Leak: Sony Ericsson Phone called Alona

There is a european mobile phone show coming up next week and as a show classic you expect to see some concept phone leaks from companies; I saw a couple today but the noteworthy one is this one from Sony Ericsson called Alona. I can't tell how thin it is but it sure is a slider with a touch control interface on the front. Safe to assume it has a MS Duo port on the side. japanese design influence; it loosk quite yummy indeed. Will update this with pricing and availablity details after the show.

UPDATE: W980; HSDPA, 2.2" TFT (240 x 320), 8GB mem, 3.2MP camera, BT, FM Radio, Turns out to be a clamshell design afterall. In stores June 2008

Paper Thin Lighting

Check out this electroluminescent light module and imagine the possibilities. The way it glows is that each cell has a phosphor ink compound and you apply a certain current.

A good application could be to make a funky dance pad for DDR to light up your dance floor 70s disco style. The below pad is from carbon Flux and it does light up yes but also sets you back $500 plus it's one ginormous pad.

Pocket Projectors

Pocket projectors are pretty cool and becoming a consumer item. Wait few more years and you'll be attaching them to your phone and such.

PSP Phone

Sony announced Skype for PSP during CES. You can use standard PSP headset to make Skype calls; PSP to PSP or PC is free. PSP to landline is $29.99 a year and you get a unique number for your PSP. I thought about this concept for PSP2000; I know it will make you look like an uber geek but still if PSP is becoming a phone; this is how you hold a phone.

Garage GT Driving Rig

I've seen similar ones at CES but I'd like to show you my friend Cenk's (GarageGT) driving sim set up. Recaro seat, custom frame and 360 wireless wheel. Still has some stability issues but overall it's a great set up in front of a 150" curtain. A mass market product should have a sturdy frame where you can attach your wheel but where do you store it? Makes me think of those home excersize equipments where you can place them under the couch after you're done. At that point it's up to you if you want to buy a Recaro seat or just use your good ol La-Z-Boy.

Porsche Design Radio

Porsche design AM/FM radio.

Logitech Keyboard

Logitech Universal Wireless Keyboard; perfect for Windows Media Center and Playstation 3.

Belkin Tune Dock Groped

Remember the Belkin Tune Dock I blogged during last year's CES; it was behind the glass. This year it was up and running and I had a chance to pla with it. It's a brilliant device which let's you mix tunes from your iPod and adjust all the adjustables of sound. It will sell for $199.99 and it worths every penny. Furthermore; I learned that the company that produce this item for Belkin is one of my company's vendors. I met them over at CES also and they are one of the best vendors I've ever encountered. Kepp up the good work guys.

RF Tank in Action

Found a Korean company in the dark corners of the Asian pavillion. They came up with a unique wireless chipset which lets the user to control this "tank" with your Playstation controller. Tank operates in 75" range and complete with a motorized camera on top. These guys are my new best friends. This product must be a mass market one. It'd be fun to play with it.