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		<title>How to choose a GPS</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first thing to decide is how you plan on using a GPS, and the second is how much you plan on spending on a GPS.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First thing to decide is how you plan on using a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>, and the second is how much you plan on spending on a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>.</p>
<p>Do you plan on using it in your car, for hiking and backpacking, or for hunting and/or fishing? Current <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> receivers are limited as to what they can do and are optimized for a specific purpose. There are <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> specifically for flying, others for hunting and/or fishing, and others for car navigation. </p>
<p>A few are just an electronic map that shows your position on the map screen. Others have no maps at all and can be just fine if you just want to know your longitude/latitude. If you plan on using your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> in an automobile, there are several choices: a basic or mapping handheld receiver; a dedicated automotive receiver; a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> with a PDA; or a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">Laptop</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>. </p>
<p>Although handheld units can be used in a car there are several disadvantages-the screen can be hard to see due to its small size and some units need to be placed forward on the dashboard where they can get a better signal. With a basic (non-mapping) unit you can tell where you are, as long as you have a paper map with you, to interpret that data. A mapping unit is the more useful choice considering driving usually involves roads.A dedicated automotive receiver is larger than a handheld in order to accommodate a screen large enough to be seen while driving. They are powered by the car&#8217;s electrical system and because of this; they can only be used in a vehicle. Automotive units usually have voice instructions to allow you to navigate without taking your eyes off the road. Prices start at about $500 US.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> with a PDA needs clear access to the sky for satellite reception. Some receivers have the antenna built in or have the capability for an external antenna. An antenna on the seat of your car may or may not work. The console is the next best place - reception may be questionable. An air vent mount is better and a windshield mount or the antenna placed all the way forward on the dashboard is better yet. </p>
<p>The most reliable place is for an external antenna to be attached to the roof of your car.A <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> requires a CF with an external antenna, a Bluetooth <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> receiver, a mouse-type <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> receiver, or be connected via a cable to a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> unit so the receiver can be placed in a position for good reception. Of course a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> is large, but the main advantage is a very large screen for maps. If you have a need for a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> in your car, this may be the best choice and a mouse-type receiver is inexpensive. </p>
<p>If you plan on using your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> for hunting or backpacking there are three choices, a basic handheld receiver, a mapping handheld receiver and <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> with a PDA. It is also recommended that in addition to your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>, you should take a paper map, and magnetic compass, and extra batteries.</p>
<p>Weight and size need to be considered when deciding which <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> to choose. A basic receiver does not have mapping abilities, however it will display your location in a format that you choose, and most likely latitude/longitude. Providing your paper maps have your chosen position format marked on them, your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> will allow you to find your location on the map. If your maps don&#8217;t have the position format grids marked already, this is something you&#8217;ll want to do yourself. </p>
<p>These are going to be the least expensive choices for <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>, often less than $100 US and are as accurate as more expensive units; they just don&#8217;t have as many features. The main feature they lack is mapping capability. </p>
<p>For hunting or fishing many handheld models include best hunting and fishing times for a given location and date. Mapping handheld receivers are often larger, heavier, and/or have shorter battery lives than basic units. Shorter battery life means carrying more extra batteries adding bulk and weight. With a mapping handheld unit you will have the benefit of having the maps displayed on your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>. These also include other benefits such as a barometric altimeter, an electronic compass, games, and a calendar and you can plan your route ahead of time on your PC and upload it to your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a>. These units display pre-loaded maps and map detail is reflected by the size and resolution of the screen. This means that mapping units are generally larger than basic units. </p>
<p>The downside of a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> with a PDA is that it will drain your battery quicker and it also of the top of your PDA. Mapping units are more expensive than basic units; prices start at about $150 US unless you get one with Bluetooth capabilities which are more expensive. For fishing a chart plotter/<a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> or a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> sounder are also available. The chart plotter/<a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> and <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/gps" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GPS">GPS</a> sounders usually have a lot of features and start at about $400 US.</p>
<p>The author is a successful, independent <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/business" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business">business</a> woman who is a nurse by profession and remains to actively practice. http://CartersGPS.com</p>
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		<title>The PDA: Not Quite A Laptop Replacement&#8230;Yet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PDA has been on the market for several years now. Has it come to the point where it can now replace a notebook or desktop computer. Find out in this article.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personal organizers or <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a> are not yet handheld microcomputers, but they&#8217;ve been utilized by a lot of people over the past few years. Personal digital assistants are known as <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pocket-pc" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Pocket PC">pocket pc</a> devices or palmtop <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a>. They have umpteen uses including: mathematical calculations, use as a clock with calendar functions, surfing the Web, sending and receiving netmail, video uses, typing and word processing, address book functionality, constructing and compiling spreadsheets,  interpreting <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-codes" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar codes">bar codes</a>,  listening to radio programs or stereo music listening, playing video game*,  poll results entries, and Global Positioning System functions. More contemporary <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a> also have color displays, MP3 audio and telephone capabilities, allowing for them to be applied as <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> phones (smartphones), online browsers, and portable media players. Many now also feature cameras that can shoot pictures which can then be sent via email to Flickr and mySpace accounts. Practically all later <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a> can browse the Net, intranets or extranets via wireless local area network, or Wireless Wide-Area Networks .Almost all PDA&#8217;s use touch screen displays excepting Smartphones which depend on keypad menu systems ascribable to their more diminutive display screens.</p>
<p>PDA&#8217;s Past</p>
<p>The term &#8220;personal data assistant&#8221; was first used on Jan 7th, 1992 by then Apple Computer Chief Executive Officer John Sculley at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, concerning the Apple Newton.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a> are occasionally denoted as &#8220;Palms&#8221;, &#8220;Palm Pilots&#8221; or &#8220;Palm Tops&#8221; so-named after an early <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/personal-digital-assistant" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with personal digital assistant">personal digital assistant</a> produced by USR and Palm Inc called the &#8220;Palm Pilot&#8221;. Today however, the term is much more encompassing and includes a very diverse range of products developed by a host of many manufacturers including HP, Dell, Blackberry and Sharp to name a few.</p>
<p>.Characteristic capabilities</p>
<p>Presently, a regular PDA has a touch screen for data entry, a memory card slot for data storage and at the least one of the following for device-todevice communication: IrDA, Bluetooth and/or WiFi. Even so, many personal digital assistants (commonly those used chiefly as cell phones) may not possess a touch screen, instead using softkeys, a directional pad (d-pad) and either the numeric keypad or a thumb operated keyboard for idata nput.</p>
<p>In order to meet the PDA definition, standard software should include an appointment calendar, a task list, an address book for <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/business" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business">business</a> and personal contacts and some kind of notes program. Internet connected <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a> also usually include E-mail and Web support.Most units also include memo recording software for audio notes. Very handy for remembering important details.</p>
<p>Not Quite A <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">Laptop</a> Replacement&#8230;Yet</p>
<p>Possibly, to a higher degree than any other computer device, the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/personal-digital-assistant" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with personal digital assistant">personal digital assistant</a> lacks the raw computing horsepower and Wireless Broadband capabilities of a desktop or <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/notebook-computer" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with notebook computer">notebook computer</a>. Presently, costs of <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> computers are coming down. Although a good deal bigger in size, <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> computers have more full-size screens and keyboards and are have greater computing power.</p>
<p>However, the OQO Model 2 has been brought out in recent times as a fully desktop PC compatible PDA with a USB port so that people can use their normal work and <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/business" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business">business</a> software or play computer games compatible with ubiquitous operating systems such as Windows XP. It can also connect to  regular PC peripherals. Costs still have a way to fall prior to mass adoption takes place in the market but OQO is no longer the exclusive manufacturer of these types of units, so costs should fall possibly within the next few years.</p>
<p>Conclusion</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a> strength is that it is easy to transport and less bulky than full-sized computers.It fits easily into a shirt or pants pocket. The additional features like cameras, Global Positioning System, telephony and MP3 player make it flexible unlike any other type of computers in the market.</p>
<p>A lot of people simply don&#8217;t need full desktop features while actively on the go. As long as they can access their information and sync their data to a full-sized computer when they arrive at their homes and offices, that&#8217;s really all they need and want to do. So at least in the short run, the PDA will most likely remain as a portable helper for millions of users for years to come.</p>
<p>The originator of this article has worked as a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pocket-pc" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Pocket PC">Pocket PC</a> software programmer for over 5 years. He updates his web log  weekly and addresses many areas of <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> computing including <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a>. To view videos and read more information about <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pda" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with PDAs">PDAs</a>, Smartphones and other <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> devices visit: <A href="http://pdatoday.blogspot.com/">http://pdatoday.blogspot.com</A></p>
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		<title>3 Criteria You Must Adopt To Buy A Quality Laptop or Notebook Computer For Mobile Computing</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you buy a laptop or a notebook computer? What would you look out for in your quest to get the best laptop for yourself, seeing that there is so much in common between laptops and desktop computers? Discover the 3 most important criteria that you can adopt when buying a laptop or notebook computer so that it will provide you with quality mobile computing power and make your mobile computing experience an enjoyable one.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laptops or notebook computers are being built upon technology that is advancing at a rapid speed. While they are getting smaller and smaller, they are considered costly products because there is a limit to how low prices can drop where the technology to build them is improving all the time and hi tech research and development costs money.</p>
<p>Generally, the improvement in laptops have been targeted at narrowing the gaps between what laptops can do and what its closest cousin, the desktop computer can do. In fact, the bulk of developments in <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> technology has been concentrated on not only narrowing the gap between the performance of laptops and the desktop computers, but in some cases it has been to develop laptops that have functions and capacities that far exceed those of desktop computers.</p>
<p>This has led to a newer trend among computer users. Many are opting for laptops rather than the desktop computers as laptops fall in price, narrowing the price difference between a cheaper desktop computer and a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a>.</p>
<p>Together in this fast developing technology, the desktop computer is also trying to find its place in competing with laptops. It is no wonder that we see most desktop computers also shrinking in terms of size for its newer models, with the concept that their smaller footprints will present the same if not better computing power and saving of space and less heat generated.</p>
<p>What would you look out for in your quest to get the best <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> for yourself, seeing that there is so much in common between laptops and desktop computers?</p>
<p>Here are just three important developments that you can adopt in selecting your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> in differentiating them between the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> and the desktop computer.</p>
<p><b>1. The use of dual Core laptops or notebook computers</b></p>
<p>Dual core systems are considered advanced systems, with dual core chips built by Intel and AMD. Dual core systems allow for fast and heavy graphics computing, and for most purposes will meet your needs for computing speed and also for heavy gaming where realistic graphics are required. They also come with better graphics card such as the ATI Mobility Radeon X800 XT graphics card.</p>
<p><b>2.Wireless Modem and Cellular Phone Modem</b></p>
<p>With hot spots being established for wireless connectivity, and where the need to use a cell phone or <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> phone where such hot spots are not available, the feature of a cellular phone modem in a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> will ensure you can be connected either by wireless modem or by the cellular phone modem. This is very useful for <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> computing.</p>
<p><b>3. Sufficient Battery Life</b></p>
<p>Look at the battery life provided with your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a>. As you will be moving around with the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a>, sufficient battery life of 2 hours or more will be reasonable for most cases. You really do not want to find your computing use to be interrupted abruptly when the battery runs out in the middle of an important computing session.</p>
<p>So when you are selecting a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> for its ease of <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> computing, look at these three features above. Consider the use of fast chips or dual core chips in the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a>, consider the presence of wireless modem and the cellular phone modem and more importantly consider the battery life of the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a>. With these 3 key features, your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> computing experience should be an enjoyable one.</p>
<p>Buying a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> or a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/notebook-computer" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with notebook computer">notebook computer</a> online can be an enjoyable experience.<br />
Hundreds of Australians have been shopping laptops and notebook computers online in the comfort of their own home - bidding in the full security of an online store and getting the best prices for the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/laptop" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Laptop">laptop</a> of their choice with vast discounts at <a target="_new" href="http://aussielaptops.reviewadvisor.info">Aussie Laptops and Notebook Computers</a> or visit  <a target="_new" href="http://aussielaptops.reviewadvisor.info">http://aussielaptops.reviewadvisor.info</a></p>
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		<title>Mobile Barcode Recognition, Mobile Ticketing, and Mobile Coupon Technology - Real World Uses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every consumer carries a cell phone with them at all times usually, and most of those cell phones are equipped with a camera.  By taking a photo of barcodes on a number of items and at a number of places, consumers could instantly receive valuable information in real-time via SMS and MMS.  On the other hand, consumers can receive purchased tickets to games and concerts via text message and simply present the text message containing a barcode at admission to get in.  These are just a few exciting real world uses of mobile barcode recognition technology.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost every item available in stores has a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> for tracking, and sales purposes. A new idea involving <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> technology could give the consumer instant reviews about any product they&#8217;re thinking of purchasing in real-time while holding the item in the store aisle.</p>
<p>The idea is that the consumer can simply take a picture of the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> on the product, and the phone would automatically identify the product via an integrated java program, and search the internet for related blog posts, news reviews, comparisons, etc. and report them back to the consumer in real-time to read up on the product and make sure its really the right one. Consumers can see what other people who have bought the same product really thought about it, and what problems may have occurred. Think about doing an instant price check on the product to see if it might be cheaper somewhere else, or maybe cheaper to purchase online. This could prove to be a valuable asset to price, and safety conscious people.</p>
<p>With the software and platforms that are already in development by MoVa Media Co. and the equipment that almost every single consumer in the world carries with them at all times, this will be a reality in the not so distant future.  After the initial product launch, new applications and environments could emerge to enhance the experience.  A central server with <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> information linked directly to well organized product pages would make the process much quicker and more informative.  Within one scan and read of a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a>, the phone could instantly display a one-page info sheet showing comments on the product, some general pictures, price comparisons, user reviews, etc. instead of having to wait for the java software on the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> phone to scour the internet for all of the information in real-time.  Having this information sitting and waiting would make the service much more usable in a real world environment.  Creating such a database shouldn&#8217;t be as much as a daunting task as it sounds.  All items with <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-codes" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar codes">bar codes</a> have information already associated with it, a simple script could scour product databases to find product information and link it to product pages to automatically and continually update the central database of product pages.  This central database could also prove to be a very useful resource.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">Mobile</a> Ticketing has been in use for over 5 years in Europe and other parts of the world, but has never hit mainstream as it should in America. Major League Baseball has finally introduced the use of <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">Mobile</a> Ticketing at a few ballparks, but still hasn&#8217;t adopted the money-saving technology fully.</p>
<p>The platform will be embedded in the merchant&#8217;s website ticketing system and will be fully customizable by the merchant via an easy to use online control panel. As customers purchase tickets, they can choose the traditional method, or choose the &#8220;<a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">Mobile</a> Ticketing&#8221; option. After the order&#8217;s processed, the site automatically sends an MMS with the admission ticket and <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a>, and the customer is ready to go. Being that everyone almost always has their cell phone in tow, this means no more lost tickets, or computer mix-ups meaning you might miss the game. Once the customer arrives, the same <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> used to read traditional paper tickets, can be used to scan the screen of a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">Mobile</a> Ticket-holder&#8217;s cell phone.</p>
<p>**Retail Uses, and Coupon Adaptation</p>
<p>The same technology can be used in retail situations as well. By merchants utilizing <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> coupons, there&#8217;ll no longer be lost coupons, or situations when your standing at the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a>, and you were sure you had that 50% off coupon. Let the cashier scan a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> that was sent to you by the store via MMS message.</p>
<p>Stores can setup campaigns in the embedded control panel of their website or intranet, to randomly send coupons and special offers to opt-in recipients, or distribute coupons to every customer in the database by the push of a button. Full statistics about the customers can be gathered and automatically entered into a CRM as well for tracking and sales purposes.</p>
<p>Instead of stores and clubs buying and distributing plastic cards to customers and members for rewards, points, etc, they could issue an MMS with a customer <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> that the customer could save, and use every time they visit the store or club. This would make sure the customer always has their card with them, and avoid costly re-issuing of lost cards. The list of applications goes on and on with this new technology.</p>
<p>Imagine visiting a car dealership on Sunday afternoon and picking out that perfect car, color and everything, without having an annoying car salesman following you around the whole time. What if you could scan a small <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> on the sticker of that specific vehicle and instantly receive text and multimedia messages with pictures, feature information, pricing information, availability and potential problems, etc while standing in front of the car.</p>
<p>On the other hand, what if you worked for the car dealership. On Monday morning, you&#8217;d have an email stating that there is a new potential customer that visited the lot on Sunday. The email would give a vast amount of information about the visit and potential customer as well. Such as, what time that customer visited the lot, his or her <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> phone number, the exact vehicle they&#8217;re potentially interested in, and much more.</p>
<p>This technology can be utilized in numerous industries and across several mediums other than the example above. By utilizing the camera that almost every <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> phone user has in their pocket, and a simple java based application that is free to download directly to the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> phone, user can take a picture of the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a> where ever they may be, and the picture will automatically be processed in the java app to display the message or other information stored in the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bar-code" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bar code">bar code</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.movamedia.com" target="_blank">MoVa Media Co</a>. is a brand new company developing these new technologies and presenting them to consumers.  News and information about our projects can be viewed daily at our <a href="http://movamedia.wordpress.com" target="_blank">MoVa Media Co. Blog</a></p>
<p>Justin Montgomery is the Chairman and CEO of MoVa Media Co, LLC, a new <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> application development company focusing primarily on <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/barcode-recognition" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with barcode recognition">barcode recognition</a> technology across several mediums and industries, as well as <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> ticketing and <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a> coupon and voucher technologies.</p>
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		<title>A Handheld Pos Scanner Buying Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each day, billions of products are scanned at retail store checkouts. These retail establishments include grocery stores, department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, dollar stores, and much more. If you own one of these establishments, there is a good chance that thousands, if not millions, of items could be scanned at your establishment each day. If you aren’t already using a handheld POS scanner to get the job done, you will want to closely examine them, as there ar...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Each day, billions of products are scanned at retail store checkouts. These retail establishments include grocery stores, department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, dollar stores, and much more. If you own one of these establishments, there is a good chance that thousands, if not millions, of items could be scanned at your establishment each day. If you aren’t already using a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner to get the job done, you will want to closely examine them, as there are a number of benefits to outfitting each of your cash registers with handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a>.</p>
<p>One of the many benefits to outfitting all of your cash registers with handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> is that they will help to increase productivity. <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> are often used in addition to flat, countertop <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a>. What is unique about <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> is that many are wireless or attached to a long cord, cords that an often be used to reach around even large counters. Handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a>, when in used in conjunction with flat, countertop <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a>, are often used to scan large items; items that cannot be placed on a checkout counter. Without the use of a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner, a cashier would likely need to exit the cashier station, write down the barcode information of the product in question, return the cashier station, and manually key in the information. This can take up a considerable amount of time; therefore, in that aspect, handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> can help to increase productivity.</p>
<p>Another one of the many benefit to outfitting your cash registers with handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> is the matters in which they can be purchased. Handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> can be purchased individually or as a component of a complete <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> system. Individually purchased <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> are often later purchased as add-ons or as replacements for broken, non-repairable handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a>. Complete <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash registers systems are often purchased by new retailers or by those looking to replace their own cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> systems. Handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> are not the only component of a complete <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> system. Often times, a flat, countertop scanner is also included in a complete <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> package.</p>
<p>Another benefit to outfitting your cash registers with handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> is that they are cost effective. As it was previously mentioned, handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a> can be purchased individually or as part of a complete <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> system. If you are only in need of a replacement handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> or if you would like to add one on to your existing <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a>, do not need to repurchase a whole new system, you can just buy the part that you need. The only thing that you need to do, when buying an individual handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner is ensure that it is compatible with your current <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a>.</p>
<p>When ordering a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner online, you should be provided with a detailed <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> product description, as well as a picture. You will want to thoroughly read through all of the information that you are given. If a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner is considered universal, it should be stated so in the description. Should a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner only be compatible with a number of <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash registers, those <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> makes and models should be outlined. As long as you thoroughly read through all product descriptions, you should be able to find and purchase a handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> replacement scanner. Should you not find what you were looking for, you will want to contact the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> supplier’s customer service department, as you don’t want to take any chances.</p>
<p>By taking the time to ensure that the individual handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> scanner you want is compatible with your current <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a>, you are helping to ensure that you get a return on your investment. To ensure that you get a return on your investment, whether you end up purchasing an individual <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> handheld scanner or a complete <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> cash <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/register" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with register">register</a> system, you will want to make sure that you do <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/business" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business">business</a> with a reputable <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> supplier, like VisionPOS.com. With a large selection of <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> handheld <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/scanners" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with scanners">scanners</a>, as well as services, such as a maintence program and a <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> software updating program, you are sure to see a large return on your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> product investments.</p>
<p>I found a great deal on our <a href="http://www.visionpos.com">point of sale system</a>. Vision <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/pos" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with POS">POS</a> had everything we needed to open shop. If you are looking for <a href="http://www.visionpos.com">point of sale systems</a> for your <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/business" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with business">business</a> I suggest you shop online and save!</p>
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		<title>A Buyer&#8217;s Guide - Tips To Buy Techs And Gadgets At Stores</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter what tech and gadget items you buy, first thing first, its important to know how to buy before you actually go to any store and buy it, especially when you are looking for the best buys in techs and gadgets electronics. Below are some great advices to make your techs and gadgets electronics [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter what tech and gadget items you buy, first thing first, its important to know how to buy before you actually go to any store and buy it, especially when you are looking for the best buys in techs and gadgets electronics. Below are some great advices to make your techs and gadgets electronics buying process a much easier.</p>
<p>Firstly, you have to estimate your budget. This is important in order to help you avoid problems when choosing your items, which starts by determining your budget. What happens when you are at the store feeling stressed about whether to pick a particular item because you did not expect it to blow your budget? Calculate your budget first before you even begin to hunt for interesting items. Make calculations and estimates based on what you can pay for.</p>
<p>Some stores do not indicate additional costs like tax, warranty and delivery or shipping on their discounted items, so be prepared. Make sure to check everything before you make the purchase.</p>
<p>Other than that, you can also do your own product research. There are many ways to do research about the product you want to purchase. You can either check out techs and gadgets items on the web or gather brochures from trusted consumer electronics stores. On the web, there are many sites that offer helpful resources such as links to manufacture sites, reviews, and price guides. Spend your time to visit these sites. It is definitely worth it.</p>
<p>Apart from that, you can also ask your friends or colleagues for tips and suggestion. It is best to know your alternatives so you can eventually select the best item that you want to buy. With the right information on product features, price and warranty, you can make comparison quite easily and the actual selection can be stress-free.</p>
<p>Make sure to check your items before leaving the store. When purchasing, make sure to have the item tested and check that all accessories are included in the box before you leave the store.</p>
<p>When shopping items that require a not so conservative amount like techs and gadgets electronics, it is always safe to be a smart buyer. After all, your goal is to get the best deal at a cheaper price.</p>
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		<title>New Technologies Make Security Cameras More Powerful and Easier to Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Big advances in video surveillance means easier and faster setup and use. Read up on the latest technology that transmits video surveillance information through standard house wiring.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Security cameras are a fact of life in today&#8217;s world. They&#8217;re everywhere &#8212; at the bank, in your employer&#8217;s office building, in stores, on streets, and in parking lots. Your opinion of security cameras is likely to depend on your personal experience with them. </p>
<p>For many, security cameras conjures up images of the time their car was vandalized in a &#8220;monitored&#8221; lot only to find that the camera wasn&#8217;t working. And, for those who have ever tried to set up a security camera <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/surveillance" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with surveillance">surveillance</a> system, the mere thought brings back feelings of frustration and confusion at how complex some systems are.</p>
<p>The good news is that they&#8217;ve come a long way since the 1960s and 70s. Security cameras were initially used by law enforcement and businesses to monitor high traffic areas and catch criminals in the act. In the late 1970s and early 80s, security cameras became more available for private and domestic use.</p>
<p>Today, new technologies have reduced the size of cameras from the large, boxy models used in the early days of video <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/surveillance" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with surveillance">surveillance</a>. Because most security cameras on the market today use digital technology, they are more reliable than the old videotape models. In addition, the systems are easier to set up than they once were. </p>
<p>Three exciting new technologies have the security camera industry all a-buzz. Security cameras are more versatile and powerful than ever. </p>
<p>The first is HomePlug technology, used to connect all the devices in the system to each other through a building&#8217;s power system. Through a HomePlug Adapter, users can actually plug the devices right into the electrical outlets, eliminating the need for any extra wires.</p>
<p>Systems that use this HomePlug technology are easier to set up than other models. The camera itself doesn&#8217;t need configuration, and there&#8217;s no need for wireless routers or networking equipment. </p>
<p>The second technology is called Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP makes it possible for a new security camera plug into a system and instantly communicate with other devices. They immediately have an IP address and tell other devices about their own capabilities. This means the cameras are ready to go in minutes.</p>
<p>UPnP makes it possible for users to control the resolution, recording schedules, and alerts for multiple cameras whether the cameras are indoors or outdoors. </p>
<p>The third technology involves Windows Media Video 9 encoding. Many cameras are being developed to work with this technology because it is an efficient and universal video compression tool. Cameras using Windows Media Video (wmv) format typically compress video to as much as 200 times smaller than the original size. </p>
<p>These compressed videos are then transmitted to your PC. With the right software in place, your PC becomes the video <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/surveillance" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with surveillance">surveillance</a> command center. Users can even set up email and cell phone alerts for remote access.</p>
<p>The world of video <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/surveillance" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with surveillance">surveillance</a> and security cameras has traveled light years since the early days. Thanks to this new technology, security cameras are now easy and affordable for the mainstream public. They&#8217;re widely available through a number of stores and on the Internet through web sites like, lukwerks.com, polarisusa.com, and skywaysecurity.com.</p>
<p>Glenn Frieboth, owner of GLC Enterprises, authors the latest in <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/surveillance" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with surveillance">Surveillance</a> news and is based in Illinois. Find the latest <a href="http://www.spygearco.com/VideoSurveillanceStarterKits-WL.htm">Surveillance Equipment</a> at http://www.spygearco.com/VideoSurveillanceStarterKits-WL.htm</p>
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		<title>7 Unusual Gadgets For This Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We see all type of gadgets in stores. Some are very useful and make our life easier like: the kitchen gadgets that help us cook better and save valuable time, the mp3 players which allow us to listen to our favorite music everywhere, the computer gadgets that make the use of the computer more interesting and fun. But there are some gadgets which are unusual and weird. </p>
<p>Are the <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/unusual-gadgets" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with unusual gadgets">unusual gadgets</a> useful? I will let you decide that. I will just show you some strange gadgets that you can use this summer to have fun. </p>
<p>1.Automated Twirling Spaghetti Fork<br />
The fork is twirling the spaghetti for you. Eating pasta will be fun and easy with the twirling spaghetti fork. The fork is battery operated, it requires two AAA batteries.</p>
<p>2.Foot in the Door High Heel Door Stopper<br />
This funny gadget has the shape of a woman shoe that is used to hold your door in one place. The Foot in the Door High Heel Door Stopper is excellent for the bachelor trying to give a bit of femininity to his pad.</p>
<p>3.Gas Powered Blender<br />
The Daiquiri Whacker gadget is the gas powered, so you can go anywhere and the party starts. With it your favorite blended drink will be ready fast. Daiquiri Whacker declared mission in life is to get people together. The Daiquiri Whacker gas powered blender is designed to be easy to operate, yet extremely durable.</p>
<p>4.Crusin Cooler<br />
This gadget combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking. With modern technology, the Crusin Cooler is available in gas and electric models. The cooler can be used for hunting, sporting events, races, camping, golf or even a trip to the grocery store to keep your food cold all the way home.</p>
<p>5.Potato Gun<br />
The gadget is designed for maximum fun. Operation of the potato gun is simple, punch the barrel into a potato and break off the pellet with a downward motion. Then aim and shoot.</p>
<p>6.Radio Controlled Rat<br />
This rubber rat is all you need to scare the living daylights out of your family and friends. The rat is controlled by a small radio controller. The Radio Controlled Rat has been designed with an evil looking face, snarling teeth and beady eyes that glow red when he moves. It requires 3 AA and 1 9v batteries.</p>
<p>7.Self Playing Violin Virtuoso<br />
You can be classical musician! With this special violin you draw the bow across the strings this digital little wonder will play all the right notes. You can even control the duration of each note. The Instant Virtuoso electronic violin works with two AA batteries.</p>
<p>Dan Ionescu is the owner of the gadgets and gift ideas blogs. See the <a href="http://www.gadgets-club.com">newest gadgets</a> updated<br />
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		<title>High Power Spolights and Flashlights</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding lights that suit your specific purposes is important, and understanding all the different types of high powered spotlights and flashlights is vital.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a wide variety of situations in which you might need high power spotlights or flashlights&#8217; rescue efforts, military situations, camping in an RV, out on the farm or during a weekend in the country.  If you love to fish in the early morning hours, high power spotlights and flashlights help you find the fish.  If you enjoy a weekend four-wheeling in the woods, it never hurts to have a high power spotlight or flashlight.  When you think about it, anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation, works in emergency or military services, or makes a living from farming will need high power spotlights and flashlights at some point in their life.</p>
<p>Just as there are a wide variety of jobs that require high power spotlights and flashlights, there are a wide variety of choices when it comes to picking lights.  Finding lights that suit your specific purposes is important, and understanding all the different types of high powered spotlights and flashlights is vital.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> Remote Controlled Lights</p>
<p>One option is <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> remote controlled lights.  <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> remote controlled lights come in a variety of styles including floodlights and spotlights.  <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> remote controlled spotlights are great for situations in which you need a lot of light within a distance of 800 feet.  Fishermen and hunters can use these lights for finding their prey.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> remote controlled lights also come in a floodlight variety.  Floodlights are great for flooding a wider area, filling the entire space with light rather than pinpointing a specific spot.  <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> remote controlled floodlights are great for emergency services work efforts because workers can face the lights without being blinded.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> remote controlled lights are portable and controlled remotely, which means that they can be used for a variety of purposes.  They&#8217;re highly convenient and easy to use, and they&#8217;re extremely durable.  When you&#8217;re shopping for an all-purpose high powered spotlight, <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/golight" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with golight">Golight</a> is an excellent choice.</p>
<p>HID Lights</p>
<p>HID lights come in a variety of voltages including 12 and 24 volts, and these lights are perfect for use on military vehicles, combines, tractors, snow mobiles and heavy equipment.  HID 24 volt lights don&#8217;t use a filament, which means that these lights last as long as 5000 hours without burning out.  Filament lights are much less durable in situations where the light is exposed to heavy vibration, such as in military situations, because filaments break when shaken too hard.  HID lights will last when filament lights fail.  </p>
<p>HID lights are highly recommended for heavy equipment vehicles.  These vehicle mount lights are a perfect option for anyone who needs high powered spotlights for large, heavy-duty utility vehicles.  Military personnel will find these vehicle mount lights extremely handy, as will those who use farm equipment or engage in extreme outdoor recreation such as riding a snow <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/mobile" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Mobile">mobile</a>.  If you need a high powered spotlight or flashlight that will last under rough conditions, HID vehicle mount lights are for you.</p>
<p>Light is necessary for life.  Anyone can get some use out of high powered spotlights and flashlights, and, for some, they&#8217;re a vital necessity.  Make sure you pick the right one so that, when the time comes, you&#8217;re not left in the dark.</p>
<p>MagnaLight supplies <a href="http://www.magnalight.com">high power spolights, police lights, and flashlights</a> for a variety of industries including the military.   http://www.MagnaLight.com has been offering lights online since 2003.</p>
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		<title>Gadgets That Really Change Life</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Too often we think about gadgets like small devices made for us to have fun: mp3 players, cell phones, PDA&#8217;s, music players. So we forget about the ones made to help people and really change their life. <br />
This article is about the gadgets that improve people life and aren&#8217;t so known as party and funny gadgets. I&#8217;m going to talk about the gadgets built for people with <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/disabilities" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with disabilities">disabilities</a>, devices that help this people to have a better life. The majority of these gadgets are made for the blinds so I will start with those.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/electronic-eyes" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic eyes">Electronic eyes</a><br />
This high-tech device recognizes the white stripes of a pedestrian crosswalk and reads traffic lights could tell a blind person when it&#8217;s safe to cross the street. The <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/electronic-eyes" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with electronic eyes">electronic eyes</a> are being developed at Kyoto Institute of Technology.</p>
<p>Braille PDA&#8217;s and computers<br />
The Braille Display allows blind users to use standard computers or PDA devices. The Braille gadgets use refreshable Braille displays, which raise small dots through holes in a flat surface to create Braille that refreshes as the user inputs commands. So a blind person will be able to play music, read books, take notes, making presentations or reviewing/editing documents.</p>
<p>PC with a screen reader<br />
Screen readers access information displayed on computer monitors and interpret that information via text-to-speech output. This software must be used along with text to speech synthesizers to allow the blinds to use the computer easy.<a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/ibm" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with ibm">IBM</a> offers Home Page Reader, special software to read and navigate Web pages for those who are blind.</p>
<p>Cell phone with Talks software<br />
Talks software was created by Cingular Wireless. With it a blind person will have full access to the capabilities of the cell phone using only his voice.</p>
<p>Other usual gadgets for blinds are: Braille and talking clocks, Braille color-identification labels for clothing, tactile writing and signature guides, talking calculators and magnifiers.</p>
<p>For deaf persons there are several helpful gadgets which I will tell you about.<br />
Portable amplifiers<br />
These are small devices that can be easily carried and they are used to provide increased sound amplification.</p>
<p>Telecommunication devices<br />
The telecommunication devices for deaf have typewriter keyboards, and the typed conversation appears either in a readout display or on paper.</p>
<p>Telecaption Adapters<br />
The adapter is attached to television set. These enable viewers to read captions on their television screen.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/alerting-gadgets" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with alerting gadgets">Alerting gadgets</a><br />
Now a deaf person can know when someone knocks at the door, when the baby is crying or the telephone is ringing. All these are possible because of the alerting systems. An alerting system for deaf will send a signal if: the baby is crying, the doorbell rings, telephone rings, the smoke alarm systems is on, the security alarms or the wake up alarm was started. The signal may be visual (a flashing light); auditory (an increase in amplification); or vibrotactile.   </p>
<p>For the ones without hands or fingers there are some new gadgets designed to improve their life. </p>
<p>X-Finger<br />
X-Finger is medical gadget replaces lost fingers created by Dan Didrick. X-Finger is a non-robotic prosthetic finger, or set of multiple fingers, with a full range of motion, including being able to curl like normal fingers. </p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bionic-hand" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bionic hand">Bionic Hand</a><br />
The <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/bionic-hand" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with bionic hand">Bionic Hand</a> was created by David Gow. It is unique because thumb and fingers can move and grip just like a human hand and it is unique because it is uses patients mind and muscles control the movements.</p>
<p>So when you hear the word gadgets don&#8217;t think only to a device to have fun with, think about devices that improve people life, especially the ones with <a href="http://www.rifcomobile.com/tags/disabilities" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with disabilities">disabilities</a>.</p>
<p>Dan Ionescu is the owner of the gadgets and gift ideas blogs. See the <a href="http://www.gadgets-club.com">newest gadgets</a> updated<br />
every day and get the <a href="http://www.giftideasblog.net">best ideas for gifts</a>.</p>
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