Archive for October 8th, 2009
Samsung slips a couple of feature phones through the FCC
Samsung passed two devices through the FCC today, the GT-B3410 and the GT-B3310. It appears that these will be your typical feature phones with 850/1900 GSM, EDGE and Bluetooth.
Only label pics of the devices were available, of course. With support for 850 GSM, it does look like these devices are destined for the states.
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Sharp’s 940SH packs an impressive-looking camera
Last week sharp passed the SH003 through the FCC. Today they followed up with another camera-toting model, the 940SH.
Like the SH003, the 940SH’s FCC filing shows a large, 28mm auto focus camera lens. There is no word on megapixels, but judging from the size of the lens this device will have pretty solid image and video taking chops.
Don’t get too excited if you live in the States, though. So far it looks like 940SH will be available only for Softbank in Japan.
Zippy’s wireless keyboard looks like a notebook sans monitor
Zippy Technology Corp.’s BT637 wireless keyboard packs a lot into the traditional keyboard form factor. You have what appears to be a full-sized keyboard, trackpad and quick launch buttons, all in a lap-sized package that kind of resembles a laptop without the monitor.
Transystem’s 860 PRO PersonalMate GPS fits on your keychain
GPS logging has become a popular activity among nature lovers. But who wants to lug around a huge GPS unit?
Transystem’s 860 PRO PersonalMate GPS unit gives you a full suite of GPS logging capabilities all in a tiny package that will fit in your pocket. Just turn the device on before your trek, and you can later download your path via Bluetooth or USB and display your route on Google Earth. You can also use the 860 PRO to geotag your photos, and integrate your photos into your route.
It seems like a pretty comprehensive solution in a nice little package. No word on pricing or availability, but I’d bet this thing comes close to a $70 price point, which would be sweet.
AmericanGrid brings wireless climate control to your home
It seemed like only a matter of time before your climate control system was controllable over the net. AmericanGrid’s AG 100 home energy network does exactly that…and all sans wires.
The AG 100 system consists of a gateway, thermostat, and monitor for complete control over your home’s climate. The diagram above shows a typical installation, which gives you Internet-based control over your home’s temperature over the net.
Seems like AmericanGrid has a decent idea here, although the integration between your existing system and the AG 100 does seem a bit complex. Still, with winter approaching the AG 100 could help you save a ton of cash on your heating bill.
Powermat – Wireless charging goodness
I was at Target yesterday, and I was surprised to see a large, end-of-row display dedicated to a wireless charging solution called Powermat. It seems like wireless charging technology has been talked about for years, with few actual product hitting store shelves, so Powermat has already made a lot of headway by winning retail space in Target.
