Posted in surfing on 08. Nov, 2010
Well, sometimes you wonder if something is possible.
What do you do ?
You think you have had a great and original idea.
You ‘Google it’
You find it:
And it makes you happy that the world is full of wonderful people.
Posted in Marketing, Telephones on 27. Oct, 2010
Whilst looking into the subject of corded telephones this morning I came accross the most elevating marketing material possible – a real life person using a corded phone.
Now, corded phones have lost a lot of headway these days to the more fashionable cordless phones from BT and Philips in particular so it is with great pleasure that I present this beautiful piece of classic marketing imagery.
The way in which the subject finds herself actually tethered to the conversation is representative of the 21st century’s 24/7 obsession with communication
More information about these may be found here : corded telephones, though sadly you wont find any imagery quite as luscious.
Posted in Pension Release on 22. Oct, 2010
Lighthouse Care, based in West Sussex deliver a service for the care of the elderly providing the following services
Assisting to wash and dress, Bathing/showering, Dental hygiene, Assistance with hearing aids, Applying surgical stockings, Continence management, Assisting with pad changes, Care of nails, Help going to bed, Sleepovers, Waking Nights, Washing Hair, Skin care, Help getting up amogst other services.
They have recently launched a website too allow them to provide, as they really do wish to, Mobility Aids at reasonable prices. They have seen too many eldery, differently abled or convalescing people faced with incredibly high prices for the very items which can improve their quality of life.
“Your Independence is Our Success” – is the motto which the company will live by as it brings ranges of Mobility Products and Disability Aids to people who have a real need.
Lighthouse Mobility is built on a Magento eCommerce Solution which is powered by Realex Payments – allowing the secure and swift processing of payments online and with multicurrency support.
It is alwayas good to see local ( to Brighton ) companies working hard to both be a success in business as well as providing a real service for their customers.
Posted in Mobile Phones on 12. Oct, 2010
OK, I now have 2 smartphones that I dont like. For one I have the iphone – this is a beautiful and well crafted piece of technology for sure – easy to use and well supported by the apps. I also own a Sony Ericssson xPeria x10 which has the following features :
I bought this Android Powered device as I thought that it would be an improvement on the HTC Hero which I loved and lost, but I had no idea that it was HTC’s GUI which had elevated Android to such a level of beauty.
As for the iphone – you can’t drag and drop files onto it, you can’t really tweak it, bash it, root it, love it………and what is more, they really are simple devices – loved my those that swore they would never move away from Nokia by the large and those that believe that it instills some sort of chic ambience on to them – the iphone is the new burberry on the high street – it is the new chav badge and I hate myself for owning one – I am always trying to give it away. its saving grace is most likely that its touch typing guessworkl engine seems the best I have used so emails fly out….
Give me HTC and Android any day of the week
Posted in Mobile Phones on 06. Oct, 2010
The original series of Blackberry phones were not exactly known to be affordable. This is where their Curve Series comes in. Initially introduced in 2007, the curve series has been aimed at the common folk, as a reasonably affordable smart phone. Hence you won’t find the high end Blackberry features, but if cost effectiveness is your demand, then the BlackBerry Curve 3G is the phone for you.
The Design is pretty much the same as the Blackberry Curve 8500. It looks and feels quite sturdy and durable. The Optical Track pad is a great new addition to the model. Even though the Curve 3G is currently running the Blackberry OS 5.0, it is built ready for the Blackberry OS 6.0.
When it comes to multimedia features, there’s nothing great here for the hard-core BlackBerry fanatic, since there’s only a 2 Mega Pixel Camera without flash and a weak video recorder. Along with 3G, there’s also support for Wi-Fi and inbuilt GPS, which is quite impressive considering the fact that this is only an entry level device. Support for applications is also great with the in built App World.
Most of the other cost effective 3G phones in the market right now are offering better multimedia features. The main reason the Curve 3G has a chance against these competitors, is because of its renowned brand name and OS Functionality.
As it is with most other Blackberry phones, battery life is quite impressive with a standby time of around 500 hours and talk-time of up to 4.5 hours on 2G and 5.5 hours on 3G. More or less, the features on this phone are indeed quite impressive for an entry level model. Hence the conclusive verdict would be, that despite the low end multimedia capabilities, the 3G is bound to attract people with average budgets, and so the Curve 3G will no doubt be a success in the market. You can find the best deals for the Curve 3G by making a comparison at www.best-mobile-contracts.co.uk.
Posted in Turn Me On on 04. Oct, 2010
In the past it was impossible to take your movies with you when you went out and about because all of the equipment required to play formats like VHS would have seriously weighed you down. DVDs are well and truly entrenched in society today and the great thing about this digital medium is that the portable players which can unlock the content anywhere you like are not only small and slim but highly functional and inexpensive. Let us take a look at what you should consider when buying a portable DVD player.
Since portability is at the heart of the device you will need to look at size. Size is affected by a number of factors, such as whether or not a rechargeable battery is integrated into the player. It will also depend on the size screen you would like. Larger screens make it easier to see the video and can be enjoyed by more viewers, but smaller options will use less energy and be more portable, so you will need to compromise in one area.
DVD movies have different regions depending on the area of the globe in which they are sold, so make sure that the portable DVD player you choose is compatible with your own region, or indeed multiple regions to avoid disappointment. Also check whether different formats are supported, such as re-writable DVDs or CDs, as this will allow you to listen to music and put your own home movies on DVD so you can watch them on the move.
For a DVD player to be truly portable you need to be able to use it when you are away from a mains outlet and for that a battery is essential. Many will come with integrated batteries which you can recharge via a plug, but you will need to look at the typical amount of playback offered from a single charge. If you are watching a whole film you could be using the device for two hours or more without stopping and if your battery cannot cut the mustard then you will have to stare at a blank screen or find a plug. A good quality portable DVD player should keep on trucking for a movie or two, but it is always important to check up on the specifications to avoid disappointment.
A decent portable DVD player will have integrated speakers, but since you may be on public transport or in a situation where you do not want to disturb others it is important to look for a good, appropriate headphone input. If you want to share the viewing experience with another headphone user then there are even models which come with multiple headphone sockets, although as with screen size you should always anticipate a price hike if you are looking for a player which has these advanced features. If you have some wireless speakers you may also be able to connect them to your DVD player, so always look at the fine print and make sure you are left with compatible gadgets.
Posted in Telephones on 14. Aug, 2010
There are several factors which come into play when choosing a cordless phone.
Maybe the first I would suggest would be considering he number of handsets you will require.
Cordless phones come in a selection of expandable systems from single handset phones, to twin handsets through to trio/ triple handset systems and even quads. These GAP/ DECT phone systems consist of a main base station – which requires a connection to the phone socket as per normal; and satellite additional handsets.
These additional handsets can be placed in any are within range of the base station ( commonly 50-100m indoors) and just need a power source to charge the batteries in them. For desktop additional handsets, such as in the office or bedside normal charging stations are suitable, but it is worth considering going for a wall mountable charger, say , for in the kitchen.
You will also have to decide whether or not you require a Telephone answer machine built into the base station.
Many people enjoy the facility to not only take messages at home but to be able to access them remotely also – via an access code protected method you are able to listen to your messages even when on holiday.
Typical home phone answering machines have a recording time of 12-15 minutes, which for a long message of 20 seconds would give you space for maybe 30-50 such messages – ample for most situations.
Further consideration maybe given to the style and build of the handsets.
Handsets may be sturdy and rugged in appearance or, as with some models be ‘designer phones’, built to look good whilst delivering a great call quality.
Designer cordless phones come in many shapes and sizes and, hence, could be chosen to fit in with a great variety of interior decors.
Additional features vary from phone to phone, but in general the majority of cordless phones incorporate features such as SIM Card Import, Large Alphanumeric Telephone Directories, Backlit Screen, Colour Screen, Caller Display, Call Transfer, Intercom, Speakerphone and even games on some handsets.
The final choice comes down, as with many consumerist acts, to the manufacturer.
As a consumer we do build up preferences to the design and operation of models by particular manufacturers.
The leading Cordless Home Phone manufacturers for the UK market are Philips, BT Phones, Siemens Gigaset, Magicbox and Panasonic. All these manufacturers produce high specification cordless phones which are fully conforming to European DECT standards.
Telephones Online has a large selection of cordless home phones from a variety of manufacturers.
Certain models are now also in production which are ‘eco’ models, cutting down on power consumption and hence cutting bills whilst reducing your carbon footprint.
To summarise, cordless phones have replaced the old corded phones in most UK households now delivering a freedom of movement and an ease of communication which enhances the way in which we talk to each other.
We went through the selection process and ended up with the BT Graphite 1500 Trio
Posted in Mobile Phones on 20. Jul, 2010
Ooh, I got a new mobile phone, an Andoid one, not sure if I think that SonyEricsson’s take on the os is nearly as accomplished as that of HTC….
Posted in Mobile Phones on 13. Jul, 2010
Well, I have contacted HTC on numerous occasions of late offering to swap my iphone for an Android phone and finally they have replied….
If they do, I will change my name to Android most likely and even wear their TShirts.
Posted in Mobile Phones, Turn Me On on 08. Jul, 2010
Nokia is the world`s largest mobile phone manufacturer, consistently out-selling its rivals over the course of many years. It has not earned this title lightly, as it has managed to cater to every niche in the market and even invent a few of its own. As such its mobiles appeal to the gadget fiend and the mainstream user alike. The N Series phones are at the top end of Nokia`s line up and over the years they have built up a large following, with new handsets arriving regularly to refresh the range. Here is a quick overview of the N Series Nokia phones that are on the market today.
Nokia N900
The Nokia N900 arrived at the end of 2009 and it was the first N Series handset to sport the Maemo operating system rather than the Symbian platform of which Nokia has been a patron in the past. The N900 represents a significant shift in the N Series in more ways than one, as its tablet style design marks it out as a serious mobile internet machine rather than a commonplace smartphone. The 3.5 inch touchscreen display is supplemented with a full QWERTY keypad hidden underneath and it has all of the hardware features that mark it out as a powerhouse. The main problem with the N900 is that its software and hardware is unlikely to appeal to the same audience that might go for something like the iPhone. It is a little too tech-heavy, but in the right hands it can be the perfect tool for mobile browsing.
Nokia N97 and N97 Mini
The Nokia N97 joined the N Series last year and it stuck to the Symbian platform of its predecessors, although it underwent some significant work in order to make the touchscreen interface operate accurately. This overhaul involved adding live widgets to the homescreen, which can be updated with information from social networking sites and messaging services without you having to open individual applications. This was quickly copied by many rivals and made the N97 something of a trend-setter. Few rivals chose to copy its angled, slide-out QWERTY keypad, although this was a boon for fans of messaging as it means you would be able to type fast without relying on the virtual keypad onscreen. The N97 was resized and released as the Mini later, with the smaller screen and less onboard storage representing the only major changes. It still possesses the five megapixel camera and wealth of software used by its big brother, making it a more pocketable alternative.
Nokia N8
When the Nokia N8 arrives it will represent yet another shift in the N Series line up, because it is set to make use of the brand new Symbian 3 operating system. Gone are the slide-out keypads of its predecessors, replaced with a touchscreen interface and a powerful new array of hardware. Its most interesting feature is the 12 megapixel camera mounted on the rear, which can take stills and record video in high definition. Critics are concerned that the N8`s software will not go far enough to make it competitive against the likes of Android and the iOS, but hopefully it will be cheaper than rivals, benefiting from mobile phones deals and an attractive price point.
