Are you a gadget addict? Tips in buying new gadgets:)

1. Look at the general appearance of the merchandise. It should look good, especially if you think that the price the seller is asking for is a bit high.

2. Looks can be deceiving. Test out the merchandise in question. Make sure that it still does what it was designed to do. If possible, “burn it in” and no, it doesn’t mean that you need to put it in an oven for testing. It simply means that you should test it for a long period of time (not just for a few minutes). It should still work even if it is left running for a few hours.

3. Check for completeness. Most, if not all, bundled accessories and peripherals should be included with the merchandise. Stolen gadgets are often sold as “unit only” and buying them will make you liable under the Anti-fencing law.

4. Buy from reputable sellers and if possible, someone you personally know. Should anything goes very wrong with your purchase, you should be able to easily get in touch the seller.

5. And lastly, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Make sure that you know what you are getting into when buying pre-owned gadgets. Make sure that you really need it and there is a need for it. Look at the price. If the price of the pre-owned item is not too far off the price of a brand new one, save up and get the brand new stuff!

These are just a few tips. I will follow this entry up with particular things to look for when buying specific gadgets. Till then, happy shopping and don’t spend that bonus in one big splurge!

source:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21382125/

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September 6, 2008 @ LATITUDE.
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Samsung Omnia 16GB

The user interface lets you control the Samsung i900 with simple and intuitive gesutres and touches; scroll, pan, flip or zoom with a single touch.

The large WVGA display and touch sensitive screen brings full control to your fingertips.

Features:

• large WVGA display with touch screen (3.5" touch sensitive display, 240 x 400 pixels)
• 5 mega-pixel camera with auto-focus, digital zoom, LED flash, face detection, landscape mode
• MP3, AAC, eAAC+ & WMA player
• FM Stereo Radio (RDS)
• Video Recording and Video Streaming. Supported formats: MP4, 3GPP & H.264
• Memory 16 GB internal, microSDHC external
• Connectivity: Bluetooth (2.2), Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g), GPRS Class 32, HSDPA (7.2 Mbits), DLNA Support
• Navigation: AGPS
• TV Out
• Office Document Editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• PDF Document Viewer
• Opera Mobile Web Browser
• SweepUI Interface

Samsung Omnia specs: runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS receiver, 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, image stabilizer, Bluetooth support, 3G HSPDA, 3.2 inch touch-screen, Samsun TouchWiz interface.

With Samsung Omnia 16GB you can:

• do all the things you do with a regular cell phone
• listen to your favorite music and radio shows
• watch movies. The TV out is a great feature.
• have mini computer with you all the time. You can surf the Internet, edit and create documents, read ebooks.
• easy find locations due to the incorporated GPS

newest gizmodo of 2008

Talk about gadgets, and everybody is after the same things: the latest, the fastest, most powerful, most advanced, etc.
Yet makers of gizmos and gadgets are looking into fresh ways to make geeky consumers get excited about their products. They are increasingly incorporating unusual, wacky and maybe even fun ideas into their gadgets.

Let’s have a look at some interesting ideas:

The Jelly Click inflatable mouse (pictured above) is a godsend for travelers who have to pack tons of gadgetry into their luggage and gadget bags. Save yourself that extra bit of space for your beloved iPod by flattening the Jelly Click before stuffing it into your bag. Just remember to inflate it up for use later.
Fancy an USB-powered massage while at work? The USB Far Infra-Red Pad is powered from a spare USB port, and it claims to emit infrared light onto your arms, back or biceps to remove the weariness and leave you revitalized after a long day at the computer desk. Compact and lightweight, you can get it from US$21.99.

Another USB-inspired idea, the USB calculator mouse might prove useful for all you business executives who are always poring over spreadsheets and crunching numbers. It’s a useful device for laptop users especially who don’t have a user-friendly keypad. Priced at £14.95, this integrated calculator mouse shows you the results of your calculations instantly without having to run additional apps to crunch your numbers.

The next idea is somewhat ridiculous, but Hello Kitty’s fans could be interested in it. The USB Kitty is a watch-cat for your computer. It comes with two infrared sensors to help alert any intruders by shaking its head and producing many different sounds. Helpful perhaps in warning people to leave your PC alone when you’re away for a bathroom break.
What other unusual gadget ideas can you think of or have seen lately? Share them with us!

-http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/02/new-business-ideas-wacky-gizmos.html/

reaction:

nice mouse. so comfortable to use.

newest gadgets of 2008.

The 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is gearing up for another exciting few days in Las Vegas showcasing the most innovative new electronics in the World. The 2008 CES will take place January 7-10, and it will feature a ton of new consumer electronics as well as some key note speakers such as Bill Gates.
The 2008 CES Innovation Award winners have been announced, and the top 30 winners in each category will give you a glimpse at some of the most innovative products for 2008 and beyond.
This is the second post from my CES coverage, and it features 15 more of the 30 CES Innovation Award winners. The other 15 can be found in The Best Gadgets and Gizmos of 2008 - 30 CES Innovation Awards - Part I

-http://inventorspot.com/articles/15_best_gadgets_and_gizmos_top_c_9268

reaction:

so lab this gadget. so cool and very nice. i want to have like this. :))

SmartPen: the newest gadget/gizmo for gadgetswhore and college students.

Inventor Markets 'Smart' Pen to College Students

A smart pen unveiled Wednesday at a digital-technology conference in Carlsbad, Calif., isn't even on the market yet, but Rodney Brooks, director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is already hailing its potential to change the way people process information, according to an article in The New York Times. The pen, which looks like an ordinary ballpoint, is embedded with a computer that photographs whatever is being written. The pen is also equipped with a microphone that records what is being spoken, so that people using the pen to take notes can later play back the recording and elaborate on their notes. In a docking station, the pen can transfer files to and from a PC. Jim Marggraff, inventor of the device, says he plans to market the pen for less than $200 to college students in the fall.

-http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/2110/inventor-targets-colleges-students-with-smart-pen

Reaction:

I think this gadget is so expensive and at the same time hassle. It will tolerate lazy and apathetic students. However, this will make the life of college students easy.

CSIT : Pro RETRO et POP tria:))

The CSIT Acquaintance party was held at Astoria Regency last August 03 2008.
The party was indeed successful because of the cooperation and unity of the students.