Linksys WAG320N router review: Network admin made easy

We thought we take a look at the new Linksys WAG320N ADSL2+ modem, which provides easy access to Gigabit Ethernet and functions as a Dual band wireless router.

Out of the box, the smooth black pebble that is the WAG320N immediately makes an impression, looking slighty futuristic, in a retro way, but better looking than the vast majority of ugly boxes that tend to define the router market. As you’d expect, all the cables, leads and micro filters you need are included.

Swapping out my default router from my ISP was relatively straightforward, and anyone who has ever set up a network should be right at home. Configuring the modem is done via an installation CD and if you are with a major Internet Service Provider you will have no issues. Simply select your provider and your Internet will be configured automagically. otherwise you will have to manually configure your router. after 30 mins faffing about with my ISP on the phone for settings, I was good to go.

The router comes with lots of neat little features that required minimum knowledge to set up and basically allows you to play Network Admin (a fun pastime and I’m sure a board game is in the works). You can monitor usage of devices on your network, blocks certain websites or time restrict web access and there is simple yet powerful keyword and URL filtering. Of course technocrati reading this will know how to do all these things and more on a regular router but the WAGE320 puts power into the hands of regular folk. Also with the controversial Digital Economy bill it’s a little bit more important to be responsible for your network traffic (whether you like it or not). a handy feature was the ability to view everyone on the network and identify free loaders on your network.

The routers performance is solid with no drop-outs on ADSL2+ performance and the MIMO technology reduces dead spots. I ran multiple devices across the network with no problems. there is a USB storage port at the back so it’s pretty easy to share stuff over a network. You can also set up a DLNA server, which is excellent if you have a modern TV or set-top box and want to stream pictures, music or video. 1080p mkv’s stutter a little wirelessly and I’d recommend a wired connection if you are planning on streaming heavily, but 720p content played back over-the-air fine. You can also set up an FTP server so you can remotely access content online or share it.

On the downside you can’t run mixed 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz networks but it is quite fast if you want one or the other and is cheaper most routers that can support mixed networks.

The WAG320N is about £100. if you move fast you might be able to catch the end of LinkSys’s cash back promotion with PC World, where you if buy any Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N router you can trade in your old one and receive a £20 reward. The promotion lasts until 27 August 2010.

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Apple iPhone 3G Vs LG KU990 Viewty – Is the Viewty Really Better Than iPhone 3G?

The iPhone 3G is an extension of the earlier iPhone model. When released, iPhone had a lot of problems, they fixed some of those problems in the 3G model but they still have a long way to go before they can declare the iPhone perfect. here I will be comparing Apple’s iPhone 3G to LG Cell Phones KU990 Viewty, and will explain in detail why the Viewty is a much better option.

Both the phones have unique design and stand out from the other phones in terms of look and feel. The dimensions of the Viewty are 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm, and weighs about 112 grams. on the front of the phone we have an impressive 3 inch touch screen display having a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. Below the touch screen we have 3 normal keys, the green call key, the red end key and the clear key. The clear key can be used as a backspace key in text editing or to go up one level in menu. Above the display there is a secondary VGA camera.

The iPhone 3G on the other hand has dimensions of 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm and weighs about 133 grams. The iPhone 3G also has a touch screen display of about 3.5 inches and has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Below the screen it has only 1 key which is used to return back to the menu.

LG Cell Phones have done a wonderful job with this phone and have added 3G capability to it. This means faster uploads and downloads. The phone is Tri-band, this means that it can be used anywhere in the world without the fear of compatibility issues. iPhone 3G, as the name indicates also has 3G capability. The iPhone can also be used anywhere in the world since it is a quad band phone but sadly it is locked to selected providers. The phone will have to be unlocked before it can be used with any operator.

If you are looking for a Wi-Fi or a WLAN phone then sadly the Viewty is not for you as it does not have any WLAN connectivity. The iPhone on the other hand can connect to wireless networks with it’s built in Wi-Fi.

In terms of Bluetooth the LG KU990 is way better than the iPhone. although iPhone 3G has the option of Bluetooth, it can only be used for synchronization purposes. iPhone cannot transfer files via Bluetooth and since it does not have A2DP, stereo Bluetooth headsets cannot be used with the phone. The KU990 on the other hand can use all the features of Bluetooth without any problem. The phone can also be connected to a stereo Bluetooth headset.

The LG KU990 comes with an internal memory of 100 MB. This memory can be expanded up to 2 GB via a microSD card slot, i.e. the Viewty’s memory is expandable. The LG Cell Phone comes with a USB cable and thus the phone can also be used as a storage device.

The iPhone on the other hand comes with an internal memory of 8 or 16 GB. It has no card slot therefore the memory cannot be expanded. Unlike the Viewty the iPhone cannot be used as a storage device.

In terms of camera the LG Cell Phone is way better than the iPhone. The iPhone’s camera is only 2 mega pixel, having a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. There is no flash, no auto focus and no image stabilizer. It is a simple 2 mega pixel camera. The camera also has no option for video recording and a third party application must be used for recording videos. The recorded videos are not worth watching as they have been taken using a 2 mega pixel camera.

The LG KU990 on the other hand has a 5 mega pixel camera, with a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and unlike the iPhone it has all the advance options such as auto focus, image stabilization and various shooting modes such as landscape, beach, party, portrait, night, sport, high sensitive, continuous shot, panorama and frames. The camera also comes with a strobe flash. a strobe flash lies somewhere between an LED flash and a XENON flash. The KU990 can record videos without any third party application and can record in VGA resolution at 30 frames per second and in QVGA resolution at 120 frames per second. for those of you who did not understand the previous sentence, the video camera f the Viewty is awesome.

Aside from the differences mentioned above both of the phones are almost the same, both have huge touch screen displays, they both have accelerometers to figure out if the phone I being held vertically or horizontally. Another point worth mentioning is that the iPhone cannot send multimedia messages or MMS. some third part application has to be used for this purpose.

So the comparison clearly puts LG KU990 in the lead but die-hard apple fans will still prefer to buy the iPhone. The iPhone’s software is buggy and it freezes often. its Safari web browser does not have java or flash capability. LG KU990 does not suffer from any of these problems. and above all the 5 Mega Pixel camera of the Viewty clearly makes it an iPhone Killer.

Cheap iPhone – How to Get an Apple iPhone at Below Market Price!

So you want to buy a cheap Apple iPhone?

The huge price tag of above $400 dollars is very prohibitive to most people who are interested in obtaining a Cheap iphone. the good news is these same persons are not aware that there are different places from which they can buy cheap iPhones, and most likely at considerably less than half the retail price.

So what are your options for a cheapest Apple iPhone?

One place where you can get these phones is by shopping internet retail stores. Internet retailers are competing for your click business and they will more likely than not, sell their products at much cheaper prices. do not be fooled by the cheap price of these phones, they are the real thing. These online stores can afford to keep their cheap prices much lower than regular offline retail stores because they do not have the over head cost, which your regular offline retail store would have, so that cost is not included in the price of the phone.

Some of these vendors have been doing business for many years, and this is sure sign that the Mobile products they offer are the real deal and not some knock off product. Some of these vendors carry some very high end, high priced products in their inventory and they have been doing so for many years.

Online companies who sell cheap iPhones and other mobile products, tend to promote a social community like setting. they want to build a rapport with you the buyer, they want to keep you on their mailing list in order to provide you with latest news, or offer you other accessories for your phone. they also serve as a place to meet other phone users and share your experiences. this is why have slashed their prices so low, they will have you as a customer for life in the digital world.

It does not matter where you actually go to buy your phone, if you are getting it for less than the suggested retail price, it is advisable to spend more time ensuring that it is brand new and make sure that you get a warranty in order to protect your purchase in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.

Just remember the cheapest iPhones are not the 3G Models

The iPhone Solar Charger Review

This article is a review on the iPhone solar charger known to you as the Solar Surge. You will have information about the specs, features, and benefits. as well as what I think about it. You will be able to make a decision if you think you should purchase one.

The iPhone 3G and 3G(S) models are the only ones that will work with the iPhone solar charger. If you have anything less, the Solar Surge will not operate. make sure to check your iPhone before you buy. There are 6 available colors for the choosing, they are white, gold, silver, blue, black, and green. I would suggest the black model because it is the original model and because the scratches will not be as visible.

Here is an understanding why the internal battery, the camera hole opening, and the solar panel are great features. Having an internal battery is the second best part of the iPhone solar case because it is more powerful than the iPhone battery. Which means you have two batteries powering one iPhone. plus it will last longer. The pin hole opening which is not forgotten on the iPhone Surge allows you to take pictures without having to remove the iPhone from the charger case. The camera hole is an exact fit for the iPhone camera. And the solar panel which is built right onto the surface of the case is perfect when you are on the go. Works well at the beach, when you are driving around, and during emergencies.

There are many specs for this iPhone Surge, but we will cover a few. It has a lithium ion battery that offers 105% capacity of the iPhone and it is a 1500 mAh 3.7 volt polymer battery. This iPhone solar charger also is meant only for the 3g and 3g(s) models plus it is Apple Certified, which makes it much more responsive to their audience.

My personal two cent of the iPhone solar charger is that you should purchase this if you travel all the time, talk or on the internet constantly, or love listening to music all day. This solar charger is worth every penny and you will end up using it everyday, so it will be of great use to you as well. I totally advise in purchasing the iPhone solar charger if you are an iPhone owner.

What the Best Features of the iPhone 3GS Are

There is definitely much more to love as far as the iPhone 3GS is concerned. If you haven’t yet tried using this handset then it might be time that you learn a little more about the phone and its attractive features and why it has been selling like cookies and hotcakes.

First of all, multitasking is the biggest feature that has got everybody talking about the iPhone 3GS. Yes multitasking, which means that you can run an application at the background, and do something else in the foreground. You don’t even have to worry about unnecessary drainage of the battery. so now you can listen to the radio while playing a game on your iPhone!

If you love books, you are going to love this iPhone 3GS. Not only does it have an ebook reader in full color, but you can even shop for books anytime that you want to; also on top of all this, you can literally personalize the way you want to read the ebooks, increase or decrease brightness and also text size etc. Another great feature is the easy access to photographs that can be organized according to the order that you think is best. so you can view your photographs according to a particular event or even a particular place, and the best part is that they can also be viewed according to faces as well!

Besides all that of course there are also other features such as a camera of 3 megapixels with autofocus. You will also have Safari as the browser for your internet on the iPhone and Safari as you know is the best browser that you can use on your phone so this is a big advantage.

The iPhone 3GS therefore like every other iPhone has great features on offer that you might want to seriously consider.

iPhone Bluetooth Earpiece – Top Reasons to Invest in One

Are you one of those people that think a Bluetooth earpiece for your iPhone is a waste of money? maybe you are one of those that think this type of iPhone accessory is too difficult to set up and use. regardless of the reason that has kept you from buying a Bluetooth earpiece for your iPhone, there are even more reasons that you need to invest in one. Take a look at just some of the reasons why this is the hottest iPhone accessory on the market.

New Laws

Believe it or not, quite a few states have passed legislation that makes it illegal for a person to talk on their cell phone while driving. The alternative to using your hands to answer and talk on your cell phone while driving is to use a Bluetooth earpiece to answer and control your incoming phone calls on your phone. there is no doubt that these laws were intended to make the road safer by eliminating the cell phone as a distraction for drivers. Increase your safety while driving by investing in a Bluetooth earpiece for your iPhone.

Multi-tasking is now Easy

How many times have you wished for an extra hand so that you would be able to complete multiple tasks at the same time? The good news is that a Bluetooth device can now be that extra hand you have been searching for. Using this type of accessory will free both of your hands from holding a cell phone when talking on it, which allows you to use them for other things at the same time. are you a busy mother with multiple kids? Imagine having you phone glued to your head with both hands free to catch your kids from running off.

Perfect for “on-the-go” Situations

Are you the type of person that is always “on-the-go”? in this busy life, most people would consider this to be their lifestyle. A Bluetooth headset can be very useful when traveling because you don’t have to be constantly taking out your phone when receiving phone calls. do you travel with a briefcase or carrying bag? A Bluetooth headset for your iPhone will allow you to carry as many carrying cases as needed without requiring you to use one of your hands to hold your phone to your ear!

These are just a few of the many reason that a Bluetooth earpiece is a great investment!

iPhone 5 Unlock Advantages

With the news of the soon to be released iPhone 5, many are wondering about the unlock service for the phone. while the phone is by far the most advanced hand held device created to date so far, many of the built in features are being overlooked. among these are the ability to make free phone calls, connect to WI-Fi hot spots, view online stores for applications, and the ability to customize its buttons, backgrounds and screensavers.

With the iPhone 5 unlock service, your new iPhone has the ability to make free phone calls over the Internet, or through VoIP. while many state that this is nothing compared to the built in video call function, they are mistaken, as VoIP has the same built in function, it simply doesn’t cost a monthly premium. When you unlock your phone you have the ability to continue to use Google’s video chat option, or to use Skype and other such services, most of which are free, if not cheaper than your monthly service plan through your service provider. The VoIP function is conducted strictly over the Internet, through the built in WI-Fi capability of the iPhone.

When you unlock your new iPhone, you are also gaining access to a more versatile source of online applications, or apps. Since programmers who provide open source software (free software) prefer fame or recognition of their programming knowledge and abilities instead of money, they are constantly attempting to make improvements to their software, unlike the creators of proprietary software, or sources that charge money for apps such as the iStore.

But perhaps the best advantage of the iPhone 5 unlock service is the ability to customize every detail of your phone. The background, the pictures that represent the different keys, and the voice commands new ability to learn new functions are by far worth looking in to. You can teach your phone how to enter in web addresses through your voice, accept addresses and enter them automatically into a GPS program, and even to turn on your computer at home through remote desktop. The possibilities of this new phone are limitless, once you unlock it. And who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?

In conclusion, the iPhone 5 unlock service is not just a recommended option or upgrade, it is a must have for anyone who considers themselves a pioneer of technology, a supporter for open source software, or a business owner competing in a constantly changing market.

Once again, there are no disadvantages to getting your iPhone Unlocked, only a huge array of features and apps to get to grips with!

Dexim Dual iPhone/iPod Dock Charger Review

The Dexim Dual Dock Charger which supports every iPhone, iPod touch and nearly every iPod is boasting the facility to charge two of these devices at once.

The dock looks as if two single iPod dock chargers have been merged together. The exterior material is plastic which is in black (also available in white) and where the devices sit and charge the plastic is semi translucent blue which also runs all the way around the near bottom of the charger. This is in place because when a device is inserted and charging the translucent parts lights up in blue. This looks very cool indeed but it can also be turned off using a switch on the right hand side. The overall design is good, the corners are rounded off nicely and it looks good on my desk with the lights on or off.

The real worry I had with the Dexim Dual Dock Charger was that it weighs so very little. I’d say it weighs halve as much as my official Apple iPod and iPhone Dock. This made me think that it would slip around easily but of course once an iPhone or iPod is inside, the grip that’s on the bottom of the charging unit is very effective. so in the end that was a false worry. If your worried about whether or not you can use your official Apple dock inserts I can reinsure you that you can and Dexim also supply nine within he box for various devices including all iPhones and iPod touch’s.

Charge times are identical to if I was charging on my single Apple official iPod/ iPhone dock. For a full charge I’d give it two hours but this very much depends on your device. a real downside to the Dexim Dual Dock Charger would be the lack of USB charging, I love to charge my iPhone on my desk using a dock plugged into my iMac via USB. but with the Dexim Dual Dock Charger you can only charge via a DC wall outlet which I am currently doing while it rests on my desk but it’s a real pain.

Where I could imagine this to come in very very handy would be with a family who might need two devices charged overnight ect. many situations could arise where maybe you are on holiday but only take the one charger with you and agree to charge each device half way because of time. Things like this do happen and a product like the Dexim Dual Dock Charger extinguishes them.

Overall the design of the Dexim Dual Dock Charger with the blue lights really made it very unique and cool. of course the most unique thing about this product really would be the ability to charge two devices simultaneously a feature I can see coming in very handy and being very useful. The included nine dock inserts are very kind also. This is a product that’s does what it says, the only real negative I can find would be the lack of USB charging.

Portable Solar Chargers For Your iPhone

A vast revolution has taken place in the world of mobile communication over the last decade. The life of the battery of the mobile phone is another important factor which needs to be taken into account while selecting a mobile phone for purchasing. The initial mobile phones introduced in the market were extremely simple and functional models which could only be used for sending and receiving telephone calls. new technology has now been introduced into the world of mobile communication which consists of 3G, Wi Fi, Bluetooth and many more. The usage of this technology will reduce the life of the battery of the mobile phone to a large extent.

Portable iPhone chargers are now being used in order to charge iPhones. these chargers can also be used for charging devices like Bluetooth headsets, digital cameras, game systems and also other kinds of mobile phones. a solar portable charger can also be used in order to provide more life to the iPhone in an environment friendly manner. The main advantage of these portable solar iPhone chargers is that they will be able to perform the process of charging the iPhone even during days of inclement weather. The person does not have to stand in the sun with his iPhone and portable charger in order to charge the iPhone. It is also possible to charge the iPhone using this portable solar iPhone charger even during the night.

Another advantage which is provided by these portable iPhone chargers is that they will ensure that the life of the battery of the iPhone does not get drained out completely at any point in time. a lot of people face the disappointment of finding devices like digital cameras and Bluetooth devices whose power has been completely drained. these iPhone solar chargers have been designed especially for people who use HTC or blackberry phones. these iPhone solar chargersare the latest rage in the world of iPhone accessories.

iPhone Application Development – Top 5 Tools for Creating iPhone Applications

These days iPhone application development is fast becoming the lucrative way of earning money and taking your business to another level. But it’s not possible for all to develop their own iPhone app as not all have the required skills needed like the technical knowledge and the programming skills. so to help such people there are now many tools to help you create your own apps without having to know anything technical.

So here is the list of top 5 tools that can help you get your own iPhone application development done:

Sweb Apps: This iPhone application development provides online service to the users and allow them to develop apps even if they cannot code. the providers have taken small businesses in mind while designing this tool that has pre-designed templates that can be customized with background photos of your choice and icons etc. you can also choose from the available images also. It gives you options for various categories you want to make the app for and then you can choose the buttons you want to include.

AppIncubator: This is a great for iPhone application development. AppIncubator developed by MEDL Mobile allows you to send your ideas about iPhone app and then their development team converts them into working applications. You can send you ideas through iPhone or company’s website and then work on their story board online to give more detailed ideas as to how it will work.

Kanchoo: This tool has been especially designed for news related iPhone app development. It allows the content providers to create native applications. all you need to do it provide the makes with the idea of the app, its description that goes on the iTunes, a Splash screen and application icon. Then using their online tool you can insert the content, images or text, and create an app of your choice.

AppBreeder: This one similar to that of Sweb Apps where it gives an App Kit which gives you options to choose from various categories of industries from real estate to bands and restaurants, you can add and remove buttons and functions depending on your need. Then you can upload it online and put it on the iTunes.

MyAppBuilder: This iPhone application development is helpful to those who want to sell their content online. It converts your content into related apps like your Twitter page and display content like photos, videos, music etc. you have to log in and submit all the information on the basis of which the company builds the app and then you can upload it on the iTunes.

So it doesn’t matter if you don’t know any thing about coding or Apple technologies, if you have a good idea then you can develop an app of your own through these tools that are apt for any kind of iPhone application development.