Sony Xperia Z Ultra – Smart Choice for Smart People

Smart phones have become smarter, thanks to Sony Xperia Z Ultra which boasts of being the sleekest HD smart phone in the market. Smart phone lovers who believe size does matter, the Xperia Z Ultra 6.4 inches screen can give them reasons for a smile. Running on Android 4.2, and an array of other dynamic features, including 16GB storage capacity, and 8 megapixel camera, it is a bundle of joy for its proud owners. It is a blend of fine artistry and unbeatable technology.

Design

The design of Xperia Z Ultra is a show stealer and it is hard to stop eyeballing it. Its’ sleek rectangular built, Black color, and large display screen is tempting enough to grab it in your palms. It has a perfect symmetrical and balanced look, and its display makes it look all the more absorbing. Making a big smart phone and cutting down weight can be a challenging job, but Sony has effectively done that by eliminating a layer of emptiness which has brought the displays closer to the lens giving it a sleek look and brining down its weight to 212 grams.

Though, with its 179 mm or 7.05 inch long frame, people with tiny palms may find it difficult holding it in one hand. And it seems Xperia Z Ultra smart phone has caught on to the rave of zero size, for with 6.50mm thickness it is as slim as it can get. Though let not its sleekness give you false notions to question its toughness, as its body is all metallic with a layer of plastic over it which lends solidity to it. Adding protection to the device are the waterproof and dust resistant designs, and it has the IP (Ingress Protection) test certified rating of 55/58, which lends more credibility to this unique smart phone.

Display

The display screen of Sony Xperia Z Ultra implements full-HD technology, and has an impressive layout of 6.44 inches Full TRILUMINOS™ display along with X-Reality, and specification of 1080 x 1920 progressive scan. These advanced features gift the device with quality display devoid of any jagged edges. Having fascination for innovation, the smart phone adopts the latest screen technology invented by the engineers of BRAVIA® TV.

Though owing to its big size, it slightly compromises on pixel density which is still impressive with 135 pixels per cm, and it is hard to find fault in its picture quality as the picture quality is very sharp. The smart phone knows how to optimize its screen space and has three small icons at its bottom for Back, Home, and App Switcher navigations, which leaves enough room for on-screen content displays. Then again, though it does not harbor stylus, but the screen is highly sensitive and responds to taps from a stylus, or any other object like a pen or a pencil.

Camera

Sony Xperia Z Ultra is equipped with a highly advanced 8 megapixels camera which gives you a clear picture perfect shot. But things do not end here, as it is armed with other innovative technologies including back-illuminated sensor (BSI), and auto focus features which makes taking pictures a child’s play. Also defining its capabilities are the Touch to focus, and sensors which detect face, and facial expressions. It has a digital zoom system, High Dynamic Range mode (HRD), along with other features for visual effects, and a self-timer.

And since it has waterproof capabilities, you can take it along for a swim in fresh waters and click fantastic underwater shots for almost 30 minutes. You can take it down to the depth of 1.5 meters but just as you plug your ears, don’t forget to firmly shut the USB port, headphone jack, micro SIM slot, and memory card slot.

The smart phone works as Camcorder with 1920 x 1080 (1080p HD) resolution. It has advanced features of HDR, and digital image stabilization, and also allows taking photo shots during video recording.

Processor

Xperia Z Ultra comes with latest technologies of Sony software to give dynamic qualities to its ultra-powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor. Its advanced Quad-core processor arms the device with maximum processing speed and faster output which enables multiple tasking to run different apps simultaneously. It processor being asynchronous, it is smart and believes in utilizing the resources if and when required. As its core gets power from independent sources, it uses the exact amount of power needed for its current operation, thus avoiding any wastage.

Giving new dimension to the graphical performance is the updated Adreno 330 graphics processing unit (GPU) which gives it an advanced and stunning visual effect for 3D gaming. It enables you lightening fast web browsing, and all the while keeps the power consumption at its lowest. The HD voice quality makes speaking over the phone a less strenuous endeavor even at noisy places, and it saves you the efforts of shouting your lungs out. Your voice can be heard loud and clear at the other end even when you speak at your normal pitch.

Battery

Well, smart phones are battery scavengers as they draw lot of power with apps running continuously in the background even when not in use. But Xperia Z Ultra has come out with an answer for that with a battery STAMINA Mode which saves battery drainage. It is smart enough to recognize the apps you are not using, and automatically shuts off the processes not required. But as you wake up the screen with power button all the functions are again up and running.

Its’ battery has impressive specs with a talk time of 14 hours, and for 3G it is further more at 16 hours. But if it is put on stand-by mode, you can forget recharging it for almost 870 hours or 36.2 days. The stand by time of 3G and 4G are 34.2 and 29.2 days respectively.

Multimedia

Its multimedia features include music player where you have various sorting options for playing. Then in addition, you have radio, earpiece, loudspeaker, and YouTube player.

The smart phone also has features which makes taking down notes relatively simple with Notebook and Sketchbook using a metallic pen or a pencil.

Natural Hair Removal Remedies

            We all have times when we have a little more hair than we prefer, but sometimes shaving can be too irritating and carries too great a risk of ingrown hairs, and do-it-at-home waxing kits can be too expensive.  Here are a few solutions for that unwanted hair that are cheap and easy to make at home.

Waxing

2 cups sugar

¼ cup water

¼ cup lemon juice

In a small saucepan, mix ingredients together over low heat.  Stir constantly.  Remove from heat once the mixture becomes a thick liquid.  It should be brown in color.  Cool it enough to be comfortable on the skin, and apply to the area the hair is wanted removed from.  Pat a clean cloth or waxing strip onto the solution and let it sit a few seconds to harden around the hair.  Pull the cloth or strip in the direction opposite of the hair growth.  Apply astringent and ice over the area after waxing in order to tighten pores to keep irritation to a minimum.

Sugaring

Sugaring works like waxing, but is less painful and is kinder to the skin.

1 cup sugar

½ small lemon, juiced

¼ cup honey

molasses

corn starch

Heat all ingredients over low heat in a small saucepan.  Once it becomes a smooth, thick liquid, remove it from the heat and let it cool to a comfortable temperature.  Prepare the area for sugaring by dusting it with corn starch to help smooth the skin to allow the mixture to grab onto only the hair.   Apply the mixture and continue as you would with wax.

Mask

Make a masking paste of yogurt, gram flour, and turmeric.   Gently apply the paste onto the desired area, rubbing lightly, and leave it on for fifteen to twenty minutes or until the paste is dried.  Without wetting the paste, rub it away in the opposite direction of the hair growth.  Use baby oil or lotion to soothe the skin.

1. Take 1 bowl of peeled and crushed potatoes

2. Press on a sieve and extract their juice

3. Take 1 bowl of crushed yellow lentils (lentils soaked overnight in water)

4. Add 4 tbsp lemon juice

5. Add 1 tbsp honey

6. Add the potato juice to this mixture

7. Mix well

8. Apply on face

Wash off gently with a clean, damp cloth.

If all else fails, please let these be your last option.  Be mindful that kerosene is a gas, and can be toxic if breathed, and can be flammable!  Mix ground white pepper with camphor and a few drops of kerosene  (I do mean a few drops!).  Apply the mixture to the desired area (please do not use this mixture on the face) and leave on for ten to fifteen minutes.  Wash vigorously!  The hair should wash off easily.

How to Install A Locking Hard Wood Floor?

One sure shot way of adding beauty and warmth to your home is by opting to install hardwood flooring. It not only adds beauty to your home but also increases your home value. Traditional hard wood floors are very difficult to install and would mostly require a professional to do that for you; but, when it comes to installing a locking hardwood floor, it is relatively much easier and any layman can also do the job if he follows the instructions carefully.

Following are step by step instructions on how to install a locking hard wood floor yourself.

Instructions

1. The first and most important step to install the flooring would be to measure the area you would be laying the hard wood floor on.  It is wise to double-check the measurements taken against the quantity of hard wood flooring that you have purchased.

2. Before you start with laying the floor, it is very important that you vacuum or sweep the sub-floor in order to make sure that your working space is completely clean.

3. As the next step, you should draw a chalk line where the 1^st row of hardwood flooring would be placed; this would help you to keep the installation straight. It is extremely important that you place the first row straight, as this one row is going to dictate the uprightness of the rest of the floor.

4. Working your way from the topmost corner, you should place spacers between the wall and the flooring (usually around 1/2 an inch) for the expansion gap. Begin by laying the 1^st piece in place, and then lock the 2^nd piece onto the end of the 1^st piece. Continue to do so until you are done with the 1st row. Occasionally, you may need to use a dead blow hammer to ensure a tight fit.

5. For the second row, continue at the opposite end.

6. Using a hammer and a three inch piece of wood, making sure that there is no damage to the floor, place the three inch piece of wood on the lip’s edge and tap the board into the lip of the 1st row.

7. Continue with interlocking and tapping in order to secure the planks. When you reach the end of a row, you can use a circular saw to cut the extra piece in order to ensure a perfect fit. Once done, begin on the next row.

8. Continuing with one row after another, finish the entire carpet area of the room (except the spacers).  You would not be required to glue down or nail any pieces.

9. Laying the floors, when you reach the far end of your room, place the spacers to leave some room for expansion against the room’s walls. You would need to glue it only if the space between the last and the second last row is one inch or less.

10. Once ready, remove the spacers and instead install any trim or baseboard.