IPOD and Iphone 3G FM Transmitter Car Kit (BEL-030BRG)
Description:
Specification
- Compatible :Ipod Nano,Ipod Touch,Ipod Classic,Iphone and Iphone 3G
- Color : Black,White
- Size : 46x27x11mm
- Includes：FM Transmitter,Car Charger,Remote
Saturday, November 7, 2009
FIPOD and Iphone 3G FM Transmitter Car Kit (BEL-030BRG)
Smooth Black Plastic Case For Apple Iphone 3G 8GB(Iphone3-7592)
Smooth Black Plastic Case For Apple Iphone 3G 8GB(Iphone3-7592)
Description:
Specification
- Compatible : Apple Iphone 3G
- Color : Black
- Material : Plastic
- Size : 120x65x15mm
W08 Qua Band Waterproof Watch Style Cell Phone Black-gold
W08 Qua Band Waterproof Watch Style Cell Phone Black-gold
Highlights
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Additional Features
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W08 Qua Band Waterproof Watch Style Cell Phone Black-gold SZR084
W08 Qua Band Waterproof Watch Style Cell Phone Black-gold SZR084
Great Watch Phone at a Great Price
The W08 Quad-Band Cell Phone comes in a stylish black and gold design, is waterproof, and comes with a great 1.3megapixel camera. A watch that James Bond himself wouldn’t be ashamed of wearing, the W08 quad band cell phone comes in at a great price that you won’t find anywhere else!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sony Ericsson Equinox Features
Sony Ericsson Equinox Features
- Give best friends their own, unique pulsating light effects and when a call from one of them comes in, users will know who it is in a flash
- Gesture Control lets users mute an incoming call or snooze the alarm by simply sweeping a hand over the phone
- Capture life as it happens with the 3.2-megapixel camera
- Share photos with friends or post pictures on a blog with just a few clicks
- The Day and Night theme makes the desktop and menus in the phone change as day turns to night
Nokia 2730 Classic Features
Nokia 2730 Classic Features
- Fast 3G Internet access so networked applications like web browsing and email are more responsive and convenient
- Connected services lets users make the most of preloaded Ovi applications. Share, Mail, and Contacts help them keep in touch when they're on-the-go
- Built-in music player with up to 2GB of memory and FM radio keep users entertained
- Capture memories with the 2.0-megapixel camera and 2.0-inch QVGA display
Friday, August 28, 2009
Orange Releases LG GD910 Watchphone In The UK
Orange Releases LG GD910 Watchphone In The UK
Orange will start selling the LG Touchscreen Watchphone (LG-GD910) in the UK via its Bond Street Station shop on Thursday, 27th August. Available for a limited time only (first-come-first-serve), consumers will be able to purchase the phone for just £500. The watchphone features a scratch resistant touch-screen interface that makes writing text messages easy. Other specs include a built-in speaker, and an MP3/AAC player. A limited number of the devices will also be made available from mid-September via the Orange online shop.
Samsung Messager II Hits Cricket, MetroPCS
Samsung Messager II Hits Cricket, MetroPCS
Cricket and MetroPCS have recently released another messaging phone from Samsung namely the Samsung Messager II. This new handset features a 2.2-inch display with 240 x 320 resolution, a 2MP camera with video recording, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a microSD card lot, a web browser, Bluetooth and supports EV-DO connectivity. The Samsung Messager II sells for $149 at MetroPCS and $199.99 at Cricket.
Nokia N97 Mini Appears In Press Photo
Nokia N97 Mini Appears In Press Photo
Here’s the first official picture of Nokia’s upcoming N97 Mini handset. It’s said that the N97 Mini will have almost the same features like the original N97, except for a few changes which will include a redesigned QWERTY keypad, an 8GB of internal memory and no lens cover. The N97 Mini will probably make its debut during Nokia World 2009 next week
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sony Ericsson G700
Sony Ericsson G700
The G700 also features large 2.4″ display with unique single touch control menu. It has a 3,2 megapixel camera.
The G700 also features large 2.4″ display with unique single touch control menu. It has a 3,2 megapixel camera.
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
SPECIFICATIONS
| General | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Announced | 2009, March | |
| Status | Available. Released 2009, June |
| Size | Dimensions | 112 x 51 x 15.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 135 g |
| Display | Type | TFT, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches | |
| - Full QWERTY keyboard - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Speakerphone | Yes | |
| - 3.5 mm audio jack - Dedicated music keys |
| Memory | Phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall |
|---|---|---|
| Call records | Detailed, max 30 days | |
| Internal | 100 MB storage, 128 MB RAM | |
| Card slot | microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB, 8GB included, buy memory |
| Data | GPRS | Class 32 |
|---|---|---|
| HSCSD | Yes | |
| EDGE | Class 32, 296 / 178.8 kbits | |
| 3G | HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.0 with A2DP | |
| Infrared port | No | |
| USB | Yes, v2.0 microUSB |
| Camera | Primary | 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes, VGA@30fps | |
| Secondary | QVGA videocall camera |
| Features | OS | Symbian OS, S60 rel. 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ARM 11 369 MHz processor | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
| Games | Yes, N-gage + downloadable | |
| Colors | Red, Monochrome, Blue, Pink | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support; Nokia Maps | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.1 | |
| - Nokia Say and Play (voice control to music player) - WMV/RV/MP4/3GP video player - MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A music player - Voice memo - T9 |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh (BL-4U) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 270 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 25 h |
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Display and Camera of N97
Display and Camera
Nokia N97 features an impressive 3.5-inch resistive touchscreen, which can also be controlled with the stylus that comes in the sales package. In fact, because of the technology used, the resistive touchscreen must be pressed a little bit harder than those capacitive, thus suffering a little bit from lack of responsiveness. On the other hand, you can control the device using any object you have in mind, which cannot be done on capacitive displays that can mostly be controlled finger-only. Anyway, the colors, brightness and contrast of N97's display are astonishing. The same goes for eligibility under sunlight, which is even better than 5800's.
The size, as well as the fact that it features a stylus, makes it a little bit better than its older sibling when it comes to control. Do not be too happy though, as Nokia N97 is still a long way from the iPhone in terms of user interface and ease of control. Basically, Nokia N97 suffers from not so good thumb control and that is not good for users that hate to carry a stylus all the time. The accelerometer works like a charm and offers maximum satisfaction especially when it is used for gaming. Check out the benchmarks below to see how the display fared.
The 5-megapixel camera of N97 features Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual LED flash, video-light, geotagging and a pretty extensive interface. Unfortunately, the camera lacks new advanced functions such as smile detection, face recognition or blink prevention. If you are familiar with 5800's camera interface, then you will see that N97 features almost the same camera interface.
Nokia N97 features an impressive 3.5-inch resistive touchscreen, which can also be controlled with the stylus that comes in the sales package. In fact, because of the technology used, the resistive touchscreen must be pressed a little bit harder than those capacitive, thus suffering a little bit from lack of responsiveness. On the other hand, you can control the device using any object you have in mind, which cannot be done on capacitive displays that can mostly be controlled finger-only. Anyway, the colors, brightness and contrast of N97's display are astonishing. The same goes for eligibility under sunlight, which is even better than 5800's.
The size, as well as the fact that it features a stylus, makes it a little bit better than its older sibling when it comes to control. Do not be too happy though, as Nokia N97 is still a long way from the iPhone in terms of user interface and ease of control. Basically, Nokia N97 suffers from not so good thumb control and that is not good for users that hate to carry a stylus all the time. The accelerometer works like a charm and offers maximum satisfaction especially when it is used for gaming. Check out the benchmarks below to see how the display fared.
The 5-megapixel camera of N97 features Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, dual LED flash, video-light, geotagging and a pretty extensive interface. Unfortunately, the camera lacks new advanced functions such as smile detection, face recognition or blink prevention. If you are familiar with 5800's camera interface, then you will see that N97 features almost the same camera interface.
Design of N97
Design
The first time I saw Nokia N97 I remembered some of the first HTC's Pocket PCs, launched back in 2006. Of course, the proportions should be kept to a minimum, but still I had a strong feeling of deja vu. First thing that comes to my mind is "heavy" and, yes, I'm talking about weight. Of course, the full QWERTY keyboard takes its toll on the weight of the smarpthone (150g, including battery), but that only strengthens my feeling of deja vu. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised to see the new sliding mechanism that N97 features. I'm not sure how resilient that is, as I could only test the phone for two week, but it does feel unusually cool.
As soon as you slide it, the screen turns almost perpendicular on the keyboard, which makes it very easy to read, just like a book. There aren't many external keys around the phone, only the usual stuff that every decent Nokia handset features. Most of the front part is seized by the impressive 3.5-inch touchscreen. Above the display, to the left, there's a secondary videocall camera, which can also be used to take low resolution snapshots. To the right, there's a light ambient sensor and a proximity sensor, detecting when you put your phone to your ear and it shuts off the screen. This one works flawlessly as long as you keep the gadget stuck to your ear.
Below the screen, there's a special metallic key, placed diagonally, that opens the main menu of the phone. There are also the usual Accept and Reject call keys, both looking and functioning like touch keys. On the left side of the device, there is a small microUSB port that can also be used to charge the phone, besides the synchronizing function. The right side features a dual-volume key and a dedicated camera key. The power on/off button has been placed on the top side together with the 3.5mm jack port. The 5-megapixel camera on the back of the device is protected by a plastic lid, which can be slid up or down to open the camera interface.
The first time I saw Nokia N97 I remembered some of the first HTC's Pocket PCs, launched back in 2006. Of course, the proportions should be kept to a minimum, but still I had a strong feeling of deja vu. First thing that comes to my mind is "heavy" and, yes, I'm talking about weight. Of course, the full QWERTY keyboard takes its toll on the weight of the smarpthone (150g, including battery), but that only strengthens my feeling of deja vu. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised to see the new sliding mechanism that N97 features. I'm not sure how resilient that is, as I could only test the phone for two week, but it does feel unusually cool.
As soon as you slide it, the screen turns almost perpendicular on the keyboard, which makes it very easy to read, just like a book. There aren't many external keys around the phone, only the usual stuff that every decent Nokia handset features. Most of the front part is seized by the impressive 3.5-inch touchscreen. Above the display, to the left, there's a secondary videocall camera, which can also be used to take low resolution snapshots. To the right, there's a light ambient sensor and a proximity sensor, detecting when you put your phone to your ear and it shuts off the screen. This one works flawlessly as long as you keep the gadget stuck to your ear.
Below the screen, there's a special metallic key, placed diagonally, that opens the main menu of the phone. There are also the usual Accept and Reject call keys, both looking and functioning like touch keys. On the left side of the device, there is a small microUSB port that can also be used to charge the phone, besides the synchronizing function. The right side features a dual-volume key and a dedicated camera key. The power on/off button has been placed on the top side together with the 3.5mm jack port. The 5-megapixel camera on the back of the device is protected by a plastic lid, which can be slid up or down to open the camera interface.
N97 smartphone
The long waiting time is over and we can finally say something about the so much acclaimed N97 smartphone – the iPhone's main rival suggested by Nokia. At first glance, besides the innovative design, the new top of the line touchscreen smartphone manufactured by the Finnish giant has been gifted with almost the same features as the older Nokia 5800 XpressMusic handset. That means it includes the same operating system, processor, HSDPA 3.6Mbps, Wi-Fi, built-in GPS receiver, and the list can go on. Still, the main things that differentiate the two handsets are the full QWERTY keyboard of N97 and the bigger touchscreen. If Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was released as the first Nokia smartphone to feature a touchscreen and an updated Symbian operating system that could go with it, the N97 should have been a piece of art from this point of view.
There were lots of bugs present in 5800's platform and the OS seemed rather rudimentary, but Nokia managed to solve most of them by a wide sequence of firmware updates. Still, the graphical interface, as well as the basic control of the menus remained the same. This shouldn't be that bad, but when you intend to compete with one of the most successful smartphones on the market, the iPhone, you must provide something that has at least equal value. Either Nokia managed to do that with the N97 or not, we will see in the following review, so read and judge for yourselves.
Nokia N97 was announced in November 2008, but managed to hit the shelves only in June 2009, after almost seven months of struggle. The smartphone is available in two classic colors: Black and White. Currently, it can be bought for around 600USD, depending on the location and plan.
There were lots of bugs present in 5800's platform and the OS seemed rather rudimentary, but Nokia managed to solve most of them by a wide sequence of firmware updates. Still, the graphical interface, as well as the basic control of the menus remained the same. This shouldn't be that bad, but when you intend to compete with one of the most successful smartphones on the market, the iPhone, you must provide something that has at least equal value. Either Nokia managed to do that with the N97 or not, we will see in the following review, so read and judge for yourselves.
Nokia N97 was announced in November 2008, but managed to hit the shelves only in June 2009, after almost seven months of struggle. The smartphone is available in two classic colors: Black and White. Currently, it can be bought for around 600USD, depending on the location and plan.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
specifications of the nokia N97
| General | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - American version | ||
| Announced | 2008, November | |
| Status | Available. Released 2009, June |
| Size | Dimensions | 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 150 g |
| Display | Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 360 x 640 pixels, 3.5 inches | |
| - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate - Full QWERTY keyboard - Handwriting recognition |
| Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3 ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Speakerphone | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| - 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Memory | Phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall |
|---|---|---|
| Call records | Detailed, max 30 days | |
| Internal | 32 GB storage, 128 MB RAM | |
| Card slot | microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB, buy memory |
| Data | GPRS | Class 32 |
|---|---|---|
| HSCSD | Yes | |
| EDGE | Class 32 | |
| 3G | HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.0 with A2DP | |
| Infrared port | No | |
| USB | Yes, v2.0 microUSB |
| Camera | Primary | 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, LED flash, video light |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Geo-tagging | |
| Video | Yes, VGA@30fps | |
| Secondary | Yes, VGA@15fps |
| Features | OS | Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ARM 11 434 MHz processor | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS, Visual radio; FM transmitter | |
| Games | Yes, N-gage + downloadable | |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support; Nokia Maps | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.1 | |
| - Digital compass - MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ music player - WMV/RealVideo/MP4 video player - TV-out - Voice command/dial - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Video and photo editor - Flash Lite 3 - T9 |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh (BP-4L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 432 h (2G) / 408 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 40 h |
Friday, August 7, 2009
Noking out the competition?
Noking out the competition?
IT seems to have been a busy week for NOKIA - and that's no surprise when their financial state means they need to sell some phones. First up, the NOKIA 5800 is now on the COMES WITH MUSIC
service SIM-free meaning you can get access to more than six million tracks to download for nowt. You'll find it all in the Nokia Music Store and £299 buys you as many entries to the virtual shop as your ears can handle for a whole year. You can even keep everything you've downloaded after that. The 5800 also allows downloads over the air as well as via a PC.
The handset is a great one and the addition of this going onto Pay As You Go is likely to prove good business for Nokia. After all, it does away with the need to buy an iPod and then pay for songs on iTunes as well. Spec-wise it has a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3D surround sound, a bass booster, eight-band graphic equaliser and an FM radio.
The Finnish firm is also launching the NOKIA N97 finally and has just put it out to pre-order. It's not cheap, in fact, you'll need a pound less than 500 quid if you want one SIM-free but that possibility is now a reality via the Nokia online shop. The touchscreen device is more like a mobile computer than a phone and it's the first to connect up to the Ovi Store to download apps, videos and the like.
It flips up to reveal a keyboard, while still staying svelte, and while there's only a five megapixel camera, you do get a whopping 32 gigabyte memory drive inside. Strangely, they've not actually said when it is coming out, but why should that stop you snapping one up. Finally, if you nip to Vodafone, you can buy a 5800 pre-loaded with Series 2 of hit comedy Gavin and Stacey.
IT seems to have been a busy week for NOKIA - and that's no surprise when their financial state means they need to sell some phones. First up, the NOKIA 5800 is now on the COMES WITH MUSIC
service SIM-free meaning you can get access to more than six million tracks to download for nowt. You'll find it all in the Nokia Music Store and £299 buys you as many entries to the virtual shop as your ears can handle for a whole year. You can even keep everything you've downloaded after that. The 5800 also allows downloads over the air as well as via a PC.The handset is a great one and the addition of this going onto Pay As You Go is likely to prove good business for Nokia. After all, it does away with the need to buy an iPod and then pay for songs on iTunes as well. Spec-wise it has a 3.2 megapixel camera, 3D surround sound, a bass booster, eight-band graphic equaliser and an FM radio.
The Finnish firm is also launching the NOKIA N97 finally and has just put it out to pre-order. It's not cheap, in fact, you'll need a pound less than 500 quid if you want one SIM-free but that possibility is now a reality via the Nokia online shop. The touchscreen device is more like a mobile computer than a phone and it's the first to connect up to the Ovi Store to download apps, videos and the like.
It flips up to reveal a keyboard, while still staying svelte, and while there's only a five megapixel camera, you do get a whopping 32 gigabyte memory drive inside. Strangely, they've not actually said when it is coming out, but why should that stop you snapping one up. Finally, if you nip to Vodafone, you can buy a 5800 pre-loaded with Series 2 of hit comedy Gavin and Stacey.
PEOPLE's CAR 'NANO' to launch on March 23
PEOPLE's CAR 'NANO' to launch on March 23
Tata Motors on Thursday said it will launch 'Nano', touted as the world's cheapest family car, on March 23 in Mumbai and bookings will start from April this year. The State Bank of India has been made as the booking agent for the much-awaited Nano car. Speculation is rife that at least first one lakh cars will be sold for Rs one lakh.
Sources state that due to the shifting of the production unit of the car from West Bengal to Gujarat, it entailed a cost for the company. Due to this reason
, there are questions being raised about the price of the car. The car was unveiled at the Auto Expo in Delhi in January 2008 and a function on March 23 would mark the car's commercial launch.
"The cars will be on display at Tata Motors dealerships from the first week of April 2009. Bookings will commence from the second week of April 2009," the company said in a statement. The company said that the booking process and other details of the Rs one lakh car would be announced on the day of launch.
"Tata Motors is making arrangements for the widest possible network to book the car, so that prospective customers can conveniently avail of booking facilities at their locations, across the length and breadth of India," the statement said
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The company had also displayed the Nano at the Geneva Motor Show last year and had triggered competition, including Nissan-Renault, to announce plans for building low-cost family cars. The economic crisis has, however, forced them to put the plans on hold.
Tata Motors on Thursday said it will launch 'Nano', touted as the world's cheapest family car, on March 23 in Mumbai and bookings will start from April this year. The State Bank of India has been made as the booking agent for the much-awaited Nano car. Speculation is rife that at least first one lakh cars will be sold for Rs one lakh.
Sources state that due to the shifting of the production unit of the car from West Bengal to Gujarat, it entailed a cost for the company. Due to this reason
, there are questions being raised about the price of the car. The car was unveiled at the Auto Expo in Delhi in January 2008 and a function on March 23 would mark the car's commercial launch."The cars will be on display at Tata Motors dealerships from the first week of April 2009. Bookings will commence from the second week of April 2009," the company said in a statement. The company said that the booking process and other details of the Rs one lakh car would be announced on the day of launch.
"Tata Motors is making arrangements for the widest possible network to book the car, so that prospective customers can conveniently avail of booking facilities at their locations, across the length and breadth of India," the statement said
.The company had also displayed the Nano at the Geneva Motor Show last year and had triggered competition, including Nissan-Renault, to announce plans for building low-cost family cars. The economic crisis has, however, forced them to put the plans on hold.
Breo Sports Watch
Breo Sports Watch
Every self-respecting gadget fan needs a sports watch - an inexpensive timepiece that can withstand the rigours of daily life without breaking, or breaking the bank.
That’s why the Breo is gaining such a loyal following - available in different colours, the bracelet-style watch is waterproof to up to 10m, has an easy-to-read digital display, and is made from tourmaline, a naturally occuring mineral that is said to have beneficial health properties.
The robust Breo is great for active sports enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies, and is cheap enough to leave you with change from a £10 note.
Stand tall and walk
Stand tall and walk
Amputees and people with difficulty standing could soon move using a ‘wearable transportation device’ that gives the effect of walking. Exm
overe Holdings has unveiled a self-balancing, hands-free concept vehicle called the Chariot, which is controlled by subtle movements of the lower torso and hips.Sensors inside the cocoon-like shell of the vehicle interpret gentle pressure changes from the wearer’s body to predict their intended motion and carry out the action.
This means users can control the direction and speed of movement, and approach an intended object, without lifting a finger.With its upright form, the Chariot lets wearers make direct eye contact with other people, as if they were standing. The battery powered concept vehicle, which can travel up to 12 miles per hour, has been unveiled in demonstrations at Exmovere’s McLean, Virginia Headquarters.
Exmovere chief executive David Bychkov said the device had been specifically designed to help injured members of the U.S. Army. The developers also say that the compact design of the design allows it to move in spaces which are too small for wheelchairs and scooters. They are also designing a version which will allow the wearer to move from an upright to seated position, letting them ‘sit down’ between journeys, while still wearing the device.
Exmovere hopes to eventually partner with an automotive manufacturer to launch a performance-oriented Chario
Amputees and people with difficulty standing could soon move using a ‘wearable transportation device’ that gives the effect of walking. Exm
overe Holdings has unveiled a self-balancing, hands-free concept vehicle called the Chariot, which is controlled by subtle movements of the lower torso and hips.Sensors inside the cocoon-like shell of the vehicle interpret gentle pressure changes from the wearer’s body to predict their intended motion and carry out the action.This means users can control the direction and speed of movement, and approach an intended object, without lifting a finger.With its upright form, the Chariot lets wearers make direct eye contact with other people, as if they were standing. The battery powered concept vehicle, which can travel up to 12 miles per hour, has been unveiled in demonstrations at Exmovere’s McLean, Virginia Headquarters.
Exmovere chief executive David Bychkov said the device had been specifically designed to help injured members of the U.S. Army. The developers also say that the compact design of the design allows it to move in spaces which are too small for wheelchairs and scooters. They are also designing a version which will allow the wearer to move from an upright to seated position, letting them ‘sit down’ between journeys, while still wearing the device.
Exmovere hopes to eventually partner with an automotive manufacturer to launch a performance-oriented Chario
Handycam is err... handy!
Handycam is err... handy!
While that will work well for amateur and lighter users, this SONY HANDYCAM is perfect for those who really want to turn their lives into something out of Hollywood. The HDR-TG7VE is ultra-compact and shoots in full HD (1920x1080) while the Japanese firm also reckons it's the smallest and lightest of any rival. You have to say, it does look a stunner and with 16GB of storage on board, you've enough room for about six hours of filming, even at the best quality.
Cleverly, the titanium body has been coated to make it tougher, because it will take plenty of knocks in your pocket and bag. And that's the beauty of this beauty, it is fully-featured but still tiny enough to be kept about your person for those You've Been Framed emergency moments. Storage can be added to with a Memory Stick and while it only takes still shots at four megapixels, that is still good enough to print out if you prefer old school hard copies of snaps.
Cool tech on board comes in the form of the GPS receiver which plots your location every time you take a shot or shout Lights, Camera, Action. (Disclaimer: It doesn't really work the moment you say that, it was a joke, and you would look foolish shouting it anyway). You can then view back your work on a map that shows exactly where you've been and what was filmed where.
The usual face detection and smile shutter options are included and an automated editing function will mash together your clips quickly with some fun effects and music. Unlike the Flip, it's not as simple to just plug into a PC and upload to YouTube but it's not difficult to do. Due out in May, it won't be cheap - Sony stuff never is, which is possibly why the price is still a secret.
MP3 player for unborn babies
MP3 player for unborn babies
Pregnant moms will soon be able to bring music to the ears of their unborn children with a specially
designed MP3 player. The device, called the B(l)aby, is a contoured belt that wraps around a mother’s waist with a room for iPod and USB adapter. It has three built-in vibration speakers that play tunes into her womb.
“Scientists have talked about music being a catalyst for an unborn child’s mental growth,” the Daily Mail quoted inventor Geof Ramsay as saying. “This simple device gives mothers a chance to try out that theory. Of course, classical music is what the experts have suggested be used, but there is nothing to stop you playing your favorite Beatles track or even Led Zeppelin.”
Ramsay, a Canadian design student, has included a bonus for the mothers.
He said: “There are three tiny massage mechanisms in the back of the contoured belt that provide the mother to be with a relaxing massage after a long day.”
Dell Adamo
Dell’s latest super-slim, super-stylish laptop is made from tough aluminium with a 13.4in display featuring edge-to-edge glass to take full advantage of the available space. It also features a solid-state drive for quick boot-up and more reliable performance, as well as an integrated webcam. The Adamo range runs Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system.
Processor: 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
Memory: 2GB RAM.
Storage: 128GB SSD.
Weight: 1.8kg.
Battery life: About five hours.
Price: From £1,649
Fred 500XL Speakers
Fred 500XL Speakers
Apple’s iconic white iPod earbuds have been enlarged to gargantuan proportions to create these desktop computer speakers. They are 17cm long – far bigger than Apple’s original earbuds – so don’t try listening to them on the Tube.
Power: 3xAAA batteries, or via computer USB port.
Price: £38
Apple’s iconic white iPod earbuds have been enlarged to gargantuan proportions to create these desktop computer speakers. They are 17cm long – far bigger than Apple’s original earbuds – so don’t try listening to them on the Tube.
Power: 3xAAA batteries, or via computer USB port.
Price: £38
Flip Mino HD
Flip Mino HD
The latest addition to Flip’s range of pocket-size camcorders is able to record footage in high-
definition and store up to 60 minutes of film. Built-in video-editing software loads up as soon as you plug the camcorder into your computer. Sound recording is surprisingly good for a unit of this size. Unforgiveable, though, is the lack of HDMI port for viewing your HD footage on your HD television. Instead, you have to use composite cables, rather defeating the point of having recorded in high-def.
Resolution: 720p (1,280x720 pixels).
Battery: Rechargeable lithium ion, two hours’ use on a single charge.
System: Mac or Windows computers.
The latest addition to Flip’s range of pocket-size camcorders is able to record footage in high-
definition and store up to 60 minutes of film. Built-in video-editing software loads up as soon as you plug the camcorder into your computer. Sound recording is surprisingly good for a unit of this size. Unforgiveable, though, is the lack of HDMI port for viewing your HD footage on your HD television. Instead, you have to use composite cables, rather defeating the point of having recorded in high-def.Resolution: 720p (1,280x720 pixels).
Battery: Rechargeable lithium ion, two hours’ use on a single charge.
System: Mac or Windows computers.
M&S Blok Hi-Fi
M&S Blok Hi-Fi
Industrial chic meets eco cool with this iPod speaker dock from Marks & Spencer. Made from bamboo and aluminium, it even has an ergonomically shaped remote control to make it really easy to skip through tracks. The dock is
compatible with all iPod models, including the iPhone 3G.
Power: 40W.
Amplifier: Class D.
Industrial chic meets eco cool with this iPod speaker dock from Marks & Spencer. Made from bamboo and aluminium, it even has an ergonomically shaped remote control to make it really easy to skip through tracks. The dock is
compatible with all iPod models, including the iPhone 3G.Power: 40W.
Amplifier: Class D.
Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio Part-radio and part-fashion accessory, the Toot-A-Loop was wearable technology. Worn around the wrist like a bracelet, or
Panasonic Toot-a-Loop Radio 
radio was intended to appeal to a youthful consumer market. Easy and inexpensive to mass-produce, the appliance typifies the populist approach of 1970s desig
Part-radio and part-fashion accessory, the 
Toot-A-Loop was wearable technology. Worn around the wrist like a bracelet, or carried like a purse, the Toot-A-Loop was shaped like a tapered doughnut, twisting open to reveal the tuning dial on the inside. The AM-only radio also came with fun stickers so users could customise it.
In the early 1970s, the Apollo 11 had just landed on the moon, signalling the start of the new space age, Volkswagen Beetles ruled the roads and rollerskates were a must-have. The Toot-a-Loop fashion radio, with its objet d’art theme, unusual design and fun colours, embodied the sense of fun and youthfulness of prevailing pop culture.
This witty and vividly coloured battery-powered portable
radio was intended to appeal to a youthful consumer market. Easy and inexpensive to mass-produce, the appliance typifies the populist approach of 1970s desig
Google launches first TV ads Google has launched its first TV advertising campaign across a range of US networks to promote Chrome, its web browser.
Google launches first TV ads
Google has launched its first TV advertising campaign across a range of US networks to promote Chrome, its web browser. Chrome launched last September in a
direct bid to lure users away from Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. Google has famously avoided traditional marketing routes in the past, however it is now desperate to promote Chrome.
Since the initial burst of publicity, Chrome has failed to provide serious competition to rival browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla’s Firefox. Chrome is used by just 1.4% of internet users compared to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, used by 66% of users, according to Net Applications market share statistics. Mozilla’s Firefox comes in second place, as the browser choice of 22% of web users and Apple’s Safari program comes in third, with 8%. On the official Google blog, the company explained that the video was originally made by a team from Google Japan as a YouTube clip, but had proved so effective, that it had decided to take it onto traditional TV.
“We designed a Google TV Ads campaign which we hope will raise awareness of our browser, and also help us better understand how television can supplement our other online media campaigns,” said Mike Steib, director, Google TV Ads. The Google TV Ads system allows Google to act as a broker to sell advertising time on the US TV networks. By using its to book its own TV ad, it is thought the company is trying to promote the service – which has enjoyed limited success since launch two years agoOwn your own storm-trooper
Own your own storm-trooper
WITH the ridiculous weather always throwing up the chance of a downpour - even in mid August - a brolly should never be far from your side.
Just like Luke Skywalker's trusty Star
Wars lightsaber in fact! So it's a cunning inventor who decided to make this umbrella, just like one of those futuristic Jedi weapons.
You only have to look at the massive success of the iPhone application which makes Lightsaber sounds to know how millions of us find it fun. And while this might not make the noises, it does look the part with a glowing shaft that can be turned on at the flick of a switch.
It's perfect for fending off Darth Clouds or Sith Showers. And you can always try and make the sound yourself. You might look a bit mad as you wait for a bus, but then again, you are carrying a LIGHTSABRE UMBRELLA!
Dell XPS 435
Dell XPS 435
Dell is really starting to make a name for itself with a range of stylish, well-designed desktop computers that take a leaf out of Apple’s book for good looks and functionality. The XPS 435 is the brand’s flagship multimedia desktop, of
fering tons of processing power and stacks of memory. This is the ideal machine for avid PC gamers, or those who love editing films and photos on their computer.
Processor: Intel Core i7 2.93GHz.
Operating system: Windows Vista. Memory Up to 24GB.
Storage: Up to 4.5TB.
Price: From £1,699
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Other features: Time-lapse function for filming at pre-set intervals.
Price: £199
Samsung SMX-C10
This compact camcorder has been designed with usability in mind. The 2.7in LCD screen swivels and pivots so you can see exactly what you are filming from almost every angle, and the 10x optical zoom means you can get really close to the action. A nice touch 
is the pre-loaded editing software, so you can simply plug it into your computer, cut your clips and upload to YouTube at the touch of a button.
Other features: Time-lapse function for filming at pre-set intervals.
Price: £199
Facebook offers personalised URLs for users Facebook users can choose a web address for their profile page which is all together more personal. At pr
Facebook offers personalised URLs for users
Facebook users can choose a web address for their profile page which is all together more personal. At present anyone with a Facebook account has a string of random numbers at the end of their web address. However since Saturday they have been able to create a memorable URL by adding their name, such as www.facebook.com/joebloggs.
Tags are assigned on a first come first served basis so those with common names will need to get in quick. The website founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has already claimed his.This shouldn't be a problem for Facebook designer Blaise DiPersia though who announced the change on the social networking site's blog.
Your username will have the same privacy
setting as your profile name in Search. So if you have already set privacy settings to block strangers looking at your page, this will apply to the new URL.To thwart 'squatting' on names, Facebook is only providing the option to members who signed up before last Tuesday, according to DiPersia. However, with 200million active members it is likely some cybersquatting will occur.
Fan pages for businesses, brands and celebrities will be able to adopt such names, too, but they had to have been on the site by May 31, with at least 1,000 'fans' at that time.bIn allowing such names, Facebook is playing catch-up with MySpace which is owned by New Corp. They have let users pick their own monikers since launching in 2004.
MySpace says about 90 per cent of its active users have set up such 'vanity URLs.'To change your Facebook URL visit. http://www.facebook.com/username
Samsung Jet - Smarter Than A Smartphone
Samsung Jet - Smarter Than A Smartphone
Samsung has officially unveiled the next era in smartphones! The highly anticipated, new Samsung Jet supports the latest smartphone features which include multi-task manager and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, bringing user-friendly menu navigations in a sleek and compact design.
The Jet’s pioneering 16M WVGA AMOLED display (3.1”) offers vivid and colorful full touch mobile experience available; the WVGA AMOLED screen provides a resolution that is four times higher than a WQVGA screen. The 800MHz application processor delivers breathtaking speed and stunning performance, making Jet the fastest full touch handset on the market today.
Samsung’s latest TouchWiz 2.0 user interface new features such as intuitive 3D media gate UI and motion-response UI, smart unlock, customizable widget screen. The Dolfin Web browser lets users surf the net and access popular websites, especially social networking sites, with ease and speed. The 5 mega-pixel camera, built-in GPS, DNSe & SRS Sound Effect technology for superior sound quality, and DivX and XviD video support for hassel-free video downloading and viewing.
Going radio ga-ga for style
Going radio ga-ga for style
If you dream of spending a night in a posh hotel and waking up to beautiful music, then cut out the middle man. These VITA AUDIO R2i radios are going to be put in every room at the new refurbished Savoy Hotel in London.And while they're not cheap at £299, that's probably less than sleeping there would cost - and you get to keep the radio forever.
It's a lovely stylish gadget too in either white, black or walnut with an iPod dock. The firm behind it has a great pedigree in sound and the cool RotoDial on top is much more fun than lots of buttons. Both DAB and FM are included, and it's also future-proofed a bit for DAB+ transmissions, although it could be a few years before you'd even need that in the UK.
You can plug in another MP3 player to use its speakers too, as is common with most of these units. But cleverly it will also remember the volume you last had when the headphones were plugged in. So each time you connect those cans, the noise levels will change, handy if you like it blasting out in the room but not in your ears.
You get the usual clock, alarm and snooze functions plus the iPod dock will work with an iPhone. And use the saving to put against a night in a budget hotel, which should make a change. After all, your own bedroom will become a lot posher with one of these on the side table.
Google Chrome OS to challenge Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome OS to challenge Microsoft Windows
Google is ramping up its attack on Microsoft's dominance of the computer software market by launching a challenger to Microsoft's Windows operating system.The internet search company said the new software, based on its Chrome internet browser, will be available on small, cheap laptops known as netbooks, in the second half of next year.
Google, which has expanded its operations to cover just about every service imaginable on the internet, hopes later versions of the Chrome operating system will be powerful enough to run applications on desktop computers. The move will heighten the increasingly fractious relationship between Google and Microsoft, whose Windows operating system runs about 90pc of the world's computers.
Google has already launched a series of web-based software programmes which directly compete with
Microsof's Office applications, such as Word and Excel. It is also offering to host large companies' email systems as an alternative to Microsoft's popular Outlook email service.
"It's our attempt to re-think what operating systems should be," Sundar Pichai, Google's vice president of product management, said on the company's official blog.
Mr Pichai said the new operating system would be "fast" and "lightweight" so that users can get online in seconds and remove lengthy boot-up times and security checks for viruses. Microsoft is set to release an updated version of its own operating system, called Windows 7, in October.
As part of its plan to diversify away from internet search, Google has also launched a new "open source" operating system for mobile phones. The software, called Android, runs several new smart phones designed to challenge Apple's iPhone and Micorsoft's mobile phones. In return Microsoft has attempted to increase its presence in the internet search by launching a new search engine called Bing!
Google is ramping up its attack on Microsoft's dominance of the computer software market by launching a challenger to Microsoft's Windows operating system.The internet search company said the new software, based on its Chrome internet browser, will be available on small, cheap laptops known as netbooks, in the second half of next year.
Google, which has expanded its operations to cover just about every service imaginable on the internet, hopes later versions of the Chrome operating system will be powerful enough to run applications on desktop computers. The move will heighten the increasingly fractious relationship between Google and Microsoft, whose Windows operating system runs about 90pc of the world's computers.
Google has already launched a series of web-based software programmes which directly compete with
Microsof's Office applications, such as Word and Excel. It is also offering to host large companies' email systems as an alternative to Microsoft's popular Outlook email service."It's our attempt to re-think what operating systems should be," Sundar Pichai, Google's vice president of product management, said on the company's official blog.
Mr Pichai said the new operating system would be "fast" and "lightweight" so that users can get online in seconds and remove lengthy boot-up times and security checks for viruses. Microsoft is set to release an updated version of its own operating system, called Windows 7, in October.
As part of its plan to diversify away from internet search, Google has also launched a new "open source" operating system for mobile phones. The software, called Android, runs several new smart phones designed to challenge Apple's iPhone and Micorsoft's mobile phones. In return Microsoft has attempted to increase its presence in the internet search by launching a new search engine called Bing!
SONY ERICSSON W995
SONY ERICSSON W995
The Sony Ericsson W995 is the latest phone to carry the famous Walkman name. Sony Ericsson's music-oriented Walkman series and photography-centred Cybershot series have been drawing closer for a while now, as the camera phone's music player has improved and the music player's camera has got steadily better.
And it's quite possible that the two will disappear altogether next year following announcements from Japan that the company is planning to move away from the two sub-brands next year, instead focusing on providing similar quality levels of each function in specific phones
So if this is to be one of the last Walkman phones to appear, it's just as well then that it's the best one yet, with an 8.1 megapixel camera, an improved media syncing system (which few could deny it needed), HSDPA 3G, Wi-Fi and A-GPS, all wrapped up in a neat, if slightly bulky and button-heavy slider package.
Size: Dimensions- 97 x 49 x 15 mm
Weight-113 g
Display: Type-TFT, 256K colors
Size-240 x 320 pixels, 2.6 inches
- Accelerometer sensor
Sound: Alert types-Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
Speakerphone-Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Memory: Phonebook-1000 x 20 fields, Photo call
Call records-30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal-118 MB
Card slot- Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 8GB, 8GB card included
Data: GPRS-Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD- Yes
EDGE-Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G- HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps
Bluetooth- Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared-port No
USB- Yes, v2.0
Camera: Primary-8.1 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features-Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilizer
Video-Yes,
Secondary-Videocall camera
Features: Messaging-SMS, MMS, Email, IM
Browser-WAP 2.0/HTML (NetFront), RSS reader
Radio-Stereo FM radio with RDS
Games -Yes, incl. motion-based + downloadable
Colors-Progressive Black, Cosmic Silver, Energetic Red
GPS- Yes, with A-GPS support; Wayfinder navigator
World's first 256GB USB flash drive!
World's first 256GB USB flash drive!
After delivering the world’s first 128GB USB flash drive, Kingston has claimed the title again for their 256GB DataTraveler 300. The drive makes use of a cap-less design which seems to employ a sliding mechanism to eject the USB head. Being larger than my primary OS HDD, this beast can host quite the cache of media.
The drive is capable of holding up to 365 CDs – or one album for every day of the year. The 256GB DataTraveler 300 features read rates of up to 20MB/s and write of 10MB/s. Given its storage capacity, the drive is a bit bulky at 2.78” x .67” x .87” but it shouldn’t detract much from its portability. While the drive is ReadyBoost-capable, its password software will not work properly if ReadyBoost cache is enabled.
It is built to order and ships with a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support. According to Kingston’s website the DataTraveler300 is available in the Far East, Middle East and Africa only. The MSRP is £565.67 (about $935.11).
Thursday, April 2, 2009
iPod speakers that look like a piece of Lego
iPod speakers that look like a piece of Lego
While looking for some speakers for my daughter's iPod today, I came across these little blighters that look like Lego bricks.
How cool is that?
You simply plug one into the bottom of your iPod and press play and that's it. You can share your music! And you adjust the volume using two of the little nodules!
And of course, being so small, one of these little iBlocks will fit into your pocket or handbag no problem at all - unlike some iPod speakers that require a wheelbarrow to make them truly portable.
The iBrick comes in three flavours - white, red and black - and can be used with all 3rd Generation iPods onwards, including the iPod Touch. Sadly they don't work with iPhones though.
The sound is pretty impressive for something so small, with the Active Bass System making sure the speakers give out quite a kick.
To keep the legal eagles happy, it's worth pointing out that Lego have nothing to do with the licensing or development of this product and that no Lego bricks were harmed in the making of iBlocks.
iBlocks are available online for £12.99 from IWOOT.
While looking for some speakers for my daughter's iPod today, I came across these little blighters that look like Lego bricks.
How cool is that?
You simply plug one into the bottom of your iPod and press play and that's it. You can share your music! And you adjust the volume using two of the little nodules!
And of course, being so small, one of these little iBlocks will fit into your pocket or handbag no problem at all - unlike some iPod speakers that require a wheelbarrow to make them truly portable.
The iBrick comes in three flavours - white, red and black - and can be used with all 3rd Generation iPods onwards, including the iPod Touch. Sadly they don't work with iPhones though.
The sound is pretty impressive for something so small, with the Active Bass System making sure the speakers give out quite a kick.
To keep the legal eagles happy, it's worth pointing out that Lego have nothing to do with the licensing or development of this product and that no Lego bricks were harmed in the making of iBlocks.
iBlocks are available online for £12.99 from IWOOT.
T-Mobile unveils the G1 Google Phone
T-Mobile unveils the G1 Google Phone
Imagine walking into a shop, picking up an item that you are interested in buying, scanning the barcode with your mobile phone and then having said phone tell you where you can buy said item for the lowest price.
With the credit crunch is full swing and Christmas fast approaching, who wouldn't want to be able to do that?
Well, it's just one of the soon to be countless things you'll be able to do if you sign up for T-Mobile's latest offering, the T-Mobile G1, better known to one and all as the Google Phone.
As the name suggests, the Google Phone was made for the internet. You get a big 3.2" screen and its 3G capabilities plus Wi-Fi mean you get connected at the best speeds available, depending where you are. You've got a slide out QWERTY keyboard, and a track ball as well as the touchscreen for navigation and writing those all important emails, texts and IM messages.
In fact you'll never miss an email, an IM or even a Facebook update because the T-Mobile G1 is always online and always synched up. And automatic updates also benefit from the fact that the internet connection is always on.
The good news is that unlimited internet access is part of the package deals on offer with the G1 Google Phone.
It's also got a camera, an adequate enough 3MP one, an MP3 player, and it has built in GPS too (so you can find your way to the shop selling whatever it is you want to buy at the best price).
But what makes the Google Phone all the more desirable is the fact that it is the first mobile phone to use the Android operating system and that gives you access to the open-source Android Market.
Some applications are free, others you have to pay for, but the fun you can have is endless. Cat lovers can even download an application that will make the Google Phone purr!
The Google Phone is available for free on T-Mobile when you sign up for an 18 month contract at £40 a month.
You can then choose either:
Unlimited internet access and up to 1,250 talk minutes or 2,500 texts (or any mix of the two
Or
Unlimited internet access, 800 inclusive minutes and unlimited texts
Want one? Visit the T-Mobile website.
Imagine walking into a shop, picking up an item that you are interested in buying, scanning the barcode with your mobile phone and then having said phone tell you where you can buy said item for the lowest price.
With the credit crunch is full swing and Christmas fast approaching, who wouldn't want to be able to do that?
Well, it's just one of the soon to be countless things you'll be able to do if you sign up for T-Mobile's latest offering, the T-Mobile G1, better known to one and all as the Google Phone.
As the name suggests, the Google Phone was made for the internet. You get a big 3.2" screen and its 3G capabilities plus Wi-Fi mean you get connected at the best speeds available, depending where you are. You've got a slide out QWERTY keyboard, and a track ball as well as the touchscreen for navigation and writing those all important emails, texts and IM messages.
In fact you'll never miss an email, an IM or even a Facebook update because the T-Mobile G1 is always online and always synched up. And automatic updates also benefit from the fact that the internet connection is always on.
The good news is that unlimited internet access is part of the package deals on offer with the G1 Google Phone.
It's also got a camera, an adequate enough 3MP one, an MP3 player, and it has built in GPS too (so you can find your way to the shop selling whatever it is you want to buy at the best price).
But what makes the Google Phone all the more desirable is the fact that it is the first mobile phone to use the Android operating system and that gives you access to the open-source Android Market.
Some applications are free, others you have to pay for, but the fun you can have is endless. Cat lovers can even download an application that will make the Google Phone purr!
The Google Phone is available for free on T-Mobile when you sign up for an 18 month contract at £40 a month.
You can then choose either:
Unlimited internet access and up to 1,250 talk minutes or 2,500 texts (or any mix of the two
Or
Unlimited internet access, 800 inclusive minutes and unlimited texts
Want one? Visit the T-Mobile website.
Why BlackBerry will be causing a Storm this Christmas
Why BlackBerry will be causing a Storm this Christmas
Up until now, BlackBerry smartphones have been snapped up by the famous and infamous (as in Hollywood stars and investment bankers) and the important and self-important (as in politicians and Gordon Ramsay - I might have got those two the wrong way round).
All that could be about to change though with the coming of the Blackberry Storm, a consumer friendly smartphone that could bring the cult of Blackberry to the masses - and in doing so pose a genuine threat to the Apple iPhone.
Yes it really is that good.
Gone is the traditional Blackberry slide out keyboard and in its place is a 3.2" touch screen - a first for BlackBerry. And it's not any only touch screen either. Oh no. The Storm has a "clickable" touch screen - press a key and it will sound like you've just pressed a traditional keyboard key.
The big screen makes reading emails, editing documents, watching video and surfing the net a doddle and you can also rotate the handset and the screen will automatically configure what ever it is your looking at to best suit the screen's width.
Of course, Blackberry have always excelled in the communications department. But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and the Storm isn't about to let that happen.
The Blackberry Storm is exclusive to the Vodafone network in the UK and you can download music from the Vodafone Music Store direct to your handset. Not only that, you can connect the Storm to your PC or laptop and take songs from your iTune library if you have one. The 16GB exchangeable memory capacity will be music to your ears too.
Your Blackberry Storm will also guide you to your destination with its turn by turn satellite navigation capabilities courtesy of GPS and BlackBerry Maps.
And it even comes with a camera - 3.2 Megapixel with video capabilities. Now that's not the best camera you'll find on phones these days, but it's more than adequate and far better than the iPhone's puny 2 Megapixel offering.
Oh, and before you ask, yes it makes phone calls too :-)
The Blackberry Storm has a UK release date of the 14th of November 2008. You can get one free on a 24 month contract from Vodafone or Phones4U with 600 inclusive minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited Internet and Email for £35 a month.
I'd recommend buying from Phones4U because they are also throwing in a six months of Vodafone Find and Go (Vodafone's 3D sat nav mapping service) and a free 8GB Memory Card.
Up until now, BlackBerry smartphones have been snapped up by the famous and infamous (as in Hollywood stars and investment bankers) and the important and self-important (as in politicians and Gordon Ramsay - I might have got those two the wrong way round).
All that could be about to change though with the coming of the Blackberry Storm, a consumer friendly smartphone that could bring the cult of Blackberry to the masses - and in doing so pose a genuine threat to the Apple iPhone.
Yes it really is that good.
Gone is the traditional Blackberry slide out keyboard and in its place is a 3.2" touch screen - a first for BlackBerry. And it's not any only touch screen either. Oh no. The Storm has a "clickable" touch screen - press a key and it will sound like you've just pressed a traditional keyboard key.
The big screen makes reading emails, editing documents, watching video and surfing the net a doddle and you can also rotate the handset and the screen will automatically configure what ever it is your looking at to best suit the screen's width.
Of course, Blackberry have always excelled in the communications department. But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and the Storm isn't about to let that happen.
The Blackberry Storm is exclusive to the Vodafone network in the UK and you can download music from the Vodafone Music Store direct to your handset. Not only that, you can connect the Storm to your PC or laptop and take songs from your iTune library if you have one. The 16GB exchangeable memory capacity will be music to your ears too.
Your Blackberry Storm will also guide you to your destination with its turn by turn satellite navigation capabilities courtesy of GPS and BlackBerry Maps.
And it even comes with a camera - 3.2 Megapixel with video capabilities. Now that's not the best camera you'll find on phones these days, but it's more than adequate and far better than the iPhone's puny 2 Megapixel offering.
Oh, and before you ask, yes it makes phone calls too :-)
The Blackberry Storm has a UK release date of the 14th of November 2008. You can get one free on a 24 month contract from Vodafone or Phones4U with 600 inclusive minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited Internet and Email for £35 a month.
I'd recommend buying from Phones4U because they are also throwing in a six months of Vodafone Find and Go (Vodafone's 3D sat nav mapping service) and a free 8GB Memory Card.
The bluetooth bracelet that let's you know when someone's calling or texting you
The bluetooth bracelet that let's you know when someone's calling or texting you
Not everyone can afford the new Prada II mobile phone, let alone fork out the extra £250 for the Prada Link - the phone's digital watch companion that lets you monitor calls and read text messages without even having to take your phone out of your pocket or bag.
But if your current phone has bluetooth, you can buy a bluetooth bracelet that will allow your wrist to tell you when someone is calling or texting you. And for a fraction of the price too.
It's not always possible to hear your phone ring, particularly if you are down the pub on a Saturday night and your mobile is
tucked safely away in your handbag. And there are other times when you don't want your phone to ring out loud, but would still like to know if someone is trying to contact you.
And that's where the bluetooth vibrating bracelet comes in. Synchronise it with your phone and it will alert you to incoming mobile phone calls and messages through vibration.
Unlike the Prada Link, it doesn't tell you the time and doesn't let you read text messages on your wrist, but for a tenth of the price I think we can forgive the bluetooth bracelet on those two scores.
It does have a proximity alert if you ever stray more than 5m away from your mobile phone though - so you'll never leave your mobile behind again.
Order your Bluetooth Mobile Phone Bracelet today from The Gadget Shop for £29.99.
Not everyone can afford the new Prada II mobile phone, let alone fork out the extra £250 for the Prada Link - the phone's digital watch companion that lets you monitor calls and read text messages without even having to take your phone out of your pocket or bag.
But if your current phone has bluetooth, you can buy a bluetooth bracelet that will allow your wrist to tell you when someone is calling or texting you. And for a fraction of the price too.
It's not always possible to hear your phone ring, particularly if you are down the pub on a Saturday night and your mobile is
tucked safely away in your handbag. And there are other times when you don't want your phone to ring out loud, but would still like to know if someone is trying to contact you.And that's where the bluetooth vibrating bracelet comes in. Synchronise it with your phone and it will alert you to incoming mobile phone calls and messages through vibration.
Unlike the Prada Link, it doesn't tell you the time and doesn't let you read text messages on your wrist, but for a tenth of the price I think we can forgive the bluetooth bracelet on those two scores.
It does have a proximity alert if you ever stray more than 5m away from your mobile phone though - so you'll never leave your mobile behind again.
Order your Bluetooth Mobile Phone Bracelet today from The Gadget Shop for £29.99.
New Prada phone comes with optional bluetooth watch
New Prada phone comes with optional bluetooth watch
At first glance, the new Prada II phone by LG looks rather like the original Prada phone. At ten paces you probably couldn't tell them apart.
Get up close and personal however and you quickly discover the Prada II is an altogether different animal.
And that's before you take into consideration the Prada Link, a bluetooth digital watch that lets you monitor calls and read text messages without even having to take your phone out of your pocket or bag. Now that is pretty cool.
There are some big differences with the actual phone too. For starters there's the slide out QWERTY keyboard and an excellent 5MP camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens and slow motion video recording.
Another giant leap forward is the HSDPA capability for fast internet browsing and downloads as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Prada II is likely to retail at around £500 with the Prada Link watch coming in at £250. A lot of money, but it's still likely to sell in its millions even during the current credit crunch.
It will also be available for free on contract starting from £30 a month and a little bird tells me Phones4U will have the phone before Christmas and ahead of everyone else.
At first glance, the new Prada II phone by LG looks rather like the original Prada phone. At ten paces you probably couldn't tell them apart.
Get up close and personal however and you quickly discover the Prada II is an altogether different animal.
And that's before you take into consideration the Prada Link, a bluetooth digital watch that lets you monitor calls and read text messages without even having to take your phone out of your pocket or bag. Now that is pretty cool.
There are some big differences with the actual phone too. For starters there's the slide out QWERTY keyboard and an excellent 5MP camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens and slow motion video recording.
Another giant leap forward is the HSDPA capability for fast internet browsing and downloads as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Prada II is likely to retail at around £500 with the Prada Link watch coming in at £250. A lot of money, but it's still likely to sell in its millions even during the current credit crunch.
It will also be available for free on contract starting from £30 a month and a little bird tells me Phones4U will have the phone before Christmas and ahead of everyone else.
The must have USB travel kit for your laptop
The must have USB travel kit for your laptop
Now this is good - and if you're quick it will cost you less than a fiver.
The USB Connectivity Travel Case is basically for anyone who has a laptop and does a bit of travelling because it contains all the USB paraphernalia needed to keep you connected at home or abroad.
First up there's a set of USB connectors for starters so that you can connect and charge all sorts of gadgets to your laptop without trailing umpteen cables around with you.
Then there's a USB hub that transforms a single USB port into four ports - allowing you to connect and charge even more gadgets.
Then there's a very handy USB mini optical mouse.
And it doesn't stop there.
My favourite piece of kit inside the USB Connectivity Travel Case is the RJ-45 network cable. What's an RJ-45 cable I hear you ask sheepishly? Well, Sheepishly isn't hear so you'll need to ask me instead. It's the cable that connects your PC or laptop to an ADSL router so that you can go online. More than once I've landed somewhere without a spare RJ-45 and kicked myself for not bringing one.
And the icing on the USB cake is the earphone and microphone cable so that you can use Skype and other VOIP services.
Buy a USB Connectivity Travel Case for a mere £4.99 from The Gadget Shop. Then do a friend a favour and buy them one too
Now this is good - and if you're quick it will cost you less than a fiver.
The USB Connectivity Travel Case is basically for anyone who has a laptop and does a bit of travelling because it contains all the USB paraphernalia needed to keep you connected at home or abroad.
First up there's a set of USB connectors for starters so that you can connect and charge all sorts of gadgets to your laptop without trailing umpteen cables around with you.
Then there's a USB hub that transforms a single USB port into four ports - allowing you to connect and charge even more gadgets.
Then there's a very handy USB mini optical mouse.
And it doesn't stop there.
My favourite piece of kit inside the USB Connectivity Travel Case is the RJ-45 network cable. What's an RJ-45 cable I hear you ask sheepishly? Well, Sheepishly isn't hear so you'll need to ask me instead. It's the cable that connects your PC or laptop to an ADSL router so that you can go online. More than once I've landed somewhere without a spare RJ-45 and kicked myself for not bringing one.
And the icing on the USB cake is the earphone and microphone cable so that you can use Skype and other VOIP services.
Buy a USB Connectivity Travel Case for a mere £4.99 from The Gadget Shop. Then do a friend a favour and buy them one too
The world's simplest camcorder for less than £100
The world's simplest camcorder for less than £100
Shoot anything. Share everything.
That's the motto of the Flip Digital Video Camcorder which claims to be the world's easiest to use camcorder.
And it certainly makes life a little easier for anyone who just wants to capture the moment and then play it back later on a computer or TV screen.
For starters, it is powered by two AA batteries so none of this "battery low" nonsense. Simply carry some spare AA batteries with you - or buy them when you need them when you are out and about.
Then switch the Flip Camcorder on, point it in the right direction and within three seconds you can be recording video footage. The camera focuses automatically and has x2 digital zoom for when you want to get up close and personal.
Another nice touch - no need to buy video tapes thanks to the Flip Camcorder's built in 2GB flash memory. This allows you to record up to 60 minutes of video.
The Flip Camcorder also comes with its own software so organising, editing and sharing your videos is incredibly simple. Plug in the connected USB arm (no cable to lose or carry about!) to connect it to your PC or laptop and you can even e-mail your videos to friends and family instantly - or publish them straight to MySpace and YouTube! It's even got TV Out (PAL) - and yes the cable is included.
And because the Flip Camcorder is only 4.17" by 2.16" by 1.25" in size, it will fit into your pocket or handbag no problem (assuming your handbag isn't as jam-packed as my wife's).
Perfect for kids, technophobes, going on holiday or for anyone who has better things to do with their lives than charge batteries, buy video tape and read manuals written in Pidgin English.
Order your Flip Camcorder today from Prezzybox for £99.00.
Shoot anything. Share everything.
That's the motto of the Flip Digital Video Camcorder which claims to be the world's easiest to use camcorder.
And it certainly makes life a little easier for anyone who just wants to capture the moment and then play it back later on a computer or TV screen.
For starters, it is powered by two AA batteries so none of this "battery low" nonsense. Simply carry some spare AA batteries with you - or buy them when you need them when you are out and about.
Then switch the Flip Camcorder on, point it in the right direction and within three seconds you can be recording video footage. The camera focuses automatically and has x2 digital zoom for when you want to get up close and personal.
Another nice touch - no need to buy video tapes thanks to the Flip Camcorder's built in 2GB flash memory. This allows you to record up to 60 minutes of video.
The Flip Camcorder also comes with its own software so organising, editing and sharing your videos is incredibly simple. Plug in the connected USB arm (no cable to lose or carry about!) to connect it to your PC or laptop and you can even e-mail your videos to friends and family instantly - or publish them straight to MySpace and YouTube! It's even got TV Out (PAL) - and yes the cable is included.
And because the Flip Camcorder is only 4.17" by 2.16" by 1.25" in size, it will fit into your pocket or handbag no problem (assuming your handbag isn't as jam-packed as my wife's).
Perfect for kids, technophobes, going on holiday or for anyone who has better things to do with their lives than charge batteries, buy video tape and read manuals written in Pidgin English.
Order your Flip Camcorder today from Prezzybox for £99.00.
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