If someone told you that doing several things on a phone is impossible, just tell him or her ” No way Jose” because now Microsoft just announce the WINDOW PHONE 7 SERIES that could do that. First of all I want to congratulate Microsoft for keeping up with Apple.  The new Window  phone 7 series  is a great tool.  by introducing this phone, Microsoft is going to show that they are working as hard as Apple to satisfy their customers.

The Shape is nice and simple. the way I see it I even think that it is lighter than the Iphone.  on the bottom it has a laft arrow, on the right hand side it the loop icon and the most interesting thing is most of the other have the house icon or menu icon, not this phone. this phone has the window icon in the middle. I am telling you this phone is pretty cool.

the phone can do a lot of works, such as  Multitasking, which is a huge thing. for instance if one is listening to music and you want to browse the web one can still be able to listen to his or her music and still be able to browse. I think personally is a plus, Here is a quote about what Mr.Joe Belfiore, who is the Corporate Vice President. He said “It’s highly likely we will suspend (applications running in the background) when a device gets to a low memory state. Microsoft also announced on Monday that Windows Phone 7 Series will have a push notification system that allows programs to get updates and alert the user even when they are not running..”.   that’s a plus. this one the reason why I think if I was going to buy the phone, that would have been my target.  here is a video link that I add on it so it could be easier for you.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dM4X-KveSs

My conclusion is so simple go in check it out when it comes out..

In the spring of 2006 in Kyoto, Japan, a first look of the Wii console was given to reporters from all around the world. The TIME’s Lev Grossman was one of these journalists and one of his first reactions to the console was that no one would ever buy it. Now Nintendo has sold as many Wiis as Microsoft and Sony have sold Xbox 360s and Playstation 3s put together.

In June of 2009, Microsoft announced a new technology, like the Wii, using motion sensing. But could this new theology named Project Natal actually be better than the beloved Wii? For hard-core gamers the Xbox 360 is great because it has good graphics, games and online service. So what’s the problem? Its casual gamers like myself and many others, who have problems with the controller. It has two joysticks, two triggers, two bumper buttons and much more little unknown buttons. The Wii on the other hand is very easy to manage; it’s just like waving a wand.

Microsoft could have come up with similar technology to the Wii, but instead they took it up a step with Project Natal. Project Natal’s next step up? No controller at all, to deal with. Your control remote is your arms and legs, and other body parts; so the gamer becomes the controller. The module has a camera that tracks where your body is and what you’re doing. Along with all this, it can also find your body’s various joints, keep track of multiple players and can tell apart your clothes from the wallpaper in your living room. This module can even tell when you’re talking to it or amongst your friends. The result is genius, it puts you in the game in a way no other home system has done yet.

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1902208-2,00.html

Mind you I am not a first to market kind-a-guy, even if I like what I see I am not going out to buy it the same day but rather I will wait until the second generation comes out.  Of course I can direct this to several thoughts; maybe it’s the hope the price will come down quickly, maybe it is my letting the company work out all the bugs first or it could be my waiting to see if the product has a real place in my life.

So here I am, watching the latest generation of Apple commercials, scouring the internet reading articles about iPad’s buzz and attempting to piece together a reason why I would want or need this device?  Still, the gadgets I have already bought and paid for, feel like enough for me right now; a new high-def flat screen TV, a powerful computer and an iPhone…  Where does this new iPad device fit?  First of all, what is it?

In searching for a better understand of how it was meant to make my life easier, I happened across this article which sums up the point and issue with the product.  The article discusses the issue consumers have with “different” devices and why their future could be short lived.

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/69465.html

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The article offers a simple way of explaining how the iPad didn’t have a clear purpose, saying, “People could not look at the iPad and instantly state its principal, core functionality like they could for the rest of Apple’s product line.”  Frankly that’s it in a nutshell, this is an item we really do not need for a specific task and to add paying for a monthly service on top of the core product, especially in these financially difficult times, I and many others would have to agree the iPad does not seem to have a place in our world at this time.

Give the iPad some credit; it is a good looking product with some functionality, at really not a bad price.  I am sure that over time a company and/or service will apply the technology to their business model in order to attract customer or enable their clients to achieve their result more efficiently.  The corporate world will need to be the one who saves it by adapting it to their business and developing further functionality and application.  However for the average everyday consumer, I really do not see a practical application for the iPad, nor any reason to buy today’s newest gadget.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/20100313/tc_pcworld/ipadswappedifitsbatteryfailsapplesays

This article proves a good point.  Battery issues with the iPad is a very costly thing to fix.  Apparently, it has been said that the cost to fixing the battery issue is expansive with a whopping  $99 and  $6.95 shipping fee.  If you battery can not hold its charged you are asked to arrange with Apple for an exchange.  At least Apple is doing the right thing and telling us up front.

What’s the point in buying a iPad (the one in all) if the batteries stink!   Seems to be that Apple is trying to get its money out of the people to “experiment” on us, and then make us pay for their inability to provide a $500 phone with a decent battery.

And as the author stated, “Apple warns that replacement iPads won’t come with any of your personal information and suggests you sync your old device with iTunes to backup your data before sending it in.”  Really Apple? is this the kind of reputation you really want for you new iPad?iPad TV Commercial – 2010 Oscars

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http://www.macworld.com/article/145976/2010/01/ipadissues.html

The author of this article makes some very good points about the iPad’s capabilities, or, lack thereof.  In particular, the issue of multitasking.  As computers get sleeker, newer, faster, and processing power builds, we, as consumers, want computers that can do more and more things at once.  In this, the iPad is a colossal step back into the computer Stone Age with its limited multitasking capabilities.

I also agree strongly with what the author says about the lack of a video camera.  An overly gorgeous display, all but designed for video viewing, but no way to record, or even video chat?  The author offers the opinion that this is an intentional omission, something “held back” for iPad 2.0, and I couldn’t agree more.

Also, no Flash support?  Love it or hate it, Flash is a fairly common element on the Web today, and there are a great many sites that utilize Flash.  It’s not as bad as having a web browser that can’t handle html, but it’s not too far off.

I agree with the author of this article on almost every point he makes, with one exception.

He says, “with just a couple little tweaks, I can certainly see an iPad in my future.”  That’s the point upon which we differ.

With Steve Jobs recent announcement regarding the release of the iPad, many consumers have already begun to stack Apple’s newest product up against its closest competitor, Netbooks. One article that I ran into listed 42 reasons as to why Netbooks are better than iPads. Some of his more convincing reasons include: Java compatibility, multi-tasking, and the inclusion of of USB ports. While it is hard to argue against some of these more compelling reasons, the author fails to mention some of the iPads distinct advantages over Netbooks. I’ve listed five such reasons below:

1) The iPad comes with integrated 3G. The fact that AT&T is not requiring a contract to use the service only underscores this advantage. While it is possible to get 3G network cards in Netbooks, it is not industry standard, at least yet. The iPads integrated, pay per-month 3G access will facilitate its second advantage, which is

2) Web browsing is more pleasurable on a multi-touch screen. The iPad takes the web browsing style that people fell in love with on the iPhone and iTouch to the next level. The added multi-touch ability will make surfing the internet even more fun.

3) Better average battery life. Battery life has been an issue on a number of Netbooks. With the iPad, the battery is standardized and should last 8-10 hours, which is longer than most Netbooks, which average 4-6 hours.

4) The iPad is more powerful. The average processing power of a Netbook is less than that of the iPad. The additional power leads to better gaming, video and e-book experiences.

5) Access to all iPhone/iTouch applications. Undoubtedly, there will be a number of applications that will be specifically designed for the iPad. But, until then, the iPad will still benefit from all of the apps that are available for the iPhone/iTouch. Many of the applications are unique and do not have similar substitutes on Netbooks.

These are just five of a number of different advantages that iPads have over Netbooks. Furthermore, if Apple ever manages to release a version of OS X for the iPad as well, many of the critics’ complaints will be silenced. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how the sales stack up before we can declare any definitive winner.

42 Reasons why Netbooks arer better than iPads

Wired.com author Jon Stokes wrote an interesting article back in August about how the display screen industry was going to change (Wired.com). As consumers we are consistently becoming more obsessed with how clear the picture is on our TV screen, computer screen, or smart phone. Not an HDTV? Why buy it? Can’t see pictures and video crystal-clear on your cell phone? Get a new one!! The push for the better picture is constant and relentless.

The technology spoken of toward the end of Stokes’ article (Organic LED) is supposed by the author to be the next great thing in display technology.  OLED’s do not require the use of a backlight, like regular LED displays, and therefore can be extremely slim – as small as a couple of millimeters.  They also have much better contrast ratios, and run on less power than traditional LED displays.

So why haven’t we seen OLED large-screen TV’s? Why are we still using this sub-par technology? The answer (as always) lies in the cost.  Currently, it is not economically feasible to produce these displays en masse, nor is it feasible to produce them in large sizes.  This stems from the problem of making the substrate onto which the OLED pixels are printed.  The pixels must be printed on the correct substrate in order to perform correctly, and while the actual printing could hypothetically be done with an average laser printer, the substrate itself is much more complicated to produce.

If the problems with the production of this technology could be ironed out more effectively, I think it could easily outpace LED displays in no time.  Samsung has already presented a prototype of an OLED laptop.

Yes. It is translucent. Yet another use for this technology, as the author of the aforementioned article says, the pixels can be printed on completely transparent surfaces, enabling one to have a window in the house double as their TV.

The only area in which I disagree with the author of the Wired article is that OLED, LED, and E-Ink will coexist together in each household. I think it will take some time for OLED to catch on and be economically feasible for companies to produce, but once it does burst onto the market, I don’t think there will be much stopping it from taking over.  Better image quality than LED HD displays, no backlighting so the screen will be easier to read, I just don’t see where this technology can go wrong! Who knows, in 20 years we may be carrying around OLED computers the size of credit cards instead of our oh-so-indispensable smartphones.

I nearly passed out with disbelief when I read, “Apple introduces new US$499 iPad, says it’s more intimate than laptop”!

Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple has now introduced the new Ipad, stating it’s more intimate than a laptop. The Ipad can be used as a device that would be useful for reading books, playing games or watching video. Jobs describes the Ipad as “so much more intimate than a laptop and so much more capable than a smart phone, as a 3rd kind of device, that is better than laptops in some points, like web browsing experience.”

But I have one question for Steve, “how exactly does something that doesn’t even support flash give advanced web browsing experience?” The pad can only run one application at a time and lacks key features such as an optical drive or USB port. The Ipad has no multi task features. One would think a device that aims to displace laptops and costs so much more, that the inability to run multiple applications at once is a major downside.

Apple also advertises the Ipad having a long battery life span of 10H battery life. Yet, why would one need a 10 hour battery life? But yet, Apple has not specified as to what functions will be able to run during those 10 hours. Skyping, for instance, would take much more battery than reading an e-book. Wonder if this is something Steve Jobs has even considered.

The Apple pad models are set to launch in late March of this year. Pricing starting at $500 for 16GB version, $600 for 32GB, and $700 for 64GB (US Dollars). Such an expensive device, during hard economic times, yet Jobs feels this is a big hit and yet even better than a netbook? IPad’s actual price compare to a netbook when a consumer can snag a better equipped netbook for a lower price. I don’t get it. The fact of the matter is that the pad is an overly expensive device. Had it been a few hundred dollars less, it might be something to consider. But for now, I’m sticking with my netbook.

Reading the Overclock review of Asus EEE-PC 1005HA Netbook, the author clearly falls firmly in the pro-Netbook camp, dismissing any suggestion that Netbooks will soon be obsolete (if they’re not already).

The problem with his logic though, is that he waxes poetic about why a factor, such as battery life, would make his beloved Netbook superior to a laptop without explaining why someone would want one in the first place. Just because you can use it for more hours than you can use a laptop, doesn’t mean you necessarily want to.

He is probably right in saying that the iPad won’t be the demise of Netbooks. Based on current consumer sentiment, it looks like the iPad may only manage to bring about its own demise. But neither the iPad nor Netbooks pack the same performance power as a laptop, giving both a ticking clock.

So, why would your average consumer want one? If you need an application-driven device while you’re on the go, you need something bigger with a laptop. If you need it only to operate web-based services, a smart-phone can do that while still fitting in your pocket. And if you’re looking for low-cost, although they seem like a lower cost option, Netbooks offer the least value dollar-for-dollar.

There are certainly reasons to use one, and in some circumstances they are preferable. Take for example the author’s trip to a bookstore cafe. I would want one too in that case–if I wanted a computer in that situation in the first place, that is. And, they are much easier to schlep around a college campus than a laptop, while being better suited to taking lecture notes on than an iPhone.

But the problem that I see that these pro-Netbook articles do not address is that you would still need a “real” computer back at home or in your dorm room to store your files and run more complex programs. And despite the flutters of gadget excitement that usually flare up right before the holidays and dissipate again in spring, the average American consumer has little need or desire to spend a few hundred dollars on something with such minimal practical value.

If the manufacturers can drop the prices while simultaneously increasing usability, they might talk Grandma into needing one. Until then, despite what this reviewer had to say, they are nifty toys that will indeed become obsolete.