There are hundreds of thousands of iPhone apps at the iTunes store, and a fraction of those are travel applications designed to appeal to travelers of all ages and types. No matter where you are in the world – an iPhone travel app can help you have more fun and discover more about the city or country you are visiting. Which apps are the most useful though, and which are really worth your time?
AroundMe is an app that gathers GPS information from your exact location, then tells you where nearby locations are. This is extremely useful if you are lost in a huge city, or on a desolate road to nowhere in Australia. AroundMe can pinpoint locations and directions for banks, gas stations, restaurants, stores, and more.
The Samsung TL220 with 12.2 megapixels shoots pictures clearly – no matter where you are in the world. For years now it has been every traveler’s dilemma to want to take pictures of yourself at a location – but no one to take it. So they settle for crappy self shot pictures and go on their merry way. The new Samsung camera changes that though, with an innovative mini screen on the front of the camera.
While this sounds like a novelty toy, this camera is no joke. It has image stabilization so all of your pictures come out clear and detailed, even if you are shaking in excitement and running to your next attraction. Other benefits include a lithium ion battery that can be easily recharged. Plus you can always buy extra just in case your battery dies at an important moment.
Perhaps your wondering just what exactly a Segway is? Well if you’re on a tour of a city, a Segway is the end of tired legs, and the start of a new relationship with what could be the best invention ever. It’s an electric vehicle with two wheels that really does change the whole tour experience. Segway tours are fun, exciting and really, you have to try one!
Its rare to find a tech gadget that is designed for those with a fashionable flashy sense and yet have all the cutting edge features that TechNerds die for! Looks like FUJIFILM U.S.A., is trying to contest that notion!
They’ve announced the coming of the latest entry of their fashionable Z-series line of digital cams – the FinePix Z37. This time though the digital cameras are targeted at both the tech-freak, AND the fashion/trendy consumer! The point is to have the FinePix Z37 not only look good, but to also offer those features that are needed to take great pictures and share them with those you want to, A form Social imagery networking if you will!
Its amazing to see how far digital cameras have come it wasnt long ago that I was watching my friends boast about their oh so powerful 2 MegaPixel still cam…man, was THAT a joke!
Today a camera twice as powerful can be purchased at half the price of that 2 megapixel cam and I’m going to review one right now!
The Fuji FinePix F70EXR is a 10 MegaPixel Digital Camera that is stuffed to the brim with technology and options! Featuring a 10x Long Zoom lens the FinePix F70EXR has been designed for demanding shots under less than welcome conditions! The cam is relatively tiny (easily fitting into ones shirt pocket) yet the long zoom option backed by FujiFilm’s award winning EXR technology allows you not only to capture long distance objects but the ability to do so under almost any lighting conditions and achieving outstanding results every time.
Olympus is one of the biggest companies today to manufacture and design high quality digital cameras. Recently they have added a new member to its Mju Tough Line aka Stylus Tough. Just like all the other Tough series camera the new Mju Tough 6010 is shockproof, freezeproof and waterproof. Designed for tough conditions Olympus new camera is ready to take the heat anytime anywhere.
Looking at the features, the new Stylus Tough 6010 features a 12 Megapixel camera to make poster size prints. It is best for taking picture in tough conditions. Its high precision 3.6x wide optical zoom can prove to be great when capturing great scenes through to stunning close ups even in extreme conditions.
The Olympus Tough 6010 includes an Intelligent Auto Mode that has the ability to detect the 5 most commonly used scenes and adjust settings, focus and exposure automatically. Other than that it has a built-in Magic Filters to spice up your pictures
MSI has just announced two new notebooks including CX600 and CR600, the 16 inch notebook PC that is specially designed with streamlined 45 degree angled edges. According to the company these PCS are ideal for entertainment, learning and business applications.
Powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duo processor the CX600 is equipped with a ATi Mobility Radeon HD4330 graphics card with 512MB RAM while on the other hand CR600 includes NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G graphics. It provides 500GB of storage capacity along with 4GB of RAM, a DVD SuperMulti burner, and a 4-in-1 card reader for storage.
In addition to that both notebooks offer 802.11 b/g/n high speed WLAN and the new Bluetooth V2.0+EDR module. Other than that it includes a 1.3 megapixel webcam on demand creation and sharing of video content from anywhere, to anyone in the world. When paired with MSI’s exclusive video recording capabilities, creating and sharing videos with friends and family is both effortless and fun.
Samsung is dedicated to brining us the best gadgets for our maximum comfort. Recently they have launched a new Spinpoint N3U 1.8 inch storage device that utilizes native USB interface. Like any other regular PC hard drive it can be carried in a laptop bag easily and can be accessed anytime anywhere.
It provides 250 GB of storage space and eliminates the interrupt service time for bridge circuit board to convert PATA into USB singles. It aims for smaller foot print, optimizes performance and consumes less power making itself an ideal choice as a portable storage device.
Vice President of marketing Storage System Division of Samsung Electronics Choel-Hee lee said that The new high-capacity 1.8” 250GB drive enhances Samsung’s product offerings and is ideal for consumers who require a small form factor, high capacity data storage. He further added that it is extremely easy to carry around and is specially designed to withstand a free fall drop up to 50 centimeters and be resistant to a maximum shock incident of up to 1500G.
