By Kelly Hill
Story posted: February 27, 2007 - 12:22 pm EDT
Verizon Wireless will begin offering mobile television on March 1, according to coverage maps on the carrier’s Web site. No further details were offered, and the maps offered the caveat that mobile TV would be available only in “select markets” on March 1. The maps do not currently show coverage in major markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego or Las Vegas.Verizon Wireless has branded the service as “Vcast Mobile TV,” and references to the service are available in several locations on the carrier’s Web site.Verizon Wireless has previously said that its Vcast Mobile TV service will have “an initial launch in many major U.S. markets” by the end of the first quarter, which ends March 31. The carrier is using Qualcomm Inc.’s MediaFLO mobile TV network for the service; AT&T Inc.’s Cingular Wireless L.L.C. also has announced that it will use MediaFLO for mobile TV, and will launch commercial services late this year.Last month Verizon Wireless announced it will offer two mobile television-capable handsets, the SCH-u620 from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and the VX9400 from LG Electronics Co. Ltd. Those handsets have not yet made an appearance on the carrier’s Web site.The carrier also announced last month that it would offer shows from CBS, Comedy Central, Fox, MTV, NBC News, NBC Entertainment and Nickelodeon. Other than the launch date of March 1, Verizon Wireless’ Web site does not include did not include any additional information on programming or pricing for the service.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Gadgets to know
MS CORDLESS PHONE
The Microsoft Cordless Phone System is much more than an ordinary phone or answering machine. It is the first 900MHz cordless phone that links to your PC to help you manage your calls and messages with greater control and flexibility.
By combining the power of the PC and the intuitive Microsoft Call Manager software, the Microsoft Cordless Phone System helps you manage your busy life.
The Microsoft Phone System is easy to use. Once the software is installed and you've entered some names in the address book, you can start using the phone system like any other phone, in any room in your house.
Features and Benefits The Microsoft Call Manager software running on your PC gives you more convenience and flexibility than other phones because it includes Voice Command dialing, enhanced Caller ID features, and a sophisticated voice mail system.
Use Voice Command for fast and easy dialing:
Place calls by speaking into your phone and saying a simple phrase like "Call Mom" or "Call the Office."
Recognizes up to 40 different names and numbers.
Navigate through your messages using voice commands.
New ways to handle calls using Caller ID:
Caller ID announce: Let your phone or PC announce caller's name before you pick up the phone. You can answer, or let the call go to voice mail.
Private Greetings: Create private greetings for different callers, like "Hi Tom, we're not home right now. Please leave a message."
Caller Priorities: Assign priorities to incoming calls: Let high priority callers ring through while Do Not Disturb is on. Send other calls right to voicemail.
Block unwanted calls.
Includes a sophisticated home voice mail system:
Create multiple mailboxes for personal or business calls.
Track Calls Automatically - with Caller ID, Call Manager records name, phone number, date, time and duration of last 1,000 calls.
Retrieve messages stored on your PC from anywhere - your cordless handset, the PC, or from a remote phone. The 40 channel, 900MHz cordless phone gives you greater range and clarity than a standard cordless phone.
The Microsoft Cordless Phone Hardware consists of three components: The Cordless 900MHz Handset, where you can screen calls, check messages, and issue Voice Commands. The Base Station, which connects to the computer via a serial port and communicates with the handset using radio waves. The Charging Cradle, which recharges the phone battery and can be placed anywhere in the home.
Nokia 9000
Features and Applications
Complete PDAScheduling, Address Book, Contacts Manager, To-Do List, Notes, & Calender in the palm of your hand!
Internet Access Check out your favorite websites from anywhere!
Fax (Send & Receive) Even make changes and reply!
Email (Compose & Review) Read & write email from anywhere, even on an airplane!
Downloadable Custom Applications Tailor your Communicator to specific needs!
Text & Numeric Messaging No need for that beeper ever again!
Telnet Connect to servers & mainframes anytime!
Digital Phone with Speakerphone Up to five-person conference call capability!
Motorola LS550
Motorola's LS550 numeric pager with non-traditional, "Xtreme" styling, is targeted at teens and young adults who use their pager as an essential communications center. This numeric pager, available with FLEX technology, offers many enhanced features, including: 40 message slots; the ability to save messages when changing the battery; a smart alarm; time and date on standby; selective erase; private time; and five musical alerts. In addition, the LS550 has silent vibration, message timestamping, the ability to lock messages and an E-Luma-Glow soft blue display for superior readability.
StarTac ST9770
Features
99 Alphanumeric Memory
Icon Menu
Smart Button
Message Key (Dedicated)
Data Capable (analog mode only)
Sleep Mode
Voice Mail Indicator
Multi Language Capable
Turbo DialTM Keys 1-9
Cellular Messaging Service
Internal Rapid Charging Capable
Calling Card Dialing
Headset Jack Capable
VibraCallTM Alert
Authentication Capable
Calling Line ID
The Microsoft Cordless Phone System is much more than an ordinary phone or answering machine. It is the first 900MHz cordless phone that links to your PC to help you manage your calls and messages with greater control and flexibility.
By combining the power of the PC and the intuitive Microsoft Call Manager software, the Microsoft Cordless Phone System helps you manage your busy life.
The Microsoft Phone System is easy to use. Once the software is installed and you've entered some names in the address book, you can start using the phone system like any other phone, in any room in your house.
Features and Benefits The Microsoft Call Manager software running on your PC gives you more convenience and flexibility than other phones because it includes Voice Command dialing, enhanced Caller ID features, and a sophisticated voice mail system.
Use Voice Command for fast and easy dialing:
Place calls by speaking into your phone and saying a simple phrase like "Call Mom" or "Call the Office."
Recognizes up to 40 different names and numbers.
Navigate through your messages using voice commands.
New ways to handle calls using Caller ID:
Caller ID announce: Let your phone or PC announce caller's name before you pick up the phone. You can answer, or let the call go to voice mail.
Private Greetings: Create private greetings for different callers, like "Hi Tom, we're not home right now. Please leave a message."
Caller Priorities: Assign priorities to incoming calls: Let high priority callers ring through while Do Not Disturb is on. Send other calls right to voicemail.
Block unwanted calls.
Includes a sophisticated home voice mail system:
Create multiple mailboxes for personal or business calls.
Track Calls Automatically - with Caller ID, Call Manager records name, phone number, date, time and duration of last 1,000 calls.
Retrieve messages stored on your PC from anywhere - your cordless handset, the PC, or from a remote phone. The 40 channel, 900MHz cordless phone gives you greater range and clarity than a standard cordless phone.
The Microsoft Cordless Phone Hardware consists of three components: The Cordless 900MHz Handset, where you can screen calls, check messages, and issue Voice Commands. The Base Station, which connects to the computer via a serial port and communicates with the handset using radio waves. The Charging Cradle, which recharges the phone battery and can be placed anywhere in the home.
Nokia 9000
Features and Applications
Complete PDAScheduling, Address Book, Contacts Manager, To-Do List, Notes, & Calender in the palm of your hand!
Internet Access Check out your favorite websites from anywhere!
Fax (Send & Receive) Even make changes and reply!
Email (Compose & Review) Read & write email from anywhere, even on an airplane!
Downloadable Custom Applications Tailor your Communicator to specific needs!
Text & Numeric Messaging No need for that beeper ever again!
Telnet Connect to servers & mainframes anytime!
Digital Phone with Speakerphone Up to five-person conference call capability!
Motorola LS550
Motorola's LS550 numeric pager with non-traditional, "Xtreme" styling, is targeted at teens and young adults who use their pager as an essential communications center. This numeric pager, available with FLEX technology, offers many enhanced features, including: 40 message slots; the ability to save messages when changing the battery; a smart alarm; time and date on standby; selective erase; private time; and five musical alerts. In addition, the LS550 has silent vibration, message timestamping, the ability to lock messages and an E-Luma-Glow soft blue display for superior readability.
StarTac ST9770
Features
99 Alphanumeric Memory
Icon Menu
Smart Button
Message Key (Dedicated)
Data Capable (analog mode only)
Sleep Mode
Voice Mail Indicator
Multi Language Capable
Turbo DialTM Keys 1-9
Cellular Messaging Service
Internal Rapid Charging Capable
Calling Card Dialing
Headset Jack Capable
VibraCallTM Alert
Authentication Capable
Calling Line ID
| Handheld Communication Gadgets Can Be Addictive | |
Washington, DC 15 February 2007 |
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The Blackberry, or smart phone, which combines a cell phone with Internet access, and other handheld gadgets have revolutionized the way business people work. But these devices can be so addictive that they are having an adverse effect on families. For producer Saba Shah Khan, VOA's Jim Bertel tells us how this technology craze is changing family dynamics.
Blackberries are used to send e-mails wirelessly
Sushil Bansal, a father of two, runs a company in Washington, DC. Thanks to technology, he can take care of much of his business while spending time with his daughters Antara and Saranga. The broadband service on his smart phone keeps him connected with his office and that is how he is able to manage most of his work with the help of his laptop. "These gadgets help me stay connected with my business even though I am outside the office," he told us.
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| Sushil Bansal says the gadgets help him in juggling his work and family time |
Her reaction is not unusual. A study by Rutgers University in the eastern state of New Jersey finds that as technology makes work more accessible, the Blackberry and other gadgets are fueling a rise in e-mail and Internet addiction that is in some cases as difficult to kick as a drug habit.
Roger Rubin, Professor of Family Studies at the University of Maryland, says excessive use of these devices can negatively affect your family life. "The price that children pay, essentially, is emotional neglect and sometimes even physical neglect because nobody is there to embrace you, to wipe away your tears when you are crying because they are busy on a computer, they are busy with their Blackberry, [or] they are busy and totally consumed with their career or work."
Jeff Buhl and Heather Acord both like to stay on top of technology and say their Blackberries are essential. Buhl admits that he has been caught e-mailing at inappropriate times. "I am sure you have been at a family function when it stopped being fun, so that might be the time to check your e-mail or respond to that message that you got yesterday. Yes, I'll do that."
Rubin says that using your Blackberry at the dinner table, during vacations and when spending time with children are alarming signs. Like any addiction, experts believe the user has a choice: access to the office 24 hours a day, or spending quality time with your family.
Motorola V3 black: Design that speaks by Keith Rickwood
Motorola's RAZR phones are much in demand in the mobile market. Endowed with advanced technology and superlative design, the phone accentuates users personality in the best possible way. With more popularity, Motorola has again introduced a new and special edition, the Motorola v3 black. Being in the same RAZR category, it is one of the slimmest phone available in the market. The phone dimension is only 13.9 x 53 x 98 mm. Though the phone is very slim, it has not compromised with its features.
The black metallic finish is really tempting and the keypad which is created from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy is truly revolutionary. The metallic finish of the phone has a visual impact and you would love to touch the smooth surface of the phone. Capture some special moments with the Motorola v3's VGA camera that comes with an effective 4x digital zoom. The digital zoom and quick exposure control ensures excellent picture quality. You can also capture MPEG4 video clips and watch it on the 176 x 220 pixel 2.2" colour display - feel the pleasure on the move.
Moto v3 black has kept a good harmony between its form and functionality. With stylish look, the phone also comes with advanced technology. The phone provides connectivity ease with Bluetooth wireless technology. Connect and transfer videos and images without using a wire. This wireless technology is one of the most important features for sharing data. With WAP and GPRS - you can browse the internet and send or receive emails on the go. And the quad band network allows you to stay connected whenever and wherever you go.
The clamshell phone weighs only 95g and is easy to hold it on the palm. This special edition from Motorola is simply an exceptional phone both in terms of its slim design and high-end features.
The black metallic finish is really tempting and the keypad which is created from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy is truly revolutionary. The metallic finish of the phone has a visual impact and you would love to touch the smooth surface of the phone. Capture some special moments with the Motorola v3's VGA camera that comes with an effective 4x digital zoom. The digital zoom and quick exposure control ensures excellent picture quality. You can also capture MPEG4 video clips and watch it on the 176 x 220 pixel 2.2" colour display - feel the pleasure on the move.
Moto v3 black has kept a good harmony between its form and functionality. With stylish look, the phone also comes with advanced technology. The phone provides connectivity ease with Bluetooth wireless technology. Connect and transfer videos and images without using a wire. This wireless technology is one of the most important features for sharing data. With WAP and GPRS - you can browse the internet and send or receive emails on the go. And the quad band network allows you to stay connected whenever and wherever you go.
The clamshell phone weighs only 95g and is easy to hold it on the palm. This special edition from Motorola is simply an exceptional phone both in terms of its slim design and high-end features.
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