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Motorola Z9

admin — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:59:10 +0000

Success is not found in the destiny of all cellphone models .Some do bad business, some prove mediocre while some prove exceptional and break all the sale records of all previous models that are introduced by some company .But its not easy to get such success or to be more exact to often get such success. It happens once in a blue moon. Moto RAZAR was such a success. Motorola Q9 Global and Moto Q9m smartphones and then well known RAZR2 V9 also proved pretty well not only from business point of view but also because of their features and applications.

Now there is Motorola Z9 for Moto-lovers .Does it prove a success like Moto RAZAR or not only time will decide but it has all those features, applications and good looks that make a cellphone a real success.

Features:
Motorola Z9 has all those features that a user can expect from any latest cellphone model available in the market. Besides 3G, GPS it has a 2 megapixeel camera, music player, stereo Bluetooth, Video Share and a dazzling, gorgeous metal casing. In short, except 3G,GPS there are no such features in Z9 that can be considered very unique sort of features as they are also available in other trendy cellphones but the difference is found in the quality of Z9 features and other available cell phone features.

Its weight is around 4.9 ounces that sounds somewhat heavy and it’s a little larger than the original RAZAR
It is available in Mahogany color, a warm color which is not specific to mere one gender. It has very similar finishing and color mixing like RAZR2 V9.

Music player, camera, battery, casing, keypad, Bluetooth all can be seen at their best in the device

Design:
Motorola Z 9‘s slider is a little bit stiff but believe me it is not troublesome at all; it can be easily opened with one hand .Because of its flat surface front face it seems that the phone is a touch screen device but in actual it is not and there are mechanical buttons available on the flat surface and one has to press the buttons to make it run. Its keypad and other controls are back lighted. Its side controls buttons are also somewhat strange as they vibrate when they are pressed.
Volume up/down buttons and the music player button are on left side and camera button on left. Like other cellphones it is not hard to remove its battery cover and microSD card hole is below that battery door. No need to remove battery while inserting SD card but at the same time it is quite hard to remove that card again.
Its internal memory is around 50megs and microSd card slot can add up to 8 gigs capacity via SDHC cards.

Price:
Motorola Z9 is no doubt an appealing and sophisticated phone with a reasonable price of just $149 .Isn’t it a suitable, loveable price?

Motorola Z9 in a nutshell:
You will find it really hard to say no to Motorola Z9.it looks nice and praiseworthy in the hand, it has all those features that make you fall in love with the cellphone and price is also not very high and just in reach of everyone who wants luxury, comfort and style together at an affordable price. But as they say good aspects and bad aspects always go together and so far the bad aspects of Motorola Z9 are concerned, they are not many but they exist and these are its slider that is a little bit tough but believe me its not troublesome at all. Secondly, it is very toilsome to remove the microSD card if it is inserted once.

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.

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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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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