First Computer of Modern Age

One of machine which resulted in todays technological advancements is no doubt a "Computer". Have we have thought from where Computer orginated. Yes we know that the Zuse Z3, made in 1941 is considered to be the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computing machine. But these machines were for commercial purpose only. The first computer machine brought into households which later became basis of modern computers, laptops and now tablet PCs is ZX81 Sinclare. BBC has more news on this first computer which could be read by visiting link.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12703674

Pic Source: http://www.kropotkin.co.uk/images/cgeuk05/functioning_zx81.jpg 

iPad 2 Launched

On 2nd March Apple has launched upgraded version of its Tablet under the tag iPad 2 with added capabilities. It is lighter, it is thinner, processor is faster and due to duel camera it supports video call very easily. It is important to note that Apple CEO Steve Jobs was present in the ceremony as he was on sick leave for a while. BBC has more news on this ceremony with a video as well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12620077

http://www.viralblog.com/mobile-and-iphone/ipad-2-compared-to-its-competition/#more-17084

Future of Apps

The researchers are planning to introduce web based Apps Stores where Apps will not required to be installed on our handset. It will run on sets with lesser capabilities, less space will be required and data will be safe on server as compared to on our handsets. BBC has a video on this with more details.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9412251.stm

iOS 4.3 is expected in next week

News for iPhone and iOS fanclub ... in a press conference in start of Marach 2011 Apple is introducing its iPad 2 version of Tablet PC. It is also expected that new version of iOS 4.3 will be revealed in this conference. Experts are telling that they have seen an NFC (Near Flied Communication) icon in pictures released for patent registration process. This means that iOS is expected to support NFC which will provide data share facility just like in bluetooth technology.

http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_43_is_ready_for_next_week_launch_iphone_5_might_have_nfc-news-2361.php

Pic Source: http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/apple-iphone-4/gal/ofic/gsmarena_003.jpg 

A valid Question!!

Is it the future ?? The robots are competing in a marathon.

Most of technologies and ideas we've seen in science fictions movies of 90s are true these days. I remember a movie of Will Smith in which he was a robot and kept feeling through out the movie that he is a human. In future if not near future, we'll be able to see robots working as sanitary workers in streets, working as traffic constables or even as bartenders dealing with customers. The 4 days marathon of robots in Japan is no doubt start of this imaginary future. The organizers of this race are confident that this race will turn up to an international event in future. BBC has more updates on this event.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12565909

Image Source: http://www.mitzvahmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/robot.jpg 

HTC Desire HD Vs. Samsung Galaxy S

My brother needs a smart phone. The phone which should be easily available in Pakistan and has optimum features till present. The problem is he don't like iPhone or in simple iOS. On the other hand he is a fan of Android due to its flexibility and customization. He is already using an android based phone of HTC make. Now he has limited options as iPhone is out of choice. My vote is with HTC, specially HTC Desire or HTC Desire HD if it is in budget. We also visited one of used mobile market recently for some window shopping and to get an idea or reviews of people who are selling various brands of smart phones. There is one problem, few colleagues of my brother has bought Samsung Galaxy S and now he became fond of its Super EMOLED display and battery life. Since he was busy in some software project, I have to do some R&D to get some better picture using my favorite Google. Due to certain restrictions of copyrighting I can not copy past videos and comparisons directly on my Blog but yes I can atleast provide links which I have used to do my research. These links are very useful for that person who don't like iPhone and still want to get a smart phone. You will also get some glimpses of iPhone 4G in this Blog or below links.

Phone Comparison - Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75YvokzYmrg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osMc2fUbjCs&feature=related

Phone Comparison - Specifications
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3115&idPhone2=3468
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/35611/htc-desire-hd-samsung-galaxy-s (a very good comparison)
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-Desire-HD-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S_id2586
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/htc-desire-hd-vs-iphone-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-716607
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/608794/htc_desire_hd_vs_samsung_galaxy_s.html
http://www.topbuzznews.net/1180/htc-desire-hd-and-samsung-galaxy-s-difference-between-the-most-powerful-and-spectacular-smartphones/
http://www.htcphones.net/htc-desire-hd-vs-samsung-galaxy-s/

Phone as per their manufacturers
http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirehd/overview.html
http://galaxys.samsungmobile.com/index_2.html?ver=high

User Opinions - Samsung Galaxy S
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9000_galaxy_s-reviews-3115.php

User Opinions - HTC Desire HD
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_hd-reviews-3468.php

Video Quality - Comparison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibTwGQIEDn0&feature=relmfu

Display Quality - Comparison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSKyRzDUelY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1-zJ-MPR0o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_vPxDDpMWg&annotation_id=annotation_373560&feature=iv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQkLMG3SBQ4&feature=related

Image Source
http://www.techdigest.tv/samsung%20galaxy%20s.jpg
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhhE1gr2Du9Jncgo3UP1SRpWzMFNnmBQp1ePZBBQ6FRGr3KzLnyte_VTaP5nEGieYN0iwtRj2PRNHV_4vbU-sYsIg9E1PGCHx-ly6ToRgmPmGvtxKNdjidrK-Z68pdWlR_uvE76SqHXxQ/s1600/htc-desire.jpg