Archive for December, 2010

Pantone iPhone and iPad cases

Posted in iPad accessories by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

The design community loves Apple products. They also love the Pantone Matching System. So it’s about time these two got together, don’t you think? Case Scenario thinks so, that’s why they have released this new line of licensed cases.

They’re Pantone approved and nine different versions are available for the iPhone and four for the iPad, giving you plenty of options. No word on pricing or availability yet though.

Samsung ships Android phone with dual Super AMOLED screens

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Samsung has announced an interesting handset in China, the W899. This flip phone features Android 2.2 along with dual Super AMOLED touchscreens on the flip portion. Each screen is 3.3 inches and has the same 480×800 resolution.

There’s also the hardware keypad, a 5-megapixel camera that can record 720p videos and in China, it supports both CDMA/EVDO and GSM networks. Then there’s Wi-Fi, a GPS sensor and a microSD card slot.

Google eBookstore is official

Posted in Google by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Google has now officially announced its electronic book store called the Google ebookstore, instead of Google Editions which was the rumored name. Google eBooks are available from the Google ebookstore in the US, and the company has announced that they have over three million titles available in the store.

The big G says that their eBooks are compatible with a wide range of devices, including most smartphones, tablets, e-readers and netbooks. In addition they are also launching free applications for Android and Apple iOS devices, and the apps are already available in the Android marketplace and the Apple App Store.

Boost Case for iPhone 4

Posted in iPhone Accessories by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

No matter how good the battery is on a device, we need more juice. The iPhone 4, like everything else, always seems to run down at the worst times. And the iPhone 4 also needs a case, so you might as well take care of both problems with one device.

The Boost Case will fit the bill since it has a battery inside. It has a black exterior with blue LEDs to show how much battery life is left in the device. The battery inside has 1700mAh of power and the case is just 0.69″ thick. The case can be charged alone or you can charge the case battery and the iPhone 4 battery at the same time, which is nice.

Teclast T720-3GE Android Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Adding yet another option to the crowded tablet market, Teclast has announced its latest Android-powered tablet, the Teclast T720-3GE. Looks good in that colorful image. So what does it have? The device features a 7-inch (800 x 400) display screen, the Google Android 2.1 OS, a 624MHz ARM processor and supports 720p video playback via an HDMI output.

The tablet measures just 6.5mm thick and also features Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. Sadly we have no info on pricing yet.

Seahope Scope 2 Watch

Posted in Watches by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Seahope has unveiled their new Scope 2 watch from the EleeNo Cyber collection. It has an amazing retro-modern style that looks like it is straight from a Sci-Fi movie. We love this one.

It features a futuristic digital display with a visor that will display the time when you push the button. It measures 47mm x 41.5mm x 15mm and is currently available in Japan for 22,150 Yen or about $264. Sure, it’s pricey, but just look at that style.

iPhone made from Dinosaur tooth and Space debris

Posted in iPhone by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Stuart Hughes is known for their gold, platinum, diamond, and crystal encrusted gadgets. But how do you up the ante on those precious gems? You use a material that dates back to 65 million years. This one was conceived by his wife, Katherine Hughes.

It’s the iPhone 4 History Edition, the world’s first Dinosaur mobile phone. It uses a tooth of a 65 million year old T-REX and meteor stone together to dress up the rear of the iPhone. The rim is caked with 8.5ct ‘IF’ flawless diamonds and a diamond studded Apple logo set in platinum on the tooth and stone rear.

Sennheiser HD220 and CX310 by Adidas Originals

Posted in Headphones by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

The latest collaboration between sports companies and tech manufacturers has Sennheiser and Adidas unleashing the HD220 headphones and the CX310 in-ear earphones. The HD220 is equipped with neodymium magnets, a closed supra-aural design and individually adjustable ear cups.

The CX310 comes with a variety of earpiece sizes to fit all ears and both sets are bundled with pouches for carrying them around and cost the same at $65. The style looks pretty cool for that price and they look comfortable.

Samsung Nexus S is official

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

The new Google Phone is official. The Nexus S is built by Samsung, with a curved 4-inch AMOLED screen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, NFC support, and it’s running a completely clean version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

This new Google phone has 16GB of internal storage and 512MB of RAM, along with a gyroscope and VoIP support. It will be available unlocked or on T-Mobile, though according to Google’s product page it doesn’t support T-Mobile’s 4G-ish HSPA+ network.

Apple confirms white iPhone 4 for Spring 2011

Posted in iPhone by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

The white iPhone 4 has been delayed several times and was even removed from the online Apple Store. There was never any official confirmation from Apple that the device was canceled, but that was the rumor. And now the latest in the white iPhone 4 saga is that some new signage has been going up in Apple stores which features a footnote that the white iPhone will be available in spring 2011.

Hopefully that is really the case. It’s in line with what Apple previously mentioned. Maybe we can get a happy ending for all of you white iPhone fans yet.

OnLive and Vizio may start movie subscription services

Posted in Games by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Cloud gaming service OnLive and TV maker Vizio are discussing separate deals for subscription movie services of their own. OnLive is apparently committed to expanding to movies via subscriptions to go with their video games. Vizio is believed to be in talks for content.

This is an interesting move for Vizio since it already has access to Netflix and Vudu. It will be interesting to see what happens with both companies. Can Onlive compete with Netflix? Will Netflix have to get into gaming? Stay tuned.

Asus E600 WP7 Device stops by the FCC

Posted in ASUS by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

Back in August an unnamed Asus smartphone powered by Windows Phone 7 was sighted and now the phone has surfaced again and we have a name. It’s called the Asus E600. It recently visited with the FCC and we know that the device features a WVGA touchscreen which is about 4-inches.

Other features include 850/1900MHz 3G bands, so it may be for AT&T in the US, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 5.2-megapixel camera with LED flash, microSD card support and a 1,300mAh battery.

Mac App Store launching on December 13th?

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

We know that the Mac App Store is launching soon. Steve Jobs has said that it would go live “within 90 days” back when it was announced on October 20th. Now AppleTell has an inside source who claims that Apple is trying to launch the Mac App Store before Christmas, specifically on December 13th and telling developers to have their software ready by Monday, December 6th.

The Mac App Store will require an OS update to end users and the new OS X 10.6.6 has already been seeded to developers. If true, they are being pretty aggressive with this timeline.

BenQ DV S11 Full HD Camcorder with Pico Projector

Posted in Camcorders by Conner Flynn on December 6th, 2010

The BenQ DV S11 Full HD Camcorder / Pico Projector Combo sure makes it easy to share your video. It’s a 1080p zoomless camcorder in the Flip style and can also handle five megapixel stills.

We don’t have any specs for the projector itself, but they say it can put a 50-inch picture on your wall. If you like what you see, it’s available now in Hong Kong for $2,399 HKD, which is about $300.

Dell Inspiron Duo knockoff

Posted in Notebooks by Conner Flynn on December 5th, 2010

Hey look at this. A Dell Inspiron Duo knockoff. Naturally it’s smaller in size and less powerful than the real deal. The Dell Inspiron Duo has one big feature going for it that we had never seen before. That’s why it wowed most of us. And that’s why the knockoff makers didn’t waste any time with this design.

But as usual, they don’t get that we want good specs, even in a knockoff. It’s powered by an Intel Atom N450 processor with GMA 3150 graphics, includes 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, swiveling 8.9-inch capacitive touchscreen (1024 X 600), two USB ports, an SD card slot, LAN port, VGA output, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a 2 megapixel webcam.