Golden Shellback Coating is here and it is specifically created to protect gizmos against damage and loss of function due to harsh weather conditions and moisture. This protective shield produces a vacuum-deposited film that is non-flammable and insoluble in solvents. It is an ideal protection for plastic, copper, aluminum, metal, ceramic, steel, tin, or glass.

The price of this excellent anti-corrosion coating depends on the equipment you want to use it for. For the BlackBerry Pearl, $120; the iPod Shuffle, $60; the iPod Touch $120.

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A typical iPhone casing may offer only to protect your precious gadget from certain physical damage risks such as the occasional bump and scrapes. But if you are looking for more than just that, then you may want to have a look at the Power Slider 3G iPhone Case made by Incase. There is more to it than just any usual protective casing for your iPhone 3G.

The Incase Power Slider Case offers not only offer protection or your 3G iPhone, it is one of the first accessories of its kind to also offer extended battery life to your iPhone along with integrated syncing and charging features. This addition extends the life of your iPhone 3G. It is more than just good enough to have as an accessory for your iPhone 3G.

The Power Slider is equipped with integrated lithium ion polymer battery that can more than double the battery life of your iPhone 3G. It also comes with integrated charging and syncing features so those users no longer have to remove their iPhones from the casing in order to do just that. The Power Slider is available at the Incase website for US$ 99.95. Read more »

Mobile software developer Spb Software house has just released its the Spb pocket diary. Gadget reviewers are raving about its functionality and attention to detail.

Features

The Spb diary is the all-in-one Today plug-in for your mobile phone. It takes care of everything--it has six tabs for your Calendar, Tasks, Contacts (with photos), Notes, Messages and Special Events. Each (vertical) tab's content and form can be customized according to your taste and needs. Read more »

Are you sick and tired of headsets that can't precisely separate sound from ambient noise? Here comes Bluetooth Headset Jawbone. What's good about this stylish device is that it can aggressively eliminate 10x more noise than its closest competitor. Mobile phones have become an important part of our lives and we expect to use our phones in all environments with great audio quality. With Jawbone, not only does background noises are eliminated from your call, it also adjusts the speaker output for a better voice quality.

Jawbone features the revolutionary Noise Shield technology, combining the newest innovations in product design, audio processing, and acoustics for best headset performance. It has a proprietary voice activity sensor that precisely identifies when you speak in noisy environments and separates it from ambience noise. Jawbone also uses NoiseAssassin algorithms and highly directional microphones to remove such noise.

The tiny device is 50% smaller than the original Jawbone. It has an "invisible button" for that clutter-free look and a touch-surface technology that allows you to operate switches just by lightly pressing the outer shield. Made with ultra-smooth medical-grade plastic, Jawbone comes with 4 fine leather earloops, 3 earbuds, a wall charger, and USB charger. It has a talk time of up to 4 hours and standby time of up to 8 days. You can buy the package from Jawbone's website at $129.99. Read more »

V-Moda, the company that merges fashion with music and gadgetry, recently released its latest "modaphone". V-Moda's modaphones hip collection is "designed to recreate the sensation of the world's finest clubs and concert venues while enriching individual style."

The Vibe Duo, like its predecessors, carries on V-Moda's "pursuit of perfection of form, fashion and function."

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The best thing about the Tri Band Projector Phone is the fact that it is of possesses a capability which is not present in most of the phones. It is quite unique to see a phone that has a projector attached to it. With this you can project movies or uploaded data on walls and even white screens. Just imagine that a cell phone and camera rolled into one.

 Also, known as CVSL-112, it has an open SIM slot which allows users to use over a wide range of cellular phones that are compatible with the following GSM networks of 900MHz, 1800MHz and 1900MHz. Further, it has several other features in it like MP3 and MP4 players, 1.3 digital camera, a video recorder, an image viewer and a number of cool messaging alternatives. In addition, it has a micro SD card slot that allows loading of data on the phone.  

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There are so many possibilities in using your iPhone and iPod. Not only you can use them as multimedia players, you can also turn the iPhone into a telescope, or your iPod into a fashion accessory. But it does not stop there, as new cellphone accessories are becoming readily available to maximize the use of your iPhone and iPod. So, how about an alarm clock?

Mobile phone accessories maker iLuv introduces its iMM173, a multifunctional docking device for your iPhone and iPod. Not only can you use it as additional speakers for your iPhone and iPod, but also an FM radio and even an alarm clock. You can even charge your iPhone and iPod (even at the same time) while they are playing without even shutting them down.

The iMM173 also comes with an LCD display that shows the time and other features like the FM station megahertz. You can present up to eight favorite stations. As an alarm clock, it can be set to sleep or wake mode, playing your kind of music either through you iPhone, iPod, or FM radio as the alarm goes off.

Imagine charging your devices as you sleep at night, then waking up in the morning either with an alarm buzzer or with your favorite tunes. However, this docking device is only compatible with any iPod with dock connector, excluding the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation iPod. Read more »

Apple's iPhone has become all the rage among gadget geeks and aspiring techies that a lot of accessories have been created for it.  From earphones to telescopes to those ridiculous armbands, people are also buying these accessories to complement how they use their iPhones.  One of the most popular types of accessory is arguably portable speakers.  It is one thing to listen to the music using the iPhone on your own, but it is another thing when you want to let other people hear your kind of music.

DLO, one of the most well-known mobile phone accessory makers, introduces its new Portable iPhone Speakers.  At first glance, it looks like an egg that you need to "break" to reveal the speakers, base, and cables iPhone users are very much familiar at.  Do not be fooled by the small size of these speakers, and they are powerful enough to blare your favorite tunes or videos with stereo sound.  It also comes with a built-in interference-free digital amplifier.

Because you can attach the speakers when not in use, these are very convenient to carry while traveling.  The speakers measure 6 inches in diameter and has a very sleek design.  They are operational either on 4 AAA batteries or through an AC adapter.  They are also compatible with any audio device aside from iPhone such as iPod, Zune, and even Sansa, as long as it has a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. Read more »

The German company Zeiss has created a really cool kind of eyewear that improves iPod and Nokia users' viewing pleasure.

Introducing the Zeiss Cinemizer, portable home cinema goggles that can simulate a 39-inch display or a meter-sized movie screen at a distance of two meters.

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Many protection covers available in the market today do just that: protecting portable media players. But with My Touch Keys, you can protect various parts of your iPod while allowing you to easily and comfortably type letters from the keypads. This plastic protection overlay, specifically made for iPods, covers the entire screen of the device except the keypad letters and home button. The protection cover does not impede you to enjoy several applications and controls of your iPod.

This transparent cover gives an excellent tactile-feedback and enables you to use the touch-sensitive screen technology features with much convenience. It allows you to key in words much faster and helps you to further utilize the QWERTY keypad with significantly less effort. Further improving the tactile feedback, My Touch Keys allows you to feel the location of each letter since; with the textured surface helping you recognize by touch each letter. This reduces typographical errors while allowing you to type faster with much comfort.

Overall, My Touch Keys is a perfect solution for iPod users who have difficulty typing on the touch screen. With this plastic protection cover, everything is made easier, more convenient, and more comfortable for that maximum iPod experience. The protection cover costs only $7.99, which is a very reasonable price considering its benefits. Read more »

We are still at odds with regards to the assessment of the ASUS AiGuru SV1.

Granted, this gadget is the first Skype certified videophone in the world. It has an attractive seven-inch screen and it is very user-friendly. The SV1 enables the user to make phone calls using a webcam, a speaker, and a microphone. Plus, it allows the person using the SV1 to see the person he or she is calling. But that is as far as the positive qualities of this videophone goes.

Needless to say, the SV1 has certain attributes that bring unnecessary convenience to its users. For starters, the video quality it produces is pretty much disappointing, although this glitch is understandable, considering the fact that its screen is rather small. But another downside to this gadget is its battery life. ASUS seemed to have made a mistake when it designed the SV1 with a battery that can only last for some 20 minutes or so. Read more »

Pocket Solutions is a company which produces accessories for your mobile and digital gadgets. Pocket solutions has come up with the perfect solution to protect your Ipaq 600 Business Navigator.

Using silicone - a polymer that has a "backbone" of silicone-oxygen linkages, like those found in glass and sand - for the material, the case covers the entire gadget yet allows you to access your gadget's accessories such as memory cards, stylus, etc.

It's soft so you don't have to worry about being, yet it's slip- and impact-resistant. And because this silicone case completely covers your device, you won't have to worry about scratching your device when you carelessly toss it into your bag or slip it into you pocket. Read more »

With the popularity of iPhone, introduction of accessories that are comparable to this mobile phone is bound to happen.  But of all the iPhone peripherals that have been available to the market, this one has got to be so up there in the "why didn't I think of this" level.

The iTelescope is simple a small telescopic lens that you can attach to your iPhone for a closer view of the subject that you want to shoot while on camera mode.  This gives you bigger and close photos, especially if the subject is small but the available zoom function can only do so much.  The iPhone telescope can give up to 6 times telescopic zoom to your iPhone, a clear advantage when taking photos of hiking trails, spectator sports, and even rock concerts.

This unique telescopic camera lens also comes with a super wide angle, thus avoiding the contortion of image that everyone dreads while giving higher visual acuteness.  All you have to do is to fix it in your iPhone whenever you need that perfect shot, adjust the lens according to your needs, and you are done! Purchasing this iPhone accessory also comes with a crystal case.  Some people swear that this can be the greatest spy kit ever, but we do not want to give you the hint.  The iTelescope is available at US$19. Read more »

Are you a music lover who wants to experience the future of music playback? If yes, then Chord Chordette Gem is perfect for you. Measuring 160 mm x 70 mm x 40 mm (W x H x D), the compact receiver integrates within an existing HiFi system and allows the transfer of music from a Bluetooth enabled PC, phone, or PDA. It also has a USB port that enables direct streaming of audio from a PC. The first in a new range of lower cost products, it relies on the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Bluetooth compatible devices in delivering digital data. It can be processed through the device's on-board 24bit DAC.

But not all players and phones support the A2DP protocols since it is still a fledgling technology. The Chord Chordette Gem gives you much better performance than the analog audio outputs you see from other Bluetooth devices. It also enables CD-like transfer of music. The unit can connect with devices up to 30 meters and comes with a USB port, allowing you to connect a PC; it will appear seamlessly as an audio device by the operating system.

The Chord Chordette Gem is impressive. It can give you sound that is far better than CD. Overall, it allows you to simply and wirelessly transfer audio around your home without losing audio quality. The unit is available in for a retail price of £399. the Bluetooth dongle costs about £6. Available colors: red, lime, silver, black, purple, blue yellow, and green. Read more »

From now on, there will be no need to fish through your bag and look for your Bluetooth Headsets.

LG has come up with the perfect solution to that problem. The LG Decoy is the first ever phone to boast a fully integrated BlueTooth Headset that prominently snaps into place at the back of the phone.

And that's not the only cool thing about thins phone. While your LG Decoy phone is carrying its little Bluetooth headset on its back it is also charging it the whole time! That means no more hassle about charging two devices, plugging in or what have you. Read more »

Technology has done a lot to make our lives easier. For instance, Bluetooth has, among other things, enabled drivers to take calls from their mobile phones without having to hold the actual unit which could cause vehicular accidents. However, what if you are riding a motorcycle?

That's where Parrot SK 4000 comes in. It is a Bluetooth headset that is meant for motorcycle helmets that enables you to make and take calls, listen to FM radio or to your favorite digital music all while riding your motorcycle.

The microphone is mounted on a flexible coupling and the headset speakers are positioned inside the helmet, while the RF remote control is mounted on the handlebars. The device automatically links to your Bluetooth-enable cell phone, as well has enables you to plug in your iPod or other music player. Other features include voice recognition, text to speech, USB connection, and a battery life of 10 hours.

The Parrot SK 4000 is a convenient necessity for motorcycle riders, especially in taking important phone calls. Read more »

The Plantronics Voyager 520 is an in-ear Bluetooth headset that has active noise-cancellation features and a wind screen to help reduce unwanted background and wind noise. It is an updated version of the bestselling Voyager 510 headset. The Voyager 520 has a classier look with its simple, teardrop design as compared to the original Jabra-inspired 510 headset, which looks more like a big hearing aid.

The Voyager 520 has a redesigned ear tip and loop for more comfort. The ear hook is made of flexible silicone material which can rotate to fit either ear. You can wear the headset for hours and not feel any discomfort in your ear canal. It is also smaller and not bigger in size than the average lipstick. The sexy and stylish 520 measures at 2.5" x .7" x .5" and weighs only half an ounce. It has a sleek piano black appearance with carbon fiber side trimmings.

The single toggle of the Voyager 520 has several functions: for volume control, turning the headset on and off, and for handling calls. The call functions include synchronization, voice activation, last call redial, answer and reject call. Switching the volume rocker up and down can be a bit tricky for some. Also, an LED is located above the toggle, which glows blue and red depending on the function. The one-button functionality of the Voyager 520 is really an innovative design to make calls more efficient. Read more »

The Linksys USB Bluetooth Adapter brings local wireless connectivity to your computers equipped with USBs. With Bluetooth technology, this product lets you connect a variety of electronic devices together without any wires, making connections from your notebook to peripherals in an airport lounge (for instance) without all the cable clutter.

With the USB Bluetooth Adapter connected into a USB port on your notebook or desktop computer, you would be able to connect with with up to seven Bluetooth-enabled devices. This would bring ease in synchronizing the data in your PDA, transferring files to other computers, sending files to printers or fax servers, using a wireless mouse, keyboard, or telephony headset, or even using your mobile phone as a link to the Internet. It's virtually your own "personal area network".

No batteries here, since it is powered directly from the USB port. The adapter also provide data security with Bluetooth's 128-bit encryption and "frequency hopping" scheme. The Linksys USB Bluetooth Adapter makes it easy to discover and connect nearby devices, thereby creating a whole new world of wireless connectivity. Read more »