Monday, January 17, 2011

HTC Mozart 7 : Is It Worth The Money?

By Mark Walters


There are a range of smartphones on offer from HTC using Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. The HTC Mozart 7 is seen as the most successful of these. We examine some of the key issues associated with the phone. Firstly, the camera. This is meant to be a big draw as it has 8 megapixels and Xenon flash, whereas the other phones have 5 megapixels and LED flash. However, the picture quality is not as good as it could be and is, as such, something of a disappointment.

In terms of apps, the HTC Mozart 7 is probably about average. Microsoft's launch partners HTC have their Hub app on there. This is interesting but limited in capabilities. There are other good offerings, though, including the basic apps such as Notes, Stocks and Converter, which all work well on the device. There is also a good Photo Enhancer for applying filters to pictures. Avoid network-specific apps though, as these are thought to have been released too early and aren't that great.

The hardware of the phone itself is one of the main points in its favor. The main qualm is that the side edges are really sharp, which is uncomfortable and distracting if you're using the phone for any length of time. Generally, though, the phone is really attractive and boasts 8GB of storage capacity. There's a shiny grill that forms the earpiece, along with an LED indicator, which are both good feature. The volume, power and camera buttons built into the casing are also good.

Another couple of little hardware issues include the positioning of the volume rocker, which isn't good for left-handed people. Also, the camera lens is prone to trapping lint. While it has been designed to sit below the rubber rim to avoid damaging the glass, this is still a problem. However, the back of the phone is attractive and stylish and the battery life of around 7 to 8 hours with heavy usage is standard for smartphones, so this works in favor of the Mozart 7.

Overall, the HTC Mozart 7 is the most stylish of the phones in its range and it boasts excellent build quality, which is excellent from the point of view of durability. Both Microsoft's operating system and HTC's apps run well on the device, which is another plus. It's also a pocket friendly phone, with a screen measuring 3.7 inches as compared to the HD7's 4.3 inches. The main issues are with the disappointing earphones and the camera that promises a lot but doesn't deliver.




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How To Choose The Best Spyware Blocker

By Steve Miller


Most virus blocking programs work by scanning and removing existing viruses in your system. This is done by checking installed software, system files and the Windows registry. As viruses became a more serious issue, companies developed a way to block incoming spyware. Hence, the search for the best Spyware blocker has begun.

A virus blocker and remover program protects your privacy by working in two different ways. Aside from performing the basic task of scanning and removing installed Spyware, a blocker and remover program prevents any attempt to install Spyware in real-time.

It works in the same manner as Anti-virus programs. Like Anti-virus programs, these scanners and blockers go through incoming files and network data. It blocks any suspicious looking files before they do more damage to your system. Most types of viruses try to intrude your system by changing your browser setting or making attempts to install start-up items. These blockers are able to notice these intruders and ban them from your system in an instant.

One of the first Anti-virus programs was called SpywareBlaster, which was released by Javacool. This program is capable of blocking this malicious virus in real-time by scanning incoming ActiveX-based files and other common viruses as well. Its only limitation is that it is not able to scan and remove existing files and data for malicious content. Todays Anti-virus programs are more complicated than this. Windows AntiSpyware, for instance, is capable of scanning and blocking the virus.

Most users prefer blocking and removing programs over basic Anti-virus programs. While most of these are effective enough in removing malicious content, some viruses still manage to get through. Some types of trojans may attempt to penetrate your system again even after they were successfully screened out.

In some cases, such programs are still able to avoid any blocker that you have installed. A few programs are built to work in pairs. When one of them gets detected and shut down, the other can still do the job. When this happens, it is best to reboot your computer in safe mode. Rebooting can make it easier for anti-spyware programs to get rid of these malicious files.

These viruses are a problem that should not be taken lightly. Identity theft is becoming more rampant today because of complex Spyware that are capable of breaking into your privacy in many ways. Advanced Spyware can be planted in your computer to monitor your online activities and gather personal data. These are used by companies to find potential customers.

Adware can be extremely annoying and can make it very challenging to get anything done. Adware usually come in the form of pop-ups or sound clips that seem to come back to life no matter how many times you try to close them. Aside from being bothersome, pop-ups can slow down your computer and add up to unnecessary downtime.

These programs are becoming more complex and difficult to manage, which is why it is important to have a decent Anti-virus program installed. It will not take much effort and time to invest in a reliable virus blocker and software. There are a lot high-quality programs out there. Just be sure to choose one that is capable of blocking and removing them.




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Writing Job Opportunities Are Available In All Size And Shapes

By Phil Guye


I'm usually curious whenever I see a web-based ad for writing job opportunities simply because, for one, I am a writer, but probably more so as there are so many different kinds of writing gigs.

When many people think of writing work opportunities, we all imagine a newspaper position, or a novelist or short story writer, however , there are lots of other forms of writing work opportunities that rarely pop into your head.

The other day I spotted an ad asking for a writer who could supply 20 articles on food and nutrition for a new website that was introducing in a couple of months. The person who had placed the advertisement wanted them all within a month and was ready to pay $1,000 to do the job.

What stunned me the most about this particular work was that it paid $500 to start, and $500 when the task was finished. All the writing job opportunities I've had compensated upon completion of the assignment.

I found one more position for a construction newsletter, which was one of the more exciting writing job opportunities I have seen mainly because it paid a yearly salary, with health insurance plus benefits, but was still regarded as a largely freelance gig.

One of the more interesting writing work opportunities I've personally been offered was to write a book on a type of cancer about which there's obviously not a great deal of literature. That was 1 of the several gigs I actually ended up turning down, simply because I have mainly been a journalism writer, and did not really know how to deal with writing an entire book.

I have come across ads in search of essay writers, poetry, and, not surprisingly, the more unscrupulous parts of adult material or college term papers. Writing job opportunities come in all forms, and it's definitely not a one- size-fits-all type of field.

I've often gravitated more toward newspaper and magazine writing because those are fields where I feel the most relaxed and know that I can do a good job. I have written a number of short stories and have attempted to write a novel, but those have typically not panned out for me the way in which other writing jobs have.

The very best advice that I can give to a particular person trying to find writing job opportunities is to look for a thing you can envision yourself actually completing with a certain degree of competence, then give it your very best shot. I can say in all seriousness that there's no worse feeling than getting yourself into a writing job in which you realize very early on that you've gotten in over your head, or really have no idea what you are doing.




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CPA Advertisers Need

By James Keyes


Cost per action (CPA) marketing is a method of affiliate marketing that will pay you for leads that are sent to a potential customer who purchases a product, provides an email address, or signs up for a membership. For example, if you are offering assistance to locate a dishwasher and you refer someone to a website that sells dishwashers, that website will pay you a certain amount for every new customer that you send to their website regardless what method you use to send them traffic including Facebook, Twitter, your custom website link or an article. Because many cell phones now have Internet access, this concept is currently expanding to include the mobile network as well. Mobile CPA is the wave of future marketing.

The only reason that Mobile CPA marketing exists is because there are so many cell phones that are connected to the Internet. Typically, the advertisers will use short messages or promotions that require that the potential customer accomplish the action that CPA advertisers need. There are numerous methods that require the potential customer to reply to the message, pass it on to other potential customers, or turn if off or on. One of the best marketing methods that are available these days is mobile CPA marketing. These days, rather than it being a luxury for a cell phone to have access to the Internet, it is a necessity. That is the reason why there are so many potential customers. All that is necessary for you to earn CPA money is to convince potential customers to do something in particular. After the potential customer has done that, the CPA marketer will collect his money. It isn't necessary for the potential customer to buy anything.

You have to understand what CPA really means to take advantage of this type of marketing. You need to understand and realize and understand that these cell phones that have access to the Internet can surf the Internet. Check their email, and chat with other people on social networks. Although most cell phones have these capabilities, not all models of cell phones have the same kind of service and connectivity.

That is what it is important that the advertising is designed to use the lower level operating cell phones. This will allow more people to see the advertisement and take action on it. To make sure that you don't lose any money in the long run, it is also important that the effectiveness of the advertisement is tracked.

It is also important that the CPA advertisement is effective. The advertisement needs to be noticed right away and needs to gain more attention over time. It is important that the potential customers participate in the advertisement as opposed to just looking at it. Don't forget that for you to be paid the potential customer has to act on it. Since cell phones display such high quality images and have high quality sounds, CPA advertisers need to always make their announcements noticeable. The CPA marketer should be innovative so that they can influence all of the senses of potential customers. But, they should also know that not all cell phones have the special service and integrated connectivity of the higher quality cell phones. This means that the advertisement that is designed to influence all of a potential customer's senses may not be as effective as an advertisement that only influences the single sense of a potential customer that are available on most models of cell phones.




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Unique Applications for the Samsung Transform

By Gareth Jale


To get the most out of the amazing Samsung Transform, many users look into downloading some cool and unique applications. Like all of the smart phones, the Transform is also able to download many applications. Here are some of the applications that you absolutely must take advantage of in order to get the most out of this phone.

A must have application for the multitasker is Advanced Task Killer. This application makes it possible for you to instantly stop running all of the background apps. In other words, any other apps that are currently running but are not being used are shut off. This frees up processor speed and phone memory. One of the advantages of the Android operating system is the fact that it can multitask, meaning that it can run more than one program at a time. Unfortunately, this can cause the Transform to become overwhelmed at times. It isn't easy to shut down all of these extra processes manually.Advanced Task Killer takes care of this process for you so that you do not have to navigate all of the menus to do so. One push of a button is all it takes.

Another helpful app to install on the phone is BatteryWatch. The battery has a fairly good lifespan, but if you aren't careful it can run out on you without warning. BatteryWatch lets you keep tabs on the status of the battery. It keeps track of several different features. The battery information is updated every five seconds. The most obvious feature that it tracks is the level of the battery. It also notifies you of whether or not it is charging, what it is plugged into, and the temperature of the battery. The battery health is one of the more useful features that it has to offer.

Launcher Pro is an upgrade for the Android operating system that makes it easier to use. It does not alter the operating system in a way that will make it seem foreign to those who understand the OS, but it will provide more functionality. One useful feature is the ability to add a total of seven home screens. The "pinch-zoom" command allows you to view all of your home screens at the same time. The dock at the bottom of the display is another major change that is extremely useful. You can place shortcuts onto this dock so that you can more easily access your favorite phone features.

Astro is a file manager system that greatly simplifies the process of saving and navigating files on your phone. You do not need a computer to do so. It enables you to delete, move, copy, and paste files. It offers to very useful features. The first is the ability to perform an operation on more than one file at once, as it can get very time consuming to do it one by one. The second is the ability to perform a search in order to find the file that you are looking for. It also provides details about apps on the phone such as the size of the program, the name, the version, and sometimes the activities that it performs.

With many applications to choose from, users will want to choose those that help them improve the usefulness of their smart phone. Of course, in order to protect the safety of your phone, it is a good idea to buy some accessories. For convenience, you will almost certainly want a holster so that it doesn't clutter your pocket. With all of the accessories and apps available, the Transform can help simplify and enhance your life.




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