Hot Gadget and Gizmo Reviews

Wind-up MP3 Player

2008-12-22T05:16:00.000-08:00

The looks department is the least of the selling points of the Powerplus Verio Wind-up MP3 Player, but on saving energy and the environment, it's the tops. Without using batteries, you can charge the mp3 player simply by winding it up. One minute of winding can churn up 15-20 minutes of music. The charge can even be used to light up a built-in flashlight or a mobile phone charge. Here's another one for Mother Nature.

Poken High-fiver

2008-12-19T06:08:00.000-08:00

Here comes the hippest way to share your contact details. Just high-five or slap the hands of two Pokens and your contact details will be shared. Your social networking account like Myspace or Facebook will be automatically be updated with your new friend. The nifty Poken device can store up to 64 contacts.

Solar powered keychain

2008-12-17T06:15:00.000-08:00

Having low bat problems with your cell? The Solar Keychain can be a great asset cellphone users frequently running out of batteries. With 10 hours of charging from the sun's energy you can get 15 to 25 minutes of extra talk time. What's even better is it can be used to charged any electrinic device that has a usb power charger.

World's first 3D LED screen

2008-12-05T05:17:00.000-08:00

Sporting a 180-inch screen, the "3D LED Video Wall" from NewSight Japan is certainly one of the biggest your will ever see.

Paper Water Bottles

2008-11-27T04:36:00.000-08:00

This may not sound too gadgety, but its one for mother nature. Brandimage has made this 360 Bottle, wholly made from recyclable paper. The company even got an IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) for their concept. If only there's some way to convery those millions of plastic water bottles thrown each year....

Full-featured waterproof handset

2008-11-24T04:54:00.000-08:00

Released by Fujitsu, the "F-01A" is one of the high-end models for NTT DoCoMo. Sporting a 3.2-inch LCD, is also supports GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, and more. Waterproof mobile phones are not new, but adding waterproof capability to a phone with alot of feature is harder because there's more wiring used.

Toshiba Quickcharge Electric Bike

2008-11-21T05:35:00.000-08:00

Using Toshiba's quick-charging lithium ion rechargeable battery, the power-assisted bike from Cannondale Sports Group LLC was exhibited at a New York auto exhibit. The bicycle can run about 20 to 30 miles per charge. It's set to release in North America and Europe on 2009. Because the ratio for the force for the motor and the legs is 1:1(meaning 50% by the machine and 50% by the legs), the bike will unlikely be released in Japan, where the maximum ratio of the motor force to legs is 2:1.

Nokia E63

2008-11-15T19:32:00.000-08:00

In line of the successful Nokia E71, Nokia is bringing the QWERTY keyboard to the Nokia E63, which is directed to more people at a more affordable price. The affordable executive phone is expected to release at only 199 Euros. The phone is ideal for people whoe are busy in both their personal and professional lives. From using social networks and personal emails, to accessing the business network and corporate mail, it can be done by switching modes with just a click of a button. Another cool plus factor is you can have remote access to your PC files online.

Panasonic Heavy-duty PC

2008-11-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

A compact heavy-duty mobile PC will be relased by Panasonic specially made for doctors and the hazardous medical environment. This hand carried PC will be safe from chemicals, dust, water and shock. It has a 10.4 inch screen and a host of features like pen input functionality, wireless communication via WiFi/Bluetooth, RF-ID/barcode reading functionality and a fingerprint authentication sensor.

Samsung Bendable E-paper

2008-10-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

Being exhibited here is Samsung's electronic paper display. As you can see it is very bendable, measuring at 14.3-inch and 0.3mm thick. It has a 1060 x 750 resolution. The display used carbon nanotubes (CNT) to prevent the e-paper to deteriorate after repeated bending.

Interactive mirror

2008-10-25T20:43:00.000-07:00

Might not be as useful as other LCD mirrors, but the Interactive mirror sure looks more fun. From touching the mirror and using it as a paint program, to picking out T-shirt designs interactively, this techno mirror is very flashy in its features. With more applications possible to be added, it certainly is very promising.

Bowling Lamp

2008-10-21T05:18:00.000-07:00

Bowling fans should definitely take a look at this. Just like a bowling pin, this lamp gets a knack when you bowl it over. The way to turn this lamp off is to knock it over. Put it back upright and it will lit up again. Pretty cool and unique for a lamp.

LG's Double-sided LCD

2008-10-19T02:28:00.000-07:00

Here's a look at LG's double-sided reflective display being shown at a Korean exhibit. The 15-inch LCD has a pixel count of (512 × RG) × (384 × BW).

Robo Plant

2008-10-17T04:11:00.000-07:00

Oxygen. Moisture. The sweet smell. Used to be only real plant that can emit those. But now there's a new robotic plant developed by a robot research laboratory in Korea that can do these stuff just like real plants. At 130 cm in height and 40 cm in diameter, this plant reacts to environmental factors as well. Come close within 40 cm and the plant blooms towards that person. When it hears a voice, it shakes up. IF it hears music, it dances.

Add-on PC LCD screen

2008-10-16T04:14:00.000-07:00

If you have alot of apps going on in your computer, the LCD-4300U will certainly be a great addon to your PC. This 4.3 inch screen hooks up to a PC or Mac via USB and will show an app(like IE or Photoshop) you have running on your computer, freeing up your main PC. Have more apps running? You can hook up to 7 of these cool LCDs to a single PC, just get a usb hub. The LCD is powered purely by USB, so its very environment friendly.

USB retro controllers

2008-10-14T06:03:00.000-07:00

Miss your old NES or SEGA genesis controllers? Check out this retro NES controller modded to be USB compliant. There's also a SEGA genesis one available. Both can be plugged in to PCs and Macs. They work like your standard PC gamepads. Input a series of buttons and the NES controller can even be used a mouse.

Vocal Joystick

2008-10-12T05:16:00.000-07:00

University of Washington researchers have developed a software known as "Vocal Joystick" for controlling the mouse using your voice. Saying "ooo" Takes the cursor down, while saying "ahh" moves it to the upper right. They've specifically developed this to help disabled people. The Vocal Joystick software will need only a PC microphone to work. Several applications have been tested using the software, including video games and robotic arm operation.

Samsung S1 and S2 Mini External Hard Drives

2008-10-10T06:58:00.000-07:00

Samsung is gearing up its hard drive porfolio with even smaller external drives. The S2 portable drive is 2.5 inch and comes in 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, and 500GB. The S1 mini is 1.8 inch and comes in 80GB, 120GB, and 160GB versions. Samsung used USB controllers to make their drives smaller.

Sony Flexible OLED

2008-10-09T16:55:00.000-07:00

It's not yet gonna be available in the market soon but the Sony 11" flexible OLED screen is an incredible new techno wonder. With its 0.3 mm thickness, you can probably cut yourself with it just like a paper. The possibilities are endless once this reaches production. From being inbedded to windows, furniture, or even paper reports.

i-sleep laptop pillow

2008-10-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Getting tired and sleepy from using the laptop is not a problem anymore with the i-sleep. This unique pillow is attachable to the laptop, inflating with air when you close the laptop. Music is played by the laptop when the pillow is inflated, and it will even set off an alarm which can be adjusted to your desired waking time. No more neck-breaking cramps from sleeping on the hard desk.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

2008-10-04T22:42:00.000-07:00

Here's Nokia's answer to Apple's iPhone, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. This Nokia handset is made specially for music lovers, being the first one to support "Comes With Music", one year's access to the Nokia Music Store. Probably the most notable feature is the touch screen, which has a drop down menu that can easily access music and videos. There's also a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens. Photos and videos s=taken can easily be shared online to sites like Facebook or Flickr. To be released next year, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic will sell for around 385.6 USD.

Nintendo DSi

2008-10-03T05:34:00.000-07:00

Get ready for the nextgen version of the DS, the "DSi". Its LCD panel will now be slightly larger at 3.25". It's slightly larger and slightly thinner than the old DS. A built-in camera and music player are incorporated into the DSi. The camera will have alot of cool features like changing the expressions of people's faces, or even merging two faces into one. The music player will have different functions as well like changing the pitch, tempo, and karaoke mixing. Another big addition to the DSi is the DS Download Service. Users will be able to download content from the upcoming "Nintendo DSi Shop". The "Nintendo DSi Browser" will be the first free "Nintendo DSiWare" to be released. People will be able to buy prepaid points known as "Nintendo points" to buy content online.

Non-contact Touchpad

2008-10-02T07:03:00.000-07:00

Got your hands dirty? No problem with using your laptop's touchpad and not getting it messy. Alps Electric showed its new touchpad with "minute capacitance sensing technology", capable of sensing moving fingers about 3 cm above it. The electric capacity of the hand can be sensed by capacitance sensors in the touchpad. Laptops are only the beginning. Look for it to be used in a wide variety of products.

15mm thick LCD TV

2008-09-30T06:12:00.000-07:00

Don't be surprised if in the near future LCDs would be as thin as paper. Hitachi just showcased its new 37-inch LCD TV with the thinnest part only 15mm thick. The color range of the TV is 150% more than HDTV standards. The screen has 1,920 × 1,080 pixels. It will be released sometime in 2009.

LG KC910

2008-09-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

Another first for LG, the KC910 is the world's thinnest 8 megapixel camera phone. It's touchscreen fills nearly the entire phone. It can easily play Divx/Xvid movies, and its 8 megapixel camera has a ton of nifty features like xenon flash, face racking, smile shot and blink detection, while recording at slow to fast motion.

Super mini Toshiba hard drive

2008-09-27T21:52:00.000-07:00

Toshiba just announced the world's first 1.8 inch hard drive. Also available in 160GB and 120GB, the 8mm 5400rpm hard drive can clock data transfer speeds of up to 3 gigs per second. The new drive will be very resistand to shock and vibration, thanks to Toshiba's free fall sensor option. Get ready for laptops and other portable media devices to pack more storage while going even smaller.

Infrared Remote Control Car

2008-09-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

No need for complex complex controls to drive your toy car. The Infrared Tracker Remote Control Car simply does what its name says, track the the infrared from the controller. All you need to do is point the dot from the infrared beam and the car will follow it always. It's only got 5 ft range though.

Robotic Junkyard Dog

2008-09-24T06:56:00.000-07:00

Robot dogs are being developed to be closer to the real thing, but they're pretty costly to the average person. The Robotic Junkyard Dog is better suited for people who want a nifty robot for only a small amount of money. At just about $129.95 and supposedly made from scrap, you can get your own pet dog able to do up to 80 different moves. From different head movements, to tail swagging, to moving around freely, this robot dog even has infrared sensors to detect obstacles and even stairs. A simple remote can be used to command 18 tricks. One strange thing is the dog seems to be programmed to malfunction from time to time, in which case the owner has to reset its circuits.

5 in 1 USB Cable

2008-09-23T07:09:00.000-07:00

People with alot of portable usb devices will like this one. It's the 5 in 1 USB Charging and Data-Sync Cable, with the ability to charge or sync the iPod, NDS Lite/NDS, PSP, or the GameBoy Advance SP. The PSP and iPodcan be accessed by the PC for data transfer using the USB cable.

Wow Wee Flyer

2008-09-22T15:01:00.000-07:00

The Wow Wee Bladestar is a new indoor flyer that has a sensor that detects obstacles so that it can veer away from them. You can even use your hands to guide it away from you. It can be controlled using a digital 3 channel controller. There's even a dual mode where two Bladestars can battle it out, where using the fire button attacks the other Bladestar.

Magic Mirror

2008-09-21T02:35:00.000-07:00

This isn't the wicked witch's mirror. It's a new home security system add-on that looks like an ordinary mirror, but actually is hiding a CG character in a 30-inch LCD screen. By connecting the mirror to an already installed security system, “Basil of the Mirror”, the standard CG character that comes with the mirror, can alert you to all sorts of problems within the house. It can store up to 100 messages, like if "the garage door is open", or "there are guests at the door".

Wifi detector watch

2008-09-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Wi-Fi watch is a great accessory for people who carry their laptops around. It can find Wi-Fi hotspots within 100 meters with just a touch of a button. It also has the standard perks of a wristwatch, like alarm, timer, chronograph AND it is water resistant and shockproof.

Crazy Retro Japanese Phone Watch

2008-09-19T05:32:00.000-07:00

Known as the Zihotch Retro Phone Watch, this unique-looking watch features a working retro phone dial. The watch itself can't show the time, it tells the time. By dialing 117 using the old school dial, a speaker phone tells the time in Japanese. If you dial the wrong number, the phone says "We are sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service. Please check and call again." Check out the watch here.

Fit-PC Slim

2008-09-18T15:59:00.000-07:00

Probably the world's smallest PC system, Compulab's Fit-PC Slim measures only 4.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches. It is Linux-ready, and boasts an AMD Geode LX800 500MHz processor, 2.5-in hard drive, VGA output with Ethernet and Wifi capabilities. It's smaller than the earlier released Fit-PC but has more RAM and added features. Running only on 4-6 Watts of power, it clearly is energy effecient. The retail price according to Compulab is $220 to $245 for an empty system, which doesn't seem too steep.

Sony Wireless OLED TV

2008-09-16T07:02:00.000-07:00

Everything is going wireless, even Sony's OLED TV. Featuring an 11 inch screen and 960 x 540 resolution, the superslick tv runs on batteries. It has a built-in tuner at the back of the screen. No release date yet but don't expect it to in cheap.

Finger Drum Mousepad

2008-09-15T05:04:00.000-07:00

If you're bored using your PC all day, the Finger Drum Mousepad might light it up a bit. You can make different sounds a drum set can make, like bass, snare, toms, hi-hat, crash, and ride cymbals. You can even put in mp3s to the device and it'll play drum instrumentals. It's also able to record your own compositions. All it needs are four AAA batteries.

Smallest interchangeable lens camera

2008-09-13T07:30:00.000-07:00

New from Panasonic is the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera- the Lumix DMC-G1. Featuring 12.1 megapixels, the camera offers MEGA optical image stabilization, intelligent ISO, face detection and scene selector. The 3 inch LCD at the back can be pivoted freely 180 degrees across and 270 degrees vertically. SLR(single-lens reflex) cameras are powerful, but most of the time have been too bulky. This new mini version of an SLR will come as a nice surprise for people who want to have high quality photos using flexible changeable lenses.

Water powered calculator

2008-09-10T07:31:00.000-07:00

Solar powered calculators may be well and good, but what happens when their battery backup runs out? They're pretty much almost useless unless you change the battery. Here comes the water-powered calculator. With just plain old tap water, you can charge up the calculator for up to a month, using only less than a cup of water. The inventors behind the device state that the water reacts with a zinc anode and cathode, creating an electrical current that powers the calculator. Although batteries aren't that costly, this is pretty green and environment friendly.

Indestructable Keyboard

2008-09-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

Flexible and waterproof, this keyboard is a treat for all folks who easily get their keyboard messy with dust and spilled food. Just unplug it and you can even wash it with water. Just roll it, put it on a pocket, and bring it anywhere. Another good thing about this keyboard is it also ensures proper wrist position like the newer keyboards being released.

SONY Ericsson W810

2006-06-10T07:45:00.000-07:00

Check out the new walkman phone from Sony Ericsson, the W810. It's got a removable 512MB memory stick, HPM-70 stereo headphones, EDGE Class 10 technology for quick data transfer and I-net access, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also boasts a 2-mega pixel auto-focus camera.

Motorola ROCKR E1

2006-06-08T06:20:00.000-07:00

iTunes fanatic? Get ready for the Motorola ROCKR E1. It's the first mobile phone with the Apple iTunes mobile music player. You can play your favorite playlists just by pressing the iTunes button. Songs can easily be loaded to the phone using the USB cable. The sound isn't lacking either with 3D stereo sound. And it still has the nifty features your regular mobile phone has, 176x220 pixel color display, a VGA flash camera, Bluetooh and WAP enabled.

LG AN110B

2006-05-28T04:05:00.000-07:00

A projector with style and room-comfy, that would be the LG AN110B. It's the world's first wall-mounted HD projector. This slick projector can be hanged on the wall unlike usual projectors that take up a bit of space. The image projection is very sharp with slightly subdued colors. The Hi-definition is good with no rainbow effect.
Specs:
2,500:1 contrast ratio
1280x720 resolution
1000 ANSI Lumens max brightness
Weight: 4.5kg
443 x 92.2 x 254.2(mm)

Genius Look312P

2006-05-18T09:09:00.000-07:00

No this isn't a pet related site, and yes, that stuffed doggy is a gadget. It's a 300K pixel webcam from genius tucked within a stuffed animal. It has a 640x480 VGA image censor and can deliver 30 frames per second. There's also a motion sensor that can send emails when it detects movement. Along with a free microphone and a USB extender, its not only a nice webcam but is also a cool and inexpensive gift.

ASUS P505

2006-05-17T04:06:00.000-07:00

Go mobile with the Asus P505 Pocket PC Phone Edition. This smart PDA phone is user-friendly and has lots of features. A 5-way joystick for easier mobility, 1.3 megapixel digicam, 6-hour recorder, mp3 player, Bluetooth GPD and e-map are some of the things this PDA phone packs.

Nabaztag

2006-05-16T03:58:00.000-07:00

Move over energizer rabbit, the Wi-Fi rabbit is going to make you extinct. This wi-fi gadget can tell you the latest news, stock market updates, or weather forecasts! It can also alert you when you get email, or give you a traffic report, by wiggling its ears or glowing and dancing.

Dopod 900

2006-05-15T11:24:00.000-07:00

It's big, its bulky, but hey, it's loaded with features. You can use it vertically like a PDA, or horizontally like a Tablet PC. Keys are spread out and easy to use. It has a speakerphoneor can be connected with a Bluetooth headset for easier communication. Using a front camera you can even make video-calls. Its also got a rear 1.3 megapixel camera. All in all its quite the total package, but its also expensive.
Specs:
520MHz Intel processor
128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
640x480 pixel screen
1.3 megapixel camera
Windows Mobile 5
Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth

Samsung YP-D1

2006-05-14T04:45:00.000-07:00

Gadgets are getting more and more hybrid. Here comes a multimedia player from Samsung that looks pretty much like a handset- the Samsun YP-D1. It had a video and audio player, plus a 4x 2-megapixel camera. There's a 512MB, 1GC, or 2GB version of the device. It's got a 1.8" TFT LC screen, 20 hours battery playback, FM tuner/recorder, and voice recorder.

Pentax Optio T10

2006-05-12T04:07:00.000-07:00

Touchscreen cameras are becoming popular these days, and Pentax's Optio T10 would be a great one to try. Not only does it look cool, but you can easily edit images in a user-friendly interface. No need for buttons. You can do all the editing in its touchscreen menus, including cropping images, red-eye removal, filtering, and more. The camera can also be connected to a printer directly after you finished editing. With an aluminum body, 3-inch LCD screen, 3x zoom and 6-megapixel shots, this has got to be one of the pioneers in next gen cameras.

A4TECH X-750BF X7 Mouse Series

2006-05-10T04:24:00.000-07:00

Avid gamers will really want to get this new game mouse from A4TECH. It has the "3XFire Button" that fires 3 times during gameplay. It also works as a double-click- for those who have a hard time doing it. It's got 5 usable buttons and a sixth button used for adjusting the mouse shift- sensitivity level instantly(changeable from 600-2500 dpi)!
Specs:
FPS: 7080 frames/sec
DPI: 2500dpi
SPI: Only need 1 millisecond
Max. Acceleration: 20g
Image Processing: 6.4 mega pixels/second
Max. Speed: 45 inches/second

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger

2006-05-10T04:09:00.000-07:00

Need to go extremely mobile? Put your PC in the palm of your hand with HP iPAQ's mobile messenger. Powerful and has great high-speed connectivity. Its GPS is integrated perfectly.
Specs:
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 software - Phone Edition
Processor: Intel® PXA272 Processor 312 MHZ
Connectivity: Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth® 1.2, IrDA SIR 1.2
Expansion slot: SDIO slot; Integrated Mini-SD slot
Memory: 128 MB total memory; 55 MB user available
Display: 3.0" transflective TFT QVGA; 64K colors
1.3MP Camera with LED flash
integrated thumb keyboard
Dimensions: 4.65 x 2.8 x .71 in.
Weight: 5.8 oz
Software: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer for Pocket PC

POLYCOM Sound Station 2

2006-05-06T21:38:00.000-07:00

Need an intergalactic conference phone? Well the Polycom Sounds Station two definitely looks like one. It features full duplex 2-way conversation. It also has CallerID, addressbook, graphical display with backlight, clear sound and 360 degree coverage. It can also pick up even the lightest whispers.

Robosapien V2

2006-05-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Home robots have gone a long long and are becoming more and more life-like. Robosapin V2 can do martial arts, grip stuff, talk, and order his pet pals. He can get up on his own if he falls down, unlike the classic old "tip-em-over-so-they-can't-get-up" types. And the cool bot doesn't even cost too much to buy.

Nokia N70

2006-05-05T04:38:00.000-07:00

Yet another great handset from Nokia- the N70. A 2-megapixel camera, multimedia, Bluetooth, MP3/fm radio, it's got everything you'll need in a mobile phone. PC transfers works like a charm once you've installed the Nokia PC Suite in your computer. its great camera works like a digicam, and it also has flash.
Specs:
352x288 pixel resolution
35MB internal memory, 64MB MMC
2-megapixel camera with flash, 20x zoom
0.3-megapixel front camera
Tri-band/3G support
Bluetooth
USB Cable included
MP3/AAC stereo playback
FM radio

WACOM Graphire 3 G-430

2006-05-05T04:27:00.000-07:00

Graphic artists can rejoice with this new graphics tablet released by WACOM. The pen is very slight, lightweight and comfortable to use. The drawing area is 3.65x5.02 inches. Here's another quirk- the other end of the pen is just like a real eraser! Works darn well like a real pencil. It also has an air brush button that works like a real air brush- you press the button and it will paint as an airbrush without the pen tip toughing the pad. And this pad sells pretty cheap too.

B&O/Samsung Serene

2006-05-04T03:58:00.000-07:00

A mobile phone that looks as far away from ordinary- that's the Samsung Serene. With the screen at the lower half, and the circular keypad at the top, it's definitely different in looks. The problem with the phone however, is text messages will be harder to write unless you're very good at adapting to strange keypad layouts. The camera isn't too good either, just VGA.
Specs:
320x240 pixel LCD
262K colours
Triband
Bluetooth

SONY Reader

2006-05-04T03:49:00.000-07:00

Avid eBook fans will probably know that there are alot of eBook PDAs being shelled out lately. Well Sony has just joined in the fray. Check out the Sony Reader- their very own version of an ebook reader. The screen seems to be the best feature, it looks very much like real paper, and is smooth to the eyes. You can load it will all your favorite eBooks or you can even download from the thousands available at Sony's website.
Specs:
128MB internal memory
6 inch SVGA screen
800x600 resolution
7,500 page views per charge
Removable memory slot

Samsung 82 inch LCD TV

2006-05-03T04:13:00.000-07:00

If you're also big in money, then this spectacular TV is for you. It's the largest LCD TV currently available, at a whopping 82 inches! And that's all high-definition TV. Of course you probably can buy a car or two with the money this one costs.

Archos AV700

2006-05-03T03:50:00.000-07:00

Yep it's TV that you can bring everywhere. This version of Archos's media jukebox has 100 gigs for you to save your favorite downloaded movies. You and even record from your TV with its docking pod. The 7-inch screen is also crisp and clear.

Palmone LifeDrive

2006-05-02T04:48:00.000-07:00

There's alot of PDAs around featuring cool stuff, but this PDA pioneer can't be disregarded. It's the first to feature a hard drive- 4 more gibabytes of storage, which can be xpanded using the SD card slot. That's more multi-media you can put in your PDA. With an MP3 player, video jukebox, photo-viewer, Wi-Fi and all usual functions, it's a complete package. It can even be switched from portrait or landscape view. The screen is also good at 320x480 color resolution, and the battery lasts for two full days of usage.

O2 XM

2006-05-02T04:35:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder what the result be if you will put an Intel chip in a mobile phone? Your answer: 02 XM- the first mobile phone powered by Intel. Incredibly fast interface, superb multitasking and a 1.3 megapixel camera are just some of the features this super-powered phone has. Plus you can access O2's music service to download thousands of songs.

Nintendo Game Boy Micro

2006-05-01T04:24:00.000-07:00

High powered portables like Nintendo DS or PSP might already be out, but you still can't ignore this new upgraded portable from Nintendo. Game Boy Micro runs on the same engine as Game Boy Advance SP, but it comes in a much smaller package. Worried about scratching the screen? Don't. The screen is easily replacable. Even though the Game boy Advance engine can't compete with PSP or DS, you might still want to get this for novelty's sake, especially if you still haven't got Game Boy Advance. Plus, its way cheaper.
Specs:
32-bit 16.8 MHz ARM processor
2-inch LCD screen
Backlight
Changeable Faceplates
Rechargable lithium-ion battery
2x4x0.7 inches
80g

Toshiba Qosmio G20

2006-05-01T04:13:00.000-07:00

There's nothing ordinary about this laptop. Toshiba's Qosmio G20 doubles as a TV, and can easily record all your favorite shows. It has an analog TV tuner, two 100GB drives, Wi-Fi and Bluetooch. The best thing about it is you can switch to TV mode in just 7 seconds! And its 17" monitor is no slouch either. Of course it also costs quite a bit more than your regular laptops.

SAMSUNG SGH-D600

2006-04-30T10:01:00.000-07:00

This solid new phone from Samsung is a great all-around mobile phone, with all the nifty extras. Easy-to-press large buttons, big clear screen, and a 2-megapixel camera are just some of the nice features this phones carries.
Specs:
240x320 pixels display
262K color LCD
2-megapixel camera
Quad-band GSM
72MB memory
TransFlash card slot

SONY Cyber-shot DSC-M2

2006-04-30T09:57:00.000-07:00

Looking for a cool looking digicam? SONY's Cyber-shot M2 gives you that Swiss knife's look without compromising its features. With a 2.5 inch LCD screen, 5.1 megapixel MPEG4 videos, and 3x optical zoom, this one packs it all. Store up to 1,100 photos on its internal memory, and record videos at 30 frames per second.
Specs:
5.1 megapixel photos and videos
320 x 240 pixel display
2.5 inch LCD screen

SONY AIBO ERS-7M3

2006-04-28T06:44:00.000-07:00

Looking for a long living man's best friend? This robot mutt will suit your needs if you have the cash to shell out. It comes with a camera and microphone to remember your voice, thus recognizing you as its sole owner. It has its own personality based on its software, and its mood changes depending on interaction and the environment. It uses 45 multi-color LEDs to express its emotions. You can get it to play with its ball, or his bone- what would a good dog do without one? It will also learn new tricks when you spend more time with it.

Gizmondo Wide Screen

2006-04-28T06:18:00.000-07:00

Even against the might PSP, the giz freaks from Tiger Telematics still mustered the courage to go up agains Sony. Wide 4-inch display screen, Wi-Fi multiplayer gaming, a 2 megapixel camera, and GPF, this cool handheld tries to make up what it lacks in gaming with multimedia features. Another cool thing: this gadget has voice recognition software that lets you speak out commands while playing!
Specs:
Graphics: Nvidia GoForce 3D 4500
Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels
Colors: 65,536 colors
Display: 4.0" LCD TFT screen
Expansion and Connectivity
WiFi (WLAN 802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2, and tri-band GSM technology
Integrated camera, MP3 player, MPEG-4 media player, GPS

Samsung E760

2006-04-27T07:48:00.000-07:00

It might not look that all different from your other foldable cellphones, but make no mistake- this thing is shakable! Yes that's right, some functions can be toggled by moving or flicking the handset in different directions. Like shaking it horizontally moves you from one MP3 track to another, shaking it vertically to change the volume, or flicking it to answer calls.
Specs:
Dimensions : 88 x 44 x 22.5 mm)
Weight : 88 g
LCD Spec
- Internal : TFT 176 x 220 Pixels/262K colours
- External : OLED 96 x 96 Pixels/ 65K colours
96.5 MB user memory (4 MB JAVA)
WAP 2.0
1.3 Megapixel (1280 x 1024) Camera
Video Player/Recorder (MPEG4 / 3GPP / H.263)
Motion regognition UI (M-button)
Bluetooth V1.2
GPRS

SONY Walkman Bean MP3 Player

2006-04-27T07:27:00.000-07:00

This unique shaped MP3 player packs quite a punch. Looking aside its cool jellybean-like exterior, it features up to 50 hours of battery life, with 3 minutes charging giving it 3 hours of playback- talk about superfast! It has a blue OLED display and a pop-up USB plug for easy PC downloads. This nifty bean player comes in 512MB (NW-E205) and 1GB(NW-E207) capacities.
Specs:
Weight: 1.6 oz
Dimensions: 2.7" x .9" x 1.5
Battery Life: up to 50 hours
Built-in FM Tuner

Nokia N92

2006-04-26T16:04:00.000-07:00

This is the first Nokia handset that has a mobile TV. It also has a 2 megapixel camera and 3G support. And yeah it looks cool too.

XDA Atom

2006-04-26T16:03:00.000-07:00

The world's smallest multi-media PDA-phone- the XDA Atom hosts personal information management software and entertainment features along with a 2-megapixel flash camera, boasting one of the most fully packed PDA-phones. It also is the first PDA-phone with an FM radio tuner.

Features:
Windows Mobile 5.0
Intel PXA272 416MHz
Flash ROM: 128MB total, RAM: 64MB
2.7" TFT LCD display with touch panel
240x320 resolution
140 grams
Integrated personal digital assistance, tri-band EDGE phone, FM radio, 2 megapixels camera, Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, miniSD memory card slot, O2 SMS Plus, O2 Connect

XDA IIi

2006-04-26T16:02:00.000-07:00

This pricey PDA is the fastest PDA phone available.

Features:
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC Phone 2nd Edition
3.5" 64K colour TFT LCD
Colour 1.3 mega pixel camera
Bluetooth
GSM/GPRS
Java MIDIet Manager
WLAN
MMC/SDIO card slot
128 RAM

ACCUVISION 46" PLASMA TV

2006-04-26T15:48:00.000-07:00

Digital television at its best, this high-definition TV runs on plasma technology. It has 1024x768 resolution, 16.7 million colors, and 16:9 aspect ratio.

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2006-04-26T07:21:00.000-07:00

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