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Nokia Maemo Internet Tablet Gen.5 to include HSPA & TI’s OMAP 3

Chris Davies, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Nokia has been detailing further information on next generation of the Maemo OS that currently powers its touchscreen Internet Tablet range. The fifth generation of the Linux-based platform will include WWAN HSPA cellular connectivity as well as support for Texas Instruments' OMAP 3 processor; the latter could lead to lower-power requirements along with improved graphics and faster cores. Read The Full Story

Kahilo KU860 convertible Linux-based UMPC

Chris Davies, Sep 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

Kahilo are hoping to drum up enough interest in their Linux-based KU860 convertible UMPC for someone to buy a few dozen crates and slap a company logo on them; the OEM is offering this 7-inch WXGA touchscreen device for bulk orders. Running a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor, 1GB of RAM and up to a 60GB hard-drive, it also includes GPS for the navigationally-challenged. Read The Full Story

Space Cube tiny Linux PC tested: expensive & impressive

Chris Davies, Aug 27th 2008 Discuss [2]

With all the MIDs and UMPCs we've seen recently, perhaps we shouldn't be so surprised by the amount of miniturization needed to fit a full 300MHz Linux PC into a 2-inch cube. Nonetheless, seeing familiar ports like VGA and ethernet dwarfing the so-called Space Cube's body is still enough to prompt amazement; PC Pro magazine imported one of the tiny cubes to see what exactly you can do with 64MB of RAM and a Space Wire port. Read The Full Story

Dell Inspiron 910 netbook running Ubuntu spotted

Chris Davies, Aug 22nd 2008 Discuss [4]

Images of Dell's Inspiron 910 netbook running Ubuntu have found their way to Engadget. Initial rumors have suggested that Dell would be announcing the netbook today, Friday August 22nd, but so far there has been no word from the company. These new pictures, however, show a slightly modified keyboard, still with a Windows key that indicates Dell will definitely be offering a version of the netbook running a Microsoft OS (likely XP). Read The Full Story

aigo P8860 MID launches in HK; XP version shows up too

Chris Davies, Aug 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

As expected, aigo held a press launch for their P8860 MID today in Hong Kong, at the Mongkok MK1 Super Digital Mall. Sadly SlashGear wouldn't pay for me to fly there, but UMPC Fever stopped by to watch aigo execs take the wraps off of the 4.8-inch touchscreen Silverthorne device. They also managed to score some time with an exclusive Windows XP version; check out the video demo after the cut. Read The Full Story

Voodoo IOS (aka Splashtop) video demo on Envy 133

Chris Davies, Jul 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

While plenty has been made of the Voodoo Envy 133's skinny dimensions, superlative performance and general aggression toward the MacBook Air, Voodoo are also rightly proud of their Splashtop implementation. A secondary Linux OS, Splashtop allows users to quickly access internet, messaging and VoIP apps without needing to go through the hassle of booting Vista. Laptop Magazine had some hands-on time with Splashtop on the 133 and came away impressed; check out the demo video and highlights after the cut. Read The Full Story

Roku release GPL source code for Netflix Player

Chris Davies, Jul 3rd 2008 Discuss [0]

In what would seem at first glance a surprising move, Roku have opened up their Netflix Player box to tinkerers by releasing the GPL code for the Linux-based download device. It turns out that the DRM decoding is all handled by the NXP PNX8935 chip, probably satisfying any of Netflix's concerns that opening the box up would potentially impinge on their copyright responsibilities. Read The Full Story

OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner goes on sale July 4th

Ewdison Then, Jul 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

After being in development for quite sometime, OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner is now available for end users to buy. On July 4th, OpenMoko will be taking orders for the handset and expected to be shipping on July 7th. The Linux powered handset will be available in two version, 850MHz or 900 MHz Tri-band GSM. It weighing 6.5 ounces and features a 2.8-inch touch screen with 480 x 640 VGA resolution, 802.11b/g WiFi, AGPS, GRPS 2.5G, Bluetooth 2.0, two 3-axis motion sensors, and 128MB WSDRAM / 256MB NAND Flash. The OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner comes with the price tag of $399 and will be available directly from OpenMoko.com store or via distributors in EU, India, and North America.

CherryPal ‘cloud computer’ promises cheap online utopia

Chris Davies, Jun 20th 2008 Discuss [1]

Startup and cloud computing aficionados CherryPal have unveiled their first compact PC. Powered by a 400MHz Freescale mobileGT MPC5121e processor, the 10.5oz computer has a scant 256MB of RAM, 4GB of flash memory and WiFi b/g. So far, so meagre, but the CherryPal's saving grace is the online software and storage suite the company is promising. Read The Full Story

Technologic TS-7800 single-board PC boots Linux in 0.69 seconds

Chris Davies, Jun 19th 2008 Discuss [1]

Technologic Systems have unveiled their latest single-board computer (SBC) which, although they're not doing the usual and reaching for a title, must surely be a strong contender in the "fastest boot time" charts. This latest incarnation of the TS-7800 can load Linux 2.6.21 from NAND flash in 0.69 seconds, despite being powered by a relatively lowly 500MHz Marvell ARM9 CPU. Read The Full Story

ASUS confirm Eee Box B202 desktop: $269 for 1.6GHz Atom

Chris Davies, Jun 2nd 2008 Discuss [2]

ASUS have been flaunting their now-official Eee Box B202 around Computex 2008 in Taipei, with spaces on the débutante's dance-card filling up fast. As with the Eee notebooks, both Windows XP and Linux versions of the desktop will be available, each packing a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 802.11n and DVI output. Best of all are the prices: just $269 for the Linux model and $299 for the Windows model, each with 1GB of RAM and an 80GB hard-drive. Read The Full Story

ASUS confirm 5 Express Gate laptops

Chris Davies, May 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

Mere weeks after ASUS confirmed it would be loading the quick-launch Express Gate Linux OS onto all of its upcoming motherboards, the software developers behind the distro, DeviceVM, have announced that several ASUS notebooks will also include it. The M70T, M50V and M51Vr multimedia series and the F8Va/Vr series will be the first five models in ASUS notebook range to feature Express Gate. With it, users can be online in seconds, watch videos, listen to music, chat over IM and VoIP apps and share photos. Check out the ASUS Express Gate demo video after the cut Read The Full Story