Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
This concept design of a Dell computer kind of looks ok. It is designed to accomodate for those who fear performing upgrades to their PC’s. It has a modular design and shaped so that components cannot be pushed in to the wrong place.
Via: YankoDesign
The Dell Wireless 5700 card has been released. It integrates Verizon EVDO and is on special offer from Dell at $179 which allows you to use Verizon free for 30 days.
What is EVDO? It means “Evolution-Data Optimized” and is a wireless technology which allows high speed connections to the internet using the Verizon Wireless network. It allows you to connect with out a wireless hotspot from anywhere. An unlimited subscription costs just $80 a month which is not a bad amount. If you currently subscribe to Verizon then it is even less at $59.99 per month.
Via: NoteBookReview
According to Gaston and TheInquirer a Dell set on fire in a conference. It was on the table at 1 point and then accompanied by flames shortly after. It makes me wonder if I want to take my battery powered devices on a plane, or even leave them around anywhere. Hopefully it was just something like he dropped a drink on a battery and it shorted or something. It can be kind of scary seeing things like this happen. No doubt Dell will be looking at these pictures around the internet thinking "oh dear".
Via: TheInquirer
Dell have introduced an Ultra Portable to the market in the form of the D420. The nice small laptop features a 12.1" display and is supported by cingular or verizon in the US and vodafone overseas. It has wireless capabilities (who doesnt?) running on 802.11n ready as well as an interesting switch which can scan for wifi networks while the laptop is shut down and packed away. It comes with a nice 7 hour battery life and has an SD slot as well as the usual array of USB connections, firewire and other bits and bobs.
Via Engadget
Microsoft has revealed more information on partners of the new Windows RT devices. The companies who will be making hardware will be Dell, Lenovo, Asus and Samsung, each of which will have them ready for the launch of Windows 8.
Early reports from analysts indicate that Microsoft [MSFT] only managed to shift 40,000 Windows Phone 7 smartphones on the US launch a few days ago. Microsoft has not commented on the numbers yet. If analysts are correct (which they not always are), this would put sales far behind those of the iPhone and Android based smartphones.
Analysts also hint that some problems could be related to a choice of too many smartphones. Four were available on launch day with even more being launched over the next few weeks. Also, there were some stocking issues from what we understand with the HTC HD7 being out of stock in many places as well as shortages of the Dell Venue Pro. [Read more…]
T-Mobile in the US has announced expansion of its 4G speed networks (running on HSPA+). 75 areas now have access to HSPA+ allowing those within and with compatible devices, to download data at higher speeds.
“4G is about performance and today T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network is delivering 4G speeds that match and often beat WiMAX and are readily comparable to what early LTE will deliver. Our 4G network is capable of theoretical speeds up to 21Mbps and we have seen average download speeds approaching 5 Mbps on our myTouch 4G phone in some cities with peak speeds of nearly 12 Mbps. Further, independent reviewers have seen average download speeds on our webConnect Rocket between 5 and 8 Mbps with peak speeds up to 8-10Mbps,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. “The footprint of our 4G service is not something that competitors are going to match anytime soon, and starting today, we will begin marketing our network advantage with TV commercials advertising ‘America’s Largest 4G Network’ from T-Mobile.” [Read more…]
Today, Microsoft [MSFT] officially unveiled Windows Phone 7 for launch. Information at launch reveals that nine new Windows Phone 7 smartphones will be launching over the next few weeks with Europe and Asia launching on October 21 and US launches being held on November 8.
Launch details also indicate that over 60 mobile operators will be selling the new smartphones in over 30 countries around the globe.
Over the next month or so, devices from Dell, HTC, LG and Samsung will arrive with even more devices arriving over the next few months in to early 2011 and beyond. [Read more…]
An image of the HTC 7 Trophy has been spotted online. It isn’t clear which of the HTC Windows Phone 7 devices it actually is, ie the Schubert, Mozart, Mondrian, Spark or something different as it is listed as the HTC 7 Trophy on screen, which could also be a code name in its self.
The device is listed as having 7.2GB of total storage (8GB formatted we assume) and it is running Windows Phone 7 version 7.0.7003.0. [Read more…]
An XDA Developers user has managed to grab a full Android build from the new HTC Desire HD. The build isn’t final yet although it is a full build.
A warning does accompany the thread that basically says, don’t use the ROM on any device as it hasn’t been modified to work on other devices. It then goes on to request that the chefs start cooking up ROMs for devices such as the HTC HD2. [Read more…]
The Windows Phone 7 release date isn’t officially known at the moment although some insiders today are hinting that October 11 could be the day the new OS and smartphones roll out.
The information comes from “multiple sources” according to Pocket Lint. The new OS will launch at an event held in New York on that date. [Read more…]
Windows Phone 7 has now been released to manufacturing by Microsoft [MSFT]. What this means is that smartphone manufacturers can start making the hardware that will run it in preparation for launch which is expected in the middle of next month.
There are several hardware manufacturers creating hardware for Windows Phone 7 such as Samsung, HTC, LG, Dell and ASUS. It is expected that each company will release a smartphone in preparation for launch.
Although the official launch date hasn’t been revealed, there were indications that the HTC HD7 will launch on October 18 in the UK which could indicate this is also the official launch date of the new Microsoft OS. [Read more…]
