Saturday, August 21, 2010

Top 5 Qwerty Phones to Choose From

Full QWERTY cellphones offer the comfort of quick and easy typing to those looking for a handset that is ideal for using messenger services or writing emails. These new breed of phones not only come with dedicated buttons, but also offer spacious keyboard for drafting long messages and emails.

Below is a list of top 5 full QWERTY handsets from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Acer, BlackBerry and Palm.




The X10 Mini Pro is the smallest of all and could be the dinkiest smartphone you might have ever handled. A flick of a thumb is enough to slide the screen up with a satisfying snap to reveal the surprisingly roomy QWERTY.
It has so far proved to be a fine platform for speedtyping, but those who want to work with larger digits, may find it more challenging. Beneath the responsive capacitive touchscreen is an Android-based interface, which has been tweaked to accommodate the small screen size. If you have previously been put off QWERTY handsets for their size, the Mini Pro could change that for sure.

Verdict: A lesson in smartphone miniaturisation that is incredibly user-friendly.
Specifications:
OS: Android 1.6;
Display: 2.6-in, 320x240 capacitive touchscreen;
Camera/video: 5MP/VGA@ 30fps;
Storage: 128MB + microSD;
Battery: 3.5hrs talk, 360hrs standby


This entry-level Pixi Plus is a multitasking demon, thanks to Palm’s flexible webOS. No rival QWERTY handset can switch between applications and features so smoothly and fluidly.

It is quite slim, light and well built, and while the keyboard looks cramped it is great to use. The soft rubbery domes are very tactile, you get dedicated full stop and comma keys, and the phone’s slender profile means you can easily tap out messages one-handed. This frees your other hand to use the responsive capacitive touchscreen or the gesture pad.

Verdict: This multitasking smartphone has more appeal than its entry-level status suggests.
Specifications:
OS: webOS 1.4.1;
Display: 2.63in, 320x400;
Camera/video: 2MP/VGA@ 30fps;
Storage: 8GB;
Battery: 5.2hrs talk, 350hrs standby

3) Acer's Neotouch P300


The Acer’s 3.2-inch widescreen display is an absolute beauty. Unfortunately, this Windows Mobile-powered phone doesn’t follow through with performance to match. The sliding keyboard is spacious and geared for drafting long messages and emails.
Flush to the surface with an almost pressurepad action, each key is distinguishable by a smooth rubberised finish. The same can not be said of the resistive touchscreen. It copes fine with aggressive taps on the main menu icons, but swipe and scroll and it becomes temperamental.

Go off-road from the main menu and you will be grabbing the stylus to negotiate the fiddly sub-menus. Also, the processor seems to have trouble if you throw it a quick volley of taps or swipes, needing time to catch up. Ultimately this lack of response overshadows the fairly impressive set of features.

Verdict: A great QWERTY is let down by a moody touchscreen and sluggish processor
Specifications:
OS: Windows Mobile 6.5;
Display: 3.2in, 240x400;
Camera/video: 3.2MP/320x240@30fps;
Storage256MB+microSD;
Battery: 4.4hrs talk, 400hrs standby



In terms of design and ergonomics, the BlackBerry’s keyboard is the finest on test. Inspired by the frets on a guitar, it has reasonable-sized keys that are ridged to help your thumbs keep their bearings.
It’s a pleasure to use and great for instinctive typing, even in the absence of standalone punctuation keys. Like the Nokia E72, the Bold is a traditional messenger, so there’s no touchscreen but there is a touchsensitive optical trackpad. Teamed with its splendid keyboard, for pure messaging the BlackBerry is hard to beat.

Verdict: Its thumb-friendly keyboard makes this BlackBerry a top-class messenger
Specifications:
OS: BlackBerry 5.0;
Display: 2.4in, 480x360;
Camera/video: 3.2MP/480x352@30fps;
Storage: 256MB + microSD;
Battery: 6hrs talk, 408hrs standby


The E72’s multimedia skills beat all the others here. It’s very stylishly built, flaunting an elongated profile and a robust metallic rear battery bonnet. The keyboard’s domed buttons (which include dedicated punctuation keys) are easy on the thumbs, feeling almost ceramic to the touch, although not as distinct as the BlackBerry’s.

The Symbian S60 interface is a bit dated but highly customizable. The push email set-up rivals the BlackBerry for ease of use, and while Nokia’s Ovi Store isn’t overflowing, it offers a decent choice of apps and games to download.

Verdict: With outstanding media and SMS talents, the E72 is the best all-round QWERTY phone
Specifications:
OS: Symbian Series 60;
Display: 2.4in, 320x240;
Camera/video: 5MP/VGA@ 15fps:
Storage: 250MB + microSD;
Battery 6hrs talk, 576hrs standby
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Now Qwerty Keyboard for Iphone



If you feel that it is too tedious, irritating and time taking -  typing on the virtual keyboard on your iPhone, then this special product is for you. You can use this extra keyboard to assist your typing. The product has been designed by Altamash Jiwani, who has just developed this external full QWERTY keyboard which can be attached to the phone at the bottom leaving another charging port at its bottom too. This is really quite amazing iPhone accessory.




Check the product design page here.
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Logitech Lapdesk N700 - Review

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One problem with laptops these days is that they heat up quite a bit. In fact, keeping one on your lap for a long time might even cause minor burns. This is why laptop stands were invented. Logitech has come up with a laptop stand, Lapdesk N700, which is apt for display sizes up to 16". 


The difference between this device and many other similar ones is its multi-capabilities. As far as looks are concerned, Logitech has kept things simple with a white plastic upper deck. The bottom surface has a really comfortable cushion which is almost like a grey mesh-like layering. 


The upper deck of this device is white with perforations. These are to allow sound to penetrate from the 2" speakers beneath them. And, that is the first of its many extra features. The next special feature is the vent in the central area which houses a cooling fan. There is an intake area for the cooling fan at the bottom. On the side of the pad, you get buttons which control the fan and the volume of the speakers. 
All you have to do is simply plug the device’s USB cable into your notebook and it’s set for action. Once the laptop is placed on top and the device is switched on, you can barely hear the fans buzz. What it does provide is a basic flow of air which is good enough to make sure that the laptop stays at a comfortable temperature. 
But what’s quite surprising is its two-inch speakers which are way better than many of the in-built ones in laptops. Not only are they loud, they are quite clear as well. Instead of going for an external speaker, we would suggest that you pick up one of these. 
The cushioning, with its mesh outer surface, is perhaps the most comfortable feature ever seen in a laptop pad. And, the fact that it doesn’t have any external power cable, but a USB port, becomes even handier. 


But, on the flip side, it does eat up your laptop’s battery life to quite an extent. For instance, an HP Elitbook which when fully charged gave us a battery life of about six hours, came down to 3.5 hours when plugged on to this device. 
I feel that the N700 is a very innovative product and with time and further research, Logitech can better it. 
Cons: Its battery consumption and the weight. 
In fact, we wouldn’t mind a sliding keypad along with a mouse to boot next time. It would be welcome if they stick to the current price, which is quite low and affordable.
More here>>>
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Buy 3D Camera by Fujifilm Online

Fujifilm has launched the world's first 3D camera and printing service. Photographs on the new FinePix camera can be printed on special 3D paper, ready to stick in the family photo album or be instantly viewed on the camera's built-in display.


Unlike the 3D films in cinemas, special glasses do not need to be worn to show the 3D image. The camera takes two photos simultaneously from its two lenses which are fixed a similar distance apart to human eyes.


Using "lenticular" technology, the separate left and right eye images are interlaced on a furrowed surface to create the stereoscopic illusion. This method has been used since the 1940s typically on novelty items and stickers, featuring simple two-frame animations, such as a winking eye. The new camera also incorporates a high-definition 3D video camera, allowing users to watch their home movies back on any 3D TV.
The new FinePix Real 3D W3 will go on sale in early September, costing around 400 pounds.Fujifilm said its 3D printing service would be available "shortly" after the camera's launch. More here >>>
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Asus Dual Touchpad Notebook NX90



Notebook PC-maker, Asus has launched its new product NX90 notebook in the domestic market.  The product is designed in co-operation with technology developer Bang and Olufsen's chief designer David Lewis.With the NX90 Asus manufacturers hope to give notebooks the world over a new definition and place,


The product comes with features including 8GB DDRIII memory and 1TG (500GBx2) 7200rpm storage capacity. NX90 is 18.4-inch full high definition LED backlit display laptop.


The notebook also comes with a configuration of an Intel Core i7 processor, graphics card NVIDIA Geforce GT 335M, an amplifier and a built-in webcam of 2 megapixel.
Among other features, the laptop has a dual touchpad located on both sides of the keyboard.


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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Dell Streak to Challenge Apple iPad

Tablet war has begun! World's second-largest PC maker Dell’s tablet PC, called Streak, is all set to hit the retail stores. Streak is Dell's bold attempt to grab a share of tablet market which has been witnessing hyper activity from PC makers across the board ever since Apple launched its tablet device iPad.
With some analysts calling it mini tablet or giant smartphone, Dell Streak is half the size of iPad and can also make phone calls unlike Apple’s iPad. Here’s looking into Dell Streak -- Apple iPad’s first big competition.


1) Dell Streak Look and Feel


Sporting a 5-inch (12.5-centimeter) WVGA screen, Dell Streak features a multi-touch display. However, Streak is smaller than Apple iPad which has a 9.7-inch (24.6-centimeter) diagonal LED-backlit glossy widescreen multi-touch display.
Dell first unveiled its Streak in January, touting the device as a convergence between a typical cell phone and larger tablet computer.


2) Operating System


Streak is powered by Google Inc's Android operating system. According to Dell, Streak will launch with Android 1.6. The Tablet is expected to get the latest Android 2.2 update.
The tablet will run on 1GHz Snapdragon ARM-based mobile processor from Qualcomm.


3) Memory


Streak comes with 2GB of internal storage. But the memory can be expanded upto 32GB via MicroSD card. According to Dell, the extended capacity can support upto 42 movies, 32,000 photos, or 16,000 songs.


4) Camera!


This is where the iPad cannot match this rival. The Dell Tablet will come with a high-resolution 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Streak also has a front-facing camera which can be used for video chatting. It also has a dual LED flash.


5) Connectivity


Streak offers built in Wi-Fi, optional 3G and Bluetooth for connectivity. It will also support Google Maps integrated with a turn-by-turn navigation, street and satellite views.
Streak also has integrated social media apps including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.


6) Flash


Unlike Apple iPad, Dell Streak can run Adobe's popular Flash software. According to Dell, the Tablet will support Flash 10.1 later this year.
Apple on the other hand has been criticising Adobe's Flash technology for security, technical drawbacks and power-management.


7) Applications and Price
Android-based Streak will have access to thousands of apps, games, widgets and other tools available on the Android platform.
As for the pricing, Dell hasn't revealed it yet. However, it is speculated that the device will be cheaper than the iPad. Currently, iPad sells for $499, $599 and $699 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi versions.
The tablet definitely sounds much better than the ipad. It will fit in your pocket, still offer a better experience than a smartphone, and will be cheaper. and it's got a camera.


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