Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
Garmin [GRMN] today announced their new Garmin nuvi 3700 series of navigation devices.
The new 3700 Series are ultra-thin, have large screens and have high resolution displays covered in glass. The glass is also capacitive-touch allowing easy control of the menus and features on the device.
‘Personal navigation is entering a new era, and the n¼vi 3700 series has the stunning design and seamlessly intuitive interface to lead the way
Check out the 64 Boy. Someone spent around 80 hours hacking apart an N64, Gamecube controller and various other gadgets to build a portable N64.
The 64 Boy has a number of features that includes an output port for extra controllers to be used as well as sending the signal out to a TV.
It appears that it plays all games and is completely unique. If you are interested in buying it, check out the Youtube video details where information is provided. At the time of writing this, it is still available to buy. [Read more…]
Panasonic announced today the arrival of the Panasonic LUMIX G2 and the LUMIX G10 cameras which will be made available in May 2010.
The G2 and G10 are both Micro Four Thirds cameras with the G2 costing $799.95 and the G10 costing $599.95. Both cameras were first officially announced back in early March although at that time no release dates or pricing were provided with information simply saying that details would be announced 30 days before launch… so 30 days from now we should see these cameras for sale. [Read more…]
We haven’t seen too much of the HP Slate other than a quick unveiling at CES, some information regarding the technical specs and pricing and finally a promo video showing off what it can do.
Conecti.ca managed to get some hands-on time with the HP Slate to see what it’s all about and in their words, if it could be an iPad killer.
Their mini review indicates that the HP Slate should actually be compared to a netbook as it essentially runs Windows 7, takes time to boot up, requires you login with a username and password and acts just like a netbook without a keyboard. [Read more…]
If you are looking at getting an iPad imported from the US, but cannot order one or get one shipped for various reasons then BundleBox is one option. However, due to the amount of demand that was placed on their service from the initial launch, they have been unable to fulfil orders so stopped accepting orders for the iPad.
This will change on Wednesday when the service reopens…
Due to overwhelming demand we have temporarily stopped taking new iPad orders. Please check back on April 21st, we will take new orders then, starting at 10:00GMT
Of all the places Apple [AAPL] would want to find their lost Apple iPhone 4G prototype model, I bet the top of their list wouldn’t be a popular blog like Gizmodo.
From what we hear, Apple have lost an iPhone 4G or iPhone HD and somehow, Gizmodo managed to get their hands on the device…
It has been reported lost
Apple-connected John Gruber”from Daring Fireball”says that Apple has indeed lost a prototype iPhone and they want it back:So I called around, and I now believe this is an actual unit from Apple ” a unit Apple is very interested in getting back.
Obviously someone found it, and here it is.
HTC have revealed that they are working on a tablet device that will run the Google Android operating system. The information about this came from MD Quinton Leigh who confirmed a tablet device.
The MD also revealed that the HTC branded tablet might not be a pure iteration in terms of the form factor and the gadget should be available by the middle of 2011.
There is little known about the tablet at the moment other than it is believed to have 1080p recording capabilities and 5.1 surround sound output. [Read more…]
Digitimes have found some leaked information regarding the second generation Apple iPad that is expected to launch next year.
This time they are saying that next years iPad launch will see the device getting an OLED screen. The rumour also claims that Apple [AAPL] are already working on the design of the next generation iPad. We hear that the screen to be used in the device will be the same as that “rumoured” to be used in the next generation iPhone, aka iPhone 4G or iPhone HD.
The problem right now with OLED is the high costs of manufacturing the units. When comparing the costs of an LCD panel to that of an OLED panel the price jumps up (for a 9.7 inch display) from 60 – 70 USD all the way up to $500 making them quite expensive for now. [Read more…]
LEGO Digital Box is device that uses augmented reality to show customers in LEGO stores what a built up LEGO set looks like. To get it to work you simply hold the LEGO set box up to the screen where a camera captures the box, detects which LEGO set is to be found within and then displays the set built up on top of the box. The box can be rotated and the augmented reality image follows.
Purchase decisions at the point of sale are mostly driven by the excitement of customers about a product. This certainly applies to the toy market. Ideally, customers want to hold the product in their hands and look at it closely from all angles. But for products like LEGO® sets, it can take hours of construction before you know what the toy really looks like. The LEGO DIGITAL BOX from the LEGO Group comes to the rescue. Children, big and small, can now hold LEGO® boxes up to the DIGITAL BOX and watch a 3D animation of the product – from all angles, in every detail – in their hands. This is made possible by metaio software, which fuses virtual 3D animations into a live video of the actual product packaging. The technology not only creates a fascinating technical experience, but also gives retailers a unique selling pitch while helping to inform interested buyers. After all, customers get to see exactly how much fun there is inside!
The DROID Incredible by HTC is up for pre-order on the Verizon [VZ] site. The phone is offered for three prices dependant on you wanting it with or without a contract, and for how long you want the contract to be.
The month to month price for the phone is $529.99, but you are not locked in to a contract with the phone. The next is a 1 year contract that brings the phone down to $269.99 which includes a $100 web discount. Finally, if you sign up for a 2 year contract that price drops to $199.99 along with the same $100 discount.
Various DROID Incredible reviews have praised the device saying it is the best Android smartphone that you can purchase (or will be able to purchase when it ships next week) in America. [Read more…]
Several sites have done a HTC DROID Incredible Review this weekend. The new DROID Incredible was announced officially just last week and will be heading to Verizon [VZ] on April 29 costing $199.99 on a 2 year contract.
The phone runs Android 2.1, has the HTC Sense UI, 8GB of internal memory, 748MB ROM, microSD support up to 32GB and a 480 x 800 AMOLED screen that measures 3.7 inches. [Read more…]
Apple [AAPL] have updated their site in the US to display shipping information for the iPad 3G models. For those who have pre-ordered the iPad you should expect delivery around May 7. – Update: It appears that those who order the iPad 3G now will receive it May 7th, and those who pre-ordered over the last month or so might still receive it later this month. We’ll keep an eye open and update the post as we find out more.
If you remember, the launch date was supposed to be late April for the iPad 3G, but due to a successful launch and short supplies of stock, the 3G got delayed slightly and also all international launches were delayed a month.
The up side is that the UK, Canada and several other countries should still get both the Wifi and 3G iPad models the same day towards the end of May. Pre-orders for international are set for May 10. [Read more…]
