Cool-er ebook reader: is this the iPod for books?
May 28, 2009 by coolgear.org
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Interead, a British company has made the Cool-er, a gadget that could change our reading habits for ever.
Until relatively recently, buying music meant going in to a shop and picking up a CD. Now, all you need is a computer, an internet connection and an MP3 player to instantly download any song you like.
18-20 Android phones Coming soon
May 28, 2009 by coolgear.org
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According to Andy Rubin, speaking at Google I/O, Google’s coming out with 18 or more Android Phones this year.
Rubin claims the releases will come from 8 or 9 manufacturers with faster adoption seen in Europe as US carriers try to "create highly distinctive versions of the Android phone to give themselves an edge." Sure, edge, if that’s what you want to call the US cartel of hoops and handcuffs then go right ahead. Interestingly, Rubin also further clarified the three flavors of Android which break down as follows:
HP To Offer Startup’s Longer-Lasting Battery
December 13, 2008 by coolgear.org
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Hewlett-Packard will be the first computer maker to offer startup Boston Power’s longer-lasting battery in laptops, the companies said Wednesday.
Called Sonata, the lithium-ion battery can withstand up to three years of recharging before losing its maximum capacity, according to Boston Power. Most batteries used today have a lifespan of about half that much. In addition, the battery recharges in only 30 minutes, which is much faster than traditional laptop batteries, and is less likely to overheat.