This is an unusual phone designed for easy messaging. It is on the 3G network and it features a slide out QWERTY keyboard. You can use it to fire out text messages, emails, and instant messages or even to update your status on Facebook or MySpace (both sites have direct links from the home screen). The phone also has GPS support and so you can get turn-by-turn directions. There is a built in 2 megapixel camera and camcorder with 8x digital zoom.

The phone works as a digital audio player and the Bluetooth support allows for streaming stereo headphones. You can insert a MicroSD memory card to boost the memory up to 16 GB. The 2.5 inch LCD supports a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and you can hook the phone up to your PC using a USB 2.0 cable. There are a few other tools and features including voice recording capability. Take the phone with AT&T service and you’ll get it for $0.01.

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This is a compact netbook with a 10.1 inch screen which weighs less than 3 pounds. It has a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1 GB of RAM and a 160 GB hard drive. It also supports Wi-Fi at 802.11 b or g standards. The display is an LED with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. Visuals are powered by the Intel GMA 950 graphics. It comes pre-installed with Windows XP Home edition.

There is a built in 1.3 megapixel webcam which can also be used for facial recognition security allowing only you to log in to the system. There are also built in stereo speakers and Dolby technology. The OneKey Rescue System lets you restore the system and recover data in the event of a failure. It also has an 89% of full size keyboard and a handy touchpad. This is the perfect netbook for business people on the move. It costs $305.97.

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This video MP3 player from Archos has 8 GB of memory, enough to hold over 4,000 songs. It features a 3 inch LCD touch screen with a 400 x 240 pixel resolution for easy navigation of your files and watching videos or looking at photos. It also has a built in FM radio and an FM transmitter so you can transmit music to your car radio. There is also a built in microphone which allows you to record voice notes. Finally there is a calendar and a stopwatch.

The device supports audio, video and image files in the following formats – MP3, WMA, and WAV for audio, MPEG 1/2/4, WMV, FLV, AVI, RM and RMVB for video, and JPG, BMP and GIF for images. The touch screen isn’t the most responsive but it is a very compact and useful device and the FM transmitter is a great feature. You can order one from Amazon for the relatively low price of $69.99.

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Microsoft has complained about Google’s business practices and suggested that the company is “undermining competition” by locking in business partners to deals that are excluding competitors. European authorities have apparently asked Google to explain their algorithms because of complaints. It may be a legitimate complaint but it sounds funny coming from Microsoft. The two companies now seem to be locked in battle as Google has expanded rapidly into other domains and Microsoft is determined not to be overtaken.

Microsoft’s partnership with Yahoo and the launch of Bing is clearly designed to try and claw back some of the share of online searches which is the foundation of Google’s success. Meanwhile Google has used the search engine success as a springboard into loads of other business pursuits. The two heavyweights have until now been subtle in their shots at each other but this marks a departure for Microsoft and it seems likely the fight will intensify. So who are you backing?

This is a very popular camcorder which is capable of recording in high definition. It features an 8.59 megapixel CMOS image sensor and the DIGIC DVIII image processor. This handy dual memory device also has 32 GB of internal memory and an SDHC memory card slot so there is no fiddling with tapes. It can record at up to 24 Mbps and at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Features such as image stabilization and face detection ensure that your movies are always great quality and the camcorder features a 200x digital zoom as well.

The quality is excellent with vibrant colors and crisp, sharp images. The low noise technology helps you film in low light conditions. The camcorder can also take still photos and it offers auto focus and auto exposure for both photo and film. There is a 24 frames per second cinema mode for that authentic look and a wide range of additional features which make this device suitable for serious film makers or casual users. You can get this camcorder for $799.

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This is a sleek and stylish portable hard drive ideal for backing up your data and transporting files and folders. It weighs less than 6 ounces and measures 5.1 x 3.2 x 0.5 inches so it is easy to carry. It connects via a USB 2.0 cable for transfer speeds up to 480 MB per second. It has a 5,400 RPM spin speed and an 8 MB buffer. It comes in various colors and sizes, this is the 500 GB variety but you can also get 250 GB and 320 GB models.

Your data is protected thanks to built in software encryption technology. The preloaded software also means there is no install necessary and you can just plug the device in and use it straight away. The USB travel cable is included and this product comes with a 5 year warranty. There is an optional docking station available for people who want it, otherwise the drive draws power via the USB port. The 500 GB model costs just $89.82 on Amazon.

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This is a powerful smart phone which shares the same feature set as the Nokia N97 but has been shrunken down to make it lighter and more compact. It has a 3.2 inch touch-enabled display and it flips open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. It has an 8 GB memory as standard and you can expand it to 16 GB with an SD memory card. It is a 3G phone with Wi-Fi support (802.11b or g) and it also supports Bluetooth 2.1 for hands free operation and streaming stereo audio.

There is a built in compass and the GPS receiver feature free Ovi Maps for turn-by-turn directions. It also has a 5 megapixel camera with a 14x digital zoom and it can record video at a resolution of 640 x 480, 16:9 aspect ratio, 30 frames per second. It also supports email and messaging, it works as digital audio player and it has a built in FM radio. You can get an unlocked handset for $469.99.

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This is a powerful and versatile laptop from HP which features a 2.2 GHz dual core Intel Pentium T4400 processor, 3 GB of RAM and a 320 GB hard drive. Graphics are handled by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M. There is also a built in SuperMulti DVD drive with LightScribe. It is a fairly compact model measuring 14.88 x 9.9 x 1.38/1.72 inches (it is wedge shaped when closed). It weighs in at less than 7 pounds and you’ll get almost 4 hours of use from a fully charged battery.

There is support for Wi-Fi on the 802.11b, g or n standard. It also features a built in webcam with microphone and there is a 5-in-1 digital media reader. There is also VGA out, an Ethernet connection, HDMI out, 3 USB ports and an RJ-11 port. This is a decent general purpose laptop and it costs $519.99 at Amazon.

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A company called Bloom Energy has just announced their new fuel cell called the Bloom Box. The idea is to provide energy for people and enable them to operate without needing to be drawing power from the grid. Ink coated tiles made from beach sand can be stacked together into a unit about the size of a refrigerator. Oxygen and fuel are fed in and the chemical reaction that takes place inside generates huge amounts of energy without combustion.

The Bloom box is already being used by eBay who run it on landfill waste-based bio-gas. They say the box generates more electricity than 3,000 solar panels. A single tile is enough to power a light bulb so a small stack can power a home. A number of companies are trying the technology out and Bloom Energy is aiming to make it available for general consumers. Although the initial cost of the unit is very high over time it can provide abundant cheap electricity.

This is a high quality Blu-ray player from Panasonic which can also access the internet. It offers full 1080p high resolution visuals of the highest quality thanks to the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. It also supports the highest quality 7.1 channel sound and can handle Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential. It is capable of upscaling DVDs to 1080p and it features a dedicated cinema mode which runs at 24 frames per second. The latest Blu-ray features BD-Live and Bonus View are also supported.

Extra features include an SD memory card slot and a USB port so you can view photos, listen to audio or watch video files. Thanks to the Ethernet connection you can also access services like Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube and Picasa. The player also supports VIERA link so you can control other devices with the one remote control. To round off, it has green credentials too, and has been designed to use less power. You can order this for the bargain price of $118.39 at Amazon.

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