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So, it probably goes without saying that everyone here at Popgadget can safely be classified as a geek (though I think there may be a nerd or two among us, but a deliberation on the differences between the two is for another time). Anyway, as geeks go, there is a tendency to have significant charging needs to keep all of our gadgets up and running.

Though I’m normally partial to in-ear headphones, I decided to give the Urbanears Plattan headphones a whirl and was very impressed.

I admit to being a sound snob. I usually go toting around in 0 professional headphone gear, so I was skeptical about anything with a price tag. I’m pleased to report, however, that these stylish, full-sized headphones delivered great sound that was music [pun intended] to these audiophile ears. I plugged into my iPhone and cranked some thumping dance tunes. Clear, rich sound with no bass breakdown or muddiness. Their adjustability even made them start off comfortably on my fat head and their light weight made them stay comfortable.

So who isn’t budget conscious in these times? Well, excluding those lucky-buckies who raised their hands, the Nokia 3711 from T-Mobile suits the more uneasy wallets to the T. By just retaining the basic functionalities – QVGA screen, 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, FM radio and microSD memory slot in a neat clamshell. Though T-Mobile’s AWS 3G comes included, features such as GPS, picture-messaging and email may cost you more than what’s on the deal offered. Which happens to be a really affordable .99 on a basic Even More plan. Or for the more optimistic is the alternative Even More Plus plan at 9.99.

Nokia unveiled the new Nokia N900 portable Internet Table.  The  Linux-based Maemo software
delivers a PC-like experience on the handy Nokia N900

Nokia has finally announced the release of its new state of the art mobile, the Nokia N97 equipped with a true retractable keyboard, operated with Symbian S60. The Nokia N97 is quadri-band and has Wifi, bluetooth and audio stereo, GPS with A-GPS functionality, a TVoutput, 32Gb of memory, a microUSB port and above the N97 has a navigator who is Flash lite compatible contrary to the iPhone.