How can I manage SPAM
Unfortunately anyone can harvest usernames from Dropzone.com and by just adding @dropzone.com to the end of each of those will have a list of potential recipients to send unsolicited email to. There's very little we can do about that. We can help you manage it though. We've installed SpamAssassin to help you control SPAM that may be coming to your Dropzone Mail account.
SpamAssassin will flag all potential spam messages with the signature *****SPAM***** in the subject line. A good way to manage these messages is to create a filter to check for *****SPAM***** in the subject and move them to a different folder. You can either delete them immediately or create a custom "Spam" folder and drop them all in there to browse through before you delete them yourself. To create a filter go to "Advanced Filters" in the "Options" menu.
You can also use the "Spam Filters" option in the "Options" menu to list email addresses that you don't want to receive email from.
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How does the Remote Mail option work
The Remote Mail option under the "Options" menu enables you to check other POP email accounts through your Dropzone Mail client. You can enter the connection and login information for up to three other accounts. Choose an icon that you want messages from that account o be flagged with and decide whether you want the original messages to be left on your server or removed after checking them with Dropzone Mail. When you set up a remote mail account a new link to "Check POP Mail" will appear under your Folders list in the left navigation bar. Click on this to check your POP mail at the intervals set in the "Options" menu.
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Can I check my Dropzone Mail in Outlook or another email client
As a Dropzone.com member using our free services you can only check your email though the web interface provided. Premier Members can check their mail through any POP mail client like Outlook, Eudora or Outlook Express. Find out more about this and other Premier Features.
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How can I get more storage space
You can not get or purchase more storage space at this time. We may add the option to purchase more storage space in the future.
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What is my mailbox size limit and how do I manage it
Your free Dropzone Mail account has a storage capacity of 3MB. All messages and attachments in any of your folders (including your Trash folder) will count to this limit. The best way to manage your mailbox size is to save large attachments to your PC and delete the original messages from your account. Remember to empty your Trash folder frequently so old deleted messages won't erode your storage capacity. Make a point of managing your mailbox size. All incoming emails will bounce if your mailbox has reached its limit and you may loose those messages. You current mailbox usage will always be shown under your Folders list in the left navigation bar.
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How much does a Dropzone.com Mail account cost
Nothing! Your Dropzone Mail account is FREE when you register on Dropzone.com (also free!)
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How do I get a Dropzone.com Mail account
When you register the email address your_username@dropzone.com is automatically assigned to you and you can immediately start using it with your with your Dropzone.com username and password to send and receive email.
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Can I get a different email address
Your email address is your_username@dropzone.com. You can not have an email address that is different from the username you use to log in. Please note that we do not allow multiple accounts so think carefully before you pick a username!
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In-Flight HUD to Assist Wingsuit Pilots
Vancouver, Canada – 18th October, 2012 – Recon Instruments, award winning innovator of Heads-up Display (HUD) technology for action sports, is excited to announce the limited release of an innovative HUD designed specifically for precision human flight. Flight HUD is available to pre-order from Recon Labs.
Recon’s HUDs have already revolutionized the way wingsuit pilots Jeb Corliss and supermodel-adventurer Roberta Mancino fly by delivering flight-critical data, direct-to-eye. Via the suite of onboard sensors the HUD, originally designed for snow sports, has been customized to display glide ratio, speed and altitude via a micro LCD screen sitting unobtrusively inside the pilot’s goggle.
To guarantee production, Recon Instruments has set a requirement of 250 pre-orders of the bespoke HUD, available on Recon’s special projects website, Recon Labs. The website has been launched especially for such projects, allowing Recon to respond to demand for special case HUDs from different sports communities.
Click here to hear what Jeb Corliss has to say about how Flight HUD has made him a better pilot.
Tom Fowler, Chief Marketing Officer of Recon Instruments added, “We are inundated with requests from athletes and participants from a wide variety of sports to create bespoke HUDs for their specific use. Flight HUD is Recon’s first special project whereby a certain number of pre-orders will unlock a special production. We are really excited to be able to offer human flight athletes the same information traditional pilots have been using for decades and know this breakthrough will re-define their flying experience.”
Flight HUD is available from labs.reconinstruments.com for $299USD for the first 250 pre-orders and $349USD thereafter. Price includes Recon Ready goggles.
GoPro HD Hero 3 Announced
GoPro have just unveiled the specifications for their new generation of mounted sports cameras. The GoPro Hero 3 will likely grab an even tighter hold of the already dominated market, where GoPro have found themselves leading over the past few years. Other companies have tried to revitalize their products in order to keep up with the ever popular GoPros, but ultimately have not yet managed to capture the power, functionality and quality that GoPro manage to pack into their cameras.
The HD Hero 3 looks to focus on creating a smaller and lighter camera, while at the same time increasing the features and enhancing both video and photo quality. It's difficult not to be impressed by the Hero 3 by looking at what it provides, at least on paper. The Hero 3 range is said to be at least 30 percent smaller than the HD Hero 2, and 25 percent lighter. They have also included built in wifi, which while of limited use to some, is a huge positive advancement for many others. The processor of the camera is claimed to be twice as fast as it's predecessor, this makes the camera able to handle higher quality video at higher frame rates. The higher end of the Hero 3 range allows for 4k resolution video at 15 FPS, while supporting 60fps at 1080p, 100fps at 960p and 120fps at 720p. This is a vast improvement from the Hero 2 which recorded at a maximum of 48fps at 960p and 30fps at 1080p. This information would support the claim that the Hero 3 can in fact double the performance of it's predecessor, the HD Hero 2.
The design of the GoPro Hero 3 is similar to that of the Hero 2, though slightly slimmer. It's good to see GoPro sticking to a design that has proven to be successful, while only making minor cosmetic changes, most of which are due to design enhancements, one of which is a new, flatter lens. There are currently 3 models in the range, the entry level model which is referred to as the 'White Edition', the intermediate model which is called the 'Silver Edition', and then the top of the market model which has all the bells and whistles - the 'Black Edition'. Another impressive feature is the ability to control up to 50 cameras from a distance of up to 600ft using a remote. This remote is included in the Black Edition, while can be purchased separately for the other Hero 3 models for around $80.
Due to the fact that the Hero 3 has only been announced hours ago, there aren't really any performance tests out yet and will likely come in at a later stage, though the claims are that the Hero 3 (Black Edition) is twice as sharp, twice as powerful as before when under low light conditions and all models also have received a reduction in the wide angel distortion.
The photographic specifications on the GoPro HD Hero 3 are slightly enhanced from the Hero 2, in specific models. The entry level model, as with the Hero 2, comes with a 5 megapixel sensor, while the intermediate model has been bumped up from an 8 megapixel to an 11 megapixel sensor, while finally - the top of the line model has been bumped up from an 11 megapixel sensor to 12 megapixels. All three models have the ability for burst shots, with the White Edition offering a maximum of 3 shots per second, the Silver Edition providing up to 10 shots per second with its burst mode feature, while the Black Edition takes the cake with an amazing 30 shots per second burst firing option.
GoPro HD Hero 3 - Specifications
GoPro HD Hero 3 (White Edition)
Specs
Included
Built in Wifi
1080p/30fps, 960p/30fps, 720p/60fps
5MP photos
Up to 3 shots per second burst mode
Improved Housing
$199 MSRP
HERO3: White Edition Camera
197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
QR Buckle
1 Curved Adhesive Mount
1 Flat Adhesive Mount
Assorted Mounts and Hardware
USB Charging Cable
GoPro HD Hero 3 (Silver Edition)
Specs
Included
Built in Wifi
1080p/30fps, 960p/48fps, 720p/60fps
11MP photos
Up to 10 shots per second burst mode
Protune & White Balance
Improved Housing
$299 MSRP
HERO3: Silver Edition Camera
197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
QR Buckle
J-Hook Buckle
3-Way Pivot
1 Curved Adhesive Mount
1 Flat Adhesive Mount
Assorted Mounts and Hardware
USB Charging Cable
GoPro HD Hero 3 (Black Edition)
Specs
Included
Built in Wifi
4k/15fps, 2.7k/30fps, 1440p/48fps, 1080p/60fps, 960p/100fps,
720p/120fps
Remote Control
12MP photos
Up to 30 shots per second burst mode
Protune, Continuous Photo, White Balance and Picture in Video
Improved Housing
$399 MSRP
GoPro App Compatible
Pro Low-Light Performance
HERO3: Black Edition Camera
197’/ 60m Waterproof Housing*
Wi-Fi Remote + Key Ring
Remote Charging Cable
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
QR Buckle
J-Hook Buckle
3-Way Pivot
1 Curved Adhesive Mount
1 Flat Adhesive Mount
Assorted Mounts and Hardware
USB Charging Cable
The waterproof housing for the Hero 3 has been developed to be smaller and fit close to the new flatter lens. Lens distortion under water is often a factor in wide angle underwater photography or filming, and it may have been one of the driving forces behind the decision to adopt a flatter lens in their design.
The storage and ports have changed slightly since the previous releases and now contains a mini-USB for syncing and charging, while having micro HDMI for video output. The Hero 3 will use a micro SD card, as opposed to the regular SD cards used in previous versions.
The big question for many GoPro owners is going to be whether it is worth them upgrading their current setup for the new Hero 3. For the most part the White and Silver editions are along the same lines as the Hero 2, the Silver Edition just having a few new tweaks and enhancements, which may be enough for some to consider the upgrade. But from what we've seen on paper, the Hero 3 Black Edition looks to be a different beast and we have high expectations for the results of any tests that are going to be performed with this camera in the near future.