Meizu shrinks Mini further
Meizu seems to be on a miniaturizing spree, and being not content with the Meizu Mini, the company has outdone themselves with the Meizu M6se. Being slim is the main priority for the M6se, and this device measures a mere 0.5mm thicker than the nano despite packing in a 2.4″ QVGA display, an FM tuner, and video and audio playback - features that the nano lacks until today. Even the M6se’s capacity has been boosted to 8GB - double the amount found in the previous top model. It remains to be seen whether the Meizu M6se will be able to match the nano’s price though considering the extra features. Expect to see the M6se hit the U.S. this August.
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Let’s see, the cellphone has gone on from being a portable house phone to include all sorts of functions such as a digital camera, a video camera, a voice recorder, an FM radio, an MP3 player, a GPS navigation system - what next? Apparently Nokia has just filed a patent for a lighting detector system that will be used in cellphones. This system works by using the radio frequency receivers inside handsets to detect radio waves emitted by lightning, where the phone’s software will then alert users of imminent strikes. Sounds neat and yet wacky at the same time, but it definitely isn’t as useful as a digital camera function.
Prime View International (PVI) has recently lifted the curtain on the first flexible active matrix (AM) electrophoretic display in the world. Currently models undergoing the scrutiny of the public eye are 1.9″, 6″, and 9.7″ AM electrophoretic displays. Based on PVI’s proprietary MagicMirror Reflective Technology and the EPLaR process, you get a high quality product that has already found its way in commercialized products, especially e-readers as well as laptop sub-panels. Looks like thin is not the only thing that’s in, it must be flexible as well. It is the consumer who wins in the end, but I’m still waiting for a decent display in portable devices that works great even under direct sunlight without reverting back to those monochrome cellphone screens of yore.
Word has it that NTT DoCoMo has developed a new cellphone that targets doctors and nurses who are constantly on the go, with the handset carrying medical records database that will come in useful whenever they’re treating patients who are not within vicinity of the hospital. Data is viewed using the DoCoMo FOMA 3G-enabled cellphone, giving instant access to patients’ hospital records. Sounds like a neat idea, and this will definitely save lives during emergencies. I wonder when will healthcare professionals in other countries gain the same privilege?
MedSignals is a portable pill box that beeps whenever it is time to pop your medication, and it is smart enough to record the time and frequency of the lid openings across all four of its drug bins. Invented by Lifetechniques, the MedSignals is seated within a cradle that is hooked up to a telephone and electrical line, programmed to call a toll-free number on a daily basis in order to upload its information. Great for those who are forgetful when it comes to their meds, and hopefully the MedSignal will see action when it is released this July at a yet undisclosed price.
Sony has taken its expertise in in-car entertainment and transferred that knowledge into developing a range of marine CD players, giving seafarers the same high standard in audio when on land. This new range have been specially constructed from ground up to withstand the rigors of sea travel, featuring UV-resistant paint, a special circuit board coating, and the ability to be mounted at any angle up to 45º. The CDX-GT10 comes with a detachable faceplate, while the CDX-R35M features a CD changer control and Motion Blade. Last but certainly not least, the CDX-HR70MW boasts a 100% splash proof front panel, complete with UV- and salt-resistant paint.
Digital Cowboy from Japan has unveiled the CA-K7, a portable karaoke machine that displays lyrics while featuring an integrated microphone, a slot for an external microphone for those duets, and built-in vocal modulation. You can now belt out your favorite tunes without choking up at the difficult parts with lyrics dancing across its display. In addition, the CA-K7 comes with 1GB of internal memory, an integrated FM tuner, and support for MP3, WMA, and OGG file formats. To share the karaoke love with family and friends, why not plug in the CA-K7 into any TV or home audio system?