Monday, October 25, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for October 18-25, 2010

Monday, October 25, 2010


Playing Nintendo Wii ‘can leave you injured’

MELBOURNE – Playing Nintendo Wii? Well, you need to be careful, for at least 66 people attended New South Wales Emergency department last year while playing the home video game console.

Some of them had dislocated body parts, as NSW Health reported another 37 gamers had sought emergency help this year as a result of Wii … Read : Playing Nintendo Wii ‘can leave you injured’.

Apple Does 14.1 Million iPhones and iPads Biz Leaving Behind Macs

Apple has successfully marketed more iPads than Macs for the first time, and more iPhonesway more than iPods. Interestingly, out of this they have made more than $20 billion.
Well, the man himself, Steve Jobs, had a lot to speak about all this.
Reportedly, the 4.19 million iPads Apple sold in the third quarter is a huge …. Read the original article  : Apple Does 14.1 Million iPhones and iPads Biz Leaving Behind Macs.

Starcraft II Cheat Makers Prepare to Face The Wrath of Blizzard in a Lawsuit

Blizzard is perhaps the top PC based developer in the world at least in terms of raw revenue generation. Come on now when you have franchisees like Starcraft, Diablo and Warcraft under your belt its tough not to stay at the top. That is not even considering the global behemoth that is the …. Read the original article  : Starcraft II Cheat Makers Prepare to Face The Wrath of Blizzard in a Lawsuit.

HTC Shift Avails Mac OS X 10.5.6

Well, if you do remember the HTC Shift, let me tell you, it has been with us since mid 2007, back in its days it was called names we barely ever come across today: an ultra mobile computer, a pocket PC and indeed a turning point in mobile device industry.
After a couple of years … Read more »».

Employees trained via video games do their jobs better

WASHINGTON – A new research has indicated that organizations using video games to train employees end up with smarter, more motivated workers who learn more and forget less.

A University of Colorado Denver Business School study found those trained on video games do their jobs better, have higher skills and retain information longer than workers learning … Read : Employees trained via video games do their jobs better.

HTC HD7 Vs Desire HD: A Comparison

Europeans can now have the choice of two great smart phones to pick up from as HTC HD7 and Desire HD will be introduced to their markets on October 21. We have lined up a quick comparison between these two mobile phones from the same house.
The HD7 got the finest version of Windows Phone …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : HTC HD7 Vs Desire HD: A Comparison.

Meet the Chair Controlled By iPhone

The iPhone can do a lot of things but controlling a chair is definitely not one of them or is it? We have apps for controlling Televisions alright but an app for The chair where we sit and enjoy the movie may be taking things too far. But that is not to say that …. Source article  : Meet the Chair Controlled By iPhone.

The Reason Behind Nokia’s Gradual Decline As The King Of Cell Phones

Are you shocked by the phone featured here? Don’t be. Surf any gadget site and you are sure to come across a bevy of lists with all the latest smartphones and the features they carry. The fact remains that only a minuscule percentage of world population are not exactly using one. In a surprising …. Source article  : The Reason Behind Nokia’s Gradual Decline As The King Of Cell Phones.

BlackBerry Style 9670 Specifications and Official Photos Unveiled

Sprint recently unleashed the latest from the house of BlackBerry. The new flip smartphone, the Blackberry Style 9670 smartphone. This trendy new gadget flaunts a 2.7 inch QVGA internal display, BlackBerry 6 operating system, Full QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera with flash, 3G Connectivity, A-GPS, 32GB expandable memory to start …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BlackBerry Style 9670 Specifications and Official Photos Unveiled.

Motorola Droid X Special-Edition Photo Pops Up

Motorola Droid X happens to be Verizon’s one of the most success brewing tools ever, and if the present scenario is taken into count it is undoubtedly playing the head of Verizon Droid family.
To celebrate their victory, the company recently launched the Motorola Droid 2 R2-D2, which is a special edition of Droid …. Original article  : Motorola Droid X Special-Edition Photo Pops Up.

3 Must Buy Accessories for your Laptop

A laptop has become an indispensable part of our daily lives thereby creating a different market segment for the laptop accessories as well. Recently markets are flooded with Designer laptop bag, laptop screen guard, cooling pad, USB light, laptop skins, etc. which may not be useful at all. Here is a list of accessories … Read more : 3 Must Buy Accessories for your Laptop.

Lenovo G560 Quick Review

Giving Lenovo G560 a quick glance may make you feel that there must be many problems with these notebooks because it is selling at sub-700 dollars price tag but it is surely an attractive thing for the budget buyers. Let’s take a brief look at the laptop to decide whether it is worth a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Lenovo G560 Quick Review.

Best 3 Tablet PC under $500

Among many form factors of computers available nowadays, tablet PC has created a market of its own for its usable design. A wide range of tablets are available for general Consumers as well as professionals. The models manufactured by HP, Lenovo and Dell are ruling the Tablet PC market as their products are widely …. Read the original article  : Best 3 Tablet PC under $500.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Features and Price in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Good news for mobile aficionados! The handset of Blackberry, which they always crave for having into their palm, is now hitting the market at an affordable price. BlackBerry Torch 9800 has been launched in India and its price is Rs. 35,000.

This new offerings of RIM gives users an altogether different …. Read the original article  : here.

Nokia N8 with 12 megapixel Camera Available at $749 in Australia

In the sea of identikit touchscreen dominated phones, the new Nokia N8 stand out of the crowd due to its impressive camera quality and its Symbian^3 filled operating system. This flagship handset from Nokia was announced in the month of April and the release date is delayed by Nokia to surmount the suspense among …. Read the original article  : here.

Western Digital launches 3TB HDD

Western Digital, the famous name in hard drive maker has launched the largest capacity SATA hard drive available till date. The new Caviar Green HDD line includes the world’s first 3 TeraByte SATA drive. The new 5400-rpm drives uses less energy and are therefore more eco-friendly storage solution provided by WD GreenPower Technology. This will …. Original source  : Western Digital launches 3TB HDD.

Nokia N8 Quick Review

A quick glance at the N8 will convey that Nokia has launched one of the most robust styled mobile in the market. As the market is flooded with the touchscreen phones, the N8 manages to make a difference and dominates the market. The credit goes to its construction made up of aluminum along [..] Read the original article: here.

Nokia C5-03 Low Budget Touchscreen Smartphone Announced

If you are a budget conscious fellow and still can’t resist the temptation of buying a smartphone, then new stylish Nokia C5-03 is just apt for you. Though to keep the cost low, Nokia has made some compromises during its manufacture, yet it was successful in making a decent handset dubbed as Nokia C5-03.

The new …. Source article  : Nokia C5-03 Low Budget Touchscreen Smartphone Announced.

Now, play ‘poker with Anna Chapman’ on your iPhone

NEW YORK – Sexy Russian spy Anna Chapman is all set to launch an iPhone application in which she will challenge the player to a hand of poker.

Packing a pistol in the promos for ‘Poker with Anna Chapman,’ she’s looking for players who’ll pony up 99 cents to play a virtual hand – either ‘Texas …. Original article  : Now, play ‘poker with Anna Chapman’ on your iPhone.

Best 3 Plasma TV in 2010

Television industry has transformed from the days of the fat back CRT TVs to the days of slim displays with extremely clear picture quality. Plasma TVs are now leading Home Theater Industry because of its thinner design, large display size availability and sharp image quality. The Plasma TVs can be hanged in the wall … Original source on Gaea Times at : Best 3 Plasma TV in 2010.

Dell Renews XPS Lineup of Multimedia Laptops

Dell XPS lineup was one of my recommended series of multimedia laptops and there are now some more reasons to be a fan of the XPS Series as they have come up with some new models that boast NVIDIA graphics, HD webcams and JBL audio. The laptops may seem a little cumbersome compared to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dell Renews XPS Lineup of Multimedia Laptops.

Verizon to Sell Galaxy Tab at $599

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab will be on sale for $599.99 without a contract from Verizon from November 12. You’ll get the options of purchasing Samsung’s Android tablet with Verizon’s various new data plans, for e.g. 1GB for $20 a month. It was announced that in contrast to the traditional white, this time Verizon version of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Verizon to Sell Galaxy Tab at $599.

Palm Pre 2 officially available now

Palm Pre 2 will now be available officially with revamped newer fashion and webOS 2.0 that promises true multitasking. It does not have any dramatic changes or up-gradation but still the improvements are worth mentioning in the Palm Pre 2 model.
The plastic screen of earlier models is replaced with a durable glass screen. The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Palm Pre 2 officially available now.

Best 3 Laptops for Students

Nowadays a laptop has become a necessary tool for learning and a laptop is a must for every student. But choosing a laptop for a student may be a difficult thing as it depends on the type of applications he/she is going to run on it. If anyone chooses engineering field, he/she will need …. Source  : Best 3 Laptops for Students.

HP Slate 500 finally official at a price $799

It’s time to wake up and give you a pinch as the HP Slate is finally official at the price of $799. But the Windows 7 Slate is finally launched in the market in a different manner. HP may have intentionally changed the motive and is now targeting the business firms and business …. Original source  : HP Slate 500 finally official at a price $799.

3 Gadgets to gift on Thanksgiving Day

This Thanksgiving Day gift some techno gadgets to your loved ones. Here are some suggestions.
Solar Powered iPod Dock

The world is going green. Global warming is heating up every second so it is good to switch on to alternative sources of energy. All those who are concerned for our planet and all those who are at …. Source  : 3 Gadgets to gift on Thanksgiving Day.

3 Tips to Take Care of your Laptop

Your Laptop may lose its charm quickly if you fail to take care of it properly. To make your laptop last longer, here are some top tips you should follow to ensure that you get the best out of your laptop.
Carry Case: For conveyance without damage
Laptops have become popular as they can be transported anywhere …. Original article  : 3 Tips to Take Care of your Laptop.

3 gadgets to buy this Halloween

Halloween – the name reveals and brings out pots of joy and lots of hullabaloo among the crowd. After all, it is the Halloween party time and thus people are quite excited about it. Everyone tries to be in spotlight especially the teens and showing the coolest stuffs is a quick way to get attention. … Read more : 3 gadgets to buy this Halloween.

Sony Ericsson launches 16 mega pixel Cyber-shot S006

Sony is leaving no stone unturned to capture the market in Japan. As an introductory product, Sony Ericsson has launched 16 mega pixels Cyber shot S006 cell phone for the tech savvy and tech lover Japanese in collaboration with KDDI. The sliding mobile handset’s biggest attraction is the 16.2 mega pixel CMOS sensor attached …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Sony Ericsson launches 16 mega pixel Cyber-shot S006.

HP Slate: Not An iPad Killer

PALO ALTO (GaeaTimes.com)- After much wait and speculation, HP has released the Slate 500, its answer to Apple’s iPad. However, it would not be appropriate to compare the two products on the same scale. The Slate 500 is almost like a regular PC with the difference that its touch screen based. It runs the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : HP Slate: Not An iPad Killer.

3 Things to look for before buying your first microwave oven

In today’s world, microwaves have become a necessity in every kitchen and almost every household needs one. But there are hundreds of microwave to choose from. Most of buyers don’t know what kind of microwave they are looking for or what should be the criteria they must set while searching for a microwave. So … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 3 Things to look for before buying your first microwave oven.

HTC 7 Mozart Quick Review

HTC 7 Mozart is the latest product from the house of HTC running on Windows Phone 7. The mobile phone has the stylish design and new innovations for which HTC is known for. This new Smartphone comprises of a numerous technologies and some unique HTC applications. You can get access through the new HTC … Read more >>.

Best 3 HDTV to buy in 2010

It is needless to say that people are going for new generation HDTVs for their outstanding picture quality. But before you buy any HDTV there is something to look for in any of those high definition televisions. First of all you have to decide the size of the display appropriate for your living room. … Read : Best 3 HDTV to buy in 2010.

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