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$3000 TabletKiosk g840XT 8.4-inch Tablet PC / UMPC

This UMPC is the $3000 TabletKiosk g840XT Tablet PC, the device is in a rugged design with an 8.4-inch display and also features a fanless system, and sunlight readable display, GPS, Intel Stealey A110 ULV processor and a 80GB shock mounted hard drive.

The TabletKiosk g840XT is ideal for the mobile worker who needs a tough computer; other features include Bluetooth 2.0, 802.11 b/g wireless, 1GB of RAM and runs on Windows XP Professional.

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UMPC Update: HP 2133 Mini-Note PC Notebook available to buy now $499 to $849

Remember yesterday when Peter gave you a hands on review of the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC which is the latest HP UMPC, well good news people because it is on sale right now.

Yes just so everyone knows they are available to buy right now at HP’s site with five different models to choose from which costs from $499 to $849. There is definitely one for everyone.

Source - HP

HP 2133 Mini Note PC: Hands on with this UMPC

The HP 2133 Mini Note PC is going to be the company’s competitor for the Asus Eee PC. This new UMPC weighs in at just 3.2 pound and is 10.0 x 6.5 x 1.1 inch in size, making this the perfect Ultra Mobile PC. This small notebook has an aluminum chassis as well as a decent size screen and keyboard.

The HP 2133 comes with a 1.0GHz VIA processor and 512MB RAM as well as 4GB flash storage. The UMPC comes with the Linux OS, however it will be able to run on Windows Vista or XP as well. There is also a bigger spec version; this will give you a 1.6GHz CPU, a larger 2GB of RAM as well as a 120GB standard hard drive.

For a more detailed review please visit: Slash Gear

ASUS Eee PC Galaxy Black with Microsoft Windows XP at Best Buy $399.99

You can now get your hands on the ASUS Eee PC in Galaxy Black and yes it comes with Microsoft Windows XP for only $399.99 at Best Buy.

This 7-inch beauty will win your heart because it is so cute, before we go into the specs I might as well remind you that the 9-inch version ASUS Eee PCs are only round the corner.

The specs include on this ASUS Eee PC Intel® Celeron® M processor with 400MHz frontside bus and 900MHz processor speed, 512MB DDR2 memory for multitasking power, 4GB flash-based hard drive; shock-proof design, Intel® UMA graphics with up to 64MB shared video memory, 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer, 7″ WVGA TFT-LCD widescreen display with 800 x 480 resolution, Built-in Web cam and microphone make it easy to video chat with, send video mail to or videoconference with friends, family or co-workers, Weighs only 2 lbs. and measures just 1.3″ thin for lightweight portability; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter plus Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (with RJ-45 connector), Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system preinstalled and Stylish glossy galaxy black case finish.
Oh just so you know, Optical drive is not included.

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Everex gOS-powered MyMiniPC only $499: Surf, email, blog, IM, Skype & more

Everex MyMiniPC which is gOS-powered is an award winning design which also has the power to let you surf, email, blog, IM, Skype, rip and so much more.

It has got a dual-core processor and yes the latest from gOS, not only you getting a great little device but you are also getting features within to make it a pretty decent home mini PC, the MyMiniPC comes loaded with cool applications from Mozilla, Skype, Google, OpenOffice.org and much more.

Basically it is a space saving computer that you can connect to a big TV at home or in the office, the Everex gOS-powered MyMiniPC is only $499 which also comes with 1-Year limited warranty and toll-free, 24/7 technical support.

Hardware Specifications –
• 1.86GHz Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2130
• 1MB L2 Cache, 1.86GHz, 533MHz
• Realtek ALC268 High-Definition Audio
• 120GB Hard Disk Drive
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
• 512MB DDR2 667 SDRAM
• S-Video Port, IEEE 1394 Port, USB 2.0 Ports, 4-in1 Media Card Reader, DVI-I Port, Headphone/Line-Out Port, Microphone/Line-In Port
• DVD+/-RW

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Video of Lenovo Ideapad U8 MID complete with Intel’s Atom processor

I think that I have just fallen in love; I know I am sick, but come on just look how sexy and sleek the new Lenovo Ideapad U8 MID looks. To help you get an idea at just how great it looks, just check out this video below.

This new device features Intel’s new Atom Processor, which helps keep things working at a fast rate. The Ideapad U8 has a 4.8-inch touchscreen display as well as an optical mouse, which means that you will be able to operate the device with one hand. The Lenovo Ideapad U8 MID features 3G, EDGE, Live GPS as well as a host of other things.

Source – UMPC Portal

OLPC XO CPU overclocked: has this UMPC lost its innocence?

Well it was only a matter of time before someone started to play around with the clock speeds of the OLPC XO, Yep that’s right someone has taken this once innocent UMPC and overclocked the CPU.

One reader who has tried this simple tweak has noticed an increase in performance by 21.8 percent. The one 433MHz is now boasted to 588MHz, the RAM which was 166MHz is now 233MHz. The result is a much smoother UMPC, however as with all computers that you overclock, please be careful as your little OLPC XO could decide to give up on you.

Source – OLPC News

New iriver NV Life does away with navigation pad of the original NV: SatNav & PMP functionality

The new iriver NV Life has just been announced by Reincomm and we must say it is looking good with its sleek design, the reason it is new because they have got rid of the big navigation pad of the original NV for this new sleek easily portable SatNav device with PMP functionality.

The specs list is basically the same to the bigger model for example it is available either 2GB or 4GB capacities, the 2GB costs ₩328,000 (about $367) and the 4GB cost ₩358,000 (about $400).

This IRiver NV Life SiRF Star III GPS device features WinCE 5.0, FM-transmitter, dedicated SD slot, onboard flash, DMB TV (with GPS PiP support) and wide selection of codecs synonymous with the iriver name.

Some people may say this is a downside and the downside is the display which has 800 x 480 pixels covering 7-inches.

Source - Akihabara News – Product Page

Asustek’s UMPC: Eee PC with either Microsoft Windows XP or Linux, no Vista

In 2008 over two thirds of Asustek’s Eee PCs shipped will include Microsoft Windows XP (not Vista), the rest will be Linux. The reason for this change is because computer users are more comfortable with Windows and XP is a more suitable than Vista for this UMPC.

In 2007 we saw the 7-inch Linux-based personal computer with a price of only $200, this new one will be higher thanks to Windows XP and other features, it will be priced at around $390 to $400. The Eee PC should ship 5 million units in 2008, compared to 300,000 units in 2007.

Source: NZHerald

Asus Eee PC 900: 9-inch UMPC detailed specs

One of the most popular UMPC’s from last year was the Asus Eee PC, however many of us have been waiting for the release of the new 9-inch model. Asus have now named the bigger version of the popular UMPC Eee PC 900; here we have some detailed specs of this Ultra Mobile PC.

The operating system on the Asus Eee PC will either be Windows XP or Xandros Linux. Flash memory will no longer be used; instead a SSD drive will be used. The version with the XP OS will have an 8GB drive; however the Xandros Linux version will have a choice of either of 12GB or 20GB.

For the full specs visit Blorge

Carbon fibre Asus Eee PC: UMPC on sale on eBay

One of the most popular UMPC’s on the market has to be the Eee PC from Asus, however they are not exactly the best looking computers on the market. That is what one eBayer thought, which is why he decided to mod his by changing the case to a carbon fibre one.

This cool looking Asus Eee PC is on sale on eBay for a Buy-it now price of just £339, plus £29 for postage. This is the 7-inch version of the UMPC and comes with the 8GB solid state hard drive. There is 2GB of Ram and comes with an upgraded Window XP OS.

Source - eBay

Panasonic Toughbook UMPC: with Intel Atomic CPU

We know that the new Intel Atom CPU is now available, and we knew that it would not be long until UMPC makers would start using them. The Panasonic Toughbook is one of the first Ultra Mobile PC’s to use the Intel Atomic processor.

Panasonic have not let anything slip so not much is known about the Panasonic Atomic Toughbook, however what we do know is that this UMPC has a 5.6-inch display and will have an optional keyboard. The Panasonic Toughbook will have Wi-Fi, a barcode reader and a built-in webcam.

If you like your Ultra Mobile PC’s chunky, then this new Atomic Toughbook is for you, it will run on Windows Vista; however I would prefer it to have XP.

Source - Register Hardware

Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1: Hi-K Metal Gate UMPC beater

We know that the Hi-K Metal Gate is a superb UMPC; however it seems as if Panasonic might have other ideas. Their new Toughbook CF-U1 is a fully ruggedized Ultra Mobile PC. The CF-U1 runs on both XP and Vista, oh how I hate saying that word Vista.

As yet there is not much information about Panasonic’s new UMPC, but if the company says that it is a beater to the Hi-K Metal Gate, then it is sure to have some great features. One thing is for sure, these ruggedized toughbooks are less bulky than some of the older models that are on the market at the moment.

Source – Engadget

What the hell is a Chumby? I am a cute fun alarm clock with Wifi

Looking at the picture above you can see why many people would fall in love with the Chumby, “Chumby, what the hell is a Chumby? Well I am a little fun alarm clock that has many features even more than a smartphone, oh yes I am better Read more

UMPC & cheap laptops to get Linux-based OS from Linpus: But it is good?

There have been many claims of offering operating systems specifically designed for cheap laptops and low-cost UMPCs, so the question is how good does it know that UMPC & cheap laptops are to get Read more

Everex Cloudbook finally here: Wal-Mart gets stock of the Eee PC competitor

We have been waiting for some time now, but now it seems as if Wal-Mart having finally recieved some stock of the much anticipated Everex Cloudbook, the new competitor to the Eee PC. It seems as if the Read more

Sungjut TangoX Nano UMPC with Detachable Skype Phone: Eee PC killer

Here we have the Sungjut TangoX Nano UMPC; you might wonder why we have decided to post this little Ultra Mobile PC. Well the question to that little gem is that it features a detachable Skype phone. This 7-inch UMPC has a Read more

Is the Kojinsha E8 UMPC a competitor for Asus Eee PC?

We all know the Asus Eee PC is a cheap product for mass market but will the all new Kojinsha E8 UMPC be a competitor for Asus Eee PC? We will have to wait and Read more

Why has the Everex Cloudbook laptop been delayed: ironically bad weather

For those of you who have been anxiously waiting for the release of the new Everex Cloudbook, you would not have been happy to hear that this new laptop has been delayed. Many have been asking why this new notebook has been Read more

7.2Mbps ExpressCards by Sony Ericsson

The EC400 and EC400g are the first HSPA 7.2/2.0 devices launched by Sony Ericsson and it will work with products that have the ExpressCard factor. Whilst many people are now on the move constantly they have decided to come up with this so that you Read more