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HP mini 2140 can now be ordered – No SSD option, No Linux option [Netbook]

The HP Mini 2140 is now available for order on HP’s website. There are 7 different variations to choose from with the minimum starting at $499 and going up to $779 for the top-end model. Interestingly, HP is no more offering an SSD version for the HP mini 2140. There is no linux option too.

All the models are being offered with either Windows XP or Windows Vista Home Basic/Business. Vista models are coming with 2GB RAM as standard, while XP models have 1GB RAM as standard. All the models are powered by 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor.

Visit HP mini 2140 webpage

Thanks to Jimmy for the tip

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Toshiba NB10 updated [Netbook]

Toshiba has increased the storage capacity in their only netbook, the Toshiba NB10. Now, the buyers have the choice of getting either the one with the 160GB HDD or 64GB SSD. You also have two color choices: “Champagne Gold” (shown above in picture) and “Galaxy Black”. Specifications-wise, there is nothing revolutionary, just plain-Jane netbook specs.

Specifications

  • 8.9-inch WSVGA screen
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU
  • Intel 945 GSE Express Chipset
  • 0.3 MegaPixel webcamera
  • 1GB RAM
  • LED Backlight
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • Windows Vista/Windows XP

So far, this model has been made available only in Japan. No word on when it will be made available in rest of the countries.

[akihabaranews]

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FingerMenu – make all menus finger friendly! [Windows Mobile]

The FingerMenu is a great application developed by Francesco, which aims to make the Windows Mobile menus more finger friendly than ever. The menus look a lot like the ones found on HTC DIAMOND’s TouchFlo 3D interface and work similarly too. The only difference being is the availbility of FingerMenu in every application unlike TouchFlo3D menu, which is only available in TouchFlo 3D.

The FingerMenu is very easy to use. Just install it and it will automatically make every single menu finger friendly.

If the menu does not fit in the FingerMenu’s window, a simple swipe in the upward direction shows the rest of the contents. To see how it works, see the following video:

You can also configure it to ignore a certain list of applications where you do not want FingerMenu to be active.


FingerMenu for Windows Mobile from Taran DS on Vimeo.

Download FingerMenu now!

Click here to donate the developer to show your appreciation

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ZumoDrive – Take the data with you Everywhere!

Cloud computing and Cloud storage are becoming extremely important these days. It is very common nowadays that we have to access data on a variety of devices. But, myriad of hurdles come our way like different operating system, devices and platform which make often cause redundancy of data and lot of confusion. We also come across other problems like difficulty in making the data available across the different devices on which we wish to carry the data.

With ZumoDrive, netbook users can forget about the storage constraints of their devices.  ZumoDrive does this by delivering unlimited cloud storage transparently over the Internet so that it feels just like local storage.

On various mobile devices like Netbooks, UMPCs and iPhones, the internal storage may not be adequate. On such devices, Zumodrive can give you huge virtual drive to store all your data including music and movies! Some of the features that I personally like about Zumodrive are:

  • automatic backup of your files: it supports storing of previous versions of your files
  • optional local storage on a device: if you would like to make some of files or folders locally available on your device, you can do so/
  • virtually unlimited bandwidth
  • recovering deleted files is easy as it also has a ‘virtual’ recycle bin!
  • supports Windows XP, Vista and for OS X Tiger and Leopard with iPhone client currently in the works

The little video given below explains it all

And hey, Zumodrive has been kind enough to give the ApoTheTech users free codes to try out the Zumodrive. Just go to following URL and give a try to the Zumodrive:

http://www.zumodrive.com/invite/Apothetech

Sadly, there is no Windows Mobile client although Google Android client is being developed.

Visit Zumodrive.com

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SanDisk Unleashes World’s Fastest MLC SSD Family [UMPC] [Netbook]

Sandisk has unveiled it’s first affordable third-generation SSDs based on Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Flash Technology. The G3 model are available in 2 sizes: 1.8″ C18 model and 2.5″ C25 model. Although the G3-family is based on MLC technology, it has a great speeds of 200MB/s read speed and 140MB/s write speed.

It is available in the capacities of 60, 120 and 240GB costing $149, $249 and $499 respectively. Want to know how fast is it? It is equivalent to the 40,000 rpm HDD!

So, finally we are seeing cheap SSDs with great performance. This will let the netbook and UMPC manufactures to start using SSDs again, esp in their premium range.

[press release]

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HP Mini 2140 Review [Netbook]

We mentioned about the HP Mini 2140 few days ago. HP listened to the complaints of the HP Mininote 2133 and rectified them in the 2140. Folks at NotebookReview have given the HP Mini 2140 a good go. Unfortunately, the higher resolution model is not available in the market yet. So, they were able to review only the lower resolution model, which has a resolution of 1024 x 576, which is even less than the those in the market already.

The bigger 10.1″ screen is a better and most importantly, more comfortable to look at, when compared to the smaller, but very high-resolution screen of the HP mininote 2133. The keyboard has not undergone any change, which is a nice thing.

Pros

  • Excellent build quality (BEST in class)
  • Great keyboard (BEST in class)
  • ExpressCard slot offers fantastic expansion possibilities
  • Multiple configuration options

Cons

  • Base configuration has low-resolution screen
  • Strange location for touchpad buttons
  • Screen is too reflective due to second glossy protective layer

Suggestion: Wait for the higher resolution model instead. The current lower resolution model has only 576 pixel vertically, which would hide some of the Dialog boxes. The developers expect at least 600 pixels vertically when designing the applications. So, unless you are in some sort of big hurry, don’t buy the 2140. Wait for the higher resolution model instead, which would be a true upgrade to the mininote 2133.

[HP Mini 2140 webpage]

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How To: Install XP SP2 or XP Tablet 2005 on Fujitsu U820 or U2010 [UMPC]

Many of the Fujitsu U2010/U820 find the Windows Vista quite slow. Well, now there is a ray of hope for them. If you go to Fujitsu’s Singapore website, you can find all the XP drivers there. Note that although they are for the Fujitsu U2010, but they work fine for the Fujitsu U820 too.

Of course, the FM transmitter would not work as it is not there on the U820. So, there is no need to install a driver for that. You will need a copy of XP SP2 or XP Tablet 2005 to the downgrade. It does not matter, whether any company calls the shift from Vista to XP a downgrade, but they also know from inside that it is actually an upgrade for the users.

Thanks Jane for the tip!

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PowerGuard [Windows Mobile]

PowerGuard monitors the battery status of your Microsoft Windows Mobile/Windows CE powered Pocket PC or smartphone. It monitors several attributes, such as battery current, voltage, and temperature. PowerGuard represents these attributes textually as well as graphically. One can export the measurements to a comma-separated logfile.

The PowerGuard can answer all the questions like how much battery drain is caused by keeping the wifi on.

There are two versions: One is the basic freeware version and other one is the paid version which has the ability to predict battery life and export reading to CSV file format which can be later read on the Desktop.

Go to PowerGuard website to find out more

(via wmpoweruser)

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BenQ S6 MID unboxed [MID]

Midmoves have posted some great pictures of the BenQ S6 MID. For those who don’t know about this little MID from BenQ, it is a Mobile Internet Device (MID) with built-in 3G, 2GB SSD, 512MB RAM and a 4.8-inch WVGA display (800 x 480).

BenQ S6 MID unboxed

We have heard great things about it including it’s great browsing capabilities along with breezy HSDPA’s 7.2 MBPS speeds, it surely can be the best MID of all times. Again, my major complain is the poor screen resolution. You can get the resolution in a much smaller Windows Mobile devices these days like HTC TOUCH HD (review) and Sony Ericsson Xperia X1(review)

Keep an eye on midmoves for the full review of the BenQ S6 MID.