MobiPress Electronics and Gadgets Review

Verzon iPhone

2011-01-11T07:27:00.000-08:00

Verizon will today announced its iPhone at the "Big Red" event. Verizon's press conference is scheduled to begin at 11AM ET

With Verizon, the iPhone will have an unlimited data plan on its network, something AT&T discontinued last year. The iphone is expected to be sold for ($199 for a 16 GB device and $299 for a 32 GB device)

Nexus Two Rumored To Be Coming In Less Than 2 Weeks

2010-11-01T06:30:00.000-07:00

Rumor has it that the Nexus Two will be announced at a press conference on November 8th in New York. The announcement would come from Google and Samsung together, and the device would be he first to ship with the next version of Android - version 2.3 aka: Gingerbread. It would also be available on more than one carrier.

Again, this is all rumor, coming from Taylor Wimberly at Android and Me, who says he has spoken with "multiple, trusted sources familiar with the project who have shared the same story with me. They wish to remain anonymous."

Verizon Wireless and Apple began selling iPads at over 2,000 Verizon stores. Verizon is offering three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for $20 a month. In addition, Verizon is offering all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.

AT&T is trying out direct carrier billing with Zong, BilltoMobile and Boku, according to GigaOm. "This could be a major turning point in helping accelerate the growth of mobile payments, a market that could be worth an estimated $633.4 billion by 2014," says Ryan Kim.

According to Stacey Higginbotham, also at GigaOm, sources inside European carriers say that Apple has been working with SIM-card manufacturer Gemalto to create a special SIM card that would let people in Europe buy a phone no the web or at an Apple Store and get phones working using Apple's App Store.

Roku will reportedly start licensing its software, and NetGear will be the first partner to take advantage. According to Silicon Alley Insider, Roku was forced into this strategy, but it could ultimately mean more people using Roku's service.

Gawker's Valleywag reports that Google is providing "servants" to its employees. Actually, Google is providing "runners" to help employees with errands. Employees get credits on TaskRabbit, which brokers odd jobs.
Oracle has already had a lawsuit against Google for Java code used in Android. Now, the company has reportedly updated the suit, saying that Google "directly copied" code.

A company called Proview has threatened to sue Apple over the iPad name. The company tried to market a tablet computer called the I-Pad over a decade ago, according to Financial Times.

Mozilla announced that Firefox 4 won't be available until next year, according to ComputerWorld.

Android OS

2010-10-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

The Android OS (otherwise known as the Android G1) was developed by Android Inc. and later acquired by the Internet giant, Google. One of the most innovative features of the Android OS is that, while many smart phone operating systems feature only a single home screen, the Android OS features 3 that you can customize with your favorite applications and widgets. By running your finger across the screen, you can switch between home screens and access your applications. To add applications to a home screen, you can either drag them there from another or hold down on the screen to open a customization menu. All menus on the Android OS are accessible by drawing your finger up from a selection tab and choosing the function that you wish to run.

The browser included with the Android OS functions much like Google Chrome. Your Gmail accounts are automatically synced into one unified mailbox if you choose that option. You can also keep them separate through multiple in boxes that you can place on respective home screens. Using the Android OS is an interactive experience. By turning your phone on its side, the screen will automatically reformat into another layout that is useful for browsing the Internet or typing. Some smart phones with the Android OS have the capability to transfer applications and files between phones simply by touching them together. When using the browser or reading an email, the scroll speed is very smooth and you

HTC Desire HD

2010-10-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

If you like the look of the HTC Desire, then its new big brother should definitely appeal to you. Design-wise, the HTC Desire HD is very eye catching. Made from aluminium for better build quality, this device looks very sleek and impressive. With the massive screen, it's also very easy to read ebooks while you're out and about. Simply swipe to turn pages similar to the functionality of the iPad.

Amateur photographers can forget about having their camera and phone as two separate devices as this device has a whopping 8-megapixel camera. There is also many effects you can use to edit your photos straight after you take them. Whether you want to turn an image black and white or change its exposure, it's all just a click away. Tagging the members of the photo and uploading it to Facebook or Flickr is incredibly simple also. You can also record HD video at 720p resolution and upload your video straight to YouTube from your phone. You'll be blown away by the quality of the video camera on this device.

Browsing the web and watching video content is a pleasure on the crisp, bright screen. Whether you're into gaming or just want to catch up on episodes of your favorite TV show, this phone will make sure you do it in style. With customizable widgets that allow you to set up your phone anyway you like, you'll soon wonder what you did without the HTC Desire HD. These unlocked devices are understandably selling extremely fast so pick up your unlocked device now to avoid disappointment.

HTC Desire A8181 Android

2010-10-29T08:41:00.000-07:00

HTC Desire Z has hit the market and it has certainly lived up to its expectations. Now you can have it all with a touch-screen that allows you to interact with apps and browse the Internet, and a 'pop open' keyboard for those longer emails and texts.

There's plenty more you can do with this phone than just calling, texting and e-mailing however. You can capture all those special moments in your life with an amazing quality HD video recorder or a 5 megapixel camera with flash. Unlike the iPhone, the HTC Desire Z has full Internet access which supports Adobe Flash. Just from one site to the other with fantastic speed and ease of usability. The cinematic display and G-Sensor have been improved greatly on this device which makes it the perfect mobile gaming platform also. You'll never be bored during your commute again.

There's a ton of fantastic features on the HTC Desire Z including GPS and Bluetooth connectivity. Why buy a GPS when you can have one in your pocket all the time? The HTC Desire Z offers a great serif with no data roaming fees. It'll point you in the right direction and even give suggestions on where to stop for food and other hot spots. If you're someone that is constantly losing your phone then you'll absolutely adore HTC Sense online. Log on to discover exactly where you've left your phone and even wipe your information from it if you find it somewhere it shouldn't be.

Palm TX Handheld

2010-10-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

The Palm TX is a state-of-the-art handheld PDA. It is nice and light and jammed packed full of features including some fantastic multimedia applications. The T
X has a 320 x 480-pixel clear and sharp touch screen with the Palm input interface receded at the bottom of the screen to give more screen space. The stylus is firm and comfortable in hand. The Palm TX is also incredibly light yet still retains a remarkable amount of power.

The TX has a 312-MHz Bulverde processor and 128MB of flash memory so it has the engine to run smooth and fast. Unlike the iPhone, the SD slot allows for an expansion of memory. The TX has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, and can connect to a local networks just as easily as a laptop. Plus it has non-volatile memory meaning your data will survive a complete battery rundown, unlike older Palm and Pocket PCs.

TX runs a great deal of applications. These include a Documents-to-Go program that works for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint files. Plus naturally it has an assortment of contact managers and a great calendar. Further to this it has an expense tracking function called VersaMail. It also has AddIt tool, which buys software offline and pulls it down to your X the next time you log onto your network and HotSync. Along side these programs is Avvenu from Palm, which is a free service that links to your own PC files remotely, including music files.

The TX has video, photo and audio playback which supportd a wide range of image and video types, including JPG, BMP, TIFF, MPEG codecs, and QuickTime. The music playback device is very solid as it uses Windows Media Player 9.0 to arrange and manage play lists. The single speaker on the TX is good but the audio quality on headphones is excellent.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Mac

2010-07-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

With high quality digital cameras becoming more and more available, there is a growing number of photographers and designers producing great images. However with weather conditions and growing requirements for submitting and making money from your photographs there is a need for software that encompasses every aspect of editing photographs and pictures. That's where Photoshop comes in.

Photoshop CS4 will amaze you with what it can do. Whether you need to simply color correct images, create masks, create graphics and much much more then Photoshop can do it.

Photoshop is essential for professional photographers and designers. For that reason, Photoshop is very popular and the learning process with this software is made much easier by all the helpful tutorials and advice online. The software comes with plenty of training but there is a large Photoshop community that can help you with any questions along the way. No matter what you want to do with your photographs, Photoshop can make it possible. Did we mention that this runs super fast on the Macbook Air.

Apple iPad Tablet (64GB, Wifi)

2010-07-12T12:12:00.000-07:00

The 64GB iPad in its 9.7-inch glory is the ideal device for browsing the web, listening to music and watching videos on the go. Thin and light enough to take anywhere, the iPad has a crisp, vivid display that can be used in landscape or portrait mode. It weighs just 1.5 pounds so it will be your perfect travel companion. If you have ever used an iPod Touch or an iPhone, then you already know how to use an iPad and you know what it has to offer. The touch screen on the iPad allows you pinch to zoom in on your photos on maps and it also responds to many other gestures. The iPad is even more responsive than the iPhone and the speed of web browsing and enjoying applications is much faster also- not to mention much more enjoyable on the larger screen.

The iPad battery last for up to ten hours on a single charge so it id perfect for long flights and train journeys. The app store already has over 150,000 apps so there is something for everyone. With the new graphics chip, games work better on the iPad and there are currently many apps being optimized just for the iPad to enjoy on its larger screen. New to the iPad is iBooks which is an app to rival the Amazon Kindle. You can browse thousands of books, read reviews and read a sample of books before committing to buying them. When you find one you like, there's no need to go to the book store. Just sit back and let it load onto your iPad.For productivity, the iWork applications that are so popular with Macs have been redesigned for the iPad. That means you can create documents, spreadsheets and fantastic looking presentations right from your iPad, and yes, we're cheaper than the official Apple iPad site! Show them off on the device itself, connect it to a bigger screen using a VGA adapter or attach your files as a PDF or as a Microsoft Word file in an e-mail.

So whether you want to stay up to date, productive or entertained on your travels, this 64GB iPad has you covered with plenty of room for apps, music, movies and books.

Top 5 Best Motorola Android Phones

2010-06-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

1. Sprint EVO 4G

At the moment, the HTC-built Sprint (NYSE: S - News) EVO 4G is the Android phone to beat. A gazillion top-line features including a beautiful 4.3-inch screen, an 8-megapixel camera, 720p HD video output and, of course, access to Sprint's super-fast 4G network (when it comes to your neighborhood). A physically large phone like its Windows Mobile twin (T-Mobile's HD2), the EVO 4G is an absolutely amazing piece of handheld technology.

2. HTC Droid Incredible
This is HTC's super smartphone made for Verizon's EV-DO 3G network. The Incredible sports a great 3.7-inch screen and shares a lot with its big brother, the EVO 4G -- like a 1GHz Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM - News) Snapdragon processor, an 8-megapixel camera and HTC's Sense home screen look and feel. A downside is the phone's limited battery life, but there are higher-capacity battery packs available from third-party companies.

3. Google Nexus One
This is the phone that Google decided to lend its corporate name to. The Nexus One was the first phone to be updated to the latest version of the Android OS 2.2 (of course). It boasts a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen and has a 5-megapixel camera. Also manufactured by HTC, the Google Nexus One is only sold on Google's Web site for use on T-Mobile's 3G network. A Sprint version is rumored to be coming soon. Google has suggested that Verizon (NYSE: VZ - News) subscribers should check-out the similar Droid Incredible.

4. Verizon Droid
Made by Motorola (NYSE: MOT - News) for Verizon this phone is a winner. A slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a terrific 3.7-inch screen, 16GB of built-in memory, turn-by-turn GPS travel instructions, loads of video extras and a fast processor make this a desirable option. (Verizon's cellular network doesn't hurt either.) Even though its design is a few months old, the phone comes across as a cutting-edge, thoroughly modern Android device.

5. Garminfone
Garmin (NASDAQ: GRMN - News) has been promising a cutting-edge direction-finder/smartphone for awhile now. This joint effort with the computer gurus at Asus finally hits all the right notes. The Garminfone is a super GPS navigation device built into a state-of-the-art Android smartphone. In our tests we found the Garminfone to be the best smartphone navigation system today -- with the added plus of being able to have someone you know lend his/her voice to the travel commands. Very cool.

Motorola Droid 2 Goes Head to Head With Droid In Comparison Video

2010-06-21T06:36:00.000-07:00

In a video comparison that just screams “appropriate”, the Motorola Droid 2 goes one-on-one with the original Motorola Droid. Looking at the two devices side-by-side, one can conclude that these things are almost identical at first glance. The Droid 2 does away with those gold accents Motorola included on the original offering, and they also improved on the physical typing experience by removing that ghastly directional pad to make more room for the slide-out keyboard.’

If you want to see more impressions on the Droid 2 and how it stacks up against the Droid, be sure to visit our friends at Android & Me who are today’s benefactors in bringing us more Droid 2 information than our brains can handle.

Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

2010-04-12T07:34:00.000-07:00

What do you use your PC or Laptop for? Whatever it is, it needs to run on an ultimate operating system. You've heard the hype, you've heard the stories and you've probably jealously seen it in action so you know it's all true. Windows 7 Ultimate Edition is without a doubt the best operating system the world has ever seen to date.

Windows 7 ultimate edition (32 bit) takes everything that's good about every previous Windows operating system and only the good things and wraps it in a super slick, super fast, ultra performing shell. This is the operating system that future ones will measure themselves against.

Windows 7 Ultimate is without a doubt the fastest operating system you will ever use and a boot up time to match.

Along with all the amazing features and super fast performance that comes with the lower grade versions, the ultimate edition comes with:
Multiple monitors, Fast user switching, Windows Aero, Windows Media Center, Windows Media Player Remote Media Experience, AppLocker, BitLocker Drive Encryption, BranchCache Distributed Cache, DirectAccess Subsystem for Unix-based Applications, Multilingual User Interface Pack, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Enhancements and Virtual Hard Disk Booting.

While that may mean a little or a lot to some of you, trust us, this baby is fast, powerful and will run on practically ANY PC, Laptop or Netbook (and maybe even the iPad). Windows 7 Ultimate Edition breathes new life into older machines too. Be the envy of your friends as they wait minutes for their machines to boot up while your already browsing the web, replying to emails, playing games or watching a movie!
So weather you're a gamer looking for the ultimate gaming experience, a business looking to safe hours of wasted loading/waiting times per year, a media junkie that cannot get enough MP3 of Movie goodness or a user who is simply sick and tired waiting around for things to load, Windows 7 Ultimate is for you.

Cisco-Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router

2010-04-12T07:27:00.000-07:00

It's time to upgrade to a serious piece of kit with the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router, another solidly built router from Linksys which comes as three in one package. Firstly, the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. Secondly, there is a 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Meaning you can hook up four PCs directly, and/or attach more hubs and switches to create the network you require. Thirdly, the Router function pulls it all in by letting your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
From the above three sections you will notice that this router the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router is quite a serious router. It is primarily aimed with those who have a serious tech requirement. Quite possibly suited to those who want to use third party software or make hardware modifications. A key feature for tech heads is that this router has customised Linux firmware available from third parties so it really can handle high end needs. The router gives great signal strength with no dropout. I was quite impressed as I went about with my laptop sitting in the traditional slows spots and finding with this router how much they had improved with this router.

To round up the WRT54GL which will give you fast connection across whatever network you create and allow fast and secure connection to the internet, files, printers, and multi-player games. Upgrade your kit today, buy a Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router now.

Dell D420 12.1, 1.2 GHz Core Duo, 1GB RAM, 60GB, Windows XP Pro

2010-03-29T13:57:00.000-07:00

Introducing the Dell Latitude D420, for when a netbook simply doesn’t make any sense, but you still want to benefit from portability. On this perfectly sized notebook you can actually get some work done, with its fully sized keyboard, 12.1inch wide-aspect screen and external optical drive. Something that can't be said for the HP Mini Note 5101 which we've featured here before.

The Dell Latitude D420 is a gorgeous notebook, its thin magnesium-alloy frame and high-quality plastic outer shell is really rugged and rigid. It comes with a huge 80GB Hard Drive for all your movies and music, and 2GB of memory that makes the preloaded Windows XP Pro run like a dream. A fantastic feature that Dell included in this machine is the HSDPA modem slot, perfect for connecting to the web on-the-go.

Weighing in at only 3.7lbs, the 1.2GHz Intel Core Duo U2500 ultra-low voltage processor in the Dell Latitude D420 helps this notebook pack a battery life of 2.5hours. This is the perfect portable and yet usable computer, lying somewhere between netbook and laptop territory. Pick one up today and start getting some real work done when you’re on the move.

Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control

2010-03-29T13:34:00.000-07:00

Home Theatre Systems are incredible and we all love how they bring High Definition sound and video into our lives. Sometimes though, the clutter and complicated remotes can be a frustration for even the simplest of tasks. Thankfully Logitech have answered our prayers with the Logitech Harmony 880 Color LCD Universal Remote Control, the best remote control you’ll ever own. It will completely eliminate the need for all other remote controls. This one remote can control up to 15 devices, connect it to TVs, DVD Players, TiVos, Cable Boxes, Recievers, the list is endless. It blows other remote controls away, even the Home Theater master MX-3000.

If you’ve been intimated by the thought of all the work involved in setting up a universal remote than don’t despair, the Logitech Harmony 880 setup could not be easier. Logitech have an online remote control database, so all you need to do is type in your equipment model numbers and the remote will do the rest. Even the advanced functions of your equipment can be easily programmed.

With Logitech Harmony 880 Color LCD Universal Remote Control you’ll never have to worry about picking up the right sized batteries again as this remote comes with a charging cradle, perfect not just for recharging the battery but also as a great place to store the remote when not in use. One of the best features of the remote is how easy it is to read – when you pick it up the color LCD screen lights up and even the buttons are backlit, no more fumbling in the dark for the pause button.

The New Motorola E815

2010-03-29T13:29:00.000-07:00

If you need a really solid and sturdy phone that still has all the features you would expect from a modern phone, you can’t go wrong with the Motorola E815.

The Motorola E815 is a great little flip phone that’s really easy to use, features an internal 2.2inch bright screen that’s easy to view messages on and browse the web, and an external 1.3inch screen so you’ll always know who is calling.

It has an integrated 1.3megapixel camera for taking photos and video, and you can even upgrade the internal memory using the transflash expansion slot. You’ll never run out of space for contacts as the phonebook can store up to 1000 numbers. For handsfree calls it has Bluetooth capabilities as well as speakerphone. This phone has an exceptionally long battery life, with talk time of up to 180 minutes and a massive standby time of up to 300 hours. You won’t find yourself having to charge this Motorola every day, a welcome change to anyone that has used a smarphone like the Motorola Droid or Apple iPhone.

The Motorola E815 reliable and durable, but smart enough to come with all the modern technological conveniences

NBA 2K10

2010-03-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

The next best thing has got to be NBA 2K10 on the Xbox 360, the closest thing to a perfect NBA game. NBA 2K10 delivers an even better basketball experience than all the NBA games that have come before it, offering up all new gameplay options, incredible graphics and an amazing online gaming experience.

With NBA 2K10 you’ll really feel like you are an NBA Player thanks to its new “My Player Mode”. Instead of focusing on the team status you have your very own career mode so you can create your very own player and guide his every career move. This makes the game even more immersive, as you work your way up from an undrafted rookie in the Summer Leagues to getting invited to the NBA team training camp.

The other incredible feature of this game is the online experience itself. With NBA 2K10 online play is actually fully incorporated into every mode of the game. You can choose to play the computer, a friend beside you or your friend across town, anytime and from anywhere in the game. You can even play with up to 4 players locally or up to 10 players online. You can even play your created character online, so it’s really worth working on that career so you can beat your friends online even harder than ever before.

HTC HD2 vs Apple iPhone

2010-03-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

An exposition on HTC HD2 vs Apple iPhone is nearly impossible for both of these handsets have carved a niche for themselves. Each of them is nothing less than a rage among the masses and has managed to win millions of hearts across the globe. The reason for their success is pretty simple. They boast of revolutionary features and are blessed with drop-dead gorgeous looks. However, they do differ in some aspects.

Display - Both of these are embellished with a capacitive touch screen, that's TFT in nature. However, the measurements differ. While the former has a 4.3 inches screen, the latter is blessed with a 3.5 inches one. That's not all though for the resolutions are distinct too. The first one has a resolution of 480x800 pixels, while the second one has in its kitty, a resolution of 320x480 pixels. Nevertheless, both of these provide the users with a highly clear and rich view that makes reading messages and viewing pictures quite an easy task.

Network - While the HTC HD2 is a 3G handset, the Apple iPhone is a 2G one. Both of these gadgets provide the users with uninterrupted network coverage, however, none can challenge the fact that the former has an edge over the latter for being 3G-supportive. This is because, it ensures that the individuals face no network issues even in the remotest of areas.

Camera - Both of these cater to almost all the user' requirements, including photography. Therefore, both have a camera on board, however, the specifications differ. While the former has a 5 mega pixel snapper, the latter is embellished with a 2 mega pixel one. Moreover, their resolutions differ too. Another major difference lies in the fact that the users of Apple iPhone can not record videos.

Connectivity - The former supports GPRS, EDGE, HSPDA, HSUPA and Wi-Fi and provides the users with seamless connectivity. The latter too supports all of these except HSDPA and HSUPA. Therefore, there isn't much of a difference, when it comes to connectivity. The best part is that both of these handsets equip the users with Bluetooth and USB. As a result, the users can easily transfer data.

Talk-time - Both the handsets are equipped with standard Li-Ion batteries. However, the talk time offered by them differ. While the former supports a talk time of up to 6 hours and 20 minutes (2G), the latter offers a talk time of up to 8 hours.

Navigation - The former comes with A-GPS support and NaviPanel. On top of that, it has on offer, a digital compass. This assortment ensures that the individuals do not get lost, especially on their way to unknown destinations. On the other hand, the latter is equipped with Google Maps.

HTC HD2 vs Apple iPhone - The Verdict Both of these handsets cater to all kinds of requisites. However, the former does score over the latter in certain domains such as 3G coverage, camera and navigation, among others. The fact that they enjoy immense popularity among the users, especially the youngsters, diminishes the thin line.

Nokia 7230 Features and Review

2010-03-29T12:48:00.000-07:00

Nokia 7230 is an adorable model for slide phone lovers. The phone has a 2.4" wide, vivid colour screen that comes in two outlooks - glamorous hot pink and lavishing graphite. A 3.2 MP camera with 4 X zoom allows you to capture live and still pictures of memorable moments which cannot to be forgotten and also don't forget to share them with your beloved ones using the all-new, exclusive Ovishare platform, which allows you to transfer and upload pictures and videos over the web like Flickr and YouTube. You can connect with your friends and business partners on the move using the chat application on instant messaging services and also connect with your closed networks from the home screen of the mobile to face book or other social networks. You can also access all the popular email accounts on your mobile, and/or have your own Ovimail account on your mobile as well. The all-new ovi platform allows you to back up the whole lot on your mobile to your PC. In addition, enjoy your favourite music with a built-in music player. Manage and add music to the Music manager from PC or directly into the phone and browse from Nokia music store.

However, the phone has a very poor internal memory capacity of 70 MB and one can only add a 16 GB MicroSD card. The phone has a low battery backup facility of about 324 hours of talk time and also 370 hours of standby time. Moreover, this model does not have features like touch screen or a QWERTY keyboard which are the things which makes a mobile user-friendly.

Nevertheless, the model features Nokia Life Tools that will help farmers by giving updates on agricultural services including weather reports, gives important career information, education and entertainment services. You can now know where you are using the GPS services offered by Nokia Ovi maps, even while on the drive, thanks to the wide screen. All this comes in handy, compact, less weight which adds more plus to the model.

Nokia E52 vs Nokia E72

2010-03-29T12:44:00.000-07:00

Nokia is a very popular brand which has made its special and secure position in the mobile phone market. In the present scenario, when the market is flooded with a variety of brands and handsets, we can say without any doubt that Nokia's position is absolutely unshakable and it is every user's first choice. It offers some of the finest smart phones and has become one of the most trusted brands in the mobile phones market. Keeping this in mind, the E series by Nokia is definitely the great choice to buy if you do not consider the money factor. Out of the entire E series, we are talking about Nokia E52 and Nokia E72.

Nokia E52 is a slim, yet powerful and made of stainless steel. Its main target users are the business people or people who like to keep their lives and work organized. This new generation after the E50 and the E51 is a very slender phone with only 9.9 mm in thickness and weighs only 98 Gms. It has a very easy to use keypad, a 2.4 inch QVGA display, fantastic specifications and an impeccable build quality. As compared to the precious E series phones, the Nokia E52 has a lot of improved features. It has the Symbian S60 operating system which is the latest in the market. A lot of documents are pre installed and it also supports MS Office 2007. If we talk about the Nokia E52 mobile phone's connectivity, it is Wi-Fi enabled, HSDPA up to 10.2 MBPS, a digital compass, FM radio and the Bluetooth.

Its 2.4 inch display comes with an accelerometer which is very useful for reading your documents, emails, web pages or even watching movies. Nokia E52 comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack and has a class-leading audio technology. Keeping in mind that the phone is mainly aimed at business users, its media capabilities are outstanding. The phone comes with a 1 GB memory card which can easily be upgraded up to 16 GB. It also has a 3.2 mega pixel camera and has a LED flash too.

Talking about Nokia E72, which is considered a successor to the very popular Nokia E71, is also a very popular smart phone in the E series of Nokia mobiles. It has also been upgraded as compared to the previous Nokia E71. Its new optical navigation key helps the user to scroll across all the features of the phone like web pages, photos, maps and menus. The Nokia E72 has a good size and comes with the extremely popular QWERTY keyboard which makes it very easy to type emails and other messages. You can feel the high quality of the phone once you hold it. It comes with the chrome metal edges which are further combined with a black face which is glossy to look at and also makes it a very attractive model to look at.

Talking about the connectivity of the Nokia E72, this mobile phone is also Wi-Fi enabled, has Bluetooth, GPS, HSDPA at 3.6 Mbps for quick download and 3G. Nokia E72's camera is a good 5 mega pixel camera having features like auto focus, LED flash and also has an additional video calling camera. If you will just hold its spacebar key, there is a flashlight available too. The most useful and new feature of the Nokia E72 is the active noise cancellation feature. This feature enhances the sound quality of the call by cutting the background noise. This phone also supports MS Office 2007 and includes QuickOffice too. It comes pre installed with Nokia Maps and GPS and also has a digital compass included in it.

Overall we can say that both the devices are the great buys. If you are looking for a basic business phone or a smart phone, nothing beats Nokia E52 but if you want to own a high end business phone, Nokia E72 is a great buy and both the phones, available with various attractive mobile phone deals, will give you the value for your hard earned money for sure.

LG Rumour

2010-03-17T07:58:00.000-07:00

The LG Rumour looks like a standard candy bar phone but once slid to the right, it becomes so much more. A full QWERTY keypad is revealed which is perfect for texting, instant messaging and writing e-mails. The QWERTY keypad is easy to use, spacious and well laid out. The Rumour will certainly keep you in touch with friends and colleagues. It supports e-mail including POP and web based e-mail, SMS text and voice messaging, MMS messaging and instant messaging such as Yahoo!, AOL and Windows Live messenger.

There is also a WAP web browser with easy access to Facebook. This phone also has Bluetooth 2.0 and can safe up to 20 pairing partners including hands-free, file transfer, headset and basic printing. To keep organised, this handset offers a calendar, and alarm, notes, a to-do list, a calculator and a tip calculator. You can fit 500 contacts in the phonebook each with a photograph and multiple details per contact.

The Rumour has a 1.3 mega-pixel camera with plenty of options including an image enhancer, brightness settings and a self-timer. The device has an MP3 player and a video player that supports MPEG4, 3GPP and 3GPP2 files. Overall, this is an impressive QWERTY device for the budget conscious.

HTC FUZE Smartphone

2010-03-17T07:51:00.000-07:00

Do you like the idea of the iPhone but want something different? Not ready to give up on the tactile functionality of mobile phones but want the option of a touch-screen device also? The HTC FUZE is a great option for those that like the functionality of the iPhone but are not very fond of touch-screen devices for typing e-mails and text messages. With this handset, you get the best of both worlds. It has a great look- black casing with a prism finish. It fits nicely in your hand and all the keys are very accessible and user friendly.

The VGA touch-screen is striking with its 3D menu options and high-resolution graphics. Sliding the screen to the right reveals a full QWERTY keyboard that is very spacious and easy to type on. The keys on the bottom row offer great shortcuts to instantly launch your applications.

This smartphone has a lot to offer- the built-in accelerometer rotates the screen instantly when you tilt it for optimum viewing of photos and documents. The handset comes with Windows mobile 6.1 and has push e-mail capabilities. You can view Microsoft word documents and edit them on the go. You can also sync you e-mail, phonebook and calendars with your computer. It also comes packed with Wi-fi, Bluetooth, HSDPA support and GPS navigation.

2010-03-17T07:48:00.000-07:00

There was a lot of hype around the first Google phone, HTC’s earlier Android phone the HTC G1, but it didn’t quite deliver everything we expected. The HTC Magic is what we’ve been waiting for. While the G1 is a large phone, to accommodate its full QWERTY Keyboard the new HTC Magic is touchscreen only phone that has a sleek profile that easily fits into your pocket and has a glossy eye-catching blue-and-black color scheme.

The attractive design hosts an easy to use interface that’s fun, clean, and intuitive on a gorgeous 3.2” touchscreen display with real haptic feedback – something you’d never find on an iPhone. It also has some sturdy buttons below the touchscreen and a great navigational trackball.

The HTC Magic includes stereo Bluetooth, seamless integration with Google apps like Google Maps and Google Talk, Wi-Fi, quick access to music and application downloads, and a huge range of customization to make the phone truly yours. The call quality is excellent and the 3G speeds are super fast. The microSD card slot means you can upgrade the memory on the HTC Magic anytime and the 3.2 megapixel camera takes perfect shots.

The improved features of the HTC Magic should get you excited about Android’s full potential again. It has Google’s name on it, so you know it’s gotta be good.

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE

2010-03-17T07:28:00.000-07:00

The perfect netbook should be lightweight, start up quickly and have a huge battery life. It’s quite possible that the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE is the best and most perfect netbook from Asus yet. It’s so lightweight that you could carry around in your purse/backpack all day and not even notice it’s there, it has a quick boot time, with Windows 7 running smoothly and it has an incredible 10 hour battery life.

The keyboard is 90% sized, so despite this netbook’s tiny size you can still type away earnestly on it. This is in sharp contrast to how difficult it can be to type on the original ASUS EeePC. The gorgeous backlit LED screen is 10.1 inches, clear, colorful and very battery friendly. Under the hood of this tiny netbook is a huge 250GB hard drive for all your music and movies, it really is perfect for entertainment on the go. It’s also great for skype voice and video calls, with its webcam and built-in microphone. It might just be the perfect holiday companion, with it’s memory card reader for all your photos and wireless network connectivity.

The ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE comes with 1gb of memory which is upgradable, and a superfast Intel Atom N450 processor, meaning you’ll easily be able to multitask on this great little netbook, without experiencing slow responsiveness.

Unique Electronic Gadgets

2010-03-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

With all the latest electronic devices on the market it may be difficult to find something truly unique for that gadget person in your life. It seems that each week something new comes along, and it is hard to keep up with it all. While there are many different electronic gadgets, many are just updated versions on the same thing, like I-pods, cell phones and GPS systems, but here are a few things that are unique and different than the same old thing.

More and more people are trying to get outside and in touch with Mother Earth. People who like camping still can't let go of their electronic devices while they are out, whether it is GPS systems, or needed to work with their laptops, or whatever else they tend to bring with them. The biggest problem is that you can't plug these electronics into a nearby tree, so how can you keep the batteries charged, or keep them powered? While solar power is not a new concept, solar panels are getting much smaller, and more portable.

With the advances in this technology, you can use the power of the sun just about anywhere you want. One product is the SUNLINQ Fold-able Solar Panel, in a 12V power supply. This product is available in 6.5, 12, or even a whopping 25 watt out put, and can supply power to any kind of device that can be hooked up to a cigarette lighter. If folds up, and weighs just around a pound. When open it is 28.4"x8.2", but it's folded size is just 5.7"x8.2"x1.3", small enough to fit into a back pack, or even in cargo pants. This particular model will cost you just around $160.

Have you ever wondered what your dog sees when it is tramping around the yard or in the woods? Well now you can with the Pet's-Eye View, Digital Collar Camera. With this small digital camera on your cat or dog, you can see what it's like to see what they are seeing. It is able to hold up to 35 photos, and it has automatic settings so it will take pictures every 1, 5, and 15 minutes. It comes with a USB port that doubles as a charger, and is available for $50.

For the latest in home security, try the WowWee Rovio Robotic Home Security System. This internet ready remote controlled robot on wheel looks like a futuristic three wheeled vehicle, and has an extending neck which houses an adjustable camera, as well as audio capabilities. Whether sitting on the couch, or even from a hotel miles away, if you have internet capabilities, you can control all of this little robots movements with a touch of a button or a mouse. You can even program it to perform tasks on its own, and with the included docking port, it will charge itself when it's power supply starts to run low. It can self navigate through even the darkest parts of your house, or outside with LED sensors to guide it. This unit comes with everything you need to get started patrolling your home or office right away, and sells for $299.99.

Borderlands

2010-03-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Borderlands. This game will envelop you into a world of strange creatures with plenty of quests and enemies to overpower.This game takes place on planet Pandora where you are in search of a mysterious alien vault. To do so, you'll have to complete a number of challenges as well as defeating a lot of enemies and their leaders of course. You can customize your character anyway you want. There is a choice of four characters- the soldier, the hunter, the siren or the berserker; each with their own skillet. If you decide you want to switch characters at any point in the game, your progress can be transferred to the next character so that's great for you indecisive types.

If you're looking for a shooter game with lots of weapon choice then Borderlands is for you. The game has an obscene amount of weapons. The weapons can be found in weapon crates, stolen from enemies or bought from vendors.As you progress, you'll find more and more to choose from and if that's not enough- the vehicles can blow stuff up as well. The best part of borderlands is the Co-op design which allows up to four players to play together. The more players that are added, the more challenging the enemy becomes and the points you receive playing as a team are added to your single player game also. Split screen is supported if you want to play on the same console.