Sharp Introduces Solar Powered LCD TV

Sharp, the electronic giant known for high-tech innovations has once again introduced first of its kind Solar LCD TV.

The innovative 26-inch LCD prototype from Sharp uses just 1/4th the power (or 1/3rd measured annually) of a conventional CRT with the same screen size. And can be powered by a Sharp, triple-junction thin-film solar cell module whose surface area is roughly equivalent to that of the LCD screen.

Sharp is planning to market the two items as a pair in a bid to "contribute to the environment."

Nokia Launches Nokia 6220 Classic in India

Nokia has launched Nokia 6220, one of the high-end handsets introduced at Mobile World Congress back in February, in India.

Though the phone looks simple but it’s high-end features will simply blow your mind. It features a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss autofocus lens, Xenon integrated flash and autofocus light, AGPS, TV-out, and HSDPA.

It also lets you view maps, pictures, and video with clarity on the 2.2" TFT QVGA display, or on the big screen via TV-out. Find your way quickly and easily with A-GPS navigation and Nokia Maps.

Nokia 6220 classic has been locally priced at 19,959 Rupees (about $460).

SolarDAB - World’s First Solar Powered Radio

Roberts has announced its solarDAB radio, which it claims is the world's first solar-powered DAB radio. You must now be thinking “World’s first solar powered radio?” that should've been done long ago, but it is not so.

The radio contains a top-mounted solar panel along with a level indicator on the display screen that shows the strength of the solar level being absorbed. The solar panel either powers the radio directly, if the sun is strong enough, or recharges the internal battery. Once the battery is fully charged, it can run the radio for up to 27 hours, and if that’s not enough, the radio can also be used and charged via the mains.

The solarDAB is priced at £79.99 ($158).

Nokia Supernova Series

Though they've already been on sale in some parts of the world, Nokia's just now getting around to making its foursome of Supernovas official. The new line reps mid-range fashion (think L'Amour, but not over the top) and comes in your choice of two candybars, a flip, or a slider as the 7210, 7310, 7510, or 7610, respectively. The 7210 features a tri-band GSM radio plus EDGE, a 2 megapixel camera, and an FM radio; look for it to launch in the third quarter for €120 (about $189).

The 7310 apes the 7210's look but adds support for changeable Xpress-On faceplates, TV-out, and support for GSM 850, and while all that extra kit adds €35 (about $55) to the price over the lesser model, it's available now. The 7510 goes for the flip form factor but carries over most of the 7310's spec sheet, waiting it out until the fourth quarter for a €180 (about $283) launch in scary colors like "Fatal Red". Finally, the 7610 (no, not that one) moves up to a beefier 3.2 megapixel camera and hits next quarter for €225 (about $354).

T-Mobile Announces Motorola ROKR E8

T-Mobile has finally taken the wraps off its very own version of Motorola's ROKR E8, a glossy black candybar offering a 2 megapixel camera, 2GB of internal storage (plus a microSD slot that'll swallow up to 8GB more), stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, and that so-called "morphing" keypad that selectively renders keys invisible depending on the mode you're using.

It's missing 3G, but that's one feature T-Mobile customers are all too well acquainted to missing out on -- and considering that the just-announced flagship ZN5 doesn't even do any WCDMA, it shouldn't come as any surprise. Subscribers and would-be subscribers will be able to nab the E8 come July 7 for $199.99 on contract.

JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock Now Available

After showing off its NX-PN7 dual iPod dock way back in the beginning of this year, it looks like JVC has finally pushed the thing out on the floor. It doesn't seem like much has changed in the ensuing months, however, with the dock still boasting the same ability to not only charge two iPods (or iPhones) at the same time, but playback each one through the unit's speakers or have each one go off at two separate times with the tune of your choice.

Otherwise, you can rest assured that you'll be getting the usual FM tuner, as well as a standard analog audio input for your non-Apple audio devices and a video output for some larger screen viewing of your iPod's contents. Despite doubling down on the music players, the unit is just 13 inches wide. In addition to being able to toggle between "iPod A" and "iPod B," the NX-PN7 features a clock, an auxiliary line-in, and a horizontal light beneath each iPod dock that can be set to any one of nine colors.

If that sounds like a gadget you have been waiting for, then you can get one for $150

Motorola’s MotoZine ZN5 is Official

Motorola has finally announced their long awaited MotoZine ZN5. The main feature of the first model, is a 5-megapixel camera courtesy of a partnership with Kodak. The 5.0 megapixel camera features autofocus, a xenon flash, image stitching, and on-device integration with Kodak Gallery. Otherwise, you get WiFi (score), Motorola's so-called "ModeShift" technology for morphing the keypad, and Quadband GSM radio with EDGE.

Motorola MotoZine ZN5 specifications:

• 2.5G GSM/GPRS.
• Montavista Linux 2.6.1 operating system.
• Freescale SCM-A11 processor;.
• 320×240 Display.
• 5 megapixel camera.
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.
• MP4 playback.
• Morphing keypad.

Samsung’s Instinct now Available for $130 on Sprint

Available now and right on schedule for $129.99 (with 2 year contract and $100 mail-in rebate), not the original $200 bounced around initially. With Sprint trying hard to position the Instinct as an iPhone killer, we guess they really didn't have a choice but to undercut it in price.

With the given specifications, I am sure that Samsung Instinct will surely give a tough competition to Apple iPhone.

Nextar Launches Sleek and Stylish T30 PMP

Nextar, the consumer electronics division of the MAC family of companies has just launched its sleek and stylish new T30 PMP.

The features include a 3.5-inch QVGA display, along with 4GB of memory, an SD card slot for expansion, a built-in FM radio, and support for all the basic audio formats, although you'll have to convert videos to AVIs using the included software. If that sounds cool to you, you can grab one of these up now from a whole host of retailers, including Wal-Mart, for a $100.

But I really missed a touchscreen display in this PMP, more so because touchscreen has kind of become a standard feature on all the new PMPs.

Sony Ericsson's C905 Cyber-Shot, Specs and Images

The wait is over, Sony Ericsson's C905 Cyber-shot is now official. The upcoming Sony Ericsson C905 phone will be the leader in Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot series. Hold onto your breaths because what I am gonna reveal can stop your breath for a few seconds.

The cutting edge Sony Ericsson C905 will feature an 8.1-megapixel camera with "auto focus, face detection, image stabilization, and a new feature called Smart Contrast, BestPic, red-eye reduction, xenon flash as well as photoflash for both photos and videos.

The other exciting features include quad-band GSM (9-hours talk / 380 hours standby), an auto rotating 2.4 inch scratch resistant QVGA display, location tagging with GPS, an accelerometer, TV-out, Wi-Fi, DLNA support, A2DP stereo Bluetooth, 2GB of included memory, and USB 2.0 transfers. I am sure each one of you must be dying to get your hands on this amazing gadget.

No words on the price and availability as yet.