Section: Video, Content, Portable Video, Video Providers 
Straight out of England is the new MUVI micro camcorder, capable of 640x480 resolution with 30 frames per second. This micro camcorder is tiny, standing only a 55mm tall. Geared for action sports, the MUVI has smart accessory cases so it can be handlebar mounted, helmet mounted, waterproof shell. The unit saves in the .avi format, has 2GB Micro SD card included and can take a 8GB or about 4.5 hours of footage, more than the lith-ion battery can last (3 hours)
The unit is alarmingly small and had me wondering how my gloved fingers would start recording and learned the unit has voice recognition. Simply speak louder than 60DB and the recording begins. Fantastic for us danger freaks where stopping to begin filming would be a drag. Expect $100 retail and available this spring. Company site: [Veho-UK] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile  At CES, Mogo showed off their new attached headset that is winning so many iPhone fans is now porting their device to BlackBerry devices. Mogo by Newton Peripherals makes a headset that snaps into the back of a slim case so you’re less apt to lose the headset. Even better, many of the new BlackBerry Mogo headset-case combos will charge both the BlackBerry and the ear piece simultaneously.
If you’re like me, you’ve probably got 3 or 4 Bluetooth headsets in your possession but have no idea where there are. Mogo sets out to make an easy and always there spot to keep your Bluetooth headset. The result is a slick looking, slim form that does the job. The headset is high quality stainless steel and sound is said to be excellent in quality. We’ll have a review up soon. Mogo also showed off a netbook mouse that hides away in a similar fashion to their Bluetooth headset. The mouse can function as a remote control for video viewing, which is pretty handy. Expect the BlackBerry Mogo unit to sell for $129. Company site: [Mogo] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, Gadgets / Other, Household 
In addition to the Zaggsparq, the other big news from Zagg at CES is its new Zaggbox. As should be expected this year at CES, the Zaggbox is a set-top box that can store and stream your media. Users will be able to access their content from any mobile Internet device, and stream any content on their home network using the Zaggbox. The distinguishing feature of the Zaggbox over tall the other set-top media streaming devices is the fact that it's remote is a true universal remote. Using either the remote packed in with the Zaggbox or the upcoming iPhone/iPod touch app, control any device connected to the Zaggbox, which is quite impressive. Read [ZAGG] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  Nokia and AT&T have announced that AT&T's Nokia users now have access to the Ovi Store. Users of the Nokia E71x, Nokia Surge, Nokia Mural, Nokia 6650, Nokia 6555 and Nokia 6350 can visit store.ovi.com from their phones and download the Ovi Store app.
Additionally, users will enjoy the convenience of having their app purchases charged to their phone bill rather than needing a credit card or Paypal account as users of Apple's App Store and RIM's BlackBerry App World do. “Nokia is happy to bring the exciting content available through Ovi Store by Nokia to AT&T customers in an easy way with a convenient billing solution," said David Petts, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T account, Nokia. “Ovi Store provides consumers with mobile content and applications from some of the most recognized developers and publishers from around the world, and we are now thrilled to deliver compelling content to AT&T customers with a payment solution that simplifies access and use."
Over 50 million Nokia owners have access to the Ovi Store, which is available in over 180 countries and 30 languages, with over 100 devices currently supported and more on the way. Read [Nokia] Full Story » | Written by Sue Walsh for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Gadgets / Other, Miscellaneous Sungale, the company that brought us the Cyberus Smart Info Engine, is launching another PMP. Actually, the Kula is closer to a competitor for FloTV, though it works only on Wi-Fi. The small 4.3-inch screen makes it more portable than the Smart Info Engine, but not as easily usable as the FloTV. The Kula seems to be powered by an OS similar to the Smart Info Engine, though it does seem like a better experience overall. I wasn’t able to view any media on the device, as it wasn’t able to get a signal to work well enough for the Internet TV to work, though there did appear to be a decent amount of options available when it did work. It has 2GB of storage built in for any media (video, audio, photos) you want to put on it, and it can be expanded though the use of a microSD card. The Kula supports a wide array of file formats including popular MP3, AAC, AVI, DivX, WMV and less popular ones such as OGG and RM/RMVB. The Kula will be launching sometime in late Febuary/early March. Read [Sungale] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Audio, Home Audio, Speakers, Communications, Accessories, Smartphones, Trade Shows, CES  Wirelessly streaming music from your BlackBerry/iPhone/iPod Touch onto high quality speakers is now possible with the NAO Music System by Cignias. This task is made possible by the NAO Symphony/NAO Symphony Noir, and a newly released free app called MusicNAO which is available for the BlackBerry, iPhone and iPod Touch. The NAO Symphony and NAO Symphony Noir are music stations capable of receiving audio wirelessly and are able to playback music using its high quality speakers, the difference being that the Noir has a limited edition, premium black grill finish. Both devices are priced at $299. Wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth (A2DP) and WiFi. The LED indicator turns blue when it is in Bluetooth mode, and green when it is in WiFi mode. According to Cignias, you can wirelessly stream music, while still making phone calls or sending email with negligible impact to the BlackBerry battery, and presumably the iPhone and iPod Touch battery. Other audio input methods include a docking bay for an iPod (LED indicator turns yellow), and an auxiliary input which allows you to connect to pretty much anything (LED indicator turns purple). Another interesting feature of the NAO Symphony/NAO Symphony Noir is that connected smartphones can control the docked iPod. You can do things like accessing playlists, albums, artists, genres, and a whole lot more from the docked iPod. Cignias also boasts a system that automatically updates the NAO Symphony/NAO Symphony Noir by itself, allowing users to access the latest technology. Product Page [Cignias NAO Music System] Full Story » | Written by Cheng Hung for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Mobile HTC had a great 2009 and kicked off 2010 even better with the HTC-made Nexus One. They are known for their brilliant smartphone devices and that’s probably how they landed the Google deal. But now, it seems they are trying to appeal to the more budget-restrained market of consumers with the HTC Smart. And contrary to its name, it is HTC’s only non-smartphone. It is running Qualcomm’s Brew Mobile platform which is beginning to become the industry standard for “dumbphones.” After seeing all the new smartphones that are being released, these upcoming specs seem pretty pathetic but oh well. It comes with 256MB’s of memory and storage, but the storage is expandable via a microSD card slot, a 3-megapixel camera, 3G plus EDGE, and the Sense-UI. Unfortunatly, right now this is only slated for an Europe and Asia release so no luck on a budget HTC phone. But that doesn’t mean it will never come here. So you can always hope. Read [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Greg Billetdeaux for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Accessories, Gadgets / Other 
Zagg this year is introducing a new way of charging mobile devices with its new Zaggsparq. The Zaggsparq looks like a power brick with two USB ports for charging devices. In a way it is. The interesting part of the Zaggsparq, however, is that it holds a Lithium-Ion battery. The battery in the Zaggsparq is able to hold up to four full charges for an iPhone, or any other device that can charge over USB. Should prove useful for anyone who travels extensively or just is always in need of a charge. It is available now for an introductory price of $99. Read [ZAGG] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops This is something I didn’t see coming at CES. We all were waiting for the tablets, eReaders, and 3D TV’s, but this was a bit more of a surprise. Samsung announced their protoype 14-inch notebook with a transparent OLED screen. Right now, this is the largest transparent OLED display yet. When shut off, the screen has a 40% transparency which is high compared to the industry average of below 25%. The thing is though, is that I don’t understand what good your going to get out of this device. I personally would get distracted by anything moving behind my see-through laptop and thus annoyed. While the idea is good and all, I don’t see much practicality to it. No benefits except for the cool factor and even that will only last until you see your friend flipping you the bird behind your screen. That aside it is a very beautiful prototype. I hope it stays that way if it ever becomes commercialized. Read [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Greg Billetdeaux for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Features, Originals, Trade Shows, CES There has to be some lighthearted moments among the hustle and bustle that is CES. One such moment came while members of Gadgetell attended LG's press conference at the Venetian Hotel. About 75% of the way through the conference, LG employees were on stage participating in a Q &A session. Suddenly the lights kept dimming and rising at odd intervals. Like everyone else, I looked around not knowing if the conference was wrapping up or if someone got their lighting cues wrong. This went on for a few minutes until I realized I was leaning on the wall which contained light switches for the entire room. I was then told by an employee I was indeed the cause of the lights changing brightness.
I and the person next to me shared a laugh because I'm sure we were thinking the same thing. The LG folks kept their composure throughout my meddling which was also nice. Life was in fact good that day. Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, HDTV, Portable Video 
Today, Vizio announced three mobile TV versions: a 7”, a 9” and a 10”. Each device is less than one inch thick and will sell between $149 and $229 later this year. All feature a Razer LED screen that displays 800x480 resolution. The two bigger sizes can access the new ATSC-M/H signals through an integrated antenna. The smallest, the 7”, can receive ATSC and NTSC broadcast signals or can be used in conjunction with a DVD player via the unit’s audio and video in ports. "From our enormous base of enthusiastic customers, we see a solid set of end users ready to embrace the idea of viewing on the go, and these new mobile Razor LED TVs are the ideal solution," says Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and VP Sales and Marketing Communications. “Being one of the first to market with the latest in mobile video technology is a perfect example of VIZIO's ability to deliver the newest and most advanced technologies to the market, and these products have the performance and value that our customers have come to expect."
We are still undecided if mobile TV will catch on in the US as it has in other parts of world. If it does, Vizio is lined up perfect to take advantage just as they did with HDTVs. Press release: [Noydcom] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Email / IM, Smartphones, Mobile  At their CES press conference, Palm announced support for Flash 10.1 will be here in the coming months. Palm aims to make webOS one of the first mobile phone OS that support the full Flash player. Flash is very common on the web and most major mobile phones cannot display Flash content.
February was thrown around as a potential date for the update in webOS to add Flash support. With Flash support, online games, online video content like Hulu and much more become possibilities. Worries about battery life and bandwidth still abound but we’re still eager to see full Flash get mobile. Company site: [Palm] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Mobile Computers Another tablet hit the scene today and it’s called the Dell Streak. The Streak is a 5-inch, Dell tablet running Android and it has been running around on the rumor-mill for a while now. During their press event today, they talked about upcoming tablets (yes more than one it sounds like). While doing so, they pulled out a Streak. At the time, we only knew that it was 5-inches, running Android, and had a camera of sorts on the back. But now, we have some press pictures that tell us one more thing we probably could have guessed at. The camera is a 5-megapixel camera. Woo? It is a very smooth looking tablet though so no complaints in that aspect. Can’t wait for the remaining tablet or tablets to be released by Dell. Apple sure is gonna have much more competition than they had when the iPhone came out that’s for sure. No easy ride to the top this time. Anyways, I’m sure you want to see the thing so here it is. Read [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Greg Billetdeaux for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Imaging, Camcorders, Trade Shows, CES 
At CES 2010, Samsung announced seven new digital cameras and some new and exciting camcorders. Samsung announced three new camcorder series, the F series, H series, and the S series. In addition, they announced three other camcorders. The three camcorders within the F series are the SMX-F40, SMX-F43, and the SMX-F44. In terms of onboard storage, it goes from 0GB, 8GB, and 16GB, respectively. They all record in standard definition video, 4 hour battery lives, Schneider lens, expandable memory, and instand upload to YouTube. The F-40 and F-44 are slated for February releases, while the F-43 is slated for a March release. Next up is the H series which contains four different video cameras, the HMX-H200, HMX-H203, HMX-H204, and HMX-H205. Onboard memory ranges from 0GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. All four cameras can record in full HD video and have built-in HDMI outputs. They are all slated for a March 2010 release. The last series announced by Samsung is the S series, featuring the HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and the HMX-S16. They range from 0GB, 32GB, and 64GB memory, respectively. They each have a 3.5 inch touch screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, instant uploads, Samsung’s AllShare service, and 10MP digital still images. They are all slated for a Spring 2010 release. To round out the camcorder announcement, Samsung introduced the SMX-C20, SMX-C24, and the HMX-M20. Only the C24 comes with onboard memory of 16GB. They each feature a 2.7 inch swiveling screen, instant upload to YouTube, and the M20 can record in full HD video, while the others only in standard definition. The C-20 and C-24 are slated for February releases, while the M-20 is slated for a March release. Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, HDTV, Gadgets / Other, Household, Trade Shows, CES 
Price is the biggest fear for early adapters of new technology. When Sony announced its line of 3D BRAVIA HDTV’s at CES 2010, my main concern was how much these televisions may end up costing consumers. Sony didn’t mention a price point for its Bravia XBR-LX900 Series 3D HDTV’s but a Sony representative said something that helped my mind rest a little easier.
While I was walking around Sony’s floor space, I asked a Sony Representative about pricing for its 3D integrated HDTV’s. He responded by saying,” People worry that these TV’s will cost $5000, but they really won’t.” Without nailing down a set price he told me 3D HDTV’s will be cost under $3,000. This of course depends on what screen size you choose. The BRAVIA XBR-LX900 Series is made up of 38 models with screen sizes ranging from 22 to 60 inches diagonally. We can expect to see these televisions sometime in 2012. Read [Gadgetell at CES] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Gaming The buzz was right: Palm has created a real 3D monster gaming rig in the Palm Pre. At CES today, Palm showed off several big titles coming to the Pre in stunning 3D glory. Palm again touted how easy webOS has made getting big apps easily onto webOS in just a few days. Palm announced these titles: - Need for Speed(TM) Undercover” (EA Mobile)
- The Sims(TM) 3” (EA Mobile)
- “MONOPOLY(TM)” (EA Mobile)
- Asphalt 5: Elite Racing” (Gameloft)
- Let’s Golf!” (Gameloft)
- Glyder 2” (Glu Mobile)
- X-Plane” (Laminar Research
)
“Recent improvements to Palm webOS represent major advancements in enabling world-class mobile gaming,” said Travis Boatman, vice president of Worldwide Studios for EA Mobile. “These innovations have allowed us to quickly bring our best IP to the platform.” The games announced today had early access to the Palm webOS Plug-in Development Kit (PDK), which broadens the Palm webOS Software Development Kit (SDK) with a set of tools, documentation and APIs that allow developers to write plug-ins for their webOS applications. Company site: [Palm] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Audio, Portable Audio Wandering around the show floor you seem to always be able to find something that you have never seen, or never heard of. For me, one of those gadgets came in the form of a portable media player. The PMP is the Viliv P3, but the part that made me smile was that it was running Android. Well, a little more accurately it was dual booting between Windows CE 6.0 and Android. So, to me that means Android. Otherwise the player looked sharp, apparently so sharp that the one floor unit was stolen, or misplaced somewhere and I was stuck checking out the model behind the glass. That aside, even behind the glass it looked nice. Spec wise the Viliv P3 features a 3.7-inch AMOLED (800 x 480) capacitive touchscreen display, with an 800Mhz Coretex ARM processor, Wi-Fi, a G-Sensor and microSD card slot. Storage wise the P3 will come in 8, 16 or 32GB options. Additionally, the P3 has support for 1280 x 720p video and Mobile TV, but as anyone in the US would most likely guess that Mobile TV is limited to Korea. But with those decent specs and a nice look there is not currently an option to buy. So no release date or pricing is available. Read [Viliv] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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Today, Palm announced the Verizon Palm Plus and the Verizon Palm Pixi Plus (say that five times fast) and the salvation of its company. Being chained to Sprint for the entirety of webOS’ short lifespan has kept the user base small and thus, the developer crowd small. Going Verizon red should change that. The Plus designation adds some refinement to the devices: the Pre loses the button (like the Pixi) and ups on-board storage to 16GB. The Pixi gains WiFi and new colors (woot!) What’s more, each device can be turned into a MiFi of sorts, creating a WiFi hotspot for up to five other devices. Hot. Our Editor, Robert was on site at the press conference and heard these devices are for Verizon only - begging the question what will AT&T get? The Palm Pixi Plus Plus? Company site: [Palm] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, Imaging, Digital Cameras, Trade Shows, CES 
At CES 2010, Samsung took some time to introduce seven new and exciting digital cameras that they have planned for 2010. The cameras include the CL80, TL240, TL210, TL205, NX10, SL600, and the SL50. The CL80 features 14.2MP, 7x optical zoom, 3.7 AMOLED LCD display, Wireless connectivity, Dual Image Stabilization, Bluetooh 2.0, Email, and HD video capture. To complement the HD video capture, the camera sports an HDMI output. Unfortunately, this high end digital camera does not come with a price tag at this time, but is schedule for a Spring 2010 release. The TL 240 also features 14.2MP, 7x optical zoom, and HD video capture. In terms of differences, it features a 3.5 inch LCD touch screen and no wireless connectivity. Since it doesn’t come with quite all the features as the CL80, it probably costs a little bit less, however no word on pricing is available at this time. Expect this camera to be available in February 2010. The TL210 sports 12.4MP, 5x optical zoom, dual image stabilization, 1.5 inch LCD on the front and a 3.0 inch LCD screen on the back, the reason of having a screen on the front is for a “couple shot.” In addition it can capture HD video, features Child Mode with Music and Touch of Color Design. Expect this camera to be available by March 2010. The TL205 comes with 12.2MP, 3x optical zoom, dual image stabilization, 1.5 inch LCD screen on the front with a 2.7 inch screen on the back, Child Mode with Music, and the Couple Shot feature. Expect it to be available by March 2010. The NX10 comes with 14.6MP, a 3.0 inch AMOLED screen, HD video capture, HDMI output, and a Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens System. Expect it to be ready in the Spring. The SL600 features 12.2MP, 5x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, a 2.7 inch LCD screen, and 480p video capture. It is slated for a February release. Lastly, we have the SL50 digital camera which features 10.2MP, 5x optical zoom, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, digital image stabilization, and 480p video capture. Read [Samsung] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Audio, Accessories, Video, Accessories, Communications, Accessories, Gadgets / Other, Miscellaneous, Gaming, Accessories, Features, Originals, Trade Shows, CES It's extremely important to stay connected these days. At an event such as CES, or any activity that requires using a lot of battery power, having charged devices is essential.
During CES Digital Experience, my phone's battery was on its last leg. I needed my phone to take pictures, accept calls and check e-mail. That's when I got my hands on Energizers XP4000 Power Pack. The XP4000 can charge digital camcorders, cameras, phones, mp3 players, Bluetooth devices and portable gaming consoles right out of the box. Included in the packaging are six charging tips which more than likely fit the device you need charging. Also included is the XP4000 unit, AC adapter, DC cable, USB charging cable, DVD tips, travel bag and an EZ Charger used for internal camera batteries. Shortly after opening the box I found the appropriate charging tip for my phone and connected it to one end of the included USB cable while the other end of the USB cable plugged into the XP4000 base. After tuning the device on, my phone began charging. One of the things I liked the most about the XP4000 is the size of the base. It's less than half an inch longer than a MyTouch 3G and isn't as wide as a Nintendo DS. Even while charging my phone, the XP4000 sat comfortably in my pocket without forming a bulge. It also fully charged my phone in less than an hour. The XP4000 \appears to be a great back up charger to have around on long trips. Note: Special thanks to Energizer for supplying Gadgetell with its charging products. Read [Gadgetell at CES] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Smartphones Waiting for the Sony Press Conference we were given a chance to look around Sony's booth. After a quick failed round of Gran Turismo 5, I spotted the Xperia X10. After playing around with the phone I remember that I was actually playing around with Sony Ericsson's Android phone. Oddly, one of the best compliments I can give the Xperia X10 after playing around with it for about 15 minutes is that unless you already knew, or were told, it might take you a while to realize it's Android. That's actually a good thing in a way. The Timespace app that replaced the home screen if allowed to made it seem quite different. The app places all communication, or media you access, in a timeline with most recent activity at the top. The keyboard is also changed, though it might be a bad change with some confusing buttons that might require some explanation or time to understand (example: the period and the comma are the same "button," but holding it down doesn't seem to bring up and option to choose between the two. The phone's hardware seemed well built. The button array was a bit off-putting coming from using mainly HTC Android phones, largely because there was no search button to be found, making inputting URLs require two "clicks" rather than one. I didn’t think to check the camera, though the info stand said it had facial recognition that could detect up to 5 faces in any photograph. Overall, from the few minutes I was able to spend with the phone, I still want more time. The design of the Android GUI is interesting, and the hardware at least seems nice. It might end up that like the first iteration of the Hero, the UI destroys the battery life, but that doesn't make it any less interesting. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, HDTV LG recently announced a partnership with AMIMON that gave them access to some pretty sweet technology. What it’s called is WHDI and what it does is allow 1080p content to be sent from a source to the LG TV over a 5GHz unlicensed band. So you can wirelessly send video from your laptop to your TV instead of having to deal with those pesky HDMI cables. But the technology is not just limited to laptops, anything that can send video over a network will be able to send it to your TV. Almost like a video-printer. Before this, LG did have something similar called WirelessHD built-in to some of their HDTV’s. The change most likely took place to allow LG to focus on other things besides updating their WirlessHD but the reason is unclear. Whatever it may be, being able to wirelessly use your TV as a monitor is a pretty sweet deal in my opinion. But there’s no word yet on exactly which models will have this and which won’t but it won’t be long until we do know. Read [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Greg Billetdeaux for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Video, Content, DVD/DVR/Blu-ray, HDTV, Gadgets / Other, Household, Features, Originals, Trade Shows, CES Sony's CES 2010 press conference dealt primarily with 3D technology. Sony said it wants to be the leader in bringing 3D imagery into homes. 3D blu-ray players and 3D Bravia televisions are being developed in addition to plans to make the PS3 3D capable through a firmware update. Sony announced it will also be presenting concerts in 3D with Kenny Chesney being one of the first artists to be featured. I got a small taste of what to expect from these concerts at Sony's press conference as Taylor Swift performed live on stage. Sony's 3D glasses are solid black with a glossy finish. The lenses are also slightly tinted. They are as big as a typical pair of designer sunglasses. 3D glasses have always been a problem for people like me who require prescription glasses in order to see anything. Sony's 3D glasses are large enough to fit over my glasses, but it will always look and feel slightly awkward. I didn't experience any eye strain in the few minutes I wore them. During Taylor Swift's performance Sony's 3D technology was being showcased on the screen behind her. The glasses brought the image closer to the eyes and accentuated background and foreground images. For instance, Taylor Swift looked as though she was popping out of the screen while the concerts audience was pushed further back. Everything looked very clean and was in high definition. The difference between watching in 2D and 3D is definitely noticeable. I'm concerned that Sony did not mention a price for either the 3D Bravia televisions or the 3D blu-ray players. It's also going to take some time to convince consumers to embrace 3D when so many still don't have 1080p HDTV's in their homes. Read [Gadgetell at CES] Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Smartphones Phones with video conferencing have often been rumored, though until now we have yet to seem them in America. Now we have the Saygus Vphone, the first of its kind, coming, it seems, to Verizon. The Saygus Vphone in essentially an Android phone with two video cameras. It has a 5 MP camera on the back in addition to a VGA camera on the front of the phone for the video conferencing. While I wasn’t about to test the video conferencing, the phone itself looked to be fairly well built with a slide out keyboard. It was running Android 1.6 with a modified app tray, though it should be running Android 2.0 by the time its released. According to Saygus, the “Video Messaging Service” should give unlimited access for $2.99 a month, which isn’t a bad price at all. Read [Saygus] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Trade Shows, CES In previous years, the Microsoft Keynote at CES has been almost the highlight of the show. This year, however, it was largely a showcase for what Microsoft released last year. Focusing largely on Windows 7, Microsoft made few announcements outside of video games. The “biggest” item Microsoft announced was a prototype HP Slate PC (tablet). While not much was said about the device’s current specs, it was running what looked to be a full version of Windows 7. The video that was shown hinted that the HP Slate would have multitouch support. It was shown off using the Kindle software for PC and with video. Microsoft also showed off new features in Office 2010, mainly the collaboration features of the office suite. Using SkyDrive, Microsoft showed how two people can simultaneously work on the same project, and as soon as they save, the updates are merged and pushed out to all others who can see the document. Other announcements include Xbox Live Game Room, Project Natal shipping by Holiday 2010, Windows 7 being the “fastest selling OS” ever, T-Mobile being the carrier for the HTS HD2, and Mediaroom 2.0. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Gadgets / Other  Energizer had their amazing team with their mobile brand, Energi To Go, in Las Vegas for Digital Experience 2010. The products they showed off were amazing, and one of the first thing that people attending this event saw, since they had the front and center booth. With today’s smartphones using so much battery life, Energi To Go offers an excellent solution to give you more uptime on the go. There are several different models available, which means there is something for everyone. If you have an iPhone, HTC Dream, Motorola DROID, whatever it might be, Energi To Go has a battery pack that can help you stay charged. For example, the XP4001 can charge two phones at once. You simply plug in the USB cables provided to the device, and then find the right tips for your devices to add to the end, and plug these into your devices. It’s really that simple. And if you have a device that needs even more power, they offer the Energi To Go XP18000, which can charge “netbooks and laptops, portable DVD players, digital cameras and camcorder batteries, cell and smart phones, MP3 players, GPS units and Bluetooth devices.” Basically, they have you covered for all your travel needs.
To make sure that Energi To Go is the right battery solution for you, they have a guarantee called TipFit that allows you to request a tip for a device they don’t currently support. Energi To Go will get the right tip connector made for you so you can enjoy long-lasting battery life. The best part about this guarantee is that it allows you to upgrade your devices and continue using the same Energi To Go battery that you purchased. In addition to these re-chargeable batteries, Energi To Go has gone solar. By harnessing the sun’s rays, Energi To Go has made battery packs in 1000 mAh and 2000 mAh models that can charge your smartphone, digital camera, iPod, or other mp3 player. For more information, see http://www.energitogo.com Disclosure: Energizer Energi To Go is a sponsor for CES 2010, helping keep Gadgetell writers powered up and charged without having to worry.
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Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks, Household, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous eReaders were the most popular item this Christmas, so it’s not surprising that more and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon. But DMC Worldwide more-or-less jumps in front of the bandwagon with its Copia announcement. They are announcing eReaders like HP was announcing laptops yesterday. Most companies only have one basic-styled model with various small detailed upgrades. Copia includes six eReaders plus a social network/e-booking store hybrid to compliment them. The store will be in private beta starting this month and going until the open beta begins in March. But enough about another social networking site, lets check out these readers. We’ll just go from left to right, starting with the Ocean 9. - The 9 in the name stands for the 9-inch ePaper (which they all have just in different sizes by the way) 768 x 1024 pixel display. It is about 8 x 6.5 x .5-inches so it’ll fit nicely in your hands. Inside it has a 4-directional tilt-sensor, 802.11 b/g wireless, 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a earphone and microphone jack.
- Next comes the Ocean 9 3G. Nothing different about this one when compared to the 9 except it has 3G capabilities as the name states.
- Following that is the Ocean 6. The Ocean 6 is just a 6-inch version of the Ocean 9 with a 600 x 800 pixel display. The whole device is about 6.7 x 5 x .5 -inches.
- Down we go to the second series of readers, the Tidal series. First up is the Tidal. This is the only one that doesn’t have a capacitive touchscreen. Instead it has a full QWERTY keyboard. Other than being a few mm thinner, it has nearly the same dimensions as the Ocean 6 along with a 6-inch display as well. The tidal also comes with only 2GB of internal memory, and the microSD card slot is absent so not much opportunity to expand. It also lacks wireless capabilities.
- Back to touchscreens, we have the Tidal Touch. It is nearly identical in specs to the Ocean 9 except is has a smaller screen size and resolution (6-inch 600 x 800 pixels). It also brings back the wireless capabilites, 4GB internal storage, microSD card slot, everything the other models have.
- Doing the same thing we did with the Ocean 9’s, we have the Tidal Touch 3G. It has all the same features of the Tidal Touch plus 3G capabilities
So I really thing this is the first company that is starting to produce eReaders like computers with different models and such. So I expect to see more news like this in the coming week. Read [Copia] Full Story » | Written by Greg Billetdeaux for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Audio, Home Audio, Gadgets / Other, Household, Lifestyle  While we have a soft spot in our hearts for Chumby, Sony’s coming out with a competitor that, as our Editor Robert Nelson says, “a Chumby for grown-ups.” The Sony Dash, coming this April for a reasonable $199 will do many things Chumby set out to do, namely act as a connected clock radio and much more.
It has always been that “much more” part that got everyone excited about Chumby (whose recent entry, the Chumby One at $129 was atop many Xmas gift lists). The Dash, like the Chumby is filled with apps that can bring you content from hip sites like Pandora, Facebook, Twitter, and the other 1,000 Chumby apps. And of course, time, calendar, weather etc are all there. All in all we are excited about this impressive, grown-up even device. Company site: [Sony] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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