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November 11th, 2008

AT&T Finally Allows iPhone to Work as Modem, Proves Apple’s Teflon Rep

The word is that AT&T “is working on a new service that would let Apple iPhone owners use their devices as a modem for their laptop computers.” And of course, there will be a charge for this functionality, which of course is doable on other phones, running on other service providers’ networks.
Look, I totally understand […]

By Rico -- 5 comments

November 8th, 2008

Multi-Purpose that Works: Philips Luxe MP3 Player/Bluetooth Headset

It’s a combo that makes so much sense, I wonder if some other prominent examples have escaped the gadgenista’s notice. Basically, the Philips Luxe is an MP3 player… and a Bluetooth headset! Such a sensible use of your earphone space, because naturally, you need your ears to yap with contacts… or listen to the soundtrack […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

October 24th, 2008

Gadgets Every Geek Should Have

For every fireman with an axe and artist with a paintbrush, geeks are known by the tools they lug around. For some reason, I believe these are/should be the following:
Laptop
The veritable nexus of any geek’s world, the laptop lets them compute anywhere—so long as there’s a plug within an hour or two’s reach. Laptops allow […]

By Rico -- 1 comment

October 18th, 2008

The Nokia E71’s Workable Keyboard

I say workable, because even if it takes some time to get used to the QWERTY keyboard of the Nokia E71, it’s still decent enough to allow the input of an appreciable amount of text quickly. This very post was composed on the said smartphone.
The E71’s keypad features rounded and slightly raised buttons that are […]

By Rico -- 4 comments

October 8th, 2008

Razer Pro|Click Mobile Review

On a recent trip to Singapore, I kept a watchful eye for a Bluetooth mouse. Eventually I settled on a black Razer Pro|Click Mobile, which was buried in a bargain bin.
Tags: Bluetooth mice, Bluetooth mouse, Razer Pro|Click Mobile, reviewsShare This

By Rico -- 2 comments

October 2nd, 2008

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic to Cost at Least 279 Euros

Well, it’s not like details about the upcoming “Tube” were a sealed secret. Turns out the leaked details were a bit off though. Continue reading to see the updated specs and some of the slides Nokia’s reps used in a presentation secretly held a few hours ago.
Tags: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia TubeShare This

By Rico -- 3 comments

September 19th, 2008

Sennheiser VMX Office: Meant for People Who Like to Yap at the Office

The Sennheiser VMX Office is basically a base station with a wireless headset, with the promise of consolidating voice traffic from the PC, landline, and any Bluetooth-capable cell phone. The base station also serves as a charging dock for the headset; the latter also draws power from USB ports. Sennheiser promises a range of 35 […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 10th, 2008

How to Conserve Laptop Battery Life

Sure, HP managed to squeeze out 24 hours of battery life from one of their laptops. But we all know how possible that is in real-world conditions.
Still, maximizing battery life is a laudable goal, because that means you get more for each charge, or more what you pay for electricity.
Tags: Battery Life, ConserveShare This

By Rico -- 1 comment

September 10th, 2008

Samsung Jumps on the Netbook Bandwagon

Not wanting to miss out on the netbook game, Samsung recently came out with its own offering in Korea. The yet-unnamed device features the following specs:

10.2 inch 1024 x 600 screen
Intel Aton 1.6Ghz
1GB RAM
Option of 80GB, 120GB, or 160GB HDD
Wifi and Bluetooth
1.3 Mpix webcam
3 x USB, VGA out, LAN and 3-in-1 card reader
6 cell battery
1.3kg

Pretty […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 9th, 2008

What LG Needs to Do With its Phones

For better or worse, Nokia is still the king of cell phones. The Finns’ stranglehold on the perfect balance of reponsiveness, portability and functionality continues, despite the assault of hype-driven competitors like (sigh) the iPhone 3G. Hard to believe? Just look at the sales figures for Q2 2008.
Anyways, one company that should take a cue […]

By Rico -- 0 comments