LG is looking like this years Samsung, well almost. It seems like the company is announcing a new handset every other day. SK Telecom is their latest partner in crime with the release of the LG SV260.
Specs on the device include a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 2-inch LCD display, 512MB of memory, MP3 player, text-to-speech functionality and the usual for overseas phones, an electronic dictionary. Continue ►
Nokia, yet determined to get the n-Gage into the hands of millions, despite Nintendo and Sony seemingly having the portable game segment of the gadgets market on lock, is set to make some sort of announcement during the Game Developer’s Conference.
Last year Nokia really kicked out some nice games for for their mobile platforms and I was quite surprised. Despite not having rampant, runaway, undeniable success, the n-Gage still pushes along. Word is Nokia simply is putting all things n-Gage out to pasture and will let the memory live on through the N-Series. Well, at least it’s a thought.
Sometimes these phones try their hide themselves from the gadget detectives of the web, the Sony Ericsson K550im is the latest to fail at this deception. Changing model names is just not going to be enough Sony Ericsson, not enough. The rumored, but yet to officially be announced phone, has been spotted with branding and ID tags which should limit the recent game of charade Sony Ericsson has been playing. Continue ►
10.1 megapixel point and shoot with a 3x zoom. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 ($300) gets a few perks and is more compact than previous Exilim cameras. At barely an inch thick, Casio seems to have been taking some lessons from Samsung on cramming small spaces. Continue ►
Unless you’ve been living on a moon base, you had to have known that the new operating system from Microsoft is finally here. Celebrate it or hate it, Microsoft Windows Vista ($380) marks the start of a whole new way of computing and using technology to enhance your life. There are several versions of Vista available, but why not just go all out and get the top shelf? - Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition.
The tiny tike of the Apple iPod family now comes in a variety of colors. Still 1GB capacity and the potential to play your music for up to 12 hours, but specs aren’t the focus with the Shuffle, they’re just cute. Cute enough that you now know what you must get for Valentine’s Day. Besides silver, now the iPod shuffle is available in pink, blue, green and orange. Pick up a handful and spread the love. Apple’s iPod shuffle.
Usually content with phone sell overseas, iMate is looking to introduce their smartphones to the US. Spotted in the shadows of the FCC website was the i-Mate KJAR. Quick specs on this yet to be released device include a TI OMAP750 processor, 128MB of ROM, 64MB of RAM and a 2 megapixel camera. Continue ►
Leather and studs…ooh. We like receiving those in tandem whenever we can. BAD Belts lets you show them off together without the risk of getting flagged for indecent exposure, with their studded leather belt. Whipsticthed, complete with a faded finish and a large brass buckle that looks like it’s been hammered away at for 100 years, giving it all types of dents and vintage appeal. $72
Automotive and mobile collaborations are becoming the norm these days. Motorola looks to add another race / exotic car inspired handset to the growing list of devices in this segment, with the Ferrari branded MOTORAZR Maxx V6.
Quick specs on this mobile handset include a 2.2-inch QVGA screen, 2.0 megapixel cam, microSD memory card slot (up to 1GB), HSDPA and of course of the Ferrari stuff (logo, UI, wallpaper , photos, engine noises, etc…). Now, you can say that you have a Ferrari and not be lying through your teeth.
The word on the web is that this render could possibly be the rumored Meizu M8. With all the photoshop and fantasy devices floating around, no on can be sure. However, this all-white iPhone stunt-double is goregeous! Being from Asia it can pose a serious threat to the Apple iPhone if it hits the streets before Apple takes the iPhone to Asia in 2008. Continue ►