Showing posts with label Choose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Choose. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Five Reasons to Choose WiMax Immediately

Whether it's getting work done while constantly hopping from town to town or simply being able to check email without being tethered to a desk, there are plenty of reasons that people are hopping on board with the world of more portable websurfing. And while it's a nice change of pace to be able to check out email or putter around on Facebook via a smartphone, it's just not the same kind of experience with checking out the net that it is to enjoy the world wide web from a more conveniently sized computer screen.

For those who are interested in making a leap to a more mobile method of being on the web, sometimes it seems as though Wi-Fi and WiMax provide the same kind of approach to moving around more freely, but the fact is that one is definitely not the same as the other. Here are five reasons that those who are considering making an upgrade to a more portable online lifestyle should nix the Wi-Fi in favor of the true next-generation option immediately.

#1 - No lagging connections. For those who are getting online from online cafes where there are shared signals, the chances of being able to do anything speedy when the place is packed are slim to none. Avoid that altogether by not having to be sharing the same network, and being on a network that does not lag, thanks to its magical 4G quickness.

#2 - Don't pay for Wi-Fi. Whether it's a busy airport packed with delayed travelers or a chain Starbucks, there are plenty of places where popping open a laptop and sitting down to work doesn't happen for free. And instead of paying for a service that in all likelihood has already been paid for at home, only shell out cash once a month for the chance to see the net.

#3 - Move around the house. When people set up Wi-Fi at home, sometimes the signal isn't strong enough for it to actually change things up in terms of being able to get online and have things accessed from multiple locations. So it's incredibly crucial to actually be able to have a signal that carries. Being on a network that's nationwide means not having to worry about this kind of problem, which is definitely a whole lot better than being stuck with something that doesn't actually manage to get the job done.

#4 - Feel more professional. Actually getting to work from everywhere is a far more pleasant experience than being in a situation where it's just a bunch of stress that focuses around being able to actually get work done and spending all of the time trying to figure out exactly whether or not it's going to be feasible to have work in on time given the situation with lacking signals and crossed wires. Wi-Fi and its shortcomings are designed to make work from the road more difficult, while WiMax makes it easier to deliver.

#5 - Be a step ahead. It's the direction that the net is moving in anyway, so those who are serious about success should understand that it makes a lot more sense to embrace the change.


Friday, February 4, 2011

How Do We Choose a Business Mobile Phone?

It helps you communicate, brings you the latest news, is entertaining you when you're on the way back home and it helps you in everyday work. No, it's not the best friend or a personal assistant; it is just your mobile phone. In recent years, mobile technology became so advanced, that nowadays phones have more power than computers had 8-10 years ago. Business mobiles also known as "smartphones" allow entrepreneurs to have their office with them at all times without carrying a laptop or thousands of cases.

Sim free smartphones are equipped with fast internet connection and can support multiple applications at once: view documents, movies, send emails, project images, or find a route via the GPS application. Some would say that the only things that these advanced phones are not able to do are to prepare dinner and tidy up your house.

Due to the fact that on the market there are so many models with endless features and applications, the decision to buy a smartphone becomes more and more difficult. So how do we choose a smartphone that fits our needs?

Firstly, we should decide what we expect from a mobile device. Do we need to work with a lot of documents, PowerPoint files, videos or do we have to browse the Internet and respond to emails frequently? Secondly, before you buy any sim free phone, you should test it to see if you can get used to it, if it is easy to utilize and compatible with the applications that you are employing on a daily basis. Essentially, two things are extremely important for a business phone:

- The battery life:

Imagine that you have to stay at the office over the working hours or to arrive in a city you don't know anything - the last thing you want is battery to die. Therefore, looking for a device with good battery scores (at least two hours of talk time) and with a light charger that can be easily carried in a briefcase, becomes a priority. It would also be useful to choose a phone that can be charged via the USB cable, so you won't be forced to carry along a charger. And if you want to make sure that you are prepared unexpected disruptions, you could buy a replacement battery.

- Internet Access:

Even though you usually discuss business face to face or over the phone, the e-mail has an increasing role in the official communications. So it is compulsory to have a business phone that supports e-mail via a GPRS or EDGE connection. However, if you wish to download e-mail attachments, to talk on VoIP or to browse websites loaded with graphics or video content, your unlocked handset should be equipped with WiFi and should support 3G.

Other business functions that you might find useful are:

- QWERTY keyboard - full computer keyboard, which is practical for those who must write numerous e-mails or text messages;

- WiFi connectivity - allows you to connect to wireless internet networks. It offers fast and free data transfer, regardless of the network operator. Also, you can call different people for free is your phone supports VoIP applications;

- GPS - satellite navigation, perfect for business people who travel a lot;

- Encrypted passwords - in case that your phone is stolen no one could access data from it;

- A great agenda and an easy to organize calendar in order to use your phone as a planning tool when you schedule your business meetings.

- The phone must be compatible with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF formats - to let you receive, send, view and edit important documents.

Now that we've talked about the main features that you should be looking for at a business phone, here are some suggestions for smartphones that can be found on the UK market:

BlackBerry Bold 9700:

Keyboard - QWERTY

Autonomy during a talk: up to 5h

Autonomy in standby: up to 312h

Compatible USB Cable

GPS

Internet Connection: Wi-Fi, 3G, HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS, WAP 2.0, Email: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Push e-mail.

Can be used as a modem

Media: MP3 Player, Video Player

Samsung i900 Omnia

Keyboard - Touchscreen

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional

Marvell PXA312 624MHz processor

Internet connection: GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA - 7.2 Mbps, Wi-Fi

Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF)

USB

GPS

Talk time: 5 h

Standby time: 500 h

Handwriting Recognition

Media: MP3 player, video player, TV Out, Radio

Nokia E75

Keyboard - Standard and QWERTY

Operating system: Symbian OS, S60 rel 3.2

ARM 11 369 MHz processor

Internet connection: GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA - 3.6 Mbps, Wi-Fi

A-GPS Support

Nokia Maps

microUSB

Talk time: Up to 5 h 20 min

Duration in Standby: Up to 280 h

Media: MP3 player, Radio

Apple iPhone 4:

Keyboard touch

Internet connection: GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSDPA, Wi-Fi

USB v2.0

GPS

Google Maps

Talk time: 10 h

Duration standby: 300 hours

Media: iPod audio / video player, TV out,

Ability to download and install applications