New Gadgets - Part 4

Motorola DROID HD review

Posted by David on August 18, 2011 · 0 Comment

The next flagship phone from Motorola, the DROID HD, will have a 1280 x 720-pixel resolution The Motorola DROID HD, the latest and greatest from Motorola, which we reported on 3 weeks ago, has surfaced in the form of a few images and preliminary specifications grabbed from Engadget. Spec highlights include as follows: Gingerbread OS A massive 4.5-inch display likely equipped with [...]

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HP Pre 3 pre-orders starts in Germany

Posted by David on August 17, 2011 · 0 Comment

After a half a year since launch, the HP Pre 3 looks like it is finally coming to fruition. Pre-orders for an unlocked model of the Pre3 have started on HP’s official German website. The German version Pre 3 has a QWERTZ keyboard instead of the QWERTY layout. Other specs include a 1.4GHz Qualcomm processor, a 3.6-inch 800 x 480-pixel resolution display and a 5-megapixel camera [...]

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iPhone 5 pre-orders coming September 30th, before October 7th launch

Posted by David on August 16, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple will begin taking pre-orders for its new iPhone 5 smartphone on September 30th Apple will begin taking pre-orders for its new iPhone 5 smartphone on September 30th, with a launch set to occur one week later on October 7th. Certain blogger sources claim to have confirmed the dates with multiple sources, though it does say Apple is currently deciding between two launch dates, October [...]

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Intellinet NFC31-WG Megapixal network camera review

Posted by David on August 15, 2011 · 0 Comment

The Intellinet NFC31-WG MP network camera is designed for wired or wireless cutting edge video security Intellinet, perhaps a company you may not have heard, is actually on the cutting edge of many network products used in business today. One of their leading categories of products includes network cameras, which provide businesses unparalleled efficiencies and security. No exception [...]

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RIM Playbook focuses on 4G LTE

Posted by David on August 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

After Sprint decided to nix releasing a 4G WiMAX-enabled version of RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, RIM is now pinning its sights on LTE After Sprint decided to nix releasing a 4G WiMAX-enabled version of RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, RIM is now pinning its sights on LTE. “RIM has decided to prioritize and focus its 4G development resources on LTE,” RIM said in an emailed [...]

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September to be big month for Apple- iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPad 3

Posted by David on August 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple is scheduling the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPad 3 to be introduced in September In the latest gadget news, or should we say ‘the rumor mill’, Apple will introduce the next iPhone in September, possibly alongside the iPad 3. Specifically, Apple will announce a new iPhone 5 and an iPad 3 with a Retina Display, and also the iPhone 4S, an upgrade to the current model. Another [...]

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Blackberry updates Torch line-up with 9810, 9850 & 9860 (video)

Posted by David on August 3, 2011 · 0 Comment

Research in Motion unveiled three new additions to the popular Torch family, the Torch 9810, the Torch 9850 and the Torch 9860 In the latest gadget news, Research In Motion on Wednesday showed off three new additions to the popular Torch family, the Torch 9810, the Torch 9850 and the Torch 9860. The latter two handsets are GSM and CDMA variants of the same device, a full touchscreen [...]

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Sprint Galaxy S II will be called ‘Samsung Epic Touch 4G,’ launching in September (video)

Posted by David on August 2, 2011 · 0 Comment

asdf Samsung’s Galaxy S II Flagship super smartphone is launching in the U.S. soon, and it’s suspected that it will launch on all four major U.S. carriers considering how popular the original Galaxy S was. Additional details have been slow to surface, but we now know that Sprint’s version of the slim smartphone will launch as the Samsung Epic Touch 4G. Like its predecessor, [...]

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Verizon to have AMEX mobile payment solution in phones & tablets

Posted by David on August 2, 2011 · 0 Comment

Verizon is partnering with American Express to integrate the credit card giant’s mobile payment solution into their phones and tablets in the near future Verizon Wireless is partnering with American Express where the phone giant will integrate American Express’ “Serve” mobile payment solution into its phones and tablets. The agreement will allow Verizon Wireless customers [...]

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Breppies and exercise

Posted by David on August 2, 2011 · 0 Comment

Breppies: Great for exercise I did an article a couple of weeks ago on the product “Breppies“, you know, the little socks for your earbuds. While the benefits of these cute little mittens for your buds are endless, I wanted to talk about how well these things work while you exercise. I jog, and historically I’ve had three major problems with earbuds while I run: 1. [...]

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New 7-inch Galaxy Tab with Super AMOLED screen slotted for September

Posted by David on August 1, 2011 · 0 Comment

Samsung is in development of a new 7-inch Galaxy Tab with a high-resolution super AMOLED screen, and it looks like it could hit in September Looks like Samsung is further developing their “Galaxy Tab” line with a new high resolution version of its 7-inch Super AMOLED prototype displays. According to an Asian website, Samsung is increasing the resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels [...]

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iPhone 5 now launching in October

Posted by David on August 1, 2011 · 0 Comment

Rumor mills churning again for iPhone 5 release, now indicating a late October launch Even though we reported that Apple and AT&T were each blocking employee vacations and making preparations for increased foot traffic in September, back then an obvious indicator that was when the iPhone 5 was launching, a new rumor suggests the iPhone won’t actually launch until October. A [...]

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Samsung Galaxy S II coming in ‘white’

Posted by David on July 31, 2011 · 0 Comment

Samsung’s flagship of flagship phones, the Galaxy S II, is hitting the states very soon….and looks like a white option will be included Samsung should be launching its flagship Galaxy S II handset in the United States any week now, and this last week a photo surfaced showing the superphone in a white version. Historically, Samsung only offered a black hued model of the phone [...]

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Earloomz GL500 review

Posted by David on July 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Earloomz pop art and popular culture printed earpieces are designed for the individual who really wants to be individual So you’re looking for a bluetooth headset. Most of them are about the same as far as sound quality, and I might add their getting better as each year passes. As Bluetooth becomes more refined, so does their sound, pairing and connectivity. But the fact remains [...]

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iPhone 5 coming in September, iPad 3 by Thanksgiving

Posted by David on July 28, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple to release iPhone 5 in September, while iPad is looking to make Black Friday Legendary Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone smartphone during the second week of September, according to reports. Apple is said to have an initial order of 4 million iPhone 5 handsets on order for launch, plus another 400,000 units being manufactured now as part of a trial run. The same report states [...]

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Apple may buy Hulu

Posted by David on July 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple might bid for Hulu in an effort to compete with Netflix Apple is considering a bid for the Hulu video streaming service, according to reports. In June, Hulu announced that it had hired Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim Partners to assist with a the sale of the company and rumor had it that Yahoo! was interested in making a bid at that time. Should an acquisition happen, Apple might [...]

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RIM Playbook’s Android Player leaked

Posted by David on July 22, 2011 · 0 Comment

The new beta RIM Android App allows you to install and use Android apps on your Playbook A link to RIM’s Android App Player for the BlackBerry PlayBook in the change log of a software update was recently spotted. The software allows Android applications to run within the RIM PlayBook’s QNX environment. This version of the App Player is not intended for public release, so [...]

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Apple updates MacBook Air with Core i5 & i7 processors

Posted by David on July 21, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple adds Core i5 and i7 chips, Thunderbolt port and back-lit keyboard to all new MacBook Air Apple updated their Macbook Air, recently announced. They’ve added Core i5 and i7 chips, in addition to their Thunderbolt port and a backlit keyboard. According to Apple, the new Core i5 and i7 chips make these Macbook Airs up to 2.5 times faster than the previous iteration. [...]

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SONOS Play:3 review (video)

Posted by David on July 21, 2011 · 0 Comment

SONOS Play:3 is smaller, but packs a serious punch at $299 SONOS recently intro-ed an all new, smaller, friendly home music player/speaker called the PLAY:3. It’s similar to the S5 in that it’s a single box that contains a set of speakers, an amplifier and can be controlled using a computer or smartphone running their compatible app. A set of 3 integrated speakers (one [...]

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Lenovo intros IdeaPad and ThinkPad Android tablets (video)

Posted by David on July 20, 2011 · 0 Comment

Lenovo announces three new 10.1″ Android Honeycomb tablets with Netflix Lenovo announced three new tablets with 10.1-inch displays, including the IdeaPad Tablet K1, the ThinkPad Tablet, and the IdeaPad Tablet P1. The Android3.1 (Honeycomb) powered IdeaPad Tablet K1 comes with a 1280 x 800 resolution screen, HDMI-out, a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity. [...]

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Samsung Galaxy S II review (video)

Posted by David on July 20, 2011 · 0 Comment

Samsung Galaxy S II Super Phone launching in U.S. in August Samsung’s Galaxy S II handset, the hugely successful and best Android handset to date, is launching in the United States in next month. “We expect to release the Galaxy S2 in the U.S. market sometime in August,” Shin Jong-kyun, Samsung’s president of mobile business and digital imaging recently told media. The original [...]

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Google+ for iPhone review

Posted by David on July 19, 2011 · 0 Comment

Google+, Google’s new social network, is now available for iPhone Apple took the wraps off of its official Google+ application for iOS. Google+ is the company’s new social network, released on June 28th and immediately made an Android application available to its users. It didn’t take long for Apple to approve the iPhone version. Google+ for iOS is supported on the iPhone [...]

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Breppies review

Posted by David on July 19, 2011 · 0 Comment

Breppies earbud fabric sleeves: Your music never looked so good Codename “Socks for your earbuds”, Breppies are these little sleeves you place around your earphone earbuds, and they offer significant benefits to you, some your probably would never think of. Breppies, which stand for “Bud Replacement Ear Protection Provisioning System”, slide over your [...]

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Apple 3G iPod launching in September

Posted by David on July 11, 2011 · 0 Comment

Apple could be launching new versions of iPod, iPad and iPhone in September Reports are suggesting that Apple will launch a new 3G iPod touch in September. Similar to options available for the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, users would have the option of purchasing the 3G iPod touch directly from a wireless carrier with a data plan. It’s not just the iPod will see in new versions. Expect the [...]

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Motorola Titanium hitting Sprint July 24th (video)

Posted by David on July 8, 2011 · 0 Comment

Motorola’s new rugged, push-to-talk Titanium is hitting Sprint with Nextel-like features Sprint will be launching the Motorola Titanium, an Android smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard, on July 24th for $149.99. The Titanium was announced in May, but the company didn’t provide pricing or launch details at that time. The phone supports push-to-talk and offers a military-grade [...]

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iPad HD to launch in September

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Rumors suggest Apple will release the iPad HD alongside the iPhone 5, in September Recent reports indicate that Apple is preparing to launch a brand new iPad, in tandem with the iPhone 5 deployment, this fall. The rumor is similar to a report from FBR Capital markets analyst Craig Berger, who said in a note to investors on Wednesday that Apple will release a higher-end version of the [...]

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ioSafe Solo PRO SSD review (video)

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

ioSafe brings the reliability of SSD to their SoloPRO Fireproof drive family Remember back in the day when marketing companies would scare the crap out of you, convincing you that backing up your computer or server data was a matter of life or death? Well while there’s different ways to back up your information these days, whether it be in the ‘cloud’ or on a drive, [...]

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Droid 3 is here at Verizon (video)

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Motorola’s new flagship DROID 3 is available now at Verizon Wireless Even though we received little warning that the Droid 3 was being released, the fact that it’s here is pretty exciting. The latest edition to the DROID family packs a dual-core 1GHz processor, a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) touchscreen display, a full slide-out QWERTY keypad, an 8-megapixel camera [...]

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Google Maps 5.7 for Android review (video)

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Google adds public transit navigation and photo viewer to Maps 5.7 for Android Google just released Google Maps 5.7 for Android devices on Wednesday, and the software update adds quite a few new features. The main addition includes Google’s Transit Navigation beta feature, which provides navigation instructions for public transportation in more than 400 cities around the globe. You don’t [...]

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Sony developing S1 Android Honeycomb tablet with PlayStation Suite (video)

Posted by David on July 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Sony is putting a PlayStation Suite of apps on their new S1 Android Honeycomb tablet A blog posted a hands-on video showing off several features of Sony’s S1 Android Honeycomb tablet. The S1 was announced in April, alongside the foldable S2, and is set for a fall release. The S1 will be the first tablet to run Sony’s PlayStation Suite software, an application that provides access [...]

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