Dell m1730: The Gaming "Beast"

The XPS M1730 gaming notebook—the machine othe development team used to call "the beast"— is one of the best gaming laptops ever.

Here are the main features that makes it "the beast":

1)It supports the latest Intel processors, including the Core 2 Extreme X7900 processor overclocked to 3.2GHz (Bin+2).

2)It supports dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 8700M GT graphics cards in SLI mode.

3)All models come with a bright 17" Ultrasharp 1920x1200 display with a 7ms response time.

4)It's the first notebook in the world to support AGEIA PhysX 100M mobile physics card.

5)It supports two hard drives in a RAID 0 or 1 configuration

6)It's the first notebook that integrates Logitech's GamePanel LCD, which displays stats and in-game details for a growing list of game titles.

7)It also features a full-sized backlit keyboard that has a 10-key number pad..

Decimate the competition with the enormous power of Dell’s XPSTM M1730, a mobile gaming powerhouse which pushes the boundaries of performance with cutting-edge technologies.

Before buying this laptop, check out one of the top contenders, the Alienware Area-51 m15x

Alienwire Area-51 m15x: The fastest gaming laptop

Get ready to enjoy the ultimate gaming bliss!

With unparalleled performance, top-of-the-line components, Blu-ray playback, HDMI out and a new power-saving option, the Alienwire Area-51 m15x is probably the fastest gaming laptop as of now.

The two key components are the 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme X9000 mobile 'Penryn' processor and GeForce Go 8800M GTX graphics chip, both of which pack a punch and also bump the price up to stratospheric levels.

As can be expected, the 8800M will drain the battery when they’re working at full tilt during a game, but it’s a different story when you’re surfing the web or writing emails as the power saving features in 8800M are surprisingly effective.

Thanks to the backlit keyboard, touch-pad border, logo, alien head, and screen border, the m15x looks nothing short of a well-lit Christmas tree (but note that the backlit keyboard is a $50 add-on). The Alienware Command Center is a software app used to control the lighting, and you can assign different colors to every section or use one color across all the lights. Unlike Dell's XPS M1730, the lights won't strobe or flash, but the backlit keyboard is especially cool, and it's good for accurate typing in low-light situations.

The 15.4-inch wide-screen LCD display offers a 1,920x1,200 native resolution, something that is found in the highest-end 17-inch systems (most 15-inch laptops have 1,280x800 resolutions). A real treat to the eyes for watching Blu-ray movies via the optional Blu-ray optical drive, as well as for cranking games up to the highest resolution possible. Text can look tiny at such high resolutions on a 15-inch screen, but never mind.

Here are the main technical features:

Processor: 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme X9000
Memory: 4GB DDR2
Storage: 200GB hard drive; 320GB removable hard drive
Optical Drives: Blu-ray burner/DVD±RW
Display: 15.4-inch TFT
24e1 Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800M GTX (512MB)
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium

To talk about the few issues, the laptop has a bland, flimsy case design with some awkward touch controls/mouse. Also, some reports have come from users saying that the laptop gets overheated quickly. So, make sure you get to thoroughly check the downside before fishing out your money for the best gaming laptop.

CANON INTRODUCES EOS 5D MARK II DSLR CAMERA

Canon has come up with the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the highly anticipated successor to Canon's highly popular EOS 5D. In addition to the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with breathtaking HD video capture. With an ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise, with an expanded sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600.

With the combination of its improved CMOS image sensor and the powerful new DIGIC 4 image processor, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera provides ISO speeds from ISO 100 up to ISO 6400 in 1/3-stop increments, along with two high-speed settings - H1 and H2 - of ISO 12800 and ISO 25600, respectively, as well as a low-speed setting of ISO 50. The full-frame sensor maximizes the performance of Canon EF lenses, the world's largest selection of autofocus lenses.

Following are some of the cool features with the latest technology:
HD and SD Video Capture
The EOS 5D Mark II can capture videos up to 4GB per clip or a maximum continuous movie capture time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds, whichever comes first, and quality, nothing short of HD!

Live View Shooting
For both still images and video recording, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II comes with the Live View feature, one of the most sought after features in digital SLRs today. The 5D Mark II features three Live View AF modes - Quick, Live and Face Detection Live mode - for capturing either still photos or video, each with its own attributes.

Peripheral Illumination Correction
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera automatically conducts peripheral illumination correction when shooting JPEG images, a function that previously could only be accomplished through post-image processing using software..

Auto Lighting Optimizer
Canon's enhanced Auto Lighting Optimizer technology helps ensure each picture's subject is clearly visible by analyzing image brightness and automatically adjusting dark areas in images so that they appear brighter.

Canon's New Creative Auto Mode
This setting allows users to make image adjustments such as aperture or shutter speed through an easy-to-understand navigation screen on the camera's LCD menu, allowing them to "blur the background" or "lighten or darken the image."

source: usa.canon.com

Canon PowerShot SX10 Digital camera: 20x optical zoom

Canon has introduced the expansion of the ever-popular ultra-zoom SX-Series, the PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera. The new digital camera features the following:
1)Wide-angle (28 mm - 560 mm) 20x optical zoom lens
2)Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS)
3)Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor
4)Smooth, curved grip that fits in the hand comfortably.

This compact camera is capable of capturing long-range shots of soccer field action from the bleachers or sunsets from your hotel balcony easier. Photographers can now quickly zoom in close enough to capture facial expressions and details from far away, thanks to the 20x optical zoom. Adding to the ultra-zoom capabilities and new DIGIC 4 image processor, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera comes with a full pack of performance and convenient features that cameral overs have come to expect from Canon - 10.0 MP resolution, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, large 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen and MovieSnap mode for capturing high-resolution still images while shooting video.

For users whom movie capability is an important consideration, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera offers creative possibilities, including the ability to shoot VGA movies. The PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera can record individual movies upto one hour or 4GB per clip, ultilizing the new Voice Coil Motor (VCM) simultaneously, which enables faster focusing speed while reducing focusing noise.

The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera comes equipped with 24 shooting modes, ranging from fully automatic to manual, and is easily accessible through an SLR-style mode dial located on top of the camera. While in manual shooting mode, a variety of settings can be selected through the screen, including Program AE, Shutter-speed priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure and Custom mode.

Availability and Pricing:
Scheduled to be available in late October, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera will cost around $399.99. Kit contents will include four AA Alkaline batteries, a USB interface cable, an AV cable, a neck strap, lens cap, lens hood, Canon's software suite and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty.

Sony Xperia release date scheduled for Sep 30

Sony Xperia: coming soon..

Sony Ericsson has announced 30 September 2008 as the official launch date for the highly anticipated Xperia™ X1 – initially available to consumers in the UK, Germany and Sweden. The handset will be available in other markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America throughout Q4 2008.

Sony Ericsson XperiaTM X1 –Main Technical Features At A Glance

1) 3.2 MP camera with photo lighting, video recording and auto zoom.
2)Bluetooth stereo(A2DP) with Windows media player mobile, 3D games etc..
3)Opera 9.5 and IE mobile Browser.
4)Has got the Windows® Mobile® Operating System 6.1 with the following tools:

• Microsoft® Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
  
• Microsoft® Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer® Mobile
• Windows Media Player™ Mobile
• Windows Live™
• Exchange ActiveSync®
• Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes

5) Phone memory upto 400mb.

source: sonyericsson.com, pics from gearpatrol.com

Suunto X10: cool GPS-enabled watch

Suunto has recently announced the successor to their highly popular X9i, the GPS enabled X10.

The Suunto X10 has enhanced GPS performance, which locates the position even faster than the X9i. The improved GPS also tracks better in difficult conditions, such as heavy foliage, for more trustworthy readings when you require it the most. And the bonus, this is not like the usual bulkier hand-held GPS units, the Suunto X10 is hands-free,tie it around your wrist and then focus on the action without worrying about dropping or losing your GPS. The Suunto X10 also records waypoints and routes, allowing users to analyze and catalog trips on a home PC.

The Suunto X10 includes an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, thermometer, and an extensive memory, as well as the usual time/stopwatch functions.

When you are navigating with the Suunto X10 on a preplanned route it can show you the direction you need to head and the estimated time of arrival, everything like a GPS tracker does. There is of course the obvious ‘find home’ preset which can lead the user back to the start point or marked ‘Home’. In addition you can also ‘track back’ function which can guide you back along any recorded route. In short, a complete GPS tracker all on your wrist.

Suunto X10 offers a battery life that is 33% longer than that of X9i and it has its own USB charger which can also be used to transfer data.

It will be available in two colors.

Source: navigadget.com

GPS for iPhone via WiFI

Now never get lost again! All you need is your iPhone and this cool GPS gadget. This is a GPS module for the iPhone called the LocoGPS. Since the bluetooth on iPhone is reserved for only wireless headset this cool gadget system uses WiFi to transmit data between the GPS receiver and iPhone. The GPS receiver integrates a processor, Wi-Fi antenna, and even a microSD card slot to store the maps just to activate the system. The navigation software itself will also be accessed via the WiFi GPS receiver using a web interface.The navigation software used and customized for LocoGPS is iGO 8.

The LocoGPS is brought out by the company called Gomite. It is available in the market now at a cost of 120 € with navigation software included….

Sony Ericsson G705: the complete package

This elegant slider phone, complete with a large 2.4” screen, allows users to surf the internet at high speed with turbo 3G and its full HTML browser – the Google search page can be directly accessed with the help of a shortcut key. For the page which looks too small, use the illuminated zoom web shortcut key or just tilt the phone and it automatically switches to landscape view.

The SE G705 keeps you updated with the information that is most important to you and the RSS feeds that are delivered straight to your phone’s desktop. Always be the first to break the new stories to friends or work colleagues. Complete with 3.2 megapixel camera and video capabilities, upload your favourite and funny moments straight to the web for friends all over the world to see. Use the phone’s Wi-Fi™ connection to upload pictures, create a picture blog or download music and videos from your favourite web sites. Entertain your friends and family with all your great images on the 1GB memory card, or relax with the sounds you want through the built-in FM radio.

The utility doesnt end here.The inbuilt GPS combined with Google Maps™ for Mobile and Wayfinder™ navigation means that you will never have to stop your vhicle to ask for directions – and it will even help you find a restaurant or bar.

Also released by Sony Ericsson was the G705u, the first UMA enabled phone from Sony Ericsson. UMA enables users to seamlessly roam between the mobile network and local area networks thanks to GSM/Wi-Fi™ dual capabilities. The G705u is exclusive to the operator Orange in its territories.

Additional happy news for would-be users. Sony Ericsson also announced a partnership with Google™ meaning that YouTube™ will be integrated into selected upcoming models from Sony Ericsson. This capability will allow users to instantly download and upload video directly from their phone to YouTube™. The G705 will be YouTube™ compatible and further models will be announced at a later stage.

Following are the features of the Sony Ericsson G705

• Large 2.4” screen – view websites and emails with high clarity
• HTML browser – surf the net how it was meant to be
• Automatic rotation – switch from portrait to landscape with just a tilt of the phone
• Google™ shortcut key – Go to Google™ from the idle screen with one key press
• Inbuilt aGPS combined with Google Maps™ for Mobile and Wayfinder™ – never get lost again
• Wi-Fi™ and DLNA certified™ – connect the way you want
• 3.2 megapixel camera – snap and share your favourite images via Bluetooth™
• YouTube™ compatible – upload videos or download favourite clips

Source: sonyericsson.com

Rainbow of iPod Nanos announced

The new Nano design is equipped with a wide screen for watching the HD content available from the iTunes Store. The new Nano designs with a curved design to them, come in a rainbow of colors, and an ever so slight price reduction. In addition, the Nano takes advantage of the accelerometer which changes the screen size, by allowing a “shake shuffle” mode that empowers users to shake it to move to the next song on the shuffle. Also available are new earbuds which have navigation controls right on the bud cord and a microphone for the built in memo recording feature (sold separate for about $79). The new iPod nanos come in 8GB for about $150, or 16GB for $199 .A new iPod Classic 120GB model, portending the discontinuing of the 160GB variation, is also on the cards.

It doesnt end there. Steve Jobs, the co-founder, CEO of Apple inc. also announced an update to the iTunes Store to version 8, which has a “genius” mode to suggest similar music tracks based upon what a listener has on their playlist.

Also, there is happy news for existing users. Finally, iPhone and iPod Touch users can upgrade to OSX2.1 for free, if they have already updated from 2.0. Those below that will have to pay the additional $10 fee. It fixes a lot of bugs including call drops, battery life, and app crashes.

The 8GB Nanos are available now, with the 16GB models due out this weekend.

Source : coolest-gadgets.com

5 cool hacks for your entertainment gadgets

When it comes to entertainment, no one would want to settle for the standard features. One always yearns for more storage, more options, and more convenience. If you feel that what you get from your entertainment gadget with its built-in limitations is not enough, then here are some cool hacks that can be quite useful for you. 

Check out this link to know more about the hacks.

Sony Cyber-Shot Camera goes High Def...

Sony is adding high-definition movie recording to its popular digital camera series with the introduction of the Cyber-shot® DSC-T500 model. This 10-MP camera features wide and full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes. This resolution is three times higher than the standard-definition movies. The movie function is based on the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec for video compression and stereo audio. Benefits of the format include high-quality video as well as small file sizes that are easy to download, upload and share. Movie capture on this model is further improved by including zoom while in recording mode and high-sensitivity shooting for natural or low light environments. The camera can continuously record a video clip up to 10 minutes in length, which can be increased to hours of clips by expanding the camera’s capacity with a Memory Stick® media card. Also featured is a dual photo and video capture mode. Pressing the photo button while in movie mode can capture up to three photos with no break in recording. Features: The Sony Cyber- Shot T500 camera has a  SteadyShot™ image stabilization and high sensitivity settings up to ISO3200 which helps combat blur and facilitate flash-free shooting for natural-exposed photos. The model also incorporates face detection technology, an intelligent function that automatically detects up to eight faces in the camera frame and adjusts focus, exposure and flash. Source: news.sel.sony.com

The Dell PowerEdge T100 Server: Productivity, security and flexibility

Dell announced worldwide availability today of the newesr edition to its growing small-and-medium-business server lineup– the Dell^TM  PowerEdge^TM  T100. Starting at $449, the T100 is expected to be an ideal server for businesses planning to build a networked server environment to enhance productivity, flexibility and security –the major issues faced by SMBs globally.

The PowerEdge T100 comes with the following features:

1. Enhanced Productivity  – Latest Quad-Core Intel^®  Xeon^®  Processor for rapid application performance to handle day-to-day computing and storage demands
   
2. Security and Data Protection  – Internal, locked-down USB 2.0 port, chassis intrusion switch, Trusted Platform Module chip, and RAID architecture that prevents data loss by transparently performing data backups.
   
3. Flexibility  – Works in a variety of business environments from a desktop to storage closet, thanks to its slim chassis and quiet system acoustics.
   
4. Scalability  – Up to 8GB of memory, I/O technology and internal storage capacity of up to a huge 2TB enables the T100 to scale as small businesses grow.
   
5. Simplicity  – Easy access chassis and color-coded internal components make the T100 easy to use - the No. 1 issue driving IT investments among small businesses

Source: dell.com

Asus' Eee PC 1000 4G netbook

Asus' new Eee PC 1000 40G totally another beast compared to the earlier Eee PC series. Perhaps the most mature of this latest crop of netbooks, the 40G sports a 1.6GHz Atom processor, a 10" screen with 1024x600 display resolution, a 91% keyboard, 40GB of solid-state storage, and a six-cell battery. Of course, the Eee PC's form factor has grown to host this new goodness, and so has its price.

Asus looks intent to impress on the aesthetics front with the Eee PC 1000, which will be available in a number of colors, including a shiny black pictured above.

The technical specifications are as follows:

Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
Memory: 1GB DDR2-553(1 DIMM)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Display: 10.2" TFT with SWGA(1024x600) resolution
Storage: 8GB solid-state drive, 32GB internal SDHC card
Camera: 1.3MP webcam
Communications: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0

Gaming laptops from Asus: the G50 and G71

Asus has unveiled two new gaming notebooks in the G Series as part of the Asus Republic of Gamers product (ROG) line-up.
The new Asus G71 (17 inch) and G50 (15 inch) are the new gaming laptops released by Asus. Both new Asus G series gaming notebooks have almost the same specifications. The only difference lies in the screen size and resulting form factor, HDD options. Additionally, there are more CPU options for G71 including Intel Quad Core QX9300 and QX9100.

Features of the G71V and G50V include Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT with 512MB GDDR3 VRAM, Intel Turbo Memory Technology with 2GB (optional), up to 4GB RAM, up to 640GB storage (G50, 2x HDD), up to 1TB storage (G71, 2x HDD), DVD Super Multi Double Layer, Light Scribe, DVD combo, Blu-ray DVD writer, Wifi and Bluetooth.

As you dig deep into the game, the G Series even comes alive with fancy LED lighting effects along the notebook's side while the back changes colour according to the fan speed!

In addition to the laptop, you get the must-have Republic of Gamers backpack. The package also includes a professional-grade 1600dpi gaming mouse that offers real-time sensitivity adjustment and a Siberia Steel Gaming Headset that accommodates extended sessions of gameplay in cool comfort.

There is no pricing information available as of now for the G71 and G50.

Latest gaming laptops from MSI

MSI has unveiled three new gaming notebooks - the GX400, GX630, GT735.

The 14.1-inch GX400 and 15.4-inch GX630 are based on Intel’s Centrino 2 mobile platform and feature Core 2 Duo processors and the Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT video cards. On the other hand, the 17-inch GT735 is powered by AMD “Puma” technology, Turion X2 Ultra CPUs, and the ATi Mobility Radeon HD3850 dedicated graphics card. A whole feast for gamers.

These gaming beasts have up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, 500GB of hard drive space, a DVD burner or Blu-Ray drive, built-in web camera, and HDMI output.

The GX400, GX630, and GT735 comes with theTurbo Drive Engine Technology, which enables users to increase the speed of the CPU when the laptop is in AC mode just by the push of a button.

To add to all the above features, there is the ECO Engine power management function that enables switching among 5 different operation modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and power saving Turbo Battery mode.

No information on pricing and availability of the new MSI gaming notebooks has been out.

Complete specifications of the three models are as follows:

GX400

• The latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology • Windows Vista® Home Premium• 14.1" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System• Color Film Print Technology with Extraordinary and Exquisite Textures• nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card (Built-in DDR3 256 MB VRAM)• Better Enjoyment with Second Generation Dolby® Surround Sound• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output• Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcam• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

GX630

• AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor• Windows Vista® Home Premium• 15.4" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology)• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System• The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design • nVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card (Built-in 512 MB VRAM)• Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel Headphone Output Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby®• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam• 802.11 b/g, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

GT735

• AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor• Windows Vista® Home Premium• 17" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display• Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System• The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design • ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3850 3D graphic card (Built-in DDR3 512 MB VRAM)• Theater Class 5 Speakers • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam• 802.11 b/g, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

Wind MSI with 160gb hard disk

MSI may be launching a new cool version of its MSI Wind U100, the ultraportable that so far has been a success. This ultraportable gadgets you can find in the stores carries a 80GB memory, but it seems that the novelty in this version will change with the arrival of the 160GB hard drive.

Apparently Microsoft lifted the HDD storage limit on the low-cost XP license to 160GB.

MSI also offers some 120GB MSI Wind models on their shop. Other features are the same, only the hard-drive sizes vary.

Apparently, MSI should also start to offer SSD based MSI Wind U100 to directly compete with more of the Asus Eee PC netbooks.

The ultraportable Everun Note and its touchscreen

The much-awaited ultraportable Everun is one of the coolest gadgets. Everun Note is one of those laptops which cannot be compared to the currently triumphing ones, the Eee PC or the Aspire One. It has a dual-core processor, hence it is extremely heavy, but the main attraction is the touch-screen.

This balance of leading-edge power, battery life and miniaturization cannot be expected to come chaeap but in the world of portable mobile devices, this is really on-the-mark. The recommended sales price is $879 (US, before tax.) which means its way, way cheaper than the other high-performance UMPCs, the Sony UX and the Q1 Ultra Premium and it includes a 16mm pitch keyboard and easy 3G upgrade path. With Windows XP Home (no Vista at the momrent) it is really gonna fly.

Toshiba Mini projector

It seems that Toshiba has succeeded in creating the latest gadgets mini-projector that can be truly useful. This is a projector that measures just 10 x 4.5 x 1.7 centimeters and which tries to compare with the size of a mobile style HTC Touch Pro with a weight of just 100 grams. It said it was able to deliver 10 lumens of light, but better, watch a video in youtube.

The cool gadget's quality is fairly decent in darkness, much better than other prototypes that have been seen.

This type of projector is definitely be gonna thought of as a class of person, who has to give a speech or a presentation somewhere where they do not know whether a projector will be available.

Sony Mini Bravia : Records video underwater

Electronic gadgets are often made useless when we go to the beach, swimming pools or anywhere else where water is where all the enjoyment is gonna be. And our hi-fi Gadgets that we use always standpoints us when we need it to work there.Presenting, the Sony Mini Bravia XDV-W600 LCD TV that can survive under water, for a half hour. That may seem like very little time but it is a lot when you think of taking a video with it, as one of its features allows.

Derived from the Sony’s Bravia line of LCD TV, the Mini Bravia has a four-inch flat panel that can run for 23 hours, powered by internal batteries plus AAs. The TV has an FM tuner, and uses 1seg data broadcasting system. The waterproof specifications are IPX7 and IPX6. The Mini Bravia has an extremely simple and appealing design and, though small enough to be held by hand, has a built-in memory of 2GB. You can even transfer movies onto your Mini Bravia so that you get to see your favorite stars even if you are trapped in a place with no entertainment access!!

HTC P3470: Combining Work and Play with Class and Substance

When you go out looking for some of the better high-end cell phones that are in the market today, you will inevitably find that most of them are already prepared to work seriously with a business touch. While business phones are welcome, where is the enjoyment if the fun times dont get mixed up with the serious times . To solve this comes the HTC P3470 which captures the best of many worlds, though if you are a music and fun lover, this is just not your phone even by a long shot. The P3470 captures some amazing other features making it an excellent work phone indeed with the right balance of fun.

It has an elegant design characterizing all the other HTC handsets, plus built-in GPS module for enhanced navigation guides. By using the TomTom NAVIGATOR or CoPilot LIVE maps software on the streets or while driving, and receive the best routes to your destinations, 2D/3D and Driver Safety displays and various other features which will you direct you to the right path when you are on the road. The handset measures 108 x 58.3 x 15.7 inches at 122 grams and sports a large 2.8-inch LCD 65K colors with touch screen with handwriting recognition.

The phone supports also wireless transfers in short range via the Bluetooth technology, and PC connectivity via a mini USB. You can receive emails, chat online, browse the web, record voice albums, play Java games, and talk for up to 5 hours and 50 minutes. HTC P3470 has a standby time of up to 240 hours using a standard Li-Ion 1100mAh rechargeable battery. The 2.0 Mega Pixel camera though is a bit under par for toady’s time and age and it will surely not give you the image quality a phone like this should be delivering. At $560, you better buy this only if you really are going to use it to its fullest!

It seems that Sony has not given up the fight against the iPod when it comes to portable music. Sony has been reviving the Walkman brand name by coming up with some pretty funky and functional MP3 players in the past few years. What does Sony have this time? Sony has released three more Walkman players from the S, E and B series that promises to offer a little bit of something for everyone, no matter what they are or who they are or what their taste and budget are like. More on the three new players are available right after the jump.

The S-Series Walkman players are sitting pretty on top of the high end spectrum, allowing owners to enjoy tunes from a variety of download stores as well as personal music collections, allowing the simple “drag and drop” transfer method generally used in computers, for non-DRM music, videos, podcasts and playlists. Along with it also supports all the popular audio and video codecs so that you will be able to maximize your enjoyment, no matter what the source of the file is. The S-Series Walkman players are also the first MP3 players from Sony that feature their very own SensMe Channels function that is able to create channels automatically which are able to adjust with a user’s preferences. This means the SensMe Channels function will analyze a user’s music collection and suggest channels based on each song’s speed, mood and rhythm. Cool, right?

As for the E-series Walkman players, these aim to bring together both high-quality video and audio performance for the perfect device. Following the S-Series’ footsteps, all E-series models are format friendly, supporting the “drag and drop” user interface that allows one to transfer non-DRM files from online music services to Walkman players. In addition, it also supports Windows Media Video (WMV) with DRM, enabling rights-protected movies and video clips from other media collections.Thats one hell of a performance.

Last but not least would be the B-Series Walkman players that goes easy on your pockets without compromising on audio quality. It boasts open support for Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 codecs enables users to buy, copy and manage music to fit their needs. It also features an illuminator that pulses in time with the music whenever the bass button is pressed, while an integrated FM radio ensures you get to catch up on what the local DJs are blabbering about once you’ve run dry of stored music.

Prices are expected to be from $45 to $180, depending on the model selected along with the storage capacity.

Source: coolest-gadgets.com

Samson StudioDock tunes up your music needs

Music is a part of life that is inseparable from every aspect of it and irrespective of who you are and what your personal tastes are, it is pretty much certain that you will dance to at least one kind of music. Whether it is the heavy metal that helps you crash and burn in your own mind or the gentle blue that help you put your feet up and relax, everyone needs their share of music and the AudioDock appears to be the perfect gadget for anyone in that regard.

The Samson StudioDock USB Monitors are the perfect gadgets for the iPod-enabled project music studio. In addition to recording, mixing and mastering, the StudioDock monitors feature an iPod dock for both storage and playback. The elegant set of music delivering monitors are powered by an internal 40-watt low distortion amp, StudioDock Features a 4.25 woofer and a precision-made 25mm silk dome tweeter for smooth, extended high frequencies that will allow you to flow in your favorite music.

The music needs are further gratified with the headsets and a front panel 3.5mm stereo input that is all set to rock your personal world. Perfect for that plug n’ play style of living, the Samson StudioDock USB Monitors are all about pumping up some notes in to dull moments. The ergonomically styled set would make you poorer by $ 199, but that is a price music lovers would be happily willing to pay!

Double-faced Touch Panel: Exhibited at Tokyo

Touch screens was a hot thing when it was released, but the thrill died down after their presence was seen almost everywhere in the form of ATMs. The inventors knew something extra was needed to bring them back to limelight. Teraokaseiko Co. Ltd. has displayed a cool touch panel display that can be used from either side of the panel. The double-sided touch screen was made by attaching a resistive touch panel to both sides of a transparent inorganic EL panel that had been developed by Teraokaseiko. The double-faced touch panel was part of the exhibitions at the Sign & Display Show taking place at the Tokyo Big Sight (Aug 28 to Aug 30, 2008).

The inorganic EL panel coems with a pixel count of 256×120 and has an orange monochrome display. The double-side view allows users to use the touch screen from both sides without blocking a part of the display from view. Since the screen can be used from both side, the interactive uses of the panel also increases. Apart from allowing two people to use the touch screen at the same time from both sides of the panel, the double-side touch screen offers other features, such as the pinching motion made famous by the revelotutionary iPhones (tapping and sliding touch movements are also accepted).