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29May2008

Via opens up OpenBook

Posted by Joe in Announcements and via. 0 Comments

Via has launched the “openbook” initiative. The specs are sugggested and any manufacturer can tweak things up to fit the need.

The VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design introduces a host of new innovations, including the next generation of VIA Ultra Mobile Platform, based on the VIA C7®-M ULV processor and the new all-in-one VIA VX800 digital media IGP chipset. Together, this ultra compact, power efficient platform delivers richer computing and multimedia features, including a stunning 8.9” screen and greater video playback support, in a compact and stylish clamshell form factor that weighs just 1kg.

Via has opened up the design as well, giving access to the CAD files to registered users.

Specifications:

Processor: 1.6GHz VIA C7®-M ULV Processor
VIA corporate website full product details here.
FSB: 800MHz

Chipset: VIA VX800 unified chipset
VIA corporate website full product details here.

Memory: DDR2 SO-DIMM up to 2GB
HDD: 80GB Hard-Disk or above

LCD Panel: 8.9″ WVGA 1024X600  LED screen
Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC3 DX9 3D engine with shared system memory up to 256MB
Video Decoding: MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC1 and DiVX video decoding acceleration

Audio: Realtek HD Audio codec, 2 speakers

Networking: 10/100/1000 Mb/s Broadcom Giga NIC Ethernet Solution

Wireless: Broadcom   802.11b/g or GCT  802.16e
-2in1 (WiFI+ Blue Tooth) default module
-3in1 (AGPS+WiFI+ Blue Tooth) upgrade module
-WiMAX secondary wireless module option
-EV-DO /W-CDMA secondary wireless module option
-HSPDA secondary wireless module option

I/O: 4 in 1 embedded card reader
1 D-Sub Port
3 x USB (Ver. 2.0 Type A Port)
1 Mic-in audio jack
1 Headphone out

Webcam: 2.01 megapixel dual headed rotary CCD camera

Dimension: 240(W)x175(D)mm
Thickness: 36.2(H)mm ( at battery)
Weight: Under 1kg

Operating System Support: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and all popular Linux distributions

Status Indicators Power on, battery and HDD LEDs

Battery: 4 Cells, 2600ma

Options: USB interface DVD Dual RW
Leather Cover

via open book [official site]

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20May2008

Next generation of OLPC

Posted by Joe in Announcements and OLPC. 0 Comments

The first generation of the OLPC had a good deal of press but not the results. A lot of countries rejected the offers, but wait the next generation is going to be a great gadget for everyone not just kids.

The specs of the the device are not clearly published yet, but looks like it will be ready in 2010.

The system will employ the dual indoor-and-sunlight displays, which was pioneered by former OLPC CTO Mary Lou Jepsen. The design will provide a right and left page in vertical format, a hinged laptop in horizontal format, and a flat, two-screen continuous surface for use in tablet mode. “Younger children will be able to use simple keyboards to get going, and older children will be able to switch between keyboards customized for applications as well as for multiple languages,” the press release reads. The device will also reduce power consumption to 1 watt…

Oh the Give 1, Get 1 program will commence again this August or September.

Head over here for a Video of the presentation — First Look: OLPC XO Generation 2.0 [Laptop Mag]

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18May2008

Who tops? — Asus vs. MSI

Posted by Joe in Asus, General and msi. 0 Comments

Well, found this interesting thing this morning? If you’re thinking, who has a better product? — then that is not our question. Which company has better designers (photoshop specialist — we mean!).

Make your guess , Have you? Seriously go ahead make a guess… Now take a close look at the pictures below used by MSI and Asus.

Did you notice anything in common? Well it does not stop there… Continue reading ‘Who tops? — Asus vs. MSI’

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16May2008

Aigo MID — the full scoop!

Posted by Joe in General and Videos. 0 Comments

One of the first MIDs out there to be reviewed and pocked around with. The folks at UMPC fever have got the Aigo MID.

What did they do with it?

Hands-on with aigo MID by UMPCFever [via UMPC Portal]

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16May2008

MSI wind — hands on review

Posted by Joe in Reviews and msi. 0 Comments

The MSI wind(specs here) which was supposed to hit the US in June has a detailed hands-on review.

Though the Eee PCs are already available in the US, it might be hard for MSI which is launching in late june might have some issues with reaching out to UMPC fans. From the design aspect of the MSI which sports a better keyboard and a 3hour battery life on the standard 3-cell and about 7 hrs on the 6-cell this has the potential.

Read more on CHW — translated [via UMPC Portal]

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