...including how you hold your phone.
The iPhone 4's apparent reception seems to decrease when you hold the phone in your hands (around the antennas). Steve Jobs says "don't hold it that way"
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Gadget Review: Eton Microlink FR160
I'm a self-confessed gadget enthusiast, with a bit of survivalist streak on the side too. So when I saw this gadget at RadioShack I know I have to have it. It would come handy during camping trips, and as an addition to disaster preparedness as well (as the typhoon season is fast approaching).
The Eton Microlink FR160, co-branded by the American Red Cross, is a self powered AM/FM radio. It is capable to receive NOAA weather band in 7 channels. It also comes with a LED flashlight, a USB cell phone charger, and an earphone jack.
What's good is that the 241-gram unit is powered in 2 ways, via solar power through its built-in solar cells, or through a hand-cranked generator. Leaving the unit out for 8-10 hours under the sun would generate enough juice to keep the radio playing for 3-5 hours. Using the hand crank for 90 second would charge the unit to keep it playing for 30-40 minutes.
The hand crank can also be used to recharge MP3 players or cell phones, via the USB charger. Ten to 15 minutes of cranking would equate to one or more minutes of talk time.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Google Doodle
The Google doodle at google.com.ph shows the Philippine flag, to commemorate the 112th Independence Day of the Philippines.
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