Nokia's 'Booklet 3G' Netbook With 12 Hour Battery-Life.

If you're a fan of Netbooks, and also a fan of Nokia, you'll soon be able to indulge your preference. On 2 September 2009, Nokia plans to release availablity and pricing details for their new netbook called the"Booklet 3G"

Yes, Nokia is bringing out its own kind of Netbook, and even though it may look like a regular netbook, it will carry the classy, smooth design we're used to see from Nokia.

The Booklet 3G will be Windows based and powered by the popular and efficient Intel Atom processor with a whopping 12 hour battery life. This means people will be able to leave their power cables behind a little more often, without losing connectivity.

Weighing only 1.25 kilograms, this new lightweight plans to pack a significant punch with its highly portable alluminum casing. It's little more than 2 centimetres thick.

Connectivity options include 3G/HSDPA as well as Wi-fi, offering users high speed access to the internet.

The device features a HDMI port enabling HD video out, a built-in camera for video calling, bluetooth and SD card reader. Featuring a 10-inch glass HD ready display and a built-in A-GPS (which works with the Ovi Maps gadget), pinpointing your exact position takes only seconds.

We cannot really be surprised by this move, considering that Nokia is one of the world's leading providers of connectivity. Considering that Nokia is probably one of the most well known names in the world today, consumers should be able to look forward to be able to add to their list of gadgets the new Booklet 3G.

Nokia seems to be upping their game every time a new product is released, and we expect pretty much the same this time. Of course consumer expectations will likely be high with this new addition to their product line, but if Nokia continues to deliver the high quality we've grown accustomed to over the years, I'm sure it will be a hit with users.

Product availibilty and pricing details will be released on 2 September, 2009 through Nokia World

Source and Images credit: Nokia

A New Form Of Entertainment - Sony 3D Television To Be Released In 2010

It seems Sony has decided to turn fiction into reality - in more ways than one. At a press conference in Berlin, Germany, Sony Corporation announced that it plans to lead the way in entertainment by bringing 3D to the Home in 2010.

The corporate giant said it plans to continue its efforts to create both attractive 3D content as well as hardware, and also provide new forms of 3D enjoyment.

Sony's 3D compatable "Bravia" LCD TV incorporates what is known as frame sequential display and active-shutter glass systems. This, together with Sony's propriety high frame rate technology, enables reproduction of full High Definition, high quality 3D images. Sony believes this will form the centerpiece of Sony's 3 Dimensional experience at home.

Sony will also develop additional 3D compatability into more of its devices, such as Blu-ray Disc products, VAIO and Playstation 3, which will provide multiple ways for users to enjoy 3D entertainment.

Sony has been at the forefront of developing 3D hardware products for shooting as well as producing 3D movies, and according to the company, 3D screens are increasing rapidly, with an expected growth to about 7,000 units by the end of 2009.

It seems 3D entertainment is definitely gathering momentum, with companies such as Sony investing in, and almost "steering" the entertainment industry in that direction, with gaming eventually also moving towards 3D, giving users the ability to interact with games, instead of just "playing".

Alhough 3D is nothing new, with many people having already watched a 3D movie at the cinema at some point in time, it certainly is still fairly new in terms of home entertainment. So, 2010 will be the year to look forward to for this type of technology. The question just remains: Will production of 3D television programs also catch on quickly, or will it take longer? I suppose it all depends on the actual difference in cost of production between "normal" programmes, and those shot in 3D.

Information and video supplied by Sony (Sony.net)