Breeze – The New Direction for Online and Mobile Banking
August 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Thanks to the vision of Standard Chartered Bank, a new concept for online and mobile banking was brought to fruition. With the new Breeze Mobile Banking platform, banking is being taken in a new direction, one with exciting possibilities not available anywhere else. The one complaint that people using online and mobile banking have shared is not having enough control over their money. After all, you work hard for the money you make and therefore, you have the right to be more involved with its management.
Because of the way in which the Breeze Mobile Banking solution was designed, you can accomplish the goal of managing your hard-earned money in an entirely new way. In addition, Breeze is extremely flexible and customizable, putting you in the driver’s seat for the way in which you view your accounts, handle money within the accounts, and track your money. As word spreads, the level of excitement is rising, with more and more people realizing this convenient service has just been made even better.
Currently, the Breeze Mobile Banking solution is offered online and through the iPhone banking app in Singapore and Malaysia with other Asian countries soon to follow. However, it will not be long before people around the world will have the pleasure of using the Breeze application. In addition, this application will soon be offered on the iPad, yet one more feature that makes this so different from other online and mobile banking endeavors.
During the brainstorming process, it was decided that Breeze Mobile Banking needed to accomplish two primary goals. First, it needed to be designed in such a way that it worked flawlessly with the iPhone. Second, the application had to be user-friendly, convenient, easy, and in a language that virtually anyone could understand. Using the criteria, the platform was developed and as a result, it now boasts a comprehensive interface coupled with robust features. This means that you can enjoy the simplicity of the application but also the power it provides.
When using Breeze with the iPhone, a splash screen provides a greeting to users that features four large buttons. Easy to see, the user would choose the operation and after pressing the corresponding button, logging into their mobile banking account would be possible using log-on credentials as if logging onto the internet. This process eliminates excessive and unnecessary steps, making this the most streamlined type of mobile banking in existence.
Virtually the very functions you could use online would also be available with the Breeze Mobile Banking solution. The only exception is that if you one or more additional accounts added to which money could be transferred, that would need to be handled online at http://www.breeze.standardcharter.com. All features associated with Breeze are extraordinary but one that has already received rave reviews is the one for e-check/e-cheques. With this, you can make check/cheque payments to anyone with only a few simple steps. However, this application overall is unlike anything you have ever seen and after signing up, it will change the way you bank forever.
Macbook Pro Updated and Long Awaited
April 13, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Nothing deserves the world quite like we will release the news is not a new product or update an existing product. Such is the case today as Apple announced that its 15 inch in 17 inch MacBook Pro models are now available with Intel’s Core i5 and i7 processors. This transition from the last crop of Core 2 Duo chips, which Apple introduced in the summer of last year, to Intel’s Core 2010 chips has caused quite the unprecedented wait, but at last we’re staring down a fresh crop of MacBook Pros and that makes everyone happy.
Apple consumers can pick between four standard models, three with a 15-inch display and one with a 17-inch display, according to Apple’s online store. The least expensive option is the 15-inch model with a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 for US$1,799. The high-end 15-inch model has a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 and costs $2,199. Apple expects to begin shipments of the new MacBook Pro immediately. And there will be demand as always with new Apple products. The 15″ model adds new display options: the normal, glossy 1440×900 screen, or a denser 1680×1050 panel with either glossy or matte coatings. The 17″ display is a glossy 1920×1200 monster. Users can also choose a high-resolution 1680 x 1050 pixels glossy or antiglare display, which will add $100 and $150, respectively, to the cost, according to the Apple Store.
RVs Go High-Tech
November 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
The age group believed by many to purchase RVs are no longer predominantly those in their 50s and 60s. With the advent of modern technology comes modern comforts for RVers which have attracted a new age group between 18 and 34. This is currently the fastest growing demographic, which has caused the market of RV sales to change. According to Lysa Christopher, the technology of modern RVs has advanced faster in the last couple years because of this new generation of RV owners, and has allowed for a needed change in the RV industry.
The new technological advancements built into RVs have geared more towards the sport utility crowd. This means the incorporation of garages built within the motorhome for motorcycles, ATVs, personalized watercraft and other outdoor toys for the much younger crowd.
These new high-tech RVs do not come at a inexpensive price to a potential buyer. According to Kevin Broom, the limitation of what can be created or added to an RV nowadays is only limited with your imagination. Flat-panel display HD TVs, and surround sound along with Internet access are just a few of the amenities that are commonplace within current model RVs.
If you want to go more lavish, you can add fireplaces, central vacuum systems and even saunas for those who have deep pockets. This in in many cases is more than most homeowners have with an established residency, and can cost quite a bit more than an average home would as well. And even more expensive is replacing or servicing these RV parts and gadgets when needed.
Along with these amenities have also come the challenges for finding places for these gadgets to fit within the RV. Most newer models feature large 26 inch to 42 inch screen LCD TVs which hide out of site with a specialized compartment built into the walls. These compartments open and the TV slides out at the owners will. This not only saves on space but also allows for these more expensive gadgets to be placed in safe housing when not in use.
For those who want Internet on the go, companies like MOTOsat, iNetvu and Magellan provide the necessary hardware for satellite as well as full GPS navigation. What can one look at paying for this service and hardware? For starters the price begins within the range of about $5000 for hardware, and service fees at approximately $60 per month which are recurring.
As it seems RVs are no longer a getaway home for those wanting to nap and relax, but rather a home away from home to stay involved with the modern technological advancements that keep humans ever so busy
