We're unashamed of our Viliv S5 lusts here at SlashGear, and Pocketables' review of the 4.8-inch MID has done little to change our feelings. Though we've already seen the S5 unboxed, demonstrated, dissected, hacked, repurposed as a PND and more, a full going-over is always welcome. What the Viliv MID delivers are accurate battery estimates, decent 720p playback, reasonable performance and speedy internet surfing.
Video demo of browsing on the S5 after the cut
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- Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series developer platform hands-on
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- SlashGear 101: PRISM, FISA, and the modern NSA
- Mad Catz Project M.O.J.O. hands-on
- iOS 7 and the rebirth of iPhone
- NVIDIA SHIELD as mini game console: hands-on with Nyko PlayPad Pro
- Nyko Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Charge Bases eyes-on with NVIDIA SHIELD bonus
Archive for April, 2009
Viliv S5 MID reviewed: swift, sleek and definitely tempting
MSI X-Slim X340 listed, price creeps to $1,099.99
MSI have officially listed their X-Slim X340, complete with pricing, and it's something of a disappointment to anybody lured in by the company's promise of a sub-$1,000 sticker. Both the MSI X-Slim X340-021US (in black) and the MSI X-Slim X340-023US (in white) start at $1,099.99, with Core 2 Solo 1.4GHz SU3500 CULV processors, 13.4-inch 1366 x 768 displays and 2GB of DDR2 memory.
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Samsung N110 and N120 netbooks confirmed
Samsung released a bunch of details about their N110 and N120 netbooks today, which add to the company's line up of portables. Already available in the U.S. today, these netbooks offer several features and options within two 10-inch offerings.
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Verizon getting Samsung Trance tomorrow
The Samsung Trance slider phone will be hitting Verizon tomorrow, the carrier announced today. The phone will feature several of Verizon's online services like V CAST with Rhapsody and the VZ Navigator.
The cell phone features a 2.1-inch screen with a 176 x 220 resolution, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 16GB microSDHC memory card slot, 1GB of built-in memory and support for numerous media files including MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA.
You can listen to music while completing other tasks on the phone. Also included is a 1.3-megapixel camera plus the Bang & Olufsen ICEpower speakers that allow for great sound quality. Bluetooth is also included. You will be able to get the Samsung Trance on Verizon starting tomorrow for $49.99 in red or black with a two-year contract.
Samsung 9 Series LCD TVs info leaks
In case you've been curious about the upcoming Samsung 9 Series LCD TVs, you're in luck. Some new information has apparently leaked out about the new sets that are lined up to taken over the A950 slot in Samsung's offering collection.
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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 hits Alltel
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 was announced on Alltel Wireless today, making this flip smartphone available to a wider audience. While nothing is really different about this phone on this specific carrier, it's still worth noting the device's expanded availability.
In case you've forgotten, the Pearl Flip is a smartphone encased in a clamshell design with a small external display and an internal display with a 240 x 320 resolution. Other features include GPS mapping, a SureType keyboard, a 2-megapixel camera that's capable of video, microSD or microSDHC card support and more.
This phone can play music and offers Bluetooth support. You can get the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 on Alltel for $79.99 with a two-year contract and a $70 rebate. The contract is for the carrier's unlimited plan which costs $70/month.
Pixel Qi working on three-in-one display
Pixel Qi is working on a new display that includes three different functions into one convenient product. It would feature color and black-and-white modes like the XO-1, but also have an e-paper mode for an easier-on-the-eyes experience.
According to the company's chief, Mary Lou Jepsen, the new screens would eventually have touchscreen features. The goal here is to make a screen that can be read under full daylight, use the least amount of power possible and do more than just show images.
There's a real desire to add touch functionality. While Pixel Qi displays have been used primarily in OLPC notebooks so far, they can now also be used in products for other companies, though who they are is not yet known.
[via Electronista]
Guardian MAXimus RAID 1 Mirror gets updated
Storage aficionados everywhere will be pleased to hear that NewerTech just announced their Guardian MAXimus RAID 1 Mirror is getting a serious update. Specifically, to include quad-interface support, which is really pretty cool.
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ASUS Eee PC 1000HA gets new keyboard
ASUS announced today that they would now be offering their super popular Eee PC 1000HA netbook model with a new addition: a chiclet-style keyboard that's more comfortable and easier to use.
Prior to the update, some of the keys were in non-traditional places, making typing by touch difficult. But that's remedied now, and the 92% keyboard feels comfortable and responds easily and accurately since the keys are separated and blocky.
Battery life has also been increased to 7 hours thanks to energy-saving components like the Intel Atom processor, the LED-backlit display and the Super Hybrid Engine or SHE, which lets you adjust power consumption as you see fit. Other specs include 1GB of RAM, a 10.2-inch screen with a 1,024 x 600 resolution, a 160GB HDD, Wi-Fi B and G and 10GB of online storage. You can get the revised Eee PC 1000HA now for $349.
Slacker Radio Plus subscription giveaway
No matter how much storage you have on your cellphone for music, there’s inevitably a point where you tire of what is loaded. That’s where Slacker steps in: the streaming radio station offers unlimited free music, custom radio stations and over 100 preprogrammed stations queued up by experts, all to your BlackBerry smartphone, iPhone or iPod touch. Now, to celebrate their music catalog blasting through the 2 million track mark, Slacker and SlashGear are giving away a one year subscription to Slacker Radio Plus, the company’s premium service.
Full prize and giveaway details after the cut!
Shuttle X 5000TA touchscreen nettop hits Europe
Shuttle Europe have announced the all-in-one X 5000TA touchscreen nettop, the European version of the of the Shuttle X50, together with their plans to expand the range. The Shuttle X 5000TA packs a 15.6-inch 1,366 x 768 touchscreen, Intel Atom 330 processor and 1GB of memory, despite measuring just 3.6cm thick.
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X-mini Happy PMP & pop-out speaker
XM-I have introduced a new PMP version of their expanding capsule speaker, the X-mini Happy. Keeping roughly the same design and tweeter of the X-mini II (shown on the right), the Happy adds an SD/SDHC slot for up to 8GB cards and onboard mediaplayer, meaning it can be used as a palm-sized music system.
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