HotHardware.com has posted their take on Lenovo’s new ultraportable baby, the X200. Here is a quote: "It is obvious from its feature list that the X200 isn’t quite as advanced, in terms of its mechanical design, as the X300.  Despite being of similar weight and size as the X300, the X200 doesn’t have an internal optical drive, nor is it as thin and it doesn’t even have a touchpad.  It also sports a 12.1” screen like the X61, rather than the 13.3” LCD that t...

Geek.com has posted up info on Nokia’s new U.S. 3G optimized N79, N85 and N96 handsets. here is a quote: Today Nokia announced that it will be shipping three 3G optimized Nseries phones to the United States in the fourth quarter of 2008. The phones are: N79: featuring a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games, FM transmitter, Xpress-On smart covers N85: featuring a 2.6” OLED screen, N-Gage gaming (with at least 10 games pre-loaded), music with inte...

The S740 is designed for flexible and efficient messaging with its 12-key keypad (ideal for super fast one hand messaging) and full QWERTY keyboard (perfect for those who prefer a two handed messaging experience) both input capabilities ensure efficient and accurate typing, as well as support for POP3, IMAP and Exchange push email.  Instant messaging (IM) and SMS can also be accessed through the familiar 12-key interface on the front of the phone. The S740 follows the sleek design of HTC̵...

A premium portable navigation device for those looking for both style and substance, the NAVIGON 7200T offers cool features such as Reality View Pro, Lane Assistant Pro and Free Real-Time Traffic Updates for Life. It features a host of next generation features such as Voice Destination Entry, allowing drivers to specify their destination by simply speaking the address, and Landmark View 3D, which brings a new dimension to the map with hundreds of richly-textured 3D landmarks across the U.S. and ...

HAI (Home Automation, Inc.), has announced it is now shipping a new software product called WL3 for Windows Home Server (HAI Part Number 1112). WL3 is an Add-in for a Windows Home Server that allows you to monitor and control your HAI Home Control System from any device with a web browser, such as a computer, PDA, Smartphone, BlackBerry, iPhone 2.0, iPod Touch, etc. WL3 allows you to change your home’s temperatures, adjust the lights or security settings, or view any supported camera se...

Palm today introduced Treo Pro, with its streamlined design and Palm shortcuts layered on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, Treo Pro is brings email, Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities for all. Treo Pro, which will be available from Vodafone and O2 in Europe and from Telstra in Australia, also will be available in an unlocked version in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. The Treo Pro smartphone, based on the Windows Mobile 6.1 platform with: * One-touch Wi-Fi button—Easy, fast Wi-Fi co...

Matthew Miller over at ZDN posts his thoughts on the whole 3rd party app failure to launch debacle. Quote: "I actually still see the issue on my original iPhone, upgraded to the version 2.0.1 firmware and the reinstall method seems to work for me most of the time. I returned my iPhone 3G last week because I found it to be less stable than my other S60 and Windows Mobile devices who can handle 3rd party applications much better since they are now mature platforms. It seems that the iPhone up...

Techware Labs has posted up their side by side comparison of the iPhone and iPhone 3G. Quote: "So your probably sitting back in your chair wondering “Why would you buy the new iPhone if you already have the old one?” Don’t worry, I’ve asked myself the same question. The lower price of $199 makes the iPhone extremely appealing to impulse buyers, however the additional $10 a month for the 3G iPhone plan cancels out the reduced price. Additionally the price of $199 is o...

The lads over at TheTechLounge have put up their thought on the HTC P3450 Touch Smartphone. The HTC Touch seemed to bring in a possitive feel for its excellent call quality, attractive looks, accessories galore in the box, and that TouchFLO is just darned fun to use. Not all was perfect however the unit was hampered by its small screen, lack of keyboard, wird SD card positioning, and hefty price tag. Quote: Timing is everything. The HTC Touch was introduced on June 5th of last year, 24 days be...

In less than a decade, mobile devices have undergone a radical transformation. Originally designed just as telephones, mobile devices are now morphing into highly personalized, multi-purpose computers that may soon be more central to our lives than the desktop PC. What is driving this rapid evolution? Clearly, recent advances in mobile technology are part of the answer. Today’s mobile devices have more computing power, more bandwidth, more storage capacity and many more services availabl...

slashdot has posted a burb about the possbile cause of 3G issues on the new iPhone. Quote: "Richard Windsor of Nomura published a research note… Tuesday singling out the iPhone 3G’s chipset, made by Infineon, as the probable culprit for the reception problems we reported on Monday. The dropped calls, service interruptions, and abrupt network switches experienced by iPhone 3G users reminded Windsor of similar complaints five years ago, when 3G phones were first launched in Europe. ...

It looks like pocketables.com has just outed their review of the smallest-screened Centrino Atom device running Windows Vista in the world. Yep, the Willcom D4 (Sharp WS016SH). The 40GB slide-and-tilt UMPC may need a good importer as it is Asia bound but is the 1-pound UMPC worth the premium import price (about $1500 new, $1200 used)? OS: Windows Vista Home Premium CPU: 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 Chipset: Intel US15W, GMA500 RAM: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (soldered onto motherboard) Storage: 40GB HD...

No much in the way of details but according the info you add a dash of salt in the water is all that’s needed for the clock to harvest energy and operate. From the website: This new clock has a set of metal electrodes inside that extracts energy from the compound particles that reside in water. It uses water (and a dash of salt) and turns it into energy to power the clock. Sooo it’s like a chubby AA battery then. Not bad for $16 I guess. http://www.bedolwhatsnext.com/clocks...

OK...wow. Slashdot always has something I like, once I sift through the venomous MS hating Tux worshiping articles...lol (just kiddin slashdot kids...sorta.) From the project page: To understand the Warcart requires one understand a bit of history first. Wardriving, that is, driving with a laptop computer and tracking WiFi access points, first became popular around 2001. Within a short time span, people invented warwalking, and millions flocked to walk the streets with a laptop and WiFi ca...

LiMo Foundation unveiled another wave of handsets using the LiMo Platform. The seven new devices from Motorola, NEC and Panasonic Mobile Communications were launched. The commercially shipping LiMo handsets being announced today are: * MOTOZINE ZN5 from Motorola; * FOMA N906i, FOMA N906i, FOMA N906iL and FOMA N706i from NEC and * FOMA P906i and FOMA P706i from Panasonic Mobile Communications. Several of the latest LiMo handsets include advanced enabling features that herald the forthcomin...

Vuzix Corporation just released the VR920 Version 2.2 Software, expanding the number of VR920 virtual reality supported titles to 62. The v2.2 software provides 3D compatibility for 11 new titles include: * Halo: Combat Evolved * Lord of the Rings Online * Far Cry * Falcon 4.0 * Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas * EverQuest II * Final Fantasy XI * PlanetSide * Spore: Creature Creator * Quake Wards * X-Plane 9.0 Additionally, v2.2 software upgrade includes Vuzix 3D Stereoscopy and/or h...

EngadgetMobile informs us that Skype has laid down the bits for 2.2.0.45 or in other words support for Windows Mobile 6.1 Premium (Pocket PC) and Standard (Smartphone). You need a minimum 12MB of free storage memory on your device to install Skype or 6MB free if you are installing from a memory card. In order to use Skype for Windows Mobile, your device must have a high speed wireless Internet connection over WiFi or 3G. Take carefull note that data usage costs apply for using Skype over 3G m...

Our friend Matt Miller over at ZDNet postulates some sort of a Nokia and Zune mashup. Here is a quote: There have been rumors floating around of a Zune phone and I personally am not that excited about such a device and wonder if many people really are. The latest rumors about the Zune and phones though does seem to make a bit of sense. Zunescene reported that Nokia iw working with the Zune team on integration of Zune Marketplace content. Nokia has a music store, but it is not available in the...

ASUS announced the availability of two new finishes - lustrous pink and pearlescent white - for its popular Mini Stylish PDA phone, the ASUS P320. ...for India. Despite the ‘softer’ colors, the pink and white iterations of the ASUS P320 still feature an impressive array of powerful features. Operating on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, GPS navigation, EDGE/GPRS and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Specifications Networks : EDGE/GPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 ...

This has been popping up around the nets today. Nokia maker of my precious N810 that I am currently in a love hate relationship with has as Cheuvreux analyst David Hallden put it; “I think they’re doing a ‘Crazy Ivan’.” This of course referring to naval maneuvers when a submarine makes a sudden sharp turn; remembered notably in ‘The Hunt for Red October.’ With the mounting pressure from global economic woes and a diluted market share (thanks Apple and...