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Showing posts with label Portable Devices. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Portable Devices. Show all posts

Looks like Readius will be released after all

Friday, November 13, 2009

We recently reported that the Readius may receive a second chance since Polymer Vision went bankrupt, and it looks like it will come to pass.

Wistron is apparently planning to release a flexible e-paper display that is similar to the Readius sometime in 2010. We don’t know the exact date, and we also don’t know whether this e-paper device will feature the Bluetooth, tri-band GSM/EDGE, dual-band HSDPA, microSD expansion and SMS capabilties of the original plan for the Readius. We shall see.

AT&T to Launch Snapdragon-based Lenovo Smartbook?

AT&T is apparently going to launch a smartbook soon. The device is made by Lenovo and it’s going to sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. There are no specs available at this point as the smartbook in question has been showcased by CEO Paul Jacobs during an investor meeting in New York. Neither Lenovo nor AT&T cared to comment on the device but we’re probably going to see the smartbook at CES 2010 in just under two months from now.

The question is do we really need smartbooks too? We have smartphones, there are plenty of netbooks to go around and let’s not forget that the tablets are coming. What do you say?

ICD launching the Vega Tablet next year

Innovative Converged Devices (ICD) is going to try and make a splash in the tablet market come next year with the Vega Tablet.

This touchscreen tablet will come in 7, 11, and 15 inch sizes, and use Android. It will also have 512MB DDR DRAM, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, a Tegra processor, and Bluetooth 2.1.

No word on price or availability, but look for them at CES in January of 2010.

Jabra presents the CRUISER bluetooth speakerphone

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Jabra is famous for its accessories made for mobile phones, like the GO 6400 or the BT2080 (which is Eco-Friendly) but the latest addition is the Jabra CRUISER - considered stylish and above the average in terms of quality.

The Jabra CRUISER has a couple of features that make it stand out from the rest, like the double microphone technology - integrated in a speakerphone - that is used to reduce the environmental noises, so you can say goodbye to the traffic sound and other problematic noises. It also comes with a “Voice announcement” function that reads the name of the caller, or in case you don’t understand the name, it can also read the number.

On top of this 2 good features, this Cruiser can be used by 2 cellphones at the same time. This bluetooth speakerphone costs $160 and has 14 hours of battery life in talking mode, or 300 in stand-by mode.

Smart Devices’ SmartQ5a MID now shipping with Android

It was recently made known that E World has put up a SmartQ5a MID, pictured above), for sale pre-installed with Android 1.5.

For $199.99, other than Android 1.5 you will get a 667MHz Samsung ARM processor, 128MB of RAM, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, WiFi and a microSD slot.

Interested? Head here to check it out.

via engadget

Razzle coming to Verizon on October 6th

A document has just leaked that show a new budget phone coming to Verizon Wireless on October 6th called the Razzle.

As you can see from the above document this phone will feature a QWERTY keyboard, music player, VZ Navigator, a 1.3 megapixel camera and a microSD slot.

Price wise you will be able to snag the Verizon Wireless Razzle for $69.99 on a 2-year contract or $139.99 if you opt for the prepaid route.

via bgr

COWON presents new PMP: iAudio 9

We are used to see COWON release a high number of portable media players during a year, and you can mark the iAudio 9 as their latest addition which is suppose to be the successor of the previous iAudio devices.

In terms of features, the COWON iAudio 9 boasts a 2.-inch screen and sadly it can only a read a few video file formats, unlike other PMPs that provide a huge list of supported formats. In this case, there are four options: AVI, WMV, Xvid, and ASF. As for the audio files, it can playback MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, FLAC and APE. The iAudio 9 might not be a good PMP in the features department, but in the style department it rocks many others out there.

Microsoft’s Courier Tablet Appears Again; This Time It’s Running Windows 7

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

It looks like Microsoft is willing to leak as much info as possible about its future tablet. The Courier has been spotted again and it looks like the hot tablet is running Windows 7. We were certainly waiting for the Courier to run Windows 7. It’s not like Redmond has more OS ready to power up a tablet computer.

Microsoft is responsible for designing its own hardware just as it did with the Zune HD and the Xbox 360. The Courier will hit resellers sometime in mid 2010 which is probably when Apple’s future tablet will also be available in stores. Remember though that this is all based on speculation, rumors and leaked information. Microsoft will not comment on anything yet which is a clever move in order to keep us buzzing about the tablet.

via ZDNet

Gemei’s HD8800 - Portable Media Player

All the way from China comes a new PMP - Portable Media Player - which is made by Gemei and codenamed HD8800.

This is the perfect device for people that want a PMP at a considerable low price, with the whole set of basic features that is what most users usually want. Anyhow, the Gemei HD8800 has an approximate price tag of $100 and can playback four different file formats, those being RVMB, AVI, FLV and MKV. It can playback these files in 1080p format, and the extra bonus is the HDMI port so you can connect it to high definition TV. At the moment there is no information about its release date.

D1500-PMP with games

And now for something completely different here is the D1500-PMP from China that has unusual features and also an awkward style. The D1500 is available at the Popular Chinagrabber online store and costs $75 - which is a good price taking in consideration what you get.

As for the details of the D1500-PMP, the device comes with 8GB of intenal memory, a 3.6-inch screen with 400×240 as the resolution, supports WMA, MP3 and WAV audio files, and RM, RMVB, and AVI video files. On top of the FM tuner, the PMP also works as an eBook reader and has an audio recorder. But the best part stays for last, and I’m talking about the support for NES, SNES and GBA games.

Microsoft Courier Tablet Concept Gets Leaked

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Even the most faithful Apple fan should be interested in these renderings of the Microsoft Courier Tablet concept. The tablet has been leaked and it looks just great. At this point we’re curious to see what tablet is Apple going to launch but if what we see in these pictures here will come true then Cupertino should expect a fierce fight from Microsoft in this new tablet market.

Getting back to the Curier we can’t but notice the generous display made by two 7-inch hinged multitouch display. You can interact with the screens by using your fingers or a stylus and you can use both screens at once as the user interface permits various movements and actions from screen to screen. We don’t have all the specs but so far we know the Courier comes with a home button on the hinge, status LEDs on one side and an impressive 3 megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom. Can Apple top all of that?

Palm Pre to be Launched in Germany on October 13; UK and Ireland to Get it on October 16

O2 has finally announced launch dates for the Palm Pre in three European countries. The phone will be available in Germany starting with October 13 while customers in UK and Ireland will be able to purchase Palm’s webOS phone starting with October 16. In the UK the Pre will be available for free as long as you choose an 18- or 24-month contract starting at $72 per month so we should expect similar offers to become available soon in Germany and Ireland.

So there you have it folks, the GSM version of the Pre is getting ready for business in Europe which raises one important question: when will it be available in the USA?

via O2

Koreans now able to pre-order iriver Story e-reader

Those currently residing in Korea looking for an eBook reader that looks exactly like the Kindle 2 but, well, isn’t the Kindle 2 should check out iriver’s Story e-reader.

This 6-inch, QWERTY keyboard touting eBook reader has recently went up for pre-order over in Korea for 358,000 KRW (~$290). Other incentives to buy the e-reader include a 2GB SD card, a case and 2 free eBook downloads.

Unfortunately there is no work on when, if ever, this thing will be made available in the States.

via electronista

Maxatec HH 8010 Mobile Computing Device Launched

Here is another mobile computing device that should be a great asset for businesses that are integrating the technology hoopla for improvement in their daily operations. Maxatec unveils the HH8010 mobile computing device which operates on Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 thus providing a new way of access, monitoring and keeping track of employees and relevant information via a handy mobile platform. The Maxatec HH8010 comes with a kit that makes it flexible for standard use or for in-vehicles.

Available in black and yellow, the HH8010 also comes with a neck lanyard, hand strap, mini USB cable and headset, mains charger or vehicle charger, battery and soft case.

Image Courtesy: Slashgear

(Source) Press

Charge Your Phone with Callpod Fueltank Uno While You’re on the Go

The device in the picture is Callpod’s Fueltank Uno charger and you should consider getting it if you’re constantly draining the battery of your favorite mobile phone.

The Fueltank Uno is available for $40 and as it’s already suggested in the picture here, the mobile charger can charge a bunch of mobile phones. The Uno is coming with lots of tips which will certainly fit most mobile gadgets available on the market. You can expect to see the charger in Best Buy stores in a couple of days so here’s a little more info about it, just in case you need to be perfectly convinced that you need it:

Rechargeable power for one mobile device at-a-time

Charge your devices multiple times on a single tank

Indicator lights display battery capacity level

Small and light (3.5 oz) - perfectly fits in your purse, glove box or briefcase

Uses voltage regulation and current control for safe and optimal charging

Amosu BlackBerry Phone Costs $200,366

Alexander Amosu is back in action with another phone covered in diamonds. He has covered a new BlackBerry phone in diamonds which is supposed to be the world’s most expensive diamond Berry. The phone has been crafted in solid 18 carat yellow gold and then further encrusted with 4,459 brilliant cut diamonds for a total of 28.43 carats. The phone will cost $200,366 and it will be available to you with a 24-hour global concierge service. Optionally you can have your name or logo encrusted on the phone, but you’ll have to hurry as only three such BlackBerry phones will be made!

Who Does Bono Love Most? RIM or Palm?

Place your bets now folks! Today’s question is fairly simple: who do you think Bone (from U2 of course) loves most? Is it U2’s official sponsor, RIM, a company with great phones that happens to be pouring in lots of cash in this U2 partnership, or Palm, a company that’s fighting to rise from the dead, in which Bono happens to be currently investing? I know, the question is pretty difficult to answer, and it’s possible that even Bono doesn’t know the real answer.

While U2 is performing in front of thousands of people with RIM’s logo hanging around stadiums and U2 events, Elevation Partners is buying more Palm shares. The investor has purchased 2.2 million shares for $35 million. That means that EP is now controlling 42% of Palm and Bono has an important role in that as EP’s Managing Director and Co-Founder. So what do you think? Palm or RIM?

via mobilitysite

RAmos officially announced the W7 MID

The device you see above entitled the W7 looks pretty much exactly what you would think Apple’s fabled iTablet would look like except for one major difference: it runs Google’s Android operating system.

RAmos’ W7 MID features a 4.8-inch 800×480 touchscreen, 720p video output and built in WiFi.

As you probably could have guessed there is little to no information regarding this device’s North American release date.

via engadget

KT to Launch LG Lilac and Samsung Prism

Korean customers will be able to select two new handsets from KT in the near future. One is the LG Lilac, but the most interesting one is the Samsung Prism, a WiMAX-enabled phone which could find its way to Sprint soon.

The Prism will offer WCDMA, WiFi and WiMAX connectivity which means you’ll definitely be able to enjoy decent data speeds. We’ll be waiting for more details about the Prism once KT, or Sprint, will announce it.

The LG Liliac is the other phone coming from KT, and although it’s not WiMAX enabled it will do just fine in a 3G network. Just like the Prism, the Liliac remains secret for now, but we’ll be waiting for more specs to emerge soon.

via WMPowerUser

Wii Available for $199.99 on Amazon

It looks like Sony’s PlayStation 3 Slim was the thing Nintendo needed to cut down the price of its popular Wii console by $50. If you want to play motion controlled games you can get the Wii right now or the iPhone 3GS for the same price. The Wii’s new and very official price is $199.99, and although its graphics could be significantly improved, it still offers a better gaming experience than the iPhone or iPod touch when it comes to motion controlled games.

And that’s $100 less than the PS3 Slim! It will be interesting to see if Nintendo can stop the Slim’s popularity. Sony has sold over 1 million Slim consoles in less than three weeks and it’s getting ready to launch the 250GB PS3 Slim version. So what will you choose now folks? The cheaper Wii or the smaller Slim?

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