FreeLoader Solar Charger at USD $49.99
July 10, 2009 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Accessories
Take a loot at this photo. Makes me wonder how it actually works. Where’s that cable connecting to the iPhone to the freeLoader coming from? Ah well. Matters not. It’s a cool piece of solar power technology. The FreeLoader is a portable solar charger that allows you to charge your gadgets when you’re away from the nearest wall socket.
The device works as a pure solar power charger via its solar panels or you can also charge the battery by simply plugging it into a USB port allowing you to use it immediately after a quick charge. Of course, it takes …read more
Truphone for Android launched
January 24, 2009 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Apps
Remember Truphone, the app that turned an iPod touch into an iPhone and make calls? Well it’s out for Android!
As well as being able to make low-cost international voice calls, Truphone customers can also easily Instant Message their friends across a variety of networks including MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk and Twitter from within one Android application. Customers can also call friends anywhere in the world on Google Talk for the price of a local call, and similarly will soon will be able to Instant Message and call their friends on Skype.[source]
Truphone wants to be what Skype is for desktops and …read more
Portable foldable keyboards
January 27, 2006 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Handy Peripherals
I was surprised to see the resurrection of the contorting keyboard on the Internet. In truth, I’ve seen these things being sold in local computer stores. but for desktops with PS2 connectors. For the record, they actually suck. The tactile feedback gives little to nothing to titilate your fingers, giving youthe feeling like you’re typing on jello.
However, that experience should be taken in context using it with desktop computers. It’s a really dumb idea to be sitting in front of your desktop with Plastic Man as your keyboard.
The experience might be different though when you talk about using this …read more
