Citycell’s high-speed wireless internet service ‘ZOOM’

Top corporate executives of the country recently joined the Citycell Corporate Night at Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre in the city. Approximately 700 top corporate executives from different reputed organizations gathered to enjoy this event.

The program was commenced by Michael Seymour, Citycell Chief Executive Officer.

This event provided the audience an opportunity to experience Citycell’s high-speed wireless internet service ‘ZOOM’. Citycell officially launched this service in July, this year. This CDMA2000 1X technology-based service offers faster data speed than any other nationwide mobile internet service provider, and also the convenience of security, mobility and uninterrupted service and connectivity all over Bangladesh. Many top Bangladeshi corporate houses and NGO’s have already found ZOOM to be the best product in the market.

Mr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui, Deputy General Manager, Product and Business Development of Citycell presented the more advanced technogy based ZOOM Evolution Prototype through a demo to the audience. He also demonstrated ZOOM devices, modem enabled CDMA handsets and various user related information in his presentation.

Customers can avail ZOOM service through PCMCIA Data Card or USB Data Modem and also through various handsets. The PCMCIA Card device is used for laptop computers, and the USB Data Modem can be used both with laptops and desktop computers. Handsets provide the greatest versatility as they can be used as a phone as well as a data modem.

An innovative auction was conducted to raise funds for the victims of the recent devastating cyclone SIDR. This activity drew much enthusiasm and participation from the guests.

At the end of the program, the audience enjoyed a cultural performance by eminent artists Hyder Hossain, Sonia and LRB.

HTC mobile handsets in BangladeshFebruary 29th, 2008

HTC, a handset maker, has introduced six PDA mobile phones in Bangladesh.

The mobile phones, mainly meant for corporate users, will be available in local market by mid next month, Kevin Hou, South East Asian managing director of HTC (High Tech Computer Corporation), told a launching ceremony in Dhaka yesterday.

“The growing corporate sector people in Bangladesh need this type of phone,” said Hou.

Melvin Chua, product marketing manager of HTC, said the company will set up a services centre in Bangladesh in association with its local partner Global Cellular.

The models of the new phones are HTC Touch, Touch Dual, Touch Cruise, HTC S730, SHIFT and TYTN 2.

Hou said the prices of the phones will range between Tk 35,000 and Tk 1.05 lakh each.

Tariqul Islam, chief operating officer of Global Cellular, was also present at the function.

Technology & Electronics Market in China

The technology markets and computer markets seem to be located by geographical location in a given town or city. Every major city seems to have their own little areas that are clustered together.
Here is another shot of a store front. These markets are stocked full of just about any electronic component, device or piece of test equipment imaginable.


The question that you may be asking yourself is “can I get really good deals” at these markets?
The answer is the same as with any bargain hunting. You will have to look and price carefully. Not everything is a steal in China, or for that matter anywhere else.


For example: I looked at Sony PSP players in several Chinese markets. Most of the vendors were selling these at a higher price that I could buy them at home. China has to pay import tax from Japan just like anywhere else.

Any major named brand item like HP, Sony, Fluke, Tektronix’s, expect to pay what you pay back home where you live, or close to it.

But that said, There are deals to be had if you look carefully. Also you have to factor in that in China there is no sales tax, VAT tax, etc on purchases.

For example her is a shot of a vendor who sells meters, power supplies and test equipment.
I purchased the shown EOne portable 25 Mhz Scope Multimeter for under $100.00 USD.

I also saw dual 0 - 30 Volt, 10 amp power supplies for around $100.00 USD as well.

Deals are to be had, you just have to look for them.


There were rows and rows of vendors selling all kinds of treasures. I could have spent hours treasure hunting in these shops. The wife got very impatient with me and later, paybacks were in order when she went to the fabric shops, but that is another story.

I do have to mention that it helps if you can speak Chinese or bring someone along who can. This way you can bargain on the prices. If you do not speak Chinese, the vendors just show you a calculator with the price on it. My Chinese is below average and that is why I had to bring the wife along.

Did you say you wanted surface mounted chips? Here are reels and reels of them.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Next time I go to the markets I will be prepared with a more complete list of things I need.

Dual Vertical 19″ LCD Monitors by NLS

Computer- worms here is your dual 19-inch LCD in a vertical format called RFT-2L19 by Neuro Logic Systems. This world’s first dual inch flat panel accommodates itself into 2U of rackspace in a RETMA rack or transport case and when you pull them to use, both the LCD’s unwraps in a vertical set-up that reduces space compared to conventional side-by-side divisions.

This latest design also offers comfortable viewing angle to the users and reduces time span to handle two monitors consecutively. Originally, RFT-2L19 was especially designed for the U.S. Navy, Military to fly UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and for aircrafts, ships and vehicles.

RFT-2L19’s key features:

? 2U High and 24 inches deep
? 2 19-inch wide-viewing flat panel LCDs
? Sealed backlit full-travel keyboard
? 1.5 inch trackball and 3 mouse buttons
? 2 gas struts for ultimate LCD support when open
? Sun-compatible USB keyboard option
? LCD power-up when raised
? Lock-down mechanism for LCD when not is use
? Smart-Rail System & Cable Mgt
? PFC power supply, NEMA sealed front 2mm protective glass for LCD
? 15-pin VGA & DVI connections
? 2-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
? Fits 22″ to 36″ rack depths via adjustable mounting brackets
? 28 and 48-volt DC and 400Hz power supply options
? 1280 x 1024 max resolution
? 250cd/m? brightness
? 700:1 contrast
? Extended Warranties options

Samsung's Sens G25 notebook with seven USB 2.0 ports.

Another entrant in Samsung Electronic’s famly, Desknote Sens G25 notebook. This latest model measures 19 inches and comes in a glossy black color to tout its 320GB SATA hard drive and seven USB 2.0 ports.


Its display offers contrast ratio of 1,000 to 1 and a brightness level of 300cd/m2 especially for your eyes to feel relaxed and also offers a regular desktop PC keyboard-like whopping numeric keyboard.


The device will hit Korean shelves sometimes later this month for $1,090 approximately

Pink ChicPetite by Xtreme Notebooks

Well geeks, here is your new pink notebook computer, ChicPetite by Xtreme Notebooks. It appears that it will attract girls more but its features might arrest boys too, and if you’re a pink-hugger its time to add one more gadget in pink.

This bright notebook features 12.1-inch screen, weighs 4.2 pounds and is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7600 (depending upon the configuration) and incorporates an Express Card reader, built-in 4-in-1 Flash Memory reader, WiFi, up to 2GB of RAM, up to 160GB hard drive and 802.11 b/g wireless.

The standard price is $1,349 (around £700), but you have to shell bit more for other powerful configurations.

Via: Uberreview

Toshiba recalls another 10,000 Sony laptop batteries

Sony’s laptop batteries are again becoming a problem. Last year, Toshiba recalled 830,000 notebook batteries and now, they have made a recall for another 10,000 Sony laptop batteries. Three of the machines were reported to go up in smoke between September 2006 and June 2007. No injuries have been reported, but the recall has once again raised the concerns with the Sony notebook batteries.

The new recall caters to two models, the Satellite A100/A105 and the Tecra A7. The details of the part numbers and instructions for the battery exchange have been put up on the Toshiba web site.

Sony in problem:

Last year, nearly 10 million Sony manufactured hazardous batteries were recalled and that reportedly cost Sony approximately $418 million. The new recall by Toshiba is small but the situation might get worse. Moreover, customers will think ten times before opting for a laptop integrating Sony manufactured battery. It’s the high time Sony should come out with a solution to the burning problem.

Via: Yahoo

Fujitsu LifeBook N6460...fully loaded!

Another notebook that amalgamates desktop like power in it and touts aloud of its power to convert your notebook into an inflexible Media Center PC is Fujitsu’s new LifeBook N6460 .

The notebook comes powered with Genuine Windows Vista and features Intel Core 2 Duo Processor united with high-speed ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 graphics that delivers superior level of performance to gamers and technology cravers and comes packed with high contrast 17-inch Color-Enhanced Crystal View display, video optimization circuitry and built-in stereo
sound system with subwoofer.


More features of the LifeBook N6460 include:

* 2 GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM memory
* 1 GB Intel Turbo Memory
* Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer
* Fingerprint Sensor
* Remote Control
* Built-in WLAN 11AGN
* 1000/100/10 Mbps (GigaBit) LAN
* 56Kbps modem
* PCMIA Card Slot
* 5x USB 2.0 ports
* Mini D-SUB 15-pin VGA-out
* S-Video Out
* HDMI-Video Out
* IEEE 1394
* SD/MS/MS PRO memory card slot
* Lithium ion 3200 mAh battery


The laptop is available in 2 configurations in US stores with main difference of 200 GB (4200 rpm, SATA) hard drive (200 GB x 1) and 400 GB (4200 rpm, SATA) hard drive (200 GB x 2) and to get it you have to shell out $1,799 and $2,599, respectively.

Via: Pclaunches

Joybook R56 notebook by BenQ

BenQ has just expanded its family by dropping the new Joybook R56, but how much juice this cool Joybook encompass in it, let’s check it out.


This 15.4 inch laptop features WXGA widescreen display with an eight-millisecond response time, HDMI output, NVIDIA’s GeForce 8400M G. In addition, the JoybookR56 runs on Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor with 512MB to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, up to 160GB of SATA hard drive space, an optional dual-layer DVD writer, six-cell Li-ion battery, 802.11a/g/n, built-in stereo speakers/subwoofer with noise and echo cancellation software and a slide of ports that comprises FireFire, Ethernet, VGA, audio in / out, eSATA, ExpressCard, and four USB 2.0 connectors.


Price and availability is not yet leaked.

BenQ’s featherweight Joybook Lite U101 is Atom powered

BenQ has been off the hook for a while now, but they have finally collected themselves well in time for the CES, entering the laptop fray with their latest Joybook Lite U101. Weighing at about 1 kg, the U101 is aimed as a second notebook for the vivid user. It packs a 10.1” 16:9 WSVGA LED backlit screen supporting 1024 x 600 resolutions.

This not so big notebook is powered by a 1.6GHz Atom processor for higher energy efficiency and extended battery life which is made possible with SSD-driven, three-cell battery. Joybook Lite U101 is expected to be made available by the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2009, with either Linux® or Windows® OS, 1.3MP webcam, WiFi and optional 3.75G HSUPA and Bluetooth.

Wholesale EDGE Modems Make Mobile Laptop Connections Painless

Are you a road warrior that still needs to send out and receive emails and have access to the internet? Are you tired of wasting your money for data download fees on wireless internet plans that are a hassle to connect and don’t always work?

One solution to your problems may be a wholesale 3G or EDGE Modem, the latest in internet connection technology in the wholesale market.

Any business person that’s spent a lot of time on the road will tell you that trying to keep their laptop connected to the internet has never been an easy endeavor. The plans are expensive and dial up and broadband connections are never capable of giving you universal coverage.

On the release of smart phones, like the 2G iPhone, the Blackberry and the HTC Mogul, saw ingenious businesspeople use the data allotments set aside for their mobile phones to hook their notebooks to the internet. They do this by ‘tethering’ their phones to their computers.

This isn’t an ideal solution for three reasons:

You’re required to buy expensive hardware in the first place
For arrangements where you get a free (or cheaper phone) you’re locked into a potentially expensive roaming contract.
It means you need two phones as one is dedicated to running the laptop’s internet connection.
Wholesale electronic manufacturers have noticed the move towards tethering and have started making EDGE and 3G modems, which use GSM SIM cards as the driver.

These new types of wholesale modems take the idea of tethering to the next level for the following reasons:

You’re not wasting money on extra features: The problem with buying a phone that will just be used to tether to a laptop or notebook is that it’s probably going to be a smart phone. It will probably likely to be a lot more expensive than other phones and have a whole lot of features including a camera, the ability to store and play MP4 and MP3 files. Among other things.

While this is fantastic for anybody looking for phone it just adds up to wasted money for people using it as a modem. That is where wholesale EDGE modems really shine. Wholesale 3G and EDGE modems are a fifth of the price of smart phones (at the very least) and just do one thing… get you connected to the internet
They’re easy to connect: hooking up a dial-up and broadband connection isn’t exactly the easiest process the notebook and tethering your phone isn’t a walk in the park either. Setting up wholesale EDGE modems is just a plug in and play operation.

Good coverage: Anywhere you can get a cell phone signal you can get internet connection. This means that in places like Europe and countries like Japan, New Zealand and the more populated areas of the US have almost unbroken internet access.

You can use more than one phone company:. Any international businessperson will tell you that there’s nothing worse than trying to keep a connection to the internet going when you’re dealing with one provider in different parts of the world. With wholesale EDGE modems changing which provider you use is as easy as putting a different GSM SIM card into the phone.

If you’re tired of paying through the nose for an internet connection that’s hard to set up and isn’t exactly the shining beacon of reliability and you don’t want to offload megabucks on a smart phone then you owe it to yourself to check out the possibilities wholesale EDGE modems offer you.

iPhone GPRS-EDGE Modem

I know, lots of iPhone's news came out. Today I wont write about this repetitive news (New iPhone firmware, new PWNG tool, new cracked applications and so forth...) I wanna point out a very interesting work called iPhoneModem. During these days, some people mailed me asking why iPhone cannot be use as a modem. I dunno. I've never tried to use the iPhone as a modem, fortunately I got wifi access in my office and in my home, so I don't need GPRS/Edge connection during the way from home to office and vice versa.

Anyway, I've looked around and the only stuff I founded was "iPhone Tethering Kit" which is a good framework but it takes too much time to be operative. So after some other google research I've founded iPhone Modem that, it's not new works great. AppStore doesn't want it. Again, I dunno why, but this project is still alive and works fine.

So, moral of the story: Do you need an iPhone Modem ? Try iPhoneModem application I 'm sure you'll be happy.

Intel shows smallest PC motherboard at IDF

Intel showed what it considers the smallest PC motherboard in the world at the Intel Developers Forum (IDF) in Shanghai. The motherboard, or main PC circuit board, will go into the company's next-generation "Moorestown" mobile Internet device (MID) platform due in the 2009-2010 time frame.

"Our engineers have been very hard at work on Moorestown," Anand Chandrasekher, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Ultra Mobility Group, said during an IDF keynote speech Wednesday. "The platform design teams have been hard at work in figuring out what is the smallest form factor that they can actually fit a complete PC motherboard into so they can deliver a great mobile Internet experience."

"What I'm holding in my hand is what is possibly the world's smallest PC motherboard," Chandrasekher said. The Moorestown motherboard houses the processor, chipset (including graphics), and memory, along with silicon for 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, he said. "This is the heart of the new machine."

Moorestown will be Intel's showcase system-on-a-chip, combining the CPU, graphics, and memory controller (and other silicon mentioned above) on a single die. It will likely be the main launching pad for Intel into the mobile phone market--what the chipmaker calls "MID phones." Moorestown may also be a major market for Intel's upcoming solid-state drives.

Upgrade to the Fastest on the Planet with Intel’s New Processor: Core i7

The Intel Core i7 is a new series of processors, made up of three high performance quad core processors, all of different abilities, but still pretty much the same. The processors, which GHz range from 2.6 to 3.2, are full of high tech breakthroughs which will excite any computer fan, whether you’re a gamer or just someone who wants a speedy computer, you’ll be sure to love this processor.

The Core i7 range, which is noted by Intel as the best set of desktop processors on the planet, boasts eight processing threads, three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory and eight megabytes of Intel’s own Smart Cache technology. Because of this, the Core i7 range is perfect for high performance games, or other demanding activities such as video or photo editing and music players, so you can listen to your tunes while you edit those photos you took on holiday: nothing is too much to ask for these processors, as the high performance just takes it within it’s stride and keeps your computer running smoothly.

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition: The Worlds Fastest Processor

The ‘extreme’ edition of the Intel Core i7 is perfect for gaming or other demanding tasks, boasting 3.2 GHz of core speed as well as three channels of DDR3 1066 MHz memory. This incredible processor is not only incredible for high speed, high quality gaming, but, due to the components of the processor, it is also incredible for other tasks which are strenuous on your computer, such as video and photo editing: the Core i7 Extreme handles any task you may throw at it, and you’ll never be disappointed with the performance of your processor again.

This quad core processor also includes eight processing threads with Intel’s incredible HT technology and eight megabytes of Intel Smart Cache, and, should you combine the processor with the Turbo Boost technology, you’ll experience the same speed on big and demanding applications like video editing software as you would with smaller applications such as word processors and other similar programs.

Nokia N97 - The Ultimate NSeries Smart Phone

The spec list on the N97 reads like a techno-geeks dream. Inside the sleekly designed handset is an internal memory capacity of 32GB, which is a huge amount of memory for a mobile phone. Not withstanding, the memory can be increased further with the addition of Micro SD memory cards, currently available up to 16GB in size. The Nokia N97 is a quad band GSM handset and also offers tri band HSDPA, alongside GPRS, EDGE and HSCSD, maximising the data connection possibilities. The list is completed with support for WiFi 802.11b/g, supporting UPnP. With Universal Plug n Play, the N97 is designed to fit comfortably into your home network, connecting with other devices on your WLAN.

The N97 sports a huge 3.5 inch screen, supporting up to 16 million colours, 360 x 640 pixels. Nokia regularly produce phones with top quality screens and the N97 doesn’t disappoint. The handset has a proximity sensor, which offers turn to silent and snooze options, along with an accelerometer for auto screen rotation. The turn to silent option simply offers you the possibility of turning an incoming call to silent by turning the phone over. Similarly the phone can be put into snooze mode when the alarm goes off in the morning just by flipping the phone onto its front. No more fumbling for the snooze button with half-open sleep filled eyes!

And there’s more. The N97 has a 5.0 megapixel camera, complete with Carl Zeiss lens, auto focus and flash. The flash on the handset is the same as that found on the N96, namely a dual LED flash. Whilst picture purists may lament the omission of a Xenon flash, the big advantage of the dual LED light is the option to also use this when recording video, something a Xenon flash cannot offer. The video recording facility on the N97 records at an impressive 30 fps, and videos can be played back on the handset, or on a TV with the TV OUT option.

The media player on the handset will support WMA, MP3, AAC and eAAC+ music files, and MPEG and WMV video files. The handset has a 3.5mm audio output jack, so you can listen to your music with any standard headphones. The phone also supports Bluetooth 2.1 so you can listen in stereo with a compatible Bluetooth wireless headset. The built in web browser continues to set the standard for native phone browsers, rendering web pages with ease, and with support for Flash Lite 3 you can access the full YouTube service straight from the handset.

As has become standard with most recent Nokia Nseries phones, the N97 comes equipped with a built in GPS chip and support for a-GPS. The GPS chip will connect and maintain a connection with the GPS satellites, for use with the Nokia maps SatNav software. A-GPS assists the connection by utilising the mobile network, which allows for a quicker fix time. It is almost certain that the inclusion of GPS support means the N97 will also support geotagging.

It would be a logical assumption that with so much technology packed into one device that something has to give size wise. However, despite packing in every phone feature currently available, the N97 weighs in at a more than acceptable 150g and measures in at a very acceptable 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9-18.3 mm.

The Nokia N97 is a device that crosses all boundaries. The appeal is wide across a range of different users, from business types to early adopters. Truly it is clear to see that the Nseries continues to set the bar by which other phones are judged by, and maybe Nokia have a device on their hands that is truly a multimedia computer.

To call the N97 a ‘mobile phone’ truly does not do justice to what this device can do; it is a phone, but it is so much more, too. Look out for the Nokia N97 available in black and white. Nokia N97 deals and pay as you go will be available the first half of 2009 - please check back for updates on N97 pre order and a release date.

The Blackberry Curve 8900

There was a time when the Blackberry name was synonymous with business users. Email on the move, and synchronising with Outlook, editing attachments, accessing the web, it was all focussed on the professional mobile user. How things have changed. It is estimated these days that up to 50% of Blackberry users are consumers rather than business users. And it seems Blackberry have achieved this mainstream acceptance whilst staying true to their original vision of easy access to email on the move. The latest addition to the Blackberry range is the Blackberry Curve 8900. Let’s take a look and see what the handset has to offer.

True to most Blackberry handsets, the 8900 Curve comes complete with a full QWERTY keypad, ideal for composing emails, SMS or MMS. The Curve is narrower than most Blackberry handsets, measuring in at just 60mm across (compared to the Bold, which is 66mm) this places the handset at just 3mm wider than the superb Nokia E71. With these dimensions the 8900 can easily be used with one hand or two for fast typing.

The screen on the phone measures in at 2.4 inches, 480 x 360 pixels. The display offers rich colour reproduction, a seemingly common feature on the new range of Blackberry phones, especially if the Bold is anything to go by. This means the handset offers excellent quality video playback, and can support DivX and MP4 video files. The media player can also handle WAV, MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+ audio files.

To really make a mark in the consumer market, a business focussed device needs to offer a quality camera. As consumers come to expect more from their phones, a standard 2.0 megapixel camera just isn’t good enough. Here, the Curve 8900 does not disappoint, offering a more than adequate 3.2 megapixel camera, with a flash, auto focus and image stabilisation as standard. A video recording option is also available. The immediate benefit of having a handset that is built around email communication comes into its own when you have a quality camera available. Any event, be it a family celebration, a party, a music gig, a day out, and you can instantly share photos of the occasion with friends or family who cannot be with you at that time. Maybe you have family who live abroad. With the 8900 Curve it is simple and easy to keep in touch, in an instant, without the need for expensive text messages or calls.

Nokia 6260 Slide

It is common these days to find Nokia re-using old model numbers. If you’ve been a follower of the industry for a while, you will surely have picked up on these. The 6210, 6220, or 6600, just for starters. To distinguish from previous handsets, Nokia have added descriptive names to the model number, so you find handsets with the descriptive Classic, or Fold, Navigator or Slide. Straight away you know what the handset design is going to be, or what the main feature of the handset is. This time up we have for review the Nokia 6260 Slide which is set to be a big handset for Nokia in the up coming months.

The Nokia 6260 Slide is not part of the Nseries, or Eseries, yet it is packed with the latest features commonly found on such phones. So we have a 5.0 megapixel camera, with dual LED, Autofocus, and Carl Zeiss lens. It seems the 5.0 megapixel camera is fast becoming the norm on mid-range Nokia mobile phones. For a while Nokia cameras were far ahead of the competition in terms of quality, thanks to their inclusion of a quality lens, along with a good processor. It is not just megapixels that make good pictures. However it seems as if the camera functionality on Nokia phones has become a bit stale, with Carl Zeiss lens, flash and auto focus now commonplace, whilst there is no option for face detection, anti-shake, smile detection, smart contrast, video stabiliser, etc, etc. However, despite the lack of some advanced features, the 6260 Slide will still produce some rather good snaps, that can easily be loaded up to your favourite picture sharing site, or straight onto your blog, if you prefer.

CES News - Palm Unveils the Pre

At CES in Las Vegas today, Palm unveiled a sleek new smartphone, the Pre, and an exclusive partnership with Sprint to distribute it.

Palm executives say the touch-screen device and the new operating system inside of it, WebOS, break new ground in the fiercely competitive smartphone market. The phone’s selling points include an emphasis on fast Web browsing and efficient multitasking.

Jon Rubinstein, executive chairman of Palm, resisted comparisons between the Pre and the iPhone from Apple.

“Our intention was never to build an iPhone killer but to build a killer Palm product,” Mr. Rubinstein said in an interview. “The Pre allows us to get back in the game."

Ed Colligan, president and chief executive of Palm, told a press briefing at the Consumer Electronics Show that the Pre would be available in the first half of the year — “as soon as possible.” The company did not disclose its price.

Hopefully this device helps Palm turn things around. They were a market leader in the smartphone space for years but now they are fourth behind RIM (BlackBerry), Windows-Mobile phones and the iPhone, according to recent data from comScore.