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The Nokia Treasure Tag WS-2 was announced some time back,also the Treasure Tag Mini WS-10 was announced,to date none are available to buy in stores here in Ireland.
Expansys to rescue once again with the WS-2 in stock and the WS-10 expected in the next few days.Starting at €24.99 plus shipping these prices are on par.
Don’t leave without me
Attach the The Nokia Treasure Tag onto your important possessions, and it will notify you when you are about to leave them behind. The treasure tag works best with Lumia Black software, so Nokia recommends updating your Lumia smartphone to get the most out of your Nokia Treasure Tag.
Pair up to four tags
Keep track of your most important belongings by pairing and customising up to four Treasure Tags with the same app. You can download the Treasure Tag app from the Windows Phone Store.
Hey, it’s over here
If you’re not sure when or where you misplaced your belongings, the Treasure Tag app shows you where the bluetooth connection was lost on a map
A reliable companion
The Nokia Treasure Tag will help you keep your important belongings close for up to 6 months on one, replaceable standard coin battery.
The Nokia Bluetooth mini speaker MD-12 is now available to buy on-line from expansys.ie
Those who purchased the Lumia 930 of late would have had the opportunity to get it free with some bundle that where on offer,however it has not hit any stores yet in Ireland still which is sad to see,there is now the chance to purchase online though.It is priced at a reasonable €51.99 plus shipping.
Compressed size without compromised sound
Listening to your favourite music is now simpler than ever. With its ultra-compact design and coming in a range of beautiful colours, the MD-12 is small enough to slip into your pocket. Perfect for those times when you need to be on the move at a moment’s notice.
Big bass experience
Don’t let its small size deceive you. This little guy packs a load of power. Engineered with the latest technology, the MD-12 is designed with an actuator built in, creating a big bass effect when set on nearly any surface.
Superior battery life for more listening fun
With NFC included, just tap your NFC-enabled phone to the speaker and you’re all set. Or use Bluetooth and stream your tunes wirelessly and dance the night away with a guaranteed 15 hours of music play on the rechargeable battery.
Memory is now a craze especially when you are a photo fanatic or like to store stuff in general and we often see people complain devices don’t have enough be it your mobile phone,which now can hold up to 128GB cards or your camera or whatever device you use that needs storage capacity,most devices now come with internal storage which can limit users that are huge memory consumers but then we have the cloud too,again not for everyone or people are just not bothered or unaware of using the cloud.Too add to that we now have 4K recording on the up this requires space.
Built for the Pros
Since SanDisk unveiled its first 512MB SD card in 2003, capacity demands have increased exponentially and the new 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card represents a 1,000-fold capacity increase in just over a decade, yet maintains the same size footprint. SanDisk’s most powerful and highest capacity SD UHS-I memory card yet, the 512GB card delivers write speeds up to 90 MB/s* and UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) recording speed for high resolution, real-world color and stutter-free 4K Ultra HD video1. Transfer speeds up to 95 MB/s* move data quickly for efficient post-production workflow.
The 512GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I card delivers both the speed and capacity needed to support 4K Ultra HD video capture, enabling users to shoot tremendous amounts of content without disrupting the moment.
The new offering comes with key features designed for pro-level action:
Built for and tested in harsh conditions—temperature proof, water proof, shock proof, and x-ray proof2
Lifetime limited warranty3
RescuePRO® Deluxe data recovery software download offer4, for bringing accidentally deleted images back to life
Apps love em or hate em they are here to stay,and yes we all buy apps and don’t like them at times and just leave it sit there but you only had 15 minutes to get a refund if you didn’t like the app you chose to download from store.
Thankfully now this has changed and changed for the good too,you now have 2 hours to decide if you do or do not like the app in question,generally there is no trial versions on the play store unlike Windows for example or if you are involved in beta programmes you are lucky as you can trial the app for free,so this 2 hour window gives you a chance to have some real time to test the app and see if its working fine or if there is bugs present.
Also to note there is lots of bogus apps in the store and to some they are not aware of how genuine some apps are so always check the developer and check the reviews too,this will give a good guide as to how the app performs and to its legitimacy..but typically you will see both good and bad reviews on all apps on all platforms,this is just how the scene works but you will notice a pattern.
Myself has had time when apps where no good and i sometimes missed the timeframe of 15 mins and sometimes not but when getting a refund within the limits always have went smoothly regardless.
Yesterday we had our hands on the all new Samsung Galaxy Alpha and we ran into some issue with video transfer,today we bring you a hands look of the new metal clad device from Samsung and a quick tour of the device itself.
Amid the recent news and what people say is the death of Nokia with Microsoft killing the Nokia branding on the last Nokia devices which is said to be the 730/830 which are due to hit the stores soon Nokia is not dead,far from it,remember the deal what was the conditions of this deal yes we are all aware and no need to bore you once more,time is moving fast and maybe to fast for some..
Lets be all honest Nokia has a place in everyones heart,everyone has had a Nokia device at one stage in their lives and there is many collectors just like me,which my personal collection stands at 160 or so devices,no big deal to most just happens i stuck with the brand because i liked it,just like other fanboys or other companies,and to be fair i just dont use nokia devices i use others,been a blogger and reviewer i test phones,Nokia and Android are my daily drivers..Lets also not forget Nokia networks either something now i am keenly now interested in,recently been here in Ireland NOKIA NETWORKS are very much alive..
Some of today’s press reports related to rumours about Microsoft dropping the Nokia brand have declared the death of the Nokia brand. But, to paraphrase Mark Twain, “reports of our death are an exaggeration.” Yes, we have sold our mobile phone business to Microsoft. But the Nokia of today is financially robust and has moved from weakness to strength. We have one of the world’s best telecom infrastructure businesses, a global leader in the mapping and location business, a stellar intellectual property portfolio and some of the finest innovation capabilities of any company anywhere. Remember, Nokia started almost 150 years ago with just one paper mill. Over time we have repeatedly and successfully reinvented ourselves. We may not be the same Nokia of several years ago, but we are here, we are strong, and our brand is very much still alive. Not to mention kicking!
So its something to think about Nokia as a company is not dead far from it,its just the devices that we all love and know so well we will not see that infamous NOKIA logo on anymore.A glimmer of hope in the future perhaps ??
So as it was said to me on a certain forum, I WILL JUST LEAVE THIS HERE!
Today we had the opportunity to have a sneek peek at the upcoming device from the Samsung,The all new Samsung Galaxy Alpha..
First impressions of the new Metal edged device are nothing special by no means and little has been changed apart from the metal rim but the back cover has a nice rubber typed feel and its grippy compared to the usual plastic or leather faux we now see in the later devices such as the Galaxy Note 3.However the underside is of course plastic.
The back of the device has a nice feel to it with a rubber finish its soft yet grippy and its actually nice to hold and feels good in hand,this is a good change from the regular plastic finish we are use to apart from later devices that has plastic backs which are slippy.
Underneath the cover we have access to the sim card area so no hot swap here which people prefer but im sure nobody will complain about it,everything is tucked away,there is also
Moving up to the top we can see we have the camera 12 MP and flash also we can see the headphone socket and a mic you might also notice the hump,breaking the line which takes the seamless edge away why this was done is another thing but its not really a big deal.
The bottom of the device hols the USB slot,and another mic,also a speaker to one side,one other thing is you will notice the two bands on each edge same applies to top these are separated by plastic by the way.
On the right hand side all on offer is the power key nothing else,you can also see the ledge which allows you to remove the back cover,you will need nails to remove this,i found it awkward,been a guy and no nails and all that..
On the left hand side all we get is the volume toggles,up/down nothing more so as you will have noticed by now there is no dedicated camera key ,not really an issue although most phones today come with on screen options for camera but lots like the traditional camera key.
Looking at it from the front it does not look much different than most samsung devices only the metal edge is noticeable with the chamfered line going around the whole device,we also have one physical key and two soft keys,also we have the front facing camera and sensors on top with an earpiece over the samsung logo.
First impressions are,its nothing we have not seen before its a samsung with a metal body to be honest however the fact that samsung have moved away from metal will be a welcome move for most who are fed up with the plastic feel they are use to,it does feel good and solid in hand and you can get a good grip with the rubber back.
I would feel it will do well since marketing has kicked off a pre register options have opened samsung fans will no doubt want to try it out.
We only had some limited time today and actually had a video which seems to have got corrupted somehow hopefully we will have one up shortly..
Nokia News Ireland has received the great news today that we have been nominated in the Web Awards 2014 we are delighted to have made it here in such a short time we are running.
I would like to personally thank everyone that voted for me and took the time to vote it means so much,thanks to all the followers on the blog and all my twitter friends whom we speak with on a daily basis,its a great community.We are a non funded fans of tech and just love it.
This is great news for me and i cant thank our followers enough.I would also like to thank my extended team Ronan Coughlan and Mitchell Goudie Go for their contributions to this site who also write on my other site JimbosTechNews.
Well done to all the other nominees too in the Web Awards 2014.The quarter finalists will be announced 19th September 2014.
