Samsung Blackjack 2 Hands-On
Being long-time Blackjack users (read our Blackjack review), we had to play with the BlackJack 2. Let me tell you that it is a sexy phone. Samsung evolved its previous thin design by making it look classier, thanks to a new coating. I especially like the red version, which shows the new surface a lot better. The back of that version feels like a faux-leather, which is nice, I thought.
Among the other physical improvements, one can find a better QWERTY keyboard and a scroll wheel that replaces the jog on the right side of the original Blackjack. The phone feels fast and Windows Mobile 6 looks better in everyway compared to its predecessor. Inside, a GPS will come handy when used with Google Maps.
If you’re a Windows Mobile fanatic, you should check the iMate 9502, 8502 and i-mate’s plan to create a “Foleo-like” display/keyboard combo.
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Epson has just introduced its all-in-one LCD touchscreen display that comes with an integrated cover and touch panel. There will be 3.1″ and 7″ variations boasting WVGA resolution as well as Epson’s trademark Photo Fine Vistarich technology that makes it possible to view the screens even at extreme angles. No idea on when this new LCD touchscreen technology will make it to consumer electronics, but sooner would be much better than later for obvious reasons. Touch is the way of the future, hopefully newer devices will introduce even greater functionality.
I’m not too sure what you’d want to do with a 32″ plasma TV since at that size there really isn’t any obvious advantage over LCD technology, but LG has gone ahead and released its 32PC5RV 32″ plasma TV in Brazil this month, to be followed by a worldwide roll-out to 27 countries by November. Touted to be the smallest and slimmest plasma TV available, the 32PC5RV comes with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and an amazing response time of 0.001ms. That’s really fast - great for action movie buffs as well as those who live and breathe sports programs.
Barbie has brought along her eclectic pink color to an iPod docking station known as BAR710. Not only do you get audio pumping out from its eye-gouging pink speakers, the BAR710 also comes with a digital clock function and a 4-digit LCD readout display. Audiophiles are highly recommended to avoid this at all costs since you would probably get puny sound, but little Rachel would definitely love it, inviting Ken over for a little tea party with romantic music playing in the background.
No, the company isn’t planning to integrate some audio system into your car’s steering wheels, instead it hopes to incorporate its own finger vein authentication system that has already made its way to computers and ATMs. This system works on the principle where every finger has a unique vein configuration that can be read by near-Infrared light along with image sensors. This helps keep your car secure, and allows you to customize the various vehicle settings such as air conditioning, chair position and radio station presets simply by referring to the profile based on your veins. Guess the whole vehicle will need to be electronically advanced in order to remember those different driver profiles, so the majority of vehicles with manually-operated seats and air conditioning systems won’t be able to benefit from this.
Here’s more on the Sonos ZoneBridge BR100 - this device makes it a cinch to set up and extend an all-wireless Sonos Digital Music System. It will deliver several key benefits, where the first of these is the ability to activate SonosNet that enables wireless music distribution through a home once it is connected to a router by placing Sonos ZonePlayers anywhere in your abode. Secondly, the BR-100 can extend the range of SonosNet as long as you place one between the remote music zone and the rest of the Sonos system. You can even control it from the palm of your hand via the Sonos Controller, giving you plug-and-play access to virtually millions of songs ranging from online music and radio services to your personal downloaded MP3 collection. Pick up the versatile Sonos ZoneBridge BR-100 for $99 today.
The Philips Mobile Clinical Assistant is yet another tablet device that targets the healthcare industry, especially hospitals. Intel’s Digital Health Group is responsible for the design, and the Cliniscape Mobile Clinic Assistant comes with a 10.4″ touchscreen display, a barcode scanner, a 2 megapixel camera, RFID and Bluetooth connectivity, 802.11n for fast wireless surfing, 1GB RAM and a 60GB hard drive - all powered by a custom installation of Vista Business with an Intel Core Solo processor keeping everything running just fine. All Cliniscapes are contained in a sealed “medical-grade” enclosure that can be wiped clean with disinfectant and withstand a 1 meter drop. It can even be docked to a base station that turns the Cliniscape into a desktop with even more connectivity options. No word on pricing, but Philips is targeting a Spring 2008 release before the first robin appears.
The Symbian Smartphone Show in London showcased the Samsung SGH-i450, making it the newest HSDPA-enabled handset to be released from the Korean electronics giant. The SGH-i450 is a piece of engineering beauty as it boasts an attractive dual-slider design. Being a full fledged music player, you get features such as a metallic speaker, a 2.4″ LCD screen, 35MB of onboard memory, a Mini SD memory card slot, a 2 megapixel camera and a VGA cam for video calls. The touch navigation half-wheel and a dedicated music interface is sure to please all portable music fans. The i450 is powered by Symbian OS v9.2 and S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1, and will be available in Europe later this month at a yet undisclosed price.
Acer has started to sell its new P243W widescreen LCD monitor for approximately $457, making 24″ LCD displays all the more affordable. Unfortunately, the Taiwanese launch will see limited availability with only a thousand of these up for sale. Features include DVI-D, D-sub and HDMI connections, a native resolution of 1920×1200, a brightness of 400 nits, and a dynamic contrast of 3,000:1. In addition to the P243W, Acer plans to release a couple of 19″ LCD monitors (P191W and P193W) that boast a dynamic contrast of 2,000:1, a 20″ LCD monitor (P201W), and two 22″ LCD monitors (P221W and P223W). Those shopping for LCD monitors these days are definitely spoilt for choice as the difference between one and the other is but a fine line.
The RV2Internet iAntenna Wireless Modem helps keep you hooked up to the Internet no matter where you are, boasting a high power WiFi radio that is placed within a weatherproof dome which is secured to the RV roof exterior. You can even mount it on the dash thanks to its exclusive LinkGauge technology, with the ability to provide clear WiFi hotspot detection. Installation is virtually dummy-proof, since the iAntenna does not require any software for a PC connection, while its built-in software accommodates multiple computers and wireless router uplinks. The RV2Internet iAntenna Wireless Modem is endowed with a WiFi signal five times stronger than a typical laptop computer, while its roof-mount design receives quadruple the networks when pitted against standard wireless solutions.
