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Unlocking The Apple iPhone 3G

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The Apple iPhone 3G was announce in a blaze of glory that eclipsed most of the other smart phones on the market, but it remains to be seen whether Apple has really provided users with exactly what they want. Less than a year after the original iPhone went on sale Apple promises new users of the latest iPhone that they will be given the chance to officially download 3rd party applications through the App store. But how quickly will an unlocked version become available.

The Apple iPhone is an updated smart phone with GPS and a 16 GB memory. The 3G iPhone has a lot to write home about with added support, added GPS, third party applications, and support for a Microsoft Exchange server. Extra 3G support is a massive plus for the iPhone. If the trial speed of data transfer is maintained then users really will be carrying the Internet around in their pocket. At half the price and twice the speed of its forerunners the new 3G versions is sure to be popular.

The new phone is thinner at the edges than the earlier version and slightly thicker in the middle, other measurements remain the same although the 3G is 2grams lighter than its predecessor. It no longer has the recessed headphone jack, which some users found annoying, it is now flush enough for any 3.5mm headphones.

Due to go on sale July the 11th the phone will be on offer in black with 8GB of memory or in black or white with 16GB of memory. Sources suggest that the new iPhone will be available in the UK from Apple, 02 and the Carphone Warehouse.

The 8GB model will be on sale for £99 on a new £30 monthly contract or an existing £35 contract - if you choose the higher tariffs of £45 and £75 a month then you will get the 8GB iPhone free. Prices are quite a bit steeper for the 16GB version with the phone costing £159 on the £30 and £35 tariffs, £59 for the £45 tariff and free on the £75 tariff.

Users will continue to receive unlimited data whatever their tariff although they could find that they will be liable for O2's excessive use policy. On the upside however you will be able to browse over O2's HSDPA network and unlimited access to 9,500 Wi-Fi hotspots through BT Openzone and the Cloud.

Although the addition of 3G and GPS make the iPhone 2.0 attractive it is still without some of the basic features found on much cheaper phones, including multimedia messaging and voice messaging.

The first iPhone was available unlocked soon after its launch but this time it will only be available in store rather than through iTunes. So what of the grey market for iPhones and those that are eager to buy one for the discounted contract price in the hope they can get it unlocked?

Well they might be put off even faster than before. Apple have done their best to ensure that their second generation phone is locked right down. With official applications being controlled tightly by Apple, any non-legitimate contract phone will easily be spotted - or more importantly won't benefit from the full features.

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By:David Lakins
Key Multimedia Ltd

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USB & Firewire

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When it comes to thinking outside the box in the computer world, there are plenty of devices vying for your eyes. So just how do you connect all those iPods, printers, digital cameras, hard drives, DV cameras, audio interfaces, hubs, and other assorted peripherals to your Mac? Look no further than your computer's USB and FireWire ports.

If it's devices that you want to connect, this article will help you get things up and running quick. And if you run into any trouble, we show you how to solve. Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard to interface devices. USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket and to improve the plug-and-play capabilities by allowing devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping). Other convenient features include providing power to low-consumption devices without the need for an external power supply and allowing many devices to be used without requiring manufacturer specific, individual device drivers to be installed. USB is intended to help retire all legacy varieties of serial ports and parallel ports. USB can connect computer peripherals such as computer mouse, keyboards, gamepads and joysticks, and flash drives. For many of those devices USB has become the standard connection method. USB was originally designed for personal computers, but it has become common place on other devices such as PDA’s and video game consoles. As of 2008, there are about 2 billion USB devices in the world Resource Box: We deals with lot more devices like Adapters, Auto Switchboxes, Cables, Card reader, Converters, CPU Fans, Hubs, I/O Cards, Input Devices, IOC-5300, KVM Products, Video.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Review - 7 Great Reasons to Buy the IdeaPad Y510 Laptop

Written by oneself on 8:34 PM

By Kent Lee

Lenovo fans who are shopping for a well-designed, yet innovative laptop need look no further than the IdeaPad Y510. Equipped with updated styling and superb audio, graphics, and multimedia options, this IdeaPad model is a dream come true. Here are just a few of the great features that make the IdeaPad Y510 worth buying:

  1. Updated Housing Case In the past, users were dissatisfied with the way the keyboard and case always looked smudged with fingerprints. By changing the housing case to one with a rougher woven feel the problems with the fingerprints was easily solved. This new design also updated the classic style in a way that paid homage to the original.
  2. Superb Graphics What the laptop lacks in lightness, it makes up for with it's superb Intel X3100 graphics. The lack of this feature had been a problem in the past.
  3. Monster Hard Drive The included 250GB hard drive is a monster and is capable of handling the computing needs of most users. If you enjoy downloading memory hogging songs and movies, you will probably never need an extra, external hard drive!
  4. Brilliant Display The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 has a display screen with a glossy finish that provides brilliant color. The 1280x800 pixel screen provides a nice, large view.
  5. Desktop Quality Keyboard The IdeaPad Y510 keyboard provides a wonderful, high-quality feel and an excellent touch. Missing is the horrible bounce that you find with so many other laptop brands. This provides the user with a near desktop-quality keyboard. The individual keys, themselves, have a good size and a solid, cushioned feel.
  6. Great Power Management System The 'novo' switch is another neat feature. The power management system can shift your power options between high, medium, and low with one push of a button! This really creates power savings for the battery life.
  7. Superior Sound System Included with the Y510 is a premium Dolby Home Theater audio system. The superior sound plus the 5 speakers and included subwoofer provides a theater-like sound that is absolutely amazing! It is worth driving to the nearest electronic store just to hear the quality of sound that is produced by these speakers!
A couple of the weak areas of the IdeaPad Y510 include:
  1. Increased Weight

    Users will immediately notice the increased weight. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 weighs in at almost 7 pounds yet is still conveniently portable.

  2. No HDMI Hookup

    You will not find an HDMI hookup so you cannot connect the IdeaPad Y510 with any HDTV.

  3. Inability To Play High Level Games

    Even with the increased graphics, only lower level games can be played. Lenovo is promising to resolve this problem in the near future, however.

  4. Poor Viewing Quality At Vertical Angle

    The viewing quality is reduced outside of the horizontal and straight view angles. If you try to view it vertically you do not have a very good picture but how many times do you really need to do this anyway?

Laptop shoppers looking for a laptop that is well-built with a reasonably priced, a sizable hard drive, wonderful multimedia features at a great price won't be disappointed with the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510.

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First 4 Internet Sony XCP DRM Vulnerabilities

Written by oneself on 8:32 PM

Technological measures protecting works distributed on Compact Discs have been found to pose unreasonable security risks to consumers personal computers, corporate and government networks and the information infrastructure as a whole. Vulnerabilities inherent in widely distributed CD protection measures create the potential for a frightening range of abuses.

Viruses and Trojan horses are already leveraging these technologies to hide from antivirus programs and system administrators. Exacerbating the unacceptable risks posed by these technological protection measures, is that fact that the uninstallers provided to remove these measures pose additional security risks allowing a malicious web site to hijack a consumer's computer.

You have to be aware of several vulnerabilities regarding the XCP Digital Rights Management (DRM) software by First 4 Internet, which is distributed by some Sony BMG audio CDs. The XCP copy protection software uses "rootkit" technology to hide certain files from the user. This technique can pose a security threat, as malware can take advantage of the ability to hide files. We are aware of malware that is currently using this technique to hide.

One of the uninstallation options provided by Sony also introduces vulnerabilities to a system. Upon submitting a request to uninstall the DRM software, the user will receive via email a link to a Sony BMG web page. This page will attempt to install an ActiveX control when it is displayed in Internet Explorer. This ActiveX control is marked "Safe for scripting," which means that any web page can utilize the control and its methods. Some of the methods provided by this control are dangerous, as they may allow an attacker to download and execute arbitrary code.

First 4 Internet XCP "Software Updater Control" ActiveX control isincorrectly marked "safe for scripting" We recommend the following ways to help prevent the installation of this type of rootkit: Do not run your system with administrative privileges. Without administrative privileges, the XCP DRM software will not install. Use caution when installing software. Do not install software from sources that you do not expect to contain software, such as an audio CD.

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Illumination effects with a stainless steel Sony Ericsson T650 in Phoneandbeyond

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Sony Ericsson T650 is a stylish phone to compete with Nokia 6300. It is half-inch (12mm) thin candybar with 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera and QVGA display. It features stereo bluetooth but unfortunately is tri-band only GSM.Advanced communications, multimedia functions and connectivity are all second nature to the Sony Ericsson T650. This slim 3G phone conceals a high performance feature set. The 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus takes excellent shots, and the 1.9-inch, scratch-proof screen makes it easy to shoot and view your pictures.

Sony-Ericsson-T650-Green The mineral glass display is placed directly onto the screen, which makes the colours more intense, improves visibility in bright environments and widens the viewing angle of the screen up to 170 degrees.The Sony Ericsson T650 is all about detail. The illumination effects on the keypad and the sides of the phone interact with animations on the screen. As these animations move across the display they set off waves of light around the keypad, which stand-out against the reflective stainless steel finish.Other features of note on the T650 include Bluetooth 2.0 stereo support, a 262k color QVGA display, and a Memory Stick Micro card slot for expansion.

Sony Ericsson T650 weighs around 95g and is pretty thin in profile at 12.5mm thick. A new feature on the Sony Ericsson T650 is the illumination effects system that controls the keypad backlighting and the lights on the sides of the phone: the lights interact with on-screen animations to add to the phone's entertainment value.

The Sony Ericsson T650 will be available in both green and blue when it starts shipping in Q3 of this year. The illumination effects on the keypad and the sides of the phone interact with animations on the screen. As these animations move across the display they set off waves of light around the keypad, which stand-out against the reflective stainless steel finish. Please Purchase Online http://www.phoneandbeyond.com

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