November 30th, 2009
As what the rumor expected, the new iPhone 3Gs is coming out finally with all the stirring new features:
Faster Speed
The “S” stands for “SPEED”. With a new processor built-in, it is up to two times faster than the previous generation launching applications or rendering Web pages.
3-Megapixel Camera
This one made us waiting too long, but still worth it.
• 3 Megapixels sensor.
• New camera, with auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance.
• Tap to focus, tap to take picture, tap to trim video shot, easy share via MMS, email, MobileMe and YouTube.
• Special macro and low light modes.
• Supports photo and video geotagging.
Multimedia
YouTube connectivity with widescreen, music recommendation, shop music TV shows and movie on iTunes. Of course, if you’re tired of the DRM license protection, this iPhone Meida Converter is worth a try.
New Design
Advanced 3D graphics support for complicated games, and glossy back with fingerprint-resistant coating.
Compass
With a built-in digital compass, iPhone 3Gs can point the way or automatically reorients maps to match the direction you’re facing, very useful for hikers.
Voice Control
Making a call or playing music is easier with the voice control on the new iPhone 3Gs.
Increased Battery Life
Price Layer
• $199 for 16GB version.
• $299 for 32GB version.
• Available on June 19th.
If you are “a valued AT&T customer,” AT&T offers an “iPhone 3Gs upgrade with a new 2-yr commitment and an $18 upgrade fee.” The price? $399.00 for the 16GB iPhone 3G S and $499.00 for the 32GB iPhone 3Gs. Worse other existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB).
Tags: Hikers, Itunes, Voice Control
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November 21st, 2009
Apple iPhone is not just a cell phone. Why? Because it is a phone, music player, video player, internet device, a camera and all this on 16GB memory.
The iPhone is slim and sleek at just 11.6mm thick, 2.4-inches wide, and 4.5-inches tall with a 2 megapixel camera. It allows you to make a call by simply tapping a name or number in your address book, a favorites list, or a call log. All your contacts from a Windows PC, Mac, or Internet service are automatically synced.
An iPod : With a 3.5 inch display widescreen iPod with touch controls where you can enjoy your music, audiobooks, videos, TV shows, and movies. Plus sync the content from the iTunes library on your PC or Mac all with the touch of a finger.
For Internet: It features rich HTML email and Safari browser, the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device. It has built in Yahoo and Goggle for convenient searching. You can multitask by making a phone call while emailing a photo or surfing the web over a Wi-Fi connection.
A YouTube player is available on the home screen, so that you can access and browse YouTube videos wherever you go. And when you find a video you want to send to your friends, you can even create an email with the link in it for you.
The Maps application on the iPhone approximates your location using cell tower information and enabled local Wi-Fi networks. Drop a pin on a map, then move it to a specific location to find nearby points of interest. Even check real-time traffic information.
The Multi-Touch touch screen display lets you control everything using only your fingers. You can type using the predictive keyboard. A full QWERTY keyboard allows you to send and receive SMS messages, email, etc.
The iPhone uses OS X, the worlds most advanced operating system. This software completely redefines what you can do with a mobile phone. It uses quad-band GSM, the global standard for wireless communication. iPhone supports AT&Ts EDGE network, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, which links to the compact Bluetooth headset. The iPhone automatically switches between EDGE and Wi-Fi to provide the fastest data connection possible.
Apple iPhone has a Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery with Talk time: Up to 8 hours, Standby time up to 250 hours, Internet use: Up to 6 hours, Video playback: Up to 7 hours and Audio playback: Up to 24 hours.
These are some of the reasons why Apple iPhone has an upper hand over other cell phones.
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Tags: Apple Iphone, Edge Network, Wireless Communication
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December 14th, 2009
There’s no question that as the economy tanks and it makes less and less sense to continue to pay huge sums for monthly cell phone contracts, the iPhone clones are becoming more accepted and sought after. There are many models to chose from, but only a few have WiFi, GPS, and Windows Mobile. I will review what is probably the more popular of these clones - the M88 (sometimes known as the MiPhone) - in this article.
Productivity And Smart Phone Features That Make It A Stand Out: As previously stated, not all clones have WiFi, GPS, or Windows. The wildly popular i9 has Java (but so does the MiPhone), but not the rest. I find that the consumer base for this phone is different from that of other CECT users. Folks that like this phone want to be able to work and communicate away from their office without any hassles and the M88 has no problem meeting these demands.
This is a high quality phone and the reception, sound quality, and video picture are quite good. The speakers are loud (some people do not like this and will put the phone on vibrate, but they are nice if you use the MP3 player a lot.) Of course, this phone contains all of the features of every other clone, like: web browsing; emailing / messaging; MP3 / MP4; handwriting recognition; voice recording; FM radio; e book reader; digital camera / web cam; and Bluetooth.
A Dual Sim Quad Band: The m88 miphone also has dual sim slots and is a quad band, (which is where it differs from the CECT T32, and is probably why it is more popular.)
Java, Too: This m88 wifi cell phone phone also contains Java 2.0, which allows you to download and use even more applications and software. With this addition, there is very little that this phone does not have. It is arguably the most loaded clone on the market. This phone does not have the ”shake and tilt” control of the i9 or other popular models, but it’s target audience doesn’t seem to care as they are more interested in productivity.
Performance: I like this phone. miphone phone goes through the paces quickly with a very short response time. The “menu flow” / “finger touch” screen is very responsive and has a sharp resolution. I like that it is a regular size and not one of the new “minis” as this makes it easier to input data and read / edit documents. The SD card is expandable and makes it easy to transfer information back and forth (although you could email it also). You can also transfer data to your computer via USB cable. (The memory is expandable via SD card to keep the phone from slowing down.)
Price: This is one of the most expensive clones on the market. It is usually somewhere in the $200 range. However, you aren’t bound to contract with it and the dual sim slots allows you to find a cheap talk plan and then insert a data sim to use as needed to keep the cost down. I find this to be a very nice phone that has about every feature under the sun on the cheap, with the savings continuing over the life of the phone. If you don’t need the WiFi, Windows, or GPS, then you’re probably be happy with one of the other, cheaper clones like the i9, but if you need all of the features, in my opinion, the M88 is the way to go.
Highlights:
WIFI Quad bands Windows mobile 6.0 . Bluetooth 2.0, double camera. FM radio 3.2 inch QVGA high definition,super huge touch screen
Specification:
Network:Quad bands mobile 850/900/1800/1900 Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, France, German etc Windows mobile 6.0 WI-FI 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.0,only one camera. Support Media fomats: MID,MP3,WMA,WMV,AMR,AVI,ASF,WMV,MPEG4,3GP Support Word,Excel,PPT,PDF,Internet explorer,JAVA,MSN… Support install any programs at windows mobile Slide to unlock Size:115mm*61mm*14mm Battery:2pcs 1800 mAh standby time:240 h talking time:8 h weight:1.3kg
Accessories:
TWO Li-Ion Batteries Power Adaptor USB Data Cable Ear Phone 1GB TF Card
Tags: Quality Phone, Smart Phone Features, Target Audience
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December 10th, 2009
Recently the ultra popular The Sims has overshadowed the SimCity game franchise. However, these two games both deal with the same style of gaming- simulation. I feel, as do many others, that SimCity has a lot more depth as compared to Sims. The idea of building a city is lot more fun as compared to living a virtual life. Building a city is more exciting and involves a lot more challenges. Deciding whether your Sim needs to take a bath or not is hardly comparable to a city building exercise.
Many of us discovered SimCity on our Super Nintendo in the early 90’s. For us youngsters, the game was good enough to keep us addicted to the game for hours. The game seemed like the best game ever. The only problem we faced was that of lack of funds. The tax money refunds received every New Year was splurged on the game and that seemed the best way to spend the money then. Of course, the money problem never really goes away.
I was lucky enough to play all versions including the new ones of this game. Each seemed to be better than the original version. Some consider the iPhone versions to be inferior to the latest SimCity 4. However, the slow pace of this version actually is a lot more enjoyable than expected. Playing the GTA missions and creating Sims can become very complicated. This game is a lot simpler than the latest versions. Playing this game is similar to playing the first version of this game, albeit with a few extra features.
Do not expect as many features as are available in the latest versions. However, this does not mean the game is devoid of all cool features. If you are new to this game, performing the duties of the mayor and converting a vacant piece of land into a world class city will require a lot of time and efforts.
Everything needs to be taken into consideration. You need a nice balance of residential structures, businesses, and factories. Too many or too few of one can lead to your entire system falling apart. You need to set the tax rates, build and fund police and fire stations, lay down the roads and power lines that will connect them all, and make sure you don’t completely destroy the natural environment in the process. A handy tutorial feature should get new players up to speed on how the game is played, but experimentation will likely be the key.
As far as graphics goes, you cannot find a better game on the iPhone as on date. Zoom in from the sky and enjoy a detailed view of your city. You can watch your city start off small and become a big metropolis. The graphics is well complemented by good music. The songs and the tunes are inspiring as well as relaxing.
Controls might have been a very problematic issue for this game. Thankfully, it poses no problems whatsoever. The left side and the bottom portion of the screen contain buttons that lead you to menus. There are different menus for different actions and each one helps you build your city further. You also have a group of advisors who shall appear when summoned to help you out. You will have to zoom out when placing structures as it will help you ensure the structures are aligned properly.
SimCity is a great game with just one flaw- it is not suitable for the iPhone/iPod. Building your own city, focusing one each and every aspect of the city, enjoying the great graphics and audio and zooming in and out as and when you please- all this puts a lot of stress on your phone. The game lags and slows down very often and even crashes when the city reaches a certain stage of development. While earlier versions were close to being classified as unplayable, the latest 1.4 version does not improve things by much. The game is fun until your city is completed and starts growing rapidly. That is when the game crashes and keeps crashing.
SimCity has all the essential requirements to keep the gamers occupied for hours. However, this fun lasts until the game begins to crash. After that, you better start all over again. However, until the crash, the game is one of the best around. If the bugs get fixed, this game will surely deserve a higher rating. However, until then, there is no other alternative to a low rating.
Total Score – 7/10
Tags: Latest Versions, Tax Rates, Two Games
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