2010 | The Year Tablet Computers Takeover?
Tablets have been around for many years, nearly as long as laptops. I have been using one since 2001 and they were pretty uncommon at this point but apple first made and manufactured a tablet in the 1980s. With their latest product due to release in the next few months being the Apple iPad. It seems in the last couple of months many tablet PCs have been announced and ready to be sold. All in one go? (Possibly due to the fuss over the Apple iPad.) Almost like a tablet takeover. Will tablets be the next big thing, or just an extra ...
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Release Date and Price
News of the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 tablet has been circulating for while now and finally the release date and price have been confirmed for the UK. The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 tablet squeezes in one of the latest intel Core processors and up to 8GB of RAM, as well as options for 3G or even WiMAX connectivity. The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 tablet’s display also sounds superb, with a wide viewing angle and capacitive touchscreen for finger friendly prodding. Released next month at a price of circa £1149 you can immediately tell that this little baby is going to pack a punch.
Pentax Optio W90 Release Date and Price Announced
Since the Pentax Optio W90 digital camera was discovered by the media lately we've been eager to find out it's release date and overall price for this ultra tough little camera. If you are a hardcore camera basher then this little baby could wet your apetite for some adrenaline fuelled photography. The Pentax Optio W90 is one submersive shooter, letting you snap 12.1 megapixel pics to a depth of six metres, and can handle drops of up to 1.2 metres. It’s dustproof too, and the Pentax Optio W90 will work in temperatures down to minus ten degrees Celsius, so you can ...
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs and Release Date Rumors
January 26, 2012 by karen
Filed under Mobile Phones
Its not as if the Samsung Galaxy S2 is something to thumb your nose at. With its 1.2GHz processor, slim chassis, super clear screen, and fast response, no one’s really ready to toss this phone out. Still, news of the Samsung Galaxy S3 doesn’t fail to excite especially since it looks like it will be upping [...]
Kodak Goes Bankrupt in US, No Effect in the UK
Kodak may have gone bankrupt in the US, but that doesn’t mean that UK customers need worry. According to Philip Cullimore, Kodak’s managing director for Europe, their “European business is not affected by the decision that has been taken by our US parent company”. He also mentioned that Kodak’s European market is more in the [...]
Jailbreak for iPhone4S and iPad2 Nearing Release
January 21, 2012 by karen
Filed under iPhone Apps
Loving Siri but can’t wait to get your hands on unapproved apps? Well we’ve got good news for you. According to the Dev-Team blog, the combined efforts of @pod2g and members of the iPhone Dev Team and Chronic Dev Team has finally paid off bringing them closer to the release of the Corona Jailbreak for [...]
Sony’s Presents New Display Technology at the CES 2012
We may have been excited about LG’s big screen TVs pre-CES, but we were pleasantly surprised that Sony was also able to one up LG’s TVs. Of course, LG still wins in the size department, but we’re pretty excited about the new display technology used for Sony’s prototype TV – the “Crystal LED”. So what [...]
Lenovo IdeaTab S2: Competitive Tablet in Competitive Market
Lenovo got busy this year at the CES 2012 showing of ultrabooks and tablets. With so many tablets crowding the tablet market and various companies having to give up on their tablets or looking like they’re just about ready to give up, it would seem that Lenovo (and the other tablet manufacturers) are just being [...]
Intel Nikiski Laptop Prototype Shown Off at the CES 2012
The CES is all about gawking over gadgets, and every year it never fails to give us quite a few that pushes the envelope a little bit. This year, one gadget that really caught my eye is Intel’s Nikiski laptop. Forget about their ultrabooks (I prefer the MacBook Air anyway), because this prototype laptop at [...]
LG Announcing 3 Enormous High-End TV Sets in January
December 31, 2011 by karen
Filed under Digital TV
LG is on the roll. It seems that they will be showing of some pretty good stuff during at the CES 2012 in Las Vegas this January; and by pretty good stuff, we mean record-breaking stuff. To start off, LG will be showing off an awesome 4K TV that will reportedly be bigger even than [...]
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs and Leaked Image
December 30, 2011 by jake
Filed under Mobile Phones
With very little news on what the actual specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3, it is no wonder that people are getting a little excited about something as small as a supposed leaked image of 3 potted plants taken using the Galazy S3′s camera. There’s not really much to tell aside from the photo [...]
On iTunes 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways
December 27, 2011 by karen
Filed under iPhone Apps, iPod
I don’t know about you, but I sure as hell love freebies. Of course, some freebies are as useless as can be, but when it comes to the free stuff that Apple gives away via iTunes Store for its 12 Days of Christmas promo, I sure am all for it. If you have been out [...]
Fun Christmas with PSN and Xbox Live Cards
December 23, 2011 by jake
Filed under Consoles and Video Gaming, Entertainment
Need to do some last minute shopping? Out of time to search for the perfect gadget for your kids? If you are, then maybe you should stop looking for a gadget and just get them some new games for their existing game consoles. After all, I’m pretty sure you’d appreciate having your gift from last [...]
LG’s Prada 3.0 Fashion Phone is Big on Performance
December 18, 2011 by karen
Filed under Mobile Phones
The LG Prada phones that have come out before were undoubtedly fashionable, the new Prada phone, dubbed LG Prada 3.0, follows in their footsteps but also delivers in terms of performance. In short, this is one fashion phone that is sure to please more than just the fashionistas. The Prada 3.0 takes most of its [...]
Nokia Launches Lumia 800 Dark Knight Rises Handset
December 15, 2011 by jake
Filed under Mobile Phones
It’s not as if the Lumia 800 is lame as it is, in fact one of the things we like most about this phone is its super stylishness. Now, with the launch of the super limited edition Lumia 800 Dark Knight Rises handset, no one can deny that the phone’s coolness factor has just gone [...]
Late Arrival of 4G in the UK Met with Disappointment
December 13, 2011 by karen
Filed under Communication, Internet
Ofcom’s announcement that 4G wouldn’t be “widely available” in the UK until 2015 has been met with much dismay. The sentiment, which is perfectly understandable, is something that we share. After all, while we do not expect to be on the bleeding edge of technology like Japan, we never really thought that UK would get [...]
Anti Sleep Pilot: Safety Device for Drivers
December 7, 2011 by jake
Filed under Transportation
If you think drunk driving or texting while driving is dangerous, then you’re right. What you might not realise though is that you don’t have to be drunk or on your phone to be prone to accidents, all you need to be is really tired and your chances of being in an accident automatically increases. [...]
Samsung Galaxy Y Disappoints
December 5, 2011 by karen
Filed under Mobile Phones
Samsung’s budget smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Y is finally available in the UK thanks to Vodafone. However, this budget smartphone, which Vodafone is throwing in for free when you get a £13 monthly plan feels just like that – a cheap phone. Dubbed by Samsung as the “smartphone technology that’s young at heart” it is [...]
Kinect 2 Able to Read Lips and Facial Expressions?
November 29, 2011 by jake
Filed under Consoles and Video Gaming, Entertainment
Read my lips. If you never thought that you can say that to your game console and have it obey your command, then you really should try to be more imaginative. If you still can’t imagine it, then it’s safe to say that you probably haven’t heard the rumour about the upcoming Kinect 2. Eurogamer [...]
Nikon COOLPIX AW100: The All Weather All Terrain Compact Camera
If you lead a rugged lifestyle you know that accidents are inevitable. It doesn’t matter how well prepared or careful you are, you’re going to literally drop something eventually, and you’d better just hope that that something can withstand the fall. The COOLPIX AW100 is one such camera. It was built by Nikon specifically for [...]
Xbox Dashboard Update Coming Out in December 6
November 22, 2011 by jake
Filed under Consoles and Video Gaming, Entertainment
If you, like most people, did not make the cut when you signed up for the Xbox Live Preview Program, then I know that you’re raring to get a look at the updated version of the Xbox dashboard. The good news is that we don’t have to wait much longer since it has been announced [...]
Nikon D800 Specs and Photos Leaked
NikonRumors unveiled yesterday unofficial photos of the much-awaited Nikon D800. They also leaked the supposed specs of the DSLR, which as yet remain unconfirmed. According to NikonRumors the new camera from Nikon is going to have a whopping resolution of 36 megapixels (7360 x 4912), 720p and 1080p video modes, an ISO range of 100 [...]
Loving the Audiovox USB Wall Plate Charger
We all love our gadgets, but can also perhaps all relate to the irritating inconvenience of having to turn on our computers and laptops to charge mobile devices that can only be charged via USB port. This problem is especially worse for multiple gadget-toters and heavy users. Thankfully, crafty businessmen on the lookout for money-making [...]










