I recently got back from a Trip to Hong Kong and Japan. Here’s how it went.
I thought it would be fun to bring some gadgets along with me to see how well they work.
Here’s some of the stuff I brought (stuff not pictured, Nintendo DS, noise canceling headphones and a few other things).
11 comments December 29, 2008
Tell your loved ones what you want for the Holidays with Sprint’s Not-So-Subtle Holiday website. Just fill in what you want, put in your name and e-mail, and their e-mail address. Press send and let Sprint’s choir pass on your gift wish.
To send your Not-So-Subtle Holiday Hint head over to the Sprint’s website http://holiday.sprint.com/special/choir/.
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1 comment December 19, 2008
The 10 Coolest iPhone Apps, according it TIME: The List Issue (December 22, 2008) are:
1. Pandora Radio
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2. AroundMe (free)
AroundMe quickly identifies your position and allows you to choose the nearest Bank, Bar, Gas Station, Hospital, Hotel, Movie Theater, Restaurant, Supermarket, Theater, and Taxi.
3. AP Mobile News Network
The Mobile News Network, powered by the Associated Press, helps you keep up-to-date with what’s happening anywhere, from your hometown to your favorite locale.
4. Ocarina ($0.99)
Sensitive to your breath, though and movements, Ocarina is more versatile than an actual flute. Without any musical training you will be playing your favorite songs from Jingle Bells to Beethoven in no time.
5. Wikipanion (free)
Accessing Wikipedia has never been faster and easier than with Wikipanion, designed for easy, search, navigation and display of Wikipedia entries.
6. Adrenaline Pool Lite (free)
This award winning pool is the only online multiplayer Internet Pool game on iPhone/iPod! You will always find hundreds of payers to play with you and chat.
7. Instapaper (free)
Great for long articles and blog posts that you find during the day and would like to read, but don’t have the time when you find them. Save them with Instapaper, then read them when you’re commuting, in a meeting, or waiting in line.
8. NetNewsWire (free)
NetNewsWire is an RSS reader for iPhone-you can read news from the millions of weblogs and sites that publish RSS feeds.
9. iTalk (free)
WAY more than a “voice recorder”…whether you just want to recall a conversation later, or are serious about capturing the sounds around you, Griffin iTalk is the app you need for your iPhone or 2G iPod touch (2G iPod touch require Apple Stereo headset or similar compatible headset).
10. Fake Calls ($0.99)
Simulate calls with this great application! Have you ever been in the situation where you need the perfect excuse to get out of the room or step out of an annoying conversation? Easy: Open FakeCalls and within seconds or minutes the application will simulate a fake call.
All of the above Applications are available for download (most for free) from the Apple App Store.
The Apple iPhone 3G made TIME’s Top 10 Gadgets List placing 3rd.
It doesn’t handle e-mail as well as the cheapest BlackBerry, and as a cellphone, it’s nothing special. But it launched the era of mobile computing. With thousands of applications to download, taking advantage of such innovations as onboard GPS and an array of sensors, including a motion-sensing accelerometer, the iPhone can do just about everything else.
Be sure to pick up your issue of TIME: The List Issue, arriving at newsstands shortly, and read all of the Top 10 lists.
*Application descriptions from iTunes App Store.
*iPhone description and Top Ten lists from TIME magazine.
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1 comment December 19, 2008
With the big day almost here Koodo has lowered the price on two devices to get you pick Koodo those final presents. The MOTOKRZR and Samsung u410 have dropped $25 to $150 and $50 respectively. Buying any LG phone will get you free LG Bluetooth headset, a $90 value. Check out the complete price list by following the link to the Koodo Mobile website.
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Add comment December 14, 2008
Two US inventors (Dr. Xuesong Zhou and Dr. Wallace M. Curry Jr.) have invented a new key fob that prevents you from using your mobile device while driving. In order to use the car key you must slide the key of the fob which sends a signal to you device (connected by Bluetooth of RFID) that you have entered “driving mode”. While in driving mode teens are unable to use the phone (call or text) where adults can make and receive call (if a hands free handset is used) but texting is disabled. If calls are blocked they caller is informed automatically that the person is driving and they will get back to you as soon as they are stopped. All phone functions can be used once the key has been removed from the ignition and slid back into the fob.
See the demo video below (it will make more sense).
Visit www.Key2SafeDriving.net for info.
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4 comments December 13, 2008
Rogers Wireless “Canada’s Most Reliable Network” just got “faster and bigger“. (isn’t that “er” thing Bell’s”?) Rogers has been busy upgrading its national network to 3.5G technology and now 25 major markets have access to the added speed. By the end of December 2008 75% of the population will have access to Rogers’ 3.5G network-the first of its kind in North America. The 7.2 HSPA network brings download speeds up to 7.2 Mbps to yours Rogers device. Rogers is the first provider in North America to offer a 3.5G network.
EDIT: Only four Rogers devices can currently take advantage of the new 3.5G network. The HTC Diamond, LG VuT915,Novatel MC950D (rocket stick), and the Noveatel X950 (network card). The Apple iPhone and the BlackBerry Bold are unable to use the 3.5G and will remain operating on the existing 3G network. Do i smell an new iPhone coming?
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5 comments December 13, 2008
Say hello to the Motorola V750 now available on Telus Mobility. The rugged phone meets U.S. Military specifications 810F-impervious to dust and solar radiation, shock and vibration resistant. A 2.0 MP camera and bluetooth are really the only features of the V750 which will set you back $199.99 on a three year term-complete pricing below.
3 year term: $199.99
2 year term: $299.99
1 year term: $349.99
no contract: $399.99
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Add comment December 12, 2008
If you live in Calgary and use the Bell Mobility Network you may want to check your bills for long distance charges. A new tower located on 7th and 7th SW ( 7 Street and 7 Avenue, S.W.) was incorrectly labeled as being in Edmonton-not its actual location in Calgary. As a result calls connect to the tower may have been charged at the long distance rate-not the local rate. Bell will not be notifying you if you were affected so be sure to check for bills for usage in October and November.
“There was an issue with a new cell tower in Calgary that was incorrectly coded as being within Edmonton. As a result, a small number of customers - who were placing calls around that specific cell site - were charged for the calls as though they were being placed in Edmonton”
Julie Smithers, Public Relations Representative for Bell Mobility.
If you find a discrepency in your billing call into Bell Mobility at (your area code)-310-BELL (2355) or *611 (from your Bell Mobility phone).
Source: CTV Calgary
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4 comments December 10, 2008
Not wanting to be beat by its rival Telus-Bell followed suit and also launched the BlackBerry Storm today. A press release from Bell Mobility published by CNW confirms the news and the $249.95 (3 year term with $45 voice and data combination) 2 & 1 year as well as no contract pricing was published-but we can assume it will be close the Telus’.
“Smartphones just got better at Bell as earlier today we sold our first BlackBerry Storm. Bell is offering an unbeatable 3G BlackBerry line up with the addition of the BlackBerry Storm. The BlackBerry Storm delivers a robust combination of multimedia capabilities, improved business tools and international roaming capability - all supported on the proven and trusted BlackBerry platform, and all available with a few simple taps of the screen”
Wade Oosterman, President of Bell Mobility and Chief Brand Officer for Bell.
Currently the Storm is only available at select Bell location in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a full launch expected for tomorrow (Dec. 11).
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2 comments December 10, 2008
Well Telus finally got around to offical release the BlackBerry Storm and it is already out of stock and on backorder. You can still order the touch screen BlackBerry but clicking on the “Buy Now” button reveals the bad news.
As you can see from the image above pricing for a 3 year contract (new activations with $40 voice and data combination) is $249.99, 2 year contract is $449.99, 1 year contract is $549.99, or you can buy it outright for a wopping $599.99 (why not just make it an even $600?).
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1 comment December 10, 2008
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