Kindle Fire - Review

The soon to be launched new tablet from Amazon which was recently announced by Jeff Bezos on 28th September has been creating a huge buzz amongst tech enthusiasts. The Kindle Fire offers the functionality of a tablet and also a color e-Book reader, but at a very attractive low price.

The Fire is designed primarily as a media consumption device which runs on a modified version of the Android OS. Does the Kindle Fire have what it takes to scorch the competition in the tablet world and be the tablet to beat or does it fall short? Read on to find out.

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Features of the Kindle Fire

7 inch color (IPS) touch screen (1024 x 6000 display resolution) 8GB internal storage memory 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity Amazon Cloud for unlimited storage of content Lightweight, weighs just 413 grams A single charge provides up to 8 hours of usage Headphone jack, built-in stereo speakers Free 1 month trial of Amazon Prime

Design

The Kindle Fire bears a strong resemblance to the BlackBerry Playbook in terms of the weight and feel of the device. The design itself is very streamlined, including just a power button on the unit. With its relatively small dimensions of 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.45 inches, the Fire is small enough to fit in a reasonably sized pocket or be held one-handed.

Display

The 7-inch multi-touch display with IPS (in plane switching) provides a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600 at 16 million colors. The ISP technology used provides an excellent range of viewing angles, allowing the display to be viewed at 178° and greater.

Despite having a lower resolution than the iPad, text on the Fire's display looks crisp and sharp. The display doesn't use e-Ink technology though however, so if you want a Kindle primarily for reading I recommend one of the earlier models which feature an e-Ink display to minimize eye strain over extended periods.

Connectivity

The Fire isn't too strong on the connectivity front. There is support for Wi-Fi, but no support for Bluetooth, 3G or GPS. The headphone jack is very handy for when you want to watch movies or listen to music in private.

User-interface

Amazon has taken a leaf from Apple's book and opted for simplicity when designing the Fire. The user-interface is very simple and provides easy navigation via the touch screen. There is a screen to flip through all your digital content plus an icon tray to store your favourite items.

Final Thoughts

When all is said and done, the Kindle Fire isn't an iPad killer, but it sure packs a punch with its spec and is a great entry for Amazon into the tablet market. The lack of cameras, extra internal storage options and 3G connectivity will be off-putting to some people who are after a full-fledged tablet experience, but for many who are after a pure media consumption device, what the Fire delivers will suffice.

The low price point of the Fire and its media capabilities are hugely appealing, making it worth serious consideration for anyone interested in enjoying media on the move.

Kindle Fire - Review

Apple IMac MC413LL-A 21.5-inch Desktop Review (3.06Ghz, 1TB Storage, Snow Leopard)

Specifications: Apple has recently released their new generation of Apple iMac desktops. Many features and hardware has been upgraded. Fortunately, the only thing that hasn't been upgraded was its price! The new generation of Apple iMac desktops is now more powerful and sleeker than ever. The 21.5-inch (MC413LL/A) model comes with a very powerful 3.06Ghz Core 2 processor, 1TB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. The RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 16GB. The 21.5-inch screen is a LED back-lit, full-HD display (1920 x 1080 in resolution). The gorgeous edge-to-edge screen is accompanied by a set or powerful stereo speakers (17 Watt). For graphics rendering, there is the ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics card. Other features include Bluetooth 2.1, 4 USB ports, 802.11a/b/g/n wi-fi and much more. This specs combo makes it one of the most advanced consumer desktops in the market!

Design: The new generation of iMac desktops sport some subtle design changes. The back of the desktop is now covered by a piece of seamless aluminum casing. The only wire that will be connected to the desktop would be the power cord. The Apple iMac MC413LL/A comes with a wireless keyboard and the wireless Magic Mouse. The new Magic Mouse supports a variety of multi-touch gestures. Just when the competitors are starting to catch up, Apple has once again made a giant leap ahead in computer evolution.

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Features & Performance: If you are looking for a powerful and stylish desktop model, the 21.5-inch Apple iMac MC413LL/A will be the perfect model for you. Currently, this model is retailing for just around 89 each, which is an excellent buy considering the gorgeous screen and high-end specs. Whether it is for serious work or play, this iMac model will prove to be more than sufficient. This gorgeous iMac model will be the benchmark of powerful designer laptops for a long time to come!

Apple IMac MC413LL-A 21.5-inch Desktop Review (3.06Ghz, 1TB Storage, Snow Leopard)

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack is a newcomer to the VOIP (voice over internet protocol) family of internet phoning. It's quick to install, easy to use and the price can't be beat for making unlimited local and long distance calls in the United States and Canada. But is Magic Jack too good to be true?

Like most products, Magic Jack has it's good points and it's not-so-good points. It will be up to you to decide what is most important to you in internet phoning and to choose the product that should work best in your situation.

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As with most or all voip services, you must have a high speed internet connection to use this service. These services include broadband, DSL, WiFi, FIOS, cable internet or WiMax. It is not recommended for use with satellite internet.

If you are interested in having a service that allows you to make free long distance calls, give Magic Jack a try. If dumping your current landline phone service is what you need, investigate the other VOIP services that are available and that have a longer track record of performance.

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Apple IPhone Vs AT&T Tilt Comparison Review

Both the iPhone and the Tilt are AT&T smartphones (at least in the United States), however, the overall main difference between the iPhone and the AT&T Tilt, according, at least, to the way the two devices are being marketed, is that the iPhone is being targeted more towards the consumer-user and the AT&T Tilt towards the business-user. Both smartphones, however, have excellent qualities appealing to both types of users.

Both the AT&T Tilt and the iPhone are touch screen smartphones, though the iPhone touch screen can be controlled by your fingers whereas controlling the AT&T Tilt touch screen requires using the included stylus. Beyond the touch screen, the iPhone has a single multi-purpose navigator button while the AT&T Tilt has several additional buttons.

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Unlike the iPhone, the AT&T Tilt sports a unique screen design that allows users to slide out a full QWERTY keyboard from behind the main casing and tilt the display upwards so the user can view and control the phone similarly to the way one would a laptop or PC. The iPhone is a single candy bar unit with no sliding parts, though both the iPhone and the AT&T Tilt can be turned sideways for a widescreen view of the display screen as an alternative to the standard portrait.

The weaknesses of the feature-rich iPhone are in the way of the basic, essential functions of a smartphone - call quality and speed of the data network. Even though the AT&T Tilt uses the same EDGE data network as the iPhone, the Tilt has a wider array of wireless options available, including access to the 3G network, a feature the current generation of iPhone's cannot claim (though a 3G iPhone is reportedly in the works). Also, according to a perusal of online customer feedback, the Tilt also boasts superior call quality over the iPhone. Having said that, however, the iPhone has up to 480 minutes of talk-time whereas the max talk time on the AT&T Tilt is only about half that.

In the way of features, the digital camera on the AT&T Tilt is 3.0 megapixels while the iPhone's is only 2.0 megapixels. The Tilt includes a GPS but the iPhone does not. The call history on the Tilt is more substantial, indicating talk time duration and other details not available in the iPhone's call history. Likewise, the Tilt displays a distinction between calls received and calls made whereas the iPhone does not. The processor on the AT&T Tilt is significantly slower than that of the iPhone, with a much higher tendency to freeze up and necessitate a reboot. The iPhone has a much larger built-in storage capacity (at 4-8 GB) while the AT&T Tilt can only hold 128 MB.

The major sweeping difference between the two devices is that the iPhone runs on Apple's Mac OS X while the AT&T Tilt runs on Windows Mobile 6 Professional, which is tantamount to the difference between any Mac PC or laptop and the equivalent Windows PC or laptop. So the AT&T Tilt offers users, for example, the full Windows Office Mobile suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) while iPhone users benefit from all the innovative software resulting from the newly issued iPhone SDK (software development kit). The bottom line here is that, since most computer-users classify themselves as either Mac-people or Windows-people, the decision as to which device is "better" really boils down to one's personal preference between Mac and Windows.

The AT&T Tilt sells for at least 0 less than the iPhone.

Apple IPhone Vs AT&T Tilt Comparison Review

Apple IMac MB950LL-A 21.5-inch Desktop Review (3.06Ghz, 4GB RAM, Snow Leopard OS)

Specifications: The new Apple iMac MB950LL/A desktop has a very powerful set of specs that will set the standards for the many high-end desktop models to come. This 21.5-inch all-in-one desktop has a 3.06Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, a 500GB hard drive, 4GB of RAM (upgradeable to 16GB!) and a NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor. All of its other features are also top notch, with 802.11a/b/g/n wi-fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 17-watt built-in stereo speakers and a full 21.5-inch HD screen (1920 x 1080 resolution). This would be the ultimate desktop model if Apple decides to throw in a Blu-ray drive (it has a 8x DVD SuperDrive instead). All in all, this is one of the most powerful Apple desktop models yet!

Design: The Apple iMac MB950LL/A measures at 20.8 x 7.42 x 17.75 inches and weighs 20.5 pounds. Generally, this model maintained the classic Apple desktop design. The DVD slot is located on the side and most of the ports/connectors are neatly lined up behind the unit.

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Features & Performance:Besides a new set of powerful specs, the Apple iMac MB950LL/A does come with a couple of other new features. For instance, it now comes with Apple's new Magic mouse, which is touted as the world's first multi-touch mouse. The mouse can perform a variety of functions with the use of different finger gestures. Apple has also improved its speakers. They are located below the screen (hidden away from view) and produces much better audio quality than the older generations of desktops. It also comes with the latest Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard OS. With a new 3.06Ghz processor, Snow Leopard OS and the whole host of new features, this new range of Apple iMac desktop has once again secured its reign as the king of high-end designer desktops and best of all, the price is also right. Currently the Apple iMac MB950LL/A retails for just around 88, an amazing deal for a desktop of these standards.

Apple IMac MB950LL-A 21.5-inch Desktop Review (3.06Ghz, 4GB RAM, Snow Leopard OS)

Apple MacBook MC516LL/A (White) 13.3-Inch Laptop Review

If you are currently looking for a stylish laptop for surfing the web, watching movies, checking emails, social networking and performing some moderate work tasks, you just have to consider the new Apple MacBook MC516LL/A laptop. This new model has just been upgraded, making it the latest classical white laptop from apple. With its new specs and features whilst maintaining its old price tag, we have found this new MacBook to be simply irresistible!

The new Apple MacBook MC516LL/A comes with a 13.3-inch wide-screen display. Then there is the 2.4Ghz Core 2 duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and a 250GB hard disk for storage. Improvements can also be found in the graphics department. This model now comes with a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics card. Another significant improvement can be observed it is battery life. Its battery can last up to 10 hours on one charge, which is extremely impressive by any standards.

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Other that the specs and features above, the new Apple MacBook MC516LL/A has remained pretty much the same in terms of design as its predecessor, maintaining the sleek curves and all-white body that has captured the hearts of millions around the world. Measuring at just 1.08-inches in thickness, it remains to be one of the thinnest in its class. Performance wise, the MacBook did an excellent job at playing HD movies and 3D graphics. Multitasking wise, the performance was a dreamy experience. At the time of writing, the Apple MacBook MC516LL/A is retailing at just around 9 per unit. It may cost a little more than average but the overall features, performance and design of this MacBook makes it worth every penny!

Apple MacBook MC516LL/A (White) 13.3-Inch Laptop Review

Apple iPad Review - Is it Really the Most Advanced Tablet PC in the Market Right Now?

Do you really think Apple iPhone is the most advanced tablet PC on the market ever developed? Your guess is correct. Apple is a company that truly respect of several million customers worldwide, has won. This is only because of its excellent range of products. You have all the world's top quality products such as notebook and desktop PCs, iPod, iPhone and now iPad, which is the last of the series.

The iPad is currently the most advanced Tablet PCswith world-class capabilities such as games, multimedia, Internet browsing capabilities and dynamic content creation. You can easily book your photos, e-mails and videos with friends and family around the world. It basically uses touch screen technology, you do not need half the external keyboard.

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It 'very easy, with only 1.5 kg and is about two centimeters thick. The large 9.7-inch multi-touch screen really gives a luxurious full of gadgets. More than 10 hoursbattery backup and the high resolution IPS display are some of the cool features of this tablet PC. The flash memory for this tablet can range from 16 GB to 64 GB. The gadget has its own Apple micro processor of about 1 GHz capacity.

The high definition features of the Apple iPad also includes watching movies, listening to music and web surfing along with emails and chatting. Split screen view and the on screen keyboard gives additional support for an enjoyable multimedia experience.

The Apple iPad has more than 150,000 applications which includes apps like iTunes, YouTube videos, The Wall Street Journal, E*Trade Mobile Pro and variety of mobile games. You can also use this gadget as an e-book reader. The Apple iBooks store has thousands of e-books which you can buy and read on your iPad with crystal clear text quality.

This gadget also possesses other unique features like good camera quality, Google Maps services, calendar, contact management and other office management software. This tablet can also be used with wireless technology.

The 16 GB model will cost you 9 while 64 GB one will cost you 9 along with Wi-Fi facilities. You can also get other accessories like a Case, Keyboard Dock, Camera Connection Kit and 10W USB Adapter. Looking at all these features, you can easily say that the iPad is truly a king of all tablet PCs available.

Apple iPad Review - Is it Really the Most Advanced Tablet PC in the Market Right Now?

Apple MacBook MB466LL - A 13.3-inch Notebook Review

Apple has always been a leader in ultra-cool gadgets computers and media players. Almost everything is an Apple product produced throughout the cool factor. With the recent introduction of the new MacBook line, Apple has once again his special brand of style and functionality to a whole new level.

The Apple MacBook MB466LL / A 13.3-inch notebook is by far the most popular model in the new MacBook line. His body is carved from a single block of aluminum, which makes them veryorganic feel. The unibody also makes the new MacBook model thin and durable than its predecessor.

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Apple has recently taken major steps to reduce the environmental impact of its products. The new MacBook lineup is made of highly recyclable aluminum and glass materials. The LED-backlit display is also mercury and arsenic free.

Instead of the traditional LCD panel uses the MacBook MB466LL / A, an LED-backlit display glass, which is more clear and brightthat the normal laptop screens. The LED-backlit glass is also energy efficient, as well as laptop batteries.

The Apple MacBook MB466LL / A 13.3-inch laptop comes preinstalled with the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard, all software media such as Apple's iPhoto, including iTunes, iMovie and more. There is a 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 2 GB of RAM (expandable to 4 GB maximum) and 160 GB of hard drive space. Apple has to improve the hard diskAccessibility of the new MacBook lineup, where you can easily upgrade the hard drive when you want. It also has a large glass trackpad that Apple uses multi-touch technology.

Apple MacBook MB466LL - A 13.3-inch Notebook Review