The iphone offers one of the best surfing experiences to date where cell phones are concerned, but the LG LH2300 is a genuine contender. Check out its specifications below :- 3″ touch screen display at 800 x 480 resolution 3 megapixel camera with auto focus microSD memory card slotIt remains a Korea only exclusive at the moment, retailing for approximately $693 with no word on whether one will see this model head for the US. If history is our judge, probably not, but I must say that this is one fine looking handset. Tags: DAB, ipod, cool gear, Hi-fi (Read the full post about ‘LG LH2300 loves the Internet’…)

The costs of the war between HD DVD and Blu-ray are starting to be counted. Toshiba has cut its earning forecast by ¥125 billion ($1.3 billion), partly due to puling out of the hd dvd business and partly because of the free-fall of flash memory prices. Some sources put the HD DVD losses at “just” $665 billion, but whichever way you look at it, the battle has been costly. It could be argued that this is the best case for Toshiba. By giving up early, the company has cut further losses, and making a decisive break probably means investors are less skittish about the revised revenue forecast. The real winners, though, are us, the consumers. High production, and therefore lower manufacturing costs, are what reduces prices. (Read the full post about ‘High Def Battle Cost Toshiba One Billion Dollars’…)

Alltel Wireless network handsets from Motorola, Samsung, and LG can now show the City ID information of the caller. The feature isn’t exactly something new since iphone and other AT&T handsets currently have this, however Alltel Wireless is claiming that they’re the first to offer such a caller ID feature. Alltel’s claims to be the first maybe true, that is, being the first to charge $1.99 a month with a 15-day trial period as compared to AT&T’s free of charge. However, Alltel’s City ID’s effort seems better than the iPhone’s because with Alltel, you can see the caller’s state and city for incoming calls while with iPhone, you can only view it in the recent call list. (Read the full post about ‘Alltel offers City ID feature for $1.99 a month, insists they’re the first one’…)

Now I know that solar power is renewable (at least until our sun explodes and engulfs the earth), but isn’t a solar-powered alarm clock taking things a little too far? It might be more suitable for camping purposes, but by all intent if you plan to use this at home, you’d better keep your fingers crossed that there isn’t an important appointment to meet the next morning. Better to be safe than sorry despite the manufacturer’s claim that a single day’s exposure of sunlight is more than enough to power this alarm clock for a year without being juiced up again. The solar-powered alarm clock retails for £29.99 and looks too plasticky for my liking. (Read the full post about ‘Solar Powered Alarm Clock’…)

The Eyeport device is meant to improve your visual performance by virtue of being an electronic vision training system. It brings together sound, color and light to help optimize your eyes’ ability to aim, track, focus and work together as a team. And to think that I thought video games were supposed to do that, but I digress. The Eyeport comes with a special pair of glasses with filters, where you will need to put on the glasses, look into the unit and see red and blue lights flash alternately. Thanks to the red and blue filters on either eye, only one eye will be able to see one light at any one time. Since the lights are turned on in various directions, speeds and patterns, your eyes will then experience a whole range of motion and getting it’s daily dose of exercise. (Read the full post about ‘Eyeport Trains Your Eyes’…)

USB Engine Hub Start up, rev up, change gear and go with the engine USB hub! Do you love the roar of an engine? Start the day with a smile on your face when you use the USB engine. When the USB terminal is connected to the PC, the engine sound will begin. The USB Motorbike Engine Hub is quite simply the most perfect computer accessory. The engine has 3 ports, you can use each for plugging in you electrical goodies (eg MP3, digital camera, memory sticks etc.)The engine vibrates and goes up and down, you can rev the engine, and rev the gears all with completely realistic sound and movement!You will Marvel at the precise engineering, realistic exhaust and intricate working parts. (Read the full post about ‘USB Engine Hub’…)

Filed in archive Tip by jim on March 20, 2008 There are plenty of "tips" for taking better digital photographs; but this list is one of the most complete and useful I've ever seen. In fact, this entire website, "Talkrocket", is well worth exploring for other useful information related to digital photography. Check out these useful digital photography tips and take consistently better pictures. Bear in mind too that many of the tips given there and pretty much anywhere else will rely to some extent on your familiarity with your digital camera's features and controls. (Read the full post about ‘10 Good Tips For Better Digital Photos’…)

Google has recently introduced a new site Google For Non-Profits, described as a one-stop shop for tools. This new section from the search engine giant is aimed at advancing companies and organizations’ mission by presenting Google tools like Gmail, Docs, Checkout, Calendar, Analytics, YouTube, Blogger and Maps & Earth among others. Such Google Tools help people to be more efficient in their work, and sometimes even play. But really, not all Internet users are tech-savvy and know how to use these tools so tutorials and recommendations by Google itself is good.  Google presents some examples with links to tutorials: When you’re writing a grant application, don’t get stuck emailing drafts back and forth. (Read the full post about ‘Google goes Non-Profit’…)

Check out the Magic Mirror cell phone concept that hides all the internal electronics within the glass sphere, where two displays show all the relevant information when and where required. Animated realistic changes between chronometer, magnifying glass, mirror, compass, news box, phone, media player, TV create the feeling of the following: if it is not a magic, it’s a little wonder. For example, the change to the mode of operation “ON” is dark background, the point of light at the center of opening aperture (diaphragm); then you can see the whole indicator panel of chronometer. And even the small shadow gets a move on with second hand. (Read the full post about ‘Funky Mobile Concept’…)

Onkyo DSA2X Remote Interactive Dock for ipod With the ability to accommodate video files alongside audio, the DSA2X brings out the full potential of the latest iPod models, while delivering famed Onkyo sound quality. Through an on-screen display that enables you to view music track lists, the RI Dock ensures easy navigation of your music via its dedicated remote control. Technorati Tags: Onkyo Tags: digital, high definition TV, electronic toys, games (Read the full post about ‘Onkyo DSA2X Remote Interactive Dock for iPod’…)