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NOT A SIZZLER BUT DEFINITELY HOT ENOUGH

easternbrain — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:25:39 +0000

Skyfire mobile browser at CTIA is not that bad a proposition to lay your hands on. It impresses on different modes but can engage u for maximum period on its Sprint HTC Mogul. The application has many facets and can at times be treated as panacea to all the problems that plagued web browsing beforehand. This application offers just about all the features you need to access “Web 2.0″ sites, like dynamic Flash, advanced Ajax, and Java. The only limitation that one can face is that of size and resolution. When in world, when one is going for clarity and clearer resolution, this can be a real pull back but the limitation can be done away as there are many pluses that it incorporates.

On a comparison with Internet Explorer Mobile, Skyfire scores any day as it’s going to have to be able to do things the default Windows Mobile browser can’t. Something which just fascinates you to upload this as Youtube savvies can have a field day on this browsing option. Skyfire acts by and large like the iPhone browser. When you open a site, what you see is it shrunk down to fit on your smartphone’s display, this jus puts the ball rolling and you can then tap on the screen to zoom in on sections of the page as per your wish. More importantly, the biggest doubt will also be cleared that the Youtube is displayed in its full version and not in its stripped version. Skyfire passes another of its test with flying colours, that is the performance of its contours while putting its graphic to real challenge, so on Google maps and on that front also it is very identical to the one we get to see on our desktop screens. Skyfire offers all kinds of advanced features, but the basic ones haven’t been forgotten. It has a full-screen mode, for example, and you can store cookies and bookmarks. It’s even possible to bookmark a specific location on a web page.

It also works on all the versions of Windows Mobile 5 and 6, which incorporates devices with a touchscreen and those without the touch. When Skyfire is being used without a stylus, you control an on-screen pointer with the D-pad.

APPLES GETTING RIPE BY EXCESS HEATING BUT YOU CAN STILL HAVE IT EVERYDAY!

easternbrain — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:48:26 +0000

Apple iPhone was launched as phone that took the paradigm of mobile technology to a new level. The phone was a cult and took the definition of advancements in phone beyond adding pixels to the camera and increasing RAM for gaming, rather the chic handset carried sophisticated look and clubbed it with a musical and video watching feel. There was a bad news awaiting iPhone lovers, this phone is also susceptible to overheating of batteries. There have been reports of Iphone cracking up on heating on unlocking or while in the process of being unlocked. The replacements can be an expensive affair so there a few advices doing rounds to make your tangy phone’s support system last a bit longer as generally the problem can be due to faulty motherboard.

If you use a carrying case for your iPhone, charging the phone while it’s in that case may cause extra heat than is expected to keep your phone in pink of its health. Overheating is bad for both battery capacity and battery life, so if your iPhone gets a little toasty when you charge it in its case, take it out of the case before you charge it.

Wi-Fi soaks up power even when you’re not putting it in use, so turn it off when not in use. Tap Settings on the Home screen, then tap General, Network, Wi-Fi, and then tap the On/Off switch if necessary to turn off Wi-Fi.

Activating the auto brightness of the phone can be helpful for the phone to adjust the brightness according to the conditions around and this may lead to lesser consumption of battery so if there are any chances of the battery getting zonked off , the chances may get reduced by this. Turning on EQ when you listen to music can enhance the sound quality and make it sound better, but it also consumes more processing power. Turning off EQ will help your battery last longer, as processing powers strains the battery the most and any cranking is resultant of this. According to Apple, a properly maintained iPhone battery will hold up to 80 percent of its original capacity after 400 full charge and discharge cycles

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SONY BRAVIA W4000-SERIES LCD TV IS THE LATEST CLARITY KING

easternbrain — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:43:21 +0000

Sony just added another feather into its cap by launching W4000-Series lineup, a member of the Bravia Family. It can be easily termed as the new star attraction and a dollop for the gadget enthusiasts. The features are a touch superior to its previous launches making it a sheer pleasure for comfortable television viewing and another endeavour towards making home a cinematic destination.

Dealing with salient features what catches the eye first is the resolution i.e. 1920 x 1080p and picture enhancement processor that is Bravia Engine 2.This is certainly a must buy for people who want to create bioscopic ambience at their homes as this new launch from Sony entails a viewing angle of 178 degrees. Chic and classy signal processing carried out by the BRAVIA ENGINE 2 gives a depth opulence and clarity unique to Sony BRAVIA TVs.

10-bit signal processing 3 and a 10-bit LCD panel4 yield 1024 shades of gradation between colors compared to the 256 available from normal 8-bit panels. In other words 64 times more colors, meaning a huge step closer to the subtle tones of real life. Sony certainly fulfills its promise to take TV viewing to another level by this latest launch. The exceptionally unusual effect of these technologies working together is called Live Color Creation, and is an indispensable part of what makes BRAVIA TVs visibly superior, and unique.

Sony Bravia W4000-Series LCD TV also features a singular Wide Color Gamut Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp that propels the backlight spectrum in a more vibrant manner and texture. The very out of the ordinary effect of these technologies working together is called Live Color Creation. The TV also ropes xvYCC color space6 for images that are in motion. The TV also entails in itself a special feature of 24p True Cinema mode for displaying the films at the actual 24 frames per second that the Cine cameras actually film. This special feature makes it an attraction devoid of any phonetic loopholes and nearly stimulates all the inklings and choices that an individual carries to shop when he or she plans to buy a TV.

[Via Pocket-lint]

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TECH ERA: WHEN PHOTOFRAMES GO DIGITAL TOO

easternbrain — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:43:07 +0000

So if you thought that after the exercising the easy option of clicking pictures on your hi – tech digital camera, taking prints is a cumbersome process, then think no further. With the advent of many a camera and photo companies introducing digital photo frames, you can now easily transfer, modify and display your favorite images, without the added hassle of awaiting the prints.

For instance, Pandigital has recently introduced its new touch sensitive PanTouch WiFi and Bluetooth frames. Its claims include smudge – free coating, print resistant displays, although the low priced displays may not offer the same quality of bright images as standard LCD displays. The frames are to be made available in the month of May in three models of 7 inch (482 x 234), 8 inch (800 x 600), and 10 inch (1024 x 768) priced at $120, $170, and $250, respectively.

Sometime towards the end of March, Kodak too launched its ‘Easy Share Photo Frames’ with “Quick Touch” borders. The feature allows you to scroll down through the photos merely by sliding along the border of the frame and run various other functions as well such as the audio/ video support. It comes in three models of 7 inch, 8 inch and 10 inch display screens ( P720, M820 and M1020 respectively) with the former being the most basic touch screen photo frame and the latter two models coming with a 128MB of built-in memory, housing the most widely used formats of memory cards. They are expected to hit the market mid- April, priced at $120, $180, and $230, respectively.

If this was a regular dose for a tech- savvy photo frame, check out the 5- in- 1 features of Mustek’s PF- D240. Apart from doing slideshows of the pictures uploaded, the device has a built- in MP3 player, FM radio, a thermometer and an alarm clock that show along with the wallet sized images on the display. Coming in a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 panel, it also features an MMC/ SD expansion slot, a USB 2.0 connector and a pair of one- watt speakers. Its other model, PF- A950PS, that hits the stores this May, will feature 9.5-inch digital photo frame with an 800 x 480 resolution, NXT speakers that are concealed within the screen, a multicard reader that handles SD, MMC, MS, MSPro, xD and CF formats, 128MB of internal memory, USB 2.0 port and playback support of JPEG, AVI, MJPEG and XviD files.

Sony’s DPF-V900, DPF-V700 and DPF-D70 digital photo frames feature 512MB of internal storage with Bluetooth, and have HDMI outs for the first time in digital photo frames technology.

With many more world famous brands in the market introducing cutting edge technology in the area, like AgfaPhoto launching Linux based and Wi- fi equipped digital photo frames, the number of players seem to increase of late in the market, introducing more competition and price wars among the brands. It is now time to wait and see who presents the best picture!

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ALL NEW HP PAVILION ONLY FOR EUROPE

easternbrain — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:47:14 +0000

Europe is one of the privileged corners of the world to have HP’s all new updated Pavilion line launched exclusively for it! The new revamped version of HP Pavilion has replaced the regular HD DVD option found in the older versions and models with an addition of high definition Blu -ray drives across the board, which can be hit upon in the Pavilion dv2800, dv6800 and dv9800 series. The best part about it is that the processors can be of ones choice of either Core 2 Duo or Turion 64 X 2 and the displays of the series measure 14.1 inch, 15.4 inch, 17 inch respectively with 1280 x 800 pixels WXGA, 1280 x 800 pixels WXGA Bright View Widescreen High definition and 1440 x 900 WXGA with Bright View Widescreen High definition respectively. The 17 inch model comes with the Blu – ray burner too. Apart from this, based on the model and the type, it comes with integrated graphics or NVIDIA Ge Force 8400M or 8600M.

Even in the desk top variety, the company has updated and replaced its HDX – 9000 desktop model series with an all new and power – packed HDX- 9300 (which also comes with the Blu – ray drive, the Penryn T8100 or T9300 processors, 3GB of DDR2 667 MHz up to 4 GB, two discs SATA 160 GB 5400 rpm, and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS with 512 MB memory graphics card, TV tuner, fingerprint reader, 5 in 1 card reader, Wi – fi a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 +, infrared, e-SATA and weighs just about 7 kgs) and Pavilion tx2300, which is a tablet PC that is packed with a AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60 processor, 2GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics, memory of 2 GB, 250 GB SATA 5400 rpm and a standard DVD burner.

The launch of the newest series of models has not yet been announced and the brand has not even quoted the pricing of its products in line. Though these versions are to be launched in the European countries initially, they will also be launched worldwide soon after.

Notebook Italia, “HP Pavilion dv2800, dv6800, dv9800 with Blu-ray”

Notbeook Italia, “HP Pavilion HDX9300 and tx2100 tablet PC”

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Touch Screen Kitchen Organizer by Runtriz

easternbrain — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:54:54 +0000

Ever wondered how it would be like if your kitchen itself could tell you when you run out of grocery or even help you in preparing that exotic new dish you have been trying? Sounds a little too utopian in the regular kitchen world but it could be your dream come true!

The touch screen kitchen communicator by Runtriz installed in your kitchen can become your ultimate helping hand as it prepares your grocery list and also sends it across to your phones or emails it to you right from the screen so that the next time you hit the store, you make sure to get the right stock! Apart from this, it gives you a constant update on the latest happenings in the stock markets, weather reports and news that are updated every 15 minutes and also some exciting new recipes that you may want to try, or the recipes that are most feasible with the available ingredients! The system enables the user to check out and order things too. With a touch of a finger, you can avail the map of a region and the retailer’s list along with the stock available with them. What more, it also manages your daily to-do list with reminder settings, has a wine list that sorts your wine by region, price, type and vintage and to top it all, the software can be customized as per your needs and requirements.

This interactive innovative technology is extremely user friendly and flexible and it can be placed anywhere in the house. It comes in models of 12 inch and 15 inch screen. Aimed mainly at the higher customer segment and projected as a luxury product, it is priced at $7,000 (though it usually goes higher as per the software used and the level of customization) with a monthly fee of $10 for regular up gradation of the system program.

[Runtriz]

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HANDS FREE FLUSH FOR JUST $30 !!

easternbrain — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:20:22 +0000

Ever cringed at the thought of having to flush with the same handle as might have been used by a dozen of those who may not be so wary about their personal hygiene and etiquettes? How about a hands free toilet flush that relieves you of all this worry!

Foot Flush, a bathroom device hooks on to the flusher of the toilet and rests on the floor as a pedal. All you have to do is to step on the foot pedal, which in turn pulls the handle down, without you having to go through the traumatic experience of touching the suspicious flush handle with you own hands! This only hands free, germ free toilet device is easy to set up and does not require any tools for installation. It can be hooked up to any standard toilet in three simple steps.
At the size of 7.5 inches by 3.5 inches and made from incredibly strong ABS Plastic Foot Flush is resistant to chemicals and easy to clean. It is meant to withstand the use from a busy family, lasting for nearly one million flushes, enough for use for over 10 years!

The design of the device may not be very tasteful, or even match with your bathroom’s interiors, but this revolutionary pedal sure is a hell of a protection against the 50,000 bacteria that may be contained in per square inch of the handle of the flush handle itself. Moreover, it eases the trouble of twisting or bending to pull on the flush, hence providing convenience along with a clean and healthy home for those suffering from arthritis, disability, pain and anyone concerned about hygiene. Foot Flush is now becoming a popular choice in many a homes having won many an awards. To name a few:

2004 – Gold Medal at INPEX (America’s largest invention trade show)
2006 – In the Top 16 Items at K/BIS (Kitchen/Bath Industry Show)
2006 – Providers Choice Award for Optimal Best Use of Technology at Medtrade
2006 – Editors Choice Award at IHMRS (International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show)
2007 Silver Medal at ADEX (Awards for Design Excellence)

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Ectaco presents world’s smallest library that fits in your pocket!

easternbrain — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:55:21 +0000

With the digital age taking over and changing the face of humanity, here’s yet another amazing turn of events that will be sworn by many an avid readers! Its time to move on to welcome a virtual library and a revolutionary way of reading with ECTACO’s jetBook, a first of its kind to offer on-the-go books to its owners which is capable of storing thousands of books along with an option to translate texts between English, Russian and Polish (among many other), thereby conveniently making foreign best-sellers readily readable without fending for their native translations (which also helps build your foreign language vocabulary), a bookmarking feature with which text can be searched and cross-referenced, a viewing angle close to 180Â° and an auto page turn functionality. If only this was not enough, you can also store picture files that can be viewed both in portrait and landscape with screen rotation support and if you happen to be a music buff, the jetBook allows you to play MP3 files as well!

The device comes in a snazzy red color with a 5 inch grayscale display and features an SD slot as well (although there is no mention of a standard memory), an internal Li-ion polymer battery and a USB slot to directly connect it to your laptops and PCs. Weighing 7.5 ounces fitting into the palm of the hand, this lightweight library comes in handy for any purpose and offers its readers the luxury of adjusting the text size and font, something that is impossible in the case of regular printed books!

JetBook gets another feather in its cap by promoting ‘eco-friendly’, paperless reading without any strain or stress to the reader’s eyes.

This sophisticated device is priced at $350. However, it evidently cuts the long term cost of reading paperbacks considering the fact that e-books are a lot cheaper than their hard-copy counterparts, especially with many virtual versions of books being found absolutely free over the internet!

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Researchers Create a Working Prototype of Bionic Eye

easternbrain — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:24:16 +0000

This is the sort of news that makes me think I could survive to see that day when high-tech machines could replace ‘damaged’ human body parts. It took a team of doctors and scientists 20 years to build the prototype that gives the hope to alleviate some forms of blindness in the next few years. The device will be implanted behind the retina and will be capable of transmitting light to optic nerve cells, thereby restoring partial vision.

There are about 22 teams working on projects dedicated towards developing a bionic eye to help those suffering from one of the age related macular degenerative diseases of the retina. The Boston Retinal Implant Project was founded by Dr. Joseph Rizzo III in the late 1980s. “There has been this explosion of interest in this field because basically the technology in the last 20 years has become miniaturized enough and sophisticated enough so that for the first time we can imagine building something small enough to put in the eye,” he said.

“Assembling this thing is really hard,” said Wyatt, whose team of MIT researchers and engineers is responsible for designing and testing the implant. “It has got to be waterproof, vapor-proof and very tiny. It has got to last for 10 years or more in the eye.” The biggest challenge was to save the chip from corrosion which would be inevitable due to the presence of salt water, so they hired a EIC Corp. based metal specialist who was successful in designing a corrosion-proof titanium casing which made the prototype a possibility.

Age related macular vision degeneration is the major cause of blindness in the industrialized world and approximately 2 million Americans suffer from the same. The project has been in research for over 20 years now and since FDA approval is on way, seems like the project is moving towards the first human implant which is possible in the near future.

Not just the practical use of the device, but from a science fiction point of view as well the bionic eye is pretty cool. Even though as of now the prototype is being designed for restoring partial sight for those suffering from degenerative diseases of the retina. Now let’s hope if 20 years got this team of visionary doctors and scientists here, maybe sometime in the next decade they will be able to design a prototype that will be capable of restoring 20/20 clarity, the same as human eye.

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A Monday Morning Quickie

easternbrain — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:50:55 +0000

This Monday we have decided to dedicate the morning to those tech enthusiasts sitting in their corporate cubicles and the iPhone savvy geeks waking up and getting ready to dive back into those pile of books or the information highway.

For as long as we can remember Dell store has provided better customization options for its compact 13/ 14 inch notebooks and the 17 inch desktop replacement notebooks as compared to the 15 inch notebooks in almost all the notebook series that they have ever brought out. However, for once, Dell seems to have treated its 15 inches notebooks in a series that offers 13 and 17 inch notebooks as well, on par!

While the Dell store already offered higher end Core 2 Duo processors for the 13 inch and the 17 inch XPS M series models, it was only on Friday afternoon when the top shots at Dell seem to have done the unexpected. A small change on Friday evening in the processor upgrade options actually meant that the 15 inch Penryn stocked XPS M1530 got the upgrade options for Core 2 Duo T8300, T9300 and T9500. The 2.4GHz, 2.5GHz and 2.6GHz chips can be added at an upgrade cost of $75, $200 and $475 respectively.

Ok, time to switch to the iPhone news update now… Well, here’s some news you’ll love and we are going to keep follow closely. Some major Video Game publishers are planning on releasing game titles custom built for the iPhone in the near future. According to Engadget, “It’s no accident that EA and Sega were both selected to demonstrate their skills with the iPhone SDK during last week’s press event. Now Gameloft, the worldwide number one mobile game publisher in terms of revenues — has committed to developing games for the iPhone. “Over 15 titles” are expected in 2008, in fact.”

Well, other small and large firms like Id Software have begin committing to publish gaming titles for the iPhone and the stage seems all set up already. Well, I for one will search the holy internet umpteen times a day for the first release while you can keep an eye on this blog

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