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HTC Touch Diamond - iPhone killer?

June 27th 2008 23:45
HTC Touch Diamond


The success of Apple's iPhone has spawned a batch of touch-screen smart phone competitors but none have managed to come close in terms of both form and function - until now.

The HTC Touch Diamond, "a new benchmark for phone sophistication," is a brilliant touch-screen phone by Taiwanese manufacturer HTC featuring a 2.8" touch screen housed in brushed steel and faceted edges. The vibrant TouchFLO 3D user interface responds well to finger gestures when scrolling through a menu which includes contacts, web browser, and launching media and is powered by a 3D graphics processor which can vividly display crystal clear photos and artwork.


HTC Touch Diamond

HTC Touch Diamond dimensions


Other highlights includes: HTC Weather (providing a constant view of weather at home and abroad), HSDPA internet connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera, 4GB of memory and integrated GPS.

Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1, all these features are packed into a sleek and elegant design which measures just 102 x 51 x 11.5mm and weighs 110g, putting it amongst the most compact PocketPCs on the market today.


HTC Touch Diamond with hot model
Killer combo: the HTC Touch Diamond with PR model


As an overall package, the HTC Touch Diamond is really hard to beat so unless you hell-bent on being one of the first to own a Apple iPhone 3G when it is released worldwide on July 11, you really should also consider the HTC Touch Diamond and see which one really is the best for you.

The HTC Touch Diamond will be available in Australia from the end of July/early August exclusively through Telstra, with a recommended retail price of AU$999, or at no upfront cost on an $80 Telstra phone plan for 24 months.[htc.com]
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Sony Ericsson C905


Sony Ericsson has unveiled a new mobile phone with a whopping 8.1 megapixel camera!

The Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot will become the flagship handset of the SE range and its most advanced camera phone yet. The biggest talking point is the 8.1 megapixel camera with xenon flash, which allows crystal clear images courtesy of the phone's face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabiliser functions.

Sony Ericsson C905


You could even say that the SE C905 is essentially a digital camera with a phone rather than the other way around! Obviously, an 8.1 megapixel camera requires quite a large storage space for images and the C905 doesn't disappoint with a 2GB Memory Stick Micro included in the package.

There are a number of ways you can view the images taken with the C905 - the phone itself on its large 2.4" screen, on the PC via USB-transfer or send wirelessly to TV via Wi-Fi.

Sony Ericsson C905 Cybershot


The SE C905 also comes equipped with GPS for geo-tagging of photos and navigation support, music and media player, while battery life offers up to 9 hrs of talk time and 380 hrs of standby time.

The colours available are: Night Black, Ice Silver, and Copper Gold. Australian release is scheduled for later this year.[sonyericsson.com]

Sony Ericsson C905


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All new Apple iPhone 3G

June 10th 2008 08:20
Apple iPhone 3G


The much awaited iPhone 2.0 is thinner, cheaper and much faster version of the original and will hit Australian stores on July 11.

The new generation iPhone runs on the 3G network and provides users with fast access to the Internet and email over cellular networks around the world thus you can surf the web, download email, get directions, and watch video even during a call.

Apple iPhone 3G


Other new features include Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support which allows business users to connect their iPhones to corporate resources with Cisco IPSec VPN and wireless network services with WPA2 Enterprise and 802.1X authentication. Together with iWork which supports Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, viewing email have never been easier. There is also GPS and maps on iPhone 3G which lets you find your location via GPS or by triangulating your position using Wi-Fi.

The iPhone 3G is slightly thinner than its predecessor at 12.3mm but still receives an improved battery life with up to 5 hours talk time and standby time of up to 300 hours. While it retains the 2 mega-pixel camera and 8GB or 16GB capacities, the 16GB version is now available in either black or white.

Apple iPhone 3G colors


The base model 3G iPhone (8GB) will retail for US$199 (AUD$210) while the 16GB model will retail for US$299 (AUD$314).

Full Apple iPhone 3G specs here.

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Samsung U800 Soul b

June 2nd 2008 23:38
Samsung U800 Soul b


Samsung Electronics has unveiled the U800 Soul b, a bar type handset to supplement the rest of the 'Soul' range of mobile phones


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Samsung F480 - TouchWiz - Tocco

May 24th 2008 00:02
Samsung F480 TouchWiz Tocco


The newest touchscreen mobile phone from Samsung will be known as the F480, TouchWiz or Tocco depending on the region where the phone is released - no word from Samsung Australia on what it will be called over here


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Apple iPhone


The highly anticipated Australian launch of the much-hyped Apple iPhone has gathered some extra momentum in the past week or two with Vodafone and Optus releasing statements that they will be carriers for the popular mobile phone


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The new Nokia 6600 fold

April 29th 2008 07:34
Nokia 6600 Fold


Nokia has unveiled a trio of new phones - Nokia 6600 fold, Nokia 6600 slide and Nokia 3600 slide - with a unique blend of elegant looks, functionality and craftsmanship


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The “Crab like” USB 2.0 Hub

April 27th 2008 00:07
Plug N play away.


crab usb hub
Moving forward instead of sideways

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Tag Heuer Meridiist


Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer's Meridiist will be the name of choice for their first foray into the world of mobile telecommunication devices


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The Fujitsu 705i G3 Mobile


fujitsu 705i mobile
The Fujitsu 705i in dry dock

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HYmini Wind Charger

April 7th 2008 03:38
The power in the air

HYmini wind charger
Available in a variety of colours

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Freeloader - The solar powered Charger


freeloader solar charger
Freeloader solar charger available to buy

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LG WatchPhone Beaming Soon

March 10th 2008 02:26
LG WatchPhone Beaming Soon

LG watchphone
The LG Watchphone - Image courtesy of Aving.net

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Introducing the Gravity Light

February 20th 2008 00:05
Greener Gadgets Conference


Bamboo Kinetic Phone greenergadgets
The Bamboo Kinetic Phone - Crazy but interesting

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