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Sony’s XPERIA X10 has Finally Official

Mobile — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:59:24 +0000

After so many rumors about the new XPERIA X10, previously known as the Rachael and the X3, they’ve finally made a brave move to released the final Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 phone today. We’ve the spy shots last few month, but now it’s a real official images taken from Engadget. According to the source, the XPERIA X10 introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously introducing new features & capabilities. The UX platform builds on top of the Open OS & creates a unique Sony Ericsson user experience by combining best-in-class entertainment features with signature apps, unrivalled integration of social media services and a rich GUI.

The XPERIA X10 is a 1GHz Snapdragon-based touchscreen candybar, wide 4-inch capacitive touch display, and a thoroughly tricked out Android skin named Rachael. It also has a 4-inch capacitive touchscreen running at WVGA 480 x 854 resolution, UMTS 3G HSDPA/HSUPA supports, along with WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 and GPS, together of course with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

Connectivity includes microUSB and a 3.5mm headphone jack, both on the top edge of the X10, and there’s a microSD slot with an 8GB card in the box as standard. The camera is an 8.1-megapixel unit with autofocus and an LED flash, together with some of the CyberShot extras we’ve seen on previous Sony Ericsson handsets.

Sony Ericsson are saying they will be rolling out the XPERIA X10 across the world including Japan from the first half of 2010.

[ via Sony Ericsson Press Release ]

Say Hello To New Firmware 2.0 for Nokia N97

Mobile — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:08:50 +0000

Nokia made a new firmware 2.0 for N97 smartphone. The update already available for free download from the Nokia Software Update website or via the menu on the phone. The installs a huge list of fixes, including a “soft” scroll with ‘flip scrolling’. Also available are “hot” keys for quick access to the homescreen with their preferences, a new version of Ovi Maps 3.1 with 3D maps, some component updates for Nokia E-mail, Ovi Contacts and Ovi Store.

Of course, it will increased battery life of smartphone. Nokia also announced sales of Nokia N97 mini smartphones. It will appear in European stores this week and will cost 450 EUR (without taxes and subsidies).

Announcement of Nokia N97 mini in September, this phone is equipped with 3.2-inch touchscreen, slightly smaller than the “big brother” Nokia N97 and 8GB internal memory (compared to 32GB in Nokia N97). Otherwise, it has features like: sliding QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera, wireless communications and GPS. By the way, as of September 2009 was sold 2 million Nokia N97, quite possibly, Nokia N97 mini will repeat the success of its predecessor.

[ via Nokia ]

Aquarius NS409 Netbook with Rotary Display

Mobile — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:15:28 +0000

Aquarius, a Russian based company, presents its new notebook which they call it with a simple Aquarius NS409 Tablet PC. This netbook measures 241×215×26 mm and weight is about 1.25 kg. Aquarius NS409 Tablet PC comes equipped with 8.9-inch touchscreen display, which can be rotated 180 degrees, 1024×600 pixels, 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM and storage based on flash memory, two USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and built-in webcam with motion sensor automatically select the correct orientation, and multi-format card reader.

Meanwhile, its battery will provide four hours for an effective autonomous work, but with high-capacity, this netbok’s battery able to provide up to six hours.

According to the company however, this Aquarius NS409 Netbook is designed for school-age children from 6 years and older: designed and strengthened to meet the requirements and conditions of work in school. Unfortunately, the price is not unknown yet, but we will inform you as soon as we get an information.

[ via Aquarius ]

Creative Zen X-Fi2 Media Player with Touchscreen

Mobile — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:02:27 +0000

Creative has announced a new touchscreen MP3 player at IFA on Wednesday called the Creative Zen X-Fi2 that promises to be a cheap alternative to the iPod touch and Sony X-Series players. The Zen X-Fi2 measures 102 x 57 x 11.6 mm and weighs 75 grams and it is available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. It boasts a built-in FM tuner, speaker and microphone, as well as support for audio formats.

That’s right. These audio formats are MP3, WMA (DRM9) Audible4, AAC, FLAC and video files: WMV9, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4/5 and XviD. Creative ZEN X-FI2 also equipped with a microSD slot for storing more files and patented technologies, such as X-Fi Crystalizer, and X-Fi Expand. Creative ZEN X-FI2 PMP with 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB are currently available in the pre-order for respectively $130, $180 and $230.

[ via Creative]

Storm Camden: A Watch with Touchscreen

Mobile — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:41:30 +0000

Storm London, a British company has recently announced the creation of this elegant Camden Watch, a watch with a touchscreen that can go into standby to save energy to turn it back just a touch, and the instrument is again ready to show time, date or text of your choice, provided that within the limit of 10 characters. Aside from displaying the time, the watch will also let you show off a text message up to 10 characters. Other features include an auto alarm and world time. Comes with Silver, Gold, and Slate colors.

By the way, you can pick up the Camden Silver for £139.99, the Gold for £169.99 and Slate for £179.99.

[ via Storm Watch ]

GO V-Touch: The Touchscreen Mixing Device

Mobile — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:27:13 +0000

Now a touchscreen not denied to anyone, from phones to PCs All-in-one, all devices in which there is a screen must be used with the touch of a finger. By the way, GO, an english company with taps, has decided to equip the the mixer V-Touch not only to touch a screen to display the water temperature, but also a touchpad to adjust the flow and water temperature. Unfortunately, unknown at the time availability and price. We’ll inform you soon.

Sharp’s 5-inch PC-Z1 Ultramobile Device

Mobile — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:18:49 +0000

Sharp Corporation, Japanese electronics giant, announced its 5-inch PC-Z1 Ultramobile Device, into the Japanese markets. The PC-Z1 ensures to take technology to a new dimension as it creates a new mobile device category with its release. This innovative device will feature a quick launch function (nearly 3 seconds) way too similar to mobile phones, enabling consumers to check their e-mails with immense convenience and ease. Users will be offered with a longer net access and can now enjoy net services due to its long battery running time (approx 10 hours).

It also claiming to be as convenient to handle as any mobile phone used by a consumer. Also, ensures to deliver the performance similar to that of a personal computer. The Akihabara News reported that this device comes equipped with 1024 x600 TFT LCD touchscreen NetWalker smartbook, and measure 161.4 x 108.7 x 19.7 ~ 24.8mm / 409g.

Moreover, the PZ-Z1 also features 800MHz Freescale i.MX515 CPU built around the ARM Cortex-A8 architecture, 512MB of memory, 4GB of on-board flash storage (with microSDHC expansion for another 16GB), 802.11b/g WiFi, 2x USB, and QWERTY keyboard going 68 percent of full-size. Its 5-inch touch-screen LCD enabling intuitive touch operation alongside the full keyboard ensuring to offer complete comfortable text input. On the other hand, consumers will also be able to create documents, spreadsheets, presentation materials and edit them with ease. Sharp will also offer a variety of content for the PC-Z1 such as language and specialized-field dictionaries, novels along with comics. Users can use the PC-Z1 as an electronic dictionary and e-book and also modify their business documents.

The company will introduce the device in three magnificent models namely PC-Z1-W (white), PC-Z1-B (black), PC-Z1-R (red). It is expected that the white and black models will be available from September 25th for ¥44,800 (about $479), while the red one will hit the stores by late October.

[ via Akihabara News ]