Repairing Corrupted USB Pen Drives with HP Format Utility

Recently one of my USB pen drive got corrupted. Windows 7 built in format utility was unable to format it. I tested it windows vista and windows xp. But it seems all kind of Windows operating systems are unable to handle this issue. The USB flash is Kingston manufacturer and it was 128GB that might be an expensive gadget for a lot of people these days. It was about 120 US $ when purchased, so loosing this device would be a not easy option for me, I started searching over google how to repair this kind of corrupted USB or how to repair corrupted usb pen drive.

In the mean time I also tested it via Ubuntu linux but it didn’t work for me. A lot of people recommended me right click my computer icon in windows and choose Manage option. Then go to disk management and delete the partition, change drive letter and then re format it, it didn’t work also. Another blog recommended me to check for file system errors in drive properties, that I was trying all day long and it didn’t work too. Then I found a recommendation by Martin Brinkmann at ghacks.net

Getting Adsense money in Saudi Arabia via Western Union

Finally on 21st July 2011, I have received my first Google Adsense payment via Western Union Quick Cash. Actually it was my second payment issued by Google Adsense. First payment was issued by check a few months ago. However I couldn't cash that check because Payee Name was not correct in that. Google Adsense suggested me to close my Adsense account and apply for a new one. I did the same way and Google Adsense sent my balance amount with wrong payee name. That check is still with me & it is more than 6 months old now. So I don’t expect I could cash it anymore.

Later on I created another account and it was approved hardly, this time I submitted correct Payee Name as per my local documents and also changed payment method from “Check” to “Western Union Quick Cash”

When my Google Adsense income reached 10 SU $, Google Adsense sent me a Pin via my postal address. That reached to me within 2, 3 weeks then I added that PIN into my account. That verified my physical existence to Google Adsense people. After that upon reaching 100 US $ balance finally I found that my payment was sent on 25th of the month.

As per my selection this time Payment was sent via Wester Union Quick Cash. I visited Western Union website and try to locate my payment with MTCN and sender name but website has give me following error.

How to set OsCommerce Directory Permissions

As per oscommerce default. You should set following directory permissions via any FTP client e.g Filezilla. Please do the following steps.

• After installation delete install folder.
• Reset the permissions on /includes/configure.php to 644 (if you are still getting the warning message at the top set configure.php to 444 which is read only - this happens on some servers that have been updated for security reasons).
• Set the permissions on /images directory to 777.
• Reset the permissions on /admin/includes/configure.php to 644.
• Create the dir /admin/backups and set the permissions to 777.
• Set the permissions on /admin/images/graphs directory to 777.
• Set the permissions on /admin directory to 755.

You need to .htaccess your /admin directory so that it is password protected. You can use the password manager in your server admin area like cpanel.

More on Oscommerce

• Reset Password in OsCommerce
• How to Check OsCommerce Version

Windows Phone 7 disadvantages

Windows Phone 7 is latest mobile operating system developed by Microsoft. The User interface in Windows Phone 7 is dramatically changed from previous versions of Windows Mobile operating systems. However it has some serious disadvantages over other latest operating systems like Android OS and iOS 4. Microsoft has removed a few features from Windows Phone 7 OS probabaly for security purposes. However these precautionary measures made Windows Phone 7 an orthodox operating system. (That's what I think). GSM Arena has pointed out following WP7-specific limitations of WP7.

Mobile Phones and Smart Devices Pricing in Saudi Arabia July 2011

Here are the prices of various Smartphone Brands from Saudi Arabian Market. I have collected these prices from local market, different retailer's websites and magazines. I hope you will like this info.

Nokia Mobile Phones Prices July 2011 (Saudi Arabia)

#	Mobile Phone Model	Price in Saudi Riyals
1	Nokia C7	1120 SR
2	Nokia N8	1430 SR
3	Nokia E72	990 SR
4	Nokia E7	1760 SR
5	Nokia X3-02	475 SR
6	Nokia C6	865 SR
7	Nokia 5130	290 SR
8	Nokia 6700	565 SR
9	Nokia C3	390 SR
10	Nokia X2	315 SR
11	Nokia X2-01	295 SR
12	Nokia C5	530 SR
13	Nokia 2690	220 SR
14	Nokia 7230	385 SR
15	Nokia E6	1530 SR
16	Nokia X3	420 SR
17	Nokia C1-01	175 SR
18	Nokia E5	665 SR
19	Nokia N97 MINI	1060 SR
20	NokiaC3-01	525 SR
21	Nokia C2-01	280 SR
22	Nokia 5030	125 SR
23	Nokia 2700	245 SR
24	Nokia 2330	165 SR
25	Nokia 5250	440 SR
26	NokiaC6-01	995 SR
27	NokiaX6 8G	895 SR
28	Nokia 5230	520 SR
29	Nokia 1280	75 SR
30	Nokia 1800	95 SR
31	Nokia 1616	95 SR
32	Nokia E72	1020 SR
33	Nokia E52	760 SR
34	Nokia C1	110 SR
35	Nokia E63	615 SR
36	Nokia C5-03	630 SR

Nokia Mobile Prices in Pakistan July 2011

As compared to May 2011 Prices current prices of Nokia Mobile phones has been increased in majority of models, however prices are decreased in few X Series models as well. This is because of Pakistani currency devaluation or because of boom in International market, I cannot say anthing. Here are the prices.

Nokia Mobile Phone Prices in Pakistan

Mobile Picture	Model No.	Price in Pak Ruppee
	Nokia 1202	Rs 2400
	Nokia 1203	Rs 2400
	Nokia 1208	Rs 2500
	Nokia 1209	Rs 2600
	Nokia 1280	Rs 1850
	Nokia 1616	Rs 2225
	Nokia 1662	Rs 2500
	Nokia 1680	Rs 2600
	Nokia 1800	Rs 2400
	Nokia 2220	Rs 4100
	Nokia 2690	Rs 5200
	Nokia 2700	Rs 6300
	Nokia 2710	Rs 9500
	Nokia 2730	Rs 6950
	Nokia 5030	Rs 2925
	Nokia 5130	Rs 7200
	Nokia 5230	Rs 13000
	Nokia 5233	Rs 11100
	Nokia 5250	Rs 10600
	Nokia 5330	Rs 15700
	Nokia 5530	Rs 17800
	Nokia 5800 Xpress Music	Rs 20500
	Nokia 6120	Rs 12000
	Nokia 6303i	Rs 10350
	Nokia 6600i	Rs 17175
	Nokia 6600 Slide	Rs 18900
	Nokia 6700 Classic	Rs 18700
	Nokia 6700 Slide	Rs 14700
	Nokia 7020	Rs 7800
	Nokia 7230	Rs 9450

Special Offers on Smartphones in Saudi Arabia June 2011

Nasa Smart Devices, a leading retailer of smartphones in Saudi Arabia recentaly launced special offers on several smartphones from HTC, BlackBerry and Apple. Please take a look at the flyer below. This offer was published at Nasa Smart Devices Blog.

HTC BlackBerry iPhone iPad2 and Samsung Prices in Saudi Arabia

I am publishing these prices little late, more than half month of June is passed now. This is because I was a little busy and was unable to find much time to collect these prices. So prices of HTC, BlackBerry, Samsung and Apple Smartphone in Saudi Arabia are here. These prices are collected from different shopping malls like Hyper Panda, Danube, Carrefour and Extra Stores.

• Newest release from HTC is HTC Sensation. It is not launced in the market yet, however it is expected soon with a price around (SR 2600 to SR 2800)
• Additionally another HTC Bundle (HTC Desire HD + HTC Wildfire + Car charger) is offered by Carrefour shopping malls in SR 2699

HTC

#	Smartphone Model	Price in Saudi Riyals
1	HTC Desire S	2199 SR
2	HTC 7 Mozart + HTC Wildfire (Special offer from Jarir Book Store)	2499 SR
3	HTC Incredible S	2490 SR
4	HTC HD mini	1490 SR
5	HTC Viva	650 SR
6	HTC Desire HD	2399 SR
7	HTC Desire	1649 SR
8	HTC Wildfire	999 SR
9	HTC HD2	2490 SR
10	HTC Wildfire S	1190 SR

HTC Desire HD vs iPhone 4 Video Review

Few months ago I published iPhone 4 vs HTC Desire HD Comparison Chart that become very popular among my blog visitors. It become one of my top posts during last few months. From that I observed, a lot of people are confused by the specifications of iPhone 4 and HTC Desire HD and they got difficulties in choosing better device to buy for themselves. Then I search it myself and found a very nice Video review done by gsmonlinepl. So I thought to share this video at my blog, so that people can get more idea on these devices (iPhone 4 and Desire HD). "ElNinoLalibre" who wrote one of most liked comments on the video says.

Apple iPhone is like Nintendo. Remember when Nintendo owned the gaming market and everyone thought it was unbeateable. Then came Sony and Microsoft and took over the gaming market. The same thing will happen to iPhone as HTC, Samsung etc close in. I still respect Apple since they have created this business, BUT I am confident that they will get out-thought by others. The iPhone is a great phone but the HTC Desire is superior in quality and performance.

Please take a look at the video below.

Saudi Arabia Mobile Phone Prices May 2011 (Nokia)

Below you can find a price list of Nokia Mobile Phones in Saudi Arabia. These prices have been collected from Palestine Street Jeddah. There might be a small variation in prices because these prices get changed everyday.
Update: For Recent Mobile Prices. Check this post at my blog.
http://yasirimran.blogspot.com/2012/02/nokia-mobile-prices-saudi-arabia-feb.html

Prices

Nokia Mobile Phone Prices in Saudi Arabia
Mobile Picture	Mobile Name.	Price in Saudi Riyal
	Nokia 1280	90 SR
	Nokia 1616	120 SR
	Nokia 1800	110 SR
	Nokia 2220	180 SR
	Nokia 2330	170 SR
	Nokia 2323	210 SR
	Nokia 2600	200 SR
	Nokia 2690	215 SR
	Nokia 2700	260 SR
	Nokia 2710	420 SR
	Nokia 2720	220 SR
	Nokia 2730	300 SR