Thursday, April 21, 2011

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play review: Bring your 'A' game


Introduction

With video gaming a sport in its own right, smartphones have no other choice but raise their game too. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play has strong ties to Sony’s gaming rigs, both portable and not, and Sony’s a big name in gaming.
So, what does all this pedigree bring? Games from the original PlayStation for one, with PlayStation 2 titles coming in the near future. The PlayStation Pocket game store comes with 50 games at launch optimized for the Play. You’ll certainly also appreciate the familiar feeling and design of the gaming buttons. .

Sony Ericsson XPERIA PLAY official photos
So, let’s have a look at the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play. They stitched thumbs to the robot: meaning a DualShock controller stitched to a 4” touchscreen in a side-slider form factor. A smartphone version of the PSP Go but with more processing power isn’t far off the truth either. Especially now that the PSP Go is officially discontinued.
Here’s a quick summary of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play:

Key features

  • Side-slider with dedicated gaming controls
  • Quad-band GSM /GPRS/EDGE support
  • 3G with HSDPA and HSUPA
  • 4.0" 16M-color capacitive LED-backlit LCD touchscreen of FWVGA resolution (480 x 854 pixels)
  • Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread
  • 1 GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 chipset
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging; WVGA video recording @ 30fps
  • Secondary video-call camera
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • microSD slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)
  • Accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensors
  • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1
  • Voice dialing
  • Adobe Flash 10.2 support
  • Dedicated game store

Main disadvantages

  • CPU and GPU not the best there is
  • Display has relatively poor viewing angles
  • Phone is a bit big for one-handed use
  • Unimpressive camera
  • No smart dialing
  • No shutter key
That’s the smartphone half of the XPERIA Play equation. It measures up pretty good as a droid and even though it can’t compete with the latest flagships, it’s got more than enough on its spec sheet for day to day use.
Mobile gaming is at an all time high. Everyone carries a phone around and everyone has gaps in their day to fill, making mobile games the time-killer of choice for millions of people.
Those are usually simple games optimized for touchscreen input, usually with just one or two controls. But some want more compelling games and those require more elaborate controls. The XPERIA Play is the first phone in recent years that has the proper hardware controls. The added tactile feedback is a major plus. Android also seems as a nice software platform of choice for its potential.
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA PLAY live shots

Saturday, April 16, 2011

WORTHY HIGH END SMARTPHONES APRIL-MAY 2011


1)


HTC Incredible S review: Smart and curvy


 

Introduction

The unfortunate naming aside (seriously, didn’t anyone say it out loud before they announced it?), the Incredible S is a pretty great smartphone. You’ve got spotless connectivity, an exciting new screen, those cool rotating buttons and the proven power of Snapdragon under the hood.
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HTC Incredible S official photos
HTC has earned a name for itself and there’s no wonder that the launch of the Incredible S was greeted with excitement. Their new potential bestseller is too important a device to go unnoticed even if it tries to be merely an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary step forward.
It seems the Incredible S has got the proper set of ingredients to make for a really capable smartphone at a reasonable price (for a high-end device, that is).

Key features

  • Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support
  • 14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
  • 4" 16M-color capacitive LCD touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)
  • The best screen on an HTC device by some distance
  • Android OS v2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense UI (ver. 2.3 update promised soon after launch)
  • 1 GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 chipset
  • 768 MB RAM and 1.5 GB ROM
  • 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging
  • 720p video recording @ 30fps
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • microSD slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)
  • Accelerometer and proximity sensor
  • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1
  • Smart dialing, voice dialing
  • Front facing camera for video calling
  • DivX/XviD video support
  • Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement
  • HTC Locations app
  • HTCSense.com integration
  • HTC Portable Hotspot
  • Ultra-fast boot times (if you don’t remove battery)

Main disadvantages

  • No dedicated camera key and no lens cover
  • Runs Froyo on launch, instead of Gingerbread
  • Poor video recording, 720p footage is pretty jerky
  • Uninspiring audio quality
2010 was the year of the droid in the smartphone calendar and Google will undoubtedly try to serve us more of the same in 2011. To achieve such an explosive growth is a tall task, but certainly not impossible. There are two things that the Open Handset Alliance will need to achieve in order to complete it.
First, they will need to finally grab a sizable share of the lower mid-range market and second they need to maintain their positions in the high-end segment, which has been their stronghold lately.
And while the implosion of Symbian will certainly help the droid army with their march towards lower segments, some serious efforts will be required to keep iOS and the rapidly improving WP7 at bay on the top.
That’s why devices like the HTC Incredible S are so important. Not only do they need to generate as much revenue as possible for their manufacturer, but they also need to perform well to maintain the platform’s reputation.
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The HTC Incredible S live shots






2)


Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc review: Android de Triumph



Introduction

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc is back for a second round and this time it will stay a while longer. The company’s new flagship did great in our preview and we’d gladly have more of it.
The statement just couldn’t have been stronger and clearer. The new BRAVIA screen and the impressively slim and fit body are exactly the way to treat a flagship. Android Gingerbread too is as good as it gets in the smartphone world these days.
Just months ago that combination would’ve equaled a license to kill – which the Arc would’ve used without second thoughts. But the competition is insanely intense today and no one is given a second to think.
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc official photos
It takes more than a few outstanding features these days, and they’d better be backed by solid performance across the board. Omissions are not easily forgiven so the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc better stay focused.

Key features

  • Quad-band GSM /GPRS/EDGE support
  • 3G with 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
  • 4.2" 16M-color capacitive LED-backlit LCD touchscreen of FWVGA resolution (480 x 854 pixels) with Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine
  • Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread
  • 1 GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 chipset
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging
  • 720p video recording @ 30fps with continuous autofocus
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • microSD slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)
  • Accelerometer and proximity sensor
  • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1
  • Voice dialing
  • Adobe Flash 10.2 support
  • microHDMI port
  • Ultra slim (8.7mm at its thinnest point)

Main disadvantages

  • Display has poor viewing angles
  • No front-facing camera
  • Main competitors have dual-core CPUs and better GPUs
  • No smart dialing
  • microSD card slot is not hot-swappable
  • Camera key isn’t particularly comfortable
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc is a sweeping update of the X10. A new generation chipset, more screen estate and a microHDMI port in a well done facelift make the Arc an easy pick even over a Gingerbread-powered XPERIA X10.
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The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc live pictures
However, in-house competition is by far not the XPERIA Arc’s biggest problem. Competitors have moved so much forward over the past year or so that the question really is whether Sony Ericsson have managed to keep the pace.
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More Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc beauty







3)

Nokia E7 review: Open for business


Introduction

Business as usual for the Eseries is a cliché – thank you very much. But the kind that makes the world feel right. The Nokia E7 could’ve been just another Eseries phone. Oh well, that wasn’t meant to be. The latest is implicitly the greatest but, in the case of the E7, the latest may simply be the last.

Nokia E7 official photos
Symbian is just about to be knocked off the top-spot as the market-leading smartphone platform. Worse yet, while loyal users are still sitting on a fence about replacing their E71/E72s Nokia is deciding whether to euthanize Symbian. Question marks have been hanging over the platform’s approach to touchscreen since day one. And now it’s got WP7 at its very doorstep. It’s the worst of times for the Nokia E7. But it’s up to it to show that the Eseries are still open for business.

Key features

  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
  • Penta-band 3G with 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA
  • Anodized aluminum unibody
  • 4" 16M-color ClearBlack AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of 640 x 360 pixel resolution
  • Scratch resistant Gorilla glass display
  • 8 megapixel fixed-focus camera with LED flash
  • 720p video recording @ 25fps
  • Symbian^3 OS
  • 680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256 MB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • microHDMI port 720p TV-out functionality
  • GPS receiver with A-GPS support and free lifetime voice-guided navigation
  • Digital compass
  • 16GB of on-board storage
  • Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
  • DivX and XviD video support
  • Built-in accelerometer and proximity sensor
  • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Stereo FM Radio with RDS, FM transmitter
  • microUSB port with USB On-the-go
  • Flash and Java support for the web browser
  • Stereo Bluetooth 3.0
  • Good quality audio
  • Smart and voice dialing
  • Office document editor preinstalled

Main disadvantages

  • Symbian^3 is still behind Android and iOS usability standards
  • Ovi store content is inferior to Android market and App Store
  • Fixed-focus on an 8 megapixel camera is just wrong
  • Camera interface is decidedly outdated
  • Battery is not user-replaceable
  • No microSD card slot
Now, Nokia reconfirmed their commitment to Symbian in the short-term, but that doesn’t mean much. If the platform is to be scrapped, users will learn it the hard way when regular updates stop coming in. Occasional bug-fixes is the best they can hope to get. And good software support is among of the main reasons why people still choose Nokia.
However, how much short-term can stretch depends on the success of the current Symbian^3 devices. So if the Nokia E7 does at least as well on the market as the N8, it might as well buy the platform a few extra years.
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Nokia E7



4)

HTC Desire HD review: Most wanted


Introduction

Proceed with caution, big Snapdroids ahead. We guess that sign is due wherever someone mentions Desire HD. It’s big and bad and it takes no prisoners. HTC certainly took their time with releasing a bad-ass Android handset on our side of the pond but their timing is perfect now. We’re about to enter the holiday shopping spree and HTC Desire HD is in for the kill.
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HTC Desire HD official photos
Powered by the latest Android 2.2 Froyo hand in hand with the latest HTC Sense, the HTC Desire HD is what the HD2 was to HTC Windows Mobile portfolio. With an 8-megapixel camera and HD video it may as well unsettle quite a few of the top smartphones out there. The innovative fast boot, the complete connectivity set and solid multimedia capabilities round off a great package. HTC might just have a natural bestseller on their hands.
You might want to have a closer look:

Key features:

  • Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support
  • 14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
  • 4.3" 16M-color capacitive LCD touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)
  • Android OS v2.2 Froyo with HTC Sense UI
  • Unibody design
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8255 1 GHz processor
  • 768 MB RAM and 1.5 GB ROM
  • 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging
  • 720p video recording @ 25fps
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA
  • GPS with A-GPS
  • microSD slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)
  • Accelerometer and proximity sensor
  • Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1
  • Smart dialing, voice dialing
  • DivX/XviD video support
  • Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement
  • HTC Locations app
  • HTCSense.com integration
  • Ultra-fast boot times (if you don’t remove battery)

Main disadvantages:

  • LCD isn’t quite as impressive as Retina or Super AMOLED (lower contrast, more reflective)
  • No dedicated camera key and no lens cover
  • No front facing camera
  • Quite heavy at 164 g (not that we mind)
  • The two lids at the rear have questionable aesthetics and usability
  • Disappointing audio reproduction quality
But there’s more to it. The HTC Desire HD is a mongrel. It doesn’t even warrant a name of its own. Desire is cheesy and HD is worn-out. And they both are OLD phones’ names. Alright, don’t take it literally. It’s not as simple as saying HTC got themselves a brand new phone out of two older ones. The HTC Desire HD goes beyond the massive screen and powerful hardware that we’ve already seen elsewhere.
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HTC Desire HD live shots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

INTERESTING TIPS & TRICKS FOR WINDOWS

Tips and Tricks


1.)Create ‘con’ folder on desktop :

+ Can you create ‘con‘ folder on desktop or in any part of your hard disk..
+ Okay then create it in your hard disk and show.
+ Ha...not succeded a ?
+ Hmm...the name ‘con’ is the reserved name
+ Which no body can use it
+ And even there are so many names which we cant create ,they are:
1.) CON---[console]
2.) PRN---[printer]
3.) NUL--- [nul1]
4.) COM1 TO COM9---[serial communicaton ports]
5.) LPT1 TO LPT9---[line printer ports]


+ So we cant use them
+ But by knowing this we can create
+ But not the exact con folder,i am just adding the ASCII code after that name which cannot be visible
+ Okay ..how to make that is ...
+ Create a new folder by right click on desktop
+ Rename it as a con and press 'ALT+0160'
+ Please remember that the numbers should be pressed from num pad only.
+ Here the key ALT0160 is the ascii code of the character ' ' which cannot be visible
+ Then hurry up create the folder...
+ There is an other trick to create this folder ,but that is by using MS DOS .But the draw back is that if u create that folder than its impossible to delete the folder. so, Im not writing here


2.)Make your folders private:


+Double-click the drive where Windows is installed (usually drive (C, unless you have more than one drive on your computer).

+If the contents of the drive are hidden, under System Tasks, click Show the contents of this drive.

+Double-click the Documents and Settings folder.

+Double-click your user folder.

+Right-click any folder in your user profile, and then click Properties.

+On the Sharing tab, select the Make this folder private so that only I have access to it check box.


Note:


+To open My Computer, click Start, and then click My Computer.

+This option is only available for folders included in your user profile. Folders in your user profile include My Documents and its subfolders, Desktop, Start Menu, Cookies, and Favorites. If you do not make these folders private, they are available to everyone who uses your computer.

+When you make a folder private, all of its subfolders are private as well. For example, when you make My Documents private, you also make My Music and My Pictures private. When you share a folder, you also share all of its subfolders unless you make them private.

+You cannot make your folders private if your drive is not formatted as NTFS


3.)Create your own invisible folder with out using any software :

* Here is the trick to create a folder which cannot be seen . To create that,u just follow the below steps

* Right click on desktop and create new folder

* After doing that windows will ask you for new name

* Then press back space to erase that name

* And just press ‘ALT0160’ from your kep board remember that you must press numbers from num pad only
* Then it creates the folder with out name

* u just right click on that folder and select properties

* Under the customise tab u can see 'change icon'

* Then select that and you can see big list of icons

* down further you will find blank icons

* Select that and click on Ok and Apply and again OK in previous box

And thats done!!!

U just drag your mouse pointer by holdind left click then you will find that folder is selected


4.)Increase your internet speed:

windows will blocks 20% of your internet speed for updates and for others

· Press (win logo+R) to open run window

· And then type ‘gpedit.msc’ press enter

· Go to below path of group policy

· Computer configiration >>adminstrative templates >> network >>Qos packet

· There you can see a panel at right named setting

· There you can find fourth option 'limit reservable band width'

· If it is not configured then double click it then choose enable

· And then edit the bandwidth limit(%)and set it to '0' (default 20 erase ‘20’ and mark it as ‘0’)

· Click apply and close group

· Reboot compulsory to make it work


You can also set your modem speed at 115 mbps:


· How to connect modem at 115 kbs

· first go to control panel in it click on phone and modem options in it click on modem in modem

· click on properties after that click on advanced in advanced u will see written"exta initiation commands there write 'AT&FX' and restart the computer and get conneted in 115kbs.


5.)Create shortcut for shutdown:


· I think you are very much bored to click on start menu and select Turn off computer and again clicking on shut down

· Hmm...! tooomuch long procedure na. Lets make a short cut for shut down on ur desktop amaging!!! Follow this steps:

· Right click on desktop and create new shortcut

· And in location dialogue box type the code just as below with out quotes :

· 'shutdown -s -t 01'

· [Similarly 'shutdown -r -t 01' ,'shutdown -l ' for restart and logoff respectively.]

· Press next and named it as shut down click finish

· From now you can shut down windows by using that short cut

6.)Use your notepad as daily diary:

+ For doing this you just open the notepad and type '.LOG' (w/o quotes) at the first line
+ Save it and reopen and you will find today’s date in it . Now you can write your daily diary which is inbuilt.


7.)Change folders back ground with your favourite image:



+ I think you are very bored to see the default white screen in your’s folder
+ Here is the trick to change your folder background
+ To do this ,
+ Open one new notepad and type below code:

+ [{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC**] iconarea_image=""

+ Between the quotes, you just type the address of the image where that exists
+ For example:

+ [{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC**] iconarea_image="D:\WALL'S\NEW WALLPAPERS\GREETINGS\flower.jpg"

+ 'D:\WALL'S\NEWWALLPAPERS\GREETINGS\flower.jpg ' is the path where the image exists.
+ And save that file as 'desktop.ini'
+ If it asks for replace that file then click on 'yes'

+ And now open run by pressing winlogo+R button
+ And type : attrib +s"F:\movies"
+ (with quotes) then press OK
+ Here 'F:\movies' is the drive or folder name where you want to insert image.
+ That Means in 'F:\' drive, 'movies' folder that image will insert.
+ Now open that folder ,WOW....!! its better now.


8.)Folder lock Without using any Third party software :

This is easy process to folderlock with out any software

follow the instructions its a helpful trick

1.copy and Paste the code given below in to notepad and 'Save' it as batch file
(with extension '.bat').

2.Any name will do.

for example :- David.bat


if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D**" goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Locker goto MDLOCKER
:CONFIRM
echo Are you sure u want to Lock the folder(Y/N)
set/p "cho=>"
if %cho%==Y goto LOCK
if %cho%==y goto LOCK
if %cho%==n goto END
if %cho%==N goto END
echo Invalid choice.
goto CONFIRM
:LOCK
ren Locker "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D**"
attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D**"
echo Folder locked
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to Unlock folder
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==type your password here goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D**"
ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D**" Locker
echo Folder Unlocked successfully
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md Locker
echo Locker created successfully
goto End
:End



3.Then you see a batch file. Double click on this batch file to create a folder locker.

4.New folder named 'Locker' would be formed at the same location.

5.Now bring all the files you want to hide in the 'Locker' folder. Double click on the batch file to lock the folder namely 'Locker'.

If you want to unlock your files,double click the batch file again and you would be prompted for password.

Enter the password and enjoy access to the folder......cool


9.)Make your folders Hidden , And unsearchable w/o using any software:


Hey guyz...
You already know that File/Folder can be eaisly hidden by Right clicking on that ,and Ticking hidden Check Box and again clicking on OK .....

BUT, by doing that your File/Folder can be easily find by Showing hidden files and folders in folder options or even by searching technique....

BUT here I've a cool trick

which cannot be found either by searching or by any other way....interesting then follow these steps :

First create the folder which you want to make private Ex: foo and is created in
D:\ drive..
now open CMD prompt and type D: then you can go to D drive and now type

attrib +h +s foo "foo is the folder which you have created"

and see your folder will be hidden .....

and if you want to access you folder again

just open CMD prompt again and in D drive type: attrib -h -s foo

and your folder will be visible again.....WOW that's it....

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Friday, April 8, 2011

New Dell XPS 17 3D Laptop and Alienware M17x Take Center Stage & Frequently asked questions in 3D...



XPS 17 3D Notebook
Dell revived the XPS brand of notebooks in late 2010 with the XPS 13 and XPS 15 multimedia notebooks, but arguably the most impressive entertainment experience comes from the new 17-inch XPS 17 3D laptop with built-in 3D display (using NVIDIA Nvision 3D glasses, sold separately). The new 3D capable XPS 17, like the rest of the XPS lineup, features JBL-branded sound, an integrated subwoofer and glossy high-definition screens
This is the first Dell laptop with native support for 3D in both the display as well as the graphics card. The XPS 17 with 3D display comes equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M graphics card to provide the rendering muscle needed to generate stereoscopic 3D images at fast enough frame rates for HD video playback. The XPS 17 3D laptop also features NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, allowing movie lovers and hardcore gamers to connect their XPS laptop to a compatible 3D HDTV and enjoy 3D Blu-ray disc playback or play PC games in 3D. Dell will also be including the newest generation of Intel Core i7 processor options from the Intel Sandy Bridge platform.
Our initial impressions from the show floor at CES pretty positive: Despite naturally being thicker and heavier than the smaller 15-inch XPS 15, the new XPS 17 is pretty thin and light for a 17-inch multimedia notebook with 3D capabilities. The keyboard in the demo systems feels firm and enjoyable to use. The JBL speakers sound nice, but we'll have to see if the placement in the palm rests was a good idea. Sound is directed up and toward the user but since the speakers are right where your wrists naturally fall, I suspect at least a few people will find the audio muffled from time to time.

We'll hold our judgment until we've had enough time to fully test the new XPS 17 in our lab.
Dell "Stage" On All Dell Notebooks and Mobile Devices
It's no surprise that most consumers use a variety of electronic devices for staying connected. The average American home may have a desktop PC, a notebook or netbook, a media tablet, and a smartphone--any one of which might be used for watching video and listening to music. Dell realized this and has announced it is extending its "Dell Stage" software across the company’s entire consumer portfolio. The software is intended to make it easier and faster to transfer your favorite music, photos, movies and TV shows between multiple devices.
The team on our DesktopReview.com site first saw the Dell Stage software last year on touch-screen models of the Inspiron One all-in-one desktop. The software also appears on the Inspiron duo convertible tablet. Stage uses a tile-based user interface that works on both touchscreen and non-touchscreen devices. Later this year, Dell plans to add the sync capability via software update to all Stage-equipped devices allowing the same photos, videos, music, documents and other files to be synchronized across Dell PCs, tablets and smartphones.
Updated Alienware M17x promises the "most powerful" 3D gaming experience so far
Dell's Alienware team has been hard at work on developing the next generation of its popular 17-inch gaming notebook: the M17x. We first stumbled upon leaked photos of the new M17x last month, this third revision of the M17x or (M17x R3) raises the bar by using the latest Intel Core i7 quad-core processor technology from Intel's Sandy Bridge platform and combining that with the NVIDIA GeForce 460M and a built-in 3D display.

In the same way that the XPS 17 is a first for Dell, the new M17x is Alienware’s first out-of-the-box 3D-capable gaming laptop. The Alienware team promises this notebook has more than enough power to offer realistic, lifelike, mobile gameplay on the 17-inch display. If you want the new 3D functionality then you must purchase the M17x with the optional 120 Hz with 3D Bundle WideFHD WLED LCD display and NVIDIA 460M graphics card. Full pricing on the 3D configuration will be available on Monday, but the new Alienware M17x will have a starting price of $1499.
Key features on this update to the M17x include, support for up to 32 GB of DDR3 system memory, optional 256 GB solid state drives, USB 3.0 ports, slot-loading optical drive, VGA, mini DisplayPort, and HDMI. The new M17x also features built-in wireless HDMI so that you can watch movies or play games on your HDTV (with wireless HDMI adapter) without












FREQUENTLY ASKED  QUESTIONS IN 3D:



QWhat is 3D and how does it work?
AYou’ve probably heard of 3D as a certain type of movie you see in a theater, where things appear to look like they jump out at you and off of the screen. By sending different visual perspectives to your right eye and left eye, 3D creates the illusion of depth, when you’re wearing the provided glasses. The extra dimension of depth gives you the sense that you are right in the middle of the action and the objects in the movie can sometimes look like they are moving towards you off the screen. Thanks to modern technology, 3D is no longer limited to just movie theaters. With the right media, equipment and accessories, 3D PC games or movies can now be experienced at home.


QDo I need to wear those funky glasses you get when you go to 3D movies at the theater?
AYes, you'll still have to wear glasses, but not necessarily the ones you get at the movie theater, or out of the cereal box! Not all 3D glasses are the same. There are different types of 3D technology, so you’ll need to match up the right pair of glasses with the right type of content.


QWhat can I view in 3D?
AGames and movies can be some of the best content for viewing 3D. Many games are already built to display in 3D – you just need the right technology/components to actually view it in 3D. Similarly, many computer-generated movies already have been created with 3D information inside them. Major movie studios have already started producing their computer-animated movies in 3D along with 2D because of this. Also, there are a few occasions where 3D cameras are used to film concerts and live sporting events. These are sometimes transmitted to 3D theaters or are put onto 3D discs for home viewing.


QWhat do I need to take advantage of 3D?
AMind Blowing ExperienceIt depends on what type of media you want to watch in 3D. If it is a movie with the current anaglyph 3D movie technology, you’ll need four key ingredients. First, you’ll need to be sure the movie that you have is the 3D version. Next, you’ll need the appropriate red/cyan glasses (one eye is red, the other is blue), which typically come with the 3D movie package. Then you’ll need a DVD or Blu-ray player (depending on what disc type the 3D movie is on). And finally, a TV – virtually any TV will work.

If you want to play games, there’s more to consider. First, you'll need to start with a PC with a fast graphics card as it will need to work twice as hard for 3D games. Next, you’ll need a 3D monitor that supports 3D. And, depending on the type of 3D monitor you choose, you’ll need a pair of 3D glasses that works with it. Some are simple plastic glasses with special lenses, and others are complex electronic shuttering glasses. Once you know what type of glasses you'll need, you may also want to consider things like how comfortable the glasses are, what your budget is, and how you plan to use them. The price of 3D glasses really can vary depending on what your preferences are. 3D gaming bundles that include a 3D-worthy PC along with a 3D monitor and glasses are a fail-safe way to go to be sure you have the right equipment that all work well together.


QAre 3D movies available now?
AAs you know, you can watch 3D movies in the theater today. And if you would like to watch 3D movies at home, there are some 3D movies available on DVD and Blu-ray™ that use a type of 3D technology called anaglyph. Typically you’ll find that the disc includes the regular 2D version and an anaglyph 3D version, as well as cardboard glasses for viewing the 3D version of the movie. Just be aware that viewing 3D with this type of technology will not be the same quality as the 3D that you may be used to seeing at the movie theater. But, it can be displayed on the TV you already have and played from a standard DVD or Blu-ray player so there is no other special software or hardware you’d need to get.

Looking ahead to holiday time 2010, there may be an industry standard 3D technology, which should provide more theater-quality, full-resolution, full-color 3D movies available in Blu-ray format.


QCan I watch TV in 3D?
ACurrently, very few television programs are broadcast in 3D. While there are a few 3D TV programs in the UK and Japan, there are none in the US yet.


QDo all games support 3D technology? How do I know if the game I play supports 3D?
A3D EffectThe best applications for 3D are PC games because many already have 3D information inside them. Using 3D programming interfaces, developers have been creating PC games suitable for 3D displays for over two decades. Until recently gamers have not been able to view them in 3D because the components were either too expensive or complex to set up. However, now there are inexpensive 3D display options, enabling PC games to be viewed in 3D and played in their true 3D form.

The vast majority of PC games today support 3D technology. This does not include casual PC games like those on Facebook or Bebo. For console gamers, the first wave of 3D games is just starting to come to market. The PC games that support 3D technology are those that are typically sold in retail stores or are downloaded and installed on a PC. Both require a DirectX or OpenGL graphics card to play.


QAre 3D technologies the same or is one better than another?
A3D technologies vary widely in the viewing experience they provide. Often it's the most complex and expensive approach that produces the best results such as brightness, a rich and full color spectrum, optimal resolution, and separation. With 3D technology for home use just starting to evolve, the number of options is still fairly limited depending on what you want to watch in 3D. The 3D technology for movie watching isn't quite as far along as 3D gaming technology is today. Format limitations aside, another consideration is quality. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide the level of 3D quality they prefer and how much they want to spend.

The three most common 3D technology types for use in the home are anaglyph, active shutter or passive polarized.

Anaglyph is a very old 3D technology which was once very popular in movie theaters – like 1950s drive-ins. You probably remember the cardboard glasses with the different colors for each eye. It creates the illusion of depth by having the two images (left and right eye) filtered in the color spectrum. By wearing the appropriately colored glasses, the eyes see the corresponding left or right eye image, and the visual cortex in the brain translates the difference in those images as depth. While anaglyph is a relatively inexpensive way to view 3D, it tends to come at a cost to the color quality. Because anaglyph images are composited into a single image from the original left and right eye information, it can appear washed out because the process removes some of the color. Imagine anaglyph as the “black and white” version of a 3D movie compared with other types of 3D technology which can provide the full color spectrum. Anaglyph 3D can be viewed on any computer monitor or TV. While anaglyph 3D technology is most commonly used for 3D movies for home viewing, some PC games can also be found in anaglyph. 

Active shutter is another 3D technology that requires glasses which electronically open and close liquid crystal lenses over each eye, synchronized with a 3D display. When this display presents a left eye image, the glasses cover the right eye so only the left eye sees the display, and vice versa for the other side. This is repeated over a hundred times per second and is virtually undetectable to the user. While movies in active shutter 3D are extremely rare, this 3D technology is most currently used for PC games in 3D. Since movie penetration is limited, it is mostly computer monitors that you'll find with this 3D technology. 

Passive polarized is the 3D technology most commonly used in theaters today. This technique requires light from the projector to be polarized so that it is filtered in a very specific way that does not alter the color. This light projects onto a screen that preserves that filtering on reflection. Then, glasses with special lenses either block or pass through the polarized light, depending on the type and degree of polarization. By wearing these inexpensive, plastic glasses which often look and feel like sunglasses, each of the viewer’s eye sees full resolution, full color 3D from the corresponding (right or left) projector. Some of today’s more advanced flat screen technology incorporates a film layer that can polarize light in a similar manner to how the projector does at the theater. In the near future there may be 3D televisions for use in the home that incorporate this same polarizing film layer. 

For an optimal, full-color experience in 3D gaming, active shutter is the way to go. Unfortunately, for watching 3D movies at home, 3D technology is still evolving. Right now, anaglyph is the most common and prevalent format for viewing movies in 3D. But, there should be higher quality options coming on the market in late 2010.


QWhat does Dell have to do with 3D technology?
ASince a quality 3D movie experience in the home is still a ways off, Dell is primarily focused on optimizing the 3D gaming experience. Dell now offers select Alienware and Studio XPS PCs with super-fast graphics cards designed to bring state-of-the-art 3D gaming into your home. When combined with 3D monitors and glasses based on Active Shutter 3D technology, Dell provides a rich and immersive gaming experience.



BEST MOBILES UNDER INR 10K...VALUE FOR MONEY

This time you will know about recently launched top mobiles phones with best value of money.Various mobile phone companies are now struggling in the market to make their presence among consumer, but still there are few which has really built there reputation in the market. In the top list still you will get your well known brand’s name. Have a look on updated list of top mobiles.




will get your well known brand’s name. Have a look on updated list of top mobiles.

Samsung Galaxy Pop

Samsung Galaxy
The device is popular as Galaxy mini in the market but it is budget Android phone. With rich android features, it is competing rivals like LG Optimus. The mobile is cheaper than its rivals and available at Rs. 8,999.

Samsung Galaxy Pop Features:

Display- TFT capacitive touchscreen, 240 x 320 pixels, 3.14 inches
OS- Android OS v2.2 (Froyo)
CPU- 600Mhz
Camera- 3.15 MP
Messaging- SMS, MMS, Push Email, Instant Messaging
GPRS- Yes
EDGE- Yes
GPS- A-GPS, Google Maps
Internal Memory- 160 MB
External Memory- 32GB

Dell XCD28

Dell XCD28 Mobile
The mid range mobile phone has got many features. It has latest features and connectivity option to provide great experience to its users. Currently it is available at Rs.9600.

Dell XCD28 Features:

Display- TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors, 2.8 inches
OS- Android OS v2.1 (Eclair)
CPU- 600 MHz ARM 11 processor, Adreno 200 GPU,
Camera- 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus
Messaging- SMS, MMS, Push Email, Instant Messaging
GPRS- Yes
EDGE- Yes
3G- HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps
GPS- A-GPS support
Internal Memory- 200 MB storage, 256 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM
External Memory- 8GB

Nokia E5

Nokia E5 Mobile
If you love to use QWERTY keypad then don’t miss it. The mobile has similar browser as Nokia E72. It is quite user friendly mobile at the cost of Rs. 9,875.

Nokia E5 Features:

Display- TFT, 256K colors, 2.36 inches
OS- Symbian OS v9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
CPU- ARM 11 600 MHz processor
Camera- 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, fixed-focus, LED flash
Messaging- SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
GPRS- Class 32
EDGE- Class 32
3G- HSDPA 10.2 Mbps; HSUPA 2.0 Mbps
GPS- A-GPS support; Ovi Maps
Internal Memory- 250 MB; 256MB RAM
External Memory- 32GB

Samsung Wave 533

Samsung Wave 533 Mobile
Touchscreen and QWERTY keypad, both are popular among people nowadays and you are getting both features in one mobile. Samsung has launched this mobile with various qualities but I am missing Android OS. The mobile is Available at Rs. 8800.

Samsung Wave 533 Features:

Display- TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors, 3.2 inches
OS- Bada OS
Camera- 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels
Messaging- SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, RSS
GPRS- Class 12
EDGE- Class 12
3G- No
GPS- A-GPS support
Internal Memory- 100 MB
External Memory- 16GB

Nokia C3 Touch and Type

Nokia C3 Mobile
Nokia known for its better quality products at cheaper price and this time again it proves that it will provide better products. Nokia C3 has various features and it offers touch and type both feature but you will feel small size. Also it is not an Android mobile. It is available in the market at Rs. 8,700.

Nokia C3 Touch and Type Features:

Display- TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors, 2.4 inches
Camera- 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels, LED flash
Messaging- SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, RSS
GPRS- Class 32
EDGE- Class 32
3G- HSDPA, 10.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps
Internal Memory- 30 MB, 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM
External Memory- 32GB
So, for this time these are top mobiles which are making buzz in the market with their amazing performance.  Next time we will meet again with some new mobile under Rs. 10K.