Emporia targets elderly with new handsets
March 5, 2010
Emporia of Austria has released new cellphones which target the elderly, making certain that they are simple to use and will not cause any unnecessary confusion. that has resulted in large buttons as well as a must-have - we're talking about big text displays here alongside hearing aid compatibility. The Emporia Solid is more rugged than normal, sporting the ability to shrug off short drops as well as being water- and dirt-resistant. As for the Emporia Elegance, that one is a wee bit more classy with a similar 1.8" OLED display, hearing aid compatibility mode, SMS support, a car charger and belt clip. Expect the Emporia Solid and Elegance to retail for €199 and €129, respectively.
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Richard Solo offers flashlight and laser pointer in one device
March 5, 2010
Richard Solo is back with a brand new backup battery for your iPhone 3G/3GS or iPod touch, where that one not only offers a lifeline when you are in the middle of nowhere, it plus sports a flashlight for you to find your way around at night as well as a laser pointer just in case you want to assemble a presentation in the middle of nowhere (or target an animal while you're on a hunt). The charger holds ample juice for one full charge and a wee bit more, where the $70 price point comes with a USB charger, USB car charger and wall charger as well.
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LG GD910 watch phone redesigned
March 3, 2010
LG's GD910 watch phone caused quite a stir when it was first revealed to the masses, but that instance round someone spotted a subtly redesigned version of the £500 timepiece, where it comes with a wee bit more curves alongside a new logo placement that is on top instead of being at the bottom of the display. No concept on whether the changes were just cosmetic or there is more than meets the eye, although we do keep our fingers crossed that it is the latter.
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Lenovo X201 now available
February 23, 2010
We brought you word on the Lenovo X201 leak a few days ago, and the notebook is finally official - the full size X201 is more than capable of stashing away a dual-core 2.66GHz Core i7 processor within its chassis, alongside the other lesser options of 2.4GHz and 2.53GHz Core i5 chips. In addition, the fingerprint reader is now slightly smarter than normal, letting users users sign in or take secure actions as well as starting up and login using just one gesture. Continuously powered USB ports additionally help as you will be able to juice up other devices while the system is sleeping or turned off. The Lenovo X201 is tipped to retail from $1,199 upwards depending on the type of stuff you want inside. What you see above is the tablet version which costs a wee bit more.
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MSI CR720 notebook
February 1, 2010
MSI has rolled out its latest CR720 notebook which will utilize the latest Intel processors while running on the Intel HM55 chipset. Based on the Arrandale platform complete with integrated graphics, you get a rather massive 17.3" LED-backlit LCD display with a movie-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio, where a 6-cell battery helps to keep things moving. It won't weigh more than 3kgs, making that more suitable for a desktop replacement unit instead of toting one around the showfloor as your shoulder would probably go first. Other signature MSI aesthetics include a chiclet keyboard and seamless touchpad, where you will get Windows 7 Home Premium as the operating system of choice, up to 4GB RAM, a maximum of 500GB of hard drive space and Wi-Fi N with Bluetooth connectivity. No word on pricing though, so we'll have to wait a wee bit longer before something official is announced.
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Haleron Mini Swordfish smartbook ships
January 28, 2010
Haleron enters the smartbook fray with the Mini Swordfish, where that ARM-powered 7" device looks more or less like a minor update to the Mio Smartbook Haleron which was unveiled to the masses in 2009. The processor is a wee bit faster at 300Mhz, while the price sees a drop to $149 which will net you the following specifications in pink, green, red, black and silver colors.
- 300MHz VIA ARM 9-based 32-bit processor
- 7" TFT LCD display
- Windows CE 6.0 OS (Add $15 for Linux and $55 for Windows XP)
- 128MB RAM
- 1GB flash storage
- 802.11b/g WiFi, 10/100 LAN, optional 3G USB modem connectivity
- Mic, headphone, three USB 2.0 ports, SD memory card slot
- Up to 8 hour battery life
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TouchPro 2 and Dash phones get Windows Mobile 6.5 update
January 22, 2010
It might be a wee bit too late to the scene, but both the TouchPro 2 and Dash smartphones are finally getting their Windows Mobile 6.5 update, which is a jump from the Windows Mobile 6.1 that came with the handset. There is nothing quite like making certain your hardware remains updated with the latest firmware, so the availability of Windows Mobile 6.5 on both devices ought to invent owners scramble for that update ASAP. Of course, it is always good to perform a backup of your device's info before proceeding with any update, official or otherwise. Anyone given it a go, and how did you find the experience?
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