DSLR Camera meets iphone gadget

Filed in archive Apple iPhone on July 19, 2010

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Just when you thought Apple couldn't get any better with their products, the legendary makers of the iPhone are now launching a new gadget, DSLR mount. The DSLR mount, allows consumers to take clear and sharp photos using a SLR lens. The benefit of the DSLR mount is that it fits the iPhone 3G, 3GS or 4 and the lens can be used generally on a SLR camera.

As digital cameras have become more cheap and accessible, it would only make sense that Apple would attempt to sell a DSLR mount for Apple lovers out there. However, many feel it is basically a hassle to carry around and some have pointed out that the iPhone application built in is sufficient enough for taking photos.

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iPhone and Droid in Stiff Competition

Filed in archive Android , Apple iPhone , Smartphones on July 1, 2010

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While many people can't wait to get their hands on the new iPhone 4, Motorola's Droid X is garnering lots of positive reviews. The new Droid X is scheduled to be released on July 15 will sell for $199 with a two-year Verizon Wireless contract and after a mail-in rebate. Its display comes almost an inch bigger than iPhone's 3.5-inch display and runs on Google's Android OS.

Because it runs with Verizon's network, call drops are expected to be very near zero. The handset can also act as a mobile hotspot for other Wi-Fi devices.

Many technical experts are giving praise to Droid X for its flashy display, responsive performance and lengthy call time (7.5 hours). It has an 8-megapixel camera that has an auto-focus feature and shoots great videos.

Other people are calling attention to the Droid's good collection of applications although there's no front-facing camera like the iPhone does. The Droid X's 1GHz OMAP processor is also getting high marks from many reviewers. The HD video-out support, however, can only be used with photo and video galleries, not You Tube or Blockbuster movie applications.

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Apple Has A Fix For iPhone Dropped Calls

Filed in archive Apple iPhone , Smartphones on June 17, 2010

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Dropped calls using Apple's iPhone may soon be a thing of the past. One of the best new features of the latest smart phone from Apple is a stainless steel antenna that wraps around its sides. It's a big difference from the previous model which has the antenna buried under the phone's shell.

The new iPhone goes out on sale on June 24. It will come with more radio-frequency radiation from its 3rd generation predecessor. With the new antenna, the iPhone 4 is expected to have greater signal strength and reliability.

The increased radiation complies with FCC safety guidelines. Radiation levels from the iPhone 4 are similar to those of smart phones made by Palm Inc. and Research In Motion Ltd.

Apple has been deluged with complaints regarding dropped calls using previous versions of the iPhone. Stand up comics refer to the iPhone as a smaller version of the iPad because "you can't make calls with it."

AT & T Inc. is also said to be working on improving its network to hopefully help address the problem of dropped calls. If AT & T's network remains congested, then the new antenna design may not do much about dropped calls. With too many customers trying to get airtime, some of them will definitely get bounced.

Apple's antenna is among the largest available on a cell phone and has separate parts of the steel band to carry different radio signals, including Wi-Fi, GPS and cellular. The greater energy is also likely to result in better signal strength, allowing the iPhone to hold on to calls better.

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The iPhone 4 vs. HTC Evo 4G

Filed in archive Apple iPhone , HTC , Smartphones on June 8, 2010

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If you are now wondering whether you're going to buy Apple's new iPhone 4 or the new Android device HTC Evo 4G, you might want to read on and compare.

The iPhone 4 has a 3.5 inch display that comes with 960 x 640 pixel resolution whereas the new Android has a 4.3 inch screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. The new iPhone is 4.5 inches tall, 2.3 inches wide and 0.37 inches thick. The Evo 4G is taller at 4.8 inches, wider at 2.6 inches and thicker at 0.5 inches. These dimensions make Apple's new phone lighter (4.8 ounces) compared to the Evo (6 ounces).

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Cellular access for the Evo is now at 4G while the iPhone only has 3G cellular access. Both can store up to 32 GB, although the Evo currently comes with an 8 GB micro SD card. Both phones have dual cameras although the Android has the better primary camera at 8 megapixels compared to the iPhone's 5-megapixel primary camera. Video editing capabilities of the new iPhone(30 frames per second with built-in editing) slightly edge out the Evo(25 frames per second).

Battery life is a little longer using the iPhone (7 hours of talk time on 3G) than using the Evo (6 hours talk time).

The 16GB version of the iPhone 4 will be out on June 24 at $200. Its 32 BG version will cost $300 with a two-year contract. The HTC Evo 4G was released in the market June 4 at $200 (after a $100 mail-in rebate) and also comes with a 2-year contract.

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HP Announced Web-Enabled Printers

Filed in archive HP Printers on June 7, 2010

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HP revealed a whole new range of devices that will allow users to print by simply using e-mail. Known as HP ePrint, the technology assigns each printer a unique email address. The printer's owner (as well as other designated users) can then print documents by sending an email from a smart phone, a tablet, or any other device. No need to install drivers anymore!

The new printers with ePrint can connect directly to Google Cloud using a touchscreen interface. This will let users print Google Docs directly from the cloud as well as scan documents directly to their Google Docs account. Other Google services like Calendar and Picasa for photos are also supported. Similarly, Box.net and Docstoc users can also retrieve and push documents to and from the cloud through new print apps.

Scheduled delivery is also possible with ePrint. This will allow documents to be printed at designated times. MSNBC has signed on as a partner to develop this concept, and HP will be selling ads together with Yahoo.

Among the first group of applications on this platform are Facebook for printing photos and events and MapQuest for printing maps and directions. Crayola has also been signed on to develop coloring pages, while PBS will work on education-driven printing.

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