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Android Dev Phone 1: a SIM-unlocked and hardware-unlocked G1 – just $399

Google never leaves a chance to surprise us. It has unvieled the Dev Phone 1, which is fully SIM unlocked, which means that you are not bound to use the T-mobile SIM.  Also, it is hardware unlocked which means that the bootloader is not locked and can use custom bootloaders in the future, if required. Also, it would let you use custom builds of Android.

However, in order to get one of these, you must register yourself as a Android developer at the Android market place, which requires a $25 setup fee too. Shipping is free, if you live in US. It is also projected to be shipped to 18 countries!

Link to the Android market place

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Web Video Downloader Review

update: review has updated as-well-as screenshots according to the changes made in new version (0.0.16.0)

As far as my knowledge goes, there is not a single windows mobile application that lets you download or view videos directly EXCEPT this one: WEB VIDEO DOWNLOADER.

Since the application is still in beta stage, the developer(Jm81) has a elegant interface with the buttons at the bottom. Clicking on the magnifying glass brings up a new window containing the list of websites. Note that all the screenshots are in VGA. Just click on them to see full size screenshot.

It supports a variety of video websites including the little naughty ones :!: Yes, you read it right. The videos can be displayed in “Grid View” or in “List View”

You can download the video by clicking on the button shown in the following screenshot. You can also stream the video directly. Also, you can download the video by selecting download from the Action menu. Whenever you click on the view or download button, it also asks you if you would like to download/view the normal quality(flv) version or high quality(mp4) version.

It also provides a bunch of options when downloading a video like where you wish to save the video including the name of the folder. You also have the option to the save the file or just download the M3U and PLS.

Now, let us take a quick glance at the configurable options of WVD. If you don’t like porn, you can tell the WVD not to enlist the porn sites. There is also a new feature called “invisible scroller”. This feature lets you scroll just by dragging your fingers up and down.

Final verdict

The WVD is the only way to directly download videos from various websites. The WVD is easy to use for anyone thanks to it’s simple interface and rich featuers. The best part of WVD is that the author has made it available for free.

You can also donate to the application developer to support him. His paypal link is given in his signature.

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Official Hot Fix for HTC Touch HD released

Sometimes the screen stops responding for about 3 to 5 seconds when running an application that needs to use the stylus to click the screen repeatedly within a short time. For example, the windows built-in software like SMS, email, solitaire, etc.

Note: This hot fix can only be installed in ROM version less than 1.19.xxx.x. To check your ROM version, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Device Information to confirm the ROM version.

Official Hot Fix for HTC Touch HD released

If you are a Touch HD user, download the hotfix from here

Read ApoTheTech’s HTC TOUCH HD review

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Fujitsu Releases SA 3650 Notebook

In addition to state-of-the-art AMD processor technology and a main memory of up to 4 GB, the AMILO SA3650 also offers integrated draft-n WLAN, integrated Bluetooth 2.0 and, thanks to the ATI Radeon HD 3200 on-board graphics, a battery life of up to 4.5 hours. Supplemented by the 13.3-inch form factor and weighing only 2.4 kilos the AMILO Notebook Sa 3650 lets you rediscover mobility. The AMILO SA 3650 features the SATA SuperMulti-Format DVD writer with Double Layer support, the spill-proof keyboard as well as numerous interfaces, e.g. DVI-I, eSATA, USB 2.0, and a 15-in-1 card reader.

Fujitsu has always been my personal favorite when it comes to laptops. They ooze out quality and performance. The new SA 3650 is no exception. It has everything laptop should provide these days and on top of all that, it just weighs 2.4kg. Way to go Fujitsu!

Specifications: Continue reading “Fujitsu Releases SA 3650 Notebook”

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Pocket Informant Review (version 8.5)

For many of the Pocket PC users, the feature they most frequently use is the Personal Information Management (PIM). But the Pocket Outlook has many unsolved issues. That’s where the third-party applications like Pocket Informant come really handy.

INSTALLATION AND REGISTRATION

Pocket Informant, like any other application can be installed on to the device through Activesync, or you can directly download the cab file to your device. It takes up around 4 MB of storage memory.

Continue reading “Pocket Informant Review (version 8.5)”

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Trigem's Atom-based LLUON Mobbit: Finally a UMPC below $500 UMPC

Ever thought of a UMPC of under US$500? Well, meet the LLUON Mobbit PS400. According to CNET, it is too big for the pockets and it is less functional than a netbook. I don’t agree with it. It has never meant to be pocketable. It is a portable device that can run XP. That is it!

Here are the specifications of this device:

  • Processor Atom Z520.
  • 2 megapixel camera.
  • 1 GB memory.
  • Choice of 30GB HDD of 16GB SSD.
  • WiFI and Korean WiMax (WiBro).
  • Digital Television (T-DMB).

According to Cnet, the price will be “around” $411.

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With Toshiba XV500 LCD HDTV, Get netbook free

Now you can get two and you’ve to buy only one. This offer by Toshiba is only for those who live in Australia until 15th January. This offer is only valid on Toshiba XV500 series LCD HDTV (37, 42 or 46 inch screen). If you purchase between 1st of December and 15th of January then, you can get a free netbook from Toshiba. You must claim your free netbook before the 29th January, 2009.

With Toshiba XV500 LCD HDTV, Get netbook free

This is a pretty amazing deal as Toshiba XV500 is a fantastic HDTV and so is their free netbook. I am pretty sure that their stock will not last for a very long time. You are actually saving up a lot of money on it.