The most expensive mobile phones

Today, mobile phones have ceased to be a luxury, but in developed countries, the number of mobile phones in use, the number of people over a long time. In this constantly updated range of mobile phones on the market. Currently, anyone can find him a suitable model of the cell, both in functionality and cost. The range of prices for mobile phones is quite wide: from a few tens of dollars to astronomical figures. In this article MirSovetov tell you about the most expensive mobile phones.
First touch on exclusive models produced in limited quantities, and then look at the most expensive mobile phone models presented are currently on the market.

TOP5 most expensive luxury mobile phones
The table five we deliberately do not specify the technical specifications as well as for buyers of mobile phones the technical side of the issue is not the first place. The main thing for those who buy these machines - image. A sky-high cost of these phones is due solely using precious metals and stones, rather than technical refinements.

A. Diamond Crypto Smartphone
The leader is the Diamond Crypto Smartphone with the price of 1.3 million dollars. It is noteworthy that the manufacturer of the device is a Russian company Ancort, which develops various cryptosystems (hence the name of the phone). Housing mobile phone made from platinum and encrusted with 950 diamonds Austrian jewelers.

Two. Goldvish
In second place - the mobile phone by the Swiss company Goldvish worth one million euros. Goldvish company was formerly known, and very expensive phones. The cabinet is made of white gold and encrusted with diamonds and.

Three. Vertu Signature Diamond Collection
Third place goes to the mobile phone company Vertu (the British division of Nokia), included in the collection Vertu Signature Diamond Collection. The cost of the phone 350 000 dollars. The model produced a limited edition of 200 copies. Mobile phone housing is also made of gold and decorated with precious stones.

4. Black Diamond from Sony Ericsson
In fourth place - Black Diamond mobile phone from Sony Ericsson. The rear of the machine designer Jaren Goh (Jaren Goh) adorned with diamonds. There were five such vehicles manufactured, valued at 300,000 dollars each.

Five. Stainless Steel Signature Duo
The top five Stainless Steel Signature Duo worth 14,800 dollars. The main body materials - titanium, aluminum, as in previous models, is inlaid with precious stones.

The most expensive mobile phones of the Russian market
Several different is the case with serial phones. This price is determined mainly by the characteristics of the device. Consider what the Russians are offering sales of mobile phones. Thus, TOP-5 most expensive phones in Russia:










A. Vertu Signature Platinum
The leader is familiar with the phone company Vertu Vertu Signature Platinum. The cost of the apparatus in Russia - from 70,000 dollars. The phone has a TFT-screen that displays 65,536 colors, 128 x 160 pixels; polyphony. Connectivity options are limited WAP-browser. Year-to-market - 2003. Not the best performance for a modern mobile phone, and the high cost of platinum is due to the body.

Two. Mobiado Professional EM
Second place in this ranking is a mobile phone Mobiado Professional EM, the cost of which starts at 2200 dollars. The case is decorated with two types of wood - Cocobolo and Honduran rosewood. The screen is TFT, 65,536 colors, 128 x 128 pixels. Mobile phone has support for Java, is equipped with an MP3-player, FM-receiver, 1.3 megapixel camera. Communication capabilities: IrDA, Bluetooth, MMS, GPRS. Year-to-market - 2005.

Three. Nokia 8800 Mart Edition
In third place - Nokia 8800 Mart Edition, costing 1880 dollars. The device has some good technical characteristics: screen TFT, 262144 colors, 208 x 208 pixels. 64 MB of internal memory. Java, MP3-player, FM-radio, 0.5 megapixel camera, MMS, GPRS, Bluetooth. Year-to-market - 2006.

4. LG PRADA
The fourth took place in the rating LG PRADA. Its cost - 1840 dollars. Mobile phone has a large touch screen besknopochnym size of 240 x 400 pixels. Screen technology - TFT, 262,144 colors. Other features: Java, MP3-player, 2 megapixel camera, MMS, GPRS, Bluetooth, WiFi. The thickness of the phone 12 mm. Year-to-market - 2007.

Five. Nokia Mobiado Professional
Fifth place is occupied by Mobiado Professional from Nokia. The cost of it is $ 1,750. The body is made of mobile aircraft-grade aluminum with a ceramic coating. The screen is TFT, 65,536 colors, 128 x 128 pixels. 6 MB of internal memory, support for memory cards MMC. Communication capabilities: MMS, GPRS, IrDA, Bluetooth, FM-radio. 0.3 megapixel camera. Year-to-market - 2004.

As you can see, the price range of mobile phones, on the Russian market is somewhat different. This is understandable, because all models, except, perhaps, the leader - Vertu Singature Platinum, are serial and mass-produced. Although they are not designed for a wide audience, because to buy a cell phone so can not afford one.

Review of the PlayStation 3

Play Station 3 - the new "breathing" in the world of consoles. The prefix was announced in May 2005 at the exhibition Electronic Entertainment Expo. First PS 3 was available for testing at TGS 2006, then everyone can appreciate a truly awesome console features. At the moment, announced two versions of the PS3 - 20 and 60 GB.
Now MirSovetov try to talk about the opportunities offered by the PlayStation 3 from Sony.


Sony PlayStation 3 Design
Above this model, no doubt, the designers did a good job by Sony, is soft, stylish design simply does not remain indifferent to the PS3.



While the console is available in only one color - black, but in the near future the company plans to introduce other colors.
Console is pretty massive. Dimensions - 32.5 x 9.8 x 27.4 cm Weight - 7 lbs. It should be noted that the PS3 runs pretty quiet compared to other consoles such as Xbox, Nintendo. The console can be positioned both vertically and horizontally. The power supply is built into the PS3 console. The front of the console there is an opening for loading media.
Sony PlayStation 3, the operating system
PS3 has its own operating system to which you can easily download updates, drivers, demos of new games, movies, videos. The operating system is fairly simple to use. All functions are available to the user from a central screen.
In OS provides two accounts - Administrator and User.



An administrator can restrict user access - for example, display the amount of money for spending at online stores. It is also pleasantly surprised by the presence in the operating system web browser, which certainly is important for those who like to surf the Internet while sitting on the couch. But there is a minus in a row entering the address, unfortunately, there is no direct character input, the system prompts you to enter the address via a virtual keyboard. MirSovetov hopes that in the near future, this function will be improved.
Here is the central interface of the PlayStation 3. In my view, all quite comfortable balance that allows him to understand, even a child.
Sony PlayStation 3 Graphics
The graphics in the PlayStation 3 is awesome. The graphic processor RSX, running at 550 MHz and has 256MB of internal memory, developed jointly by NVIDIA Corporation and SCEI has played a role. Thanks to this support is provided with high-resolution displays. Supported resolution: 480p, 480p, 720p and 1080p.
Here I would like to bring some screenshots so you can truly appreciate the photographic excellence RSX and PS3 in general.





Also, in addition to realistic graphics, PlayStation 3, can be a real-time modeling of physical laws and models for the developers used a powerful advanced core NovodeX of the company AGEIA. This set of physical technologies will be included in the package for developers - SDK. Thus, all projects for the PlayStation 3 will have a complex physical laws and reality, as it will allow developers to create fantasy worlds with their own physical laws.
Sony PlayStation 3 Media
As you probably guessed, PlayStation 3 - not just a prefix, it is also a powerful home media center, whose work provided a processor frequency of 3.2 GHz. Now you can easily invite your friends to view the new movie, or just listen to music.
Through the USB port on the PlayStation 3 hard drive can be transferred (and in the same view) photos from digital cameras and other devices with the appropriate connector. The console supports most popular image types - JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, also supports most music formats - MP3, AAC, WAV, ATRAC, unfortunately, the developers have not provided the WMA format, the console does not read. PlayStation 3 great reads movies from Blu-ray Disc and DVD, supports video formats such as MPEG1, MPEG2 and MPEG4.
Sony has also taken care of the usability of multimedia console. You can now buy a remote control, which is used for remote control attachment.



The control has a standard set of function: rewind, switching between the heads of the film, in the navigation menu. Cost control roughly $ 30.
The optical drive is the PlayStation 3 is quite interesting and thought out. It supports basic formats: Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, CD, CD-R, also works without problems with the disks PS1PS2. The picture quality allows you to use PS3 consoles as Blu-ray player.
One very big minus an optical drive on PlayStation 3 - the lack of records on optical disk.
Sony PlayStation 3, interfaces and connectors
In the PlayStation 3 also provides four USB ports, which serve to connect the charger, controllers, accessories, such as a USB keyboard. Behind the console developers have submitted ports for Ethernet, HDMI-out, optical digital audio output (SPDIF) and A / V output, which is used for analog audio and video. Digital audio output allows the use of professional speakers in conjunction with the PlayStation 3.



MirSovetov would like to mention, of course, a useful opportunity to change the hard drive, the console has a slot that allows us to get a new hard drive.
Sony PlayStation 3 controller
The set comes with an attachment controller SixAxis. Wireless joystick that lets you play while sitting on a sofa, chair. No charge controller can handle 30 hours. Also included is a USB cable that allows you to connect the controller to the console. Cable length of 1.5 meters. One of the main disadvantages of the gamepad that does not change the battery. When damage to the battery, one way out - buying a new joystick, which cost about $ 50.



You can definitely say that the PlayStation 3 - a new word in the world of consoles. With the PlayStation 3, you can get maximum enjoyment from the game, listen to music, watch movies, browse the Internet, read e-mail. Already, the console can be purchased in the CIS. The cost of an average of console - 650?. Prices for games vary from 7 to 15? for a copy.

The rules of operation and fault of printers

Modern science and technology, of course, do not stand still. Together with them, develop, and users of personal computers. Every day the number of documents printed on a computer tends to overtake his handwritten counterparts. Accordingly, a growing number of sales and printers, because whether an accounting firm or a student or a student - they all want to print reports, statements, reports and term papers.
However, like all technology, printers tend to break down. Causes of failure are many, but nevertheless, it is safe to say that two thirds of the failures of modern printers can be avoided by timely reading the instructions supplied by the manufacturer, as well as observing the basic rules of operation of the device technology. This is what MirSovetov and will tell you in this article.
Terms of service printers
Since the printer consists of both electronics and mechanical parts of the, quite often it comes down mechanics. Often, the fault of the user and by reason of its neglect of the instructions.
The Board of MirSovetov! Even if the statement is written in a foreign language, do not delay it. Ask for help from a knowledgeable person, refer to the interpreter, or use a dictionary!
To begin, consider the important aspects of proper operation, common to all types of printers.
Never attempt to install the cartridge, without reading the instructions before! Fortunately now, this kind of documentation provided with detailed and intelligible images, so this usually does not occur any problems.
Read the paper type that is supported by your printer, as by inserting the photo paper into the printer, not intended for printing photos, you can knock out many details of the mechanism.
Always pay attention to the quality of the paper - it should not be too dense or, conversely, are too thin. MirSovetov reminds one more commonly known rule: never use a crumpled paper, as it can get stuck in the printer rollers, which is fraught with consequences. At best, you have to get the jam, the worst - can be easily damaged print head inkjet and dot matrix printers, as well as the paper system.
Also in the manual describes how to connect the printer to the computer, install the necessary drivers and software.
First of all, in any case, do not connect the interface cable to the computer when the printer! It is the first thing to connect the interface cable (LPT, USB), and only then include a printing device. Otherwise, the ports, as the computer and the printer may simply burn out, thus depriving the right of warranty repair devices.
Faults printers
Now consider the most frequent malfunctions and prevention for each type of printer separately, and there are only three - dot-matrix, inkjet and laser.
Dot Matrix Printers

Print technology matrix printer technology is very similar to a typewriter - on the print head printer of this type are located a number of fine needles, which, when printed, knock out the image on the paper with ribbon. These printers are currently used only in banks and companies that print large volumes of text. It is easy to explain - dot-matrix printers are very cheap to operate and does not require careful maintenance. However, despite this seemingly undeniable plus, there are many disadvantages, which do not allow the use of such printers at home - only black and white printing, a high level of noise in print, the inability to print photos, the high price of the printer.
What do you do if you're still faced with such a "monster"? MirSovetov proposes to follow a few rules that ensure your printer a long job. First, never twist the handle of rolling paper when the printer - it could lead to engine trouble the paper, as well as damage to the gears. Second, never use a low-grade or b / y ribbons - it can lead to loss of print quality, as well as the failure of the printhead.
Inkjet printers

In inkjet printers use a different technology, so the rules for their use differ. In such printers use ink cartridges, print, made through the nozzle print head that can be located on the cartridges themselves, or separately.
Most frequent problem "struynikov" - dry the print head. This is due to long periods of inactivity the printer without a job. This implies the first conclusion - print on your printer, small text and image at least once in 1-2 weeks to prevent the drying up of nozzles on the printhead.
Use only genuine consumables! Poor quality ink can also cause a malfunction of the printer head, which often leads to a Non-Repair or unprofitable to repair the printer.
Another important point to keep the print head - the right replacement cartridge. Since replacing the ink cartridge nozzle head hits the air, install a new toner cartridge as soon as you remove the old one. In this case, the ink not have time to dry out and the printer will perform pumping jets, drove them from the air.
It also recommends MirSovetov from time to time to go and see in the corporate service center printer manufacturer to prevent the device. After all the ink - a dirty thing, and your inside of the printer clogged clogged with dust and that can easily damage the gears, cause malfunctions in other parts printer.
Laser printers

In laser printers, printing is performed by heating the toner (special powder) to the sintering temperature and transfer it to paper photoconductor, so that toner powder does not fall off the sheet. Therefore, laser printers can not use paper that has printed something, because paint or ink on paper can be melted under the influence of high temperatures and lead to malfunction of the printer. Also forgotten on a sheet of paper clip may damage the shrink film, which will lead to a deterioration in print quality and the subsequent damage.
Another point-to-use laser printer to which attention should be paid - filling the cartridge. It should be performed only in specialized centers, which are responsible for their work, as with incorrect charging of the printer may fail or several parts, which also will cost is not cheap.

Laser printers are also in need of prevention, so do not forget to wear it from time to time in the service, to clean.

So, we covered the basic principles of "care" for all types of printers. Be careful about your technique, and it will last you a long life!

Optical disks in the storage and use

Disks. This word means a lot to a person familiar with the computer. Different types of optical discs for decades occupied a place of honor in the racks and boxes of users. Years pass, add new formats, but there is nothing fundamentally has changed. Although flash-media (popularly known as "flash") and partly pressed discs, primarily as a source of transfer information from one computer to another, but as a long-term custodian until the competitors do not have optical drives. So let's look at them closer.
The first optical discs have been developed at the turn of the 70-80s jointly by Sony and Phillips. Since then much water has flowed. Twice the technology has changed dramatically to create a disk in order to increase their capacity, the ups and downs, competition and the format war - under this sign were those three decades.
But we, first of all consumers, right? For us, it is important to understand all that variety of optical discs, which exists in the market, get acquainted with their varieties, characteristics and causes of emergence. We now turn to the case?
CD (Compact disc)
Our first guest - a compact disc (CD) which appeared in 1982. The purpose of his design was to replace the vinyl with modern, higher-quality audio carrier of information and direct distribution of music. As a result, there were disks that can accommodate 74 minutes of playing time, which was enough to record albums with the standard. This ensures high quality of music written in the form of digital data. Initially, the volume of the disc was about 650 MB.
Types of CDs:
CD-ROM - This type of CD is produced in plants by stamping and is not writable storage medium
CD-R (CD recordable) - a one-time recordable CD. Standard volume - 700 MB. Sometimes there are 800 Mbaytnye drives.
CD-RW (CD rewritable) - Rewritable (reusable) CD-ROM. Standard volume - 700 MB.
Rewritable discs (this also applies to CD-RW and DVD-RW) can not be used "forever." They also have their share. 1000 figure is usually called overwriting. However, in practice refuse to drive faster. In fact there are many reasons, but most important, perhaps, is to treat them. Most often, after a year of constant use on RW discs appear multiple scratches and as a result, problems with reading the information.
By the way, if you ever drive with a one-time use (R), it can be written only once, regardless of how much is left to the free space, but now, using multisession recording, it is possible to "append", but to erase all still impossible. At the same time MirSovetov recalls that multisession discs are not always perceived DVD-players, especially older models. They can not see either the entire disk or read only the first session (recording).
In the early 90s were designed format DDCD - CD-ROM double density (double density compact disc), which could accommodate twice more information than a regular CD. This was achieved by decreasing the size of pita. But the wheels did not spread because of the incompatibility and the high cost of production.
MiniDisk (MD)
Another type of carrier in the form of discs. Developed in 1992 by Sony as a replacement for the CD-cassettes, respectively, is mainly used as a carrier of audio, although in 2004 with the advent of the new format Hi MD can be used to store any information. Widespread MiniDisk not received. It is used primarily in the players and camcorders by Sony and Sharp. They can also be seen as a CD with drivers and utilities for computer peripherals, such as for USB-hardware (a "flash drive», Bluetooth-and WiFi-adapters, etc.)
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
In 1995 a group of developers (Toshiba, Matsushita, Sony, Philips, Time Warner, Pioneer, JVC, Hitachi and Mitsubishi Electric) signed an agreement on joint cooperation in developing and promoting a new type of optical disc called Digital Video Diss (DVD) - digital video drive. Later, as the DVD will decrypt the Digital Versatile Disc (digital versatile / versatile disc), because over time these disks will be used to store not only the video content.
The first DVD discs appeared in Japan in autumn 1996.
What types of DVD-ROM drive there?
DVD-5 - a one-sided single-layer (Single_sided, Single_layer) drive. Capacity - 4.7 GB.
DVD-9 - two-layer single-sided (Single_sided, Double_layer) drive. Capacity - 8.5 GB.
DVD-10 - double-sided single-layer (Double_sided, Single_layer) drive. Capacity - 9.4 GB.
DVD-14 - double-sided disc, one side has an information layer, and the second - two. Capacity - 13.2 GB.
DVD-18 - double-sided double-layer (Double_sided, Double_layer) drive. Capacity - 17 GB.
The last two are very rare and in everyday life practically not used.
Variety of DVD-ROM drive:
DVD-R (Recordable) - one-time recordable DVD discs. Capacity - 4.7 GB.
DVD-RW (ReWritable) - Rewritable (reusable) DVD discs. Capacity - 4.7 GB.
Due to the high cost of a license for DVD technology, a number of companies that are gathered under the title «DVD + RW Alliance», in the 2002 standard was developed DVD + R (W). Since DVD discs are divided on the pros and cons. Now much of a difference between them. Although some people prefer to use more pluses (using disks on the computer), for compatibility with older players is better to use a minus.
DVD + R (Recordable) - one-time recordable DVD discs. Capacity - 4.7 GB
DVD + RW (ReWritable) - Rewritable (reusable) DVD discs. Capacity - 4.7 GB
DVD-RAM (Random Access Memory) - a special rewritable random access memory, which allow you to work with them as floppy disks, that is free to write, erase data. They are more expensive than conventional drives and less common.
DVD-DL (Double Layer) - dual-layer recordable DVD discs. Capacity - 8.5 GB. These discs are created using sophisticated technology, are at the same time several times more expensive than usual. So, if you do not want to throw good money after bad and you need to use a dual-layer disc recording, disc MirSovetov recommends choosing well-known manufacturers, but they can provide an acceptable quality (for example, Verbatim).
In fact, regular DVD discs do not have a volume of 4.7 GB and 4.38 GB. This is due to the fact that the derivation of 4.7 - consider the decimal number, ie 1 KB = 1000 bytes, while at the same time in the digital world using a binary system in which 1 KB = 1024 bytes
HD DVD & Blu-ray (BD)
A new generation of optical disc drives are HD DVD and Blu-ray (BD). Until February 2008, they co-existed in the market as competitors, but after the failure of Toshiba (the main ideologist of HD DVD) to support its product, the standard of disks for high-definition Blu-ray has become the company Sony.
Discs and players are the new generation are still quite expensive. In addition, MirSovetov would like to draw your attention to the fact that for high-definition movies require a large TV, which would support higher screen resolution. But he also is not cheap. Therefore, the majority are quite satisfied with the quality of movies on DVD and the new standard is marketed with a creak. To supplant DVD, it would take at least several years.
Blu-ray is translated as "blue ray". The word blue (cyan) was intentionally omitted the last letter, so no problems with the registration of trade marks.
Types of discs HD DVD:
HD DVD-R (High Density DVD Recordable) - a one-time recordable disc. Disk space - 15 GB. If a dual-layer drive - 30 GB.
HD DVD-RW (High Density DVD Rewritable) - Rewritable (reusable) drive. Disk space - 15 GB. If a dual-layer drive - 30 GB.

Types of Blu-ray Disc
BD-R (Blu-ray Disk Recordable) - a one-time recordable disc. The volume of the disk is 25 GB. If a dual-layer drive - 50 GB
BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) - a re-writable (reusable) drive. The volume of the disk is 25 GB. If a dual-layer drive - 50 GB
HVD (Holographic Versatile Disc)
For several years, developed a fundamentally new optical disc format HVD (holographic versatile disc). In contrast to the previous format, the principle of which has not been changed (changed only the width of lanes, pits, and the laser wavelength), the decision serves as the foundation technology of holography, that is, save the data in three-dimensional volume of the carrier (using two lasers). This is achieved phenomenal capacity - terabytes of information on one disk, and high speed data transmission.
Manufacturers of optical discs
If you go to the store, specializing in computer technology, you'll see a lot of different drives from different manufacturers, as is widely known and completely unknown (and sometimes without any markings). What can I recommend? It all depends on your needs.
The price difference is usually negligible. If you need something to burn the disc, without expectation of a long storage, you can use almost any product. If you are relying on long storage, and are concerned about reliability, then I would advise you to buy CDs from proven manufacturers such as Verbatim and TDK. They are a little more expensive but much safer and better. It is not advisable to buy the CDs Digitex, especially the rewritable (RW), they account for many complaints.
For all this, remember - that even the disks of the leading manufacturers are not perfect. And sometimes you can fail. There's no deetsya. In addition, the disc also depends on a lot of drive and software for recording.
On the storage and use of optical disks
What else I want to say about the optical drives? Many people think that this is a very reliable means for storing information, but it's not entirely true. Disks can be stored for a long time, but we must not forget about how storage. This should be a dry, dark place. It is desirable to store the disks in a box. Need to treat them carefully, as scratches can make it unreadable. Although the recording is allowed, so to speak, the provision for recovery of information when reading, but it is not limitless. And sometimes, after damage to the drive, it has vivify ... but that's another discussion. Do not let the dust disk to the workspace, even the most delicate part of the carrier. Be attentive to her. I've seen people like and experienced, put wheels on the part of the working table, a pile of papers, anywhere ... and then wondered - why it is difficult to read discs are?
Before you insert the disc in the drive tray, carefully inspect its inner ring on the presence of cracks. Their appearance can lead to the fact that at the crucial moment of your media information, simply smashed to pieces right in the drive.
By the way, what if the disk drive does not open? If you have not helped the standard methods of discovery, we advise to use a mechanical (do not worry, disassemble the drive it does not have to). First, take an ordinary paper clip and straighten it. Then look at the faceplate of the drive. Most of them have a small (1 mm) hole. Turn off the computer and insert a straightened paper clip into the hole. Push the disc tray and has a little bit open. We catch him by the hand and open fully. We took out the disc. This method can be used and if you turn off the computer accidentally forgotten in the middle of the drive you want.
We must also remember that even without damage discs after spending a year or two, may become unreadable. So if you have very important information, it is best to periodically peresohranyayte it.
And finally, the banal warning. Do not forget to write on the disk can only be a special marker. And only on the upper surface of the dead.
Of course, the safety of your information is influenced by other factors. For example, how driven you are using, what programs are using to burn CDs. And just as they write. But this is a topic for another discussion. And we'll talk to you about it next time.

What is the best netbook or tablet

In early 2010, Apple introduced the iPad - a revolutionary device that actually revived a long time, "zagnuvshiysya" segment of such devices. Do not think that the iPad was the first representative in its niche: since 2000 the various companies in every way (but, unfortunately unsuccessfully) experimented on the Tablet PC market, generating, then laptops with touch screens, the device with a slide-out keyboard than- is reminiscent of a modern tablet. In general, the form factors were different. As a rule, as the software platform used by Windows XP or Windows Mobile, CE. Soup These were already archaic at the time of their release, and some of the usability and say no. Because of this, this class of devices has not been popular.
In 2010, Apple announced its first tablet. As it turned out, the company felt it is very thin market conditions: The device was successful. Moreover, this tablet is revolutionized the market, creating a new segment of the devices - Internet tablets. Following the iPad `om the market surged on a wave of third-party alternatives. At each show, beginning and ending with the CES CeBIT, producers have announced several new plates. To date, the market (even Russia) has accumulated a variety of Tablet PC, a simple user can get confused when choosing such a device. But my stuff is not about how to select the tablet.
The thing that I noticed an interesting trend in the vast variety of technical forums: people are increasingly asking, "What to buy: a tablet or netbook?". In some places, even the common dilemma between a laptop and a tablet. I'll try to help maximize available doubters select one of the two devices.
So, let's begin.
Complexity of choice
Comparison of two different classes of devices on one side like folly, because the Each device is aimed at fulfillment of their specific functions, and compare, say, a smartphone and a microwave, no one will. But the tablet and a netbook - it is such a device, which partially overlap with, or otherwise interpret each other's functions and performance of the same level of convenience features on the two devices is different and it is caused by many factors.
First, the operating system (OS). As you know, netbooks are mainly based on the operating system from Microsoft (Windows Vista, Windows Se7en). You can also post-installation species Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Linups), a particularly severe geeks share with the world of experience installing on netbook Hackintosh (hacked version of MacOS X). Thus, for a netbook pre-installed operating system, similar to PCs and laptops. But MirSovetov readers need to understand that in the case of tablets situation is somewhat different. Of course, there are tablets on Windows 7, particularly the producers have a reasonable and pre-install some kind of "touch-shell" on top of a virgin OS. But no shell, hiding UI system can not hide the poverty of a third-party management software through the touch screen. The fact that Windows-programs in no way adapted for touch control. And with the standard software situation is exactly the same. There are problems with everyday household use, so these devices are not popular. Fans have to wait for Windows to start the tablets on the market promising (by manufacturer) Windows 8.
Best-selling tablet (about 70% market share) has been and remains iPad (now iPad 2/The new iPad), based on iOS - proprietary mobile operating system from Apple.
The brainchild of the company from Cupertino ever try to catch up with manufacturers entering the market with a tablet-based Android OS. "Pills" on this OS at this time came out a huge amount. Every self-respecting vendor tries to occupy this niche, "chop off" a piece of this tasty pie. Unfortunately, very rarely, producers go really high quality, convenient and pleasant to use tablets. Typically, this is a device having a large number of "notebook" attributes such as USB, HDMI connectors, the lack of charging via USB, etc. These "cars" does not fit into the general spirit of the time, do not fit into the concept of mobile tablet at all. But along with this there are very high quality plates taken on Android devices such as Samsung, Asus, HTC. Prior to the announcement of Android 3.0 Honeycomb February 22, 2011, the plates produced in the "smartphone" version of the OS - Android 2.2. The only decent tablet for this version of the OS has been and remains Samsung Galaxy Tab, because the company is qualitatively altered interface for easy operation with a 7 "screen. With the release of Honeycomb, and now Ice Cream Sandwich, took place "injected" into the market a new wave of tablets, is a specially designed, tablet version of Android. Successful and has been selling very small number of tablets due to lack of foresight, again, producers, incorrect positioning, weak, presentations, marketing and other irrational factors.
In addition to these operating systems and tablets based on open system MeeGo (2 tablet on the market), HP Web OS (proprietary systems from HP, is a software platform for the HP Touch Pad) and the BlackBerry Tablet OS, preinstalled in the BlackBerry Playbook. Each operating system provides end users with different capabilities in terms of execution of various tasks. Boxed usage model (without installing additional software) in all plates is approximately the same. Ability to install additional software and games at the most widely iPad with its iOS, and worst of all with this, HP Web OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS and, of course, MeeGo.
Another aspect that differentiates a netbook from the tablet, this form factor. The tablet in this respect more mobile, because it is a candy bar and not a "clamshell" as a netbook. However, many prefer a netbook tablet in view of the full physical keyboard, through which at times easier to solve a variety of office tasks, for example, to fill a table or print a lengthy texts. This point is very subjective, because when the special skill on the 10 "tablet with varying success, too, can touch-type, at least, even glancing at the keys, the number of errors will be minimal in view of the rather large size of the keys. Also, when printing on the tablet much easier just to look at printed information on the screen, rather than lift up my eyes to the display on a netbook (for readers who have mastered the "blind" method of recruitment is not so important). Form Factor - this is a very individual aspect. It can not be attributed to the unique pluses and minuses of the absolute. For people who like to strike a balance, developed the device, such as Asus Transformer or Slider, combine, and touch screen for interactive and dynamic content to work with, and the detachable keyboard, which can be useful in the case of large total editing office documents.
The next point is the hardware. It is a netbook and tablet is radically different. Netbooks running on the basis of a more demanding, computer operating systems, respectively, require more resources. As a result, today almost all netbooks are equipped with respect to processor performance, more memory, and, most importantly, large internal memory (ROM): Hard drives can vary up to 1 terabyte, SSD, as a rule, does not exceed 128 Gb. The plates, of course, can not compete with the volume of the hard drive and the maximum that they provide to users is 64Gb. As for the processor, but now the trend in the pre-set in their tablets dual-core chips (expected soon and the flow chetyrhyadernyh tablets based on the N-Vidia Kal-El). However, it should be noted that the mobile OS is not so demanding on resources, so the speed of their work on the plates (especially if you have a very high-quality optimization, which is available, such as the iPad) is very, very well.
The implementation of functional
Each operating system provides a level of comfort in performing different tasks. And each operating system are present as critical flaws, and exclusive benefits. The dispute over the choice of operating systems can run into the century, and I want to consider a netbook and a tablet as a segment of the devices in isolation from the manufacturer and the preinstalled operating system.
Boxed model using a netbook is richer and more diverse, it is caused by a huge amount of software for Windows. However, readers should understand MirSovetov that netbook hardware specifications limit the use of some programs and games, but the soft-base is still very rich. Against this background, stands a tablet with a seemingly less software, but a guaranteed starting on it is absolutely all software developed for it. In addition, in recent years in mobile application stores an increasing number of unique computer programs successfully replicate its functionality.
Tablet PC to use the convenience of the user, through the touch screen, is in constant interaction with what is happening on the screen. This is extremely useful for many tasks, such as "surfing" on the Internet, gaming, working with photos, reading the literature, both fiction and periodicals.
Advantageous distinction tablets is also almost instantaneous switch, which opens up access to basic functions almost immediately, without waiting boot or out of sleep mode.
The netbook is due to the presence of the keyboard handy, wherever this is the keyboard can be useful, it is usually in the office applications, social networks, instant messengers and other videos to watch, I think, equally nice on both devices, with the exception of two shades : notebook, due to the presence of a full-fledged operating system, in terms of the video is omnivorous, but due to the small battery will not let you spoil the sight of more than 3-5 hours. The tablet is the first advantage of the netbook handles quite simple - by installing a third-party video players, and on the autonomy of the "pill" more than great: you can "kill" your eyes to a record ten hours in the case with the iPad.
As a conclusion ...
I tried to draw readers to the fact that, ultimately, to choose between these two devices will have you. And it is oh, what a difficult task. First of all, have a deep kopanut in order to find the hidden desires and needs of future acquisitions. And from these requirements and is repelled by the choice. You will need your mobile device with a large screen and good autonomy for Internet surfing and watching videos? Your choice - the tablet. A lot of editing text files? Experience the definitive need for a physical keyboard, as fiercely hate touch screens? In this case, it is better to look towards the netbook. Personally, I think you need to have something, and another device. Sooner or later you will understand that completely replace one or the other device can not nothing but the same device. In the presence of the tablet and netbook you use both devices, depending on emerging needs. But I want to repeat once again: any device selection is very subjective and individual. There is no manual or article can not in its entirety to tell you what you need. Successful acquisitions!

Select the mp3-player

Modern technology is not standing still, in all there is the desire for compactness, greater reliability and practicality. Choosing a mp3-player is easy to get lost in a broad lineup of many manufacturers of audio equipment. I do not think anyone chooses a mp3-player on the principle "plays - is good." But even the sound quality - not all that is needed for a good mp3-player. Roughly speaking, to choose the mp3-player should be so that he could reproduce a sufficient number of music tracks. And it requires a reasonable amount of memory and enough battery power-consuming.
Flash, HDD, CD mp3-player
Depending on the type of media-mp3-players are divided into three main types - Flash, HDD, and CD mp3-player. Most often, choose the mp3-player should be, since it is with this option.
CD mp3-player plays music from a conventional CD-ROM drive. The amount of such players, at times more than other types of mp3-player. The amount of information is limited disk capacity up to 800 MB. The main advantages for choosing CD mp3-player - a low cost of both the device and drive to it. Moreover, these drives are readily available, your favorite music can be purchased at any music store. For those who are not difficult to record their own music and choose the best CD mp3-player and carry them in my bag for the player. Choosing CD mp3-player look at the function of "anti-shock." With significant fluctuations music can jam. To avoid this, select the mp3-player with enough memory buffer "anti-shock." The most reliable popular mp3-players of this type of iRiver SlimX.
If you care about size, we advise you to choose from here flash mp3-player. They are not only compact size, light weight and, if desired, they can even be worn as a pendant around his neck. Choose flash mp3-player should be based on the amount of internal memory. Today, these values ​​range from 1 to 32 GB. Naturally, the more memory the better, but costs more. If in the future you want more memory, it is best to choose a flash mp3-player with support for memory cards. They are a little larger in size, but their main advantage of opportunities to work with cards up to 1.4 GB or more. Please note only that at each flash mp3-player is a limit on the amount of supported memory cards.
A compromise in size between the CD and Flash mp3-players will choose HDD mp3-player. Select the HDD mp3-player because of the large amount of memory on the hard drive on the internal hard drive. In this player you can not only store from 4 to 80 GB of music, but also use it to transfer information. Winchester is protected from any kind of mechanical, yet more accurate to treat them, and especially not to drop. Another negative side of HDD mp3-player is a high energy consumption. Therefore, choosing among the mp3-player, working on the hard drive, pay at the capacity of the battery. In the price category HDD mp3-players also stand out above the rest, so they are not available to everyone.
Power mp3-player
Power mp3-player can be either battery or battery. HDD mp3-player batteries are completed. Other work from ordinary AA batteries or AAA, but instead, you can always use rechargeable batteries. Using a conventional battery helps in those moments when the old boarded, and the new can be easily bought. Rechargeable batteries work a little longer, and withstand many charge cycles. It is also such a thing: Whether removable or built-in battery on the mp3-player. Built-in rechargeable batteries are designed for a long time, but the replacement, as you know, in case of failure is impossible.
Playback Formats mp3-player
Choosing a mp3-player, pay attention to supported playback formats. In addition to the basic model mp3 format, some players can play music in WMA and OGG.
Music in WMA format has less twice the size with the same quality with mp3. But the wide distribution it has not received, as appeared later mp3. For those who want to fit on your player more music, it is desirable to choose a mp3-player with support for WMA. But you need to be engaged in converting music from one format to another.
The same applies to the format OGG. The advantage of this format is the ability to record music in higher quality, but it is natural and a larger size.
Screen mp3-player
The need to screen for mp3-player is undeniable. When you choose a mp3-player, look not so much screen size as the number of displayed information. The display should show not only data about the battery, but also information about the currently playing track, and in a convenient form. It is also desirable that the selected mp3-player equalizer settings are displayed. On players with a hard drive often make a color screen, where you can view photos and even video.
Additional Features
Choosing a mp3-player, pay attention to a number of additional features. For example the radio would be a nice addition, for example, when the music is recorded on the player, I got bored. In addition, some players have the opportunity to record music directly from the radio. Recorder, as a rule, mp3-players, writes in a not very good quality. So choose a mp3-player because of the presence or absence of the recorder should not be. Headphones come standard does not give the music in full quality, so it's best to buy better earphones. Connecting the flash mp3-player to the computer via the USB-port. It is better to choose a mp3-player with USB 2.0 standard, because it works faster than USB 1.1.

The most popular companies Players iRiver, they produce high-quality CD and flash mp3-player. Among the most well-known HDD mp3-players the company Apple. Additionally mp3-players can choose among such companies as Samsung, Panasonic, Nexx, Sanyo, which also produces audio equipment with good quality.
If you know what you want, you can make the right choices that will never disappoint!

How to choose a digital video camera

More and more modern camcorders are manufactured with the ability to record in digital format. A choice of analog video cameras does not make sense, especially given the prices that are almost identical, digital video cameras are not much more expensive.
Recording Format Camera
Camcorders can record in digital formats such as Digital 8, mini DV, micro MV, DVD, Mpeg 4. At the camcorders that work in the first three formats is still applied to the tape recording, but now in digital quality.
Camcorders with Digital 8 recording format is preferred by those who still remained in the recording of analog Hi 8. These cameras make it possible not only to see the video in Hi 8, but also to make the digitization of Digital 8. Record in Hi 8 and Digital 8 is in on the 8-millimeter film, but only in the second case, and in digital quality with stereo sound. Price camera, recording at Digital 8, is quite low. But if you choose the first video camera, and inexpensive, it is best to pay attention to the format mini DV.
Camcorder recording format mini DV smaller in size and weight, because it uses less tape (tape width of 6.35 mm) than for the Digital 8. But it is a little more high-quality digital video and stereo sound. These video cameras and tape them to produce many well-known manufacturers (Sony, JVC, Panasonic, Samsung), so the problems with supplies should not arise.
Micro MV format is superior in quality as the previous video compression used in standard Mpeg 2. These cameras tape two times smaller than the mini DV or Digital 8. Therefore, camera format Micro MV turned out quite compact. But when choosing a video camera, try as far as is comfortable to hold her hand. The small size can deliver a lot of inconvenience for a large hand, the more so because the buttons are too close to each other.
DVD-Video are recorded directly onto a DVD-R/RW discs. The main advantage is that the recorded video can be viewed directly on the DVD-player, it is easy to rewind to the desired point. But the size of most DVD-Video are dictated by the size of the disk, so make it fairly compact fails.
Among modern cameras, you can choose a recording format Mpeg 4. As the media uses the hard drive or flash-card. All entries are overwritten without any problems from the camcorder to a computer for further editing or burning to disc.
Optics (lens) camera
One of the main elements of each camera is always optics. In the production of cameras firms can use either your own design or use lenses from other manufacturers. For example, JVC camcorders is its own optics, as well, Sony has chosen for its camera optics Carl Zeiss. Leica Dicomar optics selected by Panasonic to be installed in your camcorder.
Viewfinder cameras
Monitoring the video, select the required angle and various settings - for this use the viewfinder, optical or mirror. Minus the optical viewfinder is that you will see in it a picture that is different from the recording - there is a slight shift in direction. For this reason, better to choose a camera with a mirror viewfinder.
The viewfinder can also be black and white or color. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so before you choose you need to know these details. Black and white viewfinder is preferable, since they can be more accurately adjust the sharpness. The advantage of the same color viewfinders in their natural color reproduction, white balance settings (in some models of the excess luminosity released by hatching).
No modern camera can not do without the LCD display, which is often very convenient to use as a viewfinder. Especially convenient is the display when shooting from awkward positions, for example, when recording a video concert, holding the camera above your head.
Increase (optical, digital) camera
As for cameras and camcorders made for shooting objects at different distances. In such situations, the approach will be useful to increase / objects. The increase is implemented using object capabilities of optics and electronics.
Choosing a camcorder first and foremost pay attention to optical zoom (optical zoom). Zoom in / out is by moving the lens, the coefficients can reach values ​​of 10 to 25. In most situations, would be enough camera with 10 x optical zoom. The coefficients of 20 and above requires a tripod, because such an increase will be seen shaking hands. So choose a camcorder with a large optical zoom is impractical. In addition, you overpay for the features that are not always able to take advantage.
Digital zoom is not as important when choosing a camcorder. Large values ​​of the digital zoom is used purely for marketing purposes. First, using the digital zoom is a loss in quality, so it is desirable to disable the function. Second, again as at high magnification will be very noticeable the slightest vibrations camcorder. So whether you choose a camera with a 200-fold or 500-fold digital zoom is not critical.
CCD (CCD) camera
Passing through the optics, the image falls on the light-sensitive elements (CCD), the output image which is converted into an electrical signal.
The most common are video cameras in the matrix diagonal 1/4 "(6 mm) and 1/3" (8mm). It is better to choose a camera with a CCD larger diagonally, because, having a higher sensitivity allows shooting in low light conditions.
Resolution is measured in number of the matrix of photosensitive elements (pixels). In order to avoid grain is desirable to have as a higher resolution, but the minimum necessary to 500.000 pixels (0.5 megapixel). If you want to choose a camera with the ability to take pictures, you should pay attention to the model with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels.
At the camcorders also use the technology of the three CCD arrays (3CCD), mainly in the professional apparatus, although there is a model of "simple", such as Panasonic NV_GS-300. If you are using this technology is the layout of the light passing through the lens to red, blue and green components, each of which is processed by a separate matrix. This allows for better color reproduction, reduce color distortion. Camcorders with three matrices by features of the technology a little bit larger in size and cost significantly more. So for shooting home movies would be better to choose among models with the same matrix.
Image stabilizer Video
Choosing a camcorder, it is important to take into account such factors as the image stabilizer. It helps to avoid vibrations when recording video images (such as trembling hands). At the moment, what would you choose a video camera on it will be installed in any case, the stabilizer. But! Businesses are opting for a camcorder with an optical stabilizer, for amateur photography is quite enough, and electronic.
Electronic stabilizer uses a portion of the CCD, the data which are processed by the processor. This helps to avoid oscillation in the picture frame, but the quality is lost, because not all elements of work to create an image.
Optical Image Stabilizer works by an additional lens group. With the help of special sensors, data is transmitted to the processor of the camera direction, velocity and amplitude of the oscillations. The processor, based on these values, controls the lens group stabilization so that the image does not go beyond the CCD, ie, remained motionless. Under this system, increases energy expenditure, but given the quality of the received, the lack of it becomes insignificant.
Sensitivity of the camera
If you shoot video in low light, it is best to choose a camera with high sensitivity. Unit of measurement sensitivity - suite. A good indicator of the camera is the ability to shoot at the object illumination of 0.1 lx (this corresponds to a situation of minimum illumination). The specifications of this parameter is usually overestimated. Increases the sensitivity camera allows aspheric optics, it is better to choose among these models.
If you often shoot in low light, you can also choose the camcorder with a built-in light area light or to install it.
The sound on the camcorder
Modern cameras allow you to record stereo sound, and sound in Dolby Digital 5.1 format on DVD-camcorders. Choosing a camcorder, you should pay attention to such details. First, it is possible to connect external microphone, one or even two. The second point is a sound recording on two channels, which allows you to make comments or to add background sound to an existing account.
Batteries for camcorder
The parameters of the selected camera battery operation time depends on a single charge. At the time, of course, will influence and mode of operation, which uses a video camera, the power consumption of nodes.
To date, Li-Ion and Li-Pol batteries have replaced Ni-Cd and NiMh batteries. Choose the battery for the camcorder is not necessary, since released for the use of only a certain type of battery. You can select only the battery capacity. Included with the camera can take a small battery capacity, so it is desirable to immediately purchase a second battery, designed for longer battery life. Note also that while the standard battery, the manufacturer, in fact, will be less. This is because the parameter is specified for the most economical mode without zooming, LCD display, viewing recorded video.
Connecting a camcorder
To communicate with other devices, video cameras are equipped with various connectors.
S-Video connector for connecting to a TV and VCR. With it you can watch videos on TV directly and copying to the VCR.
Almost all video cameras present IEEE 1394 (FireWire, I.Link or DV). Its main application - data transfer to PC or other digital camera. If you choose not only a video camera DV-output, but the DV-input, you will be able to use the camera as a VCR, ie View and record video from other devices.
The USB port at first used only to send a picture, but now with faster USB 2.0 standard and can transfer video data.
To implement linear editing requires assembling connectors (for Sony - a connector LANC, from Panasonic - Control-M). With these connectors can be synchronized with the video camera and editing deck VCR.
It is also desirable to have a connector for external microphone and headphones.

Choose your camcorder is better not to maximize the functional equipment, and to recruit the necessary functions. It is possible that you do not need a 20-fold increase, or, for example, photography is not necessary because planning and buying digital camera. Therefore, whether or not to overpay? It is better to choose the difference in the amount of camera accessories. For example, you definitely need to transfer the case most camcorders, as well as extra batteries, tapes or discs, cables, and possibly the charger.
Save reasonable and make the right choice!

Choosing a portable DVD-player

What is a portable DVD - player, and how to choose?
The yard has long XXI century and we are not surprised by the portability of new devices entering the market almost every day. The size and power consumption has decreased to almost impossible targets. Now, these devices play the role of fashion accessories and highlight your image.
It must be understood at once that the portable DVD-player is several times more expensive than their stationary "brothers." If you are not afraid, and you want to become the owner of such exotic goods - this article will help you choose what you want. I'll tell you about the characteristics that need to pay attention to when choosing a particular model.

Screen
One of the main parameters of a portable DVD-player is the size and resolution of the LCD screen.
The larger the screen, the more comfortable watching video, but it also leads to an increase in the size of the player, as well as a decrease in the time of the device from the battery. 7.8 inch screen would be enough for watching movies and photos, for those who are not enough, there are 9, 10 and 12 inch.
The image quality depends on the resolution matrix, the bigger it is, the sharper the image on the screen. For example, for an 8 inch screen, the preferred resolution of 800 * 480, but it is less, which obviously will lead to a deterioration of the image.
Not less important is to set the number of gray levels, which will adjust the image contrast for you. The brightness of the display device can be used even in sunlight. While all this task can not handle the present day, no portable DVD-player.
Equally important is the viewing angle both vertically and horizontally (for example, if you watch a movie or two photos).
 Going to the store, bring your CD with good quality, so you can evaluate and compare the quality of the screens you are interested in models whose parameters are not always in the price lists and catalogs. Evaluate a grainy screen, and visibility.

Sound
Most portable DVD-players are equipped with built-in speakers. They certainly will not be able to describe three-dimensional picture of the screen.
The Board of MirSovetov! When you purchase is important to assess not only the sound quality, but its maximum volume. On portable players, even at an average level of ambient noise (such as a train), the volume is not enough.
For this reason, many people use headphones. Complete headphones do not have good performance in sound quality, but for watching movies more than enough. If you consider yourself a music lover, likely have to purchase something more substantial. Good to know that some players have two portable headphones - in some cases it might be useful.
If you connect this player, such as home acoustics, sound quality, of course, can not be compared with the top fixed lines. And though the sound in almost all models perfectly balanced in frequency bands at the edges are distorted. Fans of the militants and rock music is just hoping for a less high-quality bass. Only those portable DVD-players that expensive, feel confident and as a music player.
Do not forget that the player can be connected not only to the home system, but also to the car audio system, if the radio has the appropriate inputs (or in the presence of FM-transmitter in the player, as we say below).

Supported formats
The standard model of every modern DVD player supports formats such as: DVD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG (MP3 - music files; JPEG - a popular image format) is a positive option, reading formats - Mpeg4 / DIVX, since movies in this format is very common.
The Board of MirSovetov! If so you will take the disk to make sure the player can arrange another little test. Almost all portable players work equally well with DVD-format, but that when viewing movies recorded in the formats Mpeg4/DIVX, may not work for rewind. This is inconvenient if you did not have time to watch the movie till the end, or did not have enough battery power - will the next time to watch from the beginning.

Power
All portable DVD-players are designed for "mobile" as well as for stationary use, so the network are completed (and often car) adapter. If we talk about the time of the device from the battery, then there differences in the large model lines - the minimum time of the device around 3:00, and the maximum can reach even 15-18 hours. This is of course a bit, but still help you while away your free time (for example in the way to work).

Input / Output
Modern technology uses many sockets.
Audio connector. The most common currently - Coaxial RCA (in the life of the "tulip"). If you want to connect the player to the TV, then you need to transfer a stereo pair of connectors (they are marked L / R, as a rule, red and white). To connect to the 5.1-acoustics you'll need three RCA-connectors: one for the front speakers (FR / FL), one for the rear (SR / SL) and the third for a subwoofer and a center (CNT / SW). For digital audio transmissions fit, coaxial connection (S / PDIF is usually orange, rarely white) and connect an optical cable (TosLink), they are used for transmission from a DVD player, digital multi-channel audio stream that is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS (ie . that you could connect the player to your home system, for example, to the receiver).
Always there is a headphone jack mini-jack (3,5 mm), as already mentioned, in some models there may be two.
Video connectors. To connect a portable DVD-player to a TV using composite RCA, they are equipped with all of TV (connector has a yellow label). S-Video signal suitable for transmission, divided by the brightness and color, which allows you to send a higher quality video.
And, of course, as we all knew would connect the USB set of external devices, for example, USB-drive. And the memory card slot allows you to view newly captured pictures.
The Board of MirSovetov! If you buy a portable DVD-player for the car will be a very useful feature such as FM-transmitter on. This will provide an opportunity to connect the player to the car radio tuned to a specific frequency (connected wirelessly).

Management
Almost all models can do without the remote, because equipped with multifunction buttons and joysticks, you can use them to quickly access frequently used functions and go into the settings menu. Usually, somewhere on the road you will use the control buttons on the body. In such cases, the illumination is very useful control buttons, which makes managing comfort in any lighting condition.
If you use a portable DVD-player at home, connecting to a TV, there is no control panel you will be, at least, uncomfortable. Feature remote controls for all these players are small, and as a consequence, all the buttons are small and they are very tight - get used to them is not easy.

Construction
Each DVD-player has its own characteristic structural features. Very handy is the ability to not only change the angle of the monitor, but also rotate it or move it to the body.
Also, there are more custom designs, such as a "slider" or even made in the whole body.
Case material is not of great importance in the selection, especially to dwell on it will not. We note only that the metal casing looks stylish, but it weighs more than a player. In the hands comfortable rubberized case is, well, plastic case is light, but fragile.

Completion
In almost all standard portable DVD-players include: network and car adapters, audio/video- cable, headphones, battery, remote control and carrying bag. In some cases, the kit supplied such thing as a convenient pouch for accessories and a bag for mounting on the headrest. There are also more unusual accessories, such as game joysticks and game discs.

More options
Additional options include built-in FM / TV-tuner, allowing you to watch TV programs and listen to radio anywhere. Another nice little thing that might please the gamers, some recent models of portable DVD-players come with a game joysticks and have built-in games that will not let you get bored on the road.

Prices and final specification
The price range for portable DVD-players is large, ranging from 3.5-4 thousand rubles and up to 15 thousand
You are finally able to make the right choice, you first need to decide how and where you're going to use it. This is necessary because according to this more or less important will be to get those or other settings. Obviously, the picture and sound quality is always top in the list of criteria. But the media with equal qualities and the same value of two different portable players, involuntarily pay attention to other options.
If you plan to take it with you on vacation, then there could be battery life and compact size to be one of the first places in the selection. Surely, many will be interested in this and the availability of slots for memory cards.
If you want to use it for watching videos in the car driving to work and home, here is the criteria are not so important. More interesting for automotive use case is an option, as the FM-transmitter that allows you to transfer the sound to the acoustics of a car through a cassette recorder to the radio.
When using the portable player is not only somewhere on the road or on vacation, but also at home as a hospital would be a significant ability to output sound system 5.1 (Even if the system does not now, it is possible to purchase such plans). Although such a little wanting, but there is a certain group of people that this functionality is very much interested.
As you can see when you select many features that the first time a few confused, what is the model still is best for you. But with the understanding that you really want to get, buying a portable DVD-player (you need at least overshadow less important and necessary function), the choice becomes more obvious.
MirSovetov only reiterate that the product brand, which has proved its positive feedback is the name of the current users should certainly be considered in the first place, but not as the only option.
You always have a choice!

Choosing voice recorder

One of the most positive aspects of the present time is the possibility of a person through the use of its achievements to improve quality of life. Just a decade ago to have a computer, washing machine and microwave oven was considered a luxury, but today we perceive these items as necessary household appliances. Many convenient and essential equipment and devices to help modern man to keep pace with the rapidly changing world. Among these can be attributed recorders.
Today, of the bulky and noisy cluster of devices they have turned into a beautiful and compact product. Modern recorders have excellent sound characteristics and the presence of a set of comfortable additions that would make the writing process easier and more convenient. Therefore, these elegant and sometimes irreplaceable device on the right are increasingly gaining its market position. But in a wide range of recorders, the proposed shops today, the consumer is difficult to immediately determine the choice. Let us try a little bit to understand the situation on the market and accents in this matter.
You get the recorder to be used for its intended purpose, to record audio files, and so, naturally, that the main indicators of the recorder, which should affect your choice should be the characteristics that make good quality is ensured when you play back recorded sound fragments . These indicators include ...

Record format
This parameter is most models is characterized by the possibility to record acoustic signals in a compressed format (MP3) and uncompressed (in WMA format). The lack of compression, of course, provides a higher quality recording, but the data take up more space on the disk. Select the type of codec, audio compression is focused on the basic characteristics of the speech signal, and if the recorder has a good patency rate of the recorded bits of information (from 128 kbit / s and above), the sound quality is unlikely to suffer from compression.

Maximum recording time

The index, which depends on the capacity of the memory card, built-in voice recorder, as well as used in the recording format. It is not necessary to treat confidentially characteristics, which you can specify a vendor interested in purchasing your face, take a look at the recording time with a good bitrate of 128 kbit / s, it will be a measure of how a particular recorder is suitable for you on this characteristic. In the description of the technical data of these modes are often referred to as the SP and LP, then your option - this time recording when using SP. A memory capacity affects the cost of the device, determine for yourself because a valid value for money and recorder. To ensure quality recording within 4-5 hours of missing cards at 128 MB, which is using the LP mode recording time will provide up to 60 hours.

The range of accepted and Frequency
This characteristic is in good voice recorders models ranges from 100 to 6000-10000 Hz, which makes it possible to make not only high-quality voice recording, and recording music passages. The specified range in size up to 3000 Hz will not be able to capture more high notes in the voices of people talking, giving dips in the sound. If a passport is set to the recorder from 400 to 4000 Hz, it can provide a sufficient level of quality of written pieces.

Autonomy, or battery life at no extra charge
The parameter that you can not find the data sheet. But there is shown in the recorder's power consumption mW / h or w / h, as well as the capacity of the battery in mA / h or A / h Multiplying the rate of capacity and voltage that the battery is typically 1.5 V, and for different types of batteries from 1.2 to 3.7, you can get a value that indicates the battery power supply. Get the number of hours you can, if you divide the value obtained in the power consumption of the recorder.
Sensitivity of the recorder
This parameter indicating at what distance from the object can be carried out writing for the sound of normal quality. You can purchase a compact recorder for recording the distance for a possible record up to 12 meters, but sometimes it's better to try once, than to believe in a written technical description and just do a trial version of the recording at a certain distance, to ensure the accuracy of this data.



The presence of APV
This function is only required if the dialogue will be written with the participation of several people. Automatic gain control allows you to make the sound rather flat and the best to play through the ability to mute a loud and too quiet to strengthen the voice signals. Of course, the sound quality is also dependent on the presence of internal or external microphone, if you need records sent from a particular source, as well as the work of special filters that allow you to change the recording mode depending on the situation (outdoors, indoors), suppressing noise, excellent from voice signals.
For some, may be important to have a replacement card, which allows you to increase the recording time, as well as the possibility of using activation of the recorder with your voice that will help avoid additional loss of time by turning off the recording device in the absence of a voice signal. Maybe you will like the model with the ability to set the timer recording when the recorder starts to work at a certain fixed time. For better orientation in the general mass of sound fragments useful indexing function, where for a quick search, you can leave markers at certain points in the record.
Specialists site www.dictofonam.net, which by nature of their work should be aware of virtually all voice recorders, it is recommended that if security is important to you, you can pay attention to the possibility of setting the password to access the data entry functions, or concealment of phonograms. Very convenient are those models recorders, in a design which provides a USB-input for easy and fast data transfer to PC. And the possibility of buying the recorder with such additions as a tuner that allows you to listen to some radio, or an adapter for recording from your phone depends on your wishes and financial possibilities.
To determine the priority of quality characteristics that are especially worth paying attention, you must define the goals of the recorder. And from what you give it features a major role, and will depend on your final choice of the model.

How to control your computer at a distance of 10 meters

The American company Bellco Ventures has developed an innovative interactive glove Ion Wireless Air Mouse Glove, which is able to replace the computer mouse. The range of this instrument reaches 10 meters. Yes, you can easily put a movie on pause or turn off the system without leaving the couch.

Buttons that perform standard mouse functions are located on the index finger and pressed with the thumb. That is, in working with the Air Mouse Glove involved are not the same group of muscles that are used when working with a standard mouse. In order to, for example, to scroll the image, it is enough to drive the wrist up or down, in this case, it is not necessary to use the table as you would with a traditional mouse.

Mirnt.ru also learned that the kit includes a USB-module, which connects to the USB-port on the computer for charging. Should such a miracle, about 80 dollars.

Іntel working on a super chip for the computer systems of the future

Іntel company decided not to stop progress and has developed a new hardware platform for high-performance computing systems, which can become the basis for the fastest supercomputer of the future.

"Іntel creates a so-called superchip that could form the basis for the next generation of supercomputers. For communication with other components of the processor will use a high-speed rail Іnfіnіband" - shared information, the Vice-President Diane Bryant.

Back in January it was reported that the company plans to create a new fiber technologies for high performance computing. Prior to 2018 Іntel intends to develop a data architecture, the rate of one quintillion operations per second (quintillion = 1018).

Recall that for HPC-systems company already has a processor architecture on the Corner Knіghts Many Іntegrated core (MІC). Making such a processor needs to use 22-nanometer process technology and innovation Trі-Gate, which increases the energy efficiency of the processor and its speed.

The new iBooks application for the iPad will replace school textbooks in the U.S.

Today at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, Apple announced the release of new version of iBooks with new design and functionality, which is designed to inflict a crushing blow to its main rival - Kindle, starting a new war, a war of electronic books. Apple decided to focus its efforts on education, with the potential to replace paper with electronic versions of books on the iPad.

The new version enhances iBooks and removes the limitations of previous versions, now it can produce video, audio, equipped with a multitouch screen. But the text - is still the main element of the platform, the same textbook, in the end. The book can be read in landscape or portrait version with the ability to add notes. And, of course, in all sections of the book will be interactive quizzes to assess student.

Mirnt.ru learned that Apple has "published" books of some famous American authors. First of all, Apple has created iBooks for schools. The books themselves are pretty cheap for the U.S. market - less than $ 15, but here he is still iPad expensive prospect for U.S. secondary schools. But Apple's claim that the schools in this gadget would be a serious discount.

There will also be a new platform to samopublikovatsya called iBooks Author. It will be available under Mac OS. According to New York Times, this program does not require knowledge of programming languages, and templates will contain textbooks for possible use by the authors.

The application has two iBooks available for use on iPhone and iPad, but the function of a textbook will only be for the iPad.

OS X Mountain Lion: a new operating system from Apple

Recently, Apple announced the next version of Mac OS X, the operating system that runs on all computers, Mac. It will be called the Mountain Lion, and this summer will be on sale. The new operating system will be filled with applications that are used in all of the iPhone and the iPad. This is another stop on the way to the implementation of the Final Plan with respect to Apple dominance in the field of gadgets (not official name): convergence of the Mac OS and iOS.

We are not going to discuss new opportunities for a long time, and we have not tested the beta version. But tell you about some aspects and features. Such applications IOS, as IMessage (free SMS-service, IChat), Notes, Reminders and Game Center will now be available in your computer, thanks to OS X Mountain Lion. In the upper right corner of the screen will now be a drop-down list of new messages.

You can also share your information with social networks: send links by e-mail or Twitter from certain applications, such as Safari, upload photos to Flickr, etc. AirPlay will also be available in the new Mac. AirPlay - a feature of the iPhone and iPad, which allows you to broadcast the song, video or photo directly from your mobile device to Apple TV (2nd generation), or media player Boxee Box. Many features are amazing and futuristic, and it's really like most of the Mac.

These are just some features of the new operating system. Today, we can assume that in the states of OS X Mountain Lion will cost about $ 30, but it's just a guess and not the retail price.

Nokia introduced a smartphone with a camera 41 Mpx

Two years ago, representatives from Nokia promised that the smartphone will have the same characteristics as the SLR. These statements are partly crazy, but the Nokia is working to translate their words into reality. The new smartphone is equipped with 808 1/1.2 "sensor with the ability to take pictures with a resolution of 41 megapixels.




It sounds a little wildly. Recently, Nikon, using its innovative technology, put 36 megapixels in its ful-frame camera D800. However, the technology from Nokia is slightly different from that of those who have long used cutting-edge manufacturers of SLR cameras.

The development of Nokia 808 lasted for five years, so it probably installed an old operating system Symbian. The phone has the technology, "sverhdiskretizatsii", which combines the pixels to make the shots more clear with low resolution pictures.

Most of the resolving power can also "zumirovat" image to 3 without loss of quality, so there is no need to put into the phone system of optical lenses. Also supply zoom allows filming with a fourfold approach in full HD quality with a resolution of 1920x1080. During scaling, the system selects what area of ​​the matrix used to obtain images. This method differs from the usual scaling zoom, so when the zoom is not possible upscaling, which is observed in most of Chinese phones.

The phone is already accustomed to using high-end Nokia phones with Carl Zeiss optics with a maximum aperture of F/2.4, and is the equivalent of full-frame matrix size of 26 or 28 mm, depending on the format of the image. However, since the sensor is still very small, its hard to compare to quality, which is obtained in digital SLR cameras.

At the moment, Nokia plans to release an official telephone, in Europe it will cost around 450 euros. Also in the future we plan to release this model based on OS Windows Phone.

Intel plans to release processors for smartphones

The world's first smartphone based on Intel will be Lenovo K800. In the sale it will be available in late May. "Brain" devaysa - energy-saving Intel Atom Z2460 processor is a new generation of chipsets Intel Medfield, which are designed specifically for mobile devices. Thanks to the 1.6-gigahertz processor the phone will be one of the most powerful in its class.

The new phone runs on OS Android, has a 4.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, 1 GB RAM, 8-megapixel camera with dual LED-flash and high, both for mobile devices, the maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200.

Smartphone technology supports Near Field Communication, WiDi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS. In addition, it uses a new technology Intel Avatar, details of which will be available a little later.

Digital sketches

Make sketches on paper - and then translate them into digital format for further processing on a computer allows a new "digital pen" from Wacom.

Inkling - is not just conceptual project, but a completely turnkey solution, which is already available, in particular, in the company's online store Wacom, at a price of 199 U.S. dollars.

The kit includes a ballpoint pen and a compact receiver that attaches to the top of the paper sheet. No scanner: working, the receiver keeps a record of the spatial position of the tip of the "pen" on paper, and then connect to the computer via the USB transmits this data the special program Sketch Manager, which forms an image in digital form and can start its processing and editing. Of course, Inkling is fully compatible with the graphics package Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (versions from CS3), as well as Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 2011, and is able to immediately export the outline of these programs. However, the computer can not hurry: built-in memory receiver will retain information on thousands of sketches.

Something similar, of course, already been implemented creators of the infamous "digital pen» APEN. However, the product of Wacom, as befits the company, is designed for professionals, and offers a major improvement in the most important: sensitivity to the pressing force, which allows you to transmit in digital form, not just a "flat" straight line, but their thickness. This is achieved by using the most sensitive sensor in the handle that can distinguish between the 1024 levels of pressure.

GPS HAS AN ALTERNATIVE, A grayscale E-INK - NO

In the spring trends - navigation and reading. Our satellite constellation GLONASS is globally the only viable alternative in the event of failure or disconnection of the American GPS, but the Russians are increasingly buying e-books.



GLONASS / GPS-navigators will be even more popular

In March 2011 started production of cars Lada Kalina and Lada Priora, equipped with navigators, able to work simultaneously with GLONASS and GPS. And in May of that year started selling the first commercially mass-produced portable car navigation with the GLONASS / GPS. Among the first such devices was Lexand SG-555. Following Lexand joined other local brands.

Over the next eight months in Russia sold about 100 thousand navigators to the GLONASS / GPS, with a total annual market volume of 1.5 million (according to Smartmarketing) - about 7%. According to the forecasts of the same agency, the proportion of navigators in total sales in 2012 will be even greater, and may be about 10-12%.

The advantage of "dvusistemnyh" gadgets over conventional GPS-navigators - 30% more than a quick search of satellites and more reliable performance in high-rise buildings. Currently, GLONASS is used as a complement to GPS, but if the latter becomes available, it is our satellite constellation is the only current alternative. At this point in the orbit sufficiently active GLONASS satellites to talk about the 100% coverage of the globe.



Color E-Ink is delayed

Last year for fans of electronic fiction has ended on a positive note: some vendors bukriderov hinted at the fact that in 2012, could begin mass production of electronic devices with color ink. Alas, coming to an end the first quarter, and a color E-Ink does not smell. Now, most market experts readers agree that before 2013 we did not see.

But all the key players in the world market of readers have switched to the technology E-Ink Pearl. In particular, the leading in Russia in terms of sales for three years, the international brand PocketBook. The first reader of this brand to display the "pearl" electronic ink, PocketBook Touch, on sale beginning in March.

Reader with a capacitive touch display, popular not only for us, one of the largest IT-print editions in Germany, the magazine ComputerBild, recognized the best reader PocketBook Touch of Europe. Second place was taken by reader Sony PRS-T1, the third - Kobo eReader Touch Edition. The first device Amazon Kindle in the German ranking is found only in the 5th position.