News on mobile phones, GPS devices, wireless services and software, netbook PCs, tablets, and accessories

July 2009

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adnan 11:31 28-08-2009 I am interested in this wrist watch mobile but I cannot purchase can company give me as a complimentary.
Michael Dorgan 05:38 25-08-2009 I am trying to find a watch that measures distance without paying to much money. Can you advise
gerard saydon 11:35 19-08-2009 Hi i bought this landrover mobile phone and my vodafone provider told me that to get the internet on this phone it needs to be upgraded. what can i do?
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Garmin FR60 heart rate monitor can measure distance during indoors exercise 03:33 30-07-2009
A sports watch with both heart rate monitor and GPS receiver can make wonders for people who are serious about their exercise. Clever software on the watch and additional analysis software on a PC can combine information received from the body and from GPS satellites, producing useful data that improves the time used for exercise. For instance, distance, time, and exact location where heart rate increased or decreased can be calculated. As we all know, in order to receive satellite signals, GPS technology requires a clear view to the sky. If you tend to exercise indoors, you are out of luck with GPS. There are, however, alternative technologies available.

For example, the Garmin FR60 heart rate monitor can be complemented with a wireless accessory that can measure distance from the steps taken during the exercise. The tiny wireless device, the Foo
Sandip Bhattacharya 21:03 29-07-2009 Umm. no wifi?
HD video and 5 megapixel images captured by small, low-cost Kodak Zi8 camcorder / 04:40 29-07-2009
As soon as smartphones and digital cameras were able to record video clips, we thought that it will not take long before bulky and heavy video cameras would disappear altogether. It did not happen as quickly as we thought, but recently the development has accelerated. Pocket-size, easy-to-use and low-cost camcorders are becoming mainstream products even for people who would never even consider purchasing a dedicated videocamera. Although Flip Video may have started the trend for pocket-size camcorders, recently major companies like Samsung (HMX-U10) and Kodak have started marketing small digital camcorders as well.

The pocket-size Kodak Zi8 video camera is among the first affordable digital camcorder models that can record high-definition (HD) video. There are many definitions for HD video, but
Feature-rich 10-inch netbook Acer Aspire One Pro 531 for business and personal use / 03:36 28-07-2009
Ever since the first Acer Aspire One netbook PC was introduced, we have appreciated the solid build of the products in the manufacurer's range of mini-laptops. Netbooks are meant to be carried along in a bag, briefcase, or rucksack wherever they are needed; in a school, at an office, or at a friend's place. The physical size of a netbook is a matter of personal taste and requirements. Our experience is that the primary selection criteria should the keyboard and screen size. Features should be secondary criteria. Our recommendation for people who need a decent keyboard, should consider a 10-inch or larger netbook.

The Acer Aspire One Pro 531 is a 10.1-inch netbook designed for both business and personal use. The product can be configured so that it suits both requirements. For instance, Microsoft Windows Vista Business or XP Profes
Underwater camcorder attached to mask can shoot HD movies / 04:22 24-07-2009
Swimmers, scuba divers and people who like to adventure in wet conditions are probably aware of digital cameras that are waterproof. It is possible to find both compact still cameras and camcorders at a reasonable price that stand 1 meter deep water. The problem is that you tend to need both hands for the activity you are doing, leaving no hands free to hold the camera. Liquid Image has solved the problem by building a digital camera and camcorder into dive mask.

The Liquid Image Pro HD350 camera mask lets you take 5 megapixel still images and capture HD-resolution video. In this case, the term HD (High-Definition) means capability to record movies in 1280x720 pixels resolution at 30 fra
repez 02:37 24-07-2009 Directly from the manufacturer: http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/
iwan K ahmadi 12:55 23-07-2009 where i can buy this product
Wrist watch mobile phone from Samsung / 03:19 23-07-2009
We are aware of people who still like to wear a wrist watch that can only show time. Nothing else. Frankly, we don't understand why, because these people also have a mobile phone that can show accurate time for them. The desire to wear a wrist watch must have something to do with making a statement rather than reason. We have good news for wrist watch wearers: you can leave your mobile phone in the drawer (unless you are making a statement with it), because Samsung is marketing a touch screen mobile phone squeezed into a watch.

The Samsung S9110 wrist watch mobile phone works on GSM networks. Bluetooth headset is highly recommended so that you can talk on the phone without having to hold the watch against your ear.
Affordable smartphone with slide-out keyboard, Nokia 6760 slide / 04:29 22-07-2009
Smartphones designed for messaging that also have qwerty keypads have been costly products until now. Often, they have been built with business users in mind. Especially, Blackberry devices, many Windows Mobile smartphones from HTC, and Nokia E-series products have been popular among professionals. There are plenty of young people and other individuals who would like to have a smart device for email, instant messaging, Facebook, or Twitter as well. Now, Nokia has introduced an affordable smartphone with qwerty keyboard.

The Nokia 6760 Slide is built on Symbian OS and S60 software. When the smartphone is held sideways, a qwerty keypad can be pulled out below the screen. The 2.4-inch display, in 240 x 320 pixels resolution, can automatically switch the display orientation when the unit is turned sideways or held upright. 3.2 megapixel camer
8 and 10-inch photo frames with Wi-Fi Internet access from Toshiba / 03:20 21-07-2009
After reviewing one of the first photo frames with Wi-Fi feature, we were convinced that wireless Internet access was the key feature for digital picture frames to break through to mass markets. Once wireless Internet access has been set up, a Wi-Fi frame can automatically receive new photos and videos from shared photo albums from the Internet. Family members and friends can update their photos even on the other side of the world and they will automatically pop up on the frame's display. A working Wi-Fi access point and broadband connection must exist at the person's home who wants view photos from the Internet. One of the major electronics brands, Toshiba, also seems to believe that photo frames with Wi-Fi Internet connectivity are the future.
Clever iPhone application makes it easy to find notes and other unstructured information / 06:11 20-07-2009
We must have tried hundreds of techniques that were supposed to keep our memory straight and things organized. We have learned that the key to success is to write things down immediately, without trying to find pen and paper. Another thing we have learned is that the notepad must be electronic and it has to be always (we really mean always) with us. So, a mobile phone is the obvious choice. The problem is, however, which application is good enough for writing down all kinds of unstructured information and above all, which application allows searhing for old and forgotten notes?

Enplay has developed a clever notepad application for the Apple iPhone, called Neuromobile. Just like any other notepad applicati
GPS device attached to the keyring guides you back home, to your hotel, or car / 04:12 16-07-2009
It looks like GPS receivers are becoming part of our lives inside more than one product. Many people have a GPS navigator in the car for finding street addresses, others have outdoors or marine satellite navigators for staying on the right track, and majority of new smartphone models come with GPS. Still, a tiny GPS receiver that can be attached to a keyring can have its place in our heart.

The Ecco Personal Pocket GPS Locator is a single-purpose device for finding your way back to the location where you started. For instance, if you park your car in a large outdoors carpark and return when it is already dark, how are you supposed to remember exactly where you left the wheels? The Ecco GPS receiver can be attached to the keyring, reminding you to save the start location on the device. Upon return, when you switch on the unit, the
Low-cost, pocket-size digital camcorder can shoot full High-Definition video / 03:03 15-07-2009
Just like Asus started a new trend for the small, simple and low-cost netbooks, Flip Video started a new trend in digital video cameras. A couple of years ago, Flip Video introduced a tiny, pocket-size digital camcorder that was easy to use and provided straightforward capability to save movies on a PC or on YouTube. The successful concept was quickly copied by other manufacturers, and now a major electronics company Samsung has launched an attractive camcorder to compete with the Flip Video and other products in the category.

The most attractive feature of the Samsung HMX-U10 digital video camera is its capability to shoot full HD movies. Many video cameras are advertised as HD (High-Definition)-capable products, but most of them don't provide full HD resolution, which is defined as 1920x1080 pixels. If you have ever a seen a full-HD panel
Compact 7-inch netbook Datawind Ubisurfer bundles mobile network access plan / 04:22 13-07-2009
Netbook PCs are compact and light devices that are easy to take along almost anywhere. Often, however, the restrictive factor is lack of Internet connection. Not every park, mall, or railway station provides wireless Wi-Fi access for accidental web surfers. A number of new netbooks come with 3G connectivity that allows Internet access via mobile network. 3G network is practically the only solution for those netbook users who are on the move. So, the optimal solution would be a netbook with 3G connectivity, but without the premium mobile networks tend to charge for high-speed data plans.

The Datawind Ubisurfer is a compact netbook aimed at web surfing or anything you can access with a browser application. The device has 7-inch screen in 800x480 resolution. The unit weighs only 700 grams. It is 22 cm
Rugged phone from Nokia survives water, dust, shocks and golf clubs / 03:31 10-07-2009
Mobile phones that survive drops and can stand water and dust have been around for a while, but for a price. For instance, the Land Rover S1, Samsung B2700 or the Sonim XP3 are operational even after pretty bad beating, but not everyone who has needed one, has been to able afford the premium price for a rugged phone. Nokia, who already has a large selection of feature-rich, low-cost phones, has now added a rugged outdoors model to its lineup.

The Nokia 3720 Classic mobile phone has been exclusively designed for rough outdo
Joel Arida 00:29 10-07-2009 there is a new product called athlosoft available providing all these features and functions and more integrated into the mobile smart phones, which is more convenient and provides richer graphics and information. as well as livetracking functionalities on google earth. more information available on http://www.athlosoft.com
Monitor wildlife or other activity with a stand-alone outdoors camera / 03:53 09-07-2009
We were taken by a total surprise when we almost bumped into a photographer hiding in a bush. It was a freezing cold, bright spring morning on a hill slope facing south. The birdwatcher we had discovered had disguised himself with a cloth that blended perfectly with the surroundings. In addition to himself, he had a chair, a tripod and a SLR camera with long zoom lens inside his disguise. The poor guy was freezing. We all do funny things for things we love, but he was really suffering. For him, and for other people who love to follow wildlife, or any other activity in rough weather, we offer our tip of the day. Let technology help you every once in a while.

Hammacher Schlemmer is marketing a digital camera that is designed for outdoors use. The weatherproof unit can be attached to a post, t
High-resolution 10-inch netbook from Sony / 03:13 08-07-2009
Low-cost compact laptop PCs, known as netbooks, are now mainstream products. Screen size tends to define the overall size of a small netbook computer, with 10 inches having become as the most common size for a device with decent keyboard and viewable dispay. Although Sony has had small notebook PCs available for years, it was one of the last major brands to introduce a netbook PC.

The Sony Vaio W Series is a compact netbook that is made available in three colors brown, pink and white. The display is the common 10.1 inches in size, but the resolution is higher than in your average netbook; 1368 x 768 pixels. Many notebooks with fifteen-inch screens don't come with as high resolution as the Vaio W Series. Standard t
Suunto Core Extreme sports watch knows about oncoming storms / 03:48 07-07-2009
The Suunto Core is a sports watch for outdoors adventurers who enjoy practically any, even extreme, conditions. The new edition, Suunto Core Extreme, adds black matte finish to the original product that has been available since 2007. The Core Extreme units will be individually numbered to reflect the limited number of copies Suunto is making available.

The principle use of the product is to keep track of altitude (or depth if you are in the water), direction (using the in-built compass), time, and to monitor oncoming weather. The Suunto Core can alert about storms. Here's a rundown of the product features: altimeter with logbook, barometer, storm alarm, weather trend indicator, graphical display of weather, compass with digital bearing, depth measurement to 10 meters, watch with sunrise and sunset times, dual time, and countdown time.
CY 22:38 06-07-2009 not bad looking forward to get this one. who knows maybe future sony's has touch screen and slider combine together.

Netbook PC disintegrates into a touch screen Tablet PC 06:22 06-07-2009
If you need both a small netbook PC and a tablet PC with touch screen in one product, the choices are few. We have discovered a few laptop PCs with touch screens whose display unit can be twisted around and placed on top of the keyboard. For example, the 12-inch HP tx2000 and the 5.6-inch Fujitsu U810 can be used both as a laptop and as a tablet. Now, new company Always Innovating has created a new technique for converting a laptop computer into a tablet PC; detachable display.

The Touch Book by Always Innovating is a netbook PC with uniqu

Josephat vuluku 01:48 04-07-2009 Garmin dokota 10 and 20 outdooers receiver with touch and screen and map

Land Rover S1 rugged mobile phone is more durable than the car / 03:38 03-07-2009
Mobile phones tend to survive minor drops and splashes of water, but an ordinary phone hasn't really been designed for it. People who spend plenty of time in the great outdoors or in harsh weather conditions could make use of a rugged phone that is waterproof and shock-resistant. If you think of car brands, Land Rover has, to a certain extent, similar attributes. That's why or for any other reason, Land Rover has introduced a mobile phone; the S1.

The Land Rover S1 is a rugged mobile phone designed to rough conditions. It is waterproof, dustproof, operates in extreme temperatures and it is protected from impacts (survives 2 meter drop on concrete) and vibration. The manfucaturer trusts the pr

Garmin Dakota 10 and 20 outdoors GPS receivers with touch screen and maps / 04:05 02-07-2009
Thanks to new affordable touch screen technologies, also outdoors GPS receivers are being built with touch-sensitive displays. Outdoors conditions, however, can be anything from sunshine to pouring rain or snow, making it challenging to find the right technology for all situations. For instance, in freezing temperatures it would be nice to be able to tap the screen while wearing gloves. Garmin has introduced Dakota product line that is targeted at outdoors use, but the products can be used on the road as well.

The Garmin Dakota 10 is a compact outdoors GPS receiver with color maps. Its 2.6-inch touch screen can be accessed with gloves on. The unit is waterproof. 850MB of internal memory space is good enoug

Compact, high-end Walkman media phone the Sony Ericsson W995 / 04:23 01-07-2009
First, digital cameras were built into mobile phones, then, MP3 players and next, camcorders are going to do the same. Increasingly, high-end phones are being designed as multimedia devices that can handle many media types. Walkman mobile phone range covers both simple, low-cost music phones and advanced multimedia products. The Sony Ericsson W995 is a high-end Walkman phone.

The Sony Ericsson W995 is a compact media phone with slide-out keypad. In fact, for a device designed for videos and music, the display is rather compact; 2.6 inches with 240x320 resolution. 8 megapixel digital camera can record videos. Built-in GPS receiver not only helps with navigation using Google Maps application, but it can

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