Then Zong replied to Ufone ad
2009/06/30
Ufone vs Zong, funny TV ads fight
Then Zong replied to Ufone ad
CCleaner 2.21.940 - PC Sofware
Nokia PC Suite 7.1.30.8 Final - PC Software
Nokia PC Suite is a package of Windows-based PC applications developed especially for use with Nokia phones. Depending on your phone model, Nokia PC Suite lets you edit, synchronize and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a cable or wireless connection. Connection method compatible with your Nokia mobilephone:
• Infrared (IrDA) port
• Bluetooth via a supported stack: Digianswer Bluetooth Software Suite,
• Microsoft Windows XP Bluetooth, or WIDCOMM Bluetooth for Windows 1.4
• Nokia Connectivity Cable DKU-2 (USB) or Nokia Connectivity Adapter Cable DKU-5 (serial)
Trillian Astra 4.0 Build 111 Beta Multi Messenger - PC Software
Trillian™ is a fully featured, stand-alone, skinnable chat client that supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, and IRC. It provides capabilities not possible with original network clients, while supporting standard features such as audio chat, file transfers, group chats, chat rooms, buddy icons, multiple simultaneous connections to the same network, server-side contact importing, typing notification, direct connection (AIM), proxy support, encrypted messaging (AIM/ICQ), SMS support, and privacy settings.
Without stealing your home page and with no other included software, pop-ups, or spyware, Trillian provides unique functionality such as contact message history, a powerful skinning language, tabbed messaging, global status changes (set all networks away at once), Instant Lookup (automatic Wikipedia integration), contact alerts, an advanced automation system to trigger events based on anything happening in the client, docking, hundreds of emoticons, emotisounds, shell extensions for file transfers, and systray notifications.
Chat and keep in touch with your friends and family, in your own style, through various IM and social networks...with the award-winning chat client Trillian!
Gmail Notifier 1.0.0.20 for Windows (Non official) - PC Software
Gmail Notifier gives you: |
Account login in one click |
Counter of unread emails |
Sound and tray icon alerts |
Read email headers |
Delete emails or mark as read |
IMAP connectivity over SSL |
Support for multiple accounts |
Support for UTF-8 emails Click here to get it |
How to add your blogger blog in Google search engine directory - Blogging
- First go to google webmasters center at www.google.com/webmmasters
- Then add your blog URL and select Meta Tag verification method to verify your blog ownership for Google.
- Copy the meta code and paste it to your Blog template html code after <head> or before </head> code, put </meta> at the end of that copy pasted meta code. Save template.
- Go back to Google Webmasters central page and click on verify. Bang bang all done :)
Google Chrome 3.0.190.1 Dev - PC Software
2009/06/29
How to create a blog on blogger - Blogging
- Go to blogger.com
- Login using your Google ID (Gmail ID)
- Then check the Image tutorial below to watch what steps do you need to make a blog with blogger easily.
Aardvark, the world to share and get knowledge - Internet
What is Aardvark?
Aardvark is a new kind of tool that lets you tap into the knowledge and experience of friends and friends-of-friends.
Aardvark lives on your existing buddylist in your IM program, or as an email contact. Send Aardvark an IM or email with any question and you'll get a quick, helpful response from someone with…
- The right knowledge
- Similar tastes
- Friends in common
What should I use Aardvark for?
- Recommendations
- Research help
- Advice and second opinions
- Tips and discoveries
- And more…
Questions come up every day…
- When you need a quick answer, but don't want to search through a bunch of web pages.
- When you want information but don't know who to ask or where to start.
- When you don…t have time for a long conversation with someone.
- When you want someone who knows what they're talking about.
Take a look at some of the sample questions that people have asked in the past few days.
What kind of topics should I add to my profile?
Just list anything that you'd like to answer questions about. Any word or phrase will do. The more specific, the better!
For example, if you know a lot about science fiction books, be sure to put "science fiction books" and not just "books".
Aardvark users generally ask about the following sorts of things, so you may want to think about these when you add topics to your profile:
- Activities - your favorite sports, projects, clubs, classes
- Interests - hobbies, home and garden, health issues, sciences, news you follow
- Places - neighborhoods where you've lived, cities where you've traveled
- Local tips - specific shops, restaurants, attractions
- Products - favorite gadgets, clothing, video games, recent purchases
- Disciplines and Skills - academic disciplines, professional expertise, special talents
- Organizations - schools you've attended, companies you've worked at
- Communities - religious, political, lifestyle, support groups
Aardvark works very well with YehBA* Mobile Instant messenger.
Click here to signup for Aardvark with free invitations link
Sony Ericsson T715 detailed features and specifications - Phones
SonyEricsson T715
Camera
- 3.2 megapixel camera
- Up to 3.2x digital zoom
- Photo fix
- Send to web
- Video recording
Music
- Album art
- Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
- Media player
- MEGA BASS™
- Music tones (MP3/AAC)
- PlayNow™
- TrackID™
Web
- Access NetFront™ web browser
- Bookmarks
- Google™ search (from standby)
- Photo feeds
- Web feeds
Communication
- Speakerphone
- Vibrating alert
- Video calling (main camera)
Messaging
- Conversations
- Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
- Instant messaging
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Sound recorder
- Text messaging (SMS)
Design
- Media
- Picture wallpaper
- Torch functionality
- Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
- 3D Games
- FM radio with RDS
- Java
- Video streaming
- Video viewing
- YouTube™
Organizer
- Alarm clock
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Flight mode
- Notes
- Phone book
- Stopwatch
- Tasks
- Timer
Location-based services
- Geo tagging of photos (cell-id)
- Google Maps™
Connectivity
- Bluetooth™ technology
- Modem
- PictBridge printing
- Synchronization
- USB mass storage
- USB support
Accessories
In-Box:
- T715
- Battery
- Battery Charger
- Stereo portable handsfree
- User book
Optional accessories:
- Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300
- Power Pack CPP-100
- Design collection IDC-31 Courtside Case
Facts and Figures
- Size: 91.5 x 48 x 14.9 mm
- Weight: 96.5 grams
- Colours: Galaxy Silver (piano finish), Rouge Pink (mirror finish)
- Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT,
- Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
- Size: 2.2 inches
- Phone memory: Up to 90MB
- Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™
- Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 10 hrs
- Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 400 hrs
- Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs
- Standby time UMTS: Up to 350 hrs
- Video call time: Up to 3hrs
Availability and versions
- Networks
- T715: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS HSPA/2100
- T715a: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100
- The T715 will be available in selected markets in the third quarter 2009
The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth™ Headset VH310 at a glance
Materials
- Plastic
Standby/talktime
- Up to 500hrs/11hrs
Size
- 48×11.5×17.4
Weight
10g
Colour
- Silver, Black
Compatibility
- Most Bluetooth™ phones from SEMC and other brands
In the box
- 3 ear pieces and 2 removable hooks
Gmail now with 25MB file size attachment - Internet
Google increased attachments size of 25 MB in Gmail: Now you can send Larger attachments in Gmail "With Gmail, you can send and receive messages up to 25 megabytes (MB) in size. Please note that you may not be able to send larger attachments to contacts who use other email services with smaller attachment limits. If your attachment bounces, you should invite them to Gmail," suggests Google.
Gmail.com and Gawab.com are my fav email services. [^_^]
North Korean 3G network hits 19,000 subscribers - News
North Korea's first and only public cellular telephone network attracted 19,200 subscribers after just over three months in business.
Koryolink started operating on December 15 last year and signed up 1,694 customers by the end of last year, with a further 17,500 sign-ups during the first quarter, Orascom Telecom said in its first quarter results announcement.
The network generated modest earnings of US$312,000 for its operators in the first quarter, before accounting for interest payments, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Orascom did not disclose whether the network made a profit or a loss for the period.
FireFox Extended Statusbar addon - PC Software
A Statusbar with speed, percentage, time and loaded size (similar to Opera's one)
Long Description
Adds an Opera-like statusbar that shows:
- percentage of the page loaded,
- number of loaded images,
- bytes downloaded,
- average download speed,
- load time.
Homepage
http://kondor.etf.rs/~kustodian/mozilla/esb
DownThemAll download manager for firefox - PC Software
DownThemAll is all you can desire from a download manager: it features an advanced accelerator that increases speed up to 400% and it allows you to pause and resume downloads at any time.
DownThemAll is fast, reliable and easy-to-use! It lets you download all the links or images contained in a webpage and much more: you can refine your downloads by fully customizable criteria to get only what you really want!
DownThemAll is absolutely freeware and open-source. No Adware, no Spyware.
For more information,
http://www.downthemall.net/howto/features/
Homepage
Prayer times firefox addon - PC Software
Features:
* Various methods of time calculation
* Countdown to each prayer time
* Automatic playing of Adhan sound
* Supporting all locations around the world
* Local calculation of prayer times (no connection to Internet is needed)
Keywords: Adhan, Athan, Azan, Prayer, Salaat, Namaz, Muslim, Islamic.
Homepage
Bbmao youtube Video Downloader for FireFox - PC Software
Detect and download videos (FLV, MP4, etc.) from video sharing sites such as Youtube. Preview videos before downloading. BEST: Decodes video segmenting used by Chinese sites Youku and Ku6 for long videos.
- Want to save a great video you just saw online?
- Can't comfortably watch online videos because of slow network speeds?
- Want to save an online video and transfer to your mobile device?
- Your existing video download extension doesn't handle video segmenting by Chinese sites?
Bbmao Video Downloader helps you solve all the above problems. View videos and capture them with one click!
Read reviews on the main Firefox BBS in China: http://www.firefox.net.cn/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23848
Homepage
http://video.bbmao.com/ffe/index-en.html
FireFox addon "LASTPASS" to remember passwords - PC Software
LastPass is a free online password manager and Form Filler that makes your web browsing easier and more secure. LastPass supports IE and Firefox as Plugins (Opera, Safari, Chrome, iPhone, Opera Mini via Bookmarklets), allows you to import from every major password storage vendor and export too, captures passwords that other managers won't including many AJAX forms, and allows you to make strong passwords easily. Your sensitive data is encrypted _locally_ before upload so even LastPass cannot get access to it. One Time Passwords & Screen Keyboard help protect your master password.
LastPass is the last password you will ever need. It allows you to:
- Create strong passwords, knowing you only have to remember one.
- Automatically fill out forms to save you time
- Log into your favorite sites with a single click
- Access and manage your data from multiple computers seamlessly
- Share logins with friends and let others share logins with you
- Use One Time Passwords, and a Screen Keyboard to help keep you safe while on the road.
- Supports IE as well, so if you switch browsers you're always in sync, as well as when you switch computers
- Supports Opera, Google Chrome, Safari, iPhone, Opera Mini, via Bookmarklets
- Supports importing passwords from other password managers such as Roboform, Keepass, PasswordSafe, MyPasswordSafe, Sxipper, TurboPasswords, PassPack, Firefox and IE's built in password manager
- Exporting your data always available in plugin and the website, even back to Firefox.
- In windows, helps you recover lost passwords stored on your computer
- Capture passwords that other password managers will not capture like those done in AJAX logins, and multi-step logins like Bank Of America, and frustrating sites like ING bank using the 'Save All Entered Data' feature.
- Make moving to a new computer or using multiple computers much easier
- Works with any platform that has Firefox
- Mobile access at http://m.lastpass.com
Your sensitive data is encrypted locally with AES, then uploaded to allow syncing with other computers or browsers (IE is also supported), and every browser is supported in the 'web access' mode at LastPass.com
Startup manager utility for Ubuntu, Xubuntu - Linux
How to get? use the following command in terminal then launch the program form Applications\System\Startup Manager
sudo apt-get install startupmanager
2009/06/28
How to add gnome panel applications in xfce desktop panel - Linux
sudo apt-get install xfce4-xfapplet-plugin
After installation, add xfapplet to your panel and select your desired gnome panel application which you want to add in your Xfce panel.
Copy files in Windows faster with WindMend File Copy - PC Software
The utility has got some nice features which makes it worth trying out. When copying big files and large number of files, the unique duplication engine of this product works 300% faster than the system default and saves you a lot of time. It supports Copy resume so even if copying is interrupted due to any problem, it can be resumed from the last breakpoint. After the copying operation is completed, an error list appears which shows the files that were not copied. You can copy them later. The program has three modes which are "Skip files of the same name", "Match and overwrite files of the same name" and "Overwrite files of the same name". You can also pause the Copy process if it is taking too much CPU and you want to do some other work. The copying can then be resumed later.
Click here to get it
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Kill Autorun.inf Virus with Panda USB Vaccine - PC Software
On executing the program, user can choose between two types of vaccination, "Computer Vaccination" and "USB Drive Vaccination". Computer Vaccination disables Autorun completely so that no program from any USB/CD/DVD drive can auto execute. This disables Autorun on the whole Windows PC. The USB Vaccination can disable Autorun execution on a particular USB drive. The USB drive will behave normally but no Autorun.inf will be created/modified etc. It will prevent any program from executing automatically.
Click here to get it
Source whoismadhur.com
Defrag and Cleanup Registry with Winmend Registry Defrag - PC Software
The program utilizes the Microsoft's latest base level reconstruction technology and is very safe and reliable to use. It uses a unique unique intelligent filter technology and can accurately identify the settings not suitable for defragmentation and prompt the user and stop the defragmentation. It also claims that it runs faster than other similar products and it can normally do a defragmentation in around 2 minutes. The program is very simple and easy to use. The user is guided by a simple 3 step wizard which instructs him what to do.
Click here to get it
News source www.whoismadhur.com
Essential Digsby Update - PC Software
Multi-network instant messenger and social network tool Digsby today released a long-awaited update. Build 60 dramatically improves efficiency, reducing CPU utilization by about 50%.
Here's a full list of the features.
- Performance: We've optimized performance from the ground up, reducing overall CPU usage by about 50%
- Buddy List Search: Press Ctrl+F to easily search your buddy list or the web
- Emoticons: Added four new emoticon packs to choose from
- File Transfers: Improved the reliability of AIM, ICQ, and MSN file transfers
- Conversations: Added an option for new IM windows to start hidden and blink the tray icon instead of popping up a window
- New Infobox: The infobox now uses the same user interface control as the IM window (WebKit), making it much faster and more versatile
- MySpace: Added support for setting status on MySpace
- Google Talk: Added support for the Invisible status on Gtalk
- And More: Over 100 other bug fixes and enhancements!
How to get the update
If you're already a Digsby user, you'll get the update automatically the next time you login. It's a big update, so it may take a while. If you haven't tried Digsby yet, this is a great time to give it a try.
Digsby requires Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. According to the developers, now that they've tackled this update, they can turn their attention to versions for Mac OS X and Linux.
2009/06/27
CALL ANY NETWORK, ANYTIME for only 60 paisas per 30 seconds - Ufone
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Michael Jackson Tribute at Royals Game Saturday - Other News
Omaha, NE - The Omaha Royals pay tribute to Michael Jackson when they play the Albuquerque Isotopes Saturday night.
Fans who wear a rhinestone glove or who are named Billie Jean get free admission to the 7:05 p.m. game. If you wear a glove on one hand (baseball gloves count) you can buy one ticker, get one free.
In tribute to Jackson's 1982 album Thriller--which sold 50 million copies to date--the Royals will hold a Thriller dance-off contest on the field. Jackson's hit songs will be played between innings all night long.
The game will also feature Michael Jackson-themed giveaways to fans. In memory of his famous pet "Bubbles," bubbles will be on hand in the stadium's front plaza.
For tickets call the Royals ticket office at 402-738-5100 or order and print tickets on-line at www.royals.com and www.Etix.com
2009/06/26
Zong to double its cellular sites by end of 2009 - Zong
By Muhammad Yasir
KARACHI: China Mobile Pakistan has planned to maximise the coverage capacity of its cellular phone operator-Zong-by increasing its number of cellular sites up to 9,000 across the country with an investment of $500 million by the end of 2009.
Official sources told Daily Times that China Mobile has planned to double Zong's cell sites in various parts of the country in order to facilitate their subscribers with smooth and fast signals traffic. It has established nearly 4,500 cellular cities in different metropolis and small cities so far.
This will be one of the largest cellular cities project ever planned by any of the other operators. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country had overall 26,300 cellular cities by the end of 2008. Five operators have added 8,966 networking sites in the first half of the current fiscal year 2008-09.
The Chinese company has invested $1.66 billion so far in Pakistan, including $600 billion invested in the closing fiscal year 2008-09, which is a handsome contribution to foreign direct investment (FDI) in telecommunication and IT industry.
According to the officials, the company will invest more to increase its number of services and sale centres across the country that would also generate more number of job opportunities. Currently, the company has provided nearly 45,000 under the brand of Zong.
PTA in its latest report noted that the Zong subscribers' base is the fastest growing among other four competitors. Its users' base jumped to 6 percent of the overall market share from 2 percent in 2008. However, Zong's subscribers have increased to 6.23 million by the end of May, which is almost 6.7 percent of the overall 93.138 million subscribers' pie.
The telecom regulator further stated that Zong has penetrated aggressively in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Zong has also expanded it network to hilly cities of Northern Areas like Rakaposhi.
China Mobile Pakistan is a 100 percent subsidiary of China Mobile. The pioneering overseas set up of China Mobile came through acquisition of a licence from Millicom to operate a GSM network in Pakistan.
Death Note - Anime
English dubbed all episodes download. All files are approximately of 50+ MB size and under 60MB.
- Death Note - 01 - Rebirth
- Death Note - 02 - Showdown
- Death Note - 03 - Dealings
- Death Note - 04 - Pursuit
- Death Note - 05 - Tactics
- Death Note - 06 - Unraveling
- Death Note - 07 - Overcast
- Death Note - 08 - Glare
- Death Note - 09 - Encounter
- Death Note - 10 - Doubt
- Death Note - 11 - Assault
- Death Note - 12 - Love
- Death Note - 13 - Confession
- Death Note - 14 - Friend
- Death Note - 15 - Wager
- Death Note - 16 - Decision
- Death Note - 17 - Execution
- Death Note - 18 - Ally
- Death Note - 19 - Matsuda
- Death Note - 20 - Makeshift
- Death Note - 21 - Performance
- Death Note - 22 - Guidance
- Death Note - 23 - Frenzy
- Death Note - 24 - Revival
- Death Note - 25 - Silence
- Death Note - 26 - Renewal
- Death Note - 27 - Abduction
- Death Note - 28 - Impatience
- Death Note - 29 - Father
- Death Note - 30 - Justice
- Death Note - 31 - Transfer
- Death Note - 32 - Selection
- Death Note - 33 - Scorn
- Death Note - 34 - Vigilance
- Death Note - 35 - Malice
- Death Note - 36 - 1.28
- Death Note - 37 - NewWorld
Report broken links and download errors.
2009/06/25
Mobilink hails decision on SMS tax withdrawal - News
KARACHI: Mobilink, the country's leading cellular company and part of Orascom Telecom has hailed the government's decision to withdraw the proposed 20 paisa Federal Excise Duty on SMS. Mobilink also appreciated the support and foresight of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to create a taxation environment that was beneficial to the consumers and the progress and development of the telecom sector in the long run. Director Public Relations Mobilink, Omar Manzur said, "The telecom industry has shown tremendous growth during the past decade and has been able to channel enormous foreign investments into the country. staff report
PTCL shifts numbers from 7 to 8 digit series - News
KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) would shift its fixed line numbering plan from 7 to 8 digit series in Lahore and Karachi as per directives of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). As per details, Digit 3 will be added in all existing 7 digits numbers of Karachi and Lahore except the numbers starting from 9. Digit 9 will be added in all existing numbers starting from 9. An important point to remember is the numbers are being added to existing numbers not area codes, with the exemption of army exchanges which would remain same. staff report
Warid Sim free home delivery
Warid Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd. has always kept 'The customer convenience factor' at top thus always bringing the greatest and the newest to introduce in the market. With an ambition to facilitate the other network users who want to switch their network to Warid – a very simple and easy way for number port-in has been introduced through website waridtel.com
With this service Warid extends its invitation to all the cellular users to join the Best Quality Network with the ease of registering a simple request through Warid commercial website. Users need not to visit Warid business center to initiate the request even not to visit its existing network office as rest will be arranged by Warid and a FREE sim loaded with free balance of rs 150 will be delivered at the door-step with absolutely no charges.
The only charge will be of Rs 100 for MNP request. With this amazing offer Warid brings the convenience and customer experience like never before.
Check Yahoo Invisible users - PC Software
iChecker is a free application using which you can check the status of Yahoo Messenger users. Many of us like to remain invisible on Messengers so that we cannot be disturbed. Using this free utility, you can find out whether your friend is really offline or just appearing so.
The usage of the program is pretty simple. Just enter the username of your friend on the textbox and hit the Check button. The status will then get displayed. I tried the program but it produced wrong result sometimes. It is a freeware.
Convert Image Files with 36 Image Converter - PC Software
36 Image Converter is a free application which can be used to convert your image files. Apart from that, it also offers a lot of other features which makes it an ideal tool for photography lovers. It offers various conversion options. Many new users will take time to get familiar with all the options but all the basic features are very easy to use.
The program has a very different interface as compared to other similar programs. It has a black background with all the icons arranged at the top and each icons offers a lot of features. The program supports 36 image formats and you can save and convert between them. It can also be used to Resize, Crop and rotate images. You can also set the transparency of the images. You can also add some cool effects to your images. It comes with some masks and filters to give your images a unique effects. The file types it supports include bmp, jpeg, jpg, gif, png, tif, ico, psd, cut, pic, cel, pbm, pgm, ppm, pdd, bw, rgb, rgba, sgi, rla, rpf, pcc, pcx, icb, eps, fax, tga, tiff, dib, rle, emf, wmf, psp, pcd, tif, icb, jfif, pii, rawpii. It also includes a tutorial to help you get started.
Even though it offers a lot of features, the interface is not the best and may take some time to find the features and get used to it. It is a freeware and runs on Windows.
Cellular growth up as subscribers reach 93.1m
LAHORE - Cellular growth picked up considerably to 1.5 per cent on month on month basis in May as overall subscribers increased to 93.1 million with Ufone and Warid each capturing 12.1pc of the net additions, keeping their market share relatively flat.
According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the Mobilink continued to gain momentum, posting the highest additions of 431K, Zong was again the most improved with respect to its subscribers while Telenor improved market share slightly.
Telecom experts said that the May data have surpassed their expectations however they estimated the cellular subscribers would likely end the year at 93.7m.
According to latest PTA data, the addition rate picked up significantly, to 1.5 per cent in May after registering 0.6 per cent in Mar, reflecting the highest MoM increase in FY09E. Net additions for May crossed the million mark to weigh in at 1.2m subscribers, 2.2 times Apr levels. Over the longer term however, the declining trend continued with the rolling 12-month industry average dropping further, albeit slightly - 537K subscribers as of May versus 579K in the previous month.
Mobilink continued to gain momentum in May, posting the highest additions of 431K subscribers- a month, which represents 37.1 per cent of the net adds and also three times its additions for Apr. With the cellular giant back in action, the boost in additions has helped stabilize its market share at 30.9 per cent, which represents a comfortable lead over its competitors.
Relatively, Zong remained the most improved through May as well, adding 135K subs - a 2.2 per cent MoM improvement in its subscriber base. Telenor posted the second highest additions of 375K subscribers which helped increase its market share slightly to 22.0%, maintaining its position as the second largest operator. Warid and Ufone managed to remain flat in terms of market share after each captured 12.1% of net additions.
Instaphone continued to experience attrition in its base, posting deletions to the tune of 76K subscribers which represent a significant decline of 45 per cent MoM.
A telecom industry expert Omair Chughtai stated that FY09YTD remained weak but tail-end boost could help surpass estimates. The PTA reported cellular teledensity at 57.9% as of May, up 0.8% MoM. The addition rate remained sluggish at 537K subs on average through FY09YTD which represents a 74.1% decline from FY08 levels of 2.1m. He said that May figures however, have already surpassed the initial expectation of 92.9mn subscribers for FY09E.
Withdrawal of proposed tax on SMS welcomed
KARACHI: Cellular phone companies welcomed the withdrawal of 20 piasas proposed tax per Short Messaging Service (SMS) and added that all other budgetary measures will bode well for the consumers and sector.
They said that the government's decisions to remove and decrease duties on telephone service will have a positive impact on the consumption pattern of the users as it will directly enhance the operators and government's revenue with handsome growth.
In the Finance Bill 2009-10, the federal excise duty (FED) and general sales tax (GST) has been reduced to 19.5 percent from 21 percent. The SIM Activation Tax has been slashed to Rs 250 from Rs 500 per connection, Rs 250 regulatory duty has been removed and customs duty has been cut to Rs 250 from Rs 500 per handset.
Executive Ufone, Moazzam Ali Khan, said the government's decision to minimise the tax burden is 'people friendly' as a great number of consumers frequently use text services through company's SMS packages. He added that all the tax reductions will also favour the company and government's revenues because the increase of services consumption will also improve their revenues. Ufone, one of the leading cellular phone operators with nearly 20 million subscribers, offers monthly and daily SMS bundles to its consumers.
According to available PTA data, around 11 billion SMS were exchanged in the last quarter of 2008. SMS are frequently exchanged for marketing and advertisement purposes that also include SMS banking. Electronic media widely receives feedback from SMS that will be continued with the existing pace after the new decision remains intact. An official of Zong, Amir Pasha also hailed the government's decision of taking back proposed 20 paisas tax on SMS, saying it will increase the text traffic of the users in the current accelerated pace.
He mentioned that around 0.15 million deaf and dumb customers use message service through different networks of cellular phone companies and will get benefit.
Zong, having fastest growing subscribers' base in the current fiscal year, has introduced daily SMS bundle package first in the sector for its users. Telecom analysts forecast a 20 paisas levy per SMS in addition to the FED and GST will hit the SMS traffic on the network of cellular phone companies.
They said that all the SMS packages offered by various mobile operators will end as each SMS cost will witness whopping surge after the proposed tax.
If a company offers 500 SMS against Rs 2.99 including 21 percent FED/GST, it charges 0.723 paisa per SMS. Now with the imposition of proposed 20 paisas tax, the SMS cost will increase to 20.723 paisa per SMS, which is 2,666 percent up with the existing price.
However, the government would be estimated to earn Rs 2.2 billion in the quarter keeping in view the latest available SMS traffic data of PTA, 11 billion.
But analysts said the SMS traffic will come down sharply if the duties are imposed on it as more than 40 percent users of the total 93.138 million base prefer to communicate with text rather than voice service.
Almost all the operators have started SMS services in Urdu that benefit their users in rural areas.
Mp3 Quality Modifier - PC Software
Mp3 Quality Modifier is a freeware which enables you to change the quality of MP3 files so as the reduce the size of the file while maintaining the desired audio quality. Sometimes this may help you in storing more files in your mp3 player of USB device or you can just save some disk space.
The program accomplishes this task by adjusting the bit rate based on the quality profile or custom settings that you choose. If you want greater control over the output, you can change the sample frequencies and adjust the stereo settings. The program comes with some presets and you can also choose your own settings. The program has got a very intuitive interface and you can work with many files and folders at once. All the tasks can be accomplished with just a few clicks and the program retains the ID3 tags information. You can also compare the new file with the original.
Nokia E75 Black Specifications & Features
The Nokia E75 is a high-end, high quality E-series smartphone with a slide out QWERTY keyboard. The E75 is a compromise between utility and size. It is not as slender as the Nokia E55, nor as slim as the E71 - with which it shares a similar specification and could be considered a direct alternative.
Nokia E75 Black Specifications & Features
Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
8 x Digital Zoom
CMOS Sensor
Auto Focus
LED Flash
Flash Range 1 Metre
Flash Mode (Auto, Off & Red Eye Reduction)
White Balance Mode (Auto, Sunny, Incandescent & Fluorescent)
Capture Mode (Still, Sequence, Self Timer & Video)
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
Email (POP3, IMAP4, Mail for Exchange & SMTP)
Email with Attachment
Text to Speech Message Reader
Distribution List
Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ & eAAC+)
FM Radio RDS
Internet Radio
Nokia Music Manager
Nokia Podcasting Support
MP3 & Video Ringtones
3.5mm Nokia AV Connector
Audio Recording
Voice Recorder
Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Games
Embedded Games
Connectivity
3G HSDPA
USB
Bluetooth®
WLAN Wi-Fi
HSCSD
GPRS
EDGE
Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
WCDMA
Memory & Talk Time
50 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card support up to 16 Gbytes
5.3 Hours GSM Talk Time
4.3 Hours WCDMA Talk Time
9 Hours WLAN VoIP Talk Time
280 Hours GSM Standby Time
270 Hours WCDMA Standby Time
130 Hours WLAN Standby Time
25 Hours Music Playback Time
Weight & Size
139 g
111.8 x 50 x 14.4 mm
Samsung S5600 White Specifications & Features
The Samsung S5600 White Preston is closely related to the Tocco Lite. It adds 3G and HSDPA support, but not Wi-Fi. It has a 2.8 inch high resolution screen with gesture lock and handwriting recognition. The interactive TouchWiz interface lets you customise your home screen by dragging and dropping the widgets you use most. The screen also has an accelerometer, turn the phone sideways and the display automatically switches to widescreen landscape mode, great for viewing movies. With a microSD card slot and an excellent video and audio player, the Samsung S5600 White will keep you entertained on long journeys. It also has stereo Bluetooth, allowing music and sound to be streamed wirelessly with a compatible headset.
Samsung S5600 White Specifications & Features
Imaging
Imaging
3 Megapixel Camera
LED Flash
Auto Focus
Smile Detection
Geo Tagging
Picture Album
Video Player (MPEG4, WMV, H263 & H264)
Video Record (QVGA 15 Frames per Second)
3G Video Calling
Picture Wallpaper
Screen
2.8 Inch 16 Million Colour Touch Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
EmailPredictive Text
Sound
Music Player (MP3, AAC & WMA)
Music Storage
Music Service
Stereo FM Radio RDS
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones
Connectivity
3G HSDPA
Bluetooth with A2DP
USB
GPRS
EDGE
Entertainment
Preloaded Games
Java Games
Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 900 & 2100
Memory & Talk Time
80 Mbytes Memory Plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support Up To 16 Gbytes
3 Hours Talk Time
Standby Time TBC
Weight & Size
92 g
102.8 x 54.8 x 12.9 mm
2009/06/21
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Pakistan cellular networks GPRS/EDGE speed comparison
In the chart below is average GPRS disconnections comparison by the networks of every day. Ufone and Mobilink are the baddest gprs service providers (at least these days). Ufone GPRS is useless at nights and Mobilink's gprs is 24hours useless too many disconnections the more you connect the more you are charged for the data packets (64KB). Telenor Pakistan gives 4 confirm disconnections every day and at set times, one at midnight(12am), one in the morning(7am), one afternoon(12pm and one at evening(6pm). Telenor keeps on making difference between their disconnection times. Only Zong and Warid provides 24hours gprs service without any disconnection.
Some other things you should know:
- Only Zong is providing different type of data packages, 8kb chunks package, 64kb packets package, time based package.
- Only Zong is providing Unlimited GPRS/EDGE package in Pakistan and Mobilink(mobilink have unlimited data package for postpaid customers only), all others are fooling their customers and Telenor Paksitan is at top in fooling their customers in all kind of mobile phone packages and rates. In fact others have limits in their UNLIMITED gprs packages :)
2009/06/20
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is trusted antivirus and antispyware protection for Windows available to download for free. In addition, the new included LinkScanner® Active Surf-Shield checks web pages for threats at the only time that matters – when you're about to click that link.
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IrfanView Image Viewer 4.25
IrfanView is a very fast, small, compact and innovative Freeware (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows.
IrfanView features include:
- Many supported file formats
- Multi language support
- Thumbnail/preview option
- Slideshow (save slideshow as EXE/SCR or burn it to CD)
- Show EXIF/IPTC/Comment text in Slideshow/Fullscreen etc.
- Support for Adobe Photoshop Filters
- Drag & drop support
- Fast directory view (moving through directory)
- Batch conversion (with image processing)
- Multipage TIF editing
- Multimedia player
- Print option
- Change color depth
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Tiny, free Photoshop alternative Fotographix hits Beta 3
Only a few changes have taken place, but they're important additions. First and foremost, documentation has been beefed up and now covers nearly every Fotografix feature. As far as editing function go, layers can now be merged down and you can flatten an image in one fell swoop. An external paste command has been added as well: control-v works with the internal Fotografix clipboard, while shift+control+v will paste the contents of your Windows clipboard.
The last time this little gem hit DownloadSquad, the developer's server got hammered and the download became inaccessible. Fortunately, it's now mirrored on Freeware Files.