<![CDATA[[MobileRatty] tag: auto]]> http://mobileratty.com/tag/auto Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:40:15 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[AAA Mobile Upgraded with New Features]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/8626accbfb8e48fa2a9d28f3d784dde7 http://mobileratty.com/article/8626accbfb8e48fa2a9d28f3d784dde7 AAA has announced the latest version of its wireless navigation program, AAA Mobile, with several new features including fuel prices, live traffic alerts and weather forecasts.

Find the best fuel prices: With fuel prices a worry for many motorists, AAA Mobile users can quickly find the best prices by receiving a list of gas stations with prices nearest to their current location or in a specified zip code or city. Once they find a station, AAA Mobile will provide audible turn-by-turn directions on how to get there.

Find out what’s ahead: Whether driving in out-of-town traffic or on the daily commute, AAA Mobile’s new real-time traffic feature helps motorists find out what’s ahead and alternatives on how to get there. AAA Mobile alerts motorists to traffic congestion, accidents and other new developments on their route and provides detour options to compare against their current estimated time of arrival.
AAA Mobile Screen Shot
AAA Mobile also allows users to take a look ahead at the weather by providing current conditions and seven-day forecasts for their current location or any city around the world.

Find things to do: Want to see the latest blockbuster movie? AAA Mobile can help find which movie theaters nearby are playing the movie, provide start times, navigate users there and list nearby restaurants to consider for dinner.

Using the mobile activity planning feature, AAA Mobile users can search for show times, critics’ ratings and other details for movies, concerts, plays, sporting events and other social events near their GPS location. Users can navigate to theaters or event venues and search for local parking, restaurants, ATMs or other points of interests near the location.

Help friends find you: AAA Mobile users can let friends know where they are with a push of a button by sending their GPS location to another wireless phone. When sending to other AAA Mobile users, friends receive the address and can navigate to you. With non-users, your location’s address is delivered via text message.

Continue to find AAA travel expertise in your phone: In addition to offering turn-by-turn audible directions with on-screen maps, AAA Mobile continues to provide users with AAA’s travel expertise in their wireless phone with AAA TourBook® travel guide information, including complete listings of AAA Diamond Rated restaurants and lodgings and points of interests. AAA Mobile also offers listings for ATMs, more than 100,000 Show Your Card & Save® merchants, AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities, AAA branch offices and other types of businesses.

For those users who are AAA members, they can send their GPS location directly to AAA and be connected to roadside assistance operators.

Current users can upgrade to the latest version of AAA Mobile at no additional charge. They will receive a prompt on their phone when the new version is available to download.

AAA Mobile, powered by Networks In Motion, will launch on several wireless carriers and be available on a variety of GPS-enabled phones during the next two weeks. For a complete listing of providers, pricing and compatible phones, visit AAA.com/AAAMobile.

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com. ]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:46:46 +0000 aaa aaa mobile aaa mobile continues aaa mobiles aaa diamond aaa clubs visit aaa aaa mobile users current conditions AAA Mobile Upgraded with New Features <![CDATA[Fring adds support for Nokia N96 and N78]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/a30ee98476fd624aa6f2dfefa8a4bd87 http://mobileratty.com/article/a30ee98476fd624aa6f2dfefa8a4bd87 Fring adds support for Nokia N96 and N78Fring keeps adding new phones to the list of supported devices. Lately we caught them adding support for the Nokia N78 and N96.

Existing users of the two devices (even though there are not that many Nokia N96 owners at present) will be able to extend the usefulness of their smartphones with one of the most popular Symbian VoIP clients. In addition, fring users can chat with their buddies on multiple IM networks or run some of the third-party fring Add-ons…

To download fring, hop over to their website and take it from there.

[Via: fring blog]

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]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:28:14 +0000 n96 n78 support nokia n96 owners nokia n78 devices based devices windows mobile nokia xpressmusic Fring adds support for Nokia N96 and N78 <![CDATA[Bushnell BackTrack GPS Navigation System]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/2ea6a993b44f38b313b005be24275466 http://mobileratty.com/article/2ea6a993b44f38b313b005be24275466

Sick of losing your car in the parking lot?  Or how ’bout where you left that pot of gold in the Caribbean?  Using GPS and digital compass technology, the Bushnell BackTrack GPS Navigation System marks any location with the touch of a button, and guides you back to the exact same spot every time. An easy-to-follow arrow points the way to your pre-set location.  The treasure map where “X” marks the spot just became extinct.

  • Perfect for mall or stadium parking lots
  • Conveniently fits in your purse or pocket, making it ideal for everyday use
  • Stores up to three locations at once
  • Operates on two AAA batteries (not included)

$59 - Bushnell 36-0050 BackTrack GPS Navigation System

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]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:27:16 +0000 gps polaroid portable gps pre-set location location digital compass technology treasure map dvd player conveniently fits aaa batteries Bushnell BackTrack GPS Navigation System <![CDATA[Caravan Pod is a Portable Mini-RV!]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/ca2f97eace86f8a26a7f33141abd1a52 http://mobileratty.com/article/ca2f97eace86f8a26a7f33141abd1a52

Caravan Pod is a portable mini-RV that looks like peas to be attached to the rear of your vehicle.  With 12 volts of DC powering the pods, you have basic amenities available to you.

It seems a little dangerous for anyone to actually be inside while the pod is being towed but does provide enough “modern” comfort for those short week-long trips to Burning Man.

Overall, I think these will become more popular if they could make it affordable for your everyday working man/woman.

These Caravan Pods are collapsible and can fit into standard car parking spaces. They are designed to be cool city-getaway for young professionals, while being light enough to be towed by small cars. The Pods are divided into two compartments, The Comfort Pod which provides seating and sleeping space for two adults, with a 12 volt power supply and audio system and the Service Pod offers a water system, power supply and storage space for personal items.

via dm, newlaunches

Brought to you by: Zedomax.com

Caravan Pod is a Portable Mini-RV!

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]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:09:31 +0000 pod caravan pod service pod offers caravan portable mini-rv portable pods caravan pods cool city Caravan Pod is a Portable Mini-RV! <![CDATA[HTC Touch Pro review: Heavyweight pro]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/2693ecc4500b030e8581f015029391b6 http://mobileratty.com/article/2693ecc4500b030e8581f015029391b6 review of the HTC Touch Pro. Here are the key features, main disadvantages and final conclusion.



Key features:
•2.8" 65K-color touchscreen VGA display
•Five row full QWERTY slide-out keyboard of brilliant ergonomics
•TouchFLO 3D Home screen and gesture controls
•Wi-Fi
•Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 Mhz CPU and 288 MB DDR SDRAM
•Dedicated graphics chip (64MB RAM reserved for graphics)
•HSDPA 7.2Mbps
•Built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS
•microSD memory expansion
•Stereo FM radio with RDS
•3.15 MP auto focus camera
•Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support
•Active magnetic stylus
•Touch-sensitive scroll wheel
•Standard miniUSB port and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
•TV out
•Teeter game aboard
•Cool YouTube client
•Excellent video playback performance
•MS Office Mobile document editor
•Opera 9.5 web browser

Main disadvantages:
•Rather bulky and heavy
•Fingerprint-prone front panel
•Average sunlight legibility
•No standard 3.5mm audio jack
•Back panel design hurts usability
•Limited scroll wheel usage
•No adequate storage memory out of the box

At the end of this review, we're back where we left off. The Touch Pro and the Diamond just go together. In the face of Touch Pro, the Diamond has lost some of its one-of-a-kind design-driven edge and gained elsewhere (beside the waistline). It's not the most obvious QWERTY add-on only: the TV-out port, better battery and microSD card slot sound just as sweet. It's not as simple as "we liked the Diamond, so we like the Touch Pro even better". It just so seems the Touch Pro comes closer to the definitive PocketPC concept.

Anyway, it's time to draw the line and, from what our experience shows, the Touch Pro quite deserves every penny you spend on it. The price tag is hefty but it's worth noting that HTC Touch Pro costs less than the TyTN II used to upon release. There is no better device on the market in this class (yet) and if this is the kind of phone you are after - just go for it.

The good news for all the rest is that there's choice. The HTC Touch Diamond and the Samsung Omnia make pretty good keyboard-less alternatives.

Needless to say, the Touch Pro is still to receive its trial by fire. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 will also have its say on the market success of the Pro. Now, that's good news for all of us: an exciting clash awaits.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:33:00 +0000 touch pro htc touch pro pro htc touch diamond diamond key features main disadvantages standard miniusb port standard HTC Touch Pro review: Heavyweight pro <![CDATA[LG Announces the LG-KC910 - 8 Megapixel Multimedia Touchscreen Phone]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/6efac9c62124c85f8ce8f1716b78c634 http://mobileratty.com/article/6efac9c62124c85f8ce8f1716b78c634

LG Electronics announced that it would launch the LG-KC910, the only 8 megapixel multimedia phone with a full touchscreen interface.

The LG-KC910 boasts top-of-the-range camera capabilities and the latest multimedia features, all combined with a 3.0 inch full touchscreen.

The LG-KC910 is the perfect successor to the multi-million selling camera phone, LG Viewty. Like its predecessor, which debuted as the slimmest 5 megapixel phone, the LG-KC910 will be the slimmest 8 megapixel handset on the market at just 13.95 mm when released.

This phone combines the latest multimedia features and an intuitive user interface evolved far beyond what Viewty offered.

With this phone LG has created a multi-sensorial experience like no other, providing enhanced viewing enjoyment, superior sound and better use of touch.

The LG-KC910 leads the industry with its 8 megapixel camera, which is being developed to include Schneider-Kreuznach certified optics, a xenon flash and ISO sensitivity up to 1600. Further strengthening the phone’s camera features are image stabilization, auto-focus, manual focus, Face Tracking, Smile Shot and blink detection. An embedded GPS receiver gives the LG-KC910 the ability to geo-tag photos for later plotting on an interactive map. A variety of creative shot modes, so far only found on standalone digital cameras, will be included.

The handset’s perfect repertoire of high-end multimedia features provides the ultimate multi- sensorial experience. The LG-KC910 is the first handset for the global market to include Dolby Mobile, an integrated suite of audio processing technologies which brings depth and richness as well as clean, powerful bass to the music listening experience.
Video features are just as advanced as audio features. The LG-KC910 can record video from 5fps up to 120fps, which allows it to record in both fast and slow motion. The phone also plays DivX and Xvid movies straight out of the box, without the need for additional encoding.

A 3.0-inch WQVGA full touch LCD screen is the ideal canvas for experiencing and interacting with the LG-KC910’s multimedia features. A customizable interface, with numerous widgets and shortcuts, makes the phone’s myriad features even easier to use.

Rounding out the phone’s comprehensive feature set, are A-GPS enabled navigation, compatibility with the latest 3G HSDPA networks for connections up to 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi for even faster internet access. The phone also includes a Jogging Buddy program that uses GPS technology to help track workouts, a feature sure to please exercise enthusiasts.
The KC910 will be available for purchase beginning in October. LG will release additional technical specifications and information on the LG-KC910, including details on its comprehensive capabilities and pet name.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:57:54 +0000 kc910 lg-kc910 leads lg-kc910 phone lg-kc910 boasts megapixel phone multimedia features camera phone high-end multimedia features LG Announces the LG-KC910 - 8 Megapixel Multimedia Touchscreen Phone <![CDATA[Black & Decker 12 Volt Thermo-Electric Cooler/Freezer/Warmer]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/b947595581f3486c8fa953a46503cef3 http://mobileratty.com/article/b947595581f3486c8fa953a46503cef3
Good for all seasons this 12 Volt cooler/freezer and warmer is a must have!
The Black & Decker 12 Volt DC Travel Cooler, Freezer, and Warmer is a necessity whether you’re packing for a road trip, a day at the beach, or a week at the cabin. Using an advanced Thermo-Electric System that keeps food cold or hot, this cooler can cool down to approximately 40 degrees F and heats up to approximately 120 degrees F. This travel cooler can hold up to 12 12oz cans or 2.3 Gallons of your favorite food and beverage items and comes with dual can or cup holders.

Features

  • Separate freezer compartment with ice tray
  • Plugs directly into vehicle’s 12 volt DC oultet or any 12 volt power supply
  • Zippered side storage and accessory pouch
  • 12 volt DC power adapter included
  • Dual can/cup hoder

Black & Decker 12 Volt Thermo-Electric Cooler/Freezer/Warmer

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]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:29:38 +0000 volt volt thermo-electric volt power supply decker cooler black volt coolerfreezer mantis 120-volt electric freezer Black & Decker 12 Volt Thermo-Electric Cooler/Freezer/Warmer <![CDATA[TASCAM CC-222SLmkII CD & Cassette recorder adds CD Pitch Control ]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/72b9b8d3e1f3c6aa8a52de632713ef5b http://mobileratty.com/article/72b9b8d3e1f3c6aa8a52de632713ef5b tasscam_deck.jpg Tascam announced an update to its best-selling combination CD & Cassette recorder, the CC-222SLmkII. The new model now supports a more robust slot loading CD transport with adjustable pitch control. The Tascam CC-222SLmkII includes a RIAA phono input which allows direct recording from a turntable; a feature which sets the CC-222SLmkII above all the rest. The CD recorder includes popular features such as Auto Track Increment, MP3 playback, Power on Play, Fade In and Out, Manual Track Increment, and a variety of playback modes. Support for dual media has made the CC-222 series a mainstay in houses of worship, schools, theaters and other installations.

The new Tascam CC-222SLmkII adds even more to this reliable recorder, now in its fifth generation. No one has a wider selection of combination cassette/CD components than Tascam.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:59:43 +0000 tascam cc-222slmkii tascam cc-222slmkii includes tascam cc-222slmkii cassette recorder riaa phono input adjustable pitch control manual track increment combination cassettecd components TASCAM CC-222SLmkII CD & Cassette recorder adds CD Pitch Control <![CDATA[Glofiish X610 and V900 by E-TEN]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/59d3ac9bdd42d314350bcf4dc9d85501 http://mobileratty.com/article/59d3ac9bdd42d314350bcf4dc9d85501 Announced back in February, the Glofiish X610 and V900 are finally nearing release (or so E-TEN claim).

V900_TVMode_left_screen  X610_Front_screen

V900 & X610

Whilst we know that the X610's specs aren't screaming out "I'm fantastic", it's a pretty good looking device with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. The more "I'm Fantastic" of these two is the V900, a device that can handle DVB-H, DVB-T, T-DMB, and DAB broadcasts on a VGA display that certainly doesn't hurt its case.

So far, the launches on these two are noted simply as "soon," so best keep your eyes open for further release details (or subscribe to our blog via RSS)

We have been promised a trial of these units soon so again watch out for our usual un boxing video's and detailed reviews.

In the meantime lets have a look at the specs that come with these handsets.

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Glowfiish V900

First of we will look at the V900:

  • Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional (Crossbow)
  • Samsung S3C 6400 533 MHz Processor
  • 256 MB Flash ROM, 128 MB SDRAM
  • 2.8", 640 x 480 (VGA), 65,536 colors, TFT-LCD
  • 106 (L) x 60.5 (W) x 17(18.15) (H) mm
  • 147g
  • HSDPA / UMTS ( 2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz )
  • Quad-Band GSM?850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
  • GPRS class 10 / EDGE class 10
  • Bluetooth® v2.0 class 2 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate),
  • WiFi IEEE802.11b/g Certificated
  • Digital TV
  • DVB-T / T-DMB
  • GPS
  • Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported*,
  • FM 76 ~ 108MHz, support Channel Search
  • FM Transmitter
  • 87.5 ~ 108MHz
  • Built-in 3.0 mega pixels Auto-Focus CMOS camera, up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
  • 0.3 mega pixels Fixed-Focus CMOS camera for conference call usage
  • MicroSD card slot
  • Built-in microphone and speaker, external stereo headset jack, hands-free mode supported
  • USB Sync, Composite TV out support
  • Touch screen for stylus or fingertip, navigation button, power button, send/end button, record button, volume control, left soft-key, right soft-key
  • Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1,530 mAh capacity
  • Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional, Microsoft® Office Outlook® Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox), Picture, Notes, Microsoft® Office Word Mobile, Microsoft® Office Excel® Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, ActiveSync, Calculator, Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker), Voice Recorder, Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® Mobile, MSN® Messenger, Microsoft® Transcriber*, Windows Media® Player 10, Direct Push Technology, Microsoft Reader* (* subject to change by region)

E-TEN Exclusive Applications

  • Phone Tools: Phone Application*, Phone Setting, SIM Toolkit, Speed Dial, Call Filter, Wireless Modem, Wireless Manager, Dialer Skin, Add Ringtone, CSD Type, Voice Commander*, Connection Wizard, SMS Sender, SIM Manager, Video Telephony (*subject to change by region)
  • Multimedia Tools: Image Wizard, Image Maker, Multimedia Manager, Camera, Camcorder, FM Tuner* (*subject to change by region)
  • MMS Composer* (*subject to change by region)
  • Utilities: Quick Link, Battery Meter, Zoom SMS, Bluetooth Manager, M-Desk, Scenario, Backup Utility, Namecard Manager
  • GPS Tools: Location SMS

Packing List

  • Glofiish V900, stylus
  • USB sync cable
  • AC adapter
  • headset
  • leather case
  • getting started CD
  • quick start guide
  • standard battery
  • TV-out cable

Accessories (Optional)

  • USB Sync Cable
  • AC adapter
  • car-charger
  • car-mount
  • battery pack
  • Bluetooth® Headset
  • leather case
  • headset
  • TV-out cable

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Glowfiish X610

So now lets look across to the X610:

  • Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
  • Samsung SC3 2442 400 MHz Processor
  • 128 MB Flash ROM, 64 MB SDRAM
  • 2.8", 320 x 240 (QVGA), 65,536 colors, TFT-LCD
  • 107 x 58 x 14.7 mm
  • 134g (with battery)
  • GSM/EDGE Quad-band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • GPRS/EGPRS Class B, Multi-slot Class 10
  • Bluetooth® v2.0 class 2 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • WiFi IEEE802.11b/g Certificated
  • GPS
  • Embedded SiRF Star III chipset, TMC function supported*, (*subject to change by regions)
  • Built-in 2.0 mega pixels, Fixed Focus CMOS, up to 1600 x 1200 resolution
  • MicroSD card slot
  • Built-in microphone and speaker, external stereo headset jack, hands-free mode supported
  • Mini USB Sync, headset jack
  • Touch screen for stylus or fingertip, navigation button, power button, 2 quick application buttons, send/end button, record button, volume control
  • Lithium Polymer rechargeable with 1,530 mAh capacity
  • Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional, Microsoft® Office Outlook® Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox), Picture, Notes, Microsoft® Office Word Mobile, Microsoft® Office Excel® Mobile, Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® Mobile, Microsoft® Office OneNote® Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, ActiveSync, Calculator, Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker), Voice Recorder, MSN® Messenger, Windows Live TM, Microsoft® Transcriber*, Windows Media® Player 10, Direct Push Technology, Getting Started, Microsoft Reader* (* subject to change by regions)

Glofiish Exclusive Applications

  • Phone Tools: Phone Application*, Phone Setting, SIM Toolkit, Speed Dial, Wireless Modem, Wireless Manager, Dialer Skin, CSD Type, Voice Commander*, Connection Wizard, SMS Sender, SIM Manager (*subject to change by regions)
  • Multimedia Tools: Album, Camera, Camcorder, FM Tuner, MMS Composer
  • Utilities: Spb Mobile Shell, Quick Link, Battery Meter, Zoom SMS, Scenario, Backup Utility, Quick Bar, Task Manager, Memory Optimization, Backup Utility, Default Setting, Application Recovery, System Information
  • GPS Tools: Satellite Data Update (Not supported in USA), Location SMS, GPS Viewer
  • Free Download Programs: Image Wizard, Image Maker, Birthday Reminder

(The programs are posted on the website: http://www.glofiish.com for downloading)

Packing List

  • glofiish X610
  • stylus
  • USB sync cable
  • AC adaptor
  • headset
  • leather case
  • getting started CD
  • quick start guide
  • standard battery

Accessories (Optional)

  • USB sync cable
  • AC adaptor
  • car-charger
  • battery pack
  • leather case
  • headset

I'll let you make your own mind up as to which device is best of these two but for me I'm gonna go with the "I Don't look too great but I am fantastic" one.

Posted by: John

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:08:45 +0000 v900 x610 glofiish glofiish x610 usb sync usb sync cable glowfiish v900 battery exclusive applications Glofiish X610 and V900 by E-TEN <![CDATA[GPSMap 5012]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/697e6da25709a38d8f3e8a2720f8a2f8 http://mobileratty.com/article/697e6da25709a38d8f3e8a2720f8a2f8
Continuing over coverage of marine navigation systems we also want to talk about Garmin GPSMap 5012. This is one of the high end marine navigators from Garmin with a suggested retail price of $3885. However Amazon have a few of them in stock for $2970.

The GPSMAP 5012 is touch screen based interface with satellite enhanced worldwide base map. The wide 12.1” screen helps for easy navigation by pointing finger on the screen. GPSMAP 5012 comes with preloaded Maps of all over world along with high-resolution satellite images. The product is adaptable to new additions and details in to the Maps with integrated SD memory card reader. The 3D show is user friendly and has a auto guidance technology which avoids road blocks or depth waters. It is connected to Garmin Marine Network.

Features of Garming GPSMap 5012:

Graphics and Video
It has worldwide base map with high quality satellite images compared to more traditional maps in other products available in the market. We can add maps easily with card slot without connecting to a computer. It has high quality video resolution and big XGA screen graphics. It has video connectivity option with live in the boat.

BlueChart g2 Vision
The optional BlueChart g2 vision card feature is useful for the graph plotter.

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