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Keepin' it real fake – 2PG TC8281

Ok, this portable gaming machine looks like a bit like Sony PSP, but don’t expect it to play any PSP games. It is just another cheap chinese rip-off, the 2PG TC8281handheld plays 8-bit and 16 bit retro games that come only on special multi-game cartridges.
The 2PG console comes with five built-in games, as-well-as an additional “112 in 1″ game cartridge, for a total of 117 games for under $50. Hundreds of additional games can be played if you know where to look for the proper cartridges. The system also has an AV out and comes with a funky-looking Playstation clone controller so you can play games on your TV.

If you’ve an appetite for such cheap Chinese stuff or if you’re unable to afford a PSP, you can get your hands on one of these from DealExtreme for $48.80 USD.

[via Technabob]

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Orange announces Eee PC 901 with integrated 3G

Orange has just launched the ASUS EEE PC 901 with integrated 3G. What does this means? This means that you won’t have to use the Icon 225 dongle to get onto the network.

The specs of the original 901 have not changed much, but this time the 3G connectivity is on-board, thus eliminating the need for the dongle.

For £25 per month, you can get one with “Internet Everywhere” plan which has 3GB data allowance and 100 texts. There are two colors to choose from: black or pink. One for you and one for your lady :!:

Here is the actual press release: Continue reading “Orange announces Eee PC 901 with integrated 3G”

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Canonical bringing Ubuntu to ARM-powered devices

It was inevitable, really – now that ARM processors are bound for netbook and the like, it follows logic that ARM would tag team with Canonical to bring Ubuntu to their shells. The two firms have collaborated in order to bring full Ubuntu Desktop operating system to the ARMv7 Processor architecture to address demand from device manufactures.

Sadly, you’ll have to wait until April of 2009 to see the fruits of this so-very-special relationship.

[CNET]

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ASUS introduces the world fastest PDA phone – ASUS P565

ASUS P565, a business PDA phone that boasts an 800 MHz processor—the fastest in the world at the time of this announcement. Featuring ASUS’ latest touch-driven user interface—Glide—the stylish, leather-accented P565 delivers graphics and system performance beyond anything else on the market at present scores almost two times that of competing products in its class. This enables the P565 to glide through resource-intensive tasks effortlessly and to handle heavy multitasking exceptionally well—making it ideal for businesspeople who demand uncompromising performance and maximum speed from their productivity tools.

Rounding off its impressive feature set is a 2.8″ touchscreen running at a high resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, delivering an unprecedented degree of clarity that does wonders for both personal photographs and spreadsheets.

Talk about being powerful! The 800mhz clearly blows away all the Windows mobile and other phones. No phone has ever come with so powerful processor till date. Continue reading “ASUS introduces the world fastest PDA phone – ASUS P565”

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Pre- order Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 from SonyStyle!

If you happen to live in North America, Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is now available for pre-order. Unlocked Xperia X1 can now be ordered for $799.99 from SonyStyle.com from November 13, 2008.

The Xperia X1’s unique panel user interface is at the heart of the device’s ability to create and adapt consumers’ personal choices. With up to 9 panels, it’s easy to find and enjoy the information and entertainment content they want. Sony Ericsson is busy working with third-party developers to create a wealth of new applications and new panels that will soon be available for download.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 – At a Glance: Continue reading “Pre- order Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 from SonyStyle!”

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MSI Launches AMD Gaming Notebook for Under $800 – GX630-028US

GX630 is the new MSI gaming notebook. Wait, this is “just not another >$1000” notebook. It is just $799!

Lets see what we get in just $799:

  • AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor
  • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
  • 15.4″ TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
  • Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology
  • Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
  • The Combination of Aluminum and Metallic Threads in Body Design
  • NVIDIA Geforce 9600M GT 3D Graphic Card (Built-in 512 MB VRAM)
  • Digital/Analog 5.1 Channel Headphone Output Recognized and Approved by the Highest standards of Dolby
  • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
  • Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
  • 802.11 b/g, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

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