Archives for January 2006
Motorola Q gets slight tweaks
Bonnie Cha | Jan 06, 2006
Here's what our US counterpart had to say at CES 2006: "We went to CES hoping to hear more about the Motorola Q (that is, when we can get our hands on one of these suckers) but left disappointed. Motorola didn't have a release date for us except for the generic 'Q1 2006', but the reps did show a slightly improved version of the smart phone.
"Now in its fourth or fifth iteration, the new hardware features a better keyboard that boasts slightly larger keys and brighter backlighting. Motorola has also confirmed that the Q will be shipping on CDMA first but won't disclose a carrier, but if all the speculation is right, it'll be Verizon."
Here's an update: The GSM version is expected in the second half of 2006.
W810i Walkman Phone unveiled
Juniper Foo | Jan 05, 2006
It's almost inevitable that Sony Ericsson would turn to a black version for its popular W800i Walkman Phone. Having heard some profess to an aversion to its signature orange-white hues, the Satin Black W810i should appeal to the conservative ranks as well as those who may find the W900i's bulk a tad too daunting.
What we like this round: Quadband GSM capability, EDGE (though Singapore doesn't have the network support for this), more dedicated music buttons on the front that include Skip and Track. What we don't like: The smaller 20MB internal memory, and what's with the lack of a lens cover for the camera? Sony Ericsson will still ship a 512MB Memory Stick PRO Duo card in the box.
While the Japanese company has announced at CES that it will commence shipping the W810i globally in Q1 2006, there's no indication of when exactly it will come to Singapore. No pricing details were released.
Also announced at the electronics fair in Las Vegas were two Walkman Phone accessories, the MPS-60 Portable Speakers and MDS-60 Music Desk Stand. The former will go on streets globally from Q1, while the latter is expected out in Q2.
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Wedding bells ring for Kodak and Skype
Damian Koh | Jan 05, 2006
VOIP giant Skype looks set to gain a stronger foothold in the mainstream market as it ties up with Eastman Kodak to launch Kodak Photo Voice--a new software integrating voice and digital imaging through networking technology.
Introducing the new software at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, this new tie-up will allow Skype users to interact in real-time, share images and comment on the pictures simultaneously through a personal computer connected to the Web.
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Pyramat PM220
Juniper Foo | Jan 05, 2006
Don't hurt its feelings by calling it a chair. The Pyramat PM220 takes pride in being a seat that will shake your bootie in immersive gameplay, thanks to built-in speakers in the headrest and a subwoofer in the seat designed to give you rumbling vibrations to the onscreen action. Compatible with a wide range of consoles, from the Xbox 360 to the PSP and Nintendo DS, this rocker will even connect to TV sets and MP3 players. Ready, ass on, go!
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Price: US$99.99
Availability: US, Target outlets
Device: Gaming chair
Basic specs: Washable
Microsoft offers cash incentives for HD-DVD
Stephen Shankland, News.com | Jan 04, 2006
Microsoft is offering cash incentives called coupons to computer makers that sell personal computers with HD DVD drives, the next-generation DVD format the software behemoth is supporting over the rival Blu-ray Disc format, the Electronic Engineering Times reported on Monday.
Microsoft declined to comment in the EE Times report, which cited as evidence of Microsoft's success Hewlett-Packard's decision to back HD DVD as well, where it had previously exclusively supported Blu-ray. An HP executive also said that Microsoft's forthcoming Vista version of Windows will include HD DVD support for free, whereas PC makers must pay about US$30 (S$49.54) per drive in Blu-ray royalties.
In September, Microsoft and Intel raised the profile of the battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray when they announced that they backed HD DVD. Both drive types offer higher capacities than current DVDs, making it possible to record high-definition video, and both types of drives are expected to debut this year.
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