vincent nguyen

After a few days of speculation this week, Sony has confirmed the existence of a UMPC device in their Sony VAIO computer line. The VAIO Type U will go on sale by the end of the month, and will be available in two versions, the VAIO U VGN-UX50 and VAIO U VGN-UX90. There are some differences in the specifications we speculated on previously, which we’ll go over in a moment; the basic specifications, however, are still the same. With the first UMPC that breaks the design mold set by Samsung’s Q1 and TabletKiosk’s eo, will Sony have what it takes to bring these devices into the mainstream?

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What happens when Apple decides to make a notebook that is both powerful, affordable and looks good? Well then the result is something called a MacBook, and from a firsthand look, this machine seems very impressive. Apple’s new Macbooks will come with a lot of the features that its more expensive cousin does yet still be priced below today’s standard Windows running laptops. Aside from that, with Apples new Macbook you also get an array of interesting software that will make your Mac experience a lot more exiting. The new Macbooks are already available form Apples site for immediate purchase or further customization.
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Following our exclusive on Palm’s new Treo 700p smartphone yesterday, Sprint has become the first cellular carrier to step forward and offer a pricing plan built around the new phone. The new Treo, which is Palm’s first PalmOS-based smartphone with EV-DO wireless broadband capability, also features improved multimedia support over older Treo smartphones to allow for faster Internet video and audio enjoyment. Sprint plans to use push all these new features to their limit with their new Treo plan, offering cellular customers everywhere a phone that is unmatched anywhere in the world with service that simply cannot be topped.
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• PG-3600V handset offers hip design & user-friendly control with touch wheel sensor
• New GSM model features video editing function, a world first in GSM technology

SEOUL, May 15, 2006: Pantech Group, the number two mobile phone company in South Korea, today announced the launch in Hong Kong of its PG-3600V handset. Boasting a sleek and trendy look, the new slider phone has a revolutionary touch wheel sensor, as well as a unique video editing application, and is aimed at young, trend-setting consumers.

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Palm, Inc., the worldwide leader of palmtop computers and smartphones, today announced the release of their latest Treo smartphone, the Treo 700p. Geared toward users who are looking to be connected to the rest of the world at all times, the Treo 700p works to improve the experience brought by its predecessor, the Treo 650, and marks the debut of EV-DO wireless broadband technology in a PalmOS-based Treo smartphone, allowing users to browse the web, check email and/or business transactions, and remain firmly connected to the world with one easy-to-use device. We here at Digital Lifestyle Magazine have been given an exclusive first-look at this new Treo and we present it now for your viewing pleasure.
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I just got done shooting a couple of videos of our very own sexy Maryna sharing her new Helio Kickflip to her friends. Talking about a phone just can’t get any sexier.

Helio Video with Maryna 

Meantime, my experience with the Kickflip and Helio’s exclusive features not found with any other phone company, including connectivity to MySpace, content gifting, group pictures, video messaging, and dynamic news feeds - has been awesome! All these features connect and deliver information to me like never before. Games come to life and video streams are faster on EV-DO network.

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Perhaps “BOB the mobile home” is ready when I’m ready to retire. Being the free spirited guy that I am, having a mobile home that’s mixed between a tent, house and Winnebago would really support my active lifestyle.

Andrew and Buro cleverly housed the engine, gearbox and drive train beneath the front seats freeing up the entire van for my enjoyment. I especially like the concept of the walls folding down to triple the living space. I can’t imagine BOB costing too much, maybe half of my life’s savings.

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This looks like it will hurt like a mother to during and after the procedure. The process includes implanting a shape of some sort under the skin. I’ve seen some pretty gruesome body modifications but this takes the cake.

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I wouldn’t consider a transparent toaster the next best thing to sliced bread, but it’s pretty damn close. There’s nothing worse than getting burnt toast. The invention uses transparent heating glasses to heat the bread. I don’t suggest running out to Wal-Mart looking for one just yet. Watching the current unit toast bread is like watching paint dry. The main problem is getting the glass hot enough to toast the bread. Meantime, you’ll just have to burn a couple of slices of bread to get the right setting.

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Not everyday where you get to see something that highly resembles a human’s face on the back of a spider. The rare light green araneid’s stripes form a likeness of a human face.This guy must have lived a crappy previous life having to reincarnate on the back of a spider.

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