Axiotron has announced the launch of their first Mac tablet, Mod Book. Knowing the pulse of their customers they have informed that those who pre-order their machine would be getting the delivery by the end of June. The company announced that they’ve increased
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Monthly Archives: May 2007
Sony VRD-MC5 Portable DVD Player
Sometime computers and software can be so cumbersome, which is a real pain especially when all you want to do is get your photos printed or perhaps a recent home video burned onto a DVD. That’s why Sony has decided to simplify the process with its DVDirect Technology. The latest release is the VRD-MC5 (a follow up to the VRD-MC3)
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Samsung YP-U3 Digital Audio Player
Ending weeks of speculation on the actual specs of Samsung’s iPod Shuffle killer, Samsung in Japan has officially announced the arrival of its ultra slim MP3 player, the YP-U3, not like we’re all that excited about it. Shipping this June, the YP-U3 is will come in in 5 colors (pink, blue, black, white and green) in 1, 2 and 4GB models.
BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone
The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is now available on the Verizon Network. The smartphone is the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry on the network and uses the new “always-on, always connected” Global BlackBerry service. This means one can use the
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Motorola RIZR Z3 launches on T-Mobile
T-Mobile
T-Mobile USA has launched the Motorola RIZR Z3. The slide-style handset meshes the styling that Motorola created with the RAZR with more up-to-date features.
The RIZR Z3 sports:
2-megapixel cameraQuadband GSMStereo BluetoothSpeakerphonemicroSD card slot (128MB included)
The Motorola RIZR Z3 is currently an exclusive with T-Mobile. It can be yours for $99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and 2-year service contract.
LG VX9400 TV phone launches on Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CTIA 2007 — Verizon Wireless has launched its second MediaFLO mobile TV handset, the LG VX9400. Mobile TV has been a major talking point at the CTIA conference and LG has been showing off the VX9400 proudly. Sporting a unique form factor (the screen swivels into landscape orientation) and MediaFLO, the device is designed to work with V Cast TV.
Samsung UbiCell CDMA Base Station for Sprint
CTIA, Samsung, Sprint Nextel, Unique
CTIA 2007 — One of the more interesting new devices at CTIA is the Samsung UbiCell base station. A small white box that looks like a WiFi access point, the UbiCell is actually mini cell tower designed for CDMA 1x networks. The device connects to a mobile network through a broadband connection and is designed to provide enhanced cell coverage for
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iPhone attracts 1 million interested customers
AT&T, Apple, CTIA
CTIA 2007 — During a keynote speech at CTIA, an AT&T executive noted announced that it has collected information from a million people who want to be contacted when the Apple iPhone begins shipping in June. The company isn’t taking pre-orders, so it’s hard to tell if the demand is from probable (and able) buyers or not, but AT&T seemed pretty pleased at the number. Apple hopes to sell up to 10 million of the advanced devices.
SanDisk announces 4GB microSDHC card
CTIA, Verizon Wireless
CTIA 2007 — SanDisk, in conjunction with Verizon Wireless, has announced a 4GB microSDHC card. microSDHC is the new High Capacity (HC) version of microSD, more information on that is available below. Two Verizon Wireless V Cast handsets are already compatible with the new standard, the LG VX9400 and LG VX8700. According to SanDisk, 4GB is enough for 4,000 photos
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LG announces Google partnership
LG Mobile Phone
CTIA 2007 — LG has become the latest mobile phone manufacturer to partner with Google. The handset maker will begin to introduce new models that come pre-installed with Google applications such as Google Maps, Gmail and Blogger. There will also be one click access to Google’s search site via an icon on the home menu. The phones, estimated to be 10 models, will ship throughout Asia, Europe and North America starting in the second quarter.