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Plant necklace makes fashion green

True Gadgets — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:16:06 +0000

Plant necklace makes fashion green
A RANGE of fashion accessories is giving new meaning to the term going green, with a silver ball chain necklace that features a growing potted plant.

HP outlasts Dell in bidding war for 3PAR

True Gadgets — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:23:38 +0000

HP outlasts Dell in bidding war for 3PAR
US computer giant Hewlett-Packard emerged the winner on Thursday in a bidding war with Dell for 3PAR after raising its offer for the data storage company to 33 US dollars per share or 2.35 billion US dollars.

Barclaycard Rollercoaster Extreme comes to the iPad

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:08:35 +0000

Barclaycard Rollercoaster Extreme comes to the iPad
Barclaycard’s Rollercoaster Extreme (iPad) Ride the roller coaster on the large screen.

iPhone 4 Stylus Review

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:23 +0000

Are you tired of trying to type text messages or emails on your iPhone and having to correct your spelling because you tap the wrong key. I have had my iPhone for a couple of weeks and although I am getting better it's still a pain. I tried a couple of stylus pens I had for other handheld units but none of them would work. I went to a few stores like Future Shop and nobody working at any of them had a clue what I was talking about.

Finally I found an iPhone stylus pen on eBay. The problem, the only people selling them are in China or Hong Kong. The bonus, they are selling sets of two for less than two bucks with free shipping. Even if they didn't show up it was only two bucks. Well I got my first set today and it only took a couple of weeks. I have another set on the way.

Notice on the iPhone stylus pen picture below the huge rubber end. It's soft little rubber bubble that squishes down when you tap the screen. Just like using your finger or thumb. They work perfectly. You just have to apply a little pressure to make sure the rubber end presses down. Typing email messages, text messages or even just using a basic app is a whole lot easier. After using one for 10 minutes I can't see going without one again.

Samsung Fascinate Android Phone

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:05 +0000

Amazon.com Product Description
The super-smart Samsung Fascinate for Verizon Wireless brings a fully integrated entertainment, messaging, and social networking experience to your mobile phone, thanks to its open and innovative Android 2.1 platform. You’ll be able to zip through the Web and multitask between a bevy of apps with the Fascinate’s 1 GHz processor and ultra-fast 7.2 Mbps 3G connectivity.

Enjoy brilliant video playback and gameplay with the 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display (see larger image). In addition to high-speed connectivity on the fast and reliable Verizon Wireless 3G network, you can also share the built-in 3G Mobile Hotspot via Wi-Fi among five devices–laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more (additional service charge). The Samsung Fascinate is also compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data netwo… More >>

Samsung Fascinate Android Phone

Motorola VU204 Phone, Black

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:04 +0000

Amazon.com Product Description
A great choice for your everyday, on-the-go communication needs, the Motorola VU204 clamshell phone makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family via voice, email, and both text and IM messaging. You’ll also benefit from the phone’s A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon’s VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Other features include a VGA camera for still photos, Bluetooth for handsfree devices, speakerphone, and up to 4 hours of talk time.

The stylish Motorola VU204 offers a luxurious feel and a rich dark-roast color for an understated elegance. Verizon Service Options
Verizon’s Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon’s Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you … More >>

Stylish clamshell phone for easy voice and text communication
GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions using Verizon’s optional VZ Navigator service
VGA camera for still photos; Bluetooth for handsfree devices; access to personal email and instant messaging
Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 447 hours (18+ days) of standby time
Includes: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Motorola VU204 Phone, Black

Motorola Rapture VU30 Phone, Black

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:03 +0000

Amazon.com Product Description
With its unique, rounded design and touch-sensitive vanishing external display, the Motorola VU30 Rapture for Verizon is as stylish as it is powerfully packed with multimedia and communication features. It’s compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data network. You’ll also benefit from the phone’s A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon’s VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Other features include 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.

With one touch, the vanishing external display lights up for easy access to music and photos. Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, yo… More >>

Stylish clamshell phone with unique exterior touchscreen display that vanishes when not in use
Access Verizon’s V Cast, Music and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
2.0-megapixel camera/camcorder; stereo Bluetooth streaming, MicroSD expansion to 8 GB; digital audio player; voice commands
Up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 470 hours (19.5 days) of standby time
Includes: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Motorola Rapture VU30 Phone, Black

LG VX8350 Phone

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:35:44 +0000

Amazon.com Product Description
An upgrade to the popular VX8300, the LG VX8350 slims down the clamshell design by doing away with the external antenna, but it keeps the external LCD and music playback control buttons. And you’ll need those because this phone is compatible with Verizon’s V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data network. Other features include integrated dual speakers, Bluetooth connectivity for stereo music streaming, 1.3-megapixel camera with video capabilities, voice dialing, and MicroSD memory card expansion.

Download your new favorite tunes right to your phone via Verizon’s V Cast Music store. Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon’s multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak ra… More >>

Access Verizon’s V Cast Music and Video service via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
1.3-megapixel camera with video recording (QCIF resolution); MP3 and WMA compatibility
Bluetooth connectivity for stereo music streaming; MicroSD expansion; USB mass storage
Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 210 hours (8.8 days) of standby time
Includes: Standard Li-Ion Battery, AC Travel Charger, Quick Reference Guide and User’s Guide

LG VX8350 Phone

Porn-viewing trucker sentenced in fatal NY crash

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:23:07 +0000

Porn-viewing trucker sentenced in fatal NY crash
An Ohio truck driver whose laptop computer was streaming pornography when his rig hit a disabled car on the New York State Thruway has been sentenced to three-to-nine years in prison for killing the other driver. New York – New York State Thruway – Truck driver – Pornography – United States

News Corp Has Internally Dubbed Its Forthcoming iPad Newspaper “Daily Planet”

True Gadgets — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:21:59 +0000

News Corp Has Internally Dubbed Its Forthcoming iPad Newspaper “Daily Planet”
Part of the calculus for Fox is that News Corp. wants Apple’s help with other digital projects, including the iPad version of The Wall Street Journal and a digital news offering known inside News Corp. as the “Daily Planet,” the name of the fictional paper in Superman comics.