Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:38:56 GMT

Motorola Now Number 3

Ouch. According to Gartner, Motorola has sold 38% less phones in the third quarter of this year than the same quarter of last year. Samsung has taken over the number 2 spot, while Nokia now enjoys 38% market share. All despite total mobile sales increasing by 15% to reach 289 units.

Gartner's report speculates on the reason behind Motorola's troubles:
Its problems have been two-fold, according to (Gartner analyst) Milanesi. Motorola hasn't developed a phone to ignite the imagination in the way its popular Razr did a few years ago, she said, leaving it with a weak line-up. "The Razr2 has done okay, but it's not had the same impact that the first Razr did," she said.

In addition, Motorola's sales into the channel - or the phones it ships to retailers - have been weak, she said. This was offset in the first half of the year because retailers had a buildup of Motorola stock, which they could sell at low prices to boost shipments, she said. "This quarter the sales into the channel are still weak, but they don't have much inventory to do fire sales like they could in Q1 and Q2."
In the same breath, Milanesi calls Nokia "unassailable," selling over 110 million phones in just one quarter. So it looks like that the dominance of the Finns isn't changing any time soon. Which suits me just fine. Let's just see what the other industry analyst companies say. Posted by: Rico Mossesgeld      Read more     Source

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:24:38 GMT

About noise canceling headphones

One of the common mistakes we all make when wearing headphones is that we crank up the volume when there is noise around us. This is the worst thing to do according to Electronic House in the article "The Buzz on Noise Canceling Headphones"



Real noise-cancelling headphones have a microphone on the outside of your headphones. The noise is then translated to an opposing sound wave that is then fed into your headphones along with the music. The sound waves that are provided with your music cancels out the sounds from around you. Posted by: Elwyn Jenkins      Read more     Source

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:21:51 GMT

Digital Clock Alarm plus iPod Dock in COLORS!!

PB Teen Catalog is a teen spin off from Pottery Barn stores and catalogs. This version of the catalog has some super hip, fun things to play/decorate and use for teens, kids and those who want a funkier style.



Called the "Rockin' Alarm Clock" comes in pink or navy blue and can be monogrammed.
This digital alarm clock features all the basics like sleep, snooze and alarm functions, plus an auxiliary jack that recharges and plays your iPod®. Includes a dual remote control that works with both the radio and your iPod®.
It runs off AC and also 3 AAA batteries (not included!). Retail price is $129.00 plus tax+ shipping.
This is a great gift for anyone who has an iPod and would love to streamline their clock and iPod. It does not update to iTunes though- that's still done with a computer dock.

Rockin' Alarm Clock" Posted by: Stevie Wilson      Read more     Source

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:08:01 GMT

Wireless Spy Camera Pen

Q should really order up this Wireless Spy Camera Pen for Mr. Bond, as it is certainly something 007 would use.

When you twist the cap of the Wireless Spy Camera Pen, it begins to start transmitting. Not only that, the pen connects to a 2.5 inch LCD screen that has a range of 20 meters. The video you will see is 882x240 resolution, but it has built-in memory of 64 MB of storage. There is a support for SD and MMC memory cards for 2GB.

Like it? It even comes with a solar charger. Get it now for a price of $330.

Via Gadgetizer Posted by: Mark Rollins      Read more     Source

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:33:38 GMT

USB Exercising Mouse

The Faster you type the faster he pedals. Your daily word count is recorded, so you''d better work hard. Posted by: Gerard      Read more     Source

November 29, 2007, 5:25 PM CT

Black Casio EXILIM EX-V8

If you grew tired of silver-colored Exilim cameras, Casio has a black version of the Exilim EX-V8. at least in Japan. My last experience with the Exilim EX-Z3 wasn't so great: the image quality was lower than the Canon or Nikon counterparts, even if the camera body was superb. Anyhow, here are the technical highlights:

• 8.1 Megapixel.
• 11.8MB of internal memory (that's it?).
• SD and SDHC support.
• Iso 1600.
• Video recording in H.264, 30fps (a variant of Mpeg4).
• 149g.

........ Posted by: Ryan      Read more         Source

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:48:47 GMT

Crayon Physics Deluxe

Via Bill Tozier, comes this Bill Tozier (presumably more enjoyable with a tablet PC and stylus than with a mouse):

Both meditative and educational. Check out the creator’s blog Bill Tozier. Posted by: Andre      Read more     Source

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:51:34 GMT

Mini Droplet CD Player from Consonance

I do not know how a CD player with dimensions of 14x38x43cm and a weight of 20kg(!) can be termed "mini," but let me just say that the droplet CDP3.1 CD player from Consonance is neither portable nor affordable. This latest offering from Consonance follows the legacy of its predecessors and will leave you poorer by $2,495 to $2,995. And the specs won''t sweep you off your feet either - it''s a 24-bit, oversampling player with digital circuitry to eliminate jitter (just imagine the horror of jogging with this thing). The top-loading player also has gold-plated RCA outputs and a remote. Check out the site to locate authorized dealers.

Via Engadget. Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:16:23 GMT

Holiday Lighting Remote Kit

Tired of climbing behind your Christmas tree to turn it on? I always come out with a hair full of tinsel, which is a nice look, but more New Year''s, don''t you think?

This year we''re using Smart Home''s INSTEON Wireless Remote Starter kit which controls all your outside Christmas lights, that tasteful blow-up Santa on the lawn, and the holiday Douglas fir.

Smart Home tells us that the INSTEON Holiday Lighting Starter Kit can be set up "in less than five minutes" (it took me a little longer) to control any connected device remotely using a simple "Plug and Tap" setup process. For example, to control "linked" devices, you can tap one of the RemoteLinc''s buttons on or off, or you can hold a button to brighten or dim. Each of the six ON/OFF buttons on the RemoteLinc can be set up to control every light or just one light in your home remotely. (It can be used over 150'' from the Access Point .)

For only $89.99 you can simplify your holidays -- and leave the tinsel for the blow-out New Year''s party. Some lucky POPGADGET email subscriber will win one of these, so make sure you''re on Santa''s favorites list. Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:53:08 GMT

Complete Cat Toilet Training Kit

Everything you need to toilet train your cat in one kit. The kit includes: CitiKitty Training Seat, Quick Start Training Guide, and CitiKitty Expert Training Tips and Tricks.

The specially designed training seat securely fits on your toilet. Your cat naturally uses CitiKitty as its new litter box.

Each of the four perforated rings are removed from the training seat thus reducing the amount of litter. Once all rings are removed your cat is toilet trained! CitiKitty works with cats of all age, size and breed and multiple cats can be toilet trained at the same time. Posted by: Gerard      Read more     Source