LATEST WACKY GADGETS: BATMAN GADGETS

After the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight, the Batman fever is catching everyone from kids to big boys. “Everybody likes Batman. He’s a superhero we can relate to. Unlike Superman or, say, the Incredible Hulk, Batman isn’t an alien or mutant. He’s just a regular guy who makes himself “super” using mobile gadgets.
Batman offers a “what if” fantasy of gadget extremism. What if you were a billionaire and had control over a world-class military R&D lab that produced devices just for you?
Batman is in the crime-fighting racket. And he’s better than other crime fighters because he’s got better devices, computers, cars and weapons — and has trained himself how to use them.
But most of us don’t fight crime. We’re IT professionals and lawyers and technology columnists. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be like Batman and transform ourselves into superheroes in our own professions by buying and mastering extreme devices.
Batman gadgets tend to be very rugged, bleeding edge and numerous. Batman would never hold back and buy sensible, practical gadgets. He goes all out and gets the most powerful, advanced and rugged gadgets possible. You can, too.” Check out the batman style gadgets that you can use on your day to day life.

BAT-WATCH

BAT-GLASSES

BAT-PHONE

Bat-Ultra Mobile

BAT-PC

LATEST WACKY GADGETS:MOBILE PHONE II

Teddy Bear Phone is really a Wacky Japanese Gadget
Japanese must be having a weird taste when it comes to gadgets. If you don’t agree with me, Have a look at this Teddy bear phone. Now you agree with me? This wacky phone was introduced by the Mobile service provider Willcom as “Kuma Phone”(Bear Phone) at the 2008 Good Design Expo in 2008 in Tokyo.

This is actually a original phone inside the bear. To make phone calls using speed dial, you need to press one of the four paws and attend the call or to hangup the phone you need to press the tail. What the… If it’s a real teddy, By pressing him everywhere like this, you will surely piss him off.

The worst of all, This Teddy Bear phone costs $500. Can you believe that?

LATEST WACKY GADGETS:MOBILE PHONE

The Intruder - Cell Phone Design
The latest cell phone designed by Dennis Hopkins, “The Intruder” has a concept which some people can relate to a UFO, actually influences from that field is mentioned on his website to. But without the outer space resembling this cell phones design is pretty much targeted at women.Its diameter is of only 2.5 inches and when closed it is just one third of an inch thick. When opened it measures 5 inches in length and the display holds 220 x 176 pixels. And last but not least, when someone calls you a ring of light appears from the sides of the phone.The website of Dennis Hopkins doesn’t let you in to all the technology used so for now we just have to say good luck to women that now have at their disposal a phone looking like a powder compact.

What Your Cellphone Says About You

Trustfund Techie

Phones: HTC Touch, Bang & Olufsen/Samsung Serene Mobile, Apple iPhone, LG Shine
Message: I've got money and tech smarts
For some, phone form matters more than function. For folks with these phones, a trip to the Museum of Modern Art is more important than making money, because they've already got it. These pricey, clean-edged phones convey a taste for style that is divorced from fashion designers or trends, or the grubby need to actually get any work done.

The Cheap Date

Phones: Samsung M300 (pictured), Samsung Dial
Message: Calls only, please
Users who want their phones strictly for phone calls (and perhaps the occasional text message) and don't mind the world knowing their preferences can choose handsets with basic features. A small, yet frightening percentage of folks with these phones hoard No. 10 cans of beans as an inflation hedge.



Mountain Dude

Phones: Casio/UTStarcom GzOne (pictured), Motorazr V950, Sanyo Pro700, Sanyo Pro200
Message: My phone is as tough as I am
Arugula eaters need not apply. Ruggedized phones, which are built to military specifications, are hardier than everyday phones need to be. Owning one hints that you spend a lot of time outside in the rain or dust doing something macho, such as shooting animals or pulling stumps (whatever that involves).



The Hipster

Phones: Sony Ericsson Walkman w580i (pictured), Apple iPhone, Samsung Juke, LG Chocolate
Message: My phone is my iPod
Whether they're into the Flight of the Conchords or Kanye West, these people are impressed with their musical taste, and expect you to be, too. With DNA from Sony's Walkman line, the w580i was destined to appeal to music lovers. Carrying an iPhone, Juke or Chocolate also conveys a passion for music.


Toob Boob

Phones: Helio Ocean (pictured), LG Vu, Samsung Access, Samsung u620, Motorizr Z6tv
Message: Always-on TV and video
There's no better way to cope with a world filled with frightening people than by taking your television with you wherever you go. Use these phones to watch streaming live TV so you can get a fix of sports or cable news wherever you go. The Ocean, with its special, easy-to-use YouTube application, broadcasts your devotion to the medium Homer Simpson described as "teacher, mother, secret lover."

The Fashion Cop

Phones: LG Prada (pictured), Samsung Armani, LG Venus
Message: Fashion forward, brand aware and judging you, yes you.
Regular police carry guns and pepper spray. The fashion police, however, carry these. True fashionistas believe that a phone should be as beautiful as the bag in which it's carried. If you see one of these, straighten up: They're judging you.

Cylon Mom

Phones: BlackBerry Pearl (pictured), BlackBerry Curve, Palm Centro
Message: Practical, organized and relentless
Part machine, part mom, these women don't keep a schedule--they manage yours. Their one known weakness: shiny objects. These flashy smart phones are user friendly, relatively inexpensive and easily fit into a pocket or purse. Yet they're packed with industrial-grade features such as push e-mail, auto-synced calendars, electronic memo pads and task lists that go far beyond typical civilian-issue gear.


The Ultimate Work Warrior

Phones: BlackBerry 8820 (pictured), Motorola Q, Samsung BlackJack II, Samsung Ace, Palm Treo
Message: Big-time work ethic, self-important
Using one of these productivity machines shows the world you're dedicated to your work--and your work matters. Lots. If your smart phone is company issued, consider it a signal from your company that it owns you. Unless, of course, you're buying this on your own nickel, in which case maybe you should accessorize with Xanax instead.


Game Boy

Phones: Nokia N95 (pictured), Sony Ericsson W910i, LG Voyager, T-Mobile Sidekick, Apple iPhone
Message: Hip, multimedia savvy, gamer
The best-selling Nokia N95 is suited for myriad uses besides games. But it's widely viewed as a gamer's phone because few cellphones support games as well as it does. Carrying one broadcasts that you're up for gaming action at any moment.


The Kustomizer

Phones: Motorola Razr V3 (pictured), Sanyo Katana
Message: I can roll my own extremely shiny phone, thank you very much.
You know the kid who puts a carbon fiber wing and a customized muffler on his Honda Civic? He carries one of these phones. These handsets are cheap, often free, but these folks are no skinflints. Instead these phones are blank canvasses for goofy self expression. Because they're so widespread, there are lots of ways to customize them, from unique colors to cases to stick-on "skins." Owners that deck them out signal that their embellishments are what set the phone apart--not the brand or even the model.

Motorola Motorokr U9

Features:

Camera Rresolution: 2 megapixels

Screen size - external: 1.5";

internal: 2"

Storage capacity: 25 megabytes

Talk time: 430 minutes

Mobile network bands: Quad Band GSM
Pros: Thin and lightweight design, external display, touch-sensitive music controls, animated screensavers, A2DP Bluetooth
Cons: No 3.5mm headphone jack, no microSD card included, sluggish user interface

The final word: The Motorokr U9 is a nicely designed handset, but given it's marketed as a music phone, the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is an annoying omission.
MARKETED by pop star Fergie and aimed at female buyers, Motorola's Motorokr U9 is a budget music handset with plenty of style. Despite its fairly low price tag, this handset boasts a thin and lightweight frame, touch-sensitive external music controls, and a 2 megapixel camera with digital zoom.
The design of the U9 is similar to the now superseded PEBL. Sleek curves, a completely flat interior, a glossy exterior and a flip design make this an attractive handset, and its compact size ensures it fits comfortably in your hand.
Flat keypads have long been a pet hate of ours. Although the Motorokr U9 continues this design trend, this model is slightly more tolerable than many other examples. The handset's keys are well spaced and clearly separated, making messaging and general navigation a more pleasant experience. Aside from the keypad, the U9 features a five-way navigational pad, two selection buttons, answer and end call keys and dedicated keys for music and clear.
The U9's external display is completely camouflaged when not in use, but can be brought to life when used in conjunction with the phone's built-in music player. It also displays caller ID information; you can use the external volume controls to reject incoming calls, or flip open the handset to answer them. In direct sunlight, the external display can be somewhat difficult to view.

The Motorokr U9 is clearly marketed as a music phone, but we can't but help feel disappointed with this aspect of the handset. For starters, the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is a huge oversight, despite the included micro-USB headphones being of reasonable quality. Aside from the touch-sensitive external music controls and external screensavers, the U9 is fairly standard in terms of playing music. Sound quality is reasonable, though not outstanding, and options are limited – shuffle and repeat modes, a spatial audio setting and a 10-preset equaliser are the extent of audio tweaking you'll be able to perform.
Users can manage their music through Windows Media Player, and a microSD card slot allows you to add up to 4 gigabytes of storage. Unfortunately, Motorola doesn't bundle a card in the sales package, although you do get a USB cable for file transfer and headphones that double as a hands-free headset. The A2DP Bluetooth profile is also present, meaning you can wirelessly stream your music from the handset to a compatible pair of Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
The user interface of the Motorokr U9 is similar to most other Motorola handsets; it's relatively straightforward and easy to use. The main menu is a simple 3x3 grid layout with labelled icons, while most submenus are in a simple list format. Unfortunately, a common trait of many Motorola interfaces is their slow speed, and the U9 continues this trend. Applications are sluggish to open, scrolling quickly through long lists is tiresome, and general navigation is slow.
The U9 is only a standard quad-band GSM phone, but call quality is reasonable. A 2 megapixel camera with digital zoom is included, but its quality is understandably poor and it can't be recommended for anything more than a few happy snaps. Other features include access to Motorola's ARIA Charts (allowing you to download the best-selling tunes on the Australian charts), SMS, MMS and e-mail messaging with iTap predictive text input, and a range of PIM features, including calendar, alarm clock, world clock, calculator and task list.

i-mate Ultimate 9502

Features:

Resolution: 3 megapixelsScreen size: 2.8"

Processor speed: 400MHz

Available colours: black

Weight: 200g
Pros: Excellent VGA display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, HSUPA and HSDPA capable, Secure and Custom i-Q portals
Cons: Chunky and heavy build, slider doesn't feel stable when opened, slow start-up time, no navigational software included
The final word: The Ultimate 9502 is one of the first HSUPA-capable phones to hit the market in Australia. Although it's feature packed and the Custom and Secure i-Q portals are a nice touch, you'll need to consider whether its bulky form factor is right for you.

The Ultimate 9502 is available exclusively on Telstra's Next G network in Australia and is one of the first lot of handsets (along with the i-mate Ultimate 8502) to offer high speed data uploading via HSUPA, in addition to HSDPA. Telstra claims downlink speeds of up to 1.9Mbps, though expect to achieve considerably less. Regardless, HSUPA technology will develop and improve over time so it's a nice option to have, particularly for business consumers. For the full array of BigPond services, including BigPond Music, WhereIs Maps and Yellow Pages, we found browsing speeds reasonably fast.
The design of the Ultimate 9502 is a hit and miss affair. On one hand, the large size means a comfortable QWERTY keyboard and large VGA display, but the compromise is a chunky and heavy build. Although build quality feels reasonably solid, the slider doesn't, often swaying slightly from side to side when opened. The keyboard is quite comfortable and the soft backlit keys are a nice touch, but we felt the buttons themselves are a little too small. The VGA display is excellent. It's incredibly crisp and clear and the included video-out cable means you can connect to a digital projector or television. The resolution isn't great when connected to a large display, but it does the job. Below the display is a five-way navigational pad and two selection buttons while on the left side, a handy three-way scroll wheel does a fine job of navigation without needing to use the included stylus.
The Ultimate 9502 runs Windows Mobile 6 so it naturally has the latest mobile versions of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications. There is also Windows Live, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and Windows Messenger programs. Both built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and HSDPA-connectivity make the 9502 an excellent e-mail device. Bluetooth 2.0 with support for A2DP means you can stream your music to a pair of wireless headphones, while USB 2.0 handles connection with a PC for synchronisation (using a standard mini-USB port). A built-in GPS is standard, but i-mate doesn't include any navigational software. Unfortunately, multimedia support is let-down by a 2.5mm headphone jack instead of the standard 3.5mm – a shame when considering the excellent display and decent speaker offered.
A 3 megapixel camera on the rear and a VGA camera on the front for video calling over the Next G network are included. The 3 megapixel camera is decent, but not outstanding. The autofocus works well though, and the quality of video recordings is notable. In terms of general use, the Ultimate 9502 is quite speedy and we didn't experience much lag when running multiple applications. A minor sour point was the screen orientation, which is a little sluggish to adjust when the slider is opened and closed, and the start-up time of the unit – often taking up to a minute and a half.
The Ultimate 9502 also offers access to two i-mate developed services – Custom i-Q and Secure i-Q. Custom i-Q allows users to customise settings and applications for your phone via an online portal. Here, users log-in to access and edit e-mail settings and synchronise various aspects of their phone including calendar and contact details. Once these settings are saved, they are automatically downloaded to the device via an over-the-air connection. Conveniently, if your phone is ever lost or upgraded, your settings will be saved and you can upload them to your new device. Secure i-Q is a similar online service that allows you to lock and/or wipe your phone in the event that it is lost or stolen – you can even sound an alarm on the phone and have the phone number of the SIM card inserted into the device sent you.

Nokia N95 8GB

AS ITS name rather heavily implies, the Nokia N95 8 gigabyte (GB) is a nominal upgrade to the N95, sporting 8GB of internal memory rather than the 160 megabytes found in the original. Filling the role of an HSDPA capable mobile phone, a 5 megapixel digital camera, GPS, mp3 and video player, it remains one of the most feature-packed handsets on the market. While the substantial memory boost is a definite plus, several notable flaws - including its chunky size and unwieldy GPS - have been left unchecked. Nevertheless, it remains a worthy successor to the original N95 and is unquestionably a superior product.
While it retains the same shape and dimensions as its previous iteration, the N95 8GB has been gussied-up with a sexy new paint job; ditching the boring silver aesthetic for a sleek black finish. Other significant changes include a slightly enlarged screen, a roomier interface, and a simplified lens arrangement. At 99x53x21mm, it remains a fearsomely hefty device, with the slide-out keypad and multimedia buttons bolstering its size even further.
Overall, we were quite impressed with the build quality of the N95 8GB. The raised keypad is spacious and comfortable to type on, while the blue backlighting adds an elegant touch. The two-way slider feels a lot sturdier this time around, and the glossy black finish lends it a more professional appearance. With that being said, fans of super-slim handsets are unlikely to be bowled over by this redesign, which if anything, feels slightly heavier. Another quibble that remains unchanged is the sluggish screen orientation – switching to multimedia mode often takes a few seconds, and the screen does not flip back to vertical mode after you return the slider. It's a small issue, but annoying nonetheless.

Google rolls out Android to rival iPhone

GOOGLE'S answer to the iPhone has been rolled out as the web giant makes its biggest stab yet at leaping from consumers' computers into their pockets with a device cheaper than rival Apple's.
US carrier T-Mobile introduced the widely anticipated G1 phone, made by HTC, which has a touch-sensitive screen, a computer-like keyboard, Wi-Fi connections and uses Google's new Android operating system.
Available in three colours - black, white and brown - it includes familiar Google services, such as Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube.
Like the iPhone and other "smartphones" the device is meant to broaden the appeal of web use on the go.
"If we see more mobile web usage we'll be happy," Google co-founder Sergey Brin said after arriving at the launch on roller-blades.
His company, a powerhouse in online advertising, would benefit if Android led more mobile users to spend time on the web, no matter which phone they are using.

Google is well ahead of rivals Yahoo and Microsoft in web search on computers, but it wants to use Android to ensure this dominance carries over to the phone when mobile web-surfing becomes more popular.
But while no clear mobile web winner has emerged so far, Google faces stiff competition from longer established phone players such as Nokia, Research In Motion's BlackBerry and Microsoft, as well as Apple.
Analysts saw the device as a "good first step" rather than an iPhone killer, but some expect as many as 400,000 to be sold in the US by the end of the year.
A T-Mobile executive said the estimate was "not incredible."
The first step
When it becomes available to US consumers on October 22, the G1 will sell for about $US179 ($214) - slightly cheaper than the entry-level price of $US199 ($230) for Apple's iPhone - with a two-year contract.
The G1 will be launched by T-Mobile's UK unit in November and other European countries such as Germany, Netherlands and the Czech Republic in the first quarter of 2009.
"The G1 doesn't threaten Apple now, but Android has raised the bar for competing mobile platforms. The bigger concern here is for Microsoft and Nokia if Google can win over the hearts and minds of operators and developers," said Geoff Blaber, an analyst with British firm CCS Insight.
It is not clear when Australia will see a phone running Google's Android system. 12 hours before the international unveiling of the Google phone, handset manufacturer HTC held a launch in Sydney for the Touch Pro, a product unrelated to Android.
"We have no explanation as to why Australia is not introducing the Google phone," an external HTC PR spokesperson told SmartHouse Magazine.
When asked about the Australian release, a Google spokesperson told NEWS.com.au the T-Mobile phone was just the beginning.
"Our hope is that that Android platform will spur the development of thousands of different kinds of devices. The T-Mobile G1 is just the first step.
"It's still too soon to tell what forms Android-powered devices will take, but we're excited about the possibilities this kind of open platform will bring, and the benefits that users will ultimately enjoy."
Open source
Both Google and Apple are wooing developers to create applications for their devices, but unlike Apple, which keeps a tight grip on the iPhone's hardware and operating software, Google's Android is open to be changed by outside developers.
Asked if the user interface of future Google phones would look anything like the first one, Andy Rubin, who developed Android for Google, said: "Its completely replaceable."
For example, T-Mobile US product development vice president Leslie Grandy saw the carrier selling a range of Google-powered phones in future, including more basic ones without a touch-screen or full keyboards.
The new phone features Android Market, where customers can find and download free applications to expand and personalise their phones.
Mr Grandy said the marketplace would eventually include applications that are sold for a fee.
"Because the platform is open, we think Android is somewhat future proof," Mr Rubin , Google director of mobile platforms, told the audience at the launch.
A similar strategy helped increase the buzz around Apple's second-generation iPhone, which can support more than 3000 applications available online.
Amazon.com's digital music store will be loaded on the G1, allowing users to search, download, buy and play more than six million songs, pitting it against iPhone's music player.
The competition
Android also competes with Microsoft's Windows Mobile operating system, which has been solidly gaining ground.
HTC chief executive Peter Chou said his company, which has concentrated on Windows phones so far, is already planning more Android and Windows devices.
Mr Chou said he expected to have sold more than 400,000 G1 by the end of the year.
Android's biggest competitor is Symbian software, which represents 60 per cent of the smartphone market and which Nokia plans to buy out and open to other developers.
Nokia, which has about 40 per cent of the mobile phone market, has also branched into mobile web services such as mapping that compete directly with Google.
Speaking at a conference in Chicago this week, Nokia chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said he was not worried by new competition.
"The entry of Apple and Google - in fact today in a very concrete way - in mobile communications is the best possible illustration of the fact that there's a lot of possibility here," he said.

BLACKBERRY BOLD 9000

BlackBerry Bold 9000
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 is equipped with a 624MHz Intel PXA270 processor, whereas previous BlackBerrys had 312MHz processors, so technically, you should enjoy smoother and faster performance.
During our briefing, there were a few hiccups in performance, but we’re going to keep our fingers crossed and chalk it up to the fact that it wasn’t a final unit. There’s also 128MB of flash memory and 1GB of onboard memory, which is all supplemented by the microSD/SDHC expansion slot (supports up to 16GB cards).

BlackBerry Bold 9000 Features

General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100

Announced 2008, MayStatus Coming soon

Size Dimensions 114 x 66 x 14 mmWeight 133 g

Display Type 65K colors

Size 480 x 320 pixels

- Full QWERTY keyboard

- Trackball navigation

- WallpapersRingtones Type Polyphonic, MP3Customization DownloadVibration Yes

- 3.5 mm stereo headset jackMemory Phonebook Yes, PhotocallCall records Yes

Card slot microSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, up to 8 GB- 128 MB flash memory

- 1 GB storage memory

- 624 MHz processorData GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32

- 48 kbpsHSCSD NoEDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps3G HSDPA,

3.6 MbpsWLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/gBluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP

Infrared port NoUSB Yes,

v2.0Features

OS BlackBerry

OSMessaging

SMS,

MMS,

Email,

Instant Messaging

Browser HTMLGames Yes

+ downloadableColors

BlackCamera 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video,

flash- Built-in GPS- BlackBerry maps

- DataViz document viewer/editor

- Java- Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+

- Video player DivX/WMV/XviD/3gp

- Organizer

- Calculator

- Voice dial

- Built-in handsfree

- Voice memoBattery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAhStand-by

Up to 310 hTalk time Up to 5 h