Russian company Rover Computers has just outed a five model tablet/MID range, and judging by some of the designs we're guessing there's a whole lot of rebadging being done. The various RoverPad models span 5- to 7-inches in screen size and run either Android or Windows CE; processors include basic Samsung, Marvell and RockChip ARM CPUs, together with NVIDIA's Tegra on the RoverPad TegA W70.
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Viliv N5 priced: $649 from July 19th
Importer Dynamism has announced pricing and availability for the Viliv N5 MID, which will begin shipping in the US from July 19th 2010. The compact clamshell - which has a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen, Intel Atom 1.3GHz Z520 processor and 32GB SSD - will be available in two configurations, differentiated by integrated 3G.
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Two Toshiba ARM tablets & Lenovo smartbook 1.5GHz resurrection tipped
Smartbook rumors a-plenty this morning, as Toshiba and Lenovo's plans for the rest of 2010 seep out of Taipei. According to DigiTimes' sources, while Toshiba has already shown its first smartbook - which it insists on calling a MID - the Tegra 250 based AC100, the company is also apparently preparing two ARM-based tablet PCs for launch by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Lenovo's mysterious plans for their own smartbooks have been linked with faster Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
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UMID mbook SE boosts BZ MID’s Atom CPU and doubles RAM
UMID has outed a special edition of their BZ ultraportable, the UMID mbook SE, boosting the CPU from the original 1.2GHZ Atom Z515 to a 1.6GHz Atom Z530, paired with 1GB of RAM and WiFi b/g/n. Retained is the 32GB SSD, 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 resistive touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard. The new model is already up for sale through at least one Korean retailer, priced at 698,000 SKW ($580).
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The Daily Slash: June 28th 2010
With at least one more announcement to go until June can officially end, tonight's edition of The Daily Slash may seem like it's a bit weighted. But, we assure you that, just like any other edition, it'll be worth it. First up, as usual, is the Best of R3 Media. Tucked away inside of it, you'll find that the Dell Streak's available in the UK unlocked, a new domain may make you blush, and now we've got some rumors of the BlackBerry Storm 3. And then in the Dredge 'Net, Windows 8 breaks cover kind of, the PSP-4000 and 3DS could be sold in Japan this year, and NASA loves their concept images.
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Viliv N5 MID Gets Reviewed, Still Not Available to Buy
The Viliv N5 MID may not be available in stock anywhere, especially after being delayed back in May, but that's not stopping the folks over at Pocketables from getting their hands on one, and taking it for a spin. Strangely enough, their review goes a lot better than probably anyone would have expected.
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Dell Streak available unlocked in UK
We reviewed the Dell Streak MID not long ago and liked the device well enough. If you want your own Streak and live in the UK you can now buy one unlocked directly from Dell.
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Dell Streak Retail Packaging Revealed, Maybe
There's still plenty of hype out there for the Dell Streak. If you don't recall, we did a pretty handy review of the device not too long ago, and we're definitely looking forward to it. With that being said, the retail packaging was strictly for those in the United Kingdom/Europe, so we've still been left in the dark to what it may look like for the State-side launch, which is still rumored to be some time by the end of July. Well, you can finally count your blessings, because here it is. Maybe.
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Toshiba AC100 Tegra 2 MID hands-on [Video]
Toshiba‘s first MID (Mobile Internet Device) has made its debut, in the shape of the Android-based Toshiba AC100. Using a form-factor we’d more commonly describe as a netbook or smartbook – Toshiba say they picked the classic design over a more common slate-style MID because it’s more familiar for users and offers better ergonomics and text-entry – the AC100 runs NVIDIA’s second-generation Tegra 250 chipset making it 1080p HD capable.
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Dell offers official accessories for Streak
On Saturday, we posted up our review of the Dell Stream Android MID. Chris found a lot to like with the pre-production version he reviewed and suspects the final version may be even better. If you have plans to get yourself a Streak, Dell has unveiled the line of official accessories.
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Dell Streak Review
Since the first rumors many months back, to Michael Dell flashing his prototype in the street and then a few quiet appearances at trade shows, the Dell Streak has taken its time coming to market. Running Android on a broad, eye-catching 5-inch display, there’s little like it on the market and it’s been an attention-grabber ever since. Yes, the Streak is a device that certainly prompts questions – among geeks and everyday users alike – but the one we set out to answer is simple: is it any good? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
Acorp EM501R super-cheap Android MID gets video demo
Android tablets are gradually separating into two distinct lines: those from well-known manufacturers, who see the Google platform as a strong contender against Apple's newly-christened iOS, and low-cost OEMs and ODMs who choose it for its free distribution. We're hoping the latter group will tip into a heap of super-cheap MIDs and slates on the market, and a reasonable example is the Acorp EM501R. A 4.8-inch MID based on a 600MHz Rockchip ARM9 CPU, Acorp told ARMDevices they'll sell it at just $88 to distributors.
Video demo after the cut
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