From the monthly archives:

July 2006

Delux iShow DLA-688

by FreshEffect on July 30, 2006

Delux iShow DLA-688

Delux’s iShow DLA-688 is a portable media player that boasts a 1.8 Inch LCD screen, 1GB of memory, an FM tuner, USB port, voice recorder, eBook reader, and games. For $50 you can own this very versatile portable media player, but the one disadvantage is that it only supports a special format from MTV. No word on price or availability.

Via Engadget.

Review: LG “Chocolate”

by FreshEffect on July 30, 2006

Review: LG "Chocolate"

Phonearena has just reviewed the soon to be released “Chocolate” phone by LG for Verizon. To recap, the “Chocolate” phone measures at 15.2mm thick and features a 1.3 megapixel camera, 2 inch display, 128MB of memory, USB port, and an Mp3 player. Video after the jump.

Overall the Chocolate achieves its aim of being a fashion phone – it grabs the attention with the stylish combination of black and red, with a modern slider design, well-made and featuring a comfortable keypad

TechEBlog via CellPhones@TechFresh.

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Depeche Mode Digital Audio Player

Depeche Mode version of the i.Beat Vision digital audio player features a 1.3 Inch 262k color TFT screen, MP3, WMA, OGG, and MPEG 4 playback capability, and a choice of 4 capacities; 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB. This special i.Beat Vision models come with exclusive images of Depeche Mode and their latest video, “Suffer Well”. For more info and specs, visit Trekstor.

Via Trekstor.

MoGo Mouse - The Super Thin Mouse

Newton Peripherals MoGo Mouse is stored in your notebook’s PCMCIA slot when not in use, and can be ejected when required. The MoGo mouse measures just 0.18 Inch thick, which is about the typical size and thickness of 4 credit cards. This Bluetooth-enabled device is powered by the PCMCIA slot itself. It costs $69.95 at Newton Peripherals.

More Mogo Mouse pictures after the jump!

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Wireless RF Speakers Sony SRS-RF930RK

by Johan on July 30, 2006

Wireless RF Speakers Sony SRS-RF930RK

Sony SRS-RF930RK Wireless RF Speakers is a wireless system that eliminates the need for cables. You can tune the wireless speakers over the 900MHz RF range via a manual tuning knob for the best sound possible. This wireless system is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. Grab a set today for &99.99 at Sony.

IOPS F5 Media Player

by Johan on July 30, 2006

IOPS F5 Media Player

Measuring 25 mm x 55 mm x 13.8 mm, IOPS F5 2GB media player supports MP3, WMA, and OGG music file, along with DRM. It can also display MPEG4 video playback on the 65,000 color screen and JPEG image (with 5x zoom). Other features include FM receiver with antenna built into the headphones, direct recording to WMA format, voice recording, and a built in rechargeable Li-Polymer battery which gives you around 17 hours of playback time or 30 hours of FM radio. The price is £145 or Euro 208.80.

Via KJ Global.

LG AX390 Mobile Phone

by Johan on July 29, 2006

LG AX390 Mobile Phone

LG Electronics and Alltel Wireless launched the LG AX390 which is equipped with Alltel’s Touch2Talk walkie-talkie service. This service lets you to upgrade walkie-talkie calls to regular wireless calls and lets you to send messages to all members of a Touch2Talk group. This mobile phone doesn’t have digital camera and Bluetooth connectivity. Measuring 1.8 Inches x 3.3 Inches x .9 Inches, this CDMA handset has a speakerphone on the handset and it also includes Voice recognition technology. In addition, the LG AX390 has phonebook which can store up to 500 contacts. The AX390 is Axcess Web capable and works on Alltel’s Axcess MobileLink network, which delivers speeds of 40 to 70 kbps with bursts up to 144 kbps. Via the AxcessSM Services provided by Alltel, you can also access some multimedia functions such as Messaging, Ringtones & Wallpaper, Games, E-mail, and Web. The LG AX390 is on sale for $59.99. This phone works well on CDMA 800 MHz, CDMA 1900 MHz and 800 MHz analog.

Alltel via CellPhones@TechFresh.

LG AX355 With Touch2Talk Feature

by Johan on July 29, 2006

LG AX355 With Touch2Talk Feature

LG Electronics introduced the LG AX355 which has a 1.3MP digital camera and hands-free Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. The phone measures 1.85 Inch x 3.62 Inch x .89 Inch and weighs around 3.8 oz. The phone works well with CDMA 800 MHz, CDMA 1900 MHz and 800 MHz analog. The phone also supports Axcess Instant Messaging which lets you to chat anytime, anywhere through your AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger accounts. The phone is also Touch2Talk capable which lets you to upgrade to walkie-talkie calls to regular wireless calls and lets you to send messages to all members of a Touch2Talk group. The LG AX355 is capable of Voice dialing and comes equipped with a speakerphone. The AX355 is available from Alltel for $69.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. LG AX355 has 210 minutes of talk time and 230 hours of standby time.

Alltel via CellPhones@TechFresh.

Review: Gateway E-100M

by FreshEffect on July 28, 2006

Review: Gateway E-100M

Gateway’s E-100M
is a well rounded laptop, an Intel Core Solo U1400 powers this laptop with 512MB of DDR2 memory. Some other features include a 80GB hard drive, and Wi-Fi. The 12.1 inch (1280 x 800) doesn’t consume too much energy.

The E-100M is a beautiful, well-built notebook possessing both an excellent keyboard and a fine screen. All in all, however, the E-100M brings together a fine mix of components designed for portable, battery-powered, everyday computing, in a package that is extraordinarily appealing

Notebookreview via Laptops@TechFresh.

KLM Plane Shaped MP3 Player

by Johan on July 28, 2006

KLM Plane Shaped MP3 Player

Shanghai Shininess Industrial Co. Ltd. introduced an MP3 Player which looks as a cute KLM plane model. It supports USB 2.0 connectivity and plays MP3, WMA and AAC files. This MP3 Player requires an AAA battery.

Via Music Gizmos.