Articles Archive for March 2007
GPS »
TomTom GO is a stand-alone, portable and easy-to-use car navigation appliance that incorporates navigation software, maps and GPS receiver in one device. Navigation solutions are now accessible to everyone thanks to TomTom GO’s ease-of-use, ease of installation and affordability. Complete car navigation solution in one box.
TomTom has leveraged its expertise to make TomTom GO the easiest to install and the easiest to use navigation device ever. With TomTom GO there is no need for a set-up linked to a PC – in fact no technical knowledge is needed at all. …
Digital Cameras »
At the Korean Photo & Imaging 2006 event Samsung Techwin showcased their new Samsung Digimax S1000 digital camera. The Samsung S1000, the Korean name is Samsung Kenox S1000, is a new top model of the S-series of Samsung digital cameras.
Furthermore the Samsung S1000 compact digital camera features a 3x optical zoom, probably the same as in the other S-series of camera and 10 megapixels. The Samsung Kenox S1000 digital camera has a larger LCD screen (2.5 inch) for clearer picture quality and sharing them with friends and family. Assuming …
Mp3 Players, Reviews »
With a large 2.4″” diagonally measured QVGA LCD screen and a resolution of 320 x 240, the new gigabeat models feature amongst the best picture and video quality available today. Both models play digital music, display photos and video, and support WMA Lossless, WMA, MP3, WAV, WMVand JPEG. The new models offer a long lasting, up to 20 hours1 battery life and are compatible with DRM 10 Movie Download Rental Sites. They also include a built-in FM Tuner and an A/V output through an optional cradle. The new line of …
Reviews, Storage »
Instantly add portable storage for all your business files, music, video, and games with a WD Passport portable USB 2.0 drive. This high-performance 5400 RPM drive is simple to use, light and easy to carry.
Installation is a snap because you don’t really “install” this drive; you just plug it in and it’s ready to use. There is no CD to install; the included software loads from the drive the first time you plug it in.
It’s ideal for carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the …
Printers, Reviews »
There is not too much that a sub-$1,000 color laser printer can give you to make it stand out, but the HP Color LaserJet 2840 gives you the best you can get for that price. The prints are very good and it has several interesting features.
It measures 19.6 by 37 by 29 inches and weighs about 75 pounds. It’s not small, but that isn’t something you should expect. The control panel clusters are very well-designed and it’s easy to use; also, it’s interface includes an alphanumeric keypad, one-touch access to the fax phone book, and …
Laptops, Reviews »
It’s the latest in ThinkPad X series and there have been some upgrades made, but it still doesn’t have built-in optical drive but it has a large keyboard and some other things which may make for it’s price. Also, it lacks built-in support for ExpressCards so you will probably like it a lot, or dislike it a lot, depends what you need.
It measures 10.5 inches wide, 8.3 inches deep, and 0.8 inch thick and it weighs 2.7 pounds but if you add all the needed to it, it will be a bit heavier. It has a …
Digital Cameras, Reviews »
The Canon EOS 1D Mark II N now allows “split recording”. The camera can save the RAW file to one memory card (typically the CompactFlash card as CF generally has higher capacity per $ and overall at this time) and the JPEG to the other (typically the SD card). Retained is the ability to save the same image simultaneously to both cards (great for backup purposes) or to save images to one card until it is full and then continue saving on the other card.
The Canon EOS 1D Mark II …
Mobile Phones, Reviews »
The Samsung Blackjack is an ultra-thin lightweight QWERTY phone that delivers a fully-loaded package of email, voice, and entertainment in one device. Boasting flexible mobile email featuring Microsoft’s Windows Mobile software, advanced mobile phone technology, and rich multimedia capabilities, the Blackjack is an all-in-one handheld designed to deliver true seamless connectivity.
For the moment, it is the thinnest Qwerty smartphone on the market. With a svelte 0.4-in. depth, it is smaller than the Motorola Q (0.45 in.), T-Mobile Dash (0.5 in.), or BlackBerry Pearl (0.57 in.). In addition, the BlackJack …
Mobile Phones, Reviews »
It’s an HSDPA capable 3.5G smartphone, with download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (where supported), plus UMTS (3G), EDGE and GPRS, but the Samsung F700 does not appear to support WiFi.
The SGH-F700’s landscape/portrait mode and slide-out QWERTY keyboard are reminiscent of HTC devices such as the TyTN, but it is quite rare to see other manufacturers with this type of form factor. The Samsung F700 has a 2.8″ 440×240 pixel display which is slightly better than most competing smartphones which have just 320×240 pixels. However, it still can’t compete with …
Accessories, News »
The most favourite French Bluetooth gurus are readying yet another in-car handsfree kit, but unlike the run-of-the-mill offerings already crowding store shelves, the Parrot MK6100 adds a bit of musical delight as well. Aside from giving users the opportunity to hear conversations through their stereo system, this two-piece system boasts a built-in microphone in the horizontal display (which just so happens to be a svelte OLED), and also plays on the emotions of audio lovers everywhere.
The A2DP-enabled kit features a separate wireless remote that can be used to cycle through …
Mobile Phones, Reviews »
The Samsung SCH-u740 has a unique dual flip design for displaying the screen. This feature allows for users to enjoy the full QWERTY keyboard in a much easier manner. Other features of this messaging device include Bluetooth technology, music player, video capture, and a megapixel camera.
The Samsung SCH-u740 is available in a stylish metallic champagne color with couture appeal and Ivy League brainpower. Text enthusiasts can open the phone horizontally to find a full QWERTY keyboard at their fingertips for ease of use in text messaging and e-mail using …
Mobile Phones, Reviews »
Samsung’s Ultra Music TV commercial, will kick off the campaign globally in April, starting from Europe and CIS and expanding to other countries where Samsung Ultra Music phones are available. Samsung mobiles cover a wide range of consumer needs with the right balance of stylish designs, form factors, and the latest technological features.
Samsung Ultra Music F300 novel dual-face handset design is fresh, unique and stylish. On one side is a large, clear screen with a sweep touch key that makes music control simple, intuitive, and fun. Flip over to the …
DVD Players, News »
This is something that will stop you from wasting pixels when you’re displaying those ultra-wide letterboxed images. It uses a system made out of lens and projector settings that let you see that whole 2.35:1 aspect ratio which means the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen will be gone and will be repleased by an image part.
It works pretty easy; first it stretches the picture vertically, covering those pesky black bands at the top and bottom. The second part stretches out the image using an anamorphic lens. Sounds pretty …
Monitors & projectors, Reviews »
The LN-S4096D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. With its 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, over two million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, and stylish look, the LN-S4096D is something to behold.
It has a great picture when watching HDTV channels, especially with Over-The-Air HDTV signal using TERK HD-TVS Slim Profile Outdoor HDTV Antenna. One thing you must upgrade is the sound which is very basic and week compared to other models.
The Samsung LN-S4096D offers a native resolution of …
News, Peripherals »
It’s soft and easy to touch and it has both lasers and Vista buttons. It’s also pretty spread-out, and that can be a good or bad thing, depends what you like.
The buttons are ok, and they include Windows Live Call button, Windows Gadget button, and a tilt wheel for scrolling. It will also be cheap, and better than previous versions.

