Archives for June 2006

Nokia N92

The Nokia N92 is due out soon and is packed full of even more features then the E61 mentioned below. The N92 integrates TV in to your phone which is broadcast with Digital Video Broadcast Handheld (DVB-H) on to it’s nice sized 2.8″ screen. (Please check your service provider as DVB-H is not available via all operators).

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The N92 has a built in 2M Pixel camera and with the WLAN capabilities allows you to receive your own video broadcasts from home when ever you are in a Wifi hotspot (need to create a VLAN to do so).

* Dimensions: 107.4 x 58.2 x 24.8 mm, 136cc
* Weight: 191 g
* GPRS Class 11
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G, 384 kbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Infrared port
USB
* Camera:
2 MP,
1600×1200 pixels,
video(CIF),
flash;

Check Expansys for availability
secondary VGA video call camera
* OS:
S60 3rd edition (Symbian OS , Series 60 UI)
* Standard battery: Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Stand-by Up to 336 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
* Features:
– DVB-H TV broadcast receiver
– Push to talk
– Java MIDP 2.0
– MP3/AAC player
– Stereo FM Radio
– T9
– Voice command/memo
– PIM including calendar, to-do list
* Sales Package Contents :
Nokia N92
Nokia Battery BP-5L
Nokia Compact Charger AC-4
Connectivity Cable CA-53
Stereo Headset HS-23
CD-ROM (containing Nokia PC Suite 6.7 and Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition)
User guide, Quick Start guide, and Add-on Application guide

Nokia E61 Smart Phone

I like Smart phones! They give a lot more features then the regular phone and are handy tools to carry around. The Nokia E61 has many tools bundled in to it’s case. Notifications of new emails via LED, editing emails on the go, sending emails on the go as well as talking on speaker phone at the same time… These are just a few of what this device is capable of.

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Specifications
* Network – GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100 (3GPP Release 4) networks in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America where these networks are supported Automatic switching between bands Speech codecs: AMR, FR and EFR, NB-AMR
* Size – Weight: 144 g (with Nokia Battery BP-5L), Dimensions 117 mm x 69.7 mm x 14 mm, 108 cc Form: monoblock
* Memory Functions – Up to 75 MB of fixed user data memory. Expandable memory: 64 MB hot swappable miniSD card.
* Display – Active matrix display, Supports up to 16M colors Adjustable display brightness and contrast control. Ambient light sensor for keypad display lighting control.
* Navigation – Two soft keys with five-way joystick, power key can be used as profile key. Configurable right and left soft keys. Input method: full keyboard. Active standby enables user to configure 5 applications for fast access Symbian operating system OS 9.1 Series 60, 3rd edition
* Multimedia Messaging (MMS) – Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS, ver. 1.2) for text, voice clips, video clips and still images receiving, editing and sending Distribution list
* Email and Messaging – Email client for connecting to personal and business email. Supports POP, IMAP(with idle) and SMTP protocols, and MS Active Sync. Settings via OMA Client Provisioning, OMA Device Management. Supported third party email clients: Visto email technology, Blackberry Email Connectivity, Connect and Seven Always-On Mail. Attachments viewers and editors support the most common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP and 2003). Compatible with Zip Manager and Adobe Reader Instant Messaging client (Yahool, AOL, OMA) SMS distribution list
* Connectivity – Pop-Port¢ interface, USB port full speed supported via Pop-Port¢. Remote and local (peer-to-peer) synchronization over Bluetooth technology, IR, cable Bluetooth wireless technology 1.2. HTML browsing with Nokia Browser. Video and audio streaming (3GPP and RealMedia: Real Video and Real Audio). WCDMA (3GPP Release 4)
Multiconnectivity – WLAN connection can be shared by multiple applications at the same time. For example: email, browser and synchronization. Possible to use WLAN, Bluetooth technology, USB and infrared at the same time Maximum six Bluetooth technology connections in use at the same time. Note: only one for Bluetooth wireless connectivity for audio
* Call Management – Push to Talk, Internet call over WLAN, Voice dialing, Speed dialing: Up to 8 names, Automatic redial (max 10 attempts), Call waiting, call hold, call divert, call timer Automatic and manual network selection, Caller identification with image, The name of the calling party (spoken caller line identification) is mixed with the ringing tone. The functionality is enabled/disabled through profile settings. Fixed dialing number, allows calls only to predefined numbers Conference call capability (up to 6 participants) Vibrating alert Integrated handsfree speaker
* Other Useful Features – Personal shortcuts, Customizable profiles, Alarm clock, Music Player (MP3/AAC), Notepad for short notes, Automatic key guard and Calculator

Sony’s 18000 Lumen Projector Announced

Sony have announced an 18000 lumen projector. Thats a crazy amount of lumens there! just over 10x what my projector at home has 🙂

The Sony projector will be used for screens larger then 50ft (Imax??). The projector was revealed at a showing of The Da Vinci Code and the source of the delivery was a hard drive.

The image below is of a previous model in this range (10000 lumens).

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Full details are over at Sony’s News Site

Netgear Skype Wifi Phone

This is a device that I do like! The Netgear Skype Wifi Phone needs no PC to connect to. All functions are built in. All you need to do is be in a wireless hotspot, log in to Skype with the phone and your contacts are displayed on screen ready for you to call. You can also use the extra features such as Skype Out and calling landlines and also Skype In so that you can receive calls from landlines while on the move.

With the introduction of more hotspots around the world this device is on my cool list!

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Philips SA9x00

Philips have launched the nice looking SA9x00 (What a mouth full). I admit it looks rather sleek, but according to dapreview the storage capabilities are rather skimpy. It is quite expensive for the 1Gb and 2Gb models ($149.99 and $199.99 respectivly). Still looks great though!

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Source: dapreview

Wii Remote Changes

Destructiod has made a before and after image of what the Wii remote looked like a few months back when it was called Revolution and what it looks like now after being renamed Wii (pronounced we) about a month back.

There are some small changes and a few small additions.

Check out Destructiod for more details.

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BlueTooth Car Security

A new Bluetooth security device has been launched and is called Auto-Txt. This security system is linked to your Bluetooth mobile phone which acts as an authentication device when starting your car. When the keys are put in the ignition a Bluetooth signal is sent to the phone which then disarms the security system. If the car is started or moved with out the Bluetooth device (ie it’s stolen or some plonker forgot his phone) then a txt is sent and the car is tracked via GPS through a call centre and this can be tracked through 31 countries. I doubt the car would make it across those 31 countries before anyone noticed.

There are 2 options when buying the device. The first is the £499.99 for the standard tracking system and the next is £599.99 which includes the remote disabling one the police have confirmed with the owner that the vehicle is stolen.

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The Polygon Phone

The Polygon Phone is not yet real, but rather a concept device. The phone (as can be seen below) is a clamshell device which when opens up it reveals 2 screens. The 1st is a higher resolution for displaying images, tv, mp3 information etc… and the second acts as a soft screen in which depending on how the device is used it’s layout (touch sensative) changes so that you can browse tracks, make calls, send SMS etc…

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Jabra JX10 Bluetooth Headset

The Jabra JX10 is another Bluetooth headset to hit the market soon. Full specs are below and the device will retail for about $179.99.

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* Less than 1/3 oz
* Size: L: 11/2 x W: 3/4 x D: 3/4 inches
* Digital sound enhancement via DSP technology
* One-touch pairing button
* Optional charging from PC via USB
* Complete with desktop charging cradle and carry pouch
* Up to 6 hours talk time and up to 200 hours standby
* Multi-colored LED light indicator for status on Bluetooth, battery and charging
* 2 different wearing styles with or without the earhook
* Easy accessible volume control
* Answer/end call
* Voice dial*
* Last-number redial*
* Reject call*
* Call hold/call wait*
* Bluetooth 1.2 supporting headset and hands-free profile

Matrox Box – 3 Screens

Using 2 or more monitors on your PC can increase productivity. Have you ever wanted to copy data from a spreadsheet in to a word document and you get fed up of minimizing one window to see the other. Having 2+ screens can help. I use 2 screens at home and run email on 1 screen and terminal services etc… and browse the internet on the other screen. This offers a great improvement to my productivity allowing me to work on a system while following notes on another screen.

Matrox have introduced a $300 TripleHead2Go device which increases the “real estate” in front of you. You set the resolution on your laptop or PC to higher and then plug your output in to the box and the box in to 3 19″ Flat Panel Displays (no doubt for $300 you only get the TripleHead2Go box). This gives you a combined resolution of 3840×768 which is far better for spreading your windows about on your computer. Also note that it all acts just like one big desktop and if you want a window over on the right you just drag it to the right like you would on a single screen setup.

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More Fuel Cell Stuff – The UltraCell XX25

UltraCell XX25 information has been revealed recently by GizMag. The claim is that the Fuel Cell can power a ruggedized laptop for 3 days and with a few tweaks it can run survailence computers for longer. The XX25 has been tested to military spec standards from heavy vibrations, extreme weather temperatures etc…

What I like about FuelCell technology is that you can replace the cartridges quickly for cheap and have instant power again. FuelCells are going to be a great way forwards.

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Wireless Conferencing iPod Patent

I came across this article at Macsimum news today. It’s basically plans for a wireless iPod which will use video technology to communicate with people. They should call it wipod (shame the domain is already gone).

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More details with more images and explanations can be found at Macsimum News.