Monday, January 17, 2011

APPLE IPAD 2 – SLIMMER, LIGHTER AND SO MUCH BETTER



A new Apple is ripe for the picking this season and sure enough, techies are already looking to grab a bite. Even Snow White would find the new Apple iPad 2 hard to resist and who can blame her, especially when this device is 33 percent thinner and 15 percent lighter than its predecessor. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg; iPad 2 now runs on a more powerful dual-core A4 processor and a battery that can last up to 10 hours. It retained its previous 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen but two new distinctive front and rear mounted cameras were added. Yes, you know what that means – FaceTime. The front VGA camera allows iPad 2 users to make FaceTime video calls to millions of iPhone 4, iPod touch and Mac owners. The rear camera on the other hand can capture 720p HD video.

This Apple tablet operates on iOS 4.3, mobile operating system that features an improved Safari mobile browser, new iTunes Home Sharing, AirPlay enhancements, and Personal Hotspot for Wi-Fi sharing. Other noteworthy features include an integrated gyro for enhanced gaming experience, HSUPA support for faster 3G upload speeds, and HDMI Video Mirroring for duplicating the iPad screen on an HDTV via an adaptor.




Even before the new iPad 2 is released to the market there are already accessories and apps awaiting its arrival. One such is the iPad 2 Smart Cover that protects iPad screen while keeping its thin and lightweight profile. Two new apps from Apple where also introduced in time for the launching of their new product: the iMovie for video editing and publishing and GarageBand for turning the tablet into a one-man band and recording studio.

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SPEEDLINK CUE WIRELESS MULTITOUCH MOUSE – FINGER NAVIGATION



Here’s a computer mouse that’s more than a mouse – the new Speedlink CUE Wireless Multitouch Mouse. When others are still relying on track balls, infrared, and laser sensors, Speedlink CUE Wireless Multitouch Mouse lets users navigate and control their computers by just the movement and swipe of their fingers courtesy of its advanced built-in multi-touch technology. Say goodbye to mechanical buttons and scroll wheel, the stylish outer shell of this gadget uses high-precision touch sensitive sensors that read finger movements and convert them into navigational or action commands. Scrolling documents, browsing images, or surfing the web can be done by just simply swiping the mouse. Movements and response can be customized by using the included apps.

Speedlink CUE Wireless Multitouch Mouse is available in black, white, silver, and red, and comes in a timeless, plain, rounded and compact design with piano lacquered finish. The wireless design allows greater freedom of movement and does away with tangled cables and wires. This device supports Win XP (32-Bit), Win Vista (32-Bit), Win Vista (64-Bit), Windows 7 (32-Bit), and Windows 7 (64-Bit) operating system.





Other noteworthy features are:
• High precision 1000dpi optical sensor
• 8 meter range powered by 2.4GHz wireless technology
• Super-compact nano receiver
• Auto Smartlink connection for fast and easy installation
• Power-saving mode and On/Off switch that extends battery life
• Ambidextrous design that’s suitable for left or right-handed users
Package includes two (non-rechargeable) AAA batteries, one nano USB receiver, one short, multilingual installation guide and one mini CD with the driver software in the package.

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

DISCOVERY STAR THEATER – LETS YOUR KIDS VIEW THE NIGHT SKY INSIDE THEIR ROOM



Are you and your kids fond of watching the night sky? Star gazing is actually one of the most fun times that you and your kids can bond with. And so if the weather happens to be favorable for a star gazing night, then make sure that you and your family take advantage of it. But what if the weather won’t cooperate and your little ones are bugging you with a supposedly fun star gazing activity? You can easily explain to them why you can’t do so if it’s the first, second, or third time. But if it’s already on the fourth, for sure they’ll never buy your excuse again. So why not bring the night sky into their rooms instead? The solution – the Discovery Star Theater.

Designed to project a display of stars, the Discovery Star Theater lets you view the night sky from a new perspective. Take your kids into a 3D virtual tour and they will sure be amazed with the parade of stars and other celestial objects that they will be able to see on the ceilings or on the walls. No more crying when the weather is not good outside. With the Discovery Star Theater, you and your kids can very much have fun star gazing even indoors. But why not add some educational twists on that activity? Since the names of the stars are also reflected on the ceilings or walls, you can teach your kids about them, thus they gain knowledge at the same time. Cool, eh!

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SMART CONTROL PS3 UNIVERSAL REMOTE – CONTROL SIX DIFFERENT AV DEVICES



One problem geek collectors like you usually face is, you are often mistaken as to which remote is for your HD TV and which one is for your Blu-ray disc player or other devices. Don’t let that happen to you again! How? By getting a Smart Control PS3 Universal Remote. 

With this, you no longer need to choose from a handful of remotes and Bluetooth controller just to make adjustments to one of your AV gadgets or to flip through your AV channels. This device is compatible with your HDTV, DVD player, Blu-ray disc playerm iPod docks, DV3, mp3 players, Play Station2, and XBOX 360.

The process of setting up this remote is no-brainer. With just three simple processes, you can bring this stylish remote to life and you can have control over six individual AV devices. This remote also fully integrates with your PS3 so you can have absolute control over your home entertainment system. It also lets you switch off your PS3 with its one-touch power-off button. The said remote requires 4 AAA batteries while its adapter needs 2 AA batteries.


For more information about the Smart Control PS3 Universal Remote, check out its features:
  • Learning remote: add any features from your existing remote
  • OneForAll SimpleSet – 3 steps to setup your brand
  • Smart Control – Contol your PS3 and your entire home entertainment system as if they were one device
  • One Touch Power Off – Just one keypress to turn off your PS3
  • Wireless – Battery powered for easy placement.
Technical Specifications:
  • Battery life: 12 months approx
  • Number of keys: 52
  • IR range: ~ up to 20mtrs, Bluetooth range up to 10 mtrs
  • IR frequency: 0-455khz, Bluetooth Frequency +/- 2.4GHz
  • Language support: Eng, Ger, Fra 

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EXPERIENCE SUPERIOR SOUND, MAXIMUM COMFORT, AND STABILITY WITH PHILIPS HEADBAND HEADPHONES



When on the go, nothing beats the superior sound that the Philips Headband Headphones provides. Designed with 40mm studio-grade speakers that are made only from composite mylar material, you can expect nothing but detailed sound, less the audible distortion. So even if you are on a crowded and noisy street, you can still enjoy the music that’s being played on your device. Not only that, this gadget is also featured with neodymium magnet to enhance bass performance and sensitivity. 

Philips knows that neodymium is the best material to use if they want to produce a strong magnetic field for greater sensitivity in a voice coil. And so, with this material on their product, they are able to achieve better bass response and higher overall sound quality that consumers expect from a Philips product.

 But the Philips Headband Headphones is not just all about superior sound, it’s about maximum comfort and stability too. This slim, lightweight stainless steel headband is made to be so light that you’d hardly feel you are even wearing one. This is just perfect for those who are always on the go. And since it features a FloatingCushion design that allows auto-adjustment of earshells combined with super-soft ear cushions, you will never complain about any pain in your ears even if you use it for hours. You can even put it anywhere you want, too. The 1.2m long cable provides you the freedom to do so, while the 24k gold-plated plug ensures that you have reliable connection even if you position it anywhere.
 
So experience superior sound, maximum comfort, and stability only with Philips Headband Headphones. 

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LOGITECH SPEAKER SYSTEM Z906 DELIVERS THEATER - QUALITY SURROUND SOUND



If you’re yearning for theater-quality surround sound for your music, movies, and games, the Logitech Speaker System Z906 is for you! This is a THX-certified system that allows you to hear every detail all around you. The said speaker system includes 500-watt, THX-certified speakers with 5.1 digital decoding. These speakers will provide thunderous audio that will sure shake not just your house but your whole neighborhood! It comes with stackable design so it can easily fit in with your current home entertainment system.

The Logitech Speaker System Z906 is user-friendly, thanks to its easy-to-read console that allows you to turn the power on and off, change the volume on all your speakers, set inputs, and a lot more. It’s ported, side-firing subwoofer that delivers 165 watts of deep bass breathes life to your movies, music, and games. With its surround sound with 3D stereo, your speakers are made capable of converting two-channel stereo into an immersive surround sound experience. Want more? These speakers are THX-certified, which means, they have met strict performance standards to get such certification.

The Z906 speaker system also features digital and analog inputs that provide users with flexibility to set up a system the way they want it. You can even connect up to six audio sources such as Blu-ray DVD player, TV, iPod, PlayStation3, Xbox 360, PC, and more. To give you control over your listening experience, the speaker system comes with a wireless remote. You can also transform your quiet room into a home theater, thanks to the system’s wall-mounted satellite. Take your listening experience to a whole new level.

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

KITSOUND DUO SPEAKER – THE HEAVY METAL MINI SPEAKER



Mini speakers are portable sound system with only about an inch woofers made to feed on limited amount of voltage supplied by a USB port, or a single or set of batteries. With their small design, people really can’t expect much from them especially from the bass side. An equally portable subwoofer can be added to enhance the sound quality but that would just add to the cable clutter and baggage – defeating the purpose of getting a mini speaker on the first place. There are probably thousands of mini portable speakers out there that are made to pair with your favorite mobile music devices and computers, but much to the customer’s dismay, only few meet the audio quality yearned for by discerning ears.

The successes of mini-speakers from well-known manufacturers like Altec Lansing, Creative, Sony and X-Mini prove that limited size is not an engineering problem. Yes, with the technology today, size shouldn’t be a barrier to great sounding speakers and the new KitSound Stereo Portable Mini Speaker is another proof of that. This metallic dual-speakers start off where other mini speakers fail – in sound quality, portability and style.

The Kitsound Duo Speaker comes in two halves of a cylinder with metallic finish. The dual cylinder stereo speakers are magnetized and can be combined into a single unit for better portability. The speakers are recharged thru a USB port using a multi-functional splitter cable. The other end of the cables goes into a free USB port and the other ends with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The nitty-gritty hardware specs are as follows:
• AMP Freq Range: 180Hz~20KHz
• Signal-to-noise ration: > 80dB
• Speaker: 4 ohm
• Line Input: 3.5 mm
• Charging Time: about 3 Hours
• Rating Power: 2W+2W
• Power Input: Mini USB


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HTC THUNDERBOLT REVIEW





The HTC Thunderbolt just released, so we just had to get one to open up and peer into. Before watching the video, here’s a few things worth noting about the Thunderbolt:
  • It runs Android 2.2, not 3.0
  • The display is 4.3″ and 800×480. In the video below, I incorrectly stated it’s 4″
  • The Thunderbolt runs on Verizon’s 4G LTE network
  • The camera on the back is 8MP, not 5MP. Once again, I incorrectly stated the latter
  • Like the HTC Wildfire, the Thunderbolt has an FM radio. It also requires a headset to use as an antenna

The HTC Thunderbolt doesn’t feel unique to other 4.3″ handsets, except for it’s bulk. It feels heavier, though the screen does feel smaller, which is perhaps why I thought it was a 4″ display at first glance. After about an hour of playing around with the Thunderbolt, I do have a few cool things to share.
First, updates to HTC’s Touchsense software (the overlay for Android) has some significant improvements over prior phones. It’s still fast, but now includes a list of open apps currently running on the drop-down menu. Users can easily scroll through and pick any recent app, almost like you would by double-clicking the home button on the iPhone.
Next is the Flashlight app. This is built into the Thunderbolt, and if it’s not new, my sincerest apologies. Flashlight doesn’t use the display as a light (by making the screen completely white and at max brightness), but instead uses the twin LED flash for the camera as, quite literally, a flashlight. It’s a neat little trick that is infinitely better because the app ships with the phone.



I did have the misfortune of using the Thunderbolt out in the sun first, before indoors, and the screen was harder to read than my iPhone 3GS. Using a standard LCD display, this is surprising. More recent devices tested, including HTC’s own HD7, were much easier to use in direct sunlight. But I’ll have to conduct further testing to confirm.

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IPOD TOUCH 4 REVIEW



Apple CEO has announced 4th generation of iPod TouchiPod Touch 4. The iPod touch 4 is the latest version of Apple’s handheld computer with new features, such as the speedy A4 processor, front and rear cameras, iOS 4.1, FaceTime video chat, and a high resolution Retina display

The iPod touch 4 is beautifully designed, as all Apple products are, with sleek lines and modern details. The front of the device seems to be all screen, because it is all black. Being only 4.4-inch height, 2.3-inch width, 0.23-inch depth and 101 grams weight, the fourth iPod touch is basically razor-sharp version of iPhone 4.

The iPod touch 4th generation will have iOS 4.1. However, future updates for touch will likely not be free whereas iPhone 4 will definitely get ‘patches’ and major iOS as free download. For Display is 3.5 inches diagonally long and sure enough it’s touch-screen with 960×640 pixel resolution AND Retina screen just like iPhone. Basically, you can double the size of the current resolution of the iPod Touch, and the screen can still support it.

The main camera iPod 4 is found on the back upper left corner with a microphone opening adjacent to the camera lens. The rear-facing camera will record 720p video at 30 frames per second, but only manages still images of 720 x 960 pixels—that’s a measly 0.69 megapixels. With back camera you will be able to do 720p HD recording with up to 30fps and also take 920×720 pictures. There’s no LED flash for low-light stills or video.

The new iPod touch 4th comes with Calendar, Contacts, and Notes built in. The device also has features Weather, Maps, Calculator, Clock, Voice Memo apps, YouTube, and FaceTime. if you want to add more music, video, and apps, you’ll find the iTunes Store and the App Store in this device. The iPod touch is currently available in 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities. 



Specifications and features of the iPod touch 4th generation :
* Apple A4 1GHz processor
* 3.5 inch LED with 960×640 pixel resolution display
* 8GB, 32GB, or 64GB internal flash memory capacity
* HD Video camera capable of taking high quality snapshots and recording 720p video,  960×720 pixels, up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio
* Internal mic for voice recording and VoIP calls
* 3.5mm headset jack
* 3-axis gyro, accelerometer, and light sensor
* 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.248 inches and 3.56 ounces
* Wi-Fi b/g/n support, bluetooth 2.1+EDR
* Battery time: 40 Hours of Audio playback, 7 Hours of video playback
* Pre-installed with iOS 4.1


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SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 I9200 REVIEW



When the Samsung Galaxy S has yet to launch in the USA, there are already rumors, Samsung will be more updated and feature-filled bigger brother to the Galaxy S called the Galaxy S2. The Samsung Galaxy S is a fantastic smartphone that has not long been out. the Galaxy S I9200 smartphone has a super-slim form factor and massive 4.3-inch screen with a super resolution of 1280×720 – which would make it the most pixel-packed mobile on the market.

The new Samsung Galaxy S2 I9200 seems to be a real iPhone 4 competitor and, from the looks of it, the new Galaxy version will be the hottest Android phone in town. the Samsung Galaxy S2 will feature a 2GHz processor,1 GB RAM and 4 GB ROM and will come with Google Android 3.0 Gingerbread. Other rumored specifications include a 32GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot with a 32GB card and an 8 megapixel camera with the ability to record FullHD video in 1080p.

The Galaxy S2 is said to sport a big 4.3 inch 1280×720 Super AMOLED display giving it around 340 pixel per inch, certainly comparable to Apple’s Retina Display and also will be come with a Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi b/g/n, GPS, a gryoscope, an accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensors thrown in for good measure.


There’s no way to confirm all of the above at this point but we can assume that most Android smartphone manufacturers will have similar devices at some point in 2011. This Samsung Galaxy S2 will be launched at middle year 2011.



Samsung Galaxy S2 Specifications

* 4.3-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display
* 1,280 x 720 resolution, 340 pixels per inch
* 2GHz processor
* 1GB of RAM
* 4GB of ROM
* 32GB flash storage
* microSD support
* 8-megapixel camera
* 720p and 1080p full HD video recording
* Wi-Fi b/g/n
* Bluetooth 3.0
* AGPS
* Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and ambient light sensors
* Android 3.0 Gingerbread.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

To Stay in Business, You Must Stay Relevant


Entrepreneurs and small business owners need to be relevant in order to stay competitive in the marketplace.

When small business owners and entrepreneurs are asked, "What do you want to be in your business?" answers range from being liked, being loved, being important, being the best, being reliable, being ethical, being honest, the list is long. Being rich is often mentioned but is surprisingly down on the list.

What we really need to do to achieve our goals is to be relevant; closely connected, and appropriate to the matter at hand. Focus on what matters most. Don't try to be all things to all people. Serve a clearly defined target market, and serve it well.

Are you relevant? Is your business the right kind of business for the time, for the marketplace? Is your product or service of value to the rest of us. Can we identify with what you're saying, with what you're selling. The old way of doing business may be gone forever. This viewpoint is both fearful and motivational at the same time, Diametrically opposite that viewpoint is that many hugely successful new ideas come about in a stressed marketplace and/or down economy.

Being relevant is not just about having the latest and greatest. Relevancy is what we are now, a.) a large collective (a cooperative enterprise.) such as a society or nation and b.) a small collective such as our circle of personal and business contacts. Recognizing this allows us to decide whether Offering the latest and greatest new ideas may or may not be the right choice, when perhaps the group you are trying to reach and relate to is looking for a product or idea that is tried and true, full of old-fashioned value and comfort.

Relevancy is how we develop strong business relationships; relationships based on relevant feelings, real-time opinions, and solid business practices. Ask yourself "Am I making sense, am I giving and receiving benefit from what I'm saying and practicing?

By being mutually relevant with our business networks and relationships, we can extend our trust to a higher level and a bigger collective, and fear less about unexpected changes in relationships and subsequently in our business dealings. Out of this relevant thinking may emerge that "next big idea" we all look for.

Geography plays a role in relevancy. What is of importance to one part of a nation may not be pertinent or important to another part of the same country, much less from one country to the next. Relevance is considered based on needs, wants and desires of the populace at hand.

Do you want your business to prosper, and to stay prosperous during an up economy or a down economy? Do you want to be there when the next big idea comes along?
Be real, be relevant, and pay attention! 

BEST WAY FOR MONEY MAKING IDEA

 

BEST WAY FOR MONEY MAKING IDEA

These days, more and more people are becoming interested in the idea of owning their own businesses and working for no one else except themselves. Of course, having your own business would provide you with plenty of flexibility in terms of time as well as your finances. However, getting started is not as easy as one would think. After all, there are many different things to consider. First off, you have time constraints. If you're a mom and need to take care of kids, you would want a money making idea that wouldn't eat up too much of your free time.
If you're still working and intend to start your business as something on the side, you would need one that would mesh perfectly with your current schedule as well as something that will not add further stress. Still out of ideas? Well, to help you get started, here's a quick rundown of the best money making ideas currently available.

1. Freelance - Yes, freelancing isn't exactly the first thing that enters your thoughts when you think about businesses but in today's world with all the technology available, you can easily make a significant amount of money through it. If you're good at designing websites, writing articles, creating digital art and so on, you could easily find jobs online since there are a lot of companies currently outsourcing work to freelancers such as yourself.

2. eBay - Millions of people visit this website every single day. So if you look at it, that's about a million people potentially looking for something that you might be selling. That alone makes it a great money making idea to try. You don't have to begin big, of course. You can start by selling small arts and crafts products that you have created. Want a smaller more nurturing community of sellers? Etsy is another great option to try.

3. Affiliate Marketing - If you're really business savvy and have great online marketing skills then it would be wise to turn your attention to affiliate marketing as it is considered by many to be one of the best money making ideas currently available out there. Yes, it would require quite a bit of time and energy whilst you're still in the learning stages but once you have everything down, it would be relatively smooth sailing from then on.

4. E-Books - Do you have information to share? Do you think people would be interested in it? If you answered "yes" to both questions then you ought to consider writing an e-book. E-book's are a hot sell these days especially if yours contains relevant information that plenty of other people could use. Just make sure that you research everything well and that you only provide them with facts. If you are presenting new ideas or suggesting new processes, make sure that you test them to see if they actually work. You wouldn't want to tarnish your reputation if you intend to publish more e-books.

5 CORE PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS MARKETERS



There are people who just get it and people who just won't. But in promotion, if you haven't nailed it yet, here are five most important values promotional products marketers adhere to. To be ahead of the pack like them, you might want to commit to these principles as well.

The customer is always right.

As cliché as it sounds, this old adage never ceases to be applicable and effective in the advertising industry. No company can be successful without the help of their prospects. After all these people are the ones who buy and influence other people to buy your products and services. Therefore, companies ought to always follow what they want. But of course, there should always be a balance of expressing who you are as a brand and giving what your target market demand. Experience should be enough to teach you how to find the so to speak, "golden mean."

Say less, do more.

Marketing is about communicating a message. But, contrary to what many people believe, communication is not done only through words, but also through pictures and other things. So, when you plan a design, always keep it simple. Don't stuff too many words on the promotional products. Try to talk to your target market visually-through colors and lines. If you're going to use words, be a minimalist. One word can do. Even a carefully selected image can lead you to a home run. As they say, a picture says a thousand words.

Cheap doesn't always mean "go buy it".

America's dwindling economy has turned each one of us to low-cost buyers, which is not bad. It's just that there are times that we are able to save more, if we will choose the more expensive item. Cheap items usually (but not all the time) are made from low-quality materials and therefore normally expires after a month or two. So, you have to change it regularly. On the contrary, expensive stuff last for years so there's no need to spend again for another one in the near future after purchase. When you think about it, you save more if you will choose to buy the former rather than the latter. Same principle applies to business promo items. However, if you are hardworking and resourceful enough, you can definitely find an advertising merchandise supplier that can offer you both cheap price and high-quality.

Planning is winning.

If you go to a battle without any strategy which you made beforehand, chances are, you are going to lose. Planning is winning half the battle. Preparation gives you form, spirit, organization and inspiration. If you don't have it, most probably, everything will be a mess.

No man is an island.

You need a team to execute your plan. If you don't have one, then most probably, you'll fail or will fail to beat the deadline, as there are so many components in using promotional products for a promotion. And accomplishing all of that requires a lot of hands at work.

MANAGING A BUSINESS FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE




COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Competitive advantage theory suggests that states and businesses should pursue policies that create high-quality goods to sell at high prices in the market. Competitive advantage rests on the notion that cheap labor is ubiquitous and natural resources are not necessary for a good economy. Competitive advantage attempts to correct for this issue by stressing maximizing scale economies in goods services that garner premium prices.

WHEN IT OCCURS:
Competitive advantage occurs when an organization acquires or develops an attribute or combination of attributes that allows it to outperform its competitors. These attributes can include access to natural resources, such as high grade ores or inexpensive power, or access to highly trained and skilled personnel human resources. New technologies such as robotics and information technology either to be included as a part of the product, or to assist making it.

ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Information technology has become such a prominent part of the modern business world that it can also contribute to competitive advantage by outperforming competitors with regard to internet presence. From the very beginning, i.e. Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, the central problem of information transmittal, leading to the rise of middle-men in the marketplace, has been a significant impediment in gaining competitive advantage. By using the internet as the middle-man, the purveyor of information to the final consumer, businesses can gain a competitive advantage through creation of an effective website, which in the past required extensive effort finding the right middle-man and cultivating the relationship.

PROCESS OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
The term competitive advantage is the ability gained through attributes and resources to perform at a higher level than others in the same industry or market The study of such advantage has attracted profound research interest due to contemporary issues regarding superior performance levels of firms in the present competitive market conditions. "A firm is said to have a competitive advantage when it is implementing a value creating strategy not simultaneously being implemented by any current or potential player" Successfully implemented strategies will lift a firm to superior performance by facilitating the firm with competitive advantage to outperform current or potential players. To gain competitive advantage a business strategy of a firm manipulates the various resources over which it has direct control and these resources have the ability to generate competitive advantage. Superior performance outcomes and superiority in production resources reflects competitive advantage.

WHEN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE  LEADS TO LEADERSHIP:
Above writings signify competitive advantage as the ability to stay ahead of present or potential competition, thus superior performance reached through competitive advantage will ensure market leadership. Also it provides the understanding that resources held by a firm and the business strategy will have a profound impact on generating competitive advantage. Business strategy as the tool that manipulates the resources and create competitive advantage, hence, viable business strategy may not be adequate unless it possess control over unique resources that has the ability to create such a unique advantage.

CONCLUSIONS:
Summarizing the view points, competitive advantage is a key determinant of superior performance and it will ensure survival and prominent placing in the market. Superior performance being the ultimate desired goal of a firm, competitive advantage becomes the foundation highlighting the significant importance to develop same.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

MALAYSIA - FACTS AND FIGURES


 




Often dubbed as “Garden City of Lights,” the capital city is one of the most valuable jewels of Malaysia. One of the most beautiful cities of the world, pretty popular among tourists, KL is widely known for the finest shopping malls, skyscrapers, restaurants, nightlife, and the world's cheapest five-star hotels. KL is also known for “the Golden Triangle,” the commercial hub of the city. Major Attractions of Kuala Lumpur include Petronas Twin Towers, Aquaria KLCC, Petrosains, KL Tower, Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka), Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek), Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association, Sri Mahamariamman Temple,  National Monument (Tugu Negara), Muzium Negara (National Museum), Muzium Kesenian Islam (Islamic Arts Museum), Masjid Negara (National Mosque), The National Planetarium, Istana Negara (National Palace), and Batu Caves.


Ipoh: 




The capital of the state of Perak, Ipoh is another gem city on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Often nicknamed as “Bougainvillea City,” is one of the most beautiful cities of Malaysia. Famous for tin mines, Limestone Mountains caves and Chinese food, the city is home to a number of finest restaurants and bars. Major attractions of the city include Muzium Darul Ridzuan (historical museum of Perak), St. Michael's Institution (architectural wonder), Mari Amman Temple, Kellie's Castle, Sam Poh Tong, Kek Lok Tong, and Perak Tong.


Malacca:



The historical city of Malacca is the capital of the state of Malacca on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. The city is full of interesting place and fascinating views. The “must visit” city of Malaysia, Malacca is famous for its historical architecture and fine food. Major attractions of Malacca include Stadhuys (historical museum), Christ Church, Red Square, Porta de Santiago, St Paul's Church, Muzium Budaya, Portuguese Settlement, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Poh San Teng Temple, Kampung Morten, Bukit China(Chinese Cemetery), Recreational Forest Ayer Keroh, Baba and Nonya Peranakan Musuem, and Melaka Zoo.


Kota Kinabalu:




 
The capital of the state of Sabah (Borneo Island), Kota Kinabalu is the largest city in East Malaysia. It is pretty poplar resort destination due to its proximity to tropical islands, lush rainforest and Mount Kinabalu. The city is named after Mount Kinabalu. Major Attractions of the city include Atkinson Clock Tower, Ethno Botanic Garden, Gaya Street Sunday Market, Karamunsing Complex, Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), Monsopiad Cultural Village (Kampung Monsopiad), Kinabalu National Park, Sabah Museum, State Mosque, Signal Hill Observatory, Stilt Villages, Tun Mustapha Tower, Tanjung Aru Beach, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Rafflesia Forest Reserve, Crocker Range National Park, Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club, and Karambunai.


Penang: 






Former British colony, Penang is a beautiful island off the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Often known as the "Pearl of the Orient," Penang is one of Malaysia's main tourist draws. The bustling island city is widely known for its excellent cuisine. Georgetown, the capital of Penang, is a favourite spot for tourists. Penang's popular pubs and restaurants are located in Georgetown. Batu Ferringhi, located on the north coast, is famous for its white sandy beaches, luxurious hotels & restaurants. Major attractions of Penang include Botanical Gardens, Penang Hill, Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hisbiscus & Reptile Garden, Fisheries Department Research Institute Aquarium, Kek Lok Si, Penang Bridge, Pulau Jerejak Resort, Snake Temple, and War Museum.


Redang:  


 
About 45 km off the coast of Terengganu state in Malaysia, Redang Island is very popular destination for scuba divers. The Island is famous for its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches. Offering mesmerizing views of ocean, Redang is a perfect placid place for beach vacation.


Perhentian Islands:



Glittering gems off the East Coast, the Perhentian Islands are a small group of captivating coral-fringed islands off the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu. The Islands are one of the most beautiful places on the earth, but unexplored by mass tourism yet. Activities on the islands are limited to scuba diving, snorkeling and sunbathing. The islands are ideal for peaceful vacations.
Other important islands of Malaysia include Labuan, Langkawi, Pangkor, Sipadan Island, Tenggol Island, Tioman Island, and Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. 

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