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ASUS Eee PC 1000HE is probably the best Eee PC on the market

Written by IT News on 7:21 PM

It seems that ASUS has at least one model of the Eee PC, which can be a real competitor to the best in 2009 Netbook price. The company has recently released the Eee PC 1000HE, a 10-inch Netbook designed to benefit from the latest Netbook-focused Atom processor, the N280. Apparently, this model is true that the computer is really the seller's confidence, which he managed to land among the three most desired gadgets Amazon.com, with pre-orders to increase every day. Fortunately, some users will soon be able to get their hands on the new Eee PC model, as some dealers have already listed as the product is in stock.

Apparently, one of the biggest attractions in the new Eee PC Netbook 1000HE is to offer their users with not less than 9.5 hours of battery life, according to ASUS. But if you are not sure of the manufacturer, you should check the reviews out there, most of which are to praise Eee PC, as one of the best netbooks on the market today. In addition to the impressive battery life, there is another aspect that makes Eee PC is different from the crowd, which is relatively low price, under $ 400.

In essence, Eee PC 1000HE, which was built on the latest Intel processor N280, ASUS managed to ante its Eee PC line, after having issued a large number of Netbook models. It is too early to say whether this will be the Netbook this year, but how it is, ASUS could see an impressive market.

As a reminder, the Eee PC 1000HE has a 10-inch WSVGA LED backlit screen, 1GB of DDR2 memory, 160GB HDD, 802.11 b / g / n wireless, 1.3MP webcam, high definition codec, stereo speakers and a weight of 1.45kg.

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Samsung GT-S1100 watch phone

Written by IT News on 4:55 PM

It seems that LG is not the only phone to work with the development of the watch-shaped phones. Another company that has plans in this area would be Samsung, caught on camera at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week with a beautiful wrist strap phone dubbed GT-S1100.

Unfortunately, the company has kept its new goodies sealed behind a glass display case MWC, so there is not much information available on the device, but it seems that sport is a full touch screen, Bluetooth and a speakerphone, as LG GD910 ago.

Samsung is known to have worked in about ten years for the development of mobile clock, and the new device looks like a trend noted over the years. Meanwhile, the new entry is dated 2009, and could see the new Samsung GT-S1100 mobile phone watch is launched in the near future.

For what it's worth, in addition to the specific we talked about before, has not disclosed any other details on the device, and not say anything about a possible date for the launch. This, of course, if you plan to actually sell the phone, because it is common to many prototypes like faded into the darkness, over the years, making the LG watch phone first commercially available device of this type.

Some of you may recall that LG presented its prototype mobile phone to watch about a year ago at CES 2008 and has just announced the production and release of the phone next year. Perhaps there is a strong possibility that the Korean handset manufacturers, Samsung, LG will follow procedure and that next year we will be able to see another similar device, are preparing for a run on the market.

Check the video below for a look at the Samsung GT-S1100 watch phone.

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Hyundai MB-490i Dolphin

Written by IT News on 4:50 PM

One of the newcomers in the mobile market is Hyundai, a company that came to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona with a new device, dubbed Hyundai 490th MB-Dolphin. It is fairly easy to understand if the name on the phone to come, given the similarity between the design of the phone and the sea creature, and the specifications of the phone expected to be much more interesting.

Unfortunately, although the company would have to show "rich functionality of the device will enable the breeder to see some of the market itself, the new Hyundai 490th Dolphin MB phone comes with medium-fine features and fail to impress also.

But the design of the product is impressive, especially when looking at both sides and a look at the pictures below show why it is so unusual. The rounded forms of the new phone are made of blue and gray, the effect even more powerful and real.

On the other hand, the new Dolphin-MB Hyundai 490th has touch-screen display offers a 240 x 400 pixel resolution, and also sports a touch-sensitive navigation screen in the wheel. Other specifications of the device may include Stereo Bluetooth, and Yamaha speakers, and MP3 player, FM radio and a 3.2-megapixel snapper photo, but without flash.

The touchscreen is a nice feature for the newcomer, and the device also allows users to work through the navigation wheel, but the software keyboard does not seem too well-mounted, because it is rather small and quite difficult.

The new MB-Hyundai 490th Dolphin phone is expected to reach the market during periods in the month of May 2009, simultaneously with a retail price of $ 315 (250 Euros).

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ASUS to unleash factory overclocked GeForce GTX 285

Written by IT News on 3:02 AM

In recent weeks, a series of hardware that has been on the Internet, as we approach the debut of the CeBIT computer show, which will begin March 3 in Hanover, Germany. The latest product to join the group is a new GeForce graphics card, designed by ASUS, called ENGTX285 Ultimate. As the name would imply, the card offers its users with some performance tweaks, as it has a factory overclocked GPU. Although no official word on some of its manufacturers, the card is already leaked on the Internet and is listed on a place in the Australian retail.

With the new card, ASUS has decided to maintain the NVIDIA reference design, but the change of the card at levels giving users increased performance, right out of the box. In addition, you can reach virtually the same specifications as other 55nm-based GPU GeForce GTX 285 graphics cards, including NVIDIA technology already known, namely PhysX, cuda, support for DirectX 10 applications.

According to the specifications made available by a comparison of the prices of Australian products website shopbot have GeForce GTX 285 next Ultimate Edition graphics card boasts a frequency of 712MHz core, 1620MHz for shaders and 2760MHz for 1GB of GDDR3 memory with a 512-bit memory interface . This is a small increase in clocks, as compared to stocks of frequencies 648MHz, 1476MHz and 2484MHz respectively. Besides that the card is exactly what one would expect that, with a dual-slot cooling solution and a dual-DVI connectivity. For best results in high-end gaming platform, the GTX 285 also support for triple-SLI.

Nothing is important. on the official release, but which are listed on the site above shows, the card will be available for around AU $ 749, which is approximately U.S. $ 481.68. The card will probably be presented at CeBIT event in March.

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Dell finally unveils the Inspiron Mini 10

Written by IT News on 1:56 AM

Dell finally unveils the Inspiron Mini 10After a while, and facing a series of leaked information surfacing Internet, Round Rock, Texas-based Dell has finally decided to expand its range of small, low-power portable computer systems with the introduction of the Inspiron Mini 10. As one might have expected, the Mini 10 was intended as a 10-inch option for companies in the first scheme Netbook is Inspiron Mini 9, and the largest Inspiron Mini 12.
The system is very different from the first Netbook society model, why you should wait for some differences in performance.

New Netbook from Dell is built using Intel Poulsbo chipset, which essentially leads to a system that provides support for some new Atom processor (compared to the first Inspiron Mini), and a new integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, the GMA 500. The Atom Z530 (1.33GHz/553MHz FSB/512K L2 cache) and Z520 (1.6GHz/533MHz FSB/512K L2 Cache) is available as configuration options for the new Dell Netbook. In addition, users will be able to take advantage of 1GB of 533MHz DDR2 memory, a choice of a 120GB SATA HDD 5400RPM, or 160GB SATA 5200RPM HDD and Intel integrated graphics chip.

Dell finally unveils the Inspiron Mini 10In addition, the glossy 10.1-inch display has a LED WSVGA resolution 1024x576 and an integrated 1.3MP webcamera. As you might expect, the Netbook give users a choice to 802.11 WiFi or WiFi 802.11 a / g / n Mini Card and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. Focus on a starting weight 1.3KG (£2.86), when equipped with a 3-cell battery, the Netbook also an integrated 3-in-1 card reader, a Kensington lock and an HDMI connector.

Equipped with an operating system, Windows XP, Dell announced that the new 10-inch Netbook was available for the purchase of QVC, for a price of $559.00.

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Windows Vista netbooks to allow easy upgrade to Windows 7

Written by IT News on 2:52 AM

In recent months there has been a series of articles written about the possibility of the benefits of Microsoft next 7 widows’ operating system on the new small, low power system called netbooks. It is expected that the next generation of Windows operating systems, so that a more stable performance and provides some new features compared to the current Windows Vista OS or Windows XP operating system that is characterized for most netbooks currently available on the market. In this note, the latest information on the availability of Windows 7, it seems that the Vista-powered netbooks allow users to take advantage of Microsoft Windows Vista to update the system 7.

According to an article on Tech ARP indicates Microsoft Windows Vista to Windows 7 schedule update users who have or acquire a computer powered by an operating system, Windows Vista will be able to take advantage of the upgrade. Obviously, this system has been used in the game so that people who are considering buying a new Windows-powered computer is not run until the next iteration of Microsoft operating system, officially.

It seems that the only editions of Windows Vista will be eligible for the program is: Windows Vista Home Premium, Vista Business and Vista Ultimate. These three versions make it possible for users to take advantage of the upcoming Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, and Windows 7 Ultimate, respectively. There are requirements that must be met to qualify for the program. Users will "buy a new computer that is pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista operating system (OS), during the eligibility window and have a valid Certificate of Authenticity (COA) attached."

It is still the official release date for the next operating system Windows 7, but according to the latest rumors have Redmond, Washington based software giant to release my new operating system from Christmas.

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ASUS plans to reduce Eee family to lower cost, reduce consumer confusion

Written by IT News on 2:21 AM

According to a recent, pioneering Netbook ASUS is expected to reduce the number of systems Netbook, the company's broad family of Eee PC. The Netbook maker, which issued more than 20 models, which are part of its Eee PC brand Netbook Line, said the move to allow companies to cut costs and reduce confusion among customers, which was fitted with a number of configuration options and patterns .

Asus' plan to release more models Netbook have any "counter-productive because it could not combat the competition, such as Acer, which last year released a single model Netbook very popular Aspire One. Therefore, ASUS has just announced that it carried 4,9 million Eee PC models last year, a figure likely to Acer, planned to six million units.

Acer debuted on the market within the Netbook ASUS, as in the first months of 2008 had an Eee PC netbooks sold. But the company seems to have adopted a marketing plan more profitable, through the issuance of a single 8.9-inch Netbook system called the Aspire One, which has been successfully applied in a large number of supporters Netbook. According to estimates, the Acer Netbook market topped in 2008 with its Netbook single model, the company expects to continue its market leadership in 2009.

ASUS has apparently learned from past experience that the company plans to reduce the number of models Netbook Eee PC came out this year in an attempt to reduce costs and enable users to benefit from a simpler offering Netbook. After the new strategy, ASUS expects to become more competitive in their attempts to THAN Netbook Acer in terms of sales.

It is expected that this year netbooks become more available, thanks to new technologies but also provide users with lots of new features.