New Sony S-Series Walkman Goes Live Accidentally – Full Pictures And Specifications

Well, the new S-Series is essentially a slam-dunk at this point with this uncovered listing of the device at materiel.net, a French-based entertainment retailer. The full specifications of the S-Series Walkman are an attractive update the series and confirms to our initial leak. The 8gb Sony NWZ-S544 (129 and 16gb Sony NWZ-S545 with a 16:9 (320 x 240, 262k colors) 2.4 inch QVGA LCD screen feature built-in stereo speakers on the front of the player to share or enjoy music out loud. Sony says 42 h Audio and 6.5 H Video battery life, but we all know that means at 128kbps music quality.

The player is drag n’ drop, which is nothing new for Sony but still great – it also boasts compatibility with iTunes and Windows Media Player as usual. FM radio (with 30 presets) strengthens the appeal and codec support includes mp3, WMA, and AAC. Video quality is up to 30fps and can play back the usual formats like H264/AVC, MP4 and WMV. Sony has also included voice recording with a built-in microphone. I’m almost wondering if they should add a microphone port and make a the future Minidisc hybrid. The earphones included with the new S-Series aren’t too hot, and we didn’t spot any mention of digital amplifier, clear bass and so forth but I’m sure Sony is just trying to offer a competitively priced music/video player with good functionality.

Thanks LG1, Ascariss and Dark Side for their help with this information.

HTC Touch HD Available Unofficially in India

As a heads up for HTC fans that are anxiously waiting for the HTC HD touch to arrive, there are no official dates or pricing information from the company yet. Of course the Indian gray market is a horse of different color and there’s virtually no gadget that any company can launch that the market won’t get weeks or sometimes months prior to an official launch.

While strolling around I popped into a mobile store for pricing on a few handsets and happened to notice an HTC Touch HD box. The price, which I’m sure you’re curious to know, was Rs. 40,000 flat. This could vary depending on the place it’s available at.

We don’t know when it’ll get here or how much the official MRP would be so stay tuned.

Nokia Messaging to Support Windows Live Hotmail

Windows Live Hotmail is now available on Nokia Messaging, the service that enables people to access their personal email on their Nokia devices. In May, Nokia Messaging will also be supported by the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

Nokia Messaging is currently free to download and set-up and supports the world's most popular email accounts - Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail - and accounts from thousands of other email providers. Easy to use, it enables access of up to 10 personal email accounts on a Nokia device, and through one single icon. Once Nokia Messaging is set-up, email accounts can be added to the service directly on the phone, as well as via the Nokia Messaging website (http://email.nokia.com).

With the addition of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia Messaging will be available on 20 different device models worldwide, including the recently announced Nokia E75 which is the first device to come preloaded with Nokia Messaging. More Nokia device models will support Nokia Messaging when they begin shipping. For the full list of supported handsets click here.

"We've come to understand that a key barrier for mass email adoption is not the lack of features, but the usability. Nokia Messaging was designed for ease of use and mobility. While offering people a full feature set, Nokia Messaging still minimizes user actions and simplifies the complex, such as eliminating the need to know technical information. This reduces confusion and the amount of time taken to set up and start using the service on the phone. By prioritizing common actions and needs, we bring the most relevant and frequently used actions upfront," said Atif Hussein, Vice President, Products, Nokia Messaging. "With Nokia Messaging on the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, we bring the service to people no matter what their input preference - touch, qwerty or monoblock."

Motorola Launches Touchscreen Phone, Evoke

Motorola has introduced a new phone called the Evoke QA4, with a 2.8" full touch-screen.

The Evoke supports different messaging styles with a full touch-screen QWERTY keyboard and slide out traditional keypad. Users can customize the home screen content with integrated widgets and personalized RSS feeds, and use the full HTML browser to share pictures, videos and more online.

"We understand the importance of having a mobile phone that helps you stay connected simply and seamlessly with your friends and family, whether you prefer to talk, text or network," said Mark Shockley, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Mobile Devices. "Motorola Evoke offers the cutting-edge convenience and instant gratification of a full touch-screen, intuitive online browsing and the ability to stay plugged in on your terms."

Evoke offers multiple ways to make a phone call with a physical slider keypad and intuitive dialing features on the touch-screen. Equipped with an accelerometer, Evoke can be turned on its side to reveal a full-touch QWERTY keyboard. It also has home screen messaging icons,predictive text, IM-style messaging and Bluetooth.

Web connectivity lets users publish photos and clips taken with Evoke onto their favorite blogs and sharing sites. Touching the screen gives instant access to a full HTML browser and quick-start widgets can be used to bring up sites such as MySpace and YouTube. It also features built-in integration with MySpace.

The Evoke QA4 will be available in Q2 2009. Pricing is unknown.

Spice Mobiles Launches New CDMA Phone

Spice Mobiles has launched a new CDMA phone - the Spice C-5300

The phone features an MP3 player, FM recording, gigital camera, expandable memory and one touch torch. The customizable home screen gives the users the freedom to add or change the menus on the home screen as per need and convenience. The Spice C-5300 also features a mobile tracker .

The Spice C-5300 comes with a Free USB card reader and is available for Rs. 3549.

Samsung To Launch Phone With Night Vision Camera

Mobile phone cameras have taken a step in another direction with Samsung gearing up for the release of a mobile phone with an infra red camera on board. The handset being, called the SCH-W760 will allow users to make video calls in the dark by using infra red rays to illuminate areas in the picture.

The SCH-W760 features a -

• 2.8-inch AMOLED display with a 272 x 480 pixel resolution
• 3.2mp camera
• Bluetooth
  

• 8GB internal memory
• Flash light option (though I’m sure why considering you could probably use the camera to find your way around. Just kidding)

At the moment reports are saying that this slider handset is heading for South Korea and there’s no pricing mentioned yet.

Bose Launches One-piece Wireless Speaker System

Bose has introduced the SoundLink wireless music system, a one-piece portable speaker system that allows users to play music from their computer - wirelessly - in and around the home.

No software or Wi-Fi connection for setup is required. Just plug the included SoundLink USB key into the computer, select music - from iTunes, Pandora, or any other Internet radio or music source - and the audio will stream to the SoundLink system via a long-range wireless link that works through most walls and floors.

"Many people use a computer as their primary source for music," said John Roselli, category business manager for Bose Corporation. "But that convenience and experience is diminished by having to be at the computer to hear it. The Bose SoundLink system unlocks that music, streaming it almost anywhere in the home - even outside - quickly and easily."

For added flexibility, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery is included. It's charged by the system's AC Power Supply - no outlet is required. The battery provides all the power the system needs for up to three hours when played at full volume or for longer periods at more moderate listening levels.

The SoundLink system features a proprietary acoustics package, which combines exclusive Bose waveguide speaker technology and neodymium transducers to deliver room-filling, high-quality audio from a very small enclosure.

The system's infrared remote control operates the power and volume, and can send transport control commands to most applications, allowing users to skip tracks or play/pause from a distance. Touch-sensitive volume buttons also are located on the unit itself.

Although designed primarily for wireless connectivity to a computer, the SoundLink system features an auxiliary input for connecting additional audio sources, including an iPod, iPhone, MP3 player or CD player.

The new SoundLink wireless music system comes in Gloss Black, and will be available from Bose beginning August 27, 2009, for a price of $549.95.

Logitech Launches New Laptop Cooling Pad

Logitech has introduced the Logitech Cooling Pad N100 - the latest addition to the company's range of notebook essentials.

"People often complaint about the overheated laptop and discomfort caused by it. Logitech has introduced this new Cooling Pad to cater to the needs of all these notebook users. Logitech Cooling Pad N100 with slotted surface and virtually silent airflow protects you and your notebook from the difficulties and discomforts caused by the over heated notebook," said Mr. Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Logitech.

While using a laptop on the couch or bed or at a desk, the Logitech Cooling Pad N100 improves airflow around the laptop. To help protect users from the heat the Cooling Pad N100 features a slotted surface, which allows the USB-powered fan to distribute air quietly and evenly.

To create a steady, unobstructed airflow, the Cooling Pad N100 uses rear air intake, unlike other cooling pads, which generate airflow from angles that are easily blocked by the laptop itself or loose articles of clothing. Plus, the enclosed, durable construction protects the internal fan from dust and damage.

The Cooling Pad N100 includes a low power-consumption USB cable that connects to a computer with minimal impact on the notebook's battery - while still delivering enough power to improve airflow around the laptop.

The Logitech Cooling Pad N100 is priced at Rs. 1995 and enjoys a replacement warranty of three years.

Acer Launches Two New Netbooks

Acer has extended its line of netbooks with two new models optimized for mobile customers – the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One AOD250.

The new Acer Aspire One models measure only one inch thin and come in four color chassis choices (Diamond Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue and Seashell White). Both models weigh less than three pounds (2.75 pounds for the AO751h and 2.44 pounds for the AO250) and feature a soft-touch palm rest to increase typing comfort.

The new Acer Aspire Ones models provide access to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and come with the option for 3G broadband wireless connectivity. The extended 6-cell battery for the AO751h can provide uptime of up to eight hours, while the 3-cell battery can provide four hours of uptime. The AO250's standard 3-cell battery can provide up to three hours and 15 minutes of battery life, while the 6-cell battery can provide up to six hours.

The new devices use the latest Intel Atom processors (N270 on the AOD250 and N270 or Z520 on the AO751h) and feature the Acer Crystal Eye webcam, built-in digital microphone and two built-in stereo speakers.

The Acer Aspire Ones have three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and VGA as well as Bluetooth capabilities that can be activated with the Easy Launch Bluetooth key. Both new models also feature a multi-in-oneCard Reader .

Both models are available in several configurations.

HTC Touch Pro2 Review

HTC Touch Pro2 is considered the most highly anticipated Windows Mobile device of all time. The unique feature of a tilting screen that is seen in HTC TyTN II and the other variations; is brought back again with the introduction of other new technologies that will put many business professionals at awe. Read on to find out more about the super cool HTC Touch Pro2.

The HTC Touch Pro2 is larger and heavier than the last model from HTC but it sports a bigger touch screen that stands at a better tilt or angle. It is definitely a really big and bulky phone that you will not be able to carry by clipping it onto your belt. The interface of this phone is extremely impressive and it carries a new additional feature of a conference call speaker named as the “Straight Talk”.

Physically, you will notice that it is a stunning phone that exudes an appearance and feels that scream high-end. The touch screen with WVGA resolution makes for a really fine and clear picture. The device is a statement that says mobile device engineering has gone a long way especially with the return of the tilting screen. Included in the box that carries this device, you will find a USB cable, a wall charger, an extra stylus, a leather case (to big to be placed on your belt), a screen protector, software instruction, and the battery.

When you are typing, the tilting screen offers an optimum viewing angle. You can watch a movie easily without having to hold it and it is most practical when you are using the GPS navigation in your car. The Touch Pro2’s QWERTY keyboard is almost similar to what you get on a regular computer keyboard; with touch operation is possible without the use of a D-pad.

The call quality of this phone is really good as the voice on the other line comes out clear and crisp. You can also increase the level of volume. The interface of the phone is laid out perfectly making it easy for you to call the number you last dialed by tapping in the first few digits. Since this phone is designed with a conference call facility in mind, the interface has options for multi-callers set up which requires you to create your network first. By putting the phone face down as after you set up a call, you will get to use the loud, noise-cancelling Straight Talk speaker that turns on when the button glows green in color.

The camera of this phone is unfortunately a relatively basic one, which sports 3.2 megapixels that has not flash and no other unique features. In this respect, the HTC Touch falls behind many of its other competitors. In good lighting, you will get images that are good enough but the edges can be a little blurry with poorly rendered color. It gets worse for snapping pictures under a lesser light condition.

Sony Ericsson C905

The Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot has managed to create a real stir in the mobile community. It's the first GSM handset that ships with the whopping 8 megapixels worth of camera goodies and such things simply cannot go unnoticed.

You've probably already gone through the news scoop and you know the sweet details - face detection, smart contrast, both a xenon flash and a photo flash, as well as geotagging complete the camera feature set. A 2.4-inch QVGA TFT display with scratch-resistant mineral glass cover

will serve you as a viewfinder.

The Sony Ericsson C905 seems like an excellent high-end cameraphone - our old trustworthy 8 megapixel Canon EOS-1D Mark II N is already starting to feel a wee bit threatened. Will it keep its job?

The Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot also comes with a built-in accelerometer for screen auto rotation, TV-out port, GPS and, wait for it … Wi-Fi support. Yes, that's true wireless networking on a regular feature phone.

And did we also mention the quad-band GSM/EDGE connectivity, the UMTS and HSDPA support, stereo Bluetooth (that's A2DP for the nerd group), USB and FM radio with RDS? Well, it is a nice feature combo by all standards. And it so happens, that we managed to sneak it for a quick hands-on.

Truth be told, the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot has obviously never heard of diets and healthy food. With a thickness of 18mm (up to 19.5 in its thickest part), it's a seriously fat fella - at least by feature phone standards. There are other really popular smartphones that take the thickness problem even further, but the C905 Cyber-shot is not a smartphone.

LG Full HD Flat Screen

LG Flatron TV sets have re-defined the meaning of entertainment by giving every LG Flatron TV owner an opportunity to touch and feel the reality. Incorporating the latest XD technology, the LG Flatron TV features digital processing which enhances the quality and resolution of the picture. As a result, what you see on the screen comes to you alive.

It has been quite some time now since the first flatron televisions from LG made their appearance. The world was thrilled to identify a smarter and a better way to view television. The everyday experience of catching up on the latest shows and programs got somewhat reinvented - what with all the different models of LG flat TV sets that were designed to offer supreme looks, functionality, and above all, an exceptional performance.

One needs to mention the LG Flatron TV sets in this context. These are technologically advanced, premium and sophisticated flat TV sets from the house of LG. The LG Flatron TV sets also come with special connectivity options; this means that one can use these products with many of the conventional players as well.

The looks of every LG Flatron TV model are also equally striking. Sometimes, a single look is all that it takes for a person to fall for any specific model of LG Flatron TV sets. These LG televisions come with elegant styles and eye-catching metal finishes. This makes them very much in tune with the contemporary lifestyles. The television sets from this leading manufacturer can blend well with all the modern furniture and other home decor accessories.

Many of the Flatron TV sets come with graphic cards that make them all the more desirable amongst fun loving users. The incorporation of stereo speakers ensure that the sound matches up to the graphics. It is possible to store around 200 channels in many of the models from this category. Available with the remote control feature, these products are almost like adding the TV functionality to a personal computing setup.

Besides LG Flatron TV sets, you can also opt for other sophisticated models such as LG LCD TV, LG Plasma TV, and very stylish LG Ultra Slim TV. If you are worried about the small size of your room and how to choose a perfect TV set for it, the LG Ultra Slim TV would just be the right choice. About 30% to 40% slimmer than any normal television. LG Ultra Slim television sets are available in 21" and 29". They can fit into any small room and yet look elegant. Featuring designer looks and Golden Eye Technology, they can redefine "entertainment" in true sense.

Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1

The good: Deep blacks and detailed shadows for an LCD; three component-video inputs; slick styling.

The bad: Expensive; poor color decoding with heavy red push; only one HDMI input.

The bottom line: While not quite as good for home theater as the best plasmas, the expensive Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 puts on a pretty face and delivers an impressive picture.

Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 40 in ; Resolution: 1366 x 768 ; See full spec

Samsung UN46B7000

The good: Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color; very good dejudder processing; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming, and a lot of built-in content; extremely energy-efficient.

The bad: Expensive; less-uniform screen than other LCDs; poor off-angle viewing; backlight fluctuates with program brightness; dark areas tinged bluer; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms; red frame isn't for everyone.

The bottom line: Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.

Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 46 in ; Resolution: 1920 x 1080 ; See full specs

Price range: $1,839.00 - $2,609.99

Sony Vaio TZ

It's obvious that the Vaio TZ from Sony has been designed from the ground up with 100% mobility in mind. It looks stunning in its carbon fiber casing and remarkably thin design, and with up to eight hours of battery life, there is very little that discerning road warriors won't appreciate about the TZ.

Philips 230C1

Philips is back with a 23 inch 2 ms full HD screen, that includes DVI, VGA and HDMI sockets as well as a pair of 2 x 2 watt speakers. Nice looking and reasonably priced, it's well worth a look.

It is similarly designed to the 220CW9, with a glossy black bezel and base socket and a grey metalic base. The bezel is underlain with a grey bar to disguise the speakers and gives it a very nice finish. Philips has again included a 1 port USB hub. The base is the 230C1’s weak point. The panel can only be tilted a few degrees and there's no pivot mode or even any way of adjusting it vertically. If the sound quality given by the built-in speakers isn’t what you’d like, there’s a headphones socket just under the speaker bar.

Philips 230E1

Diagonal screen size	23 pouces
Type	TN
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Response time	5 ms
Interfaces (HDMI / DVI / VGA / YUV)	1 / 1 / 1 / 0
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At first sight, the Philips 230E1 looks as if it is a clone of the 230C1. Both these screens are 23 inch full HD with HDMI, DVI and VGA sockets. The main difference between the two models is panel responsiveness. Philips rates the 230E1 at 5 ms and the 230C1 at 2 ms. Both have the same 2 x 2 watt speakers. If you don’t like the sound, Philips also gives the option of plugging in some headphones or a speaker kit just above the built-in speakers.

As far as appearance goes it has the same black glossy bezel and chrome base. The speakers have been placed behind a grey band that runs under the bezel. As usual, Philips includes its 1 port USB hub. We would have liked to see a second but even this is useful for, say, connecting your USB key directly to the screen rather than having to reach behind your PC. All in all, it looks pretty good on your desk. Its main default remains its base. No pivot mode, nor vertical adjustment.