Apple Latest: iPod Nano
Thursday, November 13th, 2008 | Gadgets, Information Technology, Introduction | No Comments
Apple Latest iPod Nano
Apple has just launched their latest Ipod Nano with the innovative Apple’s Genius feature underlining most of the products in their latest portfolio. Together with their newest iTunes 8, Genius lets users automatically create playlists of songs that go great together in batches of 25, 50, 75 or 100.
Besides that, the 4th generation nano which also come is 9 vibrant colours becomes the thinnest nano ever with stunningly designed curved aluminium and glass enclosure. It also boasts a refined user interface, high resolution portrait display and integrated accelerometer. This basically means users need only to rotate the nano to go to Cover Flow and shake lightly to go into Shuffle mode.
The iPod Nano gives users up to 24 hours of music playback or four hours of video playback and is available in 8GB model for just RM599 and a 16GB model for just RM799. Both models come in silver, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, red and black. But if you’re an iPod fan, it really doesn’t matter what color it comes it, does it?
Apple iPod Nano Latest Colors
Google Chrome: A new take on the browser
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 | Information Technology, Tips, Website | No Comments
Tired of slow Internet Explorer and not too excited about Firefox? Google Inc. launched Google Chrome, a new open source browser intended to create a better web experience for users around the world. Available in beta in more than 40 languages, Google Chrome is a new approach to the browser that’s based on the simplicity and power. Google Chrome was designed to make it easy for users to search and navigate the web for the content they’re looking for.
A combined search and address bar quickly takes users where they want to go. Often in just a few keystrokes. When users open a new tab in Google Chrome, they’ll see a page that includes snapshots of their most-visited sites, recent seaches and bookmarks, making it even easier to navigate the web. Each browser tab operates as a separate process; by isolating tabs, should one tab crash or misbehave, others remain stable and responsive and users can continue working without having to restart Google Chrome. Google Chrome can be downloaded at www.google.com/chrome.
Google Chrome Browser
- Review from SME & Entrepreneurship Magazine (October 2008), Malaysia Edition.
Plasma TV versus LCD TV
Friday, November 7th, 2008 | Gadgets, Tips | No Comments
Recently I had an interesting argument with my mum regarding which was the better television to buy. The plasma tv or the LCD tv. After researching a few websites online and after debating with a few friends. I came up with the following comparison. This blog should assist you in purchasing your new Television.
First of all, what do they individually define as.
The Plasma TV - consists of millions of multi-colored gas-filled cells. When electricity passes through the cells they light up and produce a picture. Plasma TV screens have a much higher resolution than tube TV screens. In fact, the picture is so clear it`s almost like watching a scene through a window. Screen sizes range from 42` to 65` wide and are 3` to 4` thick.
The LCD TV - LCD (light crystal display) TV screens are made up of a thin layer of liquid crystals sandwiched between two glass plates. When an electricity is sent through the crystals an array of tiny multi-colored pixels light up to create a picture. LCD TV screens are thinner and lighter than plasma screens. They are the most screens for computers, and are quickly gaining popularity as TV screens. LCD TV screens are anywhere from 1/4` to 4` thick and 2` to 65` wide.
Plasma TV vs LCD TV
Picture Quality - When it comes to which type of TV screen is sharper and shows more detail, plasma TVs have a slight edge over LCD TVs, though LCD TVs are catching up. Plasma TVs are also slightly better when it comes to viewing angle - how far you can sit to one side of a TV screen before picture quality is affected.
Screen Life - Screen life is the number of hours a TV provides before the picture begins to fade. Plasma TVs have a screen life of about 30,000 to 60,00 hours, depending on the make and model, while LCD TV`s have a screen life of 60,000 hours or more. Plasma TVs are also subject to `burn in.` This occurs when a TV displays a still image long enough for a ghost of that image to be burned into the screen. LCD TVs do not have this problem.
HD TV - Both plasma and LCD TVs display HD (high definition) signals for a sharper, more three dimensional picture. LCD TVs, however, have a slightly higher resolution (more screen pixels) then plasma TVs.
Portability - LCD TVs are thinner and lighter than plasma TVs, making them easier to move and easier to mount on a wall.
Prices - When it comes to which type of TV gives you the most bang for the buck, it depends on what you`re looking for. If you`re looking for a large-screen TV - 42` or larger - plasma TVs are currently cheaper than than similar-sized LCD TVs.
At the end of the day, it depends on a particular user on which type of Television screen they prefer and what sort of budget range they can afford. I hope this blog will assist you in your next television purchase.
- Thristhan
The Adobe Illustrator Mystery
Thursday, November 6th, 2008 | Design, Information Technology, Tips, Website | No Comments
I’ve been trying to train myself to use Adobe Illustrator, but learning a new software doesn’t seem as easy as they use to. I guess my capability and ability to absorb new knowledge has faded. Anyhow, the will to learn hasn’t stopped me from gaining this vital skill.
There are many reason that I have decided to master Adobe Illustrator. Some probably lies in the fact that when I need something urgent to be done, within a short period of time, that’s when other designers are busy with their own work etc. Or probably because I just can’t seem to convey the right Information regarding the design of an item, causing the freelancers being frustrated in working with me. Unnecessary frustration being built up, freelancers not satisfied with the prices being offered, all these can be easily solved, so I’m taking the effort to learn this special software.
For those who are not familiar with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, in a nutshell, these software are used for designing many artistic products such as posters, packaging, labelling and so on. And most printers also use these files to output the designs into printed products.
I know it’s gonna take time, probably forever for me to fully master this software but as I progress and as i discover new things. I will update this blog so that those newly learning will be able to move along with me.
As a start, I’ve windowshopped for books and after looking at the cost to purchase them, something i just cannot afford. So I decided to try some online tutorial websites, and managed to seek a few good ones. I assume that readers have already installed the Illustrator software into their personal computer (the latest being Adobe Illustrator CS3, but older versions can also be used).
My favourite tutorial website is http://www.ndesign-studio.com/resources/tutorials/ this website comes fully equipped with sample designs and downloadable templates that newbies like myself can use to practice their designing skills. Easy step-by-step will enhance your Illustrator techniques and knowledge.
Some of the tutorials they offer
- Learn how to draw a Halloween pumpkin from scratch.
- Make a trendy fashion ad with Illustrator Envelope Distort tool.
- Full detailed tutorial on how to trace from a photo.
- See how simple it is to make a complex Christmas tree.
- Learn how to create a 3D Vase in 5 minutes!
- Create comic style strokes with Illustrator Art Brush.
- And Many More…
Do experiment with this website as well as other websites that you are able to search on the internet. Adobe Illustrator will no longer be a mystery but a powerful tool for your designing needs. Do write in your comments and suggestions on how we can improve our skills with this remarkable software.
Adobe Illustrator Tutorial
How to test your Broadband Speed Globally?
Thursday, November 6th, 2008 | Gadgets, Information Technology, Tips, Website | 1 Comment
I was experiencing slow connection for some time at me office and decided to check what is the actual broadband speed that was running on my computer. To do this, you can type “Speed Test” into any search engine such as Google and Yahoo.
My personal favourite website that allows us to check the speed of our internet connection for free as well as no registration is required is this website called www.SpeedTest.net. If you are experiencing slowness with your Internet connection or are simply interested in testing your speed, Speedtest.net is for you. Speedtest.net measures the performance of your broadband connection. At the end of each test, you are presented with the download (the speed of data from the server to your computer) and upload (the speed of sending data from your computer to the server) bandwidth speeds. The tests are performed completely within your web browser over HTTP (just like normal web browsing).
To use this website, simply browse their The system will automatically scan the available servers at your region and allow you to select the nearest server to do the upload and download test. You will then need to wait a few second for the results to populate. Do give this website a try, www.SpeedTest.net.
How to test your Broadband Speed Globally?