iPhones are taken for a ride with Android based smartphones powered by Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Operating System. Apple revises or releases new products once in a year. On the other hand, Android based versions will keep on flooding the market on round the year basis. It is a great setback for Apple and a great tempting time for Apple loyalists.

The only advantage Apple offers for its customers are the backward compatibility. You can happily install the latest iOS version on your old Apple device and enjoy the features. It is a great challenge to customers if they have to vote for, either Apple or Android.

Especially it is a tough time for those who are using iPhone 4S and those who are waiting for iPhone 5 as was announced by Apple. On the other hand, the popularity of HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S III is growing posing a great alternative to iPhones. Let us check the possibilities.

ICS attractions

It is expected that Apple will announce a better product by this summer. Samsung Galaxy III offers promising features as a better alternative to iPhone 4S. It has some really cool features like high speed network connection and camera with very high shutter speed.

Credit goes to Ice Cream Sandwich for the sheer performance of Samsung Galaxy III. ICS lets you create large images. New ICS based smartphones fare well in terms of hardware and software proportions compared to the iPhone. There is significant improvement in browser performance. You will we able to save web pages that can be read later in offline mode.

ICS lets you pull down the notifications from the lock screen. You will be able to view the thumbnails of recently used applications. This is a new feature implemented on ICS. The only advantage iPhone offers are the easy transfer of applications, contents and contacts from one iOS based system to another iOS based system. If you are looking for immediate change, iPhone is not an option as it will take time to book new iPhone.

Apple has ambitious plans to upgrade iPhone 4S and it will certainly take time. If you are a staunch Apple user and really exploring options to switch gears to a new platform, ICS is really attractive and it is a timely opportunity to draw the best features from a smartphone. Windows based smartphones are far behind in this scenario.

iPhone alternatives

If you are sure about marching ahead with ICS, the next challenge is how to figure out the best in ICS based smartphones. In terms of specifications released by Samsung Galaxy III and HTC One X, there are a number of similarities between them.

These two phones are of almost the same size. 8MP camera is common between them. These cameras come with fast shutter speed. You will have the capability to capture pictures at the rate of 3 frames per second. You can select the best shot out of these captured snaps and the rest of the shots will be deleted automatically.

1080p HD video recording is the benchmark of Samsung Galaxy III and HTC One X. Voice recognition and gesture sign-up are available in Samsung Galaxy III. The device will not run into sleep mode as long as there is activity on your phone. It will be able to sense your usage like phone calls or performing a task on any smart application. Even if you are reading a book, the phone will not go down to sleep mode.

Precautions before selection

If you are really serious about your new ICS choice, you are advised to visit the showroom nearest to your area where you will be able to compare the products with your own eyes. As you check these phones physically you will be able to judge their features and will help you take a better decision.

These phones are likely to implement extra features in addition to the native ICS capability. The relevance of these new features which are driven by the new software can be figured out as you check the available features yourself.

Conclusion

With the introduction of the Google Android 4.0 version the intense hot debate goes on in tech circles. ICS has some unique and powerful features.

Improved voice commands, enhanced browser, facial recognition, enhanced image capturing capability and improved core applications such as Gmail and Calendar makes ICS attractive and really tempting for new entrants into smartphone market. It is also tempting Apple users to switch over to Android from iOS to have the new and impeccable experience.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a powerful android based Smartphone. It is also called as Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus I9250, Samsung Google Nexus 3 and Samsung Galaxy X. The phone is housed in a plastic body. You can unleash the power of the phone through the virtual keys. Let us find more about this really smart ‘Smartphone’.

Specifications

The plastic cased Smartphone weighs 135 grams. It comes in 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm size. The phone is little bit bigger than Samsung Galaxy S2. The phone is loaded with the latest Android Operating System,Ice Cream Sandwich.

The screen is really appealing that steals the show. It is an aesthetically designed body that also offers a firm grip on your hands. Except for power on/off and to change volume settings, all remaining phone functionality are handled through virtual buttons only.

The front of the phone consists of the screen, the camera, the brightness sensor and a sleeping light beneath the screen. The navigation is achieved through three soft keys which are powered by the operating system. These keys let you perform back, home and multitasking functions.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with dual-core 1.2 GHz processor. You can expect quick access of various applications and overall faster performance from this smartphone. The phone comes with 16GB internal storage and 1 GB RAM. Unfortunately, no external storage is made available.

The 4.65” screen offers high quality picture quality at 720p x 1280p capacity at a density of 316 pixels per inch.  In terms of pixel density it fares little less than iPhone 4S. It has a special coating on the screen to protect from scratches. You can set alerts in vibration, MP3 and WAV formats.

It has a big loudspeaker and a 3.5mm jack to connect the audio output to other gadgets. Color reproduction is so good and it is closer to reality. You will have absolutely high quality gaming experience. The big sized screen will let you browse in an effortless manner. Further, you can also enjoy the high quality ‘High Definition’ video.

You can enjoy all the latest powerful features of the Android operating system. You will be able to create custom folders. All the recently used applications will be floating at the bottom of the screen.

Even though the application drawer is similar to earlier versions, it is easy to select the application of your choice through the new animated form. You are not required to scroll through the applications in sequence.

There are two tabs, Apps and Widgets within the application drawer. The widget is really useful where you will you be able to glance through all the available widgets and install the one that best meets your choice.

One of the major overhauls of the new Android 4.0 OS is the change in User Interface with reference to contacts. The renewed look will definitely attract many users. The white and blue light weight ‘People App’ is so elegant where a name appears in alphabetical order and photos will appear on the right hand side of the screen.

It is easy to search for a contact and add a new contact with just a single tap. Contacts are synchronized with Google cloud service. You can easily reach the Contacts App by tapping on the contact button which is present at the bottom of the home screen. Similar level of comfort is not extended to connect with social networking sites.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus lets you access Google Talk quite easily but there is no room for Facebook integration. HTC fares well in this aspect by offering Sense handsets.

The keyboard appears quickly on the screen. You can utilize plenty of Google applications including Google Chrome. Text-to-Speech function, data management and NFC compatibility will keep Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the most sought after Smartphones in the world. Samsung Galaxy Nexus comes with accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass and barometer sensors. You can communicate through SMS, MMS, Email and Instant Messenger.

The phone is equipped with a 5MP rear camera and 1.3 front facing cameras. Even though the size of the camera is less than iPhone 4S which comes with 8MP, the performance of the camera is good. The camera software will let you capture a snap almost instantaneously.

The camera is supported by a LED flash and you can capture videos of 1080p quality at 30 fps. The camera lets you capture panoramic views very easily. The camera features geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection.

The Smartphone offers extensive data connectivity capability. You can connect to 2G Network (GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900) and 3G Network (HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100). You can access the services in various ways including GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, WLAN, Bluetooth, NFC and USB. Samsung Galaxy Nexus is fitted with standard Li-Ion battery of 1750 mAh. It runs on standby mode for 290 hours in 2G mode and up to 270 hours in 3G mode. You can expect up to 17 hours 40 minutes talk time on 2G and up to 8 hours 20 minutes in 3G mode.

Good features

• One of the fastest performing phone available in the market
• Quick access keyboard
• 5MP camera, 1080p HD video capability, smooth performance
• Fast data connectivity capabilities
• Facial unlock
• Excellent contacts integration
• Better Gmail application
• User friendly keyboard
• NFC capability
• Highly intuitive Android 4.0 Operating System

Shortcomings

• Camera difficulty with auto-focus to gear up for the successive shots
• Social network connectivity to be improved
• Voice dictation not as competent as Siri
• Lack of SD Card slot
• HTML emails require a fix
• Home screens are limited to five. No options to extend beyond this.

Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the Google’s third flagship phone that comes with the completely redesigned Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System. The Smartphone offers big and bright screen. The ability to access applications at lightening speeds and the ability to access data through various ways, make Samsung Galaxy Nexus a good option to improve productivity in personal as well as professional life. The phone has decent battery backup.

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The smartphone and tablet markets are always changing with the top names in the industry bringing out new and innovative developments for their latest models on what seems like a weekly basis, forcing their competitors to raise their game.

A bit like a football club being bought by a billionaire owner and finding themselves top of the table, it is a market where you don’t necessarily have to have a proven background to produce a global success.

Fortunately for Samsung, they have that reputation in abundance. Built up over decades now, the tech giants have been producing televisions and other electrical products that have become essentials in our everyday lives, and they’re causing a storm in the tablet market.

Producing products that rival the likes of Apple and Blackberry isn’t easy, but the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is the latest off the production line and sales have shown that they’re producing the right stuff.

While it isn’t going to blow the Amazon Kindle Fire out of the water, it certainly provides customers with a perfectly adequate alternative, meaning that they don’t get the perks and don’t have to pay the hefty price associated with the Kindle Fire. Instead, it has a consumer-friendly price tag and does little more than what it says on the tin.

So what does it look like? Well, it’s had a bit of makeover since it debuted on the market as the Galaxy Tab, and now features a steel finish as opposed to a matt black look, making it much more stylish than before.

While other tabs have gone for the slim and sexy look, the Galaxy Tab 2.0 is actually slightly thicker than its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean it’s heavier – in fact, it weighs exactly the same, give or take a few grams.

While it may not jump off the shelves at customers with it’s new design, you can be assured that it is well constructed and built to last, so you will get away with dropping it a couple of times. (Not that you should test it though!)

Just like the first version, the Galaxy Tab 2 has a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, translating to 170ppi which, while being nothing outstanding, is perfectly good for what is a relatively cheap tablet.

Brightness is good meaning no more squinting to make out small words, but direct sunlight does create viewing issues – something the majority of tablets and smartphones suffer from – so this won’t put customers off.

The battery life is good. For someone who uses their tablet on a regular basis, you will get around 1 ½ days of use before it dies on you, or around 4 days of light use, so you don’t get the problems associated with the likes of Apple whereby you use it on a two-hour train journey and you’re about out of juice.

For what is a budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is very good. As mentioned previously, it won’t beat the Kindle Fire, but it will certainly prove to be a worthy competitor and with the $250 price tag, it might encourage more customers to leave the Kindle on the shelf.

This article was written by Chris White, an experienced technology blogger currently working with uShip, the experts in delivering the latest tech by courier, as well as providing assistance with house removal.

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Sony Xperia S is the first Smartphone released by Sony. It is also the first in the range of Xperia NXT series. Sony has ambitious plans to establish its presence in the Smartphone market much dominated by players like HTC, Samsung and Apple.

Let us check how far Sony Xperia S will be able to fulfill the aspirations of Smartphone users and where it stands with other popular brands in terms of presentation of features and technology.

Sony Xperia S is in no way different from the Sony brand of mobiles in terms of shape and appearance. It gives the square box appearance.

The edges might have been trimmed. Transparent element is the highlight of the design. Transparent element gives better visual appearance and also gives accommodation to the antenna.

Back, Home and Menu buttons are placed one notch above the transparent element. It is likely that user may tap the transparent element to gain more access to the features present in the Smartphone.

Sony Xperia S: Specifications

The Smartphone comes with 1.3MP frontal camera and a 12MP camera on the backside. Even though this is a big leap made by Sony, the quality is comparable to that of HTC One X and iPhone 4S. You can capture good quality videos through Sony Xperia S.

You will get a better grip in your hands as the backside of the phone comes with convex shape. The plastic cover present of the frame gives furthermore comfort to the Smartphone user.

The plastic casing is very thin and it can be compared to that of Samsung S II. Even though Sony claims that the surface is coated with special materials it is no way better than Samsung S II to protect from scratches.

Coming to the dimensions, Sony Xperia S’ length, breadth and thickness are 128, 64 and 10.6 mm respectively. The phone weights 144 grams.

The Smartphone is fitted with a micro USB port on the left hand side. This port can be used for charging as well as data transmission. Further, it is protected with plastic cap to prevent of entry of dust and insects into the slot.

On the phone’s right hand side comes, mini HDMI port, volume adjustments and the camera shutter button. The camera shutter hardware key is a unique feature which is not available in the even Smartphones from other brands.

Other Android based Smartphones are going to implement this feature in the coming models.

Audio jack is fitted on the top end of the phone. The power button is also placed on the top. The speakers are placed at the bottom of the phone.

Sony Xperia S is powered by 1.5 GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor. It comes with 1 GB RAM and 32 GB storage capacity. The phone is fitted with 4.3” TFT LCD display at a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

BRAVIA engine technology lets you have a better view of pictures and videos on the screen. You have the chances to watch pictures at 343 pixels per inch which is even higher than iPhone 4S.

The Smartphone doesn’t facilitate automatic adjustment of brightness. It has to be adjusted manually. Some users have reported yellow display issues.

Even though Sony boasts of very high image quality there are Smartphones in the market which offer better image features than Sony Xperia S.

Sony Xperia S failed to accommodate the latest available Android OS in its maiden Smarphone introduced to the world. The Smartphone comes with Gingerbread version.

Users will be able to get most of the Sony’ visual features such as themes and widgets through Timescape User Interface. Integration of social feeds is not new with other Smartphone manufacturers as well.

The music player offer a new user interface which is customized by Sony. The sound system is backed by xLOUD audio technology which produces a sound bass.

While you may enjoy the music at low volume, it is difficult to get the same performance as the volume is raised. Sony Xperia S offers 50GB online storage in association with Box which HTC gives its users 25 GB online storage in association with Dropbox.

You are offered with a number of icons which are nothing but links that take you to a variety of paid services.

You can utilize the Tracker ID application which helps you find the title and artist behind the track. Sony Xperia let you perform all the documentation through Office suite. It also works like a file manager.

One of the interesting aspects with Sony Xperia S is the facilitation of NFC (Near Field Communications) chip with it. NFC technology will let users to purchase items from POS (Point Of Sale) terminals.

The chip implements advanced encryption technologies. The chip will be able to read from location based promotional tags as well. Newsreader can help you scan barcodes and QR codes.

You will be able to manage the battery power by being able to customize the features on your Smartphone.

The keys are small on the keyboard and auto correction is not as fast as Samsung Galaxy S II. Of course, you have the option to download a third party keyboard to get better performance.

If you would like to update the software, you are required to connect Sony Xperia S to your Personal Computer or Mac. The phone is not loaded with Play Station software. You can get decent gaming performance with the processor loaded on Sony Xperia S.

Sony Xperia S offers best of the features on Gingerbread OS and the user interface is good enough to perform various day to day activities.

If the phone is loaded with the latest version, it might have offered more relevant and promising features to compete with other brands.

Great features

• Better visual appearance through transparent element
• Comes with camera shutter hardware key
• Sharp text and crystal clear images and video display
• 50 GB online storage in association with Box
• Easily capture good quality snaps of 1080p quality
• Decent browsing experience
• Decent battery performance (1750mAh Li-Ion)
• Decent call quality
• Geo tagging
• Face & smile detection, 3-D sweep panorama, image stabilization

Shortcomings

• Thickness is high
• Comes with sharp edges which will not be convenient to hold in hands for long hours.
• Out of 32 GB of memory only 25 GB is available for the user
• Image color distortion
• Noise level in image
• No automatic adjustment of brightness
• Not loaded with the latest Android version available in the market
• Not so good keyboard
• To get updates, the phone has to be connected to a PC or Mac.
• No external storage capability

Conclusion

Even though Sony Xperia S may not fare best in terms of visual appearance, the Smartphone gives the best visual appearance to watch movies and photos.

In addition to the distortion in color reproduction, the display system is not the best as Sony boasts. There are many Smartphones in the market that offer very decent image quality like HTC One X and iPhone 4S.

As Sony Xperia S is not loaded with the latest Android version, it is difficult to compete with HTC One X which comes with Android 4 ICS and priced better than Sony Xperia S when you look into the overall presentation of features.

Overall, Sony Xperia S is not the best option in terms of price and features that it offers.

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Like a lot of bloggers, I’m a night owl. I have a day job as well, and I find that I get my best writing done when I’m alone in a dark house.

When I’m up working late writing about how to make money online, I sometimes turn the television on for some comforting background noise.

Late-late-night television tends to be a lot of infomercials, and a lot of very muscular men and women yelling at me, telling me it only takes X amount of time to get these rippling abs or X amount of money to find my perfect diet.

I know about several diets like Medifast or Nutrisystem and I know they work, but diet is not enough. Exercise is important if you want to stay healthy and be more effective as a blogger.

While I frantically rummage around for my credit card, I realize that the tightness in my hamstrings and low back probably mean I should start with more practical movement, increase my flexibility and strengthen the muscles that really matter before working on those vanity abs.

How bloggers can fit exercise into their schedule?

I’m still tempted by the infomercial guy’s promise of a small time commitment to health. We’re busy people.

So, with some trial and error and some help from a personal trainer, here are a few ways to fit fast, functional exercise into your busy daily life.

1. Play more. If you have kids or can borrow someone else’s, play a game of one-on-one basketball or kick a soccer ball around. Activities like these get you moving and increase your heart rate, speeding your metabolism and giving you a healthy dose of mood-enhancing endorphins.
2. Go for a walk. If this sounds silly or easy, add in some circuit training every 5 or 10 minutes. Do jumping jacks, lunges or burpies for 30 seconds at each stop, then continue your walk to bring your heart rate back down.
3. Go for a jog. If you have children, bring them along in a jogging stroller or have them ride their bikes ahead of you.
4. Clean the house! If you’ve ever gotten into a cleaning tear, you know that you can work up quite a sweat. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, organizing or rearranging furniture can all make you (and your home) feel better.
5. Take the stairs. If you live or work in a building with an elevator, start taking the stairs instead. Start with one or two flights before hopping on the elevator, and eventually work your way up to taking stairs the whole way up and down.
6. Walk home from work. If you usually take the train or bus, get off a stop or two early so you have to walk a bit on your way home.
7. Take breaks. While blogging, do push ups or sit ups between tasks, then relax or stretch your legs as you type.
8. Take a break outside. If you’re so lucky to have a regular lunch break, use it to take a walk outdoors.
9. Dance party! Alone or with a partner or friend, crank up the music and dance it out.
10. Stretch while you’re on the phone. While you listen to you mom complain about your other siblings, do some simple stretching.
11. Tackle your to-do list. Wash the car, cut the grass or do some gardening to work long-forgotten muscles.
12. Practice yoga. Use your extra 30-60 minutes in the morning to practice yoga, go for a run, or follow an exercise DVD. Not only does yoga help with weight loss, it also gives you tremendous inspiration and energy when you blog.
13. Stretch at your desk. Between projects, take a few minutes to stretch out. You don’t even need to leave your chair!

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For a moment, forget this being a tech blog and rewind to those times when you have been caught cheating by your girl-friend. Sheepishly I say, cheating is a lot of fun.

It lets you experiment and in case you fail, you would still be going back to your girl. Let’s see how technology comes in as a help to aid you in ‘Cheating Your GirlFriend’. Wink, wink.

To initiate, at present, your location is globally fixed and this is one of the easiest ways that people get caught. There are people who use smart phones which have in-built GPS (Global Positioning System) with them.

However, with the phone settings you can manually change the latitude and longitude of the location. Trusting a GPS in a smart phone does not help you every time. Remember, get this done immediately.

Let’s take a look at some of the gadgets which will help you to cheat on your girlfriend -

Transponder

A girl will never forget to take her handbag while she is out to meet someone. A small transponder can be hidden in your girl friend’s handbag to track her whereabouts.

Some gadgets will have a location finder along with an SMS service and will text you the exact co-ordinates of your loved one.

Google Voice App

Google Voice allows you to make cheap international calls from your smart phone. However, it gives you a different number to use.

So, next time if you like to take someone out try giving them your Google number instead of your real phone number. This app is available for free in the Android market but is limited only to US citizens.

Message Cleaner Apps

Delete all the messages sent by a person with the Stranger SMS Cleaner. List all the messages from a particular sender and delete them in a single click using this app.

However, you can be more specific with the SMS Cleaner App that can select and delete messages with a specific word.

Video Camera Pen

In case you want to get a video of what’s going on in your girl friend’s place, get this Video Camera Pen. A ball point pen which can do a secret recording of up to 2.5 hrs can be done with this pen.

With 4GB memory space, this is a great option to record conversations, lectures and unlimited activities. You don’t need any software to download this video. Also, you can charge them with an AC adapter or USB charger.

Voice Changer

Play a phone prank with a compact Voice Changer. There are all sorts of voice changers available either for your home phone or mobile phone. These gadgets were initially used to avoid calls from strangers and play pranks with friends, now a days, this gadget is used for spying purposes.

Microphones

Pubs and clubs are great places to have fun and look for potential partners. However, you can’t pick calls when you are in a club or in the restroom of the club.

A gadget called Gooseneck Microphone will help you in these cases. This gadget will cancel all the background noises and just transmit only your voice. This is a great gadget to cheat on your girl friend.

By sharing other interesting gadgets (which you know), you would help some more of the populace in cheating their girl-friends.

For once, let’s get technologically naughty! -:)

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The tablet market is booming. Some analysts are predicting that in just a few years more tablets will be sold than desktop PCs. Nor is it just the iPad that’s selling?

Certain android tablets are beginning to make a splash as well. But with more and more tablets being sold, consumers are more eager than ever to get the best deal.

In this article, we’ll consider whether and how it’s possible to get a quality tablet for an affordable price.

iPad

Let’s start with the iPad – the world’s most popular tablet. On one hand, 3 million new iPads were sold in the first weekend, on the other hand, there were some consumers who complained about the price, which starts at $499 for the 16GB version.

What to do? Users who have their heart set on an iPad but don’t want to fork out $500 have one other option – buy iPad 2 slates instead. Many stores (including Walmart, Best Buy and the Apple store itself) now offer the 16GB iPad 2 for $399 – a hundred dollars less than the Retina-equipped new model.

If you really want to save money, you may even consider getting a used model – many of these can be found at Amazon in almost perfect condition.

Amazon’s Kindle Fire

The good news, though, is that the iPad is not the only quality tablet on the market right now. And if you look outside Apple, you’ll begin to notice a number of lower-price alternatives. Perhaps the best of these at the moment is Amazon’s Kindle Fire.

Like the iPad, the Kindle Fire provides a fast browser and full-color experience whilst allowing you to watch videos and consume content in a highly satisfying manner.

And, significantly, the Kindle Fire is $300 cheaper than the new iPad. If you’re looking for a quality tablet for an affordable price, the Kindle Fire is arguably your best bet. (Gadget fans who wish to compare the Kindle Fire with the iPad can read more here).

Google and Microsoft set to Launch their Tablets

But what if you don’t want to go with Apple or Amazon? Well, if you want to stay within the realm of tech giants, you may wish to wait for Microsoft and Google, both of whom are said to be launching an alternative to the iPad.

Their tablets – set for release later this year – will (reportedly) be at least a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the new iPad. How cheap will they be exactly? It seems nobody is sure. Initially, there was speculation that the Google tablet would cost just $149, making it even more affordable than the Kindle Fire.

However, recent reports suggest that Google may be forced to sell their tablet for the same price as Amazon’s tablet, given the cost of production. In any case, consumers can hope to get their hands on it later in the summer.

Tablet from Microsoft

What about Microsoft? Their plan is apparently to release a number of Windows 8 based tablets later in the year as well. It seems that like Google, Microsoft wishes to make tablets more affordable by selling the Windows 8 models for less than $300.

However, it is currently rather difficult to say exactly what these tablets will be like. Some commentators have questioned whether they can really be of the highest-quality, given the inevitable restrictions on screen-size and resolution.

For one of the trade-offs of a lower-price tablet is a smaller screen and (potentially) a lower-quality display.

In short, we can see that more and more companies are seeking to offer high-quality tablets at an affordable price.

For die-hard Apple fans, one way to save money is to invest in an iPad 2. Those who wish to cut costs even further would do well to consider Amazon’s Kindle Fire (the current king of Android tablets).

It remains to be seen whether Google and Microsoft can offer viable alternatives to the iPad and Fire whilst selling their tablets for less than $300.

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One of the biggest concerns that anyone can have these days is about the security of their computer data. With the rapid increase in the use of computers at workplaces and at homes, data security is more crucial than ever.

These days, it is not uncommon for the entire data of a company to be on its computer systems.

With hardcopies of important documents fading and society steadily moving towards the “Paperless Office” it has become imperative that individual people and companies begin thinking about and applying various means to safeguard their precious data.

Complete Data Protection Includes Backup

Merely making access to data difficult and protecting it from malware and other online threats is not safeguarding it completely.

It is important to have an efficient backup solution in place so that if and when the aforementioned tactics of protection fail, you can still restore your precious data without a serious hit to performance.

This is perhaps most important for big companies with huge data centers housing all their critical data, often times including sensitive information like contract details, customer directories and files pertaining to internal administration like employee files, accounts information, assets information etc.

For such situations, it is crucial to have regular backups that you can fall back on should the unthinkable happen.

Online Backup Solutions

Since the advent of the internet, the idea of remote backups has existed but was prohibitively expensive and time consuming thanks to the abysmal speeds of the old modems.

A remote or online backup solution is a backup procedure where data from your computers and other electronic devices like smart phones, tablet PCs etc, is backed up on a remote server in a periodic and timely fashion.

This makes it possible for you to immediately have access to your most recent backup should something run afoul on your system or device and render its data useless.

SugarSync – A Promising Online Backup Solution

One online backup solution that provides such a convenient backup service is SugarSync. With sugarsync, a user can choose to backup the contents of their computers in a convenient and easy to access format.

Sugarsync, previously known as Sharpcast has had their service reviewed by many online reviewers and technology portals and has even been named the best cloud service by none other than Gizmodo.

With this service, a user can choose to backup the contents of not just their PCs and laptops but also their iphones, ipod touches, ipads, ipads, tablets and blackberry devices.

This presents a very appealing opportunity for users who consider their data to be very important and refuse to compromise on data security and backups.

Advanatages of Using SugarSync

What SugarSync does is that as soon as you sign up, it assigns a cloud entirely to you and also gives you 5GB of free space. Once this is done, you can just select the folders on your device that you want to backup, like folders on your Mac or Windows computer or iPhone or iPad and have them backed up whenever you want.

If for some unfortunate reason, you happen to lose your data, you can easily restore it with the latest backup that you made. This gives the average user the advantage of some of the best and most advanced backup technology for free, or at a fraction of the price of the equipment if you decide to go for the paid version.

SugarSync also makes it easy for you to backup mobile devices directly thanks to its apps that can be installed on virtually any mobile device. Plus, the security of your data is assured with 128 bit AES encryption so you won’t have to worry about your data being accessed by unauthorized people.

Mozy – Yet Another Great Online Back Solution

Another great solution for online backup is Mozy. Mozy is an online backup solution that also offers several enticing features and comes with the added advantage that it has no setup or monthly fees and does not require a credit card to set up.

There are 2 versions that you can find, called, Mozy Home Free and Mozy Home.

As the name describes these 2 services, the first one is free and gives you up to 2GB of space to backup your data from your Windows or Mac.

Added advantages include the ability to fine tune your backups like choosing exactly which files to backup, the schedule according to which they are backed up and also the capacity to create special rules that define the backing up of particular files.

Mozy can be used to backup literally any kind of data from photos & music to spreadsheets & various documents, making it a great tool for both casual home users and companies alike.

Synopsis

The main appeal of online backup solutions lies in the number and type of facilities that these solutions can provide.

In order to avail these services for yourself, all you need to do is to sign up for free, or if you need some advanced features or extra space, pay a small fee that is negligible compared to the cost that you would incur if you were to invest in the same hardware and infrastructure for your own company.

A good example to illustrate this fact would be this: Consider your car, would it be cheaper to drill your own oil rig and set up your own refinery for the gas or just buy it by driving to the local gas station? I think the answer is loud and clear. What has been your experience with online backup solutions?

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Does anyone not have fun picking out new gadgets? It’s an exhilarating feeling. We get to shop among dozens of shiny new products, finally deciding on just one that meets our needs. In the U.S. smartphone users get this feeling every two years.

Since we sign two-year contracts in exchange for a discounted handset, we can choose a new one regularly. While that is exciting in many ways, it’s also a difficult decision in many others. There are just so many factors to consider when choosing a new smartphone.

For many people, both in the U.S. and worldwide, there is one factor above all that should frame our new smartphone choices. It’s not about processor, or display. Really, it’s not even about the smartphone itself.

No, the most important factor in choosing a new smartphone is the network it runs on.

Network Coverage

As so many commercials tell us, a smartphone is only as good as its network. To a large extent that’s true. You can have a state of the art phone, but if you don’t get full reception in your area, or the network is always bogged down with traffic, you’re not going to get the most out of it.

Not even close. What you’ll have is a glorified device, effective in theory but not in practice. That hardly seems useful.

The newest, shiniest smartphone might have just become available. You might be clamoring to get it. But if you check a cellular coverage map and see that the phone’s carrier doesn’t cover your area, it’s tough to justify.

After all, you’d get better performance out of a lesser phone on a stronger network. Really, it’s all about the network signal. It drives all we do. And it should absolutely be the first thing you consider when buying a smartphone.

Handset Selection

While it’s not true everywhere in the world, in the U.S. handsets are tied to a particular network. If you buy a smartphone on Verizon, it’s pretty much staying on the Verizon network. Each carrier offers a different selection of smartphones, so the carrier again plays a large role in handset selection.

While carriers do tend to carry similar handsets, and even the same handsets under a different name, there are differences that can greatly affect a smartphone-buying decision.

One of the biggest considerations is the presence of the iPhone, which continues to be the most popular smartphone in the U.S.

Thankfully for consumers, three of the four major carriers do carry the iPhone. Plenty of people prefer Android, though, and for them there are choices on any carrier.

A look through the T-Mobile smartphone inventory reveals plenty of excellent iPhone alternatives. But that’s a different Android selection than AT&T, so users will have to pick the carrier that offers the phone they want.

Monthly Fees

One thing that greatly separates carriers is the monthly rate selections they offer to customers. These rates can vary widely among carriers and can often play a definitive factor in a smartphone purchase decision.

After all it’s tough for some to justify spending $120 per month on smartphone service when they can get similar service for about half the price on another network.

With AT&T and Verizon, the U.S.’s two largest wireless carriers, consumers are in part paying for the big brand name. In many areas (but not most) their services pale in comparison to competitors Sprint and T-Mobile, but still cost considerably more.

Smartphone users also have the alternative of prepaid carriers, many of which now offer Android smartphones at a much cheaper monthly rate.

When we buy a TV, it’s all about the TV itself. When we buy an MP3 player, it’s about the quality of that particular MP3 player. But when we buy a new smartphone, there are factors that go beyond the phone itself.

The network on which the smartphone runs plays an even larger factor than the phone itself. Poor coverage, thin handset selection, and high monthly fees can greatly alter a smartphone-buying decision.

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All those who run businesses small and large need to make careful considerations before jumping onto the latest trends in technology. Holding onto your basic business traditions can make a lot of sense in this world where the latest fad has others diving in without taking the time needed to consider if such a venture will actually help their business in the long run.

However, one technological advance that you might want to consider is switching from your traditional phone system to an online internet phone system which has shown over the past decade to be reliable, more versatile and less expensive to operate than their traditional counterpart.

An online phone system or VoIP which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol can help advance your business on several fronts while providing top quality, reliable service that you expect.

VoIP Can Save You Time

Consider your fax system, which generally consists of a bulky unit that takes up valuable space and that many employees have to use. Traditionally, a person would have to print out their documents and wait in line at the fax machine to send them. During that time, any of your clients trying to fax you information gets a busy signal and they have to wait as well.

With an online fax system, you don’t have to print out any documents and your employees can send them from anywhere. This means you get more from your employees who are not wasting time waiting on the fax machine to be free and you keep your clients happier by not having the fax lines tied up.

VoIP Can Save You Effort

When you go VoIP, you literally unchain your employees from their desks where they can become more efficient and get more tasks done all while saving you money.

Now your employees’ mobile devices can tie directly into the phone system, meaning that when they go on a business trip or just around the corner to get office supplies you call them and get them new information without having to leave a voice mail and hope they get the message soon.

When your employees get more done, your business gets more done and becomes more efficient and focused on serving the needs of your customers.

VoIP Can Save You Money

This is probably the biggest attraction to switching your phone system over to VoIP. Traditional phone service generally offers rates that are far more expensive than using the internet based online system that offers packages for a fraction of the cost.

Plus, these packages are customized for your needs and can be adapted when your business changes, working with you to provide the best service along with the right rates that are appropriate for the amount of phone traffic your business generates. Not to mention the amount of paper you save when going to an online fax system.

In terms of time, effort and money, going to a VoIP or online business phone system makes good sense today and tomorrow.

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