Broadband internet, whenever this name comes we think of faster browsing, more download speed etc. Without this broadband internet many of us cannot survive a single day! A person like me for whom checking emails is the first activity after waking up cannot think life without internet. There are many broadband service providers like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon and so on and almost every one of them are doing fine in their business. Few names are popular though in this business but it all depends on you which provider you prefer more due to service availability and internet usage.

Technology that brings broadband internet to our homes and offices are DSL, ADSL etc which uses cables. This means you cannot have this service if you need broadband internet on the move! Fortunately mobile broadband technology which is wireless have advanced so much and they provide high speed even when you are in remote places of earth. You may like to check out mobile broadband plans offered by various service providers. I found a site http://www.broadbandexpert.com/ very useful, it has bits of information you need to sign up for an internet plan. You can compare various plans there to see which fits your budget and requirements better and choose that plan. This is much better than hopping around different providers sites and getting confused.

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Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the ‘Samsung AMOLED 12M’, the world’s first 12-megapixel camera phone with a 3-times optical zoom lens. Did I said optical zoom? oh yes it has optical zoom as well. The Samsung AMOLED 12M combines the latest camera technology with the world’s most advanced WVGA (800 x 480) AMOLED full touch screen, providing an exceptional picture-taking experience.

The AMOLED 12M’s 3x optical zoom, featured for the first time on a 12-megapixel camera phone, allows users to bring in the action from far away, producing close-up shots without distortion. The device also features a 2x digital zoom, giving users the full capabilities of a 6x zoom. It comes packed with a host of functions enabling consumers to easily capture, browse and share their images on the move, fully utilizing the brilliant 3.3-inch AMOLED screen. Look and feel of a premium digital compact camera and a dedicated camera power key, users can snap high-definition photos quickly and naturally. The Samsung AMOLED 12M’s rapid image saving allows users to move to the next shot within just 2 seconds, while the phone also provides high-quality video recording (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per second.

The Samsung AMOLED 12M introduces powerful and innovative camera functions. Its Touch Auto-Focus feature permits users to select a focus point with the touch of a finger, after which the lens will automatically track the object, keeping it in focus even as it moves across the screen. The Smart Auto feature lets users capture perfectly balanced images as the camera automatically changes its shooting mode based on the object, background, and lighting. Other features include a Xenon flash, shake reduction, face recognition, and 4GB of built-in memory.

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Xtune introduced a new concept of portable speaker ‘XTS-02tok’ in Korea market, which can be attached to any notebook pc, phone, or music players. Offering up to 6-7 hours of playing time with one charge through USB port, the XTS-02tok supports 3W of output power. Sound is quite loud but don’t expect glass breaking high volume capability from these speakers, those huge wooden boxed woofers still rule here!

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Samsung Electronics showcased a single chip that integrates a capacitive touch screen control function in a mobile display driver IC (DDI). This single chip Touch Embedded DDI solution supports industry demand for simplified system designs, which will enable the use of slimmer form factors in mobile application designs. Initial targeted applications for the Touch Embedded DDI include mobile phones, portable multimedia players (PMP) and MP3 players.

Compared to resistive touch screen control technology, capacitive touch screen control technology allows more advanced features such as soft-touch and multi-touch functions and provides significant improvement in important performance parameters such as optical transmittance and durability.

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Thinkware announced the launch of its new 7-inch DMB navigation device ‘iNAVI LE’ in Korea market.

Using a generous a 7-inch WVGA(800*480) LCD screen, the iNAVI LE is equipped with 500Mh CPU, Ublox5 GPS, 128MB RAM and 64MB ROM. Other features DMB, audio/video playback, game, car dairy and more. It comes in Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue.

Suggested price is 249,000 KRW for 2GB, 289,000 KRW for 4GB and 329,000 KRW for 8GB.

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MEDISON announced the launch of its new high-performance OB/GYN ultrasound system ‘ACCUVIX V20 Prestige’ in Korea market.

Adopting a 19-inch high-resolution flat screen monitor, the ACCUVIX V20 Prestige features industry’s first multi-rendering 3D/4D technology, 3D MXI(Multi-eXtended Imaging). Along with the cutting edge 3D MXI, it also comes with extended diagnostic tools including DMR+(DynamicMR+), Auto IMT and Panoramic imaging technology.

With sophisticated image processing technology and automated diagnostic tools, MEDISON customers can get a rich and full experience on outstanding imaging performance and enhanced functionality for OB/GYN and general imaging as well. Especially DMR+(DynamicMR+) is fully optimized for evaluating detailed obstetrical, pelvic and abdominal anatomy. Besides, it provides 360-degree articulated monitor arm, ergonomic key grouping and 19-inch flat LCD with haze eliminating filter, allowing users to diagnose in ideal environment at daily practice.

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I-SMART, a product supplied as OEM to SK Networks, has drawn a big attention as a product with the best performance but least errors out of smart alarm systems that had been introduced so far in the fields of after-markets earlier before its launching while passing through all the domestic accreditation on proximity sensor module for the first time in the nation.

Smart Key System for Automobiles indicates a system with a function to let an automobile open the doors by themselves or automatically lock the doors as approaching the vehicle or a function for security to block starting-up in a time without a remote controller, and is mainly applied to imported cars of high class or newly launched vehicles.

Also, I-SMART has its characteristic of having solved a risk of vehicle burglary by ‘wireless hacking with using remote controller for automobiles’, which has been issued overseas recently, not to be hacked by applying algorithms and establishing even stronger security system than existing products through the encoding algorithm which was developed on our own; and has received good responses from clients by loading the functions of automatic opening doors and starting-up.

Executive Sehoon Oh of Smart-On Communication mentioned, “Heated responses from clients about I-SMART are perceived that providing clients with maximum price merits by the highest class of functions and composition while holding the price as much as the existing products of start-up alarm for automobiles has greatly appealed those clients who are interested in smart keys”, and continued, “Starting from the successful launching of I-SMART this time, we are planning to expand further the market through Slim Smart Key, Smart Button Start, and specialized devices related to automobiles that will be introduced later and outstretch aggressive marketing in order for much more clients to try to experience those products with the best functions! applied the only unrivaled technology of Smart-On Communication.”

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A very close friend of mine had finally decided to buy a laptop. He used to visit cyber cafes often and spend a lot of money for surfing websites. There he wasted both his time and money because the computers were slow, net speed was low and since the computer was not his own, he cannot save any private data on it. Due to this he always had to carry blank CD’s and pen drives etc borrowed from friends. To put an end to all this, I took him to computer store where his eyes twinkled seeing flashy laptops. Hearing the price he said lets go home back and he’s fine with cyber café’s only. To make him calm down, I first asked the computer dealer to get us a glass of cold water and then I asked him what type of work he does on a computer. He said the usual things like browsing websites, sending emails, listening music, typing something on word processor, sometimes watching movie etc. At this point I asked him a simple question, “Suppose you own two vehicles, one is a V8 engine SUV and other is a nice small hatchback car with all the luxury features and if you have to go to buy an ice cream from market which is very near to your home then which vehicle would you use?” Answer is a no-brainer and its obvious one would take the small hatchback car because its fuel efficient, it’s easy to park and does the job well without any problem. Then I said why would you buy an expensive laptop with fastest processor when you are not going to use it at its full potential ever?

I asked the dealer to show us Samsung Laptop NC10 which is Intel Atom based laptop and it’s priced much lower than other laptops. Intel Atom is a decent processor for mobile computing, it consumes less power and it can do all the daily work a normal laptop user does. The best part about NC 10 is that it gives as much as 10 hours of battery backup while others will just shut down after 2 or 3 hours or usage. Adding to the good battery backup, NC 10 is very portable with its 10.2 inches screen. Though this screen may look small but it can display at quite decent resolution of 1024 x 600-pixel. Hard disk size is 160GB which is enough for most laptop users. I had a documentary movie with me in my pen drive and upon playing I found that sound output is quite impressive, no doubt the built 2.1 channel speakers with SRS are doing their job well here. This is something we don’t find in many premium laptops as well. NC 10 built quality is excellent and you can get the feel of it from its keyboard which is very nice to use and its very typing friendly. Review at cnet says that it has the best keyboard in netbook category. With a price tag of Rs. 28,477 (or USD 499), it may be a bit higher from other Atom based laptops available in market but the quality it offers justifies its slightly higher price. If you have used this laptop or happen to own one, then please do share your experience or just anything you want to comment about this laptop.

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SEOUL, Korea — VIBEBS (www.vibeworld.co.kr) is drawing the attention of world buyers with its in-ear vibration earphone, codenamed ‘80dB’ during 2009 Singapore Expo, June 16 to 18.

Featuring vibration functionality for bodily sensation, the 80db adopts the company’s exclusive vibe-sound function and offers unique excitement of games or music with vibration.

A company officials said that it is different from existing bone conduction headphone in that the former allows you to actually feel music or game while the latter transmits only sound.

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Samsung Electronics unveiled ‘LD220′, the world’s first USB monitor dedicated to notebook pc during World IT Show 2009 in Korea market. It supports 300cd/m2 of brightness, 30,000:1 contrast ratio and 5ms response speed. As you can see from the image itself that this LCD is not the brightest LCD yet it will be a cool gadget to have in your room. The design is a typical Samsung (which is quite good) and with just one USB cable connection, its almost a clutter free device on the desk!

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