Nokia N97 and N97 mini

Recently, Nokia released its N97. But even more recently, it released another version of N97 calling it N97 Mini. My first thought was "What was Nokia thinking?".

Some tweaks were made on the features of N97 and - voila! - we have N97 Mini! But this is actually not pure nonsense. This is not Nokia saying that they are running out of ideas and so they decided to just change some specs of an older (but actually new) model. On the contrary, by doing this, Nokia has done a smart move by giving the buyers an option - buyers can now decide whether to buy the N97 which is more business-like in appeal, or the more stylish N97 Mini, without much difference in the software from that in N97.

However, being different phones, they have differences. The obvious one is the size. The Mini is a tad smaller and slimmer, nay, sexier than its bigger brother. The size of the screen of N97 Mini (3.2 in.) is also smaller than that of N97 (3.5 in.). There are also apparent differences on how the keys on the keypad are arranged. Moreover, the battery of N97 has a slightly higher capacity than the battery that comes with N97 Mini.

One big difference though between the two is the memory built into the units. While N97 Mini only has 8 Gigabytes (which is, to current standards, perfectly fine), N97 has 32 Gigs - 4 times than that found in the Mini. Both memories are expandable. But with the 32 Gigs, I don't think you would need any memory card to add to the memory of your phone. This is perfect for those who intend to save a lot of files and use a lot of apps on their phone.

Watch this video I found on YouTube which shows in detail the differences between N97 and N97 Mini:

Automatic Cameras: Are they Right for You?

By: R. Dodge Woodson

Modern cameras are made to do everything on their own. With a self-timer, a camera can decide when it's the right moment to freeze time capturing an image. Seriously, today's cameras are incredibly smart. There has never been a time when getting into photography was so easy, that is assuming you can figure out what all the buttons, knobs, and levers on a new auto-everything camera do.

In some ways, older cameras were less frustrating to work with. New automatic cameras can be a challenge for anyone to figure out. It's kind of like setting the clock on your DVD player. If you ever take time to learn the steps involved with the process, it's not difficult. Automatic cameras can be intimidating at first, but they are a joy to use once you have mastered the controls.

The amount of automation found in a pocket camera varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Price is also a factor in the amount of automatic functions a camera performs. I think automatic cameras are like computers; they're fantastic when they work properly and a pain in the neck when they don't.

I browsed through a sales flyer from a major discount chain store just a few minutes ago. For less than $100 you can buy a 35-mm point-and-shoot camera from a name-brand manufacturer. The camera has a built-in flash and it sets shutter speed automatically. For about the same price, you can get a different brand of 35-mm camera that offers a pop-up flash (to reduce the red-eye effect in portraits).

In fact, it is hard to find a point-and-shoot (PsS) without a built-in flash. The model I looked at has a medium-power, zoom, telephoto lens. There are even less expensive cameras available.

If you move up the purchase-price ladder, you can find cameras with built-in zoom lenses with ranges in the neighborhood of 38mm to 140mm. Some models will imprint your photos with a date and time stamp. Not many professional photographers use pocket cameras as their primary tools, but I know many who use them for quick shots that would evade typical professional equipment. Don't be fooled by the Do-Little cameras, they can actually do quite a lot. For most people, any camera with a megapixel rating of at least 5 is fine for routine use.

What Could Go Wrong With Idiot-Proof Cameras?

If you think that nothing can go wrong with auto-everything cameras, you're wrong. A lot can go wrong with any automatic camera. While most pocket cameras are simple to operate, they can produce some annoying problems for the people who use them. Let me explain.

Imagine that you are on your dream vacation. Part of your fantasy is to amass photographs that will help your memories live forever. You begin your journey, snapping pictures of once-in-a-lifetime scenes as you go. All of a sudden, you battery goes dead. You left your battery charger at home. Well, there goes the great photography outing.

Many photographers using direct-vision cameras obstruct their lenses accidently without knowing it until they check their photos. Since the viewfinder on this type of camera is offset from the lens, you can't see if your camera strap or finger is in part of your picture.

Spare Battery

One of the most frequent problems with an automatic camera is not the camera's fault. It is a dead of dying battery. Get a spare battery for your camera and like the credit card company says, "Never leave home without it!" Low battery power can cause a number of difficulties with an automatic camera. A dead battery can put the camera completely out of commission. Rotate batteries frequently when using or storing your camera in cold temperatures.

Red Eye

Even if you have never taken a single photograph, you've probably seen the handiwork of the red-eye monster in photos you have seen. This evil creature lives in the flash unit of many cameras. When an on-camera flash is used to take a portrait, it often taints the photography by turning the subject's eyes bright red. Some pocket cameras offer a red-eye reduction system. Others incorporate a pop-up flash that can help to keep the monster caged. However, unless you move up to component systems where the flash you work with is offset to one side of the lens, you might meet the monster eye to eye, so to speak.

What is red eye? It is when the eyes of a subject are red in a photograph. The problem is caused by having a flash that is too close to your lens. It is a common problem with point-and-shoot cameras.

Auto Focus and Auto Flash

There is a difference between point-and-shoot cameras and auto-focus cameras. Point-and-shoot cameras have a set range in which objects appear to be in focus. Auto-focus lenses adjust their focus based on the location of a subject. As good as auto-focus lenses are, they can be fooled. As an example, if you were to take a family portrait, using a self-timer, you might find that part of your family was soft in terms of focus.

If you were all standing side by side, the auto-focus should work well. But, if some of the family is in front of the rest of the family, the auto-focus is likely to lock in on only some of the subjects. This results in a picture with some distortion in it.

Automatic, built-in flashes sound good on paper and in advertisements, but they can limit your creativity. They can also fail to meet their minimum requirements. The sensors that trigger an automatic flash can be fooled by light patterns. Let me give you an example.

Let's say that your children have just been chosen to star in a school play. You want to capture the moment with your camera. Hastily, before the mood changes, you position your children in front of a window. There are no blinds or curtains, and natural light is flooding into the room, behind the kids. Quickly, you point and shoot on auto pilot. The flash doesn't fire. You assume this means flash was not needed. After all, it's supposed to fire when light levels are low. The natural light behind your children has just fooled the camera. When you review the picture taken, you will find that you have a nice, dark, silhouette of your kids. Their cheerful faces will be hidden in the dark exposure. Creative options for built-in auto-flashes are limited.

Sun Flare

Sun flare can be a nasty problem when using a pocket camera. You can overcome this by shielding the lens of your camera from the sun with your hand. But if you're not careful, your hand will wind up in the picture. Since lens shades won't work on flat-faced cameras, you have to protect the lens by some other means. The human hand is usually the most effective. If you don't prevent stray light from shining on your lens, you will see bright spots that resemble stars or doughnuts on your finished prints.

The more automated your camera is, the higher the risk is that something will malfunction. This should not scare you away from the versatile, easy-to-use pocket cameras. If you stick with a major brand of camera, you should not experience many problems that are not associated with the operator of the tool. Keep fresh batteries in your camera. Use common sense on exposures, and choose your camera settings carefully. If you follow these simple instructions, your little black box should give you good pictures. 

About The Author

R. Dodge Woodson is the founder and publisher of World Photographers Organization, a group of photographers from point-and-shoot snapshooters to pros who spend close to $10,000 for a single lens. Photography has been his passion for close to 40 years. Woodson is an internationally-known, best-selling author and photographer with more than 100 books published by major publishers. Presently much of his writing in both E-books known as Book Busters and Ready Reports is available through Creative Consulting, Inc. at http://www.ccionlinesales.com/, including his most recent book: Maine Unseen: A Photographic Experience That Few Witness.

Foxit Reader: the Best PDF Viewer

Anyone who have had experience with Adobe Reader can say that opening the program takes a while. If you are tired of this, why not download Foxit Reader? It is an even better PDF viewer in my honest opinion. Aside from the speed at which it loads, it also provides a way for the users to annotate PDF files  like highlighting texts, making notes and drawing lines and stuff.

The latest version of Foxit Reader also has the following features:

(taken from http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/whatsnew31.htm)

The following is a list of exciting new features in Foxit Reader 3.1.

• Internet Search
  Foxit Reader 3.1 supports internet keyword search. You can select the text and click the pop-up search icon or press and drag the mouse directly to search for the related information in internet.
• Favorite Toolbar
  Foxit PDF Reader 3.1 supports to customize the useful tools to appear in the Favorite Toolbar area, so that users can choose the tools that are used most often easily and quickly.
• Comments Panel 
  Lists all comments in the PDF document, and provides a number of common options that helps users check their comments better, such as expanding or collapsing all comments, as well as sorting comments in different ways.
• Summarize Comments
  Allows users to generate a new PDF document with comments summary and set the document properties, such as paper setting, page range choosing, and so on. It is a convenient way to get a synopsis of all the comments associated with a PDF.
• Document Restrictions
  Now users can view document restrictions by clicking the Security tab in the properties dialog box. The document’s Security Method restricts what can be done to the document, and the Document Restrictions Summary displays a list of tasks that users can perform.
• Supports MSAA
  Part of user interface elements supports Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA), that is, to deliver the UI information to the MSAA client-side.
• Streamlined UI
  A completely redesigned UI with a new look and feel that makes Foxit Reader more intuitive than ever before, such as updated icons and the reclassified menu bar.
  
  
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Netbooks and What to Use them For

By Daisy Wilson

Looking to get a netbook, but you are unsure of where to look, or what exactly you can use them for, look no further. You can get all the information you need regarding what exactly you need one for, and how to go about getting one. This allows you to get the information you need from experts who know all about the product you are trying to get information on, you are also able to call or email them with your questions instead of reading all of the information of the site. This may be able to clear some more information up.

Writing

These compact computers are often used by avid writers who enjoy writing, or are book writers. They can carry them around without having to worry about the weight, or the largeness of a regular laptop. They have a keyboard that is easy to type on, and is not extremely small, so you are still able to hit the keys correctly while using it. The screen is small, but it does not take away from the site of it, this allows you to see what you are typing, but also does not contort the word processing software. You can also check out the various hard drive sizes to make sure you get the most space that you need in order to save the documents you are writing. They also offer external hard drives if you need more space then what they are giving you in the compact computer.

Surf the Net and Stay Connected

You are able to surf the web, and stay connected through social networks on this compact computer. They have built in wireless cards, so you are able to pick up internet wherever it is available. This can be reassuring to know that you do not have to buy extra components in order to have your computer work on the internet explorer. Connect through instant messengers with family and friends. Hook up a mouse and webcam if you wish through the provided usb ports. This allows you to connect with more function then before.

Open Software

You can add software and applications to your netbooks as well. Depending on the specifications that your portable computer came with, you can add certain software to your computer that you may use on a daily basis. You can find the computers with a fast processing speed which allows you to open your software faster than ever, and allows you to run multiple programs at the same time without slowing down the speed of the overall computer, and performance that it puts out. This is one of the largest things to look for, as well as memory size depending on what you would like to save on your mini computer as well.

You are able to find more information on netbooks and Canon imageCLASS Printers, and their prices by visiting pcrush.com. They will help you find the one that fits your specific needs, and can accomplish the tasks you want to undertake by email, or phone. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Daisy_Wilson

Plastic Logic's Que proReader: the next E-Reader King?

We have seen the rise of e-book readers last year. Perhaps the most famous of them all is the Kindle. Several versions of the Kindle have been released last year.

But this year, we are about to see another e-book reader that will be launched. It is QUE proReader from Plastic Logic. Is this going to be the one to put an end to the reign of Kindle? Maybe not. But the Que proReader is something worth looking at with its features.

QUE proReader is primarily aimed for businessmen. As a matter of fact, it looks more business-like than any other e-book reader in the market today. It is not like some teenager would be carrying it around and use it for leisurely reading novels. 

It is the size of a pad paper (8.5 in. X 11 in.) but only a third of an inch thick (or thin). It has a 10.7 in touch screen. It also has the ability to connect through Wi-fi and 3G networks, in addition to its Bluetooth which increases its connectivity.

With its large screen, it is definetely going to be very easy to browse through e-books and other documents, like Word, Excel and Powerpoint (these are supported).

The price is... well, it is something fit for a businessman. Currently, its 4GB version is priced at $649 (with Wi-fi and bluetooth connectivity + USB, but without 3G), and its 8GB version (this one has 3G connectivity) is priced at $799!

The question is: With the Que proReader being primarily aimed for businessmen, are businessmen really going for it when they can simply purchase a decent laptop computer at the price of the 8GB version of the Que proReader? We all have to keep an eye on how this gadget does in the market this year. It is scheduled to be released this coming April.

Kill That Javascript Error

Kill That Javascript Error

By John E. Blake

A JavaScript error can make it painful to browse the Web. You need to defend your browser from each JavaScript error, as JavaScript errors love to ruin your fun. It's actually very easy to repair the majority of JavaScript problems. Here, we'll do a rundown of some of the best ways to fix JavaScript errors.

Delete your Temporary Internet Files

Call it unorthodox, but it's proven over and over that too many Temporary Internet Files can cause JavaScript problems. That's why you NEED to delete your Temporary Internet Files on a regular basis. Besides, all sorts of nasty stuff can sneak into your system through cookies and Temporary Internet Files. 

Here's how to delete your Temporary Internet Files in Windows 7:

1. Click Start. 

2. Select Control Panel. 

3. Click Network and Internet. 

4. Select Internet Options. 

5. Click the Safety icon. 

6. See the "Delete Browsing History" button? Click that. 

7. Check all of the files you wish to delete. 

8. Click Delete.

Your system will probably run a bit faster and smoother once you delete these files. Temporary internet files accumulate rather rapidly, so it's best to delete these often.

Check DirectX and Disable Interfering Features

You should also make sure that you are running the most updated version of DirectX. Sometimes DirectX errors can get mixed up with JavaScript, and then you have to pay the price. If you're having trouble with DirectX, you can use the handy DirectX Diagnostic Tool to troubleshoot these problems.

Sometimes firewalls or other security mechanisms can cause JavaScript problems. You need to check the settings of firewalls and anti-virus programs. If these programs are currently running, they will often play havoc with JavaScript. You'll need to experiment with your anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-malware programs. Often, if you disable a setting such as "Ad-Blocker" or "Pop-up Blocker," then JavaScript will miraculously start working again.

Registry Cleaners to the Rescue

It's wise to get a registry cleaner so that you can fight JavaScript errors head on. A registry cleaner is the best way to find out where that little bugger is hiding and blast him out of his hole.

Since the registry stores all information on your system, all errors will be logged within the registry. As such, registry cleaners are the most effective and powerful means of resolving errors. Some registry cleaners are well known for their ability to prevent errors from ever appearing. Use a good registry cleaner to detect and destroy JavaScript errors. You'll be glad you did. Learn more about how to repair your JavaScript error so you have keep having fun and working hard online.

Optimize-Your-PC, with its Advanced Registry Cleaning Technology, will fix that JavaScript error and Speed Up Your PC, all in under 2 Minutes. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_E._Blake

How to Dispose of Old but still Working Mobile Phones

The mobile phone industry is probably one of the most prolific industries on the planet today. You will be amazed at how many new models are released each quarter and how many more units are produced within a given month not only of the new models but also of the not-so-new models that are still doing pretty well in the market.

If you are the type of person who always does not want to be left behind, most likely you would be purchasing new models of mobile phones as soon as they hit the market even though you still have an old but still working mobile phone. And before you know it, you have a bunch of used mobile phones piling up somewhere inside your room (inside your drawer, perhaps).

So, what do you do with your old phone or phones? Throwing them away is definitely not an option because not only would you be harming the environment by including your phone in your trash, you would also be wasting an item that might still prove useful to others, if not anymore to you.

Here are some ways of disposing of your old phones:

1. Sell your old phones. If they are still in good working condition, chances are some people might still be interested in buying them. It does not matter whether they were released last month or last year. What is important is that they are still working. These days, people are willing to get bargains. Offer your phones at a very low and reasonable price. Post an ad on your blog or on your website. Inform your officemates and friends that you want to get rid of your old phones and that you are selling them at a very low price. They might know someone who wants to buy a phone at a tight budget or one of them might actually be willing to buy a second-hand phone. You can do all sorts of advertising. Remember to always inform them that you are selling them because you have a new one and you won't be using them anymore. Most importantly, inform them that they are still in good condition if they are (be honest though if your phone has a defect, no matter how slight it is). Selling your old phones is good because you will be able to get a return of the fraction of the amount of money you paid for those phones.

2. Give them away. If you are not the sort of person who is into selling second-hand stuff, then just give your phones away. Give it to a friend or a relative who is planning to buy a secondary phone. If you have a younger brother or sister who is yet to have his or her first phone, then give your old phone as a gift. This is, in fact, a very thoughtful gesture.

3. Contact the phone manufacturer. If options 1 and 2 above are not for you, just do this: contact the manufacturer of the old phones you want to get rid of. Some manufacturers are willing to take in old phones for recycling. A number of manufacturers now are taking the lead in protecting the environment by recycling their old products. Find out how you can send your old phones back to the manufacturers by contacting them or by visiting their website. You might actually even receive incentives from them for doing so.

4. Contact charitable institutions who are conducting income-generating projects to support their cause. There are several charitable institutions who put up bazaars once in a while where members and supporters sell second-hand goods and where the proceeds are used to fund a special project. Contact them and donate your old phones so that they can sell them.

The ways mentioned above are not only practical but they are also green in the sense that your old phones are not likely to end up in the trash adding to the tons and tons of garbage in the world today.