Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
Since Apple launched their original iPod back in October 2001, the range has grown and evolved. Although iPod’s look fairly similar, each one is individual, and has its own range of accessories. Here you can determine which iPod you have, and find out what accessories are available for it.
What does the “G” mean?
When Apple launched the early iPod’s, they weren’t given names like they are today. The original iPod was replaced by a newer model also called iPod. As the newer model had several advanced features over its predecessor, it was dubbed the new generation of iPod, this over time change to 2nd Generation, which in turn got shortened to 2G.
The number preceding the “G” just determines where that particular model sits in the range of iPods. Even now with the Nano iPod, we are seeing 2nd and 3rd Generation models. The original style of iPod is now called the iPod Classic, and no doubt as time goes on, more generations will follow. The only exception to this is the iPhone 3G, where the 3G refers to the technology within the phone, and not the generation of iPhone.
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Tags: accessories, apple, battery, Classic, Colour, i, iiPod, iphone, iPod, Mini, Nano, phone, Photo, release, screen, touch, undefined, USB, Video,
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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Our friends over at the Gadget Show on Channel 5 recently reviewed 20 of the most popular Bluetooth Headsets on the market. Suzi tested them all out, and then ranked them based on comfort, fit, style and most importantly, call quality.
After putting the headsets to the test, this is how they ranked:
1) Aliph Jawbone 2 – The clearest of the range with advanced noise cancellation.
2) Invisio G5 – The worlds smallest Bluetooth headset.
3) Celleden Micro – Compact and simple Bluetooth headset.
4) Jabra JX20 Pura – Made from Titanium.
5) Bluetrek Metal – Ultra Slim at just 4mm thick.
Check out the video on the Gadget Show website where you will also be able to read the full reviews.

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Tags: aliph, Bluetooth, bluetrek metal, celleden micro, headset, invisio g5, Jabra, jawbone, jx10 pura, review, test, Video,
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Sony Ericsson have today announced 3 new Walkman handsets.

The innovative W902 Walkman phone has the highest specifications of the 3, featuring a 5 megapixel camera with flash, image stabiliser and Auto Focus. The W902 includes an 8GB Memory Stick Micro which lets you store more than 8000 songs. The much improved camera allows for better video capture than on previous Walkman models and allows you to geo-tag your photo’s using information from your network provider. The W902 features the same clear audio technology as the W980 which gives exceptional audio quality when using the HPM-77 premium headphones which are included with the phone. The W902 measures 110 x 49 x 11.7 mm and has a 2.2" scratch proof screen. Other features include Bluetooth, FM Radio, Picture and Video Blogging, Email, Auto rotate and HSDPA.
The W595 Walkman phone is designed around sharing. It has a 2.2 inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera and comes with a 2GB memory card that will hold around 2000 songs. The phone has an unusual "share jack" that lets two people listen to the same music using an additional headset. The phone also has the now familiar SensMe and Shake controls, that allow you to select music depending on your mood, skip tracks or adjust the volume simply by shaking the phone. The W595 is also a gaming handset, with four games included including Guitar Rock Tour in 3D.
The W302 Walkman phone is more of a budget Walkman phone, although the specification of the phone is far from budget. At jsut 10.5 mm thin, this slim handset is the perfect way of keeping your music photos and contacts all in one place. The phone includes a 512 MB memory stick micro to store upto 480 songs, has an FM Radio and features Track ID, a music recognition services that allows you to identify music. Its built in 2 megapixel camera lets you capture the moment and post it straight to your blog, send via MMS or email to friends.
All three handsets are due for release in quarter 4 2008.

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Tags: ericcson, ericsson, headset, hpm-77, Photo, release, screen, Sony, Video, w302, w565, w902,
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
All Krusell cases fitted with a Multidapt have a range of interchangeable fitting options available, including for belt, car, bike and pocket. Simply unclip and clip without ever having to change or remove the case. The patented Multidapt system is the key. Having the Multidapt “female” on a Krusell case enables endless possibilities on how to carry a device. All Multidapt accessories are made of stainless steel or nearly unbreakable fibre plastic.
What Fitting Options are Available?
Leather Swivel Kit
The perfect accessory for those needing a hard wearing belt clip. The Leather Swivel Kit will safely attach to a belt to provide a secure holding. It is designed to fit standard 45mm belts and available individually or as part of the
Executive Pack.
Shoulder Strap
Mount your mobile phone or MP3 player onto your bag strap. Have easy access to your phone for calls, or your MP3 player to control your music. Available only as part of the
Executive Pack.
Vortex Clip
A full 360 degree rotating clip, which can be adjusted at 45 degree angles. The curved shape of the clip provides an extra secure fitting when attached to a belt. Available as part of the
Executive Pack.
Mini Clip
A low profile belt clip that allows convenient carrying of your device on your trouser or jacket pocket. Available individually
or as part of the
Mobility Pack.
Car Holdic Kit
Designed to hold your mobile device in the car, simply mount the Car Hold Kit to your vehicles and slide in the Krusell case. Each Car Hold Kit can be mounted with the supplied adhesive tape or a dashboard screw. Available individually
or as part of the
Mobility Pack or
Security Pack.
Slide Swivel Kit
An easy and comfortable way to carry your mobile device. Simply attach to your belt and slide your Krusell case into the Slide Swivel Kit. Each Slide Swivel Kit allows full 360 degree movement. Available
individually or as part of the
Security Pack and
Mobility Pack.
Arm Strap
A must for both in-and-outdoor activities. Attach any Krusell Multidapt case to the Arm Strap and go. The secure fitting keeps your mobile device or MP3 player close to hand whilst being active. Available individually or as part of the
Sports Pack.
Steel Swivel Kit
The ideal accessory for heavy duty professions. The Steel Swivel kit is designed to endure intense pressure, ideal for those working in rough environments. Designed to fit standard 45mm belts. Available as part of the
Security Pack.
Retractable Strap
Ideal for keeping keys, MP3-players, etc within easy access. The high tension wire keeps yours accessories and phone at the right length for whenever you need it. Available individually and as part of the
Security Pack.
QuickMounter
The QuickMounter is used to mount phones or PDAs in your car, boat or on any other surface. Anything that sticks to a magnet can be attached. A metal plate is secured to your phone, and the Quickfix holder is mounted by adhesive tape.
Spring Clip
The SpringClip represents Krusell’s standard clip for mobile phones. The SpringClip is perfect for anyone who switches back and forth from a small pocket to larger belt. The spring in the clip keeps it secure in any situation.
Windscreen Holder
Convenient to use! Mount mobile phones, GPS and PDAs according to your requirements to windshields and windows of any kind.
Ratchet Swivel Kit
A swivel that rotates around its own axis, this Ratchet Swivelkit is something for the fastidious user, who wants the best and most user friendly holder available on the market. Stops in 8 different positions when rotating the 360°.
Phoneholdic Kit
With the Phoneholdic kit you can carry your device in a Multidapt® way without using a case. Mounted by adhesive tape to your phone.
Big Clip
The BigClip is the more robust and slightly thicker alternative to the MiniClip and therefore suitable for both larger phones and belts.
Fitting your Krusell Case
Fitting your case to your new phone is very straight forward, simply slide your phone in and fasten the case to keep it secure. If you have a slide phone, such as the Nokia N95, you need to make sure that only the keypad is inserted into the plastic pouch and that the plastic sits flat against the keypad in order for the phone to close. The following video shows how to fit the case correctly.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Fitting your Martin Fields Screen Protector is a quick and easy process. Just follow the steps below to fit the screen protector to your phone:
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Step 1: Wipe the screen with a lint-free cloth to remove dust and contaminants. |
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Step 2: Carefully peel off the protector skin by lifting the edges. Take care not to leave any finger prints on the protector surface. |
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Step 3: Carefully position the protector over the surface of your phone. When the protector is lined up correctly, gently lay down the protector onto the screen of your phone. |
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Step 4 : Use a bank card and gently push any remaining air bubbles out to the sides of the screen. |
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Removal: Remove the screen protector by using sellotape. Place the sellotape about an inch on one corner of screen protector firmly.Hold the other end of the tape and slowly lift it up |
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Cleaning : Wash the screen protector by dipping it in water or holding it under a tap. Dry it by using hair dryer. Alternatively, please use sellotape to pull the dust, lint, or contaminates, off of the screen protector. |
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Monday, February 18th, 2008
Sony Ericsson has announced a range of new handsets at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. Seven handsets were announced in total, each unique in their own way. Sony Ericsson has introduced a more rugged and durable handset, a sleek new Walkman handset and a premium touch screen device running Windows Mobile.

Xperia X1:
The handset getting the most attention on the Sony Ericsson stand is without doubt the Xperia X1. A Windows Mobile device, with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and a 3″ WVGA (800×480) screen in landscape mode. Using the device could not be simpler with its full touch screen interface and a 4 way joystick to help with navigation.
The X1 has an FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, built in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 also has a 3.2 megapixel camera and has 400MB of internal storage. You can increase the storage using the micro SD card slot. The X1 supports HSDPA and HSUPA giving data speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (network dependant).

G700 and G900
The G700 and G900 are two new touch screen devices running Symbian UIQ software normally found on higher tier devices such as the P1. Both handsets are aimed at business users that need more handset functionality and give one touch access to calendars, notes and web pages.
They have 160MB internal memory that can be expanded using a Micro M2 Memory Stick. The G700 features a 3.2 megapixel camera, with image and video stabiliser. The G900 supports Wi-Fi and has a 5 mega pixel camera with the ability to select the focus point just by touching the screen.
C702
The C702 is a new phone to the Cyber-Shot family, designed for those with a more active lifestyle. It is dust and splash proof and comes with GPS built in for navigation and guidance.
The 3.2 Mega pixel camera has face detection and red eye reduction as well as the option to “geo tag” your photos using the GPS receiver. Once uploaded to an online photo album such as flickr, you can see exactly where your photographs were taken. The phone will support fast internet over HSDPA and stereo Bluetooth with A2DP profile.
C902
The slim C902 also belongs to the Cyber-Shot family. It has a 5 megapixel camera concealed in a unique sliding design. It also has an advanced flash that can be used when taking photos using Sony Ericsson’s “BestPic” feature. This allows you to take up to 9 photos with flash in quick succession and select the ones you want to save.
The camera controls have been improved and are now operated through the phones touch screen. The C902 has 160 MB of internal memory, a Memory Stick Micro memory card slot and has full Walkman like media playback.
W980
The W980 is another in Sony Ericsson’s range of Walkman Music phones. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera and 8 gigabytes of internal memory. The W980 also has an in-built FM transmitter, so you can now listen to your music on any radio with in 2-3 metres.
When closed the phone looks like a portable MP3 Player, and its touch sensitive buttons give you full control over your music.The W980 provides clear stereo and bass and lets you control your music with shake control, SensMe and TrackID. The music can be listened to through a Bluetooth Stereo headset as it supports the A2DP profile. You can also download music direct to the phone using Sony Ericsson’s “Play Now” service over a HSDPA connection.
Z770
The Z770 is a clamshell design, aimed at professionals and business users that need email and high speed data – without the desire for a smartphone or PDA. The Z770 has a 2.2″ display and a 2 megapixel camera. Internet connection is fast over HSDPA and it has Bluetooth with A2DP support. The internal memory is 32MB, which can be expanded using a Memory Stick Micro memory card.

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Tags: Bluetooth, C702, C902, Downloads, ericsson, G700, G900, GPS, headset, Mobile Congress, navigation, navigator, phone, Photo, screen, software, Sony, touch, transmitters, Video, W980, WMC, X1, Xperia, Z770,
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Nokia have started the Mobile World Congress with the announcement of 4 new handsets. Two more handsets will join their N-Series range: the N96, successor to their flagship N95 and the N78, replacement for the N73. Nokia have also announced the Nokia 6120 as the replacement for the 6110 Navigator and a new 6220 Classic, a high spec non N-Series Multimedia device.
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Nokia N96
The N96 carries over all the features from the current N95 8GB, but has more of a look and feel of the Nokia N81. Additions to the already impressive list of specifications on the N95 8GB are, more memory – up from 8GB to 16GB of internal storage, as well as the capability to take up to 16GB Micro SDHC memory cards – Giving it potentially 32GB of storage. Nokia are also adding a digital TV tuner, so now not only can you watch video files, but live television too, but not in the UK as you need a DVB-H signal. DVB-H isn’t due to start broadcasting in the UK for a few years.
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Nokia N78
The N78 is similar in spec to that of the current Nokia N82. Having 3.2 Megapixel camera with xenon flash, built in GPS with the capability to Geo-tag your photo’s and Wi-Fi. New features introduced to the N78 are a touch sensitive D-pad, meaning you can scroll through photos and menu’s by sliding your thumb along one edge of the square silver D-pad. Nokia have also built in an FM transmitter, normally available as an add on accessory, this enables the N78 to play music from your phone on any FM radio.
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Nokia 6120 Navigator
The 6120 is an update to the current 6110 navigator. Offering built in GPS, this is designed to be a personal navigation system, with more focus on pedestrian use. The built in compass and accelerometer work together to keep the map facing in the correct direction. The camera has been increased from 2 mp to 3.2 and it now supports mobile broadband data speeds (HSDPA) for faster searches and map downloads.
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Nokia 6220 Classic
The 6220 classic is essentially a non N-Series version of the Nokia N82 having the same 5 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and xenon flash. Support for Micro SDHC Memory cards up to 8GB is also included.
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All of these handsets will ship with Nokia Maps pre-installed. Nokia Maps 2.0 is an upgrade over the current Maps application, offering improved usability, as well as faster satellite locks and enhanced local searching. For more information on Nokia Maps, check out our Nokia Maps 2.0 review.

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Tags: 6210, 6220 Classic, accessories, Classic, GPS, Maps, MWC, N78, N96, navigation, navigator, Nokia, phone, Photo, touch, transmitters, update, Video,
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