T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop Stick

The T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop Stick is the first 3G Modem that T-Mobile has brought to market. The device is made by Huawei, and supports Windows Operating Systems only. The device can be accurate described as a “dongle.” Usage is simple: plug into your laptop USB and use the T-Mobile 3G network for your internet access.

The T-Mobile webConnect USB Laptop Stick is stylish

Nokia 5030, 5330 And 5730 XpressMusic Handsets Unveiled

Nokia has unveiled three new models of their XpressMusic series. The Nokia 5030, 5330 and 5730 XpressMusic handsets have been unveiled prior to their official introduction later this week.


These particular handsets should appeal to people who care a lot about playing music on their cell phones.

Nokia unveiled the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic model, which targets the social networking market by offering a full sliding keyboard. This model runs for $355.

Nokia 5330 XpressMusic will be arriving in Q3 with a sticker price of $230. It has a light feature for ravers.

The Nokia 5030 is aimed at emerging markets, and offers a music-capable phone for a moderate price.

“Additional launches, including Italy, Sweden and Mexico, are planned for the coming several months,” Nokia said in a statement.

Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows Mobile

It includes two great new features: SMS and file transfer. With 3.0 Beta, you can send text messages from your phone at Skype’s low rates, and send and receive files with your Skype contacts around the world – John Nguyen explains all in the video above.

File transfer in Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows Mobile
Now that Skype for Windows Mobile supports file transfer, you can send and receive documents on the move. Need to do an impromptu presentation to a potential client? Have a colleague send that 50Mb PowerPoint document straight from the office. Made some edits and want to back it up? Send it back again.

Of course, Skype-to-Skype file transfers are secure and private, so you can send sensitive documents in the knowledge that they’re safe from prying eyes, even across unsecured WiFi networks.

SMS in Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows Mobile
When you’re abroad and in a WiFi zone, the SMS feature is a great way to avoid mobile roaming charges – you pay only Skype’s low SMS rates to send messages to friends and family. Of course, roaming charges may apply if you’re connecting to Skype using a 3G network, so check with your operator before doing so.

Of course, even when you’re at home, the SMS feature in 3.0 Beta is a great way to reach friends and family instantly anywhere in the world – and Skype’s low rates mean that you won’t have to break the bank to do it.

And more…

Nintendo Wii with Wii Sports game

With the introduction of Wii, the latest and the most fascinating video game , Nintendo has taken the video gamers to the next level of gaming experience. With its revolutionary wireless console called WiiConnect24, the Wii offers unique features and functions that was not previously been seen in video gaming. Nintendo Wii has attracted video gamers of all ages. Many who have not played video games are now attracted to the experience of Wii. No wonder Wii is now the top selling console home video system bypassing its competitors Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.

With the new Wii console Nintendo bundled Wii Sports game. There is no better example than Wii Sports to show off the consoles fun new motion sensor controls. If this is not the time to swing the remote around the room like a maniac in Wii Sports, then when it would be?

Then And Now: A Fast-Forward Tour Of Gadget History

Astonishing breakthrough. Household object. Funny anachronism. Such is the journey that nearly every great gadget travels. And then it happens all over again with whatever hot new gizmo rendered the old one obsolete.

A comparison of significant devices of the past with their modern-day counterparts.

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:46:01 GMT

Too ready for a mobile? Yes, maybe. But how can anyone resist to the call of an iPhone? It’s only a matter of time!
Let"s start with basics: dock, Mac Connection, the World will be easily in his hands.... once his time is come. Meanwhile you"ll have the trendiest kid on the nursery!
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LG-GD900 : Transparent mobile phone

LG unveiled its GD900, the first mobile phone with a transparent keyboard.

Could this shot be taken by your next phone?

Nokia certainly thinks it can! Providing this is an undoctored image, it is most definitely one of the best I've ever seen from a phone camera. The EXIF data reveals it was taken by an 8megapixel sensor, and that it was a typically Nokia Carl Zeiss lens.

Comeon Nokia PR, reveal the phone this was taken with!

HTC Magic coming to Vodafone soon

Vodafone has announced at the MWC that it will soon be launching the second Android Smartphone known as the HTC Magic. The HTC Magic looks a lot like the T-Mobile G1 but it will be missing out on the physical QWERTY keyboard that was found on the G1. It will also come with a new firmware known as the Cupcake.

Here are the details:

Dimensions: 4.45 x 2.17 x 0.45-inches.
Weight: 4.18 ounces
Network: HSPA/WCDMA 900/2100MHz, GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Processor: Qualcomm 528 Mhz CPU
Display: 3.2 inch HVGA touchscreen display
Camera: 3MP with autofocus
Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, HSDPA, GPS
Memory: 192MB RAM, 512MB ROM

The HTC Magic will be launched in United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France and Italy in April. It will be sold for 99 to 199 Euros in Spain based on the contract chosen by the user.

Zen Mozaic music player

What''s not to like about the new Creative Zen Mozaic player? Like the Zen''s before it, the sound quality is great, and the Mozaic comes with tons of extra features, such as an FM radio, a built-in speaker, a voice recorder, and photo and video support, all wrapped in a great design.

SPECS:
- Up to 1,0001 songs or 152 hours of video
- Vibrant 1.8 inch display for photos and video
- FM radio with 32 presets
- Voice recorder
- Built-in speaker

$118 for the 8GB, $79.99 for the 4GB, and an unbelievably low $59.99 for the 2GB. Available in black or pink.
Next up : A look at the brand-new Zen X-Fi Wireless player.

Philips Xenium X520 supports AAA Batteries

Philips has announced a new Xenium device known as X520, which provides power backup using standard lithium AAA batteries. Philips is not really renowned for making high end mobile devices but it does introduce devices that provide more battery power than any other mobile devices available in the market. The X520 itself supports up to 8 hours of talk time and up to a month of standby time but thanks to a new technology called 'Backupower', it can provide up to 2.5 hours of additional talk time and up to one week of additional standby time with a standard lithium AAA battery.

Other features include a 2 Megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth with A2DP support, FM radio with RDS, Music Player and a microSD memory card slot. Quite impressive I must say!

iSee - From Contour

There"s lots to like about the new line of iSee cases from Contour for iPods and iPhones:

1) It shows off your electronics in all their glory in crystal clear, lightweight cases.
2) It"s extremely durable
3) Easy access to all controls

$29.95 from Contour and Amazon.

Samsung F268- World's greenest phone!

The Samsung F268 has been rated as the greenest phone in the world by Greenpeace. Greenpeace has recently conducted a research on a number of handsets including Samsung's F268, Motorola's V9, Nokia's 3110 Evolve, Sony Ericsson's C905 and LG's KT520 and it has found out that Samsung's F268 surpassed its rivals in terms of being the most environment friendly handset. Greenpeace also appreciated Samsung's efforts in developing environment friendly materials for electronic devices that can be recycled or reused.

Just to recap, Samsung F268 is manufactured free of BFR and PVC materials. Both BFRs and PVC cause a threat to the environment and their usage is prohibited by environment protection agencies. It also comes with an alarm function that alerts the user to turn off the charger when battery is fully charged.

It also comes with some decent features:

Network: GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Form factor: Slider
Dimensions: 99 x 48 x 14 mm
Display: 262K TFT Display (176 x 220 pixels )
Camera: 2 MP (1600x1200 pixels) with video
Memory 16 MB with microSD upto 4GB
Connectivity: GPRS, EDGE, USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
Multimedia: MP3/AAC/WMA/MP4 player, MPEG4/3GPP/H.263 player
Battery: Li-Ion 880 mAh
Standby time: 200h
Talk time: 3h

Motorola PEBL Rose Bloom

Motorola has announced a rather stylish and elegant handset, which seems like a perfect valentines gift for your loved one. Not much is known about the device but the initial features are listed below:

Network: 3.5G
Camera: 2MP
Navigation: Touch Sensitive Panel
Multimedia: 3.5mm headphone Jack, MP3 Player
Connectivity: HSDPA, Bluetooth

The device is headed to SK Telecom in Korea and it might probably get picked up by some European and US operators in the near future. There's no news on the price and availaility as yet.

One million Nokia 5800 XpressMusic devices sold worldwide

Nokia launched its first ever Touch Screen music device known as the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic back in October 2008 and since then it has sold more than 1 million devices globally. This is definitely a landmark for Nokia as it has managed to sell so many devices in such a short time span.

Nokia's Vice President, Jo Harlow recently made the following statement regarding this development:

"The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has been received very positively and this milestone is just further proof that people all over the world want a device that is not only a great music experience, but also makes the most of touch screen technology."

Just to recap, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is loaded with Nokia's new Series 60 5th Edition Symbian OS giving it powerful touch screen capabilities. It also comes with some impressive features and multimedia capabilities including 3G connectivity & WiFi connectivity, large 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera, 8GB internal memory & 3.5mm headphone jack.

ASUS Raises the Bar for Mobile Web Surfing and Multimedia Enjoyment with P835 WVGA PDA Phone

Taipei, Taiwan, – ASUS, a leading producer of innovative handhelds, launched the P835, a PDA phone that delivers an Internet browsing and multimedia viewing experience without equal. Designed for business-savvy professionals who appreciate a screen as big as their ambitions, the P835 is equipped with a large 3.5” touchscreen that runs at WVGA resolution—offering five times the number of pixels of most phones and delivering the best document, photo, movie and website viewing experience possible. Apart from being able to display more of a webpage onscreen, the P835 boasts features that greatly enrich users’ online experience, including blazing fast HSUPA 7.2Mbps download speeds, a responsive trackball that makes scrolling effortless and Opera Mobile, a user-friendly and full-featured Web browser. It wraps all of its impressive functionality in an elegant touch-optimized interface which is intuitive, interactive and attractive.


Unparalleled Internet Browsing Experience
The ASUS P835 is designed to help users get the most out of the Internet. It is embedded with Opera Mobile, a fast, user-friendly and rich-featured browser that brings a complete Web experience to the P835. Users will be able to perform the full breadth of online tasks—from hopping onto their social networking sites and updating their blogs, to checking email and viewing streaming video. The P835 also enables users to switch between 12-key, half-Qwerty and full-Qwerty virtual keyboard modes, allowing them to choose an input method that best suits their current task. A responsive tracking ball significantly improves scrolling, and the phone’s large 3.5” display ensures every webpage is displayed crisply and vividly.

Universal Cell Phone Charger Planned

Major cell phone makers are moving towards the announcement of a universal cell phone charger, which will make life easier for cell phone owners. Right now most cell phone makers develop proprietary charges that work only with their phones.

The current initiative is backed by Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG, T-Mobile, Orange, 3, AT&T and Vodafone.

They say the new re-charger will be very green, and could help reduce the environmental damage of current chargers by a significant amount.

“By supporting this industry initiative on common charging solutions, and enabling consumers to choose if they need a charger with every new device or can re-use existing ones, we can contribute further in improving the industry’s environmental footprint,” Nokia said in a statement.

The idea wasn’t necessarily that of the phone manufacturers. The European Commission has been pressuring them to make this decision for years.

Pennsylvania Considering Cell Phone Ban While Driving

Pennsylvania may be the next state to make using a hand held cell phone while behind the wheel of a car illegal.

State representative, John Shapiro (D), has re-introduced a bill that will punish drivers for double-tasking with a hand held phone while driving.

The ban would prohibit hand held cell phone use on all public roads of the Keystone state. Those exempt from the proposed ban include law enforcement officials, mass transit drivers and emergency vehicle operators.

John Shapiro said, “We will save lives on our roadways by simply disconnecting Pennsylvania drivers from their hand-held cell phones.”

If the bill is passed, drivers caught using a hand held phone will be imposed with a $50.00 fine, but no points will be assessed on their Driver’s license.

In July 2008, California and the state of Washington implemented law that prohibits text messaging and/or using a hand held cell phone while driving. In California, a first offense will cost a driver $20.00, but a swinging scale increases the fine for repeated offenses. In Washington, tickets cost a driver $124.00.