Compaq CQ61 hits Orange UK

November 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Compaq-cq61As well as introducing the ASUS Eee 1005HGO netbook on to their network, Orange also are offering the Compaq CQ61 notebook along with a dongle for mobile web browsing.

The Compaq CQ61 notebook is available with a number of data plans ranging from 18 to 24 months. However, unlike the Asus 1005HGO, most plans need you to pay a fee up front to get this notebook. Prices start at £29.36 on a 1GB 18 month contract, but you will need to pay £130 for the notebook. If you pay about £35/month on a 24 month contract then you can get the notebook for free. Pricing details here. [Read more…]

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ASUS EEE 1005HGO with Embedded SIM hits Orange UK

November 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment

ASUS-EEE-1005HGOOrange have announced that it will be shipping the ASUS Eee 1005HGO netbook along with an embedded SIM card for on the move broadband access. The netbook will come with the Windows 7 operating system installed.

The ASUS EEE 1005HGO weighs 1.27KG, has a 10.1 inch screen and will run the Windows 7 Starter operating system.

The netbook is available on both 18 and 24 month contracts with prices ranging from £29.36 (1GB plan) through £40 / month. Data included with the price plans varies from 1GB to 3GB and up to 5GB. Note that the cheapest 18 month contract requires a £50 payment for the netbook. Other plans offer the netbook for free. Full pricing details can be found here. [Read more…]

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Nokia N900 Shipping in the US – Delayed in UK

November 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment

nokia-n900-maemo-smartphoneNokia are now shipping the Nokia N900 running Maemo 5 in the US.

The phone actually started shipping yesterday which was a week after the initial press release mentioned.

The N900 has 32GB of on-board storage and runs a Cortex-A8 processor. The phone will set you back a hefty $649 unlocked although expect it will significantly lower when networks start have the smartphone for sale. [Read more…]

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Motorola MILESTONE Ready for Pre-Order in UK at Two More Stores

November 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment

motorola-milestoneYesterday we mentioned that the Motorola MILESTONE (DROID) was available SIM free in the UK on pre-order for a December 7 shipping date. Two more online stores in the UK now have the MILESTONE available for pre-order.

The two stores are eXpansys and Clove who have put the MILESTONE on sale (pre-order) costing £449.99 inv VAT and £424.35 inc VAT respectively. SuperETrader who also have the phone ready for pre-order have it priced at £439.99. [Read more…]

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Samsung Go Netbook $100 Cheaper with Times Reader 2.0 Subscription

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

top_samsung_trThe New York Times is offering $100 of the Samsung Go Netbook when you subscribe to it’s Times Reader 2.0 subscription service. The Times Reader 2.0 is a piece of software designed for computers and is powered by the Adobe Air software. The application makes reading news papers feel more like reading a paper rather than a website.

However, it’s not all as cool as it sounds as the subscription to the NYT Times Reader 2.0 software costs a hefty $179.40 for the year and you’ll also have to pay another $279.99 for the netbook it’s self (after the $100 discount)making it a total of $459.39 to get the netbook cheaper. What I’d recommend doing is just buying another netbook that runs cheaper than $459.39 and search around elsewhere to get the news for free. [Read more…]

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Kingjim Pomera Note Taking Gadget

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Pomera_DM20_1This gadget falls in to the category of crazy gadgets due to me not quite understanding why it’s really needed. The Kingjim Pomera is a note taking device that has a full sized keyboard along with a 5 inch VGA screen. What it does is allows you to take notes and send emails if connected to a mobile phone.

The strange thing is that if you need a mobile phone to connect it to, then why bother with the screen on the device… perhaps a bluetooth keyboard for your current smartphone with an application installed could achieve the same goal. That aside, it looks easy to type on and for basic notepad it appears to do it’s job well. [Read more…]

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The Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody in 1080p on Youtube

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Muppets-1080p-youtubeGoogle [GOOG] just recently announced that their Youtube service would soon allow full HD video to be uploaded in 1080p. I’m not sure if The Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody is the first video, but it certainly is one of the first to be uploaded in the higher 1080p resolution.

To get the video to play in FullHD, click on the video below which takes you to the Youtube site then click the HD button at the bottom left of the video and then select the 1080p option. [Read more…]

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Rumor: HTC HD2 to get Windows Mobile 7 Update

November 25, 2009 by 3 Comments

voadafone-htc-hd2MSMobiles have received some information indicating that the HTC HD2 will be upgradable to Windows Mobile version 7 when launched. The source also mentioned that it will be an official update rather than a hacked together version.

There is nothing backing this information up at the moment, although it doesn’t particularly sound out of place as the HD2 I suspect meets all the requirements of that operating system.

According to MSMobiles, the information will not be officially announced until Microsoft officially announced the new operating system. [Read more…]

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HP iPaq Glisten going to AT&T

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

HP-iPaq-Glisten-SmartphoneAT&T are about to launch the HP iPaq Glisten on to their network. The phone runs the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system and has a 2.0 inch AMOLED screen along with a full QWERTY keyboard on the front of the device.

The display on the Glisten is touchscreen allowing for easy navigation around the menus on the phone. The phone it’s self was created with the professional in mind (whoever that is) and allows easy access to Microsoft Exchange and other features that a professional/business user needs while on the move. [Read more…]

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LG Chocolate BL40 – Christmas Edition

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

LG-BL40-New-Chocolate-Christmas-Edition_01LG have introduced a new LG BL40 Chocolate phone called the Christmas Edition. The phone will be launched in South Korea on December 10. The picture above shows the phone has a unique design for the back cover. The design on the cover of the phone is not the only difference though.

From what we understand, the phone will get a better camera with an 8 megapixel sensor and autofocus vs the regular BL40 that has just a 5 megapixel sensor. [Read more…]

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Kindle Software Update Version 2.3 Released

November 25, 2009 by 3 Comments

amazon-kindle-dxAmazon have released an update for the Amazon Kindle is said to increase battery life and provide the ability to read PDF documents as well as several other changes although it all depends which model you have to what new features and functions you get.

The new 2.3 Kindle update is designed for 2nd generation Kindles along with the Kindle DX. If you have a 1st generation device then you are stuck currently on version 1.2 of the software. [Read more…]

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iPhone 3G S Coming soon to Tesco Mobile in UK

November 25, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Tesco-iPhoneTesco (the supermarket) have announced that they will soon be selling the iPhone 3G S on their mobile phone network (which is actually O2’s network). Both the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3G S will be made available in stores and online through Tesco Direct in the UK.

As of yet, no exact date has been mentioned although Tesco are gearing up by creating a page where you can register your interest.

The company is known for selling things for less, and hopefully this means a bit more competition in the UK will happen amongst the mobile phone networks. [Read more…]

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