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Sony Ericsson C905A Mobile Phone

2009-07-18T11:36:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson C905a is a true Cyber-shot camera phone. In addition to its 8.1-megapixel sensor, it features face detection, auto-focus, a Xenon flash, PictBridge printer support, and GPS tagging—all great for snapping off important shots whenever you don't have that point-and-shoot handy. The C905a's feature array puts it in direct competition with the Motorola MotoZINE ZN5 and the Samsung Behold SGH-T919, T-Mobile's pair of heavy-hitting camera phones. In fact, the C905a fills a hole in AT&T's otherwise diverse handset lineup; none of the carrier's other devices can take pictures like this one.

The C905a is a bit bulky. It 4.1 by 1.9 by 0.7 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces. That's not terrible, but something to keep in mind when comparing it to other feature phones. My test model was nicely finished in Ice Silver plastic; you can also get the C905a in Night Black or Copper Gold. Plenty of useful, chrome-finished shortcut buttons adorn the sides, though the proprietary charger connector and lack of a standard-size 3.5mm headphone jack were disappointments.

The 2.4-inch screen features 240-by-320-pixel resolution and displays up to 262K colors. Below the LCD are a five-way control pad and six hardware buttons. Unfortunately, the Send and End buttons are in between the others, so careful aim is required. Slide the front panel up and you'll reveal a recessed, membrane keypad finished in matte black. The keys are quiet, but a little too stiff for easy dialing. The slider mechanism itself was solid, though, and snapped into place with a reassuring chuck. There's a built-in accelerometer, which was useful for navigation as well as gaming. In short, not the most ergonomic phone on the planet, but perfectly usable.
The C905a is a quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) GSM and tri-band (850/1900/2100) HSDPA handset. That means it's a true world phone with high-speed data capability both here and overseas. Voice calls sounded clear and loud in both directions, with good wind resistance, although slightly on the nasal side through the earpiece. Reception was solid, with a lock on 3G even in a rural area of Massachusetts that trips up other AT&T handsets. The speakerphone was a tad harsh but had decent volume, and the C905a sounded fine through a Plantronics Voyager Pro Bluetooth headset. Battery life was on the low side at 3 hours and 46 minutes.

The home screen features colorful, alternating wallpapers that fade in and out every few seconds. Once you dive into the user interface, it's easy enough to get around. But that's mainly due to redundancy; the C905a features the same triple-menu, jam-packed system that plagues unlocked Sony Ericsson W995a. It could use some serious editing, but at least it's responsive. There are a few nice sounding ringtones on board, and plenty of options for buying new ones or assigning your own MP3 or AAC files. The NetFront Web browser is good enough for WAP sites and offers a mouse cursor. But it made a mess of desktop sites and took forever to load them even over HSDPA.
The C905a is AT&T's only camera phone with more than 3 megapixels, so it's by far the best the carrier has to offer. The 8-megapixel camera has lots of options (including face detection) and a very powerful flash for a camera phone. It lit up simulated indoor and night shots surprisingly well. But in outdoor daylight, the default exposure metering washes out bright areas and the edges of things appear just a touch soft. Thanks to the much better low-light performance, this camera comes out ahead of the W995a, but I still prefer the Samsung Memoir's daylight photos. You can tweak your photos after the fact with Sony Ericsson's PhotoDJ software, which lets you alter levels, fix contrast, or add captions.

The C905a's autofocus comes at the cost of a painful 1.4 second shutter delay, which can be eliminated by pre-focusing—it's all the desperately slow autofocus mechanism. Sony's BestPic technology is supposed to give you the option to take photos both before and after you click the shutter, but autofocus killed that option: with BestPic and autofocus, I just ended up taking photos 1.7 to 2.8 seconds after I pressed the shutter.

The movie mode takes compressed-looking and somewhat washed out 320x240 videos at 30 frames per second, but with a bonus: the VideoDJ editing software on the phone lets you trim and paste together videos without using your PC. However, the iPhone 3GS has a much better video mode, though its still image capabilities fall far behind the C905a's.

The BlackBerry Bold is a messaging and e-mail powerhouse and also offers more screen resolution than the C905a, but it looks dowdy compared to the Sony Ericsson's sharp lines. In short, if you're tired of cell phones that take poor quality photos, the C905a should be at the top of your list.

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

2009-07-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Music Rocks! Rock Music rocks the most. So its rocking time for all music lovers as Sony has launched a new walkman series, the "W-Series".

Sony is starting a new range of Walkman players, the W-series, and the first of them, the W202 has landed recently. This attractive player has been primarily designed for those who like to listen to their music while exercising, and hence features a unique wireless, behind the neck type of design that rests on your ears. This gives you the freedom of going about your activities without having to worry about the player in your pocket or wires coming in your way. It also features the new Zappin feature that lets you listen to few seconds of a song for you to identify it.

The Sony NWZ-W202 is no headset. It is a full-fledged MP3 player built-into that small frame, which is hardly bigger than the S9. On the right speaker unit are the controls for the player. This includes a jog dial for going to the next and previous track. Pressing the jog dial briefly pauses the music. A long press on the jog dial activates the Zappin feature. Beside the dial are the volume control keys and next to them is the miniUSB port for connecting to the stand.

On the back of the right speaker is the switch for Shuffle mode. There is also a small LED light for showing the player and battery status. A small reset button also resides close by.To switch off the player the two units need to be connected to each other. The speakers stick together with the help of magnets. There is a white LED that blinks when the speakers are connected. It also blinks when the player is connected to PC and charging or transferring data. One of the best parts about the W202 is that Sony has used their high quality EX Series speakers. They promise excellent audio quality and isolation from the surrounding noise. The player is very light, which is good since it will be resting on your ears. Figuring out how to wear the player is difficult at first. You have to hold them with the speakers facing you, then open the player, take it behind your neck and then slip the speakers in your ears. The design is supposed to be sweat resistant, however it is not splash or dust resistant, so you cannot wear it in the rains.
The Sony NWZ-W202 has a very simple control and navigation system. The jog dial lets you skip to the next or previous song. While running, one is not likely to be subtle with the controls, so Sony has made it such that you need to give the dial a nice strong whirl to register an input. Pressing the dial pauses or plays the music. The volume controls are next to the dial. The volume controls have raised push points, the Volume - has a small point and the Volume + has a taller point. This lets you know by touch which button you are pressing, even though you cannot see the buttons while wearing the player.

Available in a range of five different colours, the W202 doesn’t have earphone wires that tangle over each other and it is highly flexible and by that we mean that the position of its earphones are not fixed liked those of Oakley’s sunglasses, fitting heads of all shapes and sizes!
Giving the final word, the Sony NWZ-W202 is an excellent device for those who want something to accompany them on their gym sessions. It has an attractive design, simple controls, good audio quality and the battery life is superb for such a small device. The Zappin feature is good for identifying a song but it could have been far better. I hope they add playlist support in v2.0 of this feature. Priced at Rs. 4,990 (M.R.P.) the W202 is a bit on the expensive side, especially when you consider the memory capacity available. But when you consider the pros and the fact that you don't really need more than 2 GB for gym usage, then the W202 would seem as a much better buy, which it is.

LG Crystal GD900 - The Crystal Clear Transparent Mobile Phone

2009-07-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

Technology has no bounds. Proving the saying right is the all new flashy and swanky phone from LG, the LG Crystal. This LG Crystal pertains attributes that go well with its name "CRYSTAL". The LG Crystal GD900 sports an unbelievable transparent keypad. This transparent, slide-out keypad is no gimmick. It is a true extension of a touch screen phone created by LG. LG has christened it 'Crystal'.

LG Crystal (LG-GD900) is a unique concept. It is a premium phone with a slithering glass swagger about it. The see-through tempered glass is a keypad with a cool glow to be visible in any light condition.

It is made of highly durable tempered glass and is framed and reinforced by a band of liquid-metal, a composite alloy that is ultra-strong and able to absorb shock and vibration. It is sleek, slender and has seamlessly placed volume and camera button on the sides.

But LG Crystal is not just a pretty face. Not only does it dish up the digits, the keypad also transforms itself into a laptop style mouse pad that offers easy phone browsing and navigation. With the first of its kind shortcut method, this glow-transparent-pad can create magic. Just drag your finger to write an alphabetic letter, maybe an 'M' on the keypad, and watch the music menu come alive on the screen.

Once you've reached your favourite song, you can savour it in the best audio quality. LG Crystal gives you Dolby surround sound and more options to hear your song. Crystal uses LG's signature S-Class user interface. It has a 3D cube style menu that is always a pleasure to navigate.

The menu can also be viewed in a simple format. It is laid in four categories for easy access. Contacts and music widgets can be viewed in a pretty reel format. It is no less than a smart phone. Crystal offers quick shortcut features for emails like copy and paste, you can do that with messages and notepad.
Viewing online pages is a breeze with the keypad gesture control and easy zoom in and out options. There is handwriting recognition as well. Multimedia features are aplenty.

LG Crystal has a 8 mega pixel snapper, video record with various light controlling and speed controlling options. There is Google Maps, YouTube and FM player. Fun features are quite different from other phones in the games section. There are motion sensing games and the bubble game. Blow wind on the phone to activate the bubbles.
The Salient Features Of LG Crystal Are:

* Transparent touch pad
* Gesture command on touch pad
* 3D S-Class user interface
* LCD touch screen
* 8 megapixel camera

Even a simple feature like calender and organizer, that one uses daily, is given a new design. Date, time and memo format look smart and fun to use. All in all this Crystal will creat magic in the mobile market in India when it launches in August.

A little birdie told that the LG Crystal will be priced around Rs 30,000.

LG HB954TB - The Blu-Ray Home Theater

2009-07-14T07:39:00.001-07:00

The Silicon Valley of India brought up a new buzz today with an all new silicon wonder from LG. LG Electronics has launched HB954TB - Blu-ray home theater system and BD370 - Blu-ray player, which allows users to access internet as well. "The launch marks LG's entry into a new and developing, but promising market of Blu-ray technology enabled products. The overall Blu-ray market is growing every year, and the rising popularity of full HD TVs is also driving expansion in the market. More and more people are looking for players and content, which use the full potential of their new systems," said Amitabh Tiwari, Business Group and Marketing Head, Home Entertainment, LGEIL.

HB954TB provides clarity in audio and video as well as access to diverse content from Blu-ray discs to YouTube instant streaming. It has 5.1 channel surround sound system and is fully compatible with Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio: Essential. It also has optimized modes for different TV program genres and a special equalizer setting for videogames. Also, through an alliance with YouTube, LG opens up even more options for streaming millions of web videos directly to the TV. Consumers can enjoy content without having to connect to a PC.

Main Features

iPod Docking System

BD Live (Profile 2.00)

2 HDMI Input

USB Directing Recording & Play

Front Subwoofer

Sound Gallery

Speacially Tuned by Mr. Mark Levinson

Pure HD Audio Dolby Digital

True HD & dts HD Master

The Design

Parabola Speaker System

Elegant Glossy Plating Features

The Sound

Total 1,000W (RMS) (155Wx5 + 255)

Total 10,000W (PMPO)

VSM (Virtual 10.1ch Sound)

LG Sound Gallery

(VSM Plus, MP3 Scaling, Bass Booster/Up, Night Mode, Clear Voice, Game Equalizer, Cinema Mode)

The Picture

HDMI 1.3 Deep Color

Full HD 1080p Up Scaling

This home theatre system allows users to even connect their ipod. It also has powerful speakers and subwoofer and one can quickly browse through the iPod music library using the home theater system's remote control. HB954TB also has the capacity to transform standard-definition DVDs to full HD 1080p resolution via HDMI up-scaling.

Priced at Rs.19,990 the Blu Ray Player BD 370 can play a variety of formats like MPEG4 video, JPEG, MP3 and WMA. HB954TB Home theatre is priced at Rs.51,990.

3D Digital Camera will now be Real - Fujifilm 3D Digital Camera To Set The Trend

2009-07-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

A lot has changed in the world of photography over the years. I remember when the coolest camera on the market was that Polaroid that took pictures that you had to shake. Digital cameras came along not long after than with all the good that came along with it.

The arrival of digital photography over a decade ago opened up so many new ways of enjoying images, not only through capture, but also through manipulation, printing and display. Sales of digital cameras, and other devices like camera phones or webcams have raced ahead of what experts had expected because of the sheer scope of what has become possible in digital imaging. So many more consumers are enjoying photography through their cameras, PCs and prints than was the case in the heyday of film.

Fujifilm is determined to push those boundaries yet further, to produce devices which offer new ways to capture and process images, to expand consumer enjoyment of photography in ways that had hitherto only been imagined.

Fujifilm was one of the early digital camera pioneers and the company is set to launch a new camera that may well usher in the next era in digital photography. The camera is called the FinePix Real 3D System and it allows you to shoot 3D images.
The company has a strong research program currently running to improve every aspect of capture and output. This is based on the broad concept of producing images as lifelike as possible, or more simply, ‘capturing an image exactly as your eye sees it.’ The ‘Real Photo Technology’ program is determined to improve key quality metrics for each generation of camera, like ‘high resolution with low noise,’ ‘expanded wide dynamic range,’ ‘intelligent scene recognition,’ ‘intelligent flash,’ ‘face detection’ etc, culminating in the announcement this September of a new type of sensor, Fujifilm Super CCD EXR, which will take image quality to levels hitherto undreamed of.

Previous 3D systems were hampered by poor image quality, and a cumbersome user experience, which often meant the need for special 3D glasses. One major benefit of the FinePix Real 3D System is that for digital camera LCD playback, display and print, the consumer can enjoy the image just as it was originally seen with the naked eye

The same research team is determined to use these key technologies to open up a new market with 3D imaging. The new 3D image system features advanced image signal processing and micro-component technologies, and is so far able to demonstrate a camera, a viewing panel and a 3D printing system.

The camera uses dual lenses and has a 10-megapixel resolution. To view the 3D images users can put them on a special 3D enabled digital photo frame or print them with a special 3D printing process that needs no glasses to view. The downside is that the camera will cost $600 with the frame for showing the images selling for about $200 and the prints said cost under $5 each.

The Technology Behind the 3D Camera
The 3D camera depends heavily on a newly developed chip called the ‘Real Photo Processor 3D’ which synchronizes the data passed to it by both sensors, and instantaneously blends the information into a single high quality image, for both stills and movies.

‘Built-in 3D auto’ determines optimal shooting conditions from both sensors. 3D auto means that as soon as the shutter is depressed, key metrics for the image, such as focus, zoom range, exposure, etc, are synchronized. The camera is also fitted with built-in synchro control, giving 0.001-second precision for shutter control and movie synchronization.

The processor uses the very latest technologies of high sensitivity and high resolution as the newest 2D processors. Special identical high quality compact Fujinon lenses have been developed for the 3D system to ensure complete conformity between the left and right images.

Viewing with the FinePix Real 3D System
A new 8.4 inch, “FinePix Real 3D Photo Frame” with over 920,000 pixels has also been developed. The LCD monitor on the camera and the stand alone display panel share similar technologies in that the problem of screen flickering and image ghosting, which has beset earlier developments, has been solved, giving crisp, high resolution viewing of images in glorious 3D or standard 2D. A newly developed “light direction control module” in the back of the LCD controls light to right eye and left eye direction. This light direction control mechanism enables easy and high quality 3D viewing without special 3D glasses.

Printing with the FinePix Real 3D System
Using know-how gained through years of development of Fujifilm Frontier, Fujifilm have developed a 3D printing system using a fine pitch lenticular sheet giving highprecision, and fine quality multiple viewpoint 3D like never before.

New dimensions in imaging mean a wealth of new possibilities which will revolutionise the way consumers enjoy imaging. Fujifilm is determined to leverage it considerable technical resources to explore 3D in everyway possible, to produce products that expand the imaging market, while at the same time, give future generations of consumers an even richer imaging experience than was conceived at the dawn of the digital age.

The Playstation Wonder - Scribblenauts

2009-07-13T07:45:00.000-07:00

Scribblenauts is an upcoming emergent puzzle action video game in development by 5TH Cell and conceptualized by game designer Jeremiah Slaczka for the Nintendo DS. The game is published through Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and is to be released on September 15, 2009. It is the third Nintendo DS video game made by 5TH Cell, the first two being Drawn to Life and Lock's Quest. The objective of Scribblenauts, as implied by its catchphrase "Write Anything, Solve Everything", is to complete puzzles to collect "Starites", helped by the player's ability to summon a large variety of objects by writing an object's name on the touchscreen.

Scribblenauts is a platformer-cum-puzzle game that stole the limelight at this year's E3. It made such an impression, that wit outshined heavyweights such as Splinter Cell: Conviction and God of War III. Since then, we've had a chance to spend some more time with this delightful DS game, and we're pleased to report that it's still a unique experience to savor.
If you're unfamiliar with Scribblenauts, then this isn't your typical, run-of-the-mill experience. It's a mix of platformer and puzzle game, but what makes it so special is how you actually play. You write words using the stylus on the touch screen, and then the item you've written will appear in front of you. You can then use these objects to help solve the puzzles you're presented with; in other words, it's a completely new concept in video games.

Naturally, there are a few limitations to the system. The game won't recognise names, places, shapes, root words, and mature or vulgar content, and anything that's copyrighted can't be used. There's also a limit to how many objects you can place in a level because each object takes up a certain amount of the onscreen memory bar. It's easy to delete an item and start again simply by dragging and dropping the item into a trash can on the touch screen. On one level, we tried writing "fly spray" and "repellent" on a fly, but in this case, "bug spray" and "insect spray" were the acceptable solutions. The sheer amount of objects in the database is amazing, and while you may stump it occasionally (for example, Devonshire tea appears in the form of a cup of tea), this is usually the exception to the rule.

Given that 5th Cell also developed Drawn to Life, it's not surprising that both games have a similar art style, with Scribblenauts boasting a rough, hand-drawn style that suits the game perfectly. The most impressive aspect of the game's visuals is that all of the objects we drew actually looked pretty much as we expected and could be instantly recognised despite the DS's low-resolution screen.

Scribblenauts is coming to the Nintendo DS this September! So, the wait is worth the time.

Panasonic HDC-HS350 - 240GB Camcorder

2009-07-11T00:59:00.000-07:00

Panasonic is pushing limits of camcorders every time they are planning a new one. Here is the latest one – the deeply impressing Panasonic HDC-HS350. It has got it's first leak today so unfortunately there is not much to say about it apart from what is written on its body. It is all covered in writings like a sports car, which it actually is, but only from the world of digital cameras. No info on price or availability yet, but we expect it leak also in the closest time.

Panasonic HDC-HS350 is AVCHD capable camcorder. Mind you, that AVCHD is a recording and playback format patented by Panasonic for compressing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 media files. In plain English it means that the record quality is same as on a Blu-Ray disk. More on recording, HDC-HS350 sports 3Mos 10.6 megapix sensor, Advanced O. I. S., Random iA and 12x optical zoom thanks to LEICA lenses.

Still, the best about HS350 is not recording quality. It is, no other word, massive amount of storage – 240GB! It means it would record HD video at 17Mbps in 1920 x 1080 resolution for whopping 31 hours 40 minutes. If it is not enough, 100 hours are also possible, but only in 1440 x 1080 at 6Mbps. It all brings to battery which should be taken from a hybrid SUV to tough out long enough. But, of course, it isn't and that's an issue. And why then not to put a smaller SSD in it?

+ECO Clima Control solar powered weather station

2009-07-11T00:26:00.000-07:00

Could you ever imagine that one day you will be using your own weather station? Created by Oregon Scientific, this +ECO Clima Control weather station makes it possible for its users to monitor both the temperature and humidity in 4 main locations including indoors, outdoors as well as weather forecast so that you could know when it is the ideal time for getting a sun tan.

The +ECO Clima Control weather station comes with removable solar panel and is able to operate for 3 months after an 8 hour charge. This smart device is powered by 600mAH rechargeable battery while its 2 wireless sensors are designed for monitoring temperature and humidity. According to Oregon Scientific, the +ECO Clima Control weather station is capable to predict the weather for the next 12 - 24 hours.

The +ECO Clima Control weather station forecasts within a 30 - 50 km radius while offering 75 per cent accuracy. You will be able to see the weather forecast to be displayed on high readability icons positioned on its LED backlit LCD screen. If you need to know the time, there is no problem as the +ECO Clima Control weather station displays the accurate Atomic time while automatically synchronizing with a clock signal.

In order to be able to use this feature, you should be within a 1 500 km radius of Frankfurt or Anthorn or within a 3 200 km radius of Fort Collins. Otherwise, you will have to set your clock manually. The +ECO Clima Control weather station appears to be a novel producer of energy consuming devices. The +ECO Clima Control weather station can be had for 119 99 USD. Being powered by the sun, the solar panels are able to use green energy with reduced energy consumption and a long standing battery.

Google Chrome - An Operating System In The Making?

2009-07-11T00:06:00.000-07:00

Google Chrome seems to be Google's Window to Kill Windows! Nine months after having launched the Chrome web browser, Google just now announced the Google Chrome Operating System, "an attempt to re-think what operating systems should be." Google plans to offer the OS for use on a wide array of devices in about a year.

Chrome OS, Google’s newly announced computer operating system, is coming this autumn and promises to revolutionize netbooks and other underpowered machines. Essentially, the OS is a small, fast-booting platform whose purpose is to run a browser, and from there all the Google apps and other web services you know and love. But why bother? Your netbook already has a browser and access to Google’s applications. What could Chrome do for you and your netbook?

Cost
Netbooks are cheap. So cheap that a disproportionately large chunk of the cost is made up of a Windows license. Ever wondered why the Linux versions of netbooks cost around $50 less? Microsoft tax. Chrome OS is based on Linux and will, like most Google products, be free, bringing the price of a $500 netbook down by 10 percent.
Speed
Windows 7 runs faster than Vista on a netbook. Scratch that. Windows 7 runs on a netbook, period. But Chrome OS is designed to run on low-powered Atom and ARM processors, and web-based applications don’t require that much horsepower on the client end so it should be faster still. Better, it will be small. Google is promising boot times measured in seconds, not minutes, so battery life should also get a boost — it will be possible to cold boot instead of sleeping or hibernating the machine, saving precious juice.

Compatibility
Google says that “[Users] don’t want to spend hours configuring their computers to work with every new piece of hardware, or have to worry about constant software updates.” One of the big problems with using anything but Windows XP on a netbook has been drivers. Try installing OS X on one if you don’t believe us, or any version of Linux not specifically designed for your model. If Google can come up with an OS that can be downloaded, dropped onto any machine and then “just works,” we might just have the ultimate portable OS.

Portability
Netbooks are meant for the road. At home, a bigger computer is almost always better but when traveling, a netbook shines. Swapping between the two is a pain, though. With Chrome, you can bet that all of Google’s service — Gmail, Google Docs, Picasa and so on — will be built-in and have offline access via Google Gears. If you are a good Google Citizen and use all these services, you’ll never have to worry about having all your latest data with you, whether you have a net connection or not.

New Applications
With its web services, Google has been slowly duplicating everything that we can do locally on our computers. Almost. There are a few things that Google doesn’t do yet, most notably a video player and a music jukebox. Sure, there’s YouTube, but what happens when you want to watch something other than a skateboarding dog in a blender? There are open-source options: The awesome VLC video player has just reached v1.0, for example, and the Songbird music player, based on Firefox, can even sync with an iPod. Both already run on some flavors of Linux.
The Official Google blog says that,
"Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Later this year we will open-source its code, and netbooks running Google Chrome OS will be available for consumers in the second half of 2010. Because we're already talking to partners about the project, and we'll soon be working with the open source community, we wanted to share our vision now so everyone understands what we are trying to achieve.

Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. We're designing the OS to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds. The user interface is minimal to stay out of your way, and most of the user experience takes place on the web. And as we did for the Google Chrome browser, we are going back to the basics and completely redesigning the underlying security architecture of the OS so that users don't have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates. It should just work."

Google may use these, buy them or even roll its own. One thing is sure, though: If Google can put out a whole OS that is as clean, fast and focused as its individual web products, the Chrome OS could be a revolution. A free revolution that could be making Microsoft extremely uncomfortable right now.

T-Mobile Dash 3G Mobile Phone

2009-07-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

The HTC manufactured T-Mobile Dash 3G has now finally made an appearance on the T-Mobile website. This T-Mobile Dash 3G Mobile Phone seems to be commanding a price tag of $169.99 with a 2 year contract although the suggest retail price is $349.99.

For putting your signature to that agreement you’ll get a Windows mobile 6.1 Standard Edition based T-Mobile Dash 3G with a full QWERTY keyboard, and a 2.4 inch QVGA display. Design-wise, the Dash 3G is relatively sober with a plain black and red color scheme. The left side of the handset has the volume rocker, which is usefully broader than on other models from the company. However unlike most HTC smartphones the charging/headset port is on the right-hand side of the handset, not the bottom. This makes no real difference when recharging, but does get in the way somewhat when using the supplied hands-free headset. T-Mobile also include a headset adapter in the box with the Dash 3G, so that you can use your own headphones; it’s a nice addition, but it does protrude significantly from the side of the smartphone making the whole thing unwieldy.Up front, there’s a 2.4-inch 65k color LCD display, running at QVGA 320 x 240 resolution. It’s a bright panel, certainly, but compared not only to other Windows Mobile devices but to rival platforms it looks small and light on pixels. Happily the trackball makes navigation relatively speedy, but we did find ourselves wishing for at least a 480 x 320 panel.

The T-Mobile Dash 3G Mobile Phone features Microsoft Exchange support, GPS, WiFi, 3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0, and available in red accents that makes the original Dash seem somewhat outdated.

Lets just keep our fingers crossed until the T-Mobile Dash 3G Mobile Phone is launched into the market, so that we cam make out the trth about this seeming to be dashing, T-Mobile Dash 3G Mobile Phone!

Nokia 6700 Classic Mobile Phone

2009-07-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 6700 Classic replaces their popular 6300 model, living breathing proof that not everyone wants a smartphone. The 6700 takes the candybar form and our review version was chrome, which looks utterly stunning: it gets a little smeary, but looks cracking.

The 6700 measures 109.8 x 45 x 11.2mm and is only 116.5g, small enough to fit into any pocket or bag. The front is divided between the all-metal 12-key keypad at the bottom and the 2.2-inch display at the top. Between the two is the normal run of calling and navigation buttons.

The screen has a 320 x 240px resolution, so despite its size, it looks nice and crisp and it is bright enough to cope with sunny conditions too. Things are a little cramped on the screen compared to some of the larger screens, but in return you get a compactness those other devices lack.
The phone runs the Symbian S40 user interface, which whilst not exactly cutting-edge by modern standards is simple to use. For those who want a simple handset, then it is free from confusion. To aid you in your navigation the home page does offer a shortcut bar to jump you into Nokia Maps, the browser or Nokia's Ovi sharing portal.

Customisation isn't available to the same degree as on rival platforms but you will be able to tap into the Ovi Store to download relevant applications, such as a Facebook app. But being a simple interface it is fast to navigate and extremely stable.

The all-metal keypad looks good with its single-piece design and gentle backlighting. One thing to watch out for ladies, if you use your nails to press the buttons, you might find that the cut characters on the keypad act a little like a nail file and roughen the ends of your nails. Otherwise we found it fast and responsive and backed by Nokia's reliable T9 system makes for some fast texting action.

But the 6700 doesn't offer retro connectivity, it is packing in the full range of GSM, GPRS, EDGE and HSDPA, so your handset will happily lap up data on the move. It doesn't have Wi-Fi, so you won't get the advantage of fast free surfing at home through your phone.

However it does have AGPS with Nokia Maps, which we found to be good and responsive, whilst Bluetooth 2.1 will allow you to connect to your PC or stereo headset. The bundled headset connects to the Micro-USB connection on the bottom of the phone. It's of the hard plastic ear bud variety and does leave a little to be required, but incorporates the handsfree kit too. The headset acts as the aerial for the FM radio as well, so you'll probably be stuck with it.

Around the back of the handset you'll find a 5-megapixel camera, a generous offering perhaps, considering the "Classic" tag. It features an LED flash that is as good as useless for anything other than candid shots to share online, giving your subjects a telltale yellow cast. There is a dedicated shutter button on the top of the phone, which is perhaps a little sensitive.

The camera performance is pretty good overall for a basic handset and you'll have no problem capturing still shots in good light, but it doesn't compare to the performance of Nokia's camera phones packing a better quality lens.

Video can also be captured at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 at 15fps which isn't so impressive, although a smoother 362 x 288 30fps option is available, which will do for basic sharing on YouTube. If video and imaging is important, then perhaps you'd be better off looking at some of the more dedicated handsets on offer.

The Nokia 6700 Classic is miserly, giving you 170MB of internal memory, although our review model came with a 1GB microSD card in the slot (hiding under the back cover). Nokia claim that it supports up to 8GB, although it happily accepted a 16GB microSDHC card.

The Nokia 6700 Classic is a great little handset. It looks and feels good without scrimping on features like HSDPA and GPS that you really want. Ok, so some features are missing, but for many, the 6700 will give them that they want: a compact handset which is well connected.

The quality of the metal sandwich construction is unquestionable too and we love that polished chrome finish. For some though, the screen might just a little too small, and the lack of 3.5mm jack is immensely annoying.

Toshiba TG01 - The World's Fastest Mobile Phone!

2009-07-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

Smallest and fastest are the words that haunt the gadget industry. People love to say my gadget is smaller than yours! Likewise people also equally love to say "my gadget is faster than yours!" Keeping the people's hunger for speed, Toshiba has launched the all new mobile phone, Toshiba TG01.

Toshiba Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company's main business is in Infrastructure, Consumer Products, and Electronic devices and components. Toshiba is now trying to create a mark for itself in the Mobile Phone industry with the all new Toshiba TG01.

Toshiba launched the TG01 on the Orange network in the UK today. It's based on Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon, the fastest processor in a mobile phone to date.
Toshiba's emphasis is on media handling on the move, so the phone is mostly screen - a 4.1-inch resistive touch display - and at only 9.9mm it's almost as thin as a freshly purged supermodel.The Toshiba TG01 Mobile phone will be available on a 24-month, £39.15 per month plan from Orange as of today. Unfortunately the phone is let down by its OS - Windows 6.1. The INQ had a fumble with the handset at the launch event last night, but even the Toshiba and Orange demonstrators found it a tad cumbersome to navigate at times.

The WM6.1 is hardly the best way to show off the power of the processor behind it. Toshiba has promised an update to WM6.5 when Microsoft finally gets around to releasing it. There are some firmware additions by Orange, which could also have been the reason for our slower than expected handset experience.
But then if you wait around for a few days website Xda-developers will surely have an Android ROM for the TG01.

On the whole, Toshiba TG01 is the fastest mobile phone so far, still there's long time to go before we could talk about the usability and performance of this lighting fast device.

Mimo Mini USB Monitor - Your Source For Mobile Screen Space

2009-07-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

Tired of the conjusted dcreen space on your portable computer? Here comes the solution to your problems - The Mimo Mini USB Monitor.Yes, this monitor is custom made for mobility and feeds on our USB port alone! :)

Just plug in this USB monitor and you can feel the breath of relief with surplus screen space. Dock all the windows cleanly on your twin displays and work with ease! The Mimo Mini USB Monitor is an ultra-portable 7-inch display ideal for laptop users, which will secure you some extra screen real estate when working on-the-go. Running completely off of a single USB connection, the Mimo doesn’t require an additional video card or any extra power and is compact enough to carry in most notebook or netbook cases.
Capable of being used in either landscape or portrait mode, the Mimo’s 800 x 480 pixel display would be very helpful when trying to multitask on a tiny netbook. You can shift over your IM client, email, notepad or perhaps (for the graphic designers out there) some of your photoshop toolbars and keep them at the ready - unobstructed by other applications you’re working with.
With a weight of just 1.3 pounds, the Mimo 710 Mini USB Monitor is ready to travel. Windows-based portables and Intel Macs are fully supported and is available now for $129.99.

Excalibur Sound Master Floating iPod Speakers

2009-07-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

Floating Speakers! Yes you heard it right. I am talking about floating speakers. :). I have always expected the speakers to be close to me when i am handling water. But Alas! Water and electronics being strange enemies, never get along well. Turning all my wishes true is this Floating speaker from Excalibur. These speakers do know to swim a Tsunami too I guess! hehe :)

If you like to play your music in the bath or when swimming or lazing about on the pool, the Excalibur Sound Master Floating iPod Speaker System may make that even more enjoyable - offering a big sound, right on the water.

Featuring a universal iPod dock which wirelessly transmits your tunes to the included water resistant floating speaker, the Excalibur Sound Master System will keep your music close while keeping your iPod safe and dry away from the water.

With Made for iPod certification and a built-in 915MHz wireless transmitter, the Excalibur Sound Master has a list price of $199.99.

Fujifilm Finepix S100fs Digital Camera

2009-07-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

The Fujifilm Finepix S100fs 11.1MP Digital Camera is Nature Photographer’s Dream Digital Camera. I must become overly excited, at least once a year, over a digital camera that is actually within my budget, and performs as if it is not. This Fuji S100sf camera has optical image stabilization, a 28-400mm (35mm equivalent) lens, coupled to an 11.1mp sensor, a tilting LCD panel, just for starters.

This Fujifilm Finepix S100fs 11.1MP Digital Camera is a super-zoom digital camera, which incorporates a newly developed Fujinon lens optimized for nature photography. The FinePix S100FS has four AF modes of single AF, continuous AF, manual focus and one-push AF (for manual focus), to respond to diverse photography conditions and intentions. All modes offer high-speed, high-precision focusing. You can focus accurately with your targeted framing. The FinePix S100FS can focus on subjects in low light. You can set shutter speeds of between 1/4,000 second and 30 seconds. Shutter time lag is less than 0.01 seconds. Using the manual exposure setting, bulb exposure of up to 30 seconds is possible. The FinePix S100FS has a full-frame video recording function with audio at 30 frames per second, which outputs a flowing movement.

The FinePix S100FS incorporates a Face Detection system, which automatically detects faces and sets optimal focusing and brightness for faces. 2/3 Super CCD HR Sensor File Format - JPEG (EXIF Ver 2.2) Aperture - F2.8-F11 (W) / F5.3-F11 (T), max 13 steps in 1/3 EV increment Shutter Speed - 1/4 second to 1/4000 second in auto mode White balance - Automatic scene recognition, Preset (Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light Daylight, Fluorescent light Warm White, Fluorescent light Cool White, Incandescent light), and Custom Self-timer.

This camera preforms quite well , the only disappointing thing is the manual focus, it seems strange but after using it I am assuming that I will get use to it ,the camera bag for this item is small and you really have to stuff it in as there is no room to spare.

Canon Rebel T1i / Canon 500D Digital Camera

2009-07-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

The Canon T1i is the latest digital camera from Canon. THis Canon Rebel T1i has several features that make it stand out from the crown, namely: 15.1 megapixels, full 1080HD video, and a three-inch LCD with LiveView.

The Canon Rebel T1i, also known as the Canon 500D, is the successor to the Canon Rebel XSi. Unlike many of its predecessors, it uses SD cards instead of the less common compact flash memory traditionally used in DSLRs. Here’s a full list of features:

* 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor
* 3.0-inch TFT LCD
* LiveView with Face Detection
* 9 point AF with center cross-type sensors
* Movie mode: full HD recording at 1920×1080p @ 20 fps, as well as 1280×720p @ 30 fps, and 640×480 @ 30 fps
* Monaural microphone for audio during video recording, and a speaker for playback
* Built-in Sensor cleaning system
* Continuous Drive up to 3.4 frames per second (170 JPEGs or 9 RAW files)
* Uses Canon EF/EF-S lenses.
* HDMI Type C video output for high resolution viewing on a monitor or TV
* NTSC/PAL video output
* JPEG, RAW
* Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic and Creative modes)
* Noise reduction
* Stainless Steel Chassis

The Canon T1i is the company’s response to the soon to be released Nikon D5000, which has fewer megapixels (12.3) and a slightly smaller screen (2.7″). However, the screen is unique in that it flips out and swivels- a feature found on some Canon point-and-shoot cameras that makes shooting “the angles” that much easier.

The T1i is priced at $799.00 for the body only and $899.99 with a stock lens.

Canon EOS 1Ds Camera

2009-07-02T11:03:00.000-07:00

For anyone seeking something new when they pick up the 1Ds, don't be fooled by the looks alone. You could quickly be deceived into thinking that nothing has changed from the Canon EOS 1D to EOS 1Ds. The outer body (except for the logo) is virtually the same. It also seems to have the same weight and exterior design. You've got to hold the viewfinder up to your eyes to realize that the world comes in a full frame size and now Canon has finally delivered the tool you need to capture it.

I have to say that when the camera arrived I was excited. My anticipation was high and I had great expectations. The main thing I wanted to see was how well this camera would perform in the field. Canon claims that this camera is the answer to what "Professionals have been asking for." It boasts the 11.1 million pixels, and the full-frame CMOS sensor. But, what does that really boil down to, and is it worth the $8000.00 price tag?

I decided the only way to find out was to take this baby out for a spin. I trudged over to Death Valley to put the 1Ds to the ultimate test. Could it capture the vast landscapes and almost limitless skyline? Could it survive hiking up and down the sand dunes? Could I carry it around my neck for hours as I climbed through the badlands and artists canyon? Most importantly, would the results I see in the field, mirror what showed up on my monitor and ultimately onto my large size prints.

I've been a Canon digital shooter for quite some time and have extensively used the Canon D30, D60, and 1D. Although I also own a 1V film camera, and have played around with medium format, my experience with film is somewhat limited. Therefore, for the purpose of this review, I decided not to directly compare the new 1Ds digital body to MF (medium format) or 35mm film. Instead, I will give you my impressions as a professional digital photographer that revels in shooting landscape images, write about my field experience and then compare the 1Ds to the 1D.

I think it's best to leave most of the technical aspects to Canon to describe. I figured since they are the designers and experts they'll probably do a better job at breaking down the specifications in detail. In the meantime, there are just a few main differences between the 1D and 1Ds that I would like to point out.

There are three main features that are virtually identical between the two bodies when comparing the 1D and 1Ds side-by-side: Exposure and color, Flash Control, and Camera body.

* Exposure and color: Including exposure metering (21-zone Evaluative), Auto-bracketing options, Set white balance in K and color space (sRGB and AdobeRGB)
* Flash control: Including Compatibility TTL flashes, Wireless TTL possible, PC socket, and Manual flash metering
* Camera body: Including viewfinder (100 percent accurate), Focus screens (Interchangeable), Custom functions, AF system, Body material (Magnesium alloy), weather resistance (extensive gasketing), dimensions (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in), and weight (44.1 oz)

The Canon EOS 1Ds Review is surely the best Camera from Canon's mill so far.

Huawei Android Phone - The Next Big Android?

2009-07-02T10:54:00.000-07:00

Huawei Technologies ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions worldwide, today showcased its first Android-powered smart phone at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This smart phone will be commercially available in the third quarter of 2009.

"Huawei is delighted to showcase its much anticipated first Android-powered smart phone. As a terminal solutions provider with all-round capabilities, Huawei has an acute insight into the drivers of the communications industry and in-depth understanding of operators," said Mr. James Chen, Director of Huawei Terminal Marketing Department., "A pioneer in mobile broadband devices, we look forward to expanding a compelling mobile communications experience for end-users whilst providing customized services to our operator partners via the Android smart phone."

Huawei partnered with an established design consultancy to develop a robust and user-friendly interface, creating a powerful customer experience that is able to evolve with operators' differentiation requirements. The touchphone hardware is decidedly iPhone-esque, and almost seems too button scarce to work with the traditional Android interface, but that's where the rest of the story comes in: Huawei is working with an "established design consultancy" to develop its own custom interface for the device. The as-yet unnamed phone will be coming to market in Q3 of this year, and Huawei is currently in talks with a carrier who will rebrand the device -- the lack of finality there left much of the rest of the info on this phone shrouded.

Smart phones are expected to account for more than 24 percent of the global mobile phone market by 2011, and this figure is set to exceed 30 percent by 2012.

HTC Hero - The Flash Android Phone

2009-06-30T20:15:00.000-07:00

Andorioid phones are flooding the market of mobile phones these days. Mobile phone developers are competing with one another to bring out the best Android phone so far. There seems to have developed a wild goose chase in the development of Android phones. Turning a new leaf in the book of Android Phones is the all new HTC Hero.

The HTC Hero is HTC's third handset to be powered by the android operating system. Announced at a press event in London in June, the HTC Hero is one of the best spec'd HTC Android devices to be launched across Europe.The HTC Hero is a purely touchscreen device that features a 3.2-inch TFT-LCD display with a 320 x 480 resolution, 5 mega-pixel auto-focus camera, 3.5 mm audio jack, and a custom built HTC user interface.

Like the T-Mobile G1 and Google Ion/HTC Magic, the HTC Hero has the signature curve at the bottom, but it's a bit more svelte at 4.4 inches tall by 2.2 inches wide and 0.5 inch thick. In addition, it features a 3.2-inch HVGA touch screen with an antifingerprint screen coating.
However, the real beauty of the smartphone lies beneath the surface. The new Sense UI allows users to customize the device to their needs and give them more access to the information they want at a glance through widgets, customized profiles, and consolidated views of all communication with a contact, whether it be e-mail, text or multimedia message, Facebook status updates, or photos. In addition, HTC said that all of its future devices will use Sense UI.

HTC Hero delivers a more complete web browsing experience and allows mobile users to access a broad variety of Adobe Flash technology based content available on the web today. As the first Android device with Flash, the new HTC Hero represents a key milestone for Android and the Flash Platform. With close to 80 percent of all videos online delivered with Adobe Flash technology, consumers want to access rich Web content on-the-go. Search just about anything, anywhere on your HTC Hero. The dedicated Search button combs through tweets in Twitter, locates people in your contact list, finds emails in your inbox, searches through appointments in the calendar and very nearly finds needles in haystacks.

Detailed Specification Of HTC Hero:

Qualcomm's MSM7200A proc running Android at 528MHz
512MB/288MB ROM/RAM
3.2-inch TFT-LCD display with a 320 x 480 resolution
900/2100MHz HSPA and Quad-band GSM
Trackball
Internal GPS
Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP support
802.11b/g WiFi
3.5mm Audio Jack
5 megapixel auto-focus camera
microSD expansion
G-sensor

The HTC Hero Android phone will launch across Europe in July, followed by Asia, and the US later in 2009. The HTC Hero phone will be available in 7 different colour styles including black, white, yellow, pink, gold, red and turqouise, and will include the much anticipated custom HTC Android user interface 'Rosie'.

MyDeskFriend Robot Penguin - Your Window To Facebook

2009-06-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

Social networking is the buzz word in this age and people are looking out for better ways to stay connected to their buddies thorough the social networking sites. Robots and other devices linked to social networking sites aren't exactly anything new, but few have been in the form of tiny robot penguins, and even fewer have been tiny robot penguins with hats. That bit of mold-breaking comes courtesy of upstart Arimaz of Switzerland, which is now busy showing off its MyDeskFriend "Facebook companion" that's set for release this September. This Peniguin Robot is able to mosey about your desk without falling off and react to your voice like any good robot, but its real secret is that it can connect to Facebook and read your messages, or even be controlled (some may say tormented) by your real Facebook friends.

The web-connected mydeskfriend will be able to connect to your Facebook account and read your messages and your feeds, in a robotic voice I assume. Your friends will also be able to interact with it via Facebook, thereby avoiding interacting with you. So it’s a friend middleman.
As everyone knows, eyes are the window to a persons emotions. Eyes reflect the feel of the person. Taking this universal truth into robots too, the MyDeskFriend Robot Penguin can express the feeling with its eye.! Yes! Believe it or not, eyes change colors to convey its mood, for example yellow to convey happiness and red when its in a bad mood. It can also do other robot stuff, like move around and follow your finger.

The MyDeskFriend Robot Penguin has 5 infrared sensors that prevent it from careening off the precipice that is the computer desk, which has supposedly become the favorite hangout of an increasing number of humans, all of them hungry for interaction and companionship, not realizing that its because they stay in front of their damn computers for so long that they lack company. The mydeskfriend has certain “needs”, like food, exercise and “meds”, and you and your friends can attend to it via Facebook. The robot also responds to touch, like poking or shaking, as well as voice commands. Its software will supposedly allow its “personality” to evolve over time.

Arimaz, the company behind mydeskfriend, is entertaining the possibility of licensing the technology behind the toy so that there’ll be more robots for everyone. The MyDeskFriend Robot Penguin will be available in September for $99 .

Father's Day

2009-06-21T00:08:00.000-07:00

Heyya are you all preparing to surprise your father on Father's Day this year? Then I am one of you too :). Father's Day is a day honoring fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in the United States and on various other days in many places around the world. It complements Mother's Day, the celebration honoring mothers.

Father's Day has its roots in a Celebration organised in the 20th Century so as to complement Mothers's Day. This Celebration was organised so as to celebrate fatherhood and male parenting, and to honor and commemorate fathers and forefathers. Father's Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners to fathers, and family-oriented activities.

Nowadays celebrations have become common place for all festivals. None of the festival is left uncelebrated. Making use of this practice are the gift and card producers. So for fathers day too, shops have come up with a whole lot of concessions and offers on their services so as to impress one's loved dad. Among the various services on offer for this special occasion are "A Dad and Son combo meal at half rate" and many more. :). Sounds alluring! Still the point is the commercialization of down to earth celebrations. Gone are those days when one used to prepare a card or a bouquet all on their own with specially collected flowers for their loved ones. These days one prefers ready made cards and bouquets available at stores, that can be bought in a jiffy. Still the existence of such celebrations lets one rejoice the joy of Father child relationships and express the unconditional love, that forms the basis for all relationships.

Colorful Disney Asus Netbook

2009-06-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

For those who are considering giving their young ones a laptop, Disney has gone in with ASUS to create two different Disney themed laptops. There is basically a male and female version, the Princess Pink you see here and Magic Blue for the boys. he he...Pink is glued for girls forever!

These kid friendly laptops allow kids to pick and choose a theme such as Hannah Montana or WALL-E. Don’t worry, there are features that make this laptop a little more likely to survive being abused by the kids ranging in ages from 6-12. It has a spill-proof keyboard and ShockShield protection that will save data in a fall.

This Colorful Disney Asus Netbook also comes with a software bundle that will include Disney brand media-management software (Disney Mix), photo software (Disney Pix) and then other things such as games and widgets. These software packages will surely make a whiz out of your kids. As far as the machine itself goes, it runs on an Intel Atom N270 processor, with 1GB of DDR2 Ram. It also includes a VGA port, 3 USB ports and an 8.9-inch LED backlit screen with a 1,024 by 600 resolution. As well as a multi-card reader, a 0.3 MP webcam and a battery that is said to run for up to 5 hours. You can pick them up in late July for $349.99.

Samsung VC240 video conferencing LCD monitor

2009-06-18T09:08:00.000-07:00

Samsung together with RADVISION have taken the wraps off their new video conference multimedia LCD monitor, the Samsung VC240, which, apart from a HD display (curiously the actual resolution isn’t specified at this juncture) comes complete with inbuilt 5 megapixel webcam allowing for V2oIP video/audio communications.

“The VC240 breaks down barriers in the desktop market by allowing users to enjoy all the benefits of the high definition video communications experience at a fraction of the cost of existing hardware desktop solutions,” says Boaz Raviv, CEO of RADVISION, who introduced the Samsung VC240. “With the introduction of this product Samsung and RADVISION are literally changing the playing field by enabling wide scale deployment of HD video on the desktop. We are honored to partner with the world’s leading expert in LCD technology and together we will bring the market a new level of desktop video communications.”

The Samsung VC240, which supports the H.264 codec and which comes complete with integrated microphones boasting noise cancelling technology, offers 1000:1 contrast ration and 5ms response time and is billed as shipping sometime this Fall for around the $1,999 price point.

ACER AS5535-624G16MN Laptop - True Value For Money!

2009-06-18T09:05:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for a new laptop? Have a look at ACER AS5535-624G16MN. It has 4GB of Memory an AMD dual core processer and 160GB of storage space.

ACER AS5535-624G16MN features:

Screen size: 15.6 inches
Processor: AMD Athlon x2 Dual Core
Processor speed: 2.0 GHz
Memory (RAM): 4 GB
Storage (hard drive): 160 GB
Shared graphics: AMD M780G256 MB
Battery life: Up to 3 hours
Laptop weight (kg): 4.2 kg
Operating system: Windows Vista Home Basic

This laptop has a lot of RAM which means it will move fast; the battery life is good but it is little heavy.

The price for ACER AS5535-624G16MN is £384.99.

Stylish Multi-Function Speaker Set

2009-06-18T09:01:00.000-07:00

Nearly everything comes with built in speakers, but often they are inferior; you just cannot get that good clear sound that you are really looking for. So when you look for a good product to enhance your sound, it is important to get the best product available, and something you can use with different products. And with the economy being what it is, you want the best value for your buck!

Well, look no further, the Stylish Multi-Function Speaker Set can provide everything you need. In thins geeky technology age where the freakest looking gadgets make the most crazy news, adding more buzz and sound in the media world is the Stylish Multi-Function Speaker. These are great looking speakers, available in either black or white; and when you are using them, they have a soft green glow. You can use them with your cd player, your iPod or your MP3 player. You can use these speakers with any device that has a jack. You can use them with your laptop computer or even your desktop computer. And there is a built in auto scan FM radio. This Stylish Multi-Function Speaker Set does really look more like a juicer blender :).

The Stylish Multi-Function Speaker Set is a great product which looks good anywhere, whether it is on your desk, in your office, or beside the pool table in the basement.

Maybe you are looking for a gift for Mom's birthday. These speakers would be a great hit! Mom could take her iPod anywhere in the house and get great sound. She could use them in the kitchen, the laundry room; or she could take them into the bathroom so she can listen to her favorite sounds while she relaxes in a nice bubble bath.

You may want to consider getting several sets; you can use them all over the house. You may find that they are so popular with the rest of the family that you will need to have several to keep yours from disappearing. Wherever you use them, you will be glad you made this purchase.

Blackberry Tour

2009-06-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

The latest phone from Blackberry that has sent waves of surprise all over is the new Blackberry Tour. The Blackberry Tour has a set of dazzling features to attribute it. The Blackberry Tour feature a full QWERTY keyboard along with a sharp 480x360 screen, Bluetooth, 256MB of storage and an MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot.

This Blackberry Tour not only has the professional features like a full fledged keyboard and huge screen, instead it also has a camera. Yes! The Blackberry Storm has a the Storm-reminiscent 3.2MP IS camera with autofocus, GPS-enabled geotagging and video support.
The Blackberry Storm will be carrier glued as usual. It has been said that Sprint and Verizon will both offer the Tour this summer. The price looks to be around $200 with rebates. This surely doen't sound sky high, for a phone that hosts a load of eye catching features!

Samsung SC DX205

2009-06-15T07:48:00.000-07:00

Samsung the Korean Gadget giant has introduced its new camcorder, the Samsung sc dx205. The Samsung SC DX205 is designed to let you capture all those precious moments that you want to cherish forever.

This Samsung SC DX205 Camcorder boasts a 2.7-inch LCD screen, and incorporates a 34x optical zoom. It delivers a perfect recording resolution of 720 x 480. Enjoy 16:9 wide recording on this camcorder that provides superiors video compression of H.264. It also makes use of advanced compression technology to deliver perfect recording experience.

The new Samsung SC-DX205 Camcorder comes featuring the 42x Intelli-Zoom. It also features a digital image stabilizer to prevent any sort of blurring effect while recording. Measuring 2.23 x 3.58 x 4.78”in dimensions, this camcorder weighs just .8lbs.
Features of Samsung sc dx205:

Superior Video Compression (H.264)
Video compression' no longer means 'video degradation'. With the new H.264 video CODEC, advances in compression technology have resulted in virtually loss-less compression. That means what you see is what you get. Buy your camcorder takes less memory to keep it! So you get to record more hrs. of video while using less memory.

16:9 wide recording/2.7"wide LCD
With a 2.7", high-resolution LCD screen that rotates up to 270 degrees and the screen's 16:9 aspect ratio, which is perfectly designed to match an HDTV display, these camcorders make it easier for you to be sure that what you see when you’re shooting is what you’ll see when you get home.

Easy operation
A five way joy-stick control mounted right on the camcorder's LCD frame makes menu navigation simple. Using only your thumb, the camcorder’s many features become instantly available.

Long Battery Life
Taking advantage of advanced power consumption technology, The SC-DX205 is has the longest battery time (up to 2hrs) to assure you don't miss those crucial shots.

42x Intelli-Zoom
Samsung Camcorders use high performance Schneider Lens, with extremely low distortion and astigmatic aberration tolerances, resulting in natural,accurate, compelling video. The powerful 34x optical zoom lets you get closer to the action with a bright F1.6 lens that lets more light through to the image sensor.

Stylish and Ergonomic Design
An ergonomic design that fits comfortably in your hand, these camcorders share a number of convenient design features that make taking movies easier, like easy access rear panel buttons, a slot-loaded battery, a built-in lens cover and a UV coated body.

Digital Image Stabilizer
The Hyper Digital Image Stabilizer eliminates the effects of shakes to ensure extremely sharp pictures even when zooming in for close-ups.

Now what else can you dream of in a Camcorder? The Samsung sc dx205 is a total photography package! This Samsung sc dx205 Camcorder is available for just $279.99.

Talking USB Teddy Bear

2009-06-13T00:19:00.000-07:00

Are you like me, fond of teddies and toys? :) Then this USB Teddy Bear will win your hearts. This USB Teddy Bear called the Smart E Bear is a lovely geeky gadget. The Smart E Bear lets you connect him to your computer via USB. Then, once you have synced him with the downloadable software, he will start talking to your kid – by name.

Just connect him to your computer and sync him with his downloadable software, and your kids will be amazed in no time. Why? Because Smart E Bear will actually talk to your kid by name (he's got over 1,000 in his database). He'll sing and tell stories and play games with your urchins in English or Spanish - all you do is load up the content you want, and your child triggers Smart E into action by squeezing his paw. So funny and sweet indeed :).
The Smart E Bear is not just for toddlers. This Smart E Bear is preloaded with tons of good educational content, but (like iTunes), you can always download more (even new languages for him to speak and teach your geeklings). This means that Smart E Bear can evolve and grow as your children do. He’ll be their friend, teacher, and teddy bear for all time. And when your children move off to college and say they’ve outgrown their Smart E Bear – then you can finally have him back all for yourself.

Features of Smart E Bear:

Dozens of stories, games, and songs preinstalled (thousands more available from Smart E Store).

Child interacts with content by squeezing Smart E's paw.
Suitable for KIds of Age 2 and above.
Multi-lingual (English and Spanish included; French and Chinese available for additional download)
Fully expandable with downloads from the Smart E Store.
Loves and plays with your kid, so you don't have to (joke, it's a joke!)
Included database of over 1,000 boy and girl names means Smart E Bear will be able to call your child by name!
Customizable interactions to become more complex as your child ages.
Connects to your computer via USB cord.
Auto run installs software interface (Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
Very soft and huggable.
Just awesomely cute.

This Talking USB Teddy Bear is available for a sweet $59.99.

The iTunes Error 5002

2009-06-12T23:59:00.000-07:00

iTunes and Apple iPod are like the Siamese twins of the gadget industry. iPod ia one of the most popular and cherished mp3 players and the Apple iTunes complements as a very good interface software for the iPod making the iPod the most easy to use mp3 player.

But great things do go wrong at times and there have been a lot of errors encouneterd with iPod as well as iTunes. The most prevalant error with iTunes is the iTunes Error 5002. Since 2005, the iTunes Error 5002 has been around. The fix to iTunes Error 5002 is already available but Error 5002 just won’t go away even with iTunes 8.
So lets now know what the iTunes Error 5002 is all about. If you’re shopping in iTunes using their built-in shopping cart and get Error 5002, then you’re definitely stuck in one step and no longer can complete your transaction/s. For most users, this is annoying and confusing. Some ask “Was my purchase made?”, “Was my transaction successful?” The simple answer is most likely NO. Some people who have experienced or encountered iTunes Error 5002 claimed that though they were were stuck in one window, their credit cards have been charged but no download was made available for them, which is the logical next move if the transaction really succeeded. So now we can realise why the iTunes Error 5002 is believed to be the most grave error in iTunes. With money and transcations, a single error too is mind boggling.

So, if you ever come across this error and are groping a way out then it would be useful for you to go through the following forum posts:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2308168&#2308168
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1856767&tstart=0.

I belive that Apple is trying hard to pluck this worm out of its sweet fruit. So lets wait and watch if the newer versions of iTunes could make the The iTunes Error 5002 a history.

Archos 3 MP3 Player

2009-06-12T08:27:00.000-07:00

Archos has presented the Archos 3, a new portable media player. The ARCHOS 3 vision is the latest in a new line of MP3 players, with an impressive 3” tactile screen that covers the whole surface of the device. You can access all your favorite features with the brand new virtual wheel selector, which provides a whole new browsing sensation. No matter where you are in the media library your favorite feature is only a spin away.

The Archos 3 vision is extremely compact and lightweight and will easily fit in pretty much any kind of pocket. Yet it’s so pretty you may want to show it off instead of hiding it there.

Compared to the successors Archos 5 and Archos 7, this version Archos 3 is less complicated on the interface factor. The Archos 3 also provides you with an integrated FM tuner, digital clock and audio recorder to record voices to its 8GB storage.

The revolutionary feature incorporated into Archos 3 Mp3 Player is the “virtual wheel” selector which supposedly makes navigating straightforward. It’s unclear whether the wheel is an on-screen thing, perhaps a translucent overlay, or involves what looks to be a touch-sensitive button on the lower front panel. Finally coming to the quintessential factor - storage, Archos 3 MP3 Player provides a storage of 8 GB that can store up to 4000 songs. The battery life is said to be 4 hours and it is said that the player will be priced around 100$.

Thanko MiniJEC1 Mini Projector

2009-06-12T07:56:00.000-07:00

Thanko has released a new tiny projector, which measures 61 x 37 x 60mm and weighs in at just 142g. This tiny projector lets your project video from your iPhone, iPod, or PC and it can project an image up to 45 inches with a resolution of 640 x 480.

Weighing in at just 142 grams the Thanko MiniJEC1 is latest pico projector to fly out of Japan. With an almost cube like quality the Thanko MiniJEC1 pico projector still fits snugly in even the average size gadgeteer's hand and while the 200:1 contrast ratio is pretty low the resolution matches the current micro projector highest resolutions at 640×480.
The throw however is our greatest concern with this nicely designed pico, its rumored a 14 inch screen takes a distance of 60cm to produce, however this might not matter depending on the user and what its mostly projecting onto.

Finally, this Thanko MiniJEC1 pico projector is nothing new in terms of technology. Still it does have a more substantial design appeal, if they can improve on the lens and contrast ratio, then the Thanko MiniJEC1 Mini Projector maybe onto an early winner.

LG enV Touch Review

2009-06-05T23:00:00.000-07:00

LG has come up with a new phone the "env Touch" which I feel is a diversion from LG's recent range of sweet named phones like cookie and Lollipop! Following the successful launch of phones like Voyager, LG has released the LG enV Touch, which is the new and improved successor to the Voyager (despite the enV name).

The enV Touch is much improved over the Voyager, but still has the similar clamshell form-factor with internal QWERTY keyboard. Both displays are now 3" diagonal, with WVGA 480x800 resolution and support up to 1.6 million colors. You can really see the difference. Naturally, the external display is touch-sensitive, but seems to require more pressure than the LG Versa, about the same amount as the LG Dare.

Talking about the features of this wonderful phone, LG env Touch comes with a side clamshell form factor ,non-touch 3-inch display, Full Qwerty keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, Bluetooth and slot micro SD.
The QWERTY keyboard in LG env Touch has undergone a few changes, and now has a single space key in the middle, instead of two on either side. The keyboard buttons also more curved around the edges and the d-pad is slightly larger. The camera is now up to 3MP and features auto focus, LED flash, and a Schneider Kreuznach lens.
All in all, the LG enV Touch is a worthy successor to the Voyager. The handset’s feature-set gets a fair amount of upgrades, so if you owned the original Voyager, you’ll be happy to see the new upgrades. The handset is available for $149.99 after a $70 rebate and 2 year agreement.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Camera

2009-06-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

It is always believed that sharing knowledge and combinational effort always gives good results, and that is the point with the all new Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Camera. In July 2005 Konica Minolta and Sony entered into a treaty that focused on technology sharing between the electronics and photography giants. The treaty stated that they were to jointly develop digital SLR cameras. This agreement hinted at shared technology between the two companies such as auto focus, metering and Anti-Shake coming from Konica Minolta and sensors, electronics and batteries from Sony.
It was believed that this is the beginning of a new era of photography products combining excellence in technology and accessory features. But to everyone's surprise, some six months later Konica Minolta announced that they were withdrawing from the camera business and had transferred certain camera assets including the Maxxum/Dynax lens mount and related SLR technologies to Sony.Almost a year on since that first announcement we have the new Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, a compact, ten megapixel (CCD) digital SLR with a (Konica) Minolta lens mount, Anti-Shake (now Super SteadyShot) and a definite cross-breed appearance. It's fair to say that while this camera may share some components with previous Konica Minolta digital SLR's Sony's involvement has brought external styling, build quality and finish up to a higher standard. The lens mount is to be called the 'Alpha mount' and Sony has announced no less than 19 lenses which will carry the Sony Alpha branding (although many are based on existing Minolta lenses).

Features Of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Camera :

Sony Alpha lens mount.
10 megapixel APS-C CCD.
Anti-Blur.
Anti-Dust.
Bionz Image Processor.
Eye Start AF.
Continuous shooting until media full.
40 segment honeycomb pattern metering.
2.5" 230,000 pixel 'Clear Photo LCD Plus' monitor.
Lithium-Ion battery.
Support for Memory Stick Duo cards via included adapter.
Higher resolution LCD display

Carried away by the awesome features and planning to get yourself a Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Camera? Then you'll be glad to know that the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Camera is available from 400$.

E3: New Sony PS3 motion controller

2009-06-03T11:05:00.000-07:00

Soon after Microsoft's announcement of its new technology - the controller-free control system called Project Natal, Sony has announced its rivalry gadget, the new "Motion Controller for Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)". The Motion Controller for PS3 works in a similar way to Nintendo’s Wii controller.

There is a sensor that sits on top of the TV and detects the position, distance and movement of two controllers held in a user’s hand, which sound strongly similar to the functionality of Wii motes in Nintendo Wii. The device can measure where the controllers are in relation to each other and how close they are to the sensor, aiming to create a true 3D movement within a game.

Sony PlayStation Controller is also capable for, enabling users to wield weapons, fire a bow and arrow, write on screen and manipulate objects in a virtual environment. The new Motion Controller will be available from spring 2010.

Logic3 NW880 SoundStation for Nintendo Wii

2009-06-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

Theres a point for all the Nintendo lovers to rejoice. Logic3 has put forward its latest speaker set custom made for Nintendo Wii. The coolest and the cutest thing abou this monster sound gadget is that, it is colored white to go along with Nintendo Wiis trademarked White color!

Logic3 showcased its NW880 SoundStation at E3 Expo 2009, LA Convention Center. The Logic3 NW880 SoundStation is designed to give your Nintendo Wii console and its accessories a better place and more entertainment to Wii Gamers . Logic3 NW880 SoundStation is a combination of speaker system, dual charge docks for your Wii remotes and a complete storage solution for Nintendo Wii console and its accessories.

Talking about the power source of the Logic3 NW880 SoundStation,powered by the original Wii Ac Adaptor, Logic3 NW880 SoundStation can charge two of your Nitendo Wii remotes in same time via its docking station. To convert your Nintendo Wii console to music playback, just position and connect your Nintendo Wii console or connected your other portable audio devices via the included 3.5mm line-in cable, you will receive a powerful clear sound from 6 Watt RMS speakers that you can control remotely. Moreover, the speakers have a highly practical design that lets it to be folded down for storage and portability.

Logic3 NW880 SoundStation is presented in 26cm wide and 22cm long with a complimented soft blue lighting. The price tag of Logic3 NW880 SoundStation is set at $60 or 50 EURO.

iTheater Portable Video Glasses - The Portable Theater

2009-05-31T00:07:00.000-07:00

Have you ever dreamt of a home theater that is just yours and stays just in front of your eyes? Then your dream has come true, thanks to the iTheater video glasses. Yes, I said glasses and they only weigh 3 ounces.

The iTheater video glasses is a personal entertainment center that you wear as if they were glasses. You get great video and audio quality, too. The video is at a 230,000 pixel resolution and the audio is surround sound.

There’s really no limit as to what you can watch, either. The included RCA cables allow you to hook up your game consoles, DVD players, computers, iPod (video), or other video playing players. Imagine playing your games or watching your DVDs on a 50 inch screen.

Wondering how this awesome theater will be powered on the go? The iTheater comes with a portable power source, along with two AA batteries that will run for about 6 – 8 hours of viewing. Even if the power runs out, just pop two more batteries in and you’re good to go, you don’t need to worry about having a power outlet handy.

The only downside about the iTheater is how weird you’d look in public using these, even on an airplane. Still, the portability is awesome and if you want a portable, but high quality way to watch your DVDs or play your games, this is a great choice.

The iTheater video glasses are available for $100. They’ll make you shell out an additional $30 to get the iTheater iPod connector and another $20 for the AC adapter.

Pentax K7 Waterproof DSLR Camera

2009-05-30T23:57:00.000-07:00

Pentax has officially launched their new K7 DSLR which sports a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor and the ability to shoot HD video. The Pentax K7 is an aqua friendly camera. The Pentax K7’s case is rugged and weatherproof thanks to 77 seals around a magnesium-alloy body, which help the camera resist water, dust and cold temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 Celsius).

The Pentax K7’s CMOS sensor has been entirely redesigned in order to minimize noise and thanks to the new PRIME II processing engine, the camera offers up to 5.2 frames per second shooting (with a limit of 40 images). The camera features a 3-inch LCD with Live View mode and Face Detection and can fetch a top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec, storing your images on SD/SDHC memory cards.The DSLR can shoot 1280 x 720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) at 30fps and also offers up a couple of other resolutions to choose from such as 640 x 416 and 1536 x 1024. The K7 comes with an HDMI port for easy video playback on HD displays and includes an external microphone input to capture professional quality sound with your videos (if you have a decent mic).

Pentax also debuted the D-BG4 battery grip which gets you double the battery life using either 6 AA cells or a single rechargeable lithium-ion battery and will retail for $230 when it ships in July.

LG W35 Monitor - The Best Monitor For Gamers

2009-05-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Uh! Istill want to play this game, but it hurting my eyes. Have you ever experience such a feel? If you do, you are just like me. Satisfying our game addiction and caring for our eyes, never go hand in hand. Because when we play our favorite games, we usually forgot about the time. And worst, if we play it after our work or other activity that hell tiring. Our eyes force us to end up the game by causing pain or uncomfortable feel inside our eyes. But how can we can abandon our game character we are just about to reach the top level or the final boss of the dungeon.

So, for all the game maniacs like us, LG has launched the product that can give us the freedom of playing game whole night. This product is LG W35 monitor. This product is optimized to reduce the strain on our eyes. And the best of it, it has auto brightness feature that can adjust its brightness with the light setting around it and inside the room where it is placed. This monitor also has a timer that reminds us of breaks that we need to take in order to avoid looking continuously at the screen, and it will help us if we want to play the game for long time.

Besides it has full HD resolution, 18.5-27 inch size and 16:9 aspect ratio on screen over 21.5 inches. There has been no word on the pricing and launch of this gamer friendly monitor!

Nikon D3x Digital SLR Camera Review

2009-05-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

The all new treat for Photographers is the Nikon D3X. The Nikon D3X is a 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor digital SLR camera. The Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera features Nikon EXPEED image processing technologies, ISO 50-6400, Two Live View shooting modes, 5 fps at full FX-format resolution continuous shooting, 51-point AF system, 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System, 100% viewfinder coverage, Rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy construction, Dual CF card slots with overflow, backup and copy options, Up to 4,400 images per battery charge, and 3-inch super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor.

All these loads of features make it the right mate for a passionate Photographer. he body, controls, user interface and also a large proportion of the camera's electronic and mechanical innards have been carried over directly from the D3. The camera's core component, however, is brand new. The 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor provides a resolution of 24.5 megapixels, and while this is - compared to the D3 - a massive jump in resolution, D3X users have to accept a smaller range of sensitivity (ISO 100 to 1600, extendable to ISO 50 to 6400) and slower continuous shooting of five frames per second (7 fps in DX mode) in return. While the only other piece of news - the 'Extra High' setting for Active D-Lighting - won't make much difference for most users, the premium that Nikon is charging for the extra resolution most certainly will. For $8000 retail price you can bag yourself almost two D3s. The D3X is also roughly $1500 more expensive than its only real competitor in terms of specification and features, the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III.

Features Of Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera:

24.5 megapixel Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
ISO 100 - 1600 (ISO 50 - 6400 in Boost mode)
Also supports DX lenses, viewfinder automatically masks (10.5 megapixels with DX lens)
14-bit A/D conversion, 12 channel readout
Gapless micro lens array and on-chip noise reduction
Nikon EXPEED image processor (Capture NX processing and NR algorithms, optimized for D3X, lower power)
Super fast operation (power-up 12 ms, shutter lag 41 ms, black-out 74 ms)
Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 300,000 exposure durability
Multi-CAM3500FX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)
Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)
Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)
Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)
Seven frames per second in continuous and DX mode
Dual Compact Flash card slots (overflow, back-up, RAW on 1 / JPEG on 2, copy)
Compact Flash UDMA support
3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor
Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast detect Auto Focus
Virtual horizon indicates if camera is level (like an aircraft cockpit display)
HDMI HD video output
'Active D-Lighting' with new 'Extra High' setting (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)
Detailed 'Control Panel' type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness
Buttons sealed against moisture
Dual battery charger as standard

In a nutshell, The NIkon D3x is a stunning camera that pushes the boundaries of DSLR performance to a new level. It isn’t perfect, though, in particular, the omission of any form of built-in dust control is a major disappointment.

Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse

2009-05-22T08:04:00.000-07:00

Tired of tangles and wires? Then Verbatim's Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse is the solution for all your troubles. One can now easily stay unbounded with the all new Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse.

The Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse is targeted at Notebook users and comes with a tiny USB receiver. The receiver itself can be stored within a compartment at the bottom of the mouse when not in use to make sure it doesn't get lost, although it is small enough to remain plugged into your computer's USB port without fear or worry of it breaking off. Lefties will be pleased with the ambidextrous design, while the rubber grip ensures you have a steady handle on it at all times. So, the Verbatim Nano Wireless mouse combines comfort, technology and sleekness in a single piece. This mouse is compatible with Windows and Mac and is available now for $29.99 in a variety of colours which include, red, blue, yellow, pink, green, purple and silver.

Affordable And Sleek Epson Stylus NX Series Printers

2009-05-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

Epson recently announced 3 new models set to join the Epson Stylus
NX Series. Each one the new printers is meant for the fiscally conscience consumer who long for economy and performance. Lets have a look at the peculiarities of each of the new members of the NX family.

Epson Stylus NX215
The Stylus NX215 is the first printer to have a color 1.5” LCD screen on a printer that will only retail for $89. It packs a lot in a small machine. Select all your needs from copying, printing photos, and scanning all from the color LCD. The cartridges included are high capacity, which means more bang for your buck. Maximum print speeds are 32ppm black or 15ppm in color and it can handle all different paper types from premium glossy to plain paper. Copy speeds are 32cpm black text and 9cpm color. In addition it is compatible with both PC and Mac.

Epson Stylus NX415
This is another new affordable and economical printer from Epson. The Epson Stylus NX415 comes with a color 2.5” LCD and memory card slots for easy PC or Mac free transfer of photos. At fast speeds you will get 34ppm in black and color as well as a 5760×1440 dpi resolution. Maximum copy speeds are 33 cpm in both black and color. Because of the pigment ink that is used, everything printed instantly dries so you can experience rich colors without the fear of smudging. There is also easy two sided printing available. Another nice feature is that it restores old, faded, discolored photos back to their once original quality without the need of the computer. Everything can be done from the 2.5” LCD. This is a sleek and sophisticated printer that is great for families and only retails for $99.

Epson Stylus NX515
Well if you take the best features of the previous models I just mentioned and add just a tad more features you get the Epson NX515. Still compact and sleek with its high gloss black finish, the NX515 also has a 2.5” LCD, memory slots for easy picture transfers without a PC/Mac, automatic photo correction, DuraBrite ink, and printing at 36 ppm in both black and color. The sweet spot is the built-in WiFi and Ethernet networking that allows others on your network to print as well. The best part is that there is no router or fancy setup required; in 4 easy steps you will be able to have network printer setup without any extra wires or devices. The Epson Stylus NX515 retails for $149.

On a whole, it can be concluded that these printers are designed to suit the need of conventional users. The NX series is a sure value for money with sleekness and performance going hand in hand. It is said that theese printers will be out for sale somewhere around June.

Lovable USB Heart Mouse

2009-05-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

Here comes a mouse with whom you can fall in love. The latest addition to the list of funky cute gadgets is the USB Heart Mouse, that is all set to steal your hearts. Coming from the hub of gadgets, Japan, the USB Heart Mouse has been aptly named "I Love You" Miniature mouse, by its developers.

This Heart shaped optical 3-button USB mouse is just a simple mouse, with the basic features. The only thing that makes it stand out is its lovely shape. So if you want to add some fun to your tech life, then the USB Heart Mouse is the right choice for you.

Features Of USB Heart Mouse:

* Fits in both hands
* Easy web navigation and scrolling wheel
* 3 buttons and scroll wheel
* No mouse ball, no need of dust cleaning
* Optical sensor stays precise on the most surface without mouse pad
* Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE
* 1200 dpi resolution, definition and reliability
* Dimension: 79 x 69.5 x 30.4mm
* Weight: 56g

The USB Heart Mouse is available for a mere $12.

Motorola Clutch i465

2009-05-15T08:42:00.000-07:00

Motorola has officialy announced the Motorola Clutch i465. The Motorola Clutch i465 is Motorola’s first device that combines the power of push-to-talk and the convenience of QWERTY keyboard.

The Motorola Clutch i465 features a 1.79-inch TFT display with 64k colors and 128 x 160 pixels, Bluetooth, VGA camera, 20MB internal memory, talk time up to 205 minutes, standby time up to 100 hours, 112.8 x 54 x 14.9 mm of dimension and 96 grams of weight.
Specifications Of Motorola Clutch i465:

1.79 inch TFT display with 64k colors and 128 x 160 pixels
Bluetooth
Threaded messaging, MMS, email
VGA camera
20MB of internal memory
Talk time: up to 205 minutes
Stand by time: up to 100 hours
112.8 x 54 x 14.9 mm / 4.4 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches
96 grams / 3.4 oz

It is rumoured that the Motorola Clutch i465 phone will be available sometime in June although we have no prices for it so far.

Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV

2009-05-15T08:10:00.000-07:00

Sony is lengthening its list of alluring LCD TVs with the launch of the Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV. Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV comes with Sony’s pioneering Motionflow 200Hz and Image Blur Reduction technology which provides incredibly smooth motion and sharp fast-moving image.

The Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV incorporates Sony's much-lauded Motionflow and Image Blur Reduction features, making for crisper and smoother-flowing images. This is great for those who like watching fast-moving action like football in HD.

This Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV also utilizes something called Live Colour Creation, which is boosted by Sony's Bravia Engine 3 picture enhancement technology. Connectivity on the TV includes a built-in Ethernet port. This links your TV up to something called Aplicast, where you can peruse RSS feeds, weather reports and stocks and shares reports, even when watching a show.

The Sony Bravia Z5500 is also DLNA certified, allowing it to be seamlessly networked via the built-in Ethernet port with other DLNA enabled devices within the home, even if they’re not in the same room, such as your VAIO PC or Giga Juke music server.

The Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV is expected to be out this June. It is believed that the Sony Bravia Z5500 LCD HDTV willcome in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch screen sizes, with prices starting at around £1,800.

ASUS Eee PC 1002HAE Netbook

2009-05-15T07:45:00.000-07:00

Asus has added another Eee PC to their range with the launch of the Asus Eee PC 1002HAE. The Asus Eee PC 1002HAE is based on the 1002HA, but this new model comes with a bundle of features.

The new Eee PC 1002 HAE comes with stylish Alumunium bodies that make this netbook special. The Eee PC 1002 HAE also features a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB Hard drive, IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, a 1.3M webcam, 3x USB ports, and much more.
The display remains at 10-inches 1024 x 600 resolution, and there are three USB 2.0 ports, ethernet, audio in/out and VGA output. Wireless connectivity includes WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and there’s also a memory card reader.
The difference between the Asus Eee PC 1002HAE and the previous model is the casing, which is made from aluminum, which makes it lighter than the 1002HA at just 1.2kg. The Asus Eee PC 1002HAE will go on sale in Japan around May 16 for around $500, there are no details on when it will be seen in the US and the Europe.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 Netbook

2009-05-15T07:17:00.000-07:00

Lenovo is all set to release their second-generation netbook, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2, which will include integrated 3G but lose the ExpressCard slot that helped differentiate its predecessor. According to the IdeaPad S10-2’s user manual, which was prematurely posted to the company’s support site, the netbook will still use Intel’s Atom processor.

Lenovo recently officially announced the IdeaPad S10-2 that thinner and lighter than the original. The IdeaPad S10-2 is equipped with an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, a 10-inch LCD screen, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 6-cell battery, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and an optional 3G modem connectivity.
Connectivity includes three USB 2.0 ports, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, VGA output, audio in/out and ethernet. There’s also WiFi and optional Bluetooth, with a hardware switch to turn it on or off. No word on when we can expect to see the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2, nor pricing.

Detailed Specifications Of Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2:

Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
10.1" LCD display
1GB RAM
160GB hard drive
Windows XP Home
802.11b/g Wi-Fi plus optional 3G modem connectivity
6-cell battery

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 will beavailable at the end of May with starting price of $349.

Samsung LED TV

2009-05-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

Are you one of those widely prevalent geeks who are hungry for tiniest and slimmest gadgets? Then the all new range of Samsung LED TV's will quench your appetite for the slimmest gadgets. Samsung a digital leader in consumer electronics has launched their LED TV’s, series 6 & 7.Samsung’s LED TV’s brings entertainment to new heights through innovative connectivity. The TV’s pose A Razor slim design that complements with aesthetic beauty and mega clarity.The efficiency of LED TV’s are higher than LCD’s.

What is LED All About?
LCD technology had its own share of problems - such as ghosting effects being caused due to the response delay that an LCD screen inherently has, and also the colour reproduct (especially black colour) was poor in early generation LCD TVs. LED TV use low electricity, contain no mercury and are made of environment-friendly products. It is based on a new technology, which uses LED (light emitting diodes) in the panels as against LCD TVs, which uses normal liquid crystal display technology.The use of LED technology enables Samsung’s LED TVs to be 70 percent slimmer and consumes less than 40 per cent of the power consumed by conventional LCD TVs.
Advantages Of LED.
The latest LED technology that Samsung is using has many advantages. For starters, these new TVs have a jaw-dropping width of 3cm only. See this image on the right? That’s the width of these TVs. When you refer to this as a ’slim TV’, and ‘hang it on the wall like a picture’, you mean it. The whole thing is constructed as one single ‘Crystal Design’ unit.

Features Of Samsung LED TV's
Samsung LED TV series doesn’t skimp on features. You get bright and sharp images, made jitter-free by Samsung’s Motion Plus technology. Of course, you have HDMI connectivity - so watching DVDs, or playing a game on your PS3 / Xbox 360 will be a joy. With built-in USB 2.0 connectivity, you can simply plug-in your digital camera to view photos, or a your MP3 player and play songs directly off your device.The Samsung WS1 Sound Bar Surround System ensures that your songs, movies and TV shows have superior clarity. ‘Sound bar’ systems, unlike normal multi-channel speaker setups don’t require you to strategically place multiple speakers in different parts of the room; instead, a single long bar is used to recreate the same effect. You don’t have to bother with deciding where to place different speakers to get optimum performance.

The Final Words
On whole, The Samsung LED TV's are an out an out wonder that combine features with effects, quality with manageability and above all provide a pleasurable experience.

Zune Mp3 Player

2009-05-13T09:17:00.000-07:00

Zune is Microsoft's stepping stone into the Mp3 players world. Zune has a 3inch LCD video screen, wireless music sharing and a build in FM radio. Well, there are not many surprises in Zune but as the player is built by Microsoft, many people will surely buy it. The basic model launched is of 30GB HDD with video playback feature inbuilt. The screen resolution is QVGA and the codec support is quite good. It supports h.264, MP3, AAC and WMA. The wireless Zune to Zune sharing is an exciting feature in Zune and works pretty well. Some extra inbuilt features such as sharing playlists and photos with your friends.

Zune is available in three colors, Black, Brown and White.

Detailed Specifications Of Zune:

* 4.4 in. x 2.4 in. x 0.6 in. (h x w x d)
* Weight: 5.6 ounces
* Music up to 14 hours (wireless off), up to 13 hours (wireless on); pictures, up * to 4 hours; video, up to 4 hours
* Charge Time: 3 hours; 2 hours to 90%
* 3.0 inch display
* 320×240 pixels.
It can also play usual un-protected content (MP3, AAC), but also play only protected content from Microsoft new Zune Marketplace.

Some disadvantages with Zune are that it is not compatible with previous Windows Media Player based music stores like Napster, and also it not compatible with Macs. If you consider the 80GB HDD Zune player, obviously the cost rises but has no warranty from Microsoft. It has the same dimension as the 30GB Zune. But the point is that the 80GB players are not sold out in retail stores. Well there might be some answers to the question.

A protective metal casing must be removed from inside the Zune to install the thicker 80GB drive. This casing shields the drive against crushing forces that may occur when the drive is stepped on, sat on, or otherwise abused. The Zune design team may have felt removing this piece would jeopardize the structural integrity of the player. On the other hand, perhaps they kept the drive small to allow for a lower price point and a future development path for a larger capacity Zune 2.0 device. Around 7000 songs can be added in the 30GB Zune but movies takes lot of space than MP3’s. A 30GB Zune may hold around 25 full length movies at best. In the 80GB player, around 70 full length movies can be added.

Robotic Arm Washes Dishes

2009-05-13T09:09:00.000-07:00

The University of Tokyo is developing a series of robots that perform housekeeping chores such as washing dishes and doing laundry. A video showing one of the University’s robots washing and stacking dishes recently popped up on YouTube.

According to a Reuters news item, the prototype dishwashing robot is part of a series of housekeeping robot designs developed in association with Panasonic. The University hopes to see products based on its designs begin showing up in consumers’ homes in about five years.
The University’s prototype dishwashing robot’s hand is equipped with 18 sensors of five different types, Reuters reports.

The following Japanese-language video shows the robot carefully picking up, rinsing, and stacking dishes in a dishwasher.

The robot’s developers currently are focused on making the robot smaller, lighter, and faster, with a goal of having it “put away dishes in five minutes after a family of four has finished dinner,” Reuters reports. Another design in the series picks up clothes, puts them in a washing machine, and operates the driver on its own.

The series of housekeeping robots appears to be a project of the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Information Science and Technology’s Mechano-Informatics department.

Robotic hand operated by compressed air

2009-05-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

The Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech has developed a unique robotic hand that can firmly hold objects as heavy as a can of food or as delicate as a raw egg, while dexterous enough to gesture for sign language.

Named RAPHaEL (Robotic Air Powered Hand with Elastic Ligaments), the fully articulated robotic hand is powered by a compressor air tank at 60 psi and a novel accordion type tube actuator. Microcontroller commands operate the movement to coordinate the motion of the fingers. “This air-powered design is what makes the hand unique, as it does not require the use of any motors or other actuators, the grasping force and compliance can be easily adjusted by simply changing the air pressure,” said Dennis Hong, RoMeLa and the faculty adviser on the project. RoMeLa is part of Virginia Tech's department of mechanical engineering (ME).

The grip derives from the extent of pressure of the air. A low pressure is used for a lighter grip, while a higher pressure allows for a sturdier grip. The compliance of compressed air also aids in the grasping as the fingers can naturally follow the contour of the grasped object.

“There would be great market potential for this hand, such as for robotic prosthetics, due to the previously described benefits, as well as low cost, safety and simplicity,” Hong said. The concept has won RoMeLa first place in the recent 2008-2009 Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI)'s Innovation Award Contest, with team members sharing $2,500 and the College of Engineering receiving a separate $8,000 monetary award.

The $10,500 prize was announced in April by the Cleveland, Ohio-based CAGI, an industry organization. The design competition was an invitation-only program, with projects overviews — including written reports and video — being sent to the judging panel. Teams from Virginia Tech, the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Buffalo State College each submitted entries on their air-powered designs for judging. Six teams in all participated, according to Hong.

It is the second year in a row that RoMeLa has won first place in the CAGI competition. A judge on the panel said of the robotic hand, “It is a cutting edge concept, and the engineering was no less than brilliant.”

RAPHaEL is just part of a larger RoMeLa project: The humanoid robot known as CHARLI (Cognitive Humanoid Robot with Learning Intelligence). The hand already is on its second prototype design, with the newer model to be used by CHARLI. Once the newer model hand is connected to the larger body, it will be able to pick up — not just grasp and hold — objects as would a person.

Hong has said CHARLI is the first full-sized bipedal walking humanoid robot to be built entirely in the United States. The 5-foot tall robot will be used as a general humanoid research platform as well as for the RoboCup Humanoid Teen size league for RoboCup 2010.

Lovely Star Portable USB Media Player

2009-05-04T08:14:00.000-07:00

Lovely Star has launched its new portable media player N3501. The travel-friendly PMP is equipped with a 4GB memory and a 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen that is capable of displaying 1600 million colors in a 640 x 480 pixel resolution.

One can access all the common media features one can think of, such as music and video player, photo slide show, eBook reader, FM radio, voice recorder and games.
Detailed Features Of The Portable Media Player:

* 3.5 inch TFT LCD 1600 million colors display
* High resolution 640 x 480 pixel
* Built-in memory: 4GB
* Support Micro SDHC, T-Flash up to 8GB
* Video Format: RM, RMVB, MP4, AVI, DIVX, 3GP, WMV
* Music Format: MP3/WMA
* Picture Format: JPEG, BMP, GIF
* Record Format: WAV
* Built in MIC for voice recording
* Support Window 2000/XP/Vista
* Dimension: 110 x 73 x 15mm (approx.)
* Weight: 116g

Thus lovely Lovely star portable media player is priced at $55.

Washable Keyboard

2009-05-03T04:54:00.000-07:00

Ever wondered how dangerous your computer is to your health? No I am not talking about RSI or Eye disorders, but about the million germs andviruses that happily survive on your mouse and laptops. Still there is no way to keep your keyboard spick and span because these gadgets can't resist water. Vacuum cleaning helps get rid of dirt to a certain extent but not to satisfactory levels. The latest innovation, the Washable Keyboard is your solution for a clean computer system.

The Washable Keyboard can be thrown in the sink or even the dishwasher at the first sign of grubbiness - keeping your keys sparkling. The Washable Keyboard will resist all those accidental coffee and soda spillages thanks to its Seal Shield waterproofing treatment - plus if you’re finicky about germs, the keyboard includes that mysterious silver-ion anti-bacterial coating that’s starting to pop up everywhere.

In addition to being detergent friendly and soap friendly, The Washable Keyboard is said to be 100% waterproof, includes a gold USB connector, laser etched keys and will resist every drop of liquid spill. All you need now is a keyboard compartment in your dish rack.

USB Moo Cow MP3 Player

2009-04-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

The USB Moo Cow MP3 Player is an addition to the list of geeky Mp3 players. Developed by brando, the USB Moo Cow MP3 Player is shaped like a cow and functions just like all other Mp3 players.

The USB Moo Cow MP3 Player comes with 4GB of storage, and has a built in rechargeable battery, it will play back MP3 files and it measures 36 x 50 x 14mm and weighs just 14g. Though its unique looks and geeky design make it stand apart, the USB Moo Cow MP3 Player misses the usual qualities expected out of an MP3 player.
It’s kind of the redneck version of owning a shuffle, only without that useful clip. It has no screen either, so you don’t even get that extra perk. All around it’s likely that the only people that would be excited about this MP3 player are the ones that are strangely obsessive about everything that happens to have a cow theme.

The USB Moo Cow MP3 Player comes in a choice of colours, including, blue, pink and white, it is avaibale for $30.

The ChocoShuffle - Disguises Your iPod

2009-04-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

Here is a sweet news for all the gadget lovers out there. The ChocoShuffle is the latest addition to the set of sweet flavoured gadgets. The ChocoShuffle helps out iPod owners who want to add more taste and color to their iPods.
The ChocoShuffle is actually merely a disguise to make your brand new iPod Shuffle look like a cheap MP3 player. This helps because Cheap MP3 players aren’t quite as desirable to steal as iPods tend to be. It also has no need to leave space for controls, so there are absolutely no outside markings for others to figure out that an iPod is concealed underneath.
The ChocoShuffle has a very user friendly design. The ChocoShuffle leaves space so that you can still clip your iPod to your attire. It also has an opening to make sure that you can plug in your earbuds as well as charge your iPod without having to take off the case. This chocolate case comes in three different flavors, white chocolate, milk chocolate and a strawberry chocolate. This Chocolate is very cheap and is available for $8.99.

Samsung MBP200 Pico Projector

2009-04-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Anything that is pico is adorable, is the mentality of gadget geeks. So to satisfy the urge of tiny gadget lovers, here comes the Samsung MBP200 Pico Projector. Half portable media player, half portable projector and thoroughly excellent, the MBP200 Pico Projector is the convergence device (items that serve multiple functions), that is begging to converge itself right into your backpack.
The Samsung MBP200 Pico Projector sports an integrated 480 x 320 projector plus a 2.2-inch, 320 x 240 LCD for when you feel like being a little more private. It plays videos, music, and even office productivity files directly from a microSD slot, meaning, in theory, you can do your entire presentation with one device. It can support playback for MP3, WMA, OGG, and WAV playback. Support can also be granted for DivX, Xvid, WMV9, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4.
As for memory, the Samsung MBP200 Pico Projector has a microSD slot to support cards for 16GB. The Samsung MBP200 will be available in May, but the price will be around $637. It will be only available in European markets, with no word of it coming overseas to the States.

Leica M8 White

2009-04-25T10:16:00.000-07:00

A while ago Leica released the limited Safari Edition of their flagship M8 model. In time for summer they will be releasing the white edition of the classic beauty. The world renowned German camera maker is readying its next special edition digital rangefinder camera, an all-white version of the M8.
An extremely limited number of the cameras will be produced, and the price has not yet been established, but anyone interested in the special edition can call Leica's toll free number at 800-222-0118 to inquire. Like all Leica digital rangefinders, each camera body is hand-assembled and manufactured from the finest materials available. Leica is the favored camera for famous photographers ranging from Henri Cartier Bresson and Diane Arbus to Nan Goldin.
The white Leica M8 is to become available mid-June at a retail price of €7,000 (including German VAT) in a bundle with a silver-coloured Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens. The wonderful milky Leica M8 White will go on sale for a whopping $9,000.

The AlessiPhone

2009-04-25T09:17:00.000-07:00

The Landline home phones have always been traditionally simple. There are hardly any innovations for these humble phones, while their mobile counterparts see innovation every now and then. But contrary to the conventional innovations that apply only to the mobile phones, The AlessiPhone is a contemporary home phone.
Designed by hip designer Stefano Giovannoni, the AlessiPhone is a cordless phone that's certainly worthy of a place in your high-end plush pad, offering sleek, minimalist looks and a shape that's both symmetrical and aerodynamic. Not that the latter is much use unless you're in the habit of throwing phones around the house.

The AllessiPhone features a stylish, sleek minimalist design, it is made from a high polished polycarbonate, and features a 65,000 colour OLED display, polyphonic ringtones, and a built in contact book where you can store up to 200 of your friends.

AlessiPhone has a constrasting black interior, a 65,000-colour OLED display, pre-loaded background displays and some uber-cool polyphonic ringtones exclusively produced by Japanese DJ Gak Soto. The AlessiPhone also boasts a high quality hands-free function, a contact book with room for 200 names and numbers, a blue backlit touch pad and a clock/alarm. Don't all these features sound a bit hefty for a simple home handset?

The AlessiPhone will go on sale in the UK in May, there is no word on pricing as yet.

USB Dancing Robot

2009-04-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

Do you need a companion who can anytime dance at your favorite tunes? Then this USB Dancing Robot is the perfect gadget for you. Similar to the Sony Rolly Dancing Mp3 Player, this robot can dance to your tunes and steal the show.

Just plug in the USB Dancing Robot into your PC, put on some tunes, and this fun robot will dance along to your music. This USB Dancing Robot also has a spare USB port so you can plug one of your USB gadgets in, or even another USB Dancing Robot.

So sacrifice a single USB port and you can have your very own 7-inch-tall, dancing robot to tirelessly bust a move for your pleasure. After detecting whatever tune you have playing, USB Dancing Robot will start swaying and flashing LEDs to the beat. And that looks like all it'll do. Forever.
Despite all this eye ball stealing qualities, the price of the USB Dancing Robot is not very amicable. The USB Dancing Robot is a tad steeply priced for what it is at 25$, and it'll only work with Windows XP or 2000. Its boxy retro design is lovable, but its crazy zany face seems quite funny.

HTC Touch Pro2 Mobile Phone

2009-04-25T06:24:00.000-07:00

HTC has announced a new version of its HTC Touch Pro handset at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona bringing with it a host of new features aimed at convincing business users to move away from their BlackBerrys.

The new handset, that will sport a thinner, more curvier design, will come with a 3.6-inch WVGA touch screen that slides out and stands upright as well as a slide out five row qwerty keyboard. The connectivity features of HTC Touch Pro2 Mobile Phone is worth a note. With HSDPA (7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity the handset will be powered by a Qualcomm processor (MSM7201a, 528 MHz), although not a Snapdragon one as sported by Toshiba and its TG01. Users can enjoy 512MB of ROM, 288MB of RAM and storage for files provided by microSD card.One wont have any fear of getting lost in the wild with the HTC Touch Pro2 Mobile Phone. GPS and A-GPS will help with direction finding while photos can be captured with the 3.2-megapixel auto-focus snapper on the back.

HTC Touch Pro2 Mobile Phone runs an enriched version of Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system, rather than the yet to be announced 6.5 OS that promises a number of new software innovations that users won't find elsewhere.
HTC Touch Pro has an all new conferencing feature. Turning the phone face down on the desk will allow you to turn the device into a portable voice conferencing system. Sporting two asymmetric (not the same size) speakers and full-duplex support, the service will allow business folk to hold mini confabs from their phone rather than having to rely on one of those triangle phone things you find in the office.

The HTC Touch Pro2 will be available across major global markets beginning in early summer. No word on prices as yet.

Asus P30A Business Notebook

2009-04-23T07:39:00.000-07:00

The Asus P30A is the latest addition to the business line of the Taiwanese computer maker. Designed for professionals, the P30A boasts a magnesium alloy construction for strength, ShockShield for data protection and Intel’s Anti-theft technology.

The Asus P30A system is powered by a 1.4Ghz Core Duo processor - a frequency low enough to keep things cool while possibly consuming less power. The The Asus P30A can handle up to 4GB of memory and buyers can choose between a 250GB 5400rpm drive, or a faster 320GB 7200rpm version.

The Asus P30A comes with a DVD SuperMulti DL burner, a 13.3-inch 1366×768 LED-Backlit display, a 1.3 Megapixel webcam. It supports WiMax, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 as well as optional 3G/3.5 mobile network.

Obviously, there's an integrated webcam. the Notebook weighs only 3.3Lbs, but has only a 4-Cell battery that is hoped to provide four hours of battery life. There's no pricing information at this point.

EagleTec Nano Flash Drive

2009-04-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

Are you fed up with the normal not so flashy flash drives? Then here is the solution for you. The ultimate and tiny flash drive, the EagleTec Nano Flash Drive. The EagleTec USB Nano takes small to a whole new, and welcomed, level. No longer are we going to be subject to large appendages sticking out of our laptop’s side. Oh now, now that this drive is out from EagleTec, chances are we’ll see ‘em from other manufacturers too. But really, the EagleTec one seems good enough.
Although it is small, the device provides a large storage space and can achieve read and write speeds of 15MB/s and 6MB/s, respectively. The drive is compatible with USB 1.1/ 2.0 and supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX (10.2 or above). You just need to plug it into the USB port, and the computer will automatically detect and configure without restarting.

This little guy comes in two sizes: 4GB and 8GB. Both support upto 15Mb/s read and 6Mb/s write speeds, which doesn’t make these the fastest on the block, but the overall charm is enough to have us look the other way. Expect to pay either $22 for the 4GB or $33 for the 8GB.

Fujitsu Loox M Series Netbook

2009-04-23T01:07:00.000-07:00

Fujitsu has released extremely tiny notebooks in the past long before the term 'Netbook' was even coined, and they show the world that they still have what it takes to compete in the Netbook arena by releasing the Loox M series.

Loox M-Series Netbook is developed by redesigning the previous version of Fujistu netbook. There is no considerable change in the specifications of the Netbook compared to its older versions.

The Loox M is a stylish 10.1-inch netbook powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM (Max 2GB), GMA 850 integrated graphics, LCD screen 1024×756 resolution, <Intel 945GSE express chipset, wifi b/g, bluetooth 2.1, 3 USB ports, 1.3M pixel webcam and a 160GB Hard Disc.

Detailed Specifications Of Fujitsu Loox M Series Netbook :

Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
1GB RAM
160GB hard drive
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity

The Loox M series netbook will be heavier than normal, tipping the scales at 2.6 pounds, and it will be slightly more expensive compared to other netbooks in the same range, retailing for $610 in Japan. Hopefully this pricing structure will change for the better if marketed elsewhere. You can choose from red, white or black colors.

New LG Viewty S-Class 3D Phone

2009-04-22T10:30:00.000-07:00

LG Electronics announced Viewty Smart, an upgraded version of its Viewty camera phone series. This new model now comes with an Intelligent Shot Mode that makes it easy to take great pictures by automatically analyzing scenes and adjusting camera settings accordingly. LG released the new Viewty with is better with S-Class 3D user interface.

LG’s engineers addressed this issue in the Viewty Smart with Intelligent Shot Mode, which analyzes the subject, background, and lighting conditions and compares the data against seven pre-programmed scenarios to take perfect pictures every time. This feature, still rare on high-end stand alone compact digital cameras, is a first for a camera phones and only available from LG.
It come with 8M pixel camera with LED flash light and the ISO up to 1600. Another features of new LG Viewty like multi-face detection, 3-inch WVGA touchscreen display, GPS, and Wi-Fi for internet connection.

Viewty Smart also includes the easy-to-use 3D S-Class UI, which debuted on LG’s ARENA earlier this year. LG has tailored S-Class around Viewty Smart’s camera features with an on-screen dial for instantly switching shot modes and a thumbnail viewer that shows recently taken photos without having to switch to the photo gallery.

The facilities for LG Viewty really great! The storage is upto 1.5GB of internal memory and the external support microSD has storage of up to 32GB. LG Viewty also allows you to watch and record DivX movies. The price is not available yet.

iRiver E150 MP4 Player

2009-04-22T10:18:00.000-07:00

iRiver has launched its new MP4 player the iRiver E150. The iRiver E150 MP4 Player comes in curved body-shaped with Scandinavian style GUI. The iRiver E150 features a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display and it capable to playback 30fps video files.
Adopting a 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen and a stereo speaker to the rear, the E150 from iRiver supports video playback at 30 frames per second, FM radio, photo album, the AB repeat function and more yet.
The iRiver E150 also supports FM radio, photo album, A-B repeat function and more. The iRiver E150 is now available in black, white and pink with price for 108,000 (KRW) for 2GB, 138,000(KRW) for 4GB and 168,000(KRW) for 8GB.

Nokia 8208 Dual-slide CDMA Mobile Phone

2009-04-22T09:09:00.000-07:00

Good News for Nokia fans. Here comes one more wonderful Nokia mobile phone. Nokia has officialy announced its new CDMA phone, the Nokia 8208. Nokia 8208 already approved by FCC, as Nokia RM-384. Nokia has made the CDMA 8208 not for US market but for China, India and other countries. The Nokia 8208 has a dual-slide design like the Nseries smartphone.
The Nokia 8208 phone is said to be a music phone that will make its way into the Chinese market. It is dressed in black with glossy piano finish. The dual slider of Nokia 8208 reveals the standard numeric keypad on sliding one way while sliding the other way shows all its multimedia controls.

The Nokia 8208 features a 2.2 inch display with 240 x 320 pixels and 16 million colors, Nokia S40 UI, External music keys, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, 3.5mm headset jack, FM Radio, 3 megapixel camera with flash, 150MB of internal memory, MicroSD card support, up to 16GB and much more. Not detail yet about price and availability of the Nokia 8208 Dual-slide CDMA Phone.
The Nokia 8208 offers multimedia as well as navigation. It is said to have dedicated music playback keys. We hope it packs in some more goodies. Without speculating much, let’s wait for an official announcement. There has been no word on pricing.

Rubik's Cube Card Reader

2009-04-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

There are a galore of USB Crad readers out in the market, but this Cubic Card reader is one that stands out from the rest. This trendy gadget shaped like a Rubik’s cube, is the USB 270 degree Cubic Card reader.

The Rubik's Cubic Card reader features 3 revolving parts that revolve 270 degrees, and it can take SD/SDHC, T-Flash (Micro SD/Micro SDHC), MMC, M2, MS, MS DUO, MS PRO, MS PRO DUO and XD cards.The USB 270° x 270° Cubic Card Reader can read most common mobile memory cards at this moment. The cubic and 270° rotatable design, is another little fancy stuff on your desk. Three levels of the card reader rotate 270-degrees each, with slots to fit SD/SDHC, T-Flash (Micro SD/Micro SDHC), MMC, M2, MS, MS DUO, MS PRO, MS PRO DUO and XD cards. So be ready to look out for this trendy Rotating Card Reader.

USB Flower Mini Speaker

2009-04-21T10:01:00.000-07:00

Are you a freaky gadget lover? Then you are just gonna love this USB Flower Mini Speaker. The cuteness of this USB Flower Mini Speaker is going to steal your hearts. This USB Flower Mini Speaker is shaped in the form of a cute flower, but has all the specifications of a speaker too. I bet no one can make out that this flower is a speaker in reality.

This speaker is shaped in the form of a flower that can be adjusted. The power supply for the speaker is through USB too and it also includes a 3.5mm audio jack for headphone insertion. One can connect it to audio devices such as Mp3 Players or MP4 Players or iPod or iPhone or CD Player or Cell Phone or PC and listen to music that sounds truly great and looks wonderful through this flowery speaker.

The dimensions of this device is 8 cm (base) and 8.5 cm X 24 cm (flower) . The device can also be operated using 3AA batteries. Power output is 3 Watts.

Specifications Of USB Flower Speaker :

* Flower Shape speaker
* Adjustable Flower
* Support Computer/Mobile/MP3/MP4/iPod/iPhone/CD Player
* Using 3.5mm audio jack
* Speaker On/Off button
* Using 3 x AA Batteries or using USB Power Cable for power (Battery not included)
* Dimension: Base: 8 cm x Flower : 8.5 cm x Height: 24 cm
* Power Supply DC: 5V
* Output Power : 3W

Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drive

2009-04-20T09:19:00.000-07:00

This is for all the souls who are bored of the conventional USB drives, that is no match to their fashion and style statement. These all new Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drives add style to your conventional storage drives.
Fashionable yet elegant is what this Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drive offers you. Not only you can store your data and information in it but it also serves as a kind of fashion accessory for the stylish geeks. TheJewel Necklace USB Flash Drive has 2GB of storage and comes in a variety of colors including red, purple, blue and black.

These stylish Jewel Necklace USB Flash Drives are now available for sale at around $21 each.

Hello Kitty Keyboard

2009-04-20T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hey, there is a good news for all Hello Kitty fans out there. You will now be able to expand your collection with this brand new Hello Kitty keyboard.

The keyboard comes in the traditional red and white colors and features the well-known bow tie on the Shift key. Kitty’s head can be found on the Enter key and as an ornament at the very top of this playful Sanrio style keyboard. This Hello Kitty keyboard has cover on it which will protect your keyboard from dust and stains. It's not very big in size, which can save you space on your desk. The design is really cute with red polka dots.

The keyboard is having mixed reactions from geeks. The kiddish girls section of geeks seem to adore this keyboard, while the grown up geeks see no value for money in this uber cute keyboard that has no special features.

This Hello Kitty Keyboard is a blessing for Hello Kitty fans, but this eye-exploder, 108-keyed Japanese QWERTY keyboard will cost you $106.40 to add it to your collection.

USB Balloon Speaker

2009-04-20T08:27:00.000-07:00

Had you ever thought, that those square or utmost curvy speakers that play your favorite music may go colorful and drop into a stylish attire? Then be ready for this cute little surprise - The USB Balloon Speaker.

These USB Balloon Speakers are an exception to the conventional speakers. Since these speakers are shaped in a circular form and don splashy candy colors, thereby the name USB Balloon Speakers sounds apt for these speakers.
These USB Balloon Speakers offer a simplistic design, and come in a wide range of colors to make sure you find the speaker that fits you the best. This by no means offers an intriguing or interesting design, but it will at least keep your music going wherever you’re at.

The speaker measures 2.16in all around, it’s just one little circle. The speaker can be charged up by plugging it into your USB port. When it does have a full charge it will last through two hours of play time. The speaker comes in pink, yellow, red, blue and black. This fun speaker can connect to your iPhone or iPod via the 3.5mm audio jack, and it can also be used with any gadget with a USB connection.
Specifications of USB Baloon Speaker :
* Size: 55 x 55 x 55 mm / 2.16 x 2.16 x 2.16 inches
* Amplifier: Internal / 0.7W (8Ω 1.0KHz
* Battery: Rechargeable via USB
* About 2 hours life time / 100mA / 4.2V

Lego MP3 Player

2009-04-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

Leggo, the brand renowned for its cute, colorful and creative toys is now all set to add the toy mania to the gadget world too. Lego had earlier announced that it would be venturing into gadgets, and now it has come up with the details of a very unique, toyish Mp3 player - The Lego MP3 Player.
The Lego MP3 Player comes with 2GB of storage (enough for 1,000 songs), and it will play MP3 and WMA files, it will connect to your PC via mini USB, and has a built in rechargeable battery with up to 8 hours of playtime. The uniqueness of this player is in the way it looks. With the same look and feel as the Lego toy blocks and having the features of an Mp3 player, this toyish gadget is all set to steal attraction.
Detailed Specifications Of Lego MP3 Player :

* Status LCD Display.
* 2GB internal memory (holds up to 1000 songs).
* USB 2.0, Type B mini-USB connector, 3.5mm Headphone Jack.
* Built-in Rechargeable Battery/8 Hours of Playtime.
* Support for MP3, WMA file formats.
* Is packaged with Earbuds, Software on unit, USB Cable and User Guide.

The Lego Mp3 player is expected to release this Summer and will be priced around $39.99. So, all the toy geeks over there, watch out this uber cute toy and make it yours!

LaCie Rugged XL External Hard Drive

2009-04-19T09:58:00.000-07:00

LaCie has added a new portable hard drive to their range, with the launch of the LaCie Rugged XL external hard drive.

The LaCie Rugged XL features an aluminum chassis, and is protected by a shock resistant rubber sleeve, it also has internal anti shock bumpers to ensure the hard drive is protected. The Rugged XL supports both USB 2.0 and eSATA 3Gb/s high speed interfaces. It has an aluminum casing and orange rubber sleeve for protection. The Lacie Rugged XL offers 1TB of USB/eSATA storage.
LaCie’s Rugged XL includes an internal bumper and heat dissipating features so it can withstand the challenges and blunders that can occur on anyone’s desk. With 1TB capacity, the Rugged XL is priced at $159.99.

Microsoft Sidewinder X3 Gaming Mouse

2009-04-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

Gaming being the buzzword in this contemporary world, there area whole lot of gadgets that are being custom designed to suit the needs of the gamers. Microsoft Sidewinder is one such custom mouse series designed for gamers.

Microsoft has added another gaming mouse to their Sidewinder range, with the launch of the Microsoft Sidewinder X3 Gaming Mouse.
The Microsoft Sidewinder X3 Gaming Mouse is designed for entry level gamers, and it features a 2,000 DPI laser sensor that is adjustable to 800 DPI or 400 DPI.

The Microsoft Sidewinder X3 Gaming Mouse also has a range of buttons, and it can be used by either left or right handed gamers, it comes with the intellimouse software which lets you easily program macros on a Windows PC.
The Microsoft Sidewinder X3 Gaming Mouse will go on sale in May for about $40.

Faceless LED Watch

2009-04-19T09:36:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered how your watch will be without a dial? After all what is the purpose of a watch without a dial? But now, you can have a watch without a dial, serving all the essential purposes of a watch with this Faceless LED Watch.

The Faceless LED Watch or ‘LED Watch’ looks like any standard watch strap, the cool part is that the time is displayed on the watch strap.

The LED Watch will go on sale shortly, although there is no word on pricing as yet.

Soccer Ball USB Hub

2009-04-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

Here comes a USB gadget that alluers tech geeks and sports junkies equally. The Soccer Ball USB Hub is a fun USB gadget that is shaped like a soccer ball, has 4 x USB 2.0 ports and measures 70 x 70 x 65mm.

Technical specifications of Soccer Ball USB Hub :

* Soccer design USB hub
* Hubs can be kept away from dust by closing the cover
* Cover releases button
* 4 ports
* USB 2.0
* Data transfer rate: 480Mbps
* Support Windows 98/SE/2000/Me/XP/Vista
* Size: 70*70*65mm
* Weight: 85g

The Soccer Ball USB Hub is presently available for $12.

GM Proposes Standardized Plug For Electric Vehicles

2009-04-19T08:48:00.000-07:00

On the company's FastLane blog, one Gery Kissel explains that engineers and suits will be meeting up next week to discuss the standardization of common components that will hopefully be installed in forthcoming electric vehicles. Notably, the SAE J1772 Task Force will be responsible for designing a plug that links each plug-in vehicle to an "ecosystem," ensuring that drivers can pull into any charging station from Key West to Neah Bay and see a socket that fits their ride. Specifically, the group is being charged with defining a "common electric vehicle conductive charging system architecture for all major automakers in North America," but it remains to be seen if said standard can be hammered out before the Volt's not-to-be-missed 2010 introduction.

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Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Camera

2009-04-19T07:19:00.000-07:00

Casio had put forth its impressive-FS10 point-and-shoot at CES Show in January 2009 and now, Casio seems to be close to releasing this stunning camera, with its pre order option live on Amazon. The Exilim EX-FS10 can fire off 30fps in high-speed Burst Mode, which Casio claim is faster than even SLRs can achieve.

The EX-FS10 boasts a 9.1-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD and can record high-speed videos at up to 1000fps. The burst mode in the EX-FS10 will capture 30fps at a generous 6-megapixels each, so you'll want a memory card with a decent capacity to store all those images on. The 0.6-inch thin digicam has a YouTube mode for easy uploads and can also record in 720p high definition, which makes it a good alternative to gadgets like Creative's Vado HD and Flip Video's MinoHD.

“Casio is dedicated to creating ‘out of the box’ features and new technology packed into our digital cameras,” said Bill Heuer, Vice President of Sales for Digital Imaging Division at Casio America, Inc. “We continue to be at the forefront of the digital camera market
, providing new levels of convenience for the consumer taking photographs and shooting high-quality videos.”

Features Of Casio Exilim EX-FS10 are as follows:

* High-speed burst shooting captures up to 30 shots per second of high-resolution 6-megapixel images
* High-speed movie recording at up to 1,000 fps, and the users are allowed to play it back in ultra-slow motion
* Slow Motion View enables users view the movement of the subject in slow motion on the LCD display
* High-Speed Anti-Shake and High-Speed Night Scene functions
* High-Speed Best Selection can select the best image from a set of images taken in burst mode
* HD Movie function records beautiful videos at 1280×720 pixels resolution
* Lag Correction

The new Exilim will be officially available in Japan on March 27 and the UK on April 13, so a US release should not be far off. The EX-FS10 has a pre-order price of $349.99 | £299.99.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

2009-04-19T07:02:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is expected to be the latest addition to XpressMusic Touchscreen mobile Phone series from Nokia after the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic will be most likely a XpressMusic phone with Symbian S60 v5 OS.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a touchscreen phone similiar to the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic also comes with Symbian S60v5 OS, just like Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

It is in the air that The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic will boast a 2.9 inch touchscreen display, 3.2 Megapixel camera, 3.5mm headset jack, FM Radio with RDS, 150MB of internal Memory and MicroSD card support.Detailed Specifications of Nokia 5530 XpressMusic :
* 2.9-inch Touchscreen Display
* 3.2 megapixel camera
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* FM/RDS Radio
* WiFi
* Approximately 150Mb of internal memory and support for microSD
* Symbian S60 v5 OS

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic has all alluring features! Isn't it? But sadly we have had no rumors about the price for this wonderful phone. So lets wait and watch for its price. The new Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Touchscreen mobile Phone is expected to be launched by September 2009.

Samsung N310 - Splashy, Catchy and Colorful Netbook

2009-04-19T00:43:00.000-07:00

Samsung recently introduced its new range of Netbooks called the N310, adding color and life to its laptop series. The N310 features a large keyboard for easy typing and a "frameless", scratch-resistant 10-inch display, with a glassy appearance similar to Apple's Unibody MacBook Pros. The splashy colors of N310 give it a peppy style.
The credit for the sleeky-shiny looks of N310 goes to renowned international designer Naoto Fukasawa, who seems to have added lot of zing and brought up a little fun and sophistication to the model.

The Samsung N310 netbook features a Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB of SATA HDD, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, HSDPA and WiBRO. The N310 will be come in four colors including Black, Blue, Red and Turquoise.
This stylish little netbook will run Windows XP and Samsung claims it will acheive up to 5 hours of battery life, or up to 11 hours when using the extended battery pack. Samsung has therefore perfectly named this model as the perfect partner for mobile Businessmen Weight comes in at 2.71lbs (1.23kg).

It is said that this stylish Samsung N310 netbook will available in the UK in May for 399 Euros and will be available in Germany for 499 Euros in April.

The Ravishing Acer Aspire Revo Nettop

2009-04-17T10:36:00.000-07:00

Gaming and consoles are the latest buzzword. Contemporary consoles like Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 2&3 and Xbox have redefined gaming by introducing enthralling features ranging from motion sensed gaming to high quality graphics. Acer has now joined the gaming race with its very first NVIDIA Ion platform nettop, consisting of Aspire Revo, together with an 11.6 inch Aspire One and a new range of Aspire all-in-ones.

The Aspire Revo features an Intel Atom 230 1.6GHz processor, up to 4GB DDR2 memory, up to 250GB of storage, 4 in 1 memory card reader, six USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, both VGA and HDMI outputs, Wi-Fi and Windows Vista Home Premium or Basic. Models with dual-core Intel Atom processors are expected to be released later in the year.

Small being the greatest attribute to gadgets, the Acer Aspire Revo is a compact 7.1 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches box. The Aspire Revo has been equipped with NVIDIA ION graphics, providing one of the most impressive graphic resolution at an affordable price not available from other brands on the market. The system is 5-10 times faster than traditional PCs with integrated graphics. Plus, the Aspire Revo can handle a wide variety of computing needs including high definition video, gaming, sharing digital photos, surfing the web, and other tasks consumers expect from full-size systems.

Ona whole, characterized by refined design and reduced dimensions, Acer AspireRevo is decisively practical and versatile and is perfectly adapted to any environment. Futhermore, thanks to a special mounting system, it’s possible to attach the device on the back of any LCD or TV panel with a VESA attachment to offer the user an All-In-One capability and increase the working or playing area.

Its in the air that the Acer Aspire Revo will be released on 18/05/2009. The price is expected to be around £299.99.

The Conficker Worm!

2009-04-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

The Conficker worm that infected millions of computers around the world this month is now morphing and spreading, and is apparently posing an identity theft issue.

What is Conficker worm:

The Conficker worm is a computer worm that can infect your computer and spread itself to other computers across a network automatically, without human interaction.

What does the Conficker worm do?

To date, security researchers have discovered two variants of the worm in the wild

Win32/Conficker.A was reported to Microsoft on November 21, 2008.
Win32/Conficker.B was reported to Microsoft on December 29, 2008.
Win32/Conficker.C was reported to Microsoft on February 20, 2009.
Win32/Conficker.D was reported to Microsoft on March 4, 2009.

Win32/Conficker.B might spread through file sharing and via removable drives, such as USB drives (also known as thumb drives). The worm adds a file to the removable drive so that when the drive is used, the AutoPlay dialog will show one additional option.

Conficker Exasparates and Steals!

Conficker is now aggravating into an anti-virus program called Spyware Protect 2009. The worm takes users to a fake secuirty Web site, asks them to pay $50 for a spyware program that actually is the Conficker worm, then keeps your credit card information, to boot. "It infects your computer," she told Smith. "And it keeps that $50."

Conficker can pop up on your computer in various ways, like a pop-up that advertises a way to prevent the worm, or in your e-mail or Facebook account. So be safe during your online activities and dont click on sites that you are unfamiliar about.

Conficker Worm Bites.

More than 700 computers at the University of Utah have been infected with the Conficker worm. The hit includes computers at the university's three hospitals, the Associated Press reported early Sunday. University spokesman Chris Nelson said the outbreak was detected Thursday, the AP reported. By the next day, the worm had struck at the hospitals, medical school, and the nursing, pharmacy, and health colleges. Patient records have not been touched, Nelson said. IT cut off Net access for up to six hours on Friday in order to isolate the virus, the AP reported.

Am I at risk of having the Conficker worm?

Most antivirus software could detect and block the Conficker worm, so if you have updated antivirus software on your computer, you are at a much lower risk of being infected by the Conficker worm, if for some reason you are worried that your computer isinfected by Conficker wormjust take up the following simple Conficker Chart test.

Am I at risk of having the Conficker worm?

This test helps you diagnose your system for Conficker Infection. Since, Conficker worm blocks your system from accessing security and anti virus websites, trying to access such sites can help you ensure if your Computer is infected with Conficker or not.

Riiflex Dumbbell for Wii Remote and Nunchuk

2009-04-10T08:35:00.000-07:00

Riiflex has come up with a healthy gadget for couch potatoes and Wii addicts. Riiflex has tried its hand at combinig the pleasure of gaming and healthy living with its two dumbbell sets for Wii remote and Nunchuk that turn your gaming controller into weights.
Riiflex weights introduce a new way to add resistance to your Wii, and Wii Fit workouts. Add weight to both the Wii Remote and Wii Nunchuk and make your Wii Fitter. Riiflex weights combine the durability you would expect from quality fitness gear, and innovative design you’ll appreciate each time you use these in your Wii, and Wii Fit exercise routines. The ergonomic grip provides secure control throughout a broad range of motions.
There are 2LB (Green) and 4LB (Blue) versions. These dumbbell sets fit the Wiimote and nunchuk. The 2LB version is priced at $34.95 and the 4LB version at $39.95.

Asus DSL-N11 Wi-Fi ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router

2009-04-10T08:20:00.000-07:00

Asus, the brand renowned for notebooks and motherboards, have also dipped their fingers in the Wi-Fi modem router market with the DSL-N11 being the latest one. This device offers users the versatility of both connectivity options so that you have the best of both worlds. In addition, the DSL-N11 will also boast the new Asus EZ UI that makes installation and network management a snap, including Quick Internet Setup (QIS), Network Map, Dr. Surf and EZQoS (Quality of Service) which can be controlled and managed under a single, easy-to-use user interface.

The DSL-N11 is basically a Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless router with integrated ADSL2/2+ modem. This 2-in-1 modem router features Asus EZ UI for easier router installation and network management offering Quick Internet Setup (QIS), Network Map, Dr. Surf and EZQoS (Quality of Service) functions.

Asus DSL-N11 has four 10/100Base-TX MDI/MDIX RJ-45 ports and features a 300gMbps Wi-fi 802.11n wireless router and an embedded ADSL2/2+ modem.Apart from these, the ASUS DSL-N11 also has the new ASUS EZ UI, a powerful graphical user interface(GUI) for Wi-Fi ADSL products that allows easier router installation and network management.

Till date there have been no details about the price and availability of this modem router.

Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard - The Virtual Reality

2009-04-10T08:01:00.000-07:00

Whether you're in need of a full-size (yet compact) keyboard for your PDA or Smartphone, or simply want the coolest looking input device on the planet, you can't go past this futuristic gadget called the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard.

Ready to project a full 63-key QWERTY keyboard onto any (non-reflective) flat surface, the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard will track your finger movements and wirelessly transmit these virtual keystrokes to your nearby laptop, PC, PDA or Smartphone. Magic.

Sporting a blood-red, red diode laser as its light source, you'll get a 11.6" (295mm) x 3.74" (95mm) keyboard projection which is ideal for longer typing jobs on your portable devices. With a detection rate of up to 400 characters per minute, it will keep up with even the fastest typists among us - rapidly transmitting as far as 9 meters from your device. The unit includes simulated key-click sounds for feedback during use and its built-in lithium-ion battery is good for up to 120 minutes of solid typing, so you can use it on the go without needing to be tethered to a wall.The Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard supports most major operating systems including PalmOS 5, PocketPC 2003, Windows Smartphone, Symbian, Windows 2000/XP and will also work on Mac OS X through its native Bluetooth support (albeit without drivers and thus, no settings options).
Measuring a mere 1.38" (35mm) x 3.6" (91.4mm) x 1" (25.4mm), the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard is tirelessly tracking the dozens of digits.

BlackBerry Storm 9500: The Iphone Killer?

2009-04-10T04:12:00.000-07:00

The new BlackBerry Storm is the latest mobile phone from BlackBerry and the Storm is also BlackBerry's first touchscreen mobile phone. The Storm, with its slick candy bar style looks is also one of the best looking BlackBerry's and is most definitely not eye diarrhoea to look at.

The term "iPhone killer" is clumsily tossed around by bloggers and journos to describe almost any phone with a touchscreen, but by trying to actually innovate rather than imitate, RIM has conjured up the phone most deserving of the title yet. The BlackBerry Storm features a fantastic high-resolution screen and an incredibly innovative multi-touch UI. The Storm's touchscreen features what BlackBerry call ClickThrough, what this means is that you have to press down until you hear a click for it to work. So in reality, the BlackBerry Storm's screen is just one big button, cool!
The Clickthrough, changes the way you type in data into the phone. So you have to push the touchscreen like a button every time you do something. Typing with it takes some getting used to, even if you can fly on an iPhone or other touchscreen device, because you have to retrain yourself to actually lift your thumb back off of the screen to let it pop back up between every single letter. Since you can't "flow" continuously in a stream but are pounding out a series of clicks, it's hard to tell how fast you would be able to go once you're completely re-trained.
Other features of the BlackBerry Storm include a built-in GPS system, media player, 3.2MP camera, BlackBerry maps, a 3.5mm audio jack and a memory capacity that can go up to 16GB. One thing that is for sure is that the BlackBerry Storm is a media and entertainment friendly mobile phone.

Talking about the internet access the BlackBerry Storm has, EDGE, GPRS and HSDPA for super fast internet so you can get quick, no fuss access to site such as MySpace, Bebo and Facebook as well as all important fast Email access.
Though mot really an "Iphone Killer", Blackberry Storm is unquestionably a high quality mobile phone and is great value for money.

SanDisk Sansa slot Mp3 Player

2009-04-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

The latest release from SanDisk - The Sansa slot music player is a unique music player. SanDisk has made its come back in the MP3 player game with its latest offering, the Sansa slotMusic player. The uniqueness of the player is in the manner it stores the music. Unlike other mp3 players which have an inbuilt storage space, SanDisk Sansa mp3 player comes with micro SD cards. The slotMusic Player plays microSD cards which you can fill yourself or you can purchase with DRM-free albums pre-loaded. Thereby, the Sansa slotMusic player does not require a computer in order to transfer music. You can just purchase the slotMusic albums on MicroSD cards, pop them into the player and away you go.It is a unique idea that combines the old-fashioned “buying a record or CD” with the new iPod-like way of listening to music.

The player is cigarette lighter sized, with a plastic cover and aluminum body. On the long edge, you find the Play/Pause button (which doubles as a power toggle button when held down for several seconds), flanked by next and previous track buttons. A small status LED is also located on this side of the player. On the top, you’ll find the volume adjustment buttons and a standard sized stereo earbud jack. The fact that the player uses a single AAA battery is remarkable. So you can just buy a pair of rechargable batteries and swap them out as needed after about 15 hours of playback without worrying about having to buy an expensive proprietary battery.
When it comes to performance, the player performs the same as other music players out there. The buttons are easy to press and have good tactile feedback. The only “problem” with this player should be obvious - it doesn’t have a display… That may or may not be a concern for some people. The other issue is that there isn’t a way to shuffle the music or find a specific track. For that fact, if you copy more music to the card, you have to use the prev and next tracks to find specific songs.
Sansa is finally making some good moves in a tough music player market. The player is a real revolution in the mp3 player world and is a twist in the mp3 player game. Europe and the rest of the world will have to wait until 2009 to see a shadow of the slotMusic Player.

Sony Launches Webbie HD Cameras - Lets You Upload Your Life

2009-04-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

Video chat and online picture sharing are just a simple click away with the all new Sony Webbie HD Camera. These stylish new cameras make it easy to capture and upload MP4 video and still photos directly to the Web. It is aimed at taking Social Networking to a new level by allowing people to capture daily events in HD and upload them quickly to online sites. The Sony MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1 Webbie HD cameras capture daily events in high definition video (1440x1080/30p) and 5 megapixel still photos.
The inbuilt software makes it possible to quickly upload content online in a few simple clicks. The MHS-CM1 has a slim horizontal design and a 2.5 inch LCD screen that can swivel upto 270 degree making self shooting much easier. It also has 5X optical zoom and 5 scene selection modes. The MHS-PM1 is very lightweight and you can carry it anywhere easily. It has 4X optical zoom and the lens can also rotate and swivel flip over thus making self shooting easier.
The cameras are available in two portable designs and in three stylish colors - eggplant, orange and silver - reflecting your personal style while capturing every wish-you-were-here moment.
The Sony MHS-CM1 Webbie HD camera is available today for about $200 and the Sony MHS-PM1 Webbie camera will be available in April 2009 for about $170. The Sony Webbie HD cameras will be sold online at Sony Style retail stores, and through authorized dealers nationwide. So upload your life with the sleeky Sony Webbie.

Sony Ericsson Idou - A New Generation Camera Mobile

2009-04-06T07:07:00.000-07:00

Sony seems to be working hard at its camera phones. The fact is clearly evident from the kind of camera phone models that sony has deep in its pipeline. Sony unveiled one of its proposed camera mobile project at the Mobile congress recently. At the recently held Mobile congress, Sony Ericsson launched a 12.1 MP camera mobile phone codenamed Idou which is a smartphone having high end camera features and is based on Symbian OS.

The SE Idou holds a bundle of high end features. Sony Ericsson Idou has a 12.1 MP camera having features like Xenon Flash, Geo Tagging, Auto Focus, Smile Detection, Face Detection and advanced camera touch features.

In addition to theawesome camera,SE Idou also has a 3.5 inch TFT Touchscreen with 360 x 640 pixels supporting 16 million colors amd 16:9 widescreen format support. Idou also offers great flexibility in the Connectivity. Connectivity mechanisms supported by Idou include 3G, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0. FM Radio along with GPS with A-GPS support are also present.
The Media Menu in Idou is optimized to support the 16:9 format and will enable you to play your favorite movies, music etc. The phone’s memory can be extended by using microSD cards.

The Sony Ericcson Idou is expected to be launched in the second half of 2009.

Dexim AV Dock Station for iPhone/iPod

2009-04-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

Dexim released the stylish and compact DRA 107 AV Dock Station, an iPhone/iPod dock that makes displaying video on your home television. The dock connects to your television with composite cables and comes with a remote so that you can sit back on your couch and enjoy. It also ships with eight inserts to handle a variety of iPod sizes, and will charge your iPhone or iPod while it is connected. The DRA 107 connects to your home stereo as well.

Features:

Certified both “Works with iPhone” and “Made for iPod”
Compatible with all iPhone/iPod models, including iPhone 3G and excluding shuffle
View photos and videos on your TV and listen to music on your home stereo system
Delivers smooth, high-resolution video and photos
Remote function offers play/pause, volume, and forward/back controls for convenient operation
Charge your iPhone or iPod with close-fitting holder protection
Compact and sturdy design in gray
Includes: 1 AV cable, 1 AC adapter, 8 Apple dock inserts, and remote control
Infrared receiver at the front of the dock
Comes with 1 year warranty

Specifications:

Measures: 5″ x 5.5″ x 2″
Weighs: 18 oz.
Coverage of remote control: 26′ (8m), within 30 degrees
Remote control battery included (CR2032, 3V)

The AV Dock station is available now, and selling for $69.95.

HTC Touch Cruise 09

2009-04-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

In the recent times HTC mobile company has manufactured a phone which is HTC Touch Cruise 09. It is one of the smartest phones that one has ever used. It can be said that it is amongst those phones which can be used by everybody whether he is an office goer or a teenager. It has all the latest and advanced features. It has a touch screen of 2.8 inches. The display of this screen is excellent. Moreover it acts like a mini pocket computer which has many useful software like word, excel, outlook etc. For surfing the websites and music etc finger gestures are used. It also has fun features like radio, multimedia player etc. for teenagers and young people. It has no comparison with other mobile phones.

HTC Touch Cruise 09 is a very sleek and slim phone which has the dimensions of 110 x 58 x 15.5 mm. Apart from this the total weight of this phone is 130 grams only which makes it easier to carry. It is equipped with 3G technology which allows its users to have full advantage of various excellent features like GPRS, EDGE, and WLAN etc. It also has the Bluetooth feature which helps in the on air transfer of data.
Moreover it has an additional feature of instant messaging which helps the user to contact his friends or relatives immediately. Other than this it has other messaging services like mms, sms, e-mail etc. HTC Touch Cruise 09 has an excellent stand by time of 450 hours. The battery backup is also very good. In short it can be said that it is a wonderful mobile phone which is produced with the most advanced techniques. It provides all those features that one can ever think of and it’s very easy to handle.

Samsung M8800 Pixon

2009-04-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Samsung M8800 Pixon can kick start your life with new things and new energy. Like many other top notch phones from Samsung, this touch-screen phone too is filled with vigor and energy. The phone packed with TouchWiz and a massive screen makes it the perfect gateway for 8 mega pixel camera phone with real high end videos unleashed.
The Samsung M8800 Pixon humbly gives a blow to all high end phones because of its smart inclusion of features of powerful multimedia and full touch screen.

The Samsung Pixon gets a respectful welcome from all mobile gadget critics because of its serene beauty and powerhouse stock inside it. The admirations are not useless and the features are too tempting to resist. To begin with even 8 mega pixel camera is present in some Sony models too, but the exotic feeling of this camera with some amazing features like - autofocus, video WVGA@30fps, and QVGA@120fps, flash, face, smile and blink detection, camera geo-tagging, auto-panorama shot and advanced shake reduction is to be found no where.

You will have innovation as another name for this new Samsung M8800 Pixon. The key features of this quad band phone are as follows:
3G network support of HSDPA 2100
3.2 inches large TFT touch-screen display with resolution of 240 x 400 pixels
Accelerometer sensor
200 MB internal memory, card slot to extend memory up to 8GB
GPRS, EDGE and HSDPA 7.2 mbps
Bluetooth and USB port
Email, SMS, MMS
WAP browser, with RSS feedback
Built in GPS navigation receiver
MP3/eAAC+/WMA/AMR/DivX/XviD/H.263/H.264/WMV/MP4 player
Surround Sound System with Virtual 5.1 CH.
TV out
Fm radio
Organizer
Office Document Viewer
Hands-free
Battery back up of nearly 4 hours

Sony Handycam TG7VE - A new look on Photography

2009-04-04T03:27:00.000-07:00

Sony has added another handycam to their range, with the launch of the Sony Handycam TG7VE. This stylish product is claimed to be the world’s smallest HD camcorder. The Handycam TG7VE has a pure titanium body and has a durable premium hard coating.

The Sony Handycam TG7VE is capable of recording up to 6 hours of Full HD video on the built in 16GB, which can be increased with an optional memory stick. With this inserted into the Handycam TG7VE, it will have a total capacity of 12.5 hours recording time.

This Handycam offers automatic geotagging with GPS and a Map Index View, a stills mode for capturing 4-megapixel digital photos, Intelligent Face Detection and Sony’s Smile Shutter technology. Videos and photos are played back on a 2.7” touch-sensitive LCD. It also features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 10 x optical zoom and 120 x digital zoom.

Ultra-compact, light and beautifully styled, it’s always with you. Even smaller and slimmer than its predecessor, the new Handycam HDR-TG7VE from Sony is again the world’s smallest, lightest Full HD camcorder. The head-turning TG7VE redefines the concept of ‘HD to go’. With stylish looks, smart shooting features and brilliantly simple operation, it’s a perfect travel partner. Slip it into a pocket or bag for nights out, parties weekends away, business trips or longer trips abroad.

The Handycam's 2.7 inch LCD touchscreen has a new seamless design. This allows customers to view all their videos and pictures with crystal clarity. The camcorder switches on quickly when the LCD touchscreen is opened. The Handycam TG7VE camcorder is easy to use and has a simple menu system.

For video shooting, users simply need to press the Rec Start/Stop button while for still pictures they can use the adjacent Photo button. The pictures captured are 4 megapixel still photos. There are various other features enabled in the Handycam TG7VE camcorder like Smile Shutter and Intelligent Face Detection. The camcorder also saves battery as it has a standby power consumption of almost zero allowing users to resume shooting quickly.

The TG7VE is believed to go on sale in May, there is no word on pricing as yet.

Dell Adamo - The Loveable, Elegant, Thinnest Laptop

2009-04-04T02:46:00.000-07:00

Dell recently launched the much awaited Adamo, which is the world's thinnest laptop, pushing aside the Mac Book Air. The Adamo sports a chassis milled from a single piece of aluminum, featuring precision detailing and a scalloped back lit keyboard.

The name Adamo is quite alluring by itself. Adamo (pronounced Ah-dom-o) is derived from the Latin word which means "to fall in love" and seems a perfect match for this Laptop given its gorgeous styling. The Adamo features a 13.4-inch high-definition edge-to-edge glass display and comes with Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi plus a built-in mobile broadband option.

Additionally, the Adamo will have a 13.4"16:9 high definition edge-to-edge glass display, a thin 0.65-inch profile and a weight of just four pounds. Even the cooling vents are dazzling, almost grill-like.

The Adamo comes in two versions, Admire and Desire, both measuring 13.03" (34cm) x 9.5" (24.1cm) x 0.65" (1.65cm) and are priced at $1,999 and $2,699 respectively. So on the whole, Adamo with its sleek revolutionary design, Catchy looks, and Slimmest body is truly a hearthrob.

Sony Rolly - The Dancing Mp3 Player.

2009-04-03T11:21:00.000-07:00

Sony has created a whole lot of buzzin the gadget world by rolling out Sony Rolly, a really interactive Mp3 player which can move and roll according to the music. Prior to its release, there were a lot of rumors about the Sony Rolly. Finally Sony has unvieled the truth about thi

s new robotic toy, the Rolly.

The Sony Rolly is a kind of wireless speaker/audio player with 1GB of internal memory, allowing one to interact with it and select the tracks one wants to listen to. Sony has therefore gone one step ahead in the mp3 player industry by unleashing a player that rocks n rolls to the music thereby adding many folds of interactivity.

Clarly speaking, Sony Rolly Sound Entertainment Player SEP-10BT is the next generation of portable sound. Rolly has two stereo 20mm active speakers with an output of 1.2W each, but the best part is its movement. Rolly will move all over your room, roaming and playing your favorite tunes via 1GB flash memory or streaming from your PC via Bluetooth!

While moving to the music, Rolly also lights to the tunes with blue, orange, and green LEDs that bounce right along as Rolly does. It’s volume controls are on the rotators, whose movements can also be customized with the “Motion Editor” software that comes with it.

Coming to the pricing of this dancing dolly Rolly, the Rolly costs $400 (or 41,000 Yen). The price is really high when compared to the other Mp3 players with the same storage capacity. But its worth mentioning that wonderful things always come at a price!

Specifications Of Sony Rolly:

• Size: Approximately 104 x 65 x 65mm

• Weight: Approximately 300g

• Speakers: 20mm installed capacity: 1.2W + 1.2W

• Frequency range: 20-20,000Hz

• Interface: USB terminal: MiniB/Hi-Speed

• Memory: 1GB flash (built in)

• File compatibility: MP3, ATRAC, AAC

• Power: Rechargeable Lithium ion battery / USB

• Battery power duration: 3-5 hours depending on use

• Corresponding Bluetooth profile: A2DP and AVRCP

• Corresponding Bluetooth codec: SBC and MP3

Rolly is packaged with the following:

• USB cable (75cm)

• Lithium ion battery

• Sonicstage CP

• Motion Editor (Japanese)

• Stand

• Manual (Japanese)

Tout ensemble Soy Rolly is a new milestone in the Mp3 player industry, bringing in creativity and interactivity all together into a tiny gadget.

Lenovo Poison - Transparent Concept Phone

2009-03-28T07:36:00.000-07:00

Lenovo has come up with a radical concept phone called "Poison". The distinguishing feature of the phone is that it holds a transparent LCD. With the transparent LCD feature, Lenovo has brought up a revolution in the mobile industry. Poison seems to be Lenovos answer for the transparent keypad phone introduced by LG recently.

The phone has a mystic design. Sources say that the transparent LCD combined with the black keypad is intended to take uo the shape of a poison bottle and hence the name Poison. Still there are opinions that the pink tinted transparent LCD gives the phone a perfume bottle look. Anyways the sleek phone is definitely a zenith of designer phones. All credit goes to the artistic thoughts of Designer Ryan Ma who has creatively fluxed his artistic views with Lenovos transparent LCD technology to bring out an eye-popping phone. So lets wait for the dazzling phone to come into the market so that its usability can be brought into light.

LG Lollipop - Popped in Korea

2009-03-28T07:27:00.000-07:00

LG Mobile which is a global Korean conglomerate established in 1947 has recently come up with a flamboyant peppy phone called Lollipop (bearing model number LG-SV800, KH8000, LH8000) for its Korean market. With the release of latest lollipop phone, LG is continuing to set a sweet touch on the market by continuing its series of sweet candy named mobile phones. Sources say that the mobile phone is peculiarly designed for the youth, and yes Lollipop does hold all the pep and the zing that the youth look out for.

The phone is available in a multitude of catchy colors, which is the youths most sought criteria. It is therefore evident that the phone is designed for young generation ranging from 17-23 years. The Phone is available in three colors viz Aqua Blue (blue), Cutie Pink (pink) and Boyish titanium (gray). It has a 3.0-megapixel camera with auto focus and you can set 22 different emoticons on the front panel, formed by 220 LED lighting. Lollipop therefore holds a generous 2.8" WQVGA LCD display, a 3 megapixel camera, a microSD memory card slot and an internal LED display.

Crucial Specificationss of Handset are as follows:

CDMA and HSDPA connectivity
CDMA and HSDPA connectivity
Media player
3MP camera
1.3MP secondary camera (for video calls)
MicroSD card support
106.5 x 51.5 x 13.4 mm
92g

LG Lollipop would be available in South Korea probably from next month, via all major carriers (SK Telecom, KTF and LG Telecom).

Vedia Idunn A10 - A luxury media player made of gold,silver and amber

2009-03-28T07:09:00.000-07:00

For those who have surplus of cash to spend, here is a media player made of Gold, Silver and Amber.
VEDIA Idunn A10 is a luxury MP3 player designed by a well-known polish jeweller - Jaroslaw Westermark. The device is hand-made of Baltic amber, high-grade silver and gold.

Its worth a mention that the casing of this Mp3 player is made of silver 925 - same as the one used for exclusive rings or bracelets - and some parts are made of 18 carat gold. The largest decorative element is the back panel plated with natural Baltic amber.

Finally, the tiny headphones socket is surrounded by hand-carved ebony. Only 10 of these MP3 players are going to be made and they will have to be pre-ordered. The waiting time is 2 months.

The New iPod Shuffle...It Can talk

2009-03-28T06:55:00.000-07:00

Apple has launched the next generation of its smallest music player, the iPod Shuffle. And it comes with some exciting new features.

Its smaller than ever. At 1.8" tall and 0.3" thin, its the smallest iPod ever. To make the iPod Shuffle small, the controls have been moved to the earbud chord.

Revamped Controls. The controls are now located on the right earbud chord like many mobile phones. This makes the iPodShuffle even more convenient to use. You can navigate your music — and activate the VoiceOver feature — without taking your eyes off your run, your ride, or whatever you’re doing.

Bigger Storage. Now with 4GB of storage space, you have plenty of room to store hours and hours of music — up to 1,000 songs. With room for multiple playlists, too.

It can Speak. Yes it can, thanks to an exciting new feature called VoiceOver. Say you’re listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you as the music dips down. It even announces the names of your playlists. And when your battery needs charging, VoiceOver tells you that, too. It also speaks over 14 different languages, So it can tell you song titles and artists in the correct languages.

Multiple Playlists. Now you can have multiple playlists in your iPod, so you can listens to songs depending on your mood. It can also tell you the name of the playlist. So its easy to swith between them and find the one you want without looking.

Wii System Update 4.0

2009-03-28T06:50:00.000-07:00

Nintendo has finally released the most awaited firmware upgrade for their Wii console.

The "Wii Menu 4.0" adds a long awaited feature to simplify storage access for those who have reached their internal memory's capacity. Wii owners who have grown tired of swapping games between the memory and SD card in order to save space now have a much easier solution.

By using an SD card, Wii users may now access their SD card's content through the addition of the "SD Card Channel".

The SD Card channel will appear as an SD card icon near the Wii options button on the lower left side of the screen. Upon clicking this button, the system will access the card and allow you to load any stored Virtual Console, or Wii Ware games to the Wii for immediate play. The Wii internal system memory still requires a bit of space to play the game, as the data is temporarily copied to the internal memory, rather then being accessed from it directly.

The old system required the user to manually move the games between the internal memory and the SD Card in order to be played. The new system saves a lot of time and space.

In addition to this feature, you may now choose to download Virtual Console and Wii Ware games directly to the SD card right from the Wii Shop channel. However, the new update still does not allow you load save game data automatically from the SD card, so you have to copy the save game data manually to the internal memory.

The firmware upgrade also supports the SDHC format, so you may use cards with memory space as high as 32 gigs.