Sony Ericsson Xperia Active wants you fitter

<img alt="Sony ericsson txt" class="aligncenter" height="315" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/Mobile%20Phones/Sony%20Ericsson/Sony-txt-420-90.jpg" width="420" /><br/><br/>Sony Ericsson has announced the arrival of the Sony Ericsson Active and – a handset that's built for the extreme sports crowd, as well as the Sony Ericsson txt for, well, texting lovers.<br/><br/>The Xperia Active is a phone for those who play sports and seemingly can't bear to be without to miss a call or tweet.<br/><br/>There's even a hook at the bottom of the Active and a wrist strap to make sure you don't lose your phone when you are running, surfing, sumo wrestling… whatever trendy athlete-types do nowadays.<br/><br/>To make sure the handset can survive a night out in Newcastle, the Sony Ericsson Active is waterproof to one metre and also scratch resistant.<br/><br/>Bear in mind, though, the waterproof element will only last for 30<br/><br/>minutes to a depth of 1m, so keeping this phone could be a lot like keeping a gremlin.<br/><br/><strong>Oh... my heart's stopped</strong><br/><br/>To go with its sporty nature, SE has added a whole host of sports-related apps, so you can keep track of your fitness. There's even an on-screen heart rate monitor, which may or may not beep when someone you fancy walks past.<br/><br/>Underneath this sporty sheen are some pretty decent specs. The whole thing is powered by a 1GHz processor with Android 2.3 inside, as well as a 5MP camera with HD functionality and a 3-inch Reality Display.<br/><br/>And don't worry if you have wet fingers and want to touch the screen, SE has added wet finger tracking to the mix.<br/><br/>According to the press release, Maria Sharapova loves this phone, too. Which is an incredible coincidence since Wimbledon is taking place at the moment.<br/><br/><strong>Txtrs dn't lyk xtra lttrs</strong><br/><p style="text-align: center;"></p><br/>Sony Ericsson has also released the illiterate Sony Ericsson txt, a phone for those who like to, well, text.<br/><br/>This is a feature phone that offers a full QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2MP camera and an SMS shortcut key.<br/><br/>You will also be able to access the likes of Twitter and Facebook easier on the phone - plus Wi-Fi is on board! Woohoo!<br/><br/>The Sony Ericsson Active has a UK release date of Q3 2011, as does the Sony Ericsson txt – which is a 'sister' phone to the recently announced Sony Ericsson txt pro.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active wants you fitter

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Information on a Waterproof Laptop

<P><a a="" can="" few="" in="" kill="" laptop="" title="#jsArticleIntroImageCredit rel=thinbox><IMG title=" water=""></A></P><br /><P>Water can kill a laptop in a few minutes.Fotolia.com</A>"> Water is one of the most dangerous things that can touch a laptop. After all, water conducts electricity and can quickly short-circuit electronic equipment, according to <a class="StrongLink"" href="http://www.ehow.com/computers/">computer</A> expert Leo Notenboom. You can protect against water by purchasing a waterproof laptop.</P><br /><P></P>IdentificationThe military requires manufacturers of its laptops, such as Getac, to waterproof the design of their units, according to PC World. Also, the major commercial laptop producers have rugged laptops, such as the Panasonic Toughbook.ConsiderationsMost of the high-end waterproof laptops will run you $2500 to $4500--the same price as a premium laptop, according to PC World. The specs of a rugged laptop will likely be about those of an entry-level model.TipYou can waterproof a laptop yourself by using earplug mold and mineral oil lubricants to create molds on your ports which then act as protection for the sides of the interfaces. Cut a sheet of polyethylene to the size of your laptop keyboard and trackpad to prevent water from entering through the keys. References <a href="http://ask-leo.com/i_spilled_water_into_my_laptop_how_do_i_get_it_working_again.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leo Notenboom: I spilled water into my laptop, how do I get it working again?</A> <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/116103/show_spotlights_toughest_tech_gear.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PC World: Show Spotlights Toughest Tech Gear</A> <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/118456/mobile_computing_ruggedized_notebooks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PC World: Mobile Computing: Ruggedized Notebooks</A> <a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/4327743" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Popular Mechanics: How to Ruggedize Your Own Gadgets</A>

Information on a Waterproof Laptop

Water can kill a laptop in a few minutes.Fotolia.com "> Water is one of the most dangerous things that can touch a laptop. After all...

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