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Archive for June, 2010

Ever since the technology boom took off in the early 2000’s, new technology is being invented at record rates.  It seems that every time we walk into an electronics store there is array of new devices all created to make our lives easier and more fun.

One new technology that is getting a lot of attention is the new 4G wireless connection, which refers to the fourth generation of cellular wireless standards and is the successor to the 3G standard. It has several applications but one of the most useful is the ability for people to have internet access on the go. Since its invention mobile internet has quickly become the most preferred form of internet access. For everyone with a hectic lifestyle the ability to access internet without having to connect to a modem/cable box is a phenomenal development. Going one step beyond this the fourth generation of wireless actually allows people to have a wireless connection wherever they travel not just in their designated service area.

Besides the convenience of having a next generation wireless connection there are some other benefits worth mentioning. 4G wireless has a vast coverage area which fourth generation networks offer users.  No other generation of mobile internet has been able to achieve such an enormous coverage area.  Also another great benefit receiving a lot attention is the incredible speed of the connection. The latest in wireless has the most dynamic transmission system which can achieve greater presence with less investment. This allows the 4G wireless connection to handle much faster and much heavier.

A great use of this new technology is the ability to work from anywhere. Many times in the past, when people were ready for the much needed vacation they would end up staying at the office very late in order to get things done in time for them to take some time away from the office. There would then inevitability be at least one emergency while they were away that only they could solve. However, this no longer has to be an issue or stress when you have a cutting edge wireless connection. All you need to do is sign up with a leading wireless provider, and then plug the device into your computer. Whether you are skiing in the mountains, lying by the beach or cooking at the campsite the 4G network will allow you to log onto the computer and get things done so you can go back to enjoying you relaxing vacation without the stress of trying to find a local internet café.  

The super fast next generation wireless connection will allow you to download work, music or live video at the click of a button. Some providers even have the technology to set up your connection so that you are able to check home voicemails through your email account so you can quickly learn if there is any emergency while you are away.

The rapid rate of growth for technology lately has been mystifying everyone, even those who are most excited for the arrival of new products and methods. Never before has it been possible to implement change so rapidly, with a number of different breakthroughs in language used to write programs and software, and a vast collection of smart and innovative young minds changing the landscape just as soon as it re-situates itself. It’s no exaggeration to say that things are advancing faster and more efficiently than ever before, and nowhere is this change as apparent as in the way that people are consuming media.

It used to be that only screaming and stressed out brokers had cell phones or pagers, not the entire populace, from your granddaughter to your great-aunt Mildred. Cell phones caught on at such a rapid pace that it seems as though almost everyone is currently carrying one. But for cell phone designers and tech-geeks alike, just having the capability to place a call from anywhere simply wasn’t enough. No, next it was about what a cell phone could do, adding features like video texting and essentially using the networks as forms of wireless internet for customers to be able to do anything from check email to read the gossip pages. The only limitation was that, initially, it was difficult to transfer larger chunks of data, eliminating a lot of live video options.

However, the invention and unveiling of the 4G network means that finally all of the smart phones will finally be able to live up to their full potential. With this new network, which is almost five times faster than the pre-existing technology, it is possible to transfer large amounts of date, including real-time video footage, from cell phone to cell phone (and to computers) without losing quality. This means using an iPhone to have a video conference chat with the office right before the flight takes off, or getting to watch the latest episode of your favorite television show in the cab on the way to the airport, even.

But the new network isn’t just a huge hit for cell phone users. After all, it is a lot more convenient to enjoy the internet on something designed for video and pictures, like a laptop or a desktop computer. And as more and more Americans have laptops for work and for leisure, it’s not an uncommon sight to witness people waiting for trains or stuck at the airport surfing the net. But another new technology, WiMax, has made it so that there’s no need to be near a Wi-Fi hot spot to get online. Just like turning a cell phone on automatically connects you to a network, this new service ensures that getting online anywhere, from a campsite to the middle of Times Square, is just as simple as turning on the computer.

So now, whether it’s for business, pleasure, or the last-minute entertainment of unruly children who are sick of waiting for their delayed flight to grandma’s house, it is possible to get online from practically any location, if you adopt the latest technology. While even a decade ago, this might have meant paying an arm and a leg, the falling prices of the latest advancements, from the fanciest cell phones to incredibly professional and high-tech computers, means that WiMax might be a lot closer to most regular people’s budgets than previously imagined.

Slim phones have come up in a big way in the last couple of years. Motorola has been the guiding force behind this revolution, fueling slim phone’s popularity, initially with Motorola RAZR and its subsequent models and more recently, the Motorola L6. While the members of the RAZR family were of clamshell form, the company decides to come up with a mono-block slim variant to add more strength to their portfolio. This candy-bar handset became very popular within a short span of time, wooing customers across all sections by not only its sleek dimensions, but also with many cutting edge technologies incorporated.

The sleek Motorola L6 boast of slim dimensions of 113 x 49 x 10.9 mm, which till date is one of the most compact handset available. Equally lightweight at mere 86 grams, the Motorola L6 slips easily to any pocket without letting their presence felt. The display of the handset is CSTN based, that can produce more than 65k different shades across its 128 x 160 pixels. It sports a scratch resistant glass aimed to protect the screen from physical wear and tear and thereby remaining ‘new’ for a much longer period of time. The keypad used in the Motorola L6 are the same that are used in RAZR mobile phones – flat and very tactile metal etched keypad that looks good and works great.

The T-MobileMotorola L6 supports triband GSM mobile network and changes its band automatically. This means that you get seamless voice connectivity in more than a hundred countries across five continents without any hassle. The Motorola L6 can also be used to surf the Internet, send instant message or send and receive emails. Built in class 10 GPRS technology provides its user with decent data speed. Built in WAP/XHTML browser of the handset is easy to use and navigate. Local connectivity tools to connect and share information with compatible devices includes Bluetooth and miniUSB.