Play music from any object using Pocketboom - even a plastic cup

PocketBoom, the most unique gadget you'll see this year.  The PocketBoom has the ability to turn anything into a speaker; so tables, boxes, plant pots and even canal boats - the musical world is your oyster!  The PocketBoom costs less than £15 and is extremely easy to use - you simply plug it into your phone and attach the vibration sticky pad to whatever you wish to make a speaker.  It's small and light so you can take it anywhere and really you're  carrying around a party in your pocket :)

Sony Ericsson W660

The Walkman® player 2.0 transforms your phone into a powerful portable music machine. Enjoy one-click access to your music tracks via the Walkman® key.

Your music kit Tune in to your favourite station with the FM radio or stick to your own tracks - transfer from PC and store on Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™). A 512 MB unit is included.

Add some pictures catch the moment with the 2.0-megapixel camera. It comes complete with digital zoom, video recording capabilities and a built-in flash.

Music recognition What’s that sound? Just record a few seconds of music and TrackID™ (powered by Gracenote Mobile MusicID) returns the song name, artist and album to your phone within seconds.

Blog your lifeThe easy way to share your life in pictures. Take or choose a photo, add a little text and publish it for friends and family to enjoy

Flight mode Function that inactivates radio transmitters and receivers so that some functions can be used in places such as planes and hospitals.

Push emailInstant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly to your phone as soon as they arrive.

More detailed specs to come

Full Specifications
features:
2 Megapixel camera
2.5 x digital zoom
3G
Bluetooth technology
conference calling
Flight mode
FM Radio
internal memory 32Mb
Java™ capable
PlayNow 3.0
real sound ring tones
speaker phone
TrackID
Tri-band on 2G
Video Calling
video capture
Video download
Video Messaging
Video playback
Walkman music player
talk time 5.0 hours
standby 15.0 days



weight: 93g

Sony Ericsson Launches Xperia X1 SDK

Things appear to be better for the Xperia X1. Sony Ericsson has launched the SDK for it which means software creators out there can start inventing new Windows Mobile applications for the handset.
The SDK runs on visual studio so it will be quite easy for developers to start working on new apps. Testing them won’t require an actual Xperia X1 phone since all testing can be done straight on the PC where the handset is emulated.
The SDK release should suggest an official launch closing in soon. From what we know, Sony Ericsson has confirmed a Q4 release without suggesting any actual dates.

Sony Ericsson's been having a tough time lately, but there are still plenty of fans eagerly awaiting its Xperia X1 smartphone. Well, the company released an SDK today that should mean the X1 will be available soon.
One of the impressive aspects of the X1 is its gorgeous 3-inch touch screen that will have multiple panels for quickly launching applications. Today's SDK will enable developers to create these panels for different types of applications like music, games, e-mail, and more. The SDK's free and includes things like an X1 emulator, sample code, and Microsoft Visual Studio templates.

I've yet to get a hold of this smartphone, but it looks like the right size, and I love full-sized QWERTY keyboards. There will be built-in Wi-Fi, assisted-GPS, Pocket Office, and HSDPA 3G with up to 7.2 Mbps download speeds. There also will be a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and video recording capabilities -- but I stopped caring about a phone's camera a long time ago.

Source: mobilewhack.com

Review: Nokia Mini-Speakers MD-6

The Nokia MD-6 is a portable speaker for your mobile phone but also for your MP3 player or Laptop.
The MD-6 comes in a grey, small and thin package with following slogan on it: ” My music, everywhere, with me”. I’ll come back to this slogan later on.

The MD-6 is a speaker with a candybar format. The two speakers are hidden and are hold together by magnets. This is a really cool features since these are portable speakers which need to be resistance against scratches, dust and so on. Once you opened the speakers you can see a little LED lighting up in a white colour . This LED reminds you that the speaker is on and is ready for using.
The speakers doesn’t look really nobly nor cheap. It is made completely out of glossy plastic or at both ends matte which looks due to the black-red colour really stylish and modern. The cable is approximately 73cm long and can be stretched out of its cradle when needed what is really convenient and handy. It has a 3.5mm plug which is perfect for the N95, N82, Mp3 players or laptops. More over you can find two Audio Adapter for 2.5mm audiojack ( E66, E90, E77).

The package contains:
Nokia Mini Speakers (MD-6)
Nokia Audio Adapter (AD-63)
Nokia Audio Adapter (AD-52)
Nokia Carrying Pouch
4 AAA batteries
User guide

Courtesy : Symbianworld.org

Nokia 6650

Having the 6650 in the hand the first time I was really surprised of its build quality. Especially since the back and the front is made out of steel which looks nobly and stylish at the same time. Opening the clamshell you will see mainly black plastic on which you can find, from time to time, some fingerprints which aren’t to bad or to big. No doubt, the 6650 is solid like a rock. However, my test-device was shaking a little bit in closed mode when you touched the front or used the external display.

The 6650’s dimensions are 99.7 x 47 x 16.2 mm which is actually pretty good. When it’s closed it is really small and isn’t as wide as other models. If you open the 6650 it becomes really big but also very thin. I actually like its size. More over, it only weights 112 g.Just like every handheld nowadays the 6650 can playback MP3 files also.

The 6650 offers a lot connectivity ways. From GPS, HSDPA, Bluetooth, UMTS, GPRS, IrDA to micro-USB everything is under this sexy hood. Anyway, in the test Bluetooth works fast and great with the E71, my computer and also with my SU-8W. When you insert the micoUSB-cable into the 6650, you can choose between four modes - PC Suite, Data transfer, Image print and Media player. I usually use the Data transfer but if you like to have access to your internal memory you have to choose PC suite. Of course the 6650 can receive and send emails. The internal email client is good and easy to set up. Downloading the attached HTML file you can view the email just like you know it from your desktop; with all graphics and so on. More over, you can receive emails and with attachments like pictures, MP3 and other files.

Although the 6650 isn’t a multimedia device or flagship but a mid-tier device it offers build in GPS with A-GPS. Using the GPS and Nokia Maps you can see where you are or where you friend lives- either in map, map3D, satellite or hybrid mode. Furthermore, you can see how to come to the train station or any-other place. This all is for free but live navigation, which most the user are looking for, isn’t. You have to buy licenses to use Maps as good as possible. The GPS works good and in addition with A-GPS (Assisted-Global Positioning System) you can get a faster GPS-fix. It always depends on your location but you should get a GPS fix within a minute or even less. Nokia is offering a program called Sports Tracker using the built in GPS of the 6650 to give you information about speed, altitude and many more.

It offers 128MB internal memory and compatibility for microSD and also microSDHC cards. In the test my 4GB microSDHC card worked without problems. The slot for the microSD card sits on the side and is protect well, just like the 2.5mm audio jack, micro USB port and the power core.The internal 2.2” QVGA display shows 16 millions colors. The external display ( 128 x 160 pixels) shows 256k colors. By closing the 6650 you can use the secondary display.

Advantages:
Size
Build quality
External display
Battery



Disadvantages:
Small 2.2´´ display
Some S60 Feature Pack 2 additions are missing ( i.e transitions)

Nokia 3120 Classic

Mobile phone company giant, Nokia, has announced the newest addition to their line of handsets, the Nokia 3120 Classic. The Nokia 3120 Classic is a stripped down model with basic functionalities. This includes 3G capability, web browsing, email, and music download. The Nokia 3120 Classic features a tactile 2-inch QVGA display, 2-megapixel camera, music player with 4GB memory, and a range of colors: plum/powder white, chestnut brown, deep red, and graphite.
Nokia has announced its newest 3G handset, the 3120 Classic. This small candybar handset is based on the S40 user interface, and features an advanced music player and active standby screen. The 3120 Classic has a built-in 2 megapixel camera as well as a secondary front-facing VGA camera for video calling (where supported).
The 3120 Classic sports an integrated FM radio and a 2.5mm headphone port, as well as a microSD card slot and MP3 player. The 2.0" QVGA display is capable of rendering up to 16 million colors, and should make browsing the mobile web a pleasure. Connectivity comes via quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and dual-band WCDMA. It appears there will be three different versions of the 3120 Classic, with different WCDMA frequencies for Europe, North America, and Australia/South America.

Bluetooth 2.0 and a micro-USB port will make it easy to connect the 3120 Classic to other devices, and the Opera Mini web browser will come pre-installed for web browsing. It will be available in one of four color schemes: graphite, plum/powder white, deep red, and chestnut brown.

Key features:
2" 16M-color QVGA display
2 megapixel camera with LED flash
S40 user interface
Compact and lightweight
Quad-band GSM support
3G network support, video-call
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
Stereo FM radio
microSD card slot, microSDHC support
Very good battery
2.5mm standard audio jack
Rich preinstalled content

Main disadvantages:
Slow camera and unimpressive image quality
Uncomfortable battery cover latch
Weak backlighting
Memory card slot under the battery cover

Nokia 7310 Supernova

Recognizing that no one style fits all, Nokia unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers, one of these new devices is the Nokia 7610 Supernova mobile phone. The Nokia 7610 Supernova is part of the new Nokia Supernova range, featuring a mix of bold colors and an of-the-moment design, evoking the allure of the latest statement handbags or must-have sunglasses. Aimed at style conscious men and women who want to stay connected, the new range delivers exceptional mobile functionality alongside a variety of music and internet experiences.

Nokia Supernova with Xpress-On covers The slim and sleek Nokia 7310 Supernova includes Xpress-On covers etched with daring 3D textured designs available in 'steel blue' plus a second front and back cover in 'wasabi green' or 'candy pink'. A further five front and back cover options will be available for purchase in select markets in 'mushroom silver', 'plum jam', 'electric blue', 'yellow mellow' and 'espresso brown'.The Nokia 7310 Supernova is a tri-band music phone for EGSM 900/1800/1900 or GSM 850/1800/1900 in some regions. In addition to a 2 megapixel camera, the Nokia 7310 Supernova supports 4GB microSD cards for MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA music files, pictures, video, contacts and more. Additional features include 2" QVGA display with 16.7million colors, USB 2.0 , Bluetooth 2.0, Flash Lite 2.1, TV out and MIDP Java 2.1 with additional Java APIs.

This is a lightweight GSM only device weighing 83 grams and measuring 106.5 x 45.4 x 11.95mm. There's a 2" 240 x 320 pixel display in 16.7 million colours, and the handset runs the familiar Series 40 interface. Internal memory is 20GB, expandable using microSD cards up to 4GB. On the back is a basic 2 megapixel camera with a video capture resolution of just 176 x 144 pixels at 15 fps.

As well as having a FM radio, stereo Bluetooth and a 2.5mm TV/audio output connector. This means that the Nokia 7310 looks to be a capable music player, although it does lack dedicated media keys. The S40 operating system includes a web browser, email client and the standard Nokia PIM functions, so it will be easy to use but will lack the expandability of an S60 smartphone.


Source : LetsGoDigital, GSMArena

Links:-
LetsGoDigital.com
GSMArena.com

Sony Ericsson-W902, W595, W302 - video preview

Sony Ericsson W902

Sony Ericsson W595

Sony Ericsson W302

More details about some of these models, are published in our blog for reference check.

Sony Ericsson W902

Sony Ericsson W595

Sony Ericsson W595 (2nd latest)

The quad-band W595 is a slider handset, featuring a 240x320-pixel resolution screen, a 3.2megapixel camera, integrated stereo speakers, stereo Bluetooth, 40MB of internal memory expandable with Memory Stick Micro M2 cards, and it weighs 3.7 ounces.

Features

• Walkman player - music on the go(assumes eAAC+encoded files).
• 2GB Memory Stick Micro (M2) - store and play more than 1,900 songs.
• Share jack and stereo speakers - share your sounds.
• Bluetooth - use the many wireless speakers for loud sound.
• TrackID and SensMe - lets you know what you are listening to.
• 3.2 megapixel camera - snap some great shots and share with friends.

• AAC,Polyphonic & MP3 Ringtones - Vibration - Stereo speakers,
• Phonebook = 1000 x 20 fields and Photo call - Call records 30 received, dialed and missed calls.
• GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps.
• HSCSD.
• EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps,
• USB v2.0,
• Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
• 3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps - SMS, EMS, MMS & Email Messaging,
• 3 megapixel camera with 2048×1536 pixels, video and videocall camera,
• HTML (NetFront ) & WAP 2.0/xHTML Browser,
• Java MIDP 2.0,
• Shake control,
• TrackID music recognition,
• Built-in handsfree,
• SensMe,
• FM radio with RDS,
• Up to 385 hours standby time plus Up to 9 hours talk time.
• Screen- QVGA (320x240)- 18-bit (262k) colour TFT.
• Memory- 40 MB Phone Memory- Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support.
• Sizes- 47.0 x 100.0 x 14.0 mm- 1.9 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches.
• Weight- 104.0 gr- 3.7 oz

SOURCE : wordpress.com

Sony Ericsson W902(latest among walkman series)

Sony Ericsson can now also announce best-in-class sound quality and a clear audio experience from its W902 WalkmanTM. The W902 features the same superior sound quality as the W980, about to launch shortly, which was rated “best audio experience” this month, in a trial conducted in Germany by TESTfactory*.
With the W902, users can listen to music the way it should be heard: true to original. It’s also a mobile phone for those that want it all, with a 5 megapixel camera and great video capturing and sharing capabilities, an 8GB Memory Stick MicroTM (M2) for storing more than 8,000 songs**, the W902 is a top-of-the-range.

Surround yourself in a panorama of sound. Clear bass, clear stereo and the premium HPM-77 headset - the W902 brings you a clear audio experience. Snap your stills and videos using the 5 megapixel camera. Then enjoy them on the the bright and clear 2.2" display.

Features :

Camera

Photo flash
Digital Zoom - up to 16x
Auto focus
BestPic™
Image stabiliser
Photo light
Picture blogging
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser
Camera - 5 megapixel

Music
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media Player
Music tones
PlayNow™
Shake control
TrackID™
Walkman® player

Communication
Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Video calling
Vibrating Alert

Entertainment
Radio - FM radio RDS
Video viewing
Video streaming
Media
Java
3D games

Connectivity
USB support
USB mass storage
Synchronisation
PictBridge
Modem
Bluetooth™ technology

Organiser
Timer
Tasks
Stopwatch
Phone book
Notes
Flight mode
Calendar
Calculator
Alarm clock

Messaging
Exchange ActiveSync®
Email
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder

Internet
Access NetFront™ Web Browser

Sizes
- 49.0 x 110.0 x 11.7 mm
- 1.9 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
Weight

- 99.8 gr- 3.5

courtesy;

GSMArena.com

http://www.gsmarena.com/

Nokia 5320/ 5220 reviews

Nokia 5320/5220 pictures

Duel camera mode

music edition

5320 & 5220 on the display

USB, headphone jack...

illuminated music keys

Nokia 5220 XpressMusic - Edgy, unique design, music for the massesThe Nokia 5220 XpressMusic device offers instant access to music on-the-go with a unique, asymmetrical design. Featured for the first time on a Nokia XpressMusic device, a built-in lanyard makes the device easy to carry anywhere. Additional features of the Nokia 5220 XpressMusic include up to 24 hours playback time, dedicated XpressMusic keys and a 3.5mm audio jack.

inbuilt flash

rear view 5220

specification summery

Excellent audio quality with fast and easy music downloads, and space to store your music with a microSD slot supporting memory cards up to 2 GB.
Music player supporting various formats (MP3, MP4, AAC, -AAC+, and WMA)
Dedicated music keys and rhythmic lights flash to the beat of the music.

Up to 30 MB internal user memory,
512 MB MicroSD card included support for up to 2 GB cards.

Enhanced S40 Music player supporting MP3, M4A, eAAC+, AAC and WMA music formats-
Dedicated music keys (play/pause, forward/rewind),
Stereo FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System),
Bluetooth stereo audio,
Supports OMA DRM 2,

2 megapixel enhanced camera with 4 x digital zoom,

Bluetooth 2.0 connection,
USB full speed with micro-USB connector,
3.5 mm AV connector,

2.0” QVGA, 240 x 320 pixels, 256k colours,

Volume: 53 cc,
Weight: 78 g with battery,
Length: 108 mm,
Width: 43.5 mm,
Thinness: 10.5 mm,

side view 5220

Sideview 5320

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic - Dynamic design, 3G social entertainment packageFeaturing a dynamic design with 3G social entertainment capabilities, the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic delivers exceptional music and web 2.0 access. With the innovative new voice-controlled Say and Play feature, consumers can merely say the name of a favorite artist or song to automatically play it. Offering an array of additional features, the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic device includes dedicated XpressMusic keys, a 3.5mm audio jack, up to 24 hours of playback time, an audio chip for hi-fi sound quality, extendable memory up to 8GB, HS-USB for fast music transfer and HSDPA for fast access to data.The full featured Internet browser, access to Ovi and Nokia Search 4.1 allow users to find and share media content and information with ease. In addition, dedicated N-Gage gaming keys and landscape view deliver a true gaming experience, while HSDPA provides fast access to N-Gage, which will be available for download.

nokia 5320

Rear view 5320

Specification summary
Symbian S60 9.3, S60 3rd Edition (Feature Pack 2),
2" QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) 24 bit colour display,
GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,
WCDMA/HSDPA 900/2100 (1900/850 support available in Latin America)
Dimensions: 108 x 47 x 15 mm,

Weight: 90g,
2 Megapixel camera with integrated LED flash,
User facing CIF+ (384 x 320) camera for video calls,
Dedicated keys for music and N-Gage gaming.

Gaming optimised 8-way Navi key,
N-Gage games available via download app (Games folder) or online,
Memory Card: Micro SD - Max Card Size: 8 GB,
Stereo FM radio with RDS and Visual Radio,
Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR inc Bluetooth Stereo Audio (A2DP),
High-speed USB 2.0 with micro-USB connector,
3.5 mm AV connector.

Both handsets are compatible with the recently launched Nokia Music Store and offer easy music side-loading. With Nokia Music Store, consumers can choose from more than 2 million tracks from both major and independent labels; international and local artists and simply browse, download, stream and sync either to a PC or side-load directly to a mobile device.

source: sogi.com.tw

sogi.com.tw

W350i

The W350i from Sony Ericsson gives you instant access to your music. Keep your phone closed and simply use the keys on the flip to browse songs, play and skip to the next track.Fashioned as a small portable music player - but with lots of room on the inside. Your can store 470* songs on the memory card (included in phone kit).Its got a 1.3 mega pixel camera with 4x zoom, mega bass, blue tooth stereo(A2DP)(10m), track ID, speaker phone, net browser, WAP, Email, MMS, modem, flight mode, EDGE(Class 10, 236.8 kbps), USB support and even Java which allows you to add extra applications and games to your mobile.

Size 104.0 x 43.0 x 11.0

4.1 x 1.7 x 0.4 inches.

Weight 80.0

2.8 og.

Stand-by Up to 300 hrs.

Talk time Up to 7 hrs.

Type Polyphonic, MP3, AAC.

Available coloursElectric Black, Hypnotic Black, Ice Blue, Graphic White.

Screen 176x220 pixel

262,144-colour TFT

Phonebook1000 x 20 fields, Photo call

Memory 14 MB Phone Memory Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) support Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration.

http://www.GSMArena.com/

http://www.SonyEricsson.com/

Courtesy:GSMArena,SonyEricsson

Koss P9 - perfect for Mobile users on the move

The Koss P9 In-Ear Headphones with Volume Control features a convenient volume control feature that can be easily adjusted on the fly. Lightweight with a comfortable behind-the-head design, these headphones are made to be worn for long periods of time and are perfect for listeners on the go. Compared with the regular headset available with the N95 the Koss P9 offers almost the same output in terms of sound, but the added bonus is that it has much more stylish looks.

One of the other applications that I found for it's side-firing design is that it's more wearable than usual headsets when your on a motorbike - it's design is kind of aerodynamic that there's less chance of the headset falling off when you're at high speed. Moreover the side-firing technology means you're more likely to hear horns and other external sounds from your surroundings - leading to a safer experience. Obviously no one would use Noise Cancelling Phones when on the road - you won't even hear the Traffic Police man's whistle!!

On the other hand it's sound isn't that much of a reason to go for it. It lacks the bass that Koss advertises so much, and the some frequencies are really bad. Upon comparison with the Standard Nokia headset that comes with the N95 - the Koss P9 is somewhat 80% there.

Straight, dual entry 4 foot cord Plug 3.5mm
Impedance 16 ohms
Weight .7 oz.
Sensitivity 100 dB SPL/1mW
Distortion <1.0%
Cost: 9.99$

N82 impressions..

Arshdeep Brar of the Nokia N-series Blog has posted his first impressons about the Nokia N82 that's just been released in India.. Seems he really loves the handset. Arshdeep has covered almost everything that recquires mention about the N82 , inclusing an in depth log of it's 1050mAh battery, in his own style of explanation. It's really nice..

Read More Here.

The secret of the (almost) lost N95 headset

Maciek from Chicago recently ran into trouble with his N95 headset when he sold it to his friend - apparently the headset refused to work because of the change in ownership and decided to be out on strike! Of course Maciek and his friend soon found a solution to this problem and in the end all turned out to well or as they say - all's well that ends well..

Read Maciek's post here.

N95-2 aka N95 8 GB Manual

What's the next alternate to getting an N95 8GB for test drive?? Checking out it's manual ofcourse!! And that's just what Phat Trance of DailyMobile has done.

He has got a manual giving in detail the many uses and naunces of the N95 8GB version..and being a very nice guy he's posted it over at his blog for everyone to share, it'll make do until we get a personal meeting with the N95-2.these code-names make me feel like i'm talking 'bout a spy!!

You can download the manual over from Phat's blog by clicking over ->here<-.

95 vs 93i - The NSeries ShowDown!

N93i is a N-Gage 2 enabled and is great for gaming because of it's ergonomics (I mean the button orientation and build). As it is we know that the N93i is capable to run the major games like "Creatures of the Deep" and especially "One Who's Next", but we also know that One Who's Next require to use the both hands and it runs in landscape mode. So the N93i is the great multimedia comp for the N-gage 2 platform.

But unlike the N95, the N93i doesn't have:

1) Built in GPS Navigator
2) HSDPA support
3) 5 Megapixel camera
4) 3,5 mm jack
5) and a load of small features that the N95 has, like the FP1 for instance.

On the other hand we have the N95 which is a great multimedia computer as well. In terms of technology the N95 is way better and much more functional and smarter that N93/N93i, but the major problem with this device is its ergonomics. I mean the button orientation which makes it's difficult to play on. But it does have GPS and HSDPA and lots of other things.Personally if I think for myself I would buy the N95 hoping it will support the N-Gage 2 experience in full, by that I mean if it will run the One Who's Next game and other great upcoming games for N-gage 2 service in the Landscape mode. But I can't yet imagine how to play this games on N95, no actually I can but it will be hard with the number pad closed when I activate the landscape mode. Maybe I'll have to use a keyboard to play these games after connecting the phone to the TV. Then it'll be like a gaming console..Cool!! And guess what guys, i just got a message from Mobility Intl. that they'll be sending in one of their iGo Blueooth StowAway Keyboards for a test drive!! YeaH!!!

and did i tell you that the N95 is based on the great OMAP 2420 chipset with PowerVR enavbled and it's capable to run 3D games just like that?? learn more about it here.
Right now I'm happy blending these two into my life using the best of both.. :D

Psst..vote in the poll on the left will ya?