http://gadgetmix.com Gadgetmix reviews netbooks, notebooks and tablets Thu, 24 May 2012 15:52:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://gadgetmix.com/tips-and-tricks/playbook-and-phone-bluetooth-hookup/ http://gadgetmix.com/tips-and-tricks/playbook-and-phone-bluetooth-hookup/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:50:27 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/?p=24670 http://gadgetmix.com/tips-and-tricks/playbook-and-phone-bluetooth-hookup/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/review-hardware/hanvon-hpad-a116/ http://gadgetmix.com/review-hardware/hanvon-hpad-a116/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:29:21 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/?p=23632 http://gadgetmix.com/review-hardware/hanvon-hpad-a116/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/sponsor/acer-directx-11-notebook-coming-soon/ http://gadgetmix.com/sponsor/acer-directx-11-notebook-coming-soon/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:27:26 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=12410 http://gadgetmix.com/sponsor/acer-directx-11-notebook-coming-soon/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/medion-akoya-mini-e1217-on-sale-in-europe-obsolete-specs/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/medion-akoya-mini-e1217-on-sale-in-europe-obsolete-specs/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:15:04 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=12289 atrocity to release N270 netbooks in the Q4 2009 and that too pricey!]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/medion-akoya-mini-e1217-on-sale-in-europe-obsolete-specs/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/multi-touch-dell-mini-10-netbook-as-stantum-slate-pc/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/multi-touch-dell-mini-10-netbook-as-stantum-slate-pc/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:31:20 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=11751 Dell Mini 10 presented as a slate PC. It has a multi-touch, resistive multi-touch display supports 10 points, finger and stylus input, runs Windows 7 as OS and consumes less power. Webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 1 USB port have been removed from the Slate PC which might limit its appeal. Who would buy a tablet without built-in WiFi radio in 2009? Not a brilliant idea for sure.Nothing could be known about its price.We sure that folks at Stantum must have taken some inspiration from the guy that modded his Dell Mini 9 into a tablet and later installed an accelerometer in it]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/multi-touch-dell-mini-10-netbook-as-stantum-slate-pc/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/sony-vaio-bluetooth-keyboard-vgp-bkb1/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/sony-vaio-bluetooth-keyboard-vgp-bkb1/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:43:22 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=11726 EEE keyboard except for the fact it is just a keyboard and not a whole computer like latter and does not features a display. It has the same chiclet keys as found on the ASUS EEE keyboard.Unlike most wireless keyboards that one gets to see in the local electronic stores, this keyboard is powered by Bluetooth radio instead of optical wireless technology. This is extremely helpful as most of the netbooks have built-in bluetooth and it makes sense to use that radio instead of carrying another USB dongle for wireless.The keyboard has well-spaced out keys for perfect typing experience.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/sony-vaio-bluetooth-keyboard-vgp-bkb1/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/lenovo-netbook-was-noticed-at-fcc/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/lenovo-netbook-was-noticed-at-fcc/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:20:46 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=11164 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/lenovo-netbook-was-noticed-at-fcc/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/mids/mio-mibuddy-mid-runs-android-operating-system/ http://gadgetmix.com/mids/mio-mibuddy-mid-runs-android-operating-system/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:19:10 +0000 Brooke http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=11148 Mio MiBuddy. So what makes this more special than other GPS devices out there other than the fact it runs Android OS?Well, this very capable MID has built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and even WiMax! It has a huge 4.7-inch touchscreen with a slide out keyboard! It will be bundled with a dashboard mount too. Expect shipping to commence in 2010 ]]> http://gadgetmix.com/mids/mio-mibuddy-mid-runs-android-operating-system/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/via-powerd-mini-pc-tiny-nettop/ http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/via-powerd-mini-pc-tiny-nettop/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:47:50 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=10310 tiniest nettops we have ever come across. Also the sources over at Shanzai claims that another version will be out soon later in the year which will feature a VIA Nano processor and the VX855 media system processor.Ports: S-video, VGA, 3x USB, 5.1 channel audio output, Ethernet and has the usual 160GB HDD / 1GB RAM and a Bluetooth / Wi-Fi combo.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/via-powerd-mini-pc-tiny-nettop/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/mids/lbook-t9-an-8-9-inch-tablet-that-does-not-costs-a-bomb/ http://gadgetmix.com/mids/lbook-t9-an-8-9-inch-tablet-that-does-not-costs-a-bomb/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:13:52 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=10148 It weighs just under 1.5 pounds (0.68kg) and is half an inch thick.It is expected to ship with Windows 7 that will make its debut at the end of this month. The Lbook T9 tablet will hit the stores next year, around March 2010 and will be priced between $350 and $375.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/mids/lbook-t9-an-8-9-inch-tablet-that-does-not-costs-a-bomb/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/mids/smartq5-mid-first-impressions/ http://gadgetmix.com/mids/smartq5-mid-first-impressions/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:40:36 +0000 Brooke http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=10139 Akiharabara folks were able to get their hands-on the SmartQ5 MID, which runs Android OS. Here are their immediate impressions on it:

• This thing is slow!
• Language can be changed from Japanese to English easily.
• Exhibits "made in China" feel

The SmartQ MID has a 4.3-inch screen with WVGA resolution. It also has WiFI b/g and bluetooth connectivity. It has based on ARM-architecture and runs on Samsung CPU (668MHz) with a gig of RAM.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/mids/smartq5-mid-first-impressions/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/dual-displays-on-new-kohjinsha-netbook-prototype/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/dual-displays-on-new-kohjinsha-netbook-prototype/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:56 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9912 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/dual-displays-on-new-kohjinsha-netbook-prototype/feed/ 3 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/airis-kira-netbook-lands-in-spain-but-without-an-operating-system/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/airis-kira-netbook-lands-in-spain-but-without-an-operating-system/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:48:41 +0000 Brooke http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9674

Intel Atom N270 CPU

1GB RAM

160GB HDD

3USB Ports

Intel GMA 950

Memory Card reader

1.3MP webcam

Bluetooth and WiFi

It is rated to give you upto 4.5 hours of battery life. What makes me feel weird is the fact that most of the manufactures are still sticking to the old Intel Atom N270 processor, which is so yester year. It is high time they upgrade themselves to Z530, Z540 or in worst case, N280[AIRIS KIRA official webpage]]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/airis-kira-netbook-lands-in-spain-but-without-an-operating-system/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/dell-mini-10v-now-being-offered-with-moblin-linux-os-worlds-first-moblin-netbook/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/dell-mini-10v-now-being-offered-with-moblin-linux-os-worlds-first-moblin-netbook/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:20:44 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9376 optimized Linux OS to the mobile devices.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/dell-mini-10v-now-being-offered-with-moblin-linux-os-worlds-first-moblin-netbook/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hannsnote-10-decently-speced-decently-priced/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hannsnote-10-decently-speced-decently-priced/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:15:44 +0000 Kamal DS http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=8183 “We are entering the mini-laptop market with a strong product. The HannsNote offers many benefits to the consumer. This mini-laptop is ideal for business or school use, or for anyone who is always on-the-go because of its ultra-portability and performance. We are very confident not only in the quality and performance of the HannsNote, but also in the service we provide,” said Wynn Yiu, president of Hannspree North America, Inc.This netbook comes with a 6-cell battery and weighs just 2.9 pounds. As expected, the netbook comes with Windows XP Home OS. The Hannsnote 10 costs $379.99]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hannsnote-10-decently-speced-decently-priced/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/umpc/new-viliv-x70-manager-and-cube-ui-available-for-download/ http://gadgetmix.com/umpc/new-viliv-x70-manager-and-cube-ui-available-for-download/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:17:13 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=8105 improvement that the new manager brings is the ability to use 3G and Bluetooth at the same time. Earlier that was not possible, but now it is.[download new versions]]]> http://gadgetmix.com/umpc/new-viliv-x70-manager-and-cube-ui-available-for-download/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/benq-joybook-lite-121-eco-to-be-launched-in-china-and-thailand/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/benq-joybook-lite-121-eco-to-be-launched-in-china-and-thailand/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:54:57 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6887 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/benq-joybook-lite-121-eco-to-be-launched-in-china-and-thailand/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n310-launched-in-the-us/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n310-launched-in-the-us/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:14:05 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6795 Specifications:-

• Intel Atom N270
• 10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 600)
• 1 GB RAM
• 160 GB 2.5″ HDD
• 1.3 MP
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• 10 hours of battery life (<-hoping this is not a lie!)

]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n310-launched-in-the-us/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/intex-launches-n101-wc1100-india-only-for-now/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/intex-launches-n101-wc1100-india-only-for-now/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:53:59 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6756 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/intex-launches-n101-wc1100-india-only-for-now/feed/ 2 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/f88-netbook-packed-with-via-nano-cpu-vx855-chipset-hdmi-port/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/f88-netbook-packed-with-via-nano-cpu-vx855-chipset-hdmi-port/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:46:30 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6550 EEE 1002HA]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/f88-netbook-packed-with-via-nano-cpu-vx855-chipset-hdmi-port/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/eee-pc-t91-to-be-made-available-in-three-versions/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/eee-pc-t91-to-be-made-available-in-three-versions/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:37:17 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6468 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/eee-pc-t91-to-be-made-available-in-three-versions/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/sony-announces-vaio-w-the-internet-book/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/sony-announces-vaio-w-the-internet-book/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:21:50 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6465 Specifications:-

• 10.1-inch LCD (1366×768)
• Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• GMA 950
• W-LAN
• webcam
• Bluetooth
• Windows XP Home Edition
• 3.5-hour battery pack
• 267.8mmx27.5mx179.6mm

Sony has used the same keyboard that it uses in its latest VAIOs: chiclet-style keyboard, which is nice thing to know. It has made its debut in Japan and will soon be launched in other parts of the world. Expect the price to be around $630, which is around $200 than the other netbooks with similar specs. But hey, it is a Sony (Sony = Not cheap)]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/sony-announces-vaio-w-the-internet-book/feed/ 5 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/red-fox-releases-whizbook-n1020i/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/red-fox-releases-whizbook-n1020i/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:13:48 +0000 Kamal DS http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6444

Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor

10.2-inch TFT LCD

1GB RAM

160GB/250GB HDD

Wi-Fi

SD/MMC/MS Card reader

Express Card /34 slot

1.3 webcam

6-cell battery (4600mAh)

Windows XP

]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/red-fox-releases-whizbook-n1020i/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/gemsta-netbook-unveiled-has-built-in-3g/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/gemsta-netbook-unveiled-has-built-in-3g/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:48:04 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6405

1GB RAM

Up to 64GB SSD

8.9” LED backlit display at 1,024 x 600 resolution

1.3-megapixel webcamera

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

Embedded 3G connectivity

USB 2.0 ports, Audio Out, SD memory card slot

The only nice thing about this netbook is the fact it comes with built in 3G.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/gemsta-netbook-unveiled-has-built-in-3g/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s12-now-available-online/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s12-now-available-online/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:44:10 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6249 Specifications:

• 1.6GHz Intel Atom Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 12-inch LED-backlit LCD
• 160GB/250GB/320GB HDD
• Bluetooth, WiFi
• 3 USB ports
• Ethernet Jack
• VGA/HDMI

[Lenovo S12 link]]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/lenovo-ideapad-s12-now-available-online/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-eee-pc-1101ha-coming-to-european-continent-soon/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-eee-pc-1101ha-coming-to-european-continent-soon/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:36:58 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6002 11.6-inch netbook earlier too, which is going to be the first 11.6-inch netbook by ASUS. It will cost you around 399 Euros ($560). Let's take a quick glance at its specifications:

• 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU
• GMA 500 graphics
• 160GB HDD
• 1GB RAM
• 802.11b/g/n WiFi
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 6-cell Battery
• Weighs-3Pounds
• 11.3"x7.7"x1.3"

Again, this is plagued with the atrocious Z520 processor, which just sucks when it comes to performance. I had reviewed Acer Aspire 751 a couple of weeks back, which sported the same processor and the performance was not at all 'ground-breaking'. Infact, it felt noticeably slower than Atom N270/N280 which runs at a clock speed of 1.6GHz.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-eee-pc-1101ha-coming-to-european-continent-soon/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-nc10-wimax-version-now-available/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-nc10-wimax-version-now-available/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:02:44 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5864 NC10 with WiMax radio. However, it is available in only the black model (NC10-12PWBK). It will set you back at a high cost of around $500. There are no changes in its specs although speakers are now 2W instead of 3W and HD audio has been added.NC10 (with 3.5G) specifications:-

• 10.2-inch 1024x600 Display
• Atom N270 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• 802.11 b/g(+WiMax)
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 1.3MP Webcam
• 6-Cell battery
• Windows XP Home.

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10.1-inch Screen 1024x600

Processor Intel Atom N270/N280

250GB HDD

2GB of RAM

3G and Bluetooth

Weight 1.03Kg (3-cell battery) and 6-cell battery with 1.17Kg

7.5 hours of Battery life

Priced at £349 plus VAT for the 3-cell model with 1GB RAM, and £399 plus VAT for the 6-cell version with 2GB RAM.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-one-pro-531-released-in-uk-targeting-business-users/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n120-now-goes-on-sale/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n120-now-goes-on-sale/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:11:40 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5158 N120 netbook for a not so desirous price of $465.99. Its available in two shades - black and white. Nothing unusual or rare about its features yet to put them down, here they come:

• 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 1,024 x 600 resolution panel
• 160GB hard drive
• 3-in-1 multicard reader
• WiFi
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• Ethernet jack
• a "2.1-channel" sound system
• 6-cell battery
• Windows XP Home

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