While mere mortals will most likely have to wait until May to get at Cupcake (probably even stooping so low as to refer to it as Android 1.5, those commoners), the proud, good-looking possessors of Android Dev Phones can get at the update right this instant from HTC's website. Naturally, we'd assume somebody's going to figure out how to get these images onto rooted G1s before long, but we wouldn't want to over estimate the intelligence or temerity of the proletariat.
Source : Engadget
Android Dev Phones get early shot at Cupcake
First Android netbook to retail at USD250
According to Computerworld, the Alpha 680, designed by Guangzhou Skytone Transmission Technologies, could be the first Android netbook in the market. Scheduled to launch within three months, the Alpha 680 is powered by a low-cost ARM chip (533MHz), features 7-inch display, up to 256MB DDR2 memory, up to 4GB SSD drive, built-in Wi-Fi, keyboard and touchpad, two USB ports and an SD card slot. The barebones specs will have a price tag of USD250.
Source : VrZone
Samsung R522 Notebook Reviewed
Samsung R522 is the Korean company’s latest laptop. Though not yet been officially announced, the R522 has been reviewed by TrustedReviews. The test unit of R522 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2GHz processor, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive and integrated GMA 4500MHD graphics.
You can expect a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display, a 8X DVD burnerm WiFi, Bluetooth and a 2 Megapixel webcam
Click Here To Read The Full Article @ ITechNews
Averatec debuts 12-inch $699 N2700 ultraportable
If it's fancy you're scouting, you needn't look here. If you're fine with a classic design, a relatively low price and plenty of oomph to handle everyday tasks, you've got your eyes right where they need to be. Averatec's latest rig is a 12-inch ultraportable that gets powered by a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, a WXGA panel, 4GB of DDR2-800 RAM, a 250GB SATA hard drive, 8x SuperMulti dual-layer DVD writer, WiFi, gigabit Ethernet, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, FireWire and audio in / out. Furthermore, you'll find a VGA output, 4-in-1 card reader, GMA X4500HD graphics set, 1.3 megapixel camera and Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit. This four pound lappie will set you back $699, and if you're already sold, we're happy to inform you that it's shipping right now.
Source : Engadget
EeeBox B208 to Get June Launch
The two leading vendors of netbook computer systems, Acer and ASUS are expected to enter a new battle, following the much anticipated release of an upcoming ASUS product, the EeeBox PC B208. As stated in previous articles, the new nettop has been designed to combine one of Intel's low-power Atom processors with an integrated ATI Radeon HD 4530 graphics chip, consequently enabling the end-user to take advantage of a small-sized PC that also offers support for playing HD content. The Eee PC B208 could become a competitor for Acer's AspireRevo, which is based on NVIDIA's ION platform.
According to a recent article on French-language Blogeee, said nettop could become available to customers sometime in June this year, providing the market with an alternative to the newly launched AspireRevo.
Click Here To Read The Full Article @ softpedia
Axxana Phoenix backup system promises to withstand earthquakes and other disasters
It's not exactly for everybody, but those looking to spare no expense when it comes to protecting their data may want to strongly consider adding Axxana's elaborate Phoenix backup system to their shopping list (just below the Bond villain hideout and above the robot army). At the heart of the system is the Phoenix Black Box pictured above, which houses an SSD array that stores your essential data, and packs both WiFi and 3G connectivity to let you retrieve it even if the box itself is inaccessible -- which it may well be, considering that it's designed to withstand earthquakes, floods, and other disasters (including shocks up to 40 Gs and temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit). Of course, the system also gets paired with a remote backup service for an added layer of protection, and you'll have access to a full range of management tools to keep an eye on your data at all times.
Source : Engadget
ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard Review
ASRock has never been shy about releasing new motherboards. Over the last couple of years it seems that we have seen a new board about every other week! That may be a slight exaggeration, but the truth is, they have produced a lot of different models, although a new one may only be a slight variation from the last board based on the same chipset. They have produced some good boards. Today, we get to see if that trend continues with the ASRock X58 SuperComputer motherboard. Based on the latest and greatest from Intel, this board is priced at a premium and geared to the enthusiast and high end market. Will it compete with other boards released on the same chipset? That is what we intend to find out!
New Samsung I7500 Android-Powered Phone Featuring 3.2″ AMOLED Full Touch Screen
The leading provider of mobile devices, Samsung has introduced its first Android-powered cellphone - Samsung I7500, which features large 3.2-inch HVGA AMOLED full touch screen display, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash as well as an array of Google services, offering users the best Internet experience based on Google’s Android platform.
“Samsung is among the earliest members of the Open Handset Alliance and has been actively moving forward to introduce the most innovative Android mobile phone,” said JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communication Division in Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s accumulated technology leadership in mobile phone industry and our consistent strategy to support every existing operating system, I believe that Samsung provides the better choices and benefits to our consumers.”
Click Here To Read The Full Article @ MyDigitalLife
Unconfirmed - Verizon iPhone for 2010
We all know, it’s onlt that exclusive AT&T deal that’s holding the iPhone back from totally dominating the U.S. mobile market and we all know the Apple phone is not going to be tied to AT&T forever. Nothing lasts but iPhone will keep on going up in the popularity express elevator. So this Verizon iPhone rumors will not become stale until Apple does come out with a CDMA iPhone for the second largest wireless carrier in the US.
The latest word comes from USA Today, which claims that sources inside one or both the principal companies confirmed Verizon and Apple are talking of launching for Verizon a CDMA iPhone. The talks are said to be on the highest level and it was during that time Steve Jobs was still at Apple’s helm. AT&T has been enjoying a boom in new sign ups since it launched the iPhone. The company recently reported 1.6 million more subscribers gained from last quarter. Much of this gain will be in danger of a reverse move once a Verizon iPhone materializes.
Source : PMP Today
Seagate Replica does automatic, incremental backup for the everyman
Seagate's new Replica drive aims to be for PC users what Time Machine is for Macs (in fact, there's no Mac software included), and seems to do a pretty good job of it. You merely plug the drive into your computer, accept a license agreement, and you're off to the races with hassle-free incremental backups of your system. The drive is available in Single PC and Multi-PC models, with the former sporting 250GB of capacity, and the latter doing 500GB and adding in a vertical dock -- but to actually backup multiple PCs you'll have to move the drive around sneakernet style. ComputerShopper found the drive pretty slow, and while you can drag and drop files off of the drive, it doesn't actually allow you to toss specific files on and use the drive as way to move your projects around town. Still, it's simple, and the $200 starting price isn't criminal.
Source : Engadget
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