As Apple rushes to release the next version of the iPhone, it is anticipated that they will drastically increase the CPU’s processing power. This was further confirmed by John Gruber, a veteran technology writer.
With the current 3G iPhone embracing a nifty 412 MHz CPU, the next generation model should climb to 600 MHz. That along with some architecture tweaks, shall increase the overall performance capabilities quite significantly. (more…)
If you are like some of my co-workers you are dusting off your pop-up tents and sleeping bags ready to wait in line, but where? Sprint has announced that the Palm Pre will be available at Sprint, Best Buy, Radio Shack and select Wal-Mart stores starting June 6th. That’s a good distribution starting point. And at a reasonable $199.99 (after rebate and 2 year service contract).
The Palm Pre will also provide access to exclusive content on the Sprint Now Network which include Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Live. (more…)
We’re living in a crazy world my friends. Do you think you have what it takes to be tough? Well, at least your gadgets can be.
Not only that, but our possessions have spanned beyond the physical and into the digital. That’s just one more thing to add to our plate. To many, applying security to the many facets of our lives is sometimes a tedious chore, and so the average consumer turns a blind eye to their security needs for themselves and their valuable data.
So why not check out these tough and secure gadgets that’ll strengthen your style and won’t bore you to death.
ioSafe Solo External Hard Drive Whoa. This is a truly incredible product. It is a fully fireproof and waterproof version of your typical external hard drive. They are available at capacities from 500 MB to 1.5 TB. Another form of security comes is the hole on the back. No, there isn’t a hole in the product, but actually a hole drilled in a metal tab, and it is a way to padlock the 15-pound hard drive enclosure to anything you see fit. On top of that, the ioSafe company has Disaster Recovery Service, which is free w/ purchase and it includes every effort possible to retrieve your hard drive and replace its enclosure in case of a water/fire disaster. That kind of data protection deserves an extraordinary applause. Check out a video of its incredibleness.
IronKey Personal USB DriveThe IronKey Personal drive will automatically encrypt all of your personal data and comes in a stylish brushed metal casing, definitely designed to impress just about anyone. And if you thought data encryption wasn’t enough, the epoxy-filled casing makes it waterproof and impossible for a hacker to extract the chip. Okay, Inspector Gadget, did I mention it can also self-destruct?!Not only has the IronKey company worked hard to keep your mobile data confidential, but it also promotes your online security by including a safer option for web surfing: a “hardened” version of Firefox, Password Manager, and online anonymity through the Tor network. This device is chock full of features, and even at the higher end of the pricing spectrum ($199 for 8GB), it provides a great value for those who know the meaning of data security.
Data Locker Portable drives have the tendency to get lost easily. That’s the price of going portable, but it doesn’t have to cost you your privacy. Even if this unique drive were to fall into the wrong hands, those fingers would have to guess your personal PIN, up to 18 digits! The removable rubber fitting protects the drive from physical impact, too.
Rugged Notebooks RNB Series
Fully- and Semi-Rugged laptops are available at RuggedNotebooks.com, as well as rugged handhelds and tablets. The RNB 230 Max is their flagship model, offering “superior performance, quality and expandability.” With a shock-mounted, hardware-encrypted hard drive, fingerprint and smartcard reader, and metal alloy chassis, this is one tough, reliable piece of equipment that won’t let you down. (more…)
When it comes to e-readers, the most common name among people is the Kindle 2 from Amazon. Well, Interead decided to change that with their “Cool-er” e-reader. It reminds me of the monochromatic iPod’s but instead of an iPod, it is an e-reader.
It comes in 8 magnificent colors and very lightweight. (more…)
Have you ever gotten frustrated because you needed a wireless hotspot and couldn’t find one? How cool would it be to be able to carry around your very own wireless hotspot and have wireless internet no matter where you are?
Look no further than the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. This impressive little gadget being released to the public on Sunday through Novatel and Verizon will set you back by $270, or $100 after a mail-in rebate and a standard 2 year contract. But what can it do? How about a wireless hotspot no matter where you’re at for starters? Now add in the capability to share that hotspot with your friends, co-workers, family members. (more…)
Sling Media has launched their first SlingPlayer App for the Apple iPhone. For those of you not familiar with Sling Media, they are the creators of SlingBox, “The SlingBox™ allows you to watch and control your favorite TV source from anywhere in the world on your laptop or cell phone. So now you can watch your DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, or DVD player wherever you see fit. With the Slingbox SOLO, you can watch your favorite TV shows and sporting events from anywhere” (slingmedia.com).
With such a great product which rated “8.1 out of 10″ from CNET.com they have embraced the power of the iPhone and launched their first App called SlingPlayer. (more…)
AT&T subscribers are about to get a new sweet treat.
This summer, AT&T will be adding the newest BlackBerry Curve 8900 to its lineup. This nifty little gadget has a lot to offer. Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera and a juicy 480 x 360 pixel LCD screen to start. (more…)
Many of you may have been impressed with the quality of games on the Apple iPhone, yet a mobile chip maker known as ARM says that we will soon be able to have Xbox quality gameplay available on cell phones. Cell phones that only cost about $100 dollars.
The new ARM Mali-200 and Mali-400 processors will be released around winter of 2009, and they should be in cell phones on the market within a few months after that. The company has already ported Project Gotham Racer to work with their new processors. According to them, “Performance-wise, it runs like the original Xbox, but feature-wise it looks like an Xbox 360 title.” (more…)
Phenom, a low key tech developer, debuted a line of GSM watch phones in their product lineup. This comes following LG’s announcement that they would be showing a GSM watch phone at CES 2009 this week.
Phenom, a relatively unknown company, offers their products at a range of $195 to $295, which is actually surprisingly affordable. (more…)
LG’s latest mobile device isn’t a typical cell phone. The LG-GD910 is a wrist-watch format phone that supports both 3G and HSDPA technology. It features a 1.43 inch color LCD touch screen that has a video camera built in for a true video conference experience.
This wrist phone features voice recognition for some nice text to speech capabilities. (more…)
Whoa. This is a truly incredible product. It is a fully fireproof and waterproof version of your typical external hard drive. They are available at capacities from 500 MB to 1.5 TB. Another form of security comes is the hole on the back. No, there isn’t a hole in the product, but actually a hole drilled in a metal tab, and it is a way to padlock the 15-pound hard drive enclosure to anything you see fit. On top of that, the ioSafe company has Disaster Recovery Service, which is free w/ purchase and it includes every effort possible to retrieve your hard drive and replace its enclosure in case of a water/fire disaster. That kind of data protection deserves an extraordinary applause. Check out a video of its incredibleness.
The IronKey Personal drive will automatically encrypt all of your personal data and comes in a stylish brushed metal casing, definitely designed to impress just about anyone. And if you thought data encryption wasn’t enough, the epoxy-filled casing makes it waterproof and impossible for a hacker to extract the chip. Okay, Inspector Gadget, did I mention it can also self-destruct?!Not only has the IronKey company worked hard to keep your mobile data confidential, but it also promotes your online security by including a safer option for web surfing: a “hardened” version of Firefox, Password Manager, and online anonymity through the Tor network. This device is chock full of features, and even at the higher end of the pricing spectrum ($199 for 8GB), it provides a great value for those who know the meaning of data security.
Portable drives have the tendency to get lost easily. That’s the price of going portable, but it doesn’t have to cost you your privacy. Even if this unique drive were to fall into the wrong hands, those fingers would have to guess your personal PIN, up to 18 digits! The removable rubber fitting protects the drive from physical impact, too.
