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Microsoft launch of Windows Phone 7

Sep 292010

Microsoft launch of Windows Phone 7

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As we approach the official October Microsoft launch of Windows Phone 7, it was apparent that the number of WP7 handset leaks would increase. Sure we’ve get a few grainy pictures here and there and perhaps some hardware details, but the extend of this next leak is just a bit over the top.

It seems that some folks in the Czech republic have managed to get their hands on the upcoming LG phone called the E900 (or LG Optimus 7) and have given it a full detailed review on video. The video is about 20 minutes in length and in the native Czech language, but at least the images are universal in nature.

Toshiba notebook is an exclusive deal to Best Buy within the US

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Sep 292010

Toshiba notebook is an exclusive deal to Best Buy within the US

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If you have young kids, you may want to get them comfortable with a computer but at the same time, the idea of them using your personal laptop may just send a shiver down your back.

There are a few manufacturers that have come out with kid friendly computers and now, Best Buy and Toshiba have partnered up to announce a Toshiba laptop that is especially made for kids. Kids can be messy little folks and the Toshiba Satellite L635 comes with a wipeable keyboard to keep things clean. It also got a software package that will hopefully keep the young ones entertained for a while.

This laptop is a full sized device that has been made for children between the ages of 5 and 10 years of age. It will come with a 13.3-inch high definition screen display and has an integrated DVD drive and webcam. This Toshiba notebook is an exclusive deal to Best Buy within the US. There is no further information confirming if this device will be available elsewhere in the world.

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Apple new patent offers information on a camera flash system

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Sep 292010

Apple new patent offers information on a camera flash system

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Searching through the archives, Gizmodo and others have found a new patent application submitted by Apple Inc. [APPL]. The new patent offers information on a camera flash system that Apple would like to protect with a copyright.

According to the patent, the flash system would have the ability to identify and analyze the subject of a picture and the ambient lighting and then adjust the flash accordingly. From the image included with the patent, it would appear that the system will use an array of lights that each point in a slightly different direction so the assumption is that the camera will be able to pinpoint the location of the subject and then enable the closest flash.

Assuming this patent eventually gets developed into a functional system, it could be implemented in iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad and possibly even high definition video cameras.

New dates being thrown about regarding Microsoft Windows Phone 7

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Sep 292010

New dates being thrown about regarding Microsoft Windows Phone 7

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It appears that we’re hearing some new dates being thrown about regarding Microsoft Windows Phone 7. According to sources close to the Redmond company, Microsoft [MSFT] will host multiple global launch parties on October 21st to show off their WP7 mobile phones.

This is in addition to the already known date of October 11th when Microsoft will be hosting an open house in New York City where it will also showcase new devices. According to the details received, the official launch of WP7 in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK is October 21st. It’s not clear if this will also be the date that folks in the US will also be able to pick up a WP7 device.

As part of the European launch, Microsoft will hook up with one of the larger London radio stations to promote devices in the UK. The mobile carrier Orange UK will also be one of the premier partners with whom Microsoft will work. As we’ve mentioned previously, Microsoft has a big hill to climb in order to make inroads against Google’s Android OS and Apple’s iPhone and in order to do this, Microsoft plans to launch a major media campaign to promote Windows Phone 7.

We’ve already seen Microsoft hold a BlackBerry and iPhone mock funerals in Redmond, Washington and we’ve seen the software giant demonstrate how Twitter and YouTube will work on WP7.

Are you looking to buy a WP7 phone or will you stick with what you already have today?

Sony Ericsson Symbian OS in favor of Google Android OS

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Sep 292010

Sony Ericsson Symbian OS in favor of Google Android OS

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Sony Ericsson has had some tough challenges of late and in an effort to turn its luck around, the company has confirmed that they are dropping the Symbian OS in favor of Google Android OS. The news was delivered by Aldo Liguori in a recent interview with Bloomberg.

According to Liguori, Sony Ericsson has no immediate plans to develop any new mobile devices that support the Symbian Foundation standard or OS. Instead, Android will be the operating system of choice, at least for now.

However, Sony Ericsson is not closing any doors. In fact, the company is still a member of the Symbian Foundation and they have also said that their products will not rely on Android exclusively. With that said, you have to wonder if Ericsson is looking at potential Windows Phone 7 mobile phones in their future and of course there is always the chance, no matter how small, that other Symbian devices could be created?

Amazon Kindle may be a great book reader

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Sep 292010

Amazon Kindle may be a great book reader

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The Amazon Kindle may be a great book reader but some may be wondering, where are the games? It may not be retro action game ala Space Invaders or Donkey Kong, but Amazon has partnered up with Electronics Art to bring us a word game, which seems kind of fitting seeing as this is a book reader.

The Amazon Kindle Scrabble App sells for $4.99 through the app store and is compatible with the second and third generation Amazon Kindle as well as the two Kindle DX models. Although the game has just recently launched, it is already in the Amazon top 10 best seller app list showing that there is a demand for these types of apps.

Wind Mobile has added a new Android smartphone

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Sep 292010

Wind Mobile has added a new Android smartphone

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Wind Mobile has added a new Android smartphone to its lineup. The latest addition is the Motorola XT720, a high end device that some are calling a Droid but without the keyboard.

At launch, the Motorola phone will come with the Android 2.1 OS, but seeing as other mobile carriers are already announcing an OS upgrade to Android 2.2, it’s assumed that Wind Mobile will follow suit shortly. The XT720 comes with a 3.7-inch display screen that has a pixel resolution of 480×854. It also has 512MB RAM and an 8MP digital camera with auto-focus, flash, face detection and an image stabilizer.

To introduce the phone, Wind Mobile is offering a $20 discount by way of a rebate, thereby reducing the price to $430. The discount will be offered until September 30th.

Sony announce “the world’s first Internet Television”

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Sep 292010

Sony announce “the world’s first Internet Television”

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Sony is the first tech company out of the gate to announce “the world’s first Internet Television”, beating out Boxee Box and Apple TV. Sony’s entry into this market will be based on Google TV (GTV) and their device will come with an integrated GTV receiver.

Sony expects to unveil their new product on October 12th in New York City which is just around the same time that Microsoft will showcase Windows Phone 7 in the big apple. Sony Internet TV will come with a combination of live TV programming, Google search and other web based widgets, all of which will be available from the same display screen.

Although Sony will be the first to offer GTV, other companies will no doubt take notice and expedite development of their own products if at all possible.

MacBook Pro line of computers

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Sep 292010

MacBook Pro line of computers

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Now and again, we’ve featured various MacBook Decals here on Coated and here is one of the cooler ones that we’ve spotted. It’s the War Machine Macbook decal from the Iron Man 2 movie.

This decal has been created specifically for the MacBook and the MacBook Pro line of computers. The vinyl decal will fit the 13-inch Macbook model as well as the 13, 15 and 17-inch MacBook Pros. They have been designed to wrap around the official Apple log, thereby making it part of the artwork as well. Each decal sells for $15 through Etsy.

Currently Twitter is testing these options

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Sep 292010

Currently Twitter is testing these options

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The microblogging website Twitter continues to look at new revenue models and there are a couple of interesting options that the site has on the table. These include both trending topics and promoted tweets.

Currently Twitter is testing these options with their largest advertising partners and in some cases things look promising with some advertisers willing to spend up to $100,000 on ads. After spending big money such as this, advertisers will be looking for a return on their investment and some of the results are optimistic. For instance, approximately 5% of Internet users that see a promoted tweet actually interact with it, either by clicking a link within the ad or by retweeting it to their followers. Even big brands seem encouraged by the results with 80% of them having purchased at least another round of ads.

In terms of specifics, Coca-Cola saw a 6% interactivity rate with one of their online promotions while Virgin America believes that sponsored tweets were the reason behind their fifth highest sales day ever. As rosy as these numbers are, there is always the other side of the spectrum and both PepsiCo and Best Buy have yet to re-up on Twitter ads after their initial go.

It remains to be seen if Twitter will extend its service to small businesses so that perhaps they to can begin to experiment with promoted tweets.

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