Nokia Lumia 800 and 710: History of Beginning The New Nokia Smartphone

Eight months ago, Nokia announced its new strategy of switching from the Symbian platform and adopt a platform Windows Phone from Microsoft. And now Nokia announced two new smartphones based on Windows Phone operating system.

Nokia Lumia 800

In terms of design, the Nokia Lumia 800 does not differ much when compared to the Nokia N9. But for specifics, there are some differences. Nokia Lumia 800 has been equipped with ClearBlack 3.7-inch AMOLED display (480x800 pixels) of the curve as well as Qualcomm's single-core processor 1.4 GHz with a graphics processor.

For multimedia, available 8-megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss lens and 720p HD video recording support. 16GB of internal memory is also available, which is supported with an additional 25GB of SkyDrive account to store images and music.

To access existing files on SkyDrive, you must connect to the Internet. Connectivity to the Internet is also quite good, because it has supported HSDPA 14.4 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Lumia 800 Nokia plans to sell about 420 EURO

Nokia Lumia 710

For those who like bergonta casing cover, the Nokia Lumia 710 to the right choice. For performance, it seems not much different 710 Lumia Lumia than 800 since they both use the same processor and both have 512MB RAM.

A little to distinguish, in addition to its design, is the ability of a 5-megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss lens without, and only 8GB of storage capacity. The price is quite affordable, about 270 EURO. Both smartphones based on Windows Phone 7.5 has been equipped Nokia Mango Drive, namely navigation solution with voice guidance first for a Windows Phone device.

Interestingly, this facility is provided free of charge. Both smartphones Lumia uses Micro SIM card as found in the Apple iPhone 4. Apparently the Micro SIM card will also be a new trend in 2012. So, are you prepared to switch to Windows Phone?

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Webcam

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Webcam 

by Microsoft

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Webcam

The size of the VX-3000 is more dimunitive in size than I expected. I included a photo so people get an idea. It looks a lot bigger in the photos than it really is. It also fits a lot snugger on my Dell 19 inch LCD monitor than did the Logitech. Because of the base design, I can put it flat on the desk or hook it on top of the monitor. 

The main review I read from PC Magazine states that the mic did a poor job so I was a concerned as the audio is almost as important to me as the video. The fear was unfounded as I tested it with my family for over an hour and they could hear me just fine with only a slight echo when I placed it too close to my speakers. 

The video resolution is 640x480, more than enough for my needs. The VX-6000 has higher resolution, but is also more than twice as expensive. I was very satisifed with the video and the low light support was excellent and worked better than the Logitech Fusion. 

The Live Call button on top of the camera is actually a nuisance when trying to adjust the angle of the camera. I don't see myself ever using it and only works with Windows Live Messenger anyways. The cam itself swivels vertically and horizontally. The vertical swivel is actually quite stiff so you need to hold the cam with both hands to adjust. I guess it's a good thing so that the cam doesn't get out of position easily. The cord is also a decent length so if you want to pick the camera up and move it around, it gives you some freedom to do so. 

The only thing lacking that I would have wanted is a sliding lens cover, both to protect the lens and for privacy. I went back and forth on wanting the VX-3000 and the VX-6000. The comparison table shows that the VX-6000's only benefits are 3x digital zoom, high-speed USB and a wide angle lens. I know that the video resolution is also higher. For me, I didn't need the digital zoom. Also, I didn't know that there was a difference in USB. I thought all USB 2.0 was "high-speed." The instructions on the webcam recommend connecting to USB 2.0 so what exactly is "high-speed?" The wide angle lens would've been great, but not worth the extra cost. Certainly, the two most compelling reasons to get the VX-6000 is the wide angle lens and the higher video resolution. Based on my needs, the better value was the VX-3000. 

The version of the drivers that came on CD-ROM with the cam was 1.1 but I downloaded 1.3 from Microsoft's website. I have to say that after some weeks of using Windows Live Messenger, it has a habit of getting disconnected quite often. My family has observed this as well. Until Microsoft remedies this, I may have to switch over to Google Talk with a video plug-in but the webcam itself, is exactly what I wanted.

Windows 8, fighting the New Operating System Microsoft

Windows 8, fighting the New Operating System Microsoft

Technosian - Windows 8 will be interesting conversation in the new operating system battle. Currently operating system needs to adapt to the habits of users and the new tablet device and smartphone. Touching the screen now becomes a new habit for the user. Windows 8, the successor to the Windows operating system version 7, will appear with a colorful title that when clicked or touched will open the application. In theory, with the UI (user interface) like this, it is clear that the operating system Windows 8 is going to be touch-friendly as the tablet PC mobile devices. Although the name of the new operating system from Microsoft has not officially called Windows 8, the public has a glimpse of this operating system in the event the Computex Taipei 2011 and D9 Conference early in June. Mike Angiulo, corporate vice president of Windows Planning, Hardware and PC Ecosystem is demonstrating Windows 8 to the hardware manufacturer in Taiwan, Taipei. In the event Computex Taipei 2011, Microsoft by Mike Angiulo displays this new operating system to the owners of hardware products in an exhibition venue in Asia is the largest. "Our goal with Windows 8 is to make the user experience most part an extension of a device, from the moment you turn on your PC up to how you interact with the applications you use," said Mike. Earlier in the D9 Conference, Julie Larson-Green, Corporate Vice President, Windows Experience, convey how the developers will build applications for this new system. "Applications in Windows 8 apps using HTML5 capabilities, combined with the capabilities of Windows using the standard JavaScript and HTML will provide new experiences for users. This new application will be full-screen and touch-optimized, and easily integrated with new capabilities of Windows user interface," said Julie explains the Windows operating system 8. Here are some aspects that are in Windows 8 as presented by Julie Larson-Green: Quickly open the tile-based applications via the Start screen. Live tiles with a notification that continue to provide the latest information from the application. Fluid, naturally smooth transfer between applications that are working. Comfortable managing application, resize the application to the side of the screen so useful when working with multi-tasking. Connected to the network and applications are connected to the web using Javascript and HTML5 has access resources on the PC. Touch-optimizing the browser using IE 10

 (Chip.co.id / Alexander Louisiano)

Microsoft Release Mango

Technosian - Windows Phone stronger platform to compete with Apple's IOS and Android made by Google after a improvements and the addition of new features. The latest version of Microsoft announced on Tuesday (05/24/2011), codename Mango, better than previous versions. There are 500 new features added to rather than the Windows version 7 Phone release eight months ago. The main improvement in communication features, applications, and Internet experience.

The main features added include the IE browser 9, integrates with Twitter and LinkedIn, full multitasking, and access to more than 17,000 applications available in the online market. In fact, with features Live Tiles, read the updated information can now be done in realtime without lighting applications because the running by utilizing the background.Text-based communication is also integrated so that users focus on the message, via SMS, Facebook, or instant messenger.Mango Smartphone platform will become available in autumn this year or around July 2011 with a combination of second-generation processor made by Qualcomm's Snapdragon. Microsoft has not explained in detail when the latest version of Windows Phone will be available. However, before entering into a new product, Phone Windows-based smartphone users will already be able to perform the update.

A number of handset vendors are ready to use Mango to its new product, such as Acer, Fujitsu, ZTE, including Samsung, HTC, and LG. Besides Nokia, also make sure to use Mango to first smartphone that worked with Microsoft later this year or early in 2012."We are very pleased with the strategic cooperation with Microsoft, and Mango is the best springboard for Nokia's first device that uses the Windows Phone," said Jo Harlow, Executive Vice President for Smart Devices Nokia, the company's official blog.Microsoft hope can enter in the tight competition, given its market share is still very minimal. Based on Gartner data, in the first quarter 2011, Windows Phone only able to master the 4 percent market share, 36 percent of Android over Symbian followed by 27% and 17% IOS. 

However, with Nokia will focus on using the Windows Phone in its smartphone products, the combined market share of more stringent both IOS and compete with Android.