Our friend Clinton is providing an in depth review of SPB Wallet for iPhone/iPod.

Image courtesy of ClintonFitch.com

Many aspects of the app are examined in the review, which, in Clinton’s style, is full with screen shots:

SPB Wallet allows you to create virtual cards that are stored in one file, called a wallet.  This wallet, which is 256-bit encrypted, allows you to store any personal information – PINs, passwords, Social Security number, bank account information, credit cards and so forth – in a secure yet quick and easily accessible application.  Even better, your wallet file is synchronized with your PC if you purchase the optional desktop version of the application.  This assures you that you always have your wallet in two places in case you lose your iPhone.

The review is completed with a quick look at the Windows version of SPB Wallet.

We give below Clinton’s concluding remarks about the software, but we strongly recommend you to give a careful read to the whole review:

What I Like:

• Easy folder and card creation
• Online templates
• Customizable templates
• Search feature is solid

What I Don’t Like:

• No support for landscape mode
• Desktop client is for PC only
• Synchronization with the Desktop client is only available through WiFi

If you want to store your information securely, this review is a must read.

Via: ClintonFitch.com

Yesterday, I brought you word of Barnes and Nobles new ebook reader, the Nook.  Today, bn.com President William J. Lynch sat down on a web-based conference call with select members of the media…including JAMM (thanks to our good friend, Judie, at Gear Diary for the hook up on this one.)  Our very own Louis “Tekipaq” Leiberman listened in on the call, and took careful notes. 

In addition to his own presentation about the Nook, Mr. Lynch also opened the forum to questions.  Louis (and others who attended) reported that there were quite a few great questions (as well as some not-so-great questions).  Here are a few of the highlights which Louis reported.

1.) Ability to share ebooks for two weeks with any user with a BN software wirelessly.  After two weeks the ebook appears back in your library and is unavailable to the lendee.
2.) Unit will cost $259.00
3) No SDK Yet but most likely in future
4) Will be released end of November
5) No initial advertising on device, but advertising is coming.
6.) Two Screens….one for browsing, annotations and the other for reading ebooks.
7.) Standard USB connection to transfer onto the device. PDFs, ebooks, and pictures can be transferred.
8.) Browse and Shop in Color.  The Instore special content will only be visible when connected to B&N wifi in the store.
9) Device has both wireless 3G and Wifi for connecting to the BN Store.
10.) There will be no discounting on price of the device.
11.) Touch Screen will be similar to the iPhone touch technology (Cool!)
12.) BN chose Android technology for this device and modified it per their requirements.
13.) The Ebook screen is crisp, clear and does not show glare.
14.) Fictionwise pdb format will also be supported.
15.) Size will be approximately that of a paperback book.

You can learn more about this fantastic looking new ebook reader (it has taken all of my willpower not to preorder it) at www.nook.com.  Check it out, and then come back and let us know what you think.  Will this one measure up to the Kindle?  Or has the Kindle already pulled too far ahead for anyone to catch it?  and what about Sony’s ebook reader?  Where will that one fall?  All these questions and many more remain to be answered soon.

Those of you waiting anxiously for the official Bold 2 unveiling be happy: today’s the day.

Finally, RIM has officially announced version 2 of its Bold, i.e. the BlackBerry Bold 9700.

The design is not far from the classical BlackBerry line, and the new Bold 9700 is at first sight a heir of the Bold 9000 (whose design I personally like), with some major upgrades, namely:

• 256 MB memory;
• 3.2 MPxl camera;
• optical trackpad.

You can find part of the press release below, together with a video for a quick overview of the device.

From RIM:

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today announced the sleek and powerful BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers an extensive array of high-end communications and multimedia features in a compact and highly refined design that will appeal to both men and women and for both professional and personal use.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone offers top-of-the-line performance, functionality and features with support for 3G HSDPA networks around the world, a next-generation (624 MHz) processor, 256 MB Flash memory, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, a 3.2MP camera and a sharp, dazzling display. Cutting edge engineering and premium finishes extend to the exterior of the handset as well, with a smoothly integrated touch-sensitive trackpad and a highly tactile, distinctive, fretted keyboard. The dark chrome frame and leatherette back add to the new smartphone’s sleek and elegant look, while the narrow profile, balanced weight and soft-touch sides allow it to feel incredibly comfortable in one hand.

"The BlackBerry Bold 9700 builds on the success of the original BlackBerry Bold with new, state-of-the-art features and a smaller, lighter and highly optimized design that looks, feels and performs great," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion.

Key features of the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone include:

• Sleek design measuring 4.29" x 2.36" x 0.56" (109 mm x 60 mm x 14.1 mm) and weighing only 4.3 oz (122 grams)
• Sharp and dazzling 2.44" light-sensing display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi)
• Highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard – with finely sculpted keys and chrome frets – for fast, accurate typing
• Innovative touch-sensitive trackpad that allows intuitive and responsive navigation
• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) with support for Wi-Fi calling via UMA where available
• 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
• BlackBerry OS 5.0, offering users email management and calendar enhancements (1.) as well as a better browsing experience with faster JavaScript and CSS processing
• Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
• Media player for videos, pictures and music (music play now extended up to 38 hours), plus support for BlackBerry Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry Media Sync for easily syncing iTunes and Windows Media Player music with the smartphone(2.)
• 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, dedicated volume controls, Lock and Mute keys seamlessly integrated across the top of the handset
• microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available; a 2GB card is included
• 256 MB of Flash memory
• Access to BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.
• Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology and high quality speakerphone
• Bluetooth (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals
• Support for BlackBerry Internet Service and BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• Available in two versions to support various carrier 3G network frequency combinations:
• UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1900/850/800 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
• UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1700/900 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
• Removable, rechargeable 1500 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time in 3G mode

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone is expected to be available from carriers around the world beginning in November. For more information visit www.blackberry.com/bold9700.

1. Some features require BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0
2. Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.

The phone, which is also smaller than the previous Bold 9000, will be available starting from November.

Here you can find the video and the specs sheets.

If you would like to read a Book

Then, I think, you should get a Nook

With the Book Nook, you can read HERE

Or you can read THERE

You can read most ANYWHERE

with apologies to Dr. Seuss, the long awaited Barnes and Noble ebook reader, The Nook, was finally announced tonight.  This is the one which is supposed to knock the Amazon Kindle off its pedestal.  We’ll see how that competition unfolds, but this one does look pretty impressive.  In addition to the full Barnes and Noble ebook store, you will find:

• an easy to read e-ink screen
• Connect to the online store directly from the Nook via AT&T or Wi-Fi (including the free Wi-Fi connection found in every Barnes and Noble store)
• 2 GB of storage space
• Sample books for free
• Bookmarks, notes, dictionary, and other reading tools included
• Lend books to your Nook using friends for 14 days at a time
• Full color touchscreen allows easy browsing and navigation
• Exclusive content in Barnes and Noble stores

It sounds to me like Amazon’s Kindle is going to have a fight on its hands.  The Nook is available for preorder for $259 from Barnes and Noble.

You have an all new Uberphone and you can’t check your mail just because you are in the middle of that boring meeting? Don’t worry, the inPulse watch comes to the rescue.

This is not a standalone gadget, as the LG GD9120 is. Rather, is a smartphone companion, allowing you to be, you know, more productive.

Made by a company called Allerta (sounds as "Alarm", at least in Italian), the inPulse watch pairs to your smartphone through Bluetooth and shows you your calls, appointments, emails, etc. just with a quick look at its screen.

Image courtesy of CrackBerry

This device, which is still a rendering in the image above, is reported to have a "big, bright and beautiful" OLED screen, long battery life and will allow you to check the notifications and messages coming from your smartphone. It is still not clear which platform the device will be able to interact with, however BlackBerry, Symbian and Android are the names made.

While I can imagine the usefulness of this watch in certain circumstances, I don’t think I am going to drop my automatic watch for it, for two simple reasons:

• mine really looks better;
• handcuffs are bad, and I would feel like a prisoner with this.

Via: IntoMobile

Via: CrackBerry