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Acer confirm Linux & SSD options for 10-inch Aspire One

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Acer are planning Linux and SSD versions of their 10-inch Aspire One netbook, according to the latest reports, which while not available from initial launch will follow after.  The first versions of the larger Acer Aspire One will all use 160GB hard-drives and be Windows XP based; however an Acer spokesperson has confirmed that the netbook "will be available with XP or Linux, and HDD or SSD." Read The Full Story

Toshiba Satellite Pro S300 notebooks: Staid, sensible, probably reliable

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Toshiba have announced a bevy of new Satellite Pro laptops that, while perhaps not appealing to the gamers or the ultraportable crowd, would make sensible options for a dependable notebook.  Four new machines are on offer, ranging from the entry-level Satellite Pro S300-EZ1511 at $529, complete with a Pentium T3400 CPU, 1GB of RAM and a 120GB 5,400rpm hard-drive, to the $699 Satellite Pro S300-EZ1514 with its Core 2 Duo T6570 processor, 2GB of RAM and 160GB  hard-drive.  All have a 15.4-inch TruBrite widescreen WXGA display.   Read The Full Story

KDDI Hitachi WOOO Ketai mobile phone enables 3D multimedia

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Here’s one high tech and feature-rich cell phone you may not get to use outside of Japan. A Hitachi branded AU phone by KDDI Japanese cellular services featuring an IPS-enabled display with 3D capability, 5MP camera capture, CDMA 1X WIN, Bluetooth, TV tuners and eWallet functionality. Read The Full Story

OtterBox Defender case for BlackBerry Storm announced

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Whether its left you screaming in frustration or cooing in delight, the last thing you want is to see your BlackBerry Storm smashed on the cold, harsh ground.  Happily OtterBox have finally wheeled out one of their sturdy cases for the touchscreen smartphone, and while it won't make it water-resistant, it will add protection against drops, bumps and dust. Read The Full Story

Lancer Link takes on DisplayLink, USB Display extends to HDMI and 7.1 audio

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [2]

Taiwanese based Lancer Link Corporation has announced an USB monitor expander device with features similar to bus-powered DisplayLink, but supports HDMI video output and up to 7.1 channels of audio. Read The Full Story

Boost Mobile 2009 device line-up leaks, confirms Motorola i465

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Details of Boost Mobile's upcoming 2009 handset lineup have leaked, confirming that the carrier will be offering the "distinctive" Motorola i465 QWERTY messaging-phone.  It's one of at least four new devices, including a candybar, a clamshell and a slider form-factor, with several of the handsets looking to be supplied by Motorola. Read The Full Story

Hardcore Computer’s oil-submerged Reactor Extreme gaming PC shipping

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Hardcore Computer's fully-submerged mineral oil cooled gaming PCs are now shipping, according to Intel, offering blistering performance and the kudos of having a very unusual computer.  First see back in October 2008, the Hardcore Computer Reactor Extreme's Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, three NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 video cards (in SLI setup) and motherboard are all submerged in a non-conductive oil that keeps everything cool without requiring enough fans to blow-dry a yak. Read The Full Story

Microsoft patent intelligent cradle to turn a smartphone into a PC

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Microsoft are attempting to patent a so-called Smart Interface System whereby a smartphone could be docked and used as a basic PC with full-size peripherals.  The application, titled "Smart interface system for mobile communication devices", describes an intelligent cradle that acts as an interface between the mobile device and the peripherals; it's this cradle that sets the Microsoft idea apart from previous, ostensibly similar inventions. Read The Full Story

Bossa Nova Prime-8 robot can outrun a fat child

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Right now WowWee might be the name most associated with domestic "toy" robots, but rival Bossa Nova is looking to steal some of that market share.  The company has been demonstrating the Bossa Nova Prime-8, an ape-themed 'bot that they claim is the fastest bi-ped robot to date.  How fast?  Well, potentially faster than a small child. Read The Full Story

Samsung Propel Pro for AT&T leaks

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Details on the Samsung Propel Pro for AT&T have leaked out, the updated smartphone version of the original Propel launched on the network last October.  The Propel Pro throws out the original OS and replaces it with Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (i.e. the non-touchscreen version), adding an optical joystick to navigate the new platform.  The original's slide-out QWERTY keyboard remains, as does its 2.2-inch display. Full-sized images and more hands-on detail after the cut Read The Full Story

Pandora open-source console gets first video demo

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

In case your memory for open-source games consoles is a little lacking, that's the first working Pandora handheld we've seen in a user's hands.  The DIY console went up for pre-order last September, and since then has been pretty much off the radar; now we get to see one of the first put together and fully-functional.  Check out the Pandora video after the cut Read The Full Story

Sony Ericsson S001 with huge AMOLED display & 8.1MP autofocus camera

, Jan 29th 2009 Discuss [1]

Sony Ericsson might not be having such financial troubles if they deigned to release handsets like the SE S001 in Europe and the US.  Freshly announced for Japanese network KDDI, the Sony Ericsson S001 has a huge 3.3-inch 480 x 854 AMOLED display, an 8.1-megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and smile-shutter control, mobile TV, high-speed internet and GPS, and is making me sob with envy. Read The Full Story
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