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The new phone launched by LG is not only a phone but the great thing is the LG Prada II is a watch that’s included with it known as the LG Prada Link. This Bluetooth watch has a lot of new features and its totally on a watch. The Prada Link can show caller ID, Preview text messages and you no longer have to take your phone out of your pocket every time you get a call or text message.
The watch has a tiny OLED screen that will not only show you all the options previously mentioned but also give you a call rejection option. The watch will also, of course, display the time. There is only one downside to this wonderful new invention. The battery for the Prada Link only has a 48-hour battery life.
There is no details on whether the watch will be included with the phone for free. Considering there have been similar watches on the market retailing for sometimes over $400, this is a deal because it is included with the LG Prada II.
The new USB powered vacuum cleaner from Dirt Devil called the “KWIK” is a great tool for cleanup jobs. This is totally designed to live in your work area or entertainment system and cleanup crumbs from keyboards, pet fur, dust in gaming equipment, entertainment centers, and other expensive electronic equipment.
Exclusive and classic Box & Circle ELPH design of the PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH houses a 3x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer, ideal for the everyday photographer. High-end specifications contain 10.0-Megapixel Resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. Impressive images are easy to create, thanks to advanced Canon technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that get rid of blur. Enhanced Face Detection Technology automatically sets the focus, exposure, flash, and white balance; allowing greater freedom of shooting throughout the image capture process. Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject association and optimizes exposure control and ISO settings to reduce image blur. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and enhanced functionality. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
Buy Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP Digital Camera
Features:
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 4X
Digital Zoom: 3x
Display Size: 2.5
Combined Zoom: 12x
Focal Length: f= 6.2 – 18.6mm
Focus Mode: TTL – AF
Focusing Range: Normal: 30 cm (12 in.)infinity
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Maximum Resolution: 10000000
Connectivity: AV
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Storage Media: Multimedia Card
Storage Media: HC MMC Plus Card
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Storage Media: MMC Plus Card
Compressed Format: JPEG/EXIF v 2.22
Movie File Format: AVI
Includes Software: Yes
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Size: 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.8
Special Offer
Get a free Kingston 4 GB SD/HC memory card with the purchase of the Canon PowerShot SD770IS when you buy from Amazon.com. Simply add both the camera and memory card to your Shopping Cart and we’ll apply the discount at checkout. Offer valid through December 31, 2008.
The G1 Android, Google’s first mobile phone has already been released and many discussions been thrown on it. Lets see what are the differences or advantages between the G1 Mobile Phone and Apple iPhone.
Price:
G1 = free on contract with T-Mobile, contracts likely to start from about £30 per month
iPhone = free on some contracts with O2, monthly tariffs start from £30 per month
Weight:
G1 = 158g
iPhone = 133g
Battery life:
G1 = 5 hours talk time, 130 hours standby
iPhone = 5 hours talk time, 300 hours standby
Screen size:
G1 = 3.2in
iPhone = 3.5in
Camera:
G1 = 3-megapixel
iPhone = 2-megapixel
Capacity:
G1 = 2GB, expandable to 8GB
iPhone = 8GB or 16GB
Key features:
G1 = touchscreen, Qwerty keyboard, internet access via 3G and Wi-Fi, additional downloadable content, one-click access to Google search services, built-in GPS and compass for easy navigation, push Google email, instant messaging.
iPhone = touchscreen, virtual keyboard, multi-touch gesture support, web access via 3G and Wi-Fi, additonal downloadable applications, GPS and Google Maps, push-email, full web browsing.
Extra applications:
G1 = extra software downloadable from Android Market. Includes games, such as Pac-Man, and useful software, such as Shop Savvy, which allows users to take photographs of a product barcode, send it to Google, and then retrieve price comparison results.
iPhone = extra programs and software downloadable from Apple App Store, including games such as Super Monkey Ball, and other applications, such as language dictionaries, travel guides, restaurant recommendations.
Entertainment:
G1 = one-touch music downloads from Amazon MP3 store, 2GB integrated storage, expandable to 8GB.
iPhone = one-touch music downloads from iTunes music store, choose from 8GB or 16GB storage.
Amazon Kindle is the first electronic gadget for reading an electronic book or eBook or any other kind of electronic version of printed materials. Amazon.com started as an online book seller in 1995 and later they become one of the biggest online retailer for musci, electronics, video games and many other gadgets.
Kindle is a completely wireless device that needs no cables to PC access or synchronization. It uses the EVDO technology similar to cell phones, so that you never need to access a hotspot for getting online. This enables you to shop online at the Amazon store for any books or magazines you wish to read with this device. The material you purchase is directly delivered to your Kindle within a minute. More than 200,000 books, including current best sellers are available for purchase through Kindle.
The best feature is that you can actually download a sample of the book with the first chapter before actually purchasing it. There are more than 800 of top blogs on business, technology, entertainment, sports, politics, etc. available for subscription on Kindle.
The power saving of Kindle is remarkable. Without wireless, it can last for a week or more with one time charging of about 2 hours. You can read any other document through Kindle by just emailing the document to Kindle so that you can view it. Kindle is the best friend for you while traveling.
The Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset is one of the best addon for Bluetooth-equipped mobile phones. It’s extremely comfortable, widely compatible, and works well in almost any environment. The Plantronics Voyager’s flexible clip is really easy to use that goes over your ear snugly, and the padded earbud tucks securely into your ear canal.The Voyager’s design spreads its 0.7-ounce weight over your whole ear, so it doesn’t feel like the top of your ear is about to peel down. The microphone boom is adjustable, so you can wear the Voyager on your left or right ear.
The small power and volume buttons are above the top of the headset and a single call-control button fits on the boom’s hinge. The call-control button is easy to find, press, and use—one short tap to hang up, a long press to voice dial, and two taps to redial the last-called number. The volume/mute buttons are harder to recognize with your fingers, but it’s not impossible to do so.
Sound quality and range indoors are both excellent, even in PC Magazine Labs, where several Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices compete for the 2.4-GHz radio band. Voice quality is loud and clear on both ends of a conversation. Conversations are smooth and clear for up to about 40 feet and the headset held its connection for up to 65 feet. The headset’s range became even longer in an outdoor area with no interference.
The Voyager is works really great at blocking background noise such as passing trucks or overhead trains. It’s not as good with wind noise. Air-conditioning, on the other hand, is not a problem. The worst interference is wind blowing directly into the microphone.
The Plantronics Voyager 510 comes in three varieties. The reasonably priced $99 standalone version that works good with Bluetooth mobile phones. The 510S system is $299.95 and it includes a base so the headset can pair with both your corded office phone and your mobile phone. The 510SL version is $379.95 and adds a robotic handset lifter for your office phone. The Plantronics Voyager is really a great gadget during travel and very comfortable.
The new iPod nano rocks in nine amazing colors and a new design. The accelerometer is built in, so turn it sideways to view music in Cover Flow and watch movies. The fourth generation iPod nano is indeed more slim and beautiful.
Price for this new iPod nano with 8GB is only 150 and 16GB is $199. Its battery capacity is 24 hours of music and 4 hours of video. It includes micro remote and microphone.
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