Gadget News March 2007

by NewsMarch 31, 2007June 29, 201407

Shure SE210
PC World Gadgets :: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Rich audio makes Shure’s latest sound-isolating earbuds the perfect accompaniment to your music player, but they’re pricey.

Cell Phones from 3GSM: Best in Show
PC World Gadgets :: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UTC
Our columnist crossed the Atlantic to check out some of the newest, sleekest, and smartest cell phones around. Here’s what she found.

Sony Digicams Support HDTV
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:00:00 UTC
Many of Sony’s new Cybershot cameras offer an output for HDTVs.

Death Knell for Wi-Fi Phones?
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:00:00 UTC
The devices will disappear from the market within five years, says Juniper Research.

Nokia 5300 XpressMusic Phone
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
This handset offers excellent music playback features, and works well as a phone, too.

Digital Photo FAQ
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Tripods, infrared photos, e-mailing your pics, and JPEGs.

Magellan CrossoverGPS
PC World Gadgets :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:00:00 UTC
This rugged navigator is great for use in vehicles, but it’s too bulky for pedestrians.

BenQ Mobile to be Split Up and Sold
PC World Gadgets :: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:00:00 UTC
Bankrupt German mobile phone maker BenQ Mobile will be sold off in pieces, after potential investment fails.

Music and Video Players Add Wi-Fi Access
PC World Gadgets :: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Devices from AOL, iRiver, and Sandisk will let you acquire tunes without a PC.

Nokia N800 Internet Tablet
PC World Gadgets :: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:00:00 UTC
This device sports a beautiful display, but it lacks the basic PDA and office apps you’d find on a smart phone.

Study: Consumers Aren’t Willing to Pay $500 for iPhone
PC World Gadgets :: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:00:00 UTC
Consumers won’t pay what Apple may ask for the iPhone but if the price drops they’ll switch their mobile service to get it, according survey results released Thursday.

PS3 in Last, Sony Says January Successful
PC World Gadgets :: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:00:00 UTC
Sure, the PlayStation 3 got off to a rocky start and is now only number 3 in next-gen console sales, but Sony claims that things couldn’t be better.

Mystery Cell Phone Charges
PC World Gadgets :: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UTC
Cell phone customers increasingly complain–and sue–over mysterious, hard-to-cancel charges on their monthly bills.

Canon, Pentax, Fujifilm Vie for SLR Buyers’ Attention
PC World Gadgets :: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 UTC
New digital SLR cameras for professional photographers will be shown at the PMA07 show in Las Vegas next month.

Canon Announces New Cameras, Camcorders
PC World Gadgets :: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:00:00 UTC
New Canon products include digital cameras, DVD camcorders, and photo printers.

A Tale of Many New Cell Phones
PC World Gadgets :: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Cool gadgets from Asia this month also include a Toshiba laptop equipped for HD DVD-R.

Better Portrait Photos
PC World Gadgets :: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Face-recognition technology in Fujifilm’s FinePix F31fd digital camera promises improved shots.

Your Not-So-Free Phone
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:00:00 UTC
The cost of replacement batteries is a significant factor in the total amount that you’ll pay for your cell phone.

Qualcomm Races to Retool the Mobile Phone
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:00:00 UTC
Qualcomm is betting on its Code Division Multiple Access cellular technology.

Details of New Sony Digital Cameras Hit the Web
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:00:00 UTC
Psst: New Cybershots feature Wi-Fi, support for standard accessories, and big memory.

Letters to PC World, April 2007
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Account-cancellation hassles are all too common. Plus: Feedback on downloadable programs, cell phones, and Office 2007.

Five Ways to Put the Web in Your Pocket
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Surfing the Net by phone can be a breeze–if you know a few tricks.

New Tech Products? They’re Evolutionary!
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Some primal urge makes the industry hype even baby steps as breakthroughs.

DiVitas Aims at Cell, Wi-Fi Convergence
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:00:00 UTC
A startup is giving enterprises a way to roll out one phone for use inside and outside the office without a mobile operator’s help.

Nikon D40 DSLR
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:00:00 UTC
A few years ago, US$1,000 was a critical price barrier for digital SLRs. Though no DSLR camera has reached that goal yet, Nikon’s new D40 comes close.

Palm Treo 750
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:00:00 UTC
Windows Mobile-based cell phone offers an appealing design and an impressive array of software, but its talk-time battery life is poor.

Determining Your Camera’s Largest Print Size
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
You’ve got a digital photo. How big should you print it?

Qualcomm Chips Away at Mobile TV
PC World Gadgets :: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:00:00 UTC
Mobile phone makers get a choice of new technology plus existing MediaFlo for services.

iPhone Competitors Not There Yet
PC World Gadgets :: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:00:00 UTC
A stroll around an international mobile phone conference shows Apple doesn’t have much to worry about.

Mobile Music Downloads Too Complex. Execs Say
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:00:00 UTC
Music, mobile phone industries should improve the process to meet demand, Warner Music Group CEO says.

Finding Love by Cell Phone
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:00:00 UTC
This Valentine’s Day, lonely hearts turn to mobile dating services for a personal connection.

T-Mobile CEO: VOIP will have No Major Impact
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:00:00 UTC
Don’t expect new IP phone services to be nearly as prevalent tho on PCs, says cellular service.

HTC Unveils Tiny ‘Laptop’ 3G Phone
PC World Gadgets :: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 UTC
HTC’s new trio of smartphones include a device resembling a tiny laptop and a Window Mobile 6-based handset with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

New Capabilities Drive Cell Phone Security Demands
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:00:00 UTC
The growing functionality of mobile phones is driving demand for new and stronger security products.

T-Mobile to Offer Consumer Push E-Mail
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:00:00 UTC
T-Mobile International also will launch a number of new “community” services.

BlackBerry 8800 Poised for Battle
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:00:00 UTC
RIM’s new multimedia BlackBerry set to compete with Apple iPhone and high-end handsets from Samsung and LG.

Mobile Advertising on the Horizon
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:00:00 UTC
Fragmented industry still needs a consistent framework for mobile advertising.

Mobile Phone Use Growing in Emerging Markets
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:00:00 UTC
To meet market demand, Texas Instruments is developing advanced processors for low-cost handsets.

Do-It-Yourself Photography Projects
PC World Gadgets :: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:00:00 UTC
Two novel ways to get more out of photography without spending a fortune.