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Omnia i900 is the new cellphone presented by Samsung for the Italian market. It will become available to the public next week on July 22, with a price tag of 460 (approximately 370).

In terms of specifications the cellphone is in a good level, boasting GPS navigation and a 5-megapixel camera with extras such as smile detection, auto-focus, and auto-panorama. The LCD screen that displays all the details measures 3.2-inches, while the internal memory can either have 8GB or 16GB.

The operative system is Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, and includes the most important Office programs - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and finally, Outlook.

The lucky folks that pre-order the Omnia i900 will get a 2-in-1 deal: along with the cellphone comes an Xbox 360.

MultiCoded support for DivX, Xvid and other video formats.

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For what seems like years, users have asked for gmail to be accessible offline and Google is finally going to acquiesce to their demands.  Coming in approx 6 months, both Gmail and Calendar will offer you the chance to move offline.  Early testers saw a dialogue box allowing them to save 3 months of appointments locally.

Allowing these advances is something called Google Gears which exists to facilitate a smooth transition between online and offline realms.  We’ve expected good things from Google Gears for a while now, but it is good to see some progress later rather than never.

This news comes from Andrew Fogg’s twitter (where I get all my news) and he warns that it may be just for enterprise users; he is not sure but did see a demo.

Anyone really excited about having Gmail offline?  Heck, when was the last time your were not connected?  Let us know in the comments.

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There are times that I would really love to have a solar bag, but they do lack a bit in versatility.  First of all if the bag is something that won’t blend easily into different environments you’re going to end up using it less.  Also, sometimes you aren’t going to be out and around much and might just want to pop it in the window, but the bag may be too large or awkward to stay in the window and charge up.  With the Solar Globetrotter Kit, the solar panel can just attach to any bag, making it useful in a variety of situations.

The solar panel is for those that enjoy traveling a bit and especially those that are the outdoorsy type, so therefore they have obviously made it completely water resistant to accommodate that.  The lightweight gadget comes with a Velcro strap and a couple of buckles to make sure you can easily attach it to different things.  The panel is being sold for £49.99  or $98.65 over at Lazybone.

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Samsung has recently released two new digital cameras. The TL34HD (lower left) is said to be one of the “most advanced point-and-shoot digital camera in Samsung’s history”, and the other camera, the TL9 (upper left), is advanced too, despite its most non-advanced feature.

The TL9 has two analog (that’s right, analog) gauges that display the amount of memory, as well as the battery life. Don’t let the old school display fool you, as this guy has 10 megapixels of action, a 2.7 inch LCD, 5x optical zoom, face detection, and dual image stabilization.

As for the TL34HD, it has 14.7 megapixels, a three-inch touchscreen LCD, plus a Schneider lens with 28mm wide-angle focal length and 3.6x optical zoom. It can also shoot video in 720p high-definition at 30 fps. It also has “H.264 compression, a codec for high-definition video that has become an industry standard and which yields three times the recording length than of MPEG4”.

The TL34HD will be available in September for the price of $330 in all black or silver with a red accent. The Samsung TL9 should be available for $280 in the fall. It sounds like either camera would be a good deal, and it would be interesting to see what sells more: the more advanced one or the one with old-school features.

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Ok, so that’s a rather crude way to put it, but when you lay your eyes on ZumReed’s Sound Ball speaker, you’ll know what I mean. This unique audio enhancement hands on a key chain and can be plugged into your ipod’s (or any other compatible mp3 player) audio jack, letting you share your favorite tunes with those within listening range. You will be able to choose from pink, lime green and purple colors. Good thing this comes with an internal rechargeable battery through USB, so you don’t have to pick up AAA batteries or anything of that sort. It will retail for around $24 each.

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There is a reason why the term poker face means never letting your facial expression betray you, and a pair of poker eyewear will go a long way in helping you maintain such a look.

Royal Poker Eyewear just raised the stakes with the launch of a new line of revolutionary state-of-the-art poker glasses, giving poker players a superior way to shield their eyes from opponents, without sacrificing vision and styleSun Wearing mirrored poker sunglasses puts opponents at a disadvantage, making it difficult for them to read your eyes and pick-up any give away “tells.” Until now, many so-called poker glasses were nothing more than re-packaged sunglasses with dark lenses that are not conducive to clubs, casinos, and dimly lit card rooms. Designed for both high rollers and amateur poker players, Royal Poker Eyewear’s new premium lenses are clear and maximize light enabling players to see their cards clearly. The secret behind Royal Poker Eyewear’s premium lenses is the dual dielectric anti-reflective film coating which shields up to 98% of vision in and enhances vision out by allowing maximum light transmission in low light conditions. This special mirrored coating provides a distinct advantage, allowing you to read other players and gather information secretly without giving away anything in return.

Sounds as though every professional poker player ought to rush out and get a pair like this if they want to increase their chances of winning at the table!

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Clearly, streaming video is the wave of the future, and the days of video stores are nigh finished. I had a chance to try out the Roku with its limited selection, and I wanted to try out the Unbox service from Amazon.

It doesn’t look like I will get the chance, because Amazon is scrapping that Unbox program in favor of Amazon Video on Demand (VoD). This service is similar to the streaming video Apple offers with its iTunes.

Amazon’s Vice President of Digital Media is very pleased, saying the company’s goal is “to create an immersive experience where people can’t help but get caught up in how exciting it is to simply watch a movie right from Amazon.com with the click of a button”.

The user will have access to over 40,000 movies from various studios at varied prices. In fact, once a user visits the video’s product page, it will play the first two minutes of the content. It appears that Disney and any of its subsidiary companies will not have their video content available on the site for now.

Amazon wishes to bring the Video on Demand Service through a deal with Sony, that will even embed store access into Bravia TV models. Right now, the Video on Demand service is only accessible through the Bravia Internet Video Link device, which retails for about $300. You should be able to view the Beta version now.

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Just about anyone who has ever shot a wedding or a sporting event and tried desperately to get that almost unattainable shot loved their Canon 200mm f/1.8L lens. It offered up a great combination of focal length and aperture speed which made those otherwise unattainable shots possible. So, back in 2003 when Canon went and announced they were actually discontinuing that lens, you could practically hear the tears and shocked gasps of photographers around the globe. Now, finally, five years later, Canon announced the replacement for this legendary lens: the Canon 200mm f/2L IS.  Can you almost hear the crowds clapping in glee?

Now, anyone that was upset by the f/1.8L being replaced, Canon more than made up for it with the f/2. It has image stabilization, knocks 60cm off of the minimum focusing distance (which is a very nice touch for when you are trying to get those macro shots!), and even adds seven new glass elements. You’d think this would make for a heavier lens, but actually, they reduced the max aperture by a mere third of a stop, which knocked off 500 grams off the lens weight. (Hey, every little bit helps.)

When you pay this much for a lens, you obviously expect the best that lens manufacturing has to offer, and with Canon’s L-glass series, you get it. The lens ships in Canon’s 200-series hard case, and instead of a front lens cover, the 200mm ƒ/2 uses a leather-like ‘’sock’’ which extends over the front of the lens to cover not just the front element but half of the lens, as well.

The lens is very solidly built, with the distinctive white color of Canon’s pro lenses. As with most heavier lenses (even with the shaved off weight, this one still weighs in at 5.6 pounds), you’re better off using it on a tripod rather than hand-holding it. A tripod collar comes standard, which can rotate the lens through its entire axis. Two sling lugs are attached to the tripod mount, should you wish to carry the lens this way. The lens is completely weather-sealed with rubber gaskets in critical areas. Just another bonus in my mind.

The f/2 is the clear high point of Canon’s lens technology. You want it? It’s probably got it. But, keep in mind, all this sweetness doesn’t come cheap. Retail price on this girl is about $5,500.

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Aliph, the makers of the Jawbone Bluetooth headset have just begun offering a $20 discount for anyone who receives a ticket for breaking a hands free law. Simply put they are offering the discount “because having a conversation shouldn’t be a crime.”

So for those who have run into trouble with not being able to put the phone down, simply visit the Jawbone website and choose the headset color you want, enter the state where you received your ticket and the ticket number. Once that is entered, you will be able to get that $20 discount which will bring the overall price down to $109.99.

While its hard to think they are rewarding those who have broken the law, at least maybe this will help to keep at least a few people from holding a cell phone while driving.

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