We only heard official word of it yesterday, and the full announcement isn’t due until later today, but that hasn’t stopped LaptopMag from going hands-on with the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2. The netbook is, as the name suggests, an update to the original IdeaPad S10, with a newly rounded case design, 0.4lbs of weight shaved off and 0.1-inches of thickness. Unfortunately Lenovo have left the N270 Atom processor in place, rather than switch it out for the newer N280.
Trying out Sony’s new OLED Walkman was a no-brainer, even if the only review unit they could provide was a Japanese model. I’ve spent a week with the NW-X1050, trying to decide whether OLED is enough to wrench the PMP crown from Apple and the iPod touch; this isn’t a review as such, as some of the functionality – notably YouTube and the Access browser – wouldn’t work, but think of it as a preview for the US model.
We just got our hands on the review unit of the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot today from Verizon and Novatel Wireless and we were eager to capture the unboxing for you. This device weighs next to nothing and it’s super easy to take with you anywhere. It’s meant to help you make a Wi-Fi connection anywhere you want that can be completely secure and reliable. Up to 5 connections can be shared at one time. This includes users or devices like cameras, gaming consoles or netbooks.
Check out the full unboxing, after the cut
After the official announcement we had the chance to go hands-on with the new Amazon Kindle DX, and despite the overall family resemblance it feels a very different device to the Kindle 2. Where that e-reader prioritizes the hand-feel and portability of a paperback, the Kindle DX feels decidedly more work-oriented. The bigger screen – which refreshes a little slower than that of the Kindle 2, but not frustratingly so – is 1,200 x 824 resolution and 150ppi, and while still grayscale feels far more useful than that of its smaller sibling.
Full Kindle DX live gallery and demo video after the cut
The unnamed Chinese MID spotted back in March with a nifty pocket docking station has now been identified, as the Zhongyi S101 (no relation to the ASUS netbook of the same name). The S101 has a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, Marvel PXA 628MHz processor and 128MB of RAM, and runs a Linux OS with Firefox, IM apps and PMP functionality.
Video of the Samsung I7500 Android phone has emerged, showing off just how impressive an AMOLED display can be. The 11.9mm-thick smartphone is not set to arrive in Europe until June, but that hasn’t stopped one lucky tester from flaunting his own pre-production handset.
Samsung I7500 video demo after the cut
Sound ID announced two new Bluetooth headsets, the Sound ID 200 and Sound ID 300, and we grabbed some ears-on time with them at MobileFocus. The company’s claim to fame is that its founder is an otologist at Stanford University, and Sound ID claim that gives them the edge in audio quality. As for tech, each has NoiseNavigation technology, Sound ID’s proprietary noise cancellation system.
Over at our sibling site My Pre, CTIA was always going to be about just one handset: the Palm Pre. They’ve done themselves proud, too, with a wealth of new coverage, photos and video of the handset in action, together with details of some of the software that’s available for the Pre.
Full details after the cut, plus photos and video
MSI’s Wind Top AE1900 touchscreen all-in-one had its official launch yesterday, and already we’re seeing the first hands-on reports. Section Addiction caught up with the 18.5-inch nettop, going so far as to check out its power demands, fan noise, and the possibility of 1080p on the Atom-based PC.
The Intrigue is a new clamshell phone from Nokia and probably the sexiest clamshell we’ve seen from Nokia in a long time. It features a distinctly different design, focusing on sleek lines and a clean and simple interface. The exterior display is PMOLED, featuring a hidden-until-active external display, as well as touch sensitive controls for media playback.
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