Geekie Gadgets

Samsung Wave S8500 – The First Bada OS Phone

by phoebz on 22/02/10 at 12:31 pm

Do you know anything about Bada OS? Have you heard about it? If not, then here’s a bit of info: Bada OS is a mobile operating system that is being developed by Samsung Electronics for its smartphones. This was first introduced last November 10, 2009 and according to Korea Herald, this OS is set to challenge Google’s Android phone platform.

However, the phone handsets which will be based on this OS are expected to be displayed early in the first half of 2010. So, if you are excited about trying this new mobile operating system, then you better watch out for the release of the first Bada-based phone on April 2010 – the Samsung Wave S8500.

One of Mobile World Congress’ first smartphones which is expected to debut early this year is the new Wave 8500 from Samsung. It’s the first to ship not only with a Bada OS but also with Bluetooth 3.0. It’s full-packed with other great features such as 802.11n WiFi, TouchWiz 3.0, and 3.3-inch Super AMOLED display. As for the internal, it boasts a 5 megapixel camera, aGPS, 2GB or 8GB of internal memory, 1GHz processor, multi-codec support for DivX, XviD, MP3 and WMV, micro-SD expansion slot, and support for virtual 5.1 surround sound and 720p recording/decoding.

There is really a lot to look forward to in this first Bada OS phone. Unfortunately, there’s still no word about pricing so you won’t be able to compare it to other mobile phones just yet. But for now, you can always check other Samsung Smartphone at Amazon to see more options.

What’s with the XPAL Solar Egg?

by phoebz on 20/02/10 at 12:36 pm

MP3 players and digital cameras are few must-haves for travelers like you. It’s quite boring if you go on a long distance travel without any song to listen to, right? Much more if you don’t have a digital camera to capture those once in a lifetime moments like when you go and visit Paris or Rome.

But there is nothing more frustrating if you do have these two electronic gadgets with you, yet they can’t be used because they’re out of battery. What a misfortune, especially if you’re still far from the next stopover to have them recharged. Good thing XPAL, a company that specializes in rechargeable power packs, has come up with a solution for travelers like you. They call it the Solar Egg.

The XPAL Solar Egg is an innovative solar powered gadget that can be recharged in just four hours of indirect sunlight. Simply expose it to medium level of natural light, and it will recharge using magic SunBoost solar conversion technology. This technology is specifically developed from The Netherlands, through a company called Intivation. It is very much effective at charging the internal 500mAh battery of the Solar Egg at over 90% in capacity in a span of four hours.

Now, how can this be useful to your electronic gadgets? Well, since it can detect a wide range of devices such as your MP3 player and digital camera, it will provide them with the appropriate level of power for charging. See, no need to wait for the next stopover. With the Solar Egg, you can travel continuously while charging your electronic gadgets.

This solar powered gadget will be shipped next month in selected regions. For now, you might want to check out other solar mobile charger at Amazon.

Wow! Samsung Chips to Bring HD Image Sensors to Slimmer, Smarter Mobiles

by phoebz on 19/02/10 at 12:15 pm

Tired of your camera phone’s unreliable video recording feature? Then, better find something that will allow you to capture videos at up to 15 frames per second. Perhaps, you’re already thinking about getting a video camera at that, but then again you’re having second thoughts because you still want the other features of your camera phone intact. Worry no more because Samsung, one of the leading manufacturers of electronic gadgets worldwide, has come up with a solution for video enthusiasts like you. And that is to bring HD image sensors to slimmer, smarter mobiles.

Samsung’s low-key releases include the S5K4E2 and S5K5CA CMOS image sensors. Although both have reliable video capabilities, they differ in the quality of video that they produce. The former is a 5 megapixel chip that uses Enhanced Energy Steering technology from Samsung itself while the latter only boasts a 3 megapixel chip that has a video capture capability which is not too shabby. But in spite of this difference, either of the two will be a lot better from your existing camera phone. For sure, once these chips are out later this year, you’ll be saying goodbye to your old phone.

Well, actually, even as early as now, you can already say goodbye to your old camera phone and say hello to these Samsung camera phones at Amazon.com. They are also very reliable in terms of video capture. Whether you want a 1.2 megapixels camera, 2 megapixels, or 5 megapixels at that, you sure have lots of options. So, get one now!

Acer Neotouch

by lyn_l on 19/02/10 at 6:12 am

Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular these days and Acer is among the youngest players in the industry. Just recently, this company has just introduced an amazing handheld device called Neotouch. This Smartphone is jam-packed with a plethora of features and is designed to deliver satisfying performance. It comes with 3.8” high-definition screen where you can watch videos and built-in 3.5mm audio jack which allows you to listen to your favorite tunes. Despite being lightweight (130g), this compact phone is equipped with powerful 1GHz processor, high-speed 3G+ connectivity, and integrated Wi-Fi.

What would make you love this handset even more is that it comes with easy-to-use virtual keyboard. It also features 5MP Autofocus camera with LED flash so you can take images with excellent quality. Through this, you can also record quality live videos. For businessmen, Neotouch is ideal as it offers comprehensive set of productivity applications such as Mobile Internet, Mail, MS Office, and others. It also allows you to connect with your loved ones so easily via email, windows live messenger, voice calls, and text messages.

Acer Neotouch can also be of great help to drivers as it is outfitted with assisted GPS where you can access Google Maps complete with street view, latitude, traffic, and POI search. If you own other Acer devices such as notebook, the bonus for you is that you can take advantage of wireless and web-based synchronization, letting you manage your contact and calendar and transfer videos and photos to other Acer devices. You can easily navigate this amazing gadget using your fingers or the stylus that comes with the product.

Acer Liquid E

by jrjuan on 18/02/10 at 12:00 pm

If you’ve followed the smartphones that Acer has released (if you’re that much of a fanboy), then you might feel that this Android wearing smartphone is familiar. The Acer Liquid E is an upgrade to the Liquid A1 that was offered to the high-end market.

The “significant” upgrade was the Android 2.1  operating system from the previous 1.6 version. The new system has an improved web browser and dynamic wallpapers such as that in the Nexus One. Aside from that, the phone also features multi-tasking that allows easy switching from application to application without quitting what you’re currently doing. Social networking applications were also embedded in the system so connecting with friends or uploading photos and videos is an easy task.

The system is powered by a Qualcomm 8250 728MHz processor with 500mb ROM and 256mb RAM. This combination of memory and processing power delivers the fluidity that users will experience in navigating throughout the phone. A 5-megapixel camera with autofocus allows high quality images and videos, but the lack of flash would make the camera totally crippled when there is no sufficient lighting. WiFi, bluetooth 2.0, and 7.2Mbps data transfer speed via 3G network allows ultimate connectivity while on the go. The 3.5″ capacitive touch screen provides clear and vivid images and enough viewing area to enjoy pictures, videos or accommodate your big fingers when texting.

Critics say that the Liquid E is not really an upgrade but more of an improvement or enhancement of the A1. Still, the Liquid E is an excellent smartphone for you.

No pricing or availability info were released but it will come in Red, Black, and White.