IPAD

You should know by now there is technology that can be taken anywhere

we start from its history to go,

iPad was first introduced by Steve Jobs, CEO (which stands for Chief Executive Officer) of Apple Inc.. in Apple Special Event taking place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, USA, on January 27, 2010. This product is designed as a digital device that sits between a smart phone (smartphone) and a portable computer (laptop). Apple Inc. iPad plans to start marketing in the United States (U.S.) from 3 April 2010, with price range starting from 499 U.S. Dollar (USD) up to 829 USD. But U.S. citizens are able to order these products began on March 12, 2010 through the Apple Online Store.

Specifications:

Apple has so far been announced are two types of models iPad. Model Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, weighing 680 grams which will be marketed 3 April 2010 and the model of the 3G + Wi-Fi that allows users to use the HSDPA network with a weight of 730 grams, which will be marketed in the late April 2010. This product has a multi-touch screen design with a 9.56x7.47 inch wide screen 9.7 inches, or about 25 centimeters (cm), which features a LED backlight with IPS technology (short for In-Plane Switching), a resolution of 1024x768 pixels, flash memory drives starting from the range of 16 gigabytes (GB) to 64 Gb, processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) Apple A4, lithium-polymer battery that can last up to 10 hours of use, supports playback of AAC audio formats, MP3, VBR, audible, apple lossless, AIFF and WAV, and supports up to 720p H.264 video formats,. m4v,. mp4,. mov, and MPEG-4. In addition there are also Bluetooth 2.1, digital compass, GPS, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), dock connector, built-in speaker, microphone, 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack and use the same operating system with the system iPhone operation.

Application:

Inside the iPad, in addition to common features such as the home screen, contacts (contacts), calendar and notes there are also a number of applications such as:

1. Safari: a web browser that can be used to access various Internet sites, like Google, Yahoo, Myspace, Flickr, Apple or social networking sites like Friendster, Twitter, Facebook and Plurk.
2. Mail: an application that allows users to view electronic mail (email) and this feature can work with almost all the leading providers such as Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, or Windows Live Hotmail.
3. iTunes: an application that can be used to browse and download music, television, video and podcasts via the iTunes Store. ITunes application that is in the IPAD can be synced with iTunes on the MacBook or the user's computer.
4. iPod: an application that is able to organize and play music, just like those found on other Apple products like iPods or iPhones.
5. Photo: an application that can be used to store, organize and view photos. Users not only can see the photos by date and the event, but also based on the face or the place where the photo was taken. Users can also synchronize a photo to the iPad from your Mac or PC via iTunes or transfer photos from digital cameras to the iPad via the iPad camera connection kit.
6. Video: the application used to watch various types of videos, ranging from film to High Definition (HD), podcasts, TV shows to music videos on the go while users are on the plane though.
7. App Store: used to download applications that amounted to almost 150,000. App Store provides applications for Apple products with a variety of categories, ranging from games, lifestyle, education and so forth. Applications contained in the App Store can be downloaded for free by users but some are charged a fee.
8. Youtube: This application can be used to allow users to see different types that exist in the Youtube videos without the need to access the site.
9. iBooks: an application that is used not only for reading only, but also browse and buy books using digital format (e-books) from the iBookstore. This application can be downloaded on the App Store for free, but unfortunately these new applications available in the U.S. alone.
10. iWork: applications are also available on the Mac, which consists of Keynote, Pages and Numbers. This application can help users create presentations, documents, or spreadsheets.
11. Maps: applications that can be used to view the map from above with high resolution through satellite imaging. In addition to looking at the map, users can also search the location of places or routes from one place to another.

Price IPAD:

For the price IPAD itself is still in bundling the price iPad 3G Telkomsel Telkomsel is marketed, according to Gideon fairly cheap when compared to the price of 3G iPad that is now being entered into Indonesia without through official distribution channels. In the market, the iPad 3G in Indonesia are being sold with prices ranging from Rp 11 million

about this IPAD i hope to add his knowledge of sophistication, but certainly in INDONESIA still fairly expensive

Hero Honda’s Q3 PAT decelerates 20%

Does the profit de-growth signal that India’s largest two-wheeler maker has hit the bumps?

Hero Honda has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent times. First, it was the break-up with the Japanese partner which came as a major shocker, and then uncertainty over royalty payments followed by a host of other news that hit confidence in the country’s largest two-wheeler maker. And now the news about its lower profits in the December 2010 quarter further disappoints.

The company which makes popular models such as Passion, Karizma and hugely successful Splendor, today said that its net profit fell by 20% on a year-on-year basis to Rs 429 crore during the Q3FY11, compared to Rs 535.7 crore in the same quarter a year ago, led by a sharper decline in margins to 11.2% from 17.2%, during the said period.

Reportedly, the management has warned that the company’s margins would remain under pressure in the short-term.

In contrast, arch rival, Bajaj Auto had earlier reported strong Q3 numbers for FY11, with its net profits recording y-o-y growth of over 40% to Rs 667 crore and top line jumping nearly 27% to Rs 4177 crore. This was despite a rise in the company’s raw material cost during the December 2010 quarter. 

A section of market analysts have expressed concern over Hero Honda’s growth post-the termination of the 26 years long joint venture between India’s Hero Group and Japanese auto giant Honda. These have also been reports in the media about the Indian partner seeking to dilute its stake in the company. 

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Tags: Hero Honda, Two-Wheeler,  Honda, world's largest motorcycle company, Third quarter results, Q3, 2011.

Maruti forays into Premium segment with Kizashi

India's largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki is now entering the premium car segment through its new offering Kizashi after it failed with two earlier attempts through Grand Vitara and SX4. This time around though, the company has left no stone unturned in making Kizashi.

Hold your breadth as we bring you the specs, the car houses a 2.4 liter petrol powertrain, comes with an all wheel drive option and features a sporty aggressive look, no doubt, the engineers have toiled hard at the drawing room designing this beauty.

The car which comes both in manual and CVT (continous variable transmission), first of its class in India, is competitively priced between Rs. 16.50-17.50 Lakhs and is set to give a tough fight to existing players from Honda Accord, Toyota Camry to Skoda who have been ruling the Indian roads for long.

2.4 Liter VVT petrol Engine

Max Power around 176 BHP / 131 KW @6500 rpm

Torque – Data not available

2 Wheel Drive / 4 Wheel Drive Options available

Transmission Options – CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) Automatic Or 6 Speed Manual

18 Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheel

Keyless entry

Push Button Start Stop

All 4 Power Windows

Electrically controlled outside rear view mirrors

Electrically controlled height adjustable seat

Automatic climate control system

Crystal Glass Headlamps

Fog Lamps

Steering Mounted Audio Controls

Integrated Central console with USB support

Large boot space

Leather trims on door

Chrome plated inside door handles

Body colored bumpers and outside door handles

Elegant Styling

EPS (Electronic Stability Program) with traction control

ABS (Antilock Braking System)

Up to 8 Airbags

Low NVH levels because of superior body design

i-AWD system

Aerodynamic Body Design

Rigid Suspension Design

Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Glove box with illumination

6 Airbags for safety

ARAI certified mileage of 12.53 KMPL with CVT and 12.45 with 6 speed manual transmission

Integrated CD/ MP3 / USB Audio System in the central console

Cruise Control System

Watch out this space, as we bring you the latest news from the auto world, until then, its Venky Signing Off!

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Can IBM's LotusLive Symphony take on Microsoft Docs?

After Google Inc. onslaught on Microsoft’s Cashcow – Microsoft Office, through its Online Google Docs, Big Blue is also following the suit to compete on the Cloud through its LotusLive Symphony Suite, an online office productivity suite, which enables the users to create, edit and share the documents and spreadsheets from Lotus Live via multiple locations.

With more and more users thronging on to tablets and smartphones to connect on the social platforms, online office applications are soon to become table stakes in the coming years. According to Research firm IDC, the global market for cloud based computing is expected to triple to $1.8 billion by 2014. However, there is also

As iPad set the world on fire through its tablet, other players from Samsung, Motorola, Toshiba, Acer, LG and ZTE to Indian players like Adam and others are intensifying the competition to grab a pie, this will only augur well for the developers and cloud-computing industry who are coming up with new ways to store documents online, which has forced even Microsoft to go the Cloud computing way.

However, on the downside though, despite the rising popularity of online document management systems over cloud based computing, majority of users would still prefer the traditional way of storing data on their personal desktops/laptops, without ever worrying about the privacy and security issues that otherwise haunt online. So for now, there’s no threat to the old warhorse Microsoft Office from Microsoft’s table, which has been ruling for over 2 decades.

So watch out this space for more news and updates from the computing world.

Venky, Signing Off!

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Family Reunion Dinner on Lunar New Year Eve

Reunion Dinner, a traditional dinner that all family member will come back from outstation or anywhere else to dine with family tonight. also called as reunion dinner. i believe most parents out there awaits for this moment everyear.


preparation for the dinner. almost ready, yummy, really long time didn't taste my mom cooks.can't wait for that.


HohoHo, the reunion dishes is ready!! come on come on!! i can't wait to taste it. arr... waiting is torturing!


ok.. yummy.. before the reunion start, let have a photo of everybody. smile!! ok continue the dinner. yummy~ mom cooks always the BEST or the BEST!!

CoCo: A New Kid on ‘Banking’ Block

A proposal by Britain’s Barclays to use CoCo as a remuneration tool is being watched closely by peers.

Don’t confuse it with a new Swiss candy or a soft drink brand. CoCo is a bold, new concept which is being explored by banks in Europe as a revolutionary tool to revamp their compensation mechanism (read: bonus). The British financial giant, Barclays is reportedly looking to issue CoCos, subject to regulatory approval, to its senior employees in a bid to overhaul its compensation strategy that could help it navigate any crisis-like situation, such as the global financial crisis of 2008, better. Crisis-hit big European and US financial institutions (remember AIG) had recently come under scathing attack from the regulators and experts for issuing fat bonuses to their senior management even as they had to be bailed out by their respective governments. Now by using CoCo as a ‘bonus currency’ (as some experts call it), the issuers might hope to buy peace with critics. However, the utility of CoCos goes beyond as a mere compensation tool as several banks in Europe are looking to issue such bonds to recapitalize them to meet tougher Basel III and regulatory norms in their own nations.

CoCos or Contingent Convertible bonds are a kind of hybrid instruments. According to David Bishop, Ethan Zuofei Liu, Patrick Murray and Téa Solomonia of State University of New York, “Contingent Convertible bonds (CoCos) are debt instruments that must transform into shares of equity or are written off upon a triggering event.” The trigger event, they suggest, could be determined either by regulatory assessment or objective bank losses. So, the bonds become effectively worthless if the financial viability (a major trigger) becomes questionable. That means the employees have every incentive to make sure their institution’s remain financially strong. It also serves as an effective recapitalization tool if the issuer’s tier-I capital falls below a threshold or specified limit.

So far, two financial institutions which have issued CoCos include Lloyds Bank and another by Rabobank. In case of Lloyd Bank which issued these bonds in November 2009, the conversion is contingent upon the trigger event of Core Tier 1 leverage ratio falling below five per cent, while in case of Rabobank, in case trigger event happens it would lead to write-off of 25% of the principal amount.

“[They] are interesting as a pay device on two counts,” FT quoted a leading European banker as saying, who further added, “They (CoCos) give an employee downside and don’t incentivize strategies that would ramp the share price in the short term, as equity can. At the same time, they could count towards core capital.”

As regulators and bankers across the globe look for preemptive measures to prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial cataclysm, CoCos appear as a ray of hope. But will they deliver? “An inherent problem within banking finance is the risk of panic: when a bank needs to convert hybrid debt into equity, it sends a clear signal to investors that the bank is in trouble. These investors are then tempted to withdraw their investments, making the initial problem much worse. CoCo bonds are emerging as the most concrete new idea for solving these inherent problems,” comments peo.cambridge.org.

However, CoCos do suffer some drawbacks. A major concern about CoCo’s effectiveness is about the trigger event. According to Prof. Theo Vermaelen of the prestigious INSEAD, France, is that “how should the trigger be set?” “In the case of Lloyds the trigger is based on regulatory capital ratios, which are only computed once every quarter. Such a mechanism will not work in a situation where a bank capital structure deteriorates rapidly,” he writes in his article, “Message to Basel: Another way to avoid bank bailouts,” published in Wall Street Journal. “For example, Citibank had a Tier 1 capital ratio that was measured at 11.8 per cent in December 2008, at the height of the financial crisis. This means debt holders are not likely to get their money back, which makes the bonds very expensive, and reduces their attractiveness as an alternative to simply issuing equity.” He proposes a new framework, Call Option Enhanced Reverse Convertible or COREC in which the trigger is based on market values, and not "old" capital ratios and also, the design protects equity holders against dilution caused by manipulation and/or market panic. 

Whatever, European banks, for now, it seems, are liking CoCos.

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How to Set Yourself Up for Promotion

When are you next up for promotion?

LinkedIn released interesting data recently about the best months of the year to get a promotion. In the United States, the most popular months are January, June, and July. Since June and July are right around the corner, now's a good time to think about how to set yourself up for good news.

Of course, a promotion isn't automatic. You have to prove that you're a problem-solver who is ready to take on more responsibilities, and that you've worked hard to deserve that next step.

Here are a few areas to focus on that will help you climb the corporate ladder this year:


1. Build relationships.

Just like most job opportunities occur through referrals, your next promotion is likely to be influenced by how well your colleagues perceive you and your work. In addition to your smarts, problem-solving abilities, and an accomplished track record, your relationships within the company will help pave your way to the next level.

[See How Perfectionism Hurts Your Career.]


2. Demonstrate your value to the company.

In as much detail a possible, keep a record of how your efforts have helped the company. Take note of all of your accomplishments as they happen and quantify them. Show how you saved your company $100,000 or reduced spending by a certain percentage, and record these accomplishments regularly. If not, you risk forgetting them. These notes will not only help you build a better case for a promotion, they'll also set you up for a solid transition to a new company when it comes time to take that route.



3. Ask for it.

Don't sit around waiting for your manager to offer you new opportunities. Your career progression isn't his top priority; it's only your top priority. Make an effort to ask for more responsibility and show your company that you're ready and interested to learn new skills. And when you ask for what you want, be prepared with to make a strong case for yourself by showing your value to the company and having co-workers who support you.

[For more career advice, visit U.S. News Careers, or find us on Facebook or Twitter.]


4. Keep score online.

Use online tools to stay in front of your boss, mentors, and colleagues who will help you move along your career path. Experts at LinkedIn suggest one way of doing this is to document the milestones in your career by requesting quality recommendations. If a client praises you for your work on a specific project, ask if they feel comfortable writing you a recommendation on LinkedIn. Not only does it look good on your profile, but your network will be notified of your recent recommendation, which reminds them what a great job you're doing.

 
[ Lindsay Olson is a founding partner and public relations recruiter with Paradigm Staffing and Hoojobs, a niche job board for public relations, communications and social media jobs. She blogs at LindsayOlson.com, where she discusses recruiting and job search issues. ]



[ Lindsay Olson, On Friday 28 January 2011, 0:25 SGT ]