30
Aug
2006
We already analysed the green factor of television sets. Today, we’ll have a look at cell phones.
Greenpeace ranked “leading mobile and PC manufacturers on their global policies and practice on eliminating harmful chemicals and on taking responsibility for their products once they are discarded by consumers”.
Nokia scores a solid 7 out of 10. Sony Ericsson comes in second with a modest 5.3, leaving Motorola far behind (1.7).
Read more at Greenpeace.org
10
Aug
2006
We all heard the news: Nokia bought Loudeye. Thus acquiring a music catalogue of about 1,5 million tracks. Finally some serious competition for iTunes – who are still in the lead with their 3 million tracks catalogue however.
04
Aug
2006
It won’t turn you into the next Tiger Woods. But the special edition of the Nokia N93 can improve your golfing skills dramatically. It sports a unique golfing application that allows you to capture your swing. Pro Session Golf has a viewfinder that knows the exact angles and distances from which to video your swing, then allows you to analyse the results and thus improve your game. The Nokia N93 features a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, DVD-quality video capture and 3x optical zoom. The Golf Edition also includes a 1GB miniSD card and a golf instruction DVD. For more info visit the official website. If you buy online it will cost you around 920 EURO. Nokia Nseries is an official sponsor of the European PGA Tour for 2006 and 2007. At some the tour events, visitors will be able to experience the latest Nokia Nseries multimedia computers first hand. (source: T3.co.uk & Nokia.com) 
20
Jul
2006
Nokia, the world’s top mobile phone maker, said quarterly profit rose 43%. The second-quarter net income increased to €1.14 billion from €799 million a year earlier.
The chief executive, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, is increasing sales by introducing cheaper phones for China and India, while selling pricier phones with music players and cameras in Europe and the United States. (source: International Herald Tribune)
14
Jul
2006
Phones that aim more at fashionistas rather than technology lovers, it’s getting quite common. Donatella Versace added style to the Nokia 7270. The Siemens SL65 had Escada. LG teamed up with Roberto Cavalli, etc.
Now, Samsung has launched its X820 for the Dutch market. As for now, it’s only available in an exclusive Oger-version. The tailor-made suit brand designed a crocodile cover with suede lining. Prices start at 359 euro. Tiny little detail: it’s the thinnest mobile available in Holland (0,69cm). Plus, it’s got a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a music player.
(source: Bright.nl)
12
Jul
2006
LG Electronics proudly announces that it has won the prestigious Reddot Design Award for ‘Design Team of the Year 2006′.
As Jae Jin Shim, President of the LG Corporate Design Center put it: “(…) we have to set a good example for the development and availability of innovative, distinctive design – creative design, numbering among the best throughout the world consumers can find.”
On the same night, prizes were handed out in different categories. A small selection from the category Media and Home Electronics:
• The Nokia 8800 mobile phone by Nokia
• The SA-FT7ED speaker system by Sony
• The Spheros R 37 LCD TV by Loewe
More eye candy to be found at Reddot.
And now that we are getting the hang of it, just one more: Samsung’s Braille Mobile Phone has won at the IDEA 2006 Awards.
(source: LG Electronics newsletter)