JooJoo gets UI makeover, new colour & fully working Flash playback
March 11, 2010 at 11:43 am
We recently heard that the 12.1-inch capacitive JooJoo tablet had been delayed to the end of this month and it seems that Fusion Garage has been putting this time to good use. A number of improvements to the device have been made including a new user interface, improved text entry, fully working Flash video and even a change of colour casing from black to champagne.
The homescreen now has an icon grid that sits over customisable wallpaper. A vertical swipe reveals a status bar housing the home button, status indicators, navigation controls, and search. Two scroll gestures have also now been implemented. This includes a two-finger scroll (much like a scroll wheel) and a single finger “pan” that functions much like a mouse arrow. Read more
ARM expects 50 tablet devices due in 2010
March 10, 2010 at 6:17 pm
The impending release of the Apple iPad tablet will cause a rush to market of similar devices says ARM. The company expects that it will see ARM-powered 50 tablet devices launching globally this year. Not surprising, considering that this years CES and CeBIT were swamped with tablet devices of one form or another.
This is set to continue at the Computex show in Taipei in June, with ARM renting more space than last year to show off various mobile devices including tablets, smartbooks and e-readers. “The first tablet devices will launch in the second quarter by [mobile network] carriers,” said Roy Chen, ARM’s worldwide mobile computing ODM manager. “You’ll see a lot more in the third quarter.” Read more
Pioneer DreamBook Lite: 12-inch netbook with next-gen ION
March 10, 2010 at 8:05 am
Australian company, Pioneer Computers, has released a new 12.1-inch netbook that sports next-generation ION. The ‘DreamBook Lite U12 ION2’ has a number of configuration options for either the 1.66GHz N450 or 1.83GHz N470 Atom processor and comes with a 12.1-inch (1366 x 768) display and 10 hour runtime from the optional 6-cell battery.
Other features include Wi-Fi (b/g/n), HDMI, three USB ports, 1.3MP webcam, and supports a number of different operating systems including Windows XP/Vista/7 and Ubuntu 9.10. No sign of seeing this turn up in Europe, but if you’re interested you can check out the full specs after the break. Read more
LG X300 ultra slim hits the streets later this month
March 8, 2010 at 1:25 pm
The super-skinny LG X300 that boasts an 11.6-inch display will be launching in selected regions in March according to an official press release. Europe and US are out of the equation for now, the only regions mentioned are Asia, Middle East and South America for an undisclosed price.
The LG X300 won’t come cheap, it measures just 17.5mm in thickness and weighs only 970g. It eschews a bezel and comes with a fancy reflective keyboard and borderless touchpad. It will be available in both shiny white and light brown colours. Read more
Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 reviewed – positives outweigh negatives
March 7, 2010 at 10:21 am
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 is one of the more powerful 5.6-inch UMPCs on the market that comes with options for a 2.0GHz Intel Atom processor, Windows 7, 2GB RAM and a SSD. Jenn from Pocketables has been reviewing one for the last few weeks and found the UH900 to be a joy to use overall.
Getting the negative points out of the way first, the UH900 had quite poor battery life (2.0 to 2.5 hours of web browsing over Wi-Fi) from its 2-cell 1800mAh battery. Build quality also felt ‘toy like’ and the multitouch felt more to be a gimmick than of any real use. Read more
Microsoft Courier details leak: Dual-screen Tegra 2 ‘Digital Journal’
March 5, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Details on Microsoft’s Courier device has been under tight wraps since the first rumours started to appear. Now Engadget has managed to get a whole host of details from a trusted source. Apparently the dual-screen device will function as a “digital journal” and will be less than an inch thick and around the size of a 5×7” photo when closed.
The Courier will feature the Tegra 2 chipset and the same operating system as the recently announced Windows Mobile 7 series i.e. Windows CE 6. Other hardware features include a built-in camera and headphone jack. The UI will be pen-based and will focus on drawing and writing. There’s no suggestion on pricing but the release date is said to be at some point in H2 2010.
Viliv S10 Blade unboxed and video impressions
March 5, 2010 at 4:17 pm
The Viliv S10 Blade convertible netbook recently saw pre-orders open and whilst we wait for the device to ship, Chippy from UMPC Portal has received a final pre-production sample and given a video walkthrough of the device.
As such there’s no formal retail packaging, so it’s not a traditional unboxing video par se. Initial impressions are that the S10 has good build quality, a fast SSD and very good 3G reception. He suggests turning off Windows Aero as it seriously affects the performance of the netbook. Check out the video below. Read more
Alienware M11x gets video unboxing
March 5, 2010 at 4:00 pm
The Alienware M11x is probably one of the most advanced 11.6-inch ultraportables on the market right now. Whilst we have already seen a very positive review, we were yet to come across an unboxing video. Slashgear has stepped up to the plate and have shown exactly what you get packaged with the M11x.
The model tested comes with a 1.3GHz SU7300 Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB DDR3 memory and a 256GB SSD. Graphics is taken care of by a GeForce GT 335M with 1GB of dedicated memory. Initial impressions are that it is all solidly built but the casing is a real fingerprint magnet. Battery life is said to last for 8.5 hours although this hasn’t been tested yet. Check out the video after the break. Read more
Sony Vaio M netbook unearthed
March 4, 2010 at 9:24 am
Sony is set to launch a budget netbook series under the Vaio M name. The specs are nothing to get excited about, it has a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) display and is powered by a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM and a 250GB HDD. Other features include Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 and a webcam.
The Sony Vaio M will be priced around the £320 mark when it launches later this month. It is cheaper than the Sony Vaio W as it doesn’t have a chiclet keyboard and high-resolution display.
Via Engadget.
Hanvon TouchPad BC10C and BA10E: Win7 tablets with chic design
March 2, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Hanvon has presented two Windows 7 Home Premium tablets, the Touchpad BC10C and BA10E at CeBIT in Germany. Both models sport a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) multitouch capacitive display.
The BC10C is powered by a 1.3GHz Intel Celeron ULV743 CPU and is the bulkier tablet of the two. It comes with 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI as well as an optical mouse.
The BA10E will come with an active digitizer and electromagnetic stylus (to register commands on the capacitive display). It will be powered by a 1.6GHz Z530 Atom processor, 1GB RAM and a 120GB HDD. Prices are expected to start at €500 when these tablets ship at some point in the future. Availability is unknown at present. Check out some hands-on videos below. Read more
Intel shows off new 10-inch convertible Classmate PC [Video]
March 2, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Intel has announced a new Classmate PC with a convertible chassis design. The Intel Atom Pine Trail processor powers the new 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) Classmate, along with increased memory and storage to give it full PC functionality. It comes with a resistive touchscreen display.
The Classmate has several features including enhanced e-reading capabilities, a built-in rotational camera, Wi-Fi and an optional 6-cell battery will give the unit up to 8.5 hours of battery life. It supports several mainstream ebook formats including pdf and ePub. Read more
Averatec N1200 Pine Trail netbook with chic design
February 28, 2010 at 10:30 pm
The Averatec N1200 doesn’t break the mould when it comes to specifications. It is a 10-inch (1024 x 600) netbook that comes with a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD and Windows 7. However, it does have good looks on its side (well compared to previous Averatec efforts).
Other features include two USB ports, webcam, card reader and 2-cell 3200mAh battery. Its chunky 2.5-inches thickness belies the fact that the netbook weighs just 995g. No details on pricing or availability right now.
Via NetbookNews.de.
JooJoo Tablet to start shipping on March 25
February 27, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Fusion Garage’s JooJoo 12.1-inch capacitive tablet has seen a delay and is now expected to ship to consumers on March 25 2010. The delay is due to a “manufacturing issue” that the company become aware of recently. This issue relates to fine tuning the sensitivity of the touchscreen. To appease all of those who pre-ordered the JooJoo a few accessory, without stating what that is.
Medion Akoya E1222: 10-inch Pine Trail netbook for £259.99
February 27, 2010 at 11:15 am
Medion will launch the Akoya E1222 10-inch Pine Trail netbook in Aldi stores on 4th March for a very reasonable £259.99. The E1222 comes with a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter.
It seems quite well featured for the price including Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1, a multi-touch trackpad and a 6-cell battery. It looks quite a stylish device with a glossy lid and 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) glossy display. Check out the full specs after the jump. Read more
LG T280 ultra-thin notebook hits the FCC
February 27, 2010 at 10:39 am
It looks like LG is preparing to launch the T280 CULV-powered ultra-thin in the US, according to documents passing through the FCC. The 11.6-inch notebook is powered by an Intel Pentium SU4100 or Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and will come with a HDMI port.
Other features include up to 2GB RAM support, a 500GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth, three USB ports and weighs 1.5kg (3.3lbs). There are no details on pricing or availability right now, but maybe we’ll hear more at CeBIT in Germany next week. Click through for some more pictures after the break. Read more
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