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Palm has just announced the soon-to-be-available unlocked GSM Centro. At first launch the unlocked, quad-band GSM Centro will be available in black only. The Palm Centro features a 320 x 320 display, 1.3-megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom and video capture, 64MB of user storage with a microSD card slot for additional storage and 4 hours of talk-time with 300 hours on standby. The unlocked GSM version runs Palm OS 5.4.9, sadly it still does not offer any 3G support, but that does come with a little upside as it just helps increase the battery life.

The unlocked GSM version will retail for €299/£199 or around $400 US, which is the retail pricing before any rebates are given with contracts. Meanwhile we are still awaiting further details on the AT&T and T-Mobile branded Centro that we have been seeing lately. As mentioned the unlocked GSM Centro will be available in the UK on February 14 and hit the rest of Europe later in the month.

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Posted Feb 9th 2008 6:03PM by Paul Miller
Filed under: Digital Cameras
We’re not how it slipped by before, but Nikon’s got one more in its new S-series Coolpix cameras, the S600. The 10 megapixel camera bests the recently-announced S550 with a 2.7-inch LCD, 3200 ISO and optical image stabilization, but cuts the zoom to 4x and jacks the price to $299. The camera will be available in March.

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…and quite literally at that too. Check out this newest broken-heart MP3 released especially for the upcoming season of hearts.

Newman is releasing this funny little thing in China for Valentine’s. This is one of those very, very few times I wish I lived in the country. That is, if this MP3 player actually breaks into two. All we know for now is that this device uses the Ali M5667 chipset, allowing it to play both MP3 and WAV formats.

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ZTE, the largest telecom equipment manufacturer in China, has officially entered the competitive U.S. mobile phone industry with an entry-level mobile handset, ZTE C88. Its subsidiary ZTE USA Inc. will carry this flip phone in partnership with MetroPCS. Just like any Chinese company entering the market, it is positioned as a “cost effective option for consumers who want a high quality, full featured handset at an affordable price point.”

The cost of ZTE C88 ranges from $129 to $149, depending on the promotions being offered. Unfortunately, it is not available nationwide as MetroPCS only operates in Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, Sarasota, Orlando, LA, San Francisco, Tampa, Detroit, and Sacramento.

You might notice the C88 is not a ground-breaking device. It’s not even that attractive. However, it is a mistake to underestimate the capability of ZTE. This is just a usual practice of many companies breaking international waters – launch its basic products first to test the waters. If successful, it will bombard the market with more exciting products.

Basic features include:

• 2-inch color screen
• Operates at PCS and Cellular bands (1900 and 850 MHz)
• Internet (WAP) Browsing
• Bluetooth headset support
• Camera
• Text messaging on a large, easy-to-use keypad
• MMS/picture messaging
• 60 MB of internal memory
• Capability to store 500 contacts
• Embedded applications - mail @metro, metro411, mobile IM
• Preloaded (Sodoku) and downloadable games, ringtones and Wallpapers.

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Posted Feb 9th 2008 1:58PM by Chris Ziegler
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Given the sheer bulk of press Meizu’s M8 has received over the course of its young, controversial life, it’d seem likely that even the slightest trickle of units onto Chinese store shelves would lead to unboxing shots, videos, and reviews within hours, wouldn’t it? Reports are starting to flow across the ‘nets that M8s are now being made available through several of Meizu’s suppliers, but without a single in-the-wild picture of a fully functional, final spec unit — from Meizu, much less a paying customer — we’re not buying it. For one thing, there aren’t any “zomg I just picked up my m8!” posts on MeizuMe; secondly, MeizuMe’s Err0r says that his site will be the “first place” we read about a release (and frankly, we believe him); and third, after the trials and tribulations the handset has gone through on its long journey to retail, you’d think that we’d at least see it at a trade show before it hit the streets. So, anyone want to prove us wrong by posting shots of their M8?

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Wireless CCTV thought you might want to become a spy and they didn’t fail in presenting an indispensable field device.

One of Wireless CCTV’s 3G body-worn solutions devices is the 3G Camera Vest Setup. Designed with the field agent in mind, the 3G Camera Vest Setup is perfect for both covert and overt operations. Aside from the camera itself, the high-tech vest has a compact flash card to capture images, videos, and audio recordings. Of course, with the 3G connection, someone could monitor you from a nearby headquarters. There’s an also an emergency button which you can push if you ever decide your superiors to know when you’re in a pinch. And lastly, so your people would know in case you got kidnapped by your nemesis, the 3G Camera Vest Setup also has a GPS system so you can be easily tracked.

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To celebrate G-Shock’s Silver anniversary, Casio released a special ultra-limited edition watch.

When I say limited edition, I meant 200 pieces limited edition. The severely limited number of manufactured G-Shock MRG-8000G watches allows Casio to sell this luxe timepiece for a whopping 2,400. The metal elements of the MRG-8000G have a gold-plated finish; the face itself boasting a titanium bezel.

Good thing the MRG-8000G is a limited edition, and hence, is slated to become a collector’s item. In my opinion, aside from the fact that it comes with an 18 carat ring, there’s not much reason why you’d choose this over a Rolex of the same price if it’s sold normally in the market.

The Casio G-Shock MRG-8000G is available worldwide.

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USB Exercising mouse

Connect your cyclist USB mouse to the USB port on your computer, and the faster you type, the faster he pedals! You can see your results on the bike’s screen (LCD). He also keeps record of your daily word count! System requirements: -IBM compatible PC with 133MHz or higher processor. -Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP -128MB of RAM (256 MB recommended) -100 MB of hard disc space USB 1.1 / 2.0 port CD-ROM and CD driver

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Recently, there have been many price cuts and additions of cool new players, from the Microsoft Zune to Apple’s iPod Touch. A lot of which encourage people to stray away from Apple and Microsoft, most recently Creative has decided to cut prices of their 32GB Zen by about $30 in efforts to boost sales.

The price of Apple’s 32GB iPod Touch is $499, albeit comes loaded with a lot of cool features, but for the same storage, the Creative Zen is nice and compact device is now only $299. However, you can’t exactly compare this to the iPod Touch, so if you were to compare this to the iPod nano, for about a $100 more than the $199 price tag of the 8GB model, you get quadruple the storage plus an FM radio. With the new price cut, it is equal in price to the 8GB iPod Touch.

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KOSS PortaPro Headphones

Don’t miss a note when you’re running or roller-blading with the Koss SportaPro stereo headphones, which can wrap around the back of your head during activity. With a rated bandwidth of 15 Hz to 25 kHz, the 2 1/4-ounce SportaPro is said to provide the low-distortion reproduction of home headphones. It has a mute switch on its cord and can collapse into a small ball for easy storage and transport. Features: ? Dynamic element design for deep bass performance ? Comfort Zone? setting on temporal pad for comfortable, secure fit ? Multi-pivoting earplates and adjustable headband for added comfort ? Collapsible for maximum portability when listening on the go ? Includes convenient carrying case ? Includes 1/8″ and 1/4″ stereo plugs for home and portable use ? Straight, dual entry 4 foot cord Technical Specifications: ? Frequency Response: 15-25,000 Hz ? Impedance: 60 ohms ? Weight: 2.1 oz ? Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL/1mW ? Distortion: <0.2% ? Ear Cushions: open ? Cord: Straight, Dual Entry, 4ft ? Plug: 3.5 mm/6.4 mm

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