Mobile Technology

Nokia Software Updater

2006-11-24T23:19:00.000-08:00

Please DO NOT simply update your Nokia N73 using the Nokia Software Updater. As you might have a risk to make your phone “Die” before the software has been successfully update.

As usual, a lot of N73 users always facing the handset being slow, automatic restart or even hang frequent time. If you send the unit back to the dealer or reseller, they will say this is normal because of its software problem. This is a norm happen to all 1^st badge of N73 (August – September). The dealer advice is waiting the new software coming out and updates it to solve this problem.

Unfortunately, I found that there is Nokia Software Updater in the forum. I notice that a lot of users being quite satisfied and happy after update their N73. I do read the problem there are facing too. Anyway, I wish to give myself a try. Therefore, without any hesitation, I download it. Anyhow, I should declare myself in such black luck because my phone “Die” in the very last minutes when my N73 going to finish its update. Oh My God, my N73 really “Die”, I can’t switch on the phone. In a very disappointed feeling, I send my phone to the dealer. The dealer told me that they need 2 weeks for the warranty repair. I was asking anyway to do it faster? They told me, sure as long as I pay my own money RM60, they will ask the technician do it faster. Now, I already miss my N73 for 2 days, in fact they promise me 24 hours. What bullshit? Therefore, my advice: Don’t simply update your phone if you are not very sure. Go to the service center as they will do it for you. If anything happen, they need to bear it because your N73 still under warranty. I have check with Nokia Customer Service, normally the software update will take 24 hours only.

Auto Keylock for Nokia N73

2006-11-08T06:08:00.000-08:00

I am sure most of the new Nokia N73 user feels very annoying with the automatic key pad locking as it’s not include it the original handset. The users will call someone accidentally if he /she forgot to lock the key pad manually after using the phone. It would be amazing if Nokia include this amazing software as standard. However, here is the solution for you guys who read my blog.

In order to get automatic key pad lock please download the software called AutoLock 0.5. It’s really the amazing 3^rd party software which solves your problem. It suits all Nokia N Series and also E Series. Happy trying, it’s definitely useful.

E-TEN M550

2006-07-19T06:09:00.000-07:00

The upcoming M550 is targeted at mobile users who are looking for a cellular-enabled Windows Mobile 5.0 device yet don’t won’t to pay for extra options like integrated Wi-Fi or GPS. It is essentially an older M500 model with the latest OS pre-installed and some visual tuning.
The novelty is powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 software for Pocket PC Phone Edition and supports quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS Class B cellular connectivity. Under the cowl it has a 400 MHz Samsung S3C 2440 processor with 128 MB RAM and 64 MB ROM (130 MB total available to the user).
The handset features a 2.8-inch full color QVGA (240 x 320) screen, SDIO expansion slot, built-in Bluetooth, and a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash (up to 1280 x 960 resolution). I am a bit disappointed because M550 still maintain its 1.3 megapixel camera.
The M550 measures 111.7 x 60.7 x 22 mm and weighs 170 g. The standard 1440 mAh Li-Ion replaceable battery allows up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 200 hours of standby.

BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF71

2006-07-19T05:54:00.000-07:00

The BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF71 is one of the first mobile phones within BenQ-Siemens' Q-fi range of music-focused devices. Q-fi products feature easy-to-use music entertainment with easy access to music functions and a plug and play, all-in-one solution for mobile music lovers. Clad in "stellar aluminium", the BenQ-Siemens EF71 comes with an attractive minimalist design with some very sleek external media controls. Besides, it also comes with a multimedia player that supports MP3, AAC and WMA formats. It can take video clips at up to 30 fps, and it can be used as a webcam when connected to a PC via a USB cable. This got to be a "WOW" factor for those mobile user that always online with their laptop anytime, anywhere. You can even doing video conferencing with your friend using MSN or Yahoo Messenger. BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF71 specifications are summarize as below:-

Tri-Band GSM 900/1800/1900
Dimensions: 90 x 47 x 18.5 mm
Weight: 100g
Standby time*: Up to 225 h
Talktime*: Up to 3 h
Battery: Li-Ion 750 mAh
Antenna: Integrated
Main display: 262,144 TFT, 176 x 220 pixels, 2.2 inches
Sub-display: White OLED, 128 x 64 pixels
Storage: 24 MB
Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth, GPRS
Camera: 2.0 megapixel, 9x digital zoom
Memory Slot: MicroSD
Processor: TI
Java
Music player
Webcam
USB charging supported
It should be available in Asia from July 2006.

5 Megapixels Phone Coming Soon - LG KG920

2006-07-17T02:52:00.000-07:00

LG is coming out with a 5 megapixels camera phone soon. I guess camera phone will be slowly became our digital camera as well in years to come. This definitely makes our life easy. LG KG920 is expected capture the Singapore market in this July and will be push within the Asia Market by end of 2006. Basically, the function as stated below:-
5-megapixel camera-phone with strobe flash;
2-inch QVGA 180-degree twist design screen;
QVGA-quality video at 30fps;
Bluetooth;
8MB memory with miniSD slot;
Video on demand;
MP3 player;
M-commerce support
Anyone who has comments on this phone is welcome to post your comments here.

Crazy Toy - Hop Pop

2006-07-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

The Hop Pop are the latest toy crazy from Japan. These adorable animals pop their heads up and down in response to sound or interaction. They are a totally cute and unique conversation piece for any desk. Available in duck, panda, frog, rabbit, monkey, or bear. Generally they react to sound in the same way and so pop in unison.

Sony Vaio UX

2006-07-09T08:38:00.000-07:00

Sony's illustrious history of tiny handhelds dates back to the original GT- and U-series, long before July's announcement of the sizzling special edition UX90 with solid state storage. Industry watchers long expected innovative Sony to posit an impressive entry to this season's spate of ultra-mobile PCs. But, the new UX-series goes beyond those elevated expectations.
The Vaio UX-series is a 1.15 pound (520g) Windows XP machine featuring an Intel Core Solo 1.2ghz processor, shock-resistant 30gb HDD, every imaginable I/O port (including a port replicator), and a 4.5" 1024x600 glossy TFT with remarkably high pixel density. In addition to its touchscreen, controls include a slide-out backlit keyboard, mouse controls, magnification, screen capture, and fingerprint reader. Connectivity includes wifi, Bluetooth, and a CF card slot for wireless. (The UX180 has no slot but includes a Cingular EDGE connection module.)
In the UX90-SSHDD, Sony replaced the hard drive with 16GB of solid state memory. This is a pricey option, but has myriad advantages: it is lighter, extends the battery life, meaningfully improves boot time and system speed, and is much less prone to data loss due to physical damage. This is a great solution for organizations that need durable portability.
The UX-series is Skype- and videoconference-ready, with a 360k pixel camera facing the user. And, it is ideal for moblogging and video capture, thanks to its second (1.3-megapixel) camera facing outward.

SonyEricsson M600

2006-07-09T08:31:00.001-07:00

The SonyEricsson M600 is a remarkably thin (15mm), stylish, and powerful 3G smartphone. In addition to its 3G (UMTS) band, the M600 is a global tri-band GSM phone.
The M600 has all the features one might expect from a smartphone: read and edit Office documents, full email client, built-in RSS reader, built-in media player, and more. And since the M600 runs Symbian OS, it is easy to add your own favorite programs. And although the M600 is a great productivity tool, be careful about the included Vijay Singh 3D Golf video game--amazing graphics for a phone, and highly addictive.
The M600 has a smart-QWERTY keyboard, as well as a touchscreen with handwriting recognition. (Its primarily competitor, the Nokia E61, has no touchscreen but does have wifi.) Its large 240 x 320 touchscreen, is especially impressive given its 4.21 x 2.24 x 0.59 inch (107 x 57 x 15 mm) footprint. There is 80mb of built-in memory, which is expandable using an optional “MemoryStick Micro”. Unfortunately, it's not a camera phone. :(

The world's thinnest phone Samsung X820

2006-07-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

Samsung continues its aggressive innovation. The world's thinnest phone is the new candybar shape Samsung X820. At only 6.9mm (0.27 in.) thick, the X820 is almost unnoticeable in any pocket. And despite its size, the X820 features a 2-megapixel camera, MP3 player, and Bluetooth.

Linux Based Gaming Device/Media Player

2006-07-09T08:19:00.000-07:00

This is an outstanding handheld entertainment device. It plays video games (including many of your long time favorites), movies, music, displays photos, and even e-books. The GP2X keeps life simple because it supports all major media formats. It is well-designed and fits your hand comfortably. It has TV-out, so you can play games or watch movies on your plasma, as well as the internal screen; the GP2X even resizes video for best fit automatically.There is 64mb of internal memory, and an integrated SD-slot (2gb SD cards are available separately). The thing that really sets the Gamepark apart is the company's embrace of the open source community. There is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to available software--for example, the GPL Quake engine has already been released and is free. (Click here for an extensive, and growing, list of available software. http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi) Developers note: the GP2X runs LINUX; compilers/SDKs are freely available and more information can be found at the GP2X Developers' Wiki http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/Main_Page.

Pantech PG-8000

2006-03-19T21:27:00.000-08:00

Pantech makes high-quality, well-designed handsets to capture the market currently. Their PG-8000 is a newly released 2-megapixel phone that is conceived to be "camera first, phone second". It look like a digital camera rather than a mobile phone from the picture. However, it has the features like 8.4 MB built-in memory, storage card enable, Bluetooth v1.2, GPRS (Class 10), Infrared. It use WAP 2.0 / xHTML for its web browser, 256,000 colors for graphic & video, 2.0 MP for video & flash. PG-8000 Multimedia Player is supporting MP3 / AAC / MPEG4. The talktime is about 3.5 hours and Standby time at 200 hours for the battery life. It is 99.8 x 51.8 x 16.1 mm in size and weight at 0.23 lbs / 106 g. This is another great choice for camera phone lover.

World's Thinnest 1.3 Megapixel Camera Phone

2006-03-19T21:13:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a slim and tiny camera phone, NEC L1 might be your favorite choice. It is the thinnest 1.3 megapixel camera phone in the world. Although NEC L1 is still slightly bigger compare to VK2020, but the the camera phones range, it should be ultraslim enough compare to other currently.
The amazing aspect of the L1 is its speed; some tiny phones seem to lack processing power leading to slow response-time. But the NEC L1's response is instant. The made-in-Japan L1's rock solid quality and fast response time make it a joy to use.
Another neat feature is an included cable that allows you to use any headphones for handsfree; use the Amadana 117 bamboo earphones for style, or use noise-cancelling headphones to combat a noisy environment. There is also an integrated 1.3-megapixel CCD, 26mb internal storage, integrated Bluetooth, external OLED display, and an MP3 player. Please note that the L1 has English menus but a Chinese file structure (ex. the folder containing MP3s has a Chinese name). Besides, there is a useful software suite (English) loads your own videos, photos, and sounds/MP3 files, to use as ringtones.

VK 2020 The Tinnest Handsets in The World

2006-03-19T20:44:00.000-08:00

VK Mobile's VK2020 appears much like a Motorola SLVR L7. This is VK Mobile's 1st thinnest handset, and also one of the thinnest handsets in the world. It measures only 8.8mm (.35") in thickness, significantly thinner than the SLVR L7's relatively beefy 11m waistline. It is also 19mm shorter and 2mm narrower. For those of your keeping score at home, that equates to 95mm x 47mm x 8.8mm (3.7" x 1.9" x .35"). Don't forget the fact that it weighs 53g (1.87oz), just slightly more than half that of our review SLVR that comes in at about 101g. This thing is tiny.
It support for Bluetooth and a whopping 1GB of built-in flash RAM for storing music files and photos. The music player supports the MP3 and AAC formats, and the built-in camera takes VGA resolution photos. The VK2020 is available in two different tri-band GSM versions, one that supports 900/1800/1900MHz, and one that supports 850/1800/1900MHz. The VK2020 makes use of the same 1.5", 260k color OLED display as does the VK5000. The display works pretty well and has a resolution of 128x160 pixels. JAVA MIDP 2.0 support rounds out the package. The keypad that the VK2020 uses is eerily similar to Motorola SLVR L7. I believe this mobile will capture lady market as it's slim and stylist. Unfortunately, it's not a Camera Phone.

Eten G500

2006-03-12T21:50:00.000-08:00

Another PDA phone by Eten after Eten M600. This model (Eten G500)is expected to launch in Q1 2006.

General Network: GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Size Dimensions: 119 x 62 x 23 mm
Weight: 186 g
Display
Type: TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Size: 240 x 320 pixels, 42 x 57 mm
- Handwriting recognition
Ringtones Type: Polyphonic, MP3
Customization: Download
Vibration: Yes
Memory Phonebook: In shared memory, Photo call
Call records: Yes
Card slot: miniSD
- 128 MB Flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM
- Samsung S3C2440 400 MHz Processor
Data
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD: No
EDGE: No
3G: No
WLAN: No
Bluetooth: Yes, v1.2
Infrared port: No
USB: Yes
Features
OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: HTML (PocketIE)
Games: Yes
Camera: 1.3 MP, 1280x960 pixels, video, flash
- Embedded RoyalTek GPS
- Pocket Office(Word, Excel, Outlook), eBooks
- Windows MPlayer 10
- Organiser
- T9
- Voice memo
- Built-in handsfree
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Ion 1440 mAh
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Comments: It should be enable with 3G technology seems this gonna be a new
mobile phone trend in local market.

Upcoming Newgen T-4

2006-03-12T21:20:00.001-08:00

Newgen T-4 offer a touch screen solution to let you write on it. The phone works in GSM network and its camera module is hiding in the slider. You can start the camera mode by pulling the slider to show the camera lens. The biggest disadvantages of this phone is definitely the battery life, it only get 120mins talk time and 100 hours standby time. I believe, this is definately a good phone and will capture the market eyes once the battery life has been improved.
At a glance
Phone type Dualband
Networks GSM 900, GSM 1800
Connectivity options GPRS, WAP, USB
Weight w/battery 89 g
Battery type(s) supported Rechargeable 720mAh Lithium-ion battery
Max. talktime (in hours) 2 hours
Max. standby time (in hours) 100 hours
Additional functions Touch screen with pen input and handwriting recognition; English/Chinese handwriting recognition; English/Chinese dictionary and translator; PIM functions; eZi text input

BenQ-Siemens Launches CL71 Slider in 2Q

2006-03-12T20:31:00.000-08:00

BenQ-Siemens CL71 is quite a slim slider (17.8 mm) with multimedia functionality. It is packed in metal-looking shell. Its LCD features a 2” diagonal, 262K colors, it doesn’t support QVGA resolution, but involves IPS technology, which ensures a wider viewing angle.
The device is meant for GSM/GPRS networks. It is equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom, burst shooting opportunity (4 shots in a series) and video capture (clips lasting up to 10 minutes). When the slider is closed, you can’t see the camera lens, to see it you should slide one half against the other. Besides the phone has an MP3-player, a slot for microSD cards (up to 512 MB), Bluetooth interface. The CL71 will become commercially available in 2Q 2006.

The specs of BenQ-Siemens CL71:
Standards - GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) and GPRS
2” TFT LCD, 176x220 pixels, 262K colors
1.3-megapixel camera with 3x digital zoom
Video format - H.263/AMR
MP3-player
Bluetooth 1.2 and USB 1.1 interfaces
24 MB of internal memory
Slot for microSD (TransFlash) cards
Wap 2.0 and Java MIDP 2.0
SMS, EMS and MMS
Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Talk time – up to 144 minutes
Standby time – up to 170 hours
Dimensions – 90x46.3x16.5 mm
Weight - 110 g

2006-03-12T19:54:00.000-08:00

Samsung is going to come out a extremely thin mobile phone SGH-P300. The P300 shares a footprint no bigger than a credit card and is just look like a calculator.
At just 87.5 x 54.5 x 8.9mm (think credit card size), the P300 is extremely thin. So it's amazing Samsung's engineers have managed to stuff this skinny 65g number (137g with case) with most of the multimedia bells and whistles. Onboard is support for triband capability, a 1.3-megapixel camera with flash, about 80MB of built-in storage, 4MB for Java applications, Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 player, dictaphone, speaker and alarm clock. It even packs a 1.8-inch (176 × 220-pixel) 262k-color TFT LCD display, which delivers the vivid colors expected of a Samsung even while under bright sunlight.
With a phone this slim, it's pleasant to discover that the 800mAh Lithium-ion battery is removable. But what's far more interesting is the leather cover the phone "docks" into. In an out-of-the-box creative effort, Samsung has integrated a 400mAh Lithium-polymer battery into the case to extend the battery life. There's even a camera window in the case so you don't have to remove the P300 to snap those shots.
The onboard speaker proved surprisingly loud and clear, though not as full in sound quality as the Walkman phone series.

Netgear go Mobile Phone Market

2006-02-17T06:06:00.000-08:00

Netgear's Wi-Fi phone cuts the cord for Skype fans
VoIP service lets you make free phone calls around the globe, but it usually forces you to sit close to a PC and wear a clunky headset. Netgear and eBay-owned Skype hope to change that by releasing a Wi-Fi phone that makes calls without a computer. This shiny white handset comes with Skype software installed, aiming to make setup simple: Just get within range of a Wi-Fi network, turn on the phone, and log on to your Skype account. SkypeOut customers can also ring non-VoIP users via their landlines or cell phones. Pricing is expected within the first quarter of this year, at shipping time.
But if you're already irate when your cell phone calls drop out, expect more pain trying to talk via VoIP on a flaky Wi-Fi network. Thus, Netgear is pitching its RangeMax WPN824 Wireless Router as the latest gadget to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and interference.
Several other handsets join the flurry of Skype-related releases at CES this week. However, the Netgear model doesn't add extra monthly fees to the phone service. eBay-Skype is also announcing a partnership with Kodak that allows Skype users to share photos, a tool that users of Yahoo Messenger with Voice already enjoy.

Samsung's high-speed ZX20

2006-02-17T06:05:00.000-08:00

Samsung brings GSM into the fast lane with its new Samsung ZX20 cell phone. It's one of the first cell phones in the US to support HSDPA networks, a 3.5G technology that's the next evolution of 3G UMTS networks. And when I say fast, I mean it. Although there's still no US carrier that operates a full-scale HSDPA network for cell phones, HSDPA data speeds should range from 384Kbps up to several megabytes. That's like getting the zippiest broadband network on your wireless device. Besides streaming video and audio, you'll be able to download large files and graphics-heavy Web pages in a flash.
Other features on the Samsung ZX20 look very promising. Included are a 1.3-megapixel camera with video (though I was hoping for at least two megapixels), a digital media player for AAC and MP3 files, Bluetooth 2.0, a speakerphone, a TransFlash card slot, text and multimedia messaging, instant messaging (AOL, ICQ, and Yahoo) and quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) world-phone support. My only complaint thus far is that the flip-phone design is a bit humdrum. Of course, I'll have to save my final verdict on the Samsung ZX20 when I can see it running on a widely available HSDPA network, which may take some time. Although Cingular now operates an HSDPA network for laptop users with a modem card, we're not sure when it will roll out to cell phones. And even when it does, it will be restricted to urban areas. T-Mobile, on the other hand, will take a little longer, with an estimated 3G launch in 2007.

Sony Ericsson K610i

2006-02-17T05:45:00.000-08:00

Phone type: Triband
Networks: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Connectivity options: 3G, GPRS, WAP, Java, Bluetooth, USB
Weight w/battery: 92 g
Max. talktime (in hours): 7 hours
Max. standby time (in hours): 400 hours
Additional functions: Push email (P-IMAP); modem; file manager; USB 2.0 mass storage drive; RSS feeds; NetFront browser
Expected: Q2 2006

Asia finally gets date with BenQ-Siemens

2006-01-23T19:30:00.000-08:00

Goodbye Siemens, hello BenQ-Siemens
Ready or not, BenQ-Siemens is now official. Coming three days after its global announcement, the company has finally confirmed dates for the rollout of its phones in Asia. BenQ Asia Pacific Corp's vice president Philip Newton also revealed at today's press launch that customers can expect 30 percent of BenQ Mobile's portfolio to comprise 3G-based phones, with every three out of four products featuring a music player or FM radio, and every second phone offering at least a 1.3-megapixel camera. However, first up will be the final two Siemens-branded mobiles, the SL75 and S75, coming out in late January, followed by BenQ's S500 a month later. Handsets appearing under the joint marque--the Sony Ericsson-looking S88, the S68 and 3G-capable RAZR-like EF81--will make an appearance in Asia only between February and April. When asked how the company would create a clearly differentiated product proposition in a highly competitive and saturated market, Newton would say only that there will be "a lot of surprising adaptations to the mobile phones in the next 12 months", with "unique features and innovations that our customers are looking for". Newton also added that BenQ Mobile will adopt a "holistic approach to service marketing where customers can access information on warranty issues, product updates, etc., 24/7 online". To date, Siemens has two service centers in Singapore, which will now come under the joint brand name. The takeover of Siemens AG's Mobile Devices Business has certainly given Taiwan-based BenQ an instant leg up to becoming the world's fourth-largest handset maker. As BenQ Corp's CEO KY Lee explained of the acquisition: "BenQ had to sieze the opportunity afforded by Siemens to reach a scale that would otherwise take seven to eight years to achieve." Newton sees the move as complementary: "Our strengths were the same as their weaknesses, and their strengths were the same as our weaknesses." So can this newcomer follow the same path successfully carved out by another earlier partnership, Sony Ericsson? Only time will tell. But as far as ambitions go, BenQ Mobile has outlined its 2006 growth strategy, at least for Singapore, to be a Top 5 vendor in mobiles with a 5 percent market share, growing to Top 3 with a 10 percent share by the end of 2007.

Samsung to Introduce New YP-Z5 Flash Player at CES 2006

2006-01-19T09:27:00.000-08:00

Samsung will be introducing their new YP-Z5 flash-based audio player at the 2006 CES convention in Las Vegas 2 weeks ago.The YP-Z5 will be available in both 2GB and 4GB capacities, and will feature a 1.8" LCD display, MP3 and WMA audio playback, JPEG photo viewing, DNSe Digital Natural Sound Engine 3D audio processing, and a 38-hour Li-ion battery.The YP-Z5 is expected to launch in February 2006 and retail for $249 USD (4GB) and $199 USD (2GB).

Samsung's New 4GB SGH-i300x Musicphone

2006-01-18T20:03:00.000-08:00

Samsung has announced an update to its SGH-i300 "Super Musicphone" - increasing the storage capacity of the built-in HDD from 3GB to 4GB.The SGH-i300x shares the same design and features as its predecessor - tri-band GSM, 1.3MP camera w/flash, QVGA TFT LCD display, MPEG-4 / H.263 / H.264 / WMV video recording and playback, MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / WMA / ASF / WAV / WMA audio playback, 3.5mm earphone jack, stereo Bluetooth, MS Office / PDF Picsel viewer, Bluetooth / USB / IrDA connectivity, flight mode, microSD storage, and running Windows Mobile for Smartphones. I think this phone is really cool as I am Samsung Mobile Phone Supporter. This is because I found that Samsung is a perfecr business phone for all businessman or sales person if you are not looking for a bulky PDA phone.

4GB SDCard

2006-01-18T06:32:00.000-08:00

With this SD card, you can download more Mp3 or movie to your PDA phone or take more pictures with your love one during the vacation. It support the digital cameras, PDA phones, DVs and printers as stated below:-

DSC
SAMSUNG D4000
SAMSUNG Digimax V4000
UMAX ASTRAOIX 590
CANON IXUS40
CANON IXY55
CANON 700
CANON PowerShot SD 400
CANON PowerShot SD 500
CANON IXY Digital 55
CANON IXY Digital 600
KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE X31
Nikon Coolpix S1
Nikon D50

DV
DIGILIFE V4
MUSTEK DV-4000
MUSTEK DV-3500

PDA
ETEN M500
Mio 138
Mio 168
Mio 169
Mio 201
Mio 269plus
Mio 700
Mio Magellan RoadMate800
Mio Medion MDPNA150
HP iPAQ 6515

Printer
HP Office Jet 7410
HP Photosmart 385
HP Photosmart 2410
HP Photosmart 7450
HP Photosmart 8250
HP Photosmart 2610/2710
HP Photosmart 3110/3310
HP PSC 1610
HP PSC 2210

iCar

2006-01-18T06:09:00.000-08:00

A typical scenario for exploiting HTI-BT800’s unique and superior features is this: when you drive to your office, home, or a shopping mall, you insert the headset unit into the speaker-equipped base of HTI-BT800, and start to make or answer phone calls wirelessly by taking advantage of HTI-BT800’carkit/speakerphone functions. After you reach your destination, you pull the headset unit out of the speaker-equipped base, wear it on your ear, and start to enjoy the mobility and superior sound quality that a high-end Bluetooth headset could offer.
This is another gadget that I found it's very useful for every driver. I believe it will reduce the accident cases on the road.

Bluespoon 5G

2006-01-18T06:02:00.000-08:00

Hey, this is the most smallest and lightest headset in the world.
Bluespoon™ 5G is a small and discrete Bluetooth headset with a weight of 5.85 grams. It is 30 mm long and 17 mm wide. Bluespoon™ 5G is designed to be used both for the right and left ear. It has a talk time of about 2 hours and up to 100 hours standby time. Bluespoon™ 5G is a high quality headset, supporting headset and handsfree profile, making it compatible with all Bluetooth cellular phones on the market.

Backup-Pal -Your Cell-Phonebook Is Now BACKED UP!

2006-01-18T05:56:00.000-08:00

Backup-Pal (Patent-Pending) is the first easy-to-use, cellular phonebook back-up solution that does NOT require the use of a PC. This portable, wireless accessory connects to a user’s cellular phone and at the touch of a button makes a permanent back-up copy of the stored contact information. Restoring information is just as easy – simply attach Backup-Pal to virtually any cellular phone and click “restore”. The device makes backing-up and transferring information between phones a snap!!! Backup-Pal: a simple, portable, and innovative device that backs up cellular phone data at the touch of a button.
I found this is interesting. With this gadget which means that most of the phone users won't be headache whenever they want to change a new mobile phone.

E-TEN M600

2006-01-01T23:54:00.000-08:00

The perfect combination of wireless technology and style
A perfect combination of wireless technology and style, the M600 continues the E-TEN tradition of international award winning design concepts first introduced on the M500 model in Q1, 2005.
The M600 featuring built-in Wireless LAN technology is the smallest wireless LAN PDA available with a phone function. The compact M600 unit supports a 2.8" 65, 536-color QVGA screen, a Samsung S 3C 2440 400MHz processor, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, GPRS/GSM - Quad-Band, a 1.3 Mega pixel built-in camera with enhanced brightness and white balance controls for improved imaging performance, Bluetooth Version 1.2, Skype peer-to-peer telephony and a 1440mAh Li-ion long-life battery.
The M600 runs on the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, the latest version of Microsoft's Windows Mobile software platform. This new, state-of-the-art device offers users greater productivity and more appealing entertainment choices through enhanced, integrated multimedia options and an upgraded Mobile Office suite. Built-in Wireless LAN technology, allows M600 users to connect with all of their contacts through Skype telephony anytime or anywhere they can access a Wireless LAN connection. With the M600, you can be connected to every corner of the world in the least expensive way.

My hubby likes this phone very much. We saw it in the PC fair last year at KLCC with the promotion price RM2488

Dopod 900

2006-01-01T23:37:00.000-08:00

The new Tri Band (850/900/1800/1900) Super Mini Notebook Dopod 900 with its comprehensive connectivity options (3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPRS) is an obvious choice for business users and frequent travellers. Powered by Windows Mobile 5.0, the Dopod 900 packs a complete suite of applications – Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Internet access and push emails – to give mobile information workers access to critical business information while on-the-go. The QWERTY keypad enables easy input while saving on the need to purchase an external keyboard and the large 3.6-in VGA (640 x 480) screen makes it a joy to use.
This super mini notebook is also equally adept at play. The 1.3 Mega-pixel camera, equipped with a built-in photo-light, captures both still images and video. Coupled with this, the Dopod 900 has an ability to play a host of video and audio formats, including MP3 that makes the Dopod 900 a formidable entertainment center. An Intel 520 MHz processor, no slouch by any standards, is at the heart of the Dopod 900. The external storage options (MMC/SD/SDIO) extend functionality in both real-time practicality and back-up or archival purposes.

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Sony's PlayStation 3 Coming in Spring 2006

2006-01-01T23:15:00.000-08:00

The first of the big E3 announcements came this afternoon--and it was a big one. At a bash hosted on Sony's Culver City studio lot, Sony Computer Entertainment formally announced details about its next highly anticipated console, the PlayStation 3. The original PlayStation launched in 1994, followed by the PlayStation 2 in 2000, and the PlayStation Portable in 2004.
The PlayStation 3 (shown below) will be backwards-compatible with both original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games.

The PlayStation 3's CPU is a 3.2-GHz Cell processor jointly developed by IBM, Sony Group, and Toshiba. The console will have 512KB of L2 cache, and it comes with 256MB of main memory (up from a mere 32MB on the PS2) and 256MB of GDDR3 VRAM (video memory). It will also have NVidia's RSX Reality Synthesizer, which Sony says has the power of two of NVidia's top-of-the-line gaming cards, the NVidia 6800 Ultra graphics card.
The improved graphics power should provide smoother, more realistic gameplay, since the unit will be able to more efficiently handle high-resolution, high-polygon graphics.
The PS3 is going to support the highest hi-def display resolution of 1080p, on up to two HD screens. Other inputs include: 6 USB 2.0 ports, SPDIF audio, two HDMI ports, and memory card slots (for Memory Stick, SD, and CompactFlash media).
Sony is stocking the PS3 with ample connectivity, too. The unit will have gigabit ethernet, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b and g, and Bluetooth wireless. The myriad of connection options means you should be able to connect your way--for example, you'll be able to use up to 7 Bluetooth wireless controllers simultaneously, do video communication via the Internet, or use peer-to-peer networking so connected PS3s can talk to one another. Here's a closeup of the controller:

As expected, Sony also announced that the new console will support the Blu-ray Disc format--including that format's BD-ROM (read only), BD-R (write-once), and BD-RE (rewritable) discs. Blu-ray can store a maximum of 54GB on a dual-layer disc, enabling delivery of hours of entertainment content in full high-definition (HD) quality. Other supported optical formats: SACD, DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM, Audio CDs, and Dual-Disc.
In this event, Sony announced a slew of PS3 games--including Final Fantasy XII, Grand Turismo, and Fight Night 3. Sony says the PS3 and the new-generation of PS3 software will be available in Spring 2006.
It sounds great. Let's have a look in this coming spring.

The Mobile Phone for Dogs is Coming 2006

2005-12-24T10:41:00.000-08:00

PetsMobility is reading their mobile phone for pets and it is scheduled to hit stores by March 2006.
Now that every family member has a mobile phone it was obvious that the dog is next. The PetCell appeared already earlier this year as a concept.
Wired News has now more details about the first cell phone for dogs.
The PetCell supports GPS and A-GPS (assisted GPS) to locate and track the dog. Of course owners can call their dog and tell them to come home or else there is no watching TV tonight.

10 most popular Asian phones

2005-12-22T07:34:00.000-08:00

Results are based on reader and telephone polls conducted with various retailers in Singapore.
1. Sony Ericsson K750i

The good: Sleek design; great display; user-friendly controls; speedy interface; excellent camera and music functions; hot-swappable memory expansion; solid battery life.
The bad: Flimsy upper row of soft keys; small joystick; fairly long loading times.
The bottom line: It doesn't have 3G or the kitchen sink, but the K750i packs just about everything you could demand from a high-end camera phone.

2. Motorola Razr V3

The good: Striking design; e-mail support; beautiful display; Bluetooth; speakerphone; world phone.
The bad: Video playback only; volume a bit low.
The bottom line: More than just a pretty face, the Motorola Razr V3 backs up its radical design with solid features and excellent performance.

3. Sony Ericsson W800i

The good: Admirable call quality; simple design; user-friendly interface; high-quality MP3 player with FM radio; Bluetooth and infrared port; speakerphone; 2-megapixel camera; world phone.
The bad: Slippery, small keypad buttons; small phone book; poorly located headset jack; users can't listen to music through Bluetooth headphones; accepts Sony's proprietary Memory Stick only.
The bottom line: Its design may not be particularly flashy, but the Sony Ericsson W800i Walkman phone elegantly combines its calling and multimedia features into a powerful device.

4. Nokia N70

The good: Classy design for a smart phone; 2-megapixel camera; RS-MMC expansion slot; strong productivity applications; FM tuner; multiple connectivity options.
The bad: Matte surface is slightly prone to scratches; minuscule keys; slow PC synchronization.
The bottom line: A worthy successor to the Nokia 6680, the N70 comes with a strong suite of PIM and multimedia applications that make it a good PDA-phone alternative for mobile professionals.

5. Nokia 6030

The good: Simple design; FM radio; affordable price; speakerphone function.
The bad: Minimal set of features; no connectivity (except GPRS); dual band.
The bottom line: There is little more to this phone besides the most basic handset features. It is essentially just a device for making calls with a touch of class in its look.

6. Nokia 6021

Based on the Series 40 user interface, the triband Nokia 6021 offers a minimalistic set of features that includes Bluetooth, push to talk (depending on the service provider), MMS, e-mail viewing, and an integrated xHTML browser. As with the other Nokia 60xx-series handsets, the key attraction of the phone is its affordable price.

7. Sony Ericsson W550i

Sporting the trademark bright orange exterior, the Sony Ericsson W550i Walkman phone is equipped with several functions similar to its candy-bar W800i predecessor, including dedicated music buttons, an FM tuner, video and still-image capture, and Bluetooth connectivity. Adding to the whole mobile entertainment experience are new features such as advanced 3D gaming support, interchangeable covers, and a whopping 256MB of onboard memory that lets you store more than 70 songs.

8. Motorola Razr V3 (Magenta)

For more information on the Motorola Razr V3 (Magenta), please see the Motorola line-show feature.

9. Nokia 3230

The good: Huge display; speedy user interface; powerful speakers.
The bad: Photo-capture capabilities lag; uneven build; rigid menu soft keys.
The bottom line: The 3230 offers a reasonable choice for those looking for a decent smart phone, but its design blemishes its potential.

10. Samsung SGH-D600

The good: Decent 2-megapixel shots; TV output; Bluetooth printing with PictBridge; bright and colourful display; quadband.
The bad: Poor resolution when outputting video; slightly larger than the D500; display is a fingerprint magnet.
The bottom line: The D600 could be mistaken as the D500's identical twin, but under the hood Samsung has bumped up the camera resolution, increased the quality of the screen, and tweaked the phone's array of features, making a great phone even better. Video output, although innovative, will leave some disappointed.

Samsung 7-megapixel SCH-V770 phone

2005-12-22T02:57:00.001-08:00

Samsung is once again leaving its rivals eating dust as the Korean chaebol took the lid off its 7-megapixel camera-phone at CeBIT, Hannover. The SCH-V770 is more prosumer cam than phone, with a 3x optical lens, 5x digital zoom, autofocus, advanced flash, shutter speed controller and auto exposure lock. There's even an option to add on a wide-angle or telephoto lens (hopefully with optical stabilizer), as well as view images or video on your telly. No word on what the expansion options are, though we know there's 32MB of memory onboard. To keep up with all that fire power, there's a 16 million color QVGA TFD-LCD display and just about every kind of frills you probably won't use. We reckon this is going to be hell on battery life, not to mention that this is probably one heavyweight monster. And we don't mean features. (image courtesy of Samsung)
Availability: Likely Korea
Device: Camera-phone
Basic specs: 1/1.8-inch type CCD image sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 5x digital zoom, flash, manual focus control, 32MB internal memory, business card reader, MPp3 player, onboard Adobe Photoshop, digital power amplifier

Top 5 camera-phones

2005-12-22T02:57:00.000-08:00

Mitsubishi M900
The good: Excellent display; crisp MP3 playback; miniSD slot; strong camera function.

The bad: Slow interface; poor music implementation; no Bluetooth.

The bottom line: This Japanese mobile manages to stand tall and proud among the big boys with its stellar offering of music and photo capabilities.

Sony Ericsson S700i
The good: High-resolution 262K-color TFT; well-implemented megapixel camera; MP3 player and radio; Bluetooth and infrared connectivity; expansion slot; outstanding battery life.

The bad: Bulky; pricey.

The bottom line: For those looking for a feature-laden camera-phone that snaps quality pictures and entertains with music, there's no better choice than the S700i currently.

Nokia 6630

The good: Sharp display; strong 3G performance; supports both EDGE and WCDMA; triband; MP3, AAC playback and ringtones; RS-MMC slot.

The bad: Short battery life; no secondary camera; soft speakerphone; older RS-MMC cards incompatible.

The bottom line: The 6630 is the current pick of Nokia's 3G line-up, though its flaws prevent it from reaching new mobile heights.

Motorola E1000

The good: Hip design; strong 3G and multimedia capabilities.

The bad: Bulky; no infrared; small internal memory; poor battery life.

The bottom line: The Motorola E1000 is a futuristic mobile jam-packed with features and 3G goodness.

Pantech GI100

The good: Fingerprint recognition technology; 1.3 megapixel camera; strong multimedia offering.

The bad: Dualband; no infrared; lacks Bluetooth.

The bottom line: A comprehensive feature set is marred by this phone’s lack of triband and mediocre connectivity.

i-care Kid's Mobile Phone

2005-12-22T02:56:00.001-08:00

Launched in Taiwan last month, this bear-shaped phone is clearly designed with kids in mind. Up to six preset speed dials can be configured on the triband handset which comes without a display or keypad to keep its functions to a minimum. i-care also claims that this phone passed major drop tests and is rated well below the international average SAR value of 1.6W/kg. It is believed that the company is in discussions with local providers to bring the handset to Singapore.

Sony Ericsson fires opening salvo

2005-12-22T02:56:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson Z520i:
Positioned as a phone for fashion-conscious young women, this quadband comes with exchangeable shells.

Sony Ericsson "Walkman" W600

2005-12-22T02:55:00.000-08:00

While the rest of Asia will be looking forward to the Walkman-labeled W800i in Q3, our North American neighbors will be getting the W600 in Q4. This newer sibling sports the same metallic orange outfit and features, but bears far more resemblance to its swivel playmate, the S600i, which the global media had an eyeful of on Monday's press launch in Singapore. Too bad the W600 (correction: it's W600, not W800) won't be getting an expansion slot.
Availability: Only North America, Q4 2005
Device:: Mobile phone
Basic specs: 256MB internal memory, MP3 and AAC support, standard 1/8th-inch stereo headphone jack, FM tuner, 1.8-inch 220 x 176 pixel 262k color display, 1.3-megapixel camera, stereo speakers, Bluetooth, triband, EDGE support

CVS One-Time-Use Video Camcorder

2005-12-22T02:54:00.001-08:00

20/06/2005
If there's ever an opportunity for Singapore's own Funniest Videos, that could just happen should the disposable video camera head this way. Already out in the US, the one-time-use camcorder sports just three buttons, and saves images onto an internal memory. There's no zoom and playback is limited to the last clip recorded. Plus users have to fork out an ouch-worthy US$12.95 to process the 20-minute footage onto DVDs. But at a fraction of what digital camcorders can cost, this could birth a generation of budding Steven Spielbergs, or even Eric Khoos, on a budget.
Device: Disposal video cameras
Basic specs: About 142g, 1.4-inch color playback screen, three control buttons including playback and delete, 20 minutes of video and audio

SGH-E330C

2005-12-22T02:54:00.000-08:00

Intenna Clamshell
Characterised by smooth curves and refined lines, the phone features a powerful built-in antenna within its elegant clamshell casing for enhanced ergonomic comfort.

Compact and Light
Trim and slim at 85g, the SGH-E330C's compact dimensions (87.6 x 46 x 23.5mm), sleek contours and round shape make it a comfortable fit anywhere – be it your pocket, purse or palm.

VGA Camera with Flash
Take more vivid mobile snapshots in all conditions. With real flash and 5x digital zoom, the SGH-E330C's high-resolution VGA camera lets you capture special moments on the go with greater clarity and flexibility. You can also customise your photos with one of fifteen fun frames or five photo effects. Then save your images as wallpapers or send them off to friends and family to share the moment.

Photo Caller ID
Get personal with photo caller ID. Make receiving calls more fun by assigning faces to your contacts. That way, you'll know who's calling with just one look at the external display.

65,536 Colour Screen
Be mesmerised by the brilliant burst of 65, 536 colours. Catch a glimpse of the spectacular sight from the phone's 96x96 pixel, external display or flip up for a full view on its 128x160 pixel, internal screen. You'll marvel as images and visuals spring forth to life.

40-Chord Polyphonic Ringtones
Immerse yourself in the symphony of sound. With 40-chord polyphonic ringtones, the SGH-E330C delivers truer-to-life melodies that'll delight your senses and take you to an all new high. Truly enchanting!

Enhanced Voice Clarity
Leading the revolution in sound technology, SAMSUNG takes your call closer to perfection. The SGH-E330C's enhanced voice clarity function automatically adjusts the volume above ambient sounds in the surrounding. So your conversations will resonate loud and clear wherever you are.

Loud speaker
The integrated speakerphone incorporates state-of-the-art echo cancellation technology along with noise cancellation and voice clarity functions to let you speak more freely on the move or in the car. They'll never know you set it down.

MMS
When text alone doesn't quite say it all, express yourself with MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). The SGH-E330C lets you send multimedia messages with text, voice, music, and even images of up to 95KB per message to other MMS capable mobiles.

WAP 2.0
Enjoy wireless connectivity wherever you roam with WAP. This WAP 2.0 enabled phone lets you connect to a world of information in a flash. Access your homepage, favorites and settings, or the latest weather forecasts, stock performances and sports scores – it's all in your hand.

Personal Organizer
Stay on top of the action with the SGH-E330C's integrated personal organizer. Plan ahead of schedule for maximum productivity with useful tools such as calendar, scheduler, memo, to-do list, or create personal recordings with the in-built voice recorder. Other functions also include world-time clock, alarm clock, stop watch, calculator and metrix conversion.

Pack more power into your mobile lifestyle with Java™. The SGH-E330C lets you download Java™ applications and games for more fun and functionality. Stay entertained every moment with embedded games like SnowBallFight and BubbleSmile, or download new adventures, with up to 3MB of storage capacity for all the games that you crave.

Sony Ericsson J300i

2005-12-22T02:53:00.001-08:00

Measuring 99.1 x 42.6 x 18.2 mm, the Sony Ericsson J300i includes a media player, 3D graphic games and a 12 MB internal memory. The J300i comes with a 128 x 128 pixel 16-bit display, and also includes support for GPRS, MMS, WAP 2.0 and instant messaging. This entry-level handset features include MP3/AAC playback, voice dialing. J300i owners will be offered a free download of Gameloft's Rayman 3.

The Sony Ericsson J300i will operate on GSM 900/1800 MHz networks, and will be available in the second quarter of 2005.

Sony Ericsson W800i

2005-12-22T02:53:00.000-08:00

New Model - Coming Soon

Music player
34 MB memory
FM radio
2 megapixel camera
Screen
176x220 pixel
Color LCD 262K
Sound
Polyphonic Sounds 40 voices
Memory
34MB memory
Network
GSM 1800
GSM 1900
GSM 900
Available Colors
Smooth White
Sizes
100 x 46 x 20.5 mm
3.9 x 1.8 x .8 inches

Have your music with you wherever you are. One press on the music button to start your music player, choose your song or playlist and enjoy. Getting your music into your mobile is easy – W800i comes with CD ripping software. Move your favorite songs to your mobile. Quick and easy. Drag and drop.

In addition, you have a 2 megapixel camera for quality images and video record when you want to catch some action.

Sony Ericsson K750i

2005-12-22T02:52:00.000-08:00

2 megapixel camera
Auto-focus
Photo Light
Video Recorder
Music Player

Shoot, store and share – power imaging Open the K750i digital camera lens cover and you’re ready to capture that special moment. Your K750i mobile phone is a digital camera with excellent picture quality. And when you want to catch some action, this phone takes video too. The K750i camera controls are very similar to popular digital cameras. The K750i comes with easy-to-use image editing PC software. Create multiple photo albums, add effects, send email with impressive images to anywhere in the world.
The K750i also has a fully featured digital music player - your music in your mobile.

SAMSUNG SGH-D500C WINS GSM ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BEST MOBILE HANDSET 2005

2005-12-22T02:51:00.000-08:00

SGH-D500C

Built-in 96MB dynamic memory - all the space you need
With 96MB memory, the SGH-D500C has the capacity to save, send and receive data, whether it's for MMS, ringtones or games. You can either save up to 1,000 megapixel photos, up to 60 minutes of video/speech recording, up to 20MP3 songs.
Perfect connectivity for successful business
Synchronize your data, pictures and video clips with the SGH-D500C in seconds. Bluetooth^TM USB and SyncML DS make it easy to connect to other phones, PDAs, laptops, PCs, printers and, of course, to Samsung's Bluetooth^TM accessories.
The mobile phone for every situation
With the SGH-D500C e-mail client, you can take your office with you wherever you go. The 1.3-megapixel camera with a LED flash takes brilliant pictures and video clips that are great to watch on the incredible 1.9" 262,144-colour TFT-LCD display.
Set your hands free with Samsung Bluetooth accessories
With the optional Bluetooth^TM headset and the Bluetooth^TM car kit from Samsung, you can converse hands free, enabling you to stay connected anywhere, anytime, and in any situation

SGH-E630C

2005-12-22T02:49:00.000-08:00

SGH-E630C
Slim Slide-Up
Forge new frontiers with the SGH-E630C, the ultra-slim slide-up camera phone from Samsung. Lightweight and lean at 82g, this 85 x 43 x 22mm mobile sensation sets the standards in mobile performance with its smooth moves and advanced capabilities.
VGA Camera with built-in Flash
Every moment is a photo opportunity with SGH-E630C's high-resolution (640 x 430 pixel) VGA camera. Equipped with LED flash and 4x digital zoom, the integrated camera lets you shoot with incredible versatility and clarity, even at night! Take self-portrait shots with greater ease with a mini-mirror to guide your hand. Then jazz up your photos with the funky frames and photo effects for some fun and laughs.
65,536 Colour TFT Screen
View your world in vivid colour with SGH-E630C. Thrill your senses as the high resolution (128 x 160 pixels), 65,536 colour TFT screen brings images to life for a stunning visual experience.
Voice Clarity
Experience sound in crisp perfection with Samsung's Voice Clarity function. Using innovative sound technology, the SGH-E630C intuitively senses distractions in the background and adjusts the clarity and volume to make incoming calls more audible.
Speakerphone
When it comes to caller identification, one glance tells it all. With photo caller ID, the SGH-E630C lets you attach pictures to your contacts for a personal touch.
Melody Composer
Create your signature ringtones with the phone's integrated melody composer. With SGH-E630C, you can compose own tunes using different instruments and backgrounds including Dance, Jazz, Latin, Pop or Reggae. Let your creativity resound!
Java
Unleash the full power of your mobile with JAVA. Add more pep and pleasure into your mobile life by downloading applications and games from the worldwide web. Or thrill yourself with built-in games like Snowball Fight and Bubble Smile.
64-chord polyphonic Ringtones
Experience the splendour of sound with SGH-E630C. The phone's 64 polyphonic ringtones delivers richer and more refined melodies for your listening pleasure. With 18MB of shared memory, you can download your favourite tunes from Samsung's Fun Club. Experience a mobile concert on the go with Samsung.