Why is there so much hype about a Video iPod? Us Windows Mobile users have had this functionality for years. I’m seeing these news reports speculating about all the cool things that may be coming in the future from Apple.. like a portable media player that syncs your videos… a media computer where you can rent, buy and watch movies… and the capability to stream media to other devices in the home. But what’s the …
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Nextlink Bluespoon 5G
INTRODUCTION Nextlink has always been an innovator when it comes to Bluetooth headsets. Their Bluespoon headsets have always been the smallest of their time. Even their original Bluespoon headset is smaller than most current headsets from other manufacturers. With the Bluespoon 5G, Nextlink has once again outdone themselves. The 5G trumps Nextlink’s previous smallest headset (the Bluespoon AX.) WHAT’S HOT The Bluespoon 5G is the lightest and smallest Bluetooth headset ever. The technology …
Continue readingYahoo! Music Unlimited – Cheapest Music Download Service Yet!
Yahoo! has just released their own music download service to compete with iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, etc. The service offers downloadable songs at 79 cents each, which is 9 cents lower than the previous price-champ Walmart. Yahoo is also offering a Music Unlimited for a quite-affordable $59.88 per year. That’s less expensive than sattelite radio, and you get to choose the music! The Music Unlimited service is compatible with any “Plays for Sure” device, which includes …
Continue readingWindows Mobile 5.0: Exposed!
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Continue readingSpring Powered Universal Infrared Remote
Back in the old days, springs were used to power clocks and other gadgets. Then we invented batteries that provided electrical power and had to be replaced or recharged periodically. Here’s a universal remote control that does away with disposable batteries and brings back the good old spring. Wind it up and you’ll have universal remote power for a whole week. Maybe some one else can make a steam engine for your TV. Originally published …
Continue readingExtended Batteries Now Available for HTC Magician Devices
Over at HowardForums, Mark Morrow has posted a review of two new extended batteries for the HTC Magician Pocket PC Phone devices (O2 XDA Mini, I-mate JAM, QTEK S100, Dopod 818, MDA Compact, etc.) The Magician normally comes with a 1200mAh battery, but now you can also get a 1550mAh or 2000mAh battery. The 1550mAh battery is the same size as the stock battery, and gives you about a 29% increase in battery life. The …
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