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CULV-equipped netbook and new Acer desktops and notebooks

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Acer unveiled a wide range of new computers at CeBIT. The series includes desktop computers, notebooks and a netbook.
The Aspire One 752 is a netbook that integrates and Intel CULV processor and GS45 chipset instead of the Atom component used in the current 751 model. Intel’s 4500MHD integrated graphics handle high definition playback and 3D [...]

Microsoft Courier would use Tegra 2 and ship late in 2010

Published on: 9th March, 2010

The dual-screen Courier tablet of Microsoft is a book-like device and should be powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 250 processor. Certain leaked details of its hardware configuration show the tablet as being relatively portable. Despite having a second touchscreen, Microsoft’s tablet should be lighter than an iPad and have the weight of just over one pound [...]

Apple’s iPad could delay its move to SSDs

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Apple’s imminent launch of the iPad may affect the ability of other firms to use solid-state drives, according to some sources in the industry. The company already consumes over a third of all NAND flash memory supplies to produce iPhones and iPods, and making another primarily flash-based product could minimize supplies even more. By reducing [...]

Intel releases the first Atom platform for home storage servers

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Intel has announced at CeBIT the release of its first Atom-class processor platform optimized for small office and home storage markets. Single- and dual-core Atoms, D410 and D510 respectively, are meant for this purpose and they will run on Microsoft Windows Home Server and Linux operating systems. Intel estimates up to 50 percent power reduction [...]

Beta release of Microsoft’s IE9 with heavy HTML5 emphasis

Published on: 9th March, 2010

A possible beta release for the Internet Explorer 9 could benefit from a heavy HTML5 emphasis, according to some leaks. It would be presented at Microsoft’s MIX 2010 developer conference this month. A briefing is scheduled with the title “HTML5 Now: The Future of Web Markup Today”. The party will be presented by Opera Software’s [...]

Extra details on Microsoft’s Pure and Turtle

Published on: 9th March, 2010

More details concerning Microsoft’s new phones, Pure and Turtle, have been leaking lately. The two new handsets seem to benefit from simple and possibly colorful designs. Moreover, it is already rumored that both the conventional Turtle and the squat-looking Pure will be soon available on Verizon. Despite the possible May or June release date, Engadget [...]

Surprise! HTC claims that Nexus One should not be placed in pockets

Published on: 9th March, 2010

It seems that some HTC support representatives have declared to a CNET UK employee that their cracked display of the Nexus One has been caused by keeping the mobile device in a pocket. Pocketing a handset amongst other objects (for example, keys) can cause the glass’ fracturing. Despite this, users claim that the handset was [...]

New e-dictionary from iRiver – the D1000 offers extra features

Published on: 6th March, 2010

iRiver has recently announced the D1000 – a new e-dictionary, which benefits from various features traditionally found in MIDs and media players. Besides the dictionary function, the new device has Wi-Fi connectivity, web browsing and 720p video playback as well. The e-dictionary offers support for documents, pictures, audio and video formats (including MKV and T-DMB).
The [...]

HTC’s Desire and Legend, soon available in the UK

Published on: 6th March, 2010

On March 5th, 2010, Amazon UK has set a release date for the UK, for the HTC phones launched in February, at the Mobile World Congress. Desire and Legend, which are both Android-based, are said to be available in the UK on April 1st, being priced at £529 ($795) and £400 ($601) (prices are available [...]

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y460 now available

Published on: 6th March, 2010

Two versions of Lenovo’s new IdeaPad Y460 have started shipping. Both are part of the company’s mid-range notebooks exclusively designed for home-use. The two versions offer Windows 7 Home Premium, 4GB of RAM (or up to 6GB), 14-inch screens and dual-layer DVD writers. The models also benefit from 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and a 1.3-megapixel [...]

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