The Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

Nokia has finally entered the competitive world of  laptops and netbooks with the unveiling of the Nokia Booklet 3G.  This mini laptop only weighs 1.25kg,  with aluminum casing, a 10 inch high resolution screen and only 2 cm thick. This compact device also boast of its extended battery life of up  to 12 hours on one charging.   

The Nokia Booklet 3G runs with windows as operating system and an Intel Atom processor as expected from most mini laptops.  Other special features includes the 3G high speed mobile broadband internet connection, WiFi connectivity for high speed local connection, high definition screen resolution display, out port for tv viewing,  GPS tracker receiver and a hot swapping dock for sim cards.  The Booklet 3G  also have standard laptop features like bluetooth wireless technology, webcam for video conference, USB and memory card reader. 

More details are yet to be released by Nokia on September 2.  We could only speculate that the pricing of this gadget will surely be high since it cannot go lower than the pricing of their premium mobile phones.  Let wait and see.

My Jabra Headset

I bought my Jabra BT350 last year and I still cant get enough of it.  You see, I’m using two mobile phones and one of them has unlimited calls for the same network.  I paired my Jabra to that phone and up to now  still working perfectly.  I’m enjoying the unlimited voice calls to the maximum level because of this wonderful gadget. 

The Jabra BT350 is a mobile headset using bluetooth wireless technology to get connected with your mobile handset for a great hands-free mobile experience.   It has a clear high-quality sound and a volume control conveniently located on the side for easy access.  Even if  I’m not wearing it, the Jabra still keeps me informed when I have a call because of its vibrate alert feature.  The main button with LED status light does the answer call/end call button as well as the power on/off  button.  It is very compact and light weight, you tend to forget that you still have it on.  Just hooked it over the ear and your set to go. And it fits either ear so comfortably too. 

I can call and talk for hours using my Jabra headset. Recharging it is not a problem, I could either charge it using the USB cable or the standard travel charger.  No sweat. 

With up to 7 hours talk time and 200 hours of standby*, the headset will keep going as long as you do. Advanced usability features include LED status lights and easy charging via USB cable from your PC.

Coming very soon- 4G

We are presently and still in the 2G technology or the GSM era.  When i went to the country side a week ago however, i was so amazed that my mobile is registering the 3G logo sign, wherein a year ago, the signals there were all weak. Sooner or later, 3G technology will take over the world as our primary mobile connections.  The 3G is based on the WCDMA and UMTS technology which is far more superior than that of GSM’s GPRS based services. Because of 3G technology, we now enjoy services like video calling,  online video and broadband internet connection at the speed of 2mbps. Mobile giants capitalized with the continued releasing and upgrading their own mobile lineup to 3G.  Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung lording over the Asian and European market while Apple, Palm and HTC getting the lion share of the US and Canadian market.   A giant leap indeed.

Recently i heard that the 4G is being geared up and ready to go in 2010.  As if you haven’t seen the full potential of 3G, now here comes a better technology.  The 4G will have the capability to allow data  transfer at the speed of  100mbps. Definitely better than what our beloved 3G can do.  So how fast are we really evolving?

The New Age of Wireless

It’s amazing to me just how advanced wireless hardware has become in the last decade. It wasn’t long ago that we were filling our powerstrips with three pronged plugs that maxed out circuit breakers just to play solitaire. Now all you need is 2 plugs. One for your desktop and one for the monitor. None are needed if you have a laptop! Batteries have helped spring this revolution along, with smaller more powerful components that can run longer than the age old AA and AAA we grew up with. Now all you need is a usb cable and your batteries are charged right up (if you are using a smartphone.) Who could forget the wireless internet! This has propelled our society from a mess of 25 ft tangled wire running from the phone jack in the kitchen to the computer across the house, to the small box next to the phone that emitts a wireless network that extends throughout the house. Really we have greatly advanced how we use technology, and who knows where the next wave of convenient technology will take us. I am glad the wireless generation seems to be here to stay.

Wireless Router Vase

Yes, you read right. A vase with a wireless router capability. A Saudi Arabian company called STC came up with this unique, but weird idea. Not only can you use this electronic as a vase for watering your lily’s and plants; you can get still use it as an wireless router at the same time. That’s what I call killing two birds with one stone.

Though, you have to be careful when using this device. It’s still an electronic so it will still act like one too. Meaning, if you accidentally spill some water while watering your flowers and plants then you’re in big trouble. Water and electricity obviously don’t mix.

T – mobile hotspot for home

Do you still keep your home phone? How much do you actually pay for your home phone? Is it expensive? Me for instance, I have to pay at least $30 per month for my home phone; Which I barely using it. I felt like I have wasted my money for something that I don’t use much. Instead, I felt like my cellphone is worth the cost. Because I use it everyday, My friends call my cellphone more often than my home phone.

For a better deal, T – mobile come out an genius idea. Why not turn your cell phone to become your home phone too. From common sense, a cell phone may not have good reception inside a building. To solve this problem, T – mobile offer a device installed in your home, where it can also connect to your fast DSL. So, when you come in your house, you can turn your cell phone to your home phone with extraordinary reception, and voice volume. The cost is only $10, with no junk fees like those monopoly phone service provider charged you.

Sony Vaio P Series

Sony has recently launched the newest addition to its line of laptop computers: the Sony Vaio P Series. It’s touted as “the world’s lightest 8-inch notebook,” finding its way into the fast-growing market of new-generation laptop computers called netbooks, which are basically mini computers smaller and lighter than the traditional laptops and designed for simpler functions such as on-the-go browsing, e-mailing and typing.

The Sony Vaio P Series boasts of its stylish, 1.4-pound-light body, which is available in several sleek colors. It’s said to fit right into a clutch bag. It also has a built-in GPS system, making it a helpful companion on trips.

The P Series is Sony’s answer to Hewlett Packard’s HP Mini, Acer’s Asus Eee PC, and Dell’s Mini Inspiron netbooks. Sony’s market shares fell by 1.2 percent probably due to the recent financial crises in many countries, but the company is hoping that this new product will help them recuperate.

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