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ViewSonic VCP08 phone runs Windows XP

2009-11-12T11:57:06-10:00

Followers of our coverage of the ITG xpPhone will be interested to know that ViewSonic has just announced its competing VCP08 phone also running Windows XP. Featuring an interesting side clamshell design in comparison to the xpPhone's slider arrangement, the VCP08 has a 2" external display and standard numeric keypad on its front for conventional phone use, with a 2-megapixel camera on the back. The clamshell opens to reveal a 4.3" internal screen and a full QWERTY keypad and finger...

Boeye MID 700 tablet runs Android with Apple-esque aesthetics

2009-11-12T11:46:06-10:00

It seems that the hottest emerging gadget categories these days are internet tablet MIDs and e-readers. Perhaps one of the most speculated products that supposedly intends to cover both of these areas and more is the long rumored Apple Tablet. At the GITEX trade show in Dubai, China-based Boeye revealed their MID 700 tablet running Google's Android OS and featuring a design strikingly similar to a device one would usually expect from Apple: an enlarged iPhone/iPod touch with a larger...

Adesun introduces new AD-708 UMPC tablet

2009-11-11T11:57:54-10:00

Adesun, a Chinese technology company based in Shenzhen, China, have just launched their new UMPC, the AD-708 Terminator Series. Based on the information from the English version of their website, the AD-708 features a 7" WVGA (800x480) LCD touchscreen in a tablet form factor, is powered by the old 1.2GHz VIA C7M processor, and runs Windows XP while also being compatible with Vista and Linux. The Adesun AD-708 is available in two configurations; a basic version and a deluxe version....

Around 100,000 Motorola Droids sold over first weekend

2009-11-11T11:44:51-10:00

Hi there! As this is my first official post on Pocketables, I would just like to say thanks to Jenn, Chris, and the Pocketables community for the warm welcome. I very much look forward to bringing you the latest and greatest in the gadget world from today onwards! But straight to business. It has been reported by Bloomberg that Motorola have sold around 100,000 units of the new Droid smartphone during its first few days of availability over the weekend,...

Six new 3D games land on the Zune HD

2009-11-11T09:24:05-10:00

Overall, it's been a pretty eventful week for Zune HD owners, and that trend continues today with the release of some new 3D gaming titles from Microsoft. Up until now, if you wanted to game on the newest member of the Zune family, you were forced to entertain yourself with basic games that belied the power of the Tegra chipset and seemed weak compared to the iPhone or Sony PSP. Six new 3D game titles are available immediately from the...

Kohjinsha PA series size comparisons

2009-11-10T12:20:39-10:00

Gadget size comparisons are pretty common around here and since this is probably the last time I'll be able to put one together this year, I've gathered more of my mobile devices than usual to pose with the newly unboxed Kohjinsha PA series. Have a look below. The PA hardware is very closed related to the UMID units, so let's start with the mbook M1 first. Next up is the Sharp NetWalker PC-Z1, which I can't help but think of...

Nokia N900 is finally shipping after long delay

2009-11-10T04:01:31-10:00

Mark it down, Maemo fans: November 10th, 2009. The day that we finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel and start to envision our very own Nokia N900 in our hands very soon, thanks to Nokia officially announcing the shipping of their long-awaited smartphone. It seems that we have been writing about this device forever, and while we have been waiting, the iPhone and Android juggernauts just keep gaining steam. Of course, there are about 300...

Pocketables welcomes a new writer

2009-11-10T00:20:57-10:00

The search for a new writer to cover the daily news while I'm on maternity leave ended very well a few weeks ago, and I'm pleased to introduce Jeremy To as the newest addition to Pocketables. Currently based in Hong Kong, Jeremy has roots in the UK, works as a graphic designer, and has a long-standing relationship with technology and portable gadgets. The Nokia N900, Palm Pre, HTC Hero, and Motorola Droid are among the devices that currently haunt him,...

Unboxing the Kohjinsha PA series

2009-11-09T21:01:49-10:00

It isn't a stylish device by any means, but the new Atom-powered Kohjinsha PA series is now available and shipping worldwide from Conics to anyone who can overlook aesthetics in favor of versatility and function. Yes, the bezel surrounding the unit's 4.8-inch touchscreen is too thick and cluttered with buttons/controls, but its convertible form factor, 32GB SSD, optical mouse, and standard ports make it an interesting alternative to the UMID mbook M1 and a compelling choice for a Windows XP-based...

Faster browser and more in Zune HD update v4.3

2009-11-09T08:58:18-10:00

It's now been a few months since the Zune HD starting popping up in our favorite electronics retailers, but for those of us who actually took the plunge, we have now been rewarded. Over the weekend, Microsoft released a new firmware update for the challenger from Redmond, bringing the version to 4.3, more speed to the browser, and a fix for a playcount bug that had been plaguing many users. In addition to those improvements, there are quite a number...

Are pico projectors finding an audience?

2009-11-05T13:06:54-10:00

With CES 2010 looming in the next few months, I just had a random flashback to last year's show and the "hot" product that everyone seemed to be showing off. Pico projectors were supposed to be the next big thing and they were going to be everywhere and affordable, but so far the jury is still out on both fronts. Nearly a year later, there are a few devices available to purchase, like the MPro110 and MPro120 from 3M and...

UMID M1 gets rebadged as Sagemcom Spiga PocketBook

2009-11-05T13:00:31-10:00

The UMID mbook M1 may not please everyone with its limited amount of RAM, non-standard ports, and lack of a pointing device, but something about its compact clamshell design is obviously compelling enough for other companies to rebrand the unit as their own. First it was Kohjinsha, who chose one of the lower configurations and called it the PM series. And now it's French technology group Sagemcom, who hopes to begin selling the Spiga PocketBook, which is basically the 3G-enabled...