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Blackberry Curve 8520 Launched

Posted by arunselva on August 21st, 2009 | No Comments »

It is slim, with a rubber frame and a new track-pad that replaces the signature trackball.

BlackBerry 8520 is the new offering from Research In Motion. It is from the Curve series. This Curve will fit just perfectly in your life.

Priced at 15,990, it is the lowest priced blackBerry, RIM has brought in Indian market.

In the first impression, it has the looks and the feel of a typical BlackBerry make.

A well spaced QWERTY keypad. Dedicated media keys on the rubber frame are a new addition and there is a 2 megapixel camera.

Since the Curve 8520 is a lower-end model, it doesn’t possess the same high-resolution display as the Curve 8900. It has a lowly 320×240 pixel resolution.

This BlackBerry is a great performer on the inside. It has the push email, The Curve 8520 can sync with your company’s BlackBerry Enterprise server, with support for Microsoft Exchange.

With BlackBerry Internet Service, you can also access up to 10 personal/business POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail accounts.

There’s an attachment viewer for opening Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel WordPerfect, PDF, JPEG and more.

Document formation is easy with the compact sized, closely knit keypad, yet easy to access keyboard.

The number keys share space with letters on the left side, though they’re not as easy to spot at a glance since the charcoal gray buttons don’t stand out against the black keyboard whereas the Curve 8900 highlighted them in white.

Entertainment options are aplenty. The smartphone also comes preloaded with several instant-messaging clients. There is easy access to music, and easy download for videos.

With Curve 8520, RIM will bring the BlackBerry experience to a new market. It will be offered with Airtel plans specially designed for it. You can now get your BlackBerry even with a prepaid connection.

However there are certain important features of a smart phone which Curve 8520 does not offer. It does not support 3G and does not have an inbult GPS system.

Yet, Curve 8520, offered by Research In Motion is a good choice for those making first smartphone purchase.

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Verizon Wireless unveils AD3700 USB modem with ZTE USA

Posted by arunselva on August 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

With more and more folks jet setting around the world and the proliferation of fast mobile connectivity thanks to 3G technology, it makes perfect sense for notebooks to be similarly equipped in order to tackle the well seasoned traveler who absolutely cannot live without an Internet connection for more than a day. Instead of searching for the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot at your destination to get your daily Facebook fix, why not settle for something that is more reliable (and on-demand to boot) in developed areas, which comes in the form of a Mobile Broadband USB modem? Verizon Wireless and ZTE USA have teamed up to bring their latest Mobile Broadband USB modem, the AD3700 to the masses that boasts global connectivity, offering customers access to high-speed networks in over 175 destinations which covers Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)/General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)/Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) wireless platforms.

Among the key features found on the AD3700 include :-

Runs on Verizon Wireless’ high-speed network, which uses EV-DO Revision A (Rev. A) technology
Includes VZAccess Manager software for easy connection management and automatic installation
Swivel hinge USB
Windows Vista/XP/2000 Operating System compatibility
USB 2.0 high-speed interface
Weight of 1.6 ounces
3.1″ x 1.7″ x 0.5″
Lifestyle features:

The AD3700 can be said to be perfect for individuals and organizations that want to make sure there is a way to remain connected while on-the-go, where all you need to do is activate the global feature on your Verizon Wireless account and you’re good to go. Upon doing so, the AD3700 will detect the local network and connect to the fastest Internet speed available automatically, regardless of where you are in the world – of course, it does help if you tend to spend most of your time in fairly developed areas so that you won’t have to “suffer” on painstakingly slow GPRS speeds. The AD3700 USB modem will retail for $79.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate alongside a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan.

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Video: The gadgets of Batman Arkham Asylum

Posted by arunselva on August 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

A video showing of the multitude of some of Batman’s favourite gadgets he’ll be using in Batman: Arkham Asylum has crept onto the web. Read on for more batty goodness.

Batman fans have already been treated to a demo currently up on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live but as impressive as it was the demo only shows a smidgen of what the Caped Crusader can do.

The latest trailer shows off a load of other gadgets not seen in the demo that players will use to solve puzzles, get past obstacles and bring justice to Arkham Asylum such as the explosive gel tool, grapnel gun, line launcher and more.

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ORIGAMI DVD Player

Posted by arunselva on August 7th, 2009 | No Comments »

Music hasn’t changed, but the technology has. So if you still love those old melodies, here’s a home method way to ensure your new portable stereos continue playing the. There was a time when music meant audio cassettes and vinyl LPs. Today you whip out an iPod, a Sony walkman phone, the Nokia N series, a Creative Zen MP3 player or the Microsoft Zune. Your collection of olden melodies may be gathering dust somewhere in the house, but don’t throw them away yet. Convert the music from cassettes to the digital MP3 format at your home. You don’t need a tech expert nor do you need to go out and buy expensive devices. All you need is your normal cassette/LP player, your home computer and stereo in/out cable, which is easily available in the market. Ok, Its time to tune in.

1. Connect one end of the normal stereo in/out cable to your computer’s line-in terminal with a 1/8’ mini jack and other end to player’s stereo out (headphone socket). You can also use a cable that converts the two Audio out RCA jacks from the stereo.
2. Change the recording control of your computer to Rear input/Line in. You can change this by going to “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” in the control panel.
3. Now play the music on your Cassette/LP player and start recording via the sound recorder, or other free sound recorders/encoders like Audacity, Jet Audio Basic, Media Jukebox, etc.

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