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Posted by Thomas Husson on the B2C Marketing Professionals Blog on May 4, 2017
I just published a new report to help marketers benchmark the mobile tactics and technologies their B2C marketer peers use and are planning to use in the next 12 months. The key findings are as below:
B2C marketers often focus too much on piloting the latest mobile shiny object (see graphic below); unfortunately, they fail to adequately invest in the core mobile touchpoints — like email or search — that most consumers use to engage with brands.
Too few marketers think of mobile as an opportunity to transform the brand experience. To truly differentiate themselves, marketers should develop mobile-unique interactions delivering visible value with apps, messaging, and online-to offline tactics.
To rethink how mobile could transform the customer journey, marketers should use ethnographic research and journey maps to develop a more holistic vision of their customer behaviors that leverage contextual data. Testing and learning will not be enough — the use of optimization techniques must be systematic.
Clients willing to know more can access the full report here.
Posted by Nate Fleming on the CIOs Blog on April 3, 2017
As the product development process and product usage creates higher volumes of data, PLM is a necessary tool to consolidate disparate sources of product information. From this repository, engineering can use product usage data to inform next generation products, operations can improve product development processes, and business stakeholders can focus on linking products to holistic customer experiences. These opportunities reveal the benefit of opening PLM up to stakeholders beyond the product development organization, thus bringing the customer closer to product ideation and development.
A catalyzing functionality in this democratization of PLM are role-based applications which open once-complicated PLM software solutions to new users across the organization. These applications improve usability, solution adoption, time-to-market, and collaboration by incorporating more cross-functional input to the product development process. PLM vendors, large and small, are rolling out role-based application modules for customers, and end user buyers say they are beginning to get requests from their internal constituents for this type of functionality.
Posted by Anjali Lai on the Data Insights Professionals Blog on July 28, 2016
Within 24 hours of its launch, Pokémon Go broke app download records and user numbers began multiplying by the minute. It wasn't long before mysterious names like "Jigglypuff" and "Squirtle" peppered daily conversation, stampedes of mobile-obsessed gamers became commonplace, and augmented reality approached a tipping point.
The future arrives faster than we think.
Posted by Jennifer Belissent on the Customer Insights Professionals Blog on May 9, 2016
Since Mobile World Congress, where the reality on the show floor was often either virtual or augmented, I've been thinking quite a bit about the practical uses of AR and VR – particularly in government and a smart city context. It's not just all fun and games, is it?
The example of changing a roller coaster experience with new settings delivered via VR glasses is really cool. Yes, you can imagine repeating the ride to experience catapulting through medieval battle, flying through a tropical jungle, or bobsledding down alpine slopes. But the practical side of us – or at least me – wants to know what else there is. And, fortunately, I have a colleague who has already been thinking of these things.
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of collaborating with JP Gownder on a presentation for Forrester clients in Geneva. I presented on the ways to derive value from data and opportunities to leverage new insights service providers – clearly something top of mind for many of our clients. But alas JP's presentation was much cooler, providing examples of how to derive real value from new technologies including AR and VR. Since then I've being thinking about how the two are related. And, in fact, they are.
Posted by Nigel Fenwick on the CIOs Blog on March 18, 2016
If you're one of my regular readers, you may remember a post from August 2015 – "The Future Of Retail Is Digital" – in which I highlight key findings from a report on the future of retail experience. One recommendation was that retailers should begin to experiment with augmented and virtual reality technology early, so that potential use cases can be piloted in-store. Well this week, Microsoft announced a partnership with Lowe's to demonstrate the viability of Microsoft's Hololens to help Lowe's customers visualize custom kitchens.
While VR/AR is a long way from widespread market adoption (see this March 16 post by J.P. Gownder), the time needed to pilot and experiment with this technology means tech and CX teams in retailers need to be piloting use cases now in order to figure out what, if any, business impact the technology will have. (See also my comments from CES 2016).
Posted by Nigel Fenwick on the CIOs Blog on January 12, 2016
Presenting and hosting a panel on digital transformation at this year's CES gave me the opportunity to wander the 2 million square feet of exhibit space and assimilate some of the changes coming our way:
Welcome To The Age Of Invention. For me, the most exciting aspect of CES is the sheer volume of innovative, inventive startups that are tapping into the power of sensor-enabled technology to create new products and services. Many of these companies are funded through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, gofundme and indiegogo. The pace of innovation will accelerate as high-school kids use their fertile imaginations to tap into the technology that's now second nature to them.
The Internet Of Things Will Fuel Rapid Digital Transformation. Based on the sheer volume of internet connected devices coming on the market this year, we're going to see an explosion in the Internet Of Things (IoT). Everything – from wearables that track everything from your health and fitness to the temperature of a newborn child, and in-home appliances that interconnect to create a home environment tailored to your preferences – everything is now designed with sensors that collect data that's used to deliver better customer outcomes. Or at least that's the promise. Sensors can and will improve our lives – giving us more data and insight about our environment and allowing us to tailor experiences to be more finely tuned to our personal desires. The data provided by the sensors in the Internet Of Things is the fuel for further digital transformation.
Posted by JP Gownder on the Infrastructure & Operations Professionals Blog on July 22, 2015
I've just released a major new report on Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented And Virtual Reality Should Be Part Of The Innovator's Toolkit. My research finds that it's time to give AR and VR their due consideration when solving business problems involving either workers or for customer interactions.
AR and VR technologies aren't new. Virtual reality first experienced a boom of interest in the early 1990s, spurred by the 1991 book Virtual Reality by Howard Rheingold. In 1995, Angelina Jolie starred in the movie Hackers, which introduced mass audiences to head-mounted VR display technology. But the early promise of the technology fell apart due to underperforming graphics, attention-jarring lag times, outlandish hardware requirements, and the lack of an application ecosystem. No VR market emerged (outside of niche categories like military usage) until Facebook acquired the Kickstarter startup Oculus for $2 billion in March, 2014.
Posted by Lily Varon on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on September 4, 2014
What lies ahead for the retail store? Yesterday, Forrester published a report that predicts the answers to key questions about the future of the retail store: Which digital technologies currently on the periphery of the store environment will make the leap to the sales floor? How will retailers know which technologies have potential and which will remain gimmicks?
In the report, we outline the utility and predicted chronology of several technologies, including:
For more on Forrester's take on the usefulness of these and other technologies, and to see our predictions of when we'll see them enter the retail store, see the report (client access required).
Which technologies do you think will realistically make it into retail stores of the future?
I look forward to your thoughts.
Posted by Thomas Husson on the B2C Marketing Professionals Blog on May 17, 2013
My colleague Reineke Reitsma recently published a blog on the limited but growing uptake of QR/2D barcodes.
Let's face reality. Usage is low and marketing execution is poor to date, with too many campaigns that lack a clear consumer benefit and that provide a bad user experience by not offering mobile-optimized content. Today, mobile bar codes are an interesting tactic to engage with early adopters.
However, moving forward, we expect QR codes to gain traction and to be increasingly mixed with other technologies (including radio technologies like NFC) to provide extended product packaging solutions. Bar codes do not have to be just cold, emotionless, black-and-white squares. Solutions now exist to personalize QR codes' designs and seamlessly mix them into a logo or band chart – even merging QR codes and NFC tags, as in the example below from mobiLead solutions.
The 2D bar code market will follow the same path as the 1D bar code market: fulfilling the need for certified and scalable platforms dealing with millions of standard code generation. Mobile bar code vendors will have to move into scalable mobile engagement platforms, progressively integrating multiple access technologies, such as Near Field Communications (NFC) tags, image recognition, or audio tags such as Shazam, and offering deep analytical tools. Beyond the emerging role of 2D bar codes in sales, we expect a growing number of brands — especially in the nutrition and health space — to systematize the use of bar codes on product packaging. Consumers want access to more product information, and brands can leverage mobile technologies to create a consumer relationship.
Posted by Julie Ask on the eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals Blog on December 19, 2011
It's me. I was in Macy's last Saturday morning checking out the augmented reality (AR) app, "Believe Magic." I got a lot of stares. At one point, I had a small audience as I danced about and took photos with Macy holiday characters ("Yes, Virginia" characters) that only I could see on my phone. What I liked about this app is that Macy's and Metaio didn't push the technology too far - they created an experience well within the bounds of the technology. It worked without long delays or instructions.
There were TWO red mailboxes in the Macy's in downtown SF. When I asked for help ("Where's the red mailbox with the AR app?") from the nice Macy's executive in a black suit, her jaw dropped a bit with the realization she had no idea what I had just said or wanted. Another sales associate helped me out and took me over to a full-blown display that allows people to interact with the characters even if they don't have a phone. The app allows you to take pictures with the characters, share them with friends (usual FB and Twitter plus email), make cards, etc. It's fun. The small crowd of people pointing and staring . . . also fun. :)
This app is more about marketing, but it will give you a sense of the potential of AR for commerce purposes. We've just finished up research due out this week that speaks to the uses of AR in the purchase funnel or commerce track. AR will allow consumers to experience products pre-purchase. AR will simplify the discovery and consumption of content (e.g., pricing). AR will improve the owners' experience with "how to" guides.


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A built-in multi-speaker sound bar enhances the super-detailed picture with rich sound.
LG's 65" 65LA9700 Ultra High Definition TV narrows the gap between watching a movie in a theater and viewing at home. Today's state-of-the-art cinemas use "4K" projectors to wow audiences with incredible picture detail and depth. LG's 4K TVs provide that same you-are-there realism, from the comfort of your couch.
With four times the detail of current 1080p HDTVs, 4K Ultra HD TVs have over 8 million pixels. Even standing right next to the screen it's nearly impossible to discern individual pixels.
And there's more to this TV than its exceptional detail. LG also used its most advanced technologies for the LCD panel and the all-important LED backlight. The 65LA9700 is packed with other great innovations, as well, from a built-in retractable sound bar to an impressive batch of Smart TV apps.
Even in the small and elite club of 4K TVs, LG's models stand out for their excellent off-axis picture quality. That's often a weakness for LCD TVs, but LG addresses it with their IPS panel technology. When we've checked out other top LG TVs we've always been impressed at how the picture contrast and color remain crisp even as we've moved around to the sides of the screen. It makes a big difference when you're watching with a group of friends or family.
The 65LA9700 also uses LG's most advanced LED backlight technology, called NANO Full LED. It is what's known as a "full array" backlight, which is expensive to build and increasingly rare. Most LED-LCD TVs have the LEDs spaced around the edge of the screen, but the NANO Full LED system uses a grid of LEDs behind the screen for precise, uniform illumination. These LEDs are grouped into over a hundred zones which can independently dim or brighten. LG's Micro Pixel Control analyzes the video content scene by scene, then dims and/or brightens specific sections of the screen, producing strikingly realistic picture contrast with deep black levels and natural colors. This precisely controlled "local dimming" allows the 65LA9700 to simultaneously display everything from the infinite black of a deep-space star field to the brilliant white of an Arctic snowfield — even in the same scene.
The retractable sound bar lowers into place when you're watching, then slides up and out of sight when not in use.
LG's unique sliding sound bar delivers sound quality that complements the 65LA9700's superb 4K picture. With a total of seven speakers including a woofer, backed by 50 watts of power, this sound bar is a big improvement over typical TV speakers. And when you aren't watching TV, the sound bar automatically recedes, preserving this model's elegantly minimalist look.
The 65LA9700 is one of LG's web-savviest TVs. Built-in apps give you instant access to a nearly limitless selection of entertainment — streamed video from services like Netflix®, Vudu®, and Hulu Plus™, music from Pandora® and Rhapsody®, social networking, and lots more. LG's simple-to-use interface also includes a browser so you can jump on the web during commercials. A dual-core processor really speeds up web browsing and app multitasking. LG's user-friendly TV/web interface makes navigation a piece of cake.
LG's latest motion-sensing Magic Remote uses gesture controls to let you easily search and select web entertainment just by pointing and clicking. It's very similar to using a wireless videogame controller or an air mouse. Other nice touches include a scroll wheel and a built-in microphone for voice commands.
There's also a pop-up camera on the top of the TV that makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family through Skype®. This big, sharp screen makes room for multiple people to join in the conversation.
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|Screen Size
|Screen Design
|Aspect Ratio
|Screen Resolution (pixels)
|3840 x 2160
|Screen Refresh Rate
|120 Hz
|Backlighting Type (for LCD TVs)
|LED (back-lit w/ local dim)
|Quantum Dot Color
|HDR (High Dynamic Range)
|Internet Movie Streaming
|Bluetooth Audio Streaming
|Voice Remote
|Picture In Picture
|Built-in Camera
|Built-in Microphone
|Parts Warranty
|1 Year
|Labor Warranty
|1 Year
|Type of Warranty Service
|Total Video Inputs
|HDMI Inputs
|Component Video Inputs
|Composite Video Inputs
|RF Inputs
|Ethernet Port
|USB Ports
|Optical Digital Audio Output
1 Rear
|Analog Audio Output
3.5mm Rear
|Power Consumption
|Estimated Yearly Electricity Use (EnergyGuide)
|346 kWh
|Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (EnergyGuide)
|Dimensions & Mounting Information
|Width (inches)
|Height with Stand (inches)
|Height without Stand (inches)
|Depth with Stand (inches)
|Depth without Stand (inches)
|Stand Width (inches)
|Weight with Stand
|97.4 lbs
|Weight without Stand
|89.5 lbs
|Wall Mountable
|Wall Bracket Included
|Pedestal Stand
|Assembly required
Video Features
Audio Features
Network/USB/PC Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options
Ultra HD 4K Resolution: The LG LA9700 series Ultra-HD LED-LCD TV has a display resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 (4K) and will display all video at that resolution; regardless of input signal. 4K provides four times higher resolution than current 1080p high-definition TVs. Its detail is so vivid and crisp, even when viewed from close distances; it's nearly impossible to discern a single pixel, even from inches away. Watch everything bigger, richer, and in more detail than ever in stunning 4K; the next generation of TV resolution.
Note: No ultra high-definition 4K video content is currently available. No broadcast or other standard currently exists for ultra high-definition 4K television. The LG LA9700 series TV may not be compatible with such standards if and when developed.
Nano Full LED w/ Micro Pixel Control: Nano Full LED is the most advanced LED technology available from LG. LG's Micro Pixel Control incorporates up to 144 blocks of LEDs throughout the back panel of that TV that can individually brighten and dim each segment of the screen. This results in the deepest, darkest, and most natural colors for superior picture performance.
Tru-Ultra HD Engine: Picture quality is upscaled through a 4-step process that enhances the detail of your show, movie, game, or sport; so that you can enjoy the benefit of 4K resolution from any source. With the additional step of analyzing data compared to other manufacturers 3-step process, you will truly experience the picture you expect from an Ultra HD 4K TV.
178° Viewing Angle: LG's state-of-the-art screen panel provides a 178° wide viewing angle that makes every location the best seat in the house. Family and friends will enjoy vibrant color and virtually blur-free pictures clear across the room.
Video Inputs: The LG ultra high-definition LED-LCD TV features HDMI (v.1.4), Component, and Composite video inputs.
Note: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.
HDMI (MHL) Port: The HDMI 3 port is designed for the connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard. Simply plug your MHL compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 3 (MHL) port using the HDMI cable that is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video and still images on the LG TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 3 port. To find MHL-certified devices, go to www.mhlconsortium.org
TrueMotion 240Hz: TrueMotion 240Hz provides clear, smoother images, even during fast action scenes crating a more crisper picture. TrueMotion 240Hz technology lets you see sports, video games, and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur; letting the Ultra-HD LED-LCD TV keep up with your fast- moving entertainment. TrueMotion 240Hz has four settings; Smooth, Clear, Clear Plus, and User. The User mode lets you manually adjust the TV's judder and blur.
24p Real Cinema: Makes video clips recorded in a film look more natural by eliminating judder effect. DVD and Blu-ray movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps). With 24p Real Cinema, every frame is consistently processed 5 times in 1/24 of a second producing 120 fps with TrueMotion or 2 times in 1/24 of a second producing 48 fps without TrueMotion, thus totally eliminating the judder effect.
Ultra Cinema Cinema 3D: With Ultra HD Cinema 3D you get 4x the resolution of Full HD 1080p while watching 3D. Ultra HD Cinema 3D offers amazing 3D depth with a brighter picture and better motion quality, plus flicker-free glasses, just like the movie theater. You get the same technology that powers the 3D films in the movie theater, right in your own home. LG Cinema 3D gives you wider viewing angles, meaning you get the same immersive 3D experience wherever you sit. The LED-LCD flat-panel TV's 3D picture begins with LG's proprietary Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) panel, which optimizes the separation of images for the left and right eyes. This polarized film is applied directly to the TV's screen enabling delivery of optimized images for both eyes. The images are then filtered through specially designed glasses to give you truly crisp, blur-free, flicker-free 3D images that leap of the screen.
Note: This LG TV can display in 3D via 3D broadcasting or when the TV is connected to a 3D compatible device; such as a 3D-ready Blu-ray player with 3D content. The TV must be connected to your 3D source via HDMI (v.1.4) and you must wear the included passive 3D glasses in order to see these images in 3D (three-dimensional) format.
Picture Size (Aspect Ratio): You can select a different aspect ratio depending on input source (analog broadcasting, digital broadcasting, video input).
Picture Wizard II (Picture Control): This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. The LG LA9700 series TV's Picture Wizard II (Easy Picture Calibration) offers self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. This feature takes the guesswork out of picture adjustments.
Picture Modes: The LG Ultra-HD LED-LCD TV provides preset, manual, and expert adjustment of the television's picture settings.
Picture Improvement Technology (Advanced Control): Advanced Control allows you to adjust some of the advanced video features of the LG Ultra-HD LED-LCD TV.
Additional Picture Options: Additional picture options include:
Retractable Soundbar: The integrated soundbar speaker provides sound quality that complements the TV's impressive 4K resolution. The TV's soundbar speaker features four full-range drivers powered by a 10W x 4ch amplifier. There is also a rear-firing bass driver on the back of the TV that is powered by a 10W x 1ch amp. When you aren't watching TV, the soundbar automatically retracts, allowing the television to maintain its minimalist look. You can setup the the soundbar speaker to open and retract when the TV is turned on/off, or you can set the soundbar to always be visible. If you are connecting an external speaker system and turn the TV's speakers off, the soundbar speaker will stay hidden away. When the speaker is retracted, the panel height of the TV is only 32.8125".
Sound Optimizer: This function optimizes the sound based on the environment in which the TV is installed (Normal, Wall-Mount, Stand).
Preset + 5-Band EQ: Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment using factory presets. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game are preset for optimum sound quality. You can also adjust the TV's sound manually by using the 5-band EQ (100Hz, 300Hz, 1khz, 3khz, 10kHz).
Audio Enhancements: The LG LED-LCD TV offers various audio adjustments to enhance your overall experience.
AV Sync: If the video and sound of the television are not synced, you can adjust the delay of the audio output to match the video.
Audio Outputs: The LG LED-LCD TV offers an optical digital output and 3.5mm headphone jack.
ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables the TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to your A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection, inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM only.
Note: Both the television and the receiver must support ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 1 input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel (ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is necessary.
Dual Core Processor: LG's dual core processor technology delivers the speed you need for faster web browsing, instant access to internet content, and quicker application processing. The dual core processor also supports multi-tasking, so you can watch your favorite shows and check social networks at the same time.
Wired or Wireless Network Connection: This TV can be connected to your home network via its Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi. If both options are available in your network, the wired Ethernet connection is recommended. Either network connection offers access to your PC movie/photo/music files, LG Apps, and the Internet.
Note: A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for connection to this TV. Use a standard LAN cable with this TV (Cat5 or better with a RJ45 connector). The included wireless network adapter operates at 2.4 GHz radio frequencies, which are also used by other household devices.
LG Smart TV Apps: LG Smart TV Apps allows you to access a variety of online services and content directly on the LG LED-LCD TV through its network connection. LG Smart TV Apps is an easy way to access limitless content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, videos, and browse the web; all organized in a simple to use interface (known as Smart TV). LG Smart TV Apps offers pay and free-of-charge instant streaming of movies, weather, videos, and photo album services. Once you have connected the LG TV to your home network and the internet, you can enjoy entertainment content, up-to-the minute news, weather updates, photo management, and more by simply using the TV's remote control and on-screen menu; all without a separate PC.
Note: Visit LG Smart TV for the latest compatible apps. Internet connection & subscriptions required. A minimum connection speed of 1.5 Mbps is required. For the best playback condition, a connection speed of 4.0 Mbps is required.
Skype w/ Built-in Camera & Mic: The LG Skype app lets you make video calls from the comfort of your living room via the TV's built-in retractable camera and microphone. Using the TV's remote control, you can create free Skype accounts, log into existing accounts, and navigate via a simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You can make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to friends and family, wherever they are in the world from the LG TV. You cannot use and input device, such as a keyboard while using Skype.
Web Browser: The LG Smart TV features a built-in web browser that lets you search the Internet for a particular website by URL or your Favorites list. The web browser supports up to Flash 11, but does not support platform-dependent technology like ActiveX. The web browser only replays the following media file formats - JPEG/PNG/GIF. Not all websites will be available for download, because of size and content.
SmartShare: Whether you create a network with your compatible devices, access content stored in your LG Cloud, or use an NFC tag to connect; the LG TV makes it easy with SmartShare Technology for you to share content with friends and family.
Software Update: You can update the TV with the latest software to enhance the product operation and/or add new features via the TV's network connection. The tested TV contained software version 03.05.16 (as of 8/1/2013). Visit LG's Support Site for the latest firmware/software updates.
Triple USB Ports: The television features three USB type-A ports for playback of video (DivX/WMV/MOV/MKV/MPEG), still image (JPEG), and music (MP3) files stored on a connected USB memory device. The television can support USB external hard disc drives (up to 2TB) and USB mass storage class devices (up to 32GB). The USB storage devices must be formatted as FAT 32 or NTFS file system. In addition, the TV will charge USB devices that can be charged via USB (max. 5V/0.5A). The LG television lets you watch a slideshow of your photos (JPEG) while listening to background music (MP3) from an inserted USB device.
LG Smart TV: LG Smart TV is a unique, interactive, simple-to-use on-screen user-interface that allows you to watch TV while you search for premium online content, explore LG Apps, adjust picture settings, switch external inputs, and select between connected network devices; all from one menu screen on the LG LED-LCD TV. A few unique features of the Smart TV on-screen menu include:
Picture/Video Camera: Using the TV's built-in, retractable camera/mic you can take still-pictures and motion video with audio. Still and video images can be saved to the TV's internal memory or connected USB storage device. You can adjust picture & video settings; such as color, contrast, brightness, saturation, sharpness, hue, white balance, and gamma. You can also adjust the angle of the camera within 5° vertically. When the retractable camera/mic combo is in use, it adds 0.6875" to the height of the television.
AV Modes: AV Mode is three preset picture and audio settings. It allows the viewer to quickly switch between common audio/video settings. It includes Cinema, Game, Off (standard) Modes. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of these three picture modes to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.
Input & Channel Lists: The LG TV lets you store your Favorite broadcast TV channels, as well as label your input sources.
Analog/Digital Caption Modes: Analog and Digital Captions are provided to help the hearing impaired watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog. Caption/Text, if provided by the broadcaster, would be available for both digital and analog channels on the Antenna/Cable. This TV is programmed to memorize the caption/text mode which was last set when you turned the power off.
Parental Control: Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings, and other viewing sources (external input block). The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It is also possible block a specific channel. The Parental Control function is protected by a 4-digit user password.
ENERGY STAR Certified w/ Energy Saving Feature: Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in Standby and On modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units. The Energy Saving feature helps to save electric power by adjusting the screen brightness.
Timers: The LED-LCD TV employs On, Off, and Sleep Timer functions.
Built-in Customer Support: The LG LED-LCD Smart TV offers built-in customer support to help your learn functions and diagnose problems.
Motion Sensing Remote w/ Microphone: LG's Magic Remote acts as a remote controller, mouse pointer, and voice commander. This included RF remote control uses a 2.4GHz frequency range (2.4-2.4835 GHz; 32-channels) to control the TV up to a distance of 32.8'.
Note: Through the TV's setup menu, you can program the Magic Remote to operate your cable/satellite receiver, Blu-ray/DVD player, or Home Theater/Soundbar system.
Motion Recognition for Gesture Control: You can control the television simply by gesturing toward the TV's built-in camera (the camera must be manually retracted). You can use the Motion Recognition function to turn the TV off, change the channel, or control the volume. Move your hand left, right, up, or down to select a function. Close and open your fist to select the function. You need to be 4.92' to 14.75' away from the camera with an ambient room brightness of 50-600 lux. Motion Recognition is only a function for watching TV and it is not supported when using the Smart TV menu, TV apps, wireless devices, or USB ports.
SIMPLINK: SIMPLINK allows you to control and play other LG AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings, from the television's remote control. SIMPLINK provides the following remote functions:
Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version 1.3 with CEC function should be used. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the "SIMPLINK" logo are fully supported.
LG TV Remote App: You can download the LG TV Remote app (from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store) onto your Android (2.2+) smartphone/tablet or Apple iOS (5.0+) device in order to control the television from your mobile device. In addition to controlling the functions of the TV, the LG TV Remote app lets you stream your favorite broadcast programs from the TV to your Android or Apple iOS device. You can also access the TV's online applications, SmartShare content, and Social Center apps. In addition, you can use your smartphone or tablet to enter text (making web browsing easier). You can even use your smartphone/tablet as game controller for select gaming apps on the TV. The LG TV and your Android or Apple iOS device must be connected to the same network.
Keyboard Compatible: The LG LED-LCD TV supports the use of a keyboard & mouse through its USB ports. You can enter text with the keyboard when using the Search function and the built-in Web Browser.
Pedestal Stand: The TV is shipped with a pedestal stand unattached; assembly is required using the supplied hardware. The television weighs 97.4 lbs with the stand.
Wall Mounting: The pedestal stand can be removed to wall-mount the television with and optional bracket (sold separately). The TV has four 6mm threaded inserts on the back for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is 400mm horizontal x 400mm vertical. The TV comes with four M6 x 54mm mounting screws and four wall-mount spacer inserts. The television weighs 89.5lbs without the stand.
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SEAKR's technological accomplishments continue to push the limits of solid-state space electronics. Through the Internet Routing in Space project, the company collaborated with Cisco Systems and the Department of Defense and built a space-hardened Internet router that allows Web access and communications to occur directly through satellites rather than double-hopping to and from stations on Earth, a capability that may one day allow quick and highly reliable communications for soldiers in the field.
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Details Of Will Muschamp's Contract Released
Published May 5th, 2011
Here are the details of Florida Head Football Coach Will Muschamp's 5 year, 13.75M contract:
Base Salary: $250,000 annually
Television/Radio: $1.7M annually
Equipment Contracts: $260,000 annually
Apparel Contract (Nike): $200,000 annually
Expense Account: $61,000 annually
Pension: $29,400 annually
Retention Bonus (for remaining with UF through end of contract): $500,000
BCS Title Game Win: $250,000
SEC Championship Game Win: $75,000
In addition, if Florida fires Muschamp, the school will owe him $2M for every year left on the contract. The buyout clause is $500,000.
Source: Associated Press
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- University of Michigan women's cross country head coach Mike McGuire announced Thursday (Aug. 29) that junior Brook Handler (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester) and senior/junior Taylor Pogue (Goodrich, Mich./Goodrich) will serve as team captains for the 2013 season. The pair was chosen this week at preseason camp in Pellston, Mich., and will each serve as captains for the first time in their careers.
"Brook and Taylor have excelled across the board in the time they have been at Michigan; athletically, academically and socially within the team," said McGuire. "They have really evolved into great leaders. They are obviously outstanding runners, but I also feel our team is in good hands with those two individuals as our primary leaders. They are an extension of what I feel are the important values for the team and I know they will continue to lead this team in a positive direction."
Handler and Pogue helped the Wolverines win the program's ninth Big Ten title a year ago. Handler was also a member of U-M's squad that won its second straight NCAA Great Lakes Region title and advanced to the NCAA Championships, where it placed fifth -- their best finish since 2006. Handler earned All-Great Lakes Region accolades, placing ninth at the regional meet. Pogue missed the 2012 regional and national meets due to injury, but was an All-Big Ten second team and All-Great Lakes Region honoree in 2011.
"In addition to Brook and Taylor being our designated leaders, we will also have other upperclassmen that will compliment what those two bring to this team," McGuire added. "I feel that we have great dynamics within our team, and obviously our two leaders are part of that, but our returning athletes, as a whole, did a great job of welcoming our 11 freshmen to camp. I'm excited about how we came out of camp; as much from a team-dynamic standpoint as a training standpoint."
The Wolverines will begin the 2013 season by hosting the Michigan Open on Friday (Aug. 30) at 10:30 a.m. at Hudson Mills Metropark in Dexter, Mich. Purdue will join the Wolverines for the 5,000-meter non-scoring event.
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Nice review. The N900 reeks of being a prototype to test the waters. I suspect we'll be seeing slimmer, cap screen models in late 2010 early 2011.
Quite tempted by this - it's a bit big but I get the feeling that the development community are going to do big things with it in terms of software.
Couldn't agree more, I was convinced on getting this device. I'm sick and tired of being treated like a Beta tester with Nokia, and now they release this, I feel like an Alpha tester now
Don't get me wrong, this devise is brilliant. But it's just not quite the finished product it should be. No excuse for a resistive screen (Not multi-Touch) and the shoddy video recording.
With Symbian 3 and 4 just around the corner, and only one other Maemo 5 device coming out in 2010, I just don't know if it's an OS I want to warm to. They could scrap the project all together. It's too confusing for my liking; they should have just stuck with Symbian.
Nokia's Cogs are just too big, and turn too slow. But hopefully by 2012, they should be back to the former glory they once had, they need to slim down and streamline their products.
One major issue that you didn't mention is that it does not currently support SIM cards from 3 that a newer than a couple of years old. The issue has been fixed internally, but we are just waiting for it to be released. I have had mine for a couple of weeks, and it is an excellent device. The UI is really fluid, the browser is excellent. With youtube videos I have found that the first few seconds are a bit jerky, but after that it is perfectly watchable.
The maps application is terrible compared to Wayfinder on the previous Maemo Devices, there isn't an option to purchase Voice guidance as it is an older version, and getting maps on it is currently a pretty manual process. There is a good selection of applications being developed and ported from earlier Maemo versions. The Ovi store is still 'Coming soon' but the Maemo 5 repositories are starting to fill out. Personally I prefer the resistive screen, as you can use a fingernail to click a link instead of zooming in all the time, which with the high dpi screen is common. It gives you the feeling of using the whole web, instead of through a little window with masses of scrolling.
The camera isn't brilliant, but it's OK. I do like having the lens cover, which was something I was worried about with my previous phone. It's fine for quick photos, although they can get a bit grainy. The front facing camera is pretty terrible, but it's something that most people never use.
Overall, it's good, and Maemo is showing real promise. For non geeky users, it's probably best to give it a couple of months to wait for the infrastructure to be there, and some bugfixes to be released.
i own a N900 (in fact am making this post with it) and am very happy with it. Having moved from a Palm Pre which admittidly had to most user friendly o/s i have ever used... I have no issues with the screen no being resistive... infact i probably prefer its accuracy when selecting specific links on the web.
The review failed to note that portrait mode is coming in an update before the end of Dec (according to Nokia) & neglected to mention that the screen resolution is the highest of any mobile phone available.
speed wise the devise is fine, is not lighteningly fast buts its not painfully slow either. speed increases are liekly to come in time... have not tried the video recording... so cannot comment on that.
This is sad. I am not used at seeing TR "reviewing" products they have not had in hand... An advice: if you want to keep having people browsing your website, please do not copy paste other reviews again, this is blatant here. Thanks.
@Hoisin: The screen resolution is the same as many other models that have been out for a good deal of time. Also, I'd say it's fair to criticise it for not having portrait mode, even if it is coming soon - it should be there in the first place.
@csencil: On what do you base this ascertion that Niall hasn't actually reviewed the product? Or more importantly that he has copied and pasted it?
Also, please don't email us directly AND comment at the same time. Choose one or the other and give us a moment to respond.
@Hoisin: As Ed says, the display res is relatively common now on other high-end handsets. As for portrait mode, I can only really review the phone on the basis of what it has now, as promised updates/new features don't always actually appear.
@csencil: I can assure you I have the N900 sitting right here on my desk and there's no copy and pasting going on. Frankly, I find your comment offensive. The review is from my experience with the handset, and most who own it and have posted here seem to agree with all the main points I made.
Perhaps adding to the review then that pervasive portrait mode is coming in a near future firmware update would be fair?
I am looking forward to trying this phone out, the multitasking looks seriously impressive and having a usable flash implementation in the browser is a real boon.
I think that the built in Gtalk and Skype implementations look on paper to be a great chance to use my data allowance on 3 that little bit more.... ;-)
@ Ed
You are right in some ways re screen resolution. However when you compare it to many of its closest rivals.... Pre, IPhone 3gs, HTC Hero etc then there is a huge difference.
Portrait mode - there is a valid arguement to have included it, however it is due out relatively soon after release and perhaps worth a mention in the article.
@hoisin: That's not really the point. I wouldn't call this a rival to any of those devices you mention. It's, frankly, a brick so competes with the likes of the HTC HD2, HTC Touch Pro, and Motorola Dext. And, as I say, that resolution really is nothing special. It's been on devices for well over a year and hasn't really added much to the overall user experience. There's much more that defines the quality of a device than its screen resolution.
As for portrait mode, I take your point that it's out soon and I'll add a note to say as much but, as I say, it should've been there already. Also, just as csencil points out, we should be reviewing a real device and what was real at the time was a phone that didn't support portrait for many of its functions.
@Ed and @Niall: Don't get too worked up about trolls. We can spot them a mile off by now, so please just ignore them :).
As for the review, it seemed a bit short for such an anticipated handset, but I think you made valid points.
My Hero only has a HVGA screen but to be honest I'm totally happy with it. I used to have a Diamond before which was VGA and wasn't happy about the downgrade but to be honest I've never really noticed. The phone is just so much better in every other way and I've never though the image wasn't sharp enough.
No offence, but the review was kinda disappointing.
For a high end device, Neill did not go into it as much as I think he should have. Where is the gallery for camera? If the LG Bl20 can have a gallery, I think the N900 deserve a bit better than a so-so comment. Also with 32GB of on board storage a paragraph or two about audio and video playback capabilities is to be expected. While I do not doubt that Niall has the actual device in hand, the review just came out more like an impression than an actual review. Nothing wrong with that, but I expected something a bit more than a Tracy & Matt review. And for a site with access to plenty of cameras, live pictures of the devices would have been great.
TR gave the iPhone 3G a 8 page review (not including the video review), and more for the 3GS (which is more or less the same device with a newer OS and processor). And here we have a Nokia flagship - the first Nokia smartphone with Maemo, as well as a new version of Maemo OS - which is quite a departure from previous versions. What gives?
I hope you take the critism to heart. Some of us genuinely like TR and want to see it improves.
It seems to me that one issue is at the root of the flaws that Niall pointed out, which is that this device isn't really a 'phone' per se. It's an internet tablet with some phone bits bolted on. This explains its penchant for landscape viewing, its initial lack of onscreen keyboard, the resistive touchscreen, the unusual choice of operating system and its chunky form factor. Nokia themselves don't refer to the N900 as a phone, but they use the term 'mobile computer' instead.
It just seems that if you really want a 'mobile computer' that also makes calls, you have to be willing to sacrifice some of the refinement that we've come to expect from our mobile phones.
I agree with farki80..
This review is very disappointing, a four page review, it's almost an extended preview that have been done. This is Nokia's first Maemo OS phone for goodness sake!
It is also the first Nokia which allows playback of Divx and Xvid codec files without needing to be converted. Also even though it does not have a radio, Nokia have already posted up on the Maemo site whereby you can install a radio no problem
The camera is not the best 5mp one, it is not as good as my N85; it certainly does not have as many settings.
Now that Vodafone appear to be the first network (in the UK) to take this up, hopefully this will get Nokia to hurry and get the N900 ovi store up and running as VF are also carrying the iPhone from next month....
@farki80: Essentially, Niall is a freelancer that gets paid a set amount to write a review of a certain length. Photos from and of the device are not stipulated as part of this deal. In fact, this review is longer than he was comissioned for. That's pretty much the long and short of it.
Also, within the remit of writing a review of a set length it's important to pick out the salient points and gloss over the less important ones to save words. So whether this phone plays audio or divx video particularly well is given less emphasis than pointing out the fundamental failings of the device which is what most people want to know, i.e. should I buy this device or not? The answer is no, no matter how well it plays video or how new the operating system is.
Us in-house writers do, as you say, have access to cameras and (as we're not getting paid by the word) can have a bit more freedom to go to town on those products that we feel are more important or interesting. But, as I say, this simply isn't a device to get excited about unless you're a hopelessly rabid fan of Nokia.
All this said, we do appreciate your points in general and will endeavour to get pictures where and when possible. For a start, I will be getting in one of these to do a video review of it.
@Ed: I'm sorry to say your latest post didn't do TR any favours. Though I think I'll leave it to farki80 to point out why.
I don't wish to labour on the points previously raised regarding the quality and depth of this review, I only wish to agree with them at this point and can only hope that a 'proper' full length review that gives this phone the attention it deserves will be provided (perhaps after the first firmware update). What Nokia have achieved with this phone is to set the foundations for what could and in my opinion will be one of the most impressive mobile operating systems for a long time.
The key selling point for this phone is the 'desktop' like web browsing experience and this was only glossed over in the review. Its a truly fantsatic experience for a device this small.
Also why is this not being reviewed constructivly?? When the first Andriod phone was released it was nowhere near perfect, jeez when the first iPhone was released in 2007 I could provide a list as long as my arm of the features it was missing (basic features that other os had for ages)!!
It should have been made fundamentally clear that this phone / os is effectivly the first iteration and the first update will fix most of the key issues rendering all your negative points irrelevant. I must say i'm left feeling quite dissapointed with this, and hope readers will not be put off buying this!!
I was looking for these info, but didn't find in the review:
- photos taken with the camera
- self-made screenshots of key applicaitons: calendar, contact list, home screen, web browser
- video recording of phone playing video from youtube (if speed is an issue for playback?)
- battery life with 3G and GPS enabled all time - why would I buy a table-phone device, if I switch those off; max talk time
- photos of the device in hand
I would be very happy for an update.
I see it uses the same battery as the Nokia 5700/5800 (BL 5J), this can be bought for a quite good prices in amazon etc. Why not charge an extra battery and swap - works great for my camera, mp3 player, bicycle lamp, laptop.
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just to throw my own two 'paisas' on this, to everyone who's saying this review of the Nokia N900 is not 'constructive'... Is this an Android device or a new iPhone review? NO!! So, there you have it... I mean... I love TR but sometimes their scores just baffle me. a 6 for design? Now I know it's a brick and weighs 181g but it never was competing with the LG BL40 on the design front... The way this device looks and feels, it just screams 'NO NONSENSE FUNCTIONALITY AND PERFORMANCE'. And that's half the battle won right there kids...
Then again a 6 for value? It's not a 1st gen. iPhone or the G1 so shouldn't have been priced higher than a couple hundred bucks really! Despite sporting some of THE highest end features... I don't know why it doesn't deserve to be in the same price bracket as the N97, HD2 or the Moto Milestone...
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions though... there are some guys who'll take one look at this and they'll be like, "I can't fit this thing in my 'Man Purse'" and many will think of it as a beta device and wonder why they were not handed one for free testing.
No more change...
Hmm, I think all Ed did is confirmed that not all reviews here should not be taken seriously. Please mark future reviews done by freelancers so we can decide. Many of us are disappointed because this review is something many would expect to read in something like The Times, and not a dedicated gadget site like TR.
"So whether this phone plays audio or divx video particularly well is given less emphasis than pointing out the fundamental failings of the device which is what most people want to know, i.e. should I buy this device or not? The answer is no, no matter how well it plays video or how new the operating system is."
For a device marketed as a multimedia tablet, I do think that audio and video playback feature is incredibly important - and it is sad that no mention about video playback and audio quality is mentioned. Not everyone cares about the other aspect that you personally think is important. A good review on the other hand is supposed to cover everything and allows the reader to make up their own mind as to whether the supposed flaw is indeed a flaw.
Remember that Maemo and the N900 are desktop-like OS that is competing in a different market than traditional smartphone OS like Symbian. I am personally sticking to Symbian because I rather like my phone to perform as a phone first, but no doubt many (and I have friends who has the N900 for a couple of weeks - press kit) has agreed that the N900 offers a great mobile computing experience.
As for value, I paid £400 sim-free for an imate JAM (hardly cutting edge even in those days), so I personally think with 32GB of storage it offers incredible value. Hell, you can't even buy 32GB microSD cards yet and I am sure the first of these cards will retail above £100 when it appears next year.
"Us in-house writers do, as you say, have access to cameras and (as we're not getting paid by the word) can have a bit more freedom to go to town on those products that we feel are more important or interesting. But, as I say, this simply isn't a device to get excited about unless you're a hopelessly rabid fan of Nokia."
I would like to add that this statement is pretty insulting. Plenty of none-Nokia owners have seen and played with the N900 (yes I have had access to it) and are pretty darn excited about it. Not everyone cares about Google Android.
What a waste of time it was waiting for and finally reading that review. I had been genuinely looking forward to the N900 being reviewed here and finding out whether my choice to opt for the E72 had been a wise one. I think I would have rather no review that what I just read.
Nice to see the Nokia fanboys all came out to play today.
Okay, I'm not going to say anything else on this until I've had one in myself and shot a video review. Incidentally, I'll add pictures of the device and pictures taken with the device at this point as well. I would like to apologise for the 'rabid' comment, though, that was unnecessary.
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The main reason to switch to a 64-bit operating system is to use a greater amount of RAM in your PC. Because 32-bit operating systems can only address a maximum of 4GB of RAM, any amount of memory that exceeds the 4GB limit, will be rendered useless.
While 32-bit operating systems can theoretically address 4GB of RAM, Windows operating systems such as Vista and 7 can realistically only address 3 to 3.3GB of RAM.
So if you install 4GB of RAM (a very popular choice today) in your computer while running a 32-bit Windows operating system, your computer will only use 3.3GB of RAM, leaving the rest to waste.
The good news is that Windows can "see" and use the entire amount of 4GB if you have a 64-bit compatible CPU.
How do you know that you have a 64-bit compatible CPU?
Well if you've bought your computer in the last 2 years you most likely have a 64-bit compatible CPU. Of course, it doesn't hurt to check and make sure.
Point your browser to: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and download CPU-Z, a free utility that gives you detailed information about your CPU and other important PC components.
On the top left side of the window, under the Download Latest version section, click the CPU-Z 1.54 setup (english) link and save the setup file on your Desktop (or your preferred download folder).
Double-click the cpuz_154_setup.exe file and click Next in the setup dialog window.
Check the I accept the agreement option and click Next again. Continue to click Next two more times to install CPU-Z in your default installation folder.
At the next step uncheck all the checkboxes if you don't want to install Ask.com's toolbar and proceed with the final Next.
Click Install to begin the installation process and Finish to end the setup dialog window.
You should now see a CPU-Z shortcut on your Desktop. Double-click on it to launch the application.
On the first tab (CPU), look in the Instructions field (in the middle of the window).
If you have an Intel CPU check to see if you have the EM64T instruction, for an AMD CPU check to see if you have the x86-x64 instruction.
This means you have a 64-bit compatible CPU and can use the full 4 GB of RAM installed in your system.
If you don't see these instructions then you do not have a 64-bit compatible CPU and you will have to switch to a 64-bit operating system to benefit from the full 4 GB of RAM installed in your system.
After checking your CPU compatibility, you can close the CPU-Z application by clicking the red X button or even uninstall it from your computer since we won't use it anymore.
OK, we've established that you have a 64-bit compatible CPU, now it's time to bring up the command prompt and force Windows to use all your installed RAM (up to 4GB).
We can achieve this by enabling a processor feature named PAE (Physical Address Extension).
PAE enables several advanced system and processor features allowing 32-bit Windows operating systems to address 4GB of RAM.
Note: PAE is supported by the following 32-bit Windows operating systems: Vista, 7. This tutorial is based on the Vista operating system. The following steps may be slightly different on other Windows operating systems. Also, note that if you have a 64-bit operating system, it can use up to 192 GB of RAM (Windows 7 Ultimate) and there is no point in using this article.
Now, to open a command prompt, go to the Start menu and type cmd in the search field. Then, right-click on the cmd icon and select Run as administrator.
With the command prompt open, type in the following command and press Enter from the keyboard:
bcdedit /set pae forceenable
You should see the message: The operation completed successfully. If you see an error message, check your spelling and make sure you typed in the command exactly.
Now close the command prompt and restart your computer.
After the restart, go to the Start menu, right-click the Computer option and select Properties.
In the basic information window, look in the Memory (RAM) field and you should see 4GB of RAM (if you have 4 GB installed in your computer).
Note: PAE may cause your computer to run slower because it has to use an extra addressing cycle.
If you want to turn off PAE because your computer is running to slow or the above command did not work, repeat the above steps to open a console prompt, type in the following commands and press Enter from your keyboard after each one. After that, restart your computer:
bcdedit /set nx alwaysoff
bcdedit /set pae forcedisable
Note: When you disable PAE, you also disable DEP (Data Execution Prevention). DEP allows Windows to prevent malicious software from accessing your computer's memory. If your computer's hardware does not support DEP, turning it off will not change anything.
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|Date Added: Tuesday 30 October, 2012
I was a little worried about the fit, as my daughter is only 8 months, and I didn't want her to be swimming in the outfit. It fits great! (she is a BIG 8 months tho, 20lbs and growing...)I was surprised to find the head piece is seperate, by the picture I had thought it was a hood..... a snap closure would be better than the velcro that it has, since we are at that age where head covers are instantly ripped off if at all possible. I may add snaps before we go out, to make sure it stays on longer than 5 minutes. Over all, very happy with the product. Have ordered from the site for the past couple years, have never had a problem :)
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|Date Added: Friday 12 October, 2012
This costume is very cute and cuddly, does run large on size though.
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|Date Added: Wednesday 10 October, 2012
The costume is super cute but is sized way too large. I ordered the 6-12 month for my 8 month old baby and it is extremely long. Even at 12 months I don't think it would fit her. She is such a little chunk so I thought the piggy costume would be a really cute idea for her. But now she's going to look like a skinny piggy - kinda takes away from the cuteness!
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|Date Added: Friday 24 August, 2012
Adorable costume for my 8 month old granddaughter. Soft fabric and nothing annoying around her face. A little face painting and trick or treating we go.
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|Date Added: Friday 24 February, 2012
It came really quick and the quality was good value for money!
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|Date Added: Thursday 03 November, 2011
Purchased costume for my 9 month old daughter... Soft to touch easy to put on. She pulled on the ears of course, but it was a great 1st Halloween costume. I purchased the 6/12 month size and she had plenty of room and length in costume.


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LEBANON -- Terry Vaughn of Baxter passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at age 48.
The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon Friday from 11 a.m. until the service.
The chapel service, conducted by Brother Danny Sellars, is 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Interment will follow in Wilson County Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include: father Gene Vaughn of Baxter; siblings Deborah Vaughn, Randy (Sharon) Vaughn, Daryl Vaughn and Melissa (Jerry) Brimm; nephew Daryl Wayne Vaughn; and niece Leslie Ann Vaughn.
He is preceded in death by mother Mary Ann Felure Vaughn, sister Tammy Martin, and brother Jerry Vaughn
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Schmitz Park Elementary design hits "big milestone"
By Gwen Davis
BLRB architects reported to roughly 15 neighbors Wednesday evening that plans for the new Schmitz Park Elementary at Genesee Hill were soundly underway, with 3D full-scale diagrams. Principal architect for the project, Lee Fenton told the West Seattle Herald he's pleased with how the process is going, and that after this current schematic design stage, BLRB will get a cost-estimate for the plans.
"It's been great working on one of the first projects in a program that got approved by voters," he said.
Architects announced they hit a big milestone.
"We're right on schedule, are making great progress and are looking forward to taking the next step of the design process, which will be a more detailed design, and begin to do detailed cost estimates."
"We'll also get construction documents compared, too."
Architects have gone into neighbors' homes to determine how the new building would affect the views of those home owners.
"We've been invited in their houses to talk with them about what's important to them," regarding different views and sunlight.
Public feedback for this project has been prolific.
"We have been working with the school design advisory for a number of months," he said. "We've had several meetings with community and neighborhood groups already, and this meeting will be a continued dialogue update."
Neighbors voiced their concerns.
"I want to know how they'll deal with the termination of their property and our property," said Eric Maurer, a neighbor. "Will they put in a wall, a walkway or a fence? Just curious how they'll deal with that."
Maurer said he'd prefer a walkway, such as what exists currently, but is afraid architects will plan for other options.
But Fenton said the plans for the strip will remain similar to how they are now.
The presentation screen slides were more detailed than during past meetings.
"This would be a view of a main entrance," Fenton said as he showed the new 3D, full-scale diagram. "Holly, this is what the school would look like from your house," he addressed a neighbor, showing approximately what the view from her house would be.
"There will be a zero-net effect on your property line," he said.
"You're going to see the building, no doubt, but the two-story building will be minimal."
Neighbors had other concerns.
"You got traffic on SW Dakota St that wasn't designed for it," a neighbor said, regarding the proposed drop-off location.
"What about the demolition of current structures?" another neighbor asked. There will be several existing structures that will be removed.
However, architects couldn't say at the time when the demolitions would happen.
Participants talked about the popular green roof idea for the top of one of the buildings.
But architects indicated green roofs were expensive and the school district would most likely want a more cost-efficient roof.
However, the roof will still be aesthetically friendly. There will not be any viewable equipment on the roof, which not only will make it more pleasant to the eye, but will be fiscally prudent since such equipment needs long-term and costly maintenance.
They also discussed the proposed rain garden where rain would get filtered by a type of floor in the parking lot before it makes its way to the sewer.
Other key issues that were discussed in previous meetings including (according to the Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council):
Restoration of the larger learning commons spaces due to increased sharing among pods of restrooms, workspaces and storage spaces; a more efficient gym layout; repositioning of the lower building to allow for more light in the north-side classrooms; one of the two bridges and the walkway to the gym will being re-roofed but not fully enclosed; a PTA room move to the near front entrance; added chair storage for commons; and reductions in child care space.
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Well basically this my is my introduction to PSU. I'm so glad i have come across this site! So this is how the story goes...I was trying to sell my PSP 3000 on Ebay then i got attack with a million and one restrictions and Fees and was baffled at how Ebay manged to maintain a name in my head for all these years. Then i quickly released that Ebay has been swept under the rug; Due mainly to its greed. How in the world do you plan on making a profit off of the ones that make the whole thing go round... SMH. Well if anyone has any suggestions as to where i can start selling somethings around my house or start buying and selling some products, please let me know. It will be highly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.
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I've no clue what a PSP3000 is but I'm also in Miami so figured I'd say Hi too.
Why are you being restricted in selling this?
Anyway, maybe you could try Craigslist. I sell some things on Craigslist that ebay won't allow me to sell on their site.
I do sell alot on ebay though but it's low dollar items.
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It hurts. It hurts a lot.

That's what patients have always said when describing their shingles.

Sometimes it starts hurting before the telltale rash appears - a painful stripe of purplish bubbling blisters. It usually is found on just one side of their bodies. I've known patients who've been to emergency departments for presumed heart attacks. The pain across their chest seemed like it couldn't be anything else. It hurts that badly.

Over their lifetimes, 1 in 3 in the US will develop shingles. 1 million will this year.

Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. The virus that causes chickenpox (Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)) causes shingles, also called herpes zoster or zona. VZV lies dormant, sleeping in nerve cell bodies.

Who develops Shingles?

The simple answer is anyone who has had chickenpox.

Those at most risk for shingles are immunosuppressed (a "weak" immune system). This may be a medical condition: leukemia, lymphoma, HIV. It may be from medications: steroids (prednisone), drugs for organ transplants, immunosuppressive drugs for immunologic, rheumatologic, or arthritic conditions (including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus) or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns or Ulcerative Colitis). Infections in immunocompromised individuals may be unusual, more severe, and not diagnosed as quickly.

The disease is associated with an aging immune system. The elderly develop more shingles.

Reduced immune system protection against shingles is also thought to be associated with stress and depression. However, recent research has shown shingles may not be more likely when people are stressed.

Children and young adults can develop shingles - even without any immunosuppressive drugs or conditions.

Very few have shingles more than once.

Shingles after chickenpox vaccination alone is quite rare.

What is Shingles like?

Shingles causes a painful rash on one side of the face or body that looks like a stripe (representing one dermatome, or the region of skin supplied by one spinal nerve). The rash, usually red or purple, forms blisters. These scab in 7-10 days and clear in 2-4 weeks. 1-5 days before the rash develops, some have pain or itching where the rash will develop.

If the rash develops near the eye, it can cause vision loss (herpes zoster ophthalmicus) and should be evaluated immediately by a doctor.

Likewise, zoster can develop near the ear (in the facial nerve there) and can cause Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (herpes zoster oticus). Symptoms include one-sided hearing loss, nearby facial paralysis, difficulty closing an eye, ear pain and/or ringing, loss of taste in front of the tongue, and rash.

How to avoid all of this?

The shingles vaccine can help prevent shingles. CDC recommends those 60 years and older to have one dose of the shingles vaccine. The FDA approves use for anyone 50 years and older. The vaccine is a high dose chickenpox vaccine, a live-attenuated virus. It has been used in the US since 1995, was developed in the 1970s in Japan and used there since the 1980s.

There are some who should not be vaccinated for shingles: pregnant women, those allergic to the vaccine, and the very ill. Those who have cancer, are immunocompromised or taking drugs that affect their immune system should discuss the vaccine with their doctor.

Is there a treatment?

It's best to get the vaccine and not get the illness.

Shingles can be treated with antiviral medications that treat herpes, a closely related virus. These include acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir. These drugs need to be started as soon as symptoms begin so it is important to discuss with a health care provider without delay. These drugs, though, don't work miracles and the infection can, at times, remain quite painful even if taking the drugs.

Others may try calamine, oatmeal baths, and wet compresses for itching.

Some develop chronic burning pain, called PHN (post-herpetic neuralgia), at the shingles site. This usually occurs in those who are older. It rarely occurs in those under 40, but 1 in 3 over 60, who develop shingles and are not treated, can develop PHN. It may lasts weeks to months, or for some, years. Those affected should discuss further pain regimens with their doctors.

How does it spread?

Shingles is transmissible, but not as shingles. Someone with active shingles can spread the causative virus (Varicella Zoster Virus) to someone who never had chickenpox; that person would develop chickenpox.

To avoid transmission, the shingles lesions should be covered with gauze. If shingles spreads to a wider area of skin, it may be more transmissible. Avoid contact with pregnant women who have not had chickenpox (or the vaccine), premature or small infants, those who are immunosuppressed.

Chickenpox (Varicella) cases have dropped after vaccination started in 1995. It is very infectious and airborne - spread through respiratory droplets.

Testing

The diagnosis is often made by examination of the classic rash (see photo). Others rely on PCR testing of the blisters or even blood antibody testing.


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Swimming Splits vs. Lehigh
College Swimming & Diving
Men: Rider University 170, Lehigh University 126
Women: Lehigh University 193, Rider University 103
Hiller - Coppola Pool Three-Meter Diving Record
LAWRENCEVILLE—The Rider University men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed against Lehigh on Saturday afternoon at Coppola Pool with the Bronc men winning and the Lehigh women victorious.
"The men's team responded well," said head coach Steve Fletcher. "We've had three meets to open the season over the span of 14 days and we raced pretty well. It is a young team and they are swimming with a lot of pride on both sides, the men and the women."
This was the first time since the 2008-09 season that the Rider men have defeated the Mountain Hawks.
"Lehigh is well coached and they have great athletes," Fletcher said. "Especially on the men's side, the meets tend to go either way. We are certainly happy with how we performed today."
For the Bronc men, senior diver Trevor Hiller (Galloway Twp./Absegami) won both the one-meter dive (328.35) and three-meter dive (355.05), breaking the three-meter Coppola Pool record (348.08), set by Brendan Cavallaro in 2010. Hiller also reached the NCAA Zone Diving qualification mark for the third year in a row.
"I dove a lot better today than I have been to start the season," Hiller said. "I was consistent today and that's the key to putting points on the board."
"Trevor is a quiet guy but this year he has spoken up a little more and has assumed more of a leadership role," Fletcher said. "He has great things to say and really understands how our team works. Athletically, we expected him to qualify for zones because he is that talented. It is great that he accomplished that mark, this early in the season. He is just a gifted athlete."
Freshman Sam Cramer (Escondido, Calif./San Pasqual) won the 200 free (1:43.86), the 500 free (4:47.35), and the 1000 free (9:45.38). This is the second meet in a row that Cramer has won three individual events.
"It was a big team effort," Cramer said. "On paper, Lehigh is probably supposed to beat us and everyone pulled together for a big win. The senior leadership on the team has been great."
"Sam is racing well," Fletcher said. "He is improving each week. When you look at his results, you are excited for the future. He is extremely talented but is a team player. To sacrifice and swim the 1000 free and 200 free back to back is very stressful. And to swim that well is extremely difficult. He does that for the team and has the right attitude."
"The incoming freshmen are doing awesome," Hiller added. "They are racing well and putting good times up."
For the Rider women, freshman Kelly Toner (Fort Washington, Pa./Upper Dublin) won the three-meter dive (253.95) and was runner-up on the one-meter (263.40) and freshman Heather Lonkert (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) was the winner on the one-meter dive (289.42) and second on the three-meter (247.72). Lonkert's one-meter dive score is an NCAA Zone qualifier.
"This is a tough season on the women's side," Fletcher said. "We have a small squad but they are all committed to having the right result at the end of the year. It is what we do every day that matters and I'm proud the way the team handles themselves in the pool and in the gym as well. Whether we are in the pool, at practice or any type of training, the women are focused and attentive and they want to be performing at their best by the end of the year."
Lonkert won both boards against Seton Hall last week and was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Female Diver of the Week for the second time this season.
Also for the Rider men, sophomore Jeffrey Prichard (Yorktown, Va./Tabb) won the 100 back (54.23) and 200 back (1:58.34) and freshman Matthan-Matthew Martir (Severn, Md./Old Mill) won the 100 free (47.45) and the 100 fly (51.54). Sophomore Adam Phillips (Springville, Pa./Elk Lake) won the 100 breast (1:00.86) and sophomore Evan Paules (Emmaus, Pa./Emmaus) won the 200 breast (2:13.00).
Also for the Rider women, junior Carlee Oswald (Henderson, Nev./Green Valley) was second in the 100 back (1:01.99) and 200 back (2:14.35), junior Gess Charniga (Kendall Park/South Brunswick) was second in the 100 breast (1:09.37), freshman Jacquelynn Parker (Hillsborough) was second in the 50 free (24.72) and junior Heather Good (Hillsborough) was runner-up in the 200 breast (2:30.55).
Lehigh and Rider last met during the 2011-12 season when the Mountain Hawks won both the men's and woman's dual meet. The meet scheduled for last season was cancelled due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Lehigh visited Coppola Pool in 2010 when the Rider women won the dual 154-139.
Rider travels to Philadelphia on November 9 to face La Salle University and the University of Delaware in a tri-meet, beginning at 10:00 a.m.