News: LG Prada II

LG Prada II
Due December 2008
"Nice style icon, but has it the balls to live up to it's huge rivals?"

So, new year approaching, new Prada phone approaching. The last Prada phone came across plastic and tricky to use. But now the Prada 2 comes equipped with a QWERTY keyboard, perhaps this will make life easier, rather than texting on an awkward touchscreen. But it seems this phone also has problems with it's touchscreen.

Features include a 5MP camera, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi–Fi, document editing and full web browsing. Also includes multi touch support, which allows you to zoom in on pictures and web pages by expanding your fingers across the screen. How well this works we shall have to see. If you want one, it will be available on Orange from Phones4U in December.

I just can't help thinking, if it wasn't for that Prada branding, this phone would just disappear into thin air! that sounds nice. What do you think? Renoir maybe?

Sony Ericsson W705

Sony Ericsson W705 - Available from Q1 2009
"A Walkman phone that stylish yet packed with features"

So we've seen a few Walkman branded phones released from the grasp of Sony Ericsson, this one looks like it will finally impress.

Sony's special audio technology says it will deliver crystal clear sound, something we can only wait and see. But not only is this phone a music god, the connectivity options don't seem bad either. The W705 supports both Wi-Fi and HSUPA - turbo 3G.

Whats included and Features
Shake Control let's you change track and adjust volume simply by shaking the phone in different directions. The phone comes You Tube compatible. 4 GB memory card included. Subscribe to your favourite RSS feeds. There's an FM Radio and a 3.2 Megapixel camera. Not forgetting Bluetooth.

This nicely designed slider phone looks like it will be a big hit when released, bit disappointing with the camera, perhaps a 5 MP at least would have done. But if you love your music and hate the iPhone, then this could be for you.

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Windows Mobile 6.5: First images

Images leaked for new Windows Mobile 6.5

Over at Unwired View, they have two images from the Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, due to launch in 2009. No other details have surfaced yet, but were not sure how much of a difference 6.5 will be compared to 6.1.

Of course these images could be fake, but Smartphone France (original source) say their information is from a reliable source.

POP Entertainment Vending Machine

Above is a video preview of the POP Entertainment vending machine at Stuff Live 2008.

Basically it lets you purchase movies and games, either directly, or by downloading from the machine to your memory stick or media card. Fantastic!

First thoughts says it's going to be quite expensive getting a film from one of these machines, but Universal Pictures and Sony Entertainment, the companies who will run this venture, say the pricing will reflect high street stores. Not bad then.

They will be popping up in cinemas, Gyms, Universities, travel stations etc. With more than 100 titles available at launch there's got to be a movie for you to have. What do you think about this new concept?

Sony KDL-32W4000

Sony KDL-32W4000 *****
£730.00

This Sony LCD TV tops the 32" market with stunning colours and crystal clear sound, it don't look to bad either.

The Sony has a nice dark blue tint to it, which gives off a sense of excellence. It comes with a swivel stand for viewing flexibility. There's a freeview tuner and it's a full HD equipped system, perfect for those Blu-ray discs. The TV sports Sony's new menu system which is simple and easy to use. The blacks have a subtle richness to them, rarely seen on an LCD TV. And the sound is really good quality too. Don't go and buy a 32" until you've explored the Sony KDL-32W4000.

Roberts SolarDAB

Fancy going down the Eco route? Then here a start. It's the Roberts SolarDAB, the digital radio with a difference, it can run entirely on sunlight. Using it's solar panels on top of the device, it charges the unit to give you DAB radio pleasure.

Don't think about using it at night though, unless you've charged it in the day. But for those night time love songs there's AC input available. One thing I must say is there is no FM radio on it, only digital I'm afraid. It goes for 27 hours on full charge, not bad.

We quite like this, it saves power and money. It may set you back £80.00 though.

News and Reviews from around the Net

Take a look at the Archos 5 60GB, reviewed by Trusted Reviews.

See the LG KS500 over at Unwired View - "LG KS500 – this is the latest slider phone manufactured by the South Koreans from LG and planned to be released by Vodafone, most probably in all the countries where it operates."

The Blackberry Curve 8900 first impressions - Phones Review - "The guys over at BGR have got hold of a BlackBerry Curve 8900, better known as the BlackBerry Javelin, and replacement to the BlackBerry Curve."

Acer Aspire One - Engadget.