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T-Mobile's AWS 3G network gives the phone a fast data connection. Downloads were swift and Web pages loaded fast. The Web browser will default to mobile Web sites, but even when accessing full sites, we didn't have to stay too long for them to load.
On the downside, T-Mobile's 3G network doesn't have quite the coverage of AT&T's network, but it does appear to be faster in our tests. The Cliq supports the 900MHz, 1,700MHz and 2,100MHz 3G bands. The Cliq has a rated battery life of six hours talk time and 13.5 days standby time.
The bottom line: With its brilliant design, user interface improvements, and commendable feature set, the Motorola Cliq gives a big boost to the Android operating system.
Android may refer to:
- A science fiction film released in 1982
- Any robot built to resemble a human
- An adventure board game published by Fantasy Flight Games
But more than all, it’s universally known as:
- A software platform and operating system for mobile devices, developed by Google.
It’s a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel. It was initially developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries.
The introduction of the Android platform on 5 November 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 48 hardware, software, and telecom companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. Google released most of the Android code under the Apache License, a free-software and open source license.
- Ability to record and watch videos with the camcorder mode
- Uploading videos to You Tube and pictures to Picasa directly from the phone
- A new soft keyboard with an "Auto complete" feature
Innovation has led to development of many platforms for mobile phones and these platforms achieve greater importance in the feature and smart phone segments as they enable phones to be more powerful and everywhere. While for long, this segment has been ruled by Symbian and Windows Mobile operating systems (OS), the recent past has seen some new entrants in the OS domain that have made a lot of heads turn with what they have to offer.
To understand the origins of the Android platform, one needs
Among the 34 companies that formed the OHA some of the known names included Google, T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm and Motorola. The alliance wanted to develop a platform that would allow application developers, handset manufacturers and mobile operators to introduce new features and applications for mobile phones, faster and at a lower cost.
Thus the Android platform was defined as, “A fully integrated mobile software stack that consists of an operating system, middleware, user-friendly interface and applications.”
The first Android Software Development Kit (SDK) was launched a week later to the announcement of OHA sowing the seeds of the new open source Android mobile platform. A number of Android prototypes were displayed at the Mobile World Congress 2008, but the first Android-based phone, the HTC Dream, was launched in October 2008.
Being an open source platform, Android provides application developers a wide playground to develop and offer a large number of applications for mobile phones. On the other hand, with more and more Android-based handsets being introduced in the market, operators will be able to provide location-based services and information to users more conveniently and seamlessly.
Similarly, for mobile users, Android promises an all together new level of personalisation. This goes beyond simple changing of ringtones, wallpapers and screensavers. For an Android phone user changing the phone’s dialler, photo gallery or even any of the applications is a possibility.
This platform treats the phone’s core applications and the third party applications equally giving users a wider base of options for enhancing the phone’s capabilities as well as for personalisation. While this means that the possibilities for an Android device are limitless, the question still remains whether this new age OS will be able to deliver everything it promises? Let’s wait and see!
It’s so tough to spot such a Toughbook in
‘TOUGHBOOK’ is a trademarked brand name owned by Panasonic.
In 2005, Panasonic added the Toughbook Arbitrator mobile digital camera and mobile digital video recorder (DVR) system to their line. Toughbook computers are generally used by public safety (police, fire and emergency medical services), utilities, field service, healthcare, construction, plus Federal civilian and military personnel.
The Panasonic Toughbook is a laptop computer created for extreme environments. The system is designed to withstand vibration, drops, spills, extreme temperature, and other rough handling. While originally targeted at military, law enforcement and heavy industrial users, Panasonic has expanded marketing towards a wider audience in recent years.
The Toughbook line has an average annual repair rate of around 3.2%. Panasonic's fully-rugged Toughbook PCs have an average annualized failure of about 1.5%.
Many law enforcement agencies use fully rugged Toughbook laptops in their patrol cars to run computer-assisted dispatch software. Utility companies similarly dispatch field workers, print work orders, and conduct inspections and repairs using these devices. They are often connected by WiFi Wireless LAN, embedded (internal) cellular wide area network (WAN), or via satellite to a dispatch center for real-time records checks and report taking.
Virtually all Toughbook models can have CDMA 1X-EVDO, EDGE, or HSDPA country-wide Wireless WAN capabilities built into the laptop. Panasonic has been one of the earliest adopters of WWAN technology and was the first to incorporate it into laptops. They have extensive test facilities that allow them to finely tune integrated radio modems to deliver superior connectivity. GPS is also offered internally in the Toughbook 19, 28, 29 and 30.
Panasonic markets the Toughbook series in several configurations ranging from business and semi-rugged to fully rugged in both laptop and Tablet PC configurations, as well as several specialty designs (see product list and spec sheets below in "Wireless Capable Models"). Some models, such as the lightweight W8, are
All laptop models have a full magnesium alloy case which is 20 times stronger than the ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) plastic commonly used in laptop construction. Many models have LCD panels designed specifically for visibility during daylight use. Other design elements include a shock-mounted hard drive and, on many models, a moisture and dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad. Available options include integrated mobile broadband (a particular strength for Panasonic),touchscreens, digitizers, and backlit keyboards.
Panasonic markets itself as one of the only remaining core manufacturers of laptop computers, meaning that Panasonic manufactures most of the major parts used in the laptop and assembles the laptop itself. This is opposed to the practice of outsourcing the parts and assembly to a third party manufacturer.
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company market the Toughbook product family into North, Central and South American and European markets exclusively through their network of dealers. These units are not usually sold through consumer retail channels, and most sales are to organizations, rather than individuals. It’s tough to have it in the hands of common people. So, perhaps, the way it’s named as TOUGHBOOK!!
No doubt, so many of our eyes might be attracted by TATA's new Ad ‘DoCoMo’, Or at least our ears, for the peculiar humming it creates!
All because of Tata Tele Services made a strategic alliance with Japanese telecom major NTT DOCOMO. Finally the news flashed as ‘Tata DoCoMo is the latest GSM operator in
NTT DoCoMo, Inc. is the predominant mobile phone operator in
DoCoMo provides phone, video phone (FOMA and Some PHS), i-mode (internet), and mail (i-mode mail, Short Mail, and SMS) services.
DoCoMo was spun off from Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) in August 1991 to take over the mobile cellular operations.
DoCoMo, with its technological capabilities and clarity in services, can race well in market. Experts would make better technologies at the best price. As for the investment part, the joint undertaking could play a vital role for the shareholders.
Instead of paying for 1 min even for lesser than 1 min usage in other networks, on TATA DOCOMO you can pay only for the exact seconds that you talk. That’s the highlight they are focusing to draw the customers.
No doubt, some of our choices may change too in the coming days.
Once it’s 'New improved life' & now it’s 'Experience change'!!
The word ‘Technology’ may describe something like skill, knowledge, expertise, know-how & more like this.
Hereby I'm going to share my vision & the technological developments in any ground that attracts me more.