Samsung Jet S8000 with 3G, Quad-Band GSM, 5 MP

The Samsung Jet S8000 features a 3.1-inch WVGA AMOLED Touchscreen with 16 million colors, a 5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, quad-band EDGE/GPRS, 3.6Mbps HSDPA, Samsung-trademark Dolfin Broswer, A-GPS, TouchWiz 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi, microUSB support, and multitasking. Samsung S8000 Jet measures 108.8 x 53.5 x 11.9mm, while the spec list continues with FM Radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2GB/8GB memory, but with a microSD card slot which can hold a 16GB card, 30fps video recording, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, XviD, video support, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA and more audio support, and an 1,100mAh battery which provides up to 300 minutes of 3G talk time, and 406 hours of standby in 3G.

Samsung Jet S8000 Unlocked Phone with 3G, Quad-Band GSM, 5 MP Camera, and 2 GB Memory–International Version No Warranty (Black)

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Nokia X6 GSM Phone

Nokia X6 GSM Phone – A powerful entertainment and on-the-go social networking device, the Nokia X6 mobile phone features a lush 3.2-inch widescreen capacitive touch display, 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual LED flash, integrated GPS with free Ovi Maps Navigation, and 16 GB of internal memory. You’ll have tons of space to save your pictures, music, video clips and data, and you can always grab more games and applications downloaded from the Ovi Store.


The home screen features a dedicated Media Bar touch key for quick access to your stored music and video, online sharing sites, and Web browser. It also includes a customizable Contacts Bar where you can easily make calls and manage messages as well as follow up to 20 Web feeds from online friends–from social networks, personal blogs, Twitter feeds and more. You’ll be able to quickly send text messages and e-mail as well as update your own status thanks to the onscreen QWERTY keyboard, which automatically changes orientation depending on how the phone is rotated.

Running the latest version of the Symbian operating system, the Nokia X6 includes pre-loaded games (including Spore by EA and DJ Mix Tour by Gameloft). Other features include Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, a full HTML Web browser, access to personal and corporate e-mail (with ability to view attachments), stereo FM radio, and up to 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks (up to 11.5 hours on standard non-3G GSM networks).

Free Ovi Maps Navigation
With its integrated GPS sensor and the newest edition of Ovi Maps (full version pre-loaded on this phone or available as a free download from nokia.com/maps), you’ll enjoy all essential car and pedestrian navigation features as well as the ability to use navigation features even when not connected to a cellular network–great for extending battery life and saving on international roaming charges. Features include turn-by-turn voice guidance, over 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities for quick recognition of the landscape around you, access to Lonely Planet travel guides, and detailed maps for over 180 countries . You’ll also be able to keep moving in the right direction with the integrated electronic compass.


Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.

Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you’ll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services–from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you’ll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).

Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA.
• Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver with free Ovi Maps enables you to find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route.
• Gorgeously colorful 3.2-inch touch-enabled display with 640 x 360-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors.
• 16 GB internal memory
• 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics with up to 4x digital zoom, dual LED flash, center-weighted auto-focus, multiple scene modes, direct printing to compatible printers, and more.
• Capture widescreen videos (640 x 352; VGA) at 30 frames per second (fps). Other features include 4x digital zoom, MPEG4/3GPP formats, up to a 90-minute clip length, video stabilization, scene settings, and video light.
• Upload your photos and videos to Ovi Share and share them online with friends and family.
• TV output for sharing videos on larger screens
• Secondary camera on front for video calls (QCIF resolution) for use on compatible networks.
• Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, and eAAC+ formats.
• Video playback formats include MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps VGA, MPEG4-AVC playback 30 fps QVGA, WMV9 playback 30 fps QVGA, and MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps nHD
• Stereo FM radio with RDS capabilities
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN profile); note that additional charges may be applicable.
• SMS and MMS messaging
• Supports e-mail accounts from more than a thousand ISPs (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their e-mail using the Mail for Exchange mobile e-mail client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange e-mail account is required and your Exchange Administrator must have enabled your account for synchronization).
• Full HTML Web browser (OSS) with support for Flash Lite 3.0
• Organizer tools including calendar, to-do list, notes, clock, converter, voice recorder
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
• S60 5th Edition, Symbian OS version 9.4

Vital Statistics
The Nokia X6 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.37 x 2 x 0.54 inches. Its 1320 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of 3G talk time (up to 11.5 hours on non-3G GSM networks), and up to 450 hours (18.75 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, plus 850/900/1900/2100 3G networks (HSDPA).

What’s in the Box
Nokia X6 handset, rechargeable battery (BL-5J), charger (AC-8), connectivity cable (CA-101D), wired stereo headset (WH-701), user guide, mini DVD with software

Free Worldwide Walk and Drive Navigation

Nokia now offers its Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation application free across the globe. Drivers receive turn-by-turn voice guidance including lane assistance, traffic information (in 10 countries including the U.S.), and safety camera and speed warnings, while pedestrians will be guided on shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones in over 100 cities across the globe. And unlike other mobile navigation mapping solutions, Ovi Maps works offline–no cellular service is required.



Driving directions.


3D landmarks.



Lonely Planet guide.


Real-time weather.


With the new Ovi Maps for mobile you get for free:

• Maps for over 180 countries and free map updates
• Drive and Walk navigation available in over 70 countries with real-time voice guidance
• My Position enables you to find your current location easier and faster than ever.
• New one box search for quicker access to finding places and addresses.
• Save your favorite places and routes, then synchronize them with your Ovi account over the air.
• Car navigation with voice and visual instructions, lane assistance and speed limit information. Now also with text-to-speech voice guidance.
• Pedestrian navigation with routing through pedestrian zones and shortcuts, pathways through parks and buildings, stairways and plazas. Now with text-to-speech voice guidance.
• Get real-time weather information including a 5-day forecast, for your current or any location found via search.
• Lonely Planet and Michelin offer you dynamic access to the best and most relevant editorial travel content for over 1000 destinations. Find thousands of listings for sights, restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife, and more. Look these places up on the map and get to them with Walk and Drive navigation.
• Discover the events happening nearby your location on the map or any place found via search.
• Share your location on Facebook–where you are, what you are up to and finish with a photo.

No Hidden Costs
The new version of Ovi Maps comes with all the maps and high-end, car grade navigation features you need for free and is yours to keep for the life of the smartphone. No additional licenses needed for extra countries, regions or services like traffic information or city guides. Data charges from network operators may apply.

Voice Guidance and Traffic Information
Turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings. For pedestrians, this includes shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones for over 100 cities around the world as well as 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities to help you find exactly where you are.

Unique Hybrid Technology
Ovi Maps is built on an advanced technology called hybrid vector maps. Vector maps are high quality but less data intensive and allow you to continue to navigate even if you lose your network connection. This means that maps downloaded or updated across a network connection are about half the size of bulky bitmaps used by other mobile map providers. The hybrid technology ensures that, unlike other providers, any downloaded map data is stored on the device for future use.

No Network Connection Required When Navigating
Avoid expensive, battery-draining network connections with Nokia’s unique hybrid technology. Maps can be pre-loaded on to your Nokia smartphone so you can set Ovi Maps to offline mode, saving battery power, and the navigation system will still work. This is particularly useful for those worried about data connection costs when travelling abroad or when you are travelling through areas with little or no network coverage.

Best Global Coverage
You take your mobile with you wherever you go in the world so, as standard, voice guided navigation for both pedestrians and drivers is available for 74 countries in 46 different languages and there are maps for over 180 countries. This gives you the best maps with the largest global coverage for free.

Product Description

Designed for a high quality entertainment experience and to keep you connected with extensive social networking capabilities.Connect to the future of mobile entertainment and enjoy more of your favorite music, photos, movies, games and add-on applications.Fast and clear browsing of the web and your media with the large, full touch screen.Your social media center in your pocket for one touch access to your closest friends. Share your media when and where you want to.


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Motorola DROID A855 another Android Phone

The first Android-powered phone for Verizon Wireless, the 3G-enabled Motorola DROID smartphone offers a full package of powerful mobile connectivity–from easy access to all your social networks and viewing of full Web sites to spoken turn-by-turn directions thanks to the new Google Maps with Navigation Beta app. One of the thinnest full-QWERTY slider phones available, the Motorola DROID also features a high-resolution 3.7-inch touchscreen display and a virtual onscreen keyboard that auto-rotates depending on the phone’s orientation. And you’ll be able to capture high-resolution images and DVD-quality videos on the go with its 5-megapixel camera with flash.

The Motorola DROID offers the powerful Android 2.0 operating system, fast and reliable Verizon Wireless 3G connectivity, and a wealth of Google Mobile services–including the new Google Maps with Navigation app.
With integrated Google technology, the Motorola DROID brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. The DROID also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail.

In addition to 3G connectivity, the DROID offers Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and business networks as well as hotspots while on the go and Bluetooth connectivity for both hands-free devices and stereo music streaming. Other features include memory expansion via microSD memory cards (a 16 GB card is included with the device), threaded text and picture messaging for seamless on-the-go conversations, Visual Voicemail capabilities, 3.5mm headset jack, and up to 6.4 hours of talk time.

Here are just a few of the things that the Motorola DROID can do for you:

• Zip through the Web: Access the Internet at 3G speeds via the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network or from any Wi-Fi hotspot. The multi-window HTML browser with a massive processor delivers the Web the way you expect.
• See it all in cinema-style: View the Web, email, Google Maps, videos and more in widescreen on a brilliant 3.7-inch high-resolution screen. Boasting a width of 854 pixels to reduce the need for side-to-side panning and more than 400,000 pixels total, DROID has more than twice that of the leading competitor.
• Run multiple applications at once: Customize your DROID with thousands of applications and hundreds of widgets available on Android Market. Toggle back and forth between up to six applications at a time to juggle the universe and your apps.
• Perform Google Search at the speed of sound: Simply tell DROID what you’re looking for using voice-activated search, and it will serve up Google search results based on your location. If you want more, simply type what you’re looking for into the search bar on the home screen and DROID will also search content on your phone, such as apps and contacts, and the Web.
• Capture moments: Snap digital camera-quality photos with a 5-megapixel camera loaded with the works, such as a dual-LED flash, auto-focus and image stabilization, or capture your friend’s antics in 16 million colors with DVD-quality video capture and playback. Store it all on the included 16 GB memory card, so you always have it on hand.
• Multi-task like a master: Keep tabs on all your messages with integrated Gmail and Exchange email pushed directly to you, but don’t let them get in your way. With the handy Android notification panel, go straight to the message or simply ignore it, and get back to the task at hand. And, a smart dictionary learns as you type and automatically includes your contacts.Other features include a 3.7-inch touchscreen, slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, real HTML web browsing, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (with included 16 GB card), and access to both personal and corporate email
• Get where you need to go with Google Maps Navigation (Beta): DROID is the first device with Google Maps Navigation, providing turn-by-turn voice guidance as a free feature of Google Maps. It’s powered by Google and connected to the Internet. Use voice shortcuts and simply say “Navigate to [your destination],” and you’ll be on your way. See live traffic, use Street View or satellite imagery to view your route, and get access to the most recent maps and business information from Google Maps without ever needing to update your device.

The Motorola DROID comes pre-loaded with a variety of Google and Verizon Wireless mobile services, including:

• Gmail: Multiple accounts support and undo for common operations.
• YouTube: One-touch recording and playback from home screen widget or app, one-touch sharing with friends, and the ability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.<
• Google Talk: Easily switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview pictures and videos sent by links.
• Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.
• Calendar: Ability to see who has R.S.V.P.’d to your meeting invitations.
• Amazon MP3 Store: Download the latest tracks over the air.>
• Verizon Wireless Visual Voice Mail: Delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions.

Key Features and Specifications

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
• Powered by the Android 2.0 operating system with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market. Built-in GPS with turn-by-turn directions provided by Google Maps and voice prompts using the Google Maps Navigation (BETA) app.
• 3.7-inch touchscreen with 480 x 854-pixel resolution and 16 million color depth
• Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with familiar layout lets you type messages easily without scrolling for the letter you want.
• 5-megapixel autofocus camera also includes multiple scene modes, white balance settings, image quality choices, macro setting, multiple color effects, and geotagging capabilities.
• DVD-quality video capture at 720 x 480-pixel resolution and up to 24 fps capture; up to 30 fps playback
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (16 GB card included)
• Multi-format digital audio player with dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads. Includes compatibility with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, and WMA formats and the capability to create and manage playlists on the phone.
• YouTube app for streaming video over 3G and Wi-Fi connections.
• Real HTML Web browsing provides more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone (Android Webkit HTML5-based browser).
• Standard voice mail and compatibility with Verizon Visual Voice Mail (subscription required), which enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
• Email: Corporate (Exchange 2003 and 2007), Gmail, IMAP, POP3, Attachment and browser document viewer (Microsoft Office and pdf)
• USB 2.0 connectivity
• 3.5mm Headset Jack
• Bilingual Interface: English/Español
• >Cortex A8 processor with dedicated HW Acceleration
• Memory: ROM: 512MB; RAM: 256MB
• TTY compatible>
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3

Vital Statistics
The Motorola DROID weighs 5.96 ounces and measures 4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.4 hours of talk time, and up to 270 hours (11.25 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

What’s in the Box
Motorola DROID handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 16 GB microSD card, quick start guide, user manual


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Motorola BACKFLIP Android Phone

Powered by the Android OS and featuring the socially minded MOTOBLUR overlay, the Motorola BACKFLIP for AT&T features an original reverse flip design, 3.1-inch touchscreen display, spacious physical keyboard, and unique BACKTRACK touch panel located behind the screen when the device is folded open–providing you hands-free navigation of the phone without having to touch the display. It also boasts super-fast Web browsing on AT&T’s 7.2 HSPA 3G technology as well as Wi-Fi networking with access to more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots.

With MOTOBLUR, updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter as well as e-mail are automatically delivered to the home screen and fed into easy-to-manage streams.

MOTOBLUR helps you to stay on top of both work and personal e-mail as well as keep tabs on all your Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter pals–all automatically delivered to the customizable home screen. You can also update your status to Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter simultaneously and sync your social network contacts with your phonebook and e-mail contact lists.

With integrated Google technology, the Motorola BACKFLIP brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, GTalk instant messaging (with presence capabilities), YouTube, and Picasa. The BACKFLIP also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail.

This GPS-enabled phone can access Google Maps as well as the AT&T Navigator service for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. The BACKFLIP comes with a 2 GB microSD memory card pre-installed, and it’s compatible with optional additional cards up to 16 GB in size. Other features include a 5-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for both hands-free communication and stereo music streaming, full HTML Web browser, and up to 6 hours of talk time.

Revolutionary Design

The BACKFLIP’s original design can be used in a unique tabletop multimedia mode so you can watch movies, TV shows or other streaming video on the 3.1-inch widescreen display–it’s also the perfect set up for using as an alarm clock. And the BACKFLIP’s full QWERTY keyboard makes sending messages fast and easy.

It also features another Motorola innovation–the BACTRACK rear navigation pad, which simulates a PC experience and makes scrolling and surfing effortless. With the rear BACKTRACK touch pad, you can flick through photos or Web pages for your friends without your fingers obscuring the home screen.



Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T’s HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
• Powered by the Android operating system (version 1.5) with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market. (Learn more)
• Innovative widget-based MOTOBLUR overlay to Android automatically delivers Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail, and work and personal e-mail updates to the home screen in easy-to-view streams so there is no need to open and close different mobile applications. (Learn more)
• Update Facebook, MySpace and Twitter at once instead of opening individual apps as well as upload your photos to Facebook, MySpace, Picasa and Photobucket.
• MOTOBLUR continuously displays your friends’ latest profile pics as part of your texts, calls, e-mails and address book.
• View your friends your way: MOTOBLUR lets you view friends from A to Z, by contact history or in groups you make yourself.
• Customize your home screen with your favorite widgets and short cuts
• Your information is continuously updated and backed up into a secure environment, so you’re connected and protected even if you lose your phone.
• GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options.
• Built-in accelerometer and eCompass for use with location and orientation apps.
• 3.1-inch touchscreen display (320 x 480 pixels, 65K colors)
• 5-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, LED flash, video capture (24 fps), and easy uploading of videos to YouTube,
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. (Profiles supported: A2DP, HID, HSP, HFP, AVRCP and GAP)
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB (2 GB card included).
• Full HTML Web browsing
• Text, picture and video messaging
• Instant messaging via AIM, Windows Live, Yahoo!, and Google Talk
• Push e-mail via Google and Exchange with support for IMAP and POP, MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail
• Google and corporate calendar (supports Exchange 2003 and 2007 protocols)
• Back-up and security: Contacts, log-in information, home screen customizations, e-mail and social network messages are backed up automatically on the secure MOTOBLUR portal. The portal also allows you to use the phone’s fully integrated aGPS to help locate the phone if misplaced. Remote wipe easily clears information from a lost device.
• 3.5mm headset jack
• USB connectivity
• Dual microphone with noise cancellation
• Voice dialing capabilities
• 528 MHz processor, 256 MB flash memory

Vital Statistics
The Motorola BACKFLIP weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.09 x 0.6 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 324 hours (13.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T’s dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS) plus 2100 MHz international 3G networks.

What’s in the Box
Motorola BACKFLIP handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide, user manual


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Google Follow Finder: Find some sweet tweeps

This morning we announced a replay feature in real-time search that helps you search the public archive of updates from Twitter. Now, we have more Twitter news from today’s Chirp Conference. We’ve just released a new experimental service in Google Labs called Google Follow Finder to help you expand your Twitter network. With Google Follow Finder, simply enter your Twitter account name and you’ll see a list of people you might be interested in following. You can also get interesting suggestions by entering other Twitter user names. Here’s what it looks like:

If you see someone you want to follow, just click “Follow on Twitter,” log in, and they’ll be added to your following list in Twitter. This integration is based on Twitter’s new @anywhere frameworks, which make it easy for any site to add Twitter functionality. We’re using the frameworks to provide dynamic information about Twitter accounts and one-click following.

The lists in Google Follow Finder are generated using public following and follower lists on Twitter. For example, if you follow CNN and the New York Times on Twitter, and most people who follow CNN and the New York Times also tend to follow TIME, we'll suggest TIME as a “Tweep you might like.” The list of “Tweeps with similar followers” is simply a list of accounts with similar follower lists to yours.

We hope you find some sweet tweeps.

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moodINQ - Programmable Tattoo System

It comes a time in a person’s life where he/she wants to have some body modifications done. By body modification, I mean getting piercings or having a tattoo. It is a fact of life though that there is discrimination against people who have these, but you cannot let your self expression be watered down! What you can do is have this new tattoo concept of moodINQ.

The moodINQ is a programmable tattoo system that allows you to have a tattoo having the design that you want when you want it. It is just like a tattoo sleeve with the option to choose any design and remove it anytime. You just have to get an e-ink grid done on your skin by the company’s partners in the cosmetic industry. The grid placement can depend on your preference – either on your arms, lower back, shoulders, etc. After about 2-3 days of healing period from the canvass implant, you can now put any design that you want. You just have to run the moodINQ wand over the canvass area and the design would already appear. You can get the classic “mom” tattoo or probably get that tramp stamp that you wanted ever since. When you are going to a trip at your parents’ home, you can easily remove the design using the wand and your skin will be back like it was before. Just choose a new design and run the tattoo over to have your tattoo back.

Each kit includes the moodINQ wand, computer software (Mac and PC), and a 2 year membership to moodINQ’s tattoo art database. The e-ink canvass implant is separate from this purchase and price depends on the size and placement.


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iPad apps: creativity unleashed

We love to create things: drawings, movies, photos, songs, and, on occasion, stunning literary imagery with the help of text styling. While Apple didn't necessarily blow us away with its offerings on this front for the iPad (no GarageBand, iPhoto, or iMovie, for instance), 3rd party developers are naturally happy to oblige. We were frankly surprised at some of the depth and functionality we discovered in the App Store, but while what we have here is a nice start, we're even more curious to see what sort of creativity these developers can coax out us with a few months of iPad experience under their belts and a better handle on the strengths and weaknesses of the system. For the time being follow us after the break as we run you through some of our existing favorites. Not enough apps for you? Check out some of our other roundups!

Drawing

 

Brushes ($9.99) - The "premiere" painting application for the iPhone has made its way to the iPad. Unfortunately, while the controls are nicely laid out and perfectly intuitive (we particularly like the way Brushes handles layers), the lines just don't look right. We wondering if this could have to do with a lack of time with the actual iPad hardware, since they app almost seems badly synced with the screen, though we didn't have this problem in Sketchbook or Quill. We'll be watching for an update to see if this app can be restored to its former greatness. Export options include iPad photo library, Flickr, email, and email recorded actions. [See in iTunes]

 

Sketchbook Pro ($7.99) - At the moment this is our iPad winner for basic drawing and painting. Not only is it cheaper than Brushes, but lines just look better on it. Unfortunately the menus are slightly less intuitive than on Brushes, and you have to tap a little nub at the bottom center of the screen to pull them up at all -- we think there's plenty of room to keep them up at all times, particularly for as often as we need to undo. Export options include iPad photo library, flattened, and .psd. [See in iTunes]

 

Quill ($0.99, universal app) - While bitmap drawing gets most of the love, we've always had a soft place in our hearts for the indestructible vector. Quill is a vector drawing app, which means none of those fancy paintbrush or pencil stylings of the better known drawing apps, but also means great flexibility for moving and re-ordering lines. It lacks layers, but each line can be moved up and down individually, so if you draw a fill it's not difficult to send it to the bottom of the pile. You can't edit actual vector points, like in Adobe Illustrator, but for $0.99 (for now, at least) we're hardly complaining. Export options include PNG, PDF, and SVG over email. [See in iTunes]

 

C64 Paint ($2.99) - We love pixel art, and C64 Paint makes it fun. Unlike the fast-and-loose lines from most iPad drawing apps, C64 Paint is about drawing pixel by pixel, with a few add-ons to make the process not completely arduous. It's not for everybody, but we imagine ourselves burning quite a few hours trying to out-eBoy eBoy. Export options include iPad photo library and email. [See in iTunes]

 

ArtStudio ($0.99) - In the war of the drawing apps, ArtStudio is... another drawing app. It has some great line smoothing, a very nice brush for the pencil, and a quick, intuitive interface. Unfortunately, it's not overly polished, with some cringe-worthy UI text and icons, and it doesn't offer quite the "quality" of brushes that can be found in Brushes and Sketchbook Pro. It might be a steal at the current entry level price, but if you want room to grow you might want one of the heavier hitters. [See in iTunes]

Photos

 

Masque ($5.99) - If you've seen a demo of Apple's new "Brushes" tool for Aperture 3, you might have a good grasp on what Masque does. Even borrowing some of the visual language from Aperture, Masque live applies one of an assortment of filters like blur or saturation or black and white with a resizable finger-controlled brush. It works intuitively and looks great, but unfortunately the feature set is rather restrictive at the moment. You can only apply one filter to an image at a time, and you'd actually have to save a photo to your photo library and then re-import it into Masque to apply another. It's also a one trick pony: if you need to crop or make other tweaks to your image you'll need to rely on another image app. Export options include iPad photo library, email, and Facebook. [See in iTunes]

 

Photogene ($3.99) - It's sort of silly to talk about a "Photoshop replacement" for the iPhone or iPad -- at least so far -- but Photogene does a good deal more than many of its gimmicky photo tweaking brethren. It includes all the main tweaks you need to make to a photo before shipping it out, including extensive color adjustment and levels, cropping, and precise rotation. It also tosses in some "toys" like frames and speech bubbles, but they don't detract from the experience and might add a nice bit of flavor in a pinch. Export options include iPad photo library, Twitter, Facebook, email, and clipboard. [See in iTunes]

Music

 

Looptastic HD ($9.99) - Ready to trance up the dance floor? Looptastic HD offers a super simple method of layering and mixing loops, with the ability to mix between to separate stacks, add live effects, and even record a performance. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of flexibility or import / export ability, outside of a way to download more loops online (all free, but we're sure paid loops will be coming). Also unfortunate, for folks who have paid $14.99 for the Looptastic Producer app on the iPhone, or any of the other myriad Looptastic flavors, Looptastic HD is a separate purchase. [See in iTunes]

 

StudioTrack ($39.99) - When you talk "creativity," what you don't want is "creativity on rails," which is all too common with iPhone and iPad apps. Studiotrack completely shatters that, offering a real, honest-to-goodness multitrack recording setup. You can layer up to 8 tracks, and bounce them down to add even more, and there are even a few easily-applied effects. We were frankly impressed with how good looking, responsive, and intuitive the app is -- GarageBand could really learn a thing or two -- and we multitracked our first session in minutes. $39.99 sounds like a lot, but when it bests anything on you laptop for "jotting down" song ideas, it's probably worth taking note of. Export options include WiFiSync (to any web browser), Mixdown to .wav, and AudioPaste to certain other apps. [See in iTunes]

 

Korg iElectribe ($9.99) - If you're at all interested in the idea of creating music on the iPad, you really need to spend the 10 bucks on this app. It's a perfectly faithful replica of the famous Korg Electribe R analog drum machine, and that means it's just as awesome as an Electribe. Sure, there's no MIDI integration, so linking this up with your performance rig is out of the question, but if you're just want to play around with creating beats there's nothing better -- and you get to use a real keyboard and interface to name and manage presets, which knocks the hardware version out of the water. [See in iTunes]

 

Beatwave (Free) - Sure, you don't really need a "review" of a free app, just download it for yourself! Still, we thought you should know about this little gem. You build loops out of individual light-up notes, very similar to a Tenori-On. The twist here is you have four different layers to choose from, plus a small selection of sounds -- which can be augmented by in app purchases, with everything easy to access with the iPad's nice big screen. The sharing options are unfortunately limited to emailing a link to the app to friends so they can play back your sounds, but pay $1.99 for the "Record Audio" add-on and you can export as .wav, .mp4, or m4r (ringtone). [See in iTunes]

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