New Gear in January 2010
by Paul Kang
At long last, KT has brought the iPhone into Korea. The prices depend on what contract you are on. You can choose from the original 3G-8GB, the 3GS-16GB, or 3GS-32GB (the “S” stands for “speed”). Get a piece of Korean Apple fan boy history. Retail price without a contract ranges from W682,0000–W946,000.
Barnes and Noble’s Nook in the Ebook Market
Ebook readers have come a long way over the past few years, and Amazon’s Kindle and Sony’s Reader have brought them to the mass market. What differentiates Barnes and Noble’s Nook from the others? The major differences are that the Nook is Wi-Fi enabled with a color-touch screen, Micro SD slot, and LendMe technology allowing you to let your friends borrow your ebooks. It will be primarily available in the US, but the Wi-Fi lets you roam. Retail Price: $259 USD
Whatever the experience you want to preserve, the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera will capture it in sparkling Full 1080p HD video. Plus, integrated image stabilization allows you to stay in focus. When you’re done shooting, plug it in and replay your memories on your HDTV or share the fun on YouTube with the built-in USB. The Zi8 pocket video camera gives you high definition at a low price. Retail Price: $179.99 USD
Livescribe’s Pulse SmartPen
With this gadget, you’ll never have to worry about letting something slip by you when you’re taking notes. The Pulse SmartPen records what you hear and links it to what you’re jotting down on the special digital paper so that you can fill in the blanks later. Look for the 4GB model which can hold up to 400 hours of audio. Great for business people, teachers, and students. Retail Price: $199.95 USD
Popularity: 1% [?]
