Are you tired of the same ole clear trackball on your Blackberry? Have you ever wondered if there was a way to change the color? Now there is. CNN.cn is offering a variety of colors to choose from. For $7.99 you can change your trackball to blue, yellow, purple or red. Installing the trackball is as simple as popping the old trackball out and putting the new one in. Here’s a short video on how to install your trackball. You’ll surely be the envy of all your friends!
Now you can monitor your heart rate with the Nokia N79 Active. The Nokia N79 Action will ship with the wireless Polar Bluetooth WearLink heart rate belt from Polar, the leading brand in sports instruments and heart rate monitoring.
This healthy addition to the Nokia Nseries range is the perfect running companion. A-GPS tracking and a new version of the popular Nokia Sports Tracker application – available simultaneously with first shipments of the device – spur you to record and publish your favorite routes and fitness data on the web. You can also share the tracks you listened to while working out, as well as upload and geotag route images taken with the Nokia N79 Active’s built-in 5 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics.
“The Nokia N79 Active is all about fun and fitness,” said Juha Kokkonen, Director, Nokia Nseries. “This handset keeps you entertained on those long workouts as you get in shape for next summer, while the Polar heart rate belt lets you know exactly how you’re doing. And with Sports Tracker you can add a new social dimension to your fitness program by building up and sharing a great record of all your workouts. This is an inspiring way to track your progress and to challenge yourself and fellow workout partners.”
“Polar is the number one choice for heart rate worldwide,” said Marco Suvilaakso, Executive Director, Polar, Sports Business Area. “Now with the Nokia N79 Active, the comfortable Polar Bluetooth WearLink heart rate belt takes the guess-work out of training. When you can objectively see how hard your body is working, you can enjoy working out with a whole new level of confidence.”
The Active version of the Nokia N79, the smallest Nokia Nseries device to date, ships with sporty headphones and an armband so you can keep yourself plugged in as you work out. A 4GB microSD memory card holds enough music even for those long endurance sessions. You can add new tracks to your playlists over the air from the Nokia Music Store or tune in to the radio with the handset’s FM transmitter.
The Nokia N79 Active will be available in select markets for an estimated retail price of EUR 375 before taxes and subsidies.
Lights, camera, action! Have you ever watched a video or looked a picture on your cell phone and wished it could be a little bigger? How about ever setting up an impromptu movie watch party with a bunch of friends on the side of a wall? Just kidding, but now you actually can. Samsung has a device that can project your cell phone image anywhere you wish, the device is the MBP200 Pico Projector.
“Compact and lightweight, the portable MBP200 can connect to mobile phones and laptops and by utilizing the DLP® pico chip from Texas Instruments it allows users to transform their traditional two inch screen to a 50-inch viewing screen allowing others to share in the video experience. In addition, users can easily transfer files and project content independent of an attached source via the microSD card slot. The MBP200 has a simple shape and design with touchpad controls on the right side of the device for easy navigation and a 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen which allow users to view content privately.
The Samsung pico projector delivers a superior picture from a mobile device and is powered by a miniaturized version of the same imaging technology found in DLP HDTVs, home theater projectors and large-scale cinema houses. The unit can accommodate a range of projected image sizes – from an 8 ½ x 11 standard sheet of paper to a large 50-inch screen. For added convenience, the MBP200 comes with a small screen holder with a telescoping pole hidden inside, which can instantly turn a standard sheet of paper into a screen to view movies, document files or pictures. The 3.5mm standard jack allows users to enjoy their own headphones or speakers, or the built-in external speaker allows the MBP200 to play audio directly from the device.”
The Pico Projector is scheduled to appear on store shelves later this year. This is just another example of how cell phones are integrating more devices into one small package. The Pic Projector (assuming it works well) would instantly eliminate the need to have a computer and project when giving a business presentation, can’t wait!
Today Nokia revealed its smallest Bluetooth headset to date, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804. This new Bluetooth headset combines cutting-edge technology with genuine aluminum case, slim lines and a compact size making it a stylish accessory to any mobile device. Boasting superior audio quality and the latest audio features, including digital signal processing (DSP) for background noise cancellation, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 lets consumers enjoy crisp, clear conversations while on the go.
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 has two user-friendly buttons making managing basic call functions and volume level easy. It comes with a desk-top charger and neck strap for convenient charging, storage and carrying
The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 is compatible with phones supporting Bluetooth wireless technology and is expected to launch in select markets in the fourth quarter of 2008.
I’m personally not a headset fan, but if they keep getting smaller and smaller I’m sure I’ll jump on board eventually.
As mentioned yesterday Sony Ericsson announced the release of three new phones, the W302, W902 and W595. They also just announced a new line of accessories to compliment their lineup of music inspired phones. The new accessories include a pair of wireless headphones (the worlds smallest they claim), noise cancellation headphones, regular headphones, two pairs of wireless speakers and lastly a special carrying case. With all these accessories you can now treat your Sony Ericsson Walkman phones as if they are portable stereos. It’s just another example of how cell phones are changing the way we live our lives. Here’s a snippet of the press release
“Sony Ericsson knows how important music is to everyday life and has delivered a brand new range of accessories that are smart, innovative and convenient for any music situation.
Today the market-leader in music phones has unveiled three new sets of speakers, the MBS-200, MBS-400 and MPS-100, to help music lovers go beyond the individual and play music directly from their mobile phone. Enhancing its music accessories collection Sony Ericsson has also introduced three new stereo headphones, HBH-IS800, HPM-88 and HPM-66 for the optimal listening experience.
“Sharing music and experiencing high quality sound is a fundamental human desire.” said Jacob Sten, Head of the Accessories Division at Sony Ericsson, “Whether you are in the car, at a party or listening to the radio at work, music is around us all the time. We have designed our new range to ensure users get great performance with extensive listening time, crystal clear sound and sophisticated design that suits the needs of music fans everywhere. Our accessories ensure that people have an optimal experience however they choose to listen to music.”
