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Friday, 3 June 2011

The Facts On Jitterbug Phones


If you've ever taken a look at some of the cell phones on the market today and wondered how long it takes to work it, the Jitterbug phone might be just what you need. Jitterbug built a reputation for themselves as the go to company for simple cell phones but if you want to get more fancy you can add options like Bluetooth.

With large, easy to read buttons the Jitterbug is uncomplicated and made with the senior in mind. You can clip the phone to your shirt and use the speakerphone or even set it on the table since it has an extra loud loudspeaker that's great for people who find it tough to use a cell phone in a noisy environment.

On the customer service end of things, previous customers considered their experience to be positive, but of course you can't please everyone. If you live in a wooded area, you might have some issues with cell signal reception, which is actually one of the biggest complaints and something to keep in mind before purchasing. To be fair, this would be an issue with any cell phone and not just the Jitterbug. Again, customers are usually very happy with their phones.

If you look at the Jitterbug, you'll notice that it has a Yes and a No button- this is how easy it is to use this phone. There's no worries with finding a particular screen just to make a phone call with these. Another button is used for your contacts, of which you can store up to 50. And, of course, there are the numbers on the keypad that you're used to using. One thing that people really tend to like is that when you pick up the Jitterbug phone you will actually hear a dial tone- personally, I think this is a terrific idea and should be on all phones!

If you're looking to get value, the Jitterbug phone is great here too. There's no contract to sign up for- you simply pay a monthly fee of 15 dollars for 50 minutes per month (more minutes are available, this is just the starter package). If you don't use the minutes, you don't get charged for them- it's that simple.

If you do have trouble using your phone or have questions, you can actually speak to a live operator who can guide you. How nice that if you have an issue you can simply get someone to help you on the spot. Of course, there's nothing free and using this service will use up about five of your minutes. If it comes right down to it, the operator can even just dial the call for you- if you're using up the minutes, you might as well have them complete the call for you. Basically, you're never alone with one of these phones.

Amazon carries these phones in a variety of colors as well as other reputable online retailers. The excellent money back guarantee as well as top notch customer service makes Amazon the obvious choice. Heck, you can even get free shipping on certain models.

Underneath this article is my resource box - click the link there to go to my Jitterbug phone website where you can find all the information you could want and even purchase through Amazon.


Thursday, 2 June 2011

Cloud Computing A Simple Explanation


A lot of people ask me to give a simple explanation regarding the term Cloud Computing. The reason why you read quite a lot about Cloud Computing is that IT companies are hyping this term as the next big thing since the invention of the light bulb.

Cloud Computing is computation, software, data access and storage services that don't need end-user knowledge of the particular physical location and configuration of the system that delivers the services. You can actually compare it with the electrical power grid, you don't require the specialized knowledge to use it. Just plug in the device and you will be ready to go!


The term "cloud" is used as a metaphor for the Internet, based on the cloud drawing used to represent the Internet in computer network diagrams.The concept isn't new and has been around for decades. Years ago the IT companies tried to market this concept already but this wasn't a success. The reason for this was that you needed a fast and reliable Internet connection, and at the time if they were available, they came at a hefty price.

Nowadays almost everyone has access to the internet via a fast broadband connection. This removes the bandwidth problem and information is sent at a lightning fast speed around the globe. Almost all companies use fast Internet connections, because the Internet is used in a big part of their business and prices for connections have dropped significantly.

An example of a Cloud based service is Google's Gmail. You can sign up to an account and send e-mail to colleagues or friends around the globe, without having any sort of technical knowledge of the way that e-mail works. Google has all the specialized expertise and networking infrastructure to manage the e-mail traffic. The benefit is that you don't lose valuable time on the technical stuff and enables you to focus on your business!

The introduction flat fee Internet and the Smartphone like the iPhone or Android phones in combination with mobile Internet plans, caused a fast adaptation of Cloud technology.

If you want to have a location independent business, Cloud Computing is the way to go! Instead of running applications locally on your computer and store data your self, they run on a shared data center maintained by the best industry experts. For example, you can configure your Smartphone to connect to your favorite e-mail Cloud service and carry your e-mail with you wherever you go. Your e-mail is stored in the Cloud and you can access it on your Smartphone or any computer, no data is stored on the device itself. Because you can "plug in everywhere", this has several advantages for you:

You are able to access all programs as well as data using your browser.
You can get started very quickly
The costs are much less when compared to conventional software programs
You don't need to have your own servers and storage
No software set up necessary
You don't have to update your software programs
No specialized knowledge required
The service is often at no cost or via predictable regular monthly subscription
Some popular cloud services are:


Gmail
Hotmail
Facebook
Amazon EC2/S3
Salesforce.com

for gamers there are Sony's Playstation Network or Microsoft's Xbox Live.
My name is Ard-Jan, I live in The Netherlands and spend most of my 9-5 time working as a systems and network engineer for a large health care group here in the region.