17-inch MacBook Pro Rumors

According to rumors, the new 17-inch MacBook Pro will be announced at Macworld. The new version is expected to have a slim, extended-life, non-removable battery. The laptop features a “super slim” battery that can’t be removed, not unlike the MacBook Air. Sadly, there is no further info about this new MacBook Pro. Stay tuned for more details. [Apple Insider]

Apple Confirmed The New 17-inch MacBook Pro

The highly anticipated unibody 17 inch MacBook Pro has been confirmed by Apple. It is claimed as the thinnest and lightest 17-inch laptop in the market today. The all-new 17 inch MacBook Pro comes jam packed with a 1900 x 1200 LED backlit display, with a 700:1 contrast ratio, a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / 6MB L2 cache, 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 memory, Nvidia GeForce 9400M/ Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT / 512MB, 320GB hard drive and slot-loading SuperDrive. The laptop uses a MBA-style non-removable battery that is rated at 1000 recharges. The basic configuration of the new 17 inch MacBook Pro is priced at $2799. [Apple]

Macbook Wheel Video Trailer

Well, sometimes keyboard is really sucks. But, you’ll never realized that this thing is much better than keyboard. The Onion News Network reveals Macbook wheel, a revolutionary laptop that do away with the keyboard. It has a battery that lasts for a full 19-minutes before needing to be charged. Unfortunately, it’s still a concept. Watch the video after the break.

Dospara Prime Note Galleria ISM Gaming Laptop

Dospara unveiled its Prime Note Galleria ISM laptop featuring a 17 inches screen (WSXGA+), 2GB RAM, Core 2 Duo T7300, 160GB HDD, A/B/G WiFi, and GeForce 8600 GT with 512MB VRAM. The laptop measures 395mm x 278mm x 35mm and weights 3.8kg. Its price tag is at around $1400.

PC-Koubou Amphis BTO GSN618GW TYPE-S Notebook

PC-Koubou comes back with the new BTO (Build to Order) laptop. Dubbed as the Amphis BTO GSN618GW TYPE-S, the notebook comes equipped with a Core 2 Duo P8400, P8600, T9400 and P9500 CPUs, with a 2GB of DDR3 RAM (1066Mhz), a 160 GB HDD at 5400 rpm, Chipset G45, DVD 8x Super Multi, a 15.4 inch LCD with a WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200) and a GeForce 9600M GT at 512Mb. The notebook is priced at around €1075 for a entry level 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU.

Laptop Cooling Pad + USB 4-Port Hub

Here is the folding USB Laptop Cooling Pad that comes with 4 USB ports and two fans. The laptop cooler is powered by USB port via its retractable cable. You can purchase this gadget via online for $25.99 with a $5 shipping fee.

Brando Offers Laptop Cooler with USB Hub and HDD Slot

Here is the latest gadget from Brando that comes in the form of a laptop cooler. What makes this cooling pad special is that it comes with three USB ports and one SATA HDD Slot. Measuring 300mm x 252mm x 32mm and weights at 504grams, the cooling pad has two large fans to keep your laptop chilled. You can plug any 2.5 inch SATA hard drive to extend your storage conveniently (support up to 250GB SATA HDD). Brando’s latest USB Notebook Cooling Pad is priced at $33.

U-Suit Premium Turns Your MacBook Air into Dell Inspiron

I am glad to know that Uniea has recently launched the skin that can make the MacBook Air to look like the Dell Inspiron. Dubbed as the U-Suit Premium case, it is made from napa leather. Your friends will think that you have the slimmest Dell Inspiron. Available in black and red colors, the U-Suit Premium case is also scratch- and impact-resistant and retails for $69.95 each.

Sentrust Cooler Provides HDD, ODD, And USB expansion

I think this cooler is very useful for those who looking to add a bit more flexibility to their netbooks. Measuring 227 mm × 180mm x 16 mm, it features a 2-port USB 2.0 hub, a cooling fan, 2.5 inch IDE drive bay, and a slim optical drive which is optional. All these can be yours for a mere 25 Euros.

M-and-A Companion Touch Convertible

M&A Technology has recently rolled out the Companion Touch. It is an education-oriented tablet PC based on Intel’s new Convertible Classmate netbook. The tablet PC offers a 8.9-inch touchscreen display that automatically adjust to landscape or portrait mode depending on the orientation of the device. Other specs are include the Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN and Ethernet LAN, two USB ports, a 2-in-1 media card reader, VGA output, and Windows XP Home operating system. Weighing at 2.8-pound, the Companion Touch also features a 1.3MP webcam, a built-in handle, and a skin that can be customized with school colors and logo. The M&A Companion Touch is priced at $499.99.

OQO model 2+ With Atom Processor

Here is a video that shows the OQO model 2+ with 1.86GHz Intel Atom CPU at 2009 CES. The gadget also offers an OLED display, worldwide 3G capability, and 2GB RAM. I can say the new OQO model 2+ is perfect for mobile professionals who work on the go. Other cool features include Qualcomm’s Gobi global mobile Internet solution, which supports both of the world’s leading 3G cellular standards. The OQO model 2+ will be available in the first half of 2009 with pricing starting at $999. Watch the video after the jump.

Gateway LT1004U Netbook

The new Gateway LT1004U is nothing more than a clone of Acer Aspire One. This netbook comes with almost the same specifications as Acer Aspire One It uses Atom N270 1.6-GHz CPUs, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drives, 8.9-inch screens, and 3-cell batteries. The difference are the LT1004U has a gray and silver color scheme, a felt palm rest, and a Gateway logo on the back of the lid. The Gateway LT1004U retails for $349.

Option Of GT MAX 7.2 READY Data Card

Sold under the GT MAX "7.2 Ready" brand, the data card delivers tri-band HSDPA at data speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. Option's broadband wireless data card is already compatible with mobile network infrastructure equipment capable of supporting higher HSDPA data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps. Backward compatibility ensures HSDPA connections at lower data rates of 3.6 Mbps and 1.8 Mbps.

10 Reasons Why Search Engine Marketing Job Is HOT!

Are you unemployed or underemployed? Why not consider a search engine marketing job?

Search engine marketing service is one of the most in-demand professions these days. Why? Here are the top ten reasons:

1. The search engine industry is on fire. In fact, the bubble is growing bigger and stronger each day that a lot of enthusiasts are now lured to make their own. Major search engines - Google, Yahoo and MSN - are taking ideal slice of the market yet; other web enthusiasts are still profitably rewarded.
2. Search engine optimizer is now one of the four cutting edge jobs.
3. The SEO search engine marketing pay is great money.
4. In managed search engine marketing, four years of university are not necessary.
5. To be a search engine marketer, one could learn on the web via SEO schools online.
6. There is virtually more SEM jobs to fill.
7. The buzz about SEM is getting hotter and hotter.
8. The industry is portable and accepted around the globe.
9. You don't have to be the follower all the time; you can make your own trend.
10. With SEM, you are the boss!

BluEye Connects Phones and iPods Via Bluetooth

Here's a cool idea for coordinating between iPod and cell GEAR4 BluEye, a device that looks like the iPod remote but includes a Bluetooth receiver and connects to your iPod via the docking interface, limiting it to dock-enabled iPods. If you get a call while listening to music, the BluEye pauses the iPod and allows you to take the call through a microphone built in to the BluEye. Once you're done, the music starts up again. The BluEye also allows you to redial your last nine calls, use voice activation on supported phones and includes an FM tuner as a random extra bonus. The device includes a clip, so you can attach it high enough up on your shirt for the microphone to be effective.

I imagine GEAR4 designed this device with walking around in mind, but I could see it being very practical for use in the car - taking your eyes off the road is never a good thing and doing it to first turn off an iPod and then answer a phone can be quite dangerous. Assuming you could plug the BluEye into your car's stereo system (and I don't see any reason why you couldn't with the right equipment), answering the phone would be as simple as saying, "hello."

Via TUV Product Service Industry News

Screen Protector

It's impossible to over-stress how important a screen protector is for your smartphone or PDA. You'll be spending a lot of time looking at your gadget's screen, and if it gets so scratched that you can barely make things out, your mobile or handheld is practically useless. It's not a matter of if, but when your display will suffer gashes. Especially if your device features touch-sensitive controls.

No, screen protectors aren't scratch-proof. In fact, they're designed to take the punishment, because it's a lot cheaper to replace a screen protector than having to replace the transparent plastic that usually sits on top of the display component itself. This usually means changing the entire casing. And things can get a bit complicated if you're gadget isn't designed for easy housing replacement.

In short, screen protectors are an important mobile tool because they can save you a lot of expense (and heartache). Scratching a thin film is definitely a lot more bearable than damaging your smartphone or PDA's actual screen. So before opening the packaging of your new toy, make sure you have a screen protector at hand to immediately apply.

Get a screen protector for free: If there's see-through plastic already attached to your new gadget's display when you take it out of the box, you can leave it on. Just make sure to cut off any of those protruding tabs meant to facilitate peeling off.

Going BEYOND Boundaries with iPOD Accessories!

We all love our iPOD! Some love them to death-- wearing them constantly and having speakers in every room to plug and play their latest Itunes downloads. I have seen-- and purchase-- clothing with special pockets for iPODs : coats and shirts are typically what I have found with inside pockets and easy to use loops to keep the cord in check.
For those "die hard" Ipod fans there is now leisurewear from Undergear.com that features pockets built into pants and shorts that allow you to relax and have your iPOD "on you" in special pockets and keep hands free for other tasks. From Play-, the i-Pant allows you to slip iPod®, MP3 player or even cell phone into the front pocket and off you go. This is an all cotton pant for comfort and it's easy wash and wear (though watch out for the dryer and make sure you remove all devices before washing!).
The i-Pant retails for $35.00 and comes in lime, turquoise or white. Partner styles include the iBoxer ($22) in orange, turquoise, black or white with lime stitch detailing.
Where to find this most unusual iPOD accessory yet? Check out www.undergear.com

For some, it will be a major wardrobe addition. For others, it's simply a hoot! Now what do YOU think?

Japanese Manufacturers Introduce Motion Phones

If you're a fan of the concept behind the Wiimote; the idea of interacting with your games in ways more exciting than pushing a few buttons while drool drips from your slack lower jaw (eww), you'll probably be interested in a new concept in Japanese cell phones: motion detection. According to CityNews, these new phones allow for games where you play tennis, avoid other cars, ride on skateboard, all controlled by moving the phone. If you're worried these motion-activated devices will spawn a group of mobile gamers who wave their arms in wild circles while they walk, have no fear: the movements are subtle so you can still see the screen while you're playing. If nothing else, it's a cool new way to give yourself motion sickness.

LG Shine Goes DMB

LG has start selling their LG Shine in Korea for a while, and they are now adding the DMB capability to receive media broadcasting. Both clamshell and slider Shine gets the upgrade. The DMB integration on the slider LG Shine is better with a larger display screen and form factor.

The other clamshell design wasn’t too good as the screen is not swivelable, you have to hold the long clamshell phone horizontally when watching media broadcast.

via SlashPhone

Samsung SCH-B710 DMB Phone - Leader of mobile gadgets

SlashPhone inform about last digital media broadcast multimedia phone SCH-B710 from Samsung: “Samsung introduces its new DMB phone SCH-B710 in Korea. The phone is able to receive media broadcast from both S-DMB and T-DMB network, making it usable with more service provider. It also features PIP (Picture In Picture) function to let you watch 2 channels at the same time.”

Motorolas Motorazr V3i

advertisement meant for promoting Motorolas Motorazr V3i mobile phone designed by Dolce & Gabbana. The print advertisement appeared in the leading newspapers of Britain and landed in controversy for being offensive. The advertisement was showing the two male designers, one standing in front of the other. The man standing to the rear was holding the phone at an angle so that it can draw similarity with a barber’s razor, at the same time the other man had a cut on his cheek. The punch line of the advertisement read, The Cutting Edge of Technology.

The complainants alleged that the advertisement was offensive and irresponsible, since it seemed to justify knife-related violence, and particularly to glamorize sexual violence. On the other hand, Motorola contended that they had created a graphic symbol between a barber’s razor and the RAZR phone to emphasize the razor thinness of the phone and its cutting edge technology.

The Advertising Standards Authority had not upheld that complaints and ruled that the image was highly stylized, the advertisement was not likely to cause serious or pervasive offence to most readers. It also ruled that the ad was unlikely to glamorize sexual violence.

Via Best Rejected Advertisement

Pillow Phone

Via Urbantool - Remember the times before our mobile digital lifestyle, when communication with a close friend stood for something emotional and touching. It can again with the soft and relaxing perCushion. Your cell phone notifies the digital cushion wirelessly, via Bluetooth and enables you to pick up the call while relaxing on your sofa.

It's Music to My Ears Meme

I picked up this little meme over at Rocks in my Dryer, and it got me to singing!

Favorite Song From Childhood: “Marvelous Little Toy” (I am not sure who wrote it, but my Daddy used to play it on his guitar and sing it to us- he still sings it to my kids)

Favorite High School Dance Song: I hate to admit it, but anything from the "Dirty Dancing" movie soundtrack

Senior Class Song: "That's What Friends Are For"

Song That Makes You Think of College: Anything Reegae
Favorite Rock & Roll Song: “Jack and Diane” by J.C. Mellencamp

Favorite Disco Song: Anything by Abba

Favorite Country Western Song: Anything Shania!

Favorite Pop Song: "I've Got a Crush on You"

Favorite All Time Love Song: "Cherish the Love" by Kool and the Gang

Favorite Break Up Song: "I Told You So" by Randy Travis

Favorite Slow Dance Song: "The Lady In Red" by Chris DeBurgh

Song That Always Makes You Cry: "I Have Been Blessed" by Martina McBride

Songs About Your Kid/s: "In My Daughter's Eyes" by Martina McBride

Song That Reminds You Of Your Husband: "Still the One" by Shania Twain

Favorite Christmas Song: “O Holy Night”

Favorite Gospel/Praise Song: "God is Here" by Martha Munizzi

Favorite Ringtone on Cellphone: “Sweet Home Alabama" by Leonard Skinner

Your Turn!!!

BMW Is iPhone Compatible

Kudos to the team at the Blue Roundel for catching onto a hot thing- before anyone else had a clue. Chalk it up to all those free thinking ideas the company's been touting in recent U.S. TV commercials.

BMW is set on making sure that its entire (North American) lineup is iPhone compatible just as the company has been keen on being iPod friendly. Indeed, BMW claims to be the first carmaker to become iPod compatible back in 2004.

To get the details on which models are or will be iPhone compliant,

Boarding Passes for the Cellular Phone

It really amazes me that in order to board a plane, I have to have a paper ticket. Come on, this is the digital age, and we need to be saving trees. Can't I just get some confirmation on my cellular phone or something?

Well, this is exactly what Continental Airlines is experimenting with. There are scanning devices at Houston's Intercontinental Airport which pick up a digital boarding pass that can be stored on a cellular phone. As of now, this is only a three month trial program, but I can so see this catching on.

The only problem is: what if your battery runs out? That might be kind of awkward. Better carry a paper copy just in case. Oh wait, weren't we trying to prevent that?

Via Engadget

Solar powered Bluetooth headset

I never remember to charge my Bluetooth headset, which is bad because I drive around Washington, DC a lot, where it''s illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving, unless you''re using it hands-free. The Sun Bluetooth headset by Igua is the first solar-powered headset on the market. Fully charged, it provides in darkness 9 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time, and in indirect sunlight 12 hours of talk time. It also comes with a USB charging cable. So long as it stays in my ear, it seems like a very simple solution to me, especially for travel.

Priced around $90 to $100 from U.S. merchants such as BetterBuyElectronics and DS Miller (though seems to be mostly sold out or on backorder at online shops).

Via DS Miller.

Streaming TV on your iPhone!

Perhaps this post isn't entirely suited here; but I feel it definitely sorta fits in. Orb have just released a $10 iPhone version of their media streamer for the iPhone; allowing users with a Windows PC capable of tuning into television, to stream broadcasts straight to their iPhones over wifi/3g/edge

This is a nice little idea that could let you keep up with your favorite shows while on the move, or even if you just can't be bothered to get out of bed!

Media streaming is something that we always encourage here at Wired Home, and portable streaming; even better!

Check it out on the App Store.

TV on your iPhone or iPod Touch

An inexpensive new piece of software exploits the iPhone and iPod Touch"s new ability to download over-the-air podcasts. It"s now a way to watch TV on Apple"s lovely mobile screen. The program is called--wait for it--Television.

Joel Evans of Geek.com took Television for a test drive and liked it a lot; check out his first look here. The $2.99 program, available at the App Store, is said to make it possible to see 50 shows from 30 different channels in the United States, the UK, France and Germany. Find the list here. At least some of what you can download looks like snippets and highlights rather than complete programs.

Google Voice App available now for iPhone

Good news for iPhone 3G users in the US as Google's Voice App is now available for the iPhone 3G. It enables iPhone 3G users to perform powerful Google searches using voice. It also enables location based voice searches, which allows iPhone 3G users to search for their desired place of interest in their current location. User can download it from iPhone App Store. Definitely an Application worth trying!

Here is how you use this app:

1. Hold the phone to your year
2. Wait for the Beep
3. Say what you want to search
4. Google Mobile App will search and return search results in an iPhone friendly format

Do check out the video:

Source: Google Mobile Blog

Blackberry Storm 9530 ready to take the world by Storm

Recently we have witnessed leaked images, docs and specifications of the Blackberry Storm and all the leaked information points towards a device that might prove to be a huge hit amongst business and consumer users alike. The device also looks quite impressive in the leaked images. Here are the latest technical specifications of the Verizon Blackberry Storm 9530.

Network: EVDO Rev A: (1900/800 MHz),
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
UTMS/HSDPA/HSUPA: 2100MHZ
Size: 112.52 x 62.2 x 13.95 mm
Display: 3.25 inches HVGA+ with Multi-touch and Gesture Touch (480x360)
Camera: 3.2 MP camera with vanity mirror
Memory: 1GB flash for media, 192 MB Ram
Browser: Full HTML browser
Multimedia: 3.5mm jack, bluetooth stereo, Rhapsody OTA purchase and tethered subscription capable
Battery: 1400mAh
Expected Release date: Mid November

Source: Into Mobile

Nokia 5800

Look out, iPhone, you may have a little competition going from Nokia. The Nokia 5800 is powered by a new operating system known as the S60 5th edition.

It has a 3.2 inch touchscreen that uses a stylus. It comes with Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS navigation, and is HSDPA compatible. As for memory, it has 8GB intneral, and a microSDHC memory card slot. The camera is a 3.2 megapixel number with an autofocus Carl Ziess lens and LED flash.

The Nokia 5800 with XpressMusic should be available in this quarter for a price of $392.

A Unique and Stylish QWERTY Clamshell Device

Sprint will be launching the unique LG Lotus in October, which is a stylish and unique QWERTY clamshell device inspired by ladies makeup accessories. Due to its unique and chic form factor it also recieved he prestigious Red Dot Design Award. It will be available in Textured Purple and Satin Black colours for $149.99 on a two-year contract. All in all a perfect fashion device for all the messaging freaks out there.

Here are the specifications:

Network: CDMA 800/1900
Size: 84 x 61 x 18 mm, Weight: 105 g
Display: Main Screen 262k TFT colors (240 x 320 pixels), External Screen 65K TFT colors (176 x 220 pixels)
Camera: 2 MP with Zoom and Video Recorder
Connectivity: GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0,
Memory: microSD / TransFlash
Applications: Sprint Music, Sprint TV, Sprint Radio, Sprint Navigation, Email (POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP), IM(AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!), Wireless Backup

Source: Mobiledia

ASUS P552w Windows Smartphone announced

ASUS has recently announced a cool looking Windows Mobile Smartphone known as the P552w. The ASUS P552w will come with some powerful features including a skinned User Interface called "Glide" utilizing a proprietary technology called "Gester," which allows users to navigate using slides of the finger, pinching, and flicks. ASUS has also added some proprietary software into the device included EziPhoto and EziMusic. ASUS also claims that the P552w will also come with "seamless Google integration".

Here are the initial features:

Processor: 624MHz CPU
OS: Windows Mobile 6.1
Display: 240 x 320 QVGA Touch Screen display
Memory: 256MB of flash memory, 128MB of DDR, support for microSD / SDHC cards
Connectivity: HSDPA / UMTS, 802.11b/g WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP

All in all a device worth checking out when it is launched.

Source: Engadget

Sony Ericsson TM506 available now on T-Mobile

The trendy HSDPA Clamshell device Sony Ericsson TM506 is first ever 3G phone to be offered on T-Mobile's network. It is available now in T-Mobile outlets and online store on a two year contract costing $80 after $50 dollar rebate.

Here are the details:

Network: Triband GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz, Dual-Band UMTS 1700/2100 & 2100 MHz
Dimensions: 3.4 ounces weight, 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.69 inches size
Camera: 2.0 Megapixel Camera
Connectivity: GSM, GRPS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP
GPS: Built in aGPS, TeleNav® Navigator
Others: Music player, Media Center, IM (AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live, Google Talk), RSS Feeds, MyFaves-enabled, udio Postcard, Quicksend, Mobile Backup (T-Mobile Address Book)
Standby Time: Up to 250 hours GSM, up to 250 hours UMTS
Talk Time: Up to 9.5 hours GSM, up to 3.5 hours UMTS

Source: Mobile Crunch

Free Widgets for your Blackberry

If you are looking for some free widgets for your Blackberry device that will provide you with up to date information, news and entertainment then look no further.

The Zumobi widget platform brings a number of cool widgets/tiles including Entertainment, Finance, News, Sports, Travel, Weather, Shopping and many more for Blackberry devices. The new Tile Creation Wizard also gives Blackberry users the power to create their own widgets by using any Web content of their liking. Currently Zumobi supports Blackberry Pearl, Blackberry Curve and Blackberry 8800 series devices operating systems 4.2 and above.

Read more about it here or get it on www.zumobi.com

Source: Into Mobile

New Palm Treo 800w available on Sprint Network

Sprint has recently announced the availability of the new sleek and powerful Palm Treo 800w, which features the Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating System instead of Palm's own Operating System. The device also comes with built-in GPS, high speed EV-DO internet connection with peak download rates of 3.1 Mbps and upload rates of 1.8 Mbps, Outlook email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology, document viewer and document editor. It is available now for $249.99 after discounts and rebates on a two-year contract.

Will Palm be able to make a come back with this device? Well we will have to wait and see.

Here are the details:

Network: CDMA 850 / 1900
OS: Windows Mobile 6.1
Size: 112 x 58 x 19 mm, Weight: 142 g
Display: 65000 colors TFT Touch Screen (320 x 320 pixels)
Camera: 2 Megapixel (1280 x 1024 pixels) with Flash, Zoom and Video Recorder
Memory: 170MB internal memory with microSD support
Connectivity: EV-DO, WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, USB
Navigation: Full QWERTY Keypad, Touch Screen
GPS: Built in GPS with maps, point-to-point directions and point-of-interest (POI) searches for locations
Others: Outlook Mobile with Push Email, Internet Explorer Mobile, Handwriting Recognition, Document Viewer/Editor
Battery: 1150 mAh Li-Ion

Three Cool New Phones

Nothing fashion-related or sexy, but definitely hitting a cord with anyone who's an iPhone hater or otherwise! The Blackberry Bold has made quite a buzz, and even I'm starting to think it's cool. Get ready for a mid-August release, since it's got FCC approval, it's getting closer and closer to our hot little hands!

HTC Diamond Smartphone VS Samsung Omnia Smartphone

The HTC Touch Diamond and Samsung i900 Omnia are two devices that go head to head with the iPhone 3G in terms of features and specification and are expected to give a tough competition to the successor of Apple's trend setting device.

GSM Arena has recently posted a detailed review comparing the HTC Touch Diamond and Samsung i900 Omnia. I personally think that it will be unfair to say which device wins and which loses as both devices have their own strengths and weaknesses. I would also have to say that choosing one device over the other is sheer matter of personal preference and judgement.

A Unique and Stylish QWERTY Clamshell Device

Sprint will be launching the unique LG Lotus in October, which is a stylish and unique QWERTY clamshell device inspired by ladies makeup accessories. Due to its unique and chic form factor it also recieved he prestigious Red Dot Design Award. It will be available in Textured Purple and Satin Black colours for $149.99 on a two-year contract. All in all a perfect fashion device for all the messaging freaks out there.

Here are the specifications:

Network: CDMA 800/1900
Size: 84 x 61 x 18 mm, Weight: 105 g
Display: Main Screen 262k TFT colors (240 x 320 pixels), External Screen 65K TFT colors (176 x 220 pixels)
Camera: 2 MP with Zoom and Video Recorder
Connectivity: GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0,
Memory: microSD / TransFlash
Applications: Sprint Music, Sprint TV, Sprint Radio, Sprint Navigation, Email (POP3 / IMAP4 / SMTP), IM(AOL / Windows Live / Yahoo!), Wireless Backup

Source: Mobiledia

Now Selling all across the US

LG's state of the art device, the LG Dare VX9700 is now officially available in the US on Verizon Wireless. It is available for $199 after $50 rebate on a 2-year contract, $249 after $50 rebate on a 1-year contract, and $409 full retail on Verizon's on-line web store and TeleSales division. This device is all set to compete with the likes of Samsung Instinct and iPhone 3G.

Here are the detailed specifcations:

Network: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
Dimensions: 4.1x2.2x0.5 inches, 3.76 oz
Display: 3 inch WQVGA touch screen with Tactile Feedback (240x400 Pixels)
Camera: 3.2 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder with SmartPic Technology and Face Detection
Connectivity: EVDO, Bluetooth, USB
Memory: microSD
Navigation:Enhanced Touch Screen with Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
Others: HTML Web Browser, V CAST Music, V CAST Video

More Information here

Source: Phone Arena

Samsung F480: A Dream Phone

Ignorance is bliss. This is true. A couple of weeks ago I received the Samsung F480 to review and now I must confess that I can’t look at a phone in the same way again. Launched this month, the F480 or the Tocca as its also known is the latest addition to the Samsung family and in short I loved it! It''s everything I want in a phone:

1. The menu is so simple to use its practically childproof and although the touch screen is admittedly fiddly at first, it didn''t take long for me to get used to it.