It’s official–Lenovo is out of the mobile handset business. Many people may not even have known that Lenovo had a handset business (the handsets were sold primarily in China), but PCWorld reported that Lenovo completed the sale of its handset unit on March 31st.
Lenovo’s mobile handset division had been suffering over the last year, which drove the company to consider selling it. According to PCWorld, handset shipments for the mobile unit declined 31 percent in the quarter ending in December of last year. The sale will be reflected in the company’s latest quarter which ended March 31st.
There are just too many handset businesses out there for Lenovo to compete.
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How many times have you sat and pondered whether or not it was daylight outside? Unless you spend the better part of your days living underground, chances are that you don’t think about this very often. Sure, when you’re sitting in a cubicle after hours it may cross your mind, but is that enough to justify a watch that solely tells you whether the sun is up or down? Apparently for some people it’s worth coughing up $300,000 for a watch that does just that. Part of the reason that it is so expensive is that it is a unique timepiece that used Tourbillon movement, which is supposed to overcome the limitations imposed on the accuracy of watches by the earth’s gravity. (Read the full post about ‘Day & Night Watch only tells you if the sun is up’…)
We first featured the AeroGarden a looong time ago when they essentially only had 1 model and since then AeroGrow, the manufacturer has launched a number of additional models including this new $100 model. The AeroGarden 3 has everything you need to grow your own organic herbs and vegetables, using CFLs and less energy than a single 60W bulb. Using its built-in computer, the AeroGarden monitors and adjusts the nutrient delivery, light and water for specific plants. There’s also a reminder system to tell you when you need to add more water and nutrients. (Read the full post about ‘Aerogarden 3 Starter Kit (Aeroponic Gardening)’…)
Samsung is now offering another 5 megapixel camera phone which built-in Xenon flash, the Samsung Anycall SGH-G808. Besides a 5-megapixels CMOS sensor with Auto Focus, the phone also comes with 4x digital zoom, Face Detection, Video Recording capability, FM Radio with RDS, music-player, Bluetooth 2.0 and USB connectivity, 130MB of internal memory, and MicroSD memory cards slot ( up to 4GB supported). In addition, this Quad-Band GSM /EDGE with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps handset also has a built-in image and video editor to enhance captured photos on a 2.4-inch 16M QVGA TFT LCD display. The SGH-G808 is currently available in silver color, retailing for under the US$500 mark. (Read the full post about ‘Samsung Anycall SGH-G808 Camera Phone’…)
KICKER expands its audio lineup with the iKICK iK500. This portable stereo system features a built-in dock for the ipod (Touch) / iphone. The iKICK will transform the way people listen to their MP3 players. With large “bumping” speakers, 5-inch woofers, and a 40-watt stereo amplifier, the iKICK iK500 is definitely loud enough to get the party started. Plus, it also comes with with a credit card-sized infrared remote that lets you adjust the stereo system’s bass, treble, and auxiliary-in options, as well as the iPod menu directories. (Read the full post about ‘Kicker iKICK iK500 for iPod/iPhone’…)
Since its launch in January 2008, the Social Gaming Network (SGN), are offering now 60 games to Facebook users. SGN launches this week-end the Game Feed, allowing players to see who is playing what and to track scores and rankings. To get it, click this link and add the SGN app to your Facebook profile. Their new addition to their popular game Jetman, JetDelegate, is fun to play. Pick one candidate: JetObama, JetMcCain or JetHilary, start to fly and avoid obstacles. Each user score is added to the global score in the race, since launch, JetObama and JetMcCain are neck to neck. SGN is a social gaming platform for developers which helps them to cross-promote their games in Facebook with the SGN GameBar (see picture: the bar with icons just below Facebook menu). (Read the full post about ‘The Social Gaming Network launches the Game Feed for Facebook’…)
Alcatel has unveiled the Sharper Image 909TSI a super light weight candy bar phone covered in 24k gold or Platinum. Though the specs are a bit disappointing as the Quad Band GSM handset comes with a sub-standard 2 Megapixel camera, flimsy keys, small screen, Bluetooth and memory card slot. The phones will be available later this year. [ Source ] Tags: high definition TV, dvr, video game, game (Read the full post about ‘Alcatel Sharper Image 909TSI Signature Collection’…)
When I was a young kid, I loved getting those temporary tattoos and making myself look like a cool grownup. Of course no self-respecting adult would get inked-up with the kind of artwork one would find in those quarter machines by the checkout lanes. So if your kids want tattoos, why not make them some that actually look cool?
With this tattoo paper, you can print off any design you want, and apply it to your skin just like the temporary ones you find in the store. This would also be a good way to try out a design before you have it permanently inked on.
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Posted Apr 4th 2008 7:29PM by Paul Miller
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
We just got a special surprise on our doorstep this afternoon in the form of an E100 from iriver. You’ve already seen the review, so we won’t bore you with a full rehash, but suffice it to say that this thing is well built but feels suspiciously lightweight — not to mention inexplicably thick. The software is all nice and responsive, though it takes a bit of getting used to the d-click interface, and while you’re certainly not going to get much mileage out of the built-in speaker, it is a nice touch. The screen is great straight on, but suffers from some viewing angle woes. (Read the full post about ‘iriver E100 hands-on’…)
Wind-up Workout
A workout without sweating! Considering our New Year's Exercise regimes last, ohh about a week, we had to find a way of having a really good gym session without actually expending any effort whatsoever.
You can have this for ?5.95
Tags: plasma, wi-fi, ipod, gadgets
