There are many Android OS users all over the world that have been waiting Android OS 2.2 for so long, but there are some sad news for the G1 owners. Sadly, G1 users will be unable to use new Android 2.2 also known as FroYo.
Android OS is amazing system and it got even better over the years. The first phone introduced with Android OS was the G1 phone, so it’s quite disappointing that the G1 won’t have Android 2.2 support. The main reason for this is that the G1 simply doesn’t have enough memory to store the new FroYo OS. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the amazing features of the Android 2.2 you’ll just have to purchase a newer phone.
So what are the main and amazing features that the Android 2.2 will offer to its users? First, Android OS has been criticized for being slow. This will certainly be changed with the new 2.2 OS. Another great thing about the new Android is support for Flash Player that older versions lack. Also, nice feature will be direct installation of apps to the SD memory with the “Move to SD button”.
The new Android OS will be boosted and faster than earlier editions and if you want to enjoy it you will have to get a new phone. As for G1, it was a great phone when it came out, but times have changed now and with the Android 2.2 G1 will become just a part of a history.
There has been several high end HTC smarthpones recently such as HTC Desire, HTC Incredible and HTC EVO 4G. All of them are amazing phones but they have one single flaw, they don’t have QWERTY keyboard. Many users are used to QWERTY keyboards as it offers greater convenience for IMing, emailing and blogging for example. So in order to fill the needs of its customers and rival against the Milestone, HTC is working on a phone similar to HTC Desire but with built in keyboard.
Many people prefer QWERTY keyboards because they provide them the actual look and feel of the real keyboard, unlike the virtual one on the touchscreen display. So HTC has been developing a new phone specially for fans of the QWERTY. There aren’t much information about the new HTC Vision but we’re guessing that it will be quite similar to HTC Desire, which means it will be a pretty high spec phone.
HTC Vision will come with a touchscreen display 800×480 pixels and of course with the sliding keyboard. There are some speculations about the operating system that will new HTC Vision use. It should run Android OS 2.1 but as we all know HTC has promised that most of its phones launched in 2010 will be using Android 2.2. So we can just wait and see what will happen.
At the moment there are no additional information such as specs, price or even a release date, but if Vision is similar to HTC Desire we should see a phone with great specs sometime soon. Ss for the price, it remains unknown for now.
It happens in our day-to-day life that we often forget our cellphone somewhere and that we had to go back and look for it. To avoid this kind of situation, people from Chinavasion have developed a new wrist watch mobile phone. Now we’ve featured plenty of these in the past, most notable of these will probably be the LG GD910, though this one isn’t as elegant, it certainly offers plenty of features.
This wrist watch phone is designed for all those people that are always on the go and for those who tend to forget about their cellphones in hurry. With this device, you’ll be getting two in one solution, a nice wristwatch and at the same time a touchscreen cellphone. This phone comes with Bluetooth headset which makes your calls easier, but you can use built in microphone and speakers if you prefer. This phone comes with multimedia features allowing it to play different movie formats such as MPEG4 (AVI), 3GP and all sorts of music formats such as MP3, WMA, WAV. It also has voice recording function and a camera that is capable of taking photos and videos. As for the storage, this phone uses MicroSD slot which supports up to 2 GB of memory. Phone comes with Li Ion battery that is charged via USB.
So what can we say about this device??? It’s a great solution if you want a wristwatch and a cell phone in one. Simple look of a wristwatch with cellphone functions and multimedia supports. It comes with a price of $112.84.
This customisable 14-inch laptop is the latest affordable entry-level series available from HP. Featuring great style, good performance, powerful for both productivity and entertainment.
The HP G42t is powered by a choice of Intel Core i3 and Intel Core i5 dual-core processors. The base specs is equipped with 2GB of DDR3 memory (optional 4GB DDR3 memory), a 250GB hard drive support up to 640GB, integrated Intel HD graphics and a 1,366 x 768 resolution panel. Other key features of the HP G42t laptop include a built-in webcam, WiFi, optional Bluetooth, a DVD burner (or a Blu-ray drive), Altec Lansing speakers, 6-cell battery and pre-installed with Windows 7.
It is available in Biscotti (default), Silver or Shell White colors and the starting price for this fully customizable G42t laptop is just $543.99.
Well this is one of the world's most luxurious gadgets. If you have buckets and buckets load of cash, this uniquely designed computer mouse may seem like a perfectly sensible gadget for you to buy. Afterall it probably means only spending a tiny portion of your saving’s interest. we have here is a $26,730 luxury mouse. Now that’s spiculated with diamonds. You’ll even be able to personalize the mouse with diamond initials or a pattern of your choosing, this of course all demands on the amount of money that you’re paying.
Each mouse is therefore made to order and you’ll need to allow up to three weeks for delivery. Diamonds are indeed women’s best friend and if you’re planning on getting this for your partner or wife, it’ll be interesting to see if your wife will think that this is a thoughtful gift, or one that’s just a plain waste of money. What’s more, we don’t even know how well this mouse functions as a mouse! It might just be the most expensive mouse yet worse performing computer mouse ever, now that would be interesting…
Hyperkin will be releasing a new gaming system that will bring old games back to life. If you remember gaming consoles such as Nintendo Entertainment System, also known as the NES and its successor SNES, then you’re going to love this new game system. If you still own those old NES or SNES cartridges that still work you’ll be able to play them again on this console, but that’s not all. Besides NES and SNES games, you’ll be able to play Sega Geneses games as well, on a single gaming system. This is all in one solution for all the retro gamers out that who used to spend countless hours in front of TV with those old consoles. This device is named RetroN 3, it will break your nostalgia, and it will revive all the classic games that you used to play as a kid. There is no need for emulation software because you can play all the games on the way as you did ten or twenty years back.
Also, if you have old gaming controllers you can use them on RetroN 3 because it is fully compatible, but if you don’t have an old controller you can use the wireless 6 button controller that comes with it. Therefore, if you’re retro player you can get this gaming system for $69.99.
Samsung has always been providing amazing phones all over the world and keeping up with the trend, but now Samsung might be in the race for working on the cheapest touchscreen phone. It is named Samsung Champ and it should be available starting June in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
This phone is rather small with the touchscreen QVGA display of 2.4 inches, which is a lot smaller than the one on Samsung Corby for eg. which has 2.8 inches. Despite the small display size this phone has some decent features to offer. Samsung Champ has TouchWiz Lite user interface that is quite simple to use. As for connectivity, it uses Bluetooth 2.1, and if you like to enjoy music on your phone this model comes with 3.5 mm headset jack. In addition, it has access to Samsung Apps so you can find latest Java based applications for it with ease. As for the camera, this phone comes with 1.3 megapixel camera and with microSD memory slot. This phone comes in all sorts of colors providing nice and simple look.
This is rather simple phone with standard features for its users, and the selling point is the touchscreen feature. Due to its simple features, this phone might be free with a two-year contract. Since Samsung Champ is intended for middle class audience, the price of this model is $150.
For portable entertainment on a budget, the HP Pavilion dv5 offers a full range of multimedia features with fast graphics performance as well as a distinct design.
The HP Pavilion dv5 is powered by either Intel Core i3 or Intel i5 processors, Weighing only 5.19 pounds and it is 1.22-inch thick. HP Pavilion dv5 laptop is equipped with a 14.5-inch HD display with 3GB DDR3 memory, 250GB Hard Drive and Intel HD graphics. Other key features of the HP Pavilion dv5 include optional multi-touch touchpad, chicklet keyboard, Dolby Digital Audio/Altec Lansing speakers, HP TruVision Webcam and more. Optional upgrades include up to 1TB of storage, Blu-ray and more.
The new HP dv5 is available in Black Cherry (default), Sonoma Red or Champagne.
Recharging cellphones has always been a bother because of all wires that we need to deal with. If you don’t want this to happen to your iPhone charger you can simply use a wireless charger for it.
This charger should make your life easier a bit because you just have to slide your iPhone into the charger and it will recharge your phone the same way as ordinary charger. This device comes from AirVolt and it is named Wireless iPhone Charger and unlike other ordinary chargers you don’t need to connect any wires to your cell phone, you just place your iPhone on the charging tray and that’s it. This simple and wireless solution works both with iPhone 3G and 3GS so you won’t have to worry about compatibility. As for the recharge time, it lasts same as the charging time of any other standard charger, and you won’t have to worry about overcharging because iPhone Wireless Charger will automatically turn itself off when your phone gets fully charged.
So this charger is quite useful if you’re tired of all those standard chargers with wires. People from AirVolt have made recharging simpler and easier than before. So if you can’t deal with ordinary chargers anymore you can get this simple device for $49.99.
According to this concept the landline phones are going to strike back with a new and improved futuristic design. This device is intended to replace ordinary landline phones and to provide you modern and futuristic design that you require. Of course, it’s not all about the looks so this device will offer a lot more.
It is called WIPI Phone, designed by Ku Bon-Seop and it is supposed to be a mixture of touchscreen laptop and a landline phone. It has a special stand so it looks like a laptop, but it works like a ordinary phone. Just add the touchscreen support, smooth design and video call option and you’ll get a interesting and quite futuristic device. It really looks like something that could be only seen in movies but we’re hoping that WIPI Phone will come to life one day.
This isn’t the first overpriced iPad but it’s definitely one to consider if you’re filthy rich and very bored with your life. The iPad Supreme is made of solid Gold and comes with Diamonds on top.
The iPad Supreme is priced at $190,000. It’s surely going to attract attention for at least five minutes or so. The back panel of the thing is made of solid 22ct gold which weighs 2,100 grams. The Apple logo is covered with 53 diamonds that bring extra bling to the tablet. They are 25.5ct ‘I’F’ Flawless diamonds. So make sure we take extra care of the device.
The iPad Supreme is actually a Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB iPad so you’ll have plenty of storage space and connectivity options whenever you do decide to play with this toy. Chances of impressing the audience will be pretty scarce once you decide not to take this heavy gold rock with you at all times.
If you want to buy this thing you’ll have to know that they’re only making ten iPad Supreme units. Better hurry, or decide to buy something else instead!!!
One of the most annoying things in life is to throw the garbage, and that too after a satisfying dinner. If only the trashcans were slightly appealing to look at, and if they defined your personality, maybe you would not hate the act of throwing garbage so much!!! Here are some of the geekiest and hi-tech trashcans that I have ever come across. It would be a great pleasure to manage household waste if we could get one of these superb trashcans.
R2D2 Trash Can
Star Wars fans would know how important R2D2 is. No matter how small an adorable robot play. Likewise in life trashcans may play a very small role, but their significance is of utmost importance. This R2D2 trashcan is inspired by the adorable robot from Star Wars. If you are bored of your old and simple trash bin, then you can swap it with the Star Wars R2D2 TrashCan.
This is a fully licensed replica which is crafted in Japan, and as all Japanese gadgets painstaking attention is given even to the slightest and tiniest detail. A foot-pedal at the base of R2D2 automatically opens his dome to reveal a removable basket which can be lined with a plastic trash bag for an easy clean-up.
Even if you don’t want to use him as a waste basket (which is really downgrading for a cool character like him), you can fill him up with ice and let him serve you and your friends your favorite drinks while you chill out.
one thing is for sure, he’s got to be the coolest TrashCan in the whole of the galaxy!!!
Minus Concept TrashCan
The Minus Concept Trashcan is a serious design that freezes the garbage and refuse so that it does not decay and let out foul odors. It could be a great new gadget to those who live in small apartments without gardens.
Google has been one of the greatest companies today with all of the softwares and services. Google has been working hard on their long anticipated Google Chrome OS.We might be seeing Google Chrome OS as soon as June this year.
The company behind this is Acer and they should present Chrome OS on this year’s Computex in Taipei. As we know, Acer is known by its notebooks and all sorts of mobile solutions.
As for the Google and their Google Chrome OS it’s designed to be OS specialized for network applications, out of which most of them are powered by Google. It’s based on Linux and it's called Chrome, just as their popular browser. It takes Chrome’s minimalistic design and transfers it into a web based OS providing same speed and simplicity that their browser Chrome has. It is designed for users that spend most of their time on the internet.
Google has announced that they will be releasing their Chrome OS in June,2010. So we can just wait and see how will Google’s OS deals with other operating systems on the market.
The new Android powered Motorola Flipout which has dropped the standard smart phone form factor design to adopt a square swivel design. Motorola's upcoming model flipout is yet to be out in june. It will be using Android OS 2.1.
It has a 2.8 inch screen display, QWERTY keyboard, and when it comes to sliding it doesn’t work like other slide phones, we have to rotate your display to use the keyboard. It’s quite refreshing and it looks pretty nice and because of the twisting option this phone is named Flipout. Just flip the display and the phone is ready to be used.
As for the hardware specs this phone will be using 2.8 inch display and QWERTY keyboard as mentioned above and 3.1 megapixel camera. Flipout comes with 512 ROM and 256 RAM and 700 MHz processor.
The Motorola Flipout will be available in three colours black, green and pink. Innovative design, decent hardware specs and Android OS - What more can we wish from a cellphone.
Waiting to see the final results in June...
OCZ Enyo USB 3.0 Portable Solid State Drive features all the performance and durability advantages of an internal SSD. Enyo SSDs offers an array of state-of-the-art features for prosumers looking to take advantage of the SuperSpeed 5Gbps port.
In addition to cutting-edge performance, this portable SSD offers superior power management and lower CPU utilization. With up to 260MB/s read and 200MB/s write capabilities, OCZ makes storage 10 times faster than USB 2.0 speeds.
With the features like background garbage collection to help maintain “like-new” performance throughout its lifespan. It's slim and weight only 87.7g. It comes with MLC Flash and 64MB onboard cache.The Enyo features a sleek, anodized aluminum housing and will be available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities.
Toshiba is working something even bigger – the world’s lightest 13 inch notebook which weights less than 1kg.
The world’s lightest notebook will be using variety of Intel processors such as Core i3, i5 or i7. This model comes with 4 GB RAM and with 500GB hard drive space. With the 13" screen display and 16:9 aspect ratio, this notebook will provide solid image for all your needs. It comes with the SCiB (Super Charged Ion Battery) battery technology which can be charged up to 90% in just 10 mins.
Its a great notebook with solid hardware power to run all applications without any problem.
We’ll just have to wait and see.
Recharging your portable devices and gadgets has always been challenging work, especially if you’re always on the move. If that’s you, then you might want to check out this new device from nPower named PEG.
PEG stand for Personal Energy Generator and it is used to charge all of your portable devices, such as cellphones, mp3 players and so on. But what really special about this charger is that it charges while you’re moving it. All that you have to do is to put this device in your briefcase or a bag and simply walk and it will recharge over time. How is this possible you ask??? Simply enough, nPower PEG uses kinetic energy that you make by moving and performing all sorts of daily activities such as walking or running. All that you have to do is to put it vertically in your bag and if you ever run out of battery you just have to hook up your device to it and press the charge button. It’s simple as it can be.
Creators of PEG say that this universal charger will be compatible with more than 3000 devices out there on the market so you don’t have to worry about compatibility. Official information says that PEG will work with 90% of handheld devices so we’ll just have to wait and see if that’s true.
It will hit stores in June with a pricetag of $149.
Brando has recently launched it’s bluetooth keyboard for your iPad. With its small size of 112×61×13mm and 70g weight this keyboard is easy and moveable. The rechargeable battery will last long enough for all your needs but you can also recharge your Bluetooth keyboard via USB connector. Besides it can be used with your iPad you can use this keyboard with other devices such as Symbian S60 devices, Mac OS, Windows Mobile devices and on all sorts of Windows versions from XP to Windows 7.
This keyboard is so small that you’ll be using it with a single hand wherever you go. With 52 buttons and on/off key you can save your battery when you’re not using it. It’s perfect if you’re on the move or if you have your iPad in a stand and you don’t want to type on the screen. It is designed to follow iPad compact.
So if you’re iPad user and you have hard time using it, you might want to try order this device for $37 from Brando.
Alcatel has just launched their new model One Touch XTRA that will be optimized for social networking as well as simple browsing. Great thing about this phone is its price so it will be quite affordable for customers.
When you first take a look at the Alcatel One Touch XTRA you’ll notice the smooth and nice design of this phone. Besides round design this phone has both QWERTY keyboard and touch screen. Screen size of this model is decent and it comes with a 2.4" display but a rather not so exciting, 2 megapixels camera which can be used as webcam. Besides that it has standard features such as FM radio, news and weather apps mailing and instant messaging.
As for storage, microSD slot is included.
Now as for the connectivity, this phone supports only EDGE which means no WiFi and 3G and therefore makes this phone a lower model when it’s compared to other phones in the market. But like it’s said, this phone is mentioned to be used for social networking so with this connectivity it should run social websites such as Facebook or Twitter without any problems.
So if you want a phone that has bit more functions than calling and receiving messages this phone might be right for you. It comes with PAYG contract and it can be bought exclusively at Orange for £49.99.
