Archives for May 2007
Apple iPhone gets official thumbs up
Jo Best | May 21, 2007
Apple's long-awaited iPhone has been given the go-ahead by the US government in time for its rumored June launch.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given Apple the thumbs-up and the device is now set for launch. While Apple has kept the exact launch date of its first mobile close to its chest, it's widely believed to be some time in late June.
The FCC typically tests new devices to the market for various factors including SAR (specific absorption rate)--how much radiation is absorbed into the owner's head--when the device is in use.
The FCC approval documents don't, however, give away more details of the closely guarded iPhone: Apple has requested that details including pictures of the handheld device and its user guide remain under wraps for 45 days.
When the device does go on sale, it will be licensed exclusively to US operator Cingular at two prices, US$499 for a 4GB device and US$599 for its 8GB equivalent, although it's not known whether Cingular intends to subsidize the device.
Apple has given the official launch date for the UK as late 2007 but has yet to reveal which mobile operator will be its partner in this country.
Jo Best of Silicon.com reported from London.
Pirate Toaster
Juniper Foo | May 21, 2007
Avast, me hearties! With Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End about to start screening, there's nothing like getting all pirate-ty with this jolly roger bread toaster that stamps your toast with skulls and bones. And you can toss it down with a barrel of grog and never so much as shiver those timbers. Arrr!
Via OhGizmo
Price: US$45
Availability: Check it at Tom Wet
Device: Toaster
Specs: N.A.
Dell goes solid state come June
Darius Chang | May 18, 2007
According to Dell Singapore's spokesperson, the new range of Latitude notebooks will start offering solid state and hybrid harddisks in the business-centric L attitude series to Asia come June.
The new Santa Rosa laptops are not merely refresh models of its existing lineup. The chassis has been toughened with magnesium-alloy materials, and the standard-aspect display goes widescreen in its 2007 business range. Offering the flash-based hard drive solution can only increase data integrity, as the solid state memory is more drop resistant than its mechanical counterpart. The first wave of flash-based Latitudes will likely include a 32GB storage option, not enough for multimedia users, but sufficient for productivity users.
Unfortunately, solid state technology is still in its infancy and hence rather expensive. A hybrid drive uses traditional magnetic technology coupled with a 512MB flash component. The latter acts as a fast buffer for accessing the contents of the storage platter. Hybrid drives would likely be offered at a premium over normal harddisks, but certainly a lot cheaper than flash-based solutions.
USB Heated Travel Mug
Juniper Foo | May 18, 2007
Mugs? Love them, right next to the dozen that your clueless colleagues have given you over the years. USB mugs? Bring them on. One never knows when that piping hot drink or nip of caffeine is much needed while blogging your life story on the PC. What's more, this one looks eminently luggable on the road, thanks to the onboard car adapter and USB port. And in case you're a klutz, the double insulated stainless steel mug sports a spillproof top. Your cup runneth over. Not!
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Via popgadget.net
Price: US$24.95
Availability: Check out Gifts and Gadgets Online
Device: USB device
Specs: Includes one 12V plug for car, USB plug, soft grip rugged handle, 16oz, soft rubberized finish in red or blue
Fatboy Headdemock Hammock
Juniper Foo | May 17, 2007
Oooh, we want. This would certainly be perfect in a corner of our CNET Asia Lab, not to mention being highly conducive to lab testing R&R style. And in colors to match, too! Too bad, at US$399, this versatile Fatboy hammock probably costs more than some of the products we review. Ah well, back to the humble fleece beanbag to park our sorry behinds in.
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Via Uncrate
Price: US$399
Availability: Check it out here
Device: Hammock
Specs: 110 x 55 inches, easy-to-clean nylon material with special coating. metal tubing base
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