March 2011

Motorola Droid X Running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Video

Well apparently Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread has finally made its way to the Motorola Droid X albeit not via an official route, as apparently an official build of the operating system has been leaked to both the Motorola Droid X and the Motorola Droid 2.
And the guys over at Android Central have come up with a video of Android Gingerbread playing on the Motorola Droid X, which of course we have for your viewing pleasure below that delivers almost five minutes of seeing what Android Gingerbread looks like on the Droid X.
With the leaked Android Gingerbread the Droid X gains a proper dock which houses 3 customisable icons and there’s also an improved app drawer enabling the user to group icons within the drawer which excludes all VCast gear on the handset.
So all you need do now is check out the video below, and if you would like to have a go with Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on your Droid X you can grab all the necessary by hitting up My Droid World, and if you do feel free to let us know how it goes by dropping us a comment…enjoy.

HTC EVO 3D Unlocked Up For Pre-order Already

Well now, for those that are of a mind to snap up the new HTC EVO 3D smartphone once it comes out to play it would appear that if you wish to have the Android 2.3 Gingerbread handset as an unlocked version you can pre-order the device already.
According to an article over on Pocket Now, etailer MobileCity Online have placed the unlocked HTC EVO 3D up for pre-order carrying a price tag of some $699.99 without contract or activation.
The etailer lists the specs of the HTC EVO 3D as GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 900/1900/2100, 4.3-inch 3D S-LCD touch screen, 5 megapixel camera, 1.3 megapixel secondary camera, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, Android 2.3 OS, and microSD expansion up to 32GB.
Apparently when you pre-order the HTC EVO 3D from the etailer you’ll get free shipping when the device becomes available although the device will not carry any warranty in the US.
So are any of the Android faithful tempted to pre-order the HTC EVO 3D unlocked for 700 bucks, or would you rather wait for a carrier version to go up for pre-order?

iPhone 5 Not at WWDC, Early Next Year Release

Well now we’ve just posted word that Apple has now gone all official with the dates for their Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco, when most are expecting the unveiling of the next generation iPhone, the iPhone 5.
However according to an article over on 9to5 Mac, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop is reporting that no Apple hardware will be unveiled during this years WWDC so that means no new Apple iPads, Macs or iPhones, including the iPhone 5.
As reported, WWDC 2011 will concentrate on iOS and Mac OS so it looks like Apple is breaking with their usual pattern for launching new iPhone handsets.
This seems to be further confirmed by Japanese website Macotakara who reports that production of the iPhone 5 will not go into mass production until later this year and intimates an early 2012 launch for the iPhone 5.
Of course Apple did release the Verizon iPhone not too long ago, and there’s rumour that the white iPhone 4 is coming sometime in spring, so perhaps Apple has decided that June is not the right time to release the 5th generation handset.
If true will you be disappointed if Apple doesn’t come out with the iPhone 5 during WWDC 2011?

HTC Thunderbolt 4G Full Review Videos

If you are still sting on the mobile fence pondering whether the new HTC Thunderbolt 4G smartphone on the Verizon 4G LTE network is worth picking up, you may like to check out this two-part video review we have for your viewing pleasure below.
The tow-part video review of the HTC Thunderbolt comes our way courtesy of Aaron Baker over at Phone Dog and delivers in total twenty-four and a half minutes of getting to know the Android 2.2 Froyo device.
Aaron asks the question should you pick up the HTC Thunderbolt or hang in there for something like the LG Revolution or perhaps the Samsung Droid Charge, is the HTC Thunderbolt worth the $149.99 on a 2-year agreement with Verizon or $599.99 off contract?
Well to find that out you are going to need to set aside a little of your busy time and check out Aaron’s full review of the HTC Thunderbolt 4G for yourself…enjoy.
Quick spec reminder for the HTC Thunderbolt…4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Android 2.2 Froyo, HTC Sense 2.0, 8 megapixel rear auto-focus camera with dual LED flash, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, 8GB storage and microSD expansion up to 32GB, and built-in kickstand.

Nokia N8 Captain America The First Avenger Download: Images

Now we have some great news for those of you out there in possession of a Nokia N8, and who have a liking for Captain America (the Marvel comic book hero), you can now download the trailer for Captain America The First Avenger on to your device for free.
Captain America The First Avenger could be a big hit when the movie hits the big screen in summer and should pave the way for The Avengers Movie, which includes the characters: Iron Man, Hulk & Thor.
The Film is directed by Joe Johnston (who brought us the Wolfman last year) and has a quite impressive cast list, which includes Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones and Hugo Weaving.
As explained by Mikey Bee of Nok Nok the film takes us back to the humble beginnings of Captain America to his subsequent saviour of the world. Mikey also goes on to state “…from the trailer we’ve downloaded on our Nokia N8 it looks like it has all the elements to make a great story for Captain America fans and newbies alike”.

So why not download the film’s trailer to your Nokia N8 here, Size 3.65MB and let us know your views below on what you’ve seen. Will it be a big screen hit or a cinema flop?

You may also be interested in some of the apps that are available for the Nokia N8, such as ESPN Goals or Angry Birds, both of which we have previously reported on.

iPad 2 Accessories: EliteFoilo Carbon Fiber Case Pre-order

The recently released Apple iPad 2 took the world by storm and so much so stocks are close to running out already, leaving customers a little annoyed they did not get their hands on one. If you have one or not you may want to protect your tablet PC with new iPad 2 accessories.
Say hello to the new InnoPocket EliteFoilo iPad 2 Case, this has been designed for those that love trendy, high fashion and pure style. This is a multi-function carbon fiber case for the iPad that gives you all the above and more.

The top and bottom panels are great because they are joined together with a Patent swivel hinge that rotates 360 degrees on a stainless steel hinge pin and this allows the top panel to fold underneath the bottom panel giving you great looks and access.
The EliteFoilo Carbon Fiber Case Main Features: 100% REAL carbon fiber hand crafted, multi-function and a tabletop adaptable design, Carbon fiber book-style sleek case, Viewing stand, Protecting shield, Typing stage, Full access to all side buttons and ports and Fully protects the iPad screen and aluminum back.

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The EliteFoilo Carbon Fiber Case for iPad 2 is available on PRE-ORDER for US$199 and will start shipping by the end of April, would you pay $199? Pre-order now via InnoPocket

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Unboxed on Video

Well folks for those who are of a mind to snap up the first PlayStation phone, namely the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, we have an unboxing video of the gaming centric smartphone for your viewing consideration below.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is dutifully unwrapped by the guys over at Phone Arena and just happens to be a white Xperia Play, which I believe is exclusive to O2 in the UK once it becomes available although currently the release has been postponed by O2.
The guys say that slide out game pad on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is smooth with a relatively quiet click, and they remove the back plate to check out the battery, which is1500mAh and of course go through all the usual associated with an unboxing.
Earlier we posted a review video of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, which doesn’t plaint that good a picture of the handset so you may wish to check that out as well by hitting up (here).
Other than that, if you enjoy the traditional unboxing of a new smartphone head on down, hit that play button and enjoy, and if you are thinking about picking up the Android 2.3 Gingerbread Xperia Play we’d love to know so drop us a comment as to why you want the gaming smartphone above any other.

iPhone 5 At WWDC 2011: Some Say No Others Say Yes

So the big question about this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco is will Apple unveil what has become known as the iPhone 5? Something that is being rumoured as not going to happen and the event will be about iOS and Mac OS X Lion.
Much of this speculation I believe revolves around an article posted by The Loop where Jim Dalrymple claims Apple wont unveil new hardware during the event due to Phil Schiller saying Apple will unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS.
However as far as I am aware, Schiller didn’t actually say Apple wasn’t going to unveil any new hardware did he?
According to an article over on Computer World, Gartner Research analyst Michael Guttenberg has said… “People have gotten a little too used to Apple doing certain things at a certain time of the year. There’s nothing that says Apple has to make journalists’ or analysts’ lives easier by keeping to a pattern. Sometimes they don’t.”
Then again Technology Business Research analyst Ezra Gottheil says that supply chain issues that have resulted in the Japan disaster may have caused Apple to delay the iPhone 5 and iOS 5 saying… “The Japan story changes things. “There’s a possibility that we will see some delay in availability of the iPhone 5.”
On the other hand, Gleacher & Co analyst Brian Marshall apparently says… “Apple will still launch the next iPhone in June or July.”
The bug bare with the iPhone 5 launch is whether Apple would unveil the iPhone 5 without iOS 5, but why not? Does a new iPhone require a new iOS every time? Could Apple now release the iPhone 5 with iOS 5 following later?
Whatever the case or argument, the only people that can actually confirm whether the iPhone 5 will be unveiled at WWDC 2011 is of course Apple, and you know full well they aren’t about to become loose-lipped.
One analyst says this; another says that, one says no another says yes. But in the end even analysts can be wrong, so I see it like this, there’s always a chance that Apple will stick with what they have done for the last three years and unveil the next iPhone, or they could break with that tradition and not unveil it…we’ll just have to wait and see.

Vimeo Video Upload App Finally Comes To iOS

For the iOS faithful out there that prefers Vimeo to YouTube for their video uploading you may like to know that Vimeo has now released their first iOS app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and the Apple iPad.
With the Vimeo app for iOS devices users can upload, manage, edit and watch Vimeo videos right on their iOS device and features an easy-to-use video editor, the ability to add titles, transitions and effects along with music and recordings.
The Vimeo app offers the ability to upload a user’s raw footage or edit creations in SD or HD, pause and resume uploads, share on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, email and SMS, save videos to the camera roll and upload directly to Vimeo.
The Vimeo app for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch running iOS 4.0.1 or above is available to download to your iOS device as of right now as a free download from iTunes.

HTC Droid Incredible Heads for Mobile Bin Making Way for Successor

Shed a small tear Droid faithful for the HTC Droid Incredible smartphone has apparently reached its end of life and id now destined for the mobile bin, the same way all smartphones must go eventually, but the Droid Incredible has had a descent run.
According to an article over on Android Central, the old Android HTC Droid Incredible has now been removed from the Verizon website while retail stores push out the remainder of their stock.
When the HTC Droid Incredible first became available almost a year ago, the device garnered much of the mobile space coverage and quickly sold out, but as they say, nothing lasts for ever and the time has come to say goodbye to the incredible, Incredible.
It’s not all bad news for Droid Incredible fans though as Verizon consigning the Droid Incredible to the mobile grave could be seen as a sign that its successor the HTC Droid Incredible 2 maybe coming out to play of US shores quite soon, although as yet there’s no word on exact release date.
So as you wave bye to the Droid Incredible will you be hoping to snap up the HTC Droid Incredible 2 if or when it hits the streets?

Android In-app Billing Taken for a Spin on Video

The Android faithful are probably aware that in-app billing has come to the Android platform, and for those that may be a little unsure what in-app billing is and how it works we have a video of Android in-app billing in action for your consideration below.
The Android in-app billing video comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Android Central who take in-app billing for a spin using the Tap Tap Revenge game, and they say that using in-app billing is easy enough to get along with.
Apparently all you do if you wish to purchase a new level, weapon, song and the like is tap on whatever you want to buy, a pop up pops up and you confirm the purchase and after the purchase has been authorised, you tap to download and use…job done.
So if you are a little unsure how in-app billing works or just how easy it is, head on down and hit that play button to check out this Android in-app billing run through…enjoy, and feel free to let us know if you experience any difficulty with in-app billing.

F1 News 2011 iOS HD App: Formula One Season Info

Fans of the Formula One motor racing will be so pleased to hear that the F1 News 2011 iOS HD app is now ready for download and what an application it is. This is the best and only app you need for all the latest news info covering the 2011 F1 season.
This app has so much to offer such as Formula 1 news, Driver and Constructors standings, enhanced information such as Team, Nationality, Base, Team Principle, etc, this app will also give you information covering the race calendar including individual track guides, information and weather, View each story in the app or via the website and you can share via Email, Twitter or Facebook.
Who is you favourite driver? You can read the views on Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Michael Schumacher and also read information following Ferrari, McLaren Mercedes, Williams, Red Bull and all the other teams.

This app will give you 24 hour coverage of all the latest happening, no need for newspapers now. This app also features: Native iPad support, Background updating of news on the latest news feed, Enriched driver profiles, Ad free, Additional information on each circuit on the calendar, Enhanced constructor profiles and Simple to use, quick to update, plus Easy to get to all the best Formula 1 sites without using Google.

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You can download this app via iTunes for only £1.19, for more information please visit iNewsApps, please do watch the YouTube video below as well to give you a quick insight of what the F1 News 2011 HD app has to offer.

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Android Froyo HCL ME Tablets Launched In India

Over in India the Android faithful have just had three new Android tablets launched by HCL, the HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 and HCL ME AM7-A1, both 7-inch tablets, and the HCL ME Tablet AP10, a 10-inch version.
According to an article over on PC World, the three HCL Android tablets run Android 2.2 Froyo rather than Google’s tablet specific Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, and the CEO of NCL, Mr. Harsh Chitale says…
” We are excited to launch the much awaited HCL ME Tablet. The HCL ME Tablet will be available to both individual and enterprise users with our award winning service and support network. We have put in significant amount of research to understand the Indian user need and have also further strengthened our backend systems to support the product through its lifecycle.”
So onto the main tablet specs…the HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1features an 800 MHz processor, 0.3 megapixel front facing camera, GPS, WiFi, 256MB RAM, 2GB built-in flash memory, 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touch screen, Bluetooth 2.0, USB post, 3.5mm jack and microSD expansion up to 8GB.
The HCL ME AM7-A1 features an 800 MHz processor, 1024 x 600 resolution capacitive touch screen, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera with full HD 1080p video playback, AGPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G, 512MB RAM, 8GB flash memory, twin 1-watt speakers, and microSD expansion up to 16GB.
The largest of the three, the HCL ME Tablet AP10 sports a 1024 x 600 resolution 10-inch touch screen, 1GHz processor, 1.3 megapixel camera with 1080p HD video, 3D accelerometer, 1GM RAM, 16GB flash memory, light sensor, USB and miniUSB ports, and microSD expansion up to 32GB.
Now for the all important prices…the HCL ME Tablet AE7-A1 commands a price tag of Rs. 14990, the HCL ME AM7-A1 costs Rs.25790, while the HCL ME Tablet AP10 has a price tag of Rs. 32990, and all three Android tablets should be available by the end of the month.

HTC Thunderbolt Battles Inspire 4G In Comparison Videos

So how about a battle of the Android 4G giants whereby the HTC Thunderbolt 4G goes face to face in a comparison battle against the HTC Inspire 4G? Good because that’s exactly what we have for your viewing pleasure.
Aaron Baker over at Phone Dog has done the deed in pitting these two Android 2.2 Froyo 4G enabled smartphones against each other in a two-part video, so basically also pitting a Verizon 4G handset against an AT&T 4G handset, so an added bonus.
Spec wise there isn’t much difference between the two Android devices with the exception of the HTC Thunderbolt sporting a front facing camera while the HTC Inspire doesn’t, and of course the Thunderbolt has that built-in kickstand, but the Thunderbolt costs $249.99 on Verizon while the Inspire 4G costs $99.99 on AT&T.
So will these two Froyo 4G smartphones come out equal, can the HTC Inspire 4G take down the HTC Thunderbolt, will there be a clear winner in the Thunderbolt versus Inspire face off? To find out you are going to have to hit those play buttons below, and feel free to let us know if you agree or disagree with the outcome…enjoy.

iPhone to Gain BlackBerry Messenger App Late April

Earlier this month there was a rumour doing the rounds that Research In Motion was contemplating opening up their BlackBerry Messenger app to be used on both the Android platform and the iOS platform, and the word now is BlackBerry Messenger is coming to the iPhone.
According to an article over on 9to5 Mac and by way of TUAW, a member of Macrumors forums has posted when BlackBerry Messenger will become available to the iconic iOS smartphone…
” RIM had a Social Media conference today in Toronto, and my entire college business and marketing class was invited to the event. RIM’s co-ceo Jim Balsillie revealed that they plan to bring BBM and “other services” to iPhone on April 26 via the app store. Major news networks are expected to pick up on this very soon! Balsillie also revealed that they plan to release an update to the app this summer which will take advantage of a new “notification system”!!!
Thus if true it would appear that BlackBerry Messenger will become available on iTunes as of the 26th of April, although as with the Android BlackBerry Messenger app which should hit before the iOS version, both will not be as full featured as the RIM original.
So with RIM enabling BlackBerry Messenger for both Android and iOS, and with the BlackBerry Playbook playing nice with Android apps, one wonders if we’ll ever see iOS apps being made by Apple to play on Android and BlackBerry.
What do our reader’s think about all this, should different platforms open up and share apps or should they remain on their own platforms?

Verizon Android Smartphone Release Dates Roadmap Outed

So how about finding out just what Verizon Wireless has in store for the Android faithful? Would you like to know when Verizon will release certain Android smartphones to the public? Well if the info we have here holds true you’re going to find out.
According to an article over on Phone Dog the guys over at Phonedroid have been tipped off about Verizon’s spring release roadmap giving all the juicy low down of when the Big Red expects to release several Android devices to the public.
So here’s what’s on offer according to the outed roadmap…the Samsung Droid Charge will release on the 7th April along with the Casio Commando, on the 14th April Verizon will release the first PlayStation phone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, followed by the Windows Phone 7 handset the HTC Trophy on the 15th.
On the 28th of April we should see the HTC Droid Incredible 2, while jumping into May on the 5th is the LG Revolution. Other devices scheduled for release in May include the Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Droid X2 and Samsung Galaxy S 2 although no exact dates for those have been revealed.
Looks like a sweet couple of months ahead for Android on Verizon Wireless, as long as of course the devices don’t see any delays, and of course all are subject to change…are you excited?

TAG Heuer Gulf Meridiist Limited Edition Smartphone

TAG Heuer announced its new limited edition smartphone. The TAG Heuer Gulf Meridiist Limited Edition Smartphone is teamed with Gulf Oil Company. It comes with a 1.9-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, secure durable sapphire crystal. This smartphone also has a small OLED-screen on the top of handset, a 2-megapixel camera to capture your important moments, 2GB of memory, Bluetooth and USB port to communicate with another portable devices. It has a black body finishes with PVD surface treatment that provides a scratch-less silhouette. This phone works in GSM cellular networks. Unfortunately no word on pricing yet for TAG Heuer Gulf Meridiist Limited Edition Smartphone.

Samsung ST30 and ST700 Digital Cameras

Samsung ST30 and ST700 Digital Cameras finally hits South Korea. These cameras is a cool think to capture your best moments. The Samsung ST700 is a DualView camera with a 1.8-inch display on the front body. It comes with 16.1 megapixel image sensor with a 26mm wide-angle Schneider lens and 5x optical zoom. Equipped also with 3-inch rear display, HDMI-out, and Smart Touch UI. The Samsung ST30 comes with a 10.1 megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle lens and 3x optical zoom. The first camera, Samsung ST700 is available in Silver, Black, Red, and Gold color options for 429,000 won. The Samsung ST30 can be yours in Red, Silver, Black, Pink, and Lilac flavors for 129,000 won.
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Acer H274H 27-Inch Gaming Monitor

Acer announced its new Full HD LED-backlit monitor. The Acer H274H 27-Inch Gaming Monitor. This monitor comes comes with a 27-inch panel, 5ms response time. It also has 178 degree horizontal / 170 degree vertical viewing angles, and a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Acer H274H is designed for multimedia users and gamers. Features up to 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (DCR), brightness of 300 cd/m2, DVI and HDMI connectors to connect with another multimedia devices, speakers, and D-Sub port. The Acer H274H also has slim design with piano black enclosure. Measuring 648 x 469 x 192 mm. Acer H274H 27-Inch Gaming Monitor is available for €299.
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SilverStone DC01 Network Data Center

SilverStone DC01 Network Data Center is not only NAS (network-attached storage) device but also a media server. The SilverStone DC01 is powered by a dual-core ARM11 processor and one 2.5-inch SATA drive bay (HDD, SSD, or HHD). This device also has a Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Web GUI (Apple OS-like), two USB 2.0 and one eSATA ports to communicate with another devices. Measuring 123 (W) x 123 (D) x 33 (H) mm. It is capable to be an iTunes/DLNA/print server and support for VPN/BitTorrent clients. You will be able to buy SilverStone DC01 Network Data Center only for $149.99.
SilverStone DC01 network data center

HP Mini Netbooks Now with Atom N570 Processors

After popping out in several devices last year, the dual-core Atom N570 processor is now in two previously-released HP netbooks.
The HP Mini 210 (pictured) features a 10.1-inch WSVGA display with 1024 x 600 resolution, 250GB hard disk drive, 1GB RAM, a 0.3-megapixel camera, a 6-cell battery with up to 8 hours of power, and a Windows 7 Starter OS. Other specs include three USB 2.0 ports, a mini D-sub, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth
The HP Mini 110, meanwhile, has all the features of the 210, but with a smaller 3-cell battery that gives four to five hours of battery life.
The two Hewlett-Packard netbooks with Atom N570 are currently available only in Japan, but it looks like it will be shipped overseas.
Source: Netbooks Review

HTC HD7 on Windows Phone 7 OS

This is the HTC HD7, and it is virtually identical to the HD2. However, it does have one thing HD2 doesn’t have, and that is WP7.

Yes, this is Windows Phone 7 day, and apparently, it is one of 10 WP7 phones Microsoft will have out which include the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround, and the LG Quantum.

As far as the features, it has a 4.3-inch WVGA (800 x 480) TFT screen, 1GHz Qualcomm, MSM8250 on-chip, 576MB of RAM, 5 Megapixel camera with dual-LED flash. It also has 720/24p video recording, an added bonus.

Lenovo adds multi-touch to ThinkPad T400s and X200 Tablet

Lenovo is the new company in the block betting on the multi-touch technology: meaning that it can recognize 2 fingers on the touchscreen. This feature has been added to 2 models: ThinkPad T400s and X200 Tablet.

To make usability better and easier, the laptops come with special software named SimpleTap so you can easily access the most common functions: volume, turn on/off, etc. Technically speaking the T400s boasts a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor + 120GB on the hard-drive + 2GB of memory RAM, and a DVD burner which makes the price tag close to $2.000. As for the X200 Tablet, it is a bit cheaper and not so powerful, for $1,650 you get a 12–inch touchscreen, a 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB of storage capacity.

JBL Unveils OnBeat iPad Dock

There may one too many iPod docks, but finding one that also work on an iPad is a rarity. JBL has introduced its first speaker dock that can cradle both iDevices.
The JBL OnBeat not only can blast music straight out of the iPad, iPhone, or iPod, but it can also play Netflix and YouTube content directly to the television using a composite video output. It also works on non-Apple media players, thanks to its 3.5-millimeter auxiliary jack.
It is unsure whether the JBL OnBeat could work on the iPad 2, but what we do know is that it is available beginning next month for US$149.95.
Source: Engadget

Samsung Galaxy K

There has been rumored that Samsung will delay its Galaxy K for another month, but with the launch of Windows phone 7, Samsung decided that it was time to unleash its latest Android 2.2 Smartphone, strange however that the manufacturer decided to launch its new phone the same day as Microsoft announcement of its long overdue Windows Mobile replacement.
The Galaxy K, also known as SHW-M130K in Korea, comes with a 3.7” AMOLED screen, a 1GHz CPU Adobe Flash, Wi-Fi, 3G Tethering, T-DMB TV, 512MB of RAM, a 5Mpix Camera module, A-GPS, FM Radio, MicroSDHC and 8GB of internal memory.
The Galaxy K is available from today onward in Korea in black and white at around 800,000 Won (510€ or $710 USD).

Via Samsung

New ! Canon G12

the PowerShot G12, which is a relatively minor update to the G11. Here are its specs:
PowerShot G12

10.0 Megapixel, larger-than-average 1/1.7″ CCD (same as G11)
F2.8-4.5, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 140 mm
Hybrid optical image stabilization compensates for both angular and shift camera shake
Flip-out, rotating 2.8″ LCD with 461,000 pixels + optical viewfinder
New control dial on the front of the camera for adjusting manual settings; ISO dial now more precise (1/3 stop increments)
Smart Auto mode picks a scene mode for you
Full manual controls, including RAW support
Hot shoe for external flash
Electronic level
New HDR feature combines three exposures into one photo with improved contrast
Now records movies at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) with stereo sound
HDMI output
Optional telephoto conversion lens and underwater case
SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot
Uses NB-7L lithium-ion battery, 370 shots per charge
Ships in early October for $499

Canon intros four entry-level PowerShots

Canon has announced four new entry-level models in their PowerShot A-series. Here are their specs:

PowerShot A800

10.0 Megapixel CCD
F3.0-5.8, 3.3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 37 - 122 mm
2.5″ LCD display with 115,000 pixels
Point-and-shoot operation, with Smart Auto mode
VGA movie mode with sound
SD/SDHC/SDXC (plus numerous MMC formats) card slot
Uses two AA batteries; 500 shots per change when using NiMH rechargeables
Comes in black, red, and blue
Ships in February for $89

Powershot A1200 - changes:

12.1 Megapixel CCD
F2.8-5.9, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 112 mm
2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
Optical viewfinder (!)
Live View Control mode allows you to adjust exposure compensation, saturation, and white balance without having to know what any of those are
Creative Filters include fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, poster effect, and more
Records movies at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) with sound
Comes in silver and black
Ships in March for $109

PowerShot A2200 - changes:

14.1 Megapixel CCD
Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound
More stylish body comes in black, blue, red, and silver
Uses lithium-ion NB-8L lithium-ion battery, 280 shots per charge
Priced at $139

PowerShot A3300 IS - changes:

16.0 Megapixel CCD
F2.8-5.9, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 140 mm
Optical image stabilization
3-inch LCD display
Even more stylish body (almost ELPH-like), comes in black, blue, pink, red, and silver
Priced at $179

1 Million BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets for Q1 2011

As of now tablets are all the rage with CES 2011 showing us several new competitors. However, with Apple expected to debut the second generation iPad in the coming months the current generation of Android tablets need to step up their game in order to compete. One such tablet is the Motorola XOOM running Google’s Android Honeycomb but this is by no means the only competitor on the market.
Another tablet that is set to compete with the iPad 2 is the BlackBerry PlayBook from Research in Motion. This tablet features a 7-inch LCD screen, dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 5 megapixel rear facing camera and a 3 megapixel front facing camera alongside 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1. It’s this hardware that many say will give the BlackBerry PlayBook the steam it needs to succeed against Apple’s flagship tablet.
If recent reports are to be believed, Research in Motion seems to think that the tablet will be doing quite well as they are said to be ordering 1 million units for Q1 alone. If this is true and the whole lot gets sold off this may give RIM some success in the mobile phone market as well as consumers look to buy smartphones that will work in harmony with their tablets.
We’ll have to wait and see what happens.
via digitimes

LG to Make Google Nexus Tablet?

While Google is known to be the developer of the highly popular Android mobile platform they also have their fair share of smartphones on the market as well. Starting with the Nexus One manufactured by HTC the Nexus line has grown to include the Samsung manufactured Nexus S as well which features specs very similar to that of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S.

Well, now that Google has two of their own smartphones on the market many have been wondering if/when they would come forth to release a Nexus tablet. These questions have arose after tablets like the Motorola XOOM hit the scene complete with Google’s tablet-centric Android Honeycomb. But as you’re sure to know Motorola isn’t the only manufacturer pushing out Honeycvomb powered tablets as LG has been known for quite some time to have the G-Slate (Optimus Pad) in the works. In fact, rumors have just come to the forefront that say Google is working closely with LG to push out the Nexus tablet.
Unfortunately, there are few details nor an official confirmation surrounding this rumor but if true, expect the LG manufactured Nexus tablet to be out sometime later this summer.

Apple Dates WWDC 2011 for June 6 – iPhone 5 Incoming?

Apple is one of the most popular tech companies in the game today, Just about every single one of their products that hits the market is highly anticipated and manages to sell like hot cakes not long after getting released. The iPhone, in particular, is one of the company’s most popular products and one of the most smartphones in general. Currently, the iPhone 4 is the most recent iteration of the device but with the summer quickly approaching many are wondering when Apple will announce the next generation.

Well, it’s not set in stone that Apple will announce the iPhone 5 during this even but it was just made known that WWDC 2011′s starting date has been finalized as being June 6th. Like I said, it’s not confirmed that we’ll see the iPhone 5 at this even but we have seen new iPhone announcements at previous WWDC events so the chances are pretty high.

Dunhill Biometric Wallet

A wallet is one of those things that everyone values highly. It may contain a person’s ID’s, credit cards, family pictures as well as money- things that are all quite valuable and needs to be protected at all times. For those that need the best possible protection that a wallet can provide, nothing may come close to the level of protection that the new Dunhill Biometric Wallet may provide.
The Dunhill Biometric Wallet is not just any other ordinary wallet. For one, this special wallet is virtually indestructible since it is made out of a carbon fiber outer shell that can resist all but the most extreme efforts to forcibly open it. For some added luxury it also comes with a leather holder for credit cards and a steel money clip.
The Dunhill Biometric Wallet is also equipped with a biometric sensor linked to a lock that can only be opened using the owner’s fingerprint. This wallet can also be paired to a person’s mobile phone via Bluetooth that will sound an alarm every time both items are separated by more than 5 meters. But this wallet that offers probably the best protection for its contents does not come cheap by any means. The Dunhill Biometric Wallet is available at Dunhill for US$825, quite an expensive way to protect valuables. But that will depend on a person’s perspective.

Uniden UDW20553 3-Camera In/Outdoor Wireless Security System with Night Vision

Uniden UDW20553 3-Camera In/Outdoor Wireless Security System with Night Vision on sale today. This surveillance system comes with 2.4GHz Digital Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Technology for secure and interference-free transmissions. It also has simple plug and play installation and includes PC software (XP, Vista, Windows 7), and a remote control. Equipped also with with a 7” color display monitor, two weatherproof cameras and one portable, rechargeable camera that transmits up to 500 feet. All cameras have night vision viewing. The system is expandable up to four cameras.

Uniden UDW20553 3-Camera In/Outdoor Wireless Security System with Night Vision Technical Specifications:
* 2.4GHz Digital Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Technology
* Full Screen View, AutoScan from Camera to Camera or Quadview
* 7” Color Display
* AV out to TV Monitor
* Digital Zoom/Pan/Tilt Capability
* 2 Weatherproof Cameras
* 1 Portable Indoor Rechargeable Camera
* Built-in Microphone
Radio Frequency Transceiver
* RF Frequency: 2402 Mhz~2483.5 Mhz
* Modulation: GFSK
* Spread Spectrum: Frequency Hopping
* Anti Interference: Clean Channel Dynamic Select
* Selectable Camera Channel: 4
* Data Rate: 2 Mbps
* Channel Bandwidth: 2 MHz
* Transmitting Range: 200 Meters/600 Feet in an open area (line of sight)
Image Specification:
* Output Image Resolution: 640 x 480 (VGA)/ 320 x 240 (QVGA)
* Image Processing: Motion JPEG
* Exposure: Auto
* White Balance: Auto
System Specifications:
* Weight:
- Outdoor Camera: 240g
- Indoor Camera: 110g
- Receiver: 500g
* Dimensions:
- Outdoor Camera: 2.25”W x 4.5”H x .75”D
- Indoor Camera: 2.25”W x 4.5”H x .75”D
- Receiver: 8.5”W x 5.5”H x 1.4”D
* Operating Temperature: – 10° C (+ 14° F) to + 50° C ( 122° F)
* Input Voltage: 100-240 V AC @ 60 or 50 Hz
* Operating Voltage:
- Outdoor Camera: 5 V DC @ 1 Amp
- Indoor Camera: 5 V DC @ 1 Amp
- Receiver: 5 V DC @ 1 Amp
* Low Light Solution:
- Outdoor Camera: 24 IR LEDs, 1 Low Light Sensor
- Indoor Camera: 11 IR LEDs, 1 Low Light Sensor
* Low Light Sensitivity:
- Outdoor Camera: 1-8 lux
- Indoor Camera: 1-8 lux
* Picture Sensor:
- Outdoor Camera: OV7725 1/4’ Color CMOS
- Indoor Camrea: OV7725 1/4’ Color CMOS
* Lens:
- Outdoor Camera: F3.6mm H:53 V:40
- Indoor Camera: F4.3mm H:48 V:37
* Output Jacks:
- Receiver: AV Out: 35mm headset jack to RCA – USB: USB 1.1 or above
Software Features:
* PC Software Included (XP & VISTA) Upgrade available for Windows 7
* Detection Sensitivity (optional with included software)
* Playback Feature (optional with included software)
* Smart Motion Detection & Alarm (optional with included software)
* Scheduled Recordings to Your PC (optional with included software)
You will be able to buy Uniden UDW20553 3-Camera In/Outdoor Wireless Security System with Night Vision for $219.99 plus $5 shipping.

Famous Maker TSSI TS-27M10 27-Inch LCD Monitor with HDMI

Famous Maker TSSI TS-27M10 27-Inch LCD Monitor with HDMI on sale today. This LCD monitor also comes with Crystal clarity with the 1920 x 1080p Full HD resolution, 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 92% color gamut for brighter, deeper, color, 2.5 ms gray-to-gray response time, BrightView technology, 2-watt speakers. You will be able to connect to your PC via the HDMI, DVI-D (with HDCP), or VGA input. Mount on a wall with a standard 4-hole VESA pattern wall adapter (not included). Check the full specsifications after the break.

Famous Maker TSSI TS-27M10 27-Inch LCD Monitor with HDMI Specifications Details:
* LCD Panel Type: 27-inch diagonal Widescreen Thin-Film Transistor LCD active matrix
* Native Resolution: 1920 X 1080
* Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 60,000:1
* Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
* Brightness: 400 nits
* Color Gamut: 92% of NTSC
* Pixel Pitch: 0.311 mm
* Response Time: 2.5 ms (GTG) Average
* Inputs: VGA, DVI-D, HDCP, Audio, HDMI
* Resolution Formats: 640×480 @ 60Hz, 720×400 @ 70Hz, 800×600 @ 60Hz, 1024×768 @ 60Hz, 1280×720 @ 60Hz, 1280×960 @ 60Hz, 1280×1024 @ 60Hz, 1440×900 @ 60Hz, 1600×1200 @ 60Hz, 1680×1050 @ 60Hz, 1920×1080 @ 60Hz
* Power Supply: Internal Power Supply
* Maximum Power Rating: 135 watts
* Energy Saving Mode: 2 W sleep mode
* Tilt: +25 to -5 degrees
* Dimensions Unpacked: 18.45”(h) x 26.43”(w) x 8.41”(d)
* Weight Unpacked: 21.21 lbs
You will be able to buy Famous Maker TSSI TS-27M10 27-Inch LCD Monitor with HDMI only for $229.99 plus $5 shipping.

HP Pavilion Elite HPE-240F PC with Intel Core i5 Processor

The new desktop PC from HP. The HP Pavilion Elite HPE-240F PC with Intel Core i5 Processor is equipped with 8GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 16GB) gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work. You will be able to enjoy the performance of the Intel Core i5 650 3.2Ghz processor. Features huge 1TB SATA 3.0 hard drive so you can store 666,000 photos, 285,000 songs or 526 hours of HD video and more. You can also turn your PC into an HDTV with the Hauppauge TV tuner. Equipped also with ATI Radeon HD 5570 Series Graphics with 1GB DDR3 dedicated graphics memory, DVI, HDMI and Display Port capabilities and support for Blu-ray and Microsoft DirectX 11. This desktop PC also has Gigabit wired ethernet connection or get rid of the wires with the wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n, an HP USB keyboard, HP USB optical mouse, and remote control for media center. Pre-loaded with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.
HP HPE-240F

Specifications
Motherboard:	MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
Form Factor:	microATX – 9.6” x 9.6”
Chipset:	Intel H57 Express
Memory sockets:	4 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds:	2.5 GT/s DMI
Expansion slots:	1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card 3 PCI Express x1 slots 1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot
Processor:	Intel Core i5 650
Operating Speed:	Up to 3.2 GHz
Memory:	8GB
Memory Speed:	PC3-10600 MB/sec
Video Graphics:	ATI Radeon HD5570 Integrated Intel H57
TV-Tuner:	Hauppauge ATSC (digital) NTSC (analog) QAM (HDTV for cable broadcast, does not require the use of a set-top box)
LAN:	Gigabit 10-base-GT
Wireless:	802.11 b/g/n PCI-Express x1 card
Data transfer speeds:	up to 300 Mbps
Supports antenna connections:	1 internal antenna
Supported security protocols:	WPA WEP
Computer Case:	Mid-Size ATX
Power Supply:	300W

You can buy HP Pavilion Elite HPE-240F PC with Intel Core i5 Processor on Woot for $799.99 plus $5 shipping. Also check HP Pavilion g6t Budget Friendly Laptop and HP Pavilion dv5-2129wm Garden Dreams Laptop.

Toshiba Tecra A11 Business Notebook

Toshiba Tecra A11 is a new business notebook from Toshiba. The Toshiba Tecra A11-1HZ is based on Intel’s previous-generation mobile platform. This notebook is powered by a 2.53GHz Intel Core i3-380M processor, 4GB of RAM (up to 8GB). It also has Intel integrated graphics, and a 320GB hard drive (7200 RPM). With a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel you will be more comfort to finish your task. Features 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1 for connectivity, HD webcam, and DVD writer. Measuring 374 x 250.5 x 33.4 / 37.6 mm and weighs 2.54 kg. Equipped also with an Express Card slot, a mini DisplayPort output, and docking connector. Unfortunately we’re unable to findout about the pricing yet for Toshiba Tecra A11 Business Notebook.

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