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12.21.2011
Most Massively Popular Websites You've Never Heard Of - Part 2
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15. City-Data.com has statistics and demographics on many of the nation's cities. About 11.5 million unique visitors check it out per month, which is more than Netflix gets!
Mumbai students to get the Aakash tablet for Rs. 1,138
7:15 AM
Dr STUD
Mumbai college students will be soon given the Aakash tablet at a subsidised price of Rs. 1,138. It's notable that the market price of the ultra low-cost Aakash tablet is Rs. 2,500. According to a TOI report, the subsidised Aakash will be made available in 100 varsities including Mumbai University.
Rajpal Hande, director, board of college and university development, tells TOI that the department had issued circulars to all affiliated colleges and department in this regard and they have already given their requirements. Hande further says that the students might also be offered the upgraded version of the Aakash tablet a.k.a UbiSlate 7, which is scheduled to be launched in January.
image courtesy aakashtablet.com
The official further says that the Aakash will help students access online content for different courses. To get the Aakash tablet, students need to place an order with their respective colleges or the departments concerned. The tablet will allow both teachers and students in the university to access online content whenever they require.
The Aakash tablet was sold out in less than a week after it was released online. DataWind, the maker of the Aakash, has stressed on pre-booking of the UbiSlate 7, which is said to be the upgraded version of the Aakash tablet. The UbiSlate 7 comes with various improvements over the original Aakash tablet and costs just Rs. 499 more.
The Aakash tablet is still not available in the retail stores and DataWind has not yet provided any information on its availability. You may wait for another few weeks to lay hands on a better version of the Aakash tablet.
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7:13 AM
Dr STUD
The Chrome Extensions category of the Google Chrome Web Store has exploded since then, going from 300 to 11,500 in just the first 14 months. Two months ago, the extension gallery got a major facelift. Now, it's even easier to find the best items to install for extra features while surfing (albeit on a never-ending scrolling page full of icons).
We figured, why make you search and search when we can simply tell you what the best are up front? Here's our list of 22 fantastic extensions that all Google Chrome users should know. They'll increase productivity, security, and make the overall experience of using this already-great browser even better. Try them all and if you don't like them, type chrome://extensions into the browser's address bar, which lets you disable or remove all of them. You can also right click an extension's icon to ditch it. Disagree with our list? Have something to add? Tell us about your favorite extensions in the Comments area.
1. Xmarks Bookmark Sync
If there's an extension that's necessary for users of multiple computers—and even multiple browsers on the same or multiple computers—it's Xmarks. It ensures that your bookmarks, tabs, and even passwords are synchronized no matter what browser you use, be it Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or IE.
2. LastPass
The PCMag choice for encrypted password storage and filling out forms is available across platforms and browsers. Naturally, you'll want it on Chrome. Use it and the full installer to import all passwords stored with other tools like KeePass, 1Password or Roboform, as well.
3. Evernote Web Clipper
If you haven't set up an Evernote account, then you're probably not storing much data from the Web. It's practically the gold standard for quickly clipping info, even entire pages, for future reference. The clipper extension is a must-have for making quick storage to Evernote a breeze. You can then search through the data at a later date.
4. Offline Google Mail
This extension lets you access your Gmail account even when there's no Internet available (such as on your commute). You can read whatever was downloaded before and write new messages in the browser interface. Next time you go online, it synchronizes everything so messages send and new ones are received.
5. exfm music
If you love music and visit a lot of music sites, exfm music is an extension you need to know. When you hit a page with MP3s on it, an exfm player pops up to stream the music, which continues even after you leave the site. If you want to share what you find, or find out what your friends are listening to, social networking links are standing by to assist you.
6. IE Tab
In the days when Internet Explorer dominated, the browser forced a lot of developers to create websites that supported it directly. Some continue to haunt us. If you must visit such dark recesses of the Web, you can use Chrome. Just install IE Tab, so the IE rendering engine can be utilized to display the pages in question.
7. Mega Button
Mega Button adds a toolbar button that provides fast access to all the background info you could want in Chrome: history, bookmarks, plug-ins, downloads, and much more. If you need Chrome info, this is the way to get it quick.
8. Readability
You'll need an account on Readability.com to take advantage of this extension, which provides just what it says: readability. If you're surfing the Web and you encounter an article or page you want to read but prefer to view it in a less cluttered interface, just click the icon. It will store the page in your account for later access. Readability will even shoot the page in question to your Kindle, or you can use the mobile app versions to read the articles on your phone and tablet. (Evernote Clearly has a similar extension and works with your existing Evernote account.)
9. Awesome Screenshot
If you take screenshots of webpages, add this extension to your arsenal. In addition to turning selected areas, visible portions, or entire pages into a PNG file, you can annotate the grab and then share it via the AwesomeScreenshot.com site.
10. Send from Gmail
This extension is pretty simple, really—most mailto: links on the Web default to launching the "default" email client for your computer. If you've given up Outlook and Thunderbird for the glory of staying in the browser and using Gmail, this little tool ensures that clicking those links launches a Gmail composition window.
The Real Danger in 2012: Online Threats
6:57 AM
Dr STUD
Though the general public may be worried about Mayan predictions and the end of days in 2012, the real threats to fear next year aren’t those predicted in books and movies. It’s online attacks you should be worried about. From your smartphone to your Facebook profile, cybercriminals have one New Year’s resolution: to gain access to your information. And in the next year, they’ll be using sophisticated techniques and targeting new technologies more than ever before. Read on to find out what our experts have predicted the bad guys will be up to in 2012 and what you can do to protect yourself. Malware Will Evolve
Just like regular criminals, cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to access your computer using worms, viruses, spyware, scareware, ransomware, and other types of malware. Hackers have evolved from classic techniques like phishing (using spam links) to stealth rootkits (software that can steal passwords) to SEO poisoning (manipulating search-engine rankings to get users to click on an infected web page). All these techniques allow cybercriminals to steal your information for profit, identity theft, or financial fraud. And in 2012, they will be using new forms and blending different types of malware to create multi-level attacks.
Stay Safe: Set your operating system’s Internet security settings to medium or high, and always deploy the latest security patches from your security suite. Create strong passwords for all accounts, only connect to secure networks, and beware of popups or links encouraging you to download a program (to see a video, for instance).
Mobile Phones Will Be Targets
As smartphones proliferate and mobile apps are now used by millions, hackers are eager to get their hands on the data (including communications, photos, passwords, or financial information) stored and exchanged daily. Whether by creating malicious apps that secretly steal information or deploying other malware, cybercriminals will be actively targeting your smartphones (both Androids and iPhones). This is a legitimate threat, considering that a hacker can infiltrate your phone, steal data, upload a Trojan horse, and set up the phone to secretly record you in less than three seconds. Experts predict the types of malware for mobile devices to double in the next year.
Stay Safe: Use a pincode to lock your phone when you’re not using it. Adjust your settings to make sure your phone is only accessing Wi-Fi networks you trust. Be very careful when buying and downloading apps — though reputable vendors Apple and Android will likely institute stricter screening processes, it is still up to you to buy carefully. Always read any app agreements or requests to access information. If you’re an Android user who wants to root your phone (modifying it to allow for actions that are usually restricted), know that the more access you have, the more access hackers can have, so avoid apps that request root access. And always monitor your phone bill for suspicious charges or activity.
Social Engineering Will Evolve
A hacker’s most powerful tool is you. Most schemes use social engineering to manipulate a user into downloading or clicking on a link to install malware. But as Internet users become more savvy, and therefore less likely to open an attachment from a “Nigerian prince,” hackers will come up with more ways to trick you. Especially now that certain marketing companies track your online behaviors (and sell to undisclosed third-parties), your online behavior can — and will — be used against you. For example, a hacker will know you won’t click on a scam link for snow tires because you live in Los Angeles. Instead, they might send you an infected attachment pretending to be from your boss.
Stay Safe: Think twice before clicking on any attachments or links. When visiting any website, always type it directly into your browser (don’t click a link or copy/paste code that may be malicious) — and don’t click on popups or suspicious ads that encourage you to.
Botnets Will Grow
Botnets, the large networks comprised of zombie computers mobilized to commit cybercrime, will continue to increase in 2012. Though botnets have garnered the attention of law enforcement, which has taken down a few of these malicious networks, botnets are too lucrative for the criminals to give up. Instead, the masterminds behind these networks will be working overtime on more sophisticated and blended forms of malware to infect your computer and turn it into a botnet drone without your knowledge.
Stay Safe: At a minimum, make sure you have a two-way firewall and anti-virus software (and update your operating system)\. Also make sure your plug-ins are up-to-date (these are programs like Quicktime or Adobe Flash Player), as these software components can also be exploited by hackers.
Social Media Will Be Exploited
As social media continues to dominate the online landscape, hackers will continue to infiltrate social networks. The recent Facebook spam attack is evidence that this problem is not new — and not going away. Because sites like Facebook and Twitter are social platforms, hackers rely on social engineering to trick users through tools like socialbots, which mimic human interactions (by posting status updates and requesting friends), for example. These malicious programs are used to steal information, communicate with and spread each other, and even spread propaganda to damage reputations (a legitimate concern with next year’s presidential election).
Stay Safe: Only accept friend requests or follow people you know. Monitor your own profile and your friends’ for any suspicious activity — out-of-character posts or unusual links can indicate someone’s been hacked. Don’t post personal or financial information online, and always make sure you’re accessing your social media sites over a secure network (the URL will start with https://).
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Top 10 Android Phones of 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The best Android phone to date, the Galaxy Nexus dazzles with its curved display, sleek design, fast performance, and, of course, the Ice Cream Sandwich update.Samsung Epic Touch 4G
The slim and speedy Samsung Epic Touch 4G is excellent for gaming, Web browsing and watching video, but the plasticky design feels a bit on the cheap side.HTC Evo 3D
Uneven call quality doesn't stop the Evo 3D from being the best phone currently available on Sprint.T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide
The MyTouch 4G Slide has one of the best cameras we've ever tested--and the rest of the phone is pretty amazing as well.Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile)
Like the rest of the Galaxy S II series, the Galaxy S II on T-Mobile is one of the best phones currently available, hands down.Motorola Droid Razr
The thin and elegant Motorola Droid Razr is smoking when it comes to data speeds and performance, but the short battery life is a disappointment.Motorola Droid Bionic
The long-awaited Droid Bionic is blazing fast and has a slew of great entertainment and business features, but the high price might make it a hard sell.Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T)
The Samsung Galaxy S II pretty much has it all: a dual-core processor, HSPA+ speeds and a gorgeous display. But a current security flaw with the lock screen causes some concern.HTC Sensation 4G
The Sensation delights with a gorgeous display, a beautiful design, and dual-core power, but possible “death grip” issues are worrisome.Motorola Atrix 2
For the price, the Atrix 2 is a good follow-up to the original, and great for anyone looking to upgrade to a dual-core phone at a reasonable cost.How to Turn Your Dumbphone Into a Smartphone Using Nothing But SMS
6:49 AM
Dr STUD
The smartphone revolution may be in full swing, but there are still a lot of you out there rocking a basic, inexpensive phone that doesn't have any "smart" features—or so you've been told. If you want to get email, Facebook, driving directions, and other web features on your phone, you can cheat a little bit and get them through SMS messages. Here's how.
Note that you'll probably want an unlimited text messaging plan if you're going to use these often. While none of these tricks will incur any extra charges, you will be charged for each text message sent and received, which can pile up pretty quickly. For just a few bucks a month, you can get an unlimited plan that will let you search the web, send email, and check Facebook and Twitter as much as you want.
When you're out and about and you need quick info—whether it's the weather forecast, word definitions, unit conversions, or language translations, you can get just about any information you need from Google's SMS Search. Just like Google on the web, it can often detect what you're looking for and give you a straight answer right then and there. Just text your query to 466453 (GOOGLE) and they'll text you back the results. Here are some of the things you can search for:
Note that any links it gives you will lead you to a mobile browser, where you will incur data charges. Usually, you'll be able to at least get some information from the text message—like that for the most part, apple cider and apple juice are the same. Were you to read the full article, you'd get more detailed information (like that some states define cider as unfiltered apple juice with "pulp" in it), but for searches with short answers, you can get everything you need with a quick text.
It will send you a series of texts afterwards (seriously, it'll be quite a few messages) detailing the entire route for you, so you won't get lost.
Our favorite way to use email on our non-smartphones is the webapp-supercharging ifttt service. By choosing Gmail as your first step and SMS as your second step, you can create a task that sends you a text message whenever you get a new email from a specific person, or with a certain label. 
What's also really nice about this method is that you choose how the text message is formatted. So, if you don't want to see the message's label, you can remove that from the message, and if you do want to see the beginning of the email's body, you can add that to the SMS from the ifttt interface.
You can also send messages with ifttt, though it isn't quite as simple. Basically, you create a task that sends an email to someone when you send ifttt an SMS message with a specific tag. So, for example, I could make a task that, when I text ifttt a message with the tag #emailadam, it will send that message to my friend Adam's email address (via my Gmail address). You'd have to create a separate task for each person you might want to email, so you won't be able to reply to any email you get, but it can be very handy when you need to send a quick message to someone.
To add new events, we like to use ifttt. Make your first action a tagged SMS message with whatever tag you want (something like #cal should work). For your second action, choose the Quick Add Event from Google Calendar. Whatever you type in that box will be the message it uses for Google Calendar's Quick Add feature (which you can test on the Google Calendar page, if you're not familiar with how it works). Using {{Message}} as your Quick Add Text should be sufficient, so hit Create Action when you're done. Then, to add a new event, just send an SMS message to ifttt with your event info and the #cal tag. You want the event info to be formatted in a way Google Calendar's Quick Add understands, e.g.
Note that you can also use GVENT to add new events to Google Calendar: just send GVENT a message with your Quick Add text and it'll go into your default calendar. What's nice about using ifttt is that you can create multiple tags, each for a different calendar—like #personalcal, #workcal, and so on—and then send events to whatever calendar you want on-the-go.
Facebook
To turn on SMS support for Facebook, head to Facebook's Mobile Settings and register your phone with Facebook. Once you've done so, you can edit a few different things:
Alternatively, you can create a new task in ifttt that, whenever you send a tagged SMS to ifttt, sends that to Facebook as a new status. The main advantage of using ifttt instead of Facebook's official method is that you can manage it from the same page as your Gmail, Calendar, and other ifttt tasks. However, using Facebook's official route is easier since you can add it as a separate contact, rather than having to remember a tag.
Twitter
To set up Twitter on your phone, just head to Twitter's Mobile Settings page and register your number with them. Once you do, you can manage your notifications from that page—that is, choose whether you get notifications for tweets from certain users, direct messages, and mentions, among other events. Like Facebook, you can also tell Twitter to stop sending you messages at certain hours of the day. To send tweets or perform other actions from your phone, just text 40404 one of the following commands:
The only hard part, of course, is remember all of the above commands. When you're on the go, you may forget if you need an operator to do unit conversions, or what the operator is for getting the latest tweet from a certain user. I've found the easiest way to remember these is to copy the above information into the "Notes" or "Comments" section on each contact—Google, Facebook, Twitter, ifttt, and whoever else. That way, when you need to do something, you can just look up the contact and find everything you need to know right there.
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Note that you'll probably want an unlimited text messaging plan if you're going to use these often. While none of these tricks will incur any extra charges, you will be charged for each text message sent and received, which can pile up pretty quickly. For just a few bucks a month, you can get an unlimited plan that will let you search the web, send email, and check Facebook and Twitter as much as you want.
Search the Web with Google
Update: It seems that Google's SMS search service is currently down. It was working yesterday, but as of right now all searches are returning empty results (great timing, Google). Hopefully it will be back up soon, and we'll update this post when it is.When you're out and about and you need quick info—whether it's the weather forecast, word definitions, unit conversions, or language translations, you can get just about any information you need from Google's SMS Search. Just like Google on the web, it can often detect what you're looking for and give you a straight answer right then and there. Just text your query to 466453 (GOOGLE) and they'll text you back the results. Here are some of the things you can search for:
- Get Movie Times: Just search for movies in a city (e.g.
movies los angeles cato see showtimes for all the movies in your area. You can also search a specific zip code if you prefer. - Restaurants and Other Businesses: Similarly, you can search for local places in a certain city with something like
burgers 90028orHome Depot Los Angeles. - Word Definitions: Search for these just like you would on Google with the
defineoperator, e.g.define defenestrate. You can shorten this to justd, e.g.d defenestrate. - Translations: to use Google Translate from your non-smartphone, just use the
translateoperator. For example:translate hello to french. - Unit Conversions: You don't even need an operator for this one. Just type in your conversion, like
1 us pint in litersto get an answer.
help and the operator in question, e.g. help definitions. For the full list of operators you can use (and an emulator that will let you test it out), check out Google's SMS Search page. So, you probably know a lot of these. However, Google has one more operator that makes open-ended searches very easy: the web operator. Just type web and then your search terms to search for just about anything. Can't remember which one was Anne Frank and which one was Hellen Keller? Look one of them up with web anne frank. Want to know the difference between apple cider and apple juice? You can even search web difference between apple cider and apple juice and you'll be able to settle that debate with ease.Note that any links it gives you will lead you to a mobile browser, where you will incur data charges. Usually, you'll be able to at least get some information from the text message—like that for the most part, apple cider and apple juice are the same. Were you to read the full article, you'd get more detailed information (like that some states define cider as unfiltered apple juice with "pulp" in it), but for searches with short answers, you can get everything you need with a quick text.
Get Driving Directions
If you've freed yourself of a GPS dependency, you're probably pretty used to getting driving directions before you leave the house. If you get lost, though, you can always get instant directions from Google via SMS. Just textdirections and your starting and ending addresses to 466453, like so:directions 123 maple st pasadena ca to 321 main st los angeles caIt will send you a series of texts afterwards (seriously, it'll be quite a few messages) detailing the entire route for you, so you won't get lost.
Send and Receive Email via Gmail
What's also really nice about this method is that you choose how the text message is formatted. So, if you don't want to see the message's label, you can remove that from the message, and if you do want to see the beginning of the email's body, you can add that to the SMS from the ifttt interface.You can also send messages with ifttt, though it isn't quite as simple. Basically, you create a task that sends an email to someone when you send ifttt an SMS message with a specific tag. So, for example, I could make a task that, when I text ifttt a message with the tag #emailadam, it will send that message to my friend Adam's email address (via my Gmail address). You'd have to create a separate task for each person you might want to email, so you won't be able to reply to any email you get, but it can be very handy when you need to send a quick message to someone.
Update and View Your Calendar
If you use Google Calendar, you can use Google's built-in SMS service to view events, and ifttt to add new events. All you need to do is make sure your Calendar is linked to your phone number in Google Calendar under Settings > Mobile Setup. Then, to see your events, you can send any of the following messages to 48368 (GVENT):- NEXT: Will reply to you with your next scheduled event.
- DAY: Will reply to you with your schedule for the current day.
- NDAY: Will reply to you with your schedule for tomorrow.
- STOP: Will opt out of the Google Calendar SMS service.
Dinner with Adam at 6pm at Din Tai Fung. Google calendar will parse out the location (Din Tai Fung) and time (6pm) and add it as a new event. If you're unfamiliar with Google Calendar's Quick Add feature, head to Google Calendar's main page and click "Quick Add" in the upper left hand corner to see how it works.Note that you can also use GVENT to add new events to Google Calendar: just send GVENT a message with your Quick Add text and it'll go into your default calendar. What's nice about using ifttt is that you can create multiple tags, each for a different calendar—like #personalcal, #workcal, and so on—and then send events to whatever calendar you want on-the-go.
Update and View Your Social Networks
Depending on what social networks you use, you have a few choices in linking them to SMS on your phone. Most have SMS features built-in, but you can also use ifttt for some things if you want more control. Here are a few examples.To turn on SMS support for Facebook, head to Facebook's Mobile Settings and register your phone with Facebook. Once you've done so, you can edit a few different things:- Notifications: This lets Facebook send you SMS notifications when someone comments on your status, posts on your wall, adds you as a friend, or anything else (you can further refine these settings under Facebook's Notification settings, if you only want messages for specific types of notifications). You can also set specific times of day for Facebook to stay silent, and tell it to stop sending you messages if you're using Facebook at the time.
- Messages: You can get SMS notifications when someone messages you on Facebook, or choose to have Facebook only send notifications when someone specifically messages your phone from Facebook.
- Daily Text Limit: If you aren't on an unlimited plan, obviously this can eat up a lot of money. Here, you can tell Facebook to limit the number of text messages you receive a day, so you don't go over budget on your phone bill.
Alternatively, you can create a new task in ifttt that, whenever you send a tagged SMS to ifttt, sends that to Facebook as a new status. The main advantage of using ifttt instead of Facebook's official method is that you can manage it from the same page as your Gmail, Calendar, and other ifttt tasks. However, using Facebook's official route is easier since you can add it as a separate contact, rather than having to remember a tag.
- Texting 40404 without a command will tweet whatever message you send.
- Follow: Sending this followed by a username (e.g.
follow WhitsonGordonwill follow that user on Twitter. - Unfollow: Sending this followed by a username (e.g.
unfollow WhitsonGordonwill unfollow that user on Twitter. - On/Off: Turn all Twitter notifications on or off. If you follow the command with a username (e.g.
on WhitsonGordon) will turn mobile notifications on or off for a specific user. - Get: Followed by a username, this will show you the latest tweet from any given user.
- Retweet: Followed by a username, this will retweet a specific user's last tweet.
- Favorite: Followed by a username, this will favorite a specific user's last tweet.
- DM: Followed by a username and a message, this will send that message to a specific user as a private direct message.
Putting It All Together
Now, while you could use Google and ifttt for pretty much everything, we recommend using official services whenever you can. That way, you can add each individual number as a contact in your phone—like 40404 for Twitter—and just send SMS messages to those contacts whenever you need to do something.The only hard part, of course, is remember all of the above commands. When you're on the go, you may forget if you need an operator to do unit conversions, or what the operator is for getting the latest tweet from a certain user. I've found the easiest way to remember these is to copy the above information into the "Notes" or "Comments" section on each contact—Google, Facebook, Twitter, ifttt, and whoever else. That way, when you need to do something, you can just look up the contact and find everything you need to know right there.
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10 Things You Should Know About Facebook Timeline
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After several weeks of delay, Facebook has finally made Timeline accessible to all users. It was originally unveiled in early September and was scheduled to be public by the end of that month.
Between September and now, it has been available to users who had a developer account, giving Facebook a beta period to let a self-selected group of users test it out and provide feedback. Anyone with a developer account, which is free, could sign up for Timeline and enable it; and they could also see other users who had enabled it with a developer account.
Due to Facebook's history of not being so forthcoming with users regarding new features and privacy concerns about those features, I put my hands on the new Timeline early, back in September, to learn as much as I could about it and to put together some answers and tips for people when Timeline became publicly available, as it is now.
Here's a summary of what I've learned. If you're not ready to turn on Timeline for yourself, you can take a tour of it in the slideshow below.
Q: What is Facebook Timeline?
A: Timeline is a new feature in Facebook that replaces the profile page. It shows the story of your life, as you choose to tell it or as Facebook has recorded it, in a visual, scrolling, ordered timeline. It's a cross between visual blog and online scrapbook. Fun fact: Facebook Timeline was accidentally released very briefly to the public back in December 2010 when it was called "Facebook Memories," but it was promptly removed.
Q: How can I get Facebook Timeline?
A: Go to the Facebook Timeline announcement page and look at the bottom of the page for a green button that says "Get Timeline."
Q: What appears on my Timeline?
A: Status updates, photos, friendships made, as well as job history, marital status changes, and other information that you've recorded in your profile.
Q: Is the Timeline replacing my Facebook wall?
A: Yes and no. Timeline will replace your profile page and wall, only after you opt into it and either publish it or seven days after you enable it.
When you log into Facebook and go to Facebook.com, that feed page of Recent Stories will still be the same. But, when you or visitors go to your unique Facebook URL, they'll be able to see your Timeline instead of your old profile information and wall.
Q: I'm worry about privacy! Who can see my Facebook Timeline?
A: Everyone on Facebook will be able to see your Timeline in general, but not everyone will be able to see every post.
The seven day waiting period between when you sign up for Timeline and when it goes live gives you the opportunity to delete items or change the permission settings post by post, photo by photo, and so on.
Every Timeline entry has a pen icon in the upper right corner where you can edit the permissions. See the image above for an example.
Q: Can I restrict which people who can see certain pieces of information, photos, and other details of my Timeline?
A: Yes! In the same way that you can manage who can see a status update or photo, you can limit who sees all the entries of your Timeline. Each entry has a drop-down menu next to it that lets you filter who can see the item.
Q: Can I delete status updates, images, and other content from my Timeline?
A: Yes! Deleting is an option. Just click that pen icon to edit, and you'll see "delete."
Q: When is Facebook Timeline available?
A: Now!
Q: It sounds like you've tried out Facebook Timeline. How is it?
A: I must admit that I liked playing with it a lot more than I liked filling in standard profile information. I set up Timeline on a Facebook account that doesn't have too much data in it, so it didn't feel overwhelming, but I could see how an active Facebook user would feel totally bowled over the first time he or she opened the Timeline. Thankfully, the Timeline has a "publish" button (much like a blog), so you have an opportunity to spend some time teasing it into shape, adding the permissions you want, deleting or marking private images you don't want everyone to see, and so forth. If you don't press the publish button within seven days of setting up your Timeline, however, it will go live automatically!
Most Facebook users, I think, will want to dedicate some time to combing through their information before hitting publish, but it's by and large a one-time setup process. After the one-time setup, new Timeline entries will come from your Facebook activity, and you'll be adding permissions and making other adjustments as you go.
I also like how you can add life events, either current or back-dated. Some of the life events are pre-set in Facebook, like getting a new job and buying a home, but you can also create a custom life event or milestone.
Q: What are some of the cons?
A: The dimensions for display images is unconventional, and I found that I didn't like how most of my images looked when I uploaded them without manipulating their size and dimensions. You can drag an image around the viewer space, but you can't crop or resize from directly within Facebook. (I'm taking bets now on how soon Facebook will build an image editor, or acquire a company that already makes one.)
You can back-date new entries on your timeline with a nice calendar that lets you quickly jump to a year in the past, and optionally, you can add a month. If you want to add a memory from your childhood or back-date photos from your past, it's pretty easy to do so.
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Top 10 Things Not To Do At The Office Holiday Party
6:43 AM
Dr STUD
It's that most wonderful time of the year. Mistletoe, eggnog and holiday parties in the office make employment lawyers rub their hands together with glee. That's because we get very busy in January after all the party-related firings. There's sexual harassment, discrimination, recriminations, finger-pointing – all the stuff of nice legal fees. Here are the top things you absolutely should not do at the office holiday party if you don't want to be sitting across a table giving your deposition or reviewing your severance package with an employment lawyer in the new year:
- Drink too much: Drinking is the number one cause of post-holiday firings, hands down. Inappropriate behavior abounds once the inhibitions go down. Whether your inclination is sexual harassment, racial remarks, airing resentments, or dancing on tables, make sure you don't have more than a drink or two. Save the heavy drinking for the family party, where you'll need it.
- Confess: Don't confess your until-now-hidden lust for the receptionist, the fact that you were really in Rio when you took FMLA leave last year, or that the company never discovered your felony drug conviction in the Bahamas. A few drinks get some employees really talkative. Many are inclined toward true confessions. If you've managed to keep this stuff bottled up so far, keep it to yourself at the party.
- Post: If you've had too much at the party, for heaven's sake, don't post the party photos on Facebook, tweet about your makeout session in the supply room, or send love emails to your assistant.
- Harangue: If a coworker or subordinate says they don't want to come or can't come, don't pester or bully them into coming. They might have a disability or religious reason you don't know about. They might have a sick family member to care for. They might be a sexual harassment victim avoiding a harasser. If it's mandatory, the company may well have to pay employees for their time attending. The party has to be voluntary. Period.
- Bring an irresponsible guest: If your date or best buddy is prone to grabbing, racial remarks, fistfights, or other inappropriate behavior, don't invite them. Their behavior will reflect on you, and you will be blamed if something goes wrong.
- Drive drunk: Not only will you lose your license and possibly your freedom, but you might lose your job even if you don't go to jail. Many companies have mandatory disclosure if you have a DUI suspension or conviction.
- Mix medications with alcohol: If you're on medication, you'd better understand if you can drink while using it. You can probably be fired for your bad behavior even if it is because of a medication-related issue.
- Flirt: As much as you've had a secret longing for the guy who runs the copier or the Vice President of Human Resources, now is not the time to flirt, make suggestive remarks or, god forbid, get grabby. Even if they seem suddenly friendly after they've had a few drinks, that isn't an invitation to go for it. Sexual harassment allegations abound after office holiday parties. I don't care if they hung mistletoe. It's a decoration. Don't grab anyone and kiss them under it unless they're your spouse or significant other.
- Joke: That political, racial, religious, or sexual joke might seem funny now, but will it seem funny when someone reports it to HR and says they were offended? A joke that begins with anything like, "A rabbi, a feminist and a Hungarian walk into a bar . . ." should be removed from your office party joke book.
- Undress: If you dress provocatively, you're a sexual harassment magnet once the drinking starts. If your boss has been able to restrain himself or herself during office hours, that doesn't mean they won't be tempted at the party. Dress professionally and don't be overly friendly or flirtatious, especially with bosses. Why buy trouble? If you are sexually harassed at the party, you need to report it to HR as soon as possible. But if it's your boss doing the harassing, who are they going to believe? Try to avoid situations where you put yourself at risk.
Holidays are fun, and office parties should be too. If you use your common sense, act professionally, and don't do anything you don't want on the front page of the company newsletter, hopefully you won't be seeing the likes of my employment lawyer colleagues or me anytime soon. Ho ho ho!
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Ultimate Guide to Tablets
6:41 AM
Dr STUD
The fastest-growing gadget species is also mutating, and a bewildering variety is now on offer. Time to make up your mind : who are you? What are your most pressing tablet demands? Answer these simple questions and we’ll show you your perfect TAB…
4:3 or widescreen?
Some tablets have squarer, page-shaped screens, some widescreen 16:9 or 16:10 displays. The former is often more comfortable for reading and browsing, the latter means no cropping of video.
3G of Wi-Fi?
If you want everywhere, a 3G connection will provide it. But you could just tether your tablet to your Smartphone via Wi-Fi, thereby avoiding the need to shell out for a separate SIM.
Phone or Tablet Os?
Cheap tabs running the Smartphone versions of Android (2.2 and 2.3) are fine for browsing ,basic gaming or media streaming, but they won’t yet work with modern tablet apps as 3.x tabs will.
What it’s got
Full control over hardware and software lets Apple wring ever last drop of performance out of the iPad using iOS, and it shows. Fluid animations and fast task-switching help iOS to feel more speedy than its rivals. It’s the sheer quantity of top-notch iPad accessories and apps that make iOS stand out, though, and the forthcoming iCloud auto-backup and sync service could prove its killer feature.
What it needs
Truth be told, the ‘wall of apps’ interface favoured by Apple is starting to look old. Giving us greater control over the appearance and position of icons in each home page would be a start, but ultimately Apple may have to adopt Android’s widget approach for live desktop updates.
What it’s got
Google may not have made the tablet version of Android (3.x, Honeycomb) entirely open source, but it very accessible. Anyone can write and Android app and stick it on the Market, which theoretically makes it a more attractive platform for innovation. But the biggest reason to love Android is fully customization home screens and app widgets, plus great integration with Google’s cloud services.
What it needs
Streamlining; it’s easy to miss its best features, or get confused by them. Many tablets run Froyo (2.2) or Gingerbread (2.3) which were built for phones and don’t support tablet-optimized apps.
If it were a person, it would be… A banker in his weekend combat trousers, listening to The Script on Beats By Dre headphones.
What it’s got
For the same reasons as Apple, the tight relationship between BlackBerry’s OS and the hardware makes for a very responsive and capable feel with none of the occasional camera bugs (for example) that sometimes hold Android back . Indeed, in many ways this feels like a more fluid and natural OS than Apple’s (aside from the weird sweep up with two fingers to minimize apps’ Things).
What it needs
Clearly, Tablet OS could do with apps, but BlackBerry says it’ll soon run Android ones. It really need a bigger device and to be able to do email and BBM without a smartphone to help.
If it were a person, it would be… A wheezing, septuagenarian professor with bleached teeth, wearing a suit and trainers.
What it’s got
Windows 7 is a great PC operating system, and we were told it was also designed for touchscreen devices. To be fair, it does indeed support multiple points of touch and gesture inputs – but it’s fiddly and unresponsive compared to the compact, touch – optimised OSs. However , if you think you might need proper multi –window multi-tasking and programs such as Photoshop, it’s your only choice.
What it needs
It needs putting down humanely and starting again; fundamental design issues mean that Win7 tablets always feel slow. Happily, that’s exactly what Microsoft is doing with Win8. Watch this space.
If it were a person, it would be……… A dapper, efficient chap, hammering his fists on the coffin lid above him and trying not to panic.
What it’s got
Palm’s Linux based webOS is cleverly thought out, with running programs arranged as cards that you can drag sideways to navigate between and flick upwards to close. It’s quick and pretty, it supports Flash, and while the menu system in the tablet version has a few quirks, it’s very easy to get used to. While apps aren’t very numerous, it’s got Angry Birds; what more do you want?
What it needs
To be resurrected. HP has all but pulled the plug, so ironing out those quirks will be a job for the Palm faithful. As for apps, some devs have said they’ll stay, but they’re in a minority.
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the tablet that almost has it all: Tegra 2 processor,720p screen, plenty of ports, card readers and decent build quality. The problem is there’s nothing it really excels at. Keep an eye on it, though – the price has already started dropping and with its brilliant battery (10 hours of video , the best on test bar the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, which cheats by having two batteries )it could well become the budget choice.
A genuine jack of all trades at an increasingly nice price.
Specs : 10.1in/265.6cm, 1280×800 screen, 16/32GB storage, 260x177x13mm, 730g, 10hrs battery , Android 3.2
The Archos is a great media player, but not such a great tablet.
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm, 1024×600 screen, 8/16 storage, 270x150x12mm, 480g, 7hs battery , Android 2.2
3. Motorola Xoom
The first tablet to run Android Honeycomb wasn’t a runaway success, butit got Google’s attention- the search giant has since gobbled up Motorola’s Android phone and tablet divisions. The Xoom weighed in with a crisp 10.1in/25.6cm 720p screen and powerful Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, plus an Apple -beating 5 Mp camera and micro USB and mini HDMI ports. t’s fat compared to newer tablets though, and needs a facelift.
Plenty of power, RAM and storage, but not the promised iPad beater
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm,1280*800 screen,32GB storage,249-168*13mm,70g,8hrs battery, optional 3G,Android 3.1
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Assuming the Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn’t get out awed by Apple’s legal attack, this is the Android Honeycomb tablet that wins for light weight and build quality. The aluminum chassis is solid and beautiful designed, and the Touchwiz interface skin has some of the best custom apps too. There are no USB ports, though, and prices need to undercut the iPad’s to really star competing.
Killer looks prove Android need not be and ugly duckling.
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm,1280*800 screen, 16/32 GB storage, 257*175*9 mm, 565g, 5.5hrs battery, optional 3G, Android 3.1
5. Apple iPad 2
Apple’s sleek iPad turned tablets from chunky electronic clipboards into something not just desirable but genuinely useful for home and work too. iPad 2 is thinner, faster and better in every respect than its predecessor. While Android rivals are catching up in terms of speed and design, and the iPad’s wed access is still hamstrung by a lack of Flash support, the simplicity of buying a movie though iTunes and the forthcoming iCloud syncing service will kept it ahead .But the real clincher is the app selection. If you want the best apps- and why else would you buy a tablet?-you want the App Store. Apple’s quality control means standards are high, and all the big developers want their wares on show.
The largest app selection and the slickest OS. Simply the best.
Specs : 9.7in/24.6cm 1024*768 screen, 16/32/64GB storage, 241*186*9mm,601g, 9hrs battery, optional 3G,Apple iOS 4.3
1. BlackBerry PlayBook
It’s beautifully built, with a brilliant screen, slick operation and future Android app compatibility. So, an excellent 7in/17.7 cm tablet, but it costs as much as a 10-incher/25.6cm, and email and messaging are available only via a BlackBerry phone. Ludicrous.
Nice hardware with an excellent OS-but it needs apps and email.
Specs : 7in/17.7cm,10248600 screen,16/32/64GB storage,194*130*10mm,425g,8hrs battery, Blackberry tablet OS
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7in
The original Galaxy Tab is a thin, light weight tablet- it’s a little larger and heavier than the 5in/12.7cm Streak, but it feels just as portable. It has a classy chassis, but no amount of design can hide the fact that Android has moved on, and the Galaxy Tab’s 2.2OS feels really dated. Apart from its capacity for on-the-go browsing using its optional built-in 3G, the Ace and Viewsonic 7x both do everything better, for less money.
It’s a lovely object , but the Tab needs a taste of that sweet Honeycomb.
Specs : 7in/17.7cm,1024×600 screen,16/32 storage,190x120x12mm,380g,6hrs battery, 3G(optional), Android 2.2
3. HTC Flayer
The Flyer sits comfortably in the hand and HTC’s Sense interface supercharges the underlying Android OS with some Brilliant native apps. The big problem is that the underlying OS is the phone-specific Android 2.3 Gingerbread, not 3.2(Honeycomb), which means also using Android phone apps that don’t scale well to the larger screen. Its stand-out feature is the supplied stylus and integrated note- taking app, which should appeal to doodlers and budding Hemingways.
Excellent note- taker, but the older OS brings the Flyer down to earth.
Specs : 7in/17.7cm,1024×600 screen,32GB storage,95x122x13mm,420g,8hrs battery, Android 2.3
4. Asus Eee Pad Transformer
The Eee Pad Transformer genuinely does something the iPad can’t, and for less money. The Tablet part has top-notch specs, nice enough build quality and has already been updated to Android 3.2.The micrsSD, iniHDMi and microUSB ports make it practical, but the killer feature is the keyboard dock.It turns the Transformer into the best netbook ever made, and ads SD and USB ports and second battery for 16 hours of on -the -go time .There’s just one cloud on the horizon for the Transformer : the Transformer 2.That’ll be out, complete with Nvidia’s new quad-core processor, sometime in the next few months.
The keyboard dock makes this a bona fide netbook killer.
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm,16/32GB storage, 271x177x24mm(with keyboard), 680g, 16hrs battery (when docked,8hrs without) ,Android 3.2
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4:3 or widescreen?
Some tablets have squarer, page-shaped screens, some widescreen 16:9 or 16:10 displays. The former is often more comfortable for reading and browsing, the latter means no cropping of video.
3G of Wi-Fi?
If you want everywhere, a 3G connection will provide it. But you could just tether your tablet to your Smartphone via Wi-Fi, thereby avoiding the need to shell out for a separate SIM.
Phone or Tablet Os?
Cheap tabs running the Smartphone versions of Android (2.2 and 2.3) are fine for browsing ,basic gaming or media streaming, but they won’t yet work with modern tablet apps as 3.x tabs will.
CHOOSE YOUR OS
All of today’s tablets use one of the following operating systems. These determine how they work, what they’re capable of and which apps you can use with them. They also have their own personalities-some are clean and simple, some bombard you with social information and some are built for getting work done. Bone up, then, before making your choice…….1. iOS
If it were a person, it would be… Slouching nonchalantly on a Gap billboard with an ochre sweater draped over its shoulder and a PhD in its back pocket.What it’s got
Full control over hardware and software lets Apple wring ever last drop of performance out of the iPad using iOS, and it shows. Fluid animations and fast task-switching help iOS to feel more speedy than its rivals. It’s the sheer quantity of top-notch iPad accessories and apps that make iOS stand out, though, and the forthcoming iCloud auto-backup and sync service could prove its killer feature.
What it needs
Truth be told, the ‘wall of apps’ interface favoured by Apple is starting to look old. Giving us greater control over the appearance and position of icons in each home page would be a start, but ultimately Apple may have to adopt Android’s widget approach for live desktop updates.
2. Android
If it were a person, it would be.. A friendly, World of Warcraft-playing geek with a Tron T-shirt and several soldering irons.What it’s got
Google may not have made the tablet version of Android (3.x, Honeycomb) entirely open source, but it very accessible. Anyone can write and Android app and stick it on the Market, which theoretically makes it a more attractive platform for innovation. But the biggest reason to love Android is fully customization home screens and app widgets, plus great integration with Google’s cloud services.
What it needs
Streamlining; it’s easy to miss its best features, or get confused by them. Many tablets run Froyo (2.2) or Gingerbread (2.3) which were built for phones and don’t support tablet-optimized apps.
3. BlackBerry Tablet OS
If it were a person, it would be… A banker in his weekend combat trousers, listening to The Script on Beats By Dre headphones.
What it’s got
For the same reasons as Apple, the tight relationship between BlackBerry’s OS and the hardware makes for a very responsive and capable feel with none of the occasional camera bugs (for example) that sometimes hold Android back . Indeed, in many ways this feels like a more fluid and natural OS than Apple’s (aside from the weird sweep up with two fingers to minimize apps’ Things).
What it needs
Clearly, Tablet OS could do with apps, but BlackBerry says it’ll soon run Android ones. It really need a bigger device and to be able to do email and BBM without a smartphone to help.
Windows 7
If it were a person, it would be… A wheezing, septuagenarian professor with bleached teeth, wearing a suit and trainers.
What it’s got
Windows 7 is a great PC operating system, and we were told it was also designed for touchscreen devices. To be fair, it does indeed support multiple points of touch and gesture inputs – but it’s fiddly and unresponsive compared to the compact, touch – optimised OSs. However , if you think you might need proper multi –window multi-tasking and programs such as Photoshop, it’s your only choice.
What it needs
It needs putting down humanely and starting again; fundamental design issues mean that Win7 tablets always feel slow. Happily, that’s exactly what Microsoft is doing with Win8. Watch this space.
Web OS
If it were a person, it would be……… A dapper, efficient chap, hammering his fists on the coffin lid above him and trying not to panic.
What it’s got
Palm’s Linux based webOS is cleverly thought out, with running programs arranged as cards that you can drag sideways to navigate between and flick upwards to close. It’s quick and pretty, it supports Flash, and while the menu system in the tablet version has a few quirks, it’s very easy to get used to. While apps aren’t very numerous, it’s got Angry Birds; what more do you want?
What it needs
To be resurrected. HP has all but pulled the plug, so ironing out those quirks will be a job for the Palm faithful. As for apps, some devs have said they’ll stay, but they’re in a minority.
WANT – IT – ALLS
You want the best without compromise. An Aston Martin minus the petrol bill. A Michelin – Starred restaurant you can wear your pyjamas to. A tablet that costs little, Fits in your pocket and is powerful enough for all of your media, browsing, work and app requirements. Is that asking for the moon on a stick? Quite possibly – but these contenders are the closest you’ll currently get..1. Acer Iconia Tab A500
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is the tablet that almost has it all: Tegra 2 processor,720p screen, plenty of ports, card readers and decent build quality. The problem is there’s nothing it really excels at. Keep an eye on it, though – the price has already started dropping and with its brilliant battery (10 hours of video , the best on test bar the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, which cheats by having two batteries )it could well become the budget choice.
A genuine jack of all trades at an increasingly nice price.
Specs : 10.1in/265.6cm, 1280×800 screen, 16/32GB storage, 260x177x13mm, 730g, 10hrs battery , Android 3.2
2. Archos 10.1
Virtually identical to the Archos 70, save for an extra 3in/7.6cm of diagonal screen, the 101 also has the same exceptional software and the same separate graphics processor for handling video files. Sadly, the older Android OS on board (2.2, Froyo) was intended for phones, so the 101 just isn’t as flexible as newer slates and can’t run any tablet- specific apps. A shame, as it handles media with Archos’ customary aplomb.The Archos is a great media player, but not such a great tablet.
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm, 1024×600 screen, 8/16 storage, 270x150x12mm, 480g, 7hs battery , Android 2.2
3. Motorola Xoom
The first tablet to run Android Honeycomb wasn’t a runaway success, butit got Google’s attention- the search giant has since gobbled up Motorola’s Android phone and tablet divisions. The Xoom weighed in with a crisp 10.1in/25.6cm 720p screen and powerful Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, plus an Apple -beating 5 Mp camera and micro USB and mini HDMI ports. t’s fat compared to newer tablets though, and needs a facelift.
Plenty of power, RAM and storage, but not the promised iPad beater
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm,1280*800 screen,32GB storage,249-168*13mm,70g,8hrs battery, optional 3G,Android 3.1
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Assuming the Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn’t get out awed by Apple’s legal attack, this is the Android Honeycomb tablet that wins for light weight and build quality. The aluminum chassis is solid and beautiful designed, and the Touchwiz interface skin has some of the best custom apps too. There are no USB ports, though, and prices need to undercut the iPad’s to really star competing.
Killer looks prove Android need not be and ugly duckling.
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm,1280*800 screen, 16/32 GB storage, 257*175*9 mm, 565g, 5.5hrs battery, optional 3G, Android 3.1
5. Apple iPad 2
Apple’s sleek iPad turned tablets from chunky electronic clipboards into something not just desirable but genuinely useful for home and work too. iPad 2 is thinner, faster and better in every respect than its predecessor. While Android rivals are catching up in terms of speed and design, and the iPad’s wed access is still hamstrung by a lack of Flash support, the simplicity of buying a movie though iTunes and the forthcoming iCloud syncing service will kept it ahead .But the real clincher is the app selection. If you want the best apps- and why else would you buy a tablet?-you want the App Store. Apple’s quality control means standards are high, and all the big developers want their wares on show.
The largest app selection and the slickest OS. Simply the best.
Specs : 9.7in/24.6cm 1024*768 screen, 16/32/64GB storage, 241*186*9mm,601g, 9hrs battery, optional 3G,Apple iOS 4.3
ERGO-MANIACS
You will buy and you will sell. You will hire and you will fire. All you need from a tablet is a few office apps, access to Exchange email, a way to pipe PowerPoint to a bag screen and, ideally, a keyboard with which to scribe despotic missives to your useless PA from wherever you are in the world.1. BlackBerry PlayBook
It’s beautifully built, with a brilliant screen, slick operation and future Android app compatibility. So, an excellent 7in/17.7 cm tablet, but it costs as much as a 10-incher/25.6cm, and email and messaging are available only via a BlackBerry phone. Ludicrous.
Nice hardware with an excellent OS-but it needs apps and email.
Specs : 7in/17.7cm,10248600 screen,16/32/64GB storage,194*130*10mm,425g,8hrs battery, Blackberry tablet OS
2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7in
The original Galaxy Tab is a thin, light weight tablet- it’s a little larger and heavier than the 5in/12.7cm Streak, but it feels just as portable. It has a classy chassis, but no amount of design can hide the fact that Android has moved on, and the Galaxy Tab’s 2.2OS feels really dated. Apart from its capacity for on-the-go browsing using its optional built-in 3G, the Ace and Viewsonic 7x both do everything better, for less money.
It’s a lovely object , but the Tab needs a taste of that sweet Honeycomb.
Specs : 7in/17.7cm,1024×600 screen,16/32 storage,190x120x12mm,380g,6hrs battery, 3G(optional), Android 2.2
3. HTC Flayer
The Flyer sits comfortably in the hand and HTC’s Sense interface supercharges the underlying Android OS with some Brilliant native apps. The big problem is that the underlying OS is the phone-specific Android 2.3 Gingerbread, not 3.2(Honeycomb), which means also using Android phone apps that don’t scale well to the larger screen. Its stand-out feature is the supplied stylus and integrated note- taking app, which should appeal to doodlers and budding Hemingways.
Excellent note- taker, but the older OS brings the Flyer down to earth.
Specs : 7in/17.7cm,1024×600 screen,32GB storage,95x122x13mm,420g,8hrs battery, Android 2.3
4. Asus Eee Pad Transformer
The Eee Pad Transformer genuinely does something the iPad can’t, and for less money. The Tablet part has top-notch specs, nice enough build quality and has already been updated to Android 3.2.The micrsSD, iniHDMi and microUSB ports make it practical, but the killer feature is the keyboard dock.It turns the Transformer into the best netbook ever made, and ads SD and USB ports and second battery for 16 hours of on -the -go time .There’s just one cloud on the horizon for the Transformer : the Transformer 2.That’ll be out, complete with Nvidia’s new quad-core processor, sometime in the next few months.
The keyboard dock makes this a bona fide netbook killer.
Specs : 10.1in/25.6cm,16/32GB storage, 271x177x24mm(with keyboard), 680g, 16hrs battery (when docked,8hrs without) ,Android 3.2
Source - http://savedelete.com/
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