Through Foreign Eyes

WePad Tablet in Germany

2010-03-19T00:38:00.002-05:00

WePad is Neofonie's version of the iPad.

The WePad tablet features an 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, GMA 3150 graphics, a 6 hour battery, Webcam, 2 USB ports, and a flash card reader. It runs Google Android.

You can be a WePad tablet Facebook fan here.

iPad Keyboard Dock

2010-03-15T01:49:00.003-05:00

Apple will also release the iPad Keyboard Dock to attract more people to the product. Apple wants everyone to know that the iPad can also be used for heavy typing.

With the iPad Keyboard Dock, you get a useful home base for your iPad. It combines a built-in aluminum Apple keyboard with a dock for syncing, charging, and more. It also works with other iPad accessories, such as the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter and the iPad Camera Connection Kit.

Here are some ways you can use the iPad Keyboard Dock:

* Connect the dock to your computer with the USB cable included with your iPad to sync iPad and charge its battery.
* Connect the dock to an electrical outlet using the iPad 10W USB Power Adapter (included with your iPad) to charge the iPad battery.
* Use the dock to hold your iPad at the perfect angle to compose email and notes using the keyboard or to watch your favorite videos or photo slideshows.
* Connect the dock to a TV or video projector using a compatible cable such as the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter or the Apple Component or Composite AV Cable.*
* Connect the dock to a stereo or speakers using an AV cable or a stereo audio cable to play music from iPad.

About the keyboard

The attached keyboard features a sleek anodized aluminum enclosure with low-profile keys that provide a crisp, responsive feel and an ultracompact design that fits on even the most crowded desk. Special keys provide one-touch access to a variety of iPad features — the Home screen, Spotlight search, display brightness, picture frame mode, the onscreen keyboard, and screen lock.

Buy it from the Apple store.

HP Slate Videos

2010-03-08T22:03:00.001-06:00

More videos from the HP Slate. Alan Tam from Adobe Flash Product Marketing walks us through Adobe Flash and Adobe Air functionalities on HP's upcoming slate device.

Another HP Slate video:

iPad Commercial - Oscars 2010

2010-03-08T08:54:00.001-06:00

Apple has chosen the Oscars award 2010 to debut the first iPad commercial! The ad also officially announced the iPad release date: April 3.

The soundtrack of the iPad ad is The Blue Van's 'There Goes My Love'.

Microsoft Courier Tablet Almost Here

2010-03-07T14:04:00.003-06:00

People are talking about the Microsoft Courier tablet after videos of it came out last year. Engadget got some hints that the Microsoft Courier may be out this year.

No word of the price yet. Will it be cheaper than the iPad? I hope it is, although the Microsoft Courier seems to have so many incredible features.

Another video below.

Archos 9 Tablet - Faster Processor

2010-03-02T00:06:00.003-06:00

Archos 9 tablet will be faster than the current models. The new Archos 9 tablet will have a 1.2GHz processor instead of the 1.1GHz Atom Z510 CPU.

More features: 1GB of RAM, a 1.8″ 60GB hard drive, 8.9 inch 1024 x 600 pixel resistive touchscreen display, and Windows 7 Starter.

Buy this from Amazon Store: Archos 9 PC Tablet (Black)

JooJoo Tablet Ships on March 25th

2010-02-28T00:45:00.003-06:00

If you have pre-ordered the JooJoo tablet, the shipping date is moved to March 25, 2010.

Here is the announcement:

Earlier this month, Fusion Garage's JooJoo Internet tablet went into full production with an anticipated on-time delivery to consumers at the end of February. Last week, the company became aware of a manufacturing issue involving JooJoo's industry-first 12.1 inch capacitive touch screen which Fusion Garage was quickly able to diagnose and rectify. The company now forecasts the JooJoo will be sent to consumers on March 25.

The manufacturing issue centers on fine tuning the touch sensitivity of the capacitive screen. Fusion Garage will be providing all pre-order customers with a free JooJoo accessory to compensate for the delay in the delivery of their JooJoo.

You can still pre-order here.

Dell Mini 5 - a smartphone?

2010-02-21T23:40:00.003-06:00

Will you be buying the Dell Mini 5? It looks like a smartphone and a small book.

Features:
- 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset
- 3G connectivity
- multitouch touchscreen display
- Google Android 1.6 operating system
- 4.8 inch, 800 x 480 pixel display
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
- GPS
- WCDMA radio
- 1.63GB of internal storage

Watch the video below via engadget.com:

TRUtablet - Multitouch Tablet

2010-02-13T23:29:00.002-06:00

TRUtablet, a 9-inch tablet will be coming out next month. The multitouch tablet runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

The tablet will have a 1GB of RAM and a 16GB solid state disk for storage. Upgrade options will include 2GB of RAM, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB SSDs, 3G, and GPS. All models will come with WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP webcam, 3 USB ports, and an SD card slot.

TRUtablet will have a base price of $649.

Check out also the Netbook Navigator Nav 9 tablet.

Netbook Navigator Tablet

2010-02-12T00:47:00.002-06:00

You can order the Netbook Navigator tablet and enjoy the 9-inch tablet PC, even before Apple iPad releases its own.

Features:

* Display: 8.9 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel multitouch display
* CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU
* Graphics: Intel GMA 950
* Storage: 16GB SSD
* RAM: 2GB
* OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
* Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, LAN, optional 3G HSDPA or CDMA
* I/O: 3 USB ports, MiniSD card slot, SIM card slot, port replicator w/VGA/LAN adapter, 1.3MP webcam
* Battery: 3 cell, 1700mAh (2.5 hours max)
* Dimensions: 10″ x 6.6″ x 0.8″
* Weight: 2 pounds
* Other: car charger

The most expensive unit will run you $1399, but the starting price for a 16GB SSD is $799. Check out the Netbook Navigator Tablet here.

JooJoo tablet now available

2010-02-03T22:35:00.002-06:00

Check this out. The JooJoo tablet is releasing weeks before the Apple iPad. Fusion Garage's JooJoo tablet has a 12-inch, 1366x768 resolution screen.

Features:
- 1.6GHz Atom processor
- 1GB RAM
- headphone jack
- a microphone jack
- built-in webcam at 1.3 megapixels
- a charging port and a USB slot
- 4GB SSD
- WiFi
- Blue tooth
- 5-hour battery life

Video:

You can buy the JooJoo tablet here.

Apple iPad Features

2010-01-27T14:52:00.004-06:00

Not iSlate but the iPad. Apple revealed its new tablet called the iPad. It looks like a marriage between a phone and a PC. Here are few of the iPad specifications:

Apple iPad Picture.

* 1Ghz Apple A4 CPU.
* 16, 32, or 64Ghz Flash Memory.
* 9.7-inch Capacitive multi-touch display.
* 1.5 pounds.
* 0.5 inches thin.
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR.
* 802.11n WiFi.
* Microphone,speaker, 30-pin connector.
* Compass and accelerometer.
* A battery lifetime of over 10 hours in use, and over one month in standby.

Onkyo DX dual screen netbook

2010-01-23T18:59:00.002-06:00

I have made a post about the Kohjinsha DZ dual screen netbook last year. You can read about it here. This week a new dual screen netbook surfaced -- its Kohjinsha DZ re-branded as Onkyo DX dual screen netbook. The difference between the two is the display resolution. Onkyo DX has a much higher 1366 x 768 pixel display resolution compared to 1024 x 600 pixel resolutions for the Kohjinsha DZ.

Watch this Onkyo DX review video:

Onkyo DX is not available in the US. If you wanna buy one, you have to buy it from abroad for $1099. That is expensive for a netbook, isn't it?

Cheap Tablet - HOTT M700 with HDMI

2010-01-15T18:29:00.002-06:00

Check this out a cheap 7-inch tablet, HOTT M700, that runs Windows CE 6.0. Chinese electronics maker HOTT says a Google Android version of the product will also be available later this year.

HOTT M700 tablet is priced at $120. This price is variable though. Once this becomes available in the market, the price could reach $250. But that is still cheap compared to other tablets.

Video: HOTT M700

Freescale Tablet with Chromium OS for $199

2010-01-10T21:54:00.001-06:00

Sridharan Subramanian, Senior Manager of Software and Platforms Product Management at Freescale shows the worlds first ARM based Chrome OS tablet demonstration showcased by Freescale running on a reference design for a $199 fully featured 3G enabled Tablet.

Video after the jump.

Source.

Kindle DX with Global Wireless - Order Now

2010-01-08T00:06:00.001-06:00

Amazon.com has introduced Kindle DX with Global Wireless – a new version of the 9.7-inch wireless reading device now with the convenience of wireless content delivery in over 100 countries.

In addition to the features that have made the 6-inch Kindle the bestselling product across all of Amazon, the new Kindle DX with Global Wireless has a large 9.7-inch electronic paper display, auto-rotate capability and storage for up to 3,500 books.

Kindle DX with Global Wireless is available for pre-order starting today for $489 and ships January 19.

Check it out here: Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7

Alienware M11x Netbook from DELL

2010-01-07T13:29:00.002-06:00

Dell announced their new netbook - the Alienware M11x. Alienware M11x sports an 11.6" screen, NVIDIA GT335M switchable graphics, a 6.5 hours of battery life on integrated and "over 2 hours" on gaming mode.

According to Dell representatives, Alienware M11x will cost close to $1000.

Watch out for reviews of the netbook soon.

Motorola Backflip in First Quarter of 2010

2010-01-06T22:29:00.002-06:00

Motorola Backflip will soon be available as AT&T Developer Summit, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha hinted at the new Android-based Motorola smartphone.

The Motorola BACKFLIP will be available in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia beginning in first quarter of 2010.

Backflip has a reverse flip QWERTY keyboard as well as a touchpad behind the display.

The Backflip also boasts a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and an LED flash, video capture, 32 GB of expandable memory, the full Android HTML browser and a 3.5-mm headphone jack. The phone runs on Android 1.5 with Motorola's cloud-based Motoblur user interface.

Apple Tablet to Ship in March

2010-01-04T16:23:00.002-06:00

So the rumors are true (read this post)! Apple Table is coming to town baby. Apple Tablet will ship the device in March for around $1000, or maybe less.

Apple Inc. plans to unveil a new multimedia tablet device later this month, but doesn’t plan on shipping the product until March, people briefed by the company said.

Apple tablet rumors

2009-12-28T10:02:00.000-06:00

Will there be an Apple tablet coming out early next year?

Rumors of a new product release in January are sending Apple's stock soaring. Brian Marshall, of Broadpoint AmTech, shares his outlook on the stock with CNBC.

Samsung GO N310 - Netbook Deals This Holiday

2009-12-25T16:16:00.002-06:00

Samsung GO N310-13GB 10.1-Inch Midnight Blue Netbook - 9 Hour Battery Life
List Price: $479.00
Offer Price: $389.99

* 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor
* 1GB DD2R RAM
* 160GB Hard Drive
* Windows XP Home, Up to 9 Hours of Battery Life (6 Cell 8850mAh)
* 10.1" wide LED-backlit LCD display

Buy discounted Samsung N310 netbook here.

Another netbook after the jump.

Samsung GO N310-13GO 10.1-Inch Sunset Orange Netbook - 9 Hour Battery Life
List Price: $479.00
Offer Price: $417.77
Sale: $397.88
You Save: $81.12 (17%)

Buy this sunset-colored Samsung netbook here.

Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera w/ lens

2009-12-20T08:46:00.003-06:00

The Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera w/ lens is sold cheap at Amazon Store today. The list price is $669.99 but offered for just $409.00 with free two-day shipping from Amazon.com!

This deal will not stay long online, so better get it now.

Few features: Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera w/ lens
* 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
* Large 2.5-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
* DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Live View Function
* EOS Integrated Cleaning system and Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
* Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Check it out at Amazon Store.

Acer Aspire 1810TZ Olympic Edition

2009-12-18T19:46:00.003-06:00

Pre-order the Acer Aspire 1810TZ Olympic Edition! The 11.6" netbook has 1366 x 768 pixel display, 3GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive and runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

Features:

* 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core SU4100 Processor
* 3072MB DDR2 667MHz Memory
* 320GB SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
* 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* Windows 7 Home Premium, 8+ hours of battery life

Pre-order from Amazon Store.

Kohjinsha DZ dual screen netbook review

2009-12-14T00:30:00.002-06:00

Newgadgets.de posted three videos reviewing the Kohjinsha DZ dual screen netbook.

Kohjinsha DZ Dual Screen Laptop, mini Review, part 1:

More videos below.
Kohjinsha DZ Dual Screen Laptop, mini Review, part 2:

Kohjinsha DZ Dual Screen Laptop, mini Review, part 3:

Netbook with Two Screens -- Onkyo Dual Screen in Japan

2009-12-10T16:09:00.003-06:00

Onkyo released a dual-screen netbook in Japan. I love this concept of two screens because it looks so cool. Onkyo's DX netbook is only available in Japan, though.

Features:

- Two 1024 x 600 pixel displays
- Dual 1366 x 768 HD screens
- 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 CPU
- ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics
- 2GB -4GB of RAM
- 320GB hard drive
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- Bluetooth 2.1
- Ethernet
- 3 USB ports
- Windows 7 Home Premium

Onkyo's DX netbook dual-screen netbook is priced in Japan for ¥84,800 or about $961 US.