1.8″ 64GB NAND Flash Solid State Drive introduced by Samsung
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Samsung Electronics has announced that it has developed a new 64GB flash solid state drive, which measures just 1.8-inches. This new flash Solid State Drive is based on an eight gigabit single-level-cell NAND, making it able to provide higher performance when compared with conventional SSDs.
Besides, the read and write performance of the new Samsung flash SSD has been increased by 20% and 60% respectively when compared with the 32GB flash Solid State Drive that was introduced by Samsung last year.
The new flash Solid State Drive, which could well be used as a replacement for a hard disk drive, is a secure and reliable storage option. It uses instantly-accessible, non-moving NAND flash memory instead of the noisy, power-hungry, jarring-sensitive rotating disc found in conventional hard drives, allowing it to upload and download data quickly and in a much quieter environment, with minimal power consumption.
The specifications of the Samsung 64GB flash solid state drive are:
# 64MB/s read speed
# 45MB/s write speed
# 15g weight
# 0.5W operation, 0.1W idle power consumption
posted by Sid @ 9:28 PM,
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Searching for sites based on the ever booming Information Technology ??
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Here is the answer
http://information-technology.masterseek.com
Here you will find sites that are in business for information technology. If you are searching for specific information technology businesses, companies, it us better to search in a vetical search engine like Masterseek
Now you must be wondering how a vertical search engine will help..Vertical search engines deliver to businesses what the big sites can’t without the use of complex keyword combinations: relevant and essential content versus an exhaustive return of information.
Business.com their competitors are just directories whereas Masterseek is a search engine plus directory
You can even list your company on Masterseek and get a good exposure based on keywords and additional listing of your products.The price ?? Only 199$ for 12 months..Good isnt it ?? It sure is and for the next three months any basic submission listing is free!!
posted by Sid @ 4:02 PM,
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Understanding Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a set of specifications from Microsoft and it is used to get information about your computer system or network. Say for example if you want to get the information about the physical disks and logical disks at are available on your system, you can very well find it with the help of the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
WMI is been installed on almost all the computers which has Windows Millennium Me), Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003. It can also be downloaded for computers that are using the old Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. WMI provides the users information about regarding the status of the local or remote network computer systems. Moreover, WMI also tend to support actions related to sytem security settings and other changing system properties for authorized users. The Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is very much useful to the systems managers and system administrators in an organization.
posted by Sid @ 10:07 PM,
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About XML Digital Signatures
You know how important is the authentication and data integrity in the current techno world. XML digital signatures plays a very crucial role in maintaining the authentication and data integrity. With the help of XML digital signatures it is easily possible to sign the specific protions of XML document and transfer the data over the web. Likewise, different users can create differnt parts of the XML document and they can sign those parts of that document at differetn times.
With the current increase in volume of online transactions that is happening today, it is very much important to use digital signatures to verify the authenticity of the documents that are involved in such online transactions. Thus XML Digital Signatures are very much helpful to ensure the authenticity and the integrity of XML data transfer. These are now becoming the evolving standards for almost all types of online transactions.
posted by Sid @ 10:05 PM,
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‘Run’N'Drive 3 in 1′ Game pad for PS3, PS2 and PC unveiled by Thrustmaster
Thrustmaster, a reputed developer of peripherals for flight simulation and mechanical sports games, has come out with yet another innovative device to make the gaming experience more enjoyable and user-friendly. Thrustmaster’s latest creation is the ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad for the Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PC platforms.
The Thrustmaster ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad has been designed to deliver gamers the competitive edge in multi-event games, FPS, flight simulators as well as in racing games.
The signature features of the ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad is the Optical Wheel, which is fitted with an optical sensor that offers spot on precision. When translated into gamers’ language, it means that with the ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad, gamers will be able to make flawless curves on racing tracks, zoom in for sniping assignments in FPS missions, perform awesome aerial stunts in flight simulations.
Moreover, this optical wheel can be configured to meet the players’ requirements with 2 sensitivity modes. The Mapping feature enables players to switch all buttons, triggers, and mini-sticks, whereas the Optical Wheel functions to suit gamers’ individual needs.
And that is not all! Courtesy the exclusive technology- which is patent pending at the moment- gamers will be able to apply their favorite gaming configurations to their ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad, to make the most of every game genre. All one has to do is simply save the configuration in the game pad’s internal memory. So you can keep changing and adapting as often as you desire.The ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad has been ergonomically designed, and is thus very comfortable to hold during those long hours of game play. The 7 axis game pad sports 2 curved Triggers with an 8mm stroke for a new level of precision.
The ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1’ game pad and the ‘Run’N’Drive 3 in 1 ‘ Rumble Force will be available from March 23 for a price of 19.99 (approx. Rs. 1700) and £22.99 (approx. Rs. 1950). However, the Rumble Force is only available for the PC.
posted by Sid @ 1:01 PM,
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Kingmax Unveils World’s Smallest USB Drive
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
I would love to have this USB thumb drive, it is the world’s smallest and slimmest USB thumb drive from Kingmax. Measuring just 34- x 12.4- x 2.2-mm, it comes in “512MB ($19), 1GB ($29), 2GB ($39), and 4GB ($55)” varieties.
I have a 256 MB Apacer USB Thmb drive it is 3 years old and one of the many problem I face is it won’t fit into certain Dell computer’s front USB panel that is placed vertically.
My USB thumb drive is too long to enter that USB slot vertically and the best part is, I got this free mini 1GB thumb drive when I purchase my Acer laptop .
Labels: GB, memory, slimmest, usb
posted by Sid @ 6:25 PM,
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Reliable Conference Calls
Thursday, March 15, 2007
I spent a lot of time researching conference call services and I was fortunate enough to stumble on a conference calling service that has some amazing rates like only 4.5 cents/min. per person for direct-dial in conferencing. Plus, there are flexible payment options available. You can pay by credit card or have them invoice you. The conference call service is SaveOnConferences.com and I experienced excellent customer service when I used them recently for my conference calls. There are no contracts to sign, no activation fees or hidden charges. Activation is simple and fast—you can be on your first conference call within minutes. Plus, they give you 24/7 access to an online billing center where you can view account activity and invoices. SaveOnConferences.com offers conference call users so much including free web conferencing with every audio call and International conference call access using their GlobalMeet Service. If anyone misses the conference call, that’s fine. With their free recording feature, absentee participants can listen at their convenience for a low cost per person/minute. If you don’t believe me, sign up today and your first 60 minutes of conference calling will be absolutely free! Go to SaveOnConferences.com to see what I’m talking about and take advantage of all their great services.
posted by Sid @ 7:29 PM,
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SE Launches W660 and Snap-on Speakers
Sony Ericsson has added a new phone to its Walkman range—the W660. The W660 is a 3G phone available in 2 colors Black and Rose Red. This new model also features TrackID. Also introduced are a set of snap-on speakers - The MPS-75.
"The W660 has a finish that stands out among its peers,” explains Steve Walker, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Although the W660 places the emphasis firmly on design, it is also a full member of our Walkman phone family, able to store several hundred full-length songs. That’s important because our research indicates users are listening to more music than ever before – an average of 4.4 hours a day, according to the latest Sony Ericsson Music Monitor.”
The W660 is capable of storing up to around 470 full-length songs (in eAAC+ format) on the 512MB Memory Stick Micro that is included with the packaging. Memory can also be extended if necessary up to 1GB.
The phone is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera, Picture Blogging capability at around 3G of speed and can deliver RSS feeds straight to the phone's desktop.
The MPS-75, snap-on speakers, is essentially a small plug-in speaker unit that is powered directly from the phone itself. The unit is available in Black and Orange. This device can be used with Sony Ericsson music phones incorporating Fast port. The unit weighs 107 g.
The W660 Walkman phone also offers Bluetooth Audio Streaming, for wireless connectivity to compatible devices, such as a Music Bluetooth Receiver or a Stereo Bluetooth Headset.
The W660 Walkman phone is a UMTS 2100 and GPRS 900/1800/1900 device and will be available in selected markets in the second quarter of 2007. The MPS-75 snap-on speakers will be available globally around the same time.
Labels: Ericsson, mobile, phine, sony, walkman
posted by Sid @ 6:43 PM,
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Inexpensive Conference Calls
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
While I was researching conference companies the other day, I stumbled upon StarConferencing.com. Don't know if anyone has heard of them, but it turns out they have the best conference call rate I’ve seen! No kidding! Here’s the best part…a low monthly minimum of $19.99 gets you 500 minutes of conference calling using toll or toll-free access numbers. And if you go beyond 500 minutes for that month, you pay only 3.9 cents/minute per call. It’s that simple! There are no additional fees and you don't have to worry about writing a check every month because it’s automatically charged to your credit card. It’s definitely a worry-free, hassle-free service for anyone who needs to make conference calls because it’s so easy to use and comes with so many great features.
StarConferencing.com uses only the latest technology, including state of the art audio conferencing equipment. You get the latest features and nothing but clear digital connections from a long distance provider. That translates to the best quality and reliable service available. You can sign up and activate your account instantly but you can also cancel anytime you want. Their online account management is great too because it allows you to have 24x7 access to account activity and invoices.
Don’t just believe me, try their free savings calculator . It'll show you exactly how much you’ll be saving by using StarConferencing.com.
posted by Sid @ 8:58 PM,
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Cheap HP Cartridges
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
HP Printers are extremely popular because of their competitive pricing and excellent build quality. It's well known that an HP printer has great print quality that provides great text, colour images and photo prints.
However, when your HP cartridges run out of their ink you will find that buying new HP inkjet cartridges is very very expensive indeed. Luckily you don't have to just pay through the nose ad get on with it!
There are lots of compatible HP cartridges available on the market that work just as well as the original HP cartridge that came with your printer. In fact, compatible HP cartridges often have more ink in them than OEM HP cartridges, meaning you get even better value for money.
So when your HP printer runs out of ink next time round, don't pay for expensive OEM cartridges when you can buy cheaper compatibles instead!
Labels: Cartridges, HP, printer
posted by Sid @ 9:45 PM,
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Wespro WK512S
Monday, March 05, 2007
Names like the Apple iPod, Creative, iRiver are synonymous with 'MP3 Player'. But the question you need to ask yourself is this – 'Is it worth the price considering the features?'
If you’re looking for a non-complicated Mp3/Radio with a low budget, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with Wespro’s new WK512S MP3 player. It has just the right features for just the right price.
Design
The WK512 looks like a miniaturized version Sony Ericsson’s W550i Walkman phone. It comes in 2 colors – Black and White. Its oval design makes it really easy to carry around with you (no edges to tear your pockets). A 5 way navigation pad in front helps simplify your file browsing. It can be used for controlling the volume, scrolling through the menus and changing tracks. The hold and other settings keys are located on the top and although they’re a bit close to one another they are easy enough to manipulate.
The WK512 is an extremely lightweight player, so light, in fact, it seems like it’s just an empty shell. It’s just under 45gms. So all you fitness freaks out there, this is just perfect for you. It’s practically no added weight to your person at all.
The WK512 has a small but clear OLED, dual color display (blue and yellow). Its cuteness quotient is also up there with the iPods of this world.
Conclusion
The bottom line – It’s worth it, even if you don’t want to spend anymore to expand the memory. This is a decently priced player with an FM radio for the people who live in a city that thrives on its radio waves. Transcend has have some serious competition.
The installation CD is provided incase you need to convert files to the acceptable format. As a special offer a set of 2 free music CDs are also added to the pack. For the price of just under Rs. 2000, this is a real steal.
Labels: audio, mp3 player, music, wespro
posted by Sid @ 4:26 PM,
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Yea! Just what we need, a 4th DVD format.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Ugh, as a DVD author I can’t even explain what a huge pain in the ass it is with the one established format out there (DVD) and the 2 HD versions (HD-DVD and Blu-ray). Each is programmed completely differently, need different encodes, and they all have different specs on what they’re capable of. To release on all formats the DVD is done 3 times, with no overlap. So why did I bother telling you this? Because this week, with no end in the format war in sight, steps were taken to ensure both will succeed in the marketplace. Toshiba announced a 51GB, 3-layer disc, still in development. This follows up the January announcement of a disc with HD-DVD on one side and Blu-ray on the other. But wait, There’s more!
New Medium Enterprises annonced a format that can handle true HD using standard red-laser technology. Versatile Multilayer Disc (VMD) can do dual-format so as to solve the newer blue-laser market but it also offers enough capacity for HD with a red-laser with a new VMD format.
NME has been working quietly and quickly to secure region deals around the globe and have partnered with a company called PC Rush to produce low-cost dvd compatible VMD players for around $200, significantly less than any of the current HD-DVD or Blu-ray players.
What we as consumers (and me as a programmer) need is a single format, not a 3rd. Adding another format adds a huge amount of expense into the creation and manufacturing of these DVD’s. And the movie studios aren’t going to eat that difference, they’re going to pass it onto the consumers.
Labels: 51, blu-ray, dvd, format, GB, HDD, latest, new
posted by Sid @ 4:08 PM,
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The Aura Concept Phone Is Fake
Thursday, March 01, 2007
The mobile phone looked very promising and people were expecting to find out more about it, hoping that ASUS would end up releasing it.
With smashing looks and features that weren't that bad either, the Aura was definitely going to be a choice for people who wanted a handset packing what the iPhone lacks, like 3G capabilities and a MicroSD card slot.
It also featured a slender pop-out keyboard and a sliding control bar that could be positioned at various points along the display. Rumor has it that ASUS has ordered the design prototype for the Aura from the Hungarian design company Egy Studio.
The concept phone does in fact appear on Egy Studio's website so it is more than clear that they designed it. But it looks like ASUS has nothing to do with it. Recently, ASUS have announced that they know nothing about this concept phone and the Aura 'is not sanctioned or supported by our company'. Moreover, according to ASUS, the Aura concept phone is not real.
Now the only thing that remains unexplained is why is the ASUS brand stamped on the Aura. That being said, unless ASUS is planning this phone and trying to keep it a secret, the Aura ends up being just another one of those pretty concept phones we get to see on various designers' websites that no one ever considers to actually manufacture. Although most people would like to see this concept become reality, the chances of Aura going into production and later hitting the stores are very slim.
Labels: asus, aura, cell, cell phone, fake, mobile
posted by Sid @ 4:33 PM,
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