DVD player tips

Do you have plans to buy a DVD player or Blu-Ray player? Whatever your choice may be you need to know, is there any real difference between the various DVD players, all using digital data? The answer is Yes and No. Firstly, the answer to this question depends on how you will use the DVD player. Particularly regarding the system, if you install a DVD player connected directly to the TV or your home theater system? What size is your TV screen? Check your home theater system.

Second, although the data in the DVD is digital, everything is still analog video output. This requires video digital-to-analog decoder and an additional processor in a DVD Player. The picture quality and characteristics vary among all DVD players, the difference will be evident when viewed in larger TVs (36 inch and above).

So to answer the question: If you are looking for a DVD player that is directly connected to the TV screen under 27 ", you do not need to use your home theater, DVD player because there is now producing images with the quality" good ". It is difficult for lay people to distinguish the quality of images produced various DVD Player on TV screens under 27 ". It is also equal to the quality of the sound produced by the TV speakers.

Here are some of the special facilities that could be considered:

1. Compatible media:

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWS, HDCDs, SACDs

2. DVD player type/system:

Generally consisting of models of single disc and multi-disc player. Several other models unites player with LCD screen, small size so easy to carry. Another model brings together a DVD with home theater, DVD, TV or even a DVD-only games such as PlayStation 2 or 3 and Xbox.

3. Video Features,

To maximize the high-quality DVD images, note the flow of video processing capabilities and try meticulous special effects such as magnification (zoom), progressive scan video output and composition.

4. Video processing,

To produce a good image reproduction, most DVD players use video converter digital-to-analog (DAC) 10-bit to resemble a good gradations of light and color accuracy of the source film, also uses video processing chips that can operate at 27MHz with decoding capability of signal compression MPEG-2. DVD player with this facility will produce a different picture in terms of quality and characteristics, in part because the video processing to output in 4:3 aspect ratio TV.

5. Special effects

Pause, scan, slow motion, frame by frame. Almost all DVD Players have a pause function (pause) with a crystal clear picture. Many models have a rewind facility - fast forward - so that you can locate a desired scene quickly. Some have begun to effect slow motion or frame by frame either forward or backward direction.

6. Zoom

DVD player has a zoom facility with a different zoom level so that you can study the scene carefully. Some of them have the ability to move up or down direction, from left to enlarge the area kananuntuk layer. If you have a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio, certain models are able to eliminate the text below and above the layer so you have a full screen image like a big screen, it's just that you will lose 33% of the area because the process of cropping the image. This effect will be very good for a DVD with a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, the 2.35 aspect ratio still leaves a black line on the edge of the screen.

7. Progressive scan

Is the ability to produce images in one pass (as a computer monitor). Interlaced scanning requires two passes to generate the image, the first for the odd lines, the second the even-numbered untukgaris. Conventional analog televisions to use your method with a time of refresh 30 times a second. While progressive scan can do 60 times per second refresh. This facility allows the maximum results, the picture is not blinking, more moved and left no shadow when using the digital TV, HDTV or high resolution monitor. To reduce shadows, look for DVD player with a 2:3 pulldown (popular with the term inverse 3:2 pulldown or 3:2). The result is minimal if the shadows watching film-based images. Look for digital TV capable of 480p on the component video inputs. Progressive scan can be used also for tv conventional type.

8. Video outputs

Component video, S-Video, or composite video Make sure you buy a dvd player with component video output. Video component allows the picture is good and accurate color reproduction. If component video is not available, please check whether furnished * with S-video output as a second choice, although the quality of the colors are not as real as a video component. If both do not exist, try using the composite video channels, though not fair, but still produce a much better picture than VHS VCR. Old TVs did not have the facilities above, use the RF modulator with a composite video output from DVD player and connect to the antenna input.

Progressive scan DVD player can only output progressive video signal to digital TV (capable of 480p) via component video output. Usually a progressive scan DVD player can output progressive scan or interlaced scan video using component video outputs, swich on the back panel, or on-screen menu display. S-Video and composite video connections do not support progressive scan signal. Lastly, you should make a series connection cable with gold plated jacks to deliver maximum power. You can also buy a DVD player that is equipped with HDMI output, and some have been equipped with Full HD upscaling, so you can enjoy high-quality picture and sound.

9. Audio Features

If you have a surround sound theater system or considering to use it someday, be sure that your DVD player has a digital to analog converter, facilities and surround sound audio output.

10. Digital To Analog Audio Converter

To get the maximum sound, dvd player is currently using 24-bit audio converter (DAC) with the ability to operate at 96kHz sampling rate (96 000 times per second). This facility is useful if only the analogue output (eg output analog stereo or 5.1 channel analog output) is used directly from the player to the television, DTS surround, Dolby Pro-Logic surround receiver or a digital ready receiver (5.1 channel). This feature is not important if the Dolby Digital decoder (eg, receiver or preamplifier) ​​was used through one of the digital audio output.

11. Surround sound

Dolby Digital and DTS. Since Dolby Digital is part of the DVD video, all players are able to use Dolby surround, digitally so it can distribute the signal through one digitalaudio output. If you have a pre-amplifier Dolby Digital, you use one digital output and pre-amplifiers allow you to perform the decoding process, because the digital signal is degraded when the player with the preamplifier. Almost all of the latest models have a DTS surround sound compatibility, in which players can output DTS signals to be processed by the preamplifier. Again, this is only to receivers with a "digital ready" or "5.1-channel ready" receiver. If you are not interested membangu nsebuah surround sound system or have not been able to have it now, do not need to worry because the dvd player has a virtual surround sound, so it can be used directly on the television stereo speakers.

12. Digital or analog audio outputs.

Make sure your DVD player has optical and coaxial outputs for the flexibility of your home theater. This is so the player you can skip the raw digital audio signal to Dolby Digital or DTS surround by a receiver or preamplifier. Connection type of Digital Audio is the best compared to analog for their quality and highly kecil.Koneksi disorders using a digital optical lasers to channel data through fiber optic cable. Instead coaxial digital connection using the RF signal and shape as RCA cables. If your DVD player has a Dolby Digital decoder, there are usually a series of 5.1-channel analog audio outputs (RCA). Use this connection if you have a receiver with a "digital ready" or "5.1-channel ready" receiver. If you do not have urround sound system, use the analog stereo jacks output jacks for connection to a TV or stereo system. Use a jack with a layer of gold for good electrical connection.

13. Easy to use

The most important and overlooked even in the DVD player aspect is its simplicity. How easy it is to install and merangkainya then use the first time or on a day-to-day operation later. Usually already available using the menus within the layer to facilitate its use, in addition, note the front panel of your dvd player, any key available.

14. Remote control

Each DVD player is created using the remote control and is usually different. A good remote control is an ergonomic (easy to hold and operate), so the button can be pressed properly. To use the navigation on the menu quickly and effectively, we must be able to operate hand controls the cursor and the enter button easily while using one hand only. There are some who use the buttons glow that can be used in dark conditions, even some that can be used for other devices such as tv. The best remote control is having the ability to be able to read the other remote control code.

How you can get a right DVD player?

Now you already know some aspects of the DVD player and ready to choose one of them. We encourage you to study the detailed review of the player that you want before you make sure to buy it. To start from the right direction, we have various series of DVD players from different brands and models, of course with the best prices.

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Nikon D800

Professional photographer got amazing news because launch the Nikon D800. Full-frame cameras are smaller and lighter than the Nikon D700 comes at a site that is Nikon rumors. Nikon D800 reportedly has a camera with the highest resolution ever for Nikon DSLR cameras. Nikon D800 uses a 36 megapixel sensor with a resolution of 7360 x 4912 (confirmed by EXIF ​​data) and will compete with other modern cameras currently on the market.

Nikon D800 is clearly not similar to the Nikon D700, because it has a new layout that includes replacing the switch to focus mode to switch from silent mode and movie mode toggling conjunction with live view. Video retrieval seems to be much more focused on the whole, with a larger preview LCD and 30fps 1080p video produced to say "very good," even compared with the new 3D cameras. But some parts of the Nikon D800 has a similar autofocus system with Nikon D700. 

Nikon D800 Specifications:
- Number of pixels 3630 megapixels.
- Continuous shooting 4 frames per second (BO) or 6 frames per second for DX mode
- Full HD video in 1920 × 1080/30p.
- Headphone jack, which can be entered from external devices such as PCM voice recorder.
- Supports USB3.0
- 86K pixel split control, AF, exposure, white balance,
- Face Recognition AF
- Larger LCD Monitor
- Two CF media card slot and SD card slot.
- Shutter durability of 200,000 cycles.

Nikon D800 will be equipped with the ability to record 1080 video with 30 frames per second, four-frames per second to Burt mode, a larger LCD screen, and can use two external memory either SD or CF card.

D800 D3x will basically be a mini. But do not expect the same high performance in the ISO like the Nikon D3s. The camera is Nikon's solution may be to separate the two product lines (before the D700 and D3 have the same sensor). Are you also looking forward to this camera? This camera is great for professional photographer, reporter and serious camera fans.

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Apollo

If you are looking for a smartphone from BlackBerry, then there are the smart choice, because after the BlackBerry device released five new of Torch and Boldlines last month, Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced threenew members of the BlackBerry Curve.
Besides using OS7, the third BlackBerry Curve also featured an update on hardware such as processor, screen, storage capacityand support for NFC technology (Near Field Communications). In addition, users can also enjoy a 5 megapixel camera with a resolution of this smartphone. "The three new models will complement the success of the BlackBerry Curve line and increase the length of the list of the largest global launch of the BlackBerry smartphone we've ever done," said the President at the same time Co-CEO of RIM MikeLazaridis cited Crackberry. 


"The new BlackBerry Curve is amazing and offers significantlyimproved performance, plus the mobile experience for users offeature phones as well as those who already have the previousCurve," added Lazaridis.


The predecessors to the Curve 9360 (the 8520 and 9300) performed well for RIM not only in developing markets where entry-level prices are a necessity, but also here in North America where many folks didn’t care about horsepower, they just knew that they wanted a BlackBerry. Of course, now with Android reaching into the lower-end of smartphones, competition is likely to heat up. I’ll be curious to see if the “Liquid Graphics” engine in OS 7 is enough to make even a modest phone like the 9360 shine in comparisons.BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 reportedly will begin tobe marketed in Canada in late August, before other countriesfollowed in September. At first glance, this is the third smartphone looks similar. But all three have slightly different associated network used. 


BlackBerry Curve 9350 using CDMA network with 512MB RAMand 512MB of storage capacity. While the BlackBerry Curve9360 running on GSM networks UMTS Tri-Band / Quad-BandEDGE and have the RAM and storage capacity equal to 9350. Meanwhile, the BlackBerry Curve 9370 running on the networkCDMA / EVDO / EDGE Quad-Band with 512MB RAM andstorage capacity up to 1GB.BlackBerry Apollo is affordable and suitable for use by men and women who are active in the middle of a busy business life and social activities and entertainment you will be more enjoyable.

 As previously launched five devices, the BlackBerry Curve 9350,9360 and 9370 also has brought the latest operating system OS7. 

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Pentax Q

Another fantastic news for small camera lovers. Pentax Q is very small. Pentax is the latest big-name company to throw its hat into the mirrorless ring with the Pentax Q, a 12-megapixel camera that's smaller and lighter than anything we've seen thus far in the interchangeable-lens category.

Pentax produces a small-sensor digital camera with interchangeable lenses, a first for the digital camera industry. It's early to tell, but we think the Pentax Q could give both the enthusiast digital cameras like the G12 and the compact system cameras a run for their money, provided it's not too small for the average user.

 This new camera uses a new Q-mount lens system and will ship as a kit with a 47mm/F1.9 prime lens. Along with the Q, Pentax also announced four separately-sold Q-mount lenses.

Although this is the first compact interchangeable-lens digital camera in Pentax's lineup, the company has a storied history in the realm of miniaturized swappable-lens cameras.

The Pentax Q's physical dimensions are significantly smaller than the two most-compact interchangeable-lens cameras we've seen before the Q was announced today. At just 1.2 inches deep, 3.9 inches wide, and 2.3 inches tall, the Pentax Q is tinier in every dimension than the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 (1.31 by 4.38 by 2.38 inches) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 (1.28 by 4.24 by 2.64 inches). It's much lighter, too, clocking in at 7.1 ounces with a battery and storage card inserted, compared with the Alpha NEX-C3's 10-ounce weight and the Lumix GF3's 9.31-ounce weight with the same insertions.

More-creative options include an automated exposure-bracketing HDR (high dynamic range) mode and in-camera modes that apply color filters, fish-eye and toy-camera effects, and color-isolation features to shots as you're taking them, as well as post-shot effects that include a tilt-shift lens simulator and a watercolor effect. Full manual controls, aperture- and shutter-priority modes, and an array of automated scene modes are also in the mix.

 In its Continuous Hi-speed burst shooting mode, the Pentax Q can capture images at a swift five frames per second, although burst depth is limited to just five JPEG frames. By switching to the Continuous Lo drive mode, the burst speed falls to 1.5 frames per second, but the buffer depth can be extended to a much more useful 100 JPEG frames.

In terms of features, the Q is pretty typical for any modern camera. There are Smart Effects, the usual assortment of shooting effects plus the more unusual Cross Process option; you can combine them. It also offers a time-lapse shooting mode, which I'm surprised more cameras don't offer, and customizable presets. There are a couple of unique aspects to the design, including a clever flash that pops way up to decrease the occurrence of red eye. A dial on the front of the camera can be used to change settings contextually; I'll reserve judgment on that, because it seems an odd choice.

According to the press release, "the Q carves out an entirely new camera category that extends beyond traditional digital compact, APS-C or 4/3 digital cameras." This is a bit disingenuous; the Q isn't so much smaller than models like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 or Sony NEX series that it's in a category all by itself. All of them are jacket-pocket-friendly equipped with a pancake prime lens, but none of them are with a standard zoom.

The Q's body is roughly the size of the Canon PowerShot S95, but as with all ILCs, the lens can't retract into the body and so, unless you have TARDIS pockets, there will always be an issue. It is lighter, though, and like Panasonic and Olympus, the lenses are much lighter than Sony's E-mount offerings.

The choice is yours.

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Olympus PEN Series: E-PL3

The Olympus Pen Lite E-PL3 is quite a bit smaller than its predecessor, as well as the E-P3 introduced at the same time. The new camera also finally embraces the Pen name more boldly, with the suggested shorthand being Pen Lite.


Though the E-PL3 has the same 12-megapixel resolution, Olympus says they've improved high ISO performance. 


We'll have to wait for a shipping version to confirm, but one thing that's improved over any past Pen design is the autofocus speed, which rivals and even bests some digital SLR designs.


 Called FAST AF, appropriately enough, the new AF system really makes up for the slower autofocus of previous Pen cameras. Also new is the AF-assist lamp, helping the camera focus in low light, and the tilting LCD screen.


With a sleek, straightforward exterior, the Pen Lite has been compared to the company's own Olympus XZ-1 in size, and save for the thickness from the tilting LCD screen and of course the lens, it isn't far off (see comparison photos below). The more slender lens design looks more at home on the E-PL3 than it did on the E-P2, and its new knurled ring and silver color look quite nice on the silver-bodied Pen Lite.


Updating its Micro Four Thirds Pen series today, Olympus announces three new ILCs. The E-P3, E-PL3 and Pen Mini boast dramatically faster auto focus and the creative flexibility that we've come to expect from the Pen.


The Olympus E-P3 replaces the E-P2 as the flagship Pen. It offers the same premium build quality as its predecessor and adds a 3.0-inch touch screen. The E-PL3 shares many features with the E-P3 including a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor though it lacks touch functionality and the durable build of its counterpart. It replaces the E-PL2 as a step-down alternative.


The Olympus Pen Mini E-PM1 represents a new product altogether, smaller than the E-P3 and E-PL3 with an appearance and interface designed to appeal to the beginner and casual shooter. Also debuting are two new Zuiko prime lenses for Micro Four Thirds - a 12mm f/2 and a 45mm f/1.8.


Aside from a speed enhancement, the new sensor and processor combo offers new Real Color Technology. 


It's a tweaked formula for color reproduction that Olympus claims is more faithful to real world color, reduces a loss of detail in highly saturated color blocks and handles typically troublesome colors better. The processor is also responsible for a faster start-up time and uses pixel binning to produce a more crisp image on the camera's display.


This camera has many features and you can use it to create beautiful pictures.


Although the E-PL3 provides image stabilization during movie capture, this is achieved in software, and the sensor shift stabilization system is disabled throughout. Unusually, the E-PL3 allows not only Program exposure for movies, but also allows Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, and Manual exposure, as well as use of its Art Filter functions. Shutter speeds in Shutter-priority or Manual modes are 1/30 second or less, and some Art Filter functions may adversely effect frame rate of recorded video.

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HP all in one PC

Would you like to open a small business at home? 

You need a new PC that can help you to make money. You can choose HP Omni 200 Quad series because this PC integrates everything in the display, which fits neatly on your desk, in the kids' room, or in the kitchen. And this sleek model is power packed: you get Intel Core i5 quad-core processors1, discrete graphics, and wireless networking.

Elegant and compact
With its piano-black and chrome finish, this PC looks good in any room. Features include:
An integrated design with single power cord
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Fast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer
A 21.5" diagonal Full HD§ widescreen with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution
A non-glare display with LED backlighting, tilt, and swivel
Internal antennas for 802.11 Wi-Fi2
An integrated 6-in-1 digital media card reader
A built-in webcam4 and mic
Integrated premium stereo speakers
A free 60-day Norton Internet Security subscription, optimized for your PC and ranked #1 in protection5


Keeping you connected
Wirelessly access, edit, and save content on your laptop while using your All-in-One HP desktop PC via HP LinkUp. You can:

Easily connect with no cables or docking stations—once you install the free client software on your laptop, it links with your desktop2
Keep all files and apps organized and up to date on your laptop while accessing them from your desktop


Mindful of the environment
We're committed to global citizenship and environmental responsibility by delivering energy-efficient products and reducing resource use and waste. This series:
Is ENERGY STAR® qualified and EPEAT Silver registered6
Has an LED back-lit panel, which typically consumes less power than a standard panel and eliminates the use of mercury.


You will love this product. You can use it for busines and entertainment.

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iPad 2

Do you want a new tablet? 

The iPad 2 is both all about -- and not about -- the hardware. From an industrial design standpoint, the iPad 2 just seriously raised the bar on sleek, sexy computer hardware. If you're an owner of the original model, you know it was no slouch in the design department, but its latest iteration takes it to a whole other place. 


The first thing you'll probably notice about the iPad 2 is that it's thin -- unbelievably thin. At its thickest point, the tablet is just 0.34-inches (compared with the first iPad's half an inch of girth). The device is slightly shorter than the previous model (at 9.5-inches tall), but also slightly less wide (just 7.3-inches versus the iPad's 7.47-inches). 

It looks and feels amazingly sleek when you hold it. As Steve Jobs pointed out at the launch event, the device is thinner than the astoundingly thin iPhone 4 -- quite a feat considering what's packed inside the slate. Of course, it's still not exactly light, weighing in at 1.33 pounds (or 1.34 / 1.35 for the 3G models), just a hair under the original's one and a half pounds.


The iPad 2 has arrived, and with it, the tablet computer that has redefined the genre is getting a very interesting update. Thinner design, dual-cameras, updated OS, new accessories… with the same pricing structure. For some, it is the update they’ve been waiting for: the iPad platform won’t change for the next year (is it really so?). For others, the thinner design and the video chat capabilities make it a must-have device. Some first-gen iPad might even want to upgrade, eBay showed signs of iPad flooding last week. The question is: is iPad 2 as good as it seems? Is it really for you? And if you already own one, should you upgrade?

With the iPad's second go-around, Apple sticks to its successful formula. The iPad 2 is thinner, faster, and includes two cameras. Otherwise, the iPad stays the same: size, price, capacity, and features all carry over.


As with the previous version, the front of the device is all screen, save for a bezel (which appears slightly less broad than the one on the first model), and a home button at the bottom of the display. The iPad 2 does add a camera opposite from that button at the top of the device, but the small dot is barely noticeable. Around back there's the familiar, smooth aluminum of the previous version (it does feel slightly smoother here), a small, dotted speaker grid on the lower left, a camera on the upper left, and depending on what model you get, the 3G antenna along the top back.


 The volume buttons and mute / rotate switch sit on the back left side of the device, while on the right you'll find the Micro SIM slot (on 3G versions). A standard 30-pin dock connector is along the bottom, while the top reveals a power / sleep button on the upper right side, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the left. All pretty standard business for an iPad, but smartly put together on this tiny frame.

And while the iPad 2 isn’t actually all that much lighter than the iPad 1 (about 700g versus 600g — depending on if you get the 3G or WiFi version, obviously), the change in thickness almost tricks you into thinking it is significantly lighter.


Overall, the device has a much more fluid design. Apple notes that the body now consists of two parts instead of the three that made up the iPad 1. This makes it feel even more solid, and even more like a natural object instead of a machine.


The tapered edges of the iPad 2 feel better in your hands. And those edges also make the buttons on the side and top more pronounced (and a bit easier to use). Of course, the tapered bottom also makes the dock connector a bit harder to use, but that’s a minor nit.

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DSLR Camera

Do you want to buy a new camera? 

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 Let’s try to use DSLR camera, because DSLR camera is no longer luxury goods or can only be owned by the professional photographers and people who have a lot of money. 

Now anyone can have a new DSLR camera. Famous manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sigma, Sony Alpha, and other brand have been producing entry-level DSLR cameras that are affordable.

 If you are a beginner, I suggest buying a camera type of entry level before buying a high end camera or professional.


Before deciding to buy a new camera, it is very good when you take some time to read the review on the Internet or get information from camara magazines. There are many factors in determining when we want to make a choice to buy a DSLR camera. As we know there are many different brands and types, entry level or advance or professional. I try to give you simple advice before you buy a new camera, which is as follows:


1. The price.
This is the main determining factor will be like the most is the type or brand DSLR camera that will we have later. How sophisticated camera type that you select, the budget we have will be decisive.


2. Usability.
Or do you need to buy a DSLR camera; whether to transmit a new hobby, got the task to be part of the documentation in the Office, streamline the job as a photographer's coverage. If your needs can still be sure with pocket camera surely buying a DSLR camera is not a necessity. Not only will be more inconvenient because you have to learn to master it will also be incriminating because of greater size compare with ordinary point and shoot camera.


3. Specifications. 
If these factors which determine the means you're interested in usability and excess of DSLR cameras are no longer just a point and shot. Do you need a camera with a higher speed because it wanted to deepen photo sports, big resolution or because it will often print with large sizes, higher ISO rating because served to shoot music concerts or performances on stage and others? In fact the third factor above is the most decisive factor of your decision to choose and buy a DSLR camera.


But if I should add a factor which is most often into consideration other then the options are:


4. Resolution.
Many people wrong understanding of the said resolution or megapixels. Most people assume if a megapixel camera has a size larger than the resulting image will be better. But if we only will most print results photos in size of post card, the number of megapixels in the cameras Pocket is sufficient. The size of a large new megapixel is needed if we have to print in a larger size of 60 cm x 40 cm. Or you are a professional who often print in large size of the result cropping photos.


The camera with a resolution of 9 or 12 megapixels is in fact already good.


5. Accessories.
This option can also mean you will invest in a camera brand or already have one particular brand, and decided to complement the needs of the brand.


6. The needs of the future.
Are you are going to use these cameras up to 5 or 6 years? Because technology DSLR camera is a technology that does not quickly obsolete eaten time, unlike for example the technology on the mobile phone quickly changed. Unless there's a springboard new technologies such as when the transition from analog to digital camera.


 Or maybe later when DSLR camera that uses the shutter or shutter is replaced by a mobile phone camera technology with the same quality results. To purchase a new digital camera all decisions in your hands. 


Do you want to switch from a pocket camera to a DSLR camera?
Are you ready?

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Android Phone

We are fortunate to live in the 21st century because of the easier to communicate quickly. Communication devices such as mobile phones or smartphones are not just for talking only. The handset that you can use today to send data, photos, e-mail, chat, video calls, games, music and many other great functions. Now you can also use smartphone with Android system. Users are also increasing throughout the world.


Android can not be denied is a very popular operating system for now. Android comes as the toughest rival for IOS developed by Apple and Blackberry OS from RIM. One advantage compared with the Android Operating System IOS and Blackberry are many options available mobile phones that use the Android operating system. In contrast to the IOs that are specific to the iPhone, iPod or iPad from Apple.

So many phones with the Android operating system, sometimes makes us a little confused, where does the Android mobile phone to suit your needs. Because different brands of course, will differ also display the menu of the mobile phone, even though both of them together using Android.

  
Android Version
Until now the operating system available in a variety of choices version (update), starting from version 1.5 or cupcake, the Android version 1.6 is known as "Donut", Android 2.1 (Eclair), Android 2.2 (Froyo) until the Android 2.3, Gingerbread! For now, when buying a Mobile Android you'll want to choose at least version 2.2  Froyo.

That one of its advantages is that you can install applications to the SD Card External Memory alias. Unlike the previous version of the Android 2.1 to the bottom, where the application can only be installed to phone memory (internal), except for using an application called App2 SD where you can install applications to the SD Card in Android 2.1 to the bottom.

Display Menu (Modification)
If you want to feel the original Android Android aka puree then the best option falls into Google's or Google's Nexus Nexus. For mobile phones of other brands such as Motorola's then display the menu will be different because it has been modified (called Moto Blur), with a menu famous for HTC Sense UI as well as Sony Ericsson has a menu display that has been modified so that it can feel its nuances SE

Processors
Just like a laptop or computer, when you will choose an Android phone, do not forget to pay attention to the processor used. For now, buy Mobile Android with a minimum 1GHz processor. This of course is that the performance of the mobile phone could be more optimally and is available in the future if the latest update of the Android Operating System! Do not forget also the RAM memory of the mobile phones (at least 512MB) Graphics Card is also used, so that will add comfort when you play a game in Mobile Android.


3G or 4G
Although in Indonesia 4G connection still very rare, but there's nothing wrong if you prefer Android phones already support 4G connectivity, such as HTC EVO 4G. So when will 4G connection became available widely in Indonesia and your country?

If you use Android phone you will not be too out of date if you get 4G support connectivity in near future.

Are you ready?

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Thinnest BlackBerry

Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the new BlackBerry, Bold 9900 and 9930. ThinnestBlackBerry has a touch screen BlackBerry with the latest operating system 7.

BlackBerry® 7 OS brings you the ultimate performance you expect in a new BlackBerry Bold. Powerful, high fidelity browsing, separate personal-life and work-life content, voice enabled searches, plus additional personal and productivity apps.

Reach out and touch your information like never before, swiping, pinching and zooming with fluid Liquid Graphics™ on a touch screen. Or type with ease using the iconic BlackBerry® QWERTY keyboard.

Get things done with a 1.2 GHz processor, 8 GB of onboard memory, 720p HD video recording, dual-band Wi-Fi®, a built-in compass (magnetometer) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. It’s the definitive BlackBerry smartphone.

Like the BlackBerry® Torch™ smartphone, these new devices integrate brilliant, high resolution, capacitive touch screens, trackpads and full QWERTY keypads and are the thinnest BlackBerry smartphones yet. Here’s a quick look at some of the key specs for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones.

• 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm, approximately 130 g
• 2.8″ capacitive touch screen display – VGA (640×480), 287 PPI resolution
• Full, wide QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad
• 1.2 GHz Processor, 768 MB RAM
• 8 GB on-board memory, plus microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB cards
• NFC technology
• 5.0 MP camera with flash, supports 720p HD video recording
• Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), Digital Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity Sensor
• Built-in GPS / aGPS
• Dual-Band Wi-Fi® – 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5 GHz
• Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR support
• 1230 mAh removable, rechargeable battery

Wireless Network support:
o BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone: Tri-Band HSPA+, Quad-Band GSM/EDGE
o BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphone: Dual-Band CDMA/EVDO Rev A, Dual-Band HSPA+, Quad-Band GSM/EDGE

 BlackBerry 7 OS

In addition to being the first touch BlackBerry Bold smartphones, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones are also the first to feature the BlackBerry 7 OS. The BlackBerry 7 OS is a performance driven platform designed to deliver a faster and easier communication, multimedia and productivity experience for BlackBerry smartphone users. In addition to improved web browsing and universal search capabilities (now with voice-enabled search!), here is a quick rundown of some of the new functionality that the BlackBerry 7 OS powers in the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones:

• Liquid Graphics™ – The BlackBerry 7 OS delivers fast, fluid performance when browsing, accessing pictures or video, or running graphics intensive games.
• NFC – Built-in support for Near Field Communications (NFC), an exciting new technology that is designed to provide a secure exchange of information between NFC-enabled devices over a very short distance. Watch our interview with Andrew Bocking, VP Handheld Software Product Management, to learn more about BlackBerry and Near Field Communications.
• Augmented Reality – The BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones feature a built-in compass (magnetometer) to take advantage of BlackBerry 7 OS support for augmented reality applications.
• HD Video – The BlackBerry 7 OS supports up to 720p HD video recording.

Would you replace your BlackBerry with this latest version?

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Information and tips for owners of Android handsets

Android version of the Notepad application 

Android smartphone has several advantages and benefits that will make you happy. 

In Android handset you can find the application default named Memo. This application is used for typing text, almost the same as Office applications, but have different functions. Commonly called the notepad application is lighter and only serves to keep a small note. 

Actually notepad application has several other functions. But in notepad congenital Android, its function was limited to creating a note and send it via Bluetooth, Email, SMS (Short Message Service), IM (Instant Messaging), and social networking. 

If you want to get a notepad with more functions, you must download it from third-party application developers can more you find in the Android Market. Here are some of the notepad application that you can choose: 

Note Everything 

Note With Everything, you can create Textnote, Paintnote (utilizing touchscreen Android for free drawing objects), Voicenote, Note From Barcode, and Note From Google Docs. Among all these completeness, lack Note Everything is not able to make the Checklist and the absence of features such as on ColorNote reminder. 

Color Note 

ColorNote excess of congenital notepad Android is when creating a new record, will show the option Text or checklist. Ability to create checklists on an excess ColorNote very rare. From some of the notepad application that attempted by Paseban on this occasion, only ColorNote who have this ability. 

For easy access, ColorNote has shortcut features. You can set the shortcut you've made a note on the front page of your Android gadget for easy access.ColorNote also has a Reminder feature that you can set based on the desired time, Example: You can save the birthdays of your friends, and set reminders to alert you every year. 

Catch Notes 

Catch the Notes only to make records, but has a concept on the note you can attach an image file, voice, barcode, and reminder. Advantages compared with 2 Catch Notes application is the application of the above features password-protect. Notes Catch Everything Note also complement deficiencies that currently do not have a reminder feature. But the shortcomings of this application is not able to create Paintnote and can not to make the Checklist. 

Evernote 

When you first run the Evernote, you are required to create an account on this application server. And after logging in, you will be treated to a notepad that is rich in functionality. At the time of making records, you can attach sound, images, videos, and files in various formats. By using Google Maps, Evernote can add info where you are when you create the note. With online storage systems take advantage of the cloud, you can access the files that you created in Evernote account, whether the file was created from the PC, MAC, or your Android handset. 

 Evernote into notepad application complete with supporting various file attach.Still, this application has deficiencies, and lack of Evernote, the Check list and Reminder, owned by ColorNote, and Paintnote Everything's Note. 

For now, the links between ColorNote with Android Evernote will make the gadgets you have a notepad application complete. The absence of a note on the application Evernote Paint is not a problem, because this feature does not have a significant function. But if you liked the scribbled activities using the Android handset, you can add applications Note Everything. 

You can use the facilities of the above facilities to the business needs as well as for creativity. Today gadgets like the Android-based smartphones and another version that is used as a BlackBerry, Nokia, Apple, Acer, and so has multiple functions for personal, business and entertainment. Make sure you to research and read reviews before buying a new gadget. 

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