Finally, the Dev-Team has just rolled out its offical iPhone 3G unlock known as “yellowsn0w“. It isn’t exactly a polished product yet though, but there are already reports of successful unlocks appearing all over the Internet. For you running the iPhone’s latest v2.2 firmware, fret not — it works with that version as well. There will be even more unlocked iPhone 3G in the market of 2009.

Hey, last minute shoppers! Don’t know what to get for your son or tech savvy friends? Staples.ca have a 8.9″ UMPC laptop for sale - $289. For people who use laptops primarily for email and web surfing this is a GREAT value since it’s much smaller, lighter, and cheaper than traditional notebooks.

Specs for U90:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• 512MB on board RAM
• 120GB SATA hard drive (big storage!)
• 8.9inch 1024×600 WSVGA LCD Panel display with anti-glare
• Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN Card (no n yet)
• 4-in-1 Card Reader for SD, MMC, MS
• USB 2.0 x 3, Mic-in port x 1/line-in port x 1, headphone output X 1, Ethernet x 1
• Built-in webcam
• Li-Ion 3-cells battery
• Includes white protect bag and AC adapter
• Linux OS
• Weight: 1.0kg

Get it from Staples.ca

Economy is gloomy and most of us are holding back purchases, especially getting a new laptop right? Fujitsu Siemens (they have merged) now offers a laptop that will last your entire life.

More precisely, you can exchange for a new laptop (LifeBook only) every three years! Simply return your old laptop by mail and they will send you a new laptop. Sounds good huh. The warranty cost about $60. To qualify for the deal, customers must register their LifeBooks within 21 days of purchase, with a deadline of March 2009.

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When we talk about Wind Powered, huge tall “turbines” comes to my mind. Now we will show you a mini wind powered device that recharge your battery one at a time! (called Febot) It is pretty easy to install, just insert the battery and stick in on a glass where there is wind flowing. I wonder how long it takes to charge this little guy. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Sharp SH-01A cell phone that is able to capture images in 8 megapixel. Remember I mentioned about the TV Phones Hit 20 Million in Japan? Now this phone could create another Hit. Here’s the specs:

• 3.3″ display with 480 x 854 resolution
• Supports up to ISO 2500
• Face detection function (up to five persons)
• 1-Seg support (TV Phone)
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 3G network support
• microSDHC memory card slot

Unsure about the price yet, but it comes with blue, white, black and pink colour.

According to various websites, Nintendo’s DSi handheld will be released in the US during the summer of 2009. What is DSi? It’s baiscally DS with improved existing features and new cameras. The DSi equipped with two 0.3 megapixels VGA cameras (a camera on the internal hinge pointed towards the user and a camera on the outside of the shell)

Improved Features

Thinner: The new handheld will be 12% tinner than the NDS Lite
Larger: The DSi will have a larger screen (3.25 inches as opposed to the previous 3 inches)
Better Sound: Improved speakers

A new SDHC card slot will be utilized for external storage of pictures and downloaded software and to play audio. It can be used as a MP3 player without the need of R4 or other related accessories.

This is probably one of the smallest touchscreen tablet PCs I’ve seen. The CPU isn’t too impressive but this device can get most of the basic tasks done - browsing, emailing, word processing… The specs:

• VIA Esther ULV C7-M 1.2GHz processor (400MHz FSB, 128KB L2 cache)
• 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 7 inch with 1,024 x 600 swiveling touchscreen
• Up to 60GB hard drive
• Linux preloaded (Windows XP compatible)
• 802.11b/g, GPS, IPTV
• 1.3-megapixel CMOS web camera
• SD/MMC card slot, 3 USB 2.0 ports, audio jack, VGA
• 4-hour battery cell

No idea on how much this costs though. Will update the price when available.

BenQ does not want to miss out on the hot netbook market and has unleashed the Joybook Lite U1 on the masses, featuring near identical specifications as the Eee PC 1000H and the features beat the Toshiba NB105. The specs:

• 10″ LCD display at 1,024 x 600 resolution
• Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
• 1GB RAM
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• 4-in-1 memory card reader
• 3 cell battery pack
• Windows XP Home or Linux

Toshiba has joined the tiny laptop market by releasing its latest 8.9 inch UMPC - the Satellite NB105. The specs:

• 8.9″ LCD display at 1,024 x 600 resolution
• Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
• 1GB Memory (RAM)
• 120GB hard drive
• WiFi and RJ45 jack
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• SD memory card slot

This laptop comes with Windows XP instead of Linux, that’s why the price is going to be higher. However, the official price is unknown.

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LG wants in on the netbook market with plans to roll out the X110 netbook in a couple months’ time. This 3G-integrated device will come with the following specifications:

• 8.9 inch Display
• Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
• 1GB RAM
• SDHC memory card slot
• VGA out
• Ethernet connectivity
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• 160GB hard drive (Optional: 6GB Solid State HD!)

For €399 or $730 USD, the LG X110 will ship with Windows XP SP3. Better find a decent data service provider that offers competitive rates for an unlimited access account if you plan to use the LG X110 at just about anywhere you are.