Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
It’s not exactly clear here, but either the iPod Observer and/or Engadget has a source that says the 2nd generation of the iphone will be a 3G phone and will have GPS, real GPS that is, and not the triangulation stuff they do with now with cell towers. It will be a bit thicker and could ship as early as July.
via The ipod Observer and Engadget.
Tags: Hi-fi, tests, DVD, amps
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Asda, a supermarket chain, is launching its new project which would sell a mobile phone for as low as 5. No, that figure isn’t missing any zeroes…
Weird as it may sound, you can pick up a phone at Asda for as low as 5 and you don’t even have to buy credits for it. You just purchase some when you need it, otherwise, you’re not required to do so. Available models are Nokia 1112 (which you see on the pic), Sagem My150x, Sagem My212x, and Sagem My220x. According to the spokesperson, the deal is perfect for those whose mobile phones were recently damaged, those who want an extra handset, or those who’re visiting the country.
(Read the full post about ‘Asda will Start Selling Ultra-Low Cost Mobile Phones’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Move with the new generation’s style with Toshiba Gigabeat U-Series mp3 player. Making this new MP3 Player your own won’t only let you enjoy your favorite music anytime but will also keep you abreast with the latest status quotient. Gone are the days when people used walkmans, now its time to flaunt these new MP3 Players like the one brought out by Toshiba. Sporting a sleek and stylish look, Toshiba Gigabeat U-Series MP3 Player is capable of meeting your audio and video tastes. This one is a lightweight media player and therefore can be easily kept in pocket. Its PlusPad lets you enjoy smooth navigation and simple functionality. Enjoy recording your own voice and listening crisp and recorded music on this smart MP3 Player. (Read the full post about ‘Toshiba Gigabeat U-Series MP3 Player’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Finally, the US gets it! Geeks are moving from the high end performance (and heavy) laptops to the ultra-portables in droves. While this market has been hot in other countries throughout Europe as well as the Asian markets including Japan, it took the Asus Eee PC to ignite the passion for ultra-portables here. While the Asus Eee PC is definitely a rocking ultra-portable, the resolution of the monitor and the small solid state hard drive were an inhibitor for me and others. HP has answered with a tiny laptop called the HP Mini-Note Laptop which comes with a high-res 8.9″ 1280 x 768 display, a 120GB hard drive and a 92% of full-sized keyboard in cased in an all-aluminum case. (Read the full post about ‘HP Mini-Note 8.9″ Aluminum Laptop’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Samsung is treating all you couch potatoes out there with their latest products that might make you burn your wallets—the HTS-AS720 Home Theater System and the BD-P1500 Blu-ray player. Samsung is really teasing us with these new products as you would certainly want to have not just one but both of them. Because how good is a home theater system if you don’t use a BD player with it, right? So, first up we have the HTS-AS720 Home Theater System with its 5.1 channel receiver, subwoofer and six satellite speakers all boasting of 650 watts total power. Adding pleasure to the viewing experience is an amplifier that features Dolby True HD Support and DTS HD pass through. (Read the full post about ‘Samsung intro’s BD-P1500 Blu-ray player, HT-AS720 Home Theater System’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Back in 06 we reported on the ESG Gryphon Personal Flying Wing, and it had military applications written all over it, or, a cool opening scene to the next James Bond Flick. The latest version, rechristened the Gryphon Attack Glider by SPELLCO (the new company name), has slimmed down the weight by 30 pounds and also offers the ability to carry up to 100 pounds of onboard gear and even carry weapons hard points for mini missiles and bombs. Yowsa. And with a maximum glide speed of 135 MPH, that makes this not only an attack glider, but a serious special ops platform for attacking well behind enemy lines. Pilots wear a specially designed helmet that offers a heads-up display and provides on-board oxygen for those high altitude HALO JUMPS. (Read the full post about ‘Gryphon goes on a diet, gets ready for war’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
The TomTom 2nd Edition Rider is a GPS for people who mostly use a motorcycle as their means of transportation. TomTom did not add a lot of key features present in their normal, automobile GPS models, and so, with this update comes many features missing in the 2nd Edition Rider. Some of the main features included in this update are Map Share, the Help Me! menu, which is a safety feature to try and help when needed, map guarantees, and Tele Atlas maps which cover Western and Eastern Europe, and they come pre-installed. Another cool update is that you can find out the stats of your trip, such as average and max speeds, total distance traveled, as well as the distance from the starting point. (Read the full post about ‘TomTom updates 2nd edition Rider with essential components’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
As we previously reported, video rental giant Blockbuster has been looking to acquire electronics giant Circuit City. Blockbuster has already offered a whopping $1 billion, but reports are flying in, saying that they cannot fund such a hefty offer. In an official statement from the company, Circuit City said: “Circuit City awaits a viable financing structure that is predictably executable by Blockbuster given its current constraints of size and capital structure before it would be appropriate to allow further due diligence.” While this may be just another attempt to stop the merger in its tracks, Blockbuster has no resistance to going hostile in the bid. More on this as it happens. (Read the full post about ‘Merger setback? Blockbuster cannot finance Circuit City acquistion’…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Every once in a while, some device comes along that makes me say, “That is so obvious! I should have thought of that. Then I could have got rich off of the patent”. Such is the case with LG’s LTM9000, which is simply a microwave oven with a toaster attached to it. Considering that most of us use the microwave and the toaster in the same room, it really isn’t rocket science to put the two together. I’m sure you’re probably wondering why you didn’t think of such an obvious improvement to the kitchen. The LG LTM9000 has 900 watts of power for the microwave, and about 800 watts for the toaster. The toaster can toast at nine levels, which will hopefully be better than what most toasters can do. (Read the full post about ‘LG LTM9000′…)
Written by admin on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 in Gadgets.
The SensorPlug is the first motion sensing electrical outlet in the world, providing safety, security and convenience without breaking the bank. SensorPlug is like having an extra pair of hands when you need them! The SensorPlug Motion-Sensing Outlet is a passive infrared motion sensor that’s triggered when you walk past, instantly turning on a light or even an appliance, such as a fan or a radio. Since the SensorPlug inserts right into a wall outlet, you don’t need to wire it in! It provides Safety, Security and Convenience at an affordable price. SensorPlug comes complete with a spare fuse and screw for securing to the wall plate, if desired. (Read the full post about ‘SensorPlug for wireless power outlet’…)
