Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Jailbreak: Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Price

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, the Android smartphone has good features in it. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 sports the specs, a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3 inch screen, a 600MHz CPU and Android 1.6.

You got that right, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has Android 1.6 but it would be getting the Android 2.2 update in the end of this year. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is said to be priced for a handsome price.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is priced for $300 once it launches. Coming to the jailbreak of Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, it would be covered up in the Xperia X8?

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Sony Ericsson’s Xperia range is the “official mobile handset of the UEFA Champions League”

Looks like we’ll be seeing fingers breakdancing around the place during the adverts in the football for the remainder of the season, as Sony Ericsson has just revealed that its Xperia smartphone range is the “official” smartphone of the UEFA Champions League.

We wouldn’t fancy being the poor PR person who has to teach Wayne Rooney how to synchronise his Exchange account for a possible forthcoming photo opportunity…

The ad will introduce “a new mobile application developed in conjunction with UEFA.com” which will presumably be exclusive to SE handsets. Here’s the full press release. WARNING: It uses the word “leverage”. It’s a serious business one, this. We’ve clearly been added to the grown-up mailing list.

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SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X10 ON O2 WITH 13 MONTHS HALF PRICE

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has a fantastic crystal clear 4 inch touch screen which is pretty much unbeatable in the smartphone market.

The 4″ display has one of the highest resolutions and an accurate response to touch, which makes it perfect for multimedia usage. Taking photos, watching YouTube clips, flicking through your own images and videos, plus internet browsing is taken to a whole new level with the Xperia X10.

XPERIA X10 ON O2 WITH 13 MONTHS HALF PRICE

O2 are offering a huge range of discounted price plans for the Xperia X10 on Mobiles, and which you choose will ultimately depend on what you are going to use the phone for. Mobiles.co.uk are offering one of the best deals out there, which would be ideal for a heavy user, and with the monthly equivalent cost of just £25.52 per month.

The package includes unlimited text messages and 900 anytime, any network minutes, but why not take advantage of the O2 Bolt-On of unlimited internet for an extra £5 per month? This phone is definitely worth paying out for. The O2 900 24 month contract is £35 per month, with a huge 13 months half price, saving you over £225 – just under £10 per month.

The X10 runs on the Android operating system providing access to over 50,000 downloadable apps from the Android market so you can customise your handset however you please. The very popular Timescape app is a great communications app, keeping all your Facebook updates, Tweets, texts and emails all in the one user friendly interface.

Via : whichsmartphone.co.uk

dual sim case for iphone 4 lets you switch networks on the fly

Say you’re sick of AT&T. Assuming you’ve jailbroken your iPhone 4, you can now bounce between two cell networks of your choice courtesy of this unusual case.

The iPhone 4 Dual SIM Adapter case comes with a ribbon cable that pops into your iPhone’s SIM slot, splitting it into two card slots.

Then, snap the clear case around your phone to keep the SIM cards neat and tidy. According to the instructions, you just need to go into the phone settings and choose the SIM of your choice and wait 1 to 2 minutes for the network to connect. That’s it.

You can get your hands on the iPhone 4 Dual SIM Adapter case over at USBfever for $28.99 (USD).

Via : technabob.com

A Dual SIM Adapter Case For iPhone 4 To Toggle Networks

Are you the kind who has to constantly toggle between two networks on your unlocked iPhone 4? USBFever has launched a new adapter case that will make it easy to hop networks with their new Dual SIM adapter case. The case comes with a slot for you to house two SIM cards so that you may no longer worry about dropping or losing your tiny SIMs while on travel.

The dual SIM adapter case is available at a price of $30 and does not require you to cut or modify your SIM card sizes. One thing I am not convinced about is the look. The case, along with the strap to connect the SIM to the phone may not retain the native aesthetic looks on your iPhone. Nevertheless, if you are willing to give it a try, go ahead.

Via : gorumors

Fujitsu enhances graphical performance with LifeBook AH530 GFX notebook

Earlier this year, the LifeBook lineup of Fujitsu had redefined portability with MH330 mini-notebook. Now, the company has added a new model of the LifeBook AH530 featuring an external graphics card with 1GB dedicated video memory, the AH530 GFX.

Entertainment enthusiasts or hard core gamers who were tarrying for a portable solution which seamlessly works with demanding graphics, pictures and video applications can end their hunt with this latest offering. An unparalleled level of performance while multitasking has been made possible by this newly crafted notebook.

The LifeBook GFX model delivers powerful graphical performance with its integrated ATI Mobility Radeon HD550v graphics card. Equipped with Intel Core processors, this device is designed to render a quicker and responsive user experience. Also, users are proffered with a choice to incorporate a Blu-ray Disc drive or a DVD drive.

Adorning a 15.6-inch high definition LCD, the new LifeBook variant displays clear cut imagery. With its HDMI output, users can enjoy viewing big titles and releases on external monitors. Packed in a slim and stylish chassis, the laptop can be snapped up in two shades of glossy black or ink blue. The chiclet keyboard provides a wide typing experience, while a full numeric keypad ensures faster and reliable usage.

The LifeBook AH530 GFX notebook can be pre-ordered now. However, there’s no official word on the pricing details.

Via : techgadgets

Fujitsu LifeBook AH530 Review Of Features

Fujitsu has just announced a new LifeBook to its portfolio and unlike the earlier LifeBook notebooks we have discussed in the past, this one is relatively larger and comes with a 15.6″ high definition display with pixel resolution of 1366×768.

The device comes powered by the Intel Core processors and price depends on the series that you pick. Other features on the notebook include a 1GB ATI RADEON HD 550v graphics card, an 8GB RAM, a 500GB Hard drive storage and a 1.3-megapixel camera.

The latest Fujitsu notebook includes other ports and accessories like an HDMI output port, DVD burner, optional Blu-Ray drive and support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi b/g/n.Fujitsu has not unveiled the price and launch date of the LifeBook AH530 notebook. The device is expected to be shipped to Europe, Africa and Middle East this month. Colors available include black and blue.

Via : gorumors.com

Acer Aspire One D255 netbook now on sale

Acer has put up for sale its Aspire One D255 netbook which is the first model of its kind to hit the US, and HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) will be the retailer who will have the honor of carrying the device.

Going for $399 a pop in a quartet of color choices (red, black, aquamarine and sandstone), they will all share the same innards regardless of its exterior color. We're talking about the new 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor, 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch display at 1024 x 600 resolution, coupled with an Intel GMA 3150 graphics chipset and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Expect other dual core Atom processors to hit the market from various netbook manufacturers pretty soon, as they surely can't let Acer corner the market, eh?

Via : ubergizmo.com

Acer Begins Shipping Dual-Core Aspire Units In U.S.

The Acer Aspire One D255 dual-core PC is now shipping in the U.S.

The unit unfortunately doesn’t include the dual-boot Android/Windows operating system option that the Taiwanese version carries, but it does come pre-loaded with Windows 7 Started Edition and offers a 250GB HDD.

For $400 users also receive a 1.5GHz N550 dual-core processor, that’s in comparison to the 1.66GHz single-core processor offered on their other netbook options in the Aspire lineup.

What else will you get for the money? A 10.1″ display with 1024×600 pixels of resolution, 1GB DDR3 RAM and a six cell battery that they say will give you eight hours of battery life. The unit also offers a rather standard weight of 2.8 pounds.

Users can pick up the netbook in four colors at this time: blue, red, black and brown.

Via : inquisitr.com

Samsung 90 and 30 Series Blend LCD Monitor and HDTV

Samsung is looking to tap into that going-back-to-school dorm room crowd (or maybe that “cramped in a spare bedroom after graduation” crowd) with its new 90 series and 30 series of LCD monitors that serve as both HDTVs and LCD computer displays. Ranging from 21.5 to 24 inches, the 30 and 90 display series boast full 1080p resolution, HDMI input, and HDTV tuners—and they’re perfectly happy supplying TV as a picture-in-picture display while folks work on their computer desktops.

“People are looking to do more in smaller areas and multi-function monitors are a great way to maximize the functionality of a single device,” said Samsung Enterprise Business Division director of display marketing Young Bae, in a statement. “Samsung continues to expand our multi-function offerings and these two new lines—the 30 and 90 series—provide a new range of options and value for our customers.”

The 90-series display measures 24 inches and features Samsung’s Touch of Color Mystic Brown finish; it also boasts a full HD 1,920 by 1,080 pixel resolution, two HDMI inputs (along with D-sub, DVI, component, CVBS, and TV input), a 5 ms response time, a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 cd/m&exp2; of brightness, and two built-in speakers with 5 watt amps. The unit also sports optical audio output, audio in, and headphone output. Meanwhile, the 30 series ranges from 21.5 inches to 24 inches, has a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, built-in speakers with a 3 watt amp, 300 cd/m&exp2; of brightness, and those same two HDMI inputs, plus component, TV tuner, and VGA input. Both series ship with remote controls.

Samsung says 30 series will be available in September, ranging from $269.99 to $329.99 depending on size; the 90 series will land in September for a suggested price of $419.99.

Via : digitaltrends

iPhone, EVO 4G and others among the stars of the Summer of Smart Phones

If you follow tech headlines, you would swear this was the Summer of Smart Phones.

While many high-profile movies have gone bust at the box office this season, the smart-phone hits seem to keep coming, with a new, high-profile, do-it-all mobile device every few weeks. Apple's iPhone 4 got most of the headlines, but Sprint's EVO 4G phone got its share of attention, as have Verizon's Droid X and others. Smart phones are attractive to buyers because they do much more than send text messages or make phone calls - many of them can shoot high-definition video, browse the Web with full-featured browsers and run thousands of different apps (programs you can download to the phone wirelessly, many of them free).

If you feel left out of the technological loop, don't worry: The number of choices (not even counting all the calling and data plans) is daunting even to tech experts. But smart phones are clearly taking over: The Nielsen Co. estimates that smart phones will account for a third of phones by the end of this year and will overtake non-smart phones by the end of 2011.

In this chart, we cover some of the summer's most high-profile smart phones, but even newer phones keep coming. If you're considering buying, you'll also have Dell's Aero, the Droid 2 (a smaller version of the Droid X with a physical keyboard), Samsung's Epic 4G on Sprint and Captivate on AT&T, and others to choose from. (These phones were released too late for us to include in our chart, G3.)

The question I get asked most often as a tech writer about practically any smart phone is, "Is it better than the iPhone?" The iPhone 4 certainly has the most passionate fans and the most widespread appeal. About 3 million of them were sold in the first few weeks after it launched in late June. It's typically the phone I recommend to smart phone buyers if they're willing to commit to AT&T and to deal with some of the voice call issues the iPhone is plagued with.

If the iPhone 4 isn't for you, there are plenty of other choices, all with varying strengths and weaknesses. Turn to page G3 for a comparison of the iPhone 4 and several competitors, all released this summer.

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Apple iPhone 4

Price (with two-year contract): $199 / $299 depending on memory storage size.
Manufacturer: Apple.

Screen size:3.5 inches.

Cameras: 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash, can shoot HD video. VGA-quality front camera.

Data storage memory:16 GB or 32 GB, not expandable.

Current software version:Apple iOS 4.02.

Wireless network:AT&T 3G.

App availability: Apple's App Store, with more than 225,000 apps.

The pitch: Biggest hardware revision of the iPhone since it debuted in 2007. Faster hardware, thinner design, high-resolution ‘Retina Display' screen, ability to shoot and edit HD video on the phone, new ‘FaceTime' video chat feature.

Physical design: Two panes of strong glass held together in a slim, sturdy package by a steel band around the edges that also doubles as a wireless service antenna.

Best feature: The phone's display is gorgeous, but its ecosystem of more than 250,000 apps is the real show-stopper.

Worst feature or bug: The now-infamous ‘Antennagate' scandal — in which wireless service can deteriorate if you hold a finger over a small gap in the metal antenna — proved that an attractive hardware change can go horribly wrong. The phone still drops calls even with Apple's bumper-or-case antenna solution. And it won't play Flash-based videos or games, unlike some of the Android phones with recent software updates.

Our take:Despite sentimental commercials from Apple, we're not convinced FaceTime video chatting will be a feature that everyone will want to use (for one thing, it requires iPhone 4s and Wi-Fi service on both ends). Still, the iPhone 4 is the most well-rounded and full-featured of the smart phones we've seen so far. If you use your phone as a mobile Internet device more than for voice calls, it's nearly perfect. It has the most intuitive, easiest-to-use software and the widest range of downloadable apps. However, if you are a frequent voice caller and find the occasional dropped call unacceptable, you might find Apple's device too frustrating.

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Do You Think BlackBerry is Still Dominating the Smartphone Game?

So if you have been a fan of BerryReporter.com as long as I have been apart of the site you might know that I live in Pennsylvania. You might not know, however that I live very close to the 2nd largest shopping malls in America, the King of Prussia Mall. The King of Prussia mall has 2,500,000 square feet of retail space, 410 retail stores and sees over a million guests each month.

Today I was taking a little trip to the King of Prussia mall for a nice afternoon out. Some of you might not know, but I am a very big people watcher and being the BlackBerry addict that I am the first thing that always catches my attention is what phone people are using. Now these days considering that a lot of people see BlackBerry lacking what other Smartphones like Android and Apple devices have to offer, I was thinking that I wouldn’t see as many BlackBerry devices as I am use to seeing. However I was very surprised!

I saw a lot of people carrying BlackBerry devices. There seemed to be a lot of younger people carrying BlackBerry devices. This is a pretty good sign for RIM. It means that the consumer market that RIM has been trying to advertise to are getting the message. I also saw a lot of the middle age crowd rocking BlackBerry devices. I noticed a lot of BlackBerry Curve 8530′s,Bold 9000′s Bold 9700′s, Curve 8330′s, some Storm 1′s and some Storm2′s. I even notice a couple people rocking the BlackBerry Torch 9800. I have recently been thinking that Android is making a very big push in the SmartPhone game, but the more times I am out in public, I see more and more people using BlackBerry devices instead of Android or iPhones.

We all know that BlackBerry’s are great email devices and help keep you connected to the office at all times. However for those who think that is all BlackBerry has to offer, I think you need to watch the people around you when you are out in public. I don’t think every person i saw today was rocking a BlackBerry just so they don’t miss any emails. Us BlackBerry addicts know that BlackBerry has tons of things to offer to anyone, such as BlackBerry Messenger, a great media player, tons of apps, great web browser, and you can make a phone call with it.

Via : berryreporter.com

Samsung Galaxy Tab CDMA tested in wild again; official accessories outed

It’s starting to feel like everybody has a Samsung Galaxy Tab but us, though hopefully that will change shortly after IFA 2010 next week. The 7-inch slate has now shown up in Israel, complete with a CDMA radio, supposedly in the hands of a security app developer there. Meanwhile, details on the Samsung Galaxy Tab’s accessories have been spotted, including a QWERTY keyboard dock and Table Charging Station complete with HDMI connectivity.

According to the lucky app developer, the Samsung slate is fast and a serious iPad contender, with slick Flash playback on the Android 2.2 OS installed, together with strong audio performance (they had to use their own CDMA network equipment, since this seems to be a Galaxy Tab headed to the North American market and, from what we’ve heard, Verizon specifically). Only blot on the scorecard is GPS that is apparently sluggish initially, though after it locks it apparently works fine.

As for the accessories, an iPad-style carry case which doubles as a stand for watching videos will supposedly be €41 ($52), the Table Charging Station will be €54 ($69) and the 83-key keyboard dock will be €82 ($105). There are also various cables and adapters.

Via : slashgear.com

Hands On with the Amazon Kindle 3 e-Reader

This morning I took (early) delivery of Amazon’s new Kindle 3 – I opted for the WiFi only version – a device that claims 50% better contrast than any other e-reader, a 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6″ size reading area, and a 20% increase in the speed of page turns. These are, of course, all very welcome improvements but specs alone don’t tell the real story of Kindle’s appeal and why it sets the benchmark for an e-reading experience. Instead, it’s Amazon’s decision to adopt a vertical model: controlling the hardware, software and, most controversially, content of the Kindle, that define the user experience. But first, let’s dive into the device itself.

The two most noticeable aspects of the Kindle’s hardware design are its size – it’s a lot smaller (and lighter) than pictures do it justice – and the print-like contrast levels of the latest iteration of E Ink, the technology that powers the device’s screen. In fact, upon unboxing the Kindle 3, a colleague attempted to peel off a second non-existent screen protector that housed instructions on how to charge the device. Only it was actually the screen itself, set to standby. E Ink, though gray scale only, is that good for what it’s designed for: reading the written word.

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Amazon Kindle 3 Wi-Fi 3rd Generation Review (2010)

If you have been waiting to justify the price for making the leap from paperback to e-ink – then the wait maybe over. Amazon’s third generation of the Kindle has just launched and not only is it more affordable than ever – it’s also damn adorable. The 3rd Generation Amazon Kindle form factor is smaller and slimmer than the previous Kindle models and now truly makes a great travel companion, whether you are relaxing on the beach or sitting in the subway.

Being a first time user of the Kindle I have to say I am quite smitten with it. Not only is it is easy to carry around with you, it’s also incredibly easy to read. Till now I had been reading books and magazines on the iPad but I could never really enjoy reading iBooks outside in the sun because the iPad’s display is almost unreadable in direct sunlight. However the Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd generation is a joy to read, whether it’s resting under the bright sun or in a dark room. The same goes for lounging. Where I used to cuddle up with the iPad, as sophisticated as the iPad is - it becomes unwieldy and too heavy for long reading periods. On the other hand, the new Kindle is super light in your hands and feels more along the line of a paperback book in terms of weight. The Kindle also has a new soft rubberized back which enables you to hold onto it with a more secure and comfortable grip than ever.

Conclusion:
So being a virgin to this whole crazy world of the Amazon Kindle I have to say I may actually enjoy its delectable delights. Not only is the Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd generation super adorable and a great travel companion, the battery life is impressive, it offers more storage space than ever, and you’ll actually be able to read it comfortably in bright sunlight without the issue of glare – unless the sun is really just beaming over your head and directly into your eyes. Overall, the Kindle continues to be a great device for those who love to read and want to carry something around that is portable – affordable – and won’t make you cry if you lose it or drop it.

I did find myself however at times touching the screen (force of habit) and maybe for future generations a touch screen surface will be included. The lack of color was also a bit disconcerting and so was the refresh issues when going from page to page of a book, as well as the lag between what is typed in versus what appears on the screen. But overall, the construction is solid for the price and minor improvements certainly add value.

For those who were discouraged by the Kindle’s previous generations’ price tags, this new pricing makes it more enticing than ever to finally get an ebook reader. At the end of the day – this latest Kindle has gotten some decent upgrades, a great price point, and is the perfect standalone device for those who love books. The only thing that might want to hold you back is the fact that many color ebook readers are finally starting to pop up, and we’re sure that within 6 months, the market will be saturated with them. That said, the Kindle has years of experience to build on and continues to remain a quality product with a large library of books to purchase, blogs, newspapers, and magazines to read. The Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi 3rd Generation – Graphite (2010) retails for $139 and the Amazon Kindle Free 3G + Wi-Fi 6″ (2010) retails for $189.

The Good: New smaller and slimmer size. New higher contrast display is better than ever, makes books super easy to read in any environment. WebKit browser is a nice touch. Now with a 4GB internal memory. One word – PRICE!

The Bad: Interface is a bit sluggish and not very fluid. Side buttons feel a bit cheap. Memory is not expandable and battery is sealed in device.

Via : chipchick.com

Clicker Unveils Mobile Apps for iPhone and Android

When we reviewed Clicker last November, we saw a Web service designed to help you either compliment or replace your existing television addiction with videos from around the Web. The service excels at aggregating video from other services and wrapping them up in an easy to browse and manage site with tools to help you stay on top of your favorite shows and share them with your friends.

Since then, the service has been busy adding more shows, more Web video sources, and more features to the site, and this week Clicker unveiled its iPhone and Android apps to help you manage your playlists on the go and even find new programs to watch from your mobile phone.

Clicker's new mobile apps allow you to log in and manage your Clicker account from your mobile phone and browse the Clicker database for video, movies, and TV shows you may be interested in watching. Clicker's database of video is still strong, featuring popular TV shows and programs from networks like PBS, Showtime, CBS, and HBO. You can also use the mobile apps to manage your Clicker playlist, adding and removing programs that you find from your phone without having to wait until you get to a computer.

The Clicker mobile apps also allow you to browse and view mobile-friendly video right there on your device, if it's supported. You can also keep up with what your friends in the Clicker network are watching, reviewing, and commenting on. The developers behind the Clicker apps claim that you'll be able to comment and discuss those shows in future versions of the apps, and share your comments with friends both at Clicker and on Facebook and Twitter.

You can also use the Clicker app to check-in to your favorite TV shows, making use of Clicker's FourSquare-like feature that's allows you to earn awards for watching your favorite shows, much like GetGlue and Miio. Both the iPhone and Android apps are free and available now in their respective App stores.

Via : appscout

App Store Crosses 250,000 Apps

Apple’s App Store now holds more than a quarter million apps for download. More than 50,000 publishers are submitting more than 600 new apps every day.

At the time of this writing, there were 252,227 active apps available in Apple’s App Store, according to 148apps.biz. The total number of apps, including apps that are no longer available, stands at a stunning 301,923.

148apps.biz says that 17,424 apps have been submitted to the App Store this month alone and Apple typically approves apps with a delay of 6.8 days. The average app price is $2.91, the most popular category is books (43,759 apps), followed by games (36,646). According to 148apps.biz, there are currently 50,545 active publishers in the App Store.

The App Store opened on July 10, 2008 via an update to iTunes. One day later, the App Store held 500 apps, a number that grew to 10,000 by the end of that year. 50,000 was reached by mid 2009 and the 100,000 mark was crossed in early November 2009. More than 200,000 apps were available at the end of April. By June, more than 5 billion apps had been downloaded.

In comparison, Google’s Android Market currently holds about 75,000 apps and more than 1 billion apps have been downloaded.

Via : conceivablytech

Apple Dumps SurfaceInk For Selling Other Companies iPad Clones

Back in June, SurfaceInk made a splash for themselves by demonstrating a 12.1-inch Ubuntu-powered tablet, clearly positioned as a possible competitor against the iPad. Seems like that might have been a mistake: as it turns out, Apple was a SurfaceInk client, and let’s just say Cupertino wasn’t too peachy on the idea of doing business with a company in bed with the enemy.

According to SurfaceInk CEO Eric Bauswell, the two companies decided to part waysbecause of “Apple’s growing awareness of our turnkey capabilities.” SurfaceInk won’t say just what they did for Apple, but given the company’s engineering work for companies like Palm and HP, it’s easy to guess that they had some sort of hand in the iPad.

What really irked Apple, though, was SurfaceInk’s 12.1-inch prototype that used a Freescale i.MX51 800MHz Cortex A8 chipset, ready to sell the reference design to any company that wanted their own would-be iPad killer and claiming they could ship such a device out by Q1 2011.

Of course, what might seem like a mistake on SurfaceInk’s part in alienating a lucrative client may very well end up proving extraordinarily lucrative: there are a lot of electronics makers out there who are scrambling to get their pants back up after the iPad proverbially dropped them, unawares. There’s a lot of lucre to be made selling as many of those guys tablets to rebrand as possible.

Via : cultofmac

Samsung Galaxy Tab Accessories

We are getting closer to the Samsung Galaxy Tab announcement at the IFA-2010 event and we have some official Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories that have popped up. Is this making us any more anxious about hearing all the details and when the release date is? Absolutely. You can see here…

that there is a leather bag/case, table charging station (with HDMI port), keyboard dock, USB cable adapter, and earphones. With the style of these accessories, it appears that Samsung is going after the iPad crowd somewhat. Until next week, keep your checkbooks and debit cards in your pocket, but who knows, it could be a lot sooner than later, that we are getting some 2.2 Froyo goodness on this 7 inch device. I know we are boiling with excitement.

Via : androidcommunity.com

Apple Media Event Set For September 1

Just a quick update to keep you guys informed. Engadget just gave word (some thirty minutes ago) that they have received invites for a media event Apple is going to be holding on September 1. They even gave the image they got with the invitation, which you probably noticed. Pretty much sums it up. The boys in Cupetown are expected to unveil a number of developments, including the new iPod touch, iTV and 99 cent TV show rentals. We have our calendars marked…

Via : macapper.com

Toshiba’s Android tablet to feature Tegra 250 processor, Folio 100 name?

Toshiba is jumping into the Android tablet market and is looking to wow the world with its froyo-powered offering. According to leaked information obtained by Notebook Italia, the Toshiba tablet is dropping the SmartPad name and is now rumored to be named the Folio 100, a moniker that is not to be confused with the now defunct Foleo subnotebook from Palm.

One of the standout rumored features of the Toshiba Folio is its Tegra 250 CPU, a dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor capable of running up to 1GHz. Similar to the iPad, the Folio is thought to feature a 10-inch, 1024×600 display, 16GB of onboard storage and the common trio of connectivity options including WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, and 3G.

To differentiate its offering from the iPad, the Folio is expected to eature a 1.3MP webcam for video calling and up to 32GB of removable storage. Available ports on the Toshiba tablet may include an HDMI port capable of 1080P output, a USB 2.0 port, and a USB 2.2 mini audio jack. Rounding out the leaked hardware specs are a 1020mAh battery capable of up to 7 hours of mixed usage and dimensions of 281 x 181 x 14mm. Software-wise, the Folio is expected to run the latest version of Android.

The Toshiba tablet is expected to makes it first public appearance at IFA which begins September 3rd in Berlin, Germany. IFA will be a busy week as there will be a cornucopia of Android tablets on display including the Toshiba Folio, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a dual boot tablet from Viewsonic, and several offerings from Archos. Check back next week for our complete coverage as we will be on site and reporting live from Berlin.

Via : intomobile.com

ViewSonic To Unveil 3D Camcorder, Digital Photo Frame, And Tablets At The IFA

ViewSonic has confirmed that it will be unveiling a number of new products at the IFA trade show in Berlin this September. Products will include an affordable 3D camcorder, a 3D digital camera, a portable 3D TV, and the previously reported dual-boot tablet device. According to reports, the camcorder will be capable of capturing 720p HD video, offers a glasses-free 3D display, and will set you back $300. A 3D camera, 3D digital photo frame, and handheld 3D TV will apparently also be on display during the show. The company is also reported to offer its Android-powered ViewPad 7-inch tablet, and also a Intel-powered 10-inch tablet that can boot either Android or Windows. There wasn't any mention of when these devices will be hitting the market, but more details should be available from the IFA trade show.

Via : ubergizmo.com

ViewSonic working on a dual-boot Android/Windows 7 tablet

At CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW in Berlin Viewsonic has announced that they are working on Dual-boot Android/Windows 7 tablet and soon it will be available in market, a new tablet is named as Viewpad 7 and it is Android based tablet witch can Dual-boot with Windows 7.

The Viewpad 7 is a 7-inch tablet that we’re assuming will run Android “Gingerbread” as Viewsonic hasn’t given much away yet. What we do know is that it will have 3G and WiFi connectivity and both front and back-facing cameras so users can shoot pictures more easily from any angle.

The 10 inch model will certainly grab attention. We suspect that if ViewSonic do go for a dual-booting ViewPad 10 that the Android portion will be provided for quick access to the internet and email while the Windows portion will be for more in depth things like Outlook usage, Word and Office in general.

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Via : mobileclues.com

ViewSonic ViewPad Android tablet & dual-booting Android/Microsoft slate tipped for IFA 2010

ViewSonic has tipped its IFA 2010 hand, with the news that the company plans to bring two new tablets along to the show. The 7-inch ViewSonic ViewPad will run Android and have dual cameras – one for photography, the other for video calls – together with WiFi and 3G, while a 10-inch model (currently unnamed) will dual-boot between Android and an unspecified Microsoft OS. That could well be Windows Embedded Compact 7.

In fact, ViewSonic are being far more open about their smaller slate’s abilities than their larger model. The ViewPad 7 will have assisted GPS, Bluetooth, a G-sensor, USB and a microSD card slot, as well as access to an on-device app store. It’s unclear whether this is the Android Market, though; the company only says that there are “thousands of applications” to choose from. Earlier this month, a talkative ViewSonic employee revealed the company’s Android 2.2 tablet plans, suggesting a UK price between £300 and £400 ($478 to $637) and a launch in less than two months time.

Via : slashgear