by Techno Witch on July 20, 2009
If you fancy owning a Verizon Wireless branded RIM BlackBerry Storm now is the time to grab one as due to the BlackBerry Storm2 soon to be hitting Verizon, they have now decided to drop the price on the original handset according to an article on engadget mobile.
Obviously Verizon Wireless is hoping to shift some inventory to make room for the new Storm and so they have lowered the price of the BlackBerry Storm 9530 to $99.99 on contract.
As they say, any reduction is a good reduction so if you fancy some of that SurePress touch screen action then go get it at a reduced price, or you could hold out for the new BlackBerry Storm2 of course.
by Techno Witch on July 20, 2009
Now here we have a bit of nostalgia for you. If you are British and over a certain age you?ll remember the old red K6 public telephone boxes that could be found across the country several years back.
Well if you fancy owning a mobile phone that resembles that nostalgic telephone icon, now?s your chance as Pocket-Lint reports on the London Calling Mobile Phone.
The London Calling Mobile Phone is an actual working unlocked handset that features tri-band GSM, colour display, with SMS and MMS functionality, and with preinstalled ringtones ?Rule Britannia? and ?God Save the Queen.?
The London Calling Mobile Phone commands a price tag of just £58.95 and is ready for pre-order as of now.
by Techno Witch on July 20, 2009
If you had in your possession the new Research In Motion BlackBerry Tour smartphone would you take tools to it and disassemble the handset and put it back together?
No I didn?t think so, but thanks to engadget mobile we can view the new BlackBerry Tour being taken apart and put back together courtesy of a video by GSM Phone Unlocking, who aren?t so shy at ripping a new smartphone apart.
The BlackBerry Tour complete disassembly and reassemble video last for just over five and a half minutes and can be viewed below.
by Techno Witch on July 20, 2009
It would appear there is a new Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM build available with quite some changes to the user interface according to an article posted on 1800pocketpc.
The word is that Microsoft has realised how important finger friendly user interfaces are and have made some good changes to Windows Mobile 6.5.
The reviewer posted a couple of screenshots of Windows Mobile 6.5, the first being Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM 21139.5.0.0 while the 2nd is WM6.5 21925.5.0.60 which shows there are no longer tabs but now incorporates a slider interface.
by Techno Witch on July 19, 2009
This may not come as a surprise as AT&T has already mentioned these two mobile phones would be going on sale as of Sunday, but it is now official as AT&T makes available the Sony Ericsson C905a and the Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman handsets.
The Sony Ericsson C509a with 8 megapixel camera is only available in silver and commands a price tag of $179.99 on a 2 year agreement and after any rebates.
The Sony Ericsson W518a Walkman is available in black only and commands a price tag of $49.99 based on a 2 year agreement and again after any rebates.
by Techno Witch on July 19, 2009
According to an article over on digitoday, mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has now applied for trademarks for Cseries and Xseries which means a new line of possible smartphones are on their way.
The addition of the new Nokia Cseries and Xseries will undoubtedly compliment Nikia?s existing lines the Nseries and E series.
Apparently the new Xseries trademark was applied for in Switzerland and the information was found via the European Union?s Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market database, however, the exact plans for the Nokia Cseries and Xseries is not yet known.
by Techno Witch on July 19, 2009
Blockbuster Inc. will further expand its horizons when it comes to the range of consumer electronics on offer in its stores, as the company has recently unveiled news that they will be selling a netbook as well across a thousand Blockbuster stores throughout the US. These netbooks are targeted to provide consumers with a way to access entertainment regardless of where they are (thought that was already made possible with the iPod many, many moons ago), where the netbook in question would be the Archos 10 developed by none other than the namesake itself, Archos. The Archos 10 will take the best from Archos’ capabilities when it comes to manufacturing quality portable media players, throwing in additional computing power with an emphasis on mobility, connectivity and multi-media capabilities in a single device. All Archos 10 netbooks sold from Blockbuster will come with an embedded link to www.blockbuster.com.
According to Joanne DeLorenzo, vice-president, product for Blockbuster Inc., “Blockbuster strives to provide consumers with convenient access to media entertainment when and where they want it. Enhancing our consumer electronics offerings with an affordably priced netbook that allows customers to access our online rental, retail and download services, whether they’re at home or on the road, is a natural fit.”
Blockbuster has priced the Archos 10 netbook at a mere $299.99, which is considerably cheaper than other netbooks in the market although we will have to take a look at the specifications to see whether the price is justified or not. We do know that the Archos 10 will tip the scales at no more than 2.8 pounds, where it will be powered by an Intel Atom processor, featuring a 10″ ultra-bright LED display, a small keyboard, Wi-Fi connectivity, 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, an integrated webcam, all the while running on Windows XP Home with applications such as Lotus Symphony, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, parental controls, virus protection and multi-media applications all pre-installed for instant out-of-the-box use. Image courtesy of Engadget.
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by Techno Witch on July 19, 2009
Love the DJ scene and want to be one of the top spinners on the world one of these days? Well, if you fall under that category, chances are you would have done your homework on the who’s who in the world of DJing, including all the equipment required to be a top notch deckmeister. Numark is one of those names that crop up time and again if you’re into quality DJ technology as well as equipment, and this time round the company will be offering a new range of tabletop CD turntables which include the NDX200 scratch CD turntable and NDX400 scratch MP3/CD turntable with USB input, where both models will make their official debut held over the weekend at the Summer NAMM Show at the Nashville Convention Center.
Let’s take a closer look at what these two tabletop CD turntables are able to do – the NDX200 is a scratch CD turntable with a heavy, rugged build and a large scratch wheel for comfortable performance. It will boast Numark?s Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology which ensures the music will keep on playing even when vibrations might cause other players to skip, so that the crowd won’t have to grapple with sudden stops in the music whenever you’re spinning. It also comes with seamless looping capability which is useful for creating and integrating loops in instant remixes. You can cook up your very own playlist thanks to single, continuous, and programmable playback, while the fader start feature allows the NDX200 to start playing when the DJ moves the crossfader on a compatible mixer.
As for the NDX400, it comes with all the features and capabilities found on the NDX200 including scratch, alongside throwing in additional key upgrades for your spinning pleasure. It not only does CDs up plays MP3 CDs as well for additional lengthy playback from a single disc. Not only that, you can also store music on your USB flash drive for added flexibility when it comes to toting gyour music around. The NDX400 also boasts advanced braking for vinyl-style startup and stopping of playback, and a reverse mode enables DJs to incorporate special effects. There are three hot cue points to choose from for quick access to key points in the track.
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by Techno Witch on July 19, 2009
Love rocking out on Guitar Hero with your mates on the PS3? Well, there is nothing quite like a carefully crafted gaming peripheral to increase the sense of realism when gaming, and Logitech takes the next step with its Wireless Drum Controller for Sony’s PS3. Officially licensed by Activision Publising for the Guitar Hero franchise, this new gaming device will come with premium drum heads with recessed rims, making it a snap for you to attack those drums just like a professional rock star (or at least, that’s what they want you to think). According to Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech?s director of product marketing for gaming?When you?re ready to experience a new premium drum controller or expand your band, you?ll want to rip on Logitech?s new drum controller. With the Wireless Drum Controller, you can mark time, keep the backbeat, color up your riffs and crash down on the cymbal pads. Joining the Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller, the new Wireless Drum Controller lets you rock out to your favorite songs on the PS3 system.?
The new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller will boast a trio of fully adjustable drum heads and a couple of cymbal pads. Individual pieces can be readily position to fit just about any reach and suit virtually everyone’s playing style for a totally unique playing experience. You get quiet, responsive heads that deliver a lively feel, ensuring you won?t be distracted from the music, all the while being specially designed to let you take advantage of all the latest features of Guitar Hero games.
The main reason behind the recessed rims is to make it easier to score points and avoid accidental rim shots. As for the kick pedal, it relies on a stainless steel surface and an adjustable spring for a highly durable, responsive drumming experience. A couple of AA batteries are said to offer up to 50 hours of gaming time, which ought to be more than enough to drum your heart out without going broke. Expect to see the Logitech Wireless Drum Controller for the PS3 sometime this month onwards for $229.99.
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by Techno Witch on July 19, 2009
Logitech is an old hand when it comes to building computer speakers, and this time round they’re back yet again with a quartet of systems that boast the unique 360-Degree Sound feature, comprising of the Logitech Speaker System Z320, Logitech Speaker System Z323, Logitech Speaker System Z520 and the Logitech Speaker System Z523. These new systems will work great regardless of whether you’re working on a desktop computer or a notebook of Mac and Windows varieties, as the 360-Degree Sound feature (better known as omnidirectional acoustics) are able to create a substantially wider sweet spot which comes in handy if you often move your computer all over the place, where the speaker drivers will face forward and backwards in each satellite, being capable of transmitting sound more consistently over a wider range of space for you to enjoy your music to the maximum regardless of where you are in the room.
Both the Logitech Speaker System Z523 and Logitech Speaker System Z323 are 2.1 Speakers Systems, where the former comes with a couple of sleek satellites and a 6.5″ down-firing subwoofer, capable of delivering deep lows for rich bass which you can literally feel. It pumps out 40 watts (RMS) of power, turning your small apartment into one thumping party in an instant. Convenient on-speaker controls allow you to turn down the volume in a jiffy should your neighbors start to feel irate. As for the Logitech Speaker System Z323, this 30 watts (RMS) of power speakers come with a ported, down-firing subwoofer, where both speaker systems will be equipped with an integrated dual RCA jack and a 3.5mm jack.
As for the Logitech Speaker System Z520 and Logitech Speaker System Z320, these are stylish enough to fill a room with decent audio even when you don’t have enough space in your cramped apartment for a subwoofer. The former will boast an amplified two-way design and 26 watts (RMS) of power, making them suitable for notebooks while the latter can be plugged in virtually anywhere you work with 10 watts (RMS) of sound. You can pick up the Logitech Speaker System Z320, Logitech Speaker System Z323 for $69.99 in August and September respectively, while the Logitech Speaker System Z523 will arrive this month for $99.99 a pop with the Logitech Speaker System Z520 going for $129.99.
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