Hong Kong Tech Phooey

a tech junkie from Hong Kong

First Look - Archos New Line

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Photo from ubergizmo

According to ubergizmo, the highlights of Archos New Line:

Archos 105: Simple Audio/Video PMP with 2GB and Organic LED (OLED) display

Archos 405: 3.5” display PMP with Personal Video Recording (PVR) capability. Can replay video on your TV. Only 2GB of flash memory. PVR requires an optional DVR station.

Archos 605: 4.3” display (800×480) PMP with PVR capability (requires optional DVR station). 30GB to 160GB hard disk + 4GB flash memory. WiFi lets user download/share content over the web/network.

Archos 705: similar to the 605, but with a 7” display (800×480)

September 17, 2007 Posted by hongkongphooey | Gadgets n Gizmos, PMP | | No Comments

Mod of the Day - LOVE

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Photo from ModBlog

A nice piece with the Chinese character “love” in the centre done by Jeff Gogue in Grants Pass, Oregon. [link]

September 17, 2007 Posted by hongkongphooey | MODs, Pics | | No Comments

Phones Price Updates

Cracked iPhone, Chinese/English import, HK$5,980

Nokia E90 Communicator, Chinese/English import, HK$7,380

Tomato Telecom: Address:Shop F52 1/F Comm.Podium of Sincere Hse. Mongkok,Kln (Mongkok MTR Station Exit D2), Phone: 2393 9698

September 17, 2007 Posted by hongkongphooey | Gadgets n Gizmos, Mobile Phone, Nokia, iPhone | , | No Comments

Video Review - iPod Touch

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Photo from Gizmodo

[16 September] Gizmodo had a very thorough review on the new iPod Touch out and a nice video as well. Check them out at the following links.

Apple iPod touch Review (Verdict: Good In the Face of Greatness)
Five Things We Like About the iPod touch (Video Edition)

In addition, there’s this new unboxing video of the iPod Touch from MacWorld.

To wrap this post up, the iPod Touch and iPhone interface comparison video, enjoy.

[Updated: 17 September] ThoughtFix from UltraMobileGeek had a another video review out and he does not agree to much that was said on the iPod Ads, but will still consider buying it entertainment purpose. Let’s check what he got to say.

Another iPod Touch vs iPhone Music & Video playback comparison video below.

September 17, 2007 Posted by hongkongphooey | Gadgets n Gizmos, Review, Video, iPod | | 1 Comment