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New ‘Easy Calendar’ iPhone App Promises Less Hassle in Keeping a Calendar

Amstelveen, The Netherlands (PRWEB) March 9, 2011

Easy Calendar released a brand new week calendar app that is all about making it easier and quicker to add and edit appointments in the iPhone calendar. It does this by distinguishing between frequent and less frequent tasks.

With most calendar apps, one has to navigate through multiple screens to create an appointment. Easy Calendar uses a single screen that requires just three taps to add a new entry.

Always having your calendar with you is one of the obvious attractions of having a smartphone. Because it is one of the most commonly used applications, the actual usability of such apps deserves more than average attention.

?I left my handwritten calendar at home since I got my Palm PDA in the late ?90s,? says Jos Jong, one of the creators of Easy Calendar. ?With that experience in mind, all current iPhone calendars were too much of a struggle to me. They seem not to be designed around a typical situation with somebody on the phone or face-to-face. In most cases, it should be enough to tap on a day, select a time, and enter a short text,? he continues.

Accidentally discussing these thoughts with his nephew, Tom van Zummeren, a software engineer, spontaneously led to a family business. ?I never bothered to keep a calendar on my iPhone because it was too much of a hassle,? Tom claims. ?we both recognized there was value in something really simple to use.? Tom?s brother, Jim, a graphical designer, was added to the team eventually. Their cooperative design follows the 80/20 rule: simplicity at its core, but still possible to access advanced features like repeating events or setting an alarm when required.

Easy Calendar is a week-view-only design that works best for people that keep not more than a few appointments per day (not a fully loaded business schedule).

Because it integrates with the native iPhone calendar, it benefits from iTunes and MobileMe synchronization.

An interesting feature is the way events can be moved. one can actually browse through the calendar itself to select a new date. this works better than with other calendar apps because it shows you the existing appointments instead of the typical date selection wheel.

Easy Calendar can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store. The development team can be contacted for support on .

Visit the easy-calendar.com for some videos comparing Easy Calendar with the native iPhone Calendar.

A press kit is available at easy-calendar.com/press/press-kit.zip.

For promo codes to support your review or other questions, feel free to contact Jos Jong (jos.jong(at)easy-calendar(dot)com).

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P-Rod and TSO Studios reveal iPhone skateboarding app

Photo of Paul Rodriquez courtesy of Alli Sportsallisports.com/mediakit

About the app

P-Rod's and TSO Skate's new iPhone app collaboration features visual trick tutorials from three different camera angles with video that may be manipulated to either slow down or speed up the action depending on the viewer's preference. Other iPhone app features include written trick tutorials to correspond with the video tutorials, as well as App Store access. The initial cost of P-Rod's iPhone app is $4.99 but skaters will be able to purchase additional app components as time goes on. The supplementary app components projected for future release include skate videos and bonus sets of trick tutorials by both P-Rod and others.

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About TSO Studios

For those that are unfamiliar with TSO Studios and its division TSO Skate, it is a company that is affiliated with long-time ESPN host and skateboarder Sal Masekela. The company focuses its efforts on creating an array of instructional videos by action sports pros for action sports amateurs. at the moment, P-Rod is the only member of the company's skate team, but more pro skaters are expected to be added to the team in the future.

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Avionics News from Oshkosh

August 23, 2011 Aerospace Industry

Rockwell Collins Returns

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Rockwell Collins welcomed visitors to its pleasantly air-conditioned pavilion to share new technologies that are coming soon to cabin-class cockpits, including a touchscreen interface for the Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.

Rockwell Collins tested the touchscreen concept extensively with focus groups, with the goal of providing a way for pilots to keep their eyes forward instead of buried in a center console when manipulating avionics. the Rockwell Collins touchscreen PFD and MFD Pro Line Fusion system is targeted at a wide sector of the market, from single-engine turboprops and light jets to Part 25 jets.

The touchscreen system is designed to appeal both to older pilots who prefer inputting using knobs and buttons and younger pilots who find touchscreens more natural. the moving map allows pilots to touch any point on the map and select that as a new waypoint. the Fusion system then automatically incorporates the rerouting into the flight plan in the FMS. CAS messages are treated in a new way by the Fusion touchscreen. When a CAS message lights up, the pilot can touch the message and Fusion automatically pops up the applicable synoptic and checklist. other touchscreen features include easy access to full performance calculations, weight and balance, fuel planning, V speeds, checklists and approach and en route charts.

iPadSynthetic Vision

On the other end of the avionics spectrum are the ever-proliferating applications for Apple’s iPad tablet computer. in a demonstration of the extreme capabilities of the iPad, Hilton Software’s latest Version 6.0 upgrade to its WingX Pro7 navigation and chart display app went live on Apple’s AppStore during AirVenture, offering synthetic vision (SV) display on the iPad. Now, said company founder Hilton Goldstein, “you can look through the weather and see the runway in front of you.”

There are two ways to display SV on the iPad in WingX, either with or without an attitude heading reference system (AHRS). Without the AHRS, WingX’s SV is static, displaying the animated view of the outside world including mountains, obstacles and so on, but without pitch and bank. with an AHRS, the horizon tilts and banks, just like synthetic vision on a panel-mounted display.

SV for WingX resulted from some fortuitous meetings, first between Goldstein and Bruce Shankle, founder and CEO of BA3, a Raleigh, N.C., software developer. Shankle had been trying to develop SV software on mobile devices since 1998, after losing his instruments during an IFR flight in a Cessna 172, but the computer hardware available then wasn’t up to the task of running an SV platform. “When I got down, I said, ‘this has got to be solved, it’s just too unsafe,’” Shankle said. “I had been following the development of WingX, so when I approached [Goldstein], we had been thinking the same thing all along.”

Ananda Leon, a mechanical engineer and pilot, and her father, Ruben, an aerospace engineer and pilot, were at the Sun ’n’ Fun show in April, displaying their company Levil Technology’s wares. Levil makes AHRS-driven flight displays running on PC-based hardware, and the Leons had also developed tiny battery-powered AHRS units. the AD-Mini G provides data for attitude, magnetic heading, airspeed, pressure altitude, vertical speed and turn coordinator for $995. the Mini G without air data is just $795, and both can communicate via Wi-Fi with an iPad and allow WingX’s SV to pitch and bank.

At Sun ’n’ Fun, Ananda visited all the iPad developers to see if they were interested in the Mini G. Goldstein and Shankle jumped on the opportunity, and the result is the AHRS-driven WingX SV, which costs $99.95 a year (in addition to the $99.95 cost of WingX Pro7).

WingX SV uses the high-resolution terrain database derived from NASA’s Space Shuttle ground imaging program. in WingX SV, a zero-pitch line shows the aircraft’s attitude in relation to nearby terrain. and terrain and obstacles above or slightly below the airplane’s altitude are color-coded red and yellow. Pilots can position WingX at any airport and use SV to “look” around an airport to get a preview of the terrain.

Useful App

GlobalAir.com’s new fuel price iPad/iPhone app delivers up-to-date avgas and jet-A prices in a simple and intuitive format. Unlike many other aviation apps that try to cram in as many features as possible, FBO Fuel Prices has only one purpose: to help you find the lowest 100LL and jet-A prices at airports in the U.S.

The app, which went live in Apple’s AppStore during AirVenture, sells for $3.99. You can search for airports using airport IDs or by city and state. a range selector lets you see fuel prices at nearby airports. after the user enters the airport, the app outputs a list of airports within the selected range, including the lowest price at each airport as well as its longest runway, the distance from the selected airport and whether the fuel is full or self-serve. the airports appear in two formats on a split screen. the top shows a Google map with push-pin symbols next to each airport, and you can touch the pin to pull up that airport’s information. the bottom of the split screen shows the listed airports.

The list itself is a handy feature; you can quickly see that flying an extra 10 miles from a major metropolitan airport will save you dollars per gallon. Touch the airport, and the next screen shows the FBOs at the airport and their fuel prices, including the last date that prices were updated. each FBO has a contact button so you can email the FBO with arrival plans or questions about services, ramp fees and so on.

While FBO Fuel Prices needs to connect to the Internet to update the data and to connect to the Airport Resource Center, the app’s developer cleverly made it work offline, too. as long as you update the data before you take off, you can use FBO Fuel Prices in the air to pick a reasonably priced destination.

Touchscreen Trend

Avidyne also signaled that it is joining the push into touchscreen avionics control with the launch of the IFD540 FMS/GPS/navcom system. the IFD540 is a plug-and-play replacement for Garmin’s GNS530 navigator, slotting into the Garmin tray and taking up the same panel real estate. the 10-watt IFD540 will begin shipping in the second half of next year and retails for $16,995. a 16-watt upgrade costs $4,995. Integrated Taws-B will be available for $7,995. the IFD540 weighs exactly the same as the GNS530, thus no change to the weight-and-balance form is needed, although the equipment list and logbooks will need updating.

In keeping with the goal of making its avionics easy to use, Avidyne retains dedicated buttons and line select keys in the IFD540 so pilots can use either the touchscreen or physical controls. “You can do virtually all functions in either mode,” said Avidyne president and CEO Dan Schwinn. “We realized that dual-mode is a useful thing and think it’s going to be an advantage.”

The IFD540 is part of a suite of plug-and-play avionics offered by Avidyne, which also includes the AMX240 stereo audio panel, AXP340 mode-S extended squitter transponder and attitude-based DFC90 digital autopilot.

The new AMX240 replaces the Garmin GMA340 and PS Engineering PMA800 audio panels. AMX240 features include marker beacon receiver, Bluetooth music and full-duplex cellphone interface, dedicated pilot, copilot and passengers intercom volume controls, a replay button for repeating the last ATC communication, and dedicated split button so one pilot can transmit on Com 1 while the other pilot can transmit on Com 2. Priced at $2,395, the AMX240 will begin shipping early next year.

Avidyne’s new mode-S AXP340 transponder is a slide-in replacement for the popular Bendix/King KT76A and KT78A Mode A/C transponders. Retailing for $5,995, including connector kit and mounting tray but not antenna, the AXP340 will be available in early 2012.

Connecting to Aspen

Aspen Avionics and AvConnect demonstrated a new way of entering flight data into and extracting information from avionics systems at AirVenture. AvConnect (an AvFusion company) partnered with Aspen to launch the Connected Panel technology, which will allow pilots to use mobile devices to communicate with avionics systems.

The new system’s hardware consists of the CG100 Connected Panel unit, which will be mounted behind the instrument panel. the CG100 has USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity and flash memory storage. Aspen and AvConnect are inviting third-party companies to develop hardware and software applications that work with the Connected Panel technology.

The first application is Aspen’s Connected Pilot, which sells for less than $2,500 and includes the CG100 box and the Aircraft Manager iPad app from AvConnect. App maker ForeFlight will release a new ForeFlight Mobile version for Connected Pilot, which pilots can use to synchronize flight plans between the iPad and the Honeywell Bendix/King KSN 770, wirelessly. When looking up airport information on ForeFlight with the iPad, pilots will also be able to populate that airport’s frequencies into the KSN 770 radio’s standby frequency window.

The Connected Panel is intended to be an open system, for which other companies can develop products. some that have committed to building Connected Panel-enabled products include Avidyne, Jeppesen, JP Instruments, Parrot, Pinnacle Aerospace, PS Engineering, Seattle Avionics and Sporty’s Pilot Shop. Connected Panel is also designed to work with mobile devices using the Android operating system.

Aspen hoped to have its new synthetic vision software certified by AirVenture, but “the development and certification process has taken longer than we anticipated,” said vice president of marketing Brad Hayden. Certification was imminent, and the synthetic vision for the Aspen Evolution displays will sell for $2,995, “the lowest-priced certified synthetic vision,” he said.

Aspen did receive FAA TSO and STC certification on July 25 for Version 2.3.1 of the Evolution display software. the new software is free for Aspen PFD and MFD owners, but dealers will have to do the installation. Features added in 2.3.1 include improved display of taxi diagrams, approach charts, metars and TAFs, knob functionality improvements, one-button reversionary PFD setup, user setting retention improvements and a feature that will make Aspen displays more appealing to turbine aircraft operators, support for Vmo and Mmo redline and Mach number display.

Experimental ADS-B

Garmin announced a new ADS-B transponder targeting the experimental market, another sign that the inexorable move to meet the 2020 ADS-B out compliance deadline is well under way and at an affordable price. the new GTX 23 ES is a mode-S 1090ES (extended squitter) remote-mount transponder designed to work with Garmin’s G3X glass cockpit. Priced at $2,199, the GTX 23 works at any altitude and in any country where 1090ES will be required. with 250 watts of power output, the GTX 23 offers auto standby, traffic information services interface and ability to transmit aircraft flight ID, position, altitude, velocity, climb/descent, and heading information. the advantage of the GTX 23 ES is that it combines the transponder and ADS-B out capabilities, eliminating the need to install a separate mode-S transponder and 978 UAT ADS-B out transmitter.

A Heaping of Headsets

It wouldn’t be AirVenture without a headset manufacturer upping the ante on active noise reduction (ANR) headset design. This year, Sennheiser raised the stakes in the high-end (ANR) headset wars with the release of the S1 Digital. and Lightspeed brought out a new version of its Zulu line, the Zulu 2.

Regular price for the S1 is $995 for the rest of this year, after which it will increase to $1,095. the S1 Digital will run for 25 hours with Bluetooth on, using two lithium AA batteries, or 40 hours with Bluetooth off. the S1 Digital includes built-in Bluetooth for wireless connection to mobile phones and music players. Music mutes automatically during communications with ATC. BMW Group DesignworksUSA partnered with Sennheiser on the S1 design.

The S1 Digital incorporates many new features that should appeal to pilots who are looking for that just-right headset. Chief among these is the S1’s adaptive ANR NoiseGard technology, activated by a “Smart Update” button on the outside of the left ear cup. each time the user pushes the button, the headset measures then adjusts to the existing noise environment, maximizing the noise cancelation. a pilot might, for example, push the Smart Update button during takeoff, then push it again after leveling off in cruise.

Sennheiser engineers placed two microphones on the outside of the ear cups and two on the inside, which allows for optimum noise canceling in a variety of noise environments. most ANR headsets use analog filters, according to engineer Heinrich Esser, and these filters are static, which can be optimized for certain noise circumstances. with powerful digital signal processors, noise-canceling can be adjusted using carefully designed algorithms.

Because the S1 Digital is designed for a larger variety of head sizes, it has to be more adjustable to fit comfortably on every head. the headband has three ear cup contact-pressure adjustments on each side, ranging from five to seven newtons. for older pilots with some high-frequency hearing loss, a control offers three steps of treble boost, which can help improve speech intelligibility.

Lightspeed Aviation’s new Zulu 2 with LightComfort design adds new comfort, clarity and quiet to the ANR headset arena, using patent-pending acoustic technology. the analog Zulu 2 sells for $900, and Lightspeed offers a trade-in program for any brand of headset. the traded-in headsets are either refurbished and donated to missionary pilots or destroyed.

On the subject of digital-versus-analog ANR, Lightspeed president Allan Schrader said that pilots should judge for themselves by testing the headsets. Digital headsets have been around for more than a decade, he said, but the way the design is implemented has a greater effect. “In each case there are advantages and disadvantages. in the end, we’re trying to create consistent noise reduction.”

Last year, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation donated $100,000 to 20 nonprofit aviation organizations. When buying a Lightspeed headset, buyers can designate which organization will receive $50 of the purchase price. Pilots are also invited to vote for their favorite aviation charity, and the top five vote-getters each receive at least $10,000.

Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck

Jeppesen’s Mobile FliteDeck adds new functionality to the iPad, including en route charts and geo-referenced (own-ship) position display on GPS-equipped iPads. Mobile FliteDeck is a complete cockpit paper replacement, ousting all Jeppesen paper charts in an Airway Manual subscription, worldwide. Jeppesen plans to add more features later this year, including flight planning and graphical and textual weather data.

CMC Electronics

Esterline CMC Electronics brought the original Cirrus SR22 equipped with the SmartDeck avionics suite to AirVenture, although the company currently has no plans to offer an upgrade program for the Cirrus airplanes. SmartDeck offers the latest technology, including synthetic vision, and is easily upgradeable to ADS-B requirements. while touchscreens are suddenly popular with most avionics manufacturers, CMC is still studying touchscreens and how they would effectively fit with SmartDeck, according to Patrick Champagne, v-p of cockpits and systems integration.

Baron Mobile Link

The long-awaited capability to add XM WX satellite weather to the iPad is over, and Baron Services is now selling the Mobile Link device that connects an XM receiver with mobile devices (iPad and Android). the Mobile Link box costs $199.99 and works with any XM WX receiver, including those available from Heads Up Technologies. a bundled Mobile Link with XM receiver sells for $1,124. Developers of Android and iPad apps are already working on incorporating the XM feed, and these will include popular apps like ForeFlight Mobile HD, WingX Pro7, RMS Technology and others.

GE Innovations

GE Aviation sponsored the EAA Innovation Center at AirVenture, where electric aircraft technology took center stage. GE also highlighted other technologies that it has developed, including its aircraft health management (AHM) system as well as performance-based navigation (PBN) as part of NextGen air traffic management systems. at the Innovation Center, GE experts gave presentations and used exhibits to explain these new technologies and their benefits.

The artificial-intelligence-based AHM “is a big effort,” said Pranav Patel, chief marketing officer with GE Aviation Systems. AHM was launched last year in AgustaWestland’s AW139 and GE expects to announce a business jet customer later this year. AHM taps into the entire aircraft, including engines, systems, avionics and airframe, to detect problems and predict potential failures. for a large fleet operator such as NetJets, for example, Patel estimates AHM could save as much as $120,000 per airplane per year. “That’s enough in 10 years to buy a new aircraft,” he said.

Steve Fulton, technical fellow at GE’s Naverus division, has been working on PBN issues for many years. Too much of the general aviation industry’s focus on NextGen has been on ADS-B, he said. “That just tells me where I used to be. You can’t manage traffic unless you know where you’re going, what’s your intent. Intent is the key.” while many are confused by the complex concepts surrounding NextGen, he added, “if you engage this community and start iterating all these concepts, plugging in with iPads and firewalled interfaces with certified avionics, you get this community engaged, it will take off.”

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iPhone Application Development – Top 5 iPhone Apps for People Who Love to Read

This article brings to you a list of the 5 best iPhone apps for people who love reading. iPhone is not Kindle, and you cannot imagine spending hours reading on iPhone, but it does have a relatively larger screen, and if you really want to read something (and you have it on your iPhone) you’d happily use your iPhone for reading. for iPhone users who have a handset with an extra-large screen, reading on iPhone is an even more viable option.

The guys working on iPhone application development thought the same thing, and now there are a number of iPhone apps in the app store that turn your smartphone into an e-book reader. I love to read, and although I cannot spend hours reading a large tome on my iPhone, I can still use these apps to download books and read them when I am stuck somewhere, and don’t have much to do. also, some apps help me to find bookstores and books that are not so easy to find. The following are the 5 best iPhone apps that will be of immense utility to people who love to read

Local Books
Local Books is the perfect example of how lovable companies can harness the power of iPhone application development to make life smoother for voracious readers. this app is created by librarything.com, a site known for its expertise in everything related to books. they know that a real reader eats books up and so they have modeled their app on menu apps by restaurants You can search for books, bookshops, venues of book-related events, and much more using this app.

Kindle for iPhone
Isn’t this the best combination ever? this app allows iPhone users who do not have kindle to read their books in a better format on their smartphone. but the app is still more useful to users who have a Kindle of their own. By installing this app you can easily transfer all you Kindle books to your iPhone, and vice-versa

Wattpad
You probably know about the online Wattpad community. this app brings that community on your iPhone. It has its own publishing platform, and you can view the poems, stories and novels written by bloggers and budding writers. this app is a boon for amateur writers and readers, but if you read only classics, this one is not for you.

eBooks by Kobo
This one is just right for people who are not into amateur fiction or classics, but love to read bestsellers and contemporary literature. Kobo is a great e-library where you will be able to find the latest books at great discounts. but that’s not all-after downloading this app you will get a free download of one new eBook every week

B&N eReader
This is a free app from Barnes & Noble. You can pay and download any book you want through this app, and you also get five free eBooks when you download this app. but that’s not the special thing about this app: the books you download will be a stored in the cloud, and this will enable you to access the books from your PC as well as your laptop. this app also allows you to change background and text color.

iPhone Hacks & Software – Getting Closer to iPhone Unlocking

With the iPhone news of the Apple launch, the number of iPhone hacks has increased exponentially and a great deal of energy has been put into working through the iPhone software to find where the passwords and the glue is for a number of apps. The Holy Grail at the moment is iPhone unlocking.

iPhone unlocking is in fact most requested hack, and unlocking means that the iPhone can be used on any network and not just AT&T’s. there have been a couple of claims to have managed this iPhone hack ultimate but so far it’s all just rumors though it seems that a couple are indeed getting close and have managed to gain ownership of the file system. Sieving through the iPhone software and especially the gif images that are embedded seems to be the number preoccupation of any self respecting iPhone hack merchant around the globe.

One writer at GigaOM claims that they have gotten all the iPhone functions working except the telephone, voicemail and text features. To be honest I don’t see the point in all of this, getting an iPhone hack to unlock the beast is not going to be of much use unless you use the iPhone overseas and on top of that you’ll have no 3G support.

Where I do see a value in getting the iPhone software opened up, is that once we have the iPhone unlocked then being able to use the device as an ultimately portable minicomputer working over a wifi network then we have something that’s going to be useful.

On the iPhone news grapevine, it’s not just iPhone hacks that are streaming in thick and fast, there are also a series of full-blown web apps which I have to say is pretty impressive – well done guys Probably the best one at the moment is the iPhone hack iChat for iPhone which provides you with IM capability on AIM. more than that, the iPhone software source is available for this hack and you can host it on your own machine. If you are really serious about keeping up-to-date with the latest in iPhone unlocking and iPhone hacks then check out the iPhone Dev Wiki that seems to me to be the closest to getting an iPhone unlocking hack.

iPhone software that you can download onto your new iPhone can be found at iPhone Applications on the web. Here you’ll find all iPhone software and applications such as iWeather and more games than you can shake a stick at. unfortunately, until we get iPhone hack that will open up the iPhone to third party applications we are going to have to make do with Apple iPhone software that we’re allowed to play with at the moment.

How long before we have an iPhone hack that will help us unlock the iPhone completely is like asking how long is a piece of string, but with the energy that is being devoted to it, I guess it could be any day now.

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA

In the early days, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were not much more than glorified calculators with the ability to store contact information and brief notes. now, the line between personal computer and personal digital assistant is blurred thanks to the advanced capabilities of these useful little devices.

There are plenty of makes and models to choose from in the PDA market, and finding the right model to suit an individual’s needs can be a dizzying challenge. this Tech Tip will take a look at seven basic things to consider when choosing a PDA in an attempt to help simplify the process.

The software on a PDA is capable of running completely independent of your computer, but being able to share files and resources between them is one of the key convenience features. Software availability is one issue, but compatibility is another. In general, a PDA will come with one of two operating systems: Palm OS or Microsoft Pocket PC, each with its own very different approaches to running one of these devices.

Palm OS is the modern version of the operating system that was found on some of the first PDAs, Palm Pilots. no longer just a dull, greyscale environment, the Palm OS is a sharp looking operating system with many software titles available (either included, as downloads, or for purchase separately) to do just about anything you would want to do on a PDA.

Microsoft Pocket PC is themed after the familiar Windows operating system, and this similarity gives the millions of Windows users a comfortable environment to work with when transitioning to a PDA. The basic commands are the same, and of all the software titles available for a PDA running Pocket PC, many of them are reduced “pocket” versions of what might be found on a computer such as Microsoft’s Word and Excel. Multimedia applications are a strong point of the Pocket PC environment, with many titles developed to make these devices more enjoyable and versatile.

Applications are available for either operating system to do just about the same thing, although specific titles available for one may not be available for the other.

The speed of the processors in PDAs is picking up, and some older desktop computers are being left in the dust by these little devices. Presently, the bulk of the devices on the market are running at clock speeds of 300 MHz or higher, sometimes much higher. The HP Ipaq HX4700 sports a 624 MHz Intel processor, which is also currently the processor found in the high-end Dell Axim X50v

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In general, faster processors can be found in the Pocket PC devices, but that does not mean that Palm OS devices are slow. Many experts would argue that the Palm OS runs more efficiently, and may be able to get by on less system memory, which helps keep the speed comparison competitive.

The applications for PDAs have been optimized to run well with less processing power, less system memory, and to occupy a minimal amount of disk space, so either type of PDA should be able to handle typical tasks well. Speed may be the main concern on a desktop PC, but the focus is a bit different on handheld devices, where other features are definitely more important.

Being able to connect a PDA to a computer or other device may be essential for utilizing all of the features to their full potential. most now make connectivity to a PC via USB the base form of transferring data to the device, but there are a few wireless protocols that may be available on a PDA to make it even more convenient.

Infrared is a short range protocol that can allow for a PDA to exchange data with another PDA, as well as with a compatible laptop or desktop computer. Many PDAs feature an infrared port, but not all computers do. The communications on this protocol are relatively slow, but may be useful for transferring basic data or synchronizing with a PC.

Bluetooth is a protocol that operates on the 2.4 GHz radio band that provides greater range than infrared, but the speeds still aren’t that great. Bluetooth can be used for transferring data from computers, but it can also allow other devices to connect to a PDA. For example, a Bluetooth-enabled PDA linked to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone may be able to access the Internet using the phone as a sort of wireless modem.

WiFi, just as on your typical computer, is the high speed wireless protocol (802.11x) that also operates on the 2.4 GHz radio band. WiFi will not only allow compatible devices to exchange files, but the high speed will make streaming media and web surfing convenient at home, or at the numerous wireless “hot spots” popping up in public/commercial settings.

Extra Features & Accessories

It isn’t enough for PDAs to keep track of serious business items like appointments and contact information any more. They need to be able to multi-task, and most are now able to help their owners work and play. Many of these features may be considered nice extras by some, but others may insist on their availability when choosing a PDA.

Many PDAs can now surf the Internet, stream movies, or play video games thanks to the higher resolution color screens. most now include a stereo sound processor for listening to MP3s or other audio sources, as well as being able to double as a digital voice recorder.

Other PDAs take the fun features to a whole new level. some PDAs now double as mobile phones. Or is it that mobile phones that are doubling as PDAs? Many mobile phones have built-in cameras now. PDAs like the PalmOne Zire 72 ([palmone.com/us/products/handhelds/zire72/index_gps.epl]) include a digital camera for capturing stills and video clips at decent resolutions. Taking another look at the Zire 72 shows off another feature that has become popular in PDAs… GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers that will help plot and track routes during travel.

Many PDAs also offer a wide array of extra add-on accessories to add ease of use and maybe a touch of flash to your PDA. For example, most manufacturers offer such things as spare batteries, extra styluses, and upgraded leather cases. other cool items may be a foldable keyboard that can be plugged into the PDA for easier typing, automobile charger so that you can charge your PDA while driving

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Like cellphones, some PDAs even come with removable covers so that you can totally customize how your PDA looks.

PDAs generally come with a base amount of memory on board for storing data and applications, but they can be filled up quite quickly. most of these devices now include slots that will accept some sort of flash memory to increase their capacity Typical formats supported by PDAs include: Compact Flash, SD, MMC, or Memory Stick.

Flash memory is fairly cheap these days, but selecting a PDA based on a format that one already uses could be a good idea. An SD card, for example, could be shared between a PC, digital camera, MP3 player, and a PDA to move various multimedia and application files between the devices.

A PDA such as the HP iPaq rz1715 offers an SD/MMC slot for expandability, while the Dell Axim X5 offers the convenience of multiple flash memory slots, providing support for Compact Flash, SD, and MMC.

In addition to choosing the proper format of flash memory for your PDA, it may also be necessary to consider the capacity of the card chosen. Although you may be able to purchase a 2GB flash memory card, for example, that does not mean every PDA will be able to access it. Check the PDA manufacturer’s specifications, especially on older models, to confirm that there is no maximum card size that it will accept.

In addition to allowing additional storage space, expansion slots can be used for other devices, as well. GPS receivers are popular accessories for PDAs, and can be found with different interfaces to match the slots available on a PDA. Leadtek is one manufacturer offering both Compact Flash ([leadtek.com/gps/gps_9534_1.html]) and Secure Digital ([leadtek.com/gps/gps_9534_1.html]) based GPS receivers. Another innovation, from companies such as SanDisk, are combination memory and WiFi cards ([sandisk.com/retail/sd.asp?nav=mobile]). However, be sure to check compatibility with your current PDA as some PDAs have problems “using” the extra features.

The overall size may vary from model to model, but in general the length and width of a PDA will be in the range of a 3” x 5” index card. these values may vary slightly, and a difference of a few fractions of an inch may be important to a user with specific space constraints. For example, comparing the measurements of a Toshiba 830w (5.31” by 3.03” by 0.65”), to those of a Compaq Ipaq 3950 (4.54” x 3.00” x 0.61”), shows that the width and thickness are nearly identical. but, the difference of more than ” in height may be a big deal when trying to fit into a briefcase pocket, or even a shirt pocket.

The weight may be directly related to size, and is perhaps another relevant area worth considering. The weight of a typical PDA may be just a few ounces (several hundred grams), so you obviously aren’t going to strain yourself toting it. The difference between one model and another may be due to the variety and quantity of extra features included, and in general, an individual’s requirements for functionality may influence the overall weight.

Another key aspect when referencing size as it applies to PDAs is the screen size. Large screens, with higher resolutions, will allow the user to operate more comfortably. Using the same two PDAs referenced in this section, we see that the Toshiba 830w sports a 4.0” (480×640 resolution) screen while the Compaq Ipaq 3950 has a 3.8” (240×320 resolution) screen. So, the overall size of the Toshiba is a bit larger but it makes good use of the space by including a larger display capable of twice the resolution of the Compaq.

Most PDAs are now provided with an integrated rechargeable battery which recharges while connected to a base station or power adaptor. The most common type of rechargeable battery may be Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), and a general gauge of a battery’s capacity is provided in terms of mAh (milliAmp hours). Although real-world performance will vary among devices and how they are used, a battery with a higher mAh value will be able to hold a greater charge and last longer between charges.

The general use of the device will obviously play a role in how long the batteries will last, and is a difficult number to provide with any certainty. Manufacturers may provide a figure on the normal life between charges, but this is most likely based on occasional use, where it is idling for a majority of the time. this figure may indicate battery life of up to several days on one charge, but under more intensive operation, the battery life could be cut significantly. Watching a movie, listening to audio files, or playing games may drop the life on one charge from a few days down to a few hours. use of wireless networking and display backlighting are two other things that can seriously impact battery life on any PDA, regardless of the type or quality of batteries included.

Your best bet for information on battery life is to seek out independent reviews or owner comments on a PDA of interest.

With all of the options available, PDAs are far more versatile than they ever used to be. Finding a device with the flexibility to be useful for both business and pleasure doesn’t have to be a daunting task if a few key considerations are identified early in the process. a good balance of performance, size, and capabilities should be easily achieved, while still respecting a reasonable budget.

Best iPhone 4 Cases – iLuv Translucent Case

Whether intentional or not, if you are the type of person who tends to play dropsy with your iPhone 4 more than you should, then a hard case is a wise choice for you.

A hard shell case, like the iLuv Translucent Case, is a good option because it offers superior protection for your iPhone, especially from dropping or bumping your phone. the hard shell can give you more help with shock absorption if you find yourself bumping or dropping the phone. Hard cases provide great protection for the back and sides of your phone, and you can generally use a screen protector to safeguard the touchscreen from scratches.

The iLuv model is, just as the name suggests, a translucent case with a hard shell. When you want the world to know you are the proud owner of an official iPhone 4, the semi-transparent material of this case keeps your Apple logo on the back of your phone visible through the case.

This case is made from acrylic and really provides the protection you need from daily use. it also comes with a protective film that keeps your screen clean and safe from scratches or other damage.

There are three color choices for you to choose from, which gives the case that added ‘wow factor’ and sees to it that your phone stands out from the crowd. Choose from basic black, white or hot pink.

The case features crisp, clean lines and is the ultimate in slim design.

It snaps right on to your iPhone, making installation easy and painless. the snap-on feature gives your iPhone 4 a snug fit so the case is ready to take on the world in seconds.

While hard cases are nice, they tend to show smudges and fingerprints more easily than some other materials. this problem is solved by simply wiping the case clean with a specially-made cleaner for your iPhone 4 such as the iKlear Cleaning Kit.

The translucent, simple yet stylish look of the iLuv case gives you a minimalistic approach to protecting your phone, while not looking cheap or sub-standard. it is a very classy looking case that is durable and functional.

You get the full coverage you need in an easy to use, snap-on design, lively colored handheld case. a basic, simple, lightweight case that looks rich and classic, while not compromising the sleek look of your iPhone 4. Something so simple yet has it all.

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