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Computers, News

Asus To Launch The Eee Box B208 With Windows Vista And HD Capabilities

While we were taking the wraps off the Eee Box 206 last week, Asus was already prepping its next release,  which has been confirmed as the Eee Box B208, coming with a 1.6GHz dual-core Atom 330 processor, along with 1GB of RAM, a memory card reader, WiFi b/g/n connection, ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics card, a bundled remote control and HDMI output, to let you watch any HD content on your LCD TV. Different from previous versions, the new B208 will house Windows Vista in each of the optional storage capacities, starting from 160GB inside the basic package and up to 320GB at the top. Other than that, you get an integrated battery, to be used as a UPS device in case of a power outage and the already known Eee Cinema software to handle your multimedia files. Unfortunately, there are no available details about price or availability, but be sure we’ll share this info as soon as it lands in.

Update1: This is weird, but Asus has just removed the B208 from its website, after a very short appearance, and we have no idea why or when this new nettop machine is about to make a comeback. Until then, you’ll have to settle with the aforementioned specs that we’ve managed to pull out while it was up. In any case, no pricing details to share at this point but we promise to update soon.

Update2: Latest reports indicate the Eee Box B208 might show up again, this time on the European side of the world, somewhere around June – fingers crossed.

[via Liliputing]

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]

General, Hardware, News, software

Is Microsoft Planning To Open Unique Retail Stores?

Headstrong rumors claiming that Microsoft considers the opening of unique retail stores that will conspicuously market its own products. There is no doubt that Microsoft managers jealously squint at Apple’s success, thinking they can do the same, if not better. The only problem is that Apple has more hardware products to sell rather than Microsoft’s dominant software-based assortment. I mean, it’s not that Microsoft doesn’t have tangible things to offer, after all it does sell some great products like the Xbox 360 console, the Zune player, or complementary goods like video games and the accessories involved, not to mention the other peripherals such as webcam, keyboard or mouse. In addition, Microsoft sell retail software like Windows Vista and Microsoft Office, via affiliate partners and retailers. However, I’m not so sure it is the same variety as Apple’s products, including Mac, iPod and iPhone, with all the assorted accessories. Still, these are just rumors and I haven’t seen some major steps, coming from Microsoft direction, to carry out this project, but I am more than sure it crossed some Redmond minds. True or false, great or wrong, only time would tell.

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[via macobserver]

Audio, Computers, Video

Gigabyte Unveils The New M704 UMPC

Gigabyte wants a share from the UMPC cake, introducing the new M704, Vista-based, with a 7-inch 1024 x 600 (WXGA) touchscreen, a 1.2GHz VIA Esther ULV C7 processor, and a VX-700 chipset. The ultra mini houses a large slide out QWERTY keyboard, a 40GB / 60GB hard drive, memory card reader, a built-in 1.3MP camera, a TV output, WiFi 802.11b / g, two USB 2.0 ports, all adorned with a nice modern-tech sleeky design. No price or availability details, but we expect to see this handsome around very soon.

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[via i4u]