Review:O2 Atom

Hello gorgeous!

The smart and sexy O2 XDA Atom isanother hot addition to O2’s line ofsmart phones. It sports a glossy black plasticshell that leaves fi ngerprints easily andpacks in all the bells and whistles in a formfactor nearly as much as a deck of cards.Features: It’s powered by the Intel PXA272416 MHz processor and runs the latestversion of Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0.The memory is bifurcated into RAM andROM. The 128 MB ROM contains the OSand program fi les and data that the userdecides to store. Program memory is 64MB of RAM where the open programs run.If you plan to buy the Atom, make sureyou buy a hefty mini SD card as the usablememory won’t suffi ce in the long runespecially if you’re a shutterbug or a musiclover. A 2.0 MP camera with fl ash and FMradio are also packed into the phone. The6.8 cm TFT screen with 262K colors servesits purpose well. The display is quite sharpand vibrant.The phone fi ts snugly into yourhand; navigating it is a cakewalk usingthe programmable hotkeys and a smalltoothpick-like stylus. A directional pad thatdoubles up as controls for Media Player 10further eases operation. Don’t miss the twotiny stereo speakers sitting at the base ofthe phone!In a struggle to fi t too much in toolittle space, O2 has cleverly provided a2.5-inch audio jack. This will disappointmusic lovers as standard earphones arenot compatible with this phone. And evenmore disappointing is the fact that thebundled earphones are very uncomfortableto wear.The Atom also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth andIR squeezed into it. With the built-in Wi-Fiadaptor, it’s possible to instantly access theInternet at any hotspot. Support for EDGEsupport enables accessing high-speedInternet while you are on the move.Performance: For a Windows Mobiledevice, the Atom is sluggish. A ROMupdate is seriously required to rev up thephone’s speed. The 2.0 MP camera is goodfor nothing! It takes around 10 secondsto start up and the quality of images andvideo are below average. Integration of afl ash is a good feature if you want to shootin low light conditions. But the person willget blinded for a few seconds after saying‘cheese’ due to the strong blinding fl ashwhich stays on for a few seconds afterclicking.Barring the camera and speed issues,the phone is simply mind-blowing. Eventhough it has its share of foibles, we stillrecommend it due to its features and theamazing form factor. The O2 XDA Atomneeds serious consideration if you’replanning to buy a smart phone.For: Looks cool; FM radio; Windows Mobile5.0; Wi-Fi; EDGE.Against: Sluggish; poor image and videocapture quality; ill-fi tting earphones.

O2 XDA AtomSpecifications:

Dimensions: 58x102x18.5 mm(WxHxD),

Weight: 140 g, Processor: Intel PXA272416 MHz, 262K colors TFT, miniSD slot, EDGE,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR, Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0,2 MP camera with flash, FM Radio, Pocket Office, 5hrs 30 min talk timePrice Rs 38,888Contact Creative e-BizPhone 9892939268

E-mail cr_mumbai@yahoo.comwebsite http://www.seeo2.com/
The build quality of this precious box is good ,can give it a deserving 4and1\2
out of 5,performance too is upto our expectations commendable battery standby
it is a full feature phone as it aims at the business smart phones market the only hitch in the throat is the warranty which is too short,and think everyone would agree to this,but overall this phone is a killer of all the business phones with all its cool features and great design(as always with all O2 products)gives a good value for buy...

Latest:Pay through mobile

You must have heard about paying through the mobile but you will have fun doing it here now. Mobile commerce is being adopted as the modus operandifor trading. Sify, while leveraging this, has made it possible for users to shop on its portal SifyMall and make payment through mobile phones.To make mobile payment functional,Sify has tied up with JiGrahak, a mobile solutions provider. The company’s NGPay technology allows users to make online payment through GPRS enabled handsets.With the number of mobile phone users increasing by the day, (the figure is expected to touch 200 million by 2007), Sify has decided to pull the mobile customer to their online mall. Apart from buying and selling, the mobile application will also help Sify’s broadband customer to renew their membership.The idea is to develop an “Anytime-Anywhere” commerce platform that is capable of delivering the best possible convenience to Indian consumers However, customers around the globe can also download and use the free-of-cost NGPay application provided he or she has a J2ME enabled phone with GPRS subscription.The process of transaction is quite simple.Download the NGPay application from http://www.ngpay.com/ to your GPRS phone. Then with the help of the application interface,make purchases from http://www.sifymall.com/. As of now you can make payments using your credit card but soon you can do it from your bank account as well.

Tutorial:Motorola

REVIEW:-Wanna Know How your Motorola phone can sound more than the N-Series and the Walkman.....:-

Here's how your motorola can sound as loud as a music phone or even better , its few simple steps and you are there...sound's good..!

Ok to start with you'll have to make sure you have these modding (softwares)tools:--
1.P2KToolsVS_3.0.7.759(any version)
2.P2k installed(if you don’t know please refer to my earlier posts)
3.A data cable for your mobile model

Assuming you have all the above mentioned I start off
--Connect your phone to the PC using the data cable.

--Now after doing this open the 'P2KTools' in your PC.

--Change the mode in the phone tab to 'P2K MODE',your phone will undergo some change and get connected again automatically.

--Now in the tab's that you see click on the 'SOUND EDITOR' tab first save the param and gain table to your pc now go to the menu as on your screen,edit the master gain and bingo your phone sounds louder.

--To go back to the previous settings of your phone i.e.the original sound , load the 'param and gain table' and 'write to the phone'.
Please let me know if you have any trouble ..

Review: The All New PSP

The coolest multimedia, security, office,

All of us like to save money, right?
Especially if it is on software since
that is an area a user invests in
constantly after buying a computer. A
majority opts for a cheaper alternative
—bootleg CDs bought off the road or
cracked versions downloaded from the
Internet. No, this is not going to turn into
a righteous speech on how one should not
promote piracy. Rather, in this space, we
offer you substitutes for the paid software
available today at no cost. In case you’re
fi nding it hard to believe, take a look at
the list on this page—all the software
mentioned here are open source and
free. (There is a lot of confusion associated
with the terms “open source” and
“freeware”. Open Source software can
be distributed at a price or for free.)
Alternative solutions have been provided
across various categories—offi ce, Internet,
security, multimedia, graphics and basic
utilities. Each category offers applications
that try to answer your needs, be it
Internet browsing or 3D modeling.

TRENDS: Go Symbian – Applications And Gears

IF YOU USE YOUR SMARTPHONE ONLY TO SEND AND RECEIVE PHONE CALLS THEN IT’S ABOUT TIME YOU USED SOME OF THESE TOOLS TO EXTRACT THE MOST OUT OF IT

All smartphones usually need some additional application to spice it up in some way. It could be a visual feature or some application that increases your productivity. I came to realize the potential of these third party tools through a series of events that I am going to share with you. Two years ago, I owned a Nokia 3350 and at that point in time it served my purpose, which was namely, to be reachable at all times of the day, set reminders and use the stopwatch during hardware reviews. As time went by, the phone started to seem a little outdated in the palm of my hand. I gave in to temptation and opted for the ‘candy bar’ Sony Ericsson T630. It looked good, fit my budget and had enough features to keep me happy. Unfortunately, it turned out to have a mind of its own so it would momentarily lose control of its ‘motor functions’ and vibrate incessantly until I physically removed the battery. I exchanged it for a Nokia 6600 (I had to cough up extra, of course) hoping this would future-proof my phone for a while. I was doing quite well with the phone until the day I had to run a printer test. I took my phone out to use the stopwatch only to find out that there is no such tool in the 6600! The phone has image editing software and a wireless presenter but no stopwatch. This made me scour the Internet for an alternative solution. The search resulted in my installing “Pocket Counter” – a free timer tool. While searching for a Symbian stopwatch, I came across many other applications that allowed the phone to do much more than just remember notes, buzz at a particular time and send multimedia messages. Here are some of the tools available for download, both free and shareware. All these tools will work across a range of Symbian Series 60 phones. It also depends on the Symbian OS version yourphone uses. A quick way to find that out is to look up www.gsmarena.com against “OS” to know the version and series it belongs to. However, most of the tools I have mentioned will work on a Series 60 phone running Symbian version 7.0. You should also visit the “Support” section of www.nokia-asia.com to look for software specifically for your phone. If you receive an error while trying to run a newly installed application then it could be because it is loaded on the memory card. Uninstall the application and install it on the phone memory.

FEXPLORER – FILE BROWSER

TYPE: FREE, OS: SYMBIAN VERSION 6.1

Smartphones have their own built in file manager, which lack basic “cut/copy/paste” functions. It only allows users to browse through some fixed folders created on the phone or card memory. FExplorer (or File Explorer) for Symbian phones makes it easy to travel through folders on the phone or card easily and quickly. This free utility makes saving files received via Bluetooth a breeze—simply because it allows you to browse the “Inbox” and move the files within it to another folder. Apart from the user interface, the functions are similar to Windows Explorer and the keypad shortcuts are helpful too. It even has a screenshot utility, ideal for transferring files via Bluetooth.

CELLTRACK - (SIGNAL STRENGTH)

TYPE: FREE, OS: SYMBIAN VERSION 7

If you are wondering why you experience network outages or patchy reception it is probably because of a weak signal CellTrack will tell you how strong or weak the signal strength is in a particular area. If you are not interested in knowing your service provider’s signal strength then you can just use “PhoneInfo”. Make sure this one is installed on the phone memory instead of the card. This tool will display your phone’s IMEI number (unique to each phone), CellId, processor speed and memory details.

BLACKLIST

TYPE: SHAREWARE, OS: SYMBIAN VERSION 7

There are times when you want to avoid somebody’s calls—your landlord’s or your boss’, maybe. BlackList can be configured to disconnect calls from certain numbers in your contact list. You can even add groups you have created in your address book. BlackList will not disconnect the call unceremoniously. The caller will get a busy tone every time he dials your number and your phone will not even ring. The BlackList logs will also inform you of the number of calls it has thwarted for you.

OXYGEN PHONE MANAGER – (BACKUP)

TYPE: SHAREWARE, SYMBIAN OS: 7

Always make sure you have taken a backup of all your contacts on the PC. When you decide to upgrade your phone, you’ll have to transfer all your contacts, messages and notes to your new phone. This is where the Oxygen Phone Manager will save you from the pain of losing any data. OPM works in conjunction with a client file installed on the phone to transfer your messages and contacts to the PC. It is a good idea to keep these details backed up regularly in case of any eventuality. “Pro Backup” can also be used in place of OPM if you want a one-stop solution in phone backup.

MEDIA SAFE – (FOLDER SECURITY)

TYPE: SHAREWARE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: 7

Media Safe is for the paranoid and for those who don’t like people getting nosy

with their personal files stored on the phone. It provides advanced security with

256-bit encryption (Blowfish method) for audio and video. It can be used to encrypt

files on your memory card too.

DICTAPHONE – (VOICE RECORDER)

TYPE: FREE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: 7

You won’t have to carry your Dictaphone everywhere if you install “Dictaphone” on

your Series 60 phone. It can be set to record phone conversations automatically or

with the press of a preset button. Offline, it will even record regular conversation

and store it on your memory card in AMR or WAV format. It will even record

multiple conversations serially instead of overwriting. For AMR playback you can

install “Nokia Multimedia Player”—it is simple and light. “Total Recall” is another

application that offers the same features as Dictaphone.

ETI CAMCORDER PRO – (VIDEORECORDER)

TYPE: SHAREWARE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: 7

The video recorder on a Nokia phone captures only a minute’s worth of video

and also offers a limited set of features. The Camcorder Pro extends the shooting

period by making it depend on the amount of available free space. The footage can be

saved in AVI or 3GP format, whichever you find convenient. You can edit these files

later with Acala 3GP movies—a free video editing software.

MSDICT CONCISE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY – (ENGLISH DICTIONARY)

TYPE: SHAREWARE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: 7

This dictionary will occupy approximately 5 MB on your phone because it contains 240,000 words and phrases. Not only will you understand the meaning of the word, you will also be taught where to use it. If you are interested, MSDict will also tell youthe origin of the word you looked up.

STUDYME – (EDUCATIONAL)

TYPE: FREE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: JAVA ENABLED PHONE

StudyME is apt for students who are studying for their GRE. To be able to use this tool you need to subscribe to a GPRS connection, access the Internet and register on www.studystack.com to create your flash cards. These flash cards can be made public as well so that other can also download them onto their phones for reference. The web site already contains material on history, math and geography.

PDF+ - (PDF READER)

TYPE: SHAREWARE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: 7

If you don’t want to create flash cards out of your study material, you can try making PDFs of your documents (or use QuickOffice on Nokia phones). Adobe also provides a free PDF reader for Symbian phones but it is mainly for phones running Symbian OS 8.0a (Nokia 6680).

OPERA 8.60, AGILE MESSENGER AND IM+ BLUETOOTH (ONLINE APPLICATIONS)

TYPE: FREE, SYMBIAN OS VERSION: 7

If you are going to use your phone to surf the Internet then you need to have the Opera Mini installed on your phone. It is free and very configurable. You can set cached images to load on a page, saving your surfing time. Agile Messenger can get you chatting with your friends on MSN, ICQ, Yahoo, AOL and Google. Quite honestly, the list is endless. Some of the applications are a little rough around the edges but they will only get better with time as they proliferate across handsets. I will leave you with a few more applications that will surely interest you.

ADDITIONAL TOOLS

· IM+ BLUETOOTH: BLUETOOTH IM TOOL.

· ZSCREENCAPTURE: A FREE SCREENSHOT UTILITY.

· OGGPLAY: A FREE PLAYER THAT ACCEPTS OGG AND MP3 FILES.

· CONTROL FREAK2/NOKIA WIRELESS PRESENTER:

· A BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR COMPUTER AND ITS APPLICATIONS.

Web sites to Visit

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com

http://www.softpedia.com

http://my-symbian.com

Review:Motorola card

REVIEWS: Motorola’s New Cable card

You can keep your set-top box aside, the Cable Card is here and it is going to replace the box that you have been using so far. These cards are just like the regular PC cards that fit into newer television sets and allow you to watch all cable channels without the box. The card has both the hardware and the software to decrypt the broadcasting signal. One of the benefits of the card is that it is a sleek piece that can easily fit into your television. Also it is less expensive compared to a set-top box. There is no hassle with installation and finally the electronics manufacturers can sell devices capable of tuning in to your full cable lineup directly. However, these cards do have their own disadvantages. They are completely a one-way system, which implies that you will not be able to get the interactive screen of listings or order any pay-per-view program. The good thing is that these cards will allow you to communicate with your cable service provider where users can provide feedback, take part in online contests and so on. The cards that are deemed to be released early will have these features; till then you can install two cards so you can watch a program with one and use the other for recording. In order to use the card a user needs to have a new television as well. Since all new television sets do not have such slots ready, only the ones which are marked “Digital Cable Ready” can be used for this purpose.