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Friday, September 22, 2023
Things that smartphones replaced:

TV’s yellow pages camera map GPS device calculator alarm clock radio camcorder pay phone answering machine newspaper calendar VCR flashlight watch timer compass mail cookbooks airline tickets photo albums magazines money voice recorder scanners walkie talkie TV remote translator playing cards diaries travel guidebooks foreign phrasebooks portable speakers takeout orders by phone CDs DVDs encyclopedias photocopiers compact mirrors checks rulers address book rolodex dictionary 
White noise machines
Davigation devices
Translation devices Heads-Up displays PoS machines and credit/debit cards Smart-Home hubs Car keys
Paperweights



Things smartphones have taken away (subjective opinion):
  1. Peace of mind
  2. Privacy
  3. Being in / enjoying the moment
  4. Focus
  5. Attention
  6. Work free weekends
  7. Work free nights


Reference:
https://twitter.com/JonErlichman/status/1688924624552431618
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Saturday, January 07, 2017
With computers involved in most our daily activities, we are using the simplest of commands more and more, that is, "Copy-Paste". Dedicated single-click hardware buttons exist for basic functions like switching things like Power, Wi-Fi, etc On/Off, but not a single "Dedicated Copy-Paste Hardware Button" exists.

The conventional method of using the Copy-Paste function is through a mouse or through the keyboard-hotkey combinations. Both of these methods are not ergonomic as they involve the use of our hands and forearms in an "un-natural" way which causes Carpal tunnel syndrome in the long run.
Since the Copy-Paste function is one of the most used commands in computer-related work, it needs a special "Dedicated Copy-Paste Hardware Button" which would make the execution of this command much easier and simpler.

Here is a practical "Dedicated Copy-Paste Hardware Button" concept that can be applied:

Reference -
http://gadgets-stars.blogspot.com/2011/03/copy-paste-with-grace-and-haste.html
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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Design

  • Device type: Feature phone 
  • OS: Custom OS
  • Form factor: Candybar with QWERTY keypad
  • Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 9.9 mm (3.93 x 2.75 x 0.39 in) (Maximum)
  • Weight: 150g (5.29 oz) (Maximum)
  • Body: Main body and Accents: Metal (preferably Aluminium)  
  • Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass (latest)/Sapphire Crystal, Shatter proof, oleophobic coating
  • Keys: Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key, Flashlight key
  • Certification: IP68 certified, (dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes)

 

Display

  • Physical size: 1.5x2.67 inches, 2.5 inches (127 mm) (diagonally)
  • Resolution: 300 x 534 digits
  • Pixel density: 200 dpi
  • Technology: E Ink® Mobius (Electronic Paper Display)
  • Screen-to-body ratio: 33+%
  • Colors: 16-level grayscale
  • Features: Customizable always-on screen with Front-Light System which allows perfect readability even in the brightest sunshine.

 

Hardware

  • Processor: 1-core, 32-bit low power processor
  • System memory: 64 MB RAM (High-speed)
  • Built-in storage: 128 MB
  • Storage expansion: microSD up to 128 GB
  • Flash: LED Flashlight
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
  • Built in Power Bank
     

Battery

  • Stand-by time: up to 30 days (720 hours) (on 2G)
  • Talk time: up to 60 hours (on 2G)
  • Music play: up to 150 hours
  • Capacity: 5000 mAh
  • Type: Li-Po
  • Battery Weight: 100g (Maximum)

 

Multimedia

  • Speakers: Earpiece, Front speakers (Stereo) (Extremely Loud and clear) (With in-built Amplifiers) (Boomsound) 
  • Music Player: MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
  • Mic: Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

 

Technology

  • Network: 2G bands only, GSM 900 / 1800 (Universal Support)
  • Internet: GPRS Class 32 (for location coordination only)
  • Positioning: GPS, A-GPS

 

Connectivity

  • USB: MicroUSB v2.0+
  • Headphones connector: 3.5mm
  • Other: Infrared, Computer sync

 

Regulatory Approval

  • FCC measured SAR: Lesser than 0.8W/kg (For both Head and Body)

 

Cost  

  • Cost: $15, (€13), (£10), (Rs999) (Excluding Taxes and Shipping)
  • Warranty: 5 years
  • Colours: Black & White


Features:
Blacklist Number, Clock, Alarm, World Clock, Timer/Stopwatch, Unit Converter, Notes, Sound Recorder, CallLog, Speeddial,  Music, Messaging, Settings, Audio Profiles, Calculator, Calendar, Phone, Contacts, Dictionary, File Manager,  Games like Snake & Blackjack, GPS location, Home Screen Customisation & Shortcuts, Phone Lock, Screen Text Size, Vibration Customization, Colour Inversion, Phone Encryption.
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Thursday, July 23, 2015



Design

  • Device type: Smart phone 
  • OS: Any OS with an extensive App Market
  • Form factor: Candybar
  • Dimensions: 133 x 70 x 9.9 mm (5.3 x 2.72 x 0.39 in) (Maximum)
  • Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz) (Maximum)
  • Body: Main body and Accents: Metal (preferably Aluminium)  
  • Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass (latest version)/Sapphire Crystal, Shatter proof, oleophobic coating
  • Keys: Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
  • Certification: IP69 certified, (dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes)

 

Display

  • Physical size: 5.0 inches (127 mm)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
  • Pixel density: 441 ppi
  • Technology: Super AMOLED
  • Screen-to-body ratio: 75+%
  • Colors: 16,777,216
  • Touchscreen: Capacitive, Multi-touch
  • Features: Light sensor, Proximity sensor

 

Camera

  • Camera: 21 megapixels 
  • Flash: LED 
  • Aperture size: <F2.2  
  • Pixel size: 1 μm
  • Sensor size: 1/3'' sensor size
  • Features: Digital zoom, Optical image stabilization, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Autofocus (Phase detection), Voice activation, Self-timer, Touch to focus, Geo tagging, simultaneous HD video and image recording, face/smile detection,
  • Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets
  • Shooting Modes: Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode, HDR (photo/panorama)
  • Front-facing camera: 8MP, 1080p@30fps with front flash
  • Camcorder: 2160p (4K @30fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD @60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD @240 fps)
  • Features: Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Optical image stabilization

 

Hardware

  • System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series (latest version)
  • Processor: 8-core, 2 GHz, ARMv8-A/Krait, 64-bit
  • Graphics processor: Adreno 500 Series or Mali 800 series (latest version)
  • System memory: 4096 MB RAM (1600 MHz) / LPDDR4
  • Built-in storage: 128 GB
  • Storage expansion: microSD up to 2 TB
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

 

Battery

  • Actual real-life battery use: 7 days
  • Screen-on time: a minimum of 24 hours 
  • Stand-by time: 30 days (720 hours) (on 4G)
  • Talk time: 40 hours (on 4G)
  • Capacity: 5000 mAh
  • Type: Li-Po 
  • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min, 100% in 1 hour

 

Multimedia

  • Video playback: Supported formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, H.265
  • Speakers: Earpiece, Front/Bottom facing speakers (Stereo) (With in-built Amplifiers) (Boomsound)
  • Mic: Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

 

Technology

  • Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE (highest speed)
  • Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass

 

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth: 4.2+, A2DP, apt-X/LE
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5Ghz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • USB: USB 2.0+
  • Headphones connector: 3.5mm
  • Other: NFC, DLNA, Miracast, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

 

Regulatory Approval

  • FCC measured SAR: Lesser than 0.75W/kg (For both Head and Body)

 

Cost

  • Cost: $299, (€280), (£190), (Rs19,000) (Excluding all Taxes and Shipping)
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Friday, June 05, 2015
OS - Windows 10 (64 bit)
Thickness - <2cm, Weight - <1kg
Battery Life - 12 hours+ (3 Cell Battery)
Convertible - 360-degree rotatable double jointed hinge
Usable Modes - Laptop, Stand, Tent, & Tablet.
Processor - 2Ghz Quad Core Intel 4th Generation
GPU - Intel HD Graphics (Overclockable)
RAM - 2GB DDR3 1600Mhz (1.2GB Free)
Storage - 32GB eMMC (22GB Free)
Card Reader - Upto 128GB 4-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
Display - 10 inches, Anti Glare Corning Gorilla Glass (Heavy-duty, scratch & smudge-resistant)
Resolution - 1280x720 pixels (Aspect Ratio:16:9)
Connectivity - WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Miracast), Bluetooth
Ports - 2 x USB 3.0, HDMI, Card Reader
Input - 720p HD Camera, Inbuilt Microphone, Inbuilt Stereo Studio Quality Speakers
Build - Magnesium-alloy & Aluminium hybrid roll cage.

This Laptop is fundamentally better than "Raspberry Pi", "Chip" etc, as these devices need other components like a Display, Keyboard, Mouse, etc to run a limited number of OS's (Linux) which dont offer the compatibility Windows offers, whereas this laptop provides all the featues & components of a PC in a single $99 professional setup.
This laptop will help people in developing countries to rise parallel to the level(s) of our developed economies by using this simple full fledged Laptop PC for accessing the Internet, development, entertainment & everyday use.

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