Archives for April 2010

Apple iPhone 4G Teardown

April 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Gizmodo are still publishing a lot of details about the iPhone 4G they managed to sneakily get hold of. Their latest on the iPhone 4G provides a teardown showing some of what’s inside although Apple [AAPL] have managed to do a good job at sealing the CPU and mainboard by encasing it in metal.

Some of the main changes include a main board that’s about 1/3 of the size of the iPhone 3GS. Apple seem to have crammed everything in to a smaller space perhaps to make way for the larger battery (17% larger). Also it shows how far technology can change within a year.

Although we won’t find out till June 22 if this is indeed the iPhone 4G for sure (although evidence strongly suggests it is), we just have to make do with the pictures we have and assume it is for now. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

Google Maps Navigation now works in UK

April 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Google [GOOG] has updated Google Maps for Android smartphones that now allows Google Maps Navigation to work in the UK. Previously only the US had this functionality and those in the UK had to resort to rooting their Android phone and installing a hacked version.

The new version works just as it does in the US where you load up the application, select a destination and you now get an option to navigate in the menu system. After selecting the option you then get navigation ability in the UK.

The only Android smartphone I have here to test on is a T-Mobile G1 running 1.6 and I can confirm that it works on this device, so I assume that it will work on most smartphones running at least 1.6 or above. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

Panasonic Lumix G10 Reviewed

April 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Photography Blog have done another huge review. This time the camera being reviewed is the newly announced Panasonic Lumix G10 that is being launched along with the Panasonic Lumix G2 around this time next month.

The Panasonic G10 is a Micro Four Thirds camera that Photography Blog say is aiming to being the benefits of Micro Four Thirds to a wider audience with an agreesive price tag (£499 – $599 UK/US).

The G10 as of March, became the worlds lightest Micro Four Thirds camera. It weighs just 336g without lens and has some impressive specifications such as a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor along with the ability to capture video in 720p HD resolutions. The camera has a 3 inch LCD viewfinder. FOr storage it is compatible with SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Camera Gadgets

MAINGEAR eX-L 15 Gaming Notebook Announced

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

MAINGEAR announced today a new gaming notebook called the MAINGEAR eX-L 15.

The eX-L 15 notebook has a 15 inch screen that has a HD resolution. The graphics card is an ATI Radeon HD 5870 that can handle resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. The screen is backlit by LED.

The eX-L15 comes in a variety of options which includes quad-core processors along with Intel Core i5 and i7 CPU’s.

Outputs include DVI, HDMI as well as S/PDIF audio out. Connectivity for other devices includes eSATA, Firewire, 4x USB 2.0 ports and a webcam. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Laptops

FarmVille Could land on iPad, iPhone and Android Devices

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

FarmVille is a popular game on Facebook. You probably have seen a number of friends updates indicating they need help with chickens or want a new cow etc…

We are now hearing that FarmVille will be heading to the smartphone with the iPhone, iPad and Android based devices probably being capable of playing the game. Also, a text messaging version of the game is also expected to be launched.

The company behind Farmville are called Zynga who have commented that plans are being worked on to bring the game to mobile platforms, but no additional information could be provided. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

HTC want you to name their New Phone

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

HTC are looking for your input and want you to name their next phone. There are four options currently available and HTC will use one of the names to call their next phone. These are the HTC Jovi, HTC Zeal, HTC Wildfire or HTC Festi.

The voting page can be found over on Facebook here and the text on the page indicates that a new phone is in the works.

The guys and gals in the lab are working on something new and we want you involved in the process. We are looking for a name that is playful and full of youth. If you were to choose one of the following names for a new phone, what would it be?

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ASUS Eee PC 1018P with USB 3.0 Measures 18mm thick

April 20, 2010 by 2 Comments

The ASUS Eee PC 1018P was first reported back towards the end of February along with two other models, the 1015p and 1016p. Since then we haven’t heard much until now where some, what are believed to be exclusive, pictures have been captured.

The pictures show off the ASUS 1018p model. This particular model will run either Intel N455 or N475 processors, have Bluetooth connectivity and USB 3.0 connectivity too along with 10 hours of battery life. Recently, ASUS made the decision to embrace the USB 3.0 standard by including the port on all products. The 1018p is amongst the first to receive the USB 3.0 port as standard. The USB 3.0 ports can be seen on the right side of the netbook (pictured below) and are in the usual bright blue colour that indicates the USB 3.0 connectivity. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Laptops

Apple MacBook Pro Discounts on Older Models

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Last week the Apple MacBook Pro line of computers were updated to get faster processors, better battery life and general improvements around.

As can be expected, there’s some older stock out there that companies are now selling off at a cheaper price. Amazon has two 13.3 inch, 15 inch and 17 inch MacBook Pro models on discount at the moment and it seems like those prices will stay dropped until all stock is gone of the older MacBook Pro range. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Laptops

Google Chrome OS Netbooks to Cost $300 – $400

April 20, 2010 by 1 Comment

Details of the Google Chrome OS netbook have been revealed by the CEO of Google [GOOG] Eric Schmidt. The price we should expect to pay for netbooks running the Chrome OS will be in the 300 – 400 dollar price range with those prices being led by the proce of processors, glass and other components needed to make it run.

The price of the netbooks are all of what we just mentioned as there is no cost to using the Chrome OS other than the technology required to run it. Google make their revenues by other means rather than selling software licences. In the video below we also hear that Google want carriers to bundle the netbooks with contracts to get them out there at a lower start cost. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Laptops

Apple iPad 3G to be delivered April 30

April 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Apple [AAPL] today announced officially that the iPad 3G models will be shipping next week and will be delivered to customers on Friday April 30. For those who want to collect an iPad 3G, they will go on sale at 5pm the same day at Apple retail stores. [Read more…]

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Henge Dock for MacBook Pro

April 20, 2010 by 1 Comment

The Henge Dock is designed to hold a MacBook or MacBook Pro and allow it to be connected up to an external monitor.

The dock has all cables attached to it so that when docking the device it automatically connects up to your external screen.

Henge Dock has been made compatible with several MacBook Pro models which includes a 13 inch, 15 inch and 17 inch unibody varients as well as the regular MacBook. Please note that each model variant needs a slightly different dock as the one dock only fits the MacBook is was designed to fit. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Computer Gadgets

Dr Who Sonic Screwdriver – 11th Doctor

April 20, 2010 by 1 Comment

If you follow Dr Who then you will have noticed he got both a new TARDIS and a new Sonic screwdriver.

ThinkGeek managed to get their hands on a some for sale. The item is described as being a collectors item and also as being “an exact replica of the Gallifreyan multipurpose tool used by The Doctor himself”.

The new model is larger than the previous models and has a bright green light on the top along with a spring loaded extension.

While the screwdriver is closed, just press the button on the side to activate the LED and sound effects. Flip open the cap on the end to reveal an additional button that will activate the light and sound effects when the screwdriver is extended and open. We’re not sure if you’ll be able to save the world, but at least you’ll look hip trying.

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Filed Under: Crazy Gadgets