Nokia N97 Handset

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Wireless / WiFi,

Nokia takes on Apple with their new N97 handset with a Symbian S60 OS, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, GPS, HSDPA, FM transmitter and tuner and a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash. In addition, it also has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard,  WiFi and Bluetooth capability, 32GB memory and a microSD slot that can manage up to 16GB. Look for the N97 early next year with an approximate price of €550 ($695.00.)

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2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Apple Time Capsule

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi, Family, Women, Men, Techies, Under $500,

Yeah, we know, the Time Capsule is a router and backup device. Not that exciting, right? Well, not all gifts are meant to spur excitement - this one is practical and functional. If you know someone who owns a Mac, and doesn’t take advantage of Time Machine, then they need a Time Capsule - especially if they use a MacBook or MacBook Pro. The Time Machine sports either a 500GB or 1TB hard drive, and is a combination wired/wireless network attached storage device. Even better, it doubles as an 802.11n/g router as well. The 500GB Time Capsule sells for $299, while the 1TB version will run you $499.

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Quad Band Swivel Screen Cellphone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,

This swivel screen cellphone packs a lot into such a small size. It has 4 band GSM, Bluetooth, Dual SIM with dual standby, FM tuner, and accelerometer.The Bronze Edition also has an MP3/MP4 player, a digital cam, image viewer, video recorder, and its own 1GB card for its SD slot. Unlike many of Chinavasion’s products, there is no minimum to buy and you still get a wholesale price. Sign up now with them to be notified when it comes in stock.

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iPhone 2.2: iTunes Wi-Fi Store supports podcasts over the air, not music

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Music, Wireless / WiFi,

So, we knew that iPhone 2.2 would bring OTA podcast downloads in the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, so we had to try and see if it would allow us to download anything else over the air as well. Unfortunately, music is still a no-go. You can’t access the Featured or Top Tens sections in iTunes on the iPhone, unless you have a Wi-Fi connection. Meanwhile, the Podcasts section supports both audio and video podcasts, which puts a smile on our faces.

MSI Wind Neton Nettop

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,

First there were laptops, then netbooks, now MSI is launching its Wind Neton that they describe as a nettop. All three have a thickness of 35mm and will feature Atom dual-core processors, Windows XP/Vista, and options of touchscreen, remote, and Blu-ray. The M-16 has a 15.6-inch screen (1366x768) and will be out in February with a price of $400.00. The M-19, with its 18.5-inch screen (1366x768) debuts in January with a $500.00 tag and the M-22 (1920x1080) with a 22-inch screen will come out in March with a MSRP of $799.00.

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Sony Bluetooth Transmitter and Headset

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,

Sony’s stereo Bluetooth in-ear buds should be just the thing for joggers, travelers, or anyone else who gets tired of cords. The DR-BT160AS has over-the-ear hooks and the band encircles the back of your head. With a lithium-ion battery, you get 7 hours of play or 100 standby time before needing a recharge. Plug the transmitter into your iPod and get an effective range of 30 ft. with a frequency range of 2.4000 to 2.4835GHz. You can get the earbuds and TMR-BT8iP transmitter/receiver for $179.99.

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LG Insite Smartphone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Handhelds, Wireless / WiFi,

LG has finally come around to providing a smartphone for the U.S. market. The AT&T Insite has 3G speed, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0, Windows Media Mobile Player 10 and a full color 3-inch LCD display that auto-rotates. Add to that streaming radio capability, Mobile Microsoft Office editing, Video ShareSM and both a QWERTY keyboard and 20-key version. With a price of $499.99, knock it down with a 2 year contract, a mail in rebate and the Insite is yours for $199.99.

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Zynga Texas Hold’Em Live Poker for iPhone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,

Online game site Zynga is offering their Texas Hold’Em Poker for iPhones. Play with others on Hi5 Live, Facebook, MySpace or Bebo. Play casual games or try getting into a tournament with the Live Poker game that runs on Wifi and the 3G Network. Download the basic version for free from the iTunes Store or pay $9.99 and get more chips. Zynga claims that 1.4 million gamers are already playing (undoubtedly when they should be working or studying.)

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Zeebo Makes Its Way Into 3G Wireless Gaming

Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Home Entertainment, Video Games, Wireless / WiFi,

The Zeebo from Tectoy is aiming to make its way into the very difficult video game market.  The one advantage they have is they are using a 3G wireless network at no cost to the user.  The Zeebo is launching in July of 2009 in Brazil and will then branch out to other markets in developing countries.  The console will be always connected to a 3G network, allowing games and content download.  The system comes with 3 games pre-loaded, Action Hero 3D, Evil Prey, and Quake.  Although not the greatest titles of today, they obviously are not competing with the traditional market, but the $258 price tag certainly does.  The games will cost between $10 and $30, but there is no note of supporting developers or any other titles in the works.  The Zeebo features an ARM 528MHz CPU, Qualcomm Adreno 130 graphics, 1GB NAND flash memory, 160MB RAM, 128MB DDR SDRAM and 32MB stacked DDR SDRAM.  The 3G wireless portion of the Zeebo would be a great concept to see in the U.S on the next generation of consoles if only the carriers would allow it, but we doubt it.

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ESPN Ultimate Remote

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Movies, Wireless / WiFi,

In anticipation of the holidays, and undoubtedly the upcoming Superbowl, ESPN has released their digital Ultimate Remote. The one-device-fits-all works with TVs, DVD players, TiVos, set top boxes and probably all of your home theater equipment. Simple to set up, it also has one-touch wireless access to gamecasts, fantasy leagues, and sport news, stats, scores and other information. The WiFi network has a weather widget on the home page according to your zip code and updates new equipment codes by itself. Find it at various retailers for $299.00 and the Remote Shoppe, which is currently offering a $50.00 off sale price.

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