Archive for June, 2010
5 Tips for Buying and Selling on eBay
Where does your old notebook go when it falls off the table and starts humming? How about that 6-month-old phone that just isn’t cool anymore? Let’s face it, eBay is often a dumping grounds for unwanted and abused technology. Here are a few tried and true tips to keep you from purchasing a lemon or receiving [...]
iPhone 4: Where to Find an iPhone 4 on June 29
I am one of the unlucky people who has not gotten a new iPhone due to the low supply at Best Buy and sellout at my area Apple Store. So I decided to contact two AT&T stores in my area to get a little info about the iPhone 4 release on June 29th at AT&T. Of the [...]
iPhone 4 “Most Successful Product Launch in Apple’s History”
Despite the iPhone 4′s pre-ordering and hardware issues, the iPhone 4 has proven to be the “most successful product launch in Apple’s history,” claims Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, at a press conference this morning. In just three days, Apple sold over 1.7 million iPhone 4 devices. Come launch day, thousands of people camped outside [...]
Amazon Adds Audio and Video to iPhone and iPad Kindle Apps
Amazon just updated the Kindle app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch to support embedded audio and video in enhanced ebooks. The apps which are available for download on the market today will include audio and video content that adds to the book in different ways. The launch of this new feature is supported [...]
Samsung N230 Netbook Offers 13.8 Hours of Battery Life
Samsung begins shipping its new ultra-light N230 netbook today. The “sophisticated netbook with Fast Start functionality … combines style and design with easy mobility,” says Samsung’s press release. The new 10.1-inch netbook offers a rich black finish with a high performance Atom processor. The Samsung N230′s Specifications are: 10.1-inch anti-reflective LED backlit display (1024×600 resolution) [...]
iPhone 4 Parts Cost Around $188
iSuppli, a market research firm, discovered that the iPhone 4′s parts cost around $187.51. This is a little bit higher than previous iPhone models, with the average cost between $170 and $180. The iPhone 4 is currently available for $199 or $299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, with a new 2 year contract from [...]
Stop iDevice Thieves With PadLock
iPods, iPhones and iPads are all expensive devices and contain a lot of personal information, but they are also very portable which makes them susceptible to theft. If you find that your iDevice is often in a shared environment like an open office or a dorm room you may want to use Padlock to secure [...]
Samsung N150 Netbook coming to Verizon
The Samsung N150 netbook is rumored to be on the way to Verizon where it will be sold on contract with a 3G connection for a yet unannounced price, though there will likely be a $100 mail in rebate. In addition to making an appearance in Verizon stores, the N150 will also be sold with Verizon branding [...]
Sony Vaio P Second Generation Review
The Sony VAIO P was updated in late May to the second generation which brought with it processor upgrades and a bright orange outer shell. This netbook includes a mousepad and buttons on the lid next to the display for on-the-go use, 1600×1280 resolution (switchable to 1280×600) and a 5.5-11 hour battery. MobileTechReview has posted their video review of the [...]
Will it Blend? iPhone 4 To the Test with a Contest
Will it Blend? It seems like such an odd question to ask about gadgets. For some reason we’re no longer content with unboxings and tear-downs, but instead obsessed over whether the latest and greatest gadgets will blend in a BlendTec blender. Why you ask? Because it’s cool, that’s why. If you don’t believe me ask [...]
