If you like your MP3 players small and reasonably priced and you don’t fancy signing up to the Apple Borg Collective, then Sandisk’s new 8GB Sansa Clip MP3 Player may be worth a look.
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Category: Platforms
Opera Mini 4.1 Browser Hits Beta
Self-crowned by Opera as the most popular mobile browser in the known universe, the latest update, Opera Mini 4.2, has now been released in beta.
The Java-powered browser attempts to give mobile users something akin to a desktop surfing experience by displaying a small image of the full web page which can then be scrolled and zoomed into.
Smartphone Hits The #1 Best Selling Slot In US
For years, Brits were baffled by the continuing dominance of the Motorola RAZR at the top of the US best selling handset listings, but it’s finally been booted off and – for the first time – replaced by a smartphone which now sits at the top of the pile. That handset is, of course, the Apple iPhone which has proved more popular than a bucket of alcopops at a teenagers party,
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Nearly A Fifth Of Americans Using Smartphones
Smartphones used to be the preserve of a tech-savvy niche and appointment-juggling business folks shuffling between vital meetings, but feature packed handsets have now hit the mainstream.
According the ‘Mobile Market View’ study published by The Kelsey Group, no less than 18.9% of mobile consumers in the United States are now strutting the streets sporting smartphones, with 49.2% set to grab themselves a piece of smartphone action within the next two years.
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Google Chrome: Plug In Support Updated; Watchdog Slams ‘Privacy Threat’
We’ve been loving the speedy operation of Google’s Chrome browser, but a few glitches – mainly to do with plug in support – have been holding us back from making it our number one browser.
The lack of an adblock plugin has been annoying us, and as power users we’re still preferring the power and flexibility offered by Firefox’s arsenal of plug ins and add ons.
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BlackBerry Curve Review: Long Term (88%)
We know that this isn’t the _latest_ gadget, but it shouldn’t always be about the new should it? This is one device that become a consistent must-carry item for us – which is pretty rare in the world of constant development. We thought we’d detail why.
I’ve been using a Blackberry Curve (8310) for the last twelve months. It’s been my phone of choice — my must carry — over and above all of the other handsets that we’ve had in to review – and that’s plenty.
That point alone should be sufficient to recommend it as a really strong handset – but there’s more.
It’s size and form mean that it’s never out of place. It’s light enough to have in your pocket without it being a burden – always to hand and that’s a major bonus.
Pure Evoke-2s DAB Radio Announced
Brit DAB overlords Pure have introduced their new flagship DAB/FM radio, the Evoke-2S.
Replacing the earlier award-winning Evoke-2XT model, the updated DAB portable comes with the company’s Clearsound Technology for improved audio which uses an integrated high-performance switch-mode power supply, Class D amplifiers, digital audio shaping technology and custom-tuned speakers.
Amazon’s 3D ‘Windowshop’ Web Interface Serves Up Eye Candy Feast
With more bells and whistles than a Tinkers vs Morris Dancers wrestling bout, Amazon’s new WindowShop website offers a graphics-rich online shopping experience.
You’ll need the latest version of Flash otherwise you’ll be looking at a page completely free of relevant content, but if your browser is up to date, then you should be in for a visual feast – just so long as you’re on a fast broadband experience.
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Asus EeePC 1002HA Netbook Announced
Like Bruce Forsyth on the Generation Game in the 1970s, Asus just can’t stop introducing new models – and they’re at it again with news of their EeePC 1002HA netbook.
A shiny blend of the EeePC 1000H and the upmarket EeePC S101, the 1002HA offers a 10-inch screen along with a dash of the S101’s sleek’n’slimline stylings.
Tascam DP-004 4-Track Portable Recorder
Way back in the day, things were tricky for cash strapped musicians looking to lay down some basic tracks.
With the industry standard Revox A77 open reel tape recorder being the exclusive plaything of the well heeled, even the cheaper Akai GX-77 reel to reel was out of reach for musicians accustomed to their weekly Giros.