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Apple had released the next generation following the iPhone 3G. If you haven’t heard of it, you might be living in a remote area wherein, there is no access in any media, television, phone or even internet. Everybody is excited in anticipating this new release of upgrade and for those who are addicted to technology, this device will be considered beautifully designed. The recent innovation iPhone 3GS has some improvements that includes:

• 3 Mega Pixel Camera resolution  and the capability to record VGA resolution at the speed of 30 FPS
• 7.2 HSDPA, twice faster than 3G
• More improved battery performance
• Processors are faster
• Double the capacity of RAM
• Double the storage capacity up to 32GB

Not only that, there are more features that makes it a priority to upgrade your phone to iPhone 3GS.

• Faster Web Browsing – Certainly, your inbox and incoming calls are what make up your day. Email application becomes faster and more secure like that of Blackberry. Therefore, no need to carry two phones because your iPhone 3GS is capable of functioning your needed e-mail features. If you have Yahoo! Mail, you can love this push e-mail feature, meaning you can receive email messages faster after they have been sent.
• Great number of applications – there are many applications that have been added that can be downloaded easily on the net. These are blogging interface, application software that allows you to shoot video using your phone’s camera, Skype tools over Wi-Fi and lots of other tools that are beneficial to the user.
• Convenient Games – games can be considered as applications as well. Turning an iPhone into a PSP Play station knockout is really amazing. Games like Spore and Super Monkey had been available in the old models of iPhone but the new model have come up with games like that of a Nintendo DS.
• Free 3G Video – for functionality sake, the second generation iPhone had outsmarted its predecessors in the area of video streaming. The 3G network enable you to watch lot of YouTube video clips even though you are not within the range of Wi-Fi network. Also, the same feature will let you catch your favorite The Daily Show or Lost online. Simply download these shows in its fastest speeds on your computer and have it transferred to your iPhone.
• Battery Life – Apple claims to that the new iPhone 3GS have 300 hours standby time, 24 hours audio playback and five hours of 3G talk time and 3G internets use.

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Have you been looking for an extra monitor to help you through your busy day? Do you need it because you have an extra demand to refer on your notes while composing an e-mail, examining info in the spreadsheet while inputting data into the webpage or reviewing your to-do list as you browse the internet? It must be helpful if you have portable and handy additional monitor on hand. The problem is that the secondary monitor that you need requires a separate power cord and an addition of video card.

The creation of Mini USB Monitor had solved this problem by extending a low maintenance connection between the extra monitor and yourself. The famous maker, Nanovision is competently known for its product line of mini LCD monitors that is connected through USB. The design of the monitor involves the use of a single screen to cater the same applications you need. Moreover, Nanovision has introduced 4 model of mini USB monitor equipped with their innovative technology coupled with DisplayLink.

Mimo Mini USB Monitor can be directed connected to your computer via a single USB and instantly provides you with a high-resolution additional display. This amazing monitor is ideal and perfect for PC gaming tools, IM client, emails, spreadsheets, widgets, Photoshop tools and video. These monitors not only enhance productivity, but they also look amazingly great! The main feature that comes with a single USB connection and a lightweight 1.3 pounds makes the product to be ultra portable and at the same time, cost effective because no additional video cards are needed. It has 7 inches display and an 800×400 resolution and some high end models have extra features like speakers, webcam and even have a touch screen capability. Once connected to your computer, it shows up in the Display Settings control panel just like the conventional monitor and you can drag widgets or any window to it for viewing pleasure. Also, one of its highlighted features is that this device can connect multiple applications to the same PC without the need of an additional video card.

Indeed, it’s a great alternative for those people who are looking for a second screen and can’t decide because they lack specific information. This is somewhat expensive but it’s worth paying for the fact that you will be using a bus powered and small monitor. If you dislike power cords, you will be willing to pay for this Mini USB monitor and enjoy the option to have a secondary display to your laptop without any worries about an outlet. So, start plugging this Mini USB Monitor, install the included software and be delighted by an instant convenience.

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The new released Windows 7 is made up of many new features such as the support of virtual hard disks, improvements in handwriting and touch recognition, improved execution of multi-core processors, enhanced boot performance, kernel and Direct Access improvements and innovations. Windows 7 Tablet had added support for the system with the aid of heterogeneous graphic cards from various vendors, a fresh version of Windows Media Center, enhanced media features, a Gadget intended for Windows Media Center, the XPS Essential Pack and the inclusion of Windows Power Shell and the new design Calculator with multiple capabilities such as Statistics and Programmer modes together with unit conversion. On the other hand, many new points have been added to the Control Panel like the Clear Type Text Tuner, Gadgets, Display Color Calibration Wizard, Recovery, Workspaces Center, Troubleshooting, Location and Other Sensors, Biometric Devices, Credential Manager, Display and System Icons. Windows Action Center is the new name to the former Windows Security Center which covers both the maintenance and security of the computer.

The taskbar had been found out to have many visual changes, wherein the Quick Launch toolbar had been substituted with fixed applications in the taskbar. Buttons that are fixed applications are incorporated on the task buttons. The Jump Lists feature are being enabled by these buttons to permit easy access with the common tasks. The enhanced taskbar also grants the rearrangement of the taskbar buttons. Located on the far right of the clock is the Show desktop icon, which is a part of the new feature, called the Aero Peak. Hanging over in this button displays all visible windows for a quick glance at the desktop. This button is somewhat wider such as that of the touch screens and tablet PCs to fit being pressed by a finger. A click on this button will minimize all of the windows and second time clicking will restore them. Moreover, another feature named Aero Snap is capable of the automatic maximize of window when dragged to either left, right or top edges of the screen. This feature allows the user to snap files or documents to compare them in either of the side of the screen. Moving the windows that are maximized will let the system restore to the previous state automatically. Keyboard shortcuts are also available with these functionalities. In Windows Vista, the taskbar and the window borders does not turn opaque when the window is maximized, but they remain transparent.

For web developers, the new Windows 7 has a new net networking API for building SOAP-based web services in its native code, fresh features to shorten the installation time of the application, reduced the UAC prompts and simplify the development of the installation packages. Moreover, Microsoft had announced that Windows 7 will support the color depths of 30 and 48-bit respectively. The video modes that are supported are 16-bit, 24-bit, 30-bit and 48-bit scRGB. Furthermore, Microsoft is implementing an improved support for the Solid State Devices and will eventually be able to distinguish its own Solid State Drive.

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USB Integrated Antenna – this was newly developed by Samsung with a male adapter USB cell phone antenna. This was ideally designed for people who loves travel and has the constant habit of forgetting their phone charger. The physical look features a smart and marketable gadget. This had encouraged Samsung to file a patent for their USB charging mechanism and USB port antenna in their phones.

• USB Solar Charger- this all-in one solar charger is capable of charging any mobile phone with the aid of sunlight. It will no longer be a burden to carry with you your electric chargers because this multipurpose has the potential to charge your PDA, cell phone and even iPod. This compact gadget has several adapters to cater all kinds of ports of every PDA, cell phone and iPod. Because of its USB design, this makes it universal because most of the devices today derive its power thru USB port.
• Shock Proof and Water Resistant USB – this new Pico C drive that has the capacity of 16GB had invaded the market early this year. It is very small, yet larger in capacity. It weighs approximately 6 grams and has a unique feature that is shock and water resistant.
• USB Cell Phone Antenna Boosters – this unique gadget is very helpful when you are on the area that has no signal and you badly needed to call. These antenna boosters can add several bars of signal in your drained cell phone. Almost all mobile phones that are recently manufactured have built in internal antennas. But these hidden antennas are not functioning well if they are blocked by interference on certain locations, thus producing weak signal.
• USB Powered Speaker – this is very useful for portable laptops that have no standard plug-in audio system, the power is then derived from USB ports and came out with amplified speakers that can produce 5.1 channels sound and definitely, it has more power compared to the built-in speakers of your laptop.
• USB Cup Warmer Gas Stove – this gadget is very interesting because now, you can keep your coffee hot while surfing the internet, seeing the smoke coming from your beverage and smell the aroma is definitely great. This was designed in the form of a gas stove and has LED lights at the bottom to make it look like it has some flame. Of course, it is powered through the USB.
• Adam and Eve USBs – The historical Adam and Eve is not only a part of our religion cultures but also a useful and handy detachable of our laptops and computers. This is made of African Blackwood and white diamonds, making the flash drive to look elegant and trendy. It come sin three shapes- a cross, a bitten apple and a simple rectangle. These shapes constitute only the same theme of Adam and Eve.

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Printers vary in different kinds. One must know the differences between these several kinds of printer for them to make a good choice. Below are the significant difference between an inkjet and a laser printer.

1. Affordability – Inkjet printers are cheaper compared to laser printers. People with low budgets consider an inkjet printer. However, the ink of an inkjet printer is much expensive. Also, ink cartridges have the need to be replaced more often especially if you are always printing pictures and these ink cartridges are expensive. On the other hand, toners for laser printers are expensive, but it will rarely require the need to be changed. Laser printer at home may never need to change the toners because it is not used as often. In conclusion, the cost per copy of the laser printer is much lesser compared to that of inkjet printers.
2. Speed of the Printer – For those owners that are more particular with the speed, the laser printer is recommended because it has quicker speed in comparison with inkjet printers. Also, it has the capability of printing faster and can produce better image quality. Inkjet printers are not recommended when printing demands large volumes.
3. Ease in terms of usage – Inkjet printers have features that are more accessible as it can provide the requirements and needs of an individual and even small businesses. In this case, this feature is only limited on printing quantity of not in volume.
4. Printing quality – Generally, laser printers are capable of printing in higher resolutions and therefore, they have better printing quality. Inkjet printers, on the other hand, produce images by spitting out very small droplets of ink, making their resolution lower. Looking closely at the page that has been printed on both laser and inkjet printers, you can see that laser printer has smoother edges of the fonts used.
5. Longevity – A well preserved and maintained laser printer has longer life span than an inkjet printer.

Moreover, inkjet printers have many disadvantages. They are known to cause cartridge error messages despite the fact that the cartridge is working fine. The printer sometimes is not functioning well that it will start printing in unending loops. And oftentimes, it is difficult to regulate and minimize the quantity of ink being used in inkjet printers.

On the contrary, laser printer has numerous advantages, one of which is that it can use with a duplex unit enabling the user to print in both sides or back to back. This is very functional especially in making leaflets and brochures. It has also the feature that enable the user to assign different paper trays for each draft to print it without messing up the tray. In laser printer, a wireless network card or an Ethernet can be added to connect it to the network. This function cannot is not available on inkjet printers.

Above are just the pros and cons of inkjet and laser printers. Both have specific functions that distinctly different. Inkjet printers are great for personal and home use. Whereas, laser printers are ideal for offices or any place where large volumes of printing need to be done.

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