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Transit SportVan earlier this year by Ford
2007-11-05 21:49:00
In Europe, no niche remains unaddressed, it seems. Business owners looking for a hottish-looking ride in their delivery vehicles were offered the Tran sit SportVan earlier this year by Ford . It combined the utility of the Transit with the optics of a Focus ST, what with its Performance Blue paint, snowflake-pattern rims, and Le ...
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Blaupunkt unveils TravelPilot Lucca 3.5, 5.3 Editions
2007-11-05 21:48:00
Aimed for Europe?s roads (for now), Blaupunkt has announced the TravelPilot Lucca 3.5, a circular GPS unit that will probably invoke some love it / hate it style comments. Either it?s a stylish looking unit, or its a waste of space (consider the square screen). Either way, this thing features a 3.5-inch LCD, ...
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Denon intros new S-52 iPod dock, AT series speakers
2007-11-05 21:47:00
Denon has a few new audio offerings as of late, with the S-52 iPod speaker dock firing the opening shot. It?s also an internet / DAB / FM radio, CD player, and a wireless audio streamer that can stream MP3s, AACs and other formats from a PC. At £500 ($1000+), it?s rather expensive, ...
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The new Chevrolet Malibu
2007-11-05 21:45:00
It looks like General Motors is anticipating big numbers for the new Chevy Malibu . Production just started at the Fairfax Kansas assembly plant a few weeks ago, and they?re already gearing up to add more capacity at a second facility. The company informed employees at the Lake Orion, MI plant this week that ...
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Samsung 64GB SATA II drives in 2.5, 1.8-inch varieties
2007-11-05 21:44:00
All familiar things: Samsung , SSD flash drives, SATA II, 2.5 and 1.8-inch sizes (read: laptop and portable media device sizes, respectively), 100MBps write / 120MBps read, up to 64GB (again). Not that they stated prices, but we?re not even asking.
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LG?s HSDPA-totin? touchscreen KS20 release for retail in Europe
2007-11-05 21:43:00
Announced in August, LG?s HSDPA -totin? touchscreen KS20 was just released for retail in Europe ? France and Germany to be specific with more countries coming on the quick. Nothing new to report, same business minded, 12.8-mm thick Windows Mobile 6 handset with 3.6Mbps data, WiFi, Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera (VGA up front), ...
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Samsung u900, reveal thyself
2007-11-04 23:20:00
Every carrier needs a massive, over-engineered camera-first, phone-second kind of device in its lineup; for Verizon, that had previously been the Samsung a990, and it’s looking more and more like the u900 is going to make for a fabulous successor. The camera sensor itself doesn’t grow at all — 3 megapixels, ...

Red Palm Centro now available from Sprint
2007-11-04 23:18:00
If red’s more to your liking than black — and Palm OS is more to your liking than, say, Windows Mobile or S60 — give yourself a little high five. The bright red version of Palm’s Centro for Sprint is now available for the very same $99 you’ll spend for the black version from Sprint ...
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Pure Digital unveils Highway in-car DAB radio
2007-11-04 23:17:00
Pure Digital is probably already bringing that DAB goodness to your dwelling, but we know how bad the withdrawals can be once you head out to the car. No worries, though, as the firm is cranking out ?the world?s first in-car DAB digital radio that doesn?t require complicated installation,? which is a fancy ...
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Nissan GT-R Unveiled
2007-11-04 23:16:00
Since the first hint of an American production of the Nissan Skyline GT-R, car enthusiasts across the nation have been anxiously waiting to see if the rumors were true. They hype generated from this car comes from the heritage it is expected to live up to. The first release of the Skyline GT-R ...

What will Google announce tomorrow?
2007-11-04 23:10:00
You can?t believe everything you read and rumors are just rumors. So what can we expect from Google tomorrow? Will it just be an OS or will there be an actual gPhone? Are you excited for the Google OS? Or are you too enamored with your stupid precious iFones to care?
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New Sony UX model available, comes with nice extras
2007-11-04 23:09:00
Sony?s released a new model to its ?Micro PC? line in the $2499 VGN-UX490N/C. Upgrades over the previous UX390 include a Core 2 Solo processor, 48GB SSD flash drive, the inclusion of an extended battery along with the standard battery, and a Bluetooth GPS receiver. Other features include 2-built in cameras, wireless WAN ...
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Meizu MiniOne CellPhone
2007-05-18 16:50:00
    The MiniOne is a GSM+EDGE+WCDMA cellphone using Windows CE 6 and equipped with an ARM11 533MHZ (SamSung) processor sporting 128MB of DDR SDRAM ! It features a TFT Touch Screen (16M colors) with a nice 720×480 resolution and 2 cameras (front 0.3Mpix/rear 3Mpix). Other goodies include BlueTooth, Wifi, DMB Tuner, GPS, video output (last 2 in option), files such as Avi, Mpeg4 and Wmv can be played in 720×480. Last but not least the capacity goes from 4 ( to 16GB and the price from 190 (240) to 330€, that is from 260 (325) to 450$.
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Samsung SLIQ Phone Concept
2007-05-18 16:49:00
Designed by Mike Serafin, the Samsung SLIQ is a unique looking handset which offers an advanced touch interface with tactile feedback. The phone comes with an extra wide LCD, a 2MP camera, an integrated video player, a document viewer, MP3 playback, and an integrated memory card slot. Sadly, it is just a phone concept.
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High-power LEDs from OSRAM Opto for the Opel GTC
2007-05-18 16:48:00
    With the Opel GTC concept car, Opel is setting new standards in styling, dynamics and technology. Apart from its stunning looks and impressive performance, the coupé is equipped with the latest high-power LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.These tiny light sources are so powerful that only a few are needed for all the exterior lighting. Parking lights and daylight running light on the Opel GTC concept car are provided by Golden DRAGON LEDs; two OSTAR LEDs are used in each headlight for the dipped beam, with three further OSTAR LEDs in each headlight providing the high beam. Each fog light is equipped with one OSTAR LED.
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Fujitsu FMV-U8240 World’s Smallest Tablet-Convertible
2007-05-18 16:46:00
  Fuji tsu Limited today announced the addition of the U Series of ultra-mobile PCs to its FMV-LIFEBOOK line of notebook PCs. Intended for business users, the new U Series is the world’s smallest tablet-convertible weighing only 580g and with a thickness of only 26.5mm. The new Fujitsu FMV-U8240 based on Intel Ultra Mobile Platform 2007 with an ultra-slim profile represents the next level in ubiquitous computing. The FMV-U8240 UMPC is available with the latest operating system from Microsoft, Windows Vista Business enabling users to employ the same PC environment when they are outside the office as when they are in the office. Its ultra-compact size makes it easy to carry around at all times, and with a maximum battery life of up to 8 hours users can catch up on e-mail, process documents, and do research whenever they need to, without being tied to a desk. The 5.6″ widescreen display and keyboard with a 14-mm key pitch and 1.3mm keystroke ensure user-friendliness. The...
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Motorola Z8 Phone
2007-05-18 16:44:00
  Motorola has recently released the Motorola Z8 phone. The handset offers video capture and playback at 30fps, the ability to hold up to 32GB of memory thanks to microSDHC cards, 80MB of internal memory, HSDPA and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, and a QVGA 16 million color TFT display. The phone also comes with a pre-loaded copy of “The Bourne Identityâ€� movie with each purchase. The Motorola Z8 will be released in Asia and Europe in June. Pricing is still in a mystery.
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Toshiba Matsushita OCB Screens
2007-05-18 16:43:00
Toshiba and Mats ushita have joined together to develop the Toshiba Matsushita Display. This tiny little 4.3 inch screen uses Optical Compensated Bend technology that offers superior visual quality and clarity when compared to the average flat screen technology. The screen sports a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels and a brightness level of 400cd/m2.
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Panasonic DMP-BD10A Blu-Ray Player
2007-05-18 16:42:00
Here is the latest Blu-Ray Player from Panasonic . Known as the DMP-BD10A, the player sports 7.1 surround formats. DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, Digital Dolby and Digital plus. The player also reads H.264 video codec. The Panasonic DMP-BD10A Blu-Ray Player costs $600.
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enano Computers’ e2 Mini Desktop PC
2007-05-18 16:41:00
  If you’re looking for a tiny and powerful desktop PC, so the e2 mini desktop from enano Computers should be your right answer. Weighing at just 3 pounds, the computer uses only 20% the energy of what an average desktop PC consumes without sacrificing too much performance. The e2 was made from mostly recyclable materials and coupled with an efficient cooling system. The system is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7400 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a TV tuner in the high end model. The price tag is range from $1,229 to $1,999, depending on the system configuration.
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Thanko vintage-style MP3 Clock
2007-05-18 16:40:00
More strange and wonderful Japanese gadgetry - this time from Thanko, which has launched this MP3 Clock . Yes, this is no ordinary clock, despite looks to the contrary. Those bells are speakers, ready to blast out digital sounds. You can hook up it up to PC to transfer your tunes or you can go with one of the animal calls or sound effects that come with it. Even better, if you record your own voice, you can shout at yourself to get up in the morning. And it tells the time, just like an old-fashioned wind-up. This is Japan only right now - and good value too with a price tag equivalent to £13. If it comes over here, I’ll be at the front of the queue.
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Limited Edition Champagne Gold MOTOKRZR K1
2007-04-24 18:24:00
 Motorola today unveiled a limited edition champagne gold MOTOKRZR K1 to the most fashion-savvy Hong Kong consumers. Sharp and sophisticated, fusing superior form with rich functionality, the limited edition champagne gold MOTOKRZR K1 is destined to be the perfect accessory of the season. Glowing in a rich shade of champagne gold, the slim MOTOKRZR K1 speaks to a heritage of elegance and lavishness never before witnessed. A perfect match for this season’s trends, the champagne gold MOTOKRZR K1 is also the ideal gift for trendsetters with an eye for beauty and stylish mothers with a taste for perfection, and it even draws the looks of the most charming bachelors. And it is more than style. With the limited edition champagne gold MOTOKRZR K1, consumers can take their music tracks with them while jetting across the globe through the integrated MP3 player available with airplane mode and Stereo Bluetooth headset support. MOTOKRZR K1 also features worldwide quad-band functionality an...
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Samsung SPH-W2700 thin HSDPA Phone
2007-04-24 18:20:00
Size of a phone no longer has a limit, the Samsung SPH-W2700 shows you what can be done on a 12mm slim clamshell phone. The Samsung SPH-W2700, which is being showcased in Korea, has a 11.9mm thickness body. The clamshell designed phone support GSM Triband network, and also able to utilize the HSDPA data connection for video calls and better data bandwidth. While there isn’t much space for a second video camera, the 1.3 megapixel can also be used as a video call camera by rotating the camera module. A small OLED display screen is available to display calls information. Source
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Pantech Unveils a New Candy Bar Phone S100 in Mexico
2007-04-24 18:17:00
Pantech has announced the launch of its S100 handset, a sleek and simple candy bar phone as part of a bid to increase its market share in the high-growth mobile phone market of Mexico . The sleek-designed candy bar phone is mounted with a full-featured digital camera with digital 4x zoom and video recording function as well as an MP3 player and Bluetooth connection. The Pantech S100 is one of the four Pantech products honored at the prestigious 2007 iF(International Forum) Design Awards for excellence in the design of cellular phones, and furthermore it has been included in the iF Gold Selection 2007. The S100 includes a voice memo function, allowing users to keep a record of their thoughts any time without having to grapple for a pen and paper. Other highlights of the S100 include a 1.8-inch TFT LCD with 260,000 colors, 64 polyphonic ringtones and a speaker phone. S100 features include: Sleek and simple candy bar GSM/GPRS Tri-band 1.8 inch 260K TFT LCD(128 x 160 pixels) Dimension: ...
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AT&T gets slim Samsung A727 and A717
2007-04-24 17:44:00
 We got the first official photos of Samsung ’s slim SGH-A727 and SGH-A717 with the AT&T logo over them. They are respectively candybar and clamshell but both are slim for their form factor. Measuring just 8.9mm in thickness, the A727 is one of the slimmest HSDPA capable phones. Among its features we can noticed microSD memory slot, 1.9â€� 220×176 pixels display and Stereo Bluetooth Audio support. Its camera is only 1.3-megapixel though. The clamshell A717 is very similar to the M610 which Sprint PCS offers. In the 12.9mm thick body it packs 2.3 inches QVGA internal display, 2-megapixel camera and microSD slot. Just like the A727, this one is also a HSDPA phone. Thank you Tuolumne.
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Simple Sidekick ID launched at half price
2007-04-23 21:54:00
Finally, T-Mobile launched the stripped-down version of the Side kick 3, called the Sidekick ID which comes at half the price - $99 instead of $199 for the 3. The simple ID has slightly changed design and exchangeable color faceplates. When it comes to functionality, the little brother loses the camera, Bluetooth and memory card. So basic, it remains a messaging device with swiveling display, unique form-factor, full QWERTY and internet browser. Expected availability is April 25th.   via EngadgetMobile
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Canadian carrier launches HTC Titan
2007-04-23 21:48:00
Telus Cana da is the first mobile carrier to offer the latest HTC P4000 Titan in its line of CDMA phones. The Titan inherits the Apache, which is also known as the PPC-6700 and XV-6700 in US, respectively with Sprint PCS and Verizon. The Titan is also expected to launch with both carriers, but it is still not even announced. We got some spy photos of the PPC-6800 with the Sprint PCS logo over it The Titan reduces the thickness and weight of the Apache, removes the stub antenna, but improves of the features and specifications. It has similar design with side-sliding QWERTY, but like other new HTC phones has Caps and Function lights. The camera resolution is upgraded from 1.3 to 2 megapixels and the EV-DO is now the faster Revision A. We can only hope that the Titan will be available sooner in the States.
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Verizon to get its second G-Zone soon
2007-04-23 20:11:00
The rumors about the second G’Zone phone have been out almost since the first one (Type-V) was launched by Verizon Wireless. Now the first high-resolution images of the G’Zone Type-S surfaced and we can see that it improves on its predecessor by using an internal antenna, redesigned keyboard and new metallic-blue glossy exterior that give it even a fashion look. We will post more information as soon as we have some. Until then, enjoy the pictures.     via Jaker
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Sony Ericsson W999 combines W580 and M600 in one
2007-04-23 20:04:00
First high-resolution image of a new Sony Ericsson GSM phone surfaced on the net. The new phone is supposed to be numbered W999 and is pretty slider with “Butterfly�-keyboard a la the M600 smartphone. We don’t know if this one will also operate on Symbian UIQ (or the non-touch-display technology Motorola used in the RIZR Z8?) but it will have HSDPA for fast internet speed. There is no camera for video calling, but the rumors say there will be 2-megapixel one, unlike the M600 which lacks any. The display is supposed to be QVGA with size of 2.4 inches. It will be only half-inch thick (12.5mm) We will update you with information on the new Walkman W999i phone as soon as we have any. source: Gizmodo
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Spy photos of Sony Ericsson P700
2007-04-23 20:00:00
The first spy photos of this smartphone appeared long time ago but they were of very low quality. Now the first higher quality spy photos of the Sony Ericsson P700 appeared and prove that the earlier ones were real. The P700i is similar to the M600 in design, packing the Butterfly-like QWERTY keyboard and 2.6 QVGA touch display, running on Symbian UIQ. Unlike the M600, the new GSM/UMTS smartphone features two cameras: one for video calling and one for photos, being a 3.2-megapixel unit with dual-LED flash.       
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