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How to Date an Aries Female (March 21-April 20 - Aries)

 

 If you are dating an Aries female, take her out to the shooting

range. Bring an extra gun for her to shoot with you. She is capable of

shooting at you, if you rile her anger.) Wear tight jeans, a red shirt

and look manly. Pick her up on your Harley Davidson, but remind her you

have a private race car collection. Be Macho! Do not talk about old

girlfriends! Aries females must be the only "one”. Cooking isn't her goal

in life, but adventure will get her attention! Don't be a pushover, she'll

lose interest, and look for another challenge. Tell her she is really cool,

and the most fun and exciting woman you were ever with.  (This will probably

not be a lie.) She values honesty, don’t fabricate!  Be careful though, if

this Aries female really likes you, she'll chase you until she can propose

to you. Aries females mean business and are not recommended for timid men!

How to Date an Aries Male (March 21-April 20 - Aries)



 If you are dating an Aries male, allow him to decide where to go and what

to do. Let him know that you have never dated a man with such confidence

and brains. You can be the dumb blonde with this guy, he'll save you. If

you are out with him and you flirt with someone else, be prepared to call

a cab to get home. Aries males do like skin and cleavage; therefore, you

could win him back. It will not work a second time. He can argue with you,

and when you think you have won, he will

Still do it his way. He wants to chase you, so let him do the calling and

guesswork. Don't tell him you love him, until he proposes. To catch this

hot-blooded Aries man, give the Ram his head and follow his lead. Everyday

is an adventure to an Aries male, marriage is also.Restup!

How to Date A Taurus Female (April 21-May 21 - Taurus)

 If you are dating a Taurus female, take her to an expensive steak house,

rub on your soft musk, wear your corporate suit, and arrive in our four-door

sedan. If it is paid for, you may drop that subtlety in your conversation

during dinner. Taurus females prefer tender hugs and quiet candlelight dinners

at home, prepared by you. She'll return the love by cooking for you at her

home. When mentioning the house you would like to build, make sure you tell

her about the large wooded lot with room for kids and dogs. If you are serious

about her, let her know that it wouldn't be complete without a woman's touch.

She will interpret your comment and hint about a cute little 20 carat diamond

she spotted at the mall. Taurus females are warm and loving!(Unless you make

her mad or jealous. Don’t tell her you spent your rent money to buy drugs.)

Taurus Females are security minded, and will stick by you!

How to Date A Taurus Male (April 21-May 21 - Taurus)

 If you are dating a Taurus male, be prepared to watch lots of movies at his

home. His dog will eventually accept the two of you being together. A real treat

will be when he takes you out to dinner to a four star restaurant. Taurus males

will think you look great in forest green; however, they like nudity above all.

Taurus males have the cuddly teddy bear approach to love.  He will certainly

have his arm around you, during the movies.  If you want to win his heart, get

him a cold beer without him asking you.  He will of course, apologize for his

messy home. He would know he had your love, if you surprised him by cleaning

it up, and making the chili when he entertains his friends for Monday night

football.  He likes to take his own sweet time, so don't push him.  He is the

marrying kind. Visualize Mr. Taurus, watching television from his recliner,

dog at his feet, a child under each arm, complete with TV guide and beer can

pyramid.

How to Date A Gemini Female (May 22-June 21 - Gemini)

 If you are dating a Gemini female, arrive on your mountain bike built for two.

Ask her if she would like to ride over to the bar, and shoot a game of pool,

because a lot of your buddies hang out there and they are fun! If that doesn't

work, then suggest skating, a coffee house, or hanging out at the bookstore.

Wear casual clothes and be prepared to talk a lot. Talk about the fascinating

people you know, the intellectual types preferably. Tell her about the book you

are going to write. Have some original thoughts and be inventive. Creativity

ranks high on your Gemini females list. You'll never know what she is thinking.  

She is full of surprises. You can take her to the neighborhood dive bar, or to

the Governor's Ball. She won't embarrass you.  You can find out what she really

thinks of you by locating her journal, where all her secrets are kept. Gemini

females are not tidy, so it should be lying around in plain sight. There's lots

of time before an engagement ring is necessary.  Gemini females have to fall in

love with your brain first!

How to Date A Gemini Male (May 22-June 21 - Gemini)

 If you are dating a Gemini male, you can expect him to stand you up on your

first date, but if you are lucky, he will call, say he is running late, and that

the plans for the date have changed. Bring an overnight bag, he can get carried

away and forget that you need to go home. He will have the cutest twinkling eyes,

and you will forgive him. He will slightly ignore you in public, as he always

knows everyone, wherever he takes you, and speaks to each one.  Somehow, you

can’t picture him in a tuxedo, going down the aisle.  Gemini males won't call

you everyday. Gemini men are witty, fun, and can play, play, and play! These men

thrive in occupations where they can meet the public, and talk. Gemini males are

great as disc jockeys.  If you want to catch this guy, don't lean on him, don't

get pregnant, or talk marriage. Be a challenge, do your own thing and let your

Gemini male chase you. It's ok to date others.

How to Date A Cancer Female (June 22-July 22 - Cancer)



 If you are dating a Cancer female, dine out for pizza, and afterwards take her

to Baskin Robbins. Be sure to call her mother and check on the kids. She'll

think you are really a nice guy. Dress casual, and drive a suburban, or mini-van.

It's ok, if you got the kids from your last divorce, that won't stop her from

dating you. Offer to Barbecue at her house and compliment her cooking. (That way

you get to come back for more.) Bring the family with you, Cancer females can

take it. Cancer females are very sensitive about everything near and dear to them.

Never say bad things about her family members--ever! They do possess humor.

Pay attention to all her handmade quilts and home crafts.  Cancer women are

great homemakers. Let her know you like women with a "little meat" on their bones.

(They taste everything they cook (yummy!) play games with Cancer women.

How to Date A Cancer Male (June 22-July 22 - Cancer)

    If you are dating a Cancer male, be prepared to go to swap meets, and

garage sales.  Of course, he will take you out to eat, at least on your first

date. He is pretty thrifty, so be sure you have a little stash of tip money

in your purse.  Of course, if you want to pay for your own, that would be fine.

Just be yourself around him. Looks aren't that important to Cancer males, but

do know some fabulous recipes! Talk about your love of children.  Display an

interest in his hobbies. Don't go into his garage, it will take the rest of

the century to go through all of his bargains and collectibles. Your Cancer

man will be dating just you, and possibly his ex-wife. He is extremely stable,

and loves to eat.  If you think you need to diet, he won't. He loves chesty

women!  You will receive flowers from him, out of his garden, naturally.  He

will remember all the holidays and treat you well. Tell him all your funny

stories, he likes to laugh. Its ok, to say you are pro marriage and to openly

discuss it. He's there for you. He knows how to treat women; after all, his

best friend is his mother. When you marry a Cancer man, you get them both!

How to Date a Leo Female (July 23-August 22 - Leo)

  If you are dating a Leo female, take her to the movies, a concert, Broadway

show, and a plush restaurant.  Getting the picture? She wants to be seen out

with you. If men notice her, she will love that. If you don't act a little

jealous, she will try harder to make you so. She thinks jealousy is a compliment.

Bring her flowers, wear your gold chains, and wear something that shows off those

muscles you worked so hard to get.  That will excite her. Don't forget to splash

on your Giorgio cologne. Tell her how much you love redheads, and ask her if all

that gorgeous hair is hers? (If she isn't a redhead, then switch to blondes, or

dark hair, but don't forget this.) Compliment her constantly, and drive something

sporty to show her off.  A convertible would be nice. Leo gals will get you

noticed! When she disappears on your dates, she is merely primping in the ladies

room. Be willing to fight for your Leo female, but don't take any crap from her.

She can start fights over nothing.  Be prepared. You had better love her cats too!

She doesn't care if you are well read or educated, but do be suave, polished

and act like you know what you are doing. She will marry you, but be prepared

to take care of her sexually, financially, and emotionally.  Leo females are a

handful, and remember, she can always get another man, so treat her right.

 How to Date a Leo Male (July 23-August 22 - Leo)

 If you are dating a Leo male, he will take you to the best places for

Dinner shows, etc.  He will lavish money on you, even if he does not

Have it to spend.  You can expect him to put the steady moves on you

ASAP, not to worry. Usually it is a game, to see if you are really

Interested.  He will impress you with his peacock strut, and the way

He puffs out his chest. If he can convince you that he is a great guy,

and then he will be, otherwise, you will be pounced on by his cat like nature.

His favorite past-time is being waited on, breakfast in bed, candlelight,

movies, concerts, roses and your basic everyday adoration. He is capable of

a variety of occupations, but he likes to be the boss the most.  This includes

home. Leo men can have temper tantrums, if things don't go their way. It's ok,

if you want to toss a few things back his way, when he starts to roar.  Stand

up to him. Be able to turn his roar into a purr. Always look good around him.

Don’t admit you color your hair. Do sleep with your makeup on, and dress sexy

and feminine.  He won't marry you otherwise. Leo males love the chase, so let

him! (Leo males will already have told you about all of his other women.)

How to Date A Virgo Female (August 23-September 23 - Virgo)

 If you are dating a Virgo female, be on time when you arrive in your Mercedes

to take her out for health food.  Borrow the car if you have to. Do not pick

her up in your unwashed car, with the baby car carrier. She isn't interested

in ready made families.  Wear the latest in fashion, and above all, have a

manicure. Virgo females notice everything!  Have a degree, be a professional,

know everyone who is anyone.  Exude confidence.  Stay away from the bar where

you were 86’d! Do not have other girlfriends.  Virgo females are shy And

sometimes aloof. That does not mean they don't like you.  It takes several

dates for them to decide if they want you. They are neat freaks, and don't

want to pick up after you.  Be toilet trained! If you tell her you are going

to do something at 6pm, then do it. Virgo females can drop you for little

things like that. Don't quit trying, if you care about her.  They only love

a handful of men, and you won't have any competition.  Just be real! Quality

is important to female Virgos. Virgo females are usually career minded, but

they will marry.

How to Date A Virgo Male (August 23-September 23 - Virgo)

 If you are dating a Virgo male, go slowly.  They hate to make mistakes. He

will take you out to nice clean respectable establishments, and go to the

movies with you.  He does not go out dancing or rabble rousing with he guys.

He is a solitary person, whose social group is small. Virgo males are inclined

to computers, and the geeky stuff. However, he could balance your checkbook

for you. Do not dress like a slut.  Be chic! Have no children from previous

marriages.  Don't be too talkative. He stays away from party animals.  He wants

to date someone with a purpose in life. Be interesting, and invite him to your

workplace. He can visualize his name hyphenated after yours on the nameplate on

your desk. Virgo men can be workaholics, that way they can avoid "nooners".

Virgo males are not usually sexually promiscuous.Sex won't happen until you push

for it, but be sure to have your STD test results handy. He will marry you in

time, lots of time, be patient. Your Virgo male won't divorce you, once in love,

it's for keeps!

How to Date A Libra Female (September 24-October 23 - Libra)

 If you are dating a Libra female, take her to a wine tasting, the theatre,

your Cousin's wedding, anyplace sociable.  She likes elegance and beauty.  

Dress in your Sunday best.  Bring her flowers, cards and special little feminine

gifts.  She'll be thoughtful too. Although Libra women are the ultimate in

fashion and femininity, they are big flirts.  However, underneath it all, they

really want to be married to one darling man, who will romance them eternally.

Flirt back with her, she loves little games. You can fall in love anytime you

want to with her.  Your car isn't as important, as how you treat her. Gently

please no conflict! Your Libra female probably won't have children, but she will

have her fluffy lap dog, everywhere you go. She isn't the type to cheat on you,

unless you forget about romance. Your occupation isn't that important. Be sure

to earn enough money to support her frequent shopping trips to the mall. She

loves to decorate, so step back at home. You can do the outside domestic duties.

You get to wash the car and mow the lawn. When you propose to her, present her

with your poetic love vows, and promise to hire a maid for her. Libra females

love to be married!

How to Date A Libra Male (September 24-October 23 - Libra)

 If you are dating a Libra male, your first date will be in a romantic restaurant,

highlighted with a wonderful wine list. During dinner just smile and be sweet.

Libra men don't like vulgarity in any form. Dress tastefully, and do use your

flower scented perfume.  He loves women

Who dress up, wear jewellery, use makeup, and are happy being feminine. He is

fascinated with fantasy, including sexual fantasy. Don’t discuss your recent

love life, or ex-husbands.  He could care unless about your children, or desire

to have them.  Don't be umentative.Libra males hate conflict. You can discuss

your latest painting, the last book you read, or what your plans are for interior

decorating. Libra males love cozy fires, and sensuous females near it. Foreplay

is a big high for Libra males. He is not a wimp, by any means, although, he

loves to please! Yes, he would be your sex slave, provided you tease him a lot.

At work, he is a fair boss, but at home he loves to be used! Libra males will

stay in a bad marriage. Flirting gets them into trouble. Marriage is part of his

ultimate plan, just make certain he is single, when you decide to date your Libra male.

How to Date A Scorpio Female (October 24-November 22 - Scorpio)

 If you are dating a Scorpio female, be careful!  Show up wearing black clothes

that fit you well. Arrive in your black car with the dark tinted windows.  She

likes the dark places, so take her to the bars, a casino would be fab!  Don't

tell her about the drugs you are on, she won't tell you about hers either. There

needs to be caution exercised

 Here, because Scorpios are one of two extremes. One the saint, the other the

sinner. The firs t type of Scorpio is very religious, and does not smoke, drink,

or do drugs.  If you are on a blind date, you will know which version you are

dating.  Neither type is hung up on what you wear, but more how you wear it.

Have sex appeal.  Be interested in occult matters, be deep. She won't offer you

much information about herself, you will have to guess. Scorpio females will

pry your whole life story out of you. To keep her interested, be hard to get.  

You won't know if you are pleasing her, or where you stand.  A fatal mistake is

to anger a Scorpio female. Scorpio women will get you!  She has a passionate

nature and can have more than one love interest.  They are not usually domestic,

nor want to be involved with parenthood.  She will put all of her intense energy

into either partying or getting to the top.  Female Scorpios are "all or nothing”,

even when it comes to marriage.

How to Date A Scorpio Male (October 24-November23 -Scorpio)

 If you are dating a Scorpio male, make sure you love secrets! He loves for

you to be sexy, and downright sleazy works for him too. He can make love to you,

and not be in love with you. His passion can fool women, don't mistake it for

love. Oftentimes, they are most in love when they can't possess or own you.

Jealousy is a big issue with him. He stays jealous.  He does not care what you

do for an occupation, nor your financial status.  Scorpio males want to control

you to conform to their ideas of living.  So, if you aren't strong in your own

identity, then you will lose him.  Scorpio males like the challenge of ownership.

They love you most when they can't have complete control over you. Only the

fearless need apply here. One type of Scorpio will marry you and stays put and

dominate the household. Whereas, the other type will just disappear on you

without warning or reason. Be true to yourself with Scorpio males, and let your

personality stay on top!

How to Date A Sagittarius Female (November 23-December 21 - Sagittarius)

 If you are dating a Sagittarius Female, be ready willing and able to go

anywhere.  She loves sports and to travel.  A perfect date would be an overnight

excursion to Mount Olympus, and skiing down the slopes for breakfast.  Pick

her up in your jeep, or pickup truck, she won’t mind your dog either. Dress

casual, and be able to tell her about an Indian Shaman you know, who invited

you to a tribal ceremony. She’ll want to go with you. Don't do the same things

twice in a row. She won't care who you are dating, because she has plenty of men

friends. Sagittarius women can be ready for a date on a moments notice. She'll

be great at men's activities, like softball, and eating the worm from a Tequila

bottle. She will have been everywhere, but darn, Sagittarius females are fun to

be around. You can win her heart with variety in your lovemaking. She isn't the

type to spend time in the kitchen or babysitting. Show her you want to be a

companion in all of her zany schemes. When she falls for you, she will ask you

to do things with her.  Marriage is not on her mind, but she would marry you,

if she felt you were compatible enough. Sagittarius women love their freedom!

How to Date A Sagittarius Male (November 23-December 21 - Sagittarius)

 If you are dating a Sagittarius male, expect anything and everything. He is

not very reliable about schedules, dates, or you. Not in the beginning anyway.  

He likes talkative women and female jocks. He wants a buddy to join him in his

pursuits.  Most Sagittarius males are employed in sales/traveling jobs.  They

can have a gal in every port. Let him tell you he is serious about you first.

Sagittarius males only get married when they have to, and then they can't seem

to stay married. They love the thrill and adventure of chasing a woman, similar

to their love of hunting, fishing, and sports.  You rank in there somewhere.

You can get used to being a hunting widow, sports widow, etc., with Sagittarius

male! You should love the same things he does. Sagittarius men can be very funny

and interesting. He will go to restaurants, but throw out his suit and tie.

Sagittarius males like their comfort and the wide open spaces and places, and

freedom with their women. Make no mistake about it, he does love women, all of

them. When your Sagittarian's heart goes out to you, he won't know what to do

about it, because he didn't expect to fall in love. If you live with him, he

won't find time to go down the aisle. Sagittarius men dread the thought of a

tuxedo, and the stares from wedding guests.You’ll have to drag your Sagittarius

male to the altar!

How to Date A Capricorn Female (December 22-January 20 - Capricorn)

 If you are dating a Capricorn female, take her to dinner at the best

restaurant in town; arrive in a limousine with flowers. Dress in your designer

clothes, and be impeccable.  Pinstripes and subtle scents arouse her. Be

successful at whatever you are undertaking. Let her know about it. Its ok,

to tell her you made two million last year. Don’t be cheap. Tell her you have

been saving yourself for the right woman, and that you have been working your

buns off, to build your empire. Tell her you need someone to share this big

business burden with, and that your thoughts are about expanding your business.

Hint that a woman would be perfect as a manager in your new expansion.  She

will be so intrigued, that she will offer you sound business suggestions. She

is SMART! Capricorn females won't compete with you, they'll help climb the

ladder. Don't forget about her. She loves expensive presents with thought behind

them.  Her little "black book" is filled with business appointments, not

telephone numbers. Capricorn women are almost always successful in whatever

they undertake. They don't take enough time to eat, so take her to lunch, dinner

and your next corporate meeting. Business thrills them.  She may seem cold

emotionally, but don't be fooled.  She has those sexual infernos, looking for a

release! She does not trust men entirely, so don't give her the bums rush, or

you will be part of the homeless. She would be a great wife to a success oriented

man.  She can entertain your clients, and friends. Capricorn females can be boss

in marriage too.  Be prepared to be hen-pecked, if you are thinking marriage!

How to Date A Capricorn Male (December 22-January 20 - Capricorn)

 If you are dating a Capricorn male, plan on doing most of the talking. He

will take you to places with class and ambience. He will pick you up in his

black, luxury car. You will be treated like a lady. Therefore, you should let

him open the doors, etc.  Dress in style, but be sure you show some cleavage.

Still waters run deep with Capricorn males. Your first dates will seem like

business meetings, but eventually you will get to know him. He is insecure about

his emotions and likes to keep them under control. Of course, he won't make

this obvious. Compliment him on his achievements and he will open up to you.He

would be strict as a parent, and holds very traditional beliefs about

relationships.  Don't be an airhead or aimless. He appreciates a hard working

woman, whom he can consider an equal. He does not know how to play, so you will

have to lighten him up with your humorous antics and fun loving side. Once your

Capricorn man commits, he will not leave you. Divorce is a nasty word in his

vocabulary.  Capricorn males make good husbands and bread winners. They are

extravagant with gifts to those whom they love. Marriage will have to be his

idea, not yours!

How to Date an Aquarius Female (January 21-February 19 - Aquarius)

 If you are dating an Aquarius female, arrive in your restored classic.

Wear a funky hat and clothes that shouldn't go together, but somehow do.

Take her to an out of the way coffee house, featuring jazz. Feel free to

discuss anything and everything.  She is an intelligent listener, and

will have some bizarre insight of her own. You’ll never truly understand

her, so bring a tape recorder for instant replay to sort it out later.

Aquarius women are unusual, not necessarily hippies, but aware of the

entire globe. She won't be ready to jump in the sack on the first date;

she has to get to know you. Be fascinating; tell her that you are going

to Spain to run with the bulls.  Explain your philosophy on combining

chemicals to combat radiation.  Tell her about your thesis which was

published in the "International Who Dunnit Magazine".  Don't tell her you

are in love with her too soon.  You will know when she has taken a strong

liking to you.  That is when your Aquarius female will invite you to her

abode. Then you will see the real Aquarius female. There will be many unusual

pictures, and books.  There is a story connected to all of her belongings.

When your Aquarius female commits to you, she will not necessarily be ready

for marriage. That is just her way of saying she likes you. You must have

likminds, or there will be no future Mrs. Anybody!

How to Date an Aquarius Male (January 21-February 19 - Aquarius)

 If you are dating an Aquarius male, consider yourself lucky to even get the

first date.  Aquarius males don't date much. They would rather be an observer,

hanging out on the scene.  He would prefer to go to your house and have long

talks into the night, and possibly just stay over. He may tell you that he

just video taped an erotica video featuring wild animals at the zoo with some

vacationing starlets. He may stay at your house, never cook or clean, but just

be there, when you come home from work.  Then one day, without warning, he

will be gone. If he is employed, he can be quite selfish with his money. He

likes his freedom, in every way. Eventually he will call you, expect the

unexpected with Aquarius. When Aquarius males fall in love, it is usually with

someone who is intellectual, self-sufficient, and childless.  Have a deep

purpose or goal in life and he will be attracted to your dreams. Aquarius males

will marry, but they usually marry the wrong person the first time, and shy

away from second marriages. They love their mental freedom. Nagging won't change

them.  He won't care what race you are, how much you weigh, etc.Mind altering

drugs can ruin an Aquarian male for marriage completely.  If he is more Holistic,

then he is searching for a soul mate.  Love yourself and yourAquarius male will too!

How to Date A Pisces Female (February 20-March 20 - Pisces)

   If you are dating a Pisces female, take her to a psychic far, art gallery,

or out for cocktails. Don't take her to the animal shelter, or you will have a

new pet.  You can wear anything you like, and you get to make all the decisions.  

She prefers men with a passion about something, just believe in it. Music is

one of her favorites and dancing is definitely a must. If you can't dance, take

lessons. Pisces females don't care if you are good looking, just have a heart.

A sense of humor is an asset, she has one too.  She has no confidence in herself,

so support her in her dreams.  She falls in love easily.

 Don't promise her a rose garden, if you don't mean it. When you go to the

movies, take tissues. It does not matter what the movie is about, she will

inevitable cry, when something touches her. Pisces females love everyone, even

if they treated her badly. She hates to see pain, but can drown in her own.

Cheer her up, be a positive kind of guy, and be romantic.  Encourage her to not

live in your shadow, but to have her own life.  Yes your Pisces woman will marry

you. Pisces females have a hard time saying "No"!

How to Date A Pisces Male (February 20-March 20 - Pisces)

 If you are dating a Pisces male, it will be up to you to decide whereto go,

what to do, whose car to take.  He likes music, alcohol, and strong-willed women.

He will do whatever you want. He has an extremely creative side, which takes

precedence over his mundane duties of the everyday work world. He could be happy

being supported by you, because he would surrender all of himself to you and

your causes. Pisces males are romantic, and hate to make decisions.  He does not

want to displease you in any way.  He donates to every solicitor knocking at

the door. Pisces males are not normally good money managers, therefore, you get

to.  He won't mind.  He would give you every paycheck.  He loves you when you are

dreamy and romantic, with the candles lit and soft music.  He will cook for you

he dresses nicely and won't embarrass you in public. If you want to marry this

man, just take him home. He's yours. Pisces males can't bear divorce. Marriage

minded they are, Pisces males function best with a partner!

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*#06# for checking the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
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*#4720# - Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart
*#4720* - Half Rate Codec deactivation. It will automatically restart

Enhanced Full Rate will give you much better sound quality when you enable it. The new Enhanced Full Rate CODEC adopted by GSM uses the ASELP (Algebraic Code Excitation Linear Prediction) compression technology. This technology allows for much great voice quality in the same number of bits as the older Full Rate CODEC. The older technology was called LPC-RPE (Linear Prediction Coding with Regular Pulse Excitation). Both operate at 13 kilobits.(but you take up more space on the network, so they can charge you more) - Talk-time is reduced with about 5%

Half Rate will give you bad sound quality, which gives the service provider the opportunity to have more calls on the network, and you might get a lower charge from them. - Will give you 30% longer talk-time.

6.*#746025625# -Sim Clock Stop(apparently works only for 3 minutes)

C].WARNING : Following are the list of some dangerous codes; use them with care, we are not responsible for any damage :-

*#7370925538# (*#Res0Wallet#) - Deletes the code for the "wallet" and erase all the content of the "wallet"
*#7780# - Reset to the original settings; some informations are also deleted and need to be re-entered.
*#7370# - Soft format - this will resets all the phone memory (like re-format a disk); make sure to have full battery charged !
[Green]+[def3]+[*+] during a power on performs a hard format : this will return the phone like you have received; make sure to have full battery charged !

Test to find MALE or FEMALE

2007-11-05T11:16:00.000+05:30

Well, Are u male or a female? check this..!(this worked for me mustwork for
others too!!!)

Well Are u male or a female?
This is called the quick eye exam.............................

Quick Eye Exam...

This will blow your mind...!

Just do it - don't cheat!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try this its actually quite good.

But don't cheat!

Count the number of F's in the following text in 15 seconds:

FINISHED FILES ARE THE
RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS

Managed it?

Scroll down only after you have counted them!

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How many?

Three....... then ur definitely male

But three is a wrong answer!!!

Read again!

FINISHED FILES ARE THE
RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC
STUDY COMBINED WITH THE
EXPERIENCE OF YEARS

scroll down for answer

There are six - its not a joke!

The reasoning is that a MALE brain cannot process the word "OF".

Incredible or what?

Anyone who counts all six F's on the first go has
a brain of a FEMALE

You can test this by asking a Guy/Girl near you to
work it out.

Free internet on ur airtel prepaid sim

2007-11-05T10:24:00.001+05:30

Its very easy, just you have to have following require Components:-

Any mobile which can be used as modem [either data cable/infrared/bluetooth modem]
Interfacing device [Data cable/Infrared Port/Bluetooth Port]
PC in working condition
Airtel Prepaid Simcard

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Software Required:-

1] Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or 2.0

[Download it from getfirefox.com ]

2] User Agent Switcher

[Before downloading User Agent Switcher, read this post fully]

[Download it from http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/59/ ]

3] Device [Data cable/Infrared/Bluetooth] Software

[This you will get normally in CD while purchasing]

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Steps:-

Activate AirTel Live and Save Airtel Live Settings. Its free, so no problem.
Connect your mobile to PC via either data cable/infrared/bluetooth and install its modem software
Now Create a Dialup Connection manually with the followind details

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Open Control Panel -> Network Connectons -> New Connection Wizard

Click Next

Choose "Connect to the Internet"

Click Next

Choose "Setup my connection manually"

Click Next

Choose "Connect using a dial-up modem"

Click Next

Enter ISP Name as you want

Click Next

Enter Phone Number as *99***2#

Click Next

Add shortcut to desktop

Click Finish

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Now it will ask for User Name and Password, just click Cancel.
Now Open Control Panel -> phone and Modem Options

Under Modems Tab select the Modem you have installed and click Properties

Select Advanced Tab. Copy and Paste the following code into Extra Initialization Commands and click Ok

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Code: AT+CGDCONT=2, "IP","airtelfun.com","",0,0

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Install Mozilla Firefox 1.5 and run the application atleast once.

Now download User Agent Switcher from the address mentioned above.

[Note: User Agent Switcher shold be downloaded from Installed Firefox]

After installing User Agent Switcher, Exit Firefox and Restart it.
Now Click Tools -> User Agent Switcher -> Optons -> Options

Select User Agents from left panel and Click Add Button and Enter the following details and Click Ok and Ok

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Description : iFirefox/2.0

User Agent : IMozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-US; rv:1.8.1) Gecko/20061010

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Now Select iFirefox/2.0 as User Agent from Tools-> User Agent Switcher.
Now Configure Firefox to Proxy Server as mentioned below

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Click Tools ->Options in Firefox

Select General Tab

Click Connection Settings button and make Manual Proxy Configuration

Enter All Proxy's as 100.1.200.99 and

Ports as 8080

Click Ok and Ok

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Now Open Internet Explorer Properties -> Connections Tab

Select the connection you have created and Click Settings button.

Now Enable Proxy Server and enter the address as 100.1.200.99 and

Port as 8080 and Click Ok and Ok

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Thats all you have done it.

Now use the dial-up connections shortcut from desktop and click Dial. Open Firefox and enter any Web Address you want.

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Note: If you get Error Code as 403, then just open wap.tagtag.com in your mobile. You will get Access Denied. Now try to load some other adddress in Firefox. If it happens again then repeat it again on your mobile

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I have tested this using Nokia N91 USB Data cable and Firefox 1.5. And i downloaded more than 500Mb for free of cost. Try it, njoy it and post your replies.

Find UR Attitude by ur bday

2007-11-05T10:10:00.000+05:30

Find the type of person u r....

IF you were born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any
month you are number 1.

If you were born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th, 29th of any
month then you are number 2.

If you were born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any
month then you are number 3.

If you were born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd, 31st of any
month then you are Number 4.

If you were born on the 5th, 14th, 23rd of any month
then you are number 5.

If you were born on the 6th, 15th, 24th of any month
then you are number 6.

If you were born on the 7th, 16th, 25th of any month
then you are number 7.

If you were born on the 8th, 17th, 26th of any month
then you are number 8.

If you were born on the 9th, 18th, 27th of any month
then you are number 9.

Number 1

You are smart, a straight talker, funny, stubborn,
hardworking, honest,jealous on a competitive basis,
kind hearted, temperamental, friendly,and popular. You
always want to be on the top and most likely to be
independent.You are most likely to fall in love at a
young age, but will marry once you mature! You are
likely to have problems with people who have opposite
views and you are most likely to take revenge over
your enemies in a long time basis. You are a spender,
but you will have a good profession in the future.If
you are guy you will be very popular. You can go
anywhere from the local shop to the heart of the
parliament because you are positive and talented in
numerous areas. But in your life you will always have
some people who will work hard to bring you & your
name down. Because of your intelligence, some might
hate you. You are a pioneer, independent & original.
Your best match is 4,6,8 while a good match would be
with 3,5,7

Number 2

No matter what,everyone will love you because you are
ruled by the Moon.You day dream a lot,you have a very
low-self esteem,you need to have a back up for every
move in your life, you are very unpredictable.You tend
to change according to time and circumstances,
selfish, have a very strong sense of musical and
artistic talent and powerful verbal communication.You
can be sweet as an angel and can be ruthless when
double-crossed.Some might say you have a sixth
sense.You will become a poet, writer, an artist or a
business person.You are not strong in love,so your
relationship will be in disarray until you settle
down. If you are a girl,you will be responsible for
your family.If you are a man, you tend to get involve
in fights & arguments in the family.You will sacrifice
your life for your family.You are gentle,intuitive
with a broad vision.You make a well-balanced person.
Your best match is 2, 5! , and 9 no other people can
put up with you u!!!

Number 3

You are hardhearted and selfish most of the time. You
always tend to have lots of problems within your
family in the early stages but you will be able to
cope with everything. You seem to have your way in
everything. And from birth you would always have to
work hard to achieve anything you want. You always
make a point to set examples on others, especially the
younger ones. Generally you are not a cool person. It's
not easy dealing with you. A
tough player you are! But once you are comfortable
with someone, it will be a lasting friendship. You
always earn respect from others. Your Ilk seems to
have lots of worries and problems but they won't be
for long. You will have brilliant kids! You love money
a bit too much so temptation will push you to try
endlessly. You will look after your family and help
friends, so you will spend a life time just being
generous and kind (except for men born on the 21st).
You love your freedom, creative and ambitious, a person who
brings beauty, hope & joy to this world!!!
Your best match 6 and 9. Good match 1,3, and 5

Number 4

You are very stubborn, very hard working but unlucky
in important matters in life, very cool and helpful.
You might repel people away from you, you may cause
nuisance to others if you area man, as you gifted are
with understanding other people's problems. If you are
a girl, you excel in your studies and arts. If you are
a guy you spend most of your time with girl friends
and you tend to have too much fun with your mates &
girls.Your friends will spend your time & money and
get on with their life and you will be left empty
handed. So be careful! You love to spend. Your
positive side is that you are always around to help
family and friends. You always fall in love with those
younger than you. You often live with disappointments
but you will take good care of your family. You need
to be careful of people who will take advantage of
your kind heart. And beware of your relationships
too. You are radical, patient, persistent, and a hit
old-fashioned; you live with foundation & order.
Your best match 1, 8. Good match 5, 6, and 7

Number 5

You are very popular and you can get things done only
by talking. Even to your enemies! You are
business-minded and like to do things
spontaneously.You will be famous if you get involved
in any business. Your friends and families will always
ask for your help, and you are the one actually with
the money to help your friends.You will have more than
one relationship, but when you settle down you tend to
be selfish. You tend to go for other
relationships - even if you are married at times
because of your popularity.You tend to get along
easily with anyone because the numbers is a middle
number. You love freedom and changes. You learn your
life through your personal experiences.
Your best match 1, 2, Good match 6, 8.

Number 6

Ooopppss.. you were born to enjoy! You don't care
about others. I mean you always wanted to have a
lifetime of enjoyment.You will excel in either
education or business management! You are talented,
kind (but with only people who you think are nice),
and popular. All good things come easily to you. Your
mind and body is just made perfect for love. You are
loveable by any number. But if you are a number 6 men,
you will be involved in more
than a few relationships until you get married. If you
are a girl, most of you will get married/engaged
early. You are a caring person towards your family and
friends. You are a person of compassion, comfort &
fairness,domestic responsibility, good judgment, and
after all you can heal this world's wounds to make
peace for everyone because you have the great power
and caring talent to take the world of love one step
further..
Your best match 1, 6, and 9. Good match 4, 5

Number 7

You are realistic, confident, happy, and talented in
education, music, art,singing, and most importantly in
acting. You also have a bad temper! You value your
family status a lot; you will be in the top rank when
you reach a certain age. If you are a guy you are
popular with girls. Most of the number 7s face lots of
problems with their married life. Only a few are
happy.You have everything in your life but with
worries throughout your lifetime.You need to get ready
looking for a partner rather than waiting. If you
don't,
then you might end-up being single. You are born to
contribute to everyone's joy.
Your best match is 2. Good matches are 1,4

Number 8

You have a very strong personality and people will
find it hard to understand you. You are more likely to
suffer in your younger years. You might be also the
one responsible to look out for your family. You often
suffer all the way through life. You will learn life
in a very practical way. You are the one who will
fight for justice and may even die in the
war too.You are normally very reserved with a handful
of friends and most of the time, live life alone and
always prepared to help others. However,once you
settle down, (which is often late), then your bad
lucks will disappear.You will face unexpected problems
such as encountering poisonous animals,and accidents.
You are highly- disciplined, persistence, and
courageous,and it is your strength that will take you
to success. You are a great part
of a family team. You are a fighter!
Your Best match 1,4, and 8. Good match 5

Number 9

You guys are the most incompatible people in the
world. You are so strong,physically and mentally. You
often have big-aims. You will work hard and will think
it's still hard to get there, even if you already have
gotten there! Normally you suffer in the early age
from family problems and generally you will have to
fight in life. You are respected by others.You were
however very naughty in your childhood, and often got
beaten up by
your parents and had been involved in fights and you
seemed to have suffered lots of injuries. But when you
grow older you become calm and will fall into the
quiet and dignified macho type. Love is not an easy
matter for you. You are however good in engineering or
banking jobs because people always trust you.Your
family life is very good, but you will always worry
over your children.Your finer qualities are that you
are humanitarian, patient, very wise & compassionate.
You are ! born to achieve targets and serve every one
equally without any prejudice. You are a role model
for everyone.
Your best match 3, 5,6, and 9. Good match 2

Find UR Attitude by birth month

2007-11-04T23:44:00.000+05:30

What your Birth month means?

JANUARY

*Ambitious and serious
*Loves to teach and be taught
* Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses
* Likes to criticise
* Hardworking and productive
* Smart, neat and organised
* Sensitive and has deep thoughts
* Knows how to make others happy
* Quiet unless excited or tensed
* Rather reserved
* Highly attentive
* Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds
* Romantic but has difficulties expressing love
* Loves children
* Homely person
* Loyal
* Needs to improve social abilities
* Easily jealous

FEBRUARY

* Abstract thoughts
* Loves reality and abstract
* Intelligent and clever
* Changing personality
* Temperamental
* Quiet, shy and humble
* Low self esteem
* Honest and loyal
* Determined to reach goals
* Loves freedom
* Rebellious when restricted
* Loves aggressiveness
* Too sensitive and easily hurt
* Showing anger easily
* Dislike unnecessary things
* Loves making friends but rarely shows it
* Daring and stubborn
* Ambitious
* Realising dreams and hopes
* Sharp
* Loves entertainment and leisure
* Romantic on the inside not outside
* Supersticious and ludicrous
* Spendthrift
* Learns to show emotions

MARCH

* Attractive personality
* Affectionate
* Shy and reserved
* Secretive
* Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic
* Loves peace and serenity
* Sensitive to others
* Loves to serve others
* Not easily angered
* Trustworthy
* Appreciative and returns kindness
* Observant and assess others
* Revengeful
* Loves to dream and fantasize
* Loves travelling
* Loves attention
* Hasty decisions in choosing partners
* Loves home decors
* Musically talented
* Loves special things
* Moody

APRIL

* Active and dynamic
* Decisive and hasteful but tends to regret
* Attractive and affectionate to oneself
* Strong mentality
* Loves attention
* Diplomatic
* Consoling
* Friendly and solves people's problems
* Brave and fearless
* Adventurous
* Loving and caring
* Suave and generous
* Emotional
* Revengeful
* Agressive
* Hasty
* Good memory
* Moving
* Motivate oneself and the others
* Sickness usually of the head and chest
* Easily get too jealous

MAY

* Stubborn and hard-hearted
* Strong-willed and highly motivated
* Sharp thoughts
* Easily angered
* Attracts others and loves attention
* Deep feelings
* Beautiful physically and mentally
* Firm standpoint
* Easily influenced
* Needs no motivation
* Easily consoled
* Systematic (left brain)
* Loves to dream
* Strong clairvoyance
* Understanding
* Sickness usually in the ear and neck
* Good imagination
* Good debating skills
* Good physical
* Weak breathing
* Loves literature and the arts
* Loves traveling
* Dislike being at home
* Restless
* Hardworking
* High spirited
* Spendthrift

JUNE

* Thinks far with vision
* Easily influenced by kindness
* Polite and soft-spoken
* Having lots of ideas
* Sensitive
* Active mind
* Hesitating
* Tends to delay
* Choosy and always wants the best
* Temperamental
* Funny and humorous
* Loves to joke
* Good debating skills
* Talkative
* Daydreamer
* Friendly
* Knows how to make friends
* Abiding
* Able to show character
* Easily hurt
* Prone to getting colds
* Loves to dress up
* Easily bored
* Fussy
* Seldom show emotions
* Takes time to recover when hurt
* Brand conscious
* Executive
* Stubborn
* Those who loves me are enemies
* Those who hates me are friends

JULY

* Fun to be with
* Secretive
* Difficult to fathom and to be understood
* Quiet unless excited or tensed
* Takes pride in oneself
* Has reputation
* Easily consoled
* Honest
* Concern about people's feelings
* Tactful
* Friendly
* Approachable
* Very emotional
* Tempramental and unpredictable
* Moody and easily hurt
* Witty and sarky
* Sentimental
* Not revengeful
* Forgiving but never forgets
* Dislike nonsensical and unnecessary things
* Guides others physically and mentally
* Sensitive and forms impressions carefully
* Caring and loving
* Treats others equally
* Strong sense of sympathy
* Wary and sharp
* Judge people through observations
* Hardworking
* No difficulties in studying
* Loves to be alone
* Always broods about the past and the old friends
* Likes to be quiet
* Homely person
* Waits for friends
* Never looks for friends
* Not aggressive unless provoked
* Prone to having stomach and dieting problems
* Loves to be loved
* Easily hurt but takes long to recover
* Overly concerned
* Puts in effort in work

AUGUST

* Loves to joke
* Attractive
* Suave and caring
* Brave and fearless
* Firm and has leadership qualities
* Knows how to console others
* Too generous and egoistic
* Taked high pride of oneself
* Thirsty for praises
* Extraodinary spirit
* Easily angered
* Angry when provoked
* Easily jealous
* Observant
* Careful and cautious
* Thinks quickly
* Independent thoughts
* Loves to lead and to be led
* Loves to dream
* Talented in the arts, music and defence
* Sensitive but not petty
* Poor resistance against illnesses
* Learns to relax
* Hasty and rushy
* Romantic
* Loving and caring
* Loves to make friends

SEPTEMBER

* Suave and compromising
* Careful, cautious and organised
* Likes to point out people's mistakes
* Likes to criticize
* Quiet but able to talk well
* Calm and cool
* Kind and sympathetic
* Concerned and detailed
* Trustworthy, loyal and honest
* Does work well
* Sensitive
* Thinking
* Good memory
* Clever and knowledgeable
* Loves to look for information
* Must control oneself when criticising
* Able to motivate oneself
* Understanding
* Secretive
* Loves sports, leisure and travelling
* Hardly shows emotions
* Tends to bottle up feelings
* Choosy especially in relationships
* Loves wide things
* Systematic

OCTOBER

* Loves to chat
* Loves those who loves him
* Loves to takes things at the centre
* Attractive and suave
* Inner and physical beauty
* Does not lie or pretend
* Sympathetic
* Treats friends importantly
* Always making friends
* Easily hurt but recovers tough
* Bad tempered
* Selfish
* Seldom helps unless asked
* Daydreamer
* Very opinionated
* Does not care of what others think
* Emotional
* Decisive
* Strong clairvoyance
* Loves to travel, the arts and literature
* Soft-spoken, loving and caring
* Romantic
* Touchy and easily jealous
* Concerned
* Loves outdoors
* Just and fair
* Spendthrift and easily influenced
* Easily lose confidence

NOVEMBER

* Has a lot of ideas
* Difficult to fathom
* Thinks forward
* Unique and brilliant
* Extraodinary ideas
* Sharp thinking
* Fine and strong clairvoyance
* Can become good doctors
* Careful and cautious
* Dynamic in personality
* Secretive
* Inquisitive
* Knows how to dig secrets
* Always thinking
* Less talkative but amiable
* Brave and generous
* Patient
* Stubborn and hard-hearted
* If there is a will, there is a way
* Determined
* Never give up
* Hardly become angry unless provoked
* Loves to be alone
* Thinks differently from others
* Sharp-minded
* Motivates oneself
* Does not appreciates praises
* High-spirited
* Well-built and tough
* Deep love and emotions
* Romantic
* Uncertain in relationships
* Homely
* Hardworking
* High abilities
* Trustworhty
* Honest and keeps secrets
* Not able to control emotions
* Unpredictable

DECEMBER

* Loyal and generous
* Patriotic
* Active in games and interactions
* Impatient and hasty
* Ambitious
* Influential in organisations
* Fun to be with
* Loves to socialise
* Loves praises
* Loves attention
* Loves to be loved
* Honest and trustworthy
* Not pretending
* Short tempered
* Changing personality
* Not egoistic
* Takes high pride in oneself
* Hates restrictions
* Loves to joke
* Good sense of humor
* Logical

How to Buy a Laptop

2007-11-04T19:55:00.000+05:30

The world is fast moving on to laptops from desktop computers. And we get thousands of queries as to which laptop to buy or what laptop would be the best. Well, for most of it, you can log on to Tech2 to check out the latest reviews and suggestions for laptops. But with so many laptop companies and new variants launched every day, it’s almost an impossible task to choose the 'perfect' one for you. Besides, unlike other products, laptops in India have different configurations as compared to an exactly similar model of the same company but in a different country like the

. So it wouldn’t be all that helpful to look at the review of a laptop on the internet which is reviewed in a different country. Remember most popular brands like HP, Dell, Acer, Toshiba sell all over the world.

So to combat all the mental agony and help you make a safe decision, we make you the expert yourself! In the following article we show you simple steps, with which you can narrow down the best laptop in just a couple of minutes.

Please note that the steps are in no order of importance since the criteria for selection may differ from person to person.

Step 1: Processor
This is the aspect to which most of us place the greatest importance. For general computing needs such as web surfing, email, using word and excel, listening to music and watching movies, even a Celeron processor from Intel or Sempron from AMD is good enough. however if you work entails processor intensive tasks like encoding a movie or playing 3D games or maybe rendering a image, you would require a powerful processor.

The best processor lineup is the Core 2 Duo series. Its predecessor the Core Duo series is also very able and most of the laptops in the Rs. 50,000 range that boast of Intel dual core processor will surely be a Core Duo instead of Core 2 Duo. The eternal question remains - what’s the difference ? Well, Core 2 Duo is slightly faster in general applications but you will see a considerable improvement in performance, more to the tune of 10 to 20% in 3D applications and media encoding tasks. That’s the reason why most big manufacturers like Dell and HP use a Core Duo processor in their mainstream laptops, those that come up to Rs. 50,000 laptops. And use a Core 2 Duo processors in their powerful desktop replacements laptops that cost above Rs. 70,000. So if your budget's to the tune of Rs. 50,000 don’t go scurrying around for a Core 2 Duo processor in the name of having the latest processor which unnecessarily adds to your cost (Dell gives you the option of going for a Core 2 Duo processor in their mainstream 640M and 6400 series but with a minimum upgrade cost of Rs. 5,000). Please note, if you're budget is around Rs. 40,000, it is better to go for a laptop powered by AMD’s mobile processors, most preferably the Turion 64 (MK-36). In fact Dell, which was so very pro-Intel, until recently, has only AMD processors for their entry level Inspiron laptops.

Step 2: RAM
We consider this very important. It’s better to trade in for more RAM than a more powerful processor. 512MB should be the minimum. With Windows Vista already out, we recommend 1GB.

Step 3: Screen
Now a days you have the option between a wide-screen or a regular screen for laptops. Wide-screen is good for watching movies and playing games. Another variation is the type of screen—normal or glossy. Again glossy screens are good for movies and gaming since the images looks richer with more vibrant colors and sharper contrast.

Normal Screen Type vs Glossy Screen Type—On the right hand side glossy screen laptop you can see the reflection of the keyboard on the screen

Glossy screens, however, reflect much more light and in an office environment which is very bright especially with many overhead lights, it can get irritating. So if you want to get a laptop purely for work, we recommend going for the regular ones i.e. with a matte finish. In fact manufacturers such as HP have mainstream laptops with wide and glossy screens while their business range has non-wide and regular matte finish ones.

15-inch normal screen vs a 14.1-inch wide-screen laptop

Step 4: In-built speakers
If you are relying on the in-built speakers of your laptop for listening to music and watching movies, we recommend you to do the following. Take a pen drive and load a couple of your favorite music tracks. Every laptop on display will have a USB port with the Windows operating system on it. Just plug in the drive and use Windows Media Player to play the tracks. Then push the volume to its maximum and decide whether its loud enough for you. You would also need to see whether the sound cracks at the peak volume, which means that if it does you will have to lower the volume. The loudness is particularly important with movies wherein it becomes difficult to listen to dialogs at lower volume levels. HP laptops come with in-built Altec Lansing Speakers which are very good. Some models from Toshiba come with in-built Harmon Kardon speakers, which is a superior name in the world of audio.

Step 5: Added Extra’s—Bluetooth, Card Reader and Carry Bag
Many laptops offer in-built Bluetooth and card reader. Though anything extra is always welcome don’t make it the sole, or as a matter of fact, an important basis for selection. Remember you can get a good external card reader for as less as Rs. 200 and a Bluetooth dongle for around Rs. 300. Besides these, external devices are very small in size and can be easily carried along in your carry case.

Conversely, look for deals that bundle a good laptop carrying bag. Good laptop bags can cost anything above Rs. 1500. We particularly like Compaq and HP carry cases (Compaq belongs to HP and caters to the value segment). These bags are from a popular laptop company called 'Targus'.

Step 6: Operating System and drivers
Many manufacturers sell their entry level models without an operating system. The reason is pretty obvious. Most of the buyers want to cut the cost of Windows (barring the guys who plan to run Linux) and install a pirated copy. Our take on this is very neutral. We leave it to you, whatever you want to do. But, in case you are going in for a laptop without an operating system and later plan to install Windows on it, don’t forget to take the windows drivers from the vendor you purchased the laptop. For a novice it can get difficult locating the drivers online, in fact even on the manufacturers website it can be very confusing. Another thing to keep in mind when you are going for a laptop without an OS (or in plain terms, without Windows) is that you will not get support from the manufacturer for Windows related problems. So in case you don’t know why your laptop is acting funny, you will have to reach your local PC guy to help you. In most conditions you will end up buying an annual maintenance contract worth Rs. 2000, which is more than half the cost of an original copy of Windows XP Home. So at the end of the day, the equation is pretty even. But an original copy will give you unrestricted updates and you will also get support for it from the manufacturer.