Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Computers
Lenovo Releasing a 12-Inch IdeaPad S20 Netbook?
11:24PM Mark Wilson | While it was tough to know just who Dell’s Mini 12 appealed to, apparently the idea of a 12-inch netbook wasn’t so crazy. Because rumour has it that Lenovo will be releasing one, too. More »
Entertainment
First Wave of the Digital TV Switch Hits Today
10:58PM John Herrman | By the end of today—the original, pre-delay shutoff deadline—641 TV (mostly small-market) stations across the country will cease analogue broadcast. Panic! [Yahoo] More »
Phones
How Not To Make a Touchscreen Phone
10:44PM Jesus Diaz | Samsung’s slogan here in Barcelona is “The Power of Touch.” It should have been “The Power to Drive You Freakin’ Bonkers” because their touch technology continues to be bad bad bad. BAD.
Phones
Bluetooth Over Wi-Fi Zoomtastic Speed Shocks Our Pants Off
10:25PM Jesus Diaz | If there’s a must-have mobile technology this year, that’s Bluetooth over Wi-Fi. Easy-to-establish, peer-to-peer Bluetooth connectivity seamlessly coupled with Wi-Fi speeds. As the video shows, the experience is perfect. I want this in my iPhone.
Phones
AT&T CEO Slips Up, Possibly Confirming Dell Smartphone Rumours
10:10PM John Herrman | AT&T’s Mobility CEO just referred to the fact that “Dell announced they’re entering the smartphone market.” The thing is, despite very convincing evidence that it’s happening, they haven’t. UPDATED
Phones
Android G2: HTC Magic Officially Announced
9:32PM Jesus Diaz | Vodafone has taken the HTC Magic out of their big red hats in their MWC 2009 press conference. The rumours were true:
Phones
Hyundai MB400 Phone Looks Like a Bad Apple Fan Concept from 2006
9:25PM John Herrman | Still bitter that Apple didn’t use your totally rad theoretical iPhone concept all those years ago? You know, the iPod with Photoshopped phone icons on it? Well, have I got a phone for you!
Phones
Casio Verizon Boulder G’zOne Waterproof Mobile Phone: Snowmodo Review
9:00PM Brian Lam | The Gadget: It’s the most simple phone I’ve used in ages. It calls, has an archaic UI, no frills, and a 1.3MB camera: Bleh! But it’s the most rugged outdoor mobile phone I’ve ever seen.
Phones
European Commission Pushing Micro-USB Standard for Mobile Phone Chargers
8:15PM John Herrman | Proprietary chargers are supremely annoying, but they’re also an affront to consumers and the environment, according to the European Commission. They want a universal charger, and surprisingly, manufacturers are happy to oblige. UPDATED More »
Phones
