Outstanding Macbook Air clone for $249

A new clone of Apple Macbook Air by Shenzhen’s Tong Men Tech Co has been discovered, which will be launched in the (Chinese) market this week. Why this clone stands out among other clones of Macbook Air?

Not to be surprised, but this one sports removable battery and SIM card slot. It features:

• 12.1-inch display
• Atom N280 processor
• 160GB HDD
• 1 GB RAM
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• 3800mAh battery

The keyboard is not so Macbook-ish though

Fujitsu U2010/Fujitsu U820 HSDPA/3G mod

Fujitsu does not offer built-in 3G modem in all versions on its little tablet. Fortunately, U820 (known as U2010 in Asia) does has an empty and usable Mini PCI-E slot. Andre at his personal blog has given detailed steps on how to install a Mini PCI-E card in U820.

He chose Novatel Expedite EU850D Mini PCI-E as it included a SIM card on board. He went ahead and ripped his friend’s SE K800 and used its antenna in his mini tablet.

This mod would be loved by those who want to enjoy fast mobile Internet on their U820/U2010. The internal modem consumes far less energy compared to tethering which involves simultaneous use of UMTS and Bluetooth. So, if you can solder, we got two words for you “Do it!”

[More details at katastrophos]

Lenovo S10 with built-in 3G

With so many companies rolling out 11-inch screen netbooks, Lenovo does not seems that interested in joining their bandwagon. Instead, Lenovo is going to update their S10 netbook with a built-in 3G modem, which will be known as S10-2. Here are some of the differences between S10 and S10-2:

• Redesign – Rounded edges, different hinge.
• 8-32GB SSD options
• 3G Support / SIM card behind battery
• Wireless Switch
• ExpressCard/34 slot removed
• Extra USB port (total of 3)
• Shrunken, pushed down arrows keys like on AAO.
• Larger sized trackpad
• Ports/buttons/LED re-arrangements
• Battery shape has changed
• Double access bays to access HDD, RAM and now Wi-Fi.

Click here to read the Gadgetmix’s review of the Lenovo S10