UMID is presenting new products at the Global Mobile Vision 2008 that is taking place in Korea, and one of them is this tiny mobile internet device named MID.

The computer has a small touchscreen that measures 4.8-inches, which is enough for a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. In the inside you can find an Intel Atom processor at 1.1GHz or 1.33GHz depending on what you need, and the memory RAM can go from 512MB up to 1GB of DDR2. On the other hand, the hard-drive is on the SSD category and offers 32GB.

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Tags: 4.8-inches, Crazy Mobile, Laptops, MID, SSD, touchscreen, umid

In case you’re the type of person that doesn’t like to miss an important episode of your favorite TV series, check out this portable 7-inch LCD that will become your best partner in a matter of minutes. Made in Japan by Nikkai, the LCD is able to receive 2 signals, digital and analog.

This portable TV has a battery life of 2 hours, which can be considered good for what it has to offer, and taking in consideration the size of the screen. There are 3 good extras that stand out:

- remote control
- AV cable
- integrated stand to mount it on top of a table

If the integrated speakers aren’t good enough for your needs, don’t worry because you just use headphones, or better yet, external speakers.

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Tags: 7 inch, Crazy Mobile, lcd, portable, Portable Devices, TV

Acoustic Research has a new universal smart remote control, codenamed ARRU449. Unlike other remotes that don’t have any good wireless options, this one comes with WiFi, which is a good start, right?

The main function of the device is to inform you about weather conditions, while you’re inside your house deciding if it is worth it to go out for a walk. Thanks to the 2.2-inch LCD screen and the WiFi connection, you can get all the needed information in the palm of your hand. It can keep you updated about other areas as well, be it TV listings, sports, and more.

As expected, the universal ARRU449 is compatible with plenty of TVs, DVD players, stereo systems, and other devices that work with a remote control.

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Tags: acoustic research, Crazy Mobile, Off The Topic, remote control

When people hear the word “GPS” they instantly think about the in-car systems from the likes of Garmin, but the GlobalSat BR-355 is different. It can be summed up as a mouse GPS receiver unit that only costs $40. In terms of size, it is very small and compact as the image reveals.

The waterproof unit is priced at $40 and features the usual SiRF Star III chipset with firmware version 3.1.1. Accuracy is good with a range of 5 meters, and by default the Wide Area Augmentation System is turned on. There are 2 options for the starting process: cold mode takes 40 seconds, and hot mode only 1 second.

An LED light lets you know when it has a satellite lock and if for some reason you are having difficulty acquiring a lock the base of the unit is magnetized so it can be placed on the roof of the car to improve reception.

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Tags: br-355, Crazy Mobile, globalsat, GPS, receiver

Nikon wants to go straight into the avant-garde line with the new video headset called Media Port UP. On top of the unusual characteristic of being a “wearable” device, the headset has a small display that you can use to view videos or other data.

The multimedia Nikon Media Port UP has a hard-drive with 4GB or 8GB depending on the model, and the battery lasts 2 hours when watching a video without interruption, or close to 5 hours when listening to audio content. While using this headset you might look like a cyborg, but that is only a small price to play for what you can achieve with it.

Thanks to motion sensors that replace your hands, the only operation needed to get some kind of action is moving your head in a direction: up, down, left, and right. The Media Port UP includes Wi-Fi, a battery that can be easily recharged, and costs approximately $600. Sadly it is only available in Japan.

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Tags: Crazy Mobile, media, Nikon, port UP, Portable Devices

There are plenty of ways to protect data inside a flash drive, like using a special software, a password, or some kind of encryption method, but the most original idea is to use a lock.

On top of previously mentioned feature, it can also be used to lock other gadgets that have a USB interface, like a mouse, keyboard, memory card reader, etc. As long as the jack connector measures 4mm of thickness and 11.5mm in length, it is all good.

The locking combination consists of 3 numbers, and to reset the combo you just need to press a small button with a needle, that is, when the lock is open.
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Tags: Crazy Mobile, Portable Devices, protection, security, usb

Marking extraordinary leap in display technology, Casio has announced a two-inch display that features 960×540 resolution. What this means is that there are 546 pixels per inch supporting 16.8 million colors. By comparison, those seven-inch portable media players feature 800×480 resolution LCDs.

The Casio display uses a proprietary Hyper Amorphous Silicon TFT (HAST) LCD. They are yet to hit mass production, but damn, I can’t wait to see what they can do with four inches!

Tags: Casio, Crazy Mobile, display, lcd, Portable Devices

Have you ever wanted to get a clearer picture out of your iPhone? Well, that sucks, you have to wait until Apple decides to boost up the measly 1.3MP camera the iPhone has on board.

But, if you just so happen to want an extra 6x Zoom on your iPhone then this product is definitely for you.

As you can see above, all you do is snap the $19 Brando Telescope onto the back of your iPhone and now you have an iTelescope.

Not to mention you look like a complete n00b. Want one? Here.

Tags: Apple, brando, Cell Phones, Crazy Mobile, Digital Cameras, iPhone, telescope

Remember that application that Apple fortunately pulled from the AppStore before anymore dimwits decided to try it for just $999.99? One of the eight people who bought the application decided to put up a guided tour of the highly expensive application for us to see if they got their money’s worth. From the video, it sure looks like he got enough sarcasm to last a lifetime and a little boost of self-confidence every now and then, even if it cost him a thousand dollars. The guy says he is readying a cracked version, so be sure to try it whenever it’s available sans the unbelievable price tag, of course!

Tags: Apple, application, appstore, Cell Phones, Crazy Mobile, Mobile Software

If there is one gadget that deserves to go into the Crazy Mobile category, that is the Wireless Floating Speaker which is available Brookstone for over $100.

Like the name (and image) suggest, this special speaker can float on the water of your pool, and on the beach as well. Thanks to the wireless transmitter, you can listen to music while enjoying sunbathes or swimming on the pool.

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Tags: Crazy Mobile, Uncategorized

Sprint is in a hurry to set up their Xohm networks in these two American cities. Baltimore and Washington DC are going to be taken into the 4G era by the end of 2008.

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Tags: 3G, 4G, At&T, At&T, Crazy Mobile, Mobile News, Sprint, Sprint, Verizon, Verizon, WiFi, wimax

Concept phones, even though they may never materialize into the real thing, gives us a glimpse at what technology may evolve into in may be another 5 or 10 years. But the Packet, designed by Emir Rafat, looks even more futuristic and if this ever becomes a tangible product, I would be the first in line to buy it. The cell phone will measure a mere 5×5 cm in its folded state, and when the thing opens up, it will reveal 5 individual touchscreens with a keypad, display, mini-keyboard x2, and a surface with touch-sensitive buttons. The entire phone will be made of a material not unlike epaper making the Packet extremely thin and lightweight, and the fact that it will be made from ecofriendly materials adds a touch of green to it.

No wonder it won first place in the Istanbul Design Week 2007. Kudos Emir!

Tags: Cell Phones, Cell Phones, concept, Crazy Mobile, Other Brands, packet

Write on iPhonein your handwriting. Now thanks to the Chinese developer who recently released unique handwriting recognition software now you can. Known as HWPen, the software application can be downloaded from Installer.app. Thinking How to install? Okay! Click on Source, then Edit and Add new source http://iphonecake.com/src/new. Refresh the sources to locate HWPen in the iPhoneCake packages. Install the software and restart your iPhone. After you install you will see a writing area making the standard keyboardvanish. Although it is in Beta 1.0 version and has some errors but you can still use it. I hope all the bugs are fixed soon and we get a solid version.

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Tags: Crazy Mobile, iPhone

Stargate Worlds a “Game First, License Second”

‘Rambo’ Sneaks By ‘Spartans’

GE E1235 Point-and-Shoot Camera

Park Associates industry reports on home theater

Tags: Crazy Mobile, Mobile News, Off The Topic

The following products have recently been approved for sale in America, so look out for them soon:

LGE LX260 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

LG AX260 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

LG UX260 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

LG CX260 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

LG260 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

LG MT260 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

Jabra OTE2 BT3010 Earphone

Samsung SPH-M800 Cellular/PCS CDMA Phone with Bluetooth and EvDO

Samsung SCh-U470 Dual-Bnd CDMA Phone with Bluetooth

Tags: Cell Phones, Crazy Mobile, fcc, Samsung

Here is a cool thing, Mobilewhack has made it into the top 125 most coolest blogs in the world. Awesome! Checkitout

Tags: Crazy Mobile, Off The Topic, yes

Here is a Fun Entry for everyone on the New Year to Enjoy- Celeberate New Year with USB Webcam

Projectiondesign cineo30 Projector

First Guests Set for ‘Tonight Show’ and ‘Late Show’

DigitalBattle Best Of 2007 Awards, Part 3

Tags: Crazy Mobile, Off The Topic

Cassette Tape Cellphone Charger! - The best free videos are right here

Tags: Cell Phone Charger, Cell Phones, Crazy Mobile, jumbilo, Other Brands

Young people (18plus) these days are totally crazy, they get on drink more than any other age group around, so therefore they certainly need this product to carry around with them. Its a liver checking device that monitors that state of your liver through your mobile phone after a night on the boozes. Developed by UNI students at Korean Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology it connects to your cell phone via the battery point and checks two enzymes in your blood, the results are then sent to a doctor for analyzing, and he then can tell you if it is ok to keep drinking or to stop and check intoyour local rehabilitation center like Britney.

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Tags: Cell Phones, Crazy Mobile, Mobile News, Other Brands

I just got back from a Toyoto event in Brissy where they were showing off ASIMO! the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. This thing is unbelievable. ASIMO, whose name stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility can do heaps of crazy things like play the violin and soccer, techno dance, recognize people, chat with them and remember their names, actually the thing doesn’t stop talking and to my utter amazement it was running to. If this ever comes on the market for sale, I’m definitely going to try and get one, he could get my mail, make my brekky in the morning, go to the butcher for me, bush walks and everything it would be awesome!!

The 130cm robot is the result of 21 years of research and development by Honda.

More information can be found at www.asimo.com.au.

Tags: Crazy Mobile, Mobile News, Portable Devices