Nokia 6500 Classic

Now that Nokia has officially found their way into the slim cell phone market, they're attacking it head on with some of their best offerings to date. The Finnish mobile phone maker has just announced the slim 6500 Classic and the 6500 Slide, both of which feature 3G support.

Targeted at the mid-range market, the Nokia 6500 Classic comes with a large, ergonomic keypad, as well as 1GB of internal memory, S40 interface, integrated media player, 2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, and a microUSB port. Best of all, the whole anodized aluminum package is a mere 9.5mm thick.

Exciting New Cordless Headphone, specially for Shuffle!

How cool is this? A headphone that's perfect for iPod shuffle, the Monster iFreePlay. Now this is truly wireless/cordless. It just make sense to fit a shuffle up there, since you don't need to look at what's currently plays, coz it doesn't have any screen!

Well of course you can fit in any other audio device too, just that you might need to get a jack-converter for it. But what would be funny tho, imagine sticking an iPod video up there, that'll be weird and heavy! The price should be around RM150-200++.

Wow to the world's slimmest Notebook!

Introducing, the Intel Mobile Metro Notebook -- co-created with Ziba Design -- measures just 0.7 inches and barely moves the needle on the scale at a mere 2.25 pounds, that's less than 1kg fyi.

The prototype laptop hasn't received any official technical specifications yet, but Intel promises that they will fatten her up without actually fattening her up, plopping in their speediest and most efficient components. The chassis is a champagne-toned magnesium, whereas the magnetically attached folder "will be available in different fashion colors." The folder is used to charge the lappy without wires and it looks like it has a secondary color display for the whole Vista Sideshow dance too.

It will also come with WiFi, EVDO, WiMAX, a flash memory hard drive, and beautiful gold accents. They're even claiming a battery life of, get this, 14 freaking hours. The best part is that the Intel Mobile Metro Notebook could be ready for consumer consumption as early as the end of this year. But it won't be cheap.

8GB Nokia N81!

Check out the latest Nokia N81's specs. It has 8GB of memory! Imagine that memory size in device that small. As usual it have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. Talk and surf capabilities incorporate 3G, EDGE, and HSDPA.

So as a 3G phone it has 2 cameras, a 2.0 Megapixel and CIF. It has a music player, which can play up to 12.5 hours. Dedicated music and gaming keys, which suggests one-touch. It also has a navigation wheel.

Pricewise, I think it's definately above RM3k!

Canon HR10 HD Camcorder

Canon's new HR10 HD Camcorder is certainly one of the easiest ways yet for the home consumer to capture HD video. Can record up to a full 1920x1080 resolution and put the results directly onto a mini DVD that can be viewed on a Blu-Ray or AVCHD compatible DVD player. The 2.7 inch LCD is viewable from a full 135 degrees off-center and has a much better color range than what we are used to. The camera is due this year, and the price will be pricey!

Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712

Altec Lansing has announced its Altec Lansing inMotion iMV712, an elegant, all exclusive for 'iPod Video'. This dock comes with 8.5" inch display and 4" inch subwoofer, which make the iPod Video all for the better entertainment system. It also claims to give you a 'concert-like sound and a true cinematic video experience', but I've yet to try it first, since I haven't seen any yet in Malaysia. They said this is not like the average dock speaker, as it's fitted also with Altec Lansing SFX (Stereo Field Expander), a technology that makes the speakers sound further apart than they actually are. I think the going price is about RM1200++.

A Shuffle with display?

Imagine an iPod but with a display. Matthias Lange has taken the 'clip' idea from the iPod and put a little display on it, which at the end, in my opinion looks a like 'pager'. But anyhow, it has a curvy design which fits perfectly on your pocket. While the orange bits make it more appealing.
Not sure about when it's coming out or how much it cost, but this Pocket MP3 is definitely in my wish list.

Microsoft Silverlight

Today, Microsoft announced the first public versions of its Silverlight application for creating and experiencing rich, interactive applications online. There are two different versions of the cross-browser plug-in: Silverlight 1.0 beta (download for Windows or Mac) and Silverlight 1.1 alpha (download for Windows or Mac).

The big difference between 1.0 beta and 1.1 alpha versions is that the 1.1 alpha allows developers to create Silverlight applications using .NET technologies such as C#. If you don't care much about that new advancement, you probably won't be too excited about some of the sample Silverlight applications that have been created.

To be fair, the downloads of the client only went public today, but the Silverlight gallery of applications is quite slim--eight for the 1.0 beta and seven for the 1.1 alpha, several of which are identical. The two that jumped out at me were the Grand Piano (for 1.0 beta) and Chess (for 1.1 alpha) applications. Grand Piano lets you play a full octave of a virtual piano via keyboard or mouse, and Chess provides a gaming environment with pluggable AI and two gameplay algorithms in both C# and JavaScript.

Samsung i400 Slider Phone.. Slim, Sexy & Smart

Let's see here. On the surface, the newly announced i400 looks like any other sexy Samsung phone with its slim profile and sliding form factor, but delve a little deeper and you'll discover that this isn't just any phone. It's a smartphone.

Powered by Symbian S60, the Samsung SGH-i400 has the same undeniable appeal as the Ultra Edition series, but it's also got a heck of a lot more functionality to it, thanks to the Symbian-ness. You also get all the latest toys like a 2-megapixel camera, music keys, stereo speakers, a 2.3-inch QVGA display, Bluetooth 2.0 (with A2DP), GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and a microSD expansion slot good for up to 4GB of extra space.

Sony Walkman goes Drag & Drop

Some people have avoided getting a Sony MP3 player because of the dreaded SonicStage software that is required to transfer music to and from their portable devices. With the Sony B100 Walkman, however, you will be able to cast SonicStage aside in favor of good ol' drag-and-drop.

It hasn't been confirmed, but it appears that the B100 will show up via USB Mass Storage, allowing you to plunk in your musical content without having to go through that hideous SonicStage filter. what's more, the B100 will handle MP3s, non-DRM WMAs, and possibly even AAC. They might even abandon ATRAC while they're at it.

No word on price or availability, but Sony might actually make some headway against you-know-who with this development.

Getting Compaq V3000TU series

If you ever consider to get a laptop, in particularly the Compaq V3000TU series, here are few thing you should know.
I just bought a Compaq v3204TU, a Centrino Core 2 Duo (1.66GHz), although I wanted the AMD Turion version, but since it's not in stock, I just have to go by Intel. Well so far I'm quite satisfied with it. But the default RAM is 512MB and the machine is loaded with Windows Vista Home Basic and people! If they say the minimum requirement is 512MB, it's not true. It's running very slow and the UI are jerky!
I had to up my RAM to another 512MB to make it a 1GB, then only the Vista are to run smoothly. It did make a huge different, I can't wait to up it 2GB next month. I found a shop that's selling the 1GB RAM at RM160, it could go cheaper I think. Another thing to get is the Cooling Pad. The harddisk is located at the front near where your palm is going to rest, and it gets heaty quite fast. There's also a nice cool Compaq 'Quick Media Button', but it makes a tick sound which you can't turn off.
Anyway, for the price of RM3299 for this machine, I think it's worth it, aside upgrading the RAM. Check out the spec at NotebookReview.com

Sirocco Gold

Nokia has recently unveiled an absolute beauty, the stunning Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold. Combining highly desired communication devices with organic designs inspired by surfaces found in nature, the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold pays attention to details and selection of materials. Fine white gold accents enhance the 18-carat gold plating while the sapphire-coated, scratch-resistant glass display helps to ensure that the beauty of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold endures.

The crafting of each Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold draws from techniques by watchmakers and jewelers. A smooth sliding mechanism reveals a high-resolution camera (2.0-megapixel) and the intuitive and ergonomic keypad. Further highlights of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold include a color screen (up to 262K-colors), and a wide array of messaging functionalities. The Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold is also complemented by a coordinating desk stand and color-matching Bluetooth headset.

Mobile Innovation Meets Avant-Garde Design

Prada is a widely recognized Italian label usually associated with luxurious fashions. Now in collaboration with LG, we have a new phone model KE850, more commonly referred to as the Prada phone.

The unique thing is that it's the first completely touch screen mobile phone. LG and PRADA have worked closely together on every aspect of the product, from handset development to marketing combining the attention to detail and uncompromising quality of PRADA design with the trademark technological innovation of LG mobile.

PRADA’s involvement extends beyond exterior aesthetics to the key elements of the user experience such as the advanced touch interface, ring tones, pre-loaded content, mobile phone accessories and the exclusive leather case, inspired by the classic Italian craftsmen tradition.

The PRADA Phone by LG introduces the world’s first advanced touch interface which eliminates the conventional keypad making the overall usage experience a highly tactile one. An extra wide LCD screen maximizes visual impact, allowing the user to benefit from several key features of the phone, including the 2 megapixel camera featuring Schneider-Kreuznach lens, video player and document viewer capacity. Above all, these features contribute to the phone’s beautifully sleek and simplistic appearance.

Glowing icons on the face of the phone disappear when not in use to reveal a pure, un-adulterated black exterior. The phone is ultra thin (just 12 mm), nonetheless it hosts an array of additional multimedia functions, including an MP3 player and a music multitasking function for messaging. It also boasts an external memory slot, allowing the user to increase memory capacity for images, music and film clips.

Check out the website at: www.pradaphonebylg.com

Sony Ericsson goes green with W999i.

You know that Sony Ericsson are entering the 'Skinny' phone market, but what you didn't know that they have change their feel from Orange to Green. Well, its not a bad taste, after all green is my favorite color.

W999i is the latest Walkman edition from them, judging from the series number, will this be the last one? This model is 12.5mm thick. It also combines the the same SureType-like keyboard as the business oriented M600. Other than that it has the same 2.0 Megapixel camera, 2.4-inch color display and high-speed HSDPA connectivity.

Sony Ericcson's New W880i Commercial - “It’s Romantic”

Sony released their latest Walkman™ phone, W880i, it's weird to look at for the first time, but after awhile you'll fall for its simplicity design. I like the black ones especially. Did I say it's slim too? Just like a candy bar. I think it's one of the slimmest 3G phones available. You have to watch the commercial, it's pretty romantic.

HP Pavilion

Yap, if you planning to get a PC, but you are that kinda person who looks for a branded 1. Then my advice is, bevery careful with what you choose.Take for example this HP Paviliona5000 series from HP. Yap, it looksvery cool…. Equip with Intel Core 2Duo CPU, shiny case, cooldesign, “SATA DVD Writer”, SATA HardDisk, and it comes with Windows Vistatoo. WOW! Windows Vista!!! Ok, the nightmare with this HP Series is that, let say you have a program that don’t support Windows Vista. Surely you willsay, “Ok, I’ll just install Windows XP lor or any older version”. Hehehe…Yap, that’s easy right? Try check this site from HP

You won’t find Windows XP orany older version of Windows driver there sir. Try compatible driver? Hehehe yeah, try Google, Yahoo, or anysearch engine, hope you can find it. Oh ya, just now I mentioned it used SATA DVD Writer right? You won’t be able to install anything from your CD if you don’t have the motherboard SATA RAID driver. You have to install the motherboard SATA RAID driver then you can use the DVD Writer drive. Not only that how about your graphic driver,sound driver, chipset driver, and all? What a waste huh? I wonder why HP doing this while Vista is still in its early release stage. So, when you are planning to get any PC’s thingy.Please do some research ok? Don’t regret it later. You can make a different. Hehehe… Aight, cheers!!!

Extreme Speed

Apple introduced their latest Mac Pro machine. And claimed that it has raised the bar, the world's first 3.0GHz, 8-core Intel Xeon-based Mac Pro.

You can actually opt to from 8 core to 4 and this baby runs 2x faster than the Power Mac G5 Quad. Price now ranges from RM 8,700++ to RM 13,000++ depending on the specs you choose.

Dig this? Visit Apple Mac Pro for more info.

Gorillapod!

Another great news for those 'cam-whores' a.k.a service photographers, it's the Gorillapod. It has flexible joints that allows you to basically rotate and bend 360º into any shape. It can grib almost anything you can think of. Gorillapod is lightweight, compact, bendable, wrappable and very easy to carry. You may also wrap it around your neck for fashion purpose *cough*. Price ranges from RM79-RM150, as it comes with 3 different types, Gorillapod Original, Gorillapod SLR and Gorillapod SLR Zoom. Shop it at ThinkGeek.com

Gadget Holsters

If the idea of being Batman, Han Solo, or just a gadget slinging office worker fills your mind, you'll want to check out the gadget shoulder holster (RM175++) and gadget hip holster (RM200++). Both holsters allow you to strap on your cell phone, iPod, pocket calculator and about anything else in true geek goodness. They're also good for holding at quick draw things like your keys, a pen and mouth spray.

Reef Dram Sandle

Reef came out with Reef Dram Sandal (RM150++). Not content to simply open alcoholic beverages, the Dram includes a polyurethane encapsulated flask in the heel, good for smuggling liquor into pretty much any event, but maybe not the night clubs as most of em' doesn't allow slippers!

Bench of the Future!

Seriously love this Drift-Bench, but sadly it comes in at a very high price RM45500, fooo! But it does have some cool constructions, with the curved bench being made from dark stained beech.

Polk Audio MiDock10

The Polk MiDock10 uses two 3.25-inch full-range drivers with a ported enclosure to produce big sound, and includes an auxiliary port for other inputs, a headphone jack, and a connector to keep your 'Pod connected to your computer while it's in the MiDock10. It also charges the iPod while playing, and will run off wall power or eight C-cell batteries. Built-in handles and a stylish black finish add to what is already an attractive system for the price.

Levitating Desktop Globe

Now you can watch the world the way it was meant to be seen. It uses an electromagnet and computerize sensor which allows you to pass your hand above or below the globe without stoppage in floating. I wouldn't mind to have this on my very own office desk.

Check it out here

Privacy Screen Protector for iPod

For those who don't like sharing their screen with other people while watching a movie, photos or just too embarrased to show the current music you're playing, here's just the thing for you, the iPod Video Privacy Screen by iStyles. Price are at about RM35, almost the same price as average screen protector you get on the market now. Of course it's only ideal for the iPod video.

While it may protect you from people beside you (who probably thinks you're crazy for laughing at blank screen), it still won't stop people from behind you!

Digital WiFi Detector

Okay, previously we had a 'Bunny' that feeds on WiFi. Now there's a Digital WiFi dog sniffer. Hmm I mean Digital WiFi Detector.

How many of you find it troublesome trying to locate a WiFi hotspot by trying to switch on your Laptop especially, having to need to load your OS for 5 minutes and then only you can check for connections. But with this little gadget, all you need is to switch it on and it'll start sniffing for WiFi hotspots.

Your typical WiFi detector will only show the presence of a signal and relative signal strength - not very helpful. This Digital WiFi Detector has a backlit LCD screen that provides information on signal availability and strength as well as essential network information, including SSID, security status and channel. When multiple networks are present, the LCD will allow you to scroll through information for each network. It also Identifies 802.11b and 802.11g networks.

Currently you can get it at ThinkGeek.com for about RM250++ ($69.99). I do think it's pricey, but hey it's very useful if you're always constantly on the need of WiFi connections, just like our Nabaztag Bunny. Eventually Taiwan or China will probably produce one this and sell it cheaper.

Walkman Phone with Style

Sony Ericsson has recently introduced a new member of the Walkman Phone family, the sleek W660i. The new phone emphasizes on style and design, obviously aiming at the fashion-conscious young adults. Coming in two gorgeous colours, Record Black and Rose Red, the W660i just screams for attention.

W660i has the same basic features and good sound quality like the rest of the Walkman phone family. Bundled with 512mb Memory Stick Micro, you get to keep a sizable music collections. The phone comes with a 2.0 megapixels camera, and what's even cooler, is that it has picture blogging capability, a function that lets you take a picture and send it straight to a live blog! Great for bloggers. :)

Speaking of the camera, I can't stop but drool over the beautiful motif on the Rose Red version. Still personally, I prefer the black and gold combo.

The new W660i will be available soon.

Can't wait to get my hands on it!

MP3-player Sony S700 Series

I seem to be researching a lot in non-ipod gadget out on the market that's small and has FM Tuner built-in. This nifty little gadget caught my eye recently. It's the Sony S700 Walkman series. Currently available in 1/2/4 GB storage.

The player builds on flash-memory, comes with a color OLED display and an FM-tuner. Apart from all that it has another highlight that characterizes this offering against the backdrop of the market. To be precise, this feature has nothing to do with the player itself – it is the bundled noise cancelling headphones. Such “frills” are not a rare occasion among clip-on and over-band type headsets, but the in-ear “form-factor” presence of this system is an utterly crucial and newsworthy fact.

The fact is, metal in the chassis of just about any device coming from the family of personal electronics adds a few points to its appeal automatically. Luckily, it seems, Sony is also aware of that. And what is more, they regularly apply this knowledge to the line-up. Hence, the S705F utilizes some metal as well, specifically its chrome-coated metal / plastic in the construction ratio is almost 50/50.



only one word to describe it.....kewwll.
more info at mobile-review.com

USB Cannon

Bored in the office? Feel like shooting someone? How about a USB Cannon, which you can aim and shoot up to about 10 feet from you PC! It has cool sound effects (not like I've heard it before tho).

It's not only fun to play with, but just imagine the whole office having 1 each at their desk and soon you know your 'Boss' might just fire you. Anyway, visit vat19.com and get one for yourself, while I'm still hoping for freebie for writing this up. Current price is RM120 ($34.95).

Quik Pod

For those 'cam-whore' or rather the one who like to do 'self-service' photography, check out 'Quik Pod'. It allows you hold camera or camcoder at a distance so you can take a proper picture of yourself or partner.

Available at iwantoneofthose at about RM125

Xbox 360 is Still Number 1

The Xbox 360 is till number 1 before Wii and PS3. I suppose the 1 year head-start is an advantage.

The latest estimated U.S retail sales numbers of market research company NPD group show:

1. Xbox 360, 5.1 million
2. Nintendo Wii, 1.9 million
3. Sony PS3, 1.1 million

With numbers like that, Sony is not making any gains on Microsoft anytime soon as analyst calls a price-cut for the PS3 critical for success.

via: I4U

Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile PC

The new Samsung Q1 UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC). The compact device is packed with integrated thumb buttons, smaller form factor than the Q1, lighter weight, 1,024x600px resolution, HSDPA, 60GB disk, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs Vista Home Premium, and many other things that you'd expect from a Laptop.

It's definitely has touch screen display and the best part is also the VoIP with Twin Array microphone, what does this mean? Check out the website at Samsung to get better details and understanding.

Humping Dog Thumbdrive

Want something new for your USB thumbdrive? Well, it started of with the infamous USB humping dog, which is nothing but an accessory for your computer and does nothing but humps.

So what happen was, a modder took apart the Humping dog and added a Flash Memory to it. But the initial plan was just to embed it inside the dog, but he found out there isn't any space left for memory component. So he went for plan B, which he solder the parts outside.

So dig this, the 'humping' action only happens where's the memory is being accessed. Anyway, this device isn't available on the market yet.

Sony's WiFi Digital Camera

Sony has released their first digital camera with built-in Wi-Fi. The latest in the Cyber-Shot line, the G1 incorporates 801.22b/g wireless, allowing you to upload instantly from any hotspot. You can also store up to 2GB in case you're nowhere near a Wi-Fi zone. Professionals and amateurs alike will appreciate that kind of functionality.

The camera is an above-average one in terms of specs, with a modest 6 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. You'll appreciate the optical image stabilization and the larger-than-usual LCD, which reports in at 3.5 inches.

The last feature of note is the ability to shoot VGA movies, which you can also upload. Speed in that regard is probably limited only by the amount of bandwidth your hotspot allocates to uploading.

The Cyber-Shot G1 will be available in April, at a price of RM2000++.

Alpine iDA-X001

If you listen almost exclusively to your iPod in your car, you've probably been waiting for a head unit like this. The Alpine iDA-X001 (RM1600++; April 2007) lets you hook up your iPod via a high-speed USB connection, and then browse it from the iDA's 2.2" screen, just like you would if it was in your hand. Plus the unit packs 45W x 4 maximum power output, a 24-Bit DAC, and is ready for Bluetooth, HD Radio, Sirius, and XM. Finally, pure iPod sound in your car, the way it was meant to be.

Rabbit that feeds on WiFi

The Nabaztag WiFi smart Rabbit. If you think you're bored online everyday, then this rabbit is definately right for you. How smart is the rabbit? Well let just say, it can teach you Tai-Chi, pull RSS Feeds, read your email, report the weather or even stock market and tell you the time.

The really cool thing about this bunny, that it can marry other rabbit, it'll copy the other rabbit's movement even. Move its ear and the spouse will too. As far as happiness is concerned, this bunny can let you know when you have new e-mail and will be unhappy if he thinks he's not receiving enough messages.

Available for purchase now at: Nabaztag Store.

Next Gen Zune

The ever 'kiasu' Microsoft has announce that they will be releasing the Next Generation Zune in August. I'm not wheter it'll be a much improvement to the current one, which I heard not that great.. But this new baby will definately have video game support, a portable xbox? I don't think so, but it'll be something like Tetris, Bejeweled, Solitaire, etc. Probably bigger capacity with hard drive too.

HP's iPaq 510

HP unveiled their latest smartphone, iPaq 510 Voice Messenger. Not only it's the first non touchscreen from HP, but it'll be the first one to run the latest Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.

The phone comes with 128MB of internal memory, 64MB RAM and it has a 1.3 megapixel camera. But a 1.3 megapixel? Personally I think it should be better than that, most phones are now running at least a 2.0 megapixel and it should be the least standard camera quality for phones.

Aside that this phone is quad-band and also has a voice command functions, which i heard you'd be able to command almost everything, including playing music, etc. It's also bundled with Wireless connectivity, WiFi and Bluetooth. Only other thing is, it's not a 3G phone. No price available yet, but it'll be due out in Asia in April.

iPod ecosystem

I have to admit that I ain't a iPod lover but here are some pretty cool accessories/add-ons for those iPod wannabes.

Apple TV!

If it's on iTunes, it's on TV.. Apple TV is one of the latest product they came out with, which I suppose to fully utilized the iTunes store, where you can actually purchase and download movies. So that means, you still need to connect this baby to a PC/Mac and then it'll sync with your iTunes.

Best thing about this baby is, it outputs the video quality into HD. But the downside is, it needs a widescreen TV, which I think not everyone have at home. It only plays video formats which you download from iTunes store, and it's protected. No DVD playback and what-so-ever. No recording feature, and doesn't support 5.1 Surround Sound system. It also comes with Apple Remote, which basically like it's iPod's controls, simple. Other features are audio playback (MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF) and photos (JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG).

Apple TV would not be available til Mid-March, that means it's really soon and it's costing about $299.00 in US, which means it'll be about RM 1200 ++, if it ever reaches here in Malaysia.

For more info, obviously go to Apple website.

X-Ray pots

Fancy growing some greens in your office cubical or your little room? This product is perfect for it. Personally I'm very much into minimalistic stuff.

The pots can be configured in several ways, including an “X” shape or in a straight line or in an “L” shape. The pots are good for growing a range of herbs, plants or wheatgrass.

But this 'simple' pot comes with a great price, it's close to RM500 and it's available for purchase online at Vitamin Living

Tooth-brush

Forgot to brush your teeth? This "Tooth"-brush holder is really cool to have in your bathroom. Common, it'll basically reminds you to brush your teeth every time you see it. Price at about $17.00, that's about RM 60.00.

Available at: shopmodi.com

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