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Nokia 6750 With External Illumination

Sierra Monica B. — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:16:51 +0000

Cell phone manufacturers are launching more and more handsets optimized to keep users connected to social networking sites.
One of the newest cell phones with direct access to social sites is Nokia 6750 launched in collaboration with Rogers Wireless in a stylish design and packing various fun applications.
Nokia says the handset’s design was inspired from the human body and that’s why it is a flip phone characterized by an ergonomic design to be held comfortable in the hand.

Design enhancements include the hidden display cover with blue, orange, pink, green, purple and red illuminations.
Nokia 6750 sports a high-resolution display of 16 million colors, while the external screen reveals the time and alerts the user when there’s an incoming call. It has a built-in 2MP camera, web browser, access to Ovi Share and to Rogers Wireless’ urMusic service, dedicated music keys, Bluetooth stereo, microSD memory card slot for up to 32GB of external storage.
You can get the phone for only $99.99, but with a 3-year agreement from Rogers Wireless.

“The Nokia 6750 is the go-to phone for busy, on-the-move consumers because it responds to their need for an all-in-one mobile device in one user-friendly and stylish package,” said Richard White, General Manager, Nokia Canada. “The Nokia 6750’s illuminating display colours pack a whole lot of personality into the device for a truly unique mobile experience.”

MSI Wind12 U230 Low-Power Consuming 12.1-inch Laptop

Sierra Monica B. — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:24:28 +0000

The latest high-end mini laptop launched by MSI is the Wind12 U230, a 12.1-inch system featuring the AMD 2nd Generation Ultrathin Platform, a dual-core processor and the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Let’ s get to the specifications and see what else it features.
Wind12 U230 is powered by the AMD Congo CPU MV40 / L335 CPU, running on the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system edition, while being equipped with an AMD RS780MN + SB710 chipset, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800MHz in two SO-DIMM memory, the ATi Radeon HD3200 shared graphics card, two built-in speakers, up to 320 GB SATA hard disk drive, built-in 1.3MP web camera for video conferences, a 4-in-1 card reader with support for SD, MMC, MX and XD memory cards, 10/100/1000 LAN, 802.11b/g/n WLAN card, optional Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate, three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, and a 3-cell or 6-cell battery.

The laptop measures 297 x 190 x 31 mm at a weight of 1.3 Kg including the default 3-cell battery type.
About the display we can add that it enables a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and is HD Ready.
MSI Wind12 U230 consumes 60% less power when compared to standard notebooks available on the market.

RoadComm Announces LifeInPocket Application Suite for BlackBerry

Sierra Monica B. — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:37:47 +0000

Those who own a BlackBerry smartphone would probably appreciate what the new application from RoadComm can enable. LifeInPocket provides the functionality of hundreds of applications in a single software, on a single handset. It seems to be the most powerful application ever developed for BlackBerry and the fact that it’s available for free makes me wish I had a BlackBerry too.

So, what is it about? -LifeInPocket packs the following: GPS with turn-by-turn directions, actionable location messaging, navigation, friends/family locator, local listing/reviews, street view, satellite map, cheap gas finder, traffic, news, video, Twitter, emails, IMs, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, local events, music, movies, TV guide, finance, weather, banking, sports, magazines, flights, cooking, fashion, travel, transportation, yellow/white pages, translation, dictionary, the bible and others.

I wondered how could this be possible, or free, and while some don’t trust it saying it looks like a scam, other used it and are happy with its features.
From the press release: “The only mobile application/services platform of its kind, LifeInPocket symbolizes the next generation of applications and services and offers BlackBerry a power superior to any mobile devices available.”

Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop Brings Six Professional Photo Editing Tools

Sierra Monica B. — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:09:32 +0000

The Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop is a new software suite introduced by onOne Software for photographers to help them with issues related to photo editing, such as enlarging, color correction, masking and professional effects. It consists of six different and useful software tools and is supported by Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3 and CS4 versions.

onOne Software developed various software solutions for both amateur and professional photographers and its Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop now comes with frames and presets from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructors.
Included in the package are the full versions of PhotoTune 3, FocalPoint 2, PhotoTools 2.5 Professional Edition, PhotoFrame 4.5 Professional Edition, the Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition and MaskPro 4.
Using the new onOne Panel, photographers get access to all the software in the suite, along with Windows 64-bit support and the possibility to use plugins in Apple Aperture 2.1 and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.

With FocalPoint 2, users can add realistic depth of field and focus control, based on a blur algorithm, Lens Presets, FocusBrush and several FocusBug features.
PhotoTune 3 uses the eye-fidelity technology for optimizing the color, dynamic range and sharpness, making photos look more realistic. It features the SkinTone with color correction for portraits and skin correction.
PhotoFrame 4.5 Professional Edition loads 100 professional frames, textures, backgrounds and layouts, as well as film edges, textures, borders, adornments and backgrounds.
PhotoTools 2.5 Professional Edition comes with the MaskingBug control that allows users produce masks of high quality and apply effects from the 30 effects available.
The Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition enlarges photos up to 1,000% without affecting the details, while MaskPro 4 removes backgrounds from images and uses the Color Decontamination technology to enable realistic finishes.

Plug-in Suite 5 for Adobe Photoshop is available for download for $599.95 for new users and for $199.95 for those who already have a previous version of the software suite.

nio Alerts you When one of Your Bluetooth Gadgets is Lost or Stolen

Sierra Monica B. — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:06:28 +0000

nio is a new Blueooth-based gadget launched by TenBu to protect all the Bluetooth-enabled devices that you carry with you. It works by communicating with each of your devices within a short wireless range and when one of them is left behind or stolen it immediately alerts you so you can look around and find it.
nio is already available in European stores, but TenBu has just announced its release in North America, where it’s available at a price of $69.95 with a lifetime service.
You can use nio with any Bluetooth-enabled device, including laptop computers and cell phones.

Nio was the name of the two powerful guardians of Buddha and the gadget wearing it protects your devices by creating a safe zone of up to 80 feet using a Bluetooth tag and a software installed on your cell phone. Whenever you forget your cell phone, for example, in some place, the security zone is breached and both the nio tag attached to your key chain and the cell phone start to beep, flashing a blue light.
Using nio you also can activate the Motion Sensor to know when someone moves one of your devices from their original place, even while on the safe zone.

The new security gadget powers from a rechargeable battery that keeps it operating for up to several weeks.

Samsung Omnia II Comes at Verizon in December

Sierra Monica B. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:35:10 +0000

Verizon Wireless announced the availability of the highly-expected Samsung Omnia II. The handset runs on the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system and supports the Swype Technology, while providing direct access to social networks and various entertainment-focused applications.
It is a full-touchscreen handset that packs lots of productivity and fun features and comes in black with red elements.

Among the supported features of the new cell phone we find a 3.7-inch large touchscreen Wide Video Graphics Array Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode display that makes a great widescreen for web browsing and chat, a virtual QWERTY keyboard for easy texting that supports the Swype technology for the finger gesture, email synchronization, Microsoft Office Mobile suite with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the full HTML web browser Opera 9.5, shortcut widgets and multiple Verizon Wireless services, including V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Song ID, V CAST Video on Demand, VZW Tones, Visual Voice Mail, VZ Navigator, Mobile Email and Mobile IM.

The handset also has a built-in high-resolution camera of 5MP with autofocus, camcorder functionality, and on-device editing. There’s also the Wi-Fi connectivity, DivX and Xvid support, 8 GB internal memory, microSD card slot, Bluetooth and others.

Samsung Omnia II will be out on December 2 at a price of $199.99, with a mail-in rebate and a 2-year contract.

Razer Launched the 5600dpi Imperator Gaming Mouse With Increased Ergonomics

Sierra Monica B. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:29:56 +0000

Razer has just announced a new high-end gaming mouse for players needing an ergonomic right-handed high-precision mouse model. Razer Imperator is only for right-handed gamers, but features design enhancements that support aggressive movements during long hours of gaming. It also introduces the company’s first adjustable side buttons for different palm sizes.

Specifications include the 5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor, Razer Synapse on-board memory, 200 inches per second/50g acceleration, seven programmable Hyperesponse buttons, 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response rate, on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment, Ultraslick Teflon feet with zero noise, and a total size of 123 x 71 x 42 mm.

Razer Imperator is available for purchase now at Razer for a price of $79.99, or EUR 69.99. It will be available in stores starting late December.

“Ergonomics and control were the key objectives with this mouse” said Robert Razerguy Krakoff, president of Razer. “Your grip stays locked and planted no matter how often you lift and swipe your mouse while playing. One of the typical complaints of gamers is the difficulty in reaching the side or thumb buttons on a mouse. We have pioneered adjustable side buttons that slide and lock into your ideal thumb position. You just can’t get a more custom tailored fit than the Razer Imperator.”

HP iPAQ Glisten Business Smartphone to be Available at AT&T

Sierra Monica B. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:11:06 +0000

Business professionals have now the possibility to use a new powerful smartphone developed by HP and prepared for release via the AT&T telecommunication network.
HP iPAQ Glisten is a 3G World Phone optimized for mobile tasks performed by business processionals, featuring an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode display with touchscreen input, the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, a user-friendly interface, enhanced Internet Explorer Mobile web browser with support for Flash, and direct connection to the user’s favorite contacts, applications and other content. It is described as a high-end smartphone that enables a mobile computer-like experience.

HP iPAQ Glisten comes with advanced mobile email features, Wi-Fi module, GPS, multimedia capabilities, and support for Windows Marketplace for Mobile, where users can purchase various applications to increase productivity.
The handset provides a full QWERTY keyboard, a 5-way directional pad for easy navigation, the Microsoft Office suite with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint an the Adobe application for managing PDF files.
In addition, users can synchronize contacts lists via email accounts, or check the integrated inbox that displays a summary for recently received emails, text messages and phone calls.

Other features and enhancements include built-in speakerphone, voice commands, message reader, built-in 3.1MP camera with video recording, access to Facebook, as well as the HP Photosmart Mobile editing software.

The smartphone will be available within a few weeks at AT&T for $229.99 with a 2-year agreement.

The DeskBook Pro Portable Docking Station for PC and Mac

Sierra Monica B. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:54:00 +0000

DeskBook Pro is a portable docking station developed by Zemno, a company specialized in developing computer peripherals for both personal computers and Apple systems. Its new docking station is the first to support multiple connections to hard disk drives, peripherals and batteries. The technology behind the system is ModBay, which was introduced by this new portable device.
It allows you to connect two hard drives at a time, or combining a peripherals device with a battery and a hard drive.
There are 16 input and output connections available.

DeskBook Pro features seven USB ports, three FireWire 800 ports, one FireWire 400 port, one DVI out, one Ethernet port, one ESATA data connection, one ESATA power connection, one audio stereo input, one audio stereo output, one flash card reader and two ModBays.
The system works with Mac and PC portable computers of up to 15 inches and is available for pre-orders at Zemno at a suggested retail price of $499.99, with shipping set to start in January 2010.

“In creating the DeskBook Pro, we at Zemno have applied our own passion for improving mobile computing technology while also listening to the needs expressed by users worldwide”, said Gregg DeFronzo, CEO and lead designer at Zemno. “We believe that our efforts have resulted in a new definition of what a State of the Art docking station should be.”

Mimo Monitors Introduces USB Pivot Monitor With Touchscreen

Sierra Monica B. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:58:42 +0000

Mimo Monitors, the developers of the world’s first digital photo frame with built-in printer functionality, have just announced a new model in their pivot monitor series. The iMo Pivot Touch is based on the original USB-powered iMo Pivot monitor with pivoting display that allows you to watch the image in portrait or landscape mode.

Coming in a a similar sleek design with glossy black finish, the new iMo Pivot Touch model features touchscreen input via its 7-inch LCD display. It too powers via your computer’s USB 2.0 port and has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, 350 cd/m2 brightness and 400:1 contrast ratio, while you can detach it from the stand and use it in the stand-alone mode. You can rotate the display at 360 degrees.

Mimo Monitors says it’s the most affordable touchscreen monitor available on the market today, coming at a price of $199.99. It makes a great secondary monitor on the office desk, allowing users to work on the most important tasks on the main monitor and keep instant messaging, music, social networking sites and other fun applications on the iMo Pivot Touch.
If your computer is a Mac you can use the included driver software.

Specifications of iMo Pivot Touch include a size of 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches (without the stand) at 1.2 lbs and a Power On/Off button located right on the USB cable.