Specification compared : Xperia T/TX vs. Xperia V vs. Xperia J

Any new phone launch always brings a certain amount of confusion, especially when it comes to Sony Mobile releasing a number of handsets that on the face it may look broadly similar. To help you all we have painstakingly broken down the specifications of these newly announced handsets (Xperia T, Xperia TX, Xperia V and Xperia J).

The table below should make it a bit easier when comparing one against another so that you can confidently decide which (if any) of these new Xperia handsets is your next phone. We have included two variants of the Xperia T: the HSPA+ version (LT30p) and the LTE version (LT30at) that is bound for AT&T. The latter includes a different chipset and is nine grams heavier (most likely due to its metallic rear versus the plastic rear in the LT30p). 

DDB : Digital Direct Broadcast

DDB : Digital Direct Broadcast Faq's

DDB TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM for Televisions

Q.1 : What is  DDB Foundation ?

The DDB Foundation, is a union of seven technology giants.The foundation has come up with its most prestigious innovation Digital Direct Broadcast (DDB) technology platform. The DDB technology platform is an advanced TV operating system, which allows the DDB enabled televisions to perform multiple functions never experienced before on one single platform.

This revolutionary technology is pioneered by STMicroelectronics - World’s leading semiconductor company, Irdeto – World’s leading innovative software and application maker, Nivio – World’s leading cloud computing brand, Faroudja – Emmy award winning audio-video technology, Strata – World’s leading sound technology and is presented by Videocon d2h - India’s most advanced DTH service provider and Phillips – World’s leader in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle brand.

Q.2 : What is DDB ?

DDB - Digital Direct Broadcast platform is an advanced TV operating system, which allows the DDB enabled televisions to perform multiple functions never experienced before on one single platform. This new technological wave rides high on features such as- receiving, processing and display capability of real Full HD 1080p digital signals without the help of any set-top box, giving you an audio-visual experience never seen or heard before, dual core processor – 450 Mhz, 14-bit video processor; Motion Enhancement and Motion Correction (MEMC), which interpolates and constructs the “in between” frames to eliminate issues related to both motion judder and motion blur, giving you an outstanding viewing experience, 3D Technology, Faroudja Video and Audio Optimized that eliminates any distortion caused by noise signal and gives you a vivid and clear image for your viewing; Strata Certified Audio and 10-band Graphic Equalizer. Its cloud computing abilities help you access your files remotely which are saved on it.And last but not the least is full fledged internet experience alongwith net buttons like Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Picassa, eWeather, Internet Radio, mail and chat client and various applications viz UPnP and File Sharing.

Q.3: Is it a Television  or  a Service ?

DDB is a TV Operating system.

Q.4 : How DDB is going to change the traditional way of watching television?

DDB is a TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM for Televisions that will fuel future innovations in the category -TV+ D2H convergence, True Smart capabilities, Cloud Convergence, best in class audio & Video output.

This new technology helps receive digital signals without the help of any set-top box, giving you an audio-visual experience never seen or heard before. Its cloud computing abilities help you work and save your files on it too, while giving you a superior browsing experience of your favourite websites, It also has the ability to convert 2D channels into life-like 3D quality, making this digital technology platform nothing short of being magical.

Q.5 : How is it different to DTH service?

DTH services just helps in receiving signals. Where as, DDB as a platform recieves direct digital signals from satellite without any transmission loss, and thats too without help of any seperate set top box. Not only this, it gives yout an audio-visual experience never seen or heard before. Its cloud computing abilities help you access your files remotely which are saved on it.It allows you to experience flicker free 3D viewing. It also has the ability to convert 2D channels into life-like 3D quality, making this digital technology platform nothing short of being magical.It has full fledged internet access alongwith net buttons like Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Picassa, eWeather, Internet Radio, mail and chat client and various applications viz UPnP and File Sharing.

Q.6 : Can this technology be used in my existing devices or I need to purchase a new device?

A new DDB enabled device is required to enjoy the benefits of this technology.

Q.7 : What are the basic technical requirements to have a DDB connection?

DDB enabled Television, LAN/Wi-fi/ datacard connection, D2H connection are some of the few basic requirements to experience DDB.

Q.8 : Can this be plugged and played like DTH?

Yes

Q.9 : Where can I purchase DDB?

Many top technology brands are approaching DDB for the tie up. The DDB enabled TVs will soon be available in the markets near you.

Q.10 : What is the Price?

The Price of DDB enabled TVs will be decided by the respective TV manufacturing companies offering DDB TVs.

Q.11 : Is there some running periodic cost?

No, one just needs to pay for the services like DTH, cloud computing, Internet surfing etc.

Q.12 : Is there any business partnership scope for me?

Yes, by owning a retail outlet for DDB enabled TVs.

Powerful 8.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia

Indonesian quake: Kenya, Tanzania issue tsunami warnings

Kenya and Tanzania issued tsunami warnings along their eastern Indian Ocean coastlines after a powerful 8.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia on Wednesday.

Some 164 people were killed and more than 2,300 were displaced in Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Seychelles, and Somalia after the disastrous 2004 Asian tsunami.

The waves are expected to hit the Kenyan coast, a popular tourist destination, at about 1700 GMT, officials said. One person in Kenya was killed in the 2004 tsunami.

"The government of Kenya has consequently issued a tsunami warning for the people living along the Kenyan coastline," Esther Murugi, the minister of state for special programmes said in a statement.

"The water levels are expected to rise up to 2 to 3 metres in areas of Malindi, Lamu, up to Kiunga while in Kilifi, Mombasa up to Shimoni, the levels are expected to rise up to 2 metres," she said. Senior Assistant Director at Kenya's Met office, Ali Mafimbo, said an alert had been issued to keep people on the lookout and to stay out of the sea once they saw water levels receding.

Tanzania said it expected waves of up to 1.5 metres to hit the coastline between 1600 GMT and 1800 GMT. "There will likely be huge waves in the Indian Ocean all fishermen and other vessels should keep off the sea," Tanzania's Meteorological Agency director, Agness Kijazi, told Reuters.

"People should evacuate coastlines, especially in northern parts of the country." Madagascar's National Office for Disaster and Risk Management said they did not expect the tsunami to cause damage on the Indian Ocean island.

"We don't expect the wave to have a big impact on Madagascar. We are not planning to move anybody. We urge people not to panic," Louis de Gonzague Rakotonirainy said, before the latest wave of aftershocks.

"In the event the situation develops, the inhabitants of the east coast will be advised to move to higher ground. A meeting is taking place right now to evaluate the situation."