Do you know what DSL is ?

DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. It is a service that makes the use of existing copper telephone wires for delivering data services at extremely fast speed rates. It does not hamper the existing telephone line. You can surf the Internet and talk on the phone, simultaneously.

DSL offers speeds that are around 5 to 25 times higher than a typical 56Kb dial-up connection. It is an always-on type of connection. This implies that websites would load quickly, downloads would be faster, buffering of videos would be fast and smooth and the domain of Online games would be illimitable.

Based on the types of service, DSL can be can be categorized in three divisions which are ASDL, IDSL and SDSL.

ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. It offers download speed of 1.5 Mbps and upload speed of 384 K. In order to acquire a ADSL connection, your location has to be within 3 miles of your local telephone office. Also, a DSL router is needed for this type of connection.

IDSL is a ISDN Digital Subscriber Line service which requires an ISDN router. It provides a connection speed of 144 K. in this type of connection distance is not a component to be considered.

SDSL means Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line. The speeds available under this type of DSL connection depends on the distance between your location and your local telephone office. The speed of downloads and uploads can go up to 1.1 Mbps.

Advantages of DSL

No installation of new wires is required. DSL uses the present telephone line to connect to the Internet. It provides extremely fast connection. Depending on the offer, you would not even have to pay for the DSL modem installation charges, since it is provided free by some of the companies on selection of the appropriate plan. The download rate is much higher in DSL connections. Many business organizations have gained the benefits of DSL. A DSL connection is very secure.

Disadvantages of DSL

The quality of your DSL connection depends on the distance between the DSL providers office and your location. Nearer you are, the better quality connection would you get. So, consumers located far from the local DSL office may face some trouble. DSL provide high speeds for downloading stuff but upload speeds are not that good.

DSL vs Cable Modems

The services provided through a cable modem can sometimes slow down or get hanged. It depends on the number of users accessing that particular service. But, in a DSL connection there is no such problem. The speed of DSL is consistent and high. This does not allow any kind of conjunction on the network. It provides more security than the cable modem connections. The popularity of DSL has risen to new heights which has resulted in disconnections and up gradations of the cable modem connections.

Nokia N810 -New Generation Internet Tablet

Nokia today introduced the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, a pocket-sized device able to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and Bluetooth mobile devices to make internet calls, check Google Mail or Facebook Accounts, watch videos on YouTube, update blogs using the device's slide-out keyboard along with its touch screen, or find the way using built-in maps and satellite navigation.

With the ability to check emails, read the latest gossip online or IM to friends, share moods on favorite social sites; call via Skype, or get closer by the Gizmo video chat - with the integrated VGA camera - users will never be far away from those they want to keep in contact with.

The N810 has an integrated GPS receiver which allows consumers to pinpoint their position and find a wide variety of points-of-interests using the pre-loaded maps. Upgrade to Wayfinder's voice-guided navigation for turn-by-turn directions and explore the world on foot or in the car.

The N810 offers up to 45 hours of music playback and memory to store up to 7,500 songs on an optional 10GB memory card. Its large 4.13-inch, 800 x 480 px resolution wide screen makes viewing images easier than traditional devices.

The N810 is powered by maemo Linux based OS2008, updatable also on the Nokia N800, the previous internet tablet generation hardware. The N810 features a customizable user interface and contains Mozilla based browser with Ajax and Adobe flash 9, Bluetooth headset support as well as video and audio features. The refreshed Video Gizmo, Skype and Rhapsody highlight some downloads available while Boingo Wireless, Earthlink and The Cloud enable Wi-Fi connectivity, across thousands of different locations globally.

The Nokia N810 is expected to start shipping mid November with an estimated retail price of $479.

Nokia N82 5MP - New Generation Camera Phone

Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N82, the latest mobile device optimized for photography, navigation and internet connectivity. The Nokia N82 lets users explore their surroundings and find their way with navigation and routing; document adventures with the high-quality imaging capabilities; and instantly share experiences with one click upload to the web.

Featuring A-GPS, 5-megapixel camera, Xenon flash, Carl Zeiss optics and internet connectivity, the Nokia N82 also incorporates all the multimedia computer features common to Nokia Nseries.

The powerful A-GPS and preinstalled Nokia Maps help explore and locate new places, whether in another country or just around the corner. All Nokia N82 standard sales packages come with a free voice guided navigation trial, and customers can purchase additional features, such as city guides and longer subscription to the navigation.

With access to more than 15 million points of interest, consumers can locate and navigate to the most interesting sights, bars or restaurants. Users can also send map excerpts and routes to friends by MMS or save map screen shots to the gallery.

With a 5-megapixel camera, Xenon flash and Carl Zeiss optics, the Nokia N82 delivers vivid photographs, even in low-light conditions. Fast camera activation, autofocus with a dedicated autofocus assist lamp, fast reloading between shots and DVD-like quality video capture make it a truly convenient and credible tool for capturing and telling life stories.

Thanks to the 2GB microSD card in the standard Nokia N82 sales package, users can store up to 900 high-resolution photos or up to 84 minutes of high quality video on the device.

With high speed Wi-Fi connectivity and one-click upload to online communities, the Nokia N82 makes sharing experiences and discoveries easy. When viewing a picture or video, simply one press of a button starts uploading it while carrying on using the device for other purposes.

Or users can impress their friends with multimedia slideshows - complete with music and effects - on the high resolution display or on a compatible TV.

The Nokia N82 comes with the new content driven 3D multimedia menu and includes a convenient orientation sensor that rotates the user interface automatically between horizontal and portrait mode. For quick and easy access to entertainment content, the Nokia N82 also supports the Ovi family of Nokia internet services, including Nokia Music Store, N-Gage games and Nokia Maps.

The Nokia N82 is available now in key markets with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of approximately 450 euros.

New Update for Symbian OS V9

Symbian Ltd. announced the availability of the latest evolution of the company's smartphone operating system.

Building on the success of the v9 family as a robust, secure, open and standards-based OS for smartphones, Symbian OS v9.3 includes incremental enhancements to phone performance and reducing time-to-market for handset vendors.

Symbian OS v9.3 is fully backwards compatible with previous versions in the v9 family. Symbian OS licensees currently have phones based on Symbian OS v9.3 in development, with product launches anticipated in 2007.

Symbian OS v9.3 includes:

Improved phone performance

- Shorter start-up times for phones and key applications
- Improved memory management resulting in more responsive applications and phone features ensuring smartphones work as quickly with better quality features as mid-range phones

Reduced development and ownership cost, and time to market

- New development tools
- Symbian OS awareness for the Eclipse/CDT IDE framework and Nokia's Carbide.c++ Development Tools for Symbian OS v9.3 phones
- Configuration tools to easily create and customise Symbian OS variants
- The Symbian Verification Suite to support compatibility and phone integration for creating Symbian OS variants, reducing time taken to customize phones for operators targeting different market segments
- A fully searchable on-line edition of the Symbian OS Library including a significant amount of new content

- Backwards compatibility from v9.1, easy migration for phone vendors, technology and third party software providers
- Reference design for Symbian OS v9.3 with Freescale and Nokia S60
- Hindi and Vietnamese language support for improved market coverage

Support for new hardware

- Native support for WiFi
- USB 2.0 on-the-go, allowing faster device connectivity

Support for key operator services and requirements

- Firmware over the air (FOTA) provisioning, FOTA allows network operators to provide OTA software upgrades or fixes lowering cost of ownership
- HSDPA support
- Introduction of IPSec for UMA service (Voice over IP)
- Improved 3GPP R5 support
- Native support for Push To Talk
- Java JSR 248 support

2 Version Luxury Phones Model for Nokia 8800

Nokia today unveiled the new Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte, two premium handsets aimed at discerning and style-conscious consumers. Bringing 3G capabilities to the Nokia 8800 series, the 8800 Arte and 8800 Saphire Arte feature an elegant and sophisticated design theme that takes inspiration from nature.

The Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte combine elegant appearance and functionality. On the surface, the metal and glass body gives the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte a sense of style, while under the skin functionality is driven by innovation. By tapping the steel surface below the display, an analogue clock appears. Incoming calls on a Nokia Arte handset can be silenced gracefully with the "turn-to-mute" feature - allowing owners to quiet their phone inconspicuously by turning over the phone, screen-side down. Other state-of-the-art features include:

- 2.0-inch QVGA 240x320 px, OLED display with up to 16 million colors
- 3.2-megapixel auto focus camera with 8x digital zoom
- 3G capabilities
- 1 GB built in memory space
- MicroUSB all-in-one-connector
- Anti-fingerprint coating on metal and glass

Both the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte feature a high-end metal and glass composition, creating their classic, iconic style. A smooth slide mechanism - comprised of state-of-the art ball bearings and a unique spring mechanism - ensures each handset is a pleasure to touch and behold. The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte adds to the sense of exclusivity by further enhancing its polished steel case with a genuine sapphire gem stone and an accent of soft leather, creating an even more rich, sensual feel.

Continuing a tradition of incorporating exclusive soundtracks in its premium handsets, Nokia has invited the internationally-acclaimed master producers Kruder & Dorfmeister to add their musical style by creating a unique compilation for these new devices. Owners of the Nokia 8800 Arte and Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte will be able to enjoy an exclusive videotrack and soundtrack composed by Kruder & Dorfmeister with visuals by Fritz Fitzke - adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to both handsets.

Each handset comes with an assortment of accessories. This includes the Nokia BH-803 Bluetooth headset with Active Noise Cancellation and touch sensitive volume adjustment. To add an element of sophistication and security, each handset comes with a leather pouch with a linen-lining and a separate matching desk stand.

The Nokia 8800 Arte will start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of 1000 EUR before taxes and subsidies. The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte will follow in the first quarter of 2008 and retail for approximately 1150 EUR before taxes and subsidies.