Nokia 5230 Nuron Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia 5230 Nuron Review

Nokia and T-Mobile USA today announced the upcoming availability of the Nokia 5230 Nuron, a smartphone solution for the masses packed with applications, maps with turn-by-turn directions, and more. Operating on T-Mobile’s blazing-fast 3G network, the Nokia Nuron offers dynamic Web browsing and rich experiences on a 3.2″ touch screen. The device is also the first pre-loaded with Ovi Maps, a free turn-by-turn navigation solution from Nokia, and the first to have the Ovi Store pre-loaded, giving consumers access to thousands of compelling applications and games. The Nokia Nuron is expected to be available in the coming weeks exclusively from T-Mobile.
Nokia 5230 Nuron T-Mobile

“The Nokia 5230 Nuron is a great product of our collaboration with T-Mobile USA and provides consumers with more compelling mobile experiences as they navigate, watch video, play games and social network,” said Mark Slater, Vice President, Sales, Nokia. “The Nokia Nuron offers U.S. consumers a unique and compelling mobile experience that caters to their everyday needs and enables them to connect to their passions with an affordable 3G touch smartphone.”
Nokia 5230 Nuron Specs

The Nokia 5230 Nuron is a mobile solution that allows consumers to easily make their way around town, download content and applications to keep them entertained, or help to manage their busy lives. Consumers can keep up with friends and family via IM, text, personal or work e-mail, and offers the ability to easily surf the Web with a full HTML browser.

“Many of our customers are looking for smartphones that deliver a great mobile Web experience with access to games and applications, all at an affordable price,” said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “We are excited to partner with Nokia to offer our customers the Nokia 5230 Nuron, a 3G smartphone for the masses that delivers features like a full touch screen, free turn-by-turn navigation and a premium storefront for applications.”

The Nokia 5230 Nuron is the first U.S. carrier-supported Nokia smartphone to pre-load Ovi Maps, a solution from Nokia that offers consumers free turn-by-turn directions and navigation. Additionally, Ovi Maps makes it easy to discover great places to eat, concerts, movies and more with Lonely Planet guides. Other features include the ability to check the weather forecast and even share one’s current location on Facebook. With pedestrian navigation, Ovi Maps delivers the best routes through pedestrian zones and shortcuts as well as pathways through parks and buildings. Exploring the world or rediscovering your own city has never been easier or more fun with Ovi Maps. Nokia 5230 Nuron also comes preloaded with maps for the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Nokia E7 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia E7 Review

Nokia E7 is the ultimate business smartphone. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board, the Nokia E7 provides direct, real-time and secure access to corporate email inboxes and other personal applications. Equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, business users will find the Nokia E7 is the perfect shape and size to work on documents, review spreadsheets, or read and edit slides. For corporate peace of mind, a combination of business grade security solutions is available.
Nokia E7 Specs

Nokia E7 is built on the new version of Symbian, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts — all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia’s new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

With content for everyone
The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are
Free access to Ovi Maps, the world’s most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

Nokia C7 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia C7 Review

Nokia C7 is beautifully crafted, sleek social networking smartphone. Get live updates from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and keep track of new email from your Yahoo! or Gmail accounts directly on the homescreen. The Nokia C7 features a 3.5-inch AMOLED display and a stunning combination of stainless steel, glass and soft edges. Nokia C7 estimated retail price is EUR 335, excluding taxes and subsidies.
Nokia C7 Specs

Nokia C7 is built on the new version of Symbian, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts — all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia’s new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. Users of Nokia C7 will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

With content for everyone
The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are
Free access to Ovi Maps, the world’s most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.
Nokia C7 Price

Nokia C7 will probably rolls with the price at EUR335 that is quite close to the top-end Nokia N8 at EUR370 before subsidies and taxes.

Nokia 7230 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia 7230 is made for the design-conscious consumer and optimized for socializing and sharing with those closest to you. Nokia 7230 is a slider phone, which provides an impressive level of technology encased within a typically Nokia styled handset. The unit is compact at only 98 mm x 48 mm wide whilst weighing only 100 g in weight. It offers an impressive screen as well as 3G connectivity and media playing capabilities.

The handset provides a 2.4 inch TFT display screen, which is both colourful and large enough to display imagery in a capable fashion. Within the confines of its 240 x 320 pixel screen size it is able to display up to 256,000 colours. The unit provides both ring and vibration alert types with the option to use downloaded MP3 files as ringtones. In addition a speakerphone and a 3.5 mm audio jack are also provided.

Nokia 7230 comes with an MP4/MP3 media player, which supports all major audio and video file formats, whilst the included stereo FM radio comes with RDS capabilities offers the means to listen to a wide variety of radio broadcasts from around the country. In addition for entertainment, the handset provides a variety of games which include Snake III, Sudoku II and Rally start as well as the ability to download a variety of other games if desired.

Nokia 7230 comes with a 3.15 mega pixel camera which operates at a pixel resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and offers effective snapshot style imagery. In addition the camera also doubles up as a video capture device, allowing the recording of video at QCIF quality and at 8 frames per second.

Connectivity comes in the form of class of 32 versions of GPRS and EDGE, whilst the inclusion of both USB in micro format and blue tooth provides additional means of connectivity. The unit also offers 3G connectivity as standard. The unit comes with 45 MB of internal memory, with most packages including a 2 GB card which can be utilised in the microSD card slot. The aforementioned slot can be utilised to increase memory capacity up to 16 GB by utilising further cards.

Sony Ericsson C905 Silver

Sony Ericsson C905 Silver

Sony Ericsson C905 Silver has hit the market with a bang. The world of mobile communications has reached higher levels and one can count on these metallic devices to fulfil their personal and professional needs. Sony Ericsson C905 Silver is highly appreciated for its 8 mega pixels camera which is endowed with some of the best features such as the auto-focus, xenon flash, face detection, smart contrast etc. The user can explore these features to hone up his/her photographic skills. The gadget has a built-in GPS-receiver, which makes it easy for the user to reach to an unknown destination. The gadget is also enhanced with Google maps which allows the user to view any place on this earth. The device is empowered with a dynamic media player which delivers crisp sound quality for listening of rocking music tracks. The TrackID recognition allows the user to identify the name of the artist, song and album. Moreover, the radio feature will make for a complete entertainer as one can listen popular songs. The TFT display will make for perfect viewing and its dimensions will enable the user to carry it around with comfort. The phone has a variety of messaging options which enable the user to remain connected with family and friends.

Sony Ericsson T303

Sony Ericsson T303
Many things are different about this recent mobile product from the well-known brand, Sony Ericsson. This recent marvel is known as the Sony Ericsson T303 and it is a device which is perhaps one of the the most stylish mobile handsets ever made by this company. This is a handset which belongs to a different genre of excellence completely, with a TFT screen capable of harbouring high quality display due to the presence of a decent resolution. The other features of the Sony Ericsson T303 are also notable due to their facet of being marvellous by their very nature. Hence, the performance of Bluetooth v2.0 and USB is the assurance for high quality data exchange and the high speed of data transmission is a routine feature as this device uses GPRS Class 10(4+1/3+2 slots option). Another fantastic feature of the Sony Ericsson T303 is its MP3 player and its capability to invest happiness to a great degree to the user, hence making this handset into a marvellous feat of mobile creation.

Nokia C6 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia C6 – the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glass design. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music, and download apps and games from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR 260, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia C6 is built on the new version of Symbian, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts — all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia’s new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

With content for everyone
The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are
Free access to Ovi Maps, the world’s most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

New gear for on-the-go
Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an improved audio experience with active noise cancellation and a collection of five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a variety of needs, including hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.

Features of Nokia C6:
Symbian smartphone with a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
3.2-inch touchscreen (640 x 360 pixel), and 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash
Direct access to Facebook feeds right from Nokia C6?s homescreen
Full suite of email and social networking capabilities
A-GPS for Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation
Access to thousands of applications from Nokia Ovi Store
Colour Option: Black or White
Talk time: Up to 7 days; Standby time: Up to 16 days
Dimensions: 113.4 x 53 x 16.8 mm; Weight: 150 g (with battery)
Available in Q2 2010 for an estimated retail price of EUR 220

Nokia E5 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Rounding off the trio is the latest addition to the Nokia Eseries range, the Nokia E5. Designed for those that want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives, the Symbian-based Nokia E5 follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63. The Nokia E5 combines high quality business features with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone.

The Nokia E5 is perfect for managing busy schedules with a variety of productivity applications available in the Ovi Store. And with direct access to over 90 percent of the world’s corporate email through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, it’s easy to keep in contact from anywhere.

Estimated price of the Nokia E5 is EUR 180, before taxes and subsidies, with expected availability in the third quarter of 2010.

Features of Nokia E5:
S60 3rd edition-based Business smartphone with full QWERTY keypad
2.4-inch QVGA screen display and 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
Business grade security and device management capabilities
Direct access to more than 90% of the world’s corporate email via Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler
5 variants of colour – Carbon Black, Chalk White, Sky Blue, Copper Brown and Silver Grey
Talk time: Up to 18.5 hours; Standby time: Up to 29 days
Dimensions: 115 x 58.9 x 12.8 mm; Weight: 126 grams (with battery)
Available in Q3 2010 for around EUR 180

Nokia C3 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

The Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world’s most popular mobile phone platform – Series 40 – and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the homescreen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

At an estimated price of EUR 90, before taxes and subsidies, the Nokia C3 also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning first time users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. Other notable features are the Wi-Fi connectivity, a two megapixel camera, rich color 2.4 inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010 in a variety of appealing colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink.

Features of Nokia C3:
First (Series 40) S40 handset with full QWERTY keyboard
Direct access to social networks right from Nokia C3?s homescreen
Manage popular social networks like Facebook and Twitter
2.4-inch screen display and 2 megapixel camera
Pre-loaded with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat
3 variants of color – golden white, slate grey and hot pink
Talk time: Up to 7 hours; Standby time: Up to 20 days
Dimensions: 115.5 x 58.1 x 13.6 mm; Weight: 114 grams (include battery)
Available in Q2 2010 for approximately EUR 90

Nokia X5 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia X5 Review

Nokia unveiled the new Nokia X5, its latest full QWERTY music device which makes messaging, social networking and listening to your favourite music fun and easy when on the move. The unique, square slider design makes it a perfect device for teens who enjoy Facebook, chatting, games, music and staying in touch with their peers in unlimited ways. The square slider design is quite similar to Motorola Flipout.
Nokia X5 Apps

Favorite contacts, emails and social networking sites can be accessed directly from the home screen which makes sending messages and status updates a breeze. Thousands of games and other social networking, entertainment and personalization apps can be downloaded from Ovi Store. On top of that, the Nokia X5 has a great music player with excellent sound quality and loud speakers, offering easy access to the device’s music collection with space for up to 1000 tracks with a 2GB in-box memory card, expandable up to 32GB. In select markets, the Nokia X5 will include Nokia’s Comes With Music, the unlimited music download service with access to millions of tracks. With the fun “Surprise Me” feature, you can spin the phone when playing music to jump to a random track.
Nokia X5 Price

Available in a variety of cool colors, the Nokia X5 is expected to begin shipping during the third quarter of 2010 with an estimated retail price of EUR 165 before taxes and subsidies.

HTC EVO Shift 4G Review

HTC EVO Shift 4G follows in the footsteps of the award-winning HTC EVO 4G bringing customers an attractive, streamlined design with the addition of a sliding QWERTY keyboard and an astonishing list of features. Beyond the latest version of the highly acclaimed HTC Sense user experience, HTC EVO Shift also boasts the power of 4G, Android™ 2.2, a 5MP camera/720p HD camcorder and a 3.6-inch capacitive touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom capability.
HTC EVO Shift 4G Review

HTC EVO Shift’s custom Web browser is optimized for convenient mobile use with functions like pinch-to-zoom and automatically reflowing text, while Sprint 4G speeds deliver a full, no-compromise Internet experience. Adobe Flash technology ensures that rich Internet content, such as embedded video and animation, are displayed the way they are meant to be seen.

The slide out full QWERTY keyboard makes staying in touch with friends and family through messaging and social networking quick and easy. With built-in mobile hotspot functionality, HTC EVO Shift 4G also allows up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including a laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device, to enjoy the benefits of 3G/4G speeds on the go.
HTC EVO Shift 4G Specs

* Qualcomm® MSM7630 (800 MHz) processor.
* Dimensions: 4.6″ x 2.3″ x .6″ (LxWxT).
* Weight: 5.9 ounces.
* Main display: 3.6” WVGA (800×480) 65K colors.
* Battery life: 6 hours of talk time*.
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery.
* Memory: 2GB ROM, 512MB RAM.

HTC EVO Shift 4G Features

* 3G/4G capability.
* 3.6” capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback.
* World-class HTML browser – quality that rivals that of netbooks.
* Android 2.2, with access to more than 100,000 apps on Android Market.
* Simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi coverage areas, enabling Web surfing and more while talking.
* GoogleTM mobile services including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM.
* Access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words.
* Updated HTC Sense, highly acclaimed user experience, which includes FriendStream™ to integrate Facebook, Twitter and more into a single flow of updates.
* Visual voicemail.
* Messaging – personal and business email, IM and text messaging.
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices.
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – peak download speeds of 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 Mbps.
* 5MP autofocus camera and 720p HD camcorder.
* High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds.
* Capture and share HD-quality video (720p) from your phone.
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack.
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store.
* Amazon Kindle – an e-Reader in the palm of your hands, with you everywhere you go!
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV® and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM.
* Stereo Bluetooth® 2.1.
* Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g/n.
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS.
* Expandable memory: 2GB microSD card included; supports up to 32GB.

Cameron Alert: “Avatar” Not For Small Screen

No one will not disagreeing with that the Avatar can bring wonderful cinematic experience only on 3D screen and on large screen. Now in these days as per technology growth people are using different screens sizes like cell phone, laptop or a tablet for watching movies and all, Isn’t unusual.

James Cameron delivers the word on upcoming Blu-ray technology of Avatar earlier at CTIA. He also mentioned that “watching the movie on an iPhone is “dumb.”

“I don’t feel that I’m making movies for iPhones. If someone wants to watch it on an iPhone, I’m not going to stop them, especially if they’re paying for it, but I don’t recommend it. I think it’s dumb, when you have characters that are so small in the frame that they’re not visible,” Cameron said.

Cameron revel same experience on laptops. “I don’t know. I’ve never watched Avatar on a laptop. I guess it probably works, but I don’t recommend it,” he said.

Although people are having the same opinion on that the huge screen is a best way to enjoy time despite wasting time on small size screen. There is particular condition that is good enough to watch streaming films and videos on most popular and known device i.e. iPhone, laptop, or (gasp!) an iPad.

So I hope guys you will never allow ruining your precious time to enjoy with small screen size. Go ahead to big screen and cash your money & time.

Asus G51J 3D Gaming Laptop

Asus has now introduced its New Technology named "Asus G51J 3D Gaming Laptop". Asus G51J 3D Gaming Laptop has arrived in India with a price tag of Rs. 99,000 along with a global warranty period of two years.

Asus G51J 3D Gaming Laptop is embellished with smart features.It is provides a clear wide display with a 15.6-inch LCD HD LED back light 120Hz display having a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. You can also play Nvidia 3D Vision friendly games also on this device. It is powered by the latest processor, a quad-core 1.6GHz Intel Core i7-720QM processor,Blu-ray Combo optical drive, a 2 mega pixel built-in camera and a laser gaming mouse. The best part of the Asus G51J 3D Gaming Laptop is, that it is equipped with the fresh 3D Technology and you can enjoy the fun by using special 3D glasses.

Laser Decontamination: Shine a Light

Using lasers to decontaminate the site of a chemical explosion

April 26, 2010 - Dhiren Barot was an al Qaeda operative involved in plots to blow up the London subway, among other targets. To maximize the damage and the terror, he planned to pack some of his bombs with toxic gas. Fortunately, in August 2004, British authorities nabbed Barot and his accomplices before they could carry out their attacks.

But the threat of a gas attack remains. At some point, someone might succeed where Barot failed. That’s why it’s important to be ready. The right response to such an attack could minimize exposure and save hundreds of thousands of American lives.

Chemists at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been studying decontamination techniques for almost a decade. Their job is to plan for the worst. With funding and guidance from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), they’re researching ways to help the nation respond to and clean up after potential chemical attacks.

Many building materials—like cement and brick—are extremely porous. Getting contaminants off surfaces like these is difficult, since they can inhabit cracks and pores. Cleaning up chemical-contaminated structures can be difficult, costly, and time-consuming. For one thing, most preferred methods employ other chemicals, like bleach solutions, which can be corrosive and aggressive to many types of surfaces.

One day, lasers could play a big role, according to Donald Bansleben, the program manager in S&T’s Chemical and Biological Division. “Lasers could help to scrub chemical-contaminated buildings clean and become a tool in the toolbox to speed a facility’s return to normal operations.”

Water inhabits those cracks and pores, too, and that’s where lasers come in. INL chemists have shown that laser pulses can flash that water into steam, carrying the contaminants back to the surface for removal by chelation or other means. “It’s a kind of laser steam-cleaning,” says chemist Bob Fox.

When INL began investigating lasers, researchers were looking for ways to dispose of radioactive contamination after a dirty bomb. Under the new S&T program, the team has been extending its work to chemical-weapon decontamination. While no terrorist has managed to deploy a dirty bomb, the same cannot be said of chemical agents.

As a new remediation technology, lasers show promise. In a series of tests still underway at the Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground, the INL researchers have been using ltraviolet-wavelength lasers to scrub surfaces clean of sulfur mustard gas and VX, a nerve agent. The tests have proved successful so far, even on complex, porous surfaces like concrete.

Lasers can degrade weapons like VX in two ways: photochemically or photothermally. In photochemical decomposition, high-energy laser photons blast apart chemical bonds, slicing the agent into pieces. In photothermal decomposition, photons heat up the target surface enough to speed along natural degradation reactions. In some cases, the intense heat by itself can cause contaminant molecules to fall apart.

Knowing how chemical contaminants fall apart is key, because some of the elements resulting from their degradation products can themselves be hazardous. But according to Fox, the tests look good in this regard, too. “The lasers are showing neutralization of the agent without generation of dangerous byproducts,” he says.

And even if they’re not used to degrade VX or other agents, lasers could still be helpful in cleanup scenarios. Laser light could blast nasty chemicals off a wall, for example, and an integrated vacuum system could suck them up.

While using lasers to decontaminate office buildings or subway stations may sound like science fiction, Fox and his team are merely adapting an established technology. Lasers have been used in cleanup capacities for more than a decade. Dentists employ them, for example, to kill periodontal bacteria and quash mouth infections. Doctors use them to remove tattoos. And lasers have recently become a common tool to restore precious artwork.

Laser technology has other commercial applications. Some cleanup and restoration firms are already using lasers to scrub soot off building facades. And these industrial operations often use automated lasers, demonstrating that laser work can be done remotely, minimizing risks to remediation personnel responding to a chemical or radiological attack.

Fox stresses that laser decontamination is in the proof-of-principle stage, and is not an anti-terror panacea. Still, several government agencies are paying close attention as the INL team showcases the technology’s promise.

As for biological decontamination, like what was needed in the U.S. after the 2001 anthrax attacks, Fox has not yet tested bacteria-laden surfaces. “I don’t know,” he says. “But I’m willing to shine my light on anything.”

EPA Opens Access to Chemical Information/Searchable database on chemical hazard, exposure and toxicity data now available

04/29/2010 - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making it easier to find chemical information online. EPA is releasing a database, called ToxRefDB, which allows scientists and the interested public to search and download thousands of toxicity testing results on hundreds of chemicals. ToxRefDB captures 30 years and $2 billion of testing results.

“Tens of thousands of chemicals are in commerce and current chemical testing is expensive and time consuming. Results from chemical testing are scattered throughout different sources,” said Dr. Robert Kavlock, director of EPA’s National Center for Computational Toxicology. “ToxRefDB allows the public to search, find and compare available studies about chemical toxicity and potential health effects.”

ToxRefDB provides detailed chemical toxicity data in an accessible format. It is a part of ACToR (Aggregated Computational Toxicology Resource), an online data warehouse that collects data from about 500 public sources on tens of thousands of environmentally relevant chemicals, including several hundred in ToxRefDB. Those interested in chemical toxicity can query a specific chemical and find all available public hazard, exposure, and risk-assessment data, as well as previously unpublished studies related to cancer, reproductive, and developmental toxicity.

ToxRefDB connects to an EPA chemical screening tool called ToxCast. ToxCast is a multi-year, multi-million dollar effort that uses advanced science tools to help understand biological processes impacted by chemicals that may lead to adverse health effects. ToxCast currently includes 500 fast, automated chemical screening tests that have assessed over 300 environmental chemicals. ToxRefDB, along with ACToR, allows users to take advantage of this linkage to find and download these results.

ToxRefDB contains toxicity information that forms the basis for pesticide risk assessments when combined with other sources of information, such as those on exposure and metabolism.

Volcanic Ash Research Shows How Plumes End Up in the Jet Stream

April 19, 2010 - BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo volcanologist, an expert in volcanic ash cloud transport, published a paper recently showing how the jet stream – the area in the atmosphere that pilots prefer to fly in – also seems to be the area most likely to be impacted by plumes from volcanic ash.

"That's a problem," says Marcus I. Bursik, PhD, one of the foremost experts on volcanic plumes and their effect on aviation safety, "because modern transcontinental and transoceanic air routes are configured to take advantage of the jet stream's power, saving both time and fuel.

"The interaction of the jet stream and the plume is likely a factor here," says Bursik, professor of geology in the UB College of Arts and Sciences. "Basically, planes have to fly around the plume or just stop flying, as they have, as the result of this eruption in Iceland."

In some cases, if the plume can be tracked well enough with satellites, pilots can steer around the plume, he notes, but that didn't work in this case because the ash drifted right over Britain.

Bursik participated in the first meetings in the early 1990s between volcanologists and the aviation industry to develop methods to ensure safe air travel in the event of volcanic eruptions. He and colleagues authored a 2009 paper called "Volcanic plumes and wind: Jet stream interaction examples and implications for air traffic" in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research.

"In the research we did, we found that the jet stream essentially stops the plume from rising higher into the atmosphere," he says. "Because the jet stream causes the density of the plume to drop so fast, the plume's ability to rise above the jet stream is halted: the jet stream caps the plume at a certain atmospheric level."

Bursik says that new techniques now in development will be capable of producing better estimates of where and when ash clouds from volcanoes will travel.

He and his colleagues have proposed a project with researchers at the University of Alaska that would improve tracking estimates to find out where volcanic ash clouds are going.

"What we get now is a mean estimate of where ash should be in atmosphere," says Bursik, "but our proposal is designed to develop both the mean estimate and estimates of error that would be more accurate and useful. It could help develop scenarios that would provide a quantitative probability as to how likely a plane is to fly through the plume, depending on the route."

Bursik also is working with other researchers at UB, led by UB geology professor Greg Valentine, on a project called VHub, a 'cyber infrastructure for collaborative volcano research and mitigation.'

VHUB would speed the transfer of new tools developed by volcanologists to the government agencies charged with protecting the public from the hazards of volcanic eruptions. That international project, which Valentine heads up at UB, with researchers at Michigan Technological University and the University of South Florida, was funded recently by the National Science Foundation.

Bursik's co-authors on the jet stream paper are Shannon E. Kobs and Aaron Burns, both former UB graduate students in geology, L.I. Bazanova and I.V. Melekestves, of the Russian Academy of Sciences, A. Kurbatov of the University of Maine, Orono, and D.C. Pieri of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at California Institute of Technology.

The research was funded by NSF, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and California Institute of Technology and Science Applications International Corp.

Bursik and Valentine are members of the UB Center for GeoHazards Studies at http://www.geohazards.buffalo.edu, which is supporting the UB2020 goals in Extreme Events.

Scientists Discover Substance That Causes Pain

Finding could lead to development of non-addictive painkillers, study suggests

By Robert Preidt

WEDNESDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- The human body produces a substance similar to capsaicin -- which makes chili peppers hot -- at sites of pain, and blocking production of this substance can ease pain, a new study shows.

The findings may lead to the development of non-addictive painkillers, according to the researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

In work with mice, the scientists found that a family of fatty acids called oxidized linoleic acid metabolites (OLAMs) play an important role in the biology of pain.

"This is a major breakthrough in understanding the mechanisms of pain and how to more effectively treat it," senior investigator Kenneth Hargreaves, chair of the Department of Endodontics in the Dental School at the UT Health Sciences Center, said in an UT news release.

"These data demonstrate, for the first time, that OLAMs constitute a new family of naturally occurring capsaicin-like agents, and may explain the role of these substances in many pain conditions. This hypothesis suggests that agents blocking either the production or action of these substances could lead to new therapies and pharmacological interventions for various inflammatory diseases and pain disorders such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and others, including pain associated with cancer."

The researchers developed two new classes of analgesic drugs that target OLAMs.

"Nearly everyone will experience persistent pain at some point in their lifetime," Dr. Hargreaves said. "Our findings are truly exciting because they will offer physicians, dentists and patients more options in prescription pain medications. In addition, they may help circumvent the problem of addiction and dependency to pain medications, and will have the potential to benefit millions of people who suffer from chronic pain every day."

The research was published April 26 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Cook County Officer Named Director of Chicago Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory

April 29, 2010 - Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), was joined today by the Board of Directors of the Chicago Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (RCFL) in announcing that a Cook County Sheriff’s Police Officer has been named as Director of the Chicago digital evidence processing and recovery center.

John T. Dziedzic, a 13-year veteran of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, was named Director by the laboratory’s board, succeeding FBI Special Agent Keith Johnson, who returned to Washington, D.C. last month, where he was assigned to the Office of the Directorate of Intelligence. Investigator Dziedzic has served as the Acting Director of the laboratory since March and has been the Assistant Director of the facility since 2007. Investigator Dziedzic began his service at the Chicago RCFL as a digital forensic examiner in October of 2005 and is the first non-FBI employee to head the Chicago laboratory.

In announcing the selection of Investigator Dziedzic as the new Director of the RCFL, Mr. Grant noted the significant contribution that the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has made to the laboratory since its inception in 2004. Said Mr. Grant: “As a founding member of the Chicago RCFL, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has played a significant role in the development of the facility. With the selection of Investigator Dziedzic as the new director, they are now playing an even greater role in providing digital forensic services to law enforcement agencies throughout the Chicago area.”

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart added: “John is a phenomenal employee who has always shown a natural aptitude for computer forensics, as well as great leadership skills. We are proud of John and the work he’s done and are gratified to see that others also recognize his many talents. We know that he will continue to represent the department well in his new capacity.”

Located at 610 South Canal Street, the Chicago RCFL opened in 2004. The RCFL recently earned accreditation from the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors for the storage, examination and processing of digital and multi-media evidence. The Chicago facility was the fourth digital evidence laboratory of its kind to open in the U.S., although there are now 16 similar facilities in operation nationwide.

Although funded by the Department of Justice, the Chicago RCFL is a collaborative effort of both the FBI and participating agencies. At present, personnel from the Chicago, Lombard, Joliet and Palatine Police Departments, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police and the City of Chicago’s - Office of Inspector General are assigned to the Chicago facility. All personnel assigned to the RCFL are certified by the FBI as computer forensic examiners and must adhere to strict operational policies and procedures.

New Air Force cyberspace badge guidelines released

4/27/2010 - PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz has approved the new cyberspace badge and associated wear criteria.

In his Apr. 21 memorandum, General Schwartz set forth guidelines and addressed standard eligibility requirements for officers working in the cyberspace domain. Eligibility criteria for enlisted personnel are slated for release in a future message.

Maj. Gen. Michael Basla, Air Force Space Command vice commander, who will wear the new badge, highlighted its significance.

"The Air Force mission -- to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace -- acknowledges the significance and interrelationship of our three operational domains in effective warfighting. The establishment of the Air Force cyberspace badge underscores the crucial operational nature of the cyberspace mission," General Basla said.

Lt. Gen. William T. Lord, the Air Force's chief of warfighting integration and chief information officer said the new badge reflects the importance of cyber operations.

"The Air Force's cyberspace operators must focus on operational rigor and mission assurance in order to effectively establish, control and leverage cyberspace capabilities," he said. "The new cyberspace operator badge identifies our cyberspace professionals with the requisite education, training and experience to operate in this new critical domain. The badge symbolizes this new operational mindset and the Air Force's commitment to operationalize the cyberspace domain."

The new badge is authorized in three levels: basic, senior and master. Badge level eligibility criteria are consistent with those listed in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. The guidance for the cyberspace badge will be included in the next revision of the AFI.

Certain officers are "grandfathered" and eligible to wear the new badge. Officers converting from the 33S to the 17D Air Force Specialty Code on April 30 are authorized the basic cyberspace badge. Officers may continue to wear the communications and information badge at the authorized level until Oct. 1, 2011.

Upon completing the Distance Learning Cyberspace Operations Transition Course -- the "X- course," Undergraduate Network Warfare Training or meeting criteria for upgrade, officers who earned the senior or master level communications and information badge are authorized to wear that same level of the cyberspace badge.

Officers from other AFSCs who have completed the X-course and have at least one year of cyberspace experience since Jan. 1, 2006, also are eligible to wear the cyberspace badge. The 17D career field manager is coordinating with Air Force Space Command's Space and Cyberspace Professional Management Office to identify eligible officers.

Beyond the grandfathering period, standard eligibility criteria will apply and officers will be identified in orders published by the commander of Air Force Space Command, who is responsible for cyberspace force development.

The AFSPC commander, in conjunction with the Air Staff functional authorities responsible for cyberspace-related specialties, will regularly approve authorization orders listing additional officers who have earned the badge.

The design element of the badge holds significant meaning. The lightning bolt wings signify the cyberspace domain while the globe signifies the projection of cyber power world-wide. The globe, combined with lightning bolt wings, signifies the Air Force's common communications heritage. The bolted wings, centered on the globe, are a design element from the Air Force seal signifying the striking power through air, space and cyberspace. The orbits signify the space dimension of the cyberspace domain.

The new badge is equal in precedence to the aeronautical and space badges. Those awarded multiples of the cyberspace, aeronautical and space badges must wear the cyberspace badge above the others while serving in a cyberspace billet.

Humanoid Robot

NASA Outlines Big Plans for Humanoid Robot

April 29, 2010: Astronauts on board the International Space Station will soon have a new roommate--and it's not human.

It's a humanoid.

In Sept. 2010, space shuttle Discovery will deliver Robonaut 2--"R2" for short--to the ISS, where it will become the first humanoid robot to travel and work in space. Developed jointly by NASA and General Motors, R2 looks a bit like C-3PO of Star Wars fame but lacks the chatty robot's gift of gab. That's okay, because the humans on board need a worker that can wield more useful tools than a sharp tongue.

"Our goal is for R2 to perform routine maintenance tasks, freeing up the station crew for more important work," explains Ron Diftler, Robonaut Project Manager at Johnson Space Center. "Here's a robot that can see the objects it's going after, feel the environment, and adjust to it as needed. That's pretty human. It opens up endless possibilities!"

The team hopes to teach R2 to do all kinds of things on the space station. For example, R2 might do delicate tasks like set up science experiments for the crew, or it might just as easily run a vacuum cleaner.

R2 won't be given free run of the ship, at least not right away. Initially, the new robot will be fastened to one location in the station's Destiny Lab, but the goal is for R2 to later move about.

"We want to give R2 one leg to grab on and anchor itself to different places. It will use its hands to move itself around from place to place inside the station much like an astronaut moves around."

First, R2 must be tested and evaluated for zero-g and other space environment effects. Then it will slowly earn its stripes by progressing from simple tasks, like monitoring its own health, to more complicated jobs.

The ground team and the ISS crew will control the robot with identical systems, each comprising a GUI (graphical user interface) on a computer screen and pushbutton navigation.

"R2 operates under 'supervised autonomy,' " says Diftler."It can think for itself within the limits we give it. We'll send it scripts – sequences of commands."

That's how, for example, the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity are controlled. But there's a difference.

"Our robot can 'see,' and it takes only 2 to 6 seconds for the video to get to us, so we can observe in near real time. (For comparison, the one-way video travel time from Mars is typically more than 10 minutes.) If we see R2 doing something that isn't working, we can immediately tell it, 'Stop that. Try this instead.'"

Diftler likens working with R2 to supervising a new employee. "At first you'd give them lots of detailed instructions, but later, once you work out any problem areas, you'd just check in on them once in a while."

His team will continue, however, to improve the space-bound robot's opportunities for advancement. "For instance, as we develop this robot more fully, its vision system will allow us to fine tune its movements. We'll be able to adjust how R2 reaches out to grab a target."

With the simple addition of legs or wheels, R2 could someday scout an area on a planet or asteroid where humans might land, or it could set up and take down workstations or a habitat.

Eventually, R2 could become such a familiar member of the crew, astronauts will find themselves saying "excuse me" when they bump into the humanoid. But how will R2 respond?

Adding speech is relatively easy, according to Diftler, but not a priority at the moment. "R2 will be working alone a lot. It won't really need to talk."

C-3PO once called R2D2 an "overweight glob of grease." Maybe it's just fine to leave this robot speechless for now.

Humanoid Robot

NASA Outlines Big Plans for Humanoid Robot


April 29, 2010: Astronauts on board the International Space Station will soon have a new roommate--and it's not human.
It's a humanoid.
In Sept. 2010, space shuttle Discovery will deliver Robonaut 2--"R2" for short--to the ISS, where it will become the first humanoid robot to travel and work in space. Developed jointly by NASA and General Motors, R2 looks a bit like C-3PO of Star Wars fame but lacks the chatty robot's gift of gab. That's okay, because the humans on board need a worker that can wield more useful tools than a sharp tongue.

"Our goal is for R2 to perform routine maintenance tasks, freeing up the station crew for more important work," explains Ron Diftler, Robonaut Project Manager at Johnson Space Center. "Here's a robot that can see the objects it's going after, feel the environment, and adjust to it as needed. That's pretty human. It opens up endless possibilities!"

The team hopes to teach R2 to do all kinds of things on the space station. For example, R2 might do delicate tasks like set up science experiments for the crew, or it might just as easily run a vacuum cleaner.

R2 won't be given free run of the ship, at least not right away. Initially, the new robot will be fastened to one location in the station's Destiny Lab, but the goal is for R2 to later move about.

"We want to give R2 one leg to grab on and anchor itself to different places. It will use its hands to move itself around from place to place inside the station much like an astronaut moves around."

First, R2 must be tested and evaluated for zero-g and other space environment effects. Then it will slowly earn its stripes by progressing from simple tasks, like monitoring its own health, to more complicated jobs.

The ground team and the ISS crew will control the robot with identical systems, each comprising a GUI (graphical user interface) on a computer screen and pushbutton navigation.

"R2 operates under 'supervised autonomy,' " says Diftler."It can think for itself within the limits we give it. We'll send it scripts – sequences of commands."

That's how, for example, the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity are controlled. But there's a difference.

"Our robot can 'see,' and it takes only 2 to 6 seconds for the video to get to us, so we can observe in near real time. (For comparison, the one-way video travel time from Mars is typically more than 10 minutes.) If we see R2 doing something that isn't working, we can immediately tell it, 'Stop that. Try this instead.'"

Diftler likens working with R2 to supervising a new employee. "At first you'd give them lots of detailed instructions, but later, once you work out any problem areas, you'd just check in on them once in a while."

His team will continue, however, to improve the space-bound robot's opportunities for advancement. "For instance, as we develop this robot more fully, its vision system will allow us to fine tune its movements. We'll be able to adjust how R2 reaches out to grab a target."

With the simple addition of legs or wheels, R2 could someday scout an area on a planet or asteroid where humans might land, or it could set up and take down workstations or a habitat.

Eventually, R2 could become such a familiar member of the crew, astronauts will find themselves saying "excuse me" when they bump into the humanoid. But how will R2 respond?

Adding speech is relatively easy, according to Diftler, but not a priority at the moment. "R2 will be working alone a lot. It won't really need to talk."

C-3PO once called R2D2 an "overweight glob of grease." Maybe it's just fine to leave this robot speechless for now.

Nokia 5340 Nuron Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia 5340 Nuron candy-bar-style, touchscreen phone has enough features to make it a reasonable concierge and a first-rate navigator. The Nuron is the first U.S. handset from Nokia to feature the company’s free turn-by-turn navigation with Ovi Maps, and it also offers access to Nokia’s version of an app market, the Ovi Store.

The phone isn’t going to win any design awards, but it’s relatively compact, measuring 4.4 by 2.0 by 0.6 inches, and relatively light at about 4 ounces. It offers memory expansion via a microSD slot on the side (a 4GB card is included), has a standard 3.5-mm headphone jack, and includes features that are requisite today: a camera, GPS, and an accelerometer.

Unlike more-sensitive capacitive touchscreens, the Nuron’s balky resistive screen can try one’s patience. Even with the benefit of vibrating haptic feedback, you’ll find yourself repeatedly tapping icons. (The inconsistent interface of the Symbian OS doesn’t help: Some functions require one tap; others, two taps.) The on-screen keyboard is similarly hampered, but the print recognition software is less error-prone and works well with one’s fingernail or the included guitar-pick stylus.

Despite the imperfect touchscreen, you’ll still find plenty to like on the Nuron. Its built-in video and music player handles all the major formats, such as MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, MPEG4-AVC, and WMV9. It also has a built-in FM radio, although it works only when headphones are plugged in.

The Nuron has apps for YouTube and Facebook, too. And the WebKit-based browser does a good job of handling standard HTML pages. You can sync the phone to Outlook addresses and calendar entries.

Though Nokia clearly wants to bring the app store concept to all of its phones, the Ovi Store, unfortunately, is still very much a work in progress. It was down several times during my days of testing, and software updates for it were strewn with inscrutable file names as well as repeated, annoying confirmation requests. More important, the store’s offerings, paid or free, are still scant. There’s no dedicated New York Times app, for example, or Pandora, Slacker, or iHeartRadio app. Presumably, such programs will make their way to the Symbian OS store eventually.

In the meantime, one can while away the time taking pictures with the phone’s camera. It lacks a flash, but its shutter speed can handle most indoor shots. The camera also has a zoom function and adjustable white balance, a nice touch. Video recording is straightforward, though the clips I took looked slightly jumpy no matter how steady I thought my hand was (nothing I shot would make it as an iReport).

The best extra feature, however, is the phone’s free Ovi Maps. Tap on the compass icon, and you can pinpoint your location or get walking or spoken turn-by-turn driving directions (plus traffic updates!). Nokia owns Navteq, one of the leading map makers, so it’s not surprising the company has done a solid job in this area. For one thing, navigation works even if you go offline because the maps are downloaded to the handset. This also makes zooming in and out of maps much snappier. And you have the option of using 2D, 3D, or satellite views. International travelers will also appreciate the fact that the program covers 74 countries in 46 languages.

Oddly, the TeleNav GPS Navigator also comes preloaded on the Nuron, but it costs $3 for a day pass. I did find the TeleNav software very good at understanding addresses entered by voice–a nice feature for distracted drivers.

To make a data connection, the Nuron has quad-band EDGE and dual-band HSDPA support. Sadly, no Wi-Fi is built in, which can be a distinct drawback if you’re trying to connect in an area lacking 3G support.

That’s just one more trade-off you’ll have to make for the bargain-priced Nuron. But given how well its free navigation works and the promise of many other features, many will find such trade-offs worthwhile.

The Nuron’s resistive, 3.2-inch touchscreen is a bit cramped, so exterior buttons have to play more than just a supporting role. On the right side is a volume rocker, a screen-unlock button, and a camera button. Beneath the screen are talk, end, and menu buttons. Plus, a touch-sensitive media button is above the screen. Unfortunately, when you begin working with the screen you’ll realize why all this support is necessary.

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Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition is a phone that on board GPS and digital compass, this device is as at home in the city as it is in the country. On board maps are accompanied by turn-by-turn driving navigation with full voice guidance. In selected countries, the device will ship with local maps, stored on an included 2GB memory card. The Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition will also come with a car charger and a car cradle. It also come along with the lifetime navigation license.

The Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition come with GPRS handset boast a 2.2-inch screen, 2-megapixel camera and enough storage for 1,000 phonebook entries. It also sports Ovi Mail and Instant Messaging and it’ll keep the tunes turning with an MP3 player and FM radio. It also has a 3.5mm AV connector. The device will go for up to 18 days between charges in standby mode and will give up to four hours and 20 minutes talk time.

Smaller, brighter, longer-lasting iPhone 4 unveiled

iPhone 4

At the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the new iPhone 4. Jobs said the fourth generation of iPhone has over one hundred new features including a higher resolution display, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD Video recording, Apple’s A4 processor and longer battery life.

Although packed with more features such as Retina display with 960 x 640 pixel resolution and a second microphone (for noise cancellation), the redesigned iPhone is 24% thinner – 9.3 millimeters – than the iPhone 3GS leading to Apple’s claim that it is the “thinnest smart phone on the planet.”

Perhaps the two most notable new features of the new iPhone are more power and more talk time. The new A4 processor, the same one found in the iPad, gives the iPhone 4 more computing power and according to Apple, an improved battery delivers up to seven hours of talk time on 3G networks, up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and up to six hours on 3G, and up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback.

The iPhone 4 will arrive with an new operating system, iOS 4 whose new features include Multitasking, Folders, enhanced Mail and more Enterprise support. Multitasking, allows users to switch between any of their apps, while folders will allow iPhone owner to organize their apps into collections by dragging one app on top of another. A folder is automatically created and named based on the category of apps selected. Users can change the name of any folder at any time.

The iPhone 4 will come in either black or white in 16GB and 32GB for $199 and $299 respectively. The device will be available in the US, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on June 24. Canada, along with seventeen other countries will have to wait until the end of July for their iPhone. The worldwide roll-out to 88 more countries will happen at the end of September.

Sanyo Incognito SCP-6760 Boost Mobile Review

Sanyo Incognito

Sanyo Incognito users will benefit from features such as advanced music, video and 3G Web browsing capabilities, and with the Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited plan they can also enjoy unlimited nationwide voice, text messaging and Web for just $50 a month without an annual contract.
Sanyo Incognito Review

The data-friendly Sanyo Incognito provides users with a PC-like experience anytime, anywhere. With 3G capabilities and an internal QWERTY keyboard, friends and families can stay connected via their favorite social networking sites and share content. Additional features in Sanyo Incognito include a high-resolution internal display, a fashionable glow-thru external display and a 2-megapixel camera with VGA camcorder and digital zoom.
Sanyo Incognito Features

* - Full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated emoticon, direct-to-text and camera keys
* - Glow-thru external display with touch-sensitive keypad
* - High-resolution 2.6″ internal display
* - 2MP camera with VGA camcorder and digital zoom
* - Multimedia (picture & video), text & instant messaging
* - Music and video player (supports multiple formats)
* - Supports microSD Cards up to 16GB (cards sold separately)
* - Stereo Bluetooth® capable
* - GPS enabled
* - Speakerphone with voice-activated dialing
* - Downloadable games, wallpapers and real music ringtones
* - Voicemail, caller ID and call waiting
* - 600-entry phone book
* - Alarm clock, calendar, calculator, to-do list & voice-memo recorder

Sanyo Zio Review

Sanyo Zio Review

Sanyo Zio Android phone features Sprint ID, a user-friendly new means of customizing Android content on mobile phones. Sprint ID allows Sanyo Zio users to instantly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, all at once. As beautiful as it is powerful, Sanyo Zio is only .5” thick and weighs only 3.7 ounces, making it one of the thinnest, lightest Android devices on the market.
Sanyo Zio Sprint

Designed with productivity and entertainment in mind, Sanyo Zio boasts multiple keyboard options, all with haptic feedback, an accelerometer to rotate between landscape and portrait orientations and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts screen brightness to optimize viewing. The easy-to-use trackball also helps users navigate between the seemingly endless features found on Zio including address book integration with social apps like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more; GPS functionality and digital compass plus preloaded Google Maps™; media player for streaming videos; full HTML Web browser; and even more customization from Android Market™.

ENTERTAINMENT AND PERSONALIZATION
· Sprint ID, a user-friendly new means of customizing Android content on mobile phones. Allows users to instantly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, all at once. Along with the Samsung Transform and the LG Optimus S, the Sanyo Zio is a debut device for Sprint ID, which offers users a deeper level of customization beyond the typical Android experience.
· Android v2.1 providing direct access to more than 80,000 applications and fun games from Android Market, which users can download and install on their phones.
· 3.2 MP camera and camcorder with auto-focus and video playback.
· 3.5-inch WVGA touch screen with virtual QWERTY.
· MP3 player and Bluetooth v2.1+EDR (including Stereo Bluetooth).
· MicroSD card slot (includes 2GB microSD card and supports up to 32GB microSDHC cards).
· CDMA2000 1xEV-DO rev. A and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
· Sprint Zone – one-stop source for access to wireless account info, firsthand customer news, phone tips and tricks, a list of top apps and more.
· Sprint Music Plus – Allows users to personalize their music experience providing full music tracks, ringtones, and ringback tones.

PRODUCTIVITY
· Intuitive trackball for easy navigation.
· Visual voicemail.
· Corporate Email (Exchange Active Sync) & personal email (POP & IMAP), which gives you access to Gmail®, Yahoo! ® and much more.
· GPS Navigation – search for the closest coffee shop, or navigate to a specific address with a 3D map that moves with you.
Sanyo Zio Specs

· Available in Black with Silver trim.
· Dimensions: 4.6″ x 2.3″ x 0.5″.
· Weight: 3.7 oz.
· Display: 3.5” TFT” WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) touch-screen.
· Removable 1130 mAH lithium ion (Li-ion) battery provides up to 4.6 hours of continuous talk time.

Sanyo Zio price tag is a respectable $99 with a two-year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate. If you pay full price, Sanyo Zio will cost you $349.

Nokia E66 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

The stylish, slide-to-open Nokia E66 easily mobilize a broad range of personal or professional messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange, the world’s most widely adopted corporate email solution. Both devices are expected to begin shipping in key markets in July. The the Nokia E66 are expected to retail at EUR 350, before applicable taxes and subsidies.

“Nokia E66 were designed for people who lead a mobile lifestyle and want quick and easy access to their personal and work email. With both of these devices, we have responded to consumer feedback by making calendar and contacts available at the touch of a button,” said Søren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia. “Equally important, people want well-crafted devices that are as beautiful to use as they are to behold. Stainless steel was chosen as the core material for these devices, giving them additional strength and a touch of class. Furthermore, the Nokia E66 offer all the latest multimedia features that people desire.”

Easy, one-touch access to email
The Nokia E66 come fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded with the Nokia E66. With these Nokia Eseries devices, people can get reliable real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to their devices.

The Nokia E66 support email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, the Nokia E66 support the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile. Both devices come with the new switch mode that allows people easily to switch between personal and work home screens.

“With mobile email penetration and access to wireless applications growing at a rapid rate, Nokia is well positioned with its extensive lineup of market leading handsets to address the needs of consumers, high-end users and mobile professionals alike,” said Andrew Brown, Director, Wireless Enterprise Strategies Global Wireless Practice, Strategy Analytics.

Sophisticated tool, premium design inside and out
The Nokia E66 offers a premium look and feel with its stainless steel accents and smooth sliding design. Sharing the same key features as the Nokia E71, including an enhanced calendar, contacts and customizable home screen modes, the Nokia E66 offers unique additions, like an orientation sensor that automatically optimizes itself for full screen viewing or silences the ringer when the device is turned over. Available in grey steel or white steel version, the Nokia E66 leaves a lasting impression as a sophisticated business tool in a distinct design.

Always Entertaining
In addition to email and personal information management, the Nokia E66 support the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing that power users expect from their device. This includes fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for navigation, a music player with support for up to 8 GB expandable memory and a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera.

Built for Businesses of all sizes
In addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia E66 also come fully equipped with a robust suite of enterprise grade features, including a built-in encryption functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card. Both Nokia E66 also include integrated mobile VPN support that gives mobile professionals access to their company intranet, and device lock and wipe to protect corporate information. Incorporating underlying technologies that allow IT departments to effectively manage security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice features, the Nokia E66 expand the range of Nokia Eseries devices that support enterprise-specific deployment.

Nokia E63 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia E63 Review

Nokia E63 is designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. Building on the success of the Nokia E71, the company’s flagship messaging device, the Nokia E63 brings the QWERTY keyboard form factor to a broader audience at a great price. The Nokia E63 is expected to begin shipping in the coming weeks for an estimated retail price of EUR 199, before taxes and subsidies. Nokia E63 business-focused phone is lower priced than Nokia E71x.
Nokia E63 Specs

Whilst appealing to a new group of consumers with a design that feels great in the hand and has two new colors, the Nokia E63 is still very much a member of the Eseries family. Petersen continues, “People use Eseries to access their corporate mail, review their calendar and work in their business network, so the Nokia E63 still includes Wi-Fi connectivity, easy access to Mail for Exchange and dedicated key access to contacts, calendar and email.”

The Nokia E63 also has the ability to switch modes with a single key press, switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data, to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites. Petersen adds, “The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category, let us know that we are heading in the right direction. People want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the Internet. With the Nokia E63 you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts.”

The Nokia E63 also includes Files on Ovi, a service where people can get remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline. Anyone buying the handset will have access to 1GB of online file storage for free.
Nokia E63 Colors

The Nokia E63 will be available in ruby red or ultramarine blue with a range of multimedia features. Record and view images and videos with the digital camera and bright landscape display, listen to music downloaded from the Nokia Music Store, or a number of other sources, via the standard 3,5 mm audio jack or customize Nokia E63 through the thousands of applications available for download.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Following its introduction in October 2008, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has seen successful sales starts in a number of markets, including Hong Kong and Moscow where the device sold out within hours of the sales start. Earlier today at the official sales start of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic in the UK, more than 150 customers queued outside the Nokia Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street to be among the first to own the device.
“The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has been received very positively and this milestone is just further proof that people all over the world want a device that is not only a great music experience, but also makes the most of touch screen technology,” said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia.
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic offers a complete music experience and features a number of music and entertainment essentials, including a graphic equalizer, 8GB memory for up to 6000 tracks, support for all main digital music formats, and a 3.5mm jack. Built-in surround sound stereo speakers offer the industry’s most powerful sound.
For the best screen resolution available on a mobile phone, the 3.2″ widescreen display brings photos, video clips and web content to life in vibrant color and true clarity. With a 16 by 9 aspect ratio and 30 frames-per-second playback and recording, the device is ideal for VGA quality video recording and playback. The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and, with a single touch, images or videos can be shared via a favorite online community, such as Share on Ovi, Flickr, or Facebook.