Foobar2000’s Features:

* Open content architecture
* Unicode support on Windows NT
* ReplayGain
* Low memory footprints
* Efficient handling of playlist
* Customizable Keyboard shortcuts
* Audio formats support through addons: FLAC, Ogg FLAC, Monkey’s Audio, WavPack, Speex, CDDA; Extraction from RAR, 7-ZIP and ZIP archives.

Foobar2000’s Technical Info:

Title:                       Foobar2000 0.9.5.6
File name:            foobar2000_0.9.5.6.exe
File size:                2.72MB (2,853,682 bytes)
Requirements:    Windows XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64
License:                  Freeware
Home page:           www.foobar2000.org

Features:

* Powerful interface
* Can store more than 50,000 files
* Audio converter
* Easy to use and quickly sychronized with Pods / MP3 players
* Automatically lookup and tag Album Art
* Supports various audio file formats

* Tag editor

MediaMonkey 3.0.5.1186 Technical Info:

Title:                      MediaMonkey 3.0.5.1186
Filename:             MediaMonkey_3.0.5.1186.exe
File size:                6.55MB (6,871,808 bytes)
Requirements:    Windows (All Versions)
License:                 Freeware
Homepage:           www.mediamonkey.com

* It is free
* It supports a large number of multimedia formats
* It can also be used as a streaming server
VLC’s Technical Info

Title:                                VLC Media Player 0.9.2
File name:                      vlc-0.9.2-win32.exe
File size:                         13.81MB (14,482,140 bytes)
Requirements:             Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/XP64/Vista64
License:                          Open Source
Home page:                   www.videolan.org

Apple iPhone has improved its 3.5 inches display screen, 480 x 320 pixel display from 160 dots per inch to 163 dots per inch. Apple’s new MobileMe sevice will allow you to synchronize contacts, photos, bookmarks, messages. Apple didn’t change the iPod function even with increasing the features of iPhone. After introducing such features, the old and same 2 - megapixel camera with flash and self potrait mirror missing as its predecessor, but slight improvement in picture quality.

Apple iPhone 3G’s support UMTS/HSDPA wireless broadband network which delivers speed of 300Kbps and above. It takes a huge lead over the EDGE by providing 2 - 3 times the speed of 2.5G EDGE. In other countries other than United States, the iPhone’s tri-band (850/1900/2100) UMTS/HSDPA will deliver 3G coverage. Using 3G will suck your battery much faster, so its recommended to switch on 3G only at time of use.

iPhone user can find Remote Wipe and integration with Cisco IPSec VPN for remote network access. Apple has left out some feature like Video recording, multimedia messaging, stereo bluetooth and file transfer through iTunes. Users have to e-mail files to access these files on iPhone.

The Sony Ericsson W760i has an attractive, easy-to-use design which also offers broad world phone support, an accelerometer, and reliable performance. The W760i features includes integrated GPS with Wayfinder Navigator, 20 million points of interest around the globe and music-friendly feature set.A GPS-supported fitness application called Tracker and Navigate through a playlist with Shake Control - shuffle and skip through tracks, or adjust the volume, with just a shake of the phone, it also helps to auto-rotate works for photos, videos and games too.

The W760i features a classic Sony Ericsson slider design that’s sure to catch a few eyes on the street.The Sony Ericsson W760i comes in three different color versions fancy black, rocky silver and intense red.The W760i’s large 2.2-inch display screen with support for 262,144 hues, it is bright and vibrant with an intense color resolution.It is ideal for gameplay and Motion Sensor Gaming allows users to play games in 3D quality.

Features:

* GPS and Wayfinder Navigator built-in, plus Google Maps for step-by-step directions to destinations
* Share music inside and out with twin speakers with Stereo Widening plus an optional Active Speaker for outdoor use
* With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman key and flick the wrist to randomly play a new song from the current playlist
* Match the mood by choosing music with SensMe
* Great gaming features, motion control and widescreen gameplay including Need for Speed ProStreet preloaded

]]> http://tootechie.com/reviews/review-sony-ericsson-w760i/feed/ http://tootechie.com/reviews/review-samsung-ln32a450-lcd-tv/ http://tootechie.com/reviews/review-samsung-ln32a450-lcd-tv/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:46:32 +0000 arpan http://tootechie.com/reviews/review-samsung-ln32a450-lcd-tv/ Samsung LN32A450 is another favorite small-screen LCD and picture-quality winner by Samsung. This 32″ LN32A450 flat screen HDTV delivers solid black level performance and accurate color along with a remarkable 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio delivers an extraordinary picture comprised of vivid colors and outstanding quality challenging the rest of the 32-inch LCD pack.

The Samsung LN32A450 comes in stylish all-glossy-black exterior outclasses with hidden speakers and swivel stand. Inspite of a higher resolution such as 1080p the Samsung LN32A450 has a native resolution of 1,366×768, which is perfectly fine. The LN32A450 is featured with 6 ms the pixel response time which eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes, SAMSUNG’s DNle - Digital Natural Image engine to provide the sharpest and clearest images possiblewith the help of five image processors and a six-time density enhancer, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, hidden bottom speakers and  HDMI-CEC.

Features:

* 720p HD Resolution
* Wide Color Enhancer
* 3 HDMI Inputs
* 6ms response time

The E71 is one of Nokia’s most stylish and attractive smart phones in the market this days. The Nokia’s E71 is an  eye-catching phone with  metal casing that will make you feel very classy and it’s not too heavy as it seems too. The E71’s keypad is one of the best Qwerty keypads you have ever came across along with its 10mm thick profile.

The Nokia E71 is an Email-centric and  business-oriented smartphone which is featured with HSDPA (3.5G) or Wi-Fi, built-in Wi-Fi scanner, Opera Mini, Google Maps, Microsoft exchange technology and voice navigation technique and it runs on the S60 operating system.

Nokia E71 Specifications:

General:

Form factor:     Candy-bar
Size (W x H x D):     57 x 114 x 10 mm
Weight:     126 g
Battery type:     Li-ion
GSM frequencies:     850, 900, 1800, 1900
GPRS:     Yes
3G:     Yes
HDSPA:     Yes
Available colours:     Black, White

Phone:

Ringtones:     Polyphonic, Real music
Vibrating alert:     Yes
Calendar:     Yes
Alarm clock:     Yes
Speakerphone:     Yes
Voice dialling:     Yes
Voice recording:     Yes
Display:
Main screen (W x H):     48 x 36 mm
Resolution:     320×240 pixels
Colour depth:     24 bits (16,777,216 colours)

Camera:

Camera resolution:     3.2 megapixels
LED photo light:     Yes
Video recording:     Yes
Music/radio:
Music playback:     Yes
Supported formats:     MP3; WMA; AAC; AAC+; eAAC+
FM radio:     Yes
Headphone socket:     2.5mm

Messaging and data:

Short Messaging Service (SMS):     Yes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS):     Yes
Internet browser:     Yes
WAP protocol supported:     2.0
E-mail client:     Yes
Java:     Yes

Memory:

On-board memory:     110 MB
Memory card type:     microSD
Memory expansion:     Yes

Connectivity:

Infrared:     Yes
Bluetooth:     Yes
WiFi:     Yes
USB:     Yes
GPS receiver:     Yes

PDA features:

Operating system:     S60 3.1 Edition, E series

The portable navigation device from Nokia- Nokia 500 Auto Navigation has stepped into the market with a bang.The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is a great melioration over the Nokia 330 Auto Navigation by large 4.3-inch touch screen and featured with text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and traffic information capabilities. The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation also offers you the Nokia 500 switches from Route 66 Navigation 7 software to Nokia Maps and supports SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards up to 16GB.

The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation has a nice charcoal gray casing with silver trim accompanied with its compact design and higher portability.The Nokia 500’s touch screen displays 65,536 colors at a 480×272-pixel resolution. The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation system is equipped with a SiRF StarIII LP GPS receiver.It equipped with a built-in FM transmitter so you can have audio piped through your car’s stereo and doubles as a hands-free speaker system with its integrated Bluetooth.The Nokia 500 has multimedia features, including a music and video player and an image viewer. The Nokia 500 is preloaded with Navteq maps of North America which are available in 2D and 3D view with day and night colors.

Nokia 500 Auto Navigation Specifications:

General:

Width:    4.8 in
Depth:    0.9 in
Height:    3.4 in

GPS System:

Recommended Use:    Automotive
Connectivity:    USB, Bluetooth
GPS Functions / Services:    Speed, Distance
Traffic Services:    TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Voice:    Navigation instructions
Antenna:    Built-in
Features:    Clock, Photo viewer, Video playback, Built-in speaker, Smart POI search, Speed limit warning, Text-to-Speech (TTS), 2D / 3D map perspective, Built-in FM transmitter, Built-in digital player, Automatic day/night mode, Hands-free calling via Bluetooth, TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ready
Software Included:    SiRF Star III, Windows CE 5.0
Removable Memory:    2 GB miniSD Card

Built-in Display:

Type:    LCD - Widescreen
Resolution:    480 x 272
Diagonal Size:    4.3 in
Features:    Touch screen
Display Illumination:    Yes
Color Support:    Color

Connections:

Connector Type:    USB, Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Navigation:

Trip Computer:    Avoid ferrys, Average speed, Avoid highways, Avoid toll roads, Street address search

Digital Player:

Digital Player:    Yes
Supported Formats:    AAC, BMP, GIF, MP3, PNG, WMA, WMV, JPEG, MPEG-4

Miscellaneous:

Included GPS accessories:    USB cable, Car holder, Carrying case, Car power adapter, Windshield holder, MiniSD to SD adapter
GPS design features:    Touch screen, MP3 player with FM transmitter, Video player, Photo viewer

Slot Provided:

Slot Provided:    SD Memory Card

Battery:

Battery Enclosure Type:    Integrated

Environmental Parameters:

Min operating temperature:    -13 °F
Max operating temperature:    131 °F

Belkin’s new N1 Vision wireless router LCD display provides loads of information with advanced interactive network display feature. Belkin N1 Vision Router sophisticated appearance is eye-catching one with its slick and stylish design.N1 Vision provides the best in networking performance with its wireless 802.11n* 3×3 MIMO radio design and in-built Gigabit Ethernet ports.

The N1 Vision wireless router package provides easy setup with plug-and-play “CD-less” installation and configuration utility that is user-friendly with simple network security setup. Belkin’s -N1 Vision wireless router also offers you with its new embedded features i.e. web surfing, emailing, online gaming stuffs and streaming music, vedios and photos.

Belkin N1 Vision Router Specifications:

General:

Device Type:    Wireless router
Form Factor:    External

Networking:

Form factor:    External
Connectivity technology:    Wired, Wireless
Wireless Capability:    This product uses the draft version of the upcoming 802.11n standard. Its compatibility with other and future products is not guaranteed, and it may interfere with current 802.11b and g products.
Integrated Switch:    4-port switch
Data Transfer Rate:    300 Mbps
Data link protocol:    Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Switching protocol:    Ethernet
Transport protocol:    PPTP, IPSec, TCP/IP
Max Range Indoors / Outdoors:     :1600 ft
Max Range Open Space:    1600 ft
Features:    VPN support, MIMO technology
Compliant Standards:    IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Antenna:

Antenna Quantity:    3

Expansion / Connectivity:

Interfaces:    4 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 1 x Network - Radio-Ethernet
Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:    4 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T:RJ-45, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T:RJ-45, 1 Network Radio-Ethernet

Miscellaneous:

Cables (Details):    1 x Network cable
Authentication Method:    Radio Service Set ID (SSID)
Encryption Algorithm:    WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP

Power:

Power Supply / Device:    Power adapter External
Power Device:    Power adapter - External

Cable(s) / Peripheral(s):

Cable(s) included:    1 Network cable External

Software / System Requirements:

Min Operating system:    Apple MacOS X 10.4, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP

Palm and Sprint unveiled the Palm Treo 800w, a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone is mainly a business phone challenging iPhones.The Palm Treo 800w really works brilliantly with impressively fast EV-DO Rev. The Palm Treo 800w brings the addition of Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.It also featured  with the 700wx, a 320×320 display(on Wm6), 256MB flash, 128MB RAM, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and an expansions.

Palm Treo 800w (Sprint) is a first slimmer design smartphone announced to support the 320×320 resolution that WM6 offers.It is Palm and Sprint first product equipped with the Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), the GPS radio and Sprint Navigation.Fast EV-DO Rev provides a boosts download speeds from the 400Kbps-to-700Kbps range to 600Kbps-to-1.4Mbps range, while upload speeds will average about 350Kpbs to 500Kpbs.

Palm Treo 800w (Sprint) Specifications:

* Display:       320×320 pixel transflective color TFT touchscreen, supports 16-bit color (65K colors)

* Radio:     Qualcomm MSM6800A chipset supporting EvDO Rev A and mobile receive diversity

* Wi-Fi:     802.11b/g, 802.1x (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS and EAP-TTLS)

* GPS:     Built-in GPS (standalone and assisted); Sprint NavigationSM; GPS-powered local search, maps, and navigation from the Today screen

* Platform:     Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional Edition

* Bluetooth

* Wireless Technology:     Version: 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate Profiles: GAP (General Access Profile), GOEP (General Object Exchange Profile), SPP (Serial Port Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile), ActiveSync® Profile, PBAP (Phonebook Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking), BPP (Basic Printing Profile), stereo audio streaming (A2DP, GAVDP, AVRCP)

* Memory:    256MB user memory (approximately 170MB available user memory), 128MB program memory

* Camera:     2.0 megapixels (1280×1024) with 2x digital zoom and video capture

* Battery:     Removable 1150 mAh lithium-ion; up to 4.5 hours talk time or up to 200 hours standby time

* Expansion:     microSD/microSDHC cards (up to 8GB supported)

* Connector:     MicroUSB™ 2.0

* Dimensions:     Length: 4.41″, Width: 2.28″, Depth: 0.73″, Weight: 5.0 oz

* System Requirements:     Windows® XP, Windows Vista™

* Software on device:     Alarm Clock; Calculator; Camera; File Explorer; Internet Sharing; Games – Bubble Breaker,™ Solitaire, Astraware Sudoku, and Aces Texas Hold’em; Maps; Messaging; Microsoft® ActiveSync®; Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Mobile; Microsoft® Live Search; Microsoft® Notes; Microsoft® Office Mobile – Outlook® Mobile, Excel® Mobile, PowerPoint® Mobile, Word Mobile, and OneNote Mobile; Microsoft® Tasks; Microsoft® Windows Live;™ Pics and Video; Picsel PDF Viewer;™ Quick Tour; Sprint Navigation; Sprint TVSM; Sprite Backup; Windows Media® Player Mobile