The term Yellow Pages refers to a telephone directory for businesses, categorized according to the product or service provided. As the name suggests, such directories are usually printed on yellow paper, as opposed to white pages for non-commercial listings. With the advent of the Internet, the traditional term "Yellow Pages" is now also applied to online directories of businesses.
The name and concept of "Yellow Pages" were invented in the USA, over a century ago. The expression "Yellow Pages" is used globally, in both English and non-English speaking countries. In the U.S., the expression "Yellow Pages" refers to the category, while in some other countries it is a registered name and therefore a proper noun.
Online yellow pages
The information contained in the yellow pages is essentially a commodity, so publishers often engage in product differentiation tactics like bragging that their listings are more comprehensive or up-to-date. In 1999, a new tactic was pioneered by France Télécom's Pages Jaunes, which dispatched photographers to certain French cities so it could add a photograph of businesses along with their phone number and street address.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Manufacturing Journalist Cutler Profiles Food Safety Leader Evs
Escape Velocity Systems (www.evs-sw.com) is profiled in the current issue of the International Food and Safety Quality Network article authored by manufacturing journalist TR Cutler. The term escape velocity refers to the speed that is necessary for an object to overcome gravity and soar into space. EVS provides direct applications for businesses looking for a catalyst, not just a software package. Process manufacturers require the best software solution coupled with industry experience that will accelerate the velocity with which they race towards their goals. The gravity of status-quo opposes aggressive, cutting edge organizations as they strive towards high quality and short lead time delivery while reducing inventories and operating costs.
In the feature entitled, Food Safety Drives Growth in Kosher & Halal Foods Cutler notes that, “Most consumers believe that kosher and halal food products follow stricter quality standards than non-kosher products in the same category and since safety is a real priority for consumers, regulator practices from HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) to the
Bioterrorism Act to lot traceability, food manufacturers are responding.
These quality practices are impacting the fortunes of manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. Reputations and brands are at risk when safety concerns and product recalls are front-page news. There are so many recent examples from spinach to pet food; the cost when quality standards are lacking is both financial and brand-killing. Evan Garber, President of Escape Velocity Systems suggested, “Any technology solution must indicate whether a formula is Kosher or Halal. O2 is one of the few batch or recipe process manufacturing ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems which allow a user to indicate formulas that are Kosher or Halal. Whether Muslim in the case of Halal certification
or a Rabbi in the case of Kosher certification, both will typically review formulations as well as historical production to verify that kosher products have been used. The ability to print and view all formulas and ingredients that have a designation (Kosher or Halal) is vital and must be true of historical production batches.”
Other ERP functionality for these two designations include the requirement of “source of ingredients” because of the direct relationship to lot tracking of raw materials from procurement through production to finished goods. The requirement of “status of production equipment” relates to machines that only run kosher or halal items (given the cleaning specification of both food designations). Garber suggested, “Production planning (finite capacity) rules can be set that state that a section of formulas (kosher or halal, in this case) are only run on certain machines. If a planner tries to run on another line, the schedule board
will prohibit it from moving. Production history can be updated for the machine indicating that a batch was actually run and received the required verification that batches were run on proper equipment. Indicators that the needed blessing has been made to a particular batch, item, or lot can be indicated.”
Most food manufacturers which produce primary, semi-processed, and finished products in all principal food segments can apply kosher and halal food safety standards to their operations.
Escape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2001 to combine specific industry knowledge related to process manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementations with cutting edge software development. The company focus is to create tools that enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their goals, focusing on lean processes and ROI. According to President Evan Garber, “We realize that good ERP software is the hub of information in any process manufacturing enterprise. Timely, reliable, and centralized data are non-negotiable elements for businesses competing in the 21st century.”
In the feature entitled, Food Safety Drives Growth in Kosher & Halal Foods Cutler notes that, “Most consumers believe that kosher and halal food products follow stricter quality standards than non-kosher products in the same category and since safety is a real priority for consumers, regulator practices from HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) to the
Bioterrorism Act to lot traceability, food manufacturers are responding.
These quality practices are impacting the fortunes of manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. Reputations and brands are at risk when safety concerns and product recalls are front-page news. There are so many recent examples from spinach to pet food; the cost when quality standards are lacking is both financial and brand-killing. Evan Garber, President of Escape Velocity Systems suggested, “Any technology solution must indicate whether a formula is Kosher or Halal. O2 is one of the few batch or recipe process manufacturing ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems which allow a user to indicate formulas that are Kosher or Halal. Whether Muslim in the case of Halal certification
or a Rabbi in the case of Kosher certification, both will typically review formulations as well as historical production to verify that kosher products have been used. The ability to print and view all formulas and ingredients that have a designation (Kosher or Halal) is vital and must be true of historical production batches.”
Other ERP functionality for these two designations include the requirement of “source of ingredients” because of the direct relationship to lot tracking of raw materials from procurement through production to finished goods. The requirement of “status of production equipment” relates to machines that only run kosher or halal items (given the cleaning specification of both food designations). Garber suggested, “Production planning (finite capacity) rules can be set that state that a section of formulas (kosher or halal, in this case) are only run on certain machines. If a planner tries to run on another line, the schedule board
will prohibit it from moving. Production history can be updated for the machine indicating that a batch was actually run and received the required verification that batches were run on proper equipment. Indicators that the needed blessing has been made to a particular batch, item, or lot can be indicated.”
Most food manufacturers which produce primary, semi-processed, and finished products in all principal food segments can apply kosher and halal food safety standards to their operations.
Escape Velocity Systems (EVS) was formed in 2001 to combine specific industry knowledge related to process manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementations with cutting edge software development. The company focus is to create tools that enable mid-market enterprises to achieve their goals, focusing on lean processes and ROI. According to President Evan Garber, “We realize that good ERP software is the hub of information in any process manufacturing enterprise. Timely, reliable, and centralized data are non-negotiable elements for businesses competing in the 21st century.”
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Don Mccormick Sees Eto Mes Dramatic Growth in 2007-2008
Trakware Systems (www.trakware.com) is the worldwide leader in manufacturing execution system (MES) solutions for engineer-to-order (ETO) and project-based manufacturers maximizing both profitability and productivity. Trakware specializes in lean business-critical functions such as estimating, advanced scheduling, job costing, production management and labor as well as material shop floor data collection. TRAKware software fully integrates with existing ERP systems, as well as major software providers for financials, engineering design, optimization, payroll and wireless interaction for mobile workers. Trakware recognizes ETO manufacturing as a process and includes a wide range of industry sectors including Architectural Woodworking, Cabinets, Store Fixtures, Doors and Windows, Furniture, Oil and Gas Fabrication, Solid Surface, Metal Fabrication, Yachts-building, and Custom Electronics.
Don McCormick, semi-retired former President of MessagingDirect, successfully started three companies. As an Associate with a venture capital company, Mr. McCormick provided market diligence for venture capital investment opportunities, and served as Vice-President/COO of a portfolio company. Mr. McCormick joined MessagingDirect as Vice President, Sales in November 1998. He added responsibility for Marketing in April 1999 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in January 2000. Don graduated from the University of Manitoba with an honors degree in business followed with corporate careers at both Xerox Canada and Oracle Corporation. McCormick recently joined the Trakware Advisory Council.
According to McCormick, “The vast majority of companies rely on ERP and database management capabilities to accomplish enterprise tasks today, emerging technologies, such as next generation MES (manufacturing execution systems) manufacturing intelligence, and business analytics are playing an increasingly important role. Trakware is unique poised for substantial growth as ETO manufacturers recognize the requirements to advance technologically.”
The term engineer-to-order (ETO) denotes a style of manufacturing rather than a specific industry segment. Other synonymous terms are “project-based” or “custom” manufacturers. ETO companies typically have distinct characteristics about the way they conduct business that differentiate them from discrete or repetitive manufacturers.
ETO companies build unique products designed to customer specifications. Each product requires a unique set of item numbers, bills of material, and routings. Estimates and quotations are required to win business. Products are complex with long lead times, typically months or even years. Unlike standard products, the customer is heavily involved throughout the entire design and manufacturing process. Engineering changes are a way of life. Material is purchased not for inventory but for a specific project. All actual costs are allocated to a project and tracked against the original estimate. Once complete, the product is typically installed at the customer’s site. In most cases, aftermarket services continue throughout the life of the product.
TRAKware provides an integrated solution for Manufacturing, Planning, and Control (MPC) functions such as:
• estimating
• order entry
• project execution
• scheduling
• shop floor data collection
• purchasing/receiving
• shipping/invoicing
• job costing
• financial analysis
• accounting
Founded in 1995, Trakware’s partners include Microsoft, Oracle, ADP, Sage, and SolidWorks, Dell and TouchSystems. TRAKware software allows any manufacturer with unique requirements of a custom engineered-to-order business, in any industry, to have total control of each and every order through the plant. Trakware is the leader in delivering innovative Manufacturing, Planning, and Control (MPC) solutions for project-based manufacturers.
Don McCormick, semi-retired former President of MessagingDirect, successfully started three companies. As an Associate with a venture capital company, Mr. McCormick provided market diligence for venture capital investment opportunities, and served as Vice-President/COO of a portfolio company. Mr. McCormick joined MessagingDirect as Vice President, Sales in November 1998. He added responsibility for Marketing in April 1999 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in January 2000. Don graduated from the University of Manitoba with an honors degree in business followed with corporate careers at both Xerox Canada and Oracle Corporation. McCormick recently joined the Trakware Advisory Council.
According to McCormick, “The vast majority of companies rely on ERP and database management capabilities to accomplish enterprise tasks today, emerging technologies, such as next generation MES (manufacturing execution systems) manufacturing intelligence, and business analytics are playing an increasingly important role. Trakware is unique poised for substantial growth as ETO manufacturers recognize the requirements to advance technologically.”
The term engineer-to-order (ETO) denotes a style of manufacturing rather than a specific industry segment. Other synonymous terms are “project-based” or “custom” manufacturers. ETO companies typically have distinct characteristics about the way they conduct business that differentiate them from discrete or repetitive manufacturers.
ETO companies build unique products designed to customer specifications. Each product requires a unique set of item numbers, bills of material, and routings. Estimates and quotations are required to win business. Products are complex with long lead times, typically months or even years. Unlike standard products, the customer is heavily involved throughout the entire design and manufacturing process. Engineering changes are a way of life. Material is purchased not for inventory but for a specific project. All actual costs are allocated to a project and tracked against the original estimate. Once complete, the product is typically installed at the customer’s site. In most cases, aftermarket services continue throughout the life of the product.
TRAKware provides an integrated solution for Manufacturing, Planning, and Control (MPC) functions such as:
• estimating
• order entry
• project execution
• scheduling
• shop floor data collection
• purchasing/receiving
• shipping/invoicing
• job costing
• financial analysis
• accounting
Founded in 1995, Trakware’s partners include Microsoft, Oracle, ADP, Sage, and SolidWorks, Dell and TouchSystems. TRAKware software allows any manufacturer with unique requirements of a custom engineered-to-order business, in any industry, to have total control of each and every order through the plant. Trakware is the leader in delivering innovative Manufacturing, Planning, and Control (MPC) solutions for project-based manufacturers.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Watch TV on Comp Through Satellite Instantly
People are searching for answers and solutions to watch TV on comp through satellite. And they want to watch TV instantly. It is not a dream that has not been realized but one that is right at our doorstep, or let us just say, a few clicks away from us. Satellite TV on computer is that close as it is now possible for us to watch TV programs on our computers through satellite. I would reveal to you what are the ways to watch TV on comp through satellite instantly so stay with me.
PCTV Cards To Watch TV On Comp Through Satellite
This may not be new to you at all. PCTV cards have been developed a few years to make use of our computer internal architecture and resources to receive satellite TV channels. It is basically a piece of hardware. The installation comes in 2 forms, one internal and the other external. Internal cards are fixed directly within your CPU casing while the external is simply connected to your USB port. Needless to say, most people love the external version but the price tag remains as a strong deterrent for those who feel the pinch in their pockets.
Such cards make use of FTA satellite TV broadcasts so that you not only get to watch TV on comp through satellite instantly, but watch them for free. It is necessary that you have a ready internet connection to stay connected to receive the TV broadcasts. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the transmission speed and the quality can differ. Such cards work best with broadband connection so if you can afford broadband, go for it.
PCTV cards do have a set of minimum PC requirements before they can run properly. Just like other PC parts, you need to read the overleaf of the package to see what the cards require. While different cards have different requirements, generally, it is quite safe to assume that as long as you meet certain minimum requirements, they should work well. Minimum requirements are a Pentium 2 CPU, RAM size of 512MB and Windows OS. Other parts like graphics card and sound card are secondary. But my advice to you is not to scrimp on these. After all, you want to watch TV on comp through satellite and TV picture and sound quality should matter to you. Be sure to check if you have other media software like RealPlayer, Windows Media Player and so on.
Anyone can watch TV on comp through satellite once the mentioned requirements are fulfilled. Like what I said, always check your PC specifications against the cards’ minimum requirements. The setting up of internal cards can be a bit tedious and you got to be confident in doing so because you have to disassemble your computer. Not many people like to do so and would go for external cards which are so much easier to handle. However, it can be costly as external cards often cost more than $200 for a quality product.
Fortunately, there is a third alternative. Recently, there has been a trend to watch TV on comp through satellite using PC satellite TV software. This is a revolutionary way that the world has not seen before. With a simple piece of software installed, you can start receiving satellite TV channels almost instantly. And TV viewers love the wide selection of TV channels including those they cannot find in their local monthly TV services.
Anyone keen to find out more about how to watch TV on comp through satellite without paying expensive monthly TV subscriptions can sign up for my satellite TV mini-series.
PCTV Cards To Watch TV On Comp Through Satellite
This may not be new to you at all. PCTV cards have been developed a few years to make use of our computer internal architecture and resources to receive satellite TV channels. It is basically a piece of hardware. The installation comes in 2 forms, one internal and the other external. Internal cards are fixed directly within your CPU casing while the external is simply connected to your USB port. Needless to say, most people love the external version but the price tag remains as a strong deterrent for those who feel the pinch in their pockets.
Such cards make use of FTA satellite TV broadcasts so that you not only get to watch TV on comp through satellite instantly, but watch them for free. It is necessary that you have a ready internet connection to stay connected to receive the TV broadcasts. Depending on the speed of your internet connection, the transmission speed and the quality can differ. Such cards work best with broadband connection so if you can afford broadband, go for it.
PCTV cards do have a set of minimum PC requirements before they can run properly. Just like other PC parts, you need to read the overleaf of the package to see what the cards require. While different cards have different requirements, generally, it is quite safe to assume that as long as you meet certain minimum requirements, they should work well. Minimum requirements are a Pentium 2 CPU, RAM size of 512MB and Windows OS. Other parts like graphics card and sound card are secondary. But my advice to you is not to scrimp on these. After all, you want to watch TV on comp through satellite and TV picture and sound quality should matter to you. Be sure to check if you have other media software like RealPlayer, Windows Media Player and so on.
Anyone can watch TV on comp through satellite once the mentioned requirements are fulfilled. Like what I said, always check your PC specifications against the cards’ minimum requirements. The setting up of internal cards can be a bit tedious and you got to be confident in doing so because you have to disassemble your computer. Not many people like to do so and would go for external cards which are so much easier to handle. However, it can be costly as external cards often cost more than $200 for a quality product.
Fortunately, there is a third alternative. Recently, there has been a trend to watch TV on comp through satellite using PC satellite TV software. This is a revolutionary way that the world has not seen before. With a simple piece of software installed, you can start receiving satellite TV channels almost instantly. And TV viewers love the wide selection of TV channels including those they cannot find in their local monthly TV services.
Anyone keen to find out more about how to watch TV on comp through satellite without paying expensive monthly TV subscriptions can sign up for my satellite TV mini-series.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Nokia 6288: Best Looking 3G Technology
Mobile technologies have progressed in leaps and bound over the last decade. Most of the advancement are driven by the demand of doing more with a small mobile phone. Probably the most important addition to the modern day mobile phones is the 3G technology. Its inclusion in all high end mobile phone is imperative. Being at the top of the heap, Nokia too have quite a wide portfolio of 3G handsets. Among them, the Nokia 6288 is one of the most sleekest and meanest.
The Nokia 6288 is a sleek 3G handset with a smooth sliding action. The handset exudes solemn professionalism in its high gloss black and white casing. For a mobile phone with so many high end functions, the Nokia 6288 is very lightweight at 115 grams. The handset may not be a smartphone, but can do virtually anything that a smartphone does. Moreover, the Nokia 6288 doesn't have any lag time seen in almost all Symbian smartphones.
Marketed as a business solution, the Nokia 6288 represents a nice bundle of office tools. Tri-band GSM network support keeps the mobile phone active in almost all places of the globe, providing seamless voice connectivity to its users. One can use the Nokia 6288 to take part in data intensive functions like high speed web surfing, video calling and video streaming. Apart from 3G, the Nokia 6288 can give its user data transfer speeds of up to 236.8 kbps with its GPRS and EDGE technology. Transfer of data locally with external compatible devices like your PC via connectivity tools like Bluetooth, Infrared and USB is easy and quick.
Multimedia functions of the Nokia 6288 includes a 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom and flash. You may opt to shoot high quality videos with it and share them instantly with anyone who matters. The Nokia 6288 even boasts of a media player compatible with MP3, AAC, M4A and eAAC+ formats and a FM radio to enjoy the pleasure of music on the move.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Samsung F300: Go Music in Style
Competition has literally reached the zenith in the over-crowded world of mobile phones. It was never like that before, but these days all the leading handsets manufacturers have been opting for new methods and techniques to bring the most advanced and efficient handsets. The race is on and it has also become mandatory for these manufacturers, as users are expecting something more, whenever they go for a new handset. Similarly music phones have been also feeling the heat, as they are moving through rigorous transformation.
As such, you would find innumerable music handsets, but a very few of them really live up to the expectations of the users or really stand out of the clutter. All these features have expanded the overall profile of the mobile handsets, but their foremost function is to connect people. This stiff competition has also taken its toll on various entry level handsets, as gradually they are disappearing from the mobile market. A handset which comes with an agglomeration of multiple features with stylish looks can attract the attention of users. While keeping all these things in mind, Samsung came up with its yet another music powerhouse or the Samsung F300, which has been suitably stuffed up with various innovative features, which can really elevate your overall mobile experience.
The Samsung F300 is a result of sheer innovation, which has been further elaborated by its looks. It is endowed with a different kind of dual flip open mechanism and two screens. All you have to do is to flip open this gadget and it is ready for all the action. Its main TFT screen can support up to 256K colours and its second screen supports up to 65K colours – to take a very good care of your viewing experience. Its firmly built keypad is finished up with tactile surface, which makes it quite comfortable to use.
Besides all these basic functionalities, the Samsung F300 comes with a superb music player, which can support music files in various formats such as MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA. If its 128 MB of inbuilt memory is not good enough, then you can easily enhance it by using a microSD memory card. When it comes to other technologies, the handset supports various leading technologies such as GPRS, EDGE, USB and Bluetooth. So, make the most of your music life with the Samsung F300.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Any DVD for Your iPod
Your iPod is no longer subject to the limitations of the code on which it operates. The code for your video iPod is no longer an obstacle to watching what you want. Your DVD collection no longer has to exist only on DVD. The movies you love enough to purchase and watch over and over can be loved even more thanks to the conversion software that is now available to iPod users; take your DVD movies with you anywhere you might enjoy the convenience of a video iPod.
Conversion software offers more than just DVD conversion, but it is its greatest feature. Video iPod coding does not have to limit the way you watch any video on your iPod. You do not have to pay for a movie you already own just to watch it on your iPod. There is iPod conversion software designed specifically for enthusiasts of both DVD's and iPod's. Video iPod conversion software allows one to merge their enthusiasm for both of these items by allowing them to be used together and creating a synergistic enjoyment of watching a DVD with all the convenience and features of an iPod.
Converting your DVD movies for use on an iPod greatly increases your chances of watching and your favorite movies and enjoying your iPod more than ever. You can take a collection of your most watched films, or other useful DVD media and information and have it available anytime you might need or want to use it.
DVD conversion for a video iPod is as great an application as music, as it allows you to be totally selective the digital media you use your iPod for. This means any DVD, not just your typical movie, but documentaries and other types of films can be viewed. Converting DVD media to iPod just means you will have that much more information available for use on your iPod. The iPod can now be used as a study or reference tool holding the information you need access to and making it available to you at a moments notice.
Think of DVD conversion for the iPod as opening a whole new world of possibilities for both the iPod and you DVD's because that is exactly what it is. Having the power to make any DVD useable on your iPod makes too much sense not to do it; you can copy CD's for music on your iPod, now you can convert your DVDs for video.
Conversion software offers more than just DVD conversion, but it is its greatest feature. Video iPod coding does not have to limit the way you watch any video on your iPod. You do not have to pay for a movie you already own just to watch it on your iPod. There is iPod conversion software designed specifically for enthusiasts of both DVD's and iPod's. Video iPod conversion software allows one to merge their enthusiasm for both of these items by allowing them to be used together and creating a synergistic enjoyment of watching a DVD with all the convenience and features of an iPod.
Converting your DVD movies for use on an iPod greatly increases your chances of watching and your favorite movies and enjoying your iPod more than ever. You can take a collection of your most watched films, or other useful DVD media and information and have it available anytime you might need or want to use it.
DVD conversion for a video iPod is as great an application as music, as it allows you to be totally selective the digital media you use your iPod for. This means any DVD, not just your typical movie, but documentaries and other types of films can be viewed. Converting DVD media to iPod just means you will have that much more information available for use on your iPod. The iPod can now be used as a study or reference tool holding the information you need access to and making it available to you at a moments notice.
Think of DVD conversion for the iPod as opening a whole new world of possibilities for both the iPod and you DVD's because that is exactly what it is. Having the power to make any DVD useable on your iPod makes too much sense not to do it; you can copy CD's for music on your iPod, now you can convert your DVDs for video.
Friday, June 22, 2007
The Pros and Cons of Plasma, LCD and Dlp
Each type of technology used in making flat screen TV's is different and carries its own set of advantages and drawbacks. Learning and recognizing those qualities will enable you to make the best choice possible when shopping for you new Plasma, LCD or DLP TV screen.
Plasma TV screens have an advantage of automatic pixel shift technology, which gives the plasma screen a resistance to being damaged by burn in. Of course, the best prevention for decreasing burn in onto your TV screen is not to allow an image to sit on the screen for any length of time.
Plasma TV's are able to create deeper blacks and even better contrast. Plasma also has the advantages of response time, in depth color and is available in larger screen sizes than any other current technology. In plasma TV screens, the size usually starts at 42 inches and upwards. However, a plasma TV does generate more heat and is more prone to display dysfunctional problems due to its change in temperature.
Since Plasma TV's are temperature sensitive, some of them suffer performance problems at high altitudes. Although some manufactures produce plasma TV's that are compatible with high altitudes, but they are more expensive that standard made plasma TV's.
The average screen size of plasma TV's vary from 32 inches to 63 inches, with a 160-degree angle of viewing. Plasma TV's are able to display rapid movement of a video and refresh as well as traditional TV's. Being heavier in weight a plasma TV may require the strong support of a weight-bearing wall while being mounted.
LCD has the advantage of not being inclined to respond negatively to high altitudes, although LCD technology has yet to produce a screen size of over 37 inches due to problems with bad transistors that distort a quality picture. It is possible to use LCD TV screens as computer monitors, as they normally do not suffer burn in, though a ghosting of images may appear on screen due to a pixel charge being retained on the viewing screen. However, LCD TV is also prone to have problems displaying programming from satellite and cable signals.
LCD TV's have a lower contrast ratio that does not produce deep blacks. When their individual pixels burn out, the screen will be marred with tiny missing areas of white and black. Individual pixels cannot be replaced; therefore, the whole screen will need to be replaced. LCD TV's are also less expensive and lightweight which makes for easier transport and installation. Many new LCD TV owners install their on sets easily thereby saving even more money relating to purchase of a new TV. LCD TV's are able to maintain their option levels in well-lit rooms, as they do not reflect much light. LCD TV's also run cooler than plasma TV's.
Most consumers are satisfied with the quality of brightness of both plasma and LCD TV's. As far as thickness of the screens, a plasma screen can be as thin as three inches and an LCD screen can be as thin as two inches. The estimated life span of plasma and LCD TV's seem to be a length of 15 years and up with normal viewing habits.
DLP TV's are usually less expensive than LCD or plasma TV's and they also have the advantage of creating the best quality of picture. DLP TV is also able to HDTV at its fullest resolution. Moreover, they usually do not require maintenance. However, there have been noticeable rainbow effects in the DLP components that employ certain color wheels, as well as DLP having a limit of angle view.
Plasma TV screens have an advantage of automatic pixel shift technology, which gives the plasma screen a resistance to being damaged by burn in. Of course, the best prevention for decreasing burn in onto your TV screen is not to allow an image to sit on the screen for any length of time.
Plasma TV's are able to create deeper blacks and even better contrast. Plasma also has the advantages of response time, in depth color and is available in larger screen sizes than any other current technology. In plasma TV screens, the size usually starts at 42 inches and upwards. However, a plasma TV does generate more heat and is more prone to display dysfunctional problems due to its change in temperature.
Since Plasma TV's are temperature sensitive, some of them suffer performance problems at high altitudes. Although some manufactures produce plasma TV's that are compatible with high altitudes, but they are more expensive that standard made plasma TV's.
The average screen size of plasma TV's vary from 32 inches to 63 inches, with a 160-degree angle of viewing. Plasma TV's are able to display rapid movement of a video and refresh as well as traditional TV's. Being heavier in weight a plasma TV may require the strong support of a weight-bearing wall while being mounted.
LCD has the advantage of not being inclined to respond negatively to high altitudes, although LCD technology has yet to produce a screen size of over 37 inches due to problems with bad transistors that distort a quality picture. It is possible to use LCD TV screens as computer monitors, as they normally do not suffer burn in, though a ghosting of images may appear on screen due to a pixel charge being retained on the viewing screen. However, LCD TV is also prone to have problems displaying programming from satellite and cable signals.
LCD TV's have a lower contrast ratio that does not produce deep blacks. When their individual pixels burn out, the screen will be marred with tiny missing areas of white and black. Individual pixels cannot be replaced; therefore, the whole screen will need to be replaced. LCD TV's are also less expensive and lightweight which makes for easier transport and installation. Many new LCD TV owners install their on sets easily thereby saving even more money relating to purchase of a new TV. LCD TV's are able to maintain their option levels in well-lit rooms, as they do not reflect much light. LCD TV's also run cooler than plasma TV's.
Most consumers are satisfied with the quality of brightness of both plasma and LCD TV's. As far as thickness of the screens, a plasma screen can be as thin as three inches and an LCD screen can be as thin as two inches. The estimated life span of plasma and LCD TV's seem to be a length of 15 years and up with normal viewing habits.
DLP TV's are usually less expensive than LCD or plasma TV's and they also have the advantage of creating the best quality of picture. DLP TV is also able to HDTV at its fullest resolution. Moreover, they usually do not require maintenance. However, there have been noticeable rainbow effects in the DLP components that employ certain color wheels, as well as DLP having a limit of angle view.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
The iPod Video Connection
Wouldn't it be great if you could watch anything you wanted on your iPod? Well, you can, and all it takes is conversion software. Using DVD to iPod conversion software it becomes possible to watch any DVD you please on your iPod. Where you choose to get your digital media to be viewed on your iPod is no longer restricted by code, you can make use of DVD's in a way never before available. Conversion software unlocks the possibilities of how you can use your iPod and your DVD's together.
Your DVD collection is yours, enjoy it as much as you can; don't be restricted to watching your favorite movies at home. The iPod was designed for maximum portability to make the most of what people in a simple and easy to use design. Now you can convert any DVD to be used on your iPod allowing you to take your movies anywhere, watch them anywhere and anytime you feel like it. Your iPod can be used much, much more now that your DVD collection can be made available for your iPod. You don't have to repurchase your favorite DVD's through the apple store online; assuming your favorite DVDs are even available online.
The amount of video media you can see on your iPod by using conversion software becomes huge, any DVD you can find is convertible to the video iPod format. This really allows any iPod owner to use their iPod how they want to, not just be what is made available in a format that is compatible with the video iPod, now anything on DVD is convertible and compatible for use on the video iPod! With a one time charge for this software, you will be able to expand the use of your DVD collection as well as your iPod, making the conversion software comparably valuable to the combined costs of all those items put together.
Make your entire DVD collection compatible with your iPod. Explore the freedom iPod conversion software has to offer when you can watch any DVD you want when and where you choose. Break down the code barrier and make you iPod more useful and enjoyable than you could ever have imagined before; you choose from where you get the videos you wish to watch on your video iPod. There is a world of DVD entertainment out there, and it is now available on your iPod with DVD conversion software.
Your DVD collection is yours, enjoy it as much as you can; don't be restricted to watching your favorite movies at home. The iPod was designed for maximum portability to make the most of what people in a simple and easy to use design. Now you can convert any DVD to be used on your iPod allowing you to take your movies anywhere, watch them anywhere and anytime you feel like it. Your iPod can be used much, much more now that your DVD collection can be made available for your iPod. You don't have to repurchase your favorite DVD's through the apple store online; assuming your favorite DVDs are even available online.
The amount of video media you can see on your iPod by using conversion software becomes huge, any DVD you can find is convertible to the video iPod format. This really allows any iPod owner to use their iPod how they want to, not just be what is made available in a format that is compatible with the video iPod, now anything on DVD is convertible and compatible for use on the video iPod! With a one time charge for this software, you will be able to expand the use of your DVD collection as well as your iPod, making the conversion software comparably valuable to the combined costs of all those items put together.
Make your entire DVD collection compatible with your iPod. Explore the freedom iPod conversion software has to offer when you can watch any DVD you want when and where you choose. Break down the code barrier and make you iPod more useful and enjoyable than you could ever have imagined before; you choose from where you get the videos you wish to watch on your video iPod. There is a world of DVD entertainment out there, and it is now available on your iPod with DVD conversion software.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Samsung D900: the Exquisite Shooter
With innumerable handsets and various leading handsets manufacturers, it has really become a challenge to design some of the most efficient and good looking handsets, which can attract more and more users. Well, on the other side, such trends have also contributed in the development of the present mobile industry. All the credit goes to this stiff competition, which has forced all the leading handsets manufacturers to put their best efforts in the creation of user friendly and powerful handsets. Therefore, things have been improving with a lightening speed and we have more than enough options to choose from. Following the same theory and the profound path of innovation, Samsung has always lived up to the expectations of the users by offering some of the very best mobile handsets. The Samsung D900 is another dynamic performer from the Samsung.
As such, the Samsung D900 is also popular as one of the slimmest slider phones in the present mobile market. You would really feel surprised that such a small gadget can offer innumerable functionalities in the easiest possible way. As being a slider phone, the Samsung D900 is endowed with a smooth sliding mechanism, which not only makes it look exquisite, but also adds lots in your mobile style. To provide you all the options, the Samsung D900 is endowed with superb colour schemes with Black-Silver and Red-Gray solutions – choose your desired ones to make the most of your mobile life.
Although the Samsung D900 is truly an exquisite piece of mobile art, as it comes with superb designing. And, on the other hand, it does impress you with its functionalities. It supports the popular and reliable GSM mobile network to provide you a seamless network coverage throughout the whole world. Moreover, you also get an unparalleled data connectivity, as it supports the EDGE and GPRS technologies.
The Samsung D900 is really a dream gadget for a modern day user. Its built-in WAP 2.0 browser enables you to enjoy swift mobile Internet. It is endowed with a 60 MB of inbuilt memory, which can be enhanced by using an extra memory card. You can also enjoy photography with its inbuilt 3.0 mega pixels camera. The Samsung D900 has it all to fit with your modern lifestyle.
As such, the Samsung D900 is also popular as one of the slimmest slider phones in the present mobile market. You would really feel surprised that such a small gadget can offer innumerable functionalities in the easiest possible way. As being a slider phone, the Samsung D900 is endowed with a smooth sliding mechanism, which not only makes it look exquisite, but also adds lots in your mobile style. To provide you all the options, the Samsung D900 is endowed with superb colour schemes with Black-Silver and Red-Gray solutions – choose your desired ones to make the most of your mobile life.
Although the Samsung D900 is truly an exquisite piece of mobile art, as it comes with superb designing. And, on the other hand, it does impress you with its functionalities. It supports the popular and reliable GSM mobile network to provide you a seamless network coverage throughout the whole world. Moreover, you also get an unparalleled data connectivity, as it supports the EDGE and GPRS technologies.
The Samsung D900 is really a dream gadget for a modern day user. Its built-in WAP 2.0 browser enables you to enjoy swift mobile Internet. It is endowed with a 60 MB of inbuilt memory, which can be enhanced by using an extra memory card. You can also enjoy photography with its inbuilt 3.0 mega pixels camera. The Samsung D900 has it all to fit with your modern lifestyle.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Nokia 6300: More Power. More Style
Nokia introduces a new slim and smart mobile device, the Nokia 6300 in the global mobile market. Built with quality materials, the device looks very attractive and powerful. Its a very user-friendly phone and any new user will find it easy while browsing phone menus. The Nokia 6300 features a large intuitive screen, ergonomically designed keypad and high-end mobile applications – browse phone features and stay in touch with the world anytime-anywhere.
Though its a mid range phone, it offers new and advanced features to suit consumers needs and preferences in every aspects. The slim device is very lightweight (91g), also the phone is very thin, measuring only 13.1mm. Combining multimedia and phone features – the Nokia 6300 is an excellent multi-purpose mobile phone.
As far as phone design is concerned, the compact device comes packed in a steel mobile casing and adds more power to the device. Additionally, the Nokia 6300 offers multitude of features such as a 2.0 mega-pixel camera, MP3 player, FM radio and more. Browse all these features on the large display screen and feel the difference.
In addition to its slim profile, the device also offers some additional mobile features such as mobile messaging including SMS, MMS, Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging – always keep in touch with friends and family through texts, images, videos and music. There is an additional feature, Push-to-Talk – simply push the phone button and keep talking on the go.
Moreover, the Nokia 6300 offers easy connectivity options such as Bluetooth and USB. Bluetooth is a new technology through which, users can connect and share data without using a wire. And with WAP, GPRS and EDGE technologies – you are always in touch with the world. Surf the net and keep you updated with the latest news and information. With Nokia 6300, everything is possible.
Though its a mid range phone, it offers new and advanced features to suit consumers needs and preferences in every aspects. The slim device is very lightweight (91g), also the phone is very thin, measuring only 13.1mm. Combining multimedia and phone features – the Nokia 6300 is an excellent multi-purpose mobile phone.
As far as phone design is concerned, the compact device comes packed in a steel mobile casing and adds more power to the device. Additionally, the Nokia 6300 offers multitude of features such as a 2.0 mega-pixel camera, MP3 player, FM radio and more. Browse all these features on the large display screen and feel the difference.
In addition to its slim profile, the device also offers some additional mobile features such as mobile messaging including SMS, MMS, Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging – always keep in touch with friends and family through texts, images, videos and music. There is an additional feature, Push-to-Talk – simply push the phone button and keep talking on the go.
Moreover, the Nokia 6300 offers easy connectivity options such as Bluetooth and USB. Bluetooth is a new technology through which, users can connect and share data without using a wire. And with WAP, GPRS and EDGE technologies – you are always in touch with the world. Surf the net and keep you updated with the latest news and information. With Nokia 6300, everything is possible.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Nokia N76: Faster Performer
By introducing the very first N-series phone, Nokia had evidently set its eyes on busy users, who want something swift in their mobile phones. Well, that was just a humble start, which went on to become the journey of a lifetime, as Nokia consistently added highly efficient and powerful gadgets in its N-series family to live up to the expectations of the users worldwide. One thing that separates all these mobile handsets from others is their effectiveness in the present times, where people are quite busy and they do not want to waste a single second. Once again, Nokia went on to offer a masterpiece of mobile technology by introducing the Nokia N76. Well, this exquisite gizmo oozes loads of style and also offers a lot in compatible features. This diligently crafted clamshell phone hoards all the desired features and functionalities, which have become must needs in the present mobile world.
Taking good care of your various needs, the Nokia N76 is endowed with cutting-edge technology and compatible features. There are dedicated keys, which provide swift access to music and camera functions. Obliviously, you can expect all the common features of the N-series in the Nokia N76. Moreover, its profile has been enhanced by adding various multimedia and productivity tools, which let you take a very good care of your professional and personal life. Furthermore, the phone also comes with a big intuitive screen, which lets you enjoy that larger than life viewing experience. To treasure all your favourite stuff, you can increase its memory up to 2GB by using an expandable memory card.
Enjoy photography like never before with your Nokia N76. It comes loaded with a 2.0 mega pixels camera, which is further supported by 20x digital zoom. Hence, it provides an excellent picture quality. On the other hand, there are other remarkable features such as video sharing and video calling. With its video calling feature, you can also see the face of the person to whom you are talking to. You can also enjoy listening to all your favourite music on its music player, which can play your music in various popular formats like MP3 and AAC. Surely, the Nokia N76 is another gem of the N-series.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Nokia N95: the Star
The Nokia N95 is the current leader of all camera phones. Though there is a 10 megapixel camera equipped Samsung B600, but nothing much about it is known beyond Korea. The top most model of the highly regarded N series phone is loaded with a 5.0 megapixel camera completed with lens crafted by world renowned Carl Zeiss optics. Regular high end mobile imaging features like autofocus, 20x digital zoom, integrated LED flash, image and video editor finds their place in the smartphone's exhaustive feature list. Though imaging is a major part of the Nokia N95's popularity, there is more to this S60 based Symbian smartphone.
The Nokia N95 is an avid music player. On board media player is compatible with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA formats. Dedicated keys for music control, a 3.5 mm audio jack for standard headphones, A2DP Bluetooth stereo wireless, expandable memory card slot and other evolved entertainment features like playlist support, audio-video streaming, FM radio with RDS and many more. The Nokia N95 is one of the strongest communication device available today. While other manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the emerging 3G technology, Nokia N95 features 3.5G features with technologies like HSDPA which is three times as fast as 3G. Non 3G technology like EDGE and GPRS too are very efficient with data connectivity on the go.
The Nokia N95 is equipped with DTM, WiFi, UPnP technology and everything else that one needs to remain connected to the virtual world.With the Nokia N95's built in GPS navigation system, this smartphone is your guide in the real world too. The handset's installed map applications covers over hundred countries so that you never get lost in any part of the globe. This feature will be very beneficial for mobile professionals. Other such useful features aimed at the upwardly mobile classes are TV Output, Office Document Viewer, Push to Talk, Organizer and 3G video calling ability.
Attracting People To Your Website - Smooth And Subtle
10 Cool Ways To Attract People To Your Web Site
1. Give people a free subscription to your e-zine. Almost everyone is publishing a e-zine nowadays so it's important to give something extra with the free subscription. You could offer a free gift or advertising when people subscribe.
2. Provide your visitors with free content. Your content will be more attractive to your visitors if it's up-to-date or original. You could also offer people the option to reprint the content in their e-zine or web site.
3. Offer a free online directory. The directory could be full of interesting ebooks, e-zines,web sites etc. If people find your directory to be a valuable resource they will visit it over and over.
4. Give your visitors a free ebook. You could also include your own ad in the ebook and allow other people to give it away. If you don't want to take the time to write one, you could ask other writers permission to use their articles.
5. Offer free online classes or seminars. They could be held in your web site`s chat room. The idea of "live" information will definitely entice people to visit your web site. You will become known as an expert on the topic.
6. Give visitors a free entry into your contest or sweepstakes. The prizes should be something of interest or value to your visitors. Most people who enter will continually revisit your web site to get the results.7. Let visitors download free software. It could be freeware, shareware, demos etc. You could even turn part of your site into a free software directory. If you created the software, include your ad inside and let other people give it away.
8. Offer free online services or utilities from your web site. They could be search engine submitting, copy writing proofreading etc. The service or utility should be helpful to your target audience.
9. Give free consulting to people who visit your web site. You could offer your knowledge via e-mail or by telephone. People will consider this a huge value because consulting fees can be very expensive.
10. Give your visitors a free membership to your online club. People want to belong to something, why not your online club. You could also give away a free e-zine for club members only.
What You Should Know About Data Backup And Restore Procedures
Learning about data backup and restore procedures is incredibly important, especially so that you can be aware and informed in case a bad situation ever happens to you. For instance, if suddenly the power goes off and you were working on something it could be deleted, however if you know and understand about the available data backup and restore procedures, then you are really going to be prepared and thus will be able to do something about it.What are the Data Backup and Restore Procedures?There are actually various different data backup and restore procedures, however there are certainly the most basic that should be learned about, and the most common data backup and restore procedures would be just the regular way, as in how most people do it on their computer, which is to have an automatic data backup retriever on the system .This way, if the power goes off or for some other reason your computer turns off when you weren't planning it to, and you were working on something and it ends up that you didn't save your files in time, this backup and restore procedure is already in place so that your files can be retrieved once you turn the computer back on.However, you should know that there are further steps that can be taken in regards to your backup and restore procedures, and so you are going to want to make sure that you take all of the necessary steps that you need to, and this means speaking to a professional so that someone who knows what they are talking about will be able to let you know for sure what you are going to need.Basically the results will depend on how much time you spend on the computer, as well as how upgraded your computer is and thus how likely it is to keep from failing on you. Once all of this is taken into consideration, then the professional will be able to figure out what the best data backup and restore procedure would be for you in particular.None of these procedures will be all that expensive, and so you can definitely rest assured in knowing that you will not have to spend an insane amount of money simply over getting a data backup and restore procedure for yourself, which is obviously a very good and positive thing overall.
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