The Troubleshooterz

Google Earth, a amazing tool to explore incredible locations around our world. It provides a 3D rendition of our world that transcends traditional computer mapping products. This program is incredible. It's like Google Maps to the 10th power. Check it out and watch it zoom around the globe to map any location with a satellite photo. Best of all, it's free.

Yesterday while i was exploring the new features in google earth 5 i thought what if one day we will have Google Earth with LIVE images (ie: real time images ( or at least images from places taken only some minutes ago from satellite). Would be nice to go out to the street, take a look to the sky and say hello to GE world.

I know somthing like this will NOT be possible for at least another 10 years. If you've noticed from the country view of the USA, each satelite takes little square shots of certain parts, i'd say 2x2 miles. It would require an obscene amount of satelites to cover the entire globe.

But if somthing like this will happen then it is going to be very scary .. yes scary ..It would mean a complete end to privacy. Any person could follow any other person, and see what they have done for the day. Untrusting people can try to follow their partners around, see if they visited anyone, or anyone visited them. Unbalanced people who have some sort of target fixation could track down anyone they were interested in for stalking purposes. Want to know if a girl you are interested in has a partner? Then follow her around for a week. It wouldn't even have to be done in real time, because I am sure programs would be made that can save the live feed for later viewing. At the end of the week, parents could check over the saved feeds of their childrens lives to make sure they went to school as promised, didn't have a party while they were away... I am only getting started with the possibilities, and I'm sure that someone with imagination could think of worse things.

This is not just a matter of security for countries, but for every individual on the planet.Of course people will say that governments and militaries can already do this. Of course, but the point about live coverage on the internet is that then ANYONE could do this, for whatever personal reasons they have. The point I am making is, what I am discussing is a natural extension of Google Earth that WILL happen. Once the ability for a live feed over a city is possible, it will become available. I think there is a kind of force that will build up behind this. Already you see people posting in forums what a great idea a live feed would be without considering real negative aspects of it...Imagine logging on with your wireless laptop, walking outside and waving to yourself as you zoom in on your backyard.

Anyways, current version of google earth has very old images some of them are of 2002, they started this project in 2002 and some images yet are not updated.. what do u think we will have live images in near futuer... please share your opinion through comments.


Google Earth 5 Plus the Ocean

Google Earth 5, the latest version of Google's 3D geo-browser, brings an important feature from the discontinued Google Earth Plus, which used to cost $20/year. You can now read tracks and waypoints from a GPS device like Magellan and Garmin and you can import GPS files in GPX and LOC format.

Another interesting new feature is the ability to visualize geographical changes over time. Google Earth shows historical imagery that goes back to the 40s in some places like San Francisco.

If you find an interesting way to visualize a location, there's a new "record a tour" option that saves the places you visit in Google Earth and lets you replay the tour. Unfortunately, you can't export a tour in a video format using the free version of Google Earth, but the good news is that you can record a voice commentary.

Google Earth is no longer just about the Earth , now you can use it to view imagery and terrain of Mars by clicking on the planet icon. and can even explore the sky.

While all these additions useful, you'll most likely download Google Earth 5 toexplore the ocean. "Dive beneath the surface and visit the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench. Explore the ocean with top marine experts including National Geographic and BBC. Learn about ocean observations, climate change, and endangered species. Discover new places including surf, dive, and travel hot spots and shipwrecks."



New Yamaha FZ16 - A Review

In India you have lot of bikes. Some look good whereas some have a very smooth handling. Yamaha FZ16 has both. It is best looking bike on Indian road right now.

The primary contributors in FZ16 appearance are:

• Radial tubeless tyres
• Muscular tank
• Studdy and short exhaust.
• V shaped headlamps

Engine:
Yamaha FZ16 is fitted with 153cc air cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, 2-valve SOHC engine. It gives a maximum output of 14 Ps and maximum torque of 14 Nm. Yamaha FZ16 also has a electric starter.

Suspension:
A Mono cross rear suspension unit offers 120 mm of wheel travel, whereas optimized oil and damping valve specs facilitate agile running performance and handling.

Muffler:
To provide a sense of volume to the machine, an external diameter of 35mm is adopted in a 2-layer type exhaust to minimize the effect of heat on the pipe.

Disc brake:
At the front, a large 267mm disc brake is adopted. The two-pot caliper makes full use of the outer perimeter of the disc to provide strong stopping power.

Engine:
Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement: 153.0cm3
Bore & Stroke: 58.0 × 57.9mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Maximum output: 14PS / 7500 rpm
Maximum torque: 14 N.m / 6000 rpm
Starting method: Electric starter
Lubrication type: Wet sump
Carburetor type: BS26
Clutch type: Constant mesh wet multiplate
Ignition type: CDI
Primary/secondary reduction ratio: 3.409 / 2.857
Transmission type: Return type 5-speed

Chassis
Frame type: Diamond
Suspension (front/rear): Telescopic / Monocross
Wheelbase: 1,335mm
Brake type(front/rear): Hydraulic single disc / drum
Tire size (front/rear): 100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

Dimensions
Overall Length × Width × Height: 1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm
Seat height: 790mm
Wheelbase: 1,335mm
Minimum ground clearance: 160mm
Dry weight/Curb weight: 126 kg / 137 kg
Fuel tank volume: 12 liters
Engine oil volume: 1.2 liters

Yamaha FZ16 looks awesome and performs better then any other Indian bikes with similar engine capacity.

Honda coming with Electric Motorcycle By 2010

In one of speech, Honda CEO Takeo Fukui recently said, "Honda is currently developing a battery-powered electric motorcycle which emits no CO2 during operation, because the characteristics of a battery can be better utilized in the area of motorcycles, which are often used for short distance travel. Honda is aiming to introduce this electric motorcycle to the market about two years from now."

Well, this is going to be ideal vehicle for Indian roads provided its price is reachable and range is not limited. I am sure Honda is going to take care of these issues if it plans to launch this motorcycle in India. Bikes are one of cheapest and widely used form of transportation in India. This bike would be ideal for crowded Indian roads both for commuters and commercial users.

Bikes are primarily used for short distance travel which makes a battery powered bikes an ideal machine.

In the uncertain times this is going to be a great move from Honda as its motorcycle business is almost recession-proof. Motorcycle is the first and original core product of Honda and it knows that if the new bike gives cost-efficiency to buyers, it is going to attract a huge new customer segment in the emerging markets like India.

Bikes are cheap, easy to own, easy to use, easy to park, less noisy. Well, if it is electric powered then nothing like it.

Maruti Suzuki launch Swift DZire

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the much awaited sedan Swift DZire on March 26.
Based on the same platform as the Swift hatch, this new entry-level, A3-segment, sedan has been priced from Rs 4.49 lakh onwards to Rs 5.90 lakh for the petrol variants and Rs 5.39 lakh to Rs 6.70 lakh for the diesel variants.
Maruti claims that the DZire will sport class-leading features that have never been offered in any entry-level sedans in India. DZire will have integrated stereo, steering mounted audio controls, automatic climate control and power windows. It also comes with safety features like Dual Airbags, ABS with EBD, collapsible steering column and an i-CATS anti-theft facility.

Specification ENGINE DZire Petrol DZire Diesel
Type MPI petrol/in-line/SOHC Multijet/DDis/DOHC
Fuel distribution Multipoint injection Common Rail
Capacity 1298 1248
No. of cylinders 4 4
No. of valves 16 16
Bore x Stroke 74 x 75.5 69.6 x 82
Compression ratio 9.0:1 17.6:1
Maximum power (Bhp@rpm) 87@6000 75@4000
Maximum torque (Nm@rpm) 113@4500 190@2000
Features
Steering : Pinion type electronic power assisted,
Minimum Turning Radius 4.7 meter
Body coloured bumpers
Green tinted glass windows
Windscreen wiper, 2-speed +1-speed intermittant
Tailgate opener, Key type
Tubeless tyres
i-Cats (immobilizer)
Ground Clearance (mm) 170
Boot Space (liter) 440 (Zxi & Zdi) 464 (Lxi, Ldi, Vxi & Vdi)
Fuel tank capacity (L) 43
Swift Dzire price
Swift Dzire Ldi 538999.73
Swift Dzire Lxi 448999.73
Swift Dzire Vdi 585000.26
Swift Dzire Vxi 497000.25
Swift Dzire Zdi 669999.79
Swift Dzire Zxi 589999.82

Colour Swift DZire comes in seven colours - Arctic White, Silky Silver, Clear Beige, Midnight Black, Bright Red, Azure Gray and Sovereign Blue.
you can register for test drive




Yamaha will rule again with new R15 from 14 june

A good news is coming for all those Yamaha bikes lover and those who are wating to ride stylish ,sporty yamaha YZF R15 150cc.The bike is going to be launch on 14th june, expected to be based on the latest technology and it will be one of the fastest machines on roads.

The Yamaha bike YZF R15 has gorgeous looks and will be competent with the150cc range contenders' .Yamaha YZF R15 'A Unique no compromise machine' for road riders ready to accept the challenge .
The bike was first displayed in Auto expo in january ,it will come up with a complete black theme and it will be similar to the earlier YZF-R (R1, 15lacs one) model of Yamaha. The look of the bike has been designed to keep up with the expectations of the rider and it will be truly amazing sporty.

FEATURES

* YZFR15 is an all new super-sport model 150cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC,
single-cylinder fuel-injected engine
* An all-aluminum "DiASil Cylinder" made by Yamaha casting technology
* Brakes Front- Disc, Rear- Drum
* Fuel Tank: 12 Liters
* The "Deltabox frame" known for excellent rigidity balance
* 6 speed transmission
* 6 Hole type Fuel Injector, Eco-friendly Bharat 4 emissions standard
* "TWO-eye" multi-reflector headlight design (same as R1)
* BHP 18-20
PRICE of YZF R15 is going to be somewhat toooo expensive near around 75 th to 95 th(yet to be finalize on launch date). this is here only people will not like R15 as compare to other pulsar ,karizma etc.



Google Mail (GMail) Offline Again

Google have been having a few problems lately haven't they? First Google Mail, or GMail, went offline a couple of weeks ago for a good few hours, sparking concern for businesses who rely on the service. Now Google have confirmed that once again GMail is unavailable to a "small" number of users.

Instead of emails from mum and dad, these users this morning have been faced with an Error 500 message with a numeric code 67.

Google have released a statement to the BBC saying, "We're aware of a problem with Gmail affecting a small subset of users. The affected users are having difficulty accessing their accounts."

It goes on to say, "The team is working as quickly as they can to resolve the problem. We know how important e-mail is to our users, so we take issues like this very seriously."

The free email service is used by more than 113 million users worldwide making it something of a big deal when it hits the skids.

Google's Apps Status Dashboard still shows a service disruption to GMail, but you can keep checking it for latest updates.

Have you been affected by this second round of offline GMail? Leave us a comment and let us know.

Source: BBC News, IT Pro Portal



Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop With Ballistic Armor

The Dell Latitude E6400 is Dell's next generation rugged laptop.

Dell Latitude e6400 XFR

This toughbook has been engineered to work in the most extreme conditions and has been designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding customers including military personnel, first responders and field service technicians.

The E6400 meets 13 military specifications (MIL STD 810F), including sea fog, thermal shock, drop tests, extreme temperatures and explosive environments. The Dell laptop also comes standard with Ballistic Armor Protection System which is designed from a Dell exclusive material called PR481.

PR481 is known to have twice the strength of magnesium alloy and offers the laptop added protection, allowing for successful drop tests from even greater heights.

Open the E6400 up and you see that this laptop comes a Core 2 Duo chip, NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M 256MB DDR2 graphics card and a 14.1-inch wide display with DirectVue Technology.

This laptop is now available and you can buy it for $3,708.