Samsung SGH-X830

Phone Model: Samsung SGH-X830
Brand: Samsung
Camera: 1.3 MP
Network: GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Released Date: December 2006
Size: 84 x 30 x 20 mm
Weight: 72g
Diplay: 128 x 220 pixels, 1.46 inches
Battery: Standard battery, Li-Po 800 mAh
Colours: Black, Pure White, Orange, Pink
Memory: 1 GB embedded memory
Function: Flight mode, Video player, music player, EDGE, GPRS, Bluetooth v1.2, USB v2.0

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AT&T's Tilt Finally Gets Windows Mobile 6.1 Update

AT&T and HTC have finally pushed out the Windows Mobile 6.1 update, which according to Softpedia, brings threaded SMS, video share calling, MS Voice Command, Remote Desktop Monitor and managed programs. Everyone with a Tilt should download this ASAP and get the benefit that fewer bugs provides. Our tipster also tells us that WM6.1 will be available on stock phones within 7-10 days as well.

Leaked: Dell Inspiron 910 (Mini Note) Specs and Release Date

A few weeks ago we ran some rumored specs of Dell's answer to the Eee, the Dell Inspiron 910 (aka Mini Inspiron and Inspiron Mini). Now we've gotten our hands on the full (internal) 910 web documentation. Along with scoping shots from every angle, we've learned that the 910 will support SSDs up to 16GB and has what looks to be very moddable internals (large Phillips-head screws hold that SSD in place). The system will go on sale in just a few days—August 22nd our source says—but we still don't know whether or not that $299 starting price is just a myth.

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Android 0.9 SDK Beta Now Available: Includes Major UI Update

The Android 0.9 SDK r1 Beta represents the first formal release on the path to Android 1.0 and it is available now for download. Outside of the normal bug fixes, users will notice some major UI updates—including a new widget-enhanced home screen, a tab to pull up apps, a camera and a media player. There are also a whole slew of API upgrades that should significantly enhance usability. Any further changes between this version and the final release version are expected to be small, but keep in mind that apps created with this version may not be compatible with 1.0.

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Lunocet Monofin Makes Man into Michael Phelps

Boy that Michael Phelps is fast. No one can argue it, he can dominate in almost any style of swim and possesses one of the best dolphin kicks in the world. That is, one of the best kicks aside from some random guy using the Lunocet monofin. Because while Phelps is able to swim at an inhuman 5 miles per hour, the average swimmer using the carbon fiber Lunocet will routinely hit about 8mph. Is it too late for us to book our tickets to Beijing?
The Lunocet weighs about 2.5lbs out of the water, but in the water it's positively buoyant. Constructed from silicon wrapped in carbon fiber with a titanium footplate, the system gives you the same power on a downstroke as an upstroke. Coupled with a pair of strong legs the monofin could theoretically generate enough power to drive a human completely out of the water—yes, real life dolphin acrobatics at last.
So is the Lunocet worth its $1250 to $1800 pricetag? We don't know, but it sure sounds a whole lot better than actually training. And we doubt that we'll be getting access to DARPA's swimming tech anytime soon.

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Future TechnologyFuture Designs, Technology, Futuristic Gadgets, and Concepts

Are you crazy about playing each and every game that enters the gaming market? So, this product is surely for you because it can speed up the way you play games. Check out this new gaming keyboard with new attractive design. It is very small in size and has only those keys which are required to play your games. It is shaped in a way so that you feel very comfortable while playing. Complete research is done in order to come up with this gaming keyboard and it is made up of several layers as shown in the picture. I guess anyone would to love to have it on their computer table.
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Diamond-studded PowerShot Elph

Gold might be the current standard with the Olympics going on at this point in time, but diamonds are forever as with this diamond-studded Canon PowerShot Elph. There will be five of these available courtesy of Amosu, and each of them will feature 88 white diamonds with a total value of 2.22 carats, making individual cameras worth around $10,000 a pop. Talk about a dazzling present - too bad you'll need another camera to capture an image of your blinged out gizmo.

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Lenovo IdeaPad U8 Olympics Release

Trust China-based Lenovo to release its IdeaPad U8 at the summer Olympics. This device has been authorized by the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee and will come with the following specifications for your portable pleasure :-
10.6 ounces
Intel 800MHz Atom Z500 processor
1GB RAM (max. of 2GB)
6GB SSD
Dual cameras
5-hour battery life
Support for mobile TV
It works in tandem with the CMMB (China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting) USB dongle, offering free, live coverage of the Olympic games in addition to other broadcast signals. No idea on pricing, but it will reside somewhere in the same neighborhood as other high-end smartphones

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Zone ZUP8020 Multifunctional Mouse Pad

How many mouse pads do more than provide a mere smooth and clean surface for you to glide your peripheral across effortlessly? The Zone ZUP8020 Multifunctional Mouse Pad does that and more, featuring the following :-
Four port USB 2.0 hub
Integrated stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Built-in audio in and out ports
Definitely not meant for gaming, but this $19.99 purchase would make for a decent office peripheral for the working class population.

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Timex TX54 for Your Thumbnail

The TX54 is a concept design which featured in the global design competition organized by Timex in collaboration with Core77. The design competition was held to commemorate 150 years of watch crafting and time keeping. The device is transparent and needs to be kept at the thumbnail or stays clear till the time it is activated. To activate or check time, one can just glance at the time when needed. It is small, chic and minimalist. Of course one can simply glance at their cell phone than going for another gadget but with its looks and various modes it a nice way to keep time.

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BMW ZX-6 Futuristic Car Concept

The 3rd year students of Transportation Design School at Turin Based IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) have come up with outstanding final project of Transportation Design (Designing the BMW of 2015) which is designed in partnership with BMW. The concept is focused keeping in mind the modern needs, tastes and life style of an individual. All the cars designed in this project looks like toy cars. You cannot even imagine them running on roads in the real life. There are different concepts of cars designed by the students and all of them are unbelievable in their design and concept. The one that steals our attention is BMW ZX-6 concept.[via]

The Morph Concept Phone from Nokia

Another innovative design concept from Nokia, the morph concept. Featured in The Museum of Modern Art ?Design and The Elastic Mind? exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. Developed by NRC (Nokia Research Center) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom), Morph is a concept phone that using nanotechnology which enables materials and components that are flexible, stretchable, transparent and remarkably strong. Users should be able to transform their cell phone into different shapes.

We probably see this technology another 5-7 years in the future, by using nanotechnology, hopefully can lead to low cost manufacturing solutions and the possibility of integrating complex functionality at a low price

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“Morph concept technologies might create fantastic opportunities for mobile devices: * Newly-enabled flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the way we live* Devices become self-cleaning and self-preserving* Transparent electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension* Built-in solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller, longer lasting and faster to charge* Integrated sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us, empowering us to make better choices”

Sony Ericsson MBS-100 Bluetooth Speaker

Listen to your music wirelessly wherever you roam with the Sony Ericsson MBS-100 Portable Bluetooth Speaker ($TBA; Q1-Q2 2008). This great-looking orb-shaped speaker packs in Bluetooth technology for devices that support audio streaming, but can also be used with nearly any device thanks to a 3.5mm audio input jack. A built-in rechargeable battery keeps the music playing no matter where you are, and its small size makes it easy to pack along with you.

2009 Yamaha VMAX

Mix a sportbike and a cruiser and what do you get? The 2009 Yamaha VMAX ($18,000), that's what. This mean machine looks like the cross between a Harley and a crotch rocket, with the performance to match. It features an all-new 65-degree 1679cc V4 engine, a lightweight aluminum chassis, a 5-speed transmission with a slipper clutch, wave-style brake discs with ABS and Brembo master cylinders, and complete suspension adjustability in both the front and rear.

Harley-Davidson VRSCF V-Rod Muscle

Harley-Davidson's VRSC family just got a little more awesome. Joining the original V-Rod and the black-on-black Night Rod, the 2009 VRSCF V-Rod Muscle ($17,200) is a new addition that means business. This silver bullet is powered by the Revolution 1250cc V-Twin liquid-cooled engine, and features a fat, 240 mm rear tire, Brembo triple-disc brakes with available ABS, satin chrome straight-shot side pipes, and a drag strip-worthy clutch.

Sprint Launches LG Rumor

While not compatible with Sprint's high-speed EV-DO network, the LG Rumor still sports Bluetooth for wireless connections and offers a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for convenient messaging or email. The display is a 2.0" 262k color TFT, 176x220 pixel resolution screen with 3D graphics support for gaming. The LG Rumor is a bit hefty, weighing in at 116g (4.1oz) and measuring 109.5mm x 63mm x 18mm (4.3" x 2.0" x 0.7").
Multimedia support on the LG Rumor includes a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording. A microSD card slot with support for capacities up to 4GB allows users to easily load the LG Rumor up with music or videos, as well. This device is also loaded with several helpful applications such as a notepad, world clock, tip calculator, and countdown timer, among others. The LG Rumor is also capable of running the Telenav GPS Navigator application for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. The mobile web browser on the LG Rumor allows you access to the mobile internet, including sites like Facebook.
The LG Rumor will be available on October 21st from Sprint.com and Best Buy retail outlets with pricing set at $79.99 with a 2 year contract, after a mail-in rebate. Sprint retail locations will begin offering the Rumor on November 4th. The Rumor will be available in black with a blue keyboard or white with a silver keyboard. The black version of the LG Rumor sports a soft-touch outer coating for extra grip.

LG Launches KF750 Secret

The Secret is what the company is claiming to be the world's slimmest 5 megapixel cameraphone, and with dimensions of 103mm x 51mm x 11.8mm (4.1" x 2.0" x .5"), we believe that. The camera is equipped with auto-focus and face detection, and is capable of recording VGA DivX videos at 30fps, or QVGA videos at 120fps - for slow motion playback.
The slider styled KF750 is a very attractive handset, thanks, in part, to its use of carbon fiber on of its exterior. The auto-rotating 2.4" QVGA resolution touchscreen is capable of rendering 262k color shades, and is protected by a sheet of tempered glass. While closed, the touchscreen can still be used to access the device's multimedia functions, such as the finger-flickable photo viewer, the FM radio, and the media player. Audio from the media player can be enjoyed wirelessly thanks to Bluetooth A2DP support.
The Secret will come equipped for light business work, too, thanks to its email client and Office document viewer. Google Maps and YouTube applications also come pre-installed. The KF750 Secret has 100MB of internal storage for media files and the like, and can handle microSD cards up to 4GB in size for additional storage headroom.
The tri-band GSM/EDGE, 2100MHz HSDPA/UMTS capable KF750 is launching initially in Europe, with Asia and South America getting the device a bit later. LG states that the 116g (4.1oz) KF750 comes equipped with a battery that is good for up to 10.8 days of standby time or 3.8 hours of talk time. No release date or pricing information was announced.

Nokia Unveils Entry-Level 7210 Supernova

Nokia has released its 7210 Supernova, an entry-level candybar in the new Supernova product group with a 2 megapixel camera and video capture capability. The 7210 Supernova also allows users to directly upload photos to Flickr using a built-in application.
The 7210 Supernova's microSD card slot offers plenty of room for all your music, and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support for stereo headsets makes it easy to enjoy your tunes wirelessly. An FM radio is also on board, so you can have new music to listen to wherever you are.
The 7210 Supernova will come in bubble gum pink or vivid blue, and is planned to be available in Q3 2008. Pricing is set at EUR120 (US$188) before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight Edition for Verizon

Nokia, in an effort to scare away villains in the CDMA world, has launched The Dark Knight Edition 6205 handset for Verizon Wireless. Clad in a stealthy black color scheme with a subtle Dark Knight emblem, the handset will be chock full of wallpapers, ringtones, and screen savers inspired by The Dark Knight, which hits theaters on July 18th in the United States.
The Nokia 6205 features a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and touch sensitive music playback keys located below the external display. Inside, its 2" main screen gives access to Verizon's V CAST services, including V CAST Music, in addition to the VZ Navigator GPS solution. With support for Verizon's high-speed EV-DO 3G service, the 6205 allows for speedy internet browsing, as well.
The Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition will be available online starting this Sunday, June 15th. It will cost US$69.99 with a new 2 year agreement, after a $50 rebate

Nokia N78 auto-focus Cameraphone with GPS

Featuring a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus and Carl Zeiss optics as well as a built-in GPS receiver, the N78 can automatically geotag your photos, allowing you to share them with others and let them know exactly where you've been. The N78 will also ship with the new Nokia Maps 2.0, which offers a complete navigation system in your pocket.
The Nokia N78 is expected in two quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) variants, one with UMTS 900/2100MHz, the other with 850/1900MHz. WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP are also equipped for ultimate connectivity. One novel feature of the N78 is its FM transmitter, which allows the handset to broadcast music to any open FM frequency, which is great for in-car use.
The N78 is ready to go with a microSD card slot for memory expansion and a large 1200mAh battery. Planned to be available in Q2 2008, the N78 should be priced at 350EUR (US$510) before taxes and subsidies.

Motorola Launches Z9 Slider on AT&T

Motorola and AT&T proudly announced the MOTO Z9 today at CTIA 2008, with support for AT&T's brand new AT&T Navigator GPS navigation system. This slider handset also features support for AT&T's HSDPA high-speed 3G network and a 2 megapixel camera.
The MOTO Z9 is equipped with quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and dual-band WCDMA (850/1900MHz) support for maximum connectivity, and also sports Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP for use with wireless stereo headphones. A microSD card slot offers up to 8GB of storage space. The Z9 is also Windows Media Player 11-compatible, making it easy to load music from any PlaysForSure compatible music store onto your handset.
Motorola has pre-loaded the Z9 with the Opera 8 Mobile web browser, offering the ability to browse the internet with full HTML support. Motorola's CrystalTalk technology is also packed into this little handset, which helps to filter out background noise and enhance the clarity of voice calls.
The Motorola Z9 is available now from AT&T for $249.99 with a 2-year commitment.

Samsung Launches U800 Soulb Candybar

Hot on the heels of the retail availability of the uber-sexy SGH-U900 Soul, Samsung, the largest cell phone manufacturer in Korea, has announced the launch of the Soulb ("soul bee") candybar. This cell phone is clad in a brushed metal body and measures in at a mere 9.9mm (.4") in thickness.
The Soulb offers up a 2" QVGA display and a new thematic user interface. A 3 megapixel camera with Power LED flash is built in, for a solid photography option, and the microSD card slot allows for plenty of pictures to be stored. The handset also includes 1GB of internal storage and a standard 3.5mm audio port for portable music. Though not a smartphone, the Samsung Soulb does feature a built-in Office document viewer/editor and full HTML web browser.
The Samsung Soulb is planned to be available in June in Germany, with other regions following shortly. This sleek handset will be available in your choice of Soul Grey, Platinum Silver, Metallic Black, Soul Pink, or Amethyst Violet.

Gorillapod Go-Go iPhone Stand

The Gorillapod Go-Go iPhone Stand is one of my favorite gadget accessory for iPhone. It is also perfect for holding music/video players, PDAs, or even compact digital cameras. Measuring 15cm x 3cm x 3cm and weights 45.3grams, the iPhone stand supports a maximum weight load of 275grams. You can buy the Gorillapod Go-Go iPhone Stand online at ThinkGeek for $30

Building That Looks Like an Alien Base

This architectural landscape lying in the middle of snowy hill is actually concept for a medical rehabilitation centre in the Austrian Alps designed by architecture graduate Sarah Schneider. It is known as Asemic Scapes for Rehabilitation Center Rainberg. Unfortunately, it is not an alien spaceship landed somewhere. Designed to accommodate 50 patients, it features balconies overlooking the mountains and raised walkways running through the surrounding forests.

Solar Powered Neck Tie Holds, Powers Your Gadgets

A team of researchers at North Carolina State University have devised an ingenious way to charge your gadgets on the move: With solar powered clothing. The designs use a process called digital textile printing to leverage the blocky solar panels into neck ties and jackets. In the case of the tie there's even a hidden pocket to hold your device as it charges. Convenient. A five-day test found the clothing posed no significant health risk, including electric shock, although the neck tie design did have one major flaw.

DIY XR3 225 MPG Hybrid Car Kit Finally Finished, Hits the Road Soon for $25,000

Turns out the DIY hybrid market is tougher than expected, because just this week word was the XR3 was finally finished and "coming soon"—again. And while the video of the completed car in action made me think of Centauri from The Last Starfighter for some reason, this futuristic looking kit actually uses readily available 21rst century innards to get from A to B. We hope "soon" this year doesn't mean "in one year" like it did in 2007

Lexus Nuaero Concept is Straight Out of Starship Troopers

Does one reach for a camera or a can of RAID when the Lexus Nuaero concept pulls into the driveway? Sure Jon Rådbrink's design looks incredibly cool, fast and futuristic; but then again I've also spent the last few minutes looking over my shoulder to see if Sigourney Weaver was about to burst from the wall in a load lifter to do battle with it in my office. As it turns out, there's a lot more to this design than just looks, and Rådbrink believes the car's "low weight and large presence" will be the way premium cars could be manufactured in the future. Oh, and it's loaded with tech, too.
To drive this catamaran-inspired luxury car, the driver would use a drive-by-wire steering pad and a completely customizable multi-point touch screen. Rådbrink contends that our hands are far more accurate for driving than our feet, so he's eliminated pedals. Everything is controlled via the steering wheel. "Since the car is powered by electrical motors [found in each of the four wheels]," Rådbrink says, "there is no transmission and you break intuitively by pushing the steering wheel away from your body."

The kicker is that this 14.5-ft. car is designed with lightweight materials meant to increase mileage and efficiency.