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Gadget News May 2008

Motorola ic602
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Preview of the Motorola ic602.

Motorola V365
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Preview of the Motorola V365.

Verizon Explains Its 700-MHz Plans
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Verizon executives explained the FCC auction results.

Windows Mobile 6.1 Phones
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Samsung SGH-T439
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Preview of the Samsung SGH-T439.

RIM BlackBerry 8820 (T-Mobile)
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
The BlackBerry 8820 offers T-Mobile’s compelling—and cost-saving—Wi-Fi calling on an enterprise-focused handset.

RIM Blackberry 8820 for T-Mobile
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

ASUS Beefs Up Unlocked US Smartphone Line
PC Magazine (Phones) :: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
ASUS showed four new unlocked smart phones coming to the US at the CTIA trade show, including a new Lamborghini phone.

Dream Cheeky USB Missile Launcher
Techware Labs :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
Today TechwareLabs goes to war. . . in our office. We’ve received arms from X-tremegeek.com and intend fire at will upon all unsuspecting staff here at TWL. If you want to have some fun in your cubicle city then check out our review and see why we loved the USB Missile launcher. Your meetings will never be the same.

How To Take Great Photos With Your Mobile Phone
Tech ARP :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
“A great scene can easily be ruined by a shaky hand. Mobile phones have small camera sensors that require more light, hence a longer shutter speed (the time it takes for the camera to capture the photo from the moment you click the shutter button). So, you should always try to keep your hands as steady as possible.”

XtracPads Fat Mat
Modders Inc :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
Summary: X Trac Pads Fat Mat is a Cloth Nanofiber mouse pad that is relatively large and has a soft 1/4 inch thick foam backing. The large slick surface and extra thick soft material is invented to provide a more comfortable and efficient mouse surface.

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 4GB USB Drive Review
Think Computers :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
“Earlier this year Kingston released the DataTraveler HyperX series USB drives which are available in three different capacities: 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB. This is by far the fastest USB drive Kingston has produced with transfer rates of 30mb/s read and 20mb/s write. It not only has fast transfer rates, but fast access times as well. The HyperX is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost and comes with a 5 year warranty. Read on further to see how well this USB drive puts out.”

mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb for iPod Review 
Club OC :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
Recently I succumbed to the demands of my Wife and picked up an Apple iPod. I am firmly convinced there are better MP3 players on the market but there is no denying that the iPod has the best aftermarket support. Today I will be taking a look at mStation’s latest iPod accessory, the 2.1 Stereo Orb. This funky round toy functions as both a stand alone player and a docking station.

OCZ Rally2 Turbo 4gb USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
“Up on the review block today I have the OCZ Rally2 Turbo 4gig flash drive, the OCZ Rally series is very popular for it’s speed and durability and has won numerous awards. I’ve got six other flash drives on hand to put up against the Rally2 to just see how fast it is compared to them, including OCZs own ATV Turbo and the speedy Super Talent 200X. Is the Rally2 Turbo all that? Continue on to find out… ”

OCZ Rally 2 USB Drive
Techware Labs :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
With the current predictions that flash and Dram prices will stay low or go even lower there is no reason not to own several good sized flash drives. These devices are ultra portable and ultra useful. If you are a student, business owner, or office worker then you will surely find a use for flash memory. Jason Dumbaugh takes the OCZ Rally 2 drive for a plug and play experience and shares with you the real speed and value of this portable device.

Zalman FG1000 Gun Mouse FPS Controller Review 
Tweaknews :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
“This product combines some the best features of gaming mice with a trigger attachment to give a new and unique experience to FPS games. I have to admit, using a trigger instead of a mouse button is a lot of fun and making the transition was not as awkward as I anticipated.”

NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review
Futurelooks :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
It’s almost as if the developers at NZXT went through all of my previous notebook cooler reviews to see what I thought of them, because the Cryo LX addresses many of the issues that I have had with other products. You may better know NZXT as a company that produces power supplies and desktop computer cases, but they’re starting to expand into other realms as well. Based on my experience with the NZXT Cryo LX Notebook Cooler, this is a good move on their part.

Razer Lachesis Review
Digital Trends :: Thursday, April 03, 2008
“The Razer Lachesis is definately not the killer its name makes it out to be, but for left-handed gamers it may be a godsend.”

Cyber Snipa Stinger Review
OCC :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“This mouse connects via a unique USB cable. This cable is red and also has a rubbery feel to it. Once you plug it in, you’ll notice that the crosshair just above the “Cyber Snipa” logo lights up and the scroll wheel lights up. This scroll wheel lights up in three different colors. It’s off when the DPI is 400, but when the DPI is 800, the red light is on. The green light comes on at 1200 DPI and the blue light is on at 1600 DPI.”

Samsung BlackJack II Review
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
The BlackJack II offers the best of the original: the power of a PDA with the ease of a basic Smartphone.

Griffin Elan Form Cork iPhone Case Review
Think Computers :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“Griffin makes all kinds of products for iPods and the iPhone. An iPhone is quite an investment for most people, usually people do not spend more than $150 on a phone. I have seen so many people drop phones and have them break. I’m pretty sure if you bought a brand new $400 iPhone and dropped it you would be very upset, so why not protect your phone with a case. So many iPhone cases are the same but the Elan Form Cork case offers something different and unique.”

Saitek GM3200 Laser Mouse Review
OCC :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“The doors that we took of to get to the weights, actually serve a second purpose besides securing the weights. They are the parts of the mouse that allow you to adjust the friction. To do this, the doors can be flipped over which reveals a larger contact pad for higher friction. Both this and the weights, are a matter of personal preference, but they are both very easy to change.”

Dell XPS M1730 Review
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“Dell’s XPS 1730 is the company’s flagship gaming notebook, and is available in several configurations. ”

Apiotek Extreme Adaptor 24 in 1 Express Card EC-CR24 Review
Mikhailtech :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Anybody who has used a media reader pc card adaptor in a laptop knows how much of a pain they can be, not only in terms of slow performance, but of hogging up too much CPU resources causing the entire system to continuously hesitate while accessing the card. Until now, the only other available option was USB media readers. These devices easily outperformed their PC card brethren, but added another part to pack in one’s laptop bag. Apiotek has taken care of both issues with the 24 in 1 express card adaptor.

iPod Shuffle 1 GB Review
Hardware Secrets :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“O.k., we know that iPod shuffle isn’t exactly something new – after all it was released 16 months ago. But with the release of the 2 GB model last month the price of the 1 GB dropped dramatically, being easily found for $50 at Apple, BestBuy, Circuit City and Amazon.com. In this review we will explore Apple’s cheapest iPod to date. iPod shuffle isn’t only the cheapest MP3 player from Apple, but also the smallest and lightest, measuring only 1.07″ (2.73 cm) x 1.62″ (4.12 cm) x 0.41″ (1.05 cm) (H x W x D) and weighting only half ounce (15.6 grams), making it the most discreet iPod, which is a very desirable feature if you want to use it for jogging, biking or working out, if you don’t want something bulky inside your pocket or if you simply just don’t like the idea of flashing your iPod around whenever you want to select a song (this model don’t allow you to select any specific song, as it doesn’t have an LCD display), what can be dangerous for people walking on an unsafe neighborhood.”

LG VX5400 Review
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“Not every phone out there has to have fancy bells and whistles. Case in point is the no-frills LG VX5400. It just works, nothing more, nothing less..”

Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI4
Hot Hardware :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
We’re writing to let you all know that we’ve just posted a new article at HotHardware in which we evaluate the features, performance, and overall value of Toshiba’s new Satellite X205-SLI4 gaming notebook. The Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI4 is a feature-rich laptop geared toward mobile gaming, with a potent Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, plenty of memory and storage, and SLI ready GeForce 8600M GT GPUs. This notebook also sports an HDTV tuner and a gorgeous 17” WSXGA+ LCD with TruBrite Technology. Head on over to the site and check it out…

Ultra Dual-Computer 7-Port USB2.0 Hub Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“Whether you like it or not, if you are big into the use of external peripherals, you will sooner or later being taking a hard look at a USB hub in your future. There will never be enough USB connections on your motherboard and realistically, who wants to have a rats nest of USB cable running to and from the front and rear of your computer when with one neat connection you can have seven components connected with no problems.”

StealthSurfer Portable Privacy and Internet Security Device Review
Futurelooks :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
What is the StealthSurfer you ask? Like the real US Air Force Stealth Bomber that can fly at supersonic speeds and avoid all types of enemy radar, StealthSurfer claims that the StealthSurfer software package (delivered on an OCZ Rally 2 USB 2.o Flash Drive) can let you be completely anonymous and keep all your personal information off the computer you are using. Surfing the web “under the radar” and keeping all your web bookmarks, passwords, internet cache and email all anonymous sounds like a dream come true. Does it work? Let’s find out.

Canon PowerShot A590 IS Review 
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“Coming in at under $200, the Canon PowerShot A590 IS has a lot to offer including a 4X optical zoom, and 8MP imagery.”

iPhone Ultra Clear Screen Protector Review 
OCIA :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
“Protecting our investments is a top priority for most people. This is why we have insurance on many of the expensive / priceless things in life, such as our cars, homes and even our lives. Unfortunately, when it comes to the iPhone, Apple / AT&T see things differently and thus, customers are not given the option to insure their phone against accidental damage.”

Adobe opens door to second Lightroom
Digital Photography Review News :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Adobe has made Lightroom 2.0 available for public beta. The software, that offers a series of enhancements, is at a very early stage and the company recommends its use only for "kicking the tires," and providing feedback about the new features. These include multiple monitor support, the ability to make localized corrections and improved organizational tools.

Kodak gives plug-ins a makeover
Digital Photography Review News :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Kodak has launched new versions of its professional image retouching plug-ins range compatible with the latest software. V2.1 of the ROC Pro, SHO Pro, GEM Pro and GEM Airbrush Pro plug-ins are compatible with Windows Vista, Intel-based Macs and Adobe Photoshop CS3. Trial versions are available from the company’s website, with discounts available to customers buying more than one plug-in.

Apple Aperture 2.1 gains depth
Digital Photography Review News :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Apple has released an updated version of its Aperture image processing software. The move from version 2.0 to 2.1 increases the product’s depth with the addition of new architecture that allows third-party plug-ins. Apple includes a dodge and burn plug-in with the latest version and is working with plug-in writers to bring industry favorites to Aperture.

Adobe Photoshop Express Beta
Digital Photography Review News :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Adobe has announced the launch of an online photo storage and manipulation tool. The public beta of Photoshop Express marks the arrival on the internet of the probably the world’s most recognizable image processing brand name. Photoshop Express allows users to non-destructively edit and enhance their images, which can be pulled and pushed to and from popular websites such as Facebook. Updated: Adobe has issued a statement about some of the application’s fine print that was causing consternation.

Just posted: Sony DSC T300 review
Digital Photography Review News :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
With its T range of digital cameras, Sony has looked to do away with the four-way controller (and most other buttons), and rely instead on a touch-screen interface. The T300 is the latest model, offering 10.1 MP and a 5 X zoom in a distinctly un-camera-like format. We investigate whether you can take digital photos with just four external buttons and if the results are worth it.

Mike Fitzgerald
Digital Photography Review News :: Wednesday, April 02, 2008
DPReview is saddened to hear that Mike Fitzgerald, one of our Sony Talk Forum’s most respected contributors has passed away. Mike joined our forums back in 2001 and authored nearly 10,000 posts offering advice on everything from imaging workflow to lenses as well as comment and support for new members joining the forum. He was one of the people on the DPReview forums that have helped make the discussion boards feel like communities and we know a lot of contributors will remember him with fondness. All the staff at DPReview would like to offer their condolences to Mike’s loved ones.

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