Tech Gadgets Guide

HTC Desire

Like I said in my previous posts I want to buy a smartphone and I have an attraction for HTC Desire. Now I am looking for affordable Mobile phone deals.

HTC Desire is it considered one of the best smartphones running on Android operating system. It has a lot of features and it is also fast and powerful.

Main features include a stunning 3.7 inch AMOLED display – optimized for enjoying movies and other media on the go, over 100 pre-installed applications and super-fast Internet.

HTC Desire Main Features:

• Camera
  • 5 megapixel color camera
  • Face detection capability
  • Auto focus and flash
  • Widescreen photo capture
  • Geotagging
• Display
  • AMOLED capacitive touch screen with pinch-to-zoom capability
  • Size: 3.7 inches
  • Resolution: 480 X 800 WVGA
• 1GHz Snapdragon processor
• Multimedia
  • Photos application for viewing photos and videos
  • Music
  • FM Radio
  • Audio supported formats: Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma; Recording: .amr
  • Video supported formats: Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv; Recording: .3gp
• Storage
  • Internal memory: 512 MB
  • Expansion slot: microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible); Supports up to 32 GB
• Battery life
  • Talk time: WCDMA: Up to 390 mins; GSM: Up to 400 mins
  • Standby time: WCDMA: Up to 360 hours; GSM: Up to 340 hours
• Internet
  • 3G: Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed; Up to 2 Mbps upload speed
  • GPRS: Up to 114 kbps downloading
  • EDGE: Up to 560 kbps downloading
  • Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
• Weight: 135 grams (4.76 ounces) with battery

Why I like the HTC Desire

Everything looks brighter on the brilliant 3.7 inch AMOLED display. This stunning touch screen is perfectly proportioned for web browsing and delivers incredible picture depth.
The new HTC Sense interface has been designed to be user-friendly. Tap the screen, swipe it, and you’ll discover your apps – no complication involved.

Pricing and availability

Like any other phone the HTC Desire deals are very different depending on the monthly plan – if you choose one. The best offer I’ve seen was the phone for free with a £25 monthly plan which include600 minutes and unlimited texts . The minimum contract length for this plan is 24 months.

sWaP Mobile Phone Watch

Be ready for a new dawn in mobile technology. The sWap Watch has arrived.

or too long the mobile phone has dominated the landscape of techno communications, while the trusty watch was left alone on the bedside table, gathering dust while we, its selfish masters, galavanted from meeting to meeting, keeping time with our trusty pocket sized PDA’s. The mobile phone heartlessly usurped the watch of its fundamental duties but the ‘sWap Watch’ is out for revenge and will not stop until the mobile phone has gone the way of the Sun Dial and the Dodo.

The tables have now been turned. The sWap Watch doesn’t just double as a mobile phone – it’s like having a multimedia centre strapped to your wrist, and all without the crushing shoulder strain.

sWap Watch features:

• A watch, a mobile phone and a media centre all rolled into one.
• Choose from a number of different watch faces stored in the sWap Watches’ memory.
• Pop your SIM card (not included) into the watch and it’s easy to make and receive calls
• 1.5 inch TFT color touch screen so you can watch movies! (176 x 128 resolution).
• Includes a hands free kit, Bluetooth headset and a stylus (plus one spare) for negotiating the touch screen.
• The stylus is stored in a handy slot built in to the watch strap.
• No need to buy a new SIM card – simply take it out of your mobile and pop it in the watch.
• Receives SMS, MMS and can display recent and missed calls.
• Store up to 300 contacts.
• Built in alarm clock has 5 different tones to choose from.
• Compatible with all networks except 3.
• Record audio using the hands-free kit’s mic and use the craftily concealed 1.3 megapixel camera to take pics and record video.
• 512MB memory can be expanded up to 2GB with a Micro SD card (not included).
• Supports MP3, MIDI, WAV, AAC and MP4 files.
• Standby time: 100 hours.
• Talk time: 150-180mins.
• Requires a 650mAh rechargeable battery (included).

Pricing and availability

sWap Watch costs £229.00 and you can find it at IwantOneofThouse.com.

Versatile AV receiver Yamaha RX-V2065

The Yamaha RX-V2065 is a very versatile AV receiver that boasts magnificent performance. The Yamaha RX-V2065 features 1080p-upscaling HDMI with 5 inputs and 1 output, ultra low jitter PLL circuitry for accurate audio reproduction, new easy-to-use GUI, and Network functions. The Yamaha RX-V2065 has high sound quality with powerful surround sound and HD Audio decoding.

The Yamaha RX-V2065 also delivers high picture quality, with analogue video upscaling to full 1080p with TBC, it supports Deep Colour, x.v.Colour with a 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation. Other advance features on the Yamaha RX-V2065 include Network functions, access to Internet radio, streaming services and music files on PC, DLMA network device support, USB port for portable audio players and flash drives, iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 universal dock and iPod song title displayed in English on the front panel and on screen display. The Yamaha RX-V2065 also allows you assignable amplifiers for multi zone control (zone 2 and zone 3) with a RS-232C interface and remote in/out and dual programmable z12V trigger outputs.

Yamaha RX-V2065 main features:

• Sound & Power Output
• Dolby™ True HD
• Dolby™ Digital Plus
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• DTS™ HD
• Connections
• 5 in / 1 Out x HDMI Connections
• 5 x Component Video Connections
• 2 in /1 out x Optical Terminal Connections
• 2 x Co-axial Digital Connections
• 1 x USB 2.0 Connection
• Power,Weight & Dimensions
• 12.4 Kg Unit Weight (Approx)
• 435 x 171 x 365 mm (W/H/D) Dimensions

Pricing and availability

Yamaha RX-V2065 cost £659 and it is available at DigitalDirect.co.uk.

Watch whatever you want whenever you want with Vuzix iWear

Vuzix iWear is a stunningly impressive range of face-furniture that allows you to watch whatever you like whenever you like, in the privacy of your own…erm, head. Simply slip on these lightweight cyber-shades and prepare to be totally blown away by a fully immersive audiovisual assault. That’s right, we said audiovisual because these slimline shades even boast integrated (but removable) earphones.

Ingenious optical trickery allows all Vuzix iWear to replicate the effect of watching a big screen from a safe viewing distance.

Vuzix iWear Models:

Vuzix Wrap 230
Versatile viewer
Perfect for hooking up to portable DVD players, gaming systems, iPods and iPhones, Wrap 230 contain a virtual (60Hz picture) display equivalent to a 46″ screen viewed from 10ft. Seeing is disbelieving. There’s also built-in focus for each eye; perfect for those of you that wear glasses. What’s more, these sleek babies feature on-screen video and audio controls. And don’t worry if you’re a Peter Jackson fan because a two AA batteries provides up to 6 hours of viewing juice, and two lithium batteries gives up to 16 hours.

Vuzix Wrap 280 Widescreen
Widescreen wonders, regular shades!
Despite looking like cool sports shades, Wrap 280s pack a serious technological punch. These discreet bad boys display both 2D and 3D video in 4:3 and 16:9 ratios via twin high-resolution 384 x 240 LCD widescreen displays. Slip them on and prepare to be gobsmacked as you gawp at a virtual display equivalent to a 51” screen viewed from 9ft. Compatible with almost any video-spewing device, including the iPhone, Wrap 280s will crank out up to 6 hours of video from a pair of AA alkaline batteries. What’s more, these smart cyber-shades feature on-screen video and audio controls.

Vuzix Wrap 920
The big picture – without the big shades!
If you’re looking for the ultimate big screen experience without looking like Geordi off Star Trek’s biggest fan, look no further than Wrap 920s. Fashioned to resemble regular sunglasses, these sleek shades are capable of replicating the effect of a huge 67″ screen viewed from approximately 9ft. Wow! Despite their lack of heft, these versatile specs are compatible with almost any video device, from iPods, iPhones and portable DVD players to camcorders and gaming systems. Believe us, once you’ve watched a movie in crystal clear high resolution 2D and 3D via twin widescreen displays, you’ll never want to take your 920s off – except perhaps to rub your eyes in total amazement.

iWear VR920
Virtual reality becomes, er, a reality
Online gamers will love the VR920s as they have been designed to bring pixellated worlds to life like never before. As well as containing a virtual 62″ screen, these incredible plug and play specs allow you to enter virtual worlds and communicate with others as if you’re in the thick of the action. An integrated 3 Degree of Freedom (DOF) head-movement tracker and built-in microphone deliver the ultimate interactive online experience.

Pricing and availability

The prices differ from model to model. you can see more details on Firebox.com.

Moon Candles 3 Flameless LED Wax Candles with Remote Control

Even candles are hi tech gadgets these days. The Moon Candles 3 Flameless LED Wax Candles comes with Remote Control.

No need to find matches, worry about burning out, these LED candles are perfect for your lounge, kitchen or even in the children’s bedroom. Illuminate these candles from the comfort of your own chair, and with a timer included you can just leave unattended with complete peace of mind.

Place around your lounge, in the kitchen or just a little surprise for the big kid in the family! Simply switch on and select the timer function from the remote and these little beauties will turn themselves off after 4 or 8 hours

Moon Candles 3 Flameless LED Wax Candles with remote features

• 3 x Remote controlled candles
• Brightness function
• Flickering or steady on
• 4 & 8 hour timer option

Pricing and availability

The Moon Candles 3 Flameless LED Wax Candles with Remote Control cost £27.99 and they are available at Lights4fun.co.uk.