Samsung NX10 made official -- APS-C sensor and AMOLED screen crammed into hybrid DSLR body

Samsung has just announced its NX10 "hybrid DSLR," which aims to give you all the uncompromising image quality of a full digital SLR within a somewhat more pocketable body. A 14.6 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor is a good start on that road, while "fast and decisive" contrast AF and a snazzy 3-inch AMOLED display keep the momentum going. There's 720p H.264-encoded video recording as well, but naturally you do have to make some tradeoffs for the reduced size. The mirror box is gone -- leaving you with only an electronic viewfinder -- and the brand new NX lens mounting system means you'll have to purchase your favorite lenses all over again. We'll wait and see whether the NX10 shows any appreciable advantages (such as price!) over the slightly smaller Micro Four Thirds shooters out there, but with a spring 2010 release date and a CES appearance on the cards, that wait shouldn't be too long. Go past the break for the full PR and spec sheet.

Photos of LG GT950 emerge, looks like an AT&T version of LG Arena

Our namesake from the mobile phone world – LG KM900 Arena – is getting an AT&T twin. Its model number is LG GT950 and these are the first photos we’ve seen of it. We’re not sure if it will be called Arena or not though (probably not).

As you can see, it looks pretty much like the LG KM900 Arena, except that the video call camera and the proximity sensors seem to have moved on the left side of the phone.

There’s not a lot of info available but the LG GT950 should run the S-Class user interface. We don't expect any major changes to the hardware, so the screen should be a 3” capacitive touchscreen with WVGA resolution.Other goodies of the original LG Arena that the LG GT950 also has include the 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash and D1 video recording at 30fps, 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot, Wi-Fi and GPS, DivX/XviD support and TV out as well as an FM radio and an FM transmitter. And 3G of course with 7.2Mbps HSDPA.

As the LG GT950 is not announced officially these specs are just speculation, but should be pretty close to the truth. There’s not even a hint of when to expect the announcement.

Nokia X3 is a Reliable & Smart Phone

Again Nokia is back with a bang. It is ready to hit the mobile market with a new phone. The company has high expectations from its unveiled product. Almost all the retailers of Nokia has brought the technical specifications into limelight and Nokia fans are happy to have a glimpse of those specifications.

Nokia X3 phones will be the new X-factor which it is going to release very soon. This stylish phone is made with a charming look which wins the support of its users at the very first look. Using a slider phone means sporting out one's attitude and believers in this motto will like to use this new Nokia slider handset to show off their glittering attitude.

On visiting enchanting places the X3 is a must in the pocket. It offers a 3.2 Mega pixel camera which is meant for capturing those enchanting places into the finest photos. This camera offers an image resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and also comes with advanced fixed focus which means it will click extra-ordinary photos.

The Nokia X3 is also quoted as an advanced communicating device which offers emailing, MMS and SMS facilities. Social and corporate networking is much flexible with this smart gadget. Users of less advanced mobile phones often get angry as they are not able to send emails and messages at a higher speed. Modern business cannot afford to waste even a single second and fortunately, users of the Nokia X3 will definitely enjoy while emailing and messaging.

Making business presentations is a regular assignment of businessmen. When an individual sits down to make a standard business presentation then he seeks new ideas. So, ideas either have to be self-thought or we need to gather from the Internet world. Users of the Nokia X3 grin with a spark of inspiration as they get the newer ideas while browsing the Internet. As this startling gadget searches information within a few seconds and also takes care of the business emails it is considered as a reliable and smart phone.

Key features

• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
• 2.2" 262K color QVGA display
• 3.2 megapixel fixed focus camera
• S40 user interface, 6th edition; rudimentary multitasking
• Stereo FM radio with RDS; Built-in antena (so it plays on the loudspeakers even if you don’t plug the headset)
• Stereo speakers
• Standard 3.5mm audio jack
• Up to 26 hours of music playback
• Bluetooth (with A2DP) and microUSB port
• microSD card slot (16 GB supported, 2GB included)
• Rich preinstalled application package
• Ovi Store, Ovi Maps and Ovi Share  
  

Sony Ericsson Elm preview

The Sony Ericsson may be green at heart but it sure looks like a red hot package complete with imaging, connectivity and novel design. Makers are keen to ride the green wave and phones are rushing to catch up. It seemed Sony Ericsson's GreenHeart had a slow start. But after a nice and easy rehash and the no-frills Naite, the GreenHeart is getting a speed boost with the Elm and the Hazel. Eco-friendly materials are combined with top-notch features and the already must-have social networking.

The Elm is not the standard feature phone we've got used to seeing from Sony Ericsson. Its true power is well hidden inside and the exterior makes sure the Elm will take more than a casual look. This candybar packs all the connectivity you will ever need - Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS receiver, Bluetooth, 3G support with HSPA and microSD card slot.

Sony Ericsson Elm at a glance:

• General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100, GPRS/EDGE class 10, HSDPA 7.2Mbps
• Form factor: Candybar
• Dimensions: 110 x 45 x 14 mm, 90 g
• Display: 2.2" 256K-color TFT display, 240 x 320 pixel resolution
• Memory: 280MB integrated memory, hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
• UI: Proprietary Flash-based UI
• Still camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, geo-tagging, face
  

detection, smile detection

• Video recording: VGA @ 30fps
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, GPS receiver with A-GPS and
  

Wisepilot trial

• Misc: Splash-resistant body, accelerometer sensor for screen auto rotation, SensMe,

Noise Shield, Clear Voice and Intelligent Volume Adaptation, social networking integration with homescreen Widget Manager, HD Voice Ready

•     * Battery: 1000mAh BST-43 Li-Pol battery  

Surely, the specs above reveal the Elm's intention to give you a square deal besides the eco-friendly factor. In this quick preview we'll be trying to look beyond the promises the Sony Ericsson Elm is making. The handset we have is far from mature software-wise but the hardware is all there and the finish looks good. The trademark Sony Ericsson Flash-based UI is at its usual best but some of the promised extras will obviously have to wait for a more final unit and a proper review.

The Facebook integration is no news since the C901, but the Elm is keen to bring more - Facebook, Twitter and MySpace all a click away on your homescreen, courtesy of a novel widget system.
Since none of those are available on our test sample, we guess widgets and social networking will perhaps be the final touches to the Elm - and some of it will even be left to carriers themselves. But there's still enough stuff to check about an ambitious handset with a small environmental footprint and a long spec sheet.

Samsung M5650 Lindy goes official, on review

Now this will hardly shock you, especially if you are among the lucky Portuguese who already purchased it but the Samsung M5650 Lindy is now officially announced. The press release doesn't go much further than confirming the Lindy to be a slightly bigger and vastly more powerful Corby cousin.Samsung M5650 Lindy tops its affordable relative with 3G with 7.2Mbps HSDPA and video calling plus Wi-Fi. It also packs a 3-megapixel autofocus camera instead of the 2 MP excuse of a shooter on the Corby's back.

The Samsung M5650 Lindy is currently available in Portugal for 149 euro (221 US dollars) but availability throughout the rest of Europe should follow soon. The other parts of the world that will get it are India, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.Since we had the chance to play with a Samsung M5650 Lindy last week here go go some live shots of the device. You can expect our review article in the following weeks.

camera sees same colors as human eyes "PaPaLaB's YC-3300"

We can't say that we've ever heard of PaPaLaB, but all it takes to get on the consumer electronics radar is doing something that no one has ever done before. It's one of those "easier said than done" things, we're guessing. Anywho, the Japanese outfit has just rolled out a camera system that has been proven to see the same colors as the human eye, a feat that was previously only achievable via huge, impractical camera rigs. The YC-3300, however, is far smaller and manageable than prior systems, and it has already been dubbed a "full-visible-color-gamut camera" by the powers that be. The creators expect it to primarily be used for photographing digital archives and for use in the medical field, but we're already anxious to see such technology miniaturized further and ushered into the consumer market. Surely someone can make that happen before the next PMA kicks off, right?

Gets Style Get GPS Ferrari Edition

If you could think of one word to describe a GPS, what would it be? If I say “Ferrari”, it might not be the right word, and people are bound to say I’m a little bit crazy. I admit one of my dreams is to own a car like this but if you want to buy me a GPS I advise you to chose something else. Not because I don’t like it but because it won’t fit on my car.

The Ferrari Traffic Assist Pro is nice looking (like almost all Ferrari’s products), it has a 4.3″ touchscreen, map data for Europe and United States, Bluetooth handsfree set, telephone and address book, lane info assistant etc.Now go and buy the adequate car for this gadget! More details here, via.Price: $535

Mission One EV electric sports bike is perfect for millionaires

Living in a car-crowded city is like living in hell. Of course, if you are a car driver! Moreover, since you have to use your car to get to work every morning, better stick it in your ass. I have to confess it’s much better to cycle everyday. First for your health and second for your boss. You’ll be able to get to work on time.

Better use the train or the bus. This way you’ll save money for the new Mission One EV electric sports bike. Nowadays it’s trendy to be Eco. But there is a major problem: ECO spirit is breaking your wallet!

At the TED Conference, Mission Motors revealed its all-electric two-wheels model with a top speed of 150 MPH. The lithium-ion battery keeps your ride safe for 150 miles.

One Laptop Per Child Introduces $75 Tablet Concept

Despite the criticisms of being quixotic about its plans, the One Laptop Per Child project (the group behind the XO, also known as "the hundred-dollar laptop" before being priced at US$172 upon release) is gunning for something big in 2012 with its XO-3 tablet.  Geared for children in developing countries, this 8.5-by-11-inch tablet computer is said to be priced at only $75.

The XO-3, which is half the thickness of an iPhone, will feature a touchscreen display with a folding ring on one corner for easier handling and a camera at the back.  It will also have no physical keyboard or buttons.  To keep the price at a down-low, this tablet will feature induction charging, pretty much like how Palm Pre is charged by placing it on the Touchstone, and will use an 8GHz processor and Pixel Qi display.  The OLPC also aims the XO-3 to be highly durable, all-plastic, and waterproof.

How would these technologies become accessible before the Earth tilts by its side?  The OLPC simply allows any other PC maker to take over the project, their way of pressuring the industry to provide cheaper and more education-focused PCs.

And while we wait for the XO-3 to become a reality, OLPC is set to release newer models beginning January 2010, starting with the $200 XO-1.5 that uses a VIA CPU instead of the AMD version in the pioneer model, which would double the speed, as well as provide four times the DRAM and Flash memory.  The group will also release the XO-1.75, which will feature rubber bumpers on its casing and an 8.9-inch touchscreen display.  The XO-1.75 will have a Marvell ARM processor that enables twice the speed at a quarter of power usage.  Sorry, though, no XO-2.0.

Samsung Star GT-S5233A Mobile Phone Price

We've already seen one of the two Star phones that Samsung recently released for the Indian market. The Star 3G phone was the higher priced phone of the two which sported 3G capabilities and had more features to offer. Today we look at the standard Star phone or the non-3G as it's popularly known. The Samsung Star phone is a touch phone for the masses sporting Samsung's TouchWIZ interface, which was showcased about a year ago on the TouchWIZ F480. The Star non-3G is the phone that is competing against the LG Cookie, but will it bring the Cookie down to its knees is something we have do find out. However, we know that the Star has forced LG to lower the price of the Cookie to around 9 K. Samsung Star GT-S5233A mobile phone has a 1000mAh battery and screen brightness set to medium level and is only able to standby up to 15 seconds. The longer play the music playback will weaken the resistance in the battery of Samsung Star GT-S5233A mobile phone. Samsung Star GT-S5233A Mobile Phone Price The advantages of Samsung Star GT-S5233A mobile phone are lightweight, slim, large screen, 3.2MP camera, a lot of widgets, there accelerometer, keymatt QWERTY landscape, the enough price. The disadvantages of Samsung Star GT-S5233A mobile phone are screen can not be read in the sun, lack of stamina battery. Samsung Star GT-S5233A mobile

phone specifications 

• Network: GSM Quad-band phone capable of global roaming (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) 
• Data: GPRS / EDGE * Dimensions: 4:09 x 2:09 x 0:47 inches (104 x 53 x 11.9 mm) * Weight: 3:25 oz (92 g) 
• Battery: Li – Ion, 1000 mAh
• Talk time: 10 minutes (600 minutes) * Standby: 800 (33 days)
• Display: 3 inch, resolution 240 x 400 pixels, TFT type, 262 144 colors, touchscreen 
• Camera: 3 megapixel * Video: QVGA (320×240), 15fps * Features: Smile Detection, Digital zoom 
• Multimedia: - Video Playback, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 - Music Player MP3, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI - FM Radio 
• Memory: microSD / microSDHC, 50 MB internal 
• Connections: Internet WAP 2.0, HTML, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1, Stereo Bluetooth 
• Other Features: Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, TO-DO, Stopwatch, World Clock, Timer, Notes, Converter, Voice Recording, Speaker Phone, Email IMAP/POP3/SMTP.

BlackBerry Curve 8520 review BlackBerry Lite

The new Curve has a price tag that's easier on the wallet and - coming from a BlackBerry - that's a welcome change of game plan already. But what makes this here Berry a shocker is… wait for it… music keys. Last time we checked features like that were teen geek stuff and we don't know many teens are walking around with a BlackBerry in their pocket. Well, it's certainly going to be interesting to see how BlackBerry's attempt to woo this new demographic will turn out.

Most of the software-related shortfalls in the list above are shared by all other BlackBerries out there. The hardware disadvantages boil down to features that the 8520 needed to skip to fit budget. After all, the fancy stuff is in the more expensive 8900 Curve and 9700 Bold. So if you're already ok with the 8520 Curve specs and you want to go for a BlackBerry device and service, you won't find anything substantial to complain about here.

Obviously it took a few sacrifices for the Curve 8520 to keep that price tag within limits. The magnificent screen was ruthlessly trimmed down to the run-of-the-mill QVGA resolution. On a second thought though, that only puts it on a par with the screens on the Nokia E71 and E72 and we don't see anyone complaining about them.

But how Blackberry and other makers define cheap are completely different things, so a commitment-free 8520 Curve fetches nearly the same as a Nokia E71. Now, that can't be too good for the BlackBerry, right - especially now that Nokia are offering their paid Push Messaging service in quite a lot of countries.

As we see it, the only way for the Curve 8520 to escape constant comparisons to its Nokia counterparts is to find some way to appeal to a wider market.

But frankly, we're a little skeptical whether one handset can convince the masses that BlackBerries are now as much about pleasure as they are about business. RIM have built a reputation on churning out no-nonsense corporate phones and it will take several more generations (and frankly, optimizations) for people to start seeing the company differently.

Key features

    * 2.46" 65K-color TFT landscape display of QVGA resolution
    * Comfortable four-row full QWERTY keyboard
    * Quad-band GSM support, Wi-Fi connectivity
    * 2 megapixel camera with fixed focus
    * 512MHz CPU
    * BlackBerry OS v4.6 with responsive trackpad navigation
    * Hot-swappable microSD card slot (up to 16GB)
    * 3.5 mm audio jack
    * Decent audio quality
    * Nice web browser
    * Office document editor
    * Smart dialing
    * Dedicated music keys
    * DivX and XviD video support

Main disadvantages

    * Many features are unusable without a BlackBerry Internet Service account (plan)
    * BlackBerry OS offers basic text-only submenus
    * Mediocre camera performance and features
    * No FM radio
    * No 3G support
    * No TV-out functionality
    * Music keys are stiff and unresponsive
    * No built-in GPS receiver
    * Back panel is a fingerprint magnet

Futuristic and stylish Nooka Unisex Zub Polyurethane Watch #ZUB-ZOT-20

Probably main points that we should consider while selecting a watch for yourself or somebody else, are functions, kind of activity we intend to use it and design. It is a great feeling when we use gadgets for many years with joy and pleasure. Watch is something much more than just a wrap on wrist. To be punctual and in stream with whole your inner reflection and lifestyle is what watch can do.Elegant, casual, dress, sport, fashion, luxury - are only few kinds of watches that we may need in different situation. Ideally it is cool to have at least few watches for most common activities. But also there are universal gadgets that may fit us in active life, sport and in the same time to look modern and stylish.

Nooka Unisex Zub Polyurethane band Watch is a bright, soft and sexy piece. Design is very laconic and compact. These Nooka watches are available in many colors (classic black and white, also green, blue, yellow, orange) all variety to express the day or occasion mood.

When looking on Nooka Unisex watch is easy to imagine it on the wrist of active and modern woman or man. It will suit to every day office style, when we are in jeans mood or when we practice sport.

The way how Nooka gadget displays time is also very remarkable and uncommon for watches. The Nooka Zub watch should be read vertically. Patented display shows time as a progression of 12 dots. Special designed display looks like three columns with four windows each. Two left columns for hours and third for minutes. Watch dimension is 38 x 38 x 8mm / with 20mm wide band. Other feature of Nooka Unisex watches is alarm and chronograph. It is water resistant to 3ATM (30 meters (100 feet) dept). It is resistible to rain and splashes of water for example when user is washing the car or is on the shower, but for swimming is not suitable.

Unisex Zub Polyurethane Watch is a truly unisex watch. Bunch of unusual, laconic and futuristic design, unusual style how to display the time, materials and quality that are just the good for active life.

47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV "Vizio SV471XVT"

Size is usually a good place to start. 42 inches has become a popular option, but in many rooms it can seem a tad small and commonplace. My friend's better half had already informed him that 50 inches was NOT allowed - that's just way too big, apparently. Consequently, we landed on the 46/47-inch size range - not too big, not too small. Next came the inevitable LCD versus plasma debate.

On account of its superior performance during daytime viewing and its (typically) lower rate of power consumption, we decided to focus on LCD flat panels as opposed to plasma. There are also considerably more LCD models to choose from. Plasma, despite its superior picture quality in a darkened theater, seems to be losing its allure among TV makers.

The final decision had to do with options. The only "Must Haves" in my book were a healthy array of HDMI inputs and picture calibration flexibility. 120Hz or 240Hz processing was not high on the list, but more on that later. Although the LED backlighting available on select LCD models can sometimes deliver deeper blacks - and in turn a more attractive picture - its novelty will still add several hundred dollars to your bottom line. So, to recap, my friend and I were on the prowl for a high value LCD flat panel in the 46/47-inch size category. The store we were at didn't carry VIZIO brand displays, but if they had, I have no doubt that the SV471XVT would have made the short list of final contenders.

Like its predecessor/sibling, the SV470XVT, Vizio's SV471XVT continues the manufacturer's tradition of delivering solid-performing, well-equipped displays at an affordable price. The 471 offers a handful of improvements over the 470, chief among them a brighter panel, (arguably) improved motion processing and a USB port for photo and video playback.

Manufacturer's Specifications for Vizio SV471XVT LCD HDTV:

Video:

    * Panel Type: 47-inch class (46.96" actual) 16:9 widescreen, TFT active matrix LCD
    * Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.5415mm (H) x 0.5415mm (V)
    * Display Compatibility: Full HDTV 1080p
    * Signal Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
    * Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
    * Supported PC Resolutions: 1920x1080, 1360x768, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480
    * Response Time: 4 ms (typical)
    * Colors: 1.06 Billion
    * Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
    * Contrast Ratio: 50,000:1 (w/DCR)
    * Refresh Rate: 240Hz (120Hz plus scanning backlight)
    * Viewable Angle: <178 degrees (horizontal and vertical)
    * 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
    * Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
    * Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
    * Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Audio:

    * Onboard Speakers: 15W x 2
    * SRS TruSurround HD
    * SRS TruVolume

Inputs:

    * HDMI with HDCP: 4
    * Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
    * Component (YPbPr) Video plus Analog Stereo: 2
    * Composite Video: 1
    * S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
    * Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio (mini-jack): 1
    * RF (F-connector for internal tuner): 1
    * USB: 1

Outputs:

    * Analog Stereo (RCA-type): 1
    * Digital Optical Audio: 1

Additional:

    * Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
    * Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
    * V-Chip
    * 3D Comb Filter
    * Panel Lamp Life: 50,000 hours
    * Power Consumption: 176W average, 1.0W standby
    * Removable Base
    * Warranty: One Year Parts & Labor, Free Lifetime Technical Support, Free On-Site Repair
    * MSRP: $1,499.99

Weight and Dimensions:

    * Weight: 44.1 lbs
    * Weight with Stand: 49.3 lbs.
    * Weight with Packaging: 63.7 lbs.
    * Dimensions: 43.9" x 28.1" x 4" (WxHxD)
    * Dimensions with Stand: 43.9" x 29.7" x 10" (WxHxD)

HDMI 1.4 spec getting freshened up in preparation for broadcast 3D

The drumbeat for HD 3D continues to pick up the pace, and with broadcasters around the globe pushing forward 2010 plans to bring 3D home HDMI has updated the course of its latest 1.4 spec to ensure compatibility between displays and boxes. Quite simply, existing cable and satellite hardware isn't going to be held to the same requirements as Blu-ray and videogame equipment rocking the 3D sticker and expecting compatibility with displays on the way, since they won't be passing the same high quality, high bandwidth dual-stream 1080p images anyway. Additionally, some broadcasters are pushing for HDMI to officially support "Top/Bottom" 3D transmissions they plan to use, which sacrifice resolution while saving bandwidth by shoving left/right images into a single frame. While that should add an entirely new angle to the line counting and claims of "HDLite" (get ready for 3DLite) all viewers can do is wait to hear when or if their hardware will get a software upgrade to 3D (like the one we expect

will allow the PS3 to play 3D Blu-ray discs) in the months and years to come, once there's a standard everyone can adhere to of course.

ASUS prepping 17.3-inch Core i5-powered X77 gaming laptop

Details are still fuzzy at best, but word on the street has it that ASUS is preparing to unveil a new mobile gaming rig in short order. The biggest news is the powerhouse within: it'll purportedly be based on Intel's dual-core Core i5-430M processor. In addition to that, the rumored GPU will be a potent ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730, which is likely to feature DDR3 memory. You'll also find a pair of 500GB hard drives, 4GB of RAM, an eSATA and HDMI port and a 1,600 x 900 LED panel that spans 17.3-inches diagonally. There's no official availability or pricing information to speak of, but Fudzilla is reporting that it should show up in just a few weeks for around€1,000 ($1,435).

Acer Special Edition

Acer Special Edition

The Winter Athletics is arrival up soon and winter sports are much frequently been played on telly. Acer has definite to get in the season sports and Olympic disposition by announcing a vent of the special edition notebook that is specifically for the Olympic games. The notebooks module celebrate Acer's wonder in the Olympic games. Acer is giving Olympic editions of individual of their notebooks. The notebooks countenance the Acer Aim 1810T, 4810T, 1410, and the G245H LCD. The Athletics edition notebooks testament somebody the famous Athletics trademark set on the lid of the machine as considerably as the tree breathe region. The specifications on the notebooks module rest the homophonic, however, the logotype give head the difference.

Acer is leaving to be contributory to the Olympic games by providing over 6000 pieces of machine equipment to the games along with 100 technicians and engineers to connectedness the technological direction of the Olympic games.The most touristed Olympic scheme edition notebook faculty be the Plan Timeline 1810TZ. It's an 11.6-inch laptop that offers features specified as Windows 7 internal payment, over viii hours of shelling vivification, a DVD super Multilayer human route, Intel graphics media valve, and 1.3 GHz threefold set SU4100 processor. The machine weighs a minuscule over 3 pounds. Acer Special Edition

Nikon Coolpix S70 Digital Camera

Style and quality seems to be combined well in this new digital camera release from Nikon. The Nikon Coolpix S70 is a new compact digital camera that aims not only to look good but also to capture good images as well. It's features really seem to do it some justice.

First and foremost, the user might be intrigued by its unique styling this time. Instead of the usual shiny metallic casings that most digital cameras now come, the Nikon Coolpix S70 is encased in faux leather for added styling. It gives the the camera a classic feel and yet with features that can only come from a recently released digital camera.

The Nikon Coolpix S70 features a 12.1 megapixel image resolution and armed with a 5x zoom Nikkor lens. It also comes with a touchscreen OLED display that provides added multi-touch and gesture support features. Easy Auto modes allow users to do away with complicated settings for taking pictures. However, advanced manual settings are also offered for those who wish to tweak even their compact digital cameras to get the best possible images. The Coolpix S70 is available at Nikon for US$350.

LG And Sprint To Launch Stylish Phone At CES

With CES 2010 just a few weeks away, everybody seems to be gearing up for that upcoming event, and you can bet that LG and Sprint aren’t going to be left behind either. It seems that LG Mobile and Sprint will be launching something stylish during the event, though it hasn’t been confirmed what the launch will cover. Word is going around that it might be the LG Prada III, since the first 2 Prada phones were never picked up by US carriers, either that or the LG Lotus 2. Whatever phone LG will be launching, you can be sure that we’ll be at CES covering it, so stay tuned, and we’ll keep you posted.

New Motorola QWERTY slider released - Motorola Hint QA30

Not so long ago we wrote about new unannounced yet smartphone from Nokia with QWERTY keyboard. Motorola tried to not fall behind its competitor, and officially announced its own QWERTY slider, named Motorola Hint QA30. After all rumors in the past several days, Motorola finally presented its new phone, which is made with text message lovers in mind. Taking in consideration, that Motorola rarely releases something new nowadays, it doubles the interest to its new product.

Phones with QWERTY keyboard have their own piece of market. Modern times developed new type of communication - via text messages and instant messaging applications. It is extremely uncomfortable to type a long message on usual phone keypad, and while many people can live with it, someone can't. This is the audience for QWERTY keyboard enabled phones, like this one. Motorola Hint QA30 is a CDMA cell phone that is a first Motorola slider with full QWERTY keyboard. It has a full set of modern multimedia functions, like QVGA 2.5" display, video and audio playback (list of supported formats include MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, WMA v9 for audio and H.263, MPEG4, WMV v9 for video), microSDHC support up to 8 GB, Bluetooth Stereo, 2 megapixel camera with video recording, and 3.5 headphone jack for true music lovers. Internet functions are also present, and they are greatly done - fully featured HTML browser, integrated E-Mail and IM functions (which take full benefits from QWERTY keyboard - text input is greatly faster than on standard phone keypad). 128 MB of RAM gives great possibilities for multitasking; 256 MB of built-in memory leave plenty of space even if you forgot your card at home. Las, but not least - this model has aGPS support, so if carrier supports this function users will be able to track their position on the map.Battery life is also quite impressive for a 940 mAh battery - up to 4.5 hours in talking mode and up to 15 days in standby. Phone is quite thick (because of sliding keyboard), but overall its size is not huge, so it will fit in almost every pocket: 82 x 61,6 x 17 mm, 120g weight.

This interesting novelty from Motorola will be released in stores in November 28 in USA, no information about other countries yet. Unfortunately, this is not a smartphone, but is has an impressive set of features for a usual phone and it will be popular amongst young and active people, who like to send text messages and listen music.

 

The Zumba phone - first truly hands-free mobile phone

As you know I am a driver, I own a car and I am totally against even hands-free phone systems. My security when driving is more important than any other device that can disturb me. We live in an age when being on time is more important than our safety. Tell me, how many times were you in a hurry because you’ve been caught in traffic? Now, tell me if you use your phone to apologize for coming late at work … when driving! I bet you do.

I’ve seen people reading books behind the wheel in traffic and girls looking in the mirror to put on make up when driving. Anyway, because I will tell you about the Zumba phone (first truly hands-free mobile phone), it’s your brain that’s distracted when you’re on the phone, not your hands. I sincerely advise you to care about your safety as a driver more than your personal problems.

zumba phone backNow, great news! The Zumba phone offers you the world’s first fully accurate voice recognition system for mobile phones. Now I am tempted to say: “So what? To my mind it’s the same if you use a hands-free plugged into your phone or if you use the Zumba when driving!“, but Zumba has a nice feature that allows you to send text messages using speech alone! While doing the kinky job of sending an SMS using voice recognition, your phone’s data (including your contacts) is stored on a 100% secure website.

Zumba has a nice design and you can speak to your friends while it is tucked away in your jacket’s pocket or in your car’s boot. The secret is an ear hook type device that covers your ear. You can do everything by pressing a single button!

It really sounds revolutionary (and good for us, the drivers) but because the producer is a small company, I might be skeptic about his future.

Palm Pixi Review

When the Palm Pixi first appeared in May, there was a lot of excitement about an affordable Web OS device with a slim and sexy design. By the time Pixi had arrived to Market, a deluge of Android phones lead by the Motorola Droid and the powerful iPhone 3GS had been released. Android 2.0 and Motoblur feature functionalities that are close to Palm's Synergy, while the Pixi lacks WiFi. At a street price, as low as $25 (with a new contract), the Pixi is cheaper than the Palm Pre or the Droid, but when you take into account the total cost of ownership ($69/mo + tax + fees for two years) the savings are rather small. What do you really get with the Palm Pixi? Find out!

Technical highlights

•  3G EVDO Rev A, Bluetooth 2.1, NO WIFI
•  2.63" capacitive (320x400)
•  8GB of storage
•  256MB of RAM (less than the Pre)
•  Processor: thought to be slower than the Pre
•  2MP camera + LED flash
•  GPS, motion+light+proximity sensor
•  3.26oz (92.5g)
•  Complete Pixi specifications from Palm.

Transparent truck system

Art Lebedev has come up with a transparent truck system that does have the potential of saving lives - where it does so by taking images from the front of the truck while showing it off on a screen located at the back, dubbing the system Transparentius. Perfect for those moments where you need to drive through curvaceous mountaineous roads, as you will be able to see whether there are any oncoming vehicles before making a safe overtaking maneuver.

Wooden Cannon USB Speaker

Looking for a simple, yet elegant looking USB speaker? The Wooden Cannon USB Speaker might be what you’re looking for. Sure, it might look out of place amidst your other shiny, aluminum or plastic items, but it’s hard to deny that there is a certain allure of wooden objects, right? Aside from plugging into your computer via USB port, it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, allowing it to work with other MP3 players. Cable length for this item is 90cm, and you’ll get 2.5W + 2.5W output from the speakers. If you decide on getting this, be prepared to shell out $22 for it.

Novothink Surge iPhone Solar Charger

Green gadgets are really getting into the fad. Pair them up with the most popular gadgets today and you even get them to become more attractive. This may be the idea behind the Novothink Surge Solar Charger for phones and the iPod Touch.

With more people having phones or the iPod Touch, accessories such as the Novothink Surge would prove to be a handy combination. Since mobile users tend to use more of their gadgets while somewhere else, charging the battery may always be a problem. Such phones would cease to be such a useful gadget if it no longer has enough power on the go. The Novothink Surge may help address this problem by becoming a handy charger utilizing solar energy for power.

The Novothink Surge Solar Charger makes use of state of the art solar panel technology to allow it to produce enough power to charge up your iPhone. When they are connected, you continuously charge up your iPhone even while you walk, go to the beach or simply just out in the sun. You no longer have to find your iPhones getting low in power while you are outside somewhere. The Novothink Surge Solar Charger is available at Solar Arcadia for US$70.

Nokia Booklet 3G

Nokia Booklet 3G

This is the new gadget they called it  Nokia Booklet 3G has been forthcoming in the US for a family of weeks now, and it looks like it present be purchasable in the UK from January. Nokia Booklet 3G recorded on their online browse for a kinda pricey £649, and you can pre-order the Nokia Brochure 3G now and it faculty board in January. The Nokia Booklet 3G features an Intel Mote Z530 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 533 MHz RAM, a 120GB 1.8 advance 4200 RPM SATA steely cross with 8MB of store, and a 10.1 progress LCD presentation with a determination of 1280 x 720. It also features a 16 radiotelephone firing, which faculty dispense you up to 12 hours of utilization,nonnegative 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and a stacked in 3G modem with a hot swappable Sim roll. £649 seems quite a bit for a netbook, I hazard a name of UK changeable phone operators give be gift a supported writing of the Nokia Leaflet 3G with a contract. Nokia Booklet 3G

Rare gadgets Ricoh x Stussy GR Digital III camera

To be available in only 500 units is this latest crossover edition of the GR Digital III camera by Ricoh with an added touch of stylishness by the popular clothing brand Stussy. The point and shoot has been designed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the US brand. While spec wise, the camera is not that different from what you would expect, but because it is so-called a special Stussy edition GR Digital III camera, it will cost approximately £280 more according to my calculations.

NVIDIA Tegra T20

NVIDIA Tegra T20

Notion Ink get free information of a new NVIDI Tegra supported Google Android tablet, which they module be showing of at CES in January of next year. The Paper doesn't mortal a appoint yet, but Separatrix Gear are news that it leave be supported on an unannounced NVIDIA Tegra T20 chipset which testament strengthener Overloaded HD video, and it present proceed with built in WiFi, and UMTS/HSPA.NVIDIA Tegra T20

Microsoft Zune HD

Microsoft Zune HD

The Zune HD has fair been equipped with a new cure now useable from its Zune Activity, a Twitter app! For those of you who are Zune HD owners, you module undergo that your figure is fab and certainly wins the tax on if you're competing against the likes an iPod Touch or iPhone for the longest battery invigoration. But the difficulty is, the Zune Marketplace really lacks any photogenic apps, or any at all. Microsoft Zune HD

Yamaha YHT-S400 sound bar

Yamaha is back with the YHT-S400 sound bar which measures an impressive 31" in length, although it stands all of just 2" high while featuring an integrated subwoofer within the receiver to make it one of the more suitable tools for the urban warrior who retreats to his/her studio apartment den after a long, hard day at the office. With the integrated subwoofer, you no longer need to free up more premium space in your living room to enjoy quality audio. Another feature of the Yamaha YHT-S400 include UniVolume that ensures volume level remains consistent even when you go channel flipping. Expect it to retail for $599.95 each.

Able Planet NC300B True Fidelity Headphones

Listening to music seems a lot better with noise being left out. This is especially true when using headphones while listening from your portable music player or other music playing devices. Headphones like the NC300B True Fidelity headphones from Able Planet allows you such an experience.

The Able Planet NC300B True Fidelity headphones features Active Noise Cancellation technology that allows users to listen to clear audio quality without the outside noise.

This state of the art headphones also feature Able Planet's patented LINX AUDIO Technology that enhances sound and speech quality to increase the perception of loudness without increasing the volume.

The NC300B True Fidelity headphones provide in-line volume controls for easy and convenient volume adjustments. It also features an adjustable headband for a more comfortable fit. The NC300B True Fidelity headphone is available at Able Planet for US$130.

Nintendo Wii Supreme Decked with Luxury

Known for making gadgets part luxurious and part ostentatious, Stuart Hughes unveils the Nintendo Wii Supreme, a popular gaming console loved by many covered in over 2,500 grams of solid 22-carat gold and 19.5 carats of diamonds on its three front buttons.

Call it a luxury item, a fashion statement, or a waste of valuable recession money, but we all know that someone out there is going to purchase these golden toys.  The company states that only three of these gold-plated Nintendo Wiis were created in over a span of six months.

The Nintendo Wii Supreme is available on Stuart Hughes online store, costing £299,995 (or about US$484,818).

Re Turns your iPhone into a Universal Remote

Over two years since it was first introduced, the iPhone has become your multi-tool of sorts from portable music player, Internet device, GPS system, ebook reader, credit card swiper, stalker tool, and even as a military surveillance display.  And these innovations never seem to rest as New Kinetix introduces the Re Remote Control Accessory, which transforms your beloved iPhone into a universal remote control.

The accessory attaches to the base of the iPhone and in an instant the display features an assortment of RC buttons and an extensive built-in IR Code database.  The Re can even learn IR codes from existing remotes, thereby adapting to different devices with ease.  You can also customize button images according to your liking.  The Re does not require Wi-Fi connection to operate.

The problem, however, is what would happen if while you are flipping through channels you suddenly receive a call from your boss?  Would you have to take off the attachment before answering the call?  Would you even receive calls while on remote mode?  We guess all those will be answered as New Kinetix holds a press conference at the upcoming CES 2010.

the World's Thinest Television has coming

When it comes to diet plans and televisions, thinner is almost always better and LG claims to have developed the world's thinnest LCD TV.

Coming in with a thickness of just 2.6 millimeters (0.1 inch), LG's latest panel surpasses the record set by Samsung Electronics in October this year of 3.9 millimeters.

The new panel will work ideally for users who wall-mount as the 42-inch model weighs a mere 8.8 pounds. It also features full HD resolution and 120-hertz technology for clearer images.

LG hopes to bring this new unit to the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show this upcoming January (6-9) and there's hope of the model hitting the market sometime within the following year.

iPhone

iPhone

An iPhone application developer, called Molinker has had all of its 1,014 iPhone applications separate from the iPhone App store for posting fake reviews on its own iPhone applications, in an effort to get people to buy the applications they immitate the product for them to sell at a lower price. iPhone

UCS USB Power Outlet

UCS USB Power Outlet

If you have a lot of gadgets in your home that are re-charged via USB you may insure the TruePower UCS USB Power Outlet. The TruePower UCS USB is designed and to replace a classic wall power outlet, and it comes with two USB ports built in so you can rush your gadgets without the need for a USB plug device. UCS USB Power Outlet

Mini-Notebook from Fujitsu "LifeBook MH380"

Fujitsu just released its LifeBook MH380 mini-notebook, a portable device that not only displays style but also performance.  The MH380 is geared towards young professionals who are always on the go and demand that their notebooks can keep up with their lifestyles.

This made-in-Japan notebook has a 10.1-inch HD backlit LED display, weighs only 1.3 kilograms, and is embellished in a pleasingly-looking chrome-ring cover.  Internal specs include an Intel Atom N450 processor, 250GB 5400rpm SATA disk drive, up to 2GB of RAM, as well as SD and SDHC card slots.  It has USB sharing applications that utilizes the DVD/ CD drive of home PCs and laptops using a wireless or USB connection.

Users can even rotate and zoom digital photos with the help of its multi-gesture touchpad, making photo organization easier with just a few touches.  The MH380 also has a scroll wheel aside from the traditional scroll function on the touch pad.  The notebook is equipped with ThinkFree Mobile Office Suite as well as VoIP software such as YouCam from CyberLink, microphone and stereo speakers included.  Other features include Bluetooth 2.1, Ethernet, Wireless LAN, and a 1.3 megapixel camera.

Expect the Fujitsu LifeBook MH380 to come along at the CES 2010

4 in 1 Red laser pointer

4 in 1 Red laser pointer

Direction one interval frontward towards a gadget that does utterly everything… fountainhead at slightest hopes to - is this 4 in 1 red laser indicator with WiFi. Tagged at a rather sinewy $49.95, this stylish gadget helps you by sleuthing WiFi networks nearest by. 802.11b/g wireless networks are gimbaled and when they are sensed, you'll cognise that its approximately up to 150-feet off. The 4 in 1 laser indicator is of way also operable as a tool for ambulatory devices and movable phones, a LED flashlight and not to remark a laser indicator. 4 in 1 Red laser pointer

AQ Amigo Portable Stereo Laptop Speaker

AQ Amigo Portable Stereo Laptop Speaker

The Amigo portable Stereo Laptop Speakers is intentional to sit on top of your laptop and give you a Better sound than the built in speakers. The design of the speaker sits nicely on the top of your laptop screen, and it has also has a stabilizing bar.

The AQ Amigo Portable Stereo Laptop Speaker is powered by USB, and it is very easy to set up, just plug it into your USB port, and you are ready to listen to your favourite tunes. AQ Amigo Portable Stereo Laptop Speaker

Brando’s USB Bamboo Keyboard And Mouse Combo Lets Your Computing Go Green

I admit, this one surprised me when I first found it.  It’s a bit of a puzzler that someone would actually test this and discover that, it’s indeed possible to make not only a computer keyboard but also an optical mouse out of bamboo.

But that’s exactly what we’ve got here, thanks to the crew out at Brando.

The keyboard is a normal 109-key keyboard–no hotkeys for email or multimedia here–and the mouse is your standard two button scroll wheel mouse–no tilt wheel or programmable extra buttons.  It’s all a bit plain vanilla, but it works with any Windows 2000 and up system as well as any Linux system. Plus you get the added panache of being able to say that your computer is environmentally friendly.

You can buy the computer from Brando directly for $39.00, the mouse by itself for $19.00, or get a full combo pack for $52.00, a six dollar savings.

HP iPAQ Glisten hands-on review

Hewlett-Packard and AT&T have announced iPAQ Glisten powered by Windows Mobile 6.5. It has a QWERTY keyboard and 2.5-inch display. The display is AMOLED touchscreen which adds more functionality for its users in addition to the keyboard. Glisten is positioned on the market as a business phone and has all the needed office software preinstalled.

Powered by 528 MHz processor and backed up by 256 RAM this device works pretty fast. It also features Wi-Fi module and an A-GPS, can work in 2G/3G networks and provides good internet speed with AT&T 3G. As for multimedia - Glisten has a 3.5 mm audio out which sound pretty cool (tired of those 2.5 mm ones). The only surprising thing is that ear buds don't come in the package. Who needs them anyway? You could buy some better ones than they would give for free.

As for appearance, the phone looks nice (personally) however today's top hit is glossy plastic and dark black colors which Glisten lacks, although soft touch rear is very welcome. Opening the package you will find the phone itself, micro-USB cable, battery and a USB wall charger. What surprised me the most is the weight of the phone, it is very light.

Light weight doesn't make it a bad phone but it feels more like premium segment communicator when it weighs more than that. It's only an illusion.Keyboard is fine: the buttons feel good, have good size, and provide some nice clicks when you press them. The D-pad is a bit small though and not comfortable for someone with big thumbs. The keyboard also has a special key for GPS, mail and some other service buttons.

Making the phone with both QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen display is somewhat useful but the users will lack screen space because of this. The menus and graphics lack quality because of the QVGA display resolution. It uses honeycomb menu which looks very funky, this brings some minor issues using the phone. All the menus are designed for finger use but screen size limits its usefulness.

OS Xbox Pro

OS Xbox Pro

Just the video of the entire casemod operation already deserves a acknowledge on this blog. Leave Urbina, a modder has created an "OS Xbox Pro" using the daring Xbox dev kit, in constituent he has put into his new PC any of the individual bits of instrumentation resembling that of Mac Pros. It is absolutely ballistic! The OS Xbox Pro has a 2.93GHz Intel Ngo 2 Area Q9550s, an NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT bill, 8GB of RAM, an 16GB solidified say ride, and four conventional solid drives.OS Xbox Pro