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MIT breakthrough for Mobile – Super Quick Charging Batteries
We all have experienced the annoying situation of our mobile devices dying on us when we need them most. Well now scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seem to have developed a method to charge lithium batteries in only a few minutes. This invention would allow for a new generation of super fast charging cellular phones. The batteries that we use currently are made out of lithium iron phosphate, allowing for them to store big amounts of energy, however the release of the energy is still difficult. The MIT scientists say that the problem lies in the ions ability to enter nano-scale tunnels in the material. Therefore they have come up with a lithium phosphate coating that will assist the ions towards reaching these tunnels. A prototype mobile phone
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Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset
Plantronics recently released its signature line up of designer headsets that target both genders, since the Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece collection was specially designed to cater for everyone with a discerning taste. The 925 is truly different looking compared to what you can find on the market these days, featuring a distinctive VFrame design with award-winning audio technology that tantalizes the senses whenever you look at it. Thankfully, it won't break the bank to look stylish with the Plantronics Discovery 925 as it will retail for $149.99 when available this month in Black Onyx. Those looking for the Plantronics Discovery 925 in Alchemy Gold and Cerise Pink will have to wait till next month. |
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The iriver NV Life: as stirring and confusing as life itself
Reincomm just announced the new iriver NV Life. New in that they've done away with the big, navigation pad of the original NV in favor of a more sleek, easily portable SatNav device with PMP functionality. Still, it's a near spec-for-spec clone to the bigger, bulkier NV. Available in either 2GB ₩328,000 (about $367) or 4GB ₩358,000 (about $400) 4GB capacities, the SiRF Star III GPS device dedicates an SD slot to maps and second to augment the onboard flash. Inside, the WinCE 5.0-based device packs an FM-transmitter, DMB TV (with GPS PiP support), and a wide selection of codecs synonymous with the iriver name. The only downside is the display: 800 x 480 pixels spread across 7-inches of glass. On par with the industry but pretty poor when compared to
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See tomorrow’s cellphones...
Korean mobile phone manufacturer Pantech recently organized a contest in which students from Korean Universities were asked to create design concepts for cellphones that can be made available by 2010. And in its conclusion, five dazzling mobile phone concept designs were released. Pictured here is the Cell Dot cellphone design, featuring a very minimalist overall look and feel, plus it’s seriously slim. Other designs include the Tower Lily, Wavy Stream, Waterfall Fish, and Simplice Section. With the way things are working right now, it’s a little hard to believe that phones just like this one will be available in just two short years. Well, although I’m certainly up for something like this, at this point in time I just don’t see where a device like this would be coming
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Asus M536 PDA Phone
Asus has taken CeBIT 2008 to be the platform to introduce its new GPS-enabled PDA phone known as the M536. This handset features a full QWERTY keyboard and will succeed the Asus M530W, bringing the following features to the table: A-GPS compatible SiRF III GPS receiver, 2.4? TFT LCD, TI Omap 2430 processor, Triband GSM, GPRS, EDGE, dual band 3G and HSDPA with 3.6Mbps, 256MB ROM
128MB RAM, 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, 3.2 megapixel digital camera, VGA camera (0.3MP) in front for video conference, Biometric reader, microSDHC memory card slot, Lithium-Ion of 1200 mAh Li-Ion battery, Windows Mobile 6.1Professional, Sounds as though it has everything including the kitchen sink. The Asus M536 will be available this July in the region of 550€.
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The Mooon +
A new concept phone, dubbed the “Mooon” (yes that is with three o’s and not just a typo) by Sunman Kwon. Overall the Mooon has a similar style as the PSP, but it seems to be a concept that you could actually see hitting the market in the future. The Mooon features a large touchscreen display, a digital camera, and the catch is the built-in detachable Bluetooth headset.
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Attach your phone to the wall
No one likes all these telephone wires that are everywhere. At the same time everyone is in the habit of pacing the floor with a telephone receiver in his/her hand. That's why a lot of different wireless phones where designed. Yet, the fact that they are wireless means that sometimes you have to recharge the receiver. A new concept that will help to solve this problem appeared. Both telephone receiver and charger have no wires. Moreover the charger is very compact. So, in order to charge it you just have to insert the charger into the wall outlet and attach the receiver, which has a big hole in the center. Thus, the charger that has a lot of light-emitting diodes on it serves as a receiver holder too. LEDs will help you to find it easily in the dark. Design of this
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Chute - natural smartphone
Everybody has already get accustomed to the fact that almost all modern devices are made of metal, plastic and glass. These materials are considered to be synonyms of the "high-tech" word because they help devices to look stylish and up-to-date. In spite of this some people think that such devices are too cold and stark, and as a consequence, want them to be warm and natural. Taking into consideration this fact Michael Laut decided to create a natural smartphone. His gadget named the Chute smartphone represents an outstanding attempt of combining natural materials and modern technologies. Thus, in addition to the fact that given concept is quite a powerful and functional one, like any other ordinary smartphone, its shell is made of bamboo, a high sustainable
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Crocs o-dial phone case
On 1 May 2008 Crocs Europe will introduce an exciting new line of mobile device cases. The Crocs o-dial phone case integrates the vibrant colour and fashion statements for which Crocs is known into a fun and functional electronics accessory. The Crocs™ o-dial will be available in Germany, UK, Austria, Finland, France, Italy, Greece and Spain, other European countries will follow. The phone cases are available in eight colours: black, silver, red, grape, fuchsia, celery, cotton candy and turquoise. Along with these great colours, the Crocs™ o-dial phone cases are Jibbitz charm ready - the perfect way to personalize a cell phone or music player, because that’s what the holes are for! |
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Greener Gadget
LINC is a typical touch screen smart phone with all the connectivity and features you come to expect. Its got a cell phone, a media player, a web browser, GPS, downloadable content, Bluetooth, wifi, the latest 3G network. But here’s the catch. LINC is leased to the user as a service, not a product. The user holds on to the device for about a year, and when the next generation of hardware comes along, the user receives a new LINC in the mail. The LINCs inform the user of their hardware upgrade, wirelessly transfer the digital account, and before being shipped back to the manufacturer, LINC informs the user of the next part of its journey.
LINC is designed for automated disassembly. A directed radiant heat beam targets its internal memory metal latch, releasing
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