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Living in the modern world today it is almost impossible not to own some kind of mobile electronics. Cell phones have become commonplace even in impoverished third world countries. Laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players are also wildly popular and have made their way into all countries and societies. These devices have become an integral part of our daily lives.

Due to the mobility and value of these items, they are favorites with thieves. They are easy to move and also resell quite easily. Although electronics manufacturers are going to greater lengths to make mobile electronics more hardy and resistant to possible accidental damage they remain reasonably fragile. For these reasons, it is a good idea to insure these devices against theft and damage. But you need to look out for some common traps which could leave you underinsured or overpaying on insurance.

There are a number of options available to you when it comes to insuring these devices and, as usual, you get what you pay for. This does not mean you need to take out the most expensive insurance on these devices, it simply means you might want to consider paying a little more to ensure you are not left out of pocket or with an inferior replacement device in the event of theft or damage.

Normally you will be offered standalone cover by the store that sells you the device. These will typically cover loss due to theft, loss in public places, damage and also if it is lost when your vehicle is car jacked. This will not cover loss due to negligence, wear and tear or if the unit is lost from an unattended car. Accessories are also usually excluded from cover.

You can also add your expensive mobile gadgetry to your existing household contents policy. This could be a bad idea though, as you would need to add all sorts of extra cover to insure the device when it leaves your house. However, insuring your mobile device under the all risk section of your policy will typically cover the mobile device in question regardless of its location at the time of loss. There is a catch though. Insuring these mobile devices under the all risk section carries a significant premium. In addition, the deductible could be pretty harsh. Setting a fixed deductible rather than a percentile deductible will increase the monthly rate, but relieve the stress of having to fork out a big chunk of cash in the event of loss.

Ultimately how you choose to insure your mobile goodies is up to you and what you can afford, but it is definitely unwise to skimp on this kind of cover. Ask about insurance when you purchase your mobile electronic items and also go to the trouble of shopping for insurance. Using insurance comparison sites can help you save time and money. These sites will give you an idea of what the average premium is for the items you wish to insure and they typically provide information on how these policies work.

If you think all touch mobile phones are the same you are sadly mistaken. With the pace of technology growing by leaps and bounds the ways and means that are developed for touch screens is amazing and slowly phones with buttons are becoming phased out by the new phones on the block. There are three main types of touch screen mobile phones: resistive screen, capacitive touch screen and Infrared touch screen.

Resistive screens can be used with any object touching the screen. More pressure is required to press the button compared to the other two types. How the resistive touch sensitive screen works is: there are two layers of the screen, electricity flows through both layers and when you touch one layer it must contact the other and the information associated with the touch is sent to the processor of the phone.

Capacitive touch sensitive screens come in two different types, the first type can recognize multiple touches at the same time while the other cannot. How they work is simple, they must be touched with something that has a flow of electricity, such as a human finger. When the current changes its flow, the processor of the phone is notified of the change and pinpoints the area of contact. These types of screens cannot be worked by just any object, the object must have some flow of electricity going through it to function. For those not in the know, capacitive screens can be mistaken as heat sensitive screens because of this fact.

Infrared screens are the most expensive type of screen, but they also provide the most sensitive type of screen. Infrared screens come in two types, optical and heat touch sensitive screens. Optical work with the typical infrared rays and a gentle touch will register in the processor of the phone to locate where you’ve touched the phone. The heat sensitive touch screen will do basically the same thing, except it responds to the warmth of whatever is touching the screen. This can be a drawback on a cold day however.

Today, mobile phones have become as much of a necessity as a fashion accessory. People who are on the lookout for new phones primarily consider the form factor and the design of the mobile phones that they will be using next.

It is no wonder why there are even ‘designer’ mobile phones which have cropped up. Despite the fact that they are lacking in some essential features, these fashion phones or designer phones have become successful because a lot of users like them for their designs alone.

Now, if there is one company which has been able to manufacture a line of sleek, stylish and fashionable phones, that is none other than Nokia.

The world’s leading mobile phone manufacturer has almost 100 Nokia mobile phone units designed – and their list is growing. This is the reason why the Nokia brand has remained a staple in the telecommunications industry.

They know exactly what catches the attention of their loyal subscribers when it comes to the mobile phones that they want to own – which is why the company releases new mobile phone models regularly.

The New Nokia 7310 Supernova

Low-end, mid-range and high-end phones are the types of mobile phones manufactured by Nokia. Those who are looking for a cost-effective, mid-range mobile phone which gives them value for their money may want to look at the new Nokia 7310 Supernova.

What makes the Nokia 7310 unique is the fact that it caters to fashion-conscious users who may or may not be a member of the younger generation of Nokia users.

Nevertheless, style and fashion is something that you should not compromise when you are using mobile phones – and this is exactly what you will get from the Nokia 7310 mobile phone.

Nokia 7310 Supernova Specifications

To have an idea whether this phone has what you are looking for or not, here is a list of the Nokia 7310 Supernova features:

- 2-inch 240×320 pixel TFT display with 16 million colors
- Symbian S20 OS
- Bluetooth with A2DP connectivity
- FM stereo
- Advanced music player
- 2-Megapixel camera with video, TV-out
- 20GB internal memory
- up to 4GB storage with microSD card

A Splash of Colours from the Nokia 7310 Supernova

This line of phones is stylish in the sense that you can easily interchange the stylish covers to suit your mood and style.

Check out the range of colours for the phone and the interchangeable covers available when you purchase the Nokia 7310:

- Steel blue
- Wasabi green
- Candy pink
- Mushroom silver
- Plum jam
- Electric blue
- Yellow mellow
- Espresso brown

You can easily modify the look that you want to have with the fun colours and stylish covers of the Nokia 7310 Supernova mobile phone. Naturally, the standard phone features that Nokia has been known for is still present.

All in all, if you are looking for a mid-range phone that will suit your moods and style, the Nokia 7310 Supernova is the phone for you.

Firstly, it’s vital to point out that this short report is NOT one of my many tips or secrets related to saving an absolute fortune on your Mobile Phone expenses. It’s about something even more serious and that is – your health and quality of life!

Now it’s important for me to mention at this stage that I am not a scientist or a doctor, however being a person closely involved in the mobile phone industry for many years I wanted to give you a strong insight into the concerns about Mobile Phone Radiation and the protection you need from EMR (Electro Magnetic Radiation). You can then draw your own conclusions on this subject and make your own decisions.

Later in this report, I will give you some tips and pointers to ensure you are far less at risk by using some simple mobile phone radiation protection techniques!

Ok, so let’s get straight into it shall we?

In 2001 a leading Australian Scientist began researching a link between Mobile Phones and Cancer. These were some of his findings:

Phone companies are insisting that mobile phones only omit low levels of radiation, but tests have shown that even exposure to low levels of radiation CAN be harmful

Long periods of time exposed to EMR can cause changes to cell structure and could ultimately lead to brain tumours
In June of 2004 a prominent neurosurgeon also carried out some research between Mobile Phones and Brain Tumours. Some of his findings were:

A 40% increase over the last 20 years (since the beginning of Mobile Technology) in Brain Tumours

Brain Tumours are now the No:1 threat for children overtaking LEUKAEMIA

Most of his Tumour patients had developed these Tumours just above the ear on the same side that they use their mobile phone

Strange Coincidence or FACT? Certainly it’s enough information to make you stand up and take notice.

Some other interesting facts to come out of tests on this subject were:

EMR (Electro Magnetic Radiation) can cause problems with the following:

The Reproductive System

Your Eyes

Memory and Reaction Times

Sleeping Patterns

Headaches, Dizziness and Nausea

Now don’t panic just yet because there are some ways to reduce your exposure to EMR or what’s commonly known as “Mobile Phone Radiation”

Here are some TIPS that I would recommend – for protection against mobile phone radiation.

First and foremost – try to reduce the AMOUNT of calls you make and receive on a mobile phone and where possible use your home phone. (Now here’s a Quick tip on this point too: – try to avoid the cordless phone because they are not much better!)

Take a look at the actual LENGTH of your calls because the longer the call the higher the possibility of more exposure to radiation.

I’m sure that if you’ve ever had an extremely long call you will recognise the signs like excessive heat around the ear area. This should be avoided as often as possible

Remember that if you’re using a portable hands-free (with a speaker & cord that runs up into your ear) you are NOT necessarily safe.

A controversial test in the UK had shown that radiation can actually travel up the cord and into your ear which can be even more harmful accelerating the damage being done.

Try to avoid keeping the phone ON or NEAR your body because there have even been links to infertility in men – (Frightening isn’t it!)

Ensure you get your point across and get off the phone! In other words, use your mobile phone for what you NEED to say and then end the call as soon as you can…

I wouldn’t recommend using your mobile to make lots of SOCIAL CALLS (these are usually quite lengthy in nature)… You could be frying your head while you’re gossiping.

Also avoid long calls BEFORE going to bed. Tests show that your quality of sleep suffers greatly as a result.

Finally, the best recommendation I can give is EXACTLY what I do myself and that is…

You might like to consider getting yourself a mobile phone with an inbuilt SPEAKERPHONE – In other words a Mobile Phone that has an inbuilt HANDS-FREE feature to give you ultimate mobile phone radiation protection!

This way you’ll be able to actually place the mobile phone infront or away from you – for example on a table, and speak and listen to the other person – WITHOUT having the Mobile Phone near your head or ANY part of your body for that matter…

It could take 10-15 years before we really know the TRUTH about Mobile Phone Radiation and the effects of EMR’s. In the meantime, don’t be a person that ends up with a brain tumour just because the Mobile Phone industry is trying to protect its financial interests at the expense of you and your family’s HEALTH!

Cell phones have become the hottest form of communication. however it is only since the mid 80′s that they have become a popular form of personal communication. Their meteoric rise to fame is due to several reasons.

One of the main reasons is convenience. It is just that much easier to just pick up your mobile to make a quick call rather than having to find the nearest land device. With new technology they have become even easier to use. New services include the ability to access email and send text messages. This allows the owner to quickly access and send email even when they are far away from their computer. They can even receive photos and videos.

Probably the most amazing feature of cell phones today is their ability to take photographs. This is invaluable for the news media when they are covering a late breaking story. It can also be used for recreation purposes.

In Japan people have taken their mobiles to a whole new level. The phone company can immediately give earthquakes and other natural disaster alerts to the customers. Added to this emergency crews can easily locate people with signals from their mobiles. The users can also notify the phone company if they need help or just let their loved ones know that they are safe. In this way they can be used as a means to help people in emergencies as well as personal calls.

India and China have become the world’s fastest growing communities for cell phones. There has been an enormous surge in new users in these developing countries. As the range for these devices grows it is now possible to use some of them globally. This has made them even more convenient and popular.

These handy mobile devices have now become a fashion statement with various decorative features and accessories. They are no longer just for business and cars but have now become a standard feature with most people.

The cell phone is particularly popular with teens and the younger generation. They have become so widely used that many places are trying to prohibit them as a disturbance in certain areas. Libraries and schools in particular have been successful, as have many areas in the work place. However this will not deter the popular trend for having these devices in every part of society. These useful devices are here to stay and people love them

VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is the main technology behind Internet Telephones. VOIP, just as the name implies, is a technology that allows voice conversations to be conducted over an IP network. This IP network could be a small company network, a wide-area network or the internet itself. For our purposes, an Internet telephone is the use of VOIP technology to carry voice conversations over the internet.

The Protocol

VOIP is actually a group of protocols that are optimized for establishing a P2P (peer-to-peer or PC to PC) session. Establishing a P2P session allows for a continuous stream of data to be carried over the internet. Voice signals require this type of session because of their continuous nature. There are several VOIP protocols being used by different providers and software developers. SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and Open Standards Protocol are two that have gained wide acceptance.

The Hardware

There are basically three different types of internet telephones in use. The first is called a PC softphone, and is actually a software application that uses the existing PC sound card, microphone and speakers (or headset) to implement an internet telephone. The second type is a VOIP (or simply IP) handset. This type has more complex hardware and relies on the PC only for processing and routing of the VOIP data. The third type is referred to as an ATA (Analog Telephone Adapter) or simply IP Phone adapter. This is the most complex hardware, and contains a microprocessor that handles all of the necessary VOIP functions to implement an internet telephone. This type does not require the presence of a PC to function but only an active connection to a high-speed internet provider is necessary.

The Software

The software required for each of the three types of internet telephones is also different. PC softphones require the most extensive software applications. They implement a ‘virtual telephone’ with an on screen telephone keypad and display. PC softphone software must handle the conversion of the analog signals by the PC sound card, the dialing and answering functions and the routing and processing of the VOIP data. The third type of internet telephone, the ATA or IP phone adapter, actually requires no specialized software to function. As mentioned previously, this type of internet telephone equipment does not require the presence of a PC to operate.

The Service Provider

The VOIP service provider is also an important component of an internet telephone system. The service provider handles initiation of the P2P session, associating of phone numbers to IP addresses, and routing of the VOIP data to another PC or to a local PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) when a landline or mobile number is involved in the call.

Putting it all together, what happens when I place an internet telephone call using VOIP?

Regardless of the type of hardware and software being used to implement the internet telephone, the process of making a VOIP telephone call is essentially the same. The major differences among the different types of internet telephones is the amount and type of processing being done by hardware as opposed to software.

If you place a call using an ATA or IP phone adapter to a landline number, connected to a regular analog telephone, the process can be simplified as follows: When you dial the number, the ATA converts the analog touch tone signals into digital form. The number information is routed by the ATA to the VOIP service provider, where the number is associated with an IP address and routed to the physical location that you are calling, establishing a connection to the PSTN at that location. This causes the landline phone to ring on the other end.

When the call is answered, the sound of the other persons voice is transmitted via the PSTN to an interface to the VOIP service provider on the internet. This interface translates the analog voice signals from the phone into digital signals that can be handled by the VOIP service provider. The service provider then routes these digital signals back to the ATA on the originating end, where the digital signals are converted back into analog signals that can be understood by the analog telephone. The same process happens in reverse in order to carry the sound of your voice to the landline number.

As you can see, quite a bit happens when you place a call using VOIP. However, internet telephone hardware and software have progressed to the point where most of this is invisible to the user. Placing an internet telephone call is today almost identical to placing a call using a traditional telephone. This ease of use, coupled with the unique advantages of internet telephones, explains the explosive growth in VOIP telephone usage.

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Whether we like it or not, as modern day users of high technology, we have all grown very used to the mobile phone or cell phone. The mobile phone is part of our daily range of “must have” tools that we carry along with us in our pockets or in our ladies handbags everywhere we go. After all, we do live in the age of instant communication and the mobile phone is that important tool that allows us to keep in touch with the office, to monitor our investments in stocks and shares, to talk with our loved ones, and to call for help if we are unfortunate enough to have a car breakdown.

As someone who traveled often, and as someone who view the use of the mobile phone as absolutely essential to communicate, I spare no efforts to follow the latest developments in mobile phone technology and the newer models for most major brands.

Thus, it was during one of my travels to Malaysia that I decided to buy a newer mobile phone which had the blue tooth technology some years ago when it was first released. The established “Sony” with its blue tooth technology, as a newer model of a mobile phone, had a small footprint, a sliding cover that would open to reveal the calling touch pads, was light, and it looked dashing, silvered colored on the casing and just the thing that I needed. Never mind the cost, it was one of the newest models at that time, and there was always a sacrifice in a higher price if ever I wanted newer technology.

So I happily paid by credit card and wrapped up the purchase. Within days I was back in Australia and using the mobile phone happily, until just 6 months later, it malfunctioned.

Whenever a newer mobile phone ever malfunctioned, and especially during its warranty period, there is a cause for concern. Newer mobile phone technology means a higher price, better technology, more durability, longer battery life and better features, but for this SONY model, there was cause for concern because it was my third mobile phone that I had in use, and it was therefore not constantly in use. Why then had it malfunctioned just after a short 6 months?

Checking the warranty card that came with the mobile phone revealed that as long as I could get the mobile phone shipped back to the agent that I purchased it from, I could get it repaired without charges as it was still under warranty.In fact, I could also get service for it as long as I could send it to an authorized Sony Service Center agent within Australia itself, but since I was going to be in Malaysia again, while it was still within the warranty period, I chose to give the distributor who sold the mobile phone to me another visit to get it repaired.

The sales agent dutifully noted the particulars of the Sony mobile phone, and said as it was one of the newer mobile phones, he would need to send it off to the authorized service center to repair it, and would give me a call as to the status of the repair. So I could heave a relief as I thought all things were being taken care off.

In the end, there was a conspicious absence of a phone call from the agent and getting in touch with them, I was told the mobile phone could not be repaired free of charge even during its warranty period!

Now, if you are a mobile phone user, this rings alarm bells…because when is it a warranty for an expensive branded mobile phone is not a warranty?

After all, the Sony mobile phone isn’t a brand of electronics and communication technology to be taken lightly- it is an established brand!

“We have opened up your mobile phone and we find it was mouldy inside. Your warranty is thus voided because of the mould!”, the agent repaired, probably reading from the report from the authorized service center.

Now, first of all, when I purchased the mobile phone, I was told that it was under warranty of 12 months from date of purchase, and that the warranty was even international. Secondly, the mobile phone was never in use excessively or exposed to water or rain. But while it was used in Australia where the climate was a little cooler than tropical Malaysia, the Sony mobile phone was well known for its good design, and I could hardly believe that all mobile phones would become mouldy because of the cooler climate and weather conditions in Mediterranean Australia. There was never a clause that said mould would void the warranty.

In the end, I had to fork out a sum of $200 to clean up the mould and to get the mobile phone functioning again some 3 months later, because by the time it was repaired, I was back in Australia and had to get a friend to retrieve it for me.

Now, the lesson of this experience is simple – Read the fine print of your warranty that comes with every purchase of your mobile phone.Just because what you buy is an established brand, never ever assume that its design is built to keep out the moisture or that it would not become mouldy inside, not even if it is a Sony. I was told it was standard policy to treat mouldy conditions within the mobile phone as a result of improper use of the mobile phone, rendering any warranty void.
While the mobile phone was a newer model, and I had always considered it an important part of my professional tools, there was never any case of mis-use of the mobile phone that could have allowed water to seep inside the mobile phone. If there was any mould, it would only have been the change of weather from the country of purchase and the country of use.

Let my experience be your guide, and pay attention to the fine print of your warranty so that you are sure whether mouldy conditions are covered under the warranty especially if you are going to use a mobile phone purchased overseas where there are different climatic conditions.

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