Friday, December 12, 2008
Sony Bravia KDL-52W4500 52-inch Full HD LCD TV
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dell launches its 19-inch UltraSharp 1909W LCD
Dell launches its 19-inch UltraSharp 1909W LCD display. The UltraSharp 1909W is based on Twisted Nematic (TN) panel and features 1440×900 resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time and 160-degree viewing angle.
The Dell UltraSharp 1909W serves also as a 4 port USB hub. It has DVI-D with HDCP and VGA inputs. The Dell UltraSharp 1909W is priced at $239.
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
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'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
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.
• 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
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.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Acer MP-500
Enter the Acer MP-500, a personal media player that has a 3.5" 320 x 240 pixel touchscreen display and stylus. The unit offers either 20GB or 40GB of storage space, handles the MP3, AAC, as well as the several flavors of WMA formats for audio, and offers a voice recorder. As the red/white/yellow cables on the photo demonstrate the unit offers input and output lines that allow users the option of running their shows on the TV. The unit price in Europe will be $315 to $450.
Dada Code M
Just toss a mobile caller into it and you have Maxwell Smart's shoe phone. Don't laugh, the wireless headset can be programmed to take calls from your existing cell phone, so the folks at Dada thought about this. The Dada Code M loads tunes via the USB port (that cable in the photo), which also recharges the device/footwear. The controls are in the tongue of the shoe and Dada claims the Code M will play 6 hours on a single charge. The company says the Code M holds 100 songs, which probably means it holds a very skimpy 256K of memory.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
HTC Advanced Hiptop
The X7150 also has updated HTC VueFLO, so that it detects the device's orientation and rotates the screen. The rest of the hardware remains the same as the earlier Advantage: Marvell PXA270 624MHz and Qualcomm MSM 6275 processors, 5-inch VGA screen with 3-megapixel camera, 128MB of RAM and tri-band HSDPA. Looks like the new battery has about 5 percent less capacity, but we guess that the flash drive should make up for that difference.
While the Shift also has GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA network support, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it looks like if you buy it from Orange in the UK, you'll only be able to get a data plan with it.
Monday, October 27, 2008
HTC Touch Dual
Flip through your album artwork, pictures and videos as if they were picture cards in the palm of your hand on the sharp 2.8" screen. Visit your favorite websites, enjoy YouTube videos and make the most of Google Maps when you really need to call on them. When you’re already out and about! With a built in RSS feed to keep you abreast of the latest developments in the world of media, as well the capability to send and receive Outlook email with Microsoft Office documents instantly... you'll have a truly connected device at your fingertips.
Highlights:
• 2.8-inch touch screen.
• Next generation TouchFLO™ user interface, responding perfectly to your finger gestures.
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity.
• 2 megapixel camera for quality stills and video.
• microSD™ slot for expandable storage.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
New HTC S710
Processor
TI's OMAP 850, 201 MHz
Platform
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard
Memory
ROM: 128 MB
RAM: 64 MB SDRAM
Dimension
101.5 mm(L) x 50 mm(W) x 18.6 mm(T)
Weight
140g (with battery)
LCD Type
2.4” Transmissive LCD with white LED back light
Network
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad-band module
(850/900/1800/1900MHz)
Device Control
5-way Navigation Control
Keyboard
Sliding QWERTY keyboard for text input
Connectivity
Bluetooth 2.0
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB and audio jack in one)
Camera
2 mega-pixel CMOS imaging sensor
Audio
Built-in microphone and 3-in-1 speaker
Headphone: AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/ MP3 codec
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer battery
Capacity: 1050 mAh
Standby time: 175 hours
Talk time: Up to 7 hours
Expansion Slot: microSD
AC Adapter
Voltage range/frequency: 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
DC output: 5V and 1A
HTC S710 highlights:
Reach a new level of phone functionality with the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 software.
Compact with full auto slide keyboard for simpler communications.
Large 2.4” QVGA TFT LCD backlit screen.
Make more of multimedia with Windows Media Player and Windows Live.
Capture quality images and video with the 2.0 megapixel camera.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Sony Ericsson W580i slider
When it comes to Sony Ericsson phones, US users are often out of luck. US carriers don’t offer many SE phones which means we have to pay very high prices for import models. But once in a while, AT&T picks up a new Sony Ericsson model and this time it’s the W580i. The new Sony Ericsson Walkman W580i comes with the usual set of strong music tools including Disc2Phone, Track ID, FM radio and much more; plus built-in Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support. In addition to strong music features and a good 2 megapixel camera, the W580i also comes with great gaming capabilities, a 2” bright display and a Memory Stick Micro M2 slot.
The Sony Ericsson W580i slider is a quad band GSM world phone that’s offered by AT&T in the US and has EDGE for data. Sony Ericsson also sells an unlock version in Sonystyle stores and online. There are some variations in the packaging and software bundles between the to units and we cover both versions in this review. The unlocked Sony Ericsson currently comes in two colors: Style White and Urban Grey and is priced at $299.99 unlocked. The AT&T version currently comes in Style White and Boulevard Black colors and is priced at $79.99 with 2-year contract.
Specification:
Battery: Sony Ericsson standard BST-38 Li-Polymer rechargeable battery (3.6v). 930mAh capacity. Battery is user replaceable. Claimed talk time is 9 hours and standby time is 370 hours. Claimed music playback time is 20 hours.
Performance: 12 MB internal memory, undisclosed CPU.
Size: 3.89 x 1.85 x 0.55 inches. Weight: 3.3 ounces.
Phone: GSM quad band world phone supporting the 850/900/1800/1900MHz bands. EDGE and GPRS for data.
Camera: 2.0 MP camera with 4x digital zoom. Also records video clips with audio. Picture sizes include 2 megapixel, 1 megapixel and VGA and videos have MMS size video and long video modes.
Audio: Built in speaker, mic and a Sony Ericsson's proprietary Fast port stereo headset connector. Supports polyphonic ringtones, MIDI and MP3/ACC audio. Mega Bass software included to boost the bass. Supports MPEG4 video with Media Player bundled on the phone. Vibrating alerts supported.
Networking: Bluetooth v2.0.
Software: Sony Ericsson OS. Bundled applications include Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Messaging (supports SMS, MMS and email), HTML browser, Walkman media player and Image Gallery. Also included are two JAVA games (on Sony Ericsson version only), MusicDJ, VideoDJ, PhotoDJ Sound recorder and calculator applications. The desktop companion CD includes PC Suite software for syncing with Windows PCs, File Manager, Image Editor and Adobe Photoshop Album 3.0 Starter Edition.
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Google phone
While I covered the key highlights of why I like the T-Mobile G1 in today’s Tech Buzz column, there’s much more to say. Simply put: the Google phone is a delight to use, fun to explore and it will certainly be a hit this holiday season for T-Mobile.
The G1 runs on an open-source software platform called Android. It was developed by Google and a consortium of other companies in the Open Handset Alliance. It goes on sale Wednesday, Oct. 22, at T-Mobile for $179 with a two-year contract, or for $399 without a contract.
Here’s a great example of how robust our gadgets have become: In today’s review of the G1, I did not provide a single word on making a phone call.
The G1 is not so better and not so worse than other mobile phones in terms of call quality. Calls did not drop on me, but I haven’t made many. The dialing keypad is virtual, like the iPhone, and I had no trouble using that.
If you’d like to listen to a phone call, I used the G1 to discuss the Google phone with Spike O’Dell on his WGN radio show.
Touch screen. Not as impressive as Apple’s multi-touch interface, but it’s the best touch screen I’ve used otherwise. The G1’s screen is very responsive and scrolling through photos, contacts or Web pages works well. You can click on a link in a Web page with your finger and a tap will open an application.
If you hold your finger on the main screen for half a second—called a long tap—you can access a second menu to customize your home screen with applications.
Media files. Transferring media content—music, pictures and video—is simple, downloaded onto the phone via USB.
The music player is very nice, best since the iPhone. That’s high praise considering the iPhone includes an iPod. Navigation between albums, artists and playlists was intuitive, plus there’s a shuffle feature and the big screen displays album art well.
Camera at 3 megapixels, it’s better than the iPhone but the shutter speed is slower. Images are better than average for a phone.
But here’s the best thing about the G1: it’s just the first phone from Google’s Android project. Expect another version from Sprint early next year and Motorola is hiring developers to build an Android phone geared toward social networking.
There is just one iPhone, but there will be many Google phones.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Apple MacBook Air
To reduce the computer's size and weight, Apple omitted certain features long standard on laptops. It is Apple's first notebook since the PowerBook 2400c without a built-in removable media drive. Users may purchase an external USB SuperDrive, or use bundled Remote Disc software to access the optical drive of another computer. It is the first subcompact laptop offered by Apple since the full-featured 12" PowerBook G4 was discontinued in 2006. The MacBook Air can wirelessly access the optical drive of another Mac or Windows PC that has the Remote Disc program installed, allowing the installation of applications from a CD or DVD. It can also reinstall the system software from the included installation DVD.
serviceability
Unlike the rest of the MacBook family, the MacBook Air has no directly user-replaceable parts. Its hard drive, memory, and battery are enclosed within the casing, with memory soldered directly to the motherboard. The MacBook Air's battery is not easily replaceable, as part of the out-of-warranty service, Apple offers to replace the battery for a fee. It may be possible for the end user to replace the battery, though it is unclear whether this process would void the notebook's warranty.
Concerns about overheating and CPU-lockup
Several MacBook Air users since the release of the first-generation product have complained of problems with severe overheating, causing CPU lockup. This effect appears to be exacerbated in warmer climates, such as northern Australia. A software update released by Apple in early March attempted to fix the problem but had mixed results. The problem seems to appear during system-intensive tasks such as video playback, video chatting, or playing games.
Criticism
The MacBook Air has been criticized for its high price compared to other notebooks of similar or better specification, with Engadget suggesting that a premium is being paid for its form factor. The MacBook Air has also been criticized for the difficulty in accessing the headphone and USB port. Because of tight clearance, some devices, including some headphone jacks and 3G USB cellular modems will not fit, requiring users to purchase either a powered USB hub or an extension cable in order to use their devices.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
New NOKIA E51
Nokia N79 – Share your passions by hand
This is the phone with style; The Nokia N79 has stylish looks and an impressive range of multimedia features. With the 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics you can take high quality photos and videos and integrated A-GPS lets you easily find, share and send the locations for your next adventure. Keep your music close to hand with a 4GB microSD card and 24 hours+ playback. Live in your online neighbourhood, with fast connections to your friends, feeds, and favourites. The Nokia N79 brings the real internet closer to you than ever before, with easier access to your bookmarks, RSS feeds, widgets. Nokia N79 launched on August, 2008.
Feature Overview
• 5 MP camera
• A-GPS
• Interchangeable back covers
• Automatically matching themes
• 2.4” QVGA display
• Fast and easy web browsing
• Orientation sensor for display
Nokia E90
Sunday, October 12, 2008
HP iPaq hx2790 for Business Warriors
HP iPaq hx2790
As PDAs increasingly morph into mobile phones and vice versa, the HP iPaq hx2790 stands out by ignoring this technological cross-pollination. By sticking to the basics, it generally does a good job of mixing just enough entertainment potential with its business abilities to satisfy road warriors
Advantage: The HP iPaq hx2790 boasts Windows Mobile 5, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a fingerprint reader for added security.
Disadvantage: The chunky and heavy HP iPaq hx2790 has a low-resolution screen compared with its competitors, and it's expensive.
Specifications
General
- Built-in devices Speaker, Fingerprint reader
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 3 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in
- Weight 5.8 oz
- Included expansion base(s) Docking cradle
- Features HP ProtectTools Embedded Security
- Packaged contents Protective cover
- Localization English:
Operating System / Software
- OS provided Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
- Software included Volume Control, Self Test, Contacts, IPAQ File Store, Inbox, Clock, Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile, Tasks, IPAQ iTask Manager, Memory, Microsoft Excel Mobile, Voice Recorder, Calculator, Power Status, Margi Presenter-to-Go (Trial), HP Profiles, Jawbreaker, Adobe Acrobat Reader, IPAQ Backup, Infrared Beaming, IPAQ Wireless, VPN Client, Align Screen, Microsoft Word Mobile, Notes, IPAQ Audio, Calendar, Bluetooth Manager, Pictures, Windows Media Player 10 Mobile, Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile, HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC, File Explorer, Terminal Services Client, Solitaire
Memory
- Installed RAM 64 MB
- Max supported RAM 64 MB
- RAM technology SDRAM
- Installed ROM 192 MB (192 MB max supported) Flash
Processor
- Processor Intel 624 MHzXscale
Input Device
- Input device type Stylus, 5-way navigation button, Touch-screen
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MP3
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
- Voice recording capability Yes
- Miscellaneous compliant standards CUL, CSA, NOM, UL, FCC Class B certified, CSA NRTL/C
Telecom
- Modem None
Display
- Display type 3.5 in TFT active matrix
- Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
- Max resolution 240 x 320
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity IEEE 802.11b, IrDA, Bluetooth
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1HeadphonesOutput, 1USB
- Connector Provided 4 pin USB Type A, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 SD Memory Card, 1 CompactFlash Card Type II
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Battery installed ( max ) 1 Lithium ion
- Max supported batteries 1
- Power supply device Power adapter
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation None
Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
NEW LG KC910
LG KC910
LG just officially announced to us the successor of the viewty, the KC 910. It is an all-in-one multimedia phone, sporting 8-megapixel camera, Dolby sound for music, and DivX and XviD support for video playback. At 14mm thickness, LG announces the KC910 as the slimmest 8MP phone on the market. It has Xenon flash, Schneider-Kreuznach lens, ISO up to 1600 and can capture video in VGA resolution at 30fps and in QVGA at up to 120fps for slow motion effect. Thanks to a built-in GPS, the photos can be geo tagged with the coordinates of the place they are taken at.