Archive for February, 2011
Tips to cut down your GPRS mobile phone
Finding a person who does not own a phone is rare to find in the present competitive era. It has become a necessity and a very useful tool. The advanced phones have features like the GPRS which enables you to browse the internet on the move. But the billing amount for the use of GPRS service can pinch your pocket.
There are some simple ways on how you can cut down on your GPRS phone bills. Choosing the right pack can save you money. If you just use it for browsing and to check your mails, go for the limited plans, else the flat rates are there for those who download lot of videos, songs, etc. Avoid the social networking sites as they are weighty for the GPRS phones and cause the billing amount to rise high. Be a responsible user by using GPRS only when you do not have access to broadband or other internet connectivity.
How to GPS tracking device
GPS refers to the “Global Positioning System” which is both owned and controlled by the American government. The system helps to track down the accurate time and location through the satellites and hence it is installed in many devices today. This article discusses about the various uses of GPS tracking devices.
Firstly, a GPS tracking device helps a lot to track the activities of dangerous criminals when they are out on a parole. The moment he gets to a restricted region, immediately an alert is sent to the police. Then these devices are also used for the protection of infants, aged person (especially if he has Alzheimer) and also your pets. The GPS tracking devices are very small and easily concealable so you can keep it in the pockets or install it simply in your dog’s collar.
In this way, a GPS identifying instrument also helps to locate your stolen car or lost packages. The most famous anti car theft GPS device is called “LoJack”.
Which is a better pick: a SLR or a digi cam?
Not many people know much about a SLR camera. It used to be just a lens and mirror technology with the mirror placed behind the lens. But now it consists of large range of lenses, sensors, etc. to provide quality picture. On the other hand the use of digi-cams is very common. One can store videos and pictures in the digital format in it.
Now the question arises whether a SLR is a better pick or a digi cam. If you are a serious photographer and want to click high quality pictures then you should go for a SLR which has large image sensors and wide range of lenses to give you fantastic clicks. It is better than a digi-cam when it comes to capturing images in dim light or shooting a moving object. It is even superior when capturing images and videos in dusty or sandy areas. The only disadvantage being it’s not as portable as a digi-cam. But overall, the SLR scores over the digi cam.
Solar charger for your cell phone: a green pick
With growing awareness about the environment, everyone is putting their best foot forward to do something for Mother Earth. And if you want to contribute your bit towards the cause, use solar chargers for your mobile phone. Solar battery chargers will offer you a great deal of flexibility and has several other benefits.
To charge your mobile phone with a solar charger you will have to take out the battery of your phone and read the power rating of the battery. Your solar charger should have an appropriate connector to your phone. However most of the solar chargers have adapters that fit all the brands.
To calculate how long you need to charge the battery of your phone, divide the watt rating of your charger by the voltage. A battery of 1500 MAH means 1.5 amperes is stored. This means that if you want full charge, you will need to charge your mobile phone for about 9 hours.