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Samsung Omnia

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What would it take to knock of a certified hit, at least amongst its core target market? It would take classy styling, seamless integration of features, and yes, applications that can make the phone much more than what it is.

First, without a doubt, the Omnia is a looker. In the realm of sexy gadgets, the Omnia is definitely up there. The form factor is nice. It feels good in your hand; it’s neither too big nor too small. There are a few more buttons than its Apple counterpart but then that’s what you would expect from a mobile phone.

Second, we go to memory capacity. There is 8 GB and the 16 GB, and even additional memory via a non hot-swappable micro SD card beside the battery.

Feature-wise, the Omnia is truly threatening. It packs Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro OS, 3G and HSDPA speeds, Wi-Fi, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 5-megapixel camera with video recording, zoom, auto-focus, smile detection, and geo-tagging, FM Radio, Optical joystick with virtual mouse functionality, built in accelerometer, TV-out, DivX support, and a headset with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Well, don’t forget, this is a touch screen phone, so there’s no physical keypad. But interestingly, Samsung has given the Omnia numerous input options, the most interesting and ones would be the QWERTY and the phone keypad. The full keyboard however is a bit tough to use with just your fingers. A stylus comes with the unit, but there’s no built-in slot – you’ll have to tie it to the side of phone. The keypad mode seems easier to adapt to… a virtual keypad similar to what you find in any candy bar phone.

There is also some sort of a skin over the usual “desktop” of the Windows Mobile where you can drag and drop “widgets” from the sidebar to launch applications.

Surfing on the Omnia is ok, but it does not blow you away, even when you’re on Wi-Fi. A plus is that it does use the whole 3.2″ screen and comes loaded with pocket explorer and Opera mobile.

Mobile Office comes built in with a full version that lets you create, view, and edit office documents that you can also email as attachments.

In the middle of 2 buttons that function as the Menu/Call/End Call buttons is an optical joystick that is about the size of an M&M and works like a laptop track pad.

The camera looks great, the 5mp looks smooth on screen and auto focus with the zoom is quick to respond. And oh yes, you can shoot in the dark cause it has a real flash.

All in all the Omnia is one great solid device. If you are a loyal fan of the Windows Mobile platform and you do not demand a tactile feel of real keyboard, you will quickly learn to love the touch screen interface of the Omnia.

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July 31st, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Different Kinds of Motorcycle Helmets

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For those who have just purchased their first motorcycle, or who have only recently decided to wear a helmet, it can seem as if there are thousands of different kinds of motorcycle helmets. There are different types of helmets, so once you have settled on the style to pick, then there are colors, designs, features. What should you get?

This is a guide to the different kinds of open face motorcycle helmets. What type you should get is a personal decision, but factors that are likely to come up include price, safety concerns, and your personal style. The first helmet you get may not be the one you end up with either. Peoples taste and desires change over time and this may happen several times before you finally figure out what type of helmet is perfect for you.

If you’re looking for a classic helmet, then you may like the beanie, or pudding hat helmet style. These are recognizable from the first and second world war. They offer limited protection, and look pretty cool. This helmet seems to be worn mainly by chopper riders who want the absolute most freedom available while they ride.

But they do only offer minimal protection, and even then, only to the top of your head. They also do not block any wind or rain from your face, which leaves you open to being stuck. Adding a pair of goggles or riding glasses to this combo can greatly increase the comfort factor by protecting your eyes while riding.

If you like the look of the beanie, but would like more protection, you may like the half helmet. It covers part of your ears and the side of your head, as well as the top. It is also designed with peripheral vision in mind.

This kind of motorcycle helmet does have similar disadvantages to the beanie. It does not offer adequate noise protection, and also does not protect your face while you’re riding, or in the case of a fall or crash.

The helmet choice to go from an open face helmet to a full face helmet is a big one. They are two very different types of helmet and provide two very different riding experiences. The open face helmet does provide more access to nature and to the riding experience where the full face helmet provides a much higher level of safety.

If you’re most interested in safety, your kind of motorcycle helmet is definitely a full face helmet. This will protect your entire head, face, and chin, as well as covering your ears. It also keeps weather and other objects out of your face.

There are some drawbacks to this model of helmet. Covered ears can make it difficult for you to hear. You must also completely remove your helmet if you would like to take a picture, drink or eat.

When you finally make the ultimate decision and order your helmet, remember you are not locked in to this helmet for life. You can always decide to change your helmet style down the road and eventually will might even have two helmets. One for piddling around town and then another for longer road trips.

Many riders also have a helmet for Summer that is an open face so they can enjoy the weather but then have a full face for Winter, so when it is cold they don’t experience the elements too much.

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July 30th, 2009 at 9:47 am

Bejeweled 2 iPhone App

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Bringing the massively popular puzzle game, Bejeweled 2, to the iPhone was a no brainer. Created by PopCap Games, the world’s leading developer of casual gaming software, Bejeweled 2 is an addicting, thrilling game that’s now available to gamers on the go. Originally released in 2004 as a PC release, Bewjewled 2 has spread to nearly every platform including the Xbox 360, the PS3, and the iPhone in 2008. With over 25 million copies of Bewjewled franchise games sold, it is one of the top performing video games of the decade.

More than anything, games in the Bejeweled series are renowned for their addictive qualities and Bejeweled 2 is no exception. People from all walks of life have sat down for a quick game and been sucked into hours of gem crashing fun. Deceptively simple, Bejeweled requires players to simply shift gems around a board to create lines of three or more of the same color. Players can chain gems into multi-line combos that result in spectacular bonuses and eye popping on screen pyrotechnics.

The flagship of PopCap games hugely successful casual gaming line, Bejeweled has extended beyond the well defined borders of the “average gamer.” Teachers, bosses, mothers and fathers who have never picked up a game before in their life have found themselves engrossed in this cross over hit. The iPhone app version of Bejeweled 2 plays just like the other versions, with the added ability to control the game through the intuitive iPhone touch screen.

Available since summer of 2008, interest in the Bejeweled 2 iPhone app remains strong. Reviews praise the iPhone version’s fidelity to the original game. Old fans of the games will love the ability to play it in its full glory right on their iPhone and new users will have the premium version of this top selling game available right off the bat.

Without a doubt, Bejeweled 2 is one of the most sought after iPhone gaming apps on the market. It seems that nothing can stop Bejeweled’s dominance over the casual gaming market. Addictive, exciting, and easy to play, Bejeweled 2 is the perfect iPhone app for the gamer on the go.

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July 27th, 2009 at 6:24 pm