Computers, News

Sony Vaio P 8" Netbook Officially Introduced

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It’s CES time and plenty of announcements are making their way out, as the companies try their best to catch our eyes with new technoligies and lavish shapes. One of those products, which made us drooling all over the place is the new Sony Vaio P, an 8-inch netbook with an astounding LED-backlit 1,600 x 768 XBRITE-ECO LCD display, only 1.4 pounds weight and plenty of top-notch features, including Windows Vista onboard, Intel Processor (1.33GHz, 512kB L2 Cache), an integrated 3G WWAN capabilities, a GPS module, built-in webcam, track pointer inside the keyboard, 802.11n WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity and a battery that can provide up to 4 hours of use or 8 hours in case you’re equipped with the optional high-capacity cell. The Vaio P design is breath taking and you’ll be able to choose between onyx black, crystal white, garnet red, emerald green, or classic black flavors, somewhere around February, starting at $900 for the basic package, which houses 2GB RAM and 60GB HDD – Definitely not cheap, but absolutely worthy. Checkout the official announcement after the break, together with dissected image (courtesy of jkkmobile) and some videos (courtesy of engadget).

Update1: while US residents can only get the 1.33GHz CPU version, Japanese VAIO P models also offer the 1.86GHz Intel Atom processor, which is significantly stronger. Having said that, you should know that a 1.86GHz processor, along with a 64GB SSDis priced at $1,549, or even $1,899 in case you want the 128GB SSD option – Too Pricey !

Update2: Checkout the videos (courtesy of engadget) after the break.

Update3: Apparently, the Vaio P is getting even more colors to the already-impressive lineup, with Sony Style Japan uploading additional customizable flavors, including pyrite gold, frozen white, mesh garnet, layered peridot, and a dark brown keyboard – all priced the same. Click in here to make your decisions.

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HP Mini-Note 2140 Netbook Has the Same Design But a Better CPU

It seems like HP will never abandon the promising Mini-Note 2133 design, with its adequate look and wide keyboard, that turn it into your ultimate travel-mate netbook. However, while the previous model had a sluggish VIA C7-M processor, the new Mini 2140 comes with an updated 1.6GHz Atom processor version, together with 80GB/160GB hard drive at your choice, USB ports, WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity and even ExpressCard / 54 slot. Screen size is bigger as well, offering a 10-inch display, available in 1366 x 768 and 1024 x 567 resolutions, which provide a better proportion for those who play games. Base package will be offered at $499, as you’ll be able to choose between XP Home / Pro, SuSe Linux, or Vista Home / Premium OS.

Update1 – 20/1/09 – the Mini 2140 is now available with the same specs we’ve noted up. Mind you, the Vista version is more expensive and priced at up to $799.

Update2- 31/3/09 – the Mini 2140 will finally be released on April 1, with an HD display, supporting 1,366 x 768 resolution.

[HP]

Computers, News

Exper Style Netbook Looks Reddish Than ever

More and more brands pop out in the wild, offering pretty much the same specs and the same designs, but Exper style netbook has managed to distinguish itself from the others with this lavish All-In-Red design that might bring a lot of attention to your table. The rest is as usual, with an 8.9-inch widescreen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM and an 8GB SSD to house your stuff. Naturally, it packs a Windows XP inside and priced at $470, in case you are travelling to Turkey. We have no indication for availability in other places but you might get it with All-in Blue, All-in-Black, or all-in-White flavors.

[via netbooknews]

Audio, Communication, Internet, Mobile, Music, Phones

iTunes DRM-Free Songs Available In May For $1.29

Good news from Cupertino, as apple announces that EMI Music’s digital catalog (and some other major labels like Virgin, Sony BMG, American Recording) will be available for purchase DRM-free from the iTunes Store in May. The tracks will be offered at higher quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for just $1.29 per song with an option for second tier songs for only $0.69. The meaning is that you will be able to transfer your non-protected songs to other computers freely, as we are talking about 8 million DRM-Free songs to be available for a purchase from now on. Additionaly, iTunes users, will be able to upgrade their entire previously purchased EMI content to the higher quality DRM-free versions for just 30 cents ($0.30) a song. The rest of the songs will be offered in the same versions as today, 128 kbps AAC encoding with DRM at the same price of 99 cents ($0.99) per song. If that’s not enough, Apple has also announced that music store downloads are available over 3G connectivity (without the need for a WiFi around)with the same price and sound quality, which means your new iPhone is capable of downloading iTunes tracks directly – Kudos !

[Apple]

Computers, News

Lenovo S10 Netbook Gets Multi-Touch Capabilities

We’ve already seen “Multi-Touch” capabilities in Asus 1000H, but it’s always nice to learn that you’ll be able to find them in Lenovo S10 netbooks as well, as the company announced it will add a multi-touch trackpad in addition to a bigger screen size, turning the ideapad S10 from a 10-inch netbook into a 10.2-inch device. They should be available in black, white, red, blue, or pink colors somewhere around March, however, the price will top the regular $349 version, so be patient Lenovo avids. Meanwhile, checkout the full press release after the break.

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Point Of View Introduces the Mobii PC Netbook To The European Market

The netbook march continues, as Netherlands-based manufacturer Point of View unveils the Mobii PC, a 10.2-inch display with the usual 1.6GHz Atom processor, a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP or LInpus Linux onboard and even an ExpressCard slot in case you plan to use 3G connectivity. Still no word on availability but European citizens will be able to get it for around €280.

[Via Fudzilla]

Computers, News

Asus S121 Netbook Looks Like The S101, Only With a 12" Display

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When AsusTek first introduced the slim S101 netbook, we were very impressed from the lavish design but not from the expensive price tag. Now the Taiwanese rolls out the S121 version, which keeps the thin high-end shape but adds more size to the screen, as the new model boasts a 12.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, together with a presumed Intel Atom N270, 1GB of RAM, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0 and 1.3MP camera. The rest of the specs are practically vague, but we do hope for an integrated 3G conection and hybrid SSD/HDD storage combined inside. Price wise, it’s not going to be cheap if you were looking for a bargain.

Update1: Turns out the new Asus S121 comes with an Intel Atom Z520 CPU a giant 512GB SSD drive, which turns it into the world’s first netbook with 512GB capacity. Still no word on price or availability.

Update2: Apparently, the S121 with the 512GB SSD flavor will be yours for a staggering price of $1,649, while the 120GB HDD version will set you back for “just” $899.

[via geekandhype]

Audio, Games, Media Players, Video

Oppo Muse G11 Gaming Player Introduced

Some players pretend to be a gaming device and Oppo Muse G11 is one of them. It comes with a 3.2-inch 432 x 240 touchscreen, 4GB of RAM, FM tuner, text to speech function and wide audio/video formats support, all for merely $161. Howether, the interesting part is the sliding d-pad controls that suppose to allow its users to play games while playing your favorite songs. The question is: what kind of games.

[via zol]  

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30GB Zune Shows Y2K9 Failures

Originally written on January 1st:

Surprising or not, the 30GB Zune players started suffering from serious fails just as we hit December 31th 2008. If you are one of those unhappy owners, you’ve probably noticed some murky crashes, locking your Microsoft devices, turning them unfunctional. No official word from Microsoft up to this point.  

Update1: seems like the problem comes from the internal clock and calendar. Redmond has issued an official respond:

“We are aware that customers with the Zune 30GB are experiencing issues with their Zune device. We are actively working now to isolate the issue and develop a solution to address it. We will keep customers informed on next steps via the support page on zune.net (zune.net/support). “

Update2: turns out it was a Freescale’s code bug that caused the same problems to other similar players with the same chip.

[via Engadget]

 

Computers, News

MSI U115 Hybrid Netbook Goes Live With SSD and HDD Drives Inside

MSI keeps delivering the goods, as the company officially launched the U115 netbook that we’ve already been talking about recently. The U115 Hybrid packs both SSD and HDD drives in one place and can handle them simultaneously, when the initial use goes with the SSD mode while the HDD drive stands mainly for storage, in order to save more battery power and increase the OS speed. In addition, it has a 10-inch 1024 x 600 display, 1.60GHz Intel Atom processo, a 2MP webcam, 4-in-1 card reader, up to 2GB of RAM, WiFi/Bluetooth connection and various storage combinations, including 8GB SSD / 80GB HDD, 16GB SSD / 120GB HDD, or 32GB SSD / 160GB HDD. Still, no word on price or availability but be sure they will be here shortly.

Update: Looks like the Wind U115 is finally up for sale in in the UK and Japan, priced around £450 – £500 ($675-$750), which is pretty expensive, no matter what specs it packs inside. Checkout the unboxing video from PortableMonkey after the break.

[MSI]

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Audio, Media Players, Music, News, Video

iRiver Launches The T5 & T6 Media Players

 

Moments before the CES show, iRiver has introduced two new media players, already available for purchase in Korea (although no one actually knows about it), featuring basic specs and updated design to cover your ordinary needs wherever you are. Truth to tell, both the T6 and T5 players have some decent alternatives out there in the market but hey, you’re buying reputation, don’t you?

iRiver T6 might have a misterious resemblance to the e50 PMP, with the same rectangular shape and similar brushed metal style, but the Koreans have also added some LED lighted touch-based controls upfront, in order to make it comfortable to navigate while hanging anywhere in the dark. The 1.8-inch 128 x 160 display looks pretty simple, and without the ability to play high-res videos, you can get your 2GB/4GB player mainly used for audio playback of formats like MP3, WMA, OGG, or WAV. Yes, there is a microphone, together with the traditional FM tuner inside, but nothing else to knock us down in this crowded market. Having said that, a 50$ price tag for a Black/White 2 gigs version can easily place the T6 in one of your modest holidays list.

[via pocketables]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

RAmos To Introduce The T9 Touchscreen PMP (Now: T9 iMovie 2 PMP)

In case the T8 PMP wasn’t enough, Ramos has launched the T9 version, packing an advanced 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen with 16M colors, 24bit quality, 170-degree viewing angle and 400:1 contrast ratio. Aside from the superb display, the T9 supports the usual formats (including lossless/ Divx), and boasts a lavish aluminum case with a strong glass panel to protect the display from scratches. Still no word on price or availability.

update: The Ramos T9 iMovie 2 PMP is officially live with 16GB storage and 4.3-inch touchscreen that will set you back for $132.

[via zol]

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iStation To Launch The T3 PMP In Korea

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Korean company iStation is striking again with the launch of the T3, a 4.3-inch PMP (480 x 272), boasting Windows CE 5, SDHC slot, an FM tuner, a microphone, a dictionary, an optional TV output and storage capacities, ranged from 4GB up to 32GB. This stylish device comes in various colors, including black, white, pink and purple, while codecs support is very generous, as the player can handle files like MP3, WMA, Ogg, FLAC, APE, AC3, WAV, MPEG-4, AVI, Divx, Xvid, or WMV. The Battery can provide up to 18 audio hours or 10 in case of a video playback, but all of these specs are not attractive enough in recession times. If you still think the T3 needs to be at your disposal, prepare to pay around $170 for the basic version or $269 for the premium model. Checkout the video after the break.

[Via Akihabara News]

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HP Rolls Out The Compaq Mini 700 Netbook In Europe

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If the Mini 1000 netbook wasn’t enough, HP has launched the Compaq Mini 700 to the European market, packing a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a pair of Altec Lansing speakers, GMA 950 graphics card, built-in webcam/microphone, HSPDA and the usual USB2.0 ports, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity. There are no differences between the two versions, although the “700? in the second model could easily imply for a 7? display, but it’s not, the Compaq Mini comes with a 10.2-inch (1204 x 600) screen size, not to mention a Windows XP onboard. Price wise, the 700 version is more expensive, as you will have to spend £399 ($594) in order to get one. Clearly, it won’t carry basic specs. Checkout the unboxing video after the break.

[via notebookitalia]

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Viliv S5 MID Goes Live In Korea At The Beginning Of 2009

Viliv has already proved us it can deliver advanced multimedia devices, sporting top-notch technologies and fancy designs. Today, we learn from an interview with the parent company Yukyung that the corporation will continue its faithful tradition, as the Korean brand plans to release the S5 MID and the S7 UMPC somewhere at the beginning of 2009. With lack of details about the S7 model, the S5 MID packs a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, optional GPS / DMB functions and 1.3-inch hard-drives or 1.8-inch if you’re getting the WiBro versions. The “self-made” OS looks fairly attractive, although a Windows XP flavor will be offered as well. The battery will be able to provide up to six hours of use, while HD video usage will drop it down to 4.5 hours only. Still no pricing details, but Yukyung was willing to confirm the S7 is still on track for a release right after the S5.

Update1: Checkout the Viliv S5 GUI after the break.

Update2: Viliv has officially announced it will release the S5 in the US and Europe at March 3rd, while Korean fanboys can pre-order the device starting February 24th. Price wise, the premium model including Intel Silverthorne-class 1.33GHz Z520 CPU, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS will go for @649 in the US or €619 in Europe, as the DMB digital TV F-LOG version will set you back for $699.

Update3: having Windows XP onboard, You can easily install iTunes inside and search your music with the cover flow rendition, as shown in the video below.

Update4: Viliv S5 will be available at Dynamism for pre-order, on April 27th, for $599, with first orders to be shipped on May 8th, together with a nice free bonus package which includes a spare battery, a car kit, and a leather pouch – a $135 worth.

[via Slashgear]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Pasen REI-16 PMP Gets a Video Introduction

Pasen has unveiled a new PMP prototype which answers the name REI-16, and is expected to go live on January for a non-disclosure price. From the details we’ve managed to dig, the new player boasts a 3-inch touchscreen, together with an FM tuner, a TV output, an impressive interface and wide range of formats support. Regretfully, there’s no further info to share, but there’s an alluring video after the break, so check it out.

[via gmp3]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

MAXIAN Introduces The M1T Pocket Multi TV PMP

Korean market is on fire, concerning the multimedia business, as we hear about new devices coming out day by day with new technologies and fancy designs. This time it’s MAXIAN with their latest M1T Pocket Multi TV PMP, packing a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen and Windows CE 5.0 to run your portable operations. In addition, this lavish player has SD/SDHC expansion, together with either 8GB or 16GB capacities that can handle most of the media formats, including MP4, WMV9, H.264, MPEG-2, AVI, DivX, XviD and even OGG, AAC, or FLAC files. Naturally, a  DMB TV Tuner is a must within Korean players and the 127g of weight looks fairly reasonable, but we’re still waiting for prices to be revealed before we crown the new king.

[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Samsung YP-P3 PMP Is Now Official In Korea (Update: And Worldwide)

Samsung has officially launched its latest YP-P3 PMP in Korea, after teasing the world with stingy details during the past weeks. The new player will be available in Asia, starting from January 7th, priced at 239,000 won ($177) for the 4GB, 279,000 won ($207) for 8GB, and 329,000 won ($244) for the 16GB version. It will include a 3-inch, 480 x 272 touchscreen, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with A2DP support, an FM tuner, a microphone, a built-in speaker and wide range of formats support. the battery can provide up to 30h of audio or 5h of video, while the storage capacities start at 4GB and climb up to 32GB, which wasn’t priced yet. Checkout the video after the break.

Update1: January 9th – The Samsung P3 PMP is now available worldwide, as the Koreans has officially announced global shipping at CES 2009, which is taking place in Vegas nowadays.

Update2: February 23rd – Samsung releases some new functions for the P3, including the ability to play 800 x 600 video quality, subtitles support, and a nice drawing application in case you’re bored. Checkout the second video after the break.

Update3: According to Pocketables, who already got their hands on it, the new P3 is way more attractive than the previous P2 version, with a very responsive UI, superb touchscreen and comfortable pocket measures. Having said that, the sound quality is good, but not as great as expected, while video can only be displayed on the 3-inch screen, due to lack of TV output. Overall, this latest player from Samsung will give you a good return for your investment.   

[[Via DAPReview]

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Applications, Mobile, News, Phones

iPhone 3G Is Officially Unlocked By Dev-Team

Finally, after 6 months of expectations, Dev-Team has managed to completely unlock the iPhone 3G, which means your device will be fully open to any sim card from any carrier. The hack isn’t out yet, but the Dev-Team promises to launch it by the end of the year, so hold your breath two more weeks for the final release. Mind you, in order to use the hack and jailbreak the phone, you’d need to have 2.11.07 broadband or any earlier version installed inside. In any case, the application is currently being packaged into a user-friendly PwnageTool / QuickPwn software, to make your life easier when the time comes. Stay tuned !

Update: the team have officialy released the software. To unlock your 3G iphone with the yellowsn0w app follow the steps in here after updating the latest firmware.  

[Dev-Team]

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Fujitsu Japan Introduces The Loox U 5.6" UMPC

Japanese corporation Fujitsu has announced the release of two Loox U ultra portable laptops, carrying a WXVGA 5.6-inch 1280 × 800 display and XP Home Edition onboard. Both U/C40 and U/C30 models pack 1GB of RAM, 60GB/120GB HDD storage, a 1.3MP webcam, an SD slot, WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and even an FM tuner. The only difference between the two is within the processors, while the Loox C30 houses an Intel Atom Z520 (1.33GHz), its sibling, the Loox C40 is powered by an Atom Z530 (1.60GHZ). Despite the minuscule sizes (weight 565g), the battery will be able to provide up to 5 hours of work and the swiveling screen looks awesome. Unfortunately, our premature felicity turned down when the airy prices popped up, standing at 740€ ($1014) and 820€ ($1124), respectively.

Update: April 28 – Looks like Fujitsu has tossed in Intel’s Atom Z550 (2GHz) into the pack and called it FMV LU C50N UMPC, which is literally the Japanese version to the aforementioned UMPC. Besides the stronger processor, you also get a 5.6-inch 1280 x 800 touchscreen and the usual stuff you’ve already seen before.

[Fujitsu]

Audio, Media Players

Korean Big Beam To Release The Ken D Touchscreen PMP

The headline might sound like it was taken from Barbie’s world, but the new Ken D is actually another Korean media player, packing a 2.8-inch touchscreen, with either 4GB or 8GB capacities and Black, White, Pink or Blue flavors to choose from. Still no word on price or availability (probably soon), but we do know it will support MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AVIE, and APE audio formats, together with the usual video files.

[via akihabaranews]

Computers, Mobile, News

AT&T Officially Announces a 3G Acer Aspire One Package

Those of you, who haven’t got a trendy netbook on their laps yet, this is your moment, as AT&T has announced an attractive 3G package that includes an Acer Aspire One, equipped with an integrated 3G modem, for just $99.99, subjunctive to a two-years broadband contract from AT&T. Mind you, the minimum fee for this kind of package starts at $60 per month, which means additional $1,440 in two years. Therefor, comparing to the $390 Aspire One netbook price, it might sound like a very expensive deal, but for those who use 3G connection on a daily basis, it might be an attractive offer. Checkout the full PR announcement after the break.

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iRiver E50 Pops Up In The Wild, Comes With a Metal Body

Korean company iRiver, knows how to create a buzz, specially when it comes to the end of the year, right before the CES show on January. That’s why we weren’t surprised to see the new E50 PMP (E100 successor?) emerging from no where, boasting a nice brushed metal design with a 1.8-inch color LCD, an FM tuner, a microphone, 10EQ and wide formats support, including MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, SMV (video), JPEG, BMP, or GIF. It will be offered in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities, while the battery is expected to deliver up to 52h of continuos audio playback. Still no availability indo, so stay tuned for more to come next month. Meanwhile, you should know the iRiver E50 4GB model can be yours for €69 ($90).

Update: The guys at Journal du geek have managed to put their hands on this little device from iRiver and you can read their full review in here [French]. Meanwhile, there’s a video preview after the break.

[via gmp3]

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Cowon's S9 Curvy PMP To Make a Debut In Korea First (Update: Then In The US)

Remember Cowon’s S9 PMP that was first introduced at IFA 2008 in Berlin? Turns out it will make a debut in Korea on December 16th in 4GB / 8GB / 16GB versions, for 219,000 won ($150), 259,000 won ($178), or 309,000 won ($213), respectively. Truth to tell, we were skeptical about this one, specially after discernible delays in the European launch and due to the lack of information concerning a US release. However, Cowon has proved it can live up to its promis and according to yesterday’s official announcement, the Korean company will deliver the goods, despite some “problems in production”. In other words, we are expected to see the S9 player landing on western shelves, somewhere around the beginning of 2009.

In any case, this stylish curvy 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen player boasts some impressive specs, including a strong Dual Core processor, an FM tuner, T-DMB tuner, A2DP Bluetooth 2.0 connection, a TV output and even a G-Sensor accelerometer (probably for future games). Furthermore, it supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV audio formats and MPEG-4 SP, WMV9 SP, H.264 BP video formats, while the battery provides up to 55hrs of audio playback or 11hrs of video playback.

Additionally, first GUI screen shots imply for a wide range of usability, and  plenty of touchscreen features that Cowon plans to bring into the S9, as some of them resemble the iPod touch and some carry their own identity. Stay tuned for more to come.

Update1: checkout the new video and full specs after the break.

Update2: UK release is scheduled to December 15th. Price wise, the Cowon S9 will be priced at £169 ($252) for the 8GB and £199 ($297) for the 16GB.

Update3: forget the delays, Cowon has officially announced that the S9 US release will go live on December 19th, priced at $199.99 (8GB) / $239.99 (16GB). You will be able to find it at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Newegg.com, B&H, and ZipZoomFly.com.

Update4: Cowon has already issued the first S9 firmware update, fixing some bugs and UI corrections.

Update5: You can get over 250 flash games for your S9, in 3 packs, compressed in RAR. Just open the files and copy to the flash library –  Game Pack 1 ; Game Pack 2 ; Game Pack 3

Update6: April 16, Cowon releases a 32GB version in South Korea, to be available for ?379,000 ($287). Still no word about a US release for this one.

Update7: May 3rd – Cowon’s 32GB S9 PMP finally arrives Stateside and can be found at Amazon.com for $299.99, either in Black or Titanium flavors.

Update8: As if any of you had any doubts about the possibility that someone out there will eventually open up this sleeky device and start playing with the inner parts, think twice, as the guys at Anything But iPod recently introduced in their Cowon forum some neat images of the S9 cracked open and dissected into small parts, offering a rich look of the touchscreen PMP from the inside. Hit the link for more pictures of the disassembled unit.

[via AnythingButiPod]

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Computers

MSI Wind U100 Netbook Gets a New Colors Collection

If you’ve been thinking on getting yourself a portable MSI Wind netbook, mind you there’s a new U100 colors series, coming out in Japan on December 13th, joining the black or white already existing versions. The latest 10.2-inch lineup features the same 1.6MHz Atom processor with 160GB hard drive, 6 cell battery, 1GB of RAM, 1.3MP camera, 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi/Bluetooth connections and Windows XP onboard, but also Romantic Pink, Black Empire or stylish White Angel hues to light up your working vicinity, instead of those regular tedious patterns. As usual, Japanese prices are overrated, so be prepared to spend 56,800 Yens ($610) for one of these.

[MSI]

Computers

HP Mini 1000 Netbook Gets a Vivienne Tam Designing Edition

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If black exterior design becomes too dull and boring for you, HP has the right solution, as the company has launched a special Vivienne Tam Mini 1000 Netbook edition, to be available in December for a starting price of $699.The new limited version packs a 10-inch display, together with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB SSD or 60GB HDD and of course, a lavish flowery reddish decoration that covers the ultra portable computer, from top to toe. Bottom line, looks interesting but cost a fortune.

Update: meanwhile, in a perfect holidays timing, HP has announced a $40 price cut, on all regular Mini 1000 models, starting at $359.99 for the basic 10-inch version with Atom N270 processor, 8GB SSD and a 3-cell battery. Do the math which one is preferable.

[HP]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Haier Launches The 'Ibiza Rhapsody Sport' Player

The guys at Haier have decided to go sportsmanlike with the new Ibiza Rhapsody player, which packs a mediocre 2.5-inch 320 x 240 display, an FM tuner, a touchpad surface and even a WiFi 802.11 b / g connection, to directly download music from the Rhapsody service. The 4GB/8GB Sport device is compatible with AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG, PNG, MPEG-4, WMV , H 264, MPG, AVI, M4V files and can be used in extreme situations, thanks to the new rugged weather resistant proff that covers the player and provides protection, but also a fugly look. Still, you can get one from amazon, for $220 or $240, respectively. Now that’s EXPENSIVE !

[via dapreview]

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TG Sambo Introduces The LLUON Mobbit MID In Korea

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Korean company TG (Trigem) unveils its latest LLUON Mobbit PS400 MID device, scheduled to be released somewhere in January 2009 for 600,000 won ($405). The new LLUON packs an Intel Atom Z520 processor, together with a 4.8-inch 1,024 x 600 touchscreen, 1GB of RAM, 2MP camera, T-DMB tuner, WiFi / WiMax (WiBro) connectivity and either 16GB SSD drive or 30GB HDD storage to choose from. The good news are those impressive specs, provided inside the machine, carrying a reasonable price tag which sets a new line that resembles the netbooks family. The “bad” ones – we have no clue either this advanced UMPC is going to land Stateside at all. Meanwhile, checkout the specs after the break.

Update: The LLUON Mobbit MID is finally out for sale, available for about $490 in case you choose the WiBro version with a compelling 18 months subscription, or $560 in case you dismiss the Wibro connectivity and stay with the original (and impressive) specs.

[via CNET]

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Archos 5 Media Tablet Supports External Mouse & Keyboard

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Archos aficionados, there are some great news coming ahead, as the French company has finally released firmware version 1.2.05, which brings external keyboard and mouse support to the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet devices, allowing users to connect them via USB port to the DVR Station or the Battery Dock, whenever they like. This long awaited move, will help Archos fanboys to improve their usability, specially within the typing or gaming areas and literally, will turn the small 5-inch PMP into a portable netbook hybrid – meaning, more options, more functionality and way more comfortable to handle. Checkout the rest of the firmware updates after the break.

[dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7lsox_archos-3g-avec-clavier-souris-sur-l_tech[/dailymotion]

[via archoslounge]

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Applications, Audio, Media Players

Cowon's O2 Media Player Gets a New Beta Firmware & SDK Package

Cowon is surprising with a new SDK (software development kit) release for its O2 PMP. The Korean company has decided to follow the trend and allow developers to build their own 3rd party applications, thanks to the emulator, which enables the testing feature without having an O2 device around. In addition, Cowon has also released a new beta firmware version 1.14 that improves video usability, upgrades image transition and continuous playback, along with wallpaper-support and some other neat stuff.

Both SDK package and the new beta firmware are available in here.

[via GenerationMP3]

Computers, News

Asus Rolls Out Eee Box 204 And 206 To Handle HD Content

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Following the release of the Eee Box 202, Asus has decided to go far beyond, offering two new models, including the Eee Box B204 and B206, which pack the same specs, like Windows XP Home, 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD storage, and 802.11n WiFi, only with additional HDMI socket that improves the 1080p handling and plays high-def content without stuttering. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in battery on the B204 version, so you will be able to continue using it in case there’s an electric crash at your vicinity. Still, no price or availability details.

Update1: turns out Asus has launched another model – a Celeron-based Eee Box B203, boasting Intel C220 processor, 160GB storage capacity and up to 2GB RAM.

Update2: more new details available in here.

[Asus]

Audio, Communication, Media Players, Mobile, Music, News, Phones, Video

Nokia Introduces The New N97 Flagship Smartphone

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Nokia unveils the N97 3G Quad-Band HSDPA phone, that is considered to be the next flagship device, coming from the Finn giant. The new N97 packs, a 3.5-inch, 640 x 360 touchscreen (16:9 ratio), a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a microSD slot and 32GB of memory inside. This top-notch handheld, which carries the title “world’s most advanced mobile computer”, has WiFi and Bluetooth connectivities, along with 3.5-mm headjack, A-GPS, and a strong battery that can provide up to 1.5 days of continuous playback or 4.5-hours of high-quality video. Naturally, there’s a 5MP built-in camera with Carl Zeiss glass and Symbian S60 5th Edition OS, to handle all those advanced features. It is scheduled to go live somewhere in the first half of 2009, for €550 ($693), excluding taxes. Meanwhile, checkout the videos after the break.

[Nokia]

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Computers, News

Frontier To Launch The "Kouziro", a 10.2" Netbook With Basic Specs

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Japanese company Frontier, announces the release of Kouziro, a 10.2-inch netbook that looks pretty ordinary and has the regular specs, including Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, 802.11 b / g wifi connection and 120/160 HDD storage capacity. The company offers 3 versions to choose from, while the basic model comes with XP Home Edition ($533), the premium boasts the XP PRO ($694), and the third packs Windows Vista inside ($568). As mentioned, nothing special in this black Asian edition, but  the prices, which are expropriated, comparing to other available models with similar specifications.

[Frontier]

Applications, Mobile, News, Operating Systems, Phones

iPhone Gets Linux 2.6 Platform, Demonstrated On Video

We had a good feeling, this is going to happen, and we’re glad to see it live, as a group of developers has announced the release of the Linux 2.6 kernel, that was transformed into an iphone platform, allowing first and second generation iPhone users to load the alternative system to their devices. Truth to be told, it’s just the first stages, and many drivers are still missing, but if you’re a Linux avid, there’s nothing to stop you from doing so. Checkout the demo video, or head to the link below for more info.

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/2373142?pg=embed&sec=2373142[/vimeo]

[via linuxoniphone]

Computers, News

MSI Preps a Whole New Netbooks Lineup

Confident and determined, MSI works on a new ultra portable netbooks series, to join the existing and very successful collection that already sells like buns across the world. The new lineup includes the MSI Wind U115, MSI Wind U110 and the MSI WindBox, which is expected to go live at the beginning of 2009. There’s also a U150 model in plans, but still, no info to share yet. Checkout the specs after the break.

[via engadget]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Energy Sistem Introduces The 4040 Touch PMP

Although it has just a regular look, the new 4040 PMP from Energy Sistem comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, a microSD card slot, an FM tuner, a built-in microphone and 16GB of flash storage. IT supports MPEG4, MP3, WMA , WAV, TXT, JPG, and BMP formats while priced at around $150. Additionaly, you can get non-touchscreen versions (5020 and 5021) for merely $100. Only thing, is that you’ll have to settle for 4GB of storage.

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

iRiver E100 "Season 2" Pops Up With New Colors

Korean multimedia corporation, iRiver announces the release of the “Season 2” E100 player, which is literaly the same version like the previous model, only with new colors. The new lineup will be available at the end of the year, with the same specs, including a 2.4-inch screen, microSD slot, a built-in stereo speaker, an FM tuner and storage capacity, ranged from 2GB up to 8GB. It will also support MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, MPEG4 SP, WMV9 SP, XVID SP (@ 30fps), JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF and TXT file formats. Price wise, count 70 euros for the 2GB PMP or 90 euros for the 4GB device.

[iRiver]

Computers

Hello Kitty C1 Netbook Looks Nice But Too Expensive

Another sign for the accretion of the netbook trend, is the release announcement, from Sotec, of the Hello Kitty C1 netbook, which is expected to be sold in a limited number of units in Japan or online at GeekStuff4u.com. The new version packs a 10.1-inch 1024×600 display, an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 120 GB of HDD, a 945 GSE Express chip, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, 802.11b/g WiFi conectivity and Windows XP onboard. The 2.6-pound mini whitish laptop can be yours, with two USB ports, Open Office, Firefox and Skype inside, for $890, which is ridiculously overpriced comparing to the other models in the market.

[via akihabaranews]

Applications, Media Players, Phones

iPhone Firmware 2.2 Now Has Pwnage And QuickPwn Tools

As expected, now that firmware update 2.2 has been officially released, you get a chance to jailbreak your iPhone/iPod Touch devices with the new Pwnage and QuickPwn tools that DevTeam has just unveiled. Mind you, if you wish to unlock your 3G handheld, somewhere in the future, the team has ordered to use Pwnage tool ONLY, so pay attention to the instructions during the jailbreaking process.

Audio, Media Players

Creative Goes Kiddy Style With The New Zen Moo

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Creative announces the release of the Zen Moo, a new Zen Stone mp3 player evolvement with various amusing cows design, in tribute to Chinease 2009 year of the plastic cow. The Moo version includes a small OLED screen, a microphone, an FM tuner, a tiny speaker, 2GB of memory and battery that can provide up to 20 hours of playback. Mind you, it is exlusive to China, so if you wish to have one of those funny cows, just order a ticket to Beijing and don’t forget to visit the Chinese wall.

[via imp3]

Hardware

Seagate FreeAgent Go Drives Get Colorful Meaning

Seagate is about to add some new colorful flavors to its FreeAgent Go portable drives lineup. This move should attract those who look for a chic storage box to seat next to their laptop and shed some vivid look on their working vicinity. The new series includes light blue, pink, gold, orange, light green and dark green hues (in addition to the regular blue, black, red and silver colors) with the same 250GB ($120), 320GB ($150), and 500GB ($200) capacities. Also, there’s a nice freebie inside – if you register your new purchase between November 28th and New Year’s day, you will fix yourself a nice multimedia pack, granting 50 free songs to download from eMusic.

[via slashgear]

Applications, Mobile, News, Phones, software

iPhone Firmware 2.2 Is Now Officially Available, Introducing Google Street View And Some Other Tweaks

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Apple has finally released firmware update 2.2, available for downloading via your iTunes software, right away. The new 246MB update brings some neat stuff to your iphone/ipod devices, including Google Street View, over-the-air podcast downloads (which lets you listen to podcast, either through wifi connection or 3G network), public transit and walking directions, more stabilized Safari browser and even the ability to share your location via email. In addition, you get some Bug fixes, together with toggling auto-text correction function, better sound quality in Visual Voicemail messages and a new App rating feature, that allows you to rank any Apple’s App Store application, once you delete it.  Stay tuned !

Computers, News

Epson Endeavor Na01 Mini Netbook Makes a Debut In Japan

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If you’ve been thinking that Epson is all about printers and digital frames, think twice, as the Japanese corporation has announced the release of the Endeavor Na01 mini, which complies with the netbooks category, packing a 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 screen, together with the usual Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor and Windows XP onboard. It is expected to go live in Japan these days with a sleeky black design and some handy specs, including three USB 2.0 ports, SD/MMC card reader, VGA output, 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity, 1GB of RAM and a 3 cell battery, all for 46,800 Yen ($485). Still no word, either the Endeavor will ever hit Western shores, but word on the street says it will.

[via impress]

Computers, News

Dell Rolls Out a 32GB Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook In Japan

Remember this reddish Dell Mini 9 netbook, that showed up in the wild, back on May? turns out it will make a debut in Japan tommorow morning with a 32GB SSD drive and a pink cover as an option. Regretfully, there’s no word on worldwide availability, but Japanese citizens will have the priviledge to buy it for ¥54,980 or $565. In the meantime, the rest of you can settle with either the black or the white versions.

Update: the 32GB SSD drive upgrade is now available for all Mini 9 buyers for $100 more, over the standard 4GB SSD version.

Audio, Media Players, Video

Onda VX626 PMP Packs a TV Tuner Inside

Chinese company Onda, announces the release of the VX626 PMP, to be available in early December with a 2.8-inch screen, Rockchips RK2706 processor and the usual features, including an FM tuner, e-book reader,  and even high-resolution video support. Still, no info concerning the price, but those who buy this one, will enjoy a built-in CMMB receiver, which means, a portable TV inside.

[via mp4nation]

Audio, Media Players, News, Video

Samsung To Introduce The New P3 PMP

Nothing is official yet, but looks like Samsung has started paving the way for the new P3 PMP, to be shown off on January, at the CES show in Vegas. Meanwhile, the company has delivered the P2 successor to some lucky bloggers, to tease us with more info and images. From their tidbits, we learn the new multimedia player features a haptic (480 x 272) 3-inch touchscreen, along with an FM tuner, a microphone, a single speaker, and storage capacities, ranged from 4GB up to 32GB. You also get Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with A2DP support, and new customizable interface. Formats wise, the new device can play MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, MPEG4, WMV, H.264, JPG, PNG, and BMP files, for 30 hours of audio or 5 hours of video. Still, no word on price or availability, but be sure the Koreans will release those details soon.

Update: checkout the video after the break.

[via gmp3]

[dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7fuud_preview-samsung-p3-par-gmp3_tech[/dailymotion]

Computers, News

UMID To Introduce a New 4.8" Mini Netbook

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Korean company UMID has introduced a new miniscule netbook, equipped with a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen, Intel Atom 1.1Ghz/1.33GHz processors, 512BMB/1GB of RAM, 1.3MP camera, and a microSDHC slot inside. As for connectivity, the new device packs all the latest technologies, including WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0, while storage is ranged between 8GB up to 32GB SSD. You get a chance to choose either Windows XP/Vista or Linux system and don’t forget the DMB / DVB-T tuner, also included within this 315g machine. Still, no word on price or availability, but Korean visitors will probably get it first.

Update1: Justek, an Australia-based reseller, has uploaded it for pre-order, priced at AU$1399 ($924). Delivery is scheduled to February 27th.

Update2: February 23rd – UMID M1 gets official, so you can check the Korean website for more details. Meanwhile, take a look at the video after the break.

Update3: a new “all-in-black” edition was spotted in the wild, introducing black chassis, together with a black keyboard. Hit the jump to take a look.

Update4: May 22nd – Apparently, the UMID M1 portable device is finally available for sale worldwide, priced at $659.42 for the Linux model and $765.78, in case you’re after the Windows XP flavor.

[via Aving]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Western Digital Rolls Out WD TV HD Media Player

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I guess this one won’t catch you by surprise, but in case you haven’t heard, Western Digital has launched a new TV HD Media Player, that turns your USB drive into an HD media player, allowing you to watch your favorite HD movies on your TV. This 1.6 x 4.9 x 3.9-inch box supports Full HD 1080p video playbackand can house 2 USB drives simultaneously. Naturally, it has an HDMI output, but also composite video interfaces for easy connection. To get this one you’ll have to shell out merely $129.99.

[via engadget]

General, Media Players, News

iRiver Spinn Gets Price Cut

We’re not sure either it’s just a holidays gift or recession circumstances, but Korean company, iRiver, has decided to cut the Spinn‘s expropriated prices and make them more affordable for the audiophiles. Thus, you get a chance to buy the 4GB player for $189.99 ($10 cut) or the 8GB version for $229.99 ($20 cut). Expect changes to take place starting from today.

Update: it seems these price cuts will include the E100 and the LPlayer.

[via Crave]

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