Monday, June 2, 2008
PS3 Galore Inside a Las Vegas Computer Store
Snapshot taken by my brother Darwin who is currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Lots of PS3 consoles awaiting sale.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Michael Hollick (voice of Niko Bellic) Made $100,000 in GRAND THEFT AUTO IV - He Says Still Not Enough
GTA IV star only made $100,000
Niko Bellic wants his money.
By Ben Silverman
Forget liberty - give us residuals or give us death. It's a sentiment shared by countless actors, and one most poignantly offered by Michael Hollick, better known as the voice of GTA IV's immigrant star, Niko Bellic.
In a New York Times article, Hollick revealed that he earned about $100,000 for 15 months of work recording dialogue for his role as GTA IV's protagonist. The game, however, has gone on to rake in over $600 million in a mere two weeks.
And Hollick won't see a dime of it.
"It's tough, when you see Grand Theft Auto IV out there as the biggest thing going right now, when they're making hundreds of millions of dollars, and we don't see any of it," Hollick told the Times. "I don't blame Rockstar. I blame our union for not having the agreements in place to protect the creative people who drive the sales of these games."
The pay discrepancy stems from the fact that Hollywood has yet to make provisions for electronic media, including video games or the Internet. Instead, actors get paid standard Screen Actor's Guild day wages for their work (roughly $730), leaving them out of the lucrative residual loop should a property become financially successful. When it becomes as successful as GTA IV, an actor could be out literally millions.
Hollick is also peeved that he received no additional compensation for lending his voice to the game's massive marketing blitz.
"The first GTA 4 trailer generated something like 40 million hits online, and that's my voice all over it, and I get nothing. If that were a radio spot, I would have. Same thing for the TV ads. I recorded those lines for the game, but now they're all over television."
Further muddling matters is the fact that numerous artists, programmers and engineers contribute to the creation of a virtual character like Niko Bellic. Where, execs claim, do you draw the residual line?
We suspect they're about to find out. The issue bears a distinct resemblance to last year's writer's strike, leading many to speculate a similar battle between the Actor's Guild and Hollywood this summer. After spending a few weeks playing GTA IV, I wouldn't bet against the Niko. Have you seen what that guy would do for money?
article source : Yahoo Games !
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Asus Eee PC 900 Review
article source : Tech Addicts
A toy even for the big boys: Asus Eee PC 900 review
05/26/08
Posted under Asus, Gadgets, Hardware, Reviews
By Alex Villafania
INQUIRER.net
IT’S just over an inch bigger than the first model but it still is a tiny thing and it works really well.
Asus really took the ultramobile PC (UMPC) business by storm (though technically the Asus Eee PC is not a UMPC). Worldwide, the Taiwanese firm had wanted to target a very specific niche market and did not intend to land itself into the mass PC market. Instead, it made a name for itself, even farther from its success as a motherboard maker and basically boosted the idea that a UMPC is a viable product. The company launched the first Eee PC (model 701) in the middle of 2007. Few thought that a solid-state drive (SSD) could present itself as a replacement for mechanical hard disks, especially with the upper limit of 8 gigabytes, which was relatively small capacity at the time. But since then, it became obvious that SSDs would spur manufacturers to integrate SSDs into their own notebooks.
Now there are copycats of other UMPCs using SSDs but with almost nothing coming close to the Eee PC. Blame it on being mesmerized by a fully working notebook on such a small scale but as long as it actually worked then it’s fine by me. Besides, the first Eee PC was pretty cheap (at least P16,000 for the 4-gigabyte model) and it worked quite well even with just a Linux operating system. A few tweaks and it could even be installed with a Microsoft Windows XP operating system though it was a bit risky as the remaining space on a 4GB SSD might not be able to fully accommodate any other application.
Out-of-the-box feel
Those familiar with, or who own a previous Asus Eee PC model, will feel right at home with the new Eee PC 900 model. The box containing the Eee PC is nothing spectacular but the contents are neatly tucked inside. The Eee PC comes with its charger, an application CD, its manuals and the battery pack. If you’re the nostalgic type, you’d want to keep the box but I suppose that’s impractical because keeping a clunky box defeats purpose of buying a UMPC.
The Eee PC 900 comes in two colors: black and pearl white. For this review, Asus provided the white version. It’s surprising how differences in color can affect how one perceives the Eee PC 900: is it for girls or for boys? Regardless, both have the same functions and form.
The Eee PC 900 also comes in two models: the 12 GB SSD with Windows OS and the 20 GB with a Linux OS. One would wonder why the 12GB only uses Windows and the 20 GB doesn’t. The target market of the Eee PC might not bother to get the 20GB because they need Windows
This hardware is slightly larger than the Eee PC 700 series, at 225 millimeters x 165 mm x 35 mm. Still, it is small enough to fit in a bag. Even ladies’ bags or children’s bags would do well for the Eee PC 900. Asus claims that their new model is tough enough to survive a three-foot drop, which could happen more regularly because how light the notebook is (barely 1 kilogram). Better be careful not to accidentally drop the bag where the Eee PC is stored.
Playing with it
Using the Windows XP version Eee PC 900 can be summed up in two things: it’s very portable and works like a breeze. Even the robust system requirements of Windows doesn’t affect the device’s operations. People who have used Windows XP know how notorious it is during startup. But with the Eee PC 900, the startup is just around 15 seconds, or nearly half the time Windows XP loads on an ordinary notebook. This is because of the use of an underclocked 900 Megahertz Intel Celeron processor and a 1GB memory module, which essentially speeds up operations. This is coupled by the fact that the SSD has a faster load time compared to ordinary hard disks.
Not surprisingly the Eee PC does slow down a bit when applications are being installed and these become active during startup. Instant messaging applications such as Yahoo! Messenger, which install on Windows’ startup applications list, have to be turned off to lessen the slowdown. It is recommended that users opt for customized installation instead of automatic installation.
A user can cradle the Eee PC in one hand and type away with the other. The keys are nearly a third smaller than in a full-sized keyboard and some of the keys are not placed as they should be. It does take some getting used to especially for touch typing. It’s actually easier to use just three fingers on each hand as there’s a tendency for fingers to bump each other while pressing some keys.
Normally, people would find it hard typing even with two hands on the Eee PC but the point of having the device is to have a secondary notebook instead of lugging around a huge laptop. While the Eee PC may have all the basic laptop functions, and then some, it is still primarily for quick document editing, Internet browsing and chat. Nevertheless, there are still some advanced functions that it could do. One in particular is video editing. Using software such as SolveigMM AVI Trimmer and MPEG Streamclip, I was able to edit and convert videos on the Eee PC. However, there was a noticeable lag but it was not enough to cause concern. In fact, while I was splicing videos together, I was already uploading one of them to a media sharing site.
Larger screen, louder speaker
A major improvement of the Eee PC 900 over the Eee PC 700 series is a larger LCD screen at 8.9 inches, about 1-inch longer diagonally. It is also brighter and has better resolution. Whereas the Eee PC 700 could only render up to 800×480 pixels, the Eee PC 900 can render 1024×600 pixels, or about 1 megapixels. This is just about the same quality as many 32-inch LCD TVs. Because of the larger screen and better resolution, it becomes a treat to actually use the Eee PC 900 for watching video files. Depending on the available video software and codecs installed that have to be installed separately, the Eee PC 900 can view AVI, MPEG and MPEG-4, MOV and WMV files. The video quality on its screen is not top notch but users might still be able to enjoy watching a few homemade or downloaded videos for a while.
The size of this model doesn’t hide the fact that it’s louder than many other notebooks. In fact, it can turn up the volume high enough to be heard within 50 feet. The speakers are hidden beneath the unit but that doesn’t muffle the volume. The only drawback is that the speakers, despite being touted as stereo, do not sound that good compared to other basic notebooks. A better-sounding earphone or headset can be plugged into an audio jack on the left side (facing screen), which is also joined by a microphone jack.
Incidentally, the loud, monotone-sounding speaker is best used when using the Eee PC 900 to make voice-over-IP calls, whether though Skype or Yahoo! Messenger. The audio is pretty clear but nothing too fancy and the built-in microphone can capture even ambient sounds but only in front of it. According to Asus, the VOIP calls can work well with the Eee PC’s webcam functions (a 1.3 megapixel webcam is on top of the screen). Surprisingly, there are some problems using the VOIP functions along with a two-way video call, which can be noticed in Yahoo! Messenger. This may be because of my Internet bandwidth or some limitations with Windows XP or even because of the low 1GB memory. I had no way to compare its performance with the Linux version for two-way video calls and VOIP. Hopefully, it’s a problem of the software and not the hardware.
Battery life
Battery life has always been the main weakness of all handheld devices and the Eee PC 900 is no exception. It still uses the same 4-cell battery pack that gives only a maximum of 2.5 hours operational period, with all the wireless connectivity and USB devices turned off or removed (it has up to 3 USB slots, one conveniently placed on the right side for a USB mouse and the other two on the opposite side for external peripherals). If the wifi receiver is turned on, the unit could last at exactly an hour.
An external USB device, especially a 2.5-inch hard disk, would significantly affect battery life as it drains power through its USB connection. Normally, it would take nearly 40 minutes before the battery runs out when an external disk drive is connected. It would have been truly a treat if the Eee PC 900 used the much more energy-efficient 6-cell battery. However, a longer-lasting battery means using a larger and heavier battery pack, which may not be the most efficient way to go. Regardless, a user can just bring out the Eee PC 900’s power supply cable and plug it into a wall socket. The power cable itself isn’t that big and can be mistaken for another toy.
Overall, the Asus Eee PC 900 is a reliable piece of equipment for those looking to do nitty-gritty work on the road or anywhere else. It’s not among the bigger laptops in the market and cannot do much of the same work that other notebooks do, yet it serves its purpose for specific target markets. Asus says its primary market includes ladies, students and those needing secondary laptops, but the Eee PC 900 can be used by anyone.
They just need to get past the P24,990 selling price. If so, they’re better off with this one.
A toy even for the big boys: Asus Eee PC 900 review
05/26/08
Posted under Asus, Gadgets, Hardware, Reviews
By Alex Villafania
INQUIRER.net
IT’S just over an inch bigger than the first model but it still is a tiny thing and it works really well.
Asus really took the ultramobile PC (UMPC) business by storm (though technically the Asus Eee PC is not a UMPC). Worldwide, the Taiwanese firm had wanted to target a very specific niche market and did not intend to land itself into the mass PC market. Instead, it made a name for itself, even farther from its success as a motherboard maker and basically boosted the idea that a UMPC is a viable product. The company launched the first Eee PC (model 701) in the middle of 2007. Few thought that a solid-state drive (SSD) could present itself as a replacement for mechanical hard disks, especially with the upper limit of 8 gigabytes, which was relatively small capacity at the time. But since then, it became obvious that SSDs would spur manufacturers to integrate SSDs into their own notebooks.
Now there are copycats of other UMPCs using SSDs but with almost nothing coming close to the Eee PC. Blame it on being mesmerized by a fully working notebook on such a small scale but as long as it actually worked then it’s fine by me. Besides, the first Eee PC was pretty cheap (at least P16,000 for the 4-gigabyte model) and it worked quite well even with just a Linux operating system. A few tweaks and it could even be installed with a Microsoft Windows XP operating system though it was a bit risky as the remaining space on a 4GB SSD might not be able to fully accommodate any other application.
Out-of-the-box feel
Those familiar with, or who own a previous Asus Eee PC model, will feel right at home with the new Eee PC 900 model. The box containing the Eee PC is nothing spectacular but the contents are neatly tucked inside. The Eee PC comes with its charger, an application CD, its manuals and the battery pack. If you’re the nostalgic type, you’d want to keep the box but I suppose that’s impractical because keeping a clunky box defeats purpose of buying a UMPC.
The Eee PC 900 comes in two colors: black and pearl white. For this review, Asus provided the white version. It’s surprising how differences in color can affect how one perceives the Eee PC 900: is it for girls or for boys? Regardless, both have the same functions and form.
The Eee PC 900 also comes in two models: the 12 GB SSD with Windows OS and the 20 GB with a Linux OS. One would wonder why the 12GB only uses Windows and the 20 GB doesn’t. The target market of the Eee PC might not bother to get the 20GB because they need Windows
This hardware is slightly larger than the Eee PC 700 series, at 225 millimeters x 165 mm x 35 mm. Still, it is small enough to fit in a bag. Even ladies’ bags or children’s bags would do well for the Eee PC 900. Asus claims that their new model is tough enough to survive a three-foot drop, which could happen more regularly because how light the notebook is (barely 1 kilogram). Better be careful not to accidentally drop the bag where the Eee PC is stored.
Playing with it
Using the Windows XP version Eee PC 900 can be summed up in two things: it’s very portable and works like a breeze. Even the robust system requirements of Windows doesn’t affect the device’s operations. People who have used Windows XP know how notorious it is during startup. But with the Eee PC 900, the startup is just around 15 seconds, or nearly half the time Windows XP loads on an ordinary notebook. This is because of the use of an underclocked 900 Megahertz Intel Celeron processor and a 1GB memory module, which essentially speeds up operations. This is coupled by the fact that the SSD has a faster load time compared to ordinary hard disks.
Not surprisingly the Eee PC does slow down a bit when applications are being installed and these become active during startup. Instant messaging applications such as Yahoo! Messenger, which install on Windows’ startup applications list, have to be turned off to lessen the slowdown. It is recommended that users opt for customized installation instead of automatic installation.
A user can cradle the Eee PC in one hand and type away with the other. The keys are nearly a third smaller than in a full-sized keyboard and some of the keys are not placed as they should be. It does take some getting used to especially for touch typing. It’s actually easier to use just three fingers on each hand as there’s a tendency for fingers to bump each other while pressing some keys.
Normally, people would find it hard typing even with two hands on the Eee PC but the point of having the device is to have a secondary notebook instead of lugging around a huge laptop. While the Eee PC may have all the basic laptop functions, and then some, it is still primarily for quick document editing, Internet browsing and chat. Nevertheless, there are still some advanced functions that it could do. One in particular is video editing. Using software such as SolveigMM AVI Trimmer and MPEG Streamclip, I was able to edit and convert videos on the Eee PC. However, there was a noticeable lag but it was not enough to cause concern. In fact, while I was splicing videos together, I was already uploading one of them to a media sharing site.
Larger screen, louder speaker
A major improvement of the Eee PC 900 over the Eee PC 700 series is a larger LCD screen at 8.9 inches, about 1-inch longer diagonally. It is also brighter and has better resolution. Whereas the Eee PC 700 could only render up to 800×480 pixels, the Eee PC 900 can render 1024×600 pixels, or about 1 megapixels. This is just about the same quality as many 32-inch LCD TVs. Because of the larger screen and better resolution, it becomes a treat to actually use the Eee PC 900 for watching video files. Depending on the available video software and codecs installed that have to be installed separately, the Eee PC 900 can view AVI, MPEG and MPEG-4, MOV and WMV files. The video quality on its screen is not top notch but users might still be able to enjoy watching a few homemade or downloaded videos for a while.
The size of this model doesn’t hide the fact that it’s louder than many other notebooks. In fact, it can turn up the volume high enough to be heard within 50 feet. The speakers are hidden beneath the unit but that doesn’t muffle the volume. The only drawback is that the speakers, despite being touted as stereo, do not sound that good compared to other basic notebooks. A better-sounding earphone or headset can be plugged into an audio jack on the left side (facing screen), which is also joined by a microphone jack.
Incidentally, the loud, monotone-sounding speaker is best used when using the Eee PC 900 to make voice-over-IP calls, whether though Skype or Yahoo! Messenger. The audio is pretty clear but nothing too fancy and the built-in microphone can capture even ambient sounds but only in front of it. According to Asus, the VOIP calls can work well with the Eee PC’s webcam functions (a 1.3 megapixel webcam is on top of the screen). Surprisingly, there are some problems using the VOIP functions along with a two-way video call, which can be noticed in Yahoo! Messenger. This may be because of my Internet bandwidth or some limitations with Windows XP or even because of the low 1GB memory. I had no way to compare its performance with the Linux version for two-way video calls and VOIP. Hopefully, it’s a problem of the software and not the hardware.
Battery life
Battery life has always been the main weakness of all handheld devices and the Eee PC 900 is no exception. It still uses the same 4-cell battery pack that gives only a maximum of 2.5 hours operational period, with all the wireless connectivity and USB devices turned off or removed (it has up to 3 USB slots, one conveniently placed on the right side for a USB mouse and the other two on the opposite side for external peripherals). If the wifi receiver is turned on, the unit could last at exactly an hour.
An external USB device, especially a 2.5-inch hard disk, would significantly affect battery life as it drains power through its USB connection. Normally, it would take nearly 40 minutes before the battery runs out when an external disk drive is connected. It would have been truly a treat if the Eee PC 900 used the much more energy-efficient 6-cell battery. However, a longer-lasting battery means using a larger and heavier battery pack, which may not be the most efficient way to go. Regardless, a user can just bring out the Eee PC 900’s power supply cable and plug it into a wall socket. The power cable itself isn’t that big and can be mistaken for another toy.
Overall, the Asus Eee PC 900 is a reliable piece of equipment for those looking to do nitty-gritty work on the road or anywhere else. It’s not among the bigger laptops in the market and cannot do much of the same work that other notebooks do, yet it serves its purpose for specific target markets. Asus says its primary market includes ladies, students and those needing secondary laptops, but the Eee PC 900 can be used by anyone.
They just need to get past the P24,990 selling price. If so, they’re better off with this one.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Top 10 Things about the Asus Eee PC
In the last four weeks after I got hold of an Asus Eee PC, it has become my tag along personal computing device. It has served me well and here are some of the nitty gritty details I’d like to share about it.
I’ll break them down to 10 things you need to know about the Eee PC:
1.) The Size. It’s so small and lightweight you won’t think you’re lugging a full-featured laptop. At 920 grams, it’s like carrying a 200-page hardbound pocketbook. For people who always need to have a laptop everywhere they go, the Eee PC will fit the bill 9 out of 10 times.
2.) The Choices. For a fairly new ultraportable device, you’d be surprised Asus offers a fair selection of models — the 2GB, 4Gb and 8GB models. Upgradeable RAM from 512MB to 1GB. Color options — white, black, pink, blue and green.
3.) The Design. Simple, clean, no-fancy design adds more points in the cutesy department. The matte texture of the chassis helps avoid grime and smudges. The black version is exceptionally elegant that others would think it’s a 100k sub-notebook.
4.) The Storage. The regular 4GB solid-state drive may be too lacking to many but that’s a limitation of the SSD technology and the cost and not the laptop itself. I’m sure once the 16GB and 32GB flash drives become more available and cheaper, Asus will follow suit. Besides, that doesn’t stop users from offloading large media files into external USB drives; the Eee PC has 3 ports for them.
5.) The OS. Though most of the models come loaded with the Xandros OS, newer ones are available in Windows XP. If not, you can always reformat and install XP or any other operating system you fancy. The 4/8GB models can be upgraded up to 2GB RAM but Xandros only supports 1GB. From my count, the system boots at 28 secs., restarts at 40 Secs., and shuts down in less than 7 secs.
6.) The Features. The 4GB model sports a 900 MHz Intel Celeron-M processor. Couple that with a 1GB DDR2 RAM and the rig runs quite fast. Three USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, a 0.3MP webcam, LAN port, built-in MMC/SD card reader, mic/headphone jack and external VGA port completes the range of features.
7.) The Display. The 7-inch (17.8cm, diagonal) TFT LCD display supports a native 800×480 pixel screen resolution which is a little odd since it often creates horizontal scroll-bars when browsing the net most of the time. The VGA port can be used to hook up to an external monitor and can effectively expand the screen to 1600×1280 pixels. Since the LED is backlit, display quality is fairly good and does not strain the user’s eye on prolonged use.
8.) The Durability. There are no mechanically moving parts in the Eee PC and the absence of an optical drive makes it less prone to shock. I’ve already dropped mine at the height of about 2 feet (while powered on) with no problems. The exterior coating also helps in preventing minor scratches and scrapes.
9.) Battery Life. Small devices tend to carry smaller battery sizes but the Eee PC can still squeeze more juice. Battery life of the entire Eee range is rated between 2:45 hours and 3:30 hours. My repeated use from full charge to full drain was just around 3 hours (Wifi was mostly on and running).
10.) The Downside. Nothing much really. The usual discomfort I’ve experienced is with the cramped keyboard. Obviously, what can you expect from a keyboard that is as wide as your hands placed side by side? Typing could be a bit awkward at first. The trackpad is also smaller and may take some time to get used to.
The Asus Eee PC is the first sub-20k laptop to ever be commercially available in the Philippines. IMO, the price is a huge factor for its apparent popularity and overall performance is best bang for the buck.
article source : Yugatech.com
I’ll break them down to 10 things you need to know about the Eee PC:
1.) The Size. It’s so small and lightweight you won’t think you’re lugging a full-featured laptop. At 920 grams, it’s like carrying a 200-page hardbound pocketbook. For people who always need to have a laptop everywhere they go, the Eee PC will fit the bill 9 out of 10 times.
2.) The Choices. For a fairly new ultraportable device, you’d be surprised Asus offers a fair selection of models — the 2GB, 4Gb and 8GB models. Upgradeable RAM from 512MB to 1GB. Color options — white, black, pink, blue and green.
3.) The Design. Simple, clean, no-fancy design adds more points in the cutesy department. The matte texture of the chassis helps avoid grime and smudges. The black version is exceptionally elegant that others would think it’s a 100k sub-notebook.
4.) The Storage. The regular 4GB solid-state drive may be too lacking to many but that’s a limitation of the SSD technology and the cost and not the laptop itself. I’m sure once the 16GB and 32GB flash drives become more available and cheaper, Asus will follow suit. Besides, that doesn’t stop users from offloading large media files into external USB drives; the Eee PC has 3 ports for them.
5.) The OS. Though most of the models come loaded with the Xandros OS, newer ones are available in Windows XP. If not, you can always reformat and install XP or any other operating system you fancy. The 4/8GB models can be upgraded up to 2GB RAM but Xandros only supports 1GB. From my count, the system boots at 28 secs., restarts at 40 Secs., and shuts down in less than 7 secs.
6.) The Features. The 4GB model sports a 900 MHz Intel Celeron-M processor. Couple that with a 1GB DDR2 RAM and the rig runs quite fast. Three USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, a 0.3MP webcam, LAN port, built-in MMC/SD card reader, mic/headphone jack and external VGA port completes the range of features.
7.) The Display. The 7-inch (17.8cm, diagonal) TFT LCD display supports a native 800×480 pixel screen resolution which is a little odd since it often creates horizontal scroll-bars when browsing the net most of the time. The VGA port can be used to hook up to an external monitor and can effectively expand the screen to 1600×1280 pixels. Since the LED is backlit, display quality is fairly good and does not strain the user’s eye on prolonged use.
8.) The Durability. There are no mechanically moving parts in the Eee PC and the absence of an optical drive makes it less prone to shock. I’ve already dropped mine at the height of about 2 feet (while powered on) with no problems. The exterior coating also helps in preventing minor scratches and scrapes.
9.) Battery Life. Small devices tend to carry smaller battery sizes but the Eee PC can still squeeze more juice. Battery life of the entire Eee range is rated between 2:45 hours and 3:30 hours. My repeated use from full charge to full drain was just around 3 hours (Wifi was mostly on and running).
10.) The Downside. Nothing much really. The usual discomfort I’ve experienced is with the cramped keyboard. Obviously, what can you expect from a keyboard that is as wide as your hands placed side by side? Typing could be a bit awkward at first. The trackpad is also smaller and may take some time to get used to.
The Asus Eee PC is the first sub-20k laptop to ever be commercially available in the Philippines. IMO, the price is a huge factor for its apparent popularity and overall performance is best bang for the buck.
article source : Yugatech.com
Friday, May 23, 2008
Cellphone Hardware & Software Problems
A typical mobile phone has various types of faults which can be distributed in three main kinds of faults…
· Hardware faults
· Software faults
· Setting Faults
Hardware Faults:
Hardware faults in mobile phones are related to mother boards of mobile phone, batteries and any physical fault will be amount to hardware faults. I have pointed out as much hardware faults as much i remeber this time but if you have a fault which is not listed below you can tell me by clicking here I willo be glad to know that it would be a great help for me too.The list of common hardwarefaults is given below.
. dead set condition (dead phone)
· no charging
· battery empty
· auto charging
· low signal
· No signal
· voice problem
· vibrator problem
· ringer problem
· backlight problem
· auto turn off (auto-shut-off)
· hanging problem
· insert sim (no sim card inserted shows on the screen)
· keypad problem
· display problem
Software problems:
· hanging problem
· no signal
· dead set
· display
· contact service (contact retailer, contact service provider)
· Test mode
· not charging
Setting problem:
· call divert
· sim lock
· security code
· country lock
· cnfiguration of SMS
· configuration of GPRS
· configuration of call
article source : http://hardluck.i.ph/
· Hardware faults
· Software faults
· Setting Faults
Hardware Faults:
Hardware faults in mobile phones are related to mother boards of mobile phone, batteries and any physical fault will be amount to hardware faults. I have pointed out as much hardware faults as much i remeber this time but if you have a fault which is not listed below you can tell me by clicking here I willo be glad to know that it would be a great help for me too.The list of common hardwarefaults is given below.
. dead set condition (dead phone)
· no charging
· battery empty
· auto charging
· low signal
· No signal
· voice problem
· vibrator problem
· ringer problem
· backlight problem
· auto turn off (auto-shut-off)
· hanging problem
· insert sim (no sim card inserted shows on the screen)
· keypad problem
· display problem
Software problems:
· hanging problem
· no signal
· dead set
· display
· contact service (contact retailer, contact service provider)
· Test mode
· not charging
Setting problem:
· call divert
· sim lock
· security code
· country lock
· cnfiguration of SMS
· configuration of GPRS
· configuration of call
article source : http://hardluck.i.ph/
How the Cellphone System Works
Every cellular system digital or analog is comprised of four parts.
1) Cells and cell sites ( base stations )
2) Switching station ( mobile telephone switching office or MTSO )
3) System operator and its local office
4) Cellular telephones
The heart of the system is made up of individual radio coverage areas called " cells. " Each cell is a self-contained calling area. Within the cell, a cell site is strategically positioned as a base station for receiving, sending and routing the radio signals of cellular phone calls. Because the cellular system is a radio system, no exact boundary can be drawn on a map. In most cases calls can be place and received throughout the service area, except for certain enclosed areas such as underground parking garages. The No Svc ( No Service ) indicator will illuminate on the cellular phone when in one of those areas or is outside of the service area. The cell site’s transmitter is low powered and does not reach much beyond that cell’s boundaries. That makes it possible to reuse channels ( frequencies ) - a given channel can be used at the same time in different cells, as long as the cells do not border one another, without causing signal interference. This is particularly valuable in urban areas where lots of cellular phones are in use at the same time. All cell sites are connected to the Mobile Telephone Switching Office ( MTSO ), which provides connection into the Public Switched Telephone network ( PSTN ) - the local telephone company. The MTSO also provides other central functions, including call processing, traffic management, and transferring calls as a phone moves between cell sites.
Making a Call
When a cellular user makes a call from a cellular phone, radio signals are transmitted to the cell site. The cell site alerts the Mobile Telephone Switching Office ( MTSO ) switching station. The MTSO, in turn, provides an open channel ( frequency ) and connects the call to the Public Switched Telephone Network ( PSTN ). The PSTN put the call through to the number to be reached. This process takes the same amount of time that it takes to make a call from a land line phone.
Receiving a Call
These are the steps that occur when you receive a call on a cellular phone. A call placed to a cellular phone may come from either a land line phone or another cellular phone. Whichever the source, the MTSO is notified that a call has been placed to a specific cellular telephone number. At this point, the MTSO searches for the correct cellular phone by sending out data over the radio waves. Cellular phones that are in standby mode ( i.e., turned on but not being used in a call ) continuously scan the radio waves being transmitted by the MSTO. If a phone " hears " its telephone number, it sends back a signal that informs the closest cell site of its Electronic Serial Number ( ESN ) and its telephone number ( Mobile Identification Number or MIN ). The cell site passes this information to the MTSO, where the ESN and MIN are verified and a channel ( frequency ) is assigned for the call. The cellular phone receives the message directing it to tune to the correct voice channel. The cell site makes the voice channel available, and the call is completed.
Hand-off
Hand-off is the transfer of a call from one cell site to another as the cellular phone moves through the service coverage area. The cell site warns the MSTO that the mobile’s signal strength is falling below a predetermined level. The MTSO then alerts all cell sites bordering on the first one. They measure the mobile’s transmitting signal and report back to the MTSO. The MTSO, which is programmed to select the site receiving the strongest signal, then switches the call from the weak cell to the strongest cell without interrupting the call. The whole process takes a fraction of a second, and the caller usually is unaware of it. Such hand-offs may occur several times during a single conversation as the caller moves through the coverage area.
Roaming
Roaming is a service offered by most cellular service providers that allows subscribers to use cellular service while traveling outside their home service area. When they are outside their home service area and come within range of another cellular system, the ROAM indicator on the cellular phone will light to show that they are in range. Typically there are two cellular system operators serving a specific area. One is a wireline ( local phone company ) and the other is non-wireline. When starting cellular telephone service, subscribers are assigned to one or the other. When they roam ( operate outside their home system ), their cellular phone will seek service from the same type of cellular system as the one they subscribe to at home. But if that type is not available where they are roaming, the phone will try to obtain service from the non-home-type system. A blinking light indicates a non-home-type system. There is an extra charge for calls placed while roaming.
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1) Cells and cell sites ( base stations )
2) Switching station ( mobile telephone switching office or MTSO )
3) System operator and its local office
4) Cellular telephones
The heart of the system is made up of individual radio coverage areas called " cells. " Each cell is a self-contained calling area. Within the cell, a cell site is strategically positioned as a base station for receiving, sending and routing the radio signals of cellular phone calls. Because the cellular system is a radio system, no exact boundary can be drawn on a map. In most cases calls can be place and received throughout the service area, except for certain enclosed areas such as underground parking garages. The No Svc ( No Service ) indicator will illuminate on the cellular phone when in one of those areas or is outside of the service area. The cell site’s transmitter is low powered and does not reach much beyond that cell’s boundaries. That makes it possible to reuse channels ( frequencies ) - a given channel can be used at the same time in different cells, as long as the cells do not border one another, without causing signal interference. This is particularly valuable in urban areas where lots of cellular phones are in use at the same time. All cell sites are connected to the Mobile Telephone Switching Office ( MTSO ), which provides connection into the Public Switched Telephone network ( PSTN ) - the local telephone company. The MTSO also provides other central functions, including call processing, traffic management, and transferring calls as a phone moves between cell sites.
Making a Call
When a cellular user makes a call from a cellular phone, radio signals are transmitted to the cell site. The cell site alerts the Mobile Telephone Switching Office ( MTSO ) switching station. The MTSO, in turn, provides an open channel ( frequency ) and connects the call to the Public Switched Telephone Network ( PSTN ). The PSTN put the call through to the number to be reached. This process takes the same amount of time that it takes to make a call from a land line phone.
Receiving a Call
These are the steps that occur when you receive a call on a cellular phone. A call placed to a cellular phone may come from either a land line phone or another cellular phone. Whichever the source, the MTSO is notified that a call has been placed to a specific cellular telephone number. At this point, the MTSO searches for the correct cellular phone by sending out data over the radio waves. Cellular phones that are in standby mode ( i.e., turned on but not being used in a call ) continuously scan the radio waves being transmitted by the MSTO. If a phone " hears " its telephone number, it sends back a signal that informs the closest cell site of its Electronic Serial Number ( ESN ) and its telephone number ( Mobile Identification Number or MIN ). The cell site passes this information to the MTSO, where the ESN and MIN are verified and a channel ( frequency ) is assigned for the call. The cellular phone receives the message directing it to tune to the correct voice channel. The cell site makes the voice channel available, and the call is completed.
Hand-off
Hand-off is the transfer of a call from one cell site to another as the cellular phone moves through the service coverage area. The cell site warns the MSTO that the mobile’s signal strength is falling below a predetermined level. The MTSO then alerts all cell sites bordering on the first one. They measure the mobile’s transmitting signal and report back to the MTSO. The MTSO, which is programmed to select the site receiving the strongest signal, then switches the call from the weak cell to the strongest cell without interrupting the call. The whole process takes a fraction of a second, and the caller usually is unaware of it. Such hand-offs may occur several times during a single conversation as the caller moves through the coverage area.
Roaming
Roaming is a service offered by most cellular service providers that allows subscribers to use cellular service while traveling outside their home service area. When they are outside their home service area and come within range of another cellular system, the ROAM indicator on the cellular phone will light to show that they are in range. Typically there are two cellular system operators serving a specific area. One is a wireline ( local phone company ) and the other is non-wireline. When starting cellular telephone service, subscribers are assigned to one or the other. When they roam ( operate outside their home system ), their cellular phone will seek service from the same type of cellular system as the one they subscribe to at home. But if that type is not available where they are roaming, the phone will try to obtain service from the non-home-type system. A blinking light indicates a non-home-type system. There is an extra charge for calls placed while roaming.
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Compatible Nokia LCD’s Phone Info
List of cellphone LCD’s which are compatible to each other…
Nokia 1600,2310,(6125,6136,N70(externe)
Nokia 2600,2650,2652,3200,5140,6220,7250i,3100,3120,6100 ,3200,5100,6610,6610i,7210
Nokia 2610,5140i,6030
Nokia 3220,7260,6020,6021, externe 9500,9300,9300i
Nokia 3300,6800
Nokia 5200,6070,6080
Nokia 5300,6233,6234,7370,E50
Nokia 6060,6101,6102,6103,6125,6136,6151,7360
Nokia lcd externe 6101,6102,6170,7270
Nokia lcd interne 6170,7270
Nokia 6270,6280,6288
Nokia 6630,6260,N91
Nokia 6680,N70,N72
Nokia 7610,6670
Nokia N71,N73,N93
Nokia 2300 = 1100
Nokia 6170 for 7270
Nokia N93 for N71 and N73
Nokia 6270 for 6280
Nokia 6680 for N70 and N72
Nokia 6260 for 6630
Nokia 3220 lcd for 9300 exterior lcd
Nokia 7210 for 6100, 7250, 3100, 2650, 2600, 5140, 3120, 6610, 5100, 3200
Nokia 6020, 3220 works on 9500 back screen
Nokia 7610 = 6670, 6630, 3230
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Nokia 1600,2310,(6125,6136,N70(externe)
Nokia 2600,2650,2652,3200,5140,6220,7250i,3100,3120,6100 ,3200,5100,6610,6610i,7210
Nokia 2610,5140i,6030
Nokia 3220,7260,6020,6021, externe 9500,9300,9300i
Nokia 3300,6800
Nokia 5200,6070,6080
Nokia 5300,6233,6234,7370,E50
Nokia 6060,6101,6102,6103,6125,6136,6151,7360
Nokia lcd externe 6101,6102,6170,7270
Nokia lcd interne 6170,7270
Nokia 6270,6280,6288
Nokia 6630,6260,N91
Nokia 6680,N70,N72
Nokia 7610,6670
Nokia N71,N73,N93
Nokia 2300 = 1100
Nokia 6170 for 7270
Nokia N93 for N71 and N73
Nokia 6270 for 6280
Nokia 6680 for N70 and N72
Nokia 6260 for 6630
Nokia 3220 lcd for 9300 exterior lcd
Nokia 7210 for 6100, 7250, 3100, 2650, 2600, 5140, 3120, 6610, 5100, 3200
Nokia 6020, 3220 works on 9500 back screen
Nokia 7610 = 6670, 6630, 3230
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