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A REVIEW OF MICROSOFT HARDWARE 30-YEAR HISTORY
A couple of days there is an annual event that celebrates the hardware division, which always give a new perspective all taken during the year.
This special occasion was more than normal, because the division, which celebrated its 30-year history within Microsoft.
Its an overview of how they had been.
- 1982: Formed the Microsoft Hardware division in order to create the company's first mouse compatible with Microsoft Word.
- 1983: The first device from Microsoft in hardware is a reality, the Microsoft Mouse was born.
- 1993: After about 2 years of research trying to understand the first concepts of ergonomics, creating the Microsoft Mouse 2.0 the first ergonomic mouse ever.
- 1994: During this year, the main thing in designing peripherals was the comfort, the Natural Keyboard debuts as the first ergonomic keyboard from Microsoft.
- 1999: Offering the first significant development in mouse technology since the early sixties, Microsoft presents its first optical mice.
- 2002: Microsoft continues to lead the category of desktop peripherals unveiling the first set of keyboard mouse with Bluetooth technology.
- 2004: Microsoft creates the design Comfort Curve. A curve design encourages natural use of the hand and wrist position until today.
- 2006: Microsoft takes communications across the network to the next level with the launch of Life Cam webcams line and Life Chat headset optimized for Windows Live Messenger.
- 2008: Microsoft unveils its first mouse with Blue Track technology, which allows consumers to use them on any surface.
- 2010: During this year, Microsoft took a big leap in quality launched products like Arc Keyboard , Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse or line LifeCamStudio 1080p capable of recording HD.
- 2011: Microsoft introduces the Touch Mouse, the first mouse designed for multitouch Windows 7 .
During this year, Microsoft has released the Life Cam and Life Chat first devices certified for use with Skype. In addition, the company has expanded its collection of artist edition mice, launched its new line Sculpt and updated the Touch Mouse for use in Windows 8 .
The team at Microsoft Hardware us that the first products to be launched next year will be directed in the line of communications with Skype, artist editions and renewal of the range multitouch support Windows 8.
During the event we could try the latest peripherals that had created the company in view of this Christmas, as the family Wedge, from which we will soon depth analysis.
Only 100 Free SMS's a Day from 20th of November
As per TRAI's Fifty Fourth Amendment Updated THE TELECOMMUNICATION TARIFF Order, 2012 which will effect from 20 November 2012.
According to this Update, The Tariff will be for SMS:
| ITEM | TARIFF |
| 1. Up to one hundred SMS per SIM per day | Forbearance |
| 2. Every SMS beyond one hundred SMS per SIM per day | Not Less Than 50 paisa/SMS But Telecom Companies(TATA,AIRTEL,IDEA) Usually Charge Re.1/SMS for Local SMS and Rs.1.5/SMS for National SMS |
So From 20th November 2012, You can send 100 SMS Free if you have activate any SMS usage pack, when your 100 SMS limit exceeded then your Service provider charge you Re.1/SMS for Local SMS and Rs.1.5/SMS for National SMS.
PS: It can be 50 Paisa/SMS for your Service provider As TRAI's SMS Tariff is "Not Less Than 50 Paisa/SMS after 100 SMS a Day". So do confirm before Smsing over 100's SMS.
Now, there seems to be bad news for all the SMS fans or Heavy SMS Users! Indian Telecom regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today issue new regulation for SMS service and the limit of per day per SIM at concessional rates has been reduced to hundred SMS (100 SMS) per day per SIM for prepaid users to curb the unsolicited SMSes.
TRAI has prescribed a tariff of minimum Fifty paisa (50p/SMS) for such SMSs beyond the limit of 100 SMS per day per SIM. The changes effected by the regulations and the order have to be implemented within fifteen days.
Presently service providers offer a large number of concessional SMS packs and tariff plans for bulk SMS users. These SMS packs and tariff plans are being misused by unregistered telemarketers to send promotional SMSs to consumers.
To prevent unregistered telemarketers from misusing such SMS packs or tariff plans for sending bulk promotional SMSs, a price restraint has been placed on sending of more than one hundred SMS per day per SIM at a concessional rate
The Telecom Company send SMS's to their customer for this change, as I use TATA DOCOMO I have received the Same Message:
"As per TRAI rules from 20-Nov-12, SMS pack & free user can get 100 discounted & free SMS/day, Thereafter SMS will be charged as Local@Re1 and National@Rs.1.5"
Easy Chat
Can we chat without Yahoo messenger?... Most of us are familiar with the most widely used applications such as Yahoo messenger and Gtalk to carry out chatting with our friends. But here I’ll show how to chat without Yahoo messenger or Gtalk.
As we all know the information we exchange with their servers(Yahoo or Gtalk) are recorded and stored along with the corresponding IP addresses. This may hurt our privacy since all the information we exchange while chatting has to pass through a third party server.
Moreover if the matter is highly confidential, then it is necessary to have a totally private chat where the messages are exchanged only between the people involved in the chat and not with any other third party servers. At these situations, it is better to chat without Yahoo messenger.
So, to carry out a private chat without Yahoo messenger or Gtalk..
there exists many softwares that support’s you to host a web-based chat system without any additional software or services. So with these softwares the exchange of messages takes place directly between the two persons engaging in the chat and will not pass through any other third party server. This ensures 100% privacy and eliminates the desperate need to chat with Yahoo messenger.
One of the program for private chat is Easy Chat Server
Easy chat server
Easy Chat Server is a Windows program that allows you to host a web-based chat system without any additional software or services. Unlike other chat server, you do not need to install Java. It allows you to build one or more web-based chat rooms on your machine, and provides advanced chat functionalists aiming to offer discussion space for your users, customers and partners.
Easy Chat Server is a chat software solution that is simply easier and faster than other methods of chatting. Because it lets you use a tool you already know how to use: a web browser, But to build a web-based chat system, you need to install a HTTP(hypertext transfer protocol secure)-server such as Apache or IIS, and then build your system with HTML pages and scripts of PHP, ASP, Java, JavaScript and so on. All these are difficult for most users. Our solution saves your time, saves your money. asy Chat Server contains several built-in systems including HTTP Web Server, Multi-threaded communications engine, Server Script system, Password Protection system. Users just need to install Easy Chat Server and no other software. All without additional configuration.
The Professional Edition supports 128 bit SSL Encryption Chat, this makes it almost impossible for anyone to spy on passwords, chat content send over the Internet.
new in this version: Version 3.0 supports sound notification when new message arrives.
Here are some of the screenshots of Easy Chat Server.
Key Features of Easy Chat Server:
• Easy to use, Simple installation that will have you up and running in minutes.
• 128-Bit Security Socket Layer(SSL) support. Support for server level certificate creation.
• Instantly runs a complete chat server on your PCs – does not need to install any Web Server.
• Supports full private messaging and One to One private chat.
One-to-one messaging
Have side conversations with your teammates. You'll have chat history and file sharing to help you keep track.
• Support of images, smileys, avatar icons.
• Full chat and access logs are available within the chat server.
• Have a built-in IP Filter, supports banning/unbanning IP address, securely.
• Multiple styles available for the user to customize rooms.
• Unlimited rooms and users, no any annual, per-user, or maintenance fees.
• No spyware, adware or other unwanted extra programs.
Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user and can be difficult to detect.
Adware is a type of software that is downloaded to your computer to show you advertisements. These advertisements may take many forms, from relatively noninvasive banners within a program, to very invasive pop-up windows that come up regardless of that you are doing in the foreground.
Quick Start
Right after finishing the installation process, just double-click the Easy Chat Server icon to run the program, and then click the 'start' button to start the server. To exit Easy Chat Server, right click the tray icon and click the menu item "Exit".
By default, the web server will run on the port 80, if antoher service is running on this port, you need to change the port number on the 'options' page and restart the server again.
If the server starts successfully, you can visit the chat room on the server by clicking the "Go" button on the 'options' page. Tell this URL to your friends so they can chat with you by visiting the URL. If your computer is on a LAN or behind a router, the URL may be an internal IP, you must set the 'port forwarding', then tell the Internet IP to your friend.
The license of this software is Free Trial Software, the price is $49.00, you can free download and get a free trial.
Nokia Lumia
Nokia Lumia 920 supports a 4.5-inch IPS (in plane switching) TFT (Thin film transistor) touchscreen display. The display is integrated with PureMotion HD+ which ensures blur-free scrolling and better sunlight readability than its predecessors. lumia 920 is of 130.3mm height and 70.8mm width.
The Lumia 920 is powered by Windows Phone 8 and runs on a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, making it the first in the family to feature dual-core technology. The company has announced only a 32GB version of the device, which has 1GB of RAM.
The phone features wireless charging, a feature that will appeal to those who frequently find themselves away from charging points. Along with that, the phone can transfer audio onto speakers just with a tap, owing to its NFC compatibility (Near field communication is a set of standards for smart phones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity), with the need of a cord. This feature will be restricted to a select line of speakers.We don’t need to plug Nokia Lumia 920 in to charge it. Just put it on a wireless charger .It works on inductive charging . Inductive charging (also known as "wireless charging") uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects.
CAMERA: Nokia Lumia has a 8.7 mega pixel (3264 x 2448 pixels resolution)
main camera. PureView technology with a Carl Zeiss lens captures blur-free videos even if the camera's shaking or in low light. The SmartShoot functionality in the Lumia 920 allows users to edit the image such that unwanted people and objects in the pictures are removed. The phone also has CinemaGraph, a feature that enables users to add motion into a still image.
VIEW FINDER : With City Lens you can discover all your city has to offer by looking at your camera's viewfinder.
HITS AND MISSES:
• The wireless charging is just as impressive as you want it to be in real life. You just plop your phone down on the stand it it starts charging.
• Internal memory of 1000mb.
• Near Field Communication
• Bluetooth 3.1
• Wi-Fi Channel bonding
• WLAN(wire less local are network) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Qi Wireless charging.
• Lumia 920 is just as responsive and fast as the Galaxy S III and HTC One X.
• The only drawback is that it doesn`t have micro sd card slot.
• Available colors are yellow,red,black,grey,white.
• Needs less charging.
Lumia 920 is just as responsive and fast as the Galaxy S III and HTC One X.
However, the price and availability date of the phone weren't immediately available.
IRA COMET HD
Wishtel Company has launched its new device ira Comet HD which is its third budget tablet in the country. The company has launched ira thing2 last month has come up with ira comet hd ,their first tablet with 10.1 inch display. The display type is multi-touch capacitive and the display resolution is 800 x 1,024 pixels.
There are USB and HDMI ports provided. Ira Comet HD Tablet runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The tablet is powered by 1.2 GHz ARM11 Cortex A8 processor. The battery that can be found in the device is of 5000 mAh capacity and gives 6 hours browsing time.
Ira Comet HD Tablet has 1GB RAM and there is also a built in memory of 8GB and can be extended upto 32GB. There are two cameras on Wishtel tablet. The rear camera of 2 megapixel and the front is a VGA camera.It is an educational tab too.It is offering course materials for 12 month and 24 months programme of IIT-JEE (Engineering) entrance, Medical AIPMT, study materials for CAT & GMAT entrance exams and school curriculum of CBSE, ICSE syllabus to students at a special subscription cost with the tablet.
WishTel IRA Comet HD specifications
• 10.1-inch (800 x 1024 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 processor
• Android 4.0 (Ice-cream Sandwich) OS
• 2MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera.
• 1 GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB with microSD and USB Stick,
• 3G (via Dongle), WiFi 802.11 b/g, mini HDMI port (offers 1080p output)
• Music Player: mp3, wav, wma, aac , AAC+, ac3, real audio
• Video Player : mp4, AVI, mkv, mov, 3GP, additional 3D converter
• 3.5 mm audio jack, built-in stereo speakers and microphone,• 5500mAh battery with 5 to 6 hrs browsing time.
• The tablet comes preloaded with various apps such as Android Market, Internet Browser, MSM, Open Office, Media Player, e-Book Reader, Skype Video Chatting, Photo Viewer, Games , Gtalk, Google play.
Pros of this tab:
• Low price.• Battery backup is good.
• HD video playback upto 2160.• Rear camera.
Cons of this tab:
• No simslot.• No Bluetooth.
• GPS facility not available.
• VGA front facing camera not good.
The WishTel IRA Comet HD is priced at Rs. 9999.
AQUA 4.0
It comes with a 3.5-inch (480×320 pixels) and is powered by 800 MHz processor. Unfortunately Intex Aqua 4.0 doesn't get ICS (Ice cream Sandwich) OS and the Smartphone comes with 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS. It has a 3MP rear camera and a front-facing 0.3MP camera. The 3MP camera comes having features like 4x digital zoom and auto focus. There is no LED flash.
The Intex Aqua 4.0 is equipped with three sensors gravity, light and proximity sensors which are not present in other budget phones allowing user to adjust brightness of the screen, and the phone to auto-detect and turn off the screen during calls etc, control the outflow of infrared, and also save battery at the same time.
The two-point capacitive touch screen phone has 512MB of RAM. The device also comes with 131MB built-in storage, Intex Aqua 4.0 has powered Standard 1400 mAh, Li-Ion battery, which gives a talk time of up to 3 hours and a standby of up to 140 hours.
The preloaded apps are Gmail, Flip kart, Face book, India Rail, Google Maps, Nimbus, Skype and YouTube.
Here are the key features of the Intex Aqua 4.0:
• Dual –SIM handset • 800MHz processor
• Android v2.3.5 (Gingerbread) operating system
• 3.5-inch display screen with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels
• Dual camera (3MP rear and 0.3MP front)
• 1400mAh battery (up to 3 hours talk time)
• G sensor, proximity and light sensor
• FM with recording
• Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
• microSD slot expandable memory up to 32GB
• Video player and recording
• Mobile tracker
• GPRS/ WAP
• Preloaded games: Angry Birds, Talking Tom, Fruit Ninja etc
• Social networking
• Auto call record PROS:-
• 3.5 Capacitive screen with HVGA resolution,• Low cost.
• Front camera for video chatting
CONS:-
• Low Resolution Secondary camera• Non – HD Screen Resolution
• Low Clock Speed of Processor
• Very low Internal Memory
• Low speed/performance Processor.
• Battery capacity of 1400mAH is very low.
• No flash for back camera.
• Android Gingerbread OS.
• Not a known brand in smart phone market.
Aqua 4.0 is available now at Rs 5490/-
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