Hands On Photos of The MSI Wind UMPC
Other than a few pictures initially released of the MSI Wind, we haven’t really got a good look at this UMPC. We finally have some real pictures to look at of the UMPC being un-boxed by Rory Reid.
Enjoy.
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Prepare for the Android Invasion!
Think less Klaatu Barata Nikto and more along the lines of the ubiquitous cell phone development platform known as Google Android.
Google recently took some time to demo their new Android mobile phone platform, giving many expectant users a taste of what’s to come.
Android is based on the open source Linux OS, aims to be the premiere cell phone software platform, allowing for open access and date transmission across carriers. Google envisions a cell phone market that works just like the Internet market does now, with a free flow and exchange of information available at your fingertips. You pay a flat fee and e-mail, SMS, web-browsing, along with any number of functions and applications will be available to you. (more…)
Samsung Soulb: A .39 Inch Thick 3 Megapixel Camera Phone
Let’s face it, we see slim phones all the time. But to be just .39 inches thick and to be packed with features, Samsung is definitely making a statement to the competition. Just released hours ago, this slim metallic candy bar shaped phone is making it’s way into our lives.
The Samsung Soulb is truly a phone in a class of its own. (more…)
SanDisk Unveils the fastest Memory Stick Ever at 30Mbps
Today SanDisk unveiled their latest line of memory cards known as the Extreme III Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, and these aren’t your ordinary sticks. What’s special about these cards are their write and read transfer speed of up to 30Mbps. Yes you read that right.
The older non-HG versions were managing 18-20MBps, as opposed to the new accelerated version. It comes in 8Gb or 4GB and both get up to 30Mbps. (more…)
Asus Eee PC 1000 Series to Make an Apperance at Computex?
Asus’ new 10-inch Eee PC 1000 UMPC might be launched at the Computex show, this new Eee PC will compete against MSI’s 10-inch Wind mini notebook.
According to the Asus Computex invitation they will show off not only the 901-series but also the 1000-series.
“[ASUS] would also like to specially extend an invitation to you to attend the official global launch of the new Eee PC 901 and 1000 series.”
The 1000-series will be a larger model than the current 701 7-inch model, although some rumors said that Asus was going to fit the new 10″ model in the same form factor as the 701.
This would be a nice addition to the Eee PC range, and depending on the price it might be a very good buy. (more…)
More Pictures of the 3G iPhone Surface on the Web
A dutch website has posted photos online of what is supposedly the next generation 3G iPhone. The phone has a white finish in back, with a more curved design. The added curves are reportedly to accommodate the larger battery required to support the upcoming 3G functionality.
The pictures only give us some details about what to anticipate for the exterior of the phone. Not much has been confirmed by Apple about the next generation iPhone, but their are some features which are really likely to be included. (more…)
Icebar V2: You Gotta Love this Waterproof iPod Case
If youlike being in the water, here is an iPod case just for you. It’s the Icebar V2, waterproof and shatterproof iPod case with speakers.
The Icebar V2 has a transparent polycarbonate case with built-in stereo speakers that cradles your iPod nano in dry luxury.
It’s sized to fit any generation iPod to date.
The speakers are full range neodymium and give great sound considering the size they are. The Icebar has a waterproof click dial membrane that gives you full control underwater. A stereo headphone jack lets you plug in and zone out while a stand puts it near when all the water you want is in the bathtub.
Watch VGA Quality Video Anywhere with MyVu Eyewear
The Myvu Crystal Optical System is the eyewear that’ll give the video display mavins a run for their money!
Put on these glasses and you’ll be seeing a 33% wider, full VGA quality, Kopin CyberDisplay, and SolidOptix(tm) experience.
This is the highest pixel density and sharpest resolution in the business.
It’s a hands-free, full-screen 640×480 viewing treat. All within the thinnest, lightest, most durable shades made.
You can have a great movie experience while you’re on a train, soaking up sun, or waiting at the dentist because the MyVu has a four hour battery life. (more…)
OLPC Aims to Sell the XOXO Laptop for Just $75
One Laptop Per Child is aiming low this time… very low. It plans to put a $75 laptop computer with touchscreen and low power footprint on the market, by 2010.
Many extras have been suggested, but so far the front runners seem to be a touch screen on both sides of the clamshell, a more efficient networking mechanism, a smaller footprint, even lower energy requirements and a reduction in weight.
Those seem like small things, but the difference will be huge.
You can start simple for the little kids or customize it for a specific language or project. With a smaller footprint and lighter unit, you will be able to read books on the screen rather than trying to acquire them via paper sources. (more…)
Samsung Unveils the World’s Fastest 256GB SSD
It was just a matter of time before this came along.
Samsung has announced today that it has developed a new 256 GB Solid-State Flash Drive. The drive delivers over 2 times the performance of traditional platter-based drives, with the ability to write 70 megabytes a second, and read 100 megabytes a second.
The drive attaches to an SATA interface, and is being designed for ultraportables, portable media devices and laptops. Samsung will begin production on the drives later this year.
