These gadgets feature active matrix displays with high resolution and they also have a PC card. They are equipped with hard disks, Video and sound cards, graphics adaptor etc. These advanced gadgets have all the capabilities and functionalities like the personal computers- they have CD drives, USB ports, LAN card etc. The cheap laptops can be easily used over the network and to surf the internet. The performance of the laptop largely depends upon its configuration and price range. Better the configuration -- higher the prices and hence better performance. Laptops are available in different price ranges and the users can select the one based on their needs and budget.

These highly efficient computers can be easily upgraded, however the compatibility depends upon the brand and model of the machine. The laptops have MinIPCI slot which can be used for Bluetooth or WLAN card. The USB ports provide ease to attach various devices etc to the machine.

These days Lenovo laptops are gaining great success in the market. The Lenovo Thinkpad computers are an innovative range of advanced laptops which have high performance processors and advanced TrackPoint pointing device. They feature high tech keyboard and Active protection system that shuts down the hard disk drive when the machine is falling, and thus avoids damages. The Lenovo laptops also have a biometric device that reads finger prints.

Samsung Laptops are also very efficient and sophisticated. These computers have state of the art electronic components, high performance display and fast speed processor. The premium laptops rank high in the context of performance, quality and technology. They are built with advanced technology and great efficacy. The Japanese giant brand Toshiba has also presented some of the high end laptops in the market. The Toshiba laptops are trusted by the people from different industries and professions.

These days various online shopping portals offer amazing deals on the laptops. Customers can search for cheap laptop UK to avail beneficial offers like discounts etc.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

High Def DVD Technology Faces External Threats

A lot of attention is paid to the fevered competition between Sony's Blu-ray and Toshiba's HD-DVD High Definition DVD formats, but many analysts and the general public ignore the threats that high def DVD technology in general face from other technologies. Unlike the original DVD format that was introduced almost a decade ago and the video cassette technology that came before it, high def DVD's in general face competition from a number of other technologies that are threatening to make them obsolete before they even get a foothold in the market.

The most obvious source of competition comes in the form of all of the services that are offering movies in HDTV format for download over the Internet. For example, Sony's Bravia HDTV sets can display a variety of HDTV videos that can be downloaded from the Internet. While this service has the disadvantage of only working with Bravia HDTV sets, an increasing amount of HDTV content is expected to be made available and it certainly provides a glimpse of how we can expect to get our HDTV content in the future.

Another service that provides HDTV programming is Vudu. Vudu is basically a set top box that can be used to download movies from the Internet and display them in high definition on an HDTV set. The only catch with Vudu is that the device downloads the movies in standard definition format and then upconverts them to HDTV format before displaying them on the screen. This system has the advantage of conserving bandwidth for easier and faster downloads, but doesn't provide the same level of picture quality as a true HDTV download would. Still, the concept of upconverting standard def video to HDTV is sound and may be able to produce better results with the technological advances of the future.

The Sony Play Station 3 is not only a Blu-ray disc player, but is also expected to be capable of downloading high def movies from the Internet in the near future, making another alternative to High Def DVD's. The Xbox 360 from Microsoft is already capable of downloading HDTV movies from the Internet, but the device is plagued by depressingly long download times- sometimes on the order of eight hours for a standard length movie! Still, these two devices make it obvious that both Sony and Microsoft (which is a backer of HD-DVD) are hedging their bets by embracing the same technology that could make their investments in High Def DVD technology a loss.

One interesting option that has been proposed for getting HDTV content in the future is providing it for consumers on compact, portable hard drives. These hard drives would be enormous in capacity and contain entire archives of movies. Instead of paying for all of these movies all at once, consumers would be able to see what's available to watch on the hard drive and then pay to have the movie that they want to watch unlocked. That way having instant access to a huge number of HDTV titles could be extremely cost effective. Of course, the disadvantage of this is that it would be difficult to add new titles to the hard drive, but maybe that's where Internet downloads could come in- to supplement a larger personal archive, rather than to provide the viewer with everything that she or he may want to watch.

E.Sanderson writes articles for consumers who want to find the latest technonoly news aboutCable Television. She has written for many major publications about Comcast Cable Promotions and how buyers can find the best deals.