Friday, March 27, 2009

ViewSonic To Launch Netbooks In China


ViewSonic is preparing to launch its range of netbooks and notebooks in China real soon. The company has showed off their latest netbook called VieBook during this year CES, but it’s not clear if the company plans to sell the same VieBook in China. However, here we have the specs for you. The VieBook is packed with a 10.2-inch display, 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP camera, a 4-in-1 card reader, and runs Windows XP. Pricing and availability are still unknown. [Liliputing]

Dospara Prime Note Beatribe I


Dospara today announced the new Prime Note Beatribe I. Priced at around €630, the notebook provides a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo T5500 CPU, a 2GB of RAM (PC2-5300), a 250GB of HDD, DVD Super Multi Drive SATA, Wi-Fi BGN with a 12.1 Inch LCD and a WXGA resolution. [Dospara]

Asus Eee PC T91 Convertible Tablet Press Shots Appear


Asus has released some high quality press shots of their upcoming Eee PC T91 Convertible Tablet. As a reminder, the T91 comes equipped with a 8.9-inch touch-screen display, Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, US15W chipset, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 32GB solid state drive, Windows XP Home pre-loaded, an optional internal TV tuner, and a built-in web camera. More pictures after the jump. [Liliputing]

Buffalo External Enclosure For Eee PC 901 SSD


Buffalo releases a USB enclosure for its line of Eee PC 901 SSDs. Using this enclosure, you can plug in the USB module and copy an image of your internal SSD to the new module before swapping it out. When you are done, you can keep your old 16GB SSD as extra storage by sticking it into the enclosure. These enclosures are priced at 12,700 yen or about $130 each. [PortableMonkey]

Lenovo Pocket Yoga Netbook


Lenovo has released official images of their upcoming Pocket Yoga Netbook, which is very similar in size and design to the expensive Sony VAIO P. The netbook features an ultra-wide touchscreen display, a leather exterior and a convertible design that would let the display flip backwards to use it as a very small tablet. Sadly, no info on specs yet as well as pricing and availability. [Engadget]

Another Tough Tablet PC From Motion


If you need a rugged tablet PC, then check out the latest tablet PC from Motion. The spanking new Brand J3400 comes equipped with dual battery compartments and an outdoor-visible LCD. Other features include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 1.8-inch shock-mounted HDD (a 64GB SSD is a worthwhile option), 2MP camera, GPS, a biometric sensor, multicard reader, Bluetooth 2.1, Qualcomm’s dual-mode Gobi WWAN chip, WiFi and a chassis that’s IP-52 rated and meets MIL-STD-810F specifications. You can purchase this tablet PC for only $2,299 each. [Engadget via Laptop Notebook News]

Zoostorm Launches Freedom Netbook


UK computer manufacturer, Zoostorm, has introduced to the market their latest netbook called Freedom. This mini-laptop is equipped with a 8.9-inch WSVGA LED backlit LCD display, Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, Intel 945 GSE chipset, Windows XP Home Edition, 512MB of RAM, 8GB flash memory, built-in webcam, microphone, 2 in 1 memory card reader, 2 x PCI Express Mini card, 4 cell battery, 10/100 Ethernet port and WiFi connectivity. The system comes with a retail price of £239.99 ($340). [Liliputing]

Panasonic 54Z1 Plasma Unveiled


Panasonic’s super slim 54Z1 plasma TV has been unveiled. What makes this thin plasma TV special is that its wireless HD receiver box that comes along with it. The plasma also comes with a remote which is an RF unit that is capable of non-line-of-sight channel changing. There is no further info about the pricing of this plasma TV. I am sure it will be expensive. [Engadget]

Psystar’s New Desktop PC with Apple OS X


The Psystar Open(3) is a compact mini-tower with a 2.8GHz Core 2 Duo E7400 CPU, 500GB SATA hard-drive, 2GB of memory and GeForce 8400GS 256MB graphics and Apple OS X. You can also upgrade this PC with up to a 2.53GHz Core 2 Quad processor, twin 1TB drives, 4GB of RAM and the snappy NVIDIA 9500GT, Blu-ray burner and WiFi draft-n. The price starts from $599 to $2,000. [Slashgear]

LG Arena Released in Europe


LG Korea has decided to launch the Arena mobile phone in Europe and 30 other countries. As a reminder, the mobile phone offers a 3 inch touch screen display (WVGA) and supports HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5MP shooter, 8GB of internal memory, GPS, and a 3D User Interface. [Akihabara via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Bang and Olufsen BeoVision 8 40 Inch LCD TV


Bang & Olufsen will launch its latest addition to the BeoVision8 series of LCD TVs. This 40-inch LCD features a 100hz refresh rate, 1920×1080 resolution, 6ms response time, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness and an anti-glare screen. The LCD also boasts a downward facing subwoofer and front facing speakers. No word on pricing or availability so far. More pictures after the jump. [Newlaunches]

The Dell Adamo - Full Details


Dell has finally released full details of their upcoming Adamo laptop. This 4lbs, 0.65″ thick aluminum laptop features a 13.4-inch display with 1280×720 resolution, a 1.2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, an Intel GMX4500 GPU, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, 2GB of RAM, 128GB SSD, Ethernet port, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Prices start from $2000 to $2700 when it arrives on March 26th. [Engadget]

Mouse Computer Offers New Atom Powered NetTop


Priced less than €400, the EGPA33DR32XP from Mouse Computer is powered by an Intel Atom 330 powered nettop with 2GB of RAM, 320GB of HDD, a DVD Super Multi, Wifi B/G, and Windows XP Home SP3 OS. This computer is perfect for home or office use. [Akihabara]

New Panasonic Viera LCD TV


Panasonic comes back with a new LCD TV from its Viera LCD TV series. They are upgrade of many models including V10, G15, G10, X10, X15 and C10. Each of these LCDs is perfect for watching movies and playing video games. The VIERA Image Viewer feature allows you to insert an SD card into the slot to view photos and movies in different formats. [Daily Digitals]

Onkyo Launches Sotec C103 Netbook


Onkyo has come out with its latest netbook called the Sotec C103, which actually has the same features as the C101. Here are the specs: a 10.1-inch WSVGA LCD, an Intel Atom N270 CPU, an Intel 945GSE Express chipset, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, WiFi and 5-hour battery life. It’s available in black and silver, while the C101 comes in black and white. Pricing info is still unknown. [EeePC]

MSI Releases The Wind Nettop CS120


MSI has announced the availability of their new Wind Nettop, the CS120. This mini desktop features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 230 CPU, 1GB RAM (expandable to 2GB), 160GB SATA hard drive, 4-in-1 card reader, slot-in DVD super multi, 7.1 channel audio support, WiFi and Windows XP Home operating system. The CS120 retails for $299. [MSI]

More News on Samsung HMX-R10 Camcorder


Samsung has unveiled the HMX-R10 camcorder at CES earlier this year. The company today unveiled the pricing and availability info of this camcorder. This pocket-friendly high-definition camcorder will be released in UK from next month onwards with the price tag of $550 each. Unfortunately, if you are living in the States, then you should wait this gadget until sometime this summer. Too bad! [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]

MSI Wind U110 ECO Netbook


The new MSI Wind U110 ECO netbook offers up to 9hours of battery life. The netbook is perfect for those who are always on the go. It features an Intel Atom Z530 CPU and a powerful ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics card. Pricing info is still unknown. [MSI]

Shuttle Releases Touchscreen X50 All-In-One PC


Shuttle has finally released its X50 all-in-one PC, which was first showed off at this year’s CES show in LAS Vegas. As a reminder, the X50 is equipped with a 15.6-inch touchscreen display with a max resolution of 1366×768, an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, an Intel GMA 950 chip, Windows XP Home operating system, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, 5 USB 2.0 ports, 4-in-1 card reader, Ethernet port, a pair of built in speakers and a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam. Pricing has not yet been announced, but from what was heard at CES should be in the $500 range. [Electronista]

Fishbot Looks Like a Real Fish


Still remember the Robotic Carp that we mentioned before? Here is a new robot fish that looks like a real fish. Dubbed as the Fishbot, this robot is developed by Yamamoto Laboratory. It was built to exacting specifications based on the movement of real fish and will be used for research purposes. What makes this robot special is that its eyes that can follow you wherever you go. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [technabob]

Portable Speaker For Sony Ericsson Phones


Here is a new accessory for Sony Ericsson handsets. The Sony Ericsson MS-410 is a portable speaker that can also be used as a stand on the table. The device will be available very soon from Sony Ericsson. We will keep you posted. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Nurian Releases Premium Pocket Dictionary


Nurian is famous for its pocket electronic dictionaries. The company today released the X40Kris electronic dictionary, that features a 4.3 Inch LCD display, full QWERTY keyboard, a 4GB of internal memory, and supports Xvid video, Flash, PDF, JPEG, MP3 player function. The gadget provides a total of 79 dictionaries including English proficiency volumes and tests. Measuring 21.3mm thick, the Nurian X40Kris is priced at less than €200 in Korea. [Nurian]
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