When Sun first introduced unlimited calls and unlimited texting, I immediately bought a sun sim card to avail that service... At first, I thought that I can call and text whenever and wherever I want. But no! Most of the time when I try to call, all I hear is a beep. Same with sending text messages, always failed.
My observation about unlimited texting services is that when you register to their service, they automatically put you in a specific network that is full, loaded, busy,etc... Unlike when using regular text and call rates you enjoy the fast and reliable network.
Maybe parang skyway and the expressway. Take the skyway, enjoy a fast and easy journey. Staying under may mean traffic and delays.
This is the reason why I don't subscribe to unlimited text services.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Change is not necessary
Most of the time, people think that using technology in their business to improve and simplify things is a good decision. Maybe, it's because of some ads suggesting that if you use our technology, your business will sure be a success. But sometimes this is the biggest mistake they commit because the technology, their people and their business doesn't mix very well.
The technology being used may look simple to use but in the long run, its just making things too complicated. Causing too much delays in work.
Although training their employees is the quickest solution to that problem. Training employees to use the technology properly is not always an option for all companies because training means expense. The only choice would be to replace some of their employees, but it might be bad for the businesses' image.
Sometimes its better to leave the work process or procedure as is.
The technology being used may look simple to use but in the long run, its just making things too complicated. Causing too much delays in work.
Although training their employees is the quickest solution to that problem. Training employees to use the technology properly is not always an option for all companies because training means expense. The only choice would be to replace some of their employees, but it might be bad for the businesses' image.
Sometimes its better to leave the work process or procedure as is.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Technology and Laziness
Technology has helped us a lot in almost every aspect of our life.
Technology offered simple business processes, cheap ways of manufacturing goods, quick ways to communicate and different sources of information.
Because of those changes, our way of life also changed...
If technology continues to simplify everything in our life, it is very possible in the future that we can just sit back all day and just press some buttons in order for us to work, eat, travel, etc...
Technology offered simple business processes, cheap ways of manufacturing goods, quick ways to communicate and different sources of information.
Because of those changes, our way of life also changed...
- Instead of personally meeting a person, we use video calls to talk to a person.
- Instead of personally buying goods, we call or shop online.
- Most of the time computer games are favored than sports and other outdoor games.
If technology continues to simplify everything in our life, it is very possible in the future that we can just sit back all day and just press some buttons in order for us to work, eat, travel, etc...
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Health Risks of Microwave Frequencies/Radio Frequencies
Today the use of microwave frequencies and radio frequencies for communication and connection is very common. We can often see these devices attached to radio and television communication towers, satellite systems, radars, cellphone base stations, mobile television transmitter, and canopy antennas for the Internet like Smart Bro. Almost every area in our country has a communication tower, a base station and microwave antennas.
Microwave and radio frequency radiation may be transmitted, reflected, or absorbed upon striking an object. So humans as the most possible recipient of this frequency will surely be affected.
Microwave and radio frequency radiation may be transmitted, reflected, or absorbed upon striking an object. So humans as the most possible recipient of this frequency will surely be affected.
Health Risk
It is known that Ionizing spectrum frequencies are more likely to affect humans because these frequencies contains tremendous amount of energy and penetration power and will surely change the molecular structure of any human. On the other hand, non-ionizing spectrum frequencies are not as harmful as the ionizing frequencies but still they can have effects to humans.
It has been known for many years that exposure to very high levels of RF and microwave radiation can be harmful due to the ability of these frequencies energy to rapidly heat biological tissue. This principle is used also in a very common appliance called the Microwave Oven.
Since humans does not have very effective means to dissipate heat generated from these frequencies biological tissues burn. Two areas of our body is very vulnerable, the eyes and the testicles because blood flow from these body areas is low meaning they have very a very slow rate of dissipating heat. This is the reason why people are advised to stay away from structures that emit frequencies.
Another known effect is the formation of cataracts in eyes. Several humans and animal specimens proved this because of exposure to frequencies.
Radio frequencies has also been linked to cancer. Although it has been proven by the formation of tumor in animals exposed to these frequencies still they fail to find the link.
Studies are still ongoing on several laboratories about this issue.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#Q2
http://hps.org/hpspublications/articles/rfradiation.html
http://www.cwa-union.org/issues/osh/articles/page.jsp?itemID=27339127
Portable Media Player Rivalry
Zen versus Ipod
The competition between Apple and Creative when it comes to portable media player is on the heat. If you are to look at it it's like both Creative is trying to kill Apple. Just recently, apple announced that they are able to sell 100 million pieces of iPOD making the iPOD the fastest selling music player in history. To divide the market shares, Creative began to introduce new media players to compete with Apple's iPOD. Because of that, the term “ipod killers” were introduced.
There is no doubt that the iPOD is dominating the portable media player category. Almost everywhere you can see an iPOD, it is starting to be a trend. It's like if you don't have an iPod, you're not in. Ever since portable media players started to sound like a necessity, people would always look for an iPod.
Now some people are starting to say that iPod is starting to become so common so previous iPod users switches to Zen. Creative hopes more and more people starts to realize that and that someday tables would be turned in favor of them making the Zen on top.
Still, Creative is trying to break that trend in order to “kill the iPod”. Creative Technology a company based in Singapore frequently releases new Creative Media Players. Their players often aim to make people think twice before buying an iPod.
The Apple iPOD
iPod is a portable media player by Apple. It can play both audio and video. It was launched last October 2001.Although before their launch there are already many portable media player available like players from Creative.Behind iPod's success is the iTunes. It helped iPod users download legal music one at a time. You do not need to buy a music CD, rip it and transfer it to your player. Plus, what if you do not want all the songs in an artist's album? You waste your money because of an unwanted song.Apple was able to understand that.
Ipod has also become a trend specially in teenagers because iPod is simple yet stylish, sleek and shiny. It's like a luxury media player. It's a must have if you don't want to be left behind.
Another good thing about the iPod is its customer support almost anywhere in the world you can find Apple service centers. Unlike, the Zen in order for you player to be repaired you have to ship it to a country that has Creative Center or most of the time in Singapore.
Although iPod dominates the market there are people who doesn't like the iPod because they are generally expensive. Plus another reason is that it doesn't have much features compared to other portable media players. You pay more for less features. It's like paying for the brand name.
The Creative Zen
The Zen known as the practical mp3 player. Like the iPod, it can play both audio and video. The Zen is a range of digital audio players made by Creative Technology. A Singaporean company. The Zen was evolved from the Nomad Jukebox Series, the earlier digital audio player line-up of Creative.
The Zen is packed with many features than Apple's Ipod. For others it is a cheaper but practical alternative of iPod. In the case of the Zen, you pay less for more features. Creative is trying to kill the iPod by adding more features and functionality to their players.
Technical people is most likelt to choose this player because it is flexible. Plus the great thing about the Zen it is very easy to share audio and video files to other people because they are not restricted by DRM(Digital Rights Management) Also, when it comes to playing different video formats, the Zen is the winner unlike the iPod that requires you to convert. In zen, you just copy and it will play.
Another advantage of this player is that it is compatible with subscription music services like Napster and Yahoo Music cheaper and better than an iTunes.
Legal Troubles with Apple
Creative applied for that patent in the year 2001, after a year Apple applied for the similar patent but it was rejected. When the Zen Vision M was launched Creative announced that they will seriously pursue companies that uses the same player navigation system.
Recently Creative Technology announced a law suit against Apple for the infringement of the ZEN music management interface patent. Apple counter-sued by filing two law suits for infringing the Apple patents. Apple lost and paid Creative Technology $100,000,000 dollars.
Recommendation
If you are a teenager, a person who wants style and is very brand conscious buy an Apple iPod.
If you like many features choose the Creative Zen.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
How google earns money
Google earns money from ad clicks. When you click on a sponsored link, it means instant money for them. It is called Google AdWords.
How does it work?
For example I have company that sells used cars. I go to Adword's site and create my Ad. When a user search something related to "used cars". Google displays my Ad. The link often have a yellow background or is located on the right side of the search result page.
If the user clicks on the Ad. I pay google.
Also, they have a program called Google Adsense. In Adsense, Google puts some of their advertisements in your own personal website. If a user clicks on that ad, Google pays you a share of what they will earn.
How does it work?
For example I have company that sells used cars. I go to Adword's site and create my Ad. When a user search something related to "used cars". Google displays my Ad. The link often have a yellow background or is located on the right side of the search result page.
If the user clicks on the Ad. I pay google.
Also, they have a program called Google Adsense. In Adsense, Google puts some of their advertisements in your own personal website. If a user clicks on that ad, Google pays you a share of what they will earn.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
On Piracy 2
I'm not surprised about the fact that those who sells pirated cds are able to get business permits. Why? Because it's very common in our country! To be able to get a permit easily all you need is money or/and a inside contact.
The whole system is fine but is easily fooled because of some corrupt people inside.
Imo, there is no serious coordination between the one who implements the law and the one who issue permits. If they are really serious about decreasing piracy in our country, why not make the application of permits more strict to immediately eliminate businesses who plans to sell pirates.
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Maybe a new type of CD or storage medium that cannot be easily copied is the solution. Its like, what is stored inside, stays inside. Copy it and it will be just like trash.
The whole system is fine but is easily fooled because of some corrupt people inside.
Imo, there is no serious coordination between the one who implements the law and the one who issue permits. If they are really serious about decreasing piracy in our country, why not make the application of permits more strict to immediately eliminate businesses who plans to sell pirates.
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Maybe a new type of CD or storage medium that cannot be easily copied is the solution. Its like, what is stored inside, stays inside. Copy it and it will be just like trash.
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