Gadgets Guide

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Malaysia

2011-09-20T15:41:00.001+08:00

Best Buy — a popular consumer electronics retailer in the US — has started pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. Two versions are available, a 16GB WiFi version for US$469.99 and a 32GB WiFi version that will be selling for US$569.99. The pre-order page however didn’t yet include a launch date for the device.

We have been told that the Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be making it to Malaysia in about a month’s time after the launch of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. We’re nearing the one month mark since the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was launch but we haven’t seen any indication that Samsung Malaysia is planning another launch soon. It’s either that they really nothing planned at the moment or they are keeping a very tight lid on things.

Either way, with the US pricing of the Galaxy Tab 8.9 now a known quantity, it gives us some indication of how much the device might retail for when it comes to Malaysia.

In this instance we’re pegging the Galaxy Tab 8.9 (16GB WiFi) to retail in the range of RM1,600 to RM1,500. We’re using the US retail price of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and its difference with the Malaysia selling price as a marker, which means our estimate, at the moment, is an educated at best. Even so, it looks some may see the Galaxy Tab 8.9 as expensive.

HTC Sensation XE Malaysia

2011-09-20T14:56:00.001+08:00

The HTC Sensation XE is the first handset from HTC enhanced with Beats Audio and focuses on delivering superior audio via both software and hardware improvements. It builds on the original HTC Sensation adding a speedier 1.5GHz dual-core processor. The Sensation XE features a 4.3-inch qHD screen, 768MB of RAM and an 8-megapixel camera capable of 1080p video recording. The Sensation XE is expected to retail for EU589 or about RM2,480.

HTC has officially revealed the HTC Sensation XE which is a result of their partnership with Beats Electronics, the maker of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.

The Sensation XE is not just a mere music rebranded HTC Sensation as it comes with 1.5GHz dual core processor and larger 1,730mAh battery. It will also be bundled with either 8GB or 16GB of microSD storage depending on markets.

The screen still uses a 4.3″ Super LCD with qHD resolution. There’s a 8MP camera at the back and a VGA camera at the front. RAM is still similar at 768MB.

When paired with its special set of Beats by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones, it will automatically switch to a custom “Beats by Dr. Dre sound profile” for optimal experience.

HTC Sensation Malaysia

2011-09-20T14:50:00.001+08:00

HTC Sensation Malaysia price : RRP will be RM 2,299 on the market. Digi will offer it at RM1399 on a 24 month DG Smart Plan 68 package. while the Maxis package is RM999 for the 24 month 3G package.

HTC Sensation specs:

Full HTC Sensation Specifications List

Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8260 1.2 GHz dual-core
Platform: Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 with HTC Sense
Memory: Internal phone storage: 1 GB
RAM: 768 MB
Dimensions: 126.1 x 65.4 x 11.3 mm
Weight: 148 grams
Display: 4.3-inch touch SLCD screen with 540 x 960 resolution, Gorilla glass
Sensors: Gyro sensor, G-Sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor & Ambient light sensor
GPS: Internal GPS antenna
HSPA/WCDMA Europe/Asia: 900/AWS/2100 MHz
Upload speed of up to 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 14.4 Mbps
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
DLNA for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to your TV or computer.
Audio: supported formats Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma (Windows Media Audio 9)
3.5 mm stereo audio jack
Video: supported formats Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3), .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3)
Camera: 8 megapixel colour camera with auto focus and dual LED flash, 1080p HD video recording
VGA front camera
Bluetooth 3.0 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
Micro-USB port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection
Expansion slot: microSDT memory card (SD 2.0 compatible)
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1520 mAh
Talking time: Up to 400 minutes for WCDMA and up to 495 minutes for GSM
Standby time: Up to 400 hours for WCDMA and up to 350 hours for GSM

Added Nuffnang Ads

2011-08-08T13:42:00.001+08:00

Added Nuffnang Ads but nothing showing. Weird

LENOVO DEALS

2011-07-24T00:45:00.000+08:00

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Free Multiple File Hosting

2006-10-23T09:37:00.000+08:00

Found a very cool tool which enables you to upload files or folders to 32 free file hosting easily with one click! Sometimes uploading to the popular Rapidshare isn't enough as you might need mirrors to host your files in case some people isn't able to download from Rapidshare because they've used up their download limit. Imagine you have your files at 32 download locations, your customers wouldn't have any problems in getting your file.

FileUploader by ZeR0, other than able to upload files or folders to 32 file hoster, it supports Remote Upload. Remote Upload is a feature where you can upload the files to the file hoster from a website and not from your computer. Unfortunately, only 4 free file hoster supports this feature.

After completed uploading your files to all file hoster, the link list can be saved according to location that is configured. By default it is saved at C:\ drive. This program can also support Proxy Server. If your working environment is using proxy server, then this program can work for you.

Afraid that you might used up all your upload bandwidth? No problem as you're able to set the upload bandwidth limit.

Supported File Hoster
11mbit.in
archiv.to
bigupload.com
cocoshare.cc
datenklo.net
depositfiles.com
easy-sharing.com
egoshare.com (Supports Remote Upload)
extremeshare.net
filecache.de
filecenter.org
filefactory.de
fileloads.com
filepoint.de
files.to
hemenpaylas.com
megaupload.com
myupload.biz
rapidshare.de
raufladen.net (Supports Remote Upload)
sceneupload.net
sendspace.com
share.am
silo.ru
simpleupload.de
speedshare.org (Supports Remote Upload)
spread-it.com
turboupload.com
ultrashare.de (Supports Remote Upload)
uploaded.to
yousendit.com
zerowaitingtime.com

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In car toilet

2005-05-30T09:48:00.000+08:00

in car toilet

A portable, in-car lavatory has been launched by a British firm for use by people with medical conditions, as well as families with small children.

The Indipod, made by Bromsgrove-based Daycar, is aimed at people with bowel and bladder problems.

The chemical toilet is housed in an inflatable “bubble” which is powered from the car’s cigarette lighter.

It is designed to be used in multi-purpose vehicles, four-wheel drives and estate cars.

Via Engadget

Phew. Better open the windows. This is gonna be one stinky affair.

DAPreview.net reviews the MPeye HTS-200

2005-05-30T09:39:00.000+08:00

DAPreview reviews the MPeye HTS-200

DAPreview does an in-depth review on the MPeye HTS-200. Once you've done reading, order the MPeye HTS-200

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Nikon Coolpix S1 Review

2005-05-27T00:20:00.000+08:00

Nikon Coolpix S1

This camera is sold from $359.00 in USA and RM1688 (free Nikon 256MB SD card worth RM188) in Malaysia. Love this camera. I already own a Nikon Coolpix 2100 and it's a winner. The best feature of this new S1 is the Face Priority Autofocus. The face priority auto focus feature automatically searches for your face and focuss on it, whenever you are in frame.

The Nikon Coolpix S1 offers 5.1 effective megapixels and a 3x optical zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens for beautiful 16 x 20inch prints. The incredible 2.5 inch LCD makes for easy viewing and image playback. This stunning camera has a compact metal body that's a mere 3/4 inch thick and is shirt pocket small.

The included Coolstation dock makes it easy to download images, and Nikon's exclusive in-camera Red-Eye fix, automatically removes most typical instances of red-eye during the picture taking process. The D-Lighting feature automatically lightens overly dark images in playback mode. There's no guesswork, as on-screen help is available for all main menu functions.

5.1 Megapixel CCD and 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Lens
The Nikon Coolpix S1 combines a 3x optical zoom-Nikkor lens with a 5.1 effective megapixel CCD, which lets the user capture spectacular images at resolutions up to 2592 x 1944 (15MB file) and create amazing 16 x 20 inch prints. The 3x zoom-Nikkor lens offers a 35 to 105 millimeter zoom (35mm equivalent) and provides excellent image quality.

Incredible, Bright 2.5 inch LCD
The oversized and easy-to-see 2.5 inch LCD makes composing your pictures easier, as well as making it more fun to share your pictures while they are still in the camera.

Compact, Slim, Metal Body
The Coolpix S1 has a compact metal body that is a mere 3/4 inch thick. This shirt-pocket-small camera will come along everywhere you go! Its sleek and sexy styling is a delight to use and own.

Nikon Exclusive Face Priority Autofocus
The S1 can distinguish when the subject is a human face and sets the focus accordingly. Now all your portraits will have tack-sharp focus on the subject's face (rather than the wall behind them!).

Nikon Exclusive In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
A hands-free solution for red-eye; this powerful software analyzes the image data and corrects most typical instances of red-eye in less than 3 seconds! The In-Camera Red-Eye Fix feature turns on automatically when the red-eye reduction flash mode is selected.

Nikon Exclusive D-Lighting
The Coolpix S1 incorporates D-Lighting, which automatically compensates for under- and over-exposure due to insufficient flash or excessive back lighting in a picture.

17 Scene Modes, 4 with Scene Assist
Selecting a scene mode automatically sets the camera for the optimum performance in most popular picture-taking situations. Scene assist further aids with composition, exposure and focus. Scene Modes: party/indoor, dawn/dusk, back light, beach/snow, sunset, night landscape, copy, fireworks, close up, panorama, museum, underwater and voice recording. Scene assist modes: night portrait, portrait, landscape, and sports.

Adjustable GUI with Help Button
Choose between the traditional menu item view or the all new ICON view. Press the help button and it will instantly display an explanation for all main menu functions on the LCD.

What's in the Box:
Cool-Station MV-11, li-ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter, USB cable, strap, A/V cable, imaging software, including Nikon PictureProject. Optional accessories include SD cards, camera case, underwater case and more.

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Sony Cybershot DSCT7 Review

2005-05-27T00:11:00.000+08:00

Sony Cybershot DSCT7

Sony Cybershot DSCT7

Sony's DSCT7 5.1-megapixel camera brings super-compact size to a new level. The camera is 3/8 inches thin at its narrowest point and 5/8 inches thin at its widest. Despite its small size, the camera still includes the quality features you've come to expect from Sony digital cameras, including a large, 2.5-inch LCD display, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom, and enough megapixels to help you capture detail for photo-quality prints up to 13 x 17 inches.

1/2.4-Inch 5.1-Megapixel Effective Super HAD CCD
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity, and reducing noise.

The Sony DSCT7's display
The T7's super-size 2.5-inch display is much larger than the 1.5-inch displays common to ultra-compact cameras.

2.5-Inch Hybrid LCD Monitor
The enormous 2.5-inch LCD provides a high resolution view while shooting, with transmissive/reflective Hybrid design for extraordinary brightness in direct sunlight and large, easy to read menus. Unique in such a compact camera, this large screen makes it easy to share image playback with friends.

Clear Photo LCD
The DSCT7 includes Clear Photo LCD technology which provides higher resolution, contrast ratio and brightness. Images in the LCD will have up to a 40% improvement in color reproduction than previous models.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
The Vario-Tessar lens is specially produced for compact cameras and provides rapid auto focus with appealing zoom range. Utilizing a highly transmissive optical grade prism, the lens is housed entirely inside the camera body, and does not need to extend for use.

Buy the Sony's DSCT7 | technology

Download Sony DVD HandyCam USB Driver

2005-05-24T11:32:00.000+08:00

Saw this post and it was quite interesting. Looks good as I am also a bounty hunter for gadget drivers. Thanks to Gede for this.

Here's the place to download the Sony DVD HandyCam USB Driver.

|You have a new computer and you lost your software CD, and where oh where to download this USB driver….

This driver is for the DCR-DVD101/201/301 Camcorder Series, and you have to use this driver and NOT the driver that Windows XP installs automaticly for you, ImageMixer does not work with the XP driver.

Well here it is:

Download USB driver for Sony DVD Handycams

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MP3 Players under 60 Pounds

2005-05-24T10:06:00.000+08:00

Here's our list of MP3 Players under 60 Pounds.

1. Blue Orb A3188 128MB = 29 pounds
2. PenDrive 256MB = 39 pounds
3. Blue Orb A3188 256MB = 39 pounds
4. Safecom 256MB Mini MP3 Player = 45 pounds
5. ORACOM ORC200M 128MB = 49 pounds
6. WIGO CVM100 128MB = 49 pounds
7. Aigo E808 256MB = 55 pounds
8. DIVA GEM 128MB = 59 pounds
9. iRiver N10 128MB = 59 pounds
10. MPIO FD-100 128MB = 59 pounds
11. NEX ia PLUS = 59 pounds
12. PenDrive 512MB = 59 pounds
13. Safa SR-M610 = 59 pounds
14. TUNY II 256MB = 59 pounds
15. Creative Nuvo Micro N200 128MB = 59 pounds
16. Silver Orb A3188 512MB = 59 pounds

Buy em at Advanced MP3 Players

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Safecom 1GB Mini MP3 Player

2005-05-20T15:51:00.000+08:00

Safecom 1GB Mini MP3 Player

Just another flash based MP3 player I hear you say? Well yes, but what a fine example. The Safecom 1GB Mini MP3 Player is targeted at customers who are considering an iPod Shuffle 1GB, being £10 cheaper @ £89 while featuring a full aluminium body, backlit LCD screen, voice recording and an FM tuner. The Safecom 1GB is one of the smallest MP3 players in the world being only 8.5cm high (just a little larger than an AAA battery). This player is flying on our website; selling hundreds of players per month and is a true alternative to the iPod Shuffle.

Read more at Advanced MP3 Players

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XEN EMP-500 1GB Colour mp3 player

2005-05-20T15:47:00.000+08:00

XEN EMP-500 1GB Colour mp3 player

Take a look at the photo on our website; the XEN EMP-500 is encased in a semi-reflective metal chrome surface – the player feels like a nugget of solid silver in your hands. As well as the usual slew of features normally present on a high end flash based MP3 player (OGG Vorbis, WMA, ASF and MP3 support, FM tuner & recorder, direct encoding, voice recording with AGC, VAC and time stamping), the XEN EMP-500 also supports the playback of DV movie files so you can watch your favourite music videos or film clips on the player’s super sharp Colour STN 4096 coloured display. Sound quality is particularly impressive, offering a massive 40mW of sound output.

Read more at Advanced MP3 Players

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MPEYE HTS-200 5GB Colour Mp3 player

2005-05-20T15:41:00.000+08:00

MPEYE HTS-200 5GB Colour Mp3 player

The MPEYE HTS-200 is currently the smallest and lightest 5GB MP3 player in the world being a miniscule 70 X 43 X 18 (mm). This equates to almost half the size of the Apple iPod Mi ni. Somehow the manufacturer has managed to squeeze a massive range of features into the HTS-200’s aluminium shell including multi-codec support (MP3, WMA, OGG), an FM tuner and recorder, direct MP3 encoding, voice recording and Removable Disk Drive support. Transfers to the MPEYE HTS-200 are lightning fast due to the high speed USB 2.0 support. The physical appearance, metal body, and general excellence of build quality immediately strikes you when you have this player in your hands – the front of the player is dominated by a super sharp 128 x 80 pixels 65K full colour LCD screen. Available in both aluminium silver and jet black, for the very reasonable £159.

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Samsung YH-925GS 20GB Colour MP3 Player

2005-05-20T15:38:00.000+08:00

Samsung YH-925GS 20GB Colour MP3 Player

Samsung has made it clear that it wants to become one of the major MP3 player manufactur ers in the world. The YH-925GS is Samsung’s answer to the Apple iPod 20GB and the iRiver H320, featuring a full 260K colour TFT LCD screen, multi-codec support with secure Janus compatibility, album art display, photo viewer, USB host support, direct encoding and some of the best build quality we’ve seen on a hard drive based player. The retail price is £219.00

Read more at Advanced MP3 Players

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i-STATION PMP1000 20GB

2005-05-20T15:32:00.000+08:00

i-STATION PMP1000 20GB

What makes this player special?

Firstly, it’s got a massive 3.5” TFT LCD screen that is fully touch sensitive – making the 3D icon driven menus a breeze to navigate using the supplied mini stylus. We’ve yet to find an audio or video format that the i-STATION can’t support; it currently can play all of the following: MP3, WMA, OGG, AC3, AAC, DivX, Xvid, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, ASF, WMV, JPEG. Battery life is also particularly impressive for a PMP unit; the PMP1000 will playback video files for over 6 hours and the rechargeable battery simply clips out the back so that you can carry a spare with you. The PMP1000’s built in loudspeaker also produces decent sound for such a small driver unit. The retail price is a very reasonable £259 for such a massive range of features.

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Sony KLV-32M1 32" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Television (Silver) review

2005-05-19T16:48:00.000+08:00

Sony KLV-32M1 32" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Television (Silver) review

See the Sony KLV-32M1 at Amazon

Finally, big-screen television comes with a small-scale footprint--or, with wall mounting, no footprint at all. Sony's 32-inch KLV-32M1 LCD television offers 1,366 x 768 native pixel resolution and compatibility with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i HDTV signals. The TruSurround SRS audio processing, which simulates a surround-sound effect through the set's two 10-watt speakers. The set's widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life with no risk of image burn-in, space savings, and light weight/easy positioning.

The KLV-32M1 performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Sony's Digital Reality Creation Circuitry grants amazing picture resolution while proprietary Direct Digital Circuitry increases a video signal's signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source. Sony's LCD panel driver LSI improves the response time in the middle luminance range, smoothing images and minimizing motion blur caused by lags in the response time.

Connections include a direct-digital HDMI interface for use with DTV set-top boxes, a high-definition-compatible component-video input, 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, and an RF coaxial input for hookup with an older VCR, cable box, or antenna.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your television. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multichannel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

See the Sony KLV-32M1 at Amazon

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Pillage Putter - Perfect weight distribution Putter

2005-05-19T16:28:00.000+08:00

Pillage Putter

Pillage Putter - Perfect weight distribution Putter. Only 800 in the world. Find it at BuyaGift.

The Pillage was born out of a revolutionary concept for a new putter to make the ball roll from the moment of strike. Designed for right handed golfers, it performs briliantly - a putter to score with.

Design features:
We've moved the weight to the top of the head. This simple innovation gives the ball a positive roll, sending it smoothly along the target line. So the ball will not bite into the green and your putt won't die on you. Adverse ground conditions will have less effect.
The unique top face, centre-shafted, simplifies lining up and enhances a square to square action. Widely separated end weights enlarge the sweet spot. The central anti-torsion lobe improves the consistency of strike.

Advantages for the golfer:
Short putts lose their fear factor - the ball won’t ‘die’ on you. Holding a high proportion of 6 to 12 footers becomes routine. Long putts roll up to the hole - they’re an enjoyable challenge again. The design gives better feel from the fringes and a consistent roll to the pin. The Pillage gives you confidence to analyse the putt, line up and let it happen. A contemporary design with classic style that also has that little bit of magic.

Price: £55.00 at BuyaGift .

Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV

2005-05-19T15:57:00.000+08:00

Philips 17PF8946 17" LCD Flat Panel HDTV-Ready TV

Ok. I'm getting this TV in the next few months...After my bonus comes in.

Philips 17PF8946 17-inch HDTV-ready flat-panel LCD TV is more than just great looks. The perfect size for a small space, the 3.1-inch-thick display provides an excellent audio/visual experience with features like Crystal Clear III, Active Control, Virtual Dolby Surround, and unique flat speakers. It even has a built-in FM radio tuner so you can listen to all your favorite radio channels, and up to 40 station presets make sure you tune in fast.

The high-definition (HD tuner not included), 1,280 x 768 WXGA LCD panel uses the latest panel technology, such as Philips' proprietary Crystal Clear package of innovations featuring a 3D digital comb filter (eliminates dot crawl and color bleeding, enhancing fine detail, cleaning up image outlines, and removing most extraneous colors), Dynamic Contrast for deep blacks and pure whites, and green and blue color enhancement. The high 400:1 contrast ratio gives you better subtle color details and the ability to see the picture in bright light conditions, and the 25-millisecond response time means it's capable of handling fast-moving action without image blur or lag.

Active Control delivers the best picture setting, any time, from any source. The incoming signal is automatically analyzed and key picture settings, like sharpness, color, and contrast, are adjusted. The 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio is the best for viewing HDTV and DVDs so you can have a more realistic cinema experience, but the TV has zoom modes for viewing 4:3 analog broadcast TV and pan-and-scan-formatted video.

Built-in flat speakers (4 watts per channel) sit on either side of the active-matrix TFT LCD, giving you full stereo sound without needing to connect to an external speaker system. Virtual Dolby Surround sound support simulates cinema surround sound effects without the need for rear speakers. Philips' Smart Listening auto volume leveling eliminates drastic volume spikes while changing channels or when channels go to a commercial break.

Other features include fantastic 176-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, 100 preset channels, Autostore for easy tuning, Auto Picture (five modes give you picture settings for different types of programming), Auto Sound (four modes to tailor the TV sound to enhance what you're watching), multilanguage onscreen display, sleep timer, integrated NTSC tuner and RF jack for terrestrial reception, ergonomic remote control, and an antireflective screen.

Want to do more than just watch TV? The 17PF8946 has an FM antenna connector for getting better reception, a rear composite input, and a component input that helps minimize digital and line-scan artifacts during DVD playback. And, because the TV is progressive scan, it can take advantage of the more filmlike images produced by progressive-scan DVD players. It has a VGA input too, which receives the signal from your PC so you can use it as a TV and a PC monitor. A set of side jacks has a composite A/V input with S-video, a mini headphone jack, and an audio in for using the TV's speakers with your PC.

Buy from Bennetts Electrical (UK)
It was £598.86 but now is £378.00 (sale)

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Palm LifeDrive

2005-05-19T09:37:00.000+08:00

Palm LifeDrive

I thought the DELL X50 was sexy. This is even better...One of the best looking PDA in 2005 for me. Cool..

With a huge 4GB hard drive and built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® wireless support, you can easily carry all the essentials of your busy life and use them as you will. • office docs • Word, Excel and PowerPoint docs from your desktop computer, 300 songs, 2 hours of video, 1,000 vacation photos, and more, are always with you. • email & web • With support for POP, IMAP and Exchange email accounts, you can stay on top of your email at any of the thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots around the world • music, photos & video • Plus, a voice recorder, MP3 player, and photo viewer keep your precious few moments of free time both more interesting and productive. Check out some PALM PDAs here.

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Install Fedora Core 4 on Apple's new Mac® mini

2005-05-19T09:25:00.000+08:00

Just got an email from Redhat and saw this cool link. Colin Charles will teach you how to install the Fedora Core 4 on Apple's new Mac® mini. Check it out.. And tell me if it works.

| The Mac mini is all the rave. Discover how to install the soon-to-be-released Fedora Core 4 on this tiny desktop appliance, including new features in Fedora Core 4 to support the new hardware |

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Motorola C975 Review

2005-05-18T17:26:00.000+08:00

Motorola C975 Review

Motorola C975 Review

Video Calling
Video Calling is live, two-way video communication between 3 customers, using your 3 Motorola C975 mobile phone. Video Calling makes communication both practical and fun because you can now see people and show objects, surroundings and activities in real time as you talk.

Java technology
Thanks to Java technology, you can further enhance your 3 Motorola C975 mobile phone with interactive, vibrant games, which can be downloaded and stored in the handset. They are easy to delete, so you don't have to worry about cluttering up your memory.Almost everyone has downloaded wallpapers and ring tones to their mobile phone at some time, and now with this added Java technology, this should provide hours of fun and entertainment for everyone.

Triple band
The 3 Motorola C975 is designed around an internal triple band antenna which allows it to be used all around the world, including Europe, the USA and Canada on 900, 1800 and 1900MHz frequencies.

Mobile email
The 3 Motorola C975 allows you to send and receive emails from your handset, so you don't have to go to the trouble of finding a pc and landline. Mobile email has never been easier. Read, write and send business or personal email from virtually anywhere, just as you would from your desktop computer. Or send and receive SMS text messages between two phones, or to any email address.

MMS
The 3 Motorola C975 supports MMS (Multimedia Message Service) for Multimedia text messaging. This new technology allows you to send sounds, pictures, animations and formatted text in your message. These messages can then be exchanged between friends and family with MMS enabled mobile phones

Third Generation
Powered with 3G technology, sleek looks and enough features to make anyone drool, the 3 Motorola C975 is now available to take you to the next dimension of personal communication and mobile fun.

Music to your ears
The hot new 3 Motorola C975 is ready to rock! Get beats, rhythms and bass lines with MP3 ringtones. Enjoy more with integrated camera, photo messaging, video clip playback and great games. It's got the lot.

Built-in Digital Camera
The 3 Motorola C975 is not only a phone - it's also an integrated VGA digital imaging device. Point, use the colour display as a viewfinder, snap a picture, and share the moment.

Keep in touch
Check your email on the 3 Motorola C975 and store up to 1,000 phone numbers. Also, because it's a tri-band phone, you can use it in various countries around the world. Whether you need to keep in touch with the latest news or what your friends are up to, the 3 Motorola C975 is the ideal phone for you.

A new sound
The 3 Motorola C975 combines "polyphonic" ringtones with MP3 technology. This can produce a high quality ring tone that allows for truly hi-fi quality speech or music as your tone. There is 2 MB internal phone memory for storage of pictures and ringtones.

You can also buy T-Flash cards so that you store even more ringtones.

Dimensions
114 x 53 x 24 mm

Weight
140 g

Memory
T-Flash card slot
2 MB built-in memory

Main Display
TFT
65,536 colours
176 x 220 pixels

Battery
up to 2 hr talktime
up to 150 hr standby

Digital Camera
VGA quality

Features
Screensavers
MP3/MPEG4 player
Video calling
2-way video
Polyphonic sounds
Built-in handsfree
Built-in VGA camera
Java MIDP 2.0
iTap
WAP 2.0
Organizer
Calculator
Tri band
EMail
MMS
GPRS
SyncML

Get the Motorola C975 on 3 Network (UK).
Free phone with 12 months £4.99 line rental
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Gadgets Blogger at Blogherald

2005-05-12T11:38:00.000+08:00

Wanted,

a Gadget/ tech geek blogger for a new gadget oriented blog as part of a new blogging network. At this stage the revenue split will be an initial 60/40 author/ network gross, ie, the 40% for the network will be inclusive of hosting, advertising and other costs, so the blogger chosen gets 60% of all gross revenue not net. Depending on the quality of applications there may be more than one blogger appointed to share the 60%, but this will depend on quality of applications and interviews. Ideally though, one applicant will be appointed. Applicants should be available for contact on Skype. This is a new network so there will be some initial exposure time. The blogger chosen should be available for media interviews, including paper, radio and television. Contact me on editor@blogherald.com with your resume and why you would be interested. New bloggers, or non-high profile bloggers are encouraged to apply. See here

Xbox 360 News at Reuters

2005-05-10T18:58:00.000+08:00

xbox 360

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pictures and details of Microsoft Corp.'s newest video game console have leaked out--from an official party thrown by the company as part of a planned unveiling later this week on MTV.

Based on pictures and eyewitness accounts that made the rounds of the Internet over the weekend, the console will be known as "Xbox 360."

The console is mostly white and designed to stand on one end, will feature a wireless controller and also a remote control that appears to handle multimedia functions like audio and video playback, according to various online forums that track consumer technologies.

The console's power button has "skins," customizable appearances that can apparently be added by the user. Other peripheral devices that appeared in some of the shots include a headset and a kind of Web camera. The pictures first appeared prominently on the tech Web site Engadget.com.

Microsoft would not confirm any of the information circulating on the Web, saying that "everything you are reading about at this point is buzz and speculation."

Plenty of details remain to be revealed, including when Xbox 360 will be shipped, what it will cost, what will be included, what games will be available at launch and whether it will be compatible with games for the original Xbox.

More at Reuters

MouthShut.com - Product Review

2005-05-03T10:13:00.000+08:00

MouthShut is one cool site that does some Product Reviews. From books to gadgets to Cars.

I saw this site when my wife pointed out some not so good ideas on the GoldQuest MLM Program.

Check it out. They

Dave's iPAQ Giveaway

2005-05-03T09:40:00.000+08:00

Dave's iPAQ is giving away some goodies in their 5th Birthday bash. All you need is to answer their Qs in the forums and it starts 3 May 2005

| All you need to do is be registered in the Forums and answer a question about the product we are giving away. The first one who answers correctly in the forum is the winner. We have over 100 items we will be giving away so stay tuned every hour! |

More Apple Ipod Stuff for Shopping

2005-04-29T22:01:00.000+08:00

More cool stuff for Apple Ipods, Apple ipod photos, ipod shuffle, ipod mini.

Check out the cheap discounts below at TigerDirect USA

Logic3 EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
Docking & Sound, the i-Station offers a complete solution to listen, recharge and synch your iPod or Mini iPod. It produces hi-fi quality sound from the combination of a sub-woofer, dynamic tweeter speakers and 3D surround sound processor. Operates on AC or batteries. 12 Watts RMS output, 6 Watts RMS Subwoofer. Firewire and USB 2.0 cables, adaptors for all iPod styles included. Compatible with 3G, 4G, and Mini iPods.

HP Apple iPod / 40GB / Click Wheel / MP3 Player
Apple iPod from HP 40GB MP3 Player

Powerhouse Technologies Migo Personal For iPod Software
Powerhouse Tech MIGO For IPOD Software

Apple iPod / 20GB (5000 Songs) / Click Wheel / White / 12HR Rechargeable Battery / MP3 Player
Apple iPod 20GB Digital Player White

Apple iPod Mini Armband
Apple iPod Mini Armband

Logic3 EBC USB Data Cable For iPod
EBC USB Data Cable For iPod

Logic3 EBC FIrewire/1394 Data Cable For iPod
EBC FIrewire/1394 Data Cable For iPod

Apple iPod Photo / 40GB / Click Wheel / MP3 Player
Apple iPod 40GB Photo Digital AV Player

Apple iPod Shuffle / 512MB / 120 Songs / White / USB Connector / Flash MP3 Player
Apple iPod Shuffle 512MB MP3 Player White

Apple iPod mini Dock
Apple iPod Mini Dock

Griffin AirClick Remote Control and Receiver for iPod mini
Griffin Airclick/Wireless Remote for Ipod Mini

Griffin PowerPod iPod Auto Charger - 3rd-4th Gen/mini/photo
Griffin Powerpod - Auto Charger for New/Orig Ipod

Apple Ipod Stuff and some websites

2005-04-29T21:53:00.000+08:00

Here's some links to some cool Apple ipod links

1. Apple - iPod
Pocket-sized ultralight hard-drive based device. Includes technical specifications,
video clips, interactive demo, and availability information.

2. Apple - iTunes
The new iPod mini. 4GB and new 6GB models. Now starting at $199. iPod photo.
Your music and 25000 photos in your pocket.

3. iPodlounge | All Things iPod
The world's leading iPod resource for news, reviews, forums, tips and tricks,
downloads and more.

4. iPod Hacks :: The Latest and Greatest for Your iPod
Includes information about possible hacks, forum, news, and surveys.

5. www.everythingipod.com: The Superstore for your iPod.
We are dedicated to everything for your iPod or iPod mini. We have the largest
selection of iPod Accessories and Cases on the Web

Great deals for UK readers on Ipod accessories

For US readers, click here for Ipod stuff

Belkin Rubber iPod Sleeve / for 4th Generation / 20GB iPod (Frost White)
Belkin Rubber iPod Sleeve 4G/20G Frost White

Apple iPod mini / 4GB (1000 Songs) / Color Click Wheel / Green / 18HR Rechargeable Battery / MP3 Player with Apple iPod mini Dock
Apple iPod Mini Green 4GB w/ Mini Dock

Griffin iBeam Laser Pointer and Flashlight for iPod or iPod mini
Griffin iBeam - Flashlight and Laserlight for iPod

Tekkeon myPower™ Rechargeable Battery and Dock and FM Transmitter for iPod for iPod
Tekkeon myPower iPOD Rechargeable Dock + FM Trans.

Apple iPod mini / 6GB (1500 Songs) / Color Click Wheel / Blue / 18HR Rechargeable Battery / MP3 Player with Apple iPod mini Dock
Apple iPod Mini Blue 6GB w/ Mini Dock

Ipod and Taxes

2005-04-29T21:47:00.000+08:00

2 things are certain in life. Death and taxes. I can imagine some country collecting taxes on music downloads since Ipod is one of the most popular gadgets this decade. See below

IF YOU were planning to set copyfighters alight with righteous anger it's hard to imagine a better scheme than proposing a surcharge on the amount of storage in MP3 players. This very thing is being suggested by the Dutch foundation Stichting Thuiskopie, previously an apologist for the levy on blank CDs and DVDs.

Let's even leave aside the essential absurdity of a proposal that would create such an utterly uneven market within what is supposed to be a common European shopping area that everyone would be importing iPods and other music players from Belgium, France, the UK…anywhere that was within the EU and wasn't the Netherlands. Unlike blank CDs and DVDs, which are recurring purchases, MP3 players are things that people buy only occasionally. If you're faced with an extra charge of €3.28 per gigabyte (that's €65.60 for the Archos) your gadget doesn't have to get all that capacious before it suddenly seems logical to spend the added tax on a short vacation instead. Especially given that the contents of any MP3 player change with some frequency. In the life of an iPod, a user could shuffle through terabytes of music.

Via Inquirer

Nokia 6255i Review

2005-04-27T19:20:00.000+08:00

Nokia 6255i Review

The Nokia 6255i is a multimedia phone featuring a built-in MP3 player, integrated camera with flash and digital zoom, a video recorder, the ability to receive streaming video and audio, and removable MMC memory support. The 6255i features Bluetooth, speakerphone, voice dialing and command, and PC synchronization.

Nokia 6255i Phone Features

Voice

* Integrated speakerphone allows for convenient communications
* Record memos and conversations
* Voice dialing and commands
* Speakerphone

Multimedia Messaging Service

* Record voice clips and send them along with your photos and videos
* Create, send and receive messages with image, video, text and voice clips
* Multimedia card for storage of video clips, photos, MP3's and other multimedia files
* Text messaging - perfect for silent communication during meetings

USA Service providers: Cellular South, MetroPCS, Midwest Wireless
Nokia 6255i Phone. UK users can buy more Nokia phones here

PocketBreeze 4.3 for Pocket PCs

2005-04-27T18:33:00.000+08:00

PocketBreeze 4.3

SBSH has just released version 4.3 of their 'Pocket PC Magazine best software awards finalist' PocketBreeze.

PocketBreeze- a Today screen plug-in for Pocket PC devices allowing you to view appointments, tasks, and email accounts status directly on your Today screen. Giving you a more intuitive interface to manage your daily agenda with up to 30 days agenda display, appointments and tasks in a joint display, advance tasks management and your contacts' birthdays and anniversaries. PocketBreeze integrates seamlessly with Agenda Fusion, Pocket Informant, and the default PIM.

Check it out ! It's worth a download.

Alarm clock that rumbles

2005-04-26T15:03:00.000+08:00

This is simply cool. I used to have a cat that wakes me up at 7am by licking my feet.

Aaron Tang’s Anemone Clock rumbles when the alarm goes off, eventually shaking its way all across your room, forcing you to get up to stop it. But that’s not all — it keeps shaking when you pick it up, making it a frustrating exercise just to find the off button. Tang didn’t say if the clock had a snooze button so you can repeat this process a few times each morning.

HP IPaq series

2005-04-25T23:27:00.000+08:00

iPAQ Parts 3100 Series
iPAQ Parts 3600 Series
iPAQ Parts 3700 Series
iPAQ 3800 Series Parts
iPAQ 3800 Series Parts (21)
iPAQ 3900 Series Parts
iPAQ 5000 Series Parts (22)
iPAQ 1900 Series Parts
iPAQ 1900 Series Parts (16)
iPAQ 2200 Series Parts (15)
iPAQ 4100 Series Parts (11)
iPAQ 4300 Series Parts
iPAQ 4300 Series Parts (7)
iPAQ rz1700 Series Parts (2)
iPAQ rx3000 Series Parts (2)
iPAQ hx4700 Series Parts
iPAQ hx4700 Series Parts
iPAQ h6300 Series Parts (1)
iPAQ Parts hx2000 Series

UK readers shop here for Ipaqs
US readers can buy Ipaqs here

HP iPAQ rx3417 Pocket PC

2005-04-25T22:58:00.000+08:00

HP iPAQ rx3417 Pocket PC

HP iPAQ rx3417 Mobile Media Companion PDA handheld, powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile software, helps you enjoy your music, photos and video wherever you go. Never miss a memory - capture, share and print special moments using the integrated HP Photosmart camera (still photos or video).

This HP iPAQ lets you take your MP3 music and video formats with you anywhere you go. Using Windows Media Player on your PC, transfer music and videos to your HP iPAQ rx3417.

The 1.3 mega pixel resolution camera provides sharp high quality 4 x 6 inch snapshots that are ready to print. A self-portrait mirror on the back of your HP iPAQ rx3417 helps makes sure you are in the shot. Capture memories in action with Motion JPEG video and audio recording. HP Image Zone for iPAQs easily edits and resizes photographs on your HP iPAQ to wirelessly email or print them to share memories with family and friends.

Wirelessly print directly from your HP iPAQ rx3417 to a wide array of separately-available printers using Infrared, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi wireless technologies. HP Image Zone 3.5 for PC helps you organize, edit, print and get creative with your photos. Use your HP iPAQ as a digital photo album that is always with you, to view and share your photos in high-quality colour.

Stream content over your Wi-Fi home network and view it on your iPAQ while you move freely about your house. The integrated SD slot supports SD/MMC memory cards and 4-bit SDIO cards (SDIO Now! driver included). Also features an integrated microphone, speaker and one 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.

In the box:
HP iPAQ rx3417 Mobile Media Companion PDA
Lithium-ion removable/rechargeable battery
UK AC adaptor + dongle
USB Sync cable
Slip Case
Stylus
Stereo headphones
Getting Started Guide
Special Features Guide
How Do I Guide
HP iPAQ Companion CD with User Guide, Outlook 2002, ActiveSync + Mobile Media
HP Image Zone CD

Additional Technical Details:

Integrated WLAN 802.11b, Bluetooth, IrDA and USB connectivity
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC
Pocket versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer for Pocket PC
Samsung S3C 2440 processor @ 300MHz
3.5 inch (89mm) Transflective QVGA TFT colour display, with Portrait and Landscape modes, 64k colours
Photosmart Camera built-in, with 1.3 MP 1280 x 960 resolution, 4x digital zoom, video record and playback
77MB user available memory (includes 21 MB of iPAQ File Store)
Dimensions 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.64 inches (114.3 x 71.2 x 16.3 mm)
Weighs 5.2 oz (147.4 g)
HP image zone for iPAQs with HP Instant Share and HP Mobile Printing
Supports WMA, MP3, MPEG1, WMV, MotionJPEG

UK readers shop here for Ipaqs
US readers can buy Ipaqs here

Ipod Hacks

2005-04-23T21:56:00.000+08:00

Wanna hack your ipod ?

Add a 300GB to your IPOD. Make a USB battery. Makre your own MP3 player. Record at high quality sampling rate.

Link

The Top 100 Gadgets of All Time

2005-04-22T12:28:00.000+08:00

Mobile Magazine came out with a list of TOP 100 cool gadgets of all time in March 2005.

Noticed that they even posted the Rubik's Cube. My all time favourite. Have not even solved it yet.

"89. RUBIK'S CUBE, 1974
Invented in 1974 by Hungarian Erno Rubik, the Rubik's Cube hit America in 1980 like the avian flu, infecting millions and temporarily treating most ADHD symptoms before petering out in 1983."

See here

Siemens SL 65 Rockin Rio Escada Phone

2005-04-22T12:24:00.000+08:00

Siemens SL65 Rockin Rio

Inspired by the seductive seasonal fragrance Rockin’ Rio by ESCADA, with its scent of tropical blossoms and delicate sorbet tones, Siemens has developed a special lacquer that shimmers pink, violet and gold as the light hits it. This flip-flop lacquer finish with luxurious mother-of-pearl effects lends a vibrant vitality to the soft lines of the phone’s contour. The Siemens SL65 Limited Edition ESCADA phone is the ideal accessory for flirting. The interpreted heart motif in pink, rose, and yellow will soon have everyone whether romantically inclined or not dreaming of hot parties and quiet sunsets on tropical beaches.

Three decorative pendants, made from genuine sweet water pearls, real silver pearls and the silver ESCADA logo set with zircon stones, accent the playful design of this luxurious accessory. And for wearing the phone around the neck, there’s a raspberry-colored band of soft leather with contrast stitching and a metal clasp bearing the ESCADA logo.

Starting beginning of May 2005 in ESCADA Shops and selected boutiques, at the ESCADA E-Shop at www.escada.com and at the Siemens Webshop at www.siemens-mobile.de (only in Germany).

Playboy on your Sony PSP

2005-04-22T11:13:00.000+08:00

Playboy on PSP

Playboy has announced that they will be offering “downloadable beauties” onto the Sony PlayStation Pornable. They will be launching a feature named “PlayboyStation Portable" which will feature a sci-fi themed pictorial of the Cyber Girl for the Year 2005 Amy Sue Cooper.

"We know that many Playboy fans are also gaming enthusiasts who are likely to buy this type of device so it was a natural progression for us to design this sexy, action-themed feature," said John D. Thomas, editor of Playboy.com. "We always strive to stay ahead of the high-tech curve so as technology continues to change, we will continue to create features that will deliver Playboy content to customers on any media platform they wish to use." See playboy.com

PalmOne Treo 650 Review

2005-04-19T21:39:00.000+08:00

Treo 650

What ? No Wifi ? Too bad...

When palmOne's Treo 650 was announced last fall, the CMDA2000 1xRTT version was just on the horizon and appeared from Sprint in short order. The more impressive version, however, didn't appear until this year through Cingular. The GSM/GPRS/EDGE Treo 650 offers all of features we liked about the Sprint Treo 650 but also some of the shortcomings. Still, it manages to edge past its sibling and keep the "best communicator ever" trophy on palmOne's mantle.

At first blush, the Treo 650 is almost identical to the highly successful Treo 600. The 113 x 59 x 23 mm size is an almost perfect handheld vs. phone balance, and the 178 gram weight is noticeable but still only mid-range for competing communicators. Cingular's version has the same attractive light silver plastic casing as the Sprint version, but with a silly-looking dusty blue highlight around the screen.

The Treo's signature keypad has had some subtle but welcome improvements as well. The 4-row thumbboard is now slightly smile-curved with flatter keys, which, combined with some fancy accidental-press-detection software, make accuracy and speed extremely good with either one or two thumbs. New Home and Menu keys have been added right above the directional pad, and combined with palmOne's new one-handed navigation support (as seen on the Tungsten T5 as well), make the Treo virtually screen-touch-free for the built-in apps.

Connectivity on the GSM version of the Treo 650 is markedly better than on its predecessor, but still needs some work. Naturally it starts with a quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM radio with support for both GPRS and EDGE data service, making it one of the first communicators to take advantage of the faster service. In practice the EDGE connection was considerably faster on data transfer than either GPRS or 1xRTT, but latency was still rather high. Also, for unknown reasons the SIM card slips into a slot on top of the device instead of underneath the battery. Just don’t try to squeeze an SD card in there.

At the request of many, the Treo 650 also now sports a Bluetooth 1.1 radio as well for Bluetooth headsets or connecting to other handhelds. Unfortunately, like Sprint, Cingular has decided to disable the Bluetooth DUN profile, which would allow the Treo to be used as a modem for a laptop. (Some users have reported that the unlocked version does not have that problem.) Perhaps even more amazingly, there is no native voice dialing capability. palmOne offers an after-market program to provide it (for a price), but even then it doesn't work with a Bluetooth headset. For a phone in this price range (or anything over $100 these days), we'd expect voice dialing out of the box.

Although Sprint has made available a patch to address the memory problems on its Treo 650, it hasn't made it to Cingular yet. Specifically, the Treo 650 includes 32 MB of non-volatile memory (23 MB user-accessible) that does not lose data when power is lost. However, it also requires using a file system that stores data in pre-sized chunks, specifically 512 bytes. Any records smaller than 512 bites still take up 512 bytes. That doesn't sound like much, but with the bite-sized (pun intended) typical record size on Palm OS, trust me when I say this adds up fast. Hopefully Cingular will offer a patch like Sprint has to drop the chunk size down to 32 bytes, but for now the already-cramped memory space is even more cramped.

The power situation is more appealing, however. Non-volatile memory takes less battery power, and when combined with the 312 MHz power-friendly Intel PXA270 processors battery life iss almost unbelievable. In our standard play-music-until-it-dies test, the Treo 650 GSM/EDGE lasted a jaw-dropping 19 hours before even giving a low battery warning, finally dying around 19 hours 40 minutes to unseat its CDMA sibling as the longest-lived handheld in the universe. Most handhelds, in the same test, barely manage 7 hours of play time.

The Treo 650's software suite should be familiar to any Palm OS user of late. Combining Palm OS 5.4 "Garnet" with a full suite of PIM, connectivity, productivity, and multimedia applications, it should handle nearly any task. Of special note are Docs To Go 7 with native MS Office file support (on the included CD), RealOne audio player, a first-rate web browser, and palmOne's own picture/video viewer. Also of note is VersaMail 3.0, which handles multiple mail accounts with aplomb including POP3, IMAP4, and Exchange ActiveSync, the latter aimed at corporate users and a snap to setup.

The aforementioned one-handed software support, based on a "moving highlight" design, combines with smart auto-shift functionality, the keypad, and good software design for a virtually screen-free input system that is a joy to use. The Phone application has also been enhanced, with up to 70 speed-dial or speed-application buttons accessible from just the directional pad.

The included Camera, Camcorder, and Picture applications integrate to provide full functionality from the included VGA camera. Although only 0.3 megapixel and lacking a flash, picture and video quality is surprisingly good even in low-light, among the best VGA cameras on the market.

Conclusion

It's hard for palmOne to keep the Treo line on top with the flood of recent communicators on the market, but attention to detail and solid software do just that. The Treo 650 builds on the already-proven Treo 600 design and adds much-wanted features to round out the product. Sadly the lack of Wi-Fi, tight memory, and lack of built-in voice dialing mar what would otherwise be a near-perfect device. On the flip side, the best-of-class thumbboard, good camera, amazing battery life, and zippy-ness of EDGE connectivity make the GSM/EDGE Treo 650 our new favorite communicator. Of course, it only had to beat its CDMA sibling to do that.

Get a Treo 650 at TigerDirect for only USD $679.99

Treo 650 PDA Unlocked GSM Cell Phone
Treo 650 PDA Unlocked GSM Phone

Nokia 3230 Review and Free on O2

2005-04-18T23:46:00.000+08:00

nokia 3230

13 April 2005.

Finally available, Nokia 3230 is Free on O2 - the Nokia Symbian phone everyone's been waiting for. Mobiles.co.uk first again with the latest phones!

So Creative

The O2 Nokia 3230 alows you to Create your own ringing tones, print your mobile images, play multiplayer games over a wireless Bluetooth connection, and browse HTML and xHTML Web pages. Plus, with the expandable memory slot, you'll have lots of space to be creative.

1.3 megapixel

The clear 65K colour screen provides the perfect image. Snap high-quality pictures with the integrated 1.3 megapixel digital VGA camera with digital zoom. Or record a video clip and share it with a friend in seconds.

EDGE

EDGE is a 3G-compliant data transfer technology that is up to three times faster than GPRS. If you value speed, the O2 Nokia 3230 is for you. Messaging, interactive online gaming and content download have never been faster. (As yet no UK's networks support EDGE).

Sounds amazing

The O2 Nokia 3230 uses the new hi-fi ring tone technology called "polyphonic". Its obvious that a great deal of research has gone into making the most of the amazing sound quality, the clarity and loudness of the sound at full volume simply defies belief.

Pop-Port^TM Interface..

The O2 Nokia 3230 mobile phone uses a Pop-Port interface connector. This new feature will be a primary interface connector in future Nokia phones.

It has been designed to support new advanced functionalities such as stereo audio, fast data connectivity and digital accessory identification. Pop-Port will radically expand the choice of ground-breaking and interesting accessories for the O2 Nokia 3230.

Text Messaging

The illuminated graphical color display is easy to read and is also ideal for SMS text messaging, especially with its T9 predictive text input.

Mobile Internet

You can connect to the Internet for a whole range of information and services, using the XHTML browser which gives a richer experience compared to regular WAP. You can surf enhanced WAP sites to find out restaurant listings, sports results and news, the latest film reviews. All this and more at your very fingertips.

GPRS...

As the O2 Nokia 3230 supports GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), you will be able to take advantage of this virtually permanent connection to your network, and you will only be charged for the amount of data that you transfer, and not the amount of time that your online.

MMS...

The O2 Nokia 3230 supports MMS (Multimedia Message Service) for Multimedia text messaging. This new technology allows you to send sounds, pictures, animations and formatted text in your message. These messages can then be exchanged between friends and family with MMS enabled mobile phones.

Java^TM technology

Thanks to Java technology, you can further enhance your phone with interactive, vibrant games, which can be downloaded and stored in the handset. They are easy to delete, so you don't have to worry about cluttering up your memory.

Almost everyone has downloaded screen savers and ring tones to their mobile phone at some time, and now with this added Java technology, this should proved hours of fun and entertainment for everyone.

Triple band

The O2 Nokia 3230 is designed around an internal triple band antenna which allows it to be used all around the world, including Europe, the USA and Canada on 900, 1800 and 1900MHz frequencies.

LG SCH-S250 5 megapixel phone

2005-04-18T22:28:00.000+08:00

SK teletech smb 1000

Back and forth trying to one up LG, Samsung’s SCH-S250 may have been the first 5-megapixel cameraphone between the dualing megacorps, but we know it’s still not too often you get a swiveling-display cameraphone of any kind like LG’s new C960, let alone a 5-megapixel devices that not only does the whole digital camera thing (with flash!), but has a miniSD slot and MP3 playback. Looks like they might have just as easily crammed a qwerty keyboard in there too, but we’re not about to go railing on some hot Korean phone we’ll never get to touch anyway.

Koreans have all the luck.

Via Engadget

Intel to Release Wimax Chip

2005-04-18T14:21:00.000+08:00

The world's largest chip maker sees in Wimax a potential profit source that it hopes will become as popular as its shorter-range cousin, Wi-Fi. Intel also believes it will stimulate computer sales in emerging markets where high-speed Internet access is unavailable or prohibitively expensive.

Wimax is not a guaranteed hit, as telecommunication carriers invest in wireless broadband networks based on cellular technology as well as WiFi hot-spots.

Intel's chip, formerly given the code name Rosedale, costs around $45 and is designed to power devices that will receive Wimax signals in users' homes. Major networking equipment makers, including Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE) of Germany and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (HWT.UL) of China, will also announce products built on Rosedale, Intel said.

Unlike Wi-Fi, whose ad hoc networks can be set up by anyone to connect a single house or office, Wimax is engineered to cover an entire city via base stations dispersed around a metropolitan area.

Via Yahoo

President Bush and his IPOD ONE

2005-04-17T22:43:00.000+08:00

Some news from Yahoo Buzz

We know searchers love their iPods, but even we were surprised to see President Bush has an Apple of his own. It's cool that the big guy is hip to the latest technology, but should we be worried? After all, mountain biking while listening to the driving drumbeats of My Sharona could lead to a skinned knee. Regardless, searches on "Bush iPod" zoomed from zero into the hundreds after word of Bush's playlist trickled out on the Web. Danger be damned!

With all the hubbub over what's on the President's iPod we thought he might want to squeeze in a few more songs to spice things up. We feel it's our patriotic duty to give ol' #43 fully vetted intelligence on some of the top songs and music artists in Buzz.

These highly searched songs would make fine additions to the most powerful playlist in the world:

* Candy Shop -- sorry, this 50 Cent hit is a breach of protocol.
* We Belong Together -- this one goes out to Old Europe.
* Boulevard of Broken Dreams -- no, this Green Day hit isn't about John Kerry's campaign.
* Slow Down -- smooth tunes by Bobby Valentino. Maybe a bit too randy for D.C.?
* Dreaming of You -- maybe this Selena ballad is better for dancing than it is for an afternoon bike ride?
* Beautiful Soul -- looking for the next Supreme Court justice.
* Mr. Brightside -- the Killers will get you over the steepest hills.
* Helena -- every president should listen to punk rock.
* Some Cut -- try some of this Trillville crunk on the White House press corps.
* American Idiot -- solely the opinion of Green Day.

Get your Ringtone Downloads here

Use your Gmail account as a personal file server

2005-04-17T14:20:00.000+08:00

Great article that I came about sometime ago and just posting it for your reading pleasure..

This is a fairly simple and useful trick to score yourself a gigabyte’s worth of free online file storage. If you already have a Gmail account, you can use it as a central file server that is accessible from anywhere you can access Gmail. If you don’t have a Gmail account… read on. We’re going to install a shell extension that will allow you to mount your Gmail account as a virtual drive on your desktop, so you can perform basic file manipulation operations without having to go through the web-based interface. Drag and drop, batch copy, create folders and delete files as you normally would in Windows Explorer, and be able to access your virtual drive from virtually anywhere.

There are some limitations and caveats associated with this how-to: Gmail doesn’t support files larger than 10MB, so you won’t be able to store large movie files or anything, but you wouldn’t be doing that anyway ‘cuz it’s illegal, right? Also, the Gmail drive shell extension only functions under Windows XP, but you’ll be able to access and download any of your files via any operating system and browser combination supported by Gmail.

Be advised that this trick is completely unsupported by the Google folk and so may cease functioning at any time — particularly following upgrades to the Gmail service. As far as we know this isn’t illegal (we actually read the EULA for you — that’s love, people), but we can’t guarantee Google won’t go all RIAA on us and crack down on this app, either, so use at your own risk.

Read on at Engadget

Super Guide for Mobile Downloads and Tech News
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HP iPAQ hx2110 Review

2005-04-16T12:12:00.000+08:00

HP iPAQ hx2110

The past eight months have seen a complete refresh of HP's iPAQ range, with the very last piece of the puzzle being the hx2000 series: a mainstream PDA aimed squarely at businesses. Whereas most manufacturers stick with only one or two different Pocket PCs, this means there's now a comprehensive selection of HP iPAQs for any need and any budget (see An iPAQ for every pocket, right).

In fact, this could be said for just the hx2000 series on its own. In the UK, it consists of three different models: the hx2110 we test here; the hx2410, which adds Wi-Fi and a 510MHz processor; and the hx2750, toting Wi-Fi, a 624MHz processor, 128MB of RAM and 128MB of ROM. The street prices rise as we'd expect: from £229 to £283 to £348.

The chief among these is its price: only the rz1710 is cheaper, but this sacrifices both Bluetooth and a CompactFlash slot. The latter means the hx2110 isn't the slimmest of devices, but this iPAQ has a clever trick up its sleeve - it doesn't come with a sleeve. Instead of a cumbersome pouch that adds bulk and doesn't allow you to see the screen without removing the device, the 2110's transparent grey lid means you can just switch it on and see the last active screen. And when you need to write or tap on the screen, you just flip it up.

The only design 'fault' is that the shortcut and navigation buttons are covered by the lid too, but this does make it almost impossible to switch on the hx2110 accidentally when it's bouncing round in a pocket or bag. Still, we'd have preferred a Hold button and the option of navigating screens with the lid down.

You can press the Record button with the lid in place, but after the first time we're not sure many people will. HP has sacrificed microphone quality for the sake of cutting costs, and we found recordings to be virtually unusable. The speaker is much better quality, but if you plan to take advantage of the built-in Media Player then you'll almost certainly use the top-mounted 3.5mm jack. The top is also home to the infrared port.

At first glance, the wide bezel gives the appearance that HP has made a sacrifice in screen size too, but the 2100 series actually includes a 3.5in TFT. Unlike the hx4700 or Dell's Axim X50v, its resolution is limited to 240 x 320, but it makes up for this with vibrant colours and amazing brightness if you select the top level.

For battery testing, we set brightness down to medium, which was still more than viewable. The hx2110 lasted for six hours, nine minutes when we set it idling, and eight hours, 43 minutes when playing MP3s with the screen switched off. Decent results, but they would have been longer if HP included the same 1,440mAh battery that comes with the hx2410 and hx2750, rather than the 920mAh unit that comes in the hx2110. You can buy the 1,440mAh battery as a £59 option, and it won't add to the weight or bulk of the machine, or you can choose an Extended battery (2,880mAh) that protrudes from the back for £92.

When you consider that the hx2110 includes only a 312MHz processor, 64MB of RAM and 64MB of ROM, and that it doesn't come with a USB docking cradle but with a synchronisation cable, the extra £50 or so for a hx2410 (which does include a cradle) seems much more reasonable. But if you don't have that flexibility in your budget, the hx2110 is a sound choice: it covers all the basics for the same price as the equivalent Axim X50, and delivers them in a well-rounded package. Thanks to Computer Buyer

For UK readers, Buy the HP iPAQ hx2110 from PixMania.

Canon Ixus 700 Contest

2005-04-15T14:23:00.000+08:00

Win a new Canon Ixus 700 at the Canon Website.

Starts 1 April, Ends 3 May 2005.

http://www.canon-asia.com/ixus700/home.html

Nokia 6170 Review by Gadgets Guide

2005-04-14T23:12:00.000+08:00

Nokia 6170

Sophisticated in every way
With Nokia's proven reliable technology and intelligent, customizable user interface, you have everything you need to stay on top of things without spending all day figuring them out. The Orange Nokia 6170 is sophisticated and has a stylish folding design with metal accents which defines the look of the phone and also how it works

Video Capture
The Orange Nokia 6170 supports video capture and playback. You can use the built-in digital camera to capture high quality video clips and then send them via multimedia messaging to other compatible handsets or anyone with an e-mail address.

Sounds amazing
The Nokia 6170 uses the new hi-fi ring tone technology called "polyphonic". Its obvious that a great deal of research has gone into making the most of the amazing sound quality, the clarity and loudness of the sound at full volume simply defies belief.

Pop-PortTM Interface..
The Orange Nokia 6170 mobile phone is one of the first Nokia phones with a Pop-Port interface connector. This new feature will be a primary interface connector in future Nokia phones.

It has been designed to support new advanced functionalities such as stereo audio, fast data connectivity and digital accessory identification. Pop-Port will radically expand the choice of ground-breaking and interesting accessories for the Orange Nokia 6170.

Triple band
The Orange Nokia 6170 is designed around an internal triple band antenna which allows it to be used all around the world, including Europe, the USA and Canada on 900, 1800 and 1900MHz frequencies.

Text Messaging
The illuminated graphical color display is easy to read and is also ideal for SMS text messaging, especially with its T9 predictive text input.

Discreet
Don't want to make a fuss? You'll just love the Orange Nokia 6170 silent vibrating alert then.

Mobile Internet
Incorporating the latest technology for WAP mobile internet, you can use WAP to access a range of information from the Internet, via your 6170's, high-resolution display, including news, travel and information.

GPRS...
As the Orange Nokia 6170 supports GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), you will be able to take advantage of this virtually permanent connection to your network, and you will only be charged for the amount of data that you transfer, and not the amount of time that your online.

MMS...
The Orange Nokia 6170 supports MMS (Multimedia Message Service) for Multimedia text messaging. This new technology allows you to send sounds, pictures, animations and formatted text in your message. These messages can then be exchanged between friends and family with MMS enabled mobile phones.

JavaTM technology
Thanks to Java technology, you can further enhance your phone with interactive, vibrant games, which can be downloaded and stored in the handset. They are easy to delete, so you don't have to worry about cluttering up your memory.

Almost everyone has downloaded screen savers and ring tones to their mobile phone at some time, and now with this added Java technology, this should proved hours of fun and entertainment for everyone.

Personalize
Why not personalize your phones display graphics? Download screensavers and wallpapers to completely transform your Orange Nokia 6170 mobile phone to suit your needs! But don't stop there! You can also download your favourite ringing tones to make it truly yours.

Buy the Nokia 6170 now

2005-04-14T21:44:00.000+08:00

Tungsten E2

Palm's new Tungsten E2

PalmOne's latest Tungsten handheld comes with a Bluetooth wireless connection and nonvolatile flash memory. The new Tungsten E2 can connect to desktops and compatible phones via Bluetooth, a short-range wireless specification, and features a brighter color screen and longer battery life than the Tungsten E, the company said Wednesday.

The use of nonvolatile flash memory means that data isn't lost if the battery runs out of juice.

The device comes with 32MB of flash, but only 26MB is available for actual storage capacity. Last fall, PalmOne fielded complaints from some consumers about the available memory in its Treo 650.

Computing power in the Tungsten E2 comes from a 200MHz Intel XScale processor, and expansion cards let people play MP3 music files or show off digital photos.

The device, priced at $249, is available now. PalmOne also reduced the price of its Zire 31 handheld by $20 to $129. Goto PalmOne

Nokia 3220 Review at PhoneScoop.com

2005-04-14T20:54:00.000+08:00

Another review of the Nokia 3220. Ho hum...I don't really like that phone...Only cool thing about it is the LED lights you can use at night. No big deal.. Check out the review at PhoneScoop

Motorola's first Linux Smartphone, the A760 Review

2005-04-13T22:13:00.000+08:00

Motorola A760

Motorola has announced their first Linux based Smartphone, the A760. In what appears to be yet a further shift away from Symbian, a venture they are part-owners of, Motorola has expressed that they plan on using Linux and Java as the platform for their future smartphone devices.

"The A760 is Motorola's first handset demonstrating the company's commitment to making the Linux operating system a key pillar of its handset software strategy. The strategy fosters innovative applications, which helps lead to increased revenue and differentiation opportunities for operators around the globe."

The device has a form factor similar to that of the Accompli 008, and the new A388 and A388c models. A clam-shell type design with a window allowing the user to see a portion of the device's display even when it is closed. Motorola claims it will support all of the typical PDA type functions in addition to offering advanced features like a digital camera, MP3 player, and a video player - which should look nice on the A760's nice large color touch screen.

The Motorola A760 is a solution that reaches everyone from business executives to music buffs. The handset’s open OS and extensive PIM/PDA system are engineered to provide necessary tools to keep users on top of their schedules with the ability to sync back with office computers via secure Over the Air (OTA), Bluetooth wireless technology, Infrared or USB connections.

The Motorola A760’s integrated camera is engineered to provide a convenient and fun way to capture shots of life’s "must-see" moments. Additionally, the model A760’s colour touch screen is an ideal medium to share new pictures, play games or review documents. Utilizing the handset’s advanced messaging, users can also send messages attaching pictures, animations, ring tones and more to users’ compatible mobile phones or PCs. The Motorola A760 allows for customisation inside and out, including the option of a variety of colourful housings and display wallpapers.

Buy this phone here

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2005-04-13T21:05:00.000+08:00

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