by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
Research In Motion seem to be having a bad time of it lately as the maker of the BlackBerry smartphone has dropped the most in almost eight years in Nasdaq trading due to the competition from the Apple iPhone 3G curbing its profit forecast for the second quarter in a row.
Analyst with Toronto based Canaccord, Peter Misek, says: “the gross margin is a nightmare, we certainly didn’t expect that.”
Research In Motion has said earnings will be 0.89 cents to 0.97 cents a share in the third quarter, this is due to costs of building further advanced mobile phones and selling them at lower prices.
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
Do you want an iPhone that isn?t an iPhone? This is probably the closes clone of the iPhone available, the HiPhone T32 or CECT T32 or even the Daxian X999, whatever it?s called it?s one close rip-off of the Apple iPhone.
The CECT T32 iPhone clone runs Windows Mobile 6.0, and incorporates GPS, Wi-Fi, Web browsing, email, text, MP3, MP4, video cam and digital camera, ebook reader, etc. etc, virtually everything the iPhone has the CECT T32 iPhone clone has well, cloned.
And where would one be able to purchase such a close iPhone clone? Take a look here.
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
Well it’s finally Friday, so you might as well start planning how you want to spend your evening. Be it alone in peace or having a bunch of friends over this Tahiti Maragaritaville Frozen Drink Machine could come in handy to help you unwind. It doesn’t just create something in one large container either, instead you get 3 hefty sized mugs filled. It has six different preprogrammed drinks, so you won’t have to guess how much of everything to put in. Which would come in handy when you’ve had too many margaritas.
It can also create healthy smoothies for the next morning, if you need something like that to bounce back from your night of alcohol. It also has a rotating ice hopper that puts shaved ice into each of the mixing jars. Each of those mixing jars are 24oz. The big down side is that this is a little bit expensive, since it is such a nice machine. It will end up costing you $599.
Source: Gizmodiva
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
Now here?s an interesting bit of news for all prospective UK Android buyers; apparently T-Mobile will be placing a 3GB cap on monthly data downloads with the G1 mobile phone when it launches in the UK come November.
At the New York launch, T-Mobile said there would be a 1GB cap in the US, and then is reduced to 50Kbits/sec, that?s roughly in line with the old time dial-up modem speeds.
T-Mob then lifted what they named the ?1GB soft limit? form their fair use policy, and didn?t say anything about it being replaced.
A London based T-Mobile spokesperson said about the 3GB limit: “If you exceed that you won’t be charged initially but if you continue the heavy usage you may get a charge from a T-Mobile representative suggesting that you upgrade your account.”
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
A bit of news for all you Palm Treo Pro lovers out there; if you?ve pre-ordered the Palm Treo Pro you?ll be pleased to know the smartphone is now shipping with Palm?s online store showing stock availability.
The latest from Palm, the Treo Pro runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition, with Outlook email with Microsoft Direct Push Technology and HTML support.
While featuring a Qualcomm MSM7201 400MHz processor, 320×320 transflective colour TFT touch-screen, Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g with WPA, WPA2, and 801.1x authentication, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and is available unlocked from the Palm website for $549.00.
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
Nearly everyone has a mobile phone and therefore needs a mobile phone charger, and let?s face it how many actually misplace their original charger?
So how about the Connectland?s USB Multi-Cellular Phone Charger? Compared to other mobile phone chargers the Connectland?s USB Multi-Cellular Phone Charger is minuscule yet mighty.
Connectland?s USB Multi-Cellular Phone Charger from Brando has eight connectors that fit into mobile phones like Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia, and Motorola ect, and Brando also throw in a ?foam rubber? to keep the charger safe whilst travelling.
Connectland?s USB Multi-Cellular Phone Charger is at Brando with a price of $18.00 US.
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
The Haptic 2 mobile handset from Samsung looks to be one heavy large beast of a brick, but other than appearing to be overly large, Samsung?s latest full-screen mobile phone resembles its Korean twin the Samsung Omnia i900.
The Samsung Haptic 2 obviously is the follow up to the original Samsung Haptic, and features 4GB (SCH-W550 or SPH-W5500, about $600) or 16GB (SCH-W555, about $690) of storage, DMB television, improved 3.2 inch touch-screen, integrated mobile banking, and an updated TouchWiz UI.
Samsung has also beefed up the included widgets from the original 15 to a cool 50, and added user defined vibration tones. No word from Sammy yet on availability or price.
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
There is nothing quite like a pint of Guinness after a hard day’s labor, and it is not surprising to see that this dark beer retain its flavor a few centuries after Arthur Guinness brewed his perfect blend with little or no change over time. If you happen to love all things Guinness, take note that Neiman Marcus? Fantasy Gifts section is offering an Irish Pub sporting Irish artifacts for $250,000, ready to be installed in your home much to the chagrin of the missus. This tap system will offer a year’s supply of Guinness draught, but don’t you go holding parties every weekend or you will find yourself running dry within a couple of months. For 250 grand, you can also gain access to first-class accommodations during your trip to witness the pub in mid-construction.
Source: Elitechoice
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
While most 4-port USB hubs come in their regular, boring rectangular shape, the Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub takes a totally different approach, hooking up your various USB devices using his hands and feet. These ports are all flexible, so you don’t have to worry about extra large connector designs getting in the way of each other. I know I will definitely live out the last moments of William Wallace’s life in the movie Braveheart with the Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub by racking him during those boring moments at the office. This nifty USB gadget is yours for $14.
by Techno Witch on September 26, 2008
A few screens of Research In Motion?s BlackBerry Storm 9500 have come to light that show off the navigation of RIM?s first touch-screen handset.
One would have thought Research In Motion would have come up with something special for the OS of this significant smartphone, but basically they?re kept it to much the same as previous BlackBerrys.
What will probably attract more is the 3.2 megapixel camera and the integrated Rhapsody music store, and pitches it against the Apple iPhone.
The other thing of note is the Vodafone branding which adds them to the carriers list of Verizon, Telus and Bell, as the Storm heads for a Christmas launch.