Gadgets & Technology

Apple iPhone 3Gs

Boy these are both great phones, and this is the new technology here in the present period, both game changers in the smart phone space – no doubt about that. But which is better, or is it more of just a taste of preference?

Well, on first glance you will note that the Google Nexus One offers a larger screen (3.7 inches), whereas the Apple has a 3.5 inch, so not too much difference there, but it is noticeable. And the Motorola Droid also has a 3.7 inch screen and it is very crisp. I’d say Apple 3Gs falls in that regard, but of course, that’s only one aspect, let’s discuss the rest shall we?

The resolution of the screen is the big key, that’s what makes the Google Nexus One my favorite, it’s far superior to the Apple 3GS, no comparison, hands down, beats it in that regard. Of course, Motorola’s Droid falls in between the these two on resolution and crisp’ness. And the NexusOne is much faster on the surfing speed, impressively faster actually. And when using the mapping software portion, well, the NexusOne rocks.

The One Gigahertz processor of the Google Nexus is a substantial difference to me, and it shows during navigation, and it allows the Nexus One to maintain the speed along with the resolution. The battery life and talk time of Google’s Nexus One is cool some 7-hours, I am told, although I have not tried it, a gal I met with an iPhone tells me she gets 4 and a half to five hours of talk time on her iPhone.

If I had to choose, I’d go with the Google Nexus one, especially as the 4G wireless becomes more available, because WOW, then it would be super awesome. In the meantime, I wonder how long it will be until Apple responds, and betters Google’s best? Let’s face it, this war for the best smart phone continues.

Now you have to ask yourself if you are loyal to Apple, as in treat it like a religion, or if you are loyal to the best technology and wish to reward the company that provides it regardless of brand – because in the end that is truly the deciding factor. Apple makes a great iPhone, and Google has bettered their efforts with the Nexus One, and the rest is for you to decide, not I.

May your choice reflect your inner voice, and may your calling plan match your pocket book. Until next time, thanks for listening.

Yuri's Revenge

Yuri’s Revenge is one of my favorite games before, I just wanted to share some of my strategies in this game. I hope you will like it.Setting: Three on three in Tour of Egypt.

Playing as Yuri

Early games
Do this as fast as you can and use your first four vehicles to find boxes while doing this. Remember that speed is the key to win.

* Deploy the Yuri’s construction yard.
* Build bio reactor and feed the infantry unit.
* Build a two mining vehicles.
* Build the barracks then build cannons.
* Build the war factory built 5 more mining vehicles to maintain financial stability.
* Build the psychic radar.
* After building the miners build 10 or more gatling tanks.
* Build 2 psychic tower in front of the base to protect any early attacks.
* Build more bio reactor.
* Build battle lab and build the genetic mutator.
* Build more mining vehicles. This is important in the middle game.

Middle games
Preparing for battle. In this part you need to know the kind of defense of your enemy as well as the target for you to prepare the defense.

* Build five or more master minds.
* Build the psychic dominator.
* Activate the genetic mutator in you own miners. Feed some of your brute into bio reactor. Always do this every time the genetic mutator is ready. Brutes can also help in your attacks or in destroying the miner vehicles of your enemy.
* This time you can now attack your enemy by using some of your master mind and gatling tanks, and your first four tanks. Remember that the best time to attack the enemy is when they are not yet building a strong defense and whoever attacks first usually wins.
* Destroy the defense of the enemy and control their tanks trough the master mind. Remember to always retreat your master mind when controlling units. Controlling more units can destroy the master mind.

Later games
Later in the game when the ore gets scarce every unit counts. When the ore runs out and it takes longer and longer to build more units, this is the time of the best strategy to win.

* Built more master minds and deploy it as a defense for your teammates, sometimes Yuri is more effective as defense in later games.
* Activate your psychic dominator in mining factory of the enemy this is to have an advantage in money.
* Create a Yuri Prime and Let your allied ally to build 1 more barracks then control it.
* Then create a Yuri Cloning Vats and create many rocketeers.
* Maintain the strategy. Focus in generating more golds as you continually create more master mind and roketeers then attack in perfect time.

Well, that is the strategy. I guess that the best strategy is gained from experience. It is depending on whom you are playing with.

Cockpit Simulator

In an airplane, the cockpit is where the pilot sits to operate the plane with its controls and instrument panel. In flight sim, the cockpit simulator is basically the same thing. Of course, there are some differences in each “simpit”, depending on the type of aircraft you choose to fly.

For example, if you choose to try out the Wright Flyer, the cockpit has no instruments, seats or even a cockpit. When it was first flown in 1903, the pilot had to lie on his stomach and steer by moving a cradle attached to his hips. Can you imagine what the Wright Brothers must have felt when they first tried their biplane glider, looking out over the bottom wing, where they lay on their stomach attempting to control the aircraft?

On the other hand, you could experience the cockpit simulator of the F-18 Hornet which is a supersonic fighter jet that is loaded with advanced instrumentation. These military planes have special cockpit lighting for night vision and digital colored moving map. The F-18 can be flown on secret missions to destinations all over the world. They are used for aerial demonstration by the Blue Angels, so you could show off with some tricks or even try landing on an aircraft carrier.

Aircraft and their components are very expensive; therefore, the controls and functions in the simpits don’t actually work. They are there to give it a real feel and look, especially if the cockpit is made of glass.

What you use to control the planes are accessories like a joystick or rudder pedals that allow a pretty accurate simulation. With most flight simulation software, you can just use your computer keyboard to run the controls, too.

Most cockpit simulator games are viewed in 2D, but there are some that have 3D capabilities for an even more authentic view. Some programs even let the high tech user to network multiple instances of the program together to layout numerous views of the simulation. By doing this, the aircraft enthusiast can see the pilot’s viewpoint on a panel displayed on a screen right in front of him and see the view from outside of the plane, presented on a separate screen.

If you had enough hardware and techno background, it is possible with some cockpit simulator programs to create sophisticated simulation environment with multiple views and even have a separate control station allowing an instructor to pass/fail instruments. This can be great training for a future pilot, without having to spend the money on lessons. Of course, lessons would be necessary to fly a real aircraft, but flight simulation can be used to help determine if it is something you truly want to do.

When you choose to fly at night, the cockpit simulator lights glow so you can see your instrument panel. So, as you can see, there are many exciting options to experience with flight simulation. The scenery and graphics are amazing and so realistic. You might just have trouble deciding if it is real or simulated!

PlayStation 3

Why go wireless? The obvious reason would be convenience. This is the reason why mobile phones become popular. Mobile phones connect us to the rest of the world everywhere we go. Wireless technology has given us mobility. Before the mobile phone was invented, wireless technology was already being used in radio phones. Though the coverage may be limited it is still more convenient than to look for a payphone just to communicate.

We also benefited from the early wireless technology in our homes. Back then, wireless landline freed us from cords. The technology enabled us to roam around our homes while using the telephone for as long as we are within the range of the base unit.

Wireless technology though is not limited to voice communication. Gone are the days of being limited by our desktops in our homes or offices just to access the internet. With laptops, we can access the internet anywhere there is a wireless network. 3G/HSPA modems are also available to connect wirelessly. This service is usually being offered by mobile phone companies.

Our homes too can become a wireless hotspots. There are lot of wireless routers available in the market today. Depending on the size of area you want covered by the wireless network, you can choose between G and N wireless router. N wireless router gives an extended coverage and is ideal for larger homes. If you prefer N wireless router, it is very important to check whether the wireless cards of your device is compatible with this wireless protocol. Though these protocols are backwards compatible, it may not give you the coverage you desire if your wireless card is not of the same protocol. Among the popular choices for wireless router are Belkin, D-Link, Linksys, and Netgear.

Home entertainment has also benefited from wireless technology. Movies can be streamed from the internet to your television via wireless media server. In order for this to work, you need wireless network set up in your homes. Popular choices for media server are Acer, Iomega, Linksys, and Western Digital. Movies stored on laptops can also be streamed to PlayStation 3 via PS3 media server or TVersity applications.

Wireless technology can also be used in the speaker set-up of our home entertainment systems. Samsung offers wireless interface for the surround speakers as an option to their home entertainment package. If you don’t want speaker cable clutter, then this option is for you.

But wait, there’s more! Wireless technology is also found in home security. Wireless sensors, being monitored by a central unit, are attached to check unauthorized door and window opening, detects glass breakage and presence of flood and smoke. Aside from alarm systems, wireless cameras are also available to monitor the perimeters of our homes.

So, why go wireless? Freed from wires, this technology still allowed us to be always connected. Now, that is convenient!

Laptops

Many households nowadays have either PCs or laptops, used for work, recreation or both. If you are thinking of getting either one for your own use, there are several things that you should take into consideration before you make your decision. These include the price, peripherals and accessories, upgrades and repairs and your lifestyle.

Price. Cost is always a major consideration in any purchase. Typically, you would want as many performance features as possible at a reasonable price. In this area, a desktop is the better choice.

Peripherals and accessories. Both options come out roughly the same, meaning you would probably spend the same amount for peripherals and accessories. However, in terms of space, desktops take up a lot of it, while the laptop is basically a self-contained unit with less wires and other hardware to deal with. The latter is a good choice if you live in a small space that cannot house you and a desktop at the same time.

Upgrades and repairs. Generally, laptops are more difficult and expensive to upgrade and repair than PCs. In some cases, you need to replace your unit because an upgrade is impossible. With a desktop, you have more latitude; so that you can add additional RAM, a better video card, replace the processor and many more.

Your lifestyle. How you intend to use your computer is another major factor. Will be using it for work or recreation, like surfing the Internet, playing games, watching videos, listening to music? If you will be using it for work, you may want bigger storage for files and applications, or a unit that you can use both at home and in the office, or anywhere, for that matter. If you will be using it for gaming, you will want a good, above average video card.

Sometimes, the choice between laptops and powerful PCs is difficult since both have their own pros and cons. Some people who can afford it buy both-a moderately priced laptop for anywhere and anytime use that they synchronize with a relatively inexpensive desktop that also serves as a print and file server. But if you are constrained by your finances or lifestyle to just one of the two, the considerations enumerated above should help you come to a decision faster.