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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" version="2.0"><channel><title>ixibo</title> <link>http://www.ixibo.com</link> <description>Technology, Gadgets, Softwares and Life....</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:34:08 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0</generator> <atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ixibo" /><feedburner:info xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" uri="ixibo" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item><title>Points To Remember When Designing A Site</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/points-to-remember-when-designing-a-site-2/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/points-to-remember-when-designing-a-site-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:52:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[business websites]]></category> <category><![CDATA[designing a site]]></category> <category><![CDATA[good website designing for business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[points to remember when designing a site]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6469</guid> <description><![CDATA[Businesses must develop good, user friendly sites, to cater to the needs of the common public who go online to search for any information required. If the business does not have a good running website, it will not be able to reach the customers as desired.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want your business to be successful, it is imperative that you have a well -  designed website. Even small, local businesses need a good website. Today’s consumers are used to being able to search online and find the information that they need right away. If your competitor has a website, they will probably choose to patronize that business instead of yours. You do not need to build a complicated website, but you do need a well-designed one. Here are tips to help you build a website that will enable you to reach more customers.</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;" title="Designing" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Designing1.jpg" border="0" alt="Designing" width="404" height="304" /></p><h4>Keep It Simple</h4><p>Many small businesses make the mistake of designing a very busy website with a great deal of content. The busier a website is, the more unprofessional it can seem.Do not overload your page with content. Keep pictures to a minimum. You should avoid placing unnecessary features on your page, like visitor counters or auto loading music. Keep your website simple so that visitors can quickly find what they need.</p><h4>Make Sure That It Is Informative</h4><p>Your website should have all the information that potential customers need in order to contact you.</p><p><span id="more-6469"></span></p><p>You should post your address, phone number and email address. If your contact information ever changes, remember to update your website so that all information is correct.</p><h4>Consider Coupons or Special Offers</h4><p>Give customers a reason to keep returning to your website by posting special offers. A printable coupon that changes each month can be a good way to reward customer loyalty.</p><h4>Make Sure It Works</h4><p>You should periodically check the links on your website to make sure they all work. There should be no dead or broken links. All pictures should load properly as well. A good website is one that is simple, informative and fully operational.</p><p>ABOUT THE AUTHOR: This post is written by JAMES MOWERY, a computer geek who writes about technology and related topics. To read blog posts by him go to</p><pre>&lt;a href="<a href="http://www.monitors.org/" target="_blank" rel='nofollow'>http://www.monitors.org</a>"&gt;monitors&lt;/a&gt;.</pre><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/free-applications-for-blackberry/" title="Free Applications For BlackBerry">Free Applications For BlackBerry</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/04/how-to-install-itunes-without-apple-quicktime/" title="How to Install iTunes without Apple Quicktime">How to Install iTunes without Apple Quicktime</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/samsung-seek-mobile-by-sprint/" title="Samsung Seek Mobile By Sprint">Samsung Seek Mobile By Sprint</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/01/top-10-windows-7-booster-apps/" title="Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps">Top 10 Windows 7 Booster Apps</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/09/how-search-engines-determine-results-clearpath-technology/" title="How Search Engines Determine Results : Clearpath Technology">How Search Engines Determine Results : Clearpath Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/04/protecting-assets-from-being-used-to-commit-crime/" title="Protecting Assets from Being Used To Commit Crime">Protecting Assets from Being Used To Commit Crime</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/09/easyspace-rewards-its-loyal-twitter-following-with-fantastic-offers/" title="Easyspace rewards its loyal Twitter following with fantastic offers">Easyspace rewards its loyal Twitter following with fantastic offers</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/is-your-pc-start-up-order-giving-you-problems/" title="Is Your PC Start Up Order Giving You Problems?">Is Your PC Start Up Order Giving You Problems?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/12/simple-tips-for-hiding-your-web-surfing-from-your-boss/" title="How To Quickly Hide Your Web Surfing From Your Boss?">How To Quickly Hide Your Web Surfing From Your Boss?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/06/image-storage-and-sharing-sites/" title="15 IMAGE STORAGE AND SHARING SITES">15 IMAGE STORAGE AND SHARING SITES</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/points-to-remember-when-designing-a-site-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>iPod or MP3 Player</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/ipod-or-mp3-player/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/ipod-or-mp3-player/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:26:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buy ipods]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buy MP3 player]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPod or MP3 player]]></category> <category><![CDATA[iPods]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ipods vs MP3 players]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MP3 players]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6460</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's often a confusing task to choose between an iPod and an MP3 player, and though both are somewhat the same, an iPod happens to be a branded MP3 player that has taken on the world with its posh and elegant style. But is it worth spending your money on??]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So! want to buy a new music device, but <strong>confused?</strong> iPod or MP3 player? Which seems to be the better option. To understand which one you want, you will have to understand the functionality of both and then decide whether it is worth your money or not. Let’s figure out some basic stuff about the two.</p><h2>iPOD</h2><p>iPod is actually a branded form or you can say an <strong>upgraded form of an MP3 player</strong> and it is released by none other than the<strong> APPLE Inc</strong>. Titan of the technology world. The iPod is a portable music player that has various designs and features. If you are someone who’s looking at a posh, elegant music player then you  may like the colors and the designs of the iPods. From being a<strong> basic Apple iPod in 2001,</strong> it has been revolutionized in many ways and have a variety of sorts to choose from, with obviously different price tags. There is the iPod classic, iPod Touch, iPod Shuffle, iPod Mini and the <strong>latest iPod Nano</strong>. With iPods you can download music only from Apple iTunes software and using this you can store a music library on the computer too. There are also some iPods that offer burning of music from CDs, transferring of photos, videos, games and other minor applications.</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;" title="ipod-nano" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ipodnano.jpg" border="0" alt="ipod-nano" width="404" height="304" /></p><h2>MP3 Players</h2><p>Now let’s take a look on what are MP3 players and their main functionality. This fella is a<strong> digital audio player and is small in size</strong>, weighing just around an ounce and uses the USB data storage facility to transfer files to and from the PC. MP3 players support all the common types of audio formats including <strong>WMA, WAV, MIDI and AAC</strong>.</p><p><span id="more-6460"></span></p><p>With an MP3 player you just get plain music with no hassles at all. Some of the latest MP3 players may include playlists, radio and even web streaming. What’s best is that you can put in music downloaded from anywhere and you do not have to be restricted in using any particular software like the iTunes.</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;" title="mp3" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mp3.jpg" border="0" alt="mp3" width="404" height="404" /></p><h3>Which One Should You Buy?</h3><p>Now that you know the difference between an MP3 player and an iPod, it’s time to decide which one should you buy. Let’s look at some decision making factors of the devices.</p><h3>Price</h3><p>Of course the price of the two devices varies a great deal. iPod being of the Apple production has a very high price tag of <strong>$100.00 and beyond, depending upon the GB rate</strong>. If you love Apple stuff and want to opt for a $100 music playing device, then you might go for this one. If not, <strong>an MP3 player</strong> that gives equal amount of facilities can be obtained at a very low price of only <strong>$25</strong>. This is a stark difference! Choose well!</p><h3>Features</h3><p>Well, the features of an iPod classic and that of an MP3 player<strong> is almost the same</strong> with not much of a difference. In fact operating an iPod could be a tad bit confusing, if you plan to give it as a gift to someone who is not much into technology and it’s inventions. On the other hand an MP3 player has <strong>simple buttons</strong> of play, stop, forward, rewind and that’s about it. The sound quality is excellent and the person can also listen to the radio too, without much of a hassle.</p><h4>Look/Design</h4><p>Well it’s obvious that Apple always comes <strong>with posh, elegant, shiny products</strong> especially in angelic white or sweet pink. If you are into colors and looks, then the Apple would suit you. If you just want a <strong>plain, compact, mini sized device</strong>, then take on the MP3 player. It’s easy to carry around and it does not even attract unwanted attention. You do not have to have a heart attack if your MP3 player happens to fall around or gets some mechanical errors. The best part is that latest MP3 players come in <strong>various shapes and sizes such as teddy bears, broken hearts, cars and many other fantastic designs!</strong> It is also an <strong>ideal gift</strong> that you can give to any young child or even to an adult.</p><h4>Servicing/Technical Issues</h4><p>As famous as Apple products are, they are also equally famous for their<strong> hidden flaws</strong> and servicing issues (recent iPad, iPhone issues). If you do not happen to have an <strong>Apple Service Center</strong> in your area or city, then you’re in for a bad time if the device happens to malfunction. The $100 you spent on this fragile device will hit you hard, if it happens to malfunction. The MP3 player seldom malfunctions and is one strong and hardy guy!</p><h4>Conclusion</h4><p>I, personally find the MP3 player to be a much more <strong>durable,</strong> strong, reliable, fun and <strong>compact device</strong> than the iPod. It’s affordable, provides me a chance to get as much music as I want, I <strong>do not have to be restricted to using only iTunes</strong> as in the case of iPod. However, if you think that an Apple device is a must have, then you need to see to your pocket, you need to see to the service and the safety issue of taking the device around.</p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/09/are-you-confused-about-selecting-the-best-web-hosting/" title="Are you confused about selecting the Best Web Hosting?">Are you confused about selecting the Best Web Hosting?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/how-to-save-your-wet-cell-phone/" title="How To Save Your Wet Cell Phone?">How To Save Your Wet Cell Phone?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/seven-reasons-why-the-iphone-is-better-than-windows-7-mobile/" title="Seven Reasons Why The iPhone Is Better Than Windows 7 Mobile">Seven Reasons Why The iPhone Is Better Than Windows 7 Mobile</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/watch-march-madness-games-live-with-your-iphone/" title="Watch March Madness Games Live With Your iPhone">Watch March Madness Games Live With Your iPhone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/motorola-cliq-xt-review/" title="Motorola CLIQ XT Review">Motorola CLIQ XT Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/11/nokia-5530-xpressmusic/" title="Nokia 5530 XpressMusic">Nokia 5530 XpressMusic</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/top-5-windows-antivirus/" title="Top 5 Windows Antivirus">Top 5 Windows Antivirus</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/buzzing-about-google-buzz/" title="Buzzing About Google Buzz">Buzzing About Google Buzz</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/11/sprint-to-launch-palm-pixi-on-november-15/" title="Sprint to Launch Palm Pixi on November 15">Sprint to Launch Palm Pixi on November 15</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/06/luxeed-dynamic-pixel-led-keyboard/" title="Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard">Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/ipod-or-mp3-player/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Top 5 Digital Cameras</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/top-5-digital-cameras/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/top-5-digital-cameras/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:18:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>dinelle</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Gadgets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[top 5 cameras]]></category> <category><![CDATA[which is the best digital camera]]></category> <category><![CDATA[world's best cameras]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6428</guid> <description><![CDATA[The world's top five cameras are meant to give you powerful photography skills with less effort and the best part is you don't need to have a professional to get great looking pictures.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With so many beautiful things surrounding us, it’s a wonder that the digital camera are selling like hot cakes. And the manufacturers are taking full advantage of this craze by introducing new digi-cams with a whole new wide range of specifications. Therefore boiling it down to the top best 5 digital cameras which arenot too pricey for one’s taste,wasn’t easy.</p><p><strong>1). SAMSUNG PRO815</strong></p><p><strong> </strong> First on the list is the Samsung Pro815. It has <strong>8 megapixel with an optical zoom of 15x with a focal length of 28-420mm</strong>. it has a 3.5inch LCD screen. Though the reason why it made our list is because it is supported by a 1900mAh, 7.4V lithium-ion battery, known to be the largest battery as compared to the rest. This is a must have for all photograph enthusiast.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6432" title="digital camera" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/samsung_pro_815_digital_camera_11-300x236.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="236" /></p><p><strong>2). SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC &#8211; W200</strong></p><p>Although released in 2007, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 is our number 2 on the list because of it ever growing popularity. This Sony Cyber-shot comes with a <strong>12 megapixel, Carl Zeiss lens with optical zoom</strong>, eye level view-finder and a 2.5 inch large LCD screen. Its other features include automatic face detection, in-camera red Eye Reduction and it has a ultra-high sensitivity(ISO 6400) mode. Its so sleek that you can rest assured it will never go out of style. It comes in silver and black.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6433" title="sony_cybershot_w55" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/000076_sony_cybershot_w55-300x204.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="204" /></p><p><strong> 3.CANON EOS-1D MARK III</strong></p><p>Next on our list is the Canon EOS-1D Mark III. Its features include 1<strong>0.1 megapixel digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR), </strong>28.1 × 18.7 mm CMOS sensor, Microphone for recording voice annotations and many more. This makes the Canon EOS-1D Mark III perfect for professionals.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6434" title="canon" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/0081_canon_eos1d_mark3-296x300.jpg" alt="" width="296" height="300" /></p><p><strong>4. LUMIX DMC FZ50</strong> Coming in fourth is the Lumix DMC FZ50 by Panasonic. <span id="more-6428"></span>It is a super zoom digital camera with 10.1-megapixel CCD, a Venus Engine III processor, 2.0-inch flip-out 207k high resolution LCD, TTL Flash hot-shoe, a 0.44&#8243; Electronic viewfinder and optical image stabilization. It works on a Lithium-Ion battery.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6436" title="Panasonic" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/panasonic_lumix_dmcfz50_zoom11-300x250.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="250" /></p><p><strong>5. NIKON D40X</strong> Last on our list is the Nikon D40X. It has a 10.20 megapixel lens with a 2.5 inch LCD screen with a ISO sensitivity range 100 &#8211; 1600 plus HI 1 plus a bigger viewfinder view (x0.8 magnification, 95% coverage), Red-eye reduction and a faster continuous s<strong>hooting (3 fps vs. 2.5 fps)</strong> with noise reduction.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6438" title="nikon" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/nikon1-300x252.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="252" /></p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/10/nokia-n900/" title="Nokia N900">Nokia N900</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/01/amazing-pictures-by-powershot-s2-is-digital-camera/" title="Amazing Pictures By PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera">Amazing Pictures By PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/top-5-digital-cameras/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Top 5 Laptops</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/top-5-laptops-2/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/top-5-laptops-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:18:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>dinelle</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & NoteBooks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Apple Mac]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Best laptops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gateway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sony viao]]></category> <category><![CDATA[top 5 laptops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toshiba]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6448</guid> <description><![CDATA[Laptops have become a need for most people and companies have struggled to bring across the best laptops, so we provide you a review with the top five laptops of the year.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a laptop? Too confused to decide? Well look no further. Following are the reviews of the top five laptops which might help you decide as to which one suites you best<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>1).Apple MacBook Pro      Spring 2010 </strong></p><p>Apple the king of laptops      introduces a new innovative yet stylish laptop; the M<strong>acBook Pro with its      15 inch screen</strong>, core i7.2 processor, <strong>4GB RAM</strong>. It is fast, efficient,      highly portable and makes it the most watched-out laptops ever. The      downpour is that even though it’s rather expensive there is still no      Blu-ray option and it comes only in black.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6449" title="mac" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mac-300x193.jpg" alt="" width="388" height="249" /></p><p><strong>2).Gateway NV7915u </strong></p><p>The Gateway NV 7915 makes our list thanks to the <strong>17.3 inches screen</strong>, its Intel core i3 33OM<a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/gateway-nv7915u/4505-3121_7-33970181.html" rel='nofollow'> <strong> </strong></a><strong> </strong>processor, Windos7, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB storage capacity. What makes it worth the amount spend is the dual-layer DVD player. Even though the keys are a bit flat, it makes up for it in smoothness which is perfect for typists. Although its battery life is 3 hours, with the 6 cell battery it could go longer</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6450" title="Gateway-nv7915u" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Gateway-nv7915u-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="415" height="276" /></p><p><strong>3).Sony Vaio Z series VPC-Z116GX/S</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The cool and sleek design of Sony Vaio puts this laptop on our list of top five. With its built in Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna, Fingerprint reader, Intel Core i5 I5-520M processor, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 4GB RAM, 13 inch LED screen , camera with Face-tracking technology , Lithium ion battery which runs up to 7 hours,<strong> Microsoft Windows 7 Professiona</strong>l, Microsoft Office 2007 and many more other features. Although this is quite expensive, it doesn’t have a<strong> </strong><strong>2nd optical storage.</strong></p><p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6451" title="viao" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/viao-300x243.jpg" alt="" width="391" height="316" /><br /> </strong></p><p><strong>4).Asus Eee PC 1005PR </strong></p><p>Next on our list is the Asus Eee PC 1005PR. It has built in Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna , Broadcom HD Advanced Media Processor BCM70015 , Intel Atom N450 processor,<strong> 250 GB hard drive</strong>, 10.1 inch screen, High Definition Audio , Multi-touch technology, 6-cell Lithium ion battery, Microsoft Windows 7, ASUS Eee Docking , ASUS Express Gate and ASUS Super Hybrid Engine software. The downside: 1GB RAM and no Optical Storage</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6452" title="asus-eee-pc-1005pr-2" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-2-300x238.jpg" alt="" width="387" height="307" /></p><p><strong>5).Toshiba      Satellite E205-S1904 bundle </strong></p><p>Last but not the least, is the<strong> </strong>Toshiba Satellite E205-S1904 bundle. Even though it has built in Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna, Intel Core i5 I5-430M processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, DVD±RW, Label flash Technology, 14 inch screen, Security lock slot, 6-cell Lithium ion battery, Microsoft Windows 7, Google Toolbar , <strong>Toshiba Reel Time , Roxio Creator 2010 , Toshiba ConfigFree </strong>, Toshiba DVD Player , Microsoft Works 9.0 , Adobe Acrobat Reader , Toshiba Disc Creator , Toshiba HDD recovery , Microsoft Silverlight , Toshiba Bulletin Board , Toshiba Bluetooth Stack , Toshiba Media Controller , Face Recognition software , Toshiba PC Health Monitor , Toshiba Fingerprint Utility , Microsoft Windows Media Player , Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment , Toshiba Recovery Media Creator , Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 , Toshiba Power-Saving Eco Utility, Microsoft Windows Live Essentials , Norton Internet Security 2010 and Microsoft Office 2007, its quite a lot more than other laptops, it its features makes it worth your while.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6453" title="new-review-toshiba-satellite" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/new-review-toshiba-satellite-e205-s1904_large-300x241.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="241" /></p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/laptops-you-can-get-for-below-999/" title="Laptops You Can Get For Below $999">Laptops You Can Get For Below $999</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/11/acer-releases-android-based-cell-phones/" title="Acer Releases Android Based Cell Phones">Acer Releases Android Based Cell Phones</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/11/top-5-laptops/" title="Top 5 Laptops">Top 5 Laptops</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/11/google-chrome-os-available-for-download-shortly/" title="Google Chrome OS available for download Shortly">Google Chrome OS available for download Shortly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/07/top-5-laptops-you-can-buy-in-less-than-500-usd/" title="Top 5 Laptops You Can Buy in Less Than $500 USD">Top 5 Laptops You Can Buy in Less Than $500 USD</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/04/editor%e2%80%99s-pick-top-5-gaming-laptops/" title="Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Gaming Laptops">Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Gaming Laptops</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/10/sony-will-arrange-replacement-batteries-for-100000-notebooks/" title="Sony Will Arrange Replacement Batteries for 100,000 Notebooks">Sony Will Arrange Replacement Batteries for 100,000 Notebooks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/10/our-editors-pick-gadgets-of-the-month-october-2008/" title="Our Editors Pick Gadgets Of the Month: October 2008">Our Editors Pick Gadgets Of the Month: October 2008</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/07/75000-drivers-for-windows-xp-vista/" title="75,000 drivers for Windows 2000, XP and Vista">75,000 drivers for Windows 2000, XP and Vista</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/top-5-laptops-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>GOOGLE World!</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/google-world/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/google-world/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:21:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[all about Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Office]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google services]]></category> <category><![CDATA[meaning of Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is Google]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6407</guid> <description><![CDATA[Google is an online empire. Looking at Google's workplace and services, this is just the only vocabulary that seems to match this mega giant. A true empire in all it's sense.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Google. The now <strong>approved alternate vocabulary for, &#8220;search&#8221;</strong>. Millions and millions of people log online each day to search on this great site for all information that they need, but have you ever actually<strong> googled on Google about Google</strong>??? Well! I did and here&#8217;s what I found that made me completely fall in love with this search engine giant!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Founders Of Google</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The founders of  Google are not some old cranky businessmen, but rather two young, smart, enthusiastic and geeky individuals, <strong>Sergey M.Brin and Lawrence E. Page</strong>, and they founded this company way back in <strong>1998.</strong> Since then there has been no more looking back!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6408" title="google_founders" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/google_founders-201x300.jpg" alt="" width="339" height="440" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What&#8217;s the meaning of GOOGLE?</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever wondered what is meant by Google? Here&#8217;s some info behind the meaning of this name. The original word is actually, <strong>&#8220;Googol</strong>&#8221; a mathematical term brought out by <strong>Milton Sirotta</strong>, but used in a book called, &#8220;<strong>Mathematics and It&#8217;s Imagination&#8221; written by Kasner and James Newman</strong>. <span id="more-6407"></span>The mathematical meaning of the word is<strong> 1 followed by 100 zeros</strong>, and the founders of Google took on this name so that they could represent the strength of information the site would be able to handle. However an accidental mistake of the original spelling of the word turned into, &#8220;GOOGLE&#8221; and this was what attracted the founders more. So since then we have GOOGLE, the search site that is meant to handle the highest level of database.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6409" title="google_classic" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/google_classic-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="352" height="290" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Google Online Empire</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Initially starting off just as a plain search engine, Google has gradually grown into a full fledged<strong> online empire</strong>, with services that looks up to every need of the user. From chatting on<strong> Gtalk </strong>(Google&#8217;s own messenger), to have <strong>Goolge Translate</strong>, translating your stuff and then from getting latest book previews, scholar journals, news, weather almost every single thing done online has a part of Google in it. It&#8217;s like as if Google owns the entire online world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are<strong> Google maps, Google videos, Google images, Google Blogs, Google Adsense for business promotion</strong>. There is also a full fledged <strong>Google Office</strong> that can be downloaded and used for free, which seems to be compatible with every format. Browsing on the Google site is itself an experience that doesn&#8217;t leave a person bored. Elaborating each of these services would surely take up days. No other company, not even Yahoo and MSN can match up with this giant. The fun part is that, all these services are light, has no complex images, no complex signups, nothing. You can just log in and enjoy. In case you want to contribute to any piece of knowledge or want to search on it, then you can always log on to<strong> Google Knowledge</strong> a portal of thousands and thousands of articles for you to enjoy from.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6412" title="kpmrs-blog-google-products" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/kpmrs-blog-google-products-300x295.jpg" alt="" width="405" height="364" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Google&#8217;s Office</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">OK! This is what I love about Google. It&#8217;s fantastic, top rated, most desirable work place. Listed in the world as the number one, top best work place. Google <strong>doesn&#8217;t believe in serious</strong>, suite attired, corporate desks culture. It believes in innovation, creativity and enjoying the work that you do. Therefore the founders created this main complex in <strong>Mountain View, California</strong> that is majestic and yet filled with fun! Google employees don&#8217;t feel like they are actually working for one of the greatest companies on Earth, as they are given unimaginable benefits and opportunities. Google founders give employees <strong>20% of work time in doing any of their favorite projects</strong>, rather than doing anything imposed by the company. The results of this innovative, creative time can be seen in Gtalk, Orkut, Gmail, and many of the other services. The founders didn&#8217;t plan for all this, but because they gave the needed creative time to workers, they were able to launch all kinds of services. Besides that the GOOGLE office has a<strong> large gym,</strong> sixteen different kinds of cafeteria, laundry services, sleeping boxes, special outing cars for employees, drinks area, snacks area,<strong> private cabins, tools, gears, gadgets, play area</strong>, health instructors and virtually any kind of service that can be imagined. Working with Google, leaves one feeling like staying home, which is one of the reason why Google employees simply never leave!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>MEETING ROOM!! sooooo relaxing</strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-6413 aligncenter" title="Google Office Zurich (CH)" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Google_Office_Zurich-3-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="394" height="315" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>You don&#8217;t need stairs, just zzzzhoooppp down!!! This is call, FUN!!</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6414 aligncenter" title="google2" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/google2-300x220.jpg" alt="" width="386" height="318" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>No more back aching, stuffy, chairs!! Enjoy nature or work!</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6416 aligncenter" title="googleoffice" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/googleoffice1-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="393" height="325" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>snnnnooorrrreee&#8230;&#8230; (this is how you get great ideas!)</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6417 aligncenter" title="google_office_in_zurich_18" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/google_office_in_zurich_18-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="406" height="303" /></p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/08/important-guidelines-for-google-docs/" title="15 Cool Tips for Google Doc Power Users">15 Cool Tips for Google Doc Power Users</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/06/googles-new-colorful-feature/" title="Google&#8217;s New Colorful Feature">Google&#8217;s New Colorful Feature</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/06/google-plans-to-release-chrome-os-late-this-year/" title="Google Plans To Release Chrome OS Late This Year">Google Plans To Release Chrome OS Late This Year</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/the-new-white-apple-iphone-4g/" title="The New White Apple iphone 4G">The New White Apple iphone 4G</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/the-five-highest-selling-phones-of-2010/" title="The Five Highest Selling Phones of 2010">The Five Highest Selling Phones of 2010</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/free-turn-by-turn-navigation-for-windows-mobile-phones/" title="Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation For Windows Mobile Phones">Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation For Windows Mobile Phones</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/top-10-iphone-and-ipod-touch-applications/" title="Top 10 iPhone and iPod Touch Applications">Top 10 iPhone and iPod Touch Applications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/google-android-sales-step-ahead-of-iphone/" title="Google Android Sales Step Ahead of iPhone">Google Android Sales Step Ahead of iPhone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/04/dell-to-launch-two-new-mobile-phones/" title="Dell To Launch Two New Mobile Phones">Dell To Launch Two New Mobile Phones</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/04/microsoft-to-launch-two-new-pink-phones/" title="Microsoft To Launch Two New &lsquo;Pink&rsquo; Phones">Microsoft To Launch Two New &lsquo;Pink&rsquo; Phones</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/google-world/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>All About Passwords</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/all-about-passwords/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/all-about-passwords/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:20:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Tips & Tricks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to make a strong password]]></category> <category><![CDATA[password security]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Passwords]]></category> <category><![CDATA[protect your password]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is a strong password]]></category> <category><![CDATA[why do we need a strong password]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6398</guid> <description><![CDATA[Passwords are the keys to your online accounts and it is imperative that you create strong passwords to protect your data from being stolen and misused. Carelessness in a password could create unwanted problems for you.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">It is an obvious fact that you tend to protect your home and property from any uninvited intrusion by installing strong locks and security systems. You also be very <strong>careful of your keys</strong>, as they give access to your property. Unfortunately we all implement this extra care and precaution only for real time objects, but what about your <strong>online security and safety</strong>? Why do most of us tend to be <strong>careless and tactless in our online passwords </strong>and security issues, which could give someone the lead to do wrong things with your ID and your online accounts. It is very necessary to understand the importance of a strong password and how you could avoid security breaches and hacks through a sensible use of the password.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6401" title="password security" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/pdf_password_security___privacy_other-14028-300x268.jpg" alt="" width="414" height="369" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Why Do Services Insist on A Strong Password?</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You must remember that in this era a password is not just a mere lucky guess by a human, it is actually cracked through password cracker tool and software. To make it difficult for the software to crack the code you need to make it lengthy, complex and random. A perfect combination of all three is the secret to a strong, successful password.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The length of a password should be <strong>atleast 7 characters long and at most of 14 characters</strong>. But remember it is not only the length that counts, it is also the complexity that matters. For example if you write, &#8220;ixibodotcom&#8221; and think this is enough, then your wrong. <span id="more-6398"></span>You need to add some kind of numeric values and it should be intricate enough (as long as you remember it). Add in either <strong>a digit, an alpha numeric character or simple lowercase alphabets</strong> that will be enhancing the strength of your password more. And the last and most important thing to remember, never create a password that has any link to your life and neither should it have a particular pattern, be as random as possible.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What Happens When You Are Not Careful</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you don&#8217;t take your password issues seriously, there can be many situations where you could pay the price for another person&#8217;s activities. There are many people out there who, for the <strong>sake of fun or even for malicious intents</strong> could use your ID to send viruses, emails, spam and other stuff. By the time you are aware of it, things are quite out of hand. Secondly if you have any <strong>credit dealing online</strong> or any sensitive data about your home location, personal data etc, you need to be extra careful with the password issue. One slight mistake and you could have your credit account wiped out or<strong> people stalking you. </strong>Though all this may seem<strong> quite paranoid</strong> and for some people totally impractical, you must remember that these <strong>issues have occurred widely</strong> and it doesn&#8217;t harm to be a little<strong> cautious. </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What Are Weak Passwords?</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Passwords that are <strong>derivative of the user&#8217;s family name</strong>, children name, personal information are a big NO and should not at all be implemented ever. It is a fairly common practice to use the first or the ending name with numeric as the passwords and this depicts a very common pattern. Even words from the <strong>dictionary is a bad idea</strong> because password tools literally throw in every word in the dictionary for a match.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Password Safety Tips</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do not write your password down on a <strong>piece of paper</strong> or anywhere else. Memorize it as hard as you can.Obviously, you would avoid the disclosing of a password to someone.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Laziness</strong> in creating a strong password could later cause problems for u. So work hard for the moment and create strong passwords for later benefit.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And <strong>avoid going to public computers </strong>to access any sensitive account. If you do, then be sure all of it is securely deleted and there is no trace for anyone to view your activities.</p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/race-around-your-streets-on-ovi-maps-racing/" title="Race Around Your Streets On Ovi Maps Racing">Race Around Your Streets On Ovi Maps Racing</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/09/fullcontrol-network-offers-smartertools-bundle/" title="FullControl Network Offers SmarterTools Bundle">FullControl Network Offers SmarterTools Bundle</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/06/transparent-gadgets-and-creative-designs/" title="Transparent Gadgets and Creative Designs">Transparent Gadgets and Creative Designs</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/05/russian-nuclear-power-plant-control-room/" title="Russian Nuclear Power Plant Control Room">Russian Nuclear Power Plant Control Room</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/top-10-iphone-and-ipod-touch-applications/" title="Top 10 iPhone and iPod Touch Applications">Top 10 iPhone and iPod Touch Applications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/07/bing-out-of-beta-in-australia-canada-china-japan-and-uk/" title="Bing finally out of BETA in Australia, Canada, China, Japan and UK">Bing finally out of BETA in Australia, Canada, China, Japan and UK</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/07/beginners-guide-to-warez-and-p2p-files/" title="Beginner&#8217;s Guide to internet file types">Beginner&#8217;s Guide to internet file types</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/10/windows-xp-secrets-discover-3-hidden-desktops/" title="Windows XP Secrets: Discover 3 Hidden Desktops">Windows XP Secrets: Discover 3 Hidden Desktops</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/09/lg-dp889-digital-picture-frame-portable-dvd-player/" title="LG DP889 Digital Picture Frame / Portable DVD Player">LG DP889 Digital Picture Frame / Portable DVD Player</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/04/how-to-use-bittorrent-like-a-pro/" title="How To Use BitTorrent Like a Pro!">How To Use BitTorrent Like a Pro!</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/all-about-passwords/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Choosing Between Netbook or Laptop</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/choosing-between-netbook-or-laptop/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/choosing-between-netbook-or-laptop/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:35:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & NoteBooks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to choose between laptop and netbook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop or netbook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[purchase laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[purchase laptop or netbook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[purchase netbook]]></category> <category><![CDATA[which is the best laptop or netbook]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6392</guid> <description><![CDATA[Netbooks and laptops are often very confusing to choose from and to get the best choice, you must decide what are your computing needs as well as your budget available.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">The netbook and the laptop though are of the same kind, have distinct features and functionality. They have a variety of difference in price, computing needs and work processes. When aiming to buy a mini PC many people are left confused between choosing a laptop or a netbook and often fail to purchase one that could really suit their needs. Before deciding on what to purchase, here are few points that you should consider, which would help you in  choosing the right gadget.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.wired.com/images/article/magazine/1703/mf_netbooks2_f.jpg" alt="" width="461" height="268" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Difference Between Laptop and </strong><strong>Notebook</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is imperative to know the difference between a laptop and a netbook, before any purchasing decision can be made. Netbooks were introduced since the year 2007, as to be a gadget that is light, compact and is meant for casual use. On the other hand the laptop has been around for a long time and has evolved from a flimsy device to one that now eliminates the use of a traditional PC. As it is they are much more heavier and costlier than the netbooks, also they have more functionality and are not as limited as the netbook, which is the mini version of a laptop.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What Are Your Computing Needs</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">First of all you have to determine your computing needs, that is how would you use the specific device and for what purpose. If you only plan to browse the net, chat or do light hearted work such as Word processing or other such stuff, then you should opt for the netbook.<span id="more-6392"></span> However if you have heavy usage such as graphic designing, video editing, and other computationally intensive tasks, then the laptop is obviously the optimal choice.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Specifications</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Remember that the netbooks do not have that much of hard disk space and neither do they have a high end, accelerated RAM to support heavy functionality. Besides that they do not have many USB ports, connection ports, built in webcam or other advancement as that in the laptop and for gamers, netbooks should definitely be a huge NO. The only advantage a notebook has towards the laptop is its light weight and compact design.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Cost</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A netbook can cost only around $ 300 to $400, whereas a laptop could be double that amount. However, a laptop could be a worthy investment, but if you have a limited budget and still want something mini, then opt for the netbook. But keep in mind that less costly means lack of optical disc drivers, and other functionality.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Verdict</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Laptops are replacement of the traditional strong and stable PC and are manufactured to meet the same level of operational strength as that of the PC, so anyone who is a professional and who requires heavy work, should use a laptop. For students and light starters, who don&#8217;t have anything much to do with a high end, professional laptop, can always opt for the netbook which seems to be perfect for starters.</p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/01/how-to-hunt-for-free-wi-fi/" title="How to Hunt for Free Wi-Fi">How to Hunt for Free Wi-Fi</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/how-to-blue-jack/" title="How To Blue jack?">How To Blue jack?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2008/10/service-pack-2-for-windows-vista-and-office-2007-might-get-delayed/" title="Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Office 2007 Might Get Delayed">Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Office 2007 Might Get Delayed</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/01/list-of-free-operating-systems-download-now/" title="List of Free Operating Systems: Download Now!">List of Free Operating Systems: Download Now!</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/06/maximum-pc-presented-surface-like-multi-touch-pc/" title="Maximum PC Presented Surface-like Multi touch PC">Maximum PC Presented Surface-like Multi touch PC</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2009/07/how-to-repair-blue-screen-of-death-part-2/" title="How To Repair Blue Screen of Death?  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That how can we can know about our lost or stolen vehicle and how this system works.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify"><strong>Vehicle Locator</strong> is a means for automatically determining the geographic location of a vehicle and transmitting the information to a requester. The most common to determine the location of the vehicle is through <strong>GPS</strong> (Global Positioning System), and the transmission mechanism is <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Message Service), <strong>GPRS</strong> (General Packet Radio Service) a terrestrial radio or a satellite from the vehicle to a radio receiver. The most common services used for this purpose are <strong>GSM</strong> (Global System for Mobile Communication) and <strong>EVDO </strong>(Evolution-Data Optimized or Evolution-Data only), due to the low data rate needed for automatic vehicle locator (AVL) and the low cost and near-ubiquitous nature of these public networks.<span id="more-6373"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify">Vehicle locator units are employed in many industries to track and manage vehicles and vessels. It is used to track and identify vehicles for example; airports find the auto locator units very useful as Vehicle Locators, since it is very difficult to keep track of all airport surface activity. Through the use of this technology we can know about the current location information for all kinds of vehicles.</p><p style="text-align: justify"><a rel="attachment wp-att-6374" href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/vehicle-recovery-through-vehicle-locator/tracker/" rel='nofollow'><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6374" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/tracker.jpg" alt="" width="459" height="309" /></a>It is required for maintenance trucks, snow plows, and emergency response vehicles etc, as vehicles need to monitored and peak traffic periods and inclement weather conditions make it more difficult. Some vehicle location units use UHF radio frequencies instead of GPS and cellular phone technology. </p><h3 style="text-align: justify"><strong>Vehicle Recovery System</strong></h3><p style="text-align: justify">This system is used to tack and recover stolen or lost vehicles. While there is a little variation of technology used by automatic vehicle recovery systems, some use GPS, cellular phone or paging technology and some use UHF radio frequencies. There are some limitations of GPS system i-e it may not work well in underground or indoor hiding places. Though some recovery systems are stand-alone and they don’t require an interface with any other system or infrastructure. These systems start working and monitor the coverage area and begin tracking a stolen vehicle before the owner even notices that the vehicle is missing.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify"><strong>Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)</strong></h3><p style="text-align: justify">It is a navigation system such as GPS used to determine vehicle position. It is an automatically tracking technology, auto location and tracking and locating mobile assets such as trailers, containers, and other equipment. Every mobile automatic vehicle location unit has a GPS receiver that reports its position to the base station over a communications network. This GPS receiver allows the base station to monitor the entire fleet and manage the mobile assets.</p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/blackberry-bold-9700-the-stylish-business-phone/" title="Blackberry Bold 9700, The Stylish Business Phone">Blackberry Bold 9700, The Stylish Business Phone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/04/htc-evo-4g-review/" title="HTC EVO 4G Review">HTC EVO 4G Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-review/" title="Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Review">Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/nokia-n6303/" title="Nokia N6303">Nokia N6303</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/samsung-i5700-galaxy-vs-google-nexus-one/" title="Samsung i5700 Galaxy Vs Google Nexus One">Samsung i5700 Galaxy Vs Google Nexus One</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/malicious-software-can-turn-your-phone-against-you/" title="Malicious Software Can Turn Your Phone Against You">Malicious Software Can Turn Your Phone Against You</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/lg-mini-the-slimmest-3-2-inch-touch-phone/" title="LG Mini, The Slimmest 3.2-Inch Touch Phone">LG Mini, The Slimmest 3.2-Inch Touch Phone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/puma-and-sagems-puma-phone/" title="Puma and Sagem&rsquo;s Puma Phone">Puma and Sagem&rsquo;s Puma Phone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/iphone-competitor-introduced-by-samsung/" title="iPhone Competitor Introduced By Samsung">iPhone Competitor Introduced By Samsung</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/02/htc-hd2-vs-the-iphone/" title="HTC HD2 Vs The iPhone">HTC HD2 Vs The iPhone</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/vehicle-recovery-through-vehicle-locator/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Nokia Booklet 3G</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/nokia-booklet-3g-2/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/nokia-booklet-3g-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:09:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Laptop & NoteBooks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Netbooks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new Nokia netbook 3G]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nokia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nokia Netbook 3G]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6388</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Nokia 3G Netbook is the first computing device released by the cellular giant Nokia. Aiming to make a stepping stone in the world of computing, the Nokia Netbook 3G did make a mark in the netbook market, but it seems that this 650 pound netbook is merely for casual use, rather than for professional use.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Announced in February 2009, the Nokia 3G netbook is the first stepping stone of Nokia into the word of computing and finally the details of the netbook was launched in September 2009 and was later shipped out.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Nokia Booklet 3G is an exceptional netbook with a sleek aluminum body and a glossy black finish, which makes the netbook a combination of beauty and stability, something which very few netbooks are actually capable of. The netbook weights just 1.25 kilograms and yet it is something that is very durable and reliable. It has a remarkable 10.1 inch screen, with a display of 1280 x 720 pixels display and provides users with an enriching visibility. The keyboard is also something that is smooth, easy to use and flexible.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.devicemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nokia-3g-booklet-netbook.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="322" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Netbook 3g has a 1.6 gigahertz Intel Atom Z530 processor and a GPS, with  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the old beloved modem, which makes this device&#8217;s connectivity an all rounder. Not only this, but the netbook has SIM card support, HDMI 1. out for HD video and 3 USB 2.0 ports. The only setback to this beauty is it&#8217;s limited hard disk which apparently comes in just 120 GB and a mere 1GB RAM, thus making the netbook not very effective for any other work besides the regular spreadsheet, word files. <span id="more-6388"></span>Adding insult to the injury is the use of Windows 7 Starter Edition on this 1GB RAM, which makes it seem sluggish.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Coming to the connectivity option of the Netbook then it seems like the GPS is a major disappointment but besides that the other services works quite well. The battery life is an amazing 12-hour time period,powered by a 16 cell 3840 mAh, 56.8WH battery. Keeping this battery life in mind, the Nokia Booklet 3G is a good choice for people who are on the move constantly and need to stay connected.  Nokia also provides a powerful adaptor, and a microfiber cleaning cloth, as the glossy finish is prone to finger prints.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Nokia 3G is the best choice for casual, light uses, but for professionals and hard core users, the machine does not prove to be very effective, and considering the common public, everyone wants a strong notebook, not a 650pound netbook that just looks beautiful, but with limited features and functionality.</p><h2  class="related_post_title">People Who Liked This Article Also Read:</h2><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/samsung-wave-now-offered-by-t-mobile-orange-and-vodafone/" title="Samsung Wave Now Offered By T-Mobile, Orange and Vodafone">Samsung Wave Now Offered By T-Mobile, Orange and Vodafone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/the-five-highest-selling-phones-of-2010/" title="The Five Highest Selling Phones of 2010">The Five Highest Selling Phones of 2010</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/free-turn-by-turn-navigation-for-windows-mobile-phones/" title="Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation For Windows Mobile Phones">Free Turn-by-Turn Navigation For Windows Mobile Phones</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/nokia-6700-slider-phone-a-smartphone-without-a-touchscreen/" title="Nokia 6700 Slider Phone, A Smartphone Without A Touchscreen">Nokia 6700 Slider Phone, A Smartphone Without A Touchscreen</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/nokia-may-launch-a-windows-mobile/" title="Nokia May Launch a Windows Mobile">Nokia May Launch a Windows Mobile</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/05/using-nokia-mobile-phone-as-3g-modem/" title="Using Nokia Mobile Phone As 3G Modem">Using Nokia Mobile Phone As 3G Modem</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/04/nokia-n8-the-new-symbian-12mp-camera-phone/" title="Nokia N8, The New Symbian 12MP Camera Phone">Nokia N8, The New Symbian 12MP Camera Phone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/04/three-new-mobile-phones-by-nokia/" title="Three New Mobile Phones By Nokia">Three New Mobile Phones By Nokia</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-mini-review/" title="Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Review">Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Review</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ixibo.com/2010/03/nokia-n97-vs-apples-iphone-which-is-better/" title="Nokia N97 Vs Apple&rsquo;s iPhone, Which is Better?">Nokia N97 Vs Apple&rsquo;s iPhone, Which is Better?</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/nokia-booklet-3g-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How To Make Your Blog Successful</title><link>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/how-to-make-your-blog-successful/</link> <comments>http://www.ixibo.com/2010/07/how-to-make-your-blog-successful/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Farah</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blogger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bloggin success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[earn money blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[successful blog]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ixibo.com/?p=6366</guid> <description><![CDATA[Blogging is a phenomenon that has not just taken on the role of a citizen's journalism, but also has become a source of earning money. Your words can have the power to bring you money right at home! Surely a revolution.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blogging is now an integral mode of communication in the online world. People not only interact with each other, but also share views, experiences, news, stories and many other such things. Now, not only is blogging a mode of communication, it can also be used as a source to earn money albeit the hard way. In this digital age, with the internet being a giant world, getting your blog to be on the top searches as well as getting it to earn money is not such an  easy job.</p><p>Just like every real life business, there has to be lots of hard work, patience, time and resource investment, networks to be created, dedication and determination required. When you have all these with the right stroke of luck, you may get to be earning quite an amount. However, it must not be taken as a light job, because it’s very hard to build viewership and it’s equally hard to maintain those readers. To get you started, here are a few points that you could take into consideration for a successful, money earning blog.</p><p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: 0px;" src="http://www.ixibo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/image24.png" border="0" alt="" width="304" height="369" /></p><h2>1). A Good Plan</h2><p>A blog, like a business strategy needs a good plan. You need to figure out, draw out what you would want to share or want people to read about. Look up online market trends and catch that topic that is needed. There are thousands of blogs out there, but what is that one factor that could make your blog stand out? After the initial thought, you need to know the processes of blogging, for example, the domain required, the SEO words required, the keywords, internal how to of a blog and many other such aspects.</p><h2>2). Get A Good Domain Name</h2><p>Companies have unique names that can give them the right identification needed. Same is with a blog.</p><p><span id="more-6366"></span>If you have your own domain name for example, <a href="http://www.ixibo.com" rel='nofollow'>www.ixibo.com</a> then you’re surely on the right track, but setting up a blog using other domains such as blogpost.com or such doesn’t really set you on track. It takes a lot of hardwork to get these blogs up on Google searches.</p><h2>3). SEO Knowledge</h2><p>Search Engine Optimization is the process of obtaining keywords that if used will bring the particular article on to top Google searches. It’s very critical that a blogger know what the keywords are and bring it to the best use. You can have an online keyword academy that would require a monthly membership fee and would help you with the needed keywords.</p><h2>4). Hard Work</h2><p>When a blog is set up, you need to constantly update and maintain it. A successful blogger is one who posts articles on a daily basis without missing a day. Some people even work to the limit of putting up 20, 30 posts a day. It’s all the hard work that actually counts and it takes years of experience to one day generate money from your blog.</p><h2>5). Advertisement and Promotion</h2><p>Whatever you write, it has to be published and promoted. Without the promotion, you will never be able to generate traffic. With a blog setting up a Google Adsense account is also a very important way to earn money.</p><p>These steps are just the very basic ways of being able to generate any amount of income from the blog. 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