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The square design is instantly recognisable, although the X5 is not perfectly square, measuring 74.3 x 66.4 x 16.8mm. At almost 17mm, the Nokia X5 seems to be rather chunky, but the reason for the thickness is because Nokia have included a full, four row slide-out QWERTY keyboard, for quick and easy text entry. The keys are compact, and laid out with no space between one key and the next, but each key is slightly rounded on top, to help with ensuring quick, but accurate data entry. The main display on the device is a QVGA TFT display, supporting up to 256,000 colours, measuring 2.36 inches from point to point. Directly above the screen sits the earpiece, and to one side of this is the light sensor. Common on most Nokia devices, the light sensor allows the device to automatically control the keypad backlight, determining whether the ambient lighting conditions require the keypad light to come on, or not, which is a great help with preserving battery life, by not lighting the keypad when it is not necessary. The shape of the phone means there is ample space for the main navigation controls on the phone; located directly under the main display, the central, 5-way Navi key is flanked by two soft option keys, and the call send/end keys. On the far left is a key with a home symbol on it, which accesses the main menu, whilst on the far right of the device is the dedicated music key.Music is a main feature of the Nokia X5, with the handset being marketed as a Comes With Music device in certain key markets. The X5 has good sound quality through the external loudspeakers, and also incorporates a 3.5mm audio jack, so you can listen to music with your own preferred headset. If you prefer wireless connections, the handset includes Bluetooth 2.1, with A2DP support, so you can listen to music with a stereo Bluetooth headset. There is plenty of memory available for storing music on the phone, with an internal memory capacity of 200MB, with an available memory expansion slot which allows you to increase memory capacity to 32GB using a Micro SD memory card. The Nokia X5 runs on the Symbian S60 OS, version 3.2, and the included music player is simple to navigate and just as easy to use. Music can be sorted into various playlists of your own choosing, and can also be navigated by browsing Genre, Artist and album. The handset supports a wide range of music file types, including MP3, AAC, eAAC+ and WMA. The music player is complimented with the inclusion of an FM stereo radio, with RDS support, allowing you to tune in to the latest news, sport and entertainment from your local FM radio station.

The Nokia X5 also includes a 5.0 Megapixel camera, with video record option, which captures decent quality snaps, certainly good enough for uploading to social networking sites and sharing with your friends. Messaging is also well catered for, with support for multiple email accounts included, as well as instant messaging and push email. One of the features of the X5 allows you to easily access your unread messages by simply shaking the handset. Connectivity is also strongly present on the phone, with the 3G X5 also able to connect via HSDPA and WiFi 802.11 b/g. If you are unfortunate enough to live in an area where 3G coverage isn’t available, the X5 delivers data across both GPRS and EDGE.

Overall then, the Nokia X5 is a decent enough device, with enough under the hood to make it a functional mobile phone, rather than just a weird looking one. The X5 will be available in a variety of bright colours, including Pink, Azure, Graphite Black, Yellow Green and Purple. The Nokia X5 is expected to be released during Q3 2010.

sources : rightmobilephone.co.uk

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A sharp visual contrast to its predecessor, the 2008 Ninja 250R has been redesigned to look like a scaled down supersport motorcycle—a unique distinction in a field of bikes dominated by diminutive cruisers. The Ninja’s fresh bodywork is aggressive and sharp, and its full-fairing and engine vents will grab the attention of those who appreciate fast, flashy bikes.

However, underneath this Kawasaki’s bodywork is some relatively tame hardware. A liquid-cooled, dual overhead cam, 249cc parallel twin gets revised camshafts and a new 2-1 exhaust pipe for improved low and mid-range power, and the Keihin-carbureted powerplant also boasts refined intake and exhaust ports. Mated to the engine is a six-speed gearbox. Fuel capacity is 4.8 gallons, and a new fuel gauge on the instrument panelhelps estimate range for commutes or long trips.

Wheels have been enlarged to 17 inches, and the rear Uni-Trak suspension has 5.1 inches of travel and 5-way preload adjustability. A non-adjustable 37mm hydraulic front fork is flanked by a two-piston, 290mm petal disc, while a two-piston, 220mm disc sits at the rear wheel.

In keeping with its sporty appearance, the Ninja’s single seat offers a narrow perch that’s 30.5 inches above ground; a cowl sits just aft, and a passenger seat can be had for $99. The Ninja 250R weighs in at only 333 lbs dry, and the California model adds 4 lbs of weight to that figure.

Throw a Leg Over: Downsized but Workable Ergonomics

Photo © Basem Wasef

The Ninja 250R is a relatively small bike. Though it resembles its 600cc and 1,000cc stablemates at first glance, its small scale becomes more evident with a rider aboard. The saddle is slightly taller for 2008, but the littlest Ninja is still compact and low enough to feel completely manageable at parking lot speeds. The rider is positioned with a mildly forward pitch (thanks to the sloping seat, the angle of which is visible in this profile shot of the bike.) Rider ergonomics are not so far forward as to be uncomfortable, but the Ninja’s posture is certainly sporty.

Taller riders will feel their legs touch the outer edges of the fuel tank, though the bike is still narrow enough to not cause any unusual contortions other than a slightly compact leg position. The view over the handlebars reveals a centrally positioned speedometer and a tachometer—which redlines at 13,000 rpm—just off to the left. Mirrors are generously sized and well-positioned, offering good rearward visibility.

Everything falls where you expect it to on the Ninja, and its compact size makes it welcoming to both newbies and more experienced riders—I’m 5’10”, and found that the only ergonomic limitation was seat comfort for long stretches, primarily because of the stiffness of the padding and the forward tilt of the saddle.

Riding the Kawasaki Ninja 250R

There’s a slight “chug-chug” sound from the bike’s 249cc parallel twin, and the throttle response is somewhat lazy if you’re used to aggressive crotch rockets. That characteristic, though, makes it easy to modulate acceleration and speed.

Pull the clutch and click the shifter into gear, and you’ll notice there’s a bit of clutch lever travel before it engages. The engine winds up gradually with an unthreatening flow of power that gets a bit buzzy halfway to the 13,000 rpm redline. Acceleration can be strong enough to keep up with traffic or merge onto highways, but it’s critical to keep the engine in the prime of its powerband; shift too early, and you’ll miss the sweet spot that enables strong acceleration. 65 mph, incidentally, translates to about 7,500 rpm in top gear.

The Ninja’s low weight makes it easy to maneuver, and direction changes occur with minimal handlebar input—maintain the bike’s momentum up by keeping the revs high, and the Ninja becomes a pleasure to fling on twisty roads, despite its plush ride. The gearbox tends to behave itself and shift with positive feedback most of the time, though it did occasionally hit a false neutral between gears and not illuminate the green “N” light when the gearbox was, in fact, in neutral. Brakes are a big improvement over the outgoing Ninja, and strong stops are accompanied with reasonably good feedback.

Thanks to its light weight and maneuverability, riding the Ninja 250R is a fun, rewarding experience that enables beginners to easily develop their riding technique and more advanced riders to focus on fundamental skills.

In Conclusion: A Petite Sportbike Focused on Fun

Photo © Basem Wasef

Though it doesn’t have the sorts of gut-busting performance its appearance may suggest, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is loads of fun for any rider, especially those new to motorcycling. Its engine produces manageable but usable power, its ergonomics are compact enough to make most rider feel totally in control, and its MSRP of $3,499 coupled with its excellent fuel economy make it exceptionally easy on the wallet.

The Ninja 250R experience is a gentle reminder of the simple pleasures of riding: the feeling of feedback at the pegs, seat, and handlebar, the level of maneuverability that comes from light weight, and just enough power to keep you excited without threatening to get you in serious trouble. In this age of seemingly limitless horsepower wars and styling excess, it’s refreshing to experience a bike as honest and endearing as the Ninja 250R. It may not set any land speed records, but its combination of economy and approachability make it a welcome bike for beginners, or anybody in the market for a back-to-basics sportbike.

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simple modification is modification that limited to maximize the physical appearance of their vehicles like adding billet grills, adding bumper and spoiler, while total modifications are modifications that alter the overall weight of the car which include physical changes and changes in the engine.

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While it can be agreed that the 7s family of movements are very functional,theres a economy of form that is readily apparent in the finish.

But it wasnt too long ago that if you bought a Seiko,You where getting a serious peice of horology.

I`d like to take a short step back in time,and show you some Seikos that really packed a punch. All of these save one are from my personal collection. All are heavily jeweled,most offer hand winding. For those that think of Seikos as a lower branch on the tree of horology,I offer these pictures. Unfortunately,I hav`nt listed these in eny particular order. I have removed the winding rotor in almost all examples,so as to give the reader a better look at “what makes them tick”. I will try to add what specifacations I know about the movement,but as always,if I Boo-Boo,or omit something,please feel free to correct me,or add aditional details I`m not aware of.

Let the show begin………….

Below is the Cal 5246. A high beat movement,its beating at 28,800 bph. Covered in 25 jeweles,it has a micro regulator. It can be handwound,both day and date can be quick set at the crown,and the second hand can be hacked (stoped for accurate time setting).

Below is a Cal 8306. This movement can be found in some Sealion case`s. It has been jeweled in no less than 30 areas. It can be hand wound,and the date quick sets. This is a awesome movement.

Again with the rotor removed.

Next comes my favourite of the bunch. And not just because its the most highly jeweled movement here. The Cal 5106. It Runs in 33 jewels. With its “tadpole” fine regulating device, it is chronometer grade (this was one of the first cal.`s that Seiko certed for chronometer status,I belive). It can be hand wound,facilitates accurate second hand setting. It beats at 19,800 bph,showing just a step up from 18000. Allthough the day is semi quickset,the date can be advanced by pushing the crown in. Look at the balance cock in both scans and note how accessable the hairspring is.

Here it is with the rotor removed. Note how the the hairspring is fully developed. Like a heart that beats,nineteen thousand and eight hundred times a hour.

Here is the only “Gilted” Seiko movement I`ve seen yet. The Cal 6206. Being outfitted with 26 jewels,it is nicly jeweled to say the least. Bearing a remarkable resemblance to the 6106 family of movements. It does however,have the balance cock on the oppisite side than the 6106,therfor I`m not shure what parts it shares with the famous 6105. Using the “magic lever” bidirectional winding system that is a trademark of Seiko`s enginering.

Here you can see the winding bridge,with its covered “magic lever” and the transfer wheel going to the barrel.

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And last but not least,as this is just a very small sampling of the serious movements Seiko has made,is the Cal 5606. The 5606 is a base calibre for many higher grade movements,as if it could be improved.
Beating at 21,600,it has 23 jewels. It can be hand wound,both day and date quick set,and the second hand “hacks”. It again shows Seikos freedom of design,with a yet different style of micro regulator.

And the last picture for the evening is with the 5606`s rotor removed. Note the diafix cap jewels,and the three quarter plate assembly.

Now,if you`ve made it this far,it means that you`ve probably waited several minute for your browser to load. I thank you for reading,and hope you`ve enjoyed being able to see how adept at watchmaking Seiko really is. Please feel free to save any pictures you`de like,but if you publish them,please give me credit.

credit : Randall Aka 2manywatches at www.network54.com

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I’ve owned a large variety of watches in the past year. When money was coming in nicely and all was well, I had the luck of getting to “rent” (I say rent as I had to resell them in short order) two phenomenal Omega watches: the Speedmaster Professional and the 2254 Seamaster Professional. When things got rougher and a lot of my industry went out of work (we’re largely freelancers) I had to settle for something a little less. After a brief flirtation with Suunto watches, I returned to mechanical movements happily with Seiko’s 6R15 lineup. The Green Alpinist was my first, and ended up being just not quite my style. I reviewed earlier in the spring. While the outer appearance may not have suited me perfectly, the 6R15 movement was incredible. It kept time nearly as well as an Omega but for a fraction of the price. I found myself in -4 / +4 territory per day, and that was precisely where I wanted to be. Trading off the Alpinist, I decided to go for a watch I had casually looked at many times in the past.

THE INITIAL IMPRESSION

You’re greeted by a familiar sight when you pop open a box with a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Seiko. A white outer carton, and a stronger cardboard presentation box inside. Instructions (Japanese and English) for the watch itself and warranty info are usually packed in the white carton as well. Open up the presentation box and you’re greeted with a plastic wrapped Seiko with several hang-tags (in Japanese with Yen values) on a tiny pillow. While nothing particularly fancy, I’ve been keeping watch bands in this presentation box and swap them out often… that means the box itself has gotten a great deal of usage (above and beyond just bringing the watch to you) and has not shown any wear and tear. The box seems to be coated with an almost fabric like substance which appears quite durable.

The Sumo is, indeed quite large and immediately pops at you inside the box.

THE CASE

The Sumo has a very “Seiko” diver appearance about it. At first glance Seiko divers often appear to be a playful interpretation of the Submariner style. At closer examination, you’ll find much more to them. I lovingly refer to this particular watch as my “Cartoon Rolex.”

By “Find much more” I actually mean that this watch pays homage more to older Seiko divers, and bears a great deal of influence from modern Omega divers. The case itself reminds me a great deal of the 2254 I had, and the Planet Oceans I have held. It is close in heft and quality to the Planet Ocean, as it is a bit thicker than the 2254. The lugs too are curved in a very similar way, but do not end up “completing the curve” down to the connection with the pin. I would prefer that this curve continued in a Speedmaster Professional way, rather than terminating sharply as it does. This particular edge is at odds with the rest of the case; it simply is not finished as well. A little bit of polish by a watchmaker to soften this would go a very long way. All is forgiven though with the inclusion of drilled lugs. How on earth did I get by without these before? It’s so easy to swap things on and off with only one simple tool, and because of this I can actually change the watch in a matter of minutes every morning based on what I’m wearing on that given day. I understand the design motive of removing these for a clean surface, but they’re just so damned useful.

Another lovely innovation on this watch is the bezel guard. The bezel (described in depth later) is very thick, and without this guard I’d imagine it would be bumped frequently. It’s a great consideration and it plays well with the other curves on the side of the case. I haven’t seen anything like it on anything else, and others should really consider such a feature. At first I was concerned that my fingers might be pinched when turning said bezel by this guard… not at all. It is well finished and smooth, and the curve of the lug travels up to meet in in a way that ensures you’ll never be caught. Excellent design.

The bottom of the case is very nicely to fit around the wrist ever so slightly, and has no sharp edges in any way. The back is of brushed texture but has that nice Seiko Diver “Wave” emblem just as a Speedmaster would have the Seahorse in the center.

THE CROWN / THE MOVEMENT

I’ve opted to put these two categories together simply because the crown is an extension of the movement: it is the only part of the inside that you the wearer will interact directly with.

The crown itself is very slightly inset into the case of the Sumo, and when fully screwed feels exceptionally sturdy. It grips very easily and the machined “S” looks extremely nice in person. A few counter clockwise screws and the crown pops out. This at first felt a bit rough, as if there was a little sand in caught inside. Over the past two months this has smoothened out immensely and feels quite similar to the 2254 when unscrewing.

The crown wobbles a bit when fully unscrewed. I don’t particularly like this, but I do hand wind it frequently (I do miss that Speedmaster) and it hasn’t posed any problem thus far. The watch hacks when fully extended, and given that it runs ever so slightly fast (about +1 per day) I’ve only had to re-calibrate it for the atomic clock three times (I don’t like it going over 15 seconds fast) since I’ve owned it.

This leads into the movement itself, which is absolutely fantastic. As I mentioned before, this Sumo gains less than a second per day. A lot of physical activity or running around (I wore this watch while performing a large move, for example) and it will run perhaps closer to +2 per day. As a rule I wear a watch when I sleep, so I do not regulate it by placing it in a specific way overnight. Some would argue that this Seiko doesn’t beat at a fast enough rate, but you really can’t take such a complaint seriously for what is a very tool-like watch. This movement isn’t about horological fanciness, it’s much more about solid, reliable timekeeping.

THE DIAL / THE BEZEL

The Sumo has an excellent dial. Extremely readable, you are always able to tell where 12 o’clock is and everything has a wonderful rim of highly polished silver around it so even if the lume dies (impossible) you’re still able to catch light and quickly read it. The lume itself is absolutely phenomenal, and may actually keep you awake if you’re sensitive to light when you sleep. If I go to sleep at midnight, the watch is easily readable until the sun rises again, or if I have the blinds closed it retains its glow for beyond 7 hours.

The Hands are finished in identical fashion with generous lume, and will remain lit just as long as the dial. I find this style of hands to be much more useful than the Seamaster Bond style hands, and they do an excellent job for very quick (sub one second) glancing to read the time. The second hand does not have as smooth a sweep as a more expensive diver, but this is due to the slower beat rate of the movement. Again, I feel that this is an acceptable sacrifice.

The Bezel is by far the most pleasing thing about this watch. Large and easy to grip (though less easy to grip underwater) the bezel on mine is quite solid and has no play whatsoever. It squeaked a bit at first but now only makes two types of click: solid on each minute, and a smaller less solid click at the halfway between each. Frequently used for the timing of things (how long has that laundry been in the machine?) the bezel is incredibly useful around the house and shows no sign of wearing down / loosening so far.

This area of the watch is finished off with a Hardlex crystal. I’d of course prefer an AR coated Sapphire, but I see no reason to switch to one until the Hardlex is scuffed up. It may not be as clean / clear as a Sapphire but it is domed slightly so you don’t get a reflection from any angle that will obscure the view.

My Sumo is blue, and is far more subtle than the blue I’ve seen on the Ti Samurai. In direct sun light it’s a very rich blue that pops, and inside it is a darker navy blue. I’m glad that I was able to get this color rather than the black, as I think it goes incredibly well with the design.

THE INCLUDED BRACELET

The Sumo has a very interesting lug design for such a large watch: rather than taking a 22mm band, it takes a 20mm. This reminds me in many ways of the older Seiko divers with cushion cases, melded with the Omega curved lug. I personally like this design very much, but I can see some people being turned off by it.

Consequently, the included bracelet can at times look a little odd on the Sumo as it doesn’t really “flow” from the case design as many other bracelets do. While quite squeaky at first, the Sumo bracelet quiets and wears in very nicely over time, and ended up being a good though not perfect wear option for me personally. It is finished quite well with soft edges and a sturdy buckle, though I’d definitely like to see some kind of screw system for removing links rather than the pin and collar setup it has. The highlight of this bracelet is certainly its solid end links, which do try to make some sort of reconciliation with the case design.

I personally only wear the bracelet when I travel, and want a little extra security in keeping such a large and nice looking watch on my wrist. I really prefer the Sumo on my brown NATO strap, and with the black rubber band as shown below. Because of the 20mm lug size, you’ve got an incredible wealth of options for accenting a Sumo. And because of the drilled lugs, you can swap them off and on easily.

OVERALL

The Sumo is an excellent watch, and if Seiko had sold it for $1,000 rather than what it goes for now, I don’t think anyone would have complained. It is finished incredibly well for a watch at this price point, features a movement that keeps amazing time for a mechanical, and appears to be very sturdy. If you’ve been looking at the Planet Ocean and wishing that it were just a little less expensive or perhaps felt that the price would keep you from wearing it outside or while doing things that would fulfill its purpose, the Sumo might be a perfect watch for you.

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I’m not sure exactly when the transition occured, but this model is pre-blackhawk, and is incredibly well made. It harkens back to the days of the old Microtechs, and certainly brings back great memories of the all the top-quality US-made knives of yore. Its no secret that Blackhawk! is not liked by many in the online knife-world, but I really can’t comment on their quality since I never owned nor have I handled their products.

The Dieter CQD has fantastic ergonomics, and is designed to work well in a gloved hand, since many military users often wear gloves when operating their knives. The grip-tape is fantastic for retention and there are two ridges on the front of the handle that prevent your hand from slipping onto the blade. The blade is a modified spear point design by Vaughn Neeley, founder of Timberline Knives.

There is a discreet saftety on the thumb ramp of the handle, which works well. The carbide glass-breaker is also at the front of the handle, making it impossible to use unless the blade is closed. This is probably a good idea. The back end of the handle has a line/seat belt cutter, which is well concealed so that you can’t accidently cut yourself with it. The reversible pocket clip is only for tip down carry, which is also probably a good idea since otherwise you might accidently catch the line cutter on your pocket and cut that up.

Blade is black, and razor sharp. This Masters of Defense version was available in Bead Blast as well as Damascus and PVD coated blades. The current Blackhawk version appears to only be available in black.

The CQD is probably my favourite automatic knife in my collection at the moment, with a quality unmatched by any automatic in this price range. While I can only speak for the MOD version, this is still relevant to collectors purchasing on the secondary market. The Blackhawk version, while designed in a similar style, may not have the same level of quality in the finish.

Blade Length: 3.75”
Overall Length: 9.5″
Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Black PVD coating
Handle Material: CNC Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum

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After 2 months of rigorously testing the 2010 model, we have reached a consensus on the latest PK Ripper:

In 2009 the DC x SE fixed gear collaboration captivated the fixed gear world with its appeal – and this year’s revamp is turning out to be no different. Like its predecessor, the PK Ripper for 2010 is a fixed gear bike with accents of nostalgic BMX influence. Its floval tubing, bear trap style pedals, landing gear fork, and loop tail rear end are some of the hallmarks found on the PK Ripper that were prevalent in the ’70s BMX era, including some of the earlier PK Ripper collections.

Additionally, the DC x SE PK Ripper features a number of modern components. A set of orange Velocity Chukkers, accompanied by two Vittoria Randonneur tires, add a 2010 feel to every trick comp. Its Velocity rims have a non-machine brake wall, so braking is better left for another rim. (That’s, of course, if you choose to install a brake.) Its 3-piece SE cranks house a pair of X-Pedo XCF06AC pedals, a positive upgrade to this years collaboration.

Though SE’s 2009 version had plenty of charisma, the frame scored below par for its durability – but that was last year’s model. This year, SE’s Retro 6061 Alloy Frame features welded reinforcements between the top-tube and head-tube, resulting in the ability to withstand the heavy abuse associated with BMX style riding on a fixed gear bike.

In its 2010 collaboration with DC Shoes, SE was conscious about offering consumers a comfortable ride. The DC x SE PK Ripper is offered in seven different sizes by its manufacture, ranging from 44cm to 58cm for more of an individual fit. Oury Mountain Grips, which are a favorite among us, were passed down to the 2010 fixie. A 46t alloy chain ring was paired with a 17t cog for an all around good trick/commuter ratio. But, one of the more obvious comforting futures to the bike is its saddle upgrade. The lightly padded SE Super Classic seat replaced 2009’s hard plastic one for additional forgiveness.

Its price might take some for a bit on the expensive side, retailing for $1,000. However, there are very few complete fixed gear trick bikes being produced by bicycle manufactures. If you add that to the fact that SE will only be manufacturing 1,500 DC x SE PK Ripper 2010 Fixed Gears for world-wide distribution, $1,000 can be easily justified for this piece of art.

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While Apple may tinker with the final packaging and design of the final phone, it’s clear that the features in this lost-and-found next-generation iPhone are drastically new and drastically different from what came before. Here’s the detailed list of our findings:

What’s new

• Front-facing video chat camera
• Improved regular back-camera (the lens is quite noticeably larger than the iPhone 3GS)
• Camera flash
• Micro-SIM instead of standard SIM (like the iPad)
• Improved display. It’s unclear if it’s the 960×640 display thrown around before—it certainly looks like it, with the “Connect to iTunes” screen displaying much higher resolution than on a 3GS.
• What looks to be a secondary mic for noise cancellation, at the top, next to the headphone jack
• Split buttons for volume
• Power, mute, and volume buttons are all metallic

What’s changed

• The back is entirely flat, made of either glass (more likely) or ceramic or shiny plastic in order for the cell signal to poke through. Tapping on the back makes a more hollow and higher pitched sound compared to tapping on the glass on the front/screen, but that could just be the orientation of components inside making for a different sound
• An aluminum border going completely around the outside
• Slightly smaller screen than the 3GS (but seemingly higher resolution)
• Everything is more squared off
• 3 grams heavier
• 16% Larger battery
• Internals components are shrunken, miniaturized and reduced to make room for the larger battery

How it was lost

Here is a detailed account of how the phone was lost.

Why we think it’s definitely real

We’re as skeptical—if not more—than all of you. We get false tips all the time. But after playing with it for about a week—the overall quality feels exactly like a finished final Apple phone—and disassembling this unit, there is so much evidence stacked in its favor, that there’s very little possibility that it’s a fake. In fact, the possibility is almost none. Imagine someone having to use Apple components to design a functioning phone, from scratch, and then disseminating it to people around the world. Pretty much impossible. Here are the reasons, one by one.

It has been reported lost
Apple-connected John Gruber—from Daring Fireball—says that Apple has indeed lost a prototype iPhone and they want it back:

So I called around, and I now believe this is an actual unit from Apple — a unit Apple is very interested in getting back.

Obviously someone found it, and here it is.

The screen
While we couldn’t get it past the connect to iTunes screen for the reasons listed earlier, the USB cable on that screen was so high quality that it was impossible to discern individual pixels. We can’t tell you the exact resolution of this next-generation iPhone, but it’s much higher than the current iPhone 3GS.

The operating system
According to the person who found it, this iPhone was running iPhone OS 4.0 before the iPhone 4.0 announcement. The person was able to play with it and see the iPhone 4.0 features. Then, Apple remotely killed the phone before we got access to it. We were unable to restore because each firmware is device specific—3GS firmware only loads on 3GS devices—and the there are no firmwares available for this unreleased phone. Which is another clue to its authenticity.

It is recognized as an iPhone
This iPhone behaves exactly like an iPhone does when connected to a computer, with the proper boot sequence and “connect to iTunes” restore functionality. Xcode and iTunes both see this as an iPhone. Mac OS X’s System Profiler also reports this as an iPhone in restore mode, which is a natural consequence of remotely wiping the phone, but report different product identifiers (both CPID and CPRV) than either the 3G or the 3GS.

It uses micro-sim
The fact that it uses a micro-sim is a clear indicator that this is a next-generation iPhone. No other cellphone uses this standard at this point in the US.

The camouflage case
The case it came inside was a fully developed plastic case to house this phone to disguise it like a 3GS. This wasn’t just a normal case; it had all the proper new holes cut out for the new switches and ports and camera holes and camera flash. But it looks like something from Belkin or Case-Mate. It’s a perfect disguise.

The fact that it’s in the wild right now
Logic can also narrow down why this phone is this year’s iPhone, rather than next year’s model or one from the previous year’s, just because it was found in the wild right now. It makes no sense for Apple to be testing 2011’s model right now, in super finished form—they wouldn’t be nearly finished with it. The phone also can’t be last year’s test model, because last year’s model (based on the iPhone 3GS teardowns) components were way different. No micro-sim, much bigger logic board, no flash, no front camera, smaller battery and an inferior camera. That only leaves the 2010 model.

The guts, the definitive proof
And finally, when we opened it up, we saw multiple components that were clearly labeled APPLE. And, because the components were fit extremely well and extremely conformed inside the case (obvious that it was designed FOR this case), it was evident that it was not just a 3G or a 3GS transplanted into another body. That probably wouldn’t even be possible, with the size constraints of the thinner device and larger battery.

The New Industrial Design

At first sight, this new iPhone’s industrial design seems so different from the previous two generations that it could be discarded as just a provisional case. Even while the finish is so perfect that it feels right out of the factory, some of the design language elements that are common to all Apple products are not there. Gone is the flushed screen glass against the metal rim. Gone is the single volume button, replaced by two separate ones. Gone is the seamless rim, and gone are the tapered, curved surfaces.

Despite that, however, this design is not a departure. Not when you frame it with the rest of the Apple product line. It’s all the contrary: This new iPhone gets back to the simplicity of the iMac and the iPad. In fact, you can argue that the current iPhone 3GS—with its shiny chrome rim and excessively curved back—is out of place compared to the hard edges and Dieter-Ramish utilitarianism of the iMac and the iPad. Next to the iPad, for example, the new iPhone makes sense. It has the same feeling, the same functional simplicity.

But why the black plastic back, instead of going with an unibody aluminum design? Why the two audio volume buttons? Why the seams? And why doesn’t the back have any curvature at all?

Why the plastic back?
The plastic back is the most obvious of the design choices. The iPad, with its all aluminum back, has seen its Wi-Fi reception radius reduced. The 3G version comes with a large patch on the top, probably big enough to provide with good reception. But the new tiny iPhone doesn’t have the luxury of space: It needs to provide as much signal as possible using a very small surface. I’m sure Jon Ive is dying to get rid of the plastic back, and go iPad-style all the way, but the wireless reception is the most important thing in a cellphone. A necessary aesthetical-functional trade-off.

Why separate volume buttons?
This new iPhone uses separate buttons for the volume instead of the single button that you can find in the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. It’s one of the factors that may indicate that this is a provisional case, until you think about one of the most requested features for Apple’s phone: A physical button for the camera. The new iPhone has a bigger sensor and a flash, which means that the camera function keeps gaining more weight. It’s only logical to think that Apple may have implemented this two-button approach to provide with a physical shutter button. It makes sense.

Why the seams?
The seams are perhaps the most surprising aspect of the new design. They don’t seem to respond to any aesthetic criteria and, in terms of function, we can’t adventure any explanation. But they don’t look bad. In fact, the whole effect seems good, like something you will find in a Braun product from the 70s.

It’s doubtful that the seams are arbitrary, however. Either they will disappear from the final product, or they have a function we can’t foresee at this time.

Why no tapering or curves?
As you will see in a future article, the new iPhone is so miniaturized and packed that there’s no room for the tapered, curved surfaces. Everything is as tight as it could get, with no space for anything but electronics.

The hardware specs

The phone measures 4.50 by 2.31 by 0.37 inches. It weighs 140 grams. The 3GS weighs 137 grams on a postal scale (and 135 on Apple’s official measurements). So, in comparison, it’s 3 grams heavier. The battery is 5.25 WHr at 3.7V, compared to the 3GS battery, which is 4.51 WHr at 3.7V. On the back of the phone, it said it was XX GB, but since we were unable to get the phone to a running state, we couldn’t see exactly how large it was.

How it feels

Freaking amazing. As a person who never really liked the round mound of a back in the 3GS, the sleeker, flatter, squarer design is super welcome. It feels sturdier than the 3GS, and much less plasticky. The metal buttons give it a heftier feel—less of a toy—than all previous generations. The closest analog to it would be the original iPhone, which is more square and heavy than its newer brothers.

It feels completely natural up to your face, and the fact that both the front and the back are glossy makes no difference on how well you can hold it without the phone slipping. And because it’s thinner, it feels even nicer in your pants.

What all this means

Apple has updated the exterior drastically different from the 3G and 3GS. That design is old, it felt out of place compared to the rest of their products and needed desperately to be killed. Now you have a thinner body, a much more pleasant form factor with no wasted space and lots of hard lines. But the design isn’t the most important part that’s changed.

They’ve delivered many of the features people have been waiting for—that damn front camera!—while at the same time upgrading everything else. Flash, better back camera, better battery life and another microphone for better voice clarity. People who bought the 3G two years ago and are now in the perfect position to upgrade and get a dramatically different, and better, phone. If confirmed this summer, and if it performs as we expect, this next-generation iPhone looks like a winner.

Much additional reporting and design analysis by Jesus Diaz. Rosa Golijan also contributed.

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For iPhone OS 4 coverage: the hidden secret features, our hands on video, describing (and showing) how it is, and the best features overall.

And for more next-gen iPhone coverage: the rumored announcement date, AT&T blocking vacation days for iPhone launch and video and group chat code in the OS.

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sources : gizmodo.com

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