Sunday, July 4, 2010

Top iPhone 4 Alternatives -a great phones( options) to have with all the independence which iphone doesn't provide.but can they be as good as i phone 4g-check out.

i phone4g a wonder phone from apple:

  iPhone 4

Finally the much awaited smartphone of the year is here. Although we all knew what it would look like, thanks to several leaks before the phone was announced, which kind of dampened the excitement of a new product announcement. Once again the new iPhone has changed the way we look at phones.

The original iPhone had already set the bar very high when it was launched and it continues to with every subsequent launch. However, the new iPhone 4 goes well beyond what the previous iPhones did, with a slew of amazing new features, many of which have never been seen on any mobile device yet. Let's go through the features that the new iPhone 4 brings to the table.










Nokia N8
substitute for apple for those who want more freedom at the cost of originality.

1]nokia N8
Feature-wise the N8 is as loaded asthe others. An AMOLED capacitive screen that supports multi-touch will display Nokia's redesigned Symbian 3 OS. The star feature of the N8 is its 12 megapixel Carl Zeiss branded camera.

For all those people who are put off by that tiny LED light on many phones, the N8 has a proper Xenon flash - delivering the same blinding strobe you'd get from a digital camera. It also does HD (720p) video recording, just like the iPhone 4.

Now many of these modern phones do 720p, but other than a great view on the screen, wouldn't it be nice to directly hook the phone up to your LCD HDTV? Guess what, the N8 has TV-out support via HDMI and composite - pretty awesome, we say!

The iPhone 4 comes in two colors; black and white. The N8 has a wider variety; including Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue and Orange. Nokia's quoted 370 Euro (approx. Rs. 22,000) pricing for the N8 is very reasonable for a phone that packs in so much.



2]Samsung Galaxy S i9000

Leave it to Samsung to create some of the most feature-crammed phones that ever existed - the Omnia HD being a prime example. While the Omnia HD was great, its Symbian Series 60 OS isn't up to speed with today's Android OS.

Move over Symbian, the Samsung Galaxy S i9000 has set Android 2.1 in its heart. It sports a large 4-inch "Super AMOLED" screen, which Samsung claims to have 20 percent more brightness, 20 percent less power consumption and more importantly 80 percent less sunlight reflection.

It has 8/16GB internal storage, with a microSD slot for further expansion. And you're going to need a lot of memory on this one, since not only does it playback standard def DivX/XviD videos, it also plays back 720p videos directly.

So all those movies on your PC can directly be viewed on the phone, no down-scaling/conversion needed. Try pulling that off, iPhone! The 5 megapixel sensor as expected shoots 720p videos too. 
  

3]Google Nexus One/HTC Desire




















 

These two are very similar phones, and both are manufactured by HTC. It's just that the Nexus One is a "Google-powered" phone, while the Desire has HTC's interface customizations over the same Android OS. Secondly, the Nexus One has a BlackBerry-esque trackball, while the Desire has an optical trackpad.

So how do these phones compare to the iPhone 4? Both have a slightly larger capacitive AMOLED screen (AMOLED delivers vibrant color reproduction). Its resolution is not as awesomely crisp as the iPhone 4's, but is fairly high at 800 x 480 pixels. The Nexus One can already be updated to Android 2.2 (a.k.a Froyo), which is Google's latest version of their mobile OS.

It enables some cool new features like Internet sharing over Wi-Fi and better support for Adobe Flash, along with faster performance. Android has also become, in our opinion, very close in terms of usability to the iPhone OS, give or take a few things from both parties. 

Both have a microSD card slot, which has scope for a lot more memory storage than the iPhone 4's 16 or 32GB fixed space; depending on how many cards you can buy. You can transfer files to other Bluetooth devices, something that even the newest iPhone doesn't allow you.

Both feature a 5 megapixel camera with an LED flash. It can't shoot HD (1280 x 720) videos like the iPhone 4, but rather shoots at DVD resolution (720 x 480), which isn't so bad.

The Nexus One is sold in Indian grey markets for about Rs. 30,000. We hear that the Desire should be officially available here by the end of the month.

4]HTC EVO 4G

The EVO 4G is a CDMA phone with support for WiMAX. WiMAX is that next generation tech that's also referred to as 4G for the sake of simplicity. It's one of the 4G technology, the other one being LTE. Enough with technicality, let's talk about what it can do for you.

In the US, where its sold by CDMA-based carrier Sprint, they say it can hit up to 10 Mbps. That's enough to let you stream HD videos on the phone, without aimlessly staring at the wall/window/whatever for a few minutes, waiting for it to buffer.

The screen is a visual treat at a humongous 4.3 inches. A Qualcomm 1 GHz processor takes care of the number crunching. An 8 megapixel camera lies at the back, and a 1.3 megapixel camera at the front - which is better than most phones that have a 0.3 megapixel front cam. 

So, if you live in the US and feel that 3G speeds aren't fast enough for you, take a look at the EVO 4G. The rest of the world, go back to staring at your HSDPA-ready phone.


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source:techtree]


a wonder called i-pad from apple.

All of the built-in apps on iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen and advanced capabilities of iPad. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these apps that you can’t do on any other device.

Safari

iPad is the best way to experience the web. View whole pages in portrait or landscape on the large Multi-Touch screen. And let your fingers do the surfing. 

Mail

There’s nothing like the Mail app on iPad. With a split-screen view and expansive on-screen keyboard, it lets you see and touch your email in ways you never could before. 

Photos

A vivid LED-backlit IPS display makes viewing photos on iPad extraordinary. Open albums with a tap. Flip through your pictures one by one. Or play a slideshow and share your photos. 

Video

The 9.7-inch high-resolution screen makes iPad perfect for watching podcasts, videos and more. 

YouTube

With the YouTube app designed specifically for iPad, videos are even easier to find. And on the amazing iPad display, they’re more fun to watch. Especially in HD. 

iPod

Reach out and touch your songs. View your album art full-size. iPad makes music look as good as it sounds. 

App Store

You’ll find almost 200,000 apps on the App Store and iPad can run almost all of them. Including everything from games to productivity apps. 

iBooks

Reading is a joy on iPad. Text looks crisp and bright. Pages turn with a flick. And you can download free public-domain books from the iBookstore. Just download the free iBooks app to get started. 

Maps

See more of the world with iPad. Find locations easier than ever with street view, satellite view or new terrain view — all using Google services. 

Calendar

Work, home and everything in between. Your schedules are easy to read and easy to manage on iPad — even all at once. 

Notes

With its large display and on-screen keyboard, iPad makes it easy to jot down quick notes and keep important information on hand. You can even email yourself reminders. 

Home Screen

With just one press of the Home button, you have access to every app on your iPad. 

Contacts

With Contacts on iPad, you can see much more than just names and numbers. And you can do more with them too. 

Spotlight Search

No matter what you’re looking for, Spotlight Search can help you find it. 

Accessibility

Universal access is built into iPad. So right out of the box, Apple makes it easy for people with disabilities to enjoy all that iPad has to offer. 

iWork

The iWork productivity applications that you know and love on the Mac — Keynote, Pages and Numbers — have been completely redesigned for iPad.1 So you can create great-looking presentations, documents and spreadsheets. All using just your fingers. And while they’re easy to use, they’re also the most powerful productivity apps ever built for a mobile device.

Keynote

Create a presentation with custom graphic styles, elegantly designed themes, stunning animations and effects, and powerful new features designed just for iPad. 

Pages

Pages has everything you need to put your words into beautiful documents. Including Apple-designed templates and easy-to-use formatting tools. 

Numbers

Numbers includes over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables and eye-catching charts. So you can create compelling spreadsheets in just a few taps.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

smart buy- nokia 6700 slider[for under 10k with features usually found in high end models]


  • Nokia 6700 slide Specifications

    Design 
  • Hardware
  • Software & Applications
  • Communications
  • Sharing & Internet
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Music & audio
  • Gaming
  • Environmental features
  • Package contents
  • Accessories

Design


Dimensions
  • Form: slide
  • Dimensions: 95.2 x 46.1 x 15.9 mm
  • Weight (with battery): 110 g
  • Volume: 52 cc
Product dimensions
Keys and Input Methods
  • Dedicated image capture key
  • 5 way Navi™ key
  • Call, end, clear and application keys
  • Alpha numeric keypad
Display and User Interface
  • Size: 2.2"
  • Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
  • 16 million colours
  • Ambient light sensor (ALS)
Colours
  • Available colours:




    • Petrol Blue
    • Purple
    • Pink
    • Red
    • Lime
    • Raw Aluminum
Personalisation
  • Customisable profiles
  • Video ringtones
  • Ringtones: mp3, .mid, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA
  • Themes
    • wallpapers
    • screensavers
    • ringtones
    • pre-installed themes
    • changeable colour themes

Hardware


Power Management
  • BL-4CT 860 mAh Li-Ion battery
  • Talk-time (maximum):




    • GSM 4 h
    • UMTS 3 h
  • Standby time (maximum):




    • GSM 300 h
    • UMTS 250 h
  • Music playback time (offline mode, maximum): 29 h
Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.
Operating Frequency
  • Quad band GSM EDGE 850/900/1900/2100
  • WCDMA 900/1900/2100
  • Automatic switching between GSM bands
  • Flight mode
Connectivity
  • Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
  • Support for local and remote SyncML synchronisation
  • High-Speed USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
  • 2.5 mm AV connector
Memory
  • MicroSD memory card slot, hot swappable, up to 16 GB
  • Internal memory: up to 60 MB
Data Network
  • GPRS MSC 32 (RX+TX: 5+1, 4+2, 3+3 - cl. B+C)
  • EDGE Rel. 4: MSC 32 (RX+TX: 5+1, 4+2, 3+3)
  • TCP/IP support
  • HSDPA cat9, maximum speed up to 10.2 Mbps
  • HSUPA cat5, maximum speed up to 2 Mbps
  • Support for MS Outlook synchronisation of contacts, calendar and notes
*Requires data service. Data Services may not be available in all networks. Data transmission speeds may be as high as 10.2 Mbps, but may vary based upon network capabilities and other conditions. The establishment and continuation of a data connection depends on network availability, provider support and signal strength.

Software & Applications


Software platform & user interface
  • S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
  • Symbian OS version 9.3
  • Voice commands
  • FOTA (Firmware update Over The Air)
Personal Information Management (PIM)
  • Calendar and Contacts with location support
  • To-do List
  • Active Notes
  • Recorder
  • Calculator
  • Clock
  • Converter
Applications
  • Freestyle Email
  • Instant Messaging 2.0
  • Nokia Messaging Service
  • Freestyle Calendar
  • Freestyle Contacts
  • Calendar plug-in
  • Active Idle
  • Startup Settings 3
  • My Nokia 4.1
  • Welcome Application 2.1
  • Switch 5.0
  • Settings Wizard 6
  • Facebook (icon launcher)
  • Friendster (icon launcher)
  • Flickr (Application)
  • VOX (Application)
  • Twitter (Icon Launcher)
  • Hi5 (Icon Launcher)
  • MySpace (icon launcher)
  • YouTube (icon launcher)
  • Contacts on Ovi 1.1 (Application)
  • Dantes Camera Application
  • Photos 6.0
  • Simple video Editor 6.1
  • Still Image Editor 3.1
  • Video Center 4.0
  • Image print
  • Music Player
  • FM Radio
  • Browser 7.1 (7.2)
  • Barcode Reader
  • Active notes
  • OVI Store 1.5
  • Search 4.1
  • Voice commands
  • IAD ph2
  • People-Centric homescreen
  • Nokia Maps
* Some services may be available only via downloading or upgrading.

Communications


Email and messaging
  • Freestyle Email client (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS (OMA 1.3)
  • Nokia Messaging (email, IM, presence)
  • OMA email notification support
  • Support for email attachments
  • Mail for Exchange*
  • SMS with support for concatenated SMS for long messages
  • List of recently used numbers in message editor
  • Multiple SMS deletion
  • Audio Messaging (AMS)
  • Common inbox for SMS and MMS messages
  • Message reader (SMS and email with high quality text-to-speech)
*Some services may be available only by downloading or upgrading. Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or email features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ringtones cannot be forwarded.
Call management
  • Integrated hands-free speakerphone
  • Automatic answer with headset or car kit
  • Any key answer
  • Call waiting, call hold, call divert
  • Call timer
  • Talking ringtones
  • Enhanced voice dialling
  • Speed dialling
  • Logging of dialled, received and missed calls
  • Conference calling with up to 3 participants
  • Contacts with images
  • Video calling
  • Vibrating alert (internal)

Sharing & Internet


Browsing and internet
  • Nokia Web Browser 7.1 with Mini Map
  • Supported markup languages: XHTML
  • Supported protocols: WAP 2.0
  • TCP/IP, JavaScript and Flash LIte
  • RSS feeds support
  • Video streaming support
  • Nokia Mobile Search
  • Nokia Download! to support to discover, download, and install add-on applications and widgets
  • Share Online connectivity to popular sharing services

Photography


Camera
  • 5 megapixel camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) with Carl Zeiss optics
  • Still image formats: JPEG, EXIF
  • Autofocus
  • Dual LED flash
  • Zoom up to 8x (digital)
  • Secondary camera for video calls (VGA, 640 x 480 pixels)
Image capture
  • Flash modes: On, off, automatic
  • Flash operating range: 1m
  • White balance modes: automatic, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
  • Capture modes: still, sequence, self-timer, video
  • Colour tone modes: normal, greyscale, sepia, negative
  • Full screen viewfinder
  • Active toolbar
  • Dedicated capture key
  • Landscape (horizontal) orientation
  • Image Editor on device
  • Direct printing to compatible picture printers

Video


Video cameras
  • 5 megapixel main video camera with Carl Zeiss optics
  • Up to 4x digital zoom
  • Secondary camera (QCIF) for video calls
  • Maximum clip length only restricted by available free memory
  • White balance modes: automatic, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent
  • Colour tone modes: normal, greyscale, sepia, negative
  • Video light
Video sharing and playback
  • Video Centre service support
    • download and stream internet videos
    • WMV support
    • RSS feed compatibility
  • Video Editor
  • Share Online connectivity to popular sharing services
  • Support for Flash video
  • Support for video streaming
  • Landscape mode video playback
Video codecs & formats
  • Video capture
    • at up to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) at 15 fps
    • at up to 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) at 30 fps
  • Video recording file formats: MP4 (default), 3GP (for MMS); codecs: H.263, MPEG-4
  • Audio recording file formats: AMR-NB
  • Video playback file formats: MP4, 3GP; codecs H.263, H.264
  • Video calling at up to 176 x 144 pixels; low up to 5 fps, normal up to 10 fps, smooth up to 15 fps
  • DRM support: OMA DRM 2 video, Windows DRM-10, WMV

Music & audio


Music features
  • Nokia Nseries Music Player
    • playlists
    • equaliser
    • selection by artist, album and genre
    • album graphics display
  • Nokia Music Store support
  • Nokia Music Manager (PC application)*
  • Audio file formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+
  • DRM support: OMA DRM 2.0/1.0
  • Ringtones
    • up to 64 voice polyphony MIDI ringtones
    • Nokia ringtones
    • video ringtones
    • NB-AMR audio clips
    • MP3, MP4 and AAC files
*Requires a compatible PC.
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio (87.5-108 MHz/76-90 MHz), RDS

Gaming


Gaming
  • Included games




    • Bounce 2

Environmental features


Energy efficiency
  • Power Save mode, ambient light sensor, unplug charger reminder, High Efficiency Charger AC-8
Materials
  • Free of PVC, nickel free on the product surface and brominated & chlorinated compounds/brominated compounds and chlorinated flame retardants, antimony trioxide
Packaging
  • 100 % recyclable, reduced compact package size/reduced flat package size
Full Eco declaration
Eco content and services
  • Eco zone via Download!/Ovi store
Recycling
  • Device is up to 80 % recyclable
User manual
  • Black & white printing, Green Page with eco tips

Package contents


Standard Sales Package
  • Nokia 6700 slide handset
  • Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101D
  • Nokia 2 GB microSD Card MU-37
  • Nokia Stereo Headset WH-101
  • Nokia High Efficiency Charger AC-8
  • Nokia Battery BL-4CT
  • User guide

Accessories


Recommended accessories
  • Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-105
  • Nokia 16 GB MicroSD card MU-44
  • Nokia Extra Power DC-11
Compatible accessories Using Nokia or other consumer internet services with your mobile device may involve transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission. The availability of particular products, services, and features may vary by region. Please check with your local Nokia dealer for further details and availability of language options. These specifications are subject to change without notice. SAR Eco-declaration Declaration of conformity [source:nokia]