the iPad. Essentially the iPad "fills the gap" in between smartphones and laptops. One question remains to be answered, is there a need for a device to bridge the gap in between the two technologies? We're not sure yet, but there is one thing we know, the iPad has some issues... below are 5 of the most glaring.
Are you planning on purchasing an iPad? Let us know.
1.) The Name
Numerous names were being thrown around in the months/weeks leading up to the release (iTablet, iSlate, iPad) but which name was Apple going to choose? I had grown accustomed to referring to the device as the iTablet, I could even see calling it the iSlate… but iPad never seemed quite right. Why would Apple want to name their new product something that sounds so familiar to the iPod? Some people are objecting to the name referring to it as the "iTampon".
Talk about foresight, this Mad TV iPad skit aired several years ago... and easily became 10x funnier.
2.) No Multitasking
Are you serious... who thought this was a good idea? How can the iPad even compete with Netbooks if you can’t multitask? This means that if you're writing a document you can't listen to music, you can’t have TweetDeck open if you want to check your email, you can only do one thing at a time, which has always been a complaint with the iPhone.
3.) No Camera
Why is there no camera on the iPad, front or back? It's got a microphone… but no camera. Look at the size of the case that surrounds the screen, there is ample space for a camera. The iPad should've at least came with a 3-megapixel camera built in. As it stands, this means no iChat/Skype chat for you. Good move Apple, good move.
4.) Huge Ridiculous Adapters
Want to access your camera or plug in something USB… well there’s an adapter for that, actually 2 separate adapters both excessively huge.
5.) Same Touch Keyboard
The iPad needed to re-revolutionize the keypad for touchscreen devices, make it easier to use. So what did we get... just a larger version of what we already had. It’ll be incredibly hard to type on, unless you're lying flat with your knees holding the device up, or you buy the iPad Case (essentially an book cover).
BONUS: No Flash (We just couldn't stop at 5)
Most of us are probably accustomed to Apple devices not being Flash compatible, but if Apple is truly wanting to compete with other Netbooks they need to remedy this. With a larger screen comes more responsibilities, i.e. you can't just leave gigantic holes in the middle of webpages if you claim it to be "the best web experience you've ever had".
The iPad is still in its infancy, so we're sure that it'll get better with time. Only time will tell if Apple's iPad will be a success or an iFlop.
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
GOOGLE PHONE NEXUS ONE CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERLEY LACKING
Google under fire over customer care
12/01/2010 09:07:37
Google has been criticised for its customer care.
The search engine giant has come under fire since the release of its Nexus One smartphone.
Customers have complained that they are unable to talk to a call centre agent.
Instead, they are given an email contact with a 48-hour delay on replies.
Andy Rubin, vice-president of engineering at Google, said that the firm has to "get better at customer service".
Users have complained that turning to their service providers, which could result in lengthy call centre waiting times in their search to speak with a consumer care agent.
One consumer using Google's online complaints system said: "I guess I was under the wrong impression but I thought Google would handle the service on the phone."
Recently, Avaya's global managing director of services marketing Paul Dunay said that customer care should be a key concern for businesses.
He commented that we are now entering the "age of customer service", which could result in greater emphasis being placed on call centre operations.
12/01/2010 09:07:37
Google has been criticised for its customer care.
The search engine giant has come under fire since the release of its Nexus One smartphone.
Customers have complained that they are unable to talk to a call centre agent.
Instead, they are given an email contact with a 48-hour delay on replies.
Andy Rubin, vice-president of engineering at Google, said that the firm has to "get better at customer service".
Users have complained that turning to their service providers, which could result in lengthy call centre waiting times in their search to speak with a consumer care agent.
One consumer using Google's online complaints system said: "I guess I was under the wrong impression but I thought Google would handle the service on the phone."
Recently, Avaya's global managing director of services marketing Paul Dunay said that customer care should be a key concern for businesses.
He commented that we are now entering the "age of customer service", which could result in greater emphasis being placed on call centre operations.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Mobile Phone Repairs..Your Rights
If you are buying a mobile phone, it must be of satisfactory quality, fit for its purpose and as described.
When a mobile phone doesn’t meet some or all of these conditions, follow the advice below:
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If you have only had the phone a few weeks or haven’t had a reasonable opportunity to check it, you are probably entitled to a refund for a fault or poor description, or alternatively you may request a replacement.
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If the fault is only minor and can easily be put right, it is reasonable to accept a repair. This won’t stop you claiming a replacement or refund if the repair turns out to be unsatisfactory.
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If you have had the phone longer than a few weeks or have had a reasonable opportunity to check it, you are probably still entitled to a repair or replacement. A repair should be carried out within a reasonable period of time and without causing you significant inconvenience. Any repair should restore it to a satisfactory condition. If this does not happen, you are entitled to a replacement or compensation. This could be a sum of money or the cost of having somebody else repair the phone.
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If the phone cannot be replaced or repaired economically, you are entitled to a refund. The trader may make a reduction from the price you paid to allow for the use you have had from the phone.
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If you are out of pocket in any other way, you may be entitled to compensation over and above the price of the phone.
The trader must sort out your problem, not the manufacturer
Remember, if you are entitled to a refund, replacement, repair or compensation, it is the trader who must sort out your problem. The trader cannot tell you to go back to the manufacturer or to claim through a guarantee or warranty.
When a mobile phone doesn’t meet some or all of these conditions, follow the advice below:
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If you have only had the phone a few weeks or haven’t had a reasonable opportunity to check it, you are probably entitled to a refund for a fault or poor description, or alternatively you may request a replacement.
*
If the fault is only minor and can easily be put right, it is reasonable to accept a repair. This won’t stop you claiming a replacement or refund if the repair turns out to be unsatisfactory.
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If you have had the phone longer than a few weeks or have had a reasonable opportunity to check it, you are probably still entitled to a repair or replacement. A repair should be carried out within a reasonable period of time and without causing you significant inconvenience. Any repair should restore it to a satisfactory condition. If this does not happen, you are entitled to a replacement or compensation. This could be a sum of money or the cost of having somebody else repair the phone.
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If the phone cannot be replaced or repaired economically, you are entitled to a refund. The trader may make a reduction from the price you paid to allow for the use you have had from the phone.
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If you are out of pocket in any other way, you may be entitled to compensation over and above the price of the phone.
The trader must sort out your problem, not the manufacturer
Remember, if you are entitled to a refund, replacement, repair or compensation, it is the trader who must sort out your problem. The trader cannot tell you to go back to the manufacturer or to claim through a guarantee or warranty.
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Repair iphone Lcd Screen
Do It Yourself iphone screen repair
You can try to replace the screen yourself by getting the parts, tools, etc from third party vendors. There are several companies that provide iPhone repair services and the charges range from £150 to £250. I will list a couple of the ones I ran across:
1. INTELLIGY.BIZ – These guys will do a LCD screen replacement for around £125, which is not a bad price. They have a 30 day warranty on all parts and repairs. This is a good deal because you send it to them and let them do the actual hard work.
2.MobilePhone-Repairs – With this company, you can order all the necessary parts and then replace the screen yourself. You can either buy the entire replacement kit, which costs £180 for the iPhone 3G or just buy the replacement LCD or replacement Touch Panel for $50 and $40, respectively.
3. Dr Cell Phone – These guys will replace a cracked screen for $100. If the screen is cracked and the inner LCD is broken also, then it will cost $200. They also have a whole bunch of other services for the iPhone 3G, including repairing the Home button, replacing the microphone, replacing the battery, etc.
If you are really tech savvy and know how to fix things yourself, you can go to YouTube and watch videos of people who have repaired their phones themselves! However, I would only recommend this solution if you REALLY know what you are doing.
iPhone Screen Disassembly and Replacement
iPhone 3G Screen Disassembly and Replacement
Both of these videos are actually from the second company mentioned above, PDAParts.
DIY iPhone Screen Replacement
These are really all of the ways you can go about getting your screen fixed. Unfortunately, there is no easy or cheap way, unless you get super lucky at your local Apple store.
If you live in a big city, it might be worth trying to go to 3 or 4 different Apple stores and crying your eyes out when you get there! Enjoy!
You can try to replace the screen yourself by getting the parts, tools, etc from third party vendors. There are several companies that provide iPhone repair services and the charges range from £150 to £250. I will list a couple of the ones I ran across:
1. INTELLIGY.BIZ – These guys will do a LCD screen replacement for around £125, which is not a bad price. They have a 30 day warranty on all parts and repairs. This is a good deal because you send it to them and let them do the actual hard work.
2.MobilePhone-Repairs – With this company, you can order all the necessary parts and then replace the screen yourself. You can either buy the entire replacement kit, which costs £180 for the iPhone 3G or just buy the replacement LCD or replacement Touch Panel for $50 and $40, respectively.
3. Dr Cell Phone – These guys will replace a cracked screen for $100. If the screen is cracked and the inner LCD is broken also, then it will cost $200. They also have a whole bunch of other services for the iPhone 3G, including repairing the Home button, replacing the microphone, replacing the battery, etc.
If you are really tech savvy and know how to fix things yourself, you can go to YouTube and watch videos of people who have repaired their phones themselves! However, I would only recommend this solution if you REALLY know what you are doing.
iPhone Screen Disassembly and Replacement
iPhone 3G Screen Disassembly and Replacement
Both of these videos are actually from the second company mentioned above, PDAParts.
DIY iPhone Screen Replacement
These are really all of the ways you can go about getting your screen fixed. Unfortunately, there is no easy or cheap way, unless you get super lucky at your local Apple store.
If you live in a big city, it might be worth trying to go to 3 or 4 different Apple stores and crying your eyes out when you get there! Enjoy!
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Malaysia warns of jail for text-messaging behind the wheel
Malaysia warns of jail for text-messaging behind the wheel
Malaysian motorists who read or send SMS text messages while behind the wheel face going to jail, authorities warned in a report Wednesday, saying texting is more dangerous than talking on the phone. Malaysia’s Road Transport Department last year nabbed 600 motorists for using text messaging services and is setting its sights on catching more, according to the New Straits Times. “Using the SMS while driving is more dangerous than talking on the handphone. You would have to concentrate on the message being sent. How can you keep your eyes on the road while doing this?” the department’s enforcement director Solah Mat Hassan was quoted as saying
Malaysian motorists who read or send SMS text messages while behind the wheel face going to jail, authorities warned in a report Wednesday, saying texting is more dangerous than talking on the phone. Malaysia’s Road Transport Department last year nabbed 600 motorists for using text messaging services and is setting its sights on catching more, according to the New Straits Times. “Using the SMS while driving is more dangerous than talking on the handphone. You would have to concentrate on the message being sent. How can you keep your eyes on the road while doing this?” the department’s enforcement director Solah Mat Hassan was quoted as saying
Monday, 30 March 2009
New Text Recovery tool now available
Sim Card Data Recovery Software offers prominent flexible solution for regaining all your missing or misplaced data and information from mobile phone sim cards. Mobile phone sim card undelete utility recovers accidentally deleted text messages, contact numbers and other important data stored in your mobile phone sim card.
TEXT RECOVERY TOOL
Sim card restoration utility supports easy recovery of sim card data from cases like accidental or intentional data deletion, virus corrupted sim cards, software/ hardware failure and many more. Mobile sim card salvager program even displays ICC Mobile Identification number, IMSI number, Service provider name etc. Sim card data manager utility supports all GSM sim cards subscribed to any national or international sim card service provider.
Sim card data backup tool has impressive user-friendly graphical interface and no technical learning or skills needed to operate the software. Sim card forensic data recovery utility can easily be operated by common mobile users and widely used during various investigations and forensic research.
TEXT RECOVERY TOOL
Sim card restoration utility supports easy recovery of sim card data from cases like accidental or intentional data deletion, virus corrupted sim cards, software/ hardware failure and many more. Mobile sim card salvager program even displays ICC Mobile Identification number, IMSI number, Service provider name etc. Sim card data manager utility supports all GSM sim cards subscribed to any national or international sim card service provider.
Sim card data backup tool has impressive user-friendly graphical interface and no technical learning or skills needed to operate the software. Sim card forensic data recovery utility can easily be operated by common mobile users and widely used during various investigations and forensic research.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Brits Naive about Mobile Phone Security
Over four million people in the UK keep highly sensitive identity data stored unsecured on their mobile handset, according to research by Credant Technologies.
One in six (16%) of those surveyed were found to store bank account details on their mobile phones, whilst almost a quarter (24%) keep passwords and pin codes on their handsets.
One in ten use their phone to store credit card details, and a similar number (11%) store their social security and inland revenue information.
In total, 80% of mobile phone users keep data on their handsets that could be used to steal their identity if their phone got into the wrong hands.
Meanwhile, four in ten of those polled said they have no password protection on their mobile device.
Sensitive business data could also be found on many handsets, with 99% of those surveyed using their mobile for work despite 26% being instructed not to do so.
Three quarters (77%) keep business names and addresses on their phone, three in ten use their handset as a business diary, whilst a third (35%) use their phone to send and receive business emails.
Paul Huntingdon, public sector director at Credant, said: “Once you have access to someone’s emails, passwords, birthdays, business diary, documents, children’s names and pets you can easily masquerade as that person.
“People are ignorant to how easy a professional thief could take over their life and effectively destroy it.”
One in six (16%) of those surveyed were found to store bank account details on their mobile phones, whilst almost a quarter (24%) keep passwords and pin codes on their handsets.
One in ten use their phone to store credit card details, and a similar number (11%) store their social security and inland revenue information.
In total, 80% of mobile phone users keep data on their handsets that could be used to steal their identity if their phone got into the wrong hands.
Meanwhile, four in ten of those polled said they have no password protection on their mobile device.
Sensitive business data could also be found on many handsets, with 99% of those surveyed using their mobile for work despite 26% being instructed not to do so.
Three quarters (77%) keep business names and addresses on their phone, three in ten use their handset as a business diary, whilst a third (35%) use their phone to send and receive business emails.
Paul Huntingdon, public sector director at Credant, said: “Once you have access to someone’s emails, passwords, birthdays, business diary, documents, children’s names and pets you can easily masquerade as that person.
“People are ignorant to how easy a professional thief could take over their life and effectively destroy it.”
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