Samsung's Pixon Has 8MP Shooter

If the Samsung Omnia’s 5MP camera still left you short-changed in terms of camera power, and you still want something more, then Samsung is giving you yet another powerful camera phone - the Samsung Pixon. Featuring an 8MP camera resolution with 16x digital zoom, auto-focus, fast shutter, face detection and geo-tagging. And yes, it is still a camera phone, so don’t even think that it’s your mid-range digital camera.In fact, the Samsung Pixon might even be better with those digital cameras since it comes with a 3.2-inch full-touch screen and an integrated Photo Browser which lets you share and view photos easily and quickly.The Samsung Pixon would put into shame all other camera phones which claims to be powerful ones and yet fall short in terms of photo image quality and resolution. The Samsung Pixon is a GSM/GPRS/EDGE Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHZ phone the runs on HSDPA 7.2mbp. Other features of the Samsung Pixon include; 3.2-inch 240×400 262K WQVGA TFT LCD, dual LED Flas, advanced shake reduction, wide dynamic range, face detection, smile shot, face link, geotagging, photo browser, video recording and playback function 30fps, music player function, surround sound system, FM Radio with RDS, Bluetooth, TV Out connection, 200MB internal memory and microSD support. The Samsung Pixon will be available mid-October in France to be followed by other European countries and in Asia as well, later on. No words yet on pricing though.

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You Can't Just Buy the iPhone

When you think of the iPhone.. you already think it's expensive. Just for the phone itself. I got mine for around $475 when I got my iPhone. And that's when I got my rebate back! Believe me, the price you pay for an iPhone is totally worth it. But wait a minute! You can't JUST BUY THE IPHONE. You need accessories for it. Not just to make your phone look pretty and easier for you, but to PROTECT IT. The iPhone screen protector is probably the most important thing to get RIGHT WHEN YOU GET YOUR IPHONE. It's a very important essential to have. If one part of your iPhone is cracked or damaged on the screen, most likely the whole screen is messed up! and you wont be able to fix your phone. You need a case for all around your phone that isn't the screen. You also might need a bluetooth if you don't want to use your earphone head set that comes with your phone. There's a lot more to just buying the phone, expect to buy a lot more than just the phone!

A case is the most important of iPhone accessories, as it will protect your investment. Cingular has not confirmed if they will be offering insurance on the iPhone. The iPhone uses multi-touch technology which requires you use the touch screen to navigate the phone. This will undoubtedly result in "smudges". While cases can protect your iPhone from drops, an iPhone screen protector will protect the screen from accidental scratches from a fingernail. It is a further safeguard against mishaps and allow you to enjoy Zoolander in all it's glory.

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Verizon Wireless Offers No Contract Plans

With the popularity of Virgin Mobile's no contract plan and T-Mobile following it up with there version of a no contract plan, it is no wonder why Verizon Wireless has decided to get in on this action. Yes you heard me right (or in this case read me right). Beginning Monday, September 22, 2008 Verizon Wireless will start to offer this no contract plan. Verizon Wireless customers can sign up for month-to-month service, without any contracts.

The new Month-to-Month agreement lets consumers purchase new devices at full-retail price, or use their own CDMA devices without the commitment of a one- or two-year contract. Additionally they can terminate their agreement at the end of any month without paying an Early Termination Fee.

Month-to-Month agreements are now available on all Nationwide Voice and Data plans for new and current contract customers. Current contract customers must fulfill the terms of their current contract before moving to a Month-to-Month agreement.

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Illinois tackles e-waste

Changes in technology is not only transforming our lives and society, but also our landfills. E-waste, a umbrella term used to describe discarded televisions, computers, etc., is a growing problem for many cities and communities. These objects contain chemical that are believed to be contaminating if not disposed properly. Many cities are now trying to solve this problem, and one of them is the Illinois. According to the Lake County News-Sun, the state's legislature has passed a law that would create a new program which would aim to "recycle and reuse electronic devices and eliminate their disposal in landfills." The measure was sponsored by Democratic State Senator Susan Garrett. News-Sun did not delve into specifics, but it said that the law will provide "incentives" for people to dispose of their e-waste properly. It also said that the law would give private companies freedom to figure out how to comply with the new recycling standards.Finally, electronics manufacturers will also "will receive credits for collection of products in rural areas and refurbishing products that are collected."

This law seems good, but as with any government regulation, we have to look at it with skepticism. Getting rid of harmful waste is essential to public safety, but we must take into consideration the costs it will require. Every community that plans to regulate its E-waste problem, or any waste for that matter, must make sure that businesses and individuals are not shouldering too much of the burden by a new law.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/news/1174383,5_1_WA20_NEWLAW_S1.article

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Intelliscreen overthrows the screen of a Blackberry

To all the iPhone users that noticed, why doesn't an iPhone have calender alerts on the front home screen? If you haven't already known, Blackberry's have a homescreen that has little notes for your reminders or whatever is on your calender. I wish that you wouldn't have to jailbreak your iPhone for this, but unfortunately you do. The features conclude viewing your calender, email, text messages, news, sports, and wearther from your iPhone "Slide to Unlock" screen. And there's many more features added onto this application.
Such as:
Taskbar Icons for Missed Email, SMS, and Phone calls
IntelliDial - Dial by photo from the lock screen by pressing the Home Button
QuickView - View/Mark Read/Mark Unread/Delete your Emails and SMS from the Lock Screen
2 IntelliScreens - Double Tap the Clock Area to goto Page 2
Hide IntelliScreen with a Swipe to the left on the Clock Area - Swipe Right to get it back
Customizable Alert Reminders - Don't forget about a missed call, unread email, unread SMS, or repeating Calendar Alerts
Vibrate, Sound, or Flash Alerting with Alert Quiet Time
Smooth scrolling across each item to quickly glimpse at your data
Tap-To-Check Email when you view the unlock screen - no need to "Refresh" from Mail.app or wait 15 minutes
Go directly to the application of your choice with a "Swipe"
Precise International Weather (by Zip) provided by Weather Underground.com
News Feeds include Yahoo!, CNN, BBC Fox News, and Reuters
Add your own Custom RSS Feed
ESPN Sports Feeds include MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA Men's Football and NCAA Women's Basketball
Customizing your IntelliScreen™ is easy! Choose which content you want to view and where
Customize your Layout by pinching and pulling content
Mail and Text Messages can be shown only if new items are available
Skinnable - Customize to the way you want IntelliScreen to look

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Apple tweaks iPhone

To all iPhone users and to those wanting to lay their hands on it, here's a newsflash. According to a recent Associated Press wire story, Apple has uploaded a new software to iTunes that would supposedly decrease "dropped calls", improve "battery life", and cut "the time it takes to synchronize the device with a computer." Users of the iPhone gave praised the new software, saying that it improved the basic functions of the iPhone. One of the key features of this software is that it allows for more connectivity by actually improving the signal capabilities of every iPhone that has the software. Expectedly, Apple also said that the the network-enhancing software would " improve e-mail reliability and reduce crashing applications." Despite a positive boost in its product quality, Associated Press reported a 2.7% decline in Apple Inc.'s shares in the market. Of course, this loss of share value has to do with other trends in the market, which taken overall has been relatively volatile recently. I would expect Apple's shares to hum along steadily with the economy, taking in small losses from time to time, but coming out as a survivor. Apple's products remains very competitive, and in a market economy that is what matters.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080912/ap_on_hi_te/apple_iphone_update;_ylt=AinfgEU8X8pSODhxmNHhByAjtBAF

Motorola Jewel Fashion Phone Announced for Ladies in UK

Don't you wish that you could have a phone that's just as stylish as you? Never mind the Apple iPhone and the LG's Dare. Motorola has just announced their latest phone, Jewel Fashion Phone. Unfortunately, its only available in the UK. Cut like a crystal but glossy like a mirror so you can apply your lip gloss perfectly. The jewel-like design in a Midnight Quartz color has a stylish purple keypad. Its metallic, lustre finish comes to life with animated screen savers that appear to "float" across the borderless, external display. The display's touch-sensitive, digital keys let consumers control the music player from the outside. It comes with a mini-clutch designed to hold essentials for night out. A built-in 2.0-megapixel with 8x zoom camera delivers high-quality, printable images with multi-shot feature, video capture and playback, and a light and landscape viewfinder. The Jewel offers mobile music capabilities with one-touch access to the tracks and pauses music as calls come through. Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology lets users to enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience. "The Jewel combines fashion-forward trends with the latest in premium mobile design and inventive controls to deliver a unique and mesmerising mobile experience," said Andrew Morley, Vice President of Motorola. The Motorola Jewel is available in the UK exclusively at Carphone Warehouse starting in November 2008. Hopefully this gem will become available in the U.S. soon.

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Samsung eyes buyout

The New York Times reported that an arm of Samsung is considering purchasing "flash memory maker, SanDisk, in a deal that could reshape a struggling industry." Flash drive prices are declining across the board, but Samsung's decision to purchase SanDisk would "expand their market share" and reduce their "licensing costs." The key part of the decision, however, would probably be the competitive edge it would grant to Samsung. Toshiba is another company that creates flash memories, and it is planning to eclipse Samsung's share in the market by jacking up their production and getting into a partnership with SanDisk. Samsung's plans to purchase SanDisk, to me, is obviously a pragmatic and well-calculated business move. And I think that should this buyout push through, Samsung will not come out as the only beneficiary. I see SanDisk standing to gain from this deal as well. SanDisk is quite a popular brand, but Samsung's wider household name status should be helpful for any electronics company wanting to expand its market reach.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/business/06samsung.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1220734887-XUs5SfwCPOzsY1j6ki1hjg

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External Battery for iPhones

This battery is for all iPhone, iTouch, iPod, practically anything made by Apple. Have you ever used your phone a little too much, and it was running low on battery? I'm sure all iPhone users experienced "Low on Battery" so quickly after you just took it off the charger. And I'm also sure that you don't use wifi on your iPhone as much as you used to because it leaks more battery. Just like having your bluetooth on and your lighting settings set up to the max. I found this External Battery on a Iphone forum I was on. I believe that Apple should invent something that you don't have to buy an External battery. The iPhone has so many programs on it, and now you can add more applications. It causes up memory, but also drains the battery quicker.

This battery is ideal for long flights, outdoor activities, or anytime your device might run out of power. The hi capacity battery cell will increase usage time approx. 3-4 hours and it's compact size means you can take it anywhere.

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