iPhone 4 vs HTC Desire HD

Long story short. I was looking to buy a new phone couple of days ago, and after extended researched I decided iPhone 4 and HTC Desire HD were the best smartphones on the market.

Lets see a short comparison between these two "monsters". HTC has bigger screen, but iPhone's screen has bigger resolution.  

The operating systems are iOS4.1 (iPhone) and Android 2.2 (HTC). I really think HTC is a winner here again because Android features Flash 10 (which is not present in iPhone 4). Also, there is plenty free software for HTC. Apple has a history of charging for everything, so...

When it comes to the number of available apps, iPhone is the leader because iTunes has 250.000 apps available to download/buy, and there are only 80.000 apps available for HTC Desire HD. BUT, when it comes to free apps, HTC is the leader again, because you'll find out that 57% of the apps available for HTC Desire HD are totally free. And that's amazing!

HTC Desire HD's show is likely its Dolby Surround Sound and Dolby Mobile integration that grant you to watch movies in crystal clear quality with dazing sound.

When  it comes to camera, HTC DESIRE HD wins again because it features an impressive 8-megapixel camera and dual flash, and iPhone features only a 5-megapixel camera.

Top 5 Coolest Gadgets Gifts for Christmas 2010

Christmas is so near I can almost smell it. I was browsing the web the other day to get some gifts ideas for Christmas 2010 and guess what. I found some crazy stuff that I thing will get you to laugh at least.

1. Fanny Bank Funny Farting Coin Drop Bank
This one is a laugh instant starter. Drop a coin through the strategically placed slot and stay tuned as the bank lets out a big, juicy one. Makes saving more entertaining no matter what your age. Access your hard-earned hard cash from the bottom of the bank. Measures 5.5"W x 6"H x 5.25"D. Batteries, not included.

2. Tekno Newborns Puppy in Dots and Silver
Tekno Newborn Puppy is your own artificial robot dog to play with. He's armed with AI and real time emotions - Tekno newborn monkey's eyes illume in different colors to expresses feelings. This robotic dog is fully mobile, he walks forward, right and left. Due to the voice activated tech inside -Tekno newborn puppy gets delirious when you call him. This amazing dog has presence detectors so he can sense your touch and answers consequently

3. The FAST Gas Scooter Model XG-550 (Includes EPA Certified Gas Engine)

You have more technical details on Amazon, but here is what you need to know about this scooter: the speed is up to 35 mph and distance 20+ miles per tank. Also be aware, the seat is sold separately, so be sure to order one from the website.

4. Worlds Smallest High Resolution Mini Video Camcorder
This high res camera fits anywhere due to its thumb size. It can record in High Resolution- 640x480 with Clear Audio Recording. Admits all mounting accessories. This small camera supports up to 8gb bit Includes 2gb Card with microadapter.

5. Archos 5 16GB Internet Tablet with Android

ARCHOS is known for its ceaseless technology conception, now brings in its fresh ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet. This amazing tablet aggregates all the multimedia know-how that ARCHOS is famous for, with the ANDROID OS. It offers you an astonishing Internet, media, and TV experience in a customizable interface. In constant evolution with the uninterrupted reaching of fresh applications, you are able to individualise your ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet to absolutely reflect your tastes and needs. Read my full review here. You can also check Top Kids Gifts for Christmas 2010 and 5 Xmas Gifts for Christmas 2010
image credit and source: Amazon.com

How to Build a Cheap Home Recording Studio

I'm reading more and more about people trying to setup a simple home studio in a budget around $300-$400.

Before starting to buy home studio equipment, you need to know what is the minimum requirement for a home recording studio:

* PC/Laptop
* Condenser Microphone
* Audio Interface / Preamp and Soundcard
* Monitors
* Headphones
* Mic stand, pop filter, acoustic foam
* Recording Software

One of the best condenser microphones out there is Rode NT1A Anniversary Vocal Condenser Microphone ($229). This 5/5 stars microphone comes with cables and a popfilter. The NT1A Anniversary Model is a fresh redesign of the legendary NT1 classic studio microphone.

This mic requires some sort of phantom power. I really recommend a good audio interface. M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface is pretty good, bears phantom power and it can be used with any laptop. That means more mobility for you. But if you want more, be sure to read The Best Audio Interface under $200.

Monitors are pretty important when mixing your songs. M-Audio Studiophile AV30 Professional Reference Speakers is a pretty good choice. The price is around $100. Headphones are not that important, so buy something that fits your budget. Don't forget to buy mic stand and some sort of acoustic foam. You can use a home made acoustic foam created from egg crates.

The cheapest recording software is Audacity. Check their website for more info.

The simplest and maybe the cheapest alternative to build a recording studio is to buy a good USB mic, and skip the audio interface/preamp equipment. If you want to go that road, I recommend AT2020 USB Version. AT2020 is a versatile mic and with the USB version you just need to plug it in your usb and start recording.





Learn how to mix your songs on Home Recording Studio Blog

Coca Cola Spy Camera

You may think that this is an ordinary Coca Cola, but you're wrong. This amazing cool gadgets has inside a 3-megapixel camera capable of shooting video with 640x480 resolution and 4 GB of internal memory. This gadgets charges via USB and comes with a remote control. The cost for this device is around $50. Check other cool spy gadgets on Amazon.

Digital Wine Thermometer

Wines are better served certain temperatures, so you can enjoy all the profuseness of the bouquet. In order to to this you have to either attend a restaurant with an expert wine waiter, or you'll be able to do that in your own house using this gadget: like Instant Read Digital Wine Thermometer.

This amazing gadget is a thermometer with a chromium steel casing that accommodates over the bottle of wine and establishes its temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Gadget inflicted on the body temperature measures that are ideal for distinct varieties of wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Amazing HTC Sense Debuts on 2 New Phones

"HTC unveils the new HTC Desire HD and the HTC Desire Z smartphones, as well as the newest HTC Sense user experience, which has also been expanded online via HTCSense.com."

Apple Geek Concept Design

Many Apple Geeks will love the following concept design. AS you can see, the Docking and Storage Base is a convenient tray that fits under the screen of the iMac or PC and docks everything ‘i’; iPod, iPhone, iPad. Everything an Apple Geek would dream of. The tray also provides acces to USB ports.

Designer: Yaser Alhamyari

DTV Shredder - Military Skateboard

The DTV Shredder is presented as the militarized skateboard with two caterpillar tracks.Do you think this will be utilized in the army? My personal opinion is that the soldiers are way better in a tank or a Hummer.

via gizmodo

The Greatest Gadget of All Time: Then and Now

You will never guess who won this competition. Everyone has a mp3 player these days, but is there everyone that remembers back in the days when they were luxury items and so widely desired. When the first Walkman (TPS-L2) debuted in 1979, no one had ever seen anything quite like it.



Do you remember the blue and silver colors? The $200 music player just about formulated the concept of "personal electronics." This amazing device was built in 1978 by audio-division engineer Nobutoshi Kihara for Sony co-chairman Akio Morita, who desired to be capable to listen to operas on his frequent trans-Pacific plane trips. Read the full story behind the Sony Walkman here.

Nowdays, Sony is up to date with the new Sony Walkman NWZE345BLK 16 GB Video MP3 Player. The features are way beyond what everyone has ever espected 30 years ago:

• 16 GB capacity for about 4,000 songs
• Up to 30 hours of audio or 4 hours of video on a single charge
• 2-inch, 262,144-color LCD with 240 x 320 QVGA pixel resolution
• Supports MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC, and Linear PCM audio formats; AVC, MPEG-4, and WMV (DRM) video formats; JPEG image files

The new Sony Walkman can be bought from Amazon for $89.00


See the full list of greatest gadgets of all time on PC World

iPhone 5 Concept Designs

Ok, I know iPhone 4 just saw the light, but I can't stop wondering how iPhone 5 will look like. Will this define the phone of the future? ... Maybe apple will just continue to tweak the old Phone. What do you think? via Technology Report

Samsung AQUA

Samsung Aqua is a concept design phone by South Korean designer of the cell phones company. The inspiration for this phone was a wet table, where the designer drew with his fingers different ideas. Finally, the concept design for Samsung Aqua was born. It is assumed that this phone will work on liquid battery, making it last long but also eco friendly.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK product review

Sanyo has proclaimed the new pocket camcorder Xacti VPC-PD2BK that enables users to record videos in Full HD and take up to 10-megapixel photos. This amazing camcorder has a wide angle lens with a triple optical zoom, digital image stabilization,  USB-plug port miniHDMI to display images to compatible TVs, 2-inch TFT-screen, stereo microphone and speaker. The videos are stored on a SD / SDHC / SDXC card with a maximum capacity of up to 64 GB. Here is a short video comparisonf of Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK vs Kodak Zi8 Size Camcorder - 63 × 22 × 111 mm. Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK can be found on a fair price on Amazon.com

Zune HD 32 GB Video MP3 Player

Designers Mobilissimo produce a genuinely modernistic and dashing concept phone. This concept was planned 3 years ago, but in the fresh WEB came out only now.

Amazing No-Ink Pen

The Inkless Metal Pen could easy be named the grooviest pen on this Earth. This pen deserves the name because it does not call for refills, is lasting and completely smudge-proof. That implies this original pen could be kept in complete working condition for a lifetime. The tip of the Inkless Metal Pen is a solid piece of metal. When you write, small measures of the patented alloy are actually transmitted to the page when you write. No ink - only metal. Ink is a fluid and is consequently easy to outflow, smudge, and dry out. The Inkless Metal Pen does not bear any of these troubles. Its firm metal alloy tip implies that this metal pen will never drain of ink, dry up, smear or smudge. As well, does not need a cap. A real freshness pen you merit to have.

 Im sure you can find one of these on Amazon or Ebay.

Panasonic HD Mobile Camera HM-TA1

Panasonic inaugurates its their first pocket-sized full HD camcorder. This amazing gadget permits you to capture everyday animation as it happens with Panasonic HD Mobile Camera HM-TA1. This HD camera is small enough to pop in your pocket.

Technical Details

* Full 1080P HD recording
* 8 MP HD stills
* iFrame recording format
* Skype audio and video enabled
* LED light for low light recording

preorder now on Amazon.com

MobiTV brings live video to BlackBerry Torch

MobiTV already provides live video and on demand content on various carriers and devices. At present they've got it to the new BlackBerry Torch on AT&T. Users can watch content from 40 different TV channels, and radio. Keep in mind the app might be free for your phone but there's a monthly service fee for access to many channels and stations. Numerous channels are free to watch which is decent. Here are the prices:

* 1 Month = $9.99
* 3 Months = $24.99
* 6 Months = $44.99

I was reading that this service works great on iPhone 4 also.

Source: Press Release

Amazing and Improved Kindle is just $139

The New Kindle is so cheap, anyone can afford it!




Features:
Kindle is our #1 bestselling item for two years running. It’s also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon. Now it's even better.

* All-New, High-Contrast E-Ink Screen – 50% better contrast than any other e-reader
* Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare
* New and Improved Fonts – New crisper, darker fonts
* New Sleek Design – 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6" size reading area
* 17% Lighter – Only 8.5 ounces, weighs less than a paperback
* Battery Life of Up to One Month – A single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off
* Double the Storage – Up to 3,500 Books
* Built-In Wi-Fi – Shop and download books in less than 60 seconds
* 20% Faster Page Turns – Seamless reading
* Enhanced PDF Reader – With dictionary lookup, notes, and highlights
* New WebKit-Based Browser – Browse the web over Wi-Fi (experimental)

Via Amazon.com

$35 Tablet makes an appearance on Indian TV

See the video on engadged



Features 2GB RAM, WiFI and 3G, microSD storage, and it runs the Android OS.

Amazing Devon Watch

The Lightbulb Computer

via CrunchGear

Web Browser Shootout: BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs. iPhone 4 vs. Samsung Captivate

Folding Bike Bag: Perfect Combination of Backpack and Bicycle

Folding Bike Bag designed by the Bergmonch is a cool folding bike. The aluminum frame is a pure hand-made, It is strong 3 times of general bike.

Sweet alternative to apple's iPad

As many of my friends know, I'm not a big fan of iPad. Why? Mainly because they like to keep their stuff in their house (NO usb support, NO flash, NO sd, NO... NO...). So, trying to search something that fits my internet mobile user needs, I found out that there is life after iPad, and there are few good alternatives to it. The one iPad alternative that caught my eye is ExoPC. Take a look on the specs and check their official website

1. ExoPC
This is my first choice as an iPad alternative. Why? Well, it looks like an iPad, it feels like an iPad but has some other great specs:
* comes with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
* 2GB / 2GB DDR2
* Intel Atom Pineview-M N450 1.66 GHz - 64 bits support
* SD Card Suport
* 2 USB Ports
* 1.3mb Webcam
* Battery life 5 hours
official website
Price: 599$ (32 GB)

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