Fully-loaded and Stylish Casio Watches

Casio is known as a trailblazer in the watch industry. Casio watches are one of the most innovative in terms of added features and cutting-edge technology incorporated into the basic time tracking device. Back in the 70's and the 80's where calculators were one of the most popular tools, Casio watches hit it big as the pioneer in the watch
market to incorporate calculators into their designs. Where most of the watches manufactured during that time were slick and slim, Casio ventured into the big-faced bulky plastics, which also functions as calculators. The market went wild over the new gadget and it sold like hot cake specially when it came with reasonable and inexpensive prices. The functionality of the watch more than make up for its somewhat radical and less than stylish design.. . . .

In the present time, Casio watches are known as multi-function gadgets with added features, which are not present in other watch brands. As the leader in technology innovations in the watch industry, Casio watches now boast of features such as MP3 Players, data banks, GP navigators and even as remote control! Wow! You really got a busy watch out there!

Unlike in the past where Casio watches comes with those ultra radical designs which are often difficult to decipher not to mention unappealing to the orthodox watch wearers, Casio watches are now more stylish. Chic boy and girls, you can go check these watches out as it may not appeal to taste!

According to Casio, they now have styles that will suit all sort of crowd. For the techno savvy crowd, Casio watches come with a compact digital camera which is light, compact and rugged enough to withstand impacts and hard knocks around the corner especially if you have very busy schedule. Imagine that, a digital camera in your wrist! Now, for those of you who want to carry your databank around, you better get hold of their Casio data bank watches. This watch enables you to have your important contact data accessible to you at all times. Store up to 30 names and telephone numbers into you watch and have access to them right on your wrist! Of course it would be easier to store those names and phone numbers on your cellular phones but hey, not everyone likes to bring those bulky cellular phones so a watch which doubles up as a directory could be very handy.

Now, for those who love to go sailing, the Casio sea-pathfinder is for you. These Casio watches helps you find your way out there in the seas with its direction, air-pressure, temperature sensors and tide moon phase functions, you have a cutting-edge technology for sailing. Race enthusiast, check this out, this marine sports watch have sophisticated timing functions for marine racing! They really got all Read More...

Lenovo ThinkPad UltraNav Keyboard

As we’ve pointed out many times in the past, ThinkPads are well known for the quality of their keyboards. This has long been a strength of the ThinkPad brand, but when we say how good ThinkPad keyboards are we almost always implicitly mean “relative to the keyboards on other laptops”. That might not be the case for everyone though, because the ThinkPad Full-Size UltraNav USB Keyboard is currently available for sale and it is a testament to how attached people have become to these keyboards.

The UltraNav is just what you would expect: a ThinkPad keyboard modified to connect to you computer using a USB connection. It comes in two styles, Full-sized and Travel, depending on if you want a numberpad or not. Just like your T series it has dual cursor controls built in so you can control your mouse with the trackpoint or a trackpad under the space bar.

The keyboard itself, in our case the Full-sized model, is quite light and extremely flat. At about 15.5 inches wide and 8.5-inches deep it’s not exactly travel-sized, but it weighs less than a hardcover book and it keeps under 0.75-inches thick, so throwing it in a backpack or suitcase would not be impossible. . . . .



Despite being an external USB device, the keyboard’s layout stays extremely true to that found in a ThinkPad notebook. In addition to retaining the cursor controls (which do not require a second USB connection) the UltraNav has all the double-mapped Function commands of a notebook keyboard. These will have limited functionality on the desktop as a command like Fn + End (lower display brightness) won’t be able to control a normal monitor and the blue Access IBM button doesn’t work either. The good news is that the volume/mute keys work as did Fn + NumLk, which will get the Windows calculator to popup.

The real test of the UltraNav, of course, is typing. The layout is pretty much identical to that of a Thinkpad (plus a numberpad) so many people will instantly feel at home. Anything you like or dislike about the keyboard will still be present and features like the Fn key being in the bottom left corner or the Delete key being to the right of F12 (above Backspace) will obviously still be an annoyance if you don’t like them on the 8-row ThinkPad keyboards. The key action itself doesn’t feel quite as precise as that of the X300/X301, T500, T61, or some of the other keyboards that we’ve been using lately. Maybe it’s just the odd feeling of using a ThinkPad keyboard with my desktop, but the action feels a slight bit different. Without getting into minutia, the key action has a distinct “click” point which feels right but the keyboard seems a bit louder than it should be. Overall it’s a ThinkPad experience, but one without the feeling of a notebook behind it, and maybe that in and of itself is enough to lend the UltraNav a slightly ersatz experience. It feels good, just not perfect.



The cursor controls are just what we’ve come to expect: the red pointing-stick wedged between G, H, and B with the three buttons below it and then the trackpad with its two buttons. The trackpad was not sensitive enough to deal with my desktop’s 1920×1200 display, but the trackpoint was a bit better. Either way they would both benefit from using a higher sensitive setting than my normal mouse. Ultimately I ended up preferring the trackpoint, but that’s the same thing I use on ThinkPads so I doubt that my choice had anything to do with the UltraNav.



When we type on a notebook we accept that it won’t be quite as comfortable as it could be. When we are at home or in the office there is no reason to not be as comfortable as possible, which is immediately a mark against the UltraNav’s standard layout and very flat profile. It does have two settings with which users can incline the rear to improve the typing angle, but this will never be an ergonomic keyboard. It’s no worse than any other laptop-style keyboard by Logitech of a similar manufacturer, but if you are going to spend all day on something, this should be kept in mind.

The UltraNav sells fro $79.20 whether you get it with the numberpad or not. That’s no small price for a USB keyboard, but if you factor in that it includes a mouse and that it can be an excellent addition to any notebook (while retaining function commands) it might seem like a better deal. Plus either version would be good for travelling and you get that ThinkPad experience on any computer you want (laptop or otherwise). It’s a laptop-style keyboard is that is more expensive than some, and types better than most, but and despite its minor flaws and lackluster ergonomics, it’s going to be just want some people are looking for. Read More...

Casio offers best of both worlds with CA001 touchscreen phone

When Apple released the iPhone it created a market for mobile phones with touchscreens and other manufacturers have followed. Some people prefer the touchscreen interface, while others may still want access to a proper keypad. Casio’s latest phone aims to cater for everyone by combining both a touchscreen and a keypad.
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The Casio CA001 can look like both a typical clam shell phone, or a touchscreen input phone. It achieves this by using two separate screens – one is a touchscreen the other one isn’t. As you can see in the image above the CA001 looks like a normal phone sporting a keypad, but if you twist the screen round and lay it over the keypad you get something more akin to the iPhone as you can see below.



Casio have also included a 5 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a microSD slot. Buttons along the side of the phone suggest the company are going to push the music capabilities of the phone and it is also capable of wireless music playback with the right headphones.



Viewing the CA001 promotional website it looks like that are going to offer a range of dual-color case options including brown-black, yellow-silver, and white-silver combinations. There is also an area of the case that looks like grating, which actually turns out to be a very simple display showing the time and whether you have any text messages or e-mail. It is called the Illumi-Sign Sub Display and exists so you don’t have to fire up one of the main, energy-sapping screens to see if you have messages waiting.



The CA001 is set to be released this month in Japan, but there is no information on whether the phone will ever be released in the West.

Read more at DVICE and ITmedia

Matthew’s Opinion
With touchscreen phones still being a fairly new addition to the range of models you can buy I’m sure a lot of consumers are still dubious about trying them. When you consider most will be locked into a 12 or 18 month contract with the phone they choose you can see why many would fall back on what they know.



Casio’s phone solves that problem. If you don’t like the touchscreen change the phone to the more well-known screen and keypad design. On the flip-side, if you are unsure about the touchscreen this is a phone that lets you try it safe in the knowledge it has an alternative setup.

I really like the Sub Display feature. It looks to be a very low power draw on the phone while active, but gives you the information you need before deciding to bring your phone fully out of sleep mode.

I hope we do see Casio bring this phone to Western markets, but as with many Japanese phones, it may stay exclusively in its home territory. Read More...

Why Techhnology Professionals Are So Important to Your Company

Of all the Technology Jobs in Massachusetts the CIO is one of the most important. Here is a little more information as to why they are essential to the success of any company:

CIO — Job Description: A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for installing, backing up, testing, securing and making changes to production databases within an IT environment. They work on ongoing development projects with developers and architects and, increasingly, with business-side workers. They also maintain operations on a day-to-day basis.
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Why You Need One: A company's data is its lifeblood and therefore it needs an experienced, skilled steward at the helm, says John Mahoney, a senior staffing consultant at Hollister, a staffing firm specializing in technology. "A good DBA—they really are tough to find," Mahoney says. "You're talking about the data integrity of the entire company."

Desired Skills: Companies and recruiters prize real-world experience—from several years to more than 10—over certifications (although those do help, especially for popular platforms like Oracle and, to a lesser extent, SQL Server 2000 and 2005). "The database experience we look for most of the time is Oracle," says Tom Hart, executive vice president of the operations and technology group at Veritude. "SQL Server is more of a 'nice-to-have.'"

Demand for other platforms, such as DB/2 and open-source offerings like MySQL, is much softer, say specialists. There is also not yet a great deal of demand for the newer SQL Server 2008.

Where to Look: Go to the likely sources to find DBA candidates, such as job boards for Technology Jobs in Massachusetts and user groups. The main problem, says Hart, is that there are "more DBA jobs than there are people to fill them."

What to Look For: Before the tech-bust, "clients just needed bodies," says Mahoney. Now, "they want DBAs to interact with different business units in the company. Especially in smaller shops, they want their DBAs to be able to go out and speak to end users and developers and figure out the crux of the problem."

Sean Gorman, who is a DBA with HiWired, a remote tech-support provider, agrees. "People who can sit down with business end users and collect requirements, that's huge," he says. "A lot of business users are big fish, and so you can't get pushed around. You're the expert and the one who's got to solve the problem, so you have to be able to push back if it is necessary."

Elimination Round: Mahoney says one of the first things he asks a candidate is about their knowledge and opinion of the client's operation. What comes out of their mouth—or doesn't—is telling, he says. "If they don't have an answer, if they're not prepared for me, why would they be prepared for the client?"

Salary Range: $65,000 to $130,000

Growing Your Own: Compounding the tight supply of outside candidates is the fact that it is difficult to cultivate DBAs within an organization, says Gorman. "I haven't seen a whole lot of that personally. The only two sources of people who would fit that role are systems people or developers," he says. "Typically, people in those two roles are in that because they want to be." Big enterprises, which may have multiple senior DBAs that can provide mentoring, are more likely to have success in grooming junior employees for DBA slots, Gorman suggests. Read More...

Cheap Sony Ericsson C902 – Cheap and the Best

The cell phones with modern technology and stylish look have the symbol of prosperity and modern life. Every youth of today’s world likes to have mobile phone with attractive features. In the past the uses of cell phone were limited but in present you can use cell phone as a mini computer with internet connection. Access of internet is not a Herculean task for the mobiles.



Apart from this you will found enough storage capacity in modern mobile phones so that you may store your favourite songs, pictures and so forth. All these facilities are also available with cheap Sony Ericsson C902 handset. Even having so many modern features this handset is available on reasonable cost. That’s why this handset has been the first liking of thousands of people.


Cheap Sony Ericsson C902 comes with additional features that make it easy to create best quality pictures and videos. A 5 mega pixel camera can give the pleasure of photography anywhere, anytime. With this device you can capture your memorable moments of auspicious occasion and can see them anytime. Having image stabilizer options, the users can capture beautiful images. Even in dim light you can capture quality pictures because of its auto-focus option.


The users will find a unique option with cheap Sony Ericsson C902 to shoot 9 pictures at the same time. Out of nine the best picture can be chosen. Moreover, there is an alternative light integrated in the phone so that you never suffer from the problem of insufficient lighting while shooting a video clip. Cheap Sony Ericsson C902 comes with an extra stabilizer to click the videos in the absence of haziness. Moreover, you can add some extra color, paint them with your imagination and create a beautiful slide show to share them with your friends. This is the best part of photography option which can’t be found with other cell phones. Read More...

Significance of Laser Marking on UID Registration Products

It is mandatory for the UID registration products to have unique identification marks on them before they are submitted to the UID registry. The UID laser marking techniques bear huge significance for the marking procedures. As per the mandate of DoD the product identification must be directly as well as permanently marked on the surface of the part. As direct part marking and permanent identification are crucial to enhance traceability of the items, a reliable marking procedure is worth considering. Among all the identification marking technique for the UID registration products, UID laser marking is regarded as the most efficient and accurate one.

UID Markings for UID Registration Products . . . .

It is essential for the UID registration products to have the UID labels that comply with the UID policy. The marking is done with 2D data matrix codes that are encrypted to the surface of the products. The data of the UID labels are encoded with a specific language and format to be etched on to the surface. While scanning the data of the items, the codes are decoded with the help of Automatic Identification Technology. The coding and decoding technology of the laser marking system ensure highest level of security for the products.

Advantages of Laser Marking for UID Registration Products

The UID mark validation and the UID quality verification that comply with MIL-STD-130M have to undergo several techniques. To ensure that the marks on the UID registration products are legible for the life of the product, the DoD has implemented UID policy for the contractors. The immense popularity of the laser marking procedure is due to its benefits over the other methods of labeling.
The data required for the marking include enterprise identifier and unique number of the items. The higher resolution capacity of the UID laser marking enables embedding of more data in the UID mark.
Other marking techniques such as chemical etching, silk screening, mechanical engraving, pad printing, and some of the other low-quality methods are can not be considered as environment-friendly methods. On the other hand laser marking is surely an organic option to all these things that reduces carbon footprints.
Laser engraving and laser marking are exclusive techniques of identifying as well as decorating the UID registration products.

Other benefits of laser marking for UID registration products

The 2D data matrix symbols help the DoD in
boosting the inventory accuracy
sourcing the items on property accurately
enhancing access to lifespan of items and part history during design
decreasing workforce burden through increased productivity and efficiency
reducing inventory management cost

one of the most noteworthy aspects of laser marking is it can imprint the marks on any surface including auto parts, glass, plastics, pharmaceutical tablets, stainless steel, crystal, et all.

The UID verification of the UID registration products are changing faster and becoming more complex. Hence, the contractors and the suppliers need to understand the mandate of the DoD to comply with the UID program. UID laser marking can provide end to end solution for the requirements of UID registration. Read More...