Saturday, October 30, 2010

Do Not Just Throw Your Old Laptop Away

Consumers have to be well-informed to make the smart decision while shopping for any kind of products, and it is particularly true while dealing with electronics departments. It is astonishing just how compulsive we could be while it comes to the new electronics products buying, with items like notebooks topping the list. And it seems that any sort of excuse will be good enough to buy the expensive new laptop, even when the stuff might be over-priced and the way beyond what the consumers actually need! One slightest scratch or first sign of troubles of hard drive, the people will chomp at the bit to obtain a whole new one, but is it truly necessary to do like that?

The fact is that a smarter and efficient alternative way may end up saving many people a great quantity of money and time. It is to search online for the businesses which offer all kinds of notebook spares and who are able to furthermore fixing up all kinds of problems which have arisen in the notebook.

What people should realize is that it needs to be really major damages for a laptop to be considered as absolutely worthless. Even then, there still probably are a few dollar worth of parts that are left inside it and the owner may take advantage of selling laptop to those used laptop parts online store. Whether it's the laptop drive or memory card that you have problems with, remember, the last thing that you should do is only throw the laptop away as a result. And you may buy such kind of items and all kinds of other replacement parts online for quite little money or even make the same company that you purchase these products from to provide your notebook a little refurbishing, which means you do not have to go elsewhere to look for a qualified technician.




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Thursday, October 28, 2010

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Rii Portable 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard Handheld Rechargeable Keyboard Touchpad for Laptops Notebooks Computer IPTV Car PC Wii PS3 HTPC (Black) Review



I purchased this device for a home theater system, to which I connected a spare laptop for streaming video. The keyboard has nice positive click keys and a back-light which is superb in dim lighting. It has a laser pointer if you use it for business presentations, but at home it just makes a great cat toy!

The battery life seems very good and so far I haven't had to recharge it in a week.

The touch/scroll pad functions well most of the time. I've discovered that at the distance of my sofa from the HT system that it works better in some places or angles than others (but so does the wireless mouse that I have), but I still love this device.

I am pleased with the purchase and would recommend it



Rii Portable 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard Handheld Rechargeable Keyboard Touchpad for Laptops Notebooks Computer IPTV Car PC Wii PS3 HTPC (Black) Feature


  • Portable, elegant, lifestyle. A great accessory for your laptop/home pc, ps3 or wii gaming systems.
  • 2.4G wireless receiver integrated design. Laser pointer with remote control.
  • The world's first Touchpad 90-degree flip design. With a real notebook Touchpad. Real QWERT full-function mini keyboard.
  • Windows Multimedia Control. Perfect control PC entertainment features.
  • System require: Windows 2000 ,Windows XP ,Windows Vista ,windows CE, windows 7 -Linux( Debian-3.1,Redhat-9.0 Ubuntu-8.10 Fedora-7.0 tested )



Rii Portable 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard Handheld Rechargeable Keyboard Touchpad for Laptops Notebooks Computer IPTV Car PC Wii PS3 HTPC (Black) Overview


Introduction:
This keyboard is a great accessory for your laptop/home pc, ps3 or wii gaming systems. Its small compact frame allows you to carry it anywhere and maintain full control of your system. Like having a full size keyboard and mouse in the palm of your hand.

Product Features:
1. Portable, elegant, lifestyle. Backlight function with a handheld keypad
2.2.4G wireless receiver integrated design.
3. The world's first Touchpad 90-degree flip design
4.Innovative design of the Navigation keys
5.Windows Multimedia Control, Perfect control PC entertainment features.
6.Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
7.Laserpointer with remote control.
8.With a real notebook Touchpad
9.Real QWERT full-function mini keyboard

You Can:
Teaching, training, lectures: keyboard, mouse, laser pointer in one hand and hand, three-dimensional explanation, amore lively!
IPTV, Living Room Computers: lying on the sofa, the free manipulation of the living room computer, Internet, shopping, trade stocks and soon!
Personalization: lying on a sofa or blanket to play computer games and the Internet is not cool? "Spiritual bond" is the personality of your choice!
CARPC: car computer's wireless best solution!
Gifts: Business gifts, interpersonal gifts the bestchoice!

Specification:
1.Dimensions: 151mm x 59mm x 12.5mm
2.Operating distance: up to 30 meter
3.Weight: 100g
4.Color: Black
5.Model: RF Using DSSS model, a stronger anti-jamming capability
6.Transmitting power: Max +4dBm
7.Standby time: 500 - 700hours
8.Working voltage: 3.3V
9.Working current: < 80mA
10.Charge voltage: 4.2V~5.05V
11.Charge current: < 300mA
12.Sleep current: < 1mA
13.System require: Windows 2000 ,Windows XP ,Windows Vista ,windows CE, windows 7 -Linux( Debian-3.1,Redhat-9.0 Ubuntu-8.10 Fedora-7.0 tested )

Package Content
1 x Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard
1 x USB Receiver
1 x USB Cable
1 x English Manual



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Customer Reviews


Awesome device!! - Kunal -
I am typing this review through the Rii mini wireless keyboard sitting 8 feet away from my laptop and it works flawlessly. I got it for on ebay bidding. I was a little skeptical about the usability of its touchpad before buying this device but boy am i surprised!! It is super smooth and convenient. It fits very well in my hands. Scrolling feature is amazing while browsing. I would definitely recommend this product.



Awesome keyboard - D -
This keyboard is awesome. A little bit heavier and sturdier than I assumed it would be (which is a good thing) and it's just pretty darn cool. My only complaint was the shipping time but when I got the product and realized it had shipped from Honk Kong for more than they charged me for shipping, I was okay with it.



Amazing little device - B. Grant - GA
This product is awesome! I ordered one to use in our living room with my MythTV PVR running Ubuntu 10.04. It was truly plug&play and is a joy to use when you need a keyboard. It is tiny. In fact, it is smaller than our universal remote control. You won't type long novels with it, but if you can text on a smartphone, you can use this easily. The trackpad and laser pointer are bonus features that are nice to have as well. I highly recommend!




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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Mobile Phone Accessories - Physical iPhone QWERTY Keyboard Soon Available

Apple iPhone users will soon be able to call upon a physical QWERTY keyboard to use for texting and web browsing. The latest in the line of mobile phone accessories from Ion has arrived, with the iTYPE providing a considerably quicker solution to touch-screen typing.

Users wishing to purchase the iTYPE will have to download a free application in order to use the accessory. The keyboard will be a welcome addition to the iPhone as a means of sending messages via e-mails and numerous other applications.

The iTYPE keyboard has been designed with the aim of attracting PC users towards using a smartphone of this calibre. The portability and design of the iPhone is an attractive feature to most mobile consumers but the added option of using a keyboard will allow businessmen and socialites keep on top of their e-mails on the move with an efficient keyboard system.

Gregg Stein, Managing Direct of Ion, said: "For years, travelers have wanted to find a way to get out of the office or away from home without having to carry a heavy laptop computer.

"iTYPE converts iPhone into the first truly complete travel-computing solution."

New iPhone mobile phone accessories have been few and far between with only the standard Bluetooth products and car kits providing the most practical additions to a consumer's home or workplace.

The iPhone 3Gs is a phone, iPod and internet device all in one offering desktop style email, an amazing maps application and much more. The iTYPE goes some way to bridging the gap between laptop and travel computing.




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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Bluetooth Marketing Effectively Increases Your Audience Share

Wouldn't you want to deliver your advertisements directly to your consumers? How could you make sure that the ads that you're paying for are actually being seen or heard by your target market? Newspapers, billboards, radio, TV, and the internet may be popular marketing media but how many people SEE what you have to offer? The majority are lost in thought or change channels once adverts come on. Now, there is a way to allow people to see what you have. It's called Bluetooth Marketing and what it does is deliver your message straight to a Bluetooth enabled electronic device like a mobile phone or a laptop. It's not spam or unsolicited mail, since the recipient must allow the video, message, or pictures to upload before he can see them.

All you need to start on this revolutionary marketing campaign is your ad, some Bluetooth advertising hardware like a dongle if you don't have Bluetooth in your computer or a long range Bluetooth antenna to allow you a bigger reach than a ten meter radius, and Bluetooth advertising software to let you reach your audience. How does it work? Studies show that approximately 80% of the current population have electronic devices that are Bluetooth enabled, so this is the target market you are trying to reach. Your hardware constantly monitors the people that pass within range of your device and send them a message once they come in range. If they accept, they will be sent your advertisement, which can be anything from a short video to simply your credit card.

Since each software download is licensed, consumers will also be sure that they are not receiving spam or malware. Imagine being able to use Bluecasting, another term for Bluetooth Marketing or Bluetooth advertising, in a highly populated area like a mall, a row or restaurants, near banks, at airports, subway stations or bus and train terminals... really, the potential is tremendous! Don't keep on with the old, static way of advertising. The Bluetooth solution is what you need with a limitless yet directly targeted market that can receive different kinds of media in different types of adverts and formats to keep in interesting and the consumers coming in.




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Friday, October 22, 2010

Droid &quot;X&quot; Is for &quot;Excellent&quot;

Droid X for "Excellent"

Motorola hits another homerun with the Droid X. I'm not certain what the "X" stands for, but I'm going to say that it must stand for "Excellent" because it is. Let me tell you why I have come to that conclusion.

Basic Specs

The first thing that will grab you is the humungous 4.3 inch touch screen, and its brilliant WVGA edge to edge display that supports up to 16 colors. Remember the old three and four color screens we used to get so excited about?

Its sleek, shiny black case measures 5.02" x 2.57" x.39". It has a slight hump on the back presumably to accommodate the camera and flash-more about that later. It weighs in at 5.47 ounces. So, it's not going to make your pants fall down if you put it in your pocket.

The Droid X runs on the Android 2.1 with the Motorola platform. Version 2.2 (Google Froyo) should be available soon. It features a 1.0 Ghz processor with plenty of hunk and 8 GB of internal memory. With a micro SD slot, you can get up to 32 more Gigs of memory. It comes with a 16 GB card installed.

A 540 mAHLi-ion battery is rated to provide up to 480 minutes usage time and 220 hours standby time. But, in practice, I found that the battery can become exhausted rather rapidly, especially if you are multitasking with additional services such as GPS, Wi-FI or Bluetooth. Keep your charger handy or a spare battery.

Let's take a walk around the unit checking for buttons, inputs and outputs. On the top, we have a 3.5 mm jack for earphones, a microphone (one of three), and a power button. On the right side are two volume control buttons and a button to invoke the camera. There is nothing on the bottom unless you count the bottom of the screen in the front where there is another microphone plus Menu, Home Screen, Return, and Search physical hardware buttons. On the left side, toward the bottom is a micro USB port for a charging/sync cable. Below that is a HDMI cable port for audio/video output so that you can transfer content from the Droid for viewing on your TV. Nice. You can also output to a projector. On the back is an 8 MPX camera lens and a dual LED flash. On the bottom of the back is yet another microphone.

Camera and Video

The camera is to covet with its 8.0 MPX lens 1/1000 second mechanical shutter, auto focus, touch to focus, face recognition and panoramic modes features. The Droid X will share photos, video, and music with other DLNA compatible devices. (However, I didn't have much luck with this feature.) The 720 p ND video allows slow motion capture, fast action, and quick uploads to YouTube. It features directional audio capture with is three microphones that enhance sound while tuning out background noise. With HDMI output, you can play your recorded videos on your HD TV. Unfortunately, a cable is not included. But there is still no way to take screen shots, which is a pity.

Entertainment: Music-Movies-TV-Radio-Games

If you enjoy listening to music on your phone, the Droid should please you with its standard 3.5 mm jack for headphones, Bluetooth, Android Music Player, ability to create playlists, access to the Amazon Music Store of MP3 downloads, and FM Radio. There is also a Verizon VCast store available for the purchase of music.

I found the sound quality to be acceptable with earplugs, external stereo speakers, and with Bluetooth headphones.

If you're looking for video entertainment, the Droid X can deliver. It comes with an Interface app for Blockbuster video that allows you to stream videos. Of course, you must rent them. Unfortunately, there is no app for, nor could I even access Hulu on the browser to watch TV and movies. Fortunately, there is an app for Orb, which allows you to tune into your desktop computer remotely to access files, watch videos, and live or recorded TV. Also, I am happy to report that SlingBox now has an app for the Droid. It costs $29.95, and you must have a Slingbox installed on your TV, but it's well worth the investment. Welcome aboard Sling Media. There are some other apps for viewing more limited TV channels as well that are worth exploring. I only wish there were an application for Netflix streaming videos. Maybe I'll have to create one myself.

Droid X comes with an FM tuner that requires you to plug in ear buds that act as an antenna. There are many nice radio and music apps available as well. My favorite is Pandora, which is free. If you suggest a tune or a composer, it will create a playlist of similar items in the same genre and stream them to you. Nice.

If you are a gamer, there is a plethora of games in the Market for you to download. Many are free. The large screen, fast processor, memory and great graphics combine for a pleasant gaming experience. I haven't tried it yet because I don't have an HDMI cable, but I suspect it may also be possible to play games from the X on your HDTV or on a projection screen.

3G Mobile Hotspot

Another attractive feature of the X is that it can perform as a Wi-Fi router connecting up to five other devices using Verizon's 3G network. Unfortunately, this service costs an additional $20 per month, and there is a 2 GB cap on usage.

Using the built-in Wi-Fi feature will generally give you a much faster connection to the Internet and save possible billable connection time via 3G.

Apps and Software

As Android is a Google platform, it offers many Google mobile apps such as Maps, Voice, Latitude, Calendar, Push Gmail, Talk, and integrated Google, Exchange, Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter contacts. Let me caution you though. Adding all your social networking contacts to your regular contacts can be overwhelming and bog down the system. It offers advanced Speech Recognition, IMAP, POP, Hotmail, and AOL email support. Other Google and Verizon apps may be installed from the Android Market along with around 50,000 other paid and free apps.

I am pleased to report that my Google contacts and calendar ported over seamlessly to the X and synced with my desktop Outlook information. You can access your Google tasks and Docs. Strangely, while you can edit Excel docs, you cannot create or edit any other Microsoft Office documents, which is not exactly a plus in my book. However, there is a workaround with a third party application from DataViz.

My Verizon, Backup Assistant, and CityID are some of the other apps that come preinstalled that let you keep track of your account, backup your device, and have a caller's city appear on the screen. It also comes with a voicemail widget that I never could get to work properly. You can subscribe and pay a fee, for visual voice mail. But I much prefer Google Voice, and it's free.

Screens and Navigation

After turning on the device and unlocking it with a finger gesture, a home screen appears sprinkled with apps and widgets. Navigation is accomplished with finger gestures. You can flick to six different screens that you can customize to suite your tastes. You can even customize the background with pre-loaded graphics or provide your own.

One of the six screens is set up for quick access to your favorite contacts. It did not work well for me. My first four contacts displayed with large photos, the next four with smaller photos, the next four would not display photos at all, just a blue box with a gear in the corner. Tech support was not able to resolve this issue.

Another screen is set up with a music widget for easy access to your favorite tunes and playlists.

At the top of another page is a widget that gives quick access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Phone, and GPS, which I appreciate.

Another page comes with widgets for news and RSS feeds already set up for you. Of course you can remove these if you wish or add more icons of your own choosing to any of the six screens.

Google Voice search allows you to take charge of your phone and tell it what to do. You can search on the phone for such things as contacts, tell it to call someone or pull up an app or file. You can search the Web orally or find a business or address and then navigate to it. If you have an urge to be dictatorial, here's your chance to be the boss.

Keyboard

Unlike its predecessors, the Motorola Droid X does not have a slide out lateral keyboard. For me that it is plus. I do not like slide out keyboards, and I especially don't like lateral ones. They are bulky, mechanical, and just something more to go wrong. I don't appreciate being forced to use two hands to type if I don't want to. I really like the onboard input panel for Droid X.

The X also comes with an onscreen keyboard that opens automatically whenever text entry is required. If you prefer a larger keyboard, just orient the device horizontally, and the keyboard will shift to a wider, horizontal display.

In settings, it is possible to turn on such options as keypress sound or vibrate, auto capitalization, auto punctuate, word suggestions, and autocorrect errors. You also have your choice between the standard Multi-touch keyboard, and a new innovative one called Swype.

The Multi-touch keyboard expands the touched character, which reduces typos. You can slide your finger to the desired character if you make a mistroke. Holding the key down brings up every available variation of the letter including foreign characters diacritical markings. Another nice feature of this keyboard is the voice option. Touch the microphone and speak the text you want to create. It is surprisingly accurate. As a test I said, "I want to say that this is a very accurate system." The way it came out was, "I wanna say that this is a very accurate system." Whoops, maybe it's a little too accurate.

Swype is a pretty amazing keyboard option. You merely slide your finger around the screen from one desired letter to the next until the word is completed. When you lift your finger the word appears on the screen as if by magic. If there are other possibilities with the letter combinations, a list of choices to tap will appear on the screen. There is a tutorial to get you up and running. You can also use the speech to text engine with Swype, and there's a emoticon directory too.

Now comes the most exciting part for me, and that is the X's ability to connect to an external Bluetooth keyboard using an interface app called KeyPro. It works like a charm, and you are in the word processing, inputting business. There is a trial version to try before you buy.

The only problem is that there is no real word processing program available yet for the X. The work-around is to use Documents to Go by DataViz. It costs $14.99, but it's a most worthwhile investment if you want to turn you PDA into a road warrior. It will allow you to view, edit, and create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents. I consider this an absolute must have.

It would be an altogether perfect world if the Android Market had an application that would display a Droid screen on your desktop and allow interaction with file drag/drop, keyboard inputting, and mouse/cursor movement. Sometimes I really miss my Windows Mobile devices.

Another feature I appreciate is the you can tap and hold to make a string of entered text expand and the easily see where to place the cursor to correct a type. Nice.

Browsing

Browsing the Net with the big, crystal clear screen and fast processor on the X is a pleasure. The response time is snappy, and scrolling is smooth and fast. Enlarging the image with spread or retracted figure gestures works well. My only wish would be that there were an option to configure a Webpage to fit the screen as you can with a Windows Mobile device. This is a much better way to view a Webpage on a handheld device because you don't have to scroll all over the place. I would put this option on my list wish for Droid developers.

There are many attractive features associated with the browsing experience. For example, you can tap on the star on the right side of the address bar to mark a favorite. It then appears on the favorite screen for easy access. The favorites screen lets you view the bookmarks in a list or image view showing the home page. There are also tabs for Most Visited and History. You can even place a Webpage on one of the home screens for instant access.

By the way, you can watch YouTube in high resolution by tapping HQ on the lower right of the screen.

Syncing

By connecting your X to your desktop or laptop via the supplied micro USB cable, you can transfer files, videos, and pictures. With downloadable Media Manager, you can also purchase, store, and listen to music from the Verizon store. Unfortunately, the Media Manager only supports 32 bit systems. So, if you have a 64 bit system, you're out of luck. However, you can still connect to the X as if it were another drive and transfer files that way.

Accessories

The X comes in a pretty bare bones box with just a charger, a micro USB cable, and a mini quick start guide. To take full advantage of this marvelous device, you may wish to accessorize it more fully with a 32 MB micro SC card, an HDMI cable, a windshield mount for navigation, a charging/docking station, and perhaps a case to protect your investment. I plan to write reviews of some of these items in subsequent articles.

Conclusion

The Motorola Droid X is a supreme powerhouse of functionality with its big, high definition screen, 8 MPX dual flash camera and HD camcorder with an HDMI port for output to TVs and projectors. While it may not have as many apps yet as the iPhone, there are certainly enough to keep anyone busy, productive, and entertained while more are being developed for this relatively new platform.

There are several things I wish the X could do and hope they will be forthcoming. I wish it were possible to take screen shots. I wish it had the native capability to handle Office docs. I wish there were an app to place an interactive X screen on a monitor. I wish there were an option to configure Webpages for single column viewing without having to scroll sidesways. I wish there were a Netflix app for viewing movies, which would be much better, in my opinion, than Blockbuster.

I could go on with my wish list, but I feel confident that the Droid platform is a serious contender now and developers with place a lot of energy into creating new and wonderful applications to make it even better. I fear, however, that as an open platform in which every manufacturer can put its own twist on things using all different screens, processors, and resolutions, that it will be more difficult for developers to create apps that work across all Droid models and they will become discouraged. That is a problem iPhone developers don't have as much.

The hump on the back reminds me of the Hunchback of Notre Dame and makes the device appear to be top heavy. It's too bad that it doesn't come with an HDMI cable and a case to protect it.

In any case, I am very pleased overall with the Motorola Droid X from Verizon, and I wish to give it my very highest recommendation. It is worth your serious consideration if you are looking for a new device. I would even encourage you to trade in your current model for this beauty.




Timothy Hillebrand, Ph.D. is a retired archaeologist and mobile device expert who writes for Smartphone magazine and several other publications. Visit his blog at http://professorpocket.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Quintura Leads The Search Engine Race

Imagine being Tom Cruise in Minority Report, sifting through volumes of data with the flick of your fingers on a huge virtual screen to arrive at the precise information that could save the world? Quintura's "see and find" visual search engine is a first significant step in that right direction.

You first encounter a bunch of tags (which they call "cloud") akin to a visual map when you start the search process. Each comes with a sub-list of keywords and phrases, to help broaden or narrow down your search as the case may be! The right hand side (like all right brains) behaves in a conventional search engine way, displaying lists of search results. The further you delve into the cloud, the search engine adds the selected words to the query to narrow down and refine your search results. The search process is also aided by 'Auto-refine results' and 'Coverage' options.

Despite the clutch of web 2.0 companies, Quintura has no trouble standing out.

"Quintura is the first search engine that helps visually find web pages, images, and video content. The new search experience is based on See & Find(TM) concept where users can see and refine their searches within an interactive tag cloud and instantly find relevant information." Read More

Does it live up to it? For example, typing in the term "California" generates a map with words like department, find, home, hotel, United States, etc. Click on hotel and you get more keywords associated with both "california" and "hotel." One can add or remove words from the cloud to make the query more specific. On a lark, I double-clicked the visual map to add "song" to my query. Success!

Easy visual navigation and Intuition are two themes that jump out about the search process. We see the semantic relationships of words on the visual map, for example the size of a word shows its significance in relation to the query, Is this the end of my relationship with the "Next Page" buttons of Google and Yahoo ? What if I don't have to retype various combinations of the same set of keywords to try and get my relevant results displayed on first couple of pages ? As you salivate at that possibility, why not ' Save it ' your search and ' Share it ' with a friend (Who wants to hang out at my cloud nine ?! )

We are not just members of the club, we want to be the President

For Extra Credit, we downloaded the more robust version 1.5 of Quintura Search. Quick to download and it easily installed on our PC, this is when you are really welcomed to the full potential of the engine. Now we are in the advanced search mode. We loved these additions:

* Choose search engine of our choice

* Scope** feature to virtually drill into a topic of choice by adding and removing query words at each level to set further directions of searching

* Functional Toolbar to Undo, Redo, Stop, Start, Update results and Save search

* Simple Visual map Context Menu to add, remove, exclude, edit query words

* Results Filter (*editor's choice award winner* ) to display new links since last search, create Favorite links, Exclude selective links, Hide sites, Delete old links not relevant to modified scope

* Lucid help sections

So did other users from the sound of it!

"Instead of a jungle of Web sites you have to ferret through in order to find what you're look ting for, it would be so much easier if you had a "map" where you could narrow down your search without having to click through dozens of pages of results!" Read more.

If men are from Mars and women from Venus, then kids are definitely from another dimension!

So thank Team Quintura, who are convinced that men, women and kids not only process information differently, but search for it differently as well! Quintura for kids, is a colorful, cartoony treat, sure to be highly appealing to kids. Plus, the site only has kid related material, so nothing taboo is going to come their way. On the cards is Quintura for women.

Quintura has raised monies through Mangrove Capital Partners of Luxembourg, an early-stage investor in Skype, ABRT Venture Fund and the partners of OpenView Venture Partners of Boston.

Though Google and Yahoo! are considered competition, serious rivals include Clusty.com, which has tied up with Wikipedia, to provide a search and info model. It all points to just one thing, it's never quiet on the search engine front!

Quizzing Quintura - our chat with them

As with most online companies, your company is pretty cool. Where did it come from?

The technology of Quintura is based on over a decade of the founders' innovative research and development in the area of neural network and artificial intelligence. Quintura is privately held and has US offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Research & Development operations in the Moscow region of Russia.

What is the advantage of searches based on tags versus Boolean strings?

Visualization that is the main feature used in Quintura, becomes the center of the user experience, replacing antiquated listings and Boolean strings. Searches based on Boolean strings provide users with too many results, if your query is rather loose or, conversely, too few if your query parameters are too tight. With the tags, Quintura visual map shows the context of your query, those words and word combinations that are most closely connected with your search query. Quintura allows you to change your query at any step by clicking a tag and drill as deep as you need.

Your user interface has a great & unique layout, where did the idea come from?

Having in mind the idea of making web search easier and more intuitive we wanted to create a user- friendly interface. Quintura tag cloud ensures faster and easier results with fewer mouse clicks.

Will Quintura ever consider offering pay-per click advertising?

Quintura continues to distribute MIVA's Pay-Per-Click and Pay-Per-Call Ads on our downloadable version, giving users the choice of either clicking or calling through to relevant information. We are also planning to introduce search ads into our online services.

How does Quintura ability to index images & video differ from Google's ability?

Again, it is currently powered by Yahoo!XML. However, we give our users additional benefit by allowing manipulating their query context and rearranging the list of found images or videos according with their needs.

Is there RSS feeds available with Quintura?

No, Quintura doesn't provide its users with RSS feeds. We plan to add this feature in the near future.




Carl Williams

Marketing Director

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Monday, October 18, 2010

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  • Patented flexible design allows you to totally customize your listening experience by flexing the speaker into virtually any position.



JLab USB Laptop Speakers - Portable, Compact, Travel Notebook Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Laptop Speaker - Black Overview


Need better sound from your laptop? The B-Flex is an ultra compact and stylish USB speaker on a flex cable that WIRED magazine says "Puts laptop speakers to shame." The B-Flex generates amazing sound quality using only the power from your USB port, without batteries or wires. Engineered for portability and performance, this handy speaker utilizes 2 digital amplifiers and 2 full range high output micro drivers to achieve crystal clear sound and surprisingly powerful volume. It's easy to use...just plug it in to your USB, flex it to your desired position, and enjoy incredible sound! It's ideal for enjoying MP3s, DVDs, Internet Radio, YouTube, and Gaming, on the go or while traveling. The B-Flex is also used by tens of thousands of people for business and educational purposes, to enhance presentations during training, sales, board room meetings, and at trade shows. Plug and play for PC and Mac, laptops and desktops, and even works on Linux. The only product of its kind, this amazing gadget has been featured in the NY Times, on ABC News, in WIRED magazine, and on virtually every gadget site in the world. Makes a great gift! Available in Black, White, Pink, Red, and Silver. Please check Technical Details above for compatibility updates before puchasing.


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Not so awesome... - Janet Alexander - Eureka Springs
Loved the very idea of this product...the compact nature, the look, the quality reviews...

But once I'd used it for a short period of time, the bendable arm lost much of its flexibility and strength. And soon after that it stopped working altogether. The USB plug stopped connecting.

Great idea...Sad piece of equipment...short life-span.



Distorts music - Basso Continuo - Princeton, NJ United States
I had to send this back. Great idea, but this speaker distorts music. It may be louder than your laptop's speakers, but the quality of the sound is worse!



Waste of money - Gretchen Polnac - Austin, Texas
Not only is this product too heavy for a MacBook Pro, but it doesn't work. At all. So, I have to send it back and lose part of my payment. I am not in the least bit happy about this. The only way I can get full refund is if I replace it. Not interested. Do NOT buy this product.




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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Check Out 3-in-1 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad Android Nokia Symbian S60 Phones Sony PS3 Players (Keyboard, TouchPad, Laser Pointer)

3-in-1 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad Android Nokia Symbian S60 Phones Sony PS3 Players (Keyboard, TouchPad, Laser Pointer) Review





3-in-1 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad Android Nokia Symbian S60 Phones Sony PS3 Players (Keyboard, TouchPad, Laser Pointer) Feature


  • Support Nokia Symbian S60 System, Android System, Windows Mobile 5.0 System, HTC, PC, laptop and HTPC, MacOS 10.2.8 or later, Sony PS3 Player, Apple iPad, HTC Evo, Droid X.
  • Pocket sized ,sleek,slim design, ideal for typing emails,chat and games.
  • One Wireless Laser pointer, e-pointer, have a real notbook Touchpad, Real QWERTY full-function mini keyboard.
  • Built-in rechareable more staying power lithium-ion battery
  • Compatible with Bluetooth2.0. Dimension: 151mm X 59mm X 12.5mm. Weight: 104g.



3-in-1 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Apple iPad Android Nokia Symbian S60 Phones Sony PS3 Players (Keyboard, TouchPad, Laser Pointer) Overview


This is wonderful combo, Bluetooth Wireless Mini QWERTY Keyboard & Touch Pad & Presenter Combo, with USB interface receiver£¨Optional£© .You can use it for emails, chat, or to enjoy your favorite games. It is compatible with desktop computers running Windows or Linux but also with handhelds running Android, Windows Mobile Pocket PCs or Symbian S60 Operating systems.It also supports the Sony Playstation3. Use it with your HTPC on your Sofa or browse the internet in the most comfortable fashion.
Built-in rechargeable more staying power lithium-ion battery. innovative design of the Navigation keys, One Wireless Laser Pointer, e-Pointer, have a real notebook Touchpad. We¡¯re confident you¡¯ll enjoy using the Mini Bluetooth Keyboard and find it to be quite a useful solution.

Features£Âº
The perfect companion for your device
Ideal for typing emails,chat and games
Pocket sized ,sleek,slim design
Built-in rechareable more staying power lithium-ion battery
Innovative design of the Navigation keys
One Wireless Laser pointer, e-pointer
Have a real notbook Touchpad
Real QWERTY full-function mini keyboard
Compatible with Bluetooth2.0

Specifications:
Dimension: 151mmX59mmX12.5mm
Weight: 104g
Suitable temperature: -10 ¡Ã¦ to +55 ¡Ã¦
Battery Type: Built-in lithium-ion battery
Operation range: less then 10 meters
Operating Voltage: 3.3V
Operating Current: <80mA
Charge voltage: 4.2V - 5.05V
Charge current: <300mA

System Require:
Mobile System Requirements
The device must be equipped with a the Bluetooth module
The mobile Operating System should be one of the following:
Google Android System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 or newer
Nokia Symbian S60 System

Desktop Computer
Laptop System Requirements
Bluetooth-enabled PC running Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP or Vista
Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh running Mac OS 10.2.8 or later

Package:
1 x Mini Bluetooth Keyboard


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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Check Out Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging) for $49.99

Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging) Review



I just purchased an IPad and it became quickly apparent that the virtual keyboard that is available on the IPad screen was not going to work easily for me because of the amount of typing that I have to do.

I looked over several reviews of this unit as well as some collapsable models but decided finally to go with the Apple Wireless Keyboard mainly because of its availability AND the generally positive responses found in many reviews.

THE KEYBOARD:
The Positive:
1.)The unit is very light weight with dimensions of 11 inches long and 5 inches wide and an amazing 1/8 of an inch thick (except for the end that holds the 2 x AA batteries, where it blossoms (lol) to 3/4 of an inch.
2.)In actual fact this 'swelling' provides just the right amount of tilt to allow a proper angle for your hands and fingers. The keys themselves are about the size of chicklets and have a nice solid feel when pressed and released.
3.)The keyboard shuts itself off when not in continual use...thus extending battery life.

One possible negative;
1.)Although not a concern for me, some users may miss the grouping of number keys that are normally found on the right side of most keyboards, but you still have access to numbers that are found just above the QWERTY keyboard.

SETUP:
It came with batteries installed!! I simply turned on the keyboard (small button on the other end from where you insert the batteries), then I went to my IPad>settings>general>bluetooth and turn ON this function. It found my keyboard immediately, asked me to type in a number on the keyboard, and that was it...DONE in less the 1 minute.

CONCLUSION:
A handy, portable keyboard...small and light enough to easily pack in a small suitcase or handbag (if you want to use your IPad in transit).
Works beautifully with my new IPad. 5 Stars.

Ray Nicholson



Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging) Feature


  • Anodized aluminum enclosure
  • Extended layout with document navigation controls, a numeric keypad, and special function keys
  • Low profile keys
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Ultra-thin design



Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging) Overview


The completely cable-free Apple Wireless Keyboard uses Bluetooth technology to connect with your Mac or iPad. So you're free to move the keyboard just about anywhere within range and wirelessly type away. And it is slim, compact design takes less space.


Apple Wireless Keyboard (Retail Packaging) Specifications


The incredibly thin Apple Wireless Keyboard features a beautiful, sleek design that only Apple could have dreamed up. But it's not just good looks: with function keys for one-touch access to a variety of features and Bluetooth technology that removes all cables and clutter, you'll have a keyboard that both looks great and works great.

Apple Wireless Keyboard
At a Glance:
  • Bluetooth for a cable-free and clutter-free desk
  • Beautiful, ultra-thin design
  • Low-profile aluminum enclosure with crisp, responsive keys
  • Intelligent power management for great battery life


The Apple Wireless Keyboard features a sleek, ultra-thin design to save space on your desk. View larger.


A row of function keys offer quick access to features.
Bluetooth Connectivity for a Clutter-Free Desk
Your Mac works with the Apple Wireless Keyboard through Bluetooth capabilities built into both. Just follow a few simple steps to pair them. Then you can move your keyboard anywhere within range and wirelessly type away.

Smart, Compact Design Saves Space
Set the keyboard on your desk, and you’ll see that it takes up far less space - up to 24 percent less - than other full-size keyboards. And you have even more room to mouse comfortably alongside of it. You’ll also feel a difference when you type. Your hands will appreciate the low-profile aluminum enclosure and the crisp, responsive keys. Use the new wireless Magic Mouse alongside the Apple Wireless Keyboard and get the full effect of a cable-free (and clutter-free) desk.

Dedicated Function Keys for One-Touch Access
A row of function keys across the top of the keyboard give you one-touch access to a variety of Mac features including Exposé and Dashboard, saving you time and helping you get more done.

Get Outstanding Battery Life from Just Two Batteries
The Apple Wireless Keyboard now requires just two AA batteries - one less than the previous model. And its intelligent power management system conserves battery life. So when you’re not using it, the keyboard automatically powers down. The instant you start typing, your keyboard turns on.

System Requirements
Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later and Aluminum Keyboard Software Update 2.0, Existing keyboard and mouse for initial setup, Two AA batteries (included)

The Apple Wireless Keyboard is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Apple Wireless Keyboard, Two AA batteries, Printed documentation




Enjoy a cable-free and clutter-free desk without losing any functionality.



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Another keyboard winner from Apple - Misty Matonis - new york, ny
I purchased this keyboard as a companion to my iPad. My older bluetooth Apple keyboard, which I've had for a few years, would not synch with the iPad. This one is perfect. Like previous models, typing is an exquisite experience. The keys are perfect for my fingers. It is lightweight, taking only two AA batteries that last quite a while. The keyboard is small enough for easy portability. It also works great with my old Macbook Pro as well. Definitely recommended, whether you use OS X or iOS products or not.



Works for Windows 7 - Dan -
I wanted a light, nice looking wireless keyboard. This does the trick. Connected easily using Windows 7. Obviously no number pad or Delete/PgUp/PgDn/End keys, but that's not too big of a deal.






The Perfect Keyboard - ben_r_ - Sacramento, CA USA
I LOVE this keyboard! For years I have always hated the additional 10-key keys on the right side of a normal keyboard. It just made no sense to me since it forces you to shift the entire keyboard to the left so that you have room to use your mouse! I like the spacebar of a keyboard to be centered with the display, but when using a keyboard with a 10-key on it thats never the case. Combine that with the excellent feel to the keys, the slim, metal body, and the great battery life this is literally the perfect keyboard for me! Its also got all the media, dashboard and spaces controls I need on it as well! I have been looking for a keyboard like this for the PC FOREVER! Closest I have come is the newer Microsoft Arc, which I own, but its not nearly as nice and the "arc" feature isnt the best design.

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Monday, October 11, 2010

The Nokia E7 Provides The Best Of Both Worlds With A Touchscreen And A Slide Out Qwerty Keyboard

The Nokia E7 is one of a number of seem to be released Smartphones from the manufacturer. Providing the combination of a touchscreen and slide out QWERTY keyboard, it is ideal for those who send a lot of text messages and emails, whilst providing the ease of use and functionality of touchscreen.

Measuring 123.7x 62.4x 13.6 mm, the Nokia E7 is a relatively compact handset which is a pleasure to use, and is also light weight of 176 g which is impressive for a phone user keyboard unit. A large 4 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen boasts the ability to display up to 16M colours within a pixel configuration of 360x 640. This provides stunning clarity and quality of on screen imagery making it perfect for viewing photos and video files. Additional features of the screen include multi-touch input method, proximity an accelerometer sensors, touch sensitive controls and handwriting recognition. The screen itself is manufactured from scratch-resistant materials protecting it from everyday wear and tear.

Unusually for Smartphone, the Nokia E7 does not have a micro SD card slot. However there is simply no need for one thanks to a whopping 16 GB of internal storage provided as standard, alongside 256 MB RAM and 1 GB ROM. 16 GB of storage is an ideal amount for those who like to keep a large number of music tracks or videos on their phone, and is unlikely that more storage and the need for the average user.

Class 32 versions of both EDGE & GPRS provide the Nokia E7 with its connections to cellular networks when out and about. In order to connect to the Internet, an HSDPA connection provides speeds of up to 10.2 mega bytes per second in areas with 3G coverage (alongside HSUPA at 2 MB per second). In order to gain a faster Internet connection, a handset also includes full Wi-Fi connectivity which takes advantage of local Wireless Networks where available. Additional connectivity features include Bluetooth and micro USB, which allows the handset to be connected to other devices whereby a number of different tasks can be carried out.

A stunning 8 mega pixel digital camera is provided, which utilises a pixel resolution of 3264x 2448 in order to produce superb quality still images. Some of the included image enhancing features are fixed focus, face detection, dual LED flash as well as geo-tagging. The camera can also shoot video in great quality 720p HD at 25 frames per second.

The operating system of choice is Symbian 3 OS, which works in conjunction with a 680 megahertz processor to provide a superb user experience. Long list of standard features in both entertainment and productivity fields makes the Nokia E7 and appealing all rounder. This combined with the fact that a number of different colour variants will be available means it looks set to be popular upon its upcoming release.




If you like the Nokia E7 check out the Nokia N8.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Check Out Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard - Dutch (NOT ENGLISH) - DH941 868031-0105 (Keyboard with Bluetooth Receiver)

Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard - Dutch (NOT ENGLISH) - DH941 868031-0105 (Keyboard with Bluetooth Receiver) Review





Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard - Dutch (NOT ENGLISH) - DH941 868031-0105 (Keyboard with Bluetooth Receiver) Feature


  • Bluetooth wireless technology for wire-free mobility
  • 8 programmable hotkeys
  • Freedom from cables and clutters
  • Smart battery management and warning icon with a blinking LED on the Bluetooth device
  • Secured data transfer with 128-bit over-the-air encryption



Dell Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard - Dutch (NOT ENGLISH) - DH941 868031-0105 (Keyboard with Bluetooth Receiver) Overview


Dutch Key Layout.

Enhance your multimedia and internet experience with the Bluetooth Keyboard from Dell. The keyboard adopts the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) technology and connects the keyboard wirelessly to a PC within a range of up to 33 feet. The keyboard features 8 hotkeys with 8 programmable and a total of 104 keys. The typing angles of the keyboard can be adjusted while the incorporated Palmrest enhances the user comfort. With all these features and more, the stylish Bluetooth keyboard gives you wireless freedom to create the clutter-free desktop you have always wanted.


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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Upcoming Mobile Phones

Here is a range of new series mobile phones that are getting launched in the market soon. Let us have a brief look on these models.

Nokia 7373: The latest model fashion savvy, Nokia 7373 mobile phone comes with a swivel mode opening system. Having attractive features like video ringtones, quality imaging, crystal clear display, this model mobile phone is an assured asset for the user. It also has excellent multimedia features like digitalized music, FM radio, browsing services and Java applications that makes the model extra ordinary.

Motorola RAZR2 V8 : The new RAZR2 V8 model mobile phone is packed with new and richer multimedia experience. Coming with a 512MB end user memory or 2GB memory, USB 2.0 high speed for fast music file transfers, Windows Media Player for simple music management and a music touch screen on the external display for effortless control, this model mobile phone guarantees cent percent satisfaction for the user. This model mobile phone from Motorola has a dual screen with a screen resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. It also carries EDGE technology that provides high speed file transfers and downloads.

Black Berry 8800: The new Blackberry 8800 mobile phone comes with inbuilt GPS, push-to-talk capabilities and multimedia features that promises perfect functional capabilities. The BlackBerry 8800 model smart comes with a QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, push e-mail, and substantial battery life.

Samsung E250: The new model mobile phone from Samsung comes packed with LCD display, easy-to-use keypad and touch-friendly surface ensuring extra comfort. The mobile phone has a VGA camera that ensures perfect picture quality. It is also possible to record videos in MPEG4 or H.263 formats and download and play music tracks.

Sony Ericsson W580i: The latest model from Sony Ericsson comes wrapped in executive white casing. The slim mobile phone handset is empowered with various multimedia functionalities including gaming, imaging and fitness application. It also has a 2 MP camera with 240×320 pixels display that guarantees excellent pictures. The Sony Ericsson W580i mobile phone also includes various multimedia features including EDGE, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, FM player and music 'illumination effects'.




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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The HTC Desire Z Features A Qwerty Keyboard As Well As Touchscreen Technology

The along with the Desire HD, the new HTC Desire Z is soon to be released. Building on the success of the original Desire, this handset sees the addition of a QWERTY keyboard to what is already a comprehensive specification list.

Leaked specs on the internet suggest that the HTC Desire Z will boast many similar features to its predecessor. These include a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Android 2.1 (however this will be upgradeable to v2.2 at a later date) a 3.7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen and of course a slide out full QWERTY keyboard.

As with the original version, the highly customisable HTC Sense UI will also feature, along with a powerful 8 megapixel camera with the ability to record 720p HD video footage. Access to the internet looks set to be provided in the form of both HSDPA as well as a faster Wi-Fi connection taking advantage of local wireless networks.

The HTC Desire Z features a full QWERTY keyboard, as mentioned, and this offers a large chunk of the appeal of the phone. HTC has recently released a number of touchscreen orientated models, ranging from the Google Nexus One, Legend, HD Mini and Wildfire. However, a handset with a physical keyboard has not featured in the manufacturer's repertoire for quite some time. This is sure to please users who are looking for a cutting edge smartphone, but prefer a physical keyboard over the use of a touchscreen. The benefits are obvious, with many users preferring the increased text input speed when composing text messages are browsing the internet.

As mentioned, the HTC Desire Z looks set to include an 8 megapixel digital camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities. This is certainly a big improvement on the camera found on the original Desire which offered 5 megapixels and only WVGA video quality. By no means a bad camera, and certainly very capable, it could not record HD which is now something of a must from a modern smartphone. The capability to record 720p footage means that the HTC Desire Z offers users the chance to take recording video footage to the next level, and the results can be enjoyed in stunning clarity on the 3.7 inch touchscreens pixel resolution of 480x 800.

Other standard features include a long list of spec you would expect to find on a modern smartphone. These include Bluetooth, GPS, accelerometer sensor, expandable memory and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Set to be officially unveiled in the very near future, the HTC Desire Z offers the best of both worlds, whilst remaining as versatile and appealing as the original version.




If you like the HTC Desire Z
check out the HTC Desire HD

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Check Out 2.4GHz Tiny Wireless Keyboard (Built-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black

2.4GHz Tiny Wireless Keyboard (Built-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black Review



I have two of these, both are the Rii Mini version, one silver and one black. I am absolutely in love with them. Here are a few main things that make these remote keyboards such a unique and effective product:

1) Size- This thing is very small and practical for travel. Even being the smallest wireless keyboard in existence, the buttons are still fairly large and easy to press.

2) User-friendlyness- The instructions are not great, but most everything is intuitive. Make sure to charge the battery fully before use and read theough the instructions still, certainly, but it is not difficult to use whatsoever. The keyboard is layed out very intuitively (necessary for its small size!), and allows you to control things like multimedia with extreme ease, just like using a remote for a television. To get the unit working in the first place, (after charging completely!), you simply find the dongle (the small USB wireless receiver integrated into handset), pull it out of the handset and plug it into the computer's USB port, and being plug-and-play, it will install the driver automatically. As soon as this happens, you're good to go! This brings me to my next point, because you will now be navigating the screen the with the the great...

3) Touchpad! The touchpad is simply not available on most competing designs and furthermore, the touchpad is perfectly sensitive. You can turn up the mouse speed up or down slightly to make it easier for you to get around, but it is very responsive to your finger movements (I use my thumb... I disagree with a previous poster's who said that this was not possible... I find that the thumb is by far the easiest and fastest way to use the touchpad.)

4) Backlighting- This unit has backlighting behind the keys which enables easyuse in dark conditions. Many other keyboards to not have this function.

5) Laser Pointer- This is extremely useful if you are using the remote to control a computer that is being broadcast on a larger screen such as in a business meeting. It is very handy when trying to point out things that are far away from you and the remote.

All in all, this thing is wonderfully made. If you have the need for a remote-type keyboard for multimedia, presentations, or many other tasks that do not require direct contact with a full keyboard and mouse (typing a paper, for example). You can type decent amounts of text with this thing in no time, but obviously you will want a full-sized keyboard too if you are to be doing large amounts of typing.

5 stars from me! If you need something with a full size keyboard so you can touch-type, this is not the wireless keyboard for you. If you need more of a remote to control your computer and type smaller amounts of text from a range, than this product is absolutely what you are looking for.



2.4GHz Tiny Wireless Keyboard (Built-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black Feature


  • 3-in-1 multimedia wireless keyboard (Keyboard, TouchPad, Laser Pointer)
  • Built-in rechargeable more staying power lithium-ion battery
  • 2.4GHz USB wireless receiver, within 30M
  • This is a handheld keyboard with back lit - With 26 PCS dazzling bright LED lights to help when using in poor lighting environments.
  • Whether you are sitting on the sofa, or a comfortable bed, multimedia, wireless control



2.4GHz Tiny Wireless Keyboard (Built-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black Overview


The world's first Touchpad 90-degree flip design -
With a 90-degree flip a switch function key Touchpad, allows you to be more humane mode of operation to achieve click, scroll, and the mouse click action. Control and enjoy the fun of the same notebook computer.

The perfect keyboard, touch, laser pointer combination -
Whether it is teaching, training or speech, keyboard, mouse, laser pointer in one hand and hand, three-dimensional explanation, a more lively! The instructor must have the best weapon.

Product features :
• 2.4GHz wireless receiver, within 30M
• 24 LEDs backlit keys
• Multimedia function keys
• Build-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• One wireless LaserPointer, e-Pointer

Specification :
• Size: 151mm x 59mm x 12.5mm
• Weight: 100g / 0.22 pound
• Battery: Build-in 3.7V Lithium-ion battery
• Stand-by time: 500 - 700 hours
System Requirement :
• Windows 2000, CE, XP, Vista and Windows 7
• MacOS 10.x or later (10.5.8 tested)
• Linux (Debian 3.1 / Redhat 9.0 / Ubuntu 8.10 / Fedora 7.0)

The following platforms may require firmware update -
Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 - Special noted : For PS3 & Xbox 360, there are different versions are selling in the worldwide market (it is using different hardware version). Magic-Pro are not to guarantee that the Keyboard is 100% to support the PS3 or XBox 360, even the firmware of PS3 or XBox 360 are updated. (Warranty does not apply to Malfunction or failure caused by firmware update.)




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Unwireless Keyboard w/ touchpad & laser pointer - Micklex Viped - Federal Way, WA USA
I give this device marks right down the middle to average out its pros and cons. The idea is great, 4 or 5 stars for that, the design of the keyboard, touchpad, etc. is good, 4 stars or so, but the implementation is problematic, I give it one star for that.
Implementation is the correct word for that in the sense that if it doesn't work upon receiving it- it obviously can't be implemented. I could tell that the keyboard itself would charge and start up with no problems, but the dongle for wireless connectivity would not function whatsoever.
I give it one star for functionality as well, as I couldn't put it through it's paces, but it looked like it would function well.
In short, it's a good thing I purchased it through Amazon, because at least I could return it with the minimum fuss.



It's awesome - Alex -
But the touch pad is a lil annoying. You have to run your finger across the touch pad probably twice as much as the average laptop touch pad to get the cursor where you want it.

Its a great product though, very sleek and sexy. Impresses guests who come over because I have mine in the living room with a mac that is set up as part of my home stereo system.



Not worth it. - Rodrigo -
There more options at the market better than this one.
1. It only works for few hours and if you forget to turn it off, thats it.
2. It lose connection after 5 minutes or even less.
3. The keyboard came with some letters mixed son you dont know it you are typing the "C" or the "V" (for example)




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Friday, October 1, 2010

Bluetooth Connects Wireless Networking

Bluetooth is not the first wireless technology. The reliable and cheap infrared wireless technology was invented in 1998. However, on the downside, two devices using infrared must be within 'line-of-sight', that is, you have to aim it at the receiving device, also infrared is strictly a one-to-one relationship and doesn't allow connection with multiple devices simultaneously.

WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) is a close cousin of the Bluetooth; they both use the same wireless technology to communicate. That's where the similarities end. WiFi was designed to provide wireless data connectivity while Bluetooth was designed to provide wireless device connectivity to networking and internet.

Bluetooth uses a tiny microchip, which functions as a radio transmitter and receiver. Due to the size of the microchip, the Bluetooth device will only work with other devices up to 10 meters away. It is possible, however, to boost the range to 100 meters but that would also increase the power consumption.

Though Bluetooth represents futuristic wireless technology, the name 'Bluetooth' is actually 10 centuries old. Named after a Scandinavian King, Harald Bluetooth, who managed to unite several unruly kingdoms, Bluetooth refers to the taming of myriad unruly competing standards by defining one worldwide specification. Bluetooth was founded by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba, the group that dubbed itself the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group). Now, there are over 2,000 companies providing Bluetooth solutions worldwide.

When shopping around for a Bluetooth-enabled device, just be on the lookout for the official Bluetooth logo, which indicates that the device complies with Bluetooth standards.

Bluetooth devices can be connected to either many-to-one networking or one-to-one networking. An example of the former is a computer using a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard at the same time. An example of the latter is a mobile phone connected to a Bluetooth headset.

Today, it is all about being wireless and Bluetooth allows users to be free of cables and wires. When you travel, you don't have to worry about keeping track of a bagful of cables and you can design your office without worrying about the length of cables and hiding them.

The great thing about Bluetooth is that it is so simple that a non-techie can set it up. Bluetooth doesn't require any special configuration. All you have to do is turn on the Bluetooth and the devices will find one another and connect automatically.

There are hundreds of devices available today that use Bluetooth as a means of wireless connection to networking. However, is Bluetooth right for you? It all boils down to personal preference. As usual, technology and convenience come at a price, so a Bluetooth-enabled device can be more expensive than a conventional wired contraption. If you want to get rid of the wires and are willing to pay for it, Bluetooth-enabled devices gives you that choice.

If you want to send files to your PC and do the sync without messy cables, look out for the Bluetooth feature in your PDA. If you want your cell phone to be able to talk wirelessly to your headset or send files to and from your PDA or PC, you need one with Bluetooth capabilities.




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