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iPhone 4 Dual-SIM Card Adapter Case

Most cases are designed for the sole purpose of protecting a smartphone from getting scratched. This latest case for the iPhone 4 has a second function. That is to provide an area to hold a pair of SIM cards allowing the iPhone 4 to be used with dual SIM cards rather than a single SIM card.

To get the dual SIM cards connected to the iPhone 4 a ribbon cable is provided that you insert in to the microSIM slot. This then folds around the back of the iPhone 4 to a place where the case holds them in to position. [Read more…]

Apricorn EZ Writer II Portable Optical Drive Released

The Apricorn EZ Writer II is a portable optical drive that is ideal for those using netbooks or other devices without a built in optical drive.

It is capable of burning CD’s at up to 24x and DVD’s up to 8x although it isn’t compatible with BluRay discs in any way.

The portable optical drive requires two spare USB ports to run with them powering the device as well as transferring data to and from the optical disk. [Read more…]

Smartbook Surfer Internet Tablet

The Surfer Tablet is heading to Germany soon from what we hear. It’s not a tablet we’ve heard of before although it sounds quite interesting.

The tablet runs Google Android 2.1, has a 7 inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and is powered by a 720MHz CPU along with 256MB of RAM.

Other features include 2GB of NAND Flash memory built in for storing data as well as the ability to complement that using a micro SD memory card. Details of the maximum sized card you can install have not been provided.

For connectivity it has Wireless 802.11b/g although there is no 3G support from what we can figure out. [Read more…]

JooJoo Gets a Software Update

FusionGarage has provided a new update for the JooJoo tablet. The new update brings the JooJoo up to version 0.2.4.

New in version 0.2.4 is the ability for the JooJoo to remember passwords such as Twitter, Facebook and others. When previously logging in to a site, closing it down and re-opening it, you had to re enter your password. Now you don’t.

Also included is basic USB support and the ability to calibrate the screen. [Read more…]

ASUS Eee PC 1015PN and PEM Launching with Dual-Core Atom

ASUS has announced (and then pulled the press release) the ASUS Eee PC 1015PN and PEM models.

The ASUS 1015PEM will be powered by a 1.5GHz N550 CPU. It will support up to 2GB of DDR3 memory and when launched will cost around $440.

The ASIS 1015PN will use the NVIDIA Ion 2 platform and will launch sometime in the US in September. [Read more…]

Toshiba SmartPad Tablet Leaked

Some leaked shots of the Toshiba SmartPad tablet have been leaked online. The images show what is believed to be a new tablet being launched by Toshiba in the next few months.

The images were found by NotebookItalia and are similar in looks to what was briefly seen in July of this year. The name of SmartPad is believed to be the official name of the new Toshiba Tablet.

It isn’t clear when Toshiba will unveil the new tablet although we could see it at IFA in a few weeks time. [Read more…]

Google Streaming Search Results

When doing a search on Google [GOOG], you will have noticed over the last several months, perhaps longer, that as you type, suggestions drop below the search box giving you hints at what you want to search for.

An even newer service has been spotted recently that indicates Google could be displaying actual search results as you type the search in the search box. This is believed to be called Google Streaming Search Results and as you start to enter text, the results keep changing on each letter typed to perhaps let you get your result a little quicker. [Read more…]

Kodak PLAYTOUCH and EASYSHARE Video Cameras Announced

Kodak has announced the Kodak PLAYTOUCH video camera. The camera has a 3 inch touchscreen on the back along with optimised HD playback.

The touchscreen is capacitive and allows you to “glide” through HD videos that have been captured by swiping left of right on the screen. Other features include on-camera editing as well as a Share Button that lets you more easily share captured video content with friends and family. The camera is capable of capturing video at full HD 1080p.

The PLAYTOUCH from Kodak also includes image stabilisation, an LCD glare shield and an external microphone jack. By connecting the camcorder up to a computer via the built in USB arm, the camera can then upload video automatically to social networking sites with the push of a button. [Read more…]

Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Codes Found on Handset

Developers over at XDA Developers have managed to find that the range of Galaxy S class smartphones have unlock codes built within that allow you to switch networks in the US. To activate the Galaxy S unlock code you need a USB cable and a script to run that when successful, lets you run your Samsung Vibrant T-Mobile device on the AT&T network.

The Samsung Galaxy S unlock codes are stored in a .BAK file on the device. The normal place manufacturers keep unlock codes is on a secure server. Having them on the device it’s self means that no real tampering with the system needs to be done to crack it open. [Read more…]

Sanyo VPX-PD2BK Dual Camera

Sanyo is launching a “Dual Camera” called the Sanyo VPC-PD2BK. From what we can figure out the dual camera means that the camera is capable of capturing both stills and video rather than just being restricted to video.

The camera is capable of capturing video in full HD at 1080p at 30 frames per second. Other features include a 10 megapixel sensor along with 3x optical zoom.

Software wise, the camera is compatible with social networks and allows direct uploading to sites such as Facebook, YouTube and Picasa. [Read more…]

ioSafe SoloPRO Announced

ioSafe has announced a new series of rugged hard drive enclosures called the ioSafe SoloPRO. When we call the ioSafe rugged, we mean that it can withstand a fire, being dunked in water as well as a fair bit of physical abuse whilst still keep the data inside it completely safe.

Our ioSafe Solo review scored the external hard drive quite well. Since our review, which was just over a year ago, a new SSD model has arrived. This even new model (the SoloPRO) improves on the past models.

The drive is available in USB 3.0 as well as eSATA/USB 2.0 formats which allows for you to get the best option for your needs. If you have a newer PC that supports USB 3.0, then take advantage of the faster interface. [Read more…]

tPhone iPod touch Phone Conversion Case

The tPhone is similar to the Peel 520 in that it attempts to convert your iPod touch in to an iPhone.

The tPhone makes your iPod touch in to an iPhone so that it can make and receive calls as well as send and receive texts messages.

It is said to have a better design and finish to the Peel 520, but essentially achieves the same goal in terms of what it is used for. [Read more…]