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If you’ve been wanting an easier way to unlock your mobile phone then you’ll want to check out the latest gadget put out by 24/7 Mobile Solutions Ltd. It’s called SIMable and the solution consists of an ultra thin chip which can be attached to a SIM card. It is said to be compatible with a majority of mobile handsets including 3G devices. SIMable works by fooling the mobile phone into thinking that it has been unlocked. The device comes with a manufactured cutting press which allows the user to drill a tiny hole into the SIM card which is required by SIMable. Once the hole is cut then SIMable is simply aligned with the SIM card and inserted into the mobile phone. (Read the full post about ‘SIMable unlocks your mobile’…)

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A lot of consumers may have been excited when Apple finally launched the hyped iphone. There was one group that wasn’t too thrilled about it. That would be the folks over at Research In Motion (RIM). Research In Motion is the manufacturer of BlackBerry handhelds and RIM also provides the service and software related to supporting the BlackBerry.

RIM instantly found their niche when it came to the business market. The ability to instantly receive and send emails was very attractive to enterprises. Of course, RIM’s BlackBerry business really picked up when they began to market to individual consumers.

(Read the full post about ‘Will RIM offer touch screen?’…)

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HANNSpree surprises everyone again with a new LCD TV known as Starlight Blue, and this model looks as though it was plucked out from the imagination of a wacky person who has had too much weed. Inspired by a starry night sky, a little bit of light on this 15″ LCD TV will let its diamond polycarbonate materials sparkle, and is described by HANNSpree “like stars on a clear, starry night”. I would say that this is an acquired taste, so unless you are willing to suffer the criticisms of some visitors to your home, get something else which is more…conventional. 1,024 x 768 XGA resolution 500cd/m2 brightness 500:1 contrast ratio 150 degrees viewing angle 2 x 2 Watt speakersThe Starlight Blue will retail for £99 direct from HANNspree. (Read the full post about ‘HANNSpree Starlight Blue is Unusual’…)

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Every Grand Theft Auto IV review is heaping a lot of praise on the game, and I hope that I can find out what the big deal is. I’m about two hours into the game, and I just wanted to share some first impressions, before everyone goes out and makes their inevitable purchase. Not to say that you shouldn’t probably buy it, but read on if you want to hear some negatives.

Graphically, the game is a cut above every other GTA title. This is to be expected, since it’s the first time the title has appeared on current-gen systems. As a lifelong New Yorker, it’s quite impressive to drive through neighborhoods you recognize.

(Read the full post about ‘First Impressions: I’m not sold on Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360′…)

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by Paul Miller, posted Apr 28th 2008 at 9:40AM The last thing you want to do in a combat situation is bust out a keyboard and mouse and start clicking away just to send some simple commands via your embedded computer. Now RallyPoint, a Cambridge, MA-based startup, is building a new computer interface glove so that soldiers can operate their computers in the field without taking their hands off their gun. The Handwear Computer Input Device (HCID) has a whole mess of sensors built-in, including push-button sensors in the pinky, fourth finger and index, finger, a mouse-like sensor in the index finger and a trio of accelerometers on the back of the hand. (Read the full post about ‘RallyPoint Handwear Computer Input Device gives soldiers a hand’…)

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Here we are with the DXG-569V HD camcorder which won’t break the bank with its $169 price tag. While it won’t do full HD, it is still capable of recording HD video up to 1,280 x 720 at 30 fps for crystal clear memories, although the 32MB of internal memory will fill up faster than you can get a decent clip in. Thankfully, they have included an SD/SDHC memory card slot which ought to go a long way in helping you preserve memories in HD. Other features are as follows :-

• 3″ TFT display
• 5 megapixel CMOS sensor for still image shooting
• Digital voice recorder
• Mass storage device capability
• TV-out
• 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios

The color choice isn’t too exciting though, with only silver or black at your disposal.

(Read the full post about ‘DXG-569V HD Camcorder’…)

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by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Apr 28th 2008 at 6:31AM Our siblings over at AutoblogGreen discovered a little video hinting that a new three-wheeled, 70MPH electric car called the Triac is available… now. While we wait for the Aptera to hit the road, it seems Green Vehicles went ahead and made the Triac, tested it, and got it all sorts of market-ready. For those who don’t know, the Triac is highway capable and will go 120 miles before needing a recharge. (Read the full post about ‘Triac: the highway-capable, three-wheeled electric car available now?’…)

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Pilette is the smallest Bluetooth headset in the world. Due to a high-performance microphone Pillete provides optimal talk quality combined with a very reduced and intuitive design. Tags: M4A, lcd, cellphone, computers (Read the full post about ‘Pilette’…)

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Dell XPS M1530 and M1330 laptops are now available in pink!

Dell XPS laptop line has now softened its image and sharpened its fashion sense with the addition of the bright and stylish color pink.

Since their unveiling last year, the XPS M1330 and M1530 have been very popular, receiving accolades from customers, industry influencers, and reviewers for their innovation in design and style. In fact, the XPS M1330 received 37 industry awards last year.

Identified by Pantone as one of the Top 10 Fashion Colors for Spring 2008, pink is one of the new shades for the season.

(Read the full post about ‘Dell XPS M1530 and M1330 Laptops Now in Pink’…)

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The Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel from Fanatec aims to elevate your computer game driving experience to the next level, and is compatible with the PS3 platform as well. Licensed by Porsche and specifically designed to work with outstanding racing titles such as GT5: Prologue and Racedriver: GRID, it features wireless USB technology for both wheels and pedals. Main features include a trio of force feedback motors, a smooth belt drive, a 6+1 speed H-pattern gear stick, a clutch pedal and a brake with soft-stop for both pedals. Options such as automotive grade leather for the steering wheel, illuminated buttons, and adjustable tuning are also thrown in with each purchase. (Read the full post about ‘Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel’…)

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