Seven reasons to buy the Nokia Lumia 920

The Nokia Lumia 920 was shown off in New York last week and after checking out all of the coverage, I can say without a doubt that I will be purchasing one as soon as they are released. The color I choose will depend on which carrier(s) in the US get the high end Lumia, but with three carrier contracts I know at least one of my carriers will get the device. Based on just what we know so far, Microsoft was very tight lipped about Windows Phone 8, I have seven main reasons I think the Lumia 920 is the device for me.

Reason one: PureMotion HD+ display

The Nokia Lumia 900 has a ClearBlack display and some testing earlier this year revealed that theLumia 900 has a better outdoor display than the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S. Nokia is now taking that ClearBlack display technology to the next level and showed us all their PureMotion HD+ technology that looks to be the leading display on smartphones today.

The PureMotion HD+ display automatically adjusts to sunlight glare, has those gorgeous deep blacks, provides super smooth scrolling through pixel translation speeds that are 2.5x faster than other phones, and works with fingernails, fingertips, and fingers covered with gloves. Yes, you can use your Nokia Lumia 920 in winter with gloves on without needing anything special in the gloves or any other gimmick. This new display just works and does so in nearly any environment you need. I recommend you read the white paper on the display (PDF link) to learn more about the technology.

Reason two: PureView camera technology

The Nokia 808 PureView sets the bar for all camera phones and really stands alone. Nokia's Lumia 920 doesn't have as much of that amazing technology, but it still has been shown to be an outstanding camera and when the device gets out of the prototype stage you can bet that reviewers will thoroughly test the camera. Nokia has an interesting white paper (PDF link) on the details of the camera technology used in the Lumia 920. As Nokia states this is the second phase in PureView technology and includes some of the core pieces such as high performance Carl Zeiss optics and powerful image processing algorithms. Low light performance is a major feature in this new camera, along with video image stabilization.

Reason three: Nokia Maps

Nokia Maps is the best service Nokia has ever offered and I use it on several different platforms. I love the functional offline maps and GPS navigation features in Nokia Maps Drive on my Lumia 900 and in the Lumia 920 Nokia improves that experience by rolling in several of the utilities that you can get now on the Lumia 900 and is taking Nokia Maps offline as well. You will find offline map support with free turn-by-turn navigation, daily commute and local traffic reports, Nokia Transport for public transit schedules, and Nokia City Lens for augmented reality discovery.

Reason four: Windows Phone 8

I would probably have placed this higher in my list if Microsoft would have allowed Nokia to actually show it off, but it seems Microsoft is running a bit behind on the software so manufacturers are not able to give demos yet. We have seen eight new platform improvementscoming in Windows Phone 8 and there are still many details remaining to be revealed. I look forward to seeing what Nokia does with NFC since they have been using it well on their Symbian devices and accessories. The new Start screen looks fantastic for the way I use my Windows Phones and WP8 just cannot get here fast enough for me.

Reason five: Qi wireless charging

I know this is not a huge feature, but it is something unique that distinguishes the Nokia Lumia from other Windows Phone 8 devices. I really appreciated the convenience of Qi charging with myDroid Charge and have been hoping there would be another manufacturer using this standard so I could pull out my pad and use it again. Nokia showed off several accessories that take advantage of this wireless charging technology and I am excited to try some out. The partnership deals with coffee shops is excellent and I hope we see more of these moving forward too.

Reason six: Nokia Music

Nokia Music just launched late last week for US Lumia owners and I have been using it every day since then. I am working on an article comparing it to the Zune Pass and other subscription services, but the big deal here is that it is FREE for Lumia owners. If you enjoy music, then getting a free service like this can provide significant regular savings to your smartphone ownership costs.

Reason seven: Color selection

Again, this may not mean much to many people, but I personally like having color options for my devices and plan to purchase the yellow Lumia 920 as long as it is supported on one of my carriers. Even if Nokia doesn't sell a ton of the yellow models, I think bold colors like this will help get people into the stores and generate conversation around the device, which is exactly what Nokia needs to do to gain marketshare.

Nokia looks to be doing everything possible to help Windows Phone succeed and make sure they are around to compete in the smartphone space. I don't know what else people were expecting from Nokia or Windows Phone 8, but in my opinion they went above my expectations with unique features such as the amazing display and Qi wireless charging.

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New Nikon P7700 COOLPIX - Specification

Nikon Corporation on 22nd Aug 2012 announced the release of the P7700, a high-performance compact digital camera loaded with a number of functions that allow users to enjoy full-scale photography similar to that possible with a digital-SLR camera. Price approx $500 USD.

COOLPIX P7700 Primary Features:

• Bright and fast NIKKOR zoom lens supporting 7.1x optical zoom for coverage of 28-mm to 200-mm focal lengths (equivalent in 35-mm [135] format) and maximum apertures of f/2–4
• 1/1.7-inch backside illumination CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of 12.2-million pixels
• Recording of full-HD movies with stereo sound and a new movie custom setting mode
• Support for a variety of accessories for superior system expansion
• 3-inch vari-angle TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
• Special effects that can be applied with shooting
• Designed for comfortable and natural operation
• High-speed response with a power-up time of approximately 0.9 s*1,
• Four exposure modes (P, S, A, M) and three user settings (U1, U2, U3)
• Maximum ISO sensitivity setting of Hi 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent), and noise reduction filter
• A variety of auto bracketing functions that vary exposure or white balance over a series of exposures automatically captured in quick succession for subtle variations in image expression*2 (exposure bracketing (Tv and Sv), white balance bracketing)
• Built-in neutral density (ND) filter that reduces the amount of light that passes through the lens, enabling a three-step decrease in shutter speed
• 19*3 scene modes, Scene Auto Selector mode with support for 9 scene modes
• Built-in lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function
• Virtual horizon with two display options for visual confirmation that the camera is horizontally and vertically level

Specification: 

Effective pixels	12.2 million
Image sensor	1/1.7-in. type CMOS; total pixels: approx. 12.76 million
Lens	7.1x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens; 6.0-42.8 mm (35mm [135] format equivalent: 28-200 mm); f/2-4
Digital zoom magnification	Up to 4x (35mm [135] format equivalent: approx. 800 mm)
Vibration Reduction (VR)	Lens shift
Focus range*1	[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to 8, Macro close-up mode: 2 cm (0.8 in.) to 8
Monitor	7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, vari-angle TFT LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating
Storage media	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card*2
Image size (pixels)	12M [4000 x 3000], 8M [3264 x 2448], 4M [2272 x 1704], 2M [1600 x 1200], VGA [640 x 480], 3:2 [3984 x 2656], 16:9 9M [3968 x 2232], 1:1 [3000 x 3000]
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)*3	ISO 80-1600, ISO 3200/Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400); (Manual setting is enabled in P/S/A/M exposure modes)
Interface	Hi-Speed USB
Power sources	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied), Battery Charger MH-24 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-5b (used in combination with the Power Connector EP-5A) (optional)
Battery life of still shooting*4	Approx. 330 shots with EN-EL14 battery
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 118.5 x 72.5 x 50.4 mm (4.7 x 2.9 x 2.0 in.) excluding projections*5
Weight	Approx. 392 g (13.9 oz.) with battery and SD memory card*5
Supplied accessories*6	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14, Battery Charger MH-24, USB Cable UC-E17, Audio Video Cable EG-CP16, Camera Strap, ViewNX2 CD
Optional accessories	Speedlights (SB-910, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200*7), Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800, Lens Hood HN-CP17, 40.5mm screw-on filter 40.5 NC, Stereo Microphone ME-1, Hand Strap AH-CP1, Remote Control ML-L3, Remote Cord MC-DC2, GPS Unit GP-1

Supplied Accessories with Nikon P7700 Digicam: AN-CP22 Strap, UC-E17 USB Cable, EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable, EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-24 Quick Charger, LC-CP26 Lens Cap, NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM

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How to access Weblogic Server Datasource from jsp

Recently i was working on a project and I faced some security issues regarding the connection string. I was using the DriverManager.getConnection method>

Connection con=DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:oracle:thin:tom/tom@l91c214gx:1521:orcl");

Later I searched and found a way to handle that. I accessed the Weblogic Server Datasource. Pulled the connection information from the datasource and made a connection to the database. :)

You can find the code below. Change the jdbc/wb_datasource to your datasource name. Always prefix JNDI Name with jdbc like jdbc/wb_datasource
eg: pool = (DataSource) env.lookup ("jdbc/xxxx");

<%@ page import="java.sql.*" %>
<%@ page import="java.util.Hashtable"%>
<%@ page import="javax.naming.*"%>
<%@ page import="javax.sql.DataSource"%>
<%@ page import="java.util.*"%>


<%try{

 Context env = null;
    DataSource pool = null;
    Hashtable ht = new Hashtable( );

    ht.put(Context.INITIAL_CONTEXT_FACTORY,"weblogic.jndi.WLInitialContextFactory");
    ht.put(Context.PROVIDER_URL,"t3://localhost:7001");
    
    env = new InitialContext(ht);

    //Lookup this DataSouce at the top level of the WebLogic JNDI tree
    pool = (DataSource) env.lookup ("jdbc/wb_datasource"); 

 //get a java.sql.Connection from the pool
    Connection conn = pool.getConnection( );

 // change the sql_retrive string according to your need
 String sql_retrive = "select * from test" ;



 Statement st1=conn.createStatement();
 st1.execute(sql_retrive);

 ResultSet rs=st1.getResultSet();
 
 ResultSetMetaData rsm = rs.getMetaData( );
 
 int colCount =  rsm.getColumnCount( );

 %> 
 <table><tr>
 <%
  //print column names
        for (int i = 1; i <=colCount; ++i) { %>
            <th><%=rsm.getColumnName(i)%> </th>
 <%  } %>
           </tr>
          <% while( rs.next( )){ %>
                <tr>
    <%for (int i = 1;  i <=colCount; ++i) { %>
                <td>    <%= rs.getString(i) %> </td>
    <%} //for loop ended%>  
                </tr>
          <%} //while loop ended%>
 </table><% 
}
conn.close();
st1.close();
}
catch(Exception ex){

out.println(ex);

}
%>

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Top 10 P2P File Sharing Softwares

A peer-to-peer (abbreviated to P2P) computer network is one in which each computer in the network can act as a client or server for the other computers in the network, allowing shared access to files and peripherals without the need for a central server. P2P networks can be set up in the home, a business or over the Internet.

• eMule : eMule is one of the biggest and most reliable peer-to-peer file sharing clients around the world. Thanks to it's open source policy many developers are able to contribute to the project, making the network more efficient with each release. eMule is a filesharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network, but offers more features than the standard eDonkey client.
• uTorrent : uTorrent is a powerful and efficient BitTorrent client for Windows. Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in uTorrent, including bandwidth prioritization, scheduling, RSS auto-downloading, and Mainline DHT. Additionally, uTorrent supports the protocol encryption joint specification and peer exchange. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources--typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren't there at all.
• BitTorrent : BitTorrent's software client allows you to quickly download high-quality digital content such as video, music, and games. Available in over 20 languages, it leverages our community of over 70 million users to securely deliver files to your PC faster than anything else out there. Features include detailed graphs and stats on the health of digital media files provide you a safer, more controlled downloading experience, local peer discovery and automatic port mapping increase file transfer speed without the need to reconfigure routers or other hardware, and dynamic bandwidth management allows you to download content without disrupting Web browsing, e-mail, or other applications.
• BitComet : BitComet is a fast and easy-to-use BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client. It is P2P file-sharing freeware and one of the most popular P2P protocols designed for high-speed distribution. BitComet supports simultaneous downloads, DHT networks (trackerless), a download queue, selected downloads in the Torrent package, fast-resume, disk caching, speed limits, auto port mapping, proxies, and IP filtering.
• Vuze : Vuze is the most powerful bittorrent software application to Find, Download, and Play HD video content on the Web. With the latest release, you get powerful new search capabilities, along with the ability to play your HD videos on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, and Tivo. Our award-winning P2P bittorrent technology enables users to quickly and easily download HD video with a single click.
• MediaGet : MediaGet is a wonderful torrent-client software for searching and downloading media files which will be useful both for greenhorns and for experienced users. It uses open sources for search and helps you to download the files. You don't need to know how torrent works anymore, MediaGet will do everything for you. MediaGet also has integrated media player, which allows you to watch movies and listen to music online.
• FrostWire : FrostWire is a free, open source BitTorrent client, first released as a fork of LimeWire. Gnutella support was dropped entirely, and now FrostWire only uses the BitTorrent network. You can now use FrostWire to send large files or entire folders to Colleagues, Friends and family.
• Movie Torrent : The program's interface is basic, with buttons and drop-down menus at the top that allow access to the program's features. Things aren't particularly intuitive, and users who are new to torrent downloading will likely be confused. In fact, although the program's Web site states that users can search for torrents, we couldn't locate the search feature, leaving us on our own when it comes to finding torrents to download. Although the program has a Help menu, there's no actual Help file either within the program or online, which we found doubly frustrating given the program's unintuitive nature. Once we went to another Web site in search of torrents and found one we wanted to download, the program worked well enough, quickly opening the files and beginning the download. The program also makes it easy for users to turn existing files into torrents for sharing. The program is just fine for users who have used other torrent clients and are familiar with their features, but brand-new torrent users will likely find that Movie Torrent offers too little guidance.
• Ares Galaxy : Ares is a peer to peer file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents. You may now easily publish your files through the Ares Network.As a member of the Ares network, you can also search and download just about any digital media file. With Ares you can also join or host chat rooms and meet new friends. Softgap is an international software company engaged in the business of providing cutting edge peer to peer filesharing software. Features include: Advanced search for all types of media files (Audio, Video, Games, Software, Photos). Very fast downloads from multiple users simultaneously. Automatic resume feature that assures the completion of all your requested downloads. A Media Player with play lists and full-screen mode. Ability to preview Audio and Video files while their download is in progress. Enhanced Library Manager ideally designed for organizing all your PC?s media files. Advanced media filter that prevents access to offensive files and viruses. Ability to create your chat room and chat with your friends while downloading. The most friendly and intuitive user interface. Bandwidth and queue control.
• BitLord : BitLord is a p2p file-sharing program fully compatible with torrent files, which is one of the most popular p2p protocol designed for high-speed distribution of 100MB or GB-sized files. BitLord supports simultaneous downloads, download queue, selected downloads in torrent package, fast-resume, chatting, disk cache, speed limits, port mapping, proxy, and IP-filter.

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Lytro - Capture Living Pictures

Lytro lets you take pictures like never before. Unlike a conventional camera that captures a single plane of light, the Lytro camera captures the entire light field, which is all the light traveling in every direction in every point in space.Capture living pictures with the press of a single button. By instantly capturing complete light field data, the Lytro camera gives you capabilities you've never had in a regular camera. Since you'll capture the color, intensity, and direction of all the light, you can experience the first major light field capability - focusing after the fact. Focus and re-focus, anywhere in the picture. You can refocus your pictures at anytime. And focusing after the fact, means no auto-focus motor. No auto-focus motor means no shutter delay. So, capture the moment you meant to capture not the one a shutter-delayed camera captured for you.

The Lytro camera is small, light, and stunning. A great conversation piece. Which it should be, because it's not every day you can take pictures that make history.

Features:

Form follows function.
The Lytro Light Field Camera boasts an 8X optical zoom lens with a constant f/2 aperture, capturing maximum light across the entire zoom range.

Intelligent design.
Extruded anodized aluminum structural skin. Center of gravity shutter button. Intuitive multi-touch screen. And less than eight ounces. What does it all mean? A meticulously designed camera that's lightweight yet solid, built for stability, and easy to use.

Speed, indeed.
Light field technology translates to faster snaps. Without an auto-focus motor, the Lytro's instant shutter means you don't lose time focusing. Plus, with instant power on, you can capture the perfect moment – not the moment after.


Elegant omissions.
What's missing? Nothing you'll miss. No auto-focus, no shutter lag, no unnecessary modes, dials, or settings. And no flash, because Lytro can handle many low light settings. So, no obstacles to the perfect shot.

Specification:

Price	$499	$399	$399
Color	Red Hot	Graphite	Electric Blue
Storage	750 Pictures	350 Pictures	350 Pictures
Model	16GB Light Field Camera	8GB Light Field Camera	8GB Light Field Camera
Storage Type	Internal flash drive.
Technology	Lytro Light Field Sensor and Lytro Light Field Engine 1.0.
Lens	8x optical zoom; Constant f/2 lens.
Controls	Power button: Shutter button; Zoom slider; Touchscreen.
Display	1.52 in | 38.55mm back-lit LCD display with glass touchscreen.
Exposure	Tap on touchscreen to set exposure.
Battery	Long-life Li-Ion internal battery.
File Output	Light field picture file (.lfp).
Light Field Resolution	11 Megarays: the number of light rays captured by the light field sensor.
Software	Includes a free desktop application for importing, processing and interacting with living pictures from the camera. It is built for Mac OS and requires Mac OS 10.6.6 or higher. A Windows application is in development.
Picture Output	Produces HD-quality interactive, living pictures.
Picture Storage	Free storage for living pictures on Lytro.com,
Picture Viewing	View and interact with living pictures on the Lytro camera as well as any internet-connected computer, smartphone or tablet supported.
Light Field Engine	Version 1.0. This is the software that processes light fields to produce interactive pictures. Keep watching this space!
Shell	Ultra-light anodized aluminum structural skin.
Grip	Silicone Rubber.
E-waste	RoHS certified.
Weight	7.55 oz | 214 g
Dimensions	1.61 in x 1.61 in x 4.41 in | 41 mm x 41 mm x 112 mm
Included	Lytro Light Field Camera; Lens cap; Cleaner Cloth; Wrist Strap; 3.28 ft | 1 m Micro-USB cable for data transfer and charging.
Optional Accessories	Fast charger; Replacement lens cap. (Separate purchase required)

Gallery:


via Lytro.com

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