The Gadgets of 2013: Two New Devices That Will Change Everything - Guest Post

With smartphones and tablets now decidedly out of fashion as revolutionary gadgets, the tech industry has turned to new devices to wow consumers and attract their purchasing power this year.

The trend, overall, is one toward smaller gadgets that help to complete a mostly digital lifestyle, unifying gadgets and bridging the gap between computers, tablets, smartphones, and other pocket-sized devices. This year, prepare for at least two of these gadgets to make it to the mainstream in a big way.




1. The Pebble Smart Watch

It was only a matter of time before increasingly tiny silicon components and a move toward ever-thinner devices led tech companies to develop a smart watch. In a move that resembles the wrist "communicators" in a number of science fiction movies, Pebble unveiled its smart watch earlier this year to much fanfare in the tech community.

The watch display is built on e-Ink, the same technology that powers Amazon's Kindle and other e-reader devices. That makes the watch highly readable in a wide variety of environments, and it reduces the impact of essentially wearing a tiny computer screen on the wrist. The watch is powered by a series of default apps, and new ones can be downloaded and installed to expand the watch's functionality. For anything from running to golfing and listening to music, the Pebble watch and its applications can monitor, report, and interact, just like a very small smartphone.

2. The Kingston 1TB Flash Drive

It may not be as life-changing as the typical smart watch, but it's worth noting that Kingston has accomplished what many people thought was impossible, not usable, and even gratuitous: The company has made the first flash drive that can hold a staggering terabyte of data. For those keeping score, that's roughly 1,000 gigabytes of data on a device the size of the average thumb.

With more storage capacity than most laptops, the Kingston 1TB flash drive is poised to make a fully mobile-data lifestyle possible. Customers will be able to transport their settings, music, movies, and files, to every device in their lives without carrying a laptop or removable hard drive with them. That's a big deal in a world that values thin and light over large and more useful.

A Year of Shrinking, More Useful Gadgets

The theme in this year's gadget releases is to create highly useful objects that are now as small as watches. With a terabyte of space that's barely the size of a finger, and a watch that can tell the time and the distance of a daily jog, things are about to get a lot more interesting in the world of consumer electronics.


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This article was contributed by Aidal Rahl of OrderSatTV.com, a website offering deals on satellite TV and internet services.


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Nokia launches new 3.8-inch Lumia 620 Windows Phone 8 device. Price $249

Nokia announced its new Windows Phone 8 smartphone "Lumia 620" at LeWeb in Paris.


Lumia 620 will have a 3.8-inch display, 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 512MB of RAM and a 5-megapixel camera.


It provides the feature Cinemagraph which adds motion to still images.

With Smart Shoot, one click of the camera takes a series of snaps so that we can take the best bits from each photo to create the perfect group shot.

Nokia has employed a new “dual-shot color technique” which adds a second layer of colored, transparent or translucent polycarbonate on top of a full color layer to offer “blend and depth effects.”

The Nokia Lumia 620 will be available in a range of colors including, lime green, orange, magenta, yellow, cyan, white and black.


The Nokia Lumia 620 will begin selling in January 2013 in Asia, followed closely by Europe and the Middle East before expanding further.

	Nokia Lumia 620
Operating System	Windows Phone 8
Display	3.8-inch TFT WVGA 800x480 ClearBlack
Battery	1300 mAh
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 processor with 1 Ghz dual-core CPUs
Camera	Main: 5MP Autofocus, LED flash  Front-facing camera: VGA
Memory	512MB RAM 8GB mass memory (Micro SD support up to 64GB) 7GB free Microsoft SkyDrive storage

Read below the press release from Nokia about the Lumia 620.

Espoo, Finland and Paris, France - Nokia today introduced the Nokia Lumia 620, the third and most affordable in its range of Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Alongside the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 and mid-range Nokia Lumia 820, the Nokia Lumia 620 offers a more fun, youthful appeal, and compact design. 

The Nokia Lumia 620 uses a new dual-shot color technique to deliver a variety of striking color and texture effects. Dual-shot adds a second layer of colored, transparent or translucent polycarbonate on top of a base layer to produce secondary color blends and depth effects.  With seven different exchangeable shells to choose from, people can adapt the look of their Nokia Lumia 620 to their own personal taste and style.

"We continue to execute on our strategy to reach new audiences and new markets," said Jo Harlow, executive vice president, Nokia Smart Devices. "With its innovative design, the latest Windows Phone 8 software and signature experiences from Nokia, like Nokia lenses, Nokia Maps and Nokia Music, the Nokia Lumia 620 is a highly competitive smartphone at this price point." 

Among the features shared with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 are exclusive camera lenses that transform the creative power of the Nokia Lumia 620's five megapixel main camera and VGA front-facing camera. The Cinemagraph lens adds simple animations to still photographs, while Smart Shoot creates a single, perfect shot from multiple images, even removing unwanted objects from the picture.

The Nokia Lumia 620 also provides access to the world's best maps and location experience, including Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, Nokia Transport and the exclusive Nokia City Lens. Nokia City Lens displays information about local surroundings overlaid onto buildings as seen through the camera viewfinder.

Making it easy to discover and enjoy new music, Nokia Music provides free streaming of ad-free tracks without registration or subscription and the ability to download playlists for listening offline.

With NFC support, the Nokia Lumia 620 can easily pair with NFC-enabled accessories like the JBL PlayUp Portable Speaker for Nokia. Open and secure NFC-connectivity makes it possible to share and receive content by tapping with compatible devices, or make secure payments using the Wallet application in Windows Phone 8.

Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 620 delivers a more personal smartphone experience. Adjustable Live Tiles update direct to the Start Screen. People Hub pulls together contact information from multiple address books and social networks into a single location, making it easy to stay in touch with friends and set up contact Groups and private Rooms for sharing. From the Me Tile people can check in to their location, post an update, set chat status, see what's new and monitor notifications across Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.  Windows Phone 8 also includes Xbox Live, Microsoft Office, 7GB of online SkyDrive storage and faster, safer surfing with Internet Explorer 10.

These features and capabilities are enabled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon(TM) S4 Plus processors.

"People can do more of the things they love when they choose a mobile device that has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor," said Enrico Salvatori, senior vice president and president of Qualcomm Europe. "The Snapdragon S4 Plus processor is the heart of the Nokia Lumia 620, making it possible to multi-task, stream in HD and share content at super-fast speeds."

The Nokia Lumia 620 will be available in a range of colors* including, lime green, orange, magenta, yellow, cyan, white and black. Estimated at USD 249, excluding taxes and subsidies, the Nokia Lumia 620 will begin selling in January 2013 in Asia, followed closely by Europe and the Middle East before expanding further.

* Availability of colored shells may vary by country.

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The ultimate guide to affordable gadgets - Guest Post

There are different types of gadgets available in the market. Looking for affordable gadgets is must to save your penny. From Smartphones to the tiny Bluetooth adapter there are various affordable devices, shop intelligently to find the best device that is within your budget.

Some of the amazing gadgets that are available for $50 or less rates are

Laser Air Guitar: if you are a music lover then purchase this device which is available for $20. Hold the guitar and stump it to play the songs. You can even connect the Air guitar to the external amplifier to experience the best quality sound.
Logear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter: With the help of this adapter you can change the PC to the Bluetooth-enabled system. This works by using the advanced version i.e. Bluetooth 4.0 with low power consumption. It is available for $12.
iPod Nano Watch Band: This gadget has the built in latest generation iPod Nano. It is available in different colours and styles. Choose the best one that interests you. With the help of these bands you can turn Nano iPod into a tailor-made wrist watch that is available for $25.
Olympus ME-12 Noise cancelling Microphone: this is a perfect device that eliminates the external noise. You can record favourite plays, presentations or can take notes without any interruptions. It works with digital recorders whose cost is $10.


Tips to buy the affordable gadgets

• Prepare a budget: plan a budget and stick to it. Decide which gadget you want to buy. If the price of the device exceeds your income start saving money. Choose the best one by considering its features.
• Wholesale rates: there are many dealers who offer the gadgets at the wholesale rates. Research on the web and find the best stores. Compare their prices and opt for the one that suit you. You have the flexibility of selecting the product based on your requirements.
• Brand: purchase the branded devices that provide the best quality. Make a list of the branded products and research for the cheap gadgets. You can find the affordable gadgets that fit your budget.
• Take the advantage of prepaid programs: search for the upgraded versions that cost you less. By shifting to the latest versions you can enjoy various features at cheaper rates. Check for the prepaid programs and find the good dealer.
• Surf the web: internet is the best place to get the desired information with a single click. Search your favourite gadget and select the best one. Compare the prices of the different stores and go through the customer reviews. Buy the latest version instead of wasting money by upgrading the devices.
• Shop intelligently: before purchasing the product make sure that it contains all the necessary features. Don’t comprise or don’t force yourself to buy the product which doesn’t suit you. Avoid impulse purchases. Go through the deals, its features, price, services, durability etc. And then decide to buy the best one. If the price of the product exceeds your expected range, then apply for cash payday that offers instant cash without any credit check.

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This guest post is contributed by Jessica, financial guest blogger. catch her @financeport


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Microsoft Surface RT Tablet is priced at $499 for 32GB without Touch Cover

TechCrunch has informed that Microsoft's Tablet Surface prices were leaked out.

It seems Microsoft has set the  price of Tablet Surface too high.

The Surface starts at $499 for an entry-level 32GB version without the Touch Cover. $599 will be price if you want get it with Touch Cover. And, 64GB version with the touch cover is priced at $699.


See below the Screenshot (published by Techcrunch) of the Microsoft Store. It seems Microsoft has pulled out this screen now.

Watch the below video to know about Microsoft's Surface Tablet.

And, Microsoft has released its first advertisement for the Surface Tablet. Watch below this Commercial.

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[Solved] Micro USB port problem in Samsung phones.

Few days back the below error message started appearing in the computer while connecting the Samsung Galaxy phone (GT-S5360) to the computer thro' USB port.

USB Device Not Recognized

One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it

When I checked the Device Manager in the computer, it was showing as "Unknown Device" on expanding the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" node.


After seeing these error messages I thought the driver for the device might have corrupted. So, I uninstalled the Samsung Kies and then installed it again. Before doing this, I tried "repair" of Samsung Kies. But it didn't help to solve the error.

I tried by connecting the Device to the different USB port. Same error "USB Device Not Recognized" was shown for all ports.

Even I tried to connect the device to other computer also. But the same USB error was appearing in that computer also.

And then I noticed a very strange thing. i-e the Battery charging indication was getting shown on the Samsung phone even after I unplugged the USB cable.

So, I decided that this error is NOT related to the USB port. Either the USB cable should be faulty or there should be some issue with the android software or device.

Then I tried to charge the device using AC adopter charger. Similar to USB connection, battery charging indication was getting shown on the device even after removing the AC charger. It clearly indicates that the USB cable may not be reason for this problem.

So, I decided that there should be some problem in the device. I had done lot of search for USB error message, and searched about the battery charging indication problem also.

I was surprised to see that huge number of people are facing these issues. There were lot of discussions about them in many Android forums.

I found many suggestions asking to remove the battery and attach it after few minutes. I tried it many times. But nothing got changed.

Many Android forum people suggested to do "Factory Reset" of the Samsung mobile device.

I did "Factory Reset" too by taping Settings->Privacy->Factory Data Reset.

Warning:Note that "Factory Reset" will remove all the data (including contacts stored in phone) from the Phone.

The problems continue even after doing the Factory Reset.

Some people suggested to do the Factory Reset by dialing *2767*3855# (Warning: It will erase your phone Data). I tried this option also. But No improvement.

And, I couldn't understand the difference between doing Factory Reset by dialing *2767*3855# and by taping Settings->Privacy->Factory Data Reset. If you know the difference you can share it thro' the comments.

Finally I found some forum posts saying that this problem will be due to the problem in the Micro USB port of the device. As per their suggestion, I used a small pin to move the center component in the Micro USB port towards the Device Screen side slightly. (Warning: Make sure that you removed the Battery, SIM Card, SD memory Card before doing anything with the Micro USB port).

Surprisingly it solved the issue.. Battery charging indication is getting appeared only when doing the actual charging. And, USB connection also made without any error, and the Samsung Kies also detected the device.

I had to spend lot of time and efforts to find this simple solution. Android forum people are saying that many people are facing this kind of issue. Just replacing the device from samsung also won't help. Because many people are saying that their replacement device also starting experiencing these issues in few days. It seems there is some design level issue in the micro USB port of many samsung devices. So, You may share this post so that any one facing this issue can solve them easily.


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iPhone 5 Review. Now We can pre-order Apple's iPhone 5.

Apple's latest Smart phone "iPhone 5" is available for pre-order now.

We can pre-order the iPhone 5 phone from Apple's website at http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone 

The price starts from $199 ( (on contract). It is Available on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.

And, a customer can buy only two pieces of iPhone 5.


iPhone 5 is available in two different colors (Black & Slate, White & Silver)

And, we can choose from 3 different models (16GB, 32GB and 64GB).

Preorders made today will ship on September 21 on which iphone 5 will also go on sale in Apple Stores and other retail stores.

For the first time, the world's largest retailer "Wal-Mart" is taking preorders on Apple's newest smartphone "iPhone 5". Wal-Mart is also giving a $10 discount. i-e People can get the phone for $189.97 from Wal-Mart, as opposed to the $199 price tag offered by Apple.

About Apple's iPhone 5

“iPhone 5 is the most beautiful consumer device that we’ve ever created,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.


iPhone5 is Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet, measuring 7.6 mm in thickness, which is 18% thinner than the iPhone 4S. And iphone 5 is 20% lighter at 112 grams.

The iPhone 5 includes a faster A6 processor and improved 8-megapixel camera.

The Apple A6 chip will be Twice as fast in CPU and graphics performance. We get 1.5 to 2 times better performances launching Pages, saving images in iPhoto, and loading music.


Apple has upgraded the Dock Connector with a new system "Lightning".

The new connector is 80% smaller than the older connector and Apple has partnered with Bose, JBL, B&W, Bang and Olufsen to produce accessories for it. It’s got an all digital, 8-signal design, adaptive interface, improved durability, and it’s reversible, so you can stick it in any way you want.


Battery life of iphone 5 is better than the iPhone 4S. We can expect 8 hours of 3G talk and browsing; 8 hours LTE browsing; 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing and 10 hours of video. There will be 225 hours of standby.




The 1136x640-pixel screen is more saturated, and the sensors in it are integrated right into the screen, for better viewing.


Apple added some natural sound enhancements and better noise canceling in the audio system.


iPhone 5 supports ultrafast wireless standards including LTE and DC-HSDPA, so you can browse, download and stream content even faster.


iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, apple's advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new user features including: an all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography, turn-by-turn navigation and an amazing new Flyover view; Facebook integration for Contacts and Calendar, with the ability to post directly from Notification Center; Passbook, the simplest way to get all your passes in one place; new Siri features, including support for more languages, easy access to sports scores, restaurant recommendations and movie listings; Siri and Facebook-enabled apps like Photos, Safari® and Maps; and Shared Photo Streams via iCloud.


iPhone 5 will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries on September 28, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.


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Any suggestions for solving the "This app is incompatible" error while installing Android app from Google play Store?

I am seeing below error message when trying to install any android application from Google Play Store.

This app is incompatible with your Vodafone IN Samsung GT-S5360.

On expanding error message, below details are getting shown.

Vodafone IN Samsung GT-S5360

You have not opened the Google Play Store app recently on this device. Please open it and try again.

Note that I am trying to install the compatible apps only.

I have signed-in with same Google account on both the Device and from the web.

I already updated the android market on the device to the Google play store app.

So, I couldn't see any reason for this error message.

And, as suggested by many forum users, I had done "force stop" of the Google Play store App on the Device and cleared the cache of Play store app.

But still getting the same error message. Do you have any suggestions for troubleshooting and fixing this error message? You can share it thro' the comments.

Update

This error message was NOT appearing for installing further apps after installing one app from the device itself. (i-e It seems we have to install at least on application from the device before start using the google play store from Web for installing android applications.)



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India launches world's cheapest Android Tablet "Aakash"

Few days back Amazon had released Kindle Fire Tablet for $199, and it was known as cheapest Tablet.

Now, India has launched a Table just for $35 USD to become the Cheapest Tablet in the World. This Tablet is named as "Aakash" which translates to "sky".


The Indian Government distributed its low-cost tablet "Aakash" to 500 college students from all over the country on Wednesday.

The government this week said it will sell the tablets "Aakash" to schools for as low as 1,100 rupees ($22 US), far less than Hewlett Packard Co.’s discontinued TouchPad ($99) and Amazon.com Inc.’s new Kindle Fire ($199)


While it is certainly the cheapest tablet available, it is not the most feature rich. The Android-powered tablet features 2 GB of storage space, expandable to 32 GB, a 366 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM memory, and a 7-inch, 800-by-400 pixel resolution touchscreen. It also has two USB ports, WiFi connectivity, and video conferencing capabilities.

The device is said to be capable of playing videos, games, and Internet browsing.

India plans to get these tablets at 2,250 rupees ($46 US) each from U.K.-based DataWind Ltd and sell it to schools at subsidized prices.

Datawind says it can make about 100,000 units a month at the moment, not nearly enough to meet India's hope of getting its 220 million children online.

While the tablet costs around $50 to manufacture, colleges and schools will be able to buy the device for $35 for student use. It will launch to the general public in December at a price of around $60 under the name “UbiSlate.”

There are concerns that the slow and reportedly somewhat unresponsive touchscreen will hinder the government’s attempts to put an Aakash in the hands of every student. But for many, the simple availability of the tablet is a revolution.

“The rich have access to the digital world, the poor and ordinary have been excluded,” said Kapil Sibal, Indian education minister. “Aakash will end that digital divide.”

“This is a made-in-India product,” said Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of DataWind, who manufactures the tablet. The Indian government put out a tender to develop the tablet and initially reached an agreement with HCL Infosystems, but the deal broke down after the company realized that it could not reach the government’s price target.

Both Sibal and Suneet Singh Tuli called for competition to improve the product and drive prices down further.

$35 Tablet "Aakash" is the latest in a series of "world's cheapest" innovations in India that include a $2,040 compact Nano car, a $15 water purifier and $2,000 open-heart surgery. [Source USToday]


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Apple unveils the iPhone 4S, and adds another carrier "Sprint"

Apple unveiled the "iPhone 4S" during a press event "Let's Talk iPhone" at its Cupertino, California headquarters.


iPhone 4S will feature a retina display and dual-core processor that makes the phone twice as fast as its predecessor.

It launches October 14 for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, and starts at $199 for the 16 GB model.


iPhone 4S was introduced by Apple CEO Tim Cook. All major Apple products were introduced by Apple Founder Steve Jobs. This is the first time, Apple product is getting released after Steve Jobs resigned from Apple due to his health problems.

The important feature of "iPhone 4S" is "Siri", the intelligent assistant that helps you get things done.

You can just ask "siri" to remind you something, or get any information or answer for any questions, such as "Will it be Sunny this weekend in Miami"?

Apple website says about "Siri" as below,

Siri on iPhone 4S lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you talk. Siri understands what you say, knows what you mean, and even talks back. Siri is so easy to use and does so much, you’ll keep finding more and more ways to use it.

You can read more about "Siri" here.



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