Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The Motorola i580 is a riggedized phone which is also fully equipped. It’s the only iDEN rugged phone around and has a 1.3 megapixel camera. It is designed to military spec and can handle rain, shock, vibrations and dust. The phone can play MP3, record boice, it has a miniSD slot with a 64Meg card included. It also has GPS built in as well as Bluetooth. The GPS can give step by step instructions if attached to a navigator such as TeleNav.
Via: NewLaunches
This new “prototype”… the VW Golf GTi ’53 plus 1′ (53 because it’s the original Herbie 53) is capable of driving it’s self through 2 eyes (radar sensors). It can accellerate up to speeds of 150MPH, screech around corners, avoid collisions and beat the VW test drivers around their own track.
It works with GPS technology also which can track the vehicle down to the nearest inch (although I thought GPS couldnt only track with in a few meters on the current US system). Maybe when galileo gps becomes available it could really track with in an inch.
Anyway, it sounds impressive and if things continue as they are with the big brother type systems then all of us might be able to kick back and let the car drive us to where we need to go in a few years time.
Via: DailyMail
The Viliv P2 is now ready for Pre Order direct from Viliv’s website. It’s packed full of features such as a 4.3″ TFT widescreen which can display 16M colours. It has the options of a 20 or 30Gb hard drive, can play all sorts of movie and audio formats. It runs on either Windows CE or NIX. It also has GPS on the more expensive model which retails for 582 Euros.
Via: UberGizmo
The PT-200 is a GPS tracking device that you wear on your wrist. It features a powerful GPS tracking device as well as GSM capabilities and the claimed battery life is a nice 50 hours. The watches themselves look rather retro and from the 80's.
There are 3 approaches for the remote site to track and monitor the PT-200
* Using regular cellular phone and unmanned control center
* Using smart phone and control software with E-map on the smart phone
* Using man-serviced control center
Functions
* GPS and GSM dual positioning functions
* SOS Emergency button for help
* Incoming call to report positioning info
* Remote site continuous tracking
* Incoming call oscillation to remind users to take this call
* Two single-key emergency dial-out numbers
* Remote monitoring
* Automatic open-bracelet reporting
* Using cellular phone, smart phone, or man-serviced control center to track and monitor the PT-200
* Easy one-button operation
* Tri-band GSM module for worldwide tracking and monitoring
* Highly Sensitive GPS module
* GPS/ GSM signal LED display
* Device on, low battery, and charging LED display
* Using SIM Card phone book to set reporting numbers and parameters to make the interface easy
* Self-testing function
* Long standby time for more than 50 hours
* Car/ home charger available
Specifications
* Dimension: 60 x 65 x 23 (mm)
* Weight: 200 (g)
* GSM frequency: Tri-band 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz
* Battery: 1200mah (Rechargeable)
* Power Consumption: standby 20ma, max.250ma
* Operating time: standby for more than 50 hours , continuous talking for 4 hours
Via: NaviGadget
Etronics Inkel Widetouch W-7.0 offers GPS, PMP, and DMB according to Engadget. The GPS, PMP scene is coming together nicely. It has a nice 7" screen and connects in to your car. The previous model was around $600 but no details have been give on what the new device will be priced at. Maybe $700 – $800 depending on extra features offered here.
Via: Engadget
The Zypad WL 1000 is a wireless computer watch. The thing is rather huge but may have uses somewhere such as while climbing or caving where an accessible computer is needed from time to time.
More seriously, this might become a good tool for emergency situations where because of it's hands free functions which are available right away.
*Operating System: Standard platform supports Windows CE 5.0 or LINUX based on Kernel 2.6
*Display: 3.5&Prime TFT touchscreen automatic contrast adjustment via ambient light sensor
*Wireless: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
*GPS: Integrated GPS receiver and antenna
*Audio: Stereo speakers and headphone jack for external headset to support multimedia applications
*Battery Life: Average 8+ hours of operations, depending on use
*Expandability: Mini Secure Digital memory slot and USB (Master & Device) ports
*Accelerometer: Tilt and Dead Reckoning System allows to determine whether or not the user is moving (GPS supplies the position)
*Keyboard: 11 backlit keys
*Ergonomic Design: Designed to comfortably fit the user’s wrist, under or over clothes, for hands free operations
*Pen Device: Integrated stylus connected to the strap
Via: NaviGadget
The LG VX8300 has been launched by Verizon in the US. The phone is V CAST capable so you can watch videos of the latest news etc… downloadable form providers.
The phone has external stereo speakers, Bluetooth, and has a 1.3Mb camera. Pretty standard stuff again. Tech specs are below.
*V CAST-capable
*Get It Now-capable – download games, ring tones, wallpapers and more
*Mobile Web 2.0-capable
*microSD Memory Card Slot
*1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder with flash
*Bluetooth (v1.1): hands-free, Serial Port (SPP), Dial Up Networking (DUN), and/or Object Push (OPP) profile for vCard exchange
*TXT, PIX and FLIX Messaging capability – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos and videos
*My Account – access balance, minutes, usage, and payment info
*Instant Messaging capability
*External keys for easy access to V CAST Music
*Dual speakers for stereo sound
*Full-duplex speakerphone
*Enhanced speaker-independent voice recognition
*Voice commands: call, send message, go to, check, lookup, My Account
*Voice memo recording
*72-chord polyphonic ring tone support
*15 Unique ring tones, plus vibrate and silent modes
*TTY/TDD support
*Hearing aid compatible (M3-Rating)
*Personal organizer with calendar with scheduler, alarm clock, notepad, plus world clock, calculator, Ez tip calculator tools
*500 contacts address book with five numbers, two e-mail addresses and a picture ID for each entry
*Speed dial (98 entries plus a voice mail default)
*GPS-enabled
*Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (digital dual-band)
*Dimensions: 3.58" (H) x 1.93" (W) x 0.92" (D)
*Weight: 3.88 oz.
*Internal LCD display: 262K Color TFT, 176 x 220 Pixels, 10 Lines
*External LCD display: 65K Color OLED, 96 x 96 Pixels, 6 Lines
*Standard battery: 1,100 mAh Li-Ion
*Usage time: up to 230 Minutes or
*Standby Time: up to 380 hours
Via: SlashPhone
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.
