Measuring your Bandwith

I have used www.speakeasy.net/speedtest as a way to measure the speed of my bandwidth using the Seattle server. My results came out to be 2636 kbps for the download speed and 512 kbps for the upload speed. If you didn't know, "kbps" means kilobits per second.The results will vary because of different service providers, like Shaw Communications (Cable) and Telus (ADSL). To measure your own bandwidth, follow the link above, or simply copy it into another window, choose a server and wait for the results to come in (for both download and upload speeds).

Blackberry Javelin 8900

The smartphone that is my favorite as of right now has got to be the Blackberry 8900. This phone possesses features a computer would have like games, applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Wi-Fi, a 3.2 mega pixel auto focus camera, a great keyboard (qwerty) and a smaller screen unlike other phones, but higher 480 x 360 pixel resolution. Aside from all the applications and programs on the phone itself, another reason why I like this phone is because it is not as chunky, or heavy or wide as other phones are. It's small and compact but is full of great apps! I have this phone and really enjoy it, it's not as complicated to work as it may seem because it resembles and works just like a computer. It often gets confused with the Blackberry Bold because of its look. I have done a comparison against the Blackberry Bold and the Blackberry Javelin 8900. Under Size and weight the Javelin is proven to be a bit smaller and lighter. Under the heading, "Voice Input/Output", the Bold lacks a headset jack whereas the 8900 does. The 8900 seems to be better in Media player. The comparison goes on to show that the 8900 has a higher resolution pixel color display.

For further information or a comparison against different Blackberry Smartphones visit:

http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/compare/product-attr-compare.jsp?products=946&products=1367

10 Free Must Have Blackberry Applications

As everyone knows the latest gadget everyone has or is getting this year are the Blackberry phones. These mobile phones are more than just a phone, they are like portable computers that can fit in your purse and even your pocket! Its many features is what attracts individuals to buy this product. I have the Blackberry 8900, and it features: Windows Live Messenger, Blackberry Messenger, Wi-Fi, E-mail and applications such as: Word to go, Sheet to go, and even PowerPoint to go, these applications resemble the Microsoft programs: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Having read an article about free applications I became even more interested in the Blackberry. It already has everything a phone and computer needs what else can it have to make it better? Well the answer is: free applications!

One of the ten applications that interested me was Google Mobile, this allows the user to a one-stop access to Google Gmail. ISkoot is an application where the user can receive and send Skype calls using ISkoot for those who have Skype this may be an application you may want to download for your Blackberry. There is further information on the applications. Don't waste time! Customize your Blackberry Smart phone now!

For the complete list of free applications for your Blackberry follow the link:

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=Mobile+and+Wireless&articleId=9125000&taxonomyId=15&pageNumber=1

PS. To learn more about one specific application click the name of the application you would like to learn about.

Python: Computer Programming

In ICT 12, we are working with a program called, Python. Python is a program that is designed for the user to use specific codes to make a program. As an appropriate topic, there is an interesting story on Python. Although, it talks about a major Python update, Python Version 3.0, my class as well as I will not be working with it.

For more details on this story and about Python follow the provided link:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10113479-92.html?tag=mncol;title

Digital Cameras

In the following link, you will find a list of about 90 digital cameras, all with their name, price, and supplier. Among these camera's there is the Canon EOS-1DS Mark III, which costs an outstanding $8000; and if that wasn't a surprise already, before you can even use it the lens still has to be purchased! That may sound unreasonable but among the list are very many reasonable, yet still very stylish cameras. Take for example, the Olympus FE-360, it's affordable at only $129.99. It's slim, has a long-lasting, rechargeable battery, a wide range of shooting modes and much more features. This list also provides a link when clicked on to give more information about a camera you are interested in. I myself really like the Olympus FE-360 because of its slim build and because of how many different features it possesses, the price also helps with why I like it. It also comes in silver, pink, and blue!

Follow the link provided and start taking pictures!

http://www.ndrs.org/cameras/

PS: feel free to comment about which camera you are interested in!

Twilight!

The movie release of Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer, has been a worldwide phenom among young teenage boys and more so, girls. The story tells of a girl who moves to a small town called Forks, and unexpectedly falls in love with a boy named Edward, whom she later discovers to be a vampire! What happens when the person we're supposed to fear is the person we can't live without? That is the question Bella, the main character, has to deal with throughout the course of the book. The movie and book can be classified under the genre of romantic-thriller. It is a must read book!

Trism for the iPhone: Game Makes Big Dollars

This game created by Steve Demeter closely resembles the mobile puzzle game, "Bejeweled". Apple is allowing customers to develop games and sumbit it to them. This makes it even easier for people who love games and have a knack for developing them to hit it big! I guess playing games pays off... BIG!

For furthur information about this new and popular game follow the provided link:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/11/18/iphone.game.developer/index.html