SanDisk's 128GB SD card

It's flash card season at CES (especially given the shutterbug boost by the conjoined Photo Marketing Association show), and SanDisk has a contribution with high-capacity mid-range SDXC cards.

The two SanDisk Extreme models, 64GB and 128GB, can transfer data at 45MBps. That's less than half the speed of the company's top-end Extreme Pro line of SD cards at 95MBps, but it should be good enough for many photographers and videographers.
The high capacity comes with a price premium--prices for the cards are $200 and $400--but could be useful for those shooting lots of video or traveling away from a computer. And if you're shooting raw photos--my camera's weigh in at 30MB apiece, typically--this card will hold more than 4,000 still images.
The cards are available now, SanDisk said (flying in the face of the CES vaporware trend).
The cards, with the UHS-I interface, are up to the chore of capturing 3D video in high-definition 1080p video, Sandisk said.
Also at CES, SanDisk rival Lexar announced faster but more expensive UHS-I cards, including a 64 gb
model that reaches 90MB/sec and a 128GB model that reaches 60MB/sec.
And on a more ethereal plane, Sony announced the first examples of a new flash card format called XQD. It offered 16GB and 32GB models of the cards, which so far work only in Nikon's new flagship D4 SLR.
The CompactFlash Association developed the new format as a sequel to CF. XQD offers faster data transfer speeds--125MBps in Sony's case--with faster speeds to come.

ipad 3

Rumored three iPad model lineup could cut entry price to $299

Apple's iPad 2 lineup. 

The rumored expansion of iPad models this year may reduce the price of entry for owning an Apple tablet, if a new report is to be believed.
Despite having its report on Apple planning to triple its iPad lineup this year firmly rebuffed by many onlookers, Taiwan-based tech site DigiTimes today reiterated that assessment, also claiming that the change could bring big price cuts at the low end.
In a research report issued earlier today, the site once again asserted that Apple plans to expand its lineup of iPads by adding models that serve the "high-end segment" and "the midrange," while continuing to offer the iPad 2.
"With the existing iPad 2, the Apple tablet series may cover all price segments--from entry-level to high-end. Apple's pricing strategy for its iPad series is crucial to the tablet market. It remains to be seen at what price level Apple will set its entry-level iPad. For Wi-Fi-only models, U.S. $299, U.S. $349 or U.S. $399 may all be possible," the outlet said.
A $299 iPad has been available before, but there were caveats galore. It was Apple's first-generation device, and it only sold at fire sale prices through third-party carrier stores following the introduction of Apple's second-generation model.
Since then, competitors have emerged, including Amazon.com and its Kindle Fire, which made waves near the end of last year, selling for $199. While not sporting as big of a display, and missing a handful of hardware features found on the iPad, it sells for less than half the price of Apple's current entry-level iPad, with reports pegging sales at 1 million units a week during December.
Apple has maintained the same pricing structure since the introduction of the iPad in 2010, offering Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models of the tablet at different pricing tiers for its 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. The entry-level 16GB model with Wi-Fi starts at $499, with each additional tier of storage, plus optional 3G networking, tacking on costs scaling up to $829.
One important consideration is the cost of producing the iPad. A teardown of the iPad 2 by IHS-owned iSupply last year estimated the total cost of Apple's two 32GB models to start at $326.60, with manufacturing costs pushing that total north of $333. iSuppli lists the LCD screen as the most expensive part of the tablet, at $127. Costs could have certainly come down between then and now, but Apple is expected to be utilizing panels with considerably higher pixel density in the next iPad, something that does not come cheap.
Apple has been known to make considerable price cuts on its products, though such moves have been few and far between. The shortlist includes the $200 price cut on the original iPhone, a move that came a little more than two months after its introduction and infuriated early buyers, leading to Apple offering iTunes gift cards as an apology. There was also the $500 price cut on the solid-state version of its first-generation MacBook Air.
The suggested iPad price cut comes alongside price reductions on two high-profile tablets in recent days, with Sony knocking $100 off the price of its S series tablet over the weekend, and Research In Motion dropping the price of its entire line of PlayBook tablets to $299, down from its $499 starting point.
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BlackBerry Shadow

BlackBerry Shadow Concept Runs WebOS on Top of Dual Core ARM15 CPU

We all know that Research in Motion and its BlackBerry models are in deep, deep trouble, so salvation could come from either getting bought by Microsoft or buying a dying platform such as webOS. The latter was imagined by Bob Freking, who envisions a BlackBerry concept phone called Shadow, that runs HP/Palm’s webOS platform.

This model will still include functions from BB OS, BBM included here. BlackBerry Shadow runs on top of an ARM15 dual core processor at 1 GHz and it features an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED Flash. The designer mentions that this handset incorporates glow lines n the back that can read the user’s thoughts, so how cool is that? I guess this is more of a mood sensing feature than actual mind reading… Social networking is also included on the BlackBerry Shadow, as well as a 5 megapixel front camera with flash for video chat.
ackBerry with strong social networking features? I’ll let you decided… Also, notice that the phone comes with an edge to edge display that’s probably around 4 to 4.5 inches in diagonal…

HTC Cemile

HTC Cemile 1080p Display Phone Runs Android 4.0 With HTC Sense 4.0
hi friends i am back with this new concept phone from htc called HTC Cemile .
This name was chosen as a tribute to the girl the designer loves. HTC Cemile uses a full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel display with a 4.8 inch diagonal, thus becoming the largest Android smartphone out there, unless you count the Galaxy Note as a handset.

This concept HTC also comes with a 16 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, a front 2 megapixel camera, NFC support, Bluetooth 4.0 and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense UI 4.0. The phone relies on a 2500mAh Li-Akku battery for juicing up the machine and the specs list also includes HSPA+ connectivity, LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and 60GHz support (a new wireless technology). HTC Cemile adopts a metallic case as chassis and it provides 32GB of flash memory for storage purposes.
It also has changeable virtual buttons, that are easy to tweak, courtesy of a special feature from HTC. The handset also gets Wide IO Mobile RAM, a next generation 30nm type of RAM memory, with 50% less power usage compared to the equivalent DDR2 sticks. Also you must know that Cemile is supposed to ship with Beats Audio with Solo earphones. I imagine that the design of this device is pretty thin, looking at this pictures, something like 8mm or so. Fancy this smartphone?

Samsung Galaxy S3 specs reveiled

According to the latest reports, the Galaxy S III is slated to be unveiled during the Mobile World Congress starting in February 2012. Another interesting thing is that the smartphone will be coming with 3D technology.
We are not talking about the mere 3D display that’s abundant in today’s devices. Samsung, the electronics giant is reported to be trying to incorporate the 3D technology as a whole in the Galaxy S III, rather than just the display.

In short, the latest Samsung handset will be coming with a 3D camera that has the ability to capture 3D photos and videos. Along with this, the smartphone can be integrated with 3D TVs, which are popular now.
So far it is rumored that the Galaxy S III will be sporting a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED HD display with 1280 x 720 resolutions. A 1.8GHz dual-core processor is supposed to power the device from the inside, although recent reports suggest that a 2GHz quad-core Exynos 4412 processor will be powering the smartphone.
The handset should obviously be running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. Some of the other features include 2GB RAM, 32GB built-in storage, 12-megapixel camera and LTE connectivity.
It’s still not clear whether the 3D technology will be seen in all the Galaxy S III smartphones or just this one variant of the smartphone. Some say that the rumored handset is the Galaxy S 3D which will arrive in the second half of 2012.

Huawei launches new modem 8586 Mi-Fi

The Huawei May not be well known for its smartphones, but it is one of the best known manufacturers in Brazil, when it comes to modem 3G. The company was one of those responsible to bring the technology to Brazil, along with Nokia, and Sony. Their modems have always been successful in all mobile operators in the country.

Now the company announces a new, its new HSDPA modem + Mi-Fi that works for up to 3 devices at the same time, with good connection – do not know if it would very well in Brazil with this internet of sorts, but in other countries as England, the result can be more satisfying. The Mi-Fi Modem 8586 is capable of increasing the initial speed of the Internet for up to 40%, with a capacity of 21.1 Mbps.

It comes with an OLED screen that shows the amount of data used in addition to showing the current speed of your Internet connection, which can be activated by a specific button. Unlike modems with USB, it comes with a charger, making it even more portable than its predecessors. It is not known whether he will be released in Brazil, and even if I doubt that your connection makes it so special. Sorry for the sincerity, but unfortunately such power means nothing without the infrastructure.

Windows Phone 7 based Nokia Phone Coming March 8

The Windows Phone 7 platform has a heap of potential but still feels like a work-in-progress project. To fix features and as well as to add them, Microsoft will liberate an update sometime in March. The fresh update would consist of new features such as Internet Explorer 9 and multitasking. Somewhat critical missing features such as copy-paste will also be added to the platform. The platform will also support CDMA, so Microsoft can expand into more markets.

Microsoft has been in the news for their new partnership with Nokia. With the two giants working together, Microsoft cannot pay for to be the weak link. Steve Ballmer showed off the new Windows Phone 7 update along with a revelation of the Internet Explorer 9 browser on it beating Safari on the Apple iPhone 4. There weren’t too many other things mentioned about the new update. That’s not a good thing allowing for that the new platform has a long way to go and critics might have quite a few things to say about it. The event even had Nokia CEO Stephen Elop come on stage and mention why the partnership with Microsoft was a move in the right direction.

With so little being added and Nokia Windows 7 phones coming soon, we’re hoping Microsoft will get its act together in time.

HTC to take control of Beats Electronics

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC is paying $309 million for a 51 percent share in Beats Electronics, maker of high-end headphones. Beats Electronics is well known for its partnership with music producer and rapper Dr. Dre.

The Beats deal is the fifth acquisition of HTC this year and it will allow the company to integrate its sound technology into HTC smartphones. Like other phone makers that use the Android OS, HTC is trying to differentiate its phones from competitors like Motorola and Samsung.

HTC said that it will release smartphones that incorporate the technology of Beats by the end of the year.

In an interview Beats Electronics chairman and music mogul Jimmy Iovine said, “We are going to be in business with HTC and they’re going to help us and were going to help them in every way they can. And you’ll see Beats audio in just about every phone or tablet they want it to be in, but they know what we’ve built and respect the brand and will help us continue to innovate and push Beats further.”

Beats Electronics has an ongoing deal with Hewlett Packard (HP), which puts its technology into the HP TouchPad and PCs. HTC will have exclusive use of its technology for smartphones.

The latest figures reported by Gartner, a market research company, reveal that sales of smartphones increased to 107.7 million units in Q2, up 74 percent over the year. Android-powered smartphones has a 43.4 percent market share, up from last year’s 17.2 percent.

Thunderbolt vs. USB 3.0

Ever since Intel announced Thunderbolt and made it exclusively available to Macs, Windows users have been wondering if they are missing out. The truth is: yes, they are, big time. I've been working with the first Thunderbolt storage device, the Pegasus R6 from Promise, and find it to be the fastest consumer-grade storage device out there, period. (Stay tuned for my full review coming up soon.)

On the other hand, since Macs generally don't support USB 3.0, which has been out for a long time and is becoming more and more popular in the PC world, Mac users have also been missing out quite a bit. Many people are wondering which is better, Thunderbolt or USB 3.0. The answer, in terms of storage applications, is neither. Consumers should really have both. The current separation of the two standards is a lose-lose situation for Windows and Mac users alike.

Here's why

Thunderbolt is slated to offer a speed of 10Gbps (which is about 1.2GBps). Real-world storage products generally offer much less than that, but still boast very fast data throughput. The Pegasus R6, for instance, is much faster than even a SATA 3 solid-state drive. And that's not a surprise, because the top speed of the SATA 3 standard, which is currently the fastest standard for an internal storage controller in a consumer-grade computer, is just 6Gbps (768MBps).

The Pegasus R6 hosts six SATA 3 internal hard drives. The reason it can achieve much faster throughput speeds than the standard (up to 800MBps as claimed by Promise) is because these drives are set up in RAID configurations that aggregate their individual throughput speeds into one combined speed that's much faster than that of each drive.

So for now, there's no point in making a Thunderbolt storage device that's made of just one internal drive. In this case its speed would be just the same as that of the internal drive, which is again 6Gbps or slower. Even in the case of the Pegasus R6, when connected to a Thunderbolt-enabled MacBook Pro, the transfer speed is basically that of the laptop's internal drive--much slower than what the external drive can do.

As it stands, unless you have a bunch of Pegasuses daisy-chained to one another and move data between them, you'll never get to see the drive's top speed when it comes to real-world data transferring. And that would be OK if investing in a Thunderbolt storage device wasn't a big deal, but it is. The cheapest version of the Pegasus R6 costs around $1,500. That raises the question: why should you invest in such an expensive storage device just to have its performance bogged down by your computer? Maybe because you don't have a choice.

Note that currently only the latest versions of the MacBook Pro and the iMac support Thunderbolt. While Thunderbolt is compatible with Apple's Mini DisplayPort (meaning you can host a Mini DisplayPort-compliant LCD via a Thunderbolt port), a Thunderbolt storage device won't work with existing Mini DisplayPorts.

On the other hand, USB 3.0 is slated to offer a speed of 5Gbps (640MBps), slightly slower than SATA 3 (6Gbps). This means you can use it to host just one internal drive without worrying that the drive itself is the bottleneck of the external storage device. And you don't have to worry that your computer's internal storage is the bottleneck, either, unless it runs a SATA 2-based drive.

In real-world testing, the sustained speed of a USB 3.0 external drive tops out at around 110MBps. Though this is for sure slower than a Thunderbolt device, anything that's more than 100MBps is plenty fast for most applications, even demanding ones.

The best thing about a USB 3.0 storage device is that you know for sure you'll get the most out of your investment, which is not much to begin with. A typical USB 3.0 external hard drive costs around $100 and offers terabytes of storage space. USB 3.0 storage devices can also be of any configuration, from portable to multiple volumes, as the device doesn't need RAID configuration to offer the top performance of the USB 3.0 standard.

That said, Apple's current lack of support for USB 3.0 means that Mac users have much more limited storage options and are forced to invest in a storage solution that is currently overkill in terms of performance and is, possibly, overpriced. It also just doesn't make sense that USB 3.0 is left out. After all, Mac computers already come with USB 2.0 ports, which have the same physical shape as USB 3.0, and USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices can be used interchangeably.

The lack of Thunderbolt in the PC world for now, on the other hand, means that PC users don't have access to an external storage technology that for the first time surpasses a computer's internal storage in terms of throughput speed. Hopefully this will change next year. For now, just in case you're wondering, installing Windows on the latest MacBook Pro (and the iMac) via Lion's Boot Camp won't provide support for Thunderbolt, either.

Macbook Air 11-inch

Laptop Macbook Air 11-inch

Specifications

Rs 72,900

www.apple.com/in

Weight: 1.06 kg, Processor: 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; Display: 11.6-inch, 1366x768; Memory: 2 GB; Solid-state drive: 128 GB; Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 320M; Connectivity: Wi-Fi n, Bluetooth.

Contact : Apple India

Phone: 080-41409000

EMAIL :indiasales@mac.com

 

The new 11-inch Macbook Air is one of Apple’s most interesting launches to date. Apple has so far famously refused to enter the netbook game, choosing instead to give users the MacBook Air last year, an unbelievably thin and light system that still had a regular notebook’s screen and keyboard. This refresh now gives users a choice of screen sizes, and also marks Apple’s first small-screen offering since the much-loved 12-inch iBook and PowerBook models were retired without replacements in 2006.

The most interesting factor here is that the entry-level 11-inch MacBook Air costs the same amount as an entry-level Macbook. Apart from the obvious size and weight differences, the Air comes with a comparatively slower CPU, only 64 GB of solid-state storage, non-upgradeable RAM, no DVD drive or SD card reader (the 13-inch Air does have this), a metal body, no Ethernet port, and half the battery life. Both offer Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi N connectivity, and come with Mac OS X and the iLife suite as standard. Surprisingly, the Air’s 11.6-inch screen runs at a higher resolution of 1366x768 pixels than the MacBook’s 1280x800. This raises some interesting questions about which option is better value for money—buyers will be divided over which one is the better choice for them.

 

Looks and usage

The 11-inch Air is 1.7 cm thick at its thickest point and weighs just a hair over 1 kg, making it easy to slip it into pretty much any backpack, sling, or even handbag. It will undoubtedly be popular with frequent fliers, road warriors, college students, and anyone who’s ever suffered shoulder ache from carrying a heavy laptop around every day. It isn’t the most comfortable for extended use though—while Apple promises the keyboard is full sized, we found it a bit too shallow for comfort. The body is also so small that your wrists are likely to rest right against the device’s front edge, which isn’t comfortably rounded off.  The trackpad is typically oversized, but is centered to the Macbook’s body rather than to the keyboard, so your palms will drift across it quite often. Finally, the high-res screen is just a tiny bit too cramped

Connectivity is improved with the addition of a second USB port, thankfully spaced on the right edge so oversized plugs don’t block both ports. There are even stereo speakers, as opposed to the older Air’s single mono one. Our review unit was the more expensive one with 128 GB of storage which costs Rs 12,000 more than the base 64 GB option, so anyone who wants to carry even a regular-sized music and movie library will end up carrying an external hard drive everywhere too. One minor inconvenience we found was the lack of a keyboard backlight—something we’ve grown very used to on Apple machines.

 

In ordinary usage, we found the new baby Air to be a delight. No netbook so far has felt as well-rounded and easy to carry. On the flip side though, the hardware seems to be only just about capable of running OS X; even the simple dock animations sometimes felt laggy. Ordinary tasks such as Web browsing work just fine, but graphics- and CPU-intensive tasks performed in iPhoto and Garage Band can quickly bog this system down, so we wouldn’t recommend trying any heavy Photoshop or multimedia work. That said, the solid-state drive affords unbelievably fast boot and shutdown times, and resuming from standby takes barely a seconds. We didn’t benchmark the Air with our usual Windows-based benchmarks, since it’s unlikely that anyone will dual-boot with only 64 or 128 GB of hard drive space, and the Mac experience depends on tight hardware and software integration.

Battery life was a bit of a disappointment. The 11-inch model is rated at five hours of continuous usage with Wi-Fi enabled, but we found this to be a bit of an optimistic figure. The Air’s battery also famously depletes faster depending on what software is installed, particularly things like Flash that keep the CPU and graphics processors churning. It’s unrealistic to think that people are going to go very long without seeing something wrong on their favorite websites and following the instructions to install Flash, so we hope that future software updates will at least help slow the drain. Apple also touts a new sleep state that allows the Air to remain suspended for up to 30 days, during which it will also resume instantly when the lid is opened. We did notice surprisingly little battery drain while asleep, but the claim of instant resumes is a bit exaggerated. Those who need longer battery life might consider the 13-inch Air, which is rated at 7 hours.

Verdict

The new MacBook Air gives us a glimpse into the future of Apple’s designs: innovations seen on one model usually make it to all the others, so we can expect the same solid-state storage and maybe even better battery life in the next generation of MacBook Pros. Once low-voltage CPUs become a bit more powerful and the price of flash memory hits parity with regular hard drives, it’s possible that there won’t even need to be a seperate Air line, and the successors to today’s models will simply replace the bulky MacBook line, serving everyone’s basic home and student needs. Those who need an optical drive or better connectivity will always have the MacBook Pro as an option. On the other hand, those who need an even lighter or simpler device have the iPad.

The close ties between Apple’s hardware and its Mac OS will be all the more apparent with the impending Mac App Store launch, which will bring iPhone-like simplicity to finding and downloading software as early as January 2011. Previews of OS X 10.7, which releases next year, indicate even more iOS-inspired touches including an app launcher and tighter trackpad gestures. The baby Air is already just barely larger than an iPad, so with next year’s software update as well as its keyboard and USB ports, it could be just the right mix of comfort and portability that people find lacking in the iPad.

 For now, the 11-inch Air occupies a space that makes it way more than a netbook, but at a way higher price. If you’re looking for something ultraportable just for Web surfing, you’d have to really consider whether the Air is worth the money when there are dozens of netbooks and even full-sized laptops that you could get for a lot less. If you need a Mac for work, the cost of upgrades would mean you’re spending as much as you would on a much more capable MacBook Pro. The future holds many tantalizing possibilities, but for now this machine is just a bit too underpowered for our liking. Still, the new 11-inch Air is undeniably gorgeous and is a valid option for those who want an ultraportable and can afford not to look at the price tag.

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New Smartphone from Samsung to Boast Glasses-free 3D Display

The latest buzz in the android world is that Samsung is going to release yet another Smartphone dubbed as Galaxy 3D. And what makes id different from others is that it comes with a glasses-free 3D display. The Android Smartphone is expected to hit the stores by the end of this year according to the rumors.

The Samsung Galaxy 3D will sport a 4.3 inch 3D LCD display and adding to the gossip is the news that it will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and run a 1.2Ghz Samsung Exynos processor. The Smartphone will also feature twin 8 MP cameras. This Smartphone would be the third such one after the HTC EVO 3D and the LG Optimus 3D Smartphones.
The twin 8 MP cameras are sensor loaded which means the Smartphone would allow the users to record 3D in full HD resolutions. To support that, the mobile phone will supposedly have enough RAM dedicated for recording full HD 3D and also playback for the content.
As of now, there’s no official information regarding the price and the exact release date for this much awaited Android Smartphone from Samsung.

Acer Iconia Tab A100

It has been a long time since Acer has announced their works on the 7-inch Iconia A100 Honeycomb tablet and ever since mobile fanatics all over have been waiting for its availability. It seems that after the long wait the latest Honeycomb tablet from Acer is finally scheduled to land in the stores by August.

The Android is said to be powered by 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor and it has 512MB of RAM while also featuring a 1024×600 pixel resolution. It will most probably be launched with Android 3.2 as it the only Honeycomb version that is better suited for Androids with small screens.
Other features include: micro USB 2.0; a 5 MP and 2MP rear and front cameras; capacitive multi-touch support, micro HDMI, built-in flash memory storage with microSD slot expansion; Wi-Fi n; and, Bluetooth 2.1.
However, there is no word yet about the exact launch date for the Iconia Tab A100 which is presumably priced at $300.

Tech Facts

The first computer company to register for a domain name was Digital Equipment Corporation.

The 'Dilbert Zone' Web site was the first syndicated comic strip site available on the Internet.

Butler Jeeves of the Internet site AskJeeves.com made its debut as a large helium balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in 2000.

Sun Microsystems sponsors NetDay, an effort to wire American public schools to the Internet, with help from the US government.

In Beijing, the Internet community has coined the word 'Chortal' as a shortened version of 'Chinese portal'.

Telnet is one of the oldest forms of Internet connections. Today, it is used primarily to access online databases.

Domain names can be really sell at high prices! The most expensive domain name was 'business.com', which was bought by eCompanies for $7.5 million in 1999.

The first ever ISP was CompuServe. It still exists, under AOL Time Warner.

On an average, each person receives 26.4 e-mails a day.

Ray Tomlinson, a scientist from Cambrige, introduced electronic mail in 1972. He used the @ to distinguish between the sender's name and network name in the e-mail address.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) was designed in 1973.

The Apple iTunes music store was introduced in the spring of 2003. It allows people to download songs for an affordable 99 cents each.

Satyam Online become the first private ISP in December 1998 to offer Internet connections in India.

The number of UK Internet users increase by an estimated 75 percent each year.

The Internet is the third-most used advertising medium in the world, closely catching up with traditional local newspapers and Yellow Pages.

It took 13 years for television to reach 50 million users- it took the Internet less than 4 years.

As of now, there are over 260 million people with Internet access worldwide.

1 out of 6 people used the Internet in North America and Europe, as per a 1999 survey.

The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute.

In 1946, the Merriam Webster Dictionary defined computer as 'a person who tabulates numbers; accountant; actuary; bookkeeper.'

An estimated 2.5 billion hours were wasted online last year as people waited for pages to download, according to a study sponsored by Nortel Networks.

AOL says spam is the number one complaint of its customers, and that it has to block over one billion unsolicited e-mails every day.

In 2002, the average Internet user received 3.7 spam messages per day. The total rose to 6.2 spam messages per day in 2002. By 2007, it is expected to reach 830 messages per day.

A terminology industry research firm called Basex says that unsolicited e-mail cost $ 20 billion in lost time and expenses worldwide in 2000.

In 2003 an Atlanta- base ISP called Earthlink won a lawsuit worth $16.4 million (US) against a spammer in Buffalo NY, and a $25 million (US) lawsuit against a spammer in Tennessee.