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What sets the Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge from other sound docks is that it allows remote streaming of audio, coming from Bluetooth-enabled gadgets directly to the speakers. Both speaker docks support Bluetooth Class 2.0 Stereo A2DP protocol that enables transfer of broad bandwidth for high digital music quality up to a range of 33 feet. The nifty wireless feature allows you to use your iPad, iPod, or iPhone to write e-mails, browser the web, listen to music, watch movies, and play games while simultaneously enjoying your favorite music over the Sound Step speakers – now that’s multitasking!

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Is it possible to capture stream of 32 bits from 16F74 PIC with arduino?

The line seems to be CBUS, or at least the stream is for an LCD display which is being driven with PCF2111C.

The PCF2111C takes in following signals:

CLB Clock burst input (CBUS)
DLEN Data input enable
DATA

So, I want to capture this stream of 32 bits between 16F74 and PCF2111C.

Any example code available? I have been trying to find this kind of code, but all seem to capture one word which is 8 bits long.

If this is not possible, I might be able to capture the bits I need from PCF2111Cs output (parallel, takes 16 IOs...), i only need 16 bits from that stream that would be usable for me (they drive certain parts of the LCD screen). But if there is any other way to get that whole stream to arduino it would be great..

Help Smiley

Thanks.

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cool gadgets Boba Fett LEGO Minifigure Alarm Clock

cool gadgets Boba Fett LEGO Minifigure Alarm Clock

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Cool New Gadgets LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk – Smaller But Tougher Than Ever Before

Cool New Gadgets LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk – Smaller But Tougher Than Ever Before

Are you curious? No it’s not some shady rapper, but the renowned LaCie Rugged external hard disk drive that’s back. The LaCie Rugged Hard Drive is now smaller than ever (dimension of mere 3.4 x 5.3 x 0.75 in.) and it’s back ready to take on rougher rumblin’ and stumblin’. Still sporting the Series’ original orange color and popular design, the new LaCie Rugged Mini comes with whole new features and options that turn this hard drive into a perfect mobile storage and backup solution.

Like its predecessors, the LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk is shock and drop-resistant thanks to its rubber sleeve; but it doesn’t end there. The new Mini is also tougher than ever, it is now rain-resistant and more importantly – it’s pressure-resistant to the point of surviving being run over by a 1 Ton truck! The LaCie Rugged Mini’s advanced ultra-tough exterior offers the hard drive inside the perfect protection against shocks, drops, rain water, and extreme pressures. Aside from external protection, the Rugged Mini portable HDD additionally comes with user-friendly applications like Private-Public secured access, Backup Assistant, Eco-Mode, and 10GB Wuala Secure Online Storage.

Unlike a lumbering knight in full armor, the LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk is amazingly fast and agile; courtesy of its backward compatible USB 3.0 interface. The USB 3.0 hard drive has a transfer rate of up to 5 GB/s and can relocate a 700 Megabyte movie file in less than 7 seconds, that’s about 3 times faster than regular USB 2.0 based hard drives. The included LaCie Mac USB 3.0 Driver can even enhance the transfer speeds of Mac computers up to 30 percent as compared to FireWire. The LaCie Rugged Mini portable HDD will be available in standard 500 GB, 7200rpm 500G, and 1TB models, all backed by a 2-year LaCie limited warranty.

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Cool New Gadgets Updates to Look Forward to in Gateway’s ID and NV Laptops

Acer, for one, has already had its day or two unveiling back-to-school laptops. Of course, they have seen the need of students to have new gadgets, so they launched them just in time. But their sister brand Gateway does not want to take the back seat either. They may not have new product line but they certainly have something more exciting in store and that is by updating their ID and NV laptops.So what’s new for these Gateway laptops? Well both the 15.6-inch NV series and the 14-inch ID47 will now include USB 3.0 and a choice of Sandy Bridge processors. But for the entry-level NV, it has now an option for one of AMD’s fresh-off-the-line Llano chips. So if you are looking forward to having this entry-level, you can opt for this newest feature.

But the updates don’t end there. Gateway did more than just give its notebooks more exciting specs – it also made some tweaks to their product line-ups’ designs. For the NV series, there’s now an added chiclet keyboard while for the ID series, the metal-clad trackpad was made 20% larger and no longer glows like a mood ring. Also, the ID47 now features a 14-inch display that is crammed into a chassis which is often paired with 13.3 panels and this for sure will excite you even more – a non-removable battery that lasts up to 8 hours. So, how cool is that?
Gateway indeed had done a great work on their ID and NV laptops. Want to see more from this brand?

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Cool New Gadgets Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker – Great Sound Quality in a Small Package

On the other hand, small type of speakers is easy to bring anywhere you go because of its portability. You can simply take it with you during travels, place it on the table, bring it while lounging by the pool or sitting outside your house. But the problem is when if you use small type of speakers, the bass and full audio quality becomes unpleasant. Good thing there is the new Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker.

The Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker only measures 190 x 215 x 90mm enough to easily carry anywhere you want to play and listen to your favorite sounds. Just plug its 18-inch chord into any MP3 player, laptop, smartphone and other portable media device that has standard 3.5mm audio connection.

The Sonar PMS’ lithium battery can last up to 4 hours ensuring you can enjoy longer hours of listening to your favorite tracks. It recharges using the extended USB charging cable. What’s cooler about this product is that it is collapsible. You can pop up the chamber to have a richer, fuller, and clearer sound with the help of patented vacuum bass technology.
The Sonar PMS comes with carrying pouch, extension/charging cable, and instruction guide. To the music lovers out there, this cool gadget is a perfect music buddy you can bring wherever you go.

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Cool New Gadgets Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 – An Ultraportable Light Powered Keyboard

discover the electricity saved by devices that utilize the free abundant energy coming from the sun. All of these benefits were made possible by Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750.This K750 is a wireless keyboard that is powered by solar energy. This means no cables and batteries needed which make it environment and user friendly. It charges as long as there is light, whether it is under a sun’s beam or beneath your desktop lamp. It even stays charged for about 3 months in full absence of light. The Logitech Solar App lets you know the amount of battery power remaining plus the amount of power the keyboard gets from the lamp. Although the K750 is wireless, connectivity is not an issue since it uses long-range connection that allows you to work and play in different areas, eliminates delays, dropouts and interference thanks to advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology. There is also a unifying receiver small enough to fit into a USB port and lets you add other compatible wireless mouse or keyboard without the need for various receivers. It is not complicated to set-up since it is simply plug-and-play.

The Logitech K750 is made from a non-PVC material and boasts sleek lines with 1/3-inch thick profile making it a chic addition on your table or workspace. It even lets you feel you are typing on your laptop but made more comfortable with quieter typing sound. If you want a hassle-free use of keyboard while being environment friendly,

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Cool New Gadgets Sony HD-PG5 – The Mobile Backup and Entertainment Solution In One

Luckily Sony’s new HD-PG5 series portable HDD comes with more than the usual hard drive specs and accessories. This storage device comes with value added features that expand your home entertainment choices. More than just 500 GB storage capacity; the HD-PG5U connects to select Bravia models using a USB interface.

This enables direct recording of HD television programs from the TV tuner of cable services. The included USB adaptor also allows easy and simple transfer of video files from supported Handycam camcorders to the HD-PG5U by using the Direct Copy function. This feature eliminates the need to use a computer to backup and save video footages into the external drive. Furthermore, PlayStation 3 owners can use the mobile HDD to directly view stored AVCGD videos and photos using the Filmy software.

The Sony HD-PG5 comes in either black or white minimalist design that blends perfectly with any PC, Bravia TV, and Playstation 3, and weighs about 180 grams. The elegantly shaped enclosure features a scratch-resistant finish to keep the coating looking smooth and clean. To top it off, it also comes with a single blue LED light that serves as a design accent as well as a drive activity indicator.

To ensure lightning fast transfer speeds up to 5 GB/s and shorten backup time, Sony opted for a USB 3.0 interface enhanced by SuperSpeed technology and Data Transfer Accelerator software. Other features include Password Protection Manager with 256-bit encryption technology and automated scheduled backups.

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Cool New Gadgets Axis Safety Hub – A Self-Powered Safety Hub with AM/FM/NOAA Weather Alert and USB Cell Phone Charger

 Dubbed as a self-powered safety hub with AM/FM/NOAA weather alert and USB cell phone charger, this product is designed for extreme weather scenarios, on which gadgets such as radio, flashlight, and cell phone charger are of utmost importance. It is setup for seven weather channels and AM/FM bands so even if there is no electricity, you are still updated about the weather and other news.

The weather is very unpredictable, right? Although there are news alerts, sometimes you just find yourself unprepared for the situation, so having this emergency gadget around is a big plus. With its AM/FM/NOAA weather radio feature, you can tune into a variety of AM/FM stations and also 7 preset NOAA weather channels. Just make sure to fully extend the telescopic antenna for FM or WB stations for best receptions.

But the use of this gadget doesn’t end in extreme weather scenarios. In fact, it is great for other emergency situations too. Let’s say you are out driving one night and you suddenly need to fix something under the hood. This gadget features a blinking red LED light along with a flashlight that you can use to provide you with the illumination that you need.

Also, it can charge cell phones. If you are on a long road trip and your phone’s battery suddenly dies on you, you don’t have to wait until you reach your destination just to juice it up because this will certainly do the trick.
Want to have this cool gadget? Hey, it makes a great gadget gift too especially for dads

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Cool New Gadgets Add Depth to Your Audio Recordings with Zoom H2n

there is also the matter of sound. For an immersive surround sound experience, you’ll need all the bells and whistles with the new Zoom H2n handy audio recorder. This new generation portable hand held recorder is loaded with the latest audio recording technology that captures and delivers perfect sound quality anytime and anywhere. It’s the perfect companion for the techie film makers, journalist, pod casters, musicians, and songwriters.

The H2n is the only portable recorder outfitted with five advanced microphone capsules on board. This unique feature allows the H2n to record in four different modes: Mid0Side stereo, 90-degree X/Y stereo, 2-channel, and 4-channel surround sound. Its Mid-Side stereo makes use of a uni-directional Mid microphone in front and bi-directional microphone in left and right. The width of the stereo field is adjusted by manipulating the level of the Side mic for greater flexibility during and after recording.

The 90-degree X/Y stereo recording mode uses condenser mics that are on the same axis and designed to be always of equal distance to the sound source. Using the abovementioned recording modes together delivers a stunning 360-degree surround sound that can be set in either 2-channel or 4-channel mode.

Other noteworthy features of the Zoom H2n include an easy to use GUI, data recovery functions, exceptional 20-hour battery life, bright 1.8-inch backlit LCD display, built-in speaker, 1/8 in. stereo output, SDHC card slot, and high speed USB 2.0 interface. The device also comes with wired remote control with an extension cable, windscreen, AC adapter (USB type), USB cable, adjustable tripod stand, padded-shell case and mic clip adapter, and Steinberg’s WaveLab LE 7 software for professional audio editing and mastering.

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Cool New Gadgets Save and Share Files with AirStash Wireless Flash Drive

 

a new generation flash drive is not just limited to storage functionality. The AirStash can do a lot more like storing movies, music, photos, and documents as well as wirelessly sharing these using your mobile phone, netbook, tablet, media player, and computer.Basically, AirStash is easy to use like a flash drive. Simply plug it into a computer and it will appear as a disk drive on the desktop. It can work with PCs that use popular OS such as Windows, OS X, Chrome OS plus other devices that have USB drive. While plugged, it charges its built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Moreover, the AirStash provides extra storage for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad so you can always have that additional space in case you need to bring more files especially when you are on the go. You can put a single SD card up to 32GB and you can also carry additional depending on your needs.

What’s more exciting about the AirStash is it allows sharing of files with various devices at the same time without the cluttered cables. With your device’s wireless connection turned on, you can instantly surf and stream media files on your web browser, share presentations and documents during a meeting, play music and videos inside your car through the glove box, and even check out your files when you are in a WiFi allowable flight.On the outside, AirStash has one, recessed power button for WiFi control and preventing unintended activation in a pocket, two hidden icons that pop up to show battery charge, USB activity, and WiFi heartbeat, translucent cap that covers the USB plug, and a concave end for safe SD card slot

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Cool New Gadgets Acer HD Media Router 1000 for Superb Online Entertainment

VOIP calls minus those irritating glitches and lags, and high performance gaming, HD Media Router 1000 is the gadget for you! It comes with an amazing combination of up to 300 Mbps speed, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and HD Fuel bandwidth prioritization.

You’ll also find a Shareport USB that allows device printing and an SD Card slot which lets you access HD media files. Thank to DLNA, this HD Media Router can connect to just about any device.The HD Media Router 1000 is made to stay up to date with your connected lifestyle and deliver the continuous connectivity you need to power several devices simultaneously. With the router’s HD Fuel technology, it can automatically manage traffic flow and optimize your broadband connection for high-bandwidth applications.

 The HD Media Router 1000 has been made not just to deliver smooth connectivity to your favorite Ethernet-enabled devices, but to virtually any device such as printers, NAS servers and security cameras.
This router also enables advanced home networking without using some serious hardware and without having to deal with messy installation. It also offers Wireless G backwards compatibility and Wi-PnP technology for seamless wireless connections through a USB drive. Moreover, its IPv6 enables intelligent self-detect and router setup. And, with its push-button connectivity and 128-bit security encryption standard, you can have a secure home network that’s as simple as plug and play. Here are the router’s most notable features:

• Up to 300 Mbps data transfer rates
• HD Fuel QoS to prioritize high-bandwidth applications
• High bandwidth Gigabit ports for performance devices
• SharePort Plus Technology for sharing USB 2.0 devices

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Cool New Gadgets Soundfreaq Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge Speakers – Music and Freedom

These compact wireless speakers offer different ways to listen to your favorite music and provide an option either dock and charge your iPad or keep it in hand while you stream video, music and game audio wirelessly. The dock comes with a handy removable spacer so that it can fit most iPad with cases and covers, eliminating the need to remove your iPad from its protective jacket when docking.

The speakers can also play audio from different sources including popular Apple, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices. Both speakers feature an integrated FM radio, a pair of 2-inch driver and a dedicated 3-inch sub-woofer. Soundfreaq’s very own UQ3 spatial sound enhancement was added to improve natural bass output and stereo separation. The Sound Step Recharge basically shares the same features with the Sound Step except that Recharge comes with a rechargeable battery pack with six hours of life.

What sets the Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge from other sound docks is that it allows remote streaming of audio, coming from Bluetooth-enabled gadgets directly to the speakers. Both speaker docks support Bluetooth Class 2.0 Stereo A2DP protocol that enables transfer of broad bandwidth for high digital music quality up to a range of 33 feet. The nifty wireless feature allows you to use your iPad, iPod, or iPhone to write e-mails, browse the web, listen to music, watch movies, and play games while simultaneously enjoying your favorite music over the Sound Step speakers – now that’s multitasking!

Other than charging docked iPad and other iOS devices, the Step Charge can also recharge other USB devices thru a separate USB power jack.

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Cool New Gadgets Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker – Tiny Speaker But Great Bass Quality

when it comes to portability, you cannot just move this type of speakers from one place to another every time you want to play music either indoors or outdoors. In case you need something that is very handy but without compromising audio quality, there’s the new Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker that you can bring anywhere.

The Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker is a small portable speaker that measures just about 6.9cm(L) x 4.2cm(H). Regardless of its dimension, it can produce enhanced sound with excellent bass quality unlike other average tiny speakers out there. It can simply be paired with popular music devices like MP3, MP4, PC, Laptop, PDA, NDS, PSP, PC, MID, iPhone, Mobile phones and many more through Bluetooth connection so you can enjoy listening to music even on long distances. The Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker features a hamburger design with extendable resonating chamber that increases the speaker’s size to maximize the level of sound. It uses internal battery that can be recharged using USB.

 Technical Specifications:
• Speaker: 40mm
• Input: L/R380mV
• Power Output 3W
• S/N: ?70dB
• AMP Freq Range: 280Hz-16KHz
• Charge Voltage: 5V+0.5V
• Temperature: 0°C-40°CThe Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker fits easily to pockets so you can bring it anywhere you go, whether in office, at home or during travels.

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Cool New Gadgets LaCie Porsche Design P’9230 Desktop Drive – Form and Function, Perfectly Combined

What we’re talking about here is the new LaCie Porsche Design P’9230. It is a new breed of desktop hard drive that comes with a perfect blend of form and function. It is formed with the collaboration of LaCie and one of the most renowned design firms in the world. With this device, it will be way easy for you to transfer files faster than you could ever imagine.

It ensures USB 3.0 performance and has the capacity it takes to hold all of your files. Thanks to its striking LED, P’9230 is oozing with sophisticated elegance.Since LaCie joined forces with Porsche Design, you can be sure that the result is something that combines flawless functionality with pure design – the technical know-how comes from LaCie while the exclusive and timeless shape is Porsche Design’s idea.

As if that’s not enough, with P’9230′s USB 3.0 interface, you can transfer even a 700MB video file in less than seven seconds! Isn’t that amazing? This USB 3.0 speed also gives you the capability to back up your photos, videos, and music files.

When it comes to protecting your files, you can count on the P’9230 because it comes with 5mm aluminum casing which envelopes the drive inside. So it’s pretty much like a solid armor protecting your data, right? It also provides the drive with classy substance and even allows it to dissipate heat. Such properties contribute a lot in protecting the hard disk and extending its service life. Truly, it’s a desktop hard drive that will look great on your desk.

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Cool New Gadgets Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8 Offers an SSD-like Performance in a Flash Drive Form

This is true with the new Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8. It may look like a plain flash drive, measuring 1 in. wide, 4 in. long and 0.3 in. thick but this gadget is not just a regular storage device at all. It can reach up to 270 MB/s read speeds, doing better than internal and external hard drives. Because of the RC8’s dedicated SandForce SSD controller that allows the real-time use of eight channels of NAND memory, it is as good as a solid state drive. Additionally, the Express RC8 is backward compatible so it can use USB 2.0 connection. It doesn’t even require an external power since it is already USB powered.

Here are the technical specifications:
• Capacity - 25GB – 100GB
• Interface - USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
• OS Support - Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX
• NAND Flash - MLC
• Dimensions - 92.7 mm x 25.0 mm x 8.0 mm
• Data Integrity - 10 years
• Seq. Read - 270 MB/s
• Seq. Write - 220 MB/s
• Error Correction - Built in ECC/EDC functionality
• Wear Leveling Algorithm – Global wear-leveling
• Humidity - 5% to ~98% RH
• Operating Shock - 1500G
• Operating Vibration - 16G
• Operating Temp. - 0°C to 70°C
• Warranty - 2 yearsThe USB 3.0 Express RC8 comes in a sleek, anodized aluminum case and is available in 3 different capacities of 25GB, 50GB, and 100GB but no official pricing has been announced yet.

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Cool New Gadgets Acer AC700 Goes Chrome

Now, it’s not only fancy show cars, hot rods, and a certain popular web browser that get to have a touch of chrome for the new Acer AC700 got chromed as well. Don’t expect a mirror-like finish and bling, inside is where the AC700 really shines for it and comes with Google’s Chrome-based operating system. Yes, that ultra-fast boot ups and instantaneous Internet access Chrome. This Acer “Chromebook” is a perfect mobile partner for techies and professionals that rely on the Internet for cloud services like web-based email, uploading and downloading of multimedia files, and electronic updates on the latest news and happenings. This Chrome-based notebook offers 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, optional 3G connection (on upcoming models), up to 6 hours of battery life, and brilliant 11.6-inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen.

The Acer AC700 with its Chrome OS boots in less than 10 seconds, wakes from standby almost instantly, and spends 24/7 connected online. The netbook also takes advantage of Chrome’s rock solid in-depth security that uses multiple layers of protection, including sandboxing, data encryption, and verified boot to defend against malware and viruses.

Under that 1-inch thin and 2.95 lbs chassis lies a powerful Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor and 2GB of DDR3 for unbridled netbook performance. Files, Google apps, and games are stored in its 16GB solid state drive; optional cloud storage is also available for an almost limitless storage and back-up capabilities. Other features include a 1.3 megapixel webcam, two USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 memory card reader, and easy access to Google’s online sharing and collaboration apps like Google Docs and Calendar.

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Cool New Gadgets - HTC EVO 3D landing in Europe next month, two-stage shutter button and all

 Now it’s all getting a tiny bit messier (and more competitive!) with HTC’s announcement that the EVO 3D has boarded a transatlantic liner and is en route to the green shores of Europa. Available “broadly” across the old continent, this Android 2.3 handset touts a 4.3-inch display with qHD (540 x 960) resolution and an added parallax barrier layer that allows it to deliver a glasses-free 3D effect. We call it an effect because real 3D it ain’t, but at least it’ll allow you to review the three-dimensional pics you snap with the included pair of 5 megapixel autofocus cameras. There’s also a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon purring within for the performance obsessives and a generous 1730mAh battery — perhaps the biggest advantage that we can see for this phone over the similarly specced (but 3D-less) Sensation.


HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announces the arrival of the HTC EVO 3D in Europe. Delivering the ultimate glasses-free 3D experience, the stylishly rugged HTC EVO 3D, with the latest HTC Sense™ experience, makes it easy to capture and share stunning 3D home movies and stills with friends and family. HTC Watch is also available to owners of this multimedia powerhouse, allowing users to enjoy Hollywood blockbusters alongside their own 3D movies.

“Smartphones have revolutionised how people communicate and entertain themselves on the
move. You can now carry your favourite films, music, photos and games in your pocket wherever you go,” said Florian Seiche, President of HTC EMEA. “The HTC EVO 3D allows people to explore this new technology trend beyond the living room, enabling them to capture and share their lives with family and friends in amazing 3D.”

3D without the glasses
The stunning stereoscopic display means that 3D effects can be enjoyed naturally as images and video burst from the screen, free of the burden of 3D glasses. Relive precious moments as if you were there and watch videos captured by HTC Evo 3D’s dual 5-megapixel cameras shimmer and dance with depth.
Entertainment on the go
Entertainment takes on a whole new dimension, with 3D films, videos, pictures and games leaping from the 4.3 inch qHD screen. This immersive 3D effect, coupled with stereo surround sound, creates a new world to explore and share. HTC EVO 3D is driven by a powerful, 1.2-gigahertz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, which not only supports brilliant 3D but also delivers a fast and responsive browsing experience, instant capture of images – perfect for recording fast-paced action – and playing back smooth, HD (720p) video.
HTC Sense
Complementing the HTC EVO 3D’s design is the latest HTC Sense experience. Plunge into 3D menus and customise the active lockscreen, which becomes a real-time window to your most important content – from photos to your latest social network feeds. Whether it’s email, social networking or surfing the internet, the active lockscreen becomes a customizable gateway that lets you instantly jump to your favourite applications with just one gesture. HTC’s iconic Weather app also returns, letting you soar through the clouds and bask in the sun, with beautiful, new full-screen 3D animations.

Capture the moment
HTC EVO 3D’s two 5-megapixel cameras are enhanced with new features to help you capture the perfect moment as you see it. Switch effortlessly between 2D and 3D depending on your mood, and add a new creative perspective to your images with Tiltshift Effect – selectively blurring parts of the scene to give subjects the impression of scale models. The camera also performs well in low light thanks to a wide, f/2.2 maximum aperture and videos are recorded in crystal clear 720p resolution, at up to 30 frames per second, making the HTC EVO 3D perfect for recording evenings out with friends.
Premium design, striking performance

Tapping into HTC’s trademark design language, the HTC EVO 3D’s premium look and feel is enhanced by its slender dimensions and striking dual camera housing. The rear of HTC EVO 3D is sculpted with smooth lines that make the handset look rugged, yet feel natural in the palm of your hand.
Availability
The HTC EVO 3D will be broadly available in Europe from July.

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Cool new gadgets, Flipit! And Charge Away!

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” – The same can be said in a busy airport or café where you have all the chargers and plugs in the world but you have no usable AC outlet to juice up your USB rechargeable mobile devices. All your advanced mobile phones, mp3 players, and other top of the line gadget will be worth jack diddly squat if they have dead batteries. One of the best solutions to an outlet shortage is to improvise with the new IDEATIVE Flipit! USB charger. This ingenious device enables you to charge your USB device even when the entire electrical outlets are in use. Just flip out the power tab, insert the AC power plug through the tab, and insert the plug into a wall socket or power strip. Why not just bring your own power strip? Well if you’re a seasoned traveler, the Flipit’s diminutive 2.35 x 1.3 x 0.67 in. size should be able to answer your question. You already have your plethora of cables, there’s no reason whatsoever to add another one.

Flipit! Usb charger features a 270-degree rotating power tab that can be nicely tucked away when not in use, and a single USB charger port for iPhone, iTouch, iPod, Blackberry, and other popular portable devices. This mobile charger can be plugged into any 100-240V and 50/60Hz AC socket and its USB port can generate 5 Volts and 1 Amp of power output. Flipit is perfectly safe to use as it follows CE, RoHS and Prop65 standard and fitted with a UL recognized USB charging circuit

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ARNOVA 7 Tablet Pay Less, Do More

Finally, there’s a gadget to disprove the general notion that tablet PCs are a bit on the expensive side of consumer electronics. The new ARNOVA 7 tablet may not be as well-known as Apples, as big as the Galaxy, iconic as Iconia, as high as the Flyer, or as smart as the Thinkpad – but it sure does know how to stand its ground. In an electronics market saturated with wave after wave of tablet PC, the ARNOVA stands out on sheer functionality, practicality, and an almost unbeatable price to value ratio. For around $99.00 Arnova 7 offers a high resolution resistive touch screen with virtual keyboard, 720p video playback, integrated speakers, multi-format audio playback, USB 2.0 ports, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, and a 4 GB flash memory expandable via micro SDHC slot. The 7-inch screen comes with 800 x 480 resolution and 16-million colors perfect for web browsing and watching videos on the go.

The new Arnova 7 merely weighs around 340 grams and just about 12 mm thick yet it comes heavy with features. For starters, it runs an Android 2.2 Froyo mobile operating system and that means unlimited access to AppLib store. With the built-in Wi-Fi, news and other digital content can be delivered directly to this device.

Subscribed contents and services can also be set as home screen widgets for instant access to relevant information the minute the Arnova 7 is turned on. Furthermore, this tablet PC can be easily converted into a mobile office through its included email app and optional office document and spreadsheet editors available via AppLib store.

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Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster, More Power to Your Router

It’s annoying when your home Wi-Fi’s signal doesn’t cover your entire place; it’s like all of your wireless devices are on short lease. To make the most of your wireless home network and Wi-Fi connectivity you don’t need to spend a premium to get a router with a stronger signal strength and wider area coverage – you can do that more with the new Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster. This handy network gadget utilizes SmartBeam technology to broaden the range of your present wireless signal.

The Wi-Fi Booster also promises to deliver smooth multimedia streaming and online game connection to all wireless capable devices without the annoying network hiccups or lags.SmartBeam locates and tracks each wireless device and then transmits focused beams of bandwidth to those devices for a smooth and seamless wireless connection. To enjoy the benefits of improved Wi-Fi coverage, all you have to do is connect the Wi-Fi Booster into your router and Amplifi’s own Smart Connectivity will handle all the technical mumbo jumbo for you.

As an added bonus, the Amplifi Wi-Fi booster is wireless-G back compatible, IPv6 ready, and comes with a push button commercial-grade 128-bit AES data security encryption. Finally, this wireless product is D-Link Green technology certified, complies with EU RoHS standards, and uses soy ink and recyclable packaging to reduce environmental wastes.

Summary of Features:
• Expands existing wireless network’s coverage
• 6 element beam-forming antenna
• Selectable 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band
• 4 high-performance Gigabit Ethernet ports
• SharePort Plus Technology for sharing USB 2.0 devices

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Cool New Gadgets - More Mango features uncovered: in-browser audio streams, Xbox Live voice chats, and more

That WP7 will be getting improved HTML5 support is nothing new but, that it will specifically support in-browser audio and continue to stream even if you navigate away from the browser or lock the screen, is music (literally) to our ears. Snippets discovered in a recent Mango dump have also turned up mentions of Xbox Live Voice chat, parties, multiplayer gaming, and tighter integration with the 360 for pushing Live content to your big screen. If you hit the WPSauce source link you’ll find a whole host of other fascinating things in the WP7 code, and some details about just how deeply Facebook will be tied to the OS.

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Cool New Gadgets - HP tempts webOS early adopters to buy a TouchPad with $50 rebate

 HP’s TouchPad launch is a few days away, and the company’s seeking to entice loyalists with a $50 mail-in-rebate on the new slate in the US and Canada. You’ve got until July 31st to make good on the deal, and all it’ll take is proof that you own one of the aforesaid phones. Still need help deciding? We’ve heard that a visit to Walmart might score you some hands-on time while you’re stocking up on bulk toilet paper. Hit that source link below for the full details straight from Ruby and Co.

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Cool New Gadgets - iRiver’s MX100 Android tablet spotted in China?

  its first Android tablet. A blogger in Korea recently spotted the slate, believed to be the seven-inch MX100, during an iRiver event in China. According to the source, it’s powered by a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird core, runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and is equipped with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi — not exactly cutting-edge stuff, but at least it’s not Bubble Yum-flavored. There’s been no official confirmation from iRiver yet, nor do we have any details on pricing or availability, but you can head past the break to see a semi-recent commercial from LG U+, in which the MX100 makes a brief cameo around the 0:15 mark.

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Cool New Gadgets - Fujifilm X100 gets firmware update, 22 tweaks make the best even better

just as you often find in extremely beautiful humans, the camera’s brains were slightly haywire: in particular, it tended to forget or confusingly alter crucial ISO, dynamic range, macro and drive settings when shifting between shooting modes. Fortunately though, many of these niggles can now be nuked by downloading firmware update v1.10 at the source link. FinePix X100 Firmware Update Ver.1.10
Applicable model: FinePix X100
• Detail of the update
The firmware update Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issues.
The contents of the owner’s manual will be partly changed along with this update.

Please check them in detail.
1. The following functions can be rocked during shooting by holding down [MENU / OK] button over 3 sec. DRIVE / Flash / White balance / Macro (set on the Command Dial – 4 direction key)

2. “CORRECTED AF FRAME” menu is added in “SET-UP” menu (the last line on menu page 6) to display additional AF frame (corrected AF frame for reducing parallax) which can be effectively used for macro shots. (Factory default value is set to “OFF”)

3. Adjustment in1/3 step increment for shutter speed or aperture setting is enabled in Shutter-Priority AE and Aperture-Priority AE mode, on top of those in Manual Exposure mode. Shutter-Priority AE : Adjustment is controlled by rotating the command dial Aperture-Priority AE : Adjustment is controlled by moving left / right on the command control lever

4. In the post-view mode (display after shooting), focused area is magnified in the LCD (EVF) display when the command control lever is pressed. Cf. “IMAGE DISP.” Setting must be set to “CONTINUOUS”,

5. Setting of the role for “Fn” button is enabled by holding down “Fn” button over 3 sec.

6. Actual ISO sensitivity for shooting is displayed just after pressing shutter button halfway, when “ISO AUTO CONTROLL” is set to ON.

7. When “eye sensor” is activated by pressing “VIEW MODE” button, “EYE SENSOR” is displayed on EVF / OVF or LCD just a while to notice the status.

8. Macro mode ISO sensitivity, Drive mode, Dynamic range, Self-timer mode, flash mode is maintained even if shutter speed setting or aperture setting is changed. Also, even after changing viewing mode into shooting mode or turning of the camera, these values are maintained.

9. The size of focus frame set through viewing EVF / LCD is maintained even after changing display mode between OVF and EVF (LCD).

10. When “SHUTTER SOUND” is chosen, each shutter sound is performed in each menu setting.

11. In viewing mode, the last viewed shot is maintained as even after changing into shooting mode. Cf. After another image is shot after viewing former image, memory of viewing the image is cancelled and the last shot is displayed as the latest image.

12. When the aspect ration of the image size is set to 16:9, the line of bright frame line on OVF is displayed with aspect ratio 16:9.

13. Viewing mode with Photo Information on EVF / LCD is maintained even if another image is shot. On top of this issue, deleting picture directly is enabled even in viewing with Photo information by pressing the command dial up, or MENU operation is also enabled.

14. Occasionally, preview image on EVF / LCD after pressing the shutter halfway might be darker than live view, according to aperture setting or brightness of shooting target. This phenomenon is improved.

15. When “DISP. CUSTOM SETTING” is set to OVF or EVF / LCD, the setting value is maintained even after customizing the menu.

16. Even for only RAW data recording mode, “RED EYE REMOVAL” setting is selectable among ON or OFF.

17. In MF (manual focus) setting with OVF mode, OVF viewing is activated after pressing shutter half way, even if “FOCUS CHECK” (magnifying center of the image) is displayed in EVF by pressing the center of the command control lever.

18. Displaying period after pressing each command dial (Macro / Flash) is prolonged from 1.5 sec into 2.0 sec for confirming correctly.
20. For resuming from AUTO POWER OFF setting, the shutter release button was required to hold down halfway for a few second. For quicker operation, resuming is activated by just pressing the button.

21. Image quality captured by Velvia / ASTIA mode is improved on mainly shadow tone (dark area), when dynamic range is set to 200% or 400%.

22. When “OVF POWER SAVE MODE” is set to ON and “Fn” button is set to “MOVIE RECORDING”, the camera may be unstable occasionally. This phenomenon is improved.

23. Histogram display on OVF during exposure compensation is improved.
The firmware up date ver.1.01 incorporates the improvement against inadequate operation shown in the following.
1. If the images are shot with ISO Bracketing mode when “QUICK START MODE”(*1) is set to “ON” and turn off the camera,the camera cannot be turned on again even with ordinary operation.
*1 Menu of “QUICK START MODE” is set to “OFF” as factory-default value.
Precaution
1. If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here.
2. Always use the fully-charged NP-95 battery when updating the firmware as a basic manner. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.
3. Firmware updating requires approximately 90 seconds.
4. Once the firmware has been updated, the previous version cannot be restored.

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FunSpyGadgets - Skype for iPad leaked in promo video

 Earlier today, someone over at Skype unintentionally (we assume) posted what looks like an ad for a real-deal app for the iOS slab. Of course, the evidence has since been pulled, but you can check out a ripped version (sans audio) after the break. It looks like the days of blowing up ye ole iPhone Skype are numbered.

 Update: The folks over at TUAW had a chat with Skype’s Rick Osterloh about the iPad app, and he says you can expect most of the functionality to carry over from the iPhone. There are, unfortunately, a few desktop features, like file sharing, that won’t make an appearance. Sadly, Osterloh didn’t spill the release-date beans.

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Cool New Gadgets - Fujitsu delays TH40/D release, puts slide-out tablet dreams on hold

 Fujitsu’s just announced that it will postpone the release of the convertible TH40/D tablet — the Windows 7 slide-out was originally slated for a late June debut in Japan. Unfortunately, the outfit’s being rather tight-lipped when it comes to details, saying simply that the holdup is due to “development delays.” Of course, we’ll keep you posted with details if / when Fujitsu decides to open up.

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Cool New Gadgets - Wireless Back-Up Camera for the Magellan RoadMate checks your six

The waterproof and dustproof camera fixes to your license plate and connects to a transmitter in your trunk, which then beams the feed to a receiver attached to your GPS. The system activates automatically when you go into reverse and boasts a 120-degree field of view, 45-degrees of vertical angle adjustment and a 45-foot range.

 Magellan GPS today announced the launch of a Back-Up Camera companion product for its RoadMate® safety series car navigation units that will help drivers reverse and park more safely. Combining this camera with a Safety Series GPS navigator expands Magellan’s focus on safety and security to the full time you are in your car. It starts when the Back-Up Camera helps you safely reverse out of your driveway, continues through your commute with premium GPS navigation features, and does not end until the Back-Up Camera helps you park the car without damage or stress and you finally shut off the ignition.

The Magellan Wireless Back-Up Camera attaches to the vehicle’s rear license plate and transmits images directly to the expansive 7″ high resolution screen of a RoadMate 1700 or RoadMate 9055 GPS device. When the car is put into reverse, the GPS navigator will switch from map to rear-view mode, enabling drivers to view what is below the rear window.
The Back-Up Camera is both dustproof and waterproof to IP67 standard, and features a wide-angle viewing lens that provides a 120-degree viewing area behind the vehicle. The transmitter, which sits in the car’s trunk, is also water resistant (to IPX4 standard). With a 45-foot range and a 45 degree camera vertical adjustment, the transmitter is adaptable for most vehicles, SUVs and RVs.

“The Magellan Wireless Back-Up Camera adds a substantial level of safety and security to your drive. Back-Up Cameras have proven to be useful devices in helping drivers get a more complete picture of what’s behind them – such as small children or pets in the driveway – and helping them back into narrow, parallel parking spots. Combined with the confidence that a navigation device provides, the RoadMate with Back-Up Camera help you leave, arrive and park safely,” said Mike Wagner, Senior Director, Product Marketing for Magellan GPS.

The Magellan Wireless Back-Up Camera kit comes complete with a license plate mountable camera, transmitter, wireless receiver, vehicle power adapter, installation hardware, and instructions. It is available at Amazon.com and automotive specialty shops, and retails at a MSRP of $149.99.

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Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000, Easy on the Eyes, Easy on the Hands

The resulting injury often leads to inflammation, muscle strain, and even tissue damage. RSIs are common work-related injuries and are often experienced by those who spend a lot of time using computer keyboards or those who spend too much time playing computer games. A more specific form of RSI is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which occurs when the median nerved is compressed at the wrist, causing radiating pain, muscle weakness, or numbness. Not a pretty picture. The good news is that RSIs and carpal tunnel syndrome can be easily prevented with good posture and ergonomics. Simply switching to a more ergonomic keyboard like the new Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 goes a long way in helping prevent RSI and increase task execution efficiency.The aforementioned ergonomic keyboard has been designed by the ergonomist and usability experts of Microsoft to provide a more comfortable and more productive computing experience. Other than slim profile and glossy finish, Comfort Curve 3000 also features special key arrangement and curved shape. This promotes proper and more natural arm, wrist, and hand alignment providing relief and additional comfort. What’s more, all the keys have uniform size and are in their original position to give that familiar user-friendly feel. Additional Easy-Access media keys have also been integrated into the keyboard to control music and videos, and launch calculator with a touch of a button.
The Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 uses a USB connector and supports Windows 7, Vista, and 32-bit Windows XP

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Cool New Gadgets - Apple sues Samsung again for copying the iPhone’s design, this time in South Korea

 Apple just filed a suit against Samsung Electronics in Seoul Central District Court, with Cupertino alleging that the Samsung Galaxy S copies the third-generation iPhone, according to a report from the online news site, MoneyToday. That closely matches the claims Apple made when it it sued  Samsung back in April for “slavishly” copying the iPhone and iPad. Since then, Apple’s expanded its case to include additional Samsung devices, including the Droid Charge, Infuse 4G, Nexus S 4G, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy S II, and a handful of others. Meanwhile, Samsung has attempted  (in vain) to subpoena prototypes of Apple’s next-gen iPhone and iPad. We wouldn’t be surprised if Samsung abandoned its efforts to peek Apple’s forthcoming products, but if this is, indeed, destined to be a case of déjà vu, Samsung might well strike back with a suit of its own.

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Cool New Gadgets - Zinio brings Tegra hardware acceleration to Honeycomb tablets

The company’s latest app improves upon both critical elements, however, taking advantage of the Nvidia Tegra chip in your Mototola Xoom or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to smooth out page transitions and pinch-to-zoom. Nvidia posted a side-by-side comparison video demonstrating the improvements on a pair of Xooms, and there’s clearly a noticeable difference.

 Zinio today announced that its newsstand for Android 3.0 and 3.1 tablet devices just got a whole lot faster.
Through close collaboration with NVIDIA, Zinio has brought advanced hardware acceleration capabilities to its Zinio for Android app, for all Android 3.0 and 3.1 tablets with the NVIDIA® TegraT 2 super chip. The hardware accelerated version of the Zinio for Android app is now available for free download on the Android Market, exclusively for Tegra-powered Android 3.0 and 3.1 tablets.


Consumers will experience greatly increased performance capabilities and smooth page turning, zooming and panning. This new performance supports Zinio’s ongoing efforts to provide users with the most engaging reading experience available today.
Consumers with Tegra-powered Android 3.0 and 3.1 tablets can enjoy substantial improvement in the performance of the standard Zinio app. Among these devices are high-resolution tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, Motorola Xoom, T-Mobile G-Slate by LG, LG Optimus Pad and Acer Iconia Tab A500.
“Zinio has an extensive collection of rich and interactive magazines,” said Neil Trevett, Vice President of Mobile Content at NVIDIA. “By optimizing performance for Tegra-based tablets, Zinio and NVIDIA are delivering an amazing reading experience.”

“We’re always looking for ways to improve the Zinio user experience, and integrating NVIDIA’s incredible graphics processing capabilities was a no-brainer,” said Rich Maggiotto, Zinio President and CEO. “Close cooperation between the two companies harnessed the power of Tegra to provide incredibly smooth page turning, zooming and panning capabilities for our Android users.”

Currently, tens of thousands of magazines from every major publisher are available through Zinio on Android 3.x devices. Unique to Zinio, its UNITYT platform allows readers to simultaneously store, read and engage with their personal newsstand across all of their devices and operating systems including Mac, PC, laptop, iOS, Android and soon webOS, Windows 7 and BlackBerry.
All Android users who download Zinio will automatically be given – for free – three of the latest issues of favorite magazines ESPN, Harper’s Bazaar and Popular Science.

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Cool New Gadgets - EVO 3D and EVO View 4G now available to the non-Premier masses

 HTC EVO 3D, America’s first glasses-free 3D phone will cost $199.99 and HTC EVO View 4G, the first 4G-enabled tablet in the United States, will cost $399.99. Both prices exclude applicable taxes, and the devices require a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade.

“When it comes to gaming on the HTC EVO 3D, I am impressed.”
Sprint Stores nationwide will open at 8 a.m. local time. HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G will also be available through Sprint Business Direct Sales, www.sprint.com and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), as well as RadioShack and Best Buy stores.
“HTC EVO 3D brings to life a visual experience that comes alive in front of the viewers’ eyes and offers crisp, clear pictures on the large display that showcases yet another new innovation from Sprint; and HTC EVO View 4G combines a wonderful tablet experience with the ability to use the optional HTC Scribe digital pen to take notes on web pages, e-books, PDF documents and more, in an easy and natural way,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “We’re looking forward to seeing our customers’ reactions to the glasses-free 3D experience when they get their hands on these exciting new devices today.”

Glasses-Free 3D plus Sprint 4G
HTC EVO 3D takes the mobile multimedia experience to a new level, providing the ability to capture and view in 3D and share at 4G speeds while offering consumers the ultimate glasses-free 3D experience. Built with the Android™ 2.3 operating system (Gingerbread) with the latest version of the acclaimed HTC Sense experience, HTC EVO 3D features America’s first 4.3-inch, qHD 3D display and a powerful 1.2GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon® dual-core processor. HTC EVO 3D also features dual 5-megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture high-quality conventional and stunning 3D images and videos, opening up new frontiers for user-generated content, social networking and streaming video.
Respected technology media agree Sprint has done it again with HTC EVO 3D. Here are a few accolades from early reviews:

“A lot of the hype on this phone will be centered on its 3-D capabilities. But take away the 3-D and you still have one of the better smartphones in the market.” – The Wall Street Journal
“When it comes to gaming on the HTC EVO 3D, I am impressed.” – TheGamerAccess
“So, if the way you use your phone and ease of navigation and functions is important, you want the best Mobile UI on the market, and you love glasses-free 3D technology, get the only phone that has them both, the HTC EVO 3D 4G for Sprint.” – VideoGamingPros
“The HTC EVO 3D builds on the original EVO 4G in every way possible. It’s thinner, it feels better in the hand, and it’s way more powerful.” – BGR
“The EVO 3D is more or less the same ass-kicker its 2D predecessor was, but a year later and faster.” – Gizmodo

“There’s no question that the 3D powers are an appealing feature of the EVO 3D. Taking 3D images and 3D video offers that ‘wow’ feeling almost each and every time, and makes even the most mundane subjects somehow more interesting. It helps that the EVO 3D’s camera is top notch. Even if the EVO 3D were a 2D-only shooter, it would be worth recommending for the camera performance alone.” – Phonescoop
“So let’s ignore 3D for a second. The EVO 3D is fast, sleek, up to date, and packs a pretty great qHD display.” – This is My Next

HTC EVO 3D requires activation on one of Sprint’s Everything Data plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $39.99 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and web or $9.99 per month versus Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and web. The Mobile Hotspot option is available for an additional $29.99 per month supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. (Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.)

An Unparalleled Tablet Experience
HTC EVO View 4G brings the best of the EVO experience to a tablet design with a 7-inch touchscreen, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and latest version of HTC Sense. It will launch with an Android 2.3 operating system (Gingerbread) with a future update to Android 3.0 (Honeycomb). As the perfect combination e-reader, media player and portable computing device, HTC EVO View 4G offers a premium entertainment experience with HD-like quality video and a rich web-browsing experience with the ability to browse the web on Flash-enabled sites.


Here are a few nice things industry experts had to say about HTC EVO View 4G:
“I love the form factor and absolutely solid build quality of the View 4G. It’s a top notch tablet, the size is great, and it’s lovely having 4G WiMAX data speeds wherever I go.”2 – BGR
“The EVO View’s 7-inch, 1024 x 600-pixel glossy display is one of the brightest and most vibrant we’ve seen on a tablet. With the brightness turned up, images appeared bright and colorful even at 90-degree viewing angles.” – Laptop Magazine

“The HTC EVO View 4G for Sprint adds a fast 4G connection to the HTC Flyer, an already capable tablet with excellent pen input options.” – PC Magazine
“The HTC EVO View 4G is undeniably fun to use. The interface is fast and responsive.” – CNET
Additionally, for a limited time, any customer who purchases HTC EVO View 4G will receive the HTC Scribe™ digital pen (otherwise sold separately) at no additional charge, while supplies last, with a two-year service agreement – providing an additional savings of $79.99 on their purchase.
Rate plans for the HTC EVO View start as low as $34.99 per month for 3GB of 3G data and unlimited 4G data usage while on the Sprint network, when bundled with an eligible handset plan3. Unlimited text, picture and video messaging are included at no additional charge. Additional plans, including 3G-only plans, are available to meet customers’ needs. Optional add-on services include GPS Navigation for $2.99 per day or $9.99 per month and the Mobile Hotspot option for $29.99 per month supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. (Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.)

For an all-star look at HTC EVO View 4G, tune in to the BET Awards at 8 p.m. Eastern Sunday, June 26. Celebrity presenters will forego the traditional envelopes during the awards presentation in favor of HTC EVO View 4G tablets. During the live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the presenters will be using Sprint’s latest tablet to announce the winners.
Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer satisfaction according to results from the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index. In addition to tying for first place among wireless carriers, Sprint was also the number one most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the last three years, according to the survey.
As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For more information, visit www.sprint.com/4G.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 51 million customers at the end of 1Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
Rate plan pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.
1″Favorite” based on number of Sprint 4G subscribers vs. those on other wireless 4G (WiMAX and LTE) networks in the United States.

2 Sprint 4G network reaches over 70 markets and counting, on select devices. See sprint.com for details.
3Regular price $44.99 per month. Discounted monthly recurring charge requires customer to have an eligible service plan, including Simply Everything, Simply Everything Share, Everything Data, Everything Data Share, Everything Business (corporate liable only) or Business Everything Advantage Messaging and Data plan (corporate liable only).

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Cool New Gadgets - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will launch in the UK on August 4th

The 3G variant will also include a 21Mbps-capable HSPA+ radio, which would be called 4G if it were in the hands of overzealous American carriers. The TouchWiz UI will be large and in charge on the British Tab 10.1, augmented with Samsung’s Social, Readers, and Music Hubs, as well as access to NVIDIA’s Tegra Zone.


Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today announced the latest in its Galaxy Tab range, the Galaxy Tab 10.1, will be available in the UK on 4th August 2011.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes in both 3G and WiFi only versions and launches with latest version of Android, Honeycomb 3.1, which is designed specifically for tablet devices.
The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab range features a 10.1 inch crystal clear WXGA TFT LCD screen, weighs only 565 grams and is the world’s thinnest mobile tablet of its screen size measuring just 8.6 millimetres.

 The Galaxy Tab 10.1, the benchmark Android tablet device at this moment in time, is coming to the UK on August 4th. Samsung’s just made the launch date official, announcing that both WiFi and 3G variants will be hitting “a range” of British stores almost exactly six weeks from now. Alas, no pricing details have been revealed yet, but you can look forward to an exceedingly slim (8.6mm / 0.33-inch) slate sweetened with Honeycomb (3.1) software and dual-core Tegra 2 performance.

Supporting network speeds of up to 21Mbps and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity, the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 is equipped to deliver fast mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer time. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 includes a 1GHz dual core application processor, with the latest NVIDIA® Tegra 2™ chip, ideal for entertainment such as movies, games and e-books, browsing the web or staying connected with email or messaging services. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also has a 3 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front camera with 1080p HD video and Flash playback and is available in both black and white.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes packed with content and services, pre-loaded with Samsung’s Readers Hub and Music Hub, providing instant access to more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspapers, 2,300 magazines and 13 million songs. Also built in is a specialised tablet version of Samsung’s Social Hub, which integrates email, instant messaging, mobile contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 also delivers console quality gaming, with Gyroscope and Accelerometer for interaction and motion control, powered by ‘mobile super chip’ NVIDIA® Tegra 2™ for mind-blowing graphics.


Simon Stanford, Managing Director, Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the latest example of Samsung’s ongoing innovation in this market and commitment to the Android platform. Our Galaxy family all feature a premium design, excellent screens and are packed with compelling entertainment features. We plan to deliver exciting new user experiences and lead the tablet market in the months and years to come.”

In addition to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 announcement, Samsung has also confirmed that the next in the Galaxy Tab range, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, will also be available later this year in the UK. Like the 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is incredibly slim and light at just 8.6 mm and 470 grams.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 join the original 7inch device to provide a range of Samsung tablets for consumers to choose from. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available in a range of UK retailers alongside a portfolio of accessories on 4th August 2011.

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Cool New Gadgets - Hacker pleads guilty to AT&T iPad breach

 Nearly six months after his arrest, one hacker pleaded guilty to charges that he exposed the email addresses of over 100,000 AT&T iPad 3G users. It’s been a year  since Daniel Spitler and his compatriot, Andrew Auernheimer, coaxed Ma-Bell servers into delivering the goods, with a brute force script they lovingly named the iPad 3G Account Slurper.

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Cool New Gadgets - Card.io SDK takes swipe at competition with camera-enabled mobile payments

Can you hear that? That’s the sound of our chubby thumbs breathing a sigh of relief. The Card.io SDK for iOS is now available at the source link below, and an Android version should be close behind.

In an attempt to edge its way into the crowded mobile payments market, a new credit card scanning system is saying “ah, hell no!” to typing and swiping. Card.io is billed as an SDK that takes advantage of smartphone cameras to let devs accept credit, because, as its creators point out, “typing on mobile phones is slow, and most consumers don’t have a separate hardware attachment.” When it’s time to pull out the plastic, Card.io gets your phone’s camera going, and up pops a little green rectangle, in which you frame your card and snap a pic.

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Cool New Gadgets - Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM connects to WiFi, plans your Great American vacation

Eerily similar to its Garmin rival, this slab boasts a full WVGA display, WiFi (you know, for that inbuilt web browser) and AAA travel planning. Purportedly, those fine, fine amenities will enable you to “go from the car to the boardroom to the hotel,” and maybe even on that cross-country trip, too. Judging by its built-in tour guide functionality and heavy emphasis on the suit-and-tie demo, we’d say Magellan’s aiming this one at the fifty and over set. This shortlist of features doesn’t come cheap, either — with a $299.99 price tag, we’d understand if your wallet was eyeing greener pastures.

Whether on the road for business or pleasure this summer, travelers seeking the most current local information can rely on the first Magellan RoadMate GPS with WiFi, the new Magellan® RoadMate® 5175T-LM GPS navigation device.
The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM, available now, is a full-featured GPS navigator with a large 5″ high-resolution touchscreen, and includes several unique applications that enable business travelers to locate local favorites for client dinners and vacationers to plan daytrip excursions.

The first thing noticeable about this travel companion is the high resolution 5″ screen. While most GPS units have only a Quarter VGA screen, with this RoadMate you’ll enjoy a full Wide VGA screen. More than that, this advanced GPS navigator enables viewing in landscape or portrait mode just by rotating the device. Seeing what is ahead or seeing what is around you is as simple as a twist!

The built-in internet browser on the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM allows travelers to search for destinations on popular social travel sites or points of interest. And anytime you are in a WiFi hotspot a simple press of a button lets you know if there are software or map updates. Software updates can be downloaded right then and there!


Another new Magellan feature debuting in this high end model is the TourDirector. Designed specifically for travelers, TourDirector is your personal guide to help you plan tours to nearby attractions and restaurants. TourDirector opens up a world of details to you about the attractions and events around you. A press of a button gives you the address, phone number, and a detailed description of the attraction. You even get the average time it takes to experience the attraction! This all comes together to give you a powerful tool to create custom tours for business travelers with limited time during layovers or vacation travelers wishing to create spontaneous side trips.

Lifetime maps are included so when a new map update is available (up to four times a year) you get them with the normal charge waived! The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM comes with premium maps of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Also included is Magellan’s comprehensive built-in directory of more than 6 million points of interest in North America and Canada, from accommodations, coffee houses and restaurants, to gas stations, shopping and ATMs. Additionally, through Magellan’s exclusive partnership with AAA, the travel organization’s AAA TourBook content is built into the GPS unit, providing Diamond ratings, descriptions of AAA-approved locations, facts about local destinations and tourist attractions, and lists of merchants providing AAA discounts.

Fully featured, the Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM includes subscription-free lifetime traffic alerts, highway lane assist, spoken street names, and Magellan’s customizable OneTouch™ menu for favorite places and searches.
“The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM is designed to go from the car to the boardroom to the hotel, helping to make summer and business travel planning a cinch. At stops or between meetings, the unit’s built-in WiFi can connect to convenient hotspots to search for user-rated dining and other destinations. While out on the road, the new TourDirector feature will help travelers plan a perfect day out,” said Mike Wagner, Senior Director, Product Marketing at Magellan GPS.
The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM is available at Best Buy. The unit retails at a MSRP of $299.99.

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Cool New Gadgets - Voltaic Spark Tablet Case powers your pad with the Sun’s rays

In addition to directly charging your iPad in about 10 hours, it can also bank the Sun’s rays in a universal battery pack, for use when those fluffy things in the sky don’t cooperate with your outdoor computing schedule. Optionally, the included V39 USB Battery can be charged (as you may have guessed) via USB, for extra insurance. The Spark is available now for $299 and extra battery packs can be had for $99.

 Voltaic Systems today opened up opportunities for grid-free computing with the availability of its iPad solar charger, the Spark Solar Tablet Case.
Perfect for mobile workers and global travelers, the Spark provides an hour of iPad video playback for every hour in direct sunlight. In addition, it will charge the Blackberry Playbook, T-Mobile G-Slate, Samsung Galaxy Tab, the ASUS Transformer and most handheld electronics. When the sun is unavailable, the internal battery holds one complete iPad charge. The battery can also be re-charged from a wall or car charger.

“Voltaic set out to design a lightweight case that could charge a tablet quickly, but also match the sleekness and simplicity of the many of the tablets,” said Shayne McQuade, CEO of Voltaic Systems. “The Spark Solar Case is a powerful and compact way to carry and charge an iPad.”
Voltaic is also launching today the V39 USB Battery, which provides backup power for iPads, other tablets and smartphones.

8 Watts of Power for Fast Charging
On the front of each case are four two-Watt solar panels. Solar charge times are determined by the total area and efficiency of the solar cells — the Spark uses high-efficiency monocristalline cells which will charge an iPad from about 10 hours of sunshine. The cells are encased in a clear, UV and scratch resistant coating. The rugged panels are waterproof and built to withstand the abuse of everyday use.

High Output, Dual-Port Battery
Many tablets, including the iPad, can charge quickly from high-powered USB ports which output 2Amps, four times the current of a standard USB port. The Spark’s 39 Watt hour battery has both a high-powered USB port for tablets and a standard USB port for phones and other handheld electronics.
Power for Digital Cameras
Fast charging for a tablet also means fast charging for professional DSLR cameras. Users can connect a car charger cradle for their camera battery to the solar output of the Spark, which is switchable between 6 and 12 Volts.

Protective and Lightweight Case
The Spark case is fully padded and lined for a snug and soft fit. It can be held by its handle, carried using the removable shoulder strap, or placed inside a backpack or other bag.
Key features and specifications of the Spark Solar Case include:
+ 8 Watts solar power, switchable between 6 and 12 Volts – panels available in silver or charcoal
+ 39 Watt hour battery with low-power and high-power USB ports
+ Charging cable with 5 standard adapters to connect to most handheld electronics
+ 13.5″ high x 10.5″ wide x 2″ inches
+ About 2.5 pounds including solar panels and battery
+ Waterproof fabric manufactured from recycled PET

Availability
The Spark Solar Case and V39 External Battery are available now on www.voltaicsystems.com and with select retailers. To purchase and for more information, go to www.voltaicsystems.com/spark and www.voltaicsystems.com/v39

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Cool New Gadgets -Panasonic ToughBook C1 gets upgraded with faster processor, better battery life

That starts off with a new Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor (2.5GHz, Turbo Boost-able to 3.2GHz), along with a standard 320GB 7,200 rpm hard drive (up from 250GB before), and some improved battery life — Panasonic says you can expect twelve hours from a pair of hot-swappable batteries, or six hours with one. It also says its various improvements contribute to a start-up time that’s 30 percent faster than the previous model, although that will obviously vary in real world use. Somewhat unfortunately, the convertible’s base price tag has also seen a slight upgrade — it’ll now start at $2,599 instead of $2,499 when the new model rolls out next month.

 Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, today announced upgrades to the Panasonic Toughbook C1, currently the world’s lightest 12.1″ convertible tablet PC. The new version comes equipped with a 320GB base hard drive, up to 12 hours of battery life, 2GB RAM (expandable to 8GB) and an increased Intel® Core™ i5-2520M vPro™ processor (2.50GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz). In addition, the Toughbook C1′s start-up time is approximately 30 percent faster1 compared to the previous model. The Toughbook C1 convertible tablet form factor is ideal for road warriors and mobile workers in a variety of environments including healthcare, education and field sales.

The upgraded Toughbook C1 maintains its embedded wireless connectivity, including Bluetooth® v2.1 and optional Qualcomm’s Gobi™2000 3G mobile broadband technology. The device is certified on the AT&T and other major 3G networks, allowing workers to stay connected virtually all of the time. Additionally, the Toughbook C1 has Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, offering improved connectivity options for mobile workers.

At 3.28 lbs, the lightweight Toughbook C1 with the triple-hinge design is created for a highly mobile workforce. The laptop is able to withstand drops from approximately 30″ and comes with a battery life of twelve hours (with optional second battery) – enabled by a hot-swappable twin battery design. The ‘hand-free’ ergonomic “strap and dome” cradle is designed for customer comfort and long-term use. The Toughbook C1 also has a spill-resistant keyboard, which protects against liquid spills of about 6 ounces. The device’s 12.1″ widescreen WXGA 1280 x 800 display is available with a choice of multi touch and digitizer screen or gloved multi touch screen and an anti-glare screen treatment.

“The Toughbook C1 is often the convertible tablet of choice for our customers with highly mobile workforces, such as doctors, visiting nurses, sales teams and road warriors,” said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic Solutions Company. “When upgrading the device, we made sure to improve the features that are crucial in helping our end users perform their jobs more efficiently. This includes incorporating a faster processor, larger hard drive and longer battery life into a hardened, business-rugged device that offers unmatched reliability and provides the highest ROI.”

Panasonic Toughbook® C1: Key Upgraded Features
* Genuine Windows 7® Professional 32-bit or 64-bit
* Intel® Core™ i5-2520M vPro™ Processor (2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz)
* 320GB 7200rpm shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive with quick-release
* RAM (varies by model)
o Multi touch + digitizer: 4GB RAM (DDR3-1333MHz), expandable to 8GB
o Gloved multi touch: 2GB RAM (DDR3-1333MHz), expandable to 6GB
* Hot-swappable twin battery design
o 6 hour battery life (12 hour with optional second battery)
* 3.28 lbs (3.73 lbs with optional second battery)
* Interfaces
o SDXC card slot
* Embedded Connectivity
o Wi-Fi , Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n
* Optional Integrated Features:
o 1.3MP webcam
o 128 solid state drive (SSD)
1 Based on Panasonic testing, results may vary. With HDD, Quick Boot Manager and factory operating system image.

Pricing and Availability
In the United States, the upgraded Toughbook C1 is expected to be available in July 2011 from authorized Panasonic reseller starting at an estimated street price of $2,599.
The Toughbook C1 includes a full three-year limited warranty, parts and labor, providing coverage wherever the unit may be deployed.
Follow the Toughbook Brand
The Panasonic Toughbook brand can be followed on various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Toughbloggers.com.

About Panasonic Solutions Company
Panasonic Solutions Company empowers people whose jobs depend on reliable technology. The company delivers collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for customers in government, healthcare, education and a wide variety of commercial enterprises. Products and services within the company’s portfolio include Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solutions, projectors, professional displays (including both plasma and LCD), and HD and 3D video acquisition and production solutions. As a result of its commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic is known for the reliability and longevity of its products. Panasonic Solutions Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC).

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic Solutions Company’s full line of products can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at www.panasonic.com/business-solutions.

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