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Intel Atom powered OQO coming soon – The OQO model 2+

Looks like the CES is going to more goodies than I personally expected. GBM has received an email from the Digital Experience people, which says that at CES, the OQO is going to unveil an Intel Atom processor version of the OQO. It will also have 2GB RAM and an OLED display! Here is the actual of the email received:

OQO, Inc. announces the new model 2+ with the Intel® Atom™ processor, the world’s first PC OLED display, and worldwide 3G capability. Based on the 1.86GHz Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM, the OQO model 2+ offers performance up to twice as fast as its predecessor and includes an embedded touchscreen for easier input.

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VIA wants to rumble with the Atom processors! – Here comes the VIA Dual-Core

VIA made it’s first appearence in the netbooks field, when it was selected by the HP to be used in HP mininote 2133. It didn’t offer jaw-dropping performance, even on the model with the hightest GHz number: 1.6GHz Via processor equipped 2133 Mininote.

Frankly speaking, it got over-shadowed by the much more efficient and powerful Intel Atom processor. The Intel Atom processor became increasingly popular amoung the Netbook manufactures. HP later on, also went with the Intel Atom processor in it’s new netbook, HP min 1000.

But, now, a brand-new Dual Core VIA processor, which is a very low power processor is in the works and will directly compete with the Intel Atom processor. It should however be noted that Intel Atom also comes in Dual-Core version, but is currently in use only in Nettops (low-power Desktops).

Here are more features of the Dual-Core VIA:

  • Native Dual Core Design Native Dual Core Design
  • New Process Process Technology New Process Process Technology
  • Nano BGA 2 foot print Nano BGA 2 foot print
  • Leverage C7M/Nano board designs Leverage C7M/Nano board designs

via HKEPC (google translate version)

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Are you a Mac FanGirl?

I am a PC and I’m proud to be that way. But, there are thousands of Mac FanGirls around the world. Right? Here is the perfect way to show to the world your love for the Macs.

And it does not come cheap. It costs a whopping $100. I guess you do remember that Macs have never been cheaper. So, if you want to ‘wear’ the Mac attitude, it will come at a price.

Click here to know more about it

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30GB Zunes all over the world just stopped working!

UPDATE from Zune spokesperson: We are aware that customers with the Zune 30GB are experiencing issues with their Zune device. We are actively working now to isolate the issue and develop a solution to address it. We will keep customers informed on next steps via the support page on zune.net

On the New Year eve, what worse could have happened to the owners of the 30GB Zune models? Reports say that they are all fail to complete the boot process. The timing is also very odd. At 0200h on Dec 31, 2008, which is very early ‘morning’, a bunch of Zunes just stopped working. The ‘affected’ Zunes reboot on their own and never complete the boot.

It has been observed that this is happening to those with the latest firmware. People who still have the older firmware versions are not facing this problem. Talk about ‘disadvantages’ of upgrading

I fail to imagine how the Microsoft is going to handle the angry Zune owners.

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MSI U115 Hybrid netbook – claims to be world's first hybrid notebook computer

MSI today announces U115 Hybrid. The very first notebook computer in the world that is capable of operating both SSD and HDD hard drives simultaneously, combining all the features of SSD and HDD in the U115 Hybrid for your enjoyment.

So, SSD and HDD under the same hood. Isn’t this we all have been waiting for? There is something even more in the press release that caught my attention:

U115 Hybrid will temporarily disconnect the HDD system while operating in “ECO on Mode”. Retrieving and storing files will all be done with the SSD system, the battery life of U115 Hybrid is super long. The HDD system can also be activated with a few simple functions for the large storage space.

And it has impressive specifications too:

  • 10.2″ display
  • LED-powered backlight
  • Weight: 1kg with 3-cell battery
  • Intel® Poulsbo US15W 1.6GHz processor
  • 8GB SSD+80GB HDD or 16GB SSD+160GB HDD
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Celebrate the new year with new ringtones from HTC

HTC has just posted a slew of new ringtones for your device. Most of them sound quite professional.

My favorite is “Simple1” as I use only business-type ringtones on my HTC Diamond. Which one yours? Here is a screenshot of newly available ringtones. The ringtones are in MP3 format. So, they would work on any other phone too

Note that you need to be a member of HTC eClub to download the ringtones. Registration is free.

http://www.htc.com/member/default.aspx

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Behind the scenes: Sky Lab at Google

At Sky Lab, they have nearly 800 phones on which they work and develop. Though they do admit that even though they have so many phones, they do not have ample time to work on all of them. I think the other way around: who charges these phones?!

I love the Android sound made in the video!

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ASUS Air3 High Definition Speakers for iPod with Internet Radio

ASUS today launched the new ASUS AIR3, which integrates an iPod speaker with Internet radio combination. A stylish design envelopes the HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) certified speakers, and the ETL (Embedded Transmission Line) module within the chambers provide natural, real and clear sound quality. Here is more info on the iPod speakers:

-Speakers for iPod
The AIR3 is compatible with all iPods (except iPod shuffle) through its HDSS speakers, and charges the iPod concurrently while playing audio files. Also, the video and image files in the connected iPod can be displayed on TVs and LCD monitors connected (via S-Video and composite video) to the AIR3.
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