Toys & Gadgets

ASUS announced that it is adding 3.75G (HSUPA) connectivity to its Eee PC 901 models starting next month. With 3.75G, the Eee PC will be able to…

Filed under: Laptops

Although ASUS’s “premium” N10 netbook managed to ditch the Eee branding, it looks like the S101 is having a harder time breaking loose from the fam — the 10.2-inch netbook just showed up in the FCC database sporting the Eee PC name, even though ASUS told us it won’t be an Eee when it goes on sale. We’ll see how it’s labeled when Uncle Sam gets done with it — we’ve got a feeling ASUS is going to take its already-confusing Eee marketing to a whole new level with this one.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Laptops

digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/gadgets/ASUS_bamboo_laptops_ditch_the_Pandas’; Whether counting its 23 Eee PCs or 50 plus models of traditional laptops, ASUS isn’t exactly known for its frugality. So seeing yet another press release touting the launch of its bamboo — a renewable material with immense tensile strength rivaling that of many metal alloys — laptops shouldn’t be a surprise. What’s new here, perhaps, is the detail. Now in mass production, these partially biodegradable laptops come with either 11.1- or 12.1-inch, 1,280 x 768 pixel displays, your choice of 3/6/9-cell batteries, and ASUS’ Super Hybrid Engine allowing you to dial down the power when the wails of the Antarctic penguins become too much to bear. The 12.1-incher is the relative powerhouse of the pair offering Vista a ride atop your choice of Intel T9400/P8600/P8400 Core 2 Duo processors, 256MB of NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics, a 320GB hybrid hard drive sporting 256MB of flash, and Intel’s WiMAX / WiFi Link 5100 chipset. Pricing? Sorry, we’ll likely have to wait for another press release for that detail.

[Via The Inquirer]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Laptops

digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/gadgets/ASUS_bamboo_laptops_ditch_the_Pandas’; Whether counting its 23 Eee PCs or 50 plus models of traditional laptops, ASUS isn’t exactly known for its frugality. So seeing yet another press release touting the launch of its bamboo — a renewable material with immense tensile strength rivaling that of many metal alloys — laptops shouldn’t be a surprise. What’s new here, perhaps, is the detail. Now in mass production, these partially biodegradable laptops come with either 11.1- or 12.1-inch, 1,280 x 768 pixel displays, your choice of 3/6/9-cell batteries, and ASUS’ Super Hybrid Engine allowing you to dial down the power when the wails of the Antarctic penguins become too much to bear. The 12.1-incher is the relative powerhouse of the pair offering Vista a ride atop your choice of Intel T9400/P8600/P8400 Core 2 Duo processors, 256MB of NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics, a 320GB hybrid hard drive sporting 256MB of flash, and Intel’s WiMAX / WiFi Link 5100 chipset. Pricing? Sorry, we’ll likely have to wait for another press release for that detail.

[Via The Inquirer]

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Laptops

While MSI’s 8.9-inch Wind U90 first made an appearance in June at Computex, it took MSI this long to flesh out all details — which is actually a relief, given the ridiculous quantity of Eee PC SKUs ASUS has managed to pump out in the meantime. We just got to handle the new laptop, and we think MSI might have a winner here. The laptop is shipping with SUSE Linux exclusively to start, with an XP version in the works, and boots quite rapidly to the full OS. SUSE has never looked better, and we think these two might be quite the pair. MSI has kept the full keyboard of the 10-inch Wind, and merely bumped up the bezel while cutting the price; all the other specs are the same. MSI is planning on shipping this at the end of September or beginning of October for 339 Euro (no word on a US release), and is also working on a six cell battery to fix the paltry 2 hours of battery the Wind currently gets from the three cell.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Laptops

While MSI’s 8.9-inch Wind U90 first made an appearance in June at Computex, it took MSI this long to flesh out all details — which is actually a relief, given the ridiculous quantity of Eee PC SKUs ASUS has managed to pump out in the meantime. We just got to handle the new laptop, and we think MSI might have a winner here. The laptop is shipping with SUSE Linux exclusively to start, with an XP version in the works, and boots quite rapidly to the full OS. SUSE has never looked better, and we think these two might be quite the pair. MSI has kept the full keyboard of the 10-inch Wind, and merely bumped up the bezel while cutting the price; all the other specs are the same. MSI is planning on shipping this at the end of September or beginning of October for 339 Euro (no word on a US release), and is also working on a six cell battery to fix the paltry 2 hours of battery the Wind currently gets from the three cell.

Permalink | Email this | Comments

Section:

Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week?  Here’s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles!

• The HTC Dream G1 from T-Mobile - new images leaked
  “ Mystery has surrounded the whole HTC Dream G1 launch from T-Mobile since word broke about the Android-powered Dream. There has been speculation running rampant about what the first Android headset is going to look like. Websites had mock-ups showing different views of…” MORE »
• Vudu promises 1,000 HD movies, plus lifetime content warranty
  “ Vudu seems to be doing a fairly decent job of keeping their name out in the news lately, it was not that long ago that they announced their ”99 for 99” and we cannot forget the recent move into additional MORE »
• Asus unveils the scented F6 notebook
  “ I can honestly say that as strange as the “scented” term in the title sounds strange it is indeed accurate, Asus has officially announced a notebook that comes pre-loaded with a scent. I guess we can…” MORE »
• Dell’s Inspiron 910 support docs showing online, looks like an official release is coming
  “ It looks like those leaked images of the “no function key” Dell Inspiron 910 were indeed accurate, the latest image (pictured above) comes courtesy of…” MORE »
• Gadgetell Review: Beats by Dr. Dre
  “ Product: Beats by Dre.  Price and Availability: $350, available now online or at Apple Stores and Best Buy.  Pros: Loud, deep bass, great mid to high range sound.  Cons: Not proficient at noise canceling,…” MORE »
• Amazon confirms new Kindle student edition
  “ Some further information about the rumored upcoming Amazon Kindle student edition is now claiming that Amazon has confirmed the device is in the works. According to a recent report from the Seattle PI, Amazon has confirmed that “they are…” MORE »
• The FTEC eBook G10 is a rebranded ECS G10IL with an awesome decal
  “ It wouldn’t be so hard to notice that the new FTEC eBook G10 is just a rebranded and redesigned ECS G10IL. The mere presence of “G10” in their name spills it all. Specs and features-wise, the…” MORE »
• Canon 50D; they say she is for real
  “ Supposedly confirmed as of a few days ago, however we are still awaiting official word from Canon on their newest baby, due any day now. Complete specs, (translated from Chinese) are here for the time being. Apparently there had been a big…” MORE »
• Cowon intro’s the S9 Curve, O2, L3 touchscreen PMP’s
  “ Cowon has announced three new portable media players to its line-up, the S9 Curve, O2 and L3. All three portable media player’s sport a touchscreen feature but each have their distinct individual features to distinguish one from another. Here’s…” MORE »
• T-Mobile announces new promo, Samsung phones for free
  “ T-Mobile has recently announced a new promotion in which many phones that they offer from Samsung will be available for free or free with a rebate. This promotion will start on September 3, and will probably end a month later,…” MORE »

Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »

Section:

Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week?  Here’s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles!

• The HTC Dream G1 from T-Mobile - new images leaked
  “ Mystery has surrounded the whole HTC Dream G1 launch from T-Mobile since word broke about the Android-powered Dream. There has been speculation running rampant about what the first Android headset is going to look like. Websites had mock-ups showing different views of…” MORE »
• Vudu promises 1,000 HD movies, plus lifetime content warranty
  “ Vudu seems to be doing a fairly decent job of keeping their name out in the news lately, it was not that long ago that they announced their ”99 for 99” and we cannot forget the recent move into additional MORE »
• Asus unveils the scented F6 notebook
  “ I can honestly say that as strange as the “scented” term in the title sounds strange it is indeed accurate, Asus has officially announced a notebook that comes pre-loaded with a scent. I guess we can…” MORE »
• Dell’s Inspiron 910 support docs showing online, looks like an official release is coming
  “ It looks like those leaked images of the “no function key” Dell Inspiron 910 were indeed accurate, the latest image (pictured above) comes courtesy of…” MORE »
• Gadgetell Review: Beats by Dr. Dre
  “ Product: Beats by Dre.  Price and Availability: $350, available now online or at Apple Stores and Best Buy.  Pros: Loud, deep bass, great mid to high range sound.  Cons: Not proficient at noise canceling,…” MORE »
• Amazon confirms new Kindle student edition
  “ Some further information about the rumored upcoming Amazon Kindle student edition is now claiming that Amazon has confirmed the device is in the works. According to a recent report from the Seattle PI, Amazon has confirmed that “they are…” MORE »
• The FTEC eBook G10 is a rebranded ECS G10IL with an awesome decal
  “ It wouldn’t be so hard to notice that the new FTEC eBook G10 is just a rebranded and redesigned ECS G10IL. The mere presence of “G10” in their name spills it all. Specs and features-wise, the…” MORE »
• Canon 50D; they say she is for real
  “ Supposedly confirmed as of a few days ago, however we are still awaiting official word from Canon on their newest baby, due any day now. Complete specs, (translated from Chinese) are here for the time being. Apparently there had been a big…” MORE »
• Cowon intro’s the S9 Curve, O2, L3 touchscreen PMP’s
  “ Cowon has announced three new portable media players to its line-up, the S9 Curve, O2 and L3. All three portable media player’s sport a touchscreen feature but each have their distinct individual features to distinguish one from another. Here’s…” MORE »
• T-Mobile announces new promo, Samsung phones for free
  “ T-Mobile has recently announced a new promotion in which many phones that they offer from Samsung will be available for free or free with a rebate. This promotion will start on September 3, and will probably end a month later,…” MORE »

Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »

Section: Communications, Broadband Cards, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops, Wireless

T-Mobile has already been offering an Eee PC that comes along with a mobile broadband package, but up until this point its been used with an external modem. However, based on a recent press release it looks like we can soon be expecting to see a new version of the Eee PC 901 with built-in 3G capability, which has been dubbed the Eee PC 901 GO.

According to the release, Asus will be working with T-Mobile to offer an “ASUS Connection Manager” which will allow the 3G-capable Eee to easily and quickly connect with the network when launched. In addition they also mentioned that users would get up to five hours of surfing time. As of now T-Mobile has not yet released any information as to when this service will be available, they also failed to mention how much the service will cost, or how much the Eee PC 901 GO will retail for.

All in all this sounds like a great bit of news, but sadly this particular model is only scheduled to hit T-Mobile…in Germany. Although we do not expect it to happen, we can only hope it will eventually show up in other areas. I for one have pretty much left my Eee PC in favor of the HP Mini-Note, but with built-in 3G connectivity, this may be enough to convince me to come back and I feel pretty safe saying that I would not be alone in that move.

Read [T-Mobile] Via [jkkmobile]

Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »

Section: Communications, Broadband Cards, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Laptops, Wireless

T-Mobile has already been offering an Eee PC that comes along with a mobile broadband package, but up until this point its been used with an external modem. However, based on a recent press release it looks like we can soon be expecting to see a new version of the Eee PC 901 with built-in 3G capability, which has been dubbed the Eee PC 901 GO.

According to the release, Asus will be working with T-Mobile to offer an “ASUS Connection Manager” which will allow the 3G-capable Eee to easily and quickly connect with the network when launched. In addition they also mentioned that users would get up to five hours of surfing time. As of now T-Mobile has not yet released any information as to when this service will be available, they also failed to mention how much the service will cost, or how much the Eee PC 901 GO will retail for.

All in all this sounds like a great bit of news, but sadly this particular model is only scheduled to hit T-Mobile…in Germany. Although we do not expect it to happen, we can only hope it will eventually show up in other areas. I for one have pretty much left my Eee PC in favor of the HP Mini-Note, but with built-in 3G connectivity, this may be enough to convince me to come back and I feel pretty safe saying that I would not be alone in that move.

Read [T-Mobile] Via [jkkmobile]

Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »