Broadcast TV On Your Mobile, Sydney trials

I don't really know the difference between this and Foxtel already available on Telstras Next G network but a trial is currently being coordinated by the Ai Group’s Australian Digital Suppliers Industry Forum (ADSIF) where mobile phone users in Sydney can access live broadcast television directly to their mobiles.Maybe it is free.

The trial is currently being run by the Optus Network and is available for various handsets supplied by Nokia and LG Electronics. The purpose of the trial is to showcase the state-of-the-art broadcast mobile TV capabilities available, raise awareness about the industry, assess the transmission coverage of broadcasts and obtain feedback on mobile TV usage.

Australia has one of the highest rates per-capita of mobile phone ownership, so this trial will test the feasibility of introducing this technology to the market, bringing to Australia services similar to those already available in a number of other countries in Europe, Asia and the USA. ADSIF will demonstrate to the Australian Government the advantages of this service, in anticipation of the Government setting a date for the allocation of one of the two planned 7 MHz “datacasting” channels for mobile broadcast TV services.

Mobile TV will allow network operators to offer a diverse range of very high quality video services without additional load on their existing 3G capacities. In excess of 20 separate video streams can be provided within a 7 MHz UHF channel.

There are currently nine video streams available during the trial, these include: the Seven Network, ABC, SBS, Fox Sports News, Sky News Business, CNN International, Cartoon Network, MTV and the MySpace Road Tour.

ASUS new high end Eee Top

ASUS introduces new Eee Top computer, I think they have forgotten that the Eee was hit hit because of it's super low price. The original 7inch Eee you can still buy for Aud$250, so $1300 for this is a little extreme no matter how good it is.

ASUS, creators of the Eee PC, yesterday announced the newest addition to the Eee Family, the touchscreen-enabled Eee Top. The Eee Top ET1602 is an all-in-one device that boasts the full functionality of a desktop PC, whilst maintaining simplicity with its touchscreen abilities.

Equipped with a 15.6 inch LCD and five-wired resistive touch panels, the Eee Top enhances interactivity and the simplicity of performing daily computing tasks by applying direct pressure with just a fingertip.

With a comprehensive suite of touch-optimised applications, the Eee Top enables users to do virtually anything, easily. For enhanced accessibility, the Eee Top displays large icons and tabs, plus it provides easy access to applications such as Eee Manager, Microsoft Works and Star Office. It also offers handwriting recognition software with Soft Stylus, Eee memo sticky notes, YouCam for video chat, Eee Cinema media centre and web surfing that supports drag and drop functions.

The Eee Top, which can be used as both a LCD monitor and home entertainment centre, offers a 15.6 inch widescreen LCD screen, Wi-Fi 802.11n connectivity speed for reliable internet access, built-in high fidelity speakers and an integrated 1.3 mega pixel camera and microphone.

ASUS claim that the Eee Top is also very simple to set up, “just plug in the power cord and its ready to use.” The Eee Top ET1602 will be available in Australia from February 2009 around Aud$1,299.

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Attending an 80s Party

How You Can Familiarize Yourself with 80s Fashions ???

Do you remember the 80s?  Whether you were an adult or a teenager, there is a good chance that you do. While you may have fond memories of raising a family or being a fun loving kid, one thing that many seem to remember is the fashion trends of the 80s.  Popular 80s fashion trends often included large scrunched up socks, rolled up jeans, pony tails off to the side, and bright coloured clothing, often neon.  The fashions of the 80s is one that often brings back smiles and memories for some. That is actually one the reasons why many individuals throw themed 80s parties.

If you ever find yourself invited to a themed 80s fashion party, you may end up wondering what you can wear.  Even if you can remember some of the many 80s fashion trends, you may want still want to think about doing a little bit of research before deciding on your 80s fashion wardrobe for your party. When it comes to 80s fashions, there are many individuals who seem to remember the same thing. While this is okay, a little bit of 80s fashion research and you could be more than just an average partygoer; you could be one that stands out or is complimented for your wardrobe choice.

If you are interested in familiarizing yourself with 80s fashion trends of the past, you will find that you have a number of different options.  One of those options involves using the internet. What is nice about using the internet is that you can find just about anything that you are looking for online, including information on popular 80s fashion trends.  In addition to traditional websites that may provide you with free information online, you may also be able to find older versions or scans of old 80s fashion magazines online. The internet is a nice and easy way to familiarize yourself with 80s fashion trends. You can get started by performing a standard internet search.

Whether you were a child or an adult during the 80s there is a good chance that you may have photographs of yourself, your family, or your friends.  If you are able to find those photographs, if they do exist, you may want to take a look at them. In addition to getting a nice walk down memory lane, you can also familiarize yourself with some of the popular 80s fashion trends.  When doing so, you may want to think about grabbing a friend, family member, or an old acquaintance, as it is often fun to reminisce.

Another fun way that you can go about researching 80s fashion trends is by turning on your television.  On television, even today, you can find a number of shows that aired in the 80s.  What is nice about these shows is that they are set in the time.  Watching 80s television shows will likely not only bring back memories of your childhood or your young adult days, but it may also help you familiarize yourself with 80s fashion trends; trends that you may want to incorporate into your next 80s party outfit.  You may also want to think about heading down to your local video store to rent an 80s movie.

Of course, the decision as to what you want to wear or even if you want to do any research for an 80s themed party is yours to make, but you may want to think about doing so. As previously mentioned, researching 80s fashions is likely to be fun, exciting and bring back a lot of memories.