Hewlett Packard Introduced HP Envy 17 3D

Hewlett Packard has introduced its latest 3D laptop, which is named as HP Envy 17 3D. This HP Envy 17 3D is the first 17-inch notebook PC that supports 1080p 3D and Blu-ray. This latest laptop is having a 3D-capable full HD Ultra Bright View display.

HP Envy 17 3DHewlett Packard Introduced HP Envy 17 3D Laptop is having the features like Blu-ray optical drive, Beats Audio with a Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer, 3D active shutter glasses, Intel’s Core i7 processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 dedicated graphics and its ATI Eyefinity technology for multiple external display support up to 2TB of storage capacity.

To get this HP Envy 17 3D laptop, you have to wait till next year. There is no information about the price details.

Via : connectstat

Nokia eyeing Windows Phone 7 as third OS strategy?

With both Nokia fans and analysts crying out for the Finnish company to ditch Symbian, we’ve usually heard Android put forward as the obvious choice for its replacement. However, according to VentureBeat‘s “trusted source”, we should actually be looking to Microsoft instead. They’ve heard that Nokia is “likely to use Windows Phone 7 as an additional platform,” along with that the company’s board has given new CEO Stephen Elop broad-ranging powers to change previously set-in-stone OS decisions.

VentureBeat also suggests that new Nokia CTO Rich Green is currently working on due-diligence to assess the potential for the company’s software assets to merge with Microsoft’s, though they also say that merger talks themselves are yet to take place. Meanwhile an announcement in less than two weeks time is predicted, where AT&T will supposedly confirm it will be offering the Nokia N8.

Frankly this still doesn’t ring quite true, with Nokia’s previous arguments against Android – that it would be putting control of their handsets’ OS into the hands of someone else – also making sense for Windows Phone 7. Still, if WP7 was indeed a separate branch of Nokia’s hardware efforts, not replacing either Symbian or MeeGo, then it could potential provide a bridging solution between now and the arrival of Symbian^4 handsets onto the market.

Update: Nokia has been in touch to reiterate that their platform strategy hasn’t changed. ”Our platforms are Series 40, Symbian and MeeGo” the company told us; “that stance was reinforced strongly by our management during Nokia World, and we currently have no plans to use other operating systems.”

Via : slashgear

Nokia E7 next generation phone with incoming touchscreen and qwerty keyboard

What can have so special the Nokia E7? Well the Nokia E7 model has an awesome design. Looks like the Nokia E7 is the future of the upcoming Nokia models. Nokia unveiled in London during the Nokia World 2010 new models including a touchscreen smartphone with qwerty keyboard, the Nokia E7. As you can see from the picture the Nokia E7 has a screen very very comfortable 4 inches.

The screen is touchscreen, but to meet the needs of less accustomed to the systems touch Nokia has equipped this device qwerty keyboard. The keyboard is hidden below the screen and can be slid out of the need as happens for example in the Nokia N97. The Nokia E7 is obviously equipped with GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and a high performance camera with 8 megapixels. The camera is also equipped with autofocus and flash.

The Symbian operating system is installed 3.The Nokia E7 will cost about 670 $. Nokia E7, the ultimate in business smartphones. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board the card, the Nokia E7 provides safe and direct access to real-time corporate e-mail mailboxes and other personal applications. Equipped with a touch screen 4 “(102 mm) improved for greater visibility abroad with Nokia technology, ClearBlack and a full keyboard, the Nokia E7 conquest to business users because of its shape and size perfect for working on documents , review worksheets or read and edit slides.

The estimated price is EUR 495, excluding taxes and subsidies. Nokia C7 is a stylish smartphone developed for social networks. Lets get live updates from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and keep the accounts of Yahoo or Gmail directly on the screen. Nokia C7 The screen incorporates a 3.5 “(89 mm) and a stunning combination of stainless steel and glass bordered by soft edges. We have not estimated the price.

Via : easternews.net

Sony To Launch Google TV On October 12th

We have been hearing more and more about Google TV recently, now Sony has announced that they will launch the worlds first Internet television on October the 12th.

Sony has sent out invites to a special event they are holding in New York on October the 12th 2010, and they are claiming it is the launch of the worlds first Internet TV
.

Sony obviously intends to start selling their new Google TV enabled TVs fairly soon, probably before Christmas. It will be interesting to see what they come up with and how Google TV is integrated into their range of televisions.

We can expect to see many more manufacturers following suit and launching Google TV enabled televisions over the next 12 month, we suspect Google TV is going to be very popular.

Via : geeky-gadgets.com

Sonos wireless iPod dock pumps tunes around the house

Sonos’ WD100 wireless iPod dock makes it possible to play music, and audio from any app, on your home theater.

Adding yet another accessory to its streaming music system, Sonos announced the WD100 wireless iPod Dock on Thursday at CEDIA 2010. The slim white dock charges the iPod Touch
just like any other, but also pipes music from it – and even the audio from apps like Pandora – to any Sonos-equipped room in the house.

Just as with other Sonos sources, you can select the iPod with a wireless controller like the CR200, or even another iPod acting as a remote in the other room. The system allows you to browse the contents of its music library remotely, or just select “play now” to hear whatever audio it’s playing, whether that’s Internet radio or live baseball broadcasts. You do, however, have to select those sources manually on the iPod itself.

According to Sonos, the WD100 is compatible with all iPod touch models, the iPod classic, the third-, fourth- and fifth-generation iPod nano, and all iPhones. It will go on sale at the end of October for $119.

Via : digitaltrends

Sony sets date for Google TV unveil

Sony has set the 12 October for the day that it will official unveil its Google TV plans the company has confirmed.

Invites for a New York based event went out to journalists late on Friday night:

"Please join us as Sony introduces the World's First Internet Television" reads the invite.

Although Sony has already shown off the 'World's First Internet Television" tucked away at its stand at IFA in Berlin, the BRAVIA television has yet to get a more formal launch.

Sir Howard Stringer confirmed at the time that Sony would be launching the television in the States before the year was out.

Of course Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips and Toshiba will all be scratching their head as to how their Internet ready televisions aren't already just that. Ah the joys of marketing.

Google has yet to confirm an official date for the launch for its new TV set top box however always said that it would officially launch the service in the US in time for the Holidays with a global rollout expected in 2011.

The 12 October ties in with previous Google TV launch date rumours that suggested it would be in the first half of October, maybe even as late as the 17 October.

Pocket-lint will be bringing you all the news as it happens on the big day.

Via : pocket-lint

T-Mobile G2 Pre-Orders Start Today

T-Mobile is beginning to open up pre-orders today for the new T-Mobile G2. The website below shows a pre-order date of September 24 through October 4 followed by a release date of October 6.

This is good news for two reasons. First reason is that it is now available to pre-order, which will certainly keep some people happier. The second reason is that the release date was thought to be October 16 which has now been announced as 10 days earlier.

The pre-orders look to be exclusive to current T-Mobile customers at this point with no indication of when they will be opened up to new customers.

The device its self is an Android 2.2 phone that runs an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM 7230 CPU. It has 4GB of ROM and 512MB RAM. The screen measures 3.7 inches and is in a WVGA format showing 480 x 800 pixels. The screen is capacitive touch.

Via : gadgetvenue

T-Mobile G2 Pre-orders Now Available for Existing Customers

The moment is near: If you want a phone that echoes the glory of the first Android smartphone ever, the T-Mobile G1, you can now pre-order the T-Mobile G2 and receive it by October 6.

This offer is available only to existing T-Mobile customers, who will be getting their G2 early only if they order it before October 4.

The cost of the device is $250 before a $50 mail-in rebate with the standard two-year contract. Remember, though, the G2 will also be available in Best Buy stores on October 6 for $199 after a $50 instant rebate and a two-year contract. We guess the question you have to ask yourself is: Do you feel like parting (at least for a while) with an extra 50 bucks to get this phone a couple of days earlier?

T-Mobile G2 will be based on Android (Android) 2.2 and it will support HSPA+, the first T-Mobile to do so. It also has a full QWERTY keyboard, a 3.7-inch screen, an 800 MHz Snapdragon CPU, and a 5-megapixel camera with a LED flash and autofocus, capable of recording HD (720p) videos.

Via : mashable.com

T-Mobile G2 goes up for pre-order

T-Mobile USA customers hoping to retire their beloved G1 and pick up the carrier’s latest Android smartphone can finally flex their credit cards today, with the news that – as expected – the T-Mobile G2 has gone up for pre-order. Priced at $199.99 (after a $50 mail-in rebate and assuming a new two-year agreement, of course) and currently only available to existing subscribers, the G2 is expected to drop into customer’s hands by October 6th

Coincidentally – or not – that’s also the same day that the Android smartphone will go up for sale generally. We’re hearing that T-Mobile is actually targeting the end of September for their initial deliveries – though you’ll have to get your pre-order in fast – so in fact you might have a week of earlier access than your non-subscriber friends.

Of course, you could also wait until the G2 lands at Best Buy, which won’t get you the smartphone early but should save you the hassle of sending off a mail-in rebate. Wherever you buy it from, the G2 runs Android 2.2 on Qualcomm’s new 800MHz Snapdragon processor, has a 5-megapixel camera, WiFi and GPS, along with HSPA+ connectivity and a QWERTY keyboard.

Via : slashgear

T-Mobile G2 Pre-Orders For Existing Customers Opens Today

American readers who are on T-Mobile can now make their pre-orders for the upcoming G2 starting today. The order can be made via T-Mobile’s G2 website and shall be open for orders until October 4. As you already know, the official launch of the device is expected starting October 6. As it goes without saying, this is only for existing T-Mobile customers. If you are not, you can check out our earlier article about Best Buy having already opened up their stores for G2 pre-orders.

T-Mobile G2 is an Android 2.2 device that comes with a 3.7-inches S-TFT WVGA display and has a unique hinge-style slider form factor. The phone is powered by a 800MHz Snapdragon processor and will be equipped with a 4GB internal memory, 8GB microSD card, 5-megapixel camera and 720p HD video recording capability.

Via : gorumors.com

Archos 32 Internet Tablet review

With there now being five (oh yes, five!) Archos Android Internet Tablets on the market, it's understandably hard to keep 'em all straight, but in our minds the 32 is easy to separate from the rest – it, along with the 28, is more of an Android PMP than anything else. With 3.2 inches of resistive touchscreen, the 32 packs the specs of a typical media player: 8GB of storage, media player software with support for loads of audio and video formats, and a VGA camera. But unlike most, it runs Android 2.1 (2.2 will be a firmware update, we're told), which adds quite a bit more functionality in terms of applications and web browsing. And it's also got an accelerometer for playing games. At $150, it seems like a pretty good deal, especially when you consider that it's cheaper than an iPod Touch or even a Zune HD (depending on where you're shopping), but there are a few issues that may hold you back from forking over the cash. You'll want to check out our full review after the break to find out just what those are.

When powered off, the Archos 32 looks like the company's typical music player – it's primarily crafted of black plastic, though the back is made of some sort of brushed metal. However for weighing just 2.5 ounces we're fairly impressed with the build quality of the .3-inch thick "tablet." The little thing felt right at home in our pocket at the gym and didn't protrude much when we put it in our jeans pocket. There's no carrying case included, so we'd strongly suggest nabbing a small pouch for protecting it against bumps and bruises in a bag.

The front of the device is mostly glossy screen, although below the display are six touch-sensitive buttons that actually happen to be more responsive to finger taps than we expected. However, they're not backlit so seeing them in the dark is a struggle. The left edge holds the 32's power button and volume rocker, while the bottom is home to micro-USB and 3.5mm headphone jacks. There's a small mic on the bottom as well, but the device is missing a speaker. It's a fairly odd omission considering most of the other Archos PMPs have had it in the past. Your run-of-the-mill plastic earbuds are included in the box – they're loud, but outrageously uncomfortable in comparison to our Shures.

Via : engadget,
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Android-based AlessiTab home tablet

Eager to get your hands on that Stefana Giovannoni-designed AlessiTab home tablet first announced back in April? Then it looks like you'll have to wait a bit longer, and shell out a bit more cash than first expected. According to Design Boom, the device is now set to roll out in Italy sometime in November (instead of this month), and it will run €399, or about $535 (a full hundred euros than previously expected). Otherwise, the Android 2.1-based tablet looks to be the same as we've seen before, including a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, a DVB-T digital TV tuner, built-in WiFi, and a webcam for video calls. Notably absent, however, is access to the Android Market, but Alessi promises it'll provide a selection of its own apps specifically designed for the home environment.

Via : SlashGear, Design Boom, engadget

EVO 4G update removes framerate cap

You hoped, you opined, you might have even prayed -- and as it turns out, you win. As many of you have suspected, the latest firmware update to Sprint / HTC's EVO 4G does, in fact, let us break past the former 30 frames per second barrier. You know, the one HTC said couldn't be crossed with software updates alone. At least, it did for our handheld, as you can see above. Good news for everyone bothered by this (now seemingly) artificial limit -- now back to your regularly-scheduled WiMAX enjoyment.

Via : engadget