New Samsung Dual Flip Phone: SCH-U740



Verizon has announced that the SCH-U740 from Samsung is now available. The model is quite innovative, offering a never before seen dual hinge. The model flips open two different ways, providing the user with different functionalities from each location.

When the model is flipped open vertically, the traditional way, it offers the standard number pad and screen. When flipped horizontally, the user will find a full qwerty keyboard, allowing for easier text messaging and email functionality.

The phone seamlessly blends mobile and message functionalities, allowing users to send email and text messages quickly. Many such devices are bulky; the SCH-U740 is fairly compact and stylishly designed.

Verizon has an email service called Wireless Sync that allows users to upload contact information from their p.c., and the SCH-U740 is fully compatible with the service. Users can upload phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, calendars, and task information.

The model is a thin clamshell that has a 1.3 mega-pixel camera with a flash. The camera is also video capable. Users are able to record and save video clips and send them to friends and family via their mobile connection.

The Bluetooth capability of the model allows for wireless syncing with the user’s computer. Bluetooth also allows for the use of wireless devices including headsets and speakers, and allows for interactive gaming between friends. Recently, many cars have become Bluetooth capable, allowing users to listen to conversations over their car speakers.

The SCH-U740 also has a 2.2″ thin film transistor display. Thin film transistors are attached to the screen, creating a brilliant display. TFT, as it is commonly known, is considered to be the most advanced technology available.

Samsung has added a microSD card-slot for users that need to access additional memory. The model is ‘get it now’ capable, which means that users can us Verizon’s service to download ring tones, wallpapers, and screen savers. The service also allows for users to use a GPS navigation system.

The model also functions with Verizon’s Vcast service, which means that it is capable of downloading songs, news, sports, entertainment, and videos.

The specifications of the model are quite impressive, it offers a 800 mAh Li-Ion battery, an internal antenna, and weighs about 100 grams. It has a 262000 color screen, speakerphone, and functions well with dual-band service.

Samsung has made some strides in the last year in an attempt to increase their market share. They have lost a little in the last year. Nokia and Motorola have both gained. This quarter, Samsung holds 10.7 percent of global cell phone sales.

Nokia, respectively, is the world’s global leader with 35.2 percent.

With impressive models like the SCH-U740, Samsung should be able to rebound in the next year or two.

Best PS3 Games of 2009

Plenty of PS3 games are released on every famous festival like Christmas and many more. The gamers get good chance to choose the best among several types of PS3 games. Some of the most favorite PS3 games of this October have been listed here.

One of the PS3 games which will be available in the game shops is FIFA Soccer 2010. There have been many soccer games similar to this but; the important and unique feature of this game is that it possesses the player control of 360 degree. Most of the features of this game are very similar to that of the release of the last year except for some advancement in the features which gives a realistic feel to the players on different moves.

Another PS3 game named Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 which was available in the end of the September month is quite similar to that of the previous game with minor changes in some features. In this game, the new feature added is the levels of 3 new single players. There has also been an addition of 3 new heroines for the sword swinging action in this game. The rate of this game is given as M.

The game which is going to be released in the month of November of this year is Assassins Creed 2. This game has been developed according to the medieval time and thus, provides lot of actions. One of the PS3 games is a first person shooter game named Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 which is a newer version of action game that has included more weapons and attachments.

Space Shuttle Atlantis successfully launched



Atlantis space shuttle with a crew of six astronauts was launched successfully to deliver a load of spare parts to the International Space Station. Space Shuttle had a successful launch from Pad 39A at 2:28Pm Easter Time on Monday, November 16.

THE ATLANTIS Space Shuttle had a successful launch from Pad 39A at 2:28Pm Easter Time on Monday, November 16. The Space shuttle launch took place at the Kennedy Space Centre, where the weather was quite nice and perfect. Also the countdown contained no serious technical issues as such.

The Space shuttle is on a mission of eleven days, designated STS 129 to carry the much needed spare parts to the International Space Station. Atlantis carried two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen lank assemblies, two pump modules, ammonia tank assembly and spare latching end effectors for the station’s robotic arm.

Atlantis space shuttle is expected to arrive at the International Space Station in about two days after its launch.

Do check out and watch the launch of the Atlantis Space Shuttle on the net.

NASA, in last month had successfully launched the prototype Ares I-X, the tallest rocket ever built as a part of its effort to build a new generation of space rocket to transport the Orion capsule.

The Atlantis space shuttle launch was the last launch in this year.

TODAY THE Atlantis space shuttle with a crew of six astronauts was launched successfully to deliver a load of spare parts to the International Space Station.