Category: Gadgets

This is my next reports that in PC-maker has a 7-inch Honeycomb slate features a high resolution1280*800 display and ARM dual-core processor. The slides also indicate the presence of Lenovo Family UI, likely means Le OS. Release is likely to be in Q4, but given the presence of a placeholder image and fact that these slides are at least a month old, most of this may change. Lenovo takes its own time to make customizations on Honeycomb, since its differentiating touches makes all the difference in burgeoning sea of screen centric devices.

A pair of 10-inch Dell tablets, one of them running Windows 7 on those new Oak Trail chips from Intel and other one is running Android3.0 with Tegra T25. We got some specs and release dates of these devices. The Wintel powered Latitude ST features a resolution of 1366*768, 2GB of RAM, up to 12GB SSD, GPS, an accelerometer, both front and rear facing cameras, 8-hour removable battery, and a 1080p video, which we assume means HDMI out.

Europeans can pre-order their HTC Flyer for months, and now curious Yanks are about to get their chance. The tablet will be available for pre-order on April 24th for $499 with the Best Buy as exclusive seller. While it got the 3G version, the one about to come is Wi-Fi version. The Flyer is makers first tablet, features a 7-inch with 1024*600 display, aluminium body, 1.5GHz Qualcomm chip, and a version of companys Sense UI that was tweaked with the slates. It got Android 2.3 Gingerbread edition, but HTC promises to upgrade the version to Android 3.0 Honeycomb edition. For more details read the press release

The latest firmware update to the robotic camera mount brings more exposures per position, a dedicated mirror lock-up for bulky lenses, and a time display that get you how long it will take its panoramic magic. The update also includes a set of new aspect ratios and the ability to take time lapse panoramas. If you already got GigaPan Epic Pro, you can download the firmware update from the download link given below for free a new one will cost $900. For more details read the press release

The Archos 7c Home Tbalet is now shipping in the US for $220. The 7-inch tablet features a capacitive 800*480 display, Android 2.1(clair), and Cortex A8 processor RK2918 chipset combo that promises smooth 720p video playback. The other specifications are 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, two built-in speakers, and a kickstand you see in the picture, you have to forgo like Wireless-N, cameras, and access to Android Market. Dont forget to look at the pictures

Here is a little secret for you people, the T-Mobile is not really intended for public consumption: if you give the company a ring you can get an extra $100 off a G-Slate. The discount was promoted to those signed up for a special promotional offer T-Mobile recently and it is open to everyone. The reference promo code GSLATE100 and you can pick up a shiny new Honeycomb tablet for $430 provided the latest voice plan or sign up for one, are willing to commit two year data contract on top of that. Just act fast people, the offer ends of April 27th.

Amazon Wireless is dropping the Thunderbolt, Verizons Original 4G, down to price of $130 on contract, valid for new Verizon subscribers who buy the phone between now and midnight pacific time on Monday. The Android Smartphone from HTC impressed with 4G speeds, price like the present one makes it an excellent proposition in short term. To order yours hit the source link

Novatel 2372 MiFi users could stream tunes from the web, but now they can do it from the microSD after downloading Maintenance Release 1.0, it finally brings DLNA server functionality. DLNA support means your mobile hotspot can share music, video and other content to devices over the network from an inserted flash card, even when the router cant serve up 3G useful on AT&T devices, which tend to suffer network congestion and data caps. The update also includes a Customer Care Widget and intuitive MiFi OS web interface, so any consumers can configure these without technical support.

You have first Walkman phone running Android the W8. In the Xperia X8, adding a dash colour on it and giving logo W makes this phone a new one. We have seen the Germans Sony Ericsson Web Site it reveals the decidedly the specs of the device: 3-inch, 320*480 touchscreen, a 600MHz processor, 168MB RAM, and Android 2.1. The W8 may not recapture the luster the Walkman brand enjoyed in its TPS-L2 heyday; it will update your Twitter status. Dont forget to see the images.

Acers DX241H Web Station is the new Web Surfing Station, it looks like a monitor and acts like a all-in-one device. It is available in both wired and wireless models, this 24-inch monitor has built-in browser, and can get online without being connected to a PC. The Web surfing is clearly a marquee feature, you can also watch movies on its 1080p display by using the Acers clear.fi software to stream video and other media from devices on network. It specs are DLNA compatibility, VGA and HDMI output, USB ports and memory card slot. The people in UK are impatient to wait for the device and can get it for 299 ($495) in May. For more details read the press release.

Samsung Galaxy S II to arrive in UK on April 27th, but through the retailer phones4u. The 1.2GHz Android smartphone has already been announced for availability in UK on May 1st, but phones 4u will get you the one as early as April 27th, it will give you a free 8GB microSD card if you pre-order one now. The Galaxy S II will be available for free on two-year contracts costing 35 per month and above and there will be a choice of carriers. For more details read the press release

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, one of the best Honeycomb tablets hits the US on April 26th for $399. The 10.1 inch transformer tablet with its 1280*800 ISP panel and 16GB of storage will cost you just $399, while the 32GB version will be yours for $499. The docking station, that make you the tablet kind of looks like a laptop will cost $150. Units are expected to hit the retail on Tuesday.

The dual core HTC Sensation 4G will be arriving on June 8th, says Google AdWords, it mentioned 6/8 date in the link. The TmoNews also spotted this date stamped on Sensation 4G product shot from the last week, which we show below. This preliminary date os good for Sensation 4G, the HTC Gingerbread anticipators could expect it soon.

Samsung introduces its new multi proof pocket cam W200 with 1080p recording feature. It will hold up in harsh conditions and keep on working underwater and capture some full 1080p video in process. You will also get 5MP still images from camera, a microSD card slot to store them on, a 2.3 inch round back and built in USB connector. There is no announcement of the price yet, and it will be available from next month. For more details read the press release

Eye-Fi officially released the Direct mode firmware update. They promised its for beaming photos straight from your camera to your smartphone or tablets. Just pop your x2 card into your computer, launch the Eye-Fi Center, and you should be prompted to install the new firmware version 4.5022. Then you have install it, the Eye-Fi equipped with Android or iOS device, pair it with your camera. Then any pictures you snap with your Eye-Fi equipped cam will be automatically beam themselves to your handheld device, sharing on Picasa or Eye-Fi View is just a tap or two away.

Verizon Wireless on March 22nd press release from Research in Motion suggesting that VZW would be a retail channel for QNX-based slate, the carriers Brenda Raney is singing a different tune. According to her, We are still evaluating BlackBerry PlayBook and have not made a determination as to whether we are going to distribute it. For more details read the press release

Verizon Android users have a 3G Skype calling since this time last year, but the latest app release version v1.0.0.983 for those keeping tablets, brings 3G calling to the masses, without need for a VZW-sanctioned app. The update also patches a rather significant security hole discovered last week, which would let the third party apps getting hold of your personal information, we told you already about this issue. We are glad to see now that there is no problem with that, it fixes the personal data hole.

The G-Slate is shaking off the cobwebs from its long journey westward and making itself available for purchase directly through T-Mobile. The price is still $530 with a two year contract and suggested retail price of $750; we are not seeing any option to obtain it that way. The 4G tablet designed to ride T-Mobiles HSPA+ airwaves anyhow. The Sidekick 4G is also making its retail debut, at a contract of $99, bringing all the goods of a Galaxy S device, combined with a QWERTY slider keyboard and a tricked out Android UI. Go to the source link to get the tablets from T-Mobile