Our Digital World.

Our Digital World.

Digital World is always connected with my profession, that's why I can explain about this very easily. In 1994 I started my Electronics career with Onida TV power supply and remote control manufacturing company. That day to until now my life is connected with digital World. This digital World is a parallel Universe to Earth that was made from computer data and communication networks.

          World first Electronics Computing Device Atanasoft-Berry-Computer (ABC) was successfully tested in 1942. This laid the basic foundation of the Computer World. Then Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (ENIAC) was assembled. That was the first general purpose electronics computer and this provide a shape for Digital World. Later IBM made personal computers then electronics communication network Industry and Semi conductor Industry also expand. Same this periods IBM and Microsoft Corporation made a deal, IBM started home computer production and Microsoft provide MS-DOS operating system for that computers. In 1995 Microsoft introduced Windows 95, that was become the most successful operating system ever produced, later World sow a boom in digital World. This is the short reality of Digital World.

          Digital World is connected with human life, now these days all developed Countries are using modern technologies and services, most of the services are connected with networks (Internet). But in our Country few years back this technologies and services are available only in Cities, now this days sum modern technologies and services are available in village area also. Most of the common People thought this all for rich People only but sum services are very cheep.

          This week Keralites are going to celebrate 'Onam' (Kerala festival), according to Malayala Manorama News Paper approximately 101500/- TV set will be sell, other report up to 30% Home Appliances sale will be expected this Onam season. So who are going to purchase, make money and want to know about new services, this post for them. In this post I choose five major sectors, this all are recently connected through internet. 1, Computer and Internet Connections. 2,Communications. 3, Banking. 4, Home Appliances and DTH. 5, Share Market.

1, Computer and Internet Connections.

Personal Computer: In this category Desktop Computer, Laptop, Not Book and Tablet PC are available in India.

Desktop Computers: If you want learn about computer, computer applications and regular ruff use at a single locations then buy or assemble a desktop computer. Most of the branded companies are using Intel or AMD processors, branded mother board and other branded parts also available in market. So there is not that much difference between assembled computer and branded computers, assembled computer is available approximately 15000/-RS to higher prices range. Then try to load or buy Microsoft Operating System (OS) like Windows 2000, XP or Windows 7. If your computer has Microsoft OS then most of the applications will support your computer. Best branded computer manufactures are HP, Dell, IBM, Lenovo, Asus etc.

Computer Monitors: A monitor or display unit is an electronic visual display for computers. Different types of monitors are available in market for example Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors, LCD, OLED, LED and Plasmas. Computer monitor is designed to accept digital input and this don't have an audio circuit. Best monitor manufactures are Samsung, Sony, Dell, LG etc.

Internet Connection: In India most of the area has two type of internet connections are available, dial up access connection and broadband internet connection. I think dial up access is little costly because we should pay service provider and telephone company. In our Country broadband connection is better and cheep, 'Idea Net Setter' (broadband connection) is available approximately 1999/- RS and pay 299/-RS every month (different type of packages are available). If your mobile phone have internet connection you can fix it to the computer and you made a proper connection then you can browse from that computer. Best internet service providers are BSNL, Idea, Reliance etc.

2, Communications: The Indian telecommunication Industry is the World second largest and World fastest growing market. These days our telephone companies are providing on-the-spot connection and different type of entertainment through our phone. Mostly they are providing two types of connections, land line and mobile phone connections. If you ready to pay approximately 27/-RS then Idea Company will give you on-the-spot connection and need a internet connection for that mobile, then pay every month 97/-RS. In our phone handset market 1500/-RS mobile also available and 3G is on the way to Villages. Sum phone companies allowing recharge through net banking, debit or credit card but I failed two times Idea company return my money back to my account. Best phone companies are BSNL, Idea, Vodafone etc.

3, Banking: Most of the Government and private banks are providing best service for their customers for example internet banking, mobile banking, credit/debit card facility, ATM etc. Through internet or mobile you can transfer funds to other accounts and can pay most of your bills like DTH, Phone, Purchases, LIC, Share Market etc. Then you will get mobile alert (SMS) for all fund transfer and most of these services are free (depending on bank). If you have 1000/-RS then you can open an account in Federal Bank. Best banks are State Bank Of India, SBT, ICICI, Federal Bank, etc.

4, Home Appliances And DTH: Lot of modern home appliances are available in Indian market, sum we can control from our mobile phone also. In this segment I want to explain only two items, Television and DTH.

Television: 15 Sep 1959 Doordarshan TV Channel was launched in India, after 1982 Asian games that were popular. Later 1985 Malayalam Doordarshan launched and Keralites are started to buy TV sets, that day to until now different type of Televisions are available in Indian market for example CRT Television (normal color TV), LCD TV, HD TV, LED TV and Plasma Display Panels. I think CRT TV is better than LCD TV, which company has ''Trinitron'' technology that will give World best quality picture (this technology only for CRT TV). But LED TV has a different story that will provide good picture. Best TV manufactures are Sony, Samsung, Onida, LG etc.

Direct-To-Home (DTH):  It is a system that allows you to have a personal dish antenna and receiver (Set-Top-Box). This antenna can be fixed on your terrace and receives transmission directly from a satellite. That means you will get a best quality picture. Best Indian DTH providers are Tata Sky, Dish TV, Big TV, etc. IF you have 1500/RS then you can buy Tata Sky DTH and channel packages starting from RS 150/- per month. If you want pay through online then just register Tata Sky web site then you can pay.

5, Share Market: Recently share market is connected with online, now you can buy or sell shares from Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) through your computer or mobile phone from any ware in the World. For this first we should choose a good stock broker (Geojit BNP Paribas, ICICI Direct, Reliance Money etc). If you have 800/-RS then you can open a account in Geojit, next need to apply for a PAN card. I think after one or two month you will be get that then you can buy and sell shares from stock market and commodity market. For all this process our stock broker will help us, in Indian stock market good equity shares also available less than 100RS (TVS Motor, Jaiprakash Associates etc). If you need a permanent income from share market then we should have at lest 10000/-RS. One think always remember different type of services is available in share market (equity, future, call & put options, mutual funds) sum services provide quick money but that same way you will lose money also, better buy equity and mutual funds. Then if you need a daily advice from different stock brokers then 'Zee Business channel and CNBC-TV18' will help you 24 hours.

NB: Product & Service rate are not stable, contact companies and service providers for latest price.

                    So I hope you and Non Resident Indians (NRI) also got a basic idea what type of changes are happening in India and Kerala. Few years back me also worked in abroad that's why I can understand their feelings. Now you can pay your family bills from abroad also through your bank or internet, enjoy Onam with digital World.

Wish You All A Happy Onam.

Shaju.V.T.