The GreenPhone from Trolltech which we wrote about last year is a linux powered mobile phone. It has a number of cool features such as EDGE, miniSD, camera and other standard features. However, it’s best feature is that it is fully programmable which allows you to make it do what you want, and set up the interface as you want. Of course you will need to have programming skills to get this thing going, but that aside, you still see a very cool looking phone. Check out the video after the jump.
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From the monthly archives:
February 2007
The worlds fastest handheld seems to be a bold claim although they could just be right 
DataWinds PocketSurfer 2 needs 7 – 9 seconds to fully load a web page. It features a QWERTY keyboard and a wide screen display. To access the screen and keyboard you flip the device open in what looks to be a similar way to the old PSION series 3a. The device uses windows internet explorer but does not use the windows mobile OS. Using the server version of IE it allows for a full web browser experience which is a great way forwards. Over all it looks like a very sleek phone which if the specs match is a nice step forwards in the mobile market.
Via: TechEBlog
Concept ideas tend to be on the un realistic side, but at the same time are cool to read about because it allows you to get a glimpse of what things could be like in the future. As always, Yanko Design manage to come up with something interesting which this time is the USB Notebook. The idea behind this device is that you put the USB device in to your PC, grab a copy of what is on there and when you connect this device to another PC or laptop you can work as though the PC is your own. Once you finish working with your own virtual PC, you remove the device and no tracks of your work are recorded on the PC and only on to the USB device. The question has to be asked though – Is it concept? Read on to find out.
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USB since it’s launch has become very popular and is used over millions of devices. One of the latest is now an ultra small USB MicroSD card reader which measures 26×19x5mm and weighs just 3g. As well as standing out because of it’s small size, the USB device is capable of transferring data from your MicroSD card to your PC at a rate of 480Mbps. At just $14 the USB reader is an attractive device and for those using MicroSD it could well be worth purchasing one of these.
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Widgetstation is a stand alone device which it more advanced then other desk clocks and calendars you have seen before. It connects to your PC via wifi, ethernet or USB. Once connected to your PC the device can receive information and display it on one of it’s two screens. On the left is a mono LCD screen and on the right a colour LCD screen. Standard widgets included are able to display clocks, calendars, weather reports and anything you really want. What makes this possible is the ability to make custom widgets to use on the device, and it is also possible to display these widgets with other users. To download a new widget you need to use the widget engine which is provided as part of the service.
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Storage space is increasing and the space it requires is shrinking. This new hard drive from Toshiba is just 0.85 inches in diameter. As can be seen in the picture above, it is small and approaching the size of an SD memory card. With a hard drive this size, it opens up more possibilities to put a small drive in to small devices such as PDA’s, mobile phones and cameras. We do not know yet the speed of the drive or the read and write speeds. However, just looking at the drive shows how technology has increased.
Via: TechEBlog
The Nokia N95 is finally here in the UK and available from Phones4U. It is available on the major UK networks or SIM free. It has been a long time coming and now it is here it should be a great seller. It comes packed with features such as GPS with maps, Wifi, Bluetooth, video calling, a 5 Mega Pixel camera, built in ATI 3D graphics chip, 160Mb of internal memory. The internet browser has had a nice upgrade which allows you to view web pages as they should be viewed and also is capable of loading more then 1 page at a time which is not common on the mobile market. The N95 runs Symbian OS version 9.2 and runs very smooth.
The video below shows some of the capabilities of the N95.
It is available now in the UK from Phones4U.
We found a cool demonstration of the Nokia N95 showing it’s ability to play videos from YouTube. From the presentation you will see that the process of playing a video is very simple and it integrates well in to Nokia’s interface. Take a look at the video below and let us know your thoughts.
Via: CrunchGear
The AA to D battery converter is exactly what the title says. It converts your AA batteries in to a D type battery to be used in other types of devices. This is an excellent idea with the AA battering being very popular around the house. Although the physical size is increased, you will need to remember that the battery is still a AA rating and will not last as long as a regular D type battery. This is still a good idea for situations where you need a larger battery though.
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The Nokia N77 is branded as a multimedia computer which is capable of receiving TV. It is a while off yet and is to be released in 2008 in th UK but strangly enough, it is hitting Ireland next month. It features a widescreen which is 2.4 inches, has 2Gb of memory and integrated stereo speakers. The camera is 2 megapixel and the phone is 3G capable as well as compatible on EDGE and GSM networks.
The phone has a built in TV button which when pressed switches on the TV with out delay. Overall it looks like a great phone and with it being an N series, you can be assured that the features will be of high quality.
Via: Pocket-Lint
SimpleTech has created a 64Gb solid state drive. It measures 2.5″ which is about the size of a small harddrive. Solid state drives are useful in a number of ways due to having no moving parts which allows for it to be used in harsher conditions such as heat, shock, vibration, altitude and humidity to name a few. The drive comes in an impact resistant aluminium alloy case. The drive allows for unlimited read cycles and 2 million write cycles and has a 10 year data retention.
Solid state drives recently have started to become worthy competitors in the storage arena and with 64Gbs of data storage, this will allow for more data to be carried around with out the fear of breaking the drive.
Via: CoolestGadgets
Today at 3GSM, it was reveiled that YouTube will be available for Nokia’s N Series of phones such as the N95 and N93i. As well as being able to stream YouTube videos the software will also allow you to subscribe to RSS feeds and keep everything all in the same place. The video format is AVC and apparantly is available now through your mobile browser.
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The Navigon 3100 and 3110 are GPS units. The 3.5 inch screen is QVGA, the processor runs at 400MHz and the kit comes built in with Navigon MobileNavigator version 6. This software is actually running on Windows CE 5. Looks wise, this GPS system looks quite nice and the case measures just 0.9 inches thick.
On the 512Mb card version regional maps are available and the larger 2Gb device holds up to 37 european countries. Pricing is about average at $324 for the 3100 and $428 for the 3110.
Via: Engadget
Slava Tyukalov decided it would be cool to go and create USB flash drive that is ultra tough as well as waterproof, shock resistant, vibration resistant and also anti static proof. Along comes this device which is built from graphite and aluminium which is then coated in titanium to add extra strength. Only 100 of these will be made and will come in 1Gb and 2Gb sizes. The videos after the jump show the static test and crushing test and are well worth watching.
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The LG Shine is one shiny looking phone, hence the name. The official name is the LG Shine KE970 and is a polished metal slider phone. The screen when not lit is reflective enough to act as a mirror. When opened up, the backlight comes on and the screen is then visible. It features a 2 megapixel camera, 50Mb of internal memory which can be expanded via an SD card slot. Connectivity is provided by GPRS and EDGE and also Bluetooth and USB is available too. This is one phone to look out for when it hits the UK and we expect it to sell well!
Via: Gizmodo
