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Intel’s New Pine Trail Netbook Processors

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Intel’s new Pine Trail processors have finally launched, and it’s about flippin’ time. A chunk of all netbooks released in the past year or so have run on Intel’s 1.6 GHz Diamondville Atom N270 or N280 processors, which is a nice configuration for a portable mini-computer. Battery life is decent, performance is OK, though it’s no jaw-dropper. It’s aging fast, especially in light of competition from graphically superior NVIDIA Ion chips, so Intel hit us with an upgrade–sort of.

The new 1.66 GHz processors integrate the memory controller and GMA 3150 graphics, which reduces the size and improves efficiency. Early reviews of new Pine Trail computers like the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE indicate that the battery life is notably longer (20 percent), but the performance is largely the same. It “felt slightly snappier than netbooks with Atom N270 or N280 chips, but not by much,” Joanna Stern of Engadget said. It’s capable of comfortably running several small-footprint programs at once (a browser, messaging clients, music libraries, for example), but any kind of heavy media editing is best left to a more powerful machine.

Long story short: Pine Trail netbooks are slightly improved versions of older Atom-based netbooks. This falls short of the true overhaul that enthusiasts had hoped for, so we’ll all have to keep our fingers crossed for something better to roll along, but still a decent option as long as the price is right.

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USB powered Digital Photo Frame

It’s that time of the year when all of your work colleagues make fools of themselves, so with this brilliant 3.5 inch digital photo just simply connect via the USB port and embarrass them until next Christmas. Maybe they would have learnt by their mistakes by then.

Important Note – You will need to provide your own SD memory card to insert into the frame and display photos.

Product Features

•3.5″ Photo Frame runs off internal battery or USB power

•Bright 320×240 resolution Screen

•SD card slot plays photos directly from a memory card

•Plays MP3 files and has built-in headphone Jack

•Comes with USB cable and instructions

Priced at .99 was .99 (save 20%)

Source [Think Geek]

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February Launch for Easy Note

The Easy Note from Packard Bell is not ordinary laptop as it comes with a rotating screen that is capable of multi touch use; this means that it is a great machine for use with presentations and other demos that require showing customers interactive displays.

Specs – Windows 7 Home Premium, 11.6 inch display with a 1366 x 768 screen resolution, full-size keyboard, 5 in 1 card reader, up to 4 GB RAM, HDMI port, webcam, Wi-Fi, optional 3G, Bluetooth, weighs less than 1.6kg, powered by an ultra low voltage processor from Intel, multi gesture touchpad and a 6 cell battery offering eight hours of power.

Priced at around 0

Source [Tech Fresh]

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Averatec miss Christmas

The thing about launching a new product at this time of the year is to get it out before Christmas, this means late November or early December and not around a couple of days before the big day itself.

Anyway Averatec may be readying the new HS 105 netbook for a big launch at the CES in Vegas even though this is being marketed as a Christmas edition!

Specs – Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 10.1 inch LCD, 1024 x 600 resolution display, 160 GB or 250 GB hard disk, Wi-Fi, and 1.3 megapixel camera.

No prices just yet

Source [Akihabara News]

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Viliv launch the N5

This is an offering from the MID maker Viliv, its due to be displayed at the CES next month and so it is a bit if a taster and that’s all, it’s safe to say that the features are a bit light at the moment.

Features -  4.8 inch 1024 x 600 display, 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS

Source [Eee PC]

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The chair inside a bag

Sometimes a messenger bag carries more than just lunch and newspaper, they can be very useful for carrying your laptop around in and sitting on, yes that is what I said!

This is a special messenger bag that quickly converts into a director’s chair, it is handy to carry around and when the flight or train is cancelled who is going to be sitting comfortably sitting down sending an email to customer services!

Features – Easier to transport than the bulky sacks that accompany lesser models, the chair’s messenger bag straps over a shoulder and across the chest for simple, hands-free portability to an outdoor concert or campsite. Despite weighing only 9 lbs., the chair supports up to 250 lbs., thanks to its rugged aluminium and steel frame and 600-denier nylon mesh seat. Unlike lesser portable chairs that sag as you sit, this superior unit’s seat and backrest remain taut, providing support during prolonged periods of sitting. The armrests have an integrated cup holder and two pockets. Open: 34″ H x 22″ W x 17″ D; Folded: 3 3/4″ H x 20″ W x 12″ D. (9 lbs.)

Priced at 9.95

Source [Hammacher Schlemmer]

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Keystroker check out co-workers surfing

A device such as this could be used for illegal activities, but this has not been designed for that purpose, but what it will do is keep an eye on co-workers or employees internet activities.

WARNING

The Phantom Keystroker never hits the return key and it never clicks the mouse button. However you should not use it on anyone’s system who is doing critical work where disruption could cause serious consequences. The Phantom Keystroker is a joke, like any joke you need to use prudence and judgement when executing it. You have been warned!

Product Features

•Attach this evil prank device to your victim’s computer and it makes random mouse movements and types out odd garbage text and phrases

•Switches on side choose between keyboard garbage typing, caps lock-toggle, annoying mouse movements or all three

•Adjustment dial sets the duration between annoying “events”

•Works on any OS (Caps-Lock toggle does not work on the Mac. May not work on some Linux systems depending on configuration.)

•Victim’s computer requires USB port

Priced at .99

Source [Think Geek]

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Atom processor in Classmate PC

The Classmate netbook that has been designed for use in schools, hence the name! Will be using the next generation in Intel Processors the Atom N450 as part of the design pack that is offered to quite a few distributors.

Specs – 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 Pine Trail processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 anti-glare display, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a 1.3 MP webcam, multi-format flash card reader, 3 USB ports and a VGA output.

Priced at 9

Source [Liliputing]

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OLPC working on new range

If anyone has ever seen the current One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) machine they could easily be mistaken in thinking that it was a toy computer, whereas in fact they serve a good purpose.

Now it seems that OLPC are working on a more modern and up to date versions, in fact three models are being planned and it is a concept looks very interesting.

The new OLPC XO laptops are:

XO 1.5 – This laptop will run both Linux and Windows OS and will be available in 2010 for 0.

XO 1.75 – This will have 2x speed at 1/4 power. This laptop will have a market price of 0.

XO 3.0 – This is OLPC take on the tablet PC.

Source [Eee PC]

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Asus launches the 1001P

The range of Asus netbooks and laptop expands further with the release of the Asus Eee PC 1001P yet another one to join the growing ranks of Asus machines; it seems to get harder every time you try to think about what is in the Asus range anymore.

Features – 1.66 GHz N450 Atom processor, 1 GB RAM, a 160 GB HDD, a 10.1 inch (1024 x 600) display and weighs 1.1 kg.

No prices available just yet

Source [Tech Fresh]

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Portable Drum Kit

During the Christmas party or even when the boss hands out some award or something and asks for a theoretical drum roll, with this USB powered kit you could oblige.

This kit rolls up so it is easily concealable and transportable, it could be your passport to fame or if your boss in not the humorous type then it could also be the door.

Features – Each of the six sensor pads may be programmed with different effects, enabling you to customize your set up for a cymbals-heavy rock or djembe-dominant African feel. The software’s intuitive interface provides control over tempos from 40-280 beats per minute; you can also record and play back your own riffs. Includes two plastic drumsticks. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7. 13 1/2″ W x 9 3/4″ D x 1/2″ H. (8 oz.)

Priced at .95

Source [Hammacher Schlemmer]

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Cool laptop messenger bag

Looking for the hip new laptop bag that not only will carrying your laptop safe and sound, but will also carry just about everything else that you need too, then look no further than this “Bag of Holding” messenger bag.

This is one of those bags that appears to be larger on the inside than on the outside, but obviously that is impossible isn’t it?

Features

Large grey canvas messenger bag, designed and made by ThinkGeek!

Main padded laptop compartment big enough to hold a 17″ laptop

Interior pocket dimensions:

Main Padded Laptop Compartment: 16″ x 13.5″ x 3″

Huge second compartment: 16″ x 13.5″ x 3″

Third compartment: 13″ x 10″ x 1″

Fourth velcro compartment: 12″ x 7″ x 1″

Front zipper pocket: 13″ x 5″

Rear Document pocket: 16″ x 10″

Sturdy canvas, brass zippers and pop-rivet construction

d20 badge with “Bag of Holding” proudly printed on the front flap

Priced at .99 was .99 a saving of 20%

Source [Think Geek]

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The E-matic laptop case

Searching for the right laptop case? Then this may be of interest to you, it has been designed to fit laptops from 13.3 inch to 17.3 inch and comes in black. Currently it is on sale at Wal Mart for around , so thats christmas sorted then!

Features:

Durable, dependable, and designed for travel, this E-matic hard shell laptop case features a mesh accessory pocket and an interior adjustable strap that securely fits 13.3″ to 17.3″ laptops.

Interior mesh accessory pocket ideal for carrying a charger or notebook

Durable, padded shoulder strap

Lightweight, sturdy exterior provides long-lasting protection

Padded nylon handles for extra comfort

Adjustable internal strap for securing most laptops from 13.3″ up to 17.3″

Exterior dimensions: 17 1/2″ Length x 13″ Width x 2 3/8″ Height

Interior dimensions: 17″ Length x 12 1/4″ Width x 2 1/4″ Height

Priced at .99

Source [Up Come]

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ICD Ultra as seen on TV

Tablets don’t seem to be getting the amount of publicity that they should deserve, but sometimes one comes along and people simply cannot leave alone, the ICD Ultra Tablet is that device.

 

It was seen on the Jimmy Fallon Show and we have included some video footage for your enjoyment.

Full specs below:

Android 2.0 Éclair

186mm x 158mm x 18mm

7 inch Touch screen

NVIDIA Tegra

512 DDR / 512 NAND

1.3 MP Web Cam

4GB Internal SD (non removable)

Micro SD

Bluetooth 2.1

Wireless 802.11 b/g

USB 2.0

2g/3g Data

Cellular

3.5mm Audio Jack

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Dual digital microphones

FM Radio

Priced at 9

Source [Eee PC]

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ICD Ultra as seen on TV

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Asus Pine Trail Seen

The latest addition to the Asus range can be found in some stores already granted they are in the UK, it’s the Asus Eee PC 1005P and 1005PE, and they come as you would expect an Asus to come with the same casing and features as the Eee PC 1005HA and the 1008HA with the exception of the Pine View chip.

The buyer of these newer versions of the netbook will experience longer battery power and possible improved performance, but that is going to depend on what the user is doing on the machine at the time.

Priced at 5 for the 1005P and 9 for the 1005PE.

Source [Think Laptops]

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