The Sony Xperia Z has been released to critical acclaim, and now it's time for Sony to announce the phone's new lower-end stablemates. On March 18th, Sony delivered the Xperia SP and the Xperia L.
The Xperia SP is probably the more interesting of the two phones, as its 'midrange' specifications and software are equivalent to the high-end phones of late last year. The phone includes a 4.6" display at 1280 x 720, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 running at 1.7 GHz and an 8 megapixel camera. Internal storage is still low though, at only 8 GB on board. This can be expanded via microSD, as with most phones with limited internal storage. The phone also supports most wireless standards, including 4G LTE cellular data, Wireless N, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC. The phone includes similarly dated software, coming with Android 4.1 instead of Android 4.2.
The SP's chassis is available in three colours: black, white and red. The all-aluminium build of the phone is similar to what we saw for the case of the Sony Xperia Z, but with one notable addition: the transparent light bar that was first introduced in the Xperia U after being featured as a pure design element in earlier models.
The Xperia L is a bit more boring, particularly to a specification nerd like me. There's a 4.3" 854 x 480 display, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor running at 1 GHz, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wireless N and NFC. The rear camera is above average at 8 megapixels, while the internal storage is the same as the SP's at 8 GB expandable via microSD. There's no option for LTE connectivity here, though.
Both phones are set to be released in Europe and Asia by the end of June. We don't have specific price points for either phone yet, but don't expect them to stray too far from expected norms.
What do you make of the phones? Let me know in the comments below. Have a good one!
If you are looking for a great web hosting solution for your website, it can be very easy to fall into a trap and make a mistake that has disastrous repercussions for you and your business. While there might be an element of “I’m happy to make mistakes and learn from them,” in this case you really don’t need to. Enough people have suffered thanks to poor web hosting services or making mistakes that you only need to read a few blogs before you are fully clued up as to the problems that you can easily walk into.
In the event that you have not yet found out what the biggest things to avoid are, we got them together here so you have a print and keep reference that will never see you go wrong.
Your Problem
Such is the reputation of many web-hosting companies that it is easy to point an accusing finger at them whenever anything goes wrong. Before you go tweeting or telling a host review site how bad something is, look at it from your own point of view. What have you got on the page? If you have filled it with photographs, videos, and various other pieces of media, then there is a chance it will be slow even if you have opted for a dedicated server package.
Keep it simple, and you shouldn’t have any other self-inflicted issues. Now, onto those traps.
Cost Considerations
Naturally, you want the best financial deal for yourself or your company. If you are launching your first site, you might think that the cheapest option is best because you aren’t expecting too much traffic to begin with anyway. Sounds logical, but it could be the biggest mistake you have ever made.
Cheap web hosting and things that appear ‘too good to be true’ should be avoided at all costs. As a minimum, spend a little more and go for a VPS hosting package that will at least give you some options and flexibility when your site starts to grow.
Not Getting Guarantees
You can split this mistake into two categories.
First of all, you have the person who signs up for a web hosting deal, locking them in for a period of time, without getting any assurances around uptime, site speed, or what your compensation will be if these metrics are not satisfied.
Second, there is the person who sees a great deal, signs up, but doesn’t read the small print and ends up with a low performing website and, just to add insult to injury, an avalanche of hidden fees.
You don’t need us to tell you neither of these are good news. Get guarantees, get them in writing, and read everything.
Who Owns the Site?
If you make this mistake, you could see your whole business come crashing down, yet still many people allow this to happen. Buy your web domain first, so that it is registered in your name, and if you do it through a hosting company, ensure that you have the rights to the URL.
Picture this, you sign a web hosting agreement, are unhappy, and want to move elsewhere in three months, but you have to start from scratch and build your brand again, because you didn’t realise that the hosting provider took ownership of your domain name. It doesn’t sound good, does it.
Avoid these mistakes and you will be well on your way to a great experience of the web hosting industry, which in turn will lead you to a great site and increased business performance.
Cloud computing is a growing technology in today's modern world. Although not many people have implemented it, over time it is expected to get more and more popular. There are many, many benefits to using cloud technology, and businesses around the world are already taking advantage of it. Here we find out what cloud computing is, and how we can exploit its great potential.
Cloud Cover
Which wire is which? Confusion over cables isn't an issue with Cloud I.T.
Most people, in today's age of technology, are growing up with computers. But although many people know how to set up a network, or reset a router if the need arises, it isn't every day that you implement an entirely new system into your business' IT department.
So what, exactly, is covered by 'cloud computing'?
Essentially, a cloud IT solution is a new way to store your files, access your server, and manage your whole system, without having any hardware onsite! Everything you need is available to you via the 'cloud'. A specialist business, set up to offer this amazing service, will host all the space for you, and give you unlimited access to it without you having the overheads of an entire server system at your location. You can do your job, and they'll invest the time, space and money in taking care of the details for you!
Down with overheads, up with efficiency!
Whether you're a new business, or a thriving industry giant, everyone is looking to increase efficiency and look at where they can make savings. Increasing profits comes hand in hand with Cloud computing. The initial overheads of setting up a server, buying the hardware and investing the time to maintain it, should never be underestimated. Cloud computing companies are specialists; they are there to do all of these tasks for you.
Cloud computing gives you the potential of freedom; freedom from worrying about server crashes, downtime and backlog. No more staff taking time from their important jobs to work out why their emails have stopped working, or desperately trying to salvage work lost during a crash. There are no more high costs from upgrades, or buying big extra servers for space and speed. Cloud computing offers a business model that is maintained and managed to the highest standard, releasing you and your colleagues to fully engage in their own roles.
Cloud IT companies are set up with the highest standards in mind, and gives you a complete package. Covering all areas, they offer security packages, antivirus and spam protection to keep your precious data safe and sound.
The proof is in the profits
Past their prime: equipment is quickly outdated, but cloud IT means no more costs for regular replacements
Growth and expansion are two words that businesses are constantly aiming for. Achieving profits and looking into the future is something that Cloud IT computing helps to support and encourage. As your business flourishes, and your needs grow, you can increase your space and service even further to accommodate your needs. Replacement of equipment or outdated technology is no longer a cost you will have to worry about.
Implementing cloud IT gives you an advantage against the competition; most companies would suffer heavily if hardware or technology was to be damaged, get a virus, or even be stolen. Having everything safely stored in a secure off-site location means that your company, and its future success, are safer than ever. Should you need any help at all, a team of professionals are on standby to answer your queries, or visit you onsite if there was ever the need between setup and your routine progress meetings.
Conclusion
In any industry, competition is fierce. Making the most of cloud computing is an opportunity that no company should overlook. Save time, money and space, and give your business the beneficial boost that it needs. Cloud IT computing is, without a doubt, the next step towards efficiency and profit. The potential is there, all that you have to do is exploit it.
About the author: while conducting site surveys for server hosting support at Cheeky Munkey, Tom Reynolds focuses on improving web and locally based hosting in the same time. Even though many companies still have local hosting more and more firms shifts toward cloud hosting due to rise in efficiency.
The Various Ways through You can Watch TV on Your PC
The price of everything seems to be increasing in spite of fact that the economy is still struggling. This includes many of the things you may enjoy, such as cable television. With that being said, while you do not want to have to forgo watching all of your favorite programs, you can cancel your cable subscription and opt for a few alternatives that are considerably cheaper. These methods all allow you to enjoy watching TV on your computer.
Windows Media Center
One of the most basic ways to enjoy watching TV on your PC can be done if you have a desktop or laptop running on the Windows Vista, 7 or 8 operating system. These machines all have Windows Media Center built in, with the ability to watch TV through it. In some instances, you may need a TV tuner with a USB attachment. This device coupled with the Media Center allows you to connect to all of the channels that are local in your area. Many of them are even available in HD quality. You can also connect to Internet television through Windows Media Center and have access to even more channels in addition to the basic ones.
TV Tuner Stick
A TV tuner stick alone is also a great way to watch TV on your PC. There are many models available on the market that are made by different manufacturers. Generally speaking, these are made specifically for Windows computers and connect via USB. They also come with CDs that you must insert into the CD/DVD drive so that you can install the necessary software and drivers so you can watch TV on your PC/Computer. Installation is easy and the CD will walk you through the basic steps. Once everything is set up, you can attach an included antenna to connect with local channels from your area.
Netflix or Hulu Plus
Many individuals these days choose to opt out of pricey cable subscriptions in favor of other TV watching services like Netflix or Hulu Plus. These both cost an incredibly low $8 per month and offer full seasons of certain TV shows as well as movies. You can enjoy watching old favorites or shows that are still currently airing. Over time, shows and movies are also shuffled to make way for newer seasons and different programs and movies, providing you with good variety. You can watch on your desktop, laptop or even tablet computer.
Online
Another option that is available to you is to tune in to your favorite programs at the official website of TV channels online. Many of the major broadcast networks will air their most popular TV shows online in real-time as they are airing on cable. This gives you just as pleasurable a viewing experience as if you were watching on a TV.
A great computer game can easily entertain hours of your time and become an incredibly competitive past time that many people really enjoy. If you are a regular gamer then you will be well aware that one of the most important aspects in the gaming experience is the sound quality that you enjoy – and if you are the type of person that likes to yell really loud into your microphone while playing online games, then you will realize how a great pair of headphones can really add some good atmosphere to your game play.
A great set of headphones helps to set the mood, allows you to embrace the atmosphere and ensures that you are really able to get involved with what is going on. In turn, this can give you a really great gaming experience and make you feel like you are really in the game.
Sound good?
Well if you do want to get involved with gaming headsets here are some key features to take into consideration:
Price – so you want a good pair of headphones, but chances are that you don’t really want to break the bank? Well it’s crucial that you ensure that you pay just the right amount for your headphones, not too much and not be a cheapskate at the same time! Good headphones will cost money and much of it, but they don’t have to break the bank. Make sure you reach the point where the quality stops and the brand name starts, this is how to know when you have spent enough cash
Comfort – a good pair of headphones should be incredibly comfortable for you to wear after all if you get right into the gaming mode then chances are that you could be wearing them for quite an extended period of time. You don’t want headphones that are going to make you feel uncomfortable, or ones that are going to give you a headache, so make sure that you choose wisely with your selection
Sound – sound quality is crucial in any pair of headphones and if you do want good sound quality across the board then it’s really important that you choose a good quality headset. Sound quality can really make or break your gaming experience – so make sure you check that your headsets perform as they should before you make your purchase.
Reliability – when you are purchasing a game set you want to make sure that you get one that lasts and the last thing that you want is your headset breaking down when you are in the middle of a game! Gamer headsets are not cheap so don’t just go for the first one you see, take your time to do your research – read what other people have to say! – and in turn you can ensure that your money is well-spent on something which is a worthwhile investment, rather than something that you have to replace every few months.
Regardless of what you are looking for if you want the ultimate gaming experience then it’s absolutely crucial that you have a good gaming headset to go with it, and for many people this can really enhance the whole gaming experience.
Part of really enjoying a game comes down to making sure that you can fit right into it, feeling that you are there in that environment, and making sure that you are getting involved with it as if you were actually in that character. A great gaming headset will allow you to really feel part of the game, and it can give you the upper edge on your competitors!
Google has launched a very new tablet that boasts of having a large seven-inch display screen. This new device, although a product of Google is in fact created by the Asus which is known in the market to make very good tablets. Apart from being lightweight and slim at 11mm, the Google Nexus 7 provides a 7-inch IPS display with HD backlit resolution of 1200x800 giving sharp display.
Design and Features Even though the Kindle Fire HD and the iPad Mini are expensive when compared to the Google Nexus 7, its specifications are at par with both of them making it a great device to purchase. The Nexus 7 tablet is also loaded with features such as accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope and the GPS chip that is used in Google Maps when using in offline mode. It doesn’t have a microSD card slot which might prove a disappointment. The Google Nexus 7 is a fully touch screen based tablet which doesn’t have any hardware buttons on the front. The tablet front is covered with a Corning glass which is better than the Gorilla Glass thus making it tougher. The right side of this tablet has a power/sleep button and a two-stage volume rocker while the bottom side has a micro USB port that can be used to charge the tablet or connecting it to a PC or USB device. The micro USB port is lined with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker port. The Nexus 7 weighs nearly 340 grams and is 198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm that makes it even thinner than iPad.
Performance
The Nexus 7, being a product of the Google and the OEM partner Asus, has the best mobile hardware that is available in the market. The Nexus 7 is powered by the 1.3GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor that will help in running almost any app on this tablet. This processor enables the users to run most of the games as well as HD video content properly and comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB storage memory. The 16GB version is priced at £159 while the 32GB is priced at £199. As of now, the Google Nexus 7 is available with 32GB storage on 3G/HSPA+ version that costs £239. Apart from this fast processor, the Nexus 7 runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which is very fast and smooth to operate.
Camera
The Nexus 7 tablet has a front facing camera of 1.2megapixels that offers video calling facility at 720p. The placing of the front camera on the Nexus 7 depicts that the photos are supposed to be clicked in the portrait view. Apart from that, the landscape view is also now available though the only glitch is that the Nexus 7 doesn’t have a secondary camera.
Battery
The Google Nexus 7 tablet is packed with a Li-Ion 4325mAh battery that provides atleast 10 hours of talktime but the only problem is that it is not removable due to which the users won’t be able to replace the battery in case it wears out.
Connectivity
Even though the Nexus 7 tablet offers so many good features, the fact remains that it doesn’t provide the 3G option. Thus, users will have to make do with the WiFi option only. This does give an added advantage since users will be able to share data using their personal Wi-Fi hotspot that you will able to get from your network operator.
Verdict
The Google Nexus 7 is, by far, a very good tablet when compared in terms of pricing and its amazing lightweight design. Even though many tablets have almost the same specifications and features as the Nexus 7, it still is one of the best tablets available in the market today and can be taken as a perfect option for the iPad like features that would be affordable to purchase.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch Event Live happening in New-York
Officially being unveiled at the moment is the Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch event on YouTube and you can see it Below at our website also. It the latest and the greatest smart phone to be released in mankind's history as per this day and month. With this Samsung has given it on any other's manufacturer's face that it doesn't care what anybody else is doing, it just knows it is the Best.
The Preview was great especially the plays and yeah the Features of the phone are awesome, major one's made on the camera and the Viewing of photos and videos.
Specification's
Network
3rd Generation4th Generation (LTE)
Display
4.99 inch Full Super HD AMOLED Screen
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera
Main – 13 MP Full HD
Sub – 2 MP Full HD
Audio
All Codec Support
Video
Full HD and All Codec Support
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, IR LED, MHL 2.0
Sensors
Accelerometer, RGB Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer, IR Gesture, Temperature and Humidity
The effectiveness of a telephone system in any business should never be underestimated, and if you are the type of business that relies heavily on your telephone system to deal with your clients then it’s crucial that you have one that not only helps you to provide a great level of customer service, but which deals with their needs in an accurate and timely manner.
For many businesses a telephone system is the first point of contact that you will ever have with a client and remember, first impressions last. It’s crucial that you give off the impression of a professional, efficient business from your very first phone call, and in turn this can be carried through every other dealing that you happen to have with this client.
So invest in a good phone system and reap the rewards...
A good phone system won’t only help to bring in new clients and give them a great first impression, it will also help to ensure that these clients stay with you and they aren’t afraid to make a telephone call to ask a question or ask for more help (or even more work!).
Many people hate picking up the phone and making a telephone call for the fear that they will be left on-hold for ages, sent between numerous departments, and that at the end of the day they will pay quite a lot of money for a service that they just don’t receive… if you want to take away these negative connotations that are often associated with making a business telephone call, then ensure that your business has a professional telephone system that doesn’t act this way.
Where should I look for a business telephone system?
In general there are a number of different areas where you might consider looking for a business telephone system, but speaking to a professional telephone system retailer could be a great place to start – after all, they will be able to give you the advice and assistance that you need and they are often able to talk to you about getting the best possible prices for your products.
A business telephone system can easily make or break your business, so if you are looking for professional help and advice when it comes to choosing the right system for you, make sure that you enlist the help of an expert to make sure that you get the best possible value out of your business telephone system and that you get it for the right price.
Effective communication is a vital function of management. It is believed that without effective management the communication is not possible. So communication is essential between a manager to with his target teams or a chairman with his board of directors. There are however many ways for transporting information to others. PowerPoint presentation is a well defined method of passing on information descriptively to the respective members or audience. It mostly comprises of slideshows which offers a visual reference or information about HR plan, growth of business, marketing plans, goals, targets, visions, business and organization. The usefulness of Corporate PowerPoint presentation is mostly for the freelancers, professionals and corporate executives. The importance of an organization is through these presentations.
Advantages of corporate PowerPoint presentation
There are many advantages of presentations. They are as follows:
Gathering feedback – One can grab the results for spreading the information and can collect appreciations through the work.
Generating awareness – Through presentations, one can draw the awareness of the information to the audience.
Selling or sharing one’s expertise – By sharing or selling the special skills and knowledge by the program is approved by the presentations.
Marketing one’s products – With PowerPoint presentations one can advertise the products or market them at nominal prices.
Promoting oneself – The process of promoting or showing off one’s talents is possible through PowerPoint presentations.
Effective PowerPoint presentations are best suited for the corporate world. By learning the software skills and handling the process of making slides offers to increase the experience and knowledge.
Prospects of PowerPoint presentations
There are some prospects of PowerPoint presentations, which are as follows:
Preparation – By well preparation one can achieve success easily. Presentations when prepared beforehand generate confidence for presenting the topics in a smooth way. The success lies in a good preparation only. The concept, product and service are usually shown to the audience. The value of the material is important for showing in the presentations. Through one’s knowledge one can easily make others satisfy.
Creating good content – The outlook is very important for a PowerPoint presentation. It is dependent on the skills for creating some designs or titles or fonts so as to catch the attention of viewers or the audience. The content is also a tool for attracting the eyes of the people watching it. It comprises of those type of information which makes a topic palatable and interesting for reading it. Organization and designing the slides makes a presentation smooth.
Sufficient practice – Corporate presentations requires practice as practice makes a man perfect. The more one practices the more it will be easier for presenting it to the audience. With practice, the chances of falter, stumble and slutter is decreased. With rehearsing several times one can gain the prior knowledge of the topic as well. The two ways of practicing are either giving the presentation in front of colleagues or friends; or by standing in front of the mirror and rehearsing.
By creating Corporate PowerPoint presentations one can achieve the knowledge, success and appreciation from the respective boss and corporate associates, further enabling the best impression.
