Nokia E70 PDA Phone

When you first look at the Nokia E70, it does not look like any high-powered PDA phone with its candy-bar style. Its small screen of 2.1 inch and tiny keyword looks more like a small cell phone; once you flip it up though, the magic begins. It has a roomy QWERTY keyboard that can be split in two with half on the right and the other on the left.

When you open the unit, it automatically changes its orientation to horizontal from vertical. Its shape is somehow unattractive because of its large hinge that is integrated in its opening and closing functionality. Holding the E70 to your ear is not as comfortable as it should be.

Overall, the E70 is a relatively good phone with all the expected features. It has MP3 player, the built-in camera, web browsing, organizers, and Symbian’s office-document editor and viewers. The audio quality leaves much to be desired though other features such as the long battery life and good MP3 player makes up for its deficiencies.

Popularity: 7%

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Google Is Talking Acquisition with Digg

Digg, the popular social news site, is usually the center of attention when it comes to acquisition rumors. Right now, the company is under final negotiations with Google. It is estimated that the company will be sold for $200 million. According to TechCrunch report, the two companies want to bring Digg to Google News group. It might take a few weeks for the deal to be cemented but it is almost certain it will push though.

Just a few months ago, rumors have been swirling that Digg might be purchased by Google, Microsoft, and several other tech groups. This whipped Digg users into panic but the company CEO Jay Adelson assured users last March that Digg is focused on improving its features. But the silence in the company right now is curious. And it is only a matter of time before Digg officially becomes part of the Google family.

The main problems right now is that current Digg users might have some concerns once the site is flooded with new users. Digg is not known to be welcoming so it will be interesting to see how things unfold.

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Microsoft is Gambling Its Profits Online

A lot of financial analyst grumble that Microsoft is putting too much of its profits to its online services endeavors. However, everyone cannot help but think that Microsoft may be on to something. Think about it; wouldn’t the newspaper industry also have some complaints a decade ago if Gannetts and Knights put their profits into online ventures when they were enjoying big profits from their ad revenues? And wouldn’t the newspaper industry now think that it was a brilliant idea right now if Gannetts and Knights have actually done this?

Traditionally, newspapers have been funded by advertising in areas such as help wanted, real estate, and car sales. Had a large newspaper company invested in online advertising earlier, it would have been in a much better shape. This analogy is not perfect though because newspaper lose revenue to internet sources. Meanwhile, Microsoft is steering clear of advertising by concentrating on its software.

A battle between Google and Microsoft is fast beginning to appear. The real question is whose economic power would become stronger. Google is funding its data centers through online advertising while Microsoft is using its Windows software to fund its ventures. Microsoft needs to show results from its online ventures to recover its investments.

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Palm Treo 700wx

The Palm Treo 700w was upgraded to the 700wx edition. Both versions have astounding similarities including its design and operating system. The improvements can be seen in its internal capabilities including the RAM upgrade. It has around 48MB, double the memory of the 700w. The result is a more responsive and faster device that makes a better device to use.

However, despite all its upgrades, there is also some inevitable downside to the 700wx edition. Similar to other Mobile-based Treo, there is an excessive amount of button and taps necessary to launch any of its programs. Its unintuitive interface also makes it hard for the user to navigate easily from one program to the next. 700wx is a good business PDA because it comes with all the usual complements including Mobile Office programs and Mobile Outlook for email.

The 700wx bore striking similarities with other types of Treos not only in terms of design but also in terms of capabilities. Its voice quality is just about average although it operates nicely on speakerphone. With an average talk time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, its battery life leaves much to be desired. But then again, at $500, you can say that this PDA is a bargain.

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AddingtingGames Penetrating Social Media

Nickelodeon’s AddingtingGames is penetrating social media. The company, one of the most popular gaming website in American, is becoming a social meeting place for Generation Y as well as their younger siblings.

The company will announce that it will turn its Flash-based games website into a more interactive media to form a community among teen players. In fact, by the end of October, AddingtingGames visitors can expect to create their own profile complete with user name, games played, their high scores, a friends list, and even photos. Players will also find out high-scoring friends among their list of people who played similar games. Because of this, players can get to communicate with the high-score players and challenge them when they go online.

Users also have the option to use the IM application to chat with other members. Despite these features though, Dave Williams, the company’s senior vice president of the Games Group is careful not to categorize their site as another social network. AddingtingGames currently attracts 10.7 million users in the US and it is stepping up its game to integrate casual gaming, user-generated content, and socializing with each other.

Popularity: 3%

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