Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
This is one seriously nice looking mobile device. Slashgear has posted a number of images of the device which can be checked out at the link below. HTC have created some excellent devices in the past and according to the spec sheet we are in for a treat with this device.
Via: SlashGear
VTech is launching some regular landline phones with internet connectivity. However, this does not mean that they have VoIP capabilities but rather have a built in internet browser which can pull down information from services such as weather, news and horoscopes. The phones are cordless and use DECT 6.0 which means they do not interfere with your home wireless networks.
The phone is the ip8300 and will cost around 130 dollars.
Via: Engadget
The phone scope is a small telescopic lens for your mobile phone. You attach it over the regular lens and can get some seriously close up shots. The lens can help deliver a 6x optical zoom which is not bad at all for it’s nice small compact design.
Via: Gizmodo
So who was it who coined the term iPhone and said that Apple would be launching it soon? Well… there is a small problem. Apple does not actually own the iPhone trademark. It belongs to Cisco who registered it back in the 90s. They tradmarked little i big P hone (iPhone) and it seems that Cisco will be bringing out it’s own range of VoIP products.
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LG have create a very nice looking MP3 player. It looks like an older shuffle, but with more sleek looks and seems to take inspiration from the LG chocolate series of phones. It is available in memory sizes up to 2Gb, 3 colour LED’s, the USB connector is retractable and it supports OGG. It looks like it is only available over in Asia, but we are hoping to see it hit Europe because of how good this thing looks.
Via: Engadget
VpIP is becoming more and more integrated with our day to day lives. I can access VoIP from my cell phone, I have a VoIP phone on my desk in the office and my home phone is also VoIP. Voice over IP has changed the way that calls can be made and has allowed us easier access to speak to those who are far away for next to nothing and in some cases for free. We can carry our home phone around anywhere in the world and as long as you can find an internet connection then people can keep in touch with you as though you are next door to them.
As VoIP becomes more popular, more and more research is done to make those internet calls more reliable, clearer to give you the best experience. Why would they do this though? Well… if they didnt then we would all stick to our regular and reliable land line phones and never progress.
Skype is now offering a video phone. The compression technology and higher bandwidth availabilities can now allow us to communicate more clearly with video. 3J communications have put both Skype and video calls in to the Skype Video Phone. The video phone allows for a frame rate of 30fps running at 320 x 240 pixels. The phone has the camera built in so that a web cam is not needed as an extra feature. Any call that senses the camera will trigger it automatically. I seriously hope that this is an option and not an item that you cannot switch off 🙂
With it being a Skype certified phone it allows for the basics like your contact list, SkypeOut, echo cancellation for handsfree (and camera) operation. The conversation is full duplex which stops the annoying breaks in conversation when another noise in the background is heard.
The Skype video phone is packaged at just 56.88 dollars and can be used with Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger.
Via: Coolest-Gadets
LG have come up with another nice phone. It’s slim and looks great. The phone appears to have a touch screen and slashgear believe it could form part of the chocolate range of phones which we have been seeing recently. The phone has 2 physocal buttons. More photos of this phone can be found over at SlashGear.
Via: SlashGear
Sony Ericsson create some amazing phones. This concept phone is no exception and looks very classic. It has a slim body which Sony is known for and is about the size of a credit card. The phone is likely to make it to production which is good to hear. The phone will come with an OLED touch screen and keypad.
Exciting times are still ahead with technology getting smaller. No doubt in a few years time you will be able to carry everything you need in the 1 device. We are getting there now, but I still find that web browsing and a few other features are still not quite suited to a smaller screen. Maybe one day 🙂
Via: UberGizmo
The SolarPort is a mobile charger that gets it’s power from the sun. This is very handy for situations where you have no way of powering your device. It does take time to charge a device as it’s not got as much kick as a mains connection, but it can come in handy for those situations where you really need power. It’s about the size of a VHS video cassette and devices can connect via USB. There is an option for a generic connection for those devices not USB compatible.
The solarport costs 119 dollars and has a connection for charging rechargable AA batteries also. It can be set to charge at either 6v or 12v.
Via: UberGizmo
With all the recent iPod hype around at the moment with the iPod phone, it seems like we are in for some good things from this company in 2007. RegHardware mentioned that Apple are planning 3 new models for next year and one of these will be a 16Gb flash memory player. A long awaited wide screen is in the pipe line (the video centric one).
Via: TechEBlog
Samsung and SAIT have introduced the worlds smallest fuel cell charger. This is another great step forwards in fuel cell technology which is a great source of power for mobile users. The fuel cell charger is 5mm thich and small enough to be able to carry around and can provide power for your mobile should it run out of juice. The fuel cell works by using fuel and as long as you have a source of fuel then it will keep pumping out a steady 2W of electricity.
Fuel cell’s seem like they will be the way forwards. The fuel seems cheap enough and provides instant power when needed.
Via: OhGizmo
Nokia are launching 2 new phones in to the crowd for the talk and text type users. The Nokia 1325 and Nokia 1265 will be due out soon. These phones are targetted towards the users who use their phone for the basics which are talking and texting and will serve as entry level in to CDMA. The Nokia 1325 offers some great functionality in to it’s slim form factor. It has a 64k colour screen and can be personalised with wallpapers and be used hands free. The 1325 can store 400 contacts and 150 sms messages. It has a talk time of 3.5 hours with 6.5 days of standby time. It weighs 71g and should be available in China, Asia-Pacific, Middle East Africa and Latin America with in the next few months.
The Nokia 1265 has predictive text and 32 polyphonic MIDI capabilities. The screen is black and white and talk time is the same as the above which is 3.5 hours talk and 6.5 days of stand by. The basic features which seem to take us back 8 years (but with CDMA) will be more affordable and entry level type phones.
Via: Nokia
