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So, the Amazon “Kindle Fire” tablet is now reality and I believe it will be a big seller. At $199 it is within shouting distance of that “no brainer” gadget purchase price. Best of all, for us consumers, Amazon is forcing the rest of the tablet market to prove their value and “reason for being”. […]
Kindle Fire – A Tablet for the Masses? Read More
In my last travel article I bemoaned the fact that the single convergence device was still not a reality. Is this one step closer? Panasonic along with Japanese provider Softbank has just announced the 101P in Japan ( due post November ). Using the 13.2 CMOS Lumix sensor found in their point and shoot cameras, and packing a
Panasonic Lumix Phone 101P – Phone+Camera=Convergence? Read More
Toshiba has announced the new 7″ entry into their Thrive tablet family. The Thrive 7″ tablet has an AutoBrite LED-backlit multi-touch display with 1280X800 resolution. It’s powered by the NVIDIA® Tegra™2 Dual Core Mobile Processor, and it will run Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). You can see the dimensions on the above photo; the Thrive 7″ weighs less than
New 7″ Android Thrive Tablet from Toshiba Read More
After months of rumors, blurry pictures of prototype cases (or someone’s old loafer) it appears that Apple is going to introduce a new iPhone model and I see little reason for all this excitement. Okay, give me a few minutes before you grab your torches and pitchforks. The iPhone is a fine smartphone. It has
The New iPhone is Coming; the New iPhone is Coming…Who Cares? Read More
I’m a big fan of the iPhone’s camera. All things considered, it takes really good shots. But I’m all for making it even better, so I was happy to take a look at the Wide & Macro Lens Set from Focalprice when they offered to send one for review.
Focalprice Wide & Macro Lens Set for iPhone Review Read More
Everybody has read about the technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We know that it runs the latest version of Android, so it will have access to the world of Android applications. We know we can connect to the world via cellular systems, WiFi, and Bluetooth – and navigate the world with GPS.
Bring Art to Your Photography with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Read More
Dear Gadget Diary, Happy first day of Fall! Things have really cooled off here and the leaves are even starting to change a little. I have had the GardenWatchCam snapping pictures of my woods line for at least a week now. I’m looking forward to the time lapse video I’m going to see once the
Julie’s Gadget Diary 09-23-11 Read More
Martin Drashkov has taken it on himself to hack himself a 23″ Android Tablet 🙂 Costing him around $600 with off the shelf components “devices like this will make simultaneous use by two users a practicality and will let users more fully immerse themselves in apps and games ” Won’t fit in your pocket or gadget bag though and Swypes
23″ Android Megapad – it’s HUGE! Read More
In 1992 Nintendo won a lawsuit against Atari and was able to lock-out third-party software vendors from providing games for its gaming systems unless they purchased a key (license). Since then the Holy Grail of gaming, smartphone and now computer system companies was to bring to market systems where they had control of every third-party
Technology Ecosystems – Good for Profits, Bad for Consumers Read More
About a year and a half ago Steve Jobs introduced the iPad and declared that we were now in the “Post PC Era”. I purchased an iPad, then I bought an Asus eee Transformer (with dock) and finally bought an HP TouchPad. They all do about the same things with various strengths and weaknesses; overall
Post PC? It Looks More Like the Post TV Era Read More
Archos will begin selling their 35 Smart Home Phone with Android at the end of September. This DECT phone will be compatible with any ADSL box or phone line. You’ll be able to share your contacts, MP3 ringtones, and caller photo displays on your Android mobile smartphone with this Android home phone. The 35 Smart
You’ve Got a Smartphone in Your Pocket, Why Not Have One at Home? Read More
As most of us Android users already know, Amazon.com has been running a free Android app every day for the last several months. As you might expect, these run the gamut from ‘must have’ to ‘huh?’ with an added game show element that you never know what is coming up in the future. GetJar.com is
GetJar.com for Android – Free Apps Every Day Read More
MobileFun brings us a this super cute Android Bluetooth 3.0 speaker for your car or desk. It’s small but still packs 2W of sound. The Android’s head doubles as a control to let you change tracks with a twist or pause with a push. It also has a built in microphone for hands-free calls. The
Show your Android pride with this Bluetooth speakerphone Read More
Are you tired of buying an app or a game only to find you don’t like it at all or you tire of it quickly? Wish you had a way to try it before you buy it, even for apps that don’t have a free version? Do you have an Android device? If you answered
AppScribe Premium Subscription Service for Android Read More
Jabra has a new Bluetooth product in their sports portfolio. The Jabra SPORT Bluetooth earphones let you listen to music and make phone calls. They fit securely on your ears while you exercise, and they meet US Military standards for protection against dust, rain, and shock. Powerful speakers produce high-quality sound, and the wind-noise protection
Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Earphones Combines Fitness, Fun, and Function Read More
With PowerDVD Mobile v3.0 on your Android tablet (running Android 3.0 and above) and PowerDVD on your Windows PC, you can seamlessly connect and easily share, play and download media. You can access your PC’s multimedia content from the tablet or stream content from the PC to the tablet. Use your tablet to playback your favorite
PowerDVD Mobile v3.0 – Total Entertainment for Android Tablets Read More
My husband is a great guy with only one tiny flaw – he can’t remember more than three things on a list. So if I ask him to go to the store and pick up eggs, milk, cheese, and bread, I’ll only get 3 of them or I’ll get a call asking what he was
Grocery Gadget is More than a Grocery List Read More
The forthcoming Amazon tablet is now officially leaked thanks to MG Siegler’s (TechCrunch) hand’s-on look at the device. It’s going to be a 7-inch color touch-screen with no physical buttons running Android…well, sort of. Amazon has elected to use a version of Android prior to 2.2 (Most new Android-based tablets are running 3.2 or the
Amazon’s New Kindle Tablet – An iPad for the Rest of Us? Read More
Lately, most of the tablet talk has centered on HP and the TouchPad/webOS soap opera. The drama continued today when various tech news outlets reported that HP may be making as many as 1,000,000 more TouchPads to fulfill commitments with their supply-side vendors. At an estimated loss of almost $200 per unit I’ve got to
Samsung Galaxy Note – Boldly Going Where Tablets Were Meant To Go Read More
I love my Droid X, with its 4.3 inch screen. I initially worried it would be too big, but quickly acclimated myself to the size. When I had the opportunity to use an iPhone 4 for two weeks, I could not get over how tiny the screen was, I had made the transition to large
Samsung Galaxy Note: How big is too big? Read More