Dell G2410 energy efficient Full HD LCD

Designed with the environment in mind, the Dell G2410 monitor is energy efficient, durable and with no compromise on performance. Bringing to you various green features like PowerNap and Dynamic Dimming that cut energy use, and packaged with materials that focus to dramatically reduce environmental impact. The monitor comes with Dell EPEAT Gold rating, that reduce environmental impact by using halogen-free laminates in circuit boards and chassis plastics that contains 25% post-consumers recycled plastics.

With an outstanding resolution of up to 1920x1080 pixels and 1000:1 contrast ratio this monitor boasts vivid color detail, excellent color accuracy and uniformity. Additionally 250 cd/m² brightness provides a well lit picture all across the screen and its response time of 5 ms helps to deliver fast action motion. Plus it comes fully equipped with both analog VGA and DVI-D connectors which give you the connectivity option for a complete multimedia experience. Moreover, this monitor allows you to enjoy ultimate comfort and convenience with its tilt adjustment capabilities. Dell branded monitors undergo exhaustive testing for performance, reliability, durability and compatibility with Dell systems.



Highlights

• 1920x1080 pixels resolution allows sharp and brilliant images
• Designed for environmental responsibility
• 5 ms response time helps to deliver outstanding color uniformity
• Equipped with PowerNap and Dynamic Dimming to cut energy use
• Offers viewing angle of 160° horizontal and 170° vertical

MSI X-Slim X320 and X340

MSI showed its X-Slim X320 and X340 ultra slim laptops at its pre-CeBit event. These MacBook Air-alike X-Slim laptops have a 13.3-inch 1366×768 LCD display and support WiFi and 3.5G connecitivity.



The X-Slim X320 is powered by Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor with integrated GMA 500 video chipset, while the X-Slim X340 packs an Intel Penryn ULV processor with GMA 4500 graphics. The X340 comes with either 3.5G or WiMAX. They weigh just 1.3kg.

Focal XS Multimedia Sound System

Focal introduces the new Focal XS Premium iPod speaker sound system that consist of two Focal XS Satellite speakers and a Focal XS subwoofer.

The XS 2.1 has its roots in the Solo 6 Be powered studio monitors. The Solos have garnered quite a reputation in the pro-audio field, notably with mastering engineer Dave Kutch who has worked with artists Natasha Bedingfield, Erykah Badu and Alicia Keys to name a few. During the development of the Solos Gerard was approached by one of the engineers on the project for a set of critical ears. While Gerard never indicated to me why he connected the Solos to his iMac in the first place, ultimately that was how he tested the Solos.



Setting up the Focal XS 2.1 is rather straightforward. The woofer module houses the speaker and power connections with the inputs present on the dock base. The left channel speaker connects to the woofer model using a standard RCA plug. The plug is integrated directly into the speaker module and is not user-replaceable. The satellite itself is not powered, and the RCA connection is used to deliver a standard speaker level signal as opposed to a line level signal. The right channel and dock are connected using an 8-in DIN connector.

Sound of the Focal XS 2.1 iPod Dock

While the primary input on the XS is intended to be a digital USB signal, the presence of the dock lends itself to standalone operation as well. I spent time listening to both the iPod input and USB input on the XS. The mp3s I used for playback were encoded at a minimum bitrate of 192 kbps with a variable bitrate. With my encoding settings, the average bitrate for most of my files exceeds 220 kbps. I tested the system with both CDs, and mp3s to see if the XS could reveal slight differences between the two.

The iPod dock market is certainly filled with a multitude of products, which by-and-large are aesthetically differentiated. Focal comes to this niche with a product that not only meets the aesthetic requirements typically associated with the market, but also class leading audio performance. It might be more fair to say the XS establishes a new class of performance for multimedia speakers in general. The sub/sats are exceptionally well integrated, and deliver a pure sound that aims to stay as true to the source as possible.

Focal XS Premium iPod speaker system is priced at about Euro 500.

Plustek V100 BookReader

Plustek introduces the V100 BookReader, a advanced text-to-speech scanner that features OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and auto document orientation. With one button, the V100 BookReader converts text into audio output.

Plustek comments, the V100 "transforms printed words into audio output, that can be saved in MP3 format for future access. With the press of one button, the Plustek BookReader will convert printed text into high quality speech with a lifelike voice."

The Plustek BookReader features highly accurate OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and auto document orientation. This combination guarantees correct output for TTS (Text to Speech). You only need to press one button, and the Plustek Book Reader will convert printed text into high quality speech with a lifelike voice.

Plustek's BookReader integrates high-speed scanning, natural voice synthesis (for read back) and highly accurate text-to-speech and optical character recognition (OCR) functionality, all in one device. Additional features, especially designed for the vision impaired, include: magnifying functions, font controls, volume controls, speech controls, bookmark functions, PDF reading, etc. All of them combined make BookReader a highly versatile computer companion.

The BookReader comes with OCR and text-to-speech (TTS) software. Both of them allow the scanner to copy and read the documents scanned.

To use these features, the user simply places a book or document on the scanning platen and, with the touch of one button, the book is scanned for one's reading pleasure. With a single touch, the Book Reader transforms printed words into audio output which can be saved in MP3 format for archiving and later access.

Available for purchase for $700

Dell Studio XPS 435 Core i7 Desktop Computer

Dell new Studio XPS 435 Core i7-based desktop PC to its website. The powerful Studio XPS 435 is powered by Intel’s Core i7 processor up to Core i7 965 Extreme Edition 3.2GHz with the X58 chipset.

The level of performance alone will blow you away as you engage in some of the most demanding entertainment and digital content. Your needs are also surpassed with a design that provides the highest level of expandability DellTM Studio desktops have to offer. All of this is showcased in a bold, angled design trimmed with Brilliant Crimson Orange accents that command your attention.



It has Blu-ray or a DVD+/-RW drive, 15-in-1 card reader, an IEEE1394a port, an eSATA port and optional wireless-N connectivity. Pricing has not been mentioned.

Performance

Do more in even less time
Intel CoreTM i7 and i7 Extreme desktop processors power through intense multitasking ― up to 14% faster3 ― by handling multiple applications simultaneously without ever breaking a sweat. Matched with the Studio XPS 435 desktop, the power and performance you’ve come to expect from XPSTM premium systems has now been surpassed.

Turbo Boost Technology

Go further without leaving your chair. Intel Dynamic Speed Technology delivers an 8-threaded performance capability on 4 cores, so you can multitask with greater efficiency than previous processors. So whether you’re surfing the web, recording television shows with your optional TV tuner4 or editing video content, your system will keep running smoothly even if you’re attempting it all at once.

Full speed ahead

The tri-channel DDR3 memory allows you to work at high speed without ever having to put on the brakes. It comes equipped with 6 DIMM slots for expandability and an integrated memory controller. So as file sizes increase, the greater RAM capacity helps keep things moving at high speed.

Mashimaro MP3 player with 2GB of flash memory

Mashimaro is one of the teen icons of the East. Like the Kitty its Korean counterpart also has a few gadgets under its belt and one of them is this MP3 player.

The Msplayer has 2GB of flash memory and support for MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, ACT, WAV, and APE audio playback. When fully charged, the battery lasts roughly 9 hours. It comes in white, pink and blue, and costs roughly $40 in China.

SanDisk ImageMate Readers

The Sandisk ImageMate All-In-One and ImageMate Multi-Card are now available in North America. These card readers are capable of transferring 1-gigabyte of data in less than 35 seconds. Priced at $29.99, the ImageMate All-in-One reader supports SD, SDHC, miniSDHC, microSDHC, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro Duo, xD and CompactFlash. They work with all the memory cards and never need an adapter. Speeds of up to 34MB/second mean they are one of the fastest out there. Detach the unit from the metal stand to take it with you, or leave it on your desk like a small (yet powerful!) work of art.

Features

• Transfer, print, email, and display images with the touch of a button
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified for superior data transfer
• Backwards compatible with all USB 1.1 ports
• No additional card adapters needed
• Easy to install and use; no additional driver installation required for Windows ME, 2000, XP and OS X v10.1.2 plus. Driver included for Windows 98SE and Mac OS 9.2.x plus
• Separate reader and docking station for easy desktop/laptop connectivity.
• Certified Windows XP and Mac OS X

Elecom U2H-TE4B, U2H-ST4B, and U2H-SL4B USB Hubs

Three new USB Hubs series from Elecom,U2H-TE4B, U2H-ST4B, and U2H-SL4B

You can make quick and convenient connections, with a smile, through the Elecom USB Face Hubs for your flash drive and camera. Nothing out of the ordinary here except of course their tiny size, shape, and design.

Panasonic W8 Premium Edition

Panasonic the company has released a new laptop from its W8 Premium Edition series. This new notebook comes jam packed with a 80GB Intel X-25M SSD with a 250MB/sec in reading speed and 70MB/sec in writing speed. The W8 is currently available in three different lid covers including Black, Silver and Pink Splash.


Panasonic W8 (CF-W8F)Premium Edition is powered by Intel’s Croe 2 Duo SU9300 processor, up to 4GB of RAM. It features WiFi and Bluetooth. This Premium Edition will come in Black, Silver and Pink Splash colors.

Vertu introduced a new collection of Pure

The company introduced a new collection of Vertu mobile phones Pure series of Constellation. phone is available in four colors: Pure White, Pure Black, Pure Silver and Pure Chocolate. Corps unit is made of steel, ceramics from the keyboard, the back panel - made of leather. It is worth noting uniformity of color cover the phone, the perfection of which developers have sought for two years.



Technical specifications have not yet been announced, but most likely they will be the same as the previous model series Constellation. That is, will attend the support networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/800/1800/1900 MHz module and Bluetooth.



White and black models of Vertu Pure Constellation should appear on sale in March, while silver and chocolate model will be ready by September. The model of each color will be produced in quantities of 2500 pieces. A unit cost will be approximately € 6800.

iRiver P7 Portable Media Player

iriver, a leading innovator of stylish digital devices, shows off its signature style at CES 2009 with a hot new selection of Multimedia Players, including the compact yet powerful P7 NAND flash player with a new intuitive user interface and large 4.3" touch screen. Also on display are the slick new E50 MP4 Player with 52 hours of continuous playback, the E100 Season II, a revamped version of the original E100 Multimedia MP3 Player, and the truly eye-catching Mplayer Eyes MP3 player.

All of iriver's Multimedia Players will be on display at the company's booth (#7935, Central Hall) during the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8-11, 2009.



The P7 has a UI that looks like the layout of a magazine. Housed in aluminum case, the P7 comes with a built-in speaker. It measures 73.4 X 112.3 X 13.6mm and weighs 175g.

iRiver P7 features a 4.3-inch 480×272 touchscreen display. It has 4GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32GB capacities and a microSD card slot.

Media Formats supported.

• Audio - MP3 / WMA / WAV / OGG / FLAC
• Video - MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Simple Profile, MPEG-4 Advanced, Simple Profile (B-VOP only), Xvid, WMV 7/8/9, RM/RMVB, H.264 Baseline Profile.

Modu and JBL team modu music jacket

Modu, inventor of the world’s lightest mobile phone, today unveiled the modu music jacket, co-branded with JBL, the leading brand of high-fidelity loudspeakers. This stylishly designed phone enclosure for the modu modular phone is equipped with two JBL Odyssey speakers for clear, dynamic sound and deep bass, and it simultaneously enables full phone functionality in one palm-sized device. The modu music jacket, available later this year, is the first branded jacket offered by modu.

This music jacket is designed and manufactured by PCH International, an integrated specialist firm serving the consumer electronics, personal computer, telecom and other industries worldwide.

At the heart of the modu ecosystem is a tiny, sleek mobile phone called modu™. In addition to complete mobile functionality, modu enables users to inexpensively and easily customize their mobile experience by inserting the modu phone into the modu jackets. The modu ecosystem offers boundless – and affordable – possibilities in both style and function.

“The modu music jacket is all about sharing one’s favorite tunes out loud,” said Dov Moran, founder and chief executive officer of modu. “JBL Odyssey® speakers deliver an outstanding audio experience for music lovers, and lets them easily switch over to private phone mode to make a call or send SMS messages. Additionally, the strategic partnership with PCH International in the design and production of the jacket is a great example of the modu ecosystem bringing together partners that create innovative consumer products.”

Through a combination of innovative design and JBL’s advanced speaker technology, the modu music jacket lets users enjoy phone-stored tunes with deep, distortion-free bass and clear, accurate sound. The result is a full and rich sound experience, from the lowest bass to the highest highs, all in one small device.

In addition to the speaker function, the modu jacket acts as a mobile phone and enables the user to place or receive private phone calls and send text messages. It also acts as power source for modu. Other features include:

• 2.2” display
  
• 3.5mm jack
  
• 3 Megapixel camera with flash
• Digital sound meter
• USB connector

Tim LeBeau, vice president of global brands for Harman Consumer Brands, said: “The modu music jacket combines the rich sound of a high-fidelity stereo with the full functionality of an advanced mobile phone to create a one-of-a-kind experience. This product targets people who want to be heard and make a scene.”

Liam Casey, chief executive officer of PCH International, said: “The partnership with modu enables us to use modu’s core technology and launch a unique branded jacket, with exceptional design and audio performance to the mobile consumers. This new product offers consumers choice and a lot of flexibility in relation to how they listen to and share their music. It’s like boombox in your pocket – sleek, portable and with amazing sound quality.”

Universal phone charger for 2012

At the moment there are several dozen types of chargers, but as a universal interface connector is selected popular Micro-USB, which by 2012 will be equipped with the vast majority of mobile devices worldwide. Thus, the estimated production GSMA chargers for mobile phones will be reduced by more than 2 times, which in turn will reflect positively on the environment.

17 of the largest manufacturers of mobile phones and mobile operators with the support of GSM Association, announced their intention to develop a single standard on which there will be a universal charger (universal charging solution, UCS) for mobile phones. The purpose of this initiative is to minimize the power consumption in standby mode, to eliminate more than 50 tons of "extra" charges, and to simplify the life of the owner of a mobile phone.

The adoption of Micro-USB as a common standard has several advantages for users and the industry, the GSM Association (GSMA) said. In particular, it allows manufacturers to stop shipping a new charger with every handset, and it lets buyers avoid the need to have multiple chargers for different devices.

That means the new chargers will be up to three times more energy-efficient than an unrated charger, and exceed the requirements of both European Commission efficiency codes for power supplies and the US Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star V.

The single charger will be able to power up future handsets and should allow consumers to charge their phones almost anywhere - even overseas.

The companies who have signed up to the universal charger commitment are: the 3 Group, AT&T, KTF, LG, mobilkom austria, Motorola, Nokia, Orange, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Telenor, Telstra, T-Mobile and Vodafone.

Noticeable, and to our minds rather shameful absences, from the agreement include Apple, RIM, Palm and HTC. Come on, guys, if Nokia can make it work across its huge platform of handsets.

Samsung SL202 and SL30 New SL-Series Digicams

Samsung Electronics America today extended its popular SL-Series with the introduction of new modelsThe new SL-Series models elevate the stature of the user-friendly family of digital cameras, allowing consumers to experience higher-end features and performance at more affordable price points.

Ideally suited for families and entry-level shooters looking for an easy-to-use digital camera, the 10 mega-pixel SL202 and SL30 present users with a range of features that will help them effortlessly capture digital images without having to worry about becoming entrenched in technical specifications or terminology. The SL202 and SL30 offer consumers a quality Samsung lens with a 3x optical zoom, as well as Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blurry images.

The SL202 boasts a stylish, compact design which is accentuated by an elegant, brushed metal finish. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, the SL202 gives users the ability to record high?quality MJPEG video at VGA resolution with a frame rate of 30fps. The video, along with photos, can be reviewed on the SL202’s 2.7 inch LCD screen. Furthermore, the camera’s advanced movie mode will allow users to pause and then resume recording video without having to save the clips as individual files.

When it comes to snapping digital images, the new SL202 does a bulk of the work for the user thanks to a host of advanced automatic features, including Samsung’s new Smart Auto mode and Smart Album program. Other automatic controls found on the SL202 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot.

For added convenience, the SL30 is powered by easily available, AA alkaline batteries, assuring end-users that they can find a replaceable power source no matter where they may be. Like the SL202, the SL30 also offers users MJPEG, VGA video recording, Face Detection, which detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure, as well as Beauty Shot, which automatically enhances subjects’ skin tones. Photos and videos can be reviewed on the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD screen.

The SL202 will be available in March 2009 at an MSRP of $149.99 and $99.99.

Samsung Releases SL820 and SL620 SL-Series Digicams

Samsung Electronics America extended its popular SL-Series with the introduction of new models, comprising two 12.2 mega-pixel and two 10 mega-pixel digital cameras. Stylish and advanced, the new SL-Series models elevate the stature of the user-friendly family of digital cameras, allowing consumers to experience higher-end features and performance at more affordable price points.

Samsung’s new 12.2 mega-pixel SL820 and SL620 offer users large three inch LCD screens and powerful 5x optical zooms. With the SL820, users have access to a 28mm wide?angle lens, while the SL620 offers a standard 35mm lens. Both the SL820 and SL620 are paired with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand movements. Shooters have the option of simply using Optical Image Stabilization, ideal for well?lit environments, or choosing Dual Image Stabilization and combining the strengths of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization.

A first for Samsung’s SL-Series, the new SL820 offers consumers high-definition video recording at a resolution of 720p, as well as HDMI connectivity, allowing the camera to be connected to an HDTV through a cradle for reviewing footage and photos. The camera also utilizes H.264 compression, an advanced codec that allows users to record video for longer periods of time. The SL620 offers users advanced MPEG-4 video recording at a resolution of 640×480. For added versatility, with both the SL820 and SL620, consumers can use the cameras’ 5x optical zooms and Optical Image Stabilization while recording video.

The new SL820 and SL620 offer an array of automatic controls, including Samsung’s Smart Auto mode. When selected, Smart Auto will automatically choose from one of the cameras’ 11 scene modes, determining which best suits the environment the user may be shooting in. For example, if the user is taking a photo of a mountain range, Smart Auto will automatically select the Landscape scene mode. If the user then proceeds to take photo of an individual, Smart Auto will switch to the Portrait scene mode - no manual interaction is required.

In addition to Smart Auto, the SL820 and SL620 also feature Samsung’s proprietary Smart Album program. In addition to Smart Auto, the SL202 features Samsung’s Smart Album program. Smart Album is useful tool which allows users to easily search for a specific image they have saved on their memory card. Smart Album automatically organizes the user’s digital images and gives them the ability to narrow their search based on specific criteria. Users can quickly sort by the date or week the image was taken, the overall color tone, as well as whether they’re searching for portraits or specific file types, including photos, videos, or voice memos.

Other automatic features found on the SL820 and SL620 include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, and Beauty Shot. Designed to help capture better portraits and group shots of family and friends, Face Detection technology detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Smile Shot automatically triggers the SL820 and SL620 to take a photo only when a smile is detected on the subjects’ faces, and Blink Detection will automatically fire two consecutive shots if a subject’s eyes are closed. Beauty Shot is a unique functionality which will automatically brighten and even out skin tones as well as remove blemishes.

The SL820 and SL620 will be available in May 2009 at an MSRP of $279.99 and $199.99

Nintendo will launch DSi in United States on April 5th

Nintendo pioneered hand-held entertainment in the '80s and made it fully mobile with the Game Boy™ video game system. Now, Nintendo is transforming the way people access, experience, create and share content with the new Nintendo DSi system, the third iteration of the world's best-selling portable video game system. Nintendo DSi launches in the United States on April 5, 2009, at an MSRP of $169.99. The colors available at launch will be Blue and Black.

"Ever since the arrival of the first Game Boy, consumers worldwide have turned to Nintendo for their portable gaming," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo's commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences."




Some features that will be built into the system and ready to enjoy upon purchase include the Nintendo DSi Camera, Nintendo DSi Sound and Nintendo DSi Shop. The most noticeable feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system is its two cameras – one camera is on the external body, and the second one points at the user when the device is flipped open. As the first truly interactive digital camera in a video game system with 10 different interactive "lenses" that can manipulate your photos, the Nintendo DSi Camera offers an easy way to take and share your photos with family and friends. The cameras also present people with unprecedented ways to interact with their games while giving developers a new tool to devise creative games and experiences. If the touch screen gave Nintendo DS a sense of feel and the microphone allowed it to hear, the two cameras give Nintendo DSi the sense of sight.

Another enhanced feature is the Nintendo DSi Sound application, which serves as both an interactive voice recorder and music player that allows users to play with their music while they listen to it. Users can access different audio filters or control the pitch and speed of recorded voice or music files to alter voices or change the tempo of a song. The mic is located between the two screens when the device is flipped open, and there is also a stereo headphone output that lets users listen to music saved on an SD card, even with the screen shut.

In the world of software, Nintendo DSi will be the platform for the most relevant and fun on-the-go games and applications. The Nintendo DSiWare application will populate Nintendo DSi with software that can be downloaded using Nintendo DSi Points directly to the portable system, just as WiiWare has with Nintendo's Wii console. Developers big and small are invited to create software that makes use of the properties and functions of the hardware. Nintendo DSiWare games and applications will be available at a range of values, starting at 200 points.

In addition to downloadable games, Nintendo DSi is able to play games made specifically for the system and sold at retail. The system can also play most Nintendo DS™ games, and will have access to a library of more than 850 titles originally made for that system.

Also on April 5, a new Nintendo DS game, Rhythm Heaven, will join this roster of games available for both Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS owners in the United States. Having sold more than 1.6 million copies since its July 2008 launch in Japan and still increasing sales today, this infectious game challenges players to tap and slide the stylus on the touch screen in time to original music created by legendary Japanese pop-star producer TSUNKU. Simple gestures with the stylus combined with fun music and quirky visuals make Rhythm Heaven a completely unique musical experience for players of all ages.

Additional features and news of Nintendo DSi will be revealed as April 5 approaches.

Corel brings InstantON technology to Sony's VAIO P

Corel Corporation today announced Corel(R) InstantON(TM) technology is now included in the award-winning Sony(R) VAIO(R) P series Lifestyle PC.

With Corel InstantON technology, VAIO P series Lifestyle PC users can surf the web, check email, chat online and play back photos, videos and music in seconds after turning on their notebook, saving the time of booting up their Windows operating system.

"We are pleased to work with Sony to provide a superior instant-on solution for their VAIO P series Lifestyle PC," said Jeff Hastings, President and General Manager, Digital Media at Corel. "Users will find an all-new, custom-designed interface that provides a complete, efficient and secure way to quickly access online content at home or on the go."

"As the world's lightest 8 inch notebook at 1.4 pounds, the VAIO P series Lifestyle PC deserves a superior instant-on solution to meet the needs of today's mobile computer user," said Bob Ishida, Senior Vice President, Corporate Executive, President of VAIO Business Group, Sony Corporation. "By adopting Corel InstantON technology, users will enjoy a stress-free and exciting user experience through an easy-to-use interface that accesses the internet faster than ever before."

Availability

The Sony VAIO P series Lifestyle PC with Corel InstantON technology is now available in Japan, and will ship worldwide in February 2009. Corel InstantON is available to OEM customers worldwide, and can be customized for OEM requests.

Logitech Squeezebox Unleashes Music Across Europe

Logitech is offering access to Napster’s library of more than 7 million songs in the United Kingdom and Germany. The company is also adding support across Europe for Deezer’s WebRadio and SmartRadio streamed music services, Mediafly’s on-demand personalized channels of shows and podcasts, and Classical.com’s selection of classical, jazz and blues music from around the world.

These new services have been added to existing services including Last.fm’s personalized music streams and the Web-based digital music storage of MP3tunes Music Lockers.

“The addition of Napster, Deezer, Mediafly and Classical.com music services brings a dramatically richer selection of music to the Logitech Squeezebox,” said David Wall, regional product manager of Logitech’s streaming music business. “Now you have literally thousands of songs and radio stations at your fingertips. The only challenge is deciding what to listen to, and where.”

Logitech Squeezebox network music players are available now online and at major retailers. Napster is available for a free 30-day trial period to Logitech Squeezebox owners in the United Kingdom and Germany. After 30 days, Napster is available for a monthly fee at www.napster.com. Classical.com is available for a free 30-day trial period to Logitech Squeezebox owners worldwide and full service subscriptions are available for at www.classical.com. Deezer WebRadio and SmartRadio free streamed music services are available worldwide at www.deezer.com. Mediafly is a free service available worldwide at www.mediafly.com.

Sony Ericsson W995 music phone

The device is made in the slider form factor, refers to the Walkman line of music phones and is equipped with a 8.1 MP camera with autofocus feature.

For the convenience of listening to music directly from your phone on the rear panel of a special folding stand. Also, it should be noted the presence in the Sony Ericsson W995 program Media Go, which provide a more efficient exchange multimedia files between your computer and phone.
Specifications Sony Ericsson W995:

• Network GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS / HSPA 900/2100
• Display: 2.6-inch, with resolution 240h320 points, displays 262 thousand colors
• Camera: 8.1 MP with autofocus and flash, image stabilization and video mode of recognition of persons geotegirovanie
• Memory: 118 MB, slot for memory card format Memory Stick Micro (M2)
• Communications: Bluetooth with A2DP, Wi-Fi
• FM-radio with RDS
• Navigation: A-GPS, support for Google Maps, Wayfinder Navigator (trial version for 3 months)
• Support functions Clear Stereo, Clear Bass, Album art, PlayNow, TrackID, SensMe
• Other: 3.5-mm jack for headphones, 3D-games, support for YouTube service
• Opening hours: during a call up to 9 hours (4 h in the networks of UMTS), in the standby mode up to 370 hours (360 hours in the networks of UMTS), using video to 3,5 hours, listening to music 20 hours in standby see the video to 5 hours
• Dimensions: 97h49h15 mm
• Weight: 113 g

Sony Ericsson W995 will be available for sale during the second quarter of 2009 in three colors: Progressive Black, Cosmic Silver, and Energetic Red.

Adobe Announces Flash Player For Mobiles

At the GSMA Mobile World Congress, Adobe today announced the availability of the Adobe Flash Lite 3.1 Distributable Player, a new version of the Flash software that runs not only on computers but also on the latest high-end mobile phones.

The new player enables developers and content providers to create Flash technology-based applications that target the latest version of the runtime, and directly distribute their applications with the runtime installer to open OS devices. Available immediately as a public beta, the Distributable Player initially supports Nokia S60 and Windows Mobile devices. Smartphones with Flash Player 10 running on Google's Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia's Symbian S60 platforms should be on the market next year.

"The Distributable Player enables a direct distribution of our mobile player similar to the distribution model for Flash Player on the desktop
, said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business Unit at Adobe.

The Distributable Player is the first step toward delivering a runtime that can be updated over the air, a vision set by the Open Screen Project. Announced in May 2008, the Open Screen Project is designed to deliver a runtime environment across televisions, desktops, mobile devices and other consumer electronics. Led by Adobe, the initiative has more than 20 industry partners working to enable the delivery of Web content and standalone applications across devices taking advantage of Adobe Flash Platform capabilities.

In addition, Adobe and Nokia announced the Open Screen Project Fund today to spur the development of mobile applications based on the Flash Platform. palm has also joined the the Open Screen Project to deliver Adobe Flash Player for smartphones on the new Palm webOS platform.

At the same event, Adobe announced the availability of the new Adobe Reader Mobile SDK, a software development kit (SDK) designed to enable companies to deliver mobile phones and handheld devices that can download, manage, and display PDF content and eBooks. The new software engine delivers support for reflowable PDF technology, Adobe?s content protection technology, as well as the EPUB file format, an XML-based eBook standard with broad support from the publishing industry.

Adobe Reader Mobile 9 SDK, which replaces the previous Adobe Reader LE 2.5 technology, is being integrated with licensee device and smartphone applications and is available immediately.

Nvidia Terga Enables First $99 HD Mobile Internet Device

Nvidia today introduced a new platform, based on the NVIDIA Tegra 600 Series computer-on-a-chip that enables a $99 HD mobile internet device (MID) that can go days between battery charges.

The Tegra MID delivers 720p and 1080p video playback, low power consumption, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and optimized hardware support for Web 2.0 applications. Tegra also delivers a complete software solution including Microsoft Windows Embedded CE OS, application viewers, full Internet browser, UI framework, board support package (BSP), software development kit (SDK) and Web mail client.

In addition, Nvidia partnered with ST-Ericsson to add 3G communication capability into this new platform, allowing for seamless connectivity, worldwide.

Nvidia also today announced that it has worked with Google and the Open Handset Alliance to unleash Android with the Tegra series of processors.

Huawei i-Mo HSPA modem with WiFi

Huawei have announced their latest wireless modem. The Huawei i-Mo, which is apparently the size of a “small key chain”, has both an HSDPA/HSUPA USB modem and a WiFi b/g chip on board for sharing the connection with other devices.

Huawei’s latest innovation in broadband terminals, i-Mo provides a new level of convenience to its users. With i-Mo, you no longer need to carry a bulky Internet cable. The size of a small key chain, it fits in your pocket or wallet. You simply turn on the Wi-Fi switch and enjoy immediate access to a high speed HSPA network. i-Mo can automatically create group Internet access and individual Wi-Fi hot points for network digital equipment such as laptops, mobile phones, cameras, games consoles, and MP4 devices

But that’s not all. i-Mo supports plug-and-play and data transmission speeds up to 7.2 Mbps (downlink) and 5.76 Mbps (uplink). Music and videos can be uploaded or downloaded in seconds. With its built-in Micro SD card slot, i-Mo can also serve as a USB disk. All these features have been integrated into the smallest wireless modem in the world.

“i-Mo is our biggest release since the E220, an innovative USB modem we delivered to the market in 2006. The E220 sold a record-breaking 9 million units and was dubbed ‘the most influential communication terminal in 2007′ by Dean Bubley, the Founder of Disruptive Analysis,” said Director of Huawei Terminal Marketing Department. “Our unmatched R&D capabilities allow us to offer operators continuous innovation and profitable growth opportunities in mobile broadband services. i-Mo will be one of Huawei’s most important strategies in 2009 for maintaining its leadership in the mobile broadband market. We believe it will be the next E220 bringing transformational changes to the mobile broadband market.”

Huawei, ranked number one in mobile broadband sales, has shipped over 25 million worldwide. With a reputation for innovation, Huawei has enjoyed numerous successes in the mobile broadband market and continued to expand its market share.

i-Mo will be available to customers in Q2 2009.

Mobiado release Professional 105GMT White Luxury Watchphone

Mobiado company introduced a new version of the mobile phone with a Swiss clock 105GMT WHITE. The model has the same specifications as the Mobiado Professional 105GMT Gold, there are differences in design and materials of the shell.

Front and rear panel of the phone completely vytocheny of sapphire. Hours are protected unique three-dimensional shock absorption system, and developed on the basis of the Swiss mechanism Discovery. Telephone simultaneously displays three time zones: the mechanical clock set two international time zones, while the electronic clock show local time. Clock mechanism is decorated with diamonds. Sapphire button keypad manually painted silver on the inside.


Specifications Mobiado Professional 105GMT WHITE:

• Cellular GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
• Interface: Series 40 Developer 5th edition
• Display: 2-inch QVGA, displays up to 16m colors
• Memory: 1024 MB, 920 MB available to user
• Camera: 2MP
• Communications: Bluetooth 1.2 + EDR, microUSB
• Music player that supports AAC, eAAC + and MP3 audio formats
• Video player that supports H.263, MPEG4 and 3GPP formats and codecs
• Opening hours: during a call up to 4 hours, standby up to 216 hours
• Dimensions: 128.8h47.5h10.6 mm
• Weight: 241.4 g

Party Mobiado Professional 105GMT WHITE released a limited edition of 50 copies. Date and cost of new items are not yet known.

TouchTunes Announces Nationwide Availability of Wireless Broadband Service

TouchTunes, the largest out-of-home interactive entertainment network, has announced the nationwide availability of its Wireless Broadband Solution. The solution provides all of the benefits of a wired broadband connection, at very competitive rates, without the time consuming, complex installation process of many broadband services. TouchTunes is making the service available following a comprehensive, four-month beta testing program. On average, TouchTunes broadband connected jukeboxes earn 25% more than dial up jukeboxes.

“We focused on offering a more flexible and cost-effective way for TouchTunes digital jukebox operators to use broadband to connect to the TouchTunes network, and now we have it,” said Dan McAllister, senior vice president sales, TouchTunes. “The TouchTunes Wireless Broadband Solution provides exactly the value and flexibility our operators told us they want. Broadband is important because we know that TouchTunes digital jukeboxes with high-speed connections offer a great entertainment experience and generate more revenue.”

The Wireless Broadband Solution from TouchTunes is available across the U.S. for $10.45 a week with a two-year contract. Not only does the solution generate more revenue, but it also provides an enhanced entertainment experience for users. Additional TouchTunes Wireless Broadband advantages include:

• Easy installation with a USB wireless modem
• Real-time access to hundreds of thousands of songs so patrons can always find the music they want
• More capabilities for advertising and music promotions
• myTouchTunes enabled – myTouchTunes lets patrons play and share their personal playlists and helps create a base of loyal, music-loving customers
• TouchTunes PlayPorTT enabled - The PlayPorTT system provides multiple, portable, wireless touchscreens for music and game play
• Credit card transaction enabled
• Reduced service and maintenance costs with the Network Diagnostic System (NDS) - real-time email system alerts, remote tech support and enhanced diagnostics

Beginning in the second quarter, the TouchTunes Wireless Broadband high-speed connection may be shared with other manufacturers coin-op amusement equipment, provided the manufacturers comply with the wireless network provider’s guidelines and requirements.

With a network of more than 35,000 locations, TouchTunes has both the largest network of digital jukeboxes and the largest network of broadband-connected digital jukeboxes in North America.

“Our new Wireless Broadband Solution, with its great national coverage and low cost, will help us expand our broadband network even further and will help our operators grow their businesses,” said Steve Birrell, vice president sales, TouchTunes. “I’m excited to be able to offer this great solution as I take on my new role working with our entire operator community in addition to our large national accounts.”

TouchTunes is a leader in the interactive out-of-home (OOH) media market, providing music and games, as well as marketing capabilities, such as advertising and promotions. While TouchTunes has always offered operators both broadband and dialup options, wireless broadband will bring the benefits of high speed connectivity to those operators for whom it has not been a cost-effective option or has not been available.

Microsoft opens again Retail Stores

Now Microsoft is trying it again and hired David Porter as Corporate Vice President of Retail Stores.

Mr. David Porter joins Microsoft from DreamWorks Animation SKG, where he was head of worldwide product distribution.

Microsoft wants to create a better retail purchase experience for consumers worldwide through the development and opening of the company’s own retail stores. The purpose of opening these stores is to create deeper engagement with consumers and continue to learn firsthand about what they want and how they buy.

If Microsoft will be able to create successful Microsoft shops is difficult. The Apple retail Store success story is very hard to recreate for Microsoft. Microsoft definitely has enough products to fill a store, but they also rely heavily on retailers and other companies to sell their products.

AMEX DIGITAL unveiled the new SP-7 Digital Photo Frame with integrated photo printer

AMEX DIGITAL unveiled the new SP-7 Digital Photo Frame with integrated photo printer.
Soon you will have a complete computer inside a photo frame completely perverting the category. The basic specs include a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, a multicard reader, USB connectivity, integrated speakers, adjustable brightness, a mini remote and support for both audio and video files. Curiously enough, Amex doesn't even bother explaining what size prints this thing shoots out, where to find replacement paper and how to initiate printing.

Features

• Quality Photo Printer
• 7 inches 16:9 TFT color LCD
• Resolution 800 x 480
• Card Reader Type MS/MMC/SD/XD/CF
• File Formats Supported JPG/AVI/Mpeg1,2,4/MP3
• USB Host
• USB Device
• Slide Show
• Speakers
• Music & Video Playback
• Adjustable Brightness
• Remote Control
• Power Adapter

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 is now available for shipping

Lenovo's IdeaPad Y650 is now available for shipping, The 16-inch laptop's packing a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor and X4500 integrated graphics, 1366 x 768widescreen TFT LCD, up to 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320GB HDD, DVD burner, 6-cell battery, WiFi and Bluetooth. Base price is $1,3000, but we suggest you shell out the extra Benjamin and upgrade to the 2.53GHz processor and NVIDIA GeForce G105M 256MB graphics card.

Acer X960 communicator information

After Acer DX900 Communicator company plans to demonstrate a model of Acer X960 at MWC 2009. The device is made in monoblock form factor, has a 2.8-inch touch screen with a resolution of 640x480 pixels, 3.2 MP camera with flash, extra camera for video conferencing, modules, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS, the amount of internal memory, 256 MB, operational - 128 MB, there is a slot for memory cards format microSD. Samsung S3C 6410 processor runs at 533 MHz. Acer X960 Communicator supports the work in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE and UMTS / HSDPA.

Garmin-Asus announces Windows Mobile-based nuvifone M20

The device works under OS Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with support for GPS-navigation network to support 3G HSDPA, GSM, there are WiFi and Bluetooth.



The device has the 2.8-inch touch TFT display with a resolution of VGA (640x480 pixels), 3 MP camera, built-in microphone and speakers, 4 or 8 GB of internal memory. Nuvifone M20 also includes a program of Ciao!, LBS-application that allows users to receive relevant information about the whereabouts of their friends.

M20 will be presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Sony Ericsson W395 Walkman Slider Phone

Sony Ericsson putting youth at the forefront with the W395. Enjoy a full range of great music through special stereo speakers that boost your sounds or pump up the volume with the HPM-64 stereo headset with stereo widening for a great sound experience. The set includes W395 HPM-64 headphones and M2 memory card to 1 GB. Present Rlayer Walkman 2.0 with customizable equalizer and service TrackID, which allows to know the name of the song and artist name on the musical piece.

If music is not enough and photography is more your forte use the 2.0 megapixel camera for snapping shots and share them through your blog or via Bluetoothto friends.



The W395 Walkman Pump up the volume with the following features:

• Powerful built-in stereo speakers with high quality bass
• Stereo headset to turn your phone into a dedicated music player – be your own DJ
• True music machine with Walkman music player, TrackID™ and PlayNow
• TrackID - find the tracks you love easily
• PlayNow - download a full range of mobile entertainment
• Crystal clear 2.0” display – view your photos in all their glory
• Motion gaming support.

Available in selected markets from Q1 2009.

Samsung M7600 pictures

The device is made in monoblock form factor. Samsung M7600 has the 2.8-inch OLED touch screen, 3 MP camera with LED flash, GPS, Radio FM, media player, supports the work in 3G networks to support HSDPA, ICEpower audio amplifier company Bang & Olufse provides high-quality sound. In addition, a special annex for the DJ, you can create different sound effects.

LG BD370 Blu-ray Player in Japan

LG electronics Japan Ltd. will ship the company's BD370 Blu-ray player in Japan in the end of the month. This is the first time the S.Korean company enters the Japanese market with a Blu-ray product.

LG, which is expected to face strong competition by Sony and Panasonic in its debut in the Japanese market, plans to offer the new BD370 Blu-ray disc player at a very attractive price.

The BD370 appeared earlier this month at CES in Las Vegas. The player offers an array of content-on-demand options through alliances YouTube and other companies. The service allows consumers to streamWeb videos directly from the Internet to an LG Network Blu-ray Player for viewing on their television (without a personal computer).




The BD370 offers broadband connectivity and advanced audio capabilities with audio format decoding such as Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus and DTS-HD. It supports full HD 1080p Blu-ray disc playback with BD-Live and BonusView, and 1080p upscaling for standard DVD.

BD-R/RE, DVD video (NTSC/PAL), DVD±R, DVD-RW (video/VR mode), BD-ROM, DVD+RW (video mode), audio CD and CD-R/RW can be reproduced by the player, as well as AVCHD, DivX video and MP3/WMA audio files.

The player is also expected to retail in the U.S. in the second quarter of this year, followed by the BD390 model, which features a wireless home networking connectivity.

Gigabyte at CeBIT 2009

Gigabyte will showcase latest motherboards including a sneak peek of the first AMD platform DDR3 solution, the GA-MA790FXT-UD5P with support for the new AM3 processors, as well as demonstrations of the latest Intel Core i7 platform motherboards based on Intel's X58 chipset at CeBIT 2009.

Gigabyte has included its Durable 3 technology on their latest lineup of motherboards. The technology features double the amount of copper for the Power and Ground layers of the PCB.

To start things off, on display will be live demos of GIGABYTE's flagship X58 motherboard, the GA-EX58-EXTREME as well as the GA-EX58-UD4P, both designed for the Intel Core i7 processors and equipped with a host of new features including the new QPI interface, 3 channel DDR3 support, 3 Way SLI and CrossFireX support, Ultra Durable 3 technology and an extensive range of overclocking features. The GIGABYTE GA-EX58-EXTREME motherboard features the new GIGABYTE Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2, a fusion thermal solution that combines GIGABYTE?s proprietary screen cooling technology, external heat sink and liquid cooling with chipset water block to deliver high thermal performance.

Also on showcase will be the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P, delivering native support for DDR2 memory up to 1366+MHz. The GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P features the latest Ultra Durable 3 technology and GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced technology.


AMD Platform

On the AMD side, GIGABYTE presents the GA-MA790FXT-UD5P, their first AMD "Dragon Platform" qualified motherboard with next generation AMD AM3 Phenom II processors support. Supporting the new AMD AM3 socket, the GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P allows users to elevate their rig beyond the standard limits with support for support the highest performing ever 45nm AMD Phenom II processors featuring HyperTransport 3.0 technology. With an integrated DDR3 memory controller in the CPU, the GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P is able to reach memory speeds up to 1666+MHz (OC).

The GA-MA790FXT-UD5P delivers up to 10 SATA 2.0 device support, enabling GIGABYTE's Smart Backup technology which allows users to connect up to 4 SATA 2.0 devices for effortless hardware-based RAID data protection on-the-fly. The GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P also features Dual Gigabit LAN connections with Teaming, which allows 2 single connections to act as 1 single connection for twice the bandwidth.

Samsung Acme i8910 communicator information

The device is made in monoblock form factor. Data on technical characteristics of a little while. Presumably Acme i8910 is a Communicator, but on what OS it is not known. Perhaps we are talking about operating system Symbian, because the phone is a series of "i".

Phone has the great touch screen, 8 MP camera, 8 or 16 MB of memory, an interface optimized for the stylus and fingers, there are GPS, Wi-Fi, 3,5 mm jack for headphones. The Chamber Communicator, according to unconfirmed reports, supports HD-video output for which there is a HDMI-connector.

Samsung C6225 Smartphone with QWERTY-keyboard

The website of British online store Expansys has information on the smartphone Samsung C6625.

The device is likely a version of the model C6220, which is exclusively sold in the past year, the Italian operator TIM. Samsung C6625 is made in monoblock form factor and works under OS Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard.



Specifications Samsung C6625:

• Network: GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS / HSDPA (2100 MHz)
• Display: 2.6-inch with a resolution of 320x240 pixels
• Camera: 2 MP
• Radio: FM with RDS
• Communications: Bluetooth
• Navigation: A-GPS
• Memory: 100 MB built, slot for memory cards format microSDHC
• Opening times: in 420 minutes of talk time, standby 300 hours
• Dimensions: 113,3 x63x11, 6 mm
• Weight: 107,7 g

Samsung C6225 The cost is £ 249.99 (about $ 360).

Samsung launched its "App Store"

The company Samsung has launched its own store software for smartphones.

The catalog presents Samsung App Store applications for smartphones based on Symbian-based and Windows Mobile. At this time, the number of applications is on the mark in 1100. In the company plans to make Samsung App Store accessible to all regions, as long as it focuses only on the UK market.

It should be noted that the online shop Samsung will also be available to many products created within the framework of Samsung Mobile Innovator, which is provided by an independent developer to create their own applications for Symbian.

Concept iPhone 4G

Here is the concept iPhone 4G. The author gave the concept new titanium casing with the OLED-display, GPS, 3.2 MP camera, front camera for video, standard output for headphones, a replaceable battery, the possibility of video recording and 32 GB of memory. Despite the title, this concept does not support network 4G.




The thickness of the concept of the iPhone is only 9 mm.

Toshiba announced the communicator TG01

Company Toshiba announced the communicator TG01 in London, which is a very thin shell of 9.9 mm (for comparison, the thickness of iPhone 3G is 12 mm). Toshiba TG01 apparatus is made in monoblock form factor and is designed to run on Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system and user interface Tosh 3D GUI.



The second feature of the model is that it is built on a platform Snapdragon from Qualcomm. Toshiba TG01 will be the first commercial device based on the processor 1 GHz. Communicator Toshiba TG01 given large 4.1-inch display with a resolution 800h480 points, 3.2 MP camera, 512 MB of internal memory, slot for memory cards format microSDHC (up to 32 GB), supports cellular network 3G HSPA, Wi-Fi, GPS and A-GPS.



Custom corporate 3D-interface Tosh 3D focuses on one-hand, responds to gestures and shaking. With shaking, for example, you can answer the call and complete it. Instead of the accelerometer in the device Toshiba TG01 uses G-Sensor. There is support for Flash and DivX.

Acer smartphone picture

Acer smartphone photograph, which, presumably, will be presented at the MWC as a smartphone company Acer. On the technical characteristics of the unit so far unknown, except, the presence of a touch screen. Will work under the new Android platform or Windows Mobile, too, is not yet clear.

Information about LG Arena KM900

The first pictures of new mobile phone LG Arena KM900. The device designed to work in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE and UMTS / HSDPA. Phone is a new 3D-user interface, which is called S-Class, and it must be admitted, is very much like the interface Apple iPhone.

Technical specifications LG Arena KM900:

• Network: GSM / UMTS / HSDPA
• Display: 3-inch touch-sensitive, with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, 262K color display
• Camera: 5 MP, with the possibility of DVD-videos as
• Radio: FM
• Mobile TV
• Navigation: A-GPS
• Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Battery: 1000 mAh
• Opening hours: during a call up to 4 hours, standby up to 300 hours

Is expected that the sale of LG Arena KM900 will appear in March, while the need to provide phone MWC 2009 in Barcelona.

Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 Smartphone

The world leader in GPS-navigation company Garmin, and the company Asus plan to create a strategic alliance to develop and manufacture a joint line of mobile phones, with the advanced functions of satellite navigation in a series of nuvifone.

The first joint model will nuvifone G60, which should appear on sale in the first half of this year. Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 will be presented at the MWC.

Discover more
Discover more with the nüvifone G60. Based on Garmin's award-winning line of nüvi personal navigation devices, this touchscreen mobile phone combines communications and Internet connectivity with easy-to-use features designed to help you navigate your day.
Location based Life
With the nüvifone G60, you'll find navigation at the core of the device. Location information is included in email, SMS, photo sharing, social networking and more. So no matter where you are – or where you're going – you'll always have the information you need right at your fingertips.


The nüvifone G60 is ready to go with the same great features and user experience that have made Garmin the global leader in satellite navigation. Each nüvifone G60 comes standard with voice prompted turn-by-turn directions, onboard maps and millions of points of interest (POIs). And to make sure you have all the tools you need for life on the go, the nüvifone G60 integrates a quad-band GSM phone with 3.5G data connectivity, a Webkit-based Internet browser, personal messaging, Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth and Garmin's proven personal navigation functionality.

Connection

• Quad-band voice, tri-band data for anywhere, everywhere voice and high-speed wireless Internet
• Wi-Fi b/g with WPA encryption.
• Desktop web experience with full HTML browser
• Location-based applications, including real-time traffic information, gas prices, flight times, weather and more.

Communicate

• Geo-tagged SMS, email and photo sharing.
• Ciao! Location-based Social Networking platform that integrates compatible social networks into one easy-to-use interface
• Large screen with portrait and landscape view of each screen and virtual QWERTY keyboard on touchscreen

Navigate

• Award-winning Garmin navigation experience, with voice prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speaks street names.
• Optimized for pedestrian or automobile use with included car mount
• One-step navigation from contacts, email and local search results
• "Where am I?" safety feature displays your current address and nearest police, hospital and fuel services in one click
• Pedestrian mode for in-hand navigation