Short messaging services have changed the mode of communication across the United States. It is not only the bubbly teenagers use bulk sms software but at present different businesses has adopted the use of popular sms providers. The sms providers are the reputed software companies that have made communication process easier and fast. The different software companies have traced increasing demand of short messaging services and have come up with alluring solutions. This has not only made business text messaging popular across US but also made information delivery cheaper and faster. Fast and cheap information delivery revolutionized the concepts of persuasive marketing across the nation.
From the time of pagers, sms sending attained popularity but at the time hardly there were sms providers. Sending sms indeed a costly venture and different companies hesitated to communicate directly to the consumers. But gone are the days and at present the bulk sms software providers have come up with cheap and lucrative options. This has stirred the rise of business text messaging and businesses from all verticals have introduced the use of text messaging. We often get messages in out mobile devices from several service providers, this helps us to know about the latest offers and deals available. This not only facilitates the consumers but it has high impact on the product providers.
Buying and installing proper sms gateway software is indeed hassle free. Just by ordering online the products are delivered along with interactive user manuals. The reputed sms providers often allow direct download of the software from the websites. It saves time and the user can start using the product immediately. It is wise to note that the reputed sms based service providers allow trial use and by using the trial version any of us can get overview of quality of the services.
The online discussion forums can be the ideal place to know more regarding these available sms gateway software. There also remain online articles that provide effective inputs. It is prudent to select a bulk sms software provider that offer strong after sale support. There are several ways of reaching the best possible sms providers but self research is indeed needed. In the United States there are more than a few bulk sms software developers and for this selection of the suitable one matter. Now anyone can send bulk sms messages just with the use of messaging software or messengers. On the other hand the web sms sites also can be used and sms can be delivered to the targeted destinations using these sites.
Rate of the bulk sms and sms gateway software might differ, for this a comparative analysis is always an added advantage. The toll free customer care numbers can be punched when you seek proper information on bulk sms and sms gateway software. Parents are now fond of sms gateway software as it saves mobile bills. Again without any restrictions the younger generation can enjoy the convenience of sending bulk sms. Different schools, educational institutes are also using sms sending tools and software to inform students the latest updates. It is a fact that sms has changed the mode of communication across US and now it is an integral part of life.
Friday, December 11, 2009
The Latest Telephone Scam
The latest scam that I felt I should bring to everyone’s attention is very simple yet very effective it scamming individuals and businesses out of there much needed cash flows in these harsh times.
This was brought to my attention by a relative that is currently doing the rounds across the UK. Here is how the scam works.
Someone claiming to be calling as a ‘representative’ of BT will call and claim that you are going to be disconnected because of an unpaid bill. The person will demand payment immediately or threaten you with disconnection with a hefty reconnection fee if you say you want to reconnect at a later date.
If you are running a business, the prospect of having no telephone contact is huge, no customers can call you and you can’t contact customer’s suppliers. Your business is under threat.
Luckily the person who they were trying to scam wasn’t with BT so they weren’t fooled by this guy trying to de-fraud her. Additionally she was suspicious of a very English name being used with someone with an African accent.
This guy realised that the person he was trying to scam didn’t believe him so he said he will prove it. He will then ask you to hang up and try and call someone. When the recipient tries this they won’t be able to get a dialling tone, they won’t be able to call out. This would be very powerful proof to many.
The person will then call you back and ask if this was proof even for you and then demand that you provide you debit or credit card details there and then or you will be cut off.
Clearly if it was BT you can ask them for a phone number to call back and check and there will be no problem. If you find yourself targeted by these fraudsters then complain to the police immediately and let your friends and family know about this scam before they fall victim to it.
The fraud scheme works because the victim is under the illusion that the person can cut off there phone line. The way they do is by simply staying on the phone line when you hang up and try to redial. They initiated the call and therefore they have to end it for the call to terminate, so they simple mute their phone which is why you will be unable to call out. It can be very convincing.
Sadly it will fool the vulnerable and elderly, do your bit by telling friends, family and colleagues. Hopefully the scam artists won’t be targeting them next to rip-off them. Protect your business from these types of scams by attending the next marcus evans conference being held in your region.
This was brought to my attention by a relative that is currently doing the rounds across the UK. Here is how the scam works.
Someone claiming to be calling as a ‘representative’ of BT will call and claim that you are going to be disconnected because of an unpaid bill. The person will demand payment immediately or threaten you with disconnection with a hefty reconnection fee if you say you want to reconnect at a later date.
If you are running a business, the prospect of having no telephone contact is huge, no customers can call you and you can’t contact customer’s suppliers. Your business is under threat.
Luckily the person who they were trying to scam wasn’t with BT so they weren’t fooled by this guy trying to de-fraud her. Additionally she was suspicious of a very English name being used with someone with an African accent.
This guy realised that the person he was trying to scam didn’t believe him so he said he will prove it. He will then ask you to hang up and try and call someone. When the recipient tries this they won’t be able to get a dialling tone, they won’t be able to call out. This would be very powerful proof to many.
The person will then call you back and ask if this was proof even for you and then demand that you provide you debit or credit card details there and then or you will be cut off.
Clearly if it was BT you can ask them for a phone number to call back and check and there will be no problem. If you find yourself targeted by these fraudsters then complain to the police immediately and let your friends and family know about this scam before they fall victim to it.
The fraud scheme works because the victim is under the illusion that the person can cut off there phone line. The way they do is by simply staying on the phone line when you hang up and try to redial. They initiated the call and therefore they have to end it for the call to terminate, so they simple mute their phone which is why you will be unable to call out. It can be very convincing.
Sadly it will fool the vulnerable and elderly, do your bit by telling friends, family and colleagues. Hopefully the scam artists won’t be targeting them next to rip-off them. Protect your business from these types of scams by attending the next marcus evans conference being held in your region.
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Find Out How Much Time And Money You Can Save With Dishwashers
When you think of the chore around the house that you least like to do it is probably washing dishes if you do not own a dishwasher. Washing dishes for a family can lead to back aches and sore shoulders. Dishwashers have certainly made our lives much easier and have given us the ability to multitask.
Finding the right dishwasher for your home will take some investigating before you look. You will ceratinly need to know how much space you have to put your dishwasher in. You need to consider where you will keep it and if you need a full sized machine or a smaller one. Do you have enough space under your counter to install a full sized permanent model? If so this will look great as the hoses and water supplies will all be hidden under the counter.
No matter what type of dishwasher you need, you are sure to enjoy the benefits of owning a dishwasher. If you have the extra space under your coutner top be sure to measure it so that you can purchase the right size and not run into problems when you get it home.
If you are a single person that has very little dishes to wash then you will probably want to go with a much smaller machine. There are models made that will acomodate any number of dishes, you just have to know what your needs are.
Because many of the dishwashers have energy saving settings you can save money on your electric as well as your water bill by taking advanatage of the settings. You can set your dishwasher to let your dishwasher dry on its own or you can let it use heat to dry it. You can also set some dishwashers to water saving mode.
Even if you do not have the extra space under your counter tops you can still take advantage of the time and money savings that a dishwasher can bring you. Dishwashers are also made in a portable style. You can roll the dishwasher somewhere in your kitchen or out of the way and then roll it to the sink when you want to use it. Just hook the water connections to your kitchen faucet and let the dishwasher go to work.
When you have a dishwasher in your kitchen you will find that you are accomplishing so much more in a shorter amount of time. You can just load the dishwasher with dirty dishes and let it do the cleaning while you take care of the many other things that you have to do that day. You do not even need to stay around while it is running. Feel free to run to the store or just spend your time cleaning other parts of your house.
If making your life more simple is a goal for you then owing a dishwasher is a good start. When you have a dishwasher in your home you will find that you have much more time and that you are saving money by using it. Do not spend one more hour washing dishes by hand. Purchase a dishwasher to do the work for you.
Finding the right dishwasher for your home will take some investigating before you look. You will ceratinly need to know how much space you have to put your dishwasher in. You need to consider where you will keep it and if you need a full sized machine or a smaller one. Do you have enough space under your counter to install a full sized permanent model? If so this will look great as the hoses and water supplies will all be hidden under the counter.
No matter what type of dishwasher you need, you are sure to enjoy the benefits of owning a dishwasher. If you have the extra space under your coutner top be sure to measure it so that you can purchase the right size and not run into problems when you get it home.
If you are a single person that has very little dishes to wash then you will probably want to go with a much smaller machine. There are models made that will acomodate any number of dishes, you just have to know what your needs are.
Because many of the dishwashers have energy saving settings you can save money on your electric as well as your water bill by taking advanatage of the settings. You can set your dishwasher to let your dishwasher dry on its own or you can let it use heat to dry it. You can also set some dishwashers to water saving mode.
Even if you do not have the extra space under your counter tops you can still take advantage of the time and money savings that a dishwasher can bring you. Dishwashers are also made in a portable style. You can roll the dishwasher somewhere in your kitchen or out of the way and then roll it to the sink when you want to use it. Just hook the water connections to your kitchen faucet and let the dishwasher go to work.
When you have a dishwasher in your kitchen you will find that you are accomplishing so much more in a shorter amount of time. You can just load the dishwasher with dirty dishes and let it do the cleaning while you take care of the many other things that you have to do that day. You do not even need to stay around while it is running. Feel free to run to the store or just spend your time cleaning other parts of your house.
If making your life more simple is a goal for you then owing a dishwasher is a good start. When you have a dishwasher in your home you will find that you have much more time and that you are saving money by using it. Do not spend one more hour washing dishes by hand. Purchase a dishwasher to do the work for you.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Learn about Dirty Little Computer Viruses & How to Protect Yourself
Listed below are some of the guidelines you can follow in order to keep those nasty viruses from making a mess out of your computer and your life.
Purchase and install a well respected antivirus software program and be sure to set it up so that it automatically runs when the computer starts up each time.
Make sure to keep your antivirus software up to date by either using the automatic update feature that many come with or make it a habit to manually check at least once or twice a week for updates on your own.
Set your antiviral program to scan for potential viruses each time you open a wordprocessing document like the ones that get sent through email. Viruses found in wordprocessing documents are called Macro Viruses.
When purchasing software make sure to only buy from vendors that are well known and from ones you trust.
•Resist swapping data with the use of floppy disks or other mobile storage devices between various computers. If exchanging programs between computers is unavoidable just make sure to scan the storage device(s) for viruses before transferring data from one computer to the next.
If using floppy disks to transfer data make sure to format them before using them for the first time.
Never use pirated software. This is both illegal and a very good way to invite an unwanted computer virus.
When downloading software from the internet do so as little as possible. There are many neat programs available on the internet, but unfortunately there are many viruses that go along with them also.
If you must download programs from the internet ALWAYS scan them for viruses BEFORE opening them up to install on your computer.
Probably the most important and neglected method of disaster recovery are periodic backups of all important files found on your computer. Should a virus happen to get through your lines of defense you may need to replace the virus corrupted files with fresh ones that have been kept for such an occasion.
Finally, it is not guaranteed that if you follow the above steps that you will not be the victim of a computer virus, but you can sure bet that if followed you will greatly reduce the chance of being an unsuspecting recipient of such
an unwanted program.
Purchase and install a well respected antivirus software program and be sure to set it up so that it automatically runs when the computer starts up each time.
Make sure to keep your antivirus software up to date by either using the automatic update feature that many come with or make it a habit to manually check at least once or twice a week for updates on your own.
Set your antiviral program to scan for potential viruses each time you open a wordprocessing document like the ones that get sent through email. Viruses found in wordprocessing documents are called Macro Viruses.
When purchasing software make sure to only buy from vendors that are well known and from ones you trust.
•Resist swapping data with the use of floppy disks or other mobile storage devices between various computers. If exchanging programs between computers is unavoidable just make sure to scan the storage device(s) for viruses before transferring data from one computer to the next.
If using floppy disks to transfer data make sure to format them before using them for the first time.
Never use pirated software. This is both illegal and a very good way to invite an unwanted computer virus.
When downloading software from the internet do so as little as possible. There are many neat programs available on the internet, but unfortunately there are many viruses that go along with them also.
If you must download programs from the internet ALWAYS scan them for viruses BEFORE opening them up to install on your computer.
Probably the most important and neglected method of disaster recovery are periodic backups of all important files found on your computer. Should a virus happen to get through your lines of defense you may need to replace the virus corrupted files with fresh ones that have been kept for such an occasion.
Finally, it is not guaranteed that if you follow the above steps that you will not be the victim of a computer virus, but you can sure bet that if followed you will greatly reduce the chance of being an unsuspecting recipient of such
an unwanted program.
Xbox 360 3 light fix - Easy way to fix the error yourself
Nothing perhaps is as frustrating as finding out that your Xbox gaming console is showing the dreaded 3 lights. This is one error that anyone who buys this game system should be ready for, at some point in time or other. Fortunately though, Xbox 360 3 light fix is something that you can do all by yourself.
One of the main reasons for this error, popularly known as the ‘ring of death’, is because of the overheating of the console. Even with ventilating ports, heat does build up inside the console, particularly so, if you have been playing for extended number of hours. You need not be a technical geek in order to open the console up and deal with the Xbox 360 3 light fix error. If you are comfortable with working with some basic tools, then that will be more than enough.
Some of the tools that you will need for the Xbox 360 3 light fix are a screwdriver, a pocket knife or a plastic scraper tool, a quality heat sink paste , steel wool pad , a wrench ,along with some cleaning supplies. Using the wrench you can take apart the Xbox 360 console. You should then remove the motherboard out along with the ‘heat sinks’ that you can see inside the metal cage. This is one of the most important steps involved in the Xbox 360 3 light fix.
The thermal pads at the bottom of the heat sinks are the culprits behind the overheating. Now using the steel wool, you should try and scrape off the thermal pads. Just in case the heat sinks become very wet, you should make sure that you dry them properly before you reinstall them. Once the thermal pads are clean, you can then apply the heat sink paste on to it. The Xbox 360 3 light fix would be complete, once you put the console back together.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Brace Yourselves for the HTC HD2
With a feature set that is incomparable to most smart phones, the HTC HD2 is one of the phones to watch. To start off, this stylish phone has a 1 GHz processor that is coupled with a massive 4.3-inch touch screen. Yet stylish as it may seem, this latest installment of HTC’s HD series has more to offer. It could certainly rule the smart phone market once it is out in the market.
Built for Style
Comparing it with the original HTC Touch HD, the HD2 has shown significant improvement. It seems as if their goal is to build a mobile phone that has the biggest screen possible. So as not to compromise their design, their mobile engineers have settled with a 4.3-inch display screen. Certainly, this is way bigger than its predecessor.
Because the top feature of HTC’s highlight model last year was its large display size, the HD2 can top that claim with an even larger screen. However, the unit’s size will be relatively big as compared to other phones. With dimensions of 121 x 67 x 11 millimetres and with a weight of 157 grams, it definitely is bigger as compared to other smart phones.
Another key feature of the HD2 is that it is the first Windows mobile phone that has a capacitive touch screen. Because of which, this unit is designed to be operated with the fingers and not by a stylus. HTC’s newest offering will also come with a GPS receiver, a five megapixel camera with flash function and a 3.5 millimetre headset jack.
Phone Performance
The HD2 is powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro operating system via a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Clearly, its processor gives this unit an advantage for several Windows phone that only have 528 MHz processing chips. Because of this, the software operation of the mobile phone is faster despite controversies about the Windows Mobile OS.
This operating system is being given style by HTC Sense. Originally called HTC TouchFLO, this user interface gives a series of homepages with large icons. Of course, each of these icons is assigned for a specific function like e-mail reading, web browsing and media playing. Also, the HD2 has a new tab for Twitter connectivity.
Of course, Windows Mobile presents a set of advantages and disadvantages. On the bright side, having a Windows Mobile OS will certainly give a boost to the mobile phone’s software capabilities. In contrast, the HD2 will not have a stylus. Because many Windows Mobile programs were created to be operated with a stylus, this might be leave a negative mark on the HD2’s performance.
Without a stylus, there might be icons that are too small to be clicked by a finger. And with the HD2 having no trackball or D-pad, users with big fingers might have a hard time operating this unit.
Nevertheless, the HTC HD2 is one of the most complete phones that will hit the market, given its 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. Therefore, this unit would be a good buy should you decide to purchase it from operator across Europe by the end of October 2009.
Built for Style
Comparing it with the original HTC Touch HD, the HD2 has shown significant improvement. It seems as if their goal is to build a mobile phone that has the biggest screen possible. So as not to compromise their design, their mobile engineers have settled with a 4.3-inch display screen. Certainly, this is way bigger than its predecessor.
Because the top feature of HTC’s highlight model last year was its large display size, the HD2 can top that claim with an even larger screen. However, the unit’s size will be relatively big as compared to other phones. With dimensions of 121 x 67 x 11 millimetres and with a weight of 157 grams, it definitely is bigger as compared to other smart phones.
Another key feature of the HD2 is that it is the first Windows mobile phone that has a capacitive touch screen. Because of which, this unit is designed to be operated with the fingers and not by a stylus. HTC’s newest offering will also come with a GPS receiver, a five megapixel camera with flash function and a 3.5 millimetre headset jack.
Phone Performance
The HD2 is powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro operating system via a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Clearly, its processor gives this unit an advantage for several Windows phone that only have 528 MHz processing chips. Because of this, the software operation of the mobile phone is faster despite controversies about the Windows Mobile OS.
This operating system is being given style by HTC Sense. Originally called HTC TouchFLO, this user interface gives a series of homepages with large icons. Of course, each of these icons is assigned for a specific function like e-mail reading, web browsing and media playing. Also, the HD2 has a new tab for Twitter connectivity.
Of course, Windows Mobile presents a set of advantages and disadvantages. On the bright side, having a Windows Mobile OS will certainly give a boost to the mobile phone’s software capabilities. In contrast, the HD2 will not have a stylus. Because many Windows Mobile programs were created to be operated with a stylus, this might be leave a negative mark on the HD2’s performance.
Without a stylus, there might be icons that are too small to be clicked by a finger. And with the HD2 having no trackball or D-pad, users with big fingers might have a hard time operating this unit.
Nevertheless, the HTC HD2 is one of the most complete phones that will hit the market, given its 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions. Therefore, this unit would be a good buy should you decide to purchase it from operator across Europe by the end of October 2009.
Power Your Life with the HTC HD2
After weeks of speculation and name changes, the HTC HD2 has been officially unveiled. As expected by most gadget lovers, it has an impressive spec sheet that makes it a must-have phone. With the HTC Touch HD already being a top notch smart phone, its heir apparent has been vastly improved to satisfy every user’s need.
The Power behind the Powerful Device
Due to the worldwide release of the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the engineers of HTC deemed it to be superior to the Android OS. Thus, the HD2 is the first HTC mobile unit that will be powered by WM 6.5. Because of which, it has the most features that a Windows Mobile phone can offer.
Obviously, the size of its display screen will definitely amaze you. Measured at a massive 4.3 inches, this capacitive touch screen can support up to 65,000 colours while registering a maximum screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. Since it has a capacitive screen, you need not have a stylus to operate this great mobile phone.
By simply using your fingers, the unit’s HTC Sense user interface can be navigated and worked upon. Also, this interface offers a wide array of visually-stunning graphics that lets you select various applications. Just like other units, the HD2 is also equipped with an accelerometer that can help in auto screen rotation. This ingenious mobile phone also has multi-touch input support for mobile gaming.
However, this unit is not a light as the other smart phones mainly because of its breath-taking screen. Weighing 157 grams and scaled at 120.5 x 67 x 11 millimetres, it seems as if you are holding a Star Trek data pad in your hand. But though it may be a relatively large mobile phone unit, it is one of the slimmest phones in the market.
Have Fun with Your Phone
It certainly is heavy but the HD2 is loaded with features that will make you realize that this is not just any phone. To open the heavy bag of features, its media player supports most audio and video file formats. And speaking of video, its wide screen gives you a clear picture of what you are watching. On the audio side of things, the phone is also equipped with a 3.5 millimetre audio jack for standard headsets. It will also allow wireless stereo transmission through its Bluetooth 2.1.
You may also take snapshots and videos of yourself and your friends using the HD2’s 5.0 megapixel camera that has built -in autofocus and flash functions. After recording or taking pictures, you may store these memories using the phone’s internal memory or through a micro SD card of up to 8GB.
Better yet, you can easily post these photos or videos on the web thanks to the unit’s HSDPA wireless connectivity of up to 7.2 Mbps. You can then upload these memories on your Facebook page or your Twitter account through HTC Peep.
And to add to the already impressive tools your HTC HD2 has, you may also visit the Windows Market Place and download applications that will suit your personality and needs. With all of the things this unit can do, it certainly is not your ordinary phone.
The Power behind the Powerful Device
Due to the worldwide release of the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the engineers of HTC deemed it to be superior to the Android OS. Thus, the HD2 is the first HTC mobile unit that will be powered by WM 6.5. Because of which, it has the most features that a Windows Mobile phone can offer.
Obviously, the size of its display screen will definitely amaze you. Measured at a massive 4.3 inches, this capacitive touch screen can support up to 65,000 colours while registering a maximum screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. Since it has a capacitive screen, you need not have a stylus to operate this great mobile phone.
By simply using your fingers, the unit’s HTC Sense user interface can be navigated and worked upon. Also, this interface offers a wide array of visually-stunning graphics that lets you select various applications. Just like other units, the HD2 is also equipped with an accelerometer that can help in auto screen rotation. This ingenious mobile phone also has multi-touch input support for mobile gaming.
However, this unit is not a light as the other smart phones mainly because of its breath-taking screen. Weighing 157 grams and scaled at 120.5 x 67 x 11 millimetres, it seems as if you are holding a Star Trek data pad in your hand. But though it may be a relatively large mobile phone unit, it is one of the slimmest phones in the market.
Have Fun with Your Phone
It certainly is heavy but the HD2 is loaded with features that will make you realize that this is not just any phone. To open the heavy bag of features, its media player supports most audio and video file formats. And speaking of video, its wide screen gives you a clear picture of what you are watching. On the audio side of things, the phone is also equipped with a 3.5 millimetre audio jack for standard headsets. It will also allow wireless stereo transmission through its Bluetooth 2.1.
You may also take snapshots and videos of yourself and your friends using the HD2’s 5.0 megapixel camera that has built -in autofocus and flash functions. After recording or taking pictures, you may store these memories using the phone’s internal memory or through a micro SD card of up to 8GB.
Better yet, you can easily post these photos or videos on the web thanks to the unit’s HSDPA wireless connectivity of up to 7.2 Mbps. You can then upload these memories on your Facebook page or your Twitter account through HTC Peep.
And to add to the already impressive tools your HTC HD2 has, you may also visit the Windows Market Place and download applications that will suit your personality and needs. With all of the things this unit can do, it certainly is not your ordinary phone.
Vodafone 360 H1 is a Smashingly Wonderful LiMo Phone
If you have not seen any images of this new Linux Mobile phone then you are certainly missing out on what is possibly one of the best smart phones to be released this year. Its probably one of the best carrier-manufacturer-developer combinations we have ever seen. Linux, Samsung and Vodafone are bringing you this unique and exclusive device that features some of the best hardware seen on a smartphone.
Vodafone is launching this mobile phone along with the 360 Vodafone service (hence the name of the device). 360 will serve as once of the most comprehensive contact and address book synchronizing system available today. It combines information from your mobile phone, internet profiles and other sources in a contact-centric system that will put all the latest news and updates available right at your fingertips.
This sleek looking mobile phone is more than just features, hardware wise, the Vodafone 360 H1 has some of the heaviest hardware specs available, and they have yet to reveal all the details.
360 H1’s Hardcore Attraction
If you are a heavy tech freak who wants only the best, then this mobile phone is right up your alley. The specs alone are far ahead of the common smart phone. 16GB of internal memory should be enough to start off this device as truly one of a kind, we are not even discussing the AMOLED touch screen here (more on that later).
It will be expensive, but it will be worth every quid. It will even be worth the hassle of applying for a new Vodafone line (unless you are lucky enough to be an existing Vodafone subscriber). This device is definitely the perfect reason to switch carriers (do not do it for the M1, the specs are not that impressive to justify switching). Naturally, anyone upgrading from a GSM line should not even be thinking twice. The 360 H1 is all about hardcore power, and it certainly delivers.
The Spec Sheet
As stated, the Vodafone 360 H1 is packing an AMOLED touch screen; that is 3.5 inches of high resolution goodness. The overall resolution is 800 x 480 pixels and it can display a total of 16 million colours. Its prefect for viewing the 3D interface of the 360, browsing websites, watching high definition video files and for checking the 2560 x 1920 images you will be capturing with the built in 5 mega pixel camera.
It has auto focus and LED flash allowing you to instantly take great pictures without much trouble. Speaking of images and videos, you will not have to worry about space since this phone gives you 16GB of internal storage, if that is not enough, it also has a microSD transflash card slot for your other files.
More Features
This is a 3G smart phone with quad band compatibility and can access GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE and WiFi networks. All the basics are here, A-GPS, FM Radio, Bluetooth, a microUSB slot and of course, a 3.5mm audio jack. The 360 H1 is truly, a complete mobile phone.
Vodafone is launching this mobile phone along with the 360 Vodafone service (hence the name of the device). 360 will serve as once of the most comprehensive contact and address book synchronizing system available today. It combines information from your mobile phone, internet profiles and other sources in a contact-centric system that will put all the latest news and updates available right at your fingertips.
This sleek looking mobile phone is more than just features, hardware wise, the Vodafone 360 H1 has some of the heaviest hardware specs available, and they have yet to reveal all the details.
360 H1’s Hardcore Attraction
If you are a heavy tech freak who wants only the best, then this mobile phone is right up your alley. The specs alone are far ahead of the common smart phone. 16GB of internal memory should be enough to start off this device as truly one of a kind, we are not even discussing the AMOLED touch screen here (more on that later).
It will be expensive, but it will be worth every quid. It will even be worth the hassle of applying for a new Vodafone line (unless you are lucky enough to be an existing Vodafone subscriber). This device is definitely the perfect reason to switch carriers (do not do it for the M1, the specs are not that impressive to justify switching). Naturally, anyone upgrading from a GSM line should not even be thinking twice. The 360 H1 is all about hardcore power, and it certainly delivers.
The Spec Sheet
As stated, the Vodafone 360 H1 is packing an AMOLED touch screen; that is 3.5 inches of high resolution goodness. The overall resolution is 800 x 480 pixels and it can display a total of 16 million colours. Its prefect for viewing the 3D interface of the 360, browsing websites, watching high definition video files and for checking the 2560 x 1920 images you will be capturing with the built in 5 mega pixel camera.
It has auto focus and LED flash allowing you to instantly take great pictures without much trouble. Speaking of images and videos, you will not have to worry about space since this phone gives you 16GB of internal storage, if that is not enough, it also has a microSD transflash card slot for your other files.
More Features
This is a 3G smart phone with quad band compatibility and can access GPRS, HSDPA, EDGE and WiFi networks. All the basics are here, A-GPS, FM Radio, Bluetooth, a microUSB slot and of course, a 3.5mm audio jack. The 360 H1 is truly, a complete mobile phone.
Linux and Samsung Join Up for the Vodafone 360 H1
Vodafone is launching the 360 service and to spice things up, they have teamed up with Linux and Samsung to deliver to us two amazing mobile phones that will fully support the 360 service. The Vodafone 360 H1 and Vodafone 360 M1 are two powerful smart phones that will bring Linux Mobile into the next generation of mobile phone technology.
Combining connectivity with communication has always been the most important purpose of mobile phones. Now, with access to 3G HSDPA networks and other forms of internet connectivity options, users are able to send, share and receive files, messages and other data from friends and contacts anywhere. The 360 service is meant to bring all these together in a single, easy to use system.
Of course, accessing this system through the 360 H1’s AMOLED touch screen is nothing but pure bliss. Vodafone users are definitely getting an early holiday treat with this amazing mobile phone.
High End Phone for High End Competition
Vodafone knows the score. The Apple iPhone still stands as the most well-known 3G device on the market; despite most hard core mobile phone fans knowing better, there are still plenty of people buying the device just for the sheer popularity of it. Still, the 360 H1 do not just cater to the mainstream market, it wants to target people who really know mobile technology.
HTC, Sony Ericsson and several other major manufacturers have a very impressive line up for the end of this year. Still, the 360 H1 stands its ground and we are pretty sure it will hold up against its competitors. There is no secret here, the 360 H1’s hardware shines through Samsung’s engineering know-how and the Linux Mobile operating system is one of the most versatile, fast and stable systems for a mobile phone. Put the two together and you do not even have to wonder where Vodafone is planning to go with this.
H1’s Hardware and Features
Samsung knows that the Vodafone 360 H1 will be facing some steep competition in terms of hardware against the Xperia X2 and the HD2, and they are prepared. The 360 H1 is coming out earlier than its competitors, and it wants to set the bar high. The 3.5 inch AMOLED touch screen has a full resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and it can display up to 16 million colours.
The graphics are clear and excellent; the screen does an amazing job thanks to its high def features. The 16GB internal memory is probably the largest for a mobile phone and users will certainly enjoy the freedom of having so much space available.
3G Standards
This 3G device is quad band and can support various networking options. You can connect to GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and WiFi. It also features basic capabilities such as media playback, email and downloadable applications. The phone is equipped with A-GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro USB slot for file transfers and is powered by a long lasting lithium ion battery.
Combining connectivity with communication has always been the most important purpose of mobile phones. Now, with access to 3G HSDPA networks and other forms of internet connectivity options, users are able to send, share and receive files, messages and other data from friends and contacts anywhere. The 360 service is meant to bring all these together in a single, easy to use system.
Of course, accessing this system through the 360 H1’s AMOLED touch screen is nothing but pure bliss. Vodafone users are definitely getting an early holiday treat with this amazing mobile phone.
High End Phone for High End Competition
Vodafone knows the score. The Apple iPhone still stands as the most well-known 3G device on the market; despite most hard core mobile phone fans knowing better, there are still plenty of people buying the device just for the sheer popularity of it. Still, the 360 H1 do not just cater to the mainstream market, it wants to target people who really know mobile technology.
HTC, Sony Ericsson and several other major manufacturers have a very impressive line up for the end of this year. Still, the 360 H1 stands its ground and we are pretty sure it will hold up against its competitors. There is no secret here, the 360 H1’s hardware shines through Samsung’s engineering know-how and the Linux Mobile operating system is one of the most versatile, fast and stable systems for a mobile phone. Put the two together and you do not even have to wonder where Vodafone is planning to go with this.
H1’s Hardware and Features
Samsung knows that the Vodafone 360 H1 will be facing some steep competition in terms of hardware against the Xperia X2 and the HD2, and they are prepared. The 360 H1 is coming out earlier than its competitors, and it wants to set the bar high. The 3.5 inch AMOLED touch screen has a full resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and it can display up to 16 million colours.
The graphics are clear and excellent; the screen does an amazing job thanks to its high def features. The 16GB internal memory is probably the largest for a mobile phone and users will certainly enjoy the freedom of having so much space available.
3G Standards
This 3G device is quad band and can support various networking options. You can connect to GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and WiFi. It also features basic capabilities such as media playback, email and downloadable applications. The phone is equipped with A-GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro USB slot for file transfers and is powered by a long lasting lithium ion battery.
Notice of Amendment to "ANA Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009"
TOKYO - (Marketwire) - Please be advised that amendments have been made to the "ANA Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009" announced on July 31, 2009. The amendments are as follows (underlined),
Section amended
Page 19,
4. Financial Statements & Operating Results
(6) Overview of Airline Operating Results (Consolidated)
(Before the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,669,089 94.1
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,987,453 95.4
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
(After the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,670,528 94.1
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,988,893 95.4
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
Section amended
Page 19,
4. Financial Statements & Operating Results
(6) Overview of Airline Operating Results (Consolidated)
(Before the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,669,089 94.1
---------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,987,453 95.4
----------
Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
(After the amendment)
FY2008 FY2009 Year on
Apr.1- Apr.1- year(%)
Jun.30 Jun.30
(...omitted)
International
Number of passengers 1,148,476 970,267 84.5
Available seat km (thousand km) 7,086,502 6,670,528 94.1
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 5,121,890 4,446,788 86.8
(...omitted)
Total
Number of passengers 11,602,299 10,001,252 86.2
Available seat km (thousand km) 22,009,871 20,988,893 95.4
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Revenue passenger km (thousand km) 14,204,045 12,395,772 87.3
(The rest is omitted)
Holiday in Rhyl
Going on holiday in Rhyl is a great idea. Rhyl is situated in beautiful North Wales on the coast. Here you can enjoy a relaxing holiday with all the family and there are lots of things to do. Rhyl is an extremely popular tourist destination with people visiting from all over the UK. Rhyl is also within a close distance of other popular North Wales holiday spots and has easy access to them via train, car, and bus.
A lot of people stay in Rhyl when visiting North Wales for a holiday because of its many Rhyl caravan parks, and holiday parks. These caravan holidays Rhyl are very popular as they cater for everything a family needs while on holiday. You can choose from different caravans to suit your needs, and also the caravans come with all amenities included. A Rhyl Holiday Park will also included facilities like an indoor pool, sports playing facilities, mini onsite supermarkets, laundrettes and also bars and night entertainment, making them ideal for a family holiday.
There are lots of things to do in Rhyl outside of your holiday caravan park. Rhyl has its own aquarium where the family can enjoy a day exploring underwater animals. Rhyl is also home to an indoor water park with slides and wave surfing pool. Rhyl is situated next to the beach and there is a nature reserve close by so you could spend a day on the beach or exploring the nature reserve which has its own pond and walking trail. For the little ones Rhyl has a children’s complex where a whole area is dedicated to children’s rides, restaurants, and cafes, and there is also a large cinema here for the whole family to enjoy the latest movie releases.
Rhyl is also close to Llandudno, Prestatyn, Conwy and other historical towns and castles which are popular tourist destinations. This means that while staying on holiday in Rhyl you will be able to visit these areas, and there are endless things to do while holidaying in Rhyl.
A lot of people stay in Rhyl when visiting North Wales for a holiday because of its many Rhyl caravan parks, and holiday parks. These caravan holidays Rhyl are very popular as they cater for everything a family needs while on holiday. You can choose from different caravans to suit your needs, and also the caravans come with all amenities included. A Rhyl Holiday Park will also included facilities like an indoor pool, sports playing facilities, mini onsite supermarkets, laundrettes and also bars and night entertainment, making them ideal for a family holiday.
There are lots of things to do in Rhyl outside of your holiday caravan park. Rhyl has its own aquarium where the family can enjoy a day exploring underwater animals. Rhyl is also home to an indoor water park with slides and wave surfing pool. Rhyl is situated next to the beach and there is a nature reserve close by so you could spend a day on the beach or exploring the nature reserve which has its own pond and walking trail. For the little ones Rhyl has a children’s complex where a whole area is dedicated to children’s rides, restaurants, and cafes, and there is also a large cinema here for the whole family to enjoy the latest movie releases.
Rhyl is also close to Llandudno, Prestatyn, Conwy and other historical towns and castles which are popular tourist destinations. This means that while staying on holiday in Rhyl you will be able to visit these areas, and there are endless things to do while holidaying in Rhyl.
High Powered Heavyweight: the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
We are not excited over a new Windows Mobile phone. Windows Mobile 6.5 professional can take a hike and the world would not miss it. Maybe Windows Mobile 7 will be great, maybe not; but the operating system we have right now is the 6.5 and we are not impressed. With that point of clarification made in order, we can finally say that we are impressed with the Sony Erisson XPERIA X2.
It’s a good mobile smart phone. Yes, we are impressed and it is good. We are not very impressed and it is not great. The reason we are also clarifying that is because we actually expected to be totally blown away by the X2. The XPERIA X1 suffered from a lot of preproduction flaws that were never fixed. We had high hopes that the X2 would surpass this and deliver that high end device we were all promised.
Sony Ericsson designed the XPERIA line to be their top tier mobile phones. The series was dedicated to delivering the most powerful hardware and best software applications. It has got Windows Mobile 6.5, and we know something is wrong.
The Problem with Windows
Windows Mobile 6.5 is made for touch screen phones, particularly, resistive touch screen phones. Look at the thin buttons, small texts and oddly placed menus, these are not made for you to access with your finger tips, these have been designed with a stylus in mind.
Install the Windows Mobile 6.5 on a basic smart phone with a resistive touch screen and you will be fine. But on a device like the XPERIA X2 which deserves a capacitive touch screen and you will see how a bad operating system can really make a good phone look bad.
The worst part is, even with the resistive touch screen, using WinMo 6.5 is still a major drag. Not that any of the previous versions are better. Compared to HTC Sense, the S60, LiMo and other operating systems, choosing Windows Mobile has got to be one of the worst decisions Sony Ercisson has made.
Good Hardware
Despite the terrible operating system, the X2 does live up to the name of having great hardware. In fact, the 3.2 resistive touch screen display can display resolutions of up to 800 x 480 pixels; easily matching other HD devices –we are not surprised, Sony has been leading the HD display market for a while now.
The phone is a little slow with the old Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor. Probably chosen to cut down on manufacturing costs, and because WinMo will waste the power of a 1GHz Snapdragon.
The Road to X3
The silver lining to all the dreary info comes in the announcement of Sony Ericsson that they will no longer be using WinMo after the Sony Erisson XPERIA X2. Hopefully, this means that we might see the Sony Cross Media Bar on the X3, or the rumours that the X3 will use Google Android 2.0 Éclair are true. As long as Sony delivers the hardware and gets a better OS, the X3 will certainly achieve what the X2 has failed to do.
It’s a good mobile smart phone. Yes, we are impressed and it is good. We are not very impressed and it is not great. The reason we are also clarifying that is because we actually expected to be totally blown away by the X2. The XPERIA X1 suffered from a lot of preproduction flaws that were never fixed. We had high hopes that the X2 would surpass this and deliver that high end device we were all promised.
Sony Ericsson designed the XPERIA line to be their top tier mobile phones. The series was dedicated to delivering the most powerful hardware and best software applications. It has got Windows Mobile 6.5, and we know something is wrong.
The Problem with Windows
Windows Mobile 6.5 is made for touch screen phones, particularly, resistive touch screen phones. Look at the thin buttons, small texts and oddly placed menus, these are not made for you to access with your finger tips, these have been designed with a stylus in mind.
Install the Windows Mobile 6.5 on a basic smart phone with a resistive touch screen and you will be fine. But on a device like the XPERIA X2 which deserves a capacitive touch screen and you will see how a bad operating system can really make a good phone look bad.
The worst part is, even with the resistive touch screen, using WinMo 6.5 is still a major drag. Not that any of the previous versions are better. Compared to HTC Sense, the S60, LiMo and other operating systems, choosing Windows Mobile has got to be one of the worst decisions Sony Ercisson has made.
Good Hardware
Despite the terrible operating system, the X2 does live up to the name of having great hardware. In fact, the 3.2 resistive touch screen display can display resolutions of up to 800 x 480 pixels; easily matching other HD devices –we are not surprised, Sony has been leading the HD display market for a while now.
The phone is a little slow with the old Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor. Probably chosen to cut down on manufacturing costs, and because WinMo will waste the power of a 1GHz Snapdragon.
The Road to X3
The silver lining to all the dreary info comes in the announcement of Sony Ericsson that they will no longer be using WinMo after the Sony Erisson XPERIA X2. Hopefully, this means that we might see the Sony Cross Media Bar on the X3, or the rumours that the X3 will use Google Android 2.0 Éclair are true. As long as Sony delivers the hardware and gets a better OS, the X3 will certainly achieve what the X2 has failed to do.
Delhi NCR Property in Premium Demands
The National Capital Region is witnessing frenzied activity again. This time round, it is across segments and in all categories including plots, floors and apartments. The elections were a big driver. Affordable housing has caught the fancy of private developers in Delhi, and large developer groups from the NCR, such as DLF have launched affordable housing in Moti Nagar.
Values have gone up by 8-10 per cent across the board in established areas of Delhi and another 5-7 per cent hike is expected in capital values after the budget. The buyer profile includes end users, investors, builders and High Net Worth individuals.
In premium residential areas such as Defence Colony, Vasant Vihar and Greater Kailash there has been a significant number of transactions. As a result there is very little stock waiting to be sold in the market. Only those sellers who are asking for unreasonably high values are left with stock. According to a real estate consultant, "In a rising market the expectation of the owners rises faster than the market. In a falling market, on the other hand, their expectations fall slower than the rest of the market."
In the less premium market such as Saket, Hauz Khas and Green Park the rate of transactions has been low with values falling 15-20 per cent from peak values. In middle class areas such as Moti Nagar and Vikas Puri values have registered a steep fall of almost 30 per cent.
Mayur Vihar and much of East Delhi is riding the crest of the Commonwealth Games and the advent of the Metro. Areas which had previously recorded very low capital and rental values have already witnessed a 100 per cent rise. The reason for shifting of population from expensive Noida to the more affordable Mayur Vihar has been the rental values and the steadily rising demand for rental housing. The advent of the Metro will enhance these values further.
Delhi market has been witnessing a weakening sentiment because of the global economic slow down and consequent job losses. Today the active buyer segments are traders and businessmen. According to experts there is money with potential buyers but they are holding back, either waiting for market to bottom-out or because they are waiting for the economic scenario to improve. For serious end user buyers this is probably the right time to buy. After this once the Metro advances from across Delhi to the NCR, values are bound to rise. Today it is possible to negotiate with sellers but after a few months this may not be possible.
The retail market will take more time to stabilise. Neighbourhood markets and Local Shopping Complexes have scored over shopping malls which have seen a drop in footfalls.
Values have gone up by 8-10 per cent across the board in established areas of Delhi and another 5-7 per cent hike is expected in capital values after the budget. The buyer profile includes end users, investors, builders and High Net Worth individuals.
In premium residential areas such as Defence Colony, Vasant Vihar and Greater Kailash there has been a significant number of transactions. As a result there is very little stock waiting to be sold in the market. Only those sellers who are asking for unreasonably high values are left with stock. According to a real estate consultant, "In a rising market the expectation of the owners rises faster than the market. In a falling market, on the other hand, their expectations fall slower than the rest of the market."
In the less premium market such as Saket, Hauz Khas and Green Park the rate of transactions has been low with values falling 15-20 per cent from peak values. In middle class areas such as Moti Nagar and Vikas Puri values have registered a steep fall of almost 30 per cent.
Mayur Vihar and much of East Delhi is riding the crest of the Commonwealth Games and the advent of the Metro. Areas which had previously recorded very low capital and rental values have already witnessed a 100 per cent rise. The reason for shifting of population from expensive Noida to the more affordable Mayur Vihar has been the rental values and the steadily rising demand for rental housing. The advent of the Metro will enhance these values further.
Delhi market has been witnessing a weakening sentiment because of the global economic slow down and consequent job losses. Today the active buyer segments are traders and businessmen. According to experts there is money with potential buyers but they are holding back, either waiting for market to bottom-out or because they are waiting for the economic scenario to improve. For serious end user buyers this is probably the right time to buy. After this once the Metro advances from across Delhi to the NCR, values are bound to rise. Today it is possible to negotiate with sellers but after a few months this may not be possible.
The retail market will take more time to stabilise. Neighbourhood markets and Local Shopping Complexes have scored over shopping malls which have seen a drop in footfalls.
32-bit Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 7?
The right choice of Windows 7 versions depends on a number of factors. Let InfoWorld's bitwise FAQ be your guide
For most would-be Windows 7 users, a 64-bit version of Windows 7 is the right move. But if you don't have sufficient RAM (at least 4GB), or you rely on devices that don't have supporting 64-bit drivers, or you need to upgrade an existing 32-bit installation, 32-bit Windows 7 might be the better choice. A few editions of 64-bit Windows 7 provide a Windows XP Mode that solves some backward-compatibility problems, but it isn't a universal panacea. In speedy Q&A format, here's just what you need to know.Q. Is my PC supported under 64-bit Windows 7?
A. Most PCs manufactured in the past three years (i.e. after Vista's debut) are capable of running 64-bit Windows 7. The exceptions are those that ship with low-end CPUs that don't support the AMD or Intel 64-bit extensions. Examples include Intel's Atom line of low-powered CPUs and early Intel Core CPUs, like the Core Duo (not Core 2 Duo). If you're not sure what kind of CPU is in your system, or whether the CPU supports 64-bit operation, you can use the free Intel Processor Identification Utility to find out.
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Q. What about all of my peripherals?
A. As with PC support, most peripherals manufactured in the Vista era work with 64-bit Windows 7. However, legacy hardware support is a hit-or-miss proposition. Some manufacturers -- for example, vendors of network interface cards or disk storage controllers -- are more up to date than others, thanks in part to the fact that they've been supporting 64-bit computing under Windows Server since the 2002-2003 timeframe. Devices that don't have obvious ties to the datacenter (such as custom input devices, multimedia hardware, and some printers) can be harder to integrate since they were manufactured at a time when 64-bit desktops were a rarity. Your best bet is to do a Web search to see if the manufacturer has published a 64-bit device driver and, barring that, if other users have come up with a solution.
MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Tablet PC
A smaller, lighter version of MobileDemand's rugged tablet computer
(by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer )
Your average full-function rugged Tablet PC weighs between four and five pounds. That's light enough to carry such a device around on the job, but it's still quite substantial. So how about a device that provides pretty much the same functionality as a full-size machine, but is a lot smaller? If that thought appeals to you, check out what those ever-inventive folks at MobileDemand of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have in store for you.
Basically, it's a fanless 3/4-scale version of a full-size tablet that also weighs barely more than half as much as the bigger tablets. However, you have to hold the computer in your hands or sit it side-by-side with a full-size machine to see just how much smaller it is. That's because its design is almost identical, it's just that everything is a bit smaller.
The display, for example, measures 7 inches instead of the more or less standard 8.4 inches of the larger tablets. However, while the larger machines generally still have displays with the older 4:3 aspect ratio, the T7000's 7-inch screen uses the 16:10 wide format. 
Interestingly, you're not giving up any resolution. In fact, the T7000's 1024 x 600 WSVGA display has 25% more pixels than the standard SVGA format used on many full-size tablets. The WSVGA format is used in millions of netbooks, so it's apparently a setup that works well. Most WSVGA netbooks, however, have 8.9 or 10-inch displays, and so the T7000's 7-inch screen looks extremely sharp with a resolution of about 170 pixels per inch, which is actually sharper than the display of the Apple iPhone.
The picture to the right shows how the new T7000 compares in size with Mobile Demand's top-of-the-ine T8700. You can see the great family resemblance. From personal experience I can say that the picture is a bit misleading. The T7000 looks and feels considerably smaller than the T8700. This isn't really obvious in the picture.
The xTablet T7000 platform
You need to hold the T7000 or have it in front of you to get a true sense of its size. It looks like a full-size tablet in pictures, but it's quite a bit smaller than that. However, it is not small enough to come across as one of those tiny "I can't believe this is a real Windows computer" gizmos that are technological marvels but usually don't work too well in real life.
However, whenever you make things smaller, there are some compromises. With the T7000, the compromise comes in the number and variety of onboard ports. The picture below shows the top of the unit where there is an expansion slot opening flanked by two expansion covers. The screwed-down cover to the left protects what appears to be a wireless antenna module. The antenna module sits in a soft rubber gasket caddy that seals the cutout. On the right is the T7000's laser scanner. On the bottom is the surface-mount docking connector.
The two pictures below show the left and right side of the computer. On the left side there is the power jack and a Kensington lock slot. On the right side are two USB 2.0 ports and an RS232 serial port.
All four corners of the T7000 are protected by fairly thick and very sturdy rubber bumpers. They are fastened to the unit with four small Philips head screws each. They are easily replaceable. Rubber bumpers add a bit of size to a device, but they are an excellent low-tech way to provide extra protection.
The T7000 feels very solid. There is no give or twisting. We did not disassemble our preview unit, but believe it has a magnesium chassis. The housing is a tough black plastic. The finish is matte.
Note the canvas loop attached to the left side of the unit. That's for the pen that comes with the T7000. It looks like a Wacom pen and even has a tab that depresses, which doesn't seem to serve a purpose in a touch screen device.
The T7000 has an integrated digital camera. It is directed away from the user, with its lens mounted centrally on the backside of the unit. The availability of a camera will come in handy for documentation tasks, and systems integrators will probably include its functionality into customs applications. Powered by Intel Atom
The T7000 is MobileDemand's first Atom-powered machine. Why Atom? Introduced a couple of years ago to offer an economical processor platform geared towards targeted performance, Atom processors have become a huge hit for Intel. Millions of netbooks are using Atom, and a growing number of vertical market devices are based on Atom as well. How this all this came about?
Intel's goals for the Atom processor were low power consumption and low cost. The resulting Atom platform is an entirely new design that allows high-end Atom chips to use less power than the slowed down ultra-low voltage versions of Intel's Core processors. For power conservation and cost reasons, Atom processors do not use two integrated cores. Instead, they use HyperThreading, an older Intel technique that can approximate processing two threads while increasing energy usage by only about 10%.
Overall, the Atom chips are designed to process simple, basic instructions very quickly while complex ones can take many cycles. Since low power consumption is key, Intel designed a variety of power conservation features into the chip. A special bus mode minimizes power needed to transmit data to the processor. Cache is flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity. Power modes were tweaked and there's a new standby mode where the processor is essentially shut down. Combined, all these measures can drastically reduce overall power consumption while still providing acceptably quick operation.
The Z530P used in the T7000 is part of the initial Z5xx family of Atom processors that was codenamed Silverthorne and has a tiny 13 x 14 mm package footprint (a larger footprint version is also available, and used in the T7000). These chips were initially targeted at mobile internet devices (MIDs). They use the "Poulsbo" System Controller Hub that was developed specifically for the Z5xx Series. Combined, the processor and the chipset are known as the "Menlow" platform. The processor has about 47 million transistors, which is more than the Pentium 4 had. The chipset—which supports PCI-E, SDIO, DDR2, LVDS, ATA 100, LPC and more—uses about 2.3 watts, which means total CPU and chipset consumption isn't even 5 watts, just a fraction of what a conventional Intel notebook processor and chipset uses. And the Poulsbo chipset even has hardware support for H.264 and other HD decoding. However, as the combo is targeted for internet devices, there is PATA but no SATA support.
How quick is the T7000? We don't know yet. Our pre-production model felt pretty snappy though it was running at a throttled speed of 1.2GHz instead of the 1.6GHz the processor is capable of. Based on our benchmark library of Atom Z530 systems, we expect the T7000 to feel about as fast as a standard consumer netbook and its relative performance compared to MobileDemand's Core 2 Duo-powered T8700 tablet to be at about the 60-65% level. Disk
Our preview unit came with a 4,200rpm 60GB Toshiba MK6028GAL hard disk. This is a 1.8-inch design with a Parallel ATA interface that's generally used in space-constrained applications. The disk assembly weighs just three ounces and uses very little power (around 1 watt while reading or writing, about 0.4 watt while idle). It operates silently. MobileDemand also announced 32 and 64GB Solid State Disk options. Wireless communication
For wireless communication, the MobileDemand T7000 Tablet PC includes an Intel WiFi Link 5100 Series wireless network adapter. This is a very compact PCIe network mini card that handles both the legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless protocols as well as the new draft N protocol that supports receive data rates up to 300Mbps (802.11a/b/g maxes out at 54Mbps), provides an over 5-time bandwidth increase over 802.11a/b/g, is very power-efficient, and supports Cisco compatible extensions v4.
The T7000 also comes with Bluetooth and there is what appears to be a SIM slot that's externally accessible from the top of the unit. This would mean the likely availability of Wide Area Network EV-DO, EDGE/GPRS/GSM radios for voice and data communication, probably via PC Card modules.
Display
Tablet PCs like the T7000 are going to be used in vehicles and outdoors. This means they must be viewable and readable under a wide variety of lighting conditions. Sunlight-viewable display technology has come a long way in the last few years, generally using a combination of strong backlight and variety of optical treatments, filters and polarizers. The T7000's display is plenty bright as the unretouched picture below shows. 
As far as outdoor viewability goes, I can only offer a qualified opinion as I do not yet know what sorts of technologies and treatments have gone into the T7000's display. 
My first impression is that the T7000's display offers somewhat less contrast and readability outdoors and in direct sunlight than the T8700. It's hard to judge, though, without direct comparison.
In the picture to the right I used the T7000's integrate camera to take a picture of a utility power meter. This would come in handy to have visual records of meter readings, and I can imagine that systems integrators and software developers will include camera functionality into their custom applications. The picture doesn't do the display full justice; the display was more readable than it appears on the image. Also, Mobile Demand offers an optional "xView" sunlight-readable option for units primarily used outdoors.
A word about the T7000's display size and resolution: While a 7-inch diagonal display is quite small, it feels large enough for real work. The 1024 x 600 display resolution makes everything very sharp and crisp, but since Windows was never designed for this kind of high resolution, fonts, icons and controls can be quite small. WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixel) is the resolution used in millions of netbooks, but most of those have larger displays. As is, some compromises had to be made in offering full Windows in high-enough resolution on such a small display.
Integrated peripherals: bar-code scanner/imager
Mounted into the top of the T7000 UMPC, there is an Intermec EA15 scanner module, sitting underneath a protective cover with a window. The EA15 scan engine is an ultra-compact high performance 2-D imager engine. It can read 1D and 2D barcodes, provides omni-directional scanning, has great motion tolerance, and is generally about twice as fast as a traditional 2D imager (see http://www.intermec.com/products/scanea15/index.aspx). With its 2-D omni-directional decoding and imaging capabilities, the EA15 is capable of decoding down to one pixel per dot, providing superior decoding performance even when scanning poorly printed or damaged barcodes. This means that in addition to being ready for emerging codes and applications, the EA15 scanner offers excellent performance on current applications with linear barcodes.
Another interesting thing about this little scan engine is that its "Performance Aiming System" emulates the operation of linear imagers. This means it can scan at high rates (up to 200 scans/second) on linear barcodes, making it up to than five times as fast as standard 2-D imagers.
Ruggedness and construction details
MobileDemand is virtually synonymous with rugged Tablet PC, and the T7000 is no exception. It's a solidly built machine and can handle a good degree of punishment. That said, as of this preview, we did not have the final ruggedness specs. Right before the official release we got the word: IP54, -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit operating temperature range, 3-foot drop per MIL-STD 810G/F, 506.5 IV, just exactly as we estimated.The chassis of the machine is made of lightweight magnesium alloy. The housing is made of tough plastic. Everything feels very sturdy, and there is extra protection provided by the rubber bumpers (see below) that are screwed onto every corner. All ports are protected by hinged rubber plugs. These must be firmly in place as there are no additional barriers between the outside and inside of the T7000.
The picture to the right shows the backside of the T7000. To the left is a cover with a small cover inside of it. I thought this would reveal a battery expansion slot or a mini-PCI slot for wireless expansion. However, when you remove the six small Philips screws that hold the small door in place, what you find is a embossed label that says "Thermal Door" in the larger cover which also has a hole to the inside of the computer. Nine additional small Philips screws hold the larger cover in place. There is, however, no accessible expansion underneath that either. Between the larger cover and the housing is a O-ring-style rubber gasket.
To the right are the two 20 watt-hour Lithium Polymer batteries that fit flush into the computer's body. They are securely held in place with two pressure-loaded sliders. This way, you can pop in a fresh battery without shutting down the computer since power is provided by the second battery. Mobile Demands offers high-capacity batteries that pack a total of 76 watt-hours, good for up to 15 hours of operation (the standard batteries are rated at about 7.5 hours). Above the left battery you can see the lens of the integrated camera.
Numeric keypad and other data entry methods
While tablet computers specifically exclude a keyboard to make them lighter and handier, there's often nothing like a keypad for quick data entry. That's why the T7000, despite its small size, offers an almost identical keypad to that on the larger T8700. Below is a closeup view of the T7000's keypad: 
- a standard phone-style keypad
- a navigation diamond
- volume up/down via functions key
- screen brightness up/down in 10 increments via function key
- dedicated plus, minus, period keys
- dedicated tab, backspace, enter keys
- Windows Task Manager key
- blue and yellow key for special functions
- Functions: Esc, wireless on/off, screen rotation, keypad backlight
The numeric keypad is firm and provides very good tactile feedback -- handy for rapid-fire numeric data entry.
The keypad, of course, is only one way to enter data into the little xTablet T7000. You can also use it as an electronic notepad with Microsoft Journal (see screen capture to the right). 
Depending on your style of work, Journal can be a terrific productivity tool. You can scribble notes in electronic ink, do quick drawings, convert handwritten notes to text, email notes, and so on. There are different pens, highlighters and an eraser. Also very handy is the "Snipping Tool" that allows you to quickly grab any part of the display, annotate it if you wish, and then save it or mail it.
Also available are on-screen keyboards and handwriting recognition. The latter requires some getting used to, but once mastered it works flawlessly. The recognizer can be used as is, or you can "personalize" it so it learns your handwriting style or how to handle characters or words that are recognized incorrectly.
The T7000 is, in fact, one of the few resistive digitizer tablets where the ink goes on quickly and smoothly enough to make reliable handwriting recognition possible. Also note that Mobile Demand offers a version with an active digitizer.
If all of the above still isn't enough to address your data entry needs, there's yet another option available in a QWERTY keyboard module that attaches to the bottom of the T7000. It features an interesting key arrangement where 16 keys are to the left a block of 12 function keys and 10 to the right. But wait, there's more: the snap-on keyboard module also appears to be a port replicator that adds a couple of USB ports as well as a serial and a VGA port!
Bottom line
The xTablet T7000 is an ultra-compact rugged Tablet PC slate for jobs where a full-size rugged tablet is too large or heavy. Measuring just 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.95 inches and weighing less than three pounds, the T7000 looks and feels like a 3/4-scale version of a full-size tablet.
However, while there are some compromises to accommodate the smaller size, the device has almost all the functionality and features you'd expect in tablet. Specifically, the T7000 runs the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, offers full 1024 x 600 resolution, and allows rapid data entry via the same elaborate keypad arrangement as the one on MobileDemand's larger T8700 tablet. The T7000 is based on Intel's Atom processor architecture that provides a good balance between low power consumption and good performance. The thermal design power of the T7000's processor and chipset combo is only a fraction of that of the chips used in standard notebooks and tablets. This allows fanless, silent operation and maximum life from its dual 20 watt-hour Li-Ion battery packs. With the optional extended batteries, this machine can make it through not just one, but almost two full shifts!
The wide-format 7-inch WSVGA resistive touchscreen display is bright and extremely sharp, but those used to tablets with active pens or dual-mode digitizers (like MobileDemand's T8700 has) may miss the active digitizer (MobileDemand announced one as an option). The touch screen, however, is quick and precise.
The small T7000 does not have all the connectivity of full-size systems, but you still get two USB ports and a serial port, and more via one of the optional docks. The device has an ExpressCard slot, a SDHC card slot and a SIM slot. There is also an integrated camera, GPS, and an integrated 2D imager that can read 1D and 2D codes.
In terms of ruggedness, the T7000 feels sturdy enough to withstand most abuse, and its thick rubber bumpers provide extra protection.
Overall, with the T7000, MobileDemand adds a smaller, lighter and very intelligently engineered device to its lineup of rugged Tablet PCs, and it does so without making customers adapt to a different form factor or different functionality. -- Conrad H. Blickenstorfer
MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Specs:
| Type | Compact rugged pen tablet |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530P with 512KB L2 cache and 533MHz FSB |
| Display Chipset | Intel Poulsbo |
| OS | Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista Business, Windows 7 Pro |
| Memory | 2GB DDR2 |
| Display | 7" WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixel) TFT (xView sunlight readable option available) |
| Digitizer | Resistive touch screen (digitizer optional) |
| Keyboard | Backlit 25-key numeric keypad with additional keys |
| Storage | 60 GB shockmounted 1.8-inch hard disk (Toshiba MK6028GAL); optional 43GB or 64GB solid state disk |
| Expansion slots | 1 SDHC Card, SIM; optionally available: 1 Mini Card or ExpressCard, PC Card Type II slot |
| Housing | Lightweight magnesium alloy chassis, plastic body, rubber bumpers |
| Size | Est. 8.9" x 5.8" x 1.95" (inc. rubber bumpers) |
| Weight | 2.6 pounds with dual battery |
| Operating temperature | -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Ingress protection | IP54 (per MIL-STD 810F, 506.4 II 4" per hour, 40psi for 10 minutes on all axes) |
| Drop/shock | MIL-STD 810G/F, 506.5 IV: 26 repeated drops to plywood over concrete from 36 inches |
| Power | Dual 7.4V/2,550mAH 20 watt-hour Li-Polymer hot-swappable battery system (total of 40 watt-hours, "7.5 hours"); optional dual high-capacity 7.4V/5,100mAH 38 watt-hour Li-Polymer (total 76 watt,hours, "15 hours") |
| Interface | 2 USB 2.0, RS-232 serial, Intermec EA15 2D imager, integrated camera, surface mount dock |
| Wireless options | Internal Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN, Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR (Class 2), optional integrated 50-channel uBlox GPS, optional WWAN (EV-DO, EDGE / GPRS / GSM through PCMCIA slot) |
| Price | Starting at US$1,900 |
Acer Aspire One D250-1613 (Android) Netbook
The latest model in the Aspire One netbook line is fairly nondescript. The D250-1613 has the same 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, plus 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a tiny keyboard, and a microscopic multitouch pad. With its cookie-cutter netbook design, it fits into the crowd somewhere between the Fujitsu LifeBook M2010 and, say, the Lenovo S10. The only real difference is that, for a $350 asking price, Acer is offering a dual-boot system, with both Windows XP and Android tailored for a netbook. Regrettably, throwing in Google's OS gratis isn't enough to make this netbook a winner right out of the box.
Still, Android is the big draw of this netbook, so we should examine that first. Upon your first boot-up of the D250-1613, it goes into Windows XP, as just about every other netbook does. It's loaded with all the trials and shovelware you've come to love (games you won't play, security software you don't want...you get the idea). Nestled somewhere among those shortcuts, however, is the Android configuration tool. Once you complete the configuration and reboot the machine, it loads up the Acer flavor of Android in about 18 seconds.
The main interface is clean--no arguments there. By default, a few apps line the bottom; you can drag and drop others from a pull-out menu that sits on the right side of the screen. Of course, it has hooks into Gmail--the biggest draw for this netbook--so you have access to all your contacts, calendaring, and e-mail offline. It's a huge benefit for anyone who doesn't have an Android phone (or a Palm Pre, for that matter) but needs offline access to their online contacts. Change any information locally, and the next time you get online (whether through an optional 3G connection or Wi-Fi), it syncs up with your Google account. Unfortunately, this brings me to an annoying quirk that I discovered while typing an e-mail on the bus: In offline mode, you can type with no problem, but the infuriatingly tiny touchpad (more on that in a second) made me hit 'Send' accidentally. "No big deal," I figured, "just go to the outbox and open the e-mail." Wrong. For some inexplicable reason, I couldn't get it to open.
Another big disappointment for me is the lack of useful software out of the box. No word processor. No notepad. No file browser. Maybe I like tinkering with a portable too much, but to me those are all basic functions that I've come to expect with a netbook. The ability to browse a USB thumb drive would be nice, too, and so would printer support. I could brush all that off by telling myself that at some point in the future I'll be able to install Android apps. But Acer doesn't make it easy. A link to an Acer Android storefront would be great; I had a chance to take a look at the Archos 5 Internet Tablet recently, and not only does that have a storefront, but the device also comes loaded with a raft of handy apps like Twitdroid. I'd like to have that!
For now, I'm over this implementation of Android, though I am hopeful for future updates. Camping in the top left of the screen is a quick-launch arrow for heading back to Windows, which is just as well--I'm ready to leave Android and get back to talking about the rest of the netbook.
And this is where the review gets relatively short and sweet, because the D250-1613 has little else that stands out. The netbook shaves a little off the size of previous models (measuring 10.2 by 8.0 by 1.0 inches and weighing a light 2.7 pounds), and it shows. The keyboard is a bit cramped even by netbook standards. Just about every other netbook--the HP Mini 110, the Toshiba NB205, you name it--seems to have a larger setup by comparison. And the touchpad? It's downright painful. Put your two thumbs together for a sec--that's the size of the touchpad's surface. At first I thought it just looked small compared with my meaty hands, but no. It's only slightly better for the dainty. And the mouse buttons are an equally cramped, little strip.
At least the display is reasonably big and colorful. With the brightness cranked up, the D250-1613 ran test videos at a comfortable clip on its 10.1-inch, 1024-by-600-pixel screen. Even Hulu video streamed smoothly--though, interestingly, I found that the same Hulu clip, over the same network, ran just a little choppy in the Android browser. But that's all subjective testing; we're still waiting on proper WorldBench 6 test results. We have no official battery-life score just yet, either, though in subjective, unsanctioned-by-the-Labs tests it lasted a little over 6 hours. While I doubt that the D250-1613 will earn a WorldBench score higher than 35 (roughly the average mark for netbooks running Windows XP), I'm not able to pass final judgment right now.
That's a very good thing in this case, because, once performance tests are done, I'm inclined to come back and reexamine the Android side of the D250-1613 to see if Acer addresses any of that OS's shortcomings with an update. While the company could correct the software letdowns, however, I'd still advise those with big hands to approach the D250-1613 with caution, or at least to test-drive it at a store first. We'll update this story to a full review as soon as possible.
Netbooks fading away into the sunset? Acer's AS1410 - Asus Eee PC1201HA
Two new devices are nibbling away at the boundaries of the popular netbook product category. Acer's AS1410 is netbook-sized, but with a more powerful Celeron CPU, while Asus's EeePC 1201HA has a netbook-style Atom processor but sports an unprecedented, 12.1-inch display.
Acer's Aspire AS1410
Asus's Eee PC1201HA
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The new product announcements from Acer and Asus suggest that the netbook -- generally defined as being a mini-notebook with a 11.6-inch display or less, and a low-power Intel Atom processor may be set to fade away, in spite (or even because) of its popularity.
Among other factors, netbooks were distinguished by their use of Windows ULCPC, a loss-leader edition of Windows XP Home. Now, while OEMs can apparently ship this venerable OS until October of next year (see Microsoft's product roadmap, here), newly announced machines appear to be favoring Windows 7, eliminating a key differentiator.
Acer Aspire AS1410
Acer says its new Acer Aspire AS1410 "is the size of a netbook, but is truly a mainstream notebook." According to the company, the device has a 11.6-inch screen, plus netbook-like dimensions of 11.2 x 8 x 1.2 inches, and a weight of 3.08 pounds. However, instead of Intel's Atom processor, the AS1410 employs an Intel Celeron SU2300 clocked at 1.4GHz.
Acer's Aspire AS1410
The 45nm SU2300 has dual cores, a 10-Watt TDP, and works with the GS45 Express chipset (82GS45 northbridge and ICH9M-SFF southbridge), Intel says. Unlike typical netbooks, therefore, the AS1410 provides DirectX 10 support and HD video playback, and it's also expandable to 4GB of memory, according to Acer.
The AS1410 capitalizes on its graphical talents by including both an HDMI port and a VGA port, Acer says. Other interfaces are said to include an RJ45 connector, a microphone input, three USB 2.0 ports, and an audio output that allows connecting headphones, speakers, line-level equipment, or an S/PDIF optical digital cable.
Acer cites an 84-key, "full size" keyboard, plus an 11.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a multitouch trackpad. The AS1410 also includes a webcam, stereo speakers, a "5-in-1" (SD/xD/MMC/Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro) card reader, 802.11b/g/n wireless networking, and a six-cell battery that provides up to six hours of operation, the company says.
Features and specifications cited by Acer for the Aspire AS1410 include the following:
- Processor -- Intel Celeron SU2300 clocked at 1.2GHz
- Chipset -- Intel GS45 Express
- Memory -- 2GB of DDR2 memory, expandable to 4GB via two slots
- Display -- 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution
- Keyboard -- "full size," with multitouch trackpad
- Storage -- 160GB or 320GB hard disk drive (5400rpm)
- Expansion -- 5-in-1 (SD/xD/MMC/Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro) card reader
- Networking:
- WLAN -- 802.11b/g/n
- LAN -- RJ45 port
- Other I/O:
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x VGA
- 3 x USB 2.0
- 1 x microphone input
- 1 x headphone/line/speaker/digital optical output
- Battery type/life -- 6-cell, 4400mAh battery provides up to six hours of life
- Dimensions -- 11.2 x 8 x 1.2 inches
- Weight -- 3.08 pounds
Asus is also planning an entry in the new "when-is-a-netbook-not-a-netbook" sweepstakes, but coming at it from the opposite direction. The company's new Eee PC1201HA includes netbook ingredients, but wraps them up in an oversize package with a 12.1-inch display, according to the Notebook Italia website.
The sleek Eee PC1201HA joins Sony's recent Vaio X notebook in using an Intel Z5xx processor; in this case, Asus has selected the 1.33GHz Z520, Notebook Italia claims. It's said the device will have 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard disk drive, and operate for up to eight hours via a six-cell battery.
Asus's Eee PC1201HA
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Notebook Italia also says the Eee PC1201HA will weigh just 1.4 pounds. While the device does appear to be notably sleek, as the picture above discloses, we expect this statistic to be erroneous. After all, Sony's pricey Vaio X has a smaller display, includes SSD (solid state disk) storage rather than a hard disk drive, and makes extensive use of carbon fiber in its construction, and still weighs between 1.5 and 1.5 pounds.
Availability
Acer says the Aspire AS1410 will be available in black, blue, or red "this holiday season" for prices starting at approximately $400. More information on the device may be found on the company's website, here.
Notebook Italia says the Asus Eee PC1201HA will be available in mid-November for 399 Euros (approximately $600). For more information, see the publication's website, here.
Intel posts strong Q3 results as Atom helps
Intel Corp. posted stronger than expected third quarter results on Tuesday and part of the reason was the company’s Austin-designed Atom processor family.
The world’s largest chip company reported a profit of $1.9 billion, or 33 cents a share, on revenue of $9.4 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 26. The results are down from a year ago, but up significantly from the weak second quarter and better than analysts expected.
Part of Intel’s success story was the low-power Atom processor family that is the leading chip going into lightweight netbook computers. Most of Intel’s estimated 900 workers in Austin are involved with the design, development and support of Atom.
Intel sold $415 million worth of Atom processors and related chips in the quarter, up 15 percent from the second quarter.
ISuppli Corp., the technology market research company, projects that Intel will sell 22.2 million Atom chips this year, up 68 percent from a year ago.
The Atom chip is profitable because it is small and cheap to make, said iSuppli analyst Matthew Wilkins. The processor uses a mature manufacturing process which gives Intel high produce yields and very high profit margins, Wilkins said.
Intel forecast an even stronger fourth quarter with revenue of expected to fall in a range between $9.7 billion and $10.5 billion with higher profit margins.
Gadgets -Verizon Wireless Makes Two HP Netbooks Available on 3G Network
Verizon Wireless has reportedly announced the availability of two new HP netbooks - the HP Mini 311-1037NR and the HP Mini 110-1046NR - on its 3G network.
The netbooks come with a built-in Verizon (News - Alert) Wireless’ Mobile Broadband network. Additionally, with these HP Mini netbooks, customers can browse the Web or access e-mail in more than 185 destinations worldwide when coupled with a Verizon Wireless GlobalAccess service plan, according to Verizon Wireless.
The netbooks come with a built-in Verizon (News - Alert) Wireless’ Mobile Broadband network. Additionally, with these HP Mini netbooks, customers can browse the Web or access e-mail in more than 185 destinations worldwide when coupled with a Verizon Wireless GlobalAccess service plan, according to Verizon Wireless.
The HP Mini 311-1037NR features Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, while HP Mini 110-1046NR is equipped with Genuine Windows XP Home Edition operating system.
HP officials said that the HP Mini 311-1037NR offers a rich entertainment experience with 11.6-inch-diagonal HD LED BrightView widescreen display --1366 x 768; and 16:9 aspect ratio for full-screen HD content playback.
Additionally, the HP Mini 311-1037NR features Altec Lansing speakers; NVIDIA ION for Windows 7; Intel (News - Alert) Atom Processor N270. The processor speed of this netbook is 1.60 GHz; system memory 2 GB RAM; and comes with 160 GB storage hard drive.
Company officials said that HP Mini 110-1046NR provides customers the perfect mobile companion with 10.1"-diagonal SD LED anti-glare widescreen display --1024 x 576; Windows Media Player 11.
Moreover, it features HD audio, stereo speakers and integrated microphone; and Intel Atom Processor (News - Alert) N270. The processor speed of HP Mini 110-1046NR is 1.60 GHz; system memory is 1 GB RAM; and 160 GB of storage hard drive.
Storage hard drive: 160 GB
The HP Mini 311-1037NR is now available, while the HP Mini 110-1046NR is expected to roll out in mid-November.
Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Verizon Wireless operates wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (News - Alert).
Last month, Verizon Wireless introduced its plan for establishing the first 4G Long Term Evolution wireless network in the nation.
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