Sharp AQUOS SHOT 933SH 10 Megapixel Camera Phone

The "Camera Phone" has been taken to a new level by Sharp. Due for release on japans softbank mobile and shortly there after in the US the Sharp AQUOS SHOT 933SH is an impressive piece of equipment.



Companies such as Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and Nokia are still battling to release a 8 megapixel camera phone, sharp has release their mighty Goliath. Boasting a 10 megapixel shooter sitting behind a flip-and-swivel 3.3-inch WVGA touchscreen display,
Internal memory sits at 16GB. Another nifty feature is the touch interface that lets you choose the point of focus (usually a subject) that can then be tracked as it moves.

No RRP has been announced just yet. but you probably want to start saving quiet a few pennies if you want one on release.

LG X120 Netbook

The next installment netbook range from LG is finally here. The good news is it looks fairly promising.



The first thing that stands out is the new sleek look. LG has come out with a nice eye catching design and color scheme that screams contemporary design but is still subtle and will sit in the corner quiet enough to not merit too much attention. With a fine Matte finish your going to find fingerprint smudges are a worry of the past. Inside you will however find a glossy finish and gloss screen, which actually works fairly well and doesnt clash with the exterior too much.



There is plenty of room on the keyboard for a netbook. Too often netbooks fail in the comfortable typing / navigating department. however LG has managed to squeeze every last inch of space out of the keyboard to give a fairly roomy design. 3 USB ports for additional devices is also a breath of fresh air. You will also find a SD card slot and an expandable memory bay of up to 1GB. a 3G version is also available in some countries, however not in the US

The X120 ships with Windows XP, but one of LG's biggest assets is its Splashtop-based Smart-On interface, which gets its own dedicated power button to allow for quick and easy access. The interface boots in a matter of seconds and gives you access to a few essential applications, including a web browser, a music player, a photo browser, an instant messaging app, Skype, and even a basic games application that links to some online games.

The X120 hosts a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, Windows XP and a 10-inch WSVGA screen as standard. The netbook offers a 1.3 megapixel webcam for video chatting or conferencing, while LG You-Cam software allows users to get creative with unique photo snapshots. SRS WOW HD and TruSurround XT bring stereo effect sound to music and video. The screen’s LED Backlight delivers a high-resolution picture that is clearer and brighter, which is not only easier on tired eyes but saves energy, too. There is improved battery life, at 3.5 hours for the 3 cell battery and 7 hours for the 6 cell battery.

Overall its not too different from whats already out there on the market. but its certainly right up there in design and functionality and should be at the top of any ones choice in this range of netbooks.

Solar Powered Phone - Samsung "Blue Earth"

This fantastic design from Samsung alows the green energy of the sun to charge and operate the samsung "blue earth" mobile phone.




The phone is designed to resemble the shape of a shiny pebble, and uses a small solar panel to provide power.

“This phone demonstrates our small but meaningful commitments for the future and our environment,” said JK Shin, an executive vice president at Samsung.

Blue Earth is made from recycled plastic and features a special “Eco Mode” that users can access with a single click to wring the maximum energy use from the device.

A full solar charge of around 10 to 14 hours will provide enough power for around four hours of talk time. The handset can still be charged normally using a conventional plug, with the solar panels used to top up the battery during use.

It also has a built-in pedometer to help users to measure how much smaller their carbon footprint is when walking rather than driving.

Blue Earth goes on sale in the UK later this year and Samsung did not give any details about price or network partners. However, sources hinted that the handset was likely to be priced at the upper end of the market.

Samsung’s eco-friendly phone was not the only solar-powered mobile at the show. LG also unveiled a prototype solar-powered handset, but did not say when the device would go on sale.

Samsung also launched the first mobile phone capable of recording high-definition footage. The Omnia HD boasts an ultra-sharp 3.7in touch-screen, and can capture and play back high-definition video shot in the 720p format, which puts it on a par with some modern camcorders.

Although it has been released for a few months now, we can expect to see this be the way mobile devicing goes. with solar panels becoming smaller and more efficient, laptops and other portable media should soon be following suit.