Samsung F490 Takes on the Apple iPhone

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Samsung today unveiled the SGH-F490, a multimedia phone with a 3.2-inch, 16:9 wide full-touch screen and intuitive user interface for the European market. To support Internet browsing, the F490 embedded Google Search and optimized full browser for Web pages in both vertical and horizontal views.

“The Samsung F490 is the solution for consumers who want to use Internet wherever and whenever they want,” said Geesung Choi, president, telecom business, Samsung. “F490 is not only a powerful multimedia device but also a stylish fashion item with sleek and charming design. We are proud to introduce this new innovative multimedia handset to global consumers.”

From listening to music to snapping photos and video with the embedded 5-megapixel camera, the F490 offers the latest audio and video functions such as the combination of standard 3.5mm audio jack and support for compatible microSD cards plus 130MB internal memory.

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Original post by Mobiledia

Energizz: The Official Energy Drink of Gizmodo at CES/AVN [Energizz]

Wonder how we get the energy to pump out hundreds of posts from CES and AVN with only about four hours of sleep every night? Energizz, the new official drink of Gizzmodo. Energizz: Get Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Gizz.

Original post by Jason Chen

Mini Microwave is Nearly Useless…Unless You Are a Big Fan of Ramen [Office Cookin]

Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of a mini microwave. But looking at this thing, I find it hard to justify spending $130 just so I can conveniently heat up some crappy instant coffee or some Ramen noodles at my desk. However, if the manufacturer decides to make a USB-powered version, we will talk. Measures 10.5″x12″x10.” [Product Page via Random Good Stuff]

Original post by Sean Fallon

Ajoka Buckle Digital Camera Records from Your Belt, Makes You Styleless James Bond [Spy Camcorder]

A digital video recorder with built-in micro camera and high quality recorder disguised as a belt buckle that could make Chuck Norris proud? My life is now complete. Thanks to Ajoka and their full-color, sound-enabled Buckle DVR now you too can be an spy, a private dick and a Geek Squad technician. Yes, it looks like crap, but the specs are not bad at all:
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According to Ajoka, the Buckle DVR can record 33 hours of audio and video in one 1GB microSD card, even while the rechargeable lithium battery can only last for two hours. These are the specs:
• Dimension: 2.54″ (H) * 1.47″ (W) * 0.60″ (D)
• Video Compression? 3GP video format, 176×144 ,QCIF / 15fps
• Voice Recording: High quality digital voice recording.
• Internal Memory? No
• Micro SD card / T-Flash card support? 128MB to 2GB ( Not included)
• Recording Mode? Continuous recording until memory [...]

Original post by Jesus Diaz

Know-It-All Mr. Robot Clock Is Giz’s Newest Commenter [The Robot Lies]

newVideoPlayer(“doesgizrock_gizmodo.flv”, 475, 286,”gizmodo_ces_2008.png”);The whole team is working their collective butts off here at CES ‘08, and we do it all for you guys, but every now and then it would be nice to have someone tell us they really, really love us. We went in search of some affection, but unfortunately, we asked the wrong guy. [CES 2008]

Original post by Haroon Malik