Nokia N8 Headed To T-Mobile UK
26/07/10 12:51 Filed in: Technology New
We have already heard that the new Nokia N8 will be available with Vodafone UK, now it looks like it will also be available from UK mobile phone operator T-mobile , although we still don’t have an exact launch date as yet.
The Nokia N8 features a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels, and it features 16GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot that can take up to 32GB cards.
The Nokia N8 also features a 12 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens and a Xenon flash, plus integration with a range of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and updates are delivered directly to the N8’s home screen, and it also feature access to a range of Nokia OVI services.
T-Mobile haven’t given any pricing or launch date details as yet, although you can register for more details on the Nokia N8 over at the T-Mobile website.
The Nokia N8 features a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels, and it features 16GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot that can take up to 32GB cards.
The Nokia N8 also features a 12 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens and a Xenon flash, plus integration with a range of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and updates are delivered directly to the N8’s home screen, and it also feature access to a range of Nokia OVI services.
T-Mobile haven’t given any pricing or launch date details as yet, although you can register for more details on the Nokia N8 over at the T-Mobile website.
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How Install Snow Leopard via USB External/USB Flash Drive
14/07/10 10:23 Filed in: Mac Tutorial
Install Snow Leopard via USB External/USB Flash Drive
1. Open Disk Utility. On the left navigation, select your flash drive and click on the "Partition" tab:
2. Under "Volume Scheme," Select "1 Partiton":
3. Once selected, hit the "Option" button at the bottom of the map:
4. A window will pop-up, select the GUID option (the first one):
5. Once its done, navigate to the "Restore" tab. With the Snow Leopard DMG present, drag the DMG to the "Source" field, and from the navigation on the left, drag your Flash Drive to the "Destination" field:
6. Click Restore, once its done, your Flash Drive contents to be similar to:
7. Close Disk Utility, Open up System Preferences. Under "System," choose "Startup Disk," Your flash drive should be listed as the Snow Leopard installation disk. Select and press "Restart." Or you can just select "Install" from the Flash drive contents, in which it will start installing before prompting you to restart.
- Disk Utility
- Flash Drive must be at at least 8GB (You will lose all the data on there, so back it up on your desktop for the time being)
- External must have at least 8GB of free space
1. Open Disk Utility. On the left navigation, select your flash drive and click on the "Partition" tab:
2. Under "Volume Scheme," Select "1 Partiton":
3. Once selected, hit the "Option" button at the bottom of the map:
4. A window will pop-up, select the GUID option (the first one):
5. Once its done, navigate to the "Restore" tab. With the Snow Leopard DMG present, drag the DMG to the "Source" field, and from the navigation on the left, drag your Flash Drive to the "Destination" field:
6. Click Restore, once its done, your Flash Drive contents to be similar to:
7. Close Disk Utility, Open up System Preferences. Under "System," choose "Startup Disk," Your flash drive should be listed as the Snow Leopard installation disk. Select and press "Restart." Or you can just select "Install" from the Flash drive contents, in which it will start installing before prompting you to restart.
Canon VIXIA HF 32 Camcorder
14/07/10 10:03 Filed in: Daily New
Canon has updated it camcorder range with the launch of the Canon VIXIA HF 32, which comes with 64GB of built in storage, double that of the previous model.
If 64GB of storage isn’t enough for you than Canon has added in SDXC memory card compatibility, and the Canon VIXIA HF 32 can take up to 2TB of storage.
Other specifications include a 2.7 inch touchscreen LCD display, and it can record up to 24 hours of HD video. You can see a full list of the specifications and features in the press release below.
The Canon VIXIA HF 32 will be available in September for $999.
via Gadget Venue
Press Release
Canon U.S.A. Expands Its VIXIA Lineup with the New VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
New Camcorder Features 64GB of Internal Flash Memory and Provides SDXC Memory Card Compatibility for Super-Expandable Capacity Up To 2TB
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, today introduces the new VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. The VIXIA HF M32 is an easy-to-use, movie-making tool capable of hours upon hours of high-quality HD video recording, ideal for the aspiring family documentarian or social-networking fanatic. Equipped with 64GB of internal flash memory, the new camcorder can record up to 24 hours of HD video and also includes an SD memory card slot that is fully compatible with latest generation SDXC memory cards. The new SDXC memory card specification increases storage capacity from 32GB up to 2TB and enhances data transfer speeds.
“All people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future”
Like its predecessors in the VIXIA HF M-series (VIXIA HF M31, HF M30, HF M300), the VIXIA HF M32 offers stunning HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body. The VIXIA HF M32 retains Canon’s proprietary imaging technologies – a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor – and like other VIXIA HF M-series camcorders, features a Touch Panel LCD and a host of features that make capturing and sharing stunning HD video easier than ever before, including:
Smart Auto: Makes shooting great video even easier by utilizing Canon’s DIGIC DV III Image Processor to intelligently detect and analyze brightness, color, distance and movement and automatically select the best setting for the scene being recorded. Touch & Track: Enables users to select a subject on the Touch Panel LCD which will then be recognized and tracked. This sophisticated technology recognizes faces, objects, and even animals, ensuring the subject will always be in focus and properly exposed. Relay Recording: Allows users to capture uninterrupted video when the primary recording media is full. The camcorder will continue to record a scene by switching from one memory source to the other as it fills up, so that a moment of action will not be missed. Powered IS: In addition to Canon’s Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. This new enhancement can be engaged by pressing the Powered IS button on the LCD panel. HD-to-SD Downconversion: Enables users to convert recorded HD video to standard-definition files while preserving the original HD video. These standard-definition files make it even more convenient to share video online or create a DVD. Advanced Video Snapshot: Provides the flexibility of capturing two, four, or eight second video clips while recording or during playback.
The VIXIA HF M32 is compatible with Eye-Fi SD memory cards, which makes it easy to wirelessly transfer video content and photos to a computer or sharing site. Eye-Fi SD memory cards feature a built-in Wi-Fi that uses your wireless network to effortlessly transfer photos and videos directly from the camcorder. The VIXIA HF M32 is also compatible with Canon’s WP-V2 Waterproof Case allowing users to capture exciting HD footage underwater at depths up to 130 feet.
The VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is scheduled to be available in September for an estimated retail price of $999.99. The Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case is currently available for an estimated retail price of $599.
If 64GB of storage isn’t enough for you than Canon has added in SDXC memory card compatibility, and the Canon VIXIA HF 32 can take up to 2TB of storage.
Other specifications include a 2.7 inch touchscreen LCD display, and it can record up to 24 hours of HD video. You can see a full list of the specifications and features in the press release below.
The Canon VIXIA HF 32 will be available in September for $999.
via Gadget Venue
Press Release
Canon U.S.A. Expands Its VIXIA Lineup with the New VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder
New Camcorder Features 64GB of Internal Flash Memory and Provides SDXC Memory Card Compatibility for Super-Expandable Capacity Up To 2TB
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging technology, today introduces the new VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory camcorder. The VIXIA HF M32 is an easy-to-use, movie-making tool capable of hours upon hours of high-quality HD video recording, ideal for the aspiring family documentarian or social-networking fanatic. Equipped with 64GB of internal flash memory, the new camcorder can record up to 24 hours of HD video and also includes an SD memory card slot that is fully compatible with latest generation SDXC memory cards. The new SDXC memory card specification increases storage capacity from 32GB up to 2TB and enhances data transfer speeds.
“All people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future”
Like its predecessors in the VIXIA HF M-series (VIXIA HF M31, HF M30, HF M300), the VIXIA HF M32 offers stunning HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body. The VIXIA HF M32 retains Canon’s proprietary imaging technologies – a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, HD CMOS Image Sensor and DIGIC DV III Image Processor – and like other VIXIA HF M-series camcorders, features a Touch Panel LCD and a host of features that make capturing and sharing stunning HD video easier than ever before, including:
Smart Auto: Makes shooting great video even easier by utilizing Canon’s DIGIC DV III Image Processor to intelligently detect and analyze brightness, color, distance and movement and automatically select the best setting for the scene being recorded. Touch & Track: Enables users to select a subject on the Touch Panel LCD which will then be recognized and tracked. This sophisticated technology recognizes faces, objects, and even animals, ensuring the subject will always be in focus and properly exposed. Relay Recording: Allows users to capture uninterrupted video when the primary recording media is full. The camcorder will continue to record a scene by switching from one memory source to the other as it fills up, so that a moment of action will not be missed. Powered IS: In addition to Canon’s Dynamic SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Powered IS provides an even higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. This new enhancement can be engaged by pressing the Powered IS button on the LCD panel. HD-to-SD Downconversion: Enables users to convert recorded HD video to standard-definition files while preserving the original HD video. These standard-definition files make it even more convenient to share video online or create a DVD. Advanced Video Snapshot: Provides the flexibility of capturing two, four, or eight second video clips while recording or during playback.
The VIXIA HF M32 is compatible with Eye-Fi SD memory cards, which makes it easy to wirelessly transfer video content and photos to a computer or sharing site. Eye-Fi SD memory cards feature a built-in Wi-Fi that uses your wireless network to effortlessly transfer photos and videos directly from the camcorder. The VIXIA HF M32 is also compatible with Canon’s WP-V2 Waterproof Case allowing users to capture exciting HD footage underwater at depths up to 130 feet.
The VIXIA HF M32 Dual Flash Memory camcorder is scheduled to be available in September for an estimated retail price of $999.99. The Canon WP-V2 Waterproof Case is currently available for an estimated retail price of $599.
New iPod Touch With 5 Megapixel Camera Coming In September?
08/07/10 10:25 Filed in: Daily New
UK retailer, John Lewis has told the media that Apple will be releasing a new iPod Touch in September of 2010, and although this hasn’t been confirmed by Apple [AAPL], John Lewis are a major retailer of Apple hardware in the UK, so they should have a good idea of what is going on.
According to John Lewis, the new iPod Touch will feature the same 5 megapixel camera that is found in the iPhone 4, and it will have the ability to record video in HD at 720p.
Other features from the iPhone 4 which are expected to be included in the new iPod Touch include the three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer, which would make sense as gaming is popular on the iPod Touch.
I suspect we will see a camera in this years iPod Touch, as we almost got one last year. It will be interesting to see if Apple change the design to make is look more similar to the iPhone 4 or continue to use the same design.
According to John Lewis, the new iPod Touch will feature the same 5 megapixel camera that is found in the iPhone 4, and it will have the ability to record video in HD at 720p.
Other features from the iPhone 4 which are expected to be included in the new iPod Touch include the three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer, which would make sense as gaming is popular on the iPod Touch.
I suspect we will see a camera in this years iPod Touch, as we almost got one last year. It will be interesting to see if Apple change the design to make is look more similar to the iPhone 4 or continue to use the same design.
Leaked iPod touch 4G Prototype from May 2010.
The $20,000 iPhone 4
07/07/10 11:06 Filed in: Technology New
We have featured quite a few of Stuart Hughes‘creations before on Geeky Gadgets, the latest device to get covered in jewels and precious metal is Apple’s new iPhone 4.
The Stuart Hughes iPhone 4 is encrusted with 6.5cts of diamonds and the casing is made of platinum, as you can see in the photo the Apple logo is also covered in diamonds.
As usual only a limited number will be made, 50 in fact, and the price for one of these diamond encrusted iPhone 4′s is £12,995 about $20,000, personally I can think of a lot better things to spends $20,000 on than a diamond covered iPhone 4.
The Stuart Hughes iPhone 4 is encrusted with 6.5cts of diamonds and the casing is made of platinum, as you can see in the photo the Apple logo is also covered in diamonds.
As usual only a limited number will be made, 50 in fact, and the price for one of these diamond encrusted iPhone 4′s is £12,995 about $20,000, personally I can think of a lot better things to spends $20,000 on than a diamond covered iPhone 4.
Zemno DeskBook Pro Notebook Dock
07/07/10 10:57 Filed in: Technology New
The new Zemno notebook dock is compatible with any PC or Mac book up to 15″, but be prepared for the price as its nearly the same as a MacBook Pro, once you added storage and batteries.
Using Zemon’s ModBays you can add unlimited storage using convenient hot swappable drives. Or you can insert extra batteries to help provide more juice to your notebook while out and about. Each extra battery will provide approximately 2.5 hours of extra juice.
The notebook dock also provide you with 16 ports in total: 7 x USB ports, 3 x Firewire 800 ports, 1 x Firewire 400 port, 1 x DVI output, 1 x ESATA Data port, 1 x ESATA power connection, 1 x Audio Stereo input / ouput and a flash card reader.
The Zemno DeskBook Pro Notebook Dock is available to pre-order for $600 with extra HDD costing $180 and batteries from $150. Totalling $1030, personally I would prefer an extra iMac or Macbook Pro for the money.
Using Zemon’s ModBays you can add unlimited storage using convenient hot swappable drives. Or you can insert extra batteries to help provide more juice to your notebook while out and about. Each extra battery will provide approximately 2.5 hours of extra juice.
The notebook dock also provide you with 16 ports in total: 7 x USB ports, 3 x Firewire 800 ports, 1 x Firewire 400 port, 1 x DVI output, 1 x ESATA Data port, 1 x ESATA power connection, 1 x Audio Stereo input / ouput and a flash card reader.
The Zemno DeskBook Pro Notebook Dock is available to pre-order for $600 with extra HDD costing $180 and batteries from $150. Totalling $1030, personally I would prefer an extra iMac or Macbook Pro for the money.
Acer Aspire One D255 Netbook
06/07/10 22:49 Filed in: Technology New
Latest netbook from Acer is the Aspire One D255, and is shares many similarities with the Aspire One D260. The Acer Aspire One D225 will feature a dual Core Intel Atom N550 processor, which has dual 1.5GHz cores with 512KB of L2 cache.
Other specifications include a 10.1 inch LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024 x 699, plus Intel GMA 31509 integrated graphics and 1GB of DDR2 RAM.
The Acer Aspire One D255 will come with a choice of hard drive sizes up to 250GB, plus integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth.
There is also a six cell battery, although there are no details on what sort of usage time this will provide, and also no details on pricing or release date as yet.
Other specifications include a 10.1 inch LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024 x 699, plus Intel GMA 31509 integrated graphics and 1GB of DDR2 RAM.
The Acer Aspire One D255 will come with a choice of hard drive sizes up to 250GB, plus integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth.
There is also a six cell battery, although there are no details on what sort of usage time this will provide, and also no details on pricing or release date as yet.
Apple iTunes in the cloud definitely happening soon, wireless syncing!
01/07/10 16:59 Filed in: Daily New
One of our reliable Apple sources has just filled us in on some of the company’s iTunes plans, and they’re exciting. We have been told iTunes will be getting a huge cloud capability that many people have been asking for (and logically thought would happen sooner or later). These new capabilities are broken down into three groups:
- Streaming music and movies from Apple’s servers to your computers, devices, etc.
- Streaming music and movies from your home computers to your other computers, remote devices, etc.
- Wireless iTunes syncing with devices
For wireless syncing, we are told it will work pretty seamlessly. Any apps you buy for instance on your iPhone will immediately sync to your computer, changes to your calendar, or notes, or contacts will also automatically update on your computer as well. What good would all these new features be without some new devices? Apple’s traditional fall event (or maybe even before it) should bring at least “two new devices with camera/camcorder capabilities.” Well, there you have it!
"Verizon" IPhone in January 2011
01/07/10 16:52 Filed in: Daily New
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone next year, ending AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the smartphone in the U.S., two people familiar with the plans said.
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone next year, ending AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the smartphone in the U.S., two people familiar with the plans said. The device will be available to customers in January, according to the people, who declined to be named because the information isn’t public. Natalie Kerris, an Apple spokeswoman, and Jeffrey Nelson, a Verizon Wireless spokesman, declined to comment.
Verizon iPhone Could Add 12 Million More iPhone User
We have been hearing rumors for quite some time that Apple [AAPL]would be bringing the iPhone to the Verizon Wireless network, and have even heard rumors this week that it may be coming in January, although I think we can take that rumor with a pinch of salt.
According to analyst Yair Reiner from Oppenheimer, a Verizon iPhone could have a serious impact on both Apple and Google, as he estimates that around 12 million Verizon users would switch to an iPhone.
This would have a huge effect on Apple’s revenue and could boost it by as much as $7 billion, but also it could have an impact on Google Android devices which customers have been buying on Verizon rather than switching to AT&T for the iPhone.
This could tie in with the fact that AT&T allowed customers to upgrade to the iPhone 4, thus locking them in to an AT&T contract, and they then wouldn’t easily be able to move to Verizon.
If Apple are smart then they will definitely launch the iPhone on the Verizon network, and they should also launch it on other networks in the US like the have done in the UK.
No doubt we will be hearing more and more Verizon iPhone rumors over the next couple of months, until we get something official from Apple and Verizon.
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone next year, ending AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the smartphone in the U.S., two people familiar with the plans said. The device will be available to customers in January, according to the people, who declined to be named because the information isn’t public. Natalie Kerris, an Apple spokeswoman, and Jeffrey Nelson, a Verizon Wireless spokesman, declined to comment.
Verizon iPhone Could Add 12 Million More iPhone User
We have been hearing rumors for quite some time that Apple [AAPL]would be bringing the iPhone to the Verizon Wireless network, and have even heard rumors this week that it may be coming in January, although I think we can take that rumor with a pinch of salt.
According to analyst Yair Reiner from Oppenheimer, a Verizon iPhone could have a serious impact on both Apple and Google, as he estimates that around 12 million Verizon users would switch to an iPhone.
This would have a huge effect on Apple’s revenue and could boost it by as much as $7 billion, but also it could have an impact on Google Android devices which customers have been buying on Verizon rather than switching to AT&T for the iPhone.
This could tie in with the fact that AT&T allowed customers to upgrade to the iPhone 4, thus locking them in to an AT&T contract, and they then wouldn’t easily be able to move to Verizon.
If Apple are smart then they will definitely launch the iPhone on the Verizon network, and they should also launch it on other networks in the US like the have done in the UK.
No doubt we will be hearing more and more Verizon iPhone rumors over the next couple of months, until we get something official from Apple and Verizon.
