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Nokia N8 clone runs Android, sheds megapixels

, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [2]

Nokia continue to insist that they have no plans to ditch Symbian or MeeGo in favor of Android, and so we'll have to get our Google/Finn crossover kicks in unofficial ways.  Chinese firm iZiNN has cloned the Nokia N8 and slapped a copy of Android 2.1 on their copy, the CJ-3; it lacks the original's 12-megapixel camera (making do with just 5-megapixels) but does keep the HDMI output and 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen. Read The Full Story

RAmos W7 Android MID ships, gets played with in China

, May 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

It's been a long time since we first saw the RAmos W7 Android MID, but the distinctive chromed device is finally shipping.  Based around a 4.8-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen, a 600MHz Rockchip RK2808 processor and 8GB of storage, the really surprising part is the price: the W7 is apparently on sale in China for just 999 Yuan ($146). Read The Full Story

Hivision PWS700A $100 Android netbook gets video review

, Jan 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Android was tipped as the open-source OS that could finally deliver true budget netbook-style devices - we're talking around the $100 mark, not the $200-plus - and Hivision had just the thing at CES 2010 earlier this month.  Over at ARM Devices, Charbax has been reviewing the Hivision PWS700CA, a 7-inch netbook based on a 600MHz ARM926 processor that could feasibly come in under $100 to consumers. Video review after the cut Read The Full Story

RAmos W7 Android MID snapped again

, Jan 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

With all the attention on eReaders and tablets at CES and in the media it's no surprise that there are several new MIDs, tablets and other devices coming to market to take advantage of the buzz in the category. Some new pics of an unreleased MID called the RAmos W7 have hit the web. Read The Full Story

RAmos to release Rockchip Android MID with 1080p?

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Having taunted us with one of the most alluring Android MIDs we've seen to date, only to reveal it was a mere husk intended to show off their 720p-capable HD chipset, Rockchip may slowly be working their way back into our good books.  RAmos Digital are teasing an upcoming Android device for an event to be held on September 25th, and from the promo shot it looks to be exactly the same as the Rockchip concept. Full specifications of the RAmos Android MID are unknown, though it's unsurprisingly expected to be ARM based rather than using x86 architecture.  It's also tipped to support 1080p MKV (H.264/VC-1), AVI (Xvid/DivX) and various other formats, with bitrates ranging from 30 to 40Mbps. Read The Full Story

Rockchip Android MID identified as mystery device [Video]

, Aug 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

Now that Archos' Android Internet Tablet has been exposed, it only seems right that the identity of the mysterious slimline Android MID we've been puzzling over these past few weeks should also be confirmed.  The touchscreen device is actually a Rockchip concept intended to demonstrate the Chinese chip makers new RK2808 720p-decoding chipset. Video demos after the cut Read The Full Story