Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Apple Iphone 4 Features in detial

Iphone 4 is soooo much more than just another new product.This will have a lasting impact on the way we actually connect to each other.


In 2007 iphone reinvented the phone, 2008 iphone 3G got faster reaching networking and revoutionary applications store. In 2009 iphone 3gs was twice as faster and brought new features like video recording. For 2010 iphone 4 is the biggest leap forward since the original iphone.

Introducing the amazing iphone 4 with retina display and for brining video calling to the world.This is called as fase time and it will change the way we communicate for ever.





Facetime.

The face time call is incredible. It is all about connecting people.You call them and as well as you can see them.Also It switches from front camera to back camera,so you can show someone what you are actuallu seeing at that point of call. Another one important feature as it is very easy to handle, as your phone you can chat anytime with anyone using WIFI.

Retina display.

Iphone 4 has the highest resolution display ever built in a phone.It has 326 pixels per inch, you get four times pixels as before.As a result instead of fusiness in individual pixels you get a smooth continous shapes. You have somthing that looks to your eyes like a printed page in ur hand which is very clear.



Optical Lamination :-

Another important feature which adds to sharpness and clarity is the optical laminiation.It is a very precise technical process that laminate  cover glass to display and eliminates light refraction. So much hard work is put into this ultra high resolution display which gives the ultra visual clarity.

On top of all these ips technology and LED back light help to get most vivd experience in evreything we do.





Display in Iphone 4 is brilliant.It shows more detail ever seen in any device.Text is also perfect.


(940 * 640 pixels) - 4 times more pixels than 3GS
800 : 1 Contrast ratio - (4 times more than 3 GS )

Multitasking :-

Iphone 4 enables us to do multitasking and it quickly swtiches between applications.It is evrything exactly as u liked it.We can easily organise them and find them with a touch. You have to just drag and drop. Automatically it creates a new folder also intrestingly a suitable name to the folder.Mail on iphone 4  is incredible. You can see all your mails in  multiple accout in a single unified inbox. It forms a thread and also helps us to view messages easily of one particular topic.


Pictures taken in 5 megapixel camera which is mind blowing.You will have led flash so u can take a snap in low light too. Camera captures 25p high definition video. It not only captures, you can edit immediately using your Iphone.It is very user friendly. But behind there is intense technology involved.



A4 processor

A4 processor chip is a custom designed and its remarkable.It gives tremendous speed in a really small chip.Only thing which you find big is the battery.

All New Design :- 


Iphone 4 is 9.3 mm thick which is 24% thinner than the previous one.This is thinnest smart phone on the planet.

It is smaller and thinner.New stainless steell,incredibly strong steel frame which funtions as antenna and also as a primary structure.Custom glass which is 30 times harder used both front and bag.

Finally all the hard work , Quality, advance technology becomes relevant only when u hold it in your hand :-)
So you can start ordering online by June 24th if you are in U.S , Germany , Uk , France & Japan.



Cost :-
Two varieties :- Assuming 1 $ = Rs 45


1. 16GB Apple iPhone4 - 199$ = Rs 8955
2. 32GB Apple iPhone 4 - 299 $ = Rs 13455


Enjoy !





Monday, April 5, 2010

Apple Ipad - Images and Features...

                             Home Screen

                    Accessibility

                     Mailing

                           Calender

                              Contacts

                               ibooks

                                  Ipod - Songs

                                 Keynotes - Helps in Preparing Presentation using graphic styles, elegantly designed themes, stunning animations and effects, and powerful new features designed just for iPad.


                              Maps


                                  Notes


                                 Numbers - Helps in Creating Spreadsheets


                                   Photos


                                     Search page


                                    Video

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Information about Windows 7







Jist


Windows 7 is overall better then Windows XP. Windows XP may be a little bit faster in some
areas then Windows 7 but when it comes to overall performance and security Windows 7 is
better. You can NOT upgrade inplace to Windows 7 from XP.To install Windows 7 on an XP partition you need to custom install and wipe the XP instalation. That means you loose all data on that partition, so backup first.Otherwise use another drive or partition.



+ Home Group - This allows for simple networking of computers. All you have to do is give each computer the passcode and then they can share files.
+ You have the ability to "snap" windows to the side and top of the screen just by clicking on the bar and taking your mouse over to the side. This allows you to show two documents side by side.
+ The calculator now has many different modes including scientific, programmer, and statistics.
+ By hitting the windows key on your keyboard and then typing any word you want to search for, Windows 7 will quickly populate all applications and documents that have those words. No longer do you need to browse through multiple files to find the program or document you need.
Play To Option Play music, photos, and videos from your PC to media devices connected to your home network.so you can send media from your PC to other compatible devices in your home.
Windows Touch Option Ever wish you could just point at what you want and move things around with your hand? With a touch-sensitive screen and Windows 7, you can use your fingers to do more with your touch screen PC.




What are (some of) the disadvantages to upgrading and the Windows 7 operating system itself?



Full re-image of all PC’s Many in the IT world who have already had the opportunity to tinker with the RC have advised that it is in the best interests of end-users to completely wipe XP from the machine and begin with Windows 7. I obviously can’t warranty this having not had the opportunity to work with Windows 7 Enterprise, however the concept does not seem too far fetched. Granted, an upgrade from XP is possible, however the surest solution for compatibility will always be a full installation. If the computer had previously been upgraded from an even older version of Windows (i.e. 95, 98, NT, ME, etc.) prior to XP, a complete install in lieu of an upgrade would pretty much be mandatory. Either way, if a firm decides that it is best to start fresh with a Windows 7 install, this can require extensive labor and downtime for end-users. Again, whether a full install occurs or not will be unique to each firm’s IT policies, staff, resources and upgrade path.
“Runs great on…expensive, high end hardware.”I use Linux primarily, however I also run Vista 64-bit and it is lightning fast, applications load instantly and I have never had the system lock-up or crash in 9 months. Why? I have an Intel Extreme Quad Core QX9650 with 8 GB of RAM. With these specifications it should obviously have no problem running smoothly. This type of hardware profile, with all the bells and whistles enabled, is not practical for a law firm to deploy to every end user just to have their operating system run smoothly. It would cost a small fortune to run even a law firm with 50 employees. In order to run Windows 7 at full speed, a firm may have to invest in substantially greater hardware than they are accustomed to or would normally purchase. The Intel Core 2 Duo with 2 GB of RAM that was once so coveted could probably run Vista Basic, but without the effects and gloss that users are really looking for. While Windows 7 has improved upon system performance since the release of Vista, the hardware that once comfortably ran XP may need a tune up.
Vendor, where art thou? Not every vendor can fully support Windows 7 right out of the box, and software conflicts or issues could easily develop (thus, the suggestion that a firm discuss it with their vendors in advance and testing in a VM). Hardware drivers, such as printers, scanners, copiers and digital cameras, will also need to be reviewed for compliance.




Ultimately, what should a firm do?



No matter what direction the firm chooses, I would strongly suggest an 8 month evaluation of Windows 7. While this might seem excessive, for large law firms with hundreds of users (and different machine configurations, remote access, servers, etc.) this is a vital step. It is imperative that an operating system upgrade not be rushed in any capacity, both for end users and the IT infrastructure that must exist in support of it.


First and foremost, purchase a copy of Windows 7 when it is available and test for at least 3 months using VirtualBox or another virtual machine tool. The test should include an installation of all firm related software that could be used by anyone at the firm, to include attorneys, paralegals, IT and litigation support. Build a Concordance database. Test the viewer functionality of IPRO. OCR a batch of documents using LAW. Import a series of transcripts using LiveNote. Test the newest features of CaseMap 8. Create a new set of issues in a Summation iBlaze project. Evaluate Outlook’s performance with the variety of plug-ins and tools currently employed. Basically, test the software within the practical environment that it will live in.



Second, after a thorough testing in the incubator of a VM, deploy a Windows 7 upgrade to a batch of users that represent a solid sampling of the firm. This would include a representative group from every area of the firm, from the computer systems in the mail room to the equity partners and firm administration. Surveys should be conducted before the upgrade to review expectations, and should also be completed incrementally as they gain exposure to the new Windows 7 environment. The duration of this program would depend on the needs of the firm, and this time frame offers an excellent opportunity to review the training program that all users will be provided with. An upgrade to Windows 7 also brings along many other upgrades, such as the latest version of Internet Explorer. The IT Dept. will also benefit from the initial testing, as there are several software upgrades that need to be implemented to maximize the functionality of Windows 7 for end-users. The extra time enables troubleshooting to occur in a limited scope.



Third, speak with all vendors or software providers who have solutions currently deployed and employed within the firm. Will they be supporting Windows 7? When and to what degree? Have they tested their product using the latest RC? Were there any known issues? Do support contracts need to be re-negotiated because of an operating system upgrade? How knowledgeable are their staff in using Windows 7 and what type of training program have they been exposed to? All of these questions are best asked as early in the Windows 7 upgrade process as possible.



Fourth, evaluate existing hardware solutions, review for compliance and discuss with the firm leadership the potential costs associated with the upgrade (i.e. the need to possibly purchase new hardware or upgrades). This is also an extremely important factor for firms that have multiple offices. Many firms might arrive at the conclusion that an upgrade to Windows 7 would be possible and best for their users, however the potential cost in upgrading new equipment may price the solution out of the market.


Recommendation #1: Please keep in mind, an upgrade is not required, at least not until support for XP ends in 2014. However, if your firm is currently using Windows XP and you have decent hardware already in place, upgrade gradually and offer users a variety of training resources (web, print, live).
Recommendation #2: If your firm adopted Vista as a primary solution, an upgrade to Windows 7 will provide a few new features, but it is by no means mandatory. For firms in this position, or one with a mix of both XP and Vista systems, it may be in your best interest to wait until the release of the Windows 7 SP1 or even SP2.



Overall, although an upgrade will take time, money, teamwork, project management and manpower, the ultimate goal of the upgrade must be evaluated against whether or not it provides users with a stronger solution than the one currently in place. Firms will have to decide for themselves and evaluate each factor independently. This is a very exciting time in the world of computing, especially as resources previously thought unfathomable within an operating system are now being included within the product itself. Microsoft is slowly emerging a product that can become a “complete” offering, in the sense that it meets many of the needs others turn to third party providers for. While there are advantages and disadvantages to an upgrade, if Windows 7 is well received, the life of the product could be twice as long as XP.
Ref :-Microsoft , pC world..













Thursday, August 20, 2009

10 Hot Home Theater Systems

1: Kipnis' Outer Limits Theater


For the ultimate, never-gonna-get-it setup, we can look toward the living room of music producer Jeremy Kipnis. Most people, if they had $6 million to burn, would do many things. Maybe they'd buy a house or a couple of new cars. Kipnis didn't do any of these things. With $6 million, he instead built a gigantic, state-of the art home theater system, which has become known variously as "Kipnis' Outer Limits Theater," "The Kipnis Studio Standard Experience," or "The Greatest Show on Earth." This, of course, wasn't your typical, home-theater-in-a-box situation, as no home-theater-in-a-box exists for such a high price tag. Kipnis chose the separate elements and put them together, including the ultra-high resolution (4,096 by 2,160) Sony SRX-R110 Digital Cinema Projector, 8.8-channel sound with 16 18-inch (45.7-centimeter) subwoofers, a Sony Playstation 3 and top-of-the-line Blu-ray, HD-DVD, DVD, VHS and Laserdisc players. The couch in his living room, however, only sits three, so make sure you grab a seat if you're ever invited to witness The Greatest Show on Earth.


2: Bose 3-2-1 Series III

The Bose 3-2-1 Series III, built with graphite-grey casings, offers a high end but compact system.
­The Bose 3-2-1 Series III is, as the name suggests, the company's third installment of the 3-2-1 group. This home theater system is a compact one, offering imitation surround sound with just two speakers and a subwoofer. The Series III DVD player and tuner is also small, measuring at 13.4 inches (13 centimeters) high by 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) wide by 3.3 inches (8.4 centimeters) deep. Whereas the Series II didn't include HDMI, the Series III corrects that and makes it easy to connect to an HDTV and upscale any standard DVDs to 1080p.
The high price of the Series III ($950) may scare off any budget shoppers, but those with the cash and a penchant for graphite might want to look into the package.

3: Pioneer HTS-GS1
The Pioneer HTS-GS1 matches the style of the Xbox 360 and enhances sound during high-performance gaming.
­Video gamers can be pretty picky about their setups -- sometimes a specific type of controller will be the only thing that feels right, or a high-definition television will offer the best visuals and display a game's graphics the way they should be seen.
For Xbox 360 owners looking for a little more pizzazz for their gaming experience, the ultimate may be the Pioneer HTS-GS1. This home theater package is designed to match the style of the Xbox 360 console and enhance the experience with its sound system. Geared toward small-to-medium sized rooms, the HTS-GS1 offers easy-to-follow instructions for setup and configuration with the 360. On top of offering 5.1-channel surround sound for the console, the home theater system also enhances DVDs, CDs and MP3 files that can play on the Xbox. Prices for the Pioneer HTS-GS1 range from $240 to $330.

4: Sony DAV-IS10
The Sony DAV-IS10 speakers are about the size of a golf ball, giving consumers more options in terms of placement.
Not everyone's living room allows for home theater systems to fit perfectly. Many packages come with speakers or subwoofers that are simply too big, and even if you can mount accessories on walls, they might look garish and out-of-place, ruining any sense of comfort in your entertainment space.
­Many manufacturers are trying to shrink home theater systems, making speakers small while keeping the sound big. The Sony DAV-IS10, for instance, offers speakers as small as golf balls, so they can go in nearly any space in your room. The package is also high definition, offering DVD upscaling to 720p and 1080i and an HDMI cable. The system will play DVDs, CDs, MP3s from iPods and FM/AM radio, and retailed for around $400.

5: Denon DHT-FS3 The Denon DHT-FS3 offers a simple, elegant package, and you look around some, you might be able to find a good deal on the Internet.
For sleek simplicity that can hide in your living room but still provide sound worthy of a home theater system, the Denon DHT-FS3 stands out. The package includes one speaker and one standalone subwoofer, both of which are very compact -- the speaker measures at 3.75 inches (9.5 centimeters) high by 33.5 inches (85 centimeters) wide by 4.8 inches (12 centimeters) deep and only weighs about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms), while the subwoofer is 4.25 inches (10.8 centimeters) high by 14.9 inches (37.9 centimeters) wide by 14.25 inches (36.2 centimeters) deep and weighs about 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms). The DHT-FS3 has a shiny piano-black finish, and in a way it does look like a miniature version of a piano section.
The Denon DHT-FS3's list price is as high as $1,200, making it one of the more expensive home theater systems, but an online search can lead to prices as low as $700.


6: Panasonic SC-BT100
The Panasonic SC-BT100 brings Blu-Ray to the home theater system market at a reasonable price.
­Now that the high-definition DVD wars are over and Blu-ray is the sole provider of HD home video, you can expect a lot of systems, including laptop computers and video game consoles, to begin using the format. Home theater system producers have, of course, followed suit, and several in-the-box packages are showing up on the shelves.
One Blu-ray home theater system that's caught people's attention is the Panasonic SC-BT100. The first notable thing about it, aside from the Blu-ray-capability, is its price -- depending on where you purchase it, the SC-BT100 will cost between about $600 and $800. Considering that many home theater systems only play standard DVDs and can go for more than $1,000, the SC-BT100's price could convert anyone who's still on the fence about whether or not to switch to Blu-ray.
The SC-BT100 includes an AV receiver and a set of five speakers; it's 7.1-channel-ready, meaning you'll have to buy an additional set of speakers and wireless receiver to get the full effect

7.Sony HT-CT100


If you're a minimalist and don't like to deal with lots of bulky speakers, the Sony HT-CT100 may be the package for you.
Some home theater systems come with a plethora of accessories. More often than not, the more gadgets included in the package, the more confusing and frustrating it can be to set up everything.­
However, other systems, however, can be pleasantly simple. One popular subsection of the home theater system market is single-speaker audio. If you think that's all there is to it, you're just about right -- single-speaker audio packages typically come with one speaker, often in the shape of a long, rectangular rod, that delivers "faux" surround sound.
­Priced at around $300, the Sony HT-CT100 is one of the leaders in single-speaker audio, offering a small, minimalist setup that includes a subwoofer and a thin soundbar speaker. Manufacturers have perfected these simpler sound systems over the years

8: Panasonic SC-PT760

The SC-PT760 is Panasonic's mid-range home theater system, and it will probably benefit because of it.
­Fo­r anyone with a budget range between $267 and $415, the Panasonic SC-PT760 is a possible candidate for consideration. It offers your typical home-theater-in-a-box specifications -- a five-disc DVD player, 5.1 channel wireless surround sound speakers, HDMI input that upgrades video to 1080p and an iPod dock for iPod integration. The SC-PT760, Panasonic's mid-range system in a group of three, is more popular than its two cousins, the less expensive SC-PT660 ($300) and the more expensive SC-PT960 ($500). The lower-end system scraps the wireless speakers and front speaker stands, making it less convenient than the SC-PT760; the higher-end system, on the other hand, adds tallboy speakers to the mix, an extra that many consumers may find unnecessary and not worth the extra money


9.Sony DAV HDX500/I BRAVIA

The Sony DAV HDX500/I BRAVIA home theater system sets out to impress music lovers as much as movie lovers.
­The Sony DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA offers many of the typical perks of a home theater system -- a five-disc DVD player, five surround sound speakers and a subwoofer, all ready for the movie lover. The DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA goes a few extra steps for the music lover, too. The system comes with an iPod dock so digital music fans can play their music over the speakers, and with an XM Radio subscription and the XM Mini-Tuner package, the DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA is ready for satellite radio listening.
The system also has either 720p or 1080i output via an HDMI digital interface, allowing viewers to upgrade their DVDs' video quality. Sony's DAV-HDX500/i BRAVIA is one of the more affordable home theater systems, selling for about $420.

10: Onkyo HT-S9100THX
Onkyo offers the world's first THX-certified home theater systems.
­If you've ever settled into a movie and been met with a loud, whirring noise accompanied by a huge rumbling, you may have thought the robots were finally taking over and stampeding the theater. Fortunately, if you check the movie screen and see three large letters, "THX," you can rest easy -- the short intro before the film is letting you know that the images and sounds you're about to experience have been given a special seal of approval.
If you're familiar with the THX logo and its association with audio and video performance, then you should give the Onkyo HT-S9100THX a listen. So does Onkyo have anything to do with THX, or is the home theater company just using the letters to get some attention?
As it turns out, the Onkyo HT-S9100THX package is the world's second home-theater-in-a-box -- or "integrated home-theater system," as the two companies like to call it -- that is THX-certified. (The first was an earlier version by Onkyo, the HT-S900THX.) The S9100THX includes a DVD player that can upgrade video to 1080p, a 7.1 channel surround sound system and is priced between $799 and $999.
































Sunday, August 9, 2009

Digital Photography Tips







Advanced Techniques






If your camera provides manual control over its functions, you can get a lot more control over the resulting image. The types of advanced techniques will be different depending on the type of camera you have – smaller point-and-shoot cameras typically will have fewer options (or limit the options to common presets), where more advanced cameras will bring greater flexibility of how the picture is taken, and prosumer and DSL cameras have lenses that allow for further creative picture taking options.


Aperture




Controlling the aperture is an advanced technique which allows you to control the width of the lens opening (like the iris of an eye), allowing for more direct control over how much light enters the camera, and is normally referred to as an 'F-stop' or 'aperture number' such as F2.8 or F8 (a higher number refers to a smaller aperture opening, which means it is letting in less light, and a smaller number refers to a larger aperture opening - in this case, F refers to the focal length of the lens). A smaller aperture number allows you to use a shorter shutter speed (which makes it better for fast action shots), while a larger aperture allows you to use a longer shutter when there is bright light (for example, capturing the motion of a waterfall on a sunny day). Controlling the aperture also affects the depth of field within the photo (which refers to how much of the photo is in focus at the same time). For example, with landscape photography, you could use a small aperature to get a greater depth of field and have the whole scene in focus to see all the details, however with portrait or macro photography, you can use a larger aperture to get a shallow depth of field and isolate/highlight the subject by forcing the rest of the photo out of focus (DOF is also affected by focal length - the longer the focal length the less DOF, so because most smaller compact cameras have shorter focal lengths, it can be difficult for them to achieve a shallow DOF).


Shutter speed


Controlling the shutter speed can also allow you to change the feel of a photo – for example, you may want a fast shutter speed to capture fast action, sports, or other areas where you’d want to 'freeze the scene' like a busy marketplace, or use a slower shutter speed to capture low light shots or introduce a sense of motion into the photo - for example, capturing the movement of water in a waterfall or traffic along a busy city street.


iso/exposure


In a parallel to the film camera world, digital cameras uses ISO to refer to the sensitivity of the digital sensor (in the same way that film ISO refers to the sensitivity of the film). ISO is referred to numerically, such as ISO 100 or ISO 800, with the higher value meaning more sensitive to exposure from light. Normally this is controlled automatically by the camera, but by manually changing the ISO value, you can make the camera sensor more sensitive to light, allowing you to take photos with a faster shutter speed (a shorter exposure), or with a longer exposure when working with low light. The trade-off of a higher ISO value is that it is similar to turning up the volume on a stereo when the recording is quiet - you hear the music louder, but you also hear more background noise. In the same way, using a higher ISO value will introduce more noise into the photo, although there are many noise-reduction software packages that will allow you to reduce or eliminate noise afterwards.


filters/lenses


The use of filters or lenses can allow you to completely change how light hits the camera, for example, there are a number of add-on filters that can either soften the photo, provide slight blurring around the edges to capture a sensitive mood in portraits, add light flares for a touch of drama, or a polarizer which controls stray light and glare and provides richer, more vivid/saturated photos (if your camera doesn't support filters, one trick is to use a pair of polarizing sunglasses in front of the lens as a polarizing filter - for best results try shooting with the sun behind you). Additionally, more advanced cameras can allow you to add on lenses to the main fixed lens, or change the main lens out completely; in both cases, this can let you use a macro lens, which can help you to get closer to a subject than you otherwise would be able to, like an insect or flower, a wide angle lens for landscape shots and good for capturing landmarks or other large scenes, or a telephoto lens that can give you longer zooms than your camera allows to get closer to a distant object or subject, perfect for a safari trip.