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iPhone Owners Try to Profit
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Editorial, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
After Gear Live’s coverage of all the news about the release of the iPhone, we watched excited shoppers stand in line overnight and run into the Apple store on Release Day as if they had just won a marathon. We just couldn’t believe all the sickos that have decided to sell their obviously non-cherished iPhones on eBay this past weekend. This page alone featured over 60, and over 260 items were listed in all with the average price being between $550.00 and $750.00. Greedy, greedy, greedy. What else can we say?
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| eBay
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Wind Turbine Powered by the Sun
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
Gadget.dk has gotten the green thing going with their portable Wind Turbine Kit. Approximately 20% of the energy used in Denmark is supplied by these gadgets which are solar powered. The company claims that they are easy to build with only 11 parts (glue included) and the panel is powerful enough to use with the sun or a normal desk light. The turbine measures 24 x 9.5 cm with a rotor diameter of 21 cm and carries a MSRP of DKK 24900 (~$44.79.) Batteries are not included. (We just wanted to see if you were paying attention.)
Read More | Gadgets.dk
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Energize your Handheld With Sun Power
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech,
Golden Bridge Eletech has recently unveiled two solar energy products that can power up handhelds such as digital cameras, cell phones, or MP3 Players. Unveiled at Computex 2007, the Regulus and Zubene banks have two parts, a control and solar module. Run by a lithium-polymer battery, it outputs through built-in USB with three LEDs to show the charging status. The solar module is waterproof and features a “triple-junction amorphous” silicon solar cell to absorb differing light wavelengths efficiently. It is also flexible, so that you can carry it backpack-style. The two models only will both become available in September for $129.99 at funGaia.
Read More | Daily Tech
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GIONNE Phone Resembles Early Nintendo
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games,
What better way to play a portable game than with something that resembles the early Nintendo game machine? Made in China and released in Taiwan, the GIONEE S20 in red and white is also a slider phone with a numeric keypad. The black V9 features a larger 2.2-inch touchscreen. Both also have a 4-way directional pad, A and B buttons, a 2MP camera, 128 Mb of memory, a micro SD card slot, and can play most multimedia files. There is also a cable to connect to your TV, so watch out, Zelda. We are ready to rescue you via HDTV.
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Megatouch Ion Can Pay for Itself
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Toys, Video Games,
The Megatouch Elite Edge ION features 160 games that vary from the well known Sudoko, Uno, Trivia, and Mega-bowling, to the lesser known Feeding Frosty, Pack Rabbit, and Puzzle Merit-thon. With its 15-inch touchscreen, joystick, full motion video, 40GB hard Drive, and electronic operator key, the system includes software updates every two years by means of an access port. There is also is a Mars note stacker that you can use to keep 700
notes. At a size of 17.7 x 17.3 x 15.4-inches and a weight of 60 pounds, it is coin-operated so that you can charge your friends to pay for the ION, which comes with a price tag of £3,499.99 (~$6,890.00.)
Read More | Drinkstuff
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Rock, Paper, Scissors Gives Fair Odds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Toys,
Somebody actually took the time to create this electronic version of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Purchase a pair of the keychain-size devices, push a button, and one of the 3 preset images appears on its display. Along with the ease at allowing the gadget to make the decision for you is also the ability to psych out your opponent, but maybe that’s a good thing. At least your odds are 50/50. The game is available at Prank Place for $8.89 a pair.
Read More | Prank Place
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eTrex Summit Climbs With You
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
The next time you attempt Mt. Everest, Garmin hopes you will take along its eTrex Summit that not only features a WAAS (Wide Area Agumentation System) with an accuracy of up to 3 meters, it also has a barometric altimeter and an electronic compass. The 12 parallel channel GPS fits in your palm with buttons on either side in case you are scaling a wall when you need it most. The Summit is waterproof and can withstand water of up to 1 meter for about 30 minutes. Contact Garmin for price and availability.
Read More | Garmin
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SplashPad to Offer Wireless Charging
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Many companies have been developing cell phones that use will utilize wireless charging. Apple has applied for a patent of their own, but it is SplashPower that caught our attention for its recharging simplicity. Their new SplashPad runs by electromagnetic induction and if you own a high end electric toothbrush it is already equipped with the technology. It eliminates the need for more than one charger per unit and you can charge several devices simultaneously. You will need a SplashPower Module in most cases for each gadget. Account Manager Stuart Reed told Gear Live that it has joined with brand name partners and the first products will become available early next year.
Read More | SplashPower
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iPhone Accessories Abound
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, Handhelds, Misc. Tech,
Even before the iPhone has left the starting gate, companies are already beginning to offer accessories. Boxwave has 20 of them for sale now, including the ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen for $12.95, the VersaCharger PRO for wall, car, plane and USB for $25.95, the Flexiskin anti-dust and durable case for $27.9 , and miniBuds Headphones with Neodyium drivers for $22.95. If you just can’t wait for the iPhone’s arrival June 29, at least you can preshop for your new toy. Visit Boxwave to see what other goodies are available.
Read More | Digital Tech News
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Clairvoyante Adds White to RGB Displays
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Design, Handhelds, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video,
A new display technology is being developed by Clairvoyante. White pixels are added to the already familiar red, blue, and green and made larger by 33%, which allows more light to shine through so that when the backlight is lessened, power is saved. They claim that the technology could help cell phones, digital cameras, and laptop batteries last up to 50% longer.
The company also says that PenTile architecture provides darker blacks, whiter whites, and sharper fonts. The first appearance of the new technology is slated to appear in software later this year and Clairvoyante is hoping that developers will utilize it to create products for early 2008.
Read More | Clairvoyante
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