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Samsung today announced two environment-friendly mobile handsets, W510 and F268 at World IT Show in Seoul. W510 is Samsung's first mobile phone with 'bio-plastic' made from natural material extracted from corns. Moreover, when producing W510, Samsung did not use any heavy metals, such as Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium, and applied water-soluble coating. Samsung F268 with all the accessories including charger and headset does not contain BFRs(Brominated Flame Retardant) or PVC. Samsung F268 has an alarm function to encourage users to unplug their charger when the devices are fully charged.Samsung has been making an effort to develop more renewable and eco-friendly material compared with common plastic produced from petroleum. Both Samsung W510 for the Korean market and F268 for the Chinese market will be launched in June.

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The Flip Mino, the third version of the popular Flip video camera, launched today to a torrent of well orchestrated press coverage. We’ve been a little harsh on the Flip in the past, so I was pleased when they reached out to us under embargo to write about the new launch. The only problem was, they wouldn’t send a test unit until after the embargo was over. We declined. But I noted that nearly all of the press coverage today dutifully followed the suggestive comments given in the press information. The WSJ writer frankly sounded like she wanted to quit and go work for the company.So I haven’t actually tried out the new Flip Mino. But I’ve spoken with people who have, and I used the Flip Ultra, which launched late last year, for a while before abandoning it. And I just can’t figure out why people like this thing.None of the reviews compared the Flip to it’s core competition: normal digital cameras. Instead everyone focuses on the fact that Flip has sold nearly a million units, saying that’s 15-20% of the camcorder market.

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Most new cellphones feature integrated Bluetooth technology. If your phone offers stereo Bluetooth (also referred to as A2DP for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), you can listen to your music wirelessly with a pair of compatible Bluetooth headphones, For example, the comfortable Cardo S-2 ($99.99) behind-the-neck wireless headphones can play your favorite songs while your phone is tucked in your pocket, purse, briefcase or backpack. When a call comes in, the music is automatically muted so you can chat using the S-2's built-in microphone. Buttons on the right earpiece also let you pause, change tracks or adjust volume. Battery life is about 7.5 hours for music and talk and up to 150 hours for standby time. A similar product, the iLuv i222 Bluetooth phone headset ($149.99), has an optional adapter (for $89.99) that snaps into any portable media player, such as an iPod, so you can also use these wireless headphones with it.

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Motorola announced two new Bluetooth-enabled headsets the H620 and H560. Both headsets feature noise reduction and echo cancellation technology as well as automatic volume reduction that adjust to the level of noise surrounding the users. In addition these headsets employ TrueComfort design which also helps in reducing background noise when calling. And most importantly the H620 and H560 headsets use the EasyPair technology which enables easy connection/pairing with more than 200 Bluetooth-enabled handsets. Both handsets also feature a three-color battery indicator light which tells users of the headset’s remaining battery life. We expect to see both H620 and H560 hitting the market sometime in Q3 2008. If you’re planning to get one of these Bluetooth headsets, you can either get the H620 which is geared more for in-car use and comes with dashboard headset holder and rapid in-car charger or the H560 which you can take along with you anywhere.

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For toy enthusiasts, it was almost like Christmas in June. The Marx Toy Museum in Erie began selling off much of its collection this weekend after permanently closing its doors two months ago.About 75 people had lined up by 10 a.m. Saturday for their chance to purchase toys like Penny the Poodle, the Great Garloo and the Green Machine—some of the hundreds of toys produced in Erie's Marx manufacturing plants from the early 1930s until 1975. "This is all a part of Erie's history," said museum co-founder Betty Portenier as shoppers swirled around her. The 8-year-old museum closed because of a lack of funding, volunteers and public support. About 1,000 people came through the museum each year. Despite offers of cash from philanthropists—and offers to display the collection from the Erie Manufacturers' Association and Erie County—the museum's board of directors decided to sell much of its inventory. Portenier said the proceeds will be used to pay the museum's bills, though she would not discuss how much is owed. Portenier and board member Judy Emling said the museum might someday reopen if enough funding can be acquired. Some collections remain in storage. "We need $50,000 at least," Emling said. "No museum can function well without a full-time director, and we need a paid director to keep going." Mark Starocci, 53, of Erie, had both nostalgia and investment in mind as he shopped for toys. His top prize included the Great Garloo, a green monster marked at $295. It sold for $17.98 in 1961. "I want to recapture things I once had," Starocci said. "I used to play with these toys. But I'll also keep it as a financial investment for the future."

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A million pieces of stainless steel toy parts Toy Museum assembled into a nearly seven-story model skyscraper glimmered under the hot sun in New York on Tuesday, in American artist Chris Burden's latest project. The 16,000-pound (7,250-kg) "poetic interpretation" of the 30 Rock Building at Rockefeller Center was made of replicated Erector set pieces from the toy created by A.C. Gilbert in 1912, Burden said."He was inspired by the buildings to build this toy system and I used this toy system to build a building," Burden said."It's a poetic interpretation of 30 Rock, it's not a model of it. It references all the tall buildings in Manhattan," Burden said, standing near his 65-foot (20-metre) tower.The project, assembled by 20 to 30 people using screwdrivers, began in late 2006 and was put together in Los Angeles County and trucked across the country in two parts."It's very reflective, sort of like a faceted jewel, really picks up the light," Burden said.The exhibit, titled "What my dad gave me," will be on display through July 19 at Rockefeller Center.Burden, who lives in Los Angeles, was born in Boston in 1946. He received attention as a performance artist in 1971 when he was shot in the arm for the sake of art in a performance called "Shoot."

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USB Band Singapore, 17th June 2008 - For people on the move keeping in touchvia the internet with colleagues, clients, friends and family is anecessity. Now Sony Ericsson gives users the speed they need in astylish way with its two new modems complete with HSPA technology.Users can receive 7.2Mb/s in download and up to 2.0Mb/s in uploadspeeds. This means that sending attachments via email such asimages or video content can be sent up to five times faster thanbefore. "The MD400 and MD400g are high performance and stylish devices thatenable you to have all your essentials at hand even when you areout of reach from broadband at home or in the office. The USBs aresimple, quick to install and the multiple technologies guaranteeinternet access every time," said Johan Tysklind, marketingdirector mobile computing at Sony Ericsson. "The combined M2 MemoryStick Micro(TM) and the microSD(TM) slot really makes theseproducts stand out from the crowd and the MD400g even includes aGPS receiver." Sony Ericsson MD400/MD400g - the world on the move * HSPA technology - up to 7.2Mb/s download and 2.0Mb/s upload *First USB modem with combined M2 Memory Stick Micro(TM) andmicroSD(TM) slot * In-built antenna complemented with an additionalswivel 'Diversity' antenna maximizes reception performance andboosts data transmission * Innovative mechanical design allows theswivel antenna to also protect the retractable USB connector whenthe modem is not in use * USB modem - can be used in any PC, laptopor desktop * In-built GPS receiver and GPS utility (MD400g) whichcan link directly in to Google Maps(TM) and mark current location *PlayNow shortcut link - just a click away from entertainment *Auto-install * Auto configuration So whether you are a professional that needs internet accessanytime of the day, a student away from the library or even someonetaking advantage of nice weather in the park the MD400/MD400g rangecan give you the broadband access you need from any mobilelocation. - ENDS - At a glance MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem Product Name MD400g MobileBroadband GPS USB Modem Form USB Modem Size Compact size, 70 x 28 x15 mm (open) Weight 28g Dual antenna solution featuring Receiver Diversityoptimisation which ensures highest possible data Antenna rates. theUSB connector retracts when the swivel antenna is folded.Completely closed it covers the port Memory Slot Combo M2 MemoryStick Micro(TM) and microSD(TM) slot GPS (MD400g) Integrated GPSreceiver (NMEA 2.0 interface) HSPA Up to 7.2 Mb/s, downlink Up to2.0 Mb/s, uplink HSPA/UMTS Triple band 850/1900/2100 MHz EDGE/GPRSQuad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Operating Systems MS Windows(R)2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported Sony Ericsson Wireless ManagerAuto-installation and auto-configuration Multi color LEDillumination indicating communication status (and GPS status - MD400g) Features/Enablers 25 supported languages Sony Ericsson updateservices Combo M2 Memory Stick Micro(TM) and microSD(TM) slotIn-built GPS receiver inc. GPS utility (MD400g) PlayNow(TM) icon -a click away from entertainment Colours Exquisite Ebony LustrousWhite Availability Globally available Q4 2008 Legal 1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2)Talk, standby and video call times are affected by networkpreferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and variousactivities e.g. games. Kit contents and color options may differfrom market to market. The full range of accessories may not beavailable in every market. (C) Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2008. The Liquid Identity logo, BestPic, PlayNow and TrackID aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson MobileCommunications AB. Sony, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Micro and M2are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.Ericsson is the trademark or registered trademark ofTelefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. Bluetooth is a trademark orregistered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. Java and all Java-basedtrademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sunicrosystems, Inc. Google and Google Maps are trademark orregistered trademarks of Google Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be thetrademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Subject tochange without prior notice. Having sold over 100 million phones in 2007, Sony Ericsson iscurrently one of the five largest mobile phone manufacturers in theworld. An important industry player operating in over 80 countries,our phones, accessories and PC cards are synonymous with innovationand style. With R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India andNorth America, diversity is one of the core strengths of thecompany. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture bySony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functionslocated in London. 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