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Consumer Reports – Cordless-phones

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:28:52 +0000

It’s easier than ever to have a phone where you want one. The newest breed of cordless phones lets you put a handset in any room in the house, even if no phone jack is nearby.

However, manufacturers still offer a bewildering array of phones: inexpensive models that offer the basics; multihandset, full-featured phones with a built-in answering machine; single-line and two-line phones; digital and analog phones, and different frequency bands. In many instances, a phone will have a phone-answerer sibling. Many phone-answerers come in a phone-only version. If you have a cordless phone that’s several years old, it’s probably a 900-MHz phone. Newer phones use higher frequencies, namely 2.4 or 5.8 GHz. They aren’t necessarily better than the older ones, but they may provide more calling security and a wider array of useful capabilities and features.

WHAT’S AVAILABLE

AT&T, Bell South, GE, Panasonic, Uniden, and VTech account for more than 70 percent of the market. VTech owns the AT&T Consumer Products Division and now makes phones under the AT&T brand as well as its own name.

The current trends include phones that support two or more handsets with one base, less expensive 2.4- and 5.8-GHz analog phones, and full-featured 2.4 and 5.8-GHz digital phones. Some of the multiple-handset-capable phones now include an additional handset with a charging cradle. About a third of the cordless phones sold include a digital answering machine.

A main distinction among cordless phones is the way they transmit their signals. Here are some terms that you may see while shopping and what they mean for you:

Analog. These phones are the least expensive type available now. They tend to have the better voice quality and enough range to let you chat anywhere in your house and yard, or even a little beyond. They are also unlikely to cause interference to other wireless products. But analog transmission isn’t very secure; anyone with an RF scanner or comparable wireless device might be able to listen in. Analog phones are also more likely than digital phones to suffer occasional static and RF interference from other wireless products. Price range: $15 to $100.

Digital. These offer about the same range as analog phones, but with better security and less susceptibility to RF interference. And, like analogs, they are unlikely to cause interference to other wireless products. Price range: $50 to $130.

Digital spread spectrum (DSS). A DSS phone distributes a call across a number of frequencies, providing an added measure of security and more immunity from RF interference. The range may be slightly better than that of analog or digital phones. Note that some DSS phones–usually the 2.4-GHz or the multiple-handset -capable phones with handset-to-handset talk capabilities–use such a wide swath of the spectrum even in standby mode that they may interfere with baby monitors and other wireless products operating in the same frequency band. Price range: $75 to $225 (for multiple handset systems).

Frequency. Cordless phones use one or two of the three available frequency bands:

* 900-MHz. Some manufacturers still make inexpensive, 900-MHz phones, usually analog. They are fine for many households, and still account for about one-quarter of the market.

* 2.4-GHz. The band most phones now use. Unfortunately, many other wireless products–baby monitors, wireless computer networks, home security monitors, wireless speakers, microwaves ovens–use the same band. A 2.4-GHz analog phone is inherently susceptible to RF interference from other wireless devices, and a 2.4-GHz DSS phone may cause interference in other products. However, DSS phones billed as “802.11-friendly” are unlikely to interfere with wireless computer networks.

* 5.8-GHz. The band that newer phones use. Its main advantage: less chance of RF interference because few other products currently use this band. Some phones are dual-band, but that only means they transmit between base and handset in one band and receive in another; you can’t switch to or choose one band or another.

IMPORTANT FEATURES

Standard features on most cordless phones include handset earpiece volume control, handset ringer, last-number redial, a pager to locate the handset, a flash button to answer call waiting, and a low-battery indicator.

Some phones let you support two or more handsets with just one base without the need for extra phone jacks. Additional handsets including the charging cradle are usually sold separately, although more phones are being bundled with an additional handset and charging cradle.

An LCD screen, found on many handsets and on some bases, can display a personal phone directory and useful information such as the name and/or number dialed, caller ID, battery strength, or how long you’ve been connected. Caller ID displays the name and number of a caller and the date and time of the call if you use your phone company’s caller ID service. If you have caller ID with call waiting, the phone will display data on a second caller when you’re already on the phone.

A phone that supports two lines can receive calls for two phone numbers–useful if you have, say, a business line and a personal line that you’d like to use from a single phone. Some of the phones have two ringers, each with a distinctive pitch to let you know which line is ringing. The two-line feature also facilitates conferencing two callers in three-way connections. Some two-line phones have an auxiliary jack data port to plug in a fax, modem, or other phone device that can also be useful.

A speaker phone offers a hands-free way to converse or wait on hold and lets others chime in as well. A base speakerphone lets you answer a call without the handset; a handset speakerphone lets you chat hands-free anywhere in the house as long as you stay within a few feet of the handset.

A base keypad supplements the keypad on the handset. It’s handy for navigating menu-driven systems, since you don’t have to take the phone away from your ear to punch the keys. Some phones have a lighted keypad that either glows in the dark or lights up when you press a key, or when the phone rings. This makes the phone easier to use in low-light conditions. All phones have a handset ringer, and many phones have a base ringer. Some let you turn them on or off, adjust the volume, or change the auditory tone.

Many cordless phones have a headset jack on the handset and include a belt clip for carrying the phone. This allows hands-free conversation anywhere in the house. Some phones have a headset jack on the base, which allows hands-free conversation without any drain on the handset battery. Headsets are usually sold separately for about $20.

Other convenient features include auto talk, which lets you lift the handset off the base for an incoming call and start talking without having to press a button, and any key answer.

Some phones provide a battery holder for battery backup–a compartment in the base to charge a spare handset battery pack or to hold alkaline batteries for base-power backup, either of which can enable the phone to work if you lose household AC power. Still, it’s wise to keep a corded phone somewhere in your home.

Some multiple-handset-capable phones allow conversation between handsets in an intercom mode and facilitate conferencing handsets with an outside party. In intercom mode, the handsets have to be within range of the base for handset-to-handset use. Others lack this handset-to-handset talk capability; they allow you to transfer calls from handset to handset but not to use the handsets to conference with an outside caller. Still other phones allow direct communication between handsets, so you can take them with you to use like walkie-talkies. Some phones can register up to eight handsets, for instance, but that doesn’t mean you can use all eight at once. You might be able to use two for handset-to-handset intercom, while two others conference with an outside party.

HOW TO CHOOSE

Decide how much hardware you need. The basic options are a stand-alone phone, a phone with a built-in answerer, or a phone that supports multiple handsets from one base. A stand-alone phone is best suited for small families or people in a small apartment with little need for more than one phone. The built-in answerer, a common choice, adds a big measure of convenience. A multiple-handset phone is good for active families who need phones throughout the house; this type of phone lets you put handsets in a room that doesn’t have a phone jack.

Select the technology and frequency band. A 900-MHz phone should suit most users, but that type may be hard to find because 2.4- and 5.8-GHz models dominate. You’re likely to find the widest range of models and prices with 2.4-GHz phones. But if you want to minimize problems of interference with other wireless products, look to a 5.8-GHz or 900-MHz phone. Analog phones, apt to be less expensive than digital, are fine for many people. But if privacy is important, choose a DSS or digital phone.

To be sure you’re actually getting a DSS or digital phone for its voice-transmission security, check the packaging carefully. Look for wording such as “digital phone,” “digital spread spectrum (DSS)” or “frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS).” Phrases such as “phone with digital security code,” “phone with all-digital answerer,” or “spread spectrum technology” (not digital spread spectrum) all denote phones that are less secure.

Phones that use dual-band transmission may indicate the higher frequency in a larger print on the packaging. If you want a true 2.4- or 5.8-GHz phone, check the fine print. If only the frequency is prominently shown on the package, it’s probably analog.

Settle on the features you want. You can typically expect caller ID, a headset jack, and a base that can be wall-mounted. But the features don’t end there for both stand-alone phones and phone-answerers. Check the box or ask to see an instruction manual to be sure you’re getting the capabilities and features that matter to you. As a rule, the more feature-laden the phone, the higher its price.

Performance variations. Consumer Reports’ tests show that most new cordless phones have very good overall voice quality. Some are excellent, approaching the voice quality of the best corded phones. In our latest tests, most fully charged nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries handled eight hours of continuous conversation before they needed recharging. Most manufacturers claim that a fully charged battery will last at least a week in standby mode. When they can no longer hold a charge, a replacement battery, usually proprietary, costs about $10 to $25, and may be difficult to find. Some phones use less-expensive AA or AAA rechargeable batteries. (To find a store that will recycle a used battery, call 800-822-8837.)

Give the handset a test drive. In the store, hold the handset to your head to see if it feels comfortable. It should fit the contours of your face. The earpiece should have rounded edges and a recessed center that fits nicely over the middle of your ear. Check the buttons and controls to make sure they’re reasonably sized and legible.

Don’t discard the corded phone. It’s a good idea to keep at least one corded phone in your home, if only for emergencies. A cordless phone may not work if you lose electrical power, and a cell phone won’t work if you can’t get a signal or the circuits are full. A corded phone draws its power from the phone system and can function without household AC power.

MESSAGE CENTERS AND ANSWERING MACHINES

Digital answering machines come as stand-alone devices or as part of a phone/answerer combo unit. The main advantage of a combo unit–less clutter–has to be weighed against the loss of one part of the combo if the other goes bad. Answerers usually have standard features and capabilities such as a selectable number of rings and a toll-saver, answerer on/off control, call screening, remote access from a touch-tone phone, and a variety of ways to navigate through your messages. Most have a message day/time stamp, can delete all messages or just individual ones, allow you to adjust the speaker volume, and can retain messages and greeting after a momentary power outage.

Other answerer features you may want to consider are the number of mailboxes, advanced playback controls, remote handset access, conversation recording, a message counter display that indicates the number of messages received, and a visual indicator or audible message alert that lets you know when you have new messages.

In Consumer Reports’ tests, most answerers delivered very good voice quality for recorded messages and good quality for the greeting. Phones that let you record your greeting through the handset (i.e., using the remote handset access) usually sound better. Some let you listen to your greeting through the handset, as opposed to listening though the base speaker; that gives you a better indication of how the greeting will sound to the calling party. Price range: $20 to $80 (stand-alone units); $30 to $240 (combos).

For the latest information on this and many other products and services, visit www.ConsumerReports.org.

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Grabbing the Latest Interesting Tidbits From Technology Blogs

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:28:51 +0000

Technology is one of the most interesting subjects to follow. As technology is constantly evolving, you get new and exciting stuff happening on a daily basis. It is fun and exciting to check on the latest headlines to see what is new, what is in, and what is out. You can get your daily dosage of technology news from various sources. Established technology sites. These are huge technology sites that are well recognized in the industry. Sites like CNET, Tomshardware, etc. offer fresh and interesting news on a daily basis. In fact, some sites are so popular that hardware manufacturers actually send them free hardware so that the editors can test them out and post reviews on their sites. That means, you, as the reader, get first hand information on the performance of the latest hardware. News search engines. News search engines are not dedicated to technology news, but you can use them to search for your favorite news. Simply type in the keywords (e.g. “latest CPU”), and the latest and most relevant news will be presented to you. You can even subscribe to the news based on those keywords. Technology blog search. Technology blog search engines like Technorati are very interesting. They do not work the same way as search engines. You have to wait for the search engines to crawl a site before you get updated content. For blog search engines, the blog actually sends a ping to the search engine, letting the crawler know that there is new content. It’s interesting to observe that blog search engines always tend to get the word out faster than traditional search engines. Perhaps that’s why they are gaining in popularity. Technology blogs. From the search engines, you can easily locate technology blogs. There are thousands and thousands of technology blogs on the Internet. So what is it that separates the quality blogs from the not-go-great technology blogs? Usually, you can tell if a blog is a quality blog or not just be reading the first few posts. On the Internet, everything is about content. So killer content is what you are looking for. For technology blogs, killer content means more than just being grammatically correct. It also means more than just copy and paste specifications. Specifications of technological gadgets are important, but once the specifications have been publicly released, almost every blog can post such information. In other words, the information is not unique. What you want is unique information – information that cannot easily be found elsewhere. For example, a technology blog can hand pick interesting technology gadgets and write exclusive reviews on these gadgets. You can read about the latest voice activated alarm clock, or the latest gaming laptop, 3G iPhone, etc. Since these gadgets appeal to the masses, you are assured of interesting content. Those are the blogs that are worth reading and following. You may then choose to follow those news sources by subscribing to their RSS feeds. You can do this using an RSS reader. If you do not want to use a feed reader, you can simply bookmark the sites and visit them at a later date.

Technology Dictionary: Convey Your Thoughts With Tech Key Words

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:29:08 +0000

The technical terms are those which are used by the experts in any industry; most commonly by those in the field of computers. They use these terms to communicate with the people in their field easily and feel comfortable to convey things by using technical key words. It is difficult for a common man out of this field to understand these techy terms and in that case comes the entry of “Technical or technology dictionary” to help you out with easy ways of understanding these stuffs. The main aim behind the design or creation of the technology dictionary is to make sense of what these technical terms actually means to you. Though this may appear as a specialized language to the layman, the technology dictionary makes it easy for them and gives them an assurance of comfort to learn these terms quickly. The technology dictionary is all about the high definitions used in the IT field and the computer related terms. It consist of all type of relevant definitions used in the technical industry and is not limited to any kind of programming languages, hardware or software, any high level OS or networking, electronics or telecommunications and many more related things. The technology industry covers all the technical terms and the technology dictionary aims to cover the explanation for all these type of related terms and definitions. It is always worth going through the guidelines in the technology dictionary before peeping into the stuffs provided in them. The guidelines will give you a clear walk through on how to learn and when to use the unusual words that are used in the computer industry. Also, one more thing to be understood is that ‘technology’ does not stop with computer and related industry but also it is spread over all fields where innovative and creative things have their roots.Hence, technology dictionary is all about the collaboration of computing, networking and all the related terms of the technical database in the world. The terms and acronyms provided in the technology dictionary endows with the definitions and meanings of them in the wider area of information technology, science and computers. The creators and information providers of technology dictionary are the experts who are experienced in these fields. All these information provided saves the time that they spend to search for the meanings of these tech terms to their understanding. The technology dictionary is also valuable to people working in technology, computers, owners of these fields and even to the potential buyers.There are books and CDs and DVDs available for learning all these technical terms and definitions but the technology dictionary covers the entire concept of people’s expectation and no word could be said as ‘missed out’ in the dictionary. The dictionary is prepared in the user’s point of view and it suits all types of age groups, starting from school going to higher studies and to professional and also researchers and experts. So, make the best utilization of the technology dictionary and Enjoy learning!

Best Family Cell Phone Plans

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:45:56 +0000

Family cell phone plans can be as diverse as the different members in a family. There are so many benefits to choosing a family cell phone plan including -and maybe most importantly- diminished overall cost. To be considered a family plan at least two phone lines are required, with the option of adding more phones, starting at $9.99/per phone added. One popular cell phone provider for example, will allow up to 5 phones per plan with each additional line added costing $9.99.
The price for a family cell phone plan can be as varied as the plethora of companies offering them. It’s important to look at all the details of the plan and each company closely before signing a contract. It is possible to find one that best suits you and your needs, so don’t settle for the first one you find. Look for the details of each cell phone and provider that are tailor made for you. If there will only be two of you using the plan, it makes more sense to get a plan with minimal minutes. This is especially true if most of the calls will be made between the two phones, and you are confident no extra minutes will be accrued outside the allotment for your plan. Find a company that won’t try to sell extraneous features to you. Phone plans can be as basic or as elaborate as you need them to be. There is no reason to spend extra money on features that will never be used.
Most cell phone providers offer free mobile-to-mobile minutes, (or calls made within the network) so even if you choose a plan with minimal minutes, it won’t necessarily be cost prohibitive if most calls are made in network. For example, if a family has a plan with 5 phones and most of the minutes of the plan are used making calls between family members, find a plan that has free mobile-to-mobile minutes. This way every phone call made within the family network is essentially free, as no minutes will be deducted from the overall minutes of the plan.
The service provider ads overage fees onto your monthly bill if you or anyone in your family adds up enough talk time minutes to go over the maximum allotment of minutes for your plan. If a cell phone customer has a plan allowing 700 minutes/per month, and the customer uses 750 minutes, the additional 50 minutes are considered overage minutes. The charge for overage minutes varies from one cell phone provider to another. For example, the five providers below vary between $.40/minute to $.45/minute per additional minutes.
It’s important to get the right number of minutes for your family’s needs, as overage fees for a customer talking on the phone for an additional 50 minutes can cost up to an extra $22.50 per monthly bill. If you consider that a few teenagers could each very easily tack on several hours of overage minutes, it’s easy to see why it’s critical to find a plan with the right amount of minutes for your family. It’s a good idea to go into a cell phone contract knowing how many minutes you think you might use before you get locked in for the long term. If you aren’t sure how many minutes you think you’ll need, ask a representative from the cell phone company you are considering to help you. Someone who has helped a multitude of people find cell phone plans will likely be helpful in giving you a decent estimate on how many minutes you will need.
Every cell phone provider features several plans, some without extra features like text messaging and data packages and others where the monthly cell phone fee is all-inclusive. Data and text messaging fees very greatly, even within individual providers. With one popular cell phone provider data plans, or Internet access through your cell phone, starts at about $39.99/per month for a basic package and can go up to $89.99/per month. Text messaging with another provider ranges from $4.99/per month for 400 messages to $14.99/per month for unlimited messaging. If you don’t want to sign up for a text-messaging plan but think you might want to text occasionally, it’s possible to pay per text message. Texts can range from $.15/per message to $.25/per text for text only messages to $.25/per message for pictures and video messages.
If there is a possibility of a lot of text messaging in your future, or the future of anyone in your family plan, a package with unlimited messaging for a flat fee is probably your best option. Text messaging at up to $.25/per message can add up really fast and add a lot to your monthly cell phone bill.
Another very important aspect to buying a cell phone plan is determining the coverage area available with each cell phone provider. Some cell phone companies are more prevalent in specific regions of the country, and will provide better coverage for you if you stay within its outlined geographic region. If your primary cell phone will be used mostly for business and travel outside your home state, ensure the coverage area for your provider before the cell phone is used outside the area and roaming charges are applied. This is true for any of the cell phones under the same family plan.
Be sure to carefully study the available coverage maps before choosing a specific cell phone plan. It is your job as the consumer to be as well informed about your plan as possible; read the fine print concerning the coverage area and if any roaming charges will apply outside of said area. Most cell phone companies have a national network, with wide coverage, ensuring that your cell phone will work when you need it. However, what constitutes “national” coverage to you may not actually be national in the eyes of your cell phone provider. Some cell phone companies consider their regional calling areas to be “national” calling areas. If this is the case, it’s possible that phone calls you make, which you believe to be a part of your coverage area, are actually outside the region of the coverage plan for your cell phone provider. If this is the case, the phone calls made outside the coverage area are eligible for roaming charges, which can add considerable cost to your cell phone bill.
Roaming is a term used in the communications industry to describe what happens when cell phone coverage areas overlap. If a call is placed from your cell phone outside your providers’ coverage area it’s probable you will still be able to place the call, but it will likely be made through the network of a different provider. Cell phone companies contract with one another to ensure there are limited holes or dead spots in network availability. However, even though dropped calls, and a loss of a cell phone signal are a somewhat distant memory, roaming charges are not necessarily so. Although most cell phone providers offer “free”, or no roaming charges, as a part of national cell phone contracts, it’s still critical to determine the exact details of the coverage area before committing to an extended contract. This way there will be no surprises when the monthly cell phone bill arrives, and you have accrued charges by placing calls outside your network.
The vast array of options when choosing a cell phone can be a little overwhelming. The most important place to start is by determining your individual cell phone needs. The cell phone model you choose can be as simple as a phone with no additional features, or as intricate and high-powered as you are. For example, if one of the cell phones in your family plan will be used primarily for business and travel, take into account the variety of options available to you such as: broadband Internet access, Bluetooth, text messaging, picture messaging, Email, GPS, speakerphone, and data packages. This array of features is optimized through a phone such as The BlackBerry phone, which is essentially a laptop that fits in your pocket. If the feature potentially used by you the most is email, choose a phone with a built-in keyboard to facilitate easier typing. The BlackBerry has the capability to use any of its numerous features anywhere you go. The phone can be purchased from an individual cell phone provider, or through a third party such as an online retailer of electronics, or almost all local electronics stores. Then the phone will be activated through the cell phone provider you have chosen. If there will be teenagers or other children on your family phone plan, determine carefully which phones might work best for each individuals’ needs. A teenager doesn’t necessarily need a Blackberry, but you might want them to have some extra features available in order for you to stay in better contact with them.
A feature, which has become almost universal on cell phones, is a built-in digital camera. This is an extremely convenient feature as it ensures that anywhere you go with your cell phone, you have a digital camera at your access. The quality of the camera will vary depending on the model of the phone, as well as details such as number of megapixels and quality of resolution. If this is a feature that is important to you, do your homework and find a phone whose camera has a reputation for producing quality photos. Some newer phones also have the capability of recording digital movies as an extended option of the digital camera.
One important aspect to keep in mind when choosing a cell phone is that it’s almost always possible to get a phone for a discount under a rebate or promotional offer. It is rarely necessary to pay full retail price for a cell phone that meets your needs. Ask the cell phone provider you choose what cell phones they have available with a discount or rebate. If they don’t have a phone that meets your needs, choose an online retailer. They sell new and refurbished phones without contracts, and these phones can be activated under the chosen cell phone provider. As always, if the phone doesn’t meet your needs, upgrading to a newer cell phone is always an option.
The final, and perhaps one of the most critical details to choosing a family cell phone plan is the contract. Contracts vary greatly depending upon several variables including: number of lines per family plan, number of minutes, extra features like data plans, etc. Choose a contract length you are comfortable with as terminating your contract can cost anywhere upward of $175. Some contracts are 1-year in length, others are 2-years. Often choosing a longer-term contract will decrease the monthly payment. However having a higher monthly bill with a shorter contract length might be a more attractive choice for your individual family plan. For example, if a family move is a possibility in the future, a shorter-term contract might be the best option, if you move out of the coverage area of your current cell phone provider.
The real key to choosing a phone, cell phone provider, plan, or contract length, is an upfront approach with all of your questions before you sign a contract. Get all of your concerns taken care of in detail, from all potential providers, before your decide and read the small print in every contract. This will ensure a happy relationship between you and your provider, and you and your family will be thankful for it.
*not responsible for prices quoted as they constantly change over time.

Latest Mobile Communications Technologies

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:45:55 +0000

From the heavy cordless phones of the 1980′s to the smart phones of today, cellular phone technology has undergone a incredible change. But have you ever wondered how you can call to your well wisher in the whole world with the usage of a mobile phone? You also have knowledge about the main features such as WAP and GPRS from the cell phone vendors and service providers. But you must aware of what they really mean?There are numerous mobile technologies. So next time, when you are going to purchase a phone, you should know what technologies it has.Generations of mobile communicationsIn the late 1970s, the first generation (1G) of mobile communications was introduced; it was primarily used for voice transfer. Second generation (2G) systems came into existence in the early 1990s and was further developed to 2.5G, which includes high technologies such as TDMA, GSM and CDMA. These technologies were used for voice and data.The next generation of mobile communications is 3G which delivers data speeds from 384 kbps to 2 Mbps and over wireless interfaces such as GSM, TDMA and CDMA.Mobile phone access technologiesFrequency division multiple access (FDMA)The first-generation analog mobile access method; for each call, FDMA uses separate frequencies. For instance, if there are four stations, each will receive their own frequency. So there is no interference between them. It reduces interference, but limits the number of users.Time division multiple access (TDMA)TDMA allocates unique time slots to each user within each channel, thus allowing many users to access the radio frequency without anyone’s interference. Each mobile conversation uses only a particular frequency slot of the time.Code division multiple access (CDMA)Commercially introduced in 1995 by Qualcomm, CDMA quickly became one of the world’s fastest-growing wireless technologies. 3G CDMA networks provide more capacity for voice traffic with high-speed data capabilities, hence many cellular service providers are now building or upgrading to it.CDMA is used in both 2G and 3G wireless technologies. Indian Cell operators such as Reliance IndiaMobile, TATA Indicom, BSNL and MTNL’s Garuda all use CDMA2000 technology and its variant CDMA1x.Global system for mobile communications (GSM)GSM is now the worldwide standard technology for mobile communications. It is developed on TDMA protocol in Europe. GSM provides a high level of security, globally accepted technology standards and superior sound quality.For any GSM phone to work, it needs a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), a card which contains your telephone account information. So, an Indian GSM phone can be used in any part of the world.Wireless technology platforms1) GPRSGPRS (General Packet Radio Services) is an enhancement to GSM technology that integrates GSM and IP technology. GPRS offers to access the Internet at the very high speed. So you can check your email on the move and surf the Web at very high speed. Currently BPL Mobile and Hutch (Orange in Mumbai) offer GPRS services in India.2) WAPIn this high technology age, people on the move need any-time access to the Net. This is where WAP comes in. It facilitates us to Internet access from cell phones. It is an open standard for wireless protocols that is independent of the service providers. The cell phone must have a WAP browser to display Web content. Now-a-days, cell phones often come equipped with WAP browser and GPRS technology.WAP and GPRS also enable the user to download games, send mail and even transfer your messages to your PC.3) EDGEThe new EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) interface has been developed specifically to meet the bandwidth needs of 3G. This technology is promoted by Ericsson, it also offers high-speed data transfers over GSM networks with just a software upgrade to the handset. EDGE technology allows speeds up to 384 kbps.

Career Scopes Of Welding & Fabrication Technology

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27:57 +0000

We are all well aware that manufacturing and construction are never ending processes. As long as the world exists, there will be construction of some kind and manufacturing of some kind of products. In turn, as long as these two processes exist, there will be welding and fabrication. With more and more buildings erected each day and countless numbers of products manufactured, the demand for the welding & fabrication technology professionals is very high. At the moment, there is actually a shortage of skilled welding labors. Many huge firms are looking for talented welding and fabrication technology professionals today. These firms consider welding as an art and hence they are ready to pay good salaries for skilled Welding & Fabrication Technology professionals. The quality of welding and fabrication work entirely depends on the skills of the professional. Though there is a huge demand for Welding & Fabrication Technology professionals, the big firms are looking for highly skilled labors. Welding & Fabrication Technology is a career that needs top-notch training to develop the skills you will need. The main advantage of getting trained in Welding & Fabrication Technology is that your career scopes are not confined to any specific industry. Welding & Fabrication Technology are required in the processes like bridge building, laying cross country pipelines, underwater welding and fabricating equipment in exotic materials such as titanium. For this reason, the career option in Welding & Fabrication Technology is unlimited.Where do you get trained to develop unmatched skills in Welding & Fabrication Technology? With the huge increase in demand for Welding & Fabrication Technology professionals, many Associate Degree programs have spawned today. Today, it will be confusing to find the best Associate Degree program to learn the sophisticated technology of Welding & Fabrication Technology. However, there is something really special with the Welding & Fabrication Technology associate degree programs in the Pennsylvania Trade Schools. One of the main advantages of getting trained in the Pennsylvania Trade School is that the skills and degrees earned in Welding & Fabrication Technology through the Pennsylvania Trade School are valid in any Country. Therefore your career options will not be restricted within a state. You can seek career opportunities on Welding & Fabrication Technology in any state if you are trained in a Pennsylvania Trade School.Getting trained in the best associate degrees programs for Welding & Fabrication Technology will make you prepared to develop new skills to meet different challenges. This will help you to boost your career growth.

Verbatim DVD or Common DVD

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:04 +0000

DVD is an electronic media which is useful for some people who like to spend their free time only for watching video, movie, or listening music. But nowadays, a factory was created a new technology for this product which is makes those people happy and enjoy their free time.

The first is about the appearance, it is practice. Because it has a C Shells, the disk place which can be brought in everywhere. But a common DVD has not. That is why many people cannot bring it. It is too big. And Verbatim dvd r dl is not. The difference is about the facility. Common DVD only has single layer. It means that it has a small space for saving datum. Of course, it can make the other difficulties for us. In the other hand, this product has a dual layer as its facility. It means that it has a double facility than single layer. Of course, we have an enough space to save the datum more than single layer. However, after comparing both Verbatim DVD and the Common DVD, they have clear differences so we can choose easily which one of the products that has the best quality in the appearance or in the facility.

How to Start a Mobile Phone Business, an Introduction

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:34:52 +0000

So your job seems to be going nowhere and this current recession has you worried. What are your options?You could look for yet another position at yet another firm, with the hope that it will be marginally better than the one you have now and that you will actually move up the corporate ladder instead of sideways. Or you could start to build your own business on the side and have something to go to when you are ready.Becoming self-employed has been the dream of many people for a very long time. After all, when there’s millions willing to join the rat race there must be an equally large group who want to leave it behind. So how do you do that and what field do you choose? Which money making venture you chose depends on what you think you will do well at. There are almost as many different ways of starting your own business as there are people in the world.Selling things online or through bricks and mortar businesses has often been the way many people choose to make money for themselves. One good product line to select could be the cell phone. In short, start a mobile phone business.Why start a mobile phone business?While the world is in recession right now and consumers aren’t buying as much as they used to consumer electronics have managed to buck this trend… handset sales will grow by 3% in the US and Europe next year with developing markets like South America, Asia and Africa achieving much stronger growth in wireless cell phone sales.People still want to keep in touch with each other when times are tough and if you start a mobile phone business that is online or through eBay then phones are fairly easy to ship to different countries due to their small size and light weight and cellular phones will not incur the huge duties that some other, higher profile items attract. How can I sell mobile phones?You can sell cellular phones any number of ways. By opening up your very own bricks and mortar cell phone store, stocking GSM phones, CDMA phones and cell phone accessories or utilize the classified section in newspapers and magazine.There are also a number of ways online to start a mobile phone business, including opening your own online cell phone shop, marketing cellular phones through online classified sites like Craigslist.org or through online auction sites like eBay and Amazon. How do I know which cell phones you should sell?Selecting the unlocked cell phone to stock on your online store when you start a mobile phone business is a difficult job as there is such a wide range of unlocked mobiles available these days. While I will talk about the different shapes and types of unlocked phone, their various benefits and problems and the types of people who buys each type of mobile in another article it very much depend on the types of people who use your service.It doesn’t matter whether you choose to stock a bar phone, flip phone, clamshell phone, ladies phone, slide cellular phone, flip cell phone or PDA. And you will succeed just as well if you get a movie phone, a music phone or one that lets you watch videos on phone. There are two things to make sure of… that you get phones that will work in the markets that you are selling them to and you buy unlocked cell phones.All cellular networks around the world work within the frequencies 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz with some networks operating on two or more frequencies. As a result most phones available wholesale operate on two, three or four bands. Matching the ideal phone band to the market is essential for people who want to start a mobile phone business as it will be the difference between a phone that works and a phone that doesn’t. If you have people buying unlocked phones from all over the world you are better selling quad band cell phones as these international phones will give you the coverage you need.What is the difference between a locked and unlocked phone and why should I buy unlocked cell phones?A locked cell phone is one that is sold by a particular carrier and cannot be changed to another server unless the carrier themselves do it. For example, if you have an iPhone or a Blackberry, you are an AT&T customer and you want to use Verizon’s service then you have to call up AT&T and ask them to switch you to Verizon. Most locked cell phones are CDMA phones.Unlocked cellphones don’t come attached to a carrier so you can select which carrier you use. These are almost always GSM phones as the GSM SIM can be removed from unlocked GSM phones allowing another to be put in.So why choose to sell unlocked cell phones over locked cell phones? The simple answer is when you start a mobile phone business then you’re not going to have much money and you won’t want to pay the licensing fee necessary to buy network-approved phones. And with unlocked phones you’re able to buy phones wholesale which give you more profit and more freedom to run the business the way you want.Where can I find cell phones to sell?Sourcing products is one of the biggest headaches of anybody involved in e-commerce and buying unlocked cell phones is no different. If you want to find unlocked cell phones you can look in several areas, from a local wholesale company, from a wholesale importer in bulk lots on sites like eBay and overstock or through wholesale dropship companies that stock China cellphones wholesale. As cellphones and most electronics come from China these days this would probably be a logical step. Thankfully many of these wholesale dropship firms are online these days.It doesn’t matter if you want a bluetooth phone, music phone, WAP phone or a flip cell phone you will probably have to look through the same types of sources. How can I get phones from my supplier to my customer?When you want to start a mobile phone business online then you need to ask yourself one question which supply chain management method will I use, traditional bulk purchasing or dropshipping?Both methods have their plusses and minuses but as you are unlikely to have little in working capital one good option might be to choose the dropshipping means of fulfillment. Dropshipping is where you transfer the customer’s order directly to your supplier and they fill the order and you use their payment to pay for the phone after first taking off your profit. While this may seem like an e-commerce retailer’s dream come true there are still some problems with this and you will need to source new phones carefully, make sure you have sturdy and active communications lines with your wholesale dropship supplier of China cellphones wholesale phones and have an excellent customer services system set up to make sure you don’t get left with unhappy customers.What should I watch out for when I buy cell phones wholesale and then sell them? One of the most important things to be sure of is that you have a reliable wholesale cellphone supplier that will fill orders on time with the phones you ordered. It often takes some time to find the right China cellphones wholesale supplier so it might pay to shop around and get several samples before you decide who to give your business to. It is especially important to get a sample of the phones and test them for yourself for this very reason.It is also important to make sure that you get the phones with the right frequencies to the right markets.It doesn’t matter if you think you have found the coolest movie phone on the market with the best cell phone camera you have seen and incredible multimedia message functions. If it is a dual band phone using the frequencies 900MHz and 1800MHz and you are trying to sell it in the US then you are just going to have a whole lot of unhappy customers. This will end up with you getting many returns and a large number of multimedia phone paperweights on your hands. This is why tri band phones and quad band phones work best for people who start a mobile phone business online as they are true international phones and will work anywhere.This is just the start of your journey which may very well lead you to China cellphone wholesale suppliers and dropship wholesale companies. Just be sure to do your home work for as Chinese General once said “the enlightened ruler lays his plans well ahead; the good general cultivates his resources.”

Ready to start a mobile phone business? Check out http://www.chinavasion.com for a fantastic range of phones that will bring in strong sales, healthy returns and happy customers.

Benefits Of Joining Computer Technology Program In Sacramento

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:34:51 +0000

There is a common misconception that the field of Information Technology (IT) has lost its strength. With lots of job cuts in the IT field due to the downturn of economic conditions, many people believe that the Information Technology field no longer has the ability to offer great careers. This is not the case. Highly skilled Information technology professionals are still in high demand today. Not only do IT careers still exist, but senior members of IT teams and those with lots of experience and knowledge are still some of the highest paid professionals out there. The performance of an IT professional depends upon the skills they have aquired. The skills in turn depend on the place where they get trained. This is where the Computer technology program in Sacramento comes into play. Highlights of Computer Technology Program in SacramentoDiploma Programs in information technology are available everywhere. However, to survive in the industry, you need to be trained by the best. When it comes to getting an education from the best training school, a Computer Technology Program in Sacramento is the one to look for. The main advantage of joining the Computer Technology Program in Sacramento is that you can become a Microsoft Certified IT professional at the completion of the program. You will be well aware of the fact that Microsoft Certified IT professionals are in great demand today. Microsoft Certified IT professionals can get paid very well. However, it is very hard to earn the Microsoft certification. This is where the “Test Pass Assurance program” of the Computer Technology Program in Sacramento comes in handy. As the name indicates, “Test Pass Assurance program” will ensure the success of the candidates in the Microsoft Certification qualifying exams. The Computer Technology Program in Sacramento set a record of 98.5% of students passing the certification exams with the help of “Test Pass Assurance program”. Becoming a Microsoft certified IT professional is not a big deal at all with the right education.The Computer Technology Program in Sacramento is well known to offer fast paced training. With the combination of very great placement assistance and the fast paced training, the candidates will be able to get into an aspiring career in Information technology in no time. You will be well aware of the fact that Information technology is a rapidly changing field and hence getting updated information is necessary to survive in the industry. The Computer Technology Program in Sacramento feeds the candidates with most updated information about the most wanted Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server, Cisco, and Linux. Bottom LineThe Information Technology Field still has a lot of strength behind it. All you need is to get into the right track of training. Getting trained with the Computer Technology Program in Sacramento makes big IT firms open their doors to welcome you into an fulfilling career.

Finding New Technology Videos Online

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:32:56 +0000

Technology touches the life of everybody. Call yourself a techie or not, you just can’t help take notice of its presence in virtually every aspect of our life today. Technology is also evolving at a rapid pace. It is of a very dynamic nature, changing and evolving rapidly, becoming more powerful, more sophisticated and fortunately, more affordable. It’s no wonder then that technology news is never a static field. There’s a new improvement being made every minute, a new product being launched every hour, a new technology being ushered into our lives every day. For those who love science and technology, and also for those who are not so favorable inclined towards it, technology news always has something for everybody.

With the advent of the Internet, and the subsequent proliferation of Internet technologies, online videos have been given a whole new lease of life. This is the age of fast connectivity and super fast data transmission over the Internet. The general experience of watching videos online has improved manifold. Online video services, such as YouTube.com, Google Videos, Metacafe.com and so on are very popular and receive huge amounts of traffic every day.

One of the reasons why people visit these resources in thousands everyday is to view various technology videos, especially new technology videos. Of course one can read about them in various blogs and news sites. But getting to see the technology in action is a different experience altogether. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words. Product demos are very popular in this respect. Whenever a new product is made available to the public, or the launch of one is announced, people everywhere get inquisitive about it. They wish to learn more about this new offering and also wish to know more about the technology involved, its features, its benefits, etc. Fortunately, the Internet carries many videos that showcase these products. They help in providing a sneak preview of an unreleased product or a video review of a popular one to help prospective buyers take the right decision about buying the product.

It is said, ‘If everything else fails, Google it!’ Well, in other words, it implies that there’s nothing that you can’t find if you search for it on the Internet. The same goes for technology videos too. Search and thou shalt find it.