Better than iPhone? Nokia’s N97 Might Be!
Nokia's N97 just might have the features and advancement to beat the Apple iPhone. which the New York press peeked at last night. The 3G phone has a full-body touchscreen that slides up when in landscape mode, just like the Sony Xperia, to expose a full QWERTY keyboard and also has virtual keypads and keyboards on the touchscreen. The phone’s distinctive feature is a customizable home screen. Just like the Apple OSX or Windows Vista, for example, the N97 supports “widgets”, which are small programs or links to programs that provide snippets of information, such as the latest Facebook updates or ...
First gaming system with Intel Core i7
Asus launches their first system desktop with processor Intel Core i7, for Gamers. Taiwanese manufacturers have changed the Ares CG6150 with new processors from Intel, Core i7, by taking out the Core 2 Extreme processor and the result was the model ROG CG6190. The carcass remained the same from the previous model, being preserved reader prints in the front. Configuration has a motherboard with the X58 chipset being created for the fastest processors from Intel. This has 6 slots for DDR3 memory type, which can support 12 GB of RAM. Part graphics are the most advanced video boards, consisting of ...
Mercedes-Benz Splitview LCD Screen
Imagine this: You're driving down the highway, following the route guidance on the navigation screen, when the person sitting in the passenger seat decides he wants to watch Dark Knight on DVD. Mercedes-Benz and Bosch together devised a gizmo that can satisfy both viewing requests. It's a dual-view LCD monitor system called Splitview. Splitview is a LCD screen that is mounted on the dashboard that allows the driver and passenger to view two different images at the same time. How does it work you ask? The eight inch active matrix, backlit color monitor nests a second image feed on adjacent pixels ...
Antro Solo Electric Car Can Split Into Two Cars
March 17, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
A Hungarian company called Antro is developing an electric car that can split into two separate smaller cars, and it intends to have the cars on sale by 2012. The Antro Solo is a three passenger car, and it features a hybrid drive and solar cells located on its roof, which according to Antro will [...]
Pentax OPTIO W90 Digital Camera
March 17, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
Pentax has just released a new rugged compact camera to its range called the Pentax OPTIO W90. As well as being designed with a tougher casing than its older version the W80. This little compact can with stands a drop from 4ft and is water resistant to 20ft. Its has also been designed with extra [...]
Philips SoundSphere
March 17, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
Philips has been on somewhat of a roll with new releases overseas, and the outfit’s new SoundSphere might just be the most intriguing yet. Generally speaking, home stereos don’t do much for us, but the minty fresh MCi900 and MCD900 definitely add a fresh touch on an age-old concept. Both systems are equipped with a [...]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Drivers Shoes From Santoni’s
March 17, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
Italian designer Santoni created driving shoes for the stylish Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar. You may have running shoes, work shoes and party shoes, but do you have driving shoes? Italian clothier Santoni thinks that if you have a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, then you might need a pair of snazzy driving shoes. Presented recently at the [...]
Supra’s Skytops Get New Colors
March 17, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
There are hightops, and then there are Skytops. Supra Footwear showed off its new color scheme for its flagship Supre Skytop shoe. The company says the new Skytop colorways and color schemes are Brown Suede, Purple Patent Leather, Red/Black Tie Dye Suede and Acid Wash Denim. All new color models will be released over the [...]
3D TV Guide 2010
March 16, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
It’s coming. Are you ready? We walk through some of the most commonly asked questions to help 3D TV buyers prepare for the impending wave of TVs set to his the market later this year. You’ve worn the glasses. Seen the demos. Winced at objects flying out the screen. And you’re ready to buy a [...]
Microsoft Should Never Have Built the Xbox
March 16, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
I’m having an ongoing debate with a number of folks on whether Microsoft should have ever made the Xbox. I’m arguing against it, and the best argument so far for the Xbox can be found here where there are links to all of the posts so far. What started all of this hullabaloo was a [...]
Nintendo’s new DSi XL
March 16, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
After months of speculation, Nintendo officially stepped up its game today, revealing that the new DSi XL handheld system will be available March 28 for $189.99 in North America, with blockbuster Wii releases Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M set to follow May 23 and June 27, respectively. The DSi XL offers 93% [...]
Mini Beachcomber
March 16, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
Mini showed off a new concept for an off-road 4×4 Beachcomber which gives Mini lovers a hint at what a Mini crossover might look like if ever put in production. The Beachcomber is without doors and its roof is covered by a folding hardtop or soft-top. It keeps the recognizable Mini style while providing outdoor [...]
Nike Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II Review
March 16, 2010 by Max · Leave a Comment
Nike’s latest shoe, the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features Nike Sense adaptive traction technology. Ronaldo wannabes will have to keep an eye out for Nike’s latest invention, the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II. The new shoe features an improved fit, Flywire, and Nike Sense adaptive traction technology, a system that can adjust itself based on the [...]
