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All about new Apple iPhone 5

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:38:00 +0000

So recently tech giant apple launched its much awaited iPhone 5.
Here are all the features which are coming with this super smart phone.

Design
Put simply, the iPhone 5 is a marvel of engineering. Apple stretched the screen from 3.5 inches to 4 inches while cramming in a higher-capacity battery and 4G LTE. The result is a design that weighs a mere 4 ounces and measures just 0.3 inches thick. Not only is the iPhone 5 the thinnest smartphone on the planet, it's about an ounce lighter than the iPhone 4S. Seriously, after just a few hours the last-generation iPhone felt heavy by comparison.

Think about that for a second. At a time when other smartphones are ballooning in size, Apple delivered a bigger screen without bloating the design. In fact, the iPhone 5 is just as narrow as before, so you can easily type with one hand. We had to stretch our finger a bit to reach the power button, but that's a minor quibble.

Another slight annoyance; the headphone jack is now on the bottom, which means you're better off putting the phone upside down in your pocket. The good news is that the included EarPods make it easy to adjust the volume and pause and skip tracks with their built-in controls.

Unlike the plastic Samsung Galaxy S III, the aluminum-and-glass iPhone 5 has a sturdier and more premium look and feel. Other fine details include a new sapphire crystal lens for the camera to prevent scratches and diamond cut beveled edges. Just like the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 5 is available in black and white, but the back has anodized aluminum, giving the design a two-tone look.

Overall, Apple has also done an excellent job making the design of the iPhone 5 feel balanced despite the additional height. We actually felt more comfortable thumb typing with the iPhone 5 than the iPhone 4. Everything just feels right.

Lightning Port
The most controversial aspect of the iPhone 5's body is its new Lightning port, which is 80 percent smaller than the 30-pin dock connector it replaces. On the plus side, the connector is reversible -- no more looking for the label when charging -- and its' really easy to insert (easier than microUSB).

However, you'll need to spring for a $30 accessory to accommodate older accessories. In fact, some may prefer to buy more than one adapter for different locations, such as the car and home, which makes the price of this add-on tougher to swallow. Also note that Lightning is stuck at USB 2.0, those hoping for Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 speeds will be disappointed.

Display
It's been supersized -- but only in one direction. Apple elongated the 3.5-inch Retina display of the iPhone 4S to 4 inches on the iPhone 5. At 1136 x 640 pixels, the iPhone 5 has the same pixel density as before, but makes room for more info on the screen along with an extra row of app icons. In other words, there's less scrolling. In the calendar, for example, you'll see your next five appointments instead of just three.

Apple is also working with developers to optimize their apps for the iPhone 5's larger canvas. The new CNN app, for instance, has a new landscape view that lets you swipe through stories horizontally, and Open-Table has a slicker interface that lets you swipe quickly through dining options at the bottom of the screen.

The trade-off for this extra real estate is that apps that haven't been updated will sit in the middle of the screen, straddled by black bars. They work, but they don't look as good.

The screen isn't just bigger; it's more beautiful. Boasting 44 percent greater color saturation results in more vibrant-looking photos, games and more. Plus, because Apple integrated the touch technology into the display itself, icons literally look painted on.

When we looked at the same photo of the sky side-by-side with the iPhone 4S, the blue on the iPhone 5's image looked more vibrant. We then played Jimmy Kimmel's parody First Look: iPhone 5 video on both devices; the clip filled the screen in HQ mode on the 16:9 iPhone 5, while the iPhone 4 had a black bar underneath it. Regardless of the content, we found that the iPhone 5's screen exhibited truer blacks and better contrast. This is definitely a fantastic phone for watching movies.

The iPhone 5's screen actually falls behind its predecessor in one respect though: brightness. The iPhone 5 registered 525 lux on our light meter, compared to 575 for the iPhone 4S. The HTC One X is actually just as bright as the new iPhone and has a larger and sharper 4.7-inch HD screen, assuming you don't mind the extra bulk.

Audio
Despite the iPhone 5's thinner design, it's dual speakers on the bottom pump out plenty of sound. In fact, when playing The Shins' "Simple Song" on both the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S, the iPhone 5 got considerably louder. The iPhone 4S sounded a little more hollow too. Both devices got harsh at maximum volume. Motorola's Droid RAZR line reigns supreme in this category.

IOS 6 and Interface
The brains of the iPhone 5 is iOS 6, which includes lots of new features that will make your life easier. The improved Siri is a great example. While out to dinner with some friends, I asked, "What are the AL East standings?," and Siri returned a complete chart. Siri also has other new tricks up her sleeve, such as the ability to book restaurant reservations via OpenTable and see what movies are playing around you. As with the iPhone 4S, Siri's recognition isn't always accurate, but she's a lot more useful than she used to be.

Google definitely takes a backseat on the iPhone 5. While it's still the search engine of choice in Safari, YouTube has been banished as a preloaded app, and Apple has replaced the Google Maps app with its own. We like the cleaner, friendlier look of the navigation screen in Apple's app when receiving turn-by-turn spoken directions (from Siri, natch). And although it's not terribly practical, the 3D flyovers of cities are gorgeous. It all goes downhill from there.

Where Google still rules is with its Street View feature and local transit directions. With iOS 6, you need to use a third-party app to know what subway to take to your next meeting. Worse, Apple's new Maps app has lots of outdated information and misspelled or misplaced locations. When we searched for Brio Tuscan Grille in a nearby mall, Maps returned a result that was for an animal hospital. Yikes.

On the plus side, there is a ton of other useful stuff in iOS 6, including Passbook for keeping everything from plane tickets to coupons in one app. We especially like Shared Photo Streams for sharing multiple photos with friends and family in a few clicks. Friends and family can then like or comment on your pic, just like Facebook.

Speaking of Facebook, the social network is now deeply woven into the OS, from contacts and calendar (be prepared to see a lot of birthdays) to the ability to post updates from Siri or Notification Center. In other words, Facebook has been elevated to the same status as Twitter.

Even with all of these enhancements, though, iOS 6 seems stuck in the past. The home screens are just as static as in 2007, whereas Windows Phone offers more dynamic live tiles and Android has a huge selection of widgets. Android also has the edge when it comes to easier access to settings, more sharing options and quicker multitasking.

For more on Apple's new mobile OS, see our full review of iOS 6.

Performance
The iPhone 4S certainly wasn't a slowpoke, but Apple ups the ante for the iPhone 5 with a new A6 processor. This chip promises up to double the overall performance and graphics power.

During our testing, the iPhone 5 was swifter than the iPhone 4S, though the performance advantage varied based on the task. For instance, the iPhone 5 opened the camera about a half second faster, but it fired up the "Trigger Fist" shooting game 6 seconds faster than the earlier model and "Lengend" (an Infinity Blade clone) loaded 10 seconds faster.

In most benchmark tests, the iPhone 5 demonstrated a sizable advantage. The device was 2.5X faster than the iPhone 4S in Geekbench, which measures overall performance. In Linpack, which gauges floating point computing power, the iPhone 5 was over 4X faster.

So what about graphics? When rendering multiple 3D cubes in the GLESView app, the iPhone 5 notched 59.3 fps, compared to 57.5 for the iPhone 4S (a modest difference). Then we tried the more comprehensive and demanding GLBenchmark app. The iPhone 5 scored 12 fps in the Trigonometric test, versus only 4.7 fps for the iPhone 4S.

Bottom line: the iPhone 4S is faster, but you'll notice the biggest difference when using apps that really tax the A6 chip, like console-quality games.

Over the course of our testing, we observed that the iPhone 5's backside became warm when using GPS and Playing games for more than 10 minutes. We'll update this review with specific temperature readings shortly.

4G LTE
The iPhone 5 is faster in a much important way. Yes, Apple fans finally get true 4G speed. The LTE chip inside this device integrates voice and data functions on a single chip, which saves space while also increasing efficiency.

As we've learned by using Android 4G LTE phones (as long as 18 months ago), having this tech on board boosts everything from Web surfing to downloading apps, music and large attachments. You can also make FaceTime calls over 4G LTE, though AT&T customers will need to sign up for a shared data plan to enjoy this perk.

Using the Speedtest.net app, the iPhone 5 averaged a very fast 16.2 Mbps on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. Upload speeds were just as impressive, at 9 Mbps. Both of these number exceed Verizon's claims. The device also loaded websites quickly, which will be a relief for those who have suffered with 3G iPhones for so long.

The iPhone 5 loaded the full desktop version of NYTimes.com in only 5.5 seconds, the mobile version of ESPN in 3 seconds, and mobile CNN.com in 5.5 seconds. Laptopmag.com loaded in just 5.2 seconds. In the same location, the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S III was slightly slower, loading all the same sites in 7.3, 5.9, 2.7 and 5.6 seconds, respectively.

Apps
Apple has done a nice job updating its apps for the iPhone 5's larger display. For instance, in the music app you can now see the song progress and timeline, and shuffle and repeat buttons, at the top of the screen. On the iPhone 4S you had to tap the display to see these options. And in the camera app you'll see a larger shutter button and a toggle for the video and camera that easier to activate because it's horizontal instead of vertical.

It's going to take a while for developers to update the more than 700,000 apps in the App Store, the iPhone 5 is off to a promising start. The store highlights separate sections for iPhone 5 games (34 and counting) and other apps (32 and counting) right on the Featured page.

Optimized titles of note include Galaxy on Fire 2 HD, Wild Blood, Sky Gamblers, Temple Run, and Asphalt 7: Heat. On the regular app front, high-profile choices include Facebook (which simply shows more content at once on the longer screen), CNN, Fliboard, Pinterest and MLB.com At Bat.

Camera
Although it has the same 8-megapixel resolution as before, Apple says the iPhone 5's camera now captures photos 40 percent faster and offers better low-light performance. Like Android-powered phones such as the Galaxy S III and HTC One X, you can also capture still images while recording video.

The coolest new camera feature of the iPhone 5 is also available on the iPhone 4S with iOS 6: panoramic shooting. Apple makes it pretty easy to compose sweeping landscapes, although you have to have a steady hand. The resulting photo is a whopping 28 megapixels.

We tested the image quality of the iPhone 5 versus the iPhone 4S by taking a shot of a motorcycle. The iPhone 5's image looked crisper and had better contrast, while the iPhone 4S' shot looked more washed out. Both images had plenty of detail, but the iPhone 5 photo had more detail when we zoomed in.

The iPhone 5 also trumped the Galaxy S III when we captured a shot of burnt orange flowers next to a pumpkin decoration. The iPhone 5 image wasn't quite as bright as we like, but it was clearer and the colors were more bold. The Samsung shot had a haze to it.

Nevertheless, other smartphone makers are innovating more in terms of camera features. The Nokia Lumia 920's PureView camera, for instance, lets you animate certain parts of the frame using a cool new Cinemagraph lens. And both the Glaxy S III and HTC One X have a burst shot mode, which the iPhone 5 lacks.

The iPhone 5's 1080p camcorder also impressed. A clip we shot of New York City traffic was smooth and detailed, without a hint of tearing or pixelation. The front HD FaceTime camera also did a better job of capturing our face indoors, with richer and warmer colors. Too bad the iPhone 5 picked up more wrinkles, too.

Battery Life
One of the reasons Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 4S didn't get 4G LTE was that he wasn't willing to compromise the design of the product. It would have also caused a major hit on battery life. The iPhone 5 has a slightly higher capacity battery of 1440 mAh (up from 1430 mAh) yet lasts longer on a charge than most 4G LTE phones.

In the LAPTOP Battery Test, which involves continuous surfing over 4G at 40 percent brightness, the iPhone 5 lasted 7 hours and 13 minutes. That's longer than the Samsung Galaxy S III (6:55) and over an hour longer than the category average. However, the Droid RAZR Maxx is still the endurance champ; it's 3,330 mAh battery lasted nearly 8.5 hours. We'll update this review with anecdotal battery life results shortly.

Call Quality
The iPhone 5's enhanced audio extends to phone calls and FaceTime calls, thanks to the inclusion of three microphones. You should also expect noise suppression. During a few test calls on Verizon's network, other callers said we came through clearly, and their voices sounded warm without that usual fuzziness. We also had no problem hearing a caller through the speakerphone with both windows down in a moving car.

Bottom Line
To say that the iPhone 5 is a highly polished version of the iPhone 4S is a back-handed compliment. Apple's sequel is simply the most well-rounded smartphone money can buy. It delivers all the upgrades iPhone owners were expecting--4G LTE, a bigger screen, better camera--inside a shockingly thin and light design that delivers long endurance. That's an accomplishment worthy of praise. Once you've held this device you'll be a believer. Even the most rabid Android fans should be impressed.

What surprises us is that Apple released a Maps app that clearly wasn't ready for primetime. Siri had its own bugs too at launch, but a voice assistant is nowhere near as critical a tool for users. We hope to see a significant Maps upgrade in short order.

Without question, there are other smartphones that do things better. The Samsung Galaxy S III has more innovative features, such as sharing via NFC, and its larger screen will simply be more inviting to some, despite the phone's girth. Ultimately, though, the iPhone 5 is the best smartphone for the masses. Apple continues to offer a better combination of design, apps, content, and ease of use than anyone else.

India launched World's Cheapest tablet -Aakash

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:53:00 +0000

Aakash’ is the cheapest tablet in the world!

It comes with a 7” resistive touch screen & runs on Android 2.2.

Powered by 366MHz + HD video co-processer.

Aakash has an in-built Wifi & 3g support.

The device comes with a 2GB storage memory, which can be extended up to 32GB.

With 256MB RAM, Aakash seems to be like a new ray of light to reach education in rural India.

Although it doesn't have GPRS which is seen as its shortcoming in addition to resistive touch.

There are 2 versions of the tablet:

- Aakash- Rs. 1200/- (student)

- Ubislate- Rs. 2999/- (commercial)

Samsung to launch their new RF, QX and NF notebook series

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:04:00 +0000

[Image courtesy: Engadget.com]

Samsung has announced their new three notebooks series. In this new series Samsung have introduced 6 notebooks. Out of these six, five are perfectly faceted for studying needs which means they are not too big, not too small, not too posh and not too humble. The sixth one is a bit lower than others and lacks some of the key features. This new family of notebooks from Samsung is however really appreciated as they have provided the most goodness yet kept the price under a thousand dollars.

The detailed specification is given below:

Samsung RF710 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.6GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M w/1GB dedicated memory
System memory: 4GB DDR3
Storage: 640GB HDD
Display: 17.3-inch LED, 1600 × 600
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: Li-Ion, up to 4.5hrs
Weight: 6.4lbs
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
MSRP: $1,099

Samsung RF510-S02 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.6GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M w/ 1GB dedicated memory
System memory: 4GB DDR3
Storage: 640GB HDD
Display: 15.6-inch LED, 1366 × 768
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: Li-Ion, up to 4.5hrs
Weight: 5.7lbs
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
MSRP: $1,079

Samsung RF510-S01 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.5GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M w/ 1GB dedicated memory
System memory: 4GB DDR3
Storage: 500GB HDD
Display: 15.6-inch LED, 1366 × 768
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: Li-Ion, up to 4.5hrs
Weight: 5.7lbs
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
MSRP: $939

Samsung QX410 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310M w/ 512MB dedicated memory
System memory: 4GB DDR3
Storage: 640GB HDD
Display: 14-inch LED, 1366 × 768
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi; WiMax
Battery: Li-Ion, up to 7hrs
Weight: 5lbs
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
MSRP: $929.99

Samsung NF210 specifications:

Processor: Intel Atom N455 @ 1.66GHz
Graphics: Intel GMA3150 integrated graphics
System memory: 1GB DDR3
Storage: 250GB HDD
Display: 10.1-inch LED, 1024 × 600
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Battery: Li-Ion, up to 14hrs
Weight: 2.97lbs
Operating system: Windows 7 Starter
MSRP: $ 379.99

Here comes Motorola Milestone 2- Better than Droid 2

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:14:00 +0000

Motorola Milestone will soon be releasing in Europe. It is a GSM version of previos smartphone from Motorola Droid 2 which is intended for the US market . Also it will be available in Germany but the date of its release is not confirmed yet.

Milestone 2 will be running Android 2.2.

It will have a 3.7" touch screen display with a resolution 854x480 pixels.

A 5 MP camera and QWERTY keyboard.

Also it contains a 1 GHz OMAP processor as well as 512 MB of RAM.

It will be having 8 GB of internal flash memory as well as a memory slot that can support upto 8GB microSD.

Other features are that it can be used as a WiFi access point

and it can record HD videos which was missing in Droid 2.

LG LU2300 (Android) Unveiled Officially

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:15:00 +0000

Now LG has entered into the Android “superphone” race (Nexus One, Motorola Droid, HTC EVO 4G, Samsung Galaxy S, etc etc) as LG’s LU2300 Android phone has officially been uncovered by LG UK. The 3.5 inch OLED screen is the main attraction of this Android phone, among other features. LG promises to “take Android to the next level”.

The official specs are as follows:

1GHz Snapdragon Processor
3.5-inch OLED Screen
Android 2.1
Sliding QWERTY keyboard
DivX 720p Support
WiFi, Mobile TV, a-GPS
5-megapixel camera w/geo-taggging

LG says that this device is aimed at the “serious” smartphone user.

LU2300 would be available in Korea in next month. LG has not confirmed when the device would be available in other markets. Which means that the speculations of the LG LU2300 to be released as LG Aloha C210 in other market continues.

via [TFTS]

Nokia gone Social Networking

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:53:00 +0000

The cellphone giant Nokia is again gonna hit the market with its new concept of Social Networking phone.
In this regard it has announced the launch its 3 new handsets-Nokia-C3, C5 and E5. All of these symbians phone have built-in social networking integration and have the full access to all the apps on the Ovi store.
What more is that a fully physical qwerty keyboard is also provided with all of these.

Nokia C3 is a power packed budget phone and would be the first series 40 featuring a QWERTY. The phone features WiFi, 2MP camera, 2.4″ screen, bluetooth, FM radio, 3.5mm headphone socket and microSD support upto 8GB. The phone comes pre-installed with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat. The phone provides one-click access to social networks like Facebook and Twitter. It will be available in Q2 2010 for a price of EUR 90 ($120) in three colors – golden white, slate grey and hot pink. Guess Nokia has decided to counter the cheap phones by Spice, Maxx, Videocon and Samsung with this one!

Nokia C6 features a 3.2″ touchscreen with a slide-out QWERTY (that IMO takes inspiration from the N97 in design.) The phone supports multiple e-mail accounts and social networking platforms. The phone also provides access to Facebook feeds on the homescreen. The specifications include WiFi b/g and quadband UMTS/HSPA, 5MP autofocus camera with flash, front-facing camera for video calls, FM radio, Bluetooth and A-GPS. C6 would support Nokia’s free walk and drive navigation. It will be available in Q2 2010 for EUR 220 ($299).

Nokia E5 would fit into the business series of the phone. The S60V5 phone would feature built in WiFi, A-GPS, HSPA, bluetooth and 5 megapixel camera. It also provides direct access to over 90% of world’s corporate e-mail through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. It too would feature Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation. It would be available in Q3 2010 for a price of EUR 180 ($245).

Well seems like Nokia trying to cope up in the race of social networking with brands like Samsung.

[image courtesy: onlygizmos.com]

Google's Nexus One- The i-Phone killer!

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:38:00 +0000

The internet giant Google has recently launched its product in cellphone market- Nexus One.

With this Google has officially entered the cellphone market with a big bang.

The much estimated and much awaited Google's phone has got just every to kill the Apple's

i-phone.

Following are its features:

Size and weight
Height
119mm
Width
59.8mm
Depth
11.5mm
Weight
130 grams w/battery
100g w/o battery
Display
3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen
800 x 480 pixels
100,000:1 typical contrast ratio
1ms typical response rate
Camera & Flash
5 megapixels
Autofocus from 6cm to infinity
2X digital zoom
LED flash
User can include location of photos from phone’s AGPS receiver
Video captured at 720x480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher, depending on lighting conditions
Cellular & Wireless
UMTS Band 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900)
HSDPA 7.2Mbps
HSUPA 2Mbps
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
A2DP stereo Bluetooth

Power and battery
Removable 1400 mAH battery
Charges at 480mA from USB, at 980mA from supplied charger
Talk time
Up to 10 hours on 2G
Up to 7 hours on 3G
Standby time
Up to 290 hours on 2G Up to 250 hours on 3G
Internet use
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 6.5 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback
Up to 7 hours
Audio playback
Up to 20 hours
Processor
Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz
Operating system
Android Mobile Technology Platform 2.1 (Eclair)
Capacity
512MB Flash
512MB RAM
4GB Micro SD Card (Expandable to 32 GB)
Location
Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) receiver
Cell tower and Wi-Fi positioning
Digital compass
Accelerometer

Also it will be sold just through internet and not be retailed.
Google Nexus One phone price in India:

For some reason we are sure that Google won’t follow Apple’s kind of pricing scheme with its phone. The preliminary information shows that it has enough goodies needed for a top level smartphone. We are not sure about the price at this time. However, if there’s Snapdragon,AMOLED touch screen, graphics processor and around 8-16 GB memory, theprice of Google phone Nexus One could be around 600-750USD. So that's approximately 30K-33K in India.

Samsung Corby-The Social Networking phone

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:19:00 +0000

Samsung has launched its new phone SAMSUNG CORBY S3650 focused on Social networking. The main and the most attractive feature is that it provides very easy access to social networking sites like facebook,myspace, orkut,twitter etc.

Moreover you can also watch the youtube videos as well as upload videos on youtube. Uploading pictures on flickr and picasa is also very easy.

Targetting to the youths, corby comes in very vibrant colours like Jamaican Yellow, Cupid Pink, Minimal White and Festival Orange.

Some other features include its Large 2.8-inch QVGA touch screen is ideal for watching online videos and connecting to social networking Web sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.
Also it is customizable with useful applications and widgets that move with drag-and-drop ease.

It supports "one finger zoom" to zoom in and out with one finger and "smart unlock" to unlock the phone and use the menu by drawing a letter on the screen.

And now if you are worrying about its price dont worry as its not too expensive keeping in view its mind blowing features and costs just about 190 USD.

Palm unveils another Smartphone Pixi

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:30:00 +0000

[Photo Credit: Palm]

It seems that Palm is in full mood to capatalize from the success of its previous smartphone Pre, as it is going to unveil its new smartphone Pixi on Wednesday.

Palm has mainly targetted the younger consumers other than those targetted by the Pre.

The new Palm Pixi will be longer but slimmer than the Palm Pre. It will support a smaller multi touchscreen,Qwerty keyboard and a 2MP camera. Although like Pre it will have an 8GB storage and GPS capabilties.

Moreover, in addition to a new Facebook application, the Pixi will also be able to integrate LinkedIn contacts and Yahoo contacts, calendar, and IM in a single view via Palm's Synergy feature.

With reference to Palm, Pixi is mainly boasting for its unique experience for those who want enhanced messaging and social networking in a design that lets them express their personal style. Although Pixi's price are not still reveiled by the company, but it is going to be less than that of Pre's ,says Palm.

LG BL40 Chocolate went official

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:01:00 +0000

[Credit: LG]

After a long queue of rumours about the sexy LG BL40 chocolate, the LG finally decided to make it official on Thursday.

I call it sexy for it has got those skinny looks. It is super sleek and long, giving an appearence of a universal remote. It has a seductive 21:9 touch screen display. The high-definition "Real VGA" LCD supports a 800x345 pixel resolution and boasts a cinema-like experience in your hand. Moreover it has a dual screen Ul which is able to display two different contents at the same time.

Well with reference to an LG press release, BL40 will cover the European market in September, while the other regions will have to wait for one month more.

NOKIA launched Linux based Smartphone N900

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:09:00 +0000

The Cell phone giant Nokia has again hit the market with its new product. This time Nokia has launched its new model N900 which is based on the company’s Linux-based maemo 5 Operating system.

The experts are looking convinced by the phones as it is said that this new smartphone will give company a good potential to compete in the smartphone market. Moreover it is estimated to be a close competitor with Apple's iPhone, Research in Modulation(RIMM),and the handset powered by google's endroid operating system.

The cell phone is certainly impressive with features like touch screen , slide out keyboard,mozilla browser, 5MP camera, upto 48GB of storage. Moreover Nokia N900 can run upto 12 applications at once;it can run adode flash which even the iPhone cant run.

It is estimated that within 12-18 months the demand for such maemo based smartphones will be generated by the company,which should motivate software developers to create new software applications for these devices.

NOKIA RX-5 Tablet Prototype

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:31:00 +0000

Nokia has introduced its new cell phone RX-5 .

Follwing are given its few features:-

5MP Carl Zeiss camera (2608 X 1966 resolution)

Screen resolution of 800X480 pixels

support for both chambers

FM transmitter and reciever

Accelerometer

WiFi b & g standards

Internal memory 128 MB DDR

Keyboard similar to N81 with some extra keys

Linux OS Based on Maema 5

Internet radio device-Muzee

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:35:00 +0000

It may look like your everyday USB flash drive. But this is no ordinary USB device; it's your ticket to any type of music from anywhere you want in the world. The MUZEE Internet Radio allows you to listen to over 13,000 radio stations from all over the world. Whether you have a thing for Asian music, you heard a great song while vacationing in Jamaica, or maybe you just want to listen to a ball game on the East Coast, simply plug the MUZEE into the USB port of any internet connected computer. With the use of a simple interface, the MUZEE Internet Radio gives you the option of searching for radio stations by keyword, genre, country, or radio station. If you find something you like you can save the station or even record the songs to your PC. So what does that mean for you? It's like getting free music that you can listen to or download anywhere. There are no download or subscription fees with the MUZEE Internet Radio, just access to all of your favorite music from over 210 different

Low -Energy Computer Aleutia E2

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:15:00 +0000

You turn the lights off when you leave a room. You open your windows when it's nice out so you don't have to run the air conditioner. And there are probably numerous other things you do around your house so you can save energy and money on your electric bill. But do you turn your computer off every night? Now you don't have to worry about shutting down your PC every night to conserve energy with this Low-Energy Computer.

Most computers use a surprising 300-500 watts of power just to run. But this new energy saving model, the Aleutia E2, was designed to use only 8 watts of power, that's less than most light bulbs! So how is this possible and why don't all computer manufacturers product energy saving models? Well, it's possible because the Low-Energy Computer uses energy efficient memory such as solid-state memory cards as opposed to hard drives. However in turn for being more environmentally friendly, this small computer only runs at 500 MHz with 1 GB RAM. It's not capable of running things like Google Earth or YouTube but is very resourceful for word processing, emailing, and surfing the net.

The Low-Energy Aleutia E2 is only about the size of two decks of cards (4.5"x4.5"x1.4") and only weighs 500 grams. Despite its small size is virtually indestructible being made with an aluminum case and no moving parts to break off. Another added feature is that it will attach to the back off many LCD monitors so it won't be in the way.

So if you're looking for a ways to go green and maybe save on your energy costs then a Low-Energy Computer may be just the thing for you.

Alienware MJ-12 m7700a

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:28:00 +0000

If you have never heard of Alienware computers then you have been missing out. Alienware builds some of the best performing computers you will find anywhere. These are definitely not your average Dell or HP computers and laptops. They are built to look cool as well as perform. They build just about any type of computer and laptop you could want but their real bread and butter are their gaming PCs.

The MJ-12 m7700a is basically a full blown desktop packed in to a laptop case. It features dual-core AMD Opteron and Athlon 64 FX-60 processors to handle any task you can throw at it. It has a PCI Express-powered NVIDIA Quadro graphics card for all the latest games. The MJ-12 m7700 will support dual SATA drives in RAID configurations. We are talking over 200GB of hard drive space in this bad boy. But that is not all, this laptop also supports dual optical drives so you can have a CD-RW/DVD and a DVD R/W in this baby. A 17 inch WideUXGA 1920x1200 or WideXGA+ 1440x900 LCD is available and front stereo speakers allow you to hear all the action. This laptop is definitely not for users who are looking for a light compact laptop. Its starting weight is 10lbs and increases as you load it up with all the features.

FUJI launches world's 1st 3D Camera

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:02:00 +0000

Fujifilm have announced plans to sell a 3D digital camera - and here is the prototype here- the camera features 2 lenses, 2 sensors, and a 2.8" 3D screen on the back. The camera was a 6 megapixel model, records videos in 3D and should be available next year.

"Fujifilm today announces a radical departure from current imaging systems with the development of a completely new, real image system (3D digital camera, 3D digital photo frame, 3D print) that marks a complete break from previous attempts to introduce this technology."

iKaraoke for iPod

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Everyone loves karaoke, well maybe not everyone. But with this cool gadget you’ll be able sing along to your favorite tunes without having to worry about the pressure of the crowd. iKaraoke is an amazing accessory for your iPod that will give you the chance to be the lead singer in all of your favorite music.

All you need to do is hook your iPod up to your stereo system using the line-in cable attached. Then with the flip of a button the iKaraoke silences the frequency that contains the lead vocals of any song, leaving only the background music for you to sing along.

The iKaraoke also includes a slender microphone to sing into so you feel just like a star. And if you feel like you’re not ready to sing the entire song alone you can press a button and the lead vocals will drop back in. The iKaraoke also allows you to pause and scan forward and backward.

So whether you love rap, rock, 80’s or oldies, you can sing whatever you want whenever you want with this fun and innovative iPod gadget.

LG Chocolate KG800

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:48:00 +0000

If you're looking for a phone that is stylish and sophisticated as well as functional, the LG Chocolate KG800 is the perfect phone for you. Its appearance makes it one of the most unique and luxurious phones on the market. At first glance you will notice that the exterior of the phone is a glowing red touch pad. This touch pad is heat sensitive and glows when active. It allows you to guide your way through menus and functions even before you slide it open. However, since it is activated only by a warm touch it will never be turned on by items in your purse or pocket.

After you've been amazed by the stunning exterior of the LG Chocolate KG800 you will definitely want to look further at all the exciting interior features the phone has to offer. You will first notice the 256,000 color, 176x220 TFT LCD screen. The KG800 gives you the capability to customize your screen's display with photos or wallpaper and it is also used as a viewfinder for the 1.3 mega pixel camera.

Speaking of cameras, the LG Chocolate's camera has a flash, 4x digital zoom, and will take pictures at an amazing size of 1280x960. Once you've taken all those pictures you'll be able to store them right on your phone in a photo album or send them to all your friends. You can also store videos and music on your sleek KG800. The music player supports MP3 files that can be set as ring tones or just provide tunes on the go. If there's anything else you want to store on your phone, the LG Chocolate can be connected to your PC with the included USB cable. You’ll be able to drag and drop most types of files into the 128 mb of internal memory, including music, photos, and videos.

And if you're not impressed already the LG Chocolate KG800 uses Java technology so you can access all the latest games and applications and it also allows you to send and receive emails. And of course it features wireless Bluetooth technology. The KG800 even comes in a variety of colors to fit your style preference. So if you're looking for a stylish and functional phone that everyone will notice, get the unique LG Chocolate KG800 today!

BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:42:00 +0000

The newest addition to the world of BlackBerry, Cingular brings us the BlackBerry 8800. You will have a phone, a palm, and virtually a whole computer at your fingertips with the new BlackBerry 8800. Like many BlackBerry phones before it, this cell phone will help you stay organized and informed but will also give you some new incredible features that make it one of the most advanced phones on the market.

The BlackBerry 8800 is ultra thin and stylish with a full QWERTY keyboard. New to the BlackBerry is a built-in Global Positioning System with BlackBerry Maps so you will never get lost when you're on the go for business or meeting friends at a new restaurant. Another awesome new feature that makes the BlackBerry 8800 a must have is the easy-to-use trackball navigation for finding all the information you need in a smooth, quick fashion. You'll also be able to navigate through your organizer, web browser, email, and instant messaging quickly and easily.

What else makes the BlackBerry 8800 a must have? Of course it has all of the features you need in a phone including speakerphone and text messaging but you will also get Bluetooth capability, voice activated dialing and one button Push to Talk. And you'll never miss anything when you're away because all your work and personal email can be pushed directly to your BlackBerry. For some extra added bonuses your BlackBerry 8800 supports expandable MicroSD memory, allows you to get some incredible ring tones, and you can enjoy music, video, and photos on its multi-media player.

So if you're on the go and need information at your fingertips, you won't want to be without the amazing new BlackBerry 8800.

NOKIA N92

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:29:00 +0000

This digital-tv enabled handset makes watching tv on your cellphone a true experience! Quality is excellent with its QVGA LCD screen. Supported are 802.11g, bluetooth 2.0 and UPnP.

This cell is quite heavy and big, but with all these features packed, it's truly an amazing cellphone. It has an internal memory of 90M but cards upto 1GB are available.

HTC TouchPro By T-mobile coming this August

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:01:00 +0000

T-Mobile will be lining up HTC’s Touch Pro2 on 12 of August. This powerful yet stylish business-class device is pretty much similar to many other high end smartphones in the market, where it boasts an intuitive touchscreen display and a user interface that makes it a snap for customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected and informed at all times - subject to battery life, of course, as these kinds of high end devices tend to sap battery power like nobody’s business. Folks who want to pick up the HTC Touch Pro2 in mocha finish from T-Mobile can do so from August 12 onwards.

MiLi Universal charger By BeamBox

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:59:00 +0000

BeamBox is now offering something that most gadget lovers would find useful - the MiLi universal charger. This palm-sized block can be used virtually anywhere in the world that has a power plug, since it features interchangeable US, UK, Australian and European plug adapters alongside a flip-out in-car plug that offers further charging options thanks to a couple of USB ports. Seeing that this is all you need and can be used worldwide, it makes sense for the MiLi to play nice with 12-24V DC power or 100-240V AC power. Apart from that, there is also the inclusion of over-current and short-circuit protection for added safety. If you’re interested in picking this up, you can choose from 9 various colors, where the pre-order is going fro $37/£20.

eBook reader SNE-50K By Samsung

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Samsung has launched their latest eBook reader SNE-50K in the south Korean market. The SNE-50K ebook reader is an ultrathin, 9mm thick device which only weighs in at 6.5 ounces. Its also got a large 5-inch touchscreen display and a 512MB internal storage. However, a major downside is that the SNE-50K has neither Wi-Fi or 3G connectivity functions.

Philips iPhone Wake-up light

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:44:00 +0000

Phillips is hoping to make waking up a more pleasant experience with their new HF3490 Wake up light. The device increases intensity over 20 intervals to ease sleepers into the waking world. For those that require more of a jolt, the alarm also comes with four preset nature sounds and an iPod/ iPhone dock to add some aural stimulation.

The Wake-up Light isn't just good for getting out of bed, but can help users drift off to sleep as well; there is "dusk simulation" mode that gradually dims the light and sounds to send users to the dream world. The Wake-up Light ships on August 22, but it can be pre- ordered now for $199.

Sunpower mobile fone By Motorola

noreply@blogger.com (Miraz Zaidi) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:12:00 +0000

ll of todays cell phones are equipped with a rechargeable battery. One of the most important features is how long your battery will hold, both while you are using the phone and while it is on stand-by.

And don’t you hate it when it runs off exactly when your boss wanted to call you about that promotion, or when that party you had to go to was canceled but your phone was dead so you ended up being the goose?

Well, apparently these kind of things happened also to the guys from Motorola, because they decided to develop the first cell-phone that is rechargeable on solar energy. Well it seems like this phone recharges itself taking energy from the sun through his LCD screen. Not to mention that alternative energy sources such as solar energy are the energy sources of the future. It sounds like Motorola have bought themselves place there.