Tuesday, November 18, 2008

i.Tech Virtual Keyboard



This device is something you'd only see in a movie, but this little device is quite real, and could represent the future of one of the most important elements of any computer: the keyboard. The i.Tech Virtual Keyboard is quite because it has a very unique feature: it doesn't exist because it's a hologram. 

i.Tech Virtual Keyboard is a Bluetooth-enabled device that can be connected to almost any computing system (laptops, PCs, PDAs, Pocket PCs or smartphones, the only requirement being that they must be Bluetooth-enabled), and which projects, via infrared,


The holographic keyboard is also ultra-portable, because the projector is quite small (9 x 3.5 x 2.5cm ) and it also runs on batteries although just for a maximum of 120 minutes of continuous typing. According to the people that have tested the device, it works quite well in strong light, although it's quite clear that it can show its true power in the dark, and i.Tech Virtual Keyboard also allows the user to change the intensity of the projected infrared rays. the holographic keyboard is also fitter with some sound effects that mimic the sound of pressing real keys.

LG incite for AT&T


If you’re looking to purchase a new smartphone, then you might be interested in the LG Incite. This 3G world phone offers up great features including a touchscreen for a super low price and you can get it now from AT&T.

Running on Windows Mobile 6.1, the Incite lets you utilizing MS Office documents and other items. It also features a 3-inch display with a 240 x 480 QVGA resolution. A 3-megapixel camera is also a noteworthy feature and a stylus gives your fingers a break when necessary.

With a haptic touchscreen and touch keyboard that can be used as a full QWERTY in landscape mode or a 20 key keyboard in portrait mode, all of your bases are covered. Other specs include WiFi, Bluetooth, aGPS, AT&T video share, a microSD memory card slot and more. You can pick up the LG Incite from AT&T now for $199.


Monday, November 10, 2008

Toshiba G910/G920



Toshiba have announced there will two versions of the Portege, the G910 and G920; the G910 will come with Qualcomm’s gpsOneXTRA Assistance technology, the G920 will have A-GPS support for the network ops who offer the service.

Toshiba got round to presenting all the details on their latest handsets, both the Protégé high end PocketPC and the G710 which is a Windows Mobile smartphone. Toshiba seem to have designed the Portege G910/G920 as a clamshell, probably to make it appear like a mini-laptop; it comes with HSDPA, 3G, Wi-Fi, along with integrated GPS receiver. Both handsets have the Qualcomm MSM7200 platform which is popular with HTC. Both devices will have a 3 inch touch-screen TFT WXGA display, and run on the Windows Mobile 6.0 Pro operating system.

2 megapixel has been put in as replacement of 3 megapixel camera. Also Toshiba Portege G910/G920 is missing a UBS host; however they are equipped with biometric fingerprint scanner, along with VoIP and Bluetooth.


Wednesday, November 5, 2008

NOKIA E66




Design: There is still so much of the E65 in the E66. From the size of the handset, the placement of the menu keys, to the tiny phone-shaped speaker above the screen as E65. The build quality of the E66 is outstanding. The handset as a whole feels solid and has a pleasing weight, and similar to the E71,

With its sleek slider design, and lack of QWERTY keyboard, the E66 is the business phone to appeal to people who want the flexibility of a smartphone without necessarily having a serious business intention. The E66 features a 2.5mm headphone port and a microSD card slot for expanding the phone's memory and filling it up with music and videos. The E66 isn't a media phone, strictly speaking, but it is more than capable of busting out some tunes on public transport.

Features:
Different to Nokia's E-Series releases of last year, the distance in regards to specs between this year's models, the E71 and the E66, is much closer. Sifting through the menus of the E66 is an identical experience to doing the same with the E71, they share matching connectivity options in 3.5G network speeds, Wi-Fi and A-GPS receivers, and the same 3.2-megapixel camera.

Performance:
Not only do the E66 and E71 share preloaded options and software, but they also have 128MB RAM and apparently make use of the same 369MHz ARM processors. Strangely, the E66 doesn't seem to process as quickly as the E71. One major difference between these two recent Nokia's is the size of the included batteries, and the resulting performance.

Specification:
Size - 107 x 49 x 13 mm, Weight - 121 g, Screen - 240 x 320 px, 65K colors, Networks - 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, Bluetooth – Yes, Camera - 3 Megapixels, MP3 Player – Yes, Memory Card – TransFlash, Java Support – Yes, Radio Support – No, Date Added - September 4th, 2008

Monday, November 3, 2008

New NOKIA N800




The N800 is an evolutionary step above the older model, the N770. It features a (rumored, faster 320 Mhz ) TI CPU, two SD slots, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB flash storage, 4.1" 800x480 touchscreen, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphones jack and mini-USB port. On the top of the device you will find the zoom buttons, the fullscreen on/off button and the microphone while on the front of the device there is a 5-way joypad and 3 additional buttons: close application/window, application's menu and task-switch. On the left side there is a retractable VGA video-call camera. Below the device you will find a very practical kickstand, which is very nice if you are using your N800 to watch movies. The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet has integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for accessing the Web on the go and comes with an outstanding browser. 

Unfortunately, the video playback on the N800 is good, and there is no PC synchronization. The N800 also relies solely on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity. Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades.


LG Vu CU920 Black



The Vu looks like last year's LG Prada KE850, which in turn looks like a slightly thicker iPhone. The Vu is made of black plastic rather than metal and adds pick-up, hang-up, and camera buttons to a hardware volume control. But the general design principle is the same: a slick slab with a big 3-inch, 240-by-400-pixel touch screen.

The Vu's home screen features four buttons at the bottom of the display: Main Menu, Mobile TV, Contacts, and Dial Pad. If you change a setting to enable the Shortcuts Menu (which I suggest doing), you also get Music, Messaging, Web Browsing, and IM on the home screen. Pop up the main menu and you'll get icons divided into three tabs: Phone and Messaging, Music and Video, and Tools and Settings. It's all simple and straightforward.

LG Vu CU920 Black Highlights
• View Beautiful Multimedia From Your Own Collection, or Via AT&T's MediaFLO Service
• Gorgeous Touch-Screen Is Huge And Easy To Navigate
• Be One Of The First To Experience AT&T's Mobile TV Service - Watch Live TV everywhere.
• Full HTML Web Experience
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder Leads To Dazzling Photos and Videos
• Full Email and Messaging Experience With Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
• Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology Supports Great Connectivity 
• Incredibly Thin Form Factor - Slimmer Than The Competitors



Sunday, November 2, 2008

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1





We finally got the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. Let me tell you - the phone is simply top notch. It's a decent weight, not too heavy, and feels remarkably thin for all the power they've got under the hood. Sony Ericsson also made a good decision by making this phone not feel too “wide”, it's less wide than a BlackJack II, in fact. Overall this might be the best hardware I've ever seen on a Windows Mobile device.

Screen:
With a 800×480 VGA screen, you can’t really go wrong right? Right. We’ve got to say off the top that this is the best-looking screen we’ve ever seen on a Windows Mobile device

Audio quality:
We didn’t put the speakers through our normal tests just yet. The speaker volume in general could have been a little louder and the sound could have sounded a little fuller. Speakerphone was the same. We’ll report back with more detailed findings.

Notification lights:
There are 4 independant notification lights on the four corners of the X1. These are LED lights that change through various colors. The lights offer a nice touch and weren’t too over-powering and bright which we were afraid of. The kids will love it.

Call quality:
Calls came in and out with crystal clear quality. The ear speaker was plently loud and the party on the other end said we sounded like we were on a land line.

Here are the specifications of the phone

• HSDPA/HSUPA 
• WiFi and Bluetooth
• aGPS
• 3.2 Megapixel Camera
• 110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
• 145 grams
• 1500 mAH Battery
• Qualcomm's MSM7200A CPU, 528Mhz (confirmed)
• 800x480 resolution Touchscreen (flush)
• MicroSD for expansion
• MiniUSB for data and chargin
• 3.5mm headset jack for music



Saturday, November 1, 2008

SANYO Internet Radio R227


Sanyo is back with a radio, 52 years after debuting one of the first transistor radios the world. This time round, they are offering the Internet Radio R227 in Canada that merges both online radio as well as regular FM stations.

The SANYO Internet Radio R227 with built-in WIFI provides an easy to use Internet audio interface that plays thousands of stations and broadcasts from around the world without a subscription fee. Perfect for the bedroom, den, kitchen, office, even a hotel room, the Sanyo Internet Radio sports an easy network key entry when used on secured wireless networks. It enables search by country or genre, with eight Internet station presets. It also has an FM stereo digital tuner with eight station presets. Loaded with clock radio functionality, including wake-to-internet or FM radio, the R227 boasts excellent stereo audio with dual speakers. A simple one-button on/off negates complex computer boot-up, player selection and shutdown issues, as well as provides easy background audio while working on a computer, without having to reboot after those too-frequent updates from software providers. The price will be $219.99 in a black wood gloss finish to spruce up your home.



Pre Order Limited Edition Star War R2-D2 USB Hub



While we're fairly certain R2-D2 would have alot more than just four USB ports, there's no denying that this is one of the best and coolest USB gadgets we have seen across in a long time. Complete with moving head and "PI-PI-PI" noises, this is the ultimate USB hub for any Star Wars fan. This Star Wars collectible has limited availability and can be pre-ordered now at Play-Asia.com. So if you are a star war fan you better hurry.