[MobileRatty] tag: jump

Review: The Altus Lumen Tri-L Light. Lighting Your Path And Saving The Environment

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:09:52 +0000

Check out this tiny, portable gadget I got not too long ago. It is a very nice flip-style gadget.

It is about the same size as the Sprint Mogul, though maybe a bit boxier. It is not a phone, though. Or a PDA. When we unfold it, we find…a flashlight??

Oh, trust me. You are going to want to click through the jump for the rest of this one.

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Fender Harley Davidson Edition Stratocaster

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:16:52 +0000

To commemorate the 105th birthday of one of the iconic motorcycle manufacturer, Fender has gone out and built a guitar, but not just any guitar as you can see from the pictures. Apart from the nickel, chrome and lots and lots of black, there are some really nice touches that meld the strat to the bike much more than a mere logo could ever do. The socket head Allen screws are of the same type that Harley Davidson uses and of course the color scheme are the primary examples, but it is also the choice of materials.

More pictures after the jump.

If you like bikes and play guitars, then this is something special, but you are probably going to need to be Slash to afford one of these. There are only three being made and the bidding starts from $7,500.

[CMarket via Bornrich]

Free File Extension Association & Viewing Utility for Windows Mobile File Explorer

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:32:46 +0000

File Explorer Extension is a freeware application that enhances the context menu options and allows you to perform file extensions and attributes related operations in the standard File Explorer of Windows Mobile.

Key features of File Explorer Extension utility for Windows Mobile include:

# Resizable header for easily sorting by file name, date of last modification or size
# Tree view of folders to jump easily from one location to another in one step
# View the extension of a file
# Icon view that enables the display of files as icons similar to your desktop computer
# Real time image preview
# “Open with Program” allows you select an application to open the specific file you select
# File property context menu for easy renaming and attribute changing
# Open all executables with Parameters in case you need a special parameter when launching an application
# Sending shortcut to Programs for instant shortcut creation of executables placed directly in Programs folder in Start Menu.

Click here to download File Explorer Extension for Windows Mobile devices.

RadioShack offers Sprints Samsung Instinct for $99!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:07:23 +0000

This Labor Day weekend, RadioShack is offering Sprint’s Samsung Instinct for $99.99. The offer will last for 4 days (it has started today) and also requires customers to sign-up for Sprint’s Simply Everything Plan.

And that’s about it. We’ve already covered the Instinct in the past and I won’t waste your time here by repeating the specs once again. If you ever considered getting yourself the all-touchscreen device, now may be the time to jump on board. Simply visit any of the RadioShack’s 4,400 convenient neighborhood stores and take it from there.

Full release is available on PRNewswire.

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Sonys new quartet of personal navigation devices

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:45:01 +0000

Who’d know that Sony would actually delve into the world of GPS navigation as well? I thought that the consumer electronics giant were pretty happy with their line up of flat TVs, high definition gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, but a Personal Navigation Device (PND)? Word has it that Sony recently announced four new PNDs under the model numbers NV-U94T, NV-U84, NV-U74T and NV-U44. In addition to helping you get around, these PNDs will include more brand icons, search functionality as well as photo viewing features so that you won’t get too bored while locating where’s the next rest room while you’re on the freeway.

What do you expect from these? I suppose you can always purchase a GPS add-on if you already own a PSP, but if you don’t find gaming to be your primary pursuit, then any of these four PNDs sound like pretty solid purchases. First of all we have the flagship NV-U94T that comes with new features such as a photo viewer, audio and video playback, and stereo Bluetooth technology that makes it a snap to stream audio wirelessly while carrying out hands-free conversations with a compatible cell phone. The Memory Stick slot is there, ready to receive photos always.

The GPS satellites broadcast signals can easily be distorted by tall buildings, very dense foliage, or blocked altogether when underground. When this happens, GPS devices can easily give a false location. Sony developed POSITION plus to address the issue. POSITION plus is a unique, hardware-based solution that consists of an acceleration sensor, a pressure sensor and a gyro sensor that together can calculate the vehicle’s current position based on the last known GPS location. The result is a more consistent and accurate position that helps provide interruption-free guidance under the most difficult of GPS reception conditions. Gesture command comes with all new nav-u devices and lets users jump to commands with one touch on the display. The new gesture command feature for forwarding photos lets users advance to the next picture, music track or video clip with a swipe of the finger from left to right across the screen. Other gesture commands include take me home, zoom in or out and call home.

You will be able to bring home the NV-U94T, NV-U84, NV-U74T and NV-U44 nav-u personal navigation devices from next month onwards for approximately $400, $350, $300 and $250 respectively.

Press Release
[ Sony’s new quartet of personal navigation devices copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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Videos: Nokia N79 and N85

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:35:07 +0000

Nokia has released two promo videos for two newly announced smartphones - Nokia N79 and N85. As you’re about to see, both devices are quite capable and it’s hard to pick the favorite one. At the end, it’s a matter of personal preferences. Which form factor do you prefer - dual slider or a candybar?

Here’s the Nokia N79 promo video:

And the Nokia N85 promo video follows after the jump.

[Via: SymbianFreak]

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Condom Gun Is Perfect Weapon for Sure Shooters, Hippies [Gadgets]

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:12:01 +0000

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down.

Jump the gun to get a shiny close-up and obligatory NSFW money shot.

Ah, if only all weapons were like this! A world with no violence, STDs, or overpopulation! Too bad it's only a concept, but I don't care. Someone give Masayuki Takahashi, the designer, a Nobel Peace Prize now. [Nerdapproved]

Labor Day Weekend: Now With More C-String

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:29 +0000

WARNING: the gallery after the jump is probably NSFW. What is that, a hair band? Nope, it's underwear -- a C-string. The misnamed C-string doesn't actually have any straps, it's kept on by hugging the vagina and buttcrack. Now that's sexy talk.

C-String has a flexible internal frame that hugs and holds it to the body both securely and comfortably. Your modesty remains safely covered at all times. At the front it looks like sexy underwear, to the rear it has a thong-style strip, and to the sides it has nothing at all!

Wow, this is best thing to happen to underwear since not wearing any. Each vagina-band costs about $26 and is guaranteed to turn heads, and also, my shoe camera. Hit the jump for a NSFW Labor Day Weekend C-String Gallery Extravaganza!

Gadget Lab Podcast #43: Nikon D90, Palm Treo Pro, Final iPhone 3G Survey Results

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:48:08 +0000

In this week's Gadget Lab Podcast, Dylan Tweney, Daniel Dumas, and Brian Chen talk about the first big-time DSLR camera with HD video recording capabilities, the Nikon D90. With eye-Fi geolocation compatibility and new image transfer options, the D90 is one of the most hotly anticipated gadgets of late 2008.

In addition, they review the new Palm Treo Pro, and go over the final reports from the Gadget Lab's iPhone 3G survey. The final tally reports that Europeans have the fastest speeds, American have the most dropped calls, and 3G towers are being overloaded all over the country.

Finally, they pass on some rumors of a Nokia WiMax phone, and Brian goes trolling for a date with a certain Apple worker.

Thanks for listening to the weekly podcast. If you'd like to subscribe to the feed, point your feed reader or podcast downloader to the Gadget Lab podcast RSS feed. The audio player widget above requires Quicktime (you can download it at Apple's page here).

If you prefer, you can also download the MP3 file for this episode with this link: Gadget Lab Podcast #42 MP3. Check out the previous forty-two Gadget Lab podcasts after the jump.

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #42: Palm Treo Pro, The iPhone 3G Study, and Lenovo's U110 Notebook

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast # 41: The Micro Four Thirds Photo System, Tiny Tumbleweed Houses, and the MSI Wind Mini-notebook

Gadget Lab Podcast #40: Nokia E71, New T-Mobile Sidekick, and the WinePod Wine-maker

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #39: Hidden Stun Guns in Bikes, Dr. Dre's Headphones, and Nokia's Mobile Platform

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #38: Atomic Watches, The HP 2133 Mini Notebook, and iPhone 3G Bugs

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #37: iPhone 3G Launch, GammaTech Durabook, and the Openmoko Neo Freerunner

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #36: Wired's Summer Test, JVC Everio Camcorder, and Asus' U2E Ultralight

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #35: 3D Holograms, The Image Fulgurator, and New Phone Reviews

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #34: Samsung Instinct, Toshiba's Portege R500, and the Nikon D60 DSLR

Gadget Lab Podcast #33: iPhone 3G, POV Racing Toy Cars, and the Polaroid Pogo Printer

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #32: Mini-notebook Smackdown, Olympic Speedsuits, and the Eye-Fi Catches a Thief

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #31: Dell's Mini Laptop, Nokia N96, and Fake GPS Art

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #30: The OLPC 2.0, iPhone 2.0, and Roku Netflix Player

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #29: The Lowdown on the iPhone 2.0, The Flip 2 Camera Gets Tested, and The Week's Best Reviews

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #28: Maker Faire, Samsung Glyde and Olympus E-420

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #27: Psystar, T-Mobile 3-G, and AT&T TV

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #26: The Optimus Maximus Keyboard is Released, Asus Ships a Boosted Eee PC, and The Science of Walking Barefoot

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #25: The Latest on the Psystar Apple 'Hackintosh' Story, Hybrid Cameras, and Rumors of a 24-megapixel Nikon!

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #24: Bold Predictions for the 3G iPhone, the Week's Top Reviews, and Crazy Paintball Tanks

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #23: The 2008 CTIA Conference, Product Naming Trends, and Beckham's Tacky Gadget

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #22: Motorola's Split, The Sony Crapware Saga, and More

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #21: The Wireless Spectrum Auction, HTC's Googlephone, and Evil Keyboards

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #20: Exploding Batteries, Lost Gadgets, and the Week's Best Reviews

(For links to podcasts episodes #1-19, hit the link for #20, above.)

The Wired Gadget Lab Podcast #40: Nokia E71, New T-Mobile Sidekick, and the WinePod Wine-maker

Nikon releases D90

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:31:19 +0000

Nikon has a brand new digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera for the masses, and I can tell you from the start that this is not meant for folks who want to make an entry into the DSLR world, but it will target seasoned veterans instead. This digital camera will introduce a fair number of features that will make you fall in love with the D90 almost instantly, so get ready some tissue lest you drool all over your keyboard. The D90 is the culmination of years of experience from the folks at Nikon, placing great emphasis on brilliant image quality and versatility with its exclusive advanced Scene Recognition System. More on the D90 right after the jump.

Make no mistake about it - the D90 is not meant to be a flagship model, although it does draw plenty of inspiration from the D300, a DX-format digital SLR camera. Of course, judging by the model number alone, you can tell that this is the successor to the D80 and will come with a 12.3 megapixel CMOS image sensor for you to capture crisp and clear shots. In addition, the D90 will ship with Nikon’s very own EXPEED image processing system to deliver outstanding images with fine details, smooth tones, brilliant colors and low noise across a broad ISO range.

Another feature would be the ability to compose great looking shots thanks to the Live View Mode on the generous 3″ 920,000-dot high-resolution LCD screen. You also have the benefit of an 11-point auto focus (AF) system that makes use of Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System and Face Detection in order to help even the unlearned shutterbug (who happens to have a damn good camera to boot) shoot pictures that aren’t anything to be sneezed at. Other features include the versatile AF-S NIKKOR 18-105mm Vibration Reduction image stabilization lens, and a burst rate of up to 4.5 frames per second in order to capture sudden and fast moments - too bad Nikon did not release this before the recently concluded summer Olympics, or you could’ve gotten a shot of Usain Bolt creating history three times at the Bird’s Nest.

The Nikon D90 will be released in the US from September onwards, retailing for $999.95 just for the body alone, while you have to fork out $1,299.95 for the body and lens outfit, including the new AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens.

Press Release
[ Nikon releases D90 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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