Techie-Pinoy » device

JBL OnBeat Xtreme iOS Docking Station

Vinson — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:55:34 +0000

JBL has released its own iPad dock called OnBeat Extreme (model JBLONBEATXTAM) speaker dock. It features an A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profile support which is fully compatible with iOS devices. No need for cables anymore. The OnBeat Extreme is equipped with dual Atlas bass drivers and Ridge tweeters computer-optimized by DSP equalization (deliver 30W of power) and uses high-quality AAC codec for superior audio streaming. You can use it as a hands-free calling device (make or receive calls) with a built-in microphone with enhanced sound through digital sound processing (DSP) and echo cancellation.

OnBeat Extreme also features a rotating connector, so you can position your iPad, iPhone or iPod in both portrait and landscape orientation. While sitting on the dock, your iOS device can also be charge. The good thing about this dock – you can also control it using OnBeat Xtreme app that’s available on the Apple App Store. The JBL OnBeat Xtreme is available now for $599.00.

Vinson Lozano

I’m the admin of Techie-Pinoy, an SEO, and a Web Developer. I love reading latest news about technology, WordPress tweaks, troubleshooting Windows common problems, and anything related to computers.

Brando USB Encryption Card Reader

Vinson — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:32:54 +0000

Brando has announced their latest gadget which is a USB card reader with encryption feature. This card reader will allow you to secure your important files by encrypting the data stored and will require the user to input his/her password. The USB Encryption Card Reader is compatible with SD, SDHC and MMC. It has separate sections (private and public) for your portable storage device. Every time you save/copy a file in the protected area it would ask for a password and the only way to retrieve the data you have stored is through the use of this card reader because the card reader itself is the one that encrypts the data, thus also it is the one responsible for the decryption of your files. You can buy this gadget for $23 a pop.

Vinson Lozano

LeapFrog LeapPad Tablet for Kids

Vinson — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:06:49 +0000

Looking for an educational tool for your kids? Then you might want to check this out. LeapPad tablet by LeapFrog is a 5-inch touchscreen device with a built-in camera, video recorder, microphone, 2 GB of storage, a stylus, and a motion sensor for learning activities and gaming. Having 480 x 272 resolution for kids is alright I guess, unlike us adults for sure would complain for its display. I’m very sure that you don’t want your kids to put their dirty hands on your IPad, so the best thing you could do is get one of this tablet and hand it over to your kids. The tablet has built-in applications such as art, story, animation and photo studio. Parents can choose pink or green, and it will be released on August 15, 2011 for $99.99. Pre-sale begins in the U.S. and Canada tomorrow, July 29. By the end of the year, more than 100 new learning game cartridges, books, apps and videos will be made available for the LeapPad, too.

Vinson Lozano

iTwin USB File Sharing Device

Vinson — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:36:50 +0000

There is a latest technology in the U.S. called iTwin USB file sharing device. The iTwin allows two computers to share files over the internet. You just need to plug the other half of the iTwin into your computer and the other half to where would you like to send or receive a file. Security wise the iTwin uses 256-bit AES encryption to ensure that the data is secured while being transferred. Be sure to get one of these because the first batch is limited to just 50 units. iTwin will hit the US market in early 2011 and will be available in gunmetal gray and lime green color. It has a price of $99 plus $10 additional for delivery.

Vinson Lozano

Nokia 5250 smartphone

Vinson — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:52:15 +0000

Nokia has confirmed the released of their latest technology called Nokia 5250 smartphone. This new handset features a 2.8-inch touchscreen with 360 x 640 resolutions, 2 megapixel camera, 51MB of internal memory can be extended up to 16GB using microSD memory card, and will come with Olvi Music Unlimited allowing you to download as long as your memory can hold it. This latest Nokia handset battery is said to last for 18 days on standby mode and seven hours of talk time or 1 whole day of playing music files.

Other features of the Nokia 5250 include social networking support for Facebook, MySpace and more, as well as multiple email accounts, including Ovi Mail, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. But unfortunately there’s no 3G or GPS unlike the Nokia 5230 has and no Wi-Fi like the Nokia 5530. This smartphone has a retail price of $145 when released. This price is before tax or subsidies.

Vinson Lozano

Nokia's Upcoming Technology: Nokia N8

Vinson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:28:45 +0000

Nokia has recently announced its latest technology called Nokia N8. This new handset has a 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen display with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels. This mobile phone is not just an ordinary phone; it is equipped with a digicam-like powerful 12 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens and a Xenon flash. The video recording capabilities of this handset can record 720p which is really superb and can be played using a media player which supports even DivX formats so you get high quality video playback too. Captured images, footages and other files can be stored on its 16 GB internal memory, which can be extended by using a microSD card supported up to 32 GB.

The Nokia N8 was also designed to run social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and updates are delivered directly to the N8’s home screen. You can edit photos and videos directly on the Nokia N8. The phone also supports on-demand Web TV. Watch your favorite channels on the Nokia N8 and it has also a feature access to a range of Nokia OVI services. As of now there are no words in pricing, though it was said to be release on August 25.

Vinson Lozano

Swiftpoint Wireless Mouse

Vinson — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:08:54 +0000

If you’re looking for a super tiny wireless mouse for your notebook, then you might want to have this latest gadget called Swiftpoint Mouse. This wireless mouse can be handle as a pen between your fingers and as usual it has a left, right button, and a scroll wheel. The swiftpoint mouse has a 1000 dpi sensor and can last for an hour with a 30-sec charge, it is said that this mouse can be charge 90 minutes at its full and could last 2-4 weeks indicated by its LED battery indicator. This wireless mouse is now available for pre-order with a price of $70 and is expected to knock the market this mid of August.

Vinson Lozano

Zen Mobile X390

Vinson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:22:07 +0000

Looking for a new mobile phone? Then check this latest gadget called Zen X390. It is a Dual SIM GSM mobile with camera, and has its own MP3 and MP4 player. It has a loudspeaker, a powerful LED based torch that is claimed to provide up to 4 hours of continuous light, and Wireless FM Radio.

This mobile phone has a measure of 102 x 42 x 13 mm in size, and equipped by customized version of BLAH JAVA operating system for mobiles, has extremely light-weight at less than 75 grams with battery. This Zen X390 was a universal all-in-one micro USB v1.1 port connection, Mobile Tracker, Blacklist call and SMS and applications like world clock, alarm clock, calculator, calendar and stopwatch. The ZenX390 has a retail price 1,649 in India with one year warranty.

Vinson Lozano

Samsung Wave S8500

Vinson — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:59:26 +0000

Samsung has launched its latest technology dubbed as Samsung Wave S8500. This new handset features 3.3” WVGA Super AMOLED touch screen display with a powerful 5-megapixel camera with High Definition 720p video recording capabilities. Aside from that it also features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS connectivity. The Samsung Wave S8500 uses 1GHz processor, supports TouchWiz 3.0, Samsung’s Social Hub and runs under bada Operating System. For now there is no information about the release date of this Wave S8500, but the price range is said to be around $399.95.

Vinson Lozano

Motorola Droid X Android 2.1 Smartphone

Vinson — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:56:48 +0000

Motorola has unveiled its latest technology dubbed as Droid X handset. This new handheld device features an 8-megapixel camera with 4.3-inch touch screen display with a resolution of 854×480 pixel. Other core specifications of Droid X includes 1 Ghz TI OMAP3630 45nm processor, auto focus and dual LED flash on its 8 megapixel camera, Swype keyboard, 8 GB internal storage that can be extended via micro SD card, and has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. One of the latest technology of this handset is it’s built in Wi-Fi mobile hotspot function. Droid X is using Android 2.1, but it is said that it will be upgrade into 2.2 and will have Adobe flash player 10.1 updates. For all Motorola fans, expect this android smart phone this July 15^th with a retail price of almost $200 with a 2 year contract included.

Vinson Lozano