Vince tech updates

My first impression.
This is not a phone that I would even consider buying. The motion sensor gaming isn’t a selling point for me. If I want a motion sensing game machine, I would rather go for the iPhone.

First few minutes
After switching it on for a few minutes, I, as usual wasn’t impressed. I was like, “Ok, just another slide-up phone. What’s the big deal?”

The looks
I took the phone, looked at it closely, feeling the metalic-like casing material and immediately thought that this phone is going to be very interesting!

Highlights:
1. GPS (you can actually check out your current location!!!) Very cool!
2. HSDPA internet connection
3. Beautiful elegant design
4. Easier mobile blogging experience
5. 2gb m2 memory card included!
6. Auto-rotating screen (like iPhone! in selected programs)
7. Affordable at only around 12,500 pesos!

Downside:
1. Battery life not so good for wholeday internet HSDPA browsing
2. Not touch screen (this would be almost perfect with a touch screen feature!)

Detailed specs from Sony Ericsson website

Other Gadgets

Just yesterday, I made a post about 300,000 forecasted to be jobless. This morning, the forecast is at 500,000 already!!! (Read more: 500,000 Pinoys to lose jobs )

Wow! That is a lot. half a million people going jobless can’t be right. Again, this will cause a domino effect. -They don’t have money to buy thnings-Producers and retailers won’t earn therefore, they won’t have the purchasing power-factories will cut more costs and downsize-and the cycle goes on!

Amidst the economic crisis, one would think if business owners are really facing financial difficulties or are they just making this as an excuse. As a business owner, I personally can’t do such. It is against my conscience and principles but seeing a lot of brand new expensive luxury cars around the metro makes you think twice. Is is really happening?

Mobile phone sales are down to it’s lowest according to a store I interviewed in Greenhills. They had zero sales for the last 2 days — not even a Globe 300 call card load or a 15 peso Smart Buddy load was bought from them.

But again, it maybe just a trend because now, people prefer to invest in netbooks and laptops and use ordinary phones because it is more “economical”. You can earn more using a laptop rather than a mobile phone, don’t you think? You can be a load retailer when you have a phone but, you can do and earn more using a laptop. (like typing jobs, graphic design, web design and more!)

Just the other day, Sony Vaio P was launched here in the Philippines and according to them, it has a limited stock now because of the demand for it. So, are you sure there is a crisis or is this just an excuse?

…let me clear myself first. I became a Wii addict!!!

I had no idea it was that addictive. When it was first released, I was like “oh, another game console. pfffftt. Big deal!” I never had a playstation 2 nor 3. We only have Playstation 1, a couple of gameboys and a PSP.

When I tried the Nintendo Wii, I first played the Wii Olympics. The first sport I tried was the “shooting” game, which I never played again after the first try. I liked the table tennis though.

What got me hooked was the Mario Kart. I’ve played that game on my laptop before using a Nintendo emulator but this one was really cool! Wii does really bring gaming up a few notches!

For other Mario Kart Wii addicts, try reading this tricks guide for Wii Mario Kart.

Samsung mobile recently announced the release of Tobi, an entry level phone targeted for pre-teens and young adult mobile phone users. Unlike existing and latest Samsung models that are mostly set in classic colors like black and gray, the Tobi is available in six color variations of Sweet Pink, Loyal Blue, Apple Green, Bright Orange, Oasis Blue and Snow Silver.

More information about Samsung Tobi

Photos of the Samsung Tobi below:

There is a new phone everyday!!! — It’s hard to keep up but I am going to help and do my best to keep you updated!

If you want the article source, click here.

Along with the Nokia N85, which Tech Times will also feature in the next issue, the N79 is one of the last mobile phones that would come out from Nokia’s camp in 2008. Nonethless, there will be two new Nokias in time for the Christmas season.

What is it: One of the latest mobile phones in Nokia’s N-series.

Who’s it for: People looking for the newest multimedia phones in the market today.

Wallet magnet: Quad-band GSM and 3G/HSDPA; integrated navigation with Nokia Maps; FM transmitter; high-speed connectivity; web browsing; N-Gage games; 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics; Xpress-on smart covers that automatically changes the phone theme (available in five cool colors: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red).

On second thought: People may find the classic candy bar design too ordinary.

What’s in the box: (Our test unit) Nokia N79 multimedia mobile phone; handsfree stereo earphones; USB cable; power adapter.

Tech Times’ verdict: Cool and classy. The Nokia — N79 arrives just in time for the gift-giving season.

If you want the article source, click here.

Even before Olympus released their shockproof/waterproof digital camera, I’ve been wanting one eons ago. Buying a waterproof hard plastic case for your digital camera is very expensive and some costs more than your unit itself.

Then, there is this summer where waterproof bags sprouted like mushrooms. Those gadget bags costs from 400 pesos to 2,000 pesos, depending on the brand and your power to haggle (in some stores).

This is my current target. The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8. I just saw it in an international magazine and it costs around 21,000 pesos. Not bad, eh?

According to the site where I got the photo, “It has an 8MP CMOS sensor, new “face chaser” technology that even works underwater. It records in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at up to 60 frames per second at a VGA resolution. You also get a 5x optical zoom so you can get close up to the things you really care about in a photo.”

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 features
• JIS IPX5/IPX8 qualified for water resistance
• Designed to withstand snow-related water, rain, water spray, splash, and even submersion
• Use in summer sports;snorkeling, winter sports like skiing/snowboarding or everyday scenes
• New underwater scene mode available in scene selection menu, making the colors more true and clear

Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 camera details
• MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high compression with quality
• Smooth movie recording and playback with 60 fps
• Web-mode for simple sharing, no conversion necessary to upload
• CMOS sensor allows high resolution 8.0 Megapixel photos and faster frame rates for movies
• 5X Optical zoom lens for beautiful close-ups
• Sequential photo setting takes up to 10 photos with a shutter speed of 5 frames per second (fps)
• Take pictures simultaneously while making movies, stopping or pausing movie is unnecessary
• Separate buttons for photos and movies without annoying mode switching

Sanyo CA8 compact camera specifications
• ‘Digital Image Stabilizer’ senses camera revolution and photographic subject movement
• Connect and cut movies directly from the camera with editing function
• Bundled with ‘Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0’ for movie editing and original DVD authoring
• Option special floating strap available
• ‘Talking Navigation’ function informs of camera status and warning (for low battery, etc.)
• ‘Wind Noise Reduction’ function reduces unwanted wind noise when recording movies
• Compatible with PictBridge, allowing pictures to be printed without a computer
• Pixel-interpolation technology allows still photos up to 12 Megapixels

Related: Waterproof backpack

It’s finally near! The launch of the so-called-eeep-killer or Dell Inspiron 910 would be launched on August 22,2008. *fingers-crossed*

Specifications of the Mini Dell Inspiron 910:

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Sony Ericsson is the first one to break through the 5 mp camera phone barrier.

Some of the features found in most high-end Cybershot digital cameras were embedded in the C905. It has Xenon flash, face detection, auto-focus, smart contrast, red eye reduction and image stabilizer.It has digital zoom up to 16 times, better than the current up to 12 time digital zoom available in regular 8.1 megapixel cameras.

It has 2.4 inch display made from scratch resistant mineral glass, also the same size as the screen of most digital cameras. With the WiFi connectivity, it’s easier to upload photos to blogs and websites.It even supports TV output.

With the impressive camera features on board the C905, it’s easy to forget that it’s actually a phone. But the good things that we’ve all grown to love in a reliable multimedia phone are also in the C905.There’s FM radio, video recording and streaming, sound recording, video calling, web browsing and push email.

Further spicing up this phone is the HSDPA feature, GPS and geo tagging functions. This will be available sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

I just hope this reaches the local market in time for the Christmas season. If that happens, the C905 undoubtedly will place high in the most wanted Christmas wish list.

Last saturday, February 23,2008.

After watching a movie at Greenhills, I have this scheduled meeting with a seller. I bought a pre-loved Sony Ericsson m600i.

Specifications of the Sony Ericsson M600i

Sony Ericsson M600i review - by AFP

***Why this purchase was a mistake…
 Since this is a pre-loved (pre-owned, second hand) phone, You can’t expect it to be ike brand new. Yes, I anticipated slight scratches and minor phone casing defects (nicks, bumps etc) but, it was my bad I didn’t check it well. There was something wrong with the lower right touch screen sensitive part. (Which, I already had it fixed now.).

Another thing, this morning, when I was browsing Ebay, I saw a cheaper SE M600i, almost same price as mine, but, complete!!! I bought mine not including a SE m2 1gb memory stick and headset. That unit has!

Anyway, PATIENCE is a virtue.

Overall, I am still happy with the phone because I can’t do anything about it. I am an optimistic person. Also, I sold one of my Oakley Juliet’s last night.

*Happy*

Anyway, guys, for Gadget reviews, specification of mobile phones, laptops etc, just go to Yehey! Gadgets.