I am not a phone fanatic. All I want is a new cell phone that will primarily make phone calls without a problem. Probably of secondary importance to me is the ability to take good digital photos. Up until now most in built cell phone cameras have quite frankly been of poor quality. The technology has only really been able to accommodate a maximum 2 megapixels. Equate that to your average digital camera of 5 to 10 megapixels and you kind of get an idea of how far behind mobile phones are in the field of “convergence”.
Now there seems to be a genuine contender on the market in the form of the Sony Ericsson K800i, which offers semi good photographic quality of 3.2 megapixels and the technology is derived from the excellent sony cybershot series of digital cameras.
The only problem I have is that several years ago I ventured over to Ericsson and rued the day with all manner of problems 4 replacement phones etc etc. 3 years ago I decided to try again with the new Sony Ericsson’s that were hitting the market at that time - exactly the same result. Lots of problems, 3 replacement phones later I vowed never, ever, ever, to go back to Ericsson. So now I’m posed with a quandary. A bona fide quality digital camera mounted on a potentially dubious phone. To avoid being burnt again I decided to do some exhaustive research and thus far the responses appear to be overwhelmingly positive. Although, I did spot one review that echoed my previous problems in every way.
I think on balance that if this phone can hold together it could be superb, maybe even iconic considering the inbuilt camera appears to be a full 1.2 megapixels ahead of it’s competitors. If you know of another phone that competes on the camera front please enlighten me, because I haven’t found one.
Anyway, here’s the run down of the features as advertised by Carphone Warehouse:
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The legendary and in my opinion Iconic board game - Monopoly has taken a leap forward into the world of credit!
The makers of Monopoly have taken the board game and dusted off the cobwebs to give it a more contemporary feel. One of the key updates is to introduce electronic banking via a replica debit card complete with reader and calculator so that you can keep tabs on your growing riches. Nice touch but personally I prefer the feel of paper cash, it’s that bit more tangible to players, nonetheless there’s no stopping progress.
Apparently, Visa had some involvement in the card’s design (no doubt a lucrative product placement deal was struck). The new game will retail for £24.99 ($37).
(Via engadget)
There are currently a plethora of small fold away bicycles hitting the market, that will shred your arse as so much as look at them. Great idea in principle with higher energy costs looming ever more prominent, gridlocked roads and fitness benefits all touted as the key reasons for “getting on your bike”.
So, how convenient to just unfold your bike from a ruck sack and cycle into the sunset. A particularly salient feature given that bikes are becoming an ever increasing target for thieves.
So what’s the latest arse shredder to hit the streets?
Well, Clive Sinclair recently unveiled his “A-Bike” or “Bike-in-a-bag”. Now I’m a big fan of Sir Clive. He rather unfairly became tarred by the Sinclair C5 which with a bit of tweaking and a release of 30 years later could have been a killer product. “Being ahead of your time and failing is just as bad as just plain failing” someone said, although I may have mangled the wording some what - you get my gist though.
Nonetheless, the A-Bike looks like a very interesting concept.
Due to be manufactured in Malaysia, the bike will weigh approx 12lb and is accompanied by a bag which it snugly fits into. It can be carried on foot or be placed on the luggage rack of a train.
“The bike folds in three places, has tiny wheels and is being promoted as ideal for commuters and possibly also for children.”
(Via Manchester Evening News)
Boiling an egg without water is a great idea in principle. Saves on washing up, saves on time and probably saves on your energy bills.
So that’s what UK inventor James Seddon has tried to create with his Eggxactly water free egg cooker. According to The Mail “Once placed in the device, the egg is cocooned in a flexible plastic element and heated to just over 100 degrees.”
The only problem is that Mr Seddon has failed to demonstrate his device successfully on two prominent TV programs. His calamities don’t seem to be dampening enthusiasm for the product and there seems little doubt that with investment/guidance from Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh (of Dragon’s Den TV Program) the problems will be ironed out in quick time.
Ultimately, you can guarantee Eggxactly being an iconic gift of the future.
The intended retail price is thought to be a very reasonable £20 ($37).
Ok the Robosapien is a little old hat and predominantly for the boys, but this little chap can do everything but spank a monkey!
If you want something fun and a tad radical for the Graduation Gift, this baby could fit the bill. Here’s what the little fella can do:
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