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LG Android for budget buyers

The GT540 is not ostentatious but it has a subdued, sophisticated beauty that really grows on you. And the really nice thing about it is that it is priced for budget buyers who want a really sophisticated smartphone without breaking the bank. To keep the cost down LG has kep the cost down in some areas. The screen, for example, is resistive -- not capacitive, and the OS is version 1.6 with some tweaks. Even so, it is quietly, powerfully impressive. And while we are on the Android trail, take look at the outstanding Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini Pro. SEE THE LG GT540 HERE>>>

Is this the ultimate musclephone?

The Samsung I9000 Galaxy S has enough features and muscle to make your eyes water.  As GSM Arena says in its preview: "The I9000 Galaxy S packs a display of the greatest technology that the mobile world has ever seen and a pretty big one at that. A snappy 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, HD video recording and a sweetly slim waistline make it look like the real deal in the eyes of every real geek." BUY IT HERE>>>

PocketBook 301 ereader with loads of extras

This very snappy ereader has conquered the hearts of many book fans worldwide and became the bestseller in parts of Europe. Its display is as clear as paper, and simple control and rocker switch make it simple to use. Even if you have never used a computer before it won't take you long to take control of the PocketBook 301. It supports a large range of formats -- 17. That's 12 book formats and four image formats, plus one audio format. We especially liked the crystal-clear e-ink screen and very zippy performance. The PocketBook 301 has a powerful Li-Polymer battery (1000 mAh), enabling you to read more than 10,000 pages on a single charge. BUY IT HERE>>>

Powerful mini readers with loads of features

The Pocketbook 360 is perfect for travel and business. It's compact, easy to use and fast. Its powerful battery can keep you reading for up to 10,000 pages and its very clear screen makes it a nice photo viewer (in black and white). It is faster than most of the cheaper ereaders on the market. You won't need to wait an eternity for each page to turn. Then there are the extras -- clock, calculator, cards (Solitaire), chess, SeaBattle game and Sudoku. You can change font sizes at the touch of a button to suit your eyes. You will never lose your place in your book -- it knows exactly where you left off -- and you can add your own notes. The PocketBook 360 comes with an accelerometer -- just turn it whichever way you want and it will automatically reformat the pages to suit. The flashcard slot will let you hold hundreds, if not thousands, of books. Many of them will be free off ebook sites. Others will cost considerably less than their paperback versions. These ereaders are DRM (Digital Rights Management) enabled, which means you won't have any problems buying books online. The PocketBook 360 offers a total of 16 formats -- 12 for reading and four for graphics and photos. It's a brilliant little ereader. PocketBook Global is a major European brand of ereaders. Pocketbook ereaders are also sold in the United States and in other countries. They are capable of handling a wide variety of languages. Buy your PocketBook 360 HERE>>>

EPad has plenty to offer

While the world has been getting excited about the iPad, an Android newcomer has appeared that does most of the things the expensive pad does, but at a fraction of the price. Yes, we are proud to present the ePad, a very sleek tablet computer that you will find a delight to use. The ePad is yet another variation on the iRobot tablet, also known as the aPad or the Moonse. They come loaded with a good number of apps to get you started. If you want more, just use the onboard WiFi and and browser to access Google's Android Market site to download loads more. Many of the applications are free, others require you to pay a small fee. Apart from the WiFi, the iRobot comes with a 130-million pixel webcam for internet discussions. It also supports music and video. Now you can watch Youtube and do all the other things you like doing best with this touchscreen computer tablet. Surfing the internet is fast and easy. These tablet computers even support eReaders, but will let you access only those books without Digital Rights Management -- at least until someone creates a DRM browser for it.  You can use the ePad as a photo viewer, and it's cheaper than many electronic photo frames on the market. For those of you who don't know it, the Android operating system powers many of the hottest products on the market today. At our price the ePad is a real bargain.  BUY IT HERE>>>

Go mini -- the Xperia X10 Mini is really small

 It seems that every mobile maker produces a maxi and a mini version of their mobiles these days. Where most competitiors knock their bigger versions down just a few millimetres, Sony Ericsson has knocked its X10 mini down a lot. To add to the joy, this is an Android phone (Version 1.6) and its 600MHz processor is close to a match with the more powerful 1GHz Snapdragon chip. You won't be disappointed at all. To add to the joy, Sony Ericsson has equipped this minuscule Mini 83x50x16mm) Mini with a customised QVGA interface that lets you quickly thumb your way through the real estate. The camera is 5 megapixels. And the price... it's excellent for a high-en dmobile.  BUY IT HERE>>>

Keep it simple -- and beautiful

LG's GD880 Mini is the first mobile to offer LG's new Phantom browser, built for speed using the latest Webkit standards. As well as being quite a looker, the Mini's expanded memory allows for advanced multitasking, supporting up to 10 open browser windows simultaneously. As the first HTML 5-compatible feature phone, the mini supports Google's Latitude, Gmail, Calendar, Google Maps and Google Buzz services with the same functionality and speed as a desktop PC. Improved Java and Flash performance means flawless video playback from sites such as YouTube, with optimised navigtion tools including Intelligent Zoom, Touch-to-Zoom and web pages loading at a size to optimise readability. BUY IT HERE>>>

Apple iPad 16GB (Wi-Fi) AND 64gbWiFi

Yes, we can get you the Apple iPad, the one they have been raving about.  The iPad has a high-resolution, 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display that is remarkably crisp and vivid. Which makes it perfect for web browsing, watching movies, or viewing photos. With iPad, there is no up or down. It’s designed to show off your content in portrait or landscape orientation with every turn. And because it uses a display technology called IPS (in-plane switching), it has a wide, 178° viewing angle. So you can hold it almost any way you want and still get a brilliant picture, with excellent color and contrast. These iPads are sourced from our agents in Singapore. BUY THE IPAD 16GB HERE>>>

Sturdy HTC Legend A6363 latest Android mobile

If you didn't know it already, Android phones are taking the mobile world by storm -- even outselling the iPhone. Today marks the arrival of the latest Android phone, the HTC Legend. It harks back to the HTC Hero and is very styish indeed. The first thing you notice is that it has an all-metal, aluminium, body. The OS is version 2.1, complete with HTC's very stylish Sense user interface. Android phones are based around Google's specially designed operating system for mobiles. It gives you access to countless phone applications, just like the iPhone. The main difference is that this is an open system that lets vendors add their own special innovations to the software. The result is a brilliant new mobile with a host of brilliant applications waiting for you to have fun with. BUY IT HERE>>>

The fabulous, amazing X10 has arrived

Yes, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now available.  This is Sony Ericsson's first Android phone, and it is leading edge all the way, complete with the super-fast 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a 4in capacitive touchscreen. Then there's the excellent 8.1MP camera and a host of brilliant features from Google's team. Sony Ericsson has added its own UX (User Experience) interface to add even more zing to the deal. You can't get better than this one, we believe.  Available in black or white. BUY IT HERE>>>

Vivaz mobile films in 720p

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz captures life in brilliant high definition with 720p HD video recording. The Vivaz also boasts dedicated video capture keys, continuous autofocus and the ability to upload straight to YouTube. The Vivaz sports a vivid 3.2 inch touchscreen display and runs the Symbian operating system, letting you customise the phone with exciting new apps. The Sony Ericsson Vivaz also features an 8.1 Megapixel camera with Face and Smile detection, HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity. BUY IT HERE>>>

The BeBook is here!

Welcome to the world's first WiFi eReader with access to eBook stores worldwide. The BeBook Neo, an advanced touchpanel design from Europe, uses the latest patented ePaper technology and WiFi to let you go online to choose latest bestsellers. Once you use an eReader you will be amazed at how good it is. Books bought online are considerably cheaper than the paperback versions. What's more, ebooks are more convenient. The software lets you do searches, place bookmarks and much more. Read anything, anytime, anywhere. The powerful processor offers unparallelled reading and browsing speeds. Unlike the forthcoming iPad, the Neo is a dedicated, powerful eReader with its own special capabilities. It is designed to run a very long time on a full charge -- up to 7000 pageturns. The paper-white screen is designed to be easy on the eye.  The Neo will arrive in two weeks. Get your order in now. Buy it here>>>

Buy the BeBook One here>>>

Buy the BeBook Mini (Black) here>>>

Buy the BeBook Mini (White) here>>>

HD video in the palm of your hand

The Kodak ZI8 Pocket Video Camera, small enough to fit in a pocket, can capture every moment in 1080p HD video.Whether out on the town or just hanging with friends, the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera captures every experience and stays in focus while you’re on the move with integrated image stabilization. Then kick back and watch all the action on your HDTV or share your scene on YouTube with the built-in USB. The Zi8 pocket video camera has all you need to define yourself in high definition. This product has been receiving extremely positive reviews.  BUY IT HERE>>>

Listen to the world via Internet Radio

Our Super Radio represents next wave in audio entertainment. The Super Radio can easily tune in to as many as 12,000-13,000 radio stations around the world via your wireless connection with your broadband router. Just switch it on and let it set itself up.  It takes just a few minutes to start listening to your favourite music from radio stations in New Orleans, Canada and Britain -- in fact, from just about any country in the world. You can tune in to your favourite music or radio stations under country listings or by genre. This brilliant little WiFi radio also serves as a DAB+ digital media broadcast player. DAB+ stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus, and it's the standard by which many countries around the world broadcast crystal clear and free digital radio! DAB+ is currently being tested by Kordia in New Zealand. But there's a lot more to this product: If you have an iPod/iPhone with a 2G connector, just slot it into the top of the Super Radio and use it to play your music collection. Alternatively, you can broadcast your music collection wirelessly from your PC to the Super Radio. If you wish, you can attach earphones to your Super Radio or do as we have done -- connect it to your stereo and play it through your big speakers. Behind the iPod/iPhone connector you will also find a USB slot for a memory stick. Put your music library on a memory stick, if you wish, and play it over the Super Radio. This is a magical product, and you will be amazed at the low price. Find it HERE>>>

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HTC HD2: Big, bright, beautiful, beyond belief

Yes, the HTC HD2, with its huge screen, its 1GHz processor, its amazing new screen technology, and its glorious bundle of goodies, is here at last. This is much more than a mobile. With its amazing speed, it's also a brilliant GPS. With its huge screen its a brilliant multimedia and music device. With its enormous power it's also a perfect Twitter application. Not only that, as a geotagging device it helps you keep a multimedia record of all the important events in your life. BUY IT HERE>>>

Aaah! The new Chocolate is here

Remember LG's hugely popular Chocolate? Now it has been reinvented  as the BL40 touchphone, even better than the original candybar model and more stylish. In fact, Cnet describes it as unlike any other touchscreen phone with its stunning, 4in ultra-wide display in true cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio. The huge screen means LG has been able to provide a split-screen view for messaging apps. It's a lot like your PC with standard email. Amng other features it has a streaming FM transmitter so you can broadcast music to your car stereo. As with the best of LG products, the Chocolate BL40 has an impressive 5MP camera. Cnet does find some faults, but overall it is a hugely impressive debut. Users give it a rave 9 rating. See Cnet's review HERE>>> Buy the Chocolate BL40 HERE>>>

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