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The Nokia and Windows 7 Mango Interface Campaign for Nokia Lumia

Posted by Boffill Sunday, December 4, 2011

Microsoft and Nokia have been working on the advertising of the Nokia Lumia running Windows Phone 7.5 OS (Mango). Last November 28, 2011, Deadmau5 and Nokia collaborated in celebrating the launching of Nokia Lumia by using the world’s most advanced projection technology (4D) in creating an amazing free light show at Millbank Tower, London.

When I watched the video, it was so amazing and very realistic. Also, Microsoft is offering the Windows 7 experience on iOS and Android users on their phone via a Windows Phone Emulator. It won’t affect the operating system of your mobile phone; all you have to do is to visit this link to check out the demo. The demo lets you swipe through the Windows Phone in Mango interface. It will let you browse through photos, contacts, messages and even call. So if you’re planning of buying a Nokia Lumia but you’re thing twice, try out the demo first and see it for yourself.

Smartphone's GPS, To Use or Not To Use?

Posted by Boffill Sunday, September 18, 2011

Most Smartphones coming out of the market right now comes with a built-in GPS or the Assisted GPS (A-GPS). But only a few are using their GPS enabled phone for directions and recommendations. That's my personal observation on people I know who has a GPS enabled phone. They don't even know what GPS is or doesn't have any idea how to use it. My first device that has a built-in GPS is my Nokia N82. My purpose of buying the N82 back in 2008 was because of its high-end camera during those days and of course, the GPS.

In America, only 55% of Smartphone owners use their GPS to get directions and recommendations. Probably here in the Philippines, lower than 55% are using their Smartphone for GPS purposes. With me, I always travel and I use GPS when I'm not familiar to a certain place. Its very helpful when you have a handy GPS device on your pocket. In just a click of a button, you're good to go and you won't get lost in a middle of nowhere!

Here's a tip to those who want to take advantage of their GPS enabled phone, you install applications that doesn't connect to the Internet to download a map. Instead, download a map on your computer and transfer it to your mobile phone. That's what I did when I installed Garmin Mobile XT on my N82 and my Samsung B7300 Omnialite. I used Navphone before for my Nokia N82 but the problem is you only have limits to Manila, Cebu and Davao maps. The only disadvantage that I experienced when using the built-in GPS of my mobile phone is it consumes a lot of battery energy. So you better bring with you a charger or a back-up battery when travelling.

Dell Venue Pro Now Available This Holiday Season

Posted by Boffill Thursday, October 14, 2010

Dell has just announced their very own Windows Phone 7 naming it Dell Venue Pro previously called Dell Lightning. This handset carries a 4.1 inch of WVGA AMOLED multi-touch display using Gorilla Glass with a full qwerty portrait keypad. Photos can easily be uploaded to social networking sites. What I heard is that it has a dedicated Xbox Live application for the Xbox Live players. This handset would be soon available in U.S. this holiday season via T-Mobile.

Dell Venue Pro specs:

4.1″ capacitive AMOLED display @ 480×800 pixels
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD slot
512MB RAM
HSDPA, HSUPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
720p video recording
FM Radio tuner
GPS w/ aGPS support
Li-Ion 1400 mAh

Missing an Xbox Experience

Posted by Boffill Monday, July 5, 2010

Its been a long time since I haven't heard anything from Xbox. I only get updates with my colleagues from my previous company who happens to be a technician of Xbox. Good thing there's Facebook that can let us communicate still even if we don't see each other anymore. The last time I posted something about Xbox here was I'm about to enter the company and now, the second post for Xbox was something about missing the account. I really like working with Xbox becaues its very fun and cool account. People from other account envied us because of the fun we have in our account.

Because of the fact that I like Xbox too much, I also update myself with the latest Xbox accessories and games for Xbox. I search for Xbox game updates online. If I don't search, I always go to a shopping website because I know they are all offering latest information for Xbox.

I have been hearing about this rumor that Xbox will be releasing a "Use your whole body" gaming console and they call it the Natal Project. I believe Natal project has been released early last year. This console shouldn't have any problems anymore like the 3 Red Lights. Without it, your gaming experience would be very perfect. It has voice recognition, face recognition and a motion sensor that's why I call it a "Use Your Whole Body" gaming console. Natal can even let you use your own accessories like in this video, his own skateboard design. A very perfect gift for your Son or Daughter this incoming Christmas Season.

Windows 7 available in the Philippines on November 7

Posted by Boffill Monday, November 2, 2009

Discounts are waiting for the early buyers of Windows 7 here in the Philippines. Windows 7, the latest and I think one of the stable Operating System by Microsoft will be soon available soon here in the Philippines on November 7. Compared to Vista, Windows 7 is more stable just like Windows XP. I first heard of Windows 7 earlier this year and was thinking that it should be as stable as Windows XP. I got a chance of using Windows 7 from one of my customers in U.S. Thank God to the remote access technology! And yes, its fast and its reliable thinking that that customer is just using 1GB of RAM.

Home Basic Edition is at P7,777 and after November 8, it will cost you P8,000. Other versions like Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate will be ranging from P9,500 to P16,500.

The minimum requirement for Windows 7 would be at least 1 GHZ, 1GB and 16GB HDD.

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Comparing 32bit to 64bit Windows Operating System

Posted by Boffill Friday, October 30, 2009

People might take this one for granted but this feature of our computer is important specially if we are installing drivers and softwares on our computer. Basically, 64bit is more efficient compared to 32bit. 32bit cannot handle more information than that of the 64bit. 32bit can only handle up to 3GB of Random Access Memory (RAM) compared to 64bit than can handle higher RAM. When you're running lots of application at the same time and you transfer window to Window, you will notice that transferring is slow if you're running a 32bit Operating System (OS). Sometimes, computers don't load that fast in 32bit compared to 64bit. As what have been mentioned awhile ago, 32bit cannot handle loads of information compared to 64bit. And FYI, only 64bit capable processor can run a 64bit version of Windows.

It is important for us to know if we are running a 32bit or 64bit Operating System when we are installing a software/driver to our computer because software or driver that are written for 64bit only won't work in 32bit Operating System and vice versa.

For you to know if you are running a 32bit or 64bit in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, just click the Start button or others call it Pearl then right click Computer and then click Properties. Under System, there you can view the system type. For Windows XP users, just right click My Computer in Start or on your Desktop and then click Properties. Check if "x64 Edition" is listed. If its not listed, then you are using 32bit and if it is listed, I think you know the answer.

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