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Garmin Nuvi 3700 Series

Posted by NgocT on April 19th, 2010 No Comments


What is it?
Do you like your Google Phone or your iPhone’s navigation not because it is better than a fully dedicated GPS Navigation unit, but because it is slim and good looking hanging there on your windshield? Well now you have the Garmin Nuvi 3700 Series. Coming in about the same thickness of the iPhone, these babies are just GPS Naviagtion units.

What it has?
- 9 mm thin body
- 4.3” WVGA display with glass capacitive touch panel
- Zoom, pinch, and press and drag with Multi-touch
- voice-activated navigation on the 3790T model
- 3D terrain and 3D buildings
- nüRoute with trafficTrends and myTrends
- 3790T and nüvi 3760T feature free lifetime traffic alerts
- Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling
- ecoRoute to help drivers with fuel-efficient navigation
- Pedestrian mode with public transit options through cityXplorer
- Customizable wallpaper
- Lane assist with junction view
- Speed limit indicator
- Auto time zone

What it needs?
While it is nice to have a dedicated GPS Navigator that actually looks good, why not through in a music and video player? Can it really be that hard to add those features?

Source: CNET

Posted in Media Players

HTC DROID Incredible

Posted by NgocT on April 15th, 2010 No Comments

What is it?
The HTC DROID Incredible, to be available on Verizon Wireless, is basically a better Nexus One or a CDMA version of the HTC Desire. The Incredible will be available on April 29 for $200 after $100 mail-in rebate.

What it has?
- Android 2.1 with HTC Sense experience
- 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
- “Leap” view for quick access to all seven home screen panels
- 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash
- 3.7″ WVGA (480×800) AMOLED capacitive touch display
- Optical joystick for smooth navigation
- Dedicated, touch-sensitive Home, Menu, Back and Search keys
- Proximity sensor, light sensor and digital compass
- Integrated GPS
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
- 3.5 mm headset jack

What it needs?
After HTC dropped the Supersonic, I am not sure any phone can compete with it. So what does the Incredible needs? It needs to be the Supersonic.

Source: Gizmodo

Posted in Cell Phones

Flip SlideHD

Posted by NgocT on April 14th, 2010 No Comments

What is it?
The Flip SlideHD from Cisco is being called “the world’s first shoot and show camcorder”, which has an onboard display large enough to enjoy the video you just shot immediately. The screen, when in recording mode, acts as a touchscreen control for the system.

What it has?
- Color: White/Silver and Personalized
- Recording Time: Up to four hours
- Storage Time: Up to 12 Hours
- Memory: 16GB
- Screen: 3-inch wide transflective touch screen
- Video Resolution: High Definition; 1280×720 (30fps)
- Video Format: H.264, MP4
- Battery: Internal Li-ion rechargeable
- Battery Life: Up to two hours
- TV Output: HDMI Widescreen
- Zoom: 2x digital
- Audio: Stereo speakers, headset jack

What it needs?
Overall, the Flip SlideHD is pretty solid and will be a nice upgrade for those with previous version and those who enjoy the form factor. However, coming in around $280, consumers can get better camcorders with a screen in the traditional form factor. Therefore, the Flip SlideHD needs to reduce its price.

Source: NY Times Gadget Wise

Posted in Cameras & Camcorders

Microsoft Kin One & Two

Posted by NgocT on April 12th, 2010 No Comments

What is it?
I am not sure if Microsoft likes to fail or I am not their target market, but the Microsoft Kin One and Two seems like it belongs to back when the T-Mobile Sidekick was first introduced. When there are operating systems like the iPhone OS 4 and Android and super phones like the Sprint EVO 4G on the horizon, the Kin One and Two seems like a kid’s toys.

What it has?
- GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- HSDPA
- 16M colors TFT touchscreen
- Memory: 4GB for One / 8GB for Two
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
- USB 2.0
- Camera: 5MP for One / 8MP for Two
- Video: Standard for One / 720p for Two
- Some variant of Windows 7 Phone OS
- GPS
- Social networking out the ying yang

What it needs?
I am glad that Microsoft tries to do something different with their User Interface instead of doing something similar to the iPhone (i.e. Android and WebOS), but I think the solution Microsoft came up with, which started with the Zune, is a confusing panoramic-crazed step-child.

As for the phones, when you all you have are two mediocre ones, it is best to just shoot out a press release and let it be. To create an Apple-like launch event for it is just a waste of time. Then again, what do I know, I am not the one with millions of dollar to spend on market and consumer research.

Source: Kin

Posted in Cell Phones

Creative ZEN X-Fi Style

Posted by NgocT on April 9th, 2010 No Comments

What is it?
The Creative ZEN X-Fi Style is an update on the X-Fi 2, however, besides the looks, there is not much to drool over.

What it has?
- Bright 2.4-inch TFT display
- X-Fi technology for crystal clear music
- Video Out in X-Fi audio quality for watching movies on the TV
- Lossless audio support (FLAC)
- Up to 25 hours of audio playback, up to 5 hours video
- FM radio, alarm clock, calendar and voice recorder
- 8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacities
- Built-in speaker for music sharing
- Playback for downloaded RSS feeds

What it needs?
In the world of music players, there is not a lot of new inventions that can be had. But the X-Fi Style can make itself more useful by squeezing a camera and add picture taking and video recording to its list of features.

Source: Creative

Posted in Media Players
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