May 31, 2009
MP3 Mobile Phones
Posted by: admin : Category: Mobile Phones
A few years ago, the craze was for the iPod and the MP3 player, portable digital devices which replaced the portable CD player. At around the same time, mobile phone manufacturers must have started thinking “There’s a new market here”…thus the birth of the MP3 Mobile Phone.
Now, just about every notable manufacturer has made at least one of these phones. They combine the usefulness of the mobile phone with the entertainment value of the mp3 player, and most also have the integrated camera and video recorder which is standard on most handsets now.
Most MP3 phones tend to be of the ‘slider’ variety, with a couple of exceptions such as the Ericsson W950i and W960i, and the Nokia 5310. The younger sister to the 5310, the Nokia 5610 has not only the slider design, but also has a sliding bar on the front of the phone so you can easily switch between phone, MP3 player and radio. On most MP3 phones the music will cut out during a phone call automatically, and you can have the player on while doing other things on the phone like browsing the web or sending messages.
Most handsets come with minimum storage, depending on the model, but memory cards are quite cheap to buy. The MicroSD card starts at just over
May 06, 2009
Kwarx Technology in Glassware
Posted by: admin : Category: Technology Reviews
Not since man first figured out a transparent and user friendly material could be produced from ordinary ingredients such as soda, lime and silica has there been such an important and ground-breaking innovation than the development of Kwarx technology in glass and stemware.
The Romans may well have been the original innovators of glass, or glesum, meaning a transparent, lustrous substance, but it was the French, of the new millennium, who changed the functionality and appearance of glass forever with Kwarx technology.
The Glass-making Method
Although the actual method and superior blend of ingredients, which elevates glassware to an entirely new and ultra modern dimension, is a closely guarded secret, the technology behind Kwarx ensures permanent lustre, unparalleled clarity and additional strength – the latter crucial to the UK glassware hire industry.
The importance of the perfect glass to accompany the finest of wines has long been overlooked. The latest trend to serve and imbibe ‘new’ wines instead of cellar wines has, however, demanded innovative and superior glassware to best enhance the intrinsic qualities of these wines. Claimed to be a result of a fine synthesis of human endeavour, new and innovative treatment methods, an entirely new manufacturing process and a blend of rare raw materials, Kwarx was specifically designed with wine tasting or oenology in mind.
A New Range is Born
This is where the Chef & Sommelier Open Up range has stepped in. One of the first stemware lines to boast the pioneering spirit of Kwarx, this range has a number of elements crucial to the full-throated enjoyment of the wine, not least the lustre, transparency and powerful resilience associated with the new material.
Fine rims, measuring 0.9mm, elevates the Open Up range to that of hand blown lead crystal, but without the fragility. The upper part of the bowl is rounded inwards facilitating the timeous release of heady aromas and flavours, whilst at the same time providing an exact measure for the correct amount of wine the glass should hold to best effect. Long stems complement the clean, angular lines of the Open Up bowl. Flat bases ensure maximum stability. Accompanied by the new-found strength of Kwarx glass, the Open Up range is virtually indestructible!
When next hosting a party, wine tasting experience or simply an elegant meal with friends, opt for the Chef & Sommelier Open Up range, resplendent with the lustrous, clear and unbreakable Kwarx technology. Apart from the actual stemware, the Open Up range range comes with a Kwarx infused decanter, ensuring all bar equipment hire needs are met with the latest and most durable glass in the world.
By: Lavana James
About the Author:
The Open Up range is available from Allens Hire, a London catering hire company that specialises in glassware, china, cutlery and furniture hire for events.
