GP2X-F200 – Return of the PSP Killa
September 19, 2007
Soon to be released: the GP2X-F200, the next version of the GP2X, now featuring a touch screen. Still with the same old 2 processors ( ARM920T, main processor, and ARM940T, video coprocessor). Can hold up to 32 Gb with the new SDHC technology. With linux, being completely open source, and GPL’ed it gives you the freedom to make, download, and port all sorts of games, emulators, and utilities. Yes, thats right, free games and emulators. You can also put a wifi dongle (supported by linux) on there and put in some linux driver, and you’ve got a mobile work station. Well, almost, you might need a usb keyboard, yes you can put a keyboard on it. Anyways, enough talking, heres the specs.
Cells Cellular Phone
August 28, 2007
Cell phones have become a part of everyday life for most people. This phone was designed by Timo Wong, with the idea of fruit trays in mind. The number keys unlike every other phone are not separated by straight lines, but by alternating contours on one single surface. This design gives a different twist on something we touch and hold everyday, a cell phone.
+336+ SMS Mirror
August 21, 2007
Most of us know that text messaging has taken over the lives of many. Robert Stadler of the French design group Radi Designers has created a masterpiece even more interesting than just a typical cell phone. The +336+ is a mirror that is able to receive SMS messages sent from a cell phone. The message is shown on the mirror as luminous text running across the mirror as one gets closer. Although I’m sure most of us would love to own one of these mirrors, there is a hefty price tag attached. The mirror comes to a grand total of $10,000 dollars! If that still doesn’t stop you, hurry and order seeing how there was only a limited amount of 20 made. +336+ can be purched at Generate.
Colorful 7.2 MP Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd
July 25, 2007
Today Fujifilm announced several new models including the new colorful 7.2 MP Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd. The Z10fd has 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, up to 1600 ISO, face detection with auto red eye removal, IR beaming, and also a blogging mode (reduces photo size on cam for quick downloading). Also included is the ability for 320×240 video capture and a dual shot mode for back to back shots (with and without flash). Most importantly the new Fuji cameras include a SD card slot in addition to the usual XD card slot found on most Fuji cameras. However the big twist is that Fuji is introducing the Z10fd in a wide array of colors including Black, Blue, Green, Orange, and Pink. (all pictured after the jump)
Sidekick Slide
July 11, 2007
T-Mobile’s latest Sidekick is made by Motorola. The Sidekick Slide ($250) features a sliding screen instead of the standard rotating screen. It will most likely come out in October and has; full multimedia playback support, Java, game controllers. But it wouldn’t be a Sidekick without the Danger OS.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Chatpad
July 10, 2007
Do you have an Xbox 360? You may be interested in this Chatpad from Microsoft ($30). It attaches to your 360 controller and allows you to use this instead of the on-screen keyboard. It is to be part of the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit which also includes a headset. The Chatpad will available September 4th, 2007.
Nokia E90
July 9, 2007
If you come to this site often you may notice that we don’t like the iPhone much around here. It is time to publish about another phone that will make any iPhone owner envious. The phone is the Nokia E90 ($830), it has a unique clamshell design with 2 displays, the inside one with very high (320×800) resolution and 16 million colors. The inside keyboard is spring loaded which makes it feel like a notebook keyboard. The phone also packs HSDPA, EDGE, Quad-Band GSM, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.0.
Argard M10 Bluetooth Headset
July 3, 2007
This tiny piece of gadgetry may be one of the smallest bluetooth devices to hit the market so far. The Argard M10 ($149) weighs only 5 grams and measures 23 mm x 22 mm x 31.5 mm. The battery will last for 3 hours talking, and 100 hours on standby. It features the same buttons as any other bluetooth headset, volume and talk. This would be a great addition to any bluetooth cell phone, however if you are a big talker (3+ hrs a call) this might not be the best headset for you.
Retro Bluetooth Phone
June 24, 2007
Do you like bluetooth but don’t want to look like a fool with a robot ear? Check out this Retro Style Bluetooth Handset ($35), it pairs with any (1.0, 1.1, 1.2) phone, has a 30 ft. range, 4 hours worth talk time and a weeks worth of standby battery. The handset charges via mini-usb, and features an indicator light as well as multifunction button.
Sony Ericsson’s Cybershot K850
June 17, 2007
Sony Ericsson has recently announced the new Cybershot K850 ($490), a new powerful 5-megapixel camera phone. The new phone offers a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera, xenon flash, shutter button, and the ability to record QVGA video at 30 fps (320 × 240 resolution). The new K850 also includes Sony’s Photo Fix system that allows you to edit your pictures within the camera without needing a computer. In addition to the 5-megapixel camera phone also supports quad-band GSM/EDGE/HSDPA, MP3 playback and Bluetooth connectivity. With 40MB of internal memory and the ability for expansion with M2 or microSD cards the K850 seems like a good choice for people on the go who don’t want to carry both a phone and camera. Photos.
