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It's not only the battle of two devices it is the battle of two cell phone services providers: Sprint and AT&T. These two phones will be their best and most powerful presenters that they have. iPhone 3G is not out yet but AT&T was successfully selling the previous versions of iPhone for almost a year now. So some people love AT&T and other love Sprint and it's their choice. What we are going to do is compare the features of the two phones. First of all let's do the comparison of the exterior of Samsung Instinct and iPhone. Instinct is made mainly of plastic which is not that neat today; iPhone has pats made of metal and harden glass to prevent it from scratching. As to AT&T vs. Sprint there are some advantages and disadvantages; but concerning these phones Sprint is giving very high internet speeds and music store from any point of coverage. AT&T's iPhone can only connect to iTunes store via Wi-Fi , which restricts it to the city limits. Besides, ev...

Not so long ago we wrote about new unannounced yet smartphone from Nokia with QWERTY keyboard . Motorola tried to not fall behind its competitor, and officially announced its own QWERTY slider, named Motorola Hint QA30. After all rumors in the past several days, Motorola finally presented its new phone , which is made with text message lovers in mind. Taking in consideration, that Motorola rarely releases something new nowadays, it doubles the interest to its new product. Phones with QWERTY keyboard have their own piece of market. Modern times developed new type of communication - via text messages and instant messaging applications. It is extremely uncomfortable to type a long message on usual phone keypad , and while many people can live with it, someone can't. This is the audience for QWERTY keyboard enabled phones, like this one. Motorola Hint QA30 is a CDMA cell phone that is a first Motorola slider with full QWERTY keyboard. It has a full set of modern multimedia function...

More news in e-Reader industry has recently been caught in attention on the Web. The most popular e-Readers today are, of course, Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader. Both of electronic gadgets have different and already well known advantages and drawbacks, but now it is clear that pretty soon they will meet up with a new competitor they both wouldn't like to have. The competitor we are speaking about is eSlick from Foxit Software. We will talk about eSlick's strong and weak sides later, but now let's say that Foxit eSlick doesn't start shipping this December which means it doesn't steal any of Amazon Kindle's and Sony Reader's sales in the hot New Year period.So, why are we so sure about Foxit Software's eSlick to threaten the other two big moguls? First of all it is its MSRP that matters. Mind you that Amazon Kindle costs about 360 USD and Sony Reader – full 400 USD. eSlick will cost you only about 260 USD, which will save you at least 100 USD if you was g...

While most of the gadgets are interesting and convenient helpers, there are some of them that exist only for pranks. Looking like usual devices, they have strange or annoying functions hidden inside. Their main purpose is to prank on a friend's or foe's computer , to annoy them and to laugh on it afterward. They often are not hazardous, and do some simple but annoying actions. Like this one - it is camouflaged to look just like a simple and harmless USB thumb drive, however it carries a big amount of hidden functions that no one is aware of. Named Phantom Keystroker, it uses one USB port to connect to the target's PC. When it's connected, it will be recognized by PC as a USB keyboard and mouse , and will stay hidden until time comes. Then it will anger the user by typing the odd and random text, moving the mouse cursor randomly and toggling caps lock - all of these combined would ensure user that his PC is infected by virus , or it was hacked. But no antivirus soft...

Until now business cards have been pretty boring, and generic, not seeing a whole lot of innovation. They may have a cool font or glossy paper, but thats usually the extent of it. Chung Dha Lam has created a business card that will definitely captivate anyone you hand it to. Not only does it captivate, but in order to make the animation, you need to actually slide the inner card back and forth in its outer sleeve, thus making it the ultimate hands on experience, guaranteeing your card will awe its recipients.

Now I like a nicely styled, pretty phone as much as the next girl, but the plethora of ‘pink girly’ phones that companies produce in the hope they will lure girls into starry eyed submission is getting a little annoying. Now this offering is rather curious, as at first glance it does look nice, but moving beyond the clam-shell design, it’s packed with frankly insulting features, from a calorie counting system to a perfume matcher.

If you still haven't switched to a 3G mobile phone or you are going to do it soon, maybe you should not be in a hurry. Today we have found out that the next generation 4G format would not take long to wait for. TeliaSonera announced today that they are a first company in the world to sign a commercial contract with Ericsson and Huawei to provide 4G coverage. Both of these companies are located in Europe, such a way first 4G mobile broadband will appear in Nordic and Baltic countries.4G as well as 3G format requires a whole new range of mobile phones . However GSM networks will not be switched off as soon as 4G comes. First of all, 4G will not spread immediately over the world and broadband providers still can see long-term potential in GSM networks. Anyway, 4G is going to change mobile experience completely. It is up to bring Internet speeds to immense range starting from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. From the other side 4G will provide more safety to users as it is based on IPv6. These fea...

HP's newest netbook, the Mini 1000, is lighter, svelter, stronger, better tasting, and yes, even cheaper than its predecessor. Earlier this year, HP released its first stab at a netbook, The HP Mini 2133. Sexy and sleek, the Mini had one big problem: a price tag that could reach $750. HP hastily reworked its offering (the earlier 2133 actually runs Vista using a low-grade Via CPU) and came up with the Mini 1000, a slimmer, less expensive netbook that actually competes with other miniaturized machines on the market. The 1000 is not only extremely thin (less than an inch thick, all around), it's the lightest 10.2-inch netbook we've tested, at just under 2.5 pounds. For the most part, HP doesn't skimp on features to hit this weight, either.: The model we tested includes the now-standard 1.6-GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1 GB of RAM, Windows XP, and an incredibly bright widescreen LCD. (Among netbooks, only the Acer Aspire One is brighter.) An SSD alternative is also available. The o...

In the chip business, you can never be too cheap, too fast or -- increasingly -- too green. This week, chipmaking giant Intel trickled out a few more details about how it plans to give us all of that and more. The company will deliver a slew of new chips over the next two years for desktop PCs and for servers. In true technology industry fashion, that means a jumble of codenames such as Nehalem, Lynnfield and Havendale. Here's a rundown of the new chips' details, how they fit into Intel's roadmap and when users can get their hands on them. Most of Intel's big guns are directed at increasing performance for server chips. But for desktop processors, the company has a new line called Core i7, which should be in production in the fourth quarter of 2008. Intel's upcoming releases are expected to also help it catch up with rival AMD on the server side of the business, says Jim McGregor, research director and principal analyst for In-Stat. "AMD continues to beat Intel...

The way how Intel and AMD are working on their processors is sometimes similar to marching as they both regularly come up with a new idea or a solution that nihilities difference between them. Of course, the difference is sizable nevertheless. So far Intel owns the processing domain while AMD has pulled off in chip architecture design. And only just a short while ago, on the 13th of November 2008 AMD has planed a great switch in production models. For very long time, from the mid 2007 to be more concrete, AMD production facilities were all given to their chip for Barcelona quad-core processor , now there is a new one called Opteron or Shanghai in its code name. Thinking over a Barcelona substitute, AMD developers decided to make the server chip smaller and faster, so they have added a number upgrades to shared L3 cash and SRAM, and have turned from 65 nm size to 45 nm. Such changes have required architecture revision, but everything is well made. Everything is also made to be ...

The barcode scanner - wand/pen reader was the original barcode reader. It has been tried and tested in the field for nearly 40 years. Although barcoding technology has evolved, the barcode - scanner wand/barcode pen reader is the simplest and lowest cost barcode scanner and is still in widespread use today. A barcode scanner - wand/barcode pen reader is ideal for scanning barcodes that are close together, as the barcode wand/pen reader is used in contact with the barcode. Typical Applications: Healthcare, laboratories and office environments Advantages: Ideal for scanning barcodes which are close together Disadvantages: Operator dependent, contact only barcode scanning Connectivity: Tethered, cordless Barcode Reading distance: Contact Barcode Reading capability: Low, medium and high density codes Barcode Symbologies: Reading capability e.g. 1D codes. Click here for more information Please contact us for further information about barcode scanner - wand/pen readers.

Intel has released the Google Desktop Sidebar Performance Power Monitor Gadget v1.1 based on feedback from users who have downloaded and used previous versions of Gadget software. To help developers create mobilized applications with features similar to the Google Desktop Gadget software, we are also providing the sample code for platform discovery . Download the Gadget Software Download & Install Intel Performance Power Monitor Gadget v1.1 Introduction A loose analogy of Newton's third law of motion can sum up the relationship between mobility and performance. When an object is in acted on by one force an equal and opposite force is applied to the object. Although not directly related to each other mobility has a significant impact on performance, just as performance has on mobility. One of the key features of being mobile is not being tied to an electrical power outlet. The longer a battery provides power to a device the more mobile you are. But being mobile isn't benefic...

320GB Hi-Speed USB2.0 Pocket Drive with one click backup software.Requires no additional drivers or power.(WINME/XP/2000 & MAC OS9+)Great for transferring files from PC to PC, Data archiving & backups or just as an additional driveAvailable in sizes from 40GB - 160GB. Prices start from AED345/- For more information http://www.ssscomputers.net/viewpro.asp?proid=127

A USB2.0 pocket hard disk that can store and backup all your data. Available in sizes from 100gb-320gb. The Photobank is more than just a regular USB Hard Disk though, it has slots for multiple types of memory cards (SD/MMC/CF etc.) to allow direct image/photo/data transfer from memory card - NO PC Required! For more information visit http://www.ssscomputers.net/viewcat.asp?catid=39

The IMON remote is a full featured remote control for your PC. It comes with software to manage all your mp3's, videos/mp4's and photo's so that you can easily control them with the remote. It also works as a mouse and with applications such as Windows Media, Powerdvd, winamp etc.This hi-end version comes with a 5.25" BAY that you install in your PC to get an external voume knob, easy access buttons and a LCD displaying the latest news and forecasts.A video review of the Ultra Bay can be viewed below:

The winner of today's top is HP Pavilion dv2660se. Let's find out why. At first, its price is lower - just 9. Then, it features a 1.5-GHz Core 2 Duo T5250 processor coupled with 2GB of memory shared with the laptop's Intel 965 Express integrated graphics, which means you may play 3D games. The battery life is the longest - 6.3 hours. You will be impressed with the keyboard for easier typing. HP's QuickPlay menu saves your time and makes the most comfortable access to CD/DVD player without starting Windows first. The 14.1-inch, 1280*800 pixel screen is qualitative and allows you to enjoy films. Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, gigabit Ethernet, a fingerprint reader, DVD writer and an ExpressCard slot give you the possibility just to use your computer and not to buy these extra-devices. This HP laptop has a lot of advantages and an affordable price. All its features will make your work on it pleasant and productive.

Sony HTD-DW995 Full HD 1080p Component Home Theater System - Be moved by a Hollywood studio-class home theater experience you won't soon forget. With an 8" active subwoofer for thrilling bass and 900 watts of total power, the HT-DDW995 component home theater system packs a punch.But all that power is nothing without connectivity, and with 2 HDMI inputs and Digital Media Port (DMP) the HT-DDW995 has all you need to enjoy a wide range of media. Additionally, innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and audio enhancement features improve the quality and impact of any audio input. Bring the cinema experience home with 5.1 channels of pristine surround sound. 7 audio inputs, 2 outputs 7 video inputs, 2 outputs Digital media port AM / FM tuner Accepts 1080p signal via HDMI AV Receiver with HDMI Active Intelligence Portable Audio Enhancer with Front Audio Input 5 satellite speakers with wood grain cabinets, 8? Active Sub Woofer Dimensions - 10 5/8 x 13 1/16 x 14 15/16 (270 x 331 x ...

Panasonic SC-PT1050 Deluxe 5 DVD Home Theater System - You've just bought a widescreen TV and are ready to experience HDTV for the first time. Improved visual quality is just one part of the package. HDTV incorporates up to 5.1 channel Dolby-Digital compatible surround sound. Now there's a dilemma. You want this sound performance to be part of the total experience, but how do you configure 6 speakers in your entertainment room? You want the DVDs you watch to take full advantage of the HDTV you invested in, but you don't want to have to string so much cable to connect your rear surrounds and subwoofer. The Panasonic SCPT1050 makes it easy. The surround speakers and subwoofer are all wireless, meaning you can quickly mount them without worrying about running wire. The progressive-scan 5-disc DVD/CD changer up-converts to 1080p, which means you'll get the most out of your HDMI-compatible HDTV with sharp and exceptionally detailed high-resolution images. And unlike ordi...

Apple MacBook MB062LL/B 13.3" Laptop was created and designed specially for your active and energetic lifestyle. Let's see if Apple laptop which has great price has great features as well.First of all, I'd like to remind you about the Apple's reputation. What thoughts come on your mind, when you hear the word 'Apple'? I bet your associations with this company are very nice. Apple is the producer of a large quantity of different qualitative devices starting with flash cards and continuing with laptops. The same situation is here. According to my opinion, the following laptop is a great combination of the price and quality. Thanks to Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, a lot of newest functions are available. They will help you to make your work on the laptop easier and more comfortable. The list of such features numbers over 300 points. It really impresses, doesn't it?The display with pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution guarantees you ...

Despite a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign, the new BlackBerry Storm has gotten off to a shaky start, according to The Wall Street Journal . (Credit: Verizon Wireless) The Storm , which is Research In Motion's first touch-screen device, was supposed to be Verizon Wireless's iPhone killer . Verizon is the exclusive carrier for the Storm. Apple's iPhone is sold exclusively by AT&T. Verizon and RIM had supposedly been working on the device even before AT&T launched the original iPhone two and a half years ago. The Storm launched in November, in time for the holiday-shopping season. And while it sold well initially with about 500,000 shipping the first month, the Journal reports that many customers who bought the device are complaining of buggy software and hardware glitches. Specifically, consumers say that the software used to type on the touch screen, which requires you to press down on the face of the phone, is sluggish. I have used the device on and off si...

Now SMART has launched its latest interactive whiteboard with flat-panel at infoCom08 in Las Vegas. This whiteboard has simply touch feature to control the computer applications, the user can write in digital ink and also save their works. It is compatible with broad range of flat panel brands and display sizes. The SMART whiteboard has use DViT(Digital Vision Touch) for Flat-Panel Displays, this technology is ensure touch precision without negotiating image quality.

Lexar Flash Cards cool gadgets and Eye-Fi that were getting snuggly reverse in January and that look at that — nine months after that Lexar Shoot-n-Sync WiFi SD flash card has been inwards on our approach. The 2GB flash card is mostly now a Lexar-branded Eye-Fi Share, so you attractive greatly previously know how it works — you shoot, Flash Cards cool gadgets is uploads — and Flash Cards cool gadgets even same $99 price. Confidently Flash Cards cool gadgets two will be do something a small extra attractive now that they have a gotten just used to effective together. Lexar Flash Cards cool gadgets also kick out a number of new Cards cool gadgets, include a latest “4GB Memory Micro M2 card, and a 16GB Platinum II 60x SDHC card, and a 16GB Platinum II 80x Compact Flash card” — no pricing or simplicity of make use of on several of those yet, actually we would dream them soon Lexar Media Flash Cards cool gadgets today announce that a Shoot-n-Sync, a 2GB SD card with Wi-Fi ability powere...

After apocalyptic scenarios related to the global warming began to interest scientists, there already began to appear results of exploration in the field of energy economy and some other ecological technologies. In June 2007 Popular Mechanics announced that India, specifically Tata Motors, had begun production of the first car moved by air. This year, Zero Pollution Motors (ZPM) announces that production of the similar model, destined for USA market is expecting to begin till the end of 2009, or at least 2010.They have also tried to find some other solutions in nonpolluting propulsion domain. For example Daewoo a South-Korean company, created a Matiz concept with a hybrid engine: air – electric. Australian company EngineAir also developed a "rotative engine" moved by pressed air. K'Airmobiles presented two working concepts "VPA" (Vehicle with Pneumatic Assistance) and "VPP" (Vehicle with Pneumatic Propulsion) in the end of the last year; maximum weight...

When the iPhone first debuted in 2007, it was almost certain that this device from Apple would have an impact on the cell phone and smartphone market. Of course, the idea of touch screen is not new; it has been in PocketPC's for ages. However, Apple made a very interesting decision - they made a touch screen device that is fully finger operated, and that made a success. Multi-touch technology is not the point; the main point is that you do not need a stylus to work with your phone anymore. Certainly, after the success of iPhone, many other brands tried to make something similar. HTC Touch, smartphone based on Windows Mobile, made a little step forward to the finger navigation, but it failed this task, not because the model is bad, but because the OS it uses is not very finger-friendly. Therefore, in usability part, the Apple smartphone does not have any competitors. Or does it? One of the biggest cell phone manufacturers, Samsung, observing the success of iPhone and playing on t...

There is no doubt that manufacturers no longer know how to do to surprise us. ASUS submits its application to your laptop with F6V more fragrant, smelling like a pine series. Yes, you read right. The new F6V be a surprise any more open with its pine scent, a smell that does not repel it’ll take, since according to the people of PC Authority, it becomes unbearable after taking a few minutes at the computer. It is true that after a full day open the odor disappears, and curiously, not to leave any option to recharge or replacement. Pay for your laptop has a special smell?

There was some doubt whether the “extra” $ 300 (215.68 neurone) by the fact that the machine was multitasking justified, and people from Laptop Mag has thrown down the gauntlet over to get us out of doubt. The first thing said is that the screen multitaskings showed sluggish in response and in terms of performance, reasonable expectations. The battery, meanwhile, endured with dignity if not used for the final will take 3 out of 5 stars in the final verdict. The conclusion I draw is that HP is that all this has to improve the performance of the screen multitaskings to the criticisms are more favorable.

Thanks to Engadget has leaked information and photos of the new Dell XPS 13. So you may have seen the same proportions as the existing XPS 13xx, but with a new design, much more monochromatic. An important detail are the keys, I fear that Dell has also fallen like Sony in the key square with rounded edges, it may seem silly, but they are more keys in separate keyboards earlier, much better at writing. Includes HDMI port, FireWire, USB, a DVD slot-in.

This is the first model, in fact is, the number of mobile XpressMusic Nokia will have a QWERTY keyboard. Besides the operating system will come with Symbian S60 third generation, have a 2-inch screen, EDGE connectivity (such … this is not the’90s?), 3.2 Mpx camera, 129MB RAM, 140MB of internal memory, microSD card slot for 140MB if you do not reach, Bluetooth, EDR, FM radio and headphones. Models come in blue and red 1.000mAh will have a battery that lets you use it for 4 hours and half while you talk or if you have 270 hours in standby. You’ll have to wait until April if you fell in love.

The Olympus Stylus 8000 Tough-shock resistant, water, frost and trampling all those who have children in high menthos coca or begin to find the base-jump in open-motte boring. The new Stylus Tough Olympus-8000 is equipped with a sensor and modern 12Mpx promises to survive 10 meters deep under water in a free fall of 2 meters and 220 pounds of pressure. It has some features such as facial recognition and optimization of shots. It will be proposed in the $ 400. And it has a little brother, the Stylus Tough-6000, a little less resistant to 1.50 meter drop to 3 meters under water. It will appear in February along with the big brother for $ 300. Very long press release in English after the link.

Each passing day brings its share of horrors, and Gizmodo is also here to inform you if you entertain. Today, we can not ignore this scene unsustainable held a few days ago. The cool gadgets artists Lenny & Mariel have been able to capture this tragic moment, while relatives of the victim came contemplate the horrible reality.

Did you like the spy 24x zoom Kodak Z980? And you thought qu’Olympus would leave the biggest zoom bridge to competition? Olympus will release the SP-590UZ, which ridicules the 20x optical zoom of the SP-570 with an upgrade to 26x for a 26-676mm equivalent. It was worth the name to extension that gives its 12 MP sensor in addition, recognition of faces (important on a 676 mm), an image stabilization and 29 different modes. One might go on the list lifer (I note, but, an attractive compatibility with wireless flash of the mark) but know that for $ 450 you will make the James Bond kazoo in demo. Olympus fate we also STYLUS-7000 and Stylus-9000, nothing really crazy. The first is equipped with a 7x zoom (37mm-260mm), while the second draws up 10x (28mm-280mm) and broadens the angles. These two compact, as opposed to bridge SP-590UZ, a 12 Megapixel sensor, a stabilizing and will be available in February for $ 250, respectively, and $ 350.

What you see in the picture is the Emperor workplace. We do not know you, but the first query that comes to mind is what will never cost a thing. Well, it costs $ 40,000 (about 30,500 euros). If this figure has made a shiver run down my spine, as happen to us, it is because, in all likelihood, do not you can afford. If, however, some of you have the chance to buy one of these beasts with three head, sound system with Dolby THX envelop 5.1, air filter, light therapy and touch screen control, you know that it’s available now. Ah, you can use with both Mac and PC and has the largest position for docking laptop you’ve ever seen, along with a webcam and an included battery backup.

Now that's what you call an automobile theme; a computer built into a light-alloy wheel. Surely won't make your computer faster but will give it a cool look. Blue lights make it very appealing to the users and shines very nice in the dark. They just took an Antera light-alloy 23" wheel and stuck mother board and all of the PC components into it. Original optical discs drive built into the middle part of it. PC configuration: • Intel D 945 3.4 GHz processor • Asus P5LD2 Deluxe motherboard • 2 GB Adata 667 RAM • Leadtek PX-8800 GTS 320 MB Video card • Thermaltake Blue Orb II and NorthQ 120 mm cooler fans The insides of the PC are not blowing fast but the look makes me want something like this.

Can you imagine a PDA without a touchscreen? With no screen at all? It is easier to imagine this when you take in consideration people who do not need any sort of imaging device - yes, blind people. It is hard for them to use modern gadgets, because they all require you to see the screen to operate, especially PDAs where all control is made using touchscreen. Unfortunately, no PDA manufacturer takes in consideration this fact when designing a new model - seems like no one really cares. But that's not true - there are manufacturers who care.GW Micro developed a unique PDA, VoiceSense for use especially by blind people. It does not have a screen, only buttons with Braille code, mic for voice commands and a loudspeaker. However, do not be fooled by its exterior, because it is an amazingly powerful device too! Intel PXA270 520MHz processor, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, two expansion slots for CF and SD cards, USB2.0 port, FM radio and much more! With help of this gadget, blind people can listen t...

Nokia was keeping us interested in its premieres all-round the year 2008 and the very last presentation of Nokia's smartphone was held on the 31st of December, right before the New Year. At the ceremony in Nanjing, China, Nokia unveiled the 6208c mobile phone . The place for the presentation was not chosen accidentally of course. Many of those who follow major events in the world of gadgets might have become desperate to see any recent novelty before it appears in China, but Nokia 6208c is not likely to go round world markets – China will be the first and one of the few 6208c's markets. This point is founded in the concept of the smartphone , in its Asian design, or may be in the fact that 6208c is a testing platform of new touchscreen capabilities.So, what does Asian design actually mean to Nokia 6208c? The first thing to mansion is that Nokia 's corporate design didn't go far away, so Nokia is easily recognized in the 6208c model. When I saw it for the fist time, 63...

We all expected some great news from recent Apple presentation, and we were right. Company presented some new laptops , renovations of their previous models and, of course, the star of the show - new MacBook Pro, which was the most expected release this time. Surely, Apple continued their politics of "leaked" photos days before the final event - this move greatly increased the anticipation of new MacBook lineup. Let's come closer to the news and review each novelty separately.We'll start from the most anticipated and significant upgrade - new MacBook Pro. It became much thinner, now its thickness is only 2.4 cm (0.9 inches). Its body is fully aluminum now, this makes it feel similar to MacBook Air and improves its durability. Apart from hardware changes, which include NVIDIA GeForce 9400M / 9600M GT GPU and optional SSD drive, new MacBook Pro has new glass trackpad, which is an evolution of all previous trackpad versions. It is 39% larger than previous models, has...