Review: Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Nokia Lumia 800 is one of this year's important handset releases. It is the first result of the collaboration between Microsoft and Nokia and it is also the first major release to run on the latest version of Windows Phone 7.5 codenamed Mango. 

The Lumia 800, exclusive to Telus for $24 on a three year plan,  is a flagship device that showcases Nokia's vast experience in making compelling smartphones and also shows off a more mature Windows Phone OS.

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BlackBerry PlayBook Mini Keyboard with Trackpad coming March 23rd

The Source is promoting an upcoming accessory that could change the way people use their PlayBooks. The BlackBerry Bluetooth Mini Keyboard and Case combo offers protection and the convenience of not just having a QWERTY keyboard but also a diminuitive trackpad. Selling for $100, this could be an essential accessory for PlayBook users who write a lot of emails on the go.

The Apple Beat: Dissecting the Apple Teamnote

Apple CEO TIm Cook played quarterback for the keynote but everyone pitched in

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Last week’s iPad announcement wasn’t so much a Timnote as it was a Teamnote. Apple's CEO Tim Cook served as quarterback during the keynote focusing on the ‘big picture’ aspects of Apple’s business like the Apple Retail Stores, user adoption of iOS and did a good job of setting up the other speakers who focused on granular topics such as product features.

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Review: Brother HL-3045CN Colour Laser Printer

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I remember a time when the only options for coloured home printing were inkjet printers and the somewhat expensive multi-coloured ink refills. Coloured Laser printers were too expensive for SOHO (Small Office Home Office). Brother's $270 HL-3045CN Colour Laser Printer is an affordable option for this space.

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