Daily Archives: April 9, 2010

Software, Technology

Microsoft Silverlight Slowly sets strong path against flash after all rumours

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Silverlight is the recent and trendy product from Microsoft as it includes lot of features like videostraming,3D features ,animation as you have in flash.Its very difficult to release a second product and get a chance as the market is already crowded with Adobe’s flash and video player.But Microsoft is now successful in video streaming with some real user experience.There is a real evidence that CBSSports.com streamed more than 11 million hours of live audio and video during the tournament.NBCOlympics also used Silverlight to stream the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Earlier it was blamed that most of the silverlight sample animations was achieved by Adobe flash and not by Silverlight.Many were under the impression that high end animations can only be developed with Flash and not at all possible with Silverlight.

But Microsoft today proves that all kind animations with 3D effect can be developed with Silverlight.Microsoft has released 4 versions of Silverlight in two years time frame.Each version has its own improvements and they also provide many kind of controls to build applications and also many new animation and 3D features.

Recently Apple has not provided the support for Adobe Flash in iPad and hence Microsoft is planning have talks with Apple to build some Silverlight features in iPad.

Mobile Reviews

Nokia X6 16GB – Review, Price and Specifications

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Introducing a new world of mobile phone technology. The Nokia X series. Nokia has announced its launch of Nokia X6 16GB. This phone is designed for a high quality entertainment experience and to keep you connected with extensive social networking capabilities.
This mobile helps you to connect to the world of mobile entertainment which helps you to enjoy your favorite music, photo, movies, games and lots more. This large and convenient touchscreen mobile helps you to experience a fast and clear browsing, that connects  social networks  in seconds.

Physical Features, Power and Memory
Size

* Form: Classic with finger-operated touch screen user interface
* Dimensions: 111.0 x 51.0 x 13.8 mm
* Weight: 122 g

Display and 3D

* Capacitive touch screen
* Size: 3.2″
* Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels (nHD)
* Up to 16.7 million colors
* Automatic orientation sensor (Accelerometer) for display rotation
* 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio

Keys and input method

* Finger-operated touch screen for text input and user interface control (alphanumeric keypad and QWERTY that are automatically changed with display rotation, full screen handwriting for Chinese language)
* Dedicated Media Bar touch key for access to music, gallery, share online, Video Centre and web browser
* Voice commands
* Physical keys for application launch (menu key), send and end, power, camera, lock, volume up and down
* Dedicated personal Contacts Bar touch key for direct access to contacts, feeds and status updates

Colours and covers

* Available in-box colors:

  • White/Yellow
  • Black/Black
  • White/Pink

Connectors

* Micro USB connector for USB 2.0 High Speed to PC
* 3.5 mm Nokia AV connector for audio and TV-out
* Small DC jack

Memory

* 16 GB internal memory

Power

* BL-5J 1320 mAh Li-Ion standard battery
* Talk time (maximum):

  • GSM 11 h 30 min
  • WCDMA 6 h

* Standby time (maximum):

  • GSM 420 h
  • WCDMA 450 h

* Video playback time (maximum):H51nHD 25 fps up to 4 h 36 min
* Video recording time (maximum): 3 h 30 min
* Video call time (maximum): 3 h
* Music playback time (maximum): 35 h

Environmental features

* Energy efficiency: Power Save mode, ambient light sensor, unplug charger reminder, High Efficiency Charger AC-8
* Eco content and services: Eco zone via Download!/Ovi store, content and personalization, maps for route optimization and pedestrian navigation
* Materials: free of PVC
* Recycling: device is up to 80 % recyclable
* Packaging: up to 60 % recycled material, 100 % recyclable
* Nokia Eco Declaration

Communication and navigation
Operating frequency

* WCDMA 900/1900/2100, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
* Automatic switching between GSM bands
* Flight mode

Data network

* CSD
* HSCSD
* GPRS/EDGE class A, multislot class 11, with simultaneous voice and packet data mode support
* GPRS/EDGE class B, multislot class 32
* WCDMA 2100/1900 with similtaneous voice and packet data mode support
* HSDPA cat 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbps (DL)
* WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g
* TCP/IP support

Local connectivity and synchronisation

* Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
* MTP (Mobile Transfer Protocol) support
* TV out (PAL)
* Support for PC synchronisation with Nokia Ovi Suite

Call features

* Integrated hands-free speakerphone
* Number screening for messaging and calls
* Automatic answer with headset or car kit
* Any key answer
* Call waiting, call hold, call divert
* Call timer
* Logging of dialled, received and missed calls
* Automatic redial
* Speed dialling
* Speaker-independent name dialling (SIND)
* Fixed dialling number support
* Vibrating alert (internal)
* Side volume keys
* Mute/unmute
* Contacts Bar for 20 contacts with images and communication history (SMS, calls, instant messaging, email, web feeds)
* Talking ring tones
* Conference calling with up to 6 participants
* Video calling: up to 176 x 144 pixels, low up to 5 fps, normal up to 10 fps, smooth up to 15 fps

Messaging

* SMS with support for concatenated SMS for long messages
* Multiple SMS deletion
* MMS version 13, message size up to 600 kb
* Automatic resizing of images for MMS
* Nokia Xpress audio messaging
* Common inbox for SMS and MMS messages
* Number screening for messaging
* Distribution lists for messaging
* Instant messaging client
* Cell broadcast

E-mail

* Supported protocols: IMAP, POP, SMTP
* Support for email attachments
* OMA email notification support
* Nokia Email
* Mail for Exchange*
* Some services may be available only by downloading or upgrading. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or e-mail features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded.

Image and Sound
Photography

* 5.0 megapixel AF camera (2592 x 1944 pixels)
* Image formats: JPEG/EXIF
* Carl Zeiss optics
* 4x digital zoom
* Autofocus
* Dual LED flash
* Flash modes: On, off, automatic, red-eye reduction
* White balance modes: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
* Center weighted auto exposure; exposure compensation: +2 ~ -2EV at 0.5 step
* Capture modes: still, sequence, self-timer, video
* Scene modes: automatic, manual, portrait, landscape, night, night portrait
* Colour tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, vivid, negative
* Dedicated camera key
* Landscape (horizontal) orientation
* Image editor on device
* Direct printing to compatible picture printers
* TV out (PAL)

Video

* Main camera

  • Video recording at up to 640 x 480 pixels and up to 30 fps (TV quality), up to 640 x 352 pixels and up to 30 fps (widescreen quality), up to 320 x 240 pixels and up to 30 fps/15 fps (email high/normal quality), up to 176 x 144 and up to 15 fps (sharing quality)
  • Up to 4x digital video zoom

* Front camera

  • Video recording at up to 176 x 144 pixels, low up to 5 fps, normal up to 10 fps, smooth up to 15 fps

* Video recording file formats: MP4, 3GP
* Audio recording formats: WAV (normal), AMR (MMS), AAC/MP4 (high quality)
* Video white balance modes: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
* Scene modes: automatic, night
* Colour tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, vivid, negative
* Clip length (maximum): 1 h 30 min (high or normal quality). Depending on available memory
* Real Player
* Video playback file formats: MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps VGA, MPEG4-AVC playback 30 fps QVGA, WMV9 playback 30 fps QVGA, MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps nHD
* Video streaming: 3GPP, CIF
* Landscape mode video playback
* Video calling: up to 176 x 144 pixels, low up to 5 fps, normal up to 10 fps, smooth up to 15 fps
* TV out (PAL)
* Video editor on device
* Video Center service supported: download and stream video content, WMV support, video feeds

Music and audio playback

* Nokia Nseries digital music player

  • Playlists
  • 8-band graphical equalizer
  • Selection by artist, composers, album and genre
  • Album graphics display
  • Bass booster, stereo widening, loudness

* Music playback file formats: mp3, SPMidi, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
* Dedicated volume keys and immediate access to the Music Player from the Media Bar
* Stereo FM radio
* 3.5 mm Nokia AV connector
* Nokia Ovi Player
* Nokia Music Store support
* Nokia Podcasting support
* Ring tones: 3D stereo ring tones, 64-tone polyphonic, mp3 & video ring tones (3 videos and 9 mp3 songs built-in)
* Integrated 3D sound effect stereo speakers (dedicated audio chip for crystal clear hi-fi sound quality)

Voice and audio recording

* Voice commands
* Speaker-independent name dialling (SIND)
* Voice recorder
* Audio recording formats: AMR, NB-AMR, FR, EFR
* Digital stereo microphone

Personalisation: profiles, themes, ring tones

* Customisable profiles
* Ring tones: 3D stereo ring tones, 64-tone polyphonic, mp3 & video ring tones

Price
You can now own this phone by just spending Rs.25000 Approximately**

Features

Music
Listen to your favorite tracks at any time with the extended battery life. The phone includes a big-sounding built in speakers.

Storage
This mobile is offered with 16GB of internal memory which helps you to store plenty of music tracks, photos, videos and data storage.

Video and Photography
Shoot great videos at 30fps with the 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Now you can mix your music and upload the films to your favorite site.

Wide touch screen
Nokia X6 has a wide touchscreen, large and bright(3.2″) made from scratch-resistant glass. With this feature you can browse on web easily with your fingers.

Social Connectivity
You can instantly access your favorite social network via the contacts bar and check the latest updates on the homescreen.

Mobile Reviews

LG KM900 – Review

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LG KM900 Helps you to experience dynamic transitions and 3d graphics with the more advanced 3D motion user interface. This phone is 3G enabled will all multimedia features such as full internet browsing, Wi-Fi connection and A-GPS.
With this phone you can enjoy cinema like viewing and music can be more powerfully played with the sound equalizers.



Key Features

* S class User Interface
* 7.62 cms WVGA screen
* 5 MP Camera with Auto Focus
* DVD-resolution camcorder
* Full internet browsing with Wi-Fi connection
* Dolby Mobile
* 3G Technology
* Floating Image Gallery
* XVID & DIVX Playback

LG KM900 Specifications

Form factor – Bar Phone
Touch Screen – Yes
Camera Phone – Yes
Camera Resolution (MP) – 5

Display
Screen Size (cm) – 7.62
Display Resolution – 800×480

Camera Features
Colour effects – Yes
Digital Zoom – Yes (16X)
Capture Resolution – 720×480, 640×480, 320×240, 176×144
Continuous shot – Yes
Built in flash – Yes
White Balance – Yes
Self Timer – Yes
Image Editing – Yes

Video Camera
Capture Resolution – 720×480,640×480,320×240,176×144
White Balance – Yes
Colour effect – Yes

Audio and Animation
MP3 Player – Yes
Pre-set equalizer – Yes
FM Radio – Yes
FM Radio on Speakerphone – Yes
Voice Recording – Yes

Memory
Contacts – 1000 (22 fields)
Text Message – 500
Calendar – Yes
Internal Memory – 8 GB
External memory – Micro SD upto 32GB

Other Features
Messaging – SMS, MMS, E-Mail
Group Messaging – Yes (Upto 100 Contacts)
SMS to All – Yes (Up to 20 Nos)
Battery Type – Li-Ion 1000mAh
NDTV Active – Yes
Multitasking – Yes
Bluetooth – Yes
Anti-theft Mobile Tracker – Yes
World Clock – Yes
Unit converter – Yes
Calcutator – Yes
Speakerphone – Yes
USB Charging – Yes
Document Viewer – Yes (doc, xls, ppt, pdf )
USB Data transfer – Yes
Flight Mode – Yes
Alarm – Yes
Motion Sensor Game – Yes
Stop Watch – Yes
JAVA – Yes
Flash UI – Yes
Browser – Yes

Weight
Weight (gram) – 105
WxDXH (mm) – 105.8×55.3×11.95

Price
Rs. 24990 Approximately

Mobile Reviews, Technology

Launch of LG Mini GD880 – First Phone that supports HTML 5

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LG has confirmed  its launch of Mini GD880, the first smart phone that supports HTML5 in its Phantom Browser.

This phone is built using the most recent Webkit standards. This phone is capable of opening 10 browser windows at a time. While it’s not running Android, it is capable of supporting a number of Google apps.

LG Mini GD880  has 16:9 Ratio and looks hot. This phone has a 5.0 Mp Camera, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, FM Radio and 3.2-inch display. This is a the slimmest touchscreen phone.

LG Mini Features and Specs

* 3.2 inch touchscreen with  16:9 aspect ratio
* high quality materials
* button free face
* Social Networking – Facebook , Twitter
* 5.0 megapixel camera with advanced face detection
* Video playback and RM Radio
*  HSDPA at 7.2 Mbps
* Wi-Fi,  A-GPSA-GPS.

Mobile Reviews

Samsung 3G Metro S5350 – Review, Price and Specifications

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Samsung has launched the 3G Metro S5350, a phone that offers 3G connectivity. It’s a first Metro phone that is 3G enabled.This phone is only 11.9 mm thick, it offers easy access to nine social networking sites.

It supports GTalk, AIM and Palringo chat, and also has an SNS shortcut toolbar, so users can upload photos and send messages. There is also a 3D sound experience, 3.2 MP camera and Bluetooth 2.1. The phone comes preloaded with Google applications. The Metro 3G is just available for Rs.8250.

Samsung Metro S5350 has 2.2 inches 256K colors TFT screen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution.
With 100 MB internal storage, Metro S5350 has expandable memory up to 16 GB via microSD card. Other features include 1000 entries phone book with photo call, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, Stereo FM radio with RDS,Music player and Document viewer.

Phone has 900 mAh Li-Ion standard battery by which phone has up to 450 hrs standby on 2G and 3G networks and up to 10hrs 30 min on 2G and up to 3hrs 10 min on 3G network.