LG U970 Shine and LG KE970 Shine- Two Bright, Shining Stars of The Mobile World

Following the trail of success from LG's 'Chocolate' variant of phones, the company comes to fore with another set of two mesmerizing beauties. Both the phones are the exact twins of the other and appear in the market as LG Shine. The only differentiating feature of the two phones are their individual network supportability. Here, If LG U970 is a 3G variant, LG KE970 is an EDGE phone.

Both LG KE970 and LG KU970 come with a 2.2 inch 256k colour TFT screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. A unique mirror effect adds to the glitz and glitter of the phone. Both the phones come complete with a 2 megapixel camera each, equipped with Schneider-Kreuznach lens and bundled with autofocus, flash and 2 x digital zoom functionalities. The screen of both the phones support 262k colours and offer a sharp and clear viewing facility and a stylish mirror effect while in power-off mode.

A built-in music player of the both Shine variants supports MP3, ACC and WMA file formats. Addition of Bluetooth, GPRS and USB in both the phones adds to the possibilities of faster data transfer. A plethora of other features like a WAP, XHTML browser, embedded games, downloadable Java games, etc., make usage of these two Shine varieties a pleasant affair. In addition to all the phone comes with 8MB memory and expandable microSD slot option.

The mesmerising factors that once gets embellished via the stunning glossy look of the phone, continues deep through to the features and functioning of the phone. To talk of innovation that the phone offers, user once in detail of the phones comes to face another personification of innovation in terms of a blogger program that aids him or her to post and read blogs over internet with utmost ease.

In summation, both the forms of Shine comprise killing looks and awe-inspiring features. The sum total impact of which is highly invigorating and satisfying.

Nokia 6300 - A Touch of Class

The Nokia 6300 is seemingly the first attempt of Nokia to produce a slim phone. Why not be? The whole world today is obsessed with slim phones popularized by Motorola. The global manufacturing leader have made a robust entry to this category with the Nokia 6300 that measures just 11.7mm in thickness. A handset that has rightly being called 'Simply beautiful – beautifully simple' by its makers.

The Nokia 6300 epitomize Nokia's tradition of making simple phone designs. Of late, this aspect of mobile designing was replaced by Nokia's strive for 'stylish' handsets that are hard to use and multi-functional smart phones that are too bulky. The Nokia 6300 marks the return of to its roots of simple design and comfortable usage. An aspect which lead to one of the biggest loyal customer base in the mobile phone industry.

The Nokia 6300 looks highly sophisticated with its stainless steel body. The handset looks very expensive but it is not. More than half of the simple candy bar is occupied with a TFT display that produces an astounding 16 million colours across 240x320 pixels. Images produced by the display are sharp and true to life. Other half of the handset has the ergonomically satisfying keypad and a five way navigation key.

This triband handset changes bands automatically so that you get seamless connectivity across the whole world. The Nokia 6300 supports mobile internet with its built in GPRS and EDGE technology. An integrated WAP 2.0/xHTML browser makes mobile internet a pleasure. Bluetooth v2.0 and USB connectivity keeps you in sync with all your devices. Transfer of information with external device is quick and easy with the Nokia 6300. For those who appreciate music on the move, the Nokia has a built in music player, a FM radio and supports external memory cards.

Nokia 6300

Nokia 6300 and Nokia N93i - Demand More

Nokia is one such company that best understands what present day consumers need. Keeping customer satisfaction in mind, Nokia has been constantly launching some sophisticated as well as user friendly handsets. The all new Nokia 6300 and the Nokia N93i are two cool handsets from this renowned Nokia stable. When you see their features you will only say 'I love them'. So, let's proceed!

The recently launched Nokia 6300 comes in an attractive stainless steel casing giving you a firm and comfortable grip on it. The large 2 inch TFT QVGA screen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution arranges crisp and clear viewing experience. The built-in 2 megapixel camera with 8 x digital zoom not only takes beautiful snaps but also records quality videos. State-of-the-art music player is brilliant in terms of its sound output. And the best thing is that it supports a large number of formats such as MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, H263 and H264. FM radio, visual radio, video ringtones, email with attachments, Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging, push-to-talk, voice commands, Bluetooth, SyncML, USB, EDGE, GPRS, XHTML browser etc. complete the feature list of the Nokia 6300.

Now, come to the features of the powerful Nokia N93i. Unlike the Nokia N6300, the Nokia N93i is a 3G enabled handset which runs on Symbian Operating System S60 Software. You can view information on the phone internally or externally-credit goes to its intuitive clamshell design. The highlight of the phone is its 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, 3 x optical zoom and 20 x digital zoom. Picture and video quality is beyond comparison-Carl Zesiss Optics Tessar lens takes complete control of the imaging game. There is a second camera attached (VGA) for making video calls.

Rest of the features of the Nokia N93i include Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, email with attachments, Real Player Media Player, music player, FM radio, voice dialing, voice recording, handsfree speaker, push-to-talk, Bluetooth, Pop Port, Infrared, WLAN, TV output etc.

If you want some solid features at a reasonable rate, then the Nokia 6300 is a very good option. But, if you are more attracted to the imaging capabilities in a phone, then, the high-end Nokia N93i is a cool bargain.

Motorola V3: Excellence Magnified

Motorola is recognized for manufacturing slim phones with sleek designs. Motorola V3 is an elegant phone. It spells a balmy effect with its delicate looks. The handset is cast in anodized aluminum. It is available in black and silver colours. The silver handset defines opulence and sophistication. Black colour stands for power and style. Since taste is a subjective matter, either handset can be used at work and leisure.

The clamshell is not designed for casual outings. Instead, it makes for an accessory at an evening party. What magnifies the worth of this handset is commingling of killer looks with advanced features. The Motorola V3 handset has two displays. One is located on the face of the phone, the other inside the clamshell. The external display is small in comparison with the one inside. Its purpose is furnish caller information such as name, numbers, and pictures/wallpapers where applicable. The screen has a resolution of 96x80 pixels. The size and resolution of the screen is commensurate with the task it is accredited.

The chief display of the Motorola V3 phone has a good resolution. It renders life to pictures, wallpapers, and screensavers. Keypad is neat and amenable to continuous use. The phone is fitted with a camera. It can capture still pictures and video sequences. Compliant with quad-band frequencies, the phone supports communication during travel and tour. With class 10 GPRS, a user can exchange 32 to 48 KB of data in a single second. This technology helps in accessing emails as well as in browsing the internet. The phone provides WAP 2.0 browser to help surf the net.

Motorola V3 supports multiple messaging modes. It is amenable to SMS, MMS, EMS, and Email. It renders accessibility to a number of email clients. The phone offers a variety of games to entertain in dull hours.

The phone's features complement its aspect and magnify its potential.

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To Find Yourself In Your Song Writing

Are you there somewhere? I mean in the music you compose. How can you be creative in your songwriting and leave the imprints of your heart in the music you compose?

Have you ever asked yourself what songwriting and composing really is? What is the difference between composing and copying?

It can be a very rewarding activity to write songs and you can write your songs in many ways.

The creative parts of you brain can be more or less activated or you can stimulate the more calculating parts of your intellect.

Maybe you have experienced the same things that I have. That the demands to produce a good song can be contraproductive. The pressure stops the creative flow.

Many times it is more rewarding to just sit down humming or singing with a guitar or piano without expectations.

This way you practice your voice in comforable pitches and you can also practice the great art of comping. Yes, this songwriting activity helps you develop yourself as a musician.

Suddenly you find yourself with a wonderful melody in your lap. What to do?

Have you ever realized that you have forgotten a wonderful melody you have sung just a few minutes ago. It is a painful experience is it not?

It is better to be prepared for the wonder of finding a perfect melody. A recording device like an mp3-player or something else that will help you preserve your creative manifestations should always be handy.

Well, it could also be a piece of paper to write your lyrics and sheet music on.

It is a matter of faith. If you have faith that a creative wonder can happen you will always be prepared.

Another creativity trigging activity is to start your recording equipment and just start to play on your guitar or piano humming along.

The fact that you are recording what you do can help you do your best and if you actually create a fantastic melody it is there for you you improve upon and elaborate on.

Even if you do not create something fantastic you can sit back after having recorded this way and see if you can find something to spare for future use.

What about limitations? What is limitations and how can they help you be more creative.

Have you ever tried to write music to lyrics already written? sometimes this is easier than to start from zero.

The limitation of having lyrics already written consists of the fact that you have to write a melody that fits the lyrics and also recreate and maybe also enchance the mood of the song.

You can give yourself other limitations like deciding in which key to sing, what type of song you will compose, rock, ballad, waltz and so on.

Some people create the melody as the last crowning part of the song. They start with a rhythm, a groove, the chords, a nice bass part and so on. Suddenly it becomes easy to just put in a fitting melody on these backing tracks.

Triggering the creative parts or your personality may give results when you don't expect it. To find yourself in the music you create is indeed a refreshing mental and emotional experience.

Joe Mcbride "Texas Hold'Em" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review

Texas HoldEm is the latest Smooth Jazz CD put out by the very talented piano playing Joe Mcbride who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident Joe Mcbride fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Texas HoldEm launches with a great track, Big Slick, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It really is a very nice track.

Texas HoldEm is a pleasantly varied, mix of 11 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly talented artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They're all here.

I'm of the opinion that Texas HoldEm is certainly Joe Mcbride's best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it's a collection that even the casual Smooth Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.

My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7, No Limit. It's a great track!

Texas HoldEm Release Notes:

Joe Mcbride originally released Texas HoldEm on Sep 27, 2005 on the Heads Up Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Big Slick


2. In A Garden Of Eden In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida


3. Double Down


4. Texas Hold'em


5. Giving It All To You


6. In & Out


7. No Limit


8. I'm Here For You


9. All In


10. The River


11. One Eyed Jack

Personnel: Joe McBride (vocals, piano, keyboards); Martin Walters (guitar, bass guitar); Todd Parsnow (guitar); Wayne DeLano (saxophone); Dave Von Blohn (trumpet, flugelhorn); Larry Spencer (trumpet); John Adams (double bass); Dennis Durick (drums). Recording information: Big Time Audio, Dallas, Texas.