2011年12月24日 星期六
proxy/polaroid tablet android 2.3.1
Proxy Server轉址服務
vaio P:7.4V 2600mAH
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Android之父Andy Rubin
「Ice Cream Sandwich」版本的 Android 則會把在手機上操作的 Gingerbread,
與平板電腦專用的 Honeycomb 作業系統進行合併
10吋且解析度高達2560*1600 (WXQGA)
ARM Cortex-A15,雙核心架構,主要以32nm製程技術生產,主要運作時脈為2GHz
ARM CORTEX-A8
ARM CORTEX-A9
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Smart Office Plus,該軟體非常貼心的是全中文介面
原文網址: Android功能完整的文書處理軟體─Smart Office Plus
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LG智慧型手機「LS970」,4.67吋的顯示螢幕,解析度為1280*768,
處理器Qualcomm MDM9615四核心,時脈1.5GHz,
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rebate:877-768-8483
upc 6800-79770-020
cs@ southerntelecom.com
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Polaroid SC1630 SMART CAMERA 功能特色:
◎ 3.2 吋 480 x 800pixels 解析度觸控螢幕
◎ 採用 Android 作業系統2.3.4
◎ 1,600 萬畫素 CCD 相機、3 倍光學變焦、5 倍數位變焦、F/3.1 - 5.6 光圈
◎ 支援 720P HD 錄影、ISO 3200
◎ 支援 GPS 和 2.5mm 耳機插口
◎ 支援 3G / Wi-Fi 無線網路
◎ 內建 512MB RAM / 512MB ROM
◎ 支援 microSD 記憶卡擴充、最高可至 32GB 記憶體容量
拍立得
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Polaroid Android AC 0.6A to DC 9V 1.5A
gingerbread 2.3.1
408-1008 MHz Rockchip RK2918/ARM CORTEX-A8 w/ Neon & 512 KB L2 Cache (armeabl-v7a)
OpenGL ES2.0 & OpenVG
1080p HD
512MB DDR3/2GB int memory
Micro SD up to 32 GB
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
4200 mAh Battery
2.3.1 rel api 9
Micro USB Port with USB host Flashdrive support
No HDMI out, no Camera, no trackball
3.5 MM headphone jack, DC 9V 1.5A in
7 buttons (front) home, back, menu. (right side) vol up, vol down, power. & (back) reset
led on top
rk29board
unknown bootloader & radio
display 800 x 480 160 dpi 20110926.170336
has android (software) hardware support for camera bluetooth and telephony (this tab doesnt have these)
/system is ro (cramfs)
I was on southern telecoms website and found a 2.4 firmware update.img
link for pmid700 2.4 update from southern telecom dot com slash polaroid support slash firmware
Here is info on 2.4 firmware update straight from southern telecom Polaroid support website
Polaroid Tablet Firmware Installation Guide
Note: Please make sure that you backup your files to a computer before you update your tablet's firmware. All content will be deleted. You can re-download your purchased and/or free apps from the Amazon Appstore once the firmware update is completed.
Make sure that the firmware update that you are installing is higher or equal to your tablet's current firmware version.
You can check the version you are currently running by doing the following:
Open Settings on the tablet, then select About Device and read the number under Firmware version.
The number you see here should be equal to or less than the Firmware version listed on our Updates webpage.
Part 1: Download the firmware file.
NOTE: This step must be performed on a computer.
Trying to download this file on your tablet will result in an unsuccessful firmware download as the file can not be unzipped on our Polaroid tablets.
On your computer, please logon to southern telecom dot com slash polaroid support slash firmware
1. Find your model number located on the back of the tablet.
2. Select your model number on the support page, the download process will begin.
3. Then select Save, and save it your your computer.
4. Once the file has finished downloading, you must unzip the file.
Note: you will need to have a zip program such as 7-Zip, WinZip or WinRAR to unzip the files.
If you do not already have a zip program, then Download 7-zip here.
Step 2: Install the firmware file.
1. Hold the Power button down to power off the tablet.
2. In the Power Off dialog box, press OK to confirm.
3. Connect the tablet to your computer with the supplied USB cord.
********( side note from jandrosh- after this step the tab boots up normally then you should mount usb like u normally would after home screen finishes loading )
4. The tablet's USB Connected screen will appear. Select Turn on USB storage, then select OK
(If you do not see the Turn on USB storage message on the tablet screen, then unplug and reconnect the tablet to your computer).
5. Find the firmware file you downloaded from our support site.
"Click and drag" or "Copy and paste" the Firmware file onto your tablet. Be sure not to place this file in any folders.
6. Now select Turn off USB Storage on the tablet's screen,
then unplug the tablet from the computer (step one says the Firmware version should be higher than the tablet's current version. Actually, it must be higher or equal to).
7. You will now be directed to the firmware update dialog screen (be sure to carefully read the on-screen instructions before you proceed)
8. Make sure you have the tablet plugged in to a wall receptacle using the included AC adaptor (if the tablet powers off by accident during the install process, the tablet and the information can be corrupted).
9. Press Install to begin the firmware update.
10. You will receive a brief message that your device will reboot. At this point your tablet will go into Recovery Mode. It is recommended that you do not move or unplug the device until the update process is completed.
11. When complete, you may be prompted to calibrate the screen. This means the update was successful and your tablet is now running the latest firmware version.
12. You can check the version you are currently running by doing the following: Open Settings on the tablet, then select About Device and read the number under Firmware version.
13. Your tablet is now set to factory default settings. All settings such as date and time, wifi settings and more will have to be reset.
*********** so it seems when there is a update.img file on the root of sd card, the system checks to see if its a valid firmware update and asks to install in a popup. It does this at boot when home screen is loaded, shutdown, and after USB unmount. I have updated this firmware myself, and all is well.
The /system folder is read only.
So i found a flash tool for the wopadi7 tablet that has the same rockchips rk29 series board and cpu.
I think this will work. Its called RKAndroid Tool v1.29 It uses these inputs for flash
Rk29xxloader.bin, 0x00000000 parameter, misc.img, kernel.img, boot.img, recovery.img, system.img
It also has a usb driver so when the tablet is off and connected to USB, this tool and computer recognizes it. I have ran this tool and everything wants to work. I could try flashing the Wopad update to my polaroid if I knew it would work or If i could get the original update.img loaded back.
So, can the firmware update image be modified for root and reflashed with this?
Or can the update image be unpacked and flashed with this tool? In case of brick?
Also I nave not gotten into recovery from any keystroke combo. In (Android System Info) app it shows unknown for bootloader.
I did install Gmail from Amazon App store and that setup a type of google sync to tablet. You then can then go in Market website on tab or any other computer and log in to that same account. You can then send Apps to the Tablet OTA and they install when finished. Don't open the Market app when downloading or installing or it will fail.
I also installed onetimeinitializer.apk from a Gapps file I found online somewhere. After reboot this lets you log into Google and Sync. I'm not sure if this is needed.
Thanks for a place to share!
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2.3
On 6 Dec. 2010, the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released,
based on Linux kernel 2.6.35. Changes included:
Updated user interface design with increased simplicity and speed
Support for extra-large screen sizes and resolutions (WXGA and higher)
Native support for SIP VoIP internet telephony
Faster, more intuitive text input in virtual keyboard, with improved accuracy, better suggested text and voice input mode
Enhanced copy/paste functionality, allowing users to select a word by press-hold, copy, and paste
Support for Near Field Communication (NFC),
allowing the user read an NFC tag embedded in a poster, sticker, or advertisement
New audio effects such as reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost
New Download Manager, giving users easy access to any file downloaded from the browser, email, or another application
Support for multiple cameras on the device, including a front-facing camera, if available
Support for WebM/VP8 video playback, and AAC audio encoding
Improved power management with a more active role in managing apps that are keeping the device awake for too long
Enhanced support for native code development
Switched from YAFFS to ext4 on newer devices
Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers
Concurrent garbage collection for increased performance
Native support for more sensors (such as gyroscopes and barometers)
2.3.3
Released on 9 Feb. 2011, Android 2.3.3 included several improvements and API fixes.
2.3.4
Version 2.3.4 introduced support for voice or video chat using Google Talk.[40]
2.3.5
Released on 25 July 2011, Android 2.3.5 included a number of system enhancements:[41]
Improved network performance for the Nexus S 4G, among other fixes and improvements
Fixed Bluetooth bug on Samsung Galaxy S
Improved Gmail application
Shadow animations for list scrolling
Camera software enhancements
Improved battery efficiency
2.3.6
Released on 2 September 2011, this version fixed a voice search bug. The 2.3.6 update had the side-effect of impairing the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality of many Canadian Nexus S phones. Google acknowledged this problem and fixed it in late September.
Android 2.3.7 introduced Google Wallet support for the Nexus S 4G.
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Eee Pad MeMO ME171最快在3、4月上市來看,ME171的建議售價under美金249元
Eee Pad MeMO 370T或許將有機會在同時期推出美金249元
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Android 4.0 – codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich – was previewed at the May 2011 Google I/O event, and officially launched at the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich release event on 19 October 2011.
4.0.1
The Galaxy Nexus introduced Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The SDK for Android 4.0.1 was publicly released on 19 October 2011. Google's Gabe Cohen stated that ICS was "theoretically compatible" with any Android 2.3.x device in production at that time.[57] The source code for ICS became available on 14 November 2011, three days before the Galaxy Nexus was released.[58] New features included:[59][60][61]
Enhanced speed and performance
Virtual buttons in the UI, in place of capacitive or physical buttons
Separation of widgets in a new tab, listed in a similar manner to apps
Easier-to-create folders, with a drag-and-drop style
A customizable launcher
Improved visual voicemail with the ability to speed up or slow down voicemail messages
Pinch-to-zoom functionality in the calendar
Offline search, a two-line preview, and new action bar at the bottom of the Gmail app
Ability to swipe left or right to switch between Gmail conversations
Integrated screenshot capture (accomplished by holding down the Power and Volume-Down buttons)
Improved error correction on the keyboard
Ability to access apps directly from lock screen (similar to HTC Sense 3.x)
Improved copy and paste functionality
Better voice integration and continuous, real-time speech to text dictation
Face Unlock, a feature that allows users to unlock handsets using facial recognition software
New tabbed web browser, allowing up to 16 tabs
Automatic syncing of browser with users' Chrome bookmarks
Modern Roboto font
Data Usage section in settings that lets users set warnings when they approach a certain usage limit, and disable data use when the limit is exceeded
Ability to shut down apps that are using data in the background
Improved camera app with zero shutter lag, time lapse settings, panorama mode, and the ability to zoom while recording
Built-in photo editor
New gallery layout, organized by location and person
Refreshed "People" app with social network integration, status updates and hi-res images
Android Beam, a near-field communication feature allowing the rapid short-range exchange of web bookmarks, contact info, directions, YouTube videos and other data
Hardware acceleration of the UI[62]
Resizeable widgets – already part of Android 3.1 for tablets, but new for cellphones[63]
Wi-Fi Direct[64]
1080p video recording for stock Android devices
4.0.2
The Android 4.0.2 update was released on 28 November 2011, and fixed minor bugs on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, the launch of which was later delayed.
4.0.3
The Android 4.0.3 update was first released on 16 December 2011.[67] It included a number of bug fixes and optimizations, and offered improvements to graphics, databases, spell-checking and Bluetooth functionality, along with new APIs for developers, including a social stream API in the Contacts provider. Other features included Calendar provider enhancements, new camera apps enhancing video stabilization and QVGA resolution, and accessibility refinements such as improved content access for screen readers.
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Android 4.0才只出現在少數幾款裝置上(當前使用率僅為1%),該作業系統也才推出一個多月,
但最新的報道,谷歌正計劃推出下一代主要移動平臺。
據臺灣《電子時報》報道,臺灣供應鏈制造商透露,為了彌補不太好看的Android 4.0,
同時也為挑戰微軟第三季度發布的Win8,谷歌可能會在第二季度發布代號為果凍豆(Jelly Bean)的Android 5.0作業系統。
Android 5.0將進一步對平板進行優化,同時谷歌也將集成Chrome系統功能,推廣雙系統設計。
廠商可選擇裝Android 5.0系統,也可在Win8設備上增加Android 5.0。
預計谷歌也計劃讓平板廠商同時安裝Win8和Android 5.0系統,用戶可以在兩個作業系統之間進行切換而不需要重啟。
借助Android 5.0系統,谷歌希望贏得進入筆記本和上網本市場的新機會。
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「解鎖的」Galaxy Nexus手機在美國售價將定在399美元,
並搭載最新版Android軟體「Ice CreamSandwich」。
Google表示,本機種針對在AT&T公司(AT&T Inc.)和T-Mobile USA布建的網路技術上運作而設計。
這款裝置也會內建Google Wallet,讓用戶可以在部分零售通路用手機感應付款。
全文網址: Google解鎖的手機 網路再開賣
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Win 8
Windows 8至少將會區分為一般用戶端與伺服器端版本,同時也會特別針對ARM平台推出相對應版本,
但ARM版本並不會特別區分32位元及64位元版本。而較為明顯的平板硬體需求與說明如下:
顯示卡:支援Direct3D 10 device w/WDDM 1.2驅動程式
螢幕解析度:最少需支援1366*768以上,並且支援5點同時觸控
BIOS:需對應新款UEFI規格
儲存空間:至少需保留10GB使用空間
網路功能:需對應Wi-Fi或藍芽4.0+
攝影鏡頭:需支援720P畫質
其他感應元件:包含光源感應器、動態感應器、數位羅盤與陀螺儀等
USB介面:至少需包含單組USB 2.0介面
其他:至少需內建擴音喇叭功能
全文網址: 微軟公佈Windows 8
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2011年12月18日 星期日
Vision遠見, Action行動
「Vision without action is a dream,Action without vision is nightmare.」
日本諺語: 認為「人有遠見而缺乏行動,等於是做夢;但空有行動而沒有遠見,則是一場惡夢。」
2011年12月17日 星期六
Marriage vows
The traditional customary text in English is:
I, ____, take you, ____, to be my (husband/wife).
I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health.
I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.
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The Book of Common Prayer, are:
Groom: I,____, take thee,_____, to my lawful wedded Wife,
to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse,
for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,
till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance;
and thereto I plight thee my troth.
Bride: I,_____, take thee,_____, to my lawful wedded Husband,
to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse,
for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish,
and to obey,
till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance;
and thereto I give thee my troth.
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2011年12月16日 星期五
2011年12月15日 星期四
interview(面试)13个“绝招
Google那时平均要经过十一二关interview(面试),我可是通过13关才进来的,朋友戏称这好像是“少林寺的十八铜人阵”,一点都没有侥幸。所以我想分享一下,在这漫长过程中所用的13个“绝招”。
1、见面三分情
如前所述,Google前几关通常是电话访谈,这对很多英语非母语的人而言,是最困难的,所以很多优秀的人才在前头就惨遭滑铁庐,因为只能用声音,没法用身体语言的辅助,你也无法看见对方的反应,往往在回答问题时,只是面对一片沉默,无法透过四目交接,了解对方是否对答案满意或是已不耐烦。那怎么办?
你或许能要求可否改为视讯会议,若对方拒绝,甚至可用激将法说对方是高科技公司,这应不算难事。
2、化被动为主动
事先准备好企划案,把你对这个职位应如何做好的计划事先送给对方。在面谈开始时,就可问对方有无收到,有何问题,如果企划案写得不错,通常对方会请你就内容做说明,等于你掌握了面谈的主导权。
3、知己知彼,百战百胜
尽可能事先探听好面试者的姓名、头衔、工作范围等,然后Google他们(动词,指“上网搜寻”的意思)。有几关面谈者,我不仅在面试前上网找到他们过去的经历,甚至找得到他们的照片!
所以有一次,两位面谈者同时面试我,都是第一次见面,我立刻说“A先生,您好!”、“B先生,幸会!”他们很讶异我怎么知道谁是A,谁是B。我说:“第一,两位都是鼎鼎大名的人物;第二,我Google过你们。”效果是一石二鸟,既恭维了他们,又表明我熟悉Google的产品与服务。
4、第一印象
如何在众人中脱颖而出?第一印象实在是关键!除了一般的履历表或简历,一定要附一些能让人更认识你或更突出你长处的数据,可以是自传,可以是得奖纪录,也可以是个人创作的作品。
我当初是用coverletter(说明为何对此职务有兴趣的信)和履历,加上两篇我写的文章,后来我老板告诉我他颇喜欢我的文章,尤其是我写妈的《我最怕穿的一双鞋》。我曾雇用很多人,就是因为这方面也很用心。我在《天下杂志》第一次当小主管时,要找一个业务,《天下》是知名企业,应征函件一大叠,实在不知从何看起。其中有一位辅大的学生,连信封都是自己设计的,最后获得面试的机会,而且也被雇用了。
5、为他人设想
和我老板面谈前夕,好不容易才把所有的数据整理好,虽然也把电子文件寄过去了,但心想,我的企划案就将近100页,通常还是要打印出来才容易阅读,但我老板是出差来台湾,住在饭店,打印既不方便又贵,不如我帮忙印好送过去吧﹗但人力中介不肯告诉我他们住哪,他们已经够帮忙了,我之前问的所有东西都告诉我了:人名、办公室在台北101等。于是我心想,他们一定是住五星级饭店,在台北101附近,那肯定不是住君悦就是远企。打了电话去问,果然在君悦。
于是把所有数据用彩色打印出来,放到一个活页数据夹里,专程送到君悦,向柜台说明这是急件,务必立刻送到他们房间。君悦不愧是五星级酒店,没让我失望,老板事后告诉我,果然我的数据是面试前一天就拿到的。
6、做好功课
这也是老生常谈,但我不管是在Google或是之前的公司,一再失望且惊讶的发现:太多人没能做到这点。
很多人以为,他只要能让主考官对他之前的“丰功伟业”印象深刻,觉得他是个不可多得的人才,自然会当下立刻雇用。殊不知一个人再优秀,干卿底事?优秀的人很多,一个公司要找的是既优秀,又对公司了解及有热忱的人,所以Google很喜欢问:
“你在用Google哪些产品及服务?”
“你对它们有什么看法及建议?”
“你了解你所应征的工作内容吗?”
“你若进来,要如何把这份工作做好?”
其实我不是泄露Google的“天机”,这真的是放诸四海皆准的通则。
记得在之前一家公司,要找一个营销专才,面谈了数次有相关产业经验的人,但都未留下深刻的印象。反倒是一个没有任何相关产业经验,而是一家食品公司的营销人员,先是给我看她的杰作,放在整理得井然有序的档案夹内,然后回答我上述的问题,居然对我们的产业动态、竞争态势及她想加入这产业的动机及对这份工作的想法,都能有条有理、侃侃而谈。当然,她也被录取了。
其实,现在要收集这些数据实在比以前容易得多,随便上网都可以找到一大票,再不做好,实在该打屁股!
7、沙盘推演想个案
我非常喜欢考case(个案)。MBA的训练,几乎都是个案分析,知名的企管顾问公司也爱考case。因为一个人可以吹牛他过去有多棒,也可以拾人牙慧、现学现卖,上网找一堆产业新闻及市场数据,就把这份工作该如何做,“盖”得天花乱坠。但考case很容易看出一个人的思路是否清晰?推理是否具逻辑性?更重要的是,还可以看出一个人的个性。
有一次,有一个年轻女生应征Google,那天不知怎的与人事部门间的协调出了些小问题,把时间搞错了,结果我只有不到30分钟的时间跟她谈,只好单刀直入问case。我常扮演“奥客”(台语:爱找麻烦的客人)的角色,初生之犊不畏虎的她心平气和,颇有大将之风地响应我的反对,显示她对我们产品的价值及定位有正确的认识,而且还举了一个很好的例子。那时正值春暖花开的季节,她建议客户可以设计一个去日本赏樱的企划案。在短短不到30分钟的面谈里,她成功地赢得我这一票,是我目前看到ROI(时间上投资报酬率)最高的范例。
说也奇怪,有些身经百战的人,不仅抓不到重点,甚至会不耐烦到动气,觉得我这“奥客”简直不可理喻。记得有一次面谈,有一个人实在无法说服我,正准备放弃时,我放出一个饵,说:“如果这个方案,你可以提供这些使用者细部的资料,我立刻跟你签600万的合约。”他居然一口答应。我替他找台阶下,说:“不急!你回去确认一下系统是否可以做到这些,再回报给我,我还是会签600万合约给你。”他还是自信满满地说:“不必了!Google这么大、技术这么好的公司,应该不成问题的!”这种想当然尔的态度,让我当场傻眼。我心想,如果有这样的员工在外面对客户乱开支票,不是给自己找麻烦吗?
其实条件再好、阅历再丰富的人,碰到面谈,难免会紧张,加上case需要随机应变,临场做反应,难度更高。但有时就是要看到一个人的抗压性,及面对一连串的“NO”之后,仍否保持优雅从容的气度,不是吗?
8、善用视觉辅助工具
我在和Google面谈时,也被问到很多棘手的个案,这时我通常喜欢在白板或纸上画一些流程图,或一些架构,来帮助自己整理思绪及引导对方了解我的思路。当然最棒的是对方问你的问题,是你“考前猜题”就已想到,且写在你的企划案中的,此时就可从容地说:“让我们翻到第×页,来回答你的问题……”
9、先讲结论或解决方案,再引申
这其实是中英文思考及写作模式的相反之处。从小用中文思考及写作,都是先讲故事或先讲一堆理由,最后“好酒沈瓮底”,才是结论或这故事的道德意涵。但英文是相反的,第一段就是总结,若有三个主题,接着每一段就是一个主题,每段的第一句就是重点。
例如,我们中国人常讲“因为……所以……”。“因为设计的产品规格未考虑到周边的产品兼容性,导致测试失败,现在需要修改规格,把生产线暂停,因此可能无法赶在圣诞节出货。”
美国人会说:“Badnews!(坏消息)新产品出货可能赶不上圣诞节,将对本公司今年财务造成重大影响!”(这时他已成功地引起所有人的注意)。
“根据我们过去这两周跨部门的密切研究发现,原来根本原因是新产品规格未考虑周边产品的兼容性。所以已暂停生产线,修改规格中。接下来我们有两个选择:方案一及方案二。”
10、注意细节
在给Google的履历表上,我的电子邮件是gmail的账号。我至今仍然很讶异地发现,很多人来申请Google的工作,不仅是用别的账号,连gmail是什么也不知道。并不是说我们排外,你用别家的电子邮件,就别想到Google上班,而是walkthetalk言行一致,如果你真的对这家公司充满热情,你难道不会想试用他们的产品吗?
此外,我也很喜欢面谈时再问一次应征者,哪一年自大学毕业?哪一年到哪一年在某家公司上班?不只一次,我发现他们说的与写在履历表上的不符合,这时他们通常会很不好意思地说,是记错了或写错了。如果你是主考官,你会不会对这个人打上问号?
11、一图真的胜千言吗?
很多人问我,应征函件上,倒底该不该放上照片。这其实是见仁见智的事,我的建议是“Itdepends!”(视情况而定)。我们必须承认,人通常是喜欢看美的人和事物,所以如果你是潘安再世,或是有闭月羞花之貌,当然要附!但不要忘记,最好找一两位知心朋友,帮忙确认一下。因为你也许觉得你这张照片酷到不行,但别人看来,可能觉得这个人看起来很高傲,反而扣分。所以我建议要么就不放,要放不如用点创意,与其放写实的照片,不如放些强调个人特征或特色的插画。自己不会画?没关系!那干脆放自己在SecondLife(虚拟世界)的Avatar(分身)或是wii中的mii喽!(指虚拟游戏中自己的人物形象)
12、表达感谢
《圣经》中有个故事,耶稣治好了10个大麻疯的病人,只有一个回来谢谢耶稣,耶稣不禁感叹:“另外9个人,我不是也治好了吗?”
其实这1/10的比例已经算高了,面谈过这么多人,只有非常少数会发封电子邮件谢谢我。我自己则是每关面谈完后,都会这么做。有时没要到对方的联络方式,就请人事部门转寄。这是一个礼貌,更是一种纪律的表现!
13、实地勘察
有时和应征者面谈,对方不仅迟到,而且出现时满头大汗,连声抱歉说:“走到购物中心那儿,找不到地方上来办公大楼……”我不禁心想,你之前怎么不来实地勘察一番呢?
也许是经过联考的“洗礼”,在“一试定终身”的年代,我们哪一个不是乖乖地在考前顶着酷暑去看考场?从坐几号公交车、走哪条路到哪所学校,到哪间教室自己坐第几排、最近的厕所在哪里?如果该厕所人太多,还有哪些厕所可去,等等,这不都是“基本动作”吗?
与Google面谈,有一关是在一家日本料理餐厅。我前一天晚上就先去看过,确定好地方不说,连菜单都先看一遍,想好自己要点什么。
另一次是在美国总部,我也是事先在GoogleMap上找好行车路径,然后前一天先去一趟,还看到他们在办一个Dogparty(狗狗聚会),好多人带着自己的宠物狗和同事交换养狗心得。第二天面谈时我提到这个party。主考官问我怎么知道有这个party,我说我昨天来“勘察场地”。他讶异地说:“你昨天特地跑一趟来看场地?”我答道:“对!因为我非常重视今天的面谈,不想走错路或迟到。”从他惊讶的表情,我知道很少人这么做,从他满意的点头,我知道他对我的肯定。
这13个心得,不仅是我从应征者的角色加以应用、最后得到Google青睐的关键,也是多年来当主管,从“主考官”的角色,阅人无数所累积的观察。
2011年12月13日 星期二
加拿大选择退出京都议定书
加拿大目前正在进行的能源开发工作。
据悉,加拿大已探明石油储量可达1788亿桶,居世界第二。
然而,超过95%的石油需从油砂中提取,从油砂中提取原油的排放水平比常规炼油高出82%,
这也是加拿大近年来排放量不降反增的重要原因。
公元350年的葡萄酒
这瓶有着1600多年历史的葡萄酒用大量橄榄油和热腊密封着,里面装有白色的液体,
已经在德国法尔兹历史博物馆展出了一个多世纪。
该葡萄酒曾是一名罗马贵族的陪葬品,是在公元350年入土的,后来在1867年被人找到。
三平板, Intel 7
「三平板」,包括3D LED液晶電視、iPad2平板電腦及智慧型手機
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Ivybridge CPU雖還是會在4月推出,但剛開始可能僅限定用於高階Core i7晶片,少量給Core i5,
採用低價CPU(Core i3與Core i5)的低價版Ivybridge Ultrabook/NB推出時間點,恐延到6至7月。
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ASUS Eee Pad Memo 370T (Wifi版本),而這款搭載Tegra 3四核心處理器的7吋平板居然定價僅249美元
華碩發表Tegra 3平板memo=me mobile
TI OMAP 4460雙核心處理器,運作時脈為1.5GHz,內建1GB記憶體與4GB儲存空間,同時作業系統均為Android 4.0版本。
華為最輕薄冰淇淋手機「Ascend P1 S」
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Pentium III時代推出首款超低電壓版(ULV)處理器後,
就針對筆電市場推出的處理器,可依功耗大小區分為3大塊,
分別為功耗在35W以上的標準電壓版(SV)、
功耗在25W的低電壓版(LV)、
以及功耗在17W的超低電壓版(ULV)等。
2011年12月9日 星期五
2011年12月8日 星期四
Android 4.0的平板 novo 7:$99 美元
全球首款搭載 Android「冰淇淋三明治」OS的平板電腦,本2011周已在中國推出,且每台售價不到 100 美元!
近月內也將登陸美國,可望繼亞馬遜 (Amazon)((US-AMZN)) 的 Kindle Fire 之後,又一款有潛力撼動平板市場的低價產品。
美國 MIPS 晶片架構開發商 MIPS Technologies與中國晶片製造商君正 (Ingenic) 周二 (6 日) 宣佈,
首款搭載 Google Android 4.0OS的平板電腦 7 吋 Novo7,在中國由深圳電腦廠艾諾 (Ainol) 推出,每台售價 99 美元。
該產品搭載 1GHz 的單核心 MIPS 架構 Xburst 處理器,並獲 Google 官方認證。
除了售價低廉、作業系統新,還具備不少高規格,包括雙向攝影機、3D 繪圖能力、1080p 高畫質 (HD) 影像解析,
以及 HDMI 輸出功能,可連結至 HD 電視播放。
《PCWorld》報導,原本稱霸嵌入式電腦設備市場的 MIPS,如今也看似積極打入平板領域,
因他們相信,智慧手機及平板是嵌入式設備的自然延伸。
Android 4.0 原本環繞 ARM (安謀) 晶片架構開發,但在上個月 Google 發布原始碼後,
英特爾 (Intel) 及 MIPS 也迅速研發出適用該作業系統的晶片。
Google 行動部門資深副總裁 Andy Rubin 在聲明中表示,他們樂見 MIPS 架構的 Android 4.0 平板電腦問世,
「市場上出現低成本、高表現的平板,對行動產品消費者而言是一大勝利」;同時這也展現出 Android 開放性的創新能力。
這款 Android 4.0 平板除了目前可在中國或透過艾諾anvi官網購買,相似產品將在「幾個月內」陸續進入美國及其他國家市場,
由高迪數碼 (OMG Electronics) 及領華衛通 (Leader International) 等廠商推出。
未來也將出現 8 吋及 9 吋的版本。
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Sony Tablet P, you could get the Wi-Fi and 3G version for S$848 (US$673) in Singapore.
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華碩7吋平板的名稱「MeMO」主要是從「Me」與「Mobile」兩個字面所組成,主要表示用於個人式的行動工具。
而確實在Eee Pad MeMO 171的設計概念中,主要希望能讓使用者所攜帶的東西變少,
藉由一台方便手拿的7吋平板完成隨手筆記、拍照紀錄、接聽撥打電話,以及上網瀏覽等功能。
全文網址: 動手玩/遲來的隨手寫工具 華碩Eee Pad MeMO 171 $249
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2011 年 3 月 Google 決定對 Android 3.0(Hoenycomb)OS暫停開放原始碼,
只授權給重點合作夥伴使用而拒絕授權給合作關係不深的中小型廠商。
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MIPS Technologies has announced their entry into the market –
a $99 tablet that can run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
You might have MIPS technology in your home already.
The MIPS processor is what powers TVs, DTV boxes, and other appliances
from Sony, Pioneer, Motorola, and Cisco (Linksys).
MIPS Technologies
Now, it’s ready to enter in the mobile market with the new tablet.
The first one, a 7″ tablet created by Ainovo; the NOVO7 runs using a GPU at 444MHz.
The processor is a 1GHz single core, but using a technology called XBurst. Called JZ4770,
it’s MIPS32, 65 nanometer architecture.
The processor notes it can show 2D or 3D video in 1080p, with a low power consumption (less than 250mW).
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急於進入市場的 NVIDIA,另外兩家智慧型手機處理器主流製造商 Qualcomm(高通)及 TI(德州儀器)選擇直接跳過推出 Cortex-A9 架構、
計畫在2012年第二季明年推出採用 Cortex-A15 架構的四核應用處理器。
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行動裝置不只可以玩遊戲,還把打電話、傳簡訊、攝影、上網、聽音樂整合在一起。
全文網址: Sony掌上機ps vita 歐美上市
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Nozomi LT26i,將會以 Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc HD 之名上市,
除了具備 1.5GHz 雙核心處理器、1GB RAM,更採用解析度達 1280 x 720pixels 的 4.3 吋電容式觸控螢幕,規格相當強悍。
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc HD 近日又再度於香港現身,不同於來自以色列的諜照,
目前 Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc HD 已經內建了正體中文顯示;
此外,從螢幕下方的三顆虛擬按鍵可以看出,
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc HD 應該已經採用了最新版本的 Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 作業系統。
全文網址: SE XPERIA Arc HD搭載ICS、雙核心現身
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iPad 3 將配備 1536x2048 畫素的 QXGA 顯示螢幕,電池續航力更久。
蘋果將藉推出 iPad 3 機會,將 iPad 2 售價砍至每台 399 美元。包括索尼 (Sony)(6758-JP)、摩托羅拉 (Motorola Mobility)((US-MMI)) 及三星 (Samsung)(005930-KR)。這些對手目前每台平板售價約在 359 美元上下。
Google ((US-GOOG)) 今年 4 月也將推出自有品牌平板,加上亞馬遜 (Amazon)((US-AMZN)) 的 Kindle Fire 在入門市場擠壓,預期下半年平板電腦業競爭將持續加劇。
今年下半。藉時蘋果將在 10 月推出 9.7 吋的 iPad 4,同時搭載微軟 (Microsoft)((US-MSFT)) Windows 8 作業系統的平板亦將推出,而英特爾 (Intel) 也會發表 Clover Trail-W 處理器平台。
iPad 4 預期將有更多硬體升級,及更多內建應用程式,好與第 4 季將推出的一系列 Android、Wintel (搭載英特爾晶片的 Windows 系統) 及 WoA (搭載 ARM (安謀) 晶片的 Windows 系統) 平板一較高下。
2011年12月7日 星期三
server-side scripting language(php)
PHP is a general-purpose server-side scripting language
originally designed for web development to produce dynamic web pages.
霧、靄和霾
霧fog
靄Mist
霾haze
霧是氣溫低于露點時,近地面空氣中水汽凝結而形成的,如果霧升高離開地面就變成了雲。
靄在漢字字典中的解釋是雲氣和輕霧,在氣象學中則指的是氣體中懸浮有微小水滴的現象,
當靄出現時,水平能見度一般比霧出現的時候要高,通常在10公裏以上。
由于目前城市空氣中懸浮顆粒物較多,提供了大量的水汽凝結核,因而靄出現的也較多,
深圳市一年當中有100多天都出現了靄這種天氣現象。
在氣象學中霾是一種天氣現象,是指大量極細微的幹塵粒均勻的浮遊在空中,
使水平能見度小于10公裏的空氣普遍混濁現象,霾使遠處光亮物體微帶黃、紅色,使黑暗物體微帶藍色,
當水汽凝結加劇、空氣濕度增大時,霾就會轉化為霧。
霾的形成與污染物的排放密切相關,城市中機動車尾氣以及其它煙塵排放源排出粒徑在微米級的細小顆粒物,
停留在大氣中,當逆溫、靜風等不利于擴散的天氣出現時,就形成霾。
2011年12月5日 星期一
2011年12月4日 星期日
iPod可結帳,siri
加裝掃描功能的iPod售價約500美元
全文網址: iPod可結帳 搶收銀機生意
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iPad 2,該款產品是換用代號 A5 的全新 1GHz 雙核處理器,基於雙核心 ARM Cortex-A9 架構
(由兩個 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 晶片(即 A4 晶片組成)
Make sure your iOS Device is running iOS 5 to use iCloud.
iCloud可無線自動存取iPhone、iPad、iPod Touch、Mac或個人電腦
Siri speak chinese
我好餓。雖然發音標準,得到回答卻是「我無法幫你找餐廳」,因為目前Siri尚未對台灣提供區域性服務。
Retina Display 解析度(960 x 640)
IGZO是indium gallium zinc oxide(銦鎵鋅氧化物)的縮寫,是一種薄膜晶體管技術。
其功耗接近OLED,但成本更低,厚度也只比OLED只高出25%。
IGZO屏幕主要有三大優點:第一,平板和手機可以做到更加輕薄;第二,電池續航可以更長;第三,用戶體驗可以大幅提升。
iPad 3將採用9.7英寸高清LCD屏幕,分辨率將高達2048x1536
2011年12月1日 星期四
Carpenters
A Song for You ;Writer: LEON RUSSELL
I've been so many places in my life and time
I've sung a lot of songs I've made some bad rhyme
I've acted out my love in stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
I know your image of me is what I hope to be
I've treated you unkindly but darlin' can't you see
There's no one more important to me
Darlin' can't you please see through me
Cause we're alone now and I'm singing this song for you
You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding
I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
You taught me precious secrets of the truth withholding nothing
You came out in front and I was hiding
But now I'm so much better and if my words don't come together
Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding
I love you in a place where there's no space or time
I love you for in my life you are a friend of mine
And when my life is over remember when we were together
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
We were alone and I was singing this song for you
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Close to you; Writer: BACHARACH, BURT / DAVID, HAL
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
Of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
(Girls in town)
Follow you
(Follow you)
All around
(All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
Of golden starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
(Girls in town)
Follow you
(Follow you)
All around
(All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
(Why? Close to you)
(Why? Close to you)
(Haa, close to you)
(Why? Close to you)
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