T-Mobile to release the MDA Compact V: A HTC Diamond2 by any other name?

T-Mobile have just released the news that they're releasing the next version in their MDA range, the MDA Compact V as a follow up to last yearsMDA Compact 1V. You can look forward to a 3.2 inch touchscreen with the lovely HTC TouchFlo interface, a 5 megapixel camera (with flash!). The phone works on Windows…

The HALO headset from Jabra: Not my definition of angel

When you think halo, you tend to think celestial clouds, long golden locks, or Dawn French in those Philadelphia adverts. You don't tend to think big black and bulky but that's just what you get with Jabra;'s latest Bluetooth headset. It's not all bad news though, as despite the lack of singing cherubs the set…

The Kindle DX takes eBooks to a 9.7inch level

I'm a huge fan of eBooks as they're an easy way to transport a huge library around with you, but should you be trying to view a newspaper of textbook, the screen size tends to be distinctly lacking. Sure you could get the iRex Digital Reader, but you want he whole functionality of the kindle,…

Geek Chic of the Week: Star Trek Phaser

Perhaps it's the fact that I'm going to see Star Trek tonight, but I find myself very drawn to related gadgets today. Sure this electronic phaser is no Ponn Farr perfume, but it's still pretty darn cool. I've probably left it slightly too late to go dressed as a Klingon, but this Starfleet style phaser…

GALLERY: Punky Pins geeky Robot Jewellery

I do love my Geek Chic, and the latest collection from Punky Pins ticks every box in my heart. Gorgeous designs? Absolutely! Quirky takes on robots? Oh yeah. Personalization? All the way baby! And everything costs under £20 as well! CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO START THE GALLERY

The SmartQ7 enters the PMP market with panache

As a huge fan of PMP's I eagerly look at new releases, and wonder whether they'll live up to my rigorous standards. I expect a 7 inch screen, a heap of internal memory, oh and touchscreen capabilities and internal wireless is always a bonus. Well step up to the platform, SmartQ7, and let's take a…

The Polaroid Two brings you retro fun at 5 megapixels

Last year we got pretty enthused about the Zink inkless printer from Polaroid; well they've just upped their game with the Polaroid Two. Say hello to a swish looking piece of digital equipment, which not only lets you take pics and print them in one device, but gives you editing options as well. (more…)

Samsung extend its camcorder range with the SMX-C10

Samsung's latest offering into the camcorder market expands on its successful H series franchise, and adds a couple more features to boot. You can look forward to an easy to view 2.7 inch LCD screen that rotates, so you're able to get tricky shots. It also includes a 10x optical zoom with image stabilization,so should…

Guess the gadget: What do you think the following device is?

Hello Shiny readers, and welcome to our new 'guess the gadget' feature where I bring you weird and wonderful looking items and ask you to tell me what they are for prizes. OK, the prizes may be leftover sandwiches or strange looking USB gadgets, but whoever tells me what the following item is first will…