March 2008 Archive

Samsung Unveils “MiniSkirt Season 2″ (SCH-C225/ SPH-C2005/ SPH-C2255) Handsets

March 17th, 2008

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Samsung unveils their “MiniSkirt Season 2″ (SCH-C225/ SPH-C2005/ SPH-C2255) phones. At just 10.9mm thick, they feature a “2-megapixel camera, GPS, Bluetooth, and dictionary.”

About the newly added features, these models supports the “Smile Shot” function which enables automatic shots of smiling faces. In addition a, vibrating touch key and SMS-related features are included

[via Akihabara]

Spy Shot: LG VX9700 Touchscreen Phone

March 17th, 2008

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PhoneArena gives us a first look at the LG VX9700, which sports a “3.2MP camera that uses a Schneider Kreuznach lens to provide higher quality pictures.”

On the left side of the phone is the microUSB port and on the right side is the microSDHC memory card slot. For text messaging, you can enter text by using T9 predictive, multi tap, or on-screen QWERTY

[via PhoneArena]

Softbank Unveils Transformer Phone 815T PB

March 16th, 2008

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Softbank has just unveiled the 815T PB, a Transformers-inspired clam shell phone that features a 3.2-megapixel camera, QVGA display, and foldable limbs.

Made for a new Japanese TV drama, this mobile phone can also be used as a toy since you can literally glue a a MECHA like kit to the back of the it and turn it into a Transformer lookalike

[via Akihabara]

LEGO-Touch Transforms Your iPhone into a Brick Factory

March 15th, 2008

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LEGO-Touch transforms your iPhone into a brick factory by allowing users to “build virtual LEGO creations using a large catalog of basic building blocks.” Click “more” to watch the video.

In addition to the basic block construction kit, Nicholas’ concept will let share your designs over the Internet. You can even create your own Mii-like avatar using those familiar LEGO block people. One of my favorite features is the ability to challenge your online friends to a LEGO “build-off”.

[via Technabob]

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Sprint Launches Green LG Rumor

March 15th, 2008

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Sprint has just launched a green version of the LG Rumor. This multimedia phone sports a 1.3-megapixel camera, full QWERTY keypad, music player, 16MB built-in memory, microSD card slot, and Bluetooth connectivity. Available now at all retail locations, priced at $49.99 with 2-year service agreement and after rebates.

Nokia N95 Clone is a Radio

March 14th, 2008

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It might look like the Nokia N95, but you definitely won’t find games, a camera, or video playback capabilities on this knockoff, which is essentially a radio.

It’s just what you’ve been waiting for — a Nokia N95 running Windows Mobile. It looks like the rumors were true after all! What’s that? This is not a real phone? It’s just an FM radio with a sticker on the screen? Oh bother

[via engadget]

Hello Kitty Cell Phone Charger

March 14th, 2008

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For those who just can’t get enough of Hello Kitty and want to bring the lovable character to their cell phone, check out this charger. It’s compatible with all phone that have a USB port.

Now a little indication to all the Hello Kitty fans eager to get one ASAP, this charger is sold with japanese cellphones type batteries, FOMA or AU…but hope is not lost since the makers had the good idea to add a Mini USB plug, as a result you’ll be able to recharge any USB device such as MP3 players for example

[via AkihabaraNews]

Alltel to Get LG Glimmer Touchscreen Phone

March 13th, 2008

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Alltel has announced the availability of the LG Glimmer, a touchscreen slider phone that features a 2.0-megapixel camera, 2.8-inch display, 128MB of internal memory, and a microSD card slot. Available now, priced at $249.00 with 2-year service agreement and after $100 rebate.

The LG Glimmer is loaded with a 2 MP camera with video capabilities, an MP3 player with customizable equalizer, an expandable memory slot and is GPS capable. This slick phone is rich with several of Alltel’s Axcess applications including Alltel Navigation, Axcess Search, CityID and Axcess TV

iPhone Meets MixMeister Scratch

March 13th, 2008

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If you’ve always wanted to turn your iPhone into a turntable, then MixMeister Scratch is just the program for you. This “rudimentary scratch app that comes with a set of funky fresh samples and will also work with any music already loaded .” Click “more” to watch the video demonstration.

Among the items on the miles-long list of things made better (or at least more interesting) with a capacitive touchscreen, virtual vinyl scratching and beat juggling has to be somewhere on there

[via EngadgetMobile]

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