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Samsung Monte S5620 [Gadget Review] is a post from: ProPakistani

Design:

In a world full of affordable touch phones, it becomes increasingly difficult to choose from a vast available variety. But one look at Samsung S5620 and a cursory glance on its features make choice easy.

Its digital experience is worth remembering since it is a combination of glossy touch screen and an intelligent operating system. Samsung S5620 has attractive curve body with sleek surface for comfortable grip. Its 3-inch TFT touch-capacitive screen and having resolution of 240?400(3 inches) resolution with the support of 256k colors.

The Samsung Monte runs Touch Wiz UI 2.0 Plus for efficient and effective touch screen functions. It is also ready with features like accelerometer sensor for UI (User Interface) rotate.

Hardware Features (Processor, Internal & External Memory):

It’s handing out is much better and applications are quite reachable. It is ready with 200 MB domestic memory which is moderately sufficient for some basic memory processing. It is also ready with maximum of 16GB memory by using micro SD card and it can store 1000 entries for phonebook and able of storing call records virtually.

Battery:

It is factory loaded with Standard battery, Li-Ion 960 mAh. As per manufacturer details; The device offers a standby time of up to 769 hours on 2G  and 9 hours and 42 minutes talk time for 2G.The device perfectly suits the local market since it offers cellular 2.5 G networks.

Connectivity Features:

Samsung Monte is 3.5G network capable WIFI phone. It features Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps GPRS/EDGE with capability of 3.5G transmission of HSDPA, 3.2 Mbps. It supports Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo sound capability headset and Micro USB port for PC and micro USB charger connectivity.

Camera and Location Based Capability:

Samsung Monte S5620 is equipped with 3.2 MP (2048 x 1536 pixels) cameras featuring geo-tagging for sharing the travelling experiences with friends and family and different shooting modes like smile detection, panoramas, single, continuous, frame and mosaic.

Samsung Monte S5620 video camera is ready of capturing video with, QVGA@15fps and it is also ready with secondary CIF camera for video calling. It is set with A-GPS as location based value added tool and it supports different location based applications like Google Maps /Google Latitude and Navi expert. Its camera does not offer features like Flashlight.

Applications and Operating System:

Samsung Monte compelling feature of Touch Wiz UI 2.0 Plus provides handy usability of applications. With its latest UI it features home screen swapping, home widgets and live feed widgets. It offers social networking integrations applications like MySpace, Twitter, Bebo and lot of other known social networking applications in the form of widgets and in separate consoles. It is also loaded with Multi Instant messaging capability and provides user chat in real time.

Browser:

The glad news for internet lovers is this that the device is capable of full internet browsing with a Samsung Monte internet browser and all the basic functions are integrated for internet mobility.

Home Screen:

Home screen is capable of finger swapping and widget placement offering multiple alternative home screen windows. It is also ready with task manager for accessing applications by displaying in multiple open applications at different animated style.

Common Applications (Built-in):

Its common applications are:

• Google Maps.
• Google Latitude
• Google Mail client.
• Social Networking applications.
• Widgets like Google Search bar on home screen

Multimedia Support / Formats:

It comes with integrated FM Radio with RDS (radio data system) which facilitate the handset for improve multimedia experience. Its multimedia supports range like audio format support from – MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A and Video supported formats are: WMV/RV/MP4/3GP video player.

Before you buy, make sure the Box contains the following

• The Samsung Monte 5620
• Charger
• MicroUSB cable
• User Manuals and Software CD
• Headset
• Battery

*Please be informed, this depends on the seller offer or also check OEM website.

Availability in Pakistan and Price:

In Pakistan, its price ranges from PKR 17,600/- to 18000/- (as of June 30th, 2010) like on online retailers: Mobile zone website it is offered in PKR 17,600/-

On different free online websites in Pakistan, it is also being offered in different price ranges dependent on the handset condition (used).

However, price variation could be a factor when you go to the market to purchase the device.

Disclaimer: Websites mentioned are referred to for academic purpose only with no commercial interest involved. They are mentioned in good faith and the author is not responsible for any purchase /sale /exchange/loss/ decision made. Exercise your independent judgment in this regard

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iPhone 4G Knocks, Are We Ready? is a post from: ProPakistani

This is a Guest Post by Zaib Ali

Finally Apple announced its best iPhone ever i.e the iPhone 4 at WWDC10. It may not be a surprise for you to know that apple has already beaten Microsoft in terms of revenue, quite recently, as most of its products hitting the market these days are phone based.

Anyways coming back to iPhone 4, it is a huge phone that ideally speaking, all of us would love to get hold of instantly but the point is, will we be able to utilize the device fully since Pakistan has still not embraced 3G Technology.

While many countries around the world have either adopted the technology or they are in the process of doing so including Bangladesh (surprising, isn’t it!).

Now look at features of new iPhone 4 and then I will let you know its troubling features for us

• Glass front and back
• 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
• 720p HD video recording
• 960 x 640 resolution with 800:1 contrast ratio (4 times better than the previous iPhones)
• Gyroscope (3-axis)
• Gyro + accelerometer provide 6-axis motion sensing
• Rotation about gravity
• Apple A4 chip
• 32 GB of Storage
• Dual mic suppression
• 802.11n WiFi
• 300 hours of standby battery time (3G talk time: 7 hours, 3G web browsing: 6 hours, WiFi browsing: 10 hours, Video playback: 10 hours, Music playback: 40 hours)
• 3.5-inch screen
• 24% thinner than the iPhone 3GS
• 3.5 inch mm headset jack
• Front facing cam for video conferencing
• Micro SIM tray

The last two features in the above list of specs are the ones that are not supported in Pakistan although video conferencing or front facing cameras have been part of the devices that are running in the country for years but the other problem is a more serious one as Micro Sim tray needs a micro SIM to be inserted in it and micro SIM is something totally new for people and technology in Pakistan.

Tiny card that holds your contact info and account information that you find in your GSM handset is a 15 x 25 mm plastic card whereas the new Micro SIM (also known as a 3FF SIM) is a diminutive 12 x 15mm, about 52% smaller.

This will be a litmus test for telecom operators to come up to the challenge of iPhone 4.

Telecom operators will have to invest in this technology. They should give a solution to this problem as iPhone is one of the most popular phones in Pakistan and iPhone 2G, 3G, and 3GS are glaring examples in this regard

Or if you are extremely eager to have this phone and think that your carrier is not going to provide you with a micro SIM card then here’s what you can do, you can make one for yourself by cutting the large one to fit in your iPhone 4!! (Pakistanis you know are very witty).

On other hands, people of the country are already voicing that why cellular companies are not bringing in iPhone officially. Else these phones are sold at 3 times’ price in the market.

Retailers in Pakistan are estimating Rs. 70,000 as opening price of iPhone 4G in Pakistan or even higher. So the point is why cellular companies are not thinking about giving out iPhone like they do in other countries.

An iPhone enthusiast went emotional and tweeted following:

Image Credit: TheGadget

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PTCL Launches Personal Global Number is a post from: ProPakistani

Personal Global Number service is for corporate world with number of useful features bundled with one valued added service.

Once subscribed for this service a 9 digits UPT number e.g. 1220-11111 (Access code+UPT number) becomes your identity and you can use this service for multi-purpose.

If you are a corporate executive and are always on a move, you can still effectively use your traditional landline by receiving your incoming calls at different locations with or without schedule.

Similarly you can do out dialing from anywhere in Pakistan just by giving login information from any PTCL landline and cellular number; the best part is that the bill of all out dialing will be sent to the number on which personal global service is subscribed , not to the number from which calls were made. So unified billing is another innovative feature of this must-have service.

Package Tariff:

• No service subscription required.
• Monthly charges of Rs 50 / month

Service Benefits:

• A sense of mobility on conventional PTCL landline.
• Scheduled/Unscheduled Call diversions on 06 different location as per requirement
• Out dialing from anywhere in Pakistan using Personal Global Number (UPT#)
• Handy incoming & outgoing features bundled in one service.
• Unified billing

How to Subscribe:

Customers can subscribe to personal global number by dialing 1236 or 0800- 8-0800, whereas post subscription of incoming/outgoing call management and complaint registration can be done through 1229 IVR or 1218.

More information about the service can be obtained from helpline: 1236.

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Mobile Subscribers Top 97.3 Million in Pakistan is a post from: ProPakistani

Pakistan ended with 97.3 million mobile phone subscribers in April 2010 up from 96.77 million subscribers in March 2010, according to recent stats released by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

Cellular industry showcased a positive growth of 0.55 percent in April 2010 while maintaining the growth rate of 0.56 percent in March 2010. Cellular teledensity in the country has hit 59.40 mark.

Other than Zong, all cellular companies showed addition in customers.

Detailed information is revealed in below graphs

WLL subscribers in April 2010 reached 2.67 million with 1.6 percent tele-density.

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Mobile Subscribers Top 97.3 Million in Pakistan is a post from: ProPakistani

Pakistan ended with 97.3 million mobile phone subscribers in April 2010 up from 96.77 million subscribers in March 2010, according to recent stats released by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

Cellular industry showcased a positive growth of 0.55 percent in April 2010 while maintaining the growth rate of 0.56 percent in March 2010. Cellular teledensity in the country has hit 59.40 mark.

Other than Zong, all cellular companies showed addition in customers.

Detailed information is revealed in below graphs

WLL subscribers in April 2010 reached 2.67 million with 1.6 percent tele-density.

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wi-tribe Announces New Group CEO is a post from: ProPakistani

Sohail Qadri, Newly Appointed Group CEO of wi-tribe

wi-tribe today announced that its board of directors has appointed Sohail Qadri as its Group Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to this appointment, Qadri advised the boards of a number of technology, communications and venture capital and private equity firms on value creation, corporate structuring, market, product and corporate development.

In his most recent corporate role, he served as the Group Strategy Director at Telefonica S.A. with responsibility for corporate strategy, business development and innovation. Qadri also sat on Telefonica’s boards in the Czech Republic and the shareholder Telco Board in Italy.

Dr. Nasser Marafih, CEO of the Qtel Group, the majority shareholder in wi-tribe said: “We are very thankful for the leadership of Sami Hinedi, who led the successful set up of wi-tribe in Bahrain, Jordan and Pakistan. Based on Sohail’s track record in leading telecom companies – in both advanced and emerging markets – and his strategic vision, his appointment was a unanimous decision among the board of the Qtel Group. We are pleased with Sohail’s appointment as he has the talent and experience to lead wi-tribe as it is focuses on delivering next-generation services to our customers in Pakistan, the Middle East, Far East and beyond.”

The Qtel Group has made major investments in three greenfield mobile broadband companies putting wi-tribe at the forefront of the telecommunications industry’s move to 4G. Today with a presence in Bahrain, Jordan, Pakistan and Philippines wi-tribe is building its global high-performance networks.

Prior to joining Telefonica S.A. Qadri was one of the founding members of O2 plc and on the company’s Executive Committee and Board. He played a key role in the transformation of O2, the development of the O2 brand, the review of its M&A options and managed the alignment programme with Telefonica. In addition, during his tenure as Group Mobility Director at BT plc, he sat on the boards of various mobile companies and led the acquisition of equity stakes and telecom licenses in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Commenting on his new role and appointment Qadri said, “wi-tribe has already built a reputation for innovation and an enviable position within the broadband industry. It’s a great honour to join its leadership team and have the opportunity to build on the company’s success. My focus will be listening to customers, delivering outstanding experience and fresh services, serving the communities where we operate and building a leadership brand.”

Sohail assumed his new duties June 1. He succeeds Sami Hinedi, a 3-year company veteran.

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IT&T Gets Rs. 718 Mln for Development in 2010-11 is a post from: ProPakistani

The government has allocated an amount of Rs 718.317 million for ongoing and new schemes for Information Technology & Telecom sector under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the Year 2010-11.

Interestingly, only two schemes have been allocated funds which included the laying of Cross-Border Opticle Fibre Cable System between China and Pakistan for Voice & Data traffic with Rs 5 million while Rs 20.676 million have been allocated for Strengthening of Server Room at Ministry of IT at Islamabad.

In IT sector, the government has allocated Rs 692.641 million for the ongoing schemes while Rs 25.676 million have been allocated for two new schemes.

As per details of the allocation for different projects ongoing projects, Rs 60 million have been allocated for Federal Govt Data Center & Intranet at Islamabad. Another Rs 50 million have been allocated for application of E-Office (Basic Common Applications at all divisions of the federal govt.).

Rs 20.325 million have been allocated for phase-III of Internships at Islamabad.

In Telecom Sector, Rs 63.187 have been allocated for an ongoing project of Inter-Connect Billing & Customer Support System for SCOs while Rs 74.975 million are being earmarked for National ICT Scholarship Programme.

Another Rs 51.191 have been budgeted for GSM Expansion of Gilgit-Baltistan while Rs 17.049 million have been earmarked for Gilgit-Baltistan Terrestrial Link Microwave.

Via APP

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Djuice Introduces Reverse Auction is a post from: ProPakistani

After Mobilink, now Telenor is offering Reverse Auction where the lowest bidder will win Samsung Touch Screen phone and Rs. 100 balance.

All you have to remember is that your bid should be:

• the lowest
• the most unique!

So idea is to bid the lowest unique value to win the phone. Telenor system will guide you through SMS regarding your current bidding status.

How to Bid?

You can participate in the auction by sending in your bids. The system will compare your bid against the existing bids and update you with the appropriate reply from the below scenarios.

Lowest Unique Bid Response: You will get this response if your bid is the Lowest Unique. In other words, you are the winner until someone outbids you.

Unique Bid Response: You will get this response if your bid is Unique but not lowest. This tells you to bid again with a lower amount.

Lowest Bid Response: You will get this response if your bid is lowest but not unique since many people have sent this bid. Therefore, you are supposed to try with a greater value so that your bid becomes Lowest Unique, that is, lowest amongst all the unique bids.

Out Bided Response: You will get this response if you were the winner at one point in time having Lowest Unique bid but are now out bidden by someone else. Therefore, you have to try again with a different bid.

Neither Lowest nor Unique Bid Response: You will get this response if your bid is neither lowest nor unique. Therefore, you have to try again with lower bids.

Already Lowest Unique Bid Response: You will get this response if the bid you have sent earlier is already Lowest Unique. In other words, your bid is the winning bid until you are out bidden by someone else with a lower unique bid.

To participate, send bidYour Amount to 3000

Bid Amount Range is Rs 1-2000. Example: SMS ‘bid 250′ to 3000

Charges:

SMS Charges: Rs.5+tax.

Terms

• The bids will be refreshed for both auctions, which means that for the second auction, you can re-send the bids that you sent earlier in the first auction
• Competition is open to all Telenor subscribers resident in Pakistan and of or above 18 years of age.
• Winner Customer has to have the Telenor mobile number in his/her or parents/relative name. A copy of CNIC would also be required for age and number verification.
• Winner would need to pay the bidding amount to receive the Nokia Express Music Phone. Telenor Pakistan will contact the winning bidder for details.
• The maximum number of bids by a customer should not exceed 1000.
• Telenor Pakistan reserves the right to change the auction items in case of non availability of specified item due to any reason. In that case, Telenor Pakistan shall offer another item of similar quality, features and value.
• The decision of Telenor Pakistan in relation to this campaign would be final and binding on all participating players.
• Second Reverse Auction will start from 22nd and last till the 24th

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Pakistani Politics Hits Twitter is a post from: ProPakistani

Tendency of following the trend is what we are witnessing these days, as politicians are embracing Twitter, a micro-blogging network.

Good thing is that this way Politicians are in access of a common person, which is otherwise impossible to think about. But bad thing is that Twitter is taken as a vehicle for propaganda than a means of sustained and meaningful engagement with voters or the general public.

We have seen Salman Taseer pulling legs of Punjab Government on Twitter as well, which many think is part of his job assigned by Federal Government. We could have expected the same in return but luckily Rana Sana Ullah isn’t on Twitter yet. Some fear that Rana Sb would be learning Twitter to come out of den, very soon.

Shabaz Sharif hasn’t teased the Governor through Tweets, as of now, but we don’t know about the future as political temperature may rise in the vicinity.

Other politicians include Imran Khan and Mushaid Hussain Syed, who are going pretty smooth with their tweets. Lately, Mushaid Hussain has started interacting with his followers, in nice manner – good approach.

Marvi Memon has been on Twitter for long with her activism from Karachi to Hunza. She is following pretty much number of people and interacts with them as well.

Fatima Bhutto is on Twitter with 8,500 followers, highest in local race.

The renowned Rehman Malik tweets in his traditional way. His tweets actually sound exactly like his voice and accent as he speaks on TV. A pretty similar charter to what we are familiar with.

Not to forget that politicians are facing barriers while embarrassing technology – that’s okay as far as they are tying. But often they are given tough time when they are countered by tech gurus.

By the way, Pervez Musharraf, the veteran social media personality is also on Twitter.

Here is a selected list of Pakistani Politicians on Twitter with link to their profiles

• @SalmaanTaseer (Salman Taseer)
• @CMShahbaz (Shabaz Sharif)
• @ImranKhanPTI (Imran Khan)
• @PMPakistan (Pervez Musharraf)
• @SenRehmanMalik (Rehman Malik)
• @Kashmala_Tariq (Kashmala Tariq)
• @Mushahid (Mushaid Hussain Syed)
• @Fbuttho (Fatima Bhutto)
• @marvi_memon (Marvi Memon)

If you come across any other politician who is on Twitter, drop their link in comments.

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Samsung & Teletech Open CS Centre in Karachi is a post from: ProPakistani

Roy Chang, Manager Samsung Electronic presenting memento to Shabbir Machyara, Owner Star City Mall at the inauguration of Samsung Customer Service & Display Centre.

Manager of Samsung Electronics Pakistan, Mr. Roy (Yongil) Chang inaugurated Customer Service Centre for Samsing and Teletech in Karachi. This service center will offer timely services to customers for their handsets.

Speaking to the media persons Mr. Chang said,”Keeping our focus on customers needs, we provide the best quality services and electronics products across the world. We provide innovative products for improving the lives of Pakistanis. I would like to appreciate the efforts of Teletech for extending world class services to our customers”.

Director of Teletech Pakistan Danish Haroon said that, Teletech is establishing high quality service centers in all major cities of Pakistan. Another modern service center will soon begin operations in the Gulshan Iqbal area of Karachi, to provide comprehensive services to customers in a friendly environment, “Teletech believes in winning the customers hearts through immaculate services and hard work. It is due to these customers that our company enjoys such great fame and success” said Haroon.

The owner of Star city Mall Shabir Machyara praised Teletech’s efforts and highlighted the Services of Star City Mall Tower. He also presented a shield to Roy (Yongil) Chang. President of Karachi Electronics Association, Mohammad Idrees also spoke at the occasion and ensured his full support to Teletech in the market.

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