Despite the fact we’re well into 2009 already, Microsoft has just decided to launch 2008 software for Macs out there. In case you were waiting for Microsoft Office 2008 Business Edition for your Mac then we have some pretty good news. Microsoft has announced it and it will start shipping sometime next year. That’s right, you’ll get this “2008” software solution sometime in 2010. Sounds weird? Well it’s all real! Pre-ordering for Office 2008 will start on August 18 and you’ll have to pay $399.95 for fresh copy of Business Edition. If you happen to be upgrading then the pre-order will cost you just $239.95.

via Microsoft

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Sony Ericsson admitted that they lost around £19.4 million in Q3 of 2008. They are the first handset vendor to admit to having taken a clobbering this year. It’s partly due to its reliance on Europe but more on a severe decrease in the Average Selling Price (ASP) for handsets. SE, however, predicted that its Walkman brand would help shore up sales but the C902 Cybershot camera-phone is the surprise hit model of the quarter. The company also is due to launch Playnow with Telenor in Sweden during Q4 2008 with a special edition of the  with Playnow built-in. It has also introduced three new Walkman phones including its first models with integrated Youtube support (W595, W902, G705).

Despite this terrible news, SE still managed to ship 25.7 million units in Q3 2008 and says its market share remains about flat at eight per cent. That will keep it in the number five slot unless Motorola does even worse. Sony Ericsson forecasts that the global handset market for 2008 will grow at a rate of around 10 per cent from more than 1.1 billion units in 2007. The catch is that a lot of these handsets are going to emerging markets.

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There’s no point for drums, suspense or than many applause. The iPhone is the device that won the 2008 Gadget of the Year, Best Mobile Technology, Most Stylish Technology and Technological Innovation of the Year at the British Technology Awards. Well, I guess that the Touch Diamond, the G1, the Touch HD, the Bold and the Storm can’t compete with the iPhone, can they? No matter if you’re and iPhone fan or not, I’m sure you would have liked other devices to get some of those awards right?

On the other hand, and I am counting on your negative feedback on this, the iPhone has set new standards for mobile technology. No matter how good are all the other touchscreen phones out there, they have been inspired from Apple’s idea. Let those of you without sin throw the first stone at me!

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Nokia announced that it expects its mobile device market share in Q3 2008 to be lower than in Q2, citing weaker consumer confidence in worldwide markets. This does not mean there will be a decline in mobile device volumes in 2008, which the Finland giant expects to grow 10% or more from the 2007 volumes, estimated at 1.14 billion units.

Other reasons cited by Nokia include:

• Nokia’s decision to not meet aggressive pricing of competitors
• Overall market competition including entry-level markets
• Slower ramp-up of mid-range Nokia devices

Product launches and start of shipments will be on track for Q3 and Q4. The Q3 2008 results will be reported by the company on October 16, 2008.

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Seems like ASUS rocked at the Computex 2008. Besides cool devices like the Handwriting Tablet, ASUS exhibited many other interesting products. Asus ZX1 Lamborghini Phone is one of the elegant phones in ASUS’s product portfolio at Computex. It derives its name from the famous sports car Automobili Lamborghini for sharing some features with the car. It has a masculine cut and sturdy exterior. This striking cell phone is made from carbon fiber and high grade stainless steel. This touch screen phone is truly made for “Elite Men”.

Via: Aving

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The last time Nokia put up a countdown timer on its site, the N82 was born. This time, with the accompanying MWC itinerary revealing nothing, I would wager on the N96, recently leaked by an irked German, and/or the S60 Touch. Either way, I would love to see the unbelievably packed N96 become a reality or even Nokia take on Apple with a far more superior device than the iPhone. But hey, with roughly 30 hours to go, we won’t have to wait too long, do we?

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Taking the meaning of the word “portable” to new heights, Turtle Wireless will unleash its new tri-band GSM phone, the TWP-800, which can be worn like a wristwatch. The phone boasts Bluetooth capabilities (including support for stereo), MP3/MP4 playback, a touch screen and WAP/GPRS for network data. It is targeted at the Latin American market starting January 13, 2008.

Other items that will be showcased at the CES 2008 include the Turtle Wireless B-Dazzle, a flashy line of phone and iPod accessories - the whole slew of pouches, protective covers, lanyards and Bluetooth headsets. Designed with the fashion-conscious user in mind, the B-Dazzle lineup includes flashing protective covers in the Snap’N'Flash range.

The Turtle Wireless TWP-800 GSM phone is priced at US $199.95.

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MEN.STYLE.COM unveiled its list of Best Gadgets 2007 and what to look forward to in 2008. Compiled by its editors, the gadgets are chosen based on a variety of coolness factors.

The Best Gadgets 2007 list entrants include:

Apple iPhone (was there a doubt?)

Sony Vaio TZ laptop

Nikon D3 camera

Shure SE530 headphonesThe list of hot gadgets for 2008 include:

Sony Eridcsson K850i camera phone

Dash Express GPSFor more, head to men.style.com.

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