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Categories Redefined!

Dear Users,

We have heard your feedback and acted promptly to redefine the categories display on Shophive. Instead of all the categories open, we have applied the Javascript collapsed version on the site. On load all the main categories are displayed and as clicked on, will reveal respective sub-categories.

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We value your feedback. Please let us know your thoughts on the change support@shophive.com

Filterize - Buy your next Laptop in Style!

The Shophive team is happy to announce a very innovative new feature in our website, Filterize! We are rolling it out for the Laptop section to see consumer reaction and get feedback. Please email all your comments on support@shophive.com

Please click on Here to get the page or on the homepage click on the banner.

Step 1:

The user is provided with multiple selection choices to select from. These are intelligent selections i.e., on selecting lets say Processor type, the whole data will be refreshed and all other selection boxes will only provide available possible selections.

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Data refresh in action:

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Step 2:

The user is provided with the available models based on the choices made i.e., possible models available against lets say selection of Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, Ram: 1GB etc.

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Finally, the user has the perfect laptop against his selection choices. We just can’t control the prices yet :)

I hope you enjoy this feature and we do strongly recommend its usage and feedback. Based on user feedback we will roll it out for all categories.

The shophive team!

A Trojan Horse in the Mac Land

You read us right, its true. A group of hackers are successful in getting into the Mac fortress. But there are few important things to note here.

  1. It only affected those people who accepted to download a fake Codec dmg
  2. When the app is mounted, they themselves agreed to install it

The payload of the Trojan was set to alter the DNS table to hacker sites. But innovation can be made, therefore the word is Caution to keep your eyes open and keep your fingers in control.

The links:

Leopard: Installation info

These are some first day remarks collected from the web on Leopard Installation. Overall the Tech community is thrilled with the new OS and it does deliver what was promised.

Screen shots of the whole process:
http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12554_22-172849.html

Adrian’s verdict about the installation:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=884

Blue Screen of Death (on Mac also)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/27/leopard_install_problems/

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Gardner/?p=2566

And some general advise:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=217

Shophive.com - Official E-Franchise of United Mobile

Dear Customers,

We are glad to announce that Shophive.com has been awarded Official E-Franchise status by United Mobiles, Pakistan’s largest & biggest Mobile Distributor. This is a milestone for Shophive.com and an exclusively lucrative step for consumers looking for Safe, Secure & Quick purchases online, yet price savvy.

Our commitment remains the same as ever, Click - Buy - Enjoy!

Definitive Guide for installing HP 1020 on Mac OS X

HP 1020

The HP LaserJet 1020 Printer, an excellent laser printer for the cost-conscious user, delivers high-quality LaserJet printing in a compact size, and at a price you can afford (at the time of writing this post Rs. 7990/-). The CD which comes in the box DOES NOT contain drivers for Mac OS X. On looking up for drivers at HP site, one comes to know that the printer is NOT supported by Mac OS X. But we made it working :)

Goolging the topic came up with many results, but Macworld forum provided the best support.The relevant portion is pasted below:

Heres a recap for everyone to Install HP LaserJet 1020 on Mac OSX.

1) Download; http://www.narc.ca/1601-LJ_1022_Series_OSX.dmg (Old version)
2) If you have anything for the HP 1020 in “/Library/Reciepts” delete it.
3) Delete anything for the HP 1020 in Printer in “Printer Setup Utility”
4) Add new printer in “Printer Setup Utility”, select HP LaserJet 1020, driver should come up, click ADD

Basically, the trick is we are installing HP 1022 drivers which are available for Mac OS X. Steps 2 and 3 are required if you have unsuccessfully tried to install anything from the CD.

The above method though worked like a charm on one macbook, but failed to even Install on another machine. After trying for few hours, we finally copy pasted the files which were installed on the first machine.

HP 1020 Installed driver

Paste this file under the folder tree as shown in the picture. For clarity, Under your Username, select library, open Printers folder. If you have not previously installed any driver, it will be empty.

HP 1020

Copy this Folder in the folder location as shown in the image above. The location is Macintosh HD > Library > Printers > HP > LaserJet > here!

This work around is pretty solid, but we do suggest to always purchase equipment which is Made to Run on Mac.

Leopard to Roar on Oct 26th!

Mac OS X

Apple fans!

Its confirmed, Apple next generation much-awaited OS X version 10.5 titled “Leopard” will be released on Oct. 26th.

Leopard contains major enhancements like Time Machine, Spaces and a list of “300″ unique features, which are touted as Vista killers. Have a look at the list here!

We’ll kep you posted on the release once it reaches us!

Ipod, which one to pick?

Life used to be easy back in the days. There used to just the regular Ipod, which was fitted with a hard disk. Then came the tiny Nano’s, just right for the pocket and the wallet. Apple didn’t stopped at miniaturizing it further to Shuffle. And now the new Ipod Touch, a phoneless version of the mighty Iphone is rolled out - making it ever more difficult to chose the right one.

Apple has done us a great help laying out all the details in a wonderful webpage Which Ipod Are You?

Our observation on the new lineup.

Ipod Shuffle:
Perfect for sports and fitness activities. Holds upto 240 songs (approx. on 128Kbps AAC2 format).

Ipod Nano
Apple has redesigned the Nano line with a bigger, brighter screen capable of playing Video’s, display stunning picture collection. The Nano comes in 4GB and 8GB version, available in multiple colors.

Ipod Classic
The classic Hard Disk version has been upgraded with storage capacity of 80GB and 160GB. Perfect to carry all those movies, classic music collection and much about all your entertainment life.

Ipod Touch (soon to arrive)
The latest iteration in the Ipod line up, this marvelous device just like its big brother, the Iphone is a remarkable piece of engineering, design and usability. If only music and video’s are not enough for you, the Touch sports a wifi module allowing you to browse the internet in style with the Safari browser. The multi-touch interface allows you to navigate the device with your fingers.

…..But why Ipod?
Its a debate which has been around since the release of 1st generation Ipod’s and looks like will be around forever. Apple has not added those much wished for features like FM radio, playback for other formats etc., still Ipod continues to drive sales farther than any competitor. Its not just a music playback device, its a complete solution from Buying to Maintaining to Transferring to Enjoying your music, video and now the Internet. As with every generation, we have 2 Thumbs up rating for the line up. So which Ipod Are You ?

Click - buy - read

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Keep on reading!

- Shophive staff