The lower side of Nokia and the Nokia C2

Nokia is still being criticized for the poor Symbian operating system on touchscreen smartphones while it’s competitors seem to be working far rapidly and constructively. Apple’s iPhone or HTC’s Incredible S cannot be the mobile of the common man or a rural crowd in various parts of the world. It’s high time we recognize Nokia for their efforts in continuously keeping the low end cellphone devices coming and working on improvising them with Services like Nokia Money.

Nokia C2-01 :

Nokia C2-01, a recently launched low budget phone seems to have found a place for itself in the common man’s pocket. The phone has proven to be a threat to many of the low budget marketing rivals of Nokia , like Micromax, Sagem, etc. who seem to create phones for something shorter than free. This entry level phone has three different color panels for the buyer to choose from,black, silver and mild golden brown. Advancing into the features of this phone. The phone comes equipped with a Quad-band GSM with EDGE connectivity and a two inch 256K Color QVGA TFT display, which is quite disappointing though because of the fact that the phone’s display isn’t visible in broad daylight.

Camera :

The VGA camera is quite good for such cheesy phones though. Nokia C2-01comes with a standard 3.5mm audio jack which allows users to plug in headphone apart from the ones supplied. There are however a bit of criticism showered upon this gadget by Nokia critics. The first one is the poor video recording and low quality camera. Following that is the miserable display which was highlighted upon earlier because of very poor and small viewing angle. But hey, it’s a low end phone out there and the target buyer of this phone wouldn’t be keen on these.

Price :

It’s only the price that cuts Nokia from being able to increase the capabilities of such a potentially market robbing phone. But despite all that, the phone seems to have caught the eye of common man who walks in to any store to buy a phone for lessthan 60$. Summing up, the phone is just the thing for those who plan to buy a good phone withsome basic features.

It’s interesting to see that Nokia has been losing out on market shares in the lower segment as well with the growth of a variety of Chinese-manufactured-Indian-branded phones coming up. But they are working on catching up on the same, with new form factors like Touch and Type which seem to have a large impact on the cellphone buyer society already. Let’s wait and watch if Nokia succeeds in this segment and regains its position again, providing a strong ground to further innovate.

Benefits and advantages of WordPress hosting

There are millions of blogs and websites on WordPress platform. It is free, easy and technologically highly advanced. WordPress hostings are either on self hosted variations or on freely hosted variations. Here, in this article, we will discuss the advantages and benefits of WordPress hosting.

The first and foremost advantage of WordPress hosting is that the blog or website is managed through web based admin panel. So, it becomes a luxury for all webmasters to have full control of their website or web blog from anywhere in the world through Internet. With WordPress the content and design of the blog’s or website’s page is separated and is the most user-friendly system for publishing. It is of so much advanced technology that even a guest blogger can contribute to the updation of the site without even having any basic knowledge of codes.
Across the world bloggers mostly prefer and use WordPress hosting solution as it is free to customize and also to use. The blog program as well as the software is absolutely free. Only web hosting plan has to be purchased from hosting companies. Some web host companies also offer free blog hosting on their server.
To avail the advantages of WordPress hosting it is not necessary for any one to be an experienced webmaster or an experienced developer as it is easily maintained and used. There are unlimited numbers of ways of presentation of your blog on WordPress hosting and the functionality is very easy.
For the beginners, or for those who wants to save money, cheap web hosting is the best option to own a blog or website. However, it must be taken to note that free hosting or cheap web hosting always comes with some limitations. It may provide you less bandwidth and smaller storage size, but these are useful and reliable too as much as paid web hostings. The main criteria of any web hosting is that the site should be easily accessible by your visitors. It must not be slow or else you lose your visitors.
One of the best ways to chose the best web hosts if you are opting for cheap is to read the reviews of it on Internet. Next, you need to compare different web hosts based on the reviews, and then you may know which is the best web host in the industry. At last finalize one that is perfect to your requirements and also charges you less fees than other.

How to Speed Up your Internet Connection

A High Speed Internet connection is necessary for reasonable waiting while browsing, playing online games, researching or otherwise using the Internet. Regardless of the purpose of the Internet in your life, improving your connection speed does not require hours of complicated processes. A few simple changes will result in the best possible connection and speed.

Stopping Automatic Program Startup or Removing Programs:

One method of improving the speed of your online connection is through the removal of unwanted or unnecessary programs. If you aren’t using the program and it is not vital for the computer to run, remove it. For those rarely used programs, stop the automatic startup when a computer is turned on by opening the computer settings, finding the program and turning off the automatic run feature. The computer speeds up when fewer programs are running.

Close Programs you are not Using:

Any program that is not actively necessary while online is better to close. If you do not need it opened, closing the program will free up more memory so the computer runs faster. A faster computer means a faster Internet connection.

Move your Router:

A router under the bed, behind a desk or behind the couch might be out of sight, but it is also not providing the optimal wireless signal. Put the router where the signal is not obstructed by furniture, such as on your desk. The signal improves and Internet speed increases.

Turn Off Unused Computers:

Houses with more than one computer compete for bandwidth on the Internet. If only one computer is currently in use, turn off any others to improve bandwidth and connection speed.

Creat a Password on your Internet:

A wireless router sends out a signal that neighbors or passersby might tap into if the connection is not secured with a password. Take the time to set up a password. It prevents others from using your Internet connection and removes any bandwidth competition.

Run Maintenance:

Computer maintenance, such as a disc cleanup or defrag will clear up some of the causes of your computer running slow. A slow computer will always slow down your connection, so improving the speed by maintaining the computer will speed up the connection.

Try a Different Web Browser:

Not all web browsers are super efficient. Some are better than others and the only way to determine which is best for your needs and your Internet connection is by trial and error. Try out a few different browsers and see which is fastest and works best for your personal preferences.

Check for Viruses:

Viruses, Trojans or any other malicious software might infect your computer and slow down your Internet connection. Running a regular virus check, anti-spyware and similar protective software on a regular basis will minimize the risk of viruses. If you find a virus or malware of any kind, remove it from the computer as appropriate for the type of virus.

Call Customer Service:

Anytime your High Speed Internet connection seems slow and it is not a virus and has no other obvious reasons for the poor connection, call the provider customer service number and ask about the problem. Technical problems that might arise, such as weather related problems or troubleshooting, requires the help of the provider.

Change Providers:

High speed Internet providers are not created equal. Some providers are better than others. Sometimes the only way to improve your Internet speed is by changing to a new provider. Look at the providers in your area and try to find out which provides the best high speed options.
Anyone can improve their Internet connectivity by making a few small changes.
Article written by Tre Wiseman from Broadband Expert where lots of different high speed internet plans can be compared.

Samsung Galaxy Best Android Tablet Yet

We're at the point now where Honeycomb tablets are launching at an ever-accelerating pace, just like Android phones.
For the most part, I've been ignoring them. I was so disappointed with Honeycomb when I tested the Xoom (I wanted to like it...I really did) that I decided to wait for a major update before giving it another shot.
I'm giving that shot to Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1. This is Samsung's first Honeycomb-powered tablet, and probably the best competitor to the iPad right now.

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Samsung has been absolutely crushing it with Android phones. It has put out some of my favorites so far, including the Nexus S and Infuse 4G.
But can it do the same with tablets? Jump below to find out.

Brilliant Hardware That's On Par With The iPad 2

My tablet of choice is still the iPad. I have the heavier, original version now (waiting for the iPad 3), so it was refreshing to use the super thin and light Galaxy Tab. For the record, the Tab is technically thinner and lighter than the iPad 2. But the difference is so minute, you won't even notice.
Even though the tablet is thin and sturdy enough, I wish Samsung didn't opt for the plastic backing. Sure, it shaves off a bit of weight, but I'd have no problem sacrificing that for metal or glass like Apple does with the iPad and iPhone. The plastic makes the Tab feel more like a toy than a serious computing device.
But that's a very, very minor flaw with the design, and the only one worth mentioning.

Image: Steve Kovach, Business Insider

I'm a big Samsung fan when it comes to displays, and the 10.1-inch screen on the Galaxy Tab doesn't disappoint. It has a higher resolution than the iPad 2, and is just as bright. Video looks incredible. Touch response is top-notch. Samsung wins here. Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab is just as impressive. It sports the same snappy Tegra 2 dual-core processor that many other Android phones and tablets have been running on. It does an excellent job loading web pages and games with 3D graphics without crushing the battery. Bravo.
Speaking of battery, it has excellent performance. I set the screen's brightness to max, so I probably didn't get the best life I could have. But I could still get two days' worth of regular use out of it. No problem.
I'm still not sold on rear-facing cameras on tablets yet. I can't see why I'd want to whip out a 9 or 10 inch device to take a photo. That being said, the rear-facing camera on the Tab does the job. So does the front-facing camera for video chatting over Google Talk.

Honeycomb Is Still A Wreck

I'm more than aware I'm going to get a lashing in the comments for this, but I'll say it anyway. Honeycomb is the only thing holding Android-based tablets back.
Some of the bugs have been fixed in version 3.1, but it's not enough. Overall, the user interface is a pain to navigate, and the Android Market is a mess. The app selection for tablets is still just as bad as it was back in February, even after developers have had about four months to work on that.
But Samsung did include one of my favorite tablet apps with the Galaxy Tab, Quickoffice. Quickoffice is an all-in-one app for word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and it now works seamlessly with Honeycomb. You can also connect to your Dropbox, Box.net, or Google Docs account and pull in files stored online. (If you don't have Quickoffice on your tablet -- Android or iPad -- you really should check it out.)

Image: Steve Kovach, Business Insider

The only place Honeycomb truly shines is multitasking. Tapping the rectangular icon in the taskbar brings up your running apps. With one tap you can pick up where you left off. Apple has yet to nail multitasking in iOS, and it looks like iOS 5 will just be more of the same.
The only way I can see Samsung saving Honeycomb would be with its TouchWiz skin. The Galaxy Tab ships with what is essentially stock Android 3.1 right now, but Samsung reps told me an update with TouchWiz is coming this summer.
The skin will add some more built-in apps like a calculator and calendar to Honeycomb's taskbar that can run in popup windows within currently-running apps. Samsung didn't have any screenshots or live demos of what TouchWiz will look like though, but I can only hope they take a serious look at Honeycomb's clunky interface and attempt to fix it.

Ugh, Flash

Minor rant warning: Go ahead and skip to the end if you don't want to read this.
I've seen demos of several tablets over the last few months. The number one thing every company rep pitches me? "The full web with Flash."
If by "full web" they mean ads, then yes, the Galaxy Tab and other Flash-enabled tablets have it.
Case in point: When I met with Samsung the reps opened up a Flash video. The first thing we saw instead? A popup ad that the Tab choked on.
Most videos on YouTube and other video sites are available in HTML 5 nowadays, and watching them this way lets you skip those silly popup and pre-roll ads.
Plus, the Galaxy Tab's battery gets a shade below scorching when watching Flash video for an extended period of time.
The only thing I could see myself using Flash for on a tablet is Hulu, and that's already blocked. Why bother?
End of rant.