Samsung s30.

Samsung recently unveiled the Instinct s30 mobile phone, which on the outside looks like a smaller version of the original Instinct. However, the Instinct s30 is not really a mini Instinct.

Compared to the original Instinct, the s30 has a far sexier appearance. The curves around the edges make it more pleasing to look at compared to the blockish stature of the original Instinct. The 3.2-inch display with 432 x 240 resolution, however, leaves us begging for a much clearer screen. It takes quite a while to turn the power off, and the teeny-weeny 1GB microSD card slot makes it hard to eject. The saving grace in the Instinct s30's design is having a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack.
The Instinct s30 uses the similar OS to the original Instinct, which some users find disappointing. The icons on the main screen could not be customized, and the text messages still appear as a pop-up alert even when the message panel or web browser is loaded, making an utter nuisance. The built-in applications for MySpace, YouTube, Facebook, and Photobucket come as mildly impressive, but the applications found in BlackBerry App World come as superior. But when it comes to the basic tasks like typing a text message, making calls, and checking voicemail, users can definitely rely on the s30.

The biggest beef about the Instinct s30 is the expensive price tag. Getting this phone on contract with Sprint for $130 could leave you wanting. The mobile phone does not have a radio nor WiFi connectivity. The web browser features a large sidebar that appears as a waste of space, and it only appears fine for viewing mobile web pages (but not that good in web pages). It does not have a multi-touch feature or even an accelerometer.

The bottom line: The Samsung Instinct s30 would have been a great lower-end phone if it is promoted as such.


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HP Probook s-series

Hewlett Packard announced a new line of inexpensive notebook PC targeting the business professionals. The HP Probook series is expected to become one of the most versatile business notebook portfolios in the industry. The design of the HP Probook combines the matte and glossy surfaces while stripping out the extraneous, leaving a very minimalist look.

The standard series (or the s-series) of HP Probook models have a mercury-free design, featuring high-definition LED backlit displays with a choice between 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 17.3-inch diagonal widescreen sizes. Like other Probooks that will be developed, the s-series is distinguished by a unique keyboard design and a set of professional innovations previously found only on higher-priced modelsThe innovative layout of the keyboard provides a visually open and spacious appearance, with keys raised from the surface. You can use it just like any other keyboards, only that the raised surface makes it less likely trap dirt and dust, while making it easy to clean and more maintenance free.

Some of the HP Probook models will have the latest in wireless connectivity through HP Mobile Braodband. Using a single module, the HP un2400, the HP Probook enables to support multiple mobile broadband network technologies and mobile operators. The s-series will also have HP QuickLook 2 software, which provides access to e-mail, calendar, task, and contact information at the touch of a button. Meanwhile, the HP Sparekey makes the hassle of forgotten passwords less stressful by using a sequence of predetermined personal information questions to gain immediate entry to the system.
In addition, the Probook s-series has been developed for reduced impact on the environment by eliminating or reducing substances said to harm the environment, using fewer resource and consuming lesser energy.


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Philips Xenium X530 Phone

The Philips Xenium X530 is a recent flip top phone to come out in the Xenium phone series. The difference now is that this is the first mobile phone associated with the said brand after its mobile phone division was bought by a certain Chinese company. But despite the changes, it is still an attractive mobile phone worth a second look.

The main attraction for this Philips Xenium is, initially, by how it looks. An attractive design makes the Xenium X530 worth considering. This, along with its long lasting battery life that is now associated with the Philips Xenium phone series. This mobile phone can last up to 850 hours of stand by time and 8 hours worth of talk time.
The Philips Xenium X530 also features a one-inch OLED display on the outside along with its 2.2 inch OLED screen when flipped open. This mobile phone also has a 2 mega pixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, FM radio and music player. The Xenium X530 is quite a basic phone to have, but also worth a look by its sleek design and long battery life.


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Sony Announces Two New Bluetooth Headphones: DR-BT100CX and DR-BT101

Whether you’re planning on listening to music or making calls, Sony has labelled its latest wireless headphone duo as perfect for either audio form.The DR-BT100CX and DR-BT101 are essentially the same thing: Bluetooth headphones capable of streaming music and voice calls from your handset into your ears. The main difference though is that BT100CX sports an in-ear design and BT101 looks like traditional headphones.
But several technical differences hide under their differently shaped exteriors. For example, the BT100CX earphones have 9mm driver units inside and are capable of a frequency response of 6Hz-23kHz, while the BT101 cans have more powerful 30mm driver units inside and a 14Hz-24kHz frequency response.

The duo both support Bluetooth 2.1, feature echo- and noise-cancellation technologies, have a 10m reception range and are compatible with four Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.Sony’s in-ear cans only take 2.5 hours to recharge, but you’ll have to wait for four hours before the BT101 headphones will be fully powered up. Unsurprisingly, the overhead model’s longer charge translates into 12 hours of life and 200 hours of standby time, compared to just eight hours' playback and 120 hours standby life on the BT100CX model. Both units are charged through USB.
User controls for the BT100CX headphones are built onto a small controller unit and the larger over-ear can’s buttons are built onto each earphone.


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SAMSUNG OMNIA PRO! - IL FUTURO SLIDE QWERTY WVGA CON SCHERMO AMOLED - THE FUTURE SLIDE WITH SCREEN QWERTY WVGA AMOLED

Like other manufacturers including Samsung to launch a touch screen terminal with integrated qwerty keyboard type slide. Il terminale potrebbe chiamarsi OMNIA PRO seguendo la distinzione fatta da altre case per i terminali con tastiera qwerty ed avere caratteristiche molto interessanti: The terminal could be called OMNIA PRO follow the distinction made by other manufacturers for terminals with qwerty keyboard and have very interesting characteristics:

* display touch screen amOled 3.5 pollici WVGA 800×480 amOled the touch screen 3.5-inch WVGA 800 × 480
* sistema operativo windows mobile 6.1 (aggiornabile appena disponibile al 6.5) operating system windows mobile 6.1 (upgradeable to 6.5 as soon as available)
* tastiera slide QWERTY orizzontale horizontal slide QWERTY keyboard
* fotocamera da 5megapixel con autofocus, stabilizzatore immagine, flash e video 5megapixel camera with autofocus, image stabilizer, flash and video

Non sono ancora certi i dati riguardanti Ram e Rom (anche se saranno superiori a quelli dell’attuale Omnia) e del processore (dovrebbe rimanere il medesimo a 624 Mhz ). Are not yet certain data regarding Ram and Rom (even if they are higher than those of the Omnia) and the processor (it should remain the same 624 Mhz). It is believed that the market may start before the summer holidays. Il terminale, oltre ad avere caratteristiche di tutto rispetto, probabilmente arriverà sul mercato ad un prezzo molto competitivo. The terminal, as well as having characteristics of all respect, probably will come on the market at a very competitive price. Non ci resta che attendere una conferma, press ufficiale o notizie da Samsung per conferme o smentite. We can only wait for a confirmation, the official press or news from Samsung for confirmations or denials.

Nota: l’immagine che vedete è una nostra creazione e non rispecchia la reale forma del terminale che potremo comunque vedere tra poche settimane. Note: The image you see is our own creation and does not reflect the real shape of the terminal that we can still see in a few weeks.


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Orange launches UK's cheapest touchscreen phone

The UK ain’t no stranger to the credit crisis and nor is Orange, one of many cell phone carriers in the country island. So much so in fact that they’re offering an ultra cheap touchscreen, pay as you go phone, the Vegas. Available in bubblegum pink or black, the Vegas is £48.50 ($72 US) and sports a 2.4-inch screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, media player, FM radio, 128MB of built-in memory expandable by microSD card slot. It’s available now.If you're looking to hop on the touchscreen bandwagon on a budget, Orange has just uncovered a new wallet-friendly handset that might be right up your street.

At a credit crunching £48.50, the Vegas is the cheapest touch screen pay as you go handset in the UK, and is available in classic black or, exclusively to the folk at Orange, a bubblegum pink for the ladiesThe specs are pretty limited as you might expect, but for under £50 you'll get a 1.3 megapixel camera, a media player and built-in FM radio. There's 128MB of built-in memory to store your snaps and music, but you get a microSD card slot that will let you whack up the capacity to a rather respectable 4GB.

Not wanting to discriminate against the pay monthlies among you, the Vegas is also available for contract users, but we'd think this will probably be more of a pull for the pay as you goers out there.

You can get your hands on the Vegas now from Orange stores or online. Keep your peepers fixed on Stuff.tv for a hands-on vid review very soon.


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Hybrid Camera Rigs from Redrock Makes DSLR Filmmaking Possible

The evolution of the camera continues as more advanced features become available. Several years ago, the idea of recording photographs using digital files instead of film was inconceivable, now a new batch of digital single reflex cameras can now store moving images for a high-resolution filming experience.

Most DSLRs have movie modes of at least 720p resolution and Redrock Micro, a leading provider of cinema accessories for digital filmmakers, has found an opportunity in making the DSLR the new filmmaking tool with their new DSLR 2.0 line of hybrid cinema rigs. Fitted to accommodate major DSLR brands like Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS Rebel T1i, Nikon D90, and Panasonic Lumix HG1, these cinema rigs-ranging from rack, rails, and shoulder mounts-can help bring filmmaking to a whole new level.The DSLR 2.0 accessories address the emerging new hybrid shooting style made possible by DSLR video cameras, combining the ultra portability and lightweight of DSLR shooting together with cinema-quality accessories, frames, and standards.

"Redrock's new DSLR 2.0 gear is a fantastic accessory, which can be used with Canon DSLR cameras, and delivers a portable, lightweight shooting rig that can help adapt use of our DSLRs to fit many diverse needs," said David Sparer, senior manager of Canon USA's Professional Product Market division.

There are about two dozen individual components in the DSLR 2.0 that can be mixed and matched upon purchase so you can have the exact configuration you desire. The Redrock DSLR baseplate is the foundations of all DSLR 2.0 configuration, featuring an ultra-light design, unique locking pin for DSLRs to eliminate rotation, and a quick-release clamp for speedy transformations from tripod to handheld shooting.

More than the portability and ease-of-use, budding filmmakers can also rave about how practical these cinema rigs are. From as low as $195, you can now have cinema-quality shots on your DSLR, no more "shaky hand" shots common among digital films.


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LG Arena KM900

The LG Arena KM900 is a high-end smartphone that recently debuted in Europe. This device's WVGA display and high-resolution video camera give it an emphasis on multimedia playback and recording.
An Overview of the LG Arena
The Arena has a large touchscreen and LG's new S-Class 3D user interface. This has a cube-based layout, and provides four customizable home screens for direct access to the phone's features. Underneath is a proprietary operating system, not Windows Mobile as with some of this company's other recent devices.
LG Arena KM900As mentioned earlier, this smartphone has superior video capabilities. With its 3.0-inch WVGA display, the Arena is able to play DivX or Xvid movies in Dolby Mobile surround sound. Its 5 MPx camera is capable of recording DVD-quality video, and even 120 fps slow-motion video.

The Arena offer up to 40 GB of storage for audio and video, thanks to its 8 GB of internal memory and a micro SD slot with support for 32 GB cards.

LG promises that the battery offers up to 30 hours of MP3 playtime and 300 hours of standby time.

This GSM smartphone has HSDPA 7.2 -- a very high-speed version of 3G -- Wi-Fi, and GPS.

Overall, it is be 106 mm by 55 mm by 12 mm, and is available in silver and black.


Quick Specs
Operating System: Proprietary OS
Screen Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
Screen Size: 3.0 inch
Keyboard Type: On-screen
Communications: Bluetooth, GPRS, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, UMTS
Meda Type: microSD
Camera Resolution: 5.0 megapixels
GPS: Yes
Dimensions: 4.17 x 2.18 x 0.47 inch
Battery Type: Lithium - Ion
Battery: Lithium - Ion
Release Date: 3/31/2009 Read More...