http://www.gadgetbb.com Just another Gadget News Weblog Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:09:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Western Digital has a brand new hard drive for the masses - the 2.5" Scorpio Blue that targets laptops. It measures a mere 9.5mm high and holds a whopping 500GB of data, which means it won't run out of space anytime soon if you're an average user. This $220 device ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/western-digital-scorpio-blue/ Here's more information about the upcoming BlackBerry Javelin from RIM. This device is targeted to replace the Curve, although it does seem to fall short in certain areas while making up ground in others. There is no 3G connectivity to begin with, so you'll have to be content with EDGE ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/rim-blackberry-javelin-peek/ Takara Tomy has released a brand new radio controlled helicopter known as the QFO, and from the looks of it, I seriously wonder how it is able to take off and hit the skies. The remote control itself is pretty cool looking and could possibly be mistaken as some sort ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/takara-tomy-qfo/ Sony's ZS-S4iP is the latest boombox that caters to both iPod and iPhone models, and it doesn't offer anything groundbreaking despite being functional. It comes with a tray that opens up, enabling users to insert their iPod/iPhone which also keeps those devices juiced when docked. Features include :- AM/FM tuner ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/sony-zs-s4ip-boombox/ Folks who own the iPhone 3G will be able to wake up to the 2.1 update that could help those who are suffering from poor 3G reception. For folks who have already upgraded, kindly leave a comment on your new user experience - is there a change (for better or ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/iphone-3g-21-update-now-available/ The Ohm device targets cyclists, relying on magnets and a dynamo to store up power which can be used to juice up your portable electronics including cell phones and MP3 players. Ohm magnets are hooked up to bicycle wheel spokes, where the N42 neodymium magnets offer an optimal balance of ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/ohm-targets-cyclists/ Guess the Sideshow idea never really took off, but that doesn't mean the market is dead and buried. Here's the picoLCD Sideshow device that won't cost a bomb ($49.95), boasting a blue alphanumeric LCD display that works great to display simple information like a stock ticker, Windows Media Player companion ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/picolcd-sideshow-device/ Ewoo is back with a trio of new iPod docks - the HandMusic, eFizz and eFizz Travel. First off, we have the HandMusic that hooks up the iPod to compatible A/V equipment, where you can browse through the content via a remote control. The remote's interface has been specially modified ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/ewoo-ipod-docks/ Third time's the charm I guess, and heaven knows Motorola needs as much divine intervention as possible to stem the bleeding tide from its cell phone business. Word has it Motorola is currently working on a new series of cell phones under the RAZR banner - the Motorola RAZR 3 ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/motorola-razr3-rumors/ Pure has released its One Classic DAB radio that does FM as well just in case you're feeling rather nostalgic. In addition to offering you banter from local DJs, you can also hook up your iPod/MP3 player or a CD player thanks to its input options. Other feature include ReVu ... http://www.gadgetbb.com/2008/09/12/pure-one-classic-dab-radio/