Motorola Vegas VE20 Photos Leaked from the FCC

Motorola Vegas VE20 has just hit the FCC hence the picture above. FCC seems to be a good dependable picture source for new Motorola handsets. This cell phone is another clamshell similar to the RAZR and the KRZR.

There are rumors according to which this Vegas phone will be released on Sprint's CDMA network. This phone won't be that expensive too. It's rather a mid range handset with very few spectacular features. It's supposed to have a 2 megapixel camera, microSD slot, touch sensitive keys, and that's about all we can figure out so far.

We'll just have to wait for the official Motorola announcement for prices and detailed specs.

Motorola V9x Phone On it's Way Soon

Here's a better Motorola RAZR like phone. The Motorola RAZR 2 V9x is an improved, better version of what we had so far when it comes to Motorola clamshell phones. Or is it the same old trick we've seen before? That's for you to decide in the future. This version is supposed to be launched by AT&T very soon according to rumors.

This quad-band will have HSDPA support, Bluetooth and GPS. You have the usual 2 megapixels camera, the microSD card slot and the USB port. Being a clamshell phone, this RAZR has two LCD screens but the external one has gotten bigger. You can follow GPS directions easily on the new screen.

The AT&T Navigator service is also rumored to be available from AT&T once the V9x is released. We're going to wait for the official release for prices and plans.

HTC NEON400 lands at FCC's door

For those looking for some CDMA action in combination with some cool TouchFLO wizardry, you might not have to wait long. HTC's NEON400, which looks to be the CDMA counterpart of the HTC Touch Dual, has come knockin' on FCC's door to undergo some pretty rigorous scrutiny before being let loose into the CDMA world. Except for the CDMA radio, nothing much looks to be changed on the inside with the same 400MHz processor, 2.6 inch touchscreen, 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a microSD slot all running on Windows Mobile 6.1. Let's hope it comes out unscathed and ready to roll!

LG Chocolate 3 from Verizon Wireless on July 14th

There, I said it all, the next Chocolate from LG, the third version is coming to Verizon Wireless on July 14th. What more do you need? Go start a line in front of a store or something! Oh, I get it, you don't exactly like Chocolate? Not the LG kind? Let's see what LG Chocolate 3 is all about.

The first striking difference is the clamshell design. The previous models were sliders. I personally hate sliders as I end up playing with them all day long, which is quite annoying. The Chocolate 3, or the VS8560 as close friends like to call it, will be priced at $129 after $50 rebate as long as you opt in for a 2 year agreement. If you want just a 1 year agreement, the price goes up to $199 after rebate while a contract free phone costs $299.

Here's what you get for that price:

• 1GB of internal memory,


• microSDHC support up to 8GB,


• 1.76" 176x220 pixel external display with navigation wheel,


• 2.2" internal QVGA display,


• 3.5mm headset jack,


• 2MP camera,


• tereo speakers,


• Bluetooth 2.1,


• integrated FM transmitter.

thanks Trent.

TNT Phone from Virgin Mobile

One would expect a product that's named TNT to offer some explosions. The only thing that's going to explode is your thrill about uncovering a brand new, cool phone. The TNT isn't that new and it isn't that cool either. What is it? It's just a phone. A plain phone which will let you speak as much as you want with your friends. And that's about all that this Virgin Mobile can do for you.

If the TNT looks familiar it's because it is made by Kyocera and it's similar to the their Adreno S2400. The TNT will be released by Virgin Mobile somewhere in August and it will cost about $19.99. Yes, it's that cheap.

For that price you get phone that can offer you a Bluetooth 1.2 experience. There's voice dialing, MMS messasging, speakerphone and WAP Internet browser.

S2400 offers Bluetooth 1.2 and voice dialing. You'll also find text and multimedia messaging, basic organizer features, a speakerphone, a WAP Internet browser, voice memos, a vibrate mode, and a 500-contact phone book.

If you are followed by the police and want to get a fast phone and new number well that's when this TNT will come in handy. Or if you're just visiting the US for a couple of weeks and you are in need of a cheap pay as you go alternative. Check a Virgin Mobile store for more details.

via Crave

Nokia 1508i CDMA 1900 PCS Phone FCC Approved

Nokia's new CDMA 1900 PCS Phone, the 1580i has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission or the FCC. The new 1508i CDMA 1900 PCS Phone has already been announced by Nokia and is a compact mobile device for CDMA network. Its features include a slim, lightweight candy bar design, easy key pad dialing, integrated stereo FM radio and high-speed data connectivity to the internet via cable.

The 1508i also comes in with text messaging, a built in speakerphone, up to three minutes of voice recording time and enough memory to store 500 phonebook contacts and 400 messages, the Nokia 1508i makes an ideal partner for staying in touch at play or at work. The Nokia 1508i is estimated to start shipping in the third quarter of 2008 in select CDMA markets.

via: press

Samsung U4 Digital Audio Player

Samsung's new digital audio player, the U4, has surfaced on a Korean Samung site. Not mush is known about the device except for what we can see on the pictures. As for its specifications, we are still in the dark and I guess we'd have to wait for further announcement by its manufacturer.

Based on the picture, we can surmise that the U4 does have a unique design for an audio player. It looks like a remote control with touch-based controls. It has a tiny display that could give users a hard time reading the small text.

via: yepp

Nokia 500 Auto Nav

Here's something we don't get to see everyday. Sure we have so many powerful navigation devices to count on when it comes to GPS navigation but why not try a Nokia navigation device like the Nokia 500 Auto Nav.

Here's what you will basically find on a Nokia 500 Auto Nav:

• 4.3 inch touch screen


• SD card slot


• loudspeaker


• microphone


• 3.5mm audio jack


• miniUSB port/charger connector


• built-in FM transmitter


• Bluetooth.

via talkaboutnseries

Run Android on Your Nokia N810

If you own a Nokia N810 internet tablet and you want to install Android on it, well that's really easy to do. All you have to do is download the file android.img.bz2 to your memory card. Make sure you also download and install the file android-installer.deb and restart your tablet.

After rebooting, you wil be able to run Android on your Nokia N810. Android can be found somewhere in the extras menu. It has been reported that touchscreen, browser and maps are all working flawlessly but just in case you end up hating the whole Android experience you can uninstall it and revert to the previous kernel from Nokia.

Just make sure you backed up all your previous work should anything go terribly wrong.

via MobileComputer

Samsung SGH-i200 Launched for Open Market

Here's another smartphone from Samsung. It's the SGH-i200 which some people have been waiting for more than 4 months as it was announced back in February. And if you want to have it you'll be able to get it without a contract for just 399 Euros or $626. That's quite a price for a phone that doesn't have a touchscreen, WiFi support or GPS. But let's see what it does have!

The SGH-i200 is a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone. It comes with triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 900/1800/1900 MHz and singleband UMTS/HSDPA at 2100 MHz. There's Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and A2DP. It has two cameras, one on the back, a 2 megapixels with face detection software and one on the front side, a VGA camera for video calls. The 2.3 inch regular screen has QVGA resolution and a light sensor. The SGH-i200 comes with Microsoft Office Mobile, Windows Live Messenger and ClearVue software installed.

OK folks, there's nothing to actually see here! Better invest your hard earned money in a better Samsung smartphone!

via theunwired

Sony Ericsson W595 Linda Gets Spotted

Remember how Sony Ericsson released a whole bunch of phones just a few weeks ago? Besides the C905, most of them were entry level to mid range phones with various extra features. It appears that Sony Ericsson is preparing for another released. The Sony Ericsson W595 Lind has just been seen around. By seen we mean leaked of course.

The W595 seems to be the successor of the W580. It is a slider phone with Walkman capabilities. It will have FM radio support, a Walkman 3 player and the A2 software platform. As a bonus you get the pre installed Google Maps and the 3D accelerometer.

The Linda will be launched somewhere in July, which means that possibly in just a few days you will get some more detailed feature and prices.

via BSE

Garmin 860 nuvi-The First Full Menu Speech Control for Portable Navigation Systems

How about asking someone for directions? Well, you can do so now with the release of Garmin's new nüvi 860 touted as the first portable navigation device with full menu speech recognition. In addition, the 860 nüvi comes in with other features ranging from safety camera alerts and emergency location assistance to hands free calling and photo navigation with Google Panoramio.

Garmin's nüvi 860 uses full menu speech control to make driving safer and easier. It's now possible to keep both hands on the wheel and tell the nüvi 860 what to do and where to go. Furthermore, with the speech control and a Bluetooth link to your phone the nüvi 860 makes calling even safer as it allows you to interact with your phone totally hands free.

Other features include a traffic receiver that can display up to the minute traffic information, a Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with compatible phones and boasts a bright, sunlight-readable 4.3-inch colour touch screen display.

via: press

HP Brings Compaq 6735b, 6535b Laptops to the Table

It's a pleasure talking about those new HP laptops especially as they keep coming in. Today we have the Puma based Compaq 6735b and 6535b models. These two business oriented laptops come with the AMD Puma platform and their basic setup will sell at $779. But let's look what else we're going to find inside.

The Compaq 6735b is a 15.4 inch laptop while the 6535b is a 14.1 notebook. Both of them will have similar configuration. As for processor you can choose between the AMD Turion X2, X2 Ultra, or Athlon X2. You will get the ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphic card and up to 8GB RAM, you know just in case your job is launching rockets from NASA and you have to occasionally do it from home. The hard drive is a little little at 160GB but you can replace the DVD burner with a second HDD. Although I would advise for getting yourself and external dependable hard drive and leave that DVD in place.

The LCDs are special too. They will play nicely in WXGA resolution. The 15 inch version will get WSXGA+ while the 14 inch version will get the WXGA+ resolution. Need more details? Check with HP for further customization, although it might not be available just yet.

via Engadget

Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer

If you miss those Polaroid moments which were so popular at a certain time, you should try the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer. It's a perfect solution for on the go pictures. Of course quality can't be asked
for. After all it's not a regular printer, but it will get the job done.

Connect your camera via PictBridge or any device via Bluetooth to this Polaroid Instant Mobile Printer and go printing. You wil get a 2 by 3 inch photo in about 2 minutes or so. You can take about 15 pictures on a fully charged battery and it costs $150. You will have to pay $10 for a 30 sheets pack and off you go printing.

There's no ink needed to print those pictures. This device uses a Zero Ink technology or ZINK. If you aren't familiar with it here's how it works. The paper has clear dye crystals embedded into it which is activated by heat. This is how images will be later formed in printers like the Polaroid PoGo. The paper includes a polymer at the exterior which will protect the images and give that traditional photo feeling.

The Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer is attractive for what it can do. It's a "look what I have" kind of gadget which could use more improvement for better picture quality. Try it while traveling if you have the chance to get your hands on one; it should be fun.

via Engadget

The Arc from Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile seems to be rather active lately. Not only did they launch their Totally Unlimited plans and pay as you go options, but they also managed to buy Helio out. And they aren't stopping there. They have launched the Arc, a very affordable entry level cell phone.

UTStarcom's Arc will retail for $49.99. It doesn't offer that much besides actual phone calls and messaging. You will have Bluetooth, a VGA camera, speakerphones and 2 displays to play with. If you need a smartphone looking like that, you'd have to look elsewhere. This is just a fast phone ready to be used and dumped afterwards. It's a good pay as you go alternative if you have just lost your primary cell phone.