Today we have a new but very interesting gadget to show off. Especially at it’s reduced pricepoint via Amazon (Over 50% off). From Peak we have a camera display that can be placed over your vehicle’s rearview mirror and provide a quick view of what’s going on right behind you. The actual camera mounts onto your license plate while the transmitter is housed in your trunk, so while viewing what’s going on behind you you’re also greeted with what’s going on ground level, so you know not to hit something.. Like the family pet for instance. The purpose of course is to prevent such strategies and increase the safety of parking, or backing up your vehicle in general. It’s a great tool for any driver, but especially makes it different with large trucks or semis which have a difficulty in that visibility area by default.

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Get where you’re going every time and at a price lower than ever! This TomTom GPS Navigator features a large 3.5-Inch touch screen which displays Premium Maps of both the US and Canada. It boasts 3D graphics as well as door-to-door turn-by-turn spoken directions which will lead you where you need to go without having to take your eyes off the road. IQ Routes also evaluate routes based on traffic information which bring you to your destination quicker than ever. The maps update frequently as well to adapt to the ever changing road situation. This bundle includes a Navigon 3.5-Inch carrying case meant for this Navigator.

Amazon is offering a super low price on this Garmin nuvi 255 3.5-Inch Portable GPS (Factory Refurbished) which comes to only $219.99 – $165 Instant Off + Free Shipping = $54.99!

Save some big money so you can navigate anywhere in your vehicle and never get lost again! This Garmin Nuvi 255 features a slick 3.5-Inch screen and super thin design which is easy to place and see in any vehicle for easy navigation to wherever you need to get to. It offers you many conveniences such as the ability to change from 2D to 3D views, vocalized directions including street names, a huge Points if Interest (POIs) database which can direct you to hotels, restaurants or anywhere else you need to go and even a “Where am I?” Emergency locator which points you right to the nearest emergency services.

The Amazon Wireless Store is offering the lowest price ever on the Sidekick 4G for T-Mobile which comes to only $599.99 – $570 Instant Off + Free Shipping = $29.99!

If you’re looking for one of the most feature packed Smartphones to ever crop up then you’ve found it right here! The Sidekick 4G is T-Mobile’s latest phone which utilizes the super smart Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating system for super customization. it sports a large 3.5-Inch (480 by 800) Touch screen with 7-pane display for all your applications. It utilizes the 4G network which can provide you with speeds at up to 21Mbps just like home broadband, for an unparalleled mobile web browsing experience. It also utilizes a pop-tilt design to reveal the acclaimed 5-row QWERT keyboard for unsurpassed messaging speeds and includes a 2GB MicroSD preinstalled for storage (Up to 32GB). Some other features include Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, Google Maps GPS with Turn-by-Turn directions, Wi-Fi calling for b/g/n, and a 1Ghz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor.

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If you’re looking for a super portable navigation solution for any vehicle then take a look at this new discount from Amazon! This Garmin Nuvi 1260T GPS Navigator features a compact 3.5-Inch display that will always guide you to your destination so you never get lost again. It has maps of all North America and includes more than 6 million points of interest and even offers you Free Lifetime traffic updates so you can get to your destination as fast as possible. It has Bluetooth connectivity integrated which allows you quick hands free calls so you can keep your eyes on the road for additional safety and convenience.

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The newest iPod Touch allows you to do more than ever, and with the prices dropping now’s your chance to get one easily! With the iPod Touch you can thoroughly enjoy all of your favorite music, videos and other media in your home or on the go! With the large 3.5-Inch Widescreen Multi-Touch display packing an amazing 960 by 640 resolution you can experience portable HD and content like never before! It features full Wi-fi connectivity which allows you full access to the Internet via Safari browser as well as hosting you access to tons and tons of Apps provided from the Apple store, so you can do everything from playing games to learning about the world. It’s processor is faster than ever so all of your tasks are blazing fast while still being so slim you can easily take it anywhere. It boasts 40-Hours of Audio Playback or 7-Hours of Video Playback on a single charge.

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Take your portable media experience to the next level with the newest iteration of the iPod Touch. The newest iPod features a host of new features to expand on your portable music and video entertainment! It comes with a large 3.5-Inch display boasting an incredible 960×640 resolution with pixels so small you can’t distinguish them from one another. It supports a slew of audio/video formats for a nearly limitless media experience on the go and with full Wi-Fi connectivity with access to the Safari Internet Browser and the App Store you can unlock limitless features to keep you entertained for as long as you need to be. To make it even better it has an incredible 40 hours of battery life for music and 7 hours of battery life for video playback.

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If you want quick access to all of your favorite media files as well as a host of nearly unlimited features and functions on the go then check this out! The Apple iPod Touch features a large 3.5-Inch touch display for super intuitive controls for all of your music and video playing and with a massive 64GBs of storage space you will never run out of media! It supports just about every iPhone app available too, and includes the Safari Internet browser so with Wi-Fi you have easy access to the internet and with the capacitive touch display which supports gestures you will always get the best out of the experience portably. It also has built-in Bluetooth connectivity for easy use of wireless devices like headphones for listening to music without being tied down by cables. A low price like this for massive storage makes this a great deal!

Danger’s servers might have reached their end of life, but thanks to Samsung the Sidekick is alive and kicking again.

Aptly titled the Sidekick 4G, the handset sports the familiar flip keyboard Sidekick users have come to know and love, all the while boasting 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s network with theoretical peak download speeds of 21mbps.  In addition to shipping with Facebook and Twitter applications. the Sidekick 4G features a jump key, an easy to access physical button that lets you switch between active apps even during a telephone call.  There is also the requisite 3.5-inch touchscreen.

While the handset is devoid of a high rez camera, it does sport a front facing VGA camera for video conferencing and ships with the QIK video app.  Under the hood is a 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor which should keep things humming along smoothly, and the Android 2.2 operating system, a first for the Sidekick, is on board.

The Sidekick 4G will hit T-Mobile sometime this Spring and ship in in two stylish colors (matte black or pearl magenta).

T-Mobile Sidekick Is Reborn

New Sidekick 4G is a Lightning-Fast and Stylish Communication Hub,

Delivering Evolved Messaging and Entertainment at 4G Speeds

BELLEVUE, Wash., and DALLAS — March 15, 2011 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.,1 today unveiled the new T-Mobile Sidekick® 4G™ by Samsung. The new Android™-powered smartphone pays tribute to its heritage with its stylish good looks and a killer keyboard while redefining messaging and upgrading to 4G speeds. One of T-Mobile’s fastest smartphones running on America’s Largest 4G Network™, the new Sidekick 4G is capable of delivering theoretical peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps.

The T-Mobile Sidekick has long been known for its innovative and distinctive design, and the Sidekick 4G does not disappoint. The 3.5-inch display marks the first Sidekick to feature a touch screen and its sturdy “pop-tilt” hinge reveals the previously acclaimed, five-row QWERTY keyboard that has long been a Sidekick hallmark and the reason behind its status as an exceptional messaging device.

The new Sidekick 4G leverages its quality keyboard along with Sidekick Group Text™ and Cloud Text™ to redefine messaging. Sidekick’s Group Text feature lets customers create, name, manage and participate in reply-all group text conversations, enabling them to lead their network in conversation and social planning. Group Text breathes new life into one of the most popular forms of messaging allowing Sidekick 4G customers to initiate and share the benefit of the application with SMS-capable devices from flip phones to smartphones. In addition, Cloud Text provides the option to text with friends or groups across platforms, whether from the comfort of their PC’s large screen and keyboard, or from their new Sidekick 4G.

“Backed by the faster speeds on T-Mobile’s 4G network, the new Sidekick 4G offers customers both speed and style,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “We’ve reinvented the messaging experience that made the Sidekick such an iconic device, and supercharged it with communication and entertainment experiences that take full advantage of our 4G network.”

Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile, said, “We are proud that T-Mobile selected Samsung to help create the next-generation Sidekick and carry the iconic Sidekick brand and device to the next level. Samsung redesigned the new Sidekick 4G with our best-in-class hardware, combined with T-Mobile’s 4G network speeds, the Android operating system, and unique messaging and entertainment features, to make this a perfect match for both loyal Sidekick fans and new Sidekick owners.”

The new Sidekick 4G also comes preloaded with Facebook® and Twitter™ applications, and provides easy interaction with customers’ social networks by allowing them to update their status from the notification pane and browse their feeds from the home screen. They have the ability to sync their social network contacts to the phone’s address book, which lets them post to their friends’ walls or comment on their status. And multitasking is easier than ever with the Sidekick 4G’s jump key, an easy-to-access physical button that enables customers to quickly switch between active applications, even during a phone call, or assign keyboard shortcuts to their favorite functions or applications.

In addition to a communication hub, the new Sidekick 4G is now an entertainment hub. With speeds as fast as home broadband, enjoying a favorite TV show or surfing the Web on the go is a breeze. Sidekick’s Media Room features one place to enjoy music, videos, movies, YouTube®, T-Mobile TV® and Slacker Radio, and to search for content regardless of the source. The integrated media player, also accessible through the Media Room, spans across all media including music, video and Internet radio. Customers also have the option to rent or purchase their favorite movies and TV programs directly from the Samsung Media Hub, which offers a robust collection of movie and next-day TV show titles from CBS, Fox, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Customers now have the option to place Media Hub charges directly to their monthly T-Mobile service bill.

Complementing the messaging communication features, the new Sidekick 4G is equipped with a VGA front-facing camera and pre-installed T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik™, to ensure you are always present with your social circle. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and a speedy 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor, so consumers can keep up with their favorite blogs while on the move, search for the must-try dinner spots and map the way to their next destination — all at blazing fast speeds. The new smartphone will also offer dynamic media features and integrated Google™ services, including Gmail™, Google Maps™ and access to thousands of applications on Android Market™.

The new Sidekick 4G also comes equipped with DriveSmart™ from T-Mobile, a first-of-its kind service from a U.S. carrier, that helps prevent distracted driving. When initiated, DriveSmart Basic provides automatic incoming call and message management, sending a customizable note to callers and senders, letting them know that the recipient is driving and will respond when it’s safe. DriveSmart Plus offers the same functionality, with the added capability to automatically activate when the handset is in a moving vehicle, as well as advanced parental controls for enhanced peace of mind when teen drivers are behind the wheel.

Offered exclusively to T‑Mobile customers, the new T-Mobile Sidekick 4G is expected to be available later this spring in two stylish colors — matte black or pearl magenta. Customers can visit http://sidekick.t-mobile.com/ for more information.

T-Mobile Sidekick Is Reborn  New Sidekick 4G is a Lightning-Fast and Stylish Communication Hub,Delivering Evolved Messaging and Entertainment at 4G Speeds  BELLEVUE, Wash., and DALLAS — March 15, 2011 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.,1 today unveiled the new T-Mobile Sidekick® 4G™ by Samsung. The new Android™-powered smartphone pays tribute to its heritage with its stylish good looks and a killer keyboard while redefining messaging and upgrading to 4G speeds. One of T-Mobile’s fastest smartphones running on America’s Largest 4G Network™, the new Sidekick 4G is capable of delivering theoretical peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps. The T-Mobile Sidekick has long been known for its innovative and distinctive design, and the Sidekick 4G does not disappoint. The 3.5-inch display marks the first Sidekick to feature a touch screen and its sturdy “pop-tilt” hinge reveals the previously acclaimed, five-row QWERTY keyboard that has long been a Sidekick hallmark and the reason behind its status as an exceptional messaging device.

The new Sidekick 4G leverages its quality keyboard along with Sidekick Group Text™ and Cloud Text™ to redefine messaging. Sidekick’s Group Text feature lets customers create, name, manage and participate in reply-all group text conversations, enabling them to lead their network in conversation and social planning. Group Text breathes new life into one of the most popular forms of messaging allowing Sidekick 4G customers to initiate and share the benefit of the application with SMS-capable devices from flip phones to smartphones. In addition, Cloud Text provides the option to text with friends or groups across platforms, whether from the comfort of their PC’s large screen and keyboard, or from their new Sidekick 4G.
“Backed by the faster speeds on T-Mobile’s 4G network, the new Sidekick 4G offers customers both speed and style,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. “We’ve reinvented the messaging experience that made the Sidekick such an iconic device, and supercharged it with communication and entertainment experiences that take full advantage of our 4G network.” Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile, said, “We are proud that T-Mobile selected Samsung to help create the next-generation Sidekick and carry the iconic Sidekick brand and device to the next level. Samsung redesigned the new Sidekick 4G with our best-in-class hardware, combined with T-Mobile’s 4G network speeds, the Android operating system, and unique messaging and entertainment features, to make this a perfect match for both loyal Sidekick fans and new Sidekick owners.” The new Sidekick 4G also comes preloaded with Facebook® and Twitter™ applications, and provides easy interaction with customers’ social networks by allowing them to update their status from the notification pane and browse their feeds from the home screen. They have the ability to sync their social network contacts to the phone’s address book, which lets them post to their friends’ walls or comment on their status. And multitasking is easier than ever with the Sidekick 4G’s jump key, an easy-to-access physical button that enables customers to quickly switch between active applications, even during a phone call, or assign keyboard shortcuts to their favorite functions or applications. In addition to a communication hub, the new Sidekick 4G is now an entertainment hub. With speeds as fast as home broadband, enjoying a favorite TV show or surfing the Web on the go is a breeze. Sidekick’s Media Room features one place to enjoy music, videos, movies, YouTube®, T-Mobile TV® and Slacker Radio, and to search for content regardless of the source. The integrated media player, also accessible through the Media Room, spans across all media including music, video and Internet radio. Customers also have the option to rent or purchase their favorite movies and TV programs directly from the Samsung Media Hub, which offers a robust collection of movie and next-day TV show titles from CBS, Fox, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution. Customers now have the option to place Media Hub charges directly to their monthly T-Mobile service bill. Complementing the messaging communication features, the new Sidekick 4G is equipped with a VGA front-facing camera and pre-installed T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik™, to ensure you are always present with your social circle. Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo) and a speedy 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor, so consumers can keep up with their favorite blogs while on the move, search for the must-try dinner spots and map the way to their next destination — all at blazing fast speeds. The new smartphone will also offer dynamic media features and integrated Google™ services, including Gmail™, Google Maps™ and access to thousands of applications on Android Market™.
The new Sidekick 4G also comes equipped with DriveSmart™ from T-Mobile, a first-of-its kind service from a U.S. carrier, that helps prevent distracted driving. When initiated, DriveSmart Basic provides automatic incoming call and message management, sending a customizable note to callers and senders, letting them know that the recipient is driving and will respond when it’s safe. DriveSmart Plus offers the same functionality, with the added capability to automatically activate when the handset is in a moving vehicle, as well as advanced parental controls for enhanced peace of mind when teen drivers are behind the wheel.

Offered exclusively to T‑Mobile customers, the new T-Mobile Sidekick 4G is expected to be available later this spring in two stylish colors — matte black or pearl magenta. Customers can visit http://sidekick.t-mobile.com/ for more information.

Offer expires 2/28/10

Newegg sells it for $89.99 – $20 mail-in-rebate + free S&H = $69.99!

This rebate ends 1/16

4 out of 5 stars

Pros:

• Easy to setup and use
• Vast array of apps that fulfills almost any bedside need
• Bright screen, loud alarm and USB input and headphone jack

Cons:

• Pandora sometimes stutters during playback
• Touchscreen is not capacitive
• Video plays at an unwatchable frame rate

At first glance the Chumby can probably best be described as an alarm clock.  But turn on the device, setup the time and think of something that you might just need to know at a moment’s notice while laying in bed and I’d wager a bet that the Chumby is willing to facilitate.  No, it won’t perform nefarious activities like make an appointment with a call girl or send your ex-wife harassing emails, but thanks to the vast community of apps it can do everything from display the weather forecast, to showing the latest earthquake readings to viewing the hottest movie trailers.

To be frank the Chumby has been around for sometime now.  The company started with the Chumby Classic, which was an adorable padded device that sported the same 3.5-inch touch screen found in the device of today, the Chumby one.  What’s changed, or more importantly been added is a volume knob, FM radio tuner, a battery slot for a user provided battery and a faster 454 MHz ARM processor.  However, removed in this iteration is the stereo speakers and one of the two USB ports.

In terms of physical features the Chumby is sparse, and rightfully so since the meat of the product is found in the endless array of apps.  There is a volume knob, snooze/menu button, USB port (for charging 5V products as well as reading the contents of an MP3 player), rope radio antenna, 2 watt mono speaker and a headphone jack.  Also included, is WiFi b/g connectivity complemented by a setup process even my mom could accomplish.

Chumby Dashboard for organizing, customizing and removing apps

James talked a bit about the Chumby community when he reviewed Sony’s Dash.  It’s a vast array of apps that can be added to the device allowing you to view a variety of content.  So vast in fact that it feels like it’s almost impossible to think of something that hasn’t yet been created.  Given the nature of the Chumby, which is intended largely as a bedside companion, there are a variety of clocks which goes beyond the standard digital or analog presentation.  Games are also available, though they’re limited to the relatively rudimentary since the form factor of the Chumby, a rather boxy device (3.5″ wide x 4″ tall x 3.5″ deep), negates the possibility of aggressive and long term gaming.  My favorite apps include the ability to manage my Netflix queue, Pandora (built-in), Accuweather, Facebook news feed and many others that are far from necessary, but fun to have in the invent that boredom sets in while laying bed.  All of the apps are free, but before you get too excited there is a caveat to that statement.  From time to time Chumby will add promotional apps to your device that are sponsor supported.  Chumby assuages it’s users by explaining this is how the app store has remained free.

As mentioned earlier, this iteration of the Chumby includes a digital FM radio.  Reception comes by way of one of those rope like antennas.  And believe me, unless you’ve got a near by window or lamp that you don’t mind desecrating with its slightly unsightly presence, the FM radio will be filled with static.  Sufring the air waves is simple enough, though I would have preferred that the volume knob, at least in this instance, worked as a tuning knob.  Up to 4 presets can be set and the station of your choosing is displayed in a very rudimentary, yet effective fashion.

Fortunately, FM radio is far from your only option.  Shoutcast, Pandora and many others can be tapped into simply by logging in.  If you own an iPod you can plug it directly into Chumby’s USB port and view the content directly on the screen, though it is not compatible with Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or with 6th generation iPods and newer.

Snooze/menu button

As with any touchscreen device there should be some concern as to whether it actually adds value, let alone works.  The Chumby Touchscreen measures 3.5-inches from corner-to-corner.  It’s definitely not capacitive, but nonetheless reactive enough to serve those laying in bed, setting the alarm or tinkering with the occasional app.  It should work directly out of the box, which was my experience, but in the event that it does not, there is a calibration option that has you touching a few points on the screen.  While the screen size is suitable for displaying clocks, Facebook news feed, and so forth, it’s annoyingly small for viewing trailers, which is made worse by the slow processor which cuts the frame rate to an almost unwatchable experience.

Virtual Chumby

And speaking of processing power, at times the Chumby would stutter when playing back Pandora.  This issue seemed to vary from time to time, and the best resolve I found was to switch the station.  Apparently, the Chumby sometimes performs some background operations, which might explain this slight hiccup.  It’s a massively annoying bug that we’ll hopefully see fixed in a future software iteration.

Adding new apps to the Chumby requires you to register and then log in to their website.  The process is relatively simple, but means you can’t add new content directly from the device itself.  Which also begs the question as to why Chumby doesn’t provide a remote access feature that allows you to control the Chumby using your computer or smartphone.  While the need is few and far between it would be a nice feature for administering music during a party.

Back of the Chumby; USB input for an iPod, headphone jack and power port

I would be remiss if I didn’t detail the alarm functionality of the Chumby.  There are two options: quick alarm and custom alarm.  The quick alarm, as implied by the name, let’s you setup a one off alarm that is limited to a few audio alerts.  The custom alarm however, can be setup to go off daily, one time, weekdays, weekends, or specific days of the week.  An unlimited amount of custom alarms can be created, each with their own audio profile that includes FM radio, Pandora and other music sources.  Fortunately, someone at Chumby wasn’t asleep at the wheel when they created this feature and realized that network connectivity may not be present at all times, so they’ve provided you with the option to setup a back up alarm that uses one of the rudimentary tones in the event that music can’t be played.  It’s worth noting that the alarm is very, very loud for such a small box.

The Chumby, at its core is an alarm clock.  It’s not a device that should be considered to resolve a technological conflict in your life, such as the need for a gaming device, or a means to viewing online video content.  However, the more I looked through the Chumby apps the more I realized that diminutive box had abilities well beyond any other bedside alarm clock, thus making it the cheapest $130 alarm clock money can buy.

You can buy the Chumby from Amazon for $129.95.

It’s $78.77 + no shipping = $78.77!

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