Nokia 6-Series Mobile Phones by Mike Tuffin

Of all of the mobile phone entities on the market today, the Nokia Corporation is one of the foremost device manufacturers. With a long history of telecommunication research and development, their product line has evolved into multiple series of phones, the 1-series, 2-series, 3-series, 5-series, 6-series, 7-series, 8-series, 9-series, E-series, and N-series. This wide selection may seem intimidating, and in fact, Nokia does offer close 100 devices, but the 6-series should be at the front of everyone's mind.

The 6-series by Nokia is otherwise known as the Classic Business Series and can be described as a mid-to-high range selection. This series offers many features, high-speed technologies, and network compatibility. Some examples of phones in this series are the 6300 and the upcoming 6600 slide.

Nokia 6300

The Nokia 6300 was released in 2006, but carries an impressive capability that is very much alive today. For starters, the phone has a candy bar form factor, with tri-band GSM supporting the 850, 1800, and 1900 frequencies. The screen resolution is 240 x 320 (QVGA) with 24-bit color. For the OS, this mobile operates on the series 40 platform, 3rd edition, service pack 2. Concerning battery life, this phone is supported by a 860 mAh lithium ion battery, with a 4.5 hour talk time and standby time of 348 hours/14.5 days. The Bluetooth support is great, 2.0 + EDR and A2DP stereo capabilities.

As for speed, this phone is a 2G model with EDGE support. To take advantage of this capability, the phone uses WAP 2.0 with XHTML and HTML. For email, this phone's client can use IMAP, SMTP, and POP to retrieve mail. Lastly, this phone has outstanding text messaging, with MMS functionality.

Not to be sold short on multimedia, the 6300 can play MP4, AAC, AAC+, MP4, MP3, WAV, and WMA. The phone will play 3GPP streaming video, and will even receive FM radio. For more multimedia, this phone has a 2.0 megapixel camera, and can capture video at 15 fps. To store all of this data, the phone has a microSD/TransFlash slot with a maximum size of 2 GB. Smaller cards are included with the phone, at the discretion of the provider.

Of all this wonderful functionality, the 6300 also backs itself up with J2ME support. J2ME is a Java implementation that allows users to install third-party applications on their phones. Google has a gmail application built on J2ME, for example, and various developers have built games and miscellaneous applications that can be installed.

Nokia 6600 Slide

The Nokia 6600 slide is a model to be released in Q3 2008, and is designed to followup the 6500 slide. Needless to say, this phone is a slider model, but has features that are significantly improved from the 6300 model. The main advantages of this phone are the 3G networking over UMTS, which allows for faster data transfer. The battery has been bumped up to 1000 mAh, but the overall operating times have remained the same due to the increased power consumption from the 3G. Lastly, this phone has an increased camera resolution, now at 3.2 megapixels, with auto focus and double flash.

The Al Khaleej Hotel in Dubai by Slavco Stefanoski

Vacationing in exotic regions of the world is a very exciting prospect. A prime example of a great hotel in a mysterious place is the Al Kahaleej Hotel Dubai. This establishment offers a realistic look at life in the Middle East. The hotel is clean and straightforward. There is nothing complex about the inn which is part of its charm.

The rooms are remarkably quiet even though the building is in a busy area. The Al Kahaleej Hotel Dubai is right in the heart of the city's business district making it the ideal location for people who are not familiar with the area. This district next to the Dubai hotel is brimming with interesting places to see.

The Al Kahaleej inn I close to restaurants that boast great food at very reasonable prices. You can enjoy the benefits of being very close to a public transportation station that offers buses and water taxis for unique travel experiences. Some may not want to go anywhere at first and simply enjoy the fine Italian restaurant located right inside the Al Kahaleej Hotel.

There are some things to keep in mind when preparing a visit to this region of the world. Customs and social norms should be observed and respected. This simply takes a little reservation and self control. There are also things to keep in mind while packing your bags for the Al Kahaleej Hotel Dubai as well.

The city of Dubai is actually liberal compared to other cities in this part of the world. However, this is relative to the area. Pack relatively conservative clothing that does not show too much skin. Shorts are fine when visiting the beach but it isn't appropriate for many other places.

Consider wearing the most conservative clothing that keeps you covered in mosques and museums. There are western-themed regions near the Al Kahaleej Hotel Dubai that are not so rigid about clothing. Don't worry about getting too hot. The air conditioning is unbelievably cold.

As a general rule, it is best to keep shoulders and midriffs covered. Avoid wearing shorts unless you are visiting the beach. Speaking of the beach in Dubai, remember to bring suntan lotion. This product isn't really popular in that region and it is remarkably expensive. Keep sunglasses with you during the day. You will need them.

Enjoying a stay at the Al Kahaleej Hotel Dubai is simple. This no frills inn offers so much in a clean, simplistic fashion that is conducive to a very relaxing stay.

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software and hardware

New computers are always a hot selling item each year. There are so many choices out there these days, it is hard for the average user to determine which bells and whistles are needed and which would be better left alone. The biggest decision for the buyer would be which platform to go with. The two main choices being a Windows based machine (PC) and Apple based platform (Mac).

For the longest time, Windows based PC has dominated the home user market, with Mac only making up a small percentage of the market. This was mostly due to that software selection for the Mac was far less than what was being offered for PC’s. As sales for the Mac grew, so did software support for them, therefore making them as mainstream and as practical as the PC’s. Now that they are as mainstream or even trendy, will a Mac work for what you are going to need it for?

For the majority of home computer users, there are a limited number of uses that will be required of the computer whether it be a Mac or PC. Most users will be using the computer for such things as surfing the Internet, emailing friends or family, storing images and videos, and perhaps keeping track of appointments and financial information. So with that being said, there is nothing that was mentioned that a Mac would not be able to do that a PC could accomplish. Software wise, currently, it is rare to have a software program that is only offered for the PC based machine. The majority of software titles are offered for both the PC and Mac platform. So emailing, keeping in touch with friends and family, and even creating word documents and spread sheets on the popular Microsoft Office would not be an issue.

With the Mac, it could be taken a step further with the software that is offered from Apple to compliment the Mac. Apple’s iLife suite for the Mac is definitely a must for any Mac user out there. From iPhoto for storing and organizing your digital photos to Garage Band to unleash your inner rock star, they have produced a winner for any home user. Throw in iWeb for creating your own personal web space on the Internet, iMovie for putting a little extra pizzazz to those home movies or iDVD for making your own DVD’s and you have the complete software package. Also, one software package that you not have to worry about as a Mac user is the anti-virus and spy ware packages. Unlike a PC, Macs are immune to spy ware and viruses, thereby eliminating the need for such programs like Norton Antivirus or MacAfee Antivirus.

When it comes to hardware, again owning a Mac may prove to be easier than with a PC. As everyone who has ever owned a PC knows, searching for that driver to get that new piece of hardware to work has never been as easy as “plug and play”. And if that was not enough already, throw in a different operating system and you are sure to end up with a headache or two.

So if you are looking for a new computer, it might be worth a look to at least take a look at what a Mac has to offer. For years, people have been scared to take a look at Macs, but these days, it would be wise not to. It will still come down to personal preference, since both will do all of your emailing, surfing the Internet, or organizing those precious photos of the family equally well.

Ocean Village Cruises

Ocean Village Cruises offer a modern approach to cruising. Their cruises are informal occasions which are ideal for those looking to have a full itinerary packed with optional fun activities.

There are two cruise ships in their fleet, both of which offer very stylish personal accommodation which is larger than conventional cruise ship in the same class. A whole host of exciting programmers of activities are available while on board, including Salsa lessons and for those with a head for heights trapeze lessons!

Ocean Village Cruises are ideal for couples and families looking to get the most out of their holiday without having to worry about what to do and were to go, while being in complete control of their choices and options! Their ships have restaurants in different styles and interior design which provide a relaxed and informal dining. There are no formal set times for dining as with conventional cruises which is ideal for teenagers who want to do their own thing. The restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisines from around the world, with themed days offering Indian and Oriental dishes, as well as English fare for those with less adventurous palettes or special dietary requirements.

Various Mediterranean cruises are offered by Ocean Village, a 7 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise offers a day at six different locations, focusing on the delightful sun drenched Greek Islands. The itinerary has been carefully scheduled to spend the evenings at sea while people are sleeping to give the maximum amount of personal time to explore the different locations and surrounding areas before re-joining the ship in the early evening ready to set sail. For those who wish to go ashore, tender boats are used throughout the day. The first day of the itinerary is for flying to Herakolioni, Greece, exploring the local area before boarding the ship and familiarising with the on board amenities and choosing which restaurant to eat in.

Day two is spent at sea cruising the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Sun lovers can enjoy the sun decks and sip long cool drinks while relaxing by the pools, for the more energetic there are a wide range of onboard activities to choose from.

The ship arrives at Limassol, Cyprus on the morning of the third day. Those who go ashore have many different charming places to visit and explore on this popular island. For those who wish to take a break from the heat and sun a trip to the pine forests in the Troodus Mountains is an excellent choice, before arriving back at port to get the tender boat back to the ship in time for aperitifs before dinner. The ship sets sail in the late afternoon to continue cruising through the night arriving at Rhodes, Greece, for the fourth day.

Day fourth day is spent either on board the ship or ashore discovering the delights of Ephesus, Turkey. On day five the ship docks at Santorin a magical Greek island where a swim in the clear blue sea may make a change from the ship's pool! The itinerary continues with overnight cruising to the Greek Island of Mykonos. After another relaxing or exciting day the ship sets sail, returning to Herakolioni to catch the fight back home.

This cruise is also available as a cruise deal where people are free to organise their own flights.