Phone New Update: September 2008

Harman Kardon HKTS-18 5.1

Harman Kardon's HKTS systems make it easy to choose the right speakers to use with your other home theater components. By providing a complete speaker system, they ensure that frequency response, dispersion and dynamic range are carefully matched so that all the speakers in a multichannel system blend, rather than compete with one another. HKTS systems complement any room decor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon�s components and today�s flat screen video displays.

The HKTS 18 home theater speaker system combines identically voiced, magnetically shielded two way satellite and center channel speakers with a 10 inch, 200 watt subwoofer for high performance sound that complements the design of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat panel video displays.

Advanced features include a line level Sub/LFE input, audio sense or external trigger on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator. Wall mount brackets for the satellites are included.

Product Description
The HKTS 18 home theater speaker system combines identically voiced, magnetically shielded two way satellite and center channel speakers with a 10 inch, 200 watt subwoofer for high performance sound that complements the design of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat panel video displays.

Advanced features include a line level Sub/LFE input, audio sense or external trigger on/off and a multicolor LED power indicator. Wall mount brackets for the satellites are included. The speaker cables and speakers are all color coded to conform to the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) standard, simplifying setup. Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago. With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs, the HKTS 18 is a perfect complement to any home theater system.

Center Channel Dimensions (HxWxD) 4 x 9-1/2 x 3-5/8 inches (102 mm x 241 mm x 92 mm) Weight 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Subwoofer Amplifier Power (RMS) 200 watts / Bass Driver 10 woofer, bass reflex enclosure Subwoofer Dimensions (HxWxD) 18-7 /8 x 13-3 /8 x 13-3/8 inches (479 mm x 340 mm x 340 mm) / Weight 35.1 lb (15.8 kg).

Bose Companion 2 Series II

Oddsare, your computer is a primary source of entertainment. So why rely on standard computer speakers with so much rich content at your fingertips? Step up to Companion 2 Series II speakers and unleash your computers true potential with powerful, full range sound for CDs, DVDs, MP3s, streaming videos, games and more.

Companion 2 Series II speakers deliver both the subtleties in your music and the rousing resonance of movie and game sound effects. Think of them as giving new voice to your computer.

And with Bose TrueSpace stereo signal processing circuitry, that voice really has some reach. Experience a spacious, dramatic sound stage that seems to extend beyond the desktop speakers, whether you've set them next to your monitor or placed them farther apart.

You'll also appreciate the clear, robust response for those challenging low musical notes and sound effects. Companion 2 speakers bring more than new flair to your desktop.

They're also designed for convenience, with both the volume control and headphone jack close at hand. All so controlling your listening experience is as simple as you'd like it to be. Dual inputs enable the speakers to be used with your computer as well as a second audio source, such as a portable MP3 or CD player. And Companion 2 Series II speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent interference with your monitor. Now, its time to play.

JBL Duet Speakers

Product Description
Tired of using those headphones for your portable audio player at home, or need a small set of speakers for your computer? Well look no further! The JBL Duet Stereo Speakers from Harman are lightweight and small, taking up less room and adding a futuristic design to match your computer or audio player! Meodymium magnet for more power and sensitivity Bass enhancing proprietary port design White finish Satellite Dimensions Width 3.94 x Depth 4.93 x Height 7.3

Features

Drivers : Phoenix SE Tangential Strain Relief (TSR)
Power Output : 6 Watts per speaker (1% THD)
Power Consumption : 20 Watts maximum
Dimensions (H x W x D): 9" x 6" x 6"
Weight Per Speaker : 3.5 lb (1.6kg)
Input Impedance : Less than 5K Ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio : Less than 70dB
Frequency Response : 60Hz-20kHz
Input Sensitivity : 400mV for rated power
Finish Silver
Self powered satellite speakers
Volume controls on satellites

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer : Harman Multimedia
Model Name : JBL Duet
Available Colors : Silver, White and Aluminum
Drivers : Phoenix TSR
Power 12 watts total (10% THD+N)
Input Impedance less than 5k ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio > 80dB
Frequency Response 60Hz - 20kHz
Input Sensitivity 400mV RMS for rated power
Input Voltage: 120V AC US

Logitech G51 5.1

Product Description

Bring your games to life with 360 degree surround sound. Your games are meant to be experienced in surround sound. Now hear your enemies sneaking up behind you, and listen for action in every direction. Frequency Directed Dual Driver (FDD2) sound technology creates a uniform soundfield anywhere in the room. FDD2 eliminates the hot spots and uneven response of conventional dual driver design. Matrix mode creates 5.1 surround sound from 2 channel stereo sound sources such as music or legacy games.

Technical Specifications

Total RMS power : 155 watts RMS
Satellites : 20 watts RMS x 4 (into 8 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD)
Center channel : 19 watts RMS (into 8 ohms, @ 1 KHz, @ 10% THD)
Subwoofer : 56 watts RMS (into 2 ohms, @ 100 Hz, @ 10% THD)
Total peak power : 310 watts
Frequency response : 36 Hz�20 KHz
Subwoofer crossover frequency : 150 Hz
Drivers : Satellites: (2) 2 inch laser tuned drivers
Subwoofer : Down-firing 5.25 inch high excursion driver
Speaker dimensions (H x W x D, inches)
Satellites : 4.2 x 5.6 x 8.5
Center channel : 8.0 x 3.9 x 5.6
Subwoofer : 7.7 x 10.4 x 13.1
Enclosure : Bass reflex enclosure with tuned port
Inputs : 6 channel direct, stereo RCA

Precision control pod :

Non-skid silicone feet
Master volume control
Subwoofer, center, and surround level controls
Matrix surround sound music and gaming modes
Independent audio and microphone mute controls
Headset jack (microphone and headphone)
Signal to noise ratio >94 dB, A weighted

Package Contents

Speakers : 4 satellites, 1 center channel, 1 subwoofer
Control pod
Color coded audio cables
Installation guide
2 year limited hardware warranty

Logitech LS21 2.1

Product Description
2.1 Stereo Speaker System. Features full bass and compact design. Connect these speakers to your PC and enjoy full, balanced audio on all your games, movies, and music.

Technical Details

Modern style : Modern design smartens up your desktop
Logitech audio quality : Full, balanced acoustics offer satisfying sound
Headphon jack : Private listening provides privacy
Auxiliary input jack : Plug in MP3 or DVD players for more versatility
Cable management : Convenient organization reduces inconvenient clutter.

Logitech X-540 5.1

Product Description

The X-540 speakers use FDD2 (Frequency Directed Dual Driver) technology to produce a uniform soundfield anywhere in the room.

Immerse yourself in the game using the selectable matrix mode, which automatically creates 5.1 surround sound from common 2 channel stereo sources.

The compact satellites are wall mountable, and a special clip lets you place the center channel speaker on top of most flat panel monitors to reduce desktop clutter. Use the wired control center to control volume and bass levels or connect headphones to enjoy your games and music privately.

Technical Details

Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System General Features 5.1 Surround Sound
Matrix Mode : Enjoy a 5.1 surround sound effect even from 2 channel stereo sources
Frequency Directed Dual Drivers (FDD2�) Real time Bass Equalization
Ported Down firing Subwoofer with 5�-inch Drivers Center Channel LCD Clip
Wall Mountable Satellite Speakers.

Aiptek A-HD 720P

A-HD is your 720p HD camcorder, digital camera, and personal media player or recorder. The A-HD 720p captures true to life vibrant colors and astonishing high def images like you've never seen right in the palm of your hand. The A-HD comprises 720P (1280 x 720 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio) at 30 frames per second (FPS) using advanced H.264 technology. The A-HD also functions as a 5 mega pixel digital camera with a CMOS sensor and your personal media player or recorder, allowing you to record from your TV/VCR/DVD player.

Replaying your video and images is a snap as the A-HD offers virtually unlimited choices and compatibility. You can choose to view instantly by playing them back on the A-HDs 270 degree swivel reversible 2.4 inch TFT color LCD display or connect the A-HD directly to your HDTV, HD monitor, standard TV, or PC. Once in a lifetime moments, family events, outings, or just goofing around can now be captured, replayed, and relived in a whole new way. Aiptek makes your life in HD, possible.

Product Description
The A-HD performs 720P high definition video quality to provide a whole new high quality DV experience. One touch recording allows you to capture stunning HD (1280 x 720, 16:9 aspect ratio) video clips at 30 frames per second with advanced H.264 technology. Connect the camera to your TV/VCR/DVD player to record video clips, pictures, and audio recordings, and playback directly on the built in 2.4" color LCD.

Record Video from DVD's, TV, VHS, or from Any Device that has RCA outputs for entertainment on the go! Equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor, the still image resolution of the A-HD is enhanced to 8 mega pixels. Auto Focus helps you get the best pictures every time! 2x real time digital zoom allows you to Zoom In/Out while recording video! Review and playback you HD video clips and hi-res pictures in real time. LCD swivels 270? for unlimited video and photo taking.

Enhance image quality while capturing photos in darker environments with your A-HD. Conveniently charge your new A-HD via the USB cable when connected to your PC or use the AC Charger cable included. No need to remove battery from camera. Connect your A-HD to your HDTV Component input ports to display your high definition video clips and still pictures, sharing them with friends and family. The A-HD allows you to use up to 8GB of SD card storage to record longer video before having to upload to your PC.

Sony DCR-SR45

The DCR-SR45 gives you the option to store video and still images on your choice of either its built in 30 GB hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick Pro Duo media.

A generous 2.7 inch wide1 (16:9) touch panel LCD display puts all the controls at your fingertips as you compose shots, and the high power 40x optical or 2000x digital zoom gets you close to all the action. Meanwhile, the professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens and Super SteadyShot image stabilization system captures everything as clearly as if you were still there.

Super NightShot Infrared System With the Super NightShot Infrared System, you can capture video in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away. Manual focus Manually adjust the focus of the camcorder using the touch panel. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus in difficult situations where either the environment or the subject does not allow the camcorder's auto focus to perform optimally, such as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment.

One touch disc burn Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied software. Simply connect the camcorder to your PC via a USB cable and press the One touch disc burn Button. Multi language menu Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese.

Technical Details

Capture video to hard disk drive; 30 GB storage
40x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
2.7 inch widescreen touch-panel Clear Photo LCD
Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1-channel recording
Memory Stick Pro Duo media slot.

Sony HDR-SR12

Complete the picture. The HDR-SR12 Handycam camcorder delivers an incredible, Full HD 1920 x 1080 high definition video package built around an internal 120GB hard disk drive. A professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens and ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and Bionz image processor let you capture crisp, detailed video and still images. Additionally, Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization and Face Detection technology help reduce blur, increase color and contrast, and make everyone look their best.

Product Description
Take command and get creative with Sony's HDR-SR12 HDD Handycam camcorder. Capture your memories in HD and relive them years from now in exceptional detail, color and sound.

Boasting an impressive 120GB built in Hard Disk Drive, the HDR-SR12 lets you record up to 48 hours of high definition digital video while its professional grade Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Lens ensures stunning image quality with 12x optical/24x digital zoom, bringing the action closer to you.

Capture both video and still digital imagery at the same time without switching modes with its Dual Record Mode function and eliminate blurring from unsteady hands with the Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system. Expressing a fuller color range than conventional models, HDR-SR12 makes watching home videos more life like and colorful. With the HDR-SR12 Handycam camcorder in hand, recording life in HD just got more interesting.

Sony HDR-SR11

Shoot video and still photographs like a pro. Sony's HDR-SR11 Handycam camcorder has everything you need for a superior video and photo experience. Face Detection technology, made possible by the ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and Bionz image processor, helps make sure people look their best in videos and photos. Capture extremely detailed video in Full 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution, as well as stunning 10.2 megapixel still photos. Records directly to a built in 60GB hard drive or your choice of removable Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Pro Duo media.

Product Description
The HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive HD Handycam(R) Camcorder delivers everything you need to shoot stunning Full High Definition 1920 x 1080 resolution video and 10.2 Megapixel still images.

With Hybrid recording technology, you can record to either an internal 60GB hard disk drive or removable Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true to life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glare and flare for increased contrast and color. The 3.2" Wide (16:9) LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The wide screen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. With direct HDMI output to your BRAVIA HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail.

You can choose between standard 4:3 and wide screen 16:9 aspect ratio and with select BRAVIA HDTV models, your photos are automatically optimized in sharpness, gradation, and color reproduction. Aperture F1.8-3.1 Filter Diameter 37 mm Focal Distance 4.9 - 58.8 mm Shutter Speed Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 5lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30) Video Signal System.

NTSC color, EIA standards Formats Supported - HD MPEG4 AVC/H.264 and SD MPEG2 Recording Media - 60GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions - 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 (83x76x138mm) Weight - 1 pounds 6 ounces (650 grams) with Battery.

Canon HG10 AVCHD

The Canon HG10 AVCHD hard disk drive camcorder delivers high definition technology with the effortless ease of recording video directly onto a hard disk. Incorporating the latest AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format, it puts superb image reproduction and advanced features at your fingertips in a compact AVCHD Format HDD camcorder, which means you'll carry it everywhere you want to capture the special moments in your life in true HD.

Among the Canon Exclusive features on the HG10 are Canon's own Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II image processor. More exclusives are SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus and our new 2.7 inch wide screen multi angle vivid LCD.

With the Genuine Canon 10x HD video zoom lens and a host of other advanced features, the HG10 is the right choice in HDD camcorders. AVCHD format HDD in a compact size The HG10 is Canon's first AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) hard disk drive camcorder.

AVCHD uses an MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video codec, recording true 1080 high-definition resolution video. It allows you to capture more video onto a hard disk using less storage, for extended recording time. You can play the video directly from the camcorder on your HDTV, or easily download it onto your Windows XP or Vista system computer for playback, editing or sharing with friends and family. You can also burn video onto DVDs which play in AVCHD compatible Blu-ray disc players.

Higher audio quality is also yours with the AVCHD format. All of this comes in a compact AVCHD format HDD camcorder, measuring only 3.2 inches wide, 3 inches high and 5.1 inches deep. Added to the HG10's handy size is the convenience of shooting high definition onto a hard disk. You'll never tape over a precious moment by accident, since the disk automatically searches for a blank space on which to record.

Technical Details

Record up to 15 hours of high definition video to 40 GB hard disk drive
Canon full HD CMOS sensor 24p Cinema Mode
High definition 10x optical zoom lens; 2.7-inch wide screen Multi Angle Vivid LCD
SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer; simulatneous still photo capture
HDMI terminal advanced accessory shoe.

Canon VIXIA HF100

From Canon's long history of optical excellence, advanced image processing, superb performance and technological innovation in photographic and broadcast television cameras comes the latest in high definition camcorders. Now, with the light, compact Canon VIXIA HF100, you can have stunning AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format recording with the ease and numerous benefits of Flash Memory. It's used in some of the world's most innovative electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones.

Add to that the VIXIA HF100's Canon Exclusive features such as our own 3.3 Megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor and advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor, SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, Instant Auto Focus, our 2.7-inch Widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD and the Genuine Canon 12x HD video zoom lens and you have a Flash Memory camcorder that's hard to beat. Built in video light Increase your low light capabilities even further by shooting with the HF100�s built in video light. This light enables you shoot subjects in low light at distances up to 4.9 feet away.

Microphone terminal with audio level control The HF100 features a microphone terminal for attaching an external microphone. The audio level can be manually adjusted for greater flexibility. A level meter is shown in the LCD screen. Simultaneous photo capture While shooting an HD movie, you can simultaneously capture a 2 megapixel photo to a memory card by simply pressing the photo button. It�s perfect for anytime you don�t want to miss a moment. Headphone terminal The audio or video terminal doubles as a headphone terminal for monitoring sound while recording.

Focus Assist function When shooting high definition, a properly focused subject is more critical than ever. With one push of the Focus Assist button (during manual focus setting), video zoom and peaking (for emphasizing image contours) are displayed.

Not to worry, this is automatically cancelled when recording is started. Level Shot and Grid Markers It's easy to keep your HF100 level for more professional looking video. Simply press the Level Shot Control button, and a horizontal marker appears in your viewfinder.

Then line up any horizontal lines in your shot to the marker and you know your camcorder is level. The Grid marker is also very convenient for setting up the special balance in your shots. And since background colors vary, you can select from two line colors to make the lines easily visible. Smooth zoom control With this innovative feature, you can always be sure of smooth, steady, professional looking zoom shots. Simply select one of three pre-set zoom speeds. You can also select variable so you can control the speed manually. 3.1 megapixel photos Capture stunning 3.1 megapixel photos in 4:3 aspect ratio to a miniSD card (or 2.07 megapixel photos at 16:9).

Photo grab With this professional level feature, capture photos during playback. With one push of a button you can "grab" a 2-megapixel still picture from your HD video footage. There is no need to worry about taking a photo while you�re shooting. 9 point Ai-AF mode Auto Intelligent Auto Focus ensures sharp images and gives creative flexibility. Even when your subject isn't in the center of the frame, the HF100�s Ai-AF function will automatically select from 9 metering frames on the screen to help bring images into sharp focus.

Built in flash Capture superb images in low light and indoor photography settings. Histogram display Commonly used in Canon�s line of digital SLR cameras, the HF10 features a Histogram display. With just one push of a button, the brightness information of a still image is revealed. This allows you to monitor image quality so you can make adjustments to improve the next shots. Print or share button For fast and easy, one touch printing of your photos at home, simply press the camcorder�s Print & Share Button.

The button can also be used for one touch downloading of your images to a computer. One year parts and labor limited warranty Canon�s camcorder limited warranty provides protection long after other manufacturers� warranties expire.

Technical Details

Capture high definition video to flash memory
12x optical zoom; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
24p Cinema Mode; 30p Progressive Mode
2.7 inch widescreen Multi-Angle Vivid LCD
Simultaneous photo capture.

Nokia 2610

Phone Features
Compact and stylish, the 2610 features a candybar design sporting a bright 128 x 128 pixel display capable of displaying over 65,000 colors.

Most of the phone's features and on screen menus are controlled by a center toggle on the control pad.

A standard hands free headphone jack is provided, as are volume control keys, and there's even a "Go-To" button that can be assigned for quick access to favorite applications.

Lastly, the included speakerphone allows you to talk handsfree, and because the phone sports an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off. The 2610's built in address book can store up to 300 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers. This phone supports 24 chord polyphonic ringtones as well as real music MP3 ringtones. There's also a vibrating alert for when you want to be discreet.

If you need text messaging capabilities, the 2610 has you covered as support is built in for sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages. Instant messaging is also supported too, and comes preloaded with AOL, Yahoo!, MSN and ICQ IM clients (additional fees may apply). When it's time to connect to the Web, you can do so quickly over the supported GPRS data protocol. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit a plus for text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 2610 including a calendar, a calculator, and an alarm clock. The 2610 lets you carry these tools wherever you go so you can create appointments and view your schedule at a moment's notice. The 2610 also allows you to dress up the phone with different custom graphics and wallpapers a great way to add subtle flavor to an otherwise boring day.

Sony Ericsson W580i

Sony Ericsson shakes things up with its new quad band W580i Walkman phone, introducing an innovative "shake to shuffle" feature that randomly chooses another song stored on your phone with just a flick of the wrist. This thin, slider style phone also features a 2 megapixel camera or camcorder, fast Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connectivity with music streaming, Memory Stick Micro expansion, Web browser for viewing full Internet sites, email access, an FM radio with RDS, and EDGE data support.

Phone Features
The W580i Walkman phone offers a full-function digital audio player that's compatible with MP3 and AAC files. The front of this slider phone includes dedicated music control buttons, and it includes Sony Ericsson's innovative "shake to shuffle" feature. With Shake control activated, press and hold the Walkman key and flick your wrist. A vibration lets you know that the track has been changed a new song from your current playlist is randomly selected and automatically played.

With the TrackID service, you can identify any song that you can hear by just recording a snippet of sound using the microphone. After sending the file for recognition, you'll have the name, artist and album sent to your phone.

Other Walkman features include MegaBass enhancement for added depth of sound, a flight mode that lets you keep listening to tunes with the phone's network connectivity turned off, and Disc2Phone software for easy transfer of song files between phone and PC.

It also includes a built in FM radio with RDS, which displays the name of the currently playing song (when tuned to compatible radio stations). This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio or video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial up networking surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

The built in 2.0 megapixel camera captures stills and video and playback of video or still pictures is only limited to the memory card size. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be setup to fit your personality. It provides support for PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC (either using USB or Bluetooth). And the W580i makes it easy to send snapped photos directly to a blog or an online photo, complete with text. This phone is also compatible with RTSP or 3GPP streaming video playback.

Samsung BlackJack II

The successor to the original, highly popular Blackjack smartphone, the Samsung Blackjack II (SGH-I617) retains the thin, lightweight design, QWERTY keyboard, and large screen from its predecessor while adding the power of the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, integrated GPS, and upping image capture quality to 2.0 megapixels.

It can access AT&T's triband HSDPA/UMTS high speed 3G network, which makes it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music, stream tunes from Napster and eMusic, and watch video streamed from CNN and Comedy Central via AT&T's Cellular Video. It also supports AT&T's Video Share service, which offers a one way video stream during a mobile to mobile phone call.

The Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system offers a familiar office experience and the ability to read and edit in applications such as Word or Excel as well as review Powerpoint presentations. You can also receive Outlook email and update your contacts and calendar on the go. Other features include quad band global connectivity. And you'll be able to get to where you're going fast with the integrated GPS receiver and support for TeleNav GPS Navigator software. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for headsets and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion, speakerphone, instant messaging, and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.

Phone Features
Glossier than its predecessor, the Samsung BlackJack II impresses immediately with its striking looks, thin frame, and larger 2.4 inch LCD screen (320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors). The Samsung BlackJack II makes every aspect of your life look easy.

The full QWERTY keypad gives you every letter at a touch. And the Jog Wheel lets you quickly access, scroll through and select whatever you're searching for. With Windows Mobile 6, the BlackJack II brings a powerful personal computer experience to the small screen.

The BlackJack II helps you keep track of schedules and contacts through Outlook Mobile, browse the Internet by using Internet Explorer Mobile, as well as manage Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents using Office Mobile.

Windows Mobile 6 also supports HTML email so that you can view and compose email messages in their native format with live links to Web sites, support for images, tables and bullets. BlackJack II will be among the first Windows Mobile 6 devices from AT&T to support Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, which offers companies an end to end solution for managing and securing Windows Mobile devices. Employees will also have access to company information and a line of business applications from a single, secure place behind the firewall by using a cutting edge Mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN).

In addition to a robust feature set, BlackJack II provides access to multiple e-mail accounts, both personal and business, through Microsoft Direct Push technology with Outlook Mobile and AT&T Xpress Mail, which includes most major POP3/IMAP providers. The BlackJack II also offers over the air synchronization of contacts, calendar and task lists with Microsoft Exchange Server or AT&T Xpress Mail.

Palm Treo 755p

As a producer handset, Palm, Inc is spelled out members as the quite serious company. Imagine only, besides make handset, company that have the place in California this also create operating system for its creation peripherals. Compare to other producer, that do not make operating system by it self, opposite also its hardware just still ordering from other producer. Converse about such as those which Palm conducts this, it is of course there is value both for obtained got.

The most important is synchronization between operating system and hardware. For example in course of operating system creation, it is of course party R&D (Research & Development) will think two time in it, about will be compatible or is not with hardware strength.

The result, peripheral performance will become far better. Then don't surprise when much consumers Palm that previously only usual user, go up grade becomes fans and join forces with community Palm.

One of reason their is its use that easy to just than ace smart phone other. Nevertheless, at some products that emerge latter, use more opting producer Microsoft to agree Windows Mobile in some devices Palm, specially Treo.

Like its mustache at Palm Treo 750v. This product is peripheral Palm first that operate with ace Windows Mobile. Henceforth, Treo series 75x this always attends with label WM. It is true not many merely 750v and 750. nevertheless devotees Palm ace, specially that already have come too far unintentionally wish with Treo series 75x thus think two time to buy peripheral is referred.

Then attend Palm Treo 755p. From outward appearance facet, only a few difference with 750. Most only problem of knobs location soft key only. But in interior, much features improved. To be certain roof fans that need to wait for Treo 75x in version Palm ace will not be disappointed. This ability Addition. for example amount pixel at touch screen that boosted up become 320x320 pixel. Its processor even also now uses 312MHz Intel Xscale. One point that very regretted is in existence of voice feature dialing.

Base information that we obtain get, at 755p that walk above network Sprint, provided with trial version application Nuance's Voice Control. Because not enjoy, mending runs activity phone by using hand, before exploit this software. Because, its activity way fair to middling difficult. After command given, then application will send command are referred as to server over the net EV-DO to determine what must be done hand phone. In other hand, its camera feature hangs. only 1,3 mega pixels.

Samsung SGH-F250

One of successfulness key Samsung boost ups its position to rank two global markets is their aggressive attitude in launch product. can be told their attitude in 2007 last differed one hundred eighty degree from in 2006 that too focus in one class. face vendor competition hp in 2008 Samsung have prepared a couple of product that will various of classes, one of them is F250. Hand phone sliding this is music oriented handset and believed in enter middle weight.

One point that make F250 is seen very attractive is designing its. try mobilers sees, appearance hand phone this impresses minimalist and also futuristic. More than anything else concept of hidden the display of that, very cool.

But as a whole face F250 is not far cry with F330, the difference only formed and knob placed. If may be downright, face F250 a few little look likes iPhone more than anything else in a state of slid is closed. As hp music already ought to F250 haves supporting ammunition feature song player.

Besides software existence music player brand Samsung by it self, F250 is equipped hardware for quality jack player its music. From existence of music knob in frontage phone, till easy memory room. In our this hp also can find other multimedia feature like camera 1,3 mega pixels, radio FM, game Java, video player (3GP and MPEG4), internet (GPRS and EDGE) and two connection peripherals (Bluetooth port plus USB).

Although there is no new matter that can make us shocking but remember hp this is the middle end phone thus features in to the spelled out members complete.

Rely on new appearance and music feature, F250 can become interesting choice for mobiles more than anything else if its price is reached. Samsung some lately often releases nice product with quite light price. Hopefully just go into effect also for F250. Hand phone which according to him mentioned over and over as the cheap version F330 this of opening step into world market, entered our country, in quarterly first 2008. If price problem it is true still doubt of, but again we hope the best for consumers.

Samsung SCH-R410

After shuffle through release new product for GSM market, finally Samsung launches also hp CDMA new. Enunciated, even in Samsung releases product CDMA, but in the market global their more fiddle around with product GSM. Though products CDMA Samsung does not fail withdraw from GSM product. One CDMA phone already they prepare to plunge to the market free, that is SCH-R410. Meanwhile this Samsung it is true still in collaboration with Metro PCS to market SCH R410 in America, but Samsung also already planned disseminates SCH-R410 to other country and not close Indonesia possibility also enters list.

SCH-R410 not merely hp CDMA usual. Appearance cell phone this it is true more or less deceives one who first time see it. Design candybar, its size small, clearly make us do not see an excellence, unless Samsung specific design, in hp this.

Though one of excellence SCH-R410 shows from design. Realize from existing information, SCH-R410 haves a 'keyboard' QWERTY that hided in backside.

To release board types this, user only remain shift it aside. When use 'keyboard', in automatic screen display on the turn becomes landscape in order to balmier. Existence QWERTY this also also marker that SCH-R410 is product that place forward facility messaging.

For that like SMS with service CDMA clear hp this very compatible used, thumb will not be next button. Send accept Email even also can be run with SCH-R410. Data Support battery CDMA 2000 hRTTs and 'keyboard' QWERTY makes activity Email can be conducted where only. But SCH-R410 is not hp that equipped sophisticated features, entered in facility messaging by it self. Borne as hp middle weight downwards, SCH-R410 only stretchers old features. There is no that whose name is MP3 player or camera mega pixels.

For facilities Email even also same, there is no application Email on one's part third in CSH-R410. Existing only facility Email POP3 and IMAP4. Its profit hp this haves other interesting things, like connectivity Bluetooth, dual frequency CDMA 800/1900, facility Instant Messaging for chatting and colors screen that its size big enough. One more, price SCH-R410 also to be certain draw for our sack bag. But likely we have been must borne with first to be able to enjoy SCH-R410, its problem temporary only sold in America.

Afterwards new Europe innings, if in America and Europe its sale nice just come on the market Asia. Sufficiently long also await it. Hopefully just Samsung quick market hp this to the other country, especially Indonesia, its problem have not yet many hp CDMAs like SCH-R410. It is possible hp this will in demand most wanted by buyer was like moment Samsung launches SCHW579.

Sony Ericsson Z555i

Lately, Sony Ericsson fond of judging technology that have the character of entertainment amusement at last products. See just motion censor at W910i that called Shake Control. With this feature, mobilers can control song only by shake down body. Also with W580i that equipped pedometer or amount step calculator. Not under developed of series peripheral Z that is series fold or clamshell. With code Z555i, hp this come ups carry technology that called Gesture Control. Gesture Control, for activate and deactivate some user features only must give containing hand motion certain signal.

For example only, when there is telephone that enter. Gesticulating goes forward and retreats in front of telephone, will automatically kill voice ring tone. Good for once if hp exists in desk and condition mobiles again unable to touches body telephone. Also the things of with alarm.

When this feature is being active, mobilers enough flourish hand to right and left for automatically desist alarm tinkle. By undertaking this way, alarm setting will immediately step into "snooze" mode. Not only from its facet of appearance feature even also enough attractive to look at. In face part, Sony Ericsson Z555i using diamond reflective finish.

Created from this style, color in face part Z555i come ups like light bound in a diamond, complete with its gradation. As also to clamshell, external display existence is very needed. Otherwise there is feature that one this, user must did utmost opened flip to see number caller when there is call that enter.

Nevertheless sometimes, not all external its display matching by face design phone. To overcome this condition, Z555i used hidden display. The screen the right not to be seen when it is true must seen.

For example, when there is phone inbox. Into position standby, screen will be hided at the opposite of motives face part clamshell. The most engross, themes hp this will come up in accordance with season that underway. When autumn arrive, then themes phone will directly change automatically. And this will take place continued during the year. In order to timing season commutation equal to themes, hp will refer to calendar that exist in telephone.

So that not bore, variated themes this also of update automatically. And for growing style optimization, Sony Ericsson Z555i is also supplied with accessories wafting. For example leather suitcase that attend with four choices. Besides hp and its user will more looked to be style, handset also will safer.

Sony Ericsson K770i

Hand phone camera Sony Ericsson that emerge by the name of Cybershot, usually always attends in pairs. Surely mobiles still remember with Sony Ericsson K810i. this product is couple of K550i. recently emerge K850i.sebagai partner, presented also K770i. It's seem K550i, K770i also born to touch market that under K850i. differ from K850i that addressed for compartment high end, K770i struck at area mid end. Have sure its price gyration in under K850i, in accordance with feature level that its ability also lower.

Although have the status mid end, a number of novelties at hand phone Sony Ericsson cybershot also adopted by K770i. Among others is location of a number of shortcuts. If at peripheral K850 knob overtakes only placed at keypad numeric third line, first line also haves a share equipped shortcut at K770i. Thus for user that budgeter limited and likely not want to release money of many to buy SE Cyberspace that 5 mega pixels, make K770i as the choice also not make shy.

Design
At this time already not its era camera phone digital adoption of camera peripheral design. Each of them haves job desk. If hand phone uses camera design, not rarely telephone activity is exactly bothered. though as a device cellular (although have the qualification camera) feature that a more regular used to be certain is feature phone.

In the SE Cybershot, specially K770i. In case of rely on feature of picture recorder that means hand phone that added with feature and ability of picture recorder. The result, telephone activity have the camera together not bothered.

By take form factor candy bar, product Cybershot that one this attend with dimension as high as 105 x 47 x 14,5 mm and weight 95 grams. at part numeric pad, there is many icons that seen.

Besides number and letter, still available some symbols. When telephone mode is used, this symbol will not be seen. Nevertheless when camera mode activated, lamp that enlighten this icons will directly blaze and to be certain functioned as shortcut. Thus, for setting camera, mobiles needn't hard step into menu part beforehand. Camera Lens lay ins part. To guard against incision threat, available slot protector that automatically activated feature of picture recorder when slot referred as opened.

Feature
Sony Ericsson K770i is supplied with camera with power of 3,15 mega pixels complete with auto focus. But, product that one this only rely on LED as the flash lamp. Besides camera facility, Sony Ericsson K770i is also provided with variated multimedia ability. For example Bluetooth and A2DP. Music even also not left behind. Link its qualification Cybershot rather than Walkman, then available music application is soft device standard Sony Ericsson's-Walkman. never mind that important still can ten to music. Not merely that, FM radio also can be heard from this peripheral.

Palm Treo 500v

Palm in the reality still exist. Palm has been tried to stay in cell phone market. But, likely they feel if their operating system less suited for throng. so, that latter release Palm wears Windows operating system. Also that does so at Palm Treo 500v. Not half the battle Palm release this phone with newest operating system, Windos Mobile 6.0 Not only that, its interface system also unique, unlike smart phone bases on Windows other.

Hand phone this it is possible answers one would longing Palm. although maybe for the things want to use Palm, in hand phone this not found. Nevertheless, hopefully just what is available at hand phone this enough comment. At finally it is true we will see if edition Palm that one this actually is not too hilarious, but who knows just can captivate people to try it. Hand phone this already released date 13 December yesterday, and for market outside Indonesia series Palm this also can be conceived of Palm Otto.

Design
Hand phone Palm Treo 5OOV haves design that is not far cry with version Palm Treo 7S0v. its knob arrangement almost similar and in hp this also have dynamic circular sides. its difference only its problem of form dimension only. Palm Treo 5OOv haves slimer form and have lighter burden from Palm Treo 750v. This condition made hp this became balmier when grasped. Have not already smart phone next era its form big and weight.

Palm Treo 5OOv also haves excellence of knobs problem QWERTY that served. Keyboard in phone this it is true must delicious used, for no screen facility touches here. generally like that, Palm Treo 5OOv it is true delicious for pushes. Its knob was not under size and not too big.

Shortcut that is available at face hp this also delicious used. Palm heavy fair to middling light this (its wight 120 grams) have color alternative Glacier White and Charcoal Grey.

Both truly is not beautiful. But SID standard alias actually. But its color set enough bare and enough give impression elegant. Very snugly for the things looked for hp was that its design not too multitude. if searching people smart phone why also must look for that pink or variegation.

Feature
Phone output Palm this don't know why not designed to come up. Technology that taken in this phone, is not too awful. Palm Treo 5OOv still wears network technology UMTS in scorpion hand phone just tries make with HSDPA they. Even its technology does not embarrass, but likely less satisfy to be showed if a smart phone have not yet HSDPA. Technology it is true is not beautiful, but Palm Treo 5OOV fixed haves value more. Hp this haves interface system that fine. Palm like its display modification in order to easier people wear this phone.

Thus, menu system in hp this made simple. we needn't busy again step into application menu etc as in Windows other. Palm has grouped applications in accordance with its category each. Palm also gives place for bookmark websites choice. We needn't open certain application, stay select left knob or right go to menu that provide bookmark that. Popular websites become can be accessed swimmingly. but, internet that exist in hp this only rely on internet network passes GPRS,there is no WiFi here. Though a lot require this feature, remember network hot spot for WiFi more and more day more and more many only.

Apple iPod touch 32 GB (2nd Generation)

The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies including a Multi Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

Music
Music on iPod touch not only sounds amazing, it looks amazing, too.

Touch Your Music
Remember what it felt like to flip through your CD or record collection? Cover Flow brings that feeling back. Just turn iPod touch on its side and flick through your music to find the album you want to hear. Tap the cover to flip it over and display a track list. Tap again to start the music. Even view the lyrics while you're listening.

A Musical Genius
Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The new Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes a Genius Playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn't have thought of yourself.

Technical Details

32 GB capacity for 7,000 songs, 10,000 photos, or 40 hours of video
Up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged
3.5 inch widescreen multi touch display with 480 by 320 pixel resolution
Supported audio formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Supported video formats H.264, MPEG-4
Supported image file types: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG.

Apple iPod touch 8 GB (1st Generation)

Product Description
With the Apple iPod touch, Apple has married the iPhone's revolutionary multi touch interface to their popular digital media player. So instead of a Click Wheel, you just use your fingers to flick through your music, photos, and video. Two fingers can be used in a pinching or spreading motion as well, which zooms in and out of photos and web pages. That's right, the iPod touch is the first iPod to offer web access. It does this via built in Wi-Fi support.

There's even a special iTunes Wi-Fi Store, so you can browse and purchase new music and video while you're on the road. The latest iPod touch now offers a suite of new applications, including email, maps, and handy widgets for weather, notes, and stocks. The new iPod touch also features a customizable home screen that lets you rearrange buttons and create your own Web Clips. Ports Dock Connector & Stereo Minijack Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless / Safari web browser Charge Time about 3 hours (1.5 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF.

Photo Support Syncs iPod viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in m4v, mp4, and. mov file formats.

H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in m4v, mp4, and. mov file formats MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second.

Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit Dimension. iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. With great new applications, now iPod touch is even better. Watch a movie you rented from iTunes. View rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline. Open PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments.

With Maps, find your location and get directions from there. See where you are on a map, a satellite image, or a combination of both. Make Web Clips for your Home screen so you can visit your favorite websites in just one tap. Fill up to nine Home screen pages with Web Clips and arrange them however you like. Browse YouTube videos, follow your stocks, check the weather, and take notes. With the new iPod touch, tap into even more.

Technical Details

Upgrade your player with the iPhone 2.0 Software Update for iPod touch via iTunes for an additional fee
8 GB of storage provides approximately 1,750 songs; includes earphones, USB cable, dock adapter/connector, polishing cloth, and stand
Battery life provides up to 22 hours of music and up to 5 hours of video
3.5 inch widescreen multi touch display
New applications include email, maps and widgets for weather, notes, and stocks.

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)

And it'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. All that staying power and a wafer thin, 6.5 mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.

Cover Flow
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.

Music
Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its bright color display.

Movies
Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod nano to watch anywhere, anytime. Up to 5 hours of video playback means you can watch two movies back to back. And for your viewing pleasure, the 320 by 240 pixel display with a whopping 204 pixels per inch is 65 percent brighter than before.

TV Shows
There's always something good on iPod nano. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to your iPod nano. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket size marathon.

Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.

Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. iPod nano even recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place.

Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod nano comes with three games Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike and you can download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2 inch color display.

Photos
iPod nano holds up to 7,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view your photo slideshows complete with music and transitions on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.

Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation)

An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in. And it'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. All that staying power and a wafer thin, 6.5 mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.

Altec Lansing T612

Before you look at the $199.95 Altec Lansing T612 speaker system and yawn, you should know it has an ace up its sleeve the ability to work with an iPhone. More important, it works with the iPhone without having to switch the phone to Airplane mode a first among docking speaker systems. Previous speaker systems either weren't compatible with the iPhone or suffered from annoying GSM crackling. The T612 also works with iPods, of course, but merely average sound quality holds back this otherwise welcome product.

Setup is a 10 second affair you just plug in the 8.2 x 14 x 5.4 inch (HWD) speakers and turn on the power. A plastic adapter in the dock makes the iPhone the default device, but you can remove the adapter and dock any iPod with a dock connector.

The T612 charges the device while it's resting in the dock. You operate the T612 either by pressing buttons on top of the unit or via a small, easy to use remote control that lets you play or pause the music, turn the system on or off, and also adjust volume, bass, and treble settings.

Altec Lansing has implemented a clever system to communicate volume, bass, and treble levels. A row of blue LEDs lies behind the speaker grille in the middle of the unit. Though they are not visible during normal operation, they briefly appear when you adjust volume, bass, or treble to show you the level of that setting. We're happy for the visual feedback when making adjustments, and given how annoyingly bright blue LED's can be, we're also happy not to have to look at them all the time.

The T612 has four internal speakers two 3 inch full range drivers and two 1 inch tweeters and its output is rated at 60 watts RMS. The T612 does not have a subwoofer, but Altec Lansing tries to compensate with bass enhancement technology it calls XdB, which simulates the sound of bass tones. Although the XdB technology is reasonably convincing, it's still no substitute for an actual woofer. The T612 is capable of extreme volume despite its size, but sound gets a bit muddy when you really crank it up.

Cambridge SoundWorks i765

The $499.99 Cambridge SoundWorks i765 might seem like nothing more than an overpriced clock radio. But it's actually a surprisingly good miniature home entertainment system with a lot of well implemented features. Its exorbitant price tag will surely scare away a few audiophiles, but those who plunk down the cash will be impressed by its overall performance.

Setup is simple and only involves plugging in the AM antenna (the FM antenna is internal). The i765 can play music from any iPod with a dock connector, and includes eight plastic adapters that allow any iPod including the new iPod Touch, Nano and Classic to fit into the dock.

It can also play CDs and DVDs, and supports MP3 and WMA playback from media recorded onto discs. If you connect the i765 to an external display, you can also watch DVD's it can even play videos from a video enabled iPod, and has an auxiliary input port, too. While the device provides AM and FM radio, it lacks support for satellite radio.

Though we're always dubious of miniature systems that promise big sound, the i765 delivers on that promise, and then some. The little 1.6 inch tweeters belt out crystal clear highs while the built in subwoofer covers the bottom end surprisingly well. Of course, there's only so much bass a little woofer can thump out, and the bass tends to get drowned out somewhat as volume increases. When watching DVD movies, soundtracks sounded surprisingly good thanks to a "wide" audio option that projects the sound to the left and right for a "wall of sound" that is very convincing.

If you dock your iPod into the unit, it will charge the iPod while connected and display track information on its easy to read LCD for the song playing. You can also skip tracks and play or pause songs on your iPod with the remote control. The i765 doesn't officially support the iPhone, but we were able to charge our iPhone and play music on it without problems. The bundled remote control is decent and includes buttons for every feature, including a snooze button you can press when the alarm goes off.

It also lets you tweak bass and treble levels, whether text scrolls or stays static, and snooze length. You can also save 16 FM radio presets and eight AM presets. The i765's dual alarm clocks are easy to configure, allowing you to select a CD, iPod tunes, radio station, or a simple chime as the wake up music. You can also manually adjust the alarm volume and snooze length, as well as set a sleep timer if you want to doze off to music. We had difficulty setting alarm times with the remote, however, as the i765 often refused to register button presses, but we were able to adjust settings by pressing buttons on the i765's faceplate.

Creative Aurvana X-Fi

Creative introduced us to its own Aurvana X-Fi Noise-Canceling Headphones, for the same price ($299.99) could they really be better than the industry leader? As it turns out, yes and no. Listening was indeed a pleasure, with the Aurvana X-Fi delivering very good sound quality in both our music and spoken word tests. The sound was equally clear with the noise canceling function enabled as without (Bose gives you no option).

How you intend to use the noise canceling capabilities will determine which of these headphones is best for you: We found the Aurvana less effective than the Bose when blocking out ambient noise in our screechy Computer Shopper server room and on airplanes. But the Aurvana was better when being used just for the purposes of listening to music in an already quiet environment the QuietComfort 2's noise canceling added a quiet hiss to the background sound that the Aurvana's didn't.

Like the QuietComfort 2, the Aurvana comes with a selection of accessories to help fit any listening environment a quarter inch adapter is just what's needed for plugging into a studio sound system, a two pronged adapter is ideal for certain airplanes, and a five foot extension allows you plenty of room to move.

(The cable connecting the earpiece to what you're listening to is itself three feet long.) One difference : The Aurvana requires two AAA batteries, as opposed to the QuietComfort 2's one.

That extra battery likely powers two other audio enhancing features the Aurvana X-Fi introduces, which may be turned on or off with buttons on the right earpiece (where the power switch is also located).

The first, the X-Fi Crystalizer, is billed as a way to restore "detail and vibrancy" to compressed music (such as MP3s) and movies, and activating this especially during orchestral passages definitely brightened and livened up the sound. (We don't recommend using it when listening to radio programs or podcasts, however the Crystalizer had the opposite effect there, dulling the bass sounds a bit too unpleasantly for our taste.) The other option, X-Fi CMSS-3D, supposedly gives stereo music and movies a "virtual surround sound" feel, but we were dissatisfied with the results, which stripped away the crispness and clarity the noise canceling and Crystalizer add.

iSkin Cerulean F1

The $189.99 iSkin Cerulean F1 + TX is no different. Though this pricey Bluetooth headset actually looks pretty inconspicuous (that's a good thing), audio quality and wearability issues (as well as a few other design and performance quirks) make it hard to recommend. With its Cerulean set, iSkin includes everything you need to listen to your tunes wirelessly, whether you're using an iPod, an iPhone, or a computer.

The device will also work with most Bluetooth enabled mobiles phones and MP3 players. The package comes with the Cerulean F1 wireless headset, the TX transmitter (which attaches to any dockable iPod, but not non-Apple MP3 players), and a TX to USB adapter that lets you connect the TX transmitter to a computer. Also included is a USB cable for charging the headset, two sets of plastic ear loops, and a set of rubber and foam earbud covers.

In designing the Cerulean F1 headset, iSkin clearly took cues from the Jabra BT8010. Like the BT8010, the F1 features two thumb sized earpieces that loop over your ears like traditional Bluetooth headsets the two headsets are connected via a cable that you wear behind your neck.

(Unlike the BT8010, the F1's connecting cable is not detachable). The F1 earpieces are lightweight and discreet, which is great considering that most Bluetooth headsets aren't.

The left earpiece contains the battery, while the right earpiece houses built in controls for powering on the earbuds and microphone, increasing or decreasing volume, rewinding fast forwarding songs, and ending taking phone calls (when paired with a Bluetooth equipped cell phone). Unfortunately, the volume and track control buttons were too small for our fingers. In fact, when wearing the headset, we found it nearly impossible to hit either button without taking the earpiece off to look at where we were pressing.

Pairing the F1 headset with the TX receiver was a lot easier simply plug the receiver into your iPod, power on the F1 headset in pairing mode, and the two will instantly recognize each other. The headset and transmitter are great for broadcasting across short distances, such as from your pocket to your ears, and they're also reliable at longer ranges. iSkin rates their maximum operational range at 33 feet in our tests, we maintained a solid signal between walls, through closed doors, and around other wireless devices in our apartment.

One quibble we found that, when kept in our pocket, the TX transmitter disconnected from our iPod Nano too easily. We also had issues with our music's audio quality. Though songs came through clear and loud, they seriously lacked bass even our iPod's bundled headphones offered more oomph during certain tunes.

Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Black)

Measuring 2.3 inches tall by 3.7 inches wide by 0.8 inch deep, the M1033 slides easily into a back pocket, and at 5.2 ounces, it won't weigh you down, either. The camera's mostly metal body comes in six colors black, silver, pink, copper, red, and gray feels sturdy, and has a clear cut design, so you can hand the camera to anyone and let them shoot away.

Buttons for the shutter, power, flash, and mode selections are on top, flush with the body, adding to the camera's streamlined looks. On back is a 3 inch LCD that's bright enough to remain visible in sunlight. A relatively large rocker zoom switch for the 3 x 35 105 mm equivalent f3.1-5.7 lens is well positioned to the top left of the screen. Below it sits a five way joystick for navigating menus and for the playing of images and video. That's flanked by Delete, Playback, Menu, and Kodak's standard Share button, which lets you tag an image to be printed or emailed the next time the camera is connected to a computer.

Powering on to first shot takes 1.7 seconds on average and typically takes the same amount of time from shot to shot. Using the flash adds nearly a second to that.

Shutter lag is very good for its class at only 0.4 second in bright conditions and 0.9 in dim. Burst mode offers only a three shot spurt in approximately 1.4 seconds.

It's important to note that if you let it by pressing the shutter button completely rather than halfway and waiting for a focus confirmation the M1033 will take a picture without locking focus. This does let you capture images extremely quickly, but they'll frequently be blurry.

Press the Mode button and you get four options Smart Capture, Program, Scene, and Video. Smart Capture mode integrates scene and face detection, optimized auto ISO, and a broader dynamic range among other things, so you truly don't have to worry about a setting to take a decent picture. This mode also applies Kodak's PerfectTouch technology to help improve detail and contrast. In general this system works, producing fine photos regardless of subject or lighting conditions. Which is good, since the camera always starts in Smart Capture, regardless of your settings at power off.

The M1033 also has 22 Scene modes you can switch to in seconds. These include standards like portrait and landscape as well as things like in camera panorama (left to right and right to left), candle light, panning, and blur reduction. The Program mode gives you slightly more control for exposure compensation and metering, color (natural, low, black and white, sepia), white balance, and ISO. It's nice to have, though it is not sure it's wholly necessary.

Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Silver)

Buttons for the shutter, power, flash, and mode selections are on top, flush with the body, adding to the camera's streamlined looks. On back is a 3 inch LCD that's bright enough to remain visible in sunlight. A relatively large rocker zoom switch for the 3x 35 105 mm equivalent f3.1-5.7 lens is well positioned to the top left of the screen. Below it sits a five ways joystick for navigating menus and for the playing of images and video. That's flanked by Delete, Playback, Menu, and Kodak's standard Share button, which lets you tag an image to be printed or emailed the next time the camera is connected to a computer.

Powering on to first shot takes 1.7 seconds on average and typically takes the same amount of time from shot to shot. Using the flash adds nearly a second to that. Shutter lag is very good for its class at only 0.4 second in bright conditions and 0.9 in dim.

Burst mode offers only a three shots spurt in approximately 1.4 seconds. It's important to note that if you let it by pressing the shutter button completely rather than halfway and waiting for a focus confirmation the M1033 will take a picture without locking focus. This does let you capture images extremely quickly, but they'll frequently be blurry.

Press the Mode button and you get four options Smart Capture, Program, Scene, and Video. Smart Capture mode integrates scene and face detection, optimized auto ISO, and a broader dynamic range among other things, so you truly don't have to worry about a setting to take a decent picture. This mode also applies Kodak's PerfectTouch technology to help improve detail and contrast. In general this system works, producing fine photos regardless of subject or lighting conditions. Which is good, since the camera always starts in Smart Capture, regardless of your settings at power off.

Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Copper)

Buttons for the shutter, power, flash, and mode selections are on top, flush with the body, adding to the camera's streamlined looks. On back is a 3-inch LCD that's bright enough to remain visible in sunlight. A relatively large rocker zoom switch for the 3 x 35 105 mmequivalent f3.1-5.7 lens is well positioned to the top left of the screen.

Below it sits a five ways joystick for navigating menus and for the playing of images and video. That's flanked by Delete, Playback, Menu, and Kodak's standard Share button, which lets you tag an image to be printed or emailed the next time the camera is connected to a computer.

Powering on to first shot takes 1.7 seconds on average and typically takes the same amount of time from shot to shot. Using the flash adds nearly a second to that. Shutter lag is very good for its class at only 0.4 second in bright conditions and 0.9 in dim. Burst mode offers only a three shots spurt in approximately 1.4 seconds. It's important to note that if you let it by pressing the shutter button completely rather than halfway and waiting for a focus confirmation the M1033 will take a picture without locking focus. This does let you capture images extremely quickly, but they'll frequently be blurry.

Press the Mode button and you get four options Smart Capture, Program, Scene, and Video. Smart Capture mode integrates scene and face detection, optimized auto ISO, and a broader dynamic range among other things, so you truly don't have to worry about a setting to take a decent picture. This mode also applies Kodak's PerfectTouch technology to help improve detail and contrast. In general this system works, producing fine photos regardless of subject or lighting conditions. Which is good, since the camera always starts in Smart Capture, regardless of your settings at power off.

Kodak EasyShare M1033 (Pink)

Buttons for the shutter, power, flash, and mode selections are on top, flush with the body, adding to the camera's streamlined looks. On back is a 3 inch LCD that's bright enough to remain visible in sunlight. A relatively large rocker zoom switch for the 3 x 35-105 mm equivalent f3.1-5.7 lens is well positioned to the top left of the screen. Below it sits a five ways joystick for navigating menus and for the playing of images and video. That's flanked by Delete, Playback, Menu, and Kodak's standard Share button, which lets you tag an image to be printed or e-mailed the next time the camera is connected to a computer.

Powering on to first shot takes 1.7 seconds on average and typically takes the same amount of time from shot to shot. Using the flash adds nearly a second to that. Shutter lag is very good for its class at only 0.4 second in bright conditions and 0.9 in dim.

Burst mode offers only a three shot spurt in approximately 1.4 seconds. It's important to note that if you let it by pressing the shutter button completely rather than halfway and waiting for a focus confirmation the M1033 will take a picture without locking focus. This does let you capture images extremely quickly, but they'll frequently be blurry. Press the Mode button and you get four options: Smart Capture, Program, Scene, and Video. Smart Capture mode integrates scene and face detection, optimized auto ISO, and a broader dynamic range among other things, so you truly don't have to worry about a setting to take a decent picture.

This mode also applies Kodak's PerfectTouch technology to help improve detail and contrast. In general this system works, producing fine photos regardless of subject or lighting conditions. Which is good, since the camera always starts in Smart Capture, regardless of your settings at power off.

The M1033 also has 22 Scene modes you can switch to in seconds. These include standards like portrait and landscape as well as things like in camera panorama (left to right and right to left), candle light, panning, and blur reduction. The Program mode gives you slightly more control for exposure compensation and metering, color (natural, low, black and white, sepia), white balance, and ISO. It's nice to have, though I'm not sure it's wholly necessary.

Olympus Stylus 1030 SW - Black

Although the 1050 SW is newer than the 1030 SW, don't let the numerical sequence fool you. The 1030 SW succeeds the 790 SW while the not quite as tough 1050 SW replaces the 770 SW. What you really need to know is that the 1050 doesn't match up to the 1030's capability to withstand pretty much anything you can throw at it (or throw it at). While the 1050 SW is shockproof to 5 feet, waterproof to 10 feet and freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, the 1030 SW beats on all counts and adds a few extras.

You can drop the latter from a height of 6.6 feet, take it underwater to a depth of 33 feet, haul it out in 14 degree weather and attempt to crush it with up to 220 pounds of pressure. A 3.6x wide angle zoom lens with a 35 mm equivalent focal range of 28 mm-102 mm also sets it apart from its siblings. You only have to look at and hold the metal bodied 1030 SW to start believing that this compact camera is rugged enough to withstand everything Olympus promises.

At the same time, the camera is attractively designed at 3.7 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.8 inch and 6.8 ounces fully loaded, it's compact enough to carry in your pocket while you're hiking up the side of a mountain or around your wrist while diving a shipwreck or a garden of coral and pretty fish.

Scuba divers should note that underwater time is limited to one hour. If you want to take the camera deeper or on an extended dive, check out Olympus' underwater housing for the 1030 SW.

Also, anyone using the camera under, on or near the water should be aware that the camera is not buoyant if you let go, the camera's going to sink. But you don't have to participate in extreme sports to benefit from the camera's tightly sealed seams. Gaskets and O-rings, as long as you maintain them, will keep out water, snow, sand, dirt and other assorted tiny debris that would wreak havoc with more vulnerable digital cameras.

Like most snapshot cameras, the 1030 SW lacks an optical viewfinder. But its 2.7 inch, 230 K-dot LCD features a wide angle of view and, with its five steps brightness adjustment, can be tweaked to work reasonably well under most conditions. If you're diving in dark environments. East Coast shipwrecks come to mind you may have some problems viewing the display. But midsummer swimming pool conditions with bright sunlight overhead improves the LCD's underwater usability.

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