Across the Universe
Keywords: Across, the, Universe, Beatles, Our, Amazing, Solar, System
We take the staggering technological advances that have been made in the past 50 years for granted. Technology that was once a distant dream is now a part of the fiber and fabric of our culture. A typical American home is equipped with microwaves, cell phones, cordless phones, Pdas, computers, and a wide assortment of technological gadgetry designed to make life easier.
However, what price are we paying for these advances and, more importantly, what price are our children paying for living in a world filled with these power emitting devices?
In spite of the occasional moot on safety, most of us have come to regard cellular phones as fairly harmless. After all, if cell phones were in any way perilous to our health, we would know about it. The sheer accessibility allays any inherent fears about their use. Cigarettes are also widely available but we now know without demand that not only are they harmful to the user but to those colse to the user as well. However, widespread tobacco use went on for hundreds of years before the association in the middle of it and the fatalities it causes was made. Until then, the vast majority of habitancy didn't consider cigarettes, pipes, or any other form of tobacco use hazardous. Are we guilty of being lulled into a similarly false sense of safety about cell phones?
The sass is an emphatic and resounding "Yes."
Before you dismiss that as an alarmist cry of an anti-technology fringe of society, let's take a closer look. Estimates indicate that we are exposed to 100 million times more radiation per day than in our grandparents' generation. Electromagnetic Fields (Emf) are low levels of radiation which are generated by electronic devices. First concerns about radiation were dismissed because of low level of exposure. We learned to live with microwaves because our homes were not filled with other devices. Yet, what is the risk now, when our homes are filled with electronic devices, our cars are powered by micro-computers, we are surrounded by power lines and cell towers, and we spend hours a day with a movable phone held to our ear?
Cellular phones originate a field known as Radio Frequency Radiation (Rf). A whole of studies have closed that Rf from mobile phones poses indispensable condition risk to users, along with headaches, memory loss, autism, brain cancers, leukemia and learning disorders. The Committee on Electromagnetic power - group condition Issues stated in an Australian Government consulation paper that : "Human exposure of radio frequency radiation is most from mobile phone handsets because of the method of use, with the transmitting antenna of the mobile phone handset close to the head. There is evidence that localized hot spots or power deposition in the brain may occur as a consequence of internal reflections." In another study conducted by prominent neurosurgeon, Dr. Leif Salford and colleagues at Lund University in Sweden the data indicated an "unambiguous link in the middle of microwave radiation emitted by Gsm mobile phones (the most common type worldwide) and brain damage in rats." There are hundreds of studies with correlative data indicating that this is far more than an anti-establishment ploy concocted by paranoid believers who fear technology and limited green men.
Just as the data on the dangers of tobacco was inexpressive in plain sight, one need only scratch under the outside to find warnings about cell phone use. Scientists have warned parents to practice caution in providing cell phones to children younger than eight years of age as there is limited known about the ensue of radiation on developing brains. Paul Brodeur, a noted science journalist, was one of the first in the medical community to issue a group alert about the dangers of Emf. Brodeur warned that introducing your body to new soldiery such as Emf created a condition known as "adaptation stress." In this condition the body is sent into chaos as it tries to adapt to the new forces. Brodeur identified symptoms such as fatigue, confusion, lack of attention and focus, headaches, backaches and increased emotional volatility. Is it a coincidence that many of these symptoms which we have come to connect with and label as learning disorders in children have increased dramatically over the past decade?
In another study, conducted by the Spanish Neuro Diagnostic investigate Institute, it was found that a cell phone call lasting only two minutes not only opens the blood-brain wall (in children and adults) allowing toxins into the blood stream which can assault brain cells, but in children that same two limited exposure could disrupt the natural electrical operation of their brain for up to an hour following the call. So alarming was the data that Dr. Gerald Hyland, mobile phone adviser to the British Government, was quoted as saying "If I were a parent I would now be very wary about allowing my children to use a mobile even for a very short period. My guidance would be to avoid mobiles."
The cell phone commerce is targeting the very profitable children's market. Cell phone makers are marketing "Disney phones" and kid-friendly versions with parental controls. The commerce is no longer article to have the adult and teen market, but in nationwide back-to-school campaigns, they aggressively market to tweens and younger.
We may not have all of the answers today, but the data we do have is alarming. How much more evidence do we need before we take the dangers to our children seriously?
Why Johnny Can't LearnBlack Dub "Surely" Live on SiriusXM Video Clips. Duration : 4.88 Mins.A double-DIN navigation receiver with a wealth of groundbreaking features. Click to enlarge. |
ECO Graph offers a a visual representation of your vehicle's environmental impact. |
Complete iPod control, including voice control and the unique new MusicSphere feature. |
Access Pandora stations through your iPhone. |
The Last Word in Navigation
The line of AVIC-Z products have long been considered the last word in navigation, and this year, the AVIC-Z120BT stays true to its Pioneer heritage with its high performance features. Out of the box, this system offers a comprehensive map database from Tele Atlas, covering the entire United States, Canada, Alaska and Hawaii, enabling users to route to millions of destinations including more than 12 million points of interest (POIs). The built-in Text-to-Speech engine clearly pronounces turn-by-turn direction and street names to ensure smooth travels.
The AVIC-Z120BT also offers a wide variety of map views tailored to different driving experiences. For example, "Rear View" allows you to watch your cargo in tow with your optional back-up camera while simultaneously being able to view the map. High-resolution 2D and 3D maps provide renderings of nearby landmarks and terrain to help you navigate the world around you. The Z's high-powered graphics processor and precision-guided GPS sensor deliver stunningly detailed mapping with amazing accuracy.
Pioneer's AVIC-Z120BT takes convenience to the next level with voice-activated navigation. You can simply input an address by voice or find a place to re-fuel by saying, "Find the nearest gas station" or "Find the nearest McDonalds"
Enjoy All Kinds of Media
Built to navigate, but born to entertain, the AVIC-Z120BT offers audio and video playback from the most popular formats. Whether you're watching DivX files on DVD, H.264 video on SD card or iTunes AAC files on CD, there are dozens of playback options for your favorite media. You will also appreciate the Z's ability to simultaneously entertain your front and back seat passengers with two different audio and video sources using Dual Zone functionality. You can also access your favorite Pandora stations through your iPhone.
Ditch the Headset With Built-in Bluetooth
Take incoming calls through the AVIC-Z120BT, and be heard clearly without a headset courtesy of Bluetooth technology. Connecting your compatible phone is easy and gives you instant touch screen access to your contacts. You can also dial a contact with the sound of your voice by simply saying "Call Jack Smith."
Your iPod (and iPhone) Will Thank You
On top of being an exceptional navigator, the AVIC-Z series delivers an iPod experience that blows away FM transmitters or cassette adaptors. Even at the first glance, you will fall in love with the easy-to-use touch screen controls for your music and brilliant 7-inch display for your videos. Album art is also beautifully displayed.
With the optional cable (CD-IU50V) connected to your iPod, you will notice how easily you can find songs, videos, artists, or playlists with a few simple taps of your finger. Pioneer has also created powerful searching tools such as Link Play and Alphabet Search to help you find content faster.
The AVIC-Z120BT also features voice-activated control of your iPod. Simply say the name of an artist, album, playlist, or genre to bring up the next song.
Customize and Colorize
This all-new AVIC-Z120BT features a revolutionary touch screen interface that let's you build your own home screen with the navigation, multi-media and Bluetooth functions that your use most. Simply drag and drop a function's icon in the menu to create up to 15 shortcuts within your home screen.
You can further customize the navigation receiver by adjusting button illumination color to match the interior of your car, or by uploading your own boot-up screen photo.
The Freedom of Speech
Navigation functions, iPod audio control and hands-free Bluetooth calling can all be controlled with the sound of your voice. Voice-activated control over your navigation system not only performs in-car tasks with greater speed, but helps you keep your eyes (and attention) on the road ahead.
MusicSphere
Pioneer's new MusicSphere for the AVIC-Z120BT allows you to easily create instant playlists from the music in your iTunes library. MusicSphere uses an advanced plug-in that works with iTunes to intelligently construct playlists from your massive music collection by analyzing attributes such as feeling (bright, energetic, gloomy, relaxing calm), rhythm pattern, Beats Per Minute (BPM), and more. Playlists are stored on your iPod or iPhone and accessed through the AVIC-Z120BT's MusicSphere interface.
ECO Features
For consumers, the system also features the second generation ECO Driving function with new features that provide driving status reports and the driver's impact on the environment with visual images on-screen. Through Pioneer's proprietary AVIC FEEDS PC software, the unit can estimate the fuel cost of trip routes as well as the vehicle's CO2 emissions through detailed Drive Reports. Through a proprietary fuel consumption algorithm, AVIC FEEDS can also log and archive driving data and analyze driving habits to generate various reports with suggestions to improve fuel efficiency.
ECO Graph
New to this generation of eco-conscious features, the ECO Graph feature provides a view in addition to 2D and 3D, which divides the map view screen with a new graph to provide drivers with a visual representation of their environmental impact. Additionally, when a route is set, the unit will calculate a Drive Score based on driving efficiency which factors abrupt stops and accelerations and idle time.
HD/SAT Radio Ready
The AVIC-Z120BT gives you plenty of room to expand your broadcast options. With optional tuners, experience the vast channel selection of XM Sirius Satellite Radio and HD Radio.
What's in the Box
AVIC-Z120BT Main Unit, Installation Hardware, User's Manual
Nokia is one of the finest developers of classy mobile phones who not only revolutionized the way to use mobiles but also makes transportation simple and easier. Most of the times, the users are unsatisfied with their handset and complaining about the failure in functions, keys, applications and battery life. But, Nokia mobile users are far best than those who choose other brands of mobile phone, since the opening of these irregularities is below 5%. That's why they are known as a global leader in mobile industry.
The enterprise is dedicated to offer world class feel to their customers when using Nokia mobiles, since they never-ever compromised with the smart functionality, user-friendliness and simplicity factor in their handsets. These are some X-Factors of their newest mobile phones which you never find in other brands.
The mobile industry is growing day-by-day with new manufacturers. Therefore, to maintain or rule over others in this growing industry, one has to furnish capability Smartphone's as Nokia. Recently, they released two mobile phones: N97 and X6, both of these handsets are just brilliant in terms of technicality and design. Apart from the look & found of these mobiles, both of them are very user-friendly and easy-to-handle.
Take a closer look at the MCX-2000's rear-panel connections. You can also view the unit's front panel in detail. |
Music storage is really the MCX-2000's specialty, however. The device includes a CD slot that easily uploads songs to the hard drive in their original quality (around 200 hours worth), or converts them to compressed MP3 files (at 160k, 256k, or 320k compression rates) for distribution to the clients. Listeners can also upload songs via external inputs, such as iPods, PCs, and even turntables. Once the songs are loaded, you can stack your CDs and LPs in the closet never to be heard from again, and spend your newfound free time creating tons of versatile playlists for special occasions, parties, or just to meet your mood. And as with traditional CD players and MP3 players, the MCX-2000 offers a host of other playback options, including old standbys random play and repeat play.
The MCX-2000 stores up to 2,000 hours of music on its built-in 160 GB hard drive. |
As an added bonus, the server can also play back music files from a PC that offers Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatibility. In other words, PC users won't have to transfer all their MP3, WMA, or other files to the MCX-2000 to enjoy playback through the system. This is especially gratifying for hardcore music fans for whom a 160 GB hard drive just isn't big enough.
File navigation and organization is straightforward and user-friendly thanks to the system's efficient graphical user interface and remote control, which let you quickly scan through artist, album, track, and genre menus gleaned from the CDDB music recognition database. And listeners who won't stand to let a good playlist go to waste will dig the built-in CD recorder, which transfers music at a lightning fast speed to CD for later playback on a car stereo or a friend's system.
Jacks include a wireless IEEE 802.11b/g network protocol for communicating with wireless clients, an Ethernet connection for wired client or Internet hookups, analog and Toslink digital audio inputs and outputs, S-video and composite video outputs for onscreen displays, a PS/2 connection port for connecting a keyboard, and a headphone jack with its own level control.
The MCX-2000 measures 17.12 by 3.75 by 16.06 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
MCX-2000 server, remote control, power cord, user's manual.
Everyday, so many wireless phones are announced & released in this competing world, but Nokia creates someone else level of their shop presence. brilliant technology and cheapest price are two efficient areas on which they worked every time. Their online services are someone else area through which many customers connect themselves with the company. They recently opened Ovi store for downloading newest applications, firmware's, maps and multimedia stuffs at very nominal rates. But, some lucky users get this assistance free of cost via their newest mobile phones like Nokia X6, which comes with free way of Ovi Store to download stuffs.
The upcoming phones of Nokia make habitancy crazy because they bring live streaming of cable Tv channels on to your phone. This is one of the most awaited features in mobile industry and this enterprise makes it true. Now, user can enjoy their favourite Tv channels, radio channels and other internet media at very best rate and speed. Internet browsing on mobiles is very common these days and it's very foremost for the person who works for company, organization, enterprise personnel and common people. If you buy Nokia phone, then you loved it so much since the technology included in their handsets for surfing internet makes it rapid and faster.
Most of the mobile phones of this foremost builder came with almost all the connectivity options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Usb Port, Infra-Red etc. With the help of these technologies, you can share your files and other multimedia stuffs beyond doubt without any data loss. The battery life of their handsets is quiet long-lasting and makes you happy for more than 3-5 years.
Finally, the most foremost highlight which media enthusiastic users looked when they rule to buy new phone i.e. Storing capacity. The warehouse volume in Nokia mobiles are bigger than other brands and enables user to store data up to 48Gb in most high-end phones. So, rule what you want in your next handset and look it in Nokia.
Nokia - The Finest Developer of SmartphonesJason Ellis Show with Special Guest Joe Rogan 4/24/09 Part 4 of 6 Tube. Duration : 10.00 Mins.Pioneer Car Audio SystemsPioneer's Mobile Business Group is known for offering the kind of in-car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, seamless connectivity and ease-of-use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including audio video, navigation and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and sound competitors. |
Front USB and auxiliary inputs. |
Intuitive controls like the seven-way rotary commander. |
Fed up with your Bluetooth headset? Here's a better hands-free solution.
Enjoy the convenience of having Bluetooth built right into the unit, with no additional hands free car kits or other accessories needed. The unit acts like a speakerphone, channeling the sound through your car speakers which makes the call sound better. It also automatically mutes your music so that you'll never miss a call.
CD-R/RW Playback
Play back your favorite CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs in the slot-loading CD player.
MP3/WMA/AAC Playback
Don't let your favorite music downloads languish on your computer hard drive. Burn them to a CD-R or CD-RW and play them right on the car stereo. Enjoy hours of your favorite tunes MP3, WMA, and AAC audio content.
You can also just throw some files on a USB thumb drive and insert it directly in the front panel USB input.
iPod Made Easy
It's easy! Simply plug your iPod directly into the unit using the optional CD-IU50 iPod cable, and you are ready to rock and roll. Listening to an artist that you just can't get enough of? Now you can hold the "List" button down and it will pop up folders containing that specific artist, album, or genre. You can also have your passenger control your music directly from the iPod.
Connect, Tag, and Download
Have you ever heard a great song on the radio, but couldn't remember what it was called or who sang it when you went to go look for it later? Now you don't have to worry about missing out on great music. iTunes Tagging gives you the power to "tag" all of your favorite songs without having to scramble for a piece of scrap paper in the car, then later preview or purchase music at iTunes Music Store.
A better way to control your music
Sick of using buttons to search through your songs? Now you can scroll through your music with greater ease using the 7-way rotary commander.
Bring Your Music to Life with Advanced Sound Retriever
This year you can hear the detail, warmth, and clarity the way the artist intended it, from all of the highly compressed MP3, WMA and AAC files playing on your CD player. By restoring data that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, we can make your music sound close to CD quality.
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner
Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings.
MOSFET 50W x4 Amplifier for the Power Hungry
Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. And that doesn't just mean a boost in volume: it means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. Clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle.
The DEH-6200BT is also ready for expansion, with two sets of 2V RCA preamp outputs (front, rear/subwoofer) for system expansion with external amps/speakers, and a two-way crossover with separate high and low pass settings.
Get Plugged In
Use the built-in AUX input for connecting any digital portable player and other external auxiliary devices. For extra-convenient access, the input is on the front panel.
Dial In Your Sound
Tweak the sound to your liking with the on-board five-band graphic EQ. A Loudness feature ensures ample low-end even during quiet listening, and standard balance/fader controls let you adjust the stereo image to suit your vehicle and preferences.
| iPod Control: | Built-In (Cable Required) |
| iTunes Tagging: | Yes |
| USB Input: | Yes |
| Sound Retriever: | Yes |
| RCA Pre-Outs: | 3 sets (4V) |
| Display: | Segment OEL (12x1) |
| Bluetooth: | Built-In |
| CD Formats: | CD/CD-RW, MP3, WMA, AAC |
| HD Radio: | Ready |
| SAT Radio Ready: | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input: | Built-In (Front) |
| Key Illumination: | Red |
| Power: | MOSFET 50W x 4 |
What's in the Box
Pioneer DEH-6200BT In-Dash CD Receiver, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual