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ModeLabs designed this weird looking, “handle” shaped concept phone. But it’s not all about the looks — the U-Turn concept recovers energy from the opening of the keypad to recharge its batteries. The device is also very easy to use. In closed keypad mode, it provides users with simplified use of the voice functions, while on the other side, in open keypad mode gives users ability to do texting. The U-Turn also boasts a force feedback thumbwheel for scrolling. Unfortunately, the too futuristic design means we won’t see the U-Turn hitting the market anytime soon.
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
