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Naite candybar phone is reasonably priced 3G device that is a part of the company's new GreenHeart allegiance. The phone has basic e-mail and texting ability and even has support for video phone calls. The Naite, pronounced "nigh-tee," sports a 2 megapixel camera with photo uploading capability, and also comes with many of Sony Ericsson's advanced media player features. Users can surf the web with and take calls on a hands-free Bluetooth headset, too. These GreenHeart products do away with hazardous chemicals in production, reduce paper consumption and use smaller packaging. They also come with 5 star energy efficient chargers.

The Naite includes an Ecomate application, which helps its users make greener choices, as well as a Carbon Footprint calculator to see how much CO2 is being used each day. There will be a big campaign for the Sony Ericsson Naite in Latin America, Asia and Europe in the third quarter, as the company anticipates it will become one of its top sellers. It is expected to go on sale in Q3 of 2009.

The Touchstone is a remarkable dock for the Pre as it requires absolutely no wires to charge the newest Palm handset. And it looks like some Sprint stores are already selling the chargers days ahead of the actual Pre launch. Question is, why buy a charger if you don't have the guarantee of getting an actual Pre? And this Touchstone has been sold for $20 less than the regular asking price. Anyone care to explain?

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It's not the Blue Earth from Samsung and it's not LG's future solar phone but it's a solar phone nonetheless. It's the ZTE's Coral-200-Solar phone from Digicel meant to be a cell phone solution for those regions of the world where people don't have any power outlets available or can't afford them. That's about 2 billion people around the world, so making a solar mobile seems a rather logical decision. The phone will charge its battery on its own, straight from that solar power. It will be available in June for an undisclosed yet price.

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Sony Ericsson has been busy today. Besides the C903 it launched a Bluetooth car kit. It's the AB900 speakerphone which will be available for purchase soon, for an undisclosed price so far. The AB900 won't surprise you with features but you can expect it to come with an RDS feature which will let you broadcast music to your car's FM stereo over an unused frequency. The Bluetooth device will also offer you voicemail or access to your favorite five numbers, all at a touch of a button, 26 hours of talk time and up to 40 day standby.

Will the Sony Ericsson AB900 be a hit? You decide!

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For iPhone owners who want a reliable charger, the SOLiCharger is something you are going to like. Banking a lot on solar energy, this new charger helps ensure that your iPhones are running on sufficient battery power levels. Most chargers require you to plug in to an electric socket. But the only plugging in for the SOLiCharger is via the power input that most phones come with.

The SOLiCharger™ is the essential accessory for any iPhone or iTouch fanatic. This tiny, lightweight (just 1.4oz - 40 grams) Lithium-ion battery pack slips sleekly onto any iPhone to provide up to 50% full iPhone charge (enough for several hours of use). No cords or adapters to forget, lose or break: the SOLiCharger plugs directly into your iPhone.

Available in black or white, the price tag for this charger is $39.95

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The Nokia N79 comes now in an eco-friendly form. This is another green initiative coming from the Finnish company. The Nokia N79 Eco will ship to you without a charger. You will still pay the same price but £4 will go to WWF since there's no charger in the box. The box of the N79 Eco is smaller which means you'll also save on energy and waste.

Where will you get a charger from? Well you do have an old Nokia phone right? Or you can always buy an extra one from any shop. The N79 Eco is currently available in the UK but be sure to check with your local Nokia representative to see if it's available in your country too.

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We saw the Sony Ericsson C905 leak out a few months ago. The phone was ultimately released and is one of the way better Cyber-shot camera phones out there. Boasting an 8.1 megapixel camera, the C905 is equipped with a 2.4 inch screen that can be used in both portrait and landscape modes thanks to the built in accelerometer. Measuring 104mm x 49mm x 18mm, the phone weighs in at an arguably hefty 136 grams (4.8 oz), and is compatible with GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz and UMTS 2100/HSDPA networks.

Packaging

Our review unit, provided by the folks over at PureMobile, came with the following items in the package:

• Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot cell phone
• Charger
• Stereo headphones
• USB data cable
• PC Suite and Media Manager software CD
• USB adapter for the memory stick

The Camera

Interestingly, the photos for this review were taken from another 8 megapixel camera (a Canon PowerShot SD1100 one). While images from the Canon are marginally better than the ones from the C905, the image quality on the C905 is an order of magnitude better than just about all the other camera phones out in the market. The face detection feature lets you easily focus on the subject, while photo fix lets you adjust contrast and light balance after you've shot the picture.

Now, I am a large believer that digital photos above 5 megapixels in resolution are just a waste of space, so I lowered the resolution of images on the C905 to 5MP (it's easy to set the resolution from the phone menu when you are operating in camera mode). Even with this modification, the photos were really pretty good. Check out the sample photos to see what I mean.

Sometimes, the camera shutter is off by a second when you shoot the photo - leading to blurry images, which you can avoid by turning on the image stabilizer. For low light conditions, there's a xenon flash. While I did not try it, the camera also supports video blogging, letting you upload videos online in seconds (based on your cell phone network - better if you're on WiFi). You can also geo-tag your photos.

The Phone

When the slider is closed, you can do a few things, including look up the recent call list (called, received and missed calls), from where you can call any of those numbers. You do this the usual way - by pressing the Call Answer key.

The Sony Ericsson C905 also comes with a shortcut button that lets you see new phone events (text messages, call alerts), switch between multiple running applications (yes - there is multitasking support), a list of quick shortcuts for the most commonly used applications, WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity and so on, and finally for web access. I realized that I spent quite a bit of my time with the shortcut key - and it is useful without having to slide out the keypad each time.

That said, when you want to send text messages or access other installed tools and applications, you will have to slide out the keypad.

Applications

One of the more important applications on any phone these days is the web browser. The Sony Ericsson C905 comes with the Access NetFront browser (one of my former favorites). On the earlier Nokia Series 60 phones, this was just about the best browser out there - until Opera came out and became the leading browser on phones. Opera is, as usual, available as a free download for the C905 - and I recommend downloading this if you are serious about browsing a lot on your phone.

The other applications are nothing to write home about: you have your default calendar, clock, notepad and task applications as well as a handy integrated FM radio receiver.

Messaging

For regular text messaging, there's the default SMS application. Now, one of the features I liked on this is that it remembers the last few numbers/contacts that you sent the message to, so if you want to send the message to them again it is very convenient. The C905 supports POP and IMAP email accounts as well, but for some reason I could never get it to work with my Gmail account.

Synchronization

Sony Ericsson provides its PC Suite software for syncing data between your phone and computer. The software is easy to use, but I wouldn't call it dead easy - that's something that can be improved. The Media Manager, on the other hand, is much easier - drag and drop stuff that the average 6 year old can handle.

Conclusion

The Sony Ericsson C905 is a worthwhile investment. It sucks that the phone is not available subsidized here in the US, but you can buy it unlocked (see below for details). The phone has a wonderful scratch-resistant screen, impressive 8 megapixel camera and comes equipped with a 2GB memory stick.

Whack Rating: 8.0/10

Buy the Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot phone (unlocked) from PureMobile.

The BH line of bluetooth headsets made by Nokia takes a big share of the market, and that is why the BH-803 launched in April has received an update today, in the form of a new product comes the BH-804.

As expected, aluminum is the material used on the case, which makes it lightweight and that is one of the main important features on bluetooth headsets. In order to know the status there is a LED with 3 colors, and the charging sessions can be done quickly by using the microUSB port.

In working mode the BH-804 has 4 hours of battery life, and on standby mode it can go up to 150 hours, or 6 days.

Thankfuly, a neck strap + desktop charger are included in the package.

Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset

Sony Ericsson has a GreenHeart concept phone which hasn't entered production yet, and it might not be massively produced any time soon. The concept phone is meant to prove that a phone is environmentally sustainable through its life cycle.

The GreenHeart will sport some of the various features:

• bio-plastic housings


• recycled plastic keypads


• a zero charger with 3.5mW standby power


• HTML based e-manuals instead of traditional printed ones


• environmentally conscious packaging.

Here's something we don't get to see everyday. Sure we have so many powerful navigation devices to count on when it comes to GPS navigation but why not try a Nokia navigation device like the Nokia 500 Auto Nav.

Here's what you will basically find on a Nokia 500 Auto Nav:

• 4.3 inch touch screen


• SD card slot


• loudspeaker


• microphone


• 3.5mm audio jack


• miniUSB port/charger connector


• built-in FM transmitter


• Bluetooth.

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After releasing so many new mid ranged and entry level phones yesterday, Sony Ericsson went ahead and announced three Bluetooth Headsets too, the HBH-PV-715, 720 and 740.

The HBH-PV-715 is a practical and stylish headset. Here's some highlights:
• Good value for money
• 11 h talk time/ 800h stand by so it is ready to use at any time
• Removable ear hook
• Auto-pairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment for clear sound in every environment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection
• Available in either black or white

The HBH-PV-720 is elegant and more sophisticated. It offers:
• 11 h talk time and 800 h stand by
• 3 elegant Style-up™ covers with black and silver patterns
• Autopairing
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a clear sound and reliable connection in every environment
• Removable ear hooks
• Black necklace

HBH-PV-740 is more business oriented and it will deliver exactly that:
• 11 h talk time/800 h stand by
• Convenient sliver necklace carrying solution
• Headset desk stand and USB charger
• Status display for battery and connection indication
• Removable ear-hooks
• Autopairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection

We don't know prices yet but the HBH-PV-720 will all be available in Q3 2008 while the HBH-PV 715 and HBH-PV-740 will be available in Q4 2008.

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After releasing so many new mid ranged and entry level phones yesterday, Sony Ericsson went ahead and announced three Bluetooth Headsets too, the HBH-PV-715, 720 and 740.

The HBH-PV-715 is a practical and stylish headset. Here's some highlights:
• Good value for money
• 11 h talk time/ 800h stand by so it is ready to use at any time
• Removable ear hook
• Auto-pairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment for clear sound in every environment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection
• Available in either black or white

The HBH-PV-720 is elegant and more sophisticated. It offers:
• 11 h talk time and 800 h stand by
• 3 elegant Style-up™ covers with black and silver patterns
• Autopairing
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a clear sound and reliable connection in every environment
• Removable ear hooks
• Black necklace

HBH-PV-740 is more business oriented and it will deliver exactly that:
• 11 h talk time/800 h stand by
• Convenient sliver necklace carrying solution
• Headset desk stand and USB charger
• Status display for battery and connection indication
• Removable ear-hooks
• Autopairing for easy set-up
• DSP and automatic volume adjustment
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR for a stable and reliable connection

We don't know prices yet but the HBH-PV-720 will all be available in Q3 2008 while the HBH-PV 715 and HBH-PV-740 will be available in Q4 2008.

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Sony Ericsson has finally made it official! The 8.1-megapixel shooter in the CyberShot lineup will see a release somewhere in the fourth quarter of this year as will the S302 in the Snapshot series, who decided to go public with the C905. Unlike the C905, the S302 will feature only a 2-megapixel camera, more suitable for the casual photographer than a pro. The little one will also have Bluetooth, USB support, 20MB of internal memory with Memory Stick Micro expansion. While the S302 decides to stick to just Crystal Blue and Thunder Gray, the C905 will come in colors of Night Black, Ice Silver, and Copper Gold.

There are no details on the pricing yet, but at the rate at which the C905 turned from a rumor to reality, I don't think we'll have to wait too long.

Samsung has released two new eco-friendly phones during the World IT Show in Korea, the W510 and the F268. The SCH-W510 is called the Bio Cover Phone as it uses bioplastic material made from cornstarch and is manufactured using an environmentally-friendly metal finishing process while the SGH-F268 has no brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that can be harmful to people and will be offered with eco-friendly accessories such as a headset and a charger.

Unlike most of the phones on the market, the W510 does not contain elements like Mercury, Lead or Cadmium. The features of W510 were not unveiled yet, but we can see a photo camera with flash, a pretty wide display and mobile TV capabilities, hence it's most probably a mid-end device.

Samsung F268 comes with a special alarm that allows users to know exactly when the battery of the phone is fully charged and can be plugged out. In terms of features, the new F268 is a tri-band GSM handset with a 2.1 inch TFT display (262K colors and 240 x 320 pixels), a 2 Megapixel camera with video, Media player (supporting MP3, AAC, WMA, MPEG4 and 3GP), FM radio, Bluetooth 2.0, WAP browser, USB and microSD card support.

The W510 is expected to be available in the end of this month and the F268 will see a launch in China this month - no word on a UK launch just yet.

The HTC Touch Diamond just never stops amazing us with its unbelievable specs and its sleek black looks. It was hinted by the HTC officials that there will be a slew of accessories to go along with this awesome device and we present to you the first in that line, the official desktop cradle for the Touch Diamond. The dock carries over the smooth black finish that sets the Touch Diamond apart from others, and the picture implies that the dock can sync/charge the Touch Diamond while you groove to some of your favorite numbers via the included headphones.

The dock is already available for preorder from Clove. Now, if only they hurry up with the release of the Touch Diamond!

Only goes to prove there's nothing the cute kitty can't conquer. The latest in the long list of Hello Kitty-branded products is a car lighter/mobile charger hybrid to light up a cigarette or juice up your cell phone while driving. The lighter is made of ABS lightweight plastic and is compatible with most Japanese cell phones. It can also charge a cell phone for up to 90% within three hours.

Now go get some kitty love for just 1880 Yen ($18) if you are in Japan.

Did your phone lose power just when you were sharing some truly important news with a loved one or typing an urgent email to the office? Did your MP3 player ever die right as you were boarding a long flight, only to leave you helpless next to the person snoring the entire trip? Maybe your digital camera was out of juice when you finally reached the top of an exhausting hike, to leave you with only your memory to capture the view.

Whatever the case, as much as we love and depend on our favorite portable gadgets, they can be cause for serious frustration when they lose power at the most inconvenient times. So in honor of all of those hair-pulling moments, IOGEAR wants to know yours! What's the worst / most unique story about your mobile device rolling over and playing dead?

The top three winners will receive a free GearJuice - Mobile Pocket Power from IOGEAR, an on-the-go charger for keeping BlackBerrys, MP3 players, iPods, iPhones and digital cameras powered without needing an electrical outlet.

Send in your most creative entries by Wednesday, May 14 to gday123@bigpond.com for a chance to win!!

The fact that Earth is dying slowly under our excessive exploitation is well known. Because of that everyone is trying to contribute the way they can to find alternative ways for getting all that necessary energy stuff for our daily complicated lives.

Credo is the first cell phones and related accessories manufacturer to develop eco friendly products. Not only have they come up with some interesting pieces of engineering but they have also donated more than $60 million - representing 1% off their overall revenue - to organizations fighting for Earth's rights like Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network, the Endangered Species Coalition and more.

And let's see what these easy to use and easy to purchase daily commodities Credo offers:

• CREDO Iqua Solar Bluetooth headset. This is of course a Bluetooth with up to 200 standby hours. It can be connected to any kind of Bluetooth device and it gets it's required power directly from the sun. Probably it will charge up on a rainy day too!
• CREDO Tread handset case. Buying this case made out of recycled tires means preventing cancer. Those tires usually get burned and the benzo(a)pyrene which gets in the air we breath is a dangerous cancer risk factor.
• CREDO Solio Charger. Charge your phone, your iPod and your digital cameras with this sun-power charger. It will prevent the release of large quantities of CO2, thus fighting the greenhouse effect.

These are all very affordable accessories that can be hooked to multiple phones. We all should be more interested in taking action against massive pollution and this can be our way of helping out.

Read more: CREDO Mobile Calls for Change with Eco-Friendly Accessories

If you haven't bought your 20th iPod/iPod nano/iPod 5G/iPhone case or other accessory yet, you might want to check out the iPod Mini Mall. The online storefront also offers headphones, chargers, FM transmitters and other connection cables. Right now there seems to be some kind of a sale going on - lots of discounts on these accessories.

Head now to the iPod Mini Mall and grab your deals!

How many times have you wanted to listen to your playlist out loud while in your car but all you have is an old crappy AM/FM radio installed? Of course, you might have your portable media player, but nothing really beats good ole' headbanging to ear-shattering music while on the road. This auto FM transmitter could be the answer to your fantasies and even more.

All you need to do is plug the FM transmitted to your FM player and you can stream music from your PMPs or cell phones. Moreover, the system even has a USB player you can use to charge your devices. The iPhone Auto FM transmitted comes with an LCD display and is compatible with all iPod models (even the Shuffle), mp3 players, PDAs and PMPs (as long as they can be plugged in the 3.5 mm jack), and of course, the iPhone. It's now available for US$31.99 in USB fever.

The BlueAnt V1 Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Headset has won an award at the recently concluded CTIA Wireless 2008. Boasting of the "Best Cell Phone Accessory", the headset lets users easily control most functions of their headset through the BlueGenie Voice Interface. You can forget about pushing buttons on the device, except for a single activation button that lets the user control the V1's menu system through a voice interface.

The BlueAnt V1 also incorporates dual microphones and advanced techniques to extract the user's voice signal from ambient sounds for clear speech. The Bluetooth headset also features echo cancellation and wind noise protection. With support for Bluetooth 2.1, the manufacturers claim a battery life of 6 hours talk-time or 200 hours standby.

Priced at US $129.95, it is available from BlueAnt.

Last year we talked about FCC approved Jabra BT2020 Headset. This year Jabra has proved its innovative genius again with the introduction of BT4010 Bluetooth Headset equipped with a centrally aligned iconic Smart Display. This 0.35 oz weighing headset is comfortable to wear. Now there is no need to scroll those tedious menus. Jabra BT4010 lets the users check connection status, battery level, and call status just in one look. Enjoy cost effective handsfree communication with the latest Jabra BT4010 Bluetooth Headset.

Specs:

• 150 hours standby time
• 2 earhook sizes provided for added comfort
• Auto-pairing
• Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate)
• e-SCO improves voice transfer from headset to phone
• Micro USB Charger Connection
• Size: L 2" x W 0.67" x D 1.1"
• Up to 6 hours talk time

One can wear the latest headset with or without an earhook. The company offers a choice of two hooks for an increased comfort level. Jabra BT4010 will ship during Spring at an expected price of $59.99.

MobileWhack was at the New York International Auto Show 2008 (last day is today!) that happened at the Javits Convention Center in New York. There were a host of new/concept cars on display including the Honda FCX Clarity - a fuel cell car. The fuel-cell stack in Clarity converts hydrogen fuel and oxygen into electricity that is then used to drive the engine. The end result is, you guessed it, water vapor, making it a truly zero-emission alternative.

As you can see, the current FC stack from Honday is much more compact compared to one they had in 1999. The FCX Clarity motor's rotor shaft has a hollow construction where the driveshaft passes through the center in a coax configuration, allowing the motor and gearbox to be combined into a single unit.

The Clarity is currently in limited availability in Southern California.

Honda FCX Clarity

The new Philips GoGear SA5225 digital audio/video player just cleared the FCC hurdle. The player handles WMV and MPEG4 video files as well as WMA and AAC audio files. It also has a picture viewer, and is capable of displaying album art. There's an on-board FM radio receiver, while the recording utility lets you record not only voice memos but also FM audio.

The GoGear player can also stream audio and transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology. The player features an Options button which throws up useful options depending on the current menu, as well as volume controls at the bottom. There's a 5-way control point that lets you play/pause, skip forward/back and scroll up/down. It comes with a USB connector to aid in data transfer.

The Philips GoGear SA5225 can be charged over USB, which is convenient. It takes a good 4 hours for a complete charge (80% charge takes 2 hours).

No word on the pricing or availability, but check back with us for that later.

Nokia Remade isn't the only phone concept which looks promising or, at the very least, intriguing. This entry in the Greener Gadgets Design Competition 2008 is every bit as sensational, although whether it actually hits the stores, I leave that up to time. Called the Bamboo, this is a degradable cell phone concept designed as an environmental-friendly device. The Bamboo's casing is made of bio-plastic made of renewable natural resources like corn, and Bamboo, which, when harvested, grows back in due time. What's more, after a year or so and you decide not to use the phone anymore, you can bury the print board, battery, and antenna in compost, which will then disintegrate, releasing bamboo seeds that would grow into new plants. The phone will also feature an energy-efficient monochrome display, and a hand-crack with which to re-charge the device. A 3-minute cranking session could provide enough power for one phone call. What better way to get those arm muscles tones and help save the environment at the same time?

More pics after the jump.

iLounge, the unofficial authority on everything starting with a little "i" and produced by Apple, has declared the Bluetrek SurfaceSound Compact as the best hands-free car accessory for the iPhone. While facing it off with many of the conventional solutions out there, iLounge concluded that, "Using SurfaceSound Compact makes the calling part of using an iPhone substantially better in your vehicle."

Developed by ModeLabs Group, the SurfaceSound Compact fits snugly to your car visor and combines a Bluetooth -enabled microphone and NXT flat speaker to connect to your iPhone and deliver greater call quality, enough for you and your passengers in the car to talk and listen. With 15 hours of talktime and 21 days of standby, this useful device can also be charged using the car charger and cable included.

The SurfaceSound Compact is available at a price of $100 across the country.

Other than acquiring Trolltech, Nokia has made another big announcement. Nokia has always been an environment-conscious company and it has reinforced its green reputation by joining the WWF Climate Savers program. The company aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions as well as improving their energy efficiency by halving stand-by energies utilized by chargers when not in use. This move is in part of Nokia's Climate Change Strategy. This might mean more "green" patents to come. It'll be very interesting what Nokia would come up with to comply with their joining the WWF Climate Savers program.

There is no dearth for iPhone and iPod accessories nowadays with accessories being belted out almost everyday. XtremeMac, after its InCharge iPhone car charger, has now announced yet another car charger tailored for the iPod this time with a built-in FM transmitter.

InCharge FM works with the standard 12 volt power outlet common on most automobiles and can charge any 4G or later iPods with the Apple's standard dock connector. It is integrated with Quintic's PureFM technology delivering tunes wirelessly to any FM radio with near CD quality. The crystal-clear LCD and buttons for playback control adds up to a convenience not comparable to some of the other similar solutions out there.

"Our first FM transmitter was the first to use an LCD for tuning, and a subsequent version was the first compact unit to use an external antenna," said CEO Gary Bart. "We have continued that path of innovation by integrating Pure FM technology into InCharge FM."

InCharge FM is currently priced at $69.95 and is scheduled to be launched in the coming weeks. It can also be preordered via XtremeMac's Company website.

If you've ever gotten cut off in the middle of an important phone call or if your batteries have ever died without you having the option to recharge anytime soon, Micro Hydrogen MIGHT be the answer to your problems. Angstrom Powers has been working with Motorola to develop a new and viable fuel cell technology. As more and more people rely on mobile gadgetry, mobile phone companies are compelled to find a way to answer consumer demands, one of which is longer battery life. The Micro Hydrogen, a concept by Angstrom Power, is a combination of many factors including a refillable hydrogen storage tank, fuel cell architecture and micro-fluidics. Angstrom has been testing the prototype on Motorola Slvr L7 phones. The technology can reportedly double the usual talk time and full recharge the battery within ten minutes. Question is, will this technology actually come to the consumer market and if so, will it be able to replace the widely-used lithium ion batteries? Hydrogen seems a bit risky, but we know there's more to the technology than what Angstrom and Motorola are letting out. Guess we'll just have to sit it out and wait.

Still during CES 2008, Fulton Innovations has demonstrated their new wireless charging technology concept. The pic of the stand with the balls at the top is the demo of the technology. The balls would change color when they're moved nearer the base and hence would mean they'll start charging. Using the term ‘intelligent power,’ eCoupled uses inductive power coupling which means devices won't be charged based on their proximity with the base but because they need charging. The other pic, the box, is a sample charging based. It's reported that the company is currently talking with various corporations such as Herman Miller, Visteon and Motorola about this concept.

A video demo of the eCoupled after the jump.

The eMotion Portable Media Player is the very first solar-powered portable media player. If that isn’t impressive enough, it seems it's also dual purpose. You see, the eMotion PMPs could also charge other mobile devices such as cell phones.

There are currently three different eMotion versions to choose from: the 1G and the 2.8" and 3.5" versions. The specs are available after the jump.

The company Better Energy Systems is known for their eco-friendly Solio line of products launches a new addition to their list in CES '08. The Solio Magnesium is a handheld solar electronics charger. Its difference from its predecessors: it can charge a cellular phone thrice over. According to the company, Solio Magnesium “combines efficient solar cells, a powerful internal battery, and a rugged, environmentally friendly magnesium alloy shell.” It has iGo tip system as well as USB connectivity. No price as of yet, but the Solio Magnesium charger would be available on February 2008.

BlueAnt Wireless is definitely peddling a lot of it wares at CES, be it portable speakers, or this new first-of-its-kind BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth headset. The BlueAnt V1 is the world's first completely voice-controlled headset. Yes, I mean control with voice commands like "pair headset," "accept call," "volume up," and so on. And how cool would it be if it responds back to you? Yes, it does that too.

This surprisingly tiny 41x17.5x11.2 mm headset uses the Sensory's BlueGenie Voice Interface, the first time this highly advanced voice recognition tech is ever integrated into a Bluetooth headset. The model also comes with dual microphones to allow Voice Isolation Technology, separating the user voice signal from other sounds around. The Voice Recognition and Voice Synthesis technologies enable the device to recognize commands and reply back to the user.

The V1 works with Bluetooth 2.1 and its multi-point technology allows connecting two cell phones at the same time. It can give up to 6 hours of talktime or 200 hours of standby and can be charged using its multifunction car and desk charger or via USB.

As for buttons, there's only one to speak of with the BlueAnt logo on it.

BlueAnt is using CES 2008 as a launchpad for its new portable Bluetooth Speakers. Dubbed "the world's most powerful speakers," the BlueAnt M1 Stereo Speakers are fresh off the block from BlueAnt and has many expectations to live up to.

Do not be deceived by the smallish form factor as the BlueAnt M1 Stereo Speakers come with a whopping 28W RMS, the highest as of now for any portable speaker system, enough to satisfy any serious music lover. The built-in subwoofer uses an anti-distortion circuitry resulting in a highly detailed replica of any music you want.

It is compatible with any A2DP-enabled device letting you blast your music anywhere, be it your car, beach, or even as a tiny replacement for your music system at home. Best of all, it's wireless taking away the clutter of wires. Optionally, you can plug in any MP3 player, iPod, or iPhone if you are the wired kinda guy. Portability is its major plus point and it can also be recharged.

The BlueAnt M1 Speaker System will be available in the first of 2008, being priced at $199.

Samsung is exhibiting its 2008 CES Innovations Honoree, the Q1 Ultra Premium UMPC. It is the newest member of Samsung's successful Q1 Ultra family of UMPCs and is available for viewing at CES currently.

Powered by Intel Core Solo running at a clockspeed of 1.33 GHz and 1GB of DDR2 memory, the Q1 Ultra Premium is targeted at both commercial markets and individuals looking for an ultra-portable solution without the compromise in power and features. The Q1UP-XP runs Windows XP Tablet Edition operating system and has a SideShow-like feature called AVS Now which has a host of multimedia applications giving access to music, video, and snaps without booting up Windows. It is equipped with a touchscreen seven-inch WSVGA LED-backlit LCD with a native resolution of 1024x600. Storage is aplenty with its 80GB 1.8-inch ultra-small HDD and SD/MMC 2-in-1 memory slot. The 300-pixel webcamera and dual microphones make video conferencing and chatting a cinch. An additional 1.3-megapixel camera allows instant images and videos, which can be sent while on the move with no PC intervention. The split QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen make input easy and the integrated 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR make up its of connectivity options. This powerful ultra-sleek, ultra-portable package weighs in below 2 pounds and is juiced by a 57.7 watt hour L-ion polymer 6-cell battery providing up to 7.5 hours of battery life.

Let's not sacrifice style for functionality. The new Sony Ericsson HBH-PV712 Style Edition Bluetooth headset is specifically designed for the female persuasion so we can all listen to music on the go while remaining in-style. The HBH-PV712 comes with three different Style-up covers. The front covers of the headset are detachable and you can interchange among the three available covers: black with red, silver and purple detail, red with silver detail; and purple plated. It also comes with necklace carrying solution which is silver-plated designed with pearls of silver, red and black in color. If you don’t want to carry them using the necklace, you can always use the pouch of red net and circle motif.

In places where the probability of power outage is high or if you're just simply trying to be economical, the NRG Dock might be the answer to your needs. The NRG Dock is a solar powered gadget charger. The NRG Dock has two versions: The Home version and the Apartment version. The former is the high-end version with a 15-watt panel (the one on the pic above) which is connected to the dock inside the house. This is powerful enough to power laptops. The Apartment version, on the other hand, comes with a suction cup designed to be stuck to apartment windows. It's only powerful enough to charge smaller gadgets like cellphones and MP3 players. Expected retail price for Home version is USD$800 while USD$500 is expected for the Apartment version. The products will be released either on the second or third quarter of 2008.

Belkin, renowned for their wide range of connectivity products, is now getting into the bag game with their new F8N057 backpack, on display currently at CES.

The slim F8N057 will be a pleasure to tote around with its extra-padded shoulder straps containing breathable mesh. The plush inner lining ensures that your laptop is protected from scratches all the time. A separate pouch will make sure that your other laptop accessories are not left out of place. The phone compartment on the shoulder strap is another befitting feature.

The backpack comes in a variety of combinations of gray and other exciting colors and can accommodate 15.4-widescreen laptops. Priced at $59.99, it is already available across stores in North America and will hit Asia, Europe, and Australia later.

Sony Ericsson has unveiled a new line-up of mobile phones, one of which is the W350 Walkman phone. It's a flip phone with a unique cover design. The cover of the mobile phone contains the keys used to control the phone's Walkman functionality. Bluetooth connectivity also allows you to use bluetooth headsets. It's 10mm thin and has the TrackIDTM technology. What's that, you say? Well, if you're the type who forgets song titles as soon as you hear them, it will definitely be great help to you. Simple record a part of the song you want to know the title of an TrackIDTM will recognize it for you. Savvy, right? The W350 can store up to 470 tracks. The release date? Second quarter of 2008.

More Sony Ericsson W350 specs after the jump.

The company which brought us iTurbo, TC2 and the highly popular Turbo Charge will launch two new products in this year's CES convention -- the PowerBuddy and the SoundSender.

The PowerBuddy is an ultra-portable charger designed for a variety of cell phones, multimedia players, laptops and portable gaming devices. It can charge up to two gadgets at one time and will sell for around USD$40.

The SoundSender on the other hand is a bluetooth voice conference unit which wirelessly connects with cellphones and computers. With the use of VoxWave(TM) microphone technology, the product promises superior audio clarity. It can also record conversations

Watch the Turbo Charge Web site for future updates about these new products.

Luxury and elegance seem to be the doctrines followed by MSI when they designed the PR200 Crystal Collection. If you remember, we had reported on the PR200 Crystal Collection last month. Designed with a crystal-studded rim and coated with a pearl white sheen, the 12-1 incher makes its debut in the CES 2008 along with the PR200 YA edition. Other than the laptop itself, buying the PR200 Crystal will get you peripherals such as two different-sized leather cases, crystal-studded 1GB flash drive, battery charger and pearl white-colored mouse. So if you want to look and feel expensive, this seems like a good candidate for a laptop.

After being recognized as TIME Magazine's Best Invention of 2007, WildCharge was named one of CES 2008's Best of Innovations Honoree. WildCharge offers wireless charging for mobile devices. As of now, it can only charge Motorola's RAZR mobile phones although the company promises to develop chargers for various smartphones, mobile phones and portable media players like the iPhone and the BlackBerry.

If you liked the Vertu, then you will definitely like Stealth, Mobiado's latest luxury creation, provided you have a big wad of green to spend. This beautifully crafted mobile phone, inspired by military stealth aircrafts, is made of aircraft aluminum with buttons of sapphire crystal and stainless steel. The front screen and camera window are also of sapphire crystal.

As far as the specs go, Stealth runs a customized version of Symbian Series 40 and is completely unlocked working on triband GSM (900/1800/1900MHz) and WCDMA (2100MHz) with 3G. It carries a 2-megapixel camera with a large QVGA display. It also sports an MP3 player supporting MP3, MP4, eAAC+, and AAC. Memory can be expanded via microSD for up to 2GB. Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, and PTT are the other notable features.

Every Mobiado Stealth comes with a microSD card, headphones, charger, cleaning cloth, cloth carrying pouch, and manual.

There is no news about its price, but better snag one fast as only 1200 of this sexiness will be manufactured.

Maybe NewerTech, a leading developer of PC, Macintosh and iPod performance upgrades and accessories, wants to prove quantity is better than quality as it prepares for the upcoming Macworld with a slew of new iPhone accessories.

The new NewerTech iPhone Accessory Line includes iPhone Speaker Dock & Hands-Free Mic ($35), sound enhancer/noise reduction gadget Bass Response Earbuds ($20), iPhone & iPod Auto Charger ($13), iPhone Hands-Free Mic & Earbuds ($20), iPhone Mic Extender Cable ($15), and iPhone Headphone Jack Adapter ($8).

Nothing really special here for all these are available somewhere else. I do hope they offer discounts for people buying the entire accessory line.

We have a lot to be thankful for nanotechnology even though most of us cannot really comprehend its dynamic concept. With this technology, Stanford Researches have created a way to extend the rechargeable lithium ion batteries for mobile phones, laptops and media players up to 10 times.

Indeed, this is a revolutionary development as people are becoming more dependent with these devices to run their lives and businesses. For instance, a laptop today has an average battery life of 2 hours. With this technology, it can be extended for 20 hours.

It’s very interesting to know that some brilliant minds have paid attention to battery life for many are so engrossed with developing new features and designs.

According to Yi Cui, the lead researcher, this major improvement lies on silicon nanowires. Here is a brief technical explanation from nanotechwires.com:

Silicon placed in a battery swells as it absorbs positively charged lithium atoms during charging, then shrinks during use (i.e., when playing your iPod) as the lithium is drawn out of the silicon. This expand/shrink cycle typically causes the silicon (often in the form of particles or a thin film) to pulverize, degrading the performance of the battery.

Cui's battery gets around this problem with nanotechnology. The lithium is stored in a forest of tiny silicon nanowires, each with a diameter one-thousandth the thickness of a sheet of paper. The nanowires inflate four times their normal size as they soak up lithium. But, unlike other silicon shapes, they do not fracture.

Remember Sonim XP1, that mobile phone touted as the toughest in the world? They've even held events wherein anyone who can break the Sonim XP1 would get to take home an iPod. Well, it looks like a Chinese phone called CK800 is giving Sonim Technologies a run for their money. It's water and shock resistant -- the perfect phone for the outdoorsy or accident prone type. It comes with external AA battery chargers. If you take a look at the pictures after the jump, you'd notice that when dropped from a very high location, the phone still worked although the screen shattered. Perhaps with a bit more improvement, the CK800 could compete head-on with the SonimXP1. We could only wait and see.

We are now proud to release wiSync under its new name, with a great new look and advanced features that make this release 100x better than the old one. A completely revamped user interface, enhanced scheduling features, the ability to change the iPhone root password and much more.

See here for more info on the app at http://modmyifone.com/wiki/index.php/WiSync

Voxred unveiled the new TC2 Portable Charger, designed to work with various portable devices including mobile phones, iPod, iPhone and gaming console. Brought to you by the same folks that introduced Turbo Charge and iTurbo emergency power products, the TC2 is a reusable, portable charger that can increase the battery life of your device.

The TC2 itself is powered by two AA batteries and is equipped with dual LED flashlight. A low-battery warning system informs the user when it's time to replace the charger's batteries. Plus, it is lighter than an average mobile phone, and there's a battery saving on/off switch. Under the hood is Dual AlgorChip technology that guarantees your device is not overcharged or damaged by controlling flow of energy into it.

Priced at US $29.95, the TC2 portable charger is now available.

iPowerRush is a new charger in town promising to boost the battery life of your beloved iPhone or iPod for another 10 to 15 hours. It basically adds four more hours of talktime, three more hours of mobile Internet, 3.5 hours more video, 14 hours more music listening, and standby time of 120 hours.

Sounds pretty cool, right? Here’s the downside: it is powered by 6 AAA batteries so it might be a bit costly if you regularly use this power charger. Also equipped with push button indicator to tell how much power is left in your unit.

Developed by Fusion Audio Technologies, Inc and available for a price $30 (sorry guys, batteries not included).

Gone are the days when the car cigar lighter charger is meant for, well, the lighter itself. In Korea, the company PLANTRONICS has introduced a tiny bluetooth headset which can be charged via the car cigar lighter port. Two of its features include the "QuickPair" which optimizes compatibility between the headset and the phone and the "AudioIW" which ensures the quality of the sound during phone calls. For aesthetic and comfortableness aspects, the product which weighs a mere 9 grams, comes with three different ear gels and hooks for different ear sizes. When describing a beauty, talk is cheap, so see more pictures of this baby after the jump.

If you own a Nokia cell phone, you're well aware that there are separate jacks for the headset and the charger which, unfortunately, confuses those with befuddled memories and bad eyes. The new Nokia concept is to magnetize the ports in question. That way, you'd know that if it doesn't stick, it won't fit. Great concept. We'll watch out for future releases employing this in the future.

Touted as the first navigation system with two-way internet connectivity, the Dash Express GPS unit is now available for pre-order. The device lets you select your route based on real-time traffic data that is automatically exchanged via other Dash devices. The Dash Express collects traffic info from the driver network, combines it with other sources of traffic info and gives you near-accurate info on your routes. And if a faster route is available, you get an instant alert.

Thanks to internet connectivity, you can use Yahoo Local search, giving you tons of points of interest. Among other neat features is the Send2Car feature. Just about the fastest way to send an address from your computer to the Dash Express unit, simply highlight an address from your web browser or Microsoft Outlook and send it directly to the GPS. This means, you can also have someone send an address remotely. No hassle of pulling out to the side of the road to enter an address!

The Dash Express features a 4.3-inch (diagonal) widescreen display offering 480x272 pixel resolution WQVGA TFT LCD. Weighing in at 13.3 oz, it has a life of up to 2 hours on the Li-ion battery. It supports Wi-Fi and GPRS as well.

Priced at US $599.99, the Dash Express is now available for pre-order. The Dash Service, on the other hand, costs $9.99/month for a 2-year plan.

All the major companies of the world are devising new techniques to save our Environment that is decaying everyday and heading on to complete destruction. Nokia Research Center launched Eco Sensor Concept Phone to stay connected not only with friends but also to health and local environment. The latest cell phone aims at increasing environmental awareness worldwide. Nokia Eco Sensor Concept Phone comes with a sensor unit that can be worn on neck or wrist with the help of the strap made from solar cells to examine health, environment and local weather conditions. The Eco Sensor Concept Phone utilizes the Near Field Communication (NFC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies to transfer signals to phone or any RFID supporting device. Nokia deserves compliments for this latest concept!

The Nokia World 2007 saw a few more announcements from Nokia, particularly in the area of environmental sustainability. With new initiatives in areas like energy efficiency, materials used in the manufacture of mobile phones and recycling, Nokia announced the new Nokia 3110 Evolve, a mobile phone made from more than 50% renewable material. Available in a small form-factor made of 60% recycled content, Nokia claims that it comes with its most energy efficient charger yet.

The charger uses 94% less energy than Energy Star requirements. One of the first companies to put alerts into its devices, Nokia seems to be on track for a greener world. Let's hope they (and other manufacturers) succeed.

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Out at the FCC, there's a new Sony Ericsson Bluetooth portable speaker system. The SE MBS-100 lets you enjoy wireless stereo audio from a mobile phone or other Bluetooth-capable device. When you receive or make a call, the speaker is intelligent enough to pause the music and start playing it again after the call has ended. In order to get this to work with your Bluetooth device, it has to support the following Bluetooth profiles:

• A2DP (advanced audio distribution)
• AVRCP (audio/video remote control)

The MBS-100 Bluetooth stereo speaker comes with its own charger. Pairing with your mobile or other device is simple, with the universally secret pass code (0000). It is still a class 2 device, with around 33 feet (10 metres) range.

No word on the pricing or availability yet, but the speakers do add a bit of dash to your otherwise dull desk.

mStation announced its new mophie juice pack, an iPhone accessory designed to extend your beloved phone's battery. The juice pack comes pre-charged and will work right out of the box. With an integrated Lithium-polymer battery housed in a comfort-grip case, you can expect up to 250 hours of standby time, 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of internet use, 7 hours of video playback or 24 hours of audio playback.

The juice pack itself can be charged using your iPhone's charger. The intelligent power distribution ensures that the iPhone drains out the juice pack first. When you're done with it, you still have a fully charged iPhone. There is a 4-LED battery status indicator on the back of the mophie - pressing a test button tells you how much power is left with it.

Priced at US $99.95, the mophie juice pack for the Apple iPhone will be available mid-December. Another model, targeted at the iPod touch, will make its way into the markets starting January 2008. It measures 2.5 x 4.75 x .75 inches and weighs in at 3 ounces.

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MSI Corporation’s latest PR200 Crystal Laptop oozes out Elegance with its Classic Design and Pearl White Color. This Crystal Laptop just like the first model MSI S300 of this series is a remarkable work of craftsmanship. A 120 crystal-studded rim embellishes the lid of the laptop. Weighing just 3.96 Pounds (with battery) the laptop comes loaded with Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium.

This luxury model coated in pearl white brilliance delivers uncompromised performance. The PR200 Crystal is a feature rich Laptop that runs on Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. It has a 12.1" TFT WXGA display and offers considerably good storage capacity with 160GB SATA HDD. Adding security for users, the laptop comes with a fingerprint reader.

“The PR200 Collection is the perfect choice for users looking for a quality laptop that can also stand alone as a fashion accessory,” said Daniel Wang, General Manager of MSI USA. “The Crystal Laptop’s unique design embodies grace and sophistication, enabling users to make a fashion statement without sacrificing performance.”

Duracell today announced the introduction of 11 products for consumers who want power on-the-go - just in time for the winter season. The new product lines range from small DC to AC pocket inverters to heavy-duty portable emergency power units.

There is on average one power outage every 13 days in the U.S.(1) with one in three adults saying a lengthy loss of power would present at least some impact on their personal financial situation(2). Despite this, approximately 60 percent of small businesses have no back-up power(3). The new Duracell product lines were developed for these businesses but also for everyday consumers who need back-up power at a moment's notice.

"By examining consumer needs, Duracell continues to offer innovative power solutions that extend beyond our core CopperTop battery business," said Dan McCarthy, director, global marketing, Duracell. "These new product lines offer extraordinary performance and give consumers multiple power options for a range of situations."

Motorola announced the new MotoPure H12 Universal Bluetooth Headset, featuring technology for maximum audio performance in noisy environments. The H12 is also equipped with the big M's CrystalTalk technology for an enhanced adio experience. Thanks to its dual microphone design, the user's voice is distinguishable from background and wind noise. With three ear cushion options on the TrueComfort design, it offers a neat fit on either ear, even when used with spectacles or other eyewear.

The packaging includes a matching desktop charger, charging case and shirt clip. A class 2 Bluetooth device, it supports a range of up to 10 meters. Motorola claims a talk time of 5.5 hours. It supports the hands-free profile.

Targeted for a Q4 2007 release, no word on the pricing yet. Check out the extended entry for a feature set.

Add this latest gadget TALKABOUT T8500R Two-Way Radio to your Holiday List that makes the communication between families and loved ones possible while on holiday getaways and active outdoor adventures. Motorola’s new Radio comes with Special Car Charger Accessory. The Radio delivers a range of up to 18 miles (under optimum conditions.

Some of the distinguished features of Motorola Talkabout T8500R Two-Way Radio Key include approximately 32 hr. alkaline or 11 hr. NiMH estimated talk time, hands-free communication, LCD battery meter for charge indication, battery save feature, Digital Signal Processing to help provide consistent sound quality, VibraCall(TM) vibrating alert, audible low battery alert, keypad lock, time-out timer and a choice of 10 unique call tones.

I think it is a nice gift for adventure undertakers on frequent trek. The radio uses 3 AA batteries (not included) and rechargeable NiMH batteries (included) for operation. iVOX for speech-activated feature facilitates hands-free communication. It can operate even in remote places.

The Motorola Talkabout T8500R two-way radios will be available at an MSRP of $69.99 per pair. You can take benefit of the special introductory offer of a free Motorola car charger with a purchase of a T8500R between November 15 and December 31, 2007.

TuneBase FM with ClearScan for iPod has received iLounge’s Car Accessory of the Year Award. TuneBase FM (F8Z176) priced $89.99 got this award for its unique design and outstanding quality of the TuneBase FM. It has a compact FM transmitter to play, power, and mount your iPod in your car.

Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief for iLounge said that they were highly impressed TuneBase FM with ClearScan. He added:

“ For the same price as other companies sell car accessories with fewer features, Belkin delivers an all-in-one, well-made car charger, mount, and FM transmitter, intelligently designed with a very nice screen and line-out capabilities. Though its mount is on the short side, it’s otherwise great.”

The TuneBase FM features ClearScan technology that lets the users sit and relax while the transmitter seeks out the clearest FM frequency to play your music at the press of a single button. The PRO function optimizes audio and boosts volume. TuneBase also comprises line-out for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter.

If your unsure exactly what ChargeBox is, well it's simply a machine for charging portable devices inside a secure locker. These machines can be found in various locations such as hotels, airports, gyms, shopping malls all around the world.

In Responce to the UK launch of Apple's iPhone, the ChargeBox team will be adding support for iPhones to the machines. The iPhone has a talk-time life of roughly 8 hours and can be drastically minimize from listening to music and internet browsing. Currently there are roughly 100 units in the UK, and there are plans to deploy another 500 within the next six months.

If your curious about any ChargeBoxes near you, just visit the Company's website www.chargebox.com or via Google Maps.

The Samsung C158 is some of the best bang for your buck on the market today. With 65536 colors and full Java functionality, the Samsung C158 posses style. It comes with a li-Ion battery and a travel charger.

Available in the following languages: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.

On October 14, 2007 Sanyo unveiled the S1 cell phone on Radio Shack shelves everywhere. Starting in January of next year, Sprint will be selling the S1 as well. Here is a run down of the S1 in all its glory.

The term bigger is better may apply to many aspects of life, but mobile technology is certainly not one of them. The S1 is small. At just 2.5 oz. and with an ultra slim profile, this cell phone is an easy fit in any hand. A sleek black look and a silky finish give the S1 very uber appearance. There also exists a sophisticated key guard and flexible business and parental controls for a total control of the S1 experience. Many of the other industry standards exist as well, but the true strength of the S1 lies in Sanyo’s partnership with Sprint. Lost contact info? Want to input info on your cell through the web? All this and much more can be done through the Sprint website directly to your phone. Downloads, web browsing and IMS are all possible via Sprint. The S1 has a talk time of 3.5 hours and comes with an AC Phone Charger featuring the new micro USB connector.

Belin's TuneCast Universal is your solution for transmitting audio from your iPod or other portable MP3 player onto your car's stereo. It can conveniently be mounted on any smooth surface using the multi-mount socket and mount with adhesive backing. It comes with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack that you plug your iPod or MP3 player to, and works off your car's battery.

Tune the car's radio to a frequency with a weak broadcast signal, and press the up/down buttons on the TuneCast to select the transmission frequency chosen on your car. The TuneCast can remember two frequencies for easy recall later. It features a frequency display that also shows the memory slot location of that frequency. There are two buttons to switch between memory 1 and memory 2.

The Belkin TuneCast Universal has gained the FCC approval, and should be on its way to the market soon.

Cybergraphy Technology has a new personal tracker called the GlobalTrack G200P. The G200P is as portable as it can get - able to fit in the palm of your hand - and uses GSM/GPRS. Ideal for use as a person tracker (it's not something everyone would enjoy, so better let them know beforehand!) or as a simple GPS data logger for use with your cool geo apps. The G200P also features an integrated motion sensor and offers 16MB flash memory. It is equipped with a ~160dBM high-sensitivity GPS receiver that draws low power. The manufacturer claims a standby time of up to two months.

Other interesting features include embedded microphone and speaker for 2-way voice transmission, allowing the G200P to be used as a mobile phone, plus an emergency alarm SMS sender/receiver. The logged GPS data can be transferred to your PC over serial port or remotely over the air. Packaging includes a backup battery, car/wall battery chargers and carry bag.

Furthermore, the package is measured only at 2.2 mm x 1.8 mm, three times smaller than a standard golf ball dimple. It consumes a minimum amount of power prolonging battery-life for a wide range of portable applications such as mobile handsets, PDAs, PMPs, and GPS units.

The new CY7C68003 MoBL-USB TX3LP18 transceiver is available in the aforementioned 2.2 x 1.8 mm WLCSP, and in a 4 mm x 4 mm 24-pin QFN package.

The stylish and comfortable ear piece comes with changeable ear bud gels in multi-sizes. Furthermore, it is easy to use with volume control, last number redial, voice dial, 3 way calling and call reject functions. This Bluetooth headset, as mentioned, allows the user to have wireless communication anytime, anywhere.

Acer announced a new addition to its family of personal navigation devices with the introduction of the new Acer p-700 series for use in your vehicle. Acer seems to be in the process of adding new verbs to our vocabulary as well, calling it a plug and drive device. The p-700 series features a standard 4.3" touchscreen. Two variants are currently available in the series are the p710 and p730. Both come with regional or European maps. In addition, the p730 is equipped with Traffic Message Channel (TMC) functionality for accessing up-to-the-minute traffic info. If you are in France or the UK, the p730 uses Premium TMC services from V-Traffic and ITIS respectively.

For navigation, there's Copilot 7, offering 2D/3D views. A Driver Safety mode dislays a single yellow arrow indicating the route and next action, without showing you a dozen roads and confusing you. Or, you can do a 180° shift and take advantage of the Map View Maximizer technology that displays all pertinent info in a single glance. Tons of POIs are available as usual. Powered by the latest SiRF Star III 20-channel GPS receiver, it measures 123mm x 96mm x 24mm and weighs in at 240 grams. A bit heavy in your pocket, but that's life.

There's also a photo viewer on-board. Voice prompts are available in 16 pre-installed languages. Packaging includes a car-mount kit, charger, PC connectivity cable, AC adapter and DVD plus docs.

Update: They lady at Enegizer said that this charger is compatible with the new ipod classic and original ipods. Energizer has not done enough testing to confirm it will work with the new versions or the iPhone. Although early testing has been encouraging, we are not able to confirm compatibility at this time.

Energizer unveiled the new Energizer Energi To Go, a portable power solution for the new line-up of Apple iPod music players. The device is powered by Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries allowing for a compact, cord-free design. It includes a patented intelligent control chip that is designed to maximize the power transfer to the iPod, while a flip design allows it to be used as a stand while charging and fold it later for storing.

According to tests conducted by Energizer, the charger can extend the music playback on the iPod nano by up to 46 hours, and as many as 32 hours on the video iPods. It is equipped with an Apple iPod tip and is adjustable to fit 4th and 5th generation iPods, iPod mini and iPod nano.

Priced at US $29.99, the Energizer Energi To Go Portable Power for iPod will hit the stores in October.

Kensington unveiled a new line-up of FM transmitters in the LiquidFM range. Available both for the Apple iPod and other MP3 players, the transmitters feature Kensington's ClearFM technology for delivering high levels of audio quality. The new models include the LiquidFM Deluxe for iPod (pictured above), the LiquidFM for iPod and LiquidFM Plus for MP3 players.

The transmitters also feature QuickSeek technology to find the clearest station in seconds. The iPod version also charges the iPod while it plays, and fits most iPod models in a case. For instant tuning, there are three station presets in the 88.1 - 107.9MHz range.

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The FCC bestowed its approval on the new Sony Ericsson W910i walkman phone that we saw a couple of months ago on the Whack. We should be seeing this soon in stores and elsewhere. The W910i is a HSDPA phone providing high-speed internet access, as well as 3D games.

The phone will be bundled with a 1GB Memory Stick Micro. It's on target for a Q4 2007 release. Measuring just 99mm x 50mm x 12.5mm, it weighs in at 86 grams. Packaging includes a battery, charger, USB cable, stereo portable handsfree, and PC sync application.

Source: FCC

Motorola Incorporated has recently launched its TLKR T3 and T5 range stylish, easy to use and colorful two-way radios. The range combines the design legacy Motorola is known for with the technology and innovation originally developed for professional users, resulting in compelling devices for teenagers, young and sporty adults and adventurous families.

Both TLKR radios incorporate a practical and eye-catching hanging loop feature, enabling a wide range of ways to carry and use the devices. The TLKR T3 has been designed for young people who enjoy being connected to friends, playing urban sports or experiencing the great outdoors.

The TLKR T5 has been designed for independent adults who enjoy an active lifestyle and also comes in a pack of two radios.

The TLKR range is ideal for consumers looking for an inexpensive and cost-effective way to stay in touch with people in their lives, as all conversations are free. It’s the ultimate accessory for anyone serious about adventure and style.

The TLKR T3 and the TLKR T5 will be available from October 2007. The pricing is yet to be confirmed.

Unveiled for the first time at the CeBIT tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, the WEP500 is Samsung's latest mini Bluetooth headset. Today, Samsung Telecommunications America, announced the availability Samsung's ultra slim, circular designed WEP500 Bluetooth headset. At a mere 7.7mm thick, the WEP500 is one of the smallest headsets available today and hosts the latest Bluetooth technology, while providing excellent sound quality.

The WEP500 offers noise reduction technology and revolutionary echo cancellation performance, which enables seamless conversation in the noisiest environments. In addition, the WEP500 features automatic volume control, which adjusts the volume when there are changes in background noise.

The WEP500 supports Bluetooth specification version 2.0 and is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled phones and devices. For added convenience, the WEP500 comes equipped with an innovative jewel-case charger cradle that acts as a stylish desktop charger and provides the user with a convenient carrying solution that protects the headset when stored in briefcases, purses or pockets.

The WEP500 is available for $119.99 in three different color options -- sleek chrome and black, exclusively available through AT&T; shimmering dark blue exclusively available through Sprint and black with metallic silver trim, available at http://www.samsungmobileusa.com/accessories.

Today, XtremeMac is the only company of its size to focus solely on Apple's products. Their accessories include a full range of accessories for the iPhone and iPod, from cases to chargers to our highly acclaimed Tango 2.1 Speaker System, and Luna, our revolutionary alarm clock.

With the announcement of the XtremeHD line of accessories in January 2007, XtremeMac was once again first to create accessories for an Apple product, this time it was Apple TV. Their full line of high-end A/V cables and components are manufactured to complement Apple TV and are priced far below competing items from other manufacturers.

XtremeMac products can be purchased at www.XtremeMac.com, and through a worldwide range of retailers both online and in-store.

Looking for another pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones that support A2DP -- the Bluetooth advanced audio distribution profile? Check out BlueAnt's X5i headset, a portable and handy model that lets you not only enjoy music streamed over Bluetooth but also answer calls from your phone, PDA or compatible computer. Apart from A2DP, the BlueAnt X5i also supports the headset, handsfree and AVRCP (remote control) profiles making a pretty useful one to have around.

The battery on the X5i is removable, and it lasts for up to 12 hours on a full recharge. Another convenience on the device is the ability to charge it either with the included wall charger or by connecting it to your computer's USB port. It can also store pairing info on 10 Bluetooth devices, so you won't have to re-pair it with every other gizmo you have in your collection. It is priced at US $89.95.

USBFever has released the Ultra Slim USB Travel Charger, with full iPhone compatibility.

It measures just 42 x 70 x 15mm, weighs 43g, offers a high current output of 5V 1A, has a retractable power plug, and is able to handle worldwide voltage.

Costs US$11.99, and comes in iPod white colouring.

TomTom, which jumped to second spot in the US GPS market, unveiled its latest high-end models, the TomTom GO 920 and TomTo GO 920T. With bundled maps of the US, Canada and Europe, the gadgets feature 4GB on-board memory. Curiously, they also feature something called the Enhanced Positioning Technology. One of the neat things about the 920 and 920T is that they handle voice-prompted address entry. Simply speak the address to which you want to drive - including city, street name and address number - and the device will calculate the route.

The 920 and 920T are major updates to the TomTom GO 910/510 devices and feature 4.3 inch touch screen and high quality graphics, including building footprints. Extras include the ability to exchange positions via SMS and recording your driving instructions. Powered by a Lithium-polymer battery, TomTom claims an operational duration of up to 5 hours.

The GO 920 is compatible with RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver for the latest news on traffic in your area. As a bonus, the GO 920T includes the RDS-TMC receiver plus one year subscription to the service. The GO 920 also comes with a Bluetooth remote control for safe operation of the device when driving.

The TomTom GO 920 is priced at US $599.95 and the GO 920T at US $699.95.

Creative officially released its newest addition to the entertainment industry. The credit card-sized music, video and photo player with a stunning 2.5-inch color screen that supports up to 16.7 million colors named Creative ZEN. The Creative ZEN is the first Creative player to support AAC music and unprotected iTunes Plus tracks from the iTunes store, in addition to MP3 and WMA formats.

The Creative ZEN supports a wide selection of video formats, including WMV9, MJPEG, MPEG4-SP, compatible DivX4 and 5, and XviD. One charge of the built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 5 hours of video entertainment or up to 25 hours of music playback.

The Creative ZEN can carry up to 60 hours of video or thousands of photos, and it features an SD memory slot, so you can add virtually limitless additional storage capacity and easily bring new music, video or photos to the player. The Creative ZEN will be available next month in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB models, priced at US $149.99, $199.99 and $299.99 respectively.

IOGear's new Bluetooth hands-free car kit will hit the markets soon. The model, cryptically called the IOGear GBHFK211W6, lets you make/receive calls when driving, and also doubles up as a portable speakerphone for your home/office. The device claims superior noise cancellation in the form of Digital Echo Cancellation and Background Noise Reduction. If you have a Bluetooth enabled laptop, you can use it to make VoIP calls as well.

One of the nice things about the IOGear GBHFK211W6 is that it can be charged using a standard car charger or over USB. A class 2 Bluetooth device, it supports a range of about 30 feet (10m). If disconnected from a Bluetooth device for more than 30 minutes, the device shuts itself off to save battery.

The packaging includes the Bluetooth hands-free car kit, a USB charging cable, car charger, easy-to-plug-in Sun visor clip and two AAA rechargeable batteries, along with a user guide. Pairing is easy, use the usual "0000" code with your Bluetooth mobile phone or compatible computer.

No word on the pricing yet.

Lenmar Enterprises, Inc. announced its new PowerPort PPU2100. It is an essential power accessory for Apple's hot new iPhone. The slim, pocket-sized PowerPort is a powerful cordless charger that can recharge the iPhone in about two hours. As an external battery, it can double iPhone usage time between charges, for up to 16 hours of talk time or 12 hours of Internet use. It is ideal for use during long flights, car trips and outdoor activities when you don't want to run out of power for calls, email, music, video and games.

The PowerPort will power or charge any cell phone, PDA, media player or game device using a USB connection, including such popular portable devices as the iPhone®, iPod®, PSP®, Motorola RAZR/KRZR® and Blackberry®. A fully-charged PowerPort can provide up to five complete recharges for these devices or up to 50 hours of instant back-up power.

The PowerPort can be recharged via any USB port (including laptop computers) or via optional AC or DC chargers. It comes in white or rubberized black finish and the MSRP is $49.95.

Polk Audio announced the new miDock Portfolio, a dock for Sirius Satellite Radio's Stiletto portable radios. The miDock is a portable speaker system that runs on AA batteries or AC power and conveniently docks the Stiletto 10, Stiletto 100 and even the new Stiletto 2. Featuring a rugged design, the miDock allows subscribers of Sirius satellite radio to acccess live content anywhere. It holds flat and comes with a protective case, so you can also carry it around on your travels.

The dock is equipped with high resolution micro speakers, designed to deliver quality audio. When connected to an AC adapter, the miDock doubles up as a charger for the Stiletto when playing audio at the same time. With the included remote control, you can wirelessly control playback. And if that's your thing, you can also connect another audio device to your Portfolio through the aux input.

The Polk Audio Designs miDock Portfolio for Stiletto comes with a window-sill antenna, AC adapter and adapters for different Stiletto models.

The Energizer Energi To Go Portable Power for iPod is powered by two Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries and features a patented intelligent control chip that maximizes power transfer to the iPod. Its unique flip design allows it to function as a stand while charging and to be folded for easy storage. Sleek enough to complement the iconic styling of the iPod, the compact charger travels easily and is exceptionally lightweight.

The Energizer Energi To Go Portable Power for iPod features a licensed Apple iPod tip and is adjustable so that it's compatible with iPod (with & without video) and iPod nano.

Energizer Energi To Go Portable Power for iPod will be available at mass, drug, consumer electronics, and airport retailers this fall. The MSRP for Energizer Energi To Go iPod Portable Power Source is $29.99 and includes the charger and two Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries.

Well, it's official. Hackers in Europe have apparently unlocked the Apple iPhone using nothing but a SIM reader/writer and a blank SIM card. The phone is now capable of making/receiving calls as well as SMS messages. Just a SIM - that's mighty nice.

The patch has been tested in the Orange UK network. According to descriptions, if Total Unlock is released, it may be patching the baseband firmware - which won't alert the network, but is just sufficient to get around an auth check in the firmware.

And the whole cost? US $96.00.

Via Gizmodo

Soon, you'll be able to get your hands on the stylish Rockit! MP3 and MP4 handheld media players. Available through Acme Sports and Entertainment, the Rockit! branded handheld PMPs will hit North America.

The Rockit! MP4 player is a video player available in capacities 1, 2 and 4GB. Apart from video and music playback, it can also display images and for added entertainment features an FM receiver on board. The screen is a bit small at 1.8". It comes with a wall charger and USB cable. Priced at US $49.95 (1GB), $69.95 (2GB) and $89.95 (4GB).

The Rockit! Mini player (in pic), a sleek little device that mimics the iPod shuffle, is an audio player capable of MP3/WAV/WMA playback and comes in 2/4GB capacities. Measuring 1 1/4" x 1 5/8" x 1/2", it comes with headphones, a wall charger and USB cable. The 2GB Mini is priced at US $49.95 and the 4GB one at $79.95.

Zap's portable rechargeable power system can apparently triple the charge on the iPhone, and also charges the iPhone faster than the standard charger. No extra cords needed except for the iZAP cradle. Now, if you happen to leave the iPhone charger, dock and the iZAP cradle at home, don't come after me!

The nice thing about the Zap system is that the Li-ion battery system can be recharged up to 1000 times, and offers 4x the power of conventional batteries. Available now for US $79.00.

Want to be hooked up at all times? The try the new 7.2 MP FinePix Z10fd Style-Cam from Fujifilm. FUJIFILM U.S.A Inc. unveiled this brand new camera that features cutting edge technology that flirts with today's youth. It combines style and design with technology that makes the FinePix Z10fd attractive to the next generation users.

This 7.2 megapixel camera has an ultra-portable design allowing it to be carried anywhere and everywhere to capture those lasting moments of life. Although these are basically targeted to today's youth, the manufacturers didn't leave this camera lacking. It sports a combination of high-tech features that makes it one of the best cameras in the market. It supports a Fujinon 3X optical Zoom lens, 2.5" LCD screen and packs 54MB of internal memory to give you some extra room when your memory card has had its fill. It is equipped with a high-resolution LCD with a very cool slideshow mode so you can view and share photos spontaneously with friends.

The battlecry for this camera is "Face It, Beam It, Blog It", perfect for this generations "it" crowd.

"Face It" boasts of the FinePix's innovative Face Detection Technology that allows it to identify up to ten human faces in one picture. It is perfect for capturing party and group pictures with family and friends.

"Beam It" is the IrSimple technology featured in the camera for fast and easy transfer of files and images. With this technology, you can literally take a picture, and automatically beam it to any device supporting the IrSimple technology. This is a great way to share photos to friends.

Lastly, we have "Blog It". Most of our youth today have blogs. An essential element of this online activity is pictures. The manufacturers were aware of this, so they created the camera to support this kind of lifestyle. The FinePix Z10fd comes equipped with Fujifilm's handy Blog Mode that lets you post pictures to blogs, websites and emails easily. It copies and automatically resizes the images you captured and want posted right directly from your camera. It eliminates the hassle of having to download the picture to your PC and uploading it again to a blog or website.

Ultimately, this camera is built for todays younger generation. This is the era where everyone wants to be connected with friends at all times and this digital camera allows you to do just that. It combines the latest technological development with the current style and trend to attract today's youth.

Another masterpiece from the European design house of Jacob Jensen, this time it's the Jabra JX10 Cara, cased in a 24-carat gold and brushed stainless steel body and offering a talk-time of 6 hours or up to 200 hours of standby.

The JX10 Cara (Cara meaning expensive in Spanish) weighs in at just 14 grams and is hardly noticeable when you wear it on your ear. The headset boasts digital sound enhancement through DSP. You can charge the device via USB from your desktop or laptop, which is quite convenient.

You can wear it either with or without the ear hook. Subject to your phone/network type, you can also take advantage of voice dialing, last number redial and call reject.

The Jabra JX10 Cara complies with Bluetooth 2.0 spec and offers the headset and hands-free profiles.

Jabra JX10 Cara

Insignia, a ?small? but good manufacturer of Portable Media Players, has come up with an update to its firmware that makes their devices much more valuable. The released firmware is now on version 1.20 and the most important release notes includes the following points:

- Addition of Lossless WMA and WMA support
- Folder Browser support - this feature has been included in ?normal? MP3 players for quite some time.
- Photo Thumbnail support - it is hard to imagine how would a player that can display photos work without the thumbnails.
- Ogg Tag support ? this audio file format isn't used by many people, but its quality is better than some formats that many people use.
- Displays information about artist and track title in the ?Next? screen ? once again, this should have been implemented a long time ago.
- Gapless playback ? without interruptions.
- Addition of audio mute function when the video is on forward/rewind mode - I bet it was annoying to listen to the strange audio of the video while on forward mode.
- Variable rate seek for forward/rewind functions - making it easy to find exactly what you want.

FCC recently approved Jabra BT2020 Headset for sale in USA. Weighing just 16 grams, the Headset lets the users Answer calls, End calls and Adjust volume level. Mobile dependant functions that Jabra BT2020 Headset performs include Reject calls, Voice Dialing, Last number redialing, Call waiting and Place call on hold. It features an Operating range up to 10 meters (approx. 33 feet). Jabra BT2020 is conventionally ready to wear on your right ear. To wear it on your left ear, gently rotate the MiniGel? 180 degrees, and there you go. Always wear the Jabra BT2020 and your mobile phone on the same side of your body for enhanced performance.

Parts of Jabra BT2020 Headset
Answer/end button, Indicator light (LED), Volume control button 5 MiniGel?, 3 Charging socket and Microphone boom arm

Specifications:
? Bluetooth version 2.0
? Headset and hands-free Bluetooth profiles
? Rechargeable battery with charging option from AC power supply or car charger (car charger not included)
? Talk time up to 8 hours/standby time up to 200 hours

FCC recently approved Nokia? Display Headset BH-902 for sale in USA. Making or receiving calls on the move would not be a problem now. The BH-902 can be used with the devices that support Bluetooth wireless technology. Specifically the head set is compliant with 2.0 Bluetooth + EDR. It supports three Bluetooth profiles viz. Hands-free Profile 1.5, Headset Profile1.1, and Phonebook Access Profile (PABP) 1.0. For complete information about Bluetooth profiles, it is necessary to check with local service providers. Nokia's Display Headset BH-902 comprises a charger connector, volume down key, answer/end key, volume up key, display, earpiece, earloop, microphone and power key. In case the headset is kept on without any use for 10 seconds, it automatically enters power saving mode, letting the display turn off for about 5 seconds and again on for about 1 second at regular time intervals. There is no word from the company on the price and availability of the product. We can expect it to hit the markets by the end of this year.

On top of the Belkin iPhone cases and the iPhone peelz, there are other companies making iPhone accessories to please everyone. One of those companies is XtremeMac that presents the InCharge Auto, which is a useful iPhone charger to be used inside a car.

The device uses the lighter in the car to get some energy and charge the iPhone or any kind of iPod, it comes with a long USB power cable that will surely prove itself to be useful because you can use the product at the same time it is being charged. There is a LED light to let you know when the power is being transfered, and therefore charging the desired device. To add some kind of security against power spikes that vehicles have there is an intelligent curt circuit.

The InCharge Auto is available in black or white and costs $19.25 with a longish lifetime guarantee.

More accessories to match with the newly announced phones by Sony Ericsson - this time it's the HBH-DS200 stereo Bluetooth headset. Available in a stylish new design, SE claims superior audio quality on the HBH-DS200.

The headset is pretty lightweight so it doesn't pull your ears. Also, you can accept/reject phone calls or control audio playback right on it, which means you don't have to reach for your phone everytime whether it's in your pocket or in the dashboard.

As is the norm, it pauses music if you decide to take that phone call from mom. The headset complies with Bluetooth 2.0 specs, and offers A2DP, Headset and Handsfree profiles. It will hit the stores in Q2 2007 - which is soon.

Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson unveiled its latest Walkman phone, the Sony Ericsson W910 Walkman, that apparently redefines music on the mobile. With HSDPA support, this phone offers you high speed internet access and all the goodies of a Walkman phone - superior quality audio playback, 3D games and the lot.

The W910 comes with an updated Media Manager to transfer videos/photos/music from and to your phone. You can shuffle your playlist by shaking the cell phone, which I guess is liked by a lot of people.

The phone also features the latest version of PlayNow (version 4.0) mobile download service - allowing you access to tons of music from Sony BMG. You can purchase tracks right on your phone after sampling the tracks.

Sony Ericsson also offers a 1GB Memory Stick Micro with the phone. Available in Hearty Red (in picture) and Noble Black, expect it to hit the markets in Q4 2007.

Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson unleashed two new camera phones targeted at serious photographers. The Sony Ericsson K850 is a 5-megapixel Cyber-shot camera in disguise, packed in a slim exterior. With auto-focus and Xenon flash, it's ready to take over your point-and-shoot digital camera's place.

The second phone is the Sony Ericsson Z320, a compact, 1.3 megapixel camera phone ideal for quick captures that you can share later. Available in a clamshell design, it features a retro-look icon display. You can store up to 100 images on the phone.

The K850 on the other hand is more mature, with its integrated media browser and intelligent search for accessing photos. The 2.2" crystal display has an auto-rotate feature so you see the photo as it was meant to be - portrait or landscape. This baby is a tri-band HSDPA and quad-band GSM/EDGE cell phone.

More details in the extended entry.

Orange has recently announced the launch of a new prototype cellphone charge which relys on wind. The portable charger is a wonderful tool for those outdoor camping trips or long outdoor weekend concerts. The chargers weigh only 150 grams and are small enough to tote along on a trip. As the wind spins the turbine on the charger, the wind-generated power is stored for your return to your tent when a cellphone charging is needed. The devices are currently in a prototype stage and are not ready for a mass consumer market, since research is still at an early stage.

Looks like we will welcome another Zune soon. An employee who claims to make MS Zunes says that a Zune 2.0 is in the pipeline too. The new version will be thinner, will have a bigger hard drive, will support videos and have wi-fi too. There will be a Flash version too, which will also feature Wi-Fi, doubleshot finishing and video.

Fastlink and Research In Motion announced the launch of the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone in Jordan. Pearl provides the familiar well-known access to BlackBerry wireless services including email, text messaging and more importantly, corporate data apps.

The mobile provider Fastlink will also be providing BlackBerry Internet Service for its customers. Users can enjoy a digital camera and media player onboard the new BlackBerry. For additional storage, the device also offers expandable memory.

In the Middle East, the BlackBerry service is currently available in Jordan, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain.

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