iPhone pulls ahead of Windows Mobile
Dec 22nd
Apple have pulled ahead of Microsoft in terms of smartphone market share, according to a comScore report detailing October’s US mobile traffic. The research firm has been tracking month-by-month usage across multiple platforms, and while RIM still leads the way with roughly 15m devices in use, the iPhone has pulled ahead of Windows Mobile’s roughly 7m devices by around 2m.
iPhone vs Windows Mobile
The gap was narrowed back in July, and Microsoft’s sluggish growth between then and October has left them floundering behind Apple’s significant climb in numbers. Google’s Android platform and Symbian are both trailing at the back, while Palm has around a third of Apple’s numbers. Read the rest of this entry »
iRecord : Record from TV directly onto your iPod
Dec 14th
Not just for music and videos anymore, the iPod can now be used to watch your favorite movies and TV shows, recorded directly from the source. That’s right, this handy gadget, the iRecord, allows you to record shows and video from any video device including DVD players, cable boxes, or TV’s, directly to your iPod. There’s no need to first record your show then transfer it to your computer and then download it a third time to your iPod.
iRecord
The iRecord video ripper connects directly to your video source with standard video and audio outputs. Your iPod connects directly to the iRecord via the USB port. When your favorite show or movie is playing, simply push the iRecord’s red button and video is encoded and downloaded instantly to your iPod. And if you’re not ready to watch on your iPod, you can store your recording on any USB-based device connected to the iRecord. Read the rest of this entry »
Mimo Mini USB Monitor
Dec 10th
At first I considered making sarcastic comments about paying the same for a miniature 7″ monitor that you would for a monitor three times the size. Then after a closer look at the Mimo Mini USB monitor I realized it is powered entirely via USB, no external AC adaptor or video card needed. This miniature display marvel also runs in landscape or portrait mode and also comes in a touchscreen version. I think the Mimo Mini rocks and after going through the full specs I am sure you will agree with me… Read the rest of this entry »
HP Envy vs Macbook Air
Dec 10th
The Hewlett-Packard Envy 13 offers an excellent example of what a cutting-edge ultra portable should be–and it moves past the Apple MacBook Air in some important respects, despite its overly ambitious price tag.
First, let me say that I have used a MacBook Air for over a year and am well aware of its merits. That said, it is beginning to look a little long in the tooth when juxtaposed with the Envy 13 which, like the Air, offers an aluminum chassis. I will also draw comparisons with 13-inch MacBook Pro since the Envy seems to fall somewhere between this and the Air. Read the rest of this entry »
Wireless Charging
Dec 6th
Wireless charging has become a very big deal over the last few months. I know many people who don’t want to have to deal with plugging in wires when they want to charge the mobile phone or other devices. The WildCharge system has been around for a while now and today marks the launch of a new product called the Powermat that can charge multiple devices at once.
Folding PowerPad
The Portable Mat is a fold out device that has a place to sit up to three mobile phones to charge. Each phone requires a special case or an adapter to charge. The mat also has a single USB port allowing the user to charge a USB device at the same time. A universal power supply allows the mat to work anywhere in the world and the system includes a Universal Powercube with eight tips. The tips included are for many common phones such as those that charge using the mini-usb interface. However, tips for the iPhone, Blackberry, and Sony devices are not included.
Powermat Receivers are the cases that allow the devices to get power from the mat and are offered for Blackberry, iPhone, iPods, Nintendo DS, and a universal receiver has USB tips and more. The Powermat is available in the US for $99.99 and the specific receivers sell for $29.99 to $39.99. You can get more details at Powermat
I’m going to order one and try it out. I’ll let you all know if it is any good!
