Preview: Nokia world Lumia 900

The Nokia Lumia 900 gets a bigger screen and a front-facing camera

Nokia Lumia 900

The Nokia Lumia 900 is the company's new flagship Windows Phone handset.

Nokia first announced the Lumia 900 in January, but this was a US-only model designed for carrier AT&T. It has now unveiled a version that will be released in the rest of the world. We can only hope this includes Australia, though Nokia hasn't given any indication as to whether the Lumia 900 will make its way down under.

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If the Lumia 900 does make its way to Australia, it will be interesting to see if it is 4G compatible, or simply a regular 3G handset. The global Lumia 900 isn't a 4G handset according to the official specs, but Telstra could always release a version to work on its new 4G network (if such a model exists). Only time will tell.

The Nokia Lumia 900 is basically a larger Lumia 800. That handset gained most of its inspiration from the MeeGo-powered N9 and the Lumia 900 is no different. It's yet again constructed from solid polymer, the same material often found in ice hockey helmets. Like both the N9 and the Lumia 800, the Lumia 900's polycarbonate casing is coloured all the way through in the manufacturing process, so scratches, dents or marks from everyday use will not show up. The Nokia Lumia 900 will be available in black, white cyan and magenta colours.

One aspect of the design that has changed is the SIM card slot. On the Lumia 800 this was concealed via a plastic flap, but Nokia has opted for a different set up on the Lumia 900. The SIM card slot on top of the device needs a small pin to pry open (exactly like the iPhone), and the micro-USB port is now unconcealed.

The Lumia 900's biggest improvement over the Lumia 800 is its display: it now has a large 4.3in screen compared to the much smaller 3.7in panel on the 800. The Lumia 900 uses the same AMOLED display and ClearBlack technology that promises better blacks and improved outdoor visibility, but it is interesting to note that the resolution of 480x800 has not changed. This means text isn't likely to be as crisp.

The Lumia 900 has the same 8-megapixel camera as the Lumia 800, but it now gets a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video calling, one of the main criticisms of the Lumia 800. The main camera also doubles as a 720p HD video recorder. The Nokia Lumia 900 differs little from the Lumia 800 when it comes to specifications: it is powered by the same single-core 1.4GHz processor and 512MB of RAM, while it also has the same amount of internal memory, 16GB.

Interestingly, the Nokia Lumia 900 is a dual-channel HSDPA phone, which should make it one of the fastest 3G phones on the market. This technology provides theoretical maximum data speeds of 42 megabits per second (Mbps) — though you are never going to see these speeds in real use, the technology means data speeds should be faster than many other regular 3G smartphones. A good example is the dual-channel HTC Velocity 4G, which proved to be faster than most other phones on the market even when in a regular 3G coverage zone.

The Nokia Lumia 900 will launch in various global markets in the coming months but pricing and Australian-specific availability has yet to be announced.

Nokia announces PureView 808 with a 41 MP sensor:

Today at their MWC2012's press event Nokia brought the PureView teaser to a thrilling 41 megapixel end, 

announcing the Symbian Belle-running Nokia PureView 808. The Nokia 808 PureView uses a 41 MP sensor, which 

captures image data from seven adjacent pixels and condenses it into one, resulting in stills at around 5 MP 

resolution with amazing detail and low noise levels. The optics are Carl Zeiss and there's Xenon flash and a LED one 

acting as a video light. Technically the sensor is able to capture 3 MP, 5 MP, 8 MP, 38 MP at 4:3 aspect ratio and 2 MP, 

5 MP [Default], 8 MP, 34 MP at 16:9. Video recording goes as high as FullHD 1080p at 30 fps and there's also 

720p@30fps. Video is encoded in H264 and supports stereo sound recording. The large image sensor allows 4x zoom 

in 1080p and 6x in 720p. The Nokia 808 PureView has a single-core 1.3 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM and runs on 

Symbian Belle. The display is a 16:9 4" AMOLED of nHD (640 x 360) resolution covered with curved Gorilla Glass. 

Inside there's NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB on the go and 16 GB of onboard storage. The Nokia 808 PureView should 

arrive on the shelves around May 2012.

Latest Windows 7 Tricks you must know!:very intersting

Did you ever feel that you should be able to lock any program in the Windows Task Bar of your choice or align windows as per your choice or minimize all the windows in background with just a click. I will show you how to do all this in very easy steps.

Windows 7 is that OS which MS should have delivered instead of Vista, it much more stable than Vista and looks really promising and has a lot of features which help users to reduce the click-o-meter considerably.

Let me show how the above mentioned things are done in Windows 7:

1. How to lock any Program in Windows Task Bar? For this just open the app of your choice and right click on the icon of the app in the Task Bar. You will see option to Pin it to Task Bar and it will be locked in your Task Bar until you unpin it.
2. How to align a running application window to left, right? This is really cool feature all you need to do is open the app and press Windows + ← key or Windows + → of left and right alignment. This way you can put two windows side by side.
3. How to minimize all the windows of background application? This is another cool feature of Windows 7 just open the application of your choice click @ the top most header of the application and shake the mouse left and right like we shake bottle, you will notice all the background running applications are minimized instantly.

enjoyy..

bugs in windows that you don't know:very funny

Most of us might be under the impression that Windows is a very stable OS. Well here are some funny and interesting bugs which still do exists in Windows.

It is so surprising that Microsoft haven't yet taken note of these issues and they continue to exists even today. Go through this awesome list and enjoy those bugs.

1. Folder Creation and Renaming: If you try to create folders with following names you will not succeed in folder creation or renaming CON, PRN, LPT1 , LP2, LP3, LP4, LP5, LP6, LP7, LP8, LP9, NUL, COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5, COM6, COM7, COM8, COM9 and CLOCK$
2. Bug MS Word: Open Ms word and just write =rand(200,99) you will see some thing really funny, the document will be filled with the text of about 500 + pages and around 400000 words.
3. Bug in Notepad: Open note pad and write "Bush hid the facts" without quotes and save the file you will see some strange characters once you reopen the same document.
4. Bugs in Solitaire Game: Press ALT + SHIFT + 2 key and you will see game finish action another bug is drag a card and press CTRL + A you will see the card freezes the place where it is on the screen.
5. Bugs in MS paint: Zoom : Try to click below 8x and you will be able to zoom 10x. Drowning effect: Paste a pic in paint select all and press SHIFT hey and drag the image you will see the drowning effect wherever you drag the pic.

Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did...

use a batch file as calculator by this simple notepad trick

techifire.blogspot.com

You can directly copy this code in a text editor.

@echo off
title Calculator
color 1f
:top
echo Welcome to Batch Calculator
echo.
set /p sum=
set /a ans=%sum%
echo.
echo = %ans%
pause
cls
goto top
pause
exit

want to creat a folder without name here it is the trick for that one.

It is a trick to make a file or folder without name .{ For Windows XP}

Select a folder or a file and right click on it then select the rename option andpress "Alt+255" ( from numpad ).Click anywhere on the screen .

You are done with it .

Making POP-UP's using a simple notepad trick :very funny

Open a text editor (notepad) and type the following :

x=msgbox("box text",0,"box title")


Replace "box text" with the text of your message box and replace "box title" with the title of your message box.

Here '0' can be replaced with other numbers as according to their working :

32 warning query icon.
48 warning message icon
64 information message icon
0 normal message box
4906 always stays on top of desktop
16 critical message icon
0 OK button only
1 OK and cancel buttons
2 abort, retry, and cancel buttons
3 yes, no , and cancel buttons
4 yes and no buttons
5 retry and cancel buttons


Now save it as "anyname.vbs"

Activate Microsoft Office 2010 as full version for lifetime

Hi friends, you might be using MS-Office for a long time. It is one of the best software package of Microsoft. It's previous versions have cool features and great functions, and now The latest version is MS Office 2010 which has extended features and it's user interface is also very easy. You can download it's trial version easily from microsoft and can install in your pc. With my OFFICE 2010 ACTIVATOR, you can activate it and remove the trial limit from the software.

Follow these steps:

1. Download Microsoft Office 2010 Activator From Here..

2. Now you need to have Microsoft .NET Framework, if you do not have search for it on Google and download and Install it.

3. Now you have everything ready and Office 2010 Installed and Activator is downloaded, now its time for activation.

4. Run this Activator, it will ask for permission, simply press YES and you will see above window opened.

5. Now you just have to Press EZ-Activator Button and it will start processing your request and make yourOffice full version. You will get message that your office is now full version enjoy.

So now you have made your Office 2010 Full Version and you can use all its feature for free and for unlimited time enjoy this best Office Suit.

An amazing notepad trick to hide and lock any folder without any folder lock software

1- Make a new folder ( name it as you like )


2- Inside this folder make a ( TXT ) file & copy inside it this (the entire thing) 


that is written below.




Quote:



Quote: cls

@ECHO OFF

title Folder Private

if EXIST "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" goto 


UNLOCK



if NOT EXIST Private goto MDLOCKER



:CONFIRM

echo Are you sure you want to lock the folder(Y/N)

set/p "cho=>"

if %cho%==Y goto LOCK

if %cho%==y goto LOCK

if %cho%==n goto END

if %cho%==N goto END

echo Invalid choice.

goto CONFIRM

:LOCK

ren Private "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"

attrib +h +s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"

echo Folder locked

goto End

:UNLOCK

echo Enter password to unlock folder

set/p "pass=>"

if NOT %pass%== password here goto FAIL

attrib -h -s "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"

ren "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" Private

echo Folder Unlocked successfully

goto End

:FAIL

echo Invalid password

goto end

:MDLOCKER

md Private

echo Private created successfully

goto End

:End



3- After u copy the Commanding go to line 23 (or try using shortcut- CTRL+F 


and type password to locate the line) u will find this word : password here 


(Change it with any password u like.) is :





eg: if NOT %pass%== narnia1234 goto FAIL



//so ur password here becomes narnia1234 .//



4- After that go to "save as" & name this file as "locker.bat "

5- Now back to the folder & u will find a ( LOCKER ) commanding. (locker.exe)

6- Double Click on it & u will find a new folder (Private )

7- Ok ,, Now copy what u want in this "private Folder" & after that come out of 


the folder, and Double click on locker again. It will open and ask if you want to 


lock your folder? Y/N ?

8- Type Y. your private folder will dissapear.

9- If you want to UNLOCK your folder ,go to (locker) & type your pass and you 


will see your private folder.

It not only hides the fodler, but incase, u unhide all files... and try opening it 




without entering password, it will take u to the control panel...

How to (Flip) Upside Down Facebook Status Update

Go to the website www.fliptext.org.

In the upper field type your status that you want to 

update and then click on Flip Text button.

Now in the lower field you will see flipped text of your 

status.

Copy it and update it as your status. 

Very Easy Technique To Know The Real URL behind Shortened URL

Most of the times, we receive spam mails containing harmful and suspicious links in shortened urls. And if you want to know the real url behind that, you have to click on those urls. But now, you can know the real urls behind those shortened urls using this trick. So follow the steps below:
1. Visit THIS SITE.
2. Now enter the short url in the box and click X-RAY.

3. Viola...!! The real url is exposed now.

Enjoy.

Funny Trick To Post Blank Status Update On Facebook

Hello friends, this is also a cool trick which shows you the trick to post blank status update or blank comment on facebook. So follow the steps below:
1. Login to facebook and type alt+0173 and click POST. This is the first method. Try this using your number pad.
2. This is another trick, just type @[0:0: ] and click POST.

3. This is the other trick. Simply copy the text between quotes and paste it on your wall after removing the quotes.
Copy this: "ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤ" and paste it on facebook wall or comment box after removing quotes.

Best Touchscreen Phones For 2012 that one must know

Best Touchscreen Phones For 2012

Now Touch Phones are becoming the greatest style for the young generation >>>

So here are some of the best phones we have selected in order to provide you the best and handy phones you can choose smartly :)

1. Samsung Galaxy S2

The Galaxy brand has restored our faith in Samsung's ability to make great phones, and with Google's Android OS and some impressive touchscreen technology, the S2 continues that trend.

Housed within a supremely slender form, the 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen is an ideal surrounding for viewing your 8-megapixel snaps. 

Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and packing a 1.2Ghz dual-core Exynos processor ensures there is plenty of zip for your web browsing and with eye-popping colours it's perfect for watching a plethora of video formats on the go.

2. Apple iPhone 4S

It wasn't the dramatically re-designed iPhone 5 we had hoped for, but the iPhone 4S still features one of the slickest smartphone displays money can buy.

An 8-megapixel camera and 1080p HD video recording aside, a new A5 dual-core processor means even the most graphically demanding iPhone games run more fluidly and lag-free on the gorgeous 3.5-inch Retina display. Like the iPhone 4 the 800:1 contrast ratio and 960x640 resolution makes the 4S a suitable partner for all your multimedia viewing needs.

3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Despite the Xperia Play hogging the media limelight, the Arc has captured our imaginations from the latest range of Sony Ericsson handsets much in part to the gorgeous 4.2-inch touchscreen display.
With a curved-body design making it one of the most comfortable to grip in your hand, the new Reality Display which uses LED backlighting along with the Mobile Bravia Engine, should serve your video playback, browsing and deliver a slick response to touch.

4. Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Arriving as the world's first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone, the newest Nexus family member follows in the impressive touchscreen footsteps of its close Galaxy compatriots.

Powered by the same 1.2GHz dual-core processor nestled inside the Samsung Galaxy S2, the Galaxy Nexus hosts a vibrant 4.6-inch Super AMOLED HD screen that'll do full justice to your 720p videos, internet browsing and the raft of camera features which includes the excellent single motion panorama mode.

5. Motorola Razr

The iconic Razr brand returns (minus the clamshell design), delivering us one of the most premium Android smartphones on the market.

Running on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, the Razr packs a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a stunningly vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display which puts it in good company with the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the iPhone 4S in terms of crisp visuals and great clarity.
 

6. Samsung Galaxy S

Setting the benchmark for immensely bright displays, the Galaxy S houses a 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen that does not disappoint. Its 480x800 WVGA resolution is someway behind the iPhone 4 (640x960), but you can still expect vivid colours, true blacks and outstanding contrast ratio. 

It's no longer at the top of the pile when it comes to awesome picture quality, having been usurped by its Galaxy S2 brother, but this is still one of the best touchscreen phones to show off in the pub if you want to bedazzle your mates with awe-inspiring picture quality.

7. BlackBerry Bold 9900

Staying true to the design which made the 9000 so popular, the Bold 9900 adds the new BlackBerry OS 7 giving the handset a serious multimedia makeover. 
The big selling point for the Bold 9900 is it packs a 2.8-inch screen with VGA resolution which delivers crystal clear clarity and matches the iPhone 4 for sharpness, making it ideal for web browsing and media viewing (albeit not great for movie marathons).

OS 7 also sees the addition of a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, the ability to record 720 HD and a distinctly new look interface, all which is housed in a premium chassis that makes this one of the best BlackBerry phones on the market. 

8. HTC Sensation XE

As the first HTC handset to get a Beats Audio makeover, the Sensation XE hosts a sleek unibody design married with stunning screen technology.

Sporting the same 4.3-inch HD screen as the original Sensation, the Android Gingerbread smartphone delivers vivid and brightness that is well matched with HTC's impressive Sense 3.0 and an 8-megapixel camera with dual flash making it one of the best high end smartphone snappers on the market.

9. LG Optimus 3D

While Nintendo brought glasses-free 3D to gaming, LG was the first to bring the display technology to smartphones in the shape of the Optimus 3D. 

Sporting a hulking 4.3-inch Super LCD display, the Android 2.2-powered handset delivers a surprisingly bright and vivid picture for your web browsing and movie watching, while parallax technology helps gives games and video the 3D effect without the need for the pesky glasses - although the battery life suffers when chugging through 3D content. 

A dual-core processor gives the Optimus 3D suitable grunt in the power department, while dual 5-megapixel cameras mean you can shoot 3D 720p video, take 3D stills and convert 2D movies into 3D to complete the eye-popping experience.
 

10. LG Optimus Black

Stealing the esteemed honour of world's slimmest smartphone from the Apple iPhone 4, there's much more to the Optimus Black than its slender form factor. 
Measuring in at just 9.2mm thickness, the Android 2.2 handset hosts a 4-inch 800x400 resolution NOVA display, giving it one of the clearest LCD screens on the market and making it ideal for video and internet browsing. 

Smartshare means you can share content to a PC or a TV wirelessly, while there's a 5-megapixel camera with single LED flash in tow. 

Thanks to the NOVA display you'll also get a longer battery life to boot, which is something all phone users can appreciate - and its performance in bright sunlight makes it an unheralded big hitter in the 'best touchscreen on a smartphone' category.