info gadget: June 2011

AT&T HTC ChaCha spotted in the wild

Remember the HTC Status, or better known as the HTC ChaCha,which will arrive over at AT&T?This is the first of what could possibly be a bunch of “Facebook phones” – handsets that feature a dedicated Facebook button.What you see here is not an official image but a leak,where you will find the famous “F” button (implying Facebook, of course),letting you post onto your own wall or others in a jiffy with but a single button press.Bear in mind that this will be a mid-range handset, so do not expect all the bells andwhistles of a high end model to...

Leaked Photos Of The Nokia 700 “Zeta”

A couple of days ago we had reported that Nokia was looking to push out four new Symbian handsets,which would be powered by 1GHz processors. Well as it turns out, one of those handsets on the list,the Nokia 700 “Zeta”, had its photos leaked, giving us an idea of what we might expect from the final product(assuming of course, that the leaked photos are not the final produc...

HTC Status page launched on Facebook

AT&T certainly has plans for the upcoming Facebook smartphone, known as the HTC Status (which we looked at earlier this morning in a sneak peek). Having rolled out a new page on Facebook concerning the HTC Status which will be an AT&T exclusive later this summer, you can find out everything you need to know about the upcoming handset there. It is said that the HTC Status will allow you to share just about anything with a single touch, ranging from music to photos, location and status updates. HTC Status also boasts of a chat widget...

Kapok case gives camera features to your iPhone

So the iPhone 4 is becoming quite popular as a camera. Canopy appears to have seen this coming. Check out their Kapok case for the iPhone 4. It protects your iPhone while also adding several features that are handyfor those who may use their iPhone as a camera a bit more often. Made from a plastic core with soft touch coating,it also includes an embedded metal insert to give rigidity for an integrated tripod mount. Features dual, two-stage buttons that perform functions based on application (SDK available). A camera tools application is available...

Amphibian Waterproof Hard Case for iPhone 4

The Amphibian Waterproof Hard Case for iPhone 4 from Proporta is tested and guaranteed to be waterproof to 3 meters. You’ll be able to take photos underwater, and you can make and take calls while the phone is in the case. The system consists of a hard polycarbonate case that can be used alone and an outer silicone skin that protects against water, dirt, and sand. There’s a lanyard attachment point so you can wear it around your neck. The Amphibian Waterproof Hard Case for iPhone 4 is $37.95 at Propor...

myTouch 4G Slide Sighting…

Yes, yet another Android Phone that is soon to hit the streets. However, I like the design of this one. And word is the keyboard is quite good, but it is heavier than the G2 (which is quite weighty). It seems that it will be running Sense UI, with some myTouch tweaks here and there. No word on price and availability yet but I can’t wait to try that keyboard. Source: TmoNews....

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iProp iPad Stand Review

We’ve reviewed our share of iPad stands here on The Gadgeteer. Today I want to show you another iPad stand, but this one isn’t for your desktop, it’s an iPad floor stand called the iProp. The iProp is an adjustable stand that will allow you to use your iPad hands-free for watching movies, reading, or even as a musical stand.Note: The images in this review can be clicked for a larger size.The iProp is comprised of 3 main parts. The heavy duty V shaped metal base, which weighs 3 lbs, the flexible gooseneck and the iPad holder. It ships unassembled,...

Third Rail Slim Case and Smart Battery System for iPhone 4 Review

You choose a sleek new smartphone, then the internal war begins: case or no case? Cases can obscure the looks that attracted you to the phone in the first place or make it much heavier. Or you find out that all those features drain your battery so quickly that you can’t make it through a long day without needing to recharge. External batteries can keep you going all day, but it’s hard to use a phone with a big battery pack dangling from the charging port. Some cases have built-in batteries, but they are too big and heavy to keep on your phone...

Living with the Motorola Xoom

Julie got the first look at the Xoom, and did a couple of excellent posts on it including a First Looks and the full review. If you are wanting the complete run down on the tablet I highly recommend these posts. And, as always on The Gadgeteer, the comments are full of great additions as well.Julie may have received it first, but I got to spend a long time with mine, so I wanted to share my observations. Also, she did such an excellent job with the nuts and bolts, I will focus on more general observations.The Xoom is certainly not the first tablet....

Tom Bihn Breve for iPad and iPad 2 Review

Tom Bihn makes great bags, and I can say that with absolute confidence. My husband has a Tom Bihn Empire Builder bag that he has used every single day for the past 8 years. After seven years, we bought him a new Absolute Shoulder Strap, but the bag itself looks as good as the day he opened up the package. I’ve owned a Zephyr bag, which is a slightly smaller version of the Empire Builder, for several years. While mine doesn’t get as much use as Butch’s does, my bag also looks brand new. When I saw that Tom Bihn was selling the Breve, a minimalist...

Mivizu Sleek Leather Case in Black Stone for iPhone 4 Review

I’m reviewing an iPhone 4 case from Mivizu called the Sleek Leather Case in Black Stone. It is part of a collection of cases from Mivizu with 11 different finishes, including carbon fiber, that center on a flip cover case design. I spent a week with this as my only case to get a proper feel for using this as someone’s primary iPhone cover, and came away impressed but with a couple slight problems. Read on for my review of the Sleek Leather Case in Black Stone.The Mivizu Sleek Leather Case in Black Stone is slightly larger than the iPhone 4, covering...

Turn Your iPhone into a Gameboy

The andgod shop at Etsy has a line of silicone covers that turns your iPhone 4 into a Gameboy. The cases are made of 3mm silicone, and they are available in a variety of colors. Prices range from about $7.00 to about $13....

Warning: Rocketfish Mobile leather folio stains HTC Flyer

There aren't a whole lot of HTC Flyer accessories out there right now, especially in local stores, so you may be tempted to pay $52.99 for Best Buy's Rocketfish Mobile leather folio. It's a nice-looking case with a slim profile, magnetic closure, and the option to fold it backward for use as a stand. But don't buy it. I used it for a few weeks with the Flyer and while I was perfectly happy while doing so, I was oblivious to what was going on inside the case. What I discovered while preparing to send the loaner unit back to HTC was that the...

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