Lomax Online: Digital Convergence

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25.05.2002
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Content:

• Stay anonymous on the Internet
• Great future devices
• Phone headsets
• TV on PC
• IR Remote Control
• Input Devices
• PDAs, Phones
  • Nokia 7110
• GSM
• WAP
• IrDA
• CD-R, CD-RW
• Digital Photo

My other relevant pages:

• DVD

Anony-
mously

Anonymizing "web proxy" servers (for free)

• MagusNet Anonymous Public Proxy Server (accessible also as real proxy)
• Rewebber (encrypts even URLs)
• ProxyMate (you have to register; for free only for a limited time? --beta tests)

Other relevant topics (proxy):

• IRC4ALL public proxys - socks & wingate - anonymity (lists; many public proxys)
• NLANR: A Distributed Testbed for National Information Provisioning
• Cache Now! campaign (is designed to increase the awareness and use of proxy cache on the Web)
• WWW Cache services in Europe
• Free proxy cache servers for win32 (more coming soon)
  • Internet proxies, Perl & Java source code: Free caching proxy programs for Windows 95 (and NT)
  • ETL DeleGate Home Page (DeleGate looks really good! -- But I haven't tried it yet. It even seems to solve my other problem: "port redirection".)
  • NLANR: Squid Web Proxy Cache (runs on NT, but doesn't yet perform well there)

Great future devices

n·scribe - electronic pen capturing realtime handwriting on normal paper; čes. preview

Phone headsets

(August 1999)

In August 1999 I've made an awesome search for a perfect phone / cellular (GSM) / PC headset: The results:

Plantronics A World Leader In Communications Headsets (IMO the best consumer headsets)

• Plantronics - Mobile Products (looks better than ClearVox)
• CHS132N Headsets
• Computer Integration (just one model - CAT132 - looks exactly the same as the GSM model)
• Plantronics M140 (brand new model derived from CHS132N)

ClearVox Communications

• Headsets - for GSM - 2 types, each in 2 modifications (noise cancelation)

Nokia 5190 Original and Aftermarket Cellular Phone Accessories (5 types of Nokia 5110 headsets)

MCM Wireless: Headsets (est. 20 kinds)

MHPlus - pripojeni GSM k PC (Nokia 5110, 61x0, zajímavé kabely i speciální i s bondovkou)

Resellers:

• AltaVista Advanced Query: Nokia AND Plantronics AND headset (how to find good prices)
• 1-800 Mobiles - Plantronics Cellular and Cordless Headsets (clear presentation w/ prices)
• 1-800 Mobiles - Clearvox Headsets and Adapters (clear presentation w/ prices)
• CompuDial: Plantronics pricelist -- the same prices as "1-800 Mobiles", but they even have adaptors prices, e.g. CHS132 + Nokia adaptor for $70 (means the adaptor costs $10)
• Discountcell (acc's for Nokia 51xx & 61xx, incl. headsets, e.g. Plantronics $5 cheaper than "1-800 Mobiles")
• Allied Resources - distributes Platronics and more headsets
• TELMONT - telekomunikační a bezpečnostní technika (prodává Plantronics v cz)
• gsmbazar (prodává Plantronics v cz, trochu na koleně)
• Orca (prodává Plantronics v cz, hnusná nefunkční homepage)

TV on PC

esp. Ati All-In-Wonder Pro, which I have

• Zajímavé odkazy

Cinax

• WinVCR (tv player & vcr, works even under W2k; ATI AIW & others)
  • download the trial version of WinVCR (15.10.99)
• Cinax - iFilmEdit
  • download the trial version of iFilmEdit (15.10.99)

TV Freak - Dekodér A2 Stereo

Martin Mádl

• Zvuk PAL a ATI All-In-Wonder-Pro (krok za krokem, není hotovo, čeká na součástky; zmiňuje se o filtrech, které by se mi hodily asi pro odrušení antény)
• Dolby stereo surround (proč si kupovat DPL zesilovač, když stačí 4 žárovky)

Ati All-In-Wonder 128 recenze na Živě

IR Remote control

Irman (remote control with any infrared unit)

• IR receiver for PC, doesn't support IrDA
• works w/ Winamp T, Windows Remote Selector, PC Remote (Remote control all applications and functions of  PC), IRAssistant (even macros); and more
• ActiveX support (w/ Irman OCX)
• measures 8 x 6 x 2 cm, connects to the 9pin serial port connector w/ 1.5m cable; 10m / 80 degree reech; (picture & these specs)
• costs e33 incl. shipment (from The Netherlands)
• FAQ

PC Remote simulates keybord, mouse, Windows API messages, executing ext.apps, volume control; Win9x, NT4; shareware; supports serial devices (Irman, IrDA, X10 MouseRemote, REALMagic Remote Control, Tekram AV-100), keyboards, any TCP/IP server, AVerMedia TV Series Remote.

IRAssistant uses separate drivers (even joystick: 4 directons + 2 buttons), controlling most Windows apps w/o special plugins; emulates mouse movements, clicks & drags, execs apps, exec macros on different target windows, can share IR receiver with apps already having  IR control support; Win9x, NT4; shareware; download (much more info) incl. drivers (Irman, joystick, general COM port, Sigma Designs RealMagic); FAQ

AverMedia (some IR remote controls, Win98 certified TV card, ...)

Ampapod = the missing link between your PC and your home entertainment center

MouseREMOTE - The most powerful mouse in the world (MK19A)

Remote Central (web specialized on remote controls)

• Sony RM-AV2000 Review
• Sony RM-AV2000 Message Forum
• Sony on the Internet

Madrigal IRIQ Information

IRIQ High Performance, Universal Remote

Input Devices

for my joystics resume see Interactive Ent.

Intellimouse Wheel Turn Problem

• DN- Intellimouse wheel may also expand slightly, preventing it from turning - dopor. výměnu v zár., nebo vyčistit isoprop. alcoholem vyjmuté kolečko, ovšem myš by takovou údržbu neměla potřebovat, že
• DN- Wheelmouse- vyčistil a clipperem na nehny odstříhl přebytečný plastik - měl tu nejstarší v.
• MS Intellimouse a zvětšující se kolečko - my chceme Intellimouse Sport, aby se u ní dalo klidně jíst apod.

PDAs, Phones

Palm OS

• Palm reviews: Palm III, IIIe, IIIx, V, and VII Comparison
• Palm Software:
  • palmgear.com
  • pw.zde.cz
• Where to buy:
  • pdaplanet.cz
  • palmpc.cz
• E-zines:
  • palmare.cz
  • palmserver.cz
  • pilot.sk

Palm OS 4: not compatible applications I use on OS 3.5.2:

• GNU-czech 0.71
  yet unsolved
• FindHack 3.0
  solved in v. 3.5, unverified
• Poplet Kit 1.1
  yet unsolved

Agenda VR3

• Linux driven PDA
• voice commands
• Agenda Computing
• Specs
• 11,4 * 7,6 * 2,0 cm (as Palm Vx, but twice as thicker)

Nokia 7110

• Unofficial Nokia 7110 site
• NOKIA firmware na CTC.CZ (Czech firmware versions bugs & comparsion)
• Nokia IMEI change etc.

IMEI: *#06#
fw ver.: *#0000#
*#92702689#

Net monitor:

• http://vinter.lantanet.cz/monitor.html (simplified description in English)
• http://x71.deja.com/[ST_rn=ps]/getdoc.xp?AN=633514743 (long)

• PC Composer Ringtone Pages
  • tones: rtttl.zip, tones.zip
• More tones:
  • MobileRingtonez.com - Nokia, Siemens, Ericsson ringtones & logos (search their db, every tune in several formats)
  • Melody - Nokia (.ru, slow access, good content, nokia composer & other formats, ~ 500 tunes)

Logos & graphics:

• Applications:
  • LogoManager for Nokia Phones
  • SmartSMS (send logos to your Nokia w/o cables or IR)
• Graphics:
  • MobileRingtonez.com - Nokia, Siemens, Ericsson ringtones & logos (search their db, every tune in several formats)

Managing & synchronizing software:

• NOKIA software na CTC.CZ (Czech; seznam spousty sw pro N, N7110) 

• LogoManager for Nokia Phones
• 7110expl homepage (7110 Explorer)
  • mobil.cz- Nokia 7110 Explorer (review in Czech)
  • IrDA works in NT4
• Mobile Action Technology - Handset Manager
  • for IR adaptor MA600 only
• Oxygen Software: Phonebook Manager for Nokia 7110
• Snow Valley: Nomad (sync sw)
  • IrDA not yet working
• Visual GSM für Nokia 7110
• How to modify n6100's NCDS3 for use with n7110 (only with MBUS cable)
• fusionOne (online service for synchronizing n7110; addressbook only)
• FoneSync Shit freezing on IrDA connection:
  Deja.com View Discussion 7110e + Fonesync

GSM

Removing locks (Nokia)

• Rickys phone (howto unlock your Nokia, fw codes, etc.)

Free Services

• SMS to email gateway (free)
• free SMS-email gateways

Czech-specific GSM information

Deja.com Re OT jak poslat SMS na oskara (ukazka) (perl script používající Oskarův web)

Jak vypadají antény ET a RM:

• http://vinter.lantanet.cz/

• ET
  http://info.lantanet.cz/gsm/et_cells.phtml
• RM
  http://info.lantanet.cz/gsm/pg_cells.phtml
• Oskar
  bts (jen první sektory):
  http://mujweb.cz/www/vladimir_bily/btscm.htm
  všechny sektory:
  http://mujweb.cz/www/vladimir_bily/btscm2.htm

WAP

• WinWAP - Wap browser for windows
• Juul & Stejle Multimedia A-S - Free beta MSX WAP GW 'Field Office'
  Field Office - WAP access for MS Exchange Server
• ThinAirApps - vytvořte si WAP rozhraní ke svému groupwaru (, databázi, aplikaci, HTML)

Czech:

• mobil.cz: recenze na winwap 3
• mobil.cz: WAP na telefonech Nokia 6210 a 6250 (porovnání co umí wap 62xx a 7110)

IrDA

IrDA (& WinNT4)

• Extended Systems QuickBeam Suite
  • Extended Systems Software Downloads
  • Deja.com: Re: NT4 and NDS 3.0 - is it possible via Infrared (QuickBeamu & N7110)
  • IrDA phones work with WinNT QuickBeam Suite 3.3.2 (in Czech)
• Deja.com: View Discussion: Need help with IR on NT
• ACTiSYS Corporation - IrDA Compatibility
• topmobil.sk- Připojení Infraportu do PC pro použití např. s Nokií 6110 - externí infraport TEKRAM IR-220
• Czech shop:
  • Prislusenstvi rozhraní IrDA IR-210L, IR MB, IrDA konektor přes záslepku přímo z MB EuroShop - info o produktu
  • Asus ASUS infra port (IRDA) EuroShop - info o produktu

CD-R, CD-RW

Software:

• Easy CD-Creator (by Roxio, an Adaptec's subsidiary)
• Nero
  • supported recorders
• CDRWin
  • supported recorders
  • FAQ (more about supported recorders)
  • download
• EAC - Exact Audio Copy
  • grabber, really interesting, perfectionist made :)
  • freeware
• Feurio! CD-Writer
  • shareware, not crippled
• Cdrecord 1.9
  • command-line, free, runs on many OS platforms, win32 ver
  • readme win32
  • man

DirectCD / UDF se nedá s takovým Iomega ZIPem prostě vůbec srovnávat, já to říkám pořád.

CD-RW Drives I know:

• HP 4020i: oh man, don't even think about it.
  The Unofficial Hardware Fix for a faulty CD2000 (HP 4020i).
• HP 8110i: CD-TEXT ok, nice drive, cannot overburn, about 78' recording with 80' media
• HP 8250i: shitty drive which doesn't know CD-TEXT
• HP 9110i: CD-TEXT shoud be OK, but where (and how fast!) did this drive disapear from the stores?
• HP 9250i: noone seems to know anything about this one
• Sony CRX120: CD-TEXT ok, features, specifications.
  (HP 8200i is equal to this one)
• Sony CDX140: CD-TEXT ok, great drive

HP seems to be kidding, they pulled back information about CD-TEXT from their web pages, last one page noticing CD-TEXT is a glossary. And their search engine, very sad, very sad.

So my interest has focused on Sony drives, most of HP's good drives have been Sony-made anyway.

CD Media

Digital Photo

Olympus C-1

• 1,3 MegaPixel
• Macro 10cm-50cm
• Autofocus 50cm-infinity
• Blesk (vč. režimu redukce jevu červených očí)
• Barevný TFT display 1,5"
• USB Mass Storage Device - při připojení k PC se chová jako výměnný disk
• SmartMedia Card jako paměťové médium (levnější vyrábí Pretec)
• Video výstup (na TV)

Přibližný počet snímků podle zvolené kapacity karty SmartMedia:

S fotoaparátem je standardně dodávána 8 MB karta SmartMedia.

(c) 2001 Karel Fajkus