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Nokia first mobile phone maker to introduce energy saving alerts to handsets
Nokia has announced that it has begun to build in alerts to its mobile phone handsets encouraging people to unplug the charger unit from the mains once their phone has fully charged.
The Nokia 1200, Nokia 1208, and Nokia 1650 will be the first handsets to get the environmentally-friendly treatment, with the entire Nokia product range following in due course.
Shiny Video Review: Toshiba Portégé R400 Notebook / Tablet
Katie and Alex examine the laptop with an identity crisis. Running Vista Ultimate on Centrino Duo, this notebook that twists into a tablet boasts 2GB of RAM but a fairly parsimonious 80GB hard drive. It is the first notebook to run Microsoft Active Notification, too, receiving real time alerts and updates.
Sony unveils portable multimedia PC with Blu-ray drive
Sony has unveiled its new VAIO FZ range of notebook PCs, with the premium model able to play Blu-ray high definition content in full 1080p resolution.
The FZ notebook weighs less than six pounds, packing in an Intel Centrino Duo processor, 15.4-inch widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor technology, an HDMI connector, 802.11n wireless connection, and pre-loaded Vista Premium.
Shiny Video Review: BlackBerry Curve
Yes, the Curve already! Never let it be said that we're slow to get our hands on the latest goodies. Katie and Alex are seduced by the super-sleek new BlackBerry.
Half of UK tenants aren't prepared for the digital switchover, survey suggests
According to research from Digital UK and Ofcom, nearly half of UK tenants, both private and council, aren't prepared for the digital switchover, and are unsure what they need to do in order to continue watching TV. Half of those…
SpinVox launches Voice-to-Screen messaging for BlackBerry
SpinVox has announced that its Voice-to-Screen messaging service is to be available on BlackBerry devices.
BlackBerry users will now be able to receive their voicemail messages as email direct to their phone. They’ll be able to see who called and what the message was, and be given the option to send a quick reply.
Shiny Video: Shanghai Susi makes a connection with HP
I'm in Shanghai at the HP 'Making Connections' Summit (also the World Capital of Quite Convincing Fake Designer Goods). It's all due to kick off on Wednesday, but there have been a few rumours doing the rounds this week on just what they're going to announce. I muse over such things in the hotel room.
Shiny Video Review: Noise Cancelling Headphones
Kat and Alex take a look at three sets of noise-cancelling headphones and ask if the description "noise cancelling" is a little optimistic.
Shiny Video Review: HP Pavilion TX1000 Entertainment Notebook
Susi registers her disappointment with the TX1000. HP…
