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Malata 10 Inch Android Tablet with Capacitive Screen

June 10, 2010 by 3 Comments

The Malata Android tablet has had a brief demonstration over at Computex. The device runs an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core ARM Cortex A9 running at 1GHz. The video demonstration (embedded below) shows that the Malata tablet runs quite fast. Transitions between programs and menus is smooth and the capacitive touchscreen appears to work well.

The screen it’s self measures 10.1 inches and is in a 16:9 aspect ratio showing 1024 x 600 pixels. For storage the Malata Android OS tablet has 512MB to 1GB SLC and 2GB to 32GB iNAND. There appears to be at least two options when it comes to RAM and storage on the device, if not more.

Inputs on the Android tablet include a mini USB, mini HDMI, headphones and a microSD card slot. For connectivity it has WiFi b/g built in and Bluetooth is an option. Unfortunately there is no mention of 3G on the device. [Read more…]

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Think Geek iCade Created with Cardboard

June 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment

If you remember back to April 1 (April fools day), ThinkGeek were showing a new accessory for the Apple iPad that was to launch shortly after. The device was called the iCade and was basically a miniature stand with old arcade controls to dock your iPad in.

ThinkGeek had the iCade priced at $149.99 although when you went to click on the Buy Now button you were taken to a Gotcha page.

Anyway, some guy has decided to go ahead and build his own. The guys custom iCade for iPad is made of cardboard, has an iPad dock inside and by using arduino circuitry, he was able to attach the controls to the iPad to play games with the joystick rather than by the touchscreen. [Read more…]

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iPhone 4 UK Coming to Three

June 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Three network in the UK has stepped up by now saying it will also offer the iPhone 4 in the UK when it launches. The network joins the other four main networks in the UK which are O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone.

Just like the other four networks, the iPhone 4 UK on Three has yet to receive pricing details although we expect to hear within the next few days, possibly tomorrow in preparation for the June 15 pre-orders starting.

The only network who seems to be hinting on the iPhone 4 UK price at the moment is O2 who has created a micro site with details on how much you pay to get out of your contract. We also have seen some hints that O2’s pricing will follow that of the iPhone 3GS when that launched. [Read more…]

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Google Confirm 11 More Countries for Google Maps Navigation

June 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Earlier today we mentioned that Google Maps Navigation was landing in Canada and a number of countries in main land Europe. Google [GOOG] has now confirmed exactly what countries will receive the free navigation service.

In total, 11 more countries have been added which includes (on version 4.2) Austria, Belguim, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

To run Google Maps Navigation it requires that you are running Google Android 1.6 or higher. [Read more…]

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Apple iPhone 4 UK – O2 Early Upgrade Details Announced

June 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Apple iPhone 4 is launching in just a couple of weeks. However, the iPhone 4 UK pricing has yet to be revealed. What we do have though is details for those on O2 network wanting to upgrade to the iPhone 4.

O2 suggest three ways to get an iPhone 4. The first is to take advantage (or disadvantage?) of their early upgrade offers. O2 is offering those with a current O2 contract the ability to upgrade early for a “small” fee. The O2 early upgrade calculator can be found here and from what we can figure out, it seems to add £20/month for each month you have left on your contract although if your contract ends before August you won’t pay any extra fees. After that, each month ads an extra £20 to the cost of upgrade, so if your contract ends 17 December this year, you’ll pay £100 inc VAT on top of what you pay for the iPhone 4. [Read more…]

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HTC EVO 4G Macro Lens Reviewed – Stunning Results

June 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment

GoodandEvo has reviewed the Magnetic Macro Lens for the HTC EVO 4G. The magnetic macro lenses are capable of attaching to the back of a camera phone, in this case a HTC EVO 4G, and allow macro shots to be captures.

When first seeing the lenses on the internet (perhaps a year or more ago at a guess), I didn’t think much to them, but now that someone has taken time to upload some decent shots I am quite impressed. [Read more…]

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Sony Vaio L All-in-One PC Review

June 9, 2010 by 2 Comments

We recently tested a Sony Vaio L All-in-One PC to see how it runs, how it performs and if it’s any good. To be honest, I’ve never really paid interest in the all-in-one style PCs so I didn’t really know what to expect.

Starting with the design and looks of the device, it looks great. The Vaio L has a large multi-touch screen measuring 24 inches in a full HD resolution. Below the screen is a stand that runs the full width of the device and forms part of the whole unit. On the back, a kick stand flips out that lets the Vaio L lean backwards slightly on a table. As with many other All-in-One PC’s there is just 1 cable going in to the back which provides power to the unit. This makes All-in-One PCs a lot easier to set up as well as cutting back on the clutter that regular PC’s have. Overall, it looks great sitting on a desk and when people see it, they always ask what it is and what it does. [Read more…]

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iPhone 4 UK Price – How much will it be?

June 9, 2010 by 5 Comments

We have all the official details on the next generation Apple [AAPL] iPhone 4, but many are left wondering what the iPhone 4 UK price will be. We know the US pricing already, in that it’s $199 for a 16GB model for new contracts and those eligible for an upgrade, and $299 for the 32GB model. Prices are higher for those upgrading early, or for those purchasing a no commitment device AKA PAYG in the UK.

Over here in the UK, we have four networks who have all announced that they will be selling the iPhone 4. These include O2, Orange, Vodafone and T-Mobile. What we hope to see is some competitive pricing where we will see the iPhone 4 going for free on the higher end contracts and getting progressively more expensive as you spend less per month, or commit to a shorter contract length. [Read more…]

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HTC EVO 4G Selling Well in the US

June 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment

HTC [2498] seem to have done well with the HTC EVO 4G since it’s launch last Friday. BGR had a source tell them that “well over 200,000 units have been sold since launch”. That’s quite an impressive number and something Sprint [S] will be happy with on their 4G network.

The “well over 200,000” could be just an estimation and not based on actual numbers although the successful launch that was widely reported on over the weekend with some reports saying that the HTC EVO 4G outdid the Palm Pre launch a while back. [Read more…]

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Sony Vaio P Second Gen Now Available for Pre-Order

June 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Sony Vaio P second generation model is getting ready for launch in the US. The Sony Style site in the US today put up a pre-order option on the laptop.

The cost of the Sony Vaio P is $899.99 (numbered VPC-P113KX) and will be launching in a few weeks time on or around June 25. The Vaio P laptop comes in several colours although the downside of the US model is that it lacks some higher end options. The model available for pre-order is the only one available that runs an Intel Atom Z530 processor clocked at 1.60GHz along with a 128GB SSD (rather than a larger 256GB). [Read more…]

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Sony Vaio J All-in-One Computer Announced

June 8, 2010 by 2 Comments

Sony has announced the new Sony Vaio J all-in-one PC. The Sony Vaio J has an impressive 21.5 inch screen that is capable of showing a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Powering the Vaio J is an Intel Core i7 CPU. 8GB of RAM is also included.

Other features of the Vaio J all-in-one PC include a Blu-ray disc and a multi-touch enabled screen.

“The J Series changes the way consumers interact with their PC enabling them to tap, drag, zoom, rotate and engage with their content and entertainment like never before,” said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of the VAIO business at Sony. “And with its attractive price point, this cutting-edge technology will reach a whole new audience.”

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Apple iPhone 4 UK Launch on T-Mobile

June 8, 2010 by 1 Comment

T-Mobile today became the forth carrier to announce it will be offering the Apple iPhone 4 in the UK in the next couple of weeks.

As with the other three carriers, no pricing has been made available yet although we expect that T-Mobile, Orange, O2 and Vodafone will all announce prices either on or before June 15 when pre-orders open up for the new device.

For those unaware, Apple [AAPL] announced the iPhone 4 yesterday morning at WWDC along with a launch date of June 24 across five countries. Only US pricing is currently available which indicates on AT&T that a 16GB iPhone 4 will cost $199 with a 2 year contract or $299 for the 32GB iPhone 4 model. [Read more…]

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