Gadget review

There's a new tablet PC in the current market. Meet the ZTE light from ZTE Corp,a Telecommunications Equipment Maker.
The Light runs on the android 2.1 operating system and is powered by Qualcomm's MSM7277 processor.It has a 7 inches
TFT (Thin Film transistor) touchscreen display.

It can also take pictures which is there's a 3 Megapixel rear facing camera.Other features include FM radio,a music and
video player with MP4 support,as well as a stereo headset with standard 3.5mm jack.And if you are afraid of getting lost,the light has
GPS navigation and compass features.

For Business users,the light promises access to third party office and time management applications, such as multiple email accounts,
desktop widgets as well as calendars,to do list etc. And for the mobile game junkies out there,it offers an array of online attractions,
both single player and multi player.

The light support HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) connections and voice calls on dual band UMTS Broadband
Connectivity (2100MHz and 200MHz). This tablet , which weighs 403g is claimed to offer up to 8 hours of use on single charge.

SONY Ericsson has launched it latest mobile phone, the Elm, an eco-friendly model that doesn’t compromise on features. This phone is made from recycled plastic and without using any chemical that’s hazardous to the environment, the company said.

The packaging has also been minimized and it’s doesn’t come with a physical manual and instead the phone includes an electronic version. The Elm improves voice quality by using intelligent volume Adaptation, Clear voice Noise Shield Technology.

Noise shield removes environmental noises, clear voice enhances voice clarity and intelligent volume. Adaptation adjusts the mobile phone’s volume accordingly when you are speaking. The phone also come with a widget that allows users to manage their social networking site such as facebook and myspace.

For snapping pictures, the Elm has a 5 Megapixel camera with 4times digital zoom and face detection functions. In addition, include an A-GPS, 2.2inch screen and up to 280MB of onboard memory. ****www.sonyericson.com

The Nuvifone M10 does double duty both as a smartphone designed for business use and also servers a mobile navigation device running on Garmin’s GPS Technology.
This mobile runs on the latest Windows Mobile 6.5.3 operating system and has access to free applications on the Windows Marketplace for mobile service…. Cool hah!

On the hardware front, the phone comes with 512MB RAM,512MB ROM and 4GB of flash memory for storing data files. The M10 has a 3.5in WVGA display that comes with touch screen interface. There’s also a feature called Billboard that displays most of the important information on one screen do users can see everything they need to know at glance.

Another feature that enhances the phone’s usability is the 3D Task Manager that allows users to easily switch between running applications.

The phone comes with Qwerty soft keyboard for speedy text input as well as a 5Megapixel camera that automatically geotags photos. In terms of connectivity, the M10 supported HSPDA and Wifi 802.11 b/g connections.

The M10 also serves as a dedicated navigation device and it comes with advanced navigation features such as junction view that guides drivers to the correct lane for an approaching turn.

Local users can expect to see the Garmin Asus Nuvifone M10 on store shelver in the second quarter. More info : www.garminasus.com

The latest Acer neoTouch windows phone utilities the new Qualcomm 1GHz SnapDragon processor for speeding up functions and applications. The sleek Black wimdows phone has a large 3.8in WVFA touchscreen and includes the Acer UI3.0 user interface which the company claims is user friendly and more customizable.

Neotouch is the first to feature the company’s finger – friendly virtual keyboard which allows user to type fast using just finger, claims acer. A stylus is also included. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the device includes productivity Application like an email client, an internet browser ,multimedia utilities and Microsoft Mobile Office.

If you crazy about social networking then you will be happy to know that Windows Phone makes it easy to your blogger, Flickr, Youtube and facebook accounts.
User can also Download the Free acer sync application from the company’s website which will make data synchronization even easier.

Once installed, user can synchronize contacts,calendar,photos and video clips with a PC or online services like Gmail’s contacts and calendar as well as Picasa’s web album. Interestingly, Acer Sync also works vis Wifi and Bluetooth connections .
This gadget also includes a proximity sensor,a A-GPS,an accelerometer and a 5 Megapixels camera with LED Flash.

The battery is rated to last up to five hours of talktime and up to 400 hours of stanby time on a single charge,

APPLE's iPhone 3G has won a public vote to find the years best gadget,beating strong competition from three games consoles,a budget laptop and balloon-shaped iPod speaker system.The last version of the mobile that combines a phone with music and video player was chosen by readers of stuff magazine in its annual Gadget of the year awards.

The magazine described the iPhone 3G as "a faster,cleverer,version of an already remarkable phone".The phone's first incarnation,launched in Britain last year,won the coolest gadget prize at last years ceremony.

Other nominees included Sony's Playstation 3, Microsoft's Xbox 360,Nintendo's Wii Fit and the B & W Zeppelin iPod speakers. As stuff's Editor Fraser said: the nominated products were judged on their performance,designed and value, as well as "that elusive cool factor".They are the one out there on the street buying gadgets and so they are a great barometer. "Having our readers vote for a number of the awards has been fascinating" he said.

The magazine's own Gadget of the year prize,chosen by editorial staff,went to the Asus Ee Pc, a no-frills lap top that cost less than 300 pounds.The judges said it had made more of an impact than any other device and marked the start of a "laptop for everyone era". For more details, go to http://www.awards.stuff.tv