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Flytech showcases waterproof K790 all-in-one PC
We've definitely witnessed a waterproof display being put to the test, but an all-in-one PC getting a bath is certainly less common. Nevertheless, the folks at Flytech were apparently so sure that its K790 could withstand liquid while Windows hummed along in the background that it set up an overhead shower to demonstrate. Apparently, the lineup can be had with your choice of Intel processors, up to 2GB of RAM, displays ranging from 12.1- to 19-inches in size, a 2.5-inch hard drive, four USB ports, Ethernet, audio in / out and built-in speakers to boot. No word on price, but be sure and check out another look after the break.[Thanks, Big D]
Keepin' it real fake, part LIII: the "Super Radio Phone"
We have been seeing all kinds of madness rolling out from our friends in Asia lately; in this edition of Keepin' it real fake we bring you yet another wild and wacky design, the "Super Radio Phone." It seems Sony Ericsson was the victim inspiration for this AM / FM / TV / radio-toting knockoff, with a face that bears a striking resemblance to the K790, but a flip side that reveals the insanity. The back of the handset has been lavished with such goodies as: a giant shiny speaker, display, numbered buttons, -- we presume for pre-programmed stations -- what look like rocker switches for tuning, and even a camera that may or may not compare to its inspiration. We haven't been able to dig up any other info on this bit of creative license, but we really don't expect it to be hitting the shelves over here anyway.
Sony Ericsson gets its licence [sic] to kill
The name's Ericsson, Sony Ericsson. Everyone's favorite purveyor of Walkman and UIQ-based phones seems to have paid good money to get their kit into the latest James Bond flick, Casino Royale -- and they intend to take full advantage of it, coming to the table with limited edition James Bond versions of the 3.2-megapixel K790 and K800 Cyber-shot phones. Truth be told, we think that diehard 007 fans might come away a little disappointed with the offerings, seeing how the only thing that makes them special is their new color -- silver -- and some bundled Bond-themed media (wallpaper, ringtones, and the like). Frankly, we'd expect a Bond phone to be lethal, but we suppose there might be some legal implications involved in putting that kind of thing on the market. At any rate, if silver cameraphones are your thing, better hurry: Sony Ericsson only plans on making them available through the fourth quarter to line up with the movie's release.[Via Mobiledia, thanks Allen]
Sony Ericsson K790a "Wilma" sees FCC approval
It comes as no surprise to see that Sony Ericsson was looking for a little FCC love for the K790a variant of their "Wilma" Cyber-shot branded phone, sporting 3.2 megapixels of picture-takin' happiness behind its sliding rear cover. With support for GSM 850, 1800, and 1900, this is a phone T-Mobile and Cingular users can really sink their teeth into -- and given SE's strategy of selling direct off its website, we can all cross our fingers that this thing might be showing up in American hands before too long now that the ceremonial FCC blessing ritual has taken place.
