Techie Gadgets

Stay tuned on January 27, because Apple is holding a “special event” to release their latest product. Although Apple was purposely vague about what exactly they will be unveiling, most speculate that the much-awaited Apple Tablet will be taking centerstage at the event. Whatever it is, you can expect it to hit stores at around March, though some say its release might be pushed back until June due to “technical issues” on durability and battery life. I’d take all these rumors with a grain of salt if I were you; Apple employees are apparently great at keeping their mouths shut, and legitimate intel from the inside is rare.

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Tags: Apple Tablet

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Green is in, but a lot of companies that claim to support sustainable living end up contributing to the accumulation of waste products by asking you to buy theirs. Now this unusual phone by Nokia, on the other hand, has an alternate energy source that seems to work. Instead of plugging it onto a socket to recharge the battery, all you gotta do is pour in a sugary drink. That’s right, it runs entirely on glucose! Apparently, this phone is powered by a battery that uses enzymes to generate electricity from carbohydrates. The device produces carbon dioxide and water as the battery dies, but it can instantly be recharged by a new shot of glucose or any sugary drink.

This phone was a collaboration between Nokia and Chinese designer Daizi Zheng, and is supposed to run up to three or four times longer than a lithium battery. Not sure if the Finnish company will actually put this into production, or how well people will receive it. In any case, I’d love to see the application of this technology onto other consumer electronics.

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Just like the thousands of iPhone users out there, you probably depend on your iPhone to stay connected and do business while on the go. The last thing you want is for it to come crashing down the ground. Worry about your iPhone no longer with the latest iPhone accessory from Ozaki – the iCoat Anti-Drop. Made of a special rubber that gives you a good grip and comfortable feel, the iCoat Anti drop makes sure you never drop your iPhone. The entire package comes with 4 different pieces – three rubber straps each especially designed for finger, wrist, and neck carrying, and 1 set of iCoat invisible with a slot where you can attach the straps. The included iCoat invisible is inclusive of a complete front-and-back casing that protects your iPhone against scratches and dust.

So make sure your iPhone stays in one piece. It only costs P1,500 to guarantee it! The Ozaki iCoat Anti-Drop is available through its exclusive Philippine distributer, MSI-ECS. For more product information and other inquiries, email marketing@msi-ecs.com.ph, call 688-3180 / 688-3181, or visit www.msi-ecs.com.ph.

Tags: iPhone accessories

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Are you one of those people who have to change cellphones every couple of months because of drops, bumps, and splashes? Here’s a phone that will probably last you years, even if you’re not very careful. The new Nokia 3720 classic is mobile phone designed to resist water, dust, and shock. The phone’s electronic components is protected in a sealed, leak-proof case made of durable materials and in various colors. Unlike other Nokia phones, the battery cover is not something you can simply slide out; you actually need to use a screwdriver to undo the seal. The Nokia 3720 classic also offers exceptional battery performance as well as an LED flashlight, to complement its rugged design. Additional add-ons include Nokia Maps, which comes pre-loaded on the 1 GB microSD memory card, and the large and bright 2.2” display is perfect for following the route even in unfamiliar terrain. Best of all, it doesn’t look clunky and tacky like those sports phones – you wouldn’t be able to tell how durable it is just by looking at it.

The Nokia 3720 classic has a suggested retail price of P8,170 and is available at all authorized Nokia Stores nationwide. Choose from color grey or yellow. For more information on product features log on to www.nokia.com.ph.

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The age of the USB 3.0 for consumers is here, beginning with HP’s new Envy 15 laptop. The USB 3.0 is the next generation of USBs and is said to offer 10 times faster data transfer rates, allowing notebooks and netbooks to communicate with external defices at a faster rate. According to USB representatives, a USB 3.0 flash drive will only take 3.3 seconds to transfer a 1GB file, as compared to 33 seconds by a USB 2.0 device. I don’t know what people do that makes them unable to wait 27 seconds longer, but okay.

In any case, USB 3.0 technology used to be all talk, until HP unveiled the Envy 15 – the first USB 3.0-enabled consumer device. It’s now available at the HP Direct online store along with the new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5830 Graphics. Take note that while HP is the first, it certainly is not the only company to have a new USB-3.0-enabled laptop line. Asus intends to have USB 3.0 slots in their N61Jq laptops, and Fujitsu’s FMV-Biblo/G70 laptops are not falling far behind. Looks like USB 3.0 will soon be the norm by the end of the year or early next year.

Oh, one more thing about the USB 3.0 – it’s backwards-compatible, meaning you don’t have to throw out your old-fashioned USB 2.0 external hard drive to make room for a new one.

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Tags: HP, USB 3.0

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