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A Closer Look at the Latest Mobile Phones

Mobile phones and the technology that powers them has come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years. Only a few years ago we were bowled over when mobile phones came with colour screens, but now we want to be able to surf the web quickly and with the same functionality as our PCs, take photos that rival our digital cameras and have enough storage space to make our mp3 players run shamefaced from our pockets. With the introduction of 3G networks, the third generation of mobile networking technology, which allows much faster access to online services, and the increasing quality of all the accessories that are jammed into our phones, the choice is slightly overwhelming. Here`s a quick top ten of the latest mobile phones and what they offer.

1. Apple iPhone 3G – The second generation iPhone is a perfect combination of form and function, incorporating the latest, speediest 3G networking technology, with Sat Nav, Geo Tagging and a choice of 8GB or 16GB of on board storage, the iPhone is the current must-have gadget
2. Samsung BlackJack II – In an arena previously ruled by the BlackBerry, Samsung has managed to steal back some of the smart phone market, with this phone powered by Windows Mobile 6 and with 3G technology, it`s the ideal phone for the business type on the move
3. AT&T Tilt – Something for the technophile teenage population, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, a tilting touchscreen which is all the rage at the moment and a hiden keyboard for lightening texting
4. LG VU – One of the first mobile phones capable of receiving and displaying Mobile TV services, this phone is aiming to fill the niche in the video and audio streaming market
5. Pantech C610 – A small phone but bursting with impressive new features, including the all important 3G and GPS navigation, along with instant messaging and mobile video services.
6. MOTORAZR V3xx – The big boy of the previous generation of fashion phones is back with 3G networking capabilities and a range of new stylish designs and ultra thin size
7. LG Shine – Some would argue a phone for the vain, this elegant slide action phone features a mirror like display that the phone`s screen shines through as if by magic, and is packed with multimedia features, focusing on camera and music capabilities
8. Sony Ericsson W580i – From the walkman range of phones by Sony, this is obviously geared towards the music market, with rich mp3 functionality and FM radio receiver
9. Nokia 6555 – Video playback, music storage and 3G technology make this Nokia a great mid-range choice of phone
10. BlackBerry Pearl 8110 – Built in GPS helps make this phone stand out from the current crowd and has features of phones in higher price brackets. The lack of 3G is a hindrance however

Choosing a phone may be hard, but sorting through the mobile phones deals offered by the main networks is probably harder. It`s best to think about how much you use your phone and whether you really care that it can receive GPS and Mobile TV, as well as considering how long you want to commit to a contract for, and most are over a year, and you will pay more for your handset if you are unwilling to commit. Shopping around and comparing is essential.

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Windows Mojave Project – Pathetic attempt to defer the real reasons Vista sucks

By now everybody has seen the ‘Mojave Project’ all over the net, on T.V., etc… How ridiculous is that? Microsoft was stupid for

A. Doing this “experiment” in the first place (assuming it was real)
B. publicizing it as much as they have…

Correct me if I’m wrong, but doing this “experiment” and publicizing the “results” is nothing more than admittance of crappy product. Microsoft, you’re simply saying, “Our Vista OS sucks and everybody knows it!.”
Obviously the goal was to address the negative attitude towards Vista. Well, Microsoft… There’s a negative attitude for a reason. Vista sucks. I don’t think there’s some conspiracy amongst the people who have plotted the negativity towards Vista. Let’s just face it… it sucks. Big time. 

What really blows my mind is this: I don’t think that major complaint of Vista is the UI. In fact, I think it looks nice… The real problem is how it performs.

Analogy: Let’s say I’ve been hearing all the hype about today’s best new basketball. This basketball is top-of-the-line and should be in every basketball players hands. So I run out and buy this shiny new ball and bring it home to play with it. As soon as I attempt to dribble, I realize that this ball is about 4 times heavier than what I’m used to. When I bounce the ball, it not only puts a dent in the floor, but it goes everywhere except for straight back up. Apparently this is a common problem with this shiny “Vista-ball.” A couple of months later, the manufacturer of the basketball releases a commercial reviewing a recent experiment… it’s called the “Mojave Project.” They basically took the basketball, painted it a new color and let people look at it.

Come on… you’ve got to be kidding me.

I’ve recently purchased another Dell laptop which came with Vista. I can’t help but say, “I hate this piece of sh!t” every time I turn the damn thing on. I often have meetings in coffee shops, which is a bad idea for you Vista users. Vista seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to WiFi connection… it’s really a shot in the dark as to whether or not you’ll be getting a connection at…

Long story short – Vista, you really do suck.

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70 Event Related Social Media Sites

BlogWorld was a huge success this year… even better than last. We’re lookin’ forward to even a better event next year.

Based on the Event, I decided to list a few event-related social media and web 2.0 sites…

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Blog World right around the corner.

Have you booked yet? I’m really lookin’ forward to this year’s Blog World Expo…

Tags: blogger, blogworld, blog world

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Hostingcon in Chicago a recap for all

Guest Writer: Preeti Pradhan, blogger at Web Hosting Search

Hello all. I randomly met Jason online through this blog. Because I am a blogger and went to a really cool convention on hosting, I thought it would be cool to offer a little inside tidbit into what happened. He agreed and here I am.

Hostingcon is a large convention that takes place every year in Chicago, IL. Hosting providers, software companies, and hardware providers meet and greet at this three day affair. I went to the convention with a couple colleagues to better understand the market. There were a few main issues at the convention and here they are:

Cloud computing- It is possibly the most overused expression of the conference since I have not grasped this concept beyond its basic form. There were four sessions dedicated to cloud computing and no one had a clear understanding and explanation of it. It is important to know that hosting providers are moving towards cloud computing for cost and efficiency of resources.

IPv6- IPv4 will finally run out in the next couple years and IPv6 will take over. IPv6 is not implemented the same way as IPv4 and hosting providers, software developers, and companies will have to modify their existing code to be able to read IPv6. In just four years, IPv6 will be the only option for addresses from ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) and there still companies and providers who are not ready for the full implementation.

Social Media- It is an important source for marketing, connecting with consumers, and rapidly responding to issues. There will be a dedicated post to this topic very soon.

Spam- We hate it, we loathe it, and yet we are at the mercy of thousands of spam mail everyday. Spam is not just a nuisance for personal users but also for hosting providers. Spammers can waste a large amount of server resources because spammers send a never ending stream of mail. There is hope, new anti-spam companies proclaim to combat the majority of spam. Some of the anti-spam is hardware based (e.g. products from Easy Antispam), others are software based MailChannels .

In all, it was an amazing week to meet hosting providers, visit the exhibitors, and learn more about this industry. The sessions however were not great; the companies that hosted a session were basically sales-pitching under the guise of an intelligent discussion. I think next year the conference committee should review the session speakers.

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