A new Nokia device called the Nokia T7-00 has been leaked via the Ovi Publish tool. And if you thought it was going to be a tablet , you are going to be disappointed. It's a Symbian
A new Nokia device called the Nokia T7-00 has been leaked via the Ovi Publish tool. And if you thought it was going to be a tablet , you are going to be disappointed. It's a Symbian
So how can an iPad 2 cost this much? Many of us may already have heard about Stuart Hughes, which has shown the world the most expensive iPhone wallet, Gucci diamond belts or the world's most expensive suit. Now he has launched the iPad 2 Gold History Edition, which is a standard Apple iPad 2 just that it has 12.5 carats of diamonds and a 24 carat Apple logo from 53 gems.
The rear of the iPad 2 is covered in 24 carat gold and the front is made from the oldest rocks in the world, Ammolite, and is over 75 million years old. To make it even more exclusive, this iPad 2 also has a 65-million-year old T-rex dinosaur's thigh bone which was shaved into the Ammolite then finished off with ultimate jewel.
Only two such devices will be available and the cost for one iPad 2 Gold History Edition is 8.2 million dollars or �5 million, the only thing left for Stuart Hughes now to wait for two buyers for his latest creation.
[via Bornrich]
We wrote about latest security hole in Adobe Flash Player and how it can affect users on various platforms. In order to provide their users with better security, Google has fixed this exploit in Google Chrome, making it safe once again.
Flaw in Adobe Flash Player has affected many users, but it appears that Chrome users are safe unlike users of other browsers that will have to wait for Adobe's official solution � that should be released soon. If you're wondering how has Google managed to fix this problem for its users, the answer is quite simple. As you know, Google Chrome comes with Adobe Flash Player preinstalled, and therefore, Google has access to new builds of Flash Player. So if you're using the newest Chrome with preinstalled Flash Player, you're safe from this exploit, but if you're using any browser with stand-alone Flash Player, you're still vulnerable to this attack.
It's great to see that Google has fixed this problem in its browser, and we're hoping Adobe will release an official fix soon.
[via Ubergizmo]
Vehicle accidents are frequently caused by drunk drivers and car distractions. The new laws regarding cell phones being used in cars depending on where you live have been put into effect in many different ways. Sprint has announced a new application for Android phones called "Drive First". This application sends all your phone calls directly to voice mail and all your text messages are auto responded saying that you'll get back to them later. The application prevents you from using the cell phone while you are driving, it detects if you are in a driving car. We aren't sure if it'll lock your phone in a moving train or bus but somehow it detects how you are driving. This feature is available for a charge at $2 per month and parents of teenagers learning to drive should take advantage of this if they want to protect their child from distractions while driving.
[via Engadget]
I love Music: melodies and lyrics speak to me on an emotional state, not a technical one. I'm not an audiophile in any way and you could spend hours explaining to me what Bass or Treble is but I'll never care or even be able to notice them when listening to a song. One thing though that I do care about is a decent pair of earphones. I just want them to be super comfortable, durable, and to deliver good music to me. 3 years ago, I tried the Sennheiser CX series and I was immediately hooked: I knew I would never buy anything but in-ear headphones.
However, a few months ago, MobileFun proposed I review the SkullCandy Chops. They looked super cool with a nice behind the ear design, that I decided to give them a go and see if that design can work for me.
SkullCandy Chops Design Tour
The SkullCandy Chops come in various colors that could fit any taste. I got the Black/Pink ones (hey, I'm a girl!) and I have to admit they're a nice change from the 2 dull white and black Sennheiser sets I normally use. However, if you prefer sobriety, a Black/Chrome color set is available and looks really classy.
The Chops design marry an earbud system and an over-the-ear hanger. The earbud is covered with a rubberized material to help take the edge off while using them. The hanger, also rubberized, swivels in all directions, making it easier to get the Chops over your ear and then adjust them according to your liking. For example, you will be able to either slide the buds inside your ear or leave them just outside if you prefer a less intrusive method. In both cases, the buds will hold well in place thanks to the hanger.
The materials used look to be durable, and I have been using my unit for over 2 months without any issues at all.
One of the downsides of the Chops, however, is that their cable is only 1.2m long. While this may be enough for using them when sitting in front of a computer, or using an armband for your iPod or music player while exercising, it starts feeling a bit too short when you slide your player in your pocket or get a few steps back from the computer. But the cable is symmetrical (a design I'm now preferring over asymmetrical headphone cables) and has a small sliding holder. Just pull it up, and your Chops cable will never get tangled. This is a small detail, but you wouldn't believe how many manufacturers forget it: even my Sennheiser CX-500 don't have it. And yet, it makes stashing away the headphones and picking them up later ten times easier, as you won't worry about tangles.
SkullCandy Chops Comfort And Quality
When it comes to the comfort and music quality of the Chops, it's a very subjective issue. As I mentioned earlier, I am an in-ear design lover, and earbuds just don't work for me. I tried to be as objective as I could with the chops, and I noticed that I could wear them for 90 minutes approximately without any major concern. They held well on my ears, whether my face was sweaty during exercise or whether I was sitting watching a movie. The sound quality was good, but you could still easily hear surrounding noise, as they don't even cancel it one bit. However, past the 90 minutes threshold, they'd start getting uncomfortable and then downright painful. This is one of the reasons I prefer in-ear designs now, as there are various sized plugs to fit my small ears.
Nonetheless, I am not the majority here, and every person in my entourage, friends and family alike, prefer the buds design and say that in-ear headphones give them horrible pain. I gave the Chops to one of these friends and asked her to test it for me, and she said it was one of the best she has tried. It stayed well in place thanks to the hanger, it gave her choice as to whether to have the bud in her ear or just outside like she prefers, and the sound quality was great.
To Buy Or Not To Buy?
The SkullCandy Chops are obviously not for the audiophile. They deliver a good quality of music and are comfortable enough for daily use. The materials and the sliding holder give them a nice edge over some of the competition, and the over-the-ear hanger makes sure they stay in place even when you're sweating or moving your head frantically. I would suggest getting a small 1m extension headphone cable though, in order to be able to use them without much distance constraints.
If you're looking for a replacement for the default buds that come with your music player or phone, these are a great choice for the price you're paying. However, if you're used to and a fan of in-ear headphones, I'd suggest you look at other SkullCandy products like the SkullCandy Titan: they will probably meet your taste better.
The SkullCandy Chops are available for �20.91 or €25.09 over at MobileFun and if you're looking for something else, you can drop by their full iPod Touch headphones category for a more extensive choice of prices, brands and designs.
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Yesterday marked the tenth year of existence for Apple's Mac OS X operating system, billed by many as the world's best operating system. The first release, billed as Cheetah, was given to the world on 24 March 2001. The new operating system got off to a somewhat rocky start with lack of hardware support and some severe bugs but since the developers have produced polished releases time and time again.
The incorporation of Job's NeXt company and OpenStep technology and subsequent introduction of OS X into the computer world set into motion some serious innovation that has brought UNIX-based computing into the homes of millions and made the lives of hardcore computer users all the more simpler and fulfilling. Since the initial product release Apple has followed up with a steady stream of improvements to usability and has added tremendously to its feature set. Developers of computer software have greatly appreciated the product line, too, as it's given them an excellent platform to develop applications on.
So, as we celebrate OS X's tenth year what's coming down the pipeline? What innovations can we look forward to coming out of Cupertino? Only time will tell but we can at least look forward to better versions of iOS and the Lion release of OS X towards summer of 2011.
Let us know how OS X has had an impact on your life over the last ten years.
If you are already a Vodafone UK customer and looking forward to buy an iPad2 on contract, then you can get the 16GB version for �199, 32GB for �259 and 64GB for �349, but if you are not a Vodafone customer and looking forward to join it, then you have to pay additional �30.
If you talk about monthly rates, then it's �24.50 for existing customers and �27 for new ones. Users will get 2GB of data in this price and �15 per GB if you cross the limit. Well, that's what Vodafone is offering. So if the contract suits your budget, then head-over to Vodafone and order your Apple iPad2.
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Google Docs is great online document editing software, and lately Google Docs has introduce some new features. Google has announced some new features for Google Docs, and one of those features is real time chat between users that are editing the document using the comments feature.
When you comment on a document, your picture and comment will appear on the sidebar along with a timestamp, and you can even use @ to direct your comments to the other users. In addition, if your co-workers are too busy to open the document and comment, they can get comments to email and reply directly via email without visiting Google Docs page. Of course, you can view all of your discussions simply by clicking the discussions button from the top menu.
Commenting is a welcomed little addition to the many features available simply free in Google Docs, we're expecting to see it soon in action.
[via Ubergizmo]
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