Google introducing Google Maps Navigation!!
Oct 28, 2009
Finally Google answers all of our million requests and updates Google Maps with Navigation support. Which means now one can get turn by turn navigation directions for free!
This feature is introduced with the new Android 2.0(available on DROID) and of course is still in Beta
World’s strongest boy!!
Many of us might end up kicking ourselves after watching this video for being lazy to workout..
The following video is of a 5-year old Giuliano Stroe (from Italy) – OK! Now you might ask What is so special about him? Good question, then please read along..
He performed the fastest ever 10m hand walk with a weight ball between his legs – setting the world record for the Strongest Boy In The World
Young Giuliano has proved once again it that Nothing is impossible!!
Its better late than never..I know that some where deep down the heart you are thinking about re-scheduling that workout routine you have been postponing…
Microsoft Launches Beta 2 of Visual Studio 2010
Oct 22, 2009
Just before a day to Windows 7 launch, Microsoft has released the Beta 2 flavor of the up coming Visual studio 2010 IDE..
VS 2010 Product Line SKU Simplifications
With VS 2010 we are simplifying the product lineup and pricing options of Visual Studio, as well as adding new benefits for MSDN subscribers. With VS 2010 we will now ship a simpler set of SKU options:
- Visual Studio Express: Free Express SKUs for Web, VB, C#, and C++
- Visual Studio 2010 Professional with MSDN: Professional development tools as you are used to today with the addition of source control integration, bug tracking, build automation, and more. It also includes 50 hours/month of Azure cloud computing.
- Visual Studio 2010 Premium with MSDN: Premium has everything in Professional plus advanced development tools (including richer profiling and debugging, code coverage, code analysis and testing prioritization), advanced database support, UI testing, and more. Rather than buying multiple “Team” SKUs like you would with VS 2008, you can now get this combination of features in one box with VS 2010. It also includes 100 hours/month of Azure cloud computing.
- Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate with MSDN: Ultimate has everything in Premium plus additional advanced features for developers, testers, and architects including features like Intellitrace (formerly Historical Debugging), the new architecture tools (UML, discovery), test lab management, etc. It also includes 250 hours/month of Azure cloud computing.
- Scott Guthrie, corporate vice president of the .NET Developer Platform
You can download ISO from here..
HP ‘touches’ the world in a new way
Oct 13, 2009
As expected the upgrades to the HP touchsmart line up to support upcoming Windows 7 has arrived just in time!!
Updates to the Much Familiar HP Pavilion TX 2Z is a welcome note!!
Also are the newly added HP TouchSmart 300 and 600 – at 20- and 23-inches respectively – and the business-centric HP TouchSmart 9100, a 23-inch model targeted at the hospitality and retail markets.
The TouchSmart tx2 uses AMD’s Turion X2 dual-core 2.20GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM (8GB supported), ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics and a 320GB 7,200rpm hard-drive. Gigabit ethernet, WiFi b/g, HMDI and a 6-cell battery are standard, together with a DVD burner, and it comes with various touch-control apps for entertainment and media playback. Pricing will start at $799.99.
Bluetooth Headsets for unwired music experience (A2DP)
Oct 10, 2009
I have collected a list of some latest Bluetooth headsets available today that provide not only just unwired music experience but also are productive with a built-in microphone to answer calls on move!!
- Motorola Rokr S9 HD
- Sony DR-BT160IK
- Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800
- Altec Lansing BackBeat 906
- Plantronics Voyager 855
| Model | AVRCP | Bluetooth Transmitter(in box) | Special Features | Call Quality | Price Range/Available |
| Motorola Rokr S9 HD | Yes | Motorola D650 iPod adapter to connect to old generation iPods/iTouch | SRS WOW effect enables superior HD audio experience. | Average | $71.99 - $103.24 |
| Sony DR-BT160IK | Yes | iPod dongle included in box | In ear buds fit well, reasonable noise cancellation | Good | $180 |
| Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 | ?? | Not Available | Sleekest stereo Bluetooth available today with superior audio quality | Average | $200 |
| Altec Lansing BackBeat 906 | Yes | a bluetooth transmitter that plugs-in thru 3.5 mm jack, makes any legacy device with 3.5 mm jack a stereo bluetooth | Excellent | $70.99 - $79.99 | |
| Plantronics Voyager 855 | Yes | No | Detachable ear hook, allows to plug in another ear plug to have stereo bluetooth. | Excellent | $31.49 - $84.99 |
Following are the video reviews of the respective models from CNET:
Though each model has got its own pros & cons..Any of the above ones are worth a try!!
As with every ear’s size every person’s preferred headphones also vary, isn’t it!!
Share your experiences with any of the above models or suggest any better ones that you have tried for we music lovers…
(I have not tried any of the above head sets personally…)