Google Cr-48 unlocking GSM and using with AT&T

Google Cr-48 is a notebook computer that runs on Google Chrome OS and has a built-in Wireless chip from Gobi. This means that you can connect to a number of networks using a variety of protocols for mobile broadband. In reality, Google Cr-48 supports Verizon wireless only. Now it looks like there is an update [...]

A Guide to the world of Android Tablets

Google’s Android OS started out in smart phones but it is now extending its reach in tablet formats. Right now, you can find a variety of new tablets with a great diversity in prices created by hot brands and newer ones across the world. With this great diversity, we find ourselves in bit of a [...]

HPad A116 Android Tablet from Hanvon

Hanvon is now showing some new tablet models that exude a solid build. The interface is also very interesting. The device is designed mainly for digital media. This is the Hpad A116 with a 7 inch screen. The resolution is 1024×600 on the capacitive touch screen. The processor is the Arm Cortex A8 and it [...]

Acer NAV50 and NAV60 netbooks spotted at FCC

Acer’s yet to come netbook was seen at FCC. NAV50 and NAV60 are the two models which were noticed. The only things which can be made out about this netbook from the available diagram is the size of the notebook (netbook), a 3-cell battery with 2200mAh capacity and a Windows XP sticker. It will have WiFi b/g and also a 3G module.

It has been quite a while since Acer released a new netbook. Acer Aspire One 751H, that we reviewed in June was disappointing in terms of performance, thanks to the awesome (note: sarcasm) Atom Z520 processor, which is ironically is slower than its predecessors (N280 and N270). This makes the Aspire D250 Acer’s flagship netbook.

K.R.T. X9 runs Windows 7 – has multi-touch support

Many tablets which we have came across from Shenzhen either have Windows XP or run Windows CE. But as exceptions are always there, the K.R.T. X9 runs Windows 7 with full support for multi-touch. This convertible tablet has 10.2 inch display and measures 226.3mmx166.9mmx24.7mm. It weighs 2kg, which is a bit bulky if you ask us. Inside, it is a pure vanilla netbook: Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz clock speed, 1024×600 resolution, 1GB RAM, Intel 950 integrated Graphic chipset, 160GB Hard disk, Wi-Fi (b/g) and support for WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000 3G connectivity.

You can choose between 2800mAh or 3500mAh capacity battery which runs for upto 4 hours. And for this have to pay a hefty amount of $588 USD.

Camangi WebStation UMPC coming December 2009

Camangi is actually a MID that runs Android OS. It is quite funny when a company calls its product a UMPC when it cannot even run a Desktop OS like XP, Vista or 7. Anyway, Camangi is going to launch its Android MID this coming December (2009). Price is expected to be around $399.

It runs on a Marvell 624MHz processor; has built-in WiFi (b/g), Bluetooth, GPS and can even act as USB host. This would be great for those who wish to plugin their external keyboard and mouse for easy input.

There are two cameras: one in the front (0.3MP) and another one at its back (2MP). Battery life is expected to be around 4-5 hours.

[Camangi Webstation website]

Asus eBook reader coming next year

You must be aware about the Asus eBook reader as it was heard many times about it in the past couple of months. According to the latest reports, it will be launched next year, in month of March in the US and Europe. The company also has in mind to offer eBook readers that include internet connectivity options such as WiFi, 3G, and WiMAX.

We have already hear about their plans to launch ebook readers with 6 and 9-inch e-Ink displays and we may possibly see one with dual-screen too.

Nokia Booklet 3G unboxed at Best Buy

Earlier, we learnt that Best Buy got themselves an exclusive deal over the Booklet 3G and now, it is available at Best Buy for pre-orders. This beauty runs Windows 7 and is equipped with an Intel Atom Z530 processor, Intel GMA 500 graphic chipset.

Available in Blue, Black and White.

Plastic Logic QUE “e-book reader” – largest ebook display

Plastic Logic QUE is an eBook reader that will be unveiled at CES 2010 in January. It appears to have the largest E-lnk touchscreen display. You will be able to download ebooks from the Barnes and Noble store via its in-built WiFi module or 3G module. This unit measure 8.5 x 11-inch and just 0.3-inch thick. Battery life is not yet known although Plastic Logic says that it will give you days of battery life.

You can open BMP, PDF, Word, PowerPoint and Excel files. For pricing and availability details, you will have to wait until January.

Sony Vaio TT lookalike – VAIC TT – Real Cheap!

Sony Vaio TT has been one of the most expensive and well-designed ultraportables so far. Although, Sony stopped selling it in the US few months back, you can get one from China real cheap. Well, not exactly the real one, but quite close. Meet VAIC TT. (note: it is VAIC, not VAIO). Slapped with a price tag of $294, its manufacture has really worked hard to make it look as much like the original VAIO TT. In fact, its style is so magnificent and clean that anybody can be easily fooled.

Some words about its specs:It has an 12.1-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution. Unlike VAIO TT, it does not have a ULV processor. Instead, it has typical netbook-ish innards: Intel Atom N270, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM and so on. Interestingly, it has built-in 3G module and a 6-cell 4400mAh battery. It weighs a modest 1.6 kg.