eK-gadgets info

Sony Ericsson has a new phone for us, the T700 which seems to be the perfect successor of the T610. Let’s take a look at some features of the T700:

• 3.2 megapixel camera
• High quality stereo speakers
• Color matching headset
• Bluetooth connectivity
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSDPA 2100
• Memory Stick Micro card slot
• 2 inch TFT color display at 240 x 320 resolution.

Nothing special here. No Walkman-like music and no Cybershot-like camera in this T700. And as usual, there’s no information on prices and availability yet.

Surprisingly Siemens can still manufacture phones and while they won’t be taking a huge share of the market they will launch a handset or two from time to time. And it’s time they went eco-friendly too. Their Gigaset Eco Visions Leaf and Solar phones will be made from recycled materials while the Sun’s energy will get them the juice they need to properly function. No details on availability and pricing but when they do hit the market, you’ll be among the first to know.

The bracelet in the picture is a smart gadget that will vibrate when your phone is ringing. How is that possible? Really simple actually. There’s some Bluetooth involved in the whole process and a small motor inside. When is that useful? At any time you don’t want your cell phone ringtone to be heard and you want to answer all incoming calls.

That’s quite a gadget for me. No matter what happens around me I keep any cell phone on vibration alert. You might imagine how I end up missing some phone calls from time to time. With this bracelet I surely wouldn’t. The whole thing costs $36.99. Too much? Mind you that’s all this bracelet does. Vibrate.