LG KU990 Viewty 'vs' iPhone..

With all the hype of the current release of the Apple iPhone you would be forgiven for not being familiar with LG's latest offering, the LG KU990 Viewty. As with the iPhone handset the Viewty allows you to navigate its menus and features with the touch of a finger. But LG have added a few features to the Viewty that the iPhone is sorely missing. Could this touch screen technology underdog really be better than the iPhone?

The LG KU990 Viewty is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera including a xenon flash and auto focus which puts Apple iPhone's 2-megapixal offering to shame. The camera can also be switched to capture high speed motion footage and includes a unique feature that allows you to watch the video replay in slow motion. Combine this with the option to automatically upload to YouTube and you can plainly see why the Viewty is genuine competition for the iPhone.

The Viewty allows you to browse the Internet through a fast GPRS or 3G Internet connection with an innovative web browser that allows you to zoom in on areas of web pages and then use your finger to drag the page across the screen. This function is useful as the handset screen is small and trying to read a full webpage without the zoom would be almost impossible. Surprisingly the Viewty is missing a Wi-Fi option, a feature which has become very popular and almost a 'must have' on new mobile phones as Internet browsing becomes more popular.

The onboard 170MB memory is generous but the microSD memory can only be expanded to 2GB which is really poor when you consider that the Viewty is going to be used for capturing high quality photographs and video. In comparison with the iPhone's standard 8GB the Viewty falls short by a long way.

The LG Viewty onscreen buttons and menus are easy to navigate and the photo gallery neatly allows you to drag and drop photos as if you were shuffling through a bunch of photographs laid out on a table. As with the iPhone there are some traditional buttons located under the screen that allow you to quickly answer calls or direct you to the main menu. There is also a selection of buttons on the side of the t mobile handset which allow easy use of the camera options.

At 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8 mm the Viewty handset is smaller than the iPhone but slightly thicker. The battery life is good for a regular phone but with the other technologies included it will be necessary to regularly recharge especially if you have set the phone to vibrate each time you select a button on the touch screen.

In conclusion the LG Viewty is not just a clone of the iPhone. Yes the iPhone will be a lot more popular and will sell many more units due to a frantic advertising campaign and brand awareness. Yes the iPhone does look beautiful and operate a lot slicker than the Viewty. Yes the t mobile Viewty is missing Wi-Fi, but there are a few features that will help the Viewty compete with the iPhone. It has a far superior camera which includes video capture, the Viewty is open to networks other than O2 and the handset costs are likely to be significantly less than the Apple iPhone. The Viewty is kind of like the footballer playing for a small team who scores a spectacular goal but is overshadowed in the media by the big team player's strike.


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Chevy Hybrid Cars: Maximum Protection On The Road

Chevy hybrid cars include the Silverado hybrid - the first production model of a full-sized hybrid truck introduced to the market by General Motors. It is a gasoline-electric model that features a Vortec V-8 engine producing 295 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque.

Others are the mid-sized sedan, Chevrolet Malibu hybrid currently being developed. There is also an SUV Chevy hybrid car - the Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid - powered by a V8 gasoline engine and two electric motors and expected to increase fuel economy by 30%.

Expected to be out soon is the Chevrolet Equinox hybrid - a mild hybrid SUV which mainly runs on gasoline assisted by its electric motors when needed. It is expected to result in 10 to 15% more fuel savings compared to the standard Equinox SUV.

Latest of the Chevy hybrid car series is the Chevy Volt which is still a concept car but is expected to change the way people travel in the future. It is expected to drastically reduce environmentally dangerous emissions as well as the world's dependence on fossil fuels.

Two Models of Chevy Volt

There are currently only two models of the Chevy Volt in the world. And you will need to have $5 million if you wanted one. The car's release depends on GM's progress of the new E-flex electric propulsion technology that uses an electric traction motor backed by a large lithium battery pack to power the car.

Most hybrid vehicles in the market today use a battery and an internal combustion engine to supply power to the car. E-flex electric propulsion technology will source power solely from the car's batteries which can be plugged to an ordinary household outlet or to the car's internal combustion engine.

The Chevy Volt will have a top speed of 120 mph and a 1.0-liter, V-3 engine which will be used to charge and supply power to the lithium-ion battery pack. In turn, the battery pack will supply power to the electric motor.

Hitting the Road by 2010

The Chevy Volt will be aimed at urban commuters who travel everyday from and to work plans. GM plans to roll it out in 2010 and when released, it can plug to a standard 110 volt outlet and can take you driving 40 miles on pure electric energy.

The small gas engine will not set the car in motion, as most hybrid cars in the market do today, but will recharge the battery so the car can run farther than the 40 mile limit. This 40 mile limit was calculated based on U.S. Department of Transportation data that show 78% of commuters drive 40 miles or less to and from work.
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New RAV4 Hybrid -- The Much Awaited Model From Toyota

Toyota continues to innovate and produce fuel-efficient and environment-friendly vehicles. In 2003, it released the electric powered RAV4 EV. However, production was stopped because the RAV4 EV turned out to be a car you had to dispose when its batteries run out.

RAV4 EV proved to be too costly to maintain - it was cheaper to buy a new RAV4 EV than have its battery replaced. Hoever, although the RAV4 EV was disappointing in terms of design, it has been the foundation of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system which made possible the success of the next generation Prius.

New RAV4 Hybrid

RAV4 users are now expecting that Toyota will soon offer a new and totally remodeled RAV4 hybrid. Consumers are expecting the RAV4 Hybrid to be just like the standard RAV4 - chic enough for some formal appointments but also rugged enough for serious outdoor fun.

A RAV4 equipped with Toyota's hybrid technology will produce a compact SUV powered by either engine or electricity or both - resulting in fuel savings and less harmful emissions.

Toyota was the first company to offer hybrid vehicles to the market and their Prius model is unsurpassed up to the present. RAV4 enthusiasts are hoping that Toyota will soon offer a RAV4 hybrid that can alternately use fossil fuel and electricity efficiently for off road and on road driving.
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Samsung U600

The latest Samsung U600 mobile phone comes with a slim and stylish slider opening that makes it more attractive and beautiful.
The latest Samsung U600 mobile phone comes with a slim and stylish slider opening that makes it more attractive and beautiful. This model mobile handset comes with a large 2.2 Inch colour screen that can be viewed in the phones open or closed position. TheU600 model mobile phone coming from Samsung arrives in a shiny casing in sapphire blue, garnet red, platinum metal and in a copper gold colour. This light weighted model mobile phone is easy and comfortable to get hold in hand and to get slipped into the pocket. It is the high resolution 3.2 megapixel digital camera feature that is the added attraction of this model mobile phone. With this model camera, it is convenient for the user to capture the memories as a photograph. The mobile handset comes with a large high resolution screen that provides up to 262,000 colours on a 2.2 inch LCD colour screen.

The Samsung U600 mobile handset comes with a built in memory of 60 Mbytes that helps the user to save the required data quickly. It is possible for the user to expand the memory of the mobile handset by adding a MicroSD type memory card. The mobile phone from Samsung has the Bluetooth wireless technology that ensures easy connectivity with other Bluetooth devices. The mobile phone comes with complete EDGE technology that offers the user high speed data transfers making things more beneficial for the user. This mobile phone carries an option of downloading ringtones in polyphonic format adding the fun effect o the mobile phone. This model mobile phone from Samsung also has an integrated music player that is capable of playing all popular musical formats ensuring musical entertainment for the user.

The mobile phone also has a built in phonebook that allows the user to store the contact names making it easy to make calls. The Samsung U600 mobile phone also has various other features including a clock, an alarm, stopwatch and timer.
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apple iPod classic 160 GB silver

The latest Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver coming from apple Inc. is really something entirely different and unique. Thanks to the excellent performance. The beautiful and sleek gadget comes in an aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure with rounded edges that have already attracted the attention of the consumer market. The latest media player weighing 5.7 grams with a storage capacity of 160 GB system is the latest version of the old iPod that had created a revolution in the world of musical entertainment.

The attractive features of Apple ipod 160 GB silver is presence of internal hard drive and photo viewer. It is possible for the user to connect the media player with the PC system which is much beneficial for the user. The USB storage media supported gadget carries additional features including video playback and an internal memory of 160 GB. Launched in the U.S as an answer to the various audio players in 1997, Apple had succeeded in maintaining the popularity of iPods for the past a decade. Thanks to the excellent technological characteristics that had featured in the iPods. Putting forward the slogan" thousand songs in your pocket", iPods by Apple continued its reign for the past one decade and the latest version Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver is the technically modified version of the iPod. Coming with a depth of 0.53 inches, width of 2.4 inches and height of 4.1 inches, the Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver also carries lithium Ion battery with a playback time of 40 hours. The iPod package consists of batteries, head phones and USB cable. Also it is noteworthy that it has features including AAC, AIFF, MP3 and WAV that makes it technically more advanced. The Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver has a limited warranty of one year.
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Sony Ericsson K800i - Lights, Camera, Action...

Of late, mobile phone industry has been experiencing a tremendous growth and things are shaping up nicely. The inevitable growth would continue to make things more easier and convenient for us. It is this human will and brain, which has brought miracles in our lives and we have every reason to feel good about the future. The technical advancements are on the rampage and a simple beginning from brick sized voice centric phones have entered in the next phase with multifunctional or highly capable gadgets. Besides innumerable functionalities, the inclusion of camera features is quite a big thing and certainly a praiseworthy achievement in the mobile world. Consequently, the demand for camera phones have also increased with every leading handset manufacturer has been introducing a range of camera phones.

The Sony Ericsson K800i is also one camera phone, which belongs to the Cyber-shot range of camera phones. Besides ensuring the best picture quality, the Sony Ericsson K800i also offers various assisting features with camera resolution, camera focus, camera zoom etc. Hence, you would never miss to take that perfect shot, if you have a Sony Ericsson K800i Cyber-shot camera phone. The hugely popular K series is adorned with a remarkable camera phones. The Sony Ericsson K800i is one of those highly efficient gadgets. Moreover, the Sony Ericsson K800i is the very first Cyber-shot phone, which supports 3G technology.

Endowed with a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, real xenon flash and autofocus - the Sony Ericsson K800i gives you best pictures, every time you shoot. To provide that much required stability, the Sony Ericsson K800i is also loaded with picture stabilizer. You can easily take those vivid printouts of all those larger than life pictures. You can also treasure all the moving action with its video features. Furthermore, you can easily make those desired changes and avoid shaking with video editor and video stabilizer. Sold on the concept of imaging, there is another VGA camera, which is specifically fitted for video calling. Leaving no stone unturned to keep you entertained, the Sony Ericsson K800i also comes with a compatible music player, RDS FM radio and polyphonic ring tones. Shoot with precision and do more with your Sony Ericsson K800i.