Nokia Announced X2 Mobiles

Nokia today announced its new X series phone Nokia X2, Nokia’s new X series inludes X3 and X6 phones. According to information from various blog The Nokia X2 has a 2.2 inch QVGA screen and is a candybar phone. It measures 13mm thin and just 81g.

Other features in the Nokia X2 include dual speakers, dedicated mucic keys and an FM stereo. For storage it accepts up to a 16GB microSD card.

Bluetooth 2.1 is included allowing you to use wireless headphones or connection to other devices to share files. Access to social networking is built in that brings Facebook to the homescreen allowing you to see what close friends are currently doing. On the back is a 5 mega pixel camera allowing it to capture some fairly good pictures.

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JBL On Stage Micro radio Black

The Good: The JBL On Stage Micro speaker offers a built-in iPod dock, a super compact footprint, and solid sound. It can be powered by batteries or an AC adapter, is available in a variety of color options, includes a handy remote, and can be used with any audio source.

The Bad: The JBL On Stage Micro speaker is lacking in bass and is a bit pricey compared to similar options. There's no case for travel.

The Bottom Line: The JBL On Stage Micro is a good option for iPod owners who want a cute, and compact, portable speaker that matches the player.

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HP xb2000 Notebook

The good: Decent assortment of ports; very good speakers; included wireless keyboard and mouse; accommodates optional built-in hard drive; adjustable tilt and height; volume controls and mute.

The bad: Heavy and bulky; awkward connector; lacks a handful of connections.

The bottom line: The HP xb2000 notebook expansion base features most of the important ports, as well as a great set of speakers and a wireless keyboard and mouse, but it's very expensive.

Review:

It's heavy and takes up more desk space than any other setup we evaluated, but the HP xb2000 notebook expansion base is a fairly complete docking solution that will turn your laptop into a true desktop PC. The xb2000 incorporates high-quality speakers, a wireless keyboard-mouse combo, and a bay for a high-capacity hard drive. It's also compatible with a half dozen different HP Compaq notebooks (HP Pavilion models zx/zv5000, dv1000, zd8000, and ze2000, as well as Compaq Presario models M2000, R3000, X6000 and V2000).

Once the notebook is hooked up to the xb2000's large connector--something of an awkward operation--you'll still have access to your notebook's keyboard; this came in handy when we wanted to use the Pavilion dv1000's QuickPlay feature. The expansion base can be tilted up to 45 degrees backward, and you can also adjust the height between 6 and 10 inches so that the display is at eye level. On the downside, we found the whole setup somewhat wobbly.

At the base of the xb2000 sit a pair of Harman Kardon speakers, with a prominent thumbwheel to control volume and a mute button. If you're already using one of HP's multimedia notebooks that features Harman Kardon speakers--the Pavilion zd7000, zd8000, or dv1000, for example--the speakers are overkill; if not, you're sure to get richer sound than you'd get from your system's built-in speakers.

The xb2000 lacks a few connections; if you require a parallel, serial, PS/2, or DVI port, look elsewhere. All of the most common inputs and outputs are present, however, including three USB 2.0 ports, S-Video, and composite video, analog and digital audio, as well as modem and LAN connections. Unlike many other docks, when connected to the xb2000, all of your notebook's native ports remain active and accessible. The expansion base also accommodates an optional 160GB USB hard drive; it's easy to use--it simply shows up as the next available drive letter when the system is docked--but it also requires its own AC adapter, which is included. The optional hard drive is perfect for backing up your system, archiving files, or stashing the flotsam and jetsam of your digital life on the road. The xb2000 moved data more quickly than average, reading at 74.3Mbps and writing at 66.6Mbps.

 

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Palm Wireless Keyboard with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

The good: The Palm Wireless Keyboard features a spacious layout with large, tactile keys and folds into a travel-friendly device. Setup is simple, and it's easy to use.

The bad: The keyboard is only compatible with a limited number of Palm products. The PDA/smart phone stand is also flimsy.

The bottom line: For the ultimate road warrior, the Palm Wireless Keyboard is an easy-to-use and practical accessory for your smart phone or PDA so you can more easily get your work done on the go.

Review:

Palm may have just announced its Foleo smart-phone companion--a Linux-based device that lets you more easily view and edit e-mail and office documents with its full-size keyboard and 10-inch screen--but it remains to be seen whether the Foleo will fly or die. Personally, I think there are better alternatives out there, including the latest Palm Wireless Keyboard with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. True, you won't get the whole kit and caboodle of the Foleo, but you do get a spacious keyboard that lets you easily type messages, notes, and more. In addition, setup is simple, and it features a travel-friendly design. The one downfall is that it's only compatible with a limited number of Palm products (you can check for compatibility here), whereas the Palm Universal Wireless keyboard worked with devices outside of Palm. Still, for the road warrior, the Palm Wireless Keyboard is a useful tool that lets you easily get work done on the go without having to break out the laptop. It just has a more streamlined design, and we worry about the durability of the Palm keyboard's plastic casing, whereas the Stowaway has a more sturdy aluminum casing. Still, the Palm keyboard isn't too shabby. A button on the right side unlocks the keyboard, which opens just like a book. There is a sliding lock mechanism on the top of device that's a bit hard to slide back and forth, and even in the locked position, the keyboard still folds a bit. You can still potentially use it on an uneven surface or your lap, but you'll get the best results when the keyboard is placed on a flat surface. There are also four rubber grips on the outside cover of the keyboard that prevent it from slipping around your desk.

The stand for your PDA or smart phone is right above the lock lever on the left half of the keyboard, and you can position your device in either landscape or portrait mode. As we've found on these types of keyboards, the stand is rather flimsy, which is another reason we wouldn't want to place the keyboard on anything but a flat surface for fear that our handheld would slip right off the stand. However, you don't have to keep your smart phone or PDA on the stand; you can have your device nearby, and as long as it stays within the 30-foot Bluetooth range, the two should stay connected. 

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Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350

The good: Comfortable keyboard design; impressive list of customizable features; affordable compared with other ergonomic keyboards.

The bad: Inconveniently placed media keys.

The bottom line: The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 stands out for its comfortable ergonomic touches, an easy learning curve, affordable price, and unique Unifying connection. We have minor issues with the placement of the media controls, but heavy typists will appreciate what Logitech has to offer.

Review:

Editors' note: Aside from the Unifying USB receiver, the Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350 is an exact copy of the Cordless Desktop Wave Keyboard. As a result, much of the copy is taken from the original review.

Logitech's new Wireless K350 offers a solid keyboard design if you want a little more comfort in your day-to-day typing. A cleverly designed key layout gently angles your wrists toward a less stressful typing position, without requiring you to relearn how to type. The $60 price tag for the wireless keyboard is a fair deal as well. A few back steps in hot-key layout make us wish Logitech had taken a more all-around approach in its design, but for its stated purpose, we found that the Wireless Keyboard K350 is easy to adjust to and comfortable to use.

Logitech incorporates three design elements into its K350 keyboard that make it stand out from the competition. The first is the so-called "wave" design, which angles the edge keys, and the two rows in the middle up toward your fingers, and pushes the keys in the W, E, and R, and I, O, and P rows lower. The idea is to accommodate the different lengths of your fingers. The varying height of the keys is supposed to match up with each digit in a more natural fit.

 

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HP Pavilion MINI

The Intel Atom N450 is a small and cheap entry level CPU for Net books and small laptops. In the package is an integrated memory controller for DDR2 main memory and the graphics card.

The performance of the whole system (Atom N450 and integrated Graphic card) is only sufficient for basic tasks like surfing the web, or office working. HD video, video cutting, advanced photo editing, multitasking and of course gaming may overstrain the GPU and CPU.

HP Pavilion MINI 210-1033TU Specifications:

•          Intel ATOM Processor N450 1.66GHz

•          1GB  DDR2 RAM

•          160GB  Hard Drive

•          LAN ,

•          WIFI ,

•          Bluetooth,

•          Card Reader

•          0.3 Mega Pixels Integrated Camera

•          Intel Graphics Media Accelerator with shared memory

•          10.1” Wide Screen True Bright

•          WINDOWS XP HOME Edition

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Latest Epson VS200 Projector

Latest Epson VS200 Projector, it comes with excellent features and built in advance technology. Epson is a the famous company for making. It is a latest low-priced VS-series projector, white light output for bright appearances in any business settings the VS200 with 2300 lumens of color. It is equipped with 3LCD, 3-chip technology, this latest projector offers SVGA 800×600 resolution. It also sports E-TORL lamp technology through a lamp life up to 5000 hours in economy mode.

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Sony Latest Handycam

Latest Handy cam DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E Standard Definition Camcorders. Sony carries two latest value-priced Standard Definition camcorders, the Handy cam DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E. These camcorders are about the similar, apart from that the previous uses Memory Stick PRO DUO Mark 2 or SD card for storage space whereas the last arrives with built-in 80GB hard drive.

Handy cam are set with 1/8-inch CCD image sensor with 0,8 Mega pixel resolution, built-in zoom microphone, a Sony 50x long zoom lens and a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display. The Handy cam DCR-SR15E also supports Memory Stick and SD external recording media, as well to inside hard drive. They both feature Steady Shot pictures stabilization system and Face Detection. The Handy cam DCR-SX15E and DCR-SR15E Camcorders comes in two colors with excellent design; also it is small and portable.

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Tabtet PC in 2010 and 2011

It’s almost a common perception in the world of information technology and communication that 2010 was the year oftablet pc. If you believe on this perception then what will you say about what all bigwigs of computer industry said. Motorola, HTC, RIM, Apple, Dell, Asus, Acer, and MSI all have confirmed that they will be launching their tablet pc in the first quarter of first half of the 2011. When there is so much to choose I am wondering that what I will be doing at the time when I decide to purchase a tablet pc.

Following a detail of what we have heard of about the news of tablet pc and what the companies said about it.

Motorola

Motorola is confirmed that it will be launching a tabled device in the upcoming consumer electronics show (CES) which is going to be held in this month. Although they have not given a name but rumors are spreading in the market that it will be called “Xoom”.

HTC

As far as the HTC is concerned the rumors are there about a touch pad namely “HTCPad”. We are not confirmed about this product as HTC officials have not yet confirmed about it and more worse about the rumor is that there is no sign of even developing of any such tablet. Pretty hilarious rumor or otherwise the tablet name.In 2010 HTC reveled HTC Desire, HTC Legend and the HTC HD mini. By keeping this track record in mind, we can say that HTC can surprise the world by showing some invention in the upcoming mobile world congress going to be held in February.

HP

As the CEO of hp said about a product with Microsoft web based technology we can assume that hp is set to launch a new product in 2011. Experts of the industry say that hp is expected to surprise the worlds in January of February. Thehardware specification of the upcoming tabled pc could be as of Apple iPad. The tablet could bear 4G technology with USB 3.0 port.

BlackBerry PlayBook

Talking about the blackberry playbook we can say that it can come in the month of March 2011. And the officials of theblackberry will try their best to release it before the release of apple iPad 2. Still the launch date and price of this product is a mystery.

Apple iPad 2

Here comes the most awaited tablet of the year. We know your hearts are pumping to hear its release date but hold it as there is no such date confirmed by apple officials. As far as the rumors are concerned, apple will launch the apple iPad 2 in April. This time it will be with better features and obviously with new features too.

Asus

Asus is also expected to enter into the world of tablet pc in year2011. They have planned three or more devices for this year. The devices are said to running on android and windows 7. A eBook reader is also on their agenda.

Dell

Dell had already launched dell streak in the tabled pc marketbut this year they are hoping to upgrade their tablet pc with new features. They are planning to bring two more devices this year. The devices are still a mystery.

MSI

MSI is working on a tablet pc or another device for more than a year and company is expected to produce a device this year with an Nvidia tegra and Google Android.

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Skype Launch Android OS Supported App. Version.2.0

Skype announce or launch the latest updates for Android OS 2.2 and even this latest Skype update support to SamsungGalaxy S as well. Skype said about this latest update that it will surely enhance the quality and effectiveness of Skype services to the users of Android based Smartphones or mobiles and more over the users of Samsung Galaxy S. Many technology experts said that since the launch of SamsungGalaxy S with Android OS 2.3 every world company want to introduce the new services apps and gadgets for Android based Smartphones or mobiles. 

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Samsung Touch Screen Phones: 100% Satisfaction

Changes in technology can easily be measured by analyzing technological developments in the sphere of mobile technology. And when we are talking about technological innovation, Samsung cannot miss our discussion.

Gone are the days when handsets were colossal communication devices. It’s time for sleek phones with amazing features. Today, looks of the phone is a fundamental aspect going into the decision making of phone purchase made by a consumer. And when we are talking about looks, display of the phone becomes a very crucial factor. Touch screen display of a phone gives the phone a very attractive look. Samsung touch screen phones are particularly very exciting. It gives the company a distinct edge over all its competitors. In fact, Samsung is known for its touchscreen phones.

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Samsung Omnia with O2: Remarkable combination

Samsung, with its Omnia series- consisting of 2 handsets, has yet once again given the phone lovers something to celebrate. Samsung 900 Omnia and Samsung i8910 Omnia HD are the two variants in the series. Now that Samsung Omnia phones are available with the O2 network, the deal becomes practically irresistible.

Samsung 900 Omnia has a TFT resistive touch screen that supports 256K colours. The size of the screen is 3 inches and 240 x 400 pixels. The Samsung i8910 Omnia HD, on the other hand, has an AMOLED capacitive touch screen that supports 16M colours, having the screen size of 3.7 inches. The screen of this phone is also scratch resistant. The Omnia HD is slightly bigger and heavier than the Omnia 900. Talking about the camera features, the HD phone has a camera of 8 MP while the camera in the 900 Omnia is of 5 MP. Cameras in both the phones have the auto focus and the Led flash facility. Features like the Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, image stabilization, etc. are available in both the phones.

GPRS of the same class is present in both the phones of the Samsung Omnia series. However, the HD has the HSCSD technology which is not present in the 900 Omnia model. The browser of the second in the series phone is also superior to the earlier model. Other features like the radio, EDGE, card slot, etc., are the same in both the phones.

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Nokia N86 Black

The Nokia N86 is a very impressive Smart phone forming part of the Nokia N series range. The N86 has a excellent 8 mega pixel which holds it's own compared to other smart phones out.

The Nokia N86 is another fantastic N series smart phone. The phone has a very smart and professional looking and jam packed with excellent features. The N86 has a two way sliding action as seen on the N95 and N96. The N86 comes with a not too shabby 2.6 inch OLED screen, giving excellent viewing experience. On the rear of the Nokia N86 there is a active kick stand which when open activates a user defines application. The Nokia N86 has a awesome 8 mega pixel camera with a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens. It has angle auto focus dual LED flash and cool geotagging. The Nokia N86 has very good media playing facilities along with stereo Bluetooth and a wireless FM transmitter so you can listen to your favorite tunes though your car of house radio.

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BEST BLUETOOTH HEADSETS FOR YOUR IPHONE 4

With the advancement in mobile technology, you don’t any more need to hold that stylish phone in your hand while you chat and drive. Bluetooth technology is helping you utilize your mobile phones in the best way. When you own an iPhone you can’t forget a bluetooth headset.

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Shure Launches New Range of Headphones

Shure has long been known for producing high quality headphones and we’re sure the latest line of audio headsets won’t be much different. The one difference however is that the latest in-ear headphones, the SE215s.

This seems like a bit of a bargain. For audiophiles out there who are a little strapped for cash, these earphones could be the answer to their prayers. The SE215s Sound isolating Earphone features a newly developed Dynamic MicroDriver to help enhance bass and improve noise isolation.

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Philips LHH1000 CD Player

Though one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world, Philips until recently has been content to hide its American face behind a bevy of other brand names: Magnavox, Sylvania, and Philco (all originally US companies but now part of the Philips empire). Audiophiles will be most familiar with the company's inexpensive Magnavox CD players, but when Philips decided to move up market with their audio products, they decided to launch the Philips brand here in the US with a range of CD players, a CD-Video player, a number of integrated amplifiers and receivers, a cassette deck, and two loudspeakers.

The LHH1000, which was launched at the recent Las Vegas CES, represents the top of that new Philips line. Made in Japan by the Philips-owned company that manufactures much of the product sold under the Marantz brand (footnote 1), the LHH1000 is a two-box CD player

Externally, the LHH1000 came as a bit of a surprise to these jaded eyes, over-familiar with plain black or brushed-aluminum boxes. Each enclosure is finished in an almost white, anodized finish, with greenish-gray endcaps (made from zinc alloy, I believe) painted with a nubbly, crackle finish—an attractively utilitarian styling with shades of military-surplus radio equipment, nicely set off by subdued blue fluorescent readouts. Internally, the units are constructed to audiophile standards. The transport uses Philips's top CDM-1 mechanism, which is fabricated from diecast aluminum, compared with the plastic CDM-4 mechanism which appears in less expensive and less well-specified players. The loading tray, too, which is made from metal, has a reassuringly solid feel to it.

The only obvious front-panel controls are Play, Stop, and Track Select (forward and back). A swing-down front-panel carries all the programming controls—including Philips's Favorite Track Selection—and less-often-used playback controls (although I do feel that Pause should be on the main panel). However, as with most CD players, all commands will be most often used from the remote control. The player is fitted with one optical and two coaxial outputs, each carrying the standard, multiplexed-stereo, serial data stream. An adaptor is provided to enable the LHH1001 to play 3" CD singles.

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Sharp LC40L650X LCD TV

Sharp's LC40L650X LCD TV misses out on the advanced features found in more expensive televisions but for watching Blu-ray, DVD and broadcast television it does an acceptable job. Its USB input plays back a range of files, and it has good picture quality for a budget television.

Sharp's newest mid-range LCD TV is the LC40L650X, a 40in screen with traditional CCFL backlighting. We think it's slightly too expensive at its recommended retail price for the features you get, but you might be able to find it on sale. It's an LCD television with good picture quality and a useful USB media playback mode, but we don't like the slightly long delay when changing channels.

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Wireless Keyboard

Shuffling off the cloying and irksome derangement while typing facilely on a neatly devised keyboard has made many people feel the pinch for an adequate solution. Probably for this, Genius topped off the wires and formed the latest 2.4GHz wireless keyboard and mouse combo ‘SlimStar 8000’.

Designed to serve consumers with peerless comfort, the decently crafted combination emerges to be ideal for users who rifle through traits like simplicity, functionality and good looks. The incorporated anti-interference function now puts forth reliable 2.4GHz transmission and longer operational distance.

Users may appreciate the stylish SlimStar 8000’s form of a full-size keyboard and 1200dpi optical wireless mouse. For impressive tactile feedback, the innovative keycaps have been fitted precisely, while the ultra-slim design provides additional comfort.

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Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910

Logitech today announced that its flagship Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 is now Mac-compatible, so users can make HD video calls and and Full HD video recordings on a Mac computer. The newest Logitech HD webcam is not only plug-and-play ready with iChat, Photo Booth and FaceTime, but with the latest Logitech software for Macs, Mac fans can now experience Full HD 1080p video recording and one-click uploading to Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, as well as seamless integration with the editing and management functions of iPhoto and iMovie. And for dazzling video calls in HD 720p, Mac enthusiasts can now enjoy the fast, free and easy-to-use Logitech Vid HD for Mac.

Compatible with All Major Video-Calling Clients

But the newest Logitech webcam is compatible with much more than just Macs. In addition to Apple applications such as FaceTime, iChat and Photo Booth, the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 will work with virtually every major video-calling client, including Skype, Yahoo! Messenger and Gmail Voice and Video Chat.

If you have a Mac computer, the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 is easy to set up. There’s no need to purchase additional hardware - simply plug in the webcam and you’ll be ready to make video calls on iChat and Face Time - as well as use the C910 webcam with Photo Booth and even QuickTime.

The newest Logitech webcam also works with Windows-based computers. And if you’ve already purchased the Logitech Webcam C910 webcam for your PC, and you also have a Mac, your webcam is now ready for making HD video calls on Logitech Vid HD with your Apple computer.

HD in Every Way — From Video Calling to Stereo Sound

To bring you closer to the people you care about, the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 lets you record video in stunning Full HD 1080p and make video calls in fluid HD 720p on Logitech Vid HD. It also features premium autofocus (even in extreme close-ups up to 7 cm) and crystal clear, stereo audio with two mics — one on either side of the webcam lens — so your video will always be razor sharp.

But Logitech did not stop at top-of-the-line performance. At just 25 millimeters, the exceptionally thin C910 webcam adds a modern minimalist touch to any MacBook, iMac or Mac Pro.

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Nikon Digital Camera D3100

Nikon have now upgraded their D3000 camera to a brand new kitted out model the “D3100 SLR” and for those who like the latest up to date gadgets, this brand new, compact, lightweight model.

According to Charlie Sorrel at Gadget Lab, the D3100 will come with some fantastic new improved features. Features such as the facility to shoot videos using full 1080p H.264 video in an impressive AVCHD wrapper. With the new 14.2 mega pixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow guide mode, what more could be simpler? Users will benefit from this as images can be sampled using certain settings.

The new D3100 will no doubt give razor sharp pictures using the unique “Fast 11-point Auto focus system”, and to change your photo setting to portrait, landscape, child or sports to name but a few can be adopted using the “picture control” button.

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Samsung ST6500 Digital Camera

Tech giants Samsung as well as developing some of the best TV’s, mobile phones, laptops and so on, have just announced one of their new up and coming digital cameras, that of the ST6500. With so many cameras already on the present market and new additions which were explored at the recent CES 2011, its no wonder you may be sitting there thinking “not another camera, what can this one possibly offer me that the others can’t.” Here at OSM we wanted to give you a run down of listed specifications, release date along with price to tempt you.

In appearance, the new ST6500 camera’s USP includes a curved design, the lens can be angled at 7 degrees with a more adaptable designed fit, which is hoped to steer people away from the bulk standard designs as well as making it easier to take that perfect image.

In the way of specifications, the latest camera packs a full listing from a 16 megapixel sensor, 5 times zoom 26mm wide angle lens, 720p HD Movie settings which as Gizmodo states puts it behind other compacts such as Panasonic or Canon, HD Shooting and HD Playback, Magic Frame capability allowing you, the user to make up your very own postcards and posters from the 12 templates already set into the device, Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface which consistently works alongside the wide 3.0 inch multi-touch LCD touch screen, Smart Auto feature that basically adjusts your camera’s settings to give you that perfect image if your caught unawares!

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Samsung ST30 Digital Camera

Just a while back, we reported about the Samsung ST30 digital camera which precisely bundles together an internal battery charging system, a 28mm lens and 3x power optical zoom. The company moves one step ahead with the latest ST95, ST90 and ST65 cameras.

Crafted with slim attributes, these new compact solutions tout to be highly portable and promise to enhance the overall style factor. The ST95 and ST90 come along with a 26mm wide lens while the ST65 sports a 27mm wide lens. Apart from all this, these models flaunt 5x optical zoom to capture vibrant and crisp images.

“Today’s launch reinforces Samsung’s ability to balance our consumers’ needs for style and design while still maintaining high performing innovative features,” commented Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics.

“We know that our customers are passionate about compact and sleek design and following the global success of the ST60 and ST70, we have upgraded and streamlined the optical performance within the slim-line outer body to meet these demanding requirements. The design has been carefully considered to ensure it meets the requirements and usability needs of our customers for the best camera experience,” added Hyunho Chung.

The ST95 comes fitted with a 16MP sensor whereas the ST90 and ST65 with a 14MP sensor. The interesting Smart Auto system selects from 16 different landscape and portrait modes to intuitively choose the most desired settings. These models boast of 720p HD movie recording, HD shooting and HD playback movie capabilities.

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