Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
It is expected that the HTC Supersonic will be announced today officially. We first heard of the announcement last week where we mentioned it would be likely getting announced this week, and today is the day that this is supposedly happening.
The HTC Supersonic is Sprints first 4G handset that will use the WiMAX network. When launched it will run Android 2.1 and have the Sense UI overlayed on to it. The screen on the Supersonic measures 4.3 inches and is a capacitive touchscreen. [Read more…]
Google [GOOG] have shut down their Chinese search site found at Google.cn and instead, redirected that domain to Google.com.hk. The move is in response to all the problems that have arisen over cyber attacks and censoring results over the last few months. By redirecting all google.cn traffic to Google.com.hk they are able to serve up full uncensored results to those in China.
The uncensored results on the .com.hk version of the site are being displayed in simplified Chinese as well as traditional Chinese allowing results to be easily used by all who be accessing the pages. Google say that the move is legal and should keep China happy in terms of the current law. [Read more…]
Sprint [S] have announced the Motorola i1 smartphone that runs the Android operating system. The new i1 is actually the first phone handset to feature a push-to-talk function that allows it to function like a walkie-talkie device.
The Motorola i1 has a 3.1 inch HVGA screen that is capacitive touch enabled and uses glass that prevents dirt, dust etc… adhering giving an always crystal clear image. The phone also is rugged to military 810F standards allowing it to weather well when shock, dust or water hits it.
For connectivity the phone has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The device runs Android although it isn’t known just yet which version of the OS. We hope for 2.0+.
On the back of the device is a 5.0 megapixel camera that can be used for capturing both video and images in a fairly decent resolution. A microSDHC card slot is also found on the device allowing for more storage space to be added if needed. [Read more…]
Nintendo have announced they are launching a 3D version of the Nintendo DS called the Nintendo 3DS. The 3DS will follow on as the successor of the popular DS and DSi.
For compatibility the new Nintendo 3DS will accept older game cartridges allowing you to play regular DS/DSi games as usual.
The 3DS will also be glasses-free 3D which should make for an amazing portable console experience. [Read more…]
The Apple iPhone 3G and 3G S is now available in the US contract free costing $499 (8GB 3G) and $599/$699 for the 3G S 16GB/32GB respectively.
The Apple [AAPL] device can be purchased without a contract and without having an AT&T account although the phones are still locked to AT&T’s network. If you want to put another SIM in from another network then you’ll need to Jailbreak your iPhone with a tool such as Blackra1n and then apply an unlock.
There is a limit of 1 iPhone per day that you can purchase with a maximum of 10 phones in a life time. [Read more…]
Amazon are having a day full of Gold Box deals on Playstation 3 games. Big discounts can be found on various games with some being great and others not so great games.
Right now (and for the next 3 or so hours) you can get hold of Tekken 6 for $17.99 which is quite a big saving.
Other discounts coming up through the day include the following…
1PM Pacific: You might have played this RPG on your 360. – Star Ocean
4PM: Help Lego Dr. Jones through your favorite cinematic moments. – LEGO Indy
6PM: Wave around your PS3. – I have no idea
7PM: Don’t “tapout” on this great MMA deal. – UFC
The Movie Peg is a neat little idea that allows you to easily prop up your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to make a more comfortable viewing angle.
Forget awkwardly propping up your iPhone with your bag or that complicated tripod contraption. Add MoviePeg to your iPhone, adjust the angle and like magic you’ll be in relaxed viewing heaven. And it’s not just for movies; use it in the kitchen when following recipes, with the guys watching sports, as a night-stand for your alarm clock, in the garage working through those how-to instructions, or keeping the kids entertained without the evidence of sticky little fingers. No matter how you use it, MoviePeg is your super portable iPhone tilting wonder.
So we’re not far away from the US launch of the Apple iPad Wi-Fi version… coming April 3 which is under 2 weeks away. Apple [AAPL] are giving discounts on the iPad for educational institutions whereby they get a certain amount of cash off the price of an iPad when purchased in bulk, ie in boxes of 10 in a single box.
The various price configurations are shown below that show savings of around $200 (or $20 per iPad) on the Wi-Fi 16GB version. Although not a big saving at least it’s a saving.
BF822LL/A: iPad Wi-Fi (16GB) $4,790
BF825LL/A: iPad Wi-Fi (16GB) with AppleCare Protection Plan for iPad Auto Enroll $5,580
BF823LL/A: iPad Wi-Fi (32GB) $5,790
BF826LL/A: iPad Wi-Fi (32GB) with AppleCare Protection Plan for iPad Auto Enroll $6,580
BF824LL/A: iPad Wi-Fi (64GB) $6,790
BF827LL/A: iPad Wi-Fi (64GB) with AppleCare Protection Plan for iPad Auto Enroll $7,580
The Muzatech iPhone Charger is a device that attaches to the bottom of your iPhone and allows the battery of the phone to be charged by solar power.
The iPhone charger has a 1000mAh battery inside that is charged when left in sunlight. When connected to the iPhone the lithium battery is then used to charge the iPhone battery. The charger can be used up to 2000 charges (or 2000 charge cycles) and if used daily, will last around 4 years. [Read more…]
Although Google [GOOG] have provided a fantastic service by launching Google Street View (in a number of people’s opinions), a few people still dislike it and even the UK government is now after them after they recently uploaded certain images of locations protected by the official secrets act. The UK Government has requested that Google remove those images.
The images included the Special Boat Service and Special Air Service bases as well as the atomic weapons research centre as well as pictures of MI5’s headquarters.
Although these locations can easily be caught on camera, it is actually illegal to take pictures of secret government buildings and those doing so can be fined. With Google publishing the images online it does provide to be a useful service for terrorists who may use the images to their advantage… ie, spotting weaknesses to name a few things. [Read more…]
As well as T-Mobile getting ready to launch the HTC Desire on their network in the UK this week, they also have uploaded pricing for the Sony Ericsson X10 also giving the phone away for free for those who sign up for a 24 month contract paying £35/month. For the £35/month you get 900 minutes of calls and 500 text messages as well as the “unlimited” 1GB data plan.
The cheapest monthly cost you can get the phone for is just £10/month although at that price you’ll need to pay £226 for the handset and you’ll also be locked in for 24 months as well. [Read more…]
Over in Japan, the Hallods eT4300 HD PMP has been launched. The device has a 4.3 inch screen that can display 800 x 480 pixels and has a HD video output for playing 720p content on HDTV devices.
The device weighs just 150 grams and measures 72mm x 111mm x 15mm and comes with 8GB of internal storage. Memory capacity of the device is 8GB although that can be expanded by making use of the SD/SDHC memory card slot providing another storage area for files.
The battery on the eT4300 PMP allows for 3 hours of video playback or 13 hours of audio playback. A number of file formats are also accepted which include all the common ones such as AVI, FLV, MOV and MP4 to name a few. [Read more…]
