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HTC continues their move towards nice, high end luxury phones with the HTC Leo, and we’ve just gotten our hands on the specs of the upcoming device, and figured it was time to share. It’s a pretty nice phone, isn’t it? Well, this highly anticipated phone was recently spotlighted on HTCpedia, and we are go for the specs:
- Snapdragon MSM 8250 1GHz processor
- 4.3” capacitive touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels
- Accelerometer, motion sensor and light sensor
- HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity
- A-GPS navigation
- Bluetooth 2.1 support
- 3.5mm headset jack
- 512MB ROM
- 320MB RAM
- 8-megapixel autofocus camera
- microSD memory card slot
Word on the street is that the HTC Leo should be appearing on the Orange UK cell network before the end of the year.
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Logitech introduces two new iPod speaker docks: S325i and S125i
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The last time we were discussing Logitech, it was in regards to the unveiling of nine new webcams. Now the company has shifted our focus to their new iPod speaker docks, as they have two new ones that we want to let you in on. The S325i (pictured above) is iPhone-compatible, and powered by a rechargeable battery good for 20 hours. The S125i is powered by 4 AA batteries, but doesn’t seem to support the iPhone. Both of these will be available later this month, with the S325i retailing for $129, and the S125i for $69.
Read More | Crunchgear
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It’s official: Zune HD launching September 15, $220 16GB, $290 32GB
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Handhelds, HDTV, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
That’s right, Microsoft has finally let the cat out of the bag on all the Zune HD info we’ve been craving, and we’ve got the full scoop for you right here. First and foremost, the Zune HD goes on sale on September 15, and will be available in 16GB and 32GB size capacities. The two units are identical in every way, other than storage capacity, so let’s run down some of those specs.
- Built-in HD Radio receiver
- 720p HD video output through a premium dock (costs extra)
- OLED touchscreen: 3-3-inches, 16:9, scratch-resistant glass
- Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
- Web browser
- NVIDIA Tegra low-power HD processor
The Onyx Black 16GB Zune HD will sell for $219.99, while the Platinum Silver 32GB model will sell for $290 - compare that to the $299 and $399 prices for the 16GB and 32GB iPod touch, respectively. If you aren’t down with black or platinum, wait until September 15, and you’ll be able to pick from five other colors through the Zune Originals program. We’ve got even more specs for you after the cut, but if you’ve heard all you needed to hear and want to pre-order the device immediately, head on over to Amazon where you can find the 32GB Silver Zune HD, as well as the 16GB Black model.
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Astak’s EZ Reader Pocket Pro Beats Kindle’s price by $100
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Handhelds,
A lot of e-book readers get a lot of comparison with the Amazon Kindle, but Astak is the first one who is quoted saying that they will give the Kindle “a run for its money.” They already have the price point beat with their $199 price point ($100 cheaper than the cheapest Kindle.)
The 5-inch EZ Reader Pocket PRO will feature a 400MHz processor, 512MB of memory, 8-level grayscale E-ink screen, an SD-expansion slot, and a background MP3 Player. It plans to ship later this month in the colors seen in the photo. Just don’t expect any sort of wireless connectivity at this price.
Read More | Press Release
Gallery: Astak’s EZ Reader Pocket Pro Beats Kindle’s price by $100
Samsung Reclaim: Eco-friendly, $50 Sprint QWERTY
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds,
The Samsung Reclaim is the newest mobile phone from the company, and it’s all about being a bit more mindful of the environment. In fact, this is it’s main selling point, as Sprint claims that $2 from every sale will go to The Nature Conservancy’s Adopt an Acre program, but there is more to it than that. 80% of the materials used to build the Reclaim are recyclable, and it’s the first 3G QWERTY device on Sprint to hit the magical $50 price point with contract.
Other features include Bluetooth 2.0, 2 megapixel camera, and an integrated Web Browser. It will be available on August 16 from Sprint, Best Buy and The Shack, in colors of Earth Green and Ocean Blue, of course.
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Zune HD gets handled, loved
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Handhelds, Microsoft, Portable Audio / Video,
Sure, the Zune has been the butt of a lot of jokes since its first debut, but in all seriousness, we believe the Zune device is better than the iPod classic, and that the Zune software beats iTunes, hands down. Now, the Zune HD is preparing to make an impact, and it’s nothing to sneeze at. We’ve told you about it before, but to refresh your memory a bit, CNET got to spend a little time with the device that boasts the ability to view rented Zune Marketplace Xbox content, “lightning fast” browser, and OLED screen goodness. Oh, and don’t forget about that whole 720p output for HDTV thing.
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Sony Reader Pocket and Reader Touch: E-book readers at a bargain
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Peripherals,
Last week we covered the imminent release of the Samsung SNE-50K e-book reader, so it seems reasonable for us to give as much information as we can about Sony’s two new e-readers: the PRS-300 and PRS-600, or as they are known to the masses, the Pocket and Touch editions. We’ve got full specs on each for you after the jump, but in a nutshell, both sport USB 2.0 connectivity, 512MB internal memory, Mac compatibility, and a lack of Wi-Fi. Remember, these are budget readers, but Sony says a Wi-Fi model is on the way soon. Both the Reader Pocket and PRS-600 will be available at the end of the month.
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INQ introduces two new Smartphones for the Twitter-patted
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds,
For those of you who don’t want or need a BlackBerry, but do want some of the features of a smartphone, then you might want to check out two new phones from INQ. The purpose of the INQ Chat (with QWERTY keyboard) and INQ Mini (candybar model) is to bring “mobile Internet to the mass-market.” Each of them come with some Twitter-friendly applications and the user can also get some one-click apps for Facebook, Skype, IM, and Gmail. Details are sketchy on these phones, and we don’t even have a release date or price.
Oh, and speaking of Twitter, you can follow Gear Live to stay updated on the latest news.
Read More | INQ Press Release
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj with built-in LED projector
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Cameras, Corporate News, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
Over the past couple of days, the Internets have been going crazy with rumors that Nikon was coming out with a camera that included a projector, and the device has finally come to fruition. The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is the first camera to ship with an LED-powered projector that can make a 40-inch image for slideshows with music, effects, and even transitions. The camera also includes a 12.1 megapixel sensor, ISO 6400 sensitivity, and a 5x wide-angle Zoom-Nikkor lens with five-way VR stabilization. No release date has been announced, but we expect it very soon at the price of $430 for the US, and $699 in Australia.
Read More | Nikon
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Pantech’s doublEye features Picture-in-Picture camera
Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
Often, we find that when we bring you with news on a new mobile phone, we typically see the same features as other phones. At least Pantech‘s newest, the doublEye or IM-U490S has one unique feature: the ability to take still photos and shoot videos simultaneously. It does so using a Picture-in-Picture feature, and the phone has all the usuals, including a 3-megapixel camera, microSD card, 2.6” QVGA display, support for widgets, and about 130 MB worth of memory. It is available only in Korea for about $328 from SK Telecom.
Read More | Unwired View
