Archive for September 17th, 2009
Star TV C5000 brings multi-mode wireless goodness
The Star C5000 is a versatile phone. It allows you to use GSM, or switch over to WiFi if you’re near a hotspot.
The device looks pretty slick, and the interface has a slight iPhone-esque look to it. The C5000 also has a few goodies, like a TV tuner, FM tuner and web browser.
No word on if or when the C5000 will come to the US. Unfortunately, I doubt many carriers will look forward to subscribers decreasing wireless minute usage by using WiFi.
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Satellite Tracking of People, LLC. – guess what they do
Satellite Tracking of People, LLC makes…wait for it…products that track people. By satellite.
Their VeriTracks product, pictured above, tracks people with GPS and reports location info online. I bet a lot of people, like parents, suspicious spouses, and law enforcement, would love to have GPS tracking capabilities. Sure, VeriTracks could be a serious violation of privacy, but it also seems pretty handy for those of you suspicious types.
Lenovo ConstantConnect makes your laptop and BlackBerry play nice
Here’s an interesting, but somewhat confusing product from Lenovo called ConstantConnect. It interfaces with your BlackBerry and laptop to ensure that your notebook and mobile email inboxes are in sync.
ConstantConnect can send or receive email on behalf of your notebook through a Bluetooth connection with your BlackBerry. This is valuable when your notebook is suspended or powered down.
It’s an innovative solution for a problem that I’m sure a few people have.
MSI U200 – Shiny Penryn goodness
MSI’s U200 notebook, aka the MS-1242, passed through the FCC today. The notebook is configurable with Intel’s new Penryn SFF processors, which should boost battery life. The U200 also gets MSI’s ECO Engine treatment, which has 5 different power settings to conserve battery life. You just do a Function F5 to change ECO Engine settings from different modes including Gaming, Office and Turbo.
Other features include an HDMI out, 12.1 inch screen, optional 3.5G, Bluetooth, and an optional TV tuner. The U200 weighs in at 1.4 kg, or 3.1 lbs. More pics after the jump.
Sony Ericsson’s Yari hits the FCC
The Sony Ericsson Yari looks like a decent slider. The device has Bluetooth, a camera and audio player, giving it a slight edge over entry level models.
However, the Yari lacks a 3.5 mm headset jack – a huge faux pas nowadays. You need to use a proprietary adapter from Sony Ericsson in order to connect your headphones.
