Singapore Gadgets

HTC Magic G2 Google Android Unveiled

February 20th, 2009 in Android, Google, HTC by Uncle Sha

The second Google Android smart phone called “HTC Magic” has been unveiled.
Launched in Barcelona by HTC and Vodafone, it is the only android phone with touchscreen capabilities.
With 3.2 inch display and 320×480 pixel screen, it reminds me of the Apple iPhone.
There’s an onscreen keyboard and comes with a 3.2 Megapixel camera with Auto Focus [...]

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Flip Camcorder Review

February 19th, 2009 in Camcorders, Pure Digital Technologies by Uncle Sha

Next on my shopping list is probably a Flip Camcorder by Pure Digital Technologies.
I’ve always wanted to buy a camcorder that’s idiot-proof yet delivers in quality.
Well look no further, the video review above got my stamp of approval.
I love the 2 – 5 hours usage and its uses AA batteries, not those cumbersome rechargeable [...]

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Facebook Reverts to Old Previous Terms of Service

February 18th, 2009 in Internet by Uncle Sha

Did you know that even after you’ve deleted your Facebook account, the social site giant would still keep some info deleted users have created, like messages posted to friends.
To me that’s scary as it still leaves digital footprints of mine when I wanted it to be removed totally. Like Google privacy issues, if they [...]

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Microsoft Unveils Windows Mobile 6.5

February 17th, 2009 in Microsoft by Uncle Sha

Screenshot of Windows Mobile 6.5 via Krunker

Current Mobile World Congress for Day One saw Microsoft announcing their latest Windows Mobile platform.
The Windows Mobile 6.5 OS was unveiled to the public by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
The interface has been redesigned and in my opinion much more user-friendly.
Well the touch-screen features are less frustrating this time [...]

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The Future of McDonalds – Robots as Workers?

February 16th, 2009 in Lego, Robots by Uncle Sha

Hey check this out, a fully automated hamburger maker comprising of Lego parts built onto a robot platform system.
How cool is this! I won’t see such implementation anytime soon at McDonald’s but think of the possibility eh.
You just never know.

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Samsung Unveils Solar-Powered Touchscreen Phone

February 15th, 2009 in Phone, Samsung by Uncle Sha

Samsung Electronics has revealed their eco-friendly touchscreen phone called ‘Blue Earth’.
Powered by solar, the phone and even the charger is made from recycled plastic PCM extracted from water bottles.
It is 100% free from harmful substances during production.
There’s a solar panel at the back of the phone. You can make calls effortless without being cut [...]

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Apple says you can’t jailbreak iPhone no more

February 14th, 2009 in Apple, iPhone by Uncle Sha

Apple has finally taken its stance on iPhone jailbreaking after keeping quiet and says it is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and infringes on its copyright.
Jailbreak is basically an act or tool used to break out of a chroot or jail in UNIX-like operating systems or bypassing digital rights management (DRM).
It [...]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X301

February 13th, 2009 in Laptops, Lenovo by Uncle Sha

I’ve had my eye on this lappie for a long time now.
Here is the video about its specs and what’s good about it.
I just love the portability and ultra-thinness to it.
Technical Details

Box Contents – Lenovo 2776-L9U ThinkPad X301 Notebook, 3-cell Lithium-ion Battery, AC power adapter, Power Cord
Software Bundle – Windows [...]

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First Picture of ‘Nuvifone M20′

February 12th, 2009 in Asus, Garmin, Phone by Uncle Sha

Garmin is a top notch manufacturer of GPS navigation, communication and sonar products, and now they’ve a collaboration with Asus to produce ‘Nuvifone M20′.
The Garmin-Asus phone will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress, this coming 16-19th February.
The Windows Mobile powered phone will have 3G, WIFI and off course GPS.
It also comes with 3 [...]

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