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The U.K. will be getting their Nokia 5800
touchscreen S60 Symbian phone, also known as the Nokia “Tube” and the Nokia
XpressMedia phone, next month. Now, we’re not quite sure how it’ll
measure up with the iPhone but it does have what the iPhone doesn’t and what Apple
refused to give the iPhone: a stylus. No pricing details yet but the 5800 is said to be a
mid-range touchscreen smartphone so yeah it’ll be quite cheap and perhaps even free on a
U.K. carrier.
FRYS is now selling an 8GB Blue Microsoft Zune
for $149.99. t’s cheaper than the black version, which sells for $179.99. Features of the
Blue Zune include buy from FM (listen to
radio stations and tag songs to buy), Device Cloud (hotspot updating and browsing of Zune
Marketplace), Wireless Sync, Wireless Sharing and Zune Channels, among others.
It looks like we’ve got a lot to look forward to from Dell as the Inspiron Mini 9 is just
the tip of the iceberg. This is according to an interview with Dell Senior product manager John
New. He had these things to say about the Inspiron Mini 9 and the future of the netbook industry
as far as Dell is concerned:
Inspiron Mini 9 is just the first model in a whole new family of netbooks
3G-equipped model is in the offing, no WiMax yet
SSD is the future for netbooks, and HDD will be best used as an external drive
Box.Net will be Dell’s provider for online service rivaling the Eee Storge of Asus
10-inch model not ruled as a possible variant
A 6-cell battery option is possible, but not in the immediate future
As for a price cut similar to the Acer Aspire One,
they’re going to be aggressive in positioning the Inspiron Mini 9. Based on how it goes,
then they’ll think of other ways to be competitive in the market.
The future of Dell netbooks looks to be quite promising and with the promise of a 3G-capable
model coming out before the year ends, we might even see telecoms selling the Inspiron Mini 9 as
part of a data
plan package as well. Dell sure has come into the netbook market armed and ready with a
battle plan in hand that definitely makes them a serious player to watch out for in the coming
months.
Arstechnica has it on good authority that along with iTunes 8, Apple is going to announce iPhone
2.1 on Tuesday. Kevin Rose’s
series of “leaks” was right on the money and this may mean a new iPod Nano and maybe even iPod Touch 2G.
According to Ars, the iPhone 2.1 software will surprise us with new super secret features this
Tuesday. Many features were intentional kept out of testers hands, so we’ll see. So what do
you think, is this enough for an Apple Super Tuesday?
While most of the free games that can be downloaded through the
App Store are mostly puzzles, there some such as the
Audi A4 Driving app that provide users with an alternative to the usual fair. Audi A4 Driving
is basically a driving simulation game wherein you’ll have to complete a race course in 3
laps in the fastest time possible. You’re provided with an overhead view point of your car
while the track is delineated by a series of orange cones on the side. The gas and brake pedals
are on the touchscreen and steering is done by tilting the iPhone/iPod Touch accordingly.
Not being content with just WiFi, there’s news that the Acer Aspire One
will be getting 3G or wireless broadband connectivity in Taiwan soon. The additional feature
might cost around $95 more to its current price, but that shouldn’t
matter too much as it’s already one of the cheapest netbooks around. There’s also
the possible option to get it from Taiwan Mobile wherein the cost will be subsidized when you get
it as part of a 3G subscription package. No word though if this new 3G upgraded model will be
offered elsewhere in the world.
Though we have yet to see this actually become a reality, one can’t help but wonder; is 3G
connectivity the next step in the evolution of the netbook? If so, will more telecoms jump on the
netbook bandwagon as well? I definitely think so, but manufacturers and telecoms should find a
way to provide 3G services that won’t require users to continually swap their SIM from
their mobile phone to their netbook to use it as such is the case with current available products
in the market.
This year, we had three very good MP4 players coming out of China: the RAmos T8, ONDA VX787 and
the Ainol V3000. The RAmos T8 iMovie has the
advantage on the storage side maxing out at 32GB while the Ainol V3000 is definitely
king on the screen resolution while the VX787 may have its
very fine ONDA pedigree to help sell it. But it all boils down t consumer preference and so to
help you decide, AllPMP has made a special video treat for you:
Please feel free to make a comment on the video you just saw in our comments section. For more
info on the three branded PMPs featured, here is our posts about them:
MacNN has first dibs on a live shot of the real Nano
4G hardware. It’s got rounded edges and it’s orange. Some commenters have pointed
out that it had similar form factor to the Macbook remote and it may just be able to control the
iTunes on your laptop. Who knows, it would be great if it did. The new design will sure fit in
your pocket better. It will also feel more comfortable in your hand - one of the main flaws of
the Nano 3G (fatty)
design is Apple’s disregard of how users handle their portable players But here’s to
hoping the new Nano will come with new features beasides the new hardware.
[via
engadget] Btw, Engadget also caught this rather cloney looking
iPod Nano 4G complete with accessories.
The new Archos portable media player and
Internet device has just been thoroughly reviewed at Archoslounge. Though the software is still
in beta, Archos somehow thought it fit to make the device available so be warned. Besides the
nice form factor and the incredible big screen, the improved processor is really something users
will enjoy.
Archos’ new dependency on the touch screen is very important in the new Archos 5 and
7. Archos PMPs up to the Gen5 utilizes tactile buttons in support of the touchscreen
interface. With the introduction of both Archos 5 and Archos 7, Archos is hard pressed to put out
a fairly sophisticated touchscreen UI, hence the decision probably of releasing the product while
software is still in beta. The chrome casing is beautiful but
it does produce glare and is a magnet for fingerprints.
All in all, the Archos 5 is a big improvement on the 605 WiFi. It’s better in almost
everything with nifty add ons tempting Archos fans to upgrade as quickly as possible, not to
mention the much improved looks. Read on for a video comparison on the matter. Or read the
entire review here.
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Do you still remember that rumor
we reported earlier this year concerning the LG Prada II? Well, it’s not too far
fetched after all as most of the speculated features are true which makes the 2nd gen LG Prada
phone worth watching out for. It looks every bit as fashionable as the Prada I, but now
touts a more business-like QWERTY keypad. I guess this is LG’s answer to the now more
corporate iPhone; if the iPhone can do it, the Prada II can do it even better. The picture shown
above isn’t official yet, but from what we were able to gather, the following features are
more or less what we can expect from the LG Prada II:
The 4.3-inch Ainol
V3000 has a monster screen resolution (800 x 480 pixels) that may be among the best
we’ve seen in an MP4 player of this type (the China-made type, I mean). On video, the V3000
holds up to its resolution claim and should be an absolute joy for watching movies on-the-go. The
player doesn’t look like it has WiFi but the price should hit the sweet spot - say around
$100 for a 4GB model. Let’s wait for B4tech to put
their price tag on this one, it won’t be long till they make it available.
Well, here we go, a real live iPod Nano 4G hardware without the Apple logo and perhaps non-Apple
software inside - in other words, a clone. But this is a step up the renderings
and mockups we’ve been posting in the last couple of days.
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This clone is way thin as well, which gives us the right to hope the Nano 4G will keep its slim
form factor. Honestly, this Nano is less exciting than the fat third-gen Nano.
Everybody’s abuzz with the whole Apple event on
September 9, and Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer adds fuel to the flame by guaranteeing that
“we’re going to rock” at the event. So that more or less confirms a new iPod,
but he also had this to say about the iPhone as well:
“We expect to sell more iPhones in the September quarter than in any prior quarter”
Makes you wonder, right? Could it be that they’ll be offering a new iPhone this soon, or
could they be lowering the cost
again just like what they did when 1st gen iPhone was realeased? Two very enticing prospects,
but we can only hope that either is true for now. However, something tells me it’s neither
and it’s just a new feature or service they’ll for the iPhone. Oh well, it’s
just a few days away so let’s all wait and see, shall we?
While there have been a number of decently-priced netbooks around, the HiVision MiniNote has got
to be the cheapest one we’ve seen. At $98, you can get yourself a netbook with 1GB flash
storage, WiFI, SDHC card reader, 3 USB ports, and runs on a Chinese distro of Linux called Xip.
Do go looking for an Intel Atom here because that’s expensive. This one runs on an MIPS
processor, and if you think that will hold back, think again.
Based on the video
we’ve seen, it looks pretty snappy and responsive. That’s probably because
it’s running on Linux, but with its specs, you’d be crazy to install Windows on it.
Sure, it design doesn’t look too original and it lacks a webcam, but come on; most netbooks
look alike these days and how often do you use those crappy webcams anyway? For $98, you get a
decently performing netbook with some change to spare for, let’s say, a new iPod Touch
perhaps?
While there have been a number of decently-priced
netbooks around, the HiVision MiniNote has got to be the cheapest one we’ve seen. At
$98, you can get yourself a netbook with 1GB flash storage, WiFI, SDHC card reader, 3 USB ports,
and runs on a Chinese distro of Linux called Xip. Don’t go looking for an Intel Atom here
because that’s expensive. This one runs on an MIPS processor, and if you think that will
hold back, think again.
Based on the video
we’ve seen, it looks pretty good and responsive. That’s probably because
it’s running on Linux, but with its specs, you’d be crazy to install Windows on it.
Sure, its design doesn’t look too original and it lacks a webcam, but come on; most
netbooks look alike these days and how often do you use those crappy webcams anyway? For $98, you
get a decently performing netbook with some change to spare for, let’s say, a new iPod
Touch perhaps?
It’s either Nintendo will release DS Lites in new colors or they have something bigger
upcoming in the DS line next year. Rumors of a widescreen Nintendo DS 2 have been
circulating for sometime and I kinda expect an announcement this year. This new rumor pegs the
“refresh” to include not only the top screen but also a widening of the bottom screen
as well. Besides the bigger screens, both panels will have touch control. This doesn’t mean
old titles will not be supported, however:
The new display functionality and shape could either support old titles or require all new ones
exclusively. On the one hand, existing DS titles could be stretched and simply deactivate the top
touch display. On the other, the new hardware presents a new control and display dynamic that
would seem worthy of an entire new stock of titles.
Sure the green Nanos inside Trade2Line Technology’s and N&X’s iPod crystal case
may not be functional devices but they do give us a “real” idea what an actual Nano
4G looks like, in case the Nano
diagrams fail to appeal to all your senses. Both mockups are green and exhibit the prominence
of the long screen the new iPod is now sporting.
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The final product, though, may have the edge smoothed a bit like this rendering from Elecunited
Plastic, which has a silicon case ready for the Nano when it arrives. Their Nano is a lavender
color and retains the curved screen of the original leakage
from Kevin Rose.
Dan Ackerman says the Inspiron Mini 9’s (8.9-inch Inspiron netbook) bigger keys and removal
of dedicated function keys may work in the Inspiron Mini 9’s favor. The 4-cell battery also
seems impressive on first impression. Speakers is nice for a netbook and screen, from the video
review, looks good, too, and because its a glossy screen customers looking for a netbook with
glossy screen may have no other choice besides the Inspiron Mini 9.
Also check out Notebookreview’s comprehensive
look at the Mini 9. The Ubuntu comes pre-loaded with everything you need and homepage looks
fantastic.
The Neo Vivid 1100 may just be another netbook with a Intel Atom 1.6GHz
processor from an anonymous manufacturer but the pricing and specs may just hit the spot for
consumers in the Philippines. For just $25 more than the lowest-speced Aspire
One, you get 1.6GHz of processor speed, 1GB of RAM, a webcam and 120GB of storage space. For
another $25, you can add another 1GB RAM. This is almost the exact same specs of the system I
bought 3 years ago and for three times the price. Color available: white, pink, yellow and black
and all of them creamy.
The Neo Vivid 1100 may just be another netbook with a Intel Atom 1.6GHz
processor from an anonymous manufacturer but the pricing and specs may just hit the spot for
consumers in the Philippines. For just $25 more than the lowest-speced Aspire
One, you get 1.6GHz of processor speed, 1GB of RAM, a webcam and 120GB of storage space. For
another $25, you can add another 1GB RAM. This is almost the exact same specs of the system I
bought 3 years ago and for three times the price. Color available: white, pink, yellow and black
and all of them creamy.
The Pleigo X11
and X12 are low-end PMPs that are bound to be mistaken for Chinese MP4s The Korean company also
managed to make the players very thin at only 5.6mm. There is only 2 inches of screen space on
the X12 and 1.5 inches on the X12 but they are OLED screens. The casing is a solid aluminium so
the 5.6-mm thinness gets extra support. They have FM and microSD slots and play AVI and MP3, WMA.
The X11 is avaialble in 2GB and 4GB while the X12 is available in 8GB.
Dell has simplified matters, redubbing the formerly Inspiron 910
to the Inspiron Mini 9,. The basic Obsidian Black configuration begins at $349. It will run on
Ubuntu and will have no camera or Bluetooth. Of course, since it’s a Dell, you can
configure the Mini 9 to run XP and include Bluetooth 2.1 and a 1.3 MP webcam, not to mention
higher RAM or color it Alpine White for an extra $25. The 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, the
8.9-inch 1024 X 600 LED screen and 802.11gWiFi is the same in all configurations. The Dell
Inspiron Mini 9 system has disappointed quite a few observers with its less than stellar keyboard
and a price range that is significantly more expensive than a similarly speced Aspire
One.
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