iPhone no more. Hello N900!

Is the iPhone already outdated? Is there something new that has taken its throne? We'll, for most cellphone/gadgets enthusiast, the answer might be a big YES!

Recently, Nokia has released a so called "complete package" cellphone, which offers a lot of functionality. It is a high performance gadget that uses Linux Maemo technology. Infact, it is a computer and a cellphone in one. Maemo is an operating system for the Internet Tablet line of handheld computers. It was originally named "Internet Tablet OS" (source: en.wikipedia.org).Its design is much like the iPhone, however it has a sliding keyboard for convenience. It has everything you wanted for a cellphone, you can store music on it, take pictures, its wifi ready, has bluetooth, wide screen, touch screen and all other features.

Nokia is officially out in the market, but better check your wallet first because if you decide to purchase one, it will cost you $750.00!

Below are some of the key features and specifications of N900.

Display	3.5 inch touch-sensitive widescreen display 800 × 480 pixel resolution
Processor and 3D accelerator	TI OMAP 3430: ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz PowerVR SGX with OpenGL ES 2.0 support
Memory	Up to 1GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)
Mass memory	32 GB internal storage Store up to 7000 MP3 songs or 40 hours of high-quality video Up to 16 GB of additional storage with an external microSD card
GPS and navigation	Integrated GPS, Assisted-GPS, and Cell-based receivers Pre-loaded Ovi Maps application Automatic geotagging

Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, WiMAX, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It will be powered by Smart Tablet 2008, based on Maemo.

• 5 megapixel camera (2584 × 1938 pixels)
• TV out (PAL/NTSC) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in box) or WLAN/UPnP
• Maemo media player
• Supported protocols: Mail for Exchange, IMAP, POP3, SMTP
• Integrated hands-free stereo speakers/Internet Calling
• 32 GB internal storage

Whew! This is a must have!

Virus Alert!

Conficker is the name of the new virus that is created to attack Windows computers. It is also called the computer worm. It is believed to have the capability to get your passwords or accounts and log ins. So be very carefully when doing an important transaction over the Internet. Reports say, that the virus will start attacking computers last April 1, but there has not been any verified reports as of yet. Still, it is advised that people be very vigilant because as they say, the virus may attack anytime. Below are some tips on how you can prevent the virus from getting into your computer system.


1. Update your Anti-Virus software.

2. Do not open unknown or suspicious e-mails, as viruses can sometimes get into your computers through e-mails.

3. Do not browse malicious websites.

4. Do not share folders and files.

5. Do not use other people's USB drive.

6. Do not make any online transactions as of yet.

Wireless Internet

Ever wonder why americans are so into wireless technology? It is because of the obvious reason that it is convenient. Yes, imagine using your computer and getting online without all those cables and cords attached at the back of your computer going to your modem or router. Isn't it great? You can roam around the house or your office without hassles. You can go the rest room and bring your laptop with you. Wow! Such a wonderful thing a technology can do. It will really ease the life of people who cannot live without computers. There are companies who managed to come up with a product that satisfy the need for wireless Internet, some of them are the following: Cisco, Linksys, Belkin and Netgear. Most of the companies I mentioned are based in the USA. They have created what we call wireless routers. If you are not familiar with the term, routers are devices that is capable of making multiple computers get online at the same time, what made it more interesting is the fact that it is wireless. It has an external antenna which is the one responsible for broadcasting the wireles signal. Of course, you also need to make sure that the computer you are using has a wireless capability. If it is not a wireless computer, you can just purchase a wireless adapter and install it on the computer. You can then get online wirelessly, no more cables or cords needed. I suggest you try it out and experience how convenient it is to have a wireless connection at home, at your office or just anywhere.

In my next post, I will teach you how to configure a wireless router, and it is for free. Yes, most technicians would normally charge you just for configuring your device. By the way, below is a picture of what we call wireless router (just incase you have not seen one). Happy surfing!