They call it a ‘Magical and Revolutionary’ Product (Source:Apple). The Apple iPad is set to hit the market on April 3rd. It is expected (at least the by manufacturers that it will be a sure shot like the iPhone, since it has much resemblance with the latter. With the features and appearance, it makes a clear assumption that millions of iPhone lovers is going to grasp the half-an-inch portable device that will allow them to surf the web, enjoy the movies and let do a lot more. Apple will begin pre-orders from 12th of this month. So are you after the iPad?

It has a loads of features to enjoy your multimedia experiences from watching a movie to surf the web. But what it more lacks, it seems to me, are the productivity. It’s not for you if you’re looking forward to consider it for. Watch out! it’s for Play only but the lightest. Even though there are thousands of applications available to the platform, it’s not offering a comprehensive productivity solution. You may call it a XXL size iPhone.

In short, however, the device is lightweight, thin and brilliantly designed. The more advantage is that it has a ‘Unbelievable’ price of $499!

What lies in a modern day mp3 player do you think? The answers are very common. Ability to play mp3s.

So what’s different in this “XtreaMP3″? With this amazing device, you have the freedom to take your music anywhere. When I say ‘anywhere’ I really mean it. This durable and completely submergible XtreaMP3 player can let you listen to your favourite music even when you are underwater. The shockresistant and skip-free MP3 player can play up to 240 songs with its 1GB memory in high-quality surround sound. The XtreaMP3 player attaches finely to a comfortable neoprene arm strap which let you to enjoy your favorite music hands free, on the go. Specialized waterproof earbuds secure tightly, making for clear listening in any extreme environment. Most amazingly, the device is a wonder with the waterproof feature of up to depths of 15 feet (4.5m).

Short Specs:

* 1GB Memory: H olds Approximately 240 Songs
* Drag and Drop Songs & Playlists through USB Port
* Neoprene Arm Strap
* Digital Control Panel
* Shuffle Mode
* Pause / Resume Function; Song Next / Previous
* Volume Control
* 8-Hour Rechargeable Battery
* Compatible with MP3 and WMA Audio Files

Portable e-book readers sony kindle has become popular in recent days marking a future demand of the electronic book reader industry a pavement to research more and make the platform more and more user friendly. The monochrome e-book readers also known as e-papers use a very low power consuming technology that enables its users to use the device for longer period of time. Unlike other colour display technology this kind of displays give the user a less irritating view so that upon longer use of the device, there will be fewer health issues.

That’s why the researchers has found it really difficult to implement all these things in a colour package. However, recent words from e-book readers makes a promise of releasing colour e-book readers by the next year. So, what extra do we get from the colour e-book readers? There will be a two-fold benefit from the colour version of the device, both for the consumers and the advertisers. While the readers will be enjoying stunning and vivid colour graphs and images, the advertisers will take the benefit of this platform.

So, should you be waiting for the colour version of the e-book readers?

In recent years of computing technology we’ve seen the usage of multiple monitor desktop computers by various it professionals especially by those who are working in the field of design or sometimes is researching about something. For the rest of the world, it seems to be quite useless. And this time it’s not the desktop; computer manufacturers have always wanted to present something new to the users to keep the computer industry interesting, up and running.

A notebook with two displays will sound fascinating but in reality it has already been rejected by the tech savvy people because of it’s being disadvantaged of having a bulky weight and poor battery life experience. So, the primary concern of portablity is significantly questioned.

May be the lighter and more energy efficient versions of notebook having two displays will be able to meet the expectation of the users.

Imagining the developments of smartphones but it seems that I’m a bit slow and steady on the update. Recent innovations in mobile technology has enabled the users to do a lot with their smartphones. Now it’s another turn for the smartphone users. A company called Logic Wireless has developed a prototype of projector phone, according to the PC Mag. Logicbolt2, a successor to a previous attempt of projector phone is on it’s way with quad band GSM functionality enrihed with QVGA (320 x 240) touchscreen and an integrated projector with VGA (640 x 480) resolution. It has also got a sneak 3 megapixel camera and an expandible microSD card slot.

It’s showtime! Turn on your phone and enjoy the office presentation or a movie on the go.

Well, It’s really difficult to understand the ‘HTC’ behaviour. While HTC has kept their track on the ever-expanding mobile internet industry with its devices, they are at the same time, re-defining the text. Without communication what is a smartphone? Other than talking or surfing, HTC S740 offers a highly appreciable key-control to provide an comfortable experience with writing on mobile phones.

S740, which has been available in the market since the end of August this year, has been designed to meet the text messaging needs (like short-messages or email) of the consumers. Like all other HTC products, the device is designed for beauty and never forgetting the function. It’s slide-out keyboard makes typing-intensive tasks more enjoyable.

The hardware is not all. The built in quick messaging tools for writing documents, texts, emailing and instant messaging conversations gives it a choice for users to take the freedom to communicate. It also comes with a built-in RSS hub to keep you updated.

HTC S740 - Released in August 2008

HTC S740 inhibits a Qualcomm 528MHz processor that operates on Windows Mobile platform with its 256 MB RAM. Other features are just good. I just wish that the display could be a little more larger rather than the 2.4 inch with only a QVGA resolution. Also, a better Camera could make it more attractive to those who also love multimedia and web.

Got a portable device? So, what is your battery choice? It is a good idea to always keep a spare battery fully charged so that in case of power outrage you don’t have to listening your favourite music. Along with children toys, we use various home appliances that requires a battery to operate like remote controls.

Generally, while buying batteries, one should consider two things, 1 – Price and 2 – longevity. But in most recent times, there is another thing that has been brought to our attention is the ‘environment’. Therefore, whatever is the purpose of buying a battery, we should consider whether it is safe for the environment or not.

All-battery.com is a source of good number of choices for your battery need. They have got a collection of batteries for a range of devices from Bar Code Scanners or camera or your cell phone as well as the laptop.

Keep a spare battery; this can be proved handy when you really need backup for your portable devices on the go.

Dell has recently launched the new edge of mobile computing, Dell Inspiron Mini 9 with loads of features in a small sized portable computer that lets you enjoy your travels with a lot of connectivity and a good performance. Based on a Intel Atom Processor of 1.6GHz speed and 533Mhz front side bus with 512K cache. The other side of the hardware includes a 512 MB DDR2 RAM that is expandable upto 1 GB and  upto 16 GB of Solid State Disk Storage.

The Sleek & Sexy Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Well, these aren’t all. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 is to power the 1024 X 600 bright LED display and you can connect to external display with the in-built 15-pin VGA connector.  Inspiron Mini also comes with 3 USB ports, Integrated LAN, wi-fi and bluetooth connectivity options. With the external speaker and optional webcam options is just good.

Moreover, there are several operating choices, user can select either Mini OS powered by Ubuntu 8.04 or
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition as per your convenience.

But one thing that you don’t get is that a built in optical drive, as the system itself is very compact. So, you have to carry an optional portable optical drive that is available seperately. This is the real negative side for the Inspiron. Also, the storage capacity is very limited. Though they are offering a 2GB online space at box.net, 16 GB seems to be not enough where some of today’s smartphones have got more storage offers than this. However, though not that much powerful being small in size and with quite a good price in comparison with other compact size is the advantage for the gadget and it is surely going to create an impact of it with it’s great sexy look.

Apple releases it’s new range of iPod Nano with a chromatic shade of pleasurable colours and though the colours makes it more attractive, Apple says that ‘colour isn’t the only brilliant feature’ in new iPod. Unlike the previous versions, it has added more features to it.

The New iPod Nano - A Splash of Colour

So, what it has got that will attract more? The first interactive feature is called ‘Genius’ by Apple which can look for similar types of song from the media library to build a playlist although the new interface helps to find music tracks easily, without a hassle. Also the new album finder is a great place because when you select an album, you also see the other albums around it so that you can find other albums easily. The interesting part is that you can shuffle the song with a shake! Just give you iPod Nano a ‘S!h~a.k^e and surprise by what you here.A wide variety of audio format is supported by the device.

You can enjoy 24hrs of non-stop audio or 4hrs of grooving video with the extended battery capacity. Along with rocking music, you can enjoy viewing your favourite photos with the 320 X 240 resolution display either horizontally or vertically as you please.

Samsung introduced B2700 which is a new mobile that features performace and robust durability for outdoor usage. With a body made of anti-shock urethane material, the B2700 is built to save itself from the bumps, bangs, scrapes, scuffs and will also prevent dust and water in line with IP54.

But the outdoor features of this phone are more attractive than any other phones in the market. With a built-in altimeter, compass, pedometer, and torch light, outdoor activities will be just more fun whether you are in a camping or climbing or hiking. In fact, the phone’s features will be effective on many other kind of outdoor activites.

The B2700 is set to launch in major GSM market including Germany, UK, and Netherlands in September this year though there is no fixed schedule for the release.

The device incorporates a 1.9” TFT LCD display and 2-megapixel camera; the Audio Player supports a wide variety of formats, MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, AMR, MIDI, WAV. It is one of the few handsets that supports FM Radio in Speaker out mode.

The product sounds promising for the outdoor activites. Lets see how much it can prove its potentials.