ageye has recently updated G-Alarm for Windows Mobile Professional to version 2.2.  G-Alarm is a very interesting little alarm clock application.  Striving to address issues of a finger friendly interface, ageye has incorporated several different ways to disable the alarm, including forcing the user to solve an arithmetic problem or guide a ball through a maze.  Right now, G-Alarm is the only program that will actually force me to get out of bed at 4 AM to start the day, as I can set it so that I can’t simply hit a button to dismiss it while still snoozing.  See below for the changelog for G-Alarm 2.2 and stay tuned for my full review, coming soon.

2.2 (2009/08/07)

• [ADDED] Cron-like patterns
• [ADDED] Option to turn on the phone radio before an alarm goes off
• [ADDED] Graphic acceleration (enable it during the installation – increases the memory usage)
• [ADDED] Advanced option: Unlock the device (only works with S2U2, SensorLock and ThrottleLock)
• [ADDED] Hidden option: Specify when G-Alarm should wake up your device before an alarm goes off (WakeSeconds)
• [ADDED] Option to not display a scheduled application as a next alarm
• [ADDED] Option to vibrate when launching a scheduled program
• [ADDED] Option to blank the screen after launching a scheduled program
• [FIXED] Always repeated the same song under certain circumstances
• [FIXED] Better compatibility when not installed on the device but on storage cards or on internal storage
• [FIXED] Today plugin didn’t use the right size when called from a 3rd party tool
• [FIXED] Some small bugs
• [UPDATED] Languages: Serbian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, Czech
• [ADDED] Languages: Portuguese (Pt-Br), Slovenian

There is so much Zune HD news and pictures floating around that I can barely contain myself.  We are slowly inching closer to release date, which is slated for sometime in September.  First, let’s take a look at pricing.  According to a Best Buy source, as well as the Amazon pre-order page, the 16GB Zune HD will be $220, and the 32GB will be $290.  The comparable 16GB second generation iPod Touch is $299, and the 32GB is $399.  That is a HUGE price difference.  A $100 cheaper for a 32GB Zune, who doesn’t like that. 

Next, news about the web capabilities of Zune HD have been scarce, but Cnet has had a chance to have a hands on with the device.  They were completely impressed with the web browser, which was developed by MS’s Internet Explorer team.  Its good to see MS using the right resources.  Have the people that are experts at web browsers design the web browser.  Also, though its not much of a shock, but Bling is included as the built-in search engine.  One downside, there is currently no support for Flash video and audio, but that sounds like a fix to be made in a later update.

Finally, there are more pictures and videos hitting the ‘net of the much anticipated Zune HD.  The FCC photos have been made public.  You can see some of the guts of the HD, especially the new NVIDA Tegra chip.  Also check out a video of the new Zune HD in action from its San Francisco premiere party.  I have to say that I am SOOOO EXCITED about the new Zune HD.  I’ve been a Zune fan from the beginning, and now I feel like the Zune will finally get the right kind of attention.  Watch-out iPod!!!

Via Gizmodo and Engadget

Hey, the switch to aluminum worked for the MacBook 13″, so why not for a laptop stand? The LaTosta that I reviewed before was made of 2 oz. of stainless steel and capped with rubber tips. It was designed to fit on almost any laptop to provide a more comfortable viewing and typing angle, as well as improve laptop cooling ever so slightly. I was recently shipped another set to look at, and I have to say I like this one a lot more. The new Latostas (can I do that? can I just make up my own plurals?) are coloured and weigh only 0.72 oz thanks to their aluminum build. They’re so light you won’t even notice them in your gear bag until you need them. The website describes them as feather-weight, and it’s true.

All in all, I’d say you can probably stick to your LaTosta if you already own one, but this new lightweight version is absolutely worth a look if you’re searching for a very minimal laptop stand. The aluminum version’s warranty (two years) doesn’t last as long as long as the stainless steel’s (five years), but as long as you don’t jump on your laptop, both version should last a long while. You can buy the new aluminum LaTostas for $16, and I’ve included a link to the site here to show you the selection of colours.

DXGUSA has recently announced the release of a new line of stylish camcorders.  As highlighted in the press release, “the DXG Luxe Collection marries fashion and electronics for busy moms, trend-setting teens and fashionistas of any age”.

It will be interesting to see how this new line of HD Camcorders performs in an upcoming hands-on JAMM Review, as we will be reviewing one of these new  Couture Camcorders, so please stay-tuned.

In the meantime, please do check out Doug and Thomas’ recent review of another line of DXG HD Video Cameras, Double Reviews: DXG HD Video Cameras and also the press release on the new camcorders below.

Here is the press release from DXGUSA:

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. – July 28, 2009 – The latest fashion in consumer electronics is the couture camcorder from DXG, garnering early attention from celebrities such as Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Constance Zimmer and Julia Delpy. The DXG Luxe Collection is a new line of high definition digital camcorders designed with chic patterns, stylish details and matching cases that look and feel like couture clutch bags, yet record in high definition and retail for $149.99.

Fashion-Forward High Definition Recording

Available August 3 from www.dxgusa.com, the DXG Luxe Collection marries fashion and electronics for busy moms, trend-setting teens and fashionistas of any age. The DXG-Riviera features a chic, quilted pattern with silver or bronze details and crystal accents in three colors that will indulge your inner diva – pink, white or black. The DXG-Soho comes in a hip pink or blue argyle pattern with stylish leather accents. Not sacrificing substance for style, both models record video in true high definition (720p), take vibrant 8-megapixel still photos, can capture up to 8 hours of video using a 16GB card, and feature a 3-inch LCD screen—all on a compact form factor only1½-inches thick.

“Gadgets are evolving into fashion accessories, with consumers outfitting their iPhones, Kindles, laptops and now camcorders with trendy styles that express their own style,” said Paul Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “With the Luxe line, we’ve combined high-definition video, high quality photo, great affordability and high fashion that gives consumers a distinctive device, and retailers a product that stands out on the shelves among a sea of silver and black.”

DXG Luxe Collection Specifications

v Availability: www.dxgusa.com, August 3, 2009

v Price: $149.99

v Models:

o DXG-Riviera: Quilted pattern, pink, white or black, matching color crystals and hand strap, matching camera case

o DXG-Soho: Argyle pattern, pink and gray or blue and gray, leather accents with folding clasp, matching camera case

v Dimensions: 4.3” (W) x 1.6” (D) x 2.6” (H), 8 ounces

v LCD: 3” TFT Display

v Storage: Built in 32MB, SD slot for expandable memory up to 16GB

v Video Resolution: 1280 x 720/30fps

v Still Photo: 8 megapixel

v Power Supply: 4-AAA batteries

v Zoom: 3X digital zoom (video and still)

v Color Effects: Color, black and white, sepia

v Connections: HDMI for connecting to HDTV, AV for connecting to the TV, USB for connecting to PC or Mac

v Video Editing Software Included: Mr. Photo, VideoWorks, ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme ($99 retail value)

v Other Features: PC and Mac compatible, Self timer, LED flash, TV out (NTSC, PAL), USB 2.0

About DXG USA

DXG USA, The Digital Camera Company, is one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers in the U.S., providing intuitively designed digital cameras and camcorders for the youth and mainstream markets. Compact, fashionable and affordably priced, DXG digital cameras are setting trends for quality and utility. DXG USA is a fully owned subsidiary of DXG Technology Corp., one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers (OEM/ODM) of digital cameras and camcorders. DXG Technology has won numerous design and innovation awards and employs more than 4,000 people worldwide. Complete information on DXG USA can be found at www.dxgusa.com.

Our friends over at Clinton Fitch have posted another great review.  He tells us all about an application that will keep your Twitter threads under control.   Since the application does not take up much memory it is possible to let it run in the background, alerting you to new “Tweets”.

Check out the full review below:

Clinton has included screenshots  of the application on both touchscreen and non-touchscreen devices, and as always, the the shots are crisp and clear! 

The URL is http://www.clintonfitch.com/reviews/trinket/twikini/default.asp