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credit card that gives us the balance available
Mar 22nd
The latest invention in the world of finance is a credit card that gives us the balance available in the plastic itself. We also can show the amount spent or the credit limit that remains on the card. This type of card is based on the real and immediate acquisition of the financial position of the account you have linked to the card.
A priori, it might seem a good invention, but I think in this case, we are falling into an economic problem that transcends beyond what is reasonable and psychologically, I mean the savings compulsive psychosis, dosgrandes Let the negative aspects.
The first, the novelty of running a card like this, we can therefore always a non-scheduled use for monitoring of different parameters or financial control issues bordering on manic-obsessive. Such actions occur in more or less falls into our hands when something new we do not know very well how it works or we have a great curiosity to check all functions.
The second, free credit report. Be aware of our expenses and revenues develop our budgets and see that we do not spend more than they should. From there to have a card that tells you every time you open your wallet you’ve spent a lot or little to illuminate the edges are announcing that in the red is an abyss and me particularly, I’d be sick.
In short, to save you have to be psyched for it and manage our finances, but with restraint and without fanfare. A financial obsession can get many cost savings and probably some kind of more serious illness. Another day I will tell you about a real case.
Apple could drop iPhone prices
Mar 1st
Just after launch in late March iPad, the electronics maker cut prices to sell the new iPhone family to be more competitive against other manufacturers. Apple could be driving a price reduction for its next generation Smartphone iPhone, with the clear objective to better compete with the growing threat of Google Android, BlackBerry, Microsoft, etc… So it has secured a Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Hubert, stating in a report that Apple will launch its next generation of smart phones in June: “This offer will provide customers a lower cost of ownership and greater functionality, such as gesticulate new technology. Apple continues to maintain hegemony in important areas such as shops and music applications, but it faces a very competitive environment with the new batch of devices. The secret of success of the company of the apple lies especially in the consumer segment. He recently celebrated the from iTunes, while some sources say that the App Store could overcome the barrier of the 300,000 applications in 2011.
iPhone OS soon on Apple TV and MacBook computers
Feb 28th
Apple has released a job that is searched in an “Engineering Manager (Platform Bring-Up)” for the headquarters in Cupertino. This executive will lead the Core Platform team and the team with the iPhone operating system OS to port to additional platforms.
Exactly what the company intends, assumes the job of course, not apparent, but the detailed description text to the requirements of the job contains enough information to provide food for speculation. Applicants must bring experience with ARM-based chips. Such chips are used in many mobile devices such as the use, including the one presented in last month iPad.
Maybe Apple wants to use the operating system on Apple TV in the future; a new version of Apple TV has been around for a while, rumours. Perhaps, but Apple is also planning a mini-version of the MacBook Air with iPhone OS. That is not so far-fetched, Google’s mobile operating system Android is now so well on net books use. Why Apple should be limited iPad for devices of this size on the keyless? Whether on-board computer for vehicles, radio alarm or home automation, the technology blog is no conceivable purpose of use omitted for the iPhone OS just somehow inappropriate.
On the other hand, it is unlikely that Apple is even before the sales launch of the new Apple iPad decisions on devices with iPhone OS. How successful is the iPad, will largely determine whether venturing Apple with its iPhone OS into new areas. Basically, it gives meaning, however, the iPhone OS to bring on more platforms. The large number of apps and the large number of app developers offer the company from Cupertino good starting position.
Kindle allows loading and sell books in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
Feb 22nd
The electronic reader Amazon.com, Kindle Digital Platform (DTP) enables today to upload content and editorial writers in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, as the company announced.
So far, this specific tool to upload and sell books through this device was limited to content that were in English, French and German.
The DTP is a service that was launched a month ago to all users through which seeks to promote writers and publishers upload their own content themselves to sell.
In the future, the company’s Internet sales to expand this tool more language options, sources with the U.S. company.
The electronic reader Amazon.com is a device to wirelessly download digital versions of books, magazines, newspapers and personal documents, and has a special screen easier to read.
Acer P300 and P400 NeoTouch pose for us – MWC 2010
Feb 21st
Although almost all eyes would fall on the LiquidE, exhibitors from Acer in the Mobile World Congress has been very busy. Today we show you NeoTouch series, consisting of P300 and P400 terminals, both based on Windows Mobile 6.5.3. These two entries of Taiwanese are trying to combine work and pleasure in one device; paths enjoy 3.2-inch screens, a mini jack for your headphones and WiFi and 3G +.
The main difference lies in the physical QWERTY keyboard P300. This model also incorporates a Qualcomm processor 7225 to 528 MHz, Bluetooth 2.0 connection and a battery with power for 4 hours talk time and 400 in standby mode. In the case of P400, we have to talk Qualcomm 7227 processor running at 600 MHz, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and up to 5 hours of talk time.
Since we had before those responsible for Acer, take this opportunity to ask about their other major releases this year (the anticipated Tablet, the eReader or the arrival of the netbook with Chrome). Our partner changed several times in response, then conclude by saying (while laughing): “no comments”.