[MobileRatty] tag: noteworthy

Motorola VE66 Slider phone announced

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:38:22 +0000

Here’s a new phone from Motorola to woo slider fans, the Motorola VE66. It is a normal slider phone apart from couple of noteworthy features. First is the 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash and image stabilization and the other one is the widgets support. This makes VE66 as the first Motorola phone to support widgets integration.

VE66 has integrated a one-touch navigation tool known as FastScroll, music player, Wi-Fi, CrystalTalk technology and FM Radio with RDS. Motorola expects it to sell by the end of this year.

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Casio's EX-FH20 reviewed: perfect for YouTube slow-mo junkies, nobody else

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:17:00 +0000

The key to any good pseudo-educational show featuring demonstrations that typically result in explosions (i.e. Mythbusters) is super-duper slow-mo sequences that expand those fleeting instants of incredibly expensive pyrotechnical glory into multiple minutes of time wasted between commercial breaks. If you're looking to record your own similar antics, amateur-style, Casio's time-stretching shooter the EX-FH20 is for you, delivering decent image quality and a bevy of burst and slow-mo modes that will capture 7 megapixel stills at 40 fps and 1000 fps video at 224 x 56. However, if that sounds rather gimmicky to you, according to PhotographyBLOG's full review there's really nothing noteworthy about the machine which, at $600, is out-paced and under-cut by other, similar SLR-lite options like Canon's PowerShot SX10. 'Nuff said.

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Portable Video

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MP3-player Ritmix RF-8800 to buy

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:20:00 +0000

Recently the company Ritmix introduced in the Russian market its new product - the player RF-8800. This model has a good design that combines, as stated in the announcement of the company, a style, compactness and functionality. Novelty is a small weight (45 grams) and is cumbersome, even though the device «places» on its front side of the LCD display 2.8 inches and press-button control panel. Ritmix RF-8800 has built-in speaker and microphone that makes it possible to use it as a dictaphone.

The player has the functions of the radio and clock, as well as the opportunity to put your bookmarks online e-books. Ritmix RF-8800 works without additional charging up to 15 hours. Separately, it is noteworthy that the device supports all the most popular audio and video formats, with the latter not even want to convert. In addition, on-screen RF-8800 can be viewed not only JPEG-image, but BMP, and GIF files.

The player is available in three versions, depending on memory size: 2, 4 or 8 GB. However, this amount can be increased, thanks to the card slot micro SD. The recommended retail price for the player version with 2 GB - 1990 River., With 4 GB - 2390 River., With 8 GB - 2790 River.

ASUS P565 gets real - 800Mhz and VGA resolution from ASUS

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:14:23 +0000

In the mobile space, there’s no such thing as too many megapixels, too much display resolution, too much storage space, or too much processing power. Mobile phones are starting to become more powerful than computers of just a couple handfuls of years ago, and we’re slowly seeing more and more smartphones with spec-sheets that read like they belong to budget laptops. Case in point, the ASUS P565 Windows Mobile smarpthone.

We had heard rumors that ASUS was working on a VGA touchscreen smartphone with an industry-leading 800Mhz processor powering a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional platform, but we weren’t holding our collective breath for ASUS to make this monster of a smartphone a reality. Well, ASUS has gone live with the ASUS P565 Windows Mobile smartphone on their website - color us pleasantly surprised!

As expected, the ASUS P565 smartphone boasts an impressive 2.8-inch VGA (480×640) touchscreen display that should make for some fun times with ASUS’s Windows Mobile wrapper, the Glide UI. Packed inside is a GPS receiver, WiFi radio, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and a 3 megapixel camera - ensuring that even the most demanding mobile enthusiasts can have their cake and eat it, too.

But, the ASUS P565’s most noteworthy feature is that class-leading 800MHz Marvell CPU working in tandem with the 128MB RAM and 256MB ROM. It’s only a matter of time before cellphone processors break through the 1Ghz speed barrier. And, until that time, the ASUS P565 will be the fastest, most powerful Windows Mobile smartphone on market. Unfortunately, the tri-band (900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE radio and the single-band (2100Mhz) 3G HSDPA radio will keep the ASUS P565 from burning up CPU cycles in the US.

[Via: WMPowerUser]

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New insertion headphones Ritmix

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:51:00 +0000

This fall, the company Ritmix introduced in the Russian market as soon as four new models inserted headphones: RH-125, RH-126, RH-127 and RH-128. These models have high levels of noise reduction and good audio on a wide frequency range - so declares himself the producer.

New items designed to take account of innovative technology, modern fashion trends and needs of end users. Depending on individual physiological characteristics of human form ambushyury from different headphones. For someone more comfortable look Ritmix RH-128 with spheroidal tips, but someone more like a model RH-126 with the tips of complex forms.

It is noteworthy that the headphones have a different diameter membrane: the RH-127 - 6mm, the RH-125 - 8mm and RH-126 and RH-128-10mm. Also, all four new items differ slightly between the technical specifications (frequency range and sensitivity). For the rest, and RH-125, and RH-126, and RH-127, and RH-128 - This compact headphone insertion, guaranteeing excellent protection from external noise, high volume, blank audio and deep rich bass.

Circuit City's Black Friday Deals!

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:02:00 +0000

Thanks to a leaked ad that just hit the Internet, we can now get a sneak peek at some of Circuit City's Black Friday sales. Some noteworthy discounts include $100 off select Garmin GPS units and HP Pavilion laptops going for $399. And considering that Circuit City is having some financial issues, I'm sure there will be a lot more where that came from!

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Panasonic Releases PT-DZ12000E Projector

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:47:53 +0000

Panasonic is pleased to announce the release of their latest large venue projector, the PT-DZ12000E. This model features a noteworthy 12000 ANSI lumens, 5000:1 contrast ratio, and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution. The DZ12000E is capable of projecting up to a 600 inch display, diagonally. The throw distance depends on which of the seven optional lenses you purchase. One of the highlights with this projector is its ‘geometric adjustment’ feature, which gives the DZ12000E the ability to display on spherical, cylindrical and other oddly shaped screens. In addition, this projector comes with a multi-screen mode, which allows it to be networked with up to 100 other projector to display a single gigantic image. The PT-DZ12000E projector is currently available through the Panasonic website, but unfortunately, is only available in Europe and Asia.

[via Info Link]

New Fujitsu HDD Can Erase 500 GB in Under a Second [Storage]

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000

Fujitsu's new 500 GB, 5400 RPM Hard Drive isn't noteworthy for it's storage or speed—rather, it's mentionable because the 2.5-inch spinner can erase the whole of its contents in under a second. The MJA2 CH utilizes 256-bit advanced encryption that encodes data on the fly and is the first 500 GB HDD with any such technology.

The MJA2 CH drive only uses 1.4 watts of power while writing data and is considered to have eco-friendly components. The MJA2 CH HDD will surface early next year. [MarketWatch]

$0.01 USB Car Charger: Rejuices iPhone and iPod

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:29:38 +0000

For fighting against the Financial Tsunami or just a small gift for your Christmas, the folk of usbfever.com is now selling a USB Car Charger at US$0.01/pc + shipping (US$2.99/order).

When we have a deep look, it seems to be a value offer as the USB Car charger is not as other car chargers, the USB port is not at the vertical end of the charger nor at the horizontal end of the charger. The USB port is 30degree/60degeee against the charger which is very ergonomic because it ensures that you will not accidentally crash the USB port or the USB Connector drops downs some while later.

Furthermore, it can rejuice iPhone, iPod. It is noteworthy because iPhone and iPod are so picky, not every USB port can charger iPod and iPhone.

No matter how, it seems a value pack for a USB port for a go! Buy or get more information here.

Back on Tuesday

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:26:41 +0000

Much needed day off. I’ll continue to report on local TV services, mobile phones news and gadgets on my return. Let me know what else you want to read about. But let me leave you with some recent posts to think about:

Here are a few noteworthy O.C. business stories you may have missed …

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