Actionscript 3.0 Episodes: November 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010

Should You Consider a Smartphone?

First of all, what is a smartphone? A smartphone is a combination of a cell phone and a PDA, or personal digital assistant. And the technology has come so far that you do not have to worry about sacrificing quality for convenience when you choose this all-in-one option. A big plus for the newest smartphone models is that they are not much larger than your typical cell phone.

A smartphone is an ideal choice for busy people who are fed up with having to carry around two separate devices. If you are an avid user of both your handheld PDA device and your cell phone, then you may want to consider combining the two and purchasing a smartphone.

Smart phones allow you to send and receive email, keep track of your schedules and electronic notes, surf the Internet, and even wirelessly sync applications with your computer. You get all the same great features that you would expect in a typical standalone PDA device.

With a smartphone, you get all the features of your typical PDA, as well as the added bonus of an integrated cell phone. For the smartphone, you have access to many of the same options that you would have with a traditional cell phone plan, such as free long distance, voicemail, and text messaging. This is what makes smartphones an appealing choice to many consumers.

Now that you understand a little about the smartphone, the next step is deciding if you could really benefit from a smartphone. There are a few things that you should consider if you are thinking about purchasing a smartphone.

Before even considering a smartphone, are you currently using a PDA to organize your business and/or personal life? If you are happier just jotting things down on paper, then a smartphone may not be a wise choice for you.

Another thing you may want to consider is if your cell phone carrier offers the type of smartphone features that would benefit you. Available models and plans vary from company to company.

Also, there are style and comfort considerations. Are you able to read the screen comfortably on the phone? And is the added bulk and size of a smartphone a decent tradeoff for the added functionality?

Once you have decided to switch to a smartphone, you should shop around for the best deal, as many models can retail for several hundred dollars. However, if you are diligent, you will find companies that offer steep discounts when you order new services.

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Relying on Your Cell Phone for Service

Many households are relying exclusively on cell phone service as their only phone service. You may have even considered this option yourself.

Many times the decision to terminate landline based telephone service just makes sense financially. This may be a viable option for you if cellular reception inside your home is comparable to the service you receive from your local telephone company.

Getting rid of local landline based telephone service is attractive to consumers for a number of reasons. Many mobile phone companies offer the same features as the local phone company at a fraction of the cost. For example, many cell phone plans include free long distance, as opposed to the additional charges incurred when using the local phone service.

Also, most cell phone plans come standard with features such as voicemail and caller ID. And with cell phones, you can even have a picture of the person calling you displayed when they call. Numerous cell phone plans also offer free night and weekend calling that does not count against your minute allotment for the month.

Another benefit to getting rid of your landline based phone is that if you move, it is much easier to switch your cell phone plan than it is to disconnect or transfer your local phone service. One of the biggest advantages to keeping only your cell phone is that there is one less bill to pay each month.

Although there are many benefits to switching to a cell phone only, there are also some drawbacks. One of the drawbacks is that in some areas, cell phone reception quality is poor and inadequate.

There are no cell phone directories, so it is harder for people to find you (though this may be considered a plus for some). Another consideration is how often you use your phone. Having only a cell phone can end up costing you more than a landline based phone if you are the talkative sort.

Cell phone users pay for incoming and outgoing calls, where as with a landline phone, this is not case in many situations. Also, cell phones need to be charged regularly, which can be a nuisance if there is a power outage. In such cases, a traditional corded telephone comes in handy.

In the end, choosing to rely only on your cell phone for your telephone service is matter of comfort and convenience. As cell phone technology improves, more and more people are taking advantage of this option. And if you are fed up with paying an extra bill each month, then this may be just the solution for you.

Recycling Your Cell Phone

Landfills are becoming increasingly filled with old cell phones that contain toxic materials that can leak into landfills. It is unfriendly and destructive to the environment to dispose of your old cell phone in this manner.

Besides, why throw away your old cell phone when there are companies that will to pay money for what you consider junk? There are also programs that help those in need that will be glad to receive your used cell phone.

There are various options available to you for recycling your old cell phone. Many companies provide cell phones for use by women in battered women’s shelters. Other companies will redistribute your used cell phone for use in developing countries. In many cases, these phones are the only means of making a long distance phone call.

There are also companies that are willing to buy your old cell phone. They may refurbish and resell your old phone, or in some cases, use your old phone for its components and parts.

Many schools and organizations will be happy to receive your donated cell phone for use in their fundraising activities. In this way, everyone is satisfied. The organization gets funds to run their programs and activities, and you get to help someone and keep the environment safe in the process.

Considering that most people only keep their cell phones for 18 months or so, you will probably be replacing your cell phone soon, or you may have replaced it recently. If you have not already tossed your used phone into the garbage, then you should definitely consider recycling it in some way.

If you are not sure where to get started with recycling your old cell phone, there are many helpful sites on the Internet. You could simply search for cell phone recycling information on a search engine or visit the cell phone recycling site run by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry (CTIA) called RecycleWirelessPhones.org. It includes a wealth of information regarding recycling your old cell phone.

Whether you choose to recycle your old cell phone for cash or for use in one of the many charitable organizations, be sure to check out the many programs available to help you make the right choice for disposing of your used cell phone. But whatever you decide, make sure your old cell phone does not end up in a landfill.

Can Your Cell Phone Download Music?

Features of music capable phones vary depending on the technology of the phone. Some music capable phones come with built in iTunes software. Others incorporate MP3 players and include expansion slots for more memory. And others will allow you to tune into FM radio from your cellular handset. Many of these music phones will allow you a combination of the aforementioned features.

If your phone has iTunes incorporated, it will hold approximately 100 songs or so. And if you are already a user of iTunes, you can even sync your cell phone to your iTunes software by simply using a USB cable. Then you simply drag and drop your music files from your music library directly to your cell phone.

Music cell phones that include a built in stereo MP3 player will hold approximately 25 songs. In order to increase the ability to store more songs, these phones include a memory expansion slot. The number of songs that you are able to store on your memory card depends on the memory card size.

If you own a newer model smartphone, then you most likely already have an MP3 player incorporated into your cell phone. These smartphones will even allow you to download music from your computer, via such applications as Windows Media Player.

For those of you who love the idea of listening to your favorite radio station via your cell phone, many companies now offer phones that include this capability. You are able to stream live FM radio and satellite radio to your cell phone. Some companies even offer the popular Sirius satellite radio programming through built in media players.

Many mobile carriers allow cell phone users to download software to their cellular handsets that allows access to the carriers’ own music stores. Users can then choose and wirelessly download their favorite music to their cell phones for a small per usage fee.

If you have ever considered purchasing an MP3 player, then purchasing a call phone that can download music may be just the solution for you. You get access to your favorite music and the ability to keep in touch with your friends and family with one device. And since many of the newer cell phone models will fit right into your pocket, convenience and portability are never an issue.

Before You Lose Your Cell Phone…

Have you ever lost your cell phone? Well, you are definitely not alone. A leading cell phone insurance company reports that each year, approximately 25% of cell phone owners report their cell phones lost, stolen, or damaged. If you have ever experienced this potential nightmare, then you understand the value of planning ahead.

If your cell phone is lost, the first thing that you need to do is contact your cell phone company and suspend your service immediately. This is extremely important, as you are responsible for any charges incurred on your phone, whether it is in your possession or not, until service is suspended.

If you have planned ahead and purchased an insurance plan for your phone, then you have nothing else to worry about. All you have to do now is contact the insurance company and request a replacement phone. After they approve your request, you only have to pay your deductible before a new phone, comparable to the one you lost or damaged, is shipped to you. It is definitely worth having cell phone insurance if you own one of the more expensive cell phone models.

However, if you are unfortunate enough not to have insurance on your cell phone, there are a few other things that you will need to do. You will need to check your cell phone company’s policy on lost or stolen phones. If you are fortunate, your cell phone provider will grant you a suspension of your monthly service plans and fees for up to thirty days. This will give you enough time to replace your lost or stolen phone.

However, many cell phone providers do not offer the courtesy suspension option. In this case, you may be required to provide documentation, such as a police report or sworn statement, that your cell phone was actually lost or stolen. You are generally required to present this proof within fourteen days of your phone’s disappearance.

After this, you will have to purchase a new cell phone, which can be rather costly. Most times, if you are in the middle of a service contract, you will have to pay the full cost of a brand new cell phone. Even if you decide to cancel your cell phone contract, most cell phone providers will penalize you and require that you pay exorbitant cancellation fees.

Obviously, it is best to take preventative measures and purchase insurance for your cell phone. This is especially true if your cell phone is really expensive, considering that cell phone insurance is rather inexpensive at around $4 to $6 a month. This low cost insurance is a decent trade off, if you are ever in the unenviable position of losing or damaging your cell phone. Just be sure to read the insurance policy thoroughly to see what is covered with the plan before purchasing.

Is Your Child Ready for a Cell Phone?

The number of parents opting to purchase cell phones for children who have not yet reached their teens is growing exponentially. And the odds are, if you have a preteen, the conversation has surfaced within your own family. One study indicates that as many as 50% of children today own mobile phones.

However, before you run out to the store to purchase that much requested cell phone for your own child, you should consider how responsible your child is. There is no standard answer to the question - “At what age should you consider buying your child a cell phone?” It is up to you as the parent to determine if your child is ready for the responsibility.

There is no denying that a cell phone can be a handy tool for keeping up with your child. Most parents see it as a way to stay in touch in case of emergency. If your child needs to stay after school or if a practice runs late, then a simple phone call is all that is needed. If you are running late, then that same simple phone call can calm an anxious child.

For further security, almost all cell phones come standard with GPS (global positioning system) these days. This feature is handy for emergency personnel when trying to locate a person in an emergency situation.

However, many cell phone companies now also allow parents access to this built in feature to help monitor their child’s whereabouts. You will have to check with your mobile carrier to see if this feature is available as a monitoring device for your child’s phone.

Cell phones also help to teach children how to handle a little added responsibility. They can help you to teach your child accountability. Children, with your help, learn how to monitor their bill and minute usage, the importance of staying in contact, and how to handle the new trust granted by the parent.

Something that parents should be concerned about when considering purchasing a cell phone for a child is that a cell phone can expose your child to dangers as well. Parents need to be extra vigilant about monitoring who calls their child and who their child calls. Parents also need to monitor text messaging, or block the feature altogether.

If you have weighed the pros and cons of purchasing a cell phone for your child, and have decided to go ahead with purchase, then be sure to set rules and guidelines for your child regarding his/her cell phone usage.

It may help you to also have some controls in place for your child’s cell phone. You may consider a prepaid phone as an option, so there are no surprises when the bill arrives. You may also decide to block certain features (such as text messaging, Internet access, and games). You may also choose a phone that lets you decide who your child can call and who can call your child.

If you take these guidelines into consideration when buying your child a cell phone, then your child’s transition to the next level of responsibility should be a smooth one.

How To Choose a Cell Phone Plan

For instance, are most of the calls you make during evening hours or on the weekends? If so, you may benefit from a plan that includes free nights and weekends. Also, you may decide on a plan that includes less daytime minutes since you probably do not need as many.

On the other hand, do you make most of your calls during daylight, or peak hours? In this case, you will probably actually benefit with a plan that includes more minutes.

In either scenario, most cell phone providers will allow you to switch or change your plan with a simple phone call, even if you have previously agreed to a contract.

Remember to be polite when you speak to someone about switching your cell phone plan. Rudeness only makes the sales representatives less inclined to help you. They will simply remind you that you signed a contract.

Another consideration when choosing your cell phone plan is if your plan offers free mobile-to-mobile minutes. This means that you can call other cell phone users on the same network at no extra cost. When choosing your cell phone plan, you may want to keep this consideration in mind, especially if a lot of your friends and family use a particular cell phone company.

In addition to mobile-to-mobile minutes, some cell phone companies now allow you to make calls to any number on any network without using any of your allotted minutes for the month. You are able to choose anywhere from five to ten numbers to include in this plan. And when you call these numbers or receive calls from these numbers, you are not charged.

You must also consider where you will be using your cell phone when you choose your cell phone plan. It makes no sense to choose a plan or cell phone provider that does not provide adequate network coverage for your needs. Incurring roaming charges can easily increase the amount of your monthly cell phone bill to an uncontrollable level.

If you rarely use your cell phone, or use it for emergencies only, then a prepaid plan may be a good option for you. However, prepaid cell phone plan rates are typically higher than standard cell phone plan rates. Ultimately, how and where you use your cell phone will determine how you choose a cell phone plan. Just be sure to review the facts and choose wisely.

Considering a Prepaid Cell Phone Plan

With a prepaid phone plan, you are automatically approved. There is no credit check required – you simply choose your phone and your plan and you are done. In the past, you were limited in choice of phone styles and features, but this is fast becoming a thing of the past. So if you have less than perfect credit, a prepaid cell phone plan may be right for you.

With a prepaid phone plan, you do not have to worry about a bill each month, as you would with a typical cell phone plan. This is because you pay for your minute usage in advance. When you use all your minutes, you can simply buy additional minutes.

Prepaid cell phone plans also include features that you would find with typical contract cell phone plans. They have really come a long way. You can choose voicemail, caller ID, and even text messaging. You even have access to the latest cell phone models, such as camera phones and music capable phones.

Prepaid cell phone plans are also a great option for teenagers who are just learning to handle responsibility. You have peace of mind as a parent knowing that you can stay in touch with your child at all times. You are also freed from worry knowing that your child cannot create any surprise bills for you at the end of the month.

You may also consider a prepaid cell phone plan if you rarely use your cell phone or allocate its use for emergency purposes only.

A prepaid phone plan is great for those with less than the best credit or for those who have little money to spend. It is a great tool for learning financial management skills and responsibility, if you struggle in these areas.

One of the defining factors for many of those who are considering a prepaid cell phone plan is freedom. You are free from contracts. You are free from a monthly bill. You are free to change and switch companies and cell phone plans as often as you wish with a prepaid cell phone plan.

Shopping for a prepaid phone plan is no different than shopping for a typical cell phone plan with a contract. Shop around, assess your needs and choices, and then choose the best prepaid plan for your lifestyle.

Cell Phone Text Messaging

Cell phone text messaging is exploding worldwide. If you have been struggling to keep your cell phone bill under control, rather than change your plan again, you may consider using the text messaging feature available on almost all mobile phones. You will join the ranks of billions of cell phone text messaging users around the world and maybe even have a little fun in the process.

Usage of the text messaging feature has seen explosive growth. Statistics show that by June of 2004, an average of 100 text messages per person had been sent globally. Text messaging is a quick, convenient, and discrete way to keep in contact with your friends and loved ones that will keep you from burning extra minutes in your cell phone plan each month.

Text messaging is also known as SMS, or short message service, in the technical world. Cell phone users simply refer to them as text messages, or texts. And the popularity of the service has increased three fold over the past year in the United States alone. SMS permits the sending and receipt of text messages between cell phones and other handheld devices, such as PDAs.

Sending a text message to someone's phone is pretty simple. You simply choose the messaging feature on your cell phone, input the recipient’s phone number, and then type your message. Once you are finished typing your message, then you simply choose the send option and your message is sent. Many plans even allow you to send messages from your phone directly to an email address.

In case you are wondering, text messaging is usually a pretty affordable feature. Mobile phone companies may charge $0.10 or less per text message to send and receive text messages. This does not count towards your minutes usage and there is no additional charge.

To save even more when you use this feature, you may choose to add on a text messaging package to your current cell phone plan. Most text plans are relatively inexpensive and can be added for as little as $2.99, depending on how many messages you plan to send each month. Check with your cell phone carrier for messaging plans offered for your cell phone.

Cell phone companies count all messages that you send or receive, whether you read them or not. Messages can be up to 160 characters in length. If you receive a longer message, each 160 characters counts as a separate text message.

You can also use the text messaging feature on your cell phone to receive news alerts, ringtones, and more. However, this is normally classified as premium content and requires a subscription, which is an additional charge.

You may have even seen where many companies and television programs are using text messaging for entertainment purposes, such as voting and entering competitions. It is also used by many to play interactive games. You should keep in mind that you are charged extra for using text messaging in this manner, though.

So go ahead, start cell phone text messaging instead of idly wasting your cell phone minutes on things that can be said just as easily, and more cheaply, using text messaging.

Camera Cell Phones

These days, a good many cell phones come with a camera built right into the phone itself. Thus, these phones are called camera phones. These built in cameras are hardly noticeable and are unobtrusive to the cell phone user. Camera cell phones are hugely popular and their sales have even surpassed those of regular digital cameras.

Just as with your standard digital camera, resolution on camera phones varies. However, you can achieve virtually the same resolution on a VGA camera phone that you can achieve with a less expensive digital camera.

With current technology, camera phones are continuously being improved and upgraded. With some of the newer phones, picture quality is almost as good as some of the mid level digital cameras.

Competition among camera cell phone makers is fierce, and this is a good thing for consumers. Cell phone manufacturers continuously output better and cheaper camera phones, which gives you a wider range to choose from if you are considering a camera cell phone.

When shopping for your new camera phone, be sure to shop around and compare models, as features vary from phone to phone. Some features that you can choose from are flash, digital zoom and color adjustment. Some phones will also allow you to take self portraits.

Along with the camera feature on these cell phones, you may also be able to use the “photo caller id” feature. When someone calls you, the picture that you have stored in your phone for that person appears on the screen when the phone rings.

Other phones include the option to capture short video clips. In addition to taking photos, camera phones with video capability allow you to record short videos from your phone. This type of camera phone is rapidly increasing in popularity.

So, you have gone out and purchased a camera phone. The camera feature is great but you may be wondering what you will use it for. Besides using your phone to take the normal pictures you might take on a daily basis, there are numerous uses for your camera phone.

For example, if you are having a difficult time deciding on a clothing purchase, you might take a picture and send it to a friend for her opinion. Or suppose you are in a minor auto accident. Simply whip out your handy camera phone to take pictures of the damage and to keep track of the facts. If you are the forgetful sort, you might even decide to take a picture of the row and section where parked your car at a shopping center or in a garage.

Once you decide to buy a camera cell phone, you will invent hundreds of uses that may have never previously crossed your mind. And it only takes a second to snap a quick photo with your camera cell phone.

Bluetooth And Apple

The new Apple powerbook G4 are among the first computers to offer Bluetooth technology 2.0+EDR. The 2.0+EDR technology, which still backwards compatible with 1.0, is up to three times faster than previous versions, offering maximum data rate transfers of up to 3 MBps. Being the first company to certify a system with 2.0+EDR, Apple continues to make great use of the Bluetooth technology.

Full support - In addition to the powerbook G4 portables, there are other Bluetooth enabled computers available from Apple, including the iBook, iMac G5, eMac, and the Power Mac G5.

Making life easier - When you turn the Bluetooth feature on, your Mac can easily perform a file transfer or even a synchronization. From the Bluetooth selection menu, you can choose to either send a file or browse devices, quickly and easily. Or, you can click the sync button in iSync to update your cell phone or Palm OS handheld.

The Mac and GSM/GPRS mobile phone with Bluetooth work to make each other more useful. By using iSync, you can keep your phone updated without having to type any info, as you can keep the information in the more manageable address book on your Mac instead.

You can also use your Bluetooth enabled Mac to print documents and digital images to select a printer that also supports the technology of Bluetooth. Or, you can also use a headset to talk to your friends during an iChat session.

Your Mac also has the ability to use Bluetooth technology to communicate with your Palm OS handheld. This way, you can perform a HotSync operation without using any cables. You can also send your business card or calendar events directly to someone else's handheld usingthe technology of Bluetooth.

The implementation of Bluetooth by Apple is the latest in a series of moves that have caused great shift in the computer industry. Apple established USB as the standard interface with the launching of the first Mac back in 1998.

Since then, Apple established the 802.11 wireless standard of networking with the launch of the iBook and AirPort in 1999. During 2003, Apple launched AirPort Extreme, which was based on the new 802.11g high speed technology of wireless.

Now, Bluetooth helps to further strengthen the dominant position of the Mac in wireless communications, helping to preserve Apple's reputation for being the first to market with innovative technology that integrates right into the operating system.

Bluetooth Basics

The technology of Bluetooth wireless is a short range communications method intended to replace the cables that connect portable or fixed devices while maintaining the highest levels of security.

The key features offered by Bluetooth include low power and low cost. The specification in Bluetooth defines a uniform structure for a wide range of devices to communicate and connect with one another.

The technology behind Bluetooth has achieved global satisfaction such as enabled devices, almost everywhere in the world. Bluetooth devices will connect and communicate without wires through short range and networks known as piconets.

Each device will simultaneously communicate with up to seven other devices within a single piconet, meaning that each device can also belong to several piconets simultaneously. The piconets are dynamically established as Bluetooth enabled devices enter and leave the proximity of radio.

A fundamental to Bluetooth strength is the ability to handle both data and voice transmissions simultaneously. This will enable users to enjoy varieties of innovative solutions such as hands free talking, printing and fax capabilities, and other applications.

Specifications - Unlike other standards of wireless, the Bluetooth specification gives product developers both a link layer and application layer definitions, which will help support data and voice applications.

Spectrum - The Bluetooth technology operates in the industrial and scientific band at 2.4 to 2.485 GHz, using a spread spectrum, frequency hopping signal.

Interference - The adaptive frequency hopping of Bluetooth technology was designed to reduce interference between wireless technologies that share the 2.4 GHz spectrum. Adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) works well within the spectrum to take full advantage of the frequency available.

AFH hopping allows for more efficient transmission within the spectrum, which provides users with greater performance even if they are using other technologies along with Bluetooth.

What Are Some Bluetooth Applications?

With Bluetooth being very popular with wireless, it's no wonder there are many applications available for the technology. Below, you'll find the applications for Bluetooth.

1. Wireless networking between laptops and desktop computers, or desktops that are in a confined space and little bandwidth is needed.

2. Peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and printers.

3. Cell phones with Bluetooth technology have been sold in large numbers, as they are able to connect to computers, PDAs (Personal Data Assistant), and various other devices. The standard also includes the support for more powerful and longer range devices.

4. The transfer of files, images and MP3, between mobile phones.

5. Certain MP3 players and digital cameras to transfer files to and from computers.

6. Bluetooth technology headsets for smart phones and cell phones.

7. Data logging equipment that transmits data to a computer via Bluetooth technology.

8. Sony Playstation 3 and Nintendo Revolution will both use Bluetooth technology for their wireless controllers.

For Bluetooth, there are literally hundreds of different applications and devices available for you to use or purchase. As you may already know, Bluetooth is the most popular wireless technology in the world. It's very reliable, very dependable, and very hard to crack into.

There are many other applications for Bluetooth in development now, many of which plan to take the wireless age to the next level. Video game systems are using Bluetooth technology as well, for their wireless controllers. This is great news for gaming fans, as Bluetooth offers the best in wireless data transmission.

If your curious about applications for Bluetooth that are still in development, you can search on the internet. You can find all sorts of information, especially when it comes to Bluetooth. As the future arrives, you can expect Bluetooth to bring bigger and better things.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Bluetooth

Bluetooth has a lot to offer with an increasingly difficult market place. Bluetooth helps to bring with it the promise of freedom from the cables and simplicity in networking that has yet to be matched by LAN (Local Area Network).

In the key marketplace, of wireless and handheld devices, the closest competitor to Bluetooth is infrared. Infrared holds many key features, although the line of sight it provides doesn't go through walls or through obstacles like that of the Bluetooth technology.

Unlike infrared, Bluetooth isn't a line of sight and it provides ranges of up to 100 meters. Bluetooth is also low power and low processing with an overhead protocol. What this means, is that it's ideal for integration into small battery powered devices. To put it short, the applications with Bluetooth are virtually endless.

Disadvantages

Bluetooth has several positive features and one would be extremely hard pressed to find downsides when given the current competition. The only real downsides are the data rate and security. Infrared can have data rates of up to 4 MBps, which provides very fast rates for data transfer, while Bluetooth only offers 1 MBps.

For this very reason, infrared has yet to be dispensed with completely and is considered by many to be the complimentary technology to that of Bluetooth. Infrared has inherent security due to its line of sight.

The greater range and radio frequency (RF) of Bluetooth make it much more open to interception and attack. For this reason, security is a very key aspect to the Bluetooth specification.

Although there are very few disadvantages, Bluetooth still remains the best for short range wireless technology. Those who have tried it love it, and they know for a fact that Bluetooth will be around for years to come.

Bluetooth Benefits

Below, are 10 benefits and reasons to use Bluetooth technology.

1. Wireless - As you probably already know, there are many benefits and advantages to using wireless devices. Along with improving safety as a result of eliminating wires you don't need, wireless also offers you plenty of other advantages. When traveling with your laptop or other wireless devices, you'll no longer have to worry about bringing connection cables.

2. Bluetooth is actually inexpensive - The technology of Bluetooth is cheap for companies to implement, which results in lower costs for the company. These savings are then passed from the company on to you.

3. Bluetooth is automatic - Bluetooth doesn't have you set up a connection or push any buttons. When two or more devices enter a range of up to 30 feet of each other, they will automatically begin to communicate without you having to do anything.

4. Standardized protocol - Bluetooth is standardized wireless, meaning that a high level of compatibility among devices is guaranteed. Bluetooth will connect devices to each other, even if they aren't the same model.

5. Low interference - Bluetooth devices almost always avoid interference from other wireless devices. Bluetooth uses a technique known as frequency hopping, and also low power wireless signals.

6. Low energy consumption - As a result of Bluetooth using low power signals, the technology requires very little energy and will use less battery or electrical power as a result. This is an excellent benefit for mobile devices, as Bluetooth won't drain the battery.

7. Sharing voice and data - The standard for Bluetooth will allow compatible devices to share data and voice communications. This is great for mobile phones and headsets, as Bluetooth simplifies driving and talking on your cell phone.

8. Instant PAN (Personal Area Network) - You can connect up to seven Bluetooth devices to each other within a range of up to 30 feet, forming a piconet or PAN. For a single room, you can also set up multiple piconets.

9. Upgradeable - Upgradeable is the standard for Bluetooth. There are newer versions of Bluetooth in the works, which offer many new advantages and backward compatible with older versions.

10. The technology stays - Bluetooth technology is a world wide, universal wireless standard. With it being as popular as it is, you can count on it being around for years to come. As more and more devices start to use Bluetooth technology, more manufacturers will be eager to make their products compatible. A chain reaction will occur, making Bluetooth the standard for cutting edge wireless.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Adobe Dreamweaver: An Introduction

Autor: microsofttraining

Getting started with your first web page can seem very daunting indeed. Macromedia Dreamweaver is the industry leader in web editors, but knowing where to start and what you need to know can be a little confusing at first.

If you are serious about web development, it is probably best to start off with Dreamweaver. There are other easier alternatives, such as Microsoft Frontpage which are fine for the novice web developers, but the package does lack a lot of advanced features. Once you are happy with your chose of web editor, it is then advisable to become familiar with its user environment.

Dreamweaver has what is known as a 'What You See Is What You Get' (WYSIWYG) environment. This means that you can easily drag and drop visually elements onto the screen. Dreamweaver 8 is the latest version and although it will look a little strange at first, you will notice that it has a similar look and feel to many other windows applications.

Now that you are familiar with the environment, you are ready to start developing...

HTML - Don't Worry About this, Quite Yet!
What is HTML I hear you ask? HTML or Hyper Text Markup Language is the coding language used to construct web pages.

Fortunately, Dreamweaver's WYSIWYG environment has two views for developing a web page - a design view and a coding view. Beginners often start off using the design view, which requires no HTML knowledge. Objects can be dragged and dropped onto the design view and it can be used in many ways similar to a word processor like Microsoft Word.

Once you become proficient in the design view, you can then start to use the code view where you will be required to have some knowledge of HTML. This is where the real web developing starts!

If at this stage you require more help, there are a variety of Macromedia Dreamweaver training courses based in the UK for introduction, intermediate and advanced levels to suite just about everyone's ability - so if you want to push your Dreamweaver and HTML skills to the next level, instructor-led Dreamweaver training may be just the ticket for you!

Page Design and Layout
Before developing your page, you should be absolutely sure what it is that you want your page to do and who the intended audience is. Initially it is often wise to sketch the look of the page on a piece of paper.

You may then wish to dedicate some time to the organisation of your home page. This should include self descriptive navigational links and the content layout should be clutter free. This will allow customers to easily find what they are looking for, resulting in potentially higher sales of products and services or from a non commercial point of view, better access to your information.

Publish Your Web Page
Once you have added content to your website, you are then ready to publish it on the World Wide Web! You will require a web server to host the site, along with a web address. Both can be acquired for no or low charge on the Internet. These online hosting web sites are aimed at the first time home developers and often have large numbers of adverts.

If the website is of a commercial nature, it is advised to go with a web hosting company with a good reputation and this will involve monthly subscription fees. It is also recommended that you purchase a web site domain.

Once you have a web address to host your website and have spent some time developing the home page, you will then be ready to publish your site online!
Macromedia Dreamweaver makes publishing web pages a real breeze.

Hopefully you have found this article informative and useful. This article is not intended as a technical resource on how to use Dreamweaver, but more of a general overview of how Dreamweaver can be used and the processes involved in creating web pages.

If you require more technical assistance Macromedia has excellent self taught tutorials supplied with the product and there is also a wealth of resources online.

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Understanding Data Management and Data Security

Autor: hunter

Companies today have so much data that flows in and out of the office that they need an effective system in place to manage all this data in a way that makes sense and from which all employees benefit. Data management is becoming more and more important as the volume of data that a company deals with on a daily basis needs to be sorted, delivered, and utilized. For small companies this usually isn't an issue as they can easily manage and store their data on computer servers. However, large companies have too much data to store in one place so that all employees can access it when necessary. This is where data management becomes crucial to the company.

There are many ways to achieve data management in these days of high technology. One of the most common methods of data management is to purchase software that does the managing for you. There is software available that will organize data into categories and divisions that have been designated by the company. This software can be installed on as many company computers as needed so that no data has the potential to get lost. Many companies will also update the education of several employees by having them earn a certificate in data management. This means that one or more employees are responsible for the management of data. They need to learn effective ways to sort and store this information so that it is accessible and findable by all other employees. Part of data management is knowing what information to keep and what information is irrelevant to the successful operation of a company.

There are many ways that a company can have their employees earn a certificate in data management such as online courses offered that an employee can complete either on company time or on weekends. There are also data management courses that are offered at community colleges around the country.

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Search Engine Friendly CMS

Autor: everso

A CMS (or content management system) can be a great way to manage a website of any size. One problem that a lot of these content management systems face is that they fail when it comes to meeting SEO standards. Two areas that they tend to create problems are keywords and "search engine friendly" urls. The urls for most cms software are long and complicated, and have little to do with the actual contents of the pages.

Around the internet Joomla/Mambo (a cms) seems to be mentioned a lot as a "SEO Friendly" CMS. It has an option for search engine friendly urls, and add-on modules (that I haven't tried) that are supposed to make the urls more related to the content. Another plus of using Joomla/Mambo is that it allows additional keywords for each separate content page.

I initially had some problems getting "search engine friendly" urls to work in the Joomla (Mambo) CMS. When I got to looking on the internet I realized that many other people had been having the exact same problems. There were a few answers out there ... but it seemed a lot more questions about how to get this part of Joomla/Mambo to work. Below is a description of the issues that I encountered while setting up search engine friendly urls in Joomla, and the simple solution that I finally came to. This will probably not work for everyone, though I hope a few people looking for answers on the Internet might find this useful.

Initially, when I would change the setting under "SEO" in my Joomla CMS (which my site is run on), I would get funky errors and it would break the site. There was a little popup tooltip that said to rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess, which I made sure was done. Here is what the little popup failed to mention. Perhaps I should have known it ... and I probably would have if I were more knowledgeable about this stuff.

First off, you have to make sure the .htaccess file is in the CORRECT DIRECTORY. It needs to go in the root directory of your Joomla/Mambo Installation. For example, for my site Joomla is installed under the /cms directory. So the .htaccess file has to be in this directory.

Secondly, you need to EDIT the .htaccess file to reflect the correct directory for your installation, etc. Here's what mine looked like when it was done:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /cms
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*) index.php

Once I had my .htaccess file edited correctly, and placed in the correct directory, it worked just fine. At this point all you have to do is select the box under the "SEO" tab in the control panel of Joomla to enable search engine friendly urls.

The above is exactly what I had to do to get this to work on my installation of Joomla. Like I said before, it might not work for everyone. I know there are some other issues that people have had but my limited experience prevents me from being able to talk about them here. Hopefully this will help a few people that are having this issue.

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Why People are so Crazy about Iphone

Autor: Guest

The Most ever Hyped device Iphone is already on the streets of USA. Rest of the world is waiting for its entry into their own countries.So what's so Great about it.Let's recall the words of Steve Jobs during iPhone product announcement event. "Today we are introducing three revolutionary Products.The First One is a wide Screen Ipod with Touch controls, the second is a revolutionary mobile Phone and the thrid is a break through internet communicator.These are not three devices,this is one device and we are calling it iPhone. Today apple has reinvented the phone".

Build Specifications:- So lets discuss about the iphone and the features that make everyone crazy over the Iphone. The dimensions of Iphone are 115 x 61 x 11.6 mm or 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches and it weights about 135 grams . The Front is almost occupied by a huge display with a small speaker on the top and a Home Button below it. It is not a flip Phone or even a slide Phone. There is no QWERTY keypad or even the Number pad in the Iphone. On the left hand side Iphone is having a speaker and a ring/Silent button. On the top a standard headset Jack, a Sim Card slot and a Sleep/wake Button.A dock is Provide for charging the Iphone and is compatible with Ipod. On the back it has a 2Mp Camera on the top Left Corner.

The most promising feature of Iphone is Large touchscreen. Even the Nokia N95 is also not comparable with resolution and display size provided by Apple Iphone.Another Promising feature of Iphone is Multi-touch user interface. It can recognize you finger gestures and actions and has the ability to ignore unintended touches. Apple claims Iphone as a non Stylus needed touch sensitivity phone. Wit the Multi Touch feature Iphone can recognize your fingers whether you are using a single finger or Multiple fingers.So while browsing a web page for example you can click with a single finger to open a link at the same time use the second finger to scroll around. Even Iphone recognizes unintended touches (i.e) if you place all the fingers at a time and do something on the iphone, Iphone would not react to your actions and stays like a teddybear.The thrilling feel of the Multi-Touch interface is the Pinch and Zoom feature.

Whenever you need to zoom in anything on the screen, simply hold the tips of your index finger and thumb together, touch the screen and Pull your fingers apart to zoom out and simply sense the action.Iphone screen is scratch resistant.Symbian is O/s Being used for most mobile Phones today. What could be the O/S for Iphone? Great Iphone runs on Mac Os X. The most Popular desktop operating system from the Apple for Mac computers. The Mac Os X is at the heart of the Iphone. But why would we want to run such a Sophisticated Operating System on a Iphone. It Provides powerful features than any other mobile O/s. It has Multitasking, the best Networking, Power Management and efficiency techniques. Above all the base of Os X means that all the applications and networking on the iphone are desktop class. Photo gallery, Photo Manager , Calendar, Maps, Applications, E-mail and a lot more applications that are working on Mac OsX can work on Iphone with reduced functionality.These applications are very rare to find in window CE and Symbian Mobile Phones.

Iphone Provides you the complete Browsing Experience with the fastest Built-in Safari Browser.Iphone is Powered with Multitasking Features. So You can read a web page while downloading e-mail in the Background.

There are tiny widgets available with iphone for information on stock markets and weather forecasts. You can also schedule the widget to automatically display at a certain time and the day of week it should display. The iphone stock widget lets you track stock market condition for as many companies as you want. And also widgets like scientific calculator, Units Convertor are available in Iphone. You can combine multiple widgets on to a single screen like a dashboard.Even the Most Populous Google Maps is available as a widget in Iphone. Eric Schimdt Google CEO joined Apple's board few months ago and this is the first product to come out of the relationship between apple and google.once you enter a search criteria in the google maps widget, it directly takes you to detail map pointing with a red marker. If you enter "NewYork" it shows you the map of Newyork and exact location of the Place.Google Maps is an Best Implemented widget on Iphone.

Does apple has reinvented the Phone ? My answer is No Since apple actually has made this device right in terms of adding advanced features, Excellent build quality and a never experienced interface for a phone which was lagging from other competitors until Now.

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Tips for Buying a Cell Phone

Autor: k_buchanan32

There are so many sleek and impressive looking cell phones on the market these days that it's hard to resist the temptation to buy one. There is perhaps very little in the world of modern technology that now rivals the prevalence of the cell phone. Just imagine -- it can help you communicate with practically anyone at practically any time. Plus, you look good doing it, too.

Today's cell phones are so much more than means to communicate. You can use your cell phone as a personal planner, check on breaking news on the internet, send email, take photos, take videos, play games, send text messages and even dial numbers by through mere sound of your voice. Of course, having a phone with all this is not cheap, so it's important to determine just exactly what we need our cell phones to do.

The first choice is almost always dependent on our preference for a wireless service provider. The key items here are the kind of coverage it offers and the type of monthly service plan it has in your location. Once done, you will then have to select from the wide array of phones that your service provider has to offer.

Next, you have to think of the phone's features. If you're a world traveler, then you need a phone with global wireless standard. You will probably need a dual-mode phone that can communicate in both digital and analog. These are much more dependable for globetrotters than single-mode models, especially if you will be going to isolated places or rural areas where digital service may be nonexistent.

The next decision you will make is probably the most fun one: design. Do you want one of those phones that are designed like a clamshell and just flip open? Or are you more inclined towards those that look like candybars and don't flip open? For convenience, flip phones are tougher to use, especially if the base is lighter than the cover. Would you like a phone with a dual screen, the one with a small LCD on the cover as well as an internal display? The main considerations are that the phone should be easy to use, comfortable to your ear and made of a design that reflects your personal tastes.

Finally, you will want to decide on special features. What do you want your cell phone to do? Oftentimes, this consideration is tied in to how much we are prepared to spend, so it's not that difficult a decision after all.

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Series Of Business Devices - Nokia E90, E65, E61i

Autor: motorolaguru

Nokia has announced the second generation of their popular e-series business devices.

The new series includes the E90 communicator, the E65 slider, and the E61i. The E61i specializes in providing advanced email technology on a slim layout. The models offer some brilliant upgrades over the original E-series, as will be discussed further.

All three operate on quad-band GSM technology, allowing the user access to coverage all over the world. The models also sport 3G technologies, giving them a high-speed connection to data networks, where 3G coverage is available.

The E90 communicator adds WLAN technology to the picture, making it perfect for the home or business network. The user can connect the device to their network at home, enabling them to access the internet without using their mobile network.

The model is equipped with the Nokia S60 browser, which is capable of showing full web pages. Many similar models have partial, mobile browsers that can only display part of the site. The browser offers highly needed, increased functionality.

The communicator also sports a powerful 3.2 mega-pixel camera that has an auto-focus. This still doesn't bring the device up to European standards, but makes it one of the most powerful available in the United States.
The E65 gives users one-touch access to their favorite applications thanks to programmable quick keys.

The model can also be easily integrated into corporate phone systems - Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Cisco, Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Alcatel and Avaya one-X Mobile Edition for Nokia solutions.

The Nokia E61i was designed specifically for users that need advanced email functionality. The device offers the ability to handle attachments and is capable of handling the editing of documents. The model has a full keyboard.

The E61i can run the following business email formats: Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email, Mail for Exchange, Good Mobile Messaging, Seven Mobile Mail, and BlackBerry Connect. The device is equipped with a 2.0 mega-pixel camera.

With these new devices, Nokia is establishing themselves once again as the true global leader of the cell phone industry. Nokia has been the world's leader for over five years, and should continue to hold their share at least for a while.

Nokia currently holds 35.2 percent of the world's cell phones market share, and have gained about a percent since last year.

Samsung and LG both lost considerable market share over the last year, losing out to Nokia and Motorola.
Sony Ericsson gained 2% over the last year, but holds only 8%.

Nokia is ahead of the game, and increasing their lead. Users love the powerful models that Nokia seems to be releasing with perfection. It is believed that Nokia can get to 40% market share within the next 2 years.

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Samsung Dual Flip Phone: SCH-U740

Autor: motorolaguru

Verizon has announced that the SCH-U740 from Samsung is now available. The model is quite innovative, offering a never before seen dual hinge. The model flips open two different ways, providing the user with different functionalities from each location.

When the model is flipped open vertically, the traditional way, it offers the standard number pad and screen. When flipped horizontally, the user will find a full qwerty keyboard, allowing for easier text messaging and email functionality.

The phone seamlessly blends mobile and message functionalities, allowing users to send email and text messages quickly. Many such devices are bulky; the SCH-U740 is fairly compact and stylishly designed.

Verizon has an email service called Wireless Sync that allows users to upload contact information from their p.c., and the SCH-U740 is fully compatible with the service. Users can upload phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, calendars, and task information.

The model is a thin clamshell that has a 1.3 mega-pixel camera with a flash. The camera is also video capable. Users are able to record and save video clips and send them to friends and family via their mobile connection.

The Bluetooth capability of the model allows for wireless syncing with the user's computer. Bluetooth also allows for the use of wireless devices including headsets and speakers, and allows for interactive gaming between friends. Recently, many cars have become Bluetooth capable, allowing users to listen to conversations over their car speakers.

The SCH-U740 also has a 2.2" thin film transistor display. Thin film transistors are attached to the screen, creating a brilliant display. TFT, as it is commonly known, is considered to be the most advanced technology available.

Samsung has added a microSD card-slot for users that need to access additional memory. The model is 'get it now' capable, which means that users can us Verizon's service to download ring tones, wallpapers, and screen savers. The service also allows for users to use a GPS navigation system.

The model also functions with Verizon's Vcast service, which means that it is capable of downloading songs, news, sports, entertainment, and videos.

The specifications of the model are quite impressive, it offers a 800 mAh Li-Ion battery, an internal antenna, and weighs about 100 grams. It has a 262000 color screen, speakerphone, and functions well with dual-band service.

Samsung has made some strides in the last year in an attempt to increase their market share. They have lost a little in the last year. Nokia and Motorola have both gained. This quarter, Samsung holds 10.7 percent of global cell phone sales.

Nokia, respectively, is the world's global leader with 35.2 percent.

With impressive models like the SCH-U740, Samsung should be able to rebound in the next year or two.

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New Motorola Phone To Be Released: Krzr K3

Autor: motorolaguru

On Feb. 12, 2007, Motorola announced officially a new, high-end model for their already popular Krzr series. The Krazr K3 will join its older brother, the K1, as a brilliantly stylish handset. The model looks very much like the white K1, except its coloration is slightly darker.

The K3 created to increase the users ability to download and upload data, sporting HSDPA connectivity. 3G, or third generation, high-speed data is the biggest selling point Motorola has been in need of such a model to replace the Razr. The original Krzr was designed with second-generation internet connectivity.

The K3's older brother, the Krzr K1 is a very nice model, but is similar in features to the Razr series. The K3 is a high-speed version so users that download media and send media messages should love it. Inevitably, Krzr K1 users will make the upgrade for the speed.

The K3 sports some impressive features highlighted by its Bluetooth capability. The model is equipped with a system that allows users to print directly to a Bluetooth printer. Naturally the model can do all the standard types of Bluetooth functions. Users can wirelessly connect to speakers, headsets, and Bluetooth car systems.

The model sports 2 digital cameras and offers a new technology that allows users to make 2-way video calls. The user can put the K3 on speakerphone, and the inside camera will allow for the transmission video of the caller to the other end of the conversation. The screen will show the person the user is talking too.

The outer camera boasts 2.0 mega-pixels of resolution and can capture stills and clips and has an 8x digital zoom. This resolution has become the industry standard, and is pretty close to the best PDA models' resolution, which are currently around 3 mega-pixels in the U.S.

Some models that can be purchased in Europe and Asia interestingly offer higher than 6 mega-pixels of resolution. One popular model available in Korea sports a 10 mega-pixel camera.

The model offers 64 MB of internal memory, and is equipped with a microSD card-slot. It is believed at this time that the model will be able to handle a memory card with up to 4 GB of memory. The will allow the user to store an entire movie in standard mpeg format.

The K3 is a remarkably gorgeous handset. The model's appeal is highlighted with two very nice gray colors and blue lighting. Even though the original Krzr did quite well, its sales numbers will surely be blown away by its high-, high-speed younger brother.

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Iphone Downloads and Information

Autor: Guest

So you finally got your new iphone and you are ready to see what it can do. You are ready to fill your 8gb iphone with all sorts of music,movies,games etc. And have a really cool gadget that almost does everything. And you want to find some good iphone downloads to try it out.

Well if you plan on going to the itunes site to get your stuff you might need another 500 bucks it is like .99 cents a song that will and up fast you need a site that will let you get your iphone downloads a little cheaper ok a lot cheaper. So you will be looking at the free iphone downloads sites.

But do not go looking for totally free sites or services you know the ones that you or your kids would find and install on your computer where you joined a network that had ads flying around and all sorts of other things that eventually caused you a lot of headaches.

I personally had to redo my computer 5 times because my kids did this.

There are a few rumors going around that the iphone can get a virus or some other exploit that an attacker may use to get your info so why take a chance with a bad site just to get free iphone downloads. If you do get something from the free crap site you used then you can believe that apple is going to charge you to fix it.

I have found a few iphone download sites that allows users to Download Unlimited Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, Software, eBooks and More. Get access to FREE Downloads in over 2000 categories. Anything you want, anytime you want.

The iphone downloads are completely free of spyware, adware, viruses and trojan horses, and does not come bundled with any additional software of any kind. Free DVD to PC to iPhone Software is included.

But it is not totally free you have to pay a one time fee which they use to keep everything safe and running smooth after that you can download all you want and not spend another dime. Well you might want a new case or some other accessory for your iphone but you will be able to afford it because you found some great iphone downloads that did not break the bank.

Good Luck and have a lot of fun and hours of enjoyment with your new iphone and all of your iphone downloads.

If you would like to see the sites that I found that are safe for your iphone downloads click HERE

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China Mobile Phone Step into the World

Autor: Angulo Fu

When the cell phone first appeared on the Chinese market in the late 1980s it cost 10,000-20,000 yuan, and was the size of a brick. Regarded as the ultimate status symbol, it was called the da ge da, meaning very influential person. At that time, sales of mobile phones were under state control, and stocks were limited. Purchasers were required to place an order and make an 80 percent down payment. How things have changed! Mobiles are now available in multiple choices of size, color and function, on request.

Actuality
China has become the world's largest mobile phone manufacturing base and consumer market. In the first quarter of 2008, the total mobile phone shipment in China reached 134 million units, increasing 34.5% year over year. While the subscriber base of mobile services reached 480 million at the end of the first quarter of 2008, which increased approximately 20 million when compared to the statistic data at the end of last year.

Internationalization
With expanding the industrial scale and quickening the pace of innovation, the entire domestic mobile terminal industry begins to step into the world, seeking new markets, technologies, capital and other resources for more development space. To cater to these demands, the IMIE'2007 has invited overseas buyers from 24 countries and regions, including 7 overseas mobile operators and 17 multinational purchasing delegations. Their purchasing lists include HSDPA/GSM/CDMA mobile handsets, PDAs, smart phones and other mobile devices, as well as components and accessories.

Representative Product
When it comes to affordable iPhone clones, Meizu seems to be leading the pack now that they've unveiled the pricing for their M8 cell phone. The 4GB model with built-in camera will go for 0 while the 8GB version will go for 0. The entry-level model (with no camera) will go for only 5 at 4GB and 5 at 8GB. Compare that to the iPhone's 9/9 price and suddenly Meizu's option doesn't look so bad, though it's still an iPhone clone.

Trade Shows
electronica & Productronica China With PCIM China
The electronica & ProductronicaChina event is the leading regional trade show for electronic elements and assemblies and electronics production in China. It takes place each March in conjunction with LASER. World of Photonics China in Shanghai. Messe Mnchen International (MMI, Munich Trade Fairs International Group) organizes electronica & ProductronicaChina as part of its MMI electronics trade fairs network, which includes electronica and Productronica, which are the worlds leading trade shows in their industry sectors. The network also includes premier regional trade shows in Brazil, Hong Kong and India. With a total of over 8,000 exhibiting companies and more than 280,000 attendees for the MMI electronics trade fairs, MMI is one of the world's leading trade show organizers in this sector.

71st China Electronics Fair
With its debut in 1964, CEF is an authoritative electronics show in China, which is the only one supported fully by China Ministry of Information Industry and Ministry of Commerce and it was classed “A” exhibition in 2003 by Ministry of Commerce.

Online Marketplace
Made-in-China.com, China leading online marketplace of export and import, offers product directory, offers to importer and exporter. More than ten thousands of trade leads of mobile phone and accessories are available.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Using Swish

Swish is an enormously grand way to include flash effects to your site. It includes making small movies run without Macromedia Flash plug-ins. Swish stands for Simple Web Indexing System for Humans. With it you can easily index directories of files and search the generated indexes. When you do a search, it’s the swish program that is doing the actual searching. Swish objective is to fill the need of Web administrators on the Internet.

Swish is easy to use and simple. You can do many things such as stemming or searching for different versions of a word or the use of synonyms. With it, you can do most of the things that full-featured indexers and search programs can. In indexing HTML files, swish can ignore data in tags and give higher relevance to information in header and title tags. In one pass, it can automatically search your whole Web Site, if it’s under one directory. Index files consist of only one file this is the reason why they can easily be transported.

The most powerful Flash creation tool is the Swishmax. It has 230 new effects a Javascript-like scripting language and support for dynamic content and input forms. It is perfect for interactive Flash presentations.

The new Swishvideo allows you to convert your video files into streaming Flash files. With it you can easily display your videos with play controls and playback settings. You can also import your AVI, QuickTime, MPEG or Windows Media videos into Swishvideo. After that, you can select your videos compression quality, key frame intervals, deblocking and smoothing settings. The play controls are already made available for easy access. The control is complete with play, pause, stop, forward and rewind buttons. Not only that, you can also create your own custom controls in any Flash authoring tool and import them into Swishvideo. To export settings, select an SWF or FLV and adjust your video’s border width, scaling, background color, start and end states.

Another swish craze is the Swishpix. It allows you to create flashy photo albums. You just select your photos, add themes, music, callouts or clipart and viola – an animated photo album! You can also publish your output as a screensaver, burn to CD or upload to your website. Here you can also combine multiple movies and define the playing order as well as play back options and control your movie’s size and window state. To display your movie, select the context menu items and about box.

With Swish, you can turn otherwise idle presentation into an irresistible one. Swish offers a lot more, go and check it out!

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Enjoy Free Online Flash Games

The online flash games have their own thrill and excitement. These games offer a great enjoyment. Thrill the gamer inside you and look beyond killing time. Pick up form the vast list of games that includes action, adventure, puzzle, board etc-etc.

Internet has provided our generation with a wide variety of entertainment tools. And one of such tool is online games. People tend to play more online then other virtual games. There are various websites that offer free online flash games and some charge a certain amount of fee. One of the best website that offers a variety of online flash games for its users is flashgamesgallery.com.

If you spend most of your time playing online games on your computer then this is a good website for you as it offers a variety of interesting games. You can choose from a number of available options on this website. Choose the game that you like to play the most. Games are a good source of social networking and some people say that they help to restore good brain power as your brain exercises while you are playing.

Online games are basically categorized into five categories namely;
1) First person shooter
2) Real time strategy
3) Cross platform online
4) Browser games
5) Massive multi player

Most commonly played are the individual games that one can play using his computer. Games like; action, adventure, racing and other sports games, shooting, puzzle, strategy, cards and other miscellaneous types of games. Most of the flash online games have high quality graphics and animations giving you an ultimate joyful experience while playing.

Online flash games are said to increase brain power as well as alertness. Unless one is not addictive, flash offer much more than just enjoyment and entertainment. For example, puzzle games help in exercising your brain, racing offer you to improve your time management skills, multi player help you to understand how to work with in a group, how to socialize. Hence, these games offer much more then only entertainment. It is on the individual that how does he perceives playing online.

To play these, you should have a flash programming installed in your computer which is usually available on the internet and is free of cost. You may also require some other gadgets like; joystick to be used while playing these.

It is very convenient and hassle free to play these online. As most of them are free of cost and available online whenever you want to play with good graphics and animations. In the past, people usually bought game CD's to play online on a computer but now most of people play online games. You can download these games to your computer or play online when ever you want to.

These flash games are popular among all age groups. It does not matter whether you are young, old or a child everyone enjoys playing online. For example, in offices people usually play during their break. Flash online games also offer playing with multiple users. You can play with your friends and others while you are online.

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I am Aniston Steven from USA. I am a student and I like to play the flash games. Flashgamesgallery.com is a free online flash games gallery which includes addicting flash games,funny games,action flash games,racing games,fighting games,online computer games,and free flash video games to play and download flash games.

How to create a SEO friendly flash website

The process of creating a SEO friendly flash website is not as easy as compared to the creation of a general SEO website.

It can be said that a SEO friendly flash website needs sound foundation that consists of the basic steps about how to make maximum use of flash and get a website that looks good apart from having the capacity to attract enough visitors. SEO friendly flash website can be made from a simple procedure.

Steps To Create a SEO friendly flash website

Create A Nice Homepage Title & Meta Tags - In order to have an impact full flash website, you need to have a nice page title, a Meta description part and some good usage of Meta keywords for the website. One basic thing that one has to keep in mind is that the SEO friendly flash website is no way similar to the Simple websites and due to this reason the course of action has to be different. A SEO friendly flash website does not need to have a stand-alone indexing page as with this there is no need to add a unique title to each and every webpage of the website. The title tags and the Meta tags used in a website need to be both good and sufficient for the entire website. One needs to think hard and come with the keywords that suit the entire website and not just any particular page. One should never make use of spam within the Meta tags as these tags need to contain a brief description of the website. At the time of creating a website, one has to use only some specific keywords for which one wants to acquire high rankings.

Utilization of NOSCRIPT Command - This is a highly imperative command when it comes to the creation of a flash website. The usability and the results of this command, vary on the basis of the effectualness in which it has utilized. These NOSCRIPT tags are generally used as a text replacement in Flash elements in the browser. These tags only become visible when the flash and the JavaScript is on.

One can also create text-based representations that are in flash and make use of no embed tags.

Apart from both these construction elements, one has to have a complete understanding about how flash websites are able to get high rankings. One tip that every website creator who is creating a website has to keep in mind is that both the page title and Meta descriptions needs to be descriptive. If one does not keep these things in mind, then one would definitely end up with a SEO friendly flash website that is either not looking great or is not satisfying the SEO motive for which it has been created.

All said and done, SEO friendly flash website has some basic elements such as HTML pages, tags and some specific commands that have to be kept in mind always to come out with something extraordinary

Article written by Mr. Neeraj Arora, Marketing Director of Himalayan IT Group, web design India and SEO company India.

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Flash Animation

This article provides useful, detailed information about Flash Animation.

Flash movies are great favorites of Web designers, as they can have moving pictures, games, and interactive displays on pages that download in a reasonable amount of time. But what is a flash player? It is a plug-in that helps your browser play flash movies. Anyone who has visited websites with games, cartoons or interactive activities all on the same web page has knowingly or unknowingly used flash.

You can do quite a few things with flash. A flash-built web page might have cool buttons, or menu bars that change as you make choices. It could let you play a game, or do a drawing. It is even possible to have fully interactive web pages that look more like video games than the web.

The use of flash is very common on company websites. Design and media companies in particular prefer the use of flash because they want to impress visitors. Many newspaper and magazine websites also use flash to make interactive maps of places that are in the news.

Flash is the program used by web designers to make the pages, games and special files – or \'movies\' - that this program creates. The movies are added to web pages just like pictures or other extras, like Java. When the page is sent from a web server to a browser, the movie file is sent too. The flash player, a special program, reads these movie files and displays them properly inside the web pages.

Although not a standard part of the world wide web, ever since flash was launched in 1995 it has become the most common way to add cool extras to websites. Many computers are sold with the flash player already installed. In fact, over 97% of Internet users have already got flash on their computers.

Flash gets a new version at frequent intervals, and you may need the latest version of the flash player in order to see pages created using it.

As flash animations have reasonably small file sizes, larger and more complex animations can be put online and downloaded reasonably quickly. They can also have interactive ability built into them, which is extremely popular for online games and special effects on web pages. The problem with flash is that it can make sites hard to look at and slow to download if it used too frequently.

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Flash Design Adds Website Versatility

Adding professionally-designed Flash elements to your website can enhance the experience of your visitors.

You have probably viewed many Flash-based components while surfing the Internet. Most smooth animations on websites and in banner ads, short films, and presentations are built in Flash. Macromedia Flash is a powerful and adaptable software program. It enables Flash web designers to incorporate sound, movement, and interactivity that cannot be achieved with standard HTML websites.Kinesis uses Flash to design a wide array of presentations, tutorials, and websites for our clients. We can create entire websites or simply add interactive elements to standard HTML websites.Should you consider Flash for your company’s website? Perhaps. Like everything, Flash has both pros and cons.

The benefits of Flash:

Flash can enhance the experience of your target audience. It grabs attention and can make a stunning and rich presentation to effectively drive home a marketing message.
Flash provides almost limitless design options.
With Flash you can explain a wide variety of concepts with graphics and sound via dynamic, engaging tutorials, training courses, introductions, and film clips.
Flash can give your site a look that emphasizes state-of-the-art technology and expertise.
If you have a portfolio component to your website, Flash can present samples of your work in an interactive environment that resizes windows to fit the graphics. Examples of companies that may benefit from Flash portfolios include architects, interior designers, and photographers.
Things to consider when developing a Flash-based site:

Estimates state approximately 95% of Internet users have the Flash plug-in. This leaves only a small group of people who must still download the free plug-in.
Flash is a complex and time-intensive program. Sites built in Flash take more planning and programming time than “standard” HTML sites.
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Copyright © 2005, Wendy Gray Maynard, KinesisWendy Gray Maynard is the co-owner of Kinesis. Kinesis specializes in marketing, graphic design, and business writing. Visit www.kinesisinc.com for more articles and free marketing wisdom.

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