Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
Last week the Apple MacBook Pro line of computers were updated to get faster processors, better battery life and general improvements around.
As can be expected, there’s some older stock out there that companies are now selling off at a cheaper price. Amazon has two 13.3 inch, 15 inch and 17 inch MacBook Pro models on discount at the moment and it seems like those prices will stay dropped until all stock is gone of the older MacBook Pro range. [Read more…]
Details of the Google Chrome OS netbook have been revealed by the CEO of Google [GOOG] Eric Schmidt. The price we should expect to pay for netbooks running the Chrome OS will be in the 300 – 400 dollar price range with those prices being led by the proce of processors, glass and other components needed to make it run.
The price of the netbooks are all of what we just mentioned as there is no cost to using the Chrome OS other than the technology required to run it. Google make their revenues by other means rather than selling software licences. In the video below we also hear that Google want carriers to bundle the netbooks with contracts to get them out there at a lower start cost. [Read more…]
Apple [AAPL] today announced officially that the iPad 3G models will be shipping next week and will be delivered to customers on Friday April 30. For those who want to collect an iPad 3G, they will go on sale at 5pm the same day at Apple retail stores. [Read more…]
Yesterday we noticed that the Apple iPad 3G had slipped to May 7, but from a comment received we heard that those who pre-ordered were going to be getting them. This appears to have been confirmed by the above image showing $887.03 pending on someone’s bank account taken by Apple.
We know it’s not “ground breaking news” by any means, but with the Apple site showing “Late April” with no specific date for the majority of this month and then suddenly May 7, it did add to a bit of confusion as to when those with pre-orders were to receive them. [Read more…]
Several days ago we came across a crossword puzzle that indicated Lenovo were launching a new ThinkPad. At the time it was expected that the L Series was going to be announced, and we find out now that this is indeed the case.
Today Lenovo announced that the new L Series ThinkPads are launching. Two models have specifically been mentioned in the press release called the ThinkPad L412 and the L512. Each of the laptops are designed to be high performance as well as durable.
Lenovo also mention in their press release that the laptops are the greenest on the market. Prices will start at just under $700 for the lowest spec model. [Read more…]
When we see the name Thanko USB we often wonder what the next USB delight will be that that bring. The company are well known for their crazy gadgets.
The next Thanko USB gadget we came across is the Thanko USB Alarm designed for laptops and notebooks. The idea behind it is that you plug the gadget in to your laptop/notebook and when away from your desk it protects your laptop from being swiped.
To achieve this an alarm will sound as soon as it’s removed from the USB port which is said to be ear piercing. [Read more…]
We haven’t seen too much of the HP Slate other than a quick unveiling at CES, some information regarding the technical specs and pricing and finally a promo video showing off what it can do.
Conecti.ca managed to get some hands-on time with the HP Slate to see what it’s all about and in their words, if it could be an iPad killer.
Their mini review indicates that the HP Slate should actually be compared to a netbook as it essentially runs Windows 7, takes time to boot up, requires you login with a username and password and acts just like a netbook without a keyboard. [Read more…]
If you are looking at getting an iPad imported from the US, but cannot order one or get one shipped for various reasons then BundleBox is one option. However, due to the amount of demand that was placed on their service from the initial launch, they have been unable to fulfil orders so stopped accepting orders for the iPad.
This will change on Wednesday when the service reopens…
Due to overwhelming demand we have temporarily stopped taking new iPad orders. Please check back on April 21st, we will take new orders then, starting at 10:00GMT
Digitimes have found some leaked information regarding the second generation Apple iPad that is expected to launch next year.
This time they are saying that next years iPad launch will see the device getting an OLED screen. The rumour also claims that Apple [AAPL] are already working on the design of the next generation iPad. We hear that the screen to be used in the device will be the same as that “rumoured” to be used in the next generation iPhone, aka iPhone 4G or iPhone HD.
The problem right now with OLED is the high costs of manufacturing the units. When comparing the costs of an LCD panel to that of an OLED panel the price jumps up (for a 9.7 inch display) from 60 – 70 USD all the way up to $500 making them quite expensive for now. [Read more…]
Apple [AAPL] have updated their site in the US to display shipping information for the iPad 3G models. For those who have pre-ordered the iPad you should expect delivery around May 7. – Update: It appears that those who order the iPad 3G now will receive it May 7th, and those who pre-ordered over the last month or so might still receive it later this month. We’ll keep an eye open and update the post as we find out more.
If you remember, the launch date was supposed to be late April for the iPad 3G, but due to a successful launch and short supplies of stock, the 3G got delayed slightly and also all international launches were delayed a month.
The up side is that the UK, Canada and several other countries should still get both the Wifi and 3G iPad models the same day towards the end of May. Pre-orders for international are set for May 10. [Read more…]
Sprint are launching a new Apple iPad case that they are calling the 4G Case for iPad.
The case is designed to carry an Apple [AAPL] iPad along with one of their 4G wireless hotspots allowing a wireless iPad to connect to the internet anywhere a 3G or 4G signal can be found.
The 4G hotspot used is called the Sprint Overdrive Mobile Hotspot and allows up to five devices to connect up to it simultaneously which in turn, are connected up to Sprints wireless data network that in some areas provides a very fast connection speed. [Read more…]
This is probably one of the more (if not most) expensive ways to let everybody know what your name is.
The Apple iPad application is called My Name Is and is simply used for you to enter your name and then wear it around your neck to let everyone know who you are.
When I say iPad app, I should probably clarify that it’s actually an iPhone application zoomed in… either way I guess it takes a special sort to want to use the app. [Read more…]
