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Acer neoTouch P400 Review – A Windows Mobile And Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Smartphone

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In a word or two

The Acer neoTouch P400 is a Windows Mobile touchscreen smartphone.

 

The Design

The black frame and choice of black or high gloss silver for the battery cover gives the Acer neoTouch P400 a professional look. Tall and slim, the handset has a chrome line running around its side to enhance its sleekness.

 

The smart design does not mean the Acer neoTouch P400 isn’t friendly. The phone has the Acer signature home key, highlighted by a circle of light which changes colour according to what you are doing. When you receive a text message, a missed call or the battery is running low, this home key’s colour alerts you.

 

The 3.2 inch touchscreen has an inbuilt accelerometer to automatically rotate the display to landscape when you are typing or viewing a video. The screen is responsive and supports multi-touch as well as a finger-friendly virtual QWERTY keyboard.

 

 

The Acer neoTouch P400 is a taller, wider and thinner version of the P300 without the slide-out keyboard, and internally it is similar to the beTouch E400 except it is run on a Windows instead of an Android platform.

 

Acer neoTouch P400 Specifications

Packed with multiple connection ability including 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS, the Acer neoTouch P400 offers you an easy way to stay in touch with your world. Run on the Windows Mobile 6.5.3 platform and powered by 600MHz Qualcomm processor, the P400 is quick and efficient for surfing the net or editing a document. The Internet Explorer 6 browser has Flash support and lets you switch between a column and full screen view, depending on your preference and the web page you are viewing. This browser also lets you log into secure sites, buy items online and submit forms.

 

Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, is onboard the Acer neoTouch P400 so you can easily find information on the move.  The Microsoft Exchange Server support lets you access your Outlook emails from your phone and the app for Office Mobile enables you to read, edit, create and email Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents.

 

 

For entertainment, you can listen to music and watch videos using the Windows Media Player 10. Other options include the pre-installed YouTube app and the inbuilt FM radio for your visual and aural enjoyment on the Acer neoTouch P400. You also have instant access to the Microsoft Marketplace for downloading any additional apps, games or software updates you may want.

 

 

The 3.2-megapixel camera has some good features including autofocus, geo-tagging your pictures using GPS, and anti-shake to help you take blur-free images.

 

Considerations

Aspects of the Acer neoTouch P400 – including price – are yet to be verified and we will update this review soon.

 

Verdict

With all the features you’d expect from a Windows Mobile handset combined with a decent touchscreen, the Acer neoTouch P400 looks set to make a splash in the smartphone market.

 

You can buy this phone from our partner site: Best Mobile Contracts UK

You can buy this phone from our partner site: Best Mobile Contracts UK

S&P Downgrades US Credit Rating From AAA To AA+ – America’s Signs Of Decline

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Standard & Poor’s, one of the world’s three major credit rating agencies, cited “difficulties in bridging the gulf between political parties” as a major reason for downgrading US credit rating from top shelf AAA status to AA+, the next level down. The rating agency has essentially lost faith in Washington’s ability to work together to address its debt.

 

Our lowering of the rating was prompted by our view on the rising public debt burden and our perception of greater policymaking uncertainty, consistent with our criteria .  Nevertheless, we view the U.S. federal government’s other economic, external, and monetary credit attributes, which form the basis for the sovereign rating, as broadly unchanged.

 

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The political brinksmanship of recent months highlights what we see as
America’s governance and policymaking becoming less stable, less effective,
and less predictable than what we previously believed.

 

It is no news that this is not America’s century. China owns it. The downgrade, hours after markets closed on Friday, is the first time for the U.S. since it was granted an AAA rating in 1917.

 

Now S&P has done it, what is going to happen on Fitch and Moody’s. At least Moody’s is not quick to fire a downgrade if what Mark Zandi, the Chief Economist, statement is any indication in their thinking.

 

“Investors have voted and are saying the U.S. is going to pay them,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics. “U.S. Treasurys are still the gold standard.”

 

Technically, Tekedia thinks the AA+ is even too much. If U.S. has been another country, it would be in the junk status now. No strong parliamentary political leadership, no reserves – all you get is avalanche of problems. One thinks they get away from junk status. It is not a surprise but we wish they get their acts together to avoid being embarrassed further.

 

The full downgrade report is available here.

Nigeria Stock Exchange Stock Movement Is Disconnected From Earnings

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Have you noticed what has been happening in Nigeria’s stock exchange? Most of the companies that are reporting good earnings are not getting any love in their stock prices. It does seem that investors are not moved by the numbers the companies are reporting. This has been the big challenge in the nation’s exchange – the correlation between earning is not immediate on investor’s decision. You can return good growth, profits; yet, nothing happens. It is like the investors are not aware of your progress.

 

In the exchange, you can report a great number and still see your stock go down. Why? The  investors are looking beyond the numbers. It is like  – what is the fundamental behind those numbers?

 

What happened in 2008 was an eye opener to investors. They like good numbers but also do not believe all they see or read. They think the accounting profession in Nigeria is still evolving and weak. After all, most of the banks that needed help from CBN in 2009 were all audited and certified to be in clean state. Yet, there was rot in the system.

 

What moves markets in Nigeria is paying dividend. If you are a dividend paying company, you will get a lot of traction. Why? That is one thing investors truly believe in. At least they are paid and they get the money in their pockets. Why the stock can go up and go down,  a divided guarantees them financial security.

 

In the New York Stock Exchange, the same effect is taking shape. The present earning season is disconnected from the market. Most of the companies that returned good numbers were punished because of the economic crises. Investors are looking beyond the companies to the whole health of the economy. So, that shows one thing – companies exist in economies. Except Priceline, most companies have been beaten in the last few days in NYSE because of the debt ceiling debate, euro debts and general lackluster performance of the economy.

 

The Latest From Online Music Streaming Sector – Spotify Takes Command

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The arrival of Spotify in U.S. in July 2011 was well received. Celebrities like Britney Spears, Ashton Kutcher and Trent Reznor have pushed the marketing and promotion in Twitter to a new level. This company cannot be luckier when some A-listers are openly acknowledging they were using the product even before the government gave it go ahead to begin to stream music in U.S. There is no other better way to promote or introduce a product in the market than the way Spotify had it in the month of July.

 

Spotify is a Swedish DRM-based music streaming service offering streaming of selected music from a range of major and independent record labels, including Sony, EMI, Warner Music Group, and Universal.Launched in October 2008 by Swedish startup Spotify AB, the service had approximately ten million users as of 15 September 2010; about 1 million of whom were paying members.The service is, as of July 2011, only available in Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. (wikipedia)

 

This is the the latest from the Spotify buzz and online music sector in general:

 

  • Spotify will get into Facebook soon and users can then share music and also help friends know what their friends are playing and listening to
  • iTunes is lagging behind in this sector and is poised to be one of the failed projects under Steve Jobs in the last few years. Since its launch in Sept, Apple has not promoted it to users. It is losing steam and arguable a failed endeavor from Apple
  • Justin Timberlake is revamping Myspace since he co-bought it from News Corp. He wants to return the site to its root – music
  • Turntable.fm is helping people play DJ and then rate others based on their playing habits. This company needs a lot of work to compete in this sector very well.
  • Though Spotify has the agreements with the major music label owners like Universal, Sony,EMI and Warmer – an indeed a sign of approval and confidence from those that matter, it is yet to have a strategy for most developing world. This means that anyone with a good tech skill can replicate their model for local artists and record labels.

 

Fasmicro Trains On Apps and Embedded Systems At Owerri, Nigeria

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Two modules, independently delivered.

 

Module I: Mobility Computing & Android App Development

five days (call for date)

Module II: Embedded Systems -FPGA, Microcontroller

five days (call for date)

 

 

Venue: Fasmicro Head Office, 124a Okigwe Rd, Owerri, Imo State


Time: 9am -5pm

 

Cost:  N79,900 per module per participant. A participant that registers for both modules pays N139,900.


 

Summary

Android is an open-source cutting-edge mobile platform that has gained momentum in recent years. Developed by Google based on the Linux kernel and Java, it offers virtually limitless opportunities because of its open-source license. Embedded systems itself is a branch of microelectronics which has revolutionized the world of commerce and industry. This training will introduce participants to these core areas of modern technology.

 

 

Module I is a hands-on Android course designed to provide essential skills and experience with developing applications on Android mobile platform. Throughout the course, participants will develop real-life applications, which can serve as basis for their future Android projects. Eclipse and Android SDK are used as the development environment throughout the class.

 

Module II is a hands-on embedded systems program designed to impact practical experiences on building with microprocessors and FPGA. Real-life examples on Microchip PIC, Parallax SX and FPGA chips will be taught.

 

 

These are some challenging projects we have:

 

  • USB microscope developed with android tablet and a student can observe and send report online to the instructor. Your tablet becomes a display for microscope
  • RFID Android based supermarket inventory control—-using Android tablet to access and monitor inventory
  • Speed monitoring system for road safety——Android tablet interfaced with speed monitoring system
  • Security monitoring system or aid for security personnel—-In which Android tablet will be interfaced with wireless security cameras. This is a surveillance system
  • Fuel or fluid level inventory control —–holding your tablet,you can monitor and control fluid level anywhere in the world
  • Automation and process control —interfacing sensors, relays,speed controllers etc to Android tablet through micro-controller wirelessly
  • Home Automation that controls your electricity and water taps.

 

The goal is that after this workshop, participants can develop real life-applications or where applicable, introduce relevant courses in their tertiary institutions.

 

 

Facilities

We provide Android tablets for the training.  Besides, Fasmicro will provide the programming modules, Eclipse and Android SDK dev environments, microprocessors, required CAD tools, FPGA boards, computers, and course materials. All materials are retained by Fasmicro. If you need copies, please visit our store.

 

Audience

Our training is open to the public. We welcome schools planning to develop mobility computing and microelectronics courses in their programs as well as corporate clients that want to train their staff.  For hobbyists and students, there is no better opportunity to pick skills that matter. Register Today!


 

Registration

Payment details are here.

 Modules 1 and 2 Outlines

project outlines


Facilitators: External and in-house team

 

Cancellation Policy: 100% refund 4 weeks to start; 50% three weeks to start; no refund after three weeks.

 

Contact: Send comments, questions, etc to info@fasmicro.com
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