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17.11.11, 09:56
Introducing the new Zedge
An excellent update. It looks more serious, we have a lot more breathing room, and it really is faster. Well done!10.03.11, 15:17
There are a lot of media players out there, and each one has its own set of advantages and disadvantaged. Winamp is a favorite for music, though it can get some trouble with some video formats. VLC is pretty much a passepartout solution, as it almost plays everything, even incomplete files (which is that I mainly use it for). Though a personal favorite I have is BSplayer, as a very versatile media solution, with a lot of options, even a perfect screencap tool, and quick fullscreen mode, not to mention a fun background mode (turning a vid into your windows wallpaper).
which is the best media player in the pc
While media player in all its versions is good, it has one drawback. If it crashes for any reason, it'll cause a lot of inherent windows processes to close and restart. The same principle applies to Internet Explorer. All Microsoft products are tied in together, so if one crashes, it'll drag a few others with it.There are a lot of media players out there, and each one has its own set of advantages and disadvantaged. Winamp is a favorite for music, though it can get some trouble with some video formats. VLC is pretty much a passepartout solution, as it almost plays everything, even incomplete files (which is that I mainly use it for). Though a personal favorite I have is BSplayer, as a very versatile media solution, with a lot of options, even a perfect screencap tool, and quick fullscreen mode, not to mention a fun background mode (turning a vid into your windows wallpaper).
07.07.10, 13:31
How to upload [simple guide]
An odd issue's hindering my attempts to upload a ringtone. I can upload the file itself and crop it without issues, but after entering its name, details and category, I always get an alert that the description needs to be 10 characters or more, despite the fact that it's by far longer than 10 chars. I tried this on both Chrome and Firefox with similar results. Is anyone else getting this?07.07.10, 13:20
how to UPLOAD ringtone..!!!
Simplicity itself. Look on the bottom of any Zedge page. There are several columns of links. The second from the left is called Uploads. Click on the link under it called Upload Ringtone. After that it's just a matter of following on screen instructions. You have to be logged in at the time of course.06.06.10, 17:56
Nokia X6 New Edition
True, it does seem that the capacitive screen's the main feature of the X6. The firmware update on the 5800 clearly displays features made for such a screen, like the slide left or right to answer a call. However, by now, Nokia has added another ringer into the mix with the N8. And let's not forget about the leaked info on the "new" capacitive slider X phone in the works.29.04.10, 09:51
First off, I'm glad to see Nokia finally upping the ram and processor speed. The N8 boasts an ARM 11 680 MHz processor, with a 3D Graphics HW accelerator, not to mention 256MB RAM, which should be plenty to speed things up.
The screen is wider than previous model, and that should help a lot since it's a capacitive screen (the 5800 or the X6 felt a little narrow). Actual specs are an AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 360 x 640 pixels, 3.5 inches. We'll finally have a little more breathing room. Also, it looks like it's a true capacitive oriented interface, since we'll finally have multi-touch input method.
I'm also happy to see that unlike the X6, microSD storage is back. The X8 will have 16GB or internal storage (with 512 MB ROM), and still have a microSD card slot (an 8GB card included, but the phone supporting up to 32GB). All that storage will do well since we still have the stereo speakers, and the 3.5 mm audio jack.
Another important fact is that this phone will be the first release running on the new Symbian ^3 OS. I'm expecting good things since Symbian's gone open source. That could mean support for 'unconventional' movie extensions, like MKV and Div-x.
Speaking of video, the phone will actually have HDMI output at 720p. It also supports composite cable output, but Dolby Digital Plus sound only works on HDMI. That's where the mkv support will make sense, that and the fact that it'll come with a 12 MP camera (4000x3000 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Xenon flash) with goodies like geo-tagging, and face and smile detection too.
Other features include some of the expected goodies we've seen in other models:
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
- Scratch-resistant surface
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
- Internet browser with WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds
- Stereo FM radio with RDS and an FM transmitter
- GPS with A-GPS support (OVI maps 3.0 included)
- Digital compass
- MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- Voice command/dial
- Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- Video/photo editor
- Flash Lite v4.0 (can playback flash 10)
Nokia N8 announced, ships in Q3
The preliminary views on the Nokia N8 are already popping up everywhere, and there still hasn't been an official release of the phone itself, just a leaked testing model. Still, from the looks of it, it looks like an impressive piece of hardware.First off, I'm glad to see Nokia finally upping the ram and processor speed. The N8 boasts an ARM 11 680 MHz processor, with a 3D Graphics HW accelerator, not to mention 256MB RAM, which should be plenty to speed things up.
The screen is wider than previous model, and that should help a lot since it's a capacitive screen (the 5800 or the X6 felt a little narrow). Actual specs are an AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 360 x 640 pixels, 3.5 inches. We'll finally have a little more breathing room. Also, it looks like it's a true capacitive oriented interface, since we'll finally have multi-touch input method.
I'm also happy to see that unlike the X6, microSD storage is back. The X8 will have 16GB or internal storage (with 512 MB ROM), and still have a microSD card slot (an 8GB card included, but the phone supporting up to 32GB). All that storage will do well since we still have the stereo speakers, and the 3.5 mm audio jack.
Another important fact is that this phone will be the first release running on the new Symbian ^3 OS. I'm expecting good things since Symbian's gone open source. That could mean support for 'unconventional' movie extensions, like MKV and Div-x.
Speaking of video, the phone will actually have HDMI output at 720p. It also supports composite cable output, but Dolby Digital Plus sound only works on HDMI. That's where the mkv support will make sense, that and the fact that it'll come with a 12 MP camera (4000x3000 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Xenon flash) with goodies like geo-tagging, and face and smile detection too.
Other features include some of the expected goodies we've seen in other models:
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
- Scratch-resistant surface
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
- Internet browser with WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds
- Stereo FM radio with RDS and an FM transmitter
- GPS with A-GPS support (OVI maps 3.0 included)
- Digital compass
- MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- Voice command/dial
- Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- Video/photo editor
- Flash Lite v4.0 (can playback flash 10)
29.04.10, 08:58
Personally each time I look around, I always set aside a thought to test if this or that picture would make a good phone wallpaper. So of course, with time, one racks up one heck of a wallpaper/theme gallery, either gathered from different sources or made on one;s own.
But, the cellphone market is nothing if not in perpetual motion. There will come the inevitable moment when one will upgrade to a newer, better phone. That time's drawing near for me, as I'm planning to swap my Nokia 5800XM with an N8 when it comes out. But, here's the catch: different screen sizes.
Yes, one would be overjoyed to get a bigger screen. A big screen is the very reason I got the 5800 to begin with. But with that comes another question. What would you do with all the customizations you've already racked up and made for the old phone?
If i were to ask the question directly, it's be: What would you do when you shift? Would you just dump your old walls, all that stuff you worked on, looked for, amassed to your liking, and start over? Or do you think it worth it to actually starts making new equivalents of your work for the new one? Is it worth it?
And I can imagine this question hits harder when one jumps from one brand to another too. But still, I'd like to see what you good people say about this. Or was I the only person to fall in this line of thought?
The Inevitable Shift
Here's an odd question. We all love phone customization. That's why we come here in the first place.Personally each time I look around, I always set aside a thought to test if this or that picture would make a good phone wallpaper. So of course, with time, one racks up one heck of a wallpaper/theme gallery, either gathered from different sources or made on one;s own.
But, the cellphone market is nothing if not in perpetual motion. There will come the inevitable moment when one will upgrade to a newer, better phone. That time's drawing near for me, as I'm planning to swap my Nokia 5800XM with an N8 when it comes out. But, here's the catch: different screen sizes.
Yes, one would be overjoyed to get a bigger screen. A big screen is the very reason I got the 5800 to begin with. But with that comes another question. What would you do with all the customizations you've already racked up and made for the old phone?
If i were to ask the question directly, it's be: What would you do when you shift? Would you just dump your old walls, all that stuff you worked on, looked for, amassed to your liking, and start over? Or do you think it worth it to actually starts making new equivalents of your work for the new one? Is it worth it?
And I can imagine this question hits harder when one jumps from one brand to another too. But still, I'd like to see what you good people say about this. Or was I the only person to fall in this line of thought?
04.03.10, 09:37
Nokia X6 New Edition
I started reading a lot about resistive screens vs capacitive screens. I dunno, for something with a screen size like the iphone, sure, capacitive is better, but when you look at the screen size of nokias 5800, 5530, N97 and the likes, sure you're comfortable, but you'd feel the difference when you realize you have to use the flat of your finger instead of the tip or the nail. Precision, like for say handwriting or drawing, is out the window. Of course this is all purely conjecture from my part. I'd rather hold an X6 in my hand and test it out before making my decision final. But so far, from what I'm reading, it's highly likely I'll be sticking to my 5800XM.27.02.10, 19:34
*Edit*
About confirmation, never mind, I found it by accident when browsing gsmarena. Confirmed: A Nokia X6, same as the original, but without Comes With Music, and with 16Gb of internal storage. Alleged pride: about 350 euros. That's a little more affordable.
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x6_16gb-3109.php
Nokia X6 New Edition
I'm considering upgrading from a 5800XM, but the price tag on the X6 is still holding me back. But I heard rumors that a cheaper version of the X6 should be hitting the market soon. Cheaper because it doesn't come with Comes With Music (which I believe is the main reason the X6 is as expensive as it is right now), and a slightly smaller internal storage size (I think I read 12 Gb in stead of the 32 Gb of this model). Can anyone confirm this?*Edit*
About confirmation, never mind, I found it by accident when browsing gsmarena. Confirmed: A Nokia X6, same as the original, but without Comes With Music, and with 16Gb of internal storage. Alleged pride: about 350 euros. That's a little more affordable.
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x6_16gb-3109.php
16.10.09, 10:53
Besides, by now, I'm guessing the BH-503's gotten a price drop. Either that or the market's gained a few good models of Bluetooth stereo headsets. Thanks though.
stereo bluetooth headset hunt
Yikes. I'd afraid not. While an interesting effort, as far as ergonomics go that model simply won't do. That over the ear strap looks plastic, and I bet barely a swing of the head will send them flying. No offense.Besides, by now, I'm guessing the BH-503's gotten a price drop. Either that or the market's gained a few good models of Bluetooth stereo headsets. Thanks though.
