Author: Tarandeep Kaur

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MSI Wind U100 hinges are not that weak as we all thought [Netbook]

Last year, immediately when the MSI Wind U100 was released, there was a uproar on the various netbook websites regarding how weak the hinges of MSI Wind U100 were. Now, nearly after an year, how do the hinges stand? Well, the hinges are still strong and have shown no signs of aging.

Looks like MSI has done a great job of keeping the hinges stylish and functional. People have infact praised the built quality of the MSI u100. One of them even accidentally dropped it from nearly 5 ft and nothing happened to the hinges.

[msiwind.net forum thread]

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Skype 4.0 – now even more usable on Netbooks

The Skype has released version 4 of their desktop client. The new version:

  • offers single-pane interface
  • puts contacts and conversations in tabs
  • increases video size
  • improves video and audio quality

The first thing I did when I heard the version 4.0 news was to install it in my now old EEE 701. Interestingly, it fits itself very nicely into it’s WVGA display. See the following screenshot. I’m still exploring the new features it offers but it’s interface alone wins over me.

[download skype 4.0]

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Resco Brain Games 2009 released! [Windows Mobile]

Resco has updated the Brain Games and now supports the devices with WVGA screens and WQVGA screens. The game also now includes:

– 44 brain training games
– manageable favorites
– profiles
– improved graphics
– and many more…

So, now the users of WVGA screens which includes users of HTC TOUCH HD and SE XPERIA X1 can now play this exciting game. It is nice to see the WQVGA users, which includes Samsung Omnia can also play this game now.

Note: All Resco Brain Games users, who have purchased the game within the last 60 days, are entitled to obtain the newly released v3.0 for free. Owners of Resco Brain Games 2.x can upgrade to Brain Games 2009 for half price.

[resco brain games]

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Garmin and ASUS shake hands to form GarminAsus Alliance

Garmin Ltd.  and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. today announced a strategic alliance that will leverage the companies’ navigation and mobile telephony expertise to design, manufacture and distribute co-branded location-centric mobile phones. Garmin and ASUS have already begun joint development on a diverse mobile phone product line, which will be known as the Garmin-Asus nüvifone™ series. The companies expect to bring to market several Garmin-Asus nüvifone models in 2009, and a new Garmin-Asus nüvifone model will be announced at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain, February 16-19, 2009.

We were also able directly from folks at ASUS that the phone that were released under the name Garmin nüvifone will be rebranded and renamed to Garmin-Asus nüvifone. ASUS has partnered with a huge company which is the global leader in satellite navigation, and has sold more than 43 million devices.

[GarminAsus.com]

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SPB mobile shell to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2009 [Windows Mobile]

Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 sets a new standard in handset user interfaces and goes far beyond what is available on any phone today. The new software is fitted with a flexible engine for 3D animation, clever Facebook integration, kinetic scrolling, widgets, and multiple usability innovations. Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 has gained a thrilling ‘wow’ factor and preserved the speed and clarity of device navigation.

SPB Mobile Shell 2.0 made a lot of fame in the Windows Mobile world. It was opted via a lot of carriers from all over the world due to it’s ease of use. We expect it to shake the mobile world.

Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 is scheduled to release to manufacturers in late February of 2009, with release to the consumer market expected to follow in late March. According to Spb Software upgrades policy all end-users, who purchase software within 90 days of a new version’s release, are eligible for free upgrades.

The GSMA MWC 2009 will take place February 16 – 19, in Barcelona, Spain. Spb will also showcase the new multiplatform approach to product development, more software upgrades and releases. To arrange a meeting with Spb at booth 2B38 in Hall 2, please contact us at pr@softspb.com.

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EASY SMS for Windows Mobile released [Windows Mobile]

AIM Productions has released a FREE beta version of EASY SMS, a new Windows Mobile application that will provide you with a comfortable interface to send and receive SMS messages in all circumstances. Texting with the standard Windows Mobile SMS interface is not always very convenient. The text is very small and hard to read in many cases. Replying or sending a new text message by using the stylus and the tiny onscreen keyboard can be a real pain and is just impossible in situations where you don’t have both hands free. If you have been carrying around a Windows Mobile device for a while, this will definitely sound familiar to you.

[EASY SMS product page]

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Dell mini 9 for just £194 at Tesco [Netbook]

Dell mini 9 is available at Tesco for mere £194.77. Dell mini 9 is a quite capable netbook with 8GB SSD and 1GB RAM.

Here are it’s full specifications:

  • Intel Atom N270 processor @ 1.6GHz clock speed
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB SSD
  • Linux (Ubuntu)
  • WSVGA screen
  • WiFi b/g

For £194, it is not a bad deal at all considering what you get.

[TESCO]

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Minimal Phonecanvas skin for HTC DIAMOND's dialer [Windows Mobile]

Bored with the look of your Diamond’s phone dialer? If yes, pauldgroot at xda-devs has stepped forward and has the skinned the Diamond’s dialer.

How to install:

Get it here

Please note that this skin is only for those who have the new 2.03 ROM by HTC or for those who have installed the slide to answer cab

[related xda-devs thread]

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ASUS EEE 1000HG now available in Taiwan [Netbook]

The ASUS has already made it’s one of it’s new offering, EEE 1000HG in Taiwan. What makes the ASUS EEE 1000HG different from the rest of the EEE 1000 series is it’s built in WiMax, HSDPA. The rest of the specifications of the EEE 1000HG are similar to the EEE 1000H.

1.6GHz Atom N270 processor
1GB RAM
160GB HDD
Wifi
Bluetooth
6-cell battery

It is priced at $564 (NT$18,988), which is pretty nice deal considering the goodies that it offers.

[via fudzilla]

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Read the ASUS EEE 1000H review.